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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

First Presbyterian Church

Delhi, NY 

COURIER

June 2010

       


June 2010
Dear friends:

Our Pentecost celebration on May 23rd was a memorable day! A great many of our congregation wore red … and along with all the red balloons in the sanctuary, it really felt like the tongues of fire which are so prominent in the Pentecost story. We celebrated both sacraments as part of the service and it was especially moving to see so many of Elise Bray’s extended family present to witness her baptism.

We’re moving into the summer months … with a few important dates still ahead of us. On Sunday, June 6th our Sunday School will share their Children’s Day presentation with us. And … June 20th is our annual Music Appreciation Sunday. Our musicians are working diligently on their special music for that occasion. It would be great to see enthusiastic support for both these events. Our musicians and our Christian Education volunteers are among the most dedicated and committed folks in our congregation. I can’t imagine life around here without them!

Also on June 20th at 4:00 p.m. we’ll be hosting the annual Baccalaureate Service for area high school graduates. Our own Bethany Althaus, Erica Cantwell, Jason Little and Amanda Maxwell are part of this year’s graduating class and are preparing to move forward into the next phase of their lives. Baccalaureate is an opportunity to give thanks to God for what has been successfully completed and to ask God to be present as our young people head out into the wider world.

Beginning the first Sunday in July and continuing through Labor Day Weekend our Sunday morning worship service will move to 9:30 a.m. Not everyone is totally comfortable with the earlier time, but it does give folks more of their day for other “warm-weather” family activities … and the sanctuary is a bit cooler and more comfortable at the earlier time. Let’s keep worship alive and vital with our faithful presence and participation … all summer long!

Speaking of summer worship, I’ve asked for suggestions from the session for a summer sermon series. It looks like I’ll be developing a series on the “Mission of the Church.” What is the Biblical basis for mission and what shape should the mission of the church be taking as we move into the second decade of the 21st Century? What about the mission of First Presbyterian Church in Delhi?

I hope your vegetable and flower gardens are planted … that the vegetables will be abundant, the flowers beautiful … and that your commitment to growing your faith over the summer will be equally productive. You, too, were meant to blossom and grow … in the Lord! 

Faithfully,

Pastor Allen

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

2011 Joe 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)


Printed on: Wednesday, April 21, 2010






SESSION & TRUSTEES NOTES

from the May 12th Session meeting:
• Shared prayer concerns and opened the meeting in prayer.
• Approved the consent agenda including the minutes from the April 14th regular Session meeting.
• Heard a report on the Pastor’s activities in the past month including 24 pastoral visits, 5 hospital visits and 4 nursing home visits.
• Heard the Youth Group report and their many activities. Approved a motion that if the way be made clear, pending the outcome of the school vote and input from our Board of Trustees, that a bid on a used bus from Andes Central School District be made.
• A discussion on the state of our church’s finances.
• Further discussion on Elder training.
• Approved a motion to invite a representative from Jews for Jesus to join us in worship service on September 19th or 26th.
• Approved a motion from the Music, Worship and Sacraments Committee to begin summer worship service hours on Sunday, July 4th and through Sunday September 5th.
• Heard reports from committees, including Membership & Participation – Directories are in; PW – a discussion on restructuring; Flats Cemetery; Mission Committee – Big Buddy program and others.
• Baccalaureate Service will be held at our church this year on June 20th.
• The meeting was closed with prayer at 9:45 pm with the next meeting to be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 9th.

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.

TRUSTEES HIGHLIGHTS 

Trustee Actions from May Meeting
 The carpeting in the Conference Room is going to be replaced with VCT tile.
 Concrete work is scheduled for the Boyd entrance.
 A new Energy Star refrigerator is being purchased for the kitchen in fellowship hall.
 The next Trustees meeting will be held June 16th at 7:00 pm in the Library.


MISSING SOMETHING?

There are several items in the office lost and found including two fleece/ sweatshirt type jackets, a water bottle, several pairs of gloves and a pair of glasses. Please check in the office if you are missing an item! Any items unclaimed by June 15th will be placed in the Deacon’s Clothing Box for donation.



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Youth Group Updates

The Youth Group’s Acquire the Fire trip was a success. Good times were had by all and it was an awesome experience. On the trip, the group found a new mission project called “Compassion International” which allows people to sponsor children, giving them more opportunities to learn and grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. “Today, Compassion helps more than 1 million children in 25 countries.” To raise money for the child we are sponsoring, we have decided to take a collection the first Sunday of every month called Change 4 Change. 

