Even Scrooge Won’t Miss the Christmas Bazaar!

Posted on by December 3, 2015

CL bazaar6Friday & Saturday, December 4 & 5

Don’t be surprised to encounter Ebenezer Scrooge himself when the Crafty Ladies’ Christmas Bazaar opens at 11 am this Friday, December 4. The vast array of handmade gifts and decorations will put the Christmas spirit into the heart of even the most curmudgeonly grouch.

The Bazaar is open from 11am to 7 pm on Friday, December 4 and 10 am to­ 4 pm on Saturday, December 5. In addition to the hand-­sewn and hand­crafted Christmas items, there’s also a bake sale with many delectable home-baked goodies.

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Sermon: “What is a Thankful Heart?”

Posted on by November 24, 2015

Thanksgiving sermon

Pastor Hal Low
November 22, 2015

(A parable)

A thankful heart is like a fruit orchard. That someone goes to everyday and waters the trees, and prunes the branches, and gives attention to its needs. And as time goes by the trees in the orchard blossom, and the blooms develop into fruit, and the sunlight causes the fruit to ripen; the orchard is able to feed the people and the animals alike.

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Glorification Singers in Concert November 14

Posted on by October 30, 2015

Glorification Singers flyer

NSUMC will host The Glorification Singers in concert on Saturday, November 14. We welcome all in the community to enjoy an evening of Christian music by one of Eastern Long Island’s favorite groups. The doors will open at 6 pm, and the concert will begin at 7 pm. Tickets are available now: $10 for adults, $5 for students, children five and under, free. Cash only please; no credit cards or checks. Reserve tickets in advance at nsumcgoodsam@optonline.net or 631-­929-­6075.

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Sermon: “It All Starts with the Tiniest Seed”

Posted on by October 25, 2015

Pastor Hal Low
October 25, 2015

There is a wonderful poem by Joyce Kilmer:

I THINK that I shall never see  
A poem lovely as a tree.  
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest  
Against the sweet earth’s flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;  
A tree that may in summer wear  
A nest of robins in her hair;  
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;  
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,  
But only God can make a tree.

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Sermon: “Hovering over Troubled Waters”

Posted on by October 15, 2015

Pastor Hal Low
October 11, 2015

Before reading the excerpt from this past Sunday’s sermon, close your eyes and take a moment to think about something that is troubling you, really troubling you, perhaps a sin you are struggling with or some deep grief or regret, and hold it a moment in your mind’s eye. Then when you open your eyes take a series of three deep breaths, and then read the amended lyrics from this popular song, and think of Jesus and let the words penetrate you:

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Thrift Shop Celebrates Five Years, Honors Volunteers

Posted on by October 6, 2015

TS celebration 1The Thrift Shop Team hosted a festive lunch for the congregation on Sunday, September 27 to celebrate the shop’s five successful years, to honor the volunteers who keep it running smoothly, and to acknowledge the congregation’s support.

The Thrift Shop ministry began in March 2011 with the primary purpose of “recycling” gently used goods to people in our neighboring communities at bargain prices. Men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing is always in great demand. The shop also offers housewares, small appliances, jewelry, books, games and puzzles, and a variety of other items.

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