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Pastor Perspective April 2006
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It has indeed been an interesting, although busy Lenten season. Our Wednesday evening services have been well attended, and we have been blessed with a variety of styles of preaching. We have received an even greater blessing with the fellowship we have shared with our brothers and sisters in the other Methodist Churches in the Corning area.
Through these and other events, we have begun to develop relationships that will enable us to have a greater impact for Christ in the community. To quote a friend “I can’t wait to see what God is going to do with us next!” We still have two services left. On Wednesday the 5th, the Addison church will lead us in worship, and on Maundy Thursday, April 13, Corning Grace will provide the leadership. If you haven’t made it to one of these services yet, we would love to see you there.
There is some good news in our family, our daughter, Erin Oliver, will be ordained as an Elder in full Connection to the Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church on June 6th and, lo and behold, I will (finally after eleven years) be graduating from the Course of Study School at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC on July 20th. That is, of course, assuming that I will be passing my last two courses.
As you may have noticed this newsletter looks a bit different this month. After several years of faithful work in this area, Nancy and Janet have decided to let others take the helm. We have certainly enjoyed the work of their hands and hearts over the years, and will miss their unique and personal touch that was evident in every issue. Thank you, Ladies, for all your hard work!
In this Easter season we remember the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross to secure our redemption. I pray that each of you may take the time to recognize and give thanks for that wonderful gift. As you may know our Sunday morning attendance has been down in recent weeks, and it concerns me that we so often have “more important things to do” on Sunday mornings. We can be thankful that Jesus didn’t have something more important to do on Friday. Perhaps we should make it our business to tell Him how important He is to us every week. I think Easter would be a great time to start doing that, don’t you?
God’s love and peace to all!
Pastor Dick
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Announcements
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1.) OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF:
Bernice Clark
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during their time of loss.
The Clark Family has presented a framed picture as a memorial to Bernice that will be placed in the church. Thank you very much.
2.) JOINT LENTEN SERVICES FOR THE CORNING AREA
Wednesday, April 5, at 7:00 PM Host: Addison UM Church
Thursday, April 13, at 7:00 PM Host: Grace UM Church
This service will be a Maundy Thursday service with Communion.
All services are held at South Corning UM Church with Fellowship Time following.
3.) BIBLE STUDY CHANGE
The evening Disciple Bible Study is being held on TUESDAY evenings. At 6:45 PM throughout the Lenten season. It is currently meeting at Louie Nixon’s home at 208 Dayspring II. All are welcome.
The theme of this show is religious masical theatre. You'll be delighted to hear your favorite songs from such shows as Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Prince of Egypt, Nunsense, and Sister Act, plus many more. April 11 the show starts at 8:00 PM and April 12 the show starts at 2:00 PM. Come on out and support Corning First while taking in this high energy and enjoyable performance. A freewill offering will be taken.
4.) CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE
Date: Saturday, April 29
Good, clean items are welcomed, but no clothing. Items may be brought to the church after Easter Sunday. PLEASE PRICE YOUR ITEMS!!
The Men of the church will be cooking hotdogs and hamburgers for lunch. All proceeds will be used to support the general operating budget of the church.
Come spend a few hours or the whole day!!
5.) SPAGHETTI SUPPER - A HUGE SUCCESS!
On March 25 the Men of the church, with a lot of assistance from the Ladies, held a very successful spaghetti dinner at the South Corning Fire Hall. The profit will be applied to the church operating fund. A very big thank you to the Fire Department for allowing us to use their facility.
Thanks to all who provided desserts, money, or time!
6.) REMEMBER THE GOD CAN!
Bring your loose change in and deposit it in the GOD CAN for the church building fund. Small gifts grow into big blessings. This project is a small start to our much needed accessibility issue.
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Kitchen Corner
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CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD
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Cut three poached chicken breasts into 1/2" dice. Combine in a large bowl with 1/2 cup raisins, 1 cup minced green onion, and 1/2 cup diced celery. Make a dressing from 1/2 cup mayo, 1/3 cup plain yogurt, 1 tsp. honey and 1 tsp. lime juice. Flavor the dressing with 1 tbsp. (or more) curry powder, 1/2 tsp. ground ginger, salt & pepper. Toss to combine. Add 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts and serve as a main course in a ripe melon or pineapple half, or use to make an unusual chicken sandwich.
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