The child we are sponsoring is named Kensy Michell Viera Irachez. She is nine years old and lives in Honduras. Michell makes her home with her mother. Her household chores include running errands and cleaning. Her mother is employed and there are three children in the family. As a part of Compassion’s ministry, Michell participates in Bible class. She enjoys playing with dolls and bicycling. With our donation Michell can further her education.




Thank you! A big thank you everyone who supported us at our Pulled Pork Dinner. We are well on our way to meeting our matching $5000 grant from the O’Connor Foundation.




This year’s mission trip will be the biggest trip yet! We have 31 people signed up to work for God in Myrtle Beach. We have 8 adults, including a returning college student, and 23 youth heading south to build wheel chair ramps, do minor repair and spread God’s love. We are very excited and can’t wait to go!

We are continuing our local mission of helping with the Angel Food Ministry Delivery each month. Those couple hours a month mean a lot to the people of United Ministry as they do their part to reach out to God’s people. We are very happy to help.

This summer the youth group will be helping out another group of local people. Each Friday night in July, the youth group will help the Kiwanis with the set up and tear down of their tents and grills. They needed a hand and are willing to support us in our endeavors and we are more than happy to give them a hand. We will also be filling in for the Boy Scouts on July 9 setting up the benches and tables while they march in a parade.

Mark your calendar youth group! We will be sponsoring a car wash and bake sale on Saturday, June 12 from 9:00 am – noon at Ace Hardware in the Price Chopper Plaza. This event is for ALL people going on the mission trip. It will give us a chance to work together, build relationships and make plans. 

Children’s Day is June 6th. We will be acting as ushers and liturgists that day during worship. Please plan to attend and bring a friend!



BAKE SALE & CAR WASH

Sponsored By
First Presbyterian Church
Youth Group

Mission Trip Fundraiser

Saturday, June 12, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ace Hardware
Price Chopper Plaza, Delhi

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Barbecue Chicken
Benefiting First 
Presbyterian Church
of Delhi, New York
Presbyterian Women 
Mission Work

Friday, June 25, 2010

At Wilson’s stand in the parking lot behind the Pizza Factory. Just watch for the signs & follow your nose!

Take a break from the cooking and support the mission work of PW.

June Schedule


June 1st, 2010 at 7:00 pm –Coordinating Team Meeting at the home of Janet Maxwell.



June 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Esther Circle

The Esther Circle will meet on Wed. June 23rd at 6:00 p.m. for a Dish to Pass picnic meal at Janet Schwengber and Maureen Kennedy's house. A short business meeting will be held starting at 7:00 and we will complete our bible study of Ruth with Lesson 8 & 9. 
All women of the congregation are invited to attend.
Hope to see you there.

Ruth: In God we Trust
Ruth, Boaz, and Naomi all teach us something about faithfulness and trust in moments of confusion and doubt.

Ruth: Ordinary People
On the surface, the book of Ruth may seem like a story about ordinary people. 
Even if we see it at only that level, it still functions as a powerful reminder that ordinary people can go above and beyond the call of duty. Yet when we read David's name in the genealogies, we are reminded that God sometimes uses the faithfulness of ordinary people to bring extraordinary blessings. All at once, we see how important it is for all of us to 
hear and obey God's call.



PW will be holding their chicken BBQ fund raiser on June 25th to benefit 
mission work. Please stop by the parking lot behind the Pizza Factory to support this sale.




The Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church are interested in hearing from women of the church on their ideas for this organization. We are interested in hearing about mission interest and faith development topics of interest. Please contact Kathy Sullivan or Karen LaFever with any input you may have.

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Children's Day News

Our children will be an important part of the Children’s Day program on Sunday June 6th. Our theme is “Caring for God’s World”. 

We will also be practicing for our Children’s Day program on Saturday, June 5th. Please watch for a letter giving the time for practice as we are still trying to find the best time for everyone involved. We do not expect this to take more than an hour. We would also like to practice at 9:30 am on June 6th. 

Part of our program is reminding the children and the congregation that animals are part of God’s creation and that we need to take care of the Earth and God’s creatures. If you have a child in Sunday School, please have them bring a large stuffed animal to be a part of the banner dedication ceremony. We would like to have the stuffed animals brought to church on Saturday the 5th for the practice.


