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***Attention Bay Road Family***
"Dear church family, by the decision of the session, starting from July, we will print the hard copy paper version of the newsletter only upon request. The newsletters along with the past issues will be posted on our church website www.bayroadchurch.com for your convenience, and you will receive a reminder e-mail whenever a new version is updated. However, if you would like to pick up (or continue to receive via mail) the printed copy of the church newsletter, please make your request to our church secretary, Heather McCane, by June 29, 2008. We will gladly print the hard copy for you. However, if we do not hear from you, we would assume that you'd like to read the newsletter on our website rather than the paper version. Thank you very much."
From Pastor’s desk: As the season of summer comes near, I can sense that the ministry at Bay Road Church is getting more active. This is so, because we went through a significant time of transition and we are ready to move on to the vision of Christ for us as His body. Moreover, we have our brothers and sisters back up here from the southern states. Personally, I am refreshed and renewed from my visit to my root country – Korea. It was personally wonderful to introduce new members of my family – Jojo and Sammy – to my relatives, not to mention how many of my uncles and aunts held them and lifted up the prayers of blessings. Although the flight was long and arduous, the trip was surely worth it. Spiritually, I am ready to pursue the vision of renewal for Bay Road Church and our areas. The change in the sanctuary is complimented by many, and I am very happy about the change. I sincerely believe that we as the body of Christ are ready to move to the new vision that God has prepared for us. I am testing, prayerfully, different possibilities as to how God would bring such renewal and revival. I am not claiming that I know the ways. Neither am I insisting “this is the way.” Instead, I am humbly paying attention to what God speaks and how God leads us. Because my vocation is rather verbose, it is very easy for me to fall into the trap of babbling without the in depth understanding. As I introduce (and will introduce) a couple of new ministries to my family of Bay Road, such as Crossways International, I am praying diligently that God would bring revival and renewal. However, deep in my heart, I am silent, trying to listen what God has to say to me. Yes, I have burning passion for certain areas of ministry. And yes, some areas of ministry are more familiar and comfortable to me. However, even from a short ministerial experience that I acquired, I have learned that what I like and what I desire do not always match what God has planned for us. Following what God has planned is sometimes frustrating for us. However, we always discover retrospectively that following the path of God is the shortcut. Although we will inevitably continue experiencing challenges and changes in the path of God’s leading, I recall all the wonderful things and wonders that God has brought to us through His people here at Bay Road Church. The more I gain in experience in the congregational ministry, the more I trust in the Lord of His goodness. The more I experience God’s steadfastness of our Father, the more I respect His chosen people and their leaders. Praise be to God!
June’s Session News
The Sacrament of Holy Communion was observed on May 4, 2008. Elders Jan Kenyon and Chris Henneke brought communion to Bert Seeholzer at Glens Falls Hospital. Ruth and Bruce Smith and their relatives at the Stanton and Frankie Waite as well. Pauline Sexton received it at Eden Park and Pauline’s friend who was visiting. Esther Titus received it in her home. It was a busy and productive day for our Elders visiting those not able to be with us at church. May we all take note of those not at church and try to give them a call or a visit. It is so hard to be away from the family of God. Let us join in extending our love and time to those in need. The session and the Finance Committee met on April 29, 2008. The purpose of the meeting was for Finance Committee to present their action items to reduce church’s spending to the session. The Trustees were given charge to enact many of the changes as you can read in the Trustee’s report. Here are a few of the other cost saving changes you will be experiencing: We are canceling our contract with Crystal Rock coffee vending and Ellen Pezzi will be purchasing coffee from Free Exchange ( mission project) and using our own coffee makers to make coffee. The temperature in the sanctuary has been lowered from 60 degrees to 50 degrees. It was decided to eliminate the Nursery Care service. Some people, especially new attendees, may not realize that the side room was always designed for a meeting / crying room is available to go into with their infant or toddler and can still hear the service. Toys will be moved in to help accommodate those with younger children. Pastor Sung Hee Lee has said many times that he does not mind crying babies or fussy toddlers; they don’t distract him. The session will be looking into more ways to reduce the church’s spending.
The following is taken from the minutes of April 22, 2003: On April 13, 2003, Marcia Etu presented the congregation with the financial packages needed to bring a ½ ¾ or full time permanent pastor to BRPC. Following discussion, an informal written poll was taken and 94% indicated the desire to bring a full time pastor, with 88% stating they are willing and able to increase their giving to meet the financial obligation. An increase of approximately $520 per week will be needed to meet the minimum terms of call for a full time pastor. After checking with John Meinrenken, our Treasurer, the current figure needed per week is more like $193.00 per week to make our budget after the reducing expenses.
Reminder: Greg McDowell is the liaison for the session regarding the changes to the sanctuary. All comments and considerations can be made to Greg .
