FEBRUARY 2010
The First Presbyterian Church
459 Park Avenue, PO Box 611
Waverly, New York 14892-0611
607-565-4034
Web Site: www.waverlypres.org
Church E-Mail: wavpres@stny.rr.com
CHURCH DIRECTORY
459 Park Avenue, PO Box 611 Waverly, New York 14892-0611 E-Mail: wavpres@stny.rr.com
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The Reverend Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel (Pastor Cynthia) |
461 Pennsylvania Avenue, Waverly, New York 14892 |
Telephone: 607-565-4034 (Church – Ext. 23 / Home – Ext. 37) |
Cell Phone: 607-742-5247 / e-mail: revchh@hotmail.com |
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Church Secretary Hours: Tuesday - Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Telephone - 607-565-4034, Ext. 21 / Fax – 607-565-4034 |
Ms. Stephanie Maslin 607-565-4034, Ext. 25 |
Kitchen 607-565-4034, Ext. 28 |
Mr. Jim Kinney Financial Treasurer |
Mr. Corky Klinko & Mrs. Judy Collins Deacon Co-Moderators |
Mrs. Linda Jayne Flower Coordinator |
Mrs. Phyllis Chaffee Organist |
Mrs. Linda Peters Director of Music |
Mrs. Marsha Rorick Prayer Chair |
Mrs. Aleisha Umber Nursery Attendant |
Ms. Stephanie Maslin Christian Education Director |
Ms. Margo Eike Church Secretary |
The Session ~ Mrs. Hazel Anthony Clerk of Session |
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Elders – 2010 | Deacons – 2010 |
Dr. William Corbett | Mrs. Marion Dabroski |
Mr. Joe Dabroski | Mrs. Denise Spaulding |
Mr. Don Jayne | Mrs. Lisa Smith |
Mrs. Joan Pachuta |
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Mss Ruth Dabroski |
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Elders – 2011 | Deacons – 2011 |
Mrs. Cindy Lu Callear | Mrs. Mary Finlayson |
Mrs. Martha Close | Mr. Duane Klinko |
Mrs. Colleen Kinney | Mr. Jerry McIntire |
Mr. Chris Spaulding |
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Elders – 2012 | Deacons – 2012 |
Mr. Jim Collins | Mrs. Kristin Cascio |
Mr. Larry Green | Mrs. Judy Collins |
Mrs. Barbara Tweed |
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A Message From Pastor Cynthia …
Ash Wednesday: February 17th … Remember that you are dust and unto dust you shall return. | ♥ |
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent - a forty day period before Easter, when we remember Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness. Lent is a time of reflection, repentence, sacrifice and prayer. We will begin our Lenten journey with the sign of ashes - a sign of the fraility and uncertainty of life. Ashes are also a symbol of penitence. The ashes help us remember our need for repentence, and of God's mercy, forgiveness, and love that are proclaimed by Jesus. Please join us on Ash Wednesday, February 17th, in the social hall for a simple meal of soup and bread at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP to the church office so that we will be able to better plan for the meal. The solemn service of ashes and communion will follow.
Our Book of Common Worship’s Ash Wednesday service begins with these words: "Friends in Christ, every year before the Christian Passover we celebrate our redemption through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lent is a time to prepare for this celebration and to renew our life in the paschal mystery. We begin our journey to Easter with the sign of ashes. This ancient sign speaks of the frailty and uncertainty of human life, and marks the penitence of this community. We thus begin this holy season by acknowledging our need for repentance, and for the mercy and forgiveness proclaimed in the gospel of Jesus Christ. You are invited to observe a holy Lent by self-examination and penitence, by prayer and fasting, by works of love, and by reading and meditating on the Word of God."
Blessings and peace, Pastor Cynthia
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A Different Kind of Lenten Devotion … Are you looking for something different for your devotional time during Lent? I would like to recommend that you check out this website http://www.d365.org/todaysdevotion/. d365.org, a daily online devotional series, was created and is produced by Passport, Inc. Passport is a student ministry organization focused on creating meaningful experiences and resources for students. The site was designed to appeal to students, but I think it will appeal to all ages. Each day, visitors to the d365 site are given an opportunity to center themselves, to reflect on scripture, to read a meditation, and to pray. There is music for each day as well. You can add the d365 site to your favorites or have a daily reminder sent to your email.
