__ November 2016 __ A VIEW FROM THE PULPIT

On a Sunday in 1904, Civilla Martin was in Lestershire, New York, where her husband Walter was compiling a collection of hymns for the Practical Bible Training School. They were planning to travel to another town that day, for Martin had a preaching assignment. Civilla woke up sick, and Martin was about to cancel his plans, when their young daughter piped up and said. “Oh Daddy you don’t have to stay home because of Mamma – God will take care of us.”

Martin proceeded to the train station and fulfilled his appointment. When he returned Civilla handed him the words of “God Will Take Care of You,” which she had written in his absence. Going to his organ, Martin composed the music, and it was first published in the song book he was compiling for the school.

A favorite song of mine is “Till the Storm Passes By” tells of God taking care of us in the middle of life’s storms. The first verse and chorus are as follows:

In the dark of the midnight I have often hid my face While the storm howls above me, and there’s no hiding place. ‘Mid the crash of the thunder, precious Lord hear my cry Keep me safe till the storm passes by.

Till the storm passes over, till the thunder sounds no more Till the clouds roll forever from the sky. Hold me fast, let me stand in the hollow of thy hand Keep me safe till the storm passes by.

And He does “God Will Take Care of You.”

As the Hurricane neared Fred’s home in Florida his place was spared a lot of damage just

some shingles off the roof and part of a fence blown over. As he reflected on God’s protection this time his mind went back to another Storm- over- the water encounter he’d had years ago.

Fred and his wife and two boys were house boating on the Mississippi River. About the middle of the afternoon Fred sensed that a storm was brewing and headed for port. The Mississippi is pretty big at that point and they had several miles to travel to safety. Anxiously, Fred pushed the throttle to the max hoping to outrun trouble, but every minute the sky drew darker and wind stronger. Their flat-bottomed houseboat pitched up and down like a cork. By the time a marina came into view, rain was coming down so ferociously that he could hardly see. Finally they neared shore but a gust of wind suddenly threw them forward and they came within a hair of ramming the dock. Somehow Fred got the boat straightened in the nick of time and close enough for his boys to tie them up. Inside, dry and secure, Fred breathed a sigh of relief and a silent prayer of gratitude.

Afterward, Fred told a veteran boater, who had ridden out the storm mid-river about his near collision with the dock. “The safest place in weather like that is on the water,” he explained. “All you need to do is drop anchor, point the bow in the direction of the wind and trust your boat.” Fred thought of that advice often when other kinds of storms buffeted his life. Sometimes we all try to outrun them or battle them alone without success. But when we trust our heavenly Anchor we’ll find that He’ll hold us fast, in the hollow of His hand and keep us safe till the storm passes by. Indeed “God Will Take Care of You.”

Rev. George Walton, Stated Supply Pastor

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The Adult Sunday School Class meets from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. For the month of November, we will study the following lessons:

Nov. 06th Everything Is Brand New Revelation 21: 1-8

Nov. 13th I See a New Jerusalem Revelation 21: 9-14, 22-27

Nov. 20th Living Waters Revelation 22: 1-7

Nov. 27th Alpha and Omega Revelation 22: 11-21 **************************************************************************

FLOWERS WILL BE PLACED IN THE

SANCTUARY DURING NOVEMBER

BY THE FOLLOWING:

11/06/16 – by Linda Mock in memory of Gladys Knott 11/13/16 – OPEN 11/20/16 – by Mike & Missy Cersosimo in memory of

their father, Louis

11/27/16 – by the Hales Family in memory of Bob Hales

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Sunshine Circle and Buffalo Family,

Thank you all so much for

your generous gifts, words, and the

wonderful shower where Britt and I

got to spend time with you all. We are so

appreciative of our church family and know we

have the best support system there is.

