On February 7th and 8th, 2015, NSUMC was blessed to host two outstanding presentations of GODSPELL by Riverhead Faculty Community Theater (RFCT). The cast was overjoyed to perform this show again after their very successful run in November 2014. When approached with the idea of performing it again as a benefit for the Good Samaritan House, the RFCT was very willing to see all the proceeds go toward that end. Continue reading
The North Shore Clericus continues to sponsor mid-week Lenten Services on the Wednesdays of Lent. These are annual events, which we have enjoyed for many years. The services are at 12 noon. Continue reading
The next issue of Gabriel’s Blast, our printed newsletter, will be a combined March/April issue, to be published on March 19. Please submit all articles for that issue by Friday, March 13. Continue reading
After many necessary renovations, the Thrift Shop plans to open on February 12.
The original reopening date was set for February 5, but unfortunately, we were not able to open on that date. Until the winter storm hit on January 24/25, all construction had gone very smoothly, like clockwork. The Trustees obtained the necessary estimates, awarded the contracts, and scheduled everything in the order it had to be done. Amazingly, the contractors came when they were scheduled, worked diligently and sometimes finished more quickly than they had planned. Even the few surprises that were revealed as work was in process, did not cause major setbacks. The work proceeded quickly and with just a few days to go, opening on February 5 seemed a certainty. Continue reading
The new Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) group is off to a great start. The February meeting dates are February 13 and 27. Games will be the theme for Feb. 13, and Feb. 27 will be a PJ/movie night. Youths are requested to bring some supplies for the food pantry to each meeting.
The meetings will be at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. Youths do not have to be members of NSUMC to attend, or be a member of any church. All youths are welcome regardless of denomination or church affiliation. Continue reading
Isaiah provided the day’s dominant theme as 16 members of the NSUMC family gathered on January 24 “to focus forward for the future of our church.”
From Isaiah 43: “Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is!” [Verses 18 & 19, Message].
After opening prayer and praise, our responses to the question, “What brings me joy at NSUMC?” gave us a solid foundation for looking forward. The people. Our music. Laughter. Sense of family. Teamwork. Maureen’s Haven. Crafty Ladies and the fun we have. Thrift Shop joy. Compassion for others. Serving others. And more. Continue reading
February’s featured ministries are the MYF group, the Young Adult group, and all our adult Bible study groups. WOW Coordinator Judy Meserve has scheduled Sunday, February 9 as the specific day for celebrating these ministries. The Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) group is very new, having had its first two meetings in January. (See related MYF article.) Continue reading
WOW! Coordinator Judy Meserve plans a two-month celebration for NSUMC’s Education Ministry teams, because this ministry includes everything from Sunday School to adult Bible Studies. The January features are the Sunday School, Confirmation, and Vacation Bible School teams. Continue reading
“God has been more than generous to NSUMC,” said guitarist Pete Zaita. “He keeps sending us amazingly talented musicians, who are also very good people, to help us worship Him.”
Nearly four months have passed since Stephen Gamboa left for Yale School of Music to continue his harpsichord study in the prestigious Artist Diploma program. (Stephen also became Music Director at Hartford UMC.) And it’s been four months since we first heard Fady play the organ, piano, and keyboard and direct the Choir. The transition has been seamless. Continue reading
The WOW! ministry being featured in December is Communications.
This is the first time that the Communications Ministry is being defined as such, and appears in our list of ministry teams. Team leaders Doc Watson and Chris Wesselborg are the technology experts for the team. The PowerPoint, the sound system, the computers, the web page and more are under their loving care. Continue reading