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