ATCH LIVE OR PAST SERVICES ON YOU TUBE:
The Youtube link for the worship livestream is below. Clink on the link, and once on our page, click on the word "LIVE" and you'll be connected to our live broadcast. If you want to watch later in the day, you clink on this same link and follow the same process. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyjvslUcE-7o-AUWFs3C8g
CHURCH HAPPENINGS
Celebrate Advent and Christmas with Us!
December 3rd
We will be decorating the church following worship. This will go quickly with many hands, and there will be tasks for people of all ages and abilities.
Advent Sermon Series (10am worship)
December 3rd: How Does a Weary World Rejoice: We acknowledge our weariness
December 10th: How Does a Weary World Rejoice: We find joy in connection
December 17th: How Does a Weary World Rejoice: We allow ourselves to be amazed
December 24th: How Does a Wear World Rejoice: We sing stories of hope
December 24th: 7pm Christmas Eve – This will be a traditional family friendly candlelight service
Add to our celebration by inviting friends and family!
Your presence is a present to us all.
ANGEL TREE
The Angel Tree is up and located in the Grace Krause Lounge. Please feel free to take a tag or tags off the tree to help fulfill our adopted family's needs this Christmas season. This year we have adopted a family of 3 (A mom and 2 children). All wrapped gifts (along with the tags) should be returned by Sunday, December 17th. Please contact the office with any questions.
ADVENT MEMORIAL ORNAMENTS
The ornaments on the tree in the Sanctuary are a visible symbol of a donation made in honor or memory of friends and loved ones. You can make a $10 per ornament and have your loved ones honored and remembered this Christmas. Order forms are inserted in the bulletins or you can contact the office. This year, all proceeds go to USCRI (US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants) Checks payable to NUMC; “ornament” in the memo field. Orders are due by Sunday, December 17th.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY RETURNS
Advent Bible study begins on Wednesday, November 29th! We will meet on Zoom again this year, each Wednesday from 7-8:30. More details to come. All are welcome!
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE AT NUMC
January 2024
- Great location: Rt. 9 and Maxwell Rd, Newtonville.
- Ample parking.
- 162 sq ft. with plentiful natural light
- Private access
- 1st floor location.
- Clean communal restrooms.
- Kitchen privileges.
- Heat & electricity included.
- Snow removal & lawn care
Inquiries to:
Brian Hayes (518)791.9454 or Donna Buda (518)577.5797
CHILDREN'S CHURCH
Sunday School is now called Children’s Church! During this time our young people will experience church, but on a kid’s level…they will meet in Room 4, immediately following the Kid’s Time in, where they will worship with music and video to learn a new song each week, then they will listen a bible story from an age- appropriate translation, and do a fun activity in response to the reading. Sunday school elements, but in a slightly different format. It will take us all a while to have Children’s Church roll off of our tongues, but we pray that the new name and format will help grow our program!
We are looking for volunteers to help out in Children's Church. You will not have to teach every week, you will be added to a rotation schedule. The curriculum, activity and schedule will be prepared ahead of time by Stephanie Ramkissoon, the Coordinator of Youth and Family Ministries. The volunteers are in charge of administering the lesson plan and aiding the youth in the activity. See Stephanie if you should have any questions!
Steph16ramk@gmail.com
OFFICE HOURS
Nick will be in the church office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12-3pm. On Thursdays he will be holding “out of office hours” at The Works Café, in the plaza right around the corner. He will be there each week from 12-3…inside if it’s raining or hot, and outside if the weather permits. Just stop by and chat. The coffee is on him!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 1:00pm in Room 10. All are welcome to attend!
PRAYER CONCERNS
Prayers for Beth, a friend and neighbor of Diane Davison; those dealing with health issues; Kathy Maker, Bill Smith, Bill Rainbolt, Barb Rasmussen, Piper Toby, 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.
VISITATIONS
If you have someone that would like a visit, please contact Pastor Nick at pastornickbufano@gmail.com
DONATION / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
USCRI UPDATES**
As many of you know, the cost of groceries has skyrocketed for families across the country, and this especially affects our newly arrived families who are just getting started here in the Capital Region. To help our clients with that, we do a few things. First, we connect them with their local food pantries where they can get free food and diapers. Second, we have a strong connection with the Bread of Life Food Pantry at the Agape Apostolic Church in Troy. Minister Anthony Lewis there prepares loads of groceries for our families every week, which volunteers then deliver.
