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TThhee SSppiirree The newsletter of the Bay Shore United Methodist Church
The Rev. Wendy C. Modeste, Pastor May-June 2018
God Moves in a Mysterious Way!
If someone had told you that our small congregation would need $350,000 to restore our church and parsonage, it would have been dismissed as impossible.
And, truth be told, there were discouraging moments. We launched the capital campaign by applying for grants seeking financing. Each application included a detailed description of the project, pages and pages of competitive bids, historical information and an overview of our ministry. It was an arduous task. The outcome: Every grant application submitted to a variety of organizations was denied.
Clearly, God had a plan other than our plan. God wanted our faith to grow beyond our expectations. So, God tested our faith, and in due course we have learned to trust God. As a result, through the efforts of our members and our wonderful neighbors in the Bay Shore-Brightwaters community, we have raised over $190,292 toward our goal in five short months.
We are a living witness of a people who dare to believe God and step out by faith—we have trusted God every step of the way. We are meeting for prayer early in the morning Monday to Friday at the altar in the Sanctuary. We are fasting and crying out to God to make provisions.
Here is our newest challenge: A retired Bay Shore businessman has challenged us to raise another $25,000—and he will match it. Once again I turn to you, our small but dedicated congregation, to join in this fund-raising campaign. If you haven’t contributed yet, now is the time. I encourage you to approach businesses and leaders in the Bay Shore-Brightwaters community and ask their support.
“God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform. He plants His footsteps in the sea and rides upon the storm.” (William Cowper, 1773)
Our God is an awesome God! In His grip,
Pastor Wendy
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The cross of pain and death
transformed to the symbol of glory and resurrection.
EASTER CELEBRATIONS
Beautiful decorations, glorious music,
and a wonderful message of hope and
deliverance were shared on Easter
Morning. Thanks to all who participated.
May God meet you at the point of your
need, today and forevermore!
WE GOT A WHIFFENPOOF!
Each year, a group of rising Yale seniors are
selected to be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world's
oldest collegiate a cappella group. This year,
that number includes Bay Shore UMC’s own
Kwasi Enin (back row, left), who with the other
Whiffs give over 250 performances around the
world, including one April 14th
in Patchogue
attended by many from his Church family.
Kwasi’s gig as a performer and Associate
Business Manager for the Whiffs lasts until
September when he resumes his studies in
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental
Biology. Congratulations Kwasi!
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MOTHER’S DAY
Children of the Church gave out flow
hugs on Mother's Day to thank mothe
all the women who care for and
children and youth - sisters and aun
teachers and coaches - and of course p
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Join us for Worship on Sunday June
our latest group of young people co
their confirmation as members of the
Methodist Church and our congregatio
May - June 2018
THRIFT SHOP
The thrift shop has reopened. Pl
reusable summer clothing and h
restock the shelves. We cou
volunteers, even one shift eve
helps out. Please see Christi
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COLLEGE CONNEC
Our College Connection has been
goodies to our 12 college students
All have enjoyed their surprise
please let me know of summer and
college students. Thank you,
Christine Hoff, coordinator
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NEWS
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for your Service!
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been sending boxes of
ents throughout the year.
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BAY SHORE MUSIC AND ART FAIR JUNE 10TH
Join us on Sunday June 10th
from 11am to 3pm as we take part in the annual Bay Shore Music and Art
Fair. Stop by and help staff the Church table on Main Street. Free fish coloring craft for the kids.
Two young people visiting our exhibit.
BIRTHDAYS
May 1 Lorraine DiGenaro, Jessica Wood
May 2 Shaylin Kane, Andrew Navratil
May 5 Kwasi Enin
May 9 Robert Hogan, Kevin McElroy,
Christopher Madeska
May 10 Ellie Barbieri, Samuel Owusu
May 11 Ridley Tomlinson
May 12 Kaitlyn DiPietro
May 16 Jean Carr, Aurora Costales,
Sean Tomlinson
May 18 Arvind Chandran
May 19 Deirdrea Renwick
May 23 Joseph Essuman
May 24 Akosua Aboagye
May 26 Richard Berka
May 29 Donald Conste
June 2 Kerry Seyda
June 3 Patrick Farugio
June 4 Kristina Conste
June 5 Sarah Schaw
June 6 Kwaku O. Owusu
June 9 Jeffrey Zelenka
June 10 Amanda Van Nostrand
June 11 Kristina Valcarce
June 13 Christine Williams
June 14 Kimberly Gosline
June 17 Melinda Dieters
June 19 Jonathan Hannett
June 20 Jason Abrams, Kerri Giesler,
David Scharfenberg
June 21 Bill Aromi, Megan Joseph, Ed Williams
June 24 Otila Perez
June 25 David Fager
June 26 Brittany Arrigo, Robert Miller
June 27 Joyce DeLuca
June 28 Megan McElroy
June 29 Stephen Schmalfuss
June 30 Jessica DiPietro
July 3 Carol Moore
July 4 Abena Amoako-Ababio
July 8 Richard Berka, Caitlyn McElroy
July 9 James Erale
July 10 Jean Ufer
July 11 Riana Kane
July 12 Helen Wilson, Tom Wilson
July 14 Christopher Swetland,
Brianna Tucciarone
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EVEN MORE BIRTHDAYS!
