07/29/2022
August 13, 2022 A CHICKEN BAR B QUE and along with this a flea market or outdoor garage sale, we have called this so many different things but hope it gives you the idea of what it is!!! We are renting spaces for $10.00, if a table is needed, with a table $15.00. Donations of charcoal briquets are needed for bar b que.
July 26, 2022
Dear Church Family,
NEWS, NEWS, NEWS!! I have news for you, and I am excited to tell it.
I pray that this finds all of you well and at peace, especially in this time of your lives. It has been a while since I have sent a newsletter or correspondence to all of you. Please know I continue to hold you all in my prayers.
There are so many of you we miss, and I understand that some are worried about COVID and find it hard to come. And I know how hard it is to get back into coming after being home because of the pandemic and mandatory closing of our church building. So I’m asking all to think about coming back and coming home to your church family, and to let you know you are missed here. And there has been things happening within our congregation.
Three babies were baptized in June, and we have a new member that joined our church this July. There are some new people coming and we are so thankful that they have found us and feel comfortable in coming to join us. We have expanded on our music, as our new member plays his portable electric keyboard. God is so good to us! I am truly blessed to be the pastor of this congregation!!
The NEWS; On August 13, 2022 we are having a fundraiser for current expense (this takes care of the bills for electricity, propane for the heater, telephone and internet, water and sewer, etc. oh almost forgot my salary too!)
MORE NEWS: There are some here that are planning a celebration in October to celebrate 20 years in our new church building!!! We are a 218 year old congregation within a new building of 20 years already!! The dates for this celebration are October 22-23, 2022. We moved into the church building on October 20, 2002, I remember it like it was yesterday! I will share story of mine at the celebration and anyone who wants to share their memories!!
Anyone interested in helping in the planning and the work that the celebration will bring is truly welcome to come and share your ideas. We do have a few things we would like to happen but there is so much more that could be if we could all come together and share our thoughts and wishes! So come, next meeting is August 9, August 23, 7pm and we will have one or two more meeting after these. All Tuesdays if this does not work, please let pastor know.
Another letter with information of decisions on the celebration and what will take place and times. Hope you an come and enjoy the festivities.
Thank you for who you are, a child of God, who contributes to our church and world with your generous gifts and grace.
In Christ’s service,
Marsha J. Madore, Pastor
DATES TO REMEMBER
Fourth Tuesday of the month CNY Foodbank at Vienna UMC ( free perishable food)
Wednesdays-- Bible Study—at 1:30 pm
Wednesdays-10 am Vienna UMC Strong Bones
August 7, 2022-Deadline for entry into church yard, garage sale or flea market, to get a form for a space see Eunice Eldridge, Marilyn Youngs or the Pastor.
August 9, 2022--Meeting for 20th Anniversary/Birthday of church building 7 pm
August 13, 2022—Church yard, garage sale or flea market- 10 am—4 pm
Chicken Bar B Que, noon till sold out. Pick up; cost $12.00 you get half
a chicken, salt potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, and a desert!!
August 23, 2022-- Meeting for 20th Anniversary/Birthday of church building 7 pm
September—Sunday school with resume, with three different classes ages all together;
worship, story time, and crafts!
October—Anniversary/Birthday Celebration,
United Methodist Women’s Harvest Supper
November-All Saints Day worship service
