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Church World Service Blankets
For those who weren’t able to donate for Church World Service blankets on Mother’s Day, we are extending the collection period to give the opportunity for others to donate. Please make your checks payable to NYCC-WF and send to the church office. Remember, each blanket costs $5.

Car Wash and Bake Sale for Pilgrim Lodge
Want to wash the winter grime off of your car and enjoy some tasty treats? Come and support the Pilgrim Lodge Scholarship Fund at our car wash on Saturday, May 25th from 11-1pm.

We’re also looking for some baked goods to sell. Please contact Linda Whittier at middmoth@yahoo.com to donate some food to the cause! Thank you! Linda

Presentation/Discussion on Organ and Tissue Donation
The Gift of Organ and Tissue Donations – organ and tissue donation is an incredibly generous gift. At some point, each person hopefully will consider what he or she might do to help another in dire need. A discussion will be held in Yarmouth on Monday evening, at 7:00 PM, June 3, at Sacred Heart Church Hall, 326 Main Street. Bruce White will guide us through the important considerations and will share his expertise as the former manager of Maine Kidney Transplant Program. Others will recount their personal experiences as organ donors and families in need. Many people have already taken the first step by checking the box on their driver’s license. The evening will offer a chance to learn about significant advances in medical technology, as well as the needs, implications, costs, and benefits of organ and tissue donation. FMI, contact the church office – Phone: 207-847-6890 Email: Office@pothe.org

Food Pantry Needs
This is the list of needs this week for the Cumberland Food Pantry. As always you can drop it off at the church and someone will take it to the food pantry. All your support and donations are greatly appreciated. We thank you.

baked beans
chowders
boxed macaroni and cheese
salad oil
hot cereals
laundry detergent
dish detergent
shampoo
crackers
mayonnaise
hamburger helper

Gift Boxes
The Tuesday Gals are looking for Medium size gift boxes (bigger than what jewelry would come in) for the kids room during the Christmas Fair. If you have boxes to spare would you consider donating them to the Christmas Fair? They can be left in the office and Lyn will make sure they get to a Tuesday Gal. Thank you.

Strawberry Festival
Leah Davis is looking for people to help with the Strawberry Festival which will be held on Saturday, June 29th from 1:00-4:00 pm.

Help needed includes:
Set up: Friday evening prior. All supplies would be ready…Setting up and covering tables.
Greeter: Responsible for welcoming our guests to our festival. Handing out slips to the guests and directing them into the fellowship hall.
Prep Workers: Prepping berries Friday during the day or evening at church. Also need help for this during the festival as bowls of sliced berries are prepped during the festival.

Runners: Clearing of tables, refilling tables with strawberries, biscuits etc. and if needed relieving or assisting others working on the tables
Cleanup: Breaking down tables, packing away supplies into the store room, vacuuming fellowship Hall rug after the event.
Table help:
Coffee and Punch Table
Jam and Jelly Table
Runners to refill the tables and relief workers during the event
People to bus tables during the event.

Bakers and Jam Makers: We also need Pie Makers (40 pies needed) and jam and jelly makers (as many batches as possible, this can be kept for Christmas Church Fair table if unsold): berries will be provided for pies, jam and jelly.

Please Contact Leah Davis at 829-6266 or email at mamad115@hotmail.com to help

Office Coverage

I am looking for office coverage for a few dates while I am on vacation and at annual meeting. If you are interested in covering the office from 8:30-11:30 a.m. or any part of that please let me know. You would just need to answer the phone and take care of the mail. There is a cordless phone so you would not have to be stuck in the office the whole time. The front door is kept locked unless there are other people in the building. These are the dates that I am looking for coverage: Friday, May 31, Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26. Thank you, Lyn

Thank You from Tuesday Gals

The Tuesday Gals are thrilled with the offer of a Christmas tree for the fair.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 22 – Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 25 – Pet Place Pantry – 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 25 – Car Wash/Bake Sale for Pilgrim Lodge

Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day – Office Closed

A Message from the Bickford’s
David’s Surgery went better than anticipated on Tuesday May 14. After bad news on Monday’s surgery we received really good news Tuesday afternoon. It even surprised the surgeons . Thank you all for thoughts and prayers for David. David is not out of the woods yet, but has really good prospects to make it . PRAY
THANKS and GOD Bless
JON & TERRI

Senior Lunch
There will be a meeting of all those interested in reorganizing and continuing the NY/Cumberland Senior Citizens group at the church, Thursday, May 16th. Susan Elliott will cook a meal to be served at 12 noon at the cost of $6 per person. Please let her know by Tuesday evening (829-3903 or susandayelliott@hotmail.com) if you plan to attend so she can plan enough food. If you are interested in cooking, serving or preparing the dessert for this meal or any future meal, please let Susan know. Thank you for your help and concern!

