Presbytery of Western New York
E-Newsletter July 13, 2010 HAMBURG’S HOLIDAY PICNIC IN THE PARK BRINGS SURPRISE VISITOR
Pictured below are scenes from Hamburg Presbyterian Church’s Picnic in the Park.
Can you identify who is playing Samuel Adams? (Answer at the end of this e-newsletter.)
TIFFANY STAINED GLASS WINDOW RETURNS TO LOCKPORT
The First Presbyterian Church of Lockport is welcoming back the final window, David Playing his Harp, from restoration in New York City. The William Rand Kenan, Jr., Charitable trust funded the project in its entirety. A window tour and detailed materials are available at the church.
MESSAGE FROM LOWELL AVERY AT PC(USA) GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING OVERTURE FOR PRAYER
Just thought you'd like to know and pass on to the rest of the presbytery that our overture was passed as part of the consent agenda by the full GA since the committee approved it unanimously. We'll see it next when the proposed amendments come to the presbytery for consideration.
Grace and Peace,
Lowell
NEWS FROM THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN NORTH TONAWANDA
A special outside worship service will take place in Veteran’s Park in North Tonawanda on July 18, Sunday, at 10:45am. Special music with an opportunity to renew our faith and commitment to Christ in word and deed will take place. Breakfast will be served after the worship service. This year’s VBS theme for adults and youth is “God’s Beautiful Creation,” with a Hawaiian motif and Friday night Luau that will inspire us to praise God for His beautiful creation. VBS will be held from August 2nd through 6th, 6:00-8:00 PM. All lessons, crafts, activities games, and refreshments will take place in our spacious church yard. Lesson topics will include Genesis, Noah’s ark, plants and animals of the Bible, and the references to creation in Jesus’s parables. Rev. Dr. Jeffery L. Grove delivers a weekly sermon, “Taste of New Wine,” on WJJL, 1440AM, on Sunday at 9:00AM, which reaches all of Western New York and Southern Ontario, Canada.
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE PRESBYTERY
The First Presbyterian Church of Lockport is participating in Old Home Carnival Week with a basket auction and carnival activities on July 25th. VBS is scheduled for August 23rd through the 27th.
The First Presbyterian Church of Niagara Falls sponsors Youth Club each Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM. On Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM and evenings at 7 PM, Pastor David Crapnell leads Bible study.
The First Presbyterian Church of Tonawanda is holding VBS: The Baobab Tree: God’s Great Get-together this week from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, for ages Pre-K through Grade 6. On July 25th, Pastor Ed Hoener and the Praise Team will lead the “Service in the Park” at 10 AM.
Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church of Niagara Falls hosts a pot luck luncheon after Sunday worship on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Faith United Presbyterian Church of Kenmore (3150 Elmwood Ave.) announces its 2010 VBS, as follows:
August 1 - 5 (Sunday -Thursday), 6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Theme: "Galactic Blast"
Dinner at 6:00 p.m. (kid-friendly!)
Adult and Children's Classes
No registration fee!
The float from Orchard Park Presbyterian Church won in two categories. It won First Place as the Best Organizational Float and came in Third Place as Best Float Overall in The Chamber of Commerce’s 4th of July Parade.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY AT CHAUTAUQUA FOR LEWISTON LEADERS
Chautauqua Institution provided the site for the leadership of Lewiston’s First Presbyterian Church to come together in a setting for worship and reflection. A highlight of the day was the walking tour of Palestine Park (see photo of Pastor Robert Bellingham below) where Biblical sites are inset into a hilly section near the lakeside. Also on the agenda was a lecture by retired Episcopal bishop John Shelby Spong. Participating in the day were Bellingham, Lena Bellingham, Pam Kilmer, and Louise Wasko.
LOOKING WAY AHEAD
The First Presbyterian Church of Tonawanda will hold Mom’s Night Out, August 25th, from 5 to 7 PM. RSVPs due to MEDietrich@buffaloschools.org by August 27th. Movies Under the Stars will show films on August 8th and 22nd.
