Communion is served every Sunday at NPUMC during
the 10:45am worship service.
Our table is open to everyone, and we welcome you with this spoken invitation:
Christ invites to his Table all who repent and come to receive.
Every color of the earth, every corner of the globe. Old or young, you are welcome.
Able to come on your own two feet, needing the help of canes or crutches, prosthetics or the strong arm of a neighbor, or needing the elements brought to you, you are welcome.
Whatever your sexual orientation, however you are dressed,you are welcome.
If you feel you are worthy you are welcome.
If you feel you are unworthy, Christ Jesus welcomes you to his table.
- Bette Johnson Sohm
And to ensure that everyone can share together in this meal, only grape juice and gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free communion bread is served.
Here is the recipe we use if you have other food concerns you need to consider. Communion Bread Recipe

Every 60 seconds a child dies from malaria. That means more than 1400 children die daily from this mosquitospread disease; a disease which is both preventable and curable. Imagine No Malaria is a movement within the United Methodist Church attempting to end this staggering statistic and eliminate malaria by the year 2015.
Funds donated to Imagine No Malaria are allocated to four areas: prevention, education, communication, and treatment.
The UMC operates more than 300 hospitals, clinics, and health posts in Africa, the continent most affected by the disease. These health facilities diagnose and treat those affected by malaria, but require rapid diagnostic tests and malaria medications that are in too high demand. Workers from Imagine No Malaria distribute insecticide-treated bed nets and educate recipients on how to use and care for their nets. Workers also teach individuals when to seek treatment for the illness.
A UM radio station in the Ivory Coast broadcasts information regarding malaria to thousands of listeners each day.
Over the next four years, the New York Annual Conference has committed $1.2 million to Imagine No Malaria. NPUMC members are encouraged to get involved by participating in “Bigger and Better,” where half of the funds raised will go to this mission.
Other ways to contribute are through direct donations, which will be delivered to Annual Conference in June (checks can be made to NPUMC, memo: “Imagine No Malaria”), and through spreading the word about this preventable disease.

UMCOR Relief Kits are sent to areas of need around the world. Health kits are distributed to places and people lacking basic, essential hygiene supplies. Items for the kit are specifically selected to meet shipping and customs specifications, allowing the kits to be distributed wherever the need is greatest.
Each health kit includes:
• 1 hand towel, 15”x25” to 17”x27” kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels not permitted
• 1 washcloth
• 1 bath size soap, 3 oz. and larger only, no Ivory soap
• 6 adhesive bandages (band aids), ¾” to 1” size
• 1 plastic bag, one gallon size sealable bags only
• 1 comb
• 1 metal nail file or clipper
• 1 toothbrush
• $1.00 to purchase toothpaste
NPUMC is collecting supplies for health kits that will be assembled at the Catskill Hudson District Day on May 11 at Epworth.
While all items listed are needed for health kits, the items crossed off the list have already been purchased in bulk. A monetary donation may be made to help offset the cost of the bulk order and to assist in the toothpaste and shipping costs (checks can be made to NPUMC, memo: “UMCOR Health Kits”).
Any unused items will be taken to Annual Conference to be included in NYAC Health Kits

Upcoming Events
Charge Conference Thursday June 13 7:00

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Praise and Worship Services

Nari Kim will hold another Praise and Worship Service on Friday evening June 14th. Refreshments will be served at 7:00 and the service will start at 7:30. These services are held on the 2nd Friday of the month this semester. All are welcome and the services are in English.

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Baptisms

On Sunday, May 19th, Pastor Bette baptized Ava Christine McGinnis and Tiresias Lundin during the 10:45 service. Afterward, there was a coffee hour for the friends and families cake to honor them. We are proud to welcome these two children to our community.

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NPUMC Safe Sanctuary Policy

The NPUMC has formulated its Safe Sanctuary Policy. To read the policy and get a copy of the supporting forms, click on this link NPUMC Safe Sanctuaries.

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Church Cleaning

Please consider signing up to help clean the church one week. Bette has suggested signing up for one week the month of your birthday. This is an important ministry, as we have no sexton. There is information at the back of the church.

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The Washbourne House: A Program of Family Domestic Violence Services
During Advent, The Washbourne House asked for our help with donations of household items. We responded so well that they were very pleased. They are asking our help again. Below is a list of items that the organization is asking us to donate. Please bring the donations to Church, labeled The Washbourne House. Mostly, they need baby items.

Baby and Infant Clothing
Diapers
Diaper Pull-ups
Baby Wipes.
Shampoo
Infant Formula
Infant Bottles
Toddler Silver Ware
Sippy Cups
Baby Lotion

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FOOD DONATIONS FOR FAMILY OF NEW PALTZ
NPUMC has an ongoing food collection for Family of New Paltz. Please continue to bring in your donations each week. Bags are available for you to fill and return to the church.
Current needs are for canned fruit, rice, beans, and other packaged food items.

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PRAYER REQUESTS: If you have a prayer that you would like to have our NPUMC prayer chain pray for, please start the prayer by sending a request to Linda Mellor: linda_mellor@earthlink.net. If you would like to pray for others and be included in our prayer chain contact list, please let Linda know.
For confidential prayer requests, you may call the Upper Room Living Prayer Center 800-251-2468.

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