Deacons

Session

Trustees

The Presbyterian Women

Deacons:
The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness and service after the example of Jesus Christ. It is the duty of deacons, first of all, to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith. (Book of Order).  The Deacons meet the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Deacon Members:

Current Deacon Activities:


Prayer Concerns:

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Session:
The Session is the primary governing body for Presbyterian congregations and is responsible for the mission and government of the church.  They meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Session Members:

Session News: 

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Trustees:
The Board of Trustees oversees the finances and property of the congregation.  They meet the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 

Trustee Members:

Trustee News:

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The Presbyterian Women:

The Esther Circle
Meets September - June on the fourth Wednesday evening of each month at 7:00pm. Please watch for meeting location and information. 

The Women's Open Circle
Meets as needed (check calendar) at 7:30pm in the Conference Room of the church. 

The Presbyterian Women Coordination Team
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at the home of Janet Maxwell. 

The Presbyterian Women Co-Moderators:

• Kathy Sullivan and Cindy Anderson 

Newsletter

Due to the snowstorms we had in the last week of February, the newsletter was mailed on March 1st. Thank you for your patience!

First Presbyterian Church
Delhi, NY 
COURIER
March 2010

March, 2010
Dear friends:

As I write to you this month, Carol and I are preparing for a week of vacation in Mexico with my brother Phil and his wife Phyllis. They have a time-share in Puerto Vallarta and have invited us to share their week on the Pacific Coast. For Carol and I it will be new territory … we imagine it will be warmer and without any white stuff on the ground.

When we return, we’ll be preparing to host the Presbytery Assembly here at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 6th. We’re expecting between 80 and 100 pastors and lay commissioners from the fifty+ churches that make up the Presbytery of Susquehanna Valley. Presbytery Assemblies are held four times each year at various locations throughout the presbytery. Our Presbyterian Women and our Youth Group will prepare and serve a noontime luncheon.

In case you are wondering, our presbytery is composed of churches from Margaretville in the east to Waverly in the west. It includes the Binghamton area as well as Ithaca, Cortland and Oneonta. Many of our churches in the more rural areas are small and struggling. Our presbytery provides some valuable services to assist our churches with programming, planning and the challenges of life together in our church communities.

The presbytery has been wonderfully supportive to our Youth Program here at First Presbyterian Church. Last year the Presbytery Council voted us a $5,000 grant to help underwrite the expenses for the Dare to Share trip to Columbus, Ohio. This year they have granted us $2,500 to be applied to the up-coming Acquire the Fire event in April. These events have involved youth from at least half a dozen churches in our part of Delaware County. Very exciting!

Presbytery Assemblies always include a wonderful worship service, which helps us as commissioners keep focused on what we are really all about as a part of Christ’s church. A special offering is taken at each assembly and designated by Presbytery Council for some specific cause. The offering at the March 6th assembly has been designated for Haiti relief. At our session meeting on February 17th our elders voted to contribute $1,000 to this offering … in order to do our part in supporting the relief efforts of our church in that desperate situation. $250 will come from our mission account and the remaining $750 will be taken from undesignated funds.

If you would like as individuals and families to support this special offering for Haiti, please add your designated offering on Sunday morning or drop it off at the church office and it will be added to the offering at the assembly on March 6th. 

Faithfully,

Pastor Allen

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First Presbyterian Church 
4 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: 607-746-2155 Fax: 607-746-2156
E-Mail: fpcdelhi@delhitel.net Website: www.fpcdelhi.org
Reverend Allen L. Presby, Pastor
Officers and Boards 2010

SESSION
2010 

Barbara Kiviranna, 3 Orchard Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2541
Kevin Lee, 2 Cross Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-6946
Linda Malcolm, 698 County Highway 14, Delhi, NY 13753 287-0815 (cell)
Nancy Thomson, 21101 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13753 746-3131

2011 

Karen LaFever, 74 Meredith Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-6339
John Nealis, 3962 Peakes Brook Rd., Delhi, NY 13753 746-2542 
Sarah Philion, 282 Delside Drive, Delhi, NY 13753 746-9243
Joe Weaver, 382 Braymer Lane, Delhi, NY 13753 746-6173

