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Newsletter of Lewes Presbyterian Church June 2019

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From the Pastor

Schedule Change

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Session Highlights

Treasurer’s Report

Men’s Luncheon

Kelly Class Lunch

Ocean Grill

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Invite Your One Update

Thank You Notes

VBS

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Birthdays & Anniversaries

Thank You Notes

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Graduates & Confirmands

Mission Focus

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Help Wanted

Sight & Sound Trip

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Calendar

LPC s Editorial Staff

Greg Wiest, Pastor Barbara Barkdoll Bob Comeau Cathy Heronemus Jewel Levering Ellie Ziegler

INSIDE THIS ISSUE home refreshed. As the summer comes on, many of us will take time off and slow down in our schedule. I want to encourage you to read God’s word and study compelling books on the Christian faith. Last week, I gave you a list of some books that you might start on. We’ve got to keep our minds sharp as we engage the culture with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Finally, I would ask you to pray for me and for the Session as we discern how the Lord would have us engage in his mission in the world. Pray that we would be sensitive to his guiding and his leading. Pray that whatever we do would be done with excellence and bring glory to his name. In Christ, Pastor Greg

Dear Friends at Lewes, I want to let you know that Lewes and the Delaware coast is starting to feel like home. Pittsburgh was probably the place where I have lived the longest in my 55 years. So moving from that area was quite a bit different from moving from other places, but all of you have made me and my family feel at home and we love it here. In having lived in many different places there is one thing that I have found: when I am in fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ, I always feel right at home. We have a direct spiritual connection. We have a common savior, a common ethic and a command to love one another. So, I am at home with you because of your faith in Jesus. As we go into this summer, let’s remember to be welcoming to visitors, even if they are only passing through. One of the marks of the first century church was their hospitality to fellow believers and especially to missionaries as they were traveling. Let’s remember to seek out those who we do not know and introduce ourselves and give them a warm Lewes welcome. Perhaps we can be the church God uses to give some of the vacationers that spiritual boost they were lacking back home and we can be a blessing and send them

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Beginning June 2nd, the 9 o’clock worship service will begin at

9:15

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www.lewespresbyterianchurch.org Believing, growing and sharing the love of Christ.

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TREASURER’S REPORT, Jack Lesher, Treasurer January 1, 20189- April 30, 2019

General Fund 2019 2018

Revenue………...$154,331 $152,598 Expenditures ..... $133,858 $140,001 Excess Revenue $20,473 $12,597

Comments:

We are reporting for four months into 2019. That represents one-third of the whole year. We continue to receive more than we spend. That is great, of course. We are spending less due to lower staff payroll. Office staff is on a part time work schedule, plus we have one staff to manage our caregiving visits. Here again, more volunteers efforts are a big help.

Mission 2019 2018

Carryover………. $ 5,112 $ 6,943 Revenue………... $29,537 $29,809 Disbursements…. $27,094 $27,260 Carryover Cash $ 7,555 $ 9,492

Comments: The Mission Committee continues actively meeting to send funds to all those organizations active in helping the hurting and to share the Christian message.

Just Sayin’ God is love—tough love. Our free will gets us into trouble sometimes. There are plenty of reminders we receive when our actions backfire on us.

Jack Lesher

Treasurer

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS, Gerry Brown, Clerk of Session

Regular Session Meeting May 21, 2019

• Session met with and welcomed the following: New Members: Jeff & Jamie Gross, Scott & Eileen Campbell Confirmands: Jacob Irwin & Rachel Pappa

• Rob Hoeller has resigned from LPC Session and we thank him for his service.

• Session voted to endorse and support LASP as it adapts to a tuition-based program.

• Session approved sermon or Bible-based small groups beginning the Fall of 2019

• Session approved recommendations from the Endowment Committee for expenditures from the Endow- ment Fund for up to $2,500 to the LPC Mission Committee to supplement the Easter offering donation to the Lungandu Parish School and a grant of $1,500 to the MOPS program for mothers of preschoolers held at the New Covenant Presbyterian Church.

The Male Bag

Men’s Luncheon

Lewes Diner

Thursday, June 20, 1:00 p.m.

Reservations:

Ron Trupp 645-8927

Kelly Class Meeting & Luncheon

Monday, June 10, 12:30 p.m. at the Bethany Blues

We will be ordering from the menu.

Ocean Grill Gives Back to LPC!

Ocean Diner and Grill is in the Villages of Five Points in the same shopping center as Weis Markets. We offer an extensive menu and serve breakfast all day long. Ocean Grill has been supporting local churches since they opened six years ago. When members dine at Ocean Grill they only need to write Lewes Presbyterian on the top front of their bill. Those receipts are separated at the end of each month and total sales are computed. We then send a check equal to ten percent of the sales for that month as a donation back to your church.