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We welcomed Laura Weiss, Brian Weiss and Sandy Greeno on New Member Sunday – January 24th.
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MEN’S PALM SUNDAY COMMUNION SERVICE AND BREAKFAST …Will be held Sunday, March 28th at the First Presbyterian Church, Sayre. Worship is at 7:00 a.m. and breakfast will follow the worship service. Please call or e-mail Margo Eike at wavpres@stny.rr.com or
565-4034 by Thursday, March 18th if you plan to attend. Please join men from the Sayre, Nichols, and Athens Presbyterian Churches for worship and breakfast.
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Our Members in the Military |
LCDR Ed Twining III, in the Navy, is back in Virginia Beach – stationed at NAS Oceana. He is the son of Marj and Ed Twining.
Jonathan Twining, USN, is stationed in Afghanistan. He is the grandson of Marj and Ed Twining
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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO:
Family and friends of John Snyder who passed away in January. He is Linda Jayne’s brother.
Family and friends of Mel Mackey, who passed away in January. He is Helene Mackey’s husband.
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THE 163rd ANNUAL MEETING… The 163rd Annual Meeting of the First Presbyterian Church will be held on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please bring a dish-to-pass and your own table service, beverages are provided. (All reports are due to be turned in to Margo as soon as possible).
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EMPOWERING TODAY’S LEADERS - (The Presbytery of Susquehanna Valley) …
For Ministers, Clerks, Elders and Deacons – You are invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Elder and Deacon Equipping Event on Saturday, February 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Conklin Presbyterian Church. Expanded workshops will include both the “nuts and bolts” and the big picture, visionary aspects of the work of Elders and Deacons. For more information about the training event please contact: Sherry Brown (724-9525); Maryellen Whitmore (967-8292); and Dana Wolfe (724-6085).
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THE BRIDGE –
CLOTHES CLOSET VOLUNTEERS NEEDED …
Located at the North Waverly Chapel, Route 34, Waverly, the Clothes Closet is in critical need of individuals willing to work when we are open to the public on the third Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Also needed are workers for the fifth Wednesday from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. time slot (happens about once every three months; next one is March 31st.) Another critical need is additional people to sort through donations on Thursday afternoons or another time could be established. We also need people willing to substitute from time to time on Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. –
8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 12:00 N – 2:00 p.m. when we are open.
Donation Needs: Currently needed are blankets; men’s clothing (especially jeans and casual items); teen girl’s and boy’s clothing; dishes; pots and pans; towels; sheets and other bedding and curtains. (Please contact Don Jayne [565-9469] if you are able to volunteer.)
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Dear Congregation,
How deeply touched and moved I am, with your loving embrace during our time of incredible need. Skip, Larisa and I want to express our appreciation for ALL that you have done for us: the prayers, the cards, the phone calls, the prayer shawl, the visits, and outpouring of true love has made this bearable. It truly is a miraculous divine intervention that Skip is where he is today. We ask for continued prayer as the healing process continues.
Love, Leonard, Joan and Larisa
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“DID YOU KNOW” … (Stewardship Committee)
Per Capita
What is Per Capita anyway?
Perhaps we should begin with what Per Capita isn’t. It is not your personal payment to PCUSA. Nor, is it your Church dues. The Church does not require these of any member. You may be assured that if you find that you cannot contribute any funds to the Church, you are still welcome as a member. That is one area that the Church differs from secular organizations. God welcomes you regardless of your circumstances.
Per Capita means per head and is merely a factor by which the “greater” Church determines the proportion that each of the 51 local Churches in our Presbytery is expected to contribute toward the expenses of Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly. (They could, just as well, use square footage of property, or some other criteria). Per Capita is, of course, more equitable. We will address the percentages to each entity further on.
As further explanation, Per Capita as used in our case was designated as $31.14 for 2009. This was a total apportionment of $4,671.00 for Waverly Presbyterian Church for that year. This figure was calculated and based on the number of active members on 12/31/08. (Please note, we do not have to contribute for members who are inactive.) We reported that we had 150 active members at that time. In 2010 our apportionment will be $4,791.00, which is based on a Per Capita amount of $31.73 and membership of 151 that was reported on 12/31/08.
So how is Per Capita apportioned and used beyond the local Church?
