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Sunday Morning Worship Services are regularly held at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.

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It is part of Stewarts Sabbatical plan, that while he and fellow travelers Carl Hasselbarth and Keni Banda are visiting Chituka Village in Northern Malawi, our congregation, here in Guilderland, will also be engaged in a Month of Mission-Service projects closer to home.

Under the leadership of the Reverend Sandy Damhof, Protestant Campus Minister at the University at Albany and Journey UCC church in Delmar, a planning committee consisting of Vi McCaig, Mary Ann Masley-Hannett, Steve Smith, Heather Bergstraesser, Matt Barry, and Wayne Goodnow have identified a month-full of mission projects for you to consider being part of. Choose A, B, C, D, or E or go for real mission mania and choose ALL Continued on page 9 ...

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A Note From the Pastor

The month of July will be one of journeying out. Three of us will be traveling to Chituka Village in northern Malawi to meet and build relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ and to sense Gods ongoing vision for our two communities. Some of us will be boarding vans to Far Rockaway, New York to help with the ongoing reclaiming of that community from the ravages of Hurricane Sandy. Still more of us will be spending a day working in the Schoharie Valley where there remains great damage from Hurricane Irene. Yet another group will be preparing a meal to serve at Loaves and Fishes in Schoharie for those who still have no place to live. And finally a group will be going to Schenectady City Mission to serve a meal. Everyone I hope will participate by praying for these journeys. To help everyone consider what it means to journey out I am including in this newsletter a simple biblical reflection guide. It identifies four key events where Gods people moved out of their comfort zones and into a larger and uncertain world. In this world they were challenged to trust God and to live according to his direction. It is somewhat comforting these biblical saints were very imperfect in their seeking. Yet in their very imperfection they discovered Gods wonderful grace which responded to even the smallest act of faith and which encouraged them on their journey. May it be so with us! Try to take a few minutes each day in a quiet place to read the scripture and reflect on the questions. Where do you find yourself in the stories? How is God calling you out into his wider world?

Week One: July 1-6 Read every day: Genesis chapter 3. Then read again verses 22-24. Since childhood we have been taught that Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden Eden as a punishment for disobeying God. We call this the original sinthe act which lies at the heart of humanitys broken relationship with God. Thousands of books and millions of sermons have been preached on this subject. It has been analyzed to death. But this week take the story as a point of reflection. Have you ever experienced being sent out as a punishment? Was it ever justified? How did you experience the person or people expelling you? Was there ever a time when, thinking back the punishment was an act of love which sought your good? How do you look at it now? How have you grown as a result? Take time to meditate on verse23: therefore the Lord sent him (Adam) forth from the garden to till the land from which he was taken. How are we called to till the land from which we were taken? How are we to cultivate our lives which have been created by God? How might journeying out give you fresh appreciation for the God-given gift of life? continued on page 6 ... Page 2

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Lay Readers, Greeters, and Ushers

July 7 Lay Reader Steve Smith Harold Armstrong Joan Niecey Peter McKinney Communion Preparation July 14 Lay Reader Bruce Williamson Dianna Newman Margaret Gardam
* Denotes team leader. The team leader should call the other servers in advance to make sure they plan to attend church on the designated day. If not, the server should find a substitute and let the team leader know.

Serving Communion

Sue Ferris * Betty Koban Mickey Nieman Hiram Eberlein

Greeter/Usher Katy Waggener Ushers

Greeter/Usher Mark Hutchinson Ushers Trudy Hutchinson Betty Koban Chuck Koban

July 21

Lay Reader Greeter Ushers

Harold Armstrong Jean Zelezniak Nancy Messersmith Ron Messersmith Gail Ostrander Jerry Ostrander

WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU!

If you are unable to serve on your scheduled date, please
FIND A SUBSTITUTE

and
NOTIFY THE CHURCH SECRETARY.

