Join us on Sunday as we welcome visiting choirs to Space for Grace -- 6:30 PM!
Jessica Anschutz
SPACE FOR GRACE
SUNDAY AT 6:30 PM
All are welcome to join us for a music-filled service as we welcome the Genesis Singers, Cross and Flame Youth Choir and Handbell Choir from First United Methodist Church in Prattville, AL and Trinity United Methodist in Homewood (Birmingham), AL. A special artistic rendering will also be completed during the service. Come and praise the Lord with us!
Singers and Musicians:
Contact Sarah Hawkey at hawkey...@gmail.com to join the Space for Grace band and lead the congregation in song.
Grace and peace,
The Space for Grace Team
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY
§ 12:30 -3 PM Rena & Gaston’s Farewell Russell Room
§ 12:30-2 PM Communications Meeting Library
§ 1-3:00 PM FaithStart Class Clarke Hall
MONDAY
§ 6-9:00 PM Literary Group Clarke Hall
§ 7-8:30 PM PAUMC Trustees Meeting Library
TUESDAY
§ 7-10:00 PM FaithStart Class Clarke Hall
WEDNESDAY
§ Pastors and Lay Delegates at Annual Conference through 6/11
§ 8-8:30 AM Wednesday Prayer Service Sanctuary
§ 5:30-8:30 PM Outside Building Use Clarke Hall
§ 6:30-8:30 PM Doctor’s Men Meeting Russell Room
THURSDAY
§ 6-9:00 PM Outside Building Use Clarke Hall
FRIDAY
§ 3:30-5:30 PM Outside Building Use Clarke Hall
§ 7-10:00 PM Alanon Russell Room
NEXT SUNDAY: Church Council Meeting
Choir Party
Special Charge Conference
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The Communications Committee would like to record Sunday sermons for greater outreach via our website. We are seeking additional volunteers to be part of a team to record the sermons at either the 11am service or the 6:30pm service. No experience is necessary; a short training will be provided. Volunteers only need to arrive 20 minutes before the service starts and will be done about 10 minutes after the service concludes. If you are interested and or would like more information, please contact the office: (212) 427-5421 or off...@parkavemethodist.org.
Welcome!
Park Avenue United Methodist Church is pleased to welcome our new Associate Pastor, Mandy Iahn! Mandy Iahn was born and raised in Brunswick, Ohio, the youngest of three children. She attended college at Ohio University and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. Before attending Princeton Theological Seminary in 2002, she lived briefly in both New York City and Los Angeles.
After graduating from seminary in 2005, Mandy began serving two churches, each part-time. She spent three years at Bullville UMC and four years at Town of Esopus UMC before moving to Trinity UMC in 2009. Mandy views ministry as both the most rewarding and challenging endeavor one could hope to be called to. She was ordained as an Elder in the UMC at Annual Conference in 2010. She is very excited to be coming to Park Avenue UMC as the Associate Pastor, and we’re excited to have her!
NOTEWORTHY
† The SPR Committee invites you to join us on Sunday, June 26th at 12:30 pm in Clarke Hall to celebrate Pastor Betsy’s and Pastor Jessica’s ministries with us at Park Avenue UMC and wish them well as they move on to their new appointments. We will have a light luncheon and time as a congregation to share our good wishes with our pastors. To donate time, food, or funds for this event, please contact Julie Klein at kmaj...@aol.com or Jennifer Jacob at jifj...@mindspring.com.
† The SPR Committee invites you join us for cake and coffee after the 11:00 am service on Sunday, June 12th to celebrate Pastor Jessica’s Ordination. We will also be celebrating the confirmation of our youth.
† The Celebration of Ministry Service including Commissioning and Ordination will be held during Annual Conference on Friday, June 10th at 7 PM in the Arena at Hofstra University, which is easily accessible via Long Island Railroad (LIRR). Bishop Violet Fisher will be the preacher that evening. The service will also be streamed live on www.nyac.com.
International Potluck Luncheon at PAUMC
† On Sunday, June 19, the Membership Committee will host PAUMC’s International Potluck Luncheon on the 3rd floor! All are welcome to join us for a fun filled get together for all ages with food and fellowship. Please bring a dish/dessert to share and sign-up by contacting Parul Parmar at pparm...@aol.com.
Thank you! - the Membership Committee
Can you assist with Coffee Hour Fellowship?
