THE MESSENGER - Peekskill Presbyterian Church 2019...a relationship with Malekai and Melkezidek, my...

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THE MESSENGER The Peekskill Presbyterian Church August 2019

A Faithful Friend

Mikah has already begun to train me. He is also an early riser, so

my usual quiet time is now interrupted by puppy pads and Cesar’s

filet mignon dog food. I am or I was a die-hard cat lady. I still have

a relationship with Malekai and Melkezidek, my cats who live in

Maryland with my Godmother; but lately I have wanted to have a

cute little puppy to keep me company while Michael was traveling.

Of course, now, Michael is here for several months but, anyway, I

walked into the breeder’s home and it was love at first sight. Well

not really, there was this incredibly precious little morkie who stole

my heart at first. She was so cute and tiny with black, brown, white,

and grey curls, but I had my heart set on a male puppy.

Then my niece Gabrielle pointed to Mikah. When I picked him up, he

stretched out on my chest like his prayers had finally been answered.

We played with him and held him for about 20 minutes, then I came

to my senses and decided not to be impulsive, but to instead think

about him at least overnight. If I still felt his presence the next day

as strongly as I did when holding him, I knew he would have to be-

come a part of our family. I seriously considered buying both of the

puppies and breeding them, then I was assured that that would be

unwise, adding a whole new dimension of learning, caring and con-

sulting to my life.

Well, needleless to say, I still felt him. As our relationship grows, I

am learning at a new level, what it means to be patient and forgiv-

ing. He likes Michael, but his love for me seems to be uncondition-

al. He whines and cries with a sense of urgency whenever I leave

his sight.

As difficult as it is, I have been forced to remember that he is not a

baby, and unless I properly train him, this could go south pretty

quickly. As he learns the ins and outs of life as a P.P. (pastor’s pet),

I am sure that he would love to attend some meetings and

accompany me to the office on occasion. Until then, wish us well.

By Faith, Pastor Stephany

IN THIS ISSUE

Prayer Requests…………..…..…...….….…...2

Music Corner………………………….….……..2

Vacation Bible Camp..…….…...…….……...3

Our Mission…………………………….………..3

Vision Statement……………………….……...3

Spirit Talk Connections……………………...3

Driving Blind…...……………………….……...4

Memorial Pavers Order Form……….…….5

Calendar………….………….……....…............6

The Messenger September 2019 Issue

Deadline: August 23, 2019, 10:00 AM


Continued Prayers….

for Marjorie C, Rose R, Jean V, Dr. Jo and her family

and all the Congregants unable to join our activities.

Continued Prayers….

for all those who have served in the

Armed Forces and those who are currently serving.

Continued Prayers of Healing….

for the people across the country and world affected by the extreme weather.

Prayers of Sympathy….

for the Panzanaro Family in the loss of their son, Bryan.

The Board of Deacons serve in a ministry of compassionate service to our congregation. Should a personal need for as-sistance or information arise, please feel free to contact your Deacon.

Deacons and their congregant lists are posted on the bulle-tin board opposite the church restrooms, down the hall from the choir room. If ever any questions or concerns, please contact your Deacon.

Carolyn and Marilyn, Co-Moderators

MUSIC CORNER

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. As we begin preparing the music calendar for the year, begin thinking about if there are any groups you’d enjoy being a part of. If you are already a member, keep your eyes open for some announcements about meetings in the next few weeks.

Matthew J Russell


OUR MISSION

In response to the profound love of God

through Jesus Christ

toward all, we

welcome everyone to join 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.

Vision Statement

The Peekskill Presbyterian Church is a

faithful and diverse community of

Christians with varied backgrounds,

ethnicities, talents, and ages. Guided by the

Holy Spirit, we are committed

to nurturing individual and corporate faith

through:

Vibrant Worship;

Committed Stewardship;

Relationship Building Fellowship;

Mission Focused Discipleship;

and Servant Leadership.

"GOD IN OUR NEIGHBOORHOOD" On August 19 through 25, the Christian Education Ministry will once again host a Vacation Bible Camp. The theme this year is "God In Our Neighborhood." We will venture out into the community to meet people doing God's work. On the list of places to see is the Police Station, Town Hall, the Fire Department, and more! Snacks and lunch will be provided each day. Hours are 11:00AM to 2:00PM, Monday through Friday. Special activities Saturday and Sunday. Please contact Brenda Martinez for information on how to sign up.

