1st United Methodist Church of Gouverneur

Those interested in Liturgical Dance please meet with Vicky Reed following the morning worship service on February 26.  A parent must attend with a child.  For more information please call Vicky Reed, 287-0122.

The Youth will be helping with the Senior Luncheon on Friday, February 24.

From 3 – 5 PM the Youth Group will be bowling at Gouverneur Bowl, the cost is $3 per game.  Pizza and soda will be free.

For more information please contact the church office or Donna Peck.

The Youth Group is selling cheese or cheese/pepperoni pizzas for $6 each to raise funds to support the camping scholarship fund and future Youth Group activities.  To order pizza(s) please contact a Youth Group member or call the church office (287-2440), the order deadline is March 3.  The Youth Group members will be assembling the pizzas on Saturday, March 17, 8 AM – 12 noon and they may be picked up at that time or on Sunday, March 18.

Brochures are printed and in our hands.  We can put one in your hands if you don’t have one.  Please call the church offie (287-2440) to receive one.  If you would like to check out the programming available at Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center, Greig, NY please follow this link: http://www.campsandretreats.org/index.php/aldersgate/home/  There are lots of possibilities.  One can even register online.  For scholarship aid request a form from the church office.

Family Life Weekend will take place at Aldersgate July 20-22 with Rev. Bill Mudge, Adirondack District Superintendent as the adult resource person.  More details will follow.  Registration will be available early in May.

The Friday Luncheon has received a grant of $250.00 from the Upper New York Conference Older Adult Ministry team.  The church and the Friday luncheon program gratefully acknowledge this support.  Did you know that approximately 100 Gouverneur Senior citizens are served a warm meal each week from the Friday luncheon team?

Projected List for February: $15.50

Chicken Nuggets, 2 lbs          Tuna Fish, 5 oz                   Canned Corn, 14.5 oz

Polish Sausage, 1 lb                Pirogues, 13 oz                    Mandarin Oranges, 11 oz

Pollack Fillets, 12 oz               Mashed Potatoes, 10 oz    Fresh Produce

Salisbury Steak, 12 oz            Mixed Vegetables, 1 lb       Fresh Produce

Pick-up Dates:  February 23, Gouverneur VFW (West Main Street) from 9 AM – 10 AM.  Delivery available to Pine Grove, Kilkarney Court, and Cambray Housing.  Please call the church office (287-2440) or  Judy Wood ( 287-0573) for more information.  Orders for Food Sense can be placed until February 5 for the February order.  Menus are available in the church office or online at the Food Sense website (http://www.foodbankcny.org/default.aspx?PageID=736#county).

The Specials for February:

1. Chicken Tenders, 10 lbs for $14.00           4. Produce Box, 5 lbs for $10.00

2. Tilapia Fillets, 5 lbs for $13.25                   5. Stuffed Pork, 2 lbs for $8.25

3. Meatloaf, 2 lbs for $6.00                             6. Hot Pockets, 12 sand for $17.00

Specials info: The chicken tenders are breaded and are all-white meat.  The produce box contains 4 apples, 4 naval oranges, 1 ruby red grapefruit, and 2 lbs of red grapes.  The pork chops are stuff with apples and cranberries.  The Philly steak hot pockets contain 12 sandwiches per special.

Please remember that the pick-up site (the VFW) cannot hold any packages after the scheduled pick-up time.  If you have a conflict, give your receipt to a friend and they may claim the package for you.

Evening supper and study evenings will on begin  Ash Wednesday, February 22 with a simple potluck supper in Fellowship Hall at 6 PM.  All are welcome to attend.  If you are able, please bring a “dish-to-pass” and your own table service.

The study phase will begin at 6:45 PM with Lent for Dummies.  The sessions will offer a variety of styles and content, so hopefully there is something for everyone.

• What’s up with the Ashes?
• Fasting NOT no chocolate
• Lent for the History Buff
• Worship with No Alleluias
• Signs and Symbols – Get Artsy
• How Do Others See the Journey?

February 5 – the 5th Sunday of Epiphany, Communion   I Corinthians 9:16 -23, Mark 1:29 – 39,  “On the Hunt”

February 12 – the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Boy Scout Sunday     Psalm 30,   I Kings 5:1 – 14  “What Were You Thinking”  All past and present Boy Scouts are encouraged to come in uniform.  And, since this is the Sunday closest to Valentine’s Day, we’ll also have a special blessing for couples.

February 19 – Transfiguration, Communion    Mark 9:2 – 9, II Corinthians 4:3 – 6   “Out of Terror. . . .”

February 26 – 1st Sunday in Lent  Psalm 25, Mark 1:9 – 15   “That’s Desert, Not Dessert”    Sunday School presentation

“The Spiritual Life” – habits of the heart study will begin on Wednesday, November 9, 7 PM in Room 103.  The final meeting of this study group will be Wednesday, February 1. A Lenten study will begin on Wednesday, February 22 – Ash Wednesday.  Details forthcoming.

You can assist the Sunday School staff and students by volunteering to provide a healthy snack.  The sign-up sheet is located on the Fellowship Hall bulletin board near the Key Bank entrance.  Snack suggestions are listed on the sign-up sheet.  Please do not donate anything with nuts or red dye due to food allergies.  Thank you for your assistance!