This week's Chimings email
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Weekly Edition, May 16, 2019
I am looking out of my office window at the beautiful crab apple tree in full bloom and thanking God for creation and especially the sunshine today! There is much to be said about taking the time to "smell the roses!"
I spoke with Pastor Jack this morning, He said that Becky's counts are in the "normal" range and she is feeling good. They are both ready to come home, but must remain in Buffalo for now. Many thanks for the cards and prayers which are helping them get through.
We have such a great weekend planned, we hope you will be able to join us! On Saturday, we will have our first Scavenger Hunt/Road Rally event. Hopefully the rain holds off and those that are signed up will have a lot of fun.
On Sunday, we will celebrate Holy Communion at our 8:30 service and the Rite of Confirmation at our 10am service. Six young people in our church family will take the step of committing themselves to Jesus. We have special music planned and surely there will be cake! Celebrations are most fun when you are here too!
We are still taking applications for the Gordon Williams scholarship and taking names for Camperships. Check out the bulletin for more information.
Mark your calendars for Monday, June 3rd, at 7pm, the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center will be presenting a discussion on Internet Safety for Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members here at Immanuel. This presentation offers tips and guidance on what you can do to support and protect your child as they utilize the internet. All are welcome!
We still have salt pots available if you would like to adopt one. Just let Pam or Barb Merckel know if you would like to plant and care for one (or more) of our salt pots.
May God smile upon you and remember friends and family are ALWAYS welcome here! See you in church,
Peace,
Pastor Pam and Pastor Jack
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Pam Kelsey-Gossard
Administrative Assistant/Associate Pastor
Immanuel United Methodist Church
PO Box 335
Camillus NY 13031
315-487-1171
churchofthebells@gmail.com
I am looking out of my office window at the beautiful crab apple tree in full bloom and thanking God for creation and especially the sunshine today! There is much to be said about taking the time to "smell the roses!"
I spoke with Pastor Jack this morning, He said that Becky's counts are in the "normal" range and she is feeling good. They are both ready to come home, but must remain in Buffalo for now. Many thanks for the cards and prayers which are helping them get through.
We have such a great weekend planned, we hope you will be able to join us! On Saturday, we will have our first Scavenger Hunt/Road Rally event. Hopefully the rain holds off and those that are signed up will have a lot of fun.
On Sunday, we will celebrate Holy Communion at our 8:30 service and the Rite of Confirmation at our 10am service. Six young people in our church family will take the step of committing themselves to Jesus. We have special music planned and surely there will be cake! Celebrations are most fun when you are here too!
We are still taking applications for the Gordon Williams scholarship and taking names for Camperships. Check out the bulletin for more information.
Mark your calendars for Monday, June 3rd, at 7pm, the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center will be presenting a discussion on Internet Safety for Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members here at Immanuel. This presentation offers tips and guidance on what you can do to support and protect your child as they utilize the internet. All are welcome!
We still have salt pots available if you would like to adopt one. Just let Pam or Barb Merckel know if you would like to plant and care for one (or more) of our salt pots.
May God smile upon you and remember friends and family are ALWAYS welcome here! See you in church,
Peace,
Pastor Pam and Pastor Jack
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Pam Kelsey-Gossard
Administrative Assistant/Associate Pastor
Immanuel United Methodist Church
PO Box 335
Camillus NY 13031
315-487-1171
churchofthebells@gmail.com
April 24, 2019 - Special Edition Chimings:
Greeting friends of Immanuel: I want to make you aware of the current reality facing our Christian Education ministry. As you know, the Christian Education Coordinator is a staff position at Immanuel held by Carol Doucette. Through the years, Carol has reached out to many volunteers to help her run this ministry. Over the past nine years, in spite of her efforts, the number of available volunteers has steadily diminished. As a result, Carol has found herself filling in the gaps so that the existing programs could continue to be offered.
We find ourselves in critical need of volunteers in order to continue to minister to the families of Immanuel. Let me be clear about where we stand. If we are unable to fill the empty slots that we have, we may be forced to cancel some of our programming. Currently, we are in need of two teachers for the 2019-2020 school year; one for the K-3rd grade class and one for the 4th-6th grade class. We are also in need of leaders for our JR/SR HI Youth program as well as two co-directors for our Summer Fun in the Sun Week scheduled for August.
I have heard over and over again how important it is that we offer Christian Education to our church families as well as to the Camillus Community. How are you being called to minister to our families? There is a spot for you! Carol will be holding a series of listening sessions to better explain what the expectations of our volunteers are. Please be in prayer with me as we ask God to bring the volunteers we need to the forefront so that we can continue to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Serving with you,
Pastor Jack
Greeting friends of Immanuel: I want to make you aware of the current reality facing our Christian Education ministry. As you know, the Christian Education Coordinator is a staff position at Immanuel held by Carol Doucette. Through the years, Carol has reached out to many volunteers to help her run this ministry. Over the past nine years, in spite of her efforts, the number of available volunteers has steadily diminished. As a result, Carol has found herself filling in the gaps so that the existing programs could continue to be offered.
We find ourselves in critical need of volunteers in order to continue to minister to the families of Immanuel. Let me be clear about where we stand. If we are unable to fill the empty slots that we have, we may be forced to cancel some of our programming. Currently, we are in need of two teachers for the 2019-2020 school year; one for the K-3rd grade class and one for the 4th-6th grade class. We are also in need of leaders for our JR/SR HI Youth program as well as two co-directors for our Summer Fun in the Sun Week scheduled for August.
I have heard over and over again how important it is that we offer Christian Education to our church families as well as to the Camillus Community. How are you being called to minister to our families? There is a spot for you! Carol will be holding a series of listening sessions to better explain what the expectations of our volunteers are. Please be in prayer with me as we ask God to bring the volunteers we need to the forefront so that we can continue to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Serving with you,
Pastor Jack
