Commack United Methodist Church
486 Townline Road Commack, NY 11725-7310 (631) 499-7310 Web Site: http://www.commack-umc.org Email:
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[email protected] Rev. Richard C. Mills, Pastor (631) 499-4770 March 2007
Open Hearts
Open Minds
Open Doors
March 30 & 31 – Prayer walk April 5 at 7:30 PM – Upper room communion service April 6 at 7:30 – Choir program April 8 at 6:00 AM – Youth Group Sunrise service at Sunken Meadow Park April 8 at 9:00 AM – Easter Service. As you can see we have a very busy Lent, but that is the way it is supposed to be. Lent is the time that we reflect upon what God has done for us in Jesus Christ. Why don’t you take time each week to join us in fellowship and worship as we make our Lenten journey together? No reservations are necessary and you might be surprised at the way God will bless you.
Dear Brother or Sister in Christ, Lent began on Wednesday, February 21st. This year, as in the past several years, we will be sharing Lenten services with our sister churches. Soup and sandwich at 6:00 PM and worship at 7:00. The schedule is as follows: February 28 – Lucien Memorial Kings Park March 7 – Commack March 14 – St. Paul’s Northport March 21 – Union East Northport
See you in Church, Rev. Dick
In addition, Commack UMC will be holding the following events:
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Sunday, March 11: Girl Scout Sunday Sunday, March 18: “One Great Hour of Sharing” offering to be collected for UMCOR Saturday, March 24: UMW District Meeting at Amityville UMC (9-12) Speaker: Terry Smith “A New Vacation In Biloxi” April 20-22: All Family Retreat Saturday, May 12: UMW High Tea (2-4 pm) Saturday, October 13: FALL FAIR Please save 8 oz. ball jelly jars for our jelly makers.
A MISSION MOMENT... The Methodist Church in India (MCI) has functioned in the background of the contemporary, local, Indian environment at all times. India’s social, economic and political arenas have been a great challenge to the mission work. Being a third-generation Methodist pastor, I have received, in abundance, the uplifting and molding influence of the MCI. There is now a whole new generation of Methodists who have been born into the Methodist family and consider it a thing of pride and honor. The workforce of the MCI through the length and breadth of India totals approximately 648,000. The achievement of the past 150 years lights up our paths and empowers us to reach many more historic milestones. Elia Pradep Samuel-India-General Sect’y of the Methodist Church in India Mission Prayers: India: Ann and Niwas Girl’s Home Basket-weaving program for the Self-support of Poor Tribal Women Batar Kalvi Nilayam Hostel (nutritious meals for children), Tamil Nadu
INTERNATIONAL DINNER We held another successful International Dinner on February 10, thanks to the help from so many people. Our buffet table was laden with a variety of heritage and family favorite dishes and enjoyed by all. The displays included an absolutely stunning exhibit of Korean screens, fabrics, flags, ancient mask replicas and other artifacts, Ginny had her Puerto Rico posters available, John displayed his boat collection. Kathy exhibited 16 Storybook Dolls hand made by the LI Cloth Dollinks. Photos of past International Dinners were also on display.
Dolly Walker will lead the program “Fear Not, Pray Earnestly; A Time for Soul Searching” on Thursday, March 8th at 7:30 pm in the church parlor. Ann Aupperle will be the evening’s hostess. All women are invited to attend. We will also highlight the mission project of collecting supplies for our military (listing in the January Messenger). MORE DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, March13: Fair Workshop starting meeting from 10-1pm in the education building.
Our entertainment included a medley of songs by CUMC choir with audience participation, Korean song by LIKUMC women in their national dress, and a 2
soulful Korean Dance by Mrs. Yu Young Chow commemorating the past Japanese invasion of Korea. A terrific piano piece “A NY State of Mind” was performed by Mark Prasad. John and Kathy sang a duet “Are You Lonely Tonight”, a parody, as a tribute to their fellow senior citizens.
United States will begin in March 2007. See below for the new “spring forward, fall back” dates for the next few years. Every spring we move our clocks one hour ahead and “lose” an hour during the night and each fall we move our clocks back one hour and “gain” an extra hour. But Daylight Saving Time (and not Daylight Savings Time with an “s”) wasn’t just created to confuse our schedules.
We thank all who assisted with the serving and cleanup and those ladies who helped to set the tables. This was another joyful evening of fellowship attended by 98 people from CUMC and LIKUMC.
The phrase “Spring Forward, fall back” helps people remember how Daylight Saving Time affects their clocks. At 2 am on the second Sunday in March, we set our clocks forward one hour ahead of standard time (“spring forward”). We “fall back” at 2 am on the first Sunday in November by setting our clock back one hour and thus returning to standard time.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS:
Today is your day to celebrate Your day to be the star So let the ones you love all cheer And say how special you are. A year of fun and happiness Is our birthday wish for you. You are someone special And your birthday should be too!
