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***Newsletter Deadline***
Newsletter articles are due in the office no later than Thursday, August 19 in order to be placed in the September 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.

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WORSHIP SERVICES

The summer worship services have begun and will continue each Sunday morning at 9:30 AM through September 5th. Please join us as we celebrate together God's love in our lives!

Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, July 25th. 

Watch for exciting things planned for each month this fall beginning with a special speaker from Jews for Jesus on September 19th during worship and the Charlie Zahm concert on Saturday evening, October  9th!

Mission Emphasis

The Delhi Clergy Association is again sponsoring the backpack project, helping to provide backpacks to Delaware Academy students in need. The United Ministry of Delhi is coordinating the effort this year. Cash contributions received last year were greatly appreciated, and were used to purchase the backpacks, which are the greatest expense. Checks should be made payable to ‘Delhi Clergy Association”, with ‘school supplies’ on the memo line and may be left in the church office. Items needed for the backpacks include:

Pencils
colored pencils
crayons
markers 

lined paper
spiral notebooks
erasers
composition books 

pocket folders
pens
2” binders
anything else thought to be useful for school!

Please submit all donations by Wednesday, August 18th so they can be set up and delivered to the school for distribution to students prior to the first day of classes. There is a box in the Church Office for school supply donations. Cash donations should also be left in the church office. Thank you for your help with this important local mission!
Any and all donations are always appreciated and will be welcomed by Delhi area students in all grades. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 746-2155.

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Dennis Gaboury has returned from Zimbabwe for the summer and will be participating in our worship service on August 8th. ZimKids is able to help needy children and their families because of the generous contributions of people like us. Remember them in your prayers as well as your giving,
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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!

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Bake Sale

The Presbyterian Women will be hosting a BAKE SALE on Friday, July 30th at the Fair on the Square. Donations of all types are needed. Baked Goods may be brought to the “Square” Friday, July 30th from 4:30 to 5:30 or may be left in the Red Room at the church on Friday, July 30th BEFORE 3:00. Please help the Presbyterian Women by baking your favorite treat for this event. If you have any questions, please contact Karen LaFever or the church office during regular office hours.

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.

Mile of Pennies

**Remember to find your roaming pennies and bring them to church next Sunday so we fill our penny jug this month!***

Please look through your pockets, purses, drawers and car floors and bring your coins in to the “Mile of Pennies” jar in the narthex. The money collected from this jar now goes toward the “Fellowship of the Least Coin” supporting our extra-mile mission giving with our brothers and sisters around the globe. Brochures on this mission are available in the literature rack in the Memorial Hospitality Room.

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.

Mission Trip

The Youth Group Summer Mission Trip will depart July 24th for Team Effort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They will return to Delhi on the evening of Saturday, July 31st. Please keep the entire group in your prayers. The Youth will be reporting to the Congregation on the mission trip during a Sunday worship service this fall. Please watch for more information on this exciting and meaningful service!

Ben Bray 

Joe Cantwell 
Megan Cantwell 

Jackie Howard 
Susie Little 

Diane Maxwell 
Joan Pawlikowski

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

Bethany Althaus 
Libbie Arehart
Curt Beall 
Elise Bray
Alex Cantwell 
Erica Cantwell
Kyle Cantwell 
Wade Clark
Marissa Heannings 
Kyrra Howard
Sam Howard 
Carson King 

Russell Koronowski 

Cody LaFever 
Jason Little
Kelsey Little 

Allison Maxwell 

Amanda Maxwell 
Stephanie McKeegan 

Chimey Palyul 
Stanley Pawlikowski IV
Ashley Terry

Bulletin Board

CHURCH BULLETIN BOARD

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

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for Flowers during July and August. You may sign up on the list in the Fellowship Hall or by calling the office. Thanks 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!

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. 

Upper Room Devotionals for July and August 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.

Please be sure to notify the church office if you have any changes in your address,  telephone number, or email address. 

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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 

Choir News

The Chancel Choir will resume rehearsals in September, please watch this website, the September Courier and the church Life section of the bulletin for more information. New and returning voices are always needed and welcomed so please consider joining our ministry of music. 