The last day for 2009-2010 Sunday School is June 6th, 9:30 a.m. We will resume on Sunday, September 12th!

Thank you for your support of our Sunday School.
Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School
Urgent message from Mission Control!
Save this date 
Sunday July 18 - Thursday July 22, 2010
Galactic Blast is coming to First Pres. Church
Bring your friends for fun, space walks & way out crafts!
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Volunteers are needed 
for teachers, aides, music, snack, crafts 
and recreation. 
Call Karen LaFever 746-6339, Sarah Philion 746-9243
for more info or to sign up for fun !!


MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED
The Vacation Bible School team is looking for donations or loans of the following items to help make the VBS atmosphere special and extra fun. If you have anything you would like to donate or loan, please contact Sarah Philion, Karen LaFever, Diane Maxwell or the church office.

White Mini Lights
Black Lights
Lava Lamps
Silver disco balls
Old CD’s
Any space themed decorations such as stars, star confetti, star balloons, stickers
Styrofoam Balls
Eggshell mattress pad
Battery Operated Riding Toy
Inflatable Planets
Large & Small plastic flower pots
Large Appliance boxes
White Plastic Tablecloths
Space Themed Wrapping Paper or Fabric
Drier Vent Hoses
Old Computer keyboards (3)
Old Computer monitors (3)
Regular height bar stools
Aluminum pie plates


We wish to congratulate all of our graduates and Confirmands this spring. If someone in your family is graduating (from college, graduate school or high school) this spring, please contact Karen LaFever at 746-6339. All information will appear in the July/August newsletter.


Delaware Opportunities is seeking contributions of school supplies to help children from approximately 125 low-income families transition from the Head Start to Kindergarten. The goal is to supply each child with a backpack and school supplies to get them off to a good start. Our church, along with other community organizations, has been asked to lend a helping hand in this project. Donation items needed include:

Backpacks
Blunt-tip scissors
16 count box of chubby crayons
8 count box of chubby markers
Pencils
Glue sticks

Any help we can give will be greatly appreciated. Items may be dropped off in the church office before August 15th.







DON’T FORGET!! 
Returnable Bottle & Can Collection
benefits the 
Youth Group Mission Work 
Please drop returnable bottles & cans off in the new Narthex 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN OUR MISSION WORK!



ANGEL FOOD BOXES
Orders for Angel Food boxes will be taken at The United Ministry of Delhi on Tuesday, June 8th 5 – 7 pm Wednesday, June 9th 6 – 8 pm Saturday, June 12th10 am – 12 noon Monday, June 14th 3 – 5 pm Mail orders may be sent to the United Ministry but must arrive by Monday, June 14th.
The distribution day for June boxes will be Saturday, June 19th, 8 am – 10 am. Payment is by cash, check (payable to “UMD Angel Food”), money order, food stamps, credit or debit card. There are no applications, no income requirements or guidelines. If you eat, you qualify! Online ordering is available (credit or debit card only) but must be submitted by Monday, June 14th. Go to:
http://unitedministryofdelhi.webs.com/ and follow the Angel Food Ministries links. 

The new Church Photo Directories have arrived! We will distribute them to 
those who participated by having their picture taken or those who submitted their own photo. If we miss you prior to Worship please ask a Membership Committee member or you may stop at the Church office during the week. 
If there are any address, phone, etc changes required please advise the 
Church office.

Thank you to all who took part.

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



We will be offering a new member information seminar on June 6th following Coffee Hour. This seminar will be held at the Manse. New members will be received on June 13th during the worship service. Attendance at the seminar does not obligate you to join the church on June 13th.

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

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Great events are planned by the Music, Worship and Sacraments Committee for the Fall/Winter of 2010. 
We are planning to have a special music event for each month beginning September 2010. Our church has always enjoyed music and the excitement it brings to our church family and community. Gathering at these events has proved to be uplifting to the soul and body and has also brought our church and community together for fellowship. Our committee along with the Fellowship Committee will be presenting events in Gospel Singing, Choral concerts, instrumental events and also the REDEDICATION OF OUR CHURCH ORGAN - PLANNED FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2010. So please mark your calendars to be in church that day and also for the organ concert in the afternoon. It will be an event that you will not want to miss and will remember always.


