western spire october 2017
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WESTERN SPIRE
October 2017
“The words of Jesus… can support us, encourage us, and give us life even when everything around us speaks of death.”
~Henri Nouwen, Bread for the Journey
Friends in the Spirit,
This morning I received some words (printed above) that were both inspiring and convicting.
October 1st marks one year since I began serving as your pastor. On the one hand, it feels like the year
has flown by! A year?! How is that possible?! Yet at the same time, we have done so much and grown in our
relationships, that I also think, ‘It’s only been one year?!’
One of the things I struggle with is taking time for personal prayer and devotion. Confession time: there
is always something else to do, so taking a few minutes to sit and be present with the Word of God sometimes
takes a back seat. But those times are so important, so crucial to grounding us in our ministry and mission, that
when we do not take those times, we suffer for it.
So when I opened up one of my devotionals this morning, Bread for the Journey, by Henri Nouwen, I
found words that challenged me to do just that: take time with scripture, and just let it speak to me. He goes on
to say that, “Jesus words are food for eternal life. They do much more than give us ideas and inspiration. They
lead us into the eternal life while we are still being clothed in mortal flesh. When we keep close to the word of
Jesus, reflecting on it, ‘chewing’ on it, eating it as food for the soul, we will enter even more deeply into the
everlasting love of God.”
The world around us is in pain. Hurricanes churn up the oceans at a pace I’m not sure has been seen in a
long time; wildfires in the west continue to eat up their surroundings leaving devastation in their wake; just
yesterday a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Mexico. Violence, war, and the threat of war looms over so many
nations, including ours. “Everything around us speaks of death.”
Yet we cling to a Word that speaks hope; resurrection; promise… life!
But if we do not spend time with it, if we do not sit with it, ponder it, and ingest it, how can it become a
part of us? How can it change us and mold us into the disciples Christ seeks?
This morning (or afternoon or evening, depending on when this reaches you), I want to encourage us
(that includes me!), to be intentional about finding time to sit with God’s Word. There are times it will
challenge us, times it will confuse us, times it will make us stark raving mad! (Hint: it’s supposed to!). But all
times, when we sit with it, we will find that it becomes a part of us, and thusly, we become part of God’s
wonderful kingdom, becoming agents of Jesus who are called to minister to a world that is broken, made whole
only through his love and mercy.
Always in grace and peace, ~Pastor Kyle
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Preaching and Worship
October 2017
October 1, 2017 World Communion Sunday
Elder/Reader: Sharon Marr Ushers: Wes & Janet Barager
Toddler Room: Ruth Dantz Communion Elders: Frank Lawrence, Sue Leonard & Cim McFarlane
October 8, 2017 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Special Coffee Hour for Rayvon Moore
Elder/Reader: Deb Trombino Ushers: Wes & Janet Barager
Toddler Room: Nancy Talma
October 15, 2017 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Western Horizon Potluck Dinner
Elder/Reader: Rena Haigh Ushers: Wes & Janet Barager Toddler Room: Logan & Kelly Babcock
October 22, 2017 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Elder/Reader: Jody Pruitt Ushers: Wes & Janet Barager Toddler Room: Carol & Andy Sloan
October 29, 2017 Reformation Sunday
Casual Sunday
Elder/Reader: Don Dantz Ushers: Wes & Janet Barager Toddler Room: Katie Mitchell
Deadline for the next SPIRE is Tuesday, October 17th, 2017. Thank you!
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A special thank you to Patricia Dlugosh for her sincere commitment to the care of the church’s defibrillator. Every month she inspects the parts to determine if a replacement is necessary. When needed, Patricia will take care of the replacement as soon as possible. We appreciate her dedication to this important device in our church. Reminder--- The defibrillator is located in Fellowship Hall in the south west corner near the door. Sally Chase
Greetings one and all,
As Canal Town days come and go and the rhythm of the fall is in full swing, so is our woman’s circle schedule. It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to you all to come join us in the parlor on Wednesday, October 11th at 6:30 pm for a gathering of insight, prayer, fellowship and a delightful desert.
