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July & August 2018

First Presbyterian Church100 Church Street, Youngstown, NY 14174

(716) 745-7067 www.youngstownpres.orgEmail - offi [email protected]

Newsletter July – August 2018

WelcomeElders

Class of 2018Dick Allen, Sophie Barner

Katie Coykendall, Steve JohnsonStacy Myers, Jessica Streb

Class of 2019Amy Coykendall, Beth Fagiani

Pat McClemont, Fiona RaePeter Burrows, Jane Reese

Class 2020Tom Patrick, Murray RolandKim Sembert, Joyce Casper,Mike Daloia, Margot Walker

Deacons

Class of 2018Donna Beasley, Betty LambSteve Lyle, Kathy Schlaich,

Bob Russell

Class of 2019Sandy Maslen, Julie Siegel

Diane Johnson, Nancy Greulich,Janice Allen

Class 2020

Carolyn Paton, John MacArthur,Priscilla Baker, Kevin Cassick,

Sue Tower

Honorary DeaconsPat Inskeep, Gwen Kozar,

Rick Salvatore, Ann Winter,and Winnie Clark

Clerk of Session - Margot Walker

Treasurer - Mark Miller

Assistant Treasurer - Ken Greulich

Historian - Bill Siddall

Librarian - Ruth Lagace

Summer Sunday Worship

Starting July 1 we will begin our summer worship schedule:

one service at 10am.

We resume our regular schedule September 9, 2018!

Th e offi ce will start summer hours on July 2nd, 8:30 - 3:30.

Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 23rd thru July 27th

9:00 am till 12 pm

VBS Volunteer MeetingWednesday, July 11th

10 am or 7 pm

ALL children grades K through 5th are invited to

join us....6th grade and up are invited to volunteer!

ChurchOfficer’sPicnic

Wednesday,August15that6:00PM

at the home of Rex Stewart and CarolJ.Rogers.

715MainStreetYoungstown

Pleasebringadishtopass,yourspouseor

guest,andyourlawn chair

We will have a brief meeting after dinner while ourguestsenjoytheview.

Joinusfora luncheon in honor ofRexStewart’s25thanniversaryasourpastor.

Sunday,July1stat11:00AM

in the church

fellowshiphall

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How and when can you reach us...?Pastor Rex Stewart Cel:628–1040Clerk Margot Walker 754-4699of Session

Music Dir./ Jonathan Pilier Organist [email protected]

Youth & Michelle Allen 799-4321Children’s Ministry

Admin. Asst. Emily Marra 213–8436Wed - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 Off. Asst. Betty Salvatore 754-4854Youth. Carla Mackenna 531-3697 Mission Parents Monica Barner 745-3767Together

Children’s Andrea Randazzo 754-2546House

Our 2018Worship

Attendance 8:30 10:45 TotalJan 2018 42 129 173Feb 2018 32 134 166 Mar 2018 29 97 126Apr 2018 42 153 195May 2018 29 122 151Jun 2018 25 94 119

1st Qtr. 2018 Average 195 2018 YTD Average 155 2016 Average 1462015 Average 1532014 Average 158

YTD Income through June 30, 2018The target is 50% of the yearly budget as of this date.

2018Budget YTDGiving ACTUAL% ofBUDGET

Identified Giving 277,138 132,899 48 %Children’s House 73,990 48,475 66 % Apartment Building 25,572 12,786 50 %Bequest Withdrawal 30,635 12, 847 50 %Church Use 2,000 498 25 %Per Capita Giving 3,515 3,420 97 %Loose Platae 3,100 1,531 49 %Future Fund Dividends 1,234 0 0 %Youth Offering 250 107 43 %Other Income 3,335 3,778 113 %

Total 420,769 268.34164%

BuildingFund 20,271 Blanket/ToolSunday1,406

AdultFellowshipAnnualPicnic

Saturday,August18that4PM at the home of

MarkandDianeJohnson,4803OakridgeLane,Lewiston.Pleasebringadishtopassandyourlawnchair.

Therewillbea$5perpersonchargeformeatandbeverages.

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We, the people ofFirst Pres by te ri an Churchof Young stown, New York,

are caring Christiansof all ages,

dedicated to theworship of God,

personal and spiritual growth, and

warm and open fel low ship.We are there fore

committed to love and serve others

in the Church, com mu ni ty and the world.

