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Pastor’s Pen

2That’s A Bright IdeaAdult Fellowship potluckFrom the StaffBook Club

3Family Corner:Birthdays and AnniversariesSpecial DaysWe Three Kings puzzle

4Twelfth Night ConcertUMW Basket delivery

5Thrift Shop NewsTiconderoga Food Pantry

6Addition ConnectionFree Community DinnerChamplain Valley ChoraleThe Sexton’s Broom

7Calendar

8Sunday VolunteersAcolytesCoffee Greeters&UshersLay Readers’ Schedule

January, 2020First United Methodist Church

Friends, Thank you for your love and generosity for my family and I, you have deeply touched our hearts, thank you!

At the beginning of each new year John Wesley would conduct a Covenant Service to lead self and others to rededicate themselves to Christ’s service. Here is his prayer of commitment:

“Lord, make me what you will. I put myself fully into your hands: put me to doing, put me to suffering, let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you, let me be full, let me be empty, let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and with a willing heart give it all to your pleasure and disposal.”

On Sunday January 5th I will begin leading worship at 11:00 AM at the Crown Point UMC in addition to the 9:00 AM service in Ticonderoga. We are looking into live streaming options for the 9:00 AM service in Ticonderoga to offer all of you more ways of staying in connection as a worshipping community growing as disciples of Jesus Christ.

We plan to continue to offer Bible Studies on Sundays in Ticonderoga.

Coming soon we will be scheduling a new Lay Servant class.

I will be taking a few days off to rest, recover, and enjoy time at the easel.

May the presence of Jesus continue to give shape and meaning to your life!

Peace, Love, and Blessings,

Pastor Scott Tyler

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Now That’s A Bright Idea

Happy New Year! Your trustees will be planning projects for 2020 this month. Got any ideas? With the rear basement wall now waterproofed and insulated, we can remove the paneling from the back staircase and paint the block walls. Other ideas include major work on the parsonage, helping Betty put the Memorial Garden back together, and the finishing of our new entrance to Fellowship Hall.

Last year, in preparation for the repair and waterproofing, there were only emergency projects undertaken. We replaced the second of our two water heaters and discovered that the one we installed three years ago had a

problem and had to be replaced under warranty. So now we have two new water heaters and should not run out of hot water anytime soon.

Our switch to LED lighting in most fixtures in the building has resulted in a savings of about $80.00 to $100.00 per month in electricity. Finely, Donnie has new smoke detectors to put up around the building as time permits.

As always if you see something that needs attention, contact Donnie, Pastor Scott or myself and we’ll do our best to “get ‘r’ done” or at least put it on the list! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Bill Westervelt, Chair

Thank you! The staff at the First United Methodist Church would

like to thank the congregation for their generous Christmas gifts.

We all greatly enjoy working here and being part of the faith family. Your gifts of friendship last all year.

Happy New Year

Pastor Scott, Bridget, Donnie, Ronnie

Book ClubMonday Jan 20 at 5 pm

Movie night at Jeanne Thatcher’s house.

We are watching The Goldfinch

a book we previously read.

Adult Fellowship PotluckJanuary 27

Program- Bill Q. Presents:

The Library of CongressRolls- Carol

Dessert - Jane

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Family CornerHappy BirthdayJeannine Wright January 4Mary Thompson January 4Linnea Fingland January 11MaryLou Greenough January 11Pam Thorne January 11Dick Barnwell January 15Marsha LaPointe January 18Peggy Tubbs January 19Leslie Anderson January 23Bill Westervelt January 24Gilda Namer January 28Beverly Sann January 29

Happy AnniversaryBurley & Gayle Wells January 14Glen & MaryLou Greenough January 15, 1955Bob & Claire Bartlett January 26

I am having a blast, thanks!!!

Merry Christmas!-- Ronnie

January 6 Epiphany

January 19 Human Relations Day(offering)

January 20Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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United Methodist Women

Christmas Basket Delivery

A few pictures from our morning of packing shut-in-

packages and delivering them. It was a very

rewarding time.

I visited the nursing home and a number of residents

that live there, complete with my Santa Hat, and they

loved it. Our small group worked hard on this and

packed very nice packages. Thanks!

Happy Holidays to all! --Kathy Liddell

Twelfth Night Concert

January 6, 2019 at 7:00

At St. Mary’s Church

Enjoy the music of the Season as shared by area church choirs.

This event is sponsored by the Ticonderoga Festival

Guild. Any donations support the

local Clergy Association, which is an ecumenical

organization focusing on local, immediate needs.

Happy New Year!EpiphanyJanuary 6

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Thrift Shop NewsThe “holiday rush” was very evident at the Thrift Shop in December. Sales were excellent, and customers have been pleased by the many, many Christmas items we had this year! There will be sales beginning December 28th on Christmas items so we won’t have to pack them away for next year.

Remember, if you can spare a few hours in the New Year either on selling days - Wednesday and Saturday 9-2, or sorting days – Mondays and Thursdays 9-12; the Thrift Shop Committee would be most appreciative.

As we look back over the past year, we feel a great sense of satisfaction. The shop is thriving, and continues to support both the church and Clergy Association with monthly contributions. In addition, our customers continue to praise our shop, its contents, and our dedicated volunteers.