AN UPDATE FROM ORCHARD PARK’S MINISTER AND FAMILY
July 6, 2010
After spending several days in Nairobi, the capitol of Kenya, we are now in Kisumu, the third largest city in Kenya. Kisumu is located on the eastern shore of Lake Victoria, the second largest fresh water lake in the world (Lake Erie is number 12). We went on for a boat ride this morning and saw several groups of hippos, close enough to see the hairs on their snouts! Kisumu is where Kelsey Moore (granddaughter of Joan Holl) has been for more than a year working with a soccer program for children. We hope to see Kelsey later in our trip. On Wednesday, July 7, we will travel by car to the village of Hamisi where Crossroads Springs School/Orphanage is located. We will need to buy provisions for our stay - rice, pasta, peanut butter, canned tuna, and bottled water. The house we are staying in does have electricity but no refrigerator. The presence of extreme wealth alongside widespread poverty is hard to compute. One slum in Nairobi has over 1 million people with no electricity, roads, or infrastructure of any kind. This in the capitol city where government ministers are the highest paid public servants anywhere in the world. The political problems here are immense. Education is highly valued but resources are scarce. A typical elementary school class will have upwards of 120 students with one teacher. We are taking it all in and learning a great deal. We appreciate all your prayers and good wishes!
With love,
The Youngs
FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT ORCHARD PARK TO BENEFIT ORCHARD PARK CHURCH MUSICIAN
Friends and family of West Seneca resident, Tim Colvin have teamed up with Friendly’s Restaurant at 2760 Union Road in Cheektowaga for a Family Fun Night on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. A percentage of all sales during that time will benefit Tim, who recently was diagnosed with a rare form of gall bladder cancer and is receiving treatment at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Since his diagnosis this spring, friends and relatives have rallied around Tim, his wife, Darcy Thiel, and their family, providing meals, running errands, and lending support wherever they can. “We are so touched by all who are helping us during this very difficult time for our family,” said Tim’s wife, Darcy, who is Director of Special Music Groups at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church.
All are invited to show their support for the Colvin Family and to enjoy a summer night out at Friendly’s, “where ice cream makes the meal!”
For more information, contact Elizabeth Angelbeck, 716.861.3699, or curley175@verizon.net
Pictured center, below, is Tim Colvin, surrounded by his family on Father’s Day.
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CAMP DUFFIELD IMPROVEMENTS
It has been a couple years since the sale of Camp Duffield by the Presbytery. This is just a note to let you know that Camp Duffield is still growing and improving. Summer Camps are underway. The improvements to the camp include:
New roof and skylights on the Lodge
New deck on the Nurse Cabin
New wood burning heater in the Dining Hall.
New roofs on the Cabins
Repainted the inside and outside of the Dining Hall
Water sealed all decks and porches
And 100s more little things have been fixed and upgraded.
The Camp looks great. Thank you volunteers! Thank you for your donations!
www.CampDuffield.org
LINK TO ENVIRO-NEWS
Click here for July 2010 highlights of Enviro-News – an environmental-conservation newsletter sponsored by Daemen College Center for Sustainable Communities and Civic Engagement and the Natural Sciences Department.
GENESEE VALLEY PRESBYTERY SEEKS PRESBYTERY STAFF
Genesee Valley Presbytery Leader Search Team is continuing its work of seeking the best possible candidate to serve the churches of Genesee Valley. As of the end of June, they have received many Personal Information Forms from potential candidates who have been referred by a number of sources, but they are still considering additional applications. If you are interested in this position, take a look at the Church Information Form on the Genesee Valley Presbytery website. PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNICATORS’ NETWORK
Click here for the Presbyterian Communicators’ Network newsletter – a multi-directional exchange of information, ideas, and stories.
HAMBURG’S PICNIC IN THE PARK ANSWER: PASTOR JIM BURTON
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