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Volume 23 No. 5

Sunday Morning Worship Services are regularly held at 8:30 and 10:00

a.m.

May 2013May 2013May 2013May 2013

Stay Tuned For More Good News

Joyfully, we announce that plans are underway to birth a new fellowship group, falling within the Deacons'

member-care mission. This group is primarily intended for members who have experienced the loss of or

separation from a spouse and who may enjoy the shared companionship of church friends whom are also

walking that path.

Like all Hamilton Union functions, we expect a lot of lunching, activities, andshared smiles! So when the invitation arrives in the next month or so, telling

the time and place of the first gathering, please give it mindful consideration

(for approximately one minute), answer a resounding "YES", and join in the

camarader ie! See you soon!

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Jesus of Nazareth,

You know how long I have been at this. You know I first tried to write

about you to friends and family. But you have come alive to me. I cannotwrite about you. I have to submit my thoughts to you.

I am persuaded that the Word spoken to Moses out of the burning bushand the Word that caused you to demand that John baptize you are one

and the same. To Moses the word: go back to Egypt and free your people from slavery to the king ofEgypt, and to you: go forth and set all human families free from slavery to the kingdoms of this world.

Your command to John the Baptist stirred your Fathers joyous response, This is my beloved son.

You became one with all enslaved humanity.

Your Father immediately put you through a most intense basic training. Without any physical or hu-

man resources you faced all the kingdoms of this world. If they could entice you to give your name toany of their schemes at least have your name on their business cards they would pay you off with

the greatest of riches. For forty days, the story goes, they tempted you day and night. Why forty?

Noah spent forty days and nights on the Ark preserving human, beast, and bird from the flood?

Moses spent forty years in the wilderness training of one human family enslaved for generations how tolive in freedom, justice, and in the love of an unseen Lord of all?

Jesus of Nazareth, was your baptism also your Fathers call to you to plant your Fathers kingdomin the whole human world a step beyond his call to Moses to establish one model community? This is

my present reading of the Gospels. And your Father had to have your human input to bring it about.

Years of dialogue were a most important step. The seed of His kingdom, as you together designed it,contained four elements: Work, Health, Food, and Challenge to all the kingdoms of this world.

Your Fathers kingdom on planet earth is spread by human communication of Truth. Your words

hold true: We stil l have a father with two sons, wise and foolish maidens, good Samaritans, the richyoung ruler, and the poor widow. We still have to choose. You still have to teach. We have to learn, tolearn to read truth, to speak truth.

Your Fathers kingdom on Planet Earth heals. The human race is plagued with illness from disfig-urements of body, to insanity of mind and spirit. Law in our hands can become a contagious disease.

Our work ethic is subject to fever. Our greed and pride can reach murderous proportions. Distrust

plagues us.

You came with healing on you wings. We continue to speak of it as miraculous. We have much tolearn.

Your Fathers kingdom feeds the hungry. Our world has chosen to deliver weapons instead ofbread. We think well go hungry, if we give bread. When you told us to feed the five thousand, we said

we didnt have enough for ourselves. You told us to show what we had. We showed five loaves for five

thousand. Dont forget the eleven-year-old boy who showed his 2 pieces of fish. We shared at your or-der. Five thousand ate, and were filled.

Food for the hungry is a top priority in your kingdom.

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To be continued in the June 2013 issue

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Lay Readers, Greeters, and Ushers

May 5 Lay Reader Peter McKinney

Greeter/Usher Dianna Newman

Ushers Margaret Gardam

Lynda Jacobsen

Howard Jacobsen

Serving Communion

Communion Preparation

Charlotte Hasselbarth *

William Hasselbarth

Betsy Bundy

Nancy Snyder

Bill Morris

Betsy Bunday

Laurie Poelma

May 12 Lay Reader Mickey Nieman

Greeter/Usher Joan Niecey

Ushers Cindy Schultz

Bettye Goodnow

Wayne Goodnow

May 26 Lay Reader Tim Gade

Greeter/Usher Ann McKinney

Ushers Peter McKinney

Laura Smith

Steve Smith

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May 19 Lay Reader Marian Nitsky

Greeter Gail Ostrander

Ushers Jerry Ostrander

Melinda Reilly

Katy Waggener

The Deacon on CallforMay is

_=_~=

WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU!

If you are unable to serve on your

scheduled date, please

FIND A SUBSTITUTE

and

NOTIFY THE CHURCH SECRETARY.

* Denotes team leader. The team leader shouldcall the other servers in advance to make surethey plan to attend church on the designatedday. If not, the server should find a substituteand let the team leader know.