July 28

Lay Reader

Charlotte Hasselbarth

Greeter/Usher Dorothy Rice Ushers Katy Waggener Joanne Wagner Joy Harding

The Deacon on Call for JULY is

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Upcoming Schedule for Lay Readers, Greeters, and Ushers

Aug 4 lay leader: Trudy Hutchinson greeter/usher: Maureen Kimmerer other ushers: Bill Sarbello Sue Ferris Dianna Newman Aug 11 lay leader: Diane Irwin greeter/usher: Laura Smith other ushers: Steven Smith Chandra Reis Jon Reis Aug 18 lay leader: Nancy Messersmith greeter/usher: Trudy Hutchinson other ushers: Mark Hutchinson Lynda Jacobsen Howard Jacobsen Aug 25 lay leader: Betty Dietz greeter/usher: Betty Koban other ushers: Chuck Koban Nancy Messersmith Ron Messersmith

Look for the helpers When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mothers words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers so many caring people in this world. Fred Rogers

When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there.

The phone numbers for Trudy and Mark Hutchinson have changed. The number listed in the directory is no longer valid. New Numbers: Trudy 518-334-6125 Mark 518-334-6122 Page 4

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage..

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Happy Birthday...
Bill Sarbello (July 2) Carolyn Sarbello (July 2) Bill Ramage (July 4) Karen Williamson (July 7) Shelby Deere (July 7) Bruce Williamson (July 9) Tom Gade (July 14) Katie Williamson (July 15) Marilyn Williamson (July 18) Mark Hutchinson (July 20) Gail Ostrander (July 26)

Happy Anniversary
Bill & Carolyn Sarbello (July 7) Kenneth & Viola McKaig (July 29)

If you would like your special occasion celebrated in the Good News newsletter, please contact Hannah Hunter Harris at: 518.371.3103 or hhhannahhunter@gmail.com

The Stained Glass Windows of HUPC

(compiled and edited by Al Deitz in 2008. ) Window No. 2 (Church symbols of a Dove, Bible with words As it was in the beginning it is now and ever shall be. World without end, and others) Location: First window on southeast side of church wall, near door to Gray Education building Names: In Memory of Henry Sloan Henry Sloan was born in Scotland in 1810. He came to Hamiltonville in the 1830s and married Margaret Batterman, the daughter of George Batterman who ran a hotel directly across the Great Western Turnpike form Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church. He then took over the hotel, and when it burned in the late 1830s he built a larger one that was one of the finest on the Turnpike. We have a photo of it form the Historical Society. Henry was elected Trustee in 1842. He was very kind to HUPC. When a large room was needed for meetings or donations (fundraisers for the minister of church), they were held at the Sloans Hotel ballroom. Since HUPC never built sheds for horses and wagons, church members used the sheds behind the large hotel. Often over fifty guests stayed at Sloans on one night. Church members often visited the Tavern after two hour service in the mid-1800s. Henrys son, George Sloan, ran the hotel in the late 1800s. In 1873, George and his wife Jenne Sloan had their son, Daniel W., born May 10, 1872, baptized at HUPC. Page 5

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A Note From the Pastor (continued)

Week 2: July 7-13 Read each day: Genesis 12: 1-5 At age 75 Abram probably felt he and Sarai had a right to settle down and live the rest of their days in peace. Then comes the call from God to go from your country and your kindred and your fathers house to the land that I will show you. God follows with a promise that was as disturbing as it was unexpected: I will make of you a great nationin you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. Whatever age we are often wonder When have I done enough? When can I rest and not feel guilty? In short, often subconsciously, we are looking for the finish line-- of school, of workthat time when we can receive the right to the rest we have earned. Yet consider this: how many people reach this point and soon feel that life is empty and meaningless! They reach the finish line and realize that their sense of meaning in life was wrapped up in the very work they couldnt wait to end! Thank God (literally) that he always calls us to new vistas and activities! We are never done with God and God is never done with us. With God there is no finish line. During this week imagine that you are at the end of your life. How do you want to feel about the life you have lived? Do the people you love know that you love them? Are there unresolved issues that need to be addressed? Have you truly given your life to God and the life of Jesus Christ? What are you putting off until later what is calling you today? Where is God calling you to go from the familiar to the place where you must depend on him alone? July 14-20 Read each day: Exodus 3: 1-15, 4: 10-17 Moses is called to leave the safety of his life in Midian to return to Egypt. He is terrified. He must return to the land where he is wanted for murder and he is called to confront Pharaoh and demand the release of the Israelites from slavery. Despite all of Gods assurances, Moses insists on how unqualified he is for the job. He receives Gods anger for his stubborn belief in his weakness as more powerful than Gods strength. During this week listen to your response to invitations to confront difficult situations. They may be your personal conflicts. They may involve conflicts with others. They may be requests for help that appear overwhelming or beyond your capability. Where do you respond by rehearsing your flaws, and the qualities that disqualify you to embrace Gods invitation? Where do you resist because you are afraid to leave the safety of your predictable life? How do you ask for the grace to overcome your fears to trust God by stepping out? What happens when you do?

