TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTES FROM THE PASTOR 2 .............................................

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE IS COMING 3 ...............

SINGLE WOMEN’S LUNCHEON 3 ........................................

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN 3 .......................................

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE 3 ....................................................

DAY APART 3 ..............................................................................

NYAC RALLY 3 ............................................................................

YOUTH NEWS 4 .......................................................................

HAPPENINGS 4 ..................................................................

UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS 4 ....................................

FROM MISSIONS/OUTREACH 5 ........................................

HEALING PRAYER TEAM 5 ...................................................

THE PRAYER ROOM HAS MOVED 5 .............................

COMMUNION SUNDAYS 5 ...........................................

SOAKING PRAYER 5 ........................................................

INDIVIDUAL PRAYER APPOINTMENTS 5 ................

UPCOMING SOAKING PRAYER DATE 5 ......................

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS 6 .......................................

OUR MEMBERS & THEIR FAMILIES 6 ......................

FRIENDS OF OUR CHURCH 6 .......................................

MEMBERS OF OUR MILITARY 6 .................................

DEARLY DEPARTED 6 .......................................................

CHORTLE 😊 6 ..........................................................................

KIDS’ CORNER 7 ........................................................................

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 8.....................................................

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Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church The Journey

MAY 2017

2381 New Hackensack Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Telephone (845) 452-2933 Newsletter E-Mail editor@pokumc.org E-mail office@pokumc.org Website www.pokumc.org

Adrienne Brewington PASTOR Jin Kim ASSOCIATE PASTOR - VISITATION Louise Dalton, Karyn Millham SECRETARIES Tony Hagin TREASURER Leslie Tracey-Delauney TRADITIONAL MUSIC DIRECTOR & ORGANIST

Anne Ciraulo CONTEMPORARY PRAISE DIRECTOR

John Marrine YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR Marcy Conners CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Diana Collello COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL DIRECTOR

Megan Joslin HARRIET TUBMAN ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER DIRECTOR

NOTES FROM THE PASTOR

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A Man Named Al

For a number of years many years ago, Fred and I were fond of throwing an annual barbeque on the Saturday after the Fourth of July holiday. We’d invite all of our neighbors, relatives and friends to spend the afternoon in our back yard eating and playing board games and generally having a terrific time. One of the friends who frequented this annual event was a man named Al. Al was an attorney. He had a pretty buttoned down demeanor. But put him at a card table bearing a deck of Uno cards on a sunny Long Island afternoon at the Brewington residence and he turned into the best possible kind of mad man. Jokes emanated from his lips at lightning speed. He was an incredibly inventive trash-talker. He was so loud with his jokes and comments that his voice filled the entire yard, creating a festive atmosphere for anyone within earshot – and everyone was within earshot. Our other friends began to refer to him as “Uno Al.” One could say without any hint of hyperbole that Uno Al was the life of the party. Heck, you might even say that Uno Al WAS the party. The neighbors, relatives and friends who frequented our annual gathering looked forward to coming just so that they could experience Al’s shenanigans. Al’s endless comic relief was the thing that made the party so sweet. And if he was late to arrive, it seemed that everyone noticed and began to inquire. Then one year, Al couldn’t make the barbeque. Folks who asked about him when they didn’t see him at his usual spot in the yard were crestfallen to hear that Al was not late – he was not coming. Some even opined that the party would not be any fun without Al, even if someone else did pick up the Uno deck and start a game. I recall that I, too, had my doubts about what kind of party it would be without Uno Al loudly holding court in the corner of the shade. But do you want to know what? We all had a great time. It was a different kind of great time than if Uno Al had been there; but it was a great time nonetheless. You and I have spent time having visioning conversations. We have spent Lent praying about where those conversations will lead. Now it is time to begin making some plans. There are many things about our life together that are the ministry equivalent of my friend, Uno Al. Tweaking any of them – or, maybe, even eliminating some of them – might lead a few of us to believe that life at PUMC won’t be as good as it has been in the past on account of any changes that occur. But those who might think that way would be mistaken. You see, this is God’s party. And the party will go on, no matter what. And because Jesus is our host the doings will be sweet … no matter what.

