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First Presbyterian Church

Delhi, NY

COURIER - SUMMER 2017


Delhi, NY July - August 2017

Information from Session Regarding the Pastor Nominating Committee

In the PC (USA) call process, the congregation gives authority to search for a pastor to a pastor nominating committee

(PNC). Once the PNC is elected, the other members of the congregation and the session have no role in determining

who will be the next pastor until the PNC is ready to present its nominee to the congregation for a vote.

The presbytery has a responsibility to work with the PNC members, to advise them, and to evaluate the nominee they

select to present to the congregation. The presbytery is authorized by our Book of Order to be partners with you in your

discernment process.

The presbytery may have recommendations for the session regarding the number of members for a PNC and the

process of electing a PNC. Often congregations will use the congregation’s nominating committee to propose a slate of

nominees for the PNC. In considering nominees for the PNC, the congregation’s nominating committee should strive for

a PNC that is representative of the whole congregation. It should consider church members of integrity who are

knowledgeable about the church and community and about Presbyterian theology and government; spiritual leaders

within the congregation and are active in the life and work of the congregation; able to make a significant commitment of

their time, energy, and very best wisdom; willing to accept this as a task of spiritual discernment, not being easily

influenced by personal desires or congregational politics, but rather listening for the voice of God able to honor

confidentiality.

The congregation must give careful and prayerful attention to the election of persons to serve in this important role.

The Process for Electing a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC)

Steps:

1. The presbytery authorizes the congregation to elect a PNC. (this step has been completed)

2. The session recommends the number of persons to serve on the PNC.

3. The nominating committee or another designated committee prepares a slate to be voted on by the congregation

at a meeting called by the session.

4. A congregational meeting is held to elect the PNC.

5. The PNC is elected and commissioned for its work.

At the June Session meeting, a unanimous decision was made to wait until we have a full Session, and all new Session

members in place (September 2017), until we move forward in this process. In the meantime, if anyone has any

suggestions on how many should serve on the PNC, or on possible candidates for the PNC, please feel free to let any

member of Session and/or the Nominating committee know. Thanks for your patience in this matter.

Session

Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays Interim Pastor

First Presbyterian Church 4 Clinton Street Delhi, NY 13753

607-746-2155 Emergency - 607-287-8250

[email protected]

I was born and raised in sunny California and lived there until 15 years ago, when I started moving eastward following the call to ministry. I was totally ready for a new part of the country, seasons and all, which is good, because my first move was to Indiana. I found the fall breathtaking! I shoveled my own driveway out of snow on my first Christmas day. I have always loved weather, no matter what. I now have experienced quite a few winters in Delaware County, NY, however, and when summer shows up (hopefully!) I am so happy to get outside. I think everyone in these types of climes must feel that way, so I have had to gear down my expectations for Sunday morning worship attendance since 2008. I now understand, but I cannot say I like half-filled pews. I would like to think that you, too, are praising God for the beauty that surrounds us, and the beauty of a relaxing vacation in some other place. God is so good, and praise is a vital part of our relationship with God. People occasionally tell me they do not need to go to church to praise God; they feel God’s nearness in many other ways and in many other places. I personally, can sense God in every place and everything as well, but those “places” are not, for me anyway, as satisfying as gathering with others for worship. I want to encourage you in this way: As this congregation continues in a season of transition, it is very good to gather, to continue to practice togetherness. It is vital that we listen to the Word of the Lord together, feel God’s promised presence when we gather, and to give of ourselves to God: time, talents and resources. Worship is a healthy habit, and sustenance for the soul. Make time for God. “Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.” In the frantic pace of life, we need to make time for God. Come to worship to gather in God’s presence, to be renewed and refreshed for every other hour of the week.

See you in worship! Pastor Lisa

“And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25 NRSV


4 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753 Phone: 607-746-2155 Fax: 607-746-2156

E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.fpcdelhi.org

Reverend Doctor Lisa Ruth Mays, Interim Pastor Officers and Boards 2017

SESSION

2017 Gail Dibble, 113 Delside Drive, Delhi, NY 13753 746-6377 John Nealis, 3962 Peakes Brook Road, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2542 Tom Philion, 282 Delside Drive, Delhi, NY 13753 518-929-3273 VACANT 2018 Susie Little, 1618 Arbuckle Hollow, DeLancey, NY 13752 746-2536 Joseph Maxwell, 22 Franklin Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-3515 Renee Maxwell, 34 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-6128 Kathy Sullivan, 21031 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13846 746-7287

DEACONS

2017 Joe Cantwell, 13491 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13753 746-3611 Joyce Goff, 485 Dunham Road, Delhi, NY 13753 746-8709 Heather Rosa, 72 Meredith Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-7659

2018 Betty Bell, 51 Hamden Hill Road, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2035 Donna Burgin, 40859 St Hwy 10, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2269 Vicki Noble, 75 Leisure Village Spur, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2013

2019 Kevin Lee, 2 Cross Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-6946 Barbara Thompson, 517 Olin Evans Rd, Franklin, NY 13775 829-6005 George Thompson, 517 Olin Evans Rd, Franklin, NY 13775 829-6005

