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THE mini STEPPING-STONE May 26, 2021 Issue
Phone - 315.696.8066 Snail Mail – 5872 Meetinghouse Rd., Tully 13159
Email – tullyunitedcc@gmail.com Website tullychurch.org Facebook – Tully United Community Church
FROM THE PASTOR – May 26, 2021
What a glorious Pentecost Sunday we just experienced! While we are still wearing masks in
worship, we actually sang (behind masks) for the first time in over a year! The congregation is
reading their responses. It is feeling a little more like what “normal” used to feel like - in
worship and in the world about us. And to top it off, our new Brother in Christ, Sho Kawakita,
was baptized by immersion! We still have some work to do on the pump in the baptistry, but
Jim Butkus filled the baptismal pool with a garden hose and got it warm enough that it wasn’t
too bad at all. (I teased him about it being cold, but it wasn’t really)
Experiencing a baptism by immersion was very meaningful to our congregation. While no one
seems to remember when the last one was held, it was long enough ago that no one seems to
remember when the last one was held! In the Methodist tradition, infants are baptized and
later confirmed. In the Baptist tradition, infants are dedicated and later baptized. Then there
are those who are new to the faith or who just never were baptized and they get the choice of
baptism by “sprinkling” or by “immersion” – and I am blessed to be in a congregation that
performs both!
And there is just something about a baptism by immersion. I guess that is the Baptist in me that
feels that way. And I think everyone in the congregation was moved by the experience.
Especially on Pentecost, when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit; when we remember
the Spirit of God lighting on Jesus at his baptism in the Jordan River; when we think of God’s
words to Jesus and to us – “This is my beloved; the apple of my eye. With him I am well
pleased!”
We continue to see new faces in worship. The Spirit of God is moving in our midst; moving us to
invite our friends and acquaintances; moving us to a deeper sense of spirituality and service;
moving us toward the arc of justice, equity, unconditional love, and the peace of Christ that
passes all understanding.
Spirit of God, continue to move among us. With your wind, blow us into new avenues of
service. With your fire, reignite our passion for ministry and mission in this place.
Come, Holy Spirit, Come!
Peace!
Pastor Rick +
1From the Moderator
The Church Council has begun laying plans for the celebration of the 50 th anniversary of the merger
that formed Tully United Community Church. Several celebratory events will occur the week of
September 12 to 18, 2021 including a memorial walk from the old Baptist and Memorial Churches to
our current home. No celebration would be complete without a community dinner and a community
worship service. A commemorative booklet will trace our history through words and pictures.
Discussions of other possibilities continue including consideration of a community service day with
intergenerational teams working on community improvement projects.
Please mark this week on your calendar in red and if you have suggestions about other activities to
honor our heritage and community contributions, email them to tullyunitedcc@gmail.com.
Ann
Fund Raiser
The bells are available in silver or gold, are engraved to commemorate TUCC’s 50th anniversary and cost $10
each. The funds raised will support repair of our outdoor bells carillon.
As of
Goal
$8,000.00
$7,000.00
$6,000.00
$5,000.00
$4,000.00
$3,000.00
$2,000.00
$1,000.00 $990.96 5/23/21
$0.00
Stewards
Saturday, June 5th
TUCC Chicken BBQ- $7.00 per Half Chicken – (no sides offered).
11:00 am until gone
Tully United Community Church Parking Lot Meetinghouse Road
PRE-ORDER at: TUCCchicken@gmail.com until 8pm on
June 4, 2021
2Our Graduates
High School
• Luke Delavan, Sonja Shepherds, grandson graduated from High School.
• Jon Greenwood at Christian Brothers Academy.
• Jesse Hoogs, Sharon Hoogs grandson, will graduate from Niskauyuna High School and
will be going to Northeastern university in the fall.
College
• Ellie, Sue Wright’s granddaughter, graduated May 16th from William-Smith.
• Camryn Rose Chawgo, Nancy Chawgo’s eldest Granddaughter, , received her Bachelor's
Degree in Economics from Syracuse University on May 22nd. In the Fall she will begin
working on her Actuary Certification.
• Piper Kublick graduated on May 14th with her MSW from the University of Hawaii at
Manoa, Dept of Social work Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health. Her
emphasis was in Child and Family and she will e starting a new job in Mental Health
services with the Community empowerment Resources Agency.
• Robert Nyumah received a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse
University graduate school this month. Robert is the oldest son of the Nyumah refugee
family who were sponsored buy our church in 2006. He also received the MFTS Social
Justice Award from SU at the time of his graduation.
