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T he Weathervane September 2014
Old First Presbyterian Church Worship Services: Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
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UPDATE FROM SESSION
On Tuesday, August 5th, The Committee on Ministry approved the necessary documents for our Interim Pastor Search Committee to begin their work. References have already been provided by Presbytery and the committee’s work has begun.
In the meantime, the Session of Old First is charged with leading the church. For a period of time, while the church, through a Pastor Nominating Committee seeks a new pastor for the congregation, an Interim Pastor, once selected, will serve us. Part of the reason for an Interim Pastor is to provide for the managing of the church’s business, worship and spiritual life. He or she will also serve as a kind of bridge from what has been in the life of our Church, to what our ministry in the future will be.
Once the Interim Pastor is in place, you will be asked to participate in and give input into developing the guidelines for the selection of our next full time pastor. In the past it was called a Mission Study, now it is called a Plumb Line study. We, as a Session ask for your cooperation in participating in this study when undertaken.
Please support us by cherishing what is past while working for today and looking forward to tomorrow. Allow our Interim Pastor, when he/she arrives, to be your pastor. Remember, roles are changing, but someone new must now take over the pastoral roles and duties. We pray you will help make this transition a posi-tive experience by supporting the Session and the search committees during this important time in our Church’s life. God Bless, Tom Bosch Clerk of Session
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May you be showered with all God’s best blessings today and always.
If you haven’t already submitted the dates for your birthday and anniversary, please let the church office know as soon as possible so we can list them in the Weathervane for the appropriate months. Please note that since there is no Weathervane for the months of January, July, and August, these special days will be listed in the previous months’ issues.
Birthdays
Sing a song of Birthdays Full of fun and cheer
And may you keep on having them For many a happy year.
(Anonymous)
Anniversaries
Love begins in a moment, grows over time, and lasts for eternity.
(Anonymous)
Love never ends... (1 Corinthians 13:8)
4 Roberta Williams 14 Doug & Amy Buffone
6 Ed Williams 26 Chris & Laura Dragon 8 Rachel Deegan
Lucy Fetterolf 23 Brett Raynor
Special Days to Celebrate September
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You are invited to contribute to the news and newsworthiness of our congregation! The Weathervane is published by Old First Church and distributed to members and friends of Old First Church.
The deadline for the October issue of the Weathervane is September 15 @ noon.
Please mail, hand deliver, or e-mail submissions to the Church office at [email protected]
Weathervane assembly will be the last Wednesday of each month. Any one who is available and would like to help out, please let the church office know. Thank you. Also, if you do not want to receive a paper copy of the Weathervane so we can reduce postage cost, please let the office or me know. Thanks.
WEATHERVANE DEADLINE
If anyone has not been receiving the weekly e-mail updates, please let the church office know. Thank you.
Keep in Touch …
...When going to Huntington Hospital, be sure you list “Old First Presbyterian Church” as your church. Hospital workers provide lists of Protestants and Presbyterians, but often do not know what “Old First’s” affiliation may be.
...If you are aware of a member in the hospital, please let us know. Many people are admitted through emergency and will not appear on any church lists. Your minister is there often and wants to call on you. Please help by informing the church. We care.
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Family Service
10:30 p.m. Special Christmas Music
September Worship Schedule
Sunday, September 7 - 13th Sunday After Pentecost 10:00 am: Worship with Communion
Sunday, September 14 - 14th Sunday After Pentecost 10:00 am: Worship
Sunday, September 21 - 15th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 am: Worship
Sunday, September 28 - 16th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 am: Worship
From the Organist /Senior Choir Director
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! (Psalm 95:2)
Choir rehearsals resume again beginning the Thursday after Labor Day September, 4th at 8:00pm in the Choir Room.
All are welcome to join members, non-members, and teens. If you like to sing, please come and let us praise God together in song.
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Prayer List Requests
If you would like to place someone on the Prayer List, please fill out forms located in the Narthex, and return to the Church Office. Additional forms are located in the hallway between
Parish Hall and the Sanctuary and in the office.
