WAYSIDE‘S MISSION IS TO . . .
“Reach out and bring people to meet, know, and follow Jesus.”
“A Broad, Inclusive Faith Church”
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Worship 9:30 A.M.
Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
(Every Sunday except the 1st Sunday of the month)
Family Sunday 1st Sunday of the month
Coffee Hour 10:30 A.M.
Office Hours; Monday—Friday 9:00 A.M. to 1 P.M.
Office Phone 627-2150
Church E-mail [email protected]
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BLOOD PRESSURES
Blood pressures are taken in the church office after
the 9:30 AM service on the first Sunday of the
month. Stop in and check out yours.
‗Tis a gift to be simple, ‗tis a gift to be free…‖ so starts the familiar Shaker
hymn extolling the virtues of simplicity. ―Live simply so others may
simply live‖ is a bumper sticker and t-shirt slogan. Real Simple is a
popular magazine that suggests ways to de-stress and unclutter and breathe.
Simplicity is not a new idea but it is a popular idea. Basically it is living
consciously – making conscious choices in all aspects of life. It is the
antithesis of hoarding. Have only what you need. Be gentle with the planet.
Live in the awareness of others and their needs.
Simplicity is stewardship. We are all connected. How we use what has been
given to us is the measure of our stewardship. That knowledge that we are
connected with each other and not in competition with each other changes our perspectives and opens us
to possibilities. When we recognize that all we have comes from God, we understand we do not really
possess anything. Sharing does not deplete us but affirms the fact we are bound together by God. We are
stewards of everything because everything is a gift from God: our bodies, our children, the earth, and our
money. Stewardship recognizes the responsibilities that accompany financial success. Richard Foster, in
his Freedom of Simplicity, writes, ―Simplicity calls us to a simple lifestyle, but it does not always call us to
a reduction in income. God calls some to increase their income in order to use it for the good of all.‖
There is great freedom in recognizing the Source of everything – great freedom and responsibility.
We ―tend‖ to our responsibilities like a garden; encouraging growth and sharing the bounty with all.
Stewardship is not a campaign soliciting funds for the church. It is our response to the interconnectedness
of all of humanity with the Creator. Our happiness is a by-product of intentional, connectional living.
This year the Stewardship Committee chose the New Consecration Sunday program for our stewardship
campaign. To be consecrated is to be set aside for a holy use. Our gifts to the church are meant for ―holy
use.‖ Sometimes that‘s helping a single mom out with food, sometimes it‘s paint and plaster for ceiling
cracks, sometimes it‘s making payroll or keeping the lights on. God does wonders through us.
Stewardship is choosing to be a conduit for sharing blessings.
October 23 is Consecration Sunday followed by a Celebration Luncheon in Room 110. Please plan to
attend worship and lunch that day to celebrate God‘s many blessings to us.
Peace,
A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held on October 30th at approximately 10:30 a.m. for
the purpose of electing officers and a Pastor Nominating Committee. (PNC)
The nominees for the PNC are: Jim Barry, Janet Brooks, Karen Pfeiffer, Bonnie Moran, Laura Glista
Maria Glass, Rich Owen, Susie Mills, Tommy Klug, Sally Doeing, Dorothy Owen, Nita Parsons
We are still looking for a male between the ages of 25-40 to serve on the committee. If you are interested
please contact a member of this committee.
Elder nominations for the class of 2014 are: Janet Brooks, Shirley Vandepoll, Kay Dickey, Tim Jerome,
Kathy Lantzy.
Deacon nominations for the class of 2014 are: Rhoda Peace, Susie Whelan, Don Thiry, Debbie Hurd.
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COMMUNION SERVERS
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OCTOBER LECTIONARY
10/2/11 Exodus 20:1-4,
7-9, 12-20
Psalm 19:1-14 Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46
10/9/11 Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14
10/16/11 Exodus 33:12-23 Psalm 99:1-9 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22
10/23/11 Deuteronomy
34:1-12
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46
10/30/11 Joshua 3:7-17 Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 Matthew 23:1-12
DATE 1ST READING PSALM 2ND READING GOSPEL
ROOM REQUEST FORMS Are available in the office. Call, stop down
or email me and I‘ll be sure to get a Request
Form to you.
