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:

Please remember those in our congregation and community who are in need of God's special healing touch, strength and encouragement at this time.

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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 Presbyterian Women Coordination Team
Meets the first Tuesday of September, November, January, March, May & June at 7:00pm at the home of Janet Maxwell. 

The Presbyterian Women Moderator:

• Kathy Sullivan 

Newsletter

First Presbyterian Church
Delhi, NY 
COURIER
JUNE 2011

To Our Church Family:

As you know, we have entered the next phase of our life long journey with God. We have begun the search for our next pastor. Many of you have been wondering where we are at in this process and are anxious to be underway. Session wants to keep you as up to date as we possibly can. We will be sharing information with you through minute for missions as well as in the Courier. 

Before we can elect the Pastor Nominating Committee, Session is required to complete a mission study, which is then submitted for approval from Presbytery. The purpose of the mission study is to make sure we, the church as a whole, know where we are and where we want to go as a church.

Session has been holding work meetings to go through the information provided by the surveys that we completed as a church, the all member visitation in 2007 and the US Congregational Life Survey in 2008. The information being gathered will be complied into a formal report that will be available for the PNC to use the search for the new pastor.

Session is asking that each of you take some time to reflect on where you are both personally and as a member of First Pres on your journey with Christ. What are your needs and how can the church help you meet those needs? What are the needs of our church and what kind of pastor do you see helping us meet those needs. What direction would you like to see the church move in over the next five years. Write down your ideas and suggestions and get them to an elder by June 15 if you want your thoughts to be considered in the mission study.

The Nominating Committee has been meeting and working to compile a slate of members to be presented for election once the mission statement has been approved by Presbytery. 

The Music and Worship Committee has been working hard to find a Temporary Part Time Pulpit Supply to fulfill our needs. This person would start around the beginning of August and his or her duties would include preaching on Sundays, Pastoral care and moderating session meetings.

In the meantime, there are local pastors who have volunteered to be available for pastoral care needs. If you, or someone you know, are in need of pastoral care, please call the Elder on Call or the church office so that we can be of service to you. 

Please talk to your session members. We are here as people of God for you. Remember, the church is its people and together we can accomplish whatever God gives us.

Serving Christ Together,
The Members of the Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Delhi

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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

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Session & TRUSTEES NOTES 

from the May 11th Session meeting:

 The meeting was moderated by the Rev. Dr. Cheryl Ann Elfond. Guests Judy Wildenstein, our Committee on Ministry Liaison and the Rev. Viktoria Berlik, Committee on Ministry member were present.
 Opened the meeting with devotions and prayer.
 Approved the consent agenda including the minutes from the April 13th regular Session meeting.
 An exit interview was conducted by two representatives from the Committee on Ministry. The Session shared thoughts on our spiritual growth as a Congregation and as a Session during our time with Pastor Allen, discussing our strengths, weaknesses and ways to build a strong relationship with the next Pastor.
 The Session participated in a Healthy Congregations activity entitled “Where Is Your Focus”. Session members will consider where our church needs continued support or change to become more missional. The responses will be gathered by the Clerk and forwarded to the Rev. Dr. Cheryl Ann Elfond, Judy Wildenstein (our Committee on Ministry Liaison) and the Rev. Viktoria Berlik (Committee on Ministry member). 
 The Session discussed a job description for a temporary, part-time pulpit supply to begin August 1. This description will be fine-tuned by the Personnel and Music, Worship and Sacraments committees.
 Discussed the Mission Study for our Congregation, which would provide direction for the PNC (Pastor Nominating Committee). Looked at sample Mission Studies from other Congregations. Planned a work gathering of the Session for May 19 at 7:00 p.m.
 Approved a motion for Nancy Althaus and Susie Little to attend the next Presbytery meeting if the way be clear on June 14 in Dryden.
 Approved a motion to establish a relationship with St. Pauly for clothing collection. 
 A motion was approved to give $50 to the People Who Care for the After Prom Party on May 21.
 The meeting was closed with prayer at 10:04 pm after prayer requests were shared. The next regular meeting of the Session will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 9th.

