PARKMINSTER

LIFE

Parkminster Church 2710 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY

14624 585-247-2424

www.parkminster.com

Parkminster Fall Work Day — Saturday October 24th 9:00 am – Noon

Its time to get ready for cool weather and, yes, even snow!

Your Parkminster family needs your helping hand at the annual fall work day.

Mark your calendars!

Trustees will carefully organize tasks to allow social distancing. Please wear a mask—you can remove it if you are working distanced from others. Wear it when you are in close proximity to others.

We had a great time working together in August. You won't want to miss this opportunity to take part in the fun, fellowship and blessing of being together with your church family as we care for the property God has entrusted to us.

Sign up at parkminsterchurch@gmail.com or 247-2424

Your Trustees

Family Ministry

is sponsoring this

OUTDOOR EVENT!

Bring your own chair and wear

a mask, dress for the weather

Lawn Games, Music, Sharing

about what is happening at

Parkminster, Bonfire, Smores,

Cider & Donut Holes

(prepackaged)

Pumpkin Painting Contest

with prizes!

RSVP

247-2424 or

parkminsterchurch@gmail.com

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Sunday Worship @ 10:30 am

Streaming live &

In Person (With Precautions)

Sunday Service is now available in

person (socially distanced & with precau-

tions) and streaming live on Facebook every

Sunday morning or on our website at 1 pm at

Parkminster.com!

Midweek Devotional Short 10 minutes or less videos focused on the

Scripture and sermon from Sunday. These will

be found on Facebook on Wednesdays in

the afternoon. This is a way to refresh in the

middle of the week what we discussed on Sun-

day and get some background and extra depth

into the Scripture we discussed.

Song of the Month! Pg. 6

The "Worship Song of the Month" -- a song or

hymn to focus our hearts together as a

church.

Sundays—Use the Sanctuary Entrance Only

FYI:

The church

office will be

closed

October 1, 2 & 5

Trustee Update

Hello Parkminster family,

The Trustees have been working hard to care for

our building and property during this challenging

time. I want to give you an update on several big

projects:

Security camera system: this has

been discussed over the last few

years and more than a few of you

have told us this would be

desirable. We have completed the

installation of 6 cameras at most

entrances and will install 2 more to

cover remaining areas. They are

motion activated and once triggered it is record-

ed. We review all video and will contact people

who don’t smile on their way into the building……

just kidding!

Siding and window replacement: the old clap-

board siding facing Chili Ave (the “bowl”) has

been in very bad shape for some time, in fact

things are so bad now water is getting into the

building. Also, the windows are original to the

building and need replacing. We have selected a

very good contractor, look for work to begin soon.

Vinyl siding, new windows, and aluminum trim

equals maintenance free!

Entrance doors re-keying and repair: we have not

changed the entrance locks in decades and there

is a huge number of keys to the building out there

with people who have left the church and also

lost keys, making the building less than secure.

In addition, many of the locks and related hard-

ware are old and in need of repair, cleaning, lu-

brication, and adjustment. Just last week an exit

door in the sanctuary was found to be inoperable.

We have a locksmith we have worked with be-

fore, Glenn Miller, who is great to work with and I

highly recommend. New keys will be distributed

to those who need them.

Manse: we have lost all our previous renters and

have been cleaning and making repairs, looking

to rent it soon. If you know of anyone looking to

rent a house w/ three bedrooms please contact

us.

Blessings to all, Scott McClurg

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Ways to “church” during the rest of the week

I have come to truly settle in and, yes LOVE, the way we are doing church on Sundays during covid. I have looked around and asked around to learn what other churches are doing. Some have not had services at all. Some have just started in-church services. Some are continuing online ser-vices. One church - Union Presbyterian in Scottsville - has combined efforts with the Methodist church next door and has been doing live services from the back of a pickup truck in the church parking lot and people can tune in on their car radios. Kind of like going to a drive-in movie. The parking lot has been full!