Spring Clean Up- Sunday, May 19th

We hope to be able to get some necessary outdoor springtime chores done. We appreciate any and all help. (Come to church dressed for outdoor work)

Here’s what we will be doing:
Install window screens
Wash basement windows
Clean up leaves from window wells and around air conditioning equipment
Clean out leaves in the ditch at the corner of 231 and 115.
Sweep up sand in parking lot
Bark mulch added to gardens
Weeding (primarily at landscaped areas along Rte 115)
Rake up any remaining gravel from lawns
Cut back Sumac at upper end of the lot
Tear down the former oil tank shed lean-to at the corner of the office
Other items?
Some tools and equipment will be available, but feel free to bring anything you think may be needed.
We realize that there are other items inside as well, which can be accomplished.

Thank you, The Board of Trustees.

Food Pantry Needs
This is the list of needs this week for the Cumberland Food Pantry. As always you can drop it off at the church and someone will take it to the food pantry. All your support and donations are greatly appreciated. We thank you.

baked beans
chowders
boxed macaroni and cheese
salad oil
hot cereals
laundry detergent
dish detergent
shampoo
crackers
mayonnaise
hamburger helper

Gift Boxes
The Tuesday Gals are looking for Medium size gift boxes (bigger than what jewelry would come in) for the kids room during the Christmas Fair. If you have boxes to spare would you consider donating them to the Christmas Fair? They can be left in the office and Lyn will make sure they get to a Tuesday Gal. Thank you.

Strawberry Festival
Leah Davis is looking for people to help with the Strawberry Festival which will be held on Saturday, June 29th from 1:00-4:00 pm.

Help needed includes:
Set up: Friday evening prior. All supplies would be ready…Setting up and covering tables.
Greeter: Responsible for welcoming our guests to our festival. Handing out slips to the guests and directing them into the fellowship hall.
Prep Workers: Prepping berries Friday during the day or evening at church. Also need help for this during the festival as bowls of sliced berries are prepped during the festival.

Runners: Clearing of tables, refilling tables with strawberries, biscuits etc. and if needed relieving or assisting others working on the tables
Cleanup: Breaking down tables, packing away supplies into the store room, vacuuming fellowship Hall rug after the event.
Table help:
Coffee and Punch Table
Jam and Jelly Table
Runners to refill the tables and relief workers during the event
People to bus tables during the event.

Bakers and Jam Makers: We also need Pie Makers (40 pies needed) and jam and jelly makers (as many batches as possible, this can be kept for Christmas Church Fair table if unsold): berries will be provided for pies, jam and jelly.

Please Contact Leah Davis at 829-6266 or email at mamad115@hotmail.com to help

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 15 – Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 16 – Re-Organizing Meeting and Senior Lunch – 12 Noon

Thursday, May 16 – Council Meeting– 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 18 – Men’s Club Breakfast – 7:00 a.m.

Sunday, May 19 – Spring Clean Up – After Church

Saturday, May 25 – Car Wash/Bake Sale for Pilgrim Lodge

Friday Lunch

Our next Friday Lunch will be held on May 3rd from 11:30-1:00 pm. Come join us for a great lunch, dessert and good conversation. The special will be Potato and Leek Soup along with our regular offerings.

Spaghetti Supper/Karaoke
Join us on Saturday, May 4 at 5:00 pm for a Spaghetti Supper and Karaoke night to benefit the Pilgrim Lodge Fund.
Christian Education is still in need of donations for Saturday night’s spaghetti supper, so that we can raise more for the PL Scholarship Fund. We are in need of 7 lbs of spaghetti, 5 lbs of ground beef, 8 loaves of Italian bread, 3-4 big bags of lettuce, tomatoes, 3 cucumbers, 1 container of parmesian cheese. Thank you to all who have donated already! Please email Linda Whittier at middmoth@yahoo.com if you would like to make a donation. Donations can be dropped off in the kitchen (marked with PL supper) by Saturday morning. Thank you!

