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VisionA newsletter of the First United Presbyterian Church

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Presbyterians Believe in -

The Holy Spirit

We trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve;Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.Brief statement of Faith, lines 5-6, 80

This triune God is the creator of the universe the savior of the world who has been revealed as the perfect model of humanity Jesus Christ and is the ongoing presence and power of God in the world.

Biblical references

On Pentecost, the seventh Sunday after Easter, Christians commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit to Jesus early followerBut the Bible contains several earlier references to the Spirit as wellfor example, in the accounts of Marys conception: she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18) and The Holy Spirit will come upon you (Luke 1:3the accounts of Jesus baptism: he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him (Matthew 3:16) anof Jesus sending his disciples out for the first time: do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say fo ris not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you (Matthew 10:19-20).

Through the Holy Spirit, God empowers us to grow in faith, make more mature decisions and live more faithful lives. The Spi

gives us the will, as Jesus said, to be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect (Matthew 5:48). The Holy Spiritgives believers the authority to accurately interpret the Bible, just as the Spirit enabled the original writers of Scripture to telltruthfully about God, Jesus and everything else we need to know. The Spirit also gives authority to the church to act in Godsname for the good of humanity. The Spirit gives every person a sense of calling to a special function in the world, in keepinwith Gods providence and Jesus summons to follow him. Among the fruits of the spirit identified by the apostle Paul are

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22).

PDA - Still Serving

Now, more than five years after Hurricane Katrina, there are still over 47,000 blighted homes in New Orleans, a city of only344,000 residents. As many of the other faith-based rebuilding initiatives have moved on to other disasters, Project Homecoming is more determined than ever to find new and creative solutions to better serve the people of New Orleans. In addition to

rebuilding more than 130 homes over the past four years, Project Homecoming has now partnered with the City of New Orleato build 13 new, energy-efficient, hurricane-resistant, and affordable homes I two adjacent neighborhoods over the next twoyears. Project Homecoming has also begun a Summer Youth Program, in which High School and Middle School youth are invited to serve during the month of July.

Project Homecoming works hard to ensure an excellent volunteer experience. Their skilled construction staffs, including worsite managers on every house, ensure volunteers are effectively used so that high quality, energy efficient homes are built in atimely fashion.

The olive Tree Volunteer Village is built to comfortably house up to 90 volunteers per week. The $25 per volunteer per day,volunteer fee includes nightly accommodations at this air conditioned dormitory-style housing facility, three meals per day, anevening program.

FromMission Mosaic, Spring/Summer 20

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A Pastoral Note from Jacquelyn Pinkowski

From the Interim Pastor

Can it really be September? Where did the summer go? It seems that I ask those same questions every year at this time.

As I reflect on the summer it has been very busy. The end of June and early July was Music Day Camp. What a great experie40 children had. Maury did an outstanding job. He assembled a great staff and he had developed a wonderful program. If yomissed the concert at the end of Music Day Camp, you really missed a wonderful evening.

Then at the beginning of August VBS was held. Once again, our staff went above and beyond in the work they do. Leslie haabout 30 children and again she did a magnificent job with the development of the program. Leslie developed the entire progwhich meant that we didnt have to pay for curriculum. The kids had a great time and learned a lot.

So, now is the time for new beginnings, new programs and new opportunities. One of the most important events this season wbe held on September 24th. The Rev. Dr. Tim Jones will be leading us in an all day retreat. The retreat is open to the congregLeaders are particularly encouraged to attend. Tim will be leading us in Appreciative Inquiry. This will begin the process we use for developing a Mission Study which is the next step in getting ready to elect a Pastor Nominating Committee.

Session members, Deacons, Committee chairs, everyone who has an interest in the future of the church, please call the office us know that you intend to attend. Thats Saturday, September 24th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Location will be announced once whave an idea of how many will be attending.

