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January 2014 Celebrating 119 Years
Upper New York Annual Conference
Special Interest Articles:
• Pastoral
Ponderings… • UMW… • Calendar…
Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors.
Individual Highlights:
UMW 1
Trustee Report 2
Care Ministry 2
Calendar 3
Counters, Ushers &
Readers…. 3
Upcoming Scriptures
for Worship… 4
Will You Carry the
Torch? 4
Editor’s Note… 4
Round Lake United Methodist Church dedicated 1894 (518) 899-2263
Many things stand out from the writings of the Apostle Paul one of which was his reoccurring theme of “new creation.” Paul teaches the people of his day as well as all of us, that through the crucifixion, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are transformed. Paul did not imply we were the reconstructed people we were before, but we are actually made new in Christ, everything about us changes. As we start this New Year let us live as His new creation.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new
creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
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Pastoral Ponderings
United Methodist Women (UMW) December 5th UMW ladies decorated a Christmas Tree for the birds to support the Round Lake Library’s Fund raiser for the restoration of the auditorium. Our tree for the birds raised $75 for this cause.
December 7th we were host to 18 kids decorating cookies, tree trimming and chatting with Santa in our fellowship hall. The smiles on the children’s faces
pictures show: Jodi Leight, Brandon
Alling, & all of Jodi’s Kids on December 22nd at RLUMC
Thank you to Jodi and her kids! The service was wonderful and I do not think there was a dry eye in the congregation. A special thank you goes out to Jodi for all her hard work, also to Doug who helped with the sound. It was a wonderful time of worship and I am sure everyone felt very blessed. Please tell the kids how much we appreciated their talent and gifts and they are welcome to come back anytime.
Pastor Penny
were a gift to all who shared time with us.
On December 12th a group of us gathered all the goodies that our church family donation for the Christmas stockings and delivered them (all 40 of them filled to the top) to the children of Cheryl’s Lodge. It was priceless to see the children’s faces light up when they saw all the goodies. . (Continued on next page)…
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We are the Round Lake United Methodist
Church… Opening doors, Opening hearts, Opening minds!
Fourteen Ladies attended the UMW Christmas Party at Ruth Milczarek’s on December 16th. We all enjoyed a roast pork dinner with all the trimmings. We had a fun filled evening with devotions and holiday fun.
We look forward to January when we’ll be collecting items to fill our Valentine Bags for our church family shut-ins. All items will be due in Sunday, February 2nd.
UMW (Con’t from pg 1)….
The Trustees would like to thank everyone for their continued support of the many projects that we have tackled this past year. We look forward to another productive year with the upkeep of the church and parsonage our main focus. Below you will find a list of some of the projects that were completed in 2013 in the Church:
• Finished kick plates in kitchen, vents in door
• Light bulbs replaced above the altar • Pictures taken of all areas of concern
around the church and parsonage • Perennial garden completed on N. side
of the church • Bat house installed • Organized two clean up days for the
inside and outside of the church • Refurbished and planted urns in back
of church • Outside windows of the church were
scraped and painted • Drainage project at the back of church
2013 Trustees Report
The Care Ministry has been active within our church for many, many years. We have provided meals to families, taken members to appointments, visited shut-ins at their homes and nursing homes, made calls, sent cards, and many more acts of kindness. The Care Ministry is
‘Care Ministry’ by Mina Cranston
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UMW will next be meeting January 20th at 7pm. Please consider joining us.
Thanks to all our church family who were always there when we asked for your support for all our mission projects this year. We are truly blessed by your generosity.
Prayers for a Wonderful New Year from the UMW Ladies.
was completed Fellowship Hall and kitchen floors stripped and waxed • Replaced front entrance doors of the
church adding new steps • Sponsored three fund raisers to help off
set expenses
And in the Parsonage:
• Driveway repaired and sealed • Plaster issues in parsonage and
sanctuary repaired • Window sills refurbished • Lime spread on lawn • Replaced garage doors • Quotes for laminate flooring in living &
dining areas • Boiler serviced
With the start of a new year we say a special thank you to Joyce Meurs and Tom Russell for their service on Trustees. We also welcome Duane Colson and Dave Meurs to Trustees. Barbara Gregorek is also serving a second term.
the whole church. Our church is blessed with so many caring people doing "God's work". Thank you and God bless you. Please call Carol Milllington (899-2418) or Mina Cranston (877-5408) if you or someone you know has a need, or if you might be willing to help.
Sunday School Teacher Needed to be ‘On Call’
If You are Able and Interested see Pastor Penny!
Want more details? Check out the interactive version @ RoundLakeUMC.weebly.com.
Want to add your event, birthday, anniversary, etc.? Email it to [email protected] Attn: Calendar Event!
The Torch Page 3 of 4 Calendar January 2014
January 5th ~ Usher(s): tba/Ron English
Counter(s): tba
Reader(s): tba
January 12th ~ Usher(s): tba/Ron English
Counter(s): tba
Reader(s): tba
January 19th ~ Usher(s): tba/Ron English
Counter(s): tba
Reader(s): tba
Counters, Readers and Ushers…
Did you help with our Church Door Fund?
See the new door and tell us what you think!
“Every building needs a door to allow the outside in
and the inside out.”
January 26th ~ Usher(s): tba/Ron English
Counter(s):tba
Reader(s): tba
Anyone interested in volunteering to be a Usher, Counter or Reader should see Jean Halme or send an email to: [email protected] with
Attn: Counters/Ushers/Readers
in the subject line,
We’re looking for people interested in assisting with the ministry of the Torch!
Do you have time to do a little editing?
Are you willing to write an Article to contribute?
Do you have time once a month to help Fold, Stamp and deliver to the post office for the mailing?
Sunday, January 5, 2014 ~Sacrament of Holy Communion~
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72 (UMH 795); Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Sunday, January 12, 2014 Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29 (UMH 761); Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
Upcoming Scriptures for Worship
Will You Carry the Torch?
Many thanks for your help with the “new” Torch. It is coming along nicely and I am looking forward to your continued contributions in 2014 making it even better! May we all enjoy the upcoming 2014 year and share in the joy of our church and faith community.
A Note From the Editor….
Round Lake United Methodist Church
34 George Street Post Office Box 485
Round Lake, New York 12151
PHONE:
(518) 899-2263
E-MAIL: RoundLakeUMC
@gmail.com
PASTOR: Penny Brink
Home (518) 848-3707
Cell (518) 844-5385
Email [email protected]
We’re on the Web! See us at:
www.RoundLakeUMC.weebly.com
ROUND LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
34 George Street Post Office Box 485
Round Lake, New York 12151
RECIPIENT NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE 00000
Sunday, January 19, 2014 Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11 (UMH 774); 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42 Sunday, January 26, 2014 Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1,4-9 (UMH 758); 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23
Please consider if you would like helping out in keeping this valuable resource available to all our members.
Email interest to:
[email protected] Attn:
Torch Interest or find me, Barbara Gregorek after church any Sunday!
I look forward to hearing from you!
My Wish for all in 2014….
Be Involved, Be Willing to Put Yourself Out There, Be The Change You Want to See In the World.
Barbara Gregorek
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