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Announcements for the Weeks Ahead

January, 2012

Sun Jan 8:

10:00 am
Worship/Communion
Rev. Dr. James Scott
Mon Jan 9:
9:30 am EES Playgroup
7:30 pm Al-Anon
Tues Jan 10:
5:00 pm Sew What's
5:15 pm Bells
Wed Jan 11:
Senior meal prep
CE meeting
Thurs Jan 12:
9::00 - 4:00 Capital Campaign training
12:00 pm Senior Luncheon
7:00 pm Vocal Choir
Fri Jan 13:
9:00 - 11:00 Capital Campaign training
Sun Jan 15:
10:00 am Worship
Rev. Dr. James Scott
11:30 am Bible Study
Mon Jan 16:
9:30 am EES Playgroup
7:30 pm Al Anon
Tues Jan 17:
1:00 pm Linus Quilters
5:00 pm Sew What's
5:30 pm Bells
Wed Jan 18:
STEEPLE DEADLINE
Thurs Jan 19:
9:00 am Building Needs Committee
12:00 pm Garden Club
7:00 pm Vocal Choir
Sun Jan 22:
10:00 Worship
Rev. Dr. James Scott
Farewell Coffee Hour for Rev. Scott
11:30 am Bible Study
Mon Jan 23:
9:30 EES Playgroup
1:00 pm "A Matter of Balance" Program
7:30 pm Al Anon
Tues Jan 24:
5:00 pm Sew What's
5:30 pm Bells
Thurs Jan 26:
9:00 am Building Needs Committee
7:00 pm Vocal Choir
Sun Jan 29:
10:00 am Worship
Rev. Robert Hamm
Mon Jan 30:
7:30 pm Al Anon
Tues Jan 31:
5:00 pm Sew What's
5:30 pm Bells

JANUARY 2012 WORSHIP

Sunday, January 1, 2012


First Sunday after Christmas/New Year’s Day
Rev. Robert Hamm
10:00 am worship and communion

Sunday, January 8, 2012

First Sunday after Epiphany
Rev. Dr. James Scott
10:00 am worship
11:30 am Bible Study

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Second Sunday after Epiphany
Rev. Dr. James Scott
10:00 am worship
11:30 am Bible Study

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Third Sunday after Epiphany
Rev. Dr. James Scott
10:00 am worship
11:00 am Coffee Hour Celebration for Rev. Dr. Scott
11:30 am Bible Study

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Rev. Robert Hamm
10:00 am worship

Senior Luncheon - Thursday January 12, 2012

Join us for Senior Luncheon on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at noon!

Menu will be:

Nurse will be on site to conduct blood pressure clinic.


MENU

Deviled Eggs
Bean Salad

Meat Loaf
Mashed Potatoes

Carrots
Rolls

Brownie Sundae

"A Matter of Balance" Program comes to Newfane Church

A Matter of BALANCE

Managing Concerns about Falls



A FREE weekly program
Begins
Monday, January 23, 2012
1:00 pm—classes held each Monday @ 1:00pm
Come to one class, come to all!

Occasional falls are something that we experience throughout our lives. When we are young, falls may cause us little difficulty. However, as we get older, a fall may have more serious consequences. We may recover from a fall more slowly, may be unable to carry our usual activities and may even lose our independence. Even if we recover from our physical injuries, the emotional damage caused by a fall may not be so easy to overcome. Paradoxically, by trying to prevent falls through a decrease in activity we may, in fact, increase our chances of falling.

A MATTER of BALANCE is a research based program that has been offered to over 30,000 people in 37 states. During the eight, one week sessions, we will examine different ways to overcome our fear of falls and learn how to prevent them. Unlike some other program, A MATTER of BALANCE approaches this problem by examining a number of different factors. An emphasis is placed on improving your balance and decreasing your fear of falling. During the class participants learn to:



View falls as controllable

Set goals for increasing activities

Make changes to reduce fall risks in the home and community

Exercise to increase strength and balance

Examine physical factors that may effect balance

Explore thoughts and concerns about falling

Develop the tools necessary to avoid falls



This class is designed for ANYONE who is concerned about falling and is willing to participate in a group setting. The permission of a doctor is NOT required as the exercise component of the program can be modified to meet the needs of a wide range of abilities.



We look forward to seeing you Monday, Jan. 23rd @ 1:00 pm or any Monday there after.

New England Ringers to Perform!!!

Mark your calendar now for this upcoming holiday performance. The New England Ringers will perform on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 @ 4:30 pm. Tickets are $15, and available now by calling the church at 802-365-4079 OR Pam Meihak at 365-9669 or meihaks@hughes.net.

The New England Ringers is a fifteen-member handbell ensemble of highly energetic musicians playing the most advanced handbell literature. NER amazes listeners of all ages with a blend of lively and beautiful musical moods and styles. The performances include classical transcriptions, arrangements of familiar favorites, and original compositions. These performances also include a touch of entertaining humor, as well as an artful visual presentation of this unique instrument.

Schedule of Worship October, November, December 2011

OCTOBER

SUNDAY, October 9— Heritage Festival Sunday
8:30 am Rev. Dr. Chris Petrak—Quiet meditation

10:00 am Rev. Dr. James Scott
An abbreviated service, mainly a few hymns, a prayer, and few minutes for parishioners to share joys as summer ends and the fall begins.


SUNDAY, October 16—10:00 am Rev. Robert Hamm
Sermon, “Allegiances in Conflict,” based on Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians, (1:1-10) and Matthew 22:15-22, explores the struggle to live faithfully in contemporary culture.


SUNDAY, October 23—10:00 am Rev. Dr. James Scott
Sermon, "When Friendship Sours". What should be our response as Christians when friendship sours? What are some basic steps to maintain healthy friendship? The two-sidedness of friendship complicates how we maintain relationships; what is the role of honest communication and how does forgiveness enhance friendship? Are there some spiritual guidelines that help us to move on when we have failed in friendship? Can a genuine friendship deteriorate to such an extent it is not worth fixing?


SUNDAY, October 30—Rev. Dr. James Scott
Sermon "Can Families Blend?" Blended families is a modern concept that is difficult to define or live out. What do we mean when we speak of blended families? How do we deal with "baggage" of earlier relationships that is often brought to a new relationship? How do we start fresh, without comparing partners? What should we expect when going into a second or third marriage? Does the Bible say second or third marriages are inherently weak, and to be avoided, or is the matter left to individuals to decide? How can prayer help a couple mature, understand, and expand boundaries of trust.


NOVEMBER
Nov. 6 Rev. Jim Scott
Nov. 13 Rev. Jim Scott

Nov. 20 Rev. Rob Hamm
Nov. 27 Rev. Jim Scott


DECEMBER
Dec. 4 Rev. Jim Scott
Dec. 11 Rev. Jim Scott
Dec. 18 Rev. Jim Scott
Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) Rev. Chris Petrak