Holly Baptista (member), Kevin Behrens (Brian’s son), Charla Bolton (former member and friend of OFC),
Paige Burkeholder & Family (Melissa Terc’s sister & family), Regina Conzelmann (member), Kerry Degnan (member),
Lee & Gail Forker (Melissa Terc’s parents), Dave Haddock (member), Else Haddock (member),
Janet and Bill Higby (former OFC members), Pat Horner (member), Glenn Jahier (member),
Wendy Kennedy (Peter Storey’s sister), George Korinek (friend of Judy Kahrs),
Priscilla McGuire (member), Kim Myers (member), Frances Templin Olson (sister of Winifred Templin Slater), Jim Perry (member),
Bobbi Peterson (member), Robert and Cindy Raynor (Brett’s parents), Rebecca Raynor (Brett’s sister),
Norma Richards (former OFC member), Dan Rooker (Laure McKenna’s brother),
Carol Saenger (member), Lawrence Salzano (member), Fred Schult (Gerry’s brother),
Winifred Slater (member), Peter and Daphne Storey (members), Ruth Terc (John Terc’s mother), Brad Thayer (former member),
Diane Walker (member), Peg Weigers (member), John Wilson (Anne Gunthner’s brother), Grace Youngquist (member)
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Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6)
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OFC Book Club “New” Book Discussion
Book Study Group Resumes Sunday, Sept. 21st 11:15 am (Fiske Room) “THE POWER OF PRAYING FOR YOUR ADULT CHILDREN”
By Stormie O'Martin
Questions? Call Anne Gunthner @ 786-5502
Just because your children are grown up doesn't mean they don't need your prayers. In some ways they need them more than ever. Stormie offers you a gathering of heartfelt prayers from one of her most popular books, The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children. This little-but-powerful book of prayer and Scripture is ideally sized for mothers or fathers to pull from purse or pocket throughout the day for quick and meaningful talks with God about their grown children's relationships, faith, finances, struggles, direction, and parenting. This compact resource unveils the power of prayer to protect, nur-ture, and guide. It offers parents the comfort, reassurance, and wis-dom of God's promises for them and their adult child's life and future.
Community Food Council
The Community Food Council is in need of donations of non-perishable food items, canned goods and items such as toilet paper, (always needed) which
are not covered by food stamps. Please bring in your donations on Communion Sunday
Mac & Cheese, Canned Fruit. Thank you for your generous donations.
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Presbytery Day Workshops continued from page 15
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Youth Ministry Update
“Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see”- (Mark Twain)
I hope that you all had a wonderful, fun, and relaxing summer! We have another year of exciting events, trips, lessons, prayer services and crafts planned for the upcoming year. In September and October, the youth will be focused on stories of creation in Genesis. We will learn about taking care of animals and do some work with Animal Rescue Organizations.
Wednesday-September 10th—prayer service, crafts, open gym and dinner. Wednesday-September 17th–Youth group- lesson on creation, crafts, dinner. Sunday- September 21st–Sunday School begins- Ice Cream Social to follow. Sunday- September 21st – TUXIS begins (Training under Christ in Service)
6:30- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday- September 24th – speaker (s) on caring for animals.
We are so excited about the revival of TUXIS. As some of you may know there was a TUXIS reunion at OFC in July. This is a youth group for Junior High and High School students. We will have pizza and discuss community service ideas, events, and programs. There will be some free time and the gym will be open. All are welcome and bring friends.
We are also so excited about the beginning of our youth programs once again this September. I will be asking for parent volunteers on Wednesday evening to en-sure that the programs continue to run smoothly. Further, we will be asking par-ents to make dinners or come early and prepare dinners with kids- make pizza, pasta dinners, sandwiches etc. We will have sign-up sheets on September 10th Wednesday evening and in Parish Hall on the 14th.
Please do not hesitate to call or contact me with any questions or concerns.
I am looking forward to another great school year.
With kind regards, Katie
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Save the date!
Church School begins on September 21.
