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Sunday, September 17thYou are invited to a Rally Day Ice Cream

Social, after the 10:45am service.

First Presbyterian Church100 Church Street, Youngstown, NY 14174

(716) 745-7067 Fax (716) 745-7728 www.YoungstownPres.orgEmail - office@youngstownpres.org

Newsletter September 2017

Rally Day - September 17, 2017

Rally Day is a great opportunity to

deepen your faith by caring for each

other and our church!

Welcome

Beginning September 10

we will go back to 2 services8:30 & 10:45am

Sunday School Starts forAdult on 9/10/17

& Childrenon 9/17/17.

EldersClass of 2017

Dan Breed, Joyce CasperTom Chambers, Donna ClarkMike Daloia, Margot Walker

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

DeaconsClass of 2017

Priscilla Baker, Kevin CassickAngela Currie, Sue Tower

Ann Winter

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

Bernie Williams

Class of 2019Sandy Maslen, Julie Siegel

Diane Johnson, Nancy Greulich,Janice Allen

Honorary DeaconsPat Inskeep, Gwen Kozar,

Rick Salvatore, and Winnie Clark

Treasurer - Mark Miller

Assistant Treasurer - Ken Greulich

Historian - Bill Siddall

Librarian - Ruth Lagace

“It’s a celebration……….”

As the song goes, “There’s a party going on right here, a celebration to last throughout the years” And celebrate we should!

Pat & Rita, our dynamic Mother & Daughter team have just completed 30 years of service at our Church! There is hardly a nook or cranny that these two haven’t washed, scrubbed, swept, waxed, dusted, vacuumed, mopped or cleaned, so we all can have a clean respectable house of worship…a Church that we can be proud of…..a mainstay in the community.

So mark you calendars, on Sunday September 10, after the 10:45 worship service we will honor them in Fellowship Hall. There will also be a special presentation from the Woman’s Association and the Fix-it group during our worship service that day. So please join us in congratulating these fine ladies on their special day.

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Pastor’s Ponderings by the Rev. Dr. Rex StewartDear Friends,

It worked! The Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal granted sabbatical has given me renewed insight and energy for my work with you in community as Youngstown Presbyterian Church. There is too little space here to go into much detail about the places Carol and I have seen and the people we have met, but suffice it to say that, like the Irish monks of Celtic times past, our “peregrination” produced the hoped for results: I have met Christ in the dozens, maybe hundreds of people we conversed with; and, I have found my resurrection as an artist/pastor.

I thank Charles Lamb for so ably filling in during my time away. Knowing he would be here in my stead gave me the luxury of “no worries.” I am sorry I was unable to be here during some momentous events in the life of our congregation: the retirements of Claudia Andres and Phila Ibaugh, and the party to celebrate their ministry with us over so many years; the search for their replacement, which resulted in our hiring Jonathan Pilier (welcome, Jonathan!!); and, the passing of our Pastor Emeritus, the Rev. Dr. Charles Stratton and his memorial service in Rochester.

As part of my sabbatical grant, you are invited to explore with me how our spiritual lives and our creativity can go hand in hand. Art classes have already begun! I am teaching beginning stone carving (on Saturday morinings) and beginning drawing classes (on Saturday afternoons) for the next month; and, Suzanne from Gleam and Glimmer Stained Glass in North Tonawanda is teaching stained glass classes (on Monday nights in NT) in which participants will be creating beautiful window inserts with Christian symbols for our building’s welcome area (lobby). New participants are welcome!

Also, don’t forget to sign up for the “Creativity and Divine Surprise” Workshop, led by The Rev. Karla Kincannon, who is Methodist minister and author of the book by the same title. That will be held on Saturday, September 23rd (see more details on page 17). She will lead us in exploring the deep connections that link the creativity in each of us to the Divine (as the Celts would say, “the Creator behind all creativity”). Rev. Kincannon will preach and lead worship that Sunday as well.

Rally Day is September 17th (see page 1). Your church staff and group leaders and committee chairs and members are planning a great day to encourage all of us to grow in our Christian lives. I pray you will come that Sunday and consider how God is calling you to go deeper in faith! The world needs committed followers of Christ and strong communities of faith such as ours to be beacons of light and hope and love more than ever.

Yours in the Beauty of God’s Love,

RexRex T. StewartPastor and Artist

Have you moved, changed your phone number, or your email address? Please let Lori in the office know so she can update your records.

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Our WorshipAttendance

10:00 TotalJuly 30 75 75Aug 6 133 133Aug 13 87 87Aug 20 128 128Aug 27 100 100

Aug 2017 Average 1052017 YTD Average 153

Aug 2016 Average 84 Aug 2015 Average 130 2016 Average 1462015 Average 153

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...?Pastor Rex Stewart Home: 745-3506 Cell: 628–1040 Clerk of Session Margot Walker 754-4699Music Director/ Jonathan Pilier 858-305-2337OrganistYouth &Children’s Michelle Phelps 799-4321MinistryAdmin. Assist. Lori Russell 745-7067 Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 4:30 Office Assistant Betty Salvatore 754-4854Youth Mission Carla Mackenna 531-3697Parents Together Monica Barner 745-3767Children’s House Andrea Randazzo 754-2546

Office Hours will resume to normal hours

of8:30 AM

till 4:30 PM

Starting September 5th

Like the First Presbyterian

Church of Youngstown on

Facebook for updates and

pictures!We pray for those serving our

country in active duty:Ian & Jenny Zerby, Bill Gregg,Kevin Ferreira, Steve Fugate,

Doug Eoute, William C. Whaley,Jacob Meager, Shaun Kiely,

and Kevin Foley

YTD Income through Aug 28, 2017The target is 68% of the yearly budget as of this date.

