Circuit Rider - July 2023

JULY 2023 Circuit Rider PEARL RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River, NY 10965 * (845) 735-2241 www.pearlriverumc.com * [email protected] A Word from Pastor Gabrielle... Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. – Psalm 33:12 [KJV] Pastor Gabrielle, Matt, Jesse & Georgia are all doing well! They extend much appreciation and thanks for everyone's support this month. All the prayers, well wishes, folks who’s dropped off food, sent gift cards and everyone helping runs things during the Pastor's maternity leave. With gratitude and love, The Corbett Family. Join us at in-person or on our website at www.pearlriverumc.com or our facebook page at www.facebook.com/pearlriverumc Good news inside this issue: Upcoming Events 2 Ministry News 3 Notes from the PRUMC Board 4-5 In the Community 6 Photo(s) of the Month Community News 7

Thank you to our Summer 2023 Guest Preachers NEXT FAMILY July 2: Rev. James Lee, EPA & GNJ Director of Communications GAME NIGHT July 9: Rev. William Williams III, District Superintendent Meadowlands District FRIDAY, JULY 28TH July 16: Dr. Krystal Woolston 6:30 PM July 23: Matt Corbett July 30: Mini Mission Sunday August 6: Rev. Rich Bowman August 13: Deb Stewart August 20th: Maria Halzack August 27: Deb Stewart PRUMC Outing - Star Wars Night at Clover Stadium (Boulders) Saturday, July 15th at 6:30 pm Tickets include: For kids - light saber and on field Jedi training and certificate $5 food concession stand voucher Vouchers for future weekday games Fun and Family time with our church! To purchase tickets, please contact the church office by phone (845) 735-2241 or e-mail at [email protected]. Please leave your name and how many tickets you wish to reserve. Thank you and SEE YOU THERE! Mini Mission Sunday For a full calendar of events, go to July 30th at 10:30 AM https://www.pearlriverumc.com (see Outreach article, pg. 3 2

OUTREACH MINISTRY Summer Small Group Please remember the \"Blessing Box\" over the summer. It is still located on John St side of church. THE CHOSEN (Season 1) - We are always in need of hygiene products, viewing and discussion group led by Amy Andrews disposable diapers and wipes, powdered baby formula(due to summer heat), also non-perishable food items. We are also looking for a \"Blessings Team\" to take over running the blessings box starting in What: THE CHOSEN is a dramatic series about the August. If you can help, please contact the church life of Jesus Christ from the point of view of those who met him. It tells the stories of ordinary people office. Thank you for your kindness. like Mary Magdalene, Nicodemus, and future disciples like Matthew, Simon Peter, and John. Sunday July 30th is our next Mission Sunday.. They're all negotiating their own challenges and There will be outside work for those who enjoy being issues, but once they begin interacting with Jesus, outside...Our biggest job is meeting downstairs to go their lives begin to change. As they become through as many items as possible in the dugout believers and are called into his service, they must room in preparation for Fall rummage sale. Many also cope with the changes in their lives, and what hands sharing this week for just 1 hour would be so lies in store for them as a result of this helpful and much appreciated. transformation [from Common Sense Media]. Enjoy your summer. Our friends and neighbors still need our help. Our community and church families When: Wednesdays, 6pm - 1 hour for episode, followed by discussion (8 weeks) still need our help. Keep the Red Bird Mission Team in your prayers during their trip later this month. Where: In the sanctuary (bring your eyeglasses) God Bless them and this wonderfuly ministry. Who: Ages 14 and up Episode 1 ‘I Have Called You by Name’ - Luke 8:2 Two brothers struggle with a Jewish tax collector over their debts to Rome; a Pharisee confronts a demon-possessed woman in the \"Red Quarter\" of Capernaum. Make it a family night out! If anyone has any additional family members that might not want to join them (gasp!) in our upcoming Wednesday summer evening video/discussion group, bring them along anyway! We will be making two nets available for badminton, tennis, pickleball, etc. outside (weather permitting) as well to add some additional fellowship opportunities for anyone interested. We hope you are having a great Summer! ������News From the Bell Room ������ Interested in learning how to ring handbells? To register for Fall 2023, please use the link below. Give me a 'ring' via email: [email protected]. https://pearlriverunitedmethodistchurch. Enjoy your summer! Pamela Gunning breezechms.com/form/ab73f0874 3

