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The Chronicle
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Published by
First Presbyterian Church 49 South Portage Street Westfield, New York
2019 |
Church Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Monday through Friday
Office: (716) 326-2643 Fax: (716) 793-6019
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Administrative Assistant Polly M. Knopp
Custodian Daniel E. Dibble
Deacon of the Month JULY 2019 Elaine Parker AUGUST 2019 Mark Smith GREETERS July 2019 Betty Felton Jill Raynor August 2019 Elaine Parker Betty Wilson |
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Summer Pleasure
By: Joanna Fuchs
Sunshine beaming golden heat
For lots of fun outdoors;
Vacations, for a sweet retreat
To mountains, plains and shores.
Kids in constant summer motion,
Free from teacher's rule,
Head to toe in suntan lotion,
At the beach or pool.
Inflatable rafts on which to float,
Camping and fishing gear,
Rowing or sailing or waterski boat,
Tell us summer's here.
Things we can't do the rest of the year
Are summer's special treasures;
Oh summer, summer, linger long,
And give us all your pleasures!
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JULY/AUGUST Pulpit Supplies
Please join us in July and August for Family Worship at 10:00 a.m. - the pulpit supplies for July and August are:
July 7
Rev. Hope Harle-Mould
Rev. Mr. Hope Douglas Harle-Mould was born on a blizzardy Sunday while his father, a Presbyterian pastor, was preaching at one of his three churches in Michigan. He grew up in Wisconsin, graduated from Union Theological Seminary, New York City, was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in 1978, and served as campus minister at UMBC (Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County) and Visitation Minister (Rockville PC, Rockville, Maryland).
Pastor Hope became a United Church of Christ minister in 1988 and served as Associate Pastor for Youth & CE and later as Senior Pastor in Ohio churches. Coming to West Seneca, NY, he served as Senior Pastor from 1999-2016.
Currently Pastor Hope preaches regularly as a supply at Bethel PC, Lackawanna, at Griffin’s Mills PC, West Falls, as well as many UCC churches. As a freelance writer, his devotionals have recently been published in These Days and in The Upper Room, and has written curriculum and inspirational stories for the Presbyterian Church. He is an active member of Pilgrim-St. Luke’s UCC, Buffalo, serving on their Welcoming Refugees committee.
Pastor Hope lives in Kenmore with his wife of 40 years, Rev. Linda Harle-Mould (also a UCC minister), who is a campus minister at Buffalo State College, a docent at the Buffalo Zoo, and a wildlife rehabilitator with Messinger Woods. They have three adopted children, three grandchildren, and a white dove named Gracie (who you’ll see in worship some Sunday!). He enjoys leading some hymns on guitar, as well as sharing his original songs. Hope loves stargazing, hiking in the woods, reading, going to the movies, and playing board games and Frisbee.
July 14
Gladys Gifford
Gladys Gifford served the Presbytery of WNY as the volunteer Stewardship of Creation/Peacemaking Educator, 1996-2010.
In that capacity, she represented the presbytery at regional environmental and economic justice meetings, and sought to raise awareness of peacemaking and environmental issues. She represented the presbytery as a Commissioner to the 222nd General Assembly (June, 2016) in Portland, Oregon.
Ms. Gifford is the first Authorized Lay Preacher (ALP) in the Presbytery of WNY.
Ms. Gifford earned her Master of Theology degree from Christ the King Seminary in 2006, and her Master of Church Music degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1973. She lives in Eggertsville, NY, with her husband, Alvin J. Schuster.
Ms. Gifford is an ordained elder at University Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, NY.
July 21
John Daily
July 28
Rev. Hope Harle-Mould
August 4
Rev. Doug Ronsheim
In July 2016, Rev. Douglas Ronsheim, D.Min, retired as the Executive Director of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. AAPC is a national membership organization whose mission is to provide training, education and clinical/collaborative community based services to enhance the well being of individuals, families and communities. AAPC’s mission is to provide care that is intentionally integrative and inclusive of the resources of one’s spiritual/religious life.
