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Rev. Lynda Bates-Stepe Pastor

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I was at a weekly meeting with colleagues and I was complaining that I had nothing to complain about. Really. It was a grey, rainy, cold afternoon and I just felt like complaining. Ever had one of those days? But when it comes right down to it, I know I have nothing to complain about. Not when I keep a global perspective.

day when people focus on and speak about what they desire things to be rather than complaining about how things are.” (www.acomplaintfreeworld.org) Given that the bracelet is purple and it is Lent, it seems appropriate to put it to good use. My task is to wear the bracelet for the rest of Lent and see how long I can go without complaining. It will be a challenge but I can also envision being a happier, more content person by the end of the season. Lent is a time to put complaining and excuses aside and to be open and honest before God. The goal of Lent is not to get stuck in the muck of our sins and shortcomings and deficiencies but to prepare ourselves for the joy and jubilation of Easter. Lent is a time to unburden ourselves and be renewed in the Holy Spirit so that we can participate in Jesus’ resurrection by living a new, redeemed, fulfilled life right here and now. It is the chance to put the oppressive and onerous aside and enjoy the salvation – a life of fullness and eternity -- that God desires for us.

A recent Facebook posting of a YouTube video exemplified that very vividly. It’s titled “First World Problems Read by Third World People.” It’s a short promotional video for “Water Is Life,” a charitable organization seeking to bring clean, healthy water to places in Haiti. The video has Haitian children and adults in their own environment voicing complaints that are so trivial and out of place in the setting that it brings you up short when you realize they are the kind of things we might readily complain about. For instance a young boy surrounded by chicken and pigs roaming the yard who says, “I hate it when I tell them no pickles and they still give me pickles. Or a group washing clothes at the river side while a young girl says, “I hate it when I leave my clothes in the washer so long they start to smell.” It makes you stop and If you notice my purple bracelet, feel free to ask how my Lenten discipline of “nothink. complaints” is going. I promise I won’t So, I was sharing with the group my dimake a comment about how my bracelet lemma of wanting to complain but having doesn’t match my outfit. After all, in the no legitimate gripes. Rev. Hansen from full scheme of things, I have nothing to Northport UMC took off a purple jell brace- complain about. let and handed it to me. “Here,” she said, “I think you need this.” It’s from an organi- Peace, zation called “A Complaint Free World.” The goal is to encourage people to make Rev. Lynda Bates-Stepe the world better by leaving complaining behind. In their vision they say, “We see a 486 Town Line Road · Commack NY 11725 (631) 499-7310 Office: [email protected] Pastor: [email protected] www.commack-umc.org

March 2013

A Prayer... God our Father, by raising Christ your Son you conquered the power of death and opened for us the way to eternal life. Let our celebration today raise us up and renew our lives by the Spirit that is within us. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

MARCH Birthdays 10th- Al Svoboda 12th- Ginny Eichenauer 13th- Nina Frielicher 14th- Peter Titolo 15th- Joe Megna 15th- Patti Spory 18th- Edna Beck 19th- Lille Mae Cummings 23rd- John Titolo 28th- Sam Prasad Jeff Kopping

May God’s blessings abound to you in every little way May you taste and see His goodness every time you kneel to pray May your day be brightened more with your Father’s loving touch And may you sense He’s with you now and loves you very much. .

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Mark Your Calendar...

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner All you can eat!

Corned Beef & Cabbage with all the trimmings.

Saturday, March 16th at 6:00pm Adults - $15.00 Children ages 6-12 - $6.00 Children under 6 are free Tickets must be purchased on or before Wednesday, March 13th. If you have any questions please call the church office. No Tickets will be sold at the door. Please make your reservations early.

Family Retreat at Shelter Island April 19-21st

Scouting for Food Sun, March 10th From 9am- 3pm Please visit: King Kullen (120 Vet’s Hwy, Commack) Or

Commack’s Shoprite

(1 Garet Place, Commack) Consider picking up some non-perishable food items while shopping and help us help the community. Page 3

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Boy Scouts Troop 125 - Boy Scout Sunday The 12th point of the Scout Law is “A Scout is Reverent.” Boy scouts, leaders and their families from Troop 125 gathered to celebrate a special Scout Sunday service at Commack United Methodist Church on February 3, 2013. CUMC was one of many houses of worship to host local Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops

and Explorers who attended and participated in the annual “A Scout is Reverent” recognitions during the Scout Sunday Services at various local Catholic and Protestant Churches and the Jewish Scout Sabbath services at area temples and synagogues during the month of February.

