Iroquois Spring Association Meeting

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1 May 2016

2 ONE ANOTHERING... Making the Church Hum I made a discovery on the way to writing my first book, God s People in Transition, namely, there is never a time when we re not in some kind of transition. All of life from beginning to end is transitory. That is the fluid nature of existence. But in the church we have an anchor that holds and grips the solid rock. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8). Permanence is for deity not humanity. Meanwhile life is lived in the meantime. Jesus used the phrase a little while. In a little while, you will see me no more, And in a little while you will see me again (John 16:16). So little whiles have a way of lasting a long while, because we re still waiting. Sometimes the meantime can get pretty mean. Those up in years like unto me, know what that means. God provided the antidote for our transitoriness, found in community. A faith community like this one, for the living of these days. How blessed Manlius is to have you here for over 2 centuries! And blessed are those who take advantage of it. My goal for all of my churches has been to do whatever it takes to keep them humming; to build off of what went on before; to keep the momentum and progress of this church headed in the right direction as my predecessors have so aptly pointed it. Every decision will be based on what I think is best for the church. My vision is Jesus vision found in Luke 4: My mission statement is to lead people to Christ and grow people in Christ. (Does that leave anybody out?) My motto is: We reserve the right to accept everybody. Two things I enjoy doing are to make people think and help them to laugh. So I take myself lightly but my calling seriously. Libby and I feel blessed indeed to have a place among you in this special place. From Br er Dan 2 nd Mile Smile: to Dick Barber & Barb Foringer for their visitation ministry. And Millar Brace for all the time he puts in our financial matters. At Ease in Zion: Iroquois Spring Association Meeting RESERVE THE DATE!!!!! THE ASSOCIATION'S UPCOMING SPRING MEETING WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, MAY 15 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CENTRAL SQUARE (701 N. Main St., Central Square, NY) BEGINNING WITH LUNCH AVAILABLE 1:30-2:30 PM. THE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 2:00 P.M. AND END AT 5:00 P.M. All ARE INVITED!!

3 In the Church Family PRAYER REQUESTS The Pfohl family: Ruby Pfohl passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 Robert Doss Tom Biviano Debbie Foringer Loretta Beuchert Cecile White Sara Mills Jessie Mapstone Erm Ferris Kathy Clements Luz Maria Art Mapstone Rosanne Leone Carrie Franklin & her husband Family of Tony Gaudio Kelly Griffin s sister, brother-in-law, and children Freya, Ana Corona s friend Alexis Maximo Fernandez, Ana Corona s brother ~ ~ ~ Do you have a praise or prayer request to share? Call or at: fbcman@twcny.rr.com by Wednesday morning. Thank you The ACTS Team of Prayer Jo Ann Mostar and others will be meeting in the Library to pray. We will be praying for needs expressed in our bulletin each Sunday as well as other needs brought to our attention. Please call Jo Ann with prayer requests. We meet on Mondays, 1:00 p.m. in the Church Library. Come and join us when you can. For any further information, please contact Jo Ann. Blessings ~ the ACTS Team of Prayer May Birthdays Birthstone Emerald; Flower Lily of the Valley 1. Tiffany Jackson (Mellor) 3. Cameron Bates Joni Dominy 5. Mark Carlsen Betty Heller 6. John Granata 7. Marge Edwards Cheyenne Platten 10. George Oley Harold Ware 12. Doug Barber 14. Michael Everly 17. John Buskey 18. Beverly Curr Kathie Shevchuk 20. Sara Procopio May Anniversaries 8. Ellen & Mike Everly 28. Deborah & George Oley 30. Joni & Allan Dominy Unity Fellowship Saturday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. ~ Chapel The next meeting of Unity Fellowship will include the return of two of the young ladies that performed for us several years ago the Camloh sisters Natalie and Miriam. Natalie is at Liberty University now and Miriam is at SUNY New Paltz. Miriam has been in China doing Mission work. As you may remember, they are good singers and put on a nice program. They may be joined by Emily Kerlin who was here with them several years ago. Emily is working two jobs and has a wedding later this year so it s up in the air on her possible participation. We will have our dinner first at 6:30 p.m. Bring a casserole or salad to share and please bring your own plate, cup and silverware. We will furnish the beverage and the dessert. The program will start around 7:30 p.m. Come for good food, good fellowship, and an entertaining program! Questions? Contact the Barbers. June Newsletter Articles: Due Sunday, May 15 th. all articles to: fbcman@twcny.rr.com or place in the secretary s mail slot. Thank you