TRUSTEES

2017 Erica Cantwell, 1730 Scotch Mountain Rd, Delhi, NY 13753 287-3074 Art Maxwell, 34 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753 746-6128 Steve McKeegan, P.O. Box 321, Delhi, NY 13753 746-2272 2018 Bruce Burr, 27 Crestwood Drive, Delhi, NY 13753 746-3046 Tom Leo, 200 Spencer Heights, Delhi, NY 13753 746-8265 VACANT 2019 Jacalyn Clark, PO Box 307, Delhi, NY 13753 845-676-4556 Ed Goff, 485 Dunham Road, Delhi, NY 13753 746-8709 VACANT

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 Susie Little, 1618 Arbuckle Hollow, DeLancey, NY 13752 746-2536

July - August 2017

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.fpcdelhi.org/

DELHI FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

4 CLINTON STREET DELHI

IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

COME JOIN THE SONGS AND FUN WHILE

LEARNING HOW TO BE A HERO

SAVE THE DATES FOR

JULY 23 THROUGH JULY 27

6:00 pm – 8:15 pm

BRING YOUR FRIENDS FOR ADDED FUN

FOR REGISTRATION OR

QUESTIONS: JUST

CALL 607.746.2155

OUR OFFICE IS OPEN

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

tel:(607)%20746-2155

Registration Form

Child’s Name: ____________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ Age: _____ Birthdate: __________ Last School Grade Completed: _________ Parent/Guardian name(s):___________________________________________ Parent Phone: Home _____________ Cell: _______________ Emergency Contact: Name: _______________________________ Phone: _______________ Relationship to child: _________________________________________ Names of persons with permission to pick up this child from VBS: Name: _____________________ Relationship: ____________________ Name: _____________________ Relationship: ____________________ Name: _____________________ Relationship: ____________________ Allergies: Y / N List if yes:___________________________________________ Medical Concerns Y / N List/explain if yes:______________________________

_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Family Doctor:_________________________ Dr.’s Phone:_______________________ Church affiliation: ______________________

“Do good! Seek peace and go after it!” (Psalm 34:14b)

Vacation Bible School July 23 - 27, 2017 ~ 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm

First Presbyterian Church, Delhi, NY

SHOP AT IGIVE.COM

FOR ALL YOUR

SUMMER NEEDS

It Does NOT Cost You or Our Church

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Christ’s Hands

In World War II, bombs destroyed a church in

Strasbourg, France. As parishioners cleared the

rubble, they discovered a statue of Jesus that was now missing both hands.

A visiting sculptor later offered to make repairs,

but church members declined, saying Christ “has no hands to minister to the needy or feed

the hungry or enrich the poor — except our hands. He inspires. We perform.”

St. Teresa of Avila wrote:

Christ has no body but yours;

no hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes with which he looks

compassion on this world.

Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good.

Yours are the hands with which he blesses all the world.

Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, yours are the eyes, you are his body.

Christ has no body now but yours.

DON’T FORGET!!

Returnable Bottle & Can Collection

benefits the

Youth Mission Work

Please drop returnable bottles & cans

off in the new Narthex

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

IN OUR MISSION WORK!

The Food Bank is our Summer Mission Emphasis!

Please remember that throughout the summer months there is a special need

for breakfast and lunch foods for children who would normally receive those

meals at school each day. Cash donations are always welcome as well and may

be placed in the offering plate or left at the church office. Please make checks

payable to First Presbyterian Church.

Spare Change for Mission!

The “Least Coin/Mile of Pennies” jar would like to be

filled to overflowing next Sunday! Please look around

for all those coins that are cluttering your life and

bring your coins in to the “Least Coin/Mile of Pennies”

jar in the narthex. These coins will help brighten

someone else’s life! The money collected from this jar

goes toward the “Fellowship of the Least Coin”

supporting our extra-mile mission giving with our

brothers and sisters around the globe. Please see the

pamphlet in the narthex or stop by the church office

if you want to know more about this offering.

Children in Worship

Children of any age are always welcome in

our worship. Children's bulletins are available in the narthex for kids of all ages

(including a few of us who are just feeling young at heart) and can help us engage in

the Biblical stories that are being read in worship.

The Child Care Room will be available to parents each Sunday. Feel free to use the

child care room if you need. The child-care room is located in the CE wing of the

building. Please contact an usher if you would like help getting to the child-care

room.

Puzzles, small toys, coloring and drawing materials are located in the hospitality

room on the shelves. Children are welcome to select a bag with items of

their choosing to use during worship. You may return the materials to the

shelves at the conclusion of the service or simply leave the bag in the pew.

Devotionals Available

The Upper Room Devotionals are

available on the information racks and

tables in the Narthex and outside the

church office. If you wish to contribute to

defray the cost, there is a wooden box in

the Narthex or you may leave donations

in the church office.

The summer worship schedule will run through September 3.

Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. those Sundays.

Services of Holy Communion

will be celebrated on Sunday,

July 16 & Sunday, August 13.

Please plan to

join us for these

special services

of worship!

SPARKS” GRouP Submitted by Nancy Althaus

The Women’s SPARKS (Study, Prayer,

Action, Reflection, Koinonia) group meets

each Wednesday morning at 7:30 am at

Crossroads Café. New members and

friends are welcomed at any time. We are

currently studying the Women of the

Bible. The group has selected “The Names

of God” for our next study to begin in

August. Please contact the church office

by July 15 if you would like a book

ordered. Join us next Wednesday

morning and share your thoughts!