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A Note From the Pastor (continued)

July 21-27 Read every day: John 3: 16-17 God did not remain in his comfort zone. He created a universe to love. He created human beings to reflect his image. He made himself known to a particular people, Israel, to demonstrate his ways to the world. And then, according to John, God became known in completeness as a human being in the person of Jesus. Talk about leaving your comfort zone! In Jesus God bore his heart to the worlda world of violence, fear and grief. God opened the fullness of his life in a human being, knowing full well that the heart would be battered and bruised and rejected. Why? Because God so loved This week think about this: It takes a powerful motive to put anothers life ahead of our own. There are unhealthy motives for doing so. But only love, a love that sees beyond risk and pain to joy and healing can even contemplate such an attitude toward life. The scripture teaches that we in and of ourselves do not have this kind of love. It only comes from God. And it comes to us from God in and through Jesus. We may travel the world and never journey beyond our limited perception of life. But if we open our hearts to the life of God through Jesus we enter a kingdom that is unlimited in wonder and as near as our own breath. Ask God to help you to identify your closed places and to help you to open up to his life. May you be surprised by joy! July 28-31 Review the scriptures you have read and the reflections. Review the weeks that have passed. What events seem to connect with your reading and reflecting? Where did you journey out and experience a glimpse of Gods kingdom? Where do you see new possibilities and new paths? How might you continue your journey from here?

Count the stars

Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them, God told Abram (Genesis 15:5, NRSV). On a clear summer night, especially if you can get away from city lights, try this yourself: Look toward heaven and count the stars .... Although none of us can count them all, someone has calculated (dont ask me how!) that if a grain of sand represented a star, youd need 94,608,000 railroad hopper cars full of sand to represent all the stars of the universe. If you watched all the cars pass by, one per second, youd be standing there for three years! As we gaze at the sky on a warm summer night, our minds cant comprehend such a vast universe. Yet our hearts can comprehend a God great enough to craft it. Page 7

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HAMILTON UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PERSONNEL MINISTRY TEAM

SABBATICAL GUIDELINES for support of CHURCH SECRETARY during Reverend Stewart Pattison's 2013 Sabbatical Reverend Pattison will be away for three one month periods during 2013. In anticipation of his absence the Personnel Ministry Team has conferred with Reverend Pattison and with Cheryl Cootware, Church Secretary, to assure that Cheryl has appropriate liaison and support during this period. Cheryl is experienced in her duties and routinely performs in an efficient and courteous manner. These guidelines are intended to serve as an asset in continuing the smooth functioning of that important function in the life and ministry of our church. Reminder regarding important parameters and time lines for getting information to Cheryl: ...all Ministry Teams and Committees should continue to have bulletin information and announcements into the church office no later than Tuesday morning. Otherwise they may not get included in that weeks bulletin; ...a two-week advance notice is required for Cheryl to complete special requests; ...the Church Secretary is not responsible for committee reports or correspondence. Pastoral needs: ...Reverend MJ Pattison will be on-call for Pastoral needs. In case of emergency or a death in the congregation, Cheryl will notify both MJ and the Deacon on Call. Liaison Responsibilities: ...the Personnel Ministry Team members, Sue Ferris, Dorothy Rice and Bill Morris will act as liaison to Cheryl, the Session and congregation. Please let any member of the Team know if you have a question or concern at any time. We are excited for Stewart and for the congregation regarding his sabbatical. It is an opportunity for spiritual renewal and growth for him and for the congregation. Yours in Christ, Personnel Ministry Team

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Malawi Travel Team On Their Way To Malawi

By the time you are reading this article, Carl Hasselbarth, Stewart Pattison and Keni Banda will be on their way to Chituka Village in Northern Malawi for two and a half weeks. They will be leaving from Albany on Monday July 2 nd in the afternoon. After spending the night in Toronto they will depart for Africa arriving in Lilogwe Malawi on July 3rd. The plan is to spend on night in Lilongwe before departing for Chituka Village arriving on July 4th. Please keep our travelers in your daily prayers. We anticipate their return on Tuesday, July 23rd. The letter below is from Colvin Chirwa, Chituka Vestry Vice Chairman. Although changes in this itinerary are likely, it makes it clear that the Chituka Village church shares our excitement and anticipation of this trip.