OURMISSION STATE MENT

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Pastor’s Ponderings by the Rev. Dr. Rex Stewart

Don’t forget to contact the Church O� ce when a loved one is ill, injured,

or hospitalized.

Have you moved, changed your phone number, or your email

address? Please let us know so we can

update your records.

Dear Friends,

“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Fish are jumpin’…” My prayer for you all is that you will fi nd this season a time for recreation and renewal on God’s good earth. Carol and I will be away much of July as we travel to Alaska to spend time with our son, Robert, and his soon-to-be wife, Erica. In fact, I will be offi ciating at their wedding in late July in Fairbanks where they live.

Although quite a bit slows down here at the church during July and August, I hope you will make efforts to remember God and spend time worshipping with others wherever you may fi nd yourselves. Remember, we have only the one Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. during these two months (we return to two services after Labor Day). If you are traveling and worship with other congregations, let me see some of their worship bulletins. It’s okay for us to get good ideas from other churches!

One big change at our church is in our offi ce as we welcome our new Administrative Assistant, Emily Marra. Emily was the successful candidate in our month-long process of fi nding someone to replace Lori Russell, who left for another job better suited to her family’s needs. I thank Betty Salvatore and Michelle Allen for fi lling in at the offi ce while our search was on-going.

Emily Marra was raised in Newfane and now lives in Lewiston with her husband and three-month old child. She graduated from NCCC (Early Childhood Education), but found work in the fi nancial world working for area credit unions. Most recently, she has been the Executive Assistant for the CEO of the Niagara Regional Federal Credit Union. Emily has a warm and welcoming presence and I’m sure you will enjoy meeting and talking with her. Come by during the week and introduce yourselves to her! I know she would appreciate the help in getting to know all of us and putting faces with names.

Speaking of putting names and faces together, have you had your portrait taken yet for our new pictorial directory? It takes very little time and everyone who participates gets a free 8x10 and a copy of the directory. Of course, you can decide to buy portrait packages as well, but you don’t have to! The more of us who participate, the more useful the resulting directory will be to help our newer members (and staff, like Emily) learn who is who, and remind the rest of us whose memories aren’t the best! There are two more days of portrait sittings to choose from: August 1st and 2nd. Call Jessica Streb at 564-7929 or go to the link on our Weekly Update to choose a time online.

Well, that about does it for now. Keep the faith! Love God. Love neighbor. As the apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the Romans:

“Love your neighbor as yourself. Love does no wrong to a neighbor;

therefore, love is the fulfi lling of the law.” – (Romans 13:8-10)

Yours in Christ’s Love,

Rex T. Stewart, Pastor

July & August 2018

PW HappeningsHappy Summer! It’s time

to sow, it’s time to savor the fi rst of the summer harvests; lettuces, peas, strawberries. How good is our God to provide for us so much bounty.July and August; those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer sounds good, but lazy? I don’t know about that part.

PW will have a Picnic and Gathering at my home, 4659 Lower River Road for any women of our congregation on Wednesday, July 25. We’ll have the 3 ‘F’s; fun, food and fellowship. Please bring a dish to share; think local, think salads, think something maybe you have been wanting to try. I enjoy being a guinea pig! Come at about 5 o’clock with your lawn chair.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! PW and the Deacons will be honoring our octogenarians with an OVER 80 LUNCHEON, shared with our friends from the Lockport Presbyterian Home. It will be a simple meal, but delicious! Claudia Andres and Bill Siddall will lead us in a ‘sing-along’ and we’ll have a lovely afternoon. Save Monday August 13 for the Over 80 Luncheon. Gwen Kozar will be sending out information, and you must make a reservation. If transportation is an issue, we can make arrangements.

Also in August is the ever popular Janet Gunzelman’s CHILI SAUCE MAKING DAY! Last year it was the day of the solar

eclipse. It gave us something to do while the chili sauce was cooking. We’ll be needing 4-5 folks to help prep the ingredients; tomatoes, onions, peppers and celery, at about 9:30. It only takes an hour or so to prep. We jar the chili sauce at 2 PM, and need about 2 other people to help with that. We have a tentative date of August 27, but that is subject to change depending on a vacation with our now North Carolina family. Family wins out over chili sauce in the end.

Now, I must go and stand guard over my garden. I have the big 3 unwanted guests; deer, rabbits and now a groundhog. I might be purchasing my bounty instead of harvesting my own. Blessings to you!