And now we are trying out another strategy to save our clients some money in their first few weeks in the United States. The idea is that interested community groups will raise funds to support the first round of groceries that we place in every home before new families arrive. Many of you have volunteered for the grocery runs before in which we use the client's own funds to purchase the food. If we are able to rustle up a few sponsorships, our families will have more cash on hand as they get through those tough first few months.
Contact Kelley Gourley, the volunteer coordinator at kgourley@uscrimail.org with interest.
SPONSOR A FAMILIES FIRST GROCERY SHOP
Three easy steps to help a refugee family in your community today...
1. Your group raises between $150-$350 to buy groceries for a newly arriving family.
2. Contact Kelley Gourley, volunteer coordinator, to relay how much your group has raised.
3. When we have a family of the appropriate size for the amount you raised, you go shop for a family's groceries and deliver them!
Items you may donate to the pantry:
Dry Red Kidney Beans
Dry Lentils
Dry Chickpeas
Basmati Rice
Fufu Flour (can be bought at African market)
Cooking Oil
Walnuts
Almonds
Peanuts
USCRI WINTER COAT DRIVE
USCRI-Albany needs new or gently used winter coats for our clients. We are also collecting hats, scarves, gloves and mittens, and like-new boots. Use our Amazon Wishlist link to donate: https://bit.ly/3NkgVML or schedule a drop off at 99 Pine Street from 9am-4:30pm Monday - Friday. For questions or to schedule a drop off, please email Kelley Gourley, kgourleyuscrimail.org
ITEMS NEEDED AT USCRI-ALBANY
As always, there a few things we need to stock up on to serve the families arriving this week as well as for the rest of the month. Please share with your networks! Most of these things can be purchased from our Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZFKJ3IEAZKHF?ref_=wl_share
Most Needed Items as of 11.06.23
Winter coats (children and adult)
Hats (children and adult)
Gloves (children and adult)
Comforters (twin, full and queen sized)
Pillows
Blankets
Most Requested Items
Strollers
Bikes (for children and adults)
Sewing Machines
Pressure Cookers
Rugs
Additionally, we have several clients who are going for job interviews, and for the interviews they are required to wear steel-toed boots. If they get the job, we are able to buy the boots for them, but for this trial interview they need some they can wear for just a short time. If you have any that are no longer in use, please let me know!
Hygiene Items
Bar Soap
Body Wash Shampoo*
Shaving Cream*
Razors*
Deodorant
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste*
Feminine Pads (Highly needed)
Toilet Paper
Cleaning Supplies
Mops*
Buckets *
Brooms and Dustpans*
Scrub Brush
Sponges
Floor Cleaner Multi-purpose Cleaner*
Toilet Brush*
Laundry Detergent*
Dish Soap
Paper Towels
Trash Bags*
Household Goods
Large Trashcans w/ Lid*
Small trashcans
Laundry Baskets
Hangers*
Light bulbs Stationary Sets*
AC units and fans
Kitchen
Large Stock Pots*
Tea Kettles-Electric/Stovetop*
Rice Cookers*
Pots and Pans
Baking Dishes
Dish Drying Rack
Soup Bowls*
Cutting Boards
Silverware Organizers*
Dish Towels
Oven Mitts/Potholders Colander
Cooking Utensils
Kitchen Knives
Kitchen Scissors
Peelers
Can Openers*
Plates
Coffee/Teacups
Cutlery
Drinking Glasses
Mixing Bowls
FREE ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB
Come practice speaking English
Sunday afternoons at 3:00pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut Street, Albany
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Drop by once or be a regular
Sponsored by: Journey United Church of Christ, Westminster Presbyterian Church and Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE)
For more information contact: pastor@wpcalbany.org or Patrice Delehanty: patricedelehanty27@gmail.com
CAPITAL CITY RESCUE MISSION
Newtonville United Methodist Church is presently doing an outreach program for the Capital City Rescue Mission.