2012 

Susie Little, 1618 Arbuckle Hollow, DeLancey, NY 13752 746-2536
Nichole Newbold, 484 Taylor Road, East Meredith, NY 13757 434-7705
Al Perkins, 1366 Bell Hill Rd., Delhi, NY 13753 746-3020
Barbara Thompson, 517 Olin Evans Rd., Franklin, NY 13775 829-6005


DEACONS

2010 

Donna Burgin, 40859 State Highway 10, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2269
Joyce Goff, 485 Dunham Road, Delhi, NY 13753 746-8709
Vicki Noble, 75 Leisure Village Spur, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2013
Heather Rosa, 72 Meredith Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-7659

2011 

Betty Bell. 51 Hamden Hill Road, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2035
Harry Bell. 51 Hamden Hill Road, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2035
Marty Conklin, PO Box 202, Hamden, NY 13782 (unlisted)
Mary Conklin, PO Box 202, Hamden, NY 13782 (unlisted)

2012 

Bonnie Fleming, 2205 Cty Hwy 16, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2697
Don Fleming, 2205 Cty Hwy 16, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2697
Janice Raitt, 265 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-3193
Kathy Sullivan, 21031 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13753 746-7287

TRUSTEES

2010 

Tom Little, 1618 Arbuckle Hollow, DeLancey, NY 13752 746-2536
Rich Morley, PO Box 21, Delhi, NY 13753 746-3251
Joan Pawlikowski, 151 Town Line Rd. Delhi, NY 13753 746-2823

2011Joe Cantwell, 13491 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13753 746-3611
Tom Leo, 200 Spencer Heights Road, Delhi, NY 13753 746-8265
John Pawlikowski, 1215 Hamden Hill Road, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2424

2012 

Jacalyn Clark, PO Box 307, Delhi, NY 13753 845-676-4556
Edgar Goff, 485 Dunham Road, Delhi, NY 13753 746-8709
Walter Roye, 1144 Arbuckle Hollow Road, DeLancey, NY 13752 746-9726 

TREASURER
George Thompson, 517 Olin Evans Rd, Franklin, NY 13775 829-6005

FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Nancy Lee, 2 Cross Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-6946

CLERK OF SESSION
Nancy Althaus, 3460 Spring Valley Road, Delhi, NY 13753 435-5745 (cell)


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One Great Hour of Sharing

Lenten Mission Emphasis

"When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon, son of John, do love me'? He said to him, 'Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my sheep'." (John 21:16-27)
More than sixty years ago, in response to the devastation of World War II, a Saturday evening nationwide broadcast asked Americans to give generously the next morning in their churches. More than 75,000 churches responded and the One Great Hour of Sharing was born. The One Great Hour of Sharing still exists today and works with a wide variety of churches and religious groups to provide disaster relief and help alleviate suffering all over the world. Our own Presbyterian denomination was active from the beginning in OGHS, and now uses funds for the Self-Development of People, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Over 20 million dollars has been received from Presbyterian churches in the past 10 years, and in the first week of the Haiti earthquake disaster, OGHS gave $100,000 to the relief effort.
Today the Self-Development of People, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Presbyterian Hunger Program each receive approximately one-third of the offering, except for about four percent that is used, currently through Presbyterian Hunger Program, to address homelessness and affordable housing. Together they witness to the love that Jesus Christ has shared with all and that he asks us to share with one another.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, through OGHS, works with displaced persons in Africa and the Middle East. ` The Presbyterian Hunger Program trains farmers in India in new food production techniques, and our Presbyterian Mission was part of the aid that reached tsunami victims in the Pacific. The One Great Hour of Sharing does not just give out aid, but works with churches and other aid groups to help people rebuild their lives. 

Recognizing that the hope we have in Christ is lived out in our hope for one another, we respond with gifts that help our sisters and brothers around the world find the hope for a brighter future. Please join Christians all across the country in opening their hearts to witness tangibly to the abundant love of God through One Great Hour of Sharing. We will receive our offerings for One Great Hour of Sharing during the Lenten season and dedicate the offering to its intended uses during Holy Week. In this time of especially great need in the world, we who are Jesus' disciples are all called to give generously; as Jesus says to us, "Feed my sheep."

