Cicero United Methodist Church

Everett J. Bassett, coordinating pastor

Jack Keating, associate pastor

8416 Brewerton Rd, PO Box 1087

Cicero NY  13039

699-2731  

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website: www.ciceroumc.net

Sunday Worship:                   Praise and Worship Service 8:45 AM

  Traditional Service 10:30 AM

  God's Country Worship Jamboree,

                2^nd Sunday at 6:00 PM   

Service of Prayer and Healing monthly,

                3^rd Sunday at 6:00 PM

Sunday School:  9:00 and 10:45

Nursery Care is provided for children up to the age of 3 during both services. 

Director of Christian Education:  Sue Bonspille

Director of Music:  Nancy Congdon

                Praise and Worship Director and Pianist:  Colin Keating

                Organist:  Jared Shepard  

Administrative Assistant:  Kim Marsh

                Kim's office hours:  Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM    

Office Support:  Linda Gauthier-Bouwens

Nursery Care Providers:  Shennen Colburn, Jennifer Meyer

Ushers:    8:45: Don Jacobson, Richard Parker                

                 10:30:  Ralph Rushworth, Bob Curtin

Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator: 

                Ellie Stivers 751-1156  or  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

A NOTE TO PARENTS AND OTHERS WHO BRING CHILDREN TO OUR CHURCH:  The safety of your child is sacred to us.  All paid staff of our church, and all volunteers who work with children or youth, have undergone a process of application, reference checking, and screening.  We adhere to a "Two-Adult" and/or "Open Door" policy, and conduct regular training regarding child/sexual abuse prevention.  Please contact Rev. Bassett or Sue Bonspille with any questions regarding this policy.

ANNOUNCEMENT POLICY  Please call the church office by 3 PM the preceding Friday to be put on the verbal announcement list for Sunday. 

PUBLISHING DEADLINES:  for Announcements:       Noon on Thursdays

       for Newsletter:                  17^th of every month

Announcements for Sunday, May 9, 2010

FLOWERS

In memory of our mothers Doris Russ and Teddy Ruckdeschel

Elaine and John Ruckdeschel

In memory of Doris Zoranski

husband John Zoranski

UMW GENERAL MEETING - scheduled for May 13 has been postponed until June 10. 

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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER - Sunday May 16^th from 4 PM until 7 PM, sponsored by our Mission Team. Proceeds will be used to support this year's Mission Trip to Sabine Pass, TX, and help with some much needed repair and maintenance at Syracuse Westside Urban Mission at Brown Memorial Church in Syracuse.  Pre-sale tickets will be available in the Narthex after both services today, & next Sunday.  Pre-sale prices are $5 each or $15 per family (up to 6 persons).  Tickets at the door will be $6 each or $20 per family.

                We hope to see you there for some food, fun and fellowship!

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EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY PROGRAMMING  A ministry team has been formed at CUMC to assist members of our congregation, and ultimately the wider community, who are experiencing employment difficulties due to our country's economic crisis.  If you are underemployed, unemployed, facing layoff or job loss, come join us as we offer spiritual and practical assistance to help you during this time of job transition.  All Sunday evening programs will be from 7:00 - 9:00 PM and feature speakers, resources, and more.  Any questions can be directed to Sally Bakker, Jack Keating, Cris Ann Tryniski, or Garry Wood.

May 16:  Career opportunities in CNY

May 23:  Resume's transferrable skills, applications

June 6:   Interviewing

June 13:  Cover letters, job search resources

June 20:  Networking, social networking

                Reserve your spot, including a need for child care, by contacting the church office at 699-2731 or by email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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THE LAST LECTURE is a book filled with living-life-to-the-fullest advice from a college professor. The author, Randy Pausch, a professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon who was diagnosed with terminal cancer, writes about such topics as: remember to laugh, seizing every moment, overcoming obstacles, appreciate the gifts you receive, and enabling the dreams of others. The Discipleship Team invites you to join a book study to discuss these topics of this enlightening book. The study will be on Sunday nights starting May 16^th at 7:00PM and will run 6 weeks ending on June 27^th. If you cannot make all sessions, but are still interested in attending some, please feel to sign up, child care will be available. There will be a sign up in the Welcome Center. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mary Lemery at 676-5281 or 806-9370 

