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This Issue of THE LIGHT
is dediated to the contributors and patrons of the food pantry from Jackie and Tom
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Thank you for remembering the church in your will
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THIS IS THE DAY
Mamie Ozburn Odum
Today is the day God-given,
So be happy, joyous and gay;
Don’t wait for the coming tomorrow,
Be glad and live today.
Smile as your travel life’s journey,
Fill each mile with a merry song.
Don’t wait for the promised tomorrow,
Tomorrow may not come along.
The yesterdays have vanished,
Tomorrows will never be;
This day is the day God-given,
So make it gladsome and free.
Today we must help another,
Be ready, love, live and pray,
Be happy by helping a brother…
Give of your best today.
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REMINDER
A meeting for parents, teachers, confirmands, CE Board members will take place Sunday, March 7, 11:15
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MARCH EVENTS
Saturday, March 6
8 P.M.
Evening Worship Service
The Spirituality of the Beatles
Sunday, March 7, Third Sunday in Lent
10 A.M.
Worship Service/Church School
Holy Communion
Adult Food Donation Day
Wednesday, March 10
7 P.M.
Evening Taize Worship Service of Prayers and Music
Saturdays, March 13 – April 3
10-11 A.M.
Basketball Clinic for K – 4th graders
Sunday, March 14, Fourth Sunday in Lent
10 A.M.
Worship Service/Church School
Guest Preacher: The Rev. Thomas W. Goodhue
3-5 P.M.
An afternoon of games for all ages
5 P.M.
Covered Dish Supper
Saturday, March 20
7 P.M.
Reception and Opening of Art Exhibit by Zig
Sunday, March 21, Fifth Sunday in Lent
10 A.M.
Worship Service/Church School
Cantata by the Choir
“Harvest of Sorrows”
by Joseph Martin
2-4:30 P.M.
Herstory Project
Women’s group that focuses on sharing stories
Saturday, March 27
Easter Fun Day for Children
Palm Sunday, March 28, Sixth Sunday in Lent
9 A.M.
All Church Breakfast sponsored by F & O Board
10 A.M.
Worship Service/Church School
Distribution of Palms
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BASKETBALL CLINIC
We are pleased to announce a Basketball Clinic will be held in the gym beginning Saturday, March 13 though April 3rd for children in K through 4th grade. It will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. and coached by Kevin DelValle. Hats off to new member Kevin for offering this wonderful ministry to the church and community. He has been involved with basketball and baseball clinics for many years.
WELCOME
On Sunday, March 14, we welcome the Rev. Thomas W. Goodhue who will deliver the sermon. Our pastor will conduct the worship service. The Rev. Mr. Goodhue is Executive Director of the Long Island Council of Churches. He has pastored churches in Nassau, Suffolk, and Hawaii and has led youth ministry on Long Island and in California. He taught young children at the Riverside Church in Manhattan and has written several collections of stories for children. He is a popular preacher. We look forward to meeting him and he is looking forward to being with us. Please be in attendance on March 14th to give him a warm welcome!
YOU ARE INVITED
MARK THE DATE ~ SUNDAY, MARCH 14. We will have games and more games. We are talking about board games for all ages. We understand Carol Sitler has hundreds of them and will bring several down to the church for an afternoon of fun from 3 to 5 p.m. on the 14th. If you have a special game you haven’t played in a few years, let her know, she probably has it. Then after the dust has settled, we will sit down to a good old fashioned covered dish supper. Come for games and bring your covered dish with you; we can heat it up or keep it cold. Don’t want to play games? That’s okay ~ just come on down at 5 p.m. with your covered dish. A sign up chart is waiting for you on the Reception Room table. If, after the games, you do not want to stay and join for some good food and fellowship, that’s alright. Maybe we’ll catch you next time. This is being sponsored by the Prudential Board and its members will be supplying the beverage and the rolls and butter. Be sure to sign up for what you will bring (main dish, vegetable, salad, dessert, etc.) and how many from your family will be in attendance.
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ART EXHIBIT COMING
The Art of Zig will be on exhibit in our Reception Room March 20-26, and an invitation is extended to attend an opening reception at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 20th. Zig is an artist whose work is based on juxtapositions of epic concepts and time periods. His work is both startling and humorous in its treatment of media and religion. His career has included classical painter, motorcycle designer, freelance artist, website designer, and former artist for Grumman Aerospace Corporation with contracts with NASA and the U.S. Army,. You are invited to come and see the art, meet the artist, enjoy refreshments, engage in lively conversation, and listen to techno-music with a live DJ at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 20th.
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE TEA
On Saturday, May 15th, we will again be presenting our “Pleasures of Tea,” This is not sponsored by any of the boards, just a “Tea” Committee. The Tea Committee would like to make this a church-wide fund raising event. With that in mind, we are asking each board to put together a theme basket to make up a Chinese Auction. We are also inviting individuals, or groups to participate in putting together a basket. If so, please let the committee know. If you would like to participate but do not have any ideas, any donation of money, or items will be appreciated and we will put them together to make a basket. All baskets will be uniformly packaged with the donors name or names, on it. Some theme suggestions are “Lavender Spa,” “Pindar Wine,” “Tea Basket,” “Garden Basket,” “Chocolate Lovers,” and many more. Please speak to one of the committee members for more information. They are Barbara Sabosto, Betsy Moger, Gerri Clements, Claudia Taylor, Marcie Deedy, Diana Wygand, Carole Rohde. We thank you for your support.
PERSON TO PERSON CONCERNS
Our sympathy is extended to Rick Disney and his family on the sudden death of a brother in Georgia. In the past several months, Rick has suffered the loss of three of his brothers.
On March 7th, Frances Dean will observe her 91st birthday. We send our love and birthday wishes.
Casey Wolter is one of two Suffolk County youth delegates attending a youth planning retreat at Painted Post, NY this weekend.
FOR YOUR INFORMATON
Learn About Medicare is a free program hosted by The Suffolk County Office for the Aging to be held on Wednesday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Perfect for seniors, caregivers and professionals. Get the basics on Medicare (Parts A, B, C and D); Learn how you can save money on Medicare costs; Learn how Medicare works with other Health Insurance; Find out how EPIC can help you save money on prescription costs. It will be held in the Suffolk County Office for the Aging, H. Lee Dennison Building – Media Room, 1st floor, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge. Seating is limited. Call 631-853-5802 to register. Light refreshments will be served.
The 7th Annual Patchogue Garden Club “Think Spring” luncheon will be held at The Mediterranean Manor, 303 East Main Street, Patchogue on Thursday, March 11. There will be a luncheon and quilt exhibit, raffles and door prizes. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Carolyn Young will have two full size quilts on display
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O God ~ when I have food,
Help me to remember the hungry;
When I have work,
Help me to remember the jobless;
When I have a warm home,
Help me to remember the homeless,
When I am without pain,
Help me to remember those who suffer,
And remembering,
Help me to destroy my complacency,
And bestir my compassion.
Make me concerned enough to help,
By word and deed, those who cry out ~
For what we take for granted.
Amen
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MONTHLY REFRESHMENT SCHEDULE
The following boards will be responsible for the
refreshments during the fellowship hour:
1st Sunday – Board of Trustees
2nd Sunday – Board of Fellowship and Outreach
3rd Sunday – Prudential Board
4th Sunday – Board of Christian Education
5th Sunday – Investment Board
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