LECTIONARY

READINGS

Consider reading the lectionary texts for

the upcoming Sunday as part of your own devotions and in preparation for Sunday

worship.

June 25, 2017 Third Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 21:8-21 Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17

Jeremiah 20:7-13 Psalm 69:7-10, (11-15), 16-18

Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39

July 2, 2017 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 22:1-14 Psalm 13 Jeremiah 28:5-9

Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42

July 9, 2017

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67

Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13Zechariah 9:9-12

Psalm 145:8-14 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

July 16, 2017

Communion Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 25:19-34 Psalm 119:105-112 Isaiah 55:10-13

Psalm 65:(1-8), 9-13 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

July 23, 2017

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 28:10-19a

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19 or

Isaiah 44:6-8 Psalm 86:11-17 Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

July 30, 2017

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 29:15-28

Psalm 105:1-11, 45b or Psalm 128 1 Kings 3:5-12

Psalm 119:129-136 Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

August 6, 2017

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 32:22-31

Psalm 17:1-7, 15 Isaiah 55:1-5

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21

August 13, 2017

Communion Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b

1 Kings 19:9-18 Psalm 85:8-13 Romans 10:5-15

Matthew 14:22-33

August 20, 2017 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 45:1-15

Psalm 133 Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Psalm 67 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32

Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28

August 27, 2017 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 1:8-2:10 Psalm 124 Isaiah 51:1-6

Psalm 138 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20

September 3, 2017

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Exodus 3:1-15

Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b

Jeremiah 15:15-21 Psalm 26:1-8 Romans 12:9-21

Matthew 16:21-28

Confirmands!!!!!

We are planning to begin confirmation classes this

fall! If you are interested in learning more about the

Christian Faith and perhaps becoming a member of

the First Presbyterian Church, please contact Pastor

Lisa or the church office. Meeting times will be

scheduled once the class is formed to suit

everyone’s busy schedules. Please feel free to

discuss any questions you may have with Pastor

Lisa or any Session member.

Taizé worship services

Submitted by Pastor Bobby Outterson Murphy of

the Delhi Clergy Association

I am very excited to let you all know that a few

churches in our area are working together to

organize regular Taizé worship services. Our first

gathering will be at 7pm on Thursday, August 17th

at United Ministry, with subsequent gatherings the

3rd Thursday of each month at other churches

(more information to come). Why am I excited

about this? And what is Taizé, you might ask? Well,

Taizé is an ecumenical monastic community

(including protestant, catholic, and orthodox

Christians) that hosts over 100,000 young people

from all over the world every year. Over time, the

community has developed a way of praying with

simple and meditative songs. If you joined us for

Maundy Thursday, you got a chance to experience

a taste of their contemplative style of worship

through chants, silence, candlelight, and art.

Fitness Classes Offered

The Senior Exercise Class will continue to meet Monday and

Wednesday mornings at 9:00

am in the Fellowship Hall. Dust off your sneakers and

join Corie Nealis for this Mission sponsored activity.

COMMUNITY EVENT

Join Us for Delaware

Opportunities Senior Meals here at First Presbyterian

Church Monday through Friday!

ALL seniors (age 60 and older)

and their spouses (regardless of age)

are welcome. Lunch is served from

11:45 am – 12:15 pm. For reservations please call

Delaware Opportunities at

746-2250.

The Kirk Thrift Shoppe The Kirk is now on Facebook! Please friend and follow us at The Kirk Thrift

Shoppe. We plan on posting, hopefully on a weekly basis, pictures, sales, holiday

specials, monthly causes and occasional raffles. So stop and see.

Thank You Everyone for all the wonderful donations. We are truly blessed to have

such caring and generous church and community members. Many thanks also to

all the volunteers who continue to make this all possible! It is a lot of work but it

is a lot of fun and it has been a joy to work with such dedicated people. Please

join us - email Nancy Thomson at [email protected] if you wish to volunteer.

The months of July and August we will celebrate Summer- time for family picnics,

swimming, summer sports and gardening. We now have a lot of summer clothes

including shorts, tee-shirts, swim wear and sandals for the whole family. We will

have a clothing sale mid-July - watch Facebook and the weekly Church Life. And

in August we will offer some going back-to-school clothes and items.

We hope to have the beautiful full/queen quilt that Polly DellaCrosse, Bonnie

Fleming and Wendy Swears made for the Office for the Aging raffle on display in

the Shoppe soon (when it is available and not at a fair or festival). Tickets are on

sale now in the Kirk Thrift Shoppe. Keep an eye out for it! The drawing will be

held at the Harvest Festival in September.

Please keep those donations coming in - you may leave them under the hallway

table outside the Thrift Shoppe or in the upstairs hallway outside the Church

Office. There are three bins in the office hallway. We could really use clear plastic

zipper bags - medium size, large paper shopping bags with handles and large

plastic bins for storage. Many thanks to all!