The Mission Committee has challenged each committee to develop a mission statement/goal. We, Worship, Music and Sacraments committee, have discussed this in great length and decided that our goal as a committee for 2010 is "MUSIC OUTREACH"; to bring back our church members that may have followed other paths; to reach out to new members through the music of song, gospel and instrumental. We hope that our mission of music outreach will serve as a way to attract people, allow them to see God's word through music to "sooth the soul" and set First Church music as a mission for the Lord. So come join our mission and music. More to follow in future Courier Newsletters. So stay tuned as great things are happening. 

Thank you,
Linda Malcolm, chairperson with committee members Bea Mooney, Barb Leo, Nancy Lee, Kevin Lee, Gerry Pilgrim, and Andy Baldauf.

The Mission Committee reports that $375.00 was received this year for One Great Hour of Sharing. This was our mission emphasis for March and April. Thank you to all who supported this mission!

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COMMITTEE MEETINGS

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 you see listed in the Church Life section of the bulletin. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.




Sunday, June 20th, 2010 

Music Appreciation Sunday

Music Appreciation Day is Sunday, June 20th. Please take a moment to thank all of our dedicated musicians. Don’t miss this special service of worship! 


Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study


The Wednesday morning Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study Group continues to meet every Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. The time begins with a hot breakfast together and finishes with about 30 minutes of Bible Study, concluding at about 7:30 a.m. They are currently studying the Book of I Samuel. Please consider joining this special time of fellowship next Wednesday morning!

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. 
 Fuel Bills
 Medical 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. 

(Anyone 60 years of age or older can participate, including younger spouses.)
CALL (607) 746-2250 for Reservations
Lunch served Monday—Friday
11:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
Conference Room
On June 24th the meal will be served from 4:30 – 5:00 at the Luce Senior Center. 
Our web address is www. fpcdelhi.org



NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

Newsletter articles are due in the office Monday, June 21st, 2010 in order to be placed in the July & August Courier.

OFFICE HOURS

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

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Please remember to contact the church office with any changes in name, address or phone numbers.

Please note the following corrections to the Church Directory:

Jean C. Elwood
28 Main Street Apt #1
Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: 607-746-8566

Ron & Barb Geywits
Phone: 607-746-7641
Email: gronald@tampabay.rr.com
30 Crestwood Drive
Delhi, NY 13753

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BACCALAUREATE

An ecumenical service for Baccalaureate will be held on Sunday, June 20th here at the First Presbyterian Church in Delhi. The service will begin at 4:00 pm. This service is sponsored by the Delhi Clergy Association.
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A REMINDER FROM THE

BUILDING USE COMMITTEE

All available tables and chairs are reserved for June 22nd – June 29th. Please remember to contact the church office if you want to borrow the older tables or chairs from the church for personal use. The tables and chairs must be signed out and promptly returned so we have them available for the many daily activities taking place in the church building. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining our church property. 


WEDNESDAY MORNING EXERCISE CLASS

Exercise Class has ended for the summer with the last class being May 19th, 2010.

Thanks to all who participated. The Mission Committee hopes to resume this class in the fall. Watch the Courier for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!

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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!





Thank you to Elaine Reinhardt and Chris Kilmer for blessing our worship with the meaningful and beautiful organ and piano duets during our worship on May 16th.

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Sign Up for iGive.com & Help Youth Group

Have you signed up yet? The Youth Group received another check last month. Thank you for your continued support!
Go to our link:
http://www.iGive.com/1stPresDelhiNY
Ask Nancy at the Church office if you need help.




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We extend our prayers and sympathy to:

Helen and Joe Rosa, David, Heather, Courtney and Geoff Rosa, and the family and friends of Helen’s mother, Verna Wood who passed away May 17th. 

Dave and Bea Mooney at the loss of Dave’s aunt, Margaret Taylor on May 17th.


Church Boards

June 9 – 7:00 pm Session
June 16 – 7:00 pm Trustees
June 21 – 7:00 pm Deacons





We congratulate Elise Bray on the occasion of her BAPTISM on May 23rd during our worship service. Elise is the daughter of Ben and Betsy Bray and has a younger brother, Shane. We welcome Elise into the household of faith here at First Presbyterian Church. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you Elise.