Beginning the week of August 18, 2010, there will be a Beginner Bell Workshop. Four of our Campanile Choir members attended Pinnacle (the National Handbell Conference) this summer and are ready to share what they have learned. This workshop is geared toward anyone who is interested in learning the very basics of handbell ringing. The focus will be on technique, basic music reading skills and getting acquainted with the handbells and chimes. We anticipate a 5-6 week program, meeting Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm for 30-45 minutes each week. At this time, we are not planning to ring in church, although all may decide that they'd like to share their new-found talent. Please let Bea Mooney (829-5507 or moonbeam413@gmail.com) know if you are interested. 

The Campanile Choir will resume rehearsals in the fall.  Watch for exciting new structure and ideas in the fall! Please see Gayle Olsen or Bea Mooney if you are interested in participating in a beginners bell choir.

Watch for information on the Chapel Choir and Chapel Bells coming soon!

Thanks to Mrs Malcolm and Mrs Mooney for their work with the Chapel Choir and Rainbow Ringers this year. They always bring joy with their music!

Delhi Square happenings!

The Youth Group will meet at the Square each Friday evening in July at 3:30 pm to set up for the Fair on the Square event. Tear down will begin at 8:00 pm. All Youth Group members should report to help out with this project (with your YG t-shirt on). The Mission Committee will be covering this duty while the Youth are on the Mission Trip. Thank You to all those who help out!

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Delhi Churches Plan
“Share on The Square”
for Friday, August 27th

Members of the Delhi Clergy Association are enthusiastically planning an ecumenical faith event to be held on Friday, August 27th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. on the Delhi Town Square. The event … Share on the Square ... will gather folk from all our churches for an evening of fun and faith sharing. There will be music, games, food and fellowship. In case of rain, the event will be held on Sunday, August 29th. Please put the date on your summer calendars and watch for more details!

Food Bank

FOOD BANK DONATIONS 
Let’s all make a renewed effort and make this an everyday project.

All donations of food, cleaning supplies, and paper products may be placed in the food box located in the narthex. Cash donations may be given to Charles Eustis or left in the church office. Please make checks out to “The Delaware County Food Bank”. Thank you for your support of this everyday mission 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 and 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 and onions, all kinds of paper products - napkins, paper towels, toilet tissue; all kinds of cleaning products, face soap & laundry detergent. Cash donations are welcome. 

Wednesday Morning Men's Breakfast and Bible Study

The Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study continues to meet each Wednesday morning at 6:30 am. Following their hot breakfast, the group reads a section from the Bible and discusses it. Any men interested are encouraged to join at any time.  If you have any questions concerning the group, please contact Pastor Allen or the church office.

 PW Reminders

Presbyterian Women

“From the Garden to the City: Revelation of Hope” is the theme of the Fab 5 PW gathering to be held on August 7th, 2010 from 10 am to 3 pm at the White Eagle Conference Center in Hamilton, NY. Rev. Pat Raube will be the keynote speaker incorporating song, story, poetry and conversation in a presentation based on Revelation 22. Other workshops include “Building Bridges Out of Poverty” led by Lynn Hasselbarth and “Digging Wells for a New Generation” les by the Rev. Sandy Damhof. All women of the church are welcome to attend. Registration is $30.00. For more information, please call or email JoAnn Gray at 687-5076 or joanngray@stny.rr.com.

PW News

PW will resume meetings on September 7th with a coordinating team meeting at 
Janet Maxwell's home. The Coordinating team is also planning to meet on November 2nd. 

Our annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 15th beginning with a dish to pass at 6:00 pm followed by a business meeting in the chapel at 7:00 pm. Installation of officers will follow. The tentative date for installation of officers is September 26th. 

PW will be sponsoring a bake sale on July 30th at the Fair on the Square. Bonnie Fleming is coordinating this event. Please support the sale by baking or volunteering to work. Baked goods can be dropped off in the red room before 3:00 PM on the 30th or brought directly to the village square from 4:30 – 5:30 PM. Proceeds to go to PW Mission work, telephone chain will be making phone calls to solicit baked goods.

PW is interested in sponsoring events for women and they are seeking your input. Please contact Kathy Sullivan with any input or leave suggestions in the church office.

PW held their chicken BBQ fundraiser on June 25th raising $160.00 to benefit mission work. 