Huntington Recognizes Troop 125 With Proclamation Huntington Town Councilman Mark Mayoka honored Boy Scout Troop 125 with a Proclamation for their efforts in collecting over 900 pounds of peanut butter and jelly for the Commack United Methodist Church’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang during the February 5th Town Board Meeting.

Following Hurricane Sandy, the scouts held a peanut butter and jelly drive at Commack’s King Kullen and ShopRite stores on December 8 to help replenish supplies. Within six hours, the boys collected 903 pounds of peanut butter and jelly, which was donated to Commack United Methodist Church’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH - Scouting for Food Most of us take for granted that we have three meals a day, but not everyone is so lucky. That is why in the month of March, Boy Scout Troop 125 will join with other troops in Suffolk County in the Scouting for Food Program. This is a food collection to benefit those on Long Island who do not have enough to eat.

distribute to families they recognize are in need in the local community.

Please look for members of Boy Scout Troop 125 at Commack’s Shoprite (1 Garet Place, Commack) and King Kullen (120 Veterans Hwy, Commack) on Sunday, March 10 from 9am-3pm. Consider picking up some Scout troops can decide which organization to donate non-perishable food items while shopping and help us the food and Troop 125 decided that they will contribute help the community. its food to the Commack United Methodist Church to

Scouts Elect New Senior Patrol Leader On Tuesday, February 12, Troop 125 elected Tommy Kowalski to be their next Senior Patrol Leader. Please join us in welcoming him and we look forward to another successful year of scouting under his leadership. Page 4

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Two Scouts from Pack 403 Receive God and Family Emblem

ways including the earning of the religious award of the Scout's individual faith. We are proud to announce that on February 3rd, Cub Scouts Shawn Devine and Matt Lauri of Cub Scout Pack 403 were presented with the God and Family Methodist Cub Scout Religious Emblem during the annual Scout Sunday services, held at Commack United Methodist Church by Rev. Lynda Bates-Stepe.

As with all the religious emblems, these are not an award for Scouting skills, but rather an emblem authorized by the Boy Scouts of America to be worn on the Scout's uniform after satisfactory completion of the necessary requirements.

For 4th and 5th grade/10-11 year old Webelos Cub The first eleven points of the Boy Scout Law must Scouts of the Methodist faith, the God and Family be demonstrated in order to go from one rank to Emblem is designed to help youth understand the th the next, including Eagle. The 12 point --"A Scout importance of family and God’s role in a healthy is Reverent"-- can be demonstrated in a variety of family. The God and Family Program provides an opportunity for young people and their families to explore their faith together. Children read about different families in the Bible, which can teach them about God’s plan for strengthening families.

Webelos Cub Scout Shawn Devine is the son of Barbara and Thomas Devine and the older brother to foster sibling Destinee. Also celebrating the event with his grandparents Eileen and Wilbert Waidelich who were very active in Boy Scout Troop 125, Aunt Elizabeth and Eagle Scout Steven Waidelich (1973) who was the first scout in Commack United Methodist Church to have earned the God and Country Religious Emblem of the Methodist Boy Scout in 1974.

Webelos Cub Scout Matt Lauri is the son of, Mary and Andrew Lauri, here with Rev. Lynda Bates-Stepe. Page 5

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Commack History One of Huntington’s most active military participants in the American Revolution was Major Jesse Brush. After participating in the 1776 Battle of Long Island, Brush was active in numerous raids and military intelligence missions on Long Island.

John Muller, Church Historian nouncement of the Declaration of Independence.

