October 2013 • Peekskill Presbyterian Church

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Pastor’s Message 2

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Upcoming Events 5-6

Church News 7

Ministry Profiles 8-9

Bible Study 10

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1 Our MissionOur MissionOur MissionOur Mission

In response to the profound love of God through

Jesus Christ toward all, we welcome everyone to

join us as we study and proclaim the gospel,

seek the will of God, grow in spiritual maturity,

share our resources, and respond in service to

the needs of our members and our neighbors.

Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events

October 5 Work Bee

October 6 Community Breakfast

October 6 World Communion Sunday

October 6 Youth Bible Presentation

October 12 Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study

October 14 Praise Choir 1st Rehearsal

October 16 Field Trip to Taizé Service

October 17 Food Bank Distribution

October 20 Congregational Conversation

October 21 Praise Choir 2nd Rehearsal

October 24 Thirsty

October 25 Friday Night Book Discussion

October 26 Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study

October 27 Praise Choir to Lead Worship

October 27 Cider & Donuts Coffee Hour

Sing a New SongSing a New SongSing a New SongSing a New Song 16

The Lord Is Good To Me (The Johnny Appleseed Song)

Oh, the Lord is good to me

And so I thank the Lord

For giving me the things I need

The sun and rain and an apple seed

Yes, He's been good to me

I owe the Lord so much

For everything I see

I'm certain if it weren't for Him

There'd be no apples on this limb

Yes, He's been good to me

I wake up every day as happy as can be

Because I know that with His care

My apple trees, they will still be there

Oh, the Lord is good to me.

October Birthdays

2—Richard Cerreta

4—Sarah Cortese

6—Aetna Brennan

7—Bethany Sposato

9—Kevin Buckiewicz

9—Jean Kaiser

12—Dorothy Fowler

16—Fred Froebrich

20—Amanda Jaroff

24—Norman Kropf

27—Michael Griest

28—Joseph Deutsch

29—Ruthie Dyckman Garcia

30—Eric Bohler

In the beginning was the Word, and

the Word was with God, and the

Word was God. . .And the Word

became flesh and dwelt among us,

full of grace and truth; we have

beheld his glory, glory as of the

only Son from the Father. - John 1:1 &14

We want to celebrate you too; if we forgot your birthday, please contact the Church office.

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15 Peekskill Presbyterian PersonalsPeekskill Presbyterian PersonalsPeekskill Presbyterian PersonalsPeekskill Presbyterian Personals

A Reflection: Even in the most peaceful surroundings, the

ungrateful heart finds trouble. Even in the most troublesome

surroundings, the grateful heart finds peace. Choose to see the

world through grateful eyes; it will never look the same again. Author unknown - submitted by Charlene Woods.

Wanted: Volunteers who love children; 2 hours per month; may

tell stories, do arts & crafts, prepare meals, and/or share other

gifts and graces given from their hearts. Speak to

Pastor Stephany about helping out with the

Sunday on Saturday youth program.

Wanted: Volunteers to assist in the Lord’s Attic

Thrift Shop. Speak to Fay Meneses if you can help

with this important community ministry.

~ Contact Christine Button to submit a Personals notice to the Messenger.

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“Let’s Talk”

How was your summer vacation? How is the

family? What good books have you been reading? Have you met

the new members at the church? Are we having a Christmas

production this year? Will you be participating in the new Praise

Choir? How many children are attending Sunday school? Will

there be a confirmation class starting next month?

Good communication is vital to any healthy relationship. Creative

methods of communication are essential for healthy

congregations as well. It has been wonderful to hear the positive

feedback about the new Messenger newsletter. We are grateful

to Christine, Diana, Pat, Denise, Marge, Lynn, Nancy, Charlene,

and all the members of the congregation who are contributing to

its success.

In an effort to further the channels of communication at the

Peekskill Presbyterian Church, the Session will be leading a new

town hall meeting called, Congregational Conversations. This

meeting will not resemble our annual congregational meeting

where elections are held and financial reports are discussed in

depth. This gathering will offer the congregation an opportunity

to get to know its spiritual leaders better and find out what’s

going on within the church.