Peace to you all, Pastor Adrienne ___

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE IS COMING There will be a Defensive Driving Course on Saturday, May 20th, 9AM through 4PM, at PUMC. More information to follow. Please contact the church office if you are interested.

SINGLE WOMEN’S LUNCHEON The Single Women’s Luncheon will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 12:30PM at the Acropolis Diner, Main Street, Arlington (near intersection of Routes 44 and 55).  We are inviting any males, females or couples who might like to go out for lunch also.  Please note that on ordering, we ask the waitress for individual checks so that each person is responsible for her (or his) own bill. Please join us!  If interested, contact Wanda Traver.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE [Carla Vinson - Circle President] Monday, May 8th, 1:00PM, Fellowship Hall The program has not been confirmed at this time. Please watch the Sunday Bulletin for our program announcement. The telephone tree will also be calling. (George Sidgwick has been ill, please keep Marie and George in your prayers.)

DAY APART

Saturday, May 13th, 9:00AM - 2:30PM, Fellowship Hall Our program will be “Women in Mission – Moving Forward in Faith.” The program will be led by Pastor Adrienne. This is a day of fellowship, faith and fun with New York/Connecticut Women. We have not hosted a district event in many years and we hope you will come, participate and support our Pastor as she leads us in this faith adventure.

A suggested donation of $5.00 is appreciated (with Continental Breakfast & Lunch). Please RSVP by May 5th, to Geri Hoernes or the church office.

NYAC RALLY Saturday, May 6th, from 10AM to 2:30PM, PUMC will host the Bishop’s Confirmation Rally. It is open to confirmands from 2016 and 2017. Contact Pastor Adrienne for more information and to register.

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YOUTH NEWS

[ John Marrine - Youth Ministry Director ] HAPPENINGS

The highlight of April was the Youth Service 'Love Lives Here' worship that was presented to the congregation by our youth. The youth and leaders really worked hard to prepare for this experience. In the weeks leading up to the Youth Service, the practices hopefully enforced that Christ's love needs to live within each of us so that no matter where we are (church, work, school) or doing with friends and family it is always being shown and shared with others. It was also fun to host the Easter Egg Hunt for the younger children as they hunt for their prized eggs in the courtyard.

May will be another busy month. We plan to honor our fallen Veterans at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery again this year by helping to post flags on their graves for Memorial Day. We'll also mix in some fun with a TGIF scavenger hunt and walking the Rail Trail. We are also continuing preparation for our summer mission trips through reflective scripture, team building activities and VBS program creation, as well as the associated fund-raising required for the trips. I hope those who have experienced the returning teams' testimonies in the past will agree that the commitment of the time, talents, and money required in trip preparation is well worth it.

Please refer to the schedule below for May events as well as the youth bulletin board and church website (under the 'Youth/Calendar' tabs). Hope to see you at the events.

Thank you for all your continued support. We couldn't do it without YOU!

UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS

DATE TIME ACTIVITY

Sun May 07 4:30PM-6PM MFUGE Team Meeting

6PM-8PM Youth Fellowship

Fri May 12 7PM-9PM TGIF (Scavenger Hunt)

Sun May 14 No Youth Fellowship (Mother's Day)

Sat May 20 9AM-11AM Posting cemetery Memorial flags

Sun May 214PM-6PM Mexico Team Meeting

6PM-8PM Youth Fellowship

Sun May 28 6PM-8PM Youth Fellowship (Rail Trail)

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FROM MISSIONS/OUTREACH We are excited to report that PUMC Missions/Outreach is sending Alexa Lundin on a NY AnnualConference Mission Trip. She will travel to Mt. Osbourne Church where a previous Mission group, two years ago, had started to build a community hall for the church. The church continues to work on the building and the members of the Mission Team this year will be working toward the completion of the first floor rooms. The team will also be helping with Vacation Bible School while they are there. The trip will run from July 4th to July 11th at Mt. Osbourne Church in Santa Cruz ( St. Elizabeth's Parish) which is in the mountains, south of Montego Bay. Your prayers will be appreciated for a successful trip.

