Presbytery of Western New York
E-Newsletter July 27, 2010 PLEASE JOIN US…
…for an afternoon of Pizza, Pop and Praise! at the First Presbyterian Church, 149 Broad St. Tonawanda. The Worship Team would like to invite you to our contemporary, family-style Service of Worship, Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 4:00 PM. * Prayer *Music *Fellowship. All are welcome! SOMETHING LURKING ON THE WEBSITE!
Check out the new Presbyterian Women section of the Presbytery of Western New York website! CINEMA PARADISO AT ORCHARD PARK
Please click here for a press release detailing the viewing of Cinema Paradiso on
Friday, July 30th, at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church as part of its
summer film discussion series.
JOIN THE FACEBOOK CONGREGATION
Judy Geyer (Crittenden Presbyterian) wrote PWNY e-newsletter to suggest that more of you (us) sign up for Facebook, to facilitate ongoing communication. You may sign up by clicking here. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP MUSIC LEADERS
First Presbyterian Church in Westfield, NY seeks a part-time organist and choir director. The church is the home of an 1879 Jensen pipe organ. Sunday morning choir rehearsals. Inquire at 716-326-2643, or send resume an letter of interest to: First Presbyterian Church, 49 South Portage St., Westfield, NY 14760, or e-mail: onestpresby@fairpoint.net. Historic church in small upstate NY community seeks part-time Director of Music (ten hours per week) to play organ and/or piano for Sunday worship, special services and to direct the adult choir. Music education background preferred. Send resume and cover letter to: First Presbyterian Church, 16 West Fulton Street, Gloversville, NY 12078, or email: gloversvillepres@nycap.rr.com. No phone calls, please.
RANDOLPH UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH UNDERTAKES LOCAL MISSION PROJECT
Sponsored by the Randolph United Presbyterian Church’s Catalyst Team, a local mission project to replace a roof for a family in the Randolph area commenced on one of the hottest days of the year. Assistance through insurance coverage is addressing interior damage caused by a fierce storm that blew through the area. Support for this work and for the family is both comprehensive and continuing.
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SOUTHERN TIER CTMT NIXON NETWORK MEEETING HELD
The PWNY Congregational Transformation Ministry Team continues to follow-up on Nixon I Refuse to Lead a Dying Church retreats through network meetings held in the geographic areas of the participants. The Southern Tier network met recently at the home of Janita Byars in Jamestown. Participants included Revs. Stephen Morse (Westfield), Thomas Sweet (Jamestown), Leslie Latham (Randolph), Jason Cashing (Franklinville), Lowell Avery (Cleveland Drive –moderator of the meeting), Mary Lee Talbot (PWNY), and John Woodring (Cuba/Allegany).
LEWISTON FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOSTS VBS
The congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston supported a rich VBS program for approximately 45 children. In addition, teens from the church and community served as “shepherds” to guide the young children through the evening. Included in each evening’s events were dinner, music, crafts, games, story time, and closing reflections. The week concluded with a cook-out/pot-luck dinner and a Bike-a-thon to earn money for Operation Wildlife Rescue in the Gulf.
TRANSFORMATION CONFERENCE OCTOBER 18-22
Click here for information about a Transformation Conference to be held in Ft. Worth, TX, in Oct.
SYNOD OF THE NORTHEAST E-NEWSLETTER
Click here for the e-newsletter from the Synod of the Northeast.
MISSIONARY VISIT AT YOUNGSTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
On Friday, July 16th, Larry and Barbara Moir enjoyed a pot-luck dinner at Youngstown Presbyterian Church and gave a presentation on their mission work in Ethiopia. Rev. Larry Moir is a past student summer intern at the Youngstown Church, and his mother, Alice Diez, was a member. Over 50 people enjoyed the fellowship and presentation. New and slightly used tee shirts, which will be shipped, and monetary donations for scholarships for people in Ethiopia were given to the Moirs.
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