Presbytery of WNY
E-Newsletter September 29, 2009 NEWS FROM ACROSS THE PRESBYTERY Click here for a flyer regarding the Jimersontown Presbyterian Church's 50th Annual Indian Foods Dinner to be held Saturday, October 17th. For further information, call Marilyn George at (716) 945-1790, ext. 3102 or cell: (716) 474-6387. First United Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek, NY (The Church on the Square) is planning two major events. The United Angels Youth Group is having a Food Drive on Oct 3rd, at noon for the Silver Creek Food Pantry. In addition, they are holding a “Spaghetti and Meatball or Chicken and Biscuit Dinner,” Sunday, October 18th, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Presale Tickets $5.50 Adults
$4.00 Children 4-12 yrs old
Free 0-3 year old
Call 934-2018 for tickets
Tickets at the door $7.00 Adults
Take out no extra charge University Presbyterian Church (Buffalo) welcomed 18 international students and resident assistants in their dorms at Buffalo State College with homemade bread. The “International Friendship Bread” program includes welcome letters and personal assistance, when needed. UPC is planning an Alternative Holiday Gift Fair for Sunday, November 1st. Items from around the world that benefit those in great need will be available for purchase. Don’t forget Krolick’s Chicken Dinner on Saturday, October 3rd, from noon to 4 PM, and also, the Greater Buffalo Counseling Center’s Sixth Annual Awards Dinner (October 21st at 6 PM at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens) that will recognize Rev. Tracy Daub and the support she and UPC have shown for the counseling program. At First Presbyterian Church - Lockport, Rev. W. James Hardy will be sponsoring the first Dollar Dinner on October 7, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. He will provide a dish to pass at this initial gathering and would ask others to join him on that evening with a dish to share. The topic of the first dinner will be "Local Mission and Service in the Community." Click here for the flyer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rev. Jim at 433-5905. Also, the church is sponsoring a youth dance. Click here for the flyer. PHOTO SAMPLES FROM THE PRESBYTERY MEETING AT ORCHARD PARK, SEPTEMBER 22ND VISIT OF MISSIONARY LEITH FUJII From October 2-9 the Presbytery of Western New York will be hosting the Rev. Leith Fujii, a Presbyterian missionary stationed in Thailand. The proposed schedule is, as follows: Friday October 2 - Travel to Western New York from Lackawanna Presbytery; Potluck dinner at 6 pm at North Church – Williamsville.
Saturday October 3 - Extreme Makeover, Prayer Edition – Leith will be one of the Presenters at Ebenezer UCC Church, 650 Main Street, West Seneca. Afternoon and evening are free.
Sunday, October 4 - Arrangements are in the works for Sunday morning but if you need a preacher, let Mary Lee Talbot know. Evening – PYC Hunger Dinner at Orchard Park.
Monday, October 5 - Lots of time here!
Tuesday October 6 - Time during the day. Evening is in the works.
Wednesday, October 7 - Lectionary Group at Faith United. Evening – Dessert and presentation at First Presbyterian, Westfield.
Thursday, October 8 - Opening during the day. Evening at Randolph.
If you have time for lunch or dinner or a group meeting, even a small one, or some other activity that would welcome a presentation by one of our missionaries, please call Mary Lee Talbot at 716-961-8447. WORSHIP MUSIC NETWORK BEGINS NOVEMBER 2ND All PWNY Music Worship Leaders are invited to attend an Inaugural Music Network Meeting Support provided, in part, by Synod/PPG funding North Presbyterian Church - Williamsville
300 North Forest Road Monday, November 2, 2009 - Dinner and fellowship at 5:45 PM ($5)
- Tours of Resource Center (Mary Mohlke) and AGO Library (Marlene Harrington) at 6:45 PM
- Concluding discussion will include review of music licensing procedures (Jeff Seekins), requests for Resource Center acquisitions, sharing, and planning for future Music Network activities
RSVP by October 29 - Contact Janita Byars at janitab@pbywny.org or by phone: 668-1995 PEACEMAKING HONOR ROLL 2008-2009 In case you missed the display at the Presbytery meeting in Orchard Park honoring the congregations who sent in Peacemaking contributions last year, the Outreach Ministry Team recognized seven “Honor Roll” churches with outstanding donation levels. Those projects or organizations that received their 25% allocation for donations that remained locally are, as follows: Orchard Park - Nathaniel Houghton Cornellians for the Congo (creating leadership programs for youth to break the cycle of conflict and despair)
Buffalo-University and Williamsville-North - WNY Peace Center Camp PeacePrints
Kenmore - purchased a Peace Pole for the church (Dedication is scheduled for World Communion Sunday)
Jamestown-First - World Vision (The donation was matched by the Conrad Hilton Foundation for this program that sponsors well drilling and sanitation instruction in Ghana, Mali, Niger, and Ethiopia.)