Blessings,

Jackie

ermons and Scripture Readings for Septemberptember 4th - Beginning and Remembering

xodus 12:1-14; Psalm 149; Romans; 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20

ptember 11th - Pastor Rick Otty will be our guest Pastor

xodus 14:19-31, 15:1b-11, 20-21; Psalm 114; Roman 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35

ptember 18th - Unexpected Provisions

xodus 16:2-15, Psalm 105:1-45; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16

ptember 25th - Pastor Tim Jones will be our guest preacher

xodus 17:1-7; Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32

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Financial Update July 31, 2011

Operating IncomeThis Month Year To Date Budgeted Difference

Offerings $ 11,595.48 $ 75,771.70 $ 67,856.18 +$ 7,915.52Rental Income $ 9,224.68 $ 38,211.92 $ 34,387.32 +$ 3,824.60*Endowment $ 13,129.15 $ 87,803.06 $ 81,437.37 +$ 6,365.69Total Income $ 33,949.31 $201,786.68 $183,680.87 +$ 18,210.87

ExpensesPersonnel $ 16,165.86 $ 115,863.64 $121,015.56 -$ 5,151.92Facilities $ 2,970.18 $ 55,993.37 $ 32,106.31 +$ 23,887.06Mission $ 3,036.50 $ 17,586.50 $ 19,611.57 -$ 2,025.07Rental Upkeep $ 2,069.01 $ 11,294.62 $ 9,066.69 +$ 2,227.93Program $ 2,035.96 $ 18,533.41 $ 22,989.12 - $ 4,455.71

Total Expenses $ 26,277.51 $ 219,271.54 $ 204,789.25 +$ 14,482.29

*This represents an additional 1% more than we have drawn from the endowment in the past.Offerings and rental income have been higher than budgeted. August is the last month that Unity Sunshine Pre-school will be with us. That will be a significant loss of rental income beginning in September. Even with thisadditional draw from the endowment, we have spent $17, 484.86 more than our income for the year so far. Weneed your help!

ACTUAL

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Ministry of Music Newsfrom Maury Castro

Instead of sharing words this month, I thought that I would share a few pictures from summer events involving Troy Children

Chorus and Troy Music Day Camp:

Troy Childrens Chorus at the Spring Concert Chorus Members Singing

Seneca Nelson-Holder receives a conducting lesson from

David Alan Miller, conductor of the Albany SymphonyCharlotte Moyer plays Goldie the theatre organ at

Proctors

he Chancel Choir begins in September with a party at Rebecca Rectors home on Thursday, September 1st at 6pm. Contact

r more information. The first rehearsal is Thursday, September 8th at 7pm in the Rose Room.

roy Childrens Chorus also begins in September. Highlights for the coming season include singing for the Tree Lighting Ce

ony at Empire State Plaza and participating in a Childrens Choir Festival in Maine next March. Please go to

ww.troychildrenschorus.org for more information.

horal Collaborative Concert - All singers are invited to participate in a concert joining the Chancel Choir of First Presbyteriahurch, Albany, and the Madrigal Singers of St. Rose. The concert will be all-Mozart, featuring the regal Coronation Mass, as

the beloved Ave Verum Corpus and Laudate Dominum. Rehearsals will be held Thursdays from 7-7:45 pm beginning Septe

and running through November 10, with a dress rehearsal on November 12. The concert will be held on Sunday, November

m at the First Presbyterian Church in Albany. Contact me if you interested in singing!

edicate an anthem - Congregants are invited to donate $25 toward the purchase of new choral music, and the church will mat

at $25 in order to purchase a new anthem (each anthem in our library costs about $50). The donor may dedicate the anthem to

rson(s) or event of their choice and when that anthem is sung in church, this will be recognized. To participate in this ongoin

am, please contact Maury A. Castro.

