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Page 1 June 2018 First Presbyterian Church 100 Church Street, Youngstown, NY 14174 (716) 745-7067 www.youngstownpres.org Email - offi[email protected] Newsletter June 2018 Welcome Elders Class of 2018 Dick Allen, Sophie Barner Katie Coykendall, Steve Johnson Stacy Myers, Jessica Streb Class of 2019 Amy Coykendall, Beth Fagiani Pat McClemont, Fiona Rae Peter Burrows, Jane Reese Class 2020 Tom Patrick, Murray Roland Kim Sembert, Joyce Casper, Mike Daloia, Margot Walker Deacons Class of 2018 Donna Beasley, Betty Lamb Steve Lyle, Kathy Schlaich, Bob Russell Class of 2019 Sandy Maslen, Julie Siegel Diane Johnson, Nancy Greulich, Janice Allen Class 2020 Carolyn Paton, John MacArthur, Priscilla Baker, Kevin Cassick, Sue Tower Honorary Deacons Pat Inskeep, Gwen Kozar, Rick Salvatore, Ann Winter, and Winnie Clark Clerk of Session - Margot Walker Treasurer - Mark Miller Assistant Treasurer - Ken Greulich Historian - Bill Siddall Librarian - Ruth Lagace For over 50 years, the Church World Service and our Deacons Blanket/Tools program have helped in making life more bearable for those who have been affected by disasters, as well as those who just need a warm place to lay their head. Every $5 donated will purchase a blanket. We are also contributing to the “Tools” program which provides other emergency supplies such as boats, seeds, hoes, wells, water systems, etc. A Parent’s love is a reflection of God’s unconditional love for each of us . . . . what a perfect Father’s Day gift! Tools may be purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one. Number of Tools:____ In Honor of: In Memory of: Name From Tools Sunday– June 17th Calling all High School, Grad School, and College Graduates . . . Baccalaureate Sunday is June 10th 10:45 Worship Service Brunch at 12:30 RSVP number attending by June 3rd. Have you turned in your information form and picture for the bulletin and newsletter. Summer Sunday Worship Starting July 1 we will begin our summer worship schedule: one service at 10am. We resume our regular schedule September 9, 2018! e office will start summer hours on July 1st, 8:30 - 3:30. DON’T MISS: Youth and Children’s Ministries Sunday and Annual Church Picnic Join the YCM Team as we celebrate children, youth, and all the volunteers who make our programs possible on Sunday, June 3rd, 10:45AM- 1 PM Hot dogs, desserts, and drinks provided. PLEASE BRING A DISH TO PASS AND A LAWN CHAIR OR BLANKET!

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Page 1June 2018

First Presbyterian Church100 Church Street, Youngstown, NY 14174

(716) 745-7067 www.youngstownpres.orgEmail - [email protected]

Newsletter June 2018

WelcomeElders

Class of 2018Dick Allen, Sophie Barner

Katie Coykendall, Steve JohnsonStacy Myers, Jessica Streb

Class of 2019Amy Coykendall, Beth Fagiani

Pat McClemont, Fiona RaePeter Burrows, Jane Reese

Class 2020Tom Patrick, Murray RolandKim Sembert, Joyce Casper,Mike Daloia, Margot Walker

Deacons

Class of 2018Donna Beasley, Betty LambSteve Lyle, Kathy Schlaich,

Bob Russell

Class of 2019Sandy Maslen, Julie Siegel

Diane Johnson, Nancy Greulich,Janice Allen

Class 2020

Carolyn Paton, John MacArthur,Priscilla Baker, Kevin Cassick,

Sue Tower

Honorary DeaconsPat Inskeep, Gwen Kozar,

Rick Salvatore, Ann Winter,and Winnie Clark

Clerk of Session - Margot Walker

Treasurer - Mark Miller

Assistant Treasurer - Ken Greulich

Historian - Bill Siddall

Librarian - Ruth Lagace

For over 50 years, the Church World Service and our Deacons Blanket/Tools program have helped in making life more bearable for those who have been affected by disasters, as well as those who just need a warm place to lay their head. Every $5 donated will purchase a blanket. We are also contributing to the “Tools” program which provides other emergency supplies such as boats, seeds, hoes, wells, water systems, etc.

