Regular Messages from Pastor Steve can be found here:
COVID PROTOCOL UPDATES
We are aware that CDC and NYS have adopted new guidelines for COVID-19 protocol, however, the church has decided to still practice mask wearing and social distancing. Their decision is to protect the elderly, the immune compromised and children and youth under the age of 13 that are unable to become vaccinated at this time. Therefore, we will continue to wear masks for worship and for whenever we are in the church building. When you arrive at church you will no longer be asked to have your temperature taken.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are seeking volunteers that are interested in recording the Livestream on Facebook Sunday mornings. It is as easy as pressing a button to start and another to end. You are also guaranteed a seat for worship!
We also need someone interested in preparing power points for the service. If you have the skill, you are needed!
Contact Karin in the office - newtonvilleumc@gmail.com
CHURCH WORKDAY – JUNE 26TH
This year’s spring workday will be a little different than those in the past. With Pastor Steve and his family moving out, the parsonage needs some TLC before Pastor Nick moves in. Projects include painting a few rooms, pressure washing the deck, installing some trim and some other items. We will have coffee and other beverages, bagels and other pastries at the parsonage. We suggest parking in the church parking lot and walking the path to the parsonage or carpooling if it is raining. If you have difficulty walking, you can park in front of the parsonage. All materials will be there. Please bring your mask. We plan on starting at 9 and end around noon, so mark it on your calendar. With many hands we can accomplish much.
Again, thank you and looking forward to seeing you on the 26th. **If you walk the path, be sure to look to the left at our new property and put your creative cap on as how it can be developed.
BROOKS BARBECUE 2021 DATES
Wednesday, July 28
Thursday, September 16
Thursday, October 7
SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School curriculum for children will be posted each week on the church website, available to download and use at home. We will post several weeks at a time, so that you can plan ahead or select those that work best for you. Click for Sunday School Materials.
GUEST MUSICIANS SOUGHT
Contact Brandon if you are interested in sharing your musical talents, whatever they may be, with the congregation during worship. We hope to have guest musicians every other Sunday and want to extend this invitation. Brandon will be on one side and you on the other being super safe and distant. A monitor is hooked up so that you can hear the piano as if it was right beside you.
SKYE FARM 2021: Great news from Skye Farm!
Registration for Summer Camp 2021 programs are live now at skyefarm.campbrainregistration.com! We are so happy to be able to welcome campers back to Skye Farm this summer. After lots of deliberating, planning, and waiting for guidance from the state, we're going forward with a streamlined, reduced-capacity version of our classic overnight summer camp programs. We'll have 4 weeks of camp during the month of July, in addition to family cabin rentals and Skye Fam Weekend family camps throughout the summer season. Link to our online registration is here: skyefarm.campbrainregistration.com
The Church & Camp Resources Dropbox has been updated to include our program flyer and scholarship form for this year. You can access the dropbox here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8w12habu66ty4k4/AADdGauu5tUWqLcS0damCafma?dl=0
FYI: Our website isn't fully updated with summer info yet; changes should be coming from our web designer very soon.
If you have any questions about camp this year or would like help sending kids from your church to camp, don't hesitate to ask! We're also in the midst of hiring counselors and support staff, so if you have youth/young adults age 17+ who are interested in working at camp you can direct them to apply at skyefarm.campbrainstaff.com.
LITTLE FOOD PANTRY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Little Food Pantry is seeking volunteers to fill and maintain the box for the upcoming summer. All donated items are inspected and expiration dates noted before being placed in the pantry. Even with a quick cleaning, this usually takes only a half hour. If you would like to help, please use SignUpGenius.com (Little Food Pantry/Blessing Box) to register.
https(://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090849ACAE28A2FC1-little
If a volunteer does not have a key to the church, please contact Pam Palmer at ppalmer55@nycap.rr.com and arrangements will be made for access. And don’t forget to add food pantry staples to your weekly grocery list!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The Prayer Shawl Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month starting at 1pm in room 4. Anyone is invited to attend the sessions or may opt to knit or crochet at home. Some members are working on prayer shawl squares, baby blankets and prayer shawls. All donations will find a home. Please note for those attending in person that wearing a mask that covers the mouth and nose is required.
