November 2018

Volume 31 Issue 11

Reverend E. Susan Wenner

First United Methodist Church of Windsor, NY

PASTOR’S PEN

Dear Friends and Families of Windsor UMC,

You will eventually learn that the Book of Isaiah is my favorite book within

the Bible. The hope that is poured forth from the words within Isaiah gives

my heart strength and encouragement. I rejoice that the theme within this

church is the First Song of Isaiah, chapter 12: Surely God is my salvation; I

will trust, and will not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my

might; God has become my salvation. About 10 years ago I cross-stitched

Isaiah 12 and hung it in my house, but a dear member of my church had a

series of devastating events within her life and I gifted her my cross-

stitched reminder of God’s love. I am in the process of cross-stitching a replacement for myself.

We sometimes miss how Isaiah chapter 12 begins: “You will say in that day: I will give thanks

to You, O LORD , for though You were angry with me, Your anger turned away, and You

comforted me.” Believe it or not, I began thinking about what to write to you in this letter by

opening my bible, randomly towards Psalms (which is my usual beginning to prayer) and

landed in Isaiah, chapter 40. The first verse I saw was 40:6, which said: A voice says, “Cry

out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” Personally, THAT WAS EXACTLY where I was at the time

while thinking about what to write to you. When I scanned Isaiah 40, it begins with “Comfort, O

Comfort my people, says your God. . .”

That began me thinking about what is happening within the church this month. We begin with

All Saints Sunday, on November 4th and Thanksgiving Day at the end of the month. Then my

mind shifted to Windsor’s Isaiah Song: Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be

afraid. . .

During this month we will remember our faith in God as we remember that God does not hide

from the sorrows we encounter within our lives, or the joys and celebrations we experience.

Through all the challenges of life God sends us a word of hope that God’s presence, and God’s

victory is promised to us, even when we cannot perceive it. There will come a day when we

will not need faith, because we will see with our very eyes, our very souls, our very being, that

God has been faithful from everlasting to everlasting; to us and to our loved ones. What a

blessing we have in God’s promises and Word.

Blessings and Peace during this month of November, Pastor Sue

The First United Methodist Church of Windsor is a

family of Christian Faith and love whose mission is to

learn, live and share the gospel

of Jesus Christ.

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2 LAMPLIGHTER LAEL’S MUSIC NOTES Always keep singing

Hand bells – Wednesday 6:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am

Choir – Thursday 7:00 pm

Sunday 10:15 am

ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

‘Then God saw everything that he had made and indeed it was very good.” Genesis 1:31

One day, Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, was working with her godson. He was struggling to understand the Apostle’s Creed. She began to think of the possibility of converting the Apostle’s Creed into songs for children, using simple hymns to explain the truths of the Christian faith to little ones. She then wrote this little song based on Genesis 1:31:

“All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures great and small,

All things wise and wonderful,

The Lord God made them all.”

THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU

The Dead Sea Scrolls were, until recently, our oldest copies of biblical text. In 1979, an archaeologist excavating

a site in Jerusalem’s Hinnom Valley, found a tiny scroll of great antiquity. These tiny omulets, dating to the

Hebrew monarchy, seven

centuries before Christ, were so small and fragile they took over

several years to clean and open. When scientists unrolled them, they found the world’s oldest extant copy of a

biblical text, the words of Numbers 6:24-26.

As the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, the Lord commanded the priests to bless the people with this

blessing. The great evangelist, D.L. Moody said of Numbers 6, “Here is a benediction that can uplift all of you” . . .

Every heart may utter it, every letter may conclude with it, every day may begin with it, every night may be

sanctified by it. It is the Lord himself who gives us this music from heaven’s infinite anthem.

The ancient lyrics have been set to music many times but never more beautiful than the classic tune

“BENEDICTION”, by Peter Christian Lutkin in 1900. A 7-fold amen was added by Peter Lutkin on Page 904 in our

United Methodist Hymnal.