We have volunteered to serve dinner on the 2nd Monday of each month from 5:00 – 7:30pm. There are 5 volunteers needed each month to serve the guests. Young volunteers must be at least 16 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Parking is available across from the Mission in a closed DMV parking lot; the group that served in November met at NUMC to car pool. Mandatory: face masks, hair net, gloves and apron, which are all part of what the Mission supplies to the volunteers.
Please contact me if you are interested in this program or have any questions: Gail Cotler, 518-441-4853 phone/text or gailcotler@gmail.com.
SUPPORT THE HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE IN UKRAINE
United Methodists and others wishing to provide humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people in the wake of the Russian invasion of their country may contribute to Advance #982450, UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery. This fund will provide direct assistance to those in Ukraine as well as assistance to Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring countries.
Gifts to support the people of Ukraine can be made in the following ways:
The United Methodist community in Ukraine, though quite small, is actively engaged in assisting neighbors in need. Global Ministries is in touch with the church’s leadership as well as with church leaders in countries welcoming those who are fleeing from violence in Ukraine.
MUSLIM DONATION CENTER
For those wishing to donate clothing to refugees, please consider the Muslim Donation Center, 350 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham. Clothing must washed and not be stained or ripped. All underwear, socks , pajamas must be new and never worn. Bedding must be clean and no stains or rips.
They accept donations on Tues & Sat, 10-12. Tues: 5:30-7:30 PM.
REQUEST FOR COMMUNICATION WITH UNITED METHODIST SENIORS
“I am writing in hopes of getting some virtual volunteers to write letters or send cards to our wonderful residents who are of the Methodist faith. Also if there are any links the church has where services are posted online or have different prayers etc. listed I would love to share that with our residents. We have been doing non-denominational services throughout COVID but our residents have asked for a connection with members of their Methodist faith. I would be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have and look forward to hearing from you by phone or email.” Cynthia Ellison Activity Director Hudson Park Rehab & Nursing Center 325 Northern Blvd. Albany, NY 12204 (518) 449-1100 ext. 3519 CEllison@hudsonparkrehab.com
OTHER NEWS
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 Karin in the office. 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.
The Youtube link for the worship livestream is below. Clink on the link, and once on our page, click on the word "LIVE" and you'll be connected to our live broadcast. If you want to watch later in the day, you clink on this same link and follow the same process. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyjvslUcE-7o-AUWFs3C8g
CHURCH HAPPENINGS
Celebrate Advent and Christmas with Us!
December 3rd
We will be decorating the church following worship. This will go quickly with many hands, and there will be tasks for people of all ages and abilities.
Advent Sermon Series (10am worship)
December 3rd: How Does a Weary World Rejoice: We acknowledge our weariness
December 10th: How Does a Weary World Rejoice: We find joy in connection
December 17th: How Does a Weary World Rejoice: We allow ourselves to be amazed
December 24th: How Does a Wear World Rejoice: We sing stories of hope
December 24th: 7pm Christmas Eve – This will be a traditional family friendly candlelight service
Add to our celebration by inviting friends and family!
Your presence is a present to us all.
ANGEL TREE
The Angel Tree is up and located in the Grace Krause Lounge. Please feel free to take a tag or tags off the tree to help fulfill our adopted family's needs this Christmas season. This year we have adopted a family of 3 (A mom and 2 children). All wrapped gifts (along with the tags) should be returned by Sunday, December 17th. Please contact the office with any questions.
ADVENT MEMORIAL ORNAMENTS
The ornaments on the tree in the Sanctuary are a visible symbol of a donation made in honor or memory of friends and loved ones. You can make a $10 per ornament and have your loved ones honored and remembered this Christmas. Order forms are inserted in the bulletins or you can contact the office. This year, all proceeds go to USCRI (US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants) Checks payable to NUMC; “ornament” in the memo field. Orders are due by Sunday, December 17th.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY RETURNS
Advent Bible study begins on Wednesday, November 29th! We will meet on Zoom again this year, each Wednesday from 7-8:30. More details to come. All are welcome!
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE AT NUMC
January 2024
- Great location: Rt. 9 and Maxwell Rd, Newtonville.
- Ample parking.
- 162 sq ft. with plentiful natural light
- Private access
- 1st floor location.
- Clean communal restrooms.
- Kitchen privileges.
- Heat & electricity included.
