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The Chronicle
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Published by
First Presbyterian Church 49 South Portage Street Westfield, New York
2018 |
Church Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon Monday through Friday
Office: (716) 326-2643 Fax: (716) 793-6019
Website:
E-Mail:
Pastor Ronald L. Sumption ronaldsumption@live.com (319) 432-8650 Administrative Assistant Polly M. Knopp
Custodian Brenda McCutcheon
Deacon of the Month July 2018 Elaine Parker August 2018 Mark Smith |
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To Do List from God
By Joanna Fuchs
I ran my life in search of worldly things;
My time and will were firmly in control.
I thought I had no need for what God brings;
I gave no heed to murmurs from my soul.
“You’re planning, doing all the time," it said,
“But something else is missing deep inside.
Your mind is whirling, but your heart is dead,
So turn to God and let go of your pride.”
I did, and God said, “Here’s My plan for you:
Give your life to Me, and just let go.
Have faith and pray, and read the Bible through
And you’ll have blessings more than you can know.”
So simple, yet it brings me perfect peace,
Living life for God the way I should.
Direction, purpose, fullness and release—
Life with God is very, very good.
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Dear Saints and Friends of the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield,
“The more things change, the more they stay the same."
Are you a person who loves change? Or does the very idea of altering the way it's always been send chills up and down your spine – especially if it wasn't your idea?
Whatever your reaction, know the truth – change is going to happen. It's inevitable and unavoidable, so there's no sense fighting every change that arises. The secret to effective and productive change is found in the first eight verses of Ecclesiastes chapter three.
“There is a season for everything and a time for every matter under the heavens:
a time for giving birth and a time for dying,
a time for planting and a time for uprooting what was planted,
a time for killing and time for healing,
a time for tearing down and a time for building up,
a time for crying and a time for laughing
a time for mourning and a time for dancing,
a time for throwing stones and a time for gathering stones,
a time for embracing, and a time for avoiding embraces,
a time for searching and a time for losing,
a time for keeping and a time for throwing away,
a time for tearing and a time for repairing,
a time for keeping silent and a time for speaking,
a time for loving and a time for hating,
a time for war and a time for peace.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (CEB)
Adjusting to changes in life is one of the most difficult things we all have to do. There is almost always a sense of denial and anger before there is acceptance - similar to the
grieving process. However, our confidence as Christians - yours and mine - is in
knowing God has our life in the palm of His hands. God is in control, and whatever changes are in store for us, God will always be there to guide us and strengthen us.
Yours because of Christ,
Rev. Ron Sumption
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First Presbyterian, Westfield
Congratulates our High School Graduate!
Madison Schroeder ~ Class of 2018 ~ Westfield Academy & Central School:
Madison graduated in the top ten of her class. Her extra curricular activities included Basketball, Spanish Club, Student Government, Sources of Strength and Prom Committee. She was taught to be a stronger leader in activities such as Student Government, where she was President for two years, as well as a Peer Leader in Sources of Strength. She was elected as Sophomore Class President and was the Senior Captain for Basketball. In her Junior year she was inducted into National Honors Society. As a Senior, she was awarded Rotary Student of the Month along with Senior of the Month. She maintained Honor and High-Honor Roll for all four years and earned the Academic All-Star Award. Athletically, she was presented with the White Letter for Basketball and recieved Honorable Mention.
Currently she is employed at Chautauqua Institution Welcome Center as a ticket agent. To give back to her community she has spent time helping with Vacation Bible School here at the church, done pitch count for the Varsity Baseball team and volunteered in the Elementary school.
In the fall, Madison will be attending SUNY Fredonia for Political Science.
Congratulations Madison!
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Mission/Outreach News....
Westfield Food Pantry ~ The month of JULY is the month for the First Presbyterian Church to collect food for the Westfield Food Pantry ~ paper goods, canned goods, soups, pasta, etc. Donations can be placed in the shopping cart located outside the sanctuary at the Portage Street entrance. The Pantry appreciates any and all donations!
The 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 parishioners 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/326-2643. We are asking that no clothing, large appliances or electronic items 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.) Items are now being accepted.
Soles Healing Souls
Chosen 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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Buckhorn 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-rish 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.
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(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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God’s Coffee
A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old
university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups—porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some exquisite—telling them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said:
“If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.
Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink.
What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups...And then you began eyeing each other’s cups.
Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the quality of Life we live.
Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided us.”
God brews the coffee, not the cups...Enjoy your coffee!
The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just make the best of
everything.”
Live simply. Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
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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, jewelry. 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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FLU SHOT CLINIC
The Women’s Association will be hosting a Flu Shot Clinic after the 11AM worship service on September 16, 2018. Rite-Aid Pharmacist, Sarah Fritz will be providing Flu and Pneumonia vaccines. Please provide your insurance/Medicare card. Screening questionnaires will be available ahead of time in the church office and outside the sanctuary. This clinic is open to the public, so bring your friends and family. If you have any questions, see Sarah or call 326-4277.
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America: A Musical Land
A musical performance by
The Roger Jopek Family
Sunday, July 8, 2018
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
Westfield, NY
An exploration of American music across our native land. Everyone is welcome to come listen to the sounds of the Star Spangled Banner, Oklahoma!, Yankee Doodle Boy, Stars and Stripes Forever, and many other favorites. Admission is free!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED !!
The 2018 Arts and Crafts Festival will take place on Friday, July 27, and Saturday, July 28, when our church will hold its annual chicken barbecue. Chicken dinners will be served on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (or until the chicken is gone) and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until the chicken is gone). This is the most profitable fundraiser the church has for the year. VOLUNTEERS for this event are NECESSARY for it to be successful. You can volunteer by calling Mike Ricketts/753-7831 or the church office/326-2643.
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!
