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From Pastor’s Desk: I did not expect it as I left Albany Airport. But so much healing and reconciliation were waiting for me. All my aunts and uncles were waiting to extend their love and support for me as I was visiting Korea for my mother’s burial. I got reconnected with most of my cousins (I have 26 of them), and all my aunts and uncles were present in every step of preparation of the burial. I spent so much time with my cousins and old friends after the burial service that my schedule was packed until the last night before my return flight. Many of them whom I knew as teenagers, are now parents of school age children. I met many of the children, and they were showing their love for their new uncle from the US. Of course, Jojo is glad to have more cousins in Korea! And we are looking forward to visiting them and also having them visit us over here. I did not expect it as I left Albany Airport. But a huge surprise was waiting for me. One night as I was having dinner with my third aunt and her family (5 of my cousins and their children), one of my cousins wanted to see where I live. So we went onto the Internet and saw my house with Google Earth, which allows us to see the satellite view of any place on the earth. I found New York State, Hudson Falls, and East LaClaire Street. I found my house and zoomed in to show them where I live. Then I found some strange activities in my house. There was a big vehicle, looking like a truck, in the drive way and a huge pile of white stuff in the backyard. All my relatives were excited to see where I live, but they were wondering, “What in the world is going on in your house?” And that was exactly what I was wondering too. And boy, what a surprise that was waiting for me! The permanent structural change of my house happened while I was away, and my wife did not tell me about it! In addition, I was poured upon with an undeserved gift from my Bay Road church family. I did not expect it as I left Albany Airport. But unceasing prayers and care have been showering me and my family. As a pastor, my profession is to be a caregiver. In all kinds of situations, I am called to give pastoral care for the people of God’s household. And because of my profession, it often is hard for me to receive cares. I mean, I am uncomfortable receiving cares. That is why I had a long conversation (?!) with Esther regarding the underserved gift we received from our church family. In the past few weeks, many blessings I did not expect happened to me, and now I am wondering what new things and new blessings I did not expect God would bring to my family here at Bay Road Church. For whatever they might be, I desire to be a part of God’s blessing for this body of Christ.
Session News November Session News
The session will be meeting on November 6, 2007 at 6:30pm.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion was served on October 7, 2007. Pastor Sung Hee Lee and Elder Debbie Collin brought communion to Carolynn Raven, her father Bill Siebert and other members of her family at the Glens Falls Hospital. Frankie Waite received communion at the Stanton Nursing Home; and Ruth Smith received it in her home in Lake George.
A BIG Thank You to all who generously contributed money and time for Pastor Sung and his family for the Pastor Appreciation Month gift. He received a $500.00 Visa gift card before leaving for Korea. His home also received a new deck and door (many thanks to all the hard workers who made that possible) plus there was enough leftover to help defray some of the expenses Sung has accrued with his Mom’s passing. He and his family were overwhelmed by the out pouring. Thank you to each and everyone. ______________________________________________________________________ Trustee’s Newsletter November 2007
The Trustees assisted the Beautification committee with some tasks including removing a great deal of obsolete material from the basement. Several radiator covers were put back together and one set was painted. Minor repairs were made to the heating system when a relay failed and the sanctuary was rather cool on a Sunday morning. The Fall cleanup of the property scheduled for October 27th was rained out and will be re-scheduled for Saturday, November 10th at 9:00 A.M. Please mark your calendars and bring a rake and/or a tarp so many hands allow us to finish in less than two hours, as last year.
DEACONS CORNER The Board of Deacons met October 9,2007 at Janice Kingsley’s home. Meeting opened with prayer and devotions. Minutes of September meeting reviewed and approved. Committee Reports Treasurer Report: Balance on hand as of 10/01/07 is $3,823.34. Communion: Deacon prepared the elements for Oct. 7, 2007 Cards: Deacon sent cards to church members for birthday, anniversaries, get-well, sympathy, missing you. Flowers: Deacons sent flowers to church member while her mom was in the hospital. Sent flowers to our past Interim Pastor post surgery. Hospital Visits: Deacon visited church member in the hospital Telephone Ministry: Deacon telephoned 7 church members Meals: Deacon provided a meal for a church member. Deacon brought cookies to church member while her mom was in the hospital. Correspondence: None Old Business Deacons purchased and had planted a Gala Apple Tree at our Pastor’s home in memory of his mom. New Business Deacons discussed ways to help a church member Closing Prayer Next Deacons meeting will be November 13, 2007, 7 p.m. at Janice’s house.
-Save The Date- A Baby Shower Party For Esther And Pastor Sung! Please Join Us As We Celebrate Together To Welcome New Baby Lee
Date: Sunday, January 13, 2008 Time: Following service 11:30am - 12:30 pm Place: Anderson Hall, Bay Road Church
Light Lunch And Refreshments!
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
The Women's Association will have the Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 17 from 9A.M. to 3 P.M. If you would like a table, or know a crafter who would, please call Carol Bayle 792-8206. If you are able to help, even for an hour, please call or e-mail Jan Kenyon 793-7156 or janetjkenyon@hotmail.com
CELL PHONE vs. BIBLE
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 ExploreInGlensFalls.com Open M-F 9-5 Sat 10-5 (starting this month—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.
Greeters 4 N/A 11 Denise LaRose 18 Carol Bayle 25 N/A
Ushers 4 Lou & Colleen, Rodger & Chris 11 Rodger & Chris, Ed & Emily 18 Ed & Emily, Doug K. 25 Doug & LouAnn, Lou & Colleen
Coffee Hour Tithe Counters 4 Berne Kouba, Suzanne Graves 4 Skip LaRose, Sharon Meinrenken 11 Veronica Russell, Sue McDowell 11 John Murphy, Denise LaRose 18 Ellen Pezzi, Pauline Sexton 18 Lou Russell, Cathy Reed 25 Linda Auffredou, Marcia Etu 25 Linda Auffredou, Wil Wiesner
OPEN DOOR MINISTRY (Wed., November 14th 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: Steve & Marcia Collins
God Bless You on Your Special Day...
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS1 Ellen Pezzi 1 Jan Kenyon 2 Caroline LaRose 4 Bert Seeholzer 4 Judy Simpson 6 Betty Dayton 10 Charlotte Holding 11 Chris Compson 13 Bob Duncan 13 Jacqueline Tyner 13 Jeffrey Guy, Jr. 14 Jen Spahn 14 Laura Mitchell 15 Carrianne Durkin 22 Becky LaRose 24 Randy Tyner 24 Beau Knapp 29 Heather Meinrenken NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 3 Chip & Debbie Collin 8 Matthew & Judy Simpson 27 Dan & Jan Bell
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 December issue of the “Highlights” newsletter is Sunday, November 25th.
For our church events go to page 1 of our website and click on Calendar of Events, then Church Calendar.
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