Don’t miss out! Keep up with the PVUMC happenings by printing out the calendar for August, 2009.
Getting to know you!
To get to know the people of our church, Pastor Carl would like the opportunity to meet with you in small groups after church service.
Sign up sheets for various Sundays are on the Bessie Table in the Narthex. Since Pastor Carl will be away on Sunday, July 26th, that date is not on the sheet.
UMW August 2009
The UMW takes a break from meetings during the summer months, but we will begin meeting again in September. At that time, our hope is to have some information to share about making some changes and/or additions to our meeting schedule in order to attract more ladies.
Also at the September meeting we’ll begin collecting items for our mission kits by bringing something for the school kits. This is a good time to take advantage of the sales around on all the school supplies.
For anyone interested in contributing, a list of needed items will be available on the Bessie Table in the next couple of weeks.
In the meantime, I hope everyone enjoys the remaining days of the summer. Be sure to take time to appreciate the beauty of God’s wonderful world, and to give Him your thanks.
Shalom, Margo
Letter from Pastor Carl
I’ve been your pastor for only a few days, but during those few days I have had an enjoyable time of getting to know some of the members of this church.
My wife, Dainn, and I returned from a Volunteers In Mission (VIM) trip to Cochabamba Bolivia on July 4th. Diann came down with pneumonia the next day. She remained bed ridden for almost two weeks. I confessed (from the pulpit 7/12) that I was not a very good nurturer when it comes to taking care of her needs. So, someone picked up on that and sent me home with some flowers and some food left over from that wonderful reception on my first Sunday. Thank you. Diann was able to come with me for the next Sunday; her first time out. Thank you for the cards and the prayers.
I am the coordinator for the New York Conference sponsored VIM to Bolivia, so you will hear more about this as we journey together in the coming days. This is a Conference in mission led by a bishop in mission, Jeremiah Park.
Pleasant Valley UMC is also in mission right here, right now. Mission is all about building the body of Christ both at home and far away, so the world will know how great God is I want to get to know the people of this congregation. I will need your help. I plan to have office hours on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. You may drop in for a visit during those hours or we can set a time and date that better suits your needs. I’ll be available every Tuesday from 2 – 6 p.m. for other opportunities to get together.
I intend to be present at the scheduled Tuesday evening meetings as well. I would love to be invited for a meal before the meeting. On Sundays, following worship, I will be meeting with 8-10 people who sign up at the Bessie Table. This will provide another opportunity for us to exchange our stories and experiences. This kind of “getting together” will help me to serve as your pastor and leader for the coming days.
I envision my time with you as an opportunity to lead each other to the waters of God’s grace so that we may lead others to the possibility of falling in love with God in Christ Jesus.
Love, pastor Carl Franson
Please join us in welcoming our new Pastor!
Pastor Carl Franson will be joining us Sunday, July 12th. We will be having a special coffee hour to welcome him. Please be prepared to wear your nametags to assist him in getting to know us all.
Pastor Carl is a retired Methodist minister who resides in Limerock with his wife, Diann. They have five grown children and are blessed with nine grandchildren.
Carl received his Master’s from Bangor Theological Seminary and his baccalaureate from the University of Maine. He spent seven years in Maine and three years in Vermont prior to returning to Connecticut as the pastor of the Sharon United Methodist Church for 13 years.
He is currently in Bolivia representing the New York Annual Conference and will return to the states the beginning of July.
Choir is taking the summer off
The Chancel Choir is taking a much-deserved break for the summer.
Thanks to Mary Forman, our choir director extraordinaire, and the entire choir for their inspirational music for the past year.
The lovely music really makes our church “sing.”
During July and August, Mary will sk for volunteers to join together to sing the anthem each Sunday. If you like to sing but are unable to commit to the rehearsal schedule during the winter months, this is just what you’re looking for!
Things to do in June
June 12 – Spring Fling at the New Hartford Senior Center. Persons 55+ are welcome to join us from 4-8pm for a light supper and an evening of dancing. It will take place at the Berkshire Hall in Brodie Park and is $2.50 per person. Music by our own DJ, Jacques Williams. Call the NHSC at 379-3980 to sign up.
June 13- Beanhole Supper! Seatings start at 5pm.
June 21 – Father’s Day!
VBS – save the dates!
Hey kids (and parents) – it’s that time of year again! The last week of July will be Pleasant Valley UMC’s VBS week, so mark it on your calendars!
For updated info, please visit the VBS page of this blogsite.
Hope to see you there!
Attention Graduates!
If you will graduating this spring from high school or college, we want to offer our congratulations!
In the June Link, graduates will be listed by name and the school from which they graduated.
Please send information to psfoxx@att.net.
VBS Dates – mark your calendar!
Vacation Bible School will be held the last week in July this year. More details will follow!
