The. Inside this Issue: Orchard Park United Methodist Church JANUARY 2019

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1 Orchard Park United Methodist Church 3700 N. Buffalo Street Orchard Park, NY Website: opumc.com Pastor Jay Roberts VISTA The Volume 61 JANUARY 2019 Newslette r Number 1 I want to take the opportunity to thank EVERYONE who has exercised leadership, served, from Pastor Jay... volunteered, assisted, helped, contributed, played a part, sacrificed... however you have used your gifts and abilities, no matter how big or small, as disciples of Christ to help facilitate the dream of God s kingdom within the life of our church, our community and the world! Birthdays Pg 2 It s amazing to consider the number of ways that OPUMC has reached out to the homeless, the lonely, the disheartened, the confused, offering God s blessing of love and compassion to the least of these. I don t have enough space to share all that our church has done to realize God s purpose for the life of the church. Prayer List Pg 2 I am reminded of something I came across some time ago. (its source not cited): UMW Pg Budget Pg 3 Church Contact Information/Staff Calendar Pg 4 Pg 5 Some churches have parking problems, some other churches don t. Some churches have kids running around making a lot of noise, some other churches tend to be very quiet. Some churches usually have more expenses than money, some other churches don t need to spend much money because not much is going on. Some churches are growing so fast you don t always know everybody s name, some other churches everybody has known everybody s name for years. Some churches enthusiastically and generously support missions, some other churches keep it all at home. Some churches are filled with tithers, some other churches are filled with tippers. Some churches energize, some other churches fossilize. Some churches are always planning for the future, some other churches live in the past. Some churches seek new ministries and new methods, some other churches don t want to. Some people pray for their church, some others never quite get around to it. Inside this Issue: Worship Information Pg 2 As we begin a new year I invite you to make a promise to God (not a resolution). The promise is to pray for OPUMC and it s leadership every day to pray that we remain faithful to the mission of the church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. You are awesome! I thank God for you all! See you in Church!

2 Sunday, January 6 Greeters: Julie & Mike Waters Coffee Hour Hosts: TBD AV: Peter Slotman Communion Steward: Julie Waters Art Cooper Peter Slotman Dan Liggett Calvin Clark 1/13 1/18 1/22 1/25 Stuart s daughter & son-in-law) Senior Care:Millie Lohiser John Henning Phil Paglia Prudy Pugh (Scott s mother) Sunday, January 13 Greeter: Marcia Roberts Coffee Hour Hosts: Linda Carroll, Donna Kroh AV: Margot Ip Sunday, January 20 Greeters: Spinelli Family Coffee Hour Hosts: TBD AV: Margot Ip Sunday, January 27 Greeter: Candy Carberr Coffee Hour Hosts: TBD AV: Peter Slotman Coffee Hour hosts are still needed for Sundays in January and February. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board outside the kitchen. If you d like to know more about being a host, please contact Vivian Slocum or Carolyn Wrinn. Phyllis Cooper Sandy Yost (Ed Nuse s sister) Bob & Janet James Nancy Kamm (Beth Stuart s mom) Katherine & Daniel Montanez ( Beth New Year Greetings to all. May the hope, joy, peace and love of Christmas be with you the whole year!! In December, our time together was great, sharing the Vision of Shalom, missing those who could not attend, and drank chai tea as a symbol of United Methodist Women s global mission focus. Our little auction for mission (plus donations) resulted in nearly $700. Thank you all for participating!! Now we want to disburse these funds to organizations on January 8, (Donations accepted till then.) 6:30 PM on January 8: All women are invited and welcome to come help decide where the money goes. PLUS, we need to plan the year s programs, events and/or fundraiser. You may have heard about pledge to UMW for our budget to replace the fish dinners and the cookie sale. The commitment is a few dollars instead of hard work at the dinners or purchasing ingredients for holiday cookies. I hope to see YOU on the 8th. Planning ahead, the next District program is Gift Day on March 16, at Grand Island Trinity UMC. Details including a list of gift donations will be posted in February. The annual District Communion Breakfast is April 13. Shalom, Carolyn Wrinn Page 2

