UNION CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CHURCH OFFICE 748-6329 PASTOR BROWN 748-1358
March 16, 2008 PALM SUNDAY 8:30 AM
PRELUDE: Betty Phinney
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 8:25 AM
*GREETINGS & GATHERING: “Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Zechariah 9:9 NIV
*CALL TO WORSHIP: “O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: because His mercy endureth for ever. Let Israel now say, that His mercy endureth for ever. Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD: This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter. I will praise Thee: for Thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. This is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I beseech Thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech Thee, send now prosperity. Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar. Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt Thee. O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: for His mercy endureth for ever.” Psalm 118:1, 2, 19-29 KJV
EASTER CANTATA: “Behold! God’s Holy Lamb” Adult Choir
SHARING IN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: “Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of Himself. He had equal status with God but didn't think so much of Himself that He had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. Not at all. When the time came, He set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human! Having become human, He stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn't claim special privileges. Instead, He lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death - and the worst kind of death at that: a crucifixion.” Phil. 2:5ff
THE CONGREGATION AT PRAYER: “Because of that obedience, God lifted Him high and honored Him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth - even those long ago dead and buried - will bow in worship before this Jesus Christ, and call out in praise that He is the Master of all, to the glorious honor of God the Father.” Phil. 2:9-11
Sharing Our Prayer Concerns
PRAYER CHORUS: “Most Holy One” Insert
OFFERTORY VERSE: “They led the donkey and colt out, laid some of their clothes on them, and Jesus mounted. Nearly all the people in the crowd threw their garments down on the road, giving Him a royal welcome. Others cut branches from the trees and threw them down as a welcome mat. Crowds went ahead and crowds followed, all of them calling out, "Hosanna to David's son!" "Blessed is He who comes in God's name!" "Hosanna in highest heaven!" As He made His entrance into Jerusalem, the whole city was shaken. Unnerved, people were asking, "What's going on here? Who is this?" The parade crowd answered, "This is the prophet Jesus, the one from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:7-11
OFFERTORY SPECIAL: CD SPECIAL
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
*DOXOLOGY: #95
*HYMN OF PREPARATION: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” #277
SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 21:1-11 Pew Bible #955
MESSAGE: “He Came, He Saw and He Conquered” Pastor Brown
*HYMN OF INVITATION: “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” #213
*ALLELUIA *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE
The Altar is open for prayer. You are welcome to come to the Altar, praying for someone or praying for yourself with commitment to Christ for the first time or for rededication of your life to Him. Someone will join you at the Altar to pray with you.
RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS & STEWARDSHIP FOR March 9, 2008
ATTENDANCE: (61/55,116) TOTAL OFFERING:$3,751.10
General:$2,174.25 Designated:$1,576.75
THOSE WHO ARE SERVING TODAY: 8:30 AM
WORSHIP LEADER: Deborah Eckhardt
GREETERS: Jennifer and Aaron Scott
NURSERY: Betsy Shumaker
USHER: Josh Bennett
AUDIO: Bob Deuel
JR. CHURCH: Sarah Rosenbarker
CHURCH CALENDAR WEEK of March 16, 2008
TODAY: 8:30 AM First Worship Service
9:50 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Second Worship Service
9:30 AM Wesley United Methodist Church Service
WED: 6:00 PM Soup/Supper
6:30 PM Bible Study
FRI: 7:00 PM TV Ministry – Cable Channel 4
PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS FAITHFULNESS AND HIS GRACE-Baby Liam is home and doing well, Irene Boyer is at home, praise the Lord for our choir and it’s leaders, praise the Lord for Aric Phinney, Betty Phinney and Nancy French
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR: Lamani (Pastor Brown’s sister-in-law in India), Mr. DiGal (Prasant’s father in India), Paulette (colon cancer, going through heavy chemo), Jessica Burelle, Sarah Deuel, Ethel Hower, Francis Potter (Betty Fowler’s sister-in-law), Christopher Fowler (Vivian Perkin’s son), Chuck Loeffler, Bettye Tuzza, Kathleen Budnovitch (Millie Rood’s friend), Jean Warfield, George Cameron, Irving Rosenbarker, Connie Perry, Pamela Jean (Jack and Alice Black’s niece), Bob English, Jack Black, Jonathan (Nate Young’s grandson), Orin White, Jeffery Sibley, Diane Ryans, Ralph Kocik, June Smith, Chad Grindel (Ray & Betty Fowler’s grandson), Dorothy Sedlacek, Ruth Ross, Alana Otis, Don & Lillian Eckler, Andy & Ann, Mahlon Tewksbury, Paul Carpenter, Alan VanWormer, Alex Madison, Kim Soundararaj, Jack Hoppes. Please continue to pray for the family of Jonathan Brown.
