The Geneva Pres
JULY/AUGUST
2014
The Presbyterian Church in Geneva
24 Park Place
Geneva NY 14456
(315) 789-1343
Website: http://www.PresbyterianChurchInGenevaNewYork.org
Rev., Dr. Deborah Lind-Schmitz - Pastor
L. Christine Wertman - Director of Music
Kathleen Breese - Dir. Christian Education
Kate Komara, Lorraine Jones – Children’s Choirs
Edna May Langan – Secretary
Mark Springmeier – Custodian
Virginia Champlin - Chapel Organist
Beth Nicholas – Parish Nurse
Deb Drennen – Nursery care
Diana Capron – Coordinator of Adult Ministries
Paula Foote – Coordinator of Youth Ministries
Alan Schenck – Financial Administrator
Fritz Aude - Treasurer
Bette J. Schubert - Clerk of Session
Foremost in my thoughts is a grand thank you for your vote of
confidence on June 1. I greatly appreciate your prayers, well
wishes and support. The congregational approval was 97% and
the Presbytery of Geneva’s vote was 100%. Happily, I am the
soon to be installed pastor. However, my transition ministry skills
and knowledge will continue to be useful as we move forward. As
in nature, change is natural for all life to continue.
Jesus’ parables about agriculture relate well to the church’s
future. God, as the foolish, generous farmer sows seeds
everywhere, on fertile ground as well as rocky untilled soil.
God’s Word is like those tiny seeds scattered into everyone’s
hearts. Our responsibility is to prepare the soil by providing the
opportunities and nurturing spiritual growth using education,
worship and prayer (to name a few). Several sermons will
explore “Seeding, Feeding and Weeding” our spiritual garden.
We will be studying Jesus’ parables and lessons according to the
Gospel of Matthew throughout the summer (see sermon
schedule). May you bask in the Son, float upon your baptismal
waters and soak up the beauty of God’s creation.
Pastor Deb
Sunday
July 6
July 13
Scriptures
Sermon
Independence Day
Ps 46, Matt 11:16-19, 25-30 Freedom in Christ
Parable of the Sower
Rom.8:1-11, Matt.13:1-9, 18-23
Foolish Farmer?
July 27
Summer Strategy
Rom.8:12-25, Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Seed, Feed,
&Weed
Jesus’ Parables
Rom.8:26-39, Matt.13:31-33, 44-52 Net Results
August 3
Suzanne Preaching
August 10
Jesus Walking on Water
Romans 10:5-15, Matt. 14:22-33 Sink or Swim?
August 17
The Canaanite Woman
Matt. 15: 21-28
July 20
August 24
Am?
August 31
Leftovers
PR for the Church
Matt 16:13-20
Who Do They Say I
Matt 16:21-28
Stumbling Blocks
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!!!
Jackie Augustine has been attending the church with
Prashanta, Henry, and Sophie for four years now. She has a PhD
in philosophy and teaches ethics at Keuka College. She is also on
city council and is co-director of the Seneca7 race with Jeff
Henderson. She comes to us by re-affirmation of faith.
Eileen (Smith) Broyles is married to Brad, 44 years this
month. They moved back to Geneva from Amsterdam NY, to be
nearer to family. She is a graduate of Empire State College and
retired from her “dream” job after 30 years with a non-profit
agency providing services to older adults. She is returning to her
Presbyterian roots after 40 years as a Methodist – Brad is a
retired Methodist minister! No kids, one cat. Eileen enjoys
reading, music, crosswords, yoga and gardening. She comes to us
by letter of transfer from
Sue Henderson is a retired elementary school teacher, having
taught for over thirty years, mostly in the Liverpool Central
School district. She and Richard recently moved to Geneva from
Baldwinsville. They were formerly active members of the
Liverpool First Presbyterian Church. Sue enjoys reading,
bicycling, dancing, walking, and gardening.
Richard Henderson grew up here in Geneva and was raised
as a member of this church. He graduated from Alfred
University and Geneseo with degrees in Biology. As a
commissioned officer in the Corps of Engineers, he was stationed
at Fort Belvoir, Va., Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Long Binh,
Vietnam. Having spent more than thirty years as an electronic
technician with the U. S. Postal Service, he retired in 2007. He
enjoys woodworking, bicycling, reading, ballroom dancing, and
gardening. He and Sue come to us by letter of transfer from the
First Presbyterian Church in Liverpool.
