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TOWER CHIMES Volume 9 Issue 11 November 2018 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Special points of interest: Church Community New - pg. 3 Prayer Requests - pg.

1 TOWER CHIMES Volume 9 Issue 11 November 2018 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Special points of interest: Church Community New - pg. 3 Prayer Requests - pg. 6 Church Calendar Inside this issue: Poinsettia Memorials Pg. 2 What Can I Do? Pg. 4 Thanksgiving Blessings Reminder: Pg. 5 A Leadership Retreat with Vandersall Collective is being held at Johnsonburg on the following date: Saturday, Nov. 17 Editor: CAB office@1stpresrahway.org From Pastor Erin... Postcard Snapshots R emember when you received a postcard in the mail because someone you knew was on an amazing trip? Imagine the excitement of receiving a painting or photo of a place you haven t gone yet. Postcards weren t meant to tell the whole story. You heard the whole story once the journey was complete. In our world today it is rare that we receive these treasures in the mail as much. We get snapshots of people s vacations and trips on social media and in phone calls. The elders, who currently serve on session, started out on the this journey with Vandersall Collective last winter/spring when we considered what road blocks and joys continued to pop up in our ministry at First Presbyterian Church. After prayer and consideration, we decided to enter in a relationship with Vandersall Collective, Mieke Vandersall and Larissa Kwong-Abazia specifically. Our topic for in depth prayer and study is our relationship with money and discipleship. We are in the middle of our journey right now, so we can t give you a full synopsis of all that we ve learned. But we want to give you a snapshot of where we are, in hopes that you might pray with us and keep your hearts open for how God will move in us. The following are what they d like to share about what they learned so far: Don t be afraid to be uncomfortable. Together we can refocus, the best is yet to come. We must focus and invest in our future. Trust in God s guidance. We will meet for another day-long retreat at Johnsonburg Presbyterian Camp on Saturday, November 17. After which, we will take a break for the advent season and resume our work in the new year. God is working and I can t wait to see how God will renew, heal, and strengthen us in our congregation!

Page 2 TOWER CHIMES Would you like to order a poinsettia in memory of a loved one? They create such a beautiful setting in our Sanctuary during the Christmas season.

2 Page 2 TOWER CHIMES Would you like to order a poinsettia in memory of a loved one? They create such a beautiful setting in our Sanctuary during the Christmas season. Or perhaps you would prefer to have a memorial to a loved one take the form of a gift to one of our special funds such as the Building Maintenance Fund, Music Fund, 2nd Pres Mission Fund, or other specified fund? Use the form below for the memorial you would like dedicated to those loved ones who are no longer with us. Please note: poinsettia deadline is Thursday, December 13, 2018 If donating to one of the funds only, please have the form to the church office no later than Monday, December 17th. Send your order to the church office or bring it in. Check, made payable to First Presbyterian Church, must accompany your order(s). Please do not put the check in the offering plate, and use one form for each memorial, if possible. Extra copies of the order form are available in Davis Hall and in the narthex. CUT HERE CUT HERE CUT HERE CUT HERE Please print: Donor s Name Phone Please order the following plant(s): Red $10.00 each White $12.00 each In memory of Given by I wish to leave my plant for distribution by the Deacons to the ill and shut-ins. I will pick-up my plant after the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Monday, December 24th I wish to give a memorial to: Building Maintenance Fund Music Fund Book of Remembrance Christian Education Needs Outreach Fund Piano Fund 2nd Pres Mission Fund History Committee Board of Deacons Youth Fund Organ / Handbell Fund

VOLUME 9 ISSUE 11 Page 3 NOVEMBER 3, 2018 9AM-3PM Our Mini Flea Market will be held on Saturday, November 3rd, from

This will be an inside flea market with no bake sale.

If you need a pick-up, please call the church office at 732-382-0803, and we will try and arrange one.

Items will be brought up from the downstairs storage area on Sunday, October 28th.

to come join us if you have the time. If you plan on donating items, please bring them to the Davis Hall door.

7-Marlene V. 9-Jesse T. 12-Jonathan R. 13-Constance H. 14-Stefany Tyler V. 16-Kennedy N. 16-Melissa L.

3 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 11 Page 3 NOVEMBER 3, AM-3PM Our Mini Flea Market will be held on Saturday, November 3rd, from 9am-3pm, and will feature Christmas items, jewelry, as well as some of the regular things. This will be an inside flea market with no bake sale. Donations can be dropped off at the church office Monday through Thursday, from 10am-3pm. If you need a pick-up, please call the church office at , and we will try and arrange one. We are no longer accepting VCRs, VHS tapes, TVs, any/all books, computers, or used clothing. Items will be brought up from the downstairs storage area on Sunday, October 28th. As always, our fabulous crew will be setting up throughout the week from approximately 10am to 2pm, you are invited to come join us if you have the time. If you plan on donating items, please bring them to the Davis Hall door. 1-Mimi Z. 1-Will M. 2-Candy T. 2-Kevin C. 2-Dana M. 3-Caitlin G. 4-Samantha Nicole V. 5-Jennifer C. 7-Carol H. 7-Marlene V. 9-Jesse T. 12-Jonathan R. 13-Constance H. 14-Stefany Tyler V. 16-Kennedy N. 16-Melissa L. 18-Christopher Daniel S. 23-Robyn K. 28-Harold W. 30-Rosalind C. There is much to do even though this is an inside sale, so please consider donating whatever time you can. Sign-up sheets for workers are now available in Davis Hall. Please post on FB and share with family & friends. 7-Robyn & Bryan 24-Lauren & William 25-Bridget & Kennedy

Page 4 TOWER CHIMES As Pastor Erin mentioned in her October article, last month was a what can I do theme. Inserts listing some ideas were available to those who came to service.