Jan Taylor and Randy Kennard will be leading the program with the support and participation of all. We are asking everyone who attends and also those who may not be able to attend to donate a birthday kit for the food pantry.
The Birthday Kit is comprised of a cake, frosting, balloons, plates, and napkins with the theme of male or female. This was the brain-child of Wilma R. Since these kits have been offered in the food pantry, they have enriched the birthday celebration for scores of children in our area.
We hope to see one and all of you come October 11th.
Warm regards,
Randy K.
Your Property Team would like to remind you that we have a monthly point person on call. If you spot an
urgent issue that needs attending, please contact the appropriate person rather than the person you may have
reached out to in the past.
Month Name Home Phone Cell Phone Email Address October Lynn Malboeuf N/A 585-217-6753 [email protected]
November Phil Opdycke 585-385-6189 585-259-6932 [email protected]
Thank you! We appreciate all the members of our congregation being eyes and ears for our facility.
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Greetings from the Fellowship Team
• Western Horizons
As a long time tradition in October the Church (that is all of you) will once again celebrate our 50 plus year
members with a Pot Luck dinner following worship on October 15th. This year Fellowship will be cooking a
meat dish (Ham and / or Chicken) to go with your dish to pass.
So break out your culinary skills and whip up something yummy to share with your Church family on the 15th
of October! Fellowship will also be providing dessert and refreshments.
• Hanging of the Greens
This year Hanging of the Greens is scheduled for November 26th following worship. We are asking you to bring
an ornament for our tree in fellowship hall and to help decorate as we did last year. Many hands make lite
work!
Along with that ornament, please bring a dish to pass for a nice lunch. This will be a great opportunity for
sharing your Thanksgiving stories. Hope to see you there!
Welcome Pastor Bob Ike!
On Sunday, September 17th, we officially welcomed Bob Ike to our church as he will be joining us in a pastoral
role! Most of us know Dr. Ike as the Superintendent of Pal-Mac schools, but something you may not know, is
that he has been a student at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan for a couple of years now. As
he continues to study and discern what God’s calling for ministry in his life is, he has entered the time when he
needs to find practical learning experience in a congregation. Our church is going to be that place for him!
Over the next three months, Pastor Bob will be working in the area of pastoral care, both by actively engaging
with those in our congregation who are in need, as well as providing opportunities for us to think about our
future plans and wishes. Stay tuned for more!
Please join me in welcoming Pastor Bob to our congregation, and keep him in prayer as he continues to listen
for God’s voice.
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Western Horizon Sunday Save the date! October 15, 2017
The Fellowship Committee will be hosting the Western Horizon Sunday celebrating our faithful servants who joined the Western Presbyterian Church 50 years ago. Also recognized are those who have been past 50 year members.
We will gather after worship and share a Pot Luck dinner. We ask everyone to join us as we celebrate with our 50-year members and their families.
Please bring a dish to share with your church family and your table service. Fellowship will be cooking a meat dish (Ham and/or Chicken) to go with your dish to pass. Beverages and dessert will be provided by the Fellowship Committee.
Our Newest Fifty Plus Members: Alicia Lynch and Lois Pratt Tamra Abbott 10-06-1963 Madelyn Jagger 12-04-1956 William Abbott 04-02-1950 Richard Kirchhoff 04-16-1939 Gene Bassage 10-01-1950 Beverly Koeberle 04-22-1959 Shirley Bassage 12-06-1942 Frank Koeberle 06-05-1955 Barbara Bucknam 10-03-1950 Gary LaBerge 04-01-1956 Eugene Bucknam 02-29-1948 Mary Beth LaBerge 03-27-1955
Carol Campbell 12-06-1964 Frank Lawrence 03-30-1947 Doris Chriswell 04-02-1944 Walter Lester 12-04-1956 Jane Culver 03-16-1954 Alicia Lynch* 12-03-1967 Lois Daniels 03-22-1940 Sharon Marr 06-06-1965 Eudora
Eagley 03-24-1940 Patricia Nash 06-16-1935 Margaret
Eskild 12-19-1954 Virginia Palmer 02-02-1947 Eleanor
Giles 06-06-1965 Lois Pratt* 03-19-1967 Elaine
Hassler 06-07-1964 Susan Pringle 10-02-1966 William
Hassler 03-28-1954 Helene Scribner 12-24-1955 James
Hemmings 03-26-1961 Janis Taylor 02-23-1958
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IT’S HERE AGAIN!! Time to clean out those clothes closets/cabinets/garages for the
"FALL RUMMAGE/BAKE/SOUP SALE"
OCTOBER 19-21, 2017
WPC FELLOWSHIP HALL
THURSDAY… 9AM – 5PM
FRIDAY………9AM – 5PM (50% OFF SALE STARTING AT 1PM)
SATURDAY…9AM – 11AM ($3 BAG DAY)
DON’T MISS OUT!! ALWAYS GREAT BARGAINS!!
