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 con-tual 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 Zoom (904-468-5745) or (United Methodist Church of Co-op City). You are always welcome.

During this Lenten Season, as we continue to explore how Jesus was walking toward Jerusalem and his eventual death and resurrection, the Gospel according to John tells the story of a character named Nicodemus, who approaches Jesus “by night” to tell him “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.” (John 3: 1-2). The writer of the Gospel of John has a way of giving us important details and leave them hanging there, for us to use them properly. For instance, why we need to know that Nicodemus approaches Jesus “by night?”

The Gospel of John tell us in chapter 1 that “In him [Jesus] was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:4) Nicodemus, then, represents the movement out of darkness and into the enlightenment of Jesus. Even though the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus seems to drift in different directions, Nicodemus is “through his night” approaching “the light, that is the life of all mankind.”

Nicodemus, with his struggle to understand, is coming out of his dark night and into the true life in the light of Jesus. We pray you, just like Nicodemus, struggle through the darkness of your night and into the light that only Jesus can give!

Come and Receive a Blessing:

First Sunday of the Month – Bilingual Service, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. All are invited to have Communion.

Please Note: From Sunday, March 26, through Easter Sunday on April 9, all services will be bilingual.

Tuesday Online Bible Study (Zoom: 904-468-5745) – Estudio Bíblico en Español: 12:00 p.m.; English Bible Study: 6:00 p.m.

Thursday – Bilingual Prayer Service, in-person, at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday Food Pantry – 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events – Save the Dates. All are welcome!

Holy Week Celebrations:

Palm Sunday Service – April 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Holy Thursday – April 6, Communion Meal from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Good Friday Service – April 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday Breakfast – April 9 at 9:30 a.m, followed by Bilingual Service at 11:00 a.m., and Easter Egg Hunt at 12:30 p.m.

Flea Market on April 15. Interested vendors, contact Pauline Taylor at 718320-1552, or Juanita Anderson at 917-306-5105.

Nutrition Workshop on Thursday, April 20, at 11:30 a.m. This is a bilingual discussion. Light refreshments and free giveaways.

For additional information, please contact Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez-Orta, pastor, at 787-370-6382, or email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

––Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez-Orta

718-790-9120, leave a message if there is no answer, and we will return your call. May the peace of our Lord be with you. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level, with Pastors Nancy and Angelo Rosario. We welcome you to share in worship and fellowship with us. We are a Word-teaching house of prayer and deliverance.

The theme for March, Women’s History Month is “Women of Substance.” On March 26, our guest speaker is Rev. Cynthia Isales and its also our monthly end of month birthday celebration for March birthdays with food and cake. You

Join us on April 2 for Palm Sunday Service at 10 a.m. On Holy Thursday, April 6, we will have communion Service at 7 p.m.; and April 7, Good Friday Service

Young Adult Bible Studies with Min. Chinyeri via Zoom on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. Zoom meeting ID: 89225952943, Code: 125685. Visit the Ministry shop at 163 Dreiser Loop for a variety of items, fellowship, and prayer with Sis. Inez.

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo De Cristo

147 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 (lower level).

Come As You Are…

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1)

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us. We are a non-denominational, multicultural, and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Our senior pastor, Elisamuel Colón, and the body of Christ are committed to loving people into a life-changing-liberating relationship with God. The English service has a Bible-centered children’s church for ages 5 to 12. We have a food pantry that serves the community; moreover, we offer family counseling based on need. If interested, please contact us at 347-945-1992 or on @Circle of Christ Church. See the schedule below and follow us on , and on our website, circleofchristchurch.com.

Tuesday: Bible Study on , 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Thursday: Non-perishable foods distributed to the community, 12-2 p.m. Prayer Group from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and Prayer Group from 6:45-8 p.m. Friday: In-person Spanish Bible Study Class from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Youth Service (Operation Grace), 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Saturday:

Women’s Fellowship every second Sat. of the month, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Young Adults, every third Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship, every other month Couples Fellowship, every other month

Sunday Services: Spanish, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., and English Service, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier for screening at the door. To register for the English Services, call or text 929-599-5488.

TGIF! (Thank God It’s Friday! Hosted by the Children’s Church Ministry)

Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF) FOR KIDS hosted every other Friday of the month, beginning March 31, from 3:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Ages 5-12 years old.

Servicios en Español

Servicios: En persona, en y Servicios dominicales: Español, 9:00-11:00 a.m.; Servicio en Inglés, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Martes: Estudio Bíblico en , 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Jueves: Grupo de oración de 10-11:30 a.m. y Grupo de oracion de 6:45-8 p.m.

Viernes: Estudio Bíblico en Español (en persona), 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Operation Grace Youth Service, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (en persona)

Cada primer sábado del mes: F.A.I.T.H. Alcance para las personas sin hogar.

Cada segundo sábado del mes: Ministerio de mujeres, 12-3 p.m. (en persona)

Cada tercer sábado del mes: Adultos jóvenes, 12:00-3:00 p.m. (en persona)

Para registrarse para los servicios en español, comuníquese al 347-773-2809.

Pastor Elisamuel Colón

Faith @ Work Church

Faith @ Work Christian Church is located at 120 DeKruif Place, street level.

Feast of Unleavened Bread Sabbath Worship, cast via Zoom

Calling all Youth between 18 years to 24 years old! Free Cybersecurity to donate. services.

Common Pantry will be held on March 30 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Pentecostal Tabernacle

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––Bruce Gitelson

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God will strengthen us as we continue to travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1) The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible Study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

––Hattie L. Lucas

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