Welcome as we worship online and in person. Share a warm welcome with others. Coffee hour is held in the Connections Café following the service. Coloring sheets, offering envelopes, and mission baskets are located near both entrances to the church.
The Food Pantry Has Moved!
At the end of December, Mike Cramer met with the contractor and the Building Inspector for the final inspection for our new Food Pantry location within the Fellowship Hall at the church. It passed! Thank you to all who donated to get the project completed.
On January 14th, more than 30 volunteers helped move everything into the new space; we are ready to serve our community in our new home starting this week.
We observed Human Relations Day Sunday
Global Ministries, the worldwide mission and development agency of The United Methodist Church, with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), invites churches and individuals to celebrate Human Relations Day on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
One of the Special Sunday Offerings of The United Methodist Church, this collection benefits neighborhood ministries through community developers, supports community advocacy through United Methodist Voluntary Services and works with at-risk teens through the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program.
You can contribute by sending a designated check to the church.
Dinner and a Movie
Join us on January 19th for Dinner and a Movie. We will be meeting in the café at 6 pm to enjoy pizza together and will then watch the movie, "The Heart of Texas". Let’s look forward to some good food and conversation!
On February 16th we will again meet for dinner and a movie. We will be taking sign-ups for that one and ordering from Augie’s. The movie is yet to be decided. If you have an idea of something you would like to see, please send your suggestions to Sue Cramer in the office.
First Friday Chocolate Fest
The February First Friday, to be held on February 3rd, will be a Chocolate Fest. This would be a great opportunity to invite our neighbors into the church for fellowship. We could make it a chocolate cookie contest; it’s only limited by your imagination! If you would like to lead us in this program, please contact the office.
Bishop Hector Welcomes You
As of January 1, Bishop Hector Burgos, who prefers to be addressed as Bishop Hector, is the new bishop of the Upper New York Conference. Click here to read his welcome message.
Bishop Hector is eager to meet laity and clergy throughout the Conference and has scheduled dates for regional meetings. The meetings will be as follows:
The laity meetings will be from 7 – 8:30 pm.
Hannaford Helps
Our Food Pantry has been selected to receive $1 from every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold during the month of January 2023 at the Hannaford located at 43 Round Lake Road, Ballston Lake, NY. Each month the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program gives back to our communities by selecting a nonprofit local to each store to benefit from the purchase of every Fight Hunger Bag. From previous participation, we have received a total of $528. With food prices rising, every dollar is important, so let’s help the Food Pantry.
Fair Trade Coffee or Chocolate
Fair Trade products are available. Chocolate bars (Extra Dark Panama, Sea Salt with Caramel Crunch and Sea Salt with Almonds), and coffees (Regular breakfast blend, Hazelnut, and Decaf) can be purchased by contacting Stan Lockwood at 518-885-1552 or at stosh964@gmail.com. Enjoy some soon!
Prayer Requests
Please join our prayer group. This is an on-line way of praying for each other and praising God for what is happening in our lives. If you are interested in being involved, please contact the office to be set up.
Thrift Shop and Food Pantry
The Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays from 9:30 till noon; the Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays -- now in its new location in the Fellowship Hall of the church -- also from 9:30 till noon.
Thank you to the people who donate their time and effort to make all of these offerings possible. There are many clients and they appreciate your help.
BSUMC's Online Presence
Our services are posted to Facebook and on our website. If you Like it on Facebook and share it, it will reach many more people than if it is just on our Facebook page. You can also direct anyone to the This Week's Service page of this site, on the Videos tab (https://www.ballstonspaumchurch.org/this-weeks-service.html), where the service is posted weekly.
Upcoming Events
January 18 - Trustee meeting, 6:30 pm
January 19 - Dinner & Movie, 6 pm
February 3 - First Friday: Chocolate Fest
Celebrations!
Here are the birthdays thus far in 2023:
There are no anniversaries in January.
If you have a birthday, anniversary, or graduation to celebrate, please send it to the office. We love to celebrate!
Volunteers for Next Sunday
Sound Mark Warner
Projection Katie Warner
Liturgist
Ushers Mary Drake & George Mallette
Coffee Hour Anne Marie Williams & Debbie Costanzo
Music Terri Knowlton
Have a blessed week
The Food Pantry Has Moved!
At the end of December, Mike Cramer met with the contractor and the Building Inspector for the final inspection for our new Food Pantry location within the Fellowship Hall at the church. It passed! Thank you to all who donated to get the project completed.
On January 14th, more than 30 volunteers helped move everything into the new space; we are ready to serve our community in our new home starting this week.