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SESSION AND TRUSTEES NOTES

from the February 17th Session meeting:
• Heard a report from the Youth Representative, Samantha Howard highlighting the groups activities noted elsewhere in the newsletter.
• Heard a report from the Trustees meeting in January.
• Received a written Pastor’s report highlighting Pastor Allen’s monthly activities that included two hospital visits, three nursing home visits and twelve pastoral visits. 
• Approved the Session Annual Statistical Report as presented.
• Approved a motion to invite the new Committee on Ministry Liaison, Judy Wildenstein to the March or April Session Meeting.
• Discussed plans for the upcoming March 6th Presbytery Assembly meeting and approved a motion to appoint Elder Al Perkins as Commissioner to this Assembly.
• Agreed by consensus to invite Tom Philion’s Governance class at SUNY Delhi to one of our regular meetings and the Presbytery Assembly meeting on March 6th. The class is studying board meetings, how they function and how Roberts Rules are applied. 
• Learned that the date for Vacation Bible School will be July 18th - 22nd to avoid conflicts with other area VBS programs.
• Approved a motion to donate $1,000 to the relief effort in Haiti at the Presbytery Assembly meeting being held here on March 6th. 
• The meeting was closed with prayer at 10:08 pm with the next regular meeting to be held at approximately 7:00 pm of following the Lenten program on Wednesday, March 10th.

TRUSTEES HIGHLIGHTS 
 The Trustees did not meet in February and will reconvene in March.
 Erna McReynolds from Smith Barney will be attending our April 21st, 2010 meeting at 7:00 pm. Erna was originally scheduled to attend the March meeting but will attend the April meeting due to conflicts. Please note this change. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

CHURCH AUDIT SCHEDULED
An audit of the church is to be conducted on March 8th at 5:15 in the Blue Room. Anyone who has any account of any sort...checkbook, savings, cash on hand, etc. from the church will need to bring all material to the church office by 10:00 am on March 8th for the auditors to review. Please drop the needed items off at the church office on or before Monday, March 8th at 10:00 am. Thank you for your help in conducting the business of the church in a faithful and professional manner. 

APPORTIONMENT
The Per Capita amount for 2010 has been set at $31.73 per member. Per Capita apportionment is based on membership as of December 31, 2008. 
Our apportionment is based on 240 members giving a total of $7,615.20. The membership number is based on the 2008 Statistical Report. The money is paid by our church to cover our share of basic operation costs of our Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly. Each member is invited to contribute $31.73 to help pay this obligation.

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THe Committees of the church 

The Committees of the church welcome your input and are also looking for interested people to become involved in the work of the church. Please feel free to attend any of the committee meetings below. If you have any questions regarding committee structures or committee chairs, please contact the Nancy Althaus, Clerk of Session. 

The Fellowship & Friendship Committee will meet Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Library.

The Mission Committee will meet Friday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Room. Anyone interested in joining this committee, please call Barb Thompson at 829-6005 or Nichole Newbold at 434-7705.

The Christian Education Committee will meet Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Room.

The Music, Worship and Sacraments Committee; Membership Committee; Stewardship & Budget Committee; and History and Archives Committee do not currently have meetings scheduled. Meetings will be announced in the Church Life section of the bulletin. Please watch for information. 

Church Photo Directory
As you all know we have completed the photography days for the new pictorial directory of our church family. We have been working on the final layout which is very close to completion and will soon be ready to submit for printing. We sincerely apologize for the unforeseen delay.
Once again thank you to all who participated by having their family photographed and to all who contributed their candid and military photos. 
Thanks for helping make our directory special! Please watch the Courier and Church Life for the release date.