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Faith Education Newsfrom Leslie Kelly

huge thank you to all who helped with vbs this summer. The children had a great time and I think it was great for see so many adults working together!

eptember Schedule

ept. 11-Welcome Back Lunch and registration for faith education classes. Please bring a dish to share and a lawn cweather permitting we will eat outside) Please call the office and let us know if you plan on attending.

ept. 18Faith Ed for children*

Adult Ed after fellowship timeCentering Prayerled by Interim Pastor Jackie Pinkowski

ept. 25Faith Ed for children*/ Adult Ed after fellowship time.

September 18 and 25 all children will meet together in the Wheeler room after the Passing of the Peace, during worexplore the Creation Story in Genesis 1:1-2:4. we will be hearing the scripture and working on 7 Days Groupges/Murals. We will learn some new songs about creation and thank God for our beautiful world. We will have a dvery table where the children can take a closer look at some of Gods creations. Stop in the Wheeler Room and see

ildrens art work.

odly Play will be held for children thru Kindergarten in the Godly Play Room beginning in October.

onfirmation ClassPlans are underway for a confirmation class to begin in October. Youth from seventh grade ap are invited to participate. More information will be available soon, if interested please contact Leslie Kelly.

an across the following story from a childs perspective and wanted to share it with you. After Sunday School clavids dad always came to pick him up. Though they had been separated for only an hour, the moment David caug

ght of his dad in the doorway, he rushed into his fathers outstretched arms. We all loved to watch their greeting. W

d been working on ways to make Gods love real to little ones. Now it was Easter time and there was a picture of

hrist on the cross in our take-home paper. After looking at the picture for a moment or two, a little girl in the classmed Molly announced with conviction Jesus looks just like Davids dad. I couldnt see even the slightest resem-

ance. Molly went on, See, he has his arms out ready to give us a big hug. (Loving Arms in Heartfelt Thanks fo

elping kids Love Jesus, Group Publishing)

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Josephs House Meals Saturday/Sunday, September 17 & 18

Our third weekend of meals for Josephs House is coming up fast. Help is needed and very much appreciated! Sign up to purchase 1

2 items from the shopping list below and/or lend a hand in the kitchen for food preparation on Saturday, Sept. 17, 9:00-ll:00 a.m. Any

questions, please call Lois Jensen @ 274-3578, or e-mail at [email protected].

The main menu items for the weekend: grilled bagels/cottage cheese/fruit, tortellini/broccoli/chicken salad & garlic bread, cold cuts/chipsloppy joes/baked beans & potato salad/picklesand of course, dessert!

____CASH donations welcome* ____Work in the Kitchen

____1 large watermelon ____1 large watermelon ____3 lbs stick margarine

____2 doz.plain bagels ____2 doz plain bagels ____3 - 8oz cream cheese

____2 LG bottles ketchup ____1 XLG jar jam/jelly ____1 XLG jar peanut butter

____4 doz cookies/brownies ____2 LG bags potato chips ____2 LG bags potato chips

____3 lbs ham, sliced ____3 lbs turkey breast, sliced ____3 lbs roast beef, sliced

____3 king lvs white bread ____3 king lvs wheat bread ____2 pkgs 24 slice cheese____2 -2lb cottage cheese ____2 -20 oz chunk canned pineapple ____2 -20 oz chunk canned pineapple

____5lbs boneless chicken breasts ____2 -2lb cottage cheese ____2 -2lb cottage cheese

____5 lbs boneless chicken breasts ____6 cans jellied cranberry sauce ____2 lvs Italian bread

____2 lvs Italian bread ____2 lvs Italian bread

____1 LG jar dill pickles ____4 jars plain Alfredo sauce ____1 LG jar sweet pickles

____2 jars Parmesan cheese ____7 pkgs hamburger buns ____1 LG jar plain mustard

(15 oz each) (8 buns each pkg)

____1-5 lb bag onions ____2 cakes (9x13) ____2 cakes (9x13)

____4 jars plain Alfredo sauce (15 oz each)

*Cash gifts are welcomethis allows me to shop for those who cant and to buy some bulk items at reasonable prices!

Thank you for your donations!

