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Co-op City Times / January 13, 2024
Church of the New Vision
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church
*UHHWLQJV LQ WKH QDPH RI RXU /RUG DQG 6DYLRU -HVXV &KULVW 7KH &KXUFK of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to ZRUVKLS ZLWK XV DW (LQVWHLQ /RRS 1RUWK %URQ[ 1< &KXUFK SKRQH 718-671-8746, and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039. Happy, Healthy New Year to all. Our scripture verse for 2024 is: Hebrews 12:2 NIV “/HW XV ¿[ RXU H\HV RQ -HVXV WKH $XWKRU DQG SHUIHFWHU RI RXU IDLWK ZKR IRU WKH MR\ VHW EHIRUH +LP KH HQGXUHG WKH FURVV VFRUQLQJ LWV VKDPH DQG VDW GRZQ DW WKH ULJKW KDQG RI WKH 7KURQH RI *RG ´ Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. All are welcomed. Masks are required and temperature will be taken. Noon Day Prayer Line now open 12-12:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer 6HUYLFH DQG %LEOH 6WXG\ S P 7KH &RQIHUHQFH /LQH QXPEHU $FFHVV &RGH 3OHDVH PXWH \RXU SKRQH January 7th Worship Service Theme: ³&RPH DQG )LQG :KDW \RX 1HHG ´ Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 KJV ³&RPH XQWR PH DOO \H WKDW ODERXU DQG are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of PH IRU , DP PHHN DQG ORZO\ LQ KHDUW DQG \H VKDOO ¿QG UHVW XQWR \RXU VRXOV )RU my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Announcements & Save the Dates Friday, January 12 – Join the Women’s =RRP book discussion on “Of Fire and Lion” by Mesu Andrews. To RSVP and obtain =RRP information, call 718-671-2623 or email Sis. L Scott at /-6&277B #\DKRR FRP Saturday, February 10 – $PHQ 0LQLVWULHV DQG &KXUFK RI WKH 1HZ 9LVLRQ present “A Blueprint for Wellness” at the church location, 135 Einstein Loop from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 6HUYLFHV RIIHUHG DUH 3UH %LR 0HWULF +HDOWK 6FUHHQLQJ &RYLG YDFFLQH and Flu shots, eye exam and blood pressure testing. Bring family, friends and guests. All are welcome. Wednesday, August 14 – Now accepting $50 deposits to see “Daniel” at the Sight & Sound Theatre. Adults, $215/Youth, $175. We continue to pray for speedy recovery for the sick and shut-in, and offer condolences to families who lost loved ones and good health and wellness for all. <RXU FRQWULEXWLRQV WLWKHV DQG RIIHULQJV FDQ EH PDLOHG WR &KXUFK RI 1HZ Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Thank you. —Brenda Brown
6W -RVHSK¶V LV ORFDWHG DW 'UHLVHU /RRS ORZHU OHYHO &R RS &LW\ %URQ[ NY 10475. E-mail: stjosephsepc@aol.com &KXUFK SKRQH QXPEHU 3ULHVW LQ &KDUJH )U 6LPHRQ 2 -RKQVRQ FHOO *UHHWLQJV 'XH WR WKH RQJRLQJ SDQGHPLF DQG UHODWHG UHSDLUV WR RXU VSDFH 6W -RVHSK¶V &KXUFK KDV PDGH VRPH DGMXVWPHQW WR RXU VFKHGXOH RI VHUYLFHV XQWLO further notice. We are gradually getting back to normal. In-person worship service for the second Sunday after The Epiphany will be conducted by Father Simeon Johnson at the church on Sunday, January 14, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. Please also remember to tune in for the usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon. To participate by teleconference, dial $FFHVV &RGH IROORZHG E\ WKH VLJQ Reminder! Our Sunday School will reopen tomorrow, Sunday, January 14. Please be prepared to take your young children and/or grandchildren with you on Sundays. It is that time of year again when we collect, complete and return our Pledge Cards. 7KHVH FDUGV DUH PHDQW WR UHÀHFW RXU ¿QDQFLDO SOHGJH DV ZHOO as an offer to volunteer our time and talent where and when possible. Please remember to pray about these commitments and do the best that you can. Our Annual General Meeting will take place immediately after the church service on Sunday, January 28. Please note your calendar accordingly. Sincere condolences to our members, families and friends who have recently lost loved ones. May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace. To our sick and shut-in, we extend our well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery. Happy Birthday and best wishes to all the January birthday celebrants. We at St. Joseph’s are collecting food (cans and dry goods) for the food 3DQWU\ DW *UDFH (SLVFRSDO &KXUFK :HVW )DUPV ,I \RX FDQ SOHDVH FRQWULEXWH for those in need. *UDFH DQG SHDFH —Merville Chambers
Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo De Cristo