APPORTIONMENT

The Per Capita amount for 2011 has been set at $31.23 per member. Per Capita apportionment is based on membership as of December 31, 2009 reported in the 2009 Statistical Report. Our apportionment is based on 232 members giving a total of $7,245.36. To date we have received $2,726.31. 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 $31.23 to help pay this obligation.

TRUSTEES HIGHLIGHTS 

Trustee Actions from May Meeting
 Working with investment advisors to increase cash flow
 Still dealing with issues of securing the church building
 Walk through at the manse has been done. Will need to replace some light fixtures, some new windows, new weather-stripping around doors, front and back porches need attention, need railings for front and basement steps 
 Will put a light and timer in manse for security purposes
 Thanks to John P. for the spring clean up. The place looks great.
 Bruce Burr will now mow the manse as well as the church.
 Building use is going very well. A new Zumba exercise/dance class will now be held at FPC
 Insurance claim for stolen laptop is settled and the check has been received
 A downed tree at the Flats Cemetery will be removed
 Light above back door has been fixed. New sensors have been ordered for motion lights. Awaiting pricing for poles at rear of parking lot
 Working with phone company to get 3 lines and more up to date answering machine equipment
 Looking into buzzer at the back door of the CE building
 Getting estimates for mold abatement at rear entrance to Fellowship hall
 Need to start working on renovations to the old child care room – water problems
 Still getting estimates to repair or replace tin ceiling in Chapel, so grant can be written.
 Lining up an insulation contactor to evaluate the space above the elevator entrance.
 Will continue to look for someone to lock down the building fulltime
 Getting further pricing for the AED


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MISSING SOMETHING?

There are several items in the office lost and found including several pairs of glasses. Please check in the office if you are missing an item! Any items unclaimed by June 15th will be donated to the Deacon’s clothing box or the Lion’s eyeglass collection.

QUIET SPACE
“Rest is not idleness,” said John Lubbock, “and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water or watching the clouds float across the sky is hardly a waste of time.”

Most of us need more, not less, rest built into our daily routine. Only when we are quiet can we hear God’s whisper.

Summer is a great time to find a peaceful, outdoor spot to read, rest and pray — even if only for a few minutes. God is eagerly waiting for us to make space for him.


Be sure to join us on Sunday, May 29, for worship at 11:00 am when we will be blessed with
Special Music Duets
featuring Elaine Reinhardt, piano
& Chris Kilmer, organ Don’t Miss Children’s Day

Sunday, June 5, at 11:00 am
The Children will give a special presentation, “Reporting Live”, graduates will be recognized and Bibles will be presented !

Pentecost Sunday
June 12, 2011 at 11:00 am
Worship with Communion
Be sure to wear red to celebrate the birth of the church! 

Music Appreciation Sunday
June 19, 2011 at 11:00 am
Join us for a service filled with special music by our Chancel and Campanile Choirs. Don’t forget to thank all of our musicians for blessings our worship each Sunday!


Coffee Hour Fellowship will follow each service.

BACCALAUREATE

An ecumenical service for Baccalaureate will be held on Sunday, June 19th at the Delhi Alliance Fellowship. The service will begin at 3:00 pm. This service is sponsored by the Delhi Clergy Association.




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

Friday, June 24, 2011

At Wilson’s stand in the parking lot near Tractor Supply Company. Just watch for the signs & follow your nose!

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





June Schedule


June 14th, 2011 at 7:00 pm –Coordinating Team Meeting at the home of Janet Maxwell. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE!