“The Lord bless you and keep you;

The Lord make his face shine upon you;

and be gracious unto you;

The Lord lift up his countenance upon you

and give you peace.”

“AMEN”

Sophia Bagg

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A MONTH OF SUNDAYS 2018 Greeters

Nov 4 Wendy & Greg Eggleston

Nov 11 Geri Tow

Nov 18 Diana Cary

Nov 25 Judy McIntyre

Lay Readers

Nov 4 Wendy Eggleston

Nov 11 Geri Tow

Nov 18 Jeannie Ditch

Nov 25 Isabelle Jahn

Coffee Hour Hosts

Nov 4 Worship Team

Nov 11 UM Men

Nov 18 SPPR Team

Nov 25 Sunday School

Try coffee hour co-hosting!

NOVEMBER WORSHIP

BIBLE STUDY 11:00 AM TUESDAY

Interested seekers please join Pastor Sue as she leads a study on

The Revelation of John.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 11:00 AM PASTOR SUE’S MESSAGE

SEEING THINGS DIFFERENTLY:

NOVEMBER 4—“I AM the Resurrection and the Life”

Scripture: Revelation 21: 1-6a and John 11: 32-44

Honoring the Saints and Holy Communion Served

NOVEMBER 11— “Mega Bucks or 2 Cents”

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

NOVEMBER 18— “Things Don’t Last: Good or Bad”

Scripture: 1Samuel 2:1-10 and Mark 13: 1-9

Healing Service

NOVEMBER 25—Christ the King Sunday “Jesus as King—A Suffering Messiah or Ruler/King of the World”

Scripture: Revelation 1:4b-8 and John 18: 33-37

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SOUP AND SALAD 5 pm Thursday November 8

Please join us in Fellowship Hall as we share a meal at our monthly Soup and Salad supper. If you prepare

a favorite soup or salad we would be happy to serve it! Bring a friend along and enjoy a night of food and

fellowship. Extra hands are always welcome for cleanup too.

BISHOP WEBB’S REGIONAL GATHERINGS 4-6 pm November 11

This fall, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb is hosting six gatherings around the Conference in preparation for Special Session of General Conference to talk about Commission on a Way Forward for the United Methodist Church. The regional gatherings will include a presentation of the plan and process of General Conference, a time to remember our mission, and worship and prayer.

Our area’s gathering will be 4-6 pm Sunday, November 11 from at Chenango Bridge UMC.

CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS UPDATE

Photos are scheduled for 2 to 9 pm

Tuesday, November 6 Wednesday, November 7

There is no sitting fee and each family will each receive a complimentary 8x10.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR 11am - 3pm Friday, November 2 9 am - 3 pm Saturday, November 3

The Annual Holiday Bazaar sponsored by the United Methodist Women will be held in conjunction with the

annual Windsor Holiday Shopping Days. We will be serving homemade chili, hot dogs, and hot and cold

beverages on Friday. Come early Saturday morning and enjoy donuts handmade by Jack & Liz Snover.

Stop by for lunch and enjoy our delicious homemade soups, hot dogs, potato salad, and beverages .

We look forward to seeing you for a wonderful holiday shopping experience.

THANKSGIVING SERVICE 2 pm Sunday November 18

November 18 Thanksgiving Community Service at Lighthouse Church at 2 pm Details to follow.

TRUSTEES CLEAN UP DAY 8 am Saturday November 10

The Trustees invite everyone to participate, please feel free to come into the church during the week anytime it’s open to clean windows, sweep for cobwebs, dust window sills, clean the classrooms, clean up outside, or anything you see that will help make our church building shine.

Church Conference 2 pm Saturday November 17

Deposit United Methodist Church 109 Second St.

All members are welcome to attend. Vote on our 2019 church leaders at this meeting of our congregation with Rev. Dr. David Kofahl, District Superintendent. We will plan for 2019 church leaders, pastor’s salary, and other matters. Please join us.