DEACON’S CORNER The Board of Deacons met Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7 p.m. at the church
All members were present. Meeting started with prayer and review of last month’s minutes. - Balance on hand as of 5/6/08 was $1,302.09 - Communion elements were prepared for the May 4, 2008 service - Cards were sent to members to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries - No flowers were sent this past month - Visits were made to members at The Stanton and The Pines (Eden Park) - Telephone calls were made to church member and non-member - Meals were provided for non-member and quick bread prepared for member - One thank-you card received by member - Non-perishable food taken to Caldwell Presbyterian Church for their food pantry - Deacons continued to give support to church family who lost a loved one - Love gifts given to two non-member families - Love gifts will be given to two non-member families - Love gift will be given to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Relief for aid to Myanmar cyclone victims - Love gift of Hewitt’s gift certificate to church member to buy a tree in the memory of her mother - Deacons received a Walmart gift card from church member to be given to a family in need - Meeting closed with prayer at 8:30 p.m. Next Deacon’s meeting will be June 10, 2008, 7 p.m., at the church
Trustee’s Newsletter June 2008
At the request of the Session and with the assistance of the Treasurer, several tasks, as cost saving measures, have been completed, beginning with moving the Church fax machine from the dedicated fax line to the main Church phone line to be run manually by the Secretary. The dedicated fax phone line has been disconnected. The Handicap van has been taken off the road and stored in the barn waiting to be sold. The large dumpster and been changed to a smaller container for weekly Wednesday pick ups. We will start a recycling program for corrugated cardboard. The field across Bay Road will not be mowed on a regular basis, if necessary we will have it brush cut so it won’t become overgrown. We will be asking for assistance from congregation members to help mow the lawn around the church this summer. Our annual spring outside cleanup was organized by Trustee Rodger Henneke and competed. Thank you to all who helped Rodger. The Chancel renovation was done and ready for Worship on Sunday May 18th. Thanks goes to Andy Holding who organized and guided the project with Rodger Henneke overseeing the painting and all the helpers who worked with them. The Trustee’s will be researching the repair or replacement of the lawn sprinkler system for this summer. A special gift was given to us last fall for this purpose. We can then look at reseeding some areas of the lawn. At the request of the kitchen taskforce and the Men’s breakfast group we will be purchasing new gas stoves to replace the electric units that don’t work properly. Money was donated in the past for the kitchen upgrades so we will be using that plus some of the building fund to pay for them.
Respectfully Submitted Chip Collin Chairman, Trustee
Elder Share
Elder Share is a day care program for the elderly and meets every Wednesday from 10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Participants in Elder Share are over 60 years of age, ambulatory (may use a cane or walker if independent)and able to attend on a regular basis. Elder Share offers: a nutritional noon meal, Bible study, friendship, music, games emotional support, prayer, lectures, films socialization, special trips, sharing and much more. Elder Share is self sufficient in that the participants are encouraged to contribute $4 for the meal depending on their ability: however, no eligible person will be denied service for inability to pay. Elder Share began in 1986 at Bay Road Presbyterian Church as a Mission Outreach. It moved to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd a number of years ago with the involvement of Georgie Erskine. If you or someone you know would like more information about Elder Share, please call Jacquie Clear (from the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd) at 793-5419 or Jan Kenyon (from Bay Road Presbyterian Church) at 793-7156. Volunteers: If you would like to help out, we would love to have your help in any way you can. Our volunteers do transportation, help in preparing the meals, lead Bible studies or special programs or sing. The 3-4 volunteers that we have do all of that right now. If you could only do one thing it would be helpful. All of us started by picking the participants up and dropping them off at 10:30 A.M. and picking them up at 1 P.M. Some volunteers just brought the food and dropped it off. Some from the Lutheran church just left the food in the refrigerator with instructions for us to cook it the next day. We only have 8-10 ladies who are involved now, but we could have more if we had others who could provide transportation. If you would like to help out, give Jacquie or Jan a call. Elder Share will have it’s last meeting of the year with lunch a the Docksider Restaurant on Glen Lake. We will meet again in September at 10:30 am on Wednesdays at the Church of the Good Shepard.
Women’s Association News
Dads n’ Grads Breakfast - On Sunday, June 15th, we will honor the Dads n’ Grads with a breakfast after church services. You are all invited to sign up neighbors, friends and family to join us on this day. There is a sign up sheet in Anderson Hall.
Women’s Association Picnic - Date: Tuesday, June 24th Time: 6 pm Place: Lois Stone’s 32 Bean Road Kattskill Bay, NY 12844 656-3243
We will have FELLOWSHIP, FOOD & FUTURE planning with women from our church. Please bring a dish to share
Women’s Bible Study - Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am at Oneida Community Church. Our study will continue during the summer. Study guides are $6.30 and are available at the study.
