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1 The Parish Paper Summer Edition Shine God s Light As disciples of Christ, we rejoice in and share the warmth of God s love and light by teaching the holy word, serving Christ s community, and growing together in faith. Sunday Worship Service: :am Fellowship: :am Sunday School: No Sunday School during the summer months Child care available during Worship Service From the Pastor Dear Church Family, It has been my great privilege and honor to serve you as Transitional Pastor this past year. As I shared with the congregation that gathered on Sunday, July, I was hired by the Session to lead the church in this transition and serve in all the capacities that come with leading a congregation. Two important tasks during this transition dealt with the financial crisis and preparing you all for the new pastor search process. I am able to report that our budget is nearly balanced and we are operating in the black, meaning our total expenses are lower than our total income as of May,. Last week, we elected the PNC Pastor Nominating Committee that will be working on nominating a candidate to be elected by the congregation as your new pastor. This is not to say there isn't still a lot of work to be done to stay a healthy congregation, but this is to say that my conflict work with you has come to an end and I will be transitioning from here by the summer's end. The Session has approved a search committee consisting of members of Personnel and of the search committee that interviewed me. They are Mindy D'Amico, Steve Lederach, and David Shearer. We will be working hard to find the right transitional candidate to serve the church while the PNC is working hard alongside your prayers. Friends, do not be dismayed, be encouraged. You are the church and they will know that you are disciples of Jesus Christ by your love for one another. This encouragement from Jesus, himself, will be your guide in the weeks and months ahead. We will continue to send parish papers with updated information and please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime through the summer. Please know that I keep each of you in my prayers. Blessings, Pastor Wonjae

2 Fellowship Committee Strawberry Festival Marked our 4nd Anniversary on June th. This festival was held on the front lawn, and featured music, delectable desserts and cold drinks. We would like to thank everyone who came out that evening to help. Celebrating our Church Family. If you are planning a move in the near future or know someone who is please let the Fellowship Committee know so that we can give you a fond farewell. Contact Marion Laban at marlaban@hotmail.com or -. Christian Education Committee FPC Graduating Seniors Caroline Bormann Ursinus College; History w/ a minor in Theater Jenna Evans Northeastern University; year PhD in Physical Therapy program Charlie Hilfiker Montclair University Clare Jernigan Montclair University; Psychology & Marketing Kyle Kuhl Wilkes University; Mechanical Engineering Christopher Lemire Rutgers University; Engineering Elizabeth Lentine Cornell University; Engineering Ryan Lippert St. Joseph s University; Accounting Jacob Miller University of Virginia; Business Thomas Miller University of Virginia; Business William Montwid - Kutztown University; Psychology Julia Mustaro Villanova University; Nursing Travis Pupa University of Mississippi; Criminal Justice Brett Schenck Raritan Valley Community College Benjamin Sheneman University of Colorado Boulder; Integrative Physiology/Pre-Med May God continue to bless them as they begin an exciting new chapter. Like us on Facebook at FlemingtonPresbyterian/ Check out our website at Confirmation Class Kennedy Elizabeth Becker, daughter of Todd and Diane Becker Alexander Cole Bentley, son of Mark and Jill Bentley Connor Allen Casavant, son of Chris and Donna Casavant Ashleigh Shau-I Chigi, daughter of Robert Chigi and Eve Chang Katelyn Mary DeRidder, daughter of Mark and Karen DeRidder Ross Hilfiker, son of David and Heather Hilfiker Elizabeth Kate Hilgen, daughter of David and Jan Hilgen Heather Nicole Krupa, daughter of Greg and Debra Krupa Eric Anthony Kuhl, son of Kevin and Mary Kuhl Charles Joseph LaGullo, son of Chris and Kathy LaGullo Bradley Smitherman Ritter, son of Jon and Geralyn Ritter Erin Elizabeth Scholl, daughter of Don and Christine Scholl Jacob Thomas Weippert, son of Thomas and Paulette Weippert VBS This year s theme was: Maker Fun Factory, Created by God, Built for a Purpose. Thank you to all those that gave their time to make our VBS a success!!

