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JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You to These In-Person & Virtual Activities

JASA will distribute Farmers Market coupons

JASA Bartow Older Adult Center fundraising Bake Sale is back

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JASA Bartow OAC’s Apple Picking trip to Och's Apple Orchard

Room 31 only. Common Pantry distribution

Computer Learning Class with Steve will

(Waitlist) Holiday Hill (Prospect, CT) Senior

Day

Weight Management Support Group w/Gigi,

Steel Drum

Medicare Information –

Technology class

Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – Mon.,

Please call Einstein OAC for appointment for: Hair Styling

Facials and manicure

JASA Einstein Public Notary – Tues., 10:00

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066. Schedule subject to change without notice. Payments for trips at the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., & 2 p.m.-4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

MENU Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

Roasted Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit

Meatloaf, Garlic Mashed

Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Steamed Carrots

Fish, Toasted Egg Barley w/ Onions, Grilled Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

Style BBQ Chicken, White Rice, Steamed Sliced Carrots

Tossed Salad, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit

Wheat, Mac and Cheese w/Butternut Squash, Sauteed Green Beans w/Onions, Three Bean Salad ghetti, Normandy Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit

Chicken, Potato Kugel, Moroccan Vegetables,Challah Roll, Fresh Fruit and Juice

Fresh Salsa Relish, Brown Rice, Normandy Blend

Bartow Center (929) 399-1394. Events held in Room 31, unless otherwise noted. Dinner

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED FOR ALL ACTIVITIES ON MONDAYS ONLY

Open on Saturdays.

Walk with Odessa

Blood Pressure w/Willa

Health and Wellness w/Ann

Smartphone and Tablet Class w/Julesa

Stay Well Exercise w/Odessa

Bereavement Hour w/Dorine

Line Dancing w/Cynthia

Dominoes w/José

Arthritis exercise w/Damion

Arts w/Laura via Zoom

Beginners Crochet and Knitting w/Lynne

Einstein Center (718) 671-5161. Events held in Room 49, unless otherwise noted. Lunch

Mindful Mornings Tai-Chi

Book Club

Ageless Facials & Self Care

Appointments only

Never Too Old to Learn Spanish

Bridge to Care Arthritis Exercise

Creative Arts & Painting Go Easy on us Computers

Hair Care 4 U

Spring in Your Step Stretch & Tone,

Action Bodies In Motion

Prize Bingo & Board Games

Art & Design Class

Smart Phones & Tablets

Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345. Events held in Room 7, unless otherwise noted.

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler Zoom only

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise (Will resume in September 2023)

Piano Sing Along Class

Smartphone and tablet literacy w/Julesa

“Zumba w/Ola”

Computer Learning Zoom Meeting w/Ralph

Art, Tai-Chi,

Drama Class/Club (Will resume in October 2023)

Arthritis Exercise,

Self Defense Class

Tai Chi for Arthritis w/ Jimmy

Spanish Class (In-person)

Manicure

Home Fries, Cooked Cabbage w/Shredded Carrots, Hot Dog Bun

Massage Therapy

Manicure

Line Dance with Cynthia

Coloring for Calmness

Blood Pressure Screening

Chess Club

Let’s Get It On Zumba

Alert and Alive

Knitting & Crochet

Art Class w/Dmitry

Bingo with Gay Brown, Line Dance w/Sassy 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm 2

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-ofCo-op-City to donate.

The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of building 27B. Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m.

General Information – The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please

God is on the move in Section 5 “…They laid them before Jesus, and he healed them all.” (Matthew 15:30 (NLT))

There is nothing that our God cannot do! He is the Way Maker, and He is on the move in our community! Over the past few weeks, we have seen Jesus heal people physically, emotionally, and spiritually as they humbly come to Him for help. What burden are you carrying today? Bring it to King Jesus, as there is

About us

Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City! We believe that every person and make a difference in this world! No matter what you have been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out, we are located at 135 Einstein Loop! Sunday Worship Experience celebration. We make music to please God and to build others up. (Colossians 3:16) says, “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” For us, that is what making music is all about. We sing to bring glory and honor to God and celebrate who He is and what He is doing in our Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in Room 45.