YTD Giving Actual YTD 2017 Budget thru 8/28/17 % of Budget Identified Giving $288,484.00 186,788$ 65%Children's House $73,990.00 38,051$ 51%Apartment Building $25,572.00 17,048$ 67%Fundraising $3,200.00 3,335$ 104%Church Use $1,200.00 936$ 78%Per Capita Giving $4,000.00 3,360$ 84%Loose Plate $2,300.00 2,029$ 88%Future Fund Dividends $950.00 1,235$ 130%Youth Offering $200.00 147$ 74%Other Income $1,930.00 2,548$ 132%Total $401,826.00 255,477$ 64%

Building Fund : $36,945

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PW HappeningsSeptember: I must remind myself that this writing is for early fall. By the time this is in print, church will be back to 2 services soon. We have a new Music Director; Committees that have taken a summer hiatus are gearing up for a quick start. So it is with Presbyterian Women.

Rally Day is approaching. We hope to receive many visitors at our table—perhaps we’ll have the chocolate sauce for our ice cream sundaes, but maybe it’ll be the chopped nuts; that would be appropriate, also. Regardless of what we have, we hope some of you women grace our table and check us out. Ask yourself; How Do I Like To Serve? Are you ‘hands-on’?. Got ya covered! An organizer?...the library could be a good fit; Spiritual?...our Bible study needs you; Creative?...we knit, we sew, we cook, we plan, we pray. We pray for each other, for wisdom, for mission projects, for those who are poor and hungry. Are your kids moving on with their lives and you are feeling the pinch of the emptying nest? The Presbyterian Women of 1st Presbyterian Church of Youngstown have already been there. Maybe you could learn a thing or two from us, and we could learn a thing or two from you. We’re good, wise women-your mom’s, but not!

Have you read Proverbs 31? This is PW…Her worth is far above rubies; she willingly works with her hands; she brings her food from afar; She girds herself with her strength and strengthens her arms; Yes, she reaches out her hand to the needy; she extends her hand to the poor.She makes linen garments and sells them and supplies sashes for the merchants; Strength and honor are her clothing.

• We will be collecting diapers and wipes, baby items or cash contributions for the Priscilla Project of Jericho Road Community Health Center, already detailed in the bulletin. Please bring your contribution to Rally Day or to the

Presbyterian Women’s Tea which will be held at the home of Fiona Rae on September 24 @ 2pm. It’s great fun buying those baby items again, and being aghast at the price of them!

• The Lockport Presbyterian Home is a long-standing mission of ours. We support the Home’s Auxiliary with baked goods for their Harvest Bazaar on Sept. 16.

• On October 7 is the next congregational gathering. It is a brown bag lunch meeting Moderated by Donna Beasley, beginning at 12 noon.

• October 14 is the PWP gathering at 1st Presbyterian Church in the City of Tonawanda. Registration is at 10, lunch is served.

• Of course, the grand event, the highlight of the year that we’ve been working on for months already; that “B” word-the annual BAZAAR! on October 21. Joan Gillespie is the chair. We’ll have Jewelry (clear out your old, passé’ jewelry and make room for more!); Spices; it’s the season for the house to smell oh so good from baking cinnamon laced pies to savory herb infused low and slow suppers; Crafts of all kinds; knitted, crochet, quilted (including the raffle quilt); Baked Goods-always a good time to try something new, (frozen pie shells will be available soon); Antiques-many gleaned from the Rummage Sale. We however, are not for sale, but our patina is still quite good. Raffle Baskets: Julie Siegel does a phenomenal job and would appreciate your contribution. The Country Store will have local fruits and vegetables; J G’s Chili Sauce, jams and preserves, Yancy’s Fancy cheese. Last but not least is the Luncheon! Our ladies do a wonderful job in preparing a delicious lunch for our guests and our volunteer workforce. As you can imagine, helpers of all kinds are needed for Friday set-up and Saturday’s sale in all departments. There will be sign-up sheets and information in the foyer so you won’t miss out on the food, fun and fellowship!

Please be a part of this group of women! Please be a part of our heart.

Blessings to you,Peggy Nash, Moderator

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The Story Behind The Triple Summer Fruit Pie with Almond Crust

by: Peggy Nash - Best In Show Winner!

Filling Crust

6-8 cups mixed berries 1 Tbsp. butter1 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten¼ cup cornstarch or flour ½ cup butter chilled, cut in small piecesDash of salt and cinnamon ½ shortening, also chilled 2 ½ cups flour ½ tsp. salt Ice water to moisten Preheat oven to 425. Mix filling & set aside. Make the crust.

In a large bowl, work ½ cup butter and shortening into the flour and salt until crumbly. Sprinkle with ice water and proceed as for any pie dough. Divide into 2 balls. Roll one into a 13” circle and transfer to a 9” deep dish pie plate. Add the filling to the pie plate. Roll remainder dough into a 12” circle. Dot with 1 Tbsp. butter and top with the crust, crimp edges as desired. Brush top with beaten egg. Cut several slits into the top. Place on baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes at 425. Lower heat to 375 and bake another 20-30 minutes.