I heard you, but I was afraid! In this new year 2024, do you want more from God or less of God? It is time to leave 2023 behind us and begin to live intentionally this New Year. We must stop hiding and allow the power of God to propel us into the areas of life where we can be used to uplift and bless others. (Genesis 3:9) “But the Lord God called to the man, where are you? He answered, I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so, I hid. And he said, who told you that you were naked?” 1. “I heard you:” You were present, you were active, and you were available. You called me. 2. “and I”: I exalted myself above you, turned from you because I focused on myself and found an excuse to hide from you. Fellowship with you became painful to me. 3. “was afraid:” My sin, my pride, my shame, my low self-esteem, I became stuck in them. Some people are still grieving over the mistakes of their past dwelling on how they failed God. Yet, the truth is that you can only fail someone who does not know what you are capable of. God knew of our failure before we ever failed. 4. “Who told you?” Who confessed, declared, confronted, conquered and overcame you? Yet there is still hope to overcome our fears. We must turn to God and allow him to prune and propel us into the person he wants us to be. Focus on God’s goodness and stay strong. (Luke 13:6) -HVXV WROG WKLV SDUDEOH ³$ PDQ KDG D ¿J WUHH JURZLQJ LQ KLV YLQH\DUG DQG KH ZHQW WR ORRN IRU IUXLW RQ LW EXW GLG QRW ¿QG DQ\ 6R KH VDLG WR the man who took care of the vineyard, For three years now I’ve been comLQJ WR ORRN IRU IUXLW RQ WKLV ¿J WUHH DQG KDYHQ¶W IRXQG DQ\ &XW LW GRZQ :K\ should it use up the soil? Sir, the man replied, leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. ,I LW EHDUV IUXLW QH[W \HDU ¿QH ,I QRW WKHQ cut it down.” Whatever life throws at you this year use it as fertilizer for growth and maturity. Schedule 147 Dreiser Loop (lower level) The church will be open Mon.-Sat. at 6 p.m. throughout January for prayer. Sunday (YHU\ ¿UVW 6XQGD\ RI WKH PRQWK LV %LOLQJXDO &RPPXQLRQ 6HUYLFH Spanish, 9 a.m., and English Service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday: Prayer, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wed. & Thurs.: Non-perishable food distribution from 12-2 p.m. Thursday: Prayer/Bible Study 6:30-8 p.m. Friday: Youth Service (Operation Grace) 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday: All fellowships are postponed until February. %OHVVLQJV LQ &KULVW ––Pastor Luis F. Ramos Jr.
Co-op City United Methodist Church IEMU de Co-op City Open Doors, Open Hearts, and Open Minds. Come and Visit Us – We are a multi-ethnic and bilingual Bible-centered FRQJUHJDWLRQ ZLWK VSLULW ¿OOHG ZRUVKLS :H RIIHU D YDULHW\ RI RSSRUWXQLWLHV IRU spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community Services are held in-person at 2350 Palmer Avenue across from Building 30. Parking is available. You can also participate with us via =RRP (904 4685745) or )DFHERRN OLYH 8QLWHG 0HWKRGLVW &KXUFK RI &R RS &LW\ <RX DUH DOZD\V ZHOFRPH –Pastor, David Jolly ³, DP WKH OLJKW RI WKH ZRUOG :KRHYHU IROORZV PH ZLOO QHYHU ZDON LQ GDUNQHVV EXW ZLOO KDYH WKH OLJKW RI OLIH ´ ±-RKQ As we begin the new year, we are anxious about what this year could bring. Despite the change in the calendar, many continue with the same challenges and the unknown accentuate our feelings of fear of the future. In the face of so much uncertainty, we tend to succumb and forget the hope we harbor in our KHDUWV GXULQJ $GYHQW DQG &KULVWPDV For the tired, fearful or anxious, there is a light to guide you through whatever you face and there is hope. His name is Jesus, and His grace really is enough WR VDYH DQG VXVWDLQ XV GXULQJ WKHVH GLI¿FXOW WLPHV /HW XV UHPHPEHU EH\RQG the holiday festivities, that Jesus came into the world and his life brought light to all. That light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. Moreover, with his life, he paid the price of our salvation and that brings us hope of eternal life. Our challenge is to keep that light and hope alive in us all year, and at the VDPH WLPH WR EH D OLJKW WR VRZ KRSH LQ RWKHUV 6R SDXVH SUD\ DQG UHÀHFW E\ asking yourself: • What do I need to do to grow in the knowledge of Jesus and to keep the light and hope alive in my heart during this new year? • How can I be a light to others for the honor and glory of our God? 0D\ WKH OLJKW RI -HVXV &KULVW RXU 6DYLRU LOOXPLQDWH DQG JXLGH WKH OLYHV RI IDPLOLHV DQG IULHQGV LQ RXU FRPPXQLW\ WKLV \HDU Come and Receive a Blessing: Tuesday: Online Bible Study (=RRP: 904-468-5745) * Español @: 12:15 p.m.; Estudiando El Libro de Daniel * English @: 6:00 p.m. Studying the Book of Daniel Thursday: Bilingual Prayer Service in-person, 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Upcoming Events: Save the dates. All are welcome! Sunday, January 14: Spanish Service at 10:00 a.m. and English Service at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, the 14th: 5HY 'U 0DUWLQ /XWKHU .LQJ 6HUYLFH DW S P &UDZIRUG 0HPRULDO 8QLWHG 0HWKRGLVW &KXUFK :KLWH 3ODLQV 5RDG WK Street, Bronx, NY 10467 2U MRLQ YLUWXDOO\ ZZZ )DFHERRN FRP &UDZIRUGPXPF =RRP: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98557403533. 2U GLDO 3LQ Thursday, January 18: ³&XW WKH 6DOW ´ Bilingual Workshop facilitated by /&2$ DW D P ––Graciela Abadia