A Parent’s love is a reflection of God’s unconditional love for each of us . . . . what a perfect Father’s Day gift!

Tools may be purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one.

Number of Tools:____ In Honor of: In Memory of:

Name

From

Tools Sunday– June 17th

Calling all High School,Grad School, and College

Graduates . . .

Baccalaureate Sunday is June 10th

10:45 Worship Service

Brunch at 12:30RSVP number attending

by June 3rd.

Have you turned in yourinformation form and picture for

the bulletin and newsletter.

Summer Sunday Worship

Starting July 1 we will begin our

summer worship schedule:

one service at 10am.

We resume our regular schedule

September 9, 2018!

The office will start summer hours on

July 1st, 8:30 - 3:30.

DON’T MISS:Youth and Children’s Ministries Sundayand Annual Church Picnic

Join the YCM Team as we celebrate children, youth, and

all the volunteers who make our programs possible on

Sunday, June 3rd, 10:45AM- 1 PM

Hot dogs, desserts, and drinks provided.

PLEASE BRING A DISH TO PASS AND

A LAWN CHAIR OR BLANKET!

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We, the people of First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, New York,

are caring Christians of all ages,

dedicated to the worship of God,

personal and spiritual growth, and

warm and open fellowship. We are therefore

committed to love and serve others

in the Church, community and the world.

OURMISSION STATEMENT

How and when can you reach us...?Pastor Rex Stewart Hm:745-3506 Cel:628–1040 Clerk Margot Walker 754-4699of Session

Music Dir./ Jonathan Pilier Organist [email protected] & Michelle Allen 799-4321Children’s MinistryAdmin. Asst. Betty Salvatore 754-4854Wed - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 Off. Asst. Betty Salvatore 754-4854Youth. Carla Mackenna 531-3697 Mission Parents Monica Barner 745-3767Together Children’s Andrea Randazzo 754-2546House

We pray for those serving our country in active duty:

Ian & Jenny Zerby, Kevin Ferreira, Steve Fugate, Doug Eoute,

William C. Whaley,Jacob Meager, Shaun Kiely,

and Kevin Foley

Have you moved, changed your phone number,

or your email address?

Please let the office know so we can update your

records.

5/7/18 -8/13/18 7:00pm – 8:00pmPrimarily Mondays and some Tuesdays

Needed: bring mat and water bottleFull body workout choreographed to upbeat music. We will learn line dances for the aerobic portion of the workout and the dancercise portion incorporates a Jillian Michaels type workout. You will get into Great shape this summer!

You may pay for classes as you go or pay for a block of classes. Please see the class schedule & fee information on the table outside of the fellowship hall. If you have any questions you may reach Suzanne at 745-7438. See you all soon!

We need you! Please consider joining the members who

serve as ushers during worship. The obligation is limited to approximately one

Sunday every 3 to 4 months. It’s a great way to participate in our worship

service. Please call the Church office or Mike Vitch at 754-0913.

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Page 3June 2018

Like the First Presbyterian

Church of Youngstown on

Facebook for updates and

pictures!

Pastor’s Ponderings by the Rev. Dr. Rex Stewart

Don’t forget to contact the Church Office when a loved one is ill, injured,

or hospitalized.

Meditation/Prayer Group

A new opportunity to learn and practice meditation is being offered on Wednesday mornings at 11 AM in the church lounge. Research on Mindfulness Meditation reveals benefits to health, mental functioning, and healing. Following themeditation practices,we will end our sessions with group prayer. For more information, please contact Linda Nelson at219-4250.

Dear Friends!

June marks 25 years that I began working as your Pastor here at Youngstown First. Wow! Time flies when you’re having fun! And, for the most part, it has been fun. There have been so many joyful times: weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, and welcoming new members, among other celebrations.

There have also been times of sadness: illnesses, deaths, funerals, and divorces. Through it all, it has been a privilege to walk with you on our faith journey and past these milestones along the Way.

We’ve done a great deal of good work together in this community and beyond. Our congregation is a healthy, vibrant, welcoming community of faith and the word on the street bears that out.

I am thankful for the relationships we have nurtured as a church, and the relationships I have with you. I look forward to more years with you. (I pray that is good news to most of you!) Changes have been a part of our life together and will undoubtedly change will be in our future. It can’t be helped, the world around us is changing ever more rapidly and the church has always sought to be relevant to the real lives of people, responding to the pressing needs of the people and societies.