HOLIDAY BAZAAR The Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, November 4th, 2017 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- Kathy Sullivan Bake Sale- Barb Leo

Books & Plants- Linda Dewitt Jewelry- Toni Weaver Knitting, Crochet & Crafts- Barb Thompson Silent Auction- Donna Torma

Christmas- Linda Burr, Vicki Noble & Donna Burgin 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. We have started the Crafters Club on Tuesday evenings at

Betty Bell’s house from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Gather up your craft ideas and any supplies

you may like to contribute. It should be fun to

make some new Bazaar items- we have already

made some more Bible angels! We are presently

making some nice pilgrim figures for

Thanksgiving! There will still be a White Elephant

Sale even with The Kirk Thrift Shoppe open- also

Books, Children’s, Christmas, Jewelry, Plants and

Silent Auction. We have already put a lot of Kirk

Donations aside for the Bazaar. So work on your

knitting, crocheting and crafts. If you have some

great plants to share, please start some shoots or

seedlings now. We will keep you posted. Thank

You Everyone!

Thinking about stewardship

Christians give to the Lord because they are grateful. The giving

of themselves in totality - body, mind, spirit, talents, time and

material resources - is the Christian way of expressing their

thankfulness to God for all that they have. Responding to the

immeasurable love and grace of God, dedicated Christians open

their hearts and hands toward God in a spirit of appreciation and

love.

APPORTIONMENT

The Per Capita amount for 2017 has been set at $36.60 per

member. Per Capita apportionment is based on membership as of

December 31, 2015. Our apportionment is based on 184 members

giving a total of $6,734.40. 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

$36.60 to help pay this obligation. To date we have received

$2,148.06 towards this obligation from our church family.

TRUSTEES HIGHLIGHTS

Motion lights will be installed in bathroom and FH Hallway

Flooring in the manse has been shored up with shims and an additional “lally”

column

Window replacement in FH, upgrades to the handicap entrance and work on the

belfry to begin shortly

Driveway is in need of repair/replacement

Insurance with the Mable Agency has been renewed

Carpets in CE wing to be steam cleaned on June 30th after Senior Meals

Additional runners will be purchased for CE Hallways after steam cleaning is done

Floors in the Manse cannot be refurbished but will need to be replaced with a new

flooring

Knox Box has been received and will mounted to the building in a location

directed by the Fire Department

Security System is being reviewed to

encompass the office hallway and the door

leading to The Kirk

Next Trustees work day is Saturday June 24th

at 8am.

The shed at the back of the parking lot is in need

of a new roof

Additional shelving was purchased for The Kirk

Trustees Upcoming Meetings on Wednesday,

July 19th at 6:30 pm and Wednesday, August

16th at 6:30 pm.

First Presbyterian Church Delhi, New York

Budget vs. Actual

January - May 2017

*Please note the budget column represents the budget for January through May only.

**This report has not yet been approved by the Board of Trustees.

Please contact Treasurer George Thompson or the church office if you have any questions.

Respectfully Submitted,

George Thompson, Treasurer

Presbyterian Women A subcommittee of the Session

Schedule

July 21 – PW Bake Sale at Fair on the Square

(deliver goods to square by 5 pm)

July – Sewing Fellowship will be taking a break in July

August 18 – Sewing Fellowship at 3:30 pm in the blue room – please note the

change in time!

Mark your Calendar

The First Presbyterian Church will be holding

their annual Bake Sale at the Fair on the

Square, Friday, July 21. Plan on bringing your

baked goods to the church by 3 pm and

dropping off in the red room that Friday or

dropping them off directly at the Square by 5

pm. If you are interested in working the bake

sale, give Karen LaFever a call, 746-6339.

Thanks in advance!

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN!!

Save the date for the 2018 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women!

The 2018 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women will be held August 2–5, 2018 in

Louisville, Kentucky.

2018 is also the year that PW celebrates its 30th anniversary!

Thursday SEWING FELLOWSHIP

Sewing Fellowship will meet on Thursday, August 17 at 3:30 p.m. Please bring a friend and your favorite project, ideas and/or

willing hands and join us in the Blue Room. We are currently working on School Bags and Health Kits for Church World Service as well as

projects for the upcoming Bazaar. If you have questions, please contact Nancy in the church office. Hope you can join us and bring a friend!

Welcome to Vincent Kias Specht born May 17, 2017. Vincent is the son of Eric

and Fae Specht. He is welcomed by big sister, Talia. Proud grandparents are

Tammy Tully and Clifton Frazer. May God Bless Vincent and his family.

Welcome to Kaleb Derice Vittorio

Schindler born May 25, 2017 to proud parents Marena and Garrett Vittorio

Schindler (pastors of Bovina and Andes Presbyterian Churches). Kaleb arrived

weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. May God Bless

the Vittorio-Schindler family.

Lisa and Sean O’Connell have been blessed with a daughter, Emmeline Kathryn

O’Connell. Emmeline arrived on June 23, 2017 weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces.

Emmeline is welcomed by big sister Sara,

proud grandparents Chris and Jerry Kilmer and her aunts, uncles and cousins:

Matthew and Margaret Kilmer, Greg and Candace Kilmer, and Erin & Steve Austin

and their children. May God Bless Emmeline and her family!

Dr. Bob and Melody Barrett give Glory

to God and His blessings as we celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary on July 1st.

Among these blessings are the members and friends at First Church who have

blessed our lives as Bob ministered here on our journey together as God had

planned for us. We thank you all as we

recall fond memories of those years!

