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1 Heartbeat news FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NEW HARTFORD NOVEMBER 2018 Time to Give Thanks Because of God s goodness to us, we give thanks! Because God has blessed us with the ultimate gift, Forgiveness from our sin and eternal life, we give thanks! In grateful response, acknowledging all we have belongs to God, we give thanks AND we return a tithe or an offering to God. As Christians, we believe the body of Christ can unite to worship, serve and share Jesus Christ with the world through the Church. It is fun and exciting to talk about missions and awesome worship and necessary pieces of these things are staff, buildings and utilities. Your church pledge helps all these things. As we turn back our clocks and plan our Thanksgiving feasts, let s turn in our annual pledges to God s church and anticipate the day we will be feasting at the Lord s heavenly banquet table. CONNECT WITH YOUR CHURCH firstumconline.org Worship Sundays 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Church Contacts Pastor Brad Chesebro brad@firstumconline.org Deacon Becky Guthrie becky@firstumconline.org Church Office Manager Carolee Couture Roche office@firstumconline.org Mission and Outreach Carol Bandych cbptny@aol.com Linda Weatherup lrwtoo@aol.com Kerri Cook/Praise Team kbcook98@gmail.com Hugh Jones/Choirs hugh.w.jones@gmail.com

HOW TO GIVE Pledge cards will be mailed in November. Bring your pledge cards to church for Celebration Sunday, November 25th. To give a financial gift electronically, go to: firstumconline.

You will be able to enter information for either a one-time donation or a regular, periodic donation using a credit card, debit card or bank account. Option 2) Click the red Authorization Form button.

2 HOW TO GIVE Pledge cards will be mailed in November. Bring your pledge cards to church for Celebration Sunday, November 25th. To give a financial gift electronically, go to: firstumconline.org and click, Donate on the upper right of the church s Home Page. Option 1) Click the blue Donate button. You will be able to enter information for either a one-time donation or a regular, periodic donation using a credit card, debit card or bank account. Option 2) Click the red Authorization Form button. Print the Form. Complete the information required. Drop off the form at the church office to initiate a periodic donation using a credit card, debit card or bank account. For assistance or to obtain a paper copy of the Authorization Form, contact Jim Mason, , or the church office. Now therefore, our God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name. Celebrate the Fruits JOY Ministry sent 59 cards, made 14 phone calls, paid 12 visits, lifted 17 prayer requests and provided 2 meals in September. Amen! Deacon Visitations: 14 visits, 2 phone calls Visitation Team: 15 visits, 4 phone calls

3 The Knapsack ~Stanley Kunitz I am not good at grieving my losses and moving on. I carry them in a knapsack hanging heavy on my chest. Doesn t everyone see me stoop beneath the weight? Don t you ever get to put it down? Someone asks. No, I reply, it is with me always, more present on most days than God himself. Grief gets added every day, or so it seems. Oh, it s o.k., I say. It s just one more grief to tuck into my knapsack. I ve learned how to walk with heaviness around my neck. I know how to enter rooms, back straight, smile bright as though nothing was hanging there. But today I am tired. The weight of accumulated grief is more than I can carry. Where does one go to unpack grief? To take out each loss and hold it in your hand? To wonder where it goes and then put it in its place? I don t cry about my grief anymore, although there are always tears behind my eyes. The tears are stuck inside now like stones in a graveyard they have settled heavy into the landscape of my life. I ve heard that depression is the refusal to mourn. I don t know how to mourn in a way that helps. I don t know how. God, if you show me I would do it. If you would take me to a place where I could truly mourn, I would walk in I think. I would walk into that graveyard and lay myself down on the grave of each and every dead thing and let my tears fall into the earth. And then I would get up and walk out into my life. Isaiah 53:4-5 Surely he took up our pain and bore our grief, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. God does not want us to carry our grief any longer than necessary. Jesus died on the cross that we would have peace not pain; rest not restlessness; joy not depression. But, as this writer so gently reminds us, we need to mourn in order to walk into our life. May you mourn fully so you may then walk into the life that Jesus had in mind when he died for you. Peace in Christ, Deacon Becky CARE AND SHARE MEAL MINISTRY In an ongoing effort to be a caring congregation, our meal ministry was organized to deliver a meal to those in our congregation who are ill or have a special need anything that might take us off our feet for a while. Our goal is to better care for our church family. For this to continue to be successful, more volunteers are needed to prepare part of a meal (main dish, salad/vegetable, or dessert) when the need arises. If many are involved, no one will be overburdened. We ask you to please participate with us in showing others that we truly care. It is a blessing for us all. Share your contact information with Paula Healy at or paula1323@aol.com to get started helping in this special way. Thank you!

