HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR - A Message From Pastor Joseph (PJ)
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www.farmingdaleumc.org THE MESSENGER Rev. Dr. Joseph Ewoodzie, Pastor January 2019 Volume: 3 Issue: 1 A Message From Pastor Joseph (PJ) HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR Be filled with the spirit of curiosity, imagination and possibilities and experience the surprising presence of God in the year 2019. A lesson from my granddaughter: This is a case of curiosity, imagination and possibilities. described here. The trick It all started with a curious question from my six year worked out very well. old granddaughter, Samuella: "Grandpa, the fireplace Sammy was happy to open and the chimney are blocked, how can Santa enter the that old dirty parcel, house?" I thought we had it all set because the believing that Santa’s Christmas tree was well decorated and the gifts were assistants had managed to gifts wrapped. That's how far my imagination went remove all the obstacles out until my granddaughter raised that question. from the chimney. Since Santa's assistants have I asked the trustees to help retrieved this old parcel, me resolve this urgent other gifts from Santa could certainly make it through issue, and Santa's assistants, this dirty chimney. Betty and Danny, came to my aid at the parsonage. Sure enough, Santa arrived on Christmas day with lots They came to show of gifts for all the four grandchildren. Samuella that although the Unlike Sammy, my granddaughter, we do not expect chimney may be blocked, gifts from Santa; however, however we believe in a God and the fireplace could not whose surprising presence removes obstacles and function, nevertheless, the opens doors in obscure situations. power of our imagination and prayer could not be stopped. Rather, it could create more possibilities for When confronted with any potential obstacle, share it, Santa to come through with gifts. pray about it, and imagine possibilities. Our God will always make a way. After a few minutes of interaction with the grandchildren, Danny brought out an old dirty parcel that had been stacked in the chimney since 1975. He Happy New Year!!! did that with some creative ingenuity that cannot be
Nursery School News Christmas Parade The Nursery School staff and children and their families end of the village down Main Street to the Village along with Pastor Joseph and his wife Bennie marched Green. At the Village Green we enjoyed some juice and in the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade in the brownies after the parade. All the children, their Village of Farmingdale. The children wore gingerbread families and the staff had such a good time and felt the costumes and headpieces made by the staff and looked holiday spirit! adorable! We marched from Northside School at one Greetings to all from the Nursery School. The Holiday Parade in Farmingdale Nursery School three and four year olds sang Christmas carols at the Farmingdale Adult Day Care. Youth Group News On Sunday, December 16th, Shanna Wurth and Susan Chung Carle led a group of 18 dedicated carolers through the rain to visit Daleview, where they sang in two conference rooms, and Hardscrabble, where they sang in the activity room. After the nice folks gave them hot chocolate and cookies, they returned to church to enjoy a supper of grilled cheese, hot soup and gingerbread cake.
Children’s Christmas Pageant Thank you to Susan Chung Carle, Jen Lee, Jayme Majoros and all who worked so hard on this year’s pageant, you guys did such a great job! Advent Candle Lighting Ceremony Barbara Schmidt, Erica Hamill and her son Eric did the reading of prayers and lighting of the Advent candles, accompanied by the Bell and Chancel choirs. It was lovely to see three generations of their family united in serving our beloved church. January 2019 3
Notes From the Loft As Director of Music for FUMC, I wish to for the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Will express my thanks to everyone who sang, you please remember the FUMC Music Ministry in your played bells and in any other way made prayers? Our most sincere desire is that God will be the Advent season and Christmas holiday glorified and His people edified in everything we do. so joyful and … FUN! Yes, we had so much We remember the great old hymn that begins, “Thou didst fun putting everything together each leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown when Thou camest week – and especially with the cantata to earth for me. But in Bethlehem’s home there was found and the Christmas Eve services. The children were SO no room for Thy holy nativity. O come to my heart, Lord WELL PREPARED by Jenn Lee and Susan Chung. We were Jesus. There is room in my heart for Thee.” SO ably supported by extra musical friends, as well. This is, essentially, what Pastor Joseph said in his A very special thanks goes to Pastor Joseph for all of his December 23rd message before we sang the cantata: “Will input, encouragement and participation along the way. If we clear the pathway of all obstacles for the Lord to enter you look up the definition for “inspired, inspiring, high our hearts? He SO MUCH wants to enter and live there.” energy dynamo” in the dictionary, PJ’s picture is there. “O come to my heart, Lord Jesus. There is room in my We are looking forward now to Lent and Easter, and we wish to assure everyone in the church that we are praying heart for Thee.” Christmas Cantata Our singers presented a lovely cantata under the participated. Our children’s choir, led by Jenn Lee, took direction of David Majoros. What a joy to celebrate this part in the cantata and raised their voices in beautiful season with such beautiful music. Thank you to all who song! Don’t forget to check out our web site for more information on Farmingdale United Methodist Church: http://www.farmingdaleumc.org/ And you can also see our current and past newsletters on line, as well: http://www.farmingdaleumc.org/Newsletter January 2019 4
UMW Christmas Dinner Another successful UMW Christmas dinner. Over 30 lovely ladies enjoyed happy holiday socialization and delicious food provided by Ace Catering. Thank you, Paisleys! Thank you to everyone who took an ornament from the Giving Tree and donated toys, scarves, hats and gloves for those in need. You are indeed a most generous group of secret Santas! Welcome to our monthly newsletter. Our hope is to bring you up-to-date on all that is happening at your church - FUMC. We will be glad to publish your church event stories so please write to us at communications@farmingdaleumc.org. January 2019 5
Upcoming Events Saturdays – 8am Lectionary Bible Study May 13-19, 2019 – Save the Date for the PGA Championship /volunteering for the January 2019 – Bible classes will resume. concession tent. NYAC-LIE District Village Events Thursday 1/10/19 Clergy Family Epiphany Party, Tuesday 1/15/19 Family Trivia Game Night - 7:30pm Smithtown 6:00pm Saturday 1/12/19 Lay Leader/Lay Member to Annual Conference, Commack 12:00pm March 16-April 19, 2019 Lay Servant Classes April 26-28, 2019 Youth Retreat at Quinipet Confirmation Classes May 13-19, 2019 Confirmation classes will be led by Betty Gastelua and Shanna Wurth, and will begin The PGA Championship at Bethpage in January. The class will include those who State Park are in 7th grade and up. The class will run from January 2019 through May 2020. We have accepted a concession tent with a total of 56 slots. Volunteers are needed to fill these slots. This is an Nursery School Registration outreach ministry and a fundraising Nursery School Registration for September event for the church and we urge 2019 classes is on January 28th through everyone to participate. Please see February 1st at 9:30 a.m. for church members. Open registration for anyone is Karen Kendrick or call the office. on January 30th and 31st at 9:30 a.m. We have programs for children 18 months Need to contact us? through 4 years old. Class time and rates Pastorjoseph@farmingdaleumc.org are available in the nursery school office office@farmingdaleumc.org and flyers are posted around the building. 516 – 694 - 3424 Please call the nursery school office at (516) 293-9078 for more info. REMINDER: There’s a great way to support the church with a percentage of your online spending. Check it out! www.umcmarket.org January 2019 6
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