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Jonesville United Methodist Church
963 Main Street
Clifton Park, NY 12065
February 2015
STAFF
Pastor: David Lockwood
Office Manager: Ginny Rae Moran
Admin. Assistant: Kathy Fedorchak
Editor: Ginny Rae Moran
Treasurer: Ron Neu
Financial Secretary: Mary Beth Dopp
Music Director: Jane W. Rose
Organist/pianist: Janice Catuccio
Youth Music: Stephanie Rosselli
Nursery: Francesca Hummler
Custodian: Bob Martin
Sun. Custodian: Jackson Hecht
Lawn Care: Brittany Fedorchak
Church Services
Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Nursery available at 10:15 a.m.
Summer Schedule through Labor Day
One Service 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School (Sept. – May)
9:30am Adults
10:30 a.m. Pre-k – H.S. & Nursery
Office Hours: Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Telephone (518) 877-7332
Fax (518) 877-6174
Web Site: www.jonesvilleumc.org
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/jumccp
E-Mail
Ginny Rae: [email protected]
Kathy: [email protected]
Pastor: [email protected]
All rooms
accessible
JUMC subscribes to Christian Copyright
Licensing INC. (CCLI)
Family Bowling
Sunday, February 8 at 1pm
Spare Time Bowling
1668 Route 9, Clifton Park
$13 per person includes
bowling, shoe rental, pizza & soda.
Enjoy the fun and get to know your
Church family!
Please sign up on bowling sheet in Fellowship Hall.
Welcoming all to develop and live as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Main Street Messenger
February 2015
PASTOR’S PAGE
“How can you say that!”
demanded the surprised barber.
“I am here, and I am a barber.
And I just cut your hair!”
Dear Friend,
Here is an old story from the days
when a man could get his hair cut
at a barbershop instead of hair
salon.
A man went to a barbershop to
have his hair cut and his beard
trimmed. As the barber cut and
trimmed, they had a pleasant
conversation. They talked about
many things on a variety of
subjects: sports, politics, even
religion. When they touched on
the subject of God, the barber
declared, “I don't believe that God
exists.”
“Why do you say that?” asked the
customer.
“Well, all you have to do is read
the papers or watch the news on
T.V. to realize that God does not
exist. Tell me, if God existed
would there be so much
sickness?
Would there be
abused children? Would there be
war and violence and poverty? If
God existed would there be
suffering or pain? I can't imagine
a loving God would allow these
things.”
After his haircut was finished, and
he paid the barber, the customer
left the shop.
Immediately he
saw a man with long, stringy hair
and an untrimmed beard. He
looked unkempt and disreputable.
The customer turned back, reentered the barbershop and
declared, “Barbers don't exist!”
“No!” exclaimed the customer.
“Barbers do not exist because if
they did, there would be no
people with long, stringy hair and
untrimmed beards like the man I
just saw outside.”
“Ah, barbers do exist!” said the
barber. “What happens is that
people do not come to me.”
“Precisely,” the customer replied.
“That's the point. God does exist!
What happens is that people do
not look for God, and do not go to
God. And that's why there's so
much pain and suffering in the
world.”
Through all of our days, good
days and bad days, hard times
and easy, may we always look for
God, and go to God. Until we
meet again, and I get my Lenten
haircut,
May God be with you,
David
Jonesville United Methodist Church
Lay Leader
Observations
By Carol Bates
Gifts. What does that term mean
to you? It’s easy to define the
term to mean presents that are
given to our family members and
friends.
Sometimes it’s a
physical gift, other times it may
be our time and attention or a
promise to perform a service in
the future.
Those are all
wonderful things to give and
receive.
However, the definition I’m
focused on for this article is the
gifts given to us through God’s
grace.
They are not things
earned or paid for, but skills and
attributes freely provided to us
just because God is God. The
challenge to each of us is to put
them to good Christian use.