I hope you are fine and keeping well. It has been a while since we last talked. We have made a preliminary programme for our visitors while in Malawi. Go through it and let me know if it is ok, feel free to make any changes on it. We have left the other week for visiting other Mission historical sites. The Programme is as follows:

Thursday 4th July - Arrival and welcoming the visitors at Chituka Prayer House before going to their residing place. The visitors will be welcomed by the Moderator Rev. B.I.M. Msiska, Chituka Vestry Chairman and Bandawe Congregation Session Clerk. Friday 5th July 14:00 - Visit the Umanyano (Women) Vestry meeting and Paradise choir training session. Saturday 6th July - Brick molding in the morning . Sunday 7th July - Church Service where you will be able to see Sunday school activities, Vestry Choir singing and Prayers. Monday 8th July - Attend to Welfare activities. Tuesday 9th July - Attend a fund in the morning (this is how the Vestry raise some money for it's project by working in peoples gardens). Wednesday 10th July - Attend a Bible Study at Chituka Prayer house time 14:00 Thursday 11th July - Site seeing - Sekera Vestry 8:30am , Chifira Vestry 9:00, Senga Vestry 9:45 and Bandawe 10:00 at Bandawe their will be a Picnic at Makuzi Hill etc. Friday 12th July - Signing Ceremony at Bandawe Church, Speeches and Introductions etc.
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Haiti Mission School

I remember many years ago when I was in first grade, I had my eyes tested. It turned out that I needed glasses. When I received them, suddenly things which had made no sense to me became much clearer. Watching some of our students at the Haiti Mission School, it is clear to us that some of them could benefit from an eye exam and glasses. That is our plan for our next trip in February of 2014, including taking an eye team to do eye tests. The plan is in its infancy, but we already have the beginnings of a team that includes a woman who is a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist. She is qualified to do the more technical exams, while those of us who are not so qualified would do the basic eye chart exams and fit the glasses. The plan is that we would do exams for the students one day and then for nearby residents the next day. We are seeking a few others who feel called to join us. It is an arduous journey, especially if we take the bus from Port Au Prince to Jeremie, - there is some strenuous walking involved. If this mission appeals to you please contact us at email address: haitimissionschool@gmail.com and we will send information. For Presbyterians in the Albany Presbytery financial aid is available. We are in the process of placing collection boxes around the area where people can donate old eye glasses to take with us. We are particularly seeking glasses for children but adult glasses would be welcome as well. By the time you receive the newsletter, our classes will be on break for the summer. We are awaiting results on the national exam for our sixth grade students, Without our license we were forced to send our sixth grade students to a nearby school and pay for their tuition. While in Haiti this spring, we received a commitment from the supervisory inspector for the region to allow us to offer exams next year. While this is something we have been working and praying for, it means we will have to provide a sixth grade next year. Thus during the summer, benches will need to be built, classroom space prepared, a teacher hired and books secured. Also during the summer some much needed work on one of our buildings, damaged in the earthquake in 2010, will be done to the roof and exterior walls. We were able to increase staff salaries by $25. to $775. per year. This does not seem like much to us, but it is a decent salary in rural Haiti. We will also provide a two day seminar for all of our teachers to strengthen their teaching skills. Work on the cistern and filtration system has been completed and is providing pure water at the school. Once again we thank you for your financial support and prayers. Tom and Ellen Parsons

