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First Presbyterian Church 

49 South Portage Street 

Westfield, New York  

 

 

 

 

 

June Animated-Calendar


2018

 

Church Office Hours

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

Monday through Friday

 

Office:  (716) 326-2643

Fax:  (716) 793-6019

 

Website:

www.steeplesinthepark.com

 

E-Mail:

onestpresby@fairpoint.net

 

 Pastor

Ronald L. Sumption

ronaldsumption@live.com

(319) 432-8650


Administrative Assistant

Polly M. Knopp

 

Custodian

Melanie McCutcheon

 

Deacon of the Month

JUNE 2018

Sharon Humphrey

 

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Summer poem2

Take Time


Take time to think
It is the source of power


Take time to read
It is the fountain of wisdom


Take time to play
It is the secret of perpetual youth


Take time to be quiet
It is the opportunity to see God


Take time to be aware
It is the opportunity to help others


Take time to love and be loved

It is God’s greatest gift

 

Take time to laugh
It is the music of the Soul

 

Take time to be friendly
It is the road to happiness

 

Take time to dream
It is what the future is made of

 

Take time to pray
It is the greatest power on Earth


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Pastors note June “Jesus said to everyone, 'All who want to come after me must say no to themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow me,'” (Luke 9:23, CEB).

Dear Saints and Friends of the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield,

It is part of the American culture: at every commencement ceremony on every college and high school campus in the land, the featured speaker invariably claims to proud mothers and fathers, “These fine students – your children – are our great leaders of tomorrow.” 


The trouble is, it's simply not true. Not for the vast majority of them anyway. Let's face it – most people don't know the first thing about becoming, much less being, a great leader. Despite what you might read in the latest autobiographies on the bookshelves or on Kindle or on some other digital format, effective leaders are not born – they are made.


John Maxwell, an internationally recognized leadership expert, said: “The sign of a good follower is that he pushes; the mark of a great leader is that she pulls.” 


In the church we are often called upon to fill leadership roles, many times with little or no leadership training or experience. An important role of the pastor and current leaders is to mentor and equip others to step into leadership roles with confidence if or when they are called upon to become a leader. 


We can learn the best way to become a leader by looking at Jesus' leadership example and by following his teaching. In order to become effective church leaders, we must first become obedient followers. 


To answer the question “How can I be a better church leader?” first ask yourself, “How might I become a humble follower?” 
       

Jesus said we can't become good leaders without first becoming humble followers. In Luke's gospel we read: “Jesus said to everyone, 'All who want to come after me must say no to themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow me,'” (Luke 9:23, CEB).
        

Here are six keys to becoming a humble follower: 
Failure. A good follower, and therefore a good leader, must risk failure – and grow             from it.
Originality. Look for every chance to do things in a new way.
Listen. Nobody has ever learned anything by talking.
Lean. Become dependent on the guidance of the Holy Spirit and seek the counsel of    friends, family and other leaders within the church community.
Obedience. It is never a sign of weakness to say “yes” to God.
Willingness. The hardest thing about following is making yourself do whatever          needs to be done.
      

  May God add His blessing to all you do as you lead – and follow – in Jesus' name.

Yours because of Christ,

Rev. Ron Sumption


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baptism1

Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated on...

 

Easter, April 1, 2018, Connor Jack Johnson, son of Jamie Scarpine and Tim Johnson was baptized.


 

Sunday, April 8, 2018, Giana Grace Klein, daughter of Melanie Truitt-Klein and Vincent Blasio, was baptized.



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newmembers3

 

NEW MEMBER

 

We are happy to welcome Hoyt Prince and Elaine Prince.   Hoyt and Elaine were received into our church family on Sunday, May 13, 2018.


CONGRATULATIONS!


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Quilt Raffle4

Sunday, August 26, 2018


 

To raise funds for the general operating expenses, the church will be holding a Quilt 

Raffle.  The quilt was handmade and graciously donated by Gloria Colgrove.  It will be on displayed at the church.  Tickets are $5.00 each.    We invite and encourage members to volunteer to sell tickets. Tickets can be picked up and/or purchased in the church office.  The success of the raffle depends on the  sale of tickets - so don't delay pick up your tickets today! 