This recipe came from a book, Fatally Flaky by Diane Mott Davidson, an audio book, no less! The recipe is as I copied it. Here are my variations, gleaned from ingredients on hand, past pie making experience, hours of cooking show tips and intuition. My freezer held bags of freshly harvested, dry frozen red raspberries, blueberries and pitted sour cherries, the cherries frozen with sugar. Too many berries meant too many of those pesky seeds. That was going to be my fruit combination. The fruits came out of the freezer while work began on the crust and I made dinner. Since many recipes using cherries include almond flavor, I decided the real deal, ground almonds could work in the crust. Almond Crust

The recipe calls for 2 ½ cups flour. I substituted ½ cup of finely ground almonds, which had been blanched and lightly toasted, for ½ cup of the flour. In retrospect, the almonds changed the texture of the pastry, making it more difficult to work. I wonder if almond milk used as the liquid would have been better? The flour, ground almonds and fats were incorporated with the aid of my Kitchen Aid mixer. Only a small amount of water was needed; perhaps 2 tablespoons. There were fairly large blotches of butter visible in the dough. The dough was divided into two flattened disks, placed in plastic and refrigerated while working on our supper. After supper, work on the filling began. Triple Fruit Filling

Roughly, 2 cups of each fruit were used; cherries, blueberries and red raspberries. As they thawed, there was a generous amount of liquid produced. As the cherries were packed with sugar, I estimated there was ½ cup of sugar in the cherries, and only added ½ cup of sugar to the bowl. For the thickener, I used 2 Tbsp. flour and 2 Tbsp. cornstarch.After mixing this all up, all that juice formed, so the fruit was strained and the sugar, thickener and juicy broth placed into a pan and boiled up. A little odd, I know, but it helped me determine that the juice was not thick enough and the pie would be RUNNY! At this point, I decided to add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch to the fruit to take care of that juiciness. Salt and cinnamon were added as the recipe states. The disks of pastry removed from the refrigerator, were not as firm as expected. The pastry rolled out quite easily, but was quite messy when trying to place it in the pie pan; it broke off at the edges!! Horrors! Several ‘patches’ were administered to afflicted areas, and there was no overhang. The top crust was rolled out.The fruit filling was placed in the pastry lined plate-resplendent in slightly frozen orbs of cherries, gorgeous raspberries and those plump blueberries. It was a beautiful thing. No additional butter was dotted on top. The top crust went on, tearing a bit in places; not beautiful. Oh well! The excess pastry was cut off, or more likely, fell off. A fork was used to join the crusts together, with an occasional inward crimp to add a decoration. I tried to disguise the tears through placement of the top crust slits; the egg was beaten with 1 Tbsp. water and brushed on. Adding sugar to the top crossed my mind, but I rejected that idea for fear of over-browning.Onto the baking sheet and into the oven for 20 minutes at 425, onto the lower part of the oven; after all, those berries still had just a little frozen state to them. After 20 minutes, the heat went to 375 and I let it bake for 30, maybe 35 minutes. It still required additional baking, another 5 minutes at least. It ran over some, but when there were bubbles in the middle, nicely but not overly brown, it came out. Ta dahhh! My experimental masterpiece was finished. With fingers crossed it was delivered to CCE for all to enjoy.

That pie took best berry pie and best of show at the Niagara Count Fair this

year!Congrats Peggy Nash!

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Youth Group - Save the Dates!!

FAITH FIRST Delve deeper into your faith with

prayer and reflection the first day of every month

from 7-8 PM, Sept 1st.

Bombfire at Michelle’s319 Riverview Dr.

QUESTIONS? CONCERNS?

Children’s Sunday School

will resume on September 17,2017

(Rally Day) during the 10:45 worship service.

Looking forward to seeing all of our wonderful student’s and some shiny new faces!

Aah, August! It seems we all grab a tight hold of the month as summer starts to slip through our fingers. Youth Group enjoyed their “Moving Up Camping Weekend” on Aug 11th-13th with 22 youth (5 of whom are new, incoming 6th graders) and 4 adults. Thanks to Monica Barner, Jason Cramer, and Beth McCalister for roughing it for a weekend of fun and fellowship! Thanks also to Dick Allen and Sue Fittante for driving youth and gear to and from Lake Erie State Park! This fairly new tradition is a wonderful way to introduce new youth group members to “veteran” youth and to share our traditions as well as make new memories!

The camping excursion was the last of three Youth Group trips this summer: the annual Mission Trip was in June (see my previous newsletter article for details), followed by our first visit to the Montreat Youth Conference in North Carolina in July. Montreat was a faith-deepening week with spirit-filled worship services, thought-provoking small group discussions, and lots of opportunities to meet Presbyterian Youth from all over the East Coast. We will be making it another annual event!

To the outsider, these trips may seem just like fun and free time, but in reality they are some of the best chances to plant seeds of faith in our adolescents’ lives. We are so thankful for our supportive church family who helps us make these opportunities available to so many youth!!

