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Adirondack District
Local Church News and Events
January 10, 2018
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'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.
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-- Martin Luther King Jr.
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Send us your news!
Call Carrie with questions, 518-480-4866.
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Please hold these people in prayer
Rev. Brolin Parker and his family. Rev. Parker, who served at the Saratoga Springs UMC and as Albany District Superintendent, is in comfort care.
The family of the Rev. Dr. Walter Taylor. Rev. Taylor, 93, died
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Rev. Taylor
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Thursday, Jan. 4 in Saratoga Springs.
He served at the First United Methodist Church - Voorheesville, the Albany United Methodist Society, as well as several other appointments outside the local church. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 AM Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Saratoga Springs UMC, 175 Fifth Ave. (12866). For the full obituary, Click here
The Rev. Scott Tyler. Scott continues to struggle with fatigue and lack of energy. He is hopeful that treatment for recently-diagnosed sleep apnea will improve his well-being. Scott serves the First UMC in Ticonderoga.
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(New)
FREE Community Lunch, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Saturday, Jan. 20 at Porter Corners UMC, 512 Allen Rd., Porter Corners (12859). Menu includes spaghetti casserole, salad, dessert and beverage. All are
welcome to join us for good food and good conversation.
(New) Turkey Dinner, 4:30 to 6 PM
Saturday, Jan. 27, South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway 12803. Soup, complete dinner and homemade desserts, $10 adults; $5 children. Take-out and delivery available. Call the Church Office, (518) 792-1152. To view/download the poster,
Click here
(New) Benefit Dinner, 4 to 6 PM
Saturday, January 27, NY Mission Team to Guatemala invites you to Pasta with a Purpose!, American Legion Post #278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville (12871). $10 per plate for all ages. Take-outs available. Contact Scott & Connie Turner @ 518-421-4851/4825; Mike McLoughlin @ 518-932-2219; or Linda Campbell @ 518-232-6952 for tickets. We are also collecting old suitcases and school supplies to bring to Shadow of His Wings Orphanage. Members of the Quaker Springs and Hudson Falls UMCs are among those on the Mission Team to Guatemala (March 2-13). To view/download the flyer
Click here
Ham Dinner, with homemade pies, 4:30 to 6 PM
Saturday, Jan. 27, Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave. (12866) Free-will donation.
(New) Craft Fair, 10 AM-4 PM
Saturday, Feb. 3; American Legion Post #278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville, NY (12871) Artisans & crafters, silent auction, homemade soups and stew with rolls and dessert. The NY Mission Team to Guatemala will have a table at the craft fair. If you have handmade items you would like to donate for us to sell we will be happy to provide your business cards with your items. Members of the Quaker Springs and Hudson Falls UMC are on the Mission Team to Guatemala (March 2-13). For more information, contact Scott Turner, (518) 421-4851.
(New) From Feb. 9 to Feb. 25, Tristan Turner from the Quaker Springs UMC will be going on an AOET (Aids Orphan Education Trust) mission trip serving along with 14 friends from the Saratoga area to Uganda, Africa. AOET is a Christian organization that seeks to empower communities to be able to care and provide for the many children who live there and who have been orphaned or made vulnerable as a result of the HIV/AIDS crisis. While in Bugembe, Uganda, his group will be participating in projects revolving around building improvements, providing medical care, and sharing experiences and skills with the students and sponsored children. Please continue to pray for Tristan during this trip and upon his return. He will be eager to share with you the events from his trip and how his life has changed. You can find out more and follow Tristan on Facebook:
(New) Auction and Crock Potluck to benefit NY Mission Trip to Guatemala, Noon to 2:30 PM
Sunday, Feb. 11, Schuylerville UMC, 51 Church St. (12871). See other related events above.
(New) Alzheimer's Association Offers Three-Part Series for Caregivers and Professionals in Peru
"Living With Alzheimer's: Middle-Stage Education Program;"
6 PM
Feb. 20, March 6 and March 20, at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St., Peru (12972). The workshop will explore strategies to provide care for those in the "middle stages" of Alzheimer's Disease. In these stages, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. For more information, or to register, call Sierra Snoddy at (518) 867-4999, ext. 207 or send an email to
ssnoddy@alz.org
Alzheimer's Association Offers Program for Clergy in Plattsburgh
"Keeping Faith in Mind: A Workshop for Leaders of Faith;"
10 AM to 3 PM Monday, March 19 at St. Peter's Church, 114 Cornelia St., Plattsburgh (12901). The workshop will provide basic information about memory-loss issues and tips for creating dementia-friendly communities of faith. The program is appropriate for clergy, pastoral care coordinators, parish nurses and caregivers. The program is free, but registration is required by March 15.
Please call Sierra at (518) 867-4999, ext. 207 or send an email to ssnoddy@alz.org To view or download the flyer, Click here
ONGOING:
Queensbury United Methodist Church, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury 1204.
-- Knitters and/or crocheters are invited to its weekly prayer shawl circle at 7 PM
most Tuesdays in the parlor. The group crafts shawls that are given out to people during times of need. Please contact Meg in the church office at (518) 793-9728 for further details.
Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls 12801:
-- Busy Needles, meets at 2 PM
every Tuesday. Bring your knitting, crocheting or other needlecraft project for a time of inspiration and fun. For more information contact Sally Carey at (518) 225-2218.
First UMC of Lake George, 78 Montcalm St. meets
every Thursday night, 7 to 8 PM for "Crafty Chicks." Bring whatever you are working on, such as knitting, crochet, adult coloring or any other craft. Children under 16 must have an adult present. Please note, chicks are both male and female!! No wood-working, please. If you don't have a project come and enjoy the evening with friends. Questions? Call Kateria at (518) 760-1057.
Free covered-dish supper every third Wednesday, 6 PM, Essex Community Church, 2306 Lakeshore Rd., Essex 12936.
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District Office has some items to give away
-- Two bulletin boards - one large (3-feet by 2 feet); one smaller
-- Office chair that has seen its better days, but is functional
-- We have several copies of Christian books and studies. Come for a visit, and Carrie will show you what we have.
Call Carrie, (518) 480-4866 if interested.
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District Contact Information
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Adirondack District
of the Upper New York Conference
Rev. William (Bill) Mudge, District Superintendent
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Rev. Bill Mudge |
Carrie Boyer, Administrative Assistant
Our office is located in the South Glens Falls UMC
15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls, NY 12803
Mailing Address:
PO Box 590, Glens Falls, NY 12801
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