May 2014 Churchmatters Monthly Newsletter of East Glenville Community Church Mark Your Calendar May 1st Primetimers May 2nd SPARK May 3rd Men s Breakfast May 4th Welcoming Lunch May 7th Philly Cheesesteak Night May 10th Church Work Day May 11th Mother s Day No Youth Group May 18th VBS Meeting May 21st Last Wednesday Night Program May 30th Sacandaga Youth Retreat A Word From Pastor Jim As we conclude the Sunday preaching series on the Gospel of John and move through the Easter season, a devotional from Richard DeHaan speaks to us of the One who is our focus as a church. Its entitled A Humble King and reads, Someone once wrote this about Jesus: He who is the Bread of Life began His ministry hungering. He who is the Water of Life ended His ministry thirsting. Jesus hungered as a man, yet fed the hungry as God. He was weary, yet He is our rest. He paid tribute, yet He is the King. He was called a devil, but He cast out demons. He prayed, yet He hears prayer. He wept, and He dries our tears. He was sold for 30 pieces of silver, yet He redeems sinners. He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, yet He is the Good Shepherd. He gave His life, and by dying He destroyed death. Throughout His life on earth, Jesus was a man of striking contrasts reflecting both His genuine humanity and His full deity. On that Sunday before He died, one might have expected Jesus the King to enter Jerusalem on a mighty steed. But He chose instead a lowly donkey. Before He could come as a King to reign, He had to come as a Savior to die. We would expect to find such contrasts in the life of One who was fully God and fully man. Jesus, who is sovereign Lord of the universe, became a man to die for us. But one day He will return as King of Kings.
Elder s Corner Praise The Lord, He is risen indeed! As you read this we have just finished worshipping and celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ! To me it feels like a time and season of rebirth and new starts. I write this article and want to share the excitement and unity that I see coming from the Elder Board and the other boards and teams as we collaborate together. The Elders have been meeting and prayerfully considering where and how the Lord would use Hs resources here at EGCC. Come and join in. Look around and don't be hesitant to ask where you could use your talents and gifts. You will truly be blessed! Trustee Talk As I look outside and see the whisper of Spring, I think that it has been a long winter. But God is good and we have been very blessed. Spring is a time to see God at work and with that in mind we need to look at the work we need to do annually as a church family. Saturday, May 10 th has been set aside for our Annual Church Work Day. We will begin at 9:00 am and work both inside and outside to give us that spring cleaning look. We will conclude at about noon and enjoy some good fellowship at a pizza lunch. Please consider coming and have a great time with your EGCC family. - Mark Shaver, Trustee Board Chair Ted Feurer for the Elder board March Income Budget 34,638 Parking Lot 1,325 Income 41,286 Total 6,648 YTD Income Budget 103,914 Parking Lot 3,617 Income 97,145 Total (6,769) Men s Breakfast The next Men s Ministry Breakfast will be held Saturday, May 3rd at 8:30am, in Buchanan Hall. Parking Lot Fund Total 27,620
EGCC would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members! Patty Kopper Kurt Zeissler Michael King Barbara King Jaime Lalla Danielle Sloan Primetimers Luncheon Thursday, May 1st at 12pm RSVP: Gail Heckeler 399-4110 or Velma Rhodenizer 399-1957 Sunday Morning Sermon Series Begins April 27th Who wrote the Bible? Why so many versions? Who decided what went into it? How can a book that people made be called God's Word? How do I talk about any of this with others? Adult Sunday Group 9:00 am - Room B The Ascension of Jesus The Impact of His Absence Jesus is Risen! Alleluia! But...Where is He? Why would He Leave Us? Begins April 27th Part of the Foundations Adult Study Series
Featured Missionary Profiles Active Active profile features Glen Ewart, a long time supported missionary from EGCC who works as a campus staff member for Intervarsity Christian Fellowship in the area of Potsdam and Clarkson Colleges in NYS. Glen's lifework through Intervarsity is targeted in transforming lives through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Recent efforts have included an outreach to students on campus involved in a career day where posters entitled, " Who is this Jesus?" and " What does Easter mean?" were displayed. Glen has been supported by EGCC for many years and has been featured in one of our recent Mission Conferences. The Mission Board is pleased to foster the work of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and partner together in "transforming lives, renewing campuses, and developing world changers" through dedicated workers such as Glen Ewart. God bless you, Glen! Retired Fred and Goldie Stoll Ministry Update (April 3, 2014) Our connection with EGCC began in the early 1980s.We were blessed to live in an apartment in Scotia (arranged by EGCC at the time) for about 6 months during furlough (home assignment). We especially remember the love shown to us by the church during Fred's bout with malaria. Goldie's brother once lived in Ballston Spa and now in Hudson Falls, NY We are so thankful for the fellowship and support we have received from EGCC during the years since then, and especially appreciate the continued financial support in retirement. We would like to receive "The Church Matters" again, so that we can pray for you all more effectively. Fred joined SIM Australia to serve at Radio ELWA in Liberia in1966. Fred met Goldie (who is from NY State) in Nigeria and they married in Liberia in 1969. God blessed them with 2 children, Esther and Jonathan, both born in Liberia. Esther married Jim Berry and they live in Florence, SC with 4 children, ranging in age from 8 to18. Jonathan and Jenny serve with SIM in Ethiopia. We enjoyed visiting them in January, and had a great time getting to know our youngest 14 month old granddaughter, Johanna. Ministries in Liberia included mechanical maintenance at Radio Station ELWA, follow -up and counseling of English radio listeners, Bible studies with army chaplains, preaching and holding Sunday services at an army camp, and producing radio programs for outreach to Mandingos, a Muslim people group. Goldie served as a dental hygenist, wife and mother. We continued serving with SIM on Home staff in Charlotte, NC from 1985 until 2002.Goldie served in various capacities in both SIM USA and SIM International offices, and Fred worked in the SIM USA Purchasing Department until his retirement on May 1st,2002. We presently live in the SIM Retirement Village. We stay busy at the village, with our local church and in jail ministry..our address is: Fred and Goldie Stoll, 4232 Africa Drive, Sebring, FL 33875 Telephone: 863-382-8551 E-mail address: fredgold69@centurylink.net We can also connect via Skype or Facebook.
