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WESTERN SPIRE

September 2018

“But be doers of the word…” ~James 1:22a

Beloved of God,

It is truly hard to believe that it is September! Where did this summer go? Of course, as I write this we

are having a late summer heat wave, so it doesn’t actually feel like summer is ending.

I love the Autumn, and September always ushers in the excitement of crisp fall days, and the

approaching harvest. A stanza from “September,” by Helen Hunt Jackson comes to mind: “The golden-rod is

yellow;/ The corn is turning brown;/ The trees in apple orchards/ With fruit are bending down.” I can almost

catch the sour-sweet smell of the apples at the Mott’s Factory in Williamson.

As children and teenagers prepare to return to school, as college students are already back in class, we,

too, are in a time of beginnings in our congregation. While the liturgical calendar does not begin a new year

until December 2, and our secular calendar does not begin anew until January 1, September always carries with

it an air of fresh starts and new possibilities. Sunday school will start on September 23; a new class of

confirmands will begin their journey into a deeper understanding of our faith; old programs and new ideas

abound!

I want to encourage you to really fully read this edition of the Spire. There are many things happening in

the life of our congregation; many opportunities to deepen our faith through study, through service, and through

fellowship. A former pastor of this church famously said, it’s “more than a Sunday morning thing,” and that is

so evident in all that we have planned for the fall.

So I’m going to cut it short this month and give you the chance to flip the page and see what we’ve got

going on: Family Promise! Coffee & Contemplation (what’s that?!) W:espp (what’s that stand for??)

Rummage Sale! Progressive Dinner (yum!)! And so, so much more!

And let’s take James’ words to heart, and really be doers of God’s word. I hope you’ve had a restful

summer! Time to get moving!

Grace and peace,

~Pastor Kyle

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Preaching and Worship

September 2018

September 2, 2018 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Reader: Jody Pruitt Usher: Sue Leonard

Toddler Room: Ruth Dantz

September 9, 2018 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Communion Sunday

Reader: Sharon Marr Usher: Ray & Sharon Marr Toddler Room: Jody Pruitt Communion Elders: Dave & Pat Pinkney and Norm Underwood

September 16, 2018 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Canal Town Days

Reader: Irene Fadden Usher: Sue Leonard Toddler Room: Nancy Talma

September 23, 2018 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Welcome Back Breakfast & Teacher Commissioning First Choir Sunday

Reader: Sue Pringle Usher: Linda Pulcini Toddler Room: Logan & Kelly Babcock

September 30, 2018 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday School Begins

Reader: Peter Fadden Usher: Linda Pulcini Toddler Room: Carol & Andy Sloan

The deadline for the next SPIRE is Tuesday, September 18th, 2018.

Thank you!

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WPC Fall

RUMMAGE - Bake – Soup - SALE

October 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2018

Always Great Bargains

Rummage Sale Donations Accepted Starting October 14, 2018

Please – NO Large Appliances, Furniture, Computers, or TV’s

NOTES: 1) Please bring bake goods to WPC kitchen on Wednesday October 17, 2018. 2) Please bring donated soups in a crockpot on Thursday October 18th, at 8:00 am before the sale starts. 3) Please donate your old magazines – we will use them at the Rummage Sale.

Work Schedule will be out for Sign-Ups Soon. Thanks in advance.

Questions or Volunteer to help:

Contact - Jody Pruitt 315-331-3211 or [email protected]

WPC Fellowship Hall

Thursday………9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday……….....9:00 am – 5:00 pm

50% off Sale starts at 1:00 pm

Saturday……….9:00 am – 11:00 am

$3 Bag Day

It’s Time: to clean out your closets, cupboards,

garages, and everything else round your house!

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Junia Gathering

Saturday, September 29 @ 9 AM

All women of WPC and the community are invited to attend The Junia

Gathering's first meeting of 2018-2019 on Saturday, September 29 at

9 am. Join us in Fellowship Hall for a potluck breakfast, time of

fellowship, and Bible study (we will begin with looking at the book of

Nehemiah). If you have any questions, please contact Elena Delhagen.