THOSE SERVING IN IRAQ: Alan Votakpa, Frank Simser, Kevin McPherson - Rich's cousin, now on his 8th tour in Iraq, Kyle Chanitz, Scott McPherson, Christopher Simser, Jr., Adam Tatusko and Nicholas Tokos. Please pray for our Nation, Kenya and Orissa, India.
PRAYING FOR OUR MISSIONARIES: Doug/Karen (Frisch) Lehman (Africa), Jim /Shawn Ramsay (Georgia/Mission Society), Peter/Esther Pereira (India), Dave/Jean Coles (Indonesia), Neal/Mari Hicks (Japan), Guido/Kim (Warren) Orellana (Ecuador), Dr. Jeff/Marilyn Lester (Medics International), Dr.Terry/Renee Wortz, Elizabeth Salisbury(USA), Gary/Rebecca Mink (Africa), Leroy/Peg Jones (USA), Larry/Marian Byrnes (Indiana/OMS), Christopher/Rashaell Jones (Ecuador).
UNION CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CHURCH OFFICE 748-6329 PASTOR BROWN 748-1358
March 16, 2008 PALM SUNDAY 11:00 AM
PRELUDE: Betty Phinney
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 11:00 AM
*GREETINGS & GATHERINGS: “Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Zechariah 9:9 NIV
*CALL TO WORSHIP: “O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: because His mercy endureth for ever. Let Israel now say, that His mercy endureth for ever. Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD: This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter. I will praise Thee: for Thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. This is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I beseech Thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech Thee, send now prosperity. Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar. Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt Thee. O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: for His mercy endureth for ever.” Psalm 118:1,2, 19-29 KJV
*A TIME OF PRAISE: “All Glory, Laude and Honor” #280
“King of the Nations”
“Meekness and Majesty”
EASTER CANTATA: “Behold! God’s Holy Lamb” Adult Choir
A TIME OF PRAYER
A TIME OF WORSHIPPING WITH OUR TITHES, OFFERINGS AND SPECIAL MUSIC:
*A TIME OF WORSHIP: “This Is My Desire”
“You Are My King”
“Shine On Us”
SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 21:1-11 Pew Bible #955
MESSAGE: “He Came, He Saw and He Conquered” Pastor Brown
*HYMN OF INVITATION: “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” #213
*BENEDICTION
*ALLELUIA *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE
The Altar is open for prayer. You are welcome to come to the Altar, praying for someone or praying for yourself with commitment to Christ for the first time or for rededication of your life to Him. Someone will join you at the Altar to pray with you.
RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS & STEWARDSHIP FOR March 9, 2008
ATTENDANCE: (61/55,116) TOTAL OFFERING:$3,751.10
General:$2,174.25 Designated:$1,576.75
THOSE WHO ARE SERVING TODAY: 11:00 AM
WORSHIP LEADER: Glen Godoy
GREETERS: Al and Evvie Binder
NURSERY: Sandhya Naik
USHER: Rich Henry
AUDIO: Bill Jubin
JR. CHURCH: Bill and Abby Woodward _
WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CHURCH OFFICE (785-5349) OR 748-6329 PASTOR BROWN 748-1358
March 16, 2008 PALM SUNDAY 9:30 AM
PRE-SERVICE MUSIC 9:30 AM
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
*GREETINGS & GATHERINGS: “Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Zechariah 9:9 NIV
*CALL TO WORSHIP: “O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: because His mercy endureth for ever. Let Israel now say, that His mercy endureth for ever. Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD: This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter. I will praise Thee: for Thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. This is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I beseech Thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech Thee, send now prosperity. Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar. Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt Thee. O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: for His mercy endureth for ever.” Psalm 118:1,2, 19-29 KJV
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Apostles’ Creed #881
UNISON PRAYER: “Our Father, as on this day we keep the special memory of our Redeemer’s entry into Jerusalem: Grant, we beseech Thee, that now and ever He may triumph in our hearts. Let the King of grace and glory enter in, and let us lay ourselves and all we are in full and joyful homage before Him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord”, who has taught us to pray:
THE LORD’S PRAYER
SHARING IN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: “Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of Himself. He had equal status with God but didn't think so much of Himself that He had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. Not at all. When the time came, He set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human! Having become human, He stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn't claim special privileges. Instead, He lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death - and the worst kind of death at that: a crucifixion.” Phil. 2:5ff
Welcoming Each Other into the House of the Lord
Sharing Of Our joys and blessings
Sharing our Prayer Concerns
PRAYER VERSE: “Because of that obedience, God lifted Him high and honored Him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth - even those long ago dead and buried - will bow in worship before this Jesus Christ, and call out in praise that He is the Master of all, to the glorious honor of God the Father.” Phil. 2:9-11
MORNING PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC: Grant, Mary and Ruth
OFFERTORY VERSE: “They led the donkey and colt out, laid some of their clothes on them, and Jesus mounted. Nearly all the people in the crowd threw their garments down on the road, giving Him a royal welcome. Others cut branches from the trees and threw them down as a welcome mat. Crowds went ahead and crowds followed, all of them calling out, "Hosanna to David's son!" "Blessed is He who comes in God's name!" "Hosanna in highest heaven!" As He made His entrance into Jerusalem, the whole city was shaken. Unnerved, people were asking, "What's going on here? Who is this?" The parade crowd answered, "This is the prophet Jesus, the one from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:7-11
Presentations of Tithes and Offerings
*DOXOLOGY #95
HYMN OF PREPARATION: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” #277
SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 21:1-11 Pew Bible #1531
MESSAGE: “He Came, He Saw and He Conquered” Pastor Brown
*HYMN OF INVITATION: “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” #213
*BENEDICTION
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It is wonderful that you came to worship today at the Wesley UMC. We welcome you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, whom we serve as our Lord. We pray and trust that you received the rich blessings of the Lord today. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you go into the world to live, serve, and witness. Please plan to join in a time of fellowship and sharing soon after the Worship Service. Please join us next Sunday at 9:30 AM for worship and praise. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join us.
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LASAGNA DINNER-April 25, 2008. Serving at 5:00 p.m.
The Relay For Life of Western Broome is coming soon, June 14 and 15 at Sammon Field, Vestal. Please help us to promote the Relay in our Western Broome community by including the following announcement (or facsimile) in your church bulletin in the coming weeks. Thank you in advance for your support! Relay For Life of Western Broome will be held June 14 and 15 at Sammon Field, Vestal. Relay For Life is an overnight celebration of life and cancer survivorship. Teams of people from the community have fun while raising much needed funds to fight cancer. Contributions to the Relay For Life help the American Cancer Society fight cancer in four ways: research, education, advocacy and patient services. If you are interested in joining a team, volunteering your time or making a donation to support the Relay For Life of Western Broome, contact Gina Chapman, (607) 766-6907 or call 1-800-ACS-2345.
MAINE FIRE STATION ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ--Psalm Sunday, March 16, 2008, Maine Fire Station, 11:00 a.m. until sold out. TAKE OUT ONLY. $7.00 full dinner, $6.00 just for chicken or $3 for children’s meal.
YOUTH CONCERT--On Friday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a "Five 4 Five" concert held at the Boulevard United Methodist Church. Five 4 Five is a national tour that features five bands in concert for just $5. The bands are: DIZMAS, THE SEND, A DREAM TOO LATE, CHILDREN 18:3, AND CAYERIO. The event is being sponsored by the Union Center, Boulevard, and Hawleyton United Methodist Churches, First Presbyterian Church of Endicott, and First Baptist Church of Owego. Tickets are available at itickets.com or by calling 1-800-965-9324. Tickets can be purchased directly from Union Center UMC—Pastor Brown, umcgospel@aol.com or by calling, 607-748-6329. First Presbyterian Church—Jeremy Finn, JMFinn@hotmail.com or by calling 748-1544. Hawleton United Methodist--Ray Haskell, wpuckey@stny.rr.com or by calling 669-4373. First Baptist Church Owego--Rev Marlene Steenburg, mcsteenburg@aol.com or by calling 607-687-2417. Boulevard United Methodist Church--Rev Tony, blvdumc@stny.rr.com or by calling 607-797-5675.
