Today is Easter Sunday! Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord.
Spread the good news o’er all the earth:
Jesus has died and has risen.
Welcome Back!
We have opened our doors for in-person worship! Masks are required whenever you are not seated; seating will be at least 6 feet apart. Please enter by the south (ramp) door. You will be guided to a seat, and at the end of the service you will be dismissed via the north door by an usher. We will continue not singing as a congregation.
For anyone wishing to remain at home we will continue posting worship services on Facebook and our website.
Easter Flowers
Thank you to all who brought in an Easter flower and put it on the altar this morning. And thank you to all who gave a donation in place of a flower. Both are sources of gladness on this holy morning.
Ballston Spa UMC Special Church Conference
We held a virtual church conference on Monday, March 29. to discuss the change to the Pastor’s salary and the adjustments to the 2021 budget. These changes were due to Pastor Kelly going from ¾ time to ½ time. Both were passed unanimously.
Mark Your Calendar
We will be having a Souper Soup Supper fund-raiser on Saturday, April 10th from 4 to 7 pm. It will be strictly take-out. Hearty chicken noodle and broccoli cheese soups will be available. Soups will be available in small and large portions; for pre-orders, contact the church by phone at 518-885-6886, or by email.
We anticipate another fundraiser on May 8th and will need volunteers stepping forward for these events. Please let the church office know if you will be on the planning team or be a volunteer as soon as possible.
11:30 a.m. Sunday Coffee Hour is on ZOOM or by Phone
Join us for a virtual coffee fellowship via Zoom (either by computer/iPad or phone). Bring your own refreshment and enjoy seeing each other via Zoom. This is the link through May at 11:30 AM Eastern Time (note the new time as of March 14):
In the Zoom app, you can use Meeting ID: 963 0143 0502 / Passcode: 956579
Or simply click here to join Zoom Meeting
You are also welcome to dial in via phone at 929-205-6099 using Meeting ID: 963 0143 0502 / Passcode: 956579
Add the invitation to your electronic calendar by clicking here.
Prayer Group
Please consider joining our prayer group. This is an on-line way of praying for each other’s needs and praising God for what is happening in each other’s lives. If you would be interested in being involved, please either call or email the office and you can be set up.
This week's prayer concerns:
Equalization Member Applications
The Upper New York Annual Conference will be held virtually this year from Thursday, June 17th to Saturday, June 19th. If you would like to be an Equalization Member, you may contact Carrie in the District office at 518-480-4866 or adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org for an application. Equalization members are laypersons from local churches who serve as delegates to Annual Conference in order to maintain an equal number of lay & clergy voting delegates. Applications must be completed and received at the district office by April 15th.
Fair Trade
Panama Extra Dark, Orange, Sea Salt with Almonds, and Caramel Crunch with Sea Salt varieties of Fair Trade chocolate are available for purchase (Sea Salt w/Almonds are $3.50, the others are $3.00). Organic Regular Coffee, Decaf Coffee, and various organic teas are also available. Please contact Stan Lockwood at 518.885.1552 or stosh964@gmail.com to arrange for delivery or pick-up.
A Directory is Being Planned
There will be a directory coming out soon but there are people whose pictures are missing. Emails will be sent to those people. If you would like a newer picture than what was taken three years ago, please feel free to send it in. You can email your picture to the office at bsumc@albany.twcbc.com for inclusion.
Musical Offerings
Do you sing or play an instrument? Would you be willing to provide some music for our Sunday Services?
If so, please contact Cathy King at cathys.notes@gmail.com or 518-538-4523. She will be happy to work with you and schedule a date for your musical offering to be included in a worship service.
Celebrations!
We have two birthdays to celebrate this week:
If there is a birthday or anniversary that you would like shared, please send it to the church office by email. Happy celebrations are always a blessing!
Have a blessed week
Spread the good news o’er all the earth:
Jesus has died and has risen.
Welcome Back!
We have opened our doors for in-person worship! Masks are required whenever you are not seated; seating will be at least 6 feet apart. Please enter by the south (ramp) door. You will be guided to a seat, and at the end of the service you will be dismissed via the north door by an usher. We will continue not singing as a congregation.
For anyone wishing to remain at home we will continue posting worship services on Facebook and our website.
Easter Flowers
Thank you to all who brought in an Easter flower and put it on the altar this morning. And thank you to all who gave a donation in place of a flower. Both are sources of gladness on this holy morning.
Ballston Spa UMC Special Church Conference
We held a virtual church conference on Monday, March 29. to discuss the change to the Pastor’s salary and the adjustments to the 2021 budget. These changes were due to Pastor Kelly going from ¾ time to ½ time. Both were passed unanimously.