I would like to thank all those who sent so

many beautiful cards for my 90th birthday. I

appreciate each and every one. It was so

nice of you to think of me on this special

birthday.

God Bless,

Gloria Perkins

Dear Wonderful Members of FPC,

Thank you so much for your calls, prayers

and cards over the past few weeks. It is

never easy to lose a great grandpa, a

grandpa or a dad but knowing you are loved

and well looked after eases the pain. We love

you all right back!

God Bless you all,

Tom, Susie, Jason and Kelsey Little

Many thanks to Linda and Richard

Malcolm for planting and caring for all the

beautiful flowers and plants around the

church. Also thank you for all the meaningful

Marigold seedlings you donated to our

church family.

Congratulations to our youth for your

accomplishments! Our High School graduates include: Cullen LaFever, Amelie

Legg, Quentin McKeegan, Hannah Morley, Elizabeth Rasmussen, Rachel Sage and

Katie Weaver.

Our college and graduate school graduates

include: Kendall Aikens, Curt Beall, Cody

LaFever (December 2016), Kelsey Little (December 2016), Jaime Mills, Goodwell

Nzou, and Noah Oliver (January 2017).

We are so proud of you and wish you all

the best in your future. Remember that you have the love of God and your church

family with you always.

GRADUATE SCHOOL Jaime Mills, daughter of Barb Leo, earned

her Masters of Business Administration

(MBA) from Boston College. Jaime

continues to live and work in the Boston

area.

Goodwell Nzou, received a PhD. from

Wake Forest University in molecular and

cellular biosciences.

Curt Beall, son of Greg and Connie Beall

received his certification in Public Sector

Management from the Rockefeller College

at SUNY Albany. Curt is attached to the

109th Airlift Wing Unit in Scotia NY, and is

currently deployed in Southeast Asia. He

plans to continue at Rockefeller College

this fall in the MPA program for Homeland

Security/Cyber Intelligence.

College Graduates

Kendall Aikens, the daughter of Nora

Mallette, graduated from SUNY Potsdam in

May on the President’s List with a

bachelor’s degree in Archeology. Kendall is

currently living in Potsdam and seeking

employment.

Cody LaFever, son of Duane and Karen

LaFever, graduated from SUNY Oswego

and received his Bachelor’s degree in

Science and Physics this past December.

He will be attending the College of

Environmental Science and Forestry in

Syracuse in the fall will receive a

Bachelor’s of Environmental Engineering

Degree in spring 2019. Cody is currently

working his third summer with Delaware

Engineering in Oneonta.

Kelsey Rae Little graduated in December

from Misericordia University with a

Bachelor of Science degree in Business.

Kelsey plans to pursue her certification in

Horse Massage this fall. Kelsey is the

daughter of Susie and Tom Little. She is

also the great granddaughter of the late

Eugene and Rae Vandenbord and the

granddaughter of Art & Renee Maxwell and

Judy & John Bauer.

Noah Oliver, son of Mary Lou Oliver and

the late Bill Oliver, received his Bachelor’s

Degree in January from SUNY Oswego.

Noah is continuing his studies pursuing a

Master’s Degree.

High School Graduates

Cullen LaFever graduated from Delaware

Academy on June 24th, 2017. Cullen has

been accepted to SUNY Delhi majoring in

Construction Management and will

continue to work for Delaware Bulldozing

this summer. Cullen is the son of Karen

and Duane LaFever.

Amelie Legg, graduated from Delaware

Academy and plans to attend Assumption

College in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Amelie is the daughter of Leanne and Terry

Legg and the granddaughter of Renee and

Art Maxwell.

Lauren Mable is the daughter of Kurt and

Julie Mable and granddaughter of Nancy

and Bob Mable. She graduated from

Delaware Academy. Lauren plans to attend

the SUNY Delhi this fall to major in

business.

Hannah Renee Morley graduated from

Delaware Academy this June. Hannah is

the daughter of Richard C. and Gayle

Wheeler Morley and the granddaughter of

Richard S. and Nancy Goodwin Morley. She

plans to attend SUNY Geneseo studying

Pre-law in the fall.

Elizabeth Rasmussen, the daughter of

Scott Rasmussen and granddaughter of

Alma Rasmussen. Lizzie plans to attend

Colgate University in the fall.

Rachel Sage graduated from Delaware

Academy. Rachel is the daughter of Bret

and Courtney Sage and granddaughter of

Gail Dibble and the late Lou Dibble. She

plans to attend Onondaga Community

College in the fall.

Katie Weaver, granddaughter of Toni and

Joe Weaver graduated from Baldwinsville

High School on June 18, 2017. Katie is the

daughter of David and Carrie Weaver. She

plans to attend Hartwick College in the fall.

We offer congratulations to Connie

Beall who was selected recently as a

Daniel B. Swift Scholar Recognition

Honoree!

JULY BIRTHDAYS

July 1 – Chris Kilmer

Tom Little

Nancy Thomson

3 – Kaleb Ambrose

Anna Arehart

Molly Arehart

Joe Weaver

4 – Lucas Baier

Caitlyn Hilton

Trent Kathmann

5 – Janet Maxwell

6 – Randy Reinshagen

7 – Frieda Snyder

8 – Kacie Aitken

Adrionna Cecce

James Ellis

11 – Elaine Reinhardt

12 – John Anderson, Jr.

