Presbytery of Western New York
E-Newsletter June 29, 2010 Service in the Park
First Presbyterian Church of Tonawanda is having a special Service in the Park in honor of the 4th of July. It will be held at Clinton Park at 10:00AM on Sunday, July 4. Please bring your own lawn chair! Patriotic music, the Men’s Choir, and Praise Team are among the many things that will be part of this special service!
One in the Spirit Newsletter
Click here for the latest One in the Spirit newsletter from GAMC Director Linda Valentine.
New Church Development Conference
Go to www.presbygrow.net for information about the National New Church Development Conference at St. Pete Beach, FL on August 9-13, 2010.
Flea Market
Maryvale Drive Presbyterian Church is having a flea market on Saturday, July 17. Tables are available for $15. For more information call Jackie Reynolds at 897-1022 or 553-0486.
Events at Union Presbyterian
Union Presbyterian began June with SONFEST, their annual community picnic held at the Fireman’s Park on June 5. Ed Shagott provided music and there was a yard sale and chicken barbeque.
In May the women of the church were treated to a dinner cooked by the men of the church. The men also provided entertainment after dinner. Gifts were given to the most with the most children, most grandchildren, etc. Plans were in the works for Father’s Day.
“God’s Beautiful Creation” at Third Presbyterian Church, North Tonawanda
VBS Theme “God’s Beautiful Creation”
Adults and Youth August 2-6 -6:00-8:00PM
All lessons, crafts, activities games and refreshments will take place in our spacious church yard.
We will have a Hawaiian motif that will inspire us to praise God for His beautiful creation.
Friday night Luau. Food and games for all ages.
Lessons will include Genesis, Noah’s ark, plants and animals of the Bible, and the references of creation in Jesus’ parables.
Stepping up to Staffing
Click here for information about a fall seminar from the Alban Institute “Stepping Up to Staffing and Supervision.” Tell us about your UNSUNG SERVANTS. Please respond by September 1!
Every church has them — dedicated members or staff who don’t seek praise or recognition, but whose work is essential to the life of the congregation. For example:
• The secretary who knows everyone’s phone number and can print bulletins for Sunday worship while designing the monthly newsletter
• The custodian who makes sure the sanctuary carpets are vacuumed and the tables are set up for the Wednesday potluck dinner
• The church school teacher who has read Bible stories to three generations of children and remembers all their names
• The organist who practices for hours to play each Sunday’s musical selections without missing a note
• The member with a green thumb, who grows and arranges the flowers for worship
Tell us about one of the UNSUNG SERVANTS in your congregation. Please send a description of 150 words or less, and we will publish as many of the essays we receive as space allows.
We need to hear from you by September 1.
Be sure to include:
• The full name of your unsung servant and his/her role in the church
• How this person’s faithful service has made a difference
• The name and address (city and state) of your congregation
• Your name, telephone number and email address
• If you have good photos of your unsung servant, please include them too! High-resolution (1.0 MB or larger) digital photos preferred!
E-mail your contributions to today@pcusa.org or mail them to Unsung Servants, Presbyterians Today, 100 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202-1396.
Technology at GA
Click here for information about the use of technology at the 2010 General Assembly. Last Free issue of The Presbyterian Leader
Click here for the last free issue of The Presbyterian Leader.
More Pictures from Island Presbyterian
Click here for more pictures of the Island Presbyterian Church 50th Anniversary contributed by Carolyn and Bill McKibben.
Synod News Letter
Click here for the latest issue of the Nor’easter with news about the Synod of the Northeast.
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