Sincerely,
The Membership & Participation Committee- 
Nancy Thomson, Nancy Althaus, Betty Bell, Donna Burgin, Barbara Geywits, Janice Raitt

Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee was formed with money left from the Estate of Leona McDowell. There are bank stocks that have over the years supplied this fund. According to the Will, money is to be used to help First Presbyterian Church Members who are in need.
 The definition of “in need” is varied. In the past, the items on the following list have been covered. 
 Medical bills
 Fuel Bills
 Transportation costs (funerals, hospital stays, medical treatment)
 Electric bills 
 Nursing home costs
 Funeral costs
 General expenses after illness or accident
 Dental bills
 Rent
This committee is asking that everyone keep other members in their hearts and prayers. If you see someone in need, please call the church office. 

Haiti Relief

The Session of the First Presbyterian Church has approved a motion to donate $1,000 to the relief effort in Haiti at the Presbytery Assembly meeting being held here on March 6th. The entire offering being received at the Assembly that day is earmarked for Haiti relief. The Session invites the congregation to contribute toward this $1,000 amount if they wish by placing contributions in a Mission Envelope today clearly marked Haiti on the outside of the envelope or dropping contributions off in the church office prior to March 6th. Please place the contribution in an envelope and clearly mark Haiti on the outside. Thank you for any support you feel led to give to this important mission effort.

Urgently Needed for the benefit of the people of Haiti – all types of orthopedic equipment and prosthetic devices (braces, crutches, canes, etc.) Sponsored by “ALTSO” – “A leg to stand on”. Items may be dropped off in the new narthex. John Truscott will be serving as local contact person. If you have any questions, please contact John at 607-988-9081.

FOOD BANK NEEDS 
The need for food in Delaware County remains great. Please note that fresh potatoes and onions can now be donated on the last two Sundays of each month. Let’s all make a renewed effort and make this an everyday project. Cash donations may be given to Charles Eustis or left in the church office. Please make checks payable to the Delaware County Food Bank. Thank you for your continued support of this important mission.

FIRST SUNDAY - canned vegetables - all kinds, soups, canned or dehydrated powdered milk, dehydrated Idaho potatoes, rice and Stove Top stuffing. Cash donations are welcome.

SECOND SUNDAY - canned fruit - all kinds; jelly; salad dressing; mayonnaise; peanut butter; catsup; salt; flour; sugar; etc. Cash donations are always welcome. 

THIRD SUNDAY - canned meat products; tuna fish; sardines; salmon; etc. Cash donations are welcome.

FOURTH SUNDAY - potatoes, onions, breakfast foods of all kinds (no baby cereals); crackers, cookies, powdered milk - plain & chocolate; juices; cake mixes; biscuit mix; Bisquick; syrup; molasses; Jello; pudding; dehydrated foods; rice; macaroni; spaghetti; noodles; canned broth, etc. Cash donations are welcome.

FIFTH SUNDAY – potatoes, onions, all kinds of paper products - napkins, paper towels, toilet tissue; all kinds of cleaning products, face soap & laundry detergent. Cash donations are welcome.
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Presbyterian Women

PW will be hosting a luncheon at the Presbytery meeting being held at our church on March 6th. They are looking for donations of soup and cupcakes. Please see Kathy Sullivan or Karen LaFever if you are able to contribute.

The Blankets PLUS offering was received during the month of February. Contributions may be given to Kathy Beveridge or dropped off in the church office until March 15th.

March schedule

March 2nd, 2010 at 7:00 pm –Coordinating Team Meeting at the home of Janet Maxwell.

March 6th, 2010 – Presbytery Luncheon – donations needed!

March 15th, 2010 – Last day to turn in Blankets PLUS offering for 2010.

March 24th, 2010 following the Lenten Program – Esther Circle will hold a short meeting. 

Esther Circle

The Esther Circle will meet on March 24th following the Lenten Program at the church. A short business meeting will be held and handouts for Lesson 6 of the Bible Study will be passed out for at home use.

Lesson 6 Scripture: Ruth 1

Love That Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

Depression and despair can make it difficult to sense God's steadfast love. Yet that does not mean it is not there.
Ruth refused to let Naomi go; God's love will not let us go, either.

JOIN US FOR SENIOR MEALS
CALL (607) 746-2250 for Reservations
Lunch served Monday—Friday
11:30 a.m.—
12:15 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
Conference Room

(Anyone 60 years of age or older can participate, including younger spouses & guests.)

