Amber Congregational Church

Worship News    EASTER TIDE

 

Spring is here, flowers are coming up, soon the conditions will be right, and all will spring forth. We talk about how we love this time of year with everything fresh and new. As Christians, and believers, we have waited from Christmas to the anticipation of Easter where our focus was on Jesus’ birth and then the cross. We know to answer the call and pick up the cross, to follow Him. Jesus went before us, preparing the way. He willingly gave His life for our sake, rose victoriously and we are called to follow Him. Because He has gone before us, we are taught how to, for His sake, as we follow Him into the world.

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At this time between Easter Day and Pentecost give some thought to what Paul said. “I have been crucified with Christ….” He did not say that he was determined to imitate Christ or to make an effort to follow Christ. He said, “I have identified with Him in His death.” Once there is acknowledgement and action upon what Christ has accomplished for “me” it becomes accomplished in “me.” We become Identified with Him in His death. A total commitment upon which the Holy Spirit then has the opportunity to grant the “holiness of Christ”. To live a faith that only comes from the Son of God. Amen!

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Nancy Barber - Worship Director

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Trustees Notes and News

 

We hear you! We know the sound system is in need of repair and/or replacement. We have been trying various fixes over the past year, and now on a weekly basis. We are investigating all options and hope to have our sound system operating properly very soon. We appreciate your patience at this time.

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A very BIG THANK YOU to those who came out to help at the Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 18th. A few tasks remain (in addition to many ongoing projects). Please check out the list on the bulletin board in the Kish Room, or ask a Trustee how you can help.

 

Please check out the no longer used furniture items we have downstairs. These are available for a donation (thank you). A list of the items available is posted on the bulletin board. Feel free to ask a Trustee to bring an item upstairs if you are not able to navigate the stairs. We are happy to help.

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Doug LaFrance - Trustee Chair

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Dates to Mark on Your Calendar

 

• Friendship Luncheon – The Friendship Luncheon is held the first Wednesday of each month. The next is Wednesday, May 6th . Lunch is served at noon. Anyone wishing to help please contact Linda Henderson. 315-378-7305.

• Supper Club – Please join us and bring your favorite dish to pass. We gather on the second Saturday of each month. We hope to see you on Saturday, May 9 th at 6 p.m.

• Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, May 18th – 8:00 a.m. – at the Milkhouse.

• Women’s LYFE Conference – Friday & Saturday May 29th and 30th 

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Women’s LYFE Conference IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP – LYFE 2026 Conference Friday & Saturday May 29- 30 at the First Baptist Church in Johnson City, New York (all on one floor, same site as last year, about an hour from Amber). Join us for LYFE and experience inspiration, laughter, and worship—and leave refreshed, strengthened, and ready to live your faith every day. The keynote speaker is Lina AbuJamra.

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The cost for the conference is $250 per person. The conference includes lunches, Friday dinner, snacks, breakout sessions and main sessions. If you register and can't go, let LYFE know by May 23 and you can send a substitute. There is also Friday or Saturday only prices. We will need to obtain hotel rooms, so please let me know when you register so I can know how many are going. Last year the rooms (double occupancy – two queen beds) cost $78 per person. Any questions, please call or text me at 315-391-6443 or email gailfrary@gmail.com.

Hope you will join us!

Info & register at: https://lyfeconference.org/ Group: Amber Congregational Church Group Leader: Gail Frary

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Monthly Church Calendar

May 2, Saturday, Elders Meeting

May 6, Wednesday, Friendship Luncheon at noon

May 7, Thursday, Trustees Meeting 7:00 p.m.

May 9, Saturday, Joint Leadership Meeting (Elders and Trustees) 9:00 a.m.

May 9, Saturday, Supper Club 6 p.m.

May 10, Sunday, Mother’s Day

May 15, Friday, Ladies Game Night 7 p.m.

May 16, Saturday Men’s Breakfast 8:00 a.m.

May 31, Sunday, Coffee Hour 10:45 a.m.

June 3, Wednesday, Friendship Luncheon at noon. – This is the last gathering till September. Please join mark your calendar and join us!