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Cancellation of Worship and activities
The Staff Parish Relations Committee would like everyone to know that Pastor Brad, even though he is fully vaccinated, has tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, the church will be cancelling all activities for the next ten (10) days, including this week’s Sunday worship services along with the church office and food pantry. If you need to get in touch with us, please leave a message on the answering machine and we will return your call. Sunday worship services will resume on October 3. Please be aware of the symptoms of COVID-19 and check with your family doctor for additional guidance. Please stay safe and well.
Foothills Sunday Worship 9/19/21
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Worship Program - 9/19/21 –17th Sunday after Pentecost
Church Bell Ringer: Grayson Cirillo
Prelude: “Prayer” by C. M. Weber; Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Hymn: #314 “In the Garden” (vs. 1-3)
Welcome: Pastor Brad
Tithes and Offerings: Pastor Brad
Anthem: “In God We Trust”
Scripture Reading: John 15: 9-17 (New International Version of the Bible), Reader, Ernie Clapper
Prayer Time/The Lord’s Prayer: Pastor Brad
Special Music: “Blessed Assurance”
Prayer of Confession: #885 - A Modern Affirmation
Hymn of Preparation: # 2140 “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” (vs. 1, 2, 5)
Sermon: “Love and Evangelism”, (Luke 5: 17-26) Pastor Brad
Closing Hymn: #526 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, (vs. 1-3)
Closing Prayer: Pastor Brad
Postlude: “Fa Maggiore”, by A. Muhling; Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Videographer & Editing: Malcolm Kogut
**CCLI LICENSE #11179819**
Foothills Sunday Worship - 9/12/21
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Worship Program - 9/12/21 –16th Sunday after Pentecost
Church Bell Ringer: Grayson Cirillo
Prelude: “He Reigns” by James Denton; Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Hymn: #158 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” (vs. 1, 2 & 3)
Welcome: Pastor Brad
Tithes and Offerings: Pastor Brad
Anthem: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10: 19-25 (New International Version of the Bible), Reader, Pete Cirillo
Prayer Time/The Lord’s Prayer: Pastor Brad
Special Music: “On Eagle’s Wings”
Prayer of Confession: #890
Celebration of HolyCommunion:
Sermon: “Some Assembly Required”, Pastor Brad
Closing Hymn: #557 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”, (vs. 1-4)
Closing Prayer: Pastor Brad
Postlude: “Prelude in Bb”, by Bach; Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Videographer & Editing: Malcolm Kogut
**CCLI LICENSE #11179819**
Pastor Brad's Sermon Notes
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Sermon Notes - 7/18/21 please click here to read Pastor Brad's Sermon Notes for 7/18/21
Sermon Notes - 7/25/21 please click here to read Pastor Brad's Sermon Notes for 7/25/21
Sermon Notes - 8/01/21 please click here to read Pastor Brad's Sermon Notes for 8/1/21
Sermon Notes - 8/08/21 please click here to read Pastor Brad Sermon Notes for 8/8/21
Sermon Notes - 8/15/21 please click here to read Pastor Brad's Sermon Notes for 8/15/21
Sermon Notes - 8/22/21 please click here to read Pastor Brad's Sermon Notes for 8/22/21
Sermon Notes - 8/29/29 please click here to read Pastor Brad's Sermon Notes for 8/29/21
Sermon Notes - 9/5/21 please click here to read Cindy VanAllen's Sermon Notes for 9/05/21
Sermon Notes - 9/12/21 please click here to read Pastor Brad's Sermon Notes for 9/12/21
Worship Service Times
Foothills United Methodist Church is returning to 2 worship services on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Our Praise/Contemporary Service will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel with lots of music, our Traditional Worship Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary with Sunday School starting at approximately 10:45 a.m. Come out and meet our new Pastor, Pastor Brad Chesebro and his wife Lynne`.