On the 30th of June, 1776, a British fleet of 130 ships landed an army of 10,000 on Staten Island, commanding New York harbor. By August 1st, the army had grown to 31,000 seasoned troops. The Brush has been described as a “small well-built man American army of only 28,000, both poorly trained with red hair, sandy complexion, and a bright eye, and inadequately equipped, had prepared defensive strong as Hercules and bold as a lion.” Born on Octo- positions in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the nearby Jerber 2, 1752 in Huntington, he was baptized October sey shore. In early August the Suffolk County Militia, 25th by the Rev. Ebenezer Prime of the Old First let by Liertenant Colonel Potter and Major Brush and Church. Later in life he married Dorothy, daughter of carrying the Huntington Liberty Flag, mustered on the Zephaniah Platt, on January 6, 1774 at the SmithVillage Green, drew an issue of gunpowder from the town Church. Arsenal (Job Sammis House) at its southern end, and marched to Brooklyn to augment the Continental In 1775 Brush was appointed to an 11 member com- Army. Upon their arrival their ranks were divided. mittee to raise a Huntington militia. On September 5, About 100 men, under Potter and Brush, were as1775 at a Smithtown gathering of identical groups signed to General Nathaniel Woodhull (of Mastic) and from other Suffolk County towns, these delegations the remainder, under Colonel Josiah Smith of East organized a Regiment of Minute-Men in Western Suf- Moriches were placed in the defensive lines. Woodfolk County and nominated field officers. Elected as hull, who had served as President of the Provincial Lieutenant Colonel was Dr. Gilbert Potter, a Hunting- Convention, was given the rather strange assignment ton physician who had previous military experience in of driving beef cattle eastward to prevent their falling the French and Indian Wars. After returning home, the in to the hands of the British if and when they atHuntington Committee on September 11, 1775 tacked. formed three companies amounting to some 80 men each; Jesse Brush emerged as Captain of the 2nd Early on the morning of August 22nd, 15,000 British Company. and Hessian soldiers and 40 pieces of artillery were landed on Long Island. The Battle of Long Island was With the formation of the First Long Island Regiment fought from the 22nd to the 29th of August, 1776, at Smithtown on October 24, 1775, Brush was proresulting in a defeat for the Americans who effected a moted to the rank of Second Major, a position of dis- miraculous escape across the East River to Manhattinction in the County. In December 1775, Major tan. On August 27th General Woodhull ordered Major Brush was sent to New York City to address the New Brush and the 100 militiamen to proceed eastward York Provincial Convention about the status of milifrom Jamaica driving cattle before them. However, tary preparedness in Suffolk County. On January 29, upon learning of the disastrous results of the battle, 1776 Brush was among 18 freeholders appointed to and after consultation with higher authorities, Brush Huntington’s “War Committee” to oversee the supply dispersed the men under his command advising them and coordination of its companies of militia. On July to return home. 22, 1776, Major Brush assisted Lieutenant Colonel Potter, who together acted as Regimental Reviewing Brush himself quickly left Long Island, presumably in Officers for the five companies of Suffolk County Mili- a boat across the Sound to the Westchester shore, tia that engaged in maneuvers celebrating the anwhere he joined the 2nd Regiment of Westchester Page 6

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Commack History continued County Militia, commanded by Colonel Thomas Thomas. Brush proceeded to make numerous excursions across to Long Island for the duration of the war. Correspondence and newspaper accounts testify to Major Brush’s leadership of raiding parties in November 1778, March 1779, and June 1779, although he was undoubtedly active on other occasions.

John Muller, Church Historian

liams and Legget who returned to the American lines with the valuable currency. Brush and his companions were held in the Provost prison in New York City. Although no record has been found concerning the date and circumstances of his release, it is known that by June 1781 Brush had returned to his duties in the Westchester County Militia.

As a consequence of leaving Huntington and taking up Little is known of Major Brush from the close of the arms with the Rebel Army, Major Brush’s farm at West Revolutionary War until his death on July 12, 1800. He is Neck was seized and assigned to a Loyalist (Tory) family. buried in the Old Burying Ground in Huntington. Brush wrote a note to the intruders as follows: August 25, 1780 I have repeatedly ordered you, especially April 15th, to leave my farm. This is my last invitation. If you do not, your next landfall will be in a warmer climate than any you have ever lived in yet. Twenty days you have to make your escape. Jesse Brush During the latter half of September, 1780, Major Brush was dispatched on a secret mission by Gov. George Clinton to raise loans of money form patriots living in Huntington and western Suffolk County. Commanding a group of seven other soldiers, Brush successfully crossed Long Island Sound and spent three weeks passing from town to town calling upon known patriots. Although active mostly at nighttime, they also ventured out in broad daylight, using assumed names, various disguises and pretended business transactions. Unfortunately, just at the conclusion of their mission as they sought to escape back across the Sound, their whaleboat was driven ashore by a violent storm. This landing having been observed, they were attacked by a group of armed loyalists who immediately killed Lieutenant Alexander Ketcham of Brush’s command in a volley of musket-fire. Brush ordered two of his troop to take the funds raised and escape while the remainder held off the attack. Brush and his party were all captured, but were successful in covering the escape of Lieutenants Wil-

Excerpted from an essay by Reginald Metcalf, Sr., genealogy.com, and longislandsurnames.com. More information can be found through the Huntington Historical Society.

