Dear Friends,
This weekend marks the 5th Anniversary of the 9-11 Attack and the 50th Anniversary of our Church's Education Building dedication.
The 9-11 tragedy awakened us to the reality of evil and the uncertainty of life. Through 9-11, we recognized there is no hope, no peace, no security, apart from God.
Join us this Sunday for Worship as we remember and reaffirm our hope in God. It is also Rally Day when the Sunday School children register for the new year, followed by ice cream sundaes during Coffee Hour.
Peace,
Pastor Julia Y.H. Yim

MINISTRY FAIR: will be featured today after worship in Fellowship Hall. There will be information tables highlighting the different church ministries that are available.

CHURCH FAMILY PICNIC: Next Sun., Sept. 17, 2006 (raindate: 9/24) following Sunday worship. The picnic is at Belmont Park. Please bring a side dish or dessert (sign-up sheets in the So. Transept), as well as games, lawn sports and softball equipment. Contact Dwight Andrews for further information.

• Sun. 9/17 12:00pm - Church Picnic
• Fri. 9/22 5:30pm - Hope for the Future - we will meet at church and return to church for a game night.
• Fri. 9/29 7:00pm - Impact '06 Youth Rally - Arumdaun Presbyterian Church in Bethpage.
• Sun. 10/1 5:00pm - First Youth Group Gathering - dinner will be served.

UMW GENERAL MEETING: Tues. Sept. 12th, 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall. All women are asked to please bring a sandwich. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Communion service will be held at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary. Host will be Spiritual Growth Mission Coordinators. All women and teens are welcome!

WE NEED YOUR HELP: The UMM are planning to paint the front porch of the Thrift Shop on Sat. Sept. 16th (weather permitting). If you would like to help, contact Jeff James or any UMM member. We are looking to start about 9:00am. The more volunteers we get, the quicker we can finish the job. No rain date has been announced.

J.C. CAFÉ: Join us September 23rd, 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm; music starts at 7:30pm. Enjoy the energetic and uplifting sounds of the Rich Dieguez Band. This upbeat and popular group have been busy in ministry in the New York area. Suggested donation is $5.00. Coffee and desserts are on the house.

UMW YARD SALE: The UMW is having a giant yard sale again - Sat., Sept. 30th, 9:00am-2:00pm, rain or shine! For further info., contact Joyce Aponte, 731-0591.

PLEASE NOTE: CHURCH PICTURE DIRECTORY DATE CHANGE: The first set of dates has been changed for the photographs to be taken for our new pictorial directory. They are as follows: Tuesday, October 17th, 3:00-9:30pm; Wednesday, October 18th, 3:00-9:30pm; Friday, January 12th, 3:00-9:30pm and Saturday, January 13th, 10:00am-5:00pm. Please mark your calendars and plan on being a part of our church family directory. More details to follow.

ADVENT BOOKLET: The Membership & Evangelism Committee is asking for your help in assembling an Advent booklet written by the congregation for the congregation. Jesus is the greatest gift, so we'd like to compile a series of witness stories (any format you want - poetry, etc.) about how you came to receive this gift. If a scripture applies, please include. Please give you contribution to Pat DiMassi. Deadline to submit is 10/l.

KATRINA ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Many of our brothers and sisters in Christ are still trying to put their lives back together one year after Hurricane Katrina destroyed large sections of the Gulf Coast. You can help by donating gift cards from either Home Depot or Lowe's; see the folder on the bulletin board in the So. Transept. These cards will go through the NY Annual Conference to Methodist churches down South.

30 DAYS FOR KYLI: is an opportunity to help take care of Kyli Abbinanti, a developmentally disabled child who is a member of our Church, by taking care of yourself for the month of September. You can participate by sending positive, prayer-filled energy for Kyli. Kyli's uncle John, a fitness professional, was inspired to create and sponsor "30 Days for Kyli" as a means to raise awareness and gratitude for our own well being. It is a spirit raiser. Visit http://theprocessfitness.com/the process.html and click on Kyl's logo to find out how you can participate. If you are interested in keeping up to date with Kyli's progress, e-mail Jodi at jkabbinanti@verizon.net and you will be added to the "Kylie Update" list.

FARMINGDALE ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM: The Adult Day Care Center meets Mon.-Fri., 9:00am-3:00pm at Farmingdale United Methodist Church. If you have any time or talent to share with our center, we would greatly appreciate your help! Please e-mail fadc@optonline.net or call (516) 293-8928.

IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Kyli Abbinanti, Emily Brown, Anna Eustace, Mabel Greenidge, Bob Greening, Peggy Lopez, Ruth Mace, Cliff Mackin, Tom Maldonado, Evelyn Occena, Barbara Simpson, George Weathers, and our troops in harm's way.

OUR STEWARDSHIP UPDATE:
Based on 2006 Pledges

• Where We Are (as of Sept. 3rd): $113,652.00
• Where We Should Be: $127,733.04