We are facing increasingly strong headwinds these days, and it will take our concerted efforts to present to the world God’s Love for all of creation, and all peoples and nations, regardless of race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, and political affiliation. Too many voices, many of them among our Christian brothers and sisters, and some in the highest levels of governments here and abroad, say otherwise.

We know better. And as your Pastor, I will always seek to lead us to act in accordance with the love of God we know through our Sovereign Lord, Jesus.

Yours in Christ’s Love,

Rex T. StewartPastor

Have you moved, changed your phone number, or your email

address? Please let us know so we can

update your records.

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Parents Together A supportive / info group for parents.

Meets 2x’s each month. Come and share your parenting journey with

other caring people.We are watching parenting TED talks and will be starting an audio series by Rob

Bell called Launching Rockets: 17 Observations on Being a Parent.

Future dates are: To be Announced

This program is free and open to everyone.

For more information - call, text, or email -

Monica Barner - 940-7582, [email protected],

or the church office!

Knitting and Crochet Group

This group is open to anyone interested in knitting or crochet. We welcome anyone regardless of church affiliation, whether a beginner, or a seasoned veteran of the craft. The group meets on Mondays twice a month in the church lounge at 7pm.

Tentative Dates:

Jun 4th and 18th

Contact: Fiona Rae at 716 799 4886 by phone or text or at email; [email protected]

Saturday, June 9th9 AM – 4 PM

* Donate Items * Help set up on Friday, June 8th from 9am–4pm * Help with the sale and clean–up Saturday, 9am-–4pm * SHOP!!!!

All proceeds go to Youth Mission Trip

Do you want to be part of one of the most dynamic, vibrant, faith-based communities in the area? This role is perfect for the person who not only has the ability to leverage technology to perform a variety of administrative duties, but also craves purpose in their day. As the first person everyone sees as they walk in the door, you’re not only the center of our ministries and activities — you personify our Church. You understand the value and importance of this and embrace the challenge of making others feel welcomed, included, and supported on a consistent basis. As the administrative assistant to a busy staff and congregation, you anticipate the needs of those you work with and help them accomplish the particular tasks of their ministries. You’re discerning and intuitive, and your communication skills (both in person and in writing) with various people and committees are clear and effective. You embrace change and your observational skills are sharp, enabling you to support various projects and initiatives as they arise. Finally, you aim to please and enjoy going the extra mile to make every interaction positive and memorable. Your interpersonal and administrative skills make you a natural community-builder and an organizational backbone of our Church ministries.

Responsibilities include:

· Serve as the communication liaison between all staff, church members, and committees

· Handle all church correspondence and publicity through email, social media platforms, standard mail, phone, and any other necessary avenues

· Prepare weekly worship bulletin, monthly newsletter, annual reports and directories, and manage the church calendar

· Manage AR/AP and Payroll

Skills/Experience include:

· Ability to work independently with efficient time management

· Ability to work graciously with the interruptions that commonly occur in a busy church office

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly correct grammar, spelling, and typing skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Proficiency in Mac, Quicken/QuickBooks and Adobe InDesign

Please email resume to [email protected]

or mail or drop off resume to the church.

Administrative Assistant Position

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Page 5June 2018

Faith First Ice Cream SocialFriday, June 1, 7-8 pm in Youth Lounge

Youth & Children’s Ministries Sunday and Annual Church Picnic

Sunday, June 3, 10:45- 1 pmHot dogs, dessert, drinks provided

**PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH TO PASS**

Garage Sale FundraiserSet-up on Friday, June 8, all day

Sale on Saturday, June 9, 8 am- 4 pmMontreat and Mission Trippers must help fundraise!

Baccalaureate SundaySunday, June 10

10:45 Worship Service12:30 Brunch for Grads and their families

Youth not graduating are needed to set-up, serve, and clean-up brunch!!!

Mission Trip T-shirt MakingDate and time TBD

Mission Trip CommissioningSunday, June 24, 8:30 am Worship Service

Wear your t-shirt! We will leave immediately after the service

June Youth Youth Group ActivitiesDirector: Michelle Allen

QUESTIONS? CONCERNS?COMMENTS?

