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Volume 23 No. 7

Sunday Morning Worship Services are regularly held at 8:30 and 10:00

a.m.

July 2013 July 2013 July 2013 July 2013

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^=jçåíÜ=çÑ=jáëëáçåë= It is part of Stewart’s Sabbatical plan, that while he and fellow travelers Carl Hasselbarth and

Keni Banda are visiting Chituka Village in Northern Malawi, our congregation, here in Guil-

derland, will also be engaged in a Month of Mission-Service projects closer to home.

Under the leadership of the Reverend Sandy Damhof, Protestant

Campus Minister at the University at Albany and Journey UCC

church in Delmar, a planning committee consisting of ViMcCaig, Mary Ann Masley-Hannett, Steve Smith, Heather

Bergstraesser, Matt Barry, and Wayne Goodnow have identified

a month-full of mission projects for you to consider being part of.

Choose A, B, C, D, or E or go for real mission mania and choose

“ALL”

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Volume 23 No. 7Good News

A Note From the Pastor

The month of July will be one of “journeying out”. Three of us will be

traveling to Chituka Village in northern Malawi to meet and build relation-

ships with brothers and sisters in Christ and to sense God’s ongoing vision

for our two communities. Some of us will be boarding vans to Far Rock-away, New York to help with the ongoing reclaiming of that community

from the ravages of Hurricane Sandy. Still more of us will be spending a

day working in the Schoharie Valley where there remains great damage

from Hurricane Irene. Yet another group will be preparing a meal to serve

at Loaves and Fishes in Schoharie for those who still have no place to live. And finally a group will be going

to Schenectady City Mission to serve a meal. Everyone I hope will participate by praying for these journeys.

To help everyone consider what it means to journey out I am including in this newsletter a simple biblical

reflection guide. It identifies four key events where God’s people moved out of their comfort zones and intoa larger and uncertain world. In this world they were challenged to trust God and to live according to his di-

rection. It is somewhat comforting these biblical saints were very imperfect in their seeking. Yet in their very

imperfection they discovered God’s wonderful grace which responded to even the smallest act of faith and

which encouraged them on their journey.

May it be so with us!

Try to take a few minutes each day in a quiet place to read the scripture and reflect on the questions. Where

do you find yourself in the stories? How is God calling you out into his wider world?

Week One: July 1-6

Read every day: Genesis chapter 3. Then read again verses 22-24.

Since childhood we have been taught that Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden Eden as a punish-

ment for disobeying God. We call this the “original sin”—the act which lies at the heart of humanity’s bro-

ken relationship with God. Thousands of books and millions of sermons have been preached on this subject.

It has been analyzed to death. But this week take the story as a point of reflection. Have you ever experi-

enced being sent out as a punishment? Was it ever justified? How did you experience the person or people

“expelling” you? Was there ever a time when, thinking back the “punishment” was an act of love which sought your good? How do you look at it now? How have you grown as a result?

Take time to meditate on verse23: “therefore the Lord sent him (Adam) forth from the garden to till the land

from which he was taken.” How are we called to till the land from which we were taken? How are we to cul-

tivate our lives which have been created by God? How might journeying out give you fresh appreciation for

the God-given gift of life?

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Lay Readers, Greeters, and Ushers

July 7 Lay Reader Steve Smith

Greeter/Usher Katy Waggener

Ushers Harold Armstrong

Joan Niecey

Peter McKinney

Serving Communion

Communion Preparation

Sue Ferris *

Betty Koban

Mickey Nieman

Hiram Eberlein

Dianna Newman

Margaret GardamJuly 14 Lay Reader Bruce Williamson

Greeter/Usher Mark Hutchinson

Ushers Trudy Hutchinson

Betty Koban

Chuck Koban

July 28 Lay Reader Charlotte Hasselbarth

Greeter/Usher Dorothy Rice

Ushers Katy Waggener

Joanne Wagner

Joy Harding


July 21 Lay Reader Harold Armstrong

Greeter Jean Zelezniak

Ushers Nancy Messersmith

Ron Messersmith

Gail Ostrander

Jerry Ostrander

* Denotes team leader. The team leader shouldcall the other servers in advance to make sure

they plan to attend church on the designatedday. If not, the server should find a substituteand let the team leader know.

WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU!

If you are unable to serve on your

scheduled date, please

FIND A SUBSTITUTE

and

NOTIFY THE CHURCH SECRETARY.

The Deacon on Callfor JULY is

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Aug 4 lay leader: Trudy Hutchinsongreeter/usher: Maureen Kimmerer other ushers: Bill Sarbello

Sue FerrisDianna Newman

Aug 11 lay leader: Diane Irwingreeter/usher: Laura Smithother ushers: Steven Smith

Chandra ReisJon Reis

Aug 18 lay leader: Nancy Messersmithgreeter/usher: Trudy Hutchinsonother ushers: Mark Hutchinson

Lynda JacobsenHoward Jacobsen

Aug 25 lay leader: Betty Dietzgreeter/usher: Betty Kobanother ushers: Chuck Koban

Nancy MessersmithRon Messersmith

Upcoming Schedule for Lay Readers, Greeters, and Ushers

“Look for the helpers”

When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would

say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this

day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother’s words and I am always

comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers — so many caring people in

this world.

—Fred Rogers

The phone numbers for Trudy and Mark Hutchinsonhave changed. The number

listed in the directory is nolonger valid.

New Numbers:Trudy 518-334-6125Mark 518-334-6122

When you get to your wit's end,

you'll find God lives there.

God promises a safe landing,

not a calm passage..

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Week 2: July 7-13

Read each day: Genesis 12: 1-5

At age 75 Abram probably felt he and Sarai had a right to settle down and live the rest of their days in peace.

Then comes the call from God to go “from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land

that I will show you.” God follows with a promise that was as disturbing as it was unexpected: “I will make of

you a great nation…in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

Whatever age we are often wonder “When have I done enough? When can I rest and not feel guilty?” In short,

often subconsciously, we are looking for the finish line-- of school, of work—that time when we can receive the

right to the rest we have earned. Yet consider this: how many people reach this point and soon feel that life is

empty and meaningless! They reach the finish line and realize that their sense of meaning in life was wrapped

up in the very work they couldn’t wait to end! Thank God (literally) that he always calls us to new vistas and

activities! We are never done with God and God is never done with us. With God there is no finish line.

During this week imagine that you are at the end of your life. How do you want to feel about the life you have

lived? Do the people you love know that you love them? Are there unresolved issues that need to be ad-

dressed? Have you truly given your life to God and the life of Jesus Christ? What are you putting off until later

what is calling you today? Where is God calling you to go from the familiar to the place where you must de-

pend on him alone?

July 14-20

Read each day: Exodus 3: 1-15, 4: 10-17

Moses is called to leave the safety of his life in Midian to return to Egypt. He is terrified. He must return to the

land where he is wanted for murder and he is called to confront Pharaoh and demand the release of the Israel-

ites from slavery. Despite all of God’s assurances, Moses insists on how unqualified he is for the job. He re-

ceives God’s anger for his stubborn belief in his weakness as more powerful than God’s strength.

During this week listen to your response to invitations to confront difficult situations. They may be your per-

sonal conflicts. They may involve conflicts with others. They may be requests for help that appear overwhelm-ing or beyond your capability. Where do you respond by rehearsing your flaws, and the qualities that disqual-

ify you to embrace God’s invitation? Where do you resist because you are afraid to leave the safety of your

predictable life? How do you ask for the grace to overcome your fears to trust God by stepping out? What

happens when you do?

A Note From the Pastor (continued)

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July 21-27

Read every day: John 3: 16-17

God did not remain in his comfort zone. He created a universe to love. He created human beings to reflect

his image. He made himself known to a particular people, Israel, to demonstrate his ways to the world. And

then, according to John, God became known in completeness as a human being in the person of Jesus. Talk

about leaving your comfort zone! In Jesus God bore his heart to the world—a world of violence, fear and

grief. God opened the fullness of his life in a human being, knowing full well that the heart would be battered

and bruised and rejected. Why? Because “God so loved…”

This week think about this: It takes a powerful motive to put another’s life ahead of our own. There are un-

healthy motives for doing so. But only love, a love that sees beyond risk and pain to joy and healing can even

contemplate such an attitude toward life. The scripture teaches that we in and of ourselves do not have this

kind of love. It only comes from God. And it comes to us from God in and through Jesus. We may travel the

world and never journey beyond our limited perception of life. But if we open our hearts to the life of God

through Jesus we enter a kingdom that is unlimited in wonder and as near as our own breath. Ask God to

help you to identify your closed places and to help you to open up to his life. May you be surprised by joy!