Jeff Henderson is the son of Sue and Richard. He was born
and raised in Baldwinsville and was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church there until going away to college. He now
lives in Geneva and has worked alongside fellow Presbyterians in
his role as race director for the Musselman Triathlon, Fly by
Night Duathlon, and Seneca 7 race. In his spare time Jeff enjoys
cycling, traveling, cycling while traveling and gardening. He’s
also the founder of Geneva Peeps, a new chicken co-op over on
State Street. He comes to us be reaffirmation of faith.
Alex Hornbeck, his father Dave, and siblings, Jordan and
Kyle have been attending here since 2005. He has been a lay
leader for our worship services. He will graduate from Midlakes
High School this year and will attend Monroe Community College
for Graphic Arts. In high school, Alex was on the Screaming
Eagles Varsity Swim team for four years. He loves music and
enjoys Christian rock groups like Linkin Park. He comes to us by
affirmation of faith.
Adam and Andrea Robertson moved here in July from
Oneonta NY. Andrea teaches biology at Romulus Central School,
Adam works in the field seed department at Seedway. Their
daughter Hope is 2 years old. They enjoy the outdoors, hiking,
biking, gardening, traveling and spending time with family. They
have been married for 5 years and come to us by reaffirmation of
faith.
Our Graduates
High School
Nicholas Adam Sessler son of Lisa and Vern Sessler
Salutatorian from WATERLOO HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES: Class of 2014 – president; Student Council (grades
9-12), Vice President (grade 11); National Honor Society; Interact
Club (grades 9-12), Vice President (grade 12); Varsity Club
(grades 11-12), President (grade 12); Ski Club (grades 9-12),
President (grade 12); Tech Club (grades 9-12), President (grade
12); Making A Difference Club (grades 10-12); Football (grades
9-12), Varsity Captain (grade 12), JV captain (grade 10); Baseball
(grades 9-12), Varsity Captain; Indoor Track and Field (grades
11-12); American Red Cross Blood Drive; Empire Farm Days;
Rotary Fly-in-Breakfast; Celebrate Commemorate Memorial
Day; Halloween Pumpkin Express/Corn Maze, Boy Scouts
HONORS: Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts, NYS Scholarship for
Academic Excellence, Clarkson University Leadership Award, U
of R Xerox Award for Innovation and Technology, American
Legion Boys State (grade 11), National Society Daughters of the
American Revolution, Good Citizen award (grade 12), Waterloo
High School Pin and Key Awards – gold and silver (grade 11)
silver (grade 10) bronze (grade 9), Waterloo High School
Academic Achievement Awards –US History, Spanish IV,
Technology Independent Study (grade 11), Residential
Structures, Spanish III, English 10 Honors (grade 10), Earth
Science (grade 9), Conversion of a 1994 Toyota pickup truck to an
all-electric powered vehicle Tech Club (grade 10)
INTERESTS: scuba diving, flying, skiing
EMPLOYMENT: Lawn care (grades 9-12), Landscape
Maintenance (grades 9-12), Counselor-in-Training Camp
Babcock Hovey - Boy Scouts (grade 11)
FUTURE PLANS: Penn State University for Civil Engineering.
Amy Goria daughter of Cathy Thurston and Kerry Goria
GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES: Youth Group for 7 years, 3 mission trips,
Triennium, Computer Camp at Cornell
HONORS: Outstanding music student award for Toeprints in
2012, Bronze and Silver awards for Girl Scouts, God and Me
award as a Junior Girl Scout
INTERESTS: Dancing for 14 years, playing piano for 11 years,
created a photo journal through Powerpoint of the Habitat for
Humanity women building in Seneca Falls and assisted with
painting
EMPLOYMENT: Mr. Twistees, working with pre-schoolers at
Toeprints, volunteer at Geneva General Child Care Center (5
summers)
FUTURE PLANS: Cayuga Community College for Early
Childhood Education. I want to have my own Daycare.