PRAYER CONCERNS
For the family of Bud Brodeur who passed away; Gene Hanchett as he mourns the loss of his sister, Betty; the family of Charles Little on his passing; those dealing with health issues; Sally Coonley, Archie Maker, Kathy Maker, Barb Rasmussen; Piper Toby, Eleanor Loos, Pat Loz, Christopher Biggs, Stephanie Sherman, Ann Crocker Lawton, Susan C.; those dealing with addiction and those struggling to manage anxiety and fight depression. Contact the office to add or remove a prayer request.
THE RESPONSE (UMW Magazine)
The Response magazine is an award-winning publication, is the official magazine of United Methodist Women and is published by the national office. Each issue will touch your heart, stir your soul, and challenge your mind. Topics and issues cover spiritual growth, mission outreach and reports on our local, national and international work. Here is the link: https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/response Password Newtonvilleumc@gmail.com; zip code 12110
UPPER ROOM
Daily Devotionals are available at https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals. There is an app available for both Upper Room and Alive Now, so you can get them right on your phone or tablet. Printed copies are available in the elevator alcove.
Are you or is someone you know in need of financial assistance? The church has received gifts from individual's stimulus checks to use the funds to help those who may be in financial need during this difficult time. If you know of someone who may be struggling to feed their family, pay utilities, or otherwise meet basic expenses, please contact Pastor Steve. If you are interested in adding to this fund please send your gift to the church, attention: Kathy Franklin. All donations and distributions will remain fully anonymous.
Food assistance is available through food pantries throughout the Capital Region. If you or someone you know is in need of food, you can locate a food pantry serving your community here: www.thefoodpantries.org
The NUMC Little Food Pantry is available 24 hour per day/7 days per week for anyone in need of emergency food or personal care items. If you would like to donate simply leave your items in the food pantry cabinet, located in the rear parking lot.
Financial offerings can be mailed to the office, either in your regular offering envelopes or marked "Attn: Kathy Franklin" to P.O. Box 7, Newtonville, NY 12128. The GivePlus app is another option that can be downloaded to either iPhone or Android. Simply search by zip code 12128. For electronic giving on a regular basis, please contact the church office and we will put Kathy in touch with you to set that up through Vanco. We sincerely appreciate your continued financial support.
We thank you for your prayers, your patience, and your support through this challenging time.
We are aware that CDC and NYS have adopted new guidelines for COVID-19 protocol, however, the church has decided to still practice mask wearing and social distancing. Their decision is to protect the elderly, the immune compromised and children and youth under the age of 13 that are unable to become vaccinated at this time. Therefore, we will continue to wear masks for worship and for whenever we are in the church building. When you arrive at church you will no longer be asked to have your temperature taken.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are seeking volunteers that are interested in recording the Livestream on Facebook Sunday mornings. It is as easy as pressing a button to start and another to end. You are also guaranteed a seat for worship!
We also need someone interested in preparing power points for the service. If you have the skill, you are needed!
Contact Karin in the office - newtonvilleumc@gmail.com
CHURCH WORKDAY – JUNE 26TH
This year’s spring workday will be a little different than those in the past. With Pastor Steve and his family moving out, the parsonage needs some TLC before Pastor Nick moves in. Projects include painting a few rooms, pressure washing the deck, installing some trim and some other items. We will have coffee and other beverages, bagels and other pastries at the parsonage. We suggest parking in the church parking lot and walking the path to the parsonage or carpooling if it is raining. If you have difficulty walking, you can park in front of the parsonage. All materials will be there. Please bring your mask. We plan on starting at 9 and end around noon, so mark it on your calendar. With many hands we can accomplish much.
Again, thank you and looking forward to seeing you on the 26th. **If you walk the path, be sure to look to the left at our new property and put your creative cap on as how it can be developed.
BROOKS BARBECUE 2021 DATES
Wednesday, July 28
Thursday, September 16
Thursday, October 7
SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School curriculum for children will be posted each week on the church website, available to download and use at home. We will post several weeks at a time, so that you can plan ahead or select those that work best for you. Click for Sunday School Materials.
GUEST MUSICIANS SOUGHT
Contact Brandon if you are interested in sharing your musical talents, whatever they may be, with the congregation during worship. We hope to have guest musicians every other Sunday and want to extend this invitation. Brandon will be on one side and you on the other being super safe and distant. A monitor is hooked up so that you can hear the piano as if it was right beside you.