Sing to the LORD with

thanksgiving; make music to our God

on the harp.

Psalm 147:7

He has filled them with

skill to do all kinds of work as engravers,

designers, embroiderers

in blue, purple and

scarlet yarn and fine

linen, and weavers—all

of them skilled

workers and designers.

Exodus 35:35

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“DO ALL THE GOOD YOU

CAN. BY ALL THE MEANS

YOU CAN. IN ALL THE

WAYS YOU CAN.

IN ALL THE PLACES YOU

CAN. AT ALL THE TIMES

YOU CAN. TO ALL THE

PEOPLE YOU CAN.

AS LONG AS EVER YOU

CAN.”

John Wesley

A Heartfelt THANK YOU for the outpouring of support, compassion and LOVE that has made a

difficult time in our lives a little more bearable.

Special thanks to Pastor Sue, Loa Noyd for her special solo, Lael and the choir, Sue and Bob

Bennett, Jeannie Ditch, the United Methodist Women, and all the cooks for the FANTASTIC

luncheon! WE LOVE YOU ALL!

John and Ellen McNulty, and brother Brad

We give thanks to everyone who contributes in any way to the life of our church, whether

through teaching, preaching, singing, donations to our mission projects, cooking, baking,

serving, kitchen help, repairing, cleaning, weeding the garden, and any and all other ways

YOU have given so graciously of your time and talents.

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and

change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~ William Arthur Ward

WINDSOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THANKSGIVING BASKETS

We are asked to provide stuffing mix for the Windsor Human Development Thanksgiving

baskets. There is a box located in the narthex for donations. Please see Carol Carpenetti for

further information, and if you wish to make a monetary donation.

WINDSOR

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

► VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ◄

Windsor Human Development is looking for

volunteers to assist in staffing the Food Pantry, at Our Lady of Lourdes

594 Kent St. The hours are:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am - noon Wednesday 4-6PM Volunteers for any shifts would be greatly

appreciated. Contact Larry Sanford at 655-2545 For more information. Thank you for your consideration.

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ARTISTS AMONG US

We have enjoyed the drawings of

several of our children and teens

each Sunday on display in the

narthex and on our recent

bulletin covers. They were given

a brief description of what the

week’s message was and drew

their image. If your child would like to draw a

picture for use on a future

bulletin, please see Pastor Sue

or Susan Bennett. Our artists

range in age from 2-18.

Gabriella Forbidussi Sophia Bagg Shelby Prince

Bradley Mogenson Jamie Prince MacKenzie Freer

Wyatt Merrill Max Bartholomew Corbin Merrill

NEWS FROM GOD’S BREAD CHOW PANTRY Jill Skinner

The pantry has been very busy serving our family members every Tuesday morning. We receive most of the food

from the Broome County CHOW Warehouse located in Binghamton. We were blessed to receive vegetables and fruits weekly during the summer months from North Windsor Berry Farm, owned and operated by Bill and Linda

Titus. We are very thankful for Carol Carpenetti who fills her car with day old bread and desserts from Weiss

Market.

Each Tuesday the Pantry gives food to those in need. This is a weekly supplement to help stretch their groceries for the week. If you or someone you know might need to take advantage of this program, please contact the

church or Jill Skinner at 655-3031. Application forms are available. Verification of address and verification of

each family member are to be presented with application. There is no cost to the recipient.

We have an excellent staff of volunteers, but many times we need extra help on Tuesday morning during the hours

of 9:30am till Noon to assist our members when picking up their food. Many times during the year help is needed to pick up food donated from Can Construction and the Postal Drive at the CHOW Warehouse. In the fall we usually

receive potatoes that require a pickup truck and strong muscles! We also go to Orchard Hills to pick apples at the

end of the season. These apples are not just for our pantry, but for other pantries in the area.

We appreciate all of our volunteers that help every Tuesday throughout the year.