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PhyllisIbaugh–Specyal7/21 DickKnowles 8//8 BobPowell 8/9 DorisMatthews 8/23GwendoraPowell8/31

PresbyterianWomen’sPicnicandGathering

Wednesday,July25that5:00PM

at the home of PeggyNash

4659LowerRiverRoad.

Pleasebringadishtoshare

(thinklocal,thinksal-ads)

andyourlawnchair.

Expecttohavefun,foodandfellowship.

PresbyterianWomenandtheirevents,aswellasthepicnic,areopen

to all women of the church.

July & August 2018

July and August Youth Group Activities Director: Michelle Allen

QUESTIONS? CONCERNS?COMMENTS?CONTACT

MICHELLEALLEN(716)799-4321

email: [email protected]

Mark your Calendars!!July 23rd - July 27th

VBSRolling River

Rampage.

Sunday, July 1 Youth share their Mission Trip Experience

10:45am Worship Service

Wednesday, July 11 VBS Volunteer Meeting

10am OR 7pm

Monday, July 16-Sunday, July 22 VBS Decorating!!!

10am-4pm daily Come when you can to help transform the church

into a river adventureland!

Monday, July 23- Friday, July 27 VBS!!

8am-12pm daily

Saturday, July 28- Sat. Aug 4 Montreat Youth Conference

Wednesday, Aug 8-Friday, Aug 10

Rochester Mission Trip Cost:$50

Friday, Aug 10- Sunday, Aug 12

Kick-off Camping Trip Cost:$40

We waited a LONG time for sunshine and warmth and it sure is upon us now! Praise God! Summer always brings another season of activity for Youth and Children’s Ministries. We have Mission Trips, Youth Conferences, a camping trip, and of course, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!! In my opinion, VBS is one of our church’s greatest missions, because EVERYONE can use their God-given gifts: from designing and building props, to art projects galore, fun music, drama, kitchen help, engaging with children, and let’s not forget clean-up! Plus, the program reaches over 100 community children each year! It is a beautiful outreach of God’s enormous love, and I encourage each of you to get involved, especially if you never have before! I look forward to seeing everyone during this time of long, sunny days. To everything there is a season, and ALL seasons belong to God! Blessings and love, Michelle

Youth and Children’sMinistries...

July & August 2018

RIDEARIVEROFFUN!!!Help with “Rolling River Rampage” VBS!!There’s lots of ways to lend a hand:

Donate snack and/or decorating supplies!

Help transform the church into a Rocky River Adventureland from Monday July 16 to Sunday, July 22 in the fellowship hall.

We need artifi cial Christmas trees...Lots and Lots of them!!! Can we borrow yours?

Live our your promise to nurture young faith by guiding children to/from activities July 23-27, just 4 hours daily!

Ifyouareinterestedinreceiving our weeklyemailupdatesplease

contacttheofficeandwewilladdyoutoourlistforthemostuptodate information on whatisgoingoninthechurch!

DidYouKnow….TheChildren’sHouseMontessoriSchoolhasdonated$19,687since2007toSt.JudeChildren’sHos-pitalsince2007withtheirannualTrike-a-thon!Greatjoblittleones!!!

5/7/18 -8/13/18 7:00pm – 8:00pmPrimarily Mondays and some Tuesdays

Needed: bring mat and water bottleFull body workout choreographed to upbeat music. We will learn line dances for the aerobic portion of the workout and the dancercise portion incorporates a Jillian Michaels type workout. You will get into Great shape this summer!

You may pay for classes as you go or pay for a block of class-es. Please see the class schedule & fee information on the table outside of the fellowship hall. If you have any questions you may reach Suzanne at 745-7438. See you all soon!

We need you! Please consider joining

the members who serve as ushers during

worship. The obligation is limited

to approximately one Sunday every 3 to 4 months.

It’s a great way to participate in our worship service.

Please call the Church offi ce or

Mike Vitch at 754-0913.

July & August 2018

Walking to raise money for

cancer research.

Communion Workshop

Making Bread

Memorial Day – Learning the meaning of Memorial Day and our Flag

Baccalaureate SundayCongratulations and Best Wishes

to all of our graduates!