Sunday School News
Sunday School Sunday - Regular Sunday School classes will end on June 22nd with Sunday School Sunday. The children and youth will take part in the services that day.
Children’s Church - June 29th - Aug 31st Please sign up for one or two Sundays to share a story, movie, craft, game or other activity with our children. Children involved are preschool thru fifth grade. We usually have six to ten children during the summer. There is a sign up in Anderson Hall.
Congregational Meeting
There will be a Congregational Meeting held after church service on Sunday, June 8th. This is a mid-year evaluation of how the church is doing in achieving it’s goals that were set back in January.
CHUCKLE CORNER
Thanks for the Soda, Pop!
Pop Vs. Pup
Paternal Payback
No. 1 on Our List
My father was
completely lost in the kitchen and never ate unless someone prepared a meal for
him. When Mother was ill, however, he volunteered to go to the supermarket for
her. She sent him off with a carefully numbered list of seven items.
Church Member Professions Page Welcome to our Church Member Professions Page! This page is available to church members who would like to share their business/store/profession information. This is a great resource for utilizing our church members’ professions. Everyone is welcome to participate, send your information, business cards, etc. to the church office by email at bayroadchurch@adelphia.net or drop off in the church office. If you have any questions please call the church office, 793-8541.
Melissa Bramlage SaraBear ™Company Keeping Them Within Reach™ diaper caddies . baby gift solutions www.SaraBearBaskets.com
George S. Knapp, DO McGregor Medical 520 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs (Rt. 9 Town of Wilton, 1 m. North of Saratoga Springs) 583-4268
Janice Holding Explore! Learn * Play * Discover Touch tank w/sea creatures, four-story climbing loft, 16 ft. water table, birthday parties, ball coaster, story times, arts & crafts, toddler area, pirate ship, castle...and more! 103 Warren St., Glens Falls www.exploreinglensfalls.com Open M-S 10-5 Sun 12-5
John & Sharon Meinrenken New Horizon’s Rubber Stamp Co. 15 Thomas Street Queensbury, NY 12804 E-Mail: johnmein@verizon.net Our Company is a manufacturing company, we actually produce the stamp, not just buy and resell it with a markup. We make all kinds of stamps, such self inking, regular, notary, signature, and of course Daters. Please pass this information onto the person that orders office supplies for your company, and if they are interested in buying locally at very competitive prices, hopefully they will contact me.
Kathleen O’Day Picture This! Murials Murals for home or office (518)623-4642 koday316@yahoo.com Handwriting Tutor Now scheduling students for summer sessionFlexible appointmentsDoes your child struggle with handwriting activities? (Coloring, drawing, copying shapes) Do you feel your child could benefit from someone giving them some training in basic handwriting skills? Would you like to involve your child in a program to help make a difference in the child’s academic performance? PLEASE CALL 792-1298 FOR MORE DETAILSAsk for Debbie Collin ( or leave a message)
SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRIES/ June 2008 Greeters 1 Chris Henneke 8 Katherine Prevost 15 Toby Murphy 22 Kathy O’Day 29 Volunteer Needed Ushers 1 Lou & Colleen, Bruno & Elsa 8 Rodger & Chris, Ed & Emily 15 Ed & Emily, Doug K. 22 Doug & LouAnn, Lou & Colleen 29 Lou & Colleen, Rodger & Chris Coffee Hour Tithe Counters 1 Chris Henneke 1 Janice Holding, Pat Hart 8 Volunteers Needed 8 Skip LaRose, Lou Ann Holt 15 Dads n’ Grads Breakfast 15 Sharon Meinrenken, John Murphy 22 Sunday School Sunday 22 Denise LaRose, Cathy Reed 29 Mission Luncheon 29 Lou Russell, Wil Wiesner
OPEN DOOR MINISTRY (Wed., June 11th at 4:30 pm) The Open Door Ministry is located on South Street in Glens Falls. BRC serves the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The sign up sheet is posted in Anderson Hall on the bulletin board if you are interested in serving. Remember to bring 3 gallons of milk (one each). Thank you to those who volunteered last month: Wil & Faith Wiesner & Audrey Swift
God Bless You on Your Special Day... JUNE BIRTHDAYS 1 Marcia Etu 3 Ruth Smith 6 Fran Marcille 9 Cathy Reed 19 Dyan Holt 21 John Murphy 23 Phill Mitchell 24 Larry Stone 25 Suzanne Graves
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES 10 Larry & Lois Stone 11 Ed & Emily Goddard 20 George & Ellen Knapp 24 Gary & Joan Linindoll 29 Doug & Jan Kenyon
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY LIST If you have a birthday or anniversary to add to our list please call the church office or leave a note in the newsletter editor’s mailbox in the church office.
Deadline for the July/August issue of the “Highlights” newsletter is Sunday, June 29th.
For our church events go to page 1 of our website and click on Calendar of Events, then Church Calendar.
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