The Season of surrender Our Vision: The Peekskill Presbyterian Church is a faithful and diverse community of Christians with varied backgrounds, ethnicities, talents, and ages. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to nurture individual and corporate growth through Vibrant Worship, Committed Stewardship, Relationship Building Fellowship, Mission Focused Discipleship, and Servant Leadership. The Peekskill Presbyterian Church March 2015 Worship Sundays – 10AM Church Office Hours: Tues - Fri, 9:30AM - 2:30PM Upcoming Events: March 18 Educators’ Roundtable – 7PM (Upper Room) March 21 Men’s Roast Beef Dinner – 6:30PM (Social Hall) March 21 Bridge Club – 7:30PM (Host: Tina Wileikis) March 24 Soup Kitchen Prep – 5:30PM March 25 Connected Prayer – 6PM March 26 ‘Thirsty’ – 7:30PM March 27 Book Club – 7:30PM March 29 Holy Week Begins Palm Sunday – 10:00AM April 1 Worship – 7:30PM April 2 Maundy Thursday – 7:30PM Last Supper Reenactment April 3 Good Friday – NOON Worship – 7:30PM April 5 Easter Sunday – 10:00AM Worship (with Communion) In This Issue: Pastor’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Church News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Session Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Prayer Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Deacons Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Clerk’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bible Verses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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The Season of surrender
Our Vision:
The Peekskill Presbyterian Church is a faithful and diverse community of Christians with varied backgrounds, ethnicities, talents, and ages. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to nurture individual and corporate growth through Vibrant Worship, Committed Stewardship, Relationship Building Fellowship, Mission Focused Discipleship, and Servant Leadership.
The Peekskill Presbyterian Church March 2015
Worship Sundays – 10AM
Church Office Hours:
Tues - Fri, 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Upcoming Events:
March 18 Educators’ Roundtable – 7PM (Upper Room)
March 21 Men’s Roast Beef Dinner – 6:30PM (Social Hall)
March 21 Bridge Club – 7:30PM (Host: Tina Wileikis)
March 24 Soup Kitchen Prep – 5:30PM March 25 Connected Prayer – 6PM
March 26 ‘Thirsty’ – 7:30PM
March 27 Book Club – 7:30PM
March 29 Holy Week Begins Palm Sunday – 10:00AM
April 1 Worship – 7:30PM
April 2 Maundy Thursday – 7:30PM Last Supper Reenactment
April 3 Good Friday – NOON Worship – 7:30PM
April 5 Easter Sunday – 10:00AM Worship (with Communion)
Invite your Family and Friends to Holy Week 2015 Sunday March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday April 1, 2015 Healing Service supported by the Church Diaconate Thursday April 2, 2015 Dramatic Reenactment of the Last Supper 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. (Communion Served) Friday April 3, 12:00 p.m. Good Friday Service (Rev. Graham Preaching) Friday April 3, 2015 7:30 p.m. -8:45 p.m. Seven Lasting Words (Homilies by Church Elders) Elder John Bishop, Elder Terrence Rooms, Elder Charlene Woods, Elder Ruth Garcia, Elder Philena Bolden, Elder Caroline Renaud, Elder Brenda Martinez Sunday April 5, 2015 10:00 a.m. Resurrection of the Lord/ Easter Sunday (With an Easter Egg Hunt for children following) Chancel and Praise Choir Director: Matthew Russell also featuring Special Guest Musicians, Canters, and Singers.
The Peekskill Presbyterian Church 705 South Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 914-737-3322
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“Just as there are seasons of the year, there are seasons of the soul; changes in the atmospheric pressure that sweep over the human spirit. We move in and out of them, often without being aware of them, almost unconsciously and without appreciation for the new experiences they bring our way.” ~ An excerpt from Listening For God: A Ministers Journey, written by Dr. Renita Weems.
March is women’s history month. During this time of year, I am compelled to think about and pay tribute to the women of the Bible and the women of the church. So many brilliant and talented women laid the foundation for future generations. They did this with little recognition and in spite of the barriers they were up against.
We must never forget the nameless women whose faith led them to support the ministry of Christ, spread the gospel, teach the Bible, and build, maintain and sustain churches throughout the centuries.
One such woman has had a particular impact on my life. Dr. Renita Weems is a graduate of the Princeton Theological Seminary. She became an Old Testament scholar and through her first book, Just A Sister Away, she has enlightened women all over the world; helping us to understand the role of women in the Bible and in Christendom from a womanist perspective.