What spirit and creativity we have in finding ways to praise God! I believe everyone who has preached and led worship at Parkminster through the pandemic has been superb! And I have wit-nessed profound growth in those who have relentlessly gotten up in front of us to bring us messages of hope, resilience, and wonder in how great God is. Thank you. You are the breath of life we need.

The addition of the Davies to the Worship Team has also been an infusion of joy and enthusiasm. I personally feel the presence of the Holy Spirit when we are all together on Sunday mornings.

I want to reintroduce the power of praising God all week by continuing to show our Christian love to our community, both within our church, our neighborhoods, and the larger community of Rochester. I know many of you continuously care for each other and your neighbors. This is exactly what I love about you all.

I have been masking and distancing and staying away from people for the past 6 months. But I am aware that the parts of the community we were serving before COVID are still in need of help.

St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality has remained open for needed services during the week, and on Sunday afternoons they are still open for dinner and hospitality (many of the people who come on Sundays live alone and have no contact with people during the week, so the hospitality is as im-portant as the meal). I am going to start helping with this one Sunday a week. I won’t ask people to jeopardize their health by coming out in person but I have a list of things that are needed if you would like to contribute in that way. I was so overwhelmed last winter by the selfless kindness so many of you showed to the St. Joe’s community.

St. Joseph’s - Items needed:

• bag lunch supplies - lunch meat, cheese, individual packs of chips, crackers, cookies, fruit, gran-ola bars, water, paper lunch bag, ziploc bags

• hand soap, dish soap, paper supplies, coffee, hygiene supplies for men and women (travel sizes are good).

Open Door Mission’s Coldwater House for homeless women and their children is still open, alt-hough volunteers have not been utilized since March. If you would like to support Coldwater House during these times, they are requesting donations of certain items:

Coldwater House - items needed:

• paper products (paper towels, tissues, toilet paper)

• fall and winter clothing for women and children in all sizes.

Finally, Aurora House in Spencerport is looking for volunteers. They are a comfort care/hospice home providing care for 2 residents at a time. They will be reopening soon and need volunteers for caregiving, cleaning, yard maintenance, assisting with fund raising projects, etc. No training is need-ed to apply - training provided. To learn more, if you are interested, contact Aurora House at: aurorahousewmc.com or call 584-617-4863.

If you have questions about any of these community needs, feel free to contact me as well. patfink51@gmail.com or 585-797-5951.

Pat Fink

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Below are the Life Groups that are

available this Fall!

Contact the leader of the group for

more information.

No Dumb Questions

Open to anyone with questions

about God, spirituality, and

Christianity.

Zoom meeting is an option if you

are uncomfortable meeting in person.

Meeting Oct. 2 & 16 & 30

Signup with Dan at samuraichefg@gmail.com

Led by Dan Kuehn 880-3771

Aging Well

We will meet a few times through the

year to share information for aging &

helping our parents through issues

that arise with aging.

If you have a topic that would be help-

ful to you, let us know.

Led by Debbie McClurg & Karen

Irvine 247-2424 or

parkminsterchurch@gmail.com

The Men’s group meets every other Friday from 7—8:30 pm.

We meet for fellowship, prayer, study, encour-agement, and accountability.

Meeting Oct. 9 & 23

Organized by Dan Kuehn 880-3771

The groups below have not decided

when they will begin.

Women’s Sunday Morning Life Group

Contact church office 247-2424

Parkminster Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Group

You are invited to join

us every other

Wednesday evening

at 7 pm in Room 201

Meeting October 14 & 28

If you have any questions, please contact

Dan Kuehn at samuraichefg@gmail.com

Heart to Heart Bible/Book Study

Tuesdays @ 1 pm

This group meets Tuesday afternoon at 1 pm

in the Library.

The study has not been decided. Leadership

will rotate. Come for sharing, study, & prayer.

Questions?? Contact Ruth Blekkenk.

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Prism Youth Check out the youtube channel :prism youth group, a blog parkminsterprismyouth.wordpress.com, There are also announcements on prism instagram: prismstudents.