CONTACT MICHELLE ALLEN

(716)799-4321 email:

[email protected]

Mark your Calendars!!July 23rd - July 27th

VBSRolling River

Rampage.

CALLING ALL GRADUATES!!!

Baccalaureate Sunday is Sunday, June 10

We will honor our graduates during

10:45 Worship Service, Coffee Hour,

and a Brunch at 12:30 pm

Contact the church office with your graduation

information, a picture and a blurb describing your future plans. They will be included in a special bulletin insert and in the July Newsletter.

Any questions please contact Michelle Allen.

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DON’T MISS:

Youth and Children’s Ministries Sunday

and Annual Church Picnic

Join the YCM Team as we celebrate children, youth, and all the volunteers who make our

programs possible onSunday, June 3rd, 10:45AM- 1 PM

Hot dogs, desserts, and drinks provided.

PLEASE BRING A DISH TO PASS ANDA LAWN CHAIR OR BLANKET!

COMMUNION WORKSHOP

Saturday, June 2nd, 9-11 am

Michelle will teach children about the Sacrament of the

Lord’s Supper.The children will bake

communion bread and then present it to useon Sunday, June 3rd.

ANOTHER YEAR OF JOY!!!

Thank you to everyone who participated in JOY Team events throughout the year!

When we serve together, we live our faith!!

We will offer more monthly projects again in the fall.

HELP SUPPORT THE YOUTH

GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER!

Did you miss getting your basement cleared out in time

for the rummage sale? You have a second chance!!

Support the June 9th Youth Group Garage Sale

Fundraiser!

Donations may be dropped off on the church stage anytime

until Thursday, June 7

RIDE A RIVER OF FUN!!!Help with “Rolling River Rampage” VBS!!There’s lots of ways to lend a hand:

Live out your promise to nurture young faith by guiding children to/from activities July 23-27, just 4 hours daily!

Help transform the church into a Rocky River Adventureland on Sunday, July 22.Donate snack and/or decorating supplies!

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Charlie and Betty want to thank their wonderful church family for reaching out with concern and promises of prayer, gifts of flowers, goodies and cards!It truly makes a very positive impact!!!! Charlie & Betty Lamb

Thanks to everyone that helped make our months leading up to surgery and the time after my surgery so much better. Toby and I appreciated all the words of support, cards, food and visits.

Rex, thanks for the prayers & hospital visit. Thanks to the Deacons for flowers, cards, visits and food. PW - I love the prayer shawl & will continue to use it. Joy Team, thanks for the gift bag of treats. We are truly blessed to be here and have the church family & friends that we do. Love, Ginny Jewett

Boy, am I going to miss working with all of you on a daily basis!! For over two years you have brought such joy and positivity to my life working with each of you. Thank you for your kindness and welcoming of Bob and I into this wonderful church family. Thank you also for all the well wishes I have received in my new endeavor. Fondly, Lori Russell

Thank You for allowing us to have our meetings at the church, Girl Scout Troop 70145

Thank you for prayers, cards, flowers,the cheer-up basket, the Fix It Club, and all of my friends at 1st Pres. A special thanks to Pastor Rex for your visits and prayers. My sincere thanks, Ted Casper

If you haven’t done so already please share

your email address in the friendship pad during Worship or contact the office. Communicating

this way is a faster and a much more cost effective way to get information to

all our members.

Events in June & July, !!!Sign up in lobby or contact the office.

Wine & Cheese Party At The Inskeeps 6/2/18 @ 7:30pm - Bring your favorite wine/bever-age, and an appetizer and plan on haveing a wonderful evening at Paul and Pat Inskeep’s home - 1017 Youngstown Wilson Rd. Sign up in the Lobby.

June 9th 3pm – 11pm?? Shuttle Crawl -where we take the Discovery Shuttle to Niagara Falls (Wine on Third), Lewiston (Stone House, Waterstreet Land-ing), then back to Youngstown. Sign up sheet in lobby.

July 3rd 4:30pm - Bisons Ball-game/ BPO Fireworks - sign up sheet in lobby - $23 ticket - Car-pool from church.

July 20th Ransomville Speed-way - 6pm - Veterans get in free with photo id - Tickets are $13 each. Sign up sheet in lobby.