4 May Worship at First Baptist, Manlius 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages (Sunday, May 1 st First Gathering Sunday School in the Chapel) May 1: May 8: Giants and Grasshoppers (Numbers 13:25-33) ~ Communion Sunday Rev. Bill Carlsen, preaching Case Studies in Motherhood (Proverbs 31:10, 28-30) ~ Mother s Day May 15: What Should We Do? (Acts 2:37) ~ Pentecost Sunday May 22: If Someone Should Rise from the Dead (Luke 16:19-31) May 29: Re-Digging Old Wells (Genesis 26:18) ~ Memorial Day Weekend ~ ~ ~ Sunday School: Children s classes: Room 205 Kim Granata, teacher Youth classes (Room 204) Kelly Griffin, teacher Adult Classes: Room 207 Jill Doss; Adult & Elective classes (Church Library); Spanish Language Study Ana Corona (Historical Room) Pastoral Search Committee Meeting - April 6, 2016 The PSC met April 6, Attending were Al Dominy, Barbara Brace, Jill Doss, Ellen Everly, Kelly Griffin, and Peter Mapstone. During the meeting we: agreed on a target date of January 2017, when we plan to begin considering potential pastor candidates agreed to work through suggested steps to prepare for the above agreed to do the church profile agreed to plan and carry out an all-church survey contributed suggestions of qualities we want in a pastor agreed to be open to and encourage our congregation s input committed to reviewing a sample church survey agreed to share our thoughts about the sample survey via with each other - before the next meeting The next meeting will be Thursday, April 28th, 6:30 PM. The main item on the agenda is to make decisions about the church survey: what will be included, how the survey will be presented to the congregation, how we will collect the survey data, and how we will use the results to inform our pastor search. We plan to administer the survey this spring, and want to impress upon the congregation the importance of their full participation in answering the survey questions. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Brace At its meeting on April 12, 2016, the Board: - Agreed to put a portion of the Capital Fund in an investment account. - Agreed to recommend that $40,000 of King s Kids/Playschool cash be moved to an interest-bearing account. - Approved the purchase of two lapel microphones and receiver to be paid from Capital Fund (estimated cost $800). - Received update on Worship Team that Jo Ann Mostar is a new member.

5 The Sign Guy Sunday, April 3rd Sunday, April 10th Sunday, April 17th Sunday, April 24th

6 April 24, 2016 Worship Service Harry & Pauline Cole s 60 th Wedding Anniversary (on 4/28/16) Renewing of their wedding vows Apply for a Church Scholarship First Baptist Church invites all high school graduates planning to continue on to higher education, those currently in college, and other adults pursuing higher education to apply for a church scholarship. Scholarship forms are available in the narthex and the Church office. Completed applications must be returned to the Church office no later than Wednesday, June 1, ***Donations to the Scholarship fund will be gratefully accepted.*** ~ ~ ~ ATTENTION GRADUATES!! July Newsletter Soon many graduations will be held. If you or someone in your family will be graduating from High School, College, Master s, Doctorate, Seminary, please submit ( to: fbcman@twcny.rr.com) a photograph and a paragraph telling us where you are graduating from, the date of graduation, where you will be attending college or where you will be working after graduation and any other pertinent information you would like to include. This must be submitted to the Church office no later than Wednesday, June 1st so we can include this in the July newsletter. Photographs (if not sent digitally) will be returned to you. Thank you! Questions--call the Church office: Playschool Graduation Playschool s Annual Graduation Program will be held at the Whorrall pavilion at Mill Run Park on: Thursday, May 26th (3-year olds Moving Up Day) ~ 9:30-Noon & Friday, May 27th (4-year olds Graduation Day) ~ 9:30 a.m. Noon The Graduation program includes areas where you can help: Setting up, supervising games for the children, and assisting with setting up lunch for the picnic. Would you like to volunteer to help Playschool s Director and staff with any of these activities? If so, please contact Wendy Mapstone ( ) or Ann Shephard, Chair, King s Kids/Playschool Committee.

