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May 14, 2017 |
Number 9 |
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This issue of
THE LIGHT
Donors Needed
$50 per issue
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MOTHER'S DAY IN A FUN & LOVING WAY
This coming Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 14th, during the 10 AM service. Gifts will be provided for all mothers... and for every woman who ever had a mother! The Sunday school children have prepared a gift for all mothers. A reception follows the service. Please remember to bring a roll of toilet paper (TP) for our food pantry. Some cannot afford even that basic necessity. Share the love and the TP.
We presently live in an age when fewer and fewer people go to church. If our church is to survive and thrive we need to "not hide our light under a bushel." If you have any friends or relatives who would possibly enjoy a lively, lovely Mother's Day service with gifts to all mothers THEN PLEASE BRING THEM! This is an active, lovely, loving church. Let's be nice boys and girls and share with others!
See you on Sunday at 10AM!
Bless,
Pastor Dwight.
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Rev. Dwight Lee Wolter,
Pastor
Kathy Ljungqvist,
Administrative Assistant
Craig Coyle,
Coordinator of Music
Tammy Torelli,
Sunday School Direc
tor
MAY BIRTHDAYS
3~Alex Sabosto
6~Martha Campanile
11~Mary Beshaw
13~Lois Overton
14~Peggy Danes
16~Cathy Calliera
24~Abigail Torelli
29~Francesca Humberstone
30~Verlin Worlow
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Volunteers are needed to help with refreshments on Sunday
PRAYER LIST
Bob Bailey
Muriel Baum
Alex Sabosto
Kathy Walker
Mickey Thom
Barbara Bailey
"The Light" is prepared and published weekly by
The Congregational Church
of Patchogue,
95 East Main Street,
Patchogue, NY 11772.
Submit news to:
Kathy Ljungqvist by Sunday
at noon to:
office@churchonmainstreet.org
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Website:
www.churchonmainstreet.org
phone: 631-475-1235
fax: 631-207-9470
Please remember to keep up
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Our bills are ongoing.
Many Thanks
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May Happenings
8~Trustees & Deacons meeting, 7:30PM
14~Worship Service, 10AM (Mother's Day)
20~11th Annual Pleasures of Tea, 2PM
Advanced ticket sales only - call 631-475-1235
21~Worship Service, 10AM
28~Worship Service, 10AM
29~Memorial Day, Church Office Closed
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COOKIE MONSTER OF THE WEEK
May 14th ~ Bill Paauwe, 2 more needed
PERSON TO PERSON CONCERNS
Mickey Thom is continuing her recovery from a recent health crisis.
Barbara Bailey is a patient at Brookhaven Health Care Facility.
We have news from our Minister Emeritus, the Rev. Dr. Henry G. Wyman, and his wife, Sona, as they have a new address. Moving from Bangor, Maine they are settling in at a retirement community closer to their family. They are happy, well, and comfortable. Henry and Sona would enjoy hearing from those who remember them during Henry's long ministry here from 1968 to 1991. Their address is Fairview Estates, 132 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748, and their direct phone number is 508-625-2014
ALTAR FLOWERS
For May 14th are given by Verlin Worlow in loving memory of his wife Roberta.