We offer our condolences to Carol & Roy Rogers and family on the death of Carol’s mother, Jean Snow, on 5/7/18.

Our sympathy to Sara & Randy Kromer and family on the passing of Sara’s mom, Sonja Simpson, on 5/8/18.

Our sympathy to Carol J Rogers & Rex Stewart and family on the passing of Carol’s aunt, Mary Ann Rogers, in Indiana.

We offer our condolences to Gary and Kate Myers and family upon the death of Gary’s sister, Sheila Pirinelli, on May 12th.

We are looking for fellowship ideas for

September & October.

We are also in need of more members to assist with planning

and implementing events.

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PER CAPITAIf you use the boxed envelopes the very first envelope in the box is the “Initial Offering” envelope. Please use this one to pay your “Per Capita” donation to cover the assessed amount our congregation is obligated to pay for each member to support our denomination’s governance and worldwide mission efforts. Our church’s fair share of the ministry and mission through the Pres-bytery of WNY, the Synod of the Northeast and the Gen-eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA has been set at $40 for every member of our church.If you do not use a box of envelopes, simply write “Per Capita” on your check memo line.

If you have already paid your Per Capita, thank you!

Dave Young 6/7Jean Stratton 6/16Barb McLaren 6/2780 & over

Ben La Presta 6/2Noah Hoffman 6/14Olivia Kane 6/19Alicia Previte 6/28Michael Allender 6/2918 & under

Youngstown Porter Senior Van Fund Drive

This Fund Drive was created because the Youngstown Senior Van is worn out and needs to be replaced. St. John’s Episcopal Church in Youngstown wanted to do something to help.

The Senior Van takes Youngstown and Porter Seniors to dialysis, doctor’s appointments, the Senior Center, the bank and to stores. In the last 12 months, 2,783 rides were given to seniors.

If you would like to donate, checks may be sent to St. John’s Episcopal Church Senior Van P.O. Box 366 Main & Chestnut Streets Youngstown, NY 14174Please notate Senior Van on your checks.

All monies raised will be donated for this purpose to the Village of Youngstown who provides this service with the help of the Town of Porter. If enough money is raised a van will be purchased and donated to the Village of Youngstown.

This Fund Drive is being run by St. John’s Episcopal Church, Youngstown.

Rainbow Singers Upcoming ConcertsSaturday, June 2nd, 7 pm at Riverside Pres-byterian Church, 815 84th Street at Lindbergh Ave. Niagara Falls

Sunday, June 3rd, 4 pm at St James Methodist Church, 4661 Porter Rd, Niagara Falls.

Light refreshments to follow each concert.

Lewiston ChoraleersSpring Program

Directed by Donald ShrimptonPercussionist – Pat Kuciewski

Saturday, June 2nd at 1pmSt. Peter’s RC Church

620 Center Street, Lewiston

Sunday, June 3rd at 2pmMessiah Lutheran Church

915 Oneida Street, Lewiston

Admission - $5.00

If you are interested in

receiving our weekly email updates please

contact the office and we will add you to our list for the most up to date information on what is

going on in the church!

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Page 9June 2018

Work continues on the Celtic Cross

***New railings have been

installed in the Sanctuary.

Bob Russel did an very informative interactive

presentation on “Living With

Parkinsons” as an Adult Program

May 21st.

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The Children’s House helped raise $1020 for

St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital with their annual

Trike a Thon!

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The Flower Committee isalways welcoming new members! No flower grow-ing or arranging required-just make a couple phone calls during your month on duty. Oh, and help us deco-rate for the Christmas sea-son. Fun and easy. If you can fluff a wreath or make a bow you are in! Call Kate Myers at 745-7846; Beanoodles@roadrunner.