“But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.” Matthew 13:23 (NRSV)

Blessings and love,Michelle

September Youth and Children’s MinistriesDirector: Michelle Allen Phelps

RALLY DAY ICE CREAM SOCIAL

SUNDAY SEPT 17WE WILL BE GEARING UP FOR

ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF FAITH BUILDING, COMMUNITY

SERVICE, AND FELLOWSHIP. COME CHECK OUT ALL THAT’S

GOING ON AT CHURCH!12- 1 PM

COMMENTS? CONTACT

MICHELLE ALLEN - PHELPS(716)799-4321

email: youthgroup@youngstownpres.org

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Quilt Raffle

Winter Wonderland Queen Size

Made by : Rip & Stitch Quilt Group

To benefit the

Youngstown Presbyterian Church And

St. John Lutheran Church

Raffle Tickets available from Association Members $1.00 Donation per ticket or 6 for $5.00

Drawing to take place at the Annual Presbyterian

Women’s Church Bazaar

Saturday, October 21,2017 At 3:00PM

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Theme Baskets Needed

Please consider donating a theme basket

or items for a theme basket. They are a lot of fun to

create...get together with a few friends and put

one together.

You may bring your theme basket to the church office

October 15th - 20th.

Presbyterian Women Annual Fall Bazaar

Saturday, October 21st.

As you are finishing up your crafts,

making jams, jellies, and other great items...don’t forget to put some

aside for the Bazaar.

Presbyterian Women's Annual Bazaar

October 21st from 9 AM - 3 PMIt is just a little over a month until October 21st for the

Annual Presbyterian Women's Bazaar.We hope you have or will have made something for the

Arts & Crafts Booth.

If you have jewelry that you no longer wear, they would appreciate receiving it. We NEED a new supply of jewelry!

We would like lots of baked goods.

Home canned jams, jellies, and fruits, fresh fruits and vegetables for the Country Store are welcomed as well.

We will have "Theme Baskets" which proves very interesting and shows wonderful imagination! Julie Siegel

There will once again be an Antique Corner.

You will like the aroma of spices drifting through the hall.

Stop by and have lunch, or just dessert.

Bazaar Chairperson is Joan GillespieIf you are interested in participating call Joan (745-7588).

If you just enjoy attending, please put the date on your calendar so you won’t miss an exciting day!

PW will be collecting Diapers and Wipes to Benefit Jerico

Rd. Mission on September 17 & 24th.

Hope you can help us out so we can assist less

fortunate families. Here is a website that explains this

worthy mission.

http://www.jrchc.org/pro-grams/priscilla-project-buffalo/

Baby Items Needed!

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Dear Church Family, The annual Harvest Bazaar is right around the corner. It will be held on Saturday October 21, 2017. One of the hi-lites of the Bazaar is the basket auction.

Well, while I have volunteered to chair this auction, I am looking for donations of baskets. Too much for you? I will also accept items, including gift cards and gift certificates, and fill a basket. Need a basket – I have them!! Send me an email or slip a note in my church mailbox and I will be happy to get one to you.

Themes??? I have lots of ideas for those too; consider items of all one color, hobby themes, such as gardening ...the sky is the limit.

Lets set some goals. How about a basket from every committee?...every family? I really want to keep this important part of the Bazaar thriving. Please help me to do this.

Thank you....

Julie Siegel

Bazaar Basket Auction Assistance NEEDED!

Sarah’s CircleThe PW Horizons Bible Study Please note the Horizon Bible Study will begin on Thursday, September 28th. This is a change

from the July/Aug newsletter. We will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays at 10:00 AM in

the Tower Lounge. The Horizon books are in the church office for

a cost of $10.00.

This year’s study is Cloud of Witness The Community of Christ in Hebrews. We will explore

major themes found in Hebrews, relate these themes to other parts of our Faith tradition, and tie them

together with overarching motif of community. We will study the Community with Jesus Christ, the

Living God, the Living Word, God’s Messengers, the Tradition, the Reality, the Hope of the Future,

the Household of Faith, and All the Saints.If you have any questions please call either

Pat McClemont @523-3891 or

PW Tea at Fiona Rae’s Home2771 West Lake Rd.

Wilson, NY

September 24th @ 2pmWe will be collecting baby items, diapers,

and monetary donations to assist the Priscilla Project.

Please bring an item to donate and

a sweet or savory snack to share.

Any questions please contact

Fiona at 478-6729.

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Hymn of the MonthFrom Depths of Woe I Cry to YouAUS TIEFER NOT SCHREI ICH ZU DIR)

“If God spare my life ere many years, I will cause the boy that drives the plow to

know more of the scriptures than thou doest!”

The growing number of communities changing to Protestantism made urgent the necessity of giving their congregations something to sing. This is Psalm 130, a favorite of Luther’s, in hymn form. Luther did not regard himself as skilled in music composition and wrote this one in 1523 as a sample, which he sent to musically inclined colleagues to encourage them to write more of these Psalm-hymns for German worship. This hymn was one of eight published in the first Lutheran hymnal, Achtliederbuch (Acht=8). Luther supplied four of its eight hymns, 18 of 26 of the “Erfurt Enchiridion,” and 24 of 32 in the first settings by Johann Walther’s, “Eyn geystlich Giesangk Buchleyn,” all three hymnals published in 1524.