Presbyterian Women
Calendar 

July 30th (Friday) - Bake Sale at Fair on the Square

September 7th (Tuesday) at 7:00 pm – Coordinating Team Meeting at the home of Janet Maxwell.

September 15th (Wednesday) at 6:00 pm – Dish to Pass Dinner followed by Annual Meeting in the Chapel at 7:00 pm.

September 26th (Sunday) –
Installation of Officers during the worship service at 11:00 am.


2010 CHRISTMAS STOCKING MISSION

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

2010 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. Thank You!



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.

The congregation donated $564 during February for the Blankets Plus offering. The PW has contributed an additional $436 to provide the $1,000 sent to this mission! Thank you for your support of this mission offering.

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Committee Meetings and Church Board Meetings

Upcoming Board meetings include:

August 11 – SESSION at 7:00 pm in the Red Room
September 19 – DEACONS at 7 pm (Library)
July 21 and August 18 – TRUSTEES at 7:00 pm  (Library)

Remember if you have a comment or concern, please contact an ACTING ELDER or the Clerk of Session. Letters to the Session should be addressed to the Clerk of Session at the church office or home address. Our current list of officers appears in each newsletter and may also be found on the following link.

Ministry Boards

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 or talk to any committee member with comments or concerns. If you have any questions regarding committee structures or committee chairs, please contact the Nancy Althaus, Clerk of Session. 

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 below. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.


Church Photo Directory

The new Church Photo Directories have arrived! They have been distributed to 
those who participated by having their picture taken or those who submitted their own photo. We have a few extra copies of the new Church Photo Directory. If you would like to have one please ask a Membership Committee member or you may stop at the Church office during the week.

Remember, if there are any address, phone, etc changes required please advise the Church office as soon as possible.

Again,thank you to all who took part.

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

If there are any address, phone, etc changes required please advise the 
Church office.

Thank you to all who took part.

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. 


News from MUSIC, WORSHIP & SACRAMENTS COMMITTEE

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. 

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

Our Graduates

College Graduates

Caitlyn Burr graduated magna cum laude from RIT, majoring in Accounting, with minors in Finance and Marketing. She was the varsity swim captain for the last two years, was Senior Athlete of the year, made Division 3 Swim Nationals the last three years, and holds 8 RIT Pool records. She belongs to a Business Fraternity and Honor Society. She will stay at RIT as a grad student to achieve an MBA in Accounting. She will also be an assistant swim coach at RIT.

Amber Gearhart is graduating from her residency program at Penn State Hershey Hospital. She held the position of chief resident and at graduation on June 19th received a very prestigious award in recognition of her compassion and dedication to her patients and the profession as shown during her residency. She has completed her fourth year as a resident and as of the beginning of July; she will no longer be a resident. She will now be a full-fledged Oby-gyn doctor. She has accepted a job working for Penn State at Hershey Hospital starting in June as an attending. She will be seeing patients and teaching and overseeing residents at the hospital and at a clinic in Hershey. She decided to take the summer off to spend with her daughter, Emma.

Emilee Mignier has graduated from Mount St. Vincent College with a Bachelors Degree in Arts and Communication.

Chris Mooney received his Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in Manhattan. He has been working at the Center for Living. Chris and wife Vivian live in NYC and enjoy hiking in the Catskills. His photography hobby is also taking off and becoming an enjoyable second job.

Ben Noble received his Associate Degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting through Herkimer College with Honors. Ben will be Majoring in Communications at SUNY Oneonta this Fall.

Ryan Sullivan has graduated from Alfred University with his Bachelors Degree in Engineering and Technology. He was a member of the Rugby Club, Eau-Alpha-Pi and the Honor Society. Ryan works as an Operations Clerk for Delaware County Electric Co-operative.


High School Graduates

Bethany Althaus has recently received awards as Cross Country MVP, Most Outstanding Track Senior, 2010 Outstanding Female Athlete and the U.S. Army National Scholar Athlete Award. She has been selected as a scholarship recipient from the Delhi Women’s Club. She has earned High Honor Roll or Honor Roll the last four years at Delaware Academy and is a member of the National Honor Society. Bethany will be attending Nazareth College, for a six-year doctorate majoring in Physical Therapy. Bethany has enjoyed being part of the Youth Group and participating in the mission trips.

