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NEW MEMBERS: This Sunday, Feb. 11th, we will welcome new members, Judith Ortiz and Joeline Maresco. Please remember them in your prayers for God's blessing.
SUNDAY NIGHT 2007 LENTEN PROGRAMS
Beginning February 25th
5:00PM - Covered Dish Supper
6:00PM - Praise led by Worship Band & Lenten Program
Plan ahead and join us starting Sunday, February 25th at 5:00pm for a potluck dinner. Following the dinner, we will have several program options to choose from, including a 6-week DVD study on "If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat" by John Ortberg as well as 2-week programs including discussions on The Early Church and the Formation of the Bible, The Gospels - The Chosen & the Lost; Out of Solitude by Henri Nouwen, and The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. There will be programs for Children & Youth. Our Lenten walk begins with Ash Wednesday Services on February 21st at 12:00noon and 8:00pm. ALL ARE WELCOME!
REMINDER: UMW Tuesday, Feb. 13th meeting will be at 10:30am in the UMW Room. Right after our meeting, there will be a luncheon provided. Our Valentine Luncheon will be homemade chicken soup with assorted breads, followed by coffee, tea and desserts supplied by the Gold Circle. RSVP the number attending by 2/9/07 by calling Sue Gabrielli 516-454-8040. Thank you!
UMM VALENTINE'S DINNER: The UMM will host a dinner for men and their significant others. The wives of former members are invited to attend at no cost. Date: Mon. Feb. 19th, 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Cost: $20 per couple ($10 for annual UMM dues, $10 for dinner for two). For reservations, please see Pete Campanella or Jeff James.
A LOOK BACK AT OUR PAST
Farmingdale United Methodist Church
1927 - 2007
Eighty years ago, Farmingdale's Methodists were anticipating the dedication of their new church building as it neared completion. The congregation had been worshipping at the VFW Hall on Richard Street. The income from the sale in 1927 of the old site north of Conklin Street went toward the construction cost.
For at least twenty-five years, the move had been planned. The original building had been renovated at least twice. The community and congregation had grown. The number of subscriptions received in 1925 was 187; the average Sunday attendance was probably about the same as today.
The architect was Julius Gregory and the general contractor was Chris Beierling. Chris Beierling was a member of the congregation. A document framed and found in the library recognizes Mr. Gregory as receiving honorable mention from The Christian Herald for excellence of design and the fulfillment of the purpose.
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The sanctuary seats 225 people in a lofty space with simple lines. One large stained glass window decorated the chancel east wall. The south transept provides added seating for the sanctuary as well as a meeting area! The pastor's study was small and accessible from the chancel and the south entrance.The lower level had high ceilings, good natural light and space for a kitchen, basketball court, raised stage, restrooms and shower, and furnace room. The room beneath the south transept opened into the lower level on its north wall. Above the transept was another room with an adjoining room above the tower entrance. In 1930, the mortgage is given as $16,500 with an additional $8,000 debt. (Submitted by Barbara Gray 1/07.)
2007 PLEDGE CARDS: If you have not yet handed in your 2007 pledges to support Christ's work at Farmingdale United Methodist Church, please either mail, drop at the Church Office, or place in the collection plate. Gold pledge cards are available in the back of the Church and in the So. Transept. Thank you.
IN SYMPATHY: We extend deepest sympathy to the family of Mary Anne Wolling who passed away on Wed., Jan. 31, 2007.
FROM THE NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE: The NYAC has relief teams going to Biloxi, Mississippi beginning March 3rd and continuing through August 18th to continue the rebuilding of this area so devastated by Hurricane Katrina. If interested, please call the Church Office at 516-694-3424.
2006 ANNUAL REPORTS: All committees and ministries are asked to submit an annual report by February 16th. If you have already done so for the Charge Conference, please submit your most updated report. Thank you.
J.C. CAFÉ HOME EDITION: Church Talent Night, Sat. Mar. 10th. Come and experience the J.C. Café atmosphere with a special focus. Coffee, tea, desserts; suggested donation $5.00 (to be given to UMCOR-Darfur).
PLANNING FOR THE SUMMER? Check out CREATION FESTIVAL at www.creationfest.com for Christian music & fellowship, camping, worship experience all rolled into one on 6/27-6/30 in Mt. Union, PA. The event is family friendly. Brochures will be available. If you're interested, please see Pat DiMassi or Faustina Gyedu.
IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
Kyli Abbinanti, Shirley Baker, Emily Brown, Mickey Canning, Mabel Greenidge, Mildred Jaisle, Carlos Joniaux, Mildred Lindquist, Peggy Lopez, Ruth Mace, Tom Maldonado, Praveen Misra, Carolyn Minn, Evelyn Occena, Ann Robertson, Vera Schefer, Barbara Simpson, Lou Volla, and our troops in harm's way.
*If you know of someone in the hospital,
or someone who wishes a pastoral visit,
please call the Church Office.
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