As the Reformation spread beyond Wittenberg, Luther found himself responsible for setting up a whole new system of government for the newly formed evangelical communities. Under the medieval system, preachers and pastors were selected by a patron who had the legal right to fill the vacancy (and the responsibility to pay them). In the town of Leisnig, the local pastor announced for Luther, and the abbot replaced him with a compliant Catholic. However, the town wished to keep him and asked Luther how to do this. Luther told them that since the priest would no longer be supported by the Catholic Church, the town fathers would be responsible for hiring and paying all church personnel – pastors, teachers, custodians – and maintaining church property; they also would have to provide care for the poor and sick, and establish procedures for receiving and disbursing funds to support these duties. A successful plan was produced and Luther used it as a model for many successful conversions.

Work on translating the Bible continued, with the year 1524 being devoted to the historical books, Joshua thru Esther, and the poetical books, Job thru Song of Solomon. Translating these books turned out to be far more difficult than previous translations. While at the Wartburg, Luther had translated an average of 112 pages of New Testament from the Greek per day. In 1524, he established a “Collegium Biblieum,” -- a committee which included of four of his colleagues who knew Hebrew. From time to time, others with special expertise such as Jewish Rabbis were also invited. The Collegium met once a week for several hours before dinner. On one occasion, it took 4 meetings to settle 3 lines from Job – not that anything was ever truly settled. Even though Luther’s completed Bible was finally published for the first time in 1534, Luther never

stopped tinkering with the text and publishing new, improved editions until the day of his death.

In England, William Tyndale (1494-1536), an Oxford and Cambridge trained theologian, shared Luther’s passion for translating the Bible into the emerging national language of his native country. On being twitted about this obsession by a clergyman, he is reputed to have replied, “If God spare my life ere many years, I will cause the boy that drives the plow to know more of the scriptures than thou doest!” Like Luther, he desired that the language of the Bible be not merely utilitarian but beautiful as well, employing alliteration, poetic meter and all other means to understanding and memorability. In May of 1524, Tyndale left for Europe, not only for his own safety, but because he would never be allowed to print his Bible in England. Tyndale, was not only a theologian, but a gifted linguist so skilled in Greek, Spanish, French, Italian, and German (and Latin, as well) that he spoke every language like a native. He made his way to Wittenberg and met with Luther who gave Tyndale his copy of the 1516 edition of the Erasmus Greek-to-Latin Parallel New Testament. Tyndale’s focus must have been on the New Testament, which he published and shipped to England in 1525-26 -- but is it possible that he also was given the opportunity here to improve his deficiency in Hebrew?

After Tyndale left Wittenberg, he hopped and skipped all over Europe just one step ahead of the English gendarmes who were trying to catch him. Unfortunately, he was betrayed in Antwerp, imprisoned for almost a year, then strangled and burned at the stake in 1536. In the few years he had, in addition to other literary output, he managed to translate approximately half the Old Testament from the Hebrew with such elegance that subsequent translators of the Geneva Bible, the King James, and a series of others, could do

little to improve on it. In addition, many common expressions that we hear today were originally coined by Tyndale – for instance, “salt of the earth,” “filthy lucre,” and “fight the good fight.”

In the fall of 1524, in Luther’s corner of the world, a series of local peasant rebellions began in southeastern Germany.

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CHILDREN1--J233.11 HamHam, Ken; Illus. by Earl and Bonita Snellenberger. DINOSAURS OF EDEN: a Biblical journey through time. BIBLICAL JOURNEY THROUGH TIME. AZ: Green Forest; c2001; Master Books, Inc./New Leaf Press.ISBN: 0-89051-340-6: LC: 0011-205; ASIN: B007EPPL76 1st. printing.Dimensions: 9» w x 11» h x ¼» d incheswww.masterbooks.netAges: 8-up.

While roaming around the library Church Librarian decided to find out why a book with the cover showing a man and woman and dinosaurs on the cover also says on the cover “A Biblical journey through time.” The author, a Creationist as opposed to the “Darwin” theory of where man and woman came from, calls our Bible «THE HISTORY BOOK OF THE UNIVERSE.”

As he goes through Genesis and other Bible books he matches the scriptures to the existence of people and dragons (large land animals) and other animals existing together in time. «On the sixth day God created the land animals out of dust and the first two people Adam and Eve in his image.»

The word dinosaur was made up by Sir Richard Owen in 1841 since dragons were the Hebrew word and other people›s word translation for the large land and plant eating animals since the beginning of time (Yes, sharp teeth are needed for plant eating.). Author goes into other Hebrew words translated into the English Bible that has helped with the confusion of God›s creation and Darwin›s creation. For instance, the Hebrew word for «day» always means an ordinary day with evening or morning while non creationist people and scientists think in the beginning of time ordinary days were long periods of time, like millions of years. Our seven day week comes from Exodus 20:11 explaining that God worked six days and rested on the seventh day making the seventh day Hallowed, thus our seven day week.

As thorough and eye opening this book is, author does not go into design, natural selection, Darwin and his followers, creationism vs evolution, etc. which he saves for his series for adults THE NEW ANSWERS BOOKS ON CREATION/EVOLUTION AND THE BIBLE, a three volume set. Author explains according to the Bible that the death of animals and mankind started with Adam and Eve committing sin and dying was punishment. The flood involving Noah and his ark wiped out people and animals and dinosaurs and their bones were left all over the earth as the water receded into mud and dried into fossilization. Since two dinosaurs were included in the Ark due to God’s command of multiplying they had to be teenagers to repopulate and thus were smaller than their parents and able to be on the Ark. The new life of mankind and large and smaller animals led to eating meat (killing each other), fighting for territories and for some eventual extinction.

