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Adirondack District
Local Church News and Events
January 24, 2018
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'It is very easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements in comparison with what we owe others.'
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Send us your news!
Call Carrie with questions, 518-480-4866.
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Please Note: "Scam Artist" has returned to area
We have had reports that a man using the name Aruthur DiLorenzo is back in the area contacting churches for financial assistance. He has most recently contacted the Wilton Trinity UMC and the Fortsville UMC. If this person contacts you, you can contact the State Police. They are aware of him. You can also contact Pastor Keith Mann, (518) 692-7704 for more information.
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Lenten Study Program offered at Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls. 12801.
"Forgiveness", a six-week study based on the book Forgiveness by Marjorie Thompson, will meet on Mondays beginning Feb. 19, at 7 P.M. Through biblical examples and real-life situations, the aim is to deepen one's understanding and practice of forgiveness. For more information, contact the church office, (518) 793-3468.
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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
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.
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.
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.
Alzheimer's Association Offers Three-Part Series for Caregivers and Professionals at the Peru Community Church
"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
Attention Choir Directors and All Church Musicians!
You are invited to join the Shenendehowa UMC's Choral Musical Festival,
April 13-15,
featuring clinician and sacred music composer Joe Martin, and music leader Sue Martin. The festival will be held at the church,
971 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065. For more information, contact Shenendehowa UMC's Coordinator of Music Ministries Lauri Nair, (518) 788-0059 or
choirdir@nycap.rr.com
There will be a celebratory concert at 3 PM on Sunday afternoon, April 15 at the church.
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.
Send us your events:
adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org
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Upright Piano free to a good "home"
Please contact Maria Nowotny if interested, (518) 746-8556. The piano has a missing hammer in the higher range of keys and needs to be tuned. Would be appropriate for casual use. You would have to transport (Maria lives in Queensbury.)
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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