MACEDON CENTER AND SOUTH PERINTON
Pastor: The Reverend Kimberly Ferrel,
585-236-3245
Office Hours: Monday – Tuesday 9:30- Noon
Church Secretary: Nancy Quigley, mcspumc@rochester.twcbc.com
315-986-2306
Office Hours: M-W-F: 9:00am-1:00pm, T-TH: 9:00am-3:00pm.
August 2018
Pastoral letter:
Dear Friends,
I hope that you are well and you are enjoying this beautiful, hot summer! It is difficult for me to believe just how busy this summer has been and how fast the days are moving! Perhaps, you have felt the same way. Recently, a friend of mine posted on Facebook about her first pumpkin spice coffee. She called it “…a little taste of Heavenly Fall in the middle of Summer.” What a joy it is to be able to get a taste of the seasons throughout the year. It reminded me, however, that often we live our lives in this way. We live in anticipation for the next good thing in front of us, sometimes missing the joy of that very moment.
Life is a gift. Each moment is a gift from God, moments to be cherished. Each and every moment or day is certainly not always easy or fun, certainly, but each and every moment is a gift from God. When we remind ourselves of this, we might begin to see each moment as holy. Psalm 114 reminds us, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” God has given us this day. Because it is a gift from God, this day is holy, steeped in the presence of God. Each interaction that we have with others, is an offer to discover the Holy within, around, and among us.
The lyrics of Holy Ground, by Geron Davis, remind me of the holiness of this moment.
We are standing on holy ground,
And I know that there are angels all around.
Let us praise Jesus now.
We are standing in His presence on holy ground!
Jesus, in Matthew 6, said to his disciples and to us, that reminder to not worry about tomorrow: “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteous-
ness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
We do not know what tomorrow will bring. God has given us this day. In what ways might we find the Holy all around us and find God’s joy within us today?
May the joy of the Lord be your strength!
Pastor Kim
MACEDON CENTER UMC
Our Vision: “To be a place where ALL people are fed and God’s love shines.”
SATURDAYS: 5:00 PM, WORSHIP Service in the Fellowship Hall at MC Ch.
SUNDAY: CASUAL COFFEE is served in the Fellowship Hall each Sunday following the worship service.
The 2nd Sunday of the month is CASUAL COFFEE HOUR AND SUNDAY BRUNCH in the Fellowship Hall following the worship service. Bring a dish to share. Come join the fellowship together.
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SUN., AUG. 5: HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated during worship.
WED., AUG. 8: 9:00 AM, MEN’S BREAKFAST in the Fellowship Hall at the Mac. Ctr. UMC. All men of the congregation and community are invited to attend.
SAT., AUG. 11: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, DAY QUILTERS Meeting in the Fellowship Hall at the South Perinton UMC. Everyone is welcome, $15 for each Day. Come join us! To register or questions email Sue Parisi at: dayquilters@gmail.com or
call Sue at 585-223-8544.
SAT., AUG. 11: 5:00 PM, See Save the date-Guest Preacher in the Dates & Articles of interest to both Macedon Center and South Perinton.
SUN., AUG. 12: SUNDAY BRUNCH and Casual Coffee Hour in the Fellowship Hall immediately after worship. Please bring your favorite dish/dessert to share!
Or just come join the fellowship!
TUES., AUG. 14: 6:30 PM, FINANCE Committee Meeting prior to Church Council Meeting.
7:00 PM, CHURCH COUNCIL Meeting at the Mac. Ctr. UM Ch.
SUN., AUG. 19: Casual Coffee Hour immediately after worship service in the Fellowship Hall.
TUES., AUG. 21: 9:00 AM, WOMEN’S BREAKFAST in the Fellowship Hall at the Mac. Ctr. UMC. Women come join us for breakfast and get to know each other. The women meet every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring a dish to share and its recipe. All women of the congregation and community are invited. If you have any questions call 315-986-2306.
SUN., AUG. 26: 4th Sunday - FOOD DONATION SUNDAY!
Casual Coffee Hour immediately after worship in the Fellowship Hall.
MON., AUG. 27: 6:00-8:00 PM, MACEDON CENTER UM CHURCH FAMILY PICNIC
Come join us for an evening of fun for the whole family!