Dr. Weems other books include, I Asked for Intimacy: Stories of Blessings, Betrayals and Birthing’s; Listening For God: A Ministers Journey; Showing Mary: How Women Can Share Prayers; and Battered Love: Overtures to Biblical Theology
As I was preparing to attend seminary, I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Weems and assist her as she presented the keynote address at the church of my initial formation. Dr. Weems continues to be a sought after preacher and speaker. She has been a part of the faculty at Vanderbilt University. Her books continue to provide insight into the role of spiritualty in everyday life.
Dr. Weems lectures and sermons continue to challenge and inspire me. She is one of my most significant long-distance teachers. Thanks to Dr. Weems and other women scholars, teachers, missionaries, elders, deacons and others whose faithfulness we continue to depend upon to help us understand the significant roles of women in Biblical and Christian history.
By Faith,
Pastor Stephany
A Message from Our Pastor –
“Sisters of the Spirit”
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Session Update
Highlights from the February Session
meeting . . .
The minutes from January 2015 meeting were
approved. Two Abstentions due to absence.
New Session Members are Susan Dahl, Caroline
Renaud, Philena Bolden, and Ruth Garcia.
Motion was presented to have Mission and Good
News to discuss the proposal presented to the church by Karl Schumacher concerning
establishing a Limited Meal Program in the church
social hall. – Unanimously approved.
Elders, Caroline Renaud, Brenda Martinez, John
Bishop, Philena Bolden, Ruth Garcia, Terrence Rooms, and Charlene Woods will participate in the
Good Friday Service by presenting the “Seven Last
Words”
Educators’ Round Table Meetings are planned for
the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
Baptism of Hudson Schwer on May 17 was
approved unanimously.
Good News was given permission to submit their
Challenge-To- Change Fund application to
Presbytery for consideration – Approved Unanimously
Charlene Woods was appointed as chair of the
Nominating Committee. This is a two-year
position.
On Sunday March 8th , there will be a substitute
minister while Pastor Graham is on vacation.
Presbytery does offer grant writing seminars
available to those who are interested.
~ Submitted by Charlene Woods, Clerk of Session
JELLY BEAN COLORS AND MEANINGS
ORANGE IS FOR HEAVEN SO BRIGHT.
(2 Samuel 22: 13-14)
YELLOW IS FOR GOD’S PERFECT LIGHT.
(Revelation 21:23)
BLACK IS FOR THE SINS WE’VE MADE.
(Romans 3:23)
WHITE IS FOR OUR CLEANSING FROM SIN.
S(Psalm 51: 1-2)
GREEN IS FOR OUR NEW LIFE IN HIM.
(Colossians 1:10)
PINK IS FOR HIS FREE GIFT TO SHARE.
(Mathew 28: 19-20)
PURPLE IS FOR THE CROWNS WE’LL WEAR.
(2 Timothy 4:8)
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Prayer Ministries
Wednesday Morning Prayer Call
Join Pastor Stephany Wednesday mornings between 7:30 – 7:45 a.m. for the call. To participate, dial 1-559-726-1000;
when prompted, enter code 703 336 #
Prayer Chain
Members of this ministry commit themselves to offer up prayers requested by
the congregation and the community. More participants are needed.
To join the prayer chain, call 914-737-3322 or email [email protected]
Connected Prayer Ministry
A quiet space and time for meditation and prayer; held the 4th Wednesday every month,
at 6 p.m. in the Parlor
Continued Prayer
Polly & Don Brandes Dr. Edward Castner (for remission)
Marge Crawford Joe Deutsch Elaine Galella Bruce Simon Bob Straub Dot Whitehouse Seaman Robert Woods The people of the Middle East and in all areas of conflict All those struggling with addiction For the prisoners
Prayers for Comfort
To the family of Mrs. Nellie Ruth Keller (Patricia Button’s mother) To the family of Elsa Shapiro (Yselle Shapiro’s mother) ~ If you have prayer requests for concerns or Thanksgiving, please contact Philena Bolden
~ Matthew 7:7
“Ask, and it will be given
to you; seek, and you will
find; knock, and it will be
opened to you.”
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Prayers & Sympathy
OUR MISSION
In response to the profound
love of God through Jesus
Christ toward all, we welcome
everyone to join us as we study
and proclaim the gospel, seek
the will of God, grow in
spiritual maturity, share our
resources, and respond in
service to the needs of our
members and our neighbors
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“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when
did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and
give you something to drink? When did we see you a
stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and
clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison
and go to visit you?’
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever
you did for one of the least of these brothers and
sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:37-40