Ricky Mysle McCann son of Rick and Melissa McCann
GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES: Autobody repair BOCES, Mission Trip to
Baltimore with Youth Group
HONORS: Top of the Trades for Autobody (2013)
INTERESTS: fixing cars, playing video games, outdoor activities
like fishing and boating
FUTURE PLANS: MCC for welding and maybe later I’d like to
have my own shop for fixing cars and motorcycles
Alexander Clayton Hornbeck son of Connie Fuller and
David Hornbeck
MIDLAKES HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES: Varsity swim team (grades 9-12), swim club
HONORS: Eagles in Flight at Midlakes 2011-2014
INTERESTS: working out, hanging with family and friends,
playing video games, drawing
EMPLOYMENT: Cobblestone Restaurant, volunteered at
Autism Speaks, YMCA and PCC
FUTURE PLANS: MCC for Graphic Design
Eli Joseph Saracino son of Peter and Joanne Saracino
MIDLAKES HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES: Midlakes Theatre Experience (leading roles
grades 10-12), Class Vice President (grade 12), Class President
(grade 10), FCCLA member, National Honor Society, French
Honor Society Vice President
HONORS: High Honor Roll (grades 9-12), Finger Lakes Scholar
Scholarship Award, RBTL Stars of Tomorrow Outstanding Lead
Actor Award, Chemistry Achievement Award, Scholastic “Silver
Key” Award, RIT Computing Scholarship, DAR Good Citizen
Award
INTERESTS: Theatrical Arts, bike riding, reading, playing
guitar
EMPLOYMENT: summer work at corn stand in Geneva, Curvin
Players
FUTURE PLANS: Boston University for Computer Science
Mark Christian Pitifer son of Mark and Leigh Pitifer
GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES: student government, student liaison to safety
Committee at Geneva High School, public speaker at Board of
Education meetings, National Honor Society (president grade 12),
PBIS Officer, Concert and Jazz band (pit orchestra trumpet),
MC basketball games and school assemblies, soup kitchen
volunteer, alter server at our Lady of Peace Parish, Acolyte at
The Presbyterian Church, campaigning for local politicians
HONORS: Boy’s State of NY, nominated to Boy’s Nation, All
County Jazz Band, Best Soloist at Gorham Pageant of Bands,
NYSMA, MVP (golf and bowling – grade 12), Graham Sharman
Memorial Golf Scholarship
INTERESTS: government, music (trumpet)
EMPLOYMENT: Assistant to John S. Rossi PGA Golf Pro at
Geneva Country Club and Locust Hill, assistant to Management
at Sunset Bowl, landscaping
FUTURE PLANS: HWS for Political Science/Government and
Business Administration
College
Associate’s Degree
Heather Drennen Campbell from FLCC with an RN degree.
She and her family will be moving to Morrisville.
Bachelor’s Degree
Katelyn Hadyk Magna Cum Laude from Binghamton
University with a degree in Management - major in
Management, minors in Consulting and Leadership and
Marketing. Pursuing an MBA at Binghamton in the fall.
Interning this summer at the global data office at Bloomberg,
Princeton NJ in the global data analytics department.
Anthony Saracino Summa Cum Laude from Clark University
in Worcester, Massachusetts with a BA degree in Cultural Studies
and Communication, a minor in Music Composition and
Performance. A Phi Beta Kappa scholar. He will be interning
with the Luxembourg-American Cultural Society in Belgium,
Wisconsin, collecting oral histories from Luxembourg-Americans.
Afterwards, he plans to return to Worcester to pursue artistic and
intellectual interests.
Master’s Degree
Bridget Saracino, received her Master of Fine Arts in Acting
from Brown University/Trinity Repertory Company. Has
worked with the Brown/Trinity Playwrites Repertory Company
and will do so again this summer before moving to New York
City to pursue her acting career.
Doctorate Degree
Dexter Benedict – Honorary Doctorate from Keuka College.
Four graduating seniors are members of Boy Scout Troop 4,
sponsored by this congregation since 1917. Each is an Eagle
Scout.