Coffee and Contemplation Mondays @ 9 AM

“Mornings are for coffee and contemplation.”

~Chief Hopper, Stranger Things

Have you ever been sitting in worship, listening to the sermon, and wondered about something the preacher

said? Maybe something in the sermon left you feeling puzzled, or curious, but you never had an opportunity to

follow up.

Then come to “Coffee and Contemplation” on Monday mornings at The Yellow Mills Diner! Over breakfast

and coffee (or tea!), we will take some time to talk about the sermon from the previous morning’s worship

service.

Here’s how it will work:

Copies of Pastor Kyle’s manuscript will be available following worship on a Sunday morning. You are free to

take one, re-read, think about it, and re-re-read. If you have questions about something that was said, or about

the scripture the sermon is based on, bring them to breakfast Monday morning! Even if you don’t have

questions and just want to enjoy conversation and good food, join us!

We will meet at 9 am at Yellow Mills- just look for Pastor Kyle holding a hot mug!

This will begin Monday, September 24th, so look for copies of the sermon to be available following worship

beginning on Sunday, September 23rd. Join us also on Monday October 1st, October 8th, October 22nd, and

October 29th. We will not be meeting on Monday October 15th.

A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board outside the office (we would like to get an estimate on numbers for the

first few weeks, so we can figure out how many seats we will need).

If you have any questions, please see Pastor Kyle.

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University of Rochester Protestant

Chapel Community

Sunday, October 21st, 5:00 PM

On Sunday, August 12th, Rev. Dr. Laurie Tiberi was our guest preacher. She serves as chaplain for the

Protestant Chapel Community (PCC) at the University of Rochester. She has invited our congregation to join

with their community on Sunday, October 21st for worship, fellowship, and dinner.

The students of PCC very much enjoy getting to interact with people from local congregations. They genuinely

love the opportunity to worship with, and then share a meal with, people of faith from the area.

We have signed up to bring them a meal, to worship, to eat, and to fellowship with them. Many of these

students are away from home, some for the first time, and these opportunities help them to feel cared for, and

bring a sense of “home.”

There are about 25-30 students, and would usually involve something simple, like lasagna or another casserole,

salad, and a simple dessert.

If you are interested in participating in this outing, either through providing food, attending in person (or both!),

please sign up on the sheet outside the office. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Kyle.

Volunteer Needed

Do you or someone you know practice the art of calligraphy?

We are in need of someone to, from time to time, update the

memorial book in the sanctuary. It takes a fine, steady hand,

and a knowledge of calligraphy. Please see Pastor Kyle if you

are interested.

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Mark your calendars! In case you haven't seen the sign-up sheet in the hallway, Fellowship Team is

planning a "progressive dinner" in October. Please be sure to sign up if you are

willing to host or attending. We really need a good head count, so we can work out

the number of houses and other logistics. The date has been set for Saturday

October 20th. The plan is to have one or two (depending on number of guests)

houses do appetizers, then main course at Fellowship Hall and off again to desert!

Come join the fun!

Unfortunately events have to be eliminated or

postponed as we continue to expand and grow in

other ways.

Due to lack of participation

for organization this year,

the WPC Beef on Wick

will NOT happen at the

September Canal Town Days.

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During the week of August 6-10, 2018, Western Presbyterian Church and Palmyra Reformed Church experienced an

impacting island adventure. At Shipwrecked VBS, kids discovered how Jesus rescues us through life storms. This

outrageous island adventure helped kids (and adults) deepen their faith by discovering that Jesus cares about them

personally & rescues in life’s toughest circumstances.

Our Bible Points were:

When you’re lonely… Jesus rescues!

When you worry…Jesus rescues!

When you struggle…Jesus rescues!