SKYE FARM 2021: Great news from Skye Farm!
Registration for Summer Camp 2021 programs are live now at skyefarm.campbrainregistration.com! We are so happy to be able to welcome campers back to Skye Farm this summer. After lots of deliberating, planning, and waiting for guidance from the state, we're going forward with a streamlined, reduced-capacity version of our classic overnight summer camp programs. We'll have 4 weeks of camp during the month of July, in addition to family cabin rentals and Skye Fam Weekend family camps throughout the summer season. Link to our online registration is here: skyefarm.campbrainregistration.com
The Church & Camp Resources Dropbox has been updated to include our program flyer and scholarship form for this year. You can access the dropbox here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8w12habu66ty4k4/AADdGauu5tUWqLcS0damCafma?dl=0
FYI: Our website isn't fully updated with summer info yet; changes should be coming from our web designer very soon.
If you have any questions about camp this year or would like help sending kids from your church to camp, don't hesitate to ask! We're also in the midst of hiring counselors and support staff, so if you have youth/young adults age 17+ who are interested in working at camp you can direct them to apply at skyefarm.campbrainstaff.com.
LITTLE FOOD PANTRY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Little Food Pantry is seeking volunteers to fill and maintain the box for the upcoming summer. All donated items are inspected and expiration dates noted before being placed in the pantry. Even with a quick cleaning, this usually takes only a half hour. If you would like to help, please use SignUpGenius.com (Little Food Pantry/Blessing Box) to register.
https(://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090849ACAE28A2FC1-little
If a volunteer does not have a key to the church, please contact Pam Palmer at ppalmer55@nycap.rr.com and arrangements will be made for access. And don’t forget to add food pantry staples to your weekly grocery list!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The Prayer Shawl Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month starting at 1pm in room 4. Anyone is invited to attend the sessions or may opt to knit or crochet at home. Some members are working on prayer shawl squares, baby blankets and prayer shawls. All donations will find a home. Please note for those attending in person that wearing a mask that covers the mouth and nose is required.
PRAYER CONCERNS
For the family of Bud Brodeur who passed away; Gene Hanchett as he mourns the loss of his sister, Betty; the family of Charles Little on his passing; those dealing with health issues; Sally Coonley, Archie Maker, Kathy Maker, Barb Rasmussen; Piper Toby, Eleanor Loos, Pat Loz, Christopher Biggs, Stephanie Sherman, Ann Crocker Lawton, Susan C.; those dealing with addiction and those struggling to manage anxiety and fight depression. Contact the office to add or remove a prayer request.
THE RESPONSE (UMW Magazine)
The Response magazine is an award-winning publication, is the official magazine of United Methodist Women and is published by the national office. Each issue will touch your heart, stir your soul, and challenge your mind. Topics and issues cover spiritual growth, mission outreach and reports on our local, national and international work. Here is the link: https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/response Password Newtonvilleumc@gmail.com; zip code 12110
UPPER ROOM
Daily Devotionals are available at https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals. There is an app available for both Upper Room and Alive Now, so you can get them right on your phone or tablet. Printed copies are available in the elevator alcove.
Are you or is someone you know in need of financial assistance? The church has received gifts from individual's stimulus checks to use the funds to help those who may be in financial need during this difficult time. If you know of someone who may be struggling to feed their family, pay utilities, or otherwise meet basic expenses, please contact Pastor Steve. If you are interested in adding to this fund please send your gift to the church, attention: Kathy Franklin. All donations and distributions will remain fully anonymous.
Food assistance is available through food pantries throughout the Capital Region. If you or someone you know is in need of food, you can locate a food pantry serving your community here: www.thefoodpantries.org
The NUMC Little Food Pantry is available 24 hour per day/7 days per week for anyone in need of emergency food or personal care items. If you would like to donate simply leave your items in the food pantry cabinet, located in the rear parking lot.
Financial offerings can be mailed to the office, either in your regular offering envelopes or marked "Attn: Kathy Franklin" to P.O. Box 7, Newtonville, NY 12128. The GivePlus app is another option that can be downloaded to either iPhone or Android. Simply search by zip code 12128. For electronic giving on a regular basis, please contact the church office and we will put Kathy in touch with you to set that up through Vanco. We sincerely appreciate your continued financial support.
We thank you for your prayers, your patience, and your support through this challenging time.
