Dear Friends,
There is a tiny hymn written by Bishop Christopher Wordsworth whose words are wisdom for any age or generation:
Lord, be Thy word my rule, Thy promises my hope,
In it may I rejoice; Thy providence my guard
Thy glory be my aim Thine arms my strong support
Thy holy will my choice; Thyself my great reward
As I pray the words of this hymn, I find that in eight short lines all that I hope for in life:
Life's best aim – the glory of God; Life's best choice – the will of God;
Life's best hope – the promises of God; Life's best guard – the providence of God;
Life's best support – the strong arm of God; Life's supreme reward – God Himself.
May the New Year will be filled with growth in wisdom, faith, hope and love as we follow Christ our Lord and serve His purpose together in 2008!
With great hope,
Pastor Julia YH Yim
CHURCH CONFERENCE,
this Sunday January 6 after 9:30AM Service- Church members are invited to vote on the 2008 Church Budget.
LOOKING AT JANUARY 2008:
- Laity in Ministry Dedication, Sunday January 13- As we start the New Year, we seek God's grace and want to renew our commitment and dedicate ourselves to Christ and His purpose.
- NCD Health Team Meeting (Sun 1/13)
- Blessing of Families and Children- We will have special prayer for God's blessing for families.
- Church Day of Prayer for the New Year (Sat.1/26)
COMING IN JANUARY 2008:
• Laity in Ministry Dedication, Sunday January 13- As we start the New Year, we seek God's grace and want to renew our commitment and dedicate ourselves to Christ and His purpose.
• Blessing of Families and Children- We will have special prayer for God's blessing for families.
• Day of Prayer for the New Year (Date TBA)
• NCD Health Team Meeting
PRAYER FOR A NEW BEGINNING
Eternal God, You make all things new, and abide for ever the same. Grant me to begin this year in Your grace, and to continue in favor, that, being guided in all my doings, and guarded all my days, I may spend my life in Your service, and finally, by Your grace, attain the glory of everlasting life, through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen -- W.E. Orchard
NURSERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION:
for September 2008 classes is Thursday, January 24 at 9:30am in the Bike Room for church members and presently enrolled students. Open registration is Friday, January 25 at 9:30am. We have programs for children 18 months through 4 years old. Class times and rates are available in the Nursery School Office and flyers are posted throughout the building. Please call the Nursery School Office at 516-293-9078 for more information.
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CONFIRMATION CORNER
Jan. 6 - Farmingdale Christian Church, 10:00am
communion service, followed by bagels
Jan. 13 - confirmands meet with Pastor Yim after church.
Jan. 18 - 6:00pm Hope for the Future, Farmingdale
Jan. 27 - 5:30pm teen service at St. Martin of Tours,
Bethpage
2008 UPPER ROOM DISCIPLINES: books of daily devotionals are available at the Welcome Center for $10.00.
ADVENT COIN FOLDERS: Envelopes are available at the Welcome Center.
PLEDGE CARDS: If you have not had a chance to express your financial support for the church by submitting your 2008 pledge card, you can still do so. You may drop it in the offering plate or mail it to the Church Office. Pledge cards are available at the Office and the South Transept.
IGNITE: New York Annual Conference Youth Rally, Sat., February 2, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza, White Plains, NY. This is an all-day event. Confirmands are encouraged to come for the Rally between 2:00 and 5:00pm. Lunch: bring a brown bag lunch; Dinner: we will eat at a local restaurant. Please contact Shanna or Garry Wurth for more info 631-270-4332. Permission slips are available on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
SECOND ANNUAL JC CAFÉ- HOME EDITION: CHURCH TALENT NIGHT is scheduled for Sat., March 8th, 7:00pm. All ages are welcome to participate through music, art, poetry, multimedia, drama, etc. Come & share your talents! Sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall near the stage. Any questions please contact Pat DiMassi Join in, celebrate and enjoy our church's talents!
THRIFT SHOP VOLUNTEER NEEDED: call Rose Marie 516-249-0492 or Audrey 516-541-6452. Thank you.
COOKING/BAKING MINISTRY: If you know of someone in our church who would benefit from an occasional home-cooked meal or baked goods, please contact Mary Ann Nataro at 516-433-2687. Thank you.
CONGRATULATIONS to the family of Natasha Zandbaf (Ashish & Maria) who was born on 12/31. She was 8 lbs 5 oz and 21 inches. Expressions of care can be sent to: the Zandbafs, 5 Lafayette Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Lou Holzbaur, Kyli Abbinanti, Emily Brown, Charles Ghose, Mabel Greenidge, Bill Landahl, Peggy Lopez, Ruth Mace, Praveen Misra, Carolyn Minn, Evelyn Occena, Vera Schefer, Hopeanne Simpson, 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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