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July 19 and 20: Schoharie Loaves and Fishes Cafe Vi McCaig project leader Workers are still helping with clean up from Hurricane Irene nearly two years ago. Every Saturday a group provides a lunch for approximately 60 workers. Hamilton Union will prepare a lunch on Friday July 19th at 1 p.m. to prepare salads and desserts to go with hamburgers and hot dogs. Food will be delivered and served to workers on Saturday. Volunteers from HUPC can participate in preparing the food on Friday or delivering and serving the food on Saturday OR you can do both. This project is appropriate for all ages and families are encouraged to participate together. Look for a sign up sheet to bring specific food items and to participate on Friday or Saturday July 1- 20: Donations Collection for Schoharie Mary Ann Masley-Hannett project leader Look for the collection bin at church and donate any or all of the following: Toothpaste/Toothbrushes, Combs, Hairdryers Shampoos, Soaps Laundry Detergent, Dishwashing Liquid, Hand Cream, Dog & Cat Food, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels Feminine Products, Bottled Water. Well deliver the items on Saturday, July 20. Saturday July 20 : Day of Service with SALT (Schoharie Area Long-Term Recover) Steve Smith project leader A return trip to the flood zone is planned for Saturday July 20 th- participants will meet at church at approximately 8:30 a.m. and work a full day with at ice cream at Stewarts to look forward to at the end of the day. Adults and Middle and High School Youth who enjoy a good day of hard work outside should consider this project. Please look for a sign up sheet and sign up as soon as possible because it is important to know how many people are coming in order to identify the most appropriate project. Friday, July 26-Saturday, July 27: Respond & Rebuild to Hurricane Sandy (Rockaway) Sandy Damhof project leader This is an overnight trip. We are planning to use The Mission Trip Challenge fund to rent a 12-passenger van to take a group to Rockaway New York, to an area that was completely devastated by Hurricane Sandy last October and still needs willing hands to do some basic initial clean up. Participants should will meet in the late afternoon of July 26th and drive NYC for some sight setting before heading to First Church of the Brethren where we will spend the night. Participants should bring sleeping bags and air mattresses; the church provides shelter and showers. We will work a full day on Saturday and be back in Guilderland in the evening of July 27th. The cost will be $15 dollars per person for over night accommodation and money for dinner on the road Friday and Saturday night. If more than 12 people want to go we will make sure that is possible. Tuesday, July 30 : Dinner at Schenectady City Mission Cindy Shultz project leader Our ongoing commitment to serve dinner at the Schenectady City Mission every other month also falls in our month of missions. Those of you who have participated know how rewarding this is, if you have never volunteered perhaps this would be a good time to try it. This is also a project that families can do together. In addition to these projects. Rev Sandy Damhof will be our guest preacher on Sunday July 14th to help us reflect on the Month of Missions. Lynn Hasselbarth will be preaching on Sunday July 21 and July 28th and will focus her remarks on the Malawi outreach and the value and importance of international mission. We have an exciting month in front of us, please prayerfully consider how you can be part of Hamilton Unions Month of Missions. Page 11

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My name is Elizabeth Birch and I have been a life long member of Summerville Presbyterian Church (SPC) in Irondequoit, NY. I have exciting news to share with you. After four years studying Anthropology at the University at Albany, the time has come for me to start a new chapter in my life. After college, I never exactly knew what I wanted to do. What I did know coming to the close of my senior year was that I love to travel and experience new cultures, but most of all, helping others. When I came across the ELCAs (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Young Adult in Global Mission (YAGM), I felt like I found my calling. With my acceptance into the program, I will be spending next year in Mexico fighting poverty and striving for social justice. I do not know my exact job placement, as of yet, I will be finding this information out in the near future. My job now is to start fundraising. As a member of YAGM it is my responsibility to raise a part of my stipend. The goal is $4,000 by August 1st. The ELCA recommends seeking support from our home churches and friends. This will help cover transportation costs, housing, board/food allowance, a small amount of pocket money and health insurance for the whole year. Let me share with you a little bit of what I have been doing in Albany, NY the past few years. When I first went to college, it was very important to me to find something resembling that youth group environment I had a SPC. The first Sunday of freshmen year I found just this when I went to Cornerstone Campus Ministrys evening worship. I became a devoted member of the group. I was elected secretary my junior year and eventually became president this past year. Joining Cornerstone was by far the best decision I made during my college career. It was my home away from home and the friends I met there became my family. Cornerstone has a huge mission focus; we went on a weeklong mission trips every year. I traveled to New Orleans for Katrina clean up and this past winter to Austin, TX after catastrophic wild fires. Cornerstone fueled my love of doing mission work. It was through Cornerstone I was able to make connections to other Presbyterian churches in the area. I was Hamilton Unions peer minister and came to help with worship services and the annual Cornerstone bake sale. I consider my knowledge of anthropology, past experiences with travel and mission work my armor. I know Im prepared to make this move to Mexico. I just need a little help and support getting there. As I hope you can see, YAGM is the perfect direction for me to take. With your support, you can make a huge difference too and expand your mission to a global perspective. I appreciate your time and efforts to help make my dreams come true. If you have any questions feel free to email me (elizbirch11@gmail.com) or call 585-269-8007. Thank you! To make a contribution: 1- Make your check payable to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. If you would like to support me directly, write in the memo line write Elizabeth Birch GCS 3042 2- Fill out and include the following form. 3- Send your donation and completed form to: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America PO Box 71764 Chicago, IL 60694-1764