PRAYER VIGIL-A prayer vigil will be held on April 12, 2008 starting at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of the vigil: our building project. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
BUILDING PROJECT FUNDRAISER EVENT-April, 2008. For more information contact Deborah Eckhardt at 772-2472.
DEAR CHURCH FAMILY-After returning from our EXCEL weekend, where the focus was “surrender, service and scripture”, the youth group has decided to begin this New Year with a service project for the soldiers related to members of our church family. You can help. There will be collection boxes placed in the fellowship hall and the narthex of the Church, we will be collecting the following items through the month of February and will send our boxes early in March. Thank you in advance for your help with this project.
Batteries, powdered drink mixes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, shaving cream and razors, soap, playing cards, phone cards, gum and hard candy, popcorn, bug spray, lip gloss, magazines, game and puzzle books, granola bars, small hand held games, breath mints, paperback books, DVDs, combs and brushes.
HOLY WEEK EVENTS
Sunday, March 16--Palm Sunday. The Choir will present the Easter Cantata at both services.
Wednesday, March 19—Mid-week service at 6:00 p.m. starting with soup/supper.
Maundy Thursday, March 20--7:00 p.m. Communion service.
Good Friday, March 21--Combined Good Friday service will be held at the Nazarene Church, Rt. 26, Endicott, at 6:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday, March 22--11:00 a.m. Easter egg hunt for the children.
12:00 luncheon for the children, serving hotdogs and candy.
Easter Morning Celebrations, March 23
6:30 AM--Sunrise service—Ray Bartholomew will be preaching
7:30 AM—Family breakfast—Chef Jim Holmes
8:30/11:00 AM-Easter Celebration—Pastor Brown will be preaching
9:50 AM—Sunday school for all ages
9:30 AM—Worship services at Wesley UMC
Sunday, March 30--The youth will be sharing an Easter drama during both services.
MOST HOLY ONE
Most Holy One, God’s only Son,
Exalted Lord over all the earth.
Redeemer and King, to You we bring
All of our praise due Your name.
Chorus:
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Praises be to our God.
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Praises be to our God.
Before Your throne, to You alone,
We offer praise from the earth below;
Joining in song with Heaven’s throne.
We offer praise due Your name.
Repeat Chorus
SIGN UP NOW TO “ADOPT A BASKET”
What: Silent and Live Auction
When: Saturday April 19, 2008, 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Fellowship Hall
Why: To raise money, excitement and awareness of what the Lord can do as we collect money for the building fund.
Look over the following list and see if there is any “themed basket” that you would like to adopt or think of another idea of what you could donate!! REMEMBER, it doesn’t have to be anything elaborate or expensive!!! And why do it alone?? Get together with: your Sunday school class, women’s group, men’s group, walking partner, your kids, the Youth group, you name it and give a basket from the group! Thank you for your participation!
Let one of us know today which one you’d like to adopt!!! Get the items together and to the church the week of April 14th!! It’s that easy!
Pampered Chef gift basket
PartyLite gift basket
Avon, Mary Kay, etc. gift basket
Gift certificates for a haircut
Gift certificate for piano lessons
Gift certificate for counseling
Gift certificate for audiology services
Gift certificate for balloon bouquet
Gift certificate for whatever your specialty is (do you do yardwork, oil changes, painting, raking leaves??)