We are engaged in a season of growth here at “the Peek”, and we

want to make sure that everyone stays abreast of the most

current and the most factual information. We also want to

provide an opportunity for members of the congregation to make

suggestions and provide feedback for the new ministry ideas.

Congregational Conversations will provide that opportunity.

A topic for discussion will be selected by the Session, and they will Continued on page 10

Date Elder on Duty Ushers

6 Dot Whitehouse Dick Crawford & Marilyn Tropiano

Communion

Servers Oct 6

13 Steve Woods Jean Kaiser & Harry Percoulis Brenda Martinez

20 Hilda Arturi Ray Brown & Carole Apolinario Kathy Cerreta

27 Harry Percoulis Deborah Flood & Liz Malloy Marsha Vernon

Diana Heaton

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NotesNotesNotesNotes

At the September Session

meeting our discussions

included . . .

• The hiring and contract of the new praise choir director

• Coordinating the dates for the annual meeting and

installation of new officers

• Establishing a Church-wide retreat in February

• Establishing a committee to formulate plans for the

Church’s 190th anniversary

• Cost & plans for painting the west end of the CE building

• Pastor’s position on the Peekskill Housing Authority Board

• Thrift shop renovations & re-opening

• Plans for Homecoming Sunday

• The silent auction

• The ministry fair

• Westcop rent negotiation

• Accounting for dedicated funds

• Church booth at the Horse Show

• License agreement & insurance for the food drive

~ Questions about the Session Notes? Speak to Dan Harrison.

Financial SummaryFinancial SummaryFinancial SummaryFinancial Summary As of September 1 . . .

Total Income: $166,916; i.e. $7,024 more than budgeted, mostly

due to receipt of a grant for Worship Music.

Total Expenses: $173,710; i.e. over budget by $6,492, mostly due

to higher than expected utilities & maintenance expenses. Net YTD Income: - $6,794; the budget projection for this period

was to be operating at loss of - $7,327, which means that the

church is operating at a slightly smaller deficit than projected.

~ Please prayerfully consider your Church giving.

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Sept 29-Oct 5: A wise man is mightier than a strong

man, and a man of knowledge than he who has

strength. – Prov. 24:5

Oct 6-12: Let everything that breathes praise the

Lord! Praise the Lord!. – Psalm 150:6

Oct 13-19: I will praise the name of God with a

song; I will magnify Him with thanksgiving – Psalm 69:30

Oct 20-26: Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our

King, sing praises! For God is the king of all the earth; sing praises

with a psalm! – Psalm 47:6-7

Oct 27-Nov 2: I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing

praise to my God while I have being – Psalm 104:33

~ Thanks to Rose Reed for the memorization challenge.

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Hudson River Presbytery Hudson River Presbytery Hudson River Presbytery Hudson River Presbytery News & ProgramsNews & ProgramsNews & ProgramsNews & Programs

Hudson River Presbytery will host a conversation on

gun violence at the Stony Point conference Center on October

24th & 25th. Featured speaker will be Jim Atwood, a leading voice

on the issue. Topics will include the Church’s responsibility for a

faithful response to violence in our communities. Contact Rhonda

Kruse for information at rhonda@hudrivpres.org for information.

There is a new Presbyterian hymnal called Glory to God. The new

hymnal will be celebrated at 6 churches nationally on October

18th & 19th. The closest location to us for the celebration and

associated music conference is the Presbyterian Church of Wayne,

Pennsylvania. All are welcome. Road-trip anyone?

PPPPresbyterian resbyterian resbyterian resbyterian CCCChurch hurch hurch hurch (USA)(USA)(USA)(USA) The Presbyterian Church (USA) held a conference

in St. Pete Beach, Florida last month that focused

on Evangelism and Church Growth. One speaker

noted that the word “Christian” appears just 3

times in the Bible while “Disciple” shows up a whopping 257

times. That difference may hold the key to effective ministry for

us all. It’s important to move from a “maintenance” to a

“missional” approach in our personal faiths and in our Church.

The 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women is

coming up at the UN in March 2014. PC(USA) will partner with

the UN women’s advocacy group Ecumenical Women at the

conference, assisting with the implementation of the Millenium

Development Goals for women and girls. Ecumenical Women

needs feedback from people of faith to shape their conference

advocacy. You can help prepare the advocacy statement by

visiting their website and filling out a brief questionnaire at

www.ecumenicalwomen.org.

