The Ringing of the Old Steeple Bell  

Calls All to Come To Worship ! ! !

Thought for the Season

Great the New Year with a decision to better serve the Lord!

No task is too small.

Be still and wait on the Lord,

for His timing is not ours.
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Council Comments:

Council President - Robert Armstrong
Vice-President - Irene Mahoney
Treasurer - Patricia Milliman
Financial Secretary - Patricia Smith
Secretary - Marlene Iak
Sunday School - Joy Priano

Pastor - Rev. Betty Jones

Trustees:
   Gary Cook - Chairman
   Robert Thompson
   Ellie Cook
   Bruce Mahoney
      Avery Wheelock
Melanie Wheelock

The Council members of the Amboy Belle Isle United Church meet bi-monthly.

It is important to discuss and oversee all areas pertaining to church activities, maintenance, membership growth, individual committee recommendations, financial needs and requests, and any other community needs that arise. In 2009 we sent financial assistance to two local families that lost their homes through disasters. In 2010 we assisted a couple families that were struggling in today's economy. In 2011 we continue to seek God's direction to serve others. Success is always achieved as we deliberate God's calling us to manage or support His work on this earth.

With the completion of 2011 activities, we assessed the list of services and funding we have provided, supported, worked at, and achieved, such as continued can tabs collected for Shriners (over 300 pounds) as they fund a variety of hospital treatments and equipment for those in need, along with daily service to our fellowman! We must ALWAYS be aware of the needs of those closest to us as we follow God's message to "share the Good News" of Jesus Christ. 

How great is God's grace to provide so many hands to do His work through all the members of this loving, caring and constantly giving congregation.

 The Council President is the Council's presiding officer. I set the Council agenda and conduct all Council meetings. I also conduct the church's annual meeting which is held in January.

I hold the position of lay member of the Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. As a united church, we also are a member of the Cayuga-Syracuse Presbytery. I attend those meetings as part of my role as Council President so I can be aware of matters in the Presbyterian Church.

I have lived in this area all my life. One of my ancestors, Jabin Armstrong, was among the first settlers to Belle Isle. He donated the land on which the Belle Isle Methodist Church building was constructed . I became a member of the Belle Ise Methodist Church when I was 13. I served as its lay member of the Annual Conference for many years prior to the establishment of the united church. I was a founding member of the united church.
 Patricia Milliman, Treasurer Minimize

 

The Treasurer's job is on-going, never-ending - also sometimes frustrating!

There are several accounts to keep track of as well as staying on top of mission requests, etc. It is work I enjoy and we all share our gifts, financial as well as time, and we work well together.

Link to Women's Group
  
 Patricia Smith, Financial Secretary Minimize

 As Financial Secretary, I deposit and record the weekly church collection and report to the Council. I also report the quarterly percentages received of pledges made. I am a member of the Stewardship Committee.

Our congregation is very generous and conscientious about honoring their pledges.

I continue to enjoy working with the other Council members, as we strive to serve the Lord.
  
 Marlene Iak, Council Secretary Minimize

Already two (2) years behind us with our website addition to our ministry. How time flies!

Thank you for visiting our internet connection in an effort to keep you informed of our many activities.

I hope you find God's presence here.

Listening and trying to follow God's path for each of our lives is a constant challenge, but with the help of the Holy Spirit, we will succeed.

As Council Secretary, I find daily challenges in trying to meet the needs of others, not only in a secretarial area, but in the daily interruptions and nudges that God continues to place in my life to open my eyes to the blessings and miracles around us, sometimes letting us see our role in some of them.

I pray I have lifted up others as much as I have been lifted up by you and many daily prayer warriors over the years. We are not alone in our struggles. Raise your hands and lift your eyes to the Lord and let Him wrap His loving arms around you.

Link to Newsletters and Publications
  
 Gary Cook, Trustee Chairman Minimize

 

 The teamwork of all the members of the Trustee Committee has kept me busy and challenged over the years. The contractors and workers that bring the repairs and maintenance in line are greatly appreciated in their immediate responses to our needs.

 
  
Joy Priano, Sunday School Director

 Teaching the children is a great responsibility that is very rewarding. All of the teachers take part in building a curriculum that helps the children learn while having fun, doing crafts, singing, pagents, and much more.

Current Sunday School teachers are involved in continued education, working toward their certification. We are a Safe Sanctuary church.

Link to Sunday School
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Amboy Belle Isle United Church
6190 Airport Road  Syracuse (Amboy), New York 13209
(315) 730-0662 or (315) 484-0250 or (315) 364-8127
e-mail: mail@amboybelleisleunitedchurch.org
revjones@localnet.com
our website:   www.amboybelleisleunitedchurch.org