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 Church

MEMBERS OF SESSION

Class of 2018

Hank Lynn

Jane McMaster

Diane Scarpine

 

Class of 2018

Vacancy

Will Northrop

Mike Ricketts

 

Class of 2020

Marion Eno

Bob Rau

Vacancy

 

BOARD OF DEACONS

Class of 2018

Mike Cluchey

Trudy Gollnitz

Sherry Mead

Barb Sanders

 

Class of 2019

Carolyn Bills

Dean Mead

Pat Sciarrino

Judy Sumption

 

Class of 2020

Sharon Humphrey

Elaine Parker

Mark Smith

Nancy Smith


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Ordination

50TH ANNIVERSARY of ORDINATION

Members and friends are invited to a reception in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Ordination for Rev. Stephen Morse on Sunday, June 17, from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 2320 East Lake Road, Erie, PA.


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Fathers day

 

A Father is

 

Neither an

 

Anchor

 

To Hold us back

 

Nor a sail

 

To take us there

 

But a guiding light


whose love

 

Shows us the way


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liturgist

 LITURGISTS NEEDED!!

Summer will be upon us soon and everyone will be busy, busy, busy.  One thing we always can depend on is church every Sunday.  Needed now are sign-ups for liturgists from July through the end of the year.  Whether you've been a regular liturgist volunteer or would like to give it a try (it really is easy), do it today! 

 

Choose your date and/or dates now, and call Pat Sciarrino/581-0006.


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Mission/Outreach News....


Pentecost Offering

Pentecost Offering ~ Thank you to everyone who gave to the 2018 Pentecost Offering.  To date, the total collected is $125.00.  The Offering provides direct ways for congregations to support   specific causes that help those in need.  Sixty percent (60%) will be forwarded to the Presbytery for distribution to General Assembly to divide among ministries with youth and young adults,  young adult volunteers and child advocacy ministries.  The remaining forty percent (40%) the Mission Committee will designate. 


 

yard sale2The Mission Committee will host a yard sale at the home of Marjory Fritz on the weekend of July 27 and 28 to raise funds for on-going mission causes throughout the year.  All members and friends are asked to donate one or two nice items for the sale.  If you need assistance in getting your item(s) to the church, please contact the church office at 326-2643.  We also ask that no clothing be donated for this particular sale.  (If you have clothing you wish to donate, please consider using the St. Pauly clothing drop-off shed located at the Lakeshore Assembly of God Church on East Main Street.)  Items for the yard sale will be accepted beginning in June.  VOLUNTEERS are needed for the following times each day of the sale: 10a.m. - 12 Noon, 12 Noon  - 2 p.m., 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.   If you would like to volunteer please contact Hank Lynn/326-4314 or the church office/326-2643.

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Soles Healing Souls

Soles for SoulsChosen International Medical Assistance

 

"A Christ ministry dedicated to improving the quality of life to all God's people for His glory."

 

Chosen International Medical Assistance needs your shoes! Everyone has shoes they are no longer wearing, and don't know what to with, right? Chosen International Medical Assistance partners with funds2org to collect your used shoes. The shoes (including sneakers, boots, sandals, etc.) will be used to create and sustain micro-enterprise opportunities for low income entrepreneurs in developing nations. They will also stay out of landfills, AND, the more shoes collected, the more money Chosen IMA receives to continue its ministries! It's a Win, Win, Win! You can drop off your shoes at the church office or drop in a box located at the Portage Street entrance. Please rubber band each pair of shoes together. Thank you!

 

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BuckhornBuckhorn Children & Family Services has had a 115 year history of providing quality programs intended to improve the lives of at-risk children, youth and their families. Buckhorn is now facing critical financial circumstances which threaten the continued existence of Buckhorn, its history and mission to provide a sanctuary of health, healing and hope for at-risk children, youth and families. This financial crisis is due in large part to the costs of caring for the children and youth in their care. To help their financial crisis the Mission Committee has adopted two fundraising projects to help

raise funds for Buckhorn.

 

Dimes

KEEP SAVING THOSE DIMES! 

"Dimes for Buckhorn."  In September 2017 we began filling three 2 liter bottles with dimes.  Each 2 liter bottle results in approximately $400.  The bottles are located at the entrances to the sanctuary or you can bring them to the church office.

