Dear Friends,
As we remember how the Holy Spirit came down on the day of Pentecost with a rushing wind and fire, symbolic of power and fervor, we need to SEEK the outpouring of the Spirit on us as we proclaim Christ and His message of forgiveness and new life. On this day, some wear the color 'Red' to remember the fire & fervor of the Holy Spirit who makes Christ real to us and helps us glorify Christ.

COME HOLY SPIRIT! Come & Fill Us! This Sunday (5/11) we will celebrate and honor mothers, remembering their sacrificial love, guidance and prayers. Please join us as we worship the Lord and give thanks for our mothers!
Pastor Yim

WESLEY CHOIR: : will sing with the Chancel Choir during the anthem this Sunday, 5/11. Children should arrive at church at 9:00am for a rehearsal with the Chancel Choir.

CONFIRMATION CORNER
REMEMBER IN PRAYER the confirmation students that they may know Christ personally and follow Him: Lindsay Cavallo, Jamie Farrell, Jimmy Sunde & Kristian Wurth.

Wrap-up Meeting & Barbeque: Sunday, May 18th - after church at 1:30pm. Confirmands, families and mentors are invited to a barbeque at the parsonage. This will be a wrap-up meeting with Pastor Yim and a chance for the families to get together as a group with the mentors.

Rehearsal: Friday, May 30th 6:30pm. Confirmands, parents and mentors need to be present. We will have dessert after the rehearsal.

Confirmation Day: Sunday, June 1st Mentors and families should plan to arrive at church by 8:15am in order to get robes on and corsages. Bill Jones will be available that morning for pictures.

UMM PANCAKE BREAKFAST & SPRING PLANT SALE: The United Methodist Men of FUMC will present a Pancake Breakfast & Spring Plant Sale on Sat. 5/17, 8:30-11:00am. Tickets for the breakfast are $5 for adults, $3 for children. A lovely selection of special Spring plants & arrangements will be available for sale that morning. For tickets, see one of the United Methodist Men or call the Church Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.

UPCOMING MYF SCHEDULE
•Saturday, May 17th LIE District Youth Council Mtg. 9:30am at FUMC
•Sunday May 18th Dinner and Gathering 5:00 - 6:30pm

GRADUATES: If you know of anyone in our church who is graduating from high school or college this year, please share this information with the Church Office so that we can acknowledge & celebrate their achievement and pray for God's continued blessings upon them.

AWAKENING! SERVICES OF REVIVAL: May 8th -May 11th at Christ Church UMC, Port Jefferson Station. Special speakers will be Rev. Dr. Scott McDermitt, Pastor at Washington's Crossing UMC (PA) on Thurs, Fri & Sat. nights at 7:00pm; Bishop Jeremiah Park will be speaking Sun. May 11th at 10:00am. For further information, please call 631-473-4734.

SPRING CLEAN-UP: Full Congregation Activity - Join us on Sat. May 31st beginning at 9:00am. We'll supply cleaning materials, but feel free to bring along your favorite supplies and gadgets that help you do your finest work. Hope to see you there!

SKIP NEWMAN SCHOLARSHIP: The Hugh "Skip Newman" Scholarship committee is accepting applications (available in the Church Office) for the 2008 Skip Newman Scholarship. Deadline for submission is 5/18.

UMW GOLD CIRCLE: we will meet Tues. May 20th, 12:00pm for a luncheon at Singleton's.

SPECIAL THANKS to ALL who coordinated and helped out with the Celebration at the 11:30AM service. Your ministry is greatly appreciated!

SPECIAL THANKS to the NCD Health Team who coordinated the SNL dinner and fellowship. Your ministry is greatly appreciated!

J.C. CAFÉ: join us on Sat. 6/7 in Fellowship Hall & enjoy the sounds of the SpiritLifters. Come hear upbeat versions of your favorite hymns & Christian music. Doors open 7:00pm; program starts at 7:30pm. Suggested donation is $5.00. Coffee and desserts are on the house.

MISSION MINUTE: This June at the New York Annual Conference, the special Mission focus of the children will be on the Heifer International. Our Annual Conference's goal is to purchase 10 Arks. An Ark, which costs $5,000, consists of 15 pairs of animals (like cows, sheep, camels, oxen, water buffalo, etc.) These animals will be given to people in United Methodist Mission areas who will utilize the animals for milk or wool and the animal's offspring will be given to other families in need. Offerings will be brought forward by the children of the Conference churches at the 2008 Annual Conference in June. Your generous financial support and participation will help the children to make a difference for Christ this year!

NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE: 6/11-14 at Hofstra University. Special Children's Festival: All children of the conference churches are invited to gather Sat. June 14th for a day of celebration. Lunch is provided. Churches are encouraged to sponsor a station consisting of activities such as crafts, mimes, clown ministry, jugglers, face painting, etc. Please call the Church Office if you are interested in participating.