The Thrift Shop Committee thanks you for your continued support, and wishes you many blessings in the coming year.

Thrift Shop Committee Members:Ellen Ellor, Committee Chairperson

Jeanne Thatcher, Treasurer Joyce Barry, Assistant Treasurer

Jeanne B. Thatcher, Trustees Representative Margot Anello, Joyce Barry,

Wanita Blanchard, Stephanie Frazier, Betty Messier, Leona Simpson, Pam Thorne,

Jeannine Wright and Rev. Scott Tyler

Thrift Shop VolunteersThrift Shop VolunteersThrift Shop VolunteersThrift Shop Volunteers

Wednesday (9-2pm)Wednesday (9-2pm) Saturday (9-2pm)Saturday (9-2pm)

1 Happy New Year 4 Jeanne & Margo

8 Betty R. & Pam 11 Carol B. & Ann

15 Leona & Jeannine 18 Wanita & Margot

22 Joan & MaryLou & Dorcey

25 June, Lee, & Gloria

29 Joan & MaryLou & Dorcey

The shop will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st

to give our volunteers some extra time with family, or to

just catch their breath!

The Ticonderoga Food Pantry

Thank you all for your continued support of the Ticonderoga Food Pantry.

Hours of operation:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11am-Noon.

Please be aware that filling a basket takes time, so don’t arrive at the last minute. Anyone seeking a food basket should bring a utility bill as proof of residency.

The Thrift Shop Committee will meet in January, but you will need to check the bulletin

for updates. Thank you!

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Free Community DinnerShepherd’s Pie!

With sides & desserts4:30-6:00pm Come share!

All are welcome! Donations are not required, but are

always welcome.This is a volunteer effort.

Your participation is welcome.

The Sexton’s BroomHappy New Year!

I hope everyone has a joyous Christmas. We now start a new year, full of hope and promise (and for SOME of us, resolutions).

As you are aware, the renovations have started, the garden wall has been completed, and by the time we go to press, work should be started on the Fellowship Hall end.

My list of projects for the coming year is long, and will be stared once the addition is done. I would like to do a lot of stripping and waxing of floors, and some shampooing of carpets, among other things.

As always, if you see something that requires my attention, please let me know. I am easy to find.

--Donnie

Champlain Valley ChoraleThe Champlain Valley Chorale thanks you for your enthusiastic support and that we, the Chorale, will be on hiatus until we resume rehearsals the first part of February (haven’t decided yet which Tuesday at 7:00 in Fellowship Hall we will start) for our upcoming Spring concerts in early June. We always welcome new singers in all sections, and to please contact our president, Bob Ellington, at 518-2173 for further information.

Bob Bartlett, CVC publicity

ADDITION CONNECTION

FLASH!!!BACK HALF FINISHED!

In the spring, we will help Betty design and build a new garden. Several new ideas have been put forth and it will be an exciting time to watch our garden grow. I am pleased with the quality of work that I have seen so far. We should never have to worry about water getting into the basement again.

I was told that the workers planned to start on the front project Christmas week, but as I write this Christmas Eve, not a digger in sight. (maybe they’re on their sleigh somewhere) I have it second hand that they like to do this type of work in the winter since it doesn’t make as much of a mess. We’ll have to wait and see.

If you have any questions, please let Pastor Scott or myself know and we will try to answer or get the answer for you.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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JanuaryJanuaryJanuary Happy New Year’s Day

10:00 Worship Meeting? Next week? Talk to the committee.7:30 Chancel Choir

8:00 Men’s & Women’s Prayer Breakfasts in Silver Bay

9-2 Thrift Shop

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9:00 Worship, Communion Fellowship

4:30-6pm Free Community Dinner

12th Night Concert at St. Mary’s Church

9-2 Thrift ShopUMWNoon Prayer Service

7:30 Chancel Choir

Sexton

Appreciation Day

9-2 Thrift Shop

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9:00 Worship, Communion Fellowship

1:00 Finance

6:30 Trustees

9-2 Thrift Shop 7:30 Chancel Choir

9-2 Thrift Shop

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9:00 Worship, Communion Fellowship

Human Relations Day(offering)

1:00 Ad Council

5:00 Book Club

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

9-2 Thrift Shop 7:30 Chancel Choir

9-2 Thrift Shop

26 Ecumenical Sunday

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9:00 Worship, Communion, Family Fellowship

6:30 Adult Fellowship Potluck

9-2 Thrift Shop 7:30 Chancel Choir

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January Fellowship Host Ushers Readers

5 Victoria Sawyer Xann Tyler Forand Donnie Norton

12 Taylor Bolton Zyleen Tyler Bertha Penny Mason

19 Roger Sawyer Victoria Sawyer Judy W. Carole Potter

26 Xann Tyler Zyleen Tyler Sandy S. Ann Westervelt

Sunday Volunteers

First United Methodist Church1045 Wicker StreetTiconderoga, NY 12883Church Phone: 518 585-7995Email: timethodist@gmail.comWebsite: www.tifumc.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tifumcEditor: Bridget M.M. Simpson, MBA

New Member Classes:Please contact Pastor Scott Tyler at 585-7995 if you are interested in joining the church as a new member.

Coming in FebruaryChamplain Valley Chorale resumesat some point. . .

February 14- St. Valentin’s DayFebruary 26- Ash Wednesday