Summer Mission Trip News We are excited that a team of 12 youth and 6 adults will be traveling to the remote wilderness of Pennsylvania this summer for Wayumi Expedition. Wayumi Expedition is a program hosted by New Tribes Mission for High School Students and their chaperones that combines summer camp and a mission trip into one experience. Participants get to learn about missions and participate in activities that realistically simulate challenges and events in the life of a missionary without leaving the United States. We are preparing for our trip by raising funds, and learning about tribal missions. Each of the participants is reading a book about the subject and we will share from our readings with each other. For this trip to be successful, we need support from our EGCC family. Most importantly, please remember us and our preparations in your prayers. Also, please support our fundraising events if you are able. We have four fundraising opportunities for you to consider. #3 - Hosta Sale - The date for this is to be determined by when the hostas start to return after our long winter. As a team we have offered to do the much needed dividing of the hostas that are in the church landscaping. The divisions that do not go back into the flower beds at church will be available for purchase by the congregation for a donation to the trip. #4 - Rent a missionary (or group of hands). We have youth and adults willing to do yard work, housecleaning, babysitting or any other jobs we can. We come do the work you need done, but instead of paying us, you donate to the trip. We are really looking forward to participating in our fundraising events and going on our trip in July. We couldn't do it without you and we thank you for your support. Your 2014 Short Term Mission Team: #1 - Cheese Steak Dinner. This event will be held on Wednesday, May 7th in place of the usual Wednesday Night Meal. For the 5th year we will offer the sandwiches, chips, salad, dessert and beverage for eat in or take out. Meals will be served from 5-7pm. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. A la carte pricing is available. #2 - Car Wash and Bake Sale. This event will be held on Saturday, June 7th from 9:30 am until noon in the church parking lot. Cars will be washed and baked goods sold for donations from customers. If there are any baked goods left over they will be sold after the Sunday morning Worship Service on June 8th. Kristin Capeci Heather and Hope Chevalier Dana Drosdick Hope, Katie, Kelly, and Mitchell Fischer Kevin Gideon Josh and Michelle Kraines Kaleb Hoy Kristina Mills Hannah Olson Travis Phillips Danielle and Michelle Sloan Mara Smith
CELEBRATION SUNDAY is Coming Soon! Sunday June 8th, 9-10 am Adults and Students age 2- gr 12 CELEBRATE the conclusion of our Sunday School Year! in Buchanan Hall Delicious CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Sunday School Awards Scripture Memory Classes will share about the 2013-2014 year And...Get ready to READ with our Summer Reading Challenge! Mark your calendars and we'll see you there! SPARK Grades 2-5 Friday, May 2nd, 6:30-8pm Buchanan Hall VBS Intro - Games, snack, Bible lesson Come and bring a friend. $1 per child donation requested Contact: Susan Perregaux 384-7296 Church Camping Trip Contact Cindi Phillips (885-2091) if you are interested in camping at Sacandaga Bible Conference for the weekend of August 8-10. Camping $25 per night or rooms Lodge $65.00 per night (sleeps two to four people) Motel rooms are $55 a night (sleeps four to six people)
When: June 30 - July 3 from 9 am to noon Where: East Glenville Community Church What: Music, Activities, Lessons, Games & Snacks! Who: Students entering Kindergarten - entering 7th gr. Kingdom Rock At Weird Animals kids will discover that Jesus love is one-of-a-kind! Registration Deadline is Wednesday, June 11th!
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