- Snow removal & lawn care
Inquiries to:
Brian Hayes (518)791.9454 or Donna Buda (518)577.5797
CHILDREN'S CHURCH
Sunday School is now called Children’s Church! During this time our young people will experience church, but on a kid’s level…they will meet in Room 4, immediately following the Kid’s Time in, where they will worship with music and video to learn a new song each week, then they will listen a bible story from an age- appropriate translation, and do a fun activity in response to the reading. Sunday school elements, but in a slightly different format. It will take us all a while to have Children’s Church roll off of our tongues, but we pray that the new name and format will help grow our program!
We are looking for volunteers to help out in Children's Church. You will not have to teach every week, you will be added to a rotation schedule. The curriculum, activity and schedule will be prepared ahead of time by Stephanie Ramkissoon, the Coordinator of Youth and Family Ministries. The volunteers are in charge of administering the lesson plan and aiding the youth in the activity. See Stephanie if you should have any questions!
Steph16ramk@gmail.com
OFFICE HOURS
Nick will be in the church office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12-3pm. On Thursdays he will be holding “out of office hours” at The Works Café, in the plaza right around the corner. He will be there each week from 12-3…inside if it’s raining or hot, and outside if the weather permits. Just stop by and chat. The coffee is on him!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 1:00pm in Room 10. All are welcome to attend!
PRAYER CONCERNS
Prayers for Beth, a friend and neighbor of Diane Davison; those dealing with health issues; Kathy Maker, Bill Smith, Bill Rainbolt, Barb Rasmussen, Piper Toby, 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.
VISITATIONS
If you have someone that would like a visit, please contact Pastor Nick at pastornickbufano@gmail.com
DONATION / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
USCRI UPDATES**
As many of you know, the cost of groceries has skyrocketed for families across the country, and this especially affects our newly arrived families who are just getting started here in the Capital Region. To help our clients with that, we do a few things. First, we connect them with their local food pantries where they can get free food and diapers. Second, we have a strong connection with the Bread of Life Food Pantry at the Agape Apostolic Church in Troy. Minister Anthony Lewis there prepares loads of groceries for our families every week, which volunteers then deliver.
And now we are trying out another strategy to save our clients some money in their first few weeks in the United States. The idea is that interested community groups will raise funds to support the first round of groceries that we place in every home before new families arrive. Many of you have volunteered for the grocery runs before in which we use the client's own funds to purchase the food. If we are able to rustle up a few sponsorships, our families will have more cash on hand as they get through those tough first few months.
Contact Kelley Gourley, the volunteer coordinator at kgourley@uscrimail.org with interest.
SPONSOR A FAMILIES FIRST GROCERY SHOP
Three easy steps to help a refugee family in your community today...
1. Your group raises between $150-$350 to buy groceries for a newly arriving family.
2. Contact Kelley Gourley, volunteer coordinator, to relay how much your group has raised.
3. When we have a family of the appropriate size for the amount you raised, you go shop for a family's groceries and deliver them!
Items you may donate to the pantry:
Dry Red Kidney Beans
Dry Lentils
Dry Chickpeas
Basmati Rice
Fufu Flour (can be bought at African market)
Cooking Oil
Walnuts
Almonds
Peanuts
USCRI WINTER COAT DRIVE
USCRI-Albany needs new or gently used winter coats for our clients. We are also collecting hats, scarves, gloves and mittens, and like-new boots. Use our Amazon Wishlist link to donate: https://bit.ly/3NkgVML or schedule a drop off at 99 Pine Street from 9am-4:30pm Monday - Friday. For questions or to schedule a drop off, please email Kelley Gourley, kgourleyuscrimail.org
ITEMS NEEDED AT USCRI-ALBANY
As always, there a few things we need to stock up on to serve the families arriving this week as well as for the rest of the month. Please share with your networks! Most of these things can be purchased from our Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZFKJ3IEAZKHF?ref_=wl_share
Most Needed Items as of 11.06.23
Winter coats (children and adult)
Hats (children and adult)
Gloves (children and adult)
Comforters (twin, full and queen sized)
Pillows
Blankets
Most Requested Items
Strollers
Bikes (for children and adults)
Sewing Machines
Pressure Cookers
Rugs
Additionally, we have several clients who are going for job interviews, and for the interviews they are required to wear steel-toed boots. If they get the job, we are able to buy the boots for them, but for this trial interview they need some they can wear for just a short time. If you have any that are no longer in use, please let me know!
