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Pastor’s Pen

2That’s A Bright IdeaFrom the Stewardship Committee

3Family Corner:Birthdays and AnniversariesSpecial DaysAbout Our Families

4Book Club NewsGrace Notes

5Missions Committee ReportFree Community Dinner

6Thrift Shop News

7Garden News

8Ticonderoga Food Pantry

9Calendar

10Sunday VolunteersAcolytesCoffee Greeters&UshersLay Readers’ Schedule

February, 2020First United Methodist Church

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Now That’s A Bright IdeaNew officers were elected at the January meeting. No one wanted my job. Oh well. Yours truly was elected chair, Bill Gourley, vice-chair, Donnie Norton, secretary, and Sandra Trepanier, treasure. Budget for 2020 was approved. We will be holding off on any projects until our big project is completed.

Smoke detectors have been installed where needed. Thanks Donnie. There have been discussions on new stools for the kitchen. One gave way under too much weight (mine, nothing hurt but my ego). If you have any ideas, see Joan or Penny.

The Ad Council is having Scott investigate a camera and other accessories to improve our streaming of the Sunday service. We will know more by next month.

Other than a broken lens for the light fixture in the women’s bathroom upstairs, everything seems to be working and in good shape.

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.

Bill Westervelt, Chair

From the Stewardship Committee

Thanks again,

Joyce Barry

Got News?

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Family CornerHappy BirthdayRebecca Manning February 1Claire Best February 2Jane Odom February 2Sandra Sprague February 2Colby Fahey February 8Carole Potter February 14Joyce Cooper February 21Hans Rettig February 24

AnniversariesRay & Ellen Ellor February 20Fred & Joan Viault February 20

Adult Fellowship Potluck

February 24th at FUMC6:30

Program: Family Stories?Will update prior to printing. :-)

Happy Leap Year!!!Anyone plan to take a

leap of faith??

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Book ClubFebruary 17

At Joan Charboneau’s house- Details will be

updated prior to printing. :-)

The Champlain Valley ChoraleRehearsals resume for its upcoming Spring

concert presentations. Weekly rehearsals will be held each Tuesday

evening at 7:00 P.M. beginning February 11th inFellowship Hall of our church and continuing to

the concert presentations in June.New singers in all sections are welcome, and no

audition is necessary.If you have that urge to take your musical vocaltalents beyond the shower, won’t you consider

joining us in experiencing this wonderful, uplifting musical adventure?

For further information, please contactBob Elling at 585-2173.

ADDITION CONNECTION

As I write this there is a large excavator sitting on the lawn. (Jan. 29th) So by the time you read this hopefully work will have commenced on the front section of our project.

Betty has been out back measuring and planning for next spring and a new design for the garden.

If there is anything that we feel you should know about, I’ll announce it in church. If you have any questions, please let Pastor Scott or myself know and we will try to answer or get the answer for you.

Got News?

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Thrift Shop NewsOur Thrift Shop not only benefits members of the community with reasonably-priced items. Did you know that the Thrift Shop gives our church $2,500 each month, and another $500 to the Clergy Association? The committee has also just approved giving $100 a month to the Ticonderoga school system to help fund school lunches for a student(s) who needs it.

Do you want to get out of the house for a few hours this winter? We can always find something for you to do on sorting days (Monday and Thursday, 9-noon); or selling

days (Wednesday and Saturday 9-2). You don’t have to work the cash register – we also need someone to wrap and bag the purchases on open days. Our volunteers are a lively and fun group – come and join us!

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 Wrightand 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 Joan, MaryLou, Dorcey

5 Carol B. & Sandy S. 8 Wanita & Karen

12 Leona & Jeannine 15 Jeanne T. & Sandra T.

19 Ann W. & Joyce B. 22 Betty M. & Wanita

26 Pam & Betty R. 29 June, Lee, & Gloria

Semi-annual

Bag Sale February 12 and 15.

It’s the perfect time to pick up another scarf or sweater,

because we know that winter is not over yet!

Our volunteers have begun getting ready for Spring; putting items aside that will go out on

the shelves and racks following the bag sale.

Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day are not far off.

In addition to clothing and housewares, the Thrift Shop offers decorations and knick- knacks

for these fun holidays.

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Notes from 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.

Free Community Dinner

February 2, 20204:30-6:00pm Ham Dinner-

sides & desserts

Any truth to the rumor about Mac&Cheese??

(Cuz that would be cool.)

All are welcome! Donations are not required, but

are always welcome.

This is a volunteer effort. Your participation is welcome.

There is a sign up sheet on the main hall bulletin board.Got News?

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9:00 Worship, Communion Fellowship

4:30-6pm Free Community Dinner

9-2 Thrift Shop 10:00 Worship Meeting

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

1:00 Finance

6:30 Trustees

7:00 Champlain Valley Chorale resumes!!!

9-2 Thrift Shop

UMW

7:30 Chancel Choir St. Valentine’s

Day

9-2 Thrift Shop

16 17 Presidents’ Day

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9:00 Worship, Communion Fellowship

1:00 Ad Council

5:30 Book Club

7:00 Champlain Valley Chorale

9-2 Thrift Shop 7:30 Chancel Choir

9-2 Thrift Shop

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Leap Year!

9:00 Worship, Communion Family Fellowship

7:00 Champlain Valley Chorale

9-2 Thrift Shop 7:30 Chancel Choir

9-2 Thrift Shop

Sexton Appreciation Day

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February Fellowship after Service

Ushers and Greeters

Readers

2 Roger Sawyer Victoria Sawyer

Ann Westervelt

9 Taylor Bolton Zyleen Tyler

Sandra Trepanier

16   Xann Tyler Roger Sawyer

Joyce Barry

23  Victoria Sawyer Taylor Bolton Last flowers

before Lent!Louise Goodwin

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.