Donation of a quilt, wall hanging, needlepoint, etc
Donation of a painting
Basketful of kitchen gadgets (spatulas, towels, cookbook, measuring spoons, etc)
Baking basket (cake mixes, frosting, cookie mixes, frosting spreader, wax paper, etc)
Relaxation basket (candles, bubble bath, towels, etc)
Basket of books (in good condition, add a bookmark, carrying bag, etc)
Baby basket (baby bibs, onesies, baby toys, diapers, bottles, parenting books, etc)
Kid’s basket (crayons, coloring books, stickers, doodle pad, little toys, etc)
Cat Lover’s basket (cat nips, toys, treats, etc)
Dog Lover’s basket (dog biscuits, rawhide bones, leash, etc)
Chocolate Lover’s basket (anything and everything chocolate)
Gardening basket (gardening gloves, bulbs, seeds, tools, knee pad, etc)
Car care bucket (sponges, car wash solution, towels, glass cleaner, etc)
Tools for the handyman (screwdrivers, wrench, tool belt, etc)
Music basket (CDs of hymns, Christian music, etc)
Donation of collectibles (Boyd’s bears, Beanie Babies, Lladro, etc)
Basket of candles (votives, votive holder, tealights, jar candles, accessories, etc)
Dessert of the month (offer to make the winner a dessert each month, or every other month!)
Sweet tooth basket of goodies (cookies, candy, fudge, etc)
Sugar-Free basket of goodies (perfect for the diabetic - everything sugar-free!)
Let’s stay in and watch movies (DVD, popcorn, soda, candy, etc)
Already donated:
Coffee Lover’s basket, original watercolor paintings, Overnight “Bed and Breakfast” stay at a beautiful Lakehouse
If you have questions, more ideas or want to make a donation, please contact Deborah Eckhardt 772-2472, Chris Doyle 754-2399, Robin Bartholomew 349-9221, Jim Holmes 748-7963 or Liz Haas 862-9288.
The Relay For Life of Western Broome is coming soon, June 14 and 15 at Sammon Field, Vestal. Please help us to promote the Relay in our Western Broome community by including the following announcement (or facsimile) in your church bulletin in the coming weeks. Thank you in advance for your support! Relay For Life of Western Broome will be held June 14 and 15 at Sammon Field, Vestal. Relay For Life is an overnight celebration of life and cancer survivorship. Teams of people from the community have fun while raising much needed funds to fight cancer. Contributions to the Relay For Life help the American Cancer Society fight cancer in four ways: research, education, advocacy and patient services. If you are interested in joining a team, volunteering your time or making a donation to support the Relay For Life of Western Broome, contact Gina Chapman, (607) 766-6907 or call 1-800-ACS-2345
Palm
Sunday -- The people were praising with hosannas but were ready
to turn against Jesus.
Maundy Thursday -- The Last
Supper was a time of good-byes and preparation for separation. It would be the
end of life together as the disciples had known it. Afterward in the Garden,
Jesus' prayer was heart-wrenching, and his disciples deserted him, first in
sleep and then by running away. Judas betrayed him, and Peter denied him during
the trial and following persecution.
Good Friday -- We see Jesus
carrying his cross, and we imagine his pain. We hear his words from the cross.
We shudder at his death and feel the weight of our own responsibility.
Easter -- Hallelujah! Jesus
has triumphed over death!
"The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life."
EASTER FLOWERS PRESENTED: TO THOSE WE LOVE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF PRESENTED BY
Barbara Young Bette Young Daimo
Edna Messersmith Barbara Pitcher
Louise and Jim Tait Julie
William M. Rood Millie, Mimi, Candi, Bill and Mandi
Ray and Rita Wanck Keith and Nancy French
Leon and Catherine French Keith and Nancy French
Dorothy and Wesley Short Kathy and Gary Dence
Cub Olin Dence Kathy and Gary Dence
Jim and Nancy Cobb Their Children and Grandchildren
Harry and Elizabeth Black, our parents Jack and Alice Black
Earl and Vanna Cobb Jack and Alice Black
Jim and Nancy Cobb Jack and Alice Black
IN LOVING HONOR OF PRESENTED BY
Nathan Young Bette Young Daimo
Bonnie Ewing My sweet Secret Pal, Lord bless you!
Pat Purdy A Blessed Easter, Secret Pal
Alice Naik Secret Pal
Our Risen Savior Brown and Alice Naik
Our Church family Brown and Alice Naik
Micah and Simeon John Love, Grandpa and Grandma Naik