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CHIMNEY BLUFFS PARK DESTINATION  Thursday, May 20  If you like to walk in the woods with spring flowers blooming and also see awesome natural formations,  join the Long Players (LPs) on the third Thursday in May.  We will meet at the church at 9:45 a.m. and carpool to the Sodus Bay area.  After the walk we will eat in an area restaurant.  We should be back to church around  2 o'clock.  Please sign up at the welcome center desk, so that we will not leave without you, and we can let the restaurant know how many to expect.
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MEN'S BREAKFAST  Wanted men who enjoy Christian fellowship and a hearty breakfast. Join the United Methodist Men for breakfast: 7:30 AM, Saturday, May 22nd. Pastor Jack is the lead chef, there is certain to be a few surprises. 

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INTERESTED IN A MISSION TRIP TO ZIMBABWE, AFRICA?  Yes! We are going back and asking you to come! 2011 June or July--- We would love to have anyone with just a peed of interest come to our meeting May 16 [Sunday] 3pm @ my house Diane Travers  phone 699 -4786.  We will be talking about our water project/and plans for 2011. Is God calling you?

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NEW MOTHER'S TEA New babies are a gift from God, and they could not be here without mothers! If you are a new or expecting mother, or a new grandmother, please join us on Sunday, June 13 at 12:00 noon as we honor all of the new mothers in our church family. Our new mother's tea will be held in Fellowship Hall. There will be some games, some gifts, some fellowship and don't forget the cake. Please RSVP to Rose Atherton. 699-8184 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL  Will take place this summer from July 26 - 30.  Registration forms and HELP NEEDED  forms are on the Welcome Center desk.  For more information, see Sue Bonspille.

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THE MILITARY SHEPHERDING AREA of the Care Committee is seeking the name and address of any loved one presently serving in the military in the Middle East or outside the United States within our church families. The Military Shepherding committee plans to prepare and mail by mid-June a package to each soldier who is serving outside our country's borders.  Please contact Donna Stenzel at 458-1531 with the information.

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DELTA SONIC GIFT CARDS  Keep your car sparkly clean!  $3.00 will purchase a $5.00 car wash gift card, also valid toward detail shop service or an oil change at the Delta Sonic on Rt. 11 in North Syracuse.  A member of the Finance Committee will be available in the Welcome Center after each service for transactions.

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WESTSIDE MINISTRY CLOTHES We collected winter clothes, boots, variety of other clothes, shoes, and a queen mattress and a mattress box - two full van loads. Thank you for your generous donations. The collection box will remain in the hallway across from Sue Bonspille's office.  Let us know any big items like mattresses, box springs, couches, or chairs. Small appliances are always needed. Next seasonal clothes collection would be in September. Thank you all, again, the Missions Team.

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LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES MISSION OPPORTUNITY     Your ongoing donations of non-perishable food items are greatly appreciated by Anna's Pantry & Syracuse Westside Urban Missions at Brown Memorial UMC.  These donations have helped to ease the terrible financial strain for many families in both of these communities.  Please continue your donations through this Easter Season as we remember the greatest gift ever...the life of our savior Jesus Christ.  Your donations can be placed in the shopping cart in the Narthex.  Others from our church give the donation of their time, energy & gasoline - sorting & then delivering items to Cicero or the City of Syracuse's West Side.  Thank you for your support of this important ongoing Mission!

~ The Missions Team

Church Activity Calendar for May 2 - 9        

Sunday 5/9                            6:00 PM                God's Country Jamboree

Monday 5/10                          7:00 PM               Evangelism

                                                  7:00 PM               Fellowship

                                                  7:00 PM               Worship

Tuesday 5/11                         6:15 PM               Praise and Worship

                                                  7:00 PM               Trustees

Wednesday 5/12                  7:00 PM               God's Country Rehearsal

                                                  7:00 PM               Senior Choir

Thursday 5/13                       6:30 PM               Disability Awareness Group

Friday 5/14                              -----------              

Saturday 5/15                        -----------

Sunday 5/16                4:00 PM Missions Spaghetti Dinner

                                                  6:00 PM               Healing Service

                                                  7:00 PM               Employment Ministry

                                                  7:00 PM               The Last Lecture