Adult Fellowship Shuttle Crawl

July & August 2018

MichaelAllenderSophieBarnerSophiaCurrie

AliciaPreviteZachSiegelNatalieSmith

MadiDunnJordanLindsayAllisonMackenna

Carter Inskeep Megan Mackenna Mitchell Sembert

CongratulationsClass of2018

GraduatesfromLewistonPorterCentralSchool included:

MichaelAllender Michael is the son of JoAnne and David Allender, and grandson of Ann and Peter John-ston. He played Varsity football for three years and varsity track & field for four years, which he was the captain in 2018. Michael was named 2nd Team All-League Football in 2017, and 1st Team All-League Track in 2017. He was a State Qualifier 100 meters in 2017, placing 5th in New York State for Division II. Michael also was a State Qualifier for the 100 and 200 meter in 2018. He is the Niagara Frontier League Cham-pion 100 meter in 2018; and holds the Lewiston Porter school record in 100 meter (10.89) and 200 meter (22.25). Michael plans to attend Alfred State to obtain a dual AOS degree in Building Trades and Heavy Equipment Operation.

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Sophie Barner

Sophie is the daughter of Monica and Mark Barner. She graduated with a Regents Di-ploma with Distinction. Sophie has served as an Elder of this church and been very involved in all aspects of Christian Education, Youth Fellowship and Vacation Bible School. During high school she was the founder and president of the High School Film Club, president os the High School Art Club, and Treasurer of the High School Spanish Club. Sophie was a member of the Model U. N., Superintendent’s Student Council, High School Traditions Club, Ju-nior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball, as well as being a teaching assistant in the Elementary School Art Club. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and was on the High Honor Roll every quarter in high school. Sophie has been the recipi-ent of the Tuition Exchange, inc. Tuition Exchange Scholarship and Tuition Exchange Grant opportu-nity Award. She has also received scholarships from the police Ath-letic League, a 3D Art Award, Zonta Club of Niagara Falls, Orra Belle McCracken Memorial Schol-arship, and Town of Porter Histori-cal Society Scholarship. Sophie is attending the Honors Program at Chatham University to pursue a degree in Art History and a minor in Museum Curatorial Studies.

CaseyBeiter Casey Beiter is the daughter of Dave and Kelly Beiter. During her days at Lewiston Porter she played soccer, was in musicals, and was employed at Hickory Stick Gold Course. Casey was on the High Honor Roll, Honor’s Choir, and was in Area All-State & NYS-SMA Choirs. She plans to attend St. Bonaventure University to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education.

Katrina Copeland Katrina is the daughter of Dan and Joyce Copeland. She graduated with a Regents Diploma with Distinction. During her days at Lewiston Porter, Katrina par-ticipated in Figure Skating, Dance, Theatre, Singing Opera, and Broad-way both teaching and directing. Katrina has earned a NCMEA Scholarship, selected for NYS-SMA All-State Conference Choir and received a U. S. Figure Skating Gold Level Senior Award. She will attend Niagara University to study Theatre and English.

AbbyElizabethAnnCullen The daughter of Danielle and Dan Cullen, Abby graduated with a Regents Honor Diploma with Distinction. Abby played soc-cer and Lacrosse, did Irish Dance, She was on the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and honorable mention for Scholar Athlete, the Scholar Team, Captain of Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse. Abby will be attending Mercyhurst University majoring in Sociocultural Anthropology and Archaeology.

Sophia Currie

Sophia is the daughter of Angela and Andy Currie and has earned the honor of being the Valedictorian of the Class of 2018 of Lewiston Porter. Sophia was involved in cross country, track & Field, dance, high school musicals, tutoring, jazz band, vocal jazz, no-toriety, and work at NJA. She will be attending Yale University.

KatelynCoykendall Katelyn is the daughter of Amy and Max Coykendall and granddaughter of Bob and Paulette Wright. Katelyn earned a Honors Regents Diploma with Distinction.

She was a member of our youth group, high school orchestra play-ing the cello, pit orchestra, Spanish National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Superin-tendent’s Advisory Council, and is a new member of the Lions Club. Katelyn is the recipient of a Na-tional School Orchestra Award for Outstanding Senior. She received a Service Scholarship from St. John Fisher, and scholarships from the College Club of Niagara Falls, Orra Belle McCracken Memorial Schol-arship, and UNYTS Donate Life Club Scholarship. She will attend St. John Fisher College to pursue a double major in Childhood Educa-tion and Psychology.

OliviaDuke Olivia is the daughter of Dan and Cindy Duke. Olivia was the Class of 2018 President, was in musicals, ballet, was secretary for the Lancer Council, Spanish Club, Traditions Club, UNYTS Donate Life Club, vocal jazz ensemble, Notoriety Ensemble, and the instru-mental studies program. She is the recipient of “The Right Thing Award,” and Outstanding Leader Award in choir. Olivia will attend Suffolk University in the fall.