ELCA YOUNG ADULTS IN GLOBAL MISSION

Enclosed is my gift of: $___________________ This gift is in support of a particular volunteer: Elizabeth (Liz) Birch GCS3042 To ensure proper processing, please also write the volunteers name and giving code in the memo line of your check i.e. Elizabeth (Liz) Birch GCS3042 This is a general gift to the YAGM program. Please write YAGM GCS3000 in the memo line of your check.
Thank you for your support!

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More Good News Has Arrived

As anticipated in the May newsletter, a new peer group, with ten in attendance initially, was successfully launched and lunched on May 28, 2013. This formative group, proposed by Rev. Pattison, is designed for - and by - church members and friends who are traversing the path of widower, widowhood, or separation. Anyone who finds himself or herself on this challenging path is warmly invited, at any point, to join us in any one, or all, of the planned activities. The May 28 discussions included requests for a group name and future fellowship possibilities. By the time that you are reading this, we should have already put the June 25 "Fudge and Film Night" under our belt, both figuratively and literally. From that point, the new peer group moves forward to their two JULY FELLOWSHIP OPTIONS, both of which will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2013: WHAT: A 5:30 pm dinner at The Ninety-Nine Restaurant at 1470 Western Ave., Guilderland for those who choose to stay in the neighborhood. Please meet at the restaurant and ask for the Dorothy Rice table. For questions and to reserve a spot in advance, call Dorothy at 355-9099. What if you forget to sign up or you expect to be delayed? Worry not: we're confident that you'll be accommodated and, further, that the wide-ranging menu, including an array of $9.99 entrees, will usher in a relaxing evening with friends. - OR CHOOSE WHAT: A Kingston lunch and cruise offered through www.yankeetrails.com. The Internet price is $50 or, if phoned in (tel. 286-2400), the regular price is $55. Anyone choosing this fellowship option should place his or her order directly with Yankee Trails: An EARLY BOOKING is encouraged in case the tour fills up fast. Fellow "cruisers" should meet at the Pet Smart parking lot in the back of Crossgate Commons to board the bus by 10:45 am for a fun journey. The group will enjoy lunch at the Kingston Family Restaurant and then embark on a 2-hour sightseeing cruise on the Hudson River, aboard the Rip Van Winkle with a knowledgeable tour staff aboard. After enjoying our time on the water, we will depart at 5:00 pm, in order to be back in the Capital District around 6:00 pm. Non-stop each way. Please let Cindy Schultz (tel. 356-5390) know when you have booked your trip if opting for this July 25 activity. We hope to see our fellow peer group members in July, either on land or on " sea"...

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HUPC had 10 walkers/collectors (Betty Deitz; Hannah Hunter-Harris; Bill, Charlotte and Carl Hasselbarth; Terry and Mickey Nieman; Bill and Gwyn Ramage; MJ Pattison) for the 2013 Albany County CROP WALK, enjoying the sunshine, the bagpipes and the comraderie of those from the Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty.

A total of $1762 was raised, 25% of which comes directly back to the communities involved, to our food banks, soup kitchens and similar needs.

Plastic Ice Cube Trays Needed - '14 Grand Garage Sale Plastic ice cube trays are needed for the Jewelry, Collectables, and Figurine Booth for next year's Grand Garage Sale. If you have any to donate, please give them to Darlene Bauer or Charlotte Hasselbarth.