Gathering of Presbyterian Women 
July 22-24, 2011 will find Presbyterian Women from all over the Northeast “Rising and Shining” together at The Desmond in Albany, NY. Registration information can be found at the Presbyterian Women of the Synod of the Northeast’s website: http://www.pwsne.org/. If you need a copy, please contact the church office.
We would love to have a carload (or two or three!) of ladies from our church attend. Registration closes on June 17, 2011. The Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery have agreed to pay the registration fee for anyone who would like to attend. Scholarship applications are available on the PWS website for more financial assistance.
Joan Kellam from our own Susquehanna Valley Presbytery will be one of the presenters!!
Questions? Jo Ann Gray, 687-5076, or email at joanngray@stny.rr.com



HOLIDAY BAZAAR

The Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, November 5th, 2011 from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Anyone interested in working on Craft Projects should contact Betty Bell or Nancy Thomson, the co-organizers. The Booth chairs and co-chairs are:

Luncheon- Bonnie Fleming & 
Kathy Sullivan Bake Sale- Barb Leo Plants- Linda Dewitt Jewelry- Toni Weaver Knitting, Crochet & Crafts- Vera Hunt Christmas- Linda Burr & Vicki Noble Silent Auction- Evelyn Bedient Children’s- Karen LaFever White Elephant- Margie Hume 
& Helen Rosa

If any of these people ask for your help we hope you will gladly say yes or you may contact them to volunteer. Hopefully everyone is working on crafts and those with a green thumb please start some plants soon for the plant sale. And remember, when cleaning out your attic, basement and closets please save items (no clothing) for the White Elephant Sale ! Thank You !



PW will be holding their chicken BBQ fund raiser on June 24th to benefit 
mission work. Please stop by the parking lot near Tractor Supply to support this sale.




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Children's Day News


Children's Day is Sunday June 5th
and the Children have been practicing for their 
three special presentations:

"Live from Galilee"

"Live from Jericho"

"Live from Noah's Ark"

Join us as we go back in time and hear
directly from the folks who were there!

Practices will be held May 29th
& June 5th @ 9:45



The last day for 2010-2011 Sunday School is June 5th, 9:45 a.m. We will resume on Sunday, September 11th!






Thank you for your support of our Sunday School.

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Vacation Bible School
Save this date 
Sunday July 24 - Thursday July 28, 2011
Are you ready to step back in time?
Strap on your sandals and get ready to see what life was like when Jesus was a kid!
Bring your friends for games, stories, snacks & crafts! 
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VBS will be starting before you know it and 
we are looking for a few more helpers and snack 
donations. 
Register early, bring friends too !!

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Youth Group Updates



Youth Group will be helping out with Children’s Day. Kelsey will be the liturgist, Elise, Kyle and Chimey will help usher. Jason, Erica and Bethany are going to be asked to greet. Stephanie, Alex, Wade and Libby are in the program.

Our summer mission trip to Prattsville is set for July 14-17. More details to follow.



Betsy Bray has asked us to help out with her involvement in the Fresh Air Child program. We will help promote the program at the first 2 Friday in July at the Fair on the Square. We will have an informational booth along with Giant Cupcakes for sale. The proceeds from the cupcakes will go towards hosting a BBQ for the local families that take Fresh Air Kids. The second week we will have pulled pork sandwiches to help fund our mission trip next summer to Jamaica. 

Mark your calendars and save the date: July 24 will be the day we go to Thunder Ridge to watch Stanley and Kyle race. We will take a picnic lunch and spend the day!

Stanley is on bottles for the month of May. Kyle is on for the month of June. Thanks for all your bottles. They add up!


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!





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It Does Not Cost You or Our Church Anything! And with Many Special Deals it May Cost You Less! 
Join today following the directions on the link (ask Nancy at the Church Office if you need help) and earn up to 26% of your purchases for the Youth Group. 
To date $216.90 has been earned to help them in their Mission Work.


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ANGEL FOOD BOXES
Orders for Angel Food boxes will be taken at The United Ministry of Delhi on:
Saturday, June 11th 10 am – noon 
Monday, June 13th 6 – 8 pm Wednesday, June 15th 6 – 8 pm 
Mail orders may be sent to the United Ministry but must arrive by Thursday, June 16th.
The distribution day for June boxes will be Saturday, June 25th, 9:30 am – 10:30 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 Sunday, June 19th at 11:59 pm To order online go to:
http://unitedministryofdelhi.webs.com/ and follow the Angel Food Ministries links. 

