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T H E M E S S E N G E R
The United Methodist Church of Fayetteville March 2017
WWW.FAYETTEVILLEUMC.ORG
Pastor’s Corner
The depth of our faith is the measure of our beliefs. When we say that we love the lord, or that we are followers we are making some important statements that tell others who we are. Our physical, mental, and spiritual connections all come together when we say that Jesus is Lord, or when we say that we believe in Jesus is our Savior. This Lent I want to explore with you what it truly mans to be a
disciple.
We know when Jesus chose his disciples there was careful planning and thought. The impul-sive Peter who joyfully and enthusiastically joined Jesus, followed him wherever he went. It was Peter who tried to walk on water, and Peter who was watching carefully as Jesus was being interrogated lying low while also denying he knew Jesus 3 times before daylight. The depth of his faith is beyond an-
ything we have experienced.
It was also Peter who stood up on what we know as Pentecost and informed the people that they were not drunk. In essence, Peter was present
at the creation of the Christian Church.
I believe most of us would like to have a faith like that -- and yet I know it is difficult, even foolish, to think that we can walk on water. What we can do is strengthen our faith so we are able to cope with the various and numerous stresses of daily liv-ing. Faith needs constant affirmation, continual stimulation, and clearly understood boundaries and
expectations.
As we enter Lent this year, it is important that we look beyond the easy answers, and prepare our-selves for information and experiences that chal-
lenge and frighten us.
This year Easter arrives on Sunday, April 16th. We will be worshipping every Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary during Lent. Communion will be served each Wednesday night. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, April 9th, and that morning we will celebrate Jesus’ Tri-umphal Entry into Jerusalem. Holy Thursday, April 13th at 7:00 pm, there will be a service helping us connect with Jesus’ preparation for his disciples’ “Last Supper” along with his arrest and appearance before Pontius Pilate. On Good Friday, April 14th, our evening worship, again at 7:00 pm, will focus on the crucifixion. We can only understand the strength and power of the Easter Story if we experience the Triumph of Palm Sunday, the emotion of Holy Thursday, and the desolation of Good Friday, lead-ing up to the Exaltation of Easter Sunday. We will have two services each Sunday, at 8:15 and 10:30 am. I hope you will come and journey with us through Lent and Easter. This is a life changing part
of our ministry.
Please read this March newsletter carefully; there is a lot happening and we are moving in multi-ple directions to bring the message of Jesus into our lives and into our homes. Come and join us in wor-ship, fellowship, study and missions. I hope you will invite your friends, family and neighbors to come in fellowship through this outstanding journey of faith and fellowship. Blessings, Pastor Bob
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UNO’S DOUGH RAI$ER
Every Wednesday during the month of
March, UNO’s Chicago Pizzeria & Grill, at
520 Towne Drive, in Fayetteville, UNO’s will
donate 20% of the total check towards our
Annual FUMC Lenten Fundraiser. Dine-In
or Take-Out, you can enjoy lunch or dinner
while also helping raise m o n e y !
Coupons in Narthex!
WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN
The Vera House White Ribbon Campaign will be during the month of March, a booth will be in the
Narthex Sunday, March 5th & 12th with info. Visit verahouse.org, or call (315) 425-0818.
F-M COMMUNITY OUTREACH
FOOD PANTRY: 6TH ANNUAL
MARCH TOILET PAPER DRIVE
During the month of March our goal is to give the
FM Community Outreach Food Pantry 1800 rolls
of toilet paper! The Pantry is currently serving
over 380 clients and distributes 600 rolls of tp a
month. Beginning March 1st (Ash Wednesday),
we will begin taking donations of individually
wrapped tp in the Narthex. If you prefer, a
monetary offering will always be welcome!
(Please indicate F-M Food Pantry on envelope.)
Contact Lois Vitale, 656-8927, with any
questions. Thank you!
SUMMER CAMP & RETREAT
Registration is open for the Transforming Lives Summer Camp 2017! Visit the Upper New York UMC website at http://www.unyumc.org. Campership information and applications will be available soon! Contact Kathy Fortner, Christian Education Coordinator, for more information.
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OUTREACH MISSIONS
The next Outreach Meeting will be on Tuesday,
March 14th, at 7pm, in Homer Hall. Our regular ‘Sandwich Making Saturday’ date is rescheduled for Saturday, March 18th, at 10am, in the Kitchen.
A big THANK YOU to all who participated in the Service Auction! Even some individuals were active long distance, via phone and internet! Together, we achieved about $2800 for our Church's mission projects.
Did you see that Harry Gill is back from Nicaragua? Ask him about his findings at the Chacocente School.
Toilet Paper drive to stock up the F-M Community Food Pantry, please see Lois Vitale's article.
It's an easy way for all of us to help people who are barely getting by!
~ Bob O Connor, Chair
UMM NEWS
SHOES FOR SERVICE: UMM are involved with mission work supporting our Veterans. Donate used shoes during the month of March
to support Vets in Upper New York. A collection bin is in the Narthex.