This week in my Three Simple
Rules class I was reminded that
these gifts can be used to do no
harm and to do good. As my
class discussed the ways JUMC
does good, a list was developed
of the many things that are done
with and through the church for
each other, for those in our
immediate area and around the
world. Some of us use our gifts
to assist in the running of the
church, others use their gifts to
bring help and hope to those who
need the attention. Still others
use their gifts to spread the Good
Word to those who need to hear
it, perhaps even for the first time.
How are you using your Godgiven gifts to sustain and improve
what JUMC means to the world?
Main Street Messenger
February 2015
MISCELLANEOUS
Jonesville United Methodist Church
Congratulations to.....
Thank you for the thoughtful
expression of prayers, love and
sympathy expressed in your
service and signing of the Joys
and Concerns notice. Rosa, my
wife of 45 years was a retired
US Army Nurse and a very
compassionate one. She was a
loving and caring wife, mother
and person. Our family thanks
you for caring. –Edward O’Brien
(Prayer request from Andrew
Benson)
Thank you for all the cards and
letters. All of your prayers and
condolences were very much
appreciated.
-Richard Horstman & Family
Jane Downing appreciated all
the cares and prayers from our
congregation after her fall the
night of the Cantata. The Joys
and Concerns letter brought
tears to her eyes. Please
continue to pray for her healing.
I’m proud to say, “I am a
member of JUMC.” I’ve been
going here for over fifty years,
and I do think we have good
leaders.
The attendance is
outstanding, even though I’m not
there as often as I would like.
Bless you all.
-Elsie George
Thank
you
Jonesville
congregation for the support and
prayers for the last few years. We
appreciate it ever so much.
-Gladys and Bob Brown
…..the winners of the 5th Annual
Chili Cook-Off.
Best Name: Barb Phillips
Chika Chika Boom Boom
Most Creative: Erin Benson
Ginger Chili
Hottest: Joe Hill
Scorpion
& Denise Walling
Wesley's Quadrilateral
Overall Best Chili: Eric Krause
Ladle Bound
& Morgan McFadden
To Bean or Not to Bean
$665 was raised for this year's
Senior High Work camp!
…..the 13 participants from
Senior High MYF that joined
close to 1,000 others at the
EXCEL Retreat in Saratoga the
weekend of Jan 16-18. Erin
Benson, Samantha Bohling,
Bryan Brown, Walt Golden,
Jacob
Hanley,
MaryEllen
Hendrickson, Christine Kevan,
Sara Leonowitz, Sarrah Parker,
Matt Skinner, Scott Strock,
Megan
Swett,
Holden
Vanderveen. Thanks to Scott
and Jill Strock for housing us on
Friday and Saturday Evening.
…..Carol and David Larsen on
the birth of their first grandchild
Amy Elizabeth Szlamowicz on
December 30.
The proud
parents are Jennifer and David
Szlamowicz.
Hymn Sing February 15
Come to the 10:30am worship
with a favorite hymn and ready
to sing. Starting at 10:25am, we
will sing a couple of verses of
your favorite hymns, new and
old, on a first come, first served
basis.
Our wonderful Choir
Director Jane Rose will be this
Hymn Sing's Song Leader.
Green Team
Bulletin
Board
Showing of
“Watermark”
Tuesday, February 10
Sanctuary, 7:00pm
Watermark is a documentary
about humanity’s influence on
the world’s most vital resource,
water. Exploring the life force
that sustains us all, this film
brings together diverse stories
from around the globe about our
relationship with water: how we
are drawn to it, what we learn
from it, how we use it and the
consequences of that use. The
film was released in 2014 and is
92 minutes long.
Global Warming
Awareness Moment
Saturday, February 14
At home, at 12 noon
Join with members of our Green
Team in a moment of awareness
on behalf of earth.
Global
Warming is not disputed by the
genuine scientific community.
Our role as human consumers
has increased the risk of further
warming. Our response to this
risk as human consumers is our
greatest hope. On Sunday, you
will receive information on how
to participate in this Global
Warming Awareness Moment.