Food Pantry Needs
This is the list of needs this week for the Cumberland Food Pantry. As always you can drop it off at the church and someone will take it to the food pantry. All your support and donations are greatly appreciated. We thank you.

jam/jelly
chowders
crackers
Ramen noodles
ketchup
cooking oil
laundry detergent
dish detergent

Gift Boxes
The Tuesday Gals are looking for Medium size gift boxes (bigger than what jewelry would come in) for the kids room during the Christmas Fair. If you have boxes to spare would you consider donating them to the Christmas Fair? They can be left in the office and Lyn will make sure they get to a Tuesday Gal. Thank you.

Strawberry Festival
Leah Davis is looking for people to help with the Strawberry Festival which will be held on Saturday, June 29th from 1:00-4:00 pm.

Help needed includes:
Set up: Friday evening prior. All supplies would be ready…Setting up and covering tables.
Greeter: Responsible for welcoming our guests to our festival. Handing out slips to the guests and directing them into the fellowship hall.
Prep Workers: Prepping berries Friday during the day or evening at church. Also need help for this during the festival as bowls of sliced berries are prepped during the festival.

Runners: Clearing of tables, refilling tables with strawberries, biscuits etc. and if needed relieving or assisting others working on the tables
Cleanup: Breaking down tables, packing away supplies into the store room, vacuuming fellowship Hall rug after the event.
Table help:
Coffee and Punch Table
Jam and Jelly Table
Runners to refill the tables and relief workers during the event
People to bus tables during the event.

Bakers and Jam Makers: We also need Pie Makers (40 pies needed) and jam and jelly makers (as many batches as possible, this can be kept for Christmas Church Fair table if unsold): berries will be provided for pies, jam and jelly.

Please Contact Leah Davis at 829-6266 or email at mamad115@hotmail.com to help

Coat Rack
Are you missing a coat or jacket? We have an abundance of coats, jackets and a 2 piece women’s tan suit jacket and skirt on the coat rack of the Narthex. If you are missing something please check it out. We would like to find homes for these items. Anything not collected will find a good home with Good Will.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 1 – Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 3 – Friday Lunch – 11:30-1:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 4 – Spaghetti Supper and Karaoke Night – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 5 – Missions and CE Meetings – 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 7 – Tuesday Gals – 10:00 a.m.

The Shifting Sands of Church Life”

Dr. Steven Lewis, Academic Dean and Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Bangor Theological Seminary, will give a presentation on “The Shifting Sands of Church Life.” His area of expertise is the “various forms of 21st century ministry and their impact, actual and potential, on individuals, institutions, and society… [and] the current preference for the spiritual over the religious…” Dr. Lewis is a dynamic and energized speaker who topic is extremely relevant and will place our situation in the broader context of societal change that impacts church life significantly. The event will be on April 30, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Congregational Church in Cumberland UCC.

Friday Lunch
Our next Friday Lunch will be held on May 3rd from 11:30-1:00 pm. Come join us for a great lunch, dessert and good conversation. There is bound to be a delicious special or two along with our regular offerings.

Spaghetti Supper/Karaoke
Join us on Saturday, May 5 at 5:00 pm for a Spaghetti Supper and Karaoke night to benefit the Pilgrim Lodge Fund.

Food Pantry Shopping List
This is the list of needs this week for the Cumberland Food Pantry. As always you can drop it off at the church and someone will take it to the food pantry. All your support and donations are greatly appreciated. We thank you.

jam/jellies
salad oil
ketchup
mayonnaise
laundry detergent
dish soap

Gift Boxes
The Tuesday Gals are looking for Medium size gift boxes (bigger than what jewelry would come in) for the kids room during the Christmas Fair. If you have boxes to spare would you consider donating them to the Christmas Fair? They can be left in the office and Lyn will make sure they get to a Tuesday Gal. Thank you.