Robert G. Nicholas, son of Beth and John Nicholas
Salutatorian from GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES: cross-country (captain), swimming and diving, and
track teams, National Honor Society, Master Minds, consistently
named to the principal’s list, trumpeter in the jazz and marching
bands and orchestra, member of Youth Group at Crosswinds
Wesleyan Church, volunteers in that congregations’ children’s
ministry, Boy Scouts
HONORS: Eagle Scout, two cross-country all-star teams,
American Legion Boys’ State (grade 11), 2012 Expedition to
Philmont Scout Ranch, black stripe rank in martial arts
INTERESTS: martial arts for 6 years, music
FUTURE PLANS: University of Rochester for Mechanical
Engineering and will participate in the Naval Reserve Officer
Training Corps
Patrick J. Connor IV, son of Erica Cooney-Connor and Pat
Connor III,
GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES: member of the GHS baseball and golf teams, the
JV basketball team, and the concert and jazz bands, volunteered
at the Geneva Little League park, Kids College, Geneva Heroes
and a tutoring program at Trinity Episcopal Church, Boy Scouts
HONORS: Eagle Scout, American Legion Boys’ State (grade 11),
2012 Expedition to Philmont Scout Ranch, Hands of Christ
Award from Bishop Salvatore R. Matano of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Rochester
EMPLOYMENT: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
FUTURE PLANS: HWS
Corey B. Ferrer, son of Mary and John Smith of Clifton
Springs
MIDLAKES HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES: has played on the baseball and basketball teams
at Midlakes High School, Boy Scouts
HONORS: Eagle Scout, honor roll, 2012 Expedition to Philmont
Scout Ranch,
EMPLOYMENT: Ashton Place in Clifton Springs
Alec G. Pierce, son of Christina and Jeff Pierce
GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES: Boy Scouts, GHS baseball team, the swimming
and diving team, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, National Honor
Society
HONORS: Eagle Scout , American Legion Boys’ State (grade
11),
high honor roll.
EMPLOYMENT: Madia’s Big M
FUTURE PLANS: State University College at Brockport for
Business Administration and Sports Management
The Worship Committee would like to let
people know that we will worship together with
one service at the Presbyterian Church
beginning at 9:30 in our Sanctuary. We look
forward to seeing you this Summer!
SUMMER COMMUNION
The Worship Committee would like to let people know that we
will be celebrating Communion during the summer, on July 6th
and August 3rd. For the summer months,
Communion will be served in the front of the
Sanctuary. Those who are able, we ask that they
come forward to receive the sacrament, and upon
returning, spend some quiet time in prayer and
reflection. Those who are not able to come forward only need
to simply indicate and Pastor Deb will then go to them so that
they may be served from where they are seated.
Members seated on Fellowship Hall-side of the church and the
right side of the center pews will exit their pews and come down
the interior isle, move forward, receive the bread, the cup, move
to their right across the front of the Sanctuary and return to their
pew by walking up the exterior isle on Fellowship Hall-side.
Members seated on Washington Street -side of the church and the
left side of the center pews will exit their pews and come down the
interior isle, move forward, receive the bread, the cup, move to
their left across the front of the Sanctuary and return to their pew
by walking up the exterior isle on Washington Street -side.
Elders from the Worship committee will help to usher during
Communion and to ensure that all are served.
SUMMER CALENDAR
July 4 – Church office closed
July 6 – Communion Worship Service – 9:30
July 8– Adult Education Committee – 5:30
July 13- Worship Service – 9:30
July 18 – Twilight Support Group – 10:30
July 20 – Worship Service 9:30
July 24 – Let’s Talk – 6:00 – South Parlor
July 27 – Worship Service – 9:39
August 3 – Communion Worship Service – 9 :30
August 10 – Worship Service – 9:30
August 11 – Christian Ed Committee – 7:00
August 16 – Installation Service for
Rev. Lind Schmitz – 2:00
August 17 – Worship Service – 9:30
August 21 – Let’s Talk – 7:30 – at the home of Tim and Sandy
Merwarth at 1136 Earls Hill Road, Penn Yan.
August 22 – September Newsletter Deadline – noon
August 25 – Staff Retreat – 9:00 – Wertman Cottage
August 31 – Worship Service– 9:30
September 1 – Church office closed
THE CHURCH OFFICE CLOSES AT
N00N
Let’s Talk…About Issues This Summer
Summer gatherings devoted to informal discussions
of issues following a dessert, wine and coffee time
July 24
Twelve Years a Slave. We will watch the DVD of
Twelve Years a Slave and then discuss the social and redemptive
aspects of the film. This film is about our culture at an earlier time in
our history and yet speaks to us today in many ways. The program
will be in the south parlor of the Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
August 21 Toxic Charity. Jim Gerling, pastor emeritus of the
Presbyterian Church in Geneva, will lead a discussion on the book
Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They
Help, and How to Reverse It by Robert D. Lupton. Toxic Charity
shows us how to start serving needy and impoverished members of
our communities in a way that will lead to lasting, real-world change.