Everyone who enters the building

Monday through Saturday use the

Office entrance. You are required to

sign in & answer 3 questions. This is

to meet building use requirements. Please

do not use any other entrance during the

week. Thanks so much!

Kindergarten thru 5th Grade

We hope to be able to start

soon. Watch for Updates!

Parkminster’s Shine Kids Ministry

Our curriculum consists of studying stories

from both the Old Testament and New

Testament.

NURSERY & PRESCHOOL CARE

The Nursery & Preschool Care is not cur-

rently available due to restrictions with

COVID-19. We will reassess when there

is a need.

Thursdays during the school year

from 6:30—8:00 pm

We are currently meeting in person!

We will meet outside if possible or in

the church Social Hall.

Masks Required 2020 Directory is Available!

They are available on the

Counter in the Foyer.

If your information is not correct, please call

or email the church office at: 247-2424 or

parkminsterchurch@gmail.com

Shine Volunteers Needed

Please contact Dawn Stocks or the church office if you are able to help out! We would like to set it up so you would do one Sunday a month. You could do

it with a spouse or friend, 2 adults/Sunday

We are also looking into online formats to get together.

Healthy Harvest Food Cupboard

Contact the Church Office @ 247-2424

Our Food Cupboard is available to all who attend Parkminster. It is also available to the community.

During this difficult time, you will be able to get a box of food every 2 weeks if you need it.

Call the Church Office to arrange a time to pick up the food. 247-2424

Worship Song of the Month

Our October "Worship Song of the Month" is All I Have Is Christ. We'll hear or sing the song sev-eral times in worship throughout this coming month. If you don't already know "All I Have Is Christ," there are a bunch of great recordings online, but probably my (Carrie) favorite cover is by Shane & Shane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViU48WU6tY8. Watch your weekly Parkminster emails for stories about the song, and for reflections you can use in personal devotional times!

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Church Office Hours are

Monday—Friday

8:30 am—12:30 pm

Call ahead to be sure Debbie is in the office that day.

Sound Team Technician Trainees Needed Contact David Jackson or if you are interested. We will train you!

Thank you for both your online giving and those mailed to

the church! Your continued support of Parkminster's

ministry is very appreciated.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Contact the Church Office for the following:

Prayer Chain (via email)

Prayer Vigil Update (in weekly bulletin)

Parkminster Life Prayer Vigil (in monthly newsletter)

Contact Debbie McClurg in the church office at: Phone: 247-2424

E-Mail: parkminsterchurch@gmail.com

Parkminster Church Leadership 2020 Church Staff

Pastoral Care David Jackson

Youth Director Steve Finley

Administrative Secretary Debbie McClurg

Financial Secretary Denise Shaffer

Treasurer Patty Willit

Music & Worship Director Carrie Davies

Family Ministry Coordinator Dawn Stocks

Elders (Moderator: Rev. Charles Roberts)

2020 2021 2022

David Jackson Dan Kuehn Cindy Tawaf

Bob Jackson

Deacons (Moderator: Margie Gartner)

Karen Irvine Denise Shaffer Patty Willit

Margie Gartner Lisa Pooley Sharon Montgomery

Trustees (Chairperson: Scott McClurg)

Paul Irvine Scott McClurg Tom Shaffer

Jim Connelly

Due Date for the

NOVEMBER

Parkminster Life

Is October 16th!

OCTOBER

1 Julie Lee

7 James Connelly

10 Arianna Jankowski

14 Roxanne Connelly

31 Mateen Tawaf

ANNIVERSARIES

4 Scott & Debbie McClurg

5 Pat & Garry Fink

If your birthday or anniversary is not listed on our monthly listing, please

email Debbie at parkminsterchurch@gmail.com

Parkminster’s Vision

We aspire to be a dynamic, Christ-led community, seeking and serving God

and our neighbors.