WATER DAMAGE IN THE NARTHEX
Above is a photo of the recent water damage in the bell tower and narthex of the church. If our church has been there for YOU in the past, either through an illness, death of a loved one, baptism of your child, a wedding, etc...NOW is the time for you to be there for OUR church. Please consider making a one time donation to help with this repair by making your check out to Congregational Church of Patchogue, and write "water damage donation" in the memo section. Together we can repair our church. Thank you to the following people who have made their donation:
Tom Savastano
Patricia Yalden & Russ Dietz
Kathy & Peter Ljungqvist
Eve Fasolino
Bryan & Tina Gutman
Bexaida Cardona
Kathleen Dahlmann
Ken Petersen & Rosalie Stabile
Bill Paauwe
Kathy Walker
Tina Cardinal
Nancy Wierzbowski
Barbara & Alex Sabosto
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11TH ANNUAL PLEASURES OF TEA
The Pleasures of Tea Committee is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the tea taking place on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Our delicious tea will begin at 2pm. We are fortunate to be blessed once again with the musical talents of Lydia Sabosto who will delight our reception room. We all look forward to sharing select teas and sandwiches with you and your guests. Tickets are now available on Sunday after worship or through the church office for a cost of $25. For further information you can call the church office at 631-475-1235 or email the tea coordinator, Tammy Torelli at uccangel1@yahoo.com
FROM THE HISTORIAN
In the original oil painting of the third church building which presently hangs on the west wall of the Reception Room of the Congregational Church of Patchogue the following persons are identified: George Robinson, Mrs. Robinson, Phineas T. Robinson, Mrs. Robinson, John Havens, John Roe, Charles Hedges, Isaac Overton III, Mrs. Hedges, Rev. H. W. Hunt, Mrs. Hunt, Elisha Ackerly, Miss Libby Carter, Mrs. George Smith, Miss Amelia Roe, Mrs. Austin Roe, Miss Emma Roe, Miss Francis Baker, Mrs. Henry Baker, Captain Daniel Brown and Miss. Brown.
The church is the third of four churches built by the members of the Congregational Church of Patchogue and was located at what is now North Ocean Avenue and Lake Street. The third church building was dedicated in 1855 and served until 1893.
This portrait was painted by Miss. Clara Burd whose mother was a member of the Roe Family, members of the Congregational Church. Miss Burd used old photographs for the portraits and many of the costumes are authentic.
Shirley Werner, Historian
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UPCOMING EVENTS
May
14: Mother's Day Celebration
Mother's Day Art Show
14: "Walter the Water Drop Lemon-Aid" Sale in the Reception Room
21: Confirmation Class Pasta Lunch After Worship
26: Confirmation Retreat Friday 4:30 pm to Saturday 4pm
June
4: Confirmation Sunday
4: Confirmation Breakfast for Confirmands and Family at 9am
18: Father's Day Celebrated
Sunday School Awards
25: Appreciate Everyone Day
Sunday School Year Ends
Fellowship BBQ Day
Bake Sale April 30
We did a great job at the bake sale. Thank you to Lucas T and Kyle P for their great job coordinating the little ones to sell at the bake sale. The children did such a great job! Thank you to all the families for the support and delicious contributions.
Mother's Day Art Show
The children will have beautiful artwork on display for Mother's Day. We have such talented children in the church. We are all looking forward to see how they display their talents. 6 children have already brought in their artwork and it is truly impressive! Please have the artwork to the church by 9:45 on Mother's Day to ensure it will be displayed in the reception room that day.
Youth Mission Trip
The youth of our church are ready to serve God during a mission trip that will take place in July of 2017. They are so excited to be able to serve others that they have already begun fundraising, the first was a car wash this past Sunday, to raise money for the trip.
Lemonade for Water?
When life gives you lemons....... Make lemonade. The children are doing just that. On Mother's Day during the art show the children will have their lemonade stand in the reception room. They did a great job two weeks ago under the direction of Karen M and Nico M. Their goal is to sell lemonade every two weeks to raise as much as possible to bring clean water to children like them in Africa. With your support they are off to a great start.
This is a truly Blessed and Busy time of year,
May God Bless your family this day and always,
Tammy Torelli, Sunday School Director
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WHAT'S GOING ON
Professional nursery attendant each Sunday
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MONDAY, MAY 8
7:30PM Trustees & Deacons Meetings
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
5:00 PM Soup Kitchen
7:00 PM Confirmation Class
THURSDAY, MAY 11
9:00 AM Food Pantry Distribution
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM Dodge Ball
SUNDAY, MAY 14
Worship Service/Sunday School
Sermon by Rev. Dwight Lee Wolter
Celebrating Our Mothers
Choir Anthem: "Sing to Me", Ramsey
Fellowship Hour: Bill Paauwe, two more needed
MONDAY, MAY 15
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
5:00 PM Soup Kitchen
7:00 PM Confirmation Class
THURSDAY, MAY 18
9:00 AM Food Pantry Distribution
7:30 PM
NO Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM Dodge Ball
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Contact:
Kathy Ljungqvist 631-475-1235
office@churchonmainstreet.org
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