3 Van Doren Award Recipients The Van Doren Award, established in, commemorates the memory Mr. and Mrs. Bergen Van Doren s three sons who passed away within a year of each other. Recipients are Sr. High graduates seeking higher education. Criteria for this award are set forth in the two great commandments to love God and our neighbor. Christian Education committee confirms finalists based on service to church, home and community. The Christian Education Committee presents Jenna Evans and Elizabeth Lentine Jenna has been coming to Flemington Presbyterian Church since she was born. She has always been active here, starting with Sunday School even though she was often the only girl in class in her younger years and culminating with her interest in the topical discussions of Breakfast Club. She has participated in many youth activities, such as Youth Sunday, the Christmas pageant, the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, Thanksgiving dinner preparation, and the -Hour Famine. She has served as a student deacon, helping with the chicken dinner, the clothing drive, audio ministry, communion and ushering, among other things. Jenna cherishes her time as a Vacation Bible School volunteer and has participated in music ministry by occasionally playing piano during worship services. She is planning her fourth, week-long Volunteers in Mission VIM trip this summer to continue her contribution to housing rehabilitation in an impoverished area of rural Maine, one of her most significant and formative experiences through church. Jenna has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten, having earned her Bronze and Silver Awards. She has been involved in countless Girl Scout leadership and community service activities over the years for younger Girl Scouts, at school, in care centers, and at many other venues around our community. Her friends appreciate this for the opportunity to buy cookies. She also works at her dance studio to help teach younger students tap dance. At Hunterdon Central High School, Jenna is a peer mentor and educator through the Teen Prevention Education Program; provides one-to-one tutoring for other students through the National Honor Society; and is co-president of the Students Helping Honduras club, which works to provide educational access to youth in one of the poorest nations in the western hemisphere. Jenna has always had an empathetic nature and has known for many years that she would like to work in a profession where she has a direct hand in helping others. Jenna is looking forward to attending Northeastern University in Boston, MA, this fall, having been accepted to their -year Doctor of Physical Therapy program. As a lifelong member of Flemington Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth Lillie Lentine has been Blessed to participate in the numerous opportunities for Faith & Service that FPC offers. Her church family has given her much, and she has given much in return, to the Church and to the communities it serves. She has partaken in those experiences and benefits, and then turned around and shared the love she received with all those around her. From Sunday mornings as a baby in the FPC Nursery, through her Sunday School & Confirmation years, Elizabeth learned that God loves her and wants her to share His love with others. So as she has grown, she has chosen to give that love to her

4 family, to the Sunday School and Vacation Bible School children she has taught, and--on the yearly Volunteers-in-Mission trip-- to families in rural Maine. Elizabeth has been a Nursery caregiver and Sunday School helper; a VBS participant, assistant and leader; a Youth Deacon; a three-time VIM-er; and an active participant in FPC s Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group activities. She has also given her time and care to Service projects such as Feed the Need, the annual Church Yard Sale, -Hour Famine, Youth Sunday, and the Christmas Pageant. Inspired by her experiences at FPC, Elizabeth extended her Christian reach to service projects in the local schools and larger community. She was active in Girls on the Run as both a participant and Student Coach sharing her time to help elementary age girls build self-esteem and be active. Elizabeth tutored ELL students at Robert Hunter ES, and has further shared her love of learning by tutoring peers through her Math, Science, Spanish & National Honor Society memberships. She has also enjoyed years in Teen PEP Prevention Education Program as a peer educator, & as a result of relationships formed there and connections she made as President of the Spanish Honor Society, she co-founded an ELL girls group to better meet the social and educational needs of her school community. Elizabeth has chosen to lead a life full of loving service. While doing this, she has maintained a rigorous academic schedule, attained excellent grades, and found time to work as a babysitter and in a local retail store as well. She has shown herself to be the creative, hard-working, and compassionate person she was called to be. As she heads off to Cornell in the Fall to begin her study of Engineering, new circles of people small and wide around her will feel her warmth and be graced by her numerous, generously-given gifts. On behalf of the Christian Education Committee & our entire congregation, we offer our heartfelt thanks to this year s Sunday School Teachers. Our Sunday School ministry would not be possible without the dedication and many gifts of these individuals. We are truly blessed by their presence. Anne Baxter, Suzanne Ward Black, Karen Buys, Anita Christman, Mindy D Amico, Jan Gillberg, Anneliese Hoff, Kristin Hoff, Holly Lantos, Steve Lederach, Joanna Lentine, Barbara Lippert, Heidi Miller, Lori Phipps, Brian Rawlins, Laura Rawlins, Cathy Runk, Jeanne Stahl and Bill Taylor. But take care and watch yourselves closely, so as neither to forget the things that your eyes have seen nor to let them slip from your mind all the days of your life; make them known to your children and your children s children Deuteronomy : Women s Association Mission Opportunities: Fill chemo bags for patients undergoing chemotherapy to support the Susan Kovacs Memorial Yard Sale which provides copay assistance and comfort to Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center patients. Most of these items can be found at the Dollar Tree here in Flemington. Offce News In order to make sure that you receive all the information sent via please make sure you update your contact information with the church offce at chall@flemingtonpres.org.