The Per Capita is split into three funds. 68% goes to Presbytery, 12% to Synod, and 20% to General Assembly. The Presbytery’s portion is used to cover the salaries and expenses of their staff . It also covers the expenses of running the Presbytery’s Mission Center. It helps provide leadership training events, a newsletter, mission interpretation, and much, much more! In truth, Per Capita money keeps our Presbytery running smoothly! The portions of these funds that go to Synod and General Assembly are used for similar expenses and programs at those levels of the “greater” Church.
So why do we suggest that you may want to contribute this extra amount?
Frankly, if the Church was not facing a $24,000 deficit, we probably wouldn’t be. We, the Stewardship Committee, are obligated to search for ways to enhance the flow of income necessary to keep the Church solvent. It is our thought that some members might get personal satisfaction from contributing this portion that represents their membership in PCUSA. (42 of our members did this last year.) On the other hand, this amounts to sharing part of the load of that portion of our Church’s finances that we are obligated to send to Presbytery anyway.
Still have questions?
If you have any questions about Per Capita, please speak with Barbara Tweedt, Chair of Finance, Jim Collins, Chair of Stewardship, Jim Kinney, our Treasurer and/or Dale Barber, our Presbytery Commissioner. Thanks!
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Year to Date General Income and Expense 01/01/2009 to 12/31/2009 |
Income: |
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Designated | 16,372.74 |
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Undesignated | 125,257.45 |
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Total: | $141,630.19 |
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Expenses: | $140,825.34 | (Includes 15% to Bene. $18,661.41) |
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Difference: | 804.85 |
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Edna Howe Funds: |
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Endowment | 34,281.31 |
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Interest | 238.00 |
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Total: (net) | $34,519.31 |
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Expenditures: |
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New Emergency Door | 478.00 |
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Install Emergency Door – Rebuild Casing & Threshold | 850.00 |
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New Choir Platform | 730.21 |
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Paint SH Trim & Doors | 2,750.00 |
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Remove Tree | 400.00 |
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Repaid $4,661.62 Loan | -- |
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Total | $5,208.21 |
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Balance: | $29,311.10 | (c) |
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Benevolence from Howe and Flood Funds |
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Howe/Flood Funds | $23,855.53 |
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Interest | 579.69 |
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Total: (Net) | $24,435.22 |
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Expenditures: | -0- |
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Total | -0- |
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Balance | $24,435.22 | (b) |
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Parenthesis indicate negative amount Balance of Mission & Benevolence Balance for Capital Improvements and Maintenance
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WORSHIP Hospital Callers/Communion Servers-Ushers/ and Acolytes Schedule for FEBRUARY 2010
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Hospital Callers for February 2010 are: Marion Dabroski and Jerry McIntire |
February 7th -- | Coffee and Conversation – 8:45 a.m. Worship Service – 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Education/Youth – 9:45 a.m. Worship/Communion – 11:00 a.m. Communion Servers/Ushers for today are: *Larry and Barbara Tweedt, Dale Barber and Mark Middaugh Acolyte today is: Josh Mastrantuono Coffee Fellowship by The CE Committee |
February 14th – Valentine’s Day | Coffee and Conversation – 8:45 a.m. Worship Service – 9:00 a.m. Valentines to Elderwood Nursing Home – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11:00 a.m. Ushers for today are: *Marsha Rorick, Heidi Croft, Elizabeth Cascio and Tammy Mastrantuono Acolyte today is: Anne Dabroski Coffee Fellowship by The Membership/Fellowship Committee |
February 21st -- | Coffee and Conversation – 8:45 a.m. Worship Service – 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Education/Youth – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11:00 a.m. Ushers for today are: *Jim and Colleen Kinney, Larisa Pachuta, and Ruth Dabroski Acolyte today is: Thomas Gann Coffee Fellowship by The Church in Community & The Mission and Benevolence Committee |
February 28th ---
| Coffee and Conversation – 8:45 a.m. Worship Service – 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Education/Youth – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11:00 a.m. Ushers for today are: *Larry Green, Connie Ellis, Doug Dabroski and Zachary Gann Acolyte today is: Keith Dabroski Coffee Fellowship by The Finance Committee |
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DEACON’S CORNER …
“It’s where we go, and what we do when we get there, that tells us who we are”
— Joyce Carol Oates
The Membership & Fellowship Committee would like to invite all adults to join us for our annual Lasagna Dinner.