Beloved, rest
Busy. We’re all so very busy, and we consider that a virtue. We measure our days by how much we accomplish. 
Long ago, the psalmist was aware of mankind’s workaholic tendencies. “It is in vain,” he wrote, “that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives sleep to his beloved” (Psalm 127:2, NRSV). 
Balance, beloved. God isn’t a slave driver. Work and rest in good measure, for God is pleased to give you both. 
"On An Historical Note"

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The First Presbyterian Church History and Archive Committee is diligently working to collect, document, organize and conserve any important historical data, documents, records of gifts, letters, minutes of church boards etc. that form a part of the very rich tapestry of the history of our church. You can be a part of this ministry of conservation; if you have pertinent information or artifacts that may be of historical significance please contact a member of the committee or Clara Stewart, Director of Archives and Collections. At present, the committee would like to invite your assistance in locating some important documents which are missing. The minutes of the Board of Trustees Meetings from 1945-1983 are missing. As you go about your activities in the church rooms and storage areas, you might come across these "wanted" reports; or perhaps you know a trustee from that time period who might know something of their location...please join the investigation! Consider yourself "sworn in." 
John Nealis, Chair

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MUSIC, WORSHIP & SACRAMENTS COMMITTEE


Now that a final list of Pulpit Supply (through the end of July) has been approved by Session, the Committee has begun the process of finding possible candidates for the Part-time temporary pulpit supply position. We met with Elder Lou Dibble, Personnel Committee, to discuss the needs of our church. Working together, a final draft of the job description for this position will be ready for the next Session meeting. The canidate (s) for the position will be asked to lead a worship service for us, after which Session will interview any candidates and determine who would best lead our worship services and provide pastoral care while the PNC searches for a new pastor for First Presbyterian Church of Delhi. 

Below is the list of upcoming Pulpit Supplies.
June 5 – Children’s Day: Elders & CE
June 12 – Pentecost, Communion: Rev. Barry Downing
June 19 – Music Appreciation Day: Rev. James Hicks
June 26 – Karen Marshfield, Lay Preacher
July 3 – Terri Barnhart, Lay Preacher
July 10 – Enid Carter, Lay Preacher
July 17 – Victor Lipko, Lay Preacher
July 24 – Communion: Rev. Barry Downing
July 31 – Lynn Reeves, Lay Preacher


Special thanks to Ken Schermerhorn and Gerry Pilgrim, who have offered to fill the vacant position on the Chancel Guild. 

The Chapel Choir and Rainbow Bells are planning to participate in the Children’s Day Service. We hope that everyone will join us on June 5th as our Christian Education program shares what they have been doing this year.

The Chancel Bells (beginning bell group) is pleased to have a new ringer joining group. They plan to ring on June 12th. Session has also approved up to five (5) ringers to attend the AGEHR Area II Festival Conference in Kutztown, PA. from July 7th – 10th. The costs of this conference will be paid for from the Bell Choir account. 

Music, Worship & Sacraments Committee is also continuing its music outreach program to the Delhi Community. Plans are under way for concerts by the Skyline Boys (country gospel group from Virginia) for June 10th and Make a Joyful Noise (praise band from Stamford area) for August 21st. Other concert choices are being discussed.

Lastly, June 19th will be our Music Appreciation Sunday worship service. We express our gratitude for the wonderful music department we have at our church.

The next meeting of the Music, Worship & Sacraments Committee will be June 6th at 5:15 pm. We are always open to your input and comments. All are welcome. 

The Mission Committee reports that $416.11 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!

2011 CHRISTMAS STOCKING MISSION

The Christmas “Stockings” will be due in December. Hope everyone is filling his or her stockings. If you have misplaced your stocking, please call or see Janet Maxwell.

2012 stockings will be mailed in the January Courier. We need volunteers to make some stockings. Please give Janet Maxwell a ring at 746-2502 if you are willing to make some stockings for this PW Mission. Fabric, patterns and ribbon are available in the church office. If you do not sew but are willing to trace the stockings onto the fabric and/or cut them out, we have volunteers to do the sewing. Thank You for helping with this mission!