FOR SECURITY ISSUSES
please remember to let the office
know if you change or cancel
your meeting date and/or time.
CALENDAR
CALENDAR
CALENDAR
In the office you will find a
giant wall calendar. This
calendar is used by the staff
to make sure that the building
is secured when not in use and
open when it needs to be. It‘s
used for planning our events, keeping track of what
meetings are going on and it gives us a clear picture of
what is happening at Wayside on a day to day basis.
HOWEVER, this calendar is also used by the Worship
and Planning committee to plan out special events for
service. It‘s used by the Deacons, Elders and different
committees to plan and prepare for parties, fund raisers and
gatherings. Please don‘t assume that since you discussed it
at your committee meeting that it will filter down to me in
the office. The office is open from 9-1 every day. You can
stop down, call me or e-mail me and check and double
check that your ―event‖ whatever it might be gets posted
on the calendar. (Remember all room use is subject to
Session approval) Only events on the calendar will be
posted in the Waysider and Bulletin. (Please DO NOT
write on the calendar, leave me a note)
Thank you for all your help in this matter.
Julie
STATEMENTS: The Finance Committee
will have a table set up in Room 110 during
coffee hour to hand out quarterly state-
ments. All statements are in sealed enve-
lopes and will only be given to the ad-
dressee. Any statement not picked up dur-
ing coffee hour
on October 2nd or 9th will be mailed. Any
questions, plea
COMING SOON! 6th ANNUAL SHOPPING SPREE
The Women of Wayside are planning their
6th annual Shopping Spree on Friday and
Saturday, November 18 & 19. We still have
a few tables open. If you are interested,
know someone who might be interested, or
have some questions, please e-mail Maria
Glass at [email protected] or
call 627-2150, or 549-1561 or see Julie.
CHEW CHEW
The Chew Chew is still chugging along. He is a
hungry fellow.
Any nonperishable food that you can donate is always
appreciated.
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IT’S CONE TIME
Thank you to all the women who gathered this past week to assemble the cones that we sell
each fall and winter to support the Women‘s programs at Wayside.
Soon a variety of old favorites and some new tastes will be available for purchase on Sunday
mornings in Room 110. This year we will have Friendship Soup (now available in two
sizes.) Pasta Fagiole, Tortilla Soup, Potato Soup, Turkey Surprise (an easy to prepare din-
ner), Cranberry-Pecan Rice Pilaf, Nutty Orzo and Rice Pilaf, Cranberry Cornbread, Chocolate Chip Kookie
Brittle, Almond Joy® Brownies, Cranberry Hootytcreeks, (wait until you test them...yummy!), and Russian
Tea in regular and decaf.
We are pleased to tell you that even with the increase in prices of our supplies we are able to keep our prices
the same as last year at $6.50 per cone for the large cones. The smaller Friendship Soup, the Turkey Surprise
and the Russian Tea (available in regular or decaf) will be $4.00.
CROP WALK
The CROP WALK is Sunday, October
16th in the Village of Hamburg.
The Mission Committee set a goal
of 20 walkers from Wayside. Applications are
available in the office or you may register that day.
Walk begins at 12:30 at Hamburg Presbyterian
Church.
CONDOLENCES
Wayside extends condolences to the family of
Robert Stuart who passed away this week. A
memorial service for Robert will be held on
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 2:00 pm here at
Wayside
Wayside also extends condolences to John and
Esther Wawzyniak upon the death of their
daughter Dianne (Wawzyniak) Moran. Dianne
passed away last July and sadly Wayside was not
contacted although she was a member here.
Please-if you are made aware of the illness or death
of someone from Wayside, please call the office or
Pastor Amy. Families may choose to have services
elsewhere but as a caring community we still want
to know and be a comfort to families in their time
of grief.
Saturday October 22 the Presbytery of Western New
York presents a day of speakers and workshops on
various topics. There are 24 workshops in all! There
is something for everyone! Here are some of the
workshops being offered:
So You Think Your Church is Friendly?