Prayers & SympathyPrayers & SympathyPrayers & SympathyPrayers & Sympathy 4 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to

the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, which hath

not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. - Psalm 66:19-20

Please keep these persons in prayer . . .

Prayers of Joy & Celebration

The birth of Robert James Button

Prayers of Sorrow

Families of the Washington Navy

Yard tragedy

For those killed in the terrorist

attack in Kenya

Prayers for Health

Don Horton

Jean Valente

Eartha Brown

Sarah Tubbs

Evan Shiels

Continued Prayer

Joe & Effie Deutsch

The people of Syria & in all areas

of conflict around the world

Fire victims of Seaside Heights,

New Jersey & Colorado flood

victims

All those struggling with

addictions

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5 Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Work Bee October 5thWork Bee October 5thWork Bee October 5thWork Bee October 5th

If you appreciate rewarding work and amazing

fellowship, this is the event to attend. Bring your

gloves, your gardening tools, and a

joyous spirit. Coffee and donuts

will be available at 8:30 a.m., and

we will work from 9:00 to 1:00. You

are welcome whether you come for

the whole day or just an hour.

We’re working rain or shine!

World Communion SundayWorld Communion SundayWorld Communion SundayWorld Communion Sunday

For World Communion Sunday on October 6th we’re

going to celebrate the many different cultures

represented in our congregation. We’ll use world

music for worship and breads from different lands for

communion. Congregation members are asked to dress in

clothing that represents their native land or heritage. On October

6th, together let us Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing

the glory of His name; give to him glorious praise! - Psalm 66:1-2

Youth Bible PresentatioYouth Bible PresentatioYouth Bible PresentatioYouth Bible Presentation October 6n October 6n October 6n October 6

On Sunday October 6th our Church School youth will be presented

with new Bibles by members of the Christian Education Ministry.

We pray confidently that by studying the gospel all our students

will grow into the fullness of a true and uplifting Christian faith.

Congregational ConversationsCongregational ConversationsCongregational ConversationsCongregational Conversations

On Sunday October 20th we’ll have our first Congregation-Session

Conversation Forum. During the coffee hour, session members

will assemble to hear suggestions, answer questions, and to

discuss some of the concerns of our congregation. More ideas

and more communication will make a better Church for us all;

bring your voice to the conversation on October 20th.

Prayer MinistriesPrayer MinistriesPrayer MinistriesPrayer Ministries 12

Wednesday Morning Prayer Call –

Join Pastor Stephany Wednesday

mornings between 7:30 - 7:45 for

the prayer call. To participate, dial

1-559-726-1000; when prompted

enter code 703 366 #

Prayer Chain - Members of this

ministry commit themselves to offer

up prayers requested by members of the congregation and the

community. More pray-ers are needed. To join the prayer chain,

contact Philena Bolden; submit requests for prayers by telephone

at 914-737-3322 or email at prayerrequests@peekskillpresby.org.

Connected Prayer Ministry - a quiet space and time for

meditation and prayer; in the parlor on the 4th Wednesday of

every month at 6 pm.

Practicing the Presence of GodPracticing the Presence of GodPracticing the Presence of GodPracticing the Presence of God

Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, a monk in 17th Century

France, wrote a set of spiritual maxims to help others find their

way to God. The first practice he identified as necessary to attain

the spiritual life was prayer, continual prayer:

The holiest, the most common, most necessary practice in the

spiritual life is the presence of God, that is to take delight in and

become accustomed to His divine company, speaking humbly and

talking lovingly with him at all times, at every moment, without

rule or system and especially in times of temptation, suffering,

spiritual aridity, disgust and even of unfaithfulness and sin.

We must continually work hard so that each of our actions is a

way of carrying on little conversations with God, not in any

carefully prepared way but as it comes from the purity and

simplicity of the heart.

~ Brother Lawrence

If we can get 5 people to sign

up, we will set up a team to

start painting the Social Hall

entrance. Call Kathy Cerreta

by Oct 2nd at 845-424-6046 if

you are interested & willing to

paint or have any questions

about the work bee.