Several copies of the book will be made available in the church
library for participants to read. It is suggested that you read the book
before the discussion. The program will be at the home of Tim and
Sandy Merwarth at 1136 Earls Hill Road, Penn Yan.
Programs are from 7-9 p.m.
RSVP to church office (789-1343)
Or register on the church’s website www.pcgny.org
Programs are limited to 20 people
The Adult Education Committee offers these programs. For more information,
please contact Ellen Reynolds or Diana Capron.
Summer Sunday
Sermon Dialog
When: Following the Sunday
Morning
Worship Service
What: Opportunity to discuss the
morning lectionary and sermon
Where: South Parlor
Who: All are welcome to bring their Fellowship
time refreshments and join in the discussion.
Faith in the News
Stop at the round table in the
Fellowship Hall
Join or start a discussion about something in the news.
Sunday mornings
FRIENDS AND FELLOWSHIP
Young adults have demanding careers, children in daycare or
with busy activity schedules, and eventful lives. This summer, the
Adult Education Committee will be forming a sharing group,
Friends and Fellowship, to provide an opportunity for young
adults to talk about how to manage such multi-faceted lives.
Faith, church, worship… are all words that we consider when we
picture the spiritual side of our lives. These are not words that
exist in a void, but that grow and are enhance within the
nurturing experiences of those with whom we share faith.
Friends and Fellowship will provide those nurturing experiences
that help manage life and enhance faith. Initially the group will
meet once a month on Sunday afternoons from 2-4 p.m. and
babysitting will be provided. Activities will be determined by the
interest of the group. Videos, books, board games, an invited
speaker or even a picnic in the park are all possibilities. If you
are interested in becoming a part of this group please contact
Diana Capron, the church office or any member of the Adult
Education Committee.
Have a nice summer. See you in September.
RALLY DAY IS Sept. 7
AUGUST 11, 2014, 7:00
CAMPBELL’S SOUP UPC CODES
Please save your UPC CODES
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
to benefit Geneva Head Start
2 CENTS – A - MEAL
We will collect 2 cents offerings on JULY 6 & AUG. 3
You can make a difference in the lives of hungry people!!!
RECORDED SERVICES
Sunday services are recorded and available on CD to borrow
from the church office.
PASTOR DEB – [email protected]
EDNA MAY – [email protected]
Website: http://www.presbyterianchurchingenevanewyork.org
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• Upcoming Events:
July – Date & Time –TBA – PW meeting
The 60th Strawberry Festival & Bake Sale
sponsored by the Presbyterian Women was very successful.
We wish to “Thank” all the members that volunteered their
time in various jobs and those that furnished cakes and baked
goods. The weather was perfect and the community
participation
with fellowship made the evening a delight.
A big “Thank You” to the entire committee which included:
Donna Newcomb – Chairperson
Cakes – Janet LaRocca
Bake Sale – Ellen Reynolds
Hull/Slice Berries – Donna Newcomb
Cashiers – Donna Newcomb
Set-up – Nancy Miller/Jackie Schmit
Serving Lines – Brittney Penta
Kitchen Service & clean-up – Laurie Pane
Clean – up – Rick Bley
Publicity – Nancy Taylor
Supplies – Colleen VanAllan
Entertainment – Deb Oswald
FRIENDSHIP BIBLE STUDY GROUP- See you in September
NEEDLES GROUP– See you in September
HYMNALS - THANKS YOUS
AND A FAREWELL
There have been 83 hymnal donations given in memory of or in
honor of loved ones. More than $1,200.00 has been raised and
returned to our Fine Arts Fund. We thank John Komara and Ti
Siebert for printing book plates for the hymnals. These book
plates have been placed in hymnals in both the chapel and the
sanctuary. Please notice them when you come to worship.
As we come to the end of this program year at church, I want to
thank musicians of all ages who have enhanced worship for our
congregation. Of special note are those in music leadership:
Sandy Campbell, Virginia Champlin, Kate Komara, and
Lorraine Jones.
Finally, we say a fond farewell to Sandy Campbell with gratitude
and sadness. She served as our sanctuary organist for almost 10
years and as the Adult Bell Choir director for several years. We
will miss Sandy but are glad she has found an organist position
close to her home. Blessings to Sandy!