 

Buck for buckhornBuck(s) for Buckorn Children & Family Services:  There will be a box labeled "Buck(s) for Buckhorn" at the  entrances to the sanctuary.  One dollar at a time we can help financially support at-risk children at Buckhorn  Children & Family Services.

 

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 cash for causes


the simple solution to community fundraising

 

 As a church we are continuing to participate in TOPS Markets "Cash for Causes"program by purchasing TOPS Cash for Causes gift cards that are available to church members and friends.  You pay the cash value of the card and the church earns 5% on each card sold.  We all buy groceries. There is no additional cost to you; you simply use the gift card.  Cards will be available in $50 and $100 denominations.  Please call church office at 326-2643 or stop in the church office to purchase a gift card.

 

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 summer worship3

The session voted to begin our summer worship schedule on May 27 at 10:00 a.m. and continue through Sunday,

   September 3.   Summer Church office hours will begin

on June 4, and will extend through Monday, September 3.   The office will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon during this period.

 

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Looking Ahead

LOOKING AHEAD....

 

The 2018 Chicken Barbecue ~ it's not too early to be thinking about the Chicken Barbecue.  This year's BBQ is July 27 and 28.  VOLUNTEERS for this event are NECESSARY for it to be successful!  

 

The following are areas of opportunities for you to volunteer:   kitchen, servers, corn huskers or cookers, chicken cookers, runners, parking lot or ticket sales.  To have a convenient choice of the day or time you prefer, volunteering soon will guarantee the day and time of your choosing.  DON'T DELAY! You can volunteer by calling Mike Ricketts 753-7831 or the church office/326-2643.


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Next to New Sale

Friday, September 14 & Saturday, September 15


Plans are underway for a Next-to-New Sale to be held Friday, September 14, 11 a.m to 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  THIS IS NOT A RUMMAGE SALE.  We will need donations of clothing, shoes, jewlry or household items.  The sale is to raise funds for the general operating expenses.  The unsold items will be donated to the Vietnam Veterans of America.  


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Clerk's Pen(cil) II

 Following the call to order by Moderator Rev. Ronald L. Sumption and devotions and prayer by Diane Scarpine the Session took up the work of the church on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

 

Actions taken at the meeting are summarized as follows:

~ Received the Treasurer and Deacon Reports.

~ Removed Newell "Doc" Near from active membership rolls due to death.  (Death:  Wednesday, May 9, 2018)

~ Approved the use of Fellowship Hall and the Kitchen on Saturday, August 4 for a breakfast fundraiser for the Paul and Janet Odell Scholarship.

~ Approved the use of the Parlor on Saturday, June 30 for a bridal shower.

~ Approved Lake Shore Center for the Arts to install an air conditioning unit.

~ Approved to purchase a 12' ladder for the sanctuary with Memorial Funds.

 

Other Business...

~ Mike Cluchey was nominated to the Board of Deacons (Class of 2018) and Polly Knopp to the 2018 Nominating Committee, Member-at-Large.  A congregational meeting was held on May 13, 2018 ~ both nominee's were elected to fill the positions.

 

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Prayer Concerns4Prayer Concerns

A special prayer that you'll be blessed with tender care and needed rest, warm thoughts of friends that mean so much and most of all, God's healing touch.

 

REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR....

Members of Our Congregation 

Kay Hall, Gwen Farver, Dorothy Near, Betty Reid, Enid Beadle, Bev & Les Yeaney, Norma Vanderpool, Gloria Wakeley, Lillian Saunders,  Mark Robbins, Barb Lynn, Ann Wise

 

Family and Friends of our Congregation

Darrell Colgrove,  Mary Grygier (Sister of Elaine Parker), Mike Strada (Brother of Elaine Parker) Abigail Jopek, The Pandolph/Peary Families (Friends of John Daily), Walter Brown, Cody Crandall & Cindy Harper.

 

Our Servicemen

Chief Petty Officer, James "JD" Watkins (Grandson of Betty Reid)

 

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Fresh Flowers

Nothing quite like REAL flowers!


We continue the efforts to have fresh flowers in Church every Sunday.  The Church Sanctuary is a living place and a place to experience all that God has created.   There are still dates available, please call the church office/326-2643 to request a week for flowers in memory or in honor of a special person.  

 

Flower donations are made directly to the church.  A donation of $25 will cover the cost for one week.  If you request "Special" flowers, i.e. roses, you will be notified of the additional cost so a donation can be made to cover the overage.