RUMMAGE SALE DONATIONS ACCEPTED STARTING OCT. 15, 2017
(PLEASE - NO LARGE APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, COMPUTERS, OR TV'S)
Notes: 1) Please bring your baked goods to WPC kitchen on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
2) Please bring your donated soups in crockpots Thursday morning, Oct 19, 2017
at 8:30am (before sale begins)
3) Please donate your old magazines. We can use at the rummage sale!
Questions or to Volunteer to Help: Contact Tricia Owen at 315/986-4588 or e-mail to [email protected]
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Addition to WPC 2017 Fall Rummage Sale
Summer is over and fall is here and with it comes the WPC fall rummage sale. This fall it is scheduled for
Thursday-Saturday, October 19-21, 2017, with set-ups on Monday-Wednesday, October 16-18, 2017. Please
mark your calendars.
As always, many volunteers are needed. It begins with donating your great stuff, to helping with the setups,
working during the sale, as well as helping with the tear down and cleanup once the sale ends. If you are
willing to volunteer, it would be greatly appreciated if you would let me know as soon as possible. You may
contact me via email or give me a call and leave a message if I am unavailable. As in the past, I will also begin
contacting WPC members a week or two before the sale in an effort to recruit volunteers.
Our decision a few years ago to start selling donated baked goods at our rummage sales has been a great
success. I thank everyone who has provided us with their delicious baked goods in the past for this add-on. It
has helped generate much needed additional funds and is now a permanent feature at our rummage sales. I
look forward to receiving your donated baked goods on Wednesday, 10/18/17 for this fall’s rummage sale.
Additionally, as mentioned to you last spring I had noticed several churches were selling takeout bowls of hot
soup besides selling baked goods at their rummage sales. After speaking with individuals from these churches
and getting confirmation from them all that the addition of selling soups was a good money maker for them, I
feel we should give it a try.
So, I would like to sell hot soup this October at our fall rummage sale and see how it goes, but I need your
help. Do you have a favorite soup recipe you would like to make and donate it to our soup sale?
Probably the most efficient would be to bring your soup in a crockpot. Please let me know before the rummage
sale begins if you do plan to donate soup. You may deliver it to the WPC kitchen on Wednesday, 10/18/17,
and we will store it in the WPC refrigerator overnight and reheat it the next morning or you can bring your soup
to the church at 8:30 am on Thursday morning, 10/19/17, before our rummage sale begins that day.
Thanks, everyone. I look forward to us once again having another successful rummage sale.
Tricia Owen, President WPC Women’s Association 315/986-4588 [email protected]
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ACCOUNTING FOR THE BEEF SANDWICH SALES
ON SAT 9/17 OF CANALTOWN DAYS:
- SANDWICHES SOLD 238 @ $5 EACH $1,190
- WATER, SODA, & MISC. 161
GROSS PROFIT $1,351
- LESS EXPENSES -566
NET PROFIT $ 785
DONATIONS 1,195
OVERALL NET PROFIT $1,980
The WPC 200th Anniversary Team thanks everyone for their generous donations of time and money which
made the Canaltown Days Beef on Weck Sandwich Sale a success! We were sold out before the afternoon
parade!
200th Committee News
The 200th Committee is requesting photographs of family members who have passed away.