7 Mother-Daughter Banquet Thursday, May 12, :30-7:30 p.m. (Church Gym) Theme: Are You My Mother? Who is the person in your life that influenced you? Please bring this person to join us in sharing your story. This event will be catered! You don t want to miss out on the great food and fun!! Cost: $7.00 for ages 13 years to Adult $5.00 for ages 12 and under (Pay at the door) R.S.V.P. by: May 1 st to: Dianna Cook-Lacey dcooklacey@gmail.com or call the Church Everyone is Welcome! ~ Let s Celebrate Life! Woman, Mother, Dreamer Come one, come all to the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park 3883 Stone Quarry Road, Cazenovia, NY Sunday, May 15 th ~ Opening Reception: 4:00-8:00 pm Artist Talk: 4:30 p.m. FBC s own Darlene Endy will have on display her drawings, paintings, ceramics, sculptures and fiber art for all to enjoy

8 Vacation Bible School Registration Form June 27 through July 1, :00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. First Baptist Church, Manlius NY Please use one form per child. Mail forms by June 13th First Baptist Church 408 Pleasant Street, Manlius, NY Phone: All children entering Kindergarten through Grade 6 (Fall 2016) are welcome Registration is free. Handicapped accessible. Name: M: F: Street address: City: State: Zip: Parent/Guardian: Home phone: ( ) Cell phone ( ) address: Child s date of birth: Age: Grade entering in Sept 2016: My child will attend: All 5 days OR M Tu W Th F Emergency Contacts: (Please circle days your child will attend.) SPECIAL CHILDCARE OFFER A KING S KIDS AFTERNOON :30 p.m. $25/day. We are pleased to offer you an extra day with King s Kids! Send a lunch and join us until 4:30 pm for only $25/day. Yes, I would like my child to participate in the trial program at King s Kids for the afternoons as shown above. #1: Phone: #2: Phone: Allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical conditions: Names of those allowed to pick up/take child from church premises Home church (if applicable): How did you hear about VBS? Please sign & date the release on the Authorization/Release form. Thank you.

9 Vacation Bible School Release Information First Baptist Church of Manlius 408 Pleasant Street, Manlius, N.Y We are pleased to offer FREE registration this year. No phone registrations, please; mail form to address above by: Monday, June 13, 2016 Authorization: In the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the answering ambulance/and or hospital in compliance with Onondaga County Health Regulations to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and to order injection, anesthesia, or surgery for my named child on this form. This form will be kept on file at The First Baptist Church of Manlius. Child s Name: Signature of Parent/Guardian over 18 years old: Date: Release for photos taken during Vacation Bible School: I DO give permission for my child s picture to be taken for use in local newspapers, church newsletters, website, etc. I agree to allow their name published with the photo. I DO NOT give permission for my child s picture to be taken for use in local newspapers, church newsletters, website, etc. Parent/Legal Guardian Name (print) Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date

