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February 28, 2021

2/23/2021

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​Scriptures

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 

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Mark 8:31-38 

Sermon Title

"Bearing Up."

​Pastor Barbara Marks
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Lenten Study - Monday Evening 7pm. Heighten your senses through photos sent in by parishoners and scripture. How is God calling you to look, see, hear and touch more closely in this season? 
Lenten Disciplines-Pray. Fast. Give.
  • Pray for our community during these difficult time and reach out to others to ask how we might pray for them. Call a shut-in or help a neighbor.
  • Fast by abstaining from food for a certain period of time during the day. When you are feeling hungry pray for a closer journey with Christ and ask God what is needed from you. 
  • Give one can or non-perishable item of food for the 40 days of Lent. Think of how many families we could help with the food provided! Set aside spare change or add a $1 a day to a jar. Pray over it and watch it grow 
Trustees webinar February 25, 11-12am-District Resource Days will present what it means to be a Trustee in the UMC. Sign up to register by going to https://ny-reg.brtapp.com/2021DistrictResourceDays
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February 18th, 2021

2/18/2021

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Scriptures

Genesis 9:8-17

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Mark 1:9-15

Sermon Title

"Out Of The Wilderness"

​Pastor Barbara Marks
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Monday Evenings Lenten Study 7pm-Take on a new discipline for lent? Come and explore photos sent in by our parishioners and friends and let see how they relate to scripture.  First timers MORE than welcomed!
Please register for District Resource Days for the following conferences: 
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February 12th, 2021

2/12/2021

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Sunday Service with the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
​                                             Thomas J. Bickerton, Resident Bishop

We pray the virtual format of the 2021 Bishop's Convocation programming and respite allowed all of our NYAC clergy to take advantage of the time, information and resources provided to focus on self-care. To help you make this a truly restful time, on Sunday, February 14, 2021 we will offer a full Sunday Worship Service recording as a gift to our pastors and churches to be used in a manner that is most appropriate for your ministries.
On Sunday February 14, the complete video will be:
 1) Added to the nyac.com website. 
2) Streamed on the NYAC Facebook page at 8:45am.
3) Made available by telephone for those who prefer to listen in on Sunday:
Phone number: 646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 844 1448 1567
 Password: 510217
 4) Placed on our NYAC YouTube channel.
 
The Rest and Renewal Sunday Worship Service recording includes:
 Welcome and Invocation: Rev. Matt Curry
 Hymn #519 – “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” – Raymond Trapp Ensemble
Black History Moment: Sent by the Spirit—Bishop Roy C Nichols
1 Scripture Reading: Psalm 50: 1-6 (UMH 783) Members of the NYAC staff
Scripture Reading: Mark 9:2-9 as read by
• Rev. Annette Rodriguez (Woodycrest United Methodist Church)
 • Rev. Young Choi (New Haven Korean United Methodist Church)
 • Rev. Shari Ponder (Salem United Methodist Church)
Sermon: Bishop Thomas J Bickerton, Resident Bishop New York Annual Conference
Musical Offering: “God of Promises” (Lyrics by Doris Machin) • Rev. Dorlimar Lebron Malave (First Spanish United Methodist Church)
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer: Rev. Denise Smartt Sears
Sending Forth: Rev. Doris K. Dalton Postlude: Hallelujah (Ukulele)
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Ash Wednesday Worship Service-7pm-via Zoom link
Lenten Discipline Study-Monday Evenings 7pm-We will explore photos you have sent and reflect with scripture how Gods Majesty is shown through everyday people, places, humor, and chores. Let's see what wonders you have found in your daily journey and  honor and give pause to them together.  

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Finance Meeting- Tuesday, February 16 at 7pm. 
Register for District Resource Days- ctdistrict.ny@brtapp.com
See flyer below. 
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February 05th, 2021

2/5/2021

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Scriptures

Psalm 147

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Mark 1:29-39

Sermon Title

"You're A Shining Star Right Where You Are!"

​Pastor Barbara Marks
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Communion Sunday-Join us for virtual at home communion. 
Black History -
CT author Jill Marie Snyder will share her story of love, family, racism and African American history, and her discoveries while researching her complex family tree. Ms Snyder will discuss her book, “Dear Mary, Dear Luther,” Wed., Feb. 10, 2021, 2020, at 6 p.m. It will be livestreamed https://www.facebook.com/NewHavenMuseum. The New Haven Museum presentation is based on Snyder’s award-winning book. Snyder’s genealogical journey led to a better understanding of her parents’ emotional connection and some surprising details, and she has made it her mission to show other African Americans the value, and the methodologies, of researching their own family trees.
Pledge Cards? Pledge cards were mailed with a return stamped envelope. If you haven't submitted your pledge cards please do so...God is counting on you. Many need your support. 
NYAC will livestream worship Sunday, February 14. 
Scriptural Focus—Mark 9:2-9 ...look for the link.
Amazing Grace & St Vincent DePaul are always in need of your food items. You can drop them directly to Amazing Grace or  you would like to drop them at the church we would be happy to take them for you. Please let Pastor Barbara know if you do so. 
Lent is Coming-Calling all cell phone pictures! How is Gods Majesty shown through everyday people, places, humor, and chores? Let's see what wonders you have found in your daily journey and lets celebrate and give pause to them together.  
Finance Meeting-Date Changed to Tuesday, February 16 at 7pm. ​
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