DELIVERIES ~ if you would like a chicken BBQ dinner and it is difficult for you to pick up your dinner, the church will offer delivery. Please call the church office/326-2643 by Wednesday, July 25 to place your order.
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Save the Date!
The Annual Deacon "Picnic" will be held on
Monday, August 13, at 6:00 p.m. at
the Carlson Community Center
Lakeside Park, Mayville
Please bring your APPETITE! Food beverage and table service will be provided. Come join the fellowship and fun.
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Habitat 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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Prayer 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, Dorothy Near, Betty Reid, Bev Yeaney, Norma Vanderpool, Lillian Saunders, Mark Robbins, Barb Lynn, Ann Wise, Laurie Diehl.
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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Celebrations of Eternal Life...
Our deepest sympathy as a congregation is extended to the families and friends upon the death of their loved ones:
Enid I. Beadle ~ Saturday, June 2, 2018
Ronald F. Lorenc ~ Saturday, June 9, 2018
(Brother of Barb Kittle)
Lester Yeaney ~ Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Gwen Farver ~ Saturday, June 23, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all who have lost loved ones recently.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Income through May 31: $48,466.60
(2018 Pledges Paid to Date: $28,016.00)
Expenses through May 31: $68,291.49
Investment Funds used through May 31: $18,200.00
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The simple solution to community fundraising
As a church we are participating in TOPS Markets "Cash for Causes" program. We have purchased 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 are available in $50 and $100 denominations. Please call or stop in the church office to purchase a gift card.
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The church has a "Donate Now" button on its 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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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
July 1
Jackie Crandall
Hannah Tenamore
July 2
Mark Smith
July 5
Cameron Corbett
July 6
Elaine Parker
July 10
Richard Barney
July 11
Wendy Tenamore
July 12
Linda McGuinn
July 13
Sarah Fotchtman
July 14
Giana Klein
July 17
Lewis Kocher
Hank LGnn
Kathy Machemer
July 20
Josh Helman
July 22
Mark Gollnitz
July 24
Melanie Truitt-Klein
July 25
Eric Edwards
Pat Hayes
John Machemer
July 26
Rebecca Barton
Hoyt Prince
July 27
Laura Shearer
July 28
Katie Guest
July 30
Can Tenamore
July 31
Amy Gregory
August 1
Nancy Peters
August 2
Erin Seminatore
August 4
Andrew Deakin
Elaine Hall
Jean McCausland
August 5
Jamie Scarpine
Jill Scarpine
August 7
Ryan Bennett
August 8
Mike Cluchey
Don Hamilton
August 9
Linda Barber
August 10
Sarah Johnson
Cathi Wright
August 12
Betty Reid
August 13
Shelly Freyn
Trudy Gollnitz
Ramona Luder
August 14
Connie Barton
Chris Kittle
Melanie McCutcheon
August 15
Derek Edwards
August 16
Kaylee Wilson
August 17
Wade Gollnitz
Mary Ann Kolpien
Hannah Schultz-Truitt
Payton Truitt
August 18
Tracy Bennett
Cindy Norton
August 19
Alec Freyn
Emelie Nixon-Alexander
August 21
Jake Knopp
August 22
Barb Kittle
Bill Locke
August 23
Tom Lemke
August 24
Bob Rau
August 25
Joe McMaster
Kathy Monroe
August 26
Domenic Cusimano
ANNIVERSARIES
A special Anniversary Prayer...
That God's Eternal love
Will fill your heart this day
With joy and blessings from above
July 10
Gail & Bill Locke
July 12
Ricki & Rob Schofield
July 16
Gini & Mark Gollnitz
July 19th
Jenell & Gregg Long
July 21
Elaine & Walter Parker
July 29
Carolyn & Peter Bills
August 1
Beverly & David Carr
August 8
Judy & Ron Sumption
August 11
Sherry & Dean Mead
August 13
Mary Jo & Dean Gollnitz
Karen & Matt Swank
August 16
Ann & Andy Deakin
August 18
Lisa & Brian Fochtman
August 20
Penny & Jim Deakin
Joan & Peter Kunow
August 22
Kathy & John Machemer
August 23
Mary Beth & Jim Boyle
Linda & Larry McGuinn
August 27
Beth & Mike Cluchey
August 28
Kathy & Mike Ricketts
August 29
Martha & Bill Bills
August 30
Gloria & Ralph Wakeley
Sunday, July 1
9:00 a.m
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
~ Communion ~
Monda, July 2
7:00 p.m.
Mission/Outreach Meeting
Wednesday, July 4
Independence Day
Church Office Closed
Friday, July 6
Church Office Closed
Sunday, July 8
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
7:00 p.m.
"America: A Musical Land"
Concert
Sunday, July 15
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
Wednesday, July 18
9:00 a.m.
Property & Finance Meeting
Sunday, July 22
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
Friday, July 27
10:00 a.m.
Mission Yard Sale
11:30 a.m.
Chicken Barbecue
Saturday, July 28
10:00 a.m.
Mission Yard Sale
11:30 a.m.
Chicken Barbecue
Sunday, July 29
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m
Family Worship
Sunday, August 5
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m
Family Worship
~ Communion ~
Sunday, August 12
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
Monday, August 13
6:00 p.m.
Deacon Picnic
~ Lakeside Park, Mayville ~
Wednesday, August 15
9:00 a.m.
Property & Finance Meeting
Sunday, August 19
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
Tuesday, August 21
6:00 p.m.
Session Meeting
Thursday, August 23
7:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Women's Meeting
Sunday, August 26
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
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Freedom’s Price
Today we celebrate freedom
thanks to those who came before.
Those brave men who fought and died
in each and every war.
Freedom always comes at a price,
And while we celebrate
We should tip our hats to the heroes
who made our country great.