With Love,

Anna and Britt Carpenter

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BOBBY, LARRY, JEAN, NELSON, LEE, & KAY

WORKING IN THE KITCHEN

JAN ARRANGING HER COUNTRY CORNER

DEBBIE WITH THE CANNED GOODS

2016 BAZAAR – OCTOBER 1st

KATHY AND PAT TAKING UP THE MONEY

KEVIN DOING THE PRICING

JEFF GETTING READY TO SHOP

MATTIE AND BOB DOING A LITTLE SHOPPING

KEN SELLING TICKETS TO REV. WALTON

JAN, JACKIE, JEAN, & PAT READY TO HELP

Thank you to all who contributed to make our Fall Bazaar such a huge success! What a wonderful morning of fun and fellowship. A little over $7, 800 was made, which will be used by Presbyterian Women for a variety of ministries. This has been our most successful fundraiser to date. Our annual church Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on November 20th, at 6:00 p.m. The Presbyterian Women will provide turkey, ham, and dressing. Please bring a side dish and a dessert and join us at this special gathering. The THANK Offering will be taken up at this time. This offering has long been a tradition of the Presbyterian Women. THANK Offering supports projects related to health, education, economic development, and needs of women and children.

Jackie Frie, PWCT Moderator *************************************************************************

WEAVES THE AUTUMN SCENE

Autumn’s woven once again Colors bright and bold,

High upon the mountaintop Valleys just below.

Seems there’s loveliness to see Everywhere I look,

Like an artist paints the scene In a picture book.

Colors chosen for each trees Crimson beauty bold,

Followed by the artist’s brush Dipped in purest gold.

Still a vision to behold Hints the color green,

Rarest loveliness of earth Weaves the Autumn scene.

Katherine Smith Matheney

FRANCES AND HER SISTER, RUTH

VIRGINIA MAKING A PURCHASE

OUR OUTSIDE CREW SELLING FALL FLOWERS

SUSAN LAUDATE, WINNER OF THE QUILT

BAZAAR RAFFLE WINNERS

1. Quilt – Susan Laudate 2. Gas Grill – Jim Monson 3. Davison’s Steaks Gift Card – Geri Hales 4. Temple Theater Tickets – Pat Setzer 5. Calico Barn Gift Card – Jean Pettus 6. Santa Hour – Sarah Craig 7. Massage by Erica – Jeff Renwick 8. Lowes Gift Card – Susan Boardfield 9. Book Bag/Supplies – Kay Davis

10. Bracelet by Tiffany – Karen Walton 11. Food Lion Gift Card – Mary Quinn 12. Lee Nails Gift Card – Delinda Farmer 13. Olive Garden Gift Card – Terry Farmer 14. Golf Package – Ricky Johnson 15. Golf Package – Karen Huey 16. Nails/Tan Gift Card – Amy Hart 17. Goodie Basket – Lee Setzer

18. Southern Supreme Basket – Connie Wicker 19. Massage Pillow – Dee Millsaps

Remember with love and prayer: CHURCH MEMBERS: Lynda Bowers, Sheila Brewer, Nellie and Roy Cox, Greg Deck, Barbara Jo Glass, Clay Ingram, Sandie Lemons, Lois Martin, and Kevin, Pam, and Alberta McDonald

FAMILY OF CHURCH MEMBERS: Linda Crompton, MacKenzie Deck, Virginia Ellis, Kari Engleson, Brielle Frear, Lynn Godwin, Carolyn Harrell, Michael Holt, Terry Johnson, Stanley Jones, Taylor Jones, David Key, Linda Lunsford, Elaine McBryde, Sam McClearen, Julia Monson, Sharon Pancoast, Carol Pfaff, Marie Robinson, Carson Setzer, Louise Stewart, Brandee Thomas, Doug Ury, and Janice Winchester