As a side note: We have several of the Brush family members buried at the Commack Methodist Cemetery including Ann Eliza, wife of Samuel Brush, who died on March 9, 1856. It is believed that she was born in 1827 and was 29 when she died. She would be a distant cousin of Major Brush through marriage. Other Brush family members from Long Island that participated in the Revolutionary War were:

Lieutenant Pearsall Brush David Brush Eliakim Brush

Eastwoods Company of Oyster Bay Militia Col. Malcomb's Regiment of the New York Line 2nd New York Regiment of the Continental Line

Nehemiah Brush

Minutemen of Josiah Smith's Regiment Of Suffolk County

Robert Brush

Minutemen of Josiah Smith’s Regiment Of Suffolk County

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Happening Committee The Happening Committee once again had the joy and privilege of Christmas Caroling to many who are no longer able to take part of the Christmas Season in the outer community. On December 15th, our 19 carolers, led by Mike Mallgraf, traveled to local nursing homes to bring holiday cheer to their residents. It was so much fun to see the smiles on their faces as we sang to them and gave us a special inner warmth of being able to give this small gift. They enjoy singing along with the familiar carols and they get a kick out of the children in our group who visit as a family. Our visits are unhurried and we are sure to shake the hand of every resident before we leave and say, "Merry Christmas and God Bless you.” One special visit this year was to Sue and Jim Medina’s house where we gathered around in Sue's room while she joined in singing the carols! Back at church later we shared hot chocolate and cookies and the special feelings we have after being able to share the message of Christmas. It was lovely to be welcomed by so many in the nursing homes we visited and heard, "thank you for coming,” and “you made my day,” or “I remember you from last year!”

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Acts of Kindness Are Good for Our Health The saying goes: an apple a day will keep the doctor away. Could it be that the fountain of youth is just under our noses? Are acts of kindness just as effective as exercise and eating healthy foods? When it comes to acts of kindness, whether random or not, a little can go a long way. Giving often helps to take the focus off of your own personal problems and onto finding a solution to someone else's. It can be motivating- whether it is something small like opening a door for someone or shoveling a driveway for a neighbor who lives alone or who is elderly. Sure, helping others gives us the warm fuzzies, but there's more to it. “There's no question that altruism can provide both physical and psychological reaction to the body,” Dr. Sam Sears, of East Carolina University, where he is a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Cardiovascular Sciences. And medical research supports it. “There's a hormone that has been tied to caring for others, both, in animals and in people,” said Sears. “Anything that improves your immune system in a positive way will help all diseases be it cancer, high blood pressure, or diabetes which are so common in the US.” Studies show that in the long haul people who give

back to others, in general, are in better health. “People experience the feeling of a lowering of heart rate and a calming response from being kind,” said Sears. The doctors say people who do random acts of kindness even sleep better at night. There have been many acts of kindness shown here at CUMC in recent months- friends offering refuge to friends without electricity, our many Ministries through the holiday season and through the year, offering a ride to someone who isn’t comfortable driving anymore, a phone call to someone we haven’t seen at church in a while, and teamwork shown in clearing the high and heavy snow for a trapped neighbor who couldn’t get out of her house days after the storm and called the church for help. It makes us feel good just hearing about random acts of kindness. Let’s keep it going and boost our immune system in the process by giving our own form of kind actions both big and small, random or planned to friends or strangers. Namaste

Fair workshop The ladies have begun to meet again in room 9 of the education building. We gather together every Tuesday from 10 am -1 pm from now until the fair in It is a joy that we now have one of our youth, who October. If you are interested, please join us. Bring is contributing to this ministry. Robin has been a bag lunch, your creative talents or ideas, or just making warm hats on her loom; I hope this may encourage others to do so. Please see me for any come and we will find a project just for you. additional information. Many thanks to those who have knit and crocheted mittens for the homeless.

Kathy Muller

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 14th at 7:30 pm. Debbie Stellmann will present the program: “Seeing the Power of Sisterhood” as UMW members relate with the worldwide sisterhood of grace as they learn about the work with the marginalized. Matilda Gollatz will serve as hostess for the evening.