Portville-First - Southern Tier Military Support. (Special Note: Their Mission Committee spends a month studying and interpreting Peacemaking to their congregation. Last year's goal was $634, which they exceeded in raising $837. They increase their goal approx. 15% each year. This year's goal is $710 - their 25% portion will go to Southern Tier Legal Services.)
Buffalo-Westminster - PWNY Other churches that participated in 2008-2009 Peacemaking giving included: Amherst
Alden-First
Allegany-First
Buffalo-First
Buffalo- LaFayette Avenue
Cheektowaga-Maryvale Drive
Crittenden
Franklinville
Fredonia-First
West Seneca-First
Gowanda
Jamestown-First
Lockport-First
Griffins Mills
Westfield-First
Youngstown-First
Silver Creek-First United
Tonawanda-Faith United
Buffalo-South Park United
Olean
Tonawanda-Deerhurst
Alden-First
Buffalo-Westminster
Springville-First INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALEXANDER AND GALPIN SCHOLARSHIPS Click here for an application and information that outlines procedures for the Alexander and Galpin scholarships. SAVE THE DATE – NOVEMBER 7TH – FOR “TREASURE IN CLAY JARS” An exciting event is going to happen in our Presbytery. This will be a day of fun, worship, study, song, spirituality, and so much more for the ENTIRE FAMILY (Nursery Care will be provided). The schedule of events is: 9:30 – 10:00 Registration & Fellowship
10:00 – 11:00 Morning Worship
11:00 – 12:30 Engaging with the Word/Lunch
12:30 – 1:15 Music & Reflection Join us for a day of Spirit-filled fun & fellowship. Click here for the Flyer/Registration form today! Please send in your registration no later than Friday, October 23rd FALL ACTIVITIES AT MONTREAT ARE ANNOUNCED Click here for a flyer that lists programs at the Montreat (NC) retreat center. ALBAN WEBINARS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE Click here for a flyer that lists online “webinars” available through the Alban Institute. ONE IN THE SPIRIT NEWSLETTER Click here for the latest newsletter from GA’s Linda Valentine. NEWS ABOUT NATURAL CHURCH DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS Christian Schwarz and Dave Wetzler will be traveling around the USA in November 2009 to launch the release of Christian's newest NCD Discipleship Resource: The 3 Colors of Your Spirituality. After 3 years of research and interacting with nine different spiritual mentors, Christian has written this book to help every Christ-follower better understand their personal spiritual style. If Passionate Spirituality is of interest to you then mark your calendar and join us at one of the half-day workshops (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) listed below: Chicago, IL area - Friday, November 6th
NY/Newark, NJ area - Saturday, November 7th
Tampa Bay, FL area – Monday. November 9th
Birmingham, AL area - Tuesday, November 10th
Pittsburgh, PA area - Wednesday, November 11th
Los Angeles, CA area - Friday, November 20th Get all the details and register at: www.churchsmart.com FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF JAMESTOWN CELEBRATES ITS 175 ANNIVERSARY On September 20, 2009, First Presbyterian Church of Jamestown celebrated the 175th anniversary of its founding through worship and fellowship. Former pastors Rev. Dr. John L. Schmidt and Rev. Dr. George H. McConnel delivered sermons focusing on the future of the church, rather than the past. Presiding pastor Rev. Thomas A. Sweet welcomed six new members to the congregation: Marlie Bendiksen, Nan Eaker, Karin Johnson, Harry and Marion Olson, and Sharon Weiler. A banner reflecting important events in the life of the congregation was created by Sheila Dunn, Cyndi Lorenc, and Sue Kellogg. Also participating in the service were Shari Erickson, Parish Nurse; Elder Sherwood Cadwell; Michelle Buhite, Pastoral Associate in Spiritual Nurture and Youth; Rev. Donald E. Ray, Pastoral Associate in Worship and Pastoral Care; Libby Nord, dancer; Claire Murray, Carrie Pawelski, and Lucille Miller, instrumentalists; Cynthia Lind Hanson, Minister of Music; and the Chancel Choir. Following the service was a dinner planned and served by Sandy Merwin, members of the Hospitality and Fellowship Committee, and volunteers from the congregation, youth program, and the community. ORCHARD PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH'S YOUTH SPONSOR BANQUET FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 6-12 AND CHAPERONES Click here for a flyer that describes the PYC Hunger Banquet at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, Sunday, October 4, 2009. Reservations are due by October 2nd and may be made by calling Linda Babcock at 863-2891 or writing her at lindab@oppchurch.org. A bag of rice for VIVE is requested for admission.
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