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Jun 9

lay leader: Bill Ramage

greeter/usher: Irma Morrisother ushers: Bill Morris

Bill SarbelloTerry Nieman

Jun 16 - Fathers Daylay leader: Chandra Reis

greeter/usher: Joanne Wagnerother ushers: Joy Harding

Melinda ReillyNancy Snyder

Jun 23lay leader: Cindy Schultz

greeter: Dorothy Favittaother ushers: Gwyn Ramage

Bill Ramage

Nelda PolanskyRuth Ryf

Jun 30lay leader: Fred Sirois

greeter/usher: June Edickother ushers: Margaret Gardham

Harold ArmstrongPeter McKinney

Jul 7lay leader: Steve Smithgreeter/usher: Katy Waggener

other ushers: Harold ArmstrongJoan Niecey

Peter McKinney

Jul 14

lay leader: Bruce Williamsongreeter/usher: Mark Hutchinson

other ushers: Trudy HutchinsonBetty KobanChuck Koban

Jul 21

lay leader: Harold Armstrong

greeter: Jean Zelezniakother ushers: Nancy Messersmith

Ron MessersmithGail Ostrander

Jerry Ostrander

Jul 28

lay leader: Charlotte Hasselbarthgreeter/usher: Dorothy Rice

other ushers: Katy WaggenerJoanne Wagner

Joy Harding

Aug 4

lay leader: Trudy Hutchinsongreeter/usher: Maureen Kimmererother ushers: Bill Sarbello

Sue FerrisDianna Newman

Aug 11lay leader: Diane Irwin

greeter/usher: Laura Smithother ushers: Steven Smith

Chandra ReisJon Reis

Aug 18lay leader: Nancy Messersmith

greeter/usher: Trudy Hutchinsonother ushers: Mark Hutchinson

Lynda Jacobsen

Howard Jacobsen

Aug 25lay leader: Betty Dietzgreeter/usher: Betty Koban

other ushers: Chuck KobanNancy Messersmith

Ron Messersmith

Upcoming Schedule for Lay Readers, Greeters, and Ushers

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Natalie A. Sleeth

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Hi Friends!

Just a little update! Easter dinner we served a record amount of meals, 777! That includes asecond helping and takeout meals.

Sometimes I struggle with celebrating the fact that so many people are in need, but Ialso get to

see the other side of things, all of the calls I receive from folks who share with me you guyshelped me when I needed it and I want to give back and volunteer. Now thats what this is allabout!

Thanks to all of the support we get from friends like you, we are able to continue to open our

doors and allow our guests the opportunity to spend their holidays here in a family atmosphere!

Thanks for the donated toiletries we were able to double bless our guests with! Some of you

made placemats, others gave candy and Easter baskets, and many of you prayed and we felt it.

Lots of great things planned this spring! Our new semester of Bridges to Freedom starts today, so

prayers are ALWAYS needed for staff, volunteers, residents and their families, all of us! Anyway Iwanted to check in and say Happy Spring and thank you all for being so faithful!

Ill write you later in the week with some current needs, I know Hannahs Nurture Center, where

our little ones stay while their moms are in class, needs some volunteer help and some supplies tomake that time productive for the kids. Ill work on that list and get back to you all.In the meantime, have a blessed week!

Here are a few of the smiles you helped make possible on Easter!

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HAMILTON UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHPERSONNEL MINISTRY TEAM

SABBATICAL GUIDELINESfor support of

CHURCH SECRETARY

during Reverend Stewart Pattison's 2013 Sabbatical

Reverend Pattison will be away for three one month periods during 2013. In anticipation of his absence thePersonnel Ministry Team has conferred with Reverend Pattison and with Cheryl Cootware, Church Secretary,to assure that Cheryl has appropriate liaison and support during this period.

Cheryl is experienced in her duties and routinely performs in an efficient and courteous manner. Theseguidelines are intended to serve as an asset in continuing the smooth functioning of that important function in

the life and ministry of our church.

Reminder regarding important parameters and time lines for getting information to Cheryl:

...all Ministry Teams and Committees should continue to have bulletin information and announcements into thechurch office no later than Tuesday morning. Otherwise they may not get included in that weeks bulletin;

...a two-week advance notice is required for Cheryl to complete special requests;

...the Church Secretary is not responsible for committee reports or correspondence.

Pastoral needs:

...Reverend MJ Pattison will be on-call for Pastoral needs. In case of emergency or a death in the congregation,

Cheryl will notify both MJ and the Deacon on Call.

Liaison Responsibilities:

...the Personnel Ministry Team members, Sue Ferris, Dorothy Rice and Bill Morris will act as liaison to Cheryl,the Session and congregation. Please let any member of the Team know if you have a question or concern at

any time.

We are excited for Stewart and for the congregation regarding his sabbatical. It is an opportunity for spiritual

renewal and growth for him and for the congregation.

Yours in Christ,

Personnel Ministry Team

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Pentecost Offering

Unlike any other mission funding tool, the special offerings are a wayfor all Presbyterians - regardless of gift amount, church size, orgeographic location, to come together in changing lives around theworld and in our own community.

The Pentecost Offering provides Presbyterians the opportunity toinvest in the future of the church by supporting ministries thatencourage, develop, and support its young people as well as provideassistance to at-risk children.

A Presbyterian church in Norfolk, Virginia used its portion of thePentecost Offering to create the Apple-a-Day program which providesfresh fruit and other healthy snacks to local school children on theirway to class each day.

