Presbytery of Western New York
E-Newsletter May 26, 2009
Presbytery of Western New York
Meeting: 4 PM, June 9, 2009
Registration at 3:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Gowanda
Rev. Donna Kay Lewis
Call papers will soon be available at www.pbywny.org
Portville Pew Polishing Party 
Click here for a photo gallery of the Portville’s First Presbyterian Church “Pew Polishing Party.” Pastor Marilyn Hale led a team of congregation members in “work made fun!”
Musical Salute to Pastor David Persons (Wayside – Hamburg)
 
A full slate of performers honored Pastor Dave, during the first major event to honor his retirement from Wayside Presbyterian Church. Director of Music, Susan J. Gervase, brought together seventy performers in a musical tribute, “We Wish You Music.” Music ranged from Handel to folk music and jazz. Groups included The Wayside Choir, The Wayside Band, The Henrys, The Wayside Bell Choir, The Panfil Family, and The Wayside Youth Choir. Soloists and members of small ensembles included Joseph Gervase, Kenneth Broomell, Howie Evert, Mark Panfil, and Tabitha Glista. Franklin Dickey served as the Master of Ceremony. A Sampler of Activities around the Presbytery First Presbyterian Church (Westfield)
Recently received donations for six new banners and two banner stands for the sanctuary. North Presbyterian Church (Williamsville)
Starting an organization of small groups. Some will be task-oriented; some, geared toward fellowship; others, for support and mutual sharing. Lockport Presbyterian Church
Cindy Smist is leading a Transformation Worship, Saturday, May 30th. She is also leading a series of discussions on Paul Nixon’s I Refuse to Lead a Dying Church. First Presbyterian Church (Cuba)
In conjunction with the Dairy Week parade, the church is holding a yard and bake sale on Saturday, June 6th. Call 968-3774 to donate. Rev. Steven Jelensperger - on Integrating of Prayer into Special Occasions From Pastor Steve: The (music) prayer had its birth at a Worship committee meeting. A discussion was
had about what to do to honor the choir and choir director on "Music Sunday.” I offered up that I had found a Frederick Buechner prayer that I modified and used on Confirmation Sunday. I had (also) written a prayer for the Ride for Roswell folk to carry with them while they rode. It only made sense for me to write a prayer to honor the choir. Someone asked if I could expand the prayer to include all the musicians that offer their gifts. Click here for Pastor Steve’s music prayer. News regarding PC(USA)’s International Mission Click here for the latest issue of Presbyterian World. News regarding Lynette Sparks Lance Brown shared an interesting article that features “our own” Lynette Sparks, a candidate for ministry. Click here to read The New York Times article.
Food and Music at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, May 31st CHICKEN AND RIBS BBQ DINNER tickets ($10.00 each) - You will be able to
dine in or take out this delicious dinner at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park, on Sunday, May 31, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. and then attend the Camerata Concert. This second workcamp fundraiser helps to offset the cost of the vans we rent to transport 25 youth and six leaders to Laughlin Memorial Chapel in
Wheeling, WV the last week of June. Music and the Arts presents CAMERATA CONCERT at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park, on Sunday, May 31, at 7:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary. The artists include Cristen Gregory (Soprano), Paul Schlossman (Oboe), Bryan Eckenrode (Cello), and Greg White (Piano and Organ.) The concert will include repertoire from the 17th to the 20th century including opera arias, art songs, instrumental
works, and more. A free-will donation will be accepted at the door. West Valley Media Event, May 30, 10:00 AM, Buffalo. Save the Date! Save the Date:
Saturday, May 30th, 10:00 AM
Lake Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo, NY (Just to north of The Hatch eatery)
Press Conference & Rally
Protect the Great Lakes with Full Clean Up of West Valley site
Bring Boats, Signs, and Props From Gladys Gifford Support Network for Church Librarians from Wayside’s Moe Conley Wayside Presbyterian's librarian offers on-line support for busy volunteers. Moe Conley has been offering support one-on-one via e-mail and plans are underway to begin on-line meetings so people can share ideas in cyberspace now that the group is expanding beyond WNY. Quilt Project at First Presbyterian Church in Allegheny Benefits Cancer Patients Sandy Tucker is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Allegheny and heads their
Cozy Quilt mission effort. The quilts are given to cancer patients who are receiving
chemotherapy. The quilts help keep them warm during treatments. Patients also get
a carrying bag for their quilt. In 2009, Sandy and others have made eight quilts.
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