The International Dinner is Returning!! After a three year respite, John and Kathy Muller are planning an International Dinner to be held on Saturday, April 13th at 6 pm. This is an ‘in-house’ event, with the LIKUMC invited as in previous years. There will be no fee, as each family is requested to bring a family-size heritage or favorite dish, in addition to a salad OR dessert, PLUS some of the essentials: coffee, tea, sugar, milk, butter. A sign-up sheet will be available on the bulletin board. . We ask that you enter the number of family members who will (or might) attend, so we have a viable count for the table and chair set up. If you have any souvenirs, items from your travels or treasures from “the old country,” please bring them in so we have some nice displays. Inform John of this, and he will have space available for you. If you are concerned about safety, you may bring them in earlier in the day, when we are present or just prior to the dinner.

Authentic foreign dress is always an eye catcher and in the past we have had a ‘fashion show’ of Korean, Indian, Chinese, Bavarian and Philippine outfits, do not hesitate to dress according to your heritage…this is an International dinner! INTERNATIONAL DINNER ENTERTAINMENT: We encourage our members to help provide some entertainment for the dinner. We know some of you have hidden talents that you are secretly hoping to share and we are looking for some very enjoyable surprises! Please see Kathy about this. Help will be needed in setting up on Friday the 12th and serving, we would be pleased to have you volunteer. There will be NO dishwashing for anyone! We request that after the dinner, you bring your dish back home with you. John & Kathy Muller

CHANGE OF MOVIE FOR APRIL 5TH The movie for First Friday Flicks has been changed to…

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Thrift Shoppe

More Volunteers Needed:

Volunteers Meeting Sunday March 10th After coffee hour In the fellowship hall

CUMC Thrift Shoppe

COMMUNITY YARD SALE JUNE 8h, 2013 10AM - 3PM Vendors Wanted 10 x 10 Space $20 Refundable Cleanup Fee $25 For more information call Church office 499-7310

The shifts are Tuesdays and Fridays:  10am - 1pm or  1pm to 4pm First Saturday of the month:  10am - 12:30 pm or  12:30 - 3pm

Please consider volunteering 1x per month at the Thrift Shoppe.

One shift = 3 hours Each shift has 2 volunteers who work together so

volunteer with a friend or sign up yourself and you can be matched with another volunteer.

You’ll have fun!

10 x 10 Space $20 Refundable Cleanup

You’ll be helping the church and our community!

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JANUARY 29, 2013 ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MINUTES Matilda Gollatz, chair, opened the meeting at 7:35 pm, with 14 members present. Reverend Lynda Bates-Stepe led us in prayer.

roofers , will get a third estimate. The parsonage bathroom needs updating. Armas Stepe has given an estimate. Building Committee: Tom Mazzola Nothing to report

Lay Leader: Mike Mallgraf, absent Thrift Shoppe: Patti Spory, absent Finance: Sam Prasad The committee is preparing audits for 2012. The number of pledges remains the same; however total amount is up by 12%. Stewardship will work on how to increase the number of pledges to help project income.

Men’s Group; John Muller

All is well

UMW: Ginny Eichenauer for Deb Hervey Planning meeting has been held. Cookie sale went well. We are looking for a mission family for Christmas

L.I. Council of Churches suggests looking into the Lig- Pumpkin Patch Board of Managers: Tom Mazzola ero Energy Co., an Energy Service Company (ESCO) The budget is in good shape with income exceeding broker. They will try to understand our energy requireexpenses. Depending on enrollment, Mary Lou ments and match them up with suppliers. The FiVetrano looking into having a younger group. nance committee plans to look further into it. Several L.I. Churches, including Massapequa UMC have used Financial Secretary: Judy Titolo the services and have given good references Income statement distributed. SPR: Mike Hervey, absent (at work)

Treasurer: Karen Mallgraf, (absent due to illness)

Membership: Lille May Cummings, absent (on vacation)

Education: Rev. Lynda for Deb Hervey Deb Hervey, Penny White and Debbie Stellmann coordinating teachers and programs.