WHERE: Ginegaw Park Pavilion (Rain or Shine)
WHO: ALL ARE WELCOME! Children: Free; Adults: Suggested $2 donation per adult
WHAT TO BRING: A dish to pass. (Please no tree nuts or peanuts)
Hamburgers, hotdogs, table service and beverages will be provided.
We hope to see you there!
GREETERS Schedule for Sundays in AUGUST: 5 – Greeter- Suzanne Airy
Liturgist- Karen Yorks; Communion Assist.- Ernie Rogers
12 – Greeters- Charlie & Jill Escriva; Liturgist- Kathy Courtney;
19 – Greeters- Chuck & Joyce Rothfuss; Liturgist- Mary MIller
26 – Greeters- Karen Yorks & Doug Packard; Liturgist- Barb Petty
ACOLYTE Schedule for AUGUST 5 –Zakaria Mastowski; 12 – Peter Mastowski;
19 – Claire Baker; 26 – Preston Hunt
HOSPITALITY Schedule for Saturdays in AUGUST:
AUGUST 4 – Greeter/Liturgist- Barb LaBrake
Communion Steward-
11 – Greeters- Jim & Arlene Airy
18 – Greeter- Linda Roeland
25 – Greeter- Ed Sidler
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to those in AUGUST: 8/3 Mary Smith; 8/4 Bev. Hart;
8/5 Bud Kemp, Jr., Charlie Escriva; 8/6 Eva Marie Wilder; 8/8 Ken D. Eaton;
8/9 Sarah Sohns; 8/10 Evaline Schaal; 8/12 Barb Petty; 8/14 Helen Kommer;
8/15 Arlene Airy; 8/16 Carol Tellier; 8/17 Barb LaBrake, Millie Ferrari;
8/23 Nancy VanderMolen, Cody & Kyle Smith, Nathan Close; 8/26 Kolin Leibenguth; 8/27 Amanda Wilder, Christian Poh; 8/28 Tom Packard; 8/31 Skylar Smith.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to: Matt & Cathy Stengel 8/7
Darrell & Mary Rublee 8/13
Bill & Kathy Courtney 8/13
Paul & Tracy Johnston 8/17
WE Extend Our Heartfelt SYMPATHY to Jim Airy Family and friends on the loss of his sister Helen Airy Farr. Helen went to be with the Lord March 28, 2018. Sat., July 14, 2018 a Memorial Service was held at the Macedon Center UMC.
BAPTISM – Sunday, July 1, 2018 Grace Elizabeth Bennigsohn and Madilyn Rae Bennigsohn were baptized at the Macedon Center UM Church. Their parents are Brandon & Shelly Bennigsohn.
NOTE: Be sure to check out our website at www.yellowsteepleumc.com for the latest happenings at our church.
DATES & ARTICLES of interest to both
Macedon Center & South Perinton
Calling all Adventurers!! Who’s ready for an outrageous experience this summer??? Shipwrecked is the Vacation Bible School where kids & adults learn that JESUS RESCUES!! It’s going to be an amazing adventure that will help kids (and adults) begin or deepen their faith by discovering that Jesus cares about them personally & rescues in life’s toughest circumstances.
Don’t be left out!! Shipwrecked begins on August 6th – August 10th, from 9am- 11:30am at the Western Presbyterian Church in Fellowship Hall. Get ready for a week full of fun, incredible music, and a relaxing island-getaway setting that all come together
to point kids to Jesus!
***FREE LUNCH SERVED EVERYDAY***
For a registration form, call 315-597-9171 or contact Cim McFarlane at cgunkle1@rochester.rr.com
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**Save the date-Guest Preacher Saturday, August 11th**
Please join us in the Macedon Center UMC Fellowship Hall at the 5 p.m. Saturday, August 11th service when J.J. Warren will be the guest preacher. J.J. is currently in the process of ordination within the United Methodist Church as a certified candidate. He has worked at Ardsley United Methodist Church in the NY conference as the Director of Children’s Ministries, and has served as the Spiritual Life Coordinator at Casowasco United Methodist Camp & Retreat Center. J.J. is a senior at Sarah Lawrence College where he studies Religion and Creative Writing; he also leads the campus ministry. This past year, he studied Biblical Hebrew and theology at Oxford University, England. He represented our UNY Conference as a delegate to General Conference last May, and will return as a delegate to the special General Conference in 2019. J.J. enjoys long walks on the beach and mint sundaes with hot fudge. Stay connected with his ministry at jjwarren.org.
