From Pastor’s Desk:

It is strange.  Rather, it is mysterious.  How God empowers and strengthens His people even in the midst of challenges and trials.  It is not that we have a good plan.  It is not that we have tangible programs that would revive our church.  As a matter fact, we have more hills to climb and hurdles to jump.  However, I definitely feel the uplifting spirit from the brothers and sisters.  For 6 weeks as I was away from Bay Road family, I was able to take myself away from our ministerial context, and I was able to meditate and contemplate where we were.  To be honest, I was afraid – afraid of not knowing what to expect when I came back.  Because I left at a rather critical point, I did not know how these 6 weeks would impact our ministry.  As I came back, I felt that my worries were in vain.  Meg did a wonderful ministry, and the elders were surely faithful guarding the flock God has bestowed upon us.  The members of this household have grown and are now ready to take the challenge of transition.  As I mentioned earlier, talking about changes and transition is one thing, but being actually ready to go through them is quite different from talking.  Now I feel that the members of the Bay Road family are actually ready to face the challenge and transition.  I believe this sentiment is not arrogance but confidence.  The mystery is we do not have concrete ground for this confidence.  I have not yet created a 5 year plan of doubling our membership.  Yet, I believe this confidence is real.  My brothers and sisters are confident in God that we are ready to make the new turn of our ministry.  Committees and ministries along with whole church would go through serious renovation and reformation.  However, instead of fear, I sense more excitement now – the excitement for where God would lead us.  I am not saying that we are there yet.  I am not saying that we know where we are heading.  But what a change of mentality and what a spiritual growth we are going through!  I continue to praise the Lord in hope and faith in His steadfastness and goodness, for He loves His flock more than any of us can ever do.  I hope and pray that all my Bay Road family might see and join me in this excitement. 

Soli Deo Gloria!  (Glory to God alone!)

September’s Session News

Session News

             The session’s last meeting was June 3, 2008.  We generally decided to recess for the summer with the understanding we are able to hold a meeting if necessary.  We will reconvene on September 2, 2008.

 We hope you have enjoyed the summer months and are ready to embrace what the Lord has planned for each one of us.  As a session, we are getting ready for our Triennial review from Albany Presbytery on September 28, 2008. We will share with them the changes and the progress our church has been experiencing since our last review two years ago.

CLERK’S REPORT:

The Sacrament of Holy Communion was observed on April 6, 2008. Elders Carol Bayle and Pat Engwer brought communion to Frankie Waite at the Stanton’s.

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 also Frankie Waite in her room.  Pauline Sexton received it at Eden Park and Pauline’s friend who was visiting. Esther Titus received it in her home.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion was observed on June 1, 2008.  Pastor Sung Hee Lee and Elder Debbie Collin brought communion to Frankie Waite at the Stanton’s along with Ruth and Bruce Smith. Lois Stone received with them.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion was observed on July 6, 2008.  Pastor Sung Hee Lee and Elder Wil Wiesner brought communion to Ruth and Bruce Smith and Frankie Waite at the Stanton.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion was observed on August 3, 2008. Elder Carol Bayle and Meg McDowell brought communion to Ruth and Bruce Smith and Frankie Waite at the Stanton.  Lou and Colleen Russell received it in their home in Glens Falls.

We want to thank Margaret (Meg) McDowell for a job well done as an intern assistant pastor. She brought to the job her love of the Lord which was evident in her sermons. Meg appears to be growing stronger in her faith and her ability to share it with others through her preaching. May we all continue to pray for her as she returns to Princeton Theological Seminary to pursue a Masters of Theology. 

Let us keep Laura Mitchell in our prayers as she will be returning to Princeton Theological Seminary to begin her second year (of the three) for a Masters of Divinity. Remember to keep her family in prayer who lives locally. 

Let us keep Laura Mitchell in our prayers as she will be returning to Princeton Theological Seminary to begin her second year (of the three) for a Masters of Divinity. Remember to keep her family in prayer who lives locally.

May we all keep schools, colleges, the students, the teachers, professors, administrators, the staff( including  related support services, teacher aids & assistants, bus drivers, custodians, clerical, cafeteria) and anyone who will be beginning a new year with students  in September in our prayers. They are the future.

The following is an e-mail sent out  from Pastor Sung Hee Lee to all of us who have e-mail. We have decided to publish this correspondence for those who may have missed the e-mail or do not have access to e-mails.

Dear Church family,

 I had the privilege of speaking with Tim extensively last Sunday.  I truly
 appreciated Tim's genuine heart and honesty, not to mention his
 straightforwardness of coming to speak with me.  Because of the
 inopportune timing of his decision, I believe, Tim wrote the below e-mail to clarify
 his heart and decision without causing unnecessary gossip or second guessing.
 What a compassionate and truthful heart he has for the body of Christ!
 Tim assured me how he has been blessed by the Bay Road family, and he extends
 genuine blessings to all of us.  I too assured him that he has been a
 blessing to me and my ministry and how difficult it is for me to say
 farewell to my beloved brother.

 Even when I know it is the right time, as a pastor, it is very hard and
 heartbreaking to see one of my family leave.  But trusting in God's time
 and God's steadfastness, I can send my brother Tim with all my blessings from
 a genuine heart.  I hope and pray that everyone will join me and extend our
 blessings as Tim spreads his wings to soar into a new venture of ministry
 where God leads him.  Also, I hope and pray that God will continue to lead
 us into a new venture of ministry here at Bay Road Church.

 May the blessings and peace of the Lord be with you all.