We observed Human Relations Day Sunday
Global Ministries, the worldwide mission and development agency of The United Methodist Church, with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), invites churches and individuals to celebrate Human Relations Day on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
One of the Special Sunday Offerings of The United Methodist Church, this collection benefits neighborhood ministries through community developers, supports community advocacy through United Methodist Voluntary Services and works with at-risk teens through the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program.
You can contribute by sending a designated check to the church.
Dinner and a Movie
Join us on January 19th for Dinner and a Movie. We will be meeting in the café at 6 pm to enjoy pizza together and will then watch the movie, "The Heart of Texas". Let’s look forward to some good food and conversation!
On February 16th we will again meet for dinner and a movie. We will be taking sign-ups for that one and ordering from Augie’s. The movie is yet to be decided. If you have an idea of something you would like to see, please send your suggestions to Sue Cramer in the office.
First Friday Chocolate Fest
The February First Friday, to be held on February 3rd, will be a Chocolate Fest. This would be a great opportunity to invite our neighbors into the church for fellowship. We could make it a chocolate cookie contest; it’s only limited by your imagination! If you would like to lead us in this program, please contact the office.
Bishop Hector Welcomes You
As of January 1, Bishop Hector Burgos, who prefers to be addressed as Bishop Hector, is the new bishop of the Upper New York Conference. Click here to read his welcome message.
Bishop Hector is eager to meet laity and clergy throughout the Conference and has scheduled dates for regional meetings. The meetings will be as follows:
- February 16 – Northeast Region - New Hartford
- March 2 – Northeast Region - Plattsburgh UMC
The laity meetings will be from 7 – 8:30 pm.
Hannaford Helps
Our Food Pantry has been selected to receive $1 from every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold during the month of January 2023 at the Hannaford located at 43 Round Lake Road, Ballston Lake, NY. Each month the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program gives back to our communities by selecting a nonprofit local to each store to benefit from the purchase of every Fight Hunger Bag. From previous participation, we have received a total of $528. With food prices rising, every dollar is important, so let’s help the Food Pantry.
Fair Trade Coffee or Chocolate
Fair Trade products are available. Chocolate bars (Extra Dark Panama, Sea Salt with Caramel Crunch and Sea Salt with Almonds), and coffees (Regular breakfast blend, Hazelnut, and Decaf) can be purchased by contacting Stan Lockwood at 518-885-1552 or at stosh964@gmail.com. Enjoy some soon!
Prayer Requests
Please join our prayer group. This is an on-line way of praying for each other and praising God for what is happening in our lives. If you are interested in being involved, please contact the office to be set up.
- Prayers for the people who have Covid, that they return to health quickly.
- Mary Drake asks for prayers for the families of Carol Lund and Joan Diamond who both passed away.
- Terri Knowlton asks for prayers for herself and her family following the unexpected passing of her brother. Kyle. He was 56.
- Ilah is requesting prayers for her son-in-law Ron and family. Ron has been admitted to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, two hours away from Kim and Abby, making it difficult for all of them.
- Mary Drake asks for continued prayers for her nephew Charlie who has stage 4 non-curable metastatic cancer throughout his body. He is only 46.
- Anne-Marie asks for continued prayers for her daughter Laurie’s healing, and for her to have patience. She’s grateful for God’s leading and direction.
Thrift Shop and Food Pantry
The Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays from 9:30 till noon; the Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays -- now in its new location in the Fellowship Hall of the church -- also from 9:30 till noon.
Thank you to the people who donate their time and effort to make all of these offerings possible. There are many clients and they appreciate your help.
BSUMC's Online Presence
Our services are posted to Facebook and on our website. If you Like it on Facebook and share it, it will reach many more people than if it is just on our Facebook page. You can also direct anyone to the This Week's Service page of this site, on the Videos tab (https://www.ballstonspaumchurch.org/this-weeks-service.html), where the service is posted weekly.
Upcoming Events
January 18 - Trustee meeting, 6:30 pm
January 19 - Dinner & Movie, 6 pm
February 3 - First Friday: Chocolate Fest
Celebrations!
Here are the birthdays thus far in 2023:
- Stan Lockwood (1/2)
- Tyler Parlapiano (1/2)
- Lynne Blake (1/5)
- Shawn Taylor (1/5)
- John Staulters (1/7)
- Pat Brewster (1/8)
- John Cummings (1/17)
- Thelma Armer (1/20)
There are no anniversaries in January.
If you have a birthday, anniversary, or graduation to celebrate, please send it to the office. We love to celebrate!
Volunteers for Next Sunday
Sound Mark Warner
Projection Katie Warner
Liturgist
Ushers Mary Drake & George Mallette
Coffee Hour Anne Marie Williams & Debbie Costanzo
Music Terri Knowlton
Have a blessed week