3 2019 Budget (approved by Council Dec. 9, 2018) Jan - Dec 19 Ordinary Income/Expense Income PLEDGES & ENVELOPES 84, LOOSE OFFERINGS 1, SUNDAY SCHOOL UMW INITIAL/HOLIDAY OFFERINGS FUND RAISERS 3, OUTSIDE GROUPS 8, INTEREST INCOME 2, St Pauley's 2, MISC. INCOME Recylcing Income Total Income 103, Expense PASTOR'S COMP SALARY 15, Total PASTOR'S COMP. 15, PAYROLL ADMIN ASSISTANT 10, CUSTODIAN 7, ORGANIST 9, WORSHIP LEADER 6, NURSERY WORKER 1, FICA TAXES 1, MED EXPENSE SUTA EXP WORKER'S COMP EXP 1, Total PAYROLL 39, PROGRAM MINISTRIES EDUCATION CHURCH CAMP SUPPORT 1, MISSION COMMITTEE SPRC NURTURE COMMITTEE GUEST SPEAKERS GUEST ORGANIST Budget (continued) PROGRAM MINISTRIES (cont d) WORSHIP SUPPLIES/ PROGRAMS CHOIR MUSIC & SUPPLIES FINANCE COMMITTEE SPECIAL EVENTS PER COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS YOUTH MINISTRIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE Total PROGRAM MINISTRIES 7, EQUIPMENT SERVICING COPY MACHINE 2, POSTAGE WEBSITE SUBSCRIPTION Total OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPLIES 3, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INSURANCE 3, SUPPLIES & PEST CONTROL 2, PROPERTY TAX (CHURCH) Maint Contracts & maintenance MAINTENANCE SNOW PLOWING 2, GARBAGE LAWN MOWING 1, GAS 2, ELECTRIC 2, TELEPHONE 1, WATER PIANO TUNING Total PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 19, PARSONAGE/PASTOR ACCOUNTABLE REIMB. 2, HOUSING ALLOWANCE 10, Total PARSONAGE/PASTOR 12, Total Expense 118, Net Ordinary Income -15, NET INCOME -15, Clara s Closet Adults and children s coats -WARM, clean, new or gently used with buttons with working zippers. They can be hung on the clothes rack near the lavatories. We are also collecting hats, scarves, mittens, gloves and boots. There is a container under the coat rack. Page 3

4 Living in The last Sunday of each month is called "Food Pantry Sunday." Christ s love, serving God You can place your food items on the floor at the end of your pew. Other days, put your donation in one of the baskets in the Narthex. Thank you very much for the collection of November 18th for Seneca Street UMC. We have sent them $ from this special offering. -Ed Nuse and neighbor. CHURCH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Jay Roberts ; jay_r_14120@yahoo.com Office Hrs: Tues. 9:00 AM-12:30 PM; Thurs. 12 Noon-2:30 PM; Fri. 9:00 AM-12 Noon Music Director: Peter Van Scozza ; pvspsq@gmail.com Many thanks to the Church Council and Congregation for the generous Christmas gift. I am so thankful I have been able to serve the Lord and the church in this position for the past year (and the 15 before that). Blessings of health and joy in the new year. Michelle St. Pauly s Clothing Jan. Shed Volunteers Week of: 1/6 Art Cooper 1/13 Linda Carroll 1/20 George Slocum 1/27 Dan Liggett Please be sure to arrange a replacement when you are unable to work your week. Thanks, Ed Nuse Administrative Assistant: Michelle Kemp ; Tues. 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Thurs. 12:303:30 PM, and Fri. 9:00 AM -12:00 noon *Michelle will be out of the office the week of Christmas. Sunday Morning Childcare: Sue Stachewicz Phone: Custodian: Maria Galley ; maria.galley@yahoo.com Like us on Facebook! Pastor Jay posts on the OPUMC wall. Check it out and pass it on! Deadline for February 2019 VISTA Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Winter Storm Closings To check if the church is closed or activities are cancelled due to weather, go to Channel 2, or log on to WGRZ.com for the most up-to-date information. Page 4

5 JANUARY 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Epiphany UMYF 6:30pm 7 8 UMW 6:30pm Daisies 4:45pm Brownies 6:30pm Church Council 9:00am Girl Scouts 11am-5pm Sewing Circle Girl Scouts 5:30pm Girl Scouts 6:00pm Family Promise 18 th -24 th VISTA Deadline Daisies 4:45pm Brownies 6:30pm Girl Scouts 10am-5pm Sewing Circle Girl Scouts 5:30pm Girl Scouts 6:00pm 29 OWLS 12noon (location TBD) Page 5

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