HEALING PRAYER TEAM [Vickey Carroll]

The Healing Prayer Team is here to pray with you for any need, big or small, or for someone you know in need of prayer. ALL IS KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. There are several opportunities for Healing Prayer

THE PRAYER ROOM HAS MOVED For a number of years, our Healing Ministry has offered prayers in the little room next to the office. At times, this room needs to be used as office space for church business. In order to have a more healing and spiritual atmosphere, we have moved into the room also used by the Christian Counselors on the lower level. It is handicapped accessible through the outer door and it has a cozier, more spiritual feel. Please feel free to drop in for prayer as needed on Sundays between services. No appointment necessary.

COMMUNION SUNDAYS Healing Prayer is always available during the Holy Communion portion of worship on the first Sunday of the month. Teams are located in the front and back corners of the Sanctuary.

SOAKING PRAYER Soaking Prayer is a precious hour to give to the Lord, and to sit and soak in his presence. No water is involved! This is a time meant to be set aside for you and God − and He will bless this time you carve out for Him. Soaking Prayer is not just for times of crisis; it is for any season of your life. Sit quietly while soft worship music plays, and soak in the presence of Our Lord. You may pray, read the bible, write, or just rest in Him − even sleeping is permitted! Soaking Prayer is available the last Friday of the month at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary. Childcare is available. We hope you will join us!

INDIVIDUAL PRAYER APPOINTMENTS The Healing Prayer Team is always ready to meet with you for prayer. We encourage those who are in need of healing of any kind to come in for a prayer session. No need is too large or too small for God! Simply call the Church Office to request an appointment and a team will be happy to meet and pray with you .

UPCOMING SOAKING PRAYER DATE May 26th and June 30th

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REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR MEMBERS & THEIR FAMILIES

Ruth Arnfield, Barbara Bates, Gladys Bierce, Mark Bois, Catherine Carroll, Frank Cassidy, Bill Close, Sr., Janet Cole, Jewel Darden, Sandra DeGuzman, Karen Federico, Irene Feller, Irene Firner, Bryan Foy, Veronica Gordon, David Griest, Karen Griest, Dana Jones, Danny Jones, Joe Michaloski, Marge Michaloski, Yvonne Morrow, Kervin Niver, Margaret Niver, Bea Northway, Sandy Pullinger, Karla Quinlan, George Sherban, Gloria Sherban, George Sidgwick, Hilary Stamper, Meegan Veeder-Shave, Kerianne Wendover, Marilyn Zier.

FRIENDS OF OUR CHURCH Dale Adams, David Andujar, Jay Bacchiochi, Jonathan Bangura, Donald Brooks, Dylan Coughlin, Aurora Rose Decker and family, Judy Ebling, Jordan Fidler, Doreen Hochlowski, Jason, Jeanmarie Jacques, David and Lori Mocknick, Mary Moody, Michelle Morrow, Dianne Myers, Peter, Colin Reilly, Bill Robertson, Patricia Schmidt, Pat Southard, Helen Sypek, Jackie Triguero, Ava Vinson, Bob and Lois Wells, Jeffrey Wendover, Jr., Clifford Zier.

MEMBERS OF OUR MILITARY Both the active and/or retired: Jason Oliver, Kuwait, D. J. Wiley, Iraq.

DEARLY DEPARTED Barbara Jane Chase Todd died on March 27, 2017 at the Baptist Home in Rhinebeck, NY. She was born on March 3, 1932, to Helen C Olmstead Chase and Lindley A Chase, the youngest of 5 siblings. She married her high school sweetheart, William Todd on May 10, 1952 and mothered three children. Barbara was a longtime member of PUMC and in her dedicated mission to help others she volunteered at churchs, schools and community organizations. Her true attachment and love was chairing and working at Second Hand Rose, PUMC’s thrift store. Barbara is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, William Todd, daughter Kathleen Elise Todd DeVries and husband David Lee, son Jeffrey Douglas Todd and wife Irina, as well as six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

IF YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE OR FRIEND WHOSE NAME YOU WOULD LIKE INCLUDED, CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE.

