Presbytery of Western New York
E-Newsletter August 4, 2009
Faure’s Requiem Sing-In at East Aurora
First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora will host a summer sing-in of Faure’s Requiem on Tuesday, August 11th at 7 PM in the sanctuary of the church on Main Street (20A) in East Aurora.
Kathleen Keenan-Takagi, choir director of the church will conduct the event.
Leah Schneider, soprano and Jeffrey Thompson, baritone, will be the vocal soloists, Betty Pitcher, organist at the church will play the organ.
All interested singers and instrumentalists are invited to participate.
Singers may bring their own scores or borrow one. Please call to reserve a copy if you wish to borrow a copy. Instrumentalists may call and obtain a copy of music by calling 652-0160 (the church office) or 832-2226 (Kathy’s home phone).
Admission is free: a free will donation will benefit FISH of East Aurora.
For more information; First Presbyterian Church in East Aurora, Main Street, East Aurora 14052, 652-0160.
Extreme Make-over: Prayer Edition Saturday, October 3
Workshops on ways to pray will be held at Ebenezer United Church of Christin West Seneca for people who wish to expand their prayer life or share with others a variety of prayer forms. Come for a great breakfast, displays, prayer, gifts. This event is sponsored by the Resource Center, Education Committee of WNY. Click here for a flyer with details.
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Summer Mission Weekend is coming at Hamburg Presbyterian Church!
August 16 – 9:30 a.m. Worship – We will have with us Rev. Dave Diercksen, former pastor at HPC and now Coordinator/Pastor for Puentes de Cristo on the US-Mexican border. Saturday evening, August 15, 6:30 p.m., there will be a potluck dinner in Fellowship Hall to provide more time to visit with Pastor Dave. Bring a dish to share along with your table service. The Mission Committee will provide beverages. We look forward to seeing one and all. Concert Series at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church
Music and the Arts of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce a series of concerts that are open to the community through December 2009. These concerts feature a variety of local as well as international musical arts organizations and concert artists. We would appreciate your support and encourage you to share this information widely. The community is welcome and encouraged to join us for these programs. Click here for the Music and the Arts Program flyer. Thank you again for your support. For more information, please feel free to contact us. Please feel free to visit us on the web at: http://www.oppchurch.org/ Guitar Recital on August 23 at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church
The Peter Griggs Recital, "500 Years of Music for Guitar,” part of the Music and the Arts at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 4:00 pm. The program is open to the community and all are welcome and encouraged to attend this unique program. Click here for a flyer. Organist Position Open
Maryvale Drive Presbyterian Church is searching for an Organist/Pianist/Choirmaster. It is a part-time position playing for one Sunday service, leading the choir and playing for special services. Please contact Rev. Dorothy Pearman at 892-4426 (M-W mornings) or at home at 862-0200. It is a joyous place to share one's ministry of music.
Vacation Bible School
Maryvale Drive - August 17-21, 9:30am to 12:30. Son Rock Kids Camp is the theme.
August Apologetics Roundtable
You are invited to the next WNY Apologetics Roundtable event on August 2, 2009 at 6:30pm hosted by Island Presbyterian Church (Grand Island). Our guest speaker will be Rev. Nader Awad, a native of Egypt, presenting a talk titled, “Understanding Islam: Loving our Muslim Neighbors.” Rev. Awad will examine the Islamic worldview and how Christians should respond to it in hopes of drawing Muslims to Christ. This will be followed by audience questions and discussion. Free refreshments will also be available. Please bring friends. For more information click here or visit www.wnyapologetics.com. WNY Apologetics Founder Debates Atheist Leader
WNY Apologetics co-founder, Tom Wanchick recently engaged in a written debate with atheist Tom Flynn, executive director of the Council for Secular Humanism. The debate addressed the topic “Does God Exist?” and will appear in THRIVE! Magazine, a local Christian publication. Fee copies can be found at local supermarkets and coffee shops starting August 7. You can also order online at www.thrivebuffalo.org or email: tom@wnyapologetics.com. Follow-up on Clifton Kirkpatrick Visit
Click here for a photo and review of the visit of former PCUSA Stated Clerk Clifton Kirkpatrick on May 9. August Clergy Celebrations!
Birthdays
John Woodring 08/09
G. Stanford Bratton 08/15
Richard Rettew 08/15
Steven Jelensperger 08/25
James Hills 08/29
David Smith 08/30
Ordination Anniversaries
Dennis Duling 8/1/1969
William Hennessy 8/20/1989
Amy Jelensperger 8/26/1996
David Cook 8/27/2000
Wedding Anniversaries
Diane & Craig Phinney 8/4/1973
Richard & Colleen Young 8/11/1990
Amy & Steven Jelensperger 8/14/1998
Roosevelt & LaPearl Haynes 8/17/1957
Donald & Sharon Garrett 8/22/1959 – 50th!
Rex Stewart & Carol Rogers 8/22/1980
Richard & Lynn McConnell 8/24/1957
David & Pam Smith 8/29/1970
James & Verna Grant 8/30/1953
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