Faithfully, Chris Wertman
Dear Church Family,
It looks like summer is finally here!!! I hope everyone can relax and
enjoy the warmth. Now that the warm weather is here I would like to
give you some reminders to keep you safe and healthy this summer.
DEHYDRATION is a major problem people visit the emergency
room for over the summer. When it is hot we tend to lose a lot of water
but we don’t replace it. Young children, people with chronic illnesses,
and the elderly are at high risk for dehydration. People do not
necessarily feel thirsty when they are low on water. A good gage of how
well hydrated you are is the color of your urine and the amount you put
out. If you suddenly seem to visit the bathroom less often and your
urine is a dark or amber color, better grab a glass of water and start
guzzling!! Signs of dehydration are headache, dizziness or
lightheadedness, feeling very tired, being very irritable, increased heart
rate and respiratory rate and in extreme cases confusion and blacking
out. So DRINK! (Water please, alcohol is dehydrating and can make
matters far worse.)
FOOD POISONING is about as miserable as it gets. Ask anyone
who has suffered through a bout of this, at some point you wonder if
you’d be better off dead. Be very careful at picnics, grad parties, etc.
Folks don’t always keep track of how long food has been sitting out in
the heat or that grills and tables have been cleaned well. Don’t eat
anything that should be kept cold or any grilled foods that should be hot
that are left out over 2 hours and are luke-warm. If it is over 90 degrees
and food is sitting out, after 1 hour it is off limits. Food items
containing fish and mayonnaise are often culprits in food poisoning.
SUNBURN is annoying, skin cancer can be deadly. A “savage tan”
may not be a healthy thing in later life. Don’t forget to use sunscreen
and reapply it as needed. I will have pamphlets out on the Health table
dealing with different skin cancers.
BATS (the flying type) are around. DO NOT IGNORE a bat bite or
scratch. I had to go through the rabies shot protocol when one ended
up getting stuck in my hair one night. They have a high rate of rabies
(which is a horrible way to end your life).
Insect stings and fun plants such as poison ivy and oak can really
goof up your summer plans. I will have information out on how to
avoid/ treat these summer pests as well.
Have a Wonderful Summer and God Bless, Beth
AHHH … Summer in the Finger Lakes! What could be better?
We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the country.
And Geneva is in full bloom with the lake, fine restaurants,
wineries and new businesses popping up all the time.
The warm days of summer offer many opportunities to get out
and about. Your summer adventures may find you sticking close
to home or hitting the road with family and friends. With many
of us on the go, we may not see your church family as often as we
would like.
The deacons want you to know that we are still available this
summer to help you get where you need to go. We welcome the
opportunity to assist you in getting to church on Sunday (9:30), to
doctor’s appointments, to the grocery store, etc. If you are in
need of transportation, please call Dan Schreher, 585 526-4756, or
Edna May in the Church office.
Wishing you all a beautiful and blessed summer!!!
Sandy McDonald
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
AUGUST 22 - NOON
SERRVInternational Fair Trade Gift Shop
SERRV Shop will be closed July and August. However anyone
wishing to find a gift for graduations, weddings or any special
occasion can request a personal shopping time any Sunday or
during the week. Just call the church office or talk to one of our
committee members, Sandra Ansley, Beverly Burrall, Sandra
Eberle, Paula Fox, Elfredia Frick, Jean Harman, Barbara Maw,
Carol Morse, Kathy Price, Jackie Schmit, Lou Tarr.
The new catalog is out and if we do not have an item you want it
can be ordered. Every item in the catalog has been chosen by
SERRV in New Windsor Maryland based on multiple factors that
are not the norm in business. A relationship is established with a
local organization in one of the 32 countries supplying crafts. This
relationship ensures artisans are paid and treated fairly, that the
environment is protected and that beneficial social programs are
offered in their communities. Together products are designed
giving consideration to the available skills and materials and how
these handcrafts could fit into customer lifestyles. It is a
meaningful process that guarantees SERRV and our local mission
project is committed to fighting poverty in many developing
countries.
Your support is welcome and needed.
Just a reminder – Our Parish Nurse is
NOT an emergency responder. If you
have a true emergency you need to
call 911.
THANK YOU ! ! !