There are two ways that you can provide a photograph.
1. You can drop off a photograph at the church office anytime up until October 8th, 2017.
2. You can bring the photograph to church on Sunday October 8th, 2017.
During coffee hour, Ray Beato will be scanning the photos.
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The prayer concerns listed are current as of 10/01/17. Please remember that all prayer requests are automatically removed from the list after one month unless the giver specifically requests continuation. Our Prayer Concerns Family & Friends of Barbara Goodrich (requested by the Deacons) Family & Friends of Claire Baker (requested by Robin Lostetter) Family & Friends of Cecelia White (requested by Robert White and Joan (White) DeFrees) Family & Friends of SaraLee Pindar (requested by Robin Lostetter) Serving in Armed Forces: (Please contact church office if no longer serving) Jeffrey Bavis, Kyle Chapman, Bill Henderson, Tim Henderson, Jake Hewitt, Adam Hill, Dylan Howard, Sarah Jagger, Joe Krebbeks, Patrick Magno, Brandon Maxwell, D.J. Phee-Henderson, Jill Pearce, Adam Stephens, Adam VanNatta, Logan Warner, Shod Williams Expectant Mothers: Congratulations to Heidi Williams and husband Chris. Heidi is the granddaughter of Norma Alsdolf and is due in September. Congratulations: Congratulations to Jessica Robb and her husband on the birth of their daughter Anna. Others for whom prayers have been requested: All caregivers, All victims of violence, hatred and hunger, Connor, Harold M. Delhagen, Joy, Nancy, Skylar and Bud, Willie Luechauer, James McFarlane, Linda Mclver, Robert & Michael O’Neill, Stacey Pullen, Recent Hurricanes, for all who were negatively affected, Wilma Redman, Mary Wordingham Please pray for those who wish to remain anonymous as they, too, need our prayers. Others for whom we continue to pray: Dave Allyn, Jason Avery, Matthew Barbalato, Muffie Beato, Peter Bush, James Callerame, Doris Coffman, Tracy D’Arduini, Cindy Derrick, Kathleen Dougherty, Craig Giles, Elizabeth Gorman, Robert Griswold, Penny Hallgren, Bill Huddle, Ken & Rena Lautner, Barry Logsdon & wife Kimberly, Nicky Loomis, MaryAnn Oliver, Craig Raisner, Kristena Robbins, Pat Saggese, Pic Schade, Carl Schwind, Jeffrey Spurles, Fran Storm, Jim Tomkiewicz, Mark Trombino, Tyler Youngman Congregation members in nursing homes or shut-in: Peg Eskild, Jamie Hemmings, Alice Marks, Bev Mouton Prayers of Intercession are offered each day by our Pastor and Deacons. To request prayer for yourself or another please complete the prayer request card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. In the event of an emergency for which prayer is requested, please call Deacon Terry Goodwin @ Home 315-986-2932 Cell 585-943-1704 [email protected] You may also call the church office 597-9171 to communicate your request through the Deacons Emergency Prayer Chain.
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Toddler Schedule Below is the Schedule for staffing of the Toddler Room during the 10:00 AM
Sunday morning service. Thank you in advance for your extremely important
mission of providing infant and toddler care. Please arrive about 10-15 minutes
early. If you find you are not available on your assigned date, please find a replacement. Many, Many thanks!
FYI – Snack and a Vacuum (if needed) are in the closet. Let Jody know when we need more snacks.
Thanks again for your help.
10/01/17 Ruth Dantz 315-597-2143
10/08/17 Nancy Talma 315-597-5003
10/15/17 Logan & Kelly Babcock 315-210-0368
10/22/17 Carol and Andy Sloan 315-597-5182
10/29/17 Katie Mitchell 315-597-5653
11/05/17 Sue Leonard 585-734-4027
11/12/17 Rena Haigh 315-597-5971
11/19/17 Maxine and Kelly Babcock 315-210-0368
11/26/17 Sue Pringle 315-597-9533
12/03/17 Jan Taylor 315-597-4293
12/10/17 Irene Fadden 585-802-7594
12/17/17 Ruth Dantz 315-597-2143
*If anyone or anyone you know is interested in joining the team in providing infant and toddler care during the 10:00 am
service, please contact Jody Pruitt. We would love to have you! Also, if you are no longer able to help, please let Jody
know as well. Thanks CE Team Jody Pruitt 315-331-3211 [email protected]
Please Note
The Nursery may be
changing rooms!