MEN’S COMMUNION BREAKFAST: A spiritual moment in time. Hosted by the Binghamton & Oneonta District UMM. April
8th, at the Endwell UMC. Scott will be going, if you would like to car pool.
SPRING CLEAN the grounds at Brown Memorial. Saturday May 6, 2017 is a tentative date. will bring bags for leaves/trash, and a couple rakes and shovels. Recommend work gloves.
UMCOR: Support replenishing UMCOR’s flood buck supply. Flood buckets will be collected the morning of June 3, 2017 at Annual Conference. Let’s fill three flood buckets. Teaming together will make light work of collecting the contents. To give you an idea of what is required attached is a list of required items. When we start collecting items lets organize so we do not end up with all of one thing.
NATIONAL GATHERING of UMMen July 7–
8. Visit http://www.gcumm.org/news/dont-go-near-indianapolis-in-july if you are interested, or contact Scott.
POTATO DROPS: Help stock the food shelfs of those in need. Potato Drops this fall. Visit unyumm.org for details.
Thank you for all the support both spiritually and accomplishing mission work. Prayer is so important to our spiritual lives and our relationship with the Holy Trinity. I ask you to pray for our activities and growth in our congregation. In the name of his son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
~ Scott Stumpf, [email protected]
UMW NEWS
UMW is planning for the annual SPRING
FLING on Palm Sunday, April 9th. We are offering candies, baked goods and crafts. Carol Coon is chairing the event and looking for donations to make for a successful Fling. (All profits go toward outreach projects.) Giver Carol a call with your offer to help, (315) 510-2058. CROSSROADS DISTRICT UMW DAY APART on Saturday, March 25th at 9am -
noon, in Mattydale at the former Calvary UMC. This is a morning of spiritual renewal and all are welcome to attend. Call Marcia Lee, (315) 446-1686, if interested in attending.
BACKPACK MINISTRY
This month our Backpack
Project will reach out to a
woman, size small.
Donations of nonperishables,
snacks, toiletries and clothes
are welcome in the backpack in the Narthex.
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LENTEN WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Ash Wednesday, March 1 @ 7:00 pm. Communion will be served.
Sundays, March 5 - April 2 @ 8:15 & 10:30 am.
Wednesdays, March 8 - April 5 @ 7:00 pm. Communion will be served.
Palm Sunday, April 9 @ 8:15 & 10:30 am.
Holy Thursday, April 13 @ 7:00 pm.
Good Friday, April 14 @ 7:00 pm.
Easter Sunday, April 16 @ 8:15 & 10:30 am.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MESSAGE
Summary from the Jan. 31, 2017 Church Council Meeting – submitted by Judy Smith
The main focus of the meeting was discussion and approval of the 2017 Income & Spending Plan. As presented by the Finance Committee, the Plan included projected income of $307,077 and projected expenditures of $315,726, resulting in a “faith factor” of $8,649. Following a motion to remove $4,000 allocated for the 40 Year Plan (on the expenditure side) and use $3,000 from “memorials” to increase income, the faith factor was reduced to $1,649. The motion passed unanimously as did the thereby modified 2017 Plan.
Calendaring of upcoming events resulted in the movement of the Yard/Garage Sale from May to June 3, 2017.
~ Judy Smith
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS NEWS
We are continuing the registration process for next fall and we are filling up fast! Please see your teacher for a Registration form for your friends and family. Any questions, please call Lisa Pilewski, 692-4252 or email at [email protected].
4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Saturday, June 3, 2017
It is getting close to that time for our 4th Annual Community Yard Sale in Conjunction with The Brookside Sale possibly on Saturday June 3rd. We had a great time last year and most are looking forward to another “Great Sale”.
Start making a list of your excess goodies that you are willing to part with, check the cellar, the attic or those cupboards we don’t open often, for items to sell.
Will Chef Mel be cooking those great hot dogs and hamburgers? What new item may be on the Chef’s Menu?
Once again Finance Committee and the UMW will be sponsoring the sale.
Single 10 ft x 10 ft space will be $15
Table Rental will be additional $10
Contact the Office for more information.
~ Finance Committee and the UMW
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL:
Sundays at 9:15 - 10:15am, in the Sunday School Rooms, lower level.
Elementary: Journey through the Bible with the Deep Blue
Middle: TBD
Senior High: Restoring Easter Butterfly
Children’s Church: PreK—4th grade children are welcome to join us for CC during worship, after the 2nd service Children’s Message. We’re studying the Liturgical Calendar.
P.R.A.Y. Religious Emblem Program:
Upcoming programs include God and
Family (Grades 4-6) and God and Me
(Grades 1-3) this Spring. All children
grades 1-6 are welcome. The PRAY pro
gram is the Religious Emblem Program
recognized by Boy Scouts of America and
Girl Scouts. Please contact Geoff Stock
[email protected] or Kathy Fortner
([email protected]) for more
information.
