Grace Notes May 2013

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Dear Members and Friends,

Once I was watching a movie and I couldnt really enjoy it because the people behind mewere whispering through most of it.

Another time I was in a seminar and I thought of something to tell my friend who wassitting next to me, so I did. A few people turned around and looked at me. Oops! I didnt needto say that then, but I did and I shouldnt have.

The point is, any one of us can be annoying to others at times.

Since Christians care about others as part of what we do, we will want to try to always beconsiderate of others during worship. I thought I would share an article from the Lutheran Hand-book that we use in confirmation class on this subject.

How To Respond To A Disruption During WorshipDisruptions during worship are inevitable. The goal is to soften their impact.

1. Simply ignore the offending event, if possible.Many disruptions are brief and the persons involved act quickly to quiet them. Avoid

embarrassing others; maintain your attention on the worship activity.

2. Some disruptions cannot be ignored and may threaten to continue indefinitely. The ag-ony will go on unless you act. Consider the following types: Active Children Your Problem: You are most familiar with your own family. If you sense an outburst will end

quickly, simply allow it to pass. If not, escort the child to the lobby for a little quiet time, thenreturn.

Note: Under all circumstances, children should be made to feel welcome in worship!

Someone Elses Problem: Politely offer to help, perhaps by helping to occupy the childquietly or- with the parents permission - by escorting the tot to the lobby, nursery, or cryroom.

Personal Electronics Your Problem: Turn off cell phones, pagers, and other electronic alarms immediately and

discreetly. If contact is made and it is critical, remove yourself to the lobby and call back. Un-der no circumstances should you answer your phone during worship.

Someone Elses Problem: Politely ask them to respect worship by moving the conversationto the lobby.


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Chatty Neighbor Your Problem: Chatty persons should be alert to stares and grim looks from neighbors and

be prepared to stop talking upon seeing them.

Someone Elses problem: Politely ask the talkers to wait until after worship to conclude theconversation. During the coffee hour, approach them with a cookie to mend any offense theymay have felt.

Cameras Your Problem:Ask first if cameras are allowed. If so, unobtrusively and discreetly position

yourself out of the line of sight of other worshipers. Be aware of the films exposure number toavoid jarring auto-rewind noises. Flash cameras are strictlytaboo.

Someone Elses Problem: Politely offer to show the photographer where to stand to get theshot but without obstructing worship.

Sound System Feedback Pastors often make jokes to cover for feedback and keep the appropriate mood for worship.

If this happens, consider making a donation earmarked for a new sound system in the plate.

Be Aware Some people may perceive tennis shoes with light-up soles on acolytes and other worship

assistants to be disruptive. If possible, coordinate the color of the shoe lights with the seasonof the church year to avoid undue flak.

I hope this helps in a pointed yet lighthearted way.

Grace and Peace to You,

Pastor David Almleaf


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Altar Flowers April & May

May 5 - Barbara Frederick

Marlene & George Slingerland

May 12 - Maryland WarnerMay 19 - Nancy Blanchard

May 26 - Dorian & Tabetha Angus

Carol Hennessey

June 2 - Dick & Audrey Goebel

June 9 - Dorian & Tabetha Angus

June 16 - Maryland Warner

June 23 - Marlene & George Slingerland

June 30 - Larry & Carol Preston

Altar flowers are $33.00 unless you share a Sunday then they

would be $16.50 each vase. If you wish to place a special ar-

rangement in the Sanctuary the cost would be whatever you

would like to spend. Nancy Blanchard (762-4234) and Linda

Bumpus (725-1927) are the Altar Flower coordinators.

Counters for March & April

05/05 - Nancy Blanchard, Greta Davis, Bonnie

05/12 - Nancy Demarest, Ron & Jackie Hollenbeck


05/26 - Darleen Gaugler, Charlotte Petersen, Bonnie

06/02 - Darleen Gaugler, Charlotte Petersen, Bonnie06/09 - Nancy Demarest, Ron & Jackie Hollenbeck




Prayers of the Church

Please notify the church office when your prayers have been

answered so your prayer concern can be removed from the list

that Pastor raises up to God on Sunday morning. Thank you.

