Office Hours Tu/W/Th 10-2 | Phone 518-885-6886 | Pastor's Phone 518-309-3737
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.
Day of Fasting Requested
Bishop Hector is asking United Methodists of Upper New York to engage in a day of fasting on May 30. This designated day allows individuals to surrender themselves fully to God, opening their hearts and minds to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Peace With Justice Sunday is June 4
Our Social Principles call us to love our enemies, seek justice, and serve as reconcilers of conflict. We insist that the first moral duty of all nations is to work together to resolve by peaceful means every dispute that arises between or among them. Each Annual Conference has a Peace with Justice Coordinator developing local social justice ministries. Fifty percent of our special collection next week remains in our annual conference to support this ministry.
The Directories Are Here!
If you did not receive your directory in church on Sunday, they may be picked up in the office during office hours. If you are unable to make it during that time, please let the office know and we can work out a way to get it to you. Since there is a limited number of directories, we ask that you take only one.
Hannaford Supports our Food Pantry
BSUMC Food Pantry has been selected again by the Store Leadership Team at Hannaford. This means that we will receive $1 from every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold during the month of June at Hannaford at 11 Trieble Avenue, Ballston Spa. Help the Food Pantry and buy a Fight Hunger Bag… or two!
Skye Farm Camp Registration Open
Skye Farm Camp will be open to campers and financial assistance is available. Families who send multiple campers are eligible for a sibling discount. For more information about this year’s programs you may go to their website at skyefarmcamp.org. The camp is located at 1884 E. Schroon River Road in Warrensburg. Contact site director Robyn Vernon if you have questions at [email protected].
Fair Trade Coffee or Chocolate
Fair Trade products are available! Chocolate bars (Sea Salt with Caramel Crunch or Sea Salt with Almonds - sorry, the Extra Dark Panama bars are gone), and coffees (Regular breakfast blend, Hazelnut, and Decaf) can be purchased by contacting Stan Lockwood at 518-885-1552 or at [email protected]. Remember that with summer approaching, chocolate will be available for a limited time. Enjoy some chocolate or coffee 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 -- since January, 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
May 29 - Memorial Day
June 1-3 - UNY Annual Conference in Syracuse (Pastor Kelly away)
June 4 - Peace with Justice Sunday / Guest speaker Steve Mitchell
June 4-10 - Pastor Kelly on vacation
June 13 - Church Council meeting. 7 pm (via Zoom)
June 18 - Pastor Kelly’s last Sunday; Celebration potluck for her service
Celebrations!
We have three birthdays this week:
If you have a birthday, anniversary, or graduation to celebrate, please send it to the office. We love to celebrate!
From your Staff Parish Committee
One of their responsibilities is to serve as a liaison between the congregation and the pastor. They offer counsel to a minister but aren’t their supervisor. They help a pastor discern how best to use their time and gifts to effectively serve the congregation. This team is also responsible for supporting the pastor and their family, ensuring vacations are scheduled and all is well cared for at the parsonage. They evaluate the pastor’s effectiveness annually.
This team is also in charge of writing job descriptions for church staff, then hiring, evaluating and terminating their job if necessary. They recommend salaries and benefits for all staff. If you have questions, compliments, or concerns to share about any of the church staff or the pastor please communicate with our team. Nothing sent anonymously will be reviewed. The goal is to listen, understand and discern whether or not some action or recommendation might be needed. The team (listed below) will be back in touch and communicate what is done, or has been decided.
A Hymn Story
The hymn, “Blessed Assurance”, was written 150 years ago in New York City by Fanny Crosby and Phoebe Palmer Knapp. It was almost instantly popular and in its first year was published in three different publications. In the past 150 years it has been recorded by many artists including Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, CeCe Winans, Glen Campbell, and Third Day. It is number 369 in the United Methodist Hymnal.
Volunteers for Next Sunday
Sound Riley Schmidt
Projection Derek Costanzo
Liturgist Sue Cramer
Ushers Mary Drake & Conrad Dorau
Coffee Hour AnnMarie Williams & Carol Markley
Farewell Celebration Luncheon June 18th after worship service
Come and join us to celebrate Pastor Kelly’s 5 1/2 years of service with us on her last Sunday of leading us from the pulpit. Let us, in a spirit of love, wish her God’s blessings as she moves forward on her faith journey. Kindly sign up for the luncheon (sign-up sheet in the Connections Café or using the form below), and list what you will bring as a dish to share by June 11th, so we can prepare appropriately.