Come for Church School and stay for the ice cream social
immediately following. Hope to see you then.
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Workshops continued on Page 16
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Presbytery Day this year is focusing on four areas: Worship Mission Education Pastoral Care With the new Hymnal taking us through the day. Schedule for the Day 8:30 am Registration 9:00 am Opening Worship 9:30 am Workshop 1 10:45 am Musical Interlude 11:00 am Workshop 2 12:00 am Musical Interlude 12:15 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Workshop 3 2:00 pm closing Worship
Brochures concerning Workshop information and registrations forms can be found on the Bulletin Board
in main hallway on the table in lobby, and in the church office.
So mark September 13th on your calendars and
send in your applications and do it early
so you can get to the workshops you really want to attend.
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Coordinating Team Meeting
Vice Moderator: Beverly Elliott (549-3978) email: [email protected]
Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 in the Fiske Room Refreshments at 9:30 am, Meeting begins at 10:00 am.
Circle 1 (Evening Circle)
Leaders: Priscilla Jahier (351-4941) All are invited to experience the Alpha Program
Monday evenings from 6:30 to 9pm in Parish Hall. For more information and registration, see page 9.
Circle 3 Bible Study
Co-leaders: Lucy Fetterolf (549-9499), Holly Baptista (757-0719) and Gloria Burgess (424-5168)
Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month at 12:30pm in the Fiske Room This year will be doing Bible Study on “Reconciling Paul” -
A contemporary PW Horizon Study from II Corinthians for 2014. All are welcome!
Circle 4 Quilting
Leader: Asenath Fuchs (692-4139) Thursday Mornings at 9:30am in Room 101
Quilting will resume meeting on Thursday, September 4th in room 101. All are welcome. No experience necessary.
Will be working on Quilt for this year and shoulder covers for oncology patients at the Huntington Hospital.
Circle 6 Crafts—Holiday Shoppe
Leader: Kris Colbert (271-4072) Fridays, 9:45am in the Craft Room.
Come for the PW Meeting & Stay for Bible Study!!!!! Pack a lunch and we will “picnic” between the 2 meetings.
It’s a perfect time to ………. C U 9-9-14 @ 9:30am
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What is Alpha?
The Alpha course is a practical introduction to the Christian faith that gives guests an opportunity to explore the meaning of life. Alpha is fun, relaxed and totally non-pressured (that’s probably why over 19 mil. people around the world have already done it).
Listen, Learn, discuss and discover. Ask anything. Alpha is a place where no questions is off limits.
Alpha’s Three Main Elements—Good Food, Alpha Talk, & Discussion
How does it work?
Each Alpha course session begins with food, followed by a short talk looking at a different aspect of the Christian faith. After that, there is a time for discussion in a friendly small group.
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone, especially: •Those wanting to investigate Christianity •Those who are new to the Christian faith •Those wanting to grow in understanding and faith
What is the cost?
There is no charge for the Alpha course, although you may be asked to make a contribution toward food.
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Youth Music Program
Rehearsals for the Kids Choir and the Youth Choir are on Wednesdays in the choir room beginning Wednesday, September 10, 2014. The program is as follows:
Kids Choir (grades 1-3) 5:00-5:30 pm Youth Choir (grades 4-8) 5:30-6:00 pm
Choirs perform 1-2 times per month, at special functions and hold a concert in May. A calendar is issued in September and in January with a list of performance dates, special events and non-rehearsal days. This calendar is also coordinated with the surrounding school district concerts, and vacation days. Instrumentalists are welcome to participate in the service by performing a solo or duet with the choir, or use your music skills to play a handbell! Rehearsal time would be on an as needed basis. If interested, please send an email to Mrs. Starost indicating student interest, grade level and instrument name. Grades 9-12 welcome too! Singers come join us on Wednesday, September 10th! Any questions? See Mrs. Starost on Sundays or [email protected]
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Old First Church Mission Thrift Store
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Thrift Store Hours:
We are open Tues., Thurs., & Fri. from 11am to 4pm
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Members from our congregation
We are always looking for more volunteers to work -
AM shift is - 11:00am to 1:30pm PM shift is - 1:30am to 4:00pm
If you have any time to volunteer, please call Cynthia @ 516-780-2185.