4 Naomi-Ruth Circle November 12, 7 p.m., in the Church Lounge. Come hear about Sue Timian s exciting hiking experience along the Camino de Santiago route, from France, across the Pyrenees and onto Spain, leading toward the shrine of Saint James in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Hostess is Coky Humphreys Bring in World Thank Offering Questions Debby Hayes/ Carole Gehrig/ Martha Esther Circle November 18 (change of date), Noon, in the Church Lounge. Please bring a sandwich. Dessert and drinks provided. Hostess: Joyce Terpstra Devotions: Mary Alexander Program: Beverly Curtis and Betty Craig All women are invited for devotion, fellowship, refreshments and interesting programs. Perfect for those who don t drive at night. Please R.S.V.P. by Nov. 8th. Questions: Peg Pinkham/ newyorkoma@roadrunner.com United Methodist Women Executive Board 3:30 p.m., November 5 th, Church Lounge

5 2018 Church Conference An Annual Church Conference for First UMC in New Hartford, begins at 9 AM, Nov. 17, at our church. We will take care of necessary church business as required by our United Methodist Book of Discipline, which guides the entire United Methodist Church. The District Superintendent, Rev. Abel Roy, will preside. Anyone with church membership may vote at a Church Conference. Key agenda items include approving the compensation for our Pastor and Deacon and electing church leaders for A worship time for everyone will follow the Conference. If you have questions, please ask Pastor Brad. CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE Sat., Dec. 8, 9 a.m. 1 p.m. That wonderful time of year is soon approaching and so is our annual Christmas Cookie Bake Sale! This is one of the churches major fund raisers. We are praying it will be as successful as in the past. We know there are many FANTASTIC BAKERS out there. We need all the bakers that we can get! The church needs your help with baking cookies. PLEASE sign up in the Gathering Area at church as a baker to help make this another successful cookie sale year. Any questions? Please see Ann or Brian Fortuna or call Town Hall Meeting Scheduled November 11 th at Noon everyone is invited to enjoy a potluck dinner together. Please bring a dish to share. Following lunch, there will be a Town Hall Meeting. The leadership of First United Methodist Church will give updates on the mission and ministry of God s church, including the 2019 Financial Plan. There will be an opportunity to write out questions and have them answered. Potluck Meal and Town Hall Meeting Noon, Nov. 11 All welcome!

Mission and Outreach Come join in the fun of packing Operation Christmas Child boxes on November 4 th, 2018. We will enjoy a luncheon and pack boxes after the Xalt service.

They are then given a shoebox gift which may be the first gift they have ever received.

6 Mission and Outreach Come join in the fun of packing Operation Christmas Child boxes on November 4 th, We will enjoy a luncheon and pack boxes after the Xalt service. A shoebox gift is an excellent resource for evangelism and discipleship. Children hear and receive a copy of the Gospel message in their own language and then are invited to trust in Jesus. They are then given a shoebox gift which may be the first gift they have ever received. These boxes go to over 104 countries (including the United States) as a caring, tangible expression of God s love. Lists of suggested items for the boxes for boys and girls can be picked up at the Mission and Outreach table in the gathering area. Items may be dropped off at the table or no later than the day of the Shoe Box Party. All ages are encouraged to participate! The Mission Team will be offering a Christmas giving project for seniors residing in nursing homes in our area. We want them to know that they are not forgotten at this blessed time of year. More information will be in the December newsletter and also available at the Mission and Outreach table. UMCOR ~ United Methodist Student Day is November 18 th, Monetary gifts to the United Methodist Student Day offer help to deserving United Methodist students continuing their education and their faith journeys as they strive to make a difference in the world and discern what God has called them to do. Join the Team! The next Mission and Outreach Meeting will be 10 a.m., November 13 th, J.O.Y. MINISTRY The J.O.Y. Ministry Team meets 11 a.m., Nov. 7, in the Lounge Anyone who enjoys sharing the love of Jesus with others through visits, phone calls and cards is welcome to join this team. Come check it out!