Equipping the Saints to Respond to Hydrofracking
Praying According to the Holy Spirit’s Leading
Creative Ideas for Worship
How Your Church Family Works
Youth Mission in the City
Strategic Leadership Skills
Strategic Planning for Change
Jesus, Wisdom of God
End of Life Issues
Equipping the Saints to Advocate for the Poor
Social Media for You and Your Church
Bible Storytelling
Brochures with full descriptions are available around the church, or call the office. There really is
something for everyone. Cost is $15. Child care is $5 per child. Presbytery Day is held at North
Presbyterian Church, 300 N. Forest, Williamsville. Carpooling from Wayside is a good idea. Doors
open at 8:45 am and worship begins at 9:30 am. Event finishes at 1:30 pm.
PRESBYTERY DAY IS COMING!
MISSION & OUTREACH
World Communion Sunday is
October 2, 2011! We will take
the Peacemaking Offering that
day in addition to our regular
tithes and offerings. The Peacemaking Offering is
used to support peace efforts around the world.
Twenty-five percent of the offering is kept and
used for local peacemaking. The Mission/Outreach
Committee voted to send that portion to the
Western New York Peace Center.
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St. Stephen's Ministers
One on one. One to one. One with one.
Confidentially.
The positive power of a good retreat.
Sometimes; in going through or living with a crisis; the crisis gathers strength just as we are at our weakest.
Overwhelmed and surrounded; we find ourselves alone and no longer acting; but merely reacting to circum-
stances and situations over which we have no real control.
Time to retreat. Fighting on, when at our weakest, is not the way to victory. Pulling back from the fight
often reveals that we were never battling alone. Some one else steps up to take our place in the battle. As
we move back from the battle; we find other (friends and allies) quickly pull up beside us. Moving further
away, we discover a whole army of allies waiting with fresh supply to reinvigorate and revive our spirits.
Retreat is not defeat; retreat is not surrender.
Looking back at the battle (from a distance) we can get a new perspective, see new lines of attack, even
notice where the enemy is weak and we have had some successes. With renewed vigor and clearer vision
we can rejoin the crisis with a greater sense of our own identity and choices.
Make time for retreat. Whether it be an hour of silence, a walk in the woods, coffee with a friend, an
evening out for a meal or a movie. Time for yourself is time well spent.
And if you want an extra listening ear or friendly smile to get away with you; Stephen Ministers will gladly
make time and take time; to break away from the daily routine, for a deep breath and a chance to find new
energies and a different perspective.
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Thoughts for Today
Yesterday's pain is today's strength.
"Forgiveness is the only road that leads out of disaster, past all suffering and finally away from death.”
(A Course in Miracles)
Worry never climbed a hill. Worry never paid a bill. Worry never dried a tear. Worry never calmed a fear.
COFFEE HOUR
We are always in need of baked
goods. If you‘re making a batch of
goodies for your family, make an
extra batch and bring it down to the church and
throw it in the freezer. Thank you!
NURSERY HOURS
Miss Barb & Miss Joanne are in the Nursery every
Sunday from 9:20 AM until the end of
the service. Please pick up your
children before Coffee Hour.
(For infants and toddlers through age 3)
COME ROCK THE NIGHT AWAY with Breakaway featuring Wayside‘s own
Bruce Decker and Scott Panfil. Saturday, October 8th starting at 8 PM at the
VFW-Oakwood Manor, 2985 Lake View Road, Hamburg. Tickets are $15.00 per
person and are available during coffee hour. Tickets are going fast!! Call the office and
reserve your ticket today!
NEEDED! Theme baskets for our ―Funraiser‖ with Breakaway. Please drop them on
Sundays, or during office hours.
POSITION OPENING AT WAYSIDE
We are looking for someone to work with Mary Lou to learn the Director of Christian Education
position and fill that position in January 2012. Paid training is 10 hours a week through December and
can begin immediately. The permanent position is a flexible 15 hours a week and includes Sunday
mornings. Qualifications include experience in education and/or theology and strong people skills.
Resumes should be submitted to the office to the attention of Personnel.
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CONSECRATION SUNDAY IS COMING
Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money
Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial
contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their
church‘s mission and ministry with a percentage of their incomes.