The Sin Of Man that changed everything for man and animals also makes it easy for scientists who have been brainwashed by evolutionists to convince us the Bible isn›t real because we, including scientists and evolutionists, are all sinners afraid of recognizing the Bible as real. Enter Jesus and the New Testament and author and scripture gives all sinners a way back to God and the New Earth. The New Earth at the end of time is also covered according to scripture. No one knows if the New Earth will also have dinosaurs. Isaiah 11:6-9 and Revelation 21:4 might give us a hint, sounds like the New Earth might be the New Garden of Eden.

Author is the creator of the CREATION MUSEUM in Petersburg, KY now open to the public. Although this book is meant for children Church Librarian found this Bible view of Creation extremely interesting because author did all of the research work according to scriptures and science. A large book with beautiful pencil drawings in all colors and each dinosaur has a pronunciation of its name with a short description of the dinosaur. History recorded by man outside the Bible adds to Bible scriptures and a great introduction to Creationism and a fascinatingread. Church Librarian recommends.

CHURCH LIBRARY NEW ADDITIONS SHELF FOR September 2017By Ruth Lagace, Church Librarian

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It’s so easy to keep in touch with friends and family these days. Turn on your computer, fire up your iPad or even glance down at your phone (which lets admit, is ALWAYS within reach). You can easily see what your friends or your friends’ friends, or your friends’ friends’ friends did this past weekend. This constant sharing allows us to be a part of so many milestones and events we would otherwise miss. While a great deal of all this “connecting” with others is a positive force in our lives, we have to remember that there is also the opportunity for a very negative, destructive impact in our lives. This month’s Health & Wellness spotlight is on a crucially important yet sensitive topic. September 10-16 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Sometimes it’s hard to remember, that in the whirlwind of living, sharing our living online and in person, that there are those who struggle with depression, loss, pain and isolation so severe that they feel their only choice is to end their lives. I opened with some thoughts about our online sharing and social media to bring attention to the fact that for many, the struggles they face in real time are often exacerbated online, especially for those aged 14 to 24. Suicide has been identified not only as an individual phenomenon, but it is influenced by social and environmental factors (Gvion & Apter, 2012). Cyberbullying is a term we are just beginning to realize the full dangers of. Cyberbullying typically refers to when a child or adolescent is intentionally and repeatedly targeted by another child or teen in the form of threats or harassments or humiliated or embarrassed by means of cellular phones or Internet technologies such as e-mail, texting, social networking sites, or instant messaging. Cyberbullying usually occurs in the form of rumors, embarrassment, gossip, exclusion and attacks on the reputation and relationships of individuals. As a result, the victims may develop problems with their mental health and in some extreme cases, some have become suicidal. Technology isn’t going away and teens especially aren’t going to stop using social media. Sometimes it’s hard to know when to step in and when to step back. It’s worth the time to see what we as adults and parents can do to educate our youth regarding safe practices online. I found these sites to be particularly helpful:

http://dudemom.com/keep-teens-safe-online-parents/

http://www.npr.org/sections/healthshots/2017/02/27/517491502/to-keep-teens-safe-online-they-need-to-learn-to-manage-risk

http://www.safeteens.com/

Suicide is a complex problem. Many factors can increase suicide risk, while other factors can help protect people from suicide. These factors can change over time and vary across groups. It’s important to notice some of the warning signs in someone who is at risk.

by: Kim SembertImmediate Risk

Some behaviors may indicate that a person is at immediate risk for suicide.

The following three should prompt you to immediately call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or a mental health professional.

· Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself

· Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or obtaining a gun

· Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live

Serious Risk

Other behaviors may also indicate a serious risk—especially if the behavior is new; has increased; and/or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change.

· Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

· Talking about being a burden to others

· Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs

· Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly

· Sleeping too little or too much

· Withdrawing or feeling isolated

· Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

· Displaying extreme mood swings

One of the most effective ways we can help prevent suicide is to take note of these behaviors and to seek help. Quite often those in need of mental health interventions will not seek it, for a multitude of reasons. The most important thing to remember is that there is help available.

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255

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The Children’s

House will welcome children back to

school on 9/11/17.

We look forward to seeing our

returning children and

welcoming new families to

our program!

For more information about

our program

or to arrange a tour please

contact

Andrea Randazzo

at 716 570 0779.

Choir practice will resume

this fall on August 31, 2017

@7pm. All Veteran Choir members

and any new individuals who would like to join please

attend in the sanctuary on Thursday nights at 7pm.

Any questions please contact Jonathan Pilier our New Music Director

at 858-305-2337!

Knitting and Crochet GroupThis 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: Sept: 18th Feb 12th and 26th

Oct 16th and 30th Mar 12th

Nov 6h and 20th Apr 9th and 23th

Dec 4h and 18th May 7th and 21st

Jan 8th and 22nd Jun 4th and 18th

Contact: Fiona Rae at 716 799 4886 by phone or text or at email; fionacrae@gmail.com

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

Beginning on Tuesday September 5 and continuing for six weeks, 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 6:30 to 7:30 pm. It is free but registration is requested. Phone

745 7067.