If you have a box of weekly offering envelopes, there is one for thePentecost Offering included. Envelopes may also be found in thepews during the month of May.

40% of the offering will be retained by Hamilton Union to supportministry with children-at-risk in our community.

60% of the amount received will be sent to PC(USA) toprovide leadership development opportunities forPresbyterian youth and young adults for programs at the

national level.

Since 1998 over $7 million has been raised for theseministries that benefit the younger members of Gods church .

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With this newsletter, the Stewardship Committee begins a monthly column

dedicated to informing and educating the congregation on the many ways your

time, talent and treasure impact the life of Hamilton Union. Our purpose is to

extend those dialogues we begin each year during our annual stewardship

campaigns. We hope you will find this column interesting, informative and at

times even amusing as we explore the creat ive ways your support can benefit

this congregation we all hold near and dear.

We also want to hear from you. What topics would you like us to highlight?

Let us know your thoughts. Stop us at church or give us a call. We look for-

warding to starting this journey with you.

The Members of Your Stewardship Team,

Darlene Bauer, Sue Ferris, Bill Morris, Mickey Nieman, and Bill Ramage

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16th Annual

Grand Garage Sale

Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:30am 2:00pm

Were down to the wire two weeks to go before Grand Garage Sale week!We especially need helpers to carry boxes to the booths and help with sorting.

Booth Donations: Donations such as baked goods, clothing, household items, jewelry,plants, books, small appliances that work, toys, games and sporting goods. Please NO tires,

TVs or large furniture.

Volunteers Needed: Help is needed to set up booths and arrange merchandise as it comesin the week before the sale.

Booth Chairs:Baked Goods: Gwyn & Bill RamageBooks Bill & Carolyn Sarbello

Clothing Linda Crowley & Cindy ShaferCrafts/Seasonal/Christmas - Nancy Snyder, Bettye Goodnow, Margaret PeckHousewares Shirley Irwin & Vi McKaig

Jewelry Darlene Bauer & Charlotte HasselbarthOutdoor Tent Wayne GoodnowPlants - Margaret Gardam

Small Appliances Wayne GannettToys & Games John Reis (assisted by the youth)

Drop off: Starts Sunday, May 12th through Thursday, May 16th - 9:00 am to 2 pmduring the day and 6-8 pm evenings.

Sign UP: There is still time to sign up to help at a booth. You may call Shirley Irwin (456-0377) or Vi McKaig (765-4064) to volunteer.

.

Clean Up - We especially need help cleaning up after the sale. Takes an hour

SAVE THE DATE TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

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NEWS OF PRESBYTERIAN WOMENNEWS OF PRESBYTERIAN WOMENNEWS OF PRESBYTERIAN WOMENNEWS OF PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

In May, Church Women United will meet on Friday, May 3 with a potluck lunch for May Friendship Day Cele-

bration at Third Reformed Church, off Whitehall Road, Albany. Bring a dish to share for lunch, including des-

sert. Beverage will be provided. The theme of the celebration is Swinging Wide the Doors of Hospitality.

The Coordinating Team of Hamilton Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Women will be Tuesday, May 7 at 9:30

a.m.

The opportunity for Presbyterian Women and friends to visit the Albany Symphony Vanguard House, with a

tour by Rae Rau, is Thursday, May 9. Cost is $16, with lunch cost

separate. The carpool group will leave HUPC about 9:30 a.m.

Gade Farm Days are May 17, 18, 19 and May 31, June 1 and 2.

On those days, a percentage of purchases made by all church

members will be given to Presbyterian Women. All church mem-

bers may use the attached slip to record their purchases.

Circle meetings will be on May 28 at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Lesson 8-9 from Epistles will be discussed. The morning circle

meets at 10:30 a.m. Bring your lunch, beverages will be provided.

The evening group meets at 7:00 p.m. with refreshments provided.

Birthday Offering envelopes will be collected.

Looking forward to June, the Mission Minded Meal held at Park-

land Gardens, home of Bertie Chesebrough, will be Tuesday, June

11 at 6:00 p.m. A light menu is planned.

Please feel welcome to join HUPC Presbyterian Women at anytime.

GADE FARM DAYS 2013

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: May 17, May 18, May 19

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: May 31, June 1, June 2

Amount: $_________________________________________________________

Name: __________________________________________________________

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HAMILTON UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

2291 Western Avenue

Guilderland, New York 12084-9747

Change Service Requested

Dated Material Please Deliver Promptly.

Church: (518) 456-5410

FAX: (518) 456-0002

Rev. Pattison (H) 456-1373

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: HamiltonUnionPresbyterianChurch.org

Ministers: The People of Hamilton Union

Our Staff:

Rev. Stewart Pattison, Pastor

Rev. Douglas Gray, Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Mary Jo Pattison, Parish Associate

Charlotte Palmeri, Director of Music

Cheryl Cootware, C hurch Secretary

Newsletter deadline for the

June issue is

Thursday, May 9

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