Main Street Messenger
February 2015
LENTEN JOURNEY
One Word - One Faith
for February
Throughout
the
remaining
Sundays of Epiphany, Pastor
David will be leading the Adult
Bible Study at 9:30am in the
Upper Room. Each class will
focus on the scripture passage
that is key for our worship
service and our children's
Church School.
Here is the
schedule for One Word – One
Faith.
February 1
Mark 1: 21-28
Living with Authority
February 8
Mark 1: 29 – 39
Healed to Serve
February 15
Mark 9: 2-9
Transfiguration Sunday
OUR LENTEN
JOURNEY
Lent is a season of spiritual
renewal.
Lent is a time to
simplify our lives, let go of
whatever slows us down, and
move closer to God. Our Lenten
Journey begins with our
Ash Wednesday Service,
February 18, 7:30pm. In this
simple solemn service, we
confess our sin and mark
ourselves with ashes as a sign
of our heart's desire to draw
closer to Christ.
Our Lenten Journey continues
with a study titled Forgiveness.
This six week course will be held
on Sunday mornings at
9:30am,
beginning
February
22nd,
Thursday mornings at
on
and
9:30am,
beginning
on
th
February 26 .
Topics
include
self-examination,
honesty, repentance, forgiving,
reconciliation and restoration.
Cost for the course is $10.
Please register for this class
through the Church Office, 8777332, or sign up in Fellowship
Hall.
And once again, our Lenten
Journey will include a six week
experience in Christian Yoga.
This six week class will meet on
Tuesday evenings from 7:00 –
8:00pm in Fellowship Hall, and
will combine the intentional
physical movement of yoga with
the meditative practice of
Christian contemplation. Cindy
Reinker will lead us in gentle
yoga practice while David will
highlight various forms of
Christian prayer.
Cindy has
been practicing yoga for over ten
years and is a certified teacher
with Yogafit Inc. You should
wear comfortable clothes, bring
a mat for yoga if you have one,
and a pillow or cushion for sitting
if you desire. Please register for
this class through the Church
Office, 877-7332, or sign up in
Fellowship Hall.
Shenendehowa
Helping Hands Food
Pantry
February Requests
Newborn diapers
Regular white rice – not instant
Dish & laundry detergent
Bath bar soap
Shaving cream
Pudding & jello mix
Crackers, coffee, juice (Not
grapefruit)
Jonesville United Methodist Church
Annual Sock
Drive
for the
Homeless
Action
Committee
The Homeless Action Committee
(HAC) is dedicated to improving
the lives of homeless people and
advocating
for
permanent
solutions to the problems of
homelessness. HAC operates
permanent
Single
Room
Occupancy (SRO) housing for
people who had been living on
the streets for years and who
have alcoholism. This SRO has
helped countless people to get
off the streets, have a home,
and begin making changes in
their lives. HAC is also the proud
operator of the Outreach Van
program which assists hundreds
of people on the streets each
year by providing them with
compassionate human contact,
a listening ear, food, clothing,
blankets, and referrals and
transportation to area services.
The socks that are donated by
JUMC will be given to the
homeless population of Albany
and are greatly appreciated.
HAC is requesting MENS
SOCKS
ONLY.
Thankfully
children are not seen out on the
street and the women like the
men’s socks because they are
thicker and warmer. Please
place the socks in the labeled
bin in Fellowship Hall. The socks
will be collected throughout the
month of February.
Main Street Messenger
February 2015
ORGANIZATIONS
(please remove labels) in the
box on the Fellowship Hall
information table. Thank you.
Maplewood Manor
Sing-along
Interested
newcomers
are
welcome to join us to present a
Valentine Song Program for the
residents of Maplewood Manor
in Ballston Spa on Monday,
February 2, from 10am -11am.
You may meet at church at 9:40
am if you wish to car-pool, or join
us at Maplewood Manor at
10am. Our singers have a lot of
fun and don't worry about not
knowing the songs as there are
song-sheets and the songs are
mostly well-known, and many of
them “oldies”.
