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SAVE THE DATE FOR 2021 VIRTUAL CROP WALK!
The Crop Hunger Walk needs you to help end hunger one step at a time!
The 2021 CROP Hunger Walk is going virtual again this year due to the Coronavirus. On Sunday, May 2nd, walkers are encouraged to “Walk Together – Apart”. Take a walk with your family or a group in your own neighborhood, around the block or in a park. Since the walk is virtual, you can invite friends and relatives from anywhere to join in! If it’s rainy, choose another day!
Anne Sheffer has envelopes that she will get to anyone collecting donations. Checks should be made out to CWS/CROP.
A Newtonville UMC CROP Walk Team page has been set up at www.crophungerwalk.org/albanyny for on-line donations.
Many local food pantries and soup kitchens benefit from the funds raised, along with global hunger relief which is much needed and appreciated at this time. For more information, contact Anne Sheffer (518) 489-2180 or asheffer816@gmail.com
BROOKS BARBECUE 2021 DATES SET
Thursday, May 13
Thursday, June 10
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 OPPORTUNITIES: Registration for cabin and lodge rentals and Skye Fam Weekends is now open at
skyefarm.campbrainregistration.com, and more information about Skye Farm Weekends and rentals can be found on their website, skyefarmcamp.org/event. If you have any questions about all the goings-on at Skye Farm in 2021, contact them by emailing info@skyefarmcamp.org or calling our office at (518) 494-7170. Although it will still look quite different from years past, it will allow to welcome more people from different walks of life to spend time at camp in new ways.
LITTLE FOOD PANTRY: With the warmer weather we are able to collect canned goods and glass jars again. Ideas for items to donate include: crackers, rice meals, Mac and cheese (individual packs are good too), pasta, jarred sauce, cereal, instant oatmeal, complete pancake mix, hot chocolate, popcorn, beef jerky, dry beans/ lentils, dried soup mixes( Lipton, Bear Creek, etc.), bar soap, paper goods, toothpaste and brushes. Any questions or concerns may be sent to ppalmer55@nycap.rr.com
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 Dorothy Little who passed away this week; family of Ferne Moffatt (Linda Armitage's Mother) who passed; Sally Coonley dealing with health issues and has moved into the Eddy Nursing Home in Troy; others dealing with health issues; Archie Maker, Kathy Maker, Barb Rasmussen; Piper Toby, Eleanor Loos, Pat Loz, Christopher Biggs; Amelia Brennock, 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.
The Crop Hunger Walk needs you to help end hunger one step at a time!
The 2021 CROP Hunger Walk is going virtual again this year due to the Coronavirus. On Sunday, May 2nd, walkers are encouraged to “Walk Together – Apart”. Take a walk with your family or a group in your own neighborhood, around the block or in a park. Since the walk is virtual, you can invite friends and relatives from anywhere to join in! If it’s rainy, choose another day!
Anne Sheffer has envelopes that she will get to anyone collecting donations. Checks should be made out to CWS/CROP.
A Newtonville UMC CROP Walk Team page has been set up at www.crophungerwalk.org/albanyny for on-line donations.
Many local food pantries and soup kitchens benefit from the funds raised, along with global hunger relief which is much needed and appreciated at this time. For more information, contact Anne Sheffer (518) 489-2180 or asheffer816@gmail.com
BROOKS BARBECUE 2021 DATES SET
Thursday, May 13
Thursday, June 10
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 OPPORTUNITIES: Registration for cabin and lodge rentals and Skye Fam Weekends is now open at
skyefarm.campbrainregistration.com, and more information about Skye Farm Weekends and rentals can be found on their website, skyefarmcamp.org/event. If you have any questions about all the goings-on at Skye Farm in 2021, contact them by emailing info@skyefarmcamp.org or calling our office at (518) 494-7170. Although it will still look quite different from years past, it will allow to welcome more people from different walks of life to spend time at camp in new ways.
LITTLE FOOD PANTRY: With the warmer weather we are able to collect canned goods and glass jars again. Ideas for items to donate include: crackers, rice meals, Mac and cheese (individual packs are good too), pasta, jarred sauce, cereal, instant oatmeal, complete pancake mix, hot chocolate, popcorn, beef jerky, dry beans/ lentils, dried soup mixes( Lipton, Bear Creek, etc.), bar soap, paper goods, toothpaste and brushes. Any questions or concerns may be sent to ppalmer55@nycap.rr.com
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 Dorothy Little who passed away this week; family of Ferne Moffatt (Linda Armitage's Mother) who passed; Sally Coonley dealing with health issues and has moved into the Eddy Nursing Home in Troy; others dealing with health issues; Archie Maker, Kathy Maker, Barb Rasmussen; Piper Toby, Eleanor Loos, Pat Loz, Christopher Biggs; Amelia Brennock, 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.
