Look at these Cross Sun catchers that Toni brought for the kids to paint and make in Sunday school - aren’t they sweet? Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 06-12-2025 This past Sunday was Ascension Sunday. Pastor Jeannine told the kids how Jesus had returned to earth and was explaining to the disciples that he was going back up to heaven. Jesus was on the Mount of Olives with the disciples 40 days after his death. This must have been an amazing occurrence since they all knew that Jesus had died, for the disciples once again to see Jesus on earth. Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father. What a gift for us! Jesus’s kingdom is based on love, new life, and the Holy Spirit. Pastor Jeannine recalled a story from the movie UP where a man had his house lifted up by helium balloons because he wanted to see his wife who was in heaven. Even though we would love to meet and be with Jesus, we need to be excited that he is in heaven and he has prepared a place for us. Don’t forget that June 29 is Music Sunday! Please let Ron Miller know if you wish to participate by reading a poem, singing, or playing an instrument. Music Sundays are always special and filled with hymns and music. The kids have been practicing several numbers too. We have Music Sunday every fifth Sunday of each month that has five Sundays. All are welcome!

Pastor Jeannine tells the children about the true meaning of Memorial Day. Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 06-05-2025 Pastor Jeannine told the children how men and women bravely fought for us and our freedoms in the United States. Jesus also fought for us, for our sins. Jesus gave his life up for our souls. Memorial Day was made a national holiday May 30, 1971. The birthplace of Memorial Day is nearby Waterloo, New York. In Pastor Jeannine’s sermon she told that the traditions of decorating graves of the Civil War dead began in 1868, after the Civil War. Pastor Jeannine explained that Memorial Day is so much more than a barbecue. We have a free strong nation worth fighting for, where we can freely preach God‘s word. Heroic acts on the battlefield have made our country what it is today. Every Sunday is a Memorial Day for Christians. Michele Covert read a poem by Blanche Fingar entitled Memorial Day. We are so fortunate to have Blanche as our poet! Thank you, Linda and Mike Folts for tasty treats after our service. Welcome back Leah Dibble. We know you have enjoyed the sunny south this winter but now it’s great to have you back on Keuka Lake! Many of us enjoyed the patriotic service and Memorial Day parade in Dresden on Memorial Day, with a chicken barbecue at our sister church, Dresden United Methodist Church. It was a beautiful sunny day!