Simply write your name and contact information on the Roster (in the Basement) next to any team that you would like join, or contact the church office directly at off...@parkavemethodist.org (212) 427-5421
Thank you!!! Parul Parmar & Mereani Vakasisikakala
SAVE THE DATE!
The Youth Choir from Reveille UMC in Richmond, VA, will be performing a one-hour version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at PAUMC on Monday, July 11 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. The choir director at Reveille UMC was the church choir director for PAUMC member Lisa Cecchini from the age 8 to 18. Please save the date and join us for a fun evening!
WEEKLY SUNDAY OPPORTUNITIES
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
FAITHSTART DISCUSSION GROUP
If you are interested in joining the church or learning more about how we believe, think and work as United Methodists, then be sure to sign up and attend the FaithStart Discussion group which will held on Sunday 6/5 after the 11 AM service and Tuesday 6/7 in the evening. Participants in the group will be received as new members on Sunday, June 12th. Please sign up by emailing off...@parkavemethodist.org, calling the church office 212-427-5421, or by speaking to one of the Pastors.
CONFIRMATION for Youth 12-years old and older!
Save-the-date: Confirmation is Sunday, June 12th
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
The Rev. Winson Josiah’s regular Sunday morning Bible study is on summer recess and will resume in the fall; date TBD.
FELLOWSHIP
PLUGGED IN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
FOR 6th – 12th GRADERS
Are you interested in working with PAUMC’S dynamic youth as an adult volunteer? If so, please speak to Pastor Jessica at pastor...@parkavemethodist.org
or call (212) 427-5421
SUPPORT OUR PLUGGED IN YOUTH GROUP
The Plugged In Youth are partnering with Jamba Juice for a Community Appreciation Fundraiser that promotes good health. Get your swipe card today and add it to your key chain. Then, have your card swiped each time you make a purchase at Jamba Juice and 10% of sales proceeds will be donated to the Plugged In Youth Ministry Program here at PAUMC.
United Methodist Summer Camps
for YOUTH and FAMILIES!
Week-Long Christian Sleep-Away Camps
“Since 1947 we have been building
faith foundations in youth!”
Kingswood’s WOODSMOKE Traditional Sleep-Away Camp Family Camping is easy to make happen! Equipped camp sites and real beds. Just bring your food and a sleeping bag! Availability all season long. Details: Julie Wityk 560 W 218th St. #4C NY NY 10034 | Quinipet’s Traditional Sleep-Away Camp June 26 to July 2 Come join us for a great time! Details: Greg Nissen 631-749-0430 PO Box 549 Shelter Island Hts, NY
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PAUMC’S YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
Join in our young adult programs which include community service projects, social activities, retreats, brunch after the 11 AM service at a nearby restaurant and more! To receive announcements about upcoming events, please join the Park Avenue UMC Young Adult Ministries web group at:
http://groups.google.com/group/paumc-bc
TODAY: Sun, June 5th Rena and Gaston’s Farewell
After over ten years of living in New York City, Rena & Gaston Ceron will be moving on to Chicago, another great city. An employment opportunity is waiting for them in Chicago. Gaston will be working as an equity research analyst at an investment research company. Rena will explore employment opportunities upon their arrival in Chicago as well as look for a new apartment. They will be leaving NYC the weekend of June 17th so you still have time to see them before their departure. Please be sure to see them at church during the weeks ahead. An extended coffee hour has been scheduled after the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 5th. Other farewell events will take place in Astoria in the near future and details will be sent out by email. They are looking forward to their new adventure. They will miss PAUMC dearly, but promise to see everyone again during future visits!
Wed., June 29th, 7 PM Staten Island YANKEES GAME Tickets are $20 each and include ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT (delicious hot dogs, hamburgers, cheese burgers, chicken sandwiches and popcorn) and unlimited amounts of soda and water until the end of the seventh inning, a free Staten Island Yankees hat, and our group name in lights. Reserve your tickets now with Pastor Jessica. If you have not yet paid for your ticket, please do so by making a check out to PAUMC and putting “SI Yankees” in the memo line. Payments are due on Sunday, June 26th.
