Happy birthday Pastor Jeannine! We celebrated after church Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 05/28/2026 This past weekend we celebrated Pentecost Sunday- seven weeks after Jesus was crucified. Everyone in our congregation wore red to signify Pentecost Sunday. Pastor Jeannine spoke of the time. She told us how a servant came and recognized Peter as the man who was with Jesus. Peter denied that he knew Jesus and then went away and wept in the courtyard. He realized he had denied his friend. Peter lived with that guilt. At this time, after the crucifixionJesus was more life than ever. Over 3000 people had joined his movement. Christianity spread like wildfire. Just like Peter, God speaks to us in our moods and emotions. In moments of doubt. God is always there. This was also memorial day Sunday. Pastor Jeannine gave recognition to those that have served in any of the armed services. This next Sunday, we will pass the buckets for Yates County Habitat for Humanity, as it is music Sunday. Dick Smith gave us an overview of the program. In Yates County it started in 1991 with a home in Himrod, with land that a gentleman had purchased and donated. The 21st Home is being built currently in Yates County. People wanting a home through habitat need mortgage approval and need to individually have 250 hours of sweat equity. There are always a need for volunteers to come and help with the projects to keep the costs down as low as possible. It is a wonderful program that has provided an affordable house to many families throughout the years. In the sanctuary, we have baby bottles from CareNet to be filled with pocket change. CareNet is another organization Yates County that gives a lot of support to pregnant women and young families. Remember to sign your child up for summer Bible festival 9 AM Saturday June 6 at Church. This program is open to the community and we are hoping that many will join us.

We welcome Nancee Scott as a member of our congregation. Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 05/21/2026 We had a beautiful Mother’s Day celebration Meridyn Whitford sing a beautiful solo about Mamas. What a gorgeous talent and voice for a little girl! Pastor Jeannine spoke to the children of how we should talk to God. Moms always pray for their kids. We first learn how to pray by saying the Lord‘s prayer and talking to God first asking for forgiveness. You can pray anywhere in nature at your bedside at the kitchen table, God hears us wherever we are. Pastor Jeannine continued on telling us not to pray just when we have needs. Life shouldn’t seem like chaos in the Wizard of Oz starting out in black-and-white and then full color at the end. We need to glorify God and rejoice when prayers are answered. Sometimes we need moments of silence when we plug into God through prayer- it changes our frame of mind. We have had so many losses lately in our congregation of our faithful servants of God. First, Meredith Nielsen then Sally Thomas, and most recently, Laura Hammond. Prayers for all the families in their loss. This week we think and pray especially for Jean Murdock and her family in the loss of Laura. Jean often brought her mother to church, most recently on Easter Sunday. Her service is planned at church on June 20. Here ye, hear ye! We are planning a summer Bible festival. This will be held on June 6 from nine until noon for children ages 4 through 12. Activities include a bounce house, arts and crafts, waterfun, food, bubbles, fishing, and games as well as learning about Jesus. Please call to register: (315) 521–7619). On June 14 will be taking pictures for our new church directory followed by a pancake supper. Lots of things going on at Bluff Point UMC! We welcomed Nancee Scott to our congregation this past week, who transferred her membership into our church. We are glad to have her join our fold! Come visit and come worship with us. 9 AM Sunday.