11 PPPPracticalracticalracticalractical Tips forTips forTips forTips for YourYourYourYour PrayPrayPrayPrayer Lifeer Lifeer Lifeer Life

Prayer is just talking to God, yet many people find it difficult to

pray on a consistent basis. It is natural to seek God during a crisis

or emergency, but establishing a regularly scheduled prayer time

takes work and effort. Following these tips can help develop this

discipline in your own life.

Where to Pray Try to find a place to pray that is quiet and away

from distractions, like a spare bedroom, sun porch, or even a

closet. Turn off your cell phone and laptop or leave them in

another room. Consider playing soothing music to drown out

noises from outside or from another part of the house.

When to Pray Although you can talk to God anywhere and at any

time, set aside a specific time each day to pray. A consistent

prayer life will quickly become a habit and part of your daily

schedule. If your schedule is jam-packed, combine your prayer

time with something that is already on your schedule, such as a

morning commute or lunchtime jog.

How to Handle Distractions Getting distracted is often a struggle

for many people during prayer time. Keep focused by writing

down your concerns and prayer requests and working your way

through the list as you pray. If a distracting thought pops in your

head, for example, "I need to remember to pick up the dry

cleaning," simply jot it down and continue with your prayer.

Praying out loud is another excellent way to stay focused while

you are praying, and to be mindful of the things that you are

saying. If you are in a place where praying aloud is not possible,

write your prayer down in a journal or on a notepad.

Just Pray Your conversations with God do not need to be boring

or repetitive. Pray about different things each day, such as your

family, the nation, or a hurting friend. Give thanks to God for all

the blessings in your life. Read and reflect on a Bible verse and

pray about how to apply it to your personal situation. © Kimberly Dyke ehow.com

~ May you find comfort and grace in your prayers.

Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events 6

FielFielFielField Trip: A Taizé Service d Trip: A Taizé Service d Trip: A Taizé Service d Trip: A Taizé Service in NYC in NYC in NYC in NYC on October 16on October 16on October 16on October 16thththth On Wednesday evening October 16th, members

of our Congregation will head down to New York

to attend an evening “Taizé” service. Taizé is a form of reform

ecumenical worship that includes no preaching; instead service

participants reach for contemplation and communion with God

through song and prayer, music and silence. Our Church has

already used some taizé songs at our Easter Vigil service. To come

along on this worship excursion, contact Christine Button or

Charlene Woods. Up to 12 members may attend.

Praise Choir Praise Choir Praise Choir Praise Choir to Lead Our Worship to Lead Our Worship to Lead Our Worship to Lead Our Worship Music Music Music Music and and and and Cider & Donuts Coffee Cider & Donuts Coffee Cider & Donuts Coffee Cider & Donuts Coffee HourHourHourHour on October 27on October 27on October 27on October 27thththth Our first worship service with the new praise choir will take place

on Sunday October 27th at 10 a.m. Then, we’ll have our special

Cider & Donuts Coffee Hour. We have so much to be grateful for.

Let’s sing to the Lord together!

Fitness ClubFitness ClubFitness ClubFitness Club

The Fitness Club is re-starting on

Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Social Hall.

All are welcome. Bring a mat, wear

comfortable clothing, and be ready to

sweat. ~ Fitness Club Questions? Ask

Linda Buckiewicz .

Friday Night BooksFriday Night BooksFriday Night BooksFriday Night Books

This month we are reading The Orphan

Train by Christine Baker Kline. Join the

discussion Friday October 25th at 7:30 pm in the Parlor.

~ Ask Cliff Heaton or Jay Buckiewicz about the Book Club.

World’s First Book Club

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The Church Welcomes Praise The Church Welcomes Praise The Church Welcomes Praise The Church Welcomes Praise Choir Director, Danny Lima Choir Director, Danny Lima Choir Director, Danny Lima Choir Director, Danny Lima This month our Church is thrilled to welcome Ricardo

“Danny” Lima, the director of our new praise choir. A

native of Guatemala and the son of a Presbyterian

minister, Danny studied music at the national Conservatory of

Guatemala. He plays the guitar and piano and works as a vocal coach and

piano teacher. Danny will bring his talent and heart for Jesus to

rehearsals on the 2nd & 3rd Mondays of every month and lead our

worship music monthly on the 4th Sundays. Say hello to Danny and come

join in the singing.