The group will be led by Sister Colleen Shanahan from Stella Niagara. She

has led Bereavement Support Groups for21 years in New Mexico. She has

a M.A. in Theological Studies.

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.

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 re-

veals benefits to health, mental functioning, and healing. Following the meditation

practices,we will end our sessions with group prayer.

For more information, please contact Linda Nelson at 219-4250.

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1864 June 24th

The Records of the First Presbyterian Church of the Town of Porter were consumed in the fire which destroyed the dwelling house of E. S. Holden its clerk of Session at that time, and hence though the church was organized near 40 years since no Records exist prior to the above date; and as it had no Pastor or Stated Supply from that date to the time its present Pastor Rev. Charles R. Burdicks commenced his labors there is nothing to record beyond the celebration of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper at about the usual stated periods.

1864 Aug. 21st

The Sacrament of the lords Supper was administered by Rev. Mr. Hubbard of Wilson. Elders Gillet and Burge officiating at which time an infant son of Bro. John T. Clark was baptized called George Hyde.

E.S. Holden, Clerk

1864 Oct 16th

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered by Rev. C. R. Burdick of Corfu Genessee Co. Elders Burge and E.S. Holden officiating.

E.S. Holden, Clerk

YPC Session Minutes 1864transcribed by Sue Collyer

In reviewing church records recently, we discovered Session minutes from 1964 thru 1888 that we did not know existed. Sue Collyer is in the process of transcribing these minutes. We very much appreciate her help.

Bill Siddall, Church Historian

1864 Dec. 4th

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered by Rev. C.R. Burdick Stated Supply. Elders Gillet and J. Holden officiating.

E. S. Holden Clerk

1864 Dec 10th

Session met. Present, Moderator and Elders Gillet, Burge and J. Holden. Opened with prayer. Bro Gillet presented a request from Sister Jane Brighton for a letter from this church recommending her to the fellowship and watch care of the Presbyterian church in _______________________ C.W. Resolved that one be granted certifying that she was in good and regular standing when she left.

Resolved that Bro Gillet and J. Holden be a committee to visit Bro Bm. Steele with reference to absence from communion.

Resolved that the names of all the members in good and regular standing in the church be enrolled in a Book provided for that purpose so far as such names can be ascertained in the absence of the original Record.

Adjourned to meet at the call of Moderator.

R. Burdicks, Moderator

Please remember in your prayers:Todd Plybon Rita McPhall

Tyler Midgley Greg Brinda

Mandy Roe Elsie Clark

Vera Grace Lucinski Marge Casper

Robin Hough Dorothy Ellsworth

Dale Ellsworth Patricia Truesdale

Judi Craig Phyllis Huisgen

Marge Mess Maxwell Salvatore

Jessica Long Tom Minarcin

Lydia Conroy Linda Lee

Herman Kuebler Helen Delsignore

Frank Russell Laura Frey

Danielle Myers Jane Wolff

We extend our sympa-thy to Karen and Ken Dillon upon the death of Ken’s father, Kenneth Dillon.A memorial service will be held here at 4 PM Saturday, October 14th.

We offer condolences to The Casper family & friends on the passing of Sue Casper this past weekend.

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The Flower Committee is always welcoming new members! No flower growing or arranging required-just make a couple phone calls during your month on duty. Oh, and help us decorate for the Christmas season. Fun and easy. If you can fluff a wreath or make a bow you are in! Visit the sign up booth on Rally Day or call Kate Myers at 745-7846; Beanoodles@roadrunner.com.

Up Coming Committee Meetings9/3 @ 11am Worship Comm.

9/9 @ 9am Finance Mtg

9/10 @ 12pm Friends & Members

JOY Team Mtg

YCM Mtg

9/11 @ 6:30pm Business Mtg

9/12 @ 7pm Personnel Mtg

9/13 @ 9:30am Deacons Mtg

9/20 @ 7pm Session Mtg.

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!Once again this year, Presbyterian Women will collect baby items for the Priscilla Project of Jericho Road Community Health Center. The list of requested items is as follows:

· Baby Clothes (newborn to 12 months- new and gently used, nothing ripped or stained)

· Receiving blankets· Baby blankets· Diapers & wipes· Baby thermometers· Sleep sacks· Cash or checks

We will be collecting these items beginning on Rally Day, September 17 or on September 24 at the PW Tea.Last year we had a fantastic collection, filling the back of a pick-up truck! We obtained enough cash for a pack n’ play and a car seat also. Maybe we can do it again.

Congratulations! Mark and Megan Salvatore

welcome a son, Maxwell Richard Salvatore, July 30th at Sisters’ Hospital

in Buffalo.Mark is the son of Betty and Rick Salvatore. Megan is the daughter of Dave Gombert and Kathy Gombert and the granddaughter of former member, the late Nancy Gombert.

Brittany and Shaun Kiely had a baby girl, Oliva Marie Kiely,

August 1st in Ft Campbell. . Proud Grandparents

Wayne & Debbie Pollow; Great Grandmother

Dora Johnston.

Congratulations to Michelle Allen Phelps on her acceptance to Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School (CRCDS). She also won a Presidential Scholarship.