Do Good By helping others in need Our hearts break as we see fellow Americans struggle with disasters that rip apart their homes and livelihoods.

Give a check or cash to church, indicating hurricane relief and it will be sent on to UMCOR or you can give online: https://www.umcor.org Assemble relief kits.

7 Do Good By helping others in need Our hearts break as we see fellow Americans struggle with disasters that rip apart their homes and livelihoods. Being part of a Connectional Church allows us to help effectively and immediately. Give money to The United Methodist Committee on Relief through the Advance for US Disaster Relief. Give a check or cash to church, indicating hurricane relief and it will be sent on to UMCOR or you can give online: Assemble relief kits. Find complete instructions with a materials list at: Volunteer at the Mission Central HUB in Liverpool or get trained to be an Early Responder to help clean up and rebuild after a disaster. Find out how by contacting Mike Block: mikeblock@unyumc.org. Pray continually. For those whose lives have been impacted by the disaster. For Early Response Teams and the disaster coordinators working tirelessly to provide relief. #GIVINGTUESDAY United Methodists will come together November 27 th (the day after Cyber Monday) to support vital ministry projects and missionaries around the world. Plan to #GiveUMC on 11-27! Small Group Opportunities for You Small groups help us connect to and care for one another. Here are some groups that look forward to welcoming YOU! Sundays: NEW Small Group for All Join the Muders at their home for 6 weeks. Brunch is at Noon. We will eat, talk, fellowship and pray. 10 Terrace Hill Dr., New Hartford. Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 18, 25, Dec. 2 & 9. Mondays: Small Group for All Come to the church at 6:30 PM for prayer, devotion and discussion using the book, Jesus Calling. Exploring our own walk with God. Leader is Sue Jones. Wednesdays: Men s Small Group Gather at 6:30 PM in the church lounge with other guys for song, prayer and a book discussion. Bob Porter is the facilitator. Fridays: Mom s Group MOPS and Mom s Next meets at 9:30 AM every other Friday at church. Devotions, snacks, creative projects, inspiring videos and laughter. FREE childcare is provided. Saturdays: Women s Exercise + Devotions Meet at 9 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Wear sneakers. Bring hand weights and a yoga mat if you have them. If not, we will share! Cathy Garrabrant is the leader. Saturdays: NEW Women s Bible/Book Study Begins 10 AM, Nov. 10 th, and continues for a 6-week session. Shannon Williams and Amy Benson are the facilitators.

First Presbyterian Church in Utica will host a Thanksgiving Day dinner for all in

8 First Presbyterian Church in Utica will host a Thanksgiving Day dinner for all in need of company or food. Volunteers are needed to help that day. Call by November 10 th to sign up. Or bake a pie or two for the event. Sign up to bake on the sheet located at the Mission and Outreach table in the Gathering Area. Pies must be dropped off at New Hartford: First UMC no later than 9:30 a.m., November 20th. Ruth Ward will pick them up and deliver them to First Presbyterian Church, 1605 Genesee St., Utica.