Thank You!
The church hosted the last Lion’s Club supper for this year on Mon. There was an unusually large crowd to feed…..we are used to serving mid thirties…..Mon we had 46. All this information just to say a huge thank you to a really, really efficient crew. In 35 minutes Betsy, Dixie, Gail, Jane, Mike, Sandy and I served and bussed the dinner. We were able to close the shutters and door and get real serious with the clean up. Good workers are so much appreciated. Jeanne

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 24 – Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 27 – Pet Place Pantry – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 30 – Tuesday Gals – 10:00 a.m.
Friday, May 3 – Friday Lunch – 11:30-1:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 – Spaghetti Supper and Karaoke Night – 5:00 p.m.

Locking Doors
Lyn came in on Monday morning to find the front door unlocked. Please remember to check the door on your way out and make sure that it is locked.
Thank you.

Lion’s Club Supper
Jeanne is requesting help for the Lion’s Club Supper on Monday, April 22. In at 6:00 pm and out at 7:30 pm. This is the last supper until next October. If you can help please call Jeanne at 829-5166. Thank you.

Thank You
We the Health Team, along with the American Lung Association would like to thank everyone who attended our car wash at the church. We raised $500.00 with $50.00 going to the church. Because of your generosity the car wash was very successful. We would like to do another one in the near future. Watch for more news soon. Thank you!

April 21st Sunday Service
The Reverend Rick Cowles, Interim Conference Minister, will be with us on April 21st for the Dedication Service of our Search and Transition Team. They will be charged with seeking and calling our new settled pastor.

The Shifting Sands of Church Life”

Dr. Steven Lewis, Academic Dean and Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Bangor Theological Seminary, will give a presentation on “The Shifting Sands of Church Life.” His area of expertise is the “various forms of 21st century ministry and their impact, actual and potential, on individuals, institutions, and society… [and] the current preference for the spiritual over the religious…” Dr. Lewis is a dynamic and energized speaker who topic is extremely relevant and will place our situation in the broader context of societal change that impacts church life significantly. The event will be on April 30, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Congregational Church in Cumberland UCC.

A Request from Tuesday Gals
Tuesday Gals has yet to completely loose their buttons! However we need many of all sizes, shapes and colors. Especially different sized white ones. How does a white button become a snowflake???? Well, you’ll need to be at the fair on November 23 to find out. Or a quicker way would be to join us on a Tuesday to find out. Bring your own lunch; coffee and a goodie are served.

Gift Boxes
The Tuesday Gals are looking for small gift boxes (that jewelry would come in) for the kids room during the Christmas Fair. If you have boxes to spare would you consider donating them to the Christmas Fair? They can be left in the office and Lyn will make sure they get to a Tuesday Gal. Thank you.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 17 – Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18 – Council – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 – Men’s Club Breakfast – 7:00 a.m.

Monday, April 22 – Newsletter Article Deadline

Monday, April 22 – Lion’s Club Supper – 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 23 – Tuesday Gals – 10:00 a.m.

April 21st Sunday Service

The Reverend Rick Cowles, Interim Conference Minister, will be with us on April 21st for the Dedication Service of our Search and Transition Team. They will be charged with seeking and calling our new settled pastor.

The Shifting Sands of Church Life”

Dr. Steven Lewis, Academic Dean and Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Bangor Theological Seminary, will give a presentation on “The Shifting Sands of Church Life.” His area of expertise is the “various forms of 21st century ministry and their impact, actual and potential, on individuals, institutions, and society… [and] the current preference for the spiritual over the religious…” Dr. Lewis is a dynamic and energized speaker who topic is extremely relevant and will place our situation in the broader context of societal change that impacts church life significantly. The event will be on April 30, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Congregational Church in Cumberland UCC.

Senior Lunch Help Request

The next Senior Lunch will be held on Thursday, April 18 at noon, and Trudy needs help putting on the lunch. If you would like to help her put on the lunch she would greatly appreciate it. Please give Trudy a call if you can help and she can tell you what it involves at 807-6262. Thank you.

Pilgrim Lodge Sunday

Please join us for Pilgrim Lodge Sunday, this Sunday, April 14th. Wear your camp clothes!