Prior to this he served, for 17 years, as the Executive Director of Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute, licensed as a Community Based Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic by the State of Pennsylvania. From January 1976-July 1984, he served as the minister of West Avenue Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, NY
Rev. Ronsheim is licensed (in active) as a Marriage and Family Therapist. He held faculty appointments in the schools of Social Work and Public Health, University of Pittsburgh; Department of Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical School; and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
He and his spouse, Maureen Emerling, moved to Mayville, NY in the summer of 2016. They have life time connections to Western New York. Doug and Maureen have two grandchildren, Madeline 5 and Matthew 2-1/2. They, and their parents, Eileen and Aaron, (and a chocolate lab, Millie) live in Winston Salem, NC.
August 11
John Daily
August 18
Rev. Stacy Otto
Rev. Stacy Otto, MDiv, BCC will be joining us for worship on August 18. Pastor Stacy comes from a military aviation background, serving 15 years in the Air Force and Coast Guard. Following a life-changing mission trip to the British West Indies, she left the military to dedicate the remainder of her working years in ministry, serving various churches in Western New York as well as numerous health care facilities as a board certified chaplain.
August 25
Gladys Gifford
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Volunteers!
The 2019 Arts and Crafts Festival will take place on Friday, July 26, and Saturday,
July 27, 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 24, to place your order.
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"Summertime and the living is easy." We are all beginning to plan vacations, reunions, picnics, cottage trips and so on...what a delightful time! We pray for that your vacation and time with family will be safe and a source of many happy memories. 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 consider online giving. It is a convenient and secure way to make a one-time or recurring donation. When you choose to give online, your donation will be directed to a secure Pay-Pal site to complete your donation. To give to our church and ministry simply visit our website at www.steeplesinthepark.com. Then click on the donate tab located on the right hand side of the website. It is simple! It's safe! And it keeps God at the top of your giving list even when you are away!
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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 127 Union Street,
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.
If you would like to provide refreshments for the Habitat Volunteers please contact Mike Ricketts at 338-8864. Refreshments are needed for Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
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the simple solution to community fundraising
As a church we continue to participate 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 (326-2643) or stop in the church office to purchase a gift card. Since January 2019, the profit from the gifts cards is $250.00.
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Ice Cream
Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace.
As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice-cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"
As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said,
"I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."
"Really?" my son asked.
"Cross my heart," the man replied.
Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."
Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
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Mission/Outreach News....
"God, from my youth you have taught me. Psalm 71:17
Pentecost Offering ~ Thank you to everyone who gave to the 2019 Pentecost Offering. To date, the total collected is $202.00. The Offering provides direct ways for congregations to support specific causes that help those in need. Sixty percent (60%) has been 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.
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 26 and 27, 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.) Volunteers are needed for the following times each day of the sale: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon, 12Nooon - 2:00 p.m., 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.. If you would like to volunteer please contact Majory Fritz/326-4277 or the church office/326-2643.
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!
Medical Benevolence - Haiti Nursing Student
The Mission Committee has begun a campaign to raise funds for a scholarship to support the education of a nursing student in Haiti. This program is under the auspicious of the Medical Benevolence Foundation.
Fundraising projects will be undertaken throughout 2019 in support of the nursing student. There are specially marked envelopes in the pews for donations or you can send your donation to the church earmarked "Haiti Nursing Student". MISSION IS THE HEART OF THE CHURCH SO LET’S KEEP THE HEART HEALTHY!
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Clerk's Pen(cil) II
Following the call to order, devotions and prayer by Moderator Rev. Cynthia Wicker-Lundquist the Session took up the work of the church on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
Actions taken at the meeting are summarized as follows:
~ Received the Treasurer and Deacon reports.
~ Approved the use of the sanctuary on Saturday, September 14 for the wedding of Sharon Humphrey and Bob Rau.
~ Approved the use of the sanctuary on Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5 for the production of "Harvest Moon" by the Lake Shore Center for the Arts.
~ Received, with regret, the resignation of Bob Rau as Treasurer effective October 1, 2019.
~Approved the use of the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen by the Westfield Hospital Auxiliary on Monday, November 4, 2019 for a community dinner.