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Vacation Bible School will be held the week of July 29th-August 2nd

from 6:00pm-8:30pm. All children nursery thru Grade 6 are invited to attend. We will explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers us through this wild life. There will be tropical treats, shipwreck games, sail away crafts and castaway sing and imagination stations to explore. On August 2

nd we will have a family dinner and

musical presentation performed by the children. Come join us and invite your friends to the best week of the summer! Registration forms will be available in the Welcome Center beginning on June 9

th. A sign-up sheet for volunteers will also be available

the same day. Any questions, please call Denise Barnes at 302-236-2479.

LPC engaged in the “Invite Your One” program in March. The program’s pur-pose is to encourage us to in-vite both Christian and non-Christians to our church. The timing we chose was centered around Easter, the holiest time of the year. Approxi-mately 70 “I’m Inviting” cards were posted on our dis-play board and the enthusi-asm shown by members

VBS 2019

ROAR Life is Wild & God is Good

Get ready for an African adventure

when introducing their “Invitees” was an indication of the program’s success.

“Invite Your One” is not about the “numbers” but members becoming comforta-ble inviting others to share Christ’s love.

Let’s make “Invite Your One” an ongoing activity, fulfilling the Great Commission. Con-tinue to pray for those that were invited and that God will put someone in your path to invite. Gerry Brown

We would like to thank the people who provide the Tuesday lunch. The food is tasty and prepared well. The staff also help the guests in many ways. We are looking forward to the Fall. Hugh and Flo Councill Lewes, DE

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The Lewes Fire Department, Inc. gratefully acknowledges your contri-bution. THANK YOU!!

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On behalf of Hope Community Church in Wilmington, NC, we would like to thank you for your gen-erous donation. Because of your con-tribution and commitment to the cause of the recovery of the victims of Hurricane Florence, we are able to help families in our community with their recovery efforts. This was part of our Christmas offering.


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Birthdays & Anniversaries

June Jane Pellington ................................ 2

Barbara Parr ..................................... 3

Bruce Triplett……………………...5

Kate Ward ........................................ 5

Carol Bishop .................................... 6

Eileen Croney ................................. 8

Hal Solberg ...................................... 9

Alex Brown ................................... 10

Cale Argo ..................................... 11

Carl Braun .................................... 12

Peggy Lingo .................................. 12

Jacki Warrington .......................... 13

Kelly Cannon ................................ 15

Diane O’Rear ................................. 17

Bruce Chorman, Jr. ....................... 18

Jeannine White .............................. 18

Jeanne Comeau ............................. 19

Emilia Boyer .................................. 20

Jason Bradley ................................ 20

Tom Butterly ................................. 20

Loretta Moik ................................. 20

Ellane Hein .................................... 20

Bonnie Warrington ....................... 20

Nina Patchell ................................ 22

Chubby Boyer ................................ 23

Savannah Eaddy ............................ 23

Rachael Ramjattansingh ................ 23

Sabatino Maglione ......................... 24

Emma Spellman ............................ 24

Denise Barnes ............................... 25

George Macintire .......................... 25

Ruth Ann Goarcke ........................ 26

Kathy Marshall ............................. 26

Joseph Roskos ............................... 26

Patty Jo Mock ............................... 27

Clarence Bauman .......................... 27

Joyce and Sabatino Maglione will celebrate their 52nd anniversary on June 4.

Bob and Jeanne Comeau will celebrate their 62nd anniversary on June 4.

Bob and Peg Partlow will celebrate their 59th anniversary on June 4.

Sandi and Larry Prettyman will celebrate their 38th anniversary on June 6.

Amanda and T. J. Smith will celebrate their 10th anniversary on June 6.

Don and Alice Sturtz will celebrate their 64th anniversary on June 11.

Bob and Jean Patterson will celebrate their 59th anniversary on June 11.

Jason and Melanie Bradley will celebrate their 26th anniversary on June 12.

David and Amanda Swain will celebrate their 26th anniversary on June 12.

Jim and Anna Athey will celebrate their 48th anniversary on June 12.

Carolyn and Dave Koster will celebrate their 20th anniversary on June 12

Michael and Nicole Hughes will celebrate their 8th anniversary on June 12.

Jim and Marion Ford will celebrate their 60th anniversary on June 13.

Ryan Mock .................................... 28

Danny Prettyman ...........................28

Felicia Cannon .............................. 30

Sylvia and John Gilmore will celebrate their 55th anniversary on June 13.

Ron and Marge Trupp will celebrate their 62nd anniversary on June 15.

Barry and Elaine Simmerman will celebrate their 35th anniversary on June 16.

Jack and Bonnie Warrington will celebrate their 63rd anniversary on June 22.

Grier and Jeannine White will celebrate their 40th anniversary on June 23.

Clarence Bauman and Barbara Barkdoll will celebrate their 14th anniversary on June 25.

Jeannine, Thank you for your continued and faithful ministry through MBF! While the situation at IMCK is always challenging, your generosity is ensuring the sick are healed and the Gospel is proclaimed. When we received your recent gift, I was reminded of what a blessing you and Lewes are in your community and throughout the world. Blessings, Patrick Coughlin Medical Benevolence Foundation

Thank you to everyone for your prayers, letters of condolences, cards and thoughts following the death of my mother. It meant so much to me. Maria DePasquale


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MISSION NEWS

Our Mission Committee has recently had a presentation from the founder of Lighthouse for Broken Wings, a nonprofit organization who provides transitional housing for the homeless. Since we made a donation to them, we felt it would be helpful to educate our congregation on their existence.

