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

THE ORDER OF THE KEEPER OF THE CHRISTMAS SECRET PRESENTATION: will be at the 9:30am service on Sunday, January 31th recognizing those who serve quietly with the love of Christ.

INSTALLATION OF LAITY in MINISTRY for 2010 will take place Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 9:30 AM Service. All ministry leaders & officers of committees are urged to join in worship as they are dedicated to God's purpose for the New Year.

PLEASE NOTE: Administrative Council Meeting has been re-scheduled to Monday, February 1st, 7:00pm.

EMERGENCY RELIEF TO HAITI: An earthquake has devastated Haiti, one of the poorest nations on earth, with tremendous loss of life and extensive damage. United Methodists have had a long-standing relationship with Haiti through the Methodist Church of Haiti. You can help through UMCOR; checks can be made payable to UMCOR with Advance #418325 Haiti Emergency in the memo line.

NURSERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION: for September 2010 classes is Thurs., Jan. 28th, 9:30am in the Bike Room for church members and presently enrolled students. Open registration is Fri., Jan. 29th, 9:30am. We have programs for children 18 months-4 years old. Please call the Nursery School Office at 516-293-9078 for more information.

LECTIONARY READINGS

BUILDING PROJECT 2009-10: A New Boiler System Shares can be purchased by an individual, by a family, or shared among a group. They can be in memory/honor of someone. Our target is 600 shares at $100/share. Acknowledgment certificates will be available. Please join us in supporting & investing for Christ's mission.

PLEDGE CARDS for 2010: If you have not received or submitted a pledge card for 2010 to make a financial commitment to support Christ's Work at our Church, the cards are available at the South Transept and the Church Office. You can submit your completed pledge card via offering plate or send to the Office.

2009 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.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING Sun. February 7th : On Super Bowl Sunday, 140 million Americans will tune in to the Super Bowl football game. At the same time, there will be people worrying about staying warm, finding shelter and a warm meal. Please join youth as they demonstrate God's love by loving their neighbors through the Souper Bowl of Caring. Our youth will be collecting $1 bills in soup pots after worship on Feb. 7th

MINISTRY SUPPORT: Please remember in prayer the clergy & lay members of the Board of Ordained Ministry & ordination candidates for God's grace and discernment as they gather for 3-days of examination and interview of the candidates 1/25-1/27. Pastor Yim serves on the BOOM.

LEADER TO LEADERS WORKSHOPS : Sat. February 6th, 9:00am-1:00pm at Westbury UMC. Workshops being offered: sMaking the Bridge Between Church & Home: Helping Young Families Develop Passionate Spirituality; sMaking Informed Decisions for Your Senior Years; s A Life of Pray Days (Prayer practices, church prayer groups, historical leaders of prayer); sPrison Ministries; s Staff-Pastor Parish Relations; s Stewardship; Trustees; s Biblical Justice in the 21st Century; & Public Relations of Church Activities. Please call the Church Office to register.