When you do wrong…Jesus rescues!

When you’re powerless… Jesus rescues!

We had many special guests:

Wanda Worrywart (Rena Haigh) joined us and the children helped her let go of her worries.

Chief Smith of the Palmyra Police Department reminded us to stay safe in our neighborhoods, to wear our bicycle

helmets and to always wear our seat belts.

The children participated in an interactive drama celebrating Jesus’ (Bill Bush) forgiveness for our failure and sin.

Lifeguard Ms. Marie talked to us about water safety. She taught us how to float on our back, otherwise known as the

survival float, and some techniques to help save a person who is struggling in the water.

For the first year, we served a free lunch immediately following our VBS

closing circle. To say it was a hit is an understatement! We served 30-40

lunches each day. A huge thanks to our Palmyra business for donating:

Breen’s, Mark’s Pizzeria, and Nima’s. Our WPC & PRC family

**REALLY** stepped up with donations as well—THANK YOU! And,

thanks to our volunteers that came in to help cook and/or serve the

lunches: Stacey Denniston, Gina Reybrouck-Landry, Janet Barager, Bob

Ike, Denitha Joslyn English & Annmarie Priestley. Our free lunch program

was a success because of all the teamwork!!

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SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM SHIPWRECKED VBS

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Family Promise News

Western Presbyterian will host families the week of October 28th. We will be using the toddler

room and the room at the top of the stairs. There are 2 doors to that room which makes it

perfect for two families with a dividing curtain.

Sign-up sheets are available in the Fellowship Hall. The following link allows you to sign-up on-

line. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XfuDRyQFHCraC-T-

JcBNGJXGlBErSbxeMVN_Gl_zaIE/edit?usp=sharing For either manner of signing up, please

sign your name and your e-mail address. If you do not use e-mail, please put your phone

number.

On the first Sunday, we will welcome the families with a potluck dinner at 5:30 pm. All are

invited. On Saturday morning, we will be having a hot breakfast at 8:30 am with the families

before they go to visit family, friends, or to the day center in Lyons. The families will be

packed up by 9:00 am on Sunday morning so Sunday School rooms and the toddler room can

be used.

At 5:00 pm each evening, we will need two people or a family to greet the families, receive the

supper from the cooks, set the table, serve the dinner, eat with families, and do all those after

dinner jobs with the families such as washing dishes, making lunches, etc. and then be in the

church while families do family activities such as play, homework, and such until 8:30 pm.

Each night we will need two people preferably a man and a woman to sleep overnight in the

church. We ask that you are there from 8:30 pm to 7:00 am. There will be futon mattresses

for these people to sleep on. In the morning, these people will put out breakfast items for the

families and be sure things are picked up and ready for the evening when they return to the

church about 5:00 pm. Families will leave at 7 am to get to the day center in Lyons for the

school busses.

One recurring cost we will have is lunch fixings, snacks, and breakfast foods. We were told it

runs about $150 each week. Anyone who would like to make a monetary donation, please put

it in the offering plate with a memo that it is for Family Promise or put your change or

currency in a box that will be put on the sign-up easel in the Fellowship Hall.

Thank you in advance for signing up and participating in this ministry.

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Family Promise Angels

Want to be an angel?

Whenever the families are at the day center in Lyons, it is necessary that someone is at the

day center. Families could be there from 7:15 am to 5:00 pm each day, including weekends.

The day center is the manse of the Lyons Presbyterian Church. There really are no

requirements, except that someone is there while the families are there. It is always safer for

two people to be there together.

If you would like to be an angel, let Irene know that you are willing to help, and she’ll get your

name to the Family Promise office.

Want to be a head angel?

Family Promise is looking for someone to take all the angels and be sure the day center is

always covered with volunteers. Let Irene know if this is a possible task you are willing to try,

and she’ll get your name to Family Promise. Hopefully someone will say, “That’s what I’d like

to do!” and there will be 9 or 10 head angels.