July 28-31

Review the scriptures you have read and the reflections. Review the weeks that have passed. What events

seem to connect with your reading and reflecting? Where did you “journey out” and experience a glimpse of

God’s kingdom? Where do you see new possibilities and new paths? How might you continue your journey

from here?

A Note From the Pastor (continued)

Count the stars

“Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them,” God told Abram

(Genesis 15:5, NRSV). On a clear summer night, especially if you can get away from city

lights, try this yourself: “Look toward heaven and count the stars .... ”

Although none of us can count them all, someone has calculated (don’t ask me how!) that

if a grain of sand represented a star, you’d need 94,608,000 railroad hopper cars full of

sand to represent all the stars of the universe. If you watched all the cars pass by, one per

second, you’d be standing there for three years!

As we gaze at the sky on a warm summer night, our minds can’t comprehend such a vast

universe. Yet our hearts can comprehend a God great enough to craft it.

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HAMILTON UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHPERSONNEL MINISTRY TEAM

SABBATICAL GUIDELINESfor support of

CHURCH SECRETARYduring Reverend Stewart Pattison's 2013 Sabbatical

Reverend Pattison will be away for three one month periods during 2013. In anticipation of his absence thePersonnel Ministry Team has conferred with Reverend Pattison and with Cheryl Cootware, Church Secretary,to assure that Cheryl has appropriate liaison and support during this period.

Cheryl is experienced in her duties and routinely performs in an efficient and courteous manner. These

guidelines are intended to serve as an asset in continuing the smooth functioning of that important function inthe life and ministry of our church.

Reminder regarding important parameters and time lines for getting information to Cheryl:

...all Ministry Teams and Committees should continue to have bulletin information and announcements into thechurch office no later than Tuesday morning. Otherwise they may not get included in that week’s bulletin;

...a two-week advance notice is required for Cheryl to complete special requests;

...the Church Secretary is not responsible for committee reports or correspondence.

Pastoral needs:

...Reverend MJ Pattison will be on-call for Pastoral needs. In case of emergency or a death in the congregation,Cheryl will notify both MJ and the Deacon on Call.

Liaison Responsibilities:

...the Personnel Ministry Team members, Sue Ferris, Dorothy Rice and Bill Morris will act as liaison to Cheryl,the Session and congregation. Please let any member of the Team know if you have a question or concern atany time.

We are excited for Stewart and for the congregation regarding his sabbatical. It is an opportunity for spiritualrenewal and growth for him and for the congregation.

Yours in Christ,

Personnel Ministry Team

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Malawi Travel Team On Their Way To MalawiMalawi Travel Team On Their Way To MalawiMalawi Travel Team On Their Way To MalawiMalawi Travel Team On Their Way To Malawi

By the time you are reading this article, Carl Hasselbarth, Stewart Pattison and Keni Banda will be on their

way to Chituka Village in Northern Malawi for two and a half weeks. They will be leaving from Albany on

Monday July 2nd in the afternoon. After spending the night in Toronto they will depart for Africa arriving in

Lilogwe Malawi on July 3rd. The plan is to spend on night in Lilongwe before departing for Chituka Villagearriving on July 4th. Please keep our travelers in your daily prayers. We anticipate their return on Tuesday,

July 23rd.

The letter below is from Colvin Chirwa, Chituka Vestry Vice Chairman. Although changes in this itinerary are

likely, it makes it clear that the Chituka Village church shares our excitement and anticipation of this trip.

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I hope you are fine and keeping well. It has been a while since we last talked.

We have made a preliminary programme for our visitors while in Malawi. Go through it and let me know if it is ok,feel free to make any changes on it. We have left the other week for visiting other Mission historical sites.