The next One Board meeting is on Sunday, Aug 27 after Worship. We are currently recruiting for 2-3 vacated seats beginning 2024. Anyone interested can express interest to the church office, Maria, Sara or Melissa. Come be a part of this important church ministry. Thank you. HOST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP TIME/COFFEE HOUR Do you have a Special Occasion (Birthday, Anniversary, Milestone or Special Event) that you want to celebrate with the church? Consider hosting after Worship Coffee Hours. OR just want to volunteer and help organize one Sunday? See Lynn Kavanagh or call the church office for more details. Summer is here! A reminder that the church's bills and need for cleaning and maintenance don't go on vacation. Any help you can provide, is so deeply appreciated. Church Repair & Maintenance Project Day will be on the first Saturday of every month. We so appreciate and thank the many hands that keep our church moving forward. We welcome you to bring tools and supplies! Any questions, please reach out to Chris Stewart at [email protected]. Upcoming dates: July 1st & August 5th 4

ESTATE PLANNING Four articles on Estate Planning, Wills and Thrusts have been printed in the Circuit Rider so far this year. This is the last installment. How do I get started? The first step is to schedule an appointment with an attorney with estate planning experience. You will likely be asked to complete a questionnaire. In preparation for your initial meeting, you should organize the following: Outline your objectives and make a list of your questions. Make a list of all your assets, how they are titled, and who you have designated as beneficiaries on non-probate assets (life insurance, etc.). Estimate your outstanding debts – how much is left on your mortgage, car payments, credit card debt. aMbaokuetathliestfoolflofwamin iglyqmueesmtiboenrss:, other individuals, your church and charities you would like to benefit and think Are these individuals mature enough to handle money? Are any of these individuals dealing with problems such as substance abuse? Gambling issues? Divorce? Is your child married to someone you do not approve of? Is any beneficiary disabled of receiving public benefits? Should an inheritance be held in a trust for the individuals benefit? Is any beneficiary in a profession that is prone to lawsuits? Will any beneficiary be facing potential estate taxes themselves? What church and charities are important to me? What organizations have helped me through difficult times? Where do I want to make a difference? Do you want to make sure that young beneficiaries use the money for education or other prudent endeavors? Are you concerned with passing your property to your heirs in a tax efficient manner? Who would you like your estate to go to in event your beneficiaries predeceased you? Would you like to include gifts to your church or favorite charities? Who would make decisions, health and financial, for you if you were alive but not able to make decisions yourself? Do you have a non-citizen spouse? Once I have these documents in place, am I done? It is important to review, and possibly revise, your documents overtime. Your estate plan may need revising if: You move to a different state. Your financial situation changes, for the better or for worse. Your marital status changes or you have additional children. Your choices for guardian, executor, trustee, power of attorney or health care agent change. You acquire apnroinpheertryitaonuCcteoa.fmstialltee. & Ray Cascia You receive The tax laws change. Heather & John Conklin You want to add or delete beneficiarie s. A beneficiary is no longer living. Your Will can be a testimony to both your faith in others and your faith in God and the church. A bequest to the Pearl River United Methodist Church extends your love for it beyond your lifetime. 5

In our Church Community PRUMC SMILES! If you have any news, announcements, prayer requests, The beautiful new Pentecost alter cloths and/or to add your birthday/anniversary to our list, were made by Pam and Christine Gunning! please call or e-mail the office. Beautiful flowers We join in celebrating given in honor of everyone who has a Georgia's birth birthday and/or anniversary this month. Camille Cascia Christophe r Connor Rachel Connor Helen D'Agostino Norman Ehrlich Emily Gunning Joline Junghans Alison MacDonald Lori Miceli Sara Pafford Warren Pafford Caroline Sletner Doug Smith Camille & Ray Cascia HUGE thank you to all the volunteers, (Bob, Chris, Valerie, Sean, Kathleen, Juan, Heather & John Conklin Gut, Adam, Matt & Nathan) who helped repair and restore the parsonage balcony. It looks great! We are truly thankful! 6

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