UMW Monthly Meeting
Ladies, beat the cold and join us
for warm fellowship on Tuesday,
February 10, in the Fellowship
Hall. This is a meeting with a
difference! Please note that
this is a morning meeting from
11am – 1pm. There will be a 3040 minute presentation by
Purebred Athletics. – Silver Fit.
Would you like to gain mobility,
reduce pain, and increase
strength? Sounds very healthy!!
Exercise attire is NOT required!
Please bring a sandwich or
'healthy' snack. Soup and
beverages will be provided.
Pill Bottle Collection
United
Methodist
Women of the Albany
District have extended
the collection of pill bottles to
send to overseas clinics to help
in their medication distributions.
Place your discarded pill bottles
Prayer Shawl Workshop
Bring your knitting needles,
crochet hooks and projects on
Thursday, February 19, at
9:30am. Newcomers welcome!
The group will help get you
started on a shawl project if you
need help. Pattern ideas and
funds for yarn are available.
The shawls and lap robes are
made to show our church's
concern for those in need of
comfort and prayers. Requests
for shawls are welcomed if you
wish to take one to a relative or
friend.
FUTURE DATE:
Sat. Apr. 18 – Albany District
UMW Spring Gathering at East
Greenbush UMC.
9am Registration . Theme: “I
Am Not For Sale”, a program on
Human Trafficking presented by
Gale Fischer Hubert.
More
details will follow.
Jonesville United Methodist Church
scrambled eggs, French toast,
hash
-browned
potatoes,
sausage, bacon, juices, coffee
and milk. Come and join friends
for a delicious breakfast after or
before your worship.
METHODIST YOUTH
FELLOWSHIP CALENDAR
High School
Sun., Feb. 1
No Activity
Celebrate Super Bowl with Family
……………………………………..
Sun., Feb. 15 5:00pm-7:00pm
Game Night
……………………………………..
Sun., Feb. 22 1:00pm-2:00pm
Ice Skating
……………………………………..
Fri. – Sat., Feb. 27-28
5:45pm-3:30pm
Albany District Overnight
8th – 12th grade
Middle School
Sun., Feb. 1
No Activity
Celebrate Super Bowl with Family
4th & 5th Grade Youth Group
February 13
This month the 4th and 5th Grade
Youth Group will go to the Regal
Cinema Theatre at Clifton Park
Center. The group will gather at
the mall, sit together, watch an
appropriate movie, and then be
picked up from the mall. Look
for your post card with specific
information about the movie title,
and drop-off and pick-up times
on Friday the 13th.
……………………………………..
Church
Breakfast
February 15
The
UMM
will
serve
breakfast
between
the
services. The menu includes
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Sat. - Sun., Feb. 7-8
8:30am - Noon
MS Pinnacle Retreat ($20)
……………………………………..
Sun., Feb. 15 5:00pm-7:00pm
Game Night
……………………………………..
Sun., Feb. 22 1:00pm-2:00pm
Ice Skating
Coming Up for
Middle School
Fri. - Sun., Mar. 6-8
6:30pm – 12:30pm
BREAKOUT Retreat
Main Street Messenger
February 2015
SCHEDULES FOR FEBRUARY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Ushers
(8:30) Laurie
Runnerstrom
(10:30)
John & Cathy Kellogg
Worship Greeter
Carol Vroman
Sound
Christine Kevan
Graphics
Holly Greene
Nursery
Charlie Cahill
Worship Leader
Amy Hoyt
Music
Chancel Choir
Offering Counters
Karen Kennedy, Dennis Rose
Financial Assistant
Steve Skinner
Coffee Hour
(8:30) Suzanne Shelton
(10:30) Burt & Grace Theurer, Linda Post
Communion
(8:30) Mary Beth Dopp
(10:30) Carol DiLallo
Acolyte
Olivia Croteau
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Ushers
(8:30) Wendell Williams
(10:30) Jeff & Julie Hecht, Marvin & Sara Veeder
Worship Greeters
Marilyn & Frank Overstrom
Sound
Holden Vanderveen
Graphics
Melissa Cornell
Nursery
Louie Nowak
Worship Leader
Laurie Runnerstrom
Music
Chancel Bells
Offering Counters Marilyn Sysol, Kathy Fedorchak
Financial Assistant
Jon Cole
Coffee Hour
(8:30)Eileen Williams
(10:30) Cheryl Farrington, Mary Lockwood,
Carol DiLallo
Communion
(8:30) Mary Beth Dopp
Acolyte
Noah Woods
February Committee Meetings
Sun.