The change to Daylight Saving Time allows us to use less energy in lighting our homes by taking advantage of the longer and later daylight hours.
Greetings to: Ann Aupperle Dorothy Baile Edna Beck Lille May Cummings Ginny Eichenauer Harold Fricke Jeff Kopping Joe Megna Sam Prasad Patti Spory John Titolo Al Svoboda
Daylight Saving Time was instituted in the United States during World War I in order to save energy for war production by taking advantage of the later hours of daylight between April and October. During World War II the federal government again required the states to observe the time change. Between the wars and after World War II, states and communities chose whether or not to observe Daylight Saving Time. In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act which standardized the length of Daylight Saving Time.
Daylight Saving Time Extended by Four Weeks in U.S. Starting in 2007
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Reservations), Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have chosen not to observe Daylight Saving Time. This choice does make sense for the areas closer to the equator because the days are more consistent in length throughout the year.
cheering on the Long Island Ducks Baseball Team. As we have arranged in the past, our seats will be in the preferred Section 13. The tickets are on order and sales will begin shortly. Again, we have reserved enough tickets for you to invite your friends to join our church family that night!
Other parts of the world observe Daylight Saving Time as well. While European nations have been taking advantage of the time change for decades, in 1996 the European Union (EU) standardized an EU-wide European Summer Time. This EU Version of Daylight Saving Time runs from the last Sunday in March through the last Sunday in October.
Plans are still in the formative stage for the Progressive Dinner, which is a great night. Be thinking if you would care to host a course, but by all means, plan to come and enjoy the evening. Details will be available shortly. There are other events in the planning stages which will be announced later on. Meanwhile, get out a bright crayon and put a circle around July 25 and August 2!!
In the southern atmosphere where summer comes in December, Daylight Saving Time is observed from October to March. Equatorial and tropical countries (lower latitude) don’t observe Daylight saving Time since the daylight hours are similar during every season, so there’s no advantage to moving clocks forward during the summer.
And remember, if you have an idea for a Happening and would care to join the committee to bring it to fruition, let us know. The Committee
HAPPENING COMMITTEE There are two dates which should be circled on your calendars!! My goodness: do it now! On July 25th, the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will be at Old Westbury Gardens and we hope you are planning to bring a picnic to enjoy as you listen to that wonderful music! They play somewhere in the world 300 nights of the year and still remain Number One in popularity. If you know the music, you know why; if not, come and find out! Perhaps you have young people in your family who are not yet familiar with the famous Big Band sound! Bring them that evening and see what happens!
From the Office...
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Please remember to have your articles/items for the messenger in the office by the 15th of each month. It takes time to edit and have ready for mailing.
...to all those that helped collate the messenger last month with Mary’s absence. Your help was greatly appreciated!
On August 2nd, we will again be
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The walk is designed for youth and adults. There will be different stations and activities along the way. You may travel at your own pace. Although you may pass others or they you, this is not unusual as we seldom journey through life alone.
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List 10 words that rhyme with “snow”. Your hosts for this event are the evangelism and Nurturing committees. ANNOUNCEMENT There is a planning meeting scheduled for March 18th at 2:30 pm. We will work on the Church Family Retreat which will be at Camp Quinipet on Shelter Island from April 20th to the 22nd. We will be at Asbury House which houses 25 people.
Elaine White would like to announce the engagement of her daughter, Jenine, to Phil Crescimanno. An April 12, 2008 wedding is planned in New York.
‘MY SECRET BOUTIQUE’ – FASHION SHOW
Time is approaching fast for another
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner!
The Fashion Show, featuring clothes from our great CUMC Thrift Shop, is being rescheduled...the models will be preparing, the music is ready and we hope you are, too!
All you can eat! Corned Beef and Cabbage with all the trimmings Entertainment And Jim Hawkins returns with new Irish stories and songs
If you don’t already have a ticket, let Donna know and she will see that you get one. Invite your friends to see that “Lots of Dash for Little Cash” is to be found at the Shop. There will be refreshments and the opportunity to purchase what you see. Watch for the date!
Saturday, March 17th at 6:00 pm $12.00 adults; $6.00 ages 6-10; children under 6 are free.
NURTURING WORKAREA All our plans are set for a Lenten Prayer Walk to be held in our Fellowship Hall on March 30th and 31st. You may come anytime between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. We hope you will add this to your own personal reflections in this season before Holy Week.
Tickets must be purchased on or before March 14th. If you have any questions, please call the church office.
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Seen here is one of our own, Christopher Bagno, who took part in the Scout Sunday service held on February 11th.
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