Our congregation‘s Session members have selected the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a
way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis
this year.
New Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her
own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like
members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who
want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward
proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, ―What percentage of my income is God
calling me to give?‖
During morning worship on Consecration Sunday, we are asking our attendees and members to make their
financial commitments to our church‘s missionary, benevolent, and educational ministries in this community
and around the world.
Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending
morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to
completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or
she chooses not to fill out a card.
We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader
will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments
as a confidential act of worship.
We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday team and
session members. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make
every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday worship.
Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events.
Stewardship Committee Chairperson,
Bonnie Moran
Timothy Filkins, U.S. Army
Jason Nowak, U.S. Air Force, Iraq
Bill Dorsheimer, U.S. Navy
Jon Keogh, U.S. Army, Iraq
Rudy McEnry, U.S. Army
Pat Werely, U.S. Army,
Aaron Blair, U.S. Air Force
Matthew Decker, U.S. Army Devan Jabcuga, U.S. Air Force
We are fortunate to have a strong
prayer chain group here at Wayside.
Sandy Cowan 627–3185 or Sue
Whelan 691-8010 are happy to take
your call and add names to our list. You can join them
on Sunday mornings in the parlor after the 9:30 AM
service as they get together to say a quick prayer for
those on the prayer chain.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The prayer shawl group continues
to meet the first Wednesday of the
month at 10 AM in Room 110. They join
the quilters for lunch. Everyone is welcome
to attend.
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The cool weather is here and we have some great books for you to read over the next several
months. Pick them up at the library, your favorite book store, or download to your ―Kindle‖ and
come and discuss them at future meetings. The book for discussion on Monday, October 24 at
7 PM is ―The Weird Sisters‖ by Eleanor Brown.
The Andreas family is one of readers. The three sisters are named after Shakespearean women by their
father, a professor of Shakespeare. Each one returns home after years away to nurse their ailing mother,
They have come to lick their wounds and bury their secrets and are appalled to find each other there.
But they find that everything they have been running from...one another, their small hometown, and
themselves...might offer more than ever expected.
The book for the November 28th discussion is ―The Girls From Ames‖ by Jeffrey Zaslow. Can you
imagine life without your best friend? This true story chronicles the lives of eleven women who have
been friends for more than forty years. It is a wonderful review of just what it takes to have enduring
friendships that have withstood both time and distance.
For the December 12 meeting (note the change of date) we are reading ―Room‖ by Emma Donoghue.
―Room is a book to read in one sitting. When it‘s over you look up: the world looks the same but you
somehow are different and that feeling lingers for days.‖ This quote if from author Audrey Niffenegger
after she read ―Room.‖ To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew
up; it‘s where he lives with his Ma as they learn and read and eat and sleep and play. At night his Ma shuts
him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits. To see if there is an
escape from the Room read this amazing novel, told entirely in the language of the energetic, pragmatic
five-year-old Jack, ROOM is a celebration of resilience and the limitless bond between parent and child, a
brilliantly executed novel about what it means to journey from one world to another.
WAYSIDERS
Ginny Lietz
Waltraut Couchman
Sylvia Couchman
Carol Rechlin
Pearl Romanowich
Susie Mills
Jerry Cowan
Audrey Wilson
Baby Jack Panfil
Bev Stewart
Edward Sibley
Gerard Smerka
Joyce Smerka
Steven Truskowski
Dick Smith
Ray Wise
Marion Sibley
WAYSIDE FRIENDS
Mike Story
Henry Carey
Ryan Nurmi & family
Nancy Kempf
Keri Lichon
Tom Jasinski, Jr.
Todd Euler
Keith Jackson
Bob Hedges
Brian Newbigging
Wendy Jewart
Eleanor Parucki
Moira Burke
Bernard Hochberg
Brian Bauer
Jordan Roth
Auntie Helen Wicher
Family of David Just
Carol Wiest
Tara Irish
Family of Donna DeVinney,
Jeff Hardy -(Bonnie Moran‘s nephew)
Rich Butera
Tasha Oliveri
Richard Weimer (Karen
Dorsheimer‘s dad)
Dennis Daley
Michelle Cyrek
Fran Bujanowski
Jan Howell
Laura Wrobel
REQUESTS:
(If a person has stabilized, please contact the office. After 60 days, names will normally
be removed.)