If you have graduates that you wish to have recognized by the Church. Please let the office know.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
BIRTHDAYS:
May 26th – Diane Dewey, May 29th Jeff Phelps, May 31st – Teri Krom,
June 2nd, Staci MacCrea, June 6th Alexa Pebbles
3ANNIVERSARIES:
May 27th - Tom Brown & Lydia Aris Brown
Brad & Beth Ann Smith
th
May 28 – Chris & Robin Miller
May 29th – Joe & Marcia Martin
June 7th - Jeff Phelps & Sharon Trerise
June 8th – Ed & Janet Hillenbrand
CHURCH ATTENDANCE Total
Sunday, May 16 55
Sunday, May 23 52
CONTRIBUTIONS (Sunday Offering and Loose Offering) for Sunday
Total
Sunday, May 16 $2,617.00
Sunday, May 23 $1,342.00
Church Members
Also, we have a board in the Office
“All the Saints, Who From their Labor Rest “
We wish to remember all of our loved ones that have passed since Nov 1st, 2020
We request:
1. the name of the individual who has passed
2. when did they pass (month, day) if known
3. their relationship to you
Request for diapers: Barbara Kohberger, Coordinator, CPE
PEACE is asking for size 3 diapers. Any kind BUT LUVS. They are completely out.
PEACE Inc., County South Family Resource Center, 12 Clinton Street, PO Box 312, Tully, NY 13159
Prayer and Praise
Prayer Requests:
Prayers for all college graduates
Linda Cottrell, she is dealing with pain and other medical issues. Hollis friend’s Bob and Sandy,
their camper burned completely. The family of Randy Vermilliono, Randy passed away. Diane
Sager and family. Diane’s mother, Ruth Riehman, passed away last year and now her daughter,
Angela Gustafson, has passed away recently.
4Continue prayers for:
the following individuals who we hope are all getting better and staying healthy: Dawn Cox
requests prayers for Fred, Laura Rouse, Nancy Chawgo, Hugh Reed, Larry Berg, Tammy James –
Dawn Cox’s sister; Paula Mickelson, Patricia Bloodgood, Sue Bickelhaupt, Barbara & Arthur
Berg; Joe Puccia; Charlene Gale’s daughter-in-law and granddaughter; Rick Reed and Laura
Currie’s friend Allyson Hill; Tammy Huyge’s brother Mike. Rick’s friend Tony Campolo, retired
Professor at Eastern University; Jim Canole friend of Pamela Poulin; Mary Thompson, Betty
Ketcham, Hugh Reed’s mother- in- law, Barbara Stanley; Nancy Foster’s daughter, Breanna; Kay
and Jim Butkus’ daughter Pam Falge; Brenda Millis, Sharon French and Edie Cook. The people of
Myanmar (Buma) and Afghanistan
Joys Shared:
Sho Kawakita was baptized May 23rd and is also new member of the church. Thanks for the 8
kids being involved in the youth group. Thank for Dewey Northrup and the service he does in
this community. To be able to sing in Church again.
Church Activities
Fund Raiser Bell Sale – On going
Wednesday, June 2nd – Peter’s Weeders 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Saturday, June 5th Chicken BBQ -11:00 am until gone
June 12th – Blood Mobile – Tully United Community Church
Bell Choir meets each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. No experience is necessary.
Prayer Shawl Meetings- There will be no prayer shawl meetings until further notice. Requests
are still being taken. Shawl makers will be knitting and crocheting at home. Finished shawls can
be left at the church office. If you have any questions, please call Sandy Burgett at 315-696-
5197.
Ways to Support Your Church and Community
Ministries come in many forms. Some take time, some take money, and some take both! Here
are some suggestions for giving to others:
1. Offerings to TUCC – mail or drop off at church; use the PayPal link on the church website
or pay through the electronic bill payment process of your bank.
2. St. Leo’s Food Pantry and Outreach, POB 574, Tully, 13159. Attn: Cheryl Paccia. Pantry
needs monetary donations for fresh produce, meat, and dairy
53. Donate sauce, tuna, canned veggies, PB, jelly, toiletries, paper products, etc., for the
Food Pantry. A donation box is at the church or they can be left just inside St. Leo’s hall
between 9am – 2pm or just outside the door.
4. Shop smile.amazon.com and select TUCC as your non-profit. A percentage is returned to
the church!
5. Contact the Pastor, any Board chair or the Moderator to offer your ideas, time or talent.
A vibrant church is built around the passions and talents of the congregation.
Meditation and Sunday Service in our Sanctuary
Our sanctuary is open daytimes for prayer or meditation. Hand sanitizer is provided by the door.
Homemade masks are available for you to wear and take for added protection during COVID19.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87556610214?pwd=WE9kMnhaK2lSS3dFSk51WTI4MVVQZz09
Meeting ID: 875 5661 0214
YouTube service: Please watch your emails, our website and TUCC Facebook for the update.
TUCC INDOOR WORSHIP GUIDELINES are on our bulletin board and website tullychurch.org.
*Remember: Wash your hands. Wear your mask in public. Stay home if you are ill.
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