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The Lord’s Attic Thrift Shop has completed its facelift.

There are new floors and fresh paint, a new bathroom window, and, best

of all, new wardrobe racks. The shop’s stock has been reorganized and is

ready for you. Come check

out the new Lord’s Attic!

Successful Food Drive Successful Food Drive Successful Food Drive Successful Food Drive Our mission pantry shelves are

full again thanks to last month’s

Food Drive. Congregation

members manned tables at local

stores and took in 1000s of

dollars worth of groceries. The

community response was

amazing! Praise God and give

thanks for all our hard workers.

Pastor’s Message - continued from page 2 10 engage the congregation in a discussion around that topic. There

will also be a period of questions and answers, where the

congregation can ask the Session about any matter related to the

life and mission of the church.

The first Congregational Conversation will be held Sunday

October 20th during the fellowship/coffee hour. We hope to

include these conversations on a quarterly basis. There is so

much to share, so much to

clarify and so much to give

thanks for. I am looking

forward to talking with you.

By Faith,

Pastor Stephany

Personal Bible StudyPersonal Bible StudyPersonal Bible StudyPersonal Bible Study

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

How fortunate we are to have a

constant companion to share our thoughts with. Someone who

will never judge, shares in our joys, and leads us along the path of

righteousness. All we have to do is trust and give our thoughts to

Him. God should be given thanks for all circumstances. It is really

easy to give thanks to God when life is all sunshine and roses. The

more difficult time to give thanks is when life seems to be a

challenge. But it is more important to be thankful during those

hard times because it demonstrates our complete trust in God’s

plan for us. So, pray continually.

Questions to contemplate:

o How often do we tithe our time to God? That is, how often

do we give 2 ½ hours a day to His praise and devotion?

o What would happen if we woke up today with only the

things we thanked God for yesterday?

~ Thanks to Elder Charlene Woods for this month’s Bible Study.

Pastor’s Office Hours Wednesdays 10 am – 3 pm

Thursdays 4 pm – 7 pm

Saturdays 11:30 am – 4:30 pm

By appointment on Fridays 10 am – 3 pm

Lord’s Attic Hours

Wednesday, Thursdays, & Saturdays

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

How was the food drive?

Old Mother Hubbard has no complaints

9 Ministry PrMinistry PrMinistry PrMinistry Profileofileofileofile

The The The The LabyrinthLabyrinthLabyrinthLabyrinth During the Middle Ages one of the highest

aspirations of Christian life was to travel to

and worship at the Holy Places: Jerusalem,

Rome, and Santiago de Compostela in Spain. To reach these

places, devotees traveled the Pilgrimage Roads and the long

journey itself was a period of reflection and meditation.

As many Christians in Europe were far from the holy cities and

also could not afford the costly undertaking, labyrinths were

developed in many of the cathedrals as a substitute

representation of the pilgrimage journey.

A labyrinth is not a maze – a maze has dead ends, and the trick is

to find your way out. A labyrinth is a single winding path from

outside to the center and back out. The journey itself is the

object. The “secret” is to put yourself in a quiet, reflective,

meditative mood as you follow the path, to quiet all inner

thoughts and turmoil and simply be receptive as you journey to

the center and return to the outside. In a way, it is a mechanism

to calm oneself, to be receptive,

to let go and let God.

Some labyrinths in our area can be

found at: Marble Collegiate

Church, Trinity Church, Union

Square Park, and Battery Park, all

in New York City, St. Thomas’

Church in Mamaroneck, NY, and

right here in Peekskill at St. Peter’s

Church - they have a portable,

canvas labyrinth.

~ Thanks to Roger Sparling for all his hard work creating and

maintaining our beautiful labyrinth and for sharing this spiritual

tool with us. Let’s take a walk with God in the labyrinth.

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The The The The StewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardship Ministry Ministry Ministry Ministry What is Stewardship? Stewardship is sharing the gifts that God

has given to us. This includes the giving of our time, our talents,

and our financial resources.