10 2016 CAMP DONATIONS NEEDED PATHFINDER LODGE FOOD ITEMS PAPER GOODS Cake & brownie mixes Paper towels Bisquick Toilet paper (white, singe ply) Minute rice Napkins Pasta Paper plates (heavy duty) Peanut butter & jelly/nutella Cups, cold (7-9 oz) Peanuts Paper muffin cups Chocolate chips Plastic forks and spoons Raisins Ziploc bags all sizes Flour Salt and Sugar Kool-Aid Mix (Large containers/pre-mixed) OTHER KITCHEN ITEMS FURNITURE Liquid dish soap Sturdy dressers Liquid hand soap End tables/night stands Card tables (folding) HEALTH LODGE Medical or sport tape SPORTS EQUIPMENT Shower curtains Life jackets vest style (any size) Rubber or latex gloves Canoe paddles 4 x 4 gauze Canoes, kayaks Large Band-Aids Tents Rope Volleyballs MAINTENANCE Kick balls Paint brushes (including disposable)* Water shoes (all sizes) Brooms* Dive-quality masks and fins (adult sizes) Rakes & shovels Sponge mops* CRAFTS & PROGRAM Dehumidifiers* Construction paper, card stock Indoor Light bulbs Beading thread, elastic cord Tape: masking, duct * Colored sand Fabric dye *These items are especially White T-shirts (all sizes) needed. Boondoggle Ink pads PLEASE NO egg cartons, yarn, Tulip Tie Dye or dinner plates; we have plenty. Unused birthday cards with envelopes* Donations can be brought to the camps or to the VP Ministries office. Please call first. Gift cards to: Price Chopper Tops Stewart s Shops Hannaford Camp Vick: Home Depot Walmart Pathfinder: Lowe VP Ministries office: Ace Hardware

11 FOOD ITEMS PAPER GOODS #10 Cans of fruit and vegetables Toilet paper (white, single ply)* Kool-Aid/drink mix Paper Towels* Pasta: Spaghetti & Macaroni Napkins* Minute Rice Paper plates and cups (7-9oz) Cake mixes and frosting Cookie and brownie mix MAINTENANCE Minute Rice Vacuum (in good working order) Brooms OTHER KITCHEN ITEMS Rakes Garbage Bags (30+ gallon) Light Bulbs (in & outdoor) Aluminum foil (heavy duty) Tools (good quality) Ziploc bags Generator Liquid Dish Soap WINTER ITEMS SPORTS EQUIPMENT Snowshoes Pool toys and kickboards Kick balls/playground balls FURNITURE Water Balloons Resin lawn chairs Tetherballs Life Jackets Sturdy dressers Door mats MISC. ITEMS Toothbrushes and toothpaste Bug spray and sunscreen Hand Soap (liquid) Hand Sanitizer Batteries (AAA, AA, C, D) Travel size shampoo/conditioner Band-Aids CRAFT SUPPLIES Poster board and construction paper Masking and Scotch tape Balloons Rubber bands Clear contact paper Glue (white glue & glue sticks) Fabric paint & Fabric Dye (RIT) Foam (sheets & cutouts) White T-Shirts (child & adult sizes)* 2016 CAMP DONATIONS NEEDED Camp Vick PROJECTS --Health Lodge: replace linoleum floor --Paint Dining Hall Porch --Gravel for driveway and family camp --Houser Lodge: chimney work, drywall renovations, electrical upgrades APPLIANCES Refrigerator Washing Machine & Dryer Unused birthday cards with envelopes* Donations can be brought to the camps or to the VP Ministries office. Please call first. Camp Vick: Pathfinder: VP Ministries office: *This item is especially needed. Gift Cards to: PLEASE NO egg cartons, yarn or Price Chopper Tops dinner plates (we have plenty). Stewart s Shops Hannaford Home Depot Walmart Lowe s Ace Hardware

12 First Baptist Church of Manlius 408 Pleasant Street Manlius, NY Rev. Dr. Dan Ivins, Interim Pastor Church Office: (315) Website: Church Bookkeeper: (315) Bookkeeper s fbcbookkeeper@twcny.rr.com King s Kids Christian Child Care: (315) King s Kids Director.Kingskids@gmail.com Playschool Preschool: (315) Playschool s playschool408@yahoo.com Mission Statement 2016 Inviting People to New Life In celebration of the good news shown to us in Jesus Christ, we will invite others to unite with us as part of the family of God, sharing the Gospel through Worship, Education, Encouragement of one another and the Support of Mission As we serve Manlius and our surrounding communities.