ADULTS:
Lenten Bible Study: Mondays at 7pm &
Tuesdays at 10:15am, in the Lounge, God
is For Us. Books are available in the office,
$9 each.
Adult Forum: Sundays at 9:15-10:15am,
in Homer Hall.
Wired Word: Sundays at 9:15-10:15am,
in Lounge. Weekly topics based
on the news of that current week.
Contact Rev. Kathy Barden for details,
SCOUTING UPDATE Pack 153:
3/6 - Blue & Gold Ceremony Arrow of Light Crossingover
3/13 - Den Meetings, 6:30pm
3/19 - Parent Committee Meeting @ 7pm
3/27 - Den Meetings, 6:30pm
Troop 51:
Weekly meetings Mondays @ 7pm
3/4 - Pack 244 Blue & Gold, Arrow of Light
Crossingover 3/5 - Pack 153 Blue & Gold, Arrow of Light
Crossingover
3/24 - 3/26 Camp Kingsley—Campout
Crew 51:
3/4 - Council VOA Venture Leadership Tr.
3/7 - Crew Meeting, @ 7pm
3/11 - Hunter Education Training 3/21 - Crew Meeting, @ 7pm
3/24 –3/26 - Cabin Camping (TBD location)
Longhouse Council Venturee: Friday, April 7 - Sun April 9 at Camp Woodland: Activities include Rifle, Shotgun, Archery, Mountain Biking, Gaga ball, Scout Museum, Dutch Oven Cook Off, Service Pro-ject and Fellowship activities. Registration Deadline is March 17.
*Contact Kathy Fortner for all Scouting matters.
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P.R.A.Y. PROGRAM / FELLOWSHIP
ALL children in 1 - 6 grade are welcome to join us on Sundays, in Spring, for our youth Christian Education program, sponsored by FUMC. The upcoming programs include God and
Me (Grades 1-3) and God and Family (Grades 4-6), offered this Spring. The P.R.A.Y. program is the Religious Emblem Program recognized by both Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America. Please contact Geoff Stock, (501) 413-8581, [email protected], or Kathy Fortner [email protected] for more information.
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MYSTERY LUNCH BUNCH
The Mystery Lunch Bunch will be going out
to eat on March 19th, at 11:45am. We hope
those who enjoy a little adventure and
socialization, will join us for lunch, at a
surprise destination! Please call Sue or Peter
Zarins, 682-5615, the Friday before, to reserve
your seat!
THE JULIET’S
LADIES! We meet every Wednesdays at
8am at the Limestone Grill, in Fayetteville.
JULIETS II will meet the last Saturday of
every month, at Limestone Grill at 8am. Join
us in fellowship & breakfast! All are wel-
come!
THE ROMEO’S
(RETIRED OLDER MEN EATING OUT)
Have you recently retired or have extra time
in the morning? Our group of gentlemen
meet for breakfast every Wednesday, at
7am. Locations vary, as we enjoy adventure!
Contact Rick Pickert, at 637-5456, for info!
OUTREACH: SANDWICHES
The Outreach Committee continues to make
PB&J sandwiches for the Samaritan Center once a
month. We will be making sandwiches the third
Saturday of the month, at 10am, in the kitchen.
Donations of bread, peanut butter and jelly are
always appreciated!
Join us Saturday, March 18th, at 10am!
PARENT COFFEE HOUR
We invite parents to join their peers in
fellowship, conversation and a cup of ‘joe’!
Sundays at 9:15—10:15am, in the Conference
Room. Come relax while the kids are in
Sunday School, learning about our Lord!
CHURCH PRAYER TEAM
We pray for our Church members, their families,
friends and needs. If you would like to request
prayer support for yourself or someone known to
you, please email: [email protected].
To become a member, please contact the office,
637-4413, or [email protected].
PRAYER
SHAWL
MINISTRY
Prayer shawl ministry is a group of knitters and
those who crochet. We meet the second & fourth
Tuesday of each month, March 14th & 28th, at
1pm, in the Lounge. New members are always
welcome to join us! To request a prayer shawl for
a friend or family member in need of prayer and/
or support (happy occasions included). We also
knit/crochet lap robes (32 x 36) for AARP for giv-
ing. Please contact Cora Reals, 656-2252, for more
information.
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MARCH 5: Scripture: Matthew 4: 1-11
Sermon: “Ubiquitous Faith”
Adult Forum: “Meaning of Lent & Lenten Practices”
MARCH 12: Scripture: Genesis 12: 1-4
Sermon: “Got It? - Got It!””
Adult Forum: Author Sue Gladden, from Fayetteville
MARCH 19: Scripture: Romans 5: 1-11
Sermon: “Pardon Me!”
Adult Forum: ‘FM School System” , with Dr. Craig Tice
MARCH 26: Scripture: Ephesians 5: 8-14
Sermon: “Yes or No?!”
Adult Forum: United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR)
Fayetteville United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 158, 601 E. Genesee Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066-0158
Office: 315-637-4413 | Fax: 315-637-2180
Email: [email protected]
fayettevilleumc.umcchurches.org
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