Your 05/23/2025 Edition of LAC Church Notes

“Christ at the Pool of Bethesda,” by Artus Wolffort

This Sunday Rev. Dr. Peter Bynum

will preach a sermon entitled "Do You Want to be Made Well?"

based on John 5:1-9.

Join us in worship at 10 am.

You can join us in person or via livestream

on Facebook, YouTube, or our Livestream page.

In Our Prayers

We share the joy of two families in our congregation that have welcomed new babies:

Elizabeth Bell Williams and her husband Tyler Williams had a baby boy on Wednesday, May 14th. His name is James Royle Williams. Susan and Sam Bell are the happy grandparents.

Rob and Johanna Hanley welcomed son Arthur Thomas Hanley on Friday, May 16th. Arthur is the grandson of Jim and Heidi Hanley and Paul and Karen Isaac.

In much sadder news, our hearts are heavy after the tragic death of a toddler in our community. The Giancoli's, who lost little June on May 15th, are part of our LAC Preschool family, and we would like to surround our teachers, administrators, students, and parents with our prayers for comfort and care in this time of intense grief.

Do you have a prayer request to share with our LAC community? Call our prayer line at (914) 834-1800, ext. 342.

Progressive Dinner!

A wonderful time was had by all!

What a special night to share with friends old and new! This "dinner party with a twist" is in its second year and remains a special evening and a renewed LAC tradition. We hope to see many of you again next Spring.

For now, we would be remiss not to thank Pat Allen and Alexandra Leclere for their time, talent, and dedication in coordinating the dinner, the guests, and the hosts!

A special thank you to the Douds, Towles, Widners, Grays, and Bynums for opening their homes to host. Last but not least, thank you to everyone who spent the evening with us and contributed to making it a special event.

Special Announcement: Phishing Email Circulating

This week it came to our attention that a ghosted email account purporting to be from Rev. Bynum sent solicitations to several of our members. The email was a ruse to obtain donated gift cards from the recipients. If you receive such a message, please be aware that it is not authentic and certainly not from Rev. Bynum.

It bears repeating that neither of our pastors nor any other church staff member would make a request of this type. If you receive this email please mark it junk mail and delete it promptly. Do not click on any links or reply to sender. Going forward, should you ever receive an email from the church that seems random or confusing, please give us a call to check on its validity.

After worship on Sunday, June 1^st John Sykes V will host a pancake breakfast in Carhart Hall as a fundraiser for his Eagle Project, which involves the refurbishment of Memorial Garden. The anticipated work will include power washing the stones, mulching the existing path, repainting of the wrought-iron fencing, and fabrication of six new benches for peaceful reflection and use during memorial services. All are welcome to join us for breakfast to celebrate our LAC community and Memorial Garden!

June 8th LAC Family Picnic. Details can be found below!

Are you interested in raising your voice in Worship? Learn more about the limited run choir opportunity for Pentecost Sunday on June 8th. See below

Join us for the upcoming Midnight Run community service opportunity on June 7th.

Please page down to find information below for a:

HOPE fundraiser
Interfaith Prison Partnership Event: Transcending Trauma (6/22 6-8 PM @ Rye Presbyterian Church)

To stay CONNECTED throughout the year, be sure that you are signed up for both our Wednesday Message and Friday Church Notes (contact broodal@lacny.org to add your name or new information to the list). You can also follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram). For LAC members, be sure to download the Realm app REALM CONNECT to add or update your information.

Are you interested in raising your voice in Worship?

You are invited to be a part of the music! Join our Chancel Choir for a limited run to prepare and present these pieces in worship.

Commit to two Wednesday evenings, 5/28 and 6/4, 7:30-9:00 PM, and Sunday morning, 5/8 @ 9:00 AM

We promise you a rewarding experience!

Sunday School Choir!

Be sure to join us on Pentecost Sunday for Worship before the picnic festivities begin. Our LAC Sunday School Choir will make a special musical offering.

Liturgists

Volunteer to be a reader in a worship service. The text for the Prayer for Illumination and the scripture reading is provided to you in advance.

Community Service & So Much More!

Bring the entire family to help prepare bagged meals and clothing bundles for the homeless men and women of NYC. It is such a worthy cause and a rewarding experience for everyone.

Upcoming date: June 7th.

LAC Food Connection

Could you prepare a meal for a member of our congregation in need? The LAC Food Connection, under the auspices of the Deacons, provides occasional meals for our members who might have surgery or something that prevents them from cooking themselves. Please contact lacoffice@lacny.org to offer your help. We will add you to our list of volunteers.

Your Gifts are Vitally Important

Your generosity makes ministry possible.

As you give thanks for the blessings in your life, we hope LAC is on your list!

Please Click Here to Submit Your Gift

Did you know that Realm has options for scheduling recurring payments? This is a great way for folks to stay up-to-date on pledged giving while traveling, and helps LAC to continue ministering to our community year-round! Click the GIVE link above, and select the tab to "GIVE MORE THAN ONCE." Here, you will find options to adjust the amount given and set the frequency of gifts. Please contact our bookkeeper, Gloria Haq, at (914)834-1800, ext. 310, with any questions!

Sponsoring Flowers!

If you are interested in sponsoring flowers in honor or memory of a loved one, you may sign up by clicking the link below or by contacting LACoffice@lacny.org.