The Programme is as follows:

• Thursday 4th July - Arrival and welcoming the visitors at Chituka Prayer House before going to their residingplace. The visitors will be welcomed by the Moderator Rev. B.I.M. Msiska, Chituka Vestry Chairman andBandawe Congregation Session Clerk.

• Friday 5th July 14:00 - Visit the Umanyano (Women) Vestry meetingand Paradise choir training session.

• Saturday 6th July - Brick molding in the morning .

• Sunday 7th July - Church Service where you will be able to seeSunday school activities, Vestry Choir singing and Prayers.

• Monday 8th July - Attend to Welfare activities.

• Tuesday 9th July - Attend a fund in the morning (this is how theVestry raise some money for it's project by working in peoples

gardens).

• Wednesday 10th July - Attend a Bible Study at Chituka Prayer housetime 14:00

• Thursday 11th July - Site seeing - Sekera Vestry 8:30am , Chifira Ves-try 9:00, Senga Vestry 9:45 andBandawe 10:00 at Bandawe their will be a Picnic at Makuzi Hill etc.

• Friday 12th July - Signing Ceremony at Bandawe Church, Speeches and Introductions etc.

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MISSION OF THE MONTH

Haiti Mission School

I remember many years ago when I was in first grade, I had my eyes tested. It turned out that Ineeded glasses. When I received them, suddenly things which had made no sense to me became

much clearer. Watching some of our students at the Haiti Mission School, it is clear to us that someof them could benefit from an eye exam and glasses.

That is our plan for our next trip in February of 2014, including taking an eye team to do eye tests.The plan is in its infancy, but we already have the beginnings of a team that includes a woman whois a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist. She is qualified to do the more technical exams,while those of us who are not so qualified would do the basic eye chart exams and fit the glasses.The plan is that we would do exams for the students one day and then for nearby residents the nextday.

We are seeking a few others who feel called to join us. It is an arduous journey, especially if we take

the bus from Port Au Prince to Jeremie, - there is some strenuous walking involved. If this missionappeals to you please contact us at email address: [email protected] and we willsend information. For Presbyterians in the Albany Presbytery financial aid is available.

We are in the process of placing collection boxes around the area where people can donate old eyeglasses to take with us. We are particularly seeking glasses for children but adult glasses would bewelcome as well.

By the time you receive the newsletter, our classes will be on break for the summer. We are await-ing results on the national exam for our sixth grade students, Without our license we were forced tosend our sixth grade students to a nearby school and pay for their tuition. While in Haiti this spring,

we received a commitment from the supervisory inspector for the region to allow us to offer examsnext year. While this is something we have been working and praying for, it means we will have toprovide a sixth grade next year. Thus during the summer, benches will need to be built, classroomspace prepared, a teacher hired and books secured.

Also during the summer some much needed work on one of our buildings, damaged in the earth-quake in 2010, will be done to the roof and exterior walls. We were able to increase staff salaries by$25. to $775. per year. This does not seem like much to us, but it is a decent salary in rural Haiti.We will also provide a two day seminar for all of our teachers to strengthen their teaching skills.

Work on the cistern and filtration system has been completed and is providing pure water at theschool.

Once again we thank you for your financial support and prayers.

Tom and Ellen Parsons


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July 19 and 20: Schoharie Loaves and Fishes CafeVi McCaig – project leader

Workers are still helping with clean up from Hurricane Irene nearly two years ago. Every Saturday a group provides a lunch for approximately 60 workers. Hamilton Union will prepare a lunch on Friday July 19th at 1

p.m. to prepare salads and desserts to go with hamburgers and hot dogs. Food will be delivered and served toworkers on Saturday. Volunteers from HUPC can participate in preparing the food on Friday or delivering andserving the food on Saturday OR you can do both. This project is appropriate for all ages and families are en-couraged to participate together. Look for a sign up sheet to bring specific food items and to participate on Fri-day or Saturday

July 1- 20: Donations Collection for SchoharieMary Ann Masley-Hannett – project leader Look for the collection bin at church and donate any or all of the following: Toothpaste/Toothbrushes, Combs,Hairdryers Shampoos, Soaps Laundry Detergent, Dishwashing Liquid, Hand Cream, Dog & Cat Food, Toilet

Paper, Paper Towels Feminine Products, Bottled Water. We’ll deliver the items on Saturday, July 20.