Food Insecurity Care of God s Creation Take time to say blessings over your food in thanks to God and those who helped grow and raise it.

Conserve energy by turning off the lights when you leave the room. Lower your thermostat two degrees in your home. Make sure to carry your trash and recyclables to the proper place.

4 Page 4 TOWER CHIMES As Pastor Erin mentioned in her October article, last month was a what can I do theme. Inserts listing some ideas were available to those who came to service. If you were unable to make it to worship, we d like to share with you some of the suggestions that you can do on two important topics: Hunger & Food Insecurity & Caring for God s Creation Hunger & Food Insecurity Care of God s Creation Take time to say blessings over your food in thanks to God and those who helped grow and raise it. Donate food to Food for Friends pantry right after the holidays when supplies are low. Make a hot meal for people who live alone or are food insecure. Conserve energy by turning off the lights when you leave the room. Lower your thermostat two degrees in your home. Make sure to carry your trash and recyclables to the proper place. Recycle every chance you get. Find out where there are food deserts and advocate the local government to include a grocery store. Start a community garden. Carry canvas bags to grocery stores; don t use plastic bags. Instead of driving to your destination consider walking, if possible. Pay attention to what s in your refrigerator-find ways to eliminate your food waste for a week. Check out the following link to find out how you can keep plastic out of the oceans: When you can... buy fair trade coffee or chocolate that gives farmers a fair wage for their work. -free-seas/plastics-in-the-ocean Give up one meal a week, or give up junk food for one week, and donate the money to a cause. Research what hunger looks like in our community and around the world. So, what can you do? These ideas are a good start in making a difference.

5 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 11 Page 5 Church is not something you go to, it s a family you belong to.

Page 6 TOWER CHIMES Please consider either calling or sending a card to church family who are homebound; call the church office (732-382-0803) if you need phone numbers and/or addresses.

6 Page 6 TOWER CHIMES Please consider either calling or sending a card to church family who are homebound; call the church office ( ) if you need phone numbers and/or addresses. Prayer Requests Aldona, April A., Bryce, Candie A., Eva B., Florence B., Bill & Sue, Billy, Claudia Browne, Alyne Borst, Bob C., Kevin Castelluccio, Cathy, Charlie & Betsy, Diane Clark, Anthony D., Carol D., Jack D., Jay D. & Family, Joe D., Darlene, Dave, Ryan Diskin, Donald, Dyan, Judy E., Bea F., Fran, Fred, Joan Fogerty, Gail, Carol Gould, Bruce H., Burt H., Matt H., Brian Hartlaub, Ian, Barbara J., Jason, Anna Marie G., Jesse G., John-Philip, Gloria K., Katey, Kenneth, Kevin, Edna Lanuto, Lillian, Lily, Barbara M., David M., Joe M., Stanley M., Mary Ellen, Jim Mahachek, Tim Marsh, Dan Martin, Richard & John McCarthy, Dotti Meyer, Mirla, Nick, Sylvia Nixon, Richard O., Shane O Donnell, James O Leary, Kevin O Neil, Olga, Olivia, Christine P., Harry P., Paul, Phil, Joanne Picarella, Preston, Roger, Roy, Allen S., Laurie S., Robin S., Samantha, Sherry S., Savannah, Bob Schmidt, Seymour, Jeanie Spera, Linda T., Terry, Janet Tobias, Toni, Dan V., Dorothy W., Kristy W., Walter, Wanda, Patrick Weaver, Christina Weaver, Philip Weaver & Family, Leslie White, William, Elaine Z. Those that are homebound Caroline Balla, Margaret Guile, Doris Kapus, Sallie Tyler, Beverly Woolley And those serving in our armed services, especially Odrigue & Rodrigue Joseph NOVEMBER Nov. 4th - Gail Anderson Nov. 11th - Ryne Ludington Nov. 18th - Caroline Balla Nov. 25th - Gladys Bond DECEMBER Dec. 2nd - Cheryl Anne Cammann Dec. 9th - Bea Frazier Dec. 16th - Jack Miesowitz Dec. 23rd - Susan Krivenko Dec. 30th - Joanne & Ted Padavano

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TOWER CHIMES. From Pastor Erin... FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SAVE THE DATE! Flea Market Saturday, April 29

TOWER CHIMES. From Pastor Erin... FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SAVE THE DATE! Flea Market Saturday, April 29 Volume 8 Issue 2 February 2017 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Special points of interest: Church Community News - pg. 3 Church Calendar Inside this issue: Ladies Night Dinner Pg. 2 Prayer Requests Pg. 4 SAVE