Historian: John Muller Nothing to report

Worship: Sobana Prasad  Christmas holiday plans went well.  Lenten plans: In place of Wednesday night services, study groups will be planned for Monday evenings and Thursday mornings. The title is “ LivTrustees: Tom Mazzola ing Extravagantly.”  Fellowship Hall dishwasher has been repaired and  Ash Wednesday services will be held at noon in the is operating. Chapel and 7:30 in the evening both with distri Areas of the sanctuary carpet are separating and bution of ashes and Holy Communion. need be repaired or replaced. A carpet man will  There will be a 6:30 Easter Dawn Service at check it out Sunken Meadow Beach  Mike Hervey had announced that Audio Visual plans are still being looked in to. Mission Support Facilitator: Paula Titolo, absent  Discussion was held regarding the media, air Rev. Lynda is reviewing job description with Paula. conditioning and carpet.  Phyllis D’Amato continues to announce our mis Rev. Lynda mentioned a Capital Funds Camsions via Messenger paigner, Mr. Keith Muhleman, Executive Director of Frontier Foundation, an investment arm of our con- Pastoral Care: Al Svoboda, absent (on vacation) ference. Happening : Pat Ross, absent Parsonage: Marge Wright There is a leak in the sexton’s apartment. Tom M. Nurture/Evangelism: Ginny Eichenauer mentioned that 2 estimates have been received from Tracey Kopping will be assisting in calling Sunday Memorial: Kathy Muller Two memorials totaling $10,100.00 received designating the Audio Visual Media project.

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morning greeters. New Business: 1. Dotty Megna mentioned finding the parlor in disarray apparently following some meetings. “Keep the area as you find it!” should be announced. 2. Cooking noted in Fellowship Hall kitchen at varying times, not related to church events. Rev Lynda will look into it. 3. Joe Megna inquired about re-instating the International Dinner. The Muller’s have offered to sponsor it on April 13 if the Happening Committee is not intending to plan it. Pastor’s report: Rev Lynda announced that Deb Hervey is a certified Lay Speaker, Anne Tammaro and Mike Mallgraf, although having taken classes are not. Lay speaker training will be held here on February 16th,23rd and March 9th, 16th. The fee is $35.00. Kathy Muller moved that the church pay the fee for Anne and Mike, seconded and passed. Others are invited to attend.

Next Ad Board meeting will be held one week earlier than usual ,so as not to conflict with Holy Week. All agreed on the date Tuesday March 19th at 7:30. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Muller, Recording Secretary ATTENDANCE: John & Kathy Muller Barbara Knippenberg Matilda Gollatz Ginny Eichenauer Lynda Bates-Stepe Sam Prasad

Tim Sampson Dotty & Joe Megna Joan Nehlsen Tom Mazzola Judy Titolo Sobana Prasad

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CHOIR NEWS:

We need some help! Our choir director has some lovely music

picked out for the Lenten and Easter services. Our choir is getting smaller and smaller rather than growing. WE NEED YOU! We need people who enjoy singing- you don’t have to be the next Justin Bieber because Dotty brings out the best in all of us. Being in the choir means committing to 1 1/2 hours on Wed. evenings at 7:15pm and 1/2 hour before service on Sunday mornings. Please consider joining!

Easter Sunrise Service at Sunken Meadow Please join our Youth Group on the boardwalk just past the main entrance to Sunken Meadow State Park at 6:30AM, Easter Morning for an inspiring service. Remembering the first Easter morning in the early light of dawn and having the sun rise as the service ends is a very special way to celebrate Easter. We hope you join us!

Save the Dates for VBS 2013

VBS will be held Sunday, June 23rd – Thursday, June 27th from 6:30 – 8:30PM, for ages 3 – 103. If you are interested in helping by being a storytelling, leading craft, snack or games or helping with registration, please contact Deb Hervey, ([email protected] or 543-5522). Helpers can volunteer for the entire week, one night or several nights – the schedule is

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Dec 8, 2012 - of each retailer you will note the gift card/certificate de- nominations available for purchase. ..... pressed apple cider,. • Signs by Tomorrow on ...

The Messenger - Commack United Methodist Church
Nov 2, 2010 - Dagmar Mackay inquired about a worship group for teenag- ers. BSA: Dagmar Mackay. Troop is healthy and active. Committed to set up for the ...

The Messenger - Commack United Methodist Church
Office: [email protected] Pastor: [email protected] ..... Chris was absent but sent in an email report to ... Blast Cosmic Adventure Praising God.

The Messenger - Commack United Methodist Church
Office: [email protected] Pastor: [email protected] ... service to God. .... we'll be lighting candles on Father's Day just prior to the service. .... Get ready to blast off for our Vacation Bible School: Galactic Blast – A Cosmic ...

The Messenger - Commack United Methodist Church
Sep 2, 2010 - email address. ... the best options. One is to meet following the church service, another is to meet early. Sunday evening. ... the Church Office at (631) 499-7310 or email us at ..... look for more info about their campaign in.