Have a blessed week
Day of Fasting Requested
Bishop Hector is asking United Methodists of Upper New York to engage in a day of fasting on May 30. This designated day allows individuals to surrender themselves fully to God, opening their hearts and minds to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Peace With Justice Sunday is June 4
Our Social Principles call us to love our enemies, seek justice, and serve as reconcilers of conflict. We insist that the first moral duty of all nations is to work together to resolve by peaceful means every dispute that arises between or among them. Each Annual Conference has a Peace with Justice Coordinator developing local social justice ministries. Fifty percent of our special collection next week remains in our annual conference to support this ministry.
The Directories Are Here!
If you did not receive your directory in church on Sunday, they may be picked up in the office during office hours. If you are unable to make it during that time, please let the office know and we can work out a way to get it to you. Since there is a limited number of directories, we ask that you take only one.
Hannaford Supports our Food Pantry
BSUMC Food Pantry has been selected again by the Store Leadership Team at Hannaford. This means that we will receive $1 from every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold during the month of June at Hannaford at 11 Trieble Avenue, Ballston Spa. Help the Food Pantry and buy a Fight Hunger Bag… or two!
Skye Farm Camp Registration Open
Skye Farm Camp will be open to campers and financial assistance is available. Families who send multiple campers are eligible for a sibling discount. For more information about this year’s programs you may go to their website at skyefarmcamp.org. The camp is located at 1884 E. Schroon River Road in Warrensburg. Contact site director Robyn Vernon if you have questions at [email protected].
Fair Trade Coffee or Chocolate
Fair Trade products are available! Chocolate bars (Sea Salt with Caramel Crunch or Sea Salt with Almonds - sorry, the Extra Dark Panama bars are gone), and coffees (Regular breakfast blend, Hazelnut, and Decaf) can be purchased by contacting Stan Lockwood at 518-885-1552 or at [email protected]. Remember that with summer approaching, chocolate will be available for a limited time. Enjoy some chocolate or coffee 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.
- We ask for prayers for the Staff Parish Relations Committee who are overseeing the changing of pastors.
Thrift Shop and Food Pantry
The Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays from 9:30 till noon; the Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays -- since January, 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
May 29 - Memorial Day
June 1-3 - UNY Annual Conference in Syracuse (Pastor Kelly away)
June 4 - Peace with Justice Sunday / Guest speaker Steve Mitchell
June 4-10 - Pastor Kelly on vacation
June 13 - Church Council meeting. 7 pm (via Zoom)
June 18 - Pastor Kelly’s last Sunday; Celebration potluck for her service
Celebrations!
We have three birthdays this week:
- Lance Evans (5/30)
- Mason Caswell (6/2)
- Ben Taylor (6/2)
If you have a birthday, anniversary, or graduation to celebrate, please send it to the office. We love to celebrate!
From your Staff Parish Committee
One of their responsibilities is to serve as a liaison between the congregation and the pastor. They offer counsel to a minister but aren’t their supervisor. They help a pastor discern how best to use their time and gifts to effectively serve the congregation. This team is also responsible for supporting the pastor and their family, ensuring vacations are scheduled and all is well cared for at the parsonage. They evaluate the pastor’s effectiveness annually.
This team is also in charge of writing job descriptions for church staff, then hiring, evaluating and terminating their job if necessary. They recommend salaries and benefits for all staff. If you have questions, compliments, or concerns to share about any of the church staff or the pastor please communicate with our team. Nothing sent anonymously will be reviewed. The goal is to listen, understand and discern whether or not some action or recommendation might be needed. The team (listed below) will be back in touch and communicate what is done, or has been decided.
- Dolores Wilson - [email protected]
- Pam Hannan - [email protected]
- Marion Coton - [email protected]
- Ruth Persons - [email protected]
- Joyce Garlock - [email protected]
A Hymn Story
The hymn, “Blessed Assurance”, was written 150 years ago in New York City by Fanny Crosby and Phoebe Palmer Knapp. It was almost instantly popular and in its first year was published in three different publications. In the past 150 years it has been recorded by many artists including Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, CeCe Winans, Glen Campbell, and Third Day. It is number 369 in the United Methodist Hymnal.
Volunteers for Next Sunday
Sound Riley Schmidt
Projection Derek Costanzo
Liturgist Sue Cramer
Ushers Mary Drake & Conrad Dorau
Coffee Hour AnnMarie Williams & Carol Markley
Farewell Celebration Luncheon June 18th after worship service
Come and join us to celebrate Pastor Kelly’s 5 1/2 years of service with us on her last Sunday of leading us from the pulpit. Let us, in a spirit of love, wish her God’s blessings as she moves forward on her faith journey. Kindly sign up for the luncheon (sign-up sheet in the Connections Café or using the form below), and list what you will bring as a dish to share by June 11th, so we can prepare appropriately.
Have a blessed week