Saturday July 20 : Day of Service with SALT (Schoharie Area Long-Term Recover)Steve Smith – project leader A return trip to the flood zone is planned for Saturday July 20th- participants will meet at church at approxi-mately 8:30 a.m. and work a full day with at ice cream at Stewart’s to look forward to at the end of the day.Adults and Middle and High School Youth who enjoy a good day of hard work outside should consider this project. Please look for a sign up sheet and sign up as soon as possible because it is important to know howmany people are coming in order to identify the most appropriate project.

Friday, July 26-Saturday, July 27: Respond & Rebuild – to Hurricane Sandy (Rockaway)Sandy Damhof – project leader

This is an overnight trip. We are planning to use The Mission Trip Challenge fund to rent a 12-passenger vanto take a group to Rockaway New York, to an area that was completely devastated by Hurricane Sandy lastOctober and still needs willing hands to do some basic initial clean up. Participants should will meet in thelate afternoon of July 26th and drive NYC for some sight setting before heading to First Church of the Brethrenwhere we will spend the night. Participants should bring sleeping bags and air mattresses; the church provides

shelter and showers. We will work a full day on Saturday and be back in Guilderland in the evening of July27th. The cost will be $15 dollars per person for over night accommodation and money for dinner on the roadFriday and Saturday night. If more than 12 people want to go we will make sure that is possible.

Tuesday, July 30: Dinner at Schenectady City MissionCindy Shultz – project leader

Our ongoing commitment to serve dinner at the Schenectady City Mission every other month also falls in our “month of missions”. Those of you who have participated know how rewarding this is, if you have never vol-unteered perhaps this would be a good time to try it. This is also a project that families can do together.

In addition to these projects. Rev Sandy Damhof will be our guest preacher on Sunday July 14th to help us re-flect on the Month of Missions. Lynn Hasselbarth will be preaching on Sunday July 21 and July 28th and willfocus her remarks on the Malawi outreach and the value and importance of international mission.

We have an exciting month in front of us, please prayerfully consider how you can be part of HamiltonUnion’s Month of Missions.

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Dear Friends in Christ,

My name is Elizabeth Birch and I have been a life long member of Summerville Presbyterian Church (SPC)in Irondequoit, NY. I have exciting news to share with you. After four years studying Anthropology at theUniversity at Albany, the time has come for me to start a new chapter in my life. After college, I never ex-actly knew what I wanted to do. What I did know coming to the close of my senior year was that I love to

travel and experience new cultures, but most of all, helping others. When I came across the ELCA’s(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Young Adult in Global Mission (YAGM), I felt like I found mycalling. With my acceptance into the program, I will be spending next year in Mexico fighting poverty andstriving for social justice. I do not know my exact job placement, as of yet, I will be finding this information

out in the near future. My job now is to start fundraising. As a member of YAGM it is my responsibility toraise a part of my stipend. The goal is $4,000 by August 1st. The ELCA recommends seeking support fromour home churches and friends. This will help cover transportation costs, housing, board/food allowance, asmall amount of pocket money and health insurance for the whole year. Let me share with you a little bit of what I have been doing in Albany, NY the past few years. When I first went to college, it was very importantto me to find something resembling that youth group environment I had a SPC. The first Sunday of freshmenyear I found just this when I went to Cornerstone Campus Ministry’s evening worship. I became a devoted

member of the group. I was elected secretary my junior year and eventually became president this past year.Joining Cornerstone was by far the best decision I made during my college career. It was my home awayfrom home and the friends I met there became my family. Cornerstone has a huge mission focus; we went on

a weeklong mission trips every year. I traveled to New Orleans for Katrina clean up and this past winter toAustin, TX after catastrophic wild fires. Cornerstone fueled my love of doing mission work. It was throughCornerstone I was able to make connections to other Presbyterian churches in the area. I was Hamilton Un-ion’s peer minister and came to help with worship services and the annual Cornerstone bake sale. I consider my knowledge of anthropology, past experiences with travel and mission work my armor. I know I’m prepared to make this move to Mexico. I just need a little help and support getting there. As I hope you can see,YAGM is the perfect direction for me to take. With your support, you can make a huge difference too andexpand your mission to a global perspective. I appreciate your time and efforts to help make my dreams

come true. If you have any questions feel free to email me ([email protected]) or call 585-269-8007.Thank you!