A Request from Tuesday Gals

Tuesday Gals has yet to completely loose their buttons! However we need many of all sizes, shapes and colors. Especially different sized white ones. How does a white button become a snowflake???? Well, you’ll need to be at the fair on November 23 to find out. Or a quicker way would be to join us on a Tuesday to find out. Bring your own lunch; coffee and a goodie are served.

Gift Boxes

The Tuesday Gals are looking for small gift boxes (that jewelry would come in) for the kids room during the Christmas Fair. If you have boxes to spare would you consider donating them to the Christmas Fair? They can be left in the office and Lyn will make sure they get to a Tuesday Gal. Thank you.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 10 – Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11 – Trustees Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 13 – Pet Place Pantry – 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Sunday, April 14 – Diaconate Meeting – 11:00 a.m.

Monday, April 15 – Patriots’ Day – Office Open

Tuesday, April 16 – Tuesday Gals – 10:00 a.m.

Prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda L. and her family. Linda’s mother passed away on Monday.

Carol Black’s Celebration of Life
The memorial service for Carol Black will be taking place at 1:00 p.m. in our sanctuary followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall.

Gift Boxes
The Tuesday Gals are looking for small gift boxes (that jewelry would come in) for the kids room during the Christmas Fair. If you have boxes to spare would you consider donating them to the Christmas Fair? They can be left in the office and Lyn will make sure they get to a Tuesday Gal. Thank you.

Choir Practice
There will be choir practice Wednesday, the 27th.

Easter Breakfast
The sign up sheet for Easter Breakfast is sitting on the Gathering Space table. Please sign up if you are coming to Easter Breakfast so we know how many to plan for. The breakfast will take place at the church directly after the Sunrise Service.

Maundy Thursday Soup and Bread Supper
Please join us for a soup and bread supper at 6:00 p.m. this Thursday followed by a Maundy Thursday Service of Tenebrae at 7:00 p.m.

Kitchen Clean Up
We will be holding a kitchen clean up day on Saturday, April 6th. We will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will be out by 10:30 a.m. Please join us to help clean the kitchen. Remember, many hands make light work. Thank you.

Lights
Please remember to turn out the lights as you leave the building. There have been a lot of lights left on lately. If you are the last to leave, just turn around and make sure the lights are out. Thank you.

Upcoming Easter Services
Thursday, March 28 – Maundy Thursday – Soup and Bread supper at 6:00 and a Service of Tenebrae – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 29 – Good Friday – Drop in Service of Meditation, Music and Prayer – 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 31 – Sunrise Service at Skyline Farm – 6:30 p.m.
Easter Breakfast at church after Sunrise Service
Easter Service in the Sanctuary – 9:30 a.m.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 28 – Maundy Thursday

Friday, March 29 – Good Friday Meditation Service

Sunday, March 31 – See Easter Services Schedule above

Tuesday, April 2 – Tuesday Gals – 10:00 a.m.

Friday, April 5 – Friday Lunch – 11:30-1:00 p.m.

A Note from Carol Black and Family
Many, many thanks for all the folks who have been dropping in to visit, bringing food, sending cards, calling, praying.
We appreciate it all. May God bless you all. Carol and George Black and family.”

Choir Practice
There will be NO choir practice Wednesday, 13th.

Easter Flower Orders
It is time to order Easter Flowers. The order form will start appearing in the Sunday bulletin this Sunday. Prices are the same as last year. Please make your check out to NYCC and include it with your order form and return it to Lyn’s desk. Please write clearly on your form. The deadline for ordering is March 24th.

Easter Breakfast
The sign up sheet for Easter Breakfast is sitting on the Gathering Space table. Please sign up if you are coming to Easter Breakfast so we know how many to plan for. The breakfast will take place at the church directly after the Sunrise Service.

Upcoming Easter Services
Thursday, March 28 – Maundy Thursday – Service of Communion – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 29 – Good Friday – Drop in Service of Meditation, Music and Prayer – 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 31 – Sunrise Service at Skyline Farm – 6:30 p.m.
Easter Breakfast at church after Sunrise Service
Easter Service in the Sanctuary – 9:30 a.m.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 14 – Trustees – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19 – Tuesday Gals – 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 23 – Pet Place Pantry – 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Monday, March 25 – Lion’s Club Supper – 6:30 p.m.