When? | Saturday, February 21st |
What time? | 6:00 p.m. |
Where? | State Line Auto Auction |
What can you bring? | Please call Marsha Rorick at 565-2346 (she'll let you know!) |
We always have great food, fun and fellowship. Mark your calendars now so you don't forget! Marsha will be waiting for your phone call.
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1 | Emily Barber | 15 | John Mick |
| David Hursh | 17 | Jonathan DeOlden |
| Jerry Terwilliger | 19 | Davis Croft |
5 | Marion Dabroski | 21 | Ken Finlayson |
| Randy Pettit | 27 | Heather Barber |
7 | Wanda Carreon |
| Erma Winnick |
11 | Melissa Chiusano | 28 | Sharon Clark |
12 | Mary Ellen Barber |
| Daniel Spaulding |
| Charles Medalie |
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13 | Chris VanAllen |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL
WHO CELEBRATE THEIR ANNIVERSARY
14 | Dennis and Debbie Nichols | |
15 | Don and Linda Jayne |
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Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 1 Sr. Citizens – 10am Knitting Grp. – 1pm | 2 New Hope – 10am Emmaus Reunion Grp. – 4pm AA – 8pm | 3 WIC – 9am-12N Cub Scouts-6pm Foster Parents Class – 6-9pm Book Grp. – 7pm | 4 Daisys – 6pm Praise Band – 7pm | 5 Children’s Valentine Making Party – 6:30pm | 6 Elders & Deacons Workshop Conklin Pres. Church – 9am-3pm |
7 Souper Bowl Sunday Coffee/Conversation – 8:45am Contemporary Service – 9am SS/Adult Ed/Youth – 9:45 am Worship/Com. – 11:00am AA Speaker Mtg. – 8pm | 8 WIC – 11am-6pm Knitting – 1pm
| 9 New Hope – 10am Emmaus Reunion Grp. – 4pm AA – 8pm
| 10 Cub Scouts-6pm Brownies – 6pm Friendship Cir. – 7pm
| 11 WIC – 9am-3pm Dress Reh.–6:30pm The Bridge – 7pm Session – 7pm Praise Band – 7pm
| 12 “Pickin’ and Grinnin’” Variety Show – 7pm
| 13 “Pickin’ & Grinnin’” Variety Show – 7pm |
14 – Valentine’s Day Coffee/Conversation – 8:45am Contemporary Service – 9am Valentine’s to Elderwood Nsg. Home Worship – 11:00am Member/Fellow Com. after worship “Pickin’ & Grinnin’” Show – 2pm AA Speaker Mtg. – 8pm | 15 Sr. Citizens – 10am Knitting – 1pm Material for March Window is due
| 16 New Hope – 10am Emmaus Reunion Grp. – 4pm Com. Chest – 7:30pm AA – 8pm
| 17 – Ash Wednesday Free Food Give-a-way-1pm Cub Scouts–6pm Ash Wednesday Service – 7pm
| 18 WIC – 9am-3pm Daisys – 6pm Praise Band – 7pm
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| 20 Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby – 8am-12Noon Lasagna Dinner – 6 pm at State Line Auto |
21 – 1st Sunday in Lent Coffee/Conversation – 8:45am Contemporary Service – 9am SS/Adult Ed/Youth – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11:00am Deacons meet after worship AA Speaker Mtg. – 8pm | 22 Family Resource Center – 10am Knitting – 1pm 163rd Annual Meeting – 6pm
| 23 New Hope – 10am Emmaus Reunion Grp. – 4pm AA – 8pm
| 24 WIC – 9am-3pm Cub Scouts -6pm Brownies – 6pm Family Faith Fun Night – 6:30pm | 25 Praise Band – 7pm
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28 – 2nd Sunday in Lent Coffee/Conversation – 8:45am Contemporary Service – 9am SS/Adult Ed/Youth – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11:00am Sharing Sunday AA Speaker Mtg. – 8pm | March 1st -- Sr. Citizens – 10am Knitting – 1pm
| March 2nd New Hope Center - 10am Emmaus Reunion Grp. – 4pm AA – 8pm
| March 3rd -- WIC – 9am-3pm Lenten Dinner & Study-6pm Cub Scouts-6pm
| March 4th -- Praise Band – 7pm
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT WAVERLY PRES …
Computers…those of you who have them know the mixed blessing that they are. I just spent two hours on the phone with Riki in the Philippines. The virus had infected my computer so severely that it wasn’t operational. Layers and layers of pop-up-boxes covered my computer screen and reproduced faster than I could delete them. I had tried everything within my power to get rid of the nasty intruders to no avail. I called for help …. enter Riki, from Microsoft Tech Support. I clicked a button to turn over control of my computer screen to Riki. From the other side of the world, Riki glided around on my computer screen, opening boxes, revealing and deleting the alien virus pieces that only he could recognize. How like our God is that! If we but click the button and put ourselves in his hands, we find out just how capable God is to search our inmost being, to root out the things that don’t belong there and are messing us up, and to give us a life far cleaner and freer than a sky blue Windows computer screen. God in our inmost being, bailing us out, cleaning us up, setting us free to live and move. So that all may know that joy, the Christian Ed team offers opportunities for all ages.