9 NOVEMBER 2018 Nov. 1st 6:30 pm SPRC Meeting Nov. 2nd Nov. 3 rd Nov. 4 th Nov. 5 th Nov. 6 th 9:30 am MOPS 9 am Faith, Fellowship & Fitness 9 am Classic Worship 10 am Coffee Fellowship 10 am Adult Sunday School 10:45 am Xalt Praise Service 11 am Children s Church Noon Youth Group Noon Mission & Outreach Shoebox Party & Luncheon 3:30 pm UMW Exec Meeting 10:30 am Quilters Nov. 15 th Nov. 16 th Nov. 17 th Nov. 18 th Nov. 19 th Nov. 20 th 7 pm Finance Meeting 9:30 am MOPS 9 am Faith, Fellowship & Fitness 9 am Annual Church Conference at First United Methodist 9 am Classic Worship 10 am Coffee Fellowship 10 am Adult Sunday School 10:45 am Xalt Praise Service 11 am Children s Church Noon Youth Group 12:15 pm Martha-Esther Circle 10:30 am Quilters Nov. 7 th 10:30 am Bible Study (Chapel) 11 am JOY Meeting (Lounge) 6 pm Bell Choir Practice 6:30 pm Men s Class Meeting 7 pm Choir Practice Nov. 21 st Nov. 22 nd 10:30 am Bible Study 6 pm Bell Choir Practice 6:30 pm Men s Class Meeting 7 pm Choir Practice Thanksgiving Day Nov. 8 th Nov. 9 th 7:30 pm Trustee Meeting Nov. 23 rd Office Closed Nov. 10 th Nov. 11 th 9 am Faith, Fellowship & Fitness 9 am Classic Worship 10 am Coffee Fellowship 10 am Adult Sunday School 10:45 am Xalt Praise Service 11 am Children s Church Noon Youth Group Noon Town Hall/Potluck Nov. 24 th Nov. 25 th Nov. 26 th 9 am Faith, Fellowship & Fitness 9 am Classic Worship 10 am Coffee Fellowship 10 am Adult Sunday School 10:45 am Xalt Praise Service 11 am Children s Church Noon Youth Group 7 pm MV Quilters Nov. 12 th Nov. 13 th Nov. 14 th 7 pm Naomi-Ruth Circle 7 pm UMM Meeting 10 am Mission & Outreach 10:30 am Quilters 10:30 am Bible Study 6 pm Bell Choir Practice 6:30 pm Men s Class 7 pm Choir Practice Nov. 27 th Nov. 28 th Nov. 29 th Nov. 30 th 10:30 am Quilters 10:30 am Bible Study 6 pm Bell Choir Practice 6:30 pm Men s Class Meeting 7 pm Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Church Council 9:30 am MOPS

10 November Birthdays: Elaine Ingersoll November 1 Ayanda Dube November 4 Terry Johnson, Joyce Russell November 6 David Russell November 8 Prudence Smith November 14 Hugh Humphreys November 16 Matthew Garrabrant November 18 Sandy Inman November 22 Vi Rose November 27 Norman Burch November 28 Anniversaries: Cindy & Craig Muder November 30 The following people are those who are on active duty or deployed in the military effort continued prayers are appreciated: Recruit Jesse Babicz (son of Carol Babicz) Capt. Elissa Adams (granddaughter of Roger & Beryl Griffith) Rev Dr. Keith Manry (friend of Carole Gehrig & Pastor Brad) Capt. Benjamin Adams (Elissa Adams husband) SPC Rodney Randulic (friend of the Muder s) SSgt. Simon Miguel-Romero (friend of the Healy s) A.J. Knaul (friend of the Adsit family) Jon Huff (friend of Ryan Healy) MSG Sean Kurdziolek (grandson, Elizabeth Brewer) Captain Patricia Linck McEaney (friend of Patty Przyluke) PFC Keenan Marin (Grandson-In law of John And Prudy Smith) Captain Schuyler Van Buren (friend of Sue Bowley) SFC Brian Boyt (relative of Mike and Sue Timian) Tyrell Thompkins (son-in-law of Marge Wilcox Jones)

Heartbeat. news FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NEW HARTFORD DECEMBER 2018

Heartbeat. news FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NEW HARTFORD DECEMBER 2018 Heartbeat news FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NEW HARTFORD DECEMBER 2018 A GREAT EXPECTATION Are you expecting something this Christmas? Presents? Visits? Jesus born anew in your heart? At First UMC