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YOUTH GROUP NEWS

Don’t forget to drop your returnable bottles and cans off at the church in the new narthex. We really appreciate all your help in our fundraising efforts towards our next mission trip! 

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Once again, with your support, youth group has had a successful Super Bowl Sub Sale! We had great support from Bagels and Cream and Price Chopper as well. Through all this wonderful support, we were able to raise $675. This money will go towards our summer mission trip to Myrtle Beach.

The four seniors, who have been a vital part of youth group over the last 6 years, filled in for Pastor Allen while he was vacationing. Bethany Althaus, Erica Cantwell, Jason Little and Amanda Maxwell planned, wrote and conducted the Sunday service on February 28th. They talked about mission and how it has affected their lives. As they prepare to make that next step in life’s journey, we all wish them the best and hope that they continue to share God’s love with others.

Thank you to the Presbyterian Women’s group for working with us on the luncheon for the Presbytery meeting, to be held here at our church. They will cook and we will wait tables. Teamwork makes life so much easier and a lot more fun! Thank you again for your support.

Are you planning on company for Palm Sunday? Do you need something extra special to serve for breakfast that day? How about some fresh Krispy Kreme donuts? Youth Group will be taking orders for Krispy Kreme donuts by the dozen, now through March 22. A few dedicated parents will drive to Krispy Kreme and pick up the donuts on Sunday, March 28 so that you can pick up your fresh donuts at church Sunday morning. The donuts are $7.00 a dozen. Payment is due with the order. See the form in this month’s Courier or see a youth group member at coffee hour.

Calling all young children! The Easter Bunny is on his way. He will join the Youth Group at their Easter Egg Hunt and Games on Saturday, April 3 at 10 am. Bring your basket to collect your goodies in and come see the Easter Bunny. 

A special thank you needs to go out to the Sus-Valley Presbytery again this year as they have awarded us a $2500 grant to help with the cost of going to Acquire the Fire in April. The O’Connor Foundation has also awarded us a $2500 grant for that trip. Youth group also received a $5000 grant from the O’Connor Foundation towards the summer mission trip to Myrtle Beach.

March 14th 9:30 a.m.–The Youth will meet during in the Youth Group Room for their monthly meeting including planning for upcoming events. Plan to attend and bring a friend!



YOUTH GROUP DUTIES

Session rep for February was Sam Howard.
Session rep for March – to be announced.
Bottles for March – to be announced
Bottles for February – Kelsey Little
Liturgist for March – Chimey Palyul
Liturgist for February- Senior Youth
Snack for Youth Group Meeting on March 14th – Alex Cantwell & Wade Clark
Angel Food Distribution March 20th – Jason, Rune, & others to be announced 
(Meet at United Ministry at 8:20 am)

Krispy Kreme Fund Raising Event March 28, 2010
Original Glazed 
Krispy Kreme Donuts

$7.00/Dozen - Pick Up by 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Delhi on March 28 Drop Off Orders in Church Office or Place an Order with a Youth Group Member Order on or before March 22, 2010 Please Pre-Pay
$7.00/Dozen

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Christian Education News

Sunday School

Sunday School is available each Sunday morning at 9:45 am. We welcome new children and adults at any time. We have classes for ages three through adult. The adult class meets in the Hospitality Room off the Sanctuary.


The Childcare room needs volunteers. If you are willing to volunteer during the church service, there is a signup sheet on the bulletin board outside the Child Care room. If you volunteer for the Child Care room, please make sure you are in the room after Pastor Allen has dismissed the children from the Children’s Sermon.

There will be NO Sunday School on Easter Sunday (April 4th) or Memorial Day weekend (May 30th). 

Children's Day will be June 6th. The following high school graduates will be recognized:
Erica Cantwell, Bethany Althaus, Jason Little, Amanda Maxwell, Curt Beal, Karli Tait
The following college graduates will be recognized:
Emilee Mignier, Ryan Sullivan (Alfred State), Geoff Rosa (SUCO), Caitlin Burr (RIT).
If you know of any other graduates who are a part of our church family, please contact Sarah Philion or the Church Office.