14 – Kevin Lee

15 – Patrick Conklin

16 – Laura Gioffe

17 – Joe Cantwell

Barb Mackey

18 – Mike Morley

19 – Chris Hooker

22 – Jackie Howard

Chris Mignier

27 – Gert Mostert

Ed Goff

29 – Gwenn Nealis

30 – Glenn Nealis

31 – Kassandra Gearhart

Lia Grace Rosino

Sally Jack

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

August 1 – Joe Rosa

Linden Kilmer

2 – Renée Maxwell

Phoenix Conklin

3 – Nancy Althaus

Jeff Baier

Betsy Bray

Garrett Morgan

Jim Merwin

Karleigh Roberts

Matthew Weaver

4 – Ida Bove

Maureen Kennedy

5 – Alex Cantwell

6 – Herman Conklin

Elizabeth Rasmussen

7 – Amelia Gibson

Annaliese Olsen

Greg Kilmer

9 – Emily (Schmitt) Hull

10 – Arthur Maxwell

Benjamin Noble

11 - Carolyn Massey

12 – Charles Beveridge

Angela (Perkins) Rosino

13 – Matt Weaver

14 – James Smith

Kathryn Anderson

Amelia Roye

16 – Jerry DeWitt

Anthony Ambrose

Mary Reinshagen

18 – Nicole Mackey

19 – Ava Mooney

Patrick Sullivan

20 – Nolan Patry

21 – Abigail (Oliver) Losie

22 – Joan E Pawlikowski

Dixon Yepez

23 – John Nealis

24 – Logan Newbold

J Jim Smith (son)

Barbara Perkins

26 – Sara Cecce

Darcy Gibson 27 – Charlie Beveridge (son)

Jeff Gearhart

28 – Steve Conklin

Aileen Nealis

30 – Janet Schwengber

Gary Manning

September Birthdays

September 1 – Bruce Burr

2 – Scott Clark

Nancy Morley Janice Raitt

3 – Gary Leahy Ava Sprague

4 – Donna Burgin 6 – Kevin Raber

9 – Liz Arehart 13 – Kenneth Soden

Our prayers and sympathy are with Don

and Jane Hymers and Barb and Tom Leo

on the passing of Jane’s brother-in-law,

Bob Nicholson on May 6, 2017.

We offer our sympathy and prayers to

Susie, Tom, Jason and Kelsey Little, Peg

Maxwell and Judy and John Bauer on

the passing of Eugene Vandenbord on

May 30, 2017.

A graveside service will be held

Saturday, August 5 at 10:00 am at the

Bovina Cemetery.

Prayers and sympathy are with Tom,

Susie, Jason and Kelsey Little on the

passing of Tom’s father, Dick Little on

June 9, 2017.

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!

Our prayers are with those who have

recently had outpatient procedures, surgery, are facing major changes in

their lives, been hospitalized or are facing difficult health concerns.

Human Services Committee

This 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)

Dental bills

Rent Electric bills

Nursing home costs Funeral costs

General expenses after illness or accident

This committee is asking that everyone

keep other members in their hearts and if you see someone in need, please call

the church office.

Come Join the Fun! What says summer better than a campfire? A campfire

with friends! Campfire Thursdays will start July 6th

at Tom and Susie Little's house on Arbuckle Hollow.

We would like to open the location up to anyone else

willing to host on July 20, August 10 and August 24.

Come enjoy one another's company and a S'More! If

you play guitar, feel free to bring it!! Call Susie for

directions. The fun starts at 7:30! (bring your swim

suit if you like to swim in a pond!)

Let's get together on Tuesday, August 22 and go out

for dinner and a show! The Forestburgh Playhouse puts on

a dinner and Cabaret before the real show for $28.50 and

then we will watch Crazy for You for $44. There are

brochures in the office for more details about the show. We

will meet at the church at 3:30 to arrange carpooling and

head out from there. Dinner starts at 6:00. Call the church

office or Carolyn Massey or Susie Little for details.

ALZHEIMER’S CARE TEAM If you are interested in supporting others by

serving on an Alzheimer’s care team, please contact

the office. The team would provide respite for people who are

struggling to care for someone in their home

with Alzheimer’s or other memory loss diseases.

Training is provided (3 hours). A four person

team would then have a 2 hour time commitment

each month. Brochures with additional

information are available in the church office and

on the bulletin board in the office hallway.

ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY

PROJECT

The First Presbyterian Church of Delhi is heading the School Supply project for the Delhi Community.

This project helps to provide school supplies, backpacks and items needed for a successful school year to

Delaware Academy students in need. First Presbyterian Church will be sorting and delivering all the

donations this year. Cash contributions are also greatly

appreciated and are often used to purchase socks, underwear,

backpacks and snacks. Checks should be made payable to “First

Presbyterian Church” with ‘school supplies’ on the memo line and

may be dropped off in the church office or mailed to First

Presbyterian Church, 4 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753.

Please submit all donations by Thursday, August 31 so they can

be sorted and distributed. There is a basket outside the First

Presbyterian Church Office for school supply donations. The

school does very much appreciate this ministry. What has been

donated in the past has been used. Thank you for your help with

this important local mission! If you have any questions, please call

the First Presbyterian church office at 607-746-2155.