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2020 Parkminster Financial Summary

Jun Jul Aug YTD YTD +/-

Beginning Balance (Savings + Checking) 221,655 220,515 215,830

+ Budget Income (details below) 7,660 9,124 10,185 100,992 11,609

- Budget Expenses 8,596 14,135 10,291 98,987 -26,078

+ Designated Accounts Income 1,095 1,221 1,410

- Designated Accounts Expenses 1,299 895 1,456

Ending Balance (Savings + Checking) 220,515 215,830 215,677

- Designated Accounts Liabilities 25,347 25,672 25,626

Net Cash 195,169 190,157 190,052

- Designated Accounts Assets (details below) 183,626 183,626 183,626

Current budget surplus/deficit 11,542 6,531 6,425

YTD Sustainability Goal

Budget Income Details: YTD YTD +/- Pledged / unpledged / loose income

Pledged offerings 62,454 601 ----+ Goal Actual + / -

Unpledged offerings 10,721 -1,279 | ------> 81,955 73,341 -8,614

Loose offerings 166 -834 ----+ (see Note 6 below)

Misc income 16,342 16,142

Rents 11,309 -3,020

Total: 100,992 11,609

Designated Account Assets:

Pinneo fund 38,080

Geerhold fund 77,747

Manse sale 67,799

Total: 183,626

Definitions:

1. "YTD +/-" is the amount we are currently over budget (+) or under budget (-) for that item. 2. "Designated Accounts" are funds from savings/checking that are reserved for specific purposes such

as Deacons, Youth (Prism), Healthy Harvest, etc. Designated Accounts income is separate from budget

income and comes primarily from designated giving, special offerings, fundraisers, and bequests.

3. "Designated Accounts Liabilities" are the total reserved funds that we are obligated to pay in the future.

4. "Designated Accounts Assets" are the total reserved funds that can be spent as Session decides.

5. "Net Cash" is Designated Account Assets + current budget surplus (or - current budget deficit).

6. 'YTD Sustainability Goal' shows how we are doing on a YTD basis vs our 2020 goal of an additional

$13,853 in income. The '+ / -' column shows how much we're ahead (+) or behind (-) our goal.

Parkminster Church Prayer Vigil—9/25/20

PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING:

† Pray for healing for Ruth Blekkenk’s brother who is in the hospital.

† Pray for Connie Brown who lives in assisted living and has been very isolated because of the Coronavirus regulations.

It is causing her to feel alone and confused.

† Please pray for Karen Irvine’s mom Helen as she recovers from fall & injury.

† Pray for healing for Ruth Blekkenk’s friend Barbara as she recovers from a serious mowing accident that required sur-

gery on her spine and cracked ribs.

† Pray for healing for Lorraine Vasquez who is recovering at home after a hospital stay. † Pray for our members who are home alone during this time. Give someone a call this week. † Pray for our Parkminster family, that everyone would stay healthy, feel connected, and that we would all show the love

of Christ to our extended families, neighbors and friends while keeping social distancing.

† Brandon Willit has been assigned a 1 year tour of duty in Kuwait. Please pray for him, his wife Kelsey and two little

boys, Alex and Rocky.

† Please continue to pray for a miracle healing for baby Alex. He has a very serious lung disease.

† Pray for Elizabeth Porterfield and her mother - for family in Venezuela, and for peace and security there for family and

all who live there. Prayers for peace, stability of life, and the well being of the people in Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti.

† Pray for our members who are caring for aging parents as they deal with health and housing issues.

† Pray for Ralph & Sylvia Heimann as they live with health issues.

† Pray for the Session as they seek to discern God’s desires for our congregation.

† Pray for the trustees as they work to care for the church building & grounds, and the manse.

† Pray for the church leadership as they continue to guide us through this time without a pastor.

† Pray for our congregation during this time.

† Pray that our church officers be filled with the Holy Spirit.

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THANK YOU

Parkminster,

Thank you so much for choos-

ing to support my wife and I as

we pursue what God is calling

us to! Thank you for loving and

supporting us so well as we

journey into full-time ministry.

Thank you for having a heart for

college students

We couldn’t be more thankful

for you all. Know that we love

you and would love to share

how God is working through the

ministry of Campus One 80.

Much Love,

Josh & Bri