There will be a Meet and Greet after the service. We will have pizza, as well as other finger foods and drinks.
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FRI., AUG. 17: 5:00 PM, Macedon Center United Methodist Church will hold the next Foodlink Mobile Pantry distribution, at the Macedon Center UMC. (Help will be needed) Like a market on wheels, Foodlink’s Mobile Pantry delivers food directly to communities in need. Anyone over 18 is able to accept food. There are no income requirements, and you do not have to present ID. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at this rain or shine event. If you cannot attend but are in need, a proxy can get food in your place. Please bring your own bags and/or boxes.
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Wayne County Action Program, Inc.
Helping people…Changing lives.
Looking for Volunteers – They manage the Volunteer Transportation Corps. The Corps is made up of senior volunteers (55+) who generously provide rides for medical needs for other seniors who need them!
We always try to match people with a neighbor or someone close by to provide a ride. We cannot offer rides for people who use wheelchairs. Through a partnership with Wayne County Department of Aging and Youth we are able to reimburse mileage for medical transport at 54.5 cents per mile. Full training is provided!
Any person who would like to learn more, or may be willing to provide this important service, may contact Brian Dean at (315) 665-0131 x270 or email at RSVP.vtc@waynecap.org.
SOUTH PERINTON UMC
SUN., AUG. 5: HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated during worship service.
Mary Kay DeSeyn prepare for Communion.
WED., AUG. 8: 9:00 AM, MEN’S BREAKFAST in the Fellowship Hall at the Macedon Center UMC. All men of the congregation and community are invited to attend. Come join us for the fellowship.
SAT., AUG. 11: 9:00 AM, DAY QUILTERS Mtg. at the South Perinton UM Church.
Everyone is welcome, $15.00 for ea. Day. Come join us! To register or questions email Sue Parisi at: dayquilters@gmail.com or call Sue at 585-223-8544.
SAT., AUG. 11: 5:00 PM, See Save the date-Guest Preacher in the Dates & Articles of interest to both Macedon Center and South Perinton.
MON., AUG. 13: 9:00 AM, CHURCH QUILTERS Mtg. in the Fellowship Hall at South Perinton UM Church.
TUES., AUG. 21: 9:00 AM, WOMEN’S BREAKFAST - Women come join us for breakfast and get to know each other in the Fellowship Hall at the Macedon Center UMC. The women meet every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Women of the congregation and community are invited to attend. Bring a dish to share.
If you have any questions call 315-986-2306.
SUN., AUG. 26: 4th Sunday - FOOD DONATION SUNDAY!
MON., AUG. 27: 9:00 AM, CHURCH QUILTERS Mtg. in the Fellowship Hall at the South Perinton UMC.
GREETERS Schedule for AUGUST: 5 – Bruce & Sue Hodge;
12 – Richard & Faye Long; 19 – Renee Partington, Sharon Haefele;
26 – Mary Kay DeSeyn, Wayne Wright;
ACOLYTE Schedule for AUGUST: 5 – Ethan Phelps; 12 – Logan Phelps;
19 – Eli Schaner; 26 – Cameron Hotto;
NURSERY: Volunteers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to those in AUGUST: 8/10 Evaline Schaal; 8/11 Rachel Montroy; 8/16 Amy Ferstead Manning; 8/20 Amy DeSeyn; 8/27 Mary Bartholomew;
8/28 Tim Partington, Erik Phelps; 8/30 Erin Roberts; 8/31 Amy Gerber, June Bowerman, Jill Hotelling.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Matt & Cathy Stengel 8/7
Steve & Sharon Haefele 8/20
Richard & Ruth Roberts 8/23
Tracy & Ed Schaner 8/23
WELCOME A NEW MEMBER: We extend our right hand of fellowship and welcome Vicenta “Bess” Garibay as a new member of the South Perinton UMC on Sunday, July 8, 2018.
NOTE of THANKS – I wish to thank Sue Hodge, Nancy Ferstead, Carol Weydig, Ruth Roberts, and all others whom I do not have your names for making the Prayer Shawls. Please know that your love and devotion is deeply appreciated and brings much comfort to those who receive them.
Bess Garibay – Prayer Shawl Coordinator
We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37
WE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY to Bruce Hodge, his family and friends on the recent loss of his wife Sue Hodge, Thursday, July 19, 2018. Sue has been a member of the South Perinton UMC since December 2002. She will be greatly missed by all.
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