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Are you celebrating a birthday or anniversary this month and
don‘t see your name? We need you to fill out a membership
form. Please call the office and I‘ll get one to you right
away. If you think you filled one out and I missed your
special date, please give me a call.
A gift has been made,
In Memory Of
Edith Yesser
From
Thomas & Margaret Henzler
Richard & Thelma Muffoletto
3 Thomas Klug
4 Kayla Davis
Sarah Graham England
5 Stephen Paluch
6 Krystle Mackey
Gary Carney
7 Pam Biddlecombe
8 Sarah Mackey
9 Ashley Witt
Thomas Stoklosa
Danae Zerby-Smerka
10 David Kemp
11 David English
Payton Lamb
Erin Lestingi
Dana Aronica
Carol Rechlin
Cary John Ignaczak
Mary Schmidt
Tristan Smith-Carlos
13 Cary Ignaczak
Matt Pacifico
Phillip Schmidt
16 Carolyn Ross
17 Mary Glass
Tracy Kalembkiewicz
Catherine Bauer
Robert Young
18 Jacob Deinzer
19 Nicole Curtis
20 Gary Palmer
Elizabeth Weed
21 Ken Kalembkiewicz
23 Lisa Avery
Brian Davis
Nancy Leigh Cox
24 Jeffrey Lewis
26 James Blosser
Garrett Dio
27 Michelle West
28 Don Bell
Brian Horwood
Sophia Matson
31 Joshua Merritt
1 Paul & Karen Lake
2 Eric & Kathy Pyne
5 Neil & Carol Rechlin
8 Mark & Dana Aronica
13 Tom and Dana Lamb
14 Peter & Misty Kerl
17 Steven & Cathy Truskowski
18 Mark & Cheryl Panfil
21 Erin & Stephen Lestingi
27 Tom & Sue Stoklosa
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IMPORTANT
PLEASE NOTE
Because of a change in our WAYSIDER mail-
ing, articles turned in after the 14th of the month
WILL NOT be posted in that month‘s Way-
sider. If you have any questions, please call
Julie.
FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Here is a quick update on the financial health of Wayside PC. The Finance Committee has continued to
monitor the spending of various church departments. Our 2011 budget has so far proven to be a good ―best
guess‖ representation of what we needed to spend to keep staff, programs & facility all up and running.
Congrats and thanks to Pastor Amy, Julie, Mary Lou and all the other folks who make Wayside work so
well for so many people and families.
A look at our giving shows that as a congregation we have responded very well this past year to the
financial mini-crisis of the summer of 2010. Here are some observations that we as a committee have
made over the past year.
1. ―You get what you ask for‖ There was tremendous response to the 2-5-10 campaign. Giving increased,
showing that Wayside plays an important part in our lives. Thank you.
2. Expenses have been managed very tightly. We feel this must continue for the foreseeable future.
3. Giving has now leveled off. For the past twelve plus months we saw our bank balance slowly increase
each month, that trend has leveled off over the past several months.
4. At the 2/3rds mark of the year, pledge giving was at about 2/3rds complete. Thank you!
5. Fund raisers continue to add incremental benefit to the church. Please support them as you are able.
6. We anticipate the need to add some part time staff, especially in the music department. This comes at
an increase in staff costs, albeit a modest one. (approx. $700.00 per month.)
As we continue on our pilgrim journey, let us celebrate God‘s love as shown to us through Wayside! A
place of love, of growth, of service to God and community. Thank you for your trust and your faithfulness.
Keep up the good work
Blessings,
Bruce Decker
GOOD NEWS FROM MUSIC AND WORSHIP!
Music is an integral part of our Worship every Sunday. We joyfully introduce two
additions to our Music Program: Bill Louden is our new keyboardist and Bruce Decker is
our Music Coordinator/Choir Director. We look forward to continued excellence in our
music program and are grateful for the many gifts our volunteers bring to the service.
Thank you and "Welcome" to Bill and Bruce!