Foothills Sunday Worship - 9/5/21
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Worship Program - 9/05/21 –15th Sunday after Pentecost
Church Bell Ringer: Art Schrum
Prelude: “My Heart Ever Faithful”, by Bach; Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Hymn: #569 “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” (vs. 1-4), Foothills Women’s Trio
Welcome: Cindy VanAllen, Retired Pastor
Tithes and Offerings: Cindy VanAllen, Retired Pastor
Anthem: “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor”, Linda Cramer, Soloist
Prayer Time/The Lord’s Prayer: Cindy VanAllen, Retired Pastor
Special Music: “Amazing Grace” Foothills Women’s Trio
Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; I Corinthians 12:12-27, Reader, Sandy Sacerio
Special Music: “At The Cross” (Love Ran Red) Sandy Sacerio, Soloist
Sermon: “Working on God’s Team”, Cindy VanAllen, Retired Pastor
Closing Hymn: #2191 “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” Foothills Women’s Trio
Closing Prayer: Cindy VanAllen, Retired Pastor
Postlude: “Fuga”, by Telemann; Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Videographer & Editing: Malcolm Kogut
**CCLI LICENSE #11179819**
Foothills Sunday Worship 8/29/21
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Worship Program - 8/29/21 –14th Sunday after Pentecost
Church Bell Ringers: Sandy Harrington & Betty Twardy
Prelude: “Reflections” by Donald Moore; Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Hymn: #160 “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” (vs. 1-5), Foothills Women’s Trio
Welcome: Pastor Brad
Tithes and Offerings: Pastor Brad
Anthem: “As the Deer”, Foothills Women’s Trio
Responsive Reading: #810 Psalm 91 (1-11; 14-16) - Pastor Brad
Prayer Time/The Lord’s Prayer: Pastor Brad
Special Music: “Lord, Make My Life a Sacrifice”, Foothills Women’s Trio
Scripture Reading: Daniel 1: 8-16; Reader, Vivienne Cirillo
Special Music: “All Who Are Thirsty”, Sandy Sacerio, Soloist
Sermon: “Eating & Exercising for Life” (1 Corinthians 6: 19-20) Pastor Brad
Closing Hymn: #2164 “Sanctuary”, (vs. 1 x2) Foothills Women’s Trio
Closing Prayer: Pastor Brad
Postlude: “Voluntary” by Maxwell; Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Videographer & Editing: Malcolm Kogut
**CCLI LICENSE #11179819**
Foothills UMC Purchases Jansen Ave School
Foothills UMC will be moving to the Jansen Avenue School in Johnstown, NY in the near future. We are excited to continue our ministry with Pastor Brad at the helm of our new worship and mission center.
From the Leader Herald:
GJSD voters OK sale of Jansen Avenue School
JOHNSTOWN — Residents of the Greater Johnstown School District on Wednesday approved the sale of the former Jansen Avenue School, along with creating two separate capital reserve funds.
By a vote of 283-27, residents approved selling the former school building at 305 Jansen Ave.
In June, the district’s school board approved selling the building to Foothills United Methodist Church in Gloversville for $695,000.
The vote Wednesday was required in order for the deal to be completed.
The sale includes the old school building and playground, but not Briggs Field.
Representatives with the church have said they plan to use the building as a house of worship.
Foothills Sunday Worship - 8/22/21
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Worship Program - 8/22/21 –13th Sunday after Pentecost
Church Bell Ringer: Grayson Cirillo
Prelude: Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Hymn: #364 “Because He Lives” (vs. 1-3), Foothills Women
Welcome: Pastor Brad
Tithes and Offerings: Pastor Brad
Anthem: “His Name Is Wonderful”, Foothills Women
Responsive Reading: #845 Psalm 122 - Pastor Brad
Prayer Time/The Lord’s Prayer: Pastor Brad
Special Music: “Acclamation of Assurance”, Foothills Women
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:8-16; Reader, Linda Cramer
Special Music: “At Your Name”, Foothills Women
Sermon: “Visioning for the Future”, (Ephesians 3: 20-21) Pastor Brad
Closing Hymn: #451 “Be Thou My Vision”, (vs. 1-3) Foothills Women
Closing Prayer: Pastor Brad
Postlude: Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Videographer & Editing: Malcolm Kogut
CCLI LICENSE #11179819**
Foothills Sunday Worship - 8/15/21
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Worship Program - 8/15/21 –12th Sunday after Pentecost
Church Bell Ringers: Betty Twardy and Archer Harrington
Prelude: “Peace to All Nations” by Humphrey Turner”, Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Hymn: #708 “Rejoice in God’s Saints” (vs. 1-4), Foothills Women
Welcome: Pastor Brad
Tithes and Offerings: Pastor Brad
Anthem: “You Raise Me Up”, Vivienne Cirillo & Linda Cramer
Responsive Reading: #556 – Litany for Christian Unity – Pastor Brad
Prayer Time/The Lord’s Prayer: Pastor Brad
Special Music: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”, Foothills Women
Scripture Reading: John 15: 9-17; Reader, Sandy Sacerio
Special Music: “Build Your Kingdom Here”, Sandy Sacerio, Soloist
Sermon: “Investing in Relationships”, (Psalm 128), Pastor Brad
Closing Hymn: #560 “Help Us Accept Each Other”, (vs. 1-4) Foothills Women
Closing Prayer: Pastor Brad
Postlude: “Trumpet Tune” by David Paxton, Malcolm Kogut, Organist
Videographer & Editing: Malcolm Kogut
**CCLI LICENSE #11179819**