Name___________________________________Phone_______________________________

ITEMS NEED TO BE AT THE CHURCH BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

I will try to call and remind you of your donation choice, but please note your selection(s) below, rip off & keep!

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See what your $1.00 can do!

That small DEACONS ENVELOPE you see on the tab

worship CAN BE BIGGER THAN LIFE! The dollar or

dollars you regularly place in the Deacons envelope

touches the life of this congregation as well as many oth

These contributions help provide communion supplies, c

notes, postage for weekly mailings of our worship bulletto our shut-ins. Our yearly organ recital and luncheon fo

the residents at The Eddy is one of our most hands-on re

warding events.

Your dollar also covers some of the budget for our comm

nity missions. We provide Thanksgiving dinners to nine

families last year and local missions of Josephs House,

Bethany Center, Oakwood Food Pantry, Habitat for Hum

ity, NEST, Regional Food Bank, Unity House.

We are all aware of the tough economic time we are exp

encing. However, we cant imagine how it is for many ware out of work or living on low paying jobs. The Deaco

pray for your support of our DEACONS ENVELOPES

we can continue Gods work in our church and the comm

nity. - Shirley Bowes, Deacons Co-Moderat

Leadership Retreat

September 24th - Church Retreat-8am-4pm-location

TBD. This retreat will be facilitated by the Reverend D

Tim Jones of Delaware, OH. Tim is an honorably retire

pastor, executive presbyter, interim pastor, interim execu

presbyter, a consultant to churches, presbyteries, and synods. The retreat is based on a model of Appreciative In-

quiry. It is extremely important that ALL leaders of the

church are present at this event. This event is also open

all church members. Please RSVP by September 7th by

calling 272-2771 or emailing [email protected].

NEEDED: Volunteers at the EddyFaith in

Action Care Team Members

Provide assistance and non-medical support to individuaneed of assistance (care partners) and their families. Ch

services youre comfortable with and at time that are con

venient for you. We can utilize your unique talents and

strengths and team members receive comprehensive trai

ing, support, and cooperation from fellow team member

Eddy VNA Volunteers play a vital role in providing and

enhancing the quality of the services we provide our pa-

tients. Please contact: Joan Laviolette, Dir. Of Volunte

Services, Eddy VNA at 386-3631 or email laviolet-

[email protected]

AnnouncementsDamien Center of Troy to Participate in an-

nual AIDS Walk

Once again the Damien Center of Troy, housed at TAUM, is

inviting friends and supporters to participate in raising pledges

through the annual AIDS Walk. There are two differences in

the walk this year. First, the walk will be held Saturday Sep-

tember 24th, instead of on a Sunday as has happened many

years. Second, the way money is raised is for Damien Center

will be different. All the pledges designated for Troy Damien

Center will go directly to the center. This generally sounds like

a good thing, but in the past, through the excellent grant writing

skills of Donna Elia, the center has been able to receive half of

the pledges directly, and more than half through the grants!

The Damien Center counts on the AIDS Walk for about $9000

of its annual budget. So its clear that this year we need to step

up our own pledges, and perhaps ask others to pledge as well.

There is a wrinkle for First United supporters as well. We will

not be able to participate directly, since September 24th is also

the date of our church retreat. So I am asking everyone from

First United who walked in the past and everyone who pledged

in the past to pledge for Donna Elia or Janice Wiezorek (the

Damien Center director). Additionally, if you know of anyone

outside of FUPC who might be interested in walking or pledg-

ing, please ask them to do so and to designate their donations

for the Troy Damien Center.

The Damien Center of Troy is a mission of Troy Area UnitedMinistries. Damien Center serves those living with HIV and

AIDS and their families. Among other services, the Damien

Center serves lunch and dinner twice a week, provides social

and recreational opportunities and coordinates outreach and

support.

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A Fun family music and movement program for chil

birth to age 5 and the adults who love them!Music Together is

A community of children and their families and teac

sharing songs, instrument play, rhythm chants, and

movement activities in relaxed, playful, non-

performance-oriented settings.