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Celebrations of Eternal Life...

 

Our deepest sympathy as a congregation is extended to the families and friends upon the death of their loved ones:

 

Newell "Doc" Near ~ Wednesday, May 9, 2018


Robert C. Tenamore ~ Sunday, May 13, 2018

(Father of Can Tenamore)

 

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all who have lost loved ones recently. 

 

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Donate Now 

'Donate Now' button

 

The church has a "Donate Now" button on our website ~ steeplesinthepark.com.  To donate to our church and ministry simply click on the donate tab located on the right hand side of the website.  You will be directed to a secure Pay-Pal site to complete your donation.  The Church greatly appreciates any and all contributions.


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FINANCIAL REPORT


Income through April 30, 2018:  $40,619.23

(2018 Pledges Paid to Date:  $23,916.00)

Expenses through April 30, 2018:  $56,397.57

Investment Funds used through April 30, 2018:  $15,200.00  

 

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Stewardship 

Summer is coming!  We are all beginning to plan vacations, reunions, picnics, cottage trips

and so on...what a delightful time!  We know

   we'll all be dashing in and out of town, but while you make your plans, we're asking that you all take a few moments to remember your  stewardship for the church.  Even when we are not in town, our church activities continue, as do the expenses.  Please continue your giving during the summer months - we need your support.  Thank you!


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HabitatHabitat Day:   Lend-a-Hand

 

The Chautauqua Area Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian  Ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of  eliminating poverty housing.  They are currently working at 35 Beckman Avenue, Westfield.  There is a job for everyone; no special skills required.  The work sessions are Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 


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Birthdays

 

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

 We all join in extending Greetings

and Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday.

May this day be Richly Blessed

With Peace and Joy and

Everything that makes for Happiness


June 2

Patty Benton

Courtney Diehl

Matt Robbins

Cassie Rogers


June 3

Sharon Bane


June 7

Rob Saunders


June 8

David Carr

Sarah Fritz


June 9

David Gross


June 11

Linda Horton

Mitchell Mead

Bev Yeaney


June 13

Kathy Ricketts


June 14

Dominic Crumb


June 17

Tom Gross


June 19

Gloria Colgrove


June 20

Libbey Locke


June 21

Ralph Wilson


June 23

Kari Knopp

Brittany Mead


June 24

Gregory Shroeder


June 27

Taylor Hall

 


Anniversaries5

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES

A special Anniversary Prayer...

That God's Eternal love

Will fill your heart this day

With joy and blessings from above


June 2

Daryn & Rachael Coon


June 5

Joe & Erin Seminatore


June 6

Steve & Elaine Morse

Brian & Dona Hayes


June 9

Harry & Connie Barton


June 10

Art & Carol Webster


June 14

Chris & Teresa Barton


June 21

Don & Candy Hamilton


June 22

Ralph & Janice Wilson


June 25

Tom & Sue Gross


June 29

Can & Wendy Tenamore

 

 

Calendar of Events3


Sunday, June 3

9:00 a.m.

Christian Nurture - Adult Education

10:00 a.m.

Family Worship

11:00 a.m.

Nominating Committee Meeting


Monday, June 4

7:00 p.m.

Mission/Outreach Meeting


Sunday, June 10

9:00  a.m.

Christian Nurture - Adult Education

10:00 a.m.

Family Worship


Sunday, June 17

9:00 a.m.

Christian Nurture - Adult Education

10:00 a.m.

Family Worship


Monday, June 18

7:00 p.m.

Deacon Meeting


Tuesday, June 19

6:00 p.m.

Session Meeting


Thursday, June 21

6:00 p.m.

Presbyterian Women's Picnic

at Marilynne Northrop's


Sunday, June 24

9:00 a.m.

Christian Nurture - Adult Education

10:00 a.m.

Family Worship


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Flag Day2


Glory's Blossom

by Roger W. Hancock


Old Glory a brilliant sight

flying free in winded waves.

Watch the blue, white stars flicker,

at each rippled gust of wind.

Rippled stripes of waving bars,

by stripes, by trial, flies free.

Old Glory U.S. ensign,

banner proudly raised.

Bud of sprouted liberty,

sacrifice, bravery, purity

America's land of liberty;

forever freedom blossoms.