We received $125 from the Chicken BBQ held May 20. This will be used toward a Mission project with the children during Vacation Bible School as well as given to the Delaware County Habitat for Humanities. Thanks for your support!

First Presbyterian Church
Delhi, New York

Budget vs. Actual
January - April 2011

Respectfully Submitted,

George Thompson, Treasurer 



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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 19th, 2011 
Music Appreciation Sunday
Music Appreciation Day is Sunday, June 19th. Please take a moment to thank all of our dedicated musicians. Don’t miss this special service of worship! 

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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 II Kings. Please consider joining this special time of fellowship next Wednesday morning!
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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
11:45 a.m.—12:15 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
Conference Room
On June 16th the meal will be served from 4:30 – 5:00.


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Congratulations to Arthur and Liz Hilton on the birth of their daughter, Madelyn Brielle who arrived on May 13, 2011. Madelyn is welcomed by her sister Alexis and brothers Arthur III and Carter. Madelyn arrived weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 19.25 inches long. We welcome Madelyn to our church family.


Joe and Helen Rosa welcome a new grandson, Jacob, born April 18, 2011. Congratulations!


Charles Eustis was recently honored by the French Legion of Honor at the French Embassy in New York City. Charles received the award for his participation in the liberation of France from Germany during World War II. Congratulations Charles!


Charles Beveridge recently became one of only 344 technicians in New York State to achieve senior master technician status with the Ford Motor Company.

Patty Rall graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences on May 14th. Patty received her degree in Clinical Lab Science and will be working at O’Connor Hospital while getting her Masters degree from Albany College of Pharmacy.

Christy Tyrrell graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va. She plans to continue her studies in the fall to get her Masters. She is the daughter of Steve and Bonnie Tyrrell of Lovettsville, Va. and granddaughter of Helen Tyrrell.


Please take a moment to say Congratulations to the following students who have been a part of our church family. They will be graduating from Delaware Academy on Saturday, June 25.

Katie Anderson will attending Cazenovia College majoring in Art.

Kyrra Howard will be attending Nazareth College and majoring in Art Education.

Sam Howard will be attending SUNY Delhi. 

Allison Maxwell will be attending SUNY Delhi.

Krista Burgin will be attending St Lawrence College majoring in English with a focus on creative writing.


We wish to congratulate all of our graduates this spring. If someone in your family is graduating (from college, graduate school or high school) this spring and was not listed in the May or June Courier, please contact Karen LaFever at 746-6339. All additional information will appear in the July/August newsletter.

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 all the Coffee Hour Helpers. Thanks to men for making coffee and all the people who made goodies for the Coffee Hour and also those who set up and served. It was appreciated by many people. There will be NO Coffee Hours July - Sept 11. If anyone wants to do it please plan on furnishing and also making the coffee. The men will have the summer off. Advise Office or Janet if you care to do it on your own. Thanks Janet Maxwell




We extend our prayers and sympathy to Jack and Johanna Rippe and family on the death of Sophia Grace AuClair, their infant great grandchild. 



Our sympathy and prayers remain with Charlie and Marie Stein at the loss of their son Wayne.



There will be a Memorial Service for Allien Regular at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church. A Celebration of Life Luncheon will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. 

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Church Boards

June 9 – 7:00 pm Session
June 15 – 7:00 pm Trustees
June 20 – 7:00 pm Deacons



Thank you to Elaine Reinhardt and Chris Kilmer for blessing our worship on May 29th with the meaningful and beautiful organ and piano duets. 



June Flowers

June 5 – Sullivan Family

June 12 – 

June 19 – 

June 26 – 

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






June 5 – Youth Group (Children’s Day)
June 12 – Joan Pawlikowski Sr.
June 19 – Donna Burgin
June 26 – Patrick Sullivan & Patty Rall

LITURGISTS

June 5 – Kelsey Little - Children’s Day 
June 12 – Bea Mooney
June 19 – Lou Dibble - Music 
Appreciation Sunday
June 26 – Linda Malcolm





June 5 – Heather Rosa, Helen Rosa, 
Andy Baldauf, Barb Geywits 
June 12 – Trish Sprague, Joan 
Pawlikowski, Jr.
June 19 – Sunday School Teachers
June 26 – Jackie Clark, Anne Valentine



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. 
Coffee Hour is not scheduled from July 3 through September 11. However, if you would like to provide a coffee hour on a given Sunday simply let the Church Office know or 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. Regular Coffee Hour will resume on September 18. Thanks to all who make this time of Fellowship possible and for signing up so it can continue! 

