6 Pastor Ray appreciates the assistance in keeping everyone awake! -- Pastor Ray
Thank
you for your giving to the Native American Sunday offering (Note: this year NHUMC gave $73 towards this cause). – Sandi Scianciulli, Conference Committee on Native American Ministries
Anniversaries: May 20 Gary and Kay Trostle May 25 Kevin and Loyda Brendle May 27 Graham and Jane Webster May 27 Nate and Ginny Smith May 28 Gordon and Betty Heal Please call the church office (354-0226) so we can update our records if your name was missed.
NHUMC
received a certificate in grateful recognition of our 2012 financial support for Peace with Justice. – UM Eastern Pennsylvania
Our United Methodist Expenses
Birthdays: May 4 Jeremy Good May 6 Kay Trostle May 7 Lucinda Boone May 10 Ann Hansen May 12 Joe Mitton May 17 Ethel Davis May 21 Mary Jane Delgado May 22 Dolly Blessing May 23 Anne Hall May 24 Ryan Stoltzfoos May 26 Ashley Baxter May 27 Bill Middleton May 29 Rachel and Ben Wagner May 31 Dee Sauder 6
One of the expenses we face monthly is our United Methodist Conference Accounts. For several years we were unable to pay the full amount that we were billed each year for the various accounts. Changing to a gas heating boiler and having Pastor Ray on a part-time basis has been two of the largest factors, which beginning in 2012 and continuing into 2013 has helped us pay more to the Conference. One of the best ways to explain our Conference expenses, I thought, would be to let you know what all of the eleven accounts are defined as. • World Service – Giving to this fund empowers evangelistic efforts, stimulates Bible study and spiritual commitment, encourages church growth and discipleship, and help God’s children everywhere. Every dollar we give to this fund will support a child who is beginning to ask about God or an adult who is reaffirming their beliefs or who is coming to Christ for the first