To make a contribution:1- Make your check payable to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. If you would like to support medirectly, write in the memo line write “Elizabeth Birch GCS 3042”2- Fill out and include the following form.3- Send your donation and completed form to:

Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPO Box 71764

Chicago, IL 60694-1764

Thank you for your support!

ELCA YOUNG ADULTS IN GLOBAL MISSION

□ Enclosed is my gift of: $___________________

□ This gift is in support of a particular volunteer: Elizabeth (Liz) Birch – GCS3042To ensure proper processing, please also write the volunteer’s name and giving code in thememo line of your check – i.e. “Elizabeth (Liz) Birch – GCS3042”

□ This is a general gift to the YAGM program. Please write “YAGM – GCS3000” in the memo line of your check.

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More Good News Has Arrived

As anticipated in the May newsletter, a new peer group, with ten in attendance initially, was

successfully launched and lunched on May 28, 2013. This formative group, proposed by

Rev. Pattison, is designed for - and by - church members and friends who are traversing

the path of widower, widowhood, or separation. Anyone who finds himself or herself on this

challenging path is warmly invited, at any point, to join us in any one, or all, of the planned

activities.

The May 28 discussions included requests for a group name and future fellowship possibili-

ties. By the time that you are reading this, we should have already put the June 25 "Fudge

and Film Night" under our belt, both figuratively and literally.

From that point, the new peer group moves forward to their two JULY FELLOWSHIP OP-

TIONS, both of which will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2013:

WHAT: A 5:30 pm dinner at The Ninety-Nine Restaurant at 1470 Western Ave., Guil-

derland for those who choose to stay in the neighborhood. Please meet at the restaurant

and ask for the Dorothy Rice table. For questions and to reserve a spot in advance, call

Dorothy at 355-9099. What if you forget to sign up or you expect to be delayed? Worry

not: we're confident that you'll be accommodated and, further, that the wide-ranging

menu, including an array of $9.99 entrees, will usher in a relaxing evening with friends.

- OR CHOOSE -

WHAT: A Kingston lunch and cruise offered through www.yankeetrails.com. The

Internet price is $50 or, if phoned in (tel. 286-2400), the regular price is $55. Anyone

choosing this fellowship option should place his or her order directly with Yankee Trails: An

EARLY BOOKING is encouraged in case the tour fills up fast. Fellow "cruisers" should meet

at the Pet Smart parking lot in the back of Crossgate Commons to board the bus by 10:45

am for a fun journey. The group will enjoy lunch at the Kingston Family Restaurant and

then embark on a 2-hour sightseeing cruise on the Hudson River, aboard the Rip Van Win-

kle with a knowledgeable tour staff aboard. After enjoying our time on the water, we will

depart at 5:00 pm, in order to be back in the Capital District around 6:00 pm. Non-stop

each way. Please let Cindy Schultz (tel. 356-5390) know when you have booked your trip if

opting for this July 25 activity.

We hope to see our fellow peer group members in July, either on land or on " sea"...

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Plastic Ice Cube Trays Needed - '14 Grand Garage Sale

Plastic ice cube trays are needed for the Jewelry, Collectables, and Figurine

Booth for next year's Grand Garage Sale. If you have any to donate, please give

them to Darlene Bauer or Charlotte Hasselbarth.

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HUPC had 10 walkers/collectors (Betty Deitz; Hannah

Hunter-Harris; Bill, Charlotte and Carl Hasselbarth; Terry

and Mickey Nieman; Bill and Gwyn Ramage; MJ Pattison)

for the 2013 Albany County CROP WALK, enjoying the

sunshine, the bagpipes and the comraderie of those from

the Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty.

A total of $1762 was raised, 25% of which comes directly

back to the communities involved, to our food banks, soup

kitchens and similar needs.

