Presbytery of Western New York
E-Newsletter

April 6, 2010

HELP WANTED; 2 BOARD MEMBERS
Western New York Presbyterian Women are seeking two new board members with computer skills – a 2-year term with computer expenses paid. For details about this chance to serve the risen Lord, please call Mary Louise Berg, Search Committee, 839-2421.

Living Water Wonders at Camp Duffield.
 Living Water Wonders Camp at Camp Duffield is for children who have completed grades 3, 4 and 5.  The Camp will run from Sunday, July 25 to Saturday July 31.  The camp will focus on learning about God and Jesus as true living water.  Most of the kids who will be there without knowing any other kids.  The camp is designed for kids to make new friends and to experience nature.  Events planned include Archery, Swimming, Canoeing, Rafting down the Creek, Capture the Flag and Campfires.   The food will be great. Parents, this is a great opportunity for your child to gain in social skills and confidence in a safe and loving environment.  The camp meets all the State requirements and there will be a nurse on site.   Visit www.Campduffield.org for details and applications.
 
A BRISKET A BASKET FUNDRAISER FOR DUFFIELD
May 1st has been selected for the FUNDRAISING Brisket Dinner and FUN TIME, The time? Dinner at 6, appetizers at 5.
Where? At the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church. The donation? $25.00 a ticket, $40.00 a couple.
Many gift baskets waiting for you to bid on.
For ticket reservations leave word at 716 662 5593. If Chet Seymour is home he will sign you up. If the machine answers just leave a reservation, name and phone number.
Tickets are limited to the first two hundred.
ACT NOW!!!  HOT FUDGE SUNDAES for dessert.

PLANNING FAR AHEAD

Faith United Presbyterian Church (Kenmore) is planning a golf outing:  “Faith on the Fairways,” July 31st, at 11 AM.  Click here for the flyer.

Photos from Palm Sunday at Hamburg Presbyterian  

Message from Linda Valentine
Click here to ready the latest newsletter from Linda Valentine,  director of the General Assembly Mission Council.

Ecumenical Cross Walk in Randolph

The Long Walk Carrying The Cross
 
  Randolph's ecumenical parishioners walked two and one half miles from East Randolph to Randolph stopping momentarily in front of homes and businesses to read scripture, pray and meditate on the saga of Jesus and his fatal journey to the cross. Randolph churches have observed this impressive Good Friday walk for many years.  Photo was taken in front of  home of Jack and Noralyn Berger in East Randolph, where Jack  was working quietly at his computer when Pastor Leslie Latham, of the Randolph United Presbyterian Church, rapped on his office window and informed him "We're out in front please come and take our photo."  The rest is history.  It was a long, beautiful and impressive day for everyone...even for those non-walkers who had to seek relief when they returned home to soak their aching feet.  While majestic, those taking turns carrying that large cross that distance was a challenge but the spiritual rewards had to be far greater than their short-lived sore feet.  Despite our everyday trials, we must admit Jesus was victorious, with people reminding each other of this fact more than two thousand years later.
Photo by Jack Berger

Women Build
Buffalo Habitat for Humanity will have a project where women are the primary builders beginning in May 2010.  For more information check habitat4humanity.moonfruit.com, or to be added to their e-mail list, send a message to womanbuild@habitatbuffalo.org.