We have communicated with the school and the following items are needed for this mission

outreach to our community:

glue sticks #2 pencils colored pencils markers erasers rulers (12”) lotions dental picks juice boxes child size mittens character band aids sturdy three-ring

binders

crayons (24 pack Crayola brand is preferred by most teachers)

Full-size backpacks – especially backpacks suitable for boys (“generic” are best – no cartoon characters, etc.)

spiral notebooks scissors (especially blunt) deodorant male/female mini shampoo bottles toothbrushes/mini toothpaste chapsticks tampons other items from the supply lists available on the

school website or in the FPC office

God in heaven, hear my prayer.

Keep me in thy loving care.

Be my guide in all I do.

Bless all those who love me

too. Amen.

Join US at VBS July 23-27

Flowers

July 2 – David & Nancy Althaus

9 – 16 –

23 – 30 –

August 6 – Renee & Art Maxwell

13 – 20 – Harry & Betty Bell

27 – September 3 –

10 – Janet Maxwell

Deacons Flower Responsibility & Hospital

Visitation for July & August: Heather Rosa

Deacons Flower Responsibility & Hospital Visitation for September:

Betty Bell & Donna Burgin

CHURCH BOARDS

July 12 – Session July 19 – Trustees

August 9 – 6:30 pm Session August 16 – 6:30 pm Trustees

August 27 – 10:30 am Deacons

The Deacons will not meet during July.

LITURGISTS

July 2 – Carolyn Massey

9 – Nancy Althaus 16 – Tom Philion

23 – Sarah Philion 30 – Kevin Lee

August 6 – Gail Dibble 13 – Heather Rosa

20 – Bea Mooney 27 – Heather Rosa

September 3 – Ed Goff 10 –

SUMMER MUSIC July 2: The "Belles" – Nancy A.,

Connie Beall, Gia Cantwell, Renee Maxwell

Jackie Gibson will be substitute pianist

July 9: Bea Mooney

July 16: Linda Malcolm

July 23: Jim Merwin

July 30: Ed Goff & Andy Baldauf

August 6: Open

August 13: Open – Gayle Olsen will be

substitute organist

August 20: Bea Mooney - "How Great Thou Art" (Bells)

August 27: Pastor Lisa

September 3: Jackie & Darcy Gibson

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

Newsletter articles are due in the office

Monday, August 28, 2017 in order to be

placed in the

September and

October Courier. If you

are able to turn items

in earlier, it is greatly

appreciated.

Remember: *If you want to use social

media as part of your prayer practice, tag First Presbyterian Church on Facebook or

Instagram @fpcdelhi using #FPCDelhiPrays

Church on Facebook First Presbyterian Church of Delhi, NY is on

Facebook. Please join us by entering First

Presbyterian Church of Delhi, NY in Search and click on “Like”. (Tip: be sure to include

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other important information regarding worship, mission, etc. Please be sure to

“Share” with your Facebook friends to help spread this message.

Check Out Our Website

Our web address is

www. fpcdelhi.org

Information Check

Please check the name and address

on this newsletter and names on the

birthday list. If there are any changes,

additions or corrections, which should be

made, please contact the church office at

607-746-2155 or

e-mail:

[email protected].

Thank you!

Holiness 2.0

For the Hebrews, who had experienced

the anguish of slavery and exile,

holiness had to do with separation.

Adherence to sacred law [ensured]

that they would not be absorbed into a

foreign culture, a legitimate fear for

them as a people. The Law was quite

functional in preserving their Jewish

identity.

[But] Jesus turns this custom upside

down. Rather than insist on separation,

he preaches inclusion. Rather than

remove himself from “sinners,” he

joins with them in love. For Jesus,

holiness is about connection, not

separation. It is about putting aside

the fear of our own alienation and

annihilation while trusting in love to

heal every breach.

—Quantum Grace, Judy Cannato

http://www.fpcdelhi.org/


Independence Day lessons for church life

• Return to the basics — On July 4

we commemorate the origins of our

country. In terms of faith, we also

periodically need to hear again the

foundational stories of Creation, the

Israelites and, of course, Jesus.

• Honor the gift of freedom — “For

freedom Christ has set us free … do

not submit again to a yoke of

slavery” (Galatians 5:1, ESV). We

strive as citizens to preserve and live

out our national freedom. Likewise,

as citizens of God’s kingdom we live

gladly in the freedom of salvation

and share that gift with others.

• Enjoy community — July 4 is known for picnics, parades and other

community gatherings. Similarly, the church is nourished by coming

together for worship, meals and other special events.

• Be light in the darkness — As fireworks brighten the sky with light and

color, the church is called to display the Gospel’s unique light in a dark

world. Our word dynamite and the Greek word for power — as in, “You

will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you” (Acts 1:8) —

share a root. Through God’s power in us, we share Jesus — dynamically!

— with others.