VBS will be July 18-22nd. 

Next CE Meeting March 16th at 7:00 pm. 

Vacation Bible School will Blast Off July 18-22 this year!
Look for more info in thecourier next month.

Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study:

The Wednesday morning Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study Group continues to meet each Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. If you’ve been thinking about joining the group, this is a great time to seize the moment and jump in. We begin with a hot breakfast together, and finish with about 30 minutes of Bible Study, concluding at about 7:30 a.m. You may join at any time so why not attend next Wednesday!

Christian Education Committee 
Karen LaFever
Sarah Philion
David Althaus 
Liz Arehart
Gia Cantwell 
Susie Little 
Diane Maxwell
Dez Wakin

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OUR CHURCH FAMILY

To the Congregation of the First Presbyterian Church,
Thanks for remembering – Thank you it was so kind of you! I wanted to take a brief moment to express my deep appreciation for the care package that you sent me this holiday season. While the thoughtful contents of the package were immediately beneficial and enjoyed, what truly moved me was the recognition of your constant consideration and support that the package so clearly symbolized. As always, I am inspired and encouraged by the Congregation’s steadfast kindness, and for this you have my gratitude and heartfelt thanks.
Dylan Nealis

If you know of anyone who is in the hospital or in need of pastoral care, please call the church office. We would rather be notified ten times than not be aware of the needs of the church family!

Congratulations to Ed and Petie Gile who celebrated 60 years of marriage on January 29, 2010.

Below is Shawn Malcolm's new address in Korea. He would love to hear from his church family.
Shawn Malcolm 
PSC 3 Box 1927 
APO, AP 96266 
safetyguy@me.com (email address) 

Please note that first class mail is regular rate and it usually takes about 10 days to get to him. There is a 12-hour difference in time between here and there (he is 12 hours ahead of us).

Welcome to Declan Matthew Mooney born February 5th, 2010 at 5:31 pm. He weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Declan is the son of Sean Mooney and Erika Newman and the granddaughter of Dave and Bea Mooney. Sean, Erika and Family reside at 11 Huntington Street; Oneonta, NY 13820

Congratulations to Lynn and Walter Roye who have been blessed with a new granddaughter. Liliana Rose was born on January 31, 2010 at 9:49 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs 1oz. and was 19.5" long. Welcome Liliana!

MARCH BIRTHDAYS
March 1 Lois Palin 
             Kenneth Rasmussen
          2 Ashley Rosenthal
             Leslie Mignier
          4 Christopher Mooney
             Robert Wilklow
          7 Colin Eustis
          9 Nathaniel Mackey
             Rebecca Lee Vrendenburgh
        10 Kathy Leahy
             Evelyn Bedient
             Anna Reinshagen
        11 Donivin Allen
             Maurice Mitchell
        12 Allison Noble
        14 Vance Kiviranna
            Alex Beall
        16 Katherine Reinshagen
        19 Betty Braymer
            Jacek Holcomb
        20 Bill Oliver
            Garrett Ellis
        21 Kathy Beveridge
             Susie Little
        22 Amanda Nealis
            Cadence Wakin
        23 Tom Philion
        24 Troy Ladlee
        25 “Buzzy” Verspoor
        26 Christa Burgin
        29 Gary DeWitt 
             Laura Gregory
        30 Sarah Pawlikowski
             Quentin McKeegan

Lenten Supper and Study Program Continues into March

Our Wednesday evening Lenten Suppers will continue into the month of March through March 24th. Each week will be hosted by a different group within our church who will take care of set up, clean up and preparing a simple supper. The schedule of host groups looks like this:
• March 3rd … Board of Trustees hosting
• March 10th … Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study hosting
• March 17th … Pastor Allen and the Iron Chefs hosting
• March 24th … Session hosting

After supper we’ll continue our study of the miracles of Jesus as they are recorded in the Gospel of John where each of the miracles contains a deeper spiritual meaning beyond their impressiveness as mere wonders.

Programs will begin with supper at 6:00 p.m. and will conclude by 7:30 p.m. Come on out and be part of something special during Lent.