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NURSERY MINISTRY … Infants and toddlers are enfolded in God’s love in our children’s nursery. Quality care is provided by our professional nursery attendant, Aleisha Umber. A colorful, child-friendly room, with paging system for the parents assures parents of a happy stay for their children. Nursery care is offered from 9:45 a.m. until noon each Sunday.
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CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL … Arts and crafts, dramatic expression, and interactive Bible stories help children learn to know the one true God. The class is taught by Elder Joe Dabroski using Seasons of the Spirit Curriculum. 9:45 a.m. each Sunday. Children through Sixth Grade are invited!
YOUTH CLASS … Teens meet weekly to laugh, pray, fellowship, and to discuss life issues in the light of Scripture and faith. If you’re a teen from 7th to 12th grade, drop in to this class for a place to feel at home. Teacher: Elder Joan Pachuta. Rumor has it that there are cookies here!
ADULT ED … DUAL TRACK Adult Ed continues!
Trak 1: New and different! Starting February 21st: A simple Bible book study and prayer time. Participants will immerse themselves in the Word of God and breathe it in. You will get amazing insights from your fellow classmates. Come and meet God in his Word. Time will dedicated to praying for needs of individuals, the church, and the world in which we live.
Trak 2 - "THE SEVEN PILLARS OF HEALTH". The series is under way, but welcomes drop-ins! Seven sessions that could revolutionize how you take care of yourself. Dr. Don Colbert, a Christian, board certified physician and specialist in alternative medicine, presents the basics of growing and maintaining a healthy body. The student workbook helps each student record and monitor daily information.
The seven sessions are as follows: January 10th – Water; January 17th – Sleep and Rest; January 24th – Living Foods; January 31st – Exercise; February 7th – Detoxification; February 14th – Nutritional Supplements; and February 21st – Coping with Stress.
LENT BEGINS on Ash Wednesday: February 17th …
6:00 p.m. All are invited for a simple meal of soup and bread.
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Special service with imposition of ashes (Social Hall)
7:00 p.m. Those who would like prayer may stay to receive individual prayer from the pastor or prayer assistant.
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH LENT (through March 24th)
6:00 p.m. All are invited for a simple meal of soup and bread
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Singing through Joy and Pain - your hymn requests plus more
7:00 p.m. Those who wish are invited to stay to receive prayer
Would you like to help prepare bread or soup? There will be a sign-up sheet available in the Social Hall.
YOUR FAVORITE HYMNS will be part of the Singing through Joy and Pain services on Wednesday evenings. Simply drop a slip with your name and your favorite hymn into the offering plate, or into the special box in the social hall.
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LOOKING AHEAD … Two Week Class on Personal Fianances!
April 11th and April 18th at 9:45 a.m. Is managing your income a challenge? Do you want to know how to handle your money more efficiently? Maybe even get out of a troubling debt situation? Guest teacher, Fraser Williams, will lead two sessions on this important topic. Mr. Williams works with Crown Financial Ministries program material.
