ANNOUNCEMENTS

Opportunities For Mission and Ministry:

General

Welcome to Congers UMC, we are happy to have you with us!

Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, April 19.  The forty days represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of Satan and preparing to begin his ministry. Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination and reflection.

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  Joint Congers/Pearl River Lenten Bible entitled “Full to the Brim: An Expansive Lent.” Mondays, March 10 to April 14 at 7pm, by Zoom. Led by Rev. Gabrielle Corbett and Bishop J. Link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85891080622pwd=v1Sh5DxZmgpxJ2q4k4yFEj7UTxbvXy.1      

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    We are currently seeking donations to support our scholarship fund, which provides financial assistance to talented individuals who aspire to further their education but may face financial barriers. Your generosity can help cover tuition fees, books, and other essential educational expenses, allowing these young minds to focus on their studies and reach their full potential.

Ways you can help:

1. Make a donation: Visit, Congers United Methodist Church with Bishop Alfred Johnson Online and Mobile Giving App | Made possible by Givelify to contribute directly to our scholarship fund.                 2. Spread the Word: Share this message with friends, family, or colleagues who might also be interested in supporting our cause. 

                                                                                   3. Get involved: If you would like to learn more about our scholarship program or discuss other ways to contribute, pls feel free to reach out.

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    Our own Dorothy Miller was an honoree at East Ramapo CSD’s “Sheroes”. Learn about this inspiring “Shero” here: East Ramapo Sheroes Series 2025 – Dorothy Mille (photo courtesy of East RCD)

Compassion Ministry

Please keep the names on our fellowship hall prayer list  in your hearts this week. If there are additions, removals, or amendments to this list, please let Pat Williams know.

We pray for God’s Peace and Justice throughout this world: The United Nations lists these concerns: wars, such as in the Ukraine occupied by Russia; the unrest in Israel/Palestine; coordinating assistance of all kinds to help Africa help itself; The world’s population is aging, and virtually every country in the world is experiencing growth in the number and proportion of older persons in their population; global issues such as: atomic energy, children, climate change, democracy, disarmament, and food, etc