Many thanks to Sue Woodworth and our youth group who helped with the worship services when Pastor Allen was on vacation. It was great to hear stories and experiences.

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CHURCH ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

Worship Flowers

March 7 – Vicki Noble
14 – 
21 – Tom Little / Daffodils
28 – 

Deacons Flower Responsibility: 
Vicki Noble & Donna Burgin 
Hospital Visitation /Clothes Box/DCCCC: 
Vicki Noble

GREETERS
March 7 – Ed & Petie Gile
14 – Margie Hume
21 – Betty Clark
28 – Al & Barb Perkins

LITURGISTS
March 7 – Chimey Palyul
14 – Ed Goff
21 – Bea Mooney
28 – Nichole Newbold

***Newsletter Deadline***
Newsletter articles are due in the office no later than Thursday, March 18, 2010 in order to be placed in the April Courier.

If you have an item or announcement to be placed in the Church Life section of the bulletin, it must be in the office by 9:00 on Thursday morning.

Church Boards
March 10 – SESSION about 7:15 pm following the Lenten service (Chapel)
March 15 – DEACONS 7 pm (CR)
March 17 – TRUSTEES about 7:15 pm following the Lenten service (Library)

COFFEE HOUR
March 7 – Vicki Noble, Sally Scrimshaw, 
Barb Perkins
14 – Betsy Bray, Diane Maxwell, 
Laura Gregory
21 – Jackie Howard, Sam Howard, 
Kyrra Howard
28 – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Please sign up on the board in Fellowship Hall and/or Call Janet Maxwell

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CHURCH BULLETIN BOARD

The 2010 Flower and Coffee Hour volunteer posters are up in Fellowship Hall. If you would like to donate flowers for the Chancel on a Sunday or if you would like to make cookies for Coffee Hour or help serve, please sign up for any of the available Sundays. 

Anyone wishing to participate in the Worship Service as Liturgist should contact the church office. 

Anyone wishing to greet members and guests as they arrive at church should contact Vicki Noble or the church office.

OFFICE HOURS
The church office is open Monday – Thursday from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm. The office is closed on Fridays. 

Please check the name and address on this newsletter and names on the birthday list. If there are any changes, additions or corrections, which should be made, please contact the church office at 607-746-2155 or e-mail fpcdelhi@delhitel.net. Thank you!

Upper Room Devotionals for March and April are now available on the information racks in the Memorial Hospitality Room and outside the church office. If you wish to make a contribution to defray the cost, there is a wooden box in the narthex.

MARCH ANGEL FOOD BOXES 
Orders for Angel Food boxes will be taken at The United Ministry of Delhi on Saturday, March 6th, 10 am – 12 noon; Tuesday, March 9th, 5 – 7 pm; and Saturday, March 13th, 10 am – 12 noon. Mail Orders: Must be received by Monday, March 15th. Checks are payable to ‘UMD Angel Food’. Mail to: United Ministry, PO Box 111, Delhi NY 13753. Online Orders: Deadline: Monday, March 15th, 11:59 pm
http://unitedministryofdelhi.webs.com/
Orders may also be dropped off at the Church Office during normal business hours (Mon – Fri, 9 am – 3 pm).
Distribution: Saturday, March 20th, 8:30 – 10:30 am. For more information call The United Ministry at 607-746-2191, email: umdelhi@delhi.net or visit http://unitedministryofdelhi.webs.com/ and click on the Angel Food link. 

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(The Session has voted to donate any $$ received from iGive.com directly to the Youth Group to help with their summer mission trip.)

Please contact Nancy at 746-3131 or e-mail nthom@delhitel.net 


Cherub Choir rehearsals for 2010 will start March 7th at 9:15AM - 9:45 AM in the chapel. I hope to have enough children so we can really practice and learn 1 or 2 songs for the Easter season (sing possibly on Palm Sunday?) There are 4 Sunday rehearsals (including Palm Sunday) so if we really dedicate our time, should be fine. If the children are not ready to sing for Palm Sunday, then would have to be Easter Sunday or Sunday April 14th. More definite dates for this to follow. It is very important that we have more than 2 children at rehearsals so we can really make a good singing group and have lots of fun. See you all on March 7th. 
Linda Malcolm, Cherub Choir Director

Junior Bells will not be rehearsing for a while as Mrs. Mooney has hurt her hand and cannot ring bells or conduct. More to follow in next month's Courier as to those rehearsals.


