Presbytery of Western New York
E-Newsletter May 25, 2010 Ordination of Lynette Sparks Films to Talk About
This month's movie for FILMS TO TALK ABOUT is The Big Kahuna starring Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito as veteran salesman in a world where cash is king and the deal is scripture. When a born again employee arrives to help them nab a hot prospect, he might blow the deal or save them all. As biting as "Glengarry Glen Ross" and as poignant as "Death of a Saleman", The Big Kahuna puts a human face on corporate drones everywhere. Rated R for strong language. May 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church. Stewardship Worskshops
Click here to view the flyer and get the registration forms for the Stewardship Workshops sponsored by the Stewardship Committee of Presbytery. The workshops will be held on Saturday, June 12 at Hamburg Presbyterian Church. Bring your lunch and drinks and dessert will be provided. Cost is $5 per person. Please think about bringing a team of several people to get the full benefit of the workshops. Presbyterian Leader
Click here for the latest Presbyterian Leader “God’s Presence at the General Assembly.” The Thoughtful Christian
Click here for news about the new denominational retail outlet through The Thoughtful Christian. Religious Perspectives on the Status of Jesus Christ
The Buffalo Chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will hold its fifteenth interfaith conference on June 13th, 2010, between 2:00 - 5:00 pm at the Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, across from the Walden Galleria Mall.
The topic of discussion is "Religious Perspectives on the Status of Jesus Christ". God, Son of God, Prophet, Messiah, Teacher, and Imposter--- these are some of the terms that various people have used to refer to Jesus Christ. Call him by whatever name you deem appropriate, the fact remains that he is one of the most well known figures in the world whose influence spans centuries of human history and transcends national, ethnic and religious boundaries.
Speakers representing Christianity, Judaism and Islam will discuss the status of Jesus Christ in their respective faith traditions and they are as follows:
1. Rabbi Moshe Taub - Representing Judaism
2. Rev. Frieda Van Baalen Webb - Representing Episcopal Diocese
3. Rev. Mary Masters - Representing Unity Church of Practical Christianity
4. Imam Naseem Mahdi, National Vice President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - Representing Islam
Each speaker will speak for 15 minutes. The speeches will be followed by a question & answer session and a break at the end where refreshments will be served. You are cordially invited to attend the session & feel free to pass the invitation to anyone who may be interested. Admission is free and open to all. Please RSVP by Friday June 11th, 2010 via e-mail to buffalo@ahmadiyya.us or phone # 716-304-7025. Warming up the Church
Click here for an article from the Alban Institute on how “traditional” churches can reach out to young adults. Community Help Groups
Click here for information about how faith based groups can help families with members who suffer from asthma and click here for information about helping people with learning disabilities.
Strawberry Social at Kenmore
We are holding our 2nd annual strawberry social on Saturday, June 19, from 3 - 5 p.m. at the church at 2771 Delaware Ave. in Kenmore. Strawberry Shortcakes are $5 and strawberry smoothies are $3.
2nd Pres Starts a New Thing
Second Presbyterian Church, Lockport, is looking for musicians and party people for Saturday nights this summer to help us thank God and make a joyful noise.
We usually meet at 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and we continue that practice, but, starting June 19, we'll add a twist. We will be meeting outdoors on the beautiful field next to the church, 71 Van Buren St., Lockport, right across the canal from the historic center of Market St. After worship we will sponsor a community dinner, then at 7 p.m., a special performance program.
We invite everyone in the Presbytery to our Saturday night gatherings, but we especially would like you to consider having your church picnic with us. Pick a date, contact Barbara Wallace (wordsupply@yahoo.com or 550-1898) and plan a party!
If you are collecting anything for your own mission, please consider leaving a barrel or box or bin with us so that the Lockport community can contribute what we have.
We are also looking for musicians, solo and group, church-based and secular, to perform. Practice on Saturday night for your own worship on Sunday. Get some publicity and an appreciative audience.
Second Presbyterian Church, Lockport, is choosing frontier over fortress, fun over drudgery, community over isolation, bold over mild, right now over later, and life over death by expanding its ministry in Lockport. Please help us, and add something different to your summer schedule!