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Why I stopped attending sports events Why I stopped attending sports events Why I stopped attending sports events Why I stopped attending sports events

1. Every time I go, they ask for money.

2. The people I have to sit with don’t seem friendly.3. The seats are too hard and uncomfortable.

4. The coach never visits me.

5. The referee makes decisions I disagree with.

6. I sit near some hypocrites; they come only to see what others are wearing.

7. Some games go into overtime, so I’m late getting home.8. The band plays some music I haven’t heard before.

9. The games are scheduled when I want to do other things.

10. My parents took me to too many games when I was growing up.11. I read a book on sports, so I know more than the coaches do anyhow.

12. I want my kids to choose for themselves what sport they like best.

—Moody Monthly

“Don’t speakunless you canimprove the silence.” — Spanish proverb

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Snooze Alarms Alas No More ZsA Decimal Point I'm A Dot In PlaceEleven Plus Two Twelve Plus OnePrebyterian Best In Prayer

-- from the Internet via Charlotte Palmeri


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SAVE THIS DATE

HUPC’s Congregational Life Ministry Team is sponsoring an evening at “The Joe” for

you, your friends and family. Hope you can join us for:

BASEBALL & Fireworks!TRI-CITY VALLEY CATS

vs.

Jamestown Jammers

Fri. Aug 9 (7:00 pm)

Joseph L. Bruno Stadium

$7.50 (group rate)

For details: See your next newsletter, church bulletins, or

Contact: Ann McKinney 356-1934 or [email protected]

Reservations accepted now

SEE YOU AT “THE JOE”

Save the Date Protestant Campus Ministry

Patrons’ Dinner First Lutheran Church,

181 Western Avenue, Albany NY

Thursday, September 26, 2013

6:00 p.m. Silent Auction

7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program

Featuring: Bishop Marie Jerge

Upstate New York Synod, ELCA

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THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

A Sunday school teacher decided to have her young class memorize

one of the most quoted passages in the Bible - Psalm 23. She gave

the youngsters a month to learn the chapter. Little Ricky was excited

about the task - but he just couldn't remember the Psalm. After

much practice, he could barely get past the first line. On the day that

the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congrega-

tion, Ricky was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to

the microphone and said proudly, "The Lord is my Shepherd, and

that's all I need to know.”

Kids in ChurchKids in ChurchKids in ChurchKids in Church

UNANSWERED PRAYER UNANSWERED PRAYER UNANSWERED PRAYER UNANSWERED PRAYER

The preacher's 5 year-old daughter noticed that her father always paused

and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day,

she asked him why. "Well, Honey," he began, proud that his daughter was

so observant of his messages. "I'm asking the Lord to help me preach agood sermon." "How come He doesn't answer it?" she asked.

SAY A PRAYER SAY A PRAYER SAY A PRAYER SAY A PRAYER

Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday dinner at his

Grandmother's house. Everyone was seated around the table asthe food was being served. When Little Johnny received his plate,

he started eating right away. "Johnny! Please wait until we say

our prayer," said his mother. "I don't need to," the boy replied.

"Of course, you do" his mother insisted. "We always say a prayer

before eating at our house." "That's at our house." Johnny ex-

plained. "But this is Grandma's house and she knows how to

cook.”

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D = Downstairs L = Lounge S = Sanctuary M = Multipurpose Room C = Choir Corner

JHamilton Union Happenings

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3:30pm Brownie Troop 1495 (M)

3

7pm Boy Scouts (D)7pm Webelos Scouts (D)

7pm Poking Brook Dancers (M)

7pm Chess Club (L)

4 5

7 Communion 9am Worship Service (S)

8 93:30pm Brownie Troop 1779 (M)

7pm SCA Chorus (M)

10

7pm Boy Scouts (D)

7pm Webelos Scouts (D)


7pm Chess Club (L)

11 Newsletter Deadline 12

149am Worship Service (S)

15 16 3:30pm Brownie Troop 1495 (M)

17 7pm Boy Scouts (D)



7pm Chess Club (L)

18 19


22 233:30pm Brownie Troop 1779 (M)

7pm SCA Chorus (M)

24

7pm Boy Scouts (D)



7pm Chess Club (L)

25 26


29 30 31

7pm Boy Scouts (D)



7pm Chess Club (L)

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