So far they have not spent much time visiting in the community because Jonnah is concerned for their health with the cholera epidemic that has plagued Zimbabwe in recent months. He is an excellent host and has taken every precaution possible to ensure their health and safety--our loved ones are in good hands!

The group will travel to the Great Zimbabwe next week, and then will leave to return home on the 12th (arriving at JFK on the 13th around 7 am!).

Continue to pray for all four of our missionaries as they share the love of the UCC congregation with our brothers and sisters in the Kuwadzana Presbyterian Church--they need to stay healthy and safe, and the people of Kuwadzana need this reminder that they are loved, vital, valuable members of Christ's body.

By doing the will of the Father, Jesus procured the way for us to lead a life of victory. That victory begins by dying to self. Apostle Paul says in Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live but Christ lives in me.”

Beloved, as we move toward the cross of Calvary, hear Christ’s call to die to self. Only by dying to self and praying “not my will but Thine be done” will we fully experience the joy of resurrection living. He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Let us live as witnesses of that wonderful news.

Because He lives,

By MARC PARRY, Staff writer

First published: Thursday, February 9, 2006

COHOES -- A historic pipe organ that probably sounded the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" when the Civil War ended is undergoing a partial restoration that should have it humming hymns smoothly again before Easter.

United Church of Cohoes' mid-1860s vintage organ, one of the oldest in the Capital Region, would have eventually become unplayable if the congregation couldn't raise the money needed to repair it.

But with a fundraising campaign and some helpful publicity the 200-member church on Mohawk Street in Cohoes scraped together the amount needed for the renovation work without having to borrow any money. In September, the church had estimated that cost at $6,500.

"We have the organ completely paid for," TeBordo said. "It's really a blessing."

The church contracted with the Andover Organ Company of Massachusetts to do the repairs. They took the motors out two weeks ago to re-leather them. They'll also clean the organ and fix some electrical problems, said the church's music director, Kimberly Plouff.

The company also recommended restoring, at $10,000 a piece, two stops that were taken out in a previous renovation. But the church didn't have the money for that, Plouff said, or to pay an extra $2,000 to fix a faulty expression pedal.

Still, an organ that had a mind of its own, with things either not working or working when they weren't supposed to, will now be less problematic, Plouff said.

And when the Organ Historical Society holds its 50th anniversary meeting in June, it will be coming to United Church of Cohoes to hear the organ.

This Story taken from the Albany Times Union.

WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION UPCOMING EVENTS

We meet on the 1st Monday of every month at 7pm. We invite all women of the church to join us. Next meeting is Monday, February 6th.
MARCH 9, 10 & 11 – We will hold our semi-annual Rummage Sale. Please start saving your "gently used" items for our sale, but please do not bring them in until March.

Sunday, April 30th – We will have a Chicken & Biscuit Dinner following worship. Prices & sign-up sheet will be posted soon.
Saturday, May 13th – We will have a Ham Dinner. The cost of the dinner will be $8 for adults, $4 for kids 12 & under. More details to come.

We welcome back Jeri Barricks of Jeri Barricks Ministries.

Jeri will be speaking Thursday evening, January 5th at 7:00 PM,
Friday evening at 7:00 Pm along with a potluck dinner.

On Saturday Jeri will be speaking along with breakfast at the Church, and on Saturday afternoon as well.

On Sunday January 8th Jeri will be speaking for the Sunday Service.

Please come prepared to be uplifted.

Some activities on December 31st include:

At 6:00 PM there will be a Pot dinner and activities. Feel welcome to join us in the activities and bring a dish to share.

There are still buttons available for $5.00, for First night activities in Albany. Pastor Nick will be taking folks to some of the events in the city. The van will be leaving around 4:00 or 5:00 PM and will be back around 10:00 PM to prepare for the watch night Service.

If you would like to attend please contact the Church office to purchase a button.

On December 24th there will be two Service, our 7:00 PM Service and our 11:00 PM Traditional Service.

On Sunday December 25th there will be an 11:00 AM Service to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Please feel welcome in joining us for any of our Christmas Services, and let us not forget why we are celebrating.

Call Melody 326-4478; email mnadeau43 at nycap.rr.com for more information."

Volunteers are welcome to come to the Church Monday to help prepare for the Election Day dinner. And all volunteers may come Tuesday and serve as well.

We thank you all for your time and commitment and we are truly blessed to have you all there.

The Roast beef dinner is the “Best roast beef dinner I have ever had” words by Pastor Nick Tebordo. Come by and find out for yourself how true those words ring. Please call the Church office for more information.

Breakfast will be served at 9:00 AM for all those who would like to start the day with a hot meal.

Sonday School classes begin at 9:30 AM. Please call the Church office with any questions, or speak to someone when you arrive.

We welcome you and look forward to this exciting year ahead.

Our Sunday Worship service begins in the Sanctuary at 11:00 am. Please join us.

September 11, 2005 Rally Day! Sonday School begins at 9:15am. Worship will be back to the 11:00 am schedule.

The picnic will be held at The American Campground (now called Adirondack Adventure) All who attend are asked to bring a dish to share.

If you would like directions, please call the Church office. The location is the same as previous years, Take I87 North to Exit 17.