—Heidi Mann

July 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

BOUNTIFUL GIVING SUNDAYS 1 Carpet cleaning

churchwide

KIRK CLOSED 10:00 am Meeting with

Lay Pastors

2

9:30 am Summer

Worship

10:30 am Coffee Hour

3 9:00 am Fitness Class

10:00 am Monday Morning Bridge

11:00 am Delaware Opportunities

Senior Meals

4 Office Closed in

Observance of

Independence Day

10:00 am Tweedie Family Reunion

5 7:30 am SPARKS at Crossroads Cafe

9:00 am Fitness Class

10:30 am Advanced Tai Chi

11:00 am Delaware Opportunities Senior

Meals

5:30 pm Community Orchestra Rehearsal

6 11:00 am Delaware

Opportunities Senior

Meals

6:30 pm Yoga for All

7:30 pm "Campfire Thursdays"

7 9:00 am Kirk Thrift Shoppe

Open

10:00 am Yoga - "Gentle" Yoga

11:00 am Delaware


Meals

8 9:00 am Kirk Thrift

Shoppe Open

10:00 am Meeting with

Lay Pastors

9 9:30 am Summer

Worship




Senior Meals

11 11:00 am Delaware Opportunities

Senior Meals

5:30 pm Weight Watchers

6:00 pm Crafters Club for Bazaar at

the home of Betty Bell





Meals

5:30 pm Community Orchestra Rehearsal

6:30 pm Session Meeting

13 11:00 am Delaware


Meals


7:00 pm Raleigh Ringers

concert in Greene

Workshop TBA


Open


11:00 am Delaware


Meals


Shoppe Open

16 9:30 am Summer

Worship with

Communion





Senior Meals

7:00 pm Boy Scout Committee

Meeting


Senior Meals








Meals

6:30 pm Trustees Meeting

20 3:30 pm Sewing Fellowship

4:00 pm Delaware


Meals


7:30 pm "Campfire Thursdays"


Open


11:00 am Delaware


Meals


Shoppe Open

23 Bountiful

Giving Sunday

VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOL

9:30 am Summer

Worship

24 VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOL



Senior Meals

7:00 pm MWS meeting

25 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL


Senior Meals




26 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

7:30 am SPARKS at Crossroads Cafe



Meals

27 VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOL

11:00 am Delaware


Meals



Open


11:00 am Delaware


Meals


Shoppe Open

30 9:30 am Summer

Worship




Senior Meals

July 23-July 27

6:00 pm – 8:15 pm

August 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

BOUNTIFUL GIVING SUNDAYS


Senior Meals







Meals

3 11:00 am Delaware


Meals



Open

10:00 am Yoga - "Gentle"

Yoga

11:00 am Delaware


Meals


Shoppe Open

6 9:30 am Summer

Worship



Senior Meals


Senior Meals







Meals




Meals


7:30 pm Campfire Thursdays


Open


Yoga

11:00 am Delaware


Meals


Shoppe Open

13 Delaware

County Fair

9:30 am Summer

Worship with

Communion

14 Delaware County Fair



11:00 am Delaware County Senior

Council


Senior Meals



Senior Meals





7:30 am SPARKS at Crossroads Cafe



Meals

6:30 pm Trustees Meeting

17 Delaware County

Fair

3:30 pm Sewing Fellowship

4:00 pm Delaware


Meals


18 Delaware County

Fair

9:00 am Kirk Thrift Shoppe

Open


Yoga

11:00 am Delaware


Meals

19 Delaware

County Fair

9:00 am Kirk Thrift

Shoppe Open

20 9:30 am Summer

Worship



Senior Meals

7:00 pm Boy Scout Committee

Meeting


Senior Meals







Meals

4:30 pm A Pealing Sound Bell Rehearsal



Meals


7:30 pm Campfire Thursdays


Open


Yoga

11:00 am Delaware


Meals


Shoppe Open

27 Bountiful

Giving Sunday

9:30 am Summer

Worship

10:30 am Deacons

Meeting in the

Library

28 NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE




Senior Meals

7:00 pm MWS meeting


Senior Meals







Meals

4:30 pm A Pealing Sound Bell Rehearsal

31 SCHOOL SUPPLIES

DEADLINE 11:00 am Delaware


Meals


BOUNTIFUL

GIVING SUNDAYS

September 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

"Now you belong to him … In order that you might be useful in the service of God."

Romans 7:4 (TEV)


Open


11:00 am Delaware


Meals


Open

3 9:30 am Summer Worship

4 Labor Day


11:00 am Delaware


Meals

5 11:00 am Delaware


Meals


6:00 pm Crafters Club for

Bazaar at the home of

Betty Bell

6 7:30 am SPARKS at

Crossroads Cafe


11:00 am Delaware


Meals

4:30 pm A Pealing Sound Bell

Rehearsal


7 11:00 am Delaware


Meals



Open


11:00 am Delaware


Meals


Open

10 9:30 am Sunday School

10:00 am Choir Gathers

10:30 am Worship with

Communion


10:00 am Monday Morning

Bridge

11:00 am Delaware County

Senior Council

11:00 am Delaware


Meals



Meals


6:00 pm Crafters Club for

Bazaar at the home of

Betty Bell

13 7:30 am SPARKS at

Crossroads Cafe


11:00 am Delaware


Meals

4:30 pm A Pealing Sound Bell

Rehearsal



Meals



Open


11:00 am Delaware


Meals


Open

We welcome everyone each Sunday for worship. Our summer worship (9:30 am) schedule will run June 4 – September 3 this year. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. those Sundays.

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