Calling all Sluggers: The Methodist
Gryphons Softball Team Needs You
The Methodist Gryphons are excited about their 6th season playing in the NYC Metro Sports league. The Gryphons are a co-ed softball team fielded by Park Avenue UMC and Christ UMC in Manhattan. All are welcome to join regardless of experience level, though prior experience is a plus. The season has begun and the team will play about 10 regular season games through August in NYC's parks and hopes to extend the 2011 season into the playoffs. If you are interested in joining PAUMC's Co-Ed softball team and/or joining them for batting practice, please be in touch with team manager, Arthur Chang at acha...@gmail.com. The Gryphons are always happy to add new players to their roster!
Come cheer for the GRYPHONS at an upcoming game!
Day Thu 6/9 Wed 6/15 | When 7:15 PM 6:00 PM | Where Queensbridge Oval Roosevelt Island – Firefighters’ Field |
GREAT FICTION BOOK CLUB: *LOCATION CHANGE*
Next meeting will be on Tue, June 21st at 6:30pm in the Library (4th floor), discussing The Imperfectionist by Tom Rachman. Books are available from Edmond Brown for $10. [note: this meeting was originally scheduled for Clarke Hall, as printed in A Word in Edgeways: June 2011]
PAUMC UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Friday, June 17th – Saturday, June 18th
Camp Olmsted Retreat. If you are looking for a change of scenery, a spiritual recharge and good company, plan on joining us at Camp! We will depart the evening of Friday the 17th, have dinner together at a local restaurant near the camp, enjoy an evening and day of fellowship and be home by dinnertime on the 18th. The cost is $100 per person and includes 1 night stay and breakfast & lunch on Saturday. Meeting location and departure time on Friday evening to be determined. There is some space available to travel by car for those unable to take the train. This adventure is open to all ladies of PAUMC and their friends, UMW membership not required. Those who plan on attending should have their fee to Janet Ernst or Camille by May 27th. For additional information on accommodations contact Camille.
UMW activities are open to all ladies of PAUMC and their friends.
For information on United Methodist Women of Park Avenue contact Camille Davis at 917.699.1434 or camille...@hotmail.com
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
OUTREACH & SOCIAL CONCERNS
JOIN UMCOR IN RESPONDING TO DISASTER ACROSS THE SOUTH
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is working with bishops and disaster response personnel in annual conferences hit by the recent storms and tornadoes to assess damages and next steps to assist communities in need. At the start of the 2011 spring storms season, an unprecedented number of severe storms, including tornadoes, hail, and high winds, has raced across the United States, provoking widespread damage and flooding in the South and Central regions. The month of April alone has seen more than 7,000 such storms, which produced nearly 600 tornadoes. Rivers, including the Mississippi, are at record 100-year-flood levels. The cleanup and recovery from this series of events will take years. Your gift to US Spring Storms 2011, UMCOR Emergency Advance #3021326, is urgently needed to help those affected by this severe weather.
Please make your check payable to “PAUMC” with “UMCOR #3021326” in the memo line.
For more information about upcoming opportunities with Habitat for Humanity, please contact PAUMC’s Habitat Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Impey at impeym...@yahoo.com
DONATE
YORKVILLE COMMON PANTRY: Spread the Sunshine!
Please help brighten the summer season for our families by providing: Bags of beans or rice, shelf stable milk (Parmalat), canned tuna/salmon, peanut butter and jelly, and 100% juice boxes. YCP greatly appreciates your continued support! Place donations at the back of the church. Visit us online at www.ycp.org or call Stefana Soitos at 917-720-9722 to schedule a pick up.
SOCKS AND TOILETRIES: Please remember to donate clean socks and toiletries in the bins at the back of the sanctuary.
SATURDAY COMMUNITY LUNCH PROGRAM
All are welcome to join us on Saturday, July 2, 2011 as we prepare and serve a meal to our neighbors who are hungry. Volunteers meet at Park Avenue Christian Church at 1010 Park Avenue (at 85th Street) to prepare and/or serve: cooking begins at 11AM and servers are needed at 1:30 PM. We’ll serve the meal at 2PM and be done 3:30PM. To volunteer or for more information, please email Lisa Smith at
PRAYER REQUESTS
Church members are asked to use the prayer request slip on the prayer box and to submit their prayer requests to the pastors before the service or through the offering plate. Please date the prayer request and write your own name on the slip. Then, the pastors will add your request to the printed list. Prayer requests remain on our prayer list for four weeks, after which they are removed unless we receive an update from you. Please remember to update your prayer requests.