Feb.
1
11:45am
Membership Dev. &
Nominations
Tues. Feb. 3
7:00pm
Trustees
Sun. Feb. 8
11:45am
Education - Cookie
Walk, Nominations & Worship
Mon. Feb. 9
7:00pm
Outreach
7:30pm
Finance
Thurs. Feb. 12
7:00pm
Technology
Sun. Feb. 15 11:45am
Green Team,
Nominations
Tues. Feb. 17
7:15pm
Ad Council
Thurs. Feb. 19
7:00pm
Stewardship
Mon. Feb. 23
7:00pm
Staff Parish Rel.
Tues. Feb. 24
7:00pm
Spiritual Formation
Jonesville United Methodist Church
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Ushers
Darlene Burdick
The Curtis Family
The Sim Family
John Blowers
Mary Lockwood
Kristin Weary
Jan Volk
Chancel Choir
Scott Strock, Scott Leslie
Carol Bates
(8:30) UMM
Methodist Youth Fellowship
(8:30) Mary Beth Dopp
Jessica Halkovitch
(8:30)
(10:30)
Worship Greeters
Sound
Graphics
Nursery
Worship Leader
Music
Offering Counters
Financial Assistant
Coffee Hour
(10:30)
Communion
Acolyte
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Ushers
(8:30) Laurie Burns
(10:30) Monty & Sue Wright
Jon Cochran, Sunil Abraham
Worship Greeters
Pat & Les Hipenbecker
Sound
Bill Volk
Graphics
MaryEllen Hendrickson
Nursery
Linda Post
Worship Leader
Debbie Devenpeck
Music
Chancel Bells
Offering Counters
Steve Skinner, Mike Curtis
Financial Assistant
Mike Gradoia
Coffee Hour
(8:30) Carol DiLallo
(10:30) Cindy Taber, Carol Vroman, Laural Hayes
Communion
(8:30) Mary Beth Dopp
Acolyte
Gabby Hecht
Chime Choir, Youth Ensemble
& Children’s Choir Rehearsals
Feb. 1 Youth Ensemble 9:30am
Children’s Choir 10:15am
Feb. 8 Chime Choir 9:30am
Children’s Choir 10:15am
Feb. 15 Youth Ensemble 9:30am
Children’s Choir 10:15am
Feb. 22 Chime Choir 9:30am
Children’s Choir 10:15am
Main Street Messenger
Mormon
Tabernacle Choir
June 29th
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
is performing at SPAC on
Monday, June 29th. To take
advantage of the group rate of
$36 per person, twenty people
must sign up. Payment must
be made no later than
February 15. There will be no
refunds. If you are interested
in joining us, please fill out form
available in Fellowship Hall and
give it with your payment to
Ginny Rae Moran in the Church
Office.
February 2015
MISCELLANEOUS
Thank you! Thank you!
A heartfelt thank you is given to
our wonderful church family for
the generosity shown to the
staff. These gifts have been
received
with
grateful
appreciation. Each one of us
serves with joy in ministry with
all of you in the name of our
Lord, Jesus Christ!
David, Jane, Janice,
Stephanie, Ron, Ginny Rae,
Kathy, Mary Beth, Francesca,
Bob, Jackson, Brittany
Jonesville United Methodist Church
Cookie Walk
February 8th
Calling all
cookie bakers!
Please sign up in
Fellowship Hall to bake 2 -4
dozen
cookies
for
the
Education Committee’s Annual
Valentine Cookie Walk.
On
th
February 8 , please stop by in
the Fellowship Hall after either
service and buy some sweet
treats!