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Why I stopped attending sports events

1. Every time I go, they ask for money. 2. The people I have to sit with dont seem friendly. 3. The seats are too hard and uncomfortable. 4. The coach never visits me. 5. The referee makes decisions I disagree with. 6. I sit near some hypocrites; they come only to see what others are wearing. 7. Some games go into overtime, so Im late getting home. 8. The band plays some music I havent heard before. 9. The games are scheduled when I want to do other things. 10. My parents took me to too many games when I was growing up. 11. I read a book on sports, so I know more than the coaches do anyhow. 12. I want my kids to choose for themselves what sport they like best.
Moody Monthly

Word(s)

Anagram
Dirty Room Moon Starer They See Here Come Dots Cash Lost In Me Is No Amity Alas No More Zs I'm A Dot In Place Twelve Plus One Best In Prayer

Dont speak unless you can improve the silence.

Spanish proverb

Dormitory Astronomer The Eyes The Morse Code Slot Machines Animosity Snooze Alarms A Decimal Point Eleven Plus Two Prebyterian

-- from the Internet via Charlotte Palmeri

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SAVE THIS DATE

HUPCs Congregational Life Ministry Team is sponsoring an evening at The Joe for you, your friends and family. Hope you can join us for:

BASEBALL & Fireworks!

TRI-CITY VALLEY CATS

vs. Jamestown Jammers Fri. Aug 9 (7:00 pm) Joseph L. Bruno Stadium

$7.50 (group rate)

For details: See your next newsletter, church bulletins, or Contact: Ann McKinney 356-1934 or pmckinney@nycap.rr.com Reservations accepted now

SEE YOU AT THE JOE

Save the Date

Protestant Campus Ministry

Patrons Dinner
First Lutheran Church, 181 Western Avenue, Albany NY

Thursday, September 26, 2013

6:00 p.m. Silent Auction 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program

Featuring: Bishop Marie Jerge Upstate New York Synod, ELCA

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Kids in Church
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
A Sunday school teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible - Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the chapter. Little Ricky was excited about the task - but he just couldn't remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line. On the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Ricky was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, "The Lord is my Shepherd, and that's all I need to know.

UNANSWERED PRAYER
The preacher's 5 year-old daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day, she asked him why. "Well, Honey," he began, proud that his daughter was so observant of his messages. "I'm asking the Lord to help me preach a good sermon." "How come He doesn't answer it?" she asked.

SAY A PRAYER
Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday dinner at his Grandmother's house. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When Little Johnny received his plate, he started eating right away. "Johnny! Please wait until we say our prayer," said his mother. "I don't need to," the boy replied. "Of course, you do" his mother insisted. "We always say a prayer before eating at our house." "That's at our house." Johnny explained. "But this is Grandma's house and she knows how to cook. Page 17

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JULY 2013
Tue
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3:30pm Brownie Troop 1495 (M )

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Mon

Wed
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7pm Boy Scouts (D) 7pm Webelos Scouts (D) 7pm Poking Brook Dancers (M ) 7pm Chess Club (L)

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3:30pm Brownie Troop 1779 (M ) 7pm SCA Chorus (M )

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7pm Boy Scouts (D) 7pm Webelos Scouts (D) 7pm Poking Brook Dancers (M ) 7pm Chess Club (L)

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D = Downstairs

L = Lounge

S = Sanctuary

M = Multipurpose Room

C = Choir Corner

HAMILTON UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

2291 Western Avenue Guilderland, New York 12084-9747

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Church: (518) 456-5410 FAX: (518) 456-0002 Rev. Pattison (H) 456-1373 E-mail: hupc@nycap.rr.com Website: HamiltonUnionPresbyterianChurch.org

Ministers: The People of Hamilton Union Our Staff: Rev. Stewart Pattison, Pastor Rev. Douglas Gray, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Mary Jo Pattison, Parish Associate Charlotte Palmeri, Director of Music Cheryl Cootware, Church Secretary

Newsletter deadline for the August issue is

Thursday, July 11

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Mark Hutchinson, Editor Email Address: goodnewshupc@gmail.com