FRIENDS OF CHURCH MEMBERS: Jennifer Avent, Lynn and Wade Boswell, Wendy Cole, Michelle Daurity, Frank Gaddy, David Holland, Leroy Hughes, Eva Jones, Don Kinney, Will Kirkland, Judy Lloyd, Pat Maguire, Rebecca Mansfield, Wendy McBryde, Sarah McGehee, Melissa Miles, Emily Moonyham, Marie Morris, Megan Nelson, Mackenzie Sloan, Cheryl Smith, Frank Tibbett, Erin Varner, and Marie Wicker **************************************************************************

WEEKLY OFFERING TOTALS October 02, 2016 – $1732.00 October 09, 2016 – No Church due to Hurricane

October 16, 2016 – $1782.00 October 23, 2016 – $1447.00 October 30, 2016 – Not available at printing

5 Cents A Meal Offering – $81.00 Backpack Kids Offering – $70.30

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Deadline for articles to be included in the next issue of the newsletter will be Monday, November 22nd by 9:00 a.m.

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EMAIL: buffalochurch@windstream.net

SEE THE NEWSLETTER IN COLOR AT: www.buffalopres.org

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nov. 02nd – Rae Ann Bradley Nov. 12th – J.W. Bailes

Nov. 04th – Jackie Frie Nov. 23rd – Tammy Johnson

Nov. 11th – Amy Thomas Hart Nov. 26th – Brent Gordon

Nov. 26th – Pat Setzer

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Greeting Elders Congregational Greeter’s Nov. 06th Kathy Jolly Pat Setzer

Nov. 13th Patrick Kelly Kay Davis Nov. 20th Buddy McNeill Geri Hales Nov. 27th Pat Setzer Karen Johnson

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WEDDING OF LEAH EVERETT AND DARYL PERRY

October 22, 2016

WEDDING PARTY:

LISA, MARIE, REBEKAH, DARYL, LEAH, J.C., BEN, and PAUL

DARRYL & LEAH MACKENZIE & CAITLYN

CAITLYN & CATHY JAN & VIRGINIA

WEDDING REHEARSAL:

MARIE, LISA, LEAH, DARYL, PAUL, & BEN (Friday night – October 21, 2016)

BUFFALO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1333 Carthage Street Sanford, NC 27330

919-776-7313

LIVING TREASURES

I have sunlight on my shoulders with bright blue skies ahead,

And bluebirds sang a song for me while I was still in bed.

There’s a hint of spice and cinnamon brought by the morning breeze,

And there’s a touch of red and gold appearing in the trees.

Days are growing shorter now and nights can bring a chill.

The squirrels are hiding acorns in the woods beside the mill. Mom’s making apple cider

and filling mason jars. September nights have been so clear

you can see a million stars!

It’s harvest time upon the earth, a time for giving thanks,

For these, the living treasures, we never find in banks.

God showers us with blessings sometimes great, sometimes small… And for these, the living treasures,

we praise Him for them all!

- Clay Harrison

Gifts to the Church

In Memory of Lloyd F. Cashion, Jr. Emily Eason

Janice J. Harden

Donnie Simpson

Lee and Pat Setzer

Roy and Ruth Cashion

Patricia M. Humphries

William and Lynn Lewis

Clyde and Betty Womble

Charles and Bonnie Parker

Bobby and Evelyn Johnson

Sam and Marlene Cianciulli

Dr. and Mrs. James H. Lehmann

Brenda Jacobs and Cathy Williams

Patricia A. Johnson (Women & Building Fund)

Sons of Annie Mae Cashion Ferguson from Texas:

Gary, Keith, Ranny, and Mike Ferguson

Northcross Surgery Center (Ben & Angela McDonnell)

The Koinonia Sunday School Class at the

First United Methodist Church in Cary, NC

In Honor of Leah Everett & Daryl Perry’s

Wedding on October 22, 2016

Charles and Jane LaRue

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Jeff Neal is looking for somebody who can be a coach for the Special Olympics Golf Tournament. If you are interested, please contact Bill Shue at 919-775-2107, ext. 4205 or go to the Lee County Parks and

Recreation building on Tramway Drive.

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