First United Methodist Church of Lake Luzerne

Luzerne UMC

Summer Bazaar Makes Over $1400

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The 2019 Summer Bazaar turned out to be a great day with perfect sunny weather. Lots of people came by to check out the hidden treasures and have lunch. The event raised $1442.80 for Lake Luzerne UMC ministries.

Donated items and the bake sale raised $642.80. The annual appearance of the Moby Dick’s Fish Fry truck was a big hit as always, and Dan’s donations from lunch sales came to another $800.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s event. Special thanks to Linda, the event coordinator, and to Donna, who handled publicity on Facebook and did a lot behind the scenes.

Thanks also the the many who donated items and baked goods, and who came out to volunteer for the day.

Finally, but not least, big thanks to the extended Fish family who made the Fish truck appearance possible again as the cornerstone attraction for the event and who worked so joyfully on our behalf!

Funds from the bazaar are critical to the many other missions and ministries we do at First UMC, but the benefits are not just financial. Working together brings us together as a community. Being out in the community raises awareness of who we are and what we do for others. And the chance to be together for a day of friendship, conversations over lunch, and games of Crazy 8s with the kids on the parsonage porch, all tie us closer together into the beloved community.

Again, thanks to all who participated, donated, or in any other way supported the event this year. See you at the Summer Bazaar 2020!

Summer Breakfast Breaks Records

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Big thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s Summer Breakfast Ministry a huge success!

This year the program reached an estimated 125 children each day, 4 days a week for 4 weeks. That’s about 2000 breakfast meals served!

Thanks, especially, to our own Deb Fish who coordinates the effort, reaches out to area businesses and organizations for support, and makes sure all the supplies are on hand!

Thanks to our co-missionaries at St. Mary’s Episcopal church who head up the breakfast meals on Mondays and Wednesdays!

Thanks to the many individuals, organizations and businesses who contribute funds and in-kind donations to make it all possible!

And thanks to everyone who volunteered in the kitchen and in the cafeteria!

Vacation Bible School, August 2019

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Vacation Bible School will happen the week of August 5 – 9. Daily activities are scheduled from 9 – 11 am.

This year’s theme is Finding God in Nature and the lessons and activities are designed and directed by our own Leslie Carpenter (with a lot of help from the Christian education team!)

Children of all ages are welcome to join us for the week. Please call Leslie at (518) 696-3402 to let us know you’re coming!

Because we will be spending a lot of time outdoors this year (weather permitting), kids are encouraged to bring bug spray, sunscreen and sneakers (or other footwear appropriate for hiking on nearby trails).

 

Holy Week Worship Opportunities

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Holy Week is upon us and there are several opportunities to worship at First UMC and around our community.

On Thursday, March 29th at 6pm the church will be hosting a Maundy Thursday potluck style worship. Bring a dish to share and join in remembering the commandment that Chrsit gave, that we are to love one another.

On Friday, March 30th, our sister church in South Corinth will be hosting a Good Friday service at 7pm All are welcome to 10 Chapman St. to remember and honor Christ’s great sacrifice for us.

Rahab

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During Lent this year we will be studying the story of Rahab. Discussion groups will be meeting Wednesday evenings at 6pm in South Corinth and Thursday mornings at 10:30 in Lake Luzerne. All are welcome to come out and discuss how one woman’s faithfulness paved the way for us all. Studies begin February 21st in South Corinth and February 22nd in Lake Luzerne.

Ash Wednesday

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Ash Wednesday is on February 14th. The church will be open from 4:45pm to 6:45pm for anyone who would like to receive ashes. All you need to do is show up on Wednesday with an open heart.

The ashes symbolize our own mortality and are offered with the words ‘Dust to dust, ash to ash. From the dusts your were formed, to the dust of the earth you shall return.’

The ashes for ash Wednesday are made from palm branches that have been saved from Palm Sunday last year, another reminder of the mortality of all things.

Pastor Casey will also be offering ashes at the South Corinth United Methodist Church at 10 Chapman St from 6:45am to 8:45am on Wednesday morning.

Ash Wednesday Lake Luzerne