August 2010
August Bible Verse - And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seet him. Hebrews 11:6
17th -Sonshine Patch open house from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday's - Pastor Jim's Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. in the adult class room (2nd floor).
Wednesday's - New Adult Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. in the downstairs conference room. Men and women are welcomed to attend. See Karen Vanderwerken for details; call 371-4664.
Wednesday's - Healing Prayer every Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday's - Prayer and Praise 7:00 p.m.
Friday's - Prayer Vigil 9:00 p.m.
Saturday's - Free Community Dinner 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Volunteers Needed - Anyone interested in volunteering for Children's Church, or for the up-coming year of Kings Klub, please talk to Kaitlyn. We need your help.
Hopes & Dreams Room (re-store) - We will be open on Saturday nights, during our communmity dinner. Goods are always needed. We've had requests for usable furniture, baby furniture, and maternity clothes. Please remember, they need to be in fair condition. Please contact Debbie at 308-7702.
Food Pantry (re-store) - Check your cupboards to see what you can spare!!! We are always in need of cereal, soup, tuna, potatoes (boxed or canned), and juice. Any donations can be made to the box by the main entrance doors, or directly to the food pantry during office hours (Mon-Fri / 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.). Every little bit helps!
Sonshine Patch Pre-School - Now accepting applications for September 2010. Open to children ages 3 and 4 years old. Call now for registration 237-5543.
SHOUT! - Open to students in grades 6-12. Summer meetings on Tuesday nights, starting at 6:00 PM 8/3, 8/10 and 8/24. Back to school pool party Saturday 8/28. Call Kaity for a ride 669-2382.
July 2010
July Bible Verse - Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknoledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
12th through 16th - Vacation Bible School (VBS)from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mark your calendars for a week of fun!
Tuesday's - Pastor Jim's Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. in the adult classroom.
Wednesday's - New Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. Men and women are welcome to attend. Contact Karen Vanderwerkin (371-4664) for details
Wednesday's - Healing Prayor from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Friday Night Bible Study - Postponed until July 16th.
Weekly Prayer List - Of course we could all use prayers! But please help us keep the weekly prayer list current. If you know of names that need to go on the list, or names that can come off, please contact the office with the information.
Mathew 25 Ministries - We are in need of some items for the Hopes & Dreams Room (re-store). Summer clothing is in demand. If you can donate children's clothing (sizes 2T - 18/XL), men or women's clothing (larger sizes needed most), or children's shoes/slippers, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, we need useable furniture, dishes, glasses, or pots & pans. Please remember, they need to be in fair condition. Thank You.
NOTE: SHOUT! Open to students in grades 6-12. Summer meetings on Tuesday nights, starting at 6pm 7/20; 7/27; 8/03; 8/10; 8/24 Back to School Pool Party Saturday /28. Call Kaity for a ride 669-2382
NOTE: Sonshine Patch Pre-School Now accepting applications for September 2010 open to children ages 3 and 4 years old. Call now for registration 237-5543.
NOTE: SAVE YOUR BOTTLES!!
The Youth group will be conducting a bottle drive at the beginning of August. Please save all cans and bottles with a deposit. You can drop off bags of cans after VBS week is over or schedule a pick-up for the weekend of August 8-9th. All proceeds will go to the Youth & Children Scholarship fund!
NOTE: The Sonshine Patch needs help getting the rest of the peastone (10 tons) spread around the playground AND help is needed to get the playsets stained (we already have the stain!) If you are able to help with either of these tasks, please speak with Denise 237-5543 or 275-0051.
June 2010
June Bible Verse: Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. Jeremiah 17:7
6th -Chicken dinner fundraiser after worship service. For the women of faith over the top weekend.
7th -Women's Association pot blessing dinner at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a new dish towel to replenish the towel supply in the kitchen.
13th -Coffee Hour after church.
18th & 19th -Garage sale at 183 Manor Avenue (corner of North Third street) for the benefit of the United Church of Cohoes. Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
19th -Church Picnic from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the home of Randy and Gina Phillips.
20th -Summer Hours start. Worship Service is now 10:00 a.m.
21st -Elders and Deacons meeting. Join us in the gathering room at 6:00 p.m. for dinner; at 6:30 p.m. the meetings start.
NOTE: Sonshine Patch needs help getting the rest of the peastone spread around the playground AND help is needed to get the playsets stained (we already have the stain). If you are able to help please speak with Denise.
NOTE: Prayer Vigil every Friday at 9:00 p.m.
NOTE: Prayer and Praise every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
NOTE: Healing For Damaged Emotions every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
NOTE: Free Community Dinner every Saturday from 4:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
NOTE: We will be needing help from several "junior carpenters" with some shelving work and closet upgrades in the Uncle Wes building. To help with this project please see Frank Bagnardi.
NOTE: Healing Prayer every Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
NOTE: Pastor Jim's Bible Study; 7:30 p.m. in the adult classroom.
NOTE: Bible Study/Teaching Series "Transforming the Mind" led by Terry Roski Johnson on Friday Evenings has been postponed until July 16th.
NOTE: Look for a decorated card board box in the narthax that will be there on a regular basis. Our food pantry is doing so well that it needs all the help it can get. Also your used plastic bags would be appreciated.
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