What are the Objectives of the Stewardship Ministry? Through

Minutes for Mission, mailings and Church events, we try to make

every Church member aware of what it means to be a faithful

steward and an active member of our Church. The ministry is in

charge of the annual pledge drive where members give cheerfully

to support Church programs and missions. We also arrange and

support other fundraising events to support the Church during the

year. Suggestions are always welcome to help the Stewardship

Ministry get its message out to our Church family.

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Everything we have is a gift from God: our lives, our

good fortune, and our talents. Please take this

month to prayerfully consider what you can give to further the

Word and work of our church. Commitment Sunday will be held

on November 3. Remember, From everyone to whom much has

been given, much will be required. - Luke 12:48

Silent AuctionSilent AuctionSilent AuctionSilent Auction We had to go to press before the

results of the Stewardship Silent Auction were available. We

promise to include those results in next month’s Messenger.

Members of the Stewardship Ministry (l-r) Marsha Vernon (Chair), Hilda Arturi,

Eartha Brown, John Bishop, John Burke, Linda Buckiewicz, and Charlene Woods

A finger labyrinth allows you take a

small spiritual journey wherever you are.

PEEKSKILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • OCTOBER 2013 www.peekskillpresby.org

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

SEPTEMBER 29

WORSHIP 10:00

Adult Bible 11:30

30

Performing Arts

7:00

Boy Scouts 7:30

OCTOBER 1

Fitness Club 6:45

Christian

Education 7:30

2

Knitting

12:00

Lord’s Attic 6:15

AA 6:30

Chancel Choir 7:30

3

C & B 7:00

4

5

Work Bee

Sunday on Saturday

12:00

6 International

World Communion

Sunday

Community

Breakfast 8:30

WORSHIP 10:00

with Communion

Adult Bible 11:30

7

Performing Arts

7:00

Boy Scouts 7:30

8

Fitness Club 6:45

9

Knitting 12:00

AA 6:30

CHOIR PRACTICE

CANCELLED

10

Session 7:30

11 12

Men’s Breakfast &

Bible Study 9:00

13

WORSHIP 10:00

Adult Bible 11:30

14 Columbus Day

Church Office

Closed

Praise Choir 7:00

15

Fitness Club 6:45

Deacons 7:00

16

Knitting 12:00

Bridge 1:00 at

Browns’

Field Trip to Taize

Service 4:30

AA 6:30

Chancel Choir 7:30

17

Westchester Food

Bank Distribution

2:30 – 6:00

18

19

Sunday on Saturday

12:00

Bridge 7:30 at

Heatons’

20

Congregational

Life 9:00

WORSHIP 10:00

With Communion

Congregational

Conversation at

Coffee Hour

Adult Bible 11:30

Boy Scout

Leaders 7:00

21

Praise Choir 7:00

Boy Scouts 7:30

22

Soup Kitchen by

Peekskill HS Teens

4:30

Mission Meeting

6:00

Fitness Club 6:45

23

Knitting 12:00

Connected 6:00

AA 6:30

CHOIR PRACTICE

CANCELLED

24

Thirsty 7:30

25

Friday Night Book

Discussion 7:30

26

Men’s Breakfast &

Bible Study 9:00

27

WORSHIP 10:00

With Praise Choir!

Cider & Donuts

Coffee Hour

Stewardship 11:15

Adult Bible 11:30

28

Performing Arts

7:00

Boy Scouts 7:30

29

Fitness Club 6:45

30

Knitting 12:00

AA 6:30

Chancel Choir 7:30

31

Halloween NOVEMBER 1 All Saints Day

2

Sunday on

Saturday 12:00

3 Community

Breakfast 8:30

WORSHIP 10:00

With Communion

Commitment

Sunday

Adult Bible 11:30

4

Performing Arts

7:00

Boy Scouts 7:30

5

Fitness Club 6:45

Christian

Education 7:30

6

Knitting 12:00

AA 6:30

Chancel Choir 7:30

There’s a lot going on at our Church, and the building has

other users, such as HeadStart and Gates of Heaven. Contact

the Church office to confirm availability before planning

anything in the Church building.

Church Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:00 – 2:00

Pastor’s Office Hours: Wednesdays 10:00 – 3:00, Thursdays

4:00 – 7:00, Saturdays 11:30 – 4:30, & Fridays by appointment

Thrift Shop Hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays

10:00 – 3:00