Branchport Methodist

“The Lord does not see as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7.

Our service on March 19 centered on letting the light of Christ shine in our hearts. To close out the service we sang one of our favorite songs – “Shine, Jesus, Shine”.

It’s too late to attend our free Community Dinner which was held on the 25th, but you can still come to our next one! Watch on Facebook, our website and in this column to get the details. We continue to pray for our world and everyone in it who may be suffering with illness, loneliness, grief and helplessness.

Please remember that all are welcome to our Sunday service at 10:45 a.m.

Bluff Point Methodist

This past Sunday Joyce Wiedrich gave the message of the promise of heaven, based on scripture from John 11, John 3, Romans 14:7, John 4: 7-13, John 14: 1-14, read by Meredith Nielsen. Michele Covert read a special poem, Laundry Day by Blanche Fingar. Joyce had an appropriate message for Lent, as we know what is to happen with the death of Jesus and his resurrection.

She spoke of hymns, popular songs and books about heaven. None of us have seen heaven, but we do hope to be reunited with Jesus and our loved ones who have gone before us. Joyce has been a nurse for nearly 50 years, having many experiences comforting patients ending their life journey, and their families.

She related a story regarding one family she has been caregiving for during this past year whose faith does not believe in heaven, or an afterlife. She was able to state her beliefs, but also respect and honor the viewpoints of this couple who professed different faith beliefs as they were ending their life journeys.

Our Madelyn Rose will be singing at Knapper’s in Penn Yan on March 31. We are so proud of her and our youth! She has recorded another music single. Noah Detar has been in NYC for his senior showcase. We are anxious to hear how his acting career will progress. Such talent!

Please consider bringing in unopened dog or cat food for Pet Partner Connections this month. Your donations will help pet owners who might need help in order to keep their pets with them at home. You can go to our website at www.bluffpointumc. com for more church information. See you at 9 a.m. Sunday!

Milo Center Methodist

“You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord, live your life as children of light.” Wise words from Ephesians 8. Pastor Kim asked us to remember a time that we felt left out. Instead of wondering the whys, use that feeling as fuel to treat others without exclusion. Be encouraged, inspired to do better and let the light that we were given shine from the inside and see people the same. Look at people beyond their outward appearances or abilities and see what makes them special in their God given heart.

Challenge yourself once a day to look for God’s presence until it becomes habit and we see all things the way He intended us to.

Prayers of strength to Trish Witkowski, Linda Francisco and Rose Webster. Birthday blessings to Sharyl Willoughby and Evelyn Little.

Our Pet Partner Collection on the altar is building. A great mission, thank you Michael Bennett and family! Thanks to Karen Hallings, Judy Jones, Mildred Koek, and Susan Andersen for fulfilling our mission to The Well with lunch this week.

Join us on Sunday April 2 for brunch and a special Palm Sunday service.

Penn Yan First Presbyterian

During the Lenten period, Christian denominations participate in a unique fund-raising mission the “One Great Hour of Sharing” (OGHS). Monies are used to “…strengthen the important relief efforts and rehabilitation work of churches overseas but also proves to the world how great is the power generated when all Christians unite in a common cause.”

In 1946, Episcopal Presiding Bishop Henry K. Sherrill had a fund-raising idea hoping to encompass groups larger than Regional Councils. After having witnessed firsthand the destruction of WWI, he understood the needs in Europe after WWII. In 1947, Bishop Sherrill went on national radio and challenged Episcopalians to “raise one million dollars in one hour for World Relief.” That goal was exceeded. In 1950, with the merger of 38 Christian faith groups forming the National Council of Churches, Bishop Sherrill became its first President. He had always envisioned this larger ecumenical group and now had seen the potential in using radio. On commercial radio, he took OGHS to the next level. March 26, OGHS featured President Harry Truman giving opening remarks and a host of big name Hollywood entertainers. Bishop Sherrill closed with prayer and a request to “make a sacrificial contribution to your local place of worship the next morning.”

Over 75,000 individual churches from 40+ Christian faiths responded.

Presbyterian’s have participated in OGHS since 1950. Today, our General Assembly supports three main objectives: Hunger elimination, Self-development of people and Disaster assistance. While necessity for support of world issues has not lessened, the mission is fundamentally the same, “to collect special gifts for those in need.” Each year, OGHS is the way all Presbyterians become One to work together for a better world.

Penn Yan First Baptist

International Ministries has sent initial grants totaling $10,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing emergency relief to partners who will be providing humanitarian relief to the survivors of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The European Baptist Federation will receive $9,000 and Turkish Connections International will receive $1,000.

We received a Thank You from Vick Pathfinder Camps and Conference Ministries, thankful for our partnership through prayers and support in 2022 as they celebrate 75 years of ministry.

Please note that First Baptist will have a Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m. April 6. We hope you will join us. Our Easter morning service will be at our regular time of 10 a.m.

Come. Meet our church family as we worship together.

First Baptist Church is preparing for a meaningful Holy Week.

On Sunday, April 2 at 10 a.m., we will sing and wave palms as Jesus enters the gates of Jerusalem. On Maundy Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. we will gather around the table, solemnly remembering that fateful night and experiencing a service of darkness. On April 7 at noon, we will join with St. Mark’s Episcopal Church to commemorate Good Friday. This brings us to the highlight of the Christian year. Sunday morning April 9 at 10 a.m., we will come together in joyful celebration of the resurrection, singing hymns and telling the story with wonder and praise.

Penn Yan Methodist

As we continue to journey through Lent, we finished studying Leviticus in the Immerse Reading Bible. We discovered Leviticus still speaks to us today. The Tabernacle has been built and God now gives Moses excruciatingly detailed rules on the animal sacrifices he expected. Animal sacrifices?? In Moses’ time, animal sacrifices were a common way to communicate with the spiritual forces in the world to enter into and maintain a relationship with the divine. We learned through Pastor Kristen’s message that there were different meanings to the sacrifices: “Thank you” and “I’m sorry.” Leviticus teaches us that God is holy and that we too were created to be holy; that sin is real as it corrupts, infests, and destroys; and that forgiveness is also real because God wants to make his home among us. The culmination of these sacrifices comes with Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice shedding his blood for our sins.

What good news that now we can make our hearts a “tabernacle” for God to dwell!

April 1 at 8 a.m., Men’s Breakfast – The next meeting for the Men’s Breakfast is at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 4 in the Penn Yan United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. A free breakfast will be served, and all men are welcome!

April 3 at 9 a.m., Palm Monday Breakfast - All women in our community are invited for a special time of music, inspiration, friendship, and a light breakfast. This is always a very special way to mark Holy Week!

April 6 at 7p.m.,

Maundy Thursday Worship - All are welcome for this special service of Holy Week, with drama, music, and sharing The Lord’s Supper.

Come worship with us at 9 a.m. for our contemporary service at Sunday Break and Sunday School (grades Pre-K through 5th), or at 11 a.m. for our Traditional Service.

Nursery is provided during both services.

We are handicap accessible. Call 315-536-6711; email pennyanumc@gmail.com; or visit www. PennYanUMC.com for more information.

Branchport Methodist

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