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WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS in February -- Each Wednesday is special at Waverly First Pres
1st Wednesday, February 3rd – 7:00 p.m. at the manse | Book-Talk …This group is made up of whoever wants to come any particular week! The book for February is “Five People You’ll Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom. Written in Alboms signature style of insightful observation, this isn’t a non-fictional treatise, but an inspiring novel. Try it out! |
2nd Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. | Women’s Fellowship Circle meets at a different home each month. The Circle is ever ready to expand and would like to invite all women to come and join in the fellowship. Helen Lohmann is the Hostess and Mary Ellen Barber is the Leader. |
3rd Wednesday, February 17th at 6:00 p.m. | Ash Wednesday … Soup and Bread, service with imposition of ashes; prayer. In the Social Hall |
4th Wednesday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m. | Lenten Soup and Bread; Singing through Joy and Pain; prayer. In the Social Hall. |
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I’d love to sing this hymn during Wednesday Evening’s “Singing through Joy and Pain” service: | Hymn Title: (Doesn’t necessarily have to be in our church hymnal)
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I am planning to attend the services on: (please circle) (We would like to sing your favorite hymn when you are there | February 24th ― March 3rd ― March 10th ― March 17th ― March 24th |
Be sure to check out the church website: www.waverlypres.org (spread the word!)
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Valentine Party – For all children, youth, and families! Friday, February 5th, 6:30 p.m. Children and Youth will make Valentines for the residents of Elderwood Nursing Home. Plus play fun games and eat snacks and have a devotion. Come join the fun! Delivery will be Sunday, February 14th, during Sunday School time. Hope you can come and share the joy of God's love with the residents of Elderwood.
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| Souper Bowl … The youth will be collecting dollars and canned food on Sunday, February 7th to help fight hunger in our community. Teens will collect dollar bills in their soup pots after worship. Canned goods will be collected, too! |
MISSION TRIP PLANNING … Interested in meeting people where they live? In offering dignity to the least, the last, and the lost? Would you like to use your unique personality, gifts, and abilities to serve Christ by serving others? Are you willing to step outside of your comfort zone and community to stretch your horizons and your faith? The Mission Committee of Waverly Pres met on January 26th and is excited to offer you these opportunities to serve.
SUMMER 2010: Service to the homeless of the city: An experience helping others that you will never forget. For Parents (or “guardian”) and their children AGE 14 and up; 18 and under need a parent or “guardian” adult. The trip will be three to four days in late June or early July, date to be determined.
SUMMER 2011: Service to provide Living Water to those in desperate situations. “Living Waters For The World” provides water purification systems for those who live where there is no water fit to drink, in the name of the One who gives “living water”. How does it work?
A team from our church would be trained in assembling and installing the water system and in teaching children and adults how to use clean water properly;
Our church is then partnered with a church in the area where water is needed;
Team travels to work with the local people to install the water system;
Possible locations are Appalachia, USA, and the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.
Please email Stephanie at w.pres.ce@gmail.com if you are interested in either of these opportunities, or call 607-734-0428, or the church office at 607-565-4034.
"Never pity missionaries; envy them. They are where the real action is – where life and death,
sin and grace, Heaven and Hell converge." – Robert C. Shannon
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GIANT RUMMAGE SALE FUNDRAISER –Saturday, April 24th, - 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – (Bag Sale from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) …
Stephanie Maslin has offered to be the coordinator for the rummage sale.
NEEDS: Good, clean rummage!
Clothing: Clean, free of rips and tears – any shirts, tops, coats that could be brought on hangers would be a great help
Toys: Clean, with parts working
Electronics: Must be in working order
Shoes: Still in good shape with good soles
Holiday Decorations
All those knick knacks, household items, sports stuff, everything you don’t want in your house anymore
Sorry … we cannot accept sets of encyclopedias or school textbooks
DROP OFF … at church starting in April
YOU: are also needed! Here are some of the categories of workers we will need:
Publicity – ads to newspapers, outside church sign;
Muscles to set up tables and carry heavy items (starting April 18th);
Organizers – a couple of people who are good at organization to oversee the unpacking of rummage and help workers get it to designated areas (starting April 18th);
Sort and Set-Up: With the Organizer’s help, sort the rummage and display on tables (Starting April 19th);
Sign makers – for tables and price signs;
Workers the day of the sale – at least one person for each major area: e.g. toys, appliances, women’s clothing, holiday, etc.;
Cashiers;
Workers to box leftover rummage.
If you know that you will be available to help, please let us know when you will be available (day of the sale; before the sale; both?) and what you would like to do. Many hands make light work.
Sign-up sheet in the Social Hall. E-mail Stephanie at w.pres.ce@gmail.com; or call the church office at 565-4034 to volunteer to help. Thank you. The sale is an all church effort to raise funds to meet our faith budget.
We would also need to consider lunch for the workers, there would be a sign-up sheet to bring something for the lunch on Saturday, a “pot-luck lunch.” Feedback is welcomed.
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