Hygiene Items
Bar Soap
Body Wash Shampoo*
Shaving Cream*
Razors*
Deodorant
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste*
Feminine Pads (Highly needed)
Toilet Paper
Cleaning Supplies
Mops*
Buckets *
Brooms and Dustpans*
Scrub Brush
Sponges
Floor Cleaner Multi-purpose Cleaner*
Toilet Brush*
Laundry Detergent*
Dish Soap
Paper Towels
Trash Bags*
Household Goods
Large Trashcans w/ Lid*
Small trashcans
Laundry Baskets
Hangers*
Light bulbs Stationary Sets*
AC units and fans
Kitchen
Large Stock Pots*
Tea Kettles-Electric/Stovetop*
Rice Cookers*
Pots and Pans
Baking Dishes
Dish Drying Rack
Soup Bowls*
Cutting Boards
Silverware Organizers*
Dish Towels
Oven Mitts/Potholders Colander
Cooking Utensils
Kitchen Knives
Kitchen Scissors
Peelers
Can Openers*
Plates
Coffee/Teacups
Cutlery
Drinking Glasses
Mixing Bowls
FREE ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB
Come practice speaking English
Sunday afternoons at 3:00pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut Street, Albany
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Drop by once or be a regular
Sponsored by: Journey United Church of Christ, Westminster Presbyterian Church and Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE)
For more information contact: pastor@wpcalbany.org or Patrice Delehanty: patricedelehanty27@gmail.com
CAPITAL CITY RESCUE MISSION
Newtonville United Methodist Church is presently doing an outreach program for the Capital City Rescue Mission.
We have volunteered to serve dinner on the 2nd Monday of each month from 5:00 – 7:30pm. There are 5 volunteers needed each month to serve the guests. Young volunteers must be at least 16 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Parking is available across from the Mission in a closed DMV parking lot; the group that served in November met at NUMC to car pool. Mandatory: face masks, hair net, gloves and apron, which are all part of what the Mission supplies to the volunteers.
Please contact me if you are interested in this program or have any questions: Gail Cotler, 518-441-4853 phone/text or gailcotler@gmail.com.
SUPPORT THE HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE IN UKRAINE
United Methodists and others wishing to provide humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people in the wake of the Russian invasion of their country may contribute to Advance #982450, UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery. This fund will provide direct assistance to those in Ukraine as well as assistance to Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring countries.
Gifts to support the people of Ukraine can be made in the following ways:
- Online at https://umcmission.org/advance-project/982450
- By toll-free telephone: 888-252-6174
- By check made out to Global Ministries/UMCOR with “Advance #982450-Ukraine” written on the memo line, either mailed and addressed to Global Ministries/UMCOR, GPO, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY, 10087-9068 or given at or through any United Methodist church
The United Methodist community in Ukraine, though quite small, is actively engaged in assisting neighbors in need. Global Ministries is in touch with the church’s leadership as well as with church leaders in countries welcoming those who are fleeing from violence in Ukraine.
MUSLIM DONATION CENTER
For those wishing to donate clothing to refugees, please consider the Muslim Donation Center, 350 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham. Clothing must washed and not be stained or ripped. All underwear, socks , pajamas must be new and never worn. Bedding must be clean and no stains or rips.
They accept donations on Tues & Sat, 10-12. Tues: 5:30-7:30 PM.
REQUEST FOR COMMUNICATION WITH UNITED METHODIST SENIORS
“I am writing in hopes of getting some virtual volunteers to write letters or send cards to our wonderful residents who are of the Methodist faith. Also if there are any links the church has where services are posted online or have different prayers etc. listed I would love to share that with our residents. We have been doing non-denominational services throughout COVID but our residents have asked for a connection with members of their Methodist faith. I would be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have and look forward to hearing from you by phone or email.” Cynthia Ellison Activity Director Hudson Park Rehab & Nursing Center 325 Northern Blvd. Albany, NY 12204 (518) 449-1100 ext. 3519 CEllison@hudsonparkrehab.com
OTHER NEWS
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 Karin in the office. 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.