CHORTLE 😊

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KIDS’ CORNER

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY 2017

MON 01 7:00PM Gamblers Anonymous 7:00PM HTASC Board MeetingTUE 02 9:00AM Men’s Bible Study 9:30AM Strength & Balance Classes 1:30PM Art Group 5:30PM Primary Purpose AA 6:30PM Joyful Ringers 7:00PM Board of TrusteesWED 03 7:30AM Prayers 5:30 Second Hand Rose Dinner 7:00PM VIPs 7:00PM Youth Bible StudyTHU 04 9:30AM Strength & Balance Classes10:30AM Pastor Bible Study 2:00PM Collate Bulletin 5:30PM Primary Purpose AA 7:00PM Chancel Choir 7:00PM Pastor Bible StudyFRI 05 7:00PM Narcotics Anonymous 7:00PM Young Adult GroupSAT 06 NYAC RALLY 8:30AM Men’s BreakfastSUN 07 8:30AM Service 9:45AM Healing Prayer10:45AM Service 2:00PM Parkside AA 4:30PM MFuge Meeting 6:00PM Youth FellowshipMON 08 1:00PM Friendship Circle 7:00PM Gamblers AnonymousTUE 09 9:00AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00AM Strength & Balance Classes 1:30PM Art Group 5:30PM Primary Purpose AA 6:30PM Joyful Ringers 7:00PM SPRWED 10 7:30AM Prayers 7:00PM VIPs 7:00PM Youth Bible Study

THU 11 9:30AM Strength & Balance Classes10:30AM Pastor Bible Study 2:00PM Collate Bulletin 5:30PM Primary Purpose AA 7:00PM Chancel Choir 7:00PM Pastor Bible StudyFRI 12 7:00PM Narcotics Anonymous 7:00PM Young Adult Group 7:00PM TGIFSAT 13 UMW DAY APART 8:30AM Men’s Breakfast 9:00AM Healing Prayer TeamSUN 14

8:30AM Service 9:45AM Healing Prayer 10:45AM Service 2:00PM Parkside AAMON 15 7:00PM Gamblers AnonymousTUE 16 9:00AM Men’s Bible Study 9:30AM Strength & Balance Classes 1:30PM Art Group 5:30PM Primary Purpose AA 6:30PM Joyful Ringers 7:00PM Church CouncilWED 17 JOURNEY DEADLINE 7:30AM Prayers 7:00PM VIPs 7:00PM Youth Bible Study 7:30PM Finance CommitteeTHU 18 9:30AM Strength & Balance Classes10:30AM Pastor Bible Study 2:00PM Collate Bulletin 5:30PM Primary Purpose AA 7:00PM Chancel Choir 7:00PM Pastor’s Bible StudyFRI 19 7:00PM Narcotics Anonymous 7:00PM Young Adult Group

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS (CONTINUED)

MAY 2017

SAT 20 8:30AM Men’s Breakfast 9:00AM Defensive Driving ClassSUN 21 8:30AM Service 9:45AM Healing Prayer10:45AM Service 2:00PM Parkside AA 4:00PM Mexico Meeting 6:00PM Youth FellowshipMON 22 7:00PM Gamblers Anonymous TUE 23 9:00AM Men’s Bible Study 9:30AM Strength & Balance Classes 1:30PM Art Group 5:30PM Primary Purpose AA 6:30PM Joyful Ringers 7:00PM Bridge Builders 7:00PM WorshipWED 24 7:30AM Prayers 6:00PM Evangelism and Church Growth 7:00PM VIPs 7:00PM Youth Bible StudyTHU 25 9:30AM Strength & Balance Classes10:30AM Pastor Bible Study 2:00PM Collate Bulletin 5:30PM Education 5:30PM Primary Purpose AA 7:00PM Chancel Choir 7:00PM Pastor’s Bible StudyFRI 26 8:30AM Collate Journey 7:00PM Narcotics Anonymous 7:00PM Soaking Prayer 7:00PM Young Adult Group

SAT 27 8:30AM Men’s Breakfast 9:00AM Healing Prayer Meeting 3:00PM Homeless ShelterSUN 28 9:45AM Healing Prayer10:00AM Service 2:00PM Parkside AA 6:00PM Youth FellowshipMON 29 MEMORIAL DAY

7:00PM Gamblers AnonymousTUE 30 9:00AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00AM Strength & Balance Classes 1:30PM Art Group 5:30PM Primary Purpose AA 6:30PM Joyful Ringers 6:30PM Program CouncilWED 31 7:30AM Prayers 7:00PM VIPs 7:00PM Youth Bible Study

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