 -Sung-


 A message from Tim Engwer:

 To My Bay Road Family,

 I have some difficult news to share with you and I want to make sure that

 all honesty that this decision has absolutely nothing to do with any
 dissatisfaction on my part with Bay Road Church or my family and friends
 there.  In fact, I can say that without a doubt I have been richly blessed
 to be a part of you for more than 20 years.  I am leaving simply because I

have come into a new season socially and spiritually and it is now time
for me to move on and see what's out there beyond Bay Road.  I do not have any
particular church that I will be going to but will be spreading my wings
and letting the Lord lead me where He will.  Until I find another home church
I will continue to be a non-active member and will be back to visit on
occasion.  I am excited for our church and what the Lord has in store.  I
feel a new season is coming for Bay Road as well as you vision together
concerning the future and I know that God will lead you into that future
and all its glory.  I believe there will be new wine skins and new wine poured
out.  People will be raised up to do ministry and the mission of Bay Road
will continue.  There is a time and a season for everything.  The season
for Bay Road is that of greater glory and the season for me is that of change
and expansion of ministry.  When I finally leave I will miss all of you
and I know that whatever vacuum I leave will be filled by the Lord as He
raises up new people and new ways of doing ministry.  Be encouraged!  God has
great things in store as you continually open yourselves to new possibilities
especially as it concerns what God can do through you as you yield
yourselves to Him.  "[We] can do all things through Him who gives us
strength!"  God used fisherman to turn the world upside down and He will
continue to use Bay Road to do mighty things as well!
 

In His Love,

Tim Engwer

Trustee’s Newsletter

September 2008

Ed Goddard has replaced the light switches in the restrooms at the church to motion detectors switches to help conserve energy and reduce the wear a tear on the exhaust fans. We are changing our propane supplier after getting competitive bids from several companies. Our new supplier will be Shaw Propane Inc.

We are in the final stages of planning several project that were listed in the last newsletter. It should be a busy fall season.

Chip Collin

Chairman

Bay Road Presbyterian Church

Deacon's Info for July and August, 2008

The Board of Deacons did not meet in July and August, but the work of the Deacons continued all summer. 

Committee Reports

Treasurer:  Balance on hand as of 8/22/08 was $2,899.98.

Communion:  Elements were prepared for worship on July 6, 2008 and August 3, 2008.

Cards:  For the months of July and August 13 birthday, 7 anniversary, and 2 get-well cards were sent to members and friends.

Flowers: no flowers, plants or food baskets were sent over the summer.

Hospital or home visits:  Deacons visited two church members in their homes.

Telephone calls: Janice Holding called 4 church members to ask about them each.

Meals:  Food was delivered to two church members after surgery and a back injury.

Transportation:  Was provided to church member for doctor and therapy appointments

Old Business

The Deacons continue to ask the congregation to donate non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry at Caldwell Presbyterian Church in Lake George.

The next Deacon's meeting will be September 9, 2008 at the church at 7 p.m

Elder Share

Elder Share begins on Wednesday, September 10th.

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.

Men’s Breakfast

Men’s Ministry Kick-Off Breakfast

Calling all men!  We want YOU! ... to join the Men's Ministry for a full breakfast Saturday, Sept. 13 at 8:00 am with Rev. Bob Duncan as special guest speaker.  Come, bring a friend and enjoy fellowship together and time with Bob.

Nominating Committee Meeting

There will be a Nominating Committee meeting on Monday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School and Children’s Church

Sunday School teachers are needed to help teach our younger classes.  We are also in need of volunteers to teach the children on Communion Sundays.  Sign up sheet is located in Anderson Hall for this ministry.

Thank You to all the volunteers who taught our

Children in the Summer Sunday School program!

CHUCKLE CORNER

A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God.

Here are some of the results:

God is like

Dial Soap

Aren’t you glad you have Him?  Don’t you wish everybody did?

God is like

A Ford

He’s got a better idea.

God is like

Coke

He’s the real thing.

God is like

Hallmark Cards

He cares enough to send His very best.

God is like

Tide

He gets the stains out that others leave behind.

God is like

General Electric

He brings good things to life.

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.

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Kathleen O’Day

Picture This! Murials

Murals for home or office

(518)623-4642  koday316@yahoo.com

Handwriting Tutor

Now scheduling students for summer session

Flexible appointments

Does 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 DETAILS

Ask  for Debbie Collin ( or leave a message)

SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRIES/ September 2008

Greeters

7       Janet Murphy

14     Carol Bayle

21     Volunteer Needed

28     Volunteer Needed

Ushers

7       Lou & Colleen, Andy H.

14     Rodger & Chris, Ed & Emily

21     Ed & Emily, Doug K.

28     Doug & Lou Ann, Lou & Colleen

Coffee Hour                         Tithe Counters

7       Volunteers Needed                   7      Denise LaRose, Cathy Reed

14     Volunteers Needed                14      Lou Russell, Wil Wiesner

21     Veronica Russell                    21       Diana Berrigan, Chip Collin

28     Volunteers Needed                28       Pat Hart, Janice Holding

OPEN DOOR MINISTRY   (Wed.,   Sept 10th 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 & Lois Stone

God Bless You on Your Special Day...  

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

5               Bruno Paszek

5               Sarah Simpson

6         Eileen Cummings

7         Janet Murphy

7              Nora Szmul

8              Byamba Bird

13            Janice Holding

13            Jan Bell

14            Pat Engwer

15           Tacey Shannon

15           Jeremy Waite

17        Ben Bramlage

21           Carolynn Raven

26           Paul Etu

27        Scott Bell

29           Colleen Russell

SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

24          Ben & Melissa Bramlage          

27       Richard & Cathy Reed