Bread Bakers March & April

May 5 - Cindy Walsh

May 19 - Peggy NiforosMay 26 - Linda Morley

June 2 - Carol Hennessey

June 30 - Helen Schreivogl

Please find someone to replace you if you cannot bake bread theSunday you are scheduled and whenever possible, tell the churchsecretary so the bulletin can reflect the change.

Thank you, Peggy Niforos

(I) - Intinction Sunday (R) - Rail Sunday

May 5 (R) - Carol Hennessey

May 12 (I) - Joan Longfritz

May 19 (R) - Bonnie Olendorf

May 26 (R) - Marion Pellegrino

June 2 (R) - Darleen Gaugler

June 9 (I) - Don Phelps

June 16 (I) - Peg Niforos

June 23 (I) - Nancy Demarest

June 30 (R) - Kathy VanValkenburgh

Please find someone to replace you if you cannot make the Sun-day you are scheduled and whenever possible, tell Bonnie so that

the bulletin can reflect the change.

Peg Niforos, Altar Guild Coordinator

Prayer Chain MinistryIf you know of anyone in need of daily prayers for the healing of

body, mind or soul, please call Bobbi Nigro (725-6781) or NancyDemarest (725-8704). If requesting in person, please submit thename(s) in writing and add your name at the bottom. To furtherassist, please reconnect with that member of the Prayer Chainwithin 2 weeks to verify the condition of the person(s) receiving

prayer. All requests are held in confidence unless otherwise desig-nated. Thank you.


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On Sunday April 21st 2013We welcomed into the Lords family through

The Sacrament of Holy BaptismThaddeus David Coody, son of

Bradley and Andrea (Edick) Coody andOlivia Michelle Vige daughter ofMichael and Kayla (Miller) Vige.

Sundaes on SundayOn Sunday May 19th, 2013 at

12:00pm, we will be hosng

an Ice Cream Social on the

side lawn. The cket price is

$1 per person and the

Gloversville Jazz Band will be

performing. Bring your chairs

and blankets and enjoy a

lovely Sunday aernoon with

family and friends.

Congratulations to Our Newest DeaconLinda Bumpus was commissioned as a deacon at theFoothills Spring Assembly held here on SaturdayApril 27. She will be installed as a deacon at Grace

on Sunday May 12th. We pray for Gods blessings to

be upon her as she serves him as a deacon in his

church.

Air CondionerUpdate

The air conditioning is being installed as well as theelectrical work being completed. You may notice theunits in the sanctuary and air vents in the ceilings ofthe offices, library, fellowship hall and kitchen.Several fund raisers are being planned to help raise

money for the air conditioning.The cost to do the air conditioning is $28,500. andelectric for it $3,260. a total of $31,760. To date wehave received $4,657.85 towards the air conditioningand $3,806.25 for the electric leaving a balance of$23,295.90. If you wish to contribute to this projectyou may place your donation in the offering plate ordrop it off in the church office. Be sure to mark theenvelope that its for the air conditioning.

Relay for Life 2013May 31 @ 6pm to June 1 @ 7am

Park Terrace School in Gloversville

Graces Team is Prayin For A Cure

To Join our Team please see Alison Martin or register online

http://main.acsevents.org/goto/graceprayinforacure


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At Home:

Eleanor Achzet

Eileen Spawn

Florence Sandner

Ruth Seiler

Helene Keach

Nathan Littauer

Nursing Home:Donna Mae Batty

Ruth Brownell

Pineview Commons:Shirley Snyder

Wells House:Geraldine Moldt

Willing Helpers:

Lorraine Muller

Dona Frey

Sco BumpusBrandon Caldwell

Tony ClementeBrad CoodyJohn FerraraKevin Funk

Zachary GootJordan Keeling

Lance Corporal Corey LincolnDenise & Jacob Lockwood

Thomas SzumowskiAnd for our enemies

Remember Our Shut-Ins

Marianne JonesElla Congdon

Sue McGraanTina Aldonis

Raymond RulisonKevin Kane

Chrisne HahnMarion PellegrinoMichael Everest

Anna King

Rick HennesseyAnna Butez

Grandsta FamilySara Vesteese

Charloe PalmeriClara YoungGreg Nellis

Donald WrightRichard Elmendorf

Phyllis Lane

All those who have served and for all thosewho are now serving in the armed forces, especially:

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Prayer Concerns

Please pray for NOAH, the food pantries of Johnstown

& Gloversville and for those in need of them.

Please pray for those who are out of work and searching for jobs.


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1 - Richard Van Slyke

Ed Congdon

Garrett Bobowski

John Darling Jr.

Ada Mrazz

2 - Emily Frasier

Carisa Miller

3- James Hing

Rebecca Pianelli4 - Don Dygert

5 - Nicholas Ligon

6 - Katherine Van Alstyne

7 - Jennifer Wainwright

Esther Weaver

Robert Spawn

Thomas Fraker Jr.

8 - Rodney Nielsen

9 Lauryn Pianelli

10 - Stacey MorleyHeather Wolenik

Cheryl Van Alstyne

11 - Cynthia Clo

Linda Bumpus

Phyllis Wright

12 - Happy Mothers Day

Stephanie Haskin

13 - Allison Claire Gregory

14 - Margaret Hastings

Erik JohnsonPaul Stemmler

Sarah Mraz

15 - Kathlena Rose Berecka

Don Phelps

Rebecca Ferry

16 - Kristie Sammons

17 - Shirley Frederick

Audrey Rulison

18 - Mary Phelps

Barry Schuyler, Sr.

19 - Charlene Brothers

Carol Preston

20 - Carol Paxton

Spencer Lord

21 - Trisha BobowskiKarl Blanchard

Larry Preston

Tabetha Angus

22 - Betty Harrington

James Wallace

Charlotte Petersen

Jeannine Schwartz

Cheryl Walsh

23 - Joshua Brown

Archie BairdLawrence Snyder

Jennifer Edick Herringshaw

24 - Taz Taylor

Ronald McClain

Michael Russo

25 - Carly Brown

26 - Daniel Miller

27 - Barbara Cline

Bonnie Flint Frederick

John Harrington28 - Linda Amberger

Monica DiScioscia

Carlee Fiorillo

29 - Mary Winne

30 - Matthew Van Slyke

31 - Joshua Harvey Fountain

Caitlin Taylor Dingman

May Birthdays


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1 - Karly Vdoviak

2 - Joseph Miller

Hannah Catherine Fountain

4 - Donald Robbins

Carol Travis-Hennessey

Christopher Bryan

Betty Hauser

5 - Beth Claes6 - Lisa Clo McLellan

Andrea Hemmerich

9 - Douglas Darling

Lynn Marie Glode

11 - Koreen Vainauskas

Michael Frederick

Barto Brown II

12 - Vincent ChristmanJack Szumowski

Caitlyn Spring

13 - William Goebel

Jack Joslyn

15 - Robert Morley II

Jared Goderie

16 - Thomas Frederick

James Robert PianelliCynthia Ermie

17- Happy Fathers Day

James Mitchell

Eleanor Achzet

Christine Ermie

Breanna VanValkenburgh

19 - Jeffrey M. Smith

Deb Haberacher

20 - Patricia Calhoun

Kay Joslyn

Vanessa Warner Saltis

Jarred Brown

Andrew Lakata

21 - Tara Ann FisherAustin Davis

Alyssa Davis

22 - Dona Frey

James Snyder

23 - John McCllelan

Evelyn Grace Clo

27 - John Peck

Deanna Frasier28 - Cindy Cromer

Dorian Angus

29 - Arlene Merrick

30 - Ella Congdon

Melissa Hohler

June Birthdays


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