We will keep you updated.
Also as a curtesy we will be giving everyone a
reminder call each week.
Thanks again for your help!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
October 2 Madelyn Jagger October 2 Edward & Carol Plesa October 3 Carol Campbell October 11 Raymond Sydny & Jessica Pruitt October 4 John Cook October 11 Brian & Amanda Talma October 8 Maja Hutter October 16 Bruce & Kelly Babcock October 8 Mary Blake October 17 Kyle & Elena Delhagen October 9 Rochelle Morse October 18 James & Cim McFarlane October 11 Paul Powell October 19 Don & Ruth Dantz October 12 Gail Rush October 13 Lindsay Hobbs October 15 Don Dantz October 15 Carolyn Roland October 18 James Hemmings October 19 Wes Barager October 20 Anne Yates Pinkney October 20 Sandy Kelly October 20 Irene Fadden October 25 Elisabeth Pinkney October 27 Rebecca Underwood October 27 Susan Alsdorf Luechauer October 27 Sheila Koeberle October 28 Wilma Redman October 29 Eugene Buckman
If you are an active member and we have missed your birthday or anniversary, please contact the office at 597-9171 so we can add it to our list next time. If your anniversary or birthday is missing, it means it was not in the database, which is where we get the list.
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OCTOBER 2017
SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT.
1 World Communion
Sunday
2 4:30 pm CTNS Board
7 pm Fellowship AV and Boiler work
3 2 pm Deacons AV and Boiler Work
4 1 pm Mission/Social
Concerns
AV Work
5 7 pm 200th
Committee FH
7 pm Choir AV and Boiler Work
6 AV and Boiler Work
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8 Special Coffee Hour
to welcome Rayvon
Moore
9 COLUMBUS DAY
Office Closed
10 7 pm Worship
11 6:30 pm Circle IV
Parlor
6:30 pm Property
7 pm Christian Ed.
12 6 pm Bells
7 pm Choir
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14 7 pm Organ
Concert Jack
Moak
15 Western Horizons
Sunday
Potluck Dinner
16 6-7 pm Set Up
Rummage Sale
17 SPIRE DEADLINE
6:30-9:30 pm Set Up
Rummage Sale
18 Noon-5 pm &
6:30-9 pm Set Up
Rummage Sale
7 pm Finance
19 9 am to 5 pm
Rummage Sale
6 pm Bells
7 pm Choir
20 9 am to 5 pm
Rummage Sale
21 9 am to 11 am
Rummage Sale FH
11:30 am to 1 pm
Tear Down
22
23
24 6-9 pm King’s
Daughter’s Parlor
7 pm Session
25
26 6 pm Bells
7 pm Choir
27
28
29 Casual Sunday
Reformation
Sunday 500th Anniversary
30 31
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NOVEMBER 2017
SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT.
1 ALL SAINTS’DAY
1 pm Mission/Social
Concerns
2 6 pm Bells
7 pm Choir
3
4
5
Daylight Savings
Time Ends
6 4:30 pm CTNS Board
7 pm Fellowship
7 2 pm Deacons
8 6:30 pm Property
7 pm Christian Ed.
9 6 pm Bells
7 pm Choir
7 pm 200th
Committee FH
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11 VETERAN’S
DAY
12 Communion Sunday
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14 SPIRE DEADLINE
7 pm Worship
15 7 pm Finance
16 6 pm Bells
7 pm Choir
17
18
19 Thanksgiving Pie
Sunday
20
21
22
23 THANKSGIVING
DAY
Office Closed
24
25
26 Christ the
King Sunday
No Sunday School
Potluck Luncheon
Hanging of the
Greens
27
28 7 pm Session
29
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