Chancel Choir will rehearse each Sunday evening during March at 7:00 pm.

Campanile Choir will rehearse each Sunday in March at 6:00 pm in preparation to ring on Easter Sunday.

MISSION REPORT 

In the 2009 calendar year, the First Presbyterian Church of Delhi gave a total of $29,592.00 to missions ($22,732.00 in local mission and $6,860.00 in validated mission). These amounts are calculated from the 2009 annual report and include committees and organizations of the church. These figures DO NOT include apportionment which is paid to the Presbytery each year. In 2009, $7,535.88 was paid in apportionment. 2009 Annual Reports are still available in the church office. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

OUR SYMPATHY

Our prayers and sympathy remain with Donna Torma and Don McKee at the death of Don’s brother, George.

We extend our sympathy and prayers to Jane and Don Hymers and Barb and Tom Leo at the death of Jane’s niece (Barb’s cousin), Phyllis.


Observe World Day of Prayer
Friday, March 5th, 2010


Daylight Savings Time officially begins at 2:00 am on Sunday March 14, 2010. Please remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday March 13th. We look forward to seeing you each and every Sunday morning!

If you would like a statement of your giving for 2009, please feel free to contact our Financial Secretary, Nancy Lee by calling her home phone (746- 6946). Leave a message if there is no answer and she will return your call. 

Envelopes for 2010 are available on the table in the back of the sanctuary. Please remember to pick your envelopes up today. If you cannot locate your envelopes or you have not used envelopes in the past and would like a box this year, please contact the church office.

If anyone is interested in continuing the traditional Easter Breakfast following the early service at the Flats Cemetery, please contact the church office. 

Anyone interested in membership here at First Presbyterian Church, please speak to Pastor Allen or call the church office at 746-2155. 

Chancel Guild 2010 schedule: 
Jan/Feb - Joyce Goff 
March/Apr - Bonnie Fleming 
May/June - Gail Dibble 
July/Aug - Bea Mooney 
Sept/Oct - Barb Thompson 
Nov/Dec - Heather Rosa

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2010 Easter Lilies Order Form

Easter is almost here! All members and friends of First Presbyterian Church are invited to provide LILIES for our Sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 12th. The plants may be given in memory of a loved one, in honor of someone special to you, or as a gift to the Church. Those giving plants will be listed in the Church Bulletin on Easter Sunday.

If you wish to order a plant, please complete the form at the bottom of this page and send it to or leave it at the Church Office by March 28th. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE IT WITH THE FLORIST. Lilies are $10.00 each this year. Make checks payable to FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (please note “Lilies” in the memo section of your check), and WE WILL ORDER THE PLANT FOR YOU. Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page as this is the information for the Easter Sunday Bulletin. All plants must be ordered through the Church office by March 28th.

You may take your plant after the service on Easter Sunday, April 4th, but no later than Tuesday, April 6th - PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN THE CHURCH ALL WEEK! Protective wrappers will be in the Session Room for you to cover your plant in the event of cold weather.

Thank you for contributing to the joy and beauty of this celebration of Christ’s Resurrection.

BOARD OF DEACONS
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH


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PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION AS YOU WANT IT LISTED IN THE BULLETIN:

Your Name __________________________________________________________

In Memory of _______________________________________________________

In Honor of ________________________________________________________

I will pick up my plant after the Service on Easter Sunday _________
I will pick up my plant on Monday or Tuesday (4/5 or 4/6) _________
I do not want my plant; please give it to a member 
on the Deacon’s List _________

THE PRICE FOR THE LILIES THIS YEAR IS $10.00
REMINDER: Make checks payable to the First Presbyterian Church. Please note “Lilies” in the memo section of your check. Orders must be placed by March 28th.
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MARCH CALENDAR

Please Click on the calendar Link for the Monthly Calendar from the Home Page. 

Thank You!

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