July 18 Cynthia Conste, Sean Wilson
July 20 Michael Weick
July 21 Kevin Ryan, Tyler Seyda
July 22 Sarah Elizabeth Kirkup,
Stephanie Nock, Herbert VanNostrand,
Kwaku Amoako-Ababio
July 23 John Kresse III, Robyn Schwartz,
Diane Timmoney
July 24 Corrine Conste
July 26 Alexander DeVita
July 27 Geoffrey Lawther
July 30 Timothy Sullivan
July 3l Kailey Dowd, Harold Owen August 1 Charles Finfrock
August 3 McKinley Seyda
August 6 Michael Burvenich
August 8 Megan Renwick, Bill Scharfenberg
August 9 Coralie Guittard, Charles Mayer
August 11 Ben Klimpel, Scott Owen
August 15 Linda Bullock
August 16 William Moore
August 20 Jim Cooper, Ebenezer Enin,
Susan Yost
August 25 Kim DiGiovanna, Chris Sawyer
August 26 Michael Harrington,
Michael Renwick, Sr.,
Pansy Tomlinson
August 29 Charles Mayer, Jr., Harold Swetland
August 30 Anthony Seabrooks
August 31 Elizabeth Weick
ANNIVERSARIES
May 3 Floyd and Donna Lechner
May 9 Ed and Joyce Stein
May 17 Frederick and Adwoa Ababio
May 20 Roy and Ellen Fager
May 28 Steven and Mary Hemmerle
June 9 William and Jeanne Aromi
June 11 Sam and Karen DiPietro
June 15 Michael and Joan Burvenich
June 18 Nicholas and Lorraine DiGenaro
June 19 Ridley and Pansy Tomlinson
June 20 Harold and Leslie Owen
June 25 Thomas and Helen Wilson
June 26 Luis and Kathy Guevara
July 15 McKinley and Kerry Seyda
July 22 Richard and Pat Riedel
July 23 William and Gail Moore
July 26 Donald and Diane Timmoney
July 28 Kevin and Ellen McElroy
July 30 George and Betty Mack
Contact the Church Office to add or correct your birthday or anniversary.
OTHER DATES TO REMEMBER
Soup Kitchen Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Thrift Shop Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Elaine Williams is now at Bella Mi Salon
135 East Main Street East Islip NY
Bay Shore
Day Care and
PreschoolA nonsectarian public service ministry
of the Bay Shore United Methodist Church
Now enrolling for Summer and FallNew! “Discovery Playground” Outdoor Classroom
Fun and learning in the fresh air.
8am – 6pm M-F * Day Care ages
Preschool ages 3 to 5
Early Head Start ages 18-36 months
631-647-4326 * bayshoreumc.org/childcare
No better start anywhere!
United Methodist Church of Bay Shore107 East Main Street Bay Shore NY 11706
Rev. Wendy C. Modeste, PastorTel: 631-666-7194
www.bayshoreumc.org
The Spire – May/June 2018
Elaine Williams is now at
135 East Main Street East Islip NY
Bay Shore
Day Care and
Preschool A nonsectarian public service ministry
of the Bay Shore United Methodist Church
Now enrolling for Summer and Fall Playground” Outdoor Classroom
Fun and learning in the fresh air.
ages 3 to 5
to 5
36 months
4326 * bayshoreumc.org/childcare
No better start anywhere!
of Bay Shore NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 113
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
Rev. Wendy C. Modeste, Pastor
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PROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 113
BAY SHORE, NY 11706