PASTOR SUDI RETIRES. Happy New Year! May it bring you and OPC many blessings. January 2016

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1 Ogden Presbyterian Church 2400 S. Union Street Spencerport, NY (585) January 2016 Oracle Volume XIX - Issue I PASTOR SUDI RETIRES After over nine years of serving OPC, Pastor Sudi decided that she was going to retire at the end of The congregation dissolved her relationship as Pastor on December 20th during worship, and Christmas Eve was the last worship service Sudi would preside over. The congregation of OPC will surely miss her, but congratulate her, and wish her well. Now OPC finds itself in a period of transition. Session are working with Brad Smith from the Presbytery to find an Interim Pastor, and that process is expected to take at least 4-5 months. In the meantime, worship will be covered by guest ministers each week. The schedule so far is as follows: January 3: Rev. Bob Kaiser 10: Rev. Val Fowler 17: Rev. Jeff Falter 24: Rev. Jeff Falter 31: Rev. Bob Kaiser; ANNUAL MEETING AFTER WORSHIP February 7: Rev. Bob Kaiser 10: TBD (Ash Wednesday) 14: Rev. Jeff Falter 21: Rev. Jeff Falter 28: Rev. Bob Kaiser March 6: John Goehle 13: John Goehle 20: John Goehle; Palm Sunday 24: TBD (Maundy Thursday) 27: John Goehle; Easter Sunday As more information is learned, it will be shared with the congregation. Session, the Worship and Music Committee, and your Secretary appreciate your patience over this transition, and we would appreciate any help and support you could provide. Happy New Year! May it bring you and OPC many blessings.

2 JANUARY 2016 PAGE 2 ORACLE DEADLINE The February 2016 Oracle Deadline is Monday, January 18th. PRESBYTERY REPORT The stated meeting of the Presbytery of Genesee Valley was held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Gates Presbyterian Church. Cathy Forester, the new moderator, opened the meeting with a celebration of song and prayer. Susan Orr, Presbyter of Mission and Education, presented on mission and education opportunities. The call of Rev. Janet Ann Hufford to Mendon Presbyterian Church was approved. Rev. Tom Taylor was approved for retirement after many years of service within the presbytery. After much discussion, the presbytery approved the dissolution of the pastor of the Rochester Korean United Presbyterian Church. The Commissioners to the 222nd General Assembly, which will be held in Portland, Oregon in June, were presented and approved. Our own Zach Caloritis is the YAAD delegate. Robert Wallace, Commissioner TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY How does my health affect my relationship with God? How does my physical condition affect my relationship with others? What does God expect of me in regard to the stewardship of my body? How can God use me in situations that seem out of control? Join us on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 9:30am in the Oak Room as we explore these topics. We will be using If God Is In Control, Why Do I Have a Headache? by Debbie Taylor Williams. This 6-week, Scripture-intensive study offers thoughtful looks at Esther, Peter s mother-in-law, Hannah, Martha, and Mary Magdalene. Their stories reveal that God cared deeply about their physical struggles, and the author shows us that He cares deeply about our own health struggles including stress, nutrition, exercise, and depression. All of OPC women and their friends are invited. For more information, or if you would like a copy of the book, please contact Anne Wallace. SPENCERPORT FOOD SHELF NEEDS Current needs: Corn bread mix, canned fruit, pudding mix, Jell-O, Canned Meat, Stew, Hash, Chili, Packaged Cookies, and Rice. Cash and/or gift cards are always welcome. There are 120 families on the active list that benefit from your donations. See Jean Schult or Andy Resch if you wish to donate cash. GET RID OF YOUR LOOSE CHANGE Once again, the Missions Committee will be collecting loose change for the Spencerport Human Needs Fund. The coin jar will be on the Mission table. Thank you for your help!

3 JANUARY 2016 BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES Each Sunday in our PowerPoint announcement, we announce the birthdays of members of our church for that coming week. Sometimes we have the birthday correct, sometimes we don t, and sometimes it s missing all together. Help us fix this! We want to celebrate with you! Please take a minute to either or call the church office with the birthdays and anniversaries, as well as the correct spellings of the names of members in your household. ogdenpres@frontiernet.net or Phone: You do not need to give us the year, but by having the dates, we can be sure to include you in the birthday list. Thanks! EAGLE STAR VETERAN S HOME The Men s Bible Group needs your help. Throughout the year, we will be collecting donations on the Veterans Wish List. The complete list is posted on the Mission Bulletin Board and on the special box on the Mission Table. Extra copies of the list will be on the table for you to take home. If you have any questions, contact any member of the Bible Group. Your help is greatly appreciated. MEN S BIBLE STUDY Beginning in January, the Men s Bible Study group will be shifting their meetings back to the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, at 7pm. So the meetings in January will be on the 14th and the 28th. New members are always welcome. Any questions, see Dick Malloy. PAGE 3 December Prayers of Concern Julia Ryhal s father, K. K. Lala, in India, has lung cancer Prayers for family and friends of George Clark, who passed away unexpectedly Prayers for our servicemen and women, and all of our veterans Prayers for Lori Johnson and Lori Morales, both of whom are young mothers and have cancer Prayers of healing for Donna Gruendike s stepmother, Natalie Prayers for Alea, who is in the hospital fighting an infection Prayers for Sim Mulford, who had surgery 12/9, and for a speedy recovery The Paulicks son, Craig, will be having surgery. Hopefully this will end the hospital visits. (Update: the surgery did go well) Prayers of healing for Mary Saurini Prayers for Bee & Lillian who will be entering Nursing Homes Don Vamey was diagnosed with lung cancer Jessee Hewitt was at Roswell for lung cancer, and has been moved home for hospice care Mary Dixon has blood clots after having surgery on her arm. Prayers for all those who cannot be home with family and loved ones this Christmas Praises for Becka Resch s 9th birthday! Praise the Palmers daughter, Helen, started a 1yr contract job Alex & Nhung Le Palmer will be closing on their first house on 12/22. Congratulations! Congratulations to new grandparents Jim & Sandy Frieday! Sebastian James is filling their hearts with joy! Trustee of the Month: January Al Webster (585) One trustee is assigned per month