MadisonMaeDunn

Madison is the daughter of Jenn and Patrick Dunn. Madison was involved in Irish dance, ran cross country, track, orchestra, the National Honor Society, the youth group and was a hospital volunteer. She is a track scholar athlete. She is the recipient of a St. John Fisher Service Scholar Award, was on the Science, Spanish, and Merit National Honor Society Inductee. Madison will attend St. John Fisher College for nursing with her long term goal to become a nurse practi-tioner in pediatrics or oncology.

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JordanLindsay Jordan is the daughter of Jamie and Larry Lindsay. She played tennis and lacrosse and was in musicals, and our youth group. Jordan is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, and the Art Honor Society. She plans to attend State Univer-sity College at Brockport.

AllisonMackenna

Allison is the daughter of Carla and Chris Mackenna. Dur-ing high school whe was active in dance, a dance assistant and our youth group. Allison attended BOCES for nursing. She received skills awards and was on the high honor roll. She has earned her CNA License. Allison is attend-ing Niagara County Community and State University at Buffalo for Nursing. She would like to work in neonatal nursing.

AshleyMeager

Ashley is the daughter of Bonnie and Dan Meager. She is a member of our youth group, did Irish dance, and played Lacrosse. She plans to attend Nazareth Col-lege.

AliciaPrevite

Alicia is the daughter of Janice and Frank Previte and the granddaughter of Ann and Peter Johnston. Alicia plans to attend Niagara County Community Col-lege for nursing.

NatalieSmith

Natalie is the daughter of Jennifer and Dave Smith. She is also a member of our youth group as well as the Key Club, Class Secretary, UNYTS Club, Spanish Club, Lancer Council, did a veteri-nary internship, HOBY and LYNC graduate, and SADD. Natalie was a member of the National Honor Society, Science and Spanish Honor Society. She is the recipi-

ent of a Presidential Scholarship, HOBY Academic All-Star, Presi-dent’s Volunteer Service Award, Scholar Athlete, AP Scholar Award with Honors,and Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Natalie plans to attend University of New Hampshire for Honors Biomedical: Pre Vet.

ZachSiegel

Zach is the son of Ju-lie Siegel and Chris Siegel; and the grandson of Nancy and Ken Greulich. During his high school years Zach played both Varsity soc-cer and Varsity Lacrosse. He plans to attend York College of Pennsyl-vania.

TurnerSmyth

Graduating from Kildonan High School in Winnipeg, Mani-toba, Canada. He is considering a scholarship for music at University of Brandon. Turner is the grandson of Donna Beasley.

CollegeGraduates

CarterMichaelInskeep

Carter is the son of Mich-hael and Tracey Kozar Inskeep and the grandson of Gwen and the late Ron Kozar and Pat and Paul Inskeep. He received his A.A.S. Degree as an Automotive Service Technician from Saint Paul Com-munity and Technical College in Saint Paul, MN

MeganMackenna

Megan is the daughter of Carla and Chris Mackenna. She graduates Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. Megan plans to work and travel for a year before attending grad school for teaching.

NathanRoss

Nathan is the son of Katy Reese and David Ross, and is the grandson of Jane Reese. He gradu-ated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelors Degree in Neuroscience and a Bachelors in Health Management. Nathan will be moving to Boston in the fall to work in consulting.

LucasSader

Lucas is the grandson of Donna Beasley. He has graduated from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada with a degree in law. He has a degree in music and is pursuing a degree in entertainment law.

Mitchell Sembert

Mitchell Sembert gradu-ated from Rochester Institute of Technology. He earned a B.S. in Psychology with minors in Russian and Arabic. He attended R.I.T. on an Army R.O.T.C. Scholarship and commissioned as a 2LT in the Unit-ed States Army. During his time as a cadet at RIT he earned the Cadet Honors Award, ROTC Honors Award, Gold Medal Athlete, Color Guard Award, Silver ROTC Award form the sons of the American Revolution, and the Military Offi -cers Association of America ROTC Metal. Mitchell will be stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama for fl ight school. He will be training to be an Army helicopter pilot. Mitchell is the son of Kim and Chris Sembert.

July & August 2018

July3rd4:30pm-BisonsBallgame/BPOFireworks -sign up sheet in lobby - $23 ticket - Carpool from church.

