First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls -...

First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls

Toward a Church as GENEROUS

and JUST as God’s Grace....

September Newsletter 2017

Session Briefs 2

Birthdays 2

Women’s Circle 3

Backpack Day Sunday 3

BBQ 4

Special Thanks 5

Jim Clark Update 5

2017/2018 Church Events

5

Church Family News 6

Ushers, Nursery & Candle Lighters

7

Liturgists 7

Coffee Hour & Prayer List

7

Calendar insert

Inside this issue: Pastor’s Corner

It is no secret that I adore Dr. Brené Brown. I recently stumbled upon her Soul Sunday conversation on The Anatomy of Trust. “Braving” is an acronym that Brené Brown created and explains in her talk.

B = Boundaries –respecting yours and having my own

R = Reliability, being both reliable and authentic (real)

A = Accountability –I own my mistake, apologize, and make amends

V = Vault: w hat I share w ith you, you w ill hold in confidence (and I do the same with you!); no gossiping; respect confidentiality

I = Integrity –choosing courage over comfort; choosing what’s right over what’s fun, easy or fast; practicing my values, not only just professing my values

N = Non-judgement & reciprocity, offering and asking for help. Not thinking less of myself for needing help, otherwise I’ll judge others for asking me for help

G = Generosity –believing the best in the other even when they disappoint me.

Our work as a community of faith, as a kingdom of God is impossible without trust. We build this through Braving. We build this by being present with one another in good times and bad times. We are in a covenant relationship, with each other and with God. We are not perfect people; we will stumble and fall. However, will we be generous with one another when we are disappointed? Will we hold one another accountable? Are we reliable? Do we ask for help and provide help? I desire to be a community of trust. I hope you will join me in rededicating our work to ‘BRAVING’!

Peace, Pastor Leah

September Newsletter

Session Briefs Prepared by Joyce Lohr, Clerk to the Session

At its Sunday, August 27th meeting, the Session: Welcomed Elder Marc Smith to serve out the remaining term of Elder Andy Batty Reviewed the July budget report of Income: $18,065 and Expenses: $14,144. Church booth at

Canal Fest earned $162 and TOPS card sales were $550 Moved to remove the name of H. Andy Batty from church rolls due to death Received Letters of Transfer for Marc Smith, Louis and Romona Lobdell, Honey Gilbert and

Mike Porterfield Received notes of thanks from the House of Concern for church participation in Need to Feed;

Jean Morris for newsletters, bulletins and sermons; family of Alice Burgdorf; House of Concern for June and July food donations; Ericka Walsh for graduation gifts; Hamilton College students for church overnight stay in August

Learned of upcoming conference call to Taitem Engineering [solar panel project] with Pastor, Elder Jim Clark and Bob Seem participating. Discussion will center on possible costs and financing

Heard update on Summer Backpack Program; nearly finished. Left-over food to be donated to the Seneca Falls Schools’ weekend backpack program

Approved a Continuing Education leave of one Sunday in November [11/12] for Pastor Learned of Pastor Leah and Simon Ntuala’s appointment as ambassadors for Victoria Jackson in

the National Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this Fall Agreed to review and rewrite church policy on loan of tables, chairs and other church property Tasked Building & Property Ministry with looking into erecting a rail at pulpit and communion

table area Heard plans for Virgil Hobbie to do bell tower clean-up, including pigeon debris and new

screening Moved to install Marc Smith and Jay Hoyle as Ruling Elders and to receive new members on

Sunday, September 17, 2017 Next Session meeting will be September 25th at 7pm.

Just a Reminder...

The deadline for article submission for the October newsletter is Thursday,

September 21st

The newsletter will be sent out on Thursday, September 28th.

September Birthdays

Joy Novack-9/5

Jessica Seem-Walsh-9/7

Sean Walsh– 9/7

Mike Day-9/10

Georgeanne (Elyséev) Hauf-9/11

Barry Porsch-9/12

Women’s Circle

Women of the church are reminded of the first meeting of the Fall coming up on

Monday, September *11th at 12:30 PM in the Hawley Room. Bring a sandwich. Coffee & Tea will be provided.

New members welcome!

We’ll begin the new study: Cloud of Witnesses: the Community of Christ in Hebrews. Study booklets will be furnished, including a few in large print. Joy Novack will be study leader. Circle “regulars” and hopefully others interested, will pick up a booklet and read the first two lessons in preparation for the September 11th meeting.

Following Bible study, we will assemble ten Personal Care Kits for the Geneva Women’s Shelter. Circle members are asked to bring your assigned items to this meeting, if you have not already done so.

The 3rd Sunday House of Concern donation is:

Breakfast Cereals

*Meetings are usually on the first Monday of each month September is the exception.


Join us Sunday, September 10th at 10am

We hope you will join us to welcome everyone back and kick off of the new church season in

style! Sunday, September 10th is Back Pack Sunday! This is your opportunity to invest in the youth and

the future of your congregation. We will be blessing backpacks, so make sure your child brings their

backpack to church. We hope you will stay after church and celebrate with our after summer social!