Mugs for Western Presbyterian Church

Cost: $10 each

If you’d like 1 or 2 or 3 or more, they’ll

be available during coffee hours

beginning September 16th.

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Beginning this fall WPC will offer a time of Eating, Study, Play, and Prayer on Wednesday

evenings. It will be an opportunity for the whole congregation to come together and have

time to enjoy each other as we eat, study, play, and pray over a passage in scripture. No play

will be too strenuous for young or old. We can share our joy at being a disciple of Christ.

We will begin October 10th and meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 6-8 pm.

Each time will be a stand-alone event. In October, we’ll play with “Jesus is the light to the

world” and how we can let it shine because Jesus lives in us. Invite a friend! Come eat (maybe

too much), study (but not too hard), sing (way too loud), play (hard with lots of joy), and pray

(like you believe God is really listening).

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The prayer concerns listed are current as of 08/26/18. Please remember that all prayer requests are automatically removed from the list after one month unless the giver specifically requests continuation.

Our Prayer Concerns

Grieving: Family & Friends of Alice Marks (requested by the Deacons) Family & Friends of Mary Decker (requested by Janet Manktelow) Family & Friends of Mark Fortunado (requested by Elena Delhagen) Family & Friends of Lola Lashway (requested by Bill & Elaine Hassler) Serving in Armed Forces: (Please contact church office if no longer serving) Jeffrey Bavis, Kyle Chapman, Tim Henderson, Jake Hewitt, Adam Hill, Sarah Jagger, Joe Krebbeks, Patrick Magno, Brandon Maxwell, D.J. Phee-Henderson, Adam Stephens, Adam VanNatta, Logan Warner, Shod Williams

Expectant Mothers: Nicki Bush and husband Peter are expecting a baby due in late September. Peter is the son of Bill and Sara Bush.

Others for whom prayers have been requested: All caregivers, All victims of violence, hatred and hunger, Pat Beato, Bethany, Eric Brewer, Dan Brotz, Josh Brotz, Beverly Brownell, James Callerame, Art Duel, Jody’s brother, Jack Lamphier, Kurt Luechauer, Cim McFarlane, Matthew, Karen Pembroke, Wesley Pruitt, Bob Trox, Connie West Please pray for those who wish to remain anonymous as they, too, need our prayers.

Others for whom we continue to pray: Gene Bassage, Barbara Bucknam, Doris Coffman, Tracy D’Arduini, Harold M. Delhagen, Robert Griswold, Chris Laudise, Ashley Maragas, Luke Medina, Christie Romano, Keyna Sloan, Fran Storm, Mark Trombino, Marcia White Congregation members in nursing homes or shut-in: Peg Eskild, Jamie Hemmings, Bev Mouton, Grace Williams

Please remember that all prayer requests are automatically removed from the list after

one month unless the giver specifically requests continuation.

In the event of an emergency for which prayer is requested, please call Deacon Sandy McMenamin @ Home 315-597-6181 [email protected] You may also call the church office 597-9171 to communicate your request through the Deacons Emergency Prayer Chain.

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

September Steve

Kennard

N/A 860-471-5444 [email protected]

Thank you! We appreciate all the members of our congregation being eyes and ears for our facility.

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September 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!

The Nursery is located on the second floor, room # 5 – South Side- Snack will be in the cupboard and a

vacuum will be hanging around. Age appropriate toys will be available as well as a changing table. Please let Jody know

when we need to refill the snacks. Once again, Thank You for your help!