Traditional Synagogue

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services. Please come by 10 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, July 22, at 9:13 p.m. Candle lighting for Friday, July 28, at 7:55 p.m.

Newsong Church

Newsong Deaf Church

11 a.m. Sunday Mornings

That is right. We are happy to announce that we the deaf and hearing impaired in our community! The singing, the message and the fellowship are all in American Sign Language and designed to help you connect with God in your own language! Our morning at 11 a.m. in Room 38. Kidsong where the Bible is taught in a creative and relevant way. Kidsong starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in Room 49.

Kids are important to us, so we have created a place where they can learn about Jesus on their level.

Newsong Church Youth

NSCY is Newsong’s student ministry. Today’s generation of the church and change the world. At NSCY, our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus. NSCY meets every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Room 38. Discounted Parking Available: Do you live outside of Section 5? Remember, a church alive is

Good and Welfare –honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. If you want to buy a tree, call 347-4495005. Mazel Tov, to all having simchas. If you are ill, we wish you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To all Members – Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday or anniversary in July. Please send me your name and I will add it to the list.

Fun and Games – After services and Kiddush, members play games. Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

––Bruce Gitelson

community of people from different walks of life, who are learning what it means to follow Jesus!

Contact Us

Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter : @ YouTube: Newsong Church NYC

Mailing Address

Email: CentralTeam@newsongchurchnyc.org

Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org

Phone: 917-342-2559

––Pastor Mike Tolone

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow in-person at 9:00 a.m. We will have one service at 9 a.m. during the summer. Our regular 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. service will resume on Sunday, September 17.

The attire during the summer will be casual dress. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required.

The service is also available on Zoom at https:// us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: 646-568-7788, or Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password 788175#.

The Church Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number is 857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065#.

Rev. Williams asks everyone to call into the Sunday Worship service using Zoom through your computer or dialing in using the Zoom information shown above.

All Sunday School classes are on hiatus for the summer and will resume on Sunday, September 17, at 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study classes are on hiatus for the summer. Both the 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Bible Study classes will resume on Wednesday, September 13.

Prayer Warriors Prayer service is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September.

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Friday Evening Prayer service is on hiatus for the summer and will resume on Friday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m.

The church has a free app available on your app store by putting in “Co Op CBC.” This app is open to all.

Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Please continue to mask-up, practice social distancing and stay safe!

“God will strengthen us as we continue to travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible Study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

––Hattie L. Lucas

Circle of Christ Church

Iglesia Circulo De Cristo

Overcoming Barriers

Jesus took time to walk through many places to encounter people with different needs. He was not afraid to engage with individuals that were hated and treated with suspicion.

(Luke 19:1) “Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short, he could not see over the crowd.” to see him since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, Zacchaeus, come down quickly. I must stay at your house today. So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly.”

Zacchaeus made money by cheating others and he was backed by Rome so he was doubly hated. He had a desire to see Jesus but the crowds and his size would not let him. He had a physical limitation hindering him but he was also willing to look foolish in pursuit of Jesus.

Zacchaeus had a heart for God but needed an encounter with Jesus to change him. Jesus saw his heart and invited himself to eat with him. Zacchaeus was overjoyed and felt no shame in dining with Jesus. There is no heart so wicked, vile, or dirty that Jesus will reject.

“All the people saw this and began to mutter, He has gone to be the guest of a sinner. But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, Look, Lord! Here and now, I give half my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us at 115 Einstein Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475. Church phone: 718-671-8746 and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039.

Our scripture verse for 2023 is: (Luke 10:27) “And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”

Sunday service will be at 11:00 a.m. Masks are required and temperature will be taken.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m., Conference Line Number: 646769-9900; Access Code: 3099388. Bible Study will be cancelled until Wednesday, August 2.

Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge will be on

Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City Blvd. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 204, Bronx, N.Y.10475.

Sunday morning worship service: 11 a.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Bible study and prayer at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays: Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m.

All night services will be held online. Call 720740-9746, Access Code: 8876631.

