WESTERN SPIRE

JUNE 2019 “Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who

loves is born of God and knows God.” ~1 John 4:7

Beloved in Christ,

This past Sunday, the young people of our congregation led us in worship, and this passage was read. It

served as a powerful reminder - from the writer of 1 John, and from our youth - that to really know God, is to

love other people. But not just to love them, to love them as God loves them.

As most of you know, I will be away from Friday, May 24th, through Monday, June 3rd. The adoption

process Elena and I have been involved in for nearly two years now, is finally in the end stages. We have often

thought of this process as a pregnancy - for a long time we were simply expecting. Now we are in labor, and

these next few weeks are going to be full. We are filled with excitement, anxiety, nerves, and joy (and many

other emotions!). However, throughout this entire process, you, our church family, have been our beloved.

You have supported us by praying for us, encouraging us, hugging us, and gifting us with financial

assistance to bring our girl home. We are so deeply grateful for all of it.

During this journey, we have been reminded, time and again, of the story of the Israelites wandering in

the desert. They were filled with anxiety about what they were going to eat, until God sent manna. However,

with the manna came the instruction to not gather more than you needed for the day. If you did, the leftovers

would go bad overnight. God sent them exactly what they needed when they needed it. No more, no less.

This has been our story as we journey closer to our daughter. We have received gifts to help us with the

various adoption costs - visas, home studies, and so much more. We have always received what we needed,

when we needed it. No more, no less. This past week we received very generous gifts that will allow us to run

this race right over the finish line. It has been overwhelming and joy-filled. We feel so very loved.

So to you, our beloved, we give our most sincere thanks, and we ask for your continued prayers - for

safe travels, for smooth appointments, and for the transition our family will soon experience. We cannot wait to

introduce our daughter - our beloved - to you, our beloved.

In love and gratitude,

~Pastor Kyle (and Elena, Atticus, and J)

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Preaching and Worship

June 2019 June 2, 2019 Seventh Sunday of Easter 9 am Book Club Parlor Rev. Dr. Harold Delhagen preaching Church Picnic Reader: Sue Leonard Usher: Alicia Lynch

Toddler Room: Rena Haigh

June 9, 2019 Pentecost Sunday Last Choir Sunday

Reader: Eric Chapman Usher: Alicia Lynch Toddler Room: Maxine & Kelly Babcock

June 16, 2019 Communion Sunday Father’s Day Reader: Edie Chapman Usher: Alicia Lynch

Toddler Room: Sue Pringle Communion Elders: Alicia Lynch, Bill and Elaine Has sler

June 23, 2019 Second Sunday after Pentecost Reader: Jody Pruitt Usher: Alicia Lynch

Toddler Room: Jan Taylor

June 30, 2019 Third Sunday after Pentecost Rev. Laurie Tiberi preaching Reader: Janet Manktelow Usher: Alicia Lynch

Toddler Room: Irene Fadden

The deadline for the next SPIRE is Tuesday, June 18th, 2019.

Thank you!

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SUMMER MUSIC MAKERS NEEDED!

Summer is quickly approaching, and June 9th will be the last day for our choir, before they take some well-deserved time off.

The Worship Team is looking for folks who would like to provide a musical offering on any summer Sunday. Are you that person or do you know someone who might be interested? If so, please contact Sue Leonard at 585-734-4027 or seleonard2003@yahoo.com) with your preferred date.

Thank you!

Canaltown Chorale’s spring concert, "Chorale Favorites", will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 4 PM at the Palmyra VFW-Post 6778 located at 4306 State Rt. 31 E. in Palmyra. As the title indicates, this concert will be a combination of the chorale's favorite pieces sung over the years. Titles include "Frostiana", “Battle Hymn of the Republic", “John Denver: A Legacy of Song" and "This Land is Your Land" among others. The Chorale will be under the direction of Mr. Jerry Hefley; Mrs. Kay Oosterling will accompany on electronic keyboard.

Three other opportunities to hear this concert are offered on May 31 at 7:30 PM at the Walworth United Methodist Church, 3679 Main Street, Walworth, June 4 at 6:45 PM at The Wayne County Nursing Home, 1529 Nye Road, Lyons and June 20 at 7 PM at the Rose Union Community Building, 10734 School Street, Rose. A suggested donation of $5.00 will be collected at the VFW and Walworth concerts. All locations are handicapped accessible.

These concerts are made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council of the Arts Decentralization program, which is administered locally by Auburn Pubic Theater. For more information visit the Canaltown Chorale Facebook page or contact Pam Marsteiner at 315-946-9085 (This number may be used in publication.) Respectfully submitted by: Debbie Holloway Publicity Committee Canaltown Chorale

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Ladies Circle Wednesday, June 19th

At 6 pm

Bring a dish to pass and your table setting to Doris Chriswell’s home on Maple Avenue You are welcome to R.S.V.P. to either Jan Taylor or Randy Kennard

So does the fragrance of Doris’s flowers

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August 5 - 9 , 2019 9 - 11:30 am

Western Presbyterian Church

Ages 3 years old - 6

th grade

More info: 597 - 9171

**FREE LUNCH**

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The prayer concerns listed are current as of 05/26/ 19. Please remember that all prayer requests are automatically removed from the list after one m onth unless the giver specifically requests continuation. Our Prayer Concerns Grieving: Family & Friends of James Coughlin (requested by the Marr Family) Family & Friends of William Santee (requested by Rochelle Morse) Serving in Armed Forces: (Please contact church office if no longer serving) Jeffrey Bavis, AJ Bliss, Kyle Chapman, Tim Henderson, Jake Hewitt, Adam Hill, Sarah Jagger, Joe Krebbeks, Patrick Magno, D.J. Phee-Henderson, Dylan Smith, Adam Stephens, Adam VanNatta, Logan Warner, Shod Williams Others for whom prayers have been requested: All caregivers, All victims of violence, hatred and hunger, Brooks Ballard, Gene Bassage, Jane Becker, Mary Blake, the Brown Family, Carol Burns, Art Duel, Evelyn Elsenheimer, Yvonne Ferraro, Ed Forman, Emily Fowler, Robb Holt, Mary Kay Jones, the Jorgensen Family, Dona Kadlecik, Rosie Kessler, Jack Kilty, Kriss Larsen, Marta Lydia & Pastor Ricardo, Joe Manachino, Mason, Ginny Palmer, Marilyn Pitts, Wesley Pruitt, Joyce Rauhe, Wilma Redman, Tim & Sally Schultz, Christine Stachecki, Marion Staples, Oscar Stevens, Becky Strause, Maureen Tomlinson, Steve Vanderwedge, Patricia VerPlank, Pastor Kyle (for safe travel) Please pray for those who wish to remain anonymous as they, too, need our prayers. Others for whom we continue to pray: Rick Aiken, Tracy D’Arduini, Harry DeCook, Harold M. Delhagen, Harold W. Delhagen, Ed Elsenheimer, Jack Lamphier, Laura Loomis, Nick Loomis, Ashley Maragas, Cim McFarlane, Luke Medina, Christie Romano, Melissa Taylor Congregation members in nursing homes or shut-in: Doris Coffman, Peg Eskild, Jamie Hemmings, Beverly Koeberle, Bev Mouton, Patricia Nash, 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 smcmenamin@rochester.rr.com 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 June

Phil Opdycke

585-385-6189 585-259-6932 popdycke@rochester.rr.com

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

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Toddler June 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 room # 5 – South Side located on the 2nd

floor. Snack will be on the counter and a vacuum will be in the closet

next to the Green Room. 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. �

06/02/19 Rena Haigh 315-597-5971

06/09/19 Maxine & Kelly Babcock 315-210-0368

06/16/19 Sue Pringle 315-597-9533

06/23/19 Jan Taylor 315-597-4293

06/30/19 Irene Fadden 585-802-7594

07/07/19 Ruth Dantz 315-597-2143

07/14/19 Jody Pruitt 315-331-3211

07/21/19 Nancy Talma 315-597-5003

07/28/19 Logan & Kelly Babcock 315-210-0368

08/04/19 Carol and Andy Sloan 315-597-5182

08/11/19 Sue Leonard 585-734-4027

*If anyone or anyone you know may be interested in joining the team in providing infant and toddler

care during the 10:00 am 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 jody.pruitt@gmail.com

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY June 7 Linda Pulcini June 12 Eric & Edie Chapman

June 7 David Squier June 20 Paul & Patricia Dlugosh

June 7 Raymond Marr June 22 Frank & Beverly Koeberle

June 13 Linda Wunder June 22 Paul & Janet Manktelow

June 21 William Hassler June 27 Dave & Jan Taylor

June 26 Evan Mitchell

June 28 Chris Mitchell

June 28 Robert Pringle

June 29 Nancy Talma

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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JUNE 2019

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

1 2 pm LECC Concert

2 9 am Book Club Parlor Rev. Dr. Harold Delhagen preaching Bibles & Blankets Birthday Celebration Church Picnic

3 4:30 pm CTNS Board 7 pm Fellowship

4 2 pm Deacons

5 1 pm Mission/Social Concerns 7 pm Christian Ed.

6 6 pm Bell Choir 7 pm Chancel Choir

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9 Pentecost Sunday Last Choir Sunday

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11 6-9 pm King’s Daughters FH & Kit.

12 7 pm Scouts Muscle Room

13 7 pm Session

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16 Father’s Day Communion Sunday Family Promise hosting families

17 Family Promise hosting families

18 SPIRE DEADLINE 7 pm Generosity Family Promise hosting families

19 6 pm Circle picnic at

Doris Chriswell’s house 6:30 pm Property Family Promise hosting families

20 Family Promise hosting families

21 Family Promise hosting families

22 9 am Junia Gathering FH Family Promise hosting families

23 Take Down Family Promise

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26 9 am to Noon Clean the Kitchen

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30 Rev. Laurie Tiberi preaching

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JULY 2019

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

1 4:30 pm CTNS Board

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Office Closed

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10 7 pm Scouts

Muscle Room

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Communion

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SPIRE DEADLINE

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6:30 pm Property

7 pm Finance

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Daughters Parlor

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Christmas in July

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7 pm Fellowship