For we are God’s

handiwork, created in

Christ Jesus to do good

works, which God prepared in advance for

us to do.

Ephesians 2:10

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SUNDAY SCHOOL ACTION NEWS

Sunday School classes have been very active—finding baby Moses floating in the weeds in the River Jordan, a

Burning Bush actually spoke to us about a very important job; we’ve endured many plagues (one of which landed on Mikey Quinn’s chin!), we made our escape from the land with our unleavened bread dough, quickly sweeping

up all our crumbs with our handmade brooms. Then we followed each other through the wilderness and crossed the Red Sea, leaving behind Pharaohs army and chariots—all with the help of MOSES! As we continue on our

journey, we will focus on the Ten Commandments.

Sounds like fun doesn’t it? We begin Sunday mornings together in Fellowship Hall sharing a 10 minute game,

puzzle or coloring. Then we have group music time with “Miss” Loa Noyd, followed by an exciting bible story

telling us what to expect on our next journey! The teens gather with Shannon Price and Keith Royer; Terry Merrill

-Walker teaches our pre-school through second grade children, while Sue Bennett and Wes Mogenson lead the 3-

5th graders to finish a lesson or project. Bob Bennett, Pastor Sue, and 6 others also contribute to our lessons.

Finally . . . we all gather back together for a delicious snack prepared by Lisa and Megan Henley!

We have missed several of our teachers & mentors—Joan & Keith Royer, Gail Bagg, and the Freers, who bring so

much excitement to our mornings! Please keep Keith and Gail in your prayers following their recent surgeries,. Several of our Sunday School teachers, mentors and church leaders recently completed

the required Safe Sanctuaries training. This assures everyone that we offer a safe and secure

environment for all children and adults in our church building. Additional adult mentors are always

welcome to assist with our exciting activities. Please see Pastor Sue if you feel led to share your

time with us or even lead an Adult Sunday School class!

In early December, we will present our annual Christmas Play. Please watch and listen for

upcoming information on the ways you and your children can participate!

Nursery care for infants - Kindergarten age is offered during the 11:00am worship. Thanks to Emily

Forbidussi and Rita Faigle, who lovingly provide a safe space for our children!

FINANCIAL REPORT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Year-to-Date Income Year-to-Date Expenses

Congregational Support $64,848.17 Program $2,695.45

Ministry Shares 5,438.58 Pastor/Personnel $66,135.77 *(3)

Subtotal $70,287.55 Operational Expense $15,652.93

Loose Plate 4,704.58 Conference Moving Fund $450.00

Total Operating Income $74,992.13 2017 Ministry Share $ 7,007.22

Other Income 3,214.43 Retiree Premium Share $ 1,171.08

Total Overall Income $78,206.56 *(1)

1/1/18 bank balance $ 11,048.30

TOTAL $89,254.86

note: 8/31/18 bank balance = $5,277.86

*(1) Excludes Building pledge ($200.00), Fairview ($235.00), Trustee interest ($7.01)& Vroman Trust ($13,243.00), Sherwood Trust ($748.27) and UMD Missions ($609.19). *(2) Excludes $21,206.09 in Building Expenses; ($11,984.60) church repairs, $1,472.00 Snowplowing, $4,250.49 Parsonage Repairs & $2,699.00 in Church Building Insurance). *(3) Includes Health Insurance

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7

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Church Council Meeting Minutes October 10, 2018

Present: Pastor Sue Wenner, Lael Bagg, Gail Bagg, Bob Bennett, Sue Bennett, Carol Carpenetti, Jeannie Ditch, Lisa Henley, Joel Hubal,

MaryAnn Waldron

Joel opened the meeting at 6:40 pm with prayer led by Pastor Sue.

Minutes of September 12 Council meeting were read and approved. Notes: New vacuum was paid for from General Fund, and reimbursed by UMW. This was agreed upon previously. Also the ministry share information was a suggestion only to Finance Committee.

Dessert Theatre—Jeannie Ditch. No report.