Focus: “The End Time, we are moving toward an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh.” (Matthew 24:44)

“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like unto ten virgins, which took their lamps and went forth their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all back four times the amount.”

The people were more concerned about appearances than salvation. They criticized Jesus because he ruined their expectations by saving someone they saw as unworthy. Zacchaeus evidenced repentance by making restitution and divesting himself of most of his riches.

“Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Zacchaeus became a living example of salvation producing good works which is faith with feet. He proved that he was saved by outward action not only inward belief.

Schedule

Sunday: Spanish Service at 9 a.m. and English Service at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday: Non-perishable food distribution: from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Prayer from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and Prayer/Bible Study from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Friday: In-person Spanish Bible Study from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Youth Service (Operation Grace) 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday: Women’s Fellowship, second Saturday of the month from 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

Young Adults, third Saturday of the month 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship, fourth Saturday of the month Couples Fellowship, dates will be announced during services.

Blessings in Christ, ––Pastor Luis F. Ramos, Jr.

Church of the New Vision

vacation. Our Guest Speakers for July 23 and July 30 will be Pastors Johnny and Diane Simmons of Life’s Line Ministries. There will be no YouTube or Facebook feed. So, come out and fellowship with us.

July 16 – Worship Service Guest Speaker: Elder Michael Adolphus, “God is Requiring More.”

Scripture: (Luke 9:1-2) “Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” (Luke 9:10-17)

Save the Dates

August 10 – “Moses” at the Sight and Sound Theater. Buses will depart from the church location, 115 Einstein Loop, at 8:30 a.m. Please arrive by 8:15 a.m. Bus tickets will be distributed on Sunday, August, after the 11:00 a.m. service and at the bus prior to departure. For further information, contact:

Pentecostal Tabernacle

those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And as they went the bridegroom came; and they, that were ready, went in with him to the marriage and the door was shut. Afterward also came the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us but he answered and said, verily I say unto you I know you not Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh.” (Matthew 25:1-13)

“It is important that we keep our heart right with God with oil in our vessels, and do not be like the are living in evil days distress of nations, with perplexity, and when men hearts are failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475. E-mail: stjosephsepc@aol.com. Church phone number: 718320-0844. Priest-in-Charge: Fr. Simeon O. Johnson; cell: 917-227-4303.

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic and related repairs to our space, St. Joseph’s Church has made some adjustment to our schedule of services until further notice. We are gradually getting back to normal.

Father Johnson will conduct worship service inperson at the church on Sunday, July 23, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. The usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon will also continue.

To participate by teleconference, please dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

Please note that there will be no midday prayers during the month of August.

Sincere condolences to our members, families and friends who have recently lost loved ones. May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.

To our sick and shut-in, we extend our well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday and best wishes to those who will be celebrating their birthday this month.

Please save the date for our annual dinner sale at the church on Saturday, September 30.

Grace and Peace!

Merville Chambers

Sadie James, 917-667-4229; or Hermena Smith, 718-708-5035; or email: info@churchnewvisionbx. org.

September 16 – “Paint & Sip” at 2:00 p.m., includes meal. Donation: $30. To attend, kindly RSVP with Sis. Loretta Scott at 917-295-9511 or Sis. Y. Brightman at 917-969-0761 by September 9. We are looking forward to an afternoon full of fun and fellowship.

We continue to pray for a speedy recovery for the sick and shut-in, and offer condolences to families who lost loved ones and good health and wellness for all.

Your contributions, tithes and offerings can be mailed to Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, New York 10475. Thank you.

––Brenda Brown

coming on the earth, for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. Signs are telling us that these are the days when evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. Noah had spent many years building the ark, and he knew that the season for divine judgment was near, but he did not know the exact day. The same apply to us in this time, we have seen signs and wonders, strange things are happening all around us, but we do not know the day and time of Christ return. Therefore, let us maintain a sweet fellowship with God and prepared for the coming of our Lord and savior. Watch therefore, for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.”

––Rev. R. Sibblies

MetroCard Bus

month. The bus only makes one stop in Co-op City: between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. by the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Boulevard.

For more MetroCard information, please visit new.mta.info/fares.

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