Curt Beall has received the McNaught Memorial Award for Athletics in football and basketball. He is a member of the National Honor Society. Curt received a scholarship from Delaware School Business Officials Association for outstanding student achievement. Curt will be majoring in International Business at Nazareth College.

Erica Cantwell will be attending Hartwick College for 4 years, majoring in Physiology for Art Therapists. Erica has enjoyed being active in the Youth Group activities.

Russell Koronowski is graduating from Andes Central School. Russell has enjoyed his time in youth group and the mission trips that he has taken both with youth group and Citi-Hope. Russell plans on studying in the Hospitality Program at Delhi University.

Jason Little will be graduating from Delaware Academy and heading to Marist College in the fall. He plans to spend his freshman year on Marist's sister campus in Florence, Italy. He plans to pursue a degree in Communications and Marketing. Jason has enjoyed his time with youth group and the bonds that he has made with his Christian sisters and brothers in the group. 

Amanda Maxwell has been on the Delaware Academy honor roll for 4 years and has been active in Basketball, Soccer and Track, recently receiving Athletic awards in NYS Section 4, All Star for 2009 – ‘10 season. She was invited by Euro Sports to play in a soccer tournament in Barcelona, Spain in April 2010 and the team received 2nd place. Amanda was voted Most Outstanding Offensive Player on the Varsity Soccer Team in the 2009 –’10 Season. Amanda plans to attend SUNY Cortland, majoring in Childhood Education/Special Education. She would like to receive her masters in reading and literacy in hopes of teaching 1st grade. Amanda has felt being part of the Youth Group enlightening and spiritually uplifting.

Allison Noble participated in her graduation ceremony on June 18th and received her IEP in the ARC Program. Allison will continue with the ARC in their Community Living Skills Program.

Karli Tait will be graduating from Andes Central School. She will be attending SUNY Oswego in the fall to study Elementary Education. Karli has enjoyed her time participating in youth group.

Senior Meals and Angel Food Ministry

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.)

ANGEL FOOD BOXES 
Orders for Angel Food boxes will be taken at The United Ministry of Delhi. For more information go to:
http://unitedministryofdelhi.webs.com/ and follow the Angel Food Ministries links. 


Statements, Envelopes and Apportionment

If you would like a statement of your giving to date for 2010, 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 in the church office. If you have not picked up envelopes, please stop by the office. If you have not used envelopes in the past and would like a box this year, please contact the church office.

TRUSTEES HIGHLIGHTS 
Trustee Actions from June Meeting
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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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Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers meets here at FPC Delhi!

Weight Watchers meets here each Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church of Delhi. Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. You may contact Weight Watchers at WeightWatchers.com or by calling 1-800-379-5757.

Items to Save that Lend a Hand

With a little effort, you can contribute to a cause without spending any extra money! Just save your cancelled stamps following the instructions below.

Cancelled Postage Stamps – cut ¼ inch beyond stamp. These are used to buy Bibles and Religious Education material both in the United States and around the world.
The method for preparing stamps helps to determine their value. Follow these steps: 
• Stamps should be carefully trimmed with a ¼-inch margin around the entire stamp or set of stamps. Please do not cut the stamp. 
• Stamps damaged during trimming are of no value and should be discarded. 
• Do not tear or peel stamps from the envelope or leave a large ragged piece of paper around the stamp. Metered imprints are of no value and should not be saved. 
• Discard stamps with extremely heavy canceled markings, those with pen or pencil marks and those with obvious defects such as staple holes, held on with tape, etc. Stamps cut by letter openers and machines cannot be marketed and should be discarded. 
• Leave stamps attached to very old post cards (pre-1950) as the entire post cards are worth much more intact. 
• Do not fasten stamps together with tape, rubber bands, thread, paper clips or staples. Stamps need not be counted since they are sold by weight, not number of pieces. 
We also collect Box tops for education – found on many General Mills products. These are given to Delaware Academy to help pay for educational supplies not in the budget. 

Pull tabs from beverage, soups, cat and dog food, etc. (any aluminum pull tab). These are used to purchase medical and non-medical items for Shriner's Hospitals for Children.