Spirit Talk CONNECTIONS

Summer Music Fest &

S.O.S. Video Launch

Local Artists

Aug 10th, 6-8PM

movie title TBA

Movie Night

outdoors weather permitting

Aug 24th, 9-11PM


Driving Blind

It should have been a fun evening. I was going to my nephew’s birthday party. He was turning 35! I hadn’t seen

him or my family for a while and was looking forward to being there. It was getting there that was the problem.

Usually my husband would be driving, but he was busy and so I had to get there by myself. To make matters worse,

my brother had moved recently, and it wasn’t so easy to find his house. It was also rush hour. I decided to go the

long way around, taking the Bear Mountain rather than the Tappan Zee and come south, avoiding traffic. Seemed

like a good plan! I set my phone for driving directions and off I went.

At first everything was fine, smooth sailing and no traffic. My first decision point was when I had to get off the Pal-

isades and take Route 202. I wasn’t quite sure which direction to go. My GPS warned me in advance- go right on

202 toward Haverstraw. As I pulled up at the stop sign at the end of the ramp, it ordered me -G0 RIGHT ON 202,

toward Haverstraw. There in front of me was a giant sign that said Haverstraw with a big arrow toward the left! I

decided to go toward Haverstraw. After all, if that was the wrong decision, I was confident that the GPS would turn

my around. Not too scary at all. Except that is not what happened. Instead of turning me around, the GPS sent me

off on a side road. At first I thought it was just getting me back to Route 202, but I was wrong. I realized it was tak-

ing me over back country roads and I had made so many turns by then that there was no possibility to backtrack. I

would simply have to trust my GPS.

There wasn’t much traffic. In fact, I seemed to be the only car on the road. Still I was pretty nervous. I drove

through beautiful countryside on back roads and followed signs to towns I had never heard of. After a while, I be-

gan to forget my worry and simply enjoy the adventure. My only choice, after all, was to trust the GPS and, in the

end, it did get me to my destination.

As I drove, I began to realize that this ride was a little bit like life and my GPS in some ways resembled God! I usu-

ally like to pick my route and am not particularly fond of not knowing where I am going. Yet when I was forced

into relinquishing control, I had a wonderful time and saw things I would never have seen otherwise. My GPS, like

God, had a plan for me, a different plan than I would have made and a plan that took me to places I could never have

chosen for myself. Over the years God has shown me a lot of creation and put me in amazing places. I am thankful

that I was trusting enough to follow the path set before me, and I am sure that, relying on God, I will always end up

at the right place. Right where God wants me to be!

Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. (Psalm 25:4)

Barbara Devir,

CRE


Peekskill Presbyterian Church

Memorial Pavers Order Form

Established in 2006, our Memorial Meditation Garden with its paved pathway is a serene place, where you too can

leave a lasting remembrance to loved ones, or commemorate a special occasion/event for your special someone

(graduation, births, marriages, service, etc.).

You may choose from two sizes:

*4 x 8 Red Brick Paver for $60.00 each; Non-Church Members $80.00 each

Fourteen (14) characters (letters & spaces) per line

Maximum of three (3) lines

*8 x 8 Granite Paver for $125.00 each; Non-Church Members $150.00 each

Fourteen (14) characters (letters & spaces) per line

Maximum of five (5) lines

Please fill out the grid block for each desired paver you wish to order. Make check payable to the Peekskill Presbyterian

Church with note it is for the Memorial Paver. Send your order to the Peekskill Presbyterian Church, 705 South Street, Peek-

skill, NY 10566. The order may also be delivered to the church office during regular office hours.

Once paver is installed the Peekskill Presbyterian Church will be held harmless to the condition of the paver with our reason-

able maintenance. You may direct any questions or inquiries to the Stewardship Ministry via

email:[email protected].

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Memorial Brick Order Form Fill in the spaces below with your Memorial(s) 4 x 8 Memorials. A maximum of 3 lines of engraving and 14 character s per line. (letter s & spaces) $60.00/$80.00 each

8 x 8 Memorials. A maximum of 5 lines of engraving and 14 character s per line. (letter s & spaces) $125.00/$150.00 each

Your Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________ City: ______________________ State: ____ Zip: ___________


AUGUST 2019 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

28

9:15am-Praise

10:00am-Worship

11:30am-Coffee Hour

11:30am-Adult Bible St

12:00pm-2:00pm

Gates of Heaven

PARENTS' DAY

29

7-9:00pm-NA

NAT'L LASAGNA DAY

30

7:30pm-9:00pm

Gates of Heaven

NAT'L

CHEESECAKE DAY

31

7:30am-Prayer Call

6:30pm-AA

August 1

7:00pm-

Corporate

& Business

2

4:30pm-8:30pm

Youth Ministry

7:30pm-9:00pm

Gates of Heaven

3

10:00am-

11:30am-N.A.