Music is learned through developmentally appropria

activities that support and respect the unique learnin

styles of very young children.

Children participating at their own levels in mixed-a

family style classes, with songs chants, movements,dance, and instrument play.

Parents and caregivers contributing to the enrichmen

their childs music environment, regardless of their

musical abilities.

A new song collection every semester for three year

featuring great arrangements of original and traditio

songs in a wide variety of tonalities, meters, and cul

styles.

Classes offered here at FUPC! For more information ch

out their website at www.mattmusictogether.com or conMatt Yaeger at 461-7744 or email him at

[email protected].

AnnouncementsMission Possibilities

Soon after Reverend Jackie Pinkowski came, she took the Ses-

sion through and exercise of looking at our Session Commit-

tees. I am part of two of these committees: Membercare &

Outreach and Mission. I have concern for the Mission

Committee formerly known as Church & Society because

there are so many mission possibilities for us to address.Where do we proceed? Your input is needed!! Would you be

willing to be a part of a group doing just that? Contact Pat

Carlson at 526-9408 or Courtney Savaria. We are the two Ses-

sion members on the Mission Committee. Thank you, Pat

Carlson

ARE YOU WEARING YOUR NAME TAG?

If not, please let us know how we can help.

I have lost mine.

I am a regular and would like a name tag.

I am a member, but never got a name tag.

Name_________________________________

Please mark and put into offering plate or in basket at the backof the church.

Thank you.

Member care & Outreach Committee

NEEDED: Volunteers for the Community Hospice to visit

patients. Fall 2011 Training will be held at the Community

Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd. on the

following dates:

October 18: 5:30-8:30pm

October 20: 5:30-8:30pmOctober 24: 5:30-8:30pm

October 27: 5:30-8:30pm

October 22: 8:30am-4:30pm

To register and schedule a pre-training interview, or for more

information, call Susan Cunningham, coordinator of Volunteer

Services at 285-8114 or email SuCunning-

[email protected]. RSVP no later than September

26th.

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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Current Needs

Horn of Africa Drought

Severe drought is affecting the Horn of Africa. Tens of thousands have left their homes in Somalia to seek food, water, and bprovisions. PDA has sent an initial contribution from your One Great Hour of Sharing funds to assist newly displaced peopleMogadishu, drought-affected people in the Gedo region, refugees in the Dadaab camp in Kenya, and host communities in bothKenya and Somalia.

The need in the region is enormous, with relief from the drought conditions not expected until the rains come in December orJanuary.

Situation ReportLiberia February 2011

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is responding to the displacement and refugee crisis in Liberia in cooperation with oumission partner, Concerned Christian Community (CCC).

Since the beginning of December 2010, political turmoil has caused between 25,000 and 50,000 Cote dIvoire refugees, as weas 25,000 Liberians living in Cote dIvoire, to enter Liberia. The number of refugees is creating pressures for Liberian auth oriand for host communities. Many villages are hosting as many refugees as residents. In some villages, refugees even outnumberesidents. An example is the border village of Loguato, where 5,307 refugees are living with just 1,743 locals.

Spring Storms in the US & Hurricane Disaster Relief

PDA One Great Hour of Sharing funds are helping CCC in providing:

Immediate food and non-food item emergency relief assistance to 2,000-3,000 vulnerable families:

trauma counseling and HIV/AIDS awareness services to more than 500 women and girls;

emergency mobile medical services to the refugees; andlimited water and sanitation assistance through the construction of hand pumps and emergency latrines.

How you can help

You can stand in the GAP for disaster survivors and help the church in this response.

GIVE. The generous sharing of your financial blessings through the One Great Hour of Sharing offering and special designatgiving provides the resources needed to assist with immediate emergency needs, clean up provisions, long-term and unmetneeds, and spiritual/emotional counseling.

Make checks payable to FUPC and mark which disaster you want your gift to go to.