Permanent List: Joe D. Weddington, Jr., brother of Lynn, his children Elizabeth and Will; Linda Kaufman; John’s sister-in-law; Janet Ernst; Brian Powell; Wendy Bowen; Iris Cotton; Agnes Olsson; Bruce Patton (Iris Cotton’s son); Geoffrey Drew; Ann Cavallaro; Barbara Limon; Madeline Kopilchack; Pauline Watson; Karen Oldham; Naya James (granddaughter of Naureen); Ruby Allen & Walter Blasingame (Spencer’s friends); Kerstin Koe (sister-in-law of Madeline Kopilchack); Janice Gray, Jill Gray’s sister; Lorrie Meyer; Lynn Koplitz, Jennifer, Linda, Ann and Gary; Michele Barton has asked us to pray for: Victor, Gerrie (Viola’s sister)Nina Townsend and Diane; Sterling Meyers; Russell Mayer; all military personnel in the Middle East; Joseph Santora, Marines (Iraq); President Obama, our Senators, our Congress, our Jurists, and all the leadership of our city and nation; Pat Mund. Zahia Hadda Chenouf, our church member and sister in Christ, and those with her in the persecuted church of Algiers; Barbara Hairston.
PRAYER REQUESTS
5/15 Prayers for the 37,000 homeless persons in the City Shelter System and those whose homelessness is undocumented, as well as, all who are working to ensure funding is in place for homelessness prevention & services programs and affordable housing. Prayers of healing for Alice Bryant, who recently broke her thigh and needs support; also healing prayers for Sally Curtis. Prayers of comfort for the friends and family of Phyllis Balk, who recently passed away peacefully in her sleep. Prayers of healing for Sally Fox, a friend of Pastor Betsy. Prayers of support for Lisa Ingram as she supports her friend “Hoop” (Steven Hooper) through multiple radiation treatments after cancer spread throughout his torso. Churches: Halcott, Hamden Plains, Hampton Bays, Hankins, Harpersfield, Harriman, and Hartford UMC.
5/22 Prayers for churches in our conference: Hartsdale, Hauppauge, Hepstead, Hicksville, Higganum, High Hill, Highland, and Highland Falls UMC.
5/29 Prayers of healing for Karen Clark’s sister-in-law’s mother, Maye Wright, who is recovering from cancer; also for Lynn Weddington-Tucker’s daughter, Caroline, who suffered a hand injury during a game at school. Churches in our conference: Highland Mills, Hillsdayle, Hobart, Hollis, Holmes, Huntington, Huntington & Cold Spring Harbor, Hurleyville, and Hyde Park UMC.
6/5 Prayers of support for Karen Oldham’s cousin, Lori Leis, a graphic artist who is the sole supporter of two disabled children and lost her job Friday afternoon. Prayers for churches in our conference: Inwood; Island Park; Islip; Jackson Heights; Jamaica: Brooks Memorial, First, Queens Hispanic, St. Paul; and Jefferson UMC.
Prayers for those being Commissioned at Annual Conference: Sheila M. Beckford, Paul A. Fleck, Wongee Joh, Bernadette Logan, Jennifer T. Nunno, Jennifer Pick, Chris Yi, and Dawn Yoon.
Prayers for those being Ordained at Annual Conference: Ebenezer Aduku, Jessica L. Anschutz, David R. Czeisel, Vicki I Flippin, Cathy S. Gilliard, Roger Jackson, Gertude Nation, Kwangwon Jung, Cherie Philips, and Denise Pickett.
PLEASE JOIN PAUMC’S GOOGLE GROUP
All are welcome and encouraged to join PAUMC's Google Group, which is used to share important and relevant information in a timely manner with our network.
Members of the group can post messages about upcoming meetings, events and activities, as well as share important information with group members. Join the group by visiting: http://groups.google.com/group/PAUMC
or by emailing: off...@parkavemethodist.org
and asking to be added to the PAUMC Google Group.
FAREWELL!
Bill Brown, our temporary Office Administrator since late October, will be moving on to work full time as a pianist and music director for Applause musical theatre workshops. He thanks everyone for their support and kindness over the past several months and will fondly remember PAUMC. Jennae Phillippe will be joining the office effective Monday, June 6, for the summer to help transition the office to its new full time staff. Please give her a friendly “hello” if you stop by during the week!