July20thRansomvilleSpeedway-6pm - Veterans get in free with photo id - Tickets are $13 each. Sign up sheet in lobby.

AnnualPicnic - Saturday, August 18th at the home of Mark and Diane John-son. Bring a dish to pass, your favoriate drink and a lawn chair. Cost is $8 per person.

Thank you to Pat and Paul Inskeep

for opening your lovely home and hosting the

wine and cheese party. It was well attended and everyone had a

wonderful time.

I want to express my sin-cere thanks, gratitude and love to my church family. I am humbled by the many ways I have been and continue to be supported for my illness. It has been a comfort and joy. Being part of a church community where people are so concerned and willing to give a helping hand is a gift. With much appreciation, Jan Howard

We want to thank every-one at First Presbyterian Church who reached out to us during the months of Gary’s sister’s ill-ness and upon her passing. Your cards, prayers and kind words were so appreciated. Blessings to all, Gary and Kate Myers

PER CAPITAIf you use the boxed enve-lopes the very fi rst enve-lope in the box is the “Ini-tial Offering” envelope. Please use this one to pay your “Per Capita” dona-tion to cover the assessed amount our congregation is obligated to pay for each member to support our denomination’s governance and world-wide mission efforts. Our church’s fair share of the ministry and mission through the Presbytery of WNY, the Synod of the Northeast and the General Assembly of the Presby-terian Church USA has been set at $40 for every member of our church.If you do not use a box of envelopes, simply write “Per Capita” on your check memo line.

We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Cady who died June 8th. Mary was a long time member of this church. Mary was 96 years old and has been living in Bedford, MA since 2012 at a retirement home close to her daughter, Louise. Mary was married to the late Fitch Cady. She is survived by her fi ve children and their spouses, ten grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, the latest who was born two hours after Mary passed. A service was held in Bedford, MA.

We extend our sympathy to Dan Lanphear and family upon the death of his grandson, Brian Eckerson, June 13th of Niagara Falls.

We extend our sympathy to Peggy Campbell–Kapur and family upon the death of her sister-in-law, Kunti Kapur in New Delhi, India.

We are looking for fellowship ideas for

September & October.

Wearealsoinneedofmorememberstoassistwithplanning

andimplementingevents.

CongratulationstoSarahConrad on being awaded the Triple “C’ Award from the New York State Attorney General. The Triple “C” stands for commitment, character, and courage. Sarah who attends West Street School in Sanborn, is a new member of the Youth Fellowship

July & August 2018

The Flower Committee isalways welcoming new members! No fl ower grow-ing or arranging required-just make a couple phone calls during your month on duty. Oh, and help us deco-rate for the Christmas sea-son. Fun and easy. If you can fl uff a wreath or make a bow you are in! Call Kate Myers at 745-7846; [email protected].

Tyler Midgley Todd Plybon Elsie ClarkVera Grace Lucinski Rita McPhall Marge CasperRyan Prenatt Dorothy Ellsworth Bob SetserPatricia Truesdale Luke Laufenberg Phyllis EisenmanGinny Jewett Phyllis Huisgen Bob ClarkSarah MacArthur Judi Steele Danielle MyersBob Powell Robin Hough Lois ThomasRay Tubridy Sonja Simpson Elisa DuncanAmy Coykendall Mel Green Charles LambTom Johnson Marge Baker John Hutchins Linda Lee Virginia Cooper Linda Munro Janice Previte Ted Casper Susan Mooney Patty Cassick Dennis Larson Nelson Beard Gavin Burns Gail McCalister

Hymn of the Month OUT OF THE DEPTHS I CRY TO YOU (Lutheran Hymnal)

In the Middle Ages, a heretic was a traitor to the church but the death penalty was seldom invoked before the 13th century. Since the Church was forbidden to shed blood, the State seized and put heretics to death, usually by burning. John Wycliffe (1320-1394), University of Oxford professor, theologian, priest -- and Bible trans-lator (oops), attracted a large following, which got crushed, He managed to die of natural causes (his bones were dug up later and violated.). Not so fortunate were John Huss, William Tyndale, and countless others. (See “Book of Martyrs.”) What enabled Martin Luther to succeed where others failed?