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Happy Birthday to you

FLEA MARKET at OAKWOOD

TO BENEFIT: The TLP FOOD PANTRY housedt Oakwood. We're out of money!

WHERE: Oakwood Community Center, 313 Tenth St,Troy (Corner of Tenth and Hoosick Streets)

DATE: Saturday, Sept 17th (rain date Saturday Sept 24th)

TIME:12 PM -- 4 PM (set up starting at 11 AM)

COST: $20/table, $15/table for hilly side yard. Call toeserve a space, Linda at 518-273-5199.

ARKING: park at Clever Fellows on Tenth and Hoosickacross the street)

Keep your eyes peeled for

announcements regardinga FUPC Fall Work Day!

Sep t em b er Bi r t h d ays8 Zack Glennie

9 Karen Harpe

11 Don Drew12 Dick Loeffel

Bane Thach

14 Shirley Hinkamp

15 David Lanoue

17 Maggie Glennie

22 Jeffrey Harrington

23 Robert Parslow

29 Jim Parmelee

Cara Rogers

30 David Hamlin
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September 2011Sunday Mon Tue W ed Thu Fri Sat

14:30 WorshipCommittee Meet-ing

6pm Choir Party

2 3 10 AMAA Group

410am Worship

7:30 NA Group

5LABOR DAY

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3:30 RoxburyFarms Distribution3:45 Troy Chil-drens Chorus

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6:30 Bible Study

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7pm Choir Re-hearsal

9 1010 AMAA Group

1110am Worship

Guest Preacher

11:30 Welcome BackPicnic for Oakwood

Friends

7:30 NA Group

129:30-11:30 MusicTogether

133:30 RoxburyFarms Distribution3:45 Troy Chil-drens Chorus5:30 MLMT Meet-

ing7:00 Mission andOutreach meeting7:15 Faith EdMeeting

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6:30 Bible Study


4:00 Fa-Fin-StewMeeting

6pm Music Com-mittee7pm Choir Re-hearsal

16 1710amAA Group10am Labyrinth10am PresbyterianRainbow Meeting

1810am Worship

11:30 Deacons Meet-

ing

7:30 NA Group



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6:30 Bible Study


7pm Choir Re-hearsal

23 248am LeadershipRetreat10amAA Group

2510am Worship

7:30 NA Group


6:30 Session


7pm SustainableLiving

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6:30 Bible Study


7pm Choir Re-

hearsal

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VisionNewsletter is published 11 times a year byFirst United Presbyterian Church, Troy, New York

Jacquelyn Pinkowski Interim Pastor

Maury A. Castro Minister of Music

Leslie Kelly Faith Education Director

Carlie DAnnunzio Financial AnalystCarla Fisk Administrative Assistant

To Contact Us: you may call 518-272-2771

you may write to us at

1915 Fifth Avenue Troy, New York 12180

or you may email us at [email protected]

For pastoral emergencies call (518) 279-7401 or (406)794-

9360

or email [email protected]

In this issue:

Notes from Jackie, Maury, and Leslie

Whats happening in the community

And more...

First United Presbyterian Church Officers for 2011,

2012 & 2013

The Session

Moderator - The Reverend Jacquelyn Pinkowski

Class of 2011: Sue Steele, Courtney Savaria, Karen Harpe

Class of 2012: John Buckley, Pat Carlson, Peg Drew, Chandlee

Gill

Class of 2013: David Lanoue, Dan Rogers, Trudi Wybourn

The Board of Deacons

Class of 2011: Martha Juenger, Don Lutz,

Marsha Mintz-Botsford, Pat Rudebush

Class of 2012: Bob Harrington, Bonnie Kerr, Courtney Savaria,

Claudia Schwendeman

Class of 2013: Shirley Bowes, Steven Paul Bowes II, Dana

Crobok, Shirley Street

Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors:

First United Presbyterian Church

1915 Fifth Avenue

Troy, New York 12180

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