Mark Your Calendar
We will be having a Souper Soup Supper fund-raiser on Saturday, April 10th from 4 to 7 pm. It will be strictly take-out. Hearty chicken noodle and broccoli cheese soups will be available. Soups will be available in small and large portions; for pre-orders, contact the church by phone at 518-885-6886, or by email.
We anticipate another fundraiser on May 8th and will need volunteers stepping forward for these events. Please let the church office know if you will be on the planning team or be a volunteer as soon as possible.
11:30 a.m. Sunday Coffee Hour is on ZOOM or by Phone
Join us for a virtual coffee fellowship via Zoom (either by computer/iPad or phone). Bring your own refreshment and enjoy seeing each other via Zoom. This is the link through May at 11:30 AM Eastern Time (note the new time as of March 14):
In the Zoom app, you can use Meeting ID: 963 0143 0502 / Passcode: 956579
Or simply click here to join Zoom Meeting
You are also welcome to dial in via phone at 929-205-6099 using Meeting ID: 963 0143 0502 / Passcode: 956579
Add the invitation to your electronic calendar by clicking here.
Prayer Group
Please consider joining our prayer group. This is an on-line way of praying for each other’s needs and praising God for what is happening in each other’s lives. If you would be interested in being involved, please either call or email the office and you can be set up.
This week's prayer concerns:
- Please pray for Lou Cook who has pneumonia. Thanksgiving that April 1st Joyce moves into a hospice room which will allow her family to visit her daily. Cards may be sent to Lou at 53 Margaret Drive in Ballston Spa. Joyce enjoys when Lou shares them with her.
- Sue Cramer asks for prayers for their granddaughter Megan and that the doctors find a diagnosis.
- Ilah asks for prayers for Garner who was born 9 weeks early and weighed in at just over 3 pounds. We pray for his continued gains and hold on life.
- An update from Melody Babcock: Kinsley is home from the hospital.
- Ilah sends this message: Some time ago I had requested prayers for a friend Sue undergoing some serious health challenges. We received word that she is indeed recovering. As her husband stated, "it is a miracle." This has taken many months. Many times we don't hear the good reports and I wanted all of you to know how important your prayers are to many people, this one in particular is very thankful.
- Pat Jones asks for prayers for Russ, a family friend in his 80s with cancer.
- Prayers for Bill Haege’s health and adjustment to using his wheelchair. And prayers for Katie, his caregiver, who is struggling with her grandmother's death.
- Please pray for Amy in her early pregnancy.
- Prayers for Gary Persons as he continues to improve.
- Melissa Taylor is praising God for helping her through her treatments and appreciates our prayers and support.
- Keep Bob Elbertson in your prayers. He enjoyed his 95th birthday celebration at church.
- Ilah Sisson Walser asks: Heartfelt concern and prayers for those suffering from COVID 19 and their families. Give people strength to continue to safeguard against exposure and contacting the virus.
Equalization Member Applications
The Upper New York Annual Conference will be held virtually this year from Thursday, June 17th to Saturday, June 19th. If you would like to be an Equalization Member, you may contact Carrie in the District office at 518-480-4866 or adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org for an application. Equalization members are laypersons from local churches who serve as delegates to Annual Conference in order to maintain an equal number of lay & clergy voting delegates. Applications must be completed and received at the district office by April 15th.
Fair Trade
Panama Extra Dark, Orange, Sea Salt with Almonds, and Caramel Crunch with Sea Salt varieties of Fair Trade chocolate are available for purchase (Sea Salt w/Almonds are $3.50, the others are $3.00). Organic Regular Coffee, Decaf Coffee, and various organic teas are also available. Please contact Stan Lockwood at 518.885.1552 or stosh964@gmail.com to arrange for delivery or pick-up.
A Directory is Being Planned
There will be a directory coming out soon but there are people whose pictures are missing. Emails will be sent to those people. If you would like a newer picture than what was taken three years ago, please feel free to send it in. You can email your picture to the office at bsumc@albany.twcbc.com for inclusion.
Musical Offerings
Do you sing or play an instrument? Would you be willing to provide some music for our Sunday Services?
If so, please contact Cathy King at cathys.notes@gmail.com or 518-538-4523. She will be happy to work with you and schedule a date for your musical offering to be included in a worship service.
Celebrations!
We have two birthdays to celebrate this week:
- Joshua Parlapiano (4/6)
- George Mallette (4/9)
If there is a birthday or anniversary that you would like shared, please send it to the church office by email. Happy celebrations are always a blessing!
Have a blessed week