~ Approved Universal Builder's to proceed with repairs received from the hail storm on April 14 - damage is covered by insurance.
~ Approved the use of Fellowship Hall by the Cheer Straz on Monday, July 22, 2019
Other Business...
~ Plans are underway for the annual Mission Yard Sale on July 26 & 27.
~ Session will not meet in July, monthly meetings will resume in August.
Copies of the Session minutes for January through May are NOW available on the bulletin board outside the church office. There is only one copy of each month - so please read and leave for others. If you wish your own copy or are interested in other minutes from previous months please contact the church office.
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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
Dorothy Near, Betty Reid, Lillian Saunders, Mark Robbins, Barb Lynn, Ople Gollnitz, Sharon Bane, Elaine Hall, Pat Sciarrino and Jim Eversole.
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), Louise Young (Mother of Diane Scarpine), Jon Belcher, Marsha Holland, June Beers.
Our Servicemen
Chief Petty Officer, James "JD" Watkins (Grandson of Betty Reid)
Lt. Victor Gutirrez, U.S. Army Rangers (Grandson of Jack Beckman)
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Income through May 31: $41,863.83
(2019 Pledges Paid to Date: $24,669.00 )
Expenses through May 31: $43,353.77
Investment Funds used through May 31: $2,000.00
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JULY & AUGUST 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
Sara Fochtman
July 14
Giana Klein
July 16
Luke Smith
July 17
Hank Lynn
Kathy Machemer
July 20
Josh Helman
July 22
Mark Gollnitz
Cathy Wright
July 24
Melanie 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 8
Mike Cluchey
Don Hamilton
August 9
Linda Barber
August 20
Sara Johnson
Cathi Wright
August 12
Betty Reid
August 13
Shelly Freyn
Trudy Gollnitz
Ramona Luder
August 14
Connie Barton
August 15
Derek Edwards
August 16
Kaylee Wilson
August 17
Wade Gollnitz
Hannah Schultz
Payton Truitt
August 18
Cindy Norton
August 19
Alec Freyn
Emelie Nixon-Beckman
August 22
Barb Kittle
Bill Locke
August 24
Robert Rau
August 25
Joe McMaster
Kathy Monroe
August 26
Domenic Cusimano
JULY & AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
A special Anniversary Prayer...
That God's Eternal love
Will fill your heart this day
With joy and blessings from above
July 10
Bill & Gail Locke
July 12
Rob & Ricki Schofield
July 16
Mark & Gini Gollnitz
July 19
Gregg & Jenell Long
July 21
Walter & Elaine Parker
July 29
Pete & Carolyn Bills
August 1
David & Beverly Carr
August 11
Dean & Sherry Mead
August 13
Matt & Karen Swank
August 16
Andy & Ann Deakin
August 18
Brian & Lisa Fochtman
August 20
Jim & Penny Deakin
August 22
John & Kathy Machemer
August 23
Jim & Mary Beth Boyle
Linda & Larry McGuinn
August 27
Mike & Beth Cluchey
August 28
Mike & Kathy Ricketts
August 29
Bill & Martha Bills
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, July 1
7:00 p.m.
Mission/Outreach Meeting
Thursday, July 4
Independence Day
~ Church Office Closed ~
Friday, July 5
~ Church Office Closed ~
Sunday, July 7
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
~ Communion ~
Sunday, July 14
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
Wednesday, July 17
9:00 a.m.
Property & Finance Meeting
Sunday, July 21
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education Class
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
Friday, July 26
10:00 a.m.
Mission Yard Sale
11:00 a.m. to sold out
Chicken Barbecue
Saturday, July 27
11:00 a.m.
Chicken Barbecue
Sunday, July 28
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
August 4
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
Sunday, August 11
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
Sunday, August 18
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
Monday, August 19
7:00 p.m.
Deacon Meeting
Tuesday, August 20
7:00 p.m.
Session Meeting
Thursday, August 22
7:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Women's Meeting
Sunday, August 25
9:00 a.m.
Christian Nurture ~ Adult Education
10:00 a.m.
Family Worship