Tyler Midgley Todd Plybon Elsie ClarkVera Grace Lucinski Rita McPhall Marge CasperRyan Prenatt Dorothy Ellsworth Bob SetserFrank Meisenburg Patricia Truesdale Luke LaufenbergGinny Jewett Phyllis Huisgen Bob ClarkSarah MacArthur Judi Steele Danielle MyersBob Powell Robin Hough Lois ThomasRay Tubridy Sonja Simpson Elisa DuncanAmy Coykendall Mel Green Charles LambMark Miller David Smith Tom JohnsonMarge Baker Judi Smith Phyllis EisenmanJohn Hutchins Linda Lee Virginia CooperLinda Munro Janice Previte Jan HowardTed Casper Susan Mooney

Hymn of the Month A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD The Marseillaise of the Reformation

OUT OF THE DEPTHS I CRY TO YOU (Lutheran) This hymn was sung at the funeral of Elector Frederick the Wise in Wittenberg in 1525, and at Halle in 1546 where Luther’s body lay in state on its way from Eisle-ben, where he died, to Wittenberg where his funeral would take place. It seems fitting to end the series on Luther with this hymn. Up until the time of Luther, all music sung in the church was in Latin. Translations of Latin works did not fit musically with the German language. Every Latin syllable is essentially the same length, whereas in Germanic languages, of which English is also one, the natural rhythm of the language is based on a stressed vowel sound and syllables of varying lengths. (Example, the word RHYTH-em.) Luther wanted to create a body of hymns of high quality that were suited to the language the people spoke, and fortunately, the dialect spoken in Saxony was understood in many other areas. Speaking of the challenge of composing these new hymns, Luther said: “Both the text and notes, accent, melody, and manner of rendering ought to grow out of the true mother tongue and its inflection.” This is a poetic rendition of a favorite Psalm of Luther’s, Psalm 130, and is considered one of his best. It is among the first hymns Luther wrote, and he is also credited with the tune, AUS TIEFER NOT. He sent copies of the text to his colleagues as a sample to encourage them to contribute Psalm-themed hymns in the German language. It was one of the eight hymns that comprised the first “hymn book” which was given to the choir to learn so the congregation could learn from the choir. Luther also found this hymn a source of comfort throughout his life. During periods of stress, he would pick up his lute and invite others to join him as he sought encouragement in its words. The singing of this hymn was noted particularly in 1530 during the six anxious months that he spent at Coburg Castle inside the borders of Saxony while his colleagues negotiated the future of the Reformation at the Diet of Augsburg.

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What’s Coming Up!7/1 Summer Worship Hours begin - 10am worship

7/2 Summer office hours begin - 8:30 - 3:307/3 Adult Fellowship - Bison ballgame / BPO @ 4:30pm7/20 Adult Fellowship - Ransomville Speedway - 6:30pm

7/22 VBS Decorating Day7/23-7/27 VBS

7/28 - 8/2 Youth Montreat Conference7/28-8/4 PW Gathering - Triennium - Louisville, KY

Adult FellowshipOur American Pastime...

Tuesday July 3, 2018, join us for the 24th Annual Key Bank Independence Eve

Celebration with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus and

the Largest Fireworks Show of the Season as the Bisons host the Scranton/Wilkes-

Barre RailRiders.

The cost is $23 per person. Because we are only purchasing 24 tickets at this group rate, you must sign up and pay the office for your ticket(s) when you

sign up. We will carpool from the church at around 4:30pm. Call the office for further

information.ONLY 9 TICKETS ARE LEFT!!!

For some time, the Deacons have maintained a closet containing a variety of “medical” implements. A great deal was accumulated, and the overage is being sold at the Rummage Sale.

However, many people don’t even know we have these items available, so we list them here…

- Crutches- Wheelchairs- Canes- Shower chairs- Walkers- A small wooden wheelchair ramp

- Bed pan- Arm rest/can assembly(if you need it you probably know what it looks like)- Strap allowing holding people safely in wheelchair- Bandages

Deacons Corner

Adult FellowshipWine & Cheese Party

at the home ofPat & Paul Inskeep

1017 Youngstown Wilson Rd.Saturday, June 2 at 7:30 pm

Bring a snack and your favorite wine or beverage.

Adult FellowshipShuttle Crawl

Saturday, June 9th at 3 pmMeet in front of the Stone Jug

We always accept donations of more, upgrading and making sure they are always available.

If you need something, make sure Betty knows so we can stay on top of inventory. She has the closet key.

The Deacons and Fix-it Club will make sure all is in good order on a regular basis.

While started for our church community, we are glad to share. with those in need, like we do with the Deacons’ Cupboard

Please use!