Look for us on FaceBook “The Clothesline Thrift Store”
(http://www.oldfirstchurchhuntington.org/thriftstore.html)
We accept clothing donations during hours of operation.
“BACK TO SCHOOL SALE” Friday, September 12 & Saturday, September 13
11:00am to 4:00pm
Come one—Come all To help sort and set up Friday and/or Saturday. Please see Cynthia for which day you can help.
At 516-780-2185
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
August 31 1 Labor Day
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Deacon Mum Sale
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 First Day of Autumn 24 25 26 27
28 29
30 October 1 October 2
October 3
October 4
9:30a Prayers 10a Worship 11:15a Alpha Program Intro 6:45p AA
9:30a Prayers 10a Worship . 10a Sunday School 11a Ice Cream Social 11a Book Discussion 6:30p TUXIS 6:45p AA
9:30a Prayers 10a Worship 11:15a Outreach Meeting 6:45p AA
11a Thrift Store
1:00p AA
7:00p Deacons
7:00p Session
9:30a PW Board
11a-4p Thrift Store
12:30p PW Circle 3
1:00p AA
7:30p NA
7:15p AA
7:30p BS Troop 32
9:30a Prayers 10a Worship - Confirmation 11:15a Alpha Support Team Meet 6:45p AA
7:30p Trustees
7:30p NA
7:30p BS Committee
5-5:30p Kids Choir
5-7p Kids & Youth Club
5:30-6p Youth Choir
6:30p Sr. High Youth Group
7:15p AA
7:30p BS Troop 32
5-5:30p Kids Choir
5-7p Kids & Youth Club
5:30-6p Youth Choir
6:30p Sr. High Youth Group
7:15p AA
7:30p BS Troop 32
6:30-9p Alpha Program
7:30p NA
11a-4p Thrift Store
1:00p AA
11a-4p Thrift Store
1:00p AA
5-5:30p Kids Choir
5-7p Kids & Youth Club
5:30-6p Youth Choir
6:30p Sr. High Youth Group
7:15p AA
7:30p BS Troop 32
11a-4p Thrift Store
1:00p AA
6:30-9p Alpha Program
7:30p NA
9:30a Prayers 10a Worship 6:45p AA
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
August 31 1 Labor Day
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Deacon Mum Sale
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 First Day of Autumn 24 25 26 27
28 29
30 October 1 October 2
October 3
October 4
7:15p AA
7:30p BS Troop 32
9:30a PW C-4 Quilting
11a-4p Thrift Store
6:30p Worship Comm.
8p Choir
9:30a Al Anon
9:45a PW-Circle 6 Crafts
11a-4p Thrift Store
5-5:30p Kids Choir
5-7p Kids & Youth Club
5:30-6p Youth Choir
6:30p Sr. High Youth Group
7:15p AA
7:30p BS Troop 32
5-5:30p Kids Choir
5-7p Kids & Youth Club
5:30-6p Youth Choir
6:30p Sr. High Youth Group
7:15p AA
7:30p BS Troop 32
9:30a PW C-4 Quilting
11a-4p Thrift Store
8p Choir
9:30a PW C-4 Quilting
11a-4p Thrift Store
8p Choir
9a Al Anon
9:45a PW-Circle 6 Crafts
11a-4p Thrift Store
5-5:30p Kids Choir
5-7p Kids & Youth Club
5:30-6p Youth Choir
6:30p Sr. High Youth Group
7:15p AA
7:30p BS Troop 32
9:30a PW C-4 Quilting
11a-4p Thrift Store
8p Choir
9:30a Al Anon
9:45a PW-Circle 6 Crafts
11a-4p Thrift Store
9:30a Al Anon
9:45a PW-Circle 6 Crafts
11a-4p Thrift Store
9a-2:30p Presbytery Day
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