Presbytery of Western New York
E-Newsletter August 11, 2009
Pastor David Crapnell Installed at 1st Presbyterian Church - Niagara Falls
The Rev. David William Crapnell was installed as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Niagara Falls in a service on Sunday, August 2, 2009 by the WNY Presbytery and members of the congregation. A sermon “Behold, we have this treasure in earthen vessels” was given by the Rev. Dr. Rex Stewart, First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown. He, along with our church's Presbytery representative, Mrs. Teresa Kilmer, posed the Constitutional questions to the candidate and the congregation. Readings were made by Mrs. Lis Slenk, of the congregation, Rev. Laura Norris-Buisch, Riverside Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Lowell W. Avery, Cleveland Drive Presbyterian Church. Also in attendance was Presbytery Moderator Rev. Donna K. Lewis (who unfortunately was held up in traffic caused by an accident on the Grand Island Bridge). Janita Byars, poet of transformation of the Presbytery of Western New York, also attended and provided pictures.
The installation service was attended by many ordained members of the local clergy, who prayed over Rev. Crapnell in a Laying on of Hands. The service ended with Niagara's oldest church's unique tradition, during which everyone leaves their pew and joins hands to sing the final hymn, Let There Be Peace On Earth.
Following the service a reception was held in the church Fellowship Hall. Click here to see photos.
VBS at Youngstown
The E.D.G.E. Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church Street, Youngstown will be held 9 AM - 12 PM Monday, August 17th through Friday, August 21st. VBS is free and open to the community. Your child may stay for Kids Count After School program which will be held that week from Noon until 6 PM. Daily programs will include art, science, games, and snack for a charge of $8.00 per day. For more information call the church at 745-7067.
Cleveland Drive Mission Trip
Six members of Cleveland Dr. Pres served in Lost Creek WV July 26 to Aug 1, as part of the World Servants crew of about 130 people. The intergenerational week was a time of blessing for the residents and the participants. Two highlights - a Thursday night Carnival for the Community, and an Evangelical outreach using flower bouquets in several towns nearby.
Pig Roast at Randolph, Saturday, August 15
4Th Annual Pig Roast – United Presbyterian Church of Randolph
Serving noon – 1:30. Tickets $10.00; Kid’s Hot Dog Meal $4
Kid’s Events: Bouncy House, Bean Bag Toss, Balloons & MORE!
Call the church office for tickets 358-4255
Academy for Lay Ministries and Personal Growth Graduates
The following people have completed 20 hour courses of the Academy for Lay Ministries and Personal Growth These courses included class projects, reading, small group discussion and written assignments.
Congratulations to the following people:
Pastoral Care taught by The Rev. Jane Dasher
Michele Beal -- Pilgrim St. Luke’s UCC
Terry McIntyre – Third Presbyterian
Fred Cooley, William Devine – Westminster Presbyterian, Buffalo
James Sanford – Faith Presbyterian
Virginia McIntyre – First Presbyterian, Buffalo
Lisa Nelson – Deerhurst Presbyterian
Reformed Theology taught by The Rev. Mary Lee Talbot
Fred Cooley, William Devine – Westminster Presbyterian, Buffalo
James Sanford – Faith Presbyterian
Lisa Nelson – Deerhurst Presbyterian
Ed Newton, -- North Park Presbyterian
Ruth Snyder, -- Nativity UCC
Do you need a review of the New Testament?
A New Testament Course Begins September 19 taught by Rev. Dr. Lance Brown
In this 30 hour class, participants will learn and understand the core themes, events, theology and message of the New Testament as it tells of the ministry of Jesus, the disciples and the early churches. Text required: Anatomy of the New Testament by Robert A. Spivey & D. Moody Smith, 5th edition, ISBN: 0-02-415322-2. The Cost: is $90. Call the Resource Center to register 631-0979 or email mmohlke@gmail.com . Make checks payable to The Education Committee of WNY
The place is North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest Rd., Williamsville 14221
The dates are Saturdays: Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 2009 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Click here to get the flyer for this course.
Nor’easter available
Click here to see the latest issue of the Synod of the Northeast newsletter, The Nor’easter.
Choir Director Needed
South Wales Presbyterian Church is looking for a Choir Director. We have a choir of 15 people. For information call Pastor Mark Woodward, 759-6170. Korean Singers at Cleveland Dr.
A Free Will Offering will be collected at The Ambassador Singers concert, Tuesday August 18, 7:30 pm at Cleveland Dr. Pres, 735 Cleveland at Birkdale in Cheektowaga. Come hear talented Korean
Singers, see our Flower Bed sign "God Still Reigns", and enjoy Christian fellowship.
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