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Welcome Back!
     We have opened our doors for in-person worship!  After having temperature taken and attendance, people can seat themselves.  Masks are required at all times, and seating will be at least 6 feet apart.  No singing for now, as we are unable to sit 12 feet apart.  An Usher will dismiss everyone, so we maintain social distancing when departing from both the North and South doors.  We will continue posting worship services on Facebook and our website.  

Sunday Fellowship After Church

     Lemonade on the Lawn (now with coffee!) is now being offered for fellowship after church.  Please join us!

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:
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.

Upcoming Events​
  • Church Council Meeting - June 8, 7 pm via Zoom
  • Trustee Meeting - June 16, 6:30 pm at church
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Summer Book Study
     Pastor Kelly invites all who are interested to read and discuss Tod Bolsinger’s book “Canoeing the Mountains”.  It has a 6-session study guide that will help guide us in weekly one hour discussions via ZOOM.  Please e-mail the office right away if you’re interested, so books can be ordered.  We’ll determine the time and day of the week we meet based on the participants who sign up.   
     Here are excerpts from the inside and back cover of the book: “Explorers Lewis and Clark were prepared to find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean, instead they found themselves facing the Rocky Mountains.  They had to...leave behind their canoes and find new navigational tools for the uncharted terrain... The culture is changing, the world is changing rapidly, and churches are facing change on an unprecedented scale... The cultural advantage we experienced during the 17th centuries of Christendom has almost completely dissipated. Seminary training for that world is inadequate for this immensely challenging, transformation-demanding moment in history.  We have to learn to lead all over again. 
     But the church is also at an exciting crossroads.  We are entering a new day, new terrain, and a new adventure.  We are not alone.  The Spirit of God goes before us.  The mission of Christ will not fail.  The next steps are going to be demanding.  More than anything, this moment requires us to embrace an adventure-or-die mindset, to find courage, and develop the capacity for a new day.  We are heading into uncharted territory and are given the charge to lead a mission where the future is nothing like the past.”

Spring Launch of our Youth Group
   The youth of the church really enjoyed the monthly events that were planned before COVID, and with some creativity we are ready to begin those gatherings again!  We’ll start up on Friday, June 18th from 5-7 pm.  There will be some brainstorming for future events, a faith lesson, and plenty of fun!  Dress casually -- if there’s nice weather, there will be outdoor activities.  
 
New Cabinet for Bell Tables
     A big thank you goes out to Gordon Willey for building a cabinet for the bell tables to be stored.  This will keep the tables from falling over and remain in great shape.  It’s beautiful and can be seen in the room behind the altar.
 
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 hold Marilynn Peterson in your prayers.  Her health concerns were tended to and now she is on the path to getting stronger.  You can send her cards at:  115 Saratoga Blvd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • Kerry Rose and Bob Cleary were married Saturday, May 29th.  Congratulations!
  • Please continue to pray for Lou Cook and for his wife Joyce. Joyce remains at Wesley under hospice care.  Lou is doing his rehab at Wesley.  They both are appreciating the cards being sent to them and thank everyone for their continuing prayers.  Cards may be sent to their home and family members will share them with Lou and Joyce. 
  • Ilah gives this update: Garner is up to six pounds and is improving each day.  He is still undergoing complex eating and breathing coordination.  They are hopeful he will be home soon.  His great grandmother has expressed hers and her family's gratitude for the prayers on Garner's and their behalf. 
  • 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.
  • Melissa Taylor is praising God for helping her through her treatments and appreciates our prayers.
  • Keep Bob Elbertson in your prayers. 
  • 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.
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Please reach out to people who are alone during this time.  A card or phone call will let them know they are not alone or forgotten.

Thank You from Bob
     A belated “thank you” to all of you who wished me a “Happy 95th” in person at church, and to all who sent me birthday cards.  I enjoyed hearing from and seeing  you.  You are, indeed, my special church family.  Thank you one and all, 
- Bob Elbertson

UNY Mission Central HUB seeks donations
     The UNY Mission Central HUB thanks all for the support they receive from our churches in supplying disaster relief kits.  Due to the pandemic, donations have been low.  The storm season is coming up, and there is a great need to restock supplies.
     More than ever before, the UNY Mission Central HUB needs financial contributions in order to continue its operations.  The funding of the HUB is made possible solely by donations.  To donate, your check may be written out to UNYAC with fund number #951 in the memo line.

Musical Offerings
     As we continue to offer both in person and online worship experiences, we are seeking ways to increase the variety of our musical offerings.  If you are interested in being part of this, here are some opportunities:
  • help lead worship by singing hymns.  If you would like to help with this, we rehearse on Thursday evenings between 6 and 7 in the sanctuary.  When you arrive at the south door of the church by the ramp, call Cathy King at 518-538-4523 and she will come unlock the door for you.
  • sing or play an instrument for special music.  If you don’t have a piece to play or sing, Cathy will help you find something.  You can come on Thursday evenings as described above or see Cathy to arrange a different time for rehearsal.
  • ring in a handbell quartet.  We can space ringers 6 feet or more apart and ring wearing masks to make this a safe activity.  Even if you have never tried ringing before, and you are in second grade or older, you are welcome to come and learn.  Please let Cathy know of your interest by seeing her at church, calling her at 518-538-4523 or emailing her at cathys.notes@gmail.com.

Summer 2021 is Coming, and Camp is Open!
     Swimming!  Hiking!  Boating! Cabins!  S'mores!  They are all back at Skye Farm!
     A wide variety of camp experiences for ages 3 - 18, starting July 7 - August 4, all with safety precautions and regulations in place!
Xperience 2021 (New!)                                    Xperience 2021: Outdoors (New!)     Campolodeon                      Campolodeon: H2O             
Campolodeon: Outpost (New!)                     Adirondack Odyssey(New!)                 Adirondack Odyssey: Backpackers (New!);                        Camplympics (New!)                                        Little Ones

     Check it all out and register at https://campsandretreats.org/summer-camp-2021/
     We recognize that Camp is not cheap, so we have Camperships available!  Contact Linda Sheeran at lsheeran6@gmail.com or 518-885-1729.

Fair Trade
    We have only three Dark Orange ($3) chocolate bars left.  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.

Celebrations!
Happy birthday to:
  • Diane Solotruck (6/9)
  • Katie Warner (6/11)
  • Taylor LeRoy (6/12) 
  • and we want to wish Janice Green an incredibly happy 92nd birthday on June 11t
Trisha and David Heffernan are celebrating their anniversary on June 6th.  Happy anniversary!  
​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!

Next week in worship - June 13
Temperature                           Jason Behnke
Attendance                              Janet Mallette
Ushers                                       George Mallette
Sound                                        Riley Schmidt
Projection                                AJ Schmidt
Liturgist                                   Sarah Behnke
Children’s Time                     Jason Behnke
Counters                                   
Lemonade on the Lawn      Mary Drake

​Have a blessed week

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