Spirit Talk

Business Meeting

4

8:30am-Breakfast

9:15-Praise

10:00am-Worship

(with Communion)

11:30am-Coffee Hour

12pm-2pm-Gates of

Heaven

BAPTISM

5

7-9:00pm-NA

FRUITS & VEGES

OF THE MONTH

Eggplant, Okra, Celery

Fennell, Peaches

9

7:30pm-

Christian Ed

7:30pm-9:00pm-

Gates of Heaven

INT'L ROOT BEAR

FLOAT DAY

7

7:30am-Prayer Call

6:00pm-7:00pm

Thirsty Bible Study

6:30pm-AA

PURPLE HEART DAY

8

7:00pm-Session

INT'L CAT DAY

9

4:30pm-8:30pm

Youth Ministry

7:30pm-9:00pm

Gates of Heaven

10

10:00am-

11:30am-N.A.

6:00pm-8:00pm

Summer Music

Fest

WORLD LION DAY

11

9:15am-Praise

10:00am-Worship

11:30am-Coffee Hour

11:30-Adult Bible St

12pm-2pm-Gates of

Heaven

12

7-9:00pm-NA

WORLD ELEPHANT

DAY

13

7:00pm-8:30pm

Sharing w/Drum Hill

Neighbors

7:30pm-9:00pm

Gates of Heaven

14

7:30am-Prayer Call

6:30pm-AA

WORLD LIZARD DAY

15

6:00pm-8:00pm

Focus Group

16

4:30pm-8:30pm

Youth Ministry

6:00pm-8:00pm

Focus Group

7:30pm-9:00pm

Gates of Heaven

17

10:00am-

11:30am-N.A.

6:00pm-8:00pm

Focus Group

18

9:15am-Praise

10:00am-Worship

(with Communion)

11:30am-Coffee Hour

11:30am-Adult Bible St

12pm-2pm-Gates of

Heaven

5pm-6:30pm-Dinner

19

11:00am-2:00pm

Vacation Bible Camp

7-9:00pm-NA

20

11:00am-2:00pm

Vacation Bible Camp

7:30pm-9:00pm

Gates of Heaven

21

7:30am-Prayer Call

11:00am-2:00pm

Vacation Bible Camp

6:30pm-AA

SENIOR CITIZENS

DAY

22

11:00am-2:00pm

Vacation Bible Camp

7:00pm-

"Thirsty"

NAT'L TOOTH FAIRY

DAY

23

11:00am-2:00pm

Vacation Bible Camp

4:30pm-8:30pm

Youth Ministry

7:30pm-9:00pm

Gates of Heaven

24

10:00am-

11:30am-N.A.

9:00pm-11:00pm

Spirit Talk Movie

NAT'L WAFFLE DAY

25

9:15am-Praise

10:00am-Worship

11:30am-Coffee Hour

11:30am-Thrift Shop

Meeting

12:00pm-2:00pm

Gates of Heaven

26

7-9:00pm-NA

NAT'L DOG DAY

27

7:30pm-9:00pm

Gates of Heaven

Astrological Sign

Leo (till 22nd) & Virgo

(23rd →)

28

7:30am-Prayer Call

6:30pm-AA

NAT'L BOW TIE DAY

29

Head Start

Orientation

All Day

30

4:30pm-8:30pm

Youth Ministry

7:30pm-9:00pm

Gates of Heaven

31

10:00am-

11:30am-N.A.

Church Office Hours

Tues—Fri, 9:30am—2:30pm

914-737-3322, 914-737-7822 (fax)

914-737-6549 (kitchen)

[email protected]

Pastor Stephany Graham Walker

[email protected]

On Call

Friday and Saturday

Church Web site:

www.peekskillpresby.org

Find Us on Face Book:

Peekskill Presbyterian Church

705 South Street, Peekskill, NY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all

those who were born in the

Month of AUGUST.

Lord's Attic Thrift Shop

Closed for the Summer

July & August 2019

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