Volunteers are needed for the child-care room during the worship service. The child-care room is located in the CE wing of the building. Children under 8 are welcome in the child-care room. Please contact an usher if you would like help getting to the child-care room. If you would like to volunteer to help watch children during the worship hour, please sign up on the sheet outside the nursery or contact Gia Cantwell at 746-3611. 






Make plans now to become a volunteer host family, and give the gift of summer in the great outdoors to a city child! 2010 Trip Dates for the area include:
July 5th – July 19th and August 9th – August 16th 
For more information, please contact Betsy Bray 
at 607-746-7854.





Parental ABC’S
A – Always trust them to God’s care.
B – Bring them to church.
C – Challenge them to high goals.
D – Delight in their achievements.
E – Exalt the Lord in their presence.
F – Frown on evil.
G – Give them love.
H – Hear their problems.
I – Ignore their childish fears.
J – Joyfully accept their apologies.
K – Keep their confidence.
L – Live a good example before them.
M – Make them your friends.
N – Never ignore their endless questions.
O – Open your home to their visits.
P – Pray for them by name.
Q – Quicken your interest in their spirituality.
R – Remember their needs.
S – Show them the way of salvation.
T – Teach them to work.
U – Understand they are still young.
V – Verify your statements.
W – Wean them from bad company.
X – Expect them to obey.
Y – Yearn for God’s best for them.
Z – Zealously guide them in Biblical truth.







June Flowers

June 6 – Don and Bonnie Fleming


June 13 – Vicki Noble

June 20 – 

June 27 – 

Deacons Flower responsibility: 
Betty & Harry Bell
Hospital Visitation /
Clothes Box / DCCCC
Harry Bell




VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for Flowers during June, July and August. You may sign up on the list in the Fellowship Hall or by calling the office. Thank you for blessing our Worship with your gift of flowers. 
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO NEEDED for Coffee Hour throughout July and August. Please sign up on the list in the Fellowship Hall. We will have Coffee Hour during the summer whenever anyone signs up. There is nobody assigned to make coffee during July and August so please find someone to make coffee if you sign up. Janet Maxwell will NOT be making calls for the summer coffee times. Thanks to all who make this time of Fellowship possible and for signing up so it can continue!




June 6 – Sunday School Children
June 13 – Donna Torma
June 20 – Jackie Clark and Larry York
June 27 – Lou and Gail Dibble

LITURGISTS

June 6 – John Nealis - Children’s Day 
June 13 – Sarah Philion
June 20 – (Music Appreciation Sunday)
June 27 – Barb Thompson



June 6 – Barb Geywits, Melissa Mostert, 
Linda DeWitt
June 13 – Membership & Participation 
Committee
June 20 – Anne Valentine, Clarice 
Valentine (bake only). 
Olga Davis
June 27 – Margie Hume, Sally 
Scrimshaw, Betsy Bray





The summer worship schedule will run July 4th – September 5th. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. those Sundays.


FOOD BANK NEEDS
Remember that school is letting out for the summer and additional food is needed by families whose children normally receive lunch and breakfast at school. Lunch foods such as peanut butter, tuna fish, macaroni and cheese, etc. are always needed at this time of the year as well as breakfast cereals and assorted crackers and healthy snack foods. Let’s all make a renewed effort and make this an everyday project.

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.




June 2 - Kyle Cantwell
David Moxley
Al Perkins
4 - Katrina McMorris
6 - Ed Gile
Dave Gile
7 - Caitlyn Burr
Isabella Cecce
8 – Greg Beall
9 - Garrett Mackey
Stephen Mostert
10 - Connie Hoffman
11 - Steve Utter
12 – Ben Arehart 
13 – Andrew Baldauf
14 - Tom Leo
15 - Dave Arehart
17 – Kurt Mable
18 – Celia Soden
Brian Sprague
19 - Beverly Utter
20 - David Curley
Ronald Geywits
Michelle Schmitt 
21 - Margie Hume
Melissa Mostert
24 - John Bauer 
Nora Espierd-Levy 
25 - Noah Newbold
26 - Rev. Miriam Hathaway
Diana Leahy
28 - Paul Schmitt
Gene Vandenbord*
Norma Wansor
29 – Gabriel Verspoor

Deacons List *

June 28 –
Gene Vandenbord
Unit 1 South, Room 26 
41861 Sate Highway 10
Delhi, NY 13753 

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JUNE CALENDAR

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

Thank You!

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