July 2022

 Brothers and Sisters, peace be with you!

 I would like say hello and introduce myself to you. My name is Evelyn Patricia Avila, I am an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament and Mission Developer for the MNYS and ELCA.

I have been appointed by Bishop Paul Egensteiner from the MNYS to be your coverage pastor for a term of one year beginning July 1, 2022.

 Below is a fragment of the “very boring bio” that I use for professional publications. If you wish to read it, it’ll help you to get to know a little about me. But I’d much rather get to meet you in person! Feel free to call me at (516) 833-7378, email me at: pastor.christelc@gmail.com  or, even better, come on by the church on a Wednesday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm I’d love to get to know you and introduce myself to you in person.

 During this summer our mission is about getting better connected with each other. We’re trying to get better connected to God through our bilingual worship services, and prayers services on Sundays at 9:00 am. We’re trying to get better connected with each other through fellowship and support. We’re trying to get better connected to our community through service and outreach.

 Romans 12:5 says, “so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other”. Let’s stay connected! I hope to see you soon.

Blessing to you and your family.

 In Christ love,

 Rev. Evelyn Patricia Avila