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128 Lockport St. Youngstown, NY 14174 Office: 716-745-3839 Fax: 716-745-9584

Ken Greulich - Associate Broker Kathy Sweeney - Sales Agent

Jeff Barker - Sales Agent Bruce Andrews - Owner/Broker

Youngstown VILLAGE DINER Spectacular View of River & Lake

425 Main Street - 745-9858 Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 6 am - 8:30 pm

Fri. & Sat. 6 am - 2:30 pm Sun. 6 am - 1:30 pm Good Food at Affordable Prices

See our ad in the Sentinel for our weekly specials

Delivery Available Mon-Thurs 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Timeless Gifts

Pamela & Dennis Karski (716) 754-4818

547 Center Street Lewiston, NY 14092

A New England Style Gift Shop in the Heart of Lewiston L a w n t r e e L a n d s c a p i n g

“Hire us for Value and Expertise” Peter W. Grainge

New York State Certified Arborist

Cornell University Graduate

Fully Insured Youngstown, NY 745-7925

Tree Health & Structure Assessment Expert Pruning & Removals Tree & Shrub Fertilization

L ewiston Insurance Agency

margaret m. toohey Insurance and Financial Services

office 716.754.9137 Fax 716.754.9197

mobile 716.523.9137

e-mail [email protected]

Brad Hardison President and Manager Jim Ewell Funeral Director

Phones: Lewiston - 754-7963

Ransomville - 791-3911

Funeral Homes, Inc.

Tisdale & Coykendall

W. MAXWELL COYKENDALL Attorney and Counselor at Law

800 Main Street, Suite 4B Niagara Falls, NY 14301

ph: (716) 285-3525 Ext 21 fax: (716) 285-8574

[email protected]

TAKE OUT AND CATERING AVAILABLE

Bandana’s Bar and Grill 930 Lake Road (Rte. 18F) Youngstown, NY 14174 716-745-1010

Rob Kudel - Chef/Owner Melissa Kudel - Owner

Www.bandanasbarandgrill.com

Restaurant Hours 11 am - 10 am Mon-Sat

12 pm - 10 pm Sun Late Night Menu Fri & Sat

Bar Hours 11am - 1 am Mon-Thurs 11 am - 3 am Fri & Sat

12 pm - 1 am Sun

Pizza, Subs, Wings, Salads & More Catering Available Mon-Thurs: 11am-9pm Fri & Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 12pm-9pm

MAIN ST. Pizzeria

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This is a support group for people suffering from bereavement will be offered at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church Street. The group will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays.

The group will be led by Sister Colleen Shanahan from Stella Niagara. She says that the group will be based on Kubler-Ross’s “Five Stages of Death and Dying” and how that effects us physically, spiritually, mentally, and socially. Everything at the meetings will be confidential. We believe that healing comes in these sessions through (1) verbally expressing your own version of grief and (2) the support you find from others’ experience.

This is an ecumenical group, open to all people.

June meetings are Tuesday, June 5th, 12th, and 19th.

COPPINS SERVICE CENTER, INC.

Tee Coppins and Sons 550 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092

[email protected]

Jay & Rich Coppins All Automotive Repairs

Since 1937 Towing

754-7020

RCR YACHTS Established 1972

Jane Reese Treasurer & Office Manager

Tel: (716) 745-3862 ● Fax: (716) 745-9671 www.rcryachts.com ● email: [email protected]

223 Lockport St., P.O. Box 399, Youngstown, NY 14174

Lake Rd. Youngstown, NY

Opposite Niagara Frontier Golf Course

Plots Available

Keith Shaw, Supt. Phone: 745-7569

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Your June 2018 Church Newsletter

Worship Services Sundays at

8:30 & 10:45am.June 3 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Youth & Children’s Ministry Sunday Communion Sunday Michelle Allen Preaching Read Mark 2:23–3:6 in Preparation

June 10 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Baccalaureate Sunday Michelle Allen Preaching Read Mark 3:20–35 in Preparation

June 17 4th Sunday after Pentecost Father’s Day/Tools Offering Rex Stewart Preaching Read Mark 4:26–34 in Preparation

June 24 5th Sunday after Pentecost Rex Stewart Preaching Mission Trip Commissioning at 8:30 AM Read Mark 4:35–41 in Preparation

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