09/02/18 Ruth Dantz 315-597-2143

09/09/18 Jody Pruitt 315-331-3211

09/16/18 Nancy Talma 315-597-5003

09/23/18 Logan & Kelly Babcock 315-210-0368

09/30/18 Carol and Andy Sloan 315-597-5182

10/07/18 Katie Michell 315-597-5653

10/14/18 Sue Leonard 585-734-4027

10/21/18 Rena Haigh 315-597-5971

10/28/18 Maxine & Kelly Babcock 315-210-0368

11/04/18 Sue Pringle 315-597-9533

11/11/18

Jan Taylor 315-597-4293

11/18/18 Irene Fadden 585-802-7594

11/25/18 Ruth Dantz 315-597-2143

*If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the team in providing infant and toddler care during the 10:00am

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 ~ the CE Team Jody Pruitt 315-331-3211 [email protected]

New School Year Begins

Please check your

Calendars and be sure

to find a substitute if

you will be

away on

your Sunday.

Thanks

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

September 4 Barbara Bucknam September 3 David & Sheila Koeberle September 5 Bron Lawrence September 5 Ray & Martha Beato September 8 Elaine Hassler September 6 James & Susan Bush September 10 Andrew Sloan September 20 Tony & Amie Fabrizio September 13 Kathryn Hutton September 21 Wesley & Janet Barager September 18 Alicia Lynch September 20 Patricia Pinkney September 21 Esther Hargrave September 23 Oliver Koeberle September 28 David Koeberle

If we have missed your birthday or anniversary, please contact the office at 597-9171 so we can add it to our list next time!

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SEPTEMBER 2018

SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT.

1

2

3 LABOR DAY Office Closed

4 2 pm Deacons

5 1 pm Mission/Social Concerns

7 pm Christian Ed.

6 6-7 pm CTNS Orientation

7

8

9 Communion Sunday

10 4:30 pm CTNS Board

7 pm Fellowship

11 6-9 pm King’s Daughter’s FH & Kit.

7 pm Worship

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13 7 pm Choir

14 Canal Town Days

15 Canal Town Days

16 Canal Town Days WPC Mugs available

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18 SPIRE DEADLINE 7 pm Generosity Team

19 6:30 pm Property

20 7 pm Choir

21 22

23 Welcome Back Breakfast & Teacher Commissioning First Choir Sunday

24 9 am Yellow Mills Dinner Coffee & Contemplation

25 7 pm Session

26 27 7 pm Choir

28 29 9 am Junia Gathering FH

30 Sunday School Begins

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OCTOBER 2018

SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT.

1 9 am Yellow Mills Dinner Coffee & Contemplation

4:30 pm CTNS Board

2 2 pm Deacons

3 1 pm Mission/Social

Concerns

7 pm Christian Ed.

4 7 pm Choir

5 6

7 World Communion

Sunday

8 Columbus Day

Office Closed 9 am Yellow Mills Dinner Coffee & Contemplation

7 pm Fellowship

9 7 pm Worship

10 6-8 pm Eat, Study,

Play, Prayer

11 6 pm Bell Choir

7 pm Choir

12 13

14 Rummage Sale

Donations Accepted

Guest Preacher:

Alicia Alvarez

15 6-7 pm Set Up

Rummage Sale

16 SPIRE DEADLINE

6:30-9:30 pm Set Up

Rummage Sale

17 Noon-5 pm and

6:30-9 pm Set Up

Rummage Sale 6:30 pm Property

7 pm Finance

18 9 am to 5 pm

Rummage Sale 6 pm Bell Choir

7 pm Choir

19 9 am to 5 pm

Rummage Sale

20 9 to 11 am

Rummage Sale

11 am to 1 pm

Tear Down

Progressive

Dinner

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22 9 am Yellow Mills Dinner Coffee & Contemplation

23 7 pm Session

24 6-8 pm Eat, Study,

Play, Prayer

25 6 pm Bell Choir

7 pm Choir

26 27 9 am Junia

Gathering FH

28 Reformation Sunday

Western Horizons

Sunday

Family Promise

hosting families

29 9 am Yellow Mills Dinner Coffee & Contemplation

Family Promise

hosting families

30 Family Promise

hosting families

31 Family Promise

hosting families