WITH GRATEFUL APPRECIATION I thank you so very, very
much for the prayers, phone calls, e-mails and lovely cards and
notes I received at the time of my fall. I was overwhelmed with your
thoughtfulness. I am so blessed to be a part of this loving, caring
community of faith.
Peace, love and joy,
Sandra Ansley
The Memorials and History Committee recently received several
donations:
In memory of Freda Umiker, by Stuart and Barb Messur, of
Geneva.
In memory of Leona Choffin, by Mr. & Mrs. Allister
Wickens, of Waterloo, and Stuart and Barb Messur and Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Geneva.
In memory of Mary Ellen Finster, by Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Campbell, of Geneva.
COMMUNITY LUNCH PROGRAM
The Presbyterian Church is serving on
THURSDAYS IN AUGUST
The Community Lunch Program of Geneva provides a nutritious
meal to people who are hungry, raises awareness about hunger
and empowers the community to respond to this need.
The Presbyterian Church has agreed to provide the volunteers for
the Thursdays of August. If you want to help with this ministry
of compassion please sign up in the space below and put the sheet
in the offering plate or return it ASAP to the church office or call
the office, 789-1343. Please plan to work from about 9:30 am1:00 pm.
YES!! I want to help with the Community Lunch Program in
August. I will work
Confirmation-Thursday, August 7
_____Thursday, August 14
_____Thursday, August 21
_____Thursday, August 28
I am willing to be:
____Kitchen coordinator ____helper
Name:_____________ e-mail:_________
Phone: ____________________
STATISTICS
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN
GENEVA
Baptisms
Hope Marielle Robertson – 2-4-12
Daughter of Andrea and Adam Robertson
Deaths
Dorothea Campbell Clyde – member #173 – died 7-15-13
Stanley Hamling – member #302 – died 9-14-13
Laura Clise – member #171 – died 10-11-13
Gary Braun – affiliate member – died 1-13-14
Freda Umiker – member #749 – died 1-15-14
Leona Choffin – member #165 – died 3-19-14
Mary Elizabeth Barnard Holden – member #50 – died 4-20-14
DRIVE-UP BOTTLE AND CAN COLLECTION
Boy Scout Troop 4 will hold a drive-up bottle and can collection
from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 12 in the Washington
Street driveway at the church. Family and friends, neighbors and
cousins are asked to start saving deposit bottles and cans now -from water, soda and beer -- and plan to drop them off at the
church. Scouts will be available that morning to help unload bags
or boxes from vehicles.
All proceeds will help the Scouts and leaders go to the Sea Base
National High Adventure area in Florida in February.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
The American Traveling Morrice, will be touring in the Finger
Lakes region this summer. The folk dance group will perform in
Geneva at Pulteney Park on the morning of Sunday, July 27th at
10:30. Their talented musicians will provide the live music that
accompanies these energetic dances and the performance will last
between 20-30 minutes. People may recall their previous
performance when they were in Geneva in August of 1993.
The performance is free, but donations at the end of their
performance are appreciated.
For more information, please visit their website:
http://www.americantravellingmorrice.org/doku.php/about
Consider leaving a legacy to the church …
If you wish you could do more to continue our mission, YOU
CAN! Include The Presbyterian Church in Geneva in your will.
Your bequest will assure that our church continues serving
Geneva and the larger community. Thank you very much for
considering this! – The Foundation Committee
The Treasurers remind everyone that bills still need to be
paid during the summer.
Please keep your pledge up-to-date either by placing in the
offering plate any Sunday or by mailing in to the church office at
24 Park Place.
Have you considered electronic transfers for your pledge?
This can easily be established for a monthly transfer throughout
the year to make your life simpler. Contact Alan Schenck for
more information – 789-1343 or [email protected]
Thank you.
HMMMM!!!!!!!
The Light Turned Yellow...
The light turned yellow just in front of him. He did the right
thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have
beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.
The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn,
screaming in frustration, as she missed her chance to get through
the intersection, dropping her cell phone and makeup.
As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and
looked up into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer
ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He took her to the
police station where she was searched, fingerprinted,
photographed, and placed in a holding cell.
After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and
opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk
where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.
He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up
behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off
the guy in front of you and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed
the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker, the 'Choose Life'
license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper
sticker, and the 'chrome-plated Christian fish emblem' on the
trunk, so naturally....
I assumed you had stolen the car."