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Due to the generosity of the Presbyterian Women and the hard work of the Fit-It Club, we have had a wonderful transition in our office. New wall color, carpeting, desk with storage for Betty, and a new cabinet for storage and coffee, has completed a beautiful transformation. With out the help of PW or the Fix-It Club this never could of occurred. Thank you for helping to creating a wonderful work environment for the Office Staff.Sincerely,Lori, Betty, Michelle, & Rex

Mark and I would like to thank everyone at the church for their prayers and well wishes for Maxwell and I and for the beautiful prayer shawl and blanket. Max and I are doing great.Thank you!Megan & Mark Salvatore

Meet Our New Music Director

Jonathan Pilier

If you have been in church the past two Sunday’s you have already had the opportunity to meet our new Music Director, Jonathan Pilier. With Session approval upon a recommendation for the Personnel Committee Jonathan joined our staff on August 1. His first worship service with us was on August 6th. He comes to us with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in piano and a Masters in Music Performance from the University of Buffalo, majoring in organ performance. In the past he has served as organist and pianist at the United Methodist Church in Seneca Falls, NY where he also directed the adult and children’s choir. He served five years as the organist at Clinton Presbyterian Church in Clinton, MA where his responsibilities included playing for both traditional and contemporary services and also directing an annual Cantata. At the Episcopal Church in Palmyra, NY Jonathan served as the Music Director and Organist, again for both contemporary and traditional services. Other experience includes Piano Instructor for the Community Music School in Buffalo; group leader for a summer program in Rochester, NY at the Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School where he worked primarily with 5th and 6th graders; and Piano Instructor for a Summer Camp at Hispanic Adventist Church in Clinton, MA.Jonathan is originally from the Dominican Republic and came to the US when he was offered a music scholarship. He has worked in IT in NYC and moved here in July taking a position at IBM in IT. He has a four year old daughter, Mia, and is happy to be back in Western New York where he can spend more time with her. Please take a minute to introduce yourself and welcome Jonathan to our church family.

Fix it guys,Thank you very much for your gift. My best gift though will always be the eight years I spent with a bunch of great guys in the Fix-It Club at YPC.Don Watson

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Jeff Barker - Sales Agent Bruce Andrews - Owner/Broker

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1 7pm Faith First Bomb Fire - Michelle’s

29-11 Stone Class

1-3 Drawing Class

3 Communion

10 AM Worship

11 Worship Committee

4 Office Closed 56:30pm Bereavement Class

6 9 Fix It Club11 Meditation Group

76pm Boy Scouts FH7pm Choir Rehersal

8 9 9 Finance Com

9-11 Stone Class1-3 Drawing Class

10 Adult SS Starts12pm Joy Team/ YCM Mtg

12pm Friends/Mem Mtg

Rita Patty Celebration

11 6:30 Business Mtg

6:30pm Stained Glass 7 Dancercise6:30 Girl Scouts

Children’s House begins

12 9 AM Rip & Stitch 6:30pm Bereavement Class 7pm Personell Mtg

139 Fix It Club9:30am Deacon’s

11 Meditation Group 7pm Garden Club

14 7pm Choir Rehersal

15 3:30 Wedding Rehersal

NEWSLETTER

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

16 9-11 Stone Class1-3 Drawing Class Wedding - Deacon/Baker 3:30

17 10 AM Worship

SS Starts

Rally Day186:30 Girl Scouts7 Dancercise7pm Knitting

19 6:30pm Bereavement Class

20 9 Fix It Club 10 AM Lydia Circle11 Meditation Group7pm Session

21 7pm Choir Rehersal7 Dancercise

22 239-5 pm Creativity Workshop

2410 AM Worship

PW Offering for Lockport Home Aux.2pm PW Tea -Fiona Rae’s

25 7 Dancercise 6:30 Girl Scouts

26 9 AM Rip & Stitch 6:30pm Bereavement Class

27 9 Fix It Club11 Meditation Group

2810 am Horizon Bible 6pm Staff Mtg

7pm Choir Rehersal7 Dancercise Newsletter sent

29 30 9-11 Stone Class1-3 Drawing Class

Anniversry Party 2-10pmBeehlers Kit/FH

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

September 2017Communion is celebrated the First Sunday of each

month. Please bring non perishable items for the

Deacon’s Cupboard that morning as well. Baskets are placed at the entrance ways

for these items.

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Your September 2017 Church Newsletter

Worship Services are at 10:oo AM on 9/3/16

9/10/17 they resume to8:30 & 10:45am.

Sept 3 13th Sunday After Pentecost Communion Sunday Rex Stewart Preaching Read Matthew 16:21-28 in preparation Labor Day Weekend

Sept 10 14th Sunday After Pentecost Rex Stewart preaching Baptism - Nutbrown Family Read Matthew 18:15-20 in preparation Rita & Patty Celebration 30 years!

Sept 17 15th Sunday After Pentecost Rex Stewart Preaching Read Matthew 18:21-35 in preparation Sunday School begins RALLY DAY Ice Cream Social!!!!!! Sept 24 16th Sunday After Pentecost Karla Kincannon Preaching Read Matthew 20:1-16 in preparation PW Offering for the Lockport Home

Rally Day 2017will be held

September 17th this year!

We will be having an ice cream social after 10:45am worship service and you will be able to become a part of the church “teams” during Rally Day.

Looking forward to seeing you there!