Please bring a friend (s).

Looking for a Short Term Job?

Church Family members, Kae Hoyle, is recuperating nicely from surgery but is in need of a cleaning person for a few w eeks. If you know of anyone or you are available to help her, please call Kae 585.330.0904 ASAP.

GoFundMe Request

Peter Snyder shared a family in need –Mark Rager has cancer and his funds are needed to assist with cost of medicine and treatments. His wife works and is his primary caregiver. If you care to help out, please go to https://www.gofundme.com/lisa-and-mark-rager/donate?pc=ot_vs_toastbanner_w or mail check to Mark Rager, 10 Oak Street, Geneva NY 14456.


For our BBQ to be successful we will need volunteers that day, baked goods wrapped

individually, pre-sale tickets by September 15th, and to reach our goal of

5 dinners/member. We will even deliver, just let the church office know in

advance!

Many special thanks for all their special efforts:

-Peter Snyder for the pretty floral hanging baskets by the church driveway and for mowing the grass -Joanne Elyseev for so faithfully keeping the back entrance plants groomed and watered over the summer -Sue Charles for her gardening and garden design skills -Cherie Clark, w ho regular ly keeps the sanctuary and other indoor greenery groomed and watered -Our long-time TOPs card supporters -Everyone w ho provided, cut fruit and w orked the booth during Canal Fest -All those who ushered or tended the nursery on Sundays this busy summer -Ginny Konz and others w ho w ere here to greet visitors w hile the church w as open for Convention Days -Ken Dover, choir members and bell choir members w ho provided special music at Sunday worship -Marion Crull for filling in for Karen w hile she w as aw ay w ith fam ily


September Back Pack Sunday- 9/10 Chicken BBQ-9/23 October World Communion - 10/1 Game Night/Potluck -10/6 AED Training-10/7 Halloween Sunday- 10/29 November All Saint’s Sunday- 11/5 Congregational Meeting– 11/12 Advent Workshop- 11/26

December It’s a Wonderful Life- Wine Raf-fle/Craft Table- 12/9 Manse Party/ Caroling- 12/17 Blue Christmas—12/21 Christmas Eve Service- 12/24 January Game Night/Potluck -1/5 Ordination of Elders- 1/14 Annual Meeting- 1/21 Feb Valentine’s Sunday- 2/11 Blood Drive- 2/8 Ash Wednesday-2/14 March Game Night/Potluck -3/2

Palm Sunday Brunch– 3/25 Maundy Thursday Service-3/29 Good Friday Service– 3/30 April Easter-4/1 May National Day of Prayer– 5/3 Pentecost– 5/20 Memorial Day Bell Ring-5/28 June Volunteer-A-Thon-6/9 July Canal Fest-7/7-7/8 Convention Days –7/14-7/15

2017/2018- Church Events

Note of Thanks and AED Training From Jim Clark

First, I would like to thank everyone for the prayers, kind thoughts and cards sent my way as a result of my heart attack. I am doing well. Started my second cardio rehab and she says I am doing well and she really hasn't made me sweat yet but said she thinks on Friday she will put me through some paces. I have lost 10+ lbs already. My first goal is to get to 200 which would be 23 lbs and then I would like to see if I can get to 190-195 maintain weight. So thank you again for all your kind thoughts. As you know, the church purchased an AED (difibiluator) unit back in May. Part of the expense of the unit was to have people trained how to use it. The Red Cross will be providing this training on Saturday, October 7th from 8:30-11:45 in the basement of the church. We have slots open for 8-10 people and at this point we only have one person signed up. We are charged for all 10 slots regardless of if we fill or not. If you are interested please contact the office and sign up for a slot. If you have questions please feel free to call me at 315-374-4671 . The training will consist of using the unit which actually has a step through voice built into the machine. The other piece of the training will be basic CPR. Our goal is to have a full class. Thanks again!

Church Family News Church Family member, Kae Hoyle, is recuperating nicely from surgery but is in need of cleaning person for a few w eeks. If you know of anyone or you are available, please call Kae 585.330.0904 ASAP.

Summer Backpack delivery—Thanks to Peter Snyder, Ginny Konz, Barb VanKirk, Ford Knight, Leah and everyone else who assisted!

REMINDER—AED Training on Saturday, October 7th from 8:30am-11:45am. Call or email the church office if you are interested and able to join us for the training.

Hamilton College students– On August 17th-18th a group of Hamilton College students along with their Chaplain Jeff McArn, stayed overnight in our church and spent their days helping around Seneca Falls and learning a lot about our rich history as a community and as a church.

Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes: URGENT PLEA Pathw ay Hom e of the Finger Lakes has an urgent need for additional VOLUNTEERS. This hospice care facility on Rte. 414 cares for 2 people at a time who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have been given a life expectancy of less than 3 months. 100 volunteers are needed to run efficiently. Volunteers receive training and work 4-hr shifts beginning at 7 a.m. each day. There are two paid staff members who work part time to cover during the night hours 11pm-7a.m.[Shift work may include bathing, toileting, and giving meds. It also involves a lot of laughter, lightheartedness and great conversations!] If you can help, please call 315-651-1240 or mail [email protected] We also have need of people who can do light housework, run errands, help with events, sew keepsake quilts & pillows, or help with yardwork or assist with special construction projects.