Education/Youth/Young Adults—Sue Bennett

· Sunday School continues to go well. The youth are enjoying their Moses journey! Attendance is up and down.

Worship—Bob Bennett · October 21 - Laity Sunday - Carol will coordinate. · November 4 - All Saints Sunday - all agreed to have flowers placed on an altar cross during communion rather than in vases. We are

offering a safe place to acknowledge those who carry a loss of any kind. · November 18 - Thanksgiving Community Service at Lighthouse Community Church at 2 pm.

Missions—Carol Carpenetti

· Team met on 10/9/18.

· Will do Glow in the Dark necklaces for Halloween.

· Human Development Thanksgiving Baskets - WUMC will collect stuffing mix again.

· Will most likely have a Giving Tree for Christmas - details to follow.

Sky Lake— Ladies of the Lake Oct. 5-7 and S'Mores Time for ages 6-12 on October 21.

UMW—Jeannie Ditch

· Soup & Salad on 10/11/18

· Hosting the luncheon in Fellowship Hall for the McNulty's on Sat., 10/13/18

· Pie Night on Fri., 10/26

· Bazaar - Nov. 2 & 3 - we will offer tables for $20 each. Small card handouts will be prepared for our church and posters.

UMM—Bob Bennett - No report Evangelism/Welcoming—Anne Burdick made new welcome bags for visitors; paid for out of Memorial. Windsor Churches United—Carol Carpenetti

· Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at Lighthouse Church, November 18 @ 2pm

· Women's Christmas Party - December 5 at Our Lady of Lourdes. WUMC responsible for desserts.

Trustees—No report. Meeting on Thurs., 10/11

Coffee Hour—Sue Bennett - No report.

Conference Lay Leader—No report.

Lay Leadership Committee—Met recently to review our leadership list. Calls for volunteers are being made. Need to fulfill the Trustees Team and Lay Leadership Team by Church Conference on Nov. 17 report.

Parsonage Committee—Walk-thru to complete conference will be on Thurs., Nov. 1 @ 5pm. Sharon agreed to lead the walk-thru.

Staff/Pastor Parish Committee—Gail Bagg

· Completing the charge conference forms.

· No raises for paid staff; they received a minimum wage increase.

· Presented the 2019 UNY Clergy Compensation form. All council members reviewed and approved base salary of $48,069 for a FT pastor.

Finance Team/Stewardship/General Fund—Sharon Bagg-Battisti

· Presented August/September finance reports.

· We borrowed $4,000 from Trustees on 9/26/18 for payroll and Finance Team agreed that it will be paid back unless an individual pledge indicates Ministry Shares.

· Next meeting will be October 28 at 1:15pm.

· Suggestion made to designate Advent offering to Ministry Shares. This will be discussed again.

· General Fund—Lisa Henley reports bills are paid. Balance is $6,585.19.

· Memorial Fund—Jeannie Ditch - No report

Other/Actionable Items

· Gail mentioned that all persons listed in our membership data as members of WUMC will be listed in the church directory. A membership audit will be done, with a letter sent to those members we know who have not attended in some time and/or have moved asking if they choose to remain as a member or have had their membership transferred.

Meeting adjourned at 8:02 pm with closing prayer. Next meeting: November 14, 2018 @ 6:30 pm Sue Bennett, Recording Secretary

Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 9:30am Sept - June

Sanctuary Choir practice 10:15am

Worship Service: 11:00am 1st communion, 3rd healing

Coffee Hour follows worship

Tuesday: God’s Bread food distribution 8:15am

Wednesday: Council mtg. second of the month 6:30pm

Thursday: Bible Study 10:00am

Soup and Salad Dinner 5:00 pm second of month Sept - Apr

Trustee mtg. second of month 6:00pm

Choir Practice 7:00pm

Friday: Pie Night last of month 6:00pm Oct to April

Saturday: Hand bell ensemble practice 9:00am

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