Honor Church's 175th Anniversary

September 27, 2019 WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the United Methodist Church of Monticello, New York, to be celebrated on Friday, September 27, 2019; and WHEREAS, Dedicated on September 24, 1844, the United Methodist Church of Monticello is a welcoming and diverse congregation which worships God in spirit and in truth, caring for one another in Christian love, and extending compassionate outreach to its congregation, community, and the world; and WHEREAS, The United Methodist Church of Monticello offers numerous programs and organizations for the needs of its members, including religious services, Bible study, weekly phone prayer meetings and monthly coffee hour; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to its community, the United Methodist Church of Monticello hosts a Clothing Drive and Emergency Food Drive to benefit those in need; and WHEREAS, In addition, the church established Lucy's Pet Pantry and Noah's Arch Thrift Shop, as well as the Open Table Community Meal, a free soup and sandwich for all each Saturday afternoon; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Reverend Jacqueline F. Carter, the United Methodist Church of Monticello stands on the threshold of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the United Methodist Church of Monticello, New York on September 27, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Reverend Jacqueline F. Carter, United Methodist Church of Monticello, New York.