The 4th annual Denim & Diamonds Gala sponsored by Trinity Church will be held on Friday October 13, 2017 at the Seneca Falls Country Club , 2790 Route 89, from 6 to 10 p.m. Dinner choices are Chicken Parmesan, stuffed sole or penne alfredo. The Destination Duo Band will provide live music for dancing and listening. The highlight of the evening is an opportunity to win a REAL diamond and a $250 cash prize. We also will have a silent auction and raffles. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at Trinity Church office 27 Fall Street, Robinette Jewelers and The Copy Shop. The proceeds will benefit the Seneca County House of Concern and our outreach programs. For more information call 315-568-5145 or visit our www.trinitychurchsenecafalls.com.

Ride for Life is looking for volunteers on September 9th from 10am to 3pm to help with Pit Stop at Seneca Falls Community Center serving lunch, clean-up and road marshals. Call the church office or email if available and interested ASAP. Thank you!


Members and Friends to Keep in Our Thoughts:

Name Address

Ed Chase 1 Leland Drive, Seneca Falls NY 13148

Luanna Day 369 E. Main Street, Huntington Living Ctr Rm. 670, Waterloo, NY 13165

Dorothy Dickieson 303 Ferris Hills, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Liza Merriam 114 Ashton Court, Clifton Springs NY 14432

Jean Morris Lockport Presbyterian Home, 305-327 High Street, Lockport, NY 14094-4601

Jean Stenlake Steuben County Healthcare Facility, Room 194,

7009 Rumsey Street Ext. Bath NY 14810

Robert Stenlake 18 Carol Avenue, Seneca Falls, NY 13148

mailto:[email protected]

Ushers, Nursery and Candle Lighters

September 3rd– Communion

Ushers: Aryanna Dugan and Keara Dugan

Nursery: Marion Crull

Candle Lighter: Mason Ntuala

September 10th

Ushers: Marion Crull and Christina Lopez

Nursery: Becky Jessop and Carolyn Jessop

Candle Lighter: Gary Ippolito

September 17th

Ushers: Jim and Cherie Clark

Nursery: Marion Crull and Susan Derr

Candle Lighter: Isabella Dugan

September 24th

Ushers: Carolyn and Bob Seem

Nursery: Marion Crull and Keara Dugan

Candle Lighter: Keara Dugan

October 1st– World Communion Sunday

Ushers: Mason Ntuala and Ben Jessop

Nursery: Bob Seem and Carolyn Seem

Candle Lighter: Atticus Ntuala

Coffee Hour and Prayer List Sept. 3rd: Labor Day weekend, no Coffee Hour

Sept. 10th: Civil W ar -Walt Gable; Host: Shirley & Carol

Sept. 17th: Vancouver/Glacier Nat ’l Pk-Ginny Konz; Host: TBD

Sept. 24th: Germ any-Pastor Leah; Host: TBD

Know someone ill or hospitalized?

This month, please call: Barb VanKirk 568.9908

To Keep in our prayers: Ed Chase; Joann Converse; Cindy Danielson; Nicole Fuller; Betty Geraghty; Margaret Greene; Sue Hadley; Holland Family; Esther Loomis; Norma Litzenberger; Christina, Nancy and Lucy Lopez; Liza Merriam; Tyler Morgan; Larry & Mary Scesney; Bertha Schavemaker; Bill and Nancy Shuster; Ralph Sinicropi; Bob and Jean Stenlake; Carolyn Walsh and all suffering in the world.


Liturgists

3rd– Ginny Konz

10th– Peter Snyder

17th– Karen Kelley

24th– Gary Ippolito

First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls P.O. Box 383 23 Cayuga St Seneca Falls, NY 13148

September Newsletter 2017

Church Office: 315-568-6636 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 7:00-12:00pm Manse: 315-257-0028 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fpressf.com

Sunday School (K-4th grade) and Youth Group (5th-12th grade)- 9-9:45am

Sunday Worship at 10am. Nursery Care available Coffee Hour following worship.

Rev. Leah Ntuala-Pastor Rev. Dr. Peter J. Crego-Pastor Emeritus Karen Beals-Office Manager Marion Crull-Treasurer Peter Snyder– Sexton J. Carl Vollbracht– Director of Music & Organist Marjorie Fahrenholz & Carol Millis- Handbell Choir Directors Joyce Lohr-Clerk to the Session

Session meetings are on the 4th Monday of each month at 7pm. Presently serving Elders: Jim Clark, Marion Crull, Matthew Crull, Susan Derr,

Michelle Dugan, Jay Hoyle, Ginny Konz, Wayne Lohr, Marc Smith. Joyce Lohr, Clerk to the Session and Rev. Leah Ntuala, Moderator.

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