The summer worship schedule will run July 3rd – September 4th. Worship will begin at 10:00 a.m. those Sundays.
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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

Newsletter articles are due in the office Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 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.


Church on Facebook
First Presbyterian Church of Delhi, NY is now on Facebook. Please join us by entering First Presbyterian Church of Delhi, NY in Search and click on “Like”. (Tip: be sure to include NY in your search) You will receive periodic updates on special events at our church and other important information regarding worship, mission, etc. Please be sure to “Share” with your Facebook friends to help spread this message.

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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:

Rev. Allen and Carol Presby
354 Ideuma Road
Unadilla, NY 13849

Mary Jane Roberts
Phone: 607-746-2633
2665 Arbor Hill Road
Delhi, NY 13753

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REMEMBER

SUNDAY, June 19 is Music Appreciation Sunday

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During this time of transition, there will be an Elder on Call each week. If you, or someone you know, are in need of pastoral care, please call the Elder on Call or the church office so that we can be of service to you. The Elders will be making some calls and they will have contact numbers for Clergy members when needed. The Deacons will continue to do an excellent job of visitation as well.

Dates Elder Contact #
5/22-6/4 Bea Mooney 607-829-5507 (home)
607-437-2259 (cell)
6/5-6/25 Linda Malcolm 607-287-0815 (cell)
6/26-7/5 Joe Weaver 607-435-3875 (cell)

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A REMINDER FROM THE
BUILDING USE COMMITTEE

All available tables and chairs are reserved for June 22nd – June 27th. 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. 


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.


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TUESDAY MORNING EXERCISE CLASS

Exercise Class has ended for the summer with the last class being May 24th, 2011.

Thanks to all who participated and to Shirley Wood for traveling from Walton each week to lead the class. The Mission Committee hopes to resume this class in the fall. Watch the Courier for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!

Perspective

Copenhagen’s Church of Our Lady, Denmark’s national cathedral, features life-sized marble statues of Jesus and his 12 apostles, sculpted by famous Danish artist Bertel Thorvaldsen. 

Although the faces of the apostles are easily visible, you can’t look into the face of the Christ-figure unless you kneel at his feet. This, indeed, is where our faith grows and our hope endures: at the feet of our Savior. 

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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.


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JUNE BIRTHDAYS

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
Countryside Care Center
41861 Sate Highway 10
Delhi, NY 13753 

June 28 –
Norma Wansor 
9 Franklin Street
Delhi, NY 13753

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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
Officers and Boards 2011

SESSION


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 518-929-2489
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
Barbara Thompson, 517 Olin Evans Rd., Franklin, NY 13775 829-6005
Nancy Thomson, 21101 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13753 746-3131

2013 Betty Clark, 15468 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2829
Lou Dibble, 113 Delside Drive, Delhi, NY 13753 746-6377
Linda Malcolm, 698 County Highway 14, Delhi, NY 13753 287-0815 (cell)
Bea Mooney, PO Box 124, Treadwell, NY 13846 829-5507


DEACONS

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

2013 Donna Burgin, 40859 State Highway 10, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2269
Vicki Noble, 75 Leisure Village Spur, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2013
Heather Rosa, 72 Meredith Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-7659
Helen Rosa, 234 Honest Brook Road, Delhi, NY 13753 746-3866


TRUSTEES

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 

2013 Ben Bray, 511 County Highway 2, DeLancey, NY 13752 746-7854
Tom Little, 1618 Arbuckle Hollow, DeLancey, NY 13752 746-2536
Patrick Sullivan, 21031 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13753 746-7287


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

FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Gia Cantwell, 13491 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13753 746-3611

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


Printed on: Monday, January 24, 2011

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