Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Joyful Noise Christmas Concert
The third annual "Joyful Noise" Christmas Concert is planned Sunday, December 12th at 3pm at Burdett Presbyterian Church. The "Joyful Noise" choir and special guests will present a program of traditional and contemporary Christmas music. You're invited to join the fun and sing-along. Light refreshments will be provided.
Soup n' Sandwich Luncheon
The Soup n' Sandwich winter luncheon series returned to Burdett Presbyterian Church Saturday, November 20th, from 11:30am to 1pm. Enjoy homemade soups, made-to-order sandwiches, dessert and beverage for just $6 per person. Take-outs will be available. The Soup n' Sandwich series continues the third Saturday of hte month through next April.
Thanksgiving Dinner
November 25th brings the fifth annual Burdett Presbyterian Church community Thanksgiving Day dinner. Thanks to the generous support of volunteers and local businesses, we will again offer a FREE Thanksgiving Day dinner to anyone who wishes to join us. The menu will include roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, escalloped corn, green beans, squash, fruit salad,rolls, apple or pumpkin pie and beverage. Dinners will be served between noon and 2pm. You may eat in or take-out and deliveries will be made in the Burdett area. Reservations are requested by November 17th by calling 607-546-8560. Anyone wishing to make a donation may send it to Thanksgiving Dinner, c/o Burdett Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 218, Burdett, NY 14818.
Burdett Presbyterian Church is grateful for ongoing and generous financial support. Without it, we could not afford to keep the doors of our small church open. And therein is our dilemma. Our nation and the world continue to face tough economic times. Millions, including folks in our congregation, have lost jobs and are searching for work. Others have seen retirement plans impacted by unsettled financial markets. Even our church’s small trust fund has taken a hit.
You work hard to pay bills, provide food and shelter for your family and plan for retirement. It seems unfair to ask for your continued financial support of our church---let alone an even greater financial commitment.
In his devotional novel, In His Steps, author Charles Sheldon imagined an entire small town asking “What would Jesus do in this situation?” and, “What would further Christ’s cause?” Merely asking those questions transformed lives. That was fiction….this is reality. That was “Raymond, USA” and this is Schuyler County, New York.
During tough times, the church must keep its doors open. Jesus asks us to care for those who are sick, hungry, lonely, abused and forgotten. And the reality of keeping the doors open requires money. Fuel, electric, insurance and phone bills must be paid, along with Dick Evans. Not to mention mission efforts to care for those less fortunate.
November 28th marks the start of the Advent season. Consider the many gifts God has poured upon you. Reflect on the celebrations and joys of your heart. In prayer, contemplate what God has given you and what you should return to God and others. Ask yourself “what you can afford,” but also ask “What does Jesus need?” Christ needs committed disciples, loving hearts and cheerful, generous stewards of the gifts entrusted to us.
Who knows, if enough of us ask the right question, and if enough of us answer it in faith, maybe we really can change reality!
You work hard to pay bills, provide food and shelter for your family and plan for retirement. It seems unfair to ask for your continued financial support of our church---let alone an even greater financial commitment.
In his devotional novel, In His Steps, author Charles Sheldon imagined an entire small town asking “What would Jesus do in this situation?” and, “What would further Christ’s cause?” Merely asking those questions transformed lives. That was fiction….this is reality. That was “Raymond, USA” and this is Schuyler County, New York.
During tough times, the church must keep its doors open. Jesus asks us to care for those who are sick, hungry, lonely, abused and forgotten. And the reality of keeping the doors open requires money. Fuel, electric, insurance and phone bills must be paid, along with Dick Evans. Not to mention mission efforts to care for those less fortunate.
November 28th marks the start of the Advent season. Consider the many gifts God has poured upon you. Reflect on the celebrations and joys of your heart. In prayer, contemplate what God has given you and what you should return to God and others. Ask yourself “what you can afford,” but also ask “What does Jesus need?” Christ needs committed disciples, loving hearts and cheerful, generous stewards of the gifts entrusted to us.
Who knows, if enough of us ask the right question, and if enough of us answer it in faith, maybe we really can change reality!
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