Their purpose is to help those without housing regain their status in the community while having a place to call home. It is a personal development program to improve the quality of life for all indi-viduals residing in the Home.

The organization was founded by Toni Short, a woman who found herself homeless for two years. After planning Lunch with a Purpose she was able to develop a transitional program which has be-come the foundation for Lighthouse for Broken Wings.

In January 2016 Lighthouse for Broken Wings became a reality and is located in the rural part of Lewes. The doors opened with eight individuals who had been residing in their cars behind Walmart. The residents’ disabilities range from mental, social, behavioral, physical and medical issues. Residents are required to pay a small fee per week thru part time work and give ten hours of community service monthly. The goal is to enhance social and personal skills, strengthening weak areas, thus facilitating reentry into the community with a more stable future.

How blessed we are at LPC to be able to contribute to this most needed, very worthwhile organiza-tion which resides in our own community. I would encourage everyone to pray for its ongoing suc-cess.

ALSO: Regarding another well known and supported organization, Sussex Pregnancy Center lo-

cated in Georgetown …….we are having a DIAPER DRIVE - SIZE 2 to 5 - to begin June 1st and

go thru the month. Our contact person reports their storage areas are full of other baby “stuff” but

diapers are always WELCOME! Please look for the display in LPC’s Welcome Center. Praise

God for our resources! Adrienne Scott

Recognizing our high school graduates and confirmands

2019 Graduates Ryan Bradley Erin Cannon Jacob Irwin

Braeden Swain

Confirmands Jacob Irwin

Rachel Pappa


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What You Have to Share:

There is a need for occasional help for funeral re-ceptions. This may involve helping to set up before a reception, serve during a reception, or clean up after a reception. There are no meetings to attend and your gift of service is greatly appreciated by the families of recently departed loved ones who have gone to be with the Lord.

If you are called to help at a funeral reception but have a schedule conflict, it is ok to say no. You will not be over obligated if you sign up.

Young or old, you are welcome and needed! So look for the sign up clipboard soon!

Sight & Sound bus trip Tuesday, August 6

11AM Show

2PM Hershey Farms Restaurant

$75 Adults (includes tickets, bus, dinner)

Under 13 $40 (includes tickets, bus, dinner)

Sign up in the Welcome Center— Deadline June 15th There are youth scholarships available. Please fill out the age questions in-cluded on the Sign Up sheet.

To hold your seat on the bus, we need payment in full by June 15th!! Make checks payable to LPC.

For those names already on the list after the 56 available seats are filled and others who wish to add their names, we will contact you in the case of can-cellations. Departure/return times and other details will be announced. Please consider joining your church family to see the story of JESUS.

Questions? Contact Patty Jo Mock at 228-2574


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JUNE 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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8:00 AM Communion Worship (S) 8:00 AM Nursery 9:00 AM Contemporary Worship

(FH) 9:15 AM Children's Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship (S) 12:30 PM Strawberry Social (FH)

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10:00 AM Guest Ser-

vices Meeting (CR) 10:30 AM Fit & Flexi-

ble Class (FH) 11:00 AM Congrega-

tional Fellowship

Committee Meeting

(MR)

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3:30 PM Mission

Committee (MR)

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10:00 AM Interces-

sory Prayer (CR) 6:00 PM Praise

Band (FH) 7:00 PM Choir

(MR)

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10:30 AM Fit &

Flexible Class (FH)

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Hunger Offering Sunday 8:00 AM Communion Worship (S) 8:00 AM Nursery 9:00 AM Contemporary Worship

(FH) 9:15 AM Children's Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship (S)

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10:00 AM Guest Ser-


ble Class (FH) 12:30 PM Kelly Class

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9:00 AM Finance

Committee (MR)

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10:00 AM Interces-

sory Prayer (CR) 11:00 AM Deacons

Meeting (MR) 6:00 PM Praise


(MR)

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10:30 AM Fit &

Flexible Class (FH)

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Newsletter Deadline 10:00 AM Guest Ser-


ble Class (FH)

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9:30 AM LASP Ad-

visory Committee

Meeting (MR) 7:00 PM Session

(MR)

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10:00 AM Interces-



(MR)

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10:30 AM Fit &

Flexible Class (FH) 1:00 PM Men's

Luncheon

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12:00 PM

MAAM

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10:00 AM Guest Ser-


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10:00 AM Interces-



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10:30 AM Fit &

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**SCHEDULE CHANGE**...come the foundation for Lighthouse for Broken Wings. In January 2016 Lighthouse for Broken Wings became a reality and is located in the rural part of Lewes. The

SCHEDULE CHANGE...come the foundation for Lighthouse for Broken Wings. In January 2016 Lighthouse for Broken Wings became a reality and is located in the rural part of Lewes. The