Renewed Partnership/Global Mission Opportunity
South African Work Group of PWNY
Do you have a heart for global mission?
We are excited to offer the opportunity for involvement in the latest mission trip of the newly revived South Africa Work Group. This group was initiated in 1985 as a series of renewable covenants between the Presbytery of Western New York and the Wynberg (Cape Town, South Africa) Presbytery as partners in mission.
The South Africa partnership exemplifies the Presbytery’s goals of enhancing collaborative mission and communication, and in equipping lay leaders and pastors who make the trip to South Africa.
We have been invited by the Wynberg Presbytery for a late October-early November trip.
An application for those interested in going on this trip is currently being developed and will be made available shortly.
The Work Group has the endorsement of five congregations, which firmly establishes the commitment to this mission trip.
The deadline for submission of an application is June 21, 2010.
50 Years of Golden Fellowship
This year Island Presbyterian Church is celebrating the 50th anniversary of our founding. On Sunday, June 13th, we will mark the occasion with a special worship service at 11:00 a.m., followed by coffee and fellowship. The church will host a luncheon at 1:00 p.m.
You are cordially invited to help us commemorate 50 years of Christian ministry on Grand Island. Please join us as we recognize the work of our founding pastor, Rev. Hal Tyson, and the pioneering efforts of our founding members, welcome old friends and new, and share the gift of fellowship with our community.
If you plan to be with us for the luncheon, please call Carolyn at 883-4695 by Sunday, June 6, to make a reservation or e-mail CA@mckibben.com. Nickel City Reptiles at Kenmore
Click here for a flyer about the evening at Kenmore Church with Nickel City Reptiles. Network of Biblical Story Tellers Workshops
Click here for a flyer about the Network of Biblical Story Tellers workshops to be held on June 5, 2010. Concert at First, Clarence
Click here for a flyer about the Spring Concert taking place on June 6 at 3:00 p.m. Gather at the Well
Click here for a flyer about the PACHEM event for those who work with college students. News from Camp Duffield
Registration for summer camp at Camp Duffield is continuing. We have summer camps for all ages. Check the website at CampDuffield.org for the details of your particular age. Moms and Dads, Grandparents, remember how important summer camp was to you, please encourage your child to attend. Your children will grow in faith and in social confidence. The Camp has been significantly upgraded over the last couple of years. Archery has returned this summer. God has blessed this camp!!
Reservations for fall and winter retreats is ongoing. Available weekends are on the Camp Calender on the Web Site. Retreats are a great way to grow your church membership and develop a deeper committment among your members.
HAVE YOU EVER HAD A FREE LUNCH? We will buy the lunch Saturday June 5th at Duffield. We will start the day about eight AM and begin tree cutting, splitting, trail repairs, weeding, electrical work, plumbing, cleaning, food service, gate repair, beach and float repairs, and coffee break at ten. As the day passes we will serve the FREE LUNCH that you have been craving. Brisket Sandwiches, salads, and ice cream, all FREE. You will be home by three or four and be wiser and wealthier of new friends. See Chet Seymour at Chetseymour@msn.com, in church at OPPC, or call 662 5593 or 863 7623 for your FREE LUNCH reservation and directions to the camp. -Do you have what it takes to be a positive influence on a young camper's life? If you're willing to be his or her friend, to play and pray, to engage in deep relationship, then 'Yes,' you do. Duffield is still in need of counselors this summer - for a week or for a month - and especially male counselors. Come, be a representative of Christ to the younger generation. Minimum age of 18 and background check required. Visit our website, www.campduffield.org, or contact Carlton Tanner at carlton.duffield@gmail.com
New At the Resource Center
New resources, (DVDs, CDs and books) recently added to the Resource Center library are ready for your use. The Resource Center, located in North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville is staffed 9-noon Mon-Thurs. Call and make an appointment to visit at other times. 631-0979, mmohlke@gmail.com.
Presbyterian World
Click here for the latest Presbyterian World issue on world missison in the PC(USA). Presbyterian Leader
Click here for the Presbyterian Leader issue on “Understanding the Trinity.” One in the Spirit
Click here for “One in the Spirit” the monthly newsletter from Linda Valentine, head of the General Assembly Mission Council.
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