BIBLE BASICS!
On Tuesdays in October, we are featuring a Bible Basics class. This is Bible 101. We will look at Scripture
as a book and become familiar with the reoccurring themes of the story. This class is open to everyone and
is designed to enrich our experience of worship (where those themes reemerge) and expand our
understanding of discipleship. Class meets at 7:00 pm in Room 110 and is taught by Pastor Amy.
The only book you‘ll need is the Bible so bring a Bible or borrow one from here.
DATE COFFEE HOUR
GREETERS ASSISTANT
10/2/11 OPEN OPEN Frank Dickey
10/9/11 Deacons OPEN OPEN
10/16/11 OPEN OPEN John Davern
10/23/11 OPEN OPEN Consecration Sunday
10/30/11 We Care We Care OPEN
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FAMILY RELIEF FUND
While there is always a need, job loss and financial difficulties are especially hard on families that are
struggling to make ends meet. If you could spare a dollar or two, please help out with this important
ministry. Please annotate the check or envelope accordingly.
QUILT FOR THE LORD & MONDAY EVENING STITCHERS (STITCHIN’ II)
Quilt for the Lord meets every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room 110. We are not just
quilters, we are also knitters and scrapers. Everyone is welcome to join us.
The women are currently stitching one hundred dresses to send to girls in Africa. What a great way to fulfill
our global mission.
The Monday Evening Stitchers (Stitchin’ Time II), meet on the first and third Mondays at 6:30 PM.
Come and join them on October 3 and October 17th.
If you know of a church member that would benefit from being wrapped in the warmth of one of our quilts,
or have any questions, please call the office or contact either Shirley 649-0736 or Mary Lou
MISSION Increasing our awareness of the scope of our church’s
mission throughout the world.
Hello Everyone.
Sunday School is off to a wonderful start. To date we have sixty-four children
registered many of them are new to our school. Welcome to these children and their families.
As you know we were very concerned about having teachers for the 6,7, & 8th grade class. This year we
will be team teaching with folks who have volunteered to work with each other to make sure there are at
least two teachers every week for this class. It will be a new experience for many of us as we work to iron
out schedules to cover each week and make sure the curriculum is in place. I have led the class with
Michael Edwards and Jim Barry for the last two weeks. What a pleasure to work with this amazing group
of youth in our church and these two men who have so much to offer.
When you see Diane Camilloni thank her for her years of teaching. She was teaching when I started as CE
Director seven years ago. We certainly appreciate her years of dedication to our children. Who can forget
her delicious monkey bread, the great pretzels she helped the children bake every Lent and the bag painting
she organized every November. We‘ll miss you as a teacher Diane, but are so glad you are having the
opportunity to travel and spend time with your family.
This coming month Pastor Amy will be conducting a First Communion class for children on Wednesday,
October 26th. A letter will be sent home with children explaining the training. Those who take the class,
will receive their First Communion on Sunday, November 6th.
You have probably heard of the seven-year-itch. Perhaps that is what is happening to me. At any rate I have
decided to retire as Christian Education Director at the end of the year. It has been my pleasure to serve the
families of Wayside. I know it was where I worked, but never thought of my position as a job…I loved what
I was doing and the folks I was working with. I am sure I will still be involved, just in a different manner.
If you have any questions, please give me a call, contact Pastor Amy or Jim Barry, Chair of the
CE Committee.
Blessings,
Mary Lou Zerby
CE Director
Teacher Meeting, Saturday, October 15th at 9 AM in the parlor.
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GET THE JUMP ON CHRISTMAS AND GIFT GIVING
It‘s not too early to start thinking about the holidays and the celebration of our Lord‘s birth.
A large part of our celebration is the giving of gifts to those we love or care about or to
those unknown who have great needs. Here at Wayside our Comfort Corner Kitchen
provides ―Comfort Food Cones.‖ The addition of a few ingredients, a little cooking, and
the recipient has a heartwarming meal, snack or beverage. These are great gift items for
teachers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, students, or even yourself when you need a quick
meal or a yummy treat. We want to be sure we can fill everyone‘s order, so you can preorder your cones
and pick them up on a Sunday morning starting now (fill in the date below.) We will do our best to fill
your order, but it is first come, first serve.
CONE ORDER FORM
_____ Friendship Soup—a delightfully seasoned mix of assorted peas, beans, rice, and pasta. Makes a
huge pot of soup to serve to family & friends. Our best selling soup.
_____ Friendship Soup - the same great soup as above, but half the amount. $4.00 each
_____ Pasta Fagiole—If you like a thick, hearty, soup, you will love this. It is also perfect for vegetarians
because it can be prepared with vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
_____ Potato Soup—this was extremely popular last year and you only have to add eight cups of boiling
water and some Parmesan cheese...how easy is that.
_____ Tortilla Soup— Mild spices and tortilla chips make this soup a taste treat you won‘t want to miss.
(Our Taste Panel said, ―Thumbs Up!‖ on this.)
_____ Turkey Surprise - New this year. Just add a pound of ground turkey and some tomatoes for a
delicious meal for your family that can be prepared in under an hour. $4.00 each
_____ Cranberry-Pecan Rice Pilaf—the perfect mealtime accompaniment—it‘s delicious with all meats
and makes a large batch. You can even be creative and add chicken and vegetables to make a dinner
casserole.
_____ Nutty Orzo and Rice Pilaf - New this year. Brown rice and pecans add great taste and texture to
this dish. Just add water and butter for a side dish that your family and guests will love.
_____ Cranberry Cornbread - When we tasted this, we knew we had to include in our cones. Moist
and delicious, it may be the best cornbread ever.
_____ Chocolate Chip ―Kookie Brittle‖ - You‘ll never eat another chocolate chip cookie once you try
this delicious mix—it‘s addictive. Our best selling cookie mix.
_____ Cranberry Hootycreeks - New this year. White chocolate, pecans, and cranberries combine to
make this cookie absolutely delicious. Bet you can‘t eat one!
_____ Almond Joy® Brownies– If you like the candy bar of the same name, you will want to order
these chewy, fudgy delights.
_____ Russian Tea—A delightful mix of tea, lemon, orange, and spices. Just the thing to sip on a cold
winter day. $ 4.00 Available in regular and decaf.
NAME ______________________________________________PHONE NO. ___________________
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We are delighted that we didn‘t have to increase our prices this year. The cones, with the exception of three
are still $6.50 each with a special price of three cones for $18.00.
Please enclose a check with your order made out to Wayside Church. Drop off or mail to Wayside Church,
5017 Lake Shore Rd, Hamburg NY 14075. Any questions or to arrange another pick up date, please call
Mary Lou at 627-2150.
I will pick up my cones on Sunday morning—Date_________________ between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
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ELDERS
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DEACONS
**ELDERS Jim Barry
Janet Brooks
Barbara Broomell
Nancy Cuoco
Kay Dickey
Michael Edwards
Nancy Hutchison
Tim Jerome
Kathy Lantzy
Bonnie Moran
George Patterson
Shirley Vandepoll
**DEACONS Kim Carlson
Pam Decker
Meghan Dye
Joanne England
Colleen Griffin
Debbie Hurd
Joan Kelly
Richard Owen
Cheryl Panfil
Rhoda Peace
Debbie Tyler
Don Thiry
Sue Whelan
Audrey Wilson CLERK OF SESSION
Maria Glass
Wayside Presbyterian Church NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
5017 Lake Shore Road US POSTAGE PAID
Hamburg, NY 14075 HAMBURG, NY 14075
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Phone: 716-627-2150
Please call and listen to the messages.
E Mail
Dial-A-Prayer 627-2150
www.waysidepch.org Fax: 716-627-5162
WAYSIDE STAFF
Temporary Pastor Rev. Amy Jelensperger, [email protected]
Parish Associate, Retired Rev. Nancy Bassett
Treasurer Pam Decker
Financial Secretary Julie Horwood, [email protected]
CE Director Mary Lou Zerby, [email protected]
Clerk of Session Maria Glass, [email protected]
Bell Choir Bruce Decker
Librarian Karen Peiffer
Cleaner Kim Carlson
Custodian Al Peiffer