1. He was rescued from the early death of a monk who slept on the bare fl oor without blankets, self- fl agel-lated and denied himself food and water to a point almost beyond human endurance. His savior was Johann von Staupitz, in his role as vicar general of the Augustinian order, who ordained him priest and demanded that in ad-dition to tending his new fl ock, he serve as subprior of his monastery, lecture at the university, and study for his doctorate all at the same time, leaving him no time to engage in further self destruction. He became a dynamo.. 2. He was protected by Frederick the Wise, ruler of Saxony. The universal respect with which Frederick was regarded prevented the pope’s emissaries from seizing the annoying Luther inside its boundaries. This protec-tion came with great personal cost to Frederick. For example, as the owner of precious relics which he had purchased from all over the world, such as a few drops of the Virgin’s milk, a thorn certifi ed to have pierced his Savior’s brow, and some 19,000 other items, Frederick had the pope’s permission to display these on All Saints Day – visitors paid to view them and in turn, received indulgences for reduction of purgatory. Luther demanded the relics be packed away never to see the light of day. Frederick (who was not a wealthy man) com-plied, though he protested that this money met many expenses and improvements in and around Wittenberg and the university.

According to Phillip Schaff in his “History of the Christian Church” (8 vols) “The Reformation of the sixteenth century is, next to the introduction of Christianity, the greatest event in history. It marks the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of modern times. Starting from religion, it made Protestantism the chief propelling force in the history of modern civilization.”

July & August 2018

What’sComingUp!7/1 Summer Worship Hours begin - 10am worship

7/2 Summer office hours begin - 8:30 - 3:307/3 Adult Fellowship - Bison ballgame / BPO @ 4:30pm7/20 Adult Fellowship - Ransomville Speedway - 6:30pm

7/22 VBS Decorating Day7/23-7/27 VBS

7/28 - 8/2 Youth Montreat ConferencePhoto Dates: 8/1, 8/2 – 2–9 pm

8/4 - Adult Fellowship to Buffalo Zoo and Buzzy’s Pizza8/10 – Youth Camping Trip

8/13 – Presbyterian Home & Over 80 Luncheon8/15 - at 6pm Officer’s Picnic

8/18 - at 4pm Adult Fellowship Picnic

AdultFellowshipOurAmericanPastime...

TuesdayJuly3,2018, join us for the 24th Annual Key Bank Independence Eve

Celebration with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus and

the Largest Fireworks Show of the Season as the Bisons host the Scranton/Wilkes-

Barre RailRiders.

Thecostis$23perperson.Becauseweareonlypurchasing24ticketsatthisgrouprate,youmustsignupandpaytheofficeforyourticket(s)whenyousignup.Wewillcarpoolfromthechurchataround4:30pm.Calltheofficeforfurther

information.ONLY 5 TICKETS ARE LEFT!!!

For some time, the Deacons have maintained a closet containing a variety of “medical” implements. A great deal was accumulated, and the overage is being sold at the Rummage Sale.

However, many people don’t even know we have these items available, so we list them here…

- Crutches - Wheelchairs - Canes - Shower chairs - Walkers - A small wooden wheelchair ramp

- Bed pan- Arm rest/can assembly(if you need it you probably know what it looks like)- Strap allowing holding people safely in wheelchair- Bandages

DeaconsCorner

We always accept donations of more, upgrading and making sure they are always available.

If you need something, make sure Betty knows so we can stay on top of inventory. She has the closet key.

The Deacons and Fix-it Club will make sure all is in good order on a regular basis.

While started for our church community, we are glad to share with those in need, like we do with the Deacons’ Cupboard .

Please use!

Weprayforthoseservingourcountryinactiveduty:

Ian & Jenny Zerby, Kevin Ferreira, Steve Fugate, Doug Eoute,

Have you moved, changed your phone number,

or your email address?

Please let the office know so we can update your records.

MeditationGroupWewilltakeabreakforJulyandAugustandwillresumeafterLaborDay,at11am,Wednesday,

September5th.

Continue to meditate in the beautyofGod’screation.

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July & August 2018

This is a support group for people suffering from bereavement will be

offered at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church Street. The group will take a brief break and resume meeting August 2nd from 1:30 to 2:30 pm on Thursdays.

The group will be led by Sister Colleen Shanahan from Stella Niagara. Everything at the meetings will be confi dential. We believe that healing comes in these sessions through (1) verbally expressing your own version of grief and (2) the support you fi nd from others’ experience.

This is an ecumenical group, open to all people.

Thursday, August 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM

Breavement Support Group Wednesday,August1standThursday,August2ndfrom2–9PM

LifetouchStudio’swillbeavailabletotakeyourpicture,.Signupathttps://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/yd2hx382/onourchurchwebsiteYoungstownpres.organdclicktheLifetouchLinkorclickontheLinkonourWeeklyEmailUpdates.

IfyouareunabletodothatyoumaycallJessicaStrebat564-7929andshewillscheduleanappointmentforyou.

Eachfamilywillreceiveacomplimentary8x10photographandfreedirectoryforparticipating. No purchase necessary

July & August 2018

BlanketSundayDedications:InlovingmemoryofEdwinLagacebyRuthEllenLagaceInlovingmemoryofRuthE.LagacebyRuthEllenLagaceInlovingmemoryofDonaldLagacebyRuthEllenLagaceInmemoryofourmothers,PearlSalvatoreandVioletMooneybyRickandBettySalvatoreInhonorofourgrandchildrenbyTimandMargyTooheyInhonorofoursons,JamesPaton,RobPaton,andAndrewPatonbyCarolyn&RobertPaton

ToolSundayDedicationsInlovingmemoryofEdwardKozarandJosephHarrisonbyGwenKozarInlovingmemoryofGeorgeR.HansonandRobertW.HartzbyJoyceandMargieCasper andElizabethMiller.Inlovingmemoryofmyfather,RexReiterbyJaneReeseInlovingmemoryofourfathers,PaulJ.Mooney,Sr.andJosephSalvatore byBettyandRickSalvatore

Manyotherdonationswerereceivedtotaling$1,406.

I want to thank all of our members who have continued the support the Building Fund thru the green envelopes. This has been invaluable in dealing with some Building and Ground issues. As you know we paid off the Mortgage early this year. The Busi-ness Committee and Finance Com-mittee agreed to continue to support the green envelopes, now calling them the building fund. The plan was to look at future items and, thru your support, complete these proj-ects as funding permits. It is inter-esting how things went from there. First we had a leak in the flat roof over the Kitchen. After a cou-ple of tries, we seem to have patched the Kitchen leak. This led to a con-versation with the contractor as to how we could move the standing water on the flat roof to the drains better. He suggested we add three crickets, (sealed tapered insulation) to help direct the water to the drains. This has been completed to the tune of $7,069.00.They also suggested we install a gutter along the south

side of the Fellowship Hall roof, done at a cost of $1,390.00. After that the storm came thru and we had a tree clean up at $1,800.00. We’re not done yet, the railing on the Kitchen stair case became a danger and it has been replaced with Vinyl over aluminum uprights and a cost of $2,969.00. All of this work was paid for out of the Church Building fund be-cause of your support. We do have a couple of more items on the list. We met with the Niagara county Sheriff and discussed some safety items he suggested we do and sometime in the future, we would like to update of the sound system in the Sanctu-ary. We are looking forward to your continued support and hope that you consider us good stewards of the support you show us.

Bob Nash Chair

BusinessCommitteeUpdate MeetournewAdmin-istrativeAssistant,EmilyMarra

Stop by the office and welcome Emily as our new admin-istrative assistant. Emily grew up in Newfane and graduated from Newfane High School. She is also a graduate of Niagara County Community College and the Salon Professional academy.

Emily and her husband, Joe live in Lewiston with their four month old son, Finley, and their dog, June.

We welcome Emily to the staff.

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Your JULY AND AUGUST 2018 Church Newsletter

Worship Services Sundays at

10:00 am.July 1 6th Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday Rex T. Stewart Preaching Read Mark 5:21–43 in Preparation

July 8 7th Sunday after Pentecost Michelle Allen Preaching Read Mark Mark 6:1–13 in Preparation

July 15 8th Sunday after Pentecost Michelle Allen Preaching Read Mark 6:14–29 in Preparation

July 22 9th Sunday after Pentecost Michelle Allen Preaching Read Mark 6:30–34, 53–56 in Preparation

July 29 10th Sunday after Pentecost Drew Ludwig Preaching

Aug 5 11th Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday Rex T. Stewart Preaching Read John 6:24–35 in Preparation

Aug 12 12th Sunday after Pentecost Rex T. Stewart Preaching Read John 6:35, 41–51 in Preparation

Aug 19 13th Sunday after Pentecost Rex T. Stewart Preaching Read John 5:51–58 in Preparation

Aug 26 14th Sunday after Pentecost Michelle Allen Preaching Read John 6:56–69 in Preparation

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