5 Worship Feed the Music! If you shop at Shop Rite, you can support the handbell choirs just by feeding your family using prepaid Shop Rite Cards which never expire, and may be replaced if lost. Cards may be purchased during fellowship time or may be ordered from Susan Miller: -, Finance Committee Budget Numbers for June Actual Budget Difference Income $,. $,. $,. less than projected income Expense $,. $,. $,. less than projected expenses Net Ordinary Income $,. $,. Expenses are $,. greater than Income VIM From July through July, our Volunteers in Mission VIM team will be participating in our annual mission trip to help folks living below the poverty level in rural, western Maine. We have served the elderly, single parent families, and low-income families through Mission at the Eastward's housing rehabilitation program. Our volunteers spend one full week in Maine hammering, sawing, painting, and sweating to build ramps, roofs, and sheds. They insulate, replace siding, windows and doors, close in porches, add railings, paint houses, and build steps, decks, and bathrooms. They also run a vacation Bible school for youngsters of the area, a week which those children look forward to every year and remember forever. Please keep our VIM team, Mission at the Eastward, and the people they serve in your prayers. SHINE GOD'S LIGHT! As disciples of Christ, we share and rejoice in the warmth of God's love and light by teaching the holy word, serving Christ's community, and growing together in faith. The FPC Mission Statement informs us, unites us, and guides our faith. It is intended to speak to each member of the church in a personal way and bring us together with one common purpose. A true treasure of our church sanctuary is the stained glass window inspired by William Hunt s painting The Light of the World. In it, a lantern-carrying Jesus is poised to knock on a door overgrown with foliage. The door has no handle and therefore cannot be opened from the outside, but rather must be opened from within. As Presbyterians, we believe God is always reaching out to us in a myriad of ways so it might be possible for us to hear and understand God s intention for us. It is only by opening the door and embracing God s light that our hearts may be exposed to the transforming power of God s love. With open hearts, we can do this in times of joy, in times of sadness any time at all. We also actively share and rejoice in God s love and light through the activities of learning and teaching. Learning is intrinsic to teaching. We are taught as children, we are taught as adults, we teach our children, and we teach each other. We learn when we are taught, and importantly, we learn through teaching others. This lifelong learning is vital to FPC. Teaching the holy word, or Scripture, is not confined to Sunday services, nor is it reserved for just the clergy. Presbyterian tradition makes it clear that ministry teaching is the work of the whole church and priesthood is an offce of every member of the church. Each of us is uniquely gifted by God, and it is through the sharing of our gifts and the light of the Holy Spirit that we serve in Christ s name. Through Christ s example, serving Christ s community is inclusive of our FPC brothers and sisters, nearby communities, the entire world, and all people. As a community of faith, we support each other and strengthen our bond with Christ. Together, we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ" Peter :.

6 Meet Your PNC Diane Becker Diane grew up in Hunterdon County, and has been a member of FPC for the last yrs. She and her husband have raised their two girls in this church family, and their youngest was confirmed this month. Diane has taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and participated in numerous functions throughout the years. She has also been on the Family Promise Committee, Session, and currently on the Membership Committee. In her personal life, she has held various positions in and out of corporate America. In her spare time, she is a friend, mom, wife, and entrepreneur. Jacob D Amico Jacob lives with his parents, J.D. and Mindy, and sisters, Katherine and Hannah in Flemington. He has grown up and was confirmed in this church. Over the past years, Jacob has been active in numerous church programs and activities: Sunday School, VBS, VIM summer mission trip two years, Youth Group, VIM Breakfast, Youth Sunday, and Youth Lock-in to name a few. He actively participates in Breakfast Club High School Sunday School class and is currently a Student Deacon. Shining God s light outside of our church, Jacob is a member of Teen PEP, an educational program at HCRHS; plays competitive soccer years; holds a First-degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate; completed Boy Scout National Youth Leader Training; and is currently a Life Scout working toward completing his Eagle rank. Laura Flessner Laura has been a member of Flemington Presbyterian Church for years, living in Bridgewater. Laura proposed and facilitated Project Butterfly from -, which engaged the whole congregation to help establish a new mission statement Shine God s Light! and and year goals for FPC, in the midst of pastor transitions. Her family is also active within FPC Laura s husband Ryan is currently the Deacon Moderator and their children, Jack yrs, Lily yrs and Luke yrs all attend Sunday School. They also have three dogs, Ace mix, Zoey Black Lab and Karly mix to make sure there's never a dull moment in the household. Laura helps design products at Pfizer in the consumer division, and she is proud to help people's lives in small ways around the globe. Her free time activities have changed from pre-kids rock climbing and cycling to post-kids cooking, gardening and yoga. Laura is humbled and honored to accept this call for the Pastor Nominating Committee and serve for the congregation of FPC. Alberta Madsen Alberta Madsen joined the church approximately years ago and she has been a Presbyterian for years. She recently accepted an Elder Position and is serving as co-chair of the Personnel Committee. She also is an active choir member. She is a Social Worker who worked in the field of mental health for years and did administration in her field for approximately twelve years. She has now worked in education for the past fourteen years. She has one son age. She is looking forward to serving the church through the Pastor Nominating Committee. Alex Philip Alex Philip lives with his wife Elizabeth and his three children. Their names are Mark, Anne and Thomas. His home is in Flemington, New Jersey. Alex currently serves as a Deacon at Flemington Presbyterian Church and he has been holding that position for two years. He has been a member of the Flemington Presbyterian Church for six years. Their children are active participants in the Sunday school program. Alex works for New Jersey transit and loves spending time with his family and friends.

7 Meet Your PNC continued... Emily Russell Emily Russell née Reynolds lives with her husband, Mike, and daughter, Penny, in the Borough of Flemington. Emily has been attending Flemington Presbyterian Church since. As a youth, she was active in the youth group, Breakfast Club, and Volunteers in Mission. She currently serves as a ruling elder and chairperson of the finance committee, and her daughter participates in the Sunday School program. Emily works as a higher education fundraising professional and also enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, and knitting. Garry Wilbor Born in Trenton, Garry Wilbor grew up in Fanwood, NJ as a member of The Fanwood Presbyterian Church. Garry, Peggy, and their daughters Debbie, Beth, and Joanna, moved to Flemington years ago, in. The girls grew up in the Presbyterian Church in Flemington and all were active in the Church s programs. Currently, Joanna directs the Church s Preschool, and her four children are all active in the church s youth programs. Peggy and Garry are both retired, Garry, as President of Livingston-Wilbor Corporation, a metal parts manufacturer, and Peggy, a registered nurse, as Director of Briteside, an adult day care center now associated with The Hunterdon Medical Center. Garry has previously been ordained a Deacon Fanwood and an Elder Flemington in the Presbyterian Church. He has been elected to the Flemington Session on four separate occasions, served on the Membership Committee, chaired the Nominating Committee, several Pastor advisory Committees, and has been chairman of a Pastor Nominating Committee in. He has most recently participated in the Butterfly Project, wherein the Church s Mission Statement was created. He also served on the Board of Trustees of Family Promise then IHN for twelve years, the last two as President. Garry and Peggy are residents of Flemington and Sarasota Florida. They especially enjoy traveling, gardening Peggy and golf. They are very proud of their three daughters and their eight grandchildren, all of whom have grown up in the Church. He will do his very best to see that FPC is led by its next pastor with a proper respect for our past and a keen eye for spirited relevance in the days ahead... Parenthetically: on May,, after two years of construction, The Presbyterian Church in Flemington was offcially opened. A rather well-regarded pastor from Trenton, Rev. James Francis Armstrong, was invited to speak at the opening. Rev. Armstrong is Garry Wilbor s fourth great grandfather. Steps to Finding a New Pastor A mission study is done. This has been done through the Butterfly Project. A Pastor Nominating Committee PNC is formed. The Nominating Committee formed a slate of nominations. This was voted on in the congregational meeting on June th and approved. The PNC creates our Mission Information Form MIF, which, after review by the Session and the congregation, goes to the Committee on Ministry for review. After this review process, the MIF will be posted to elicit responses from pastors seeking a position. The PNC reviews the responses and narrows down the candidates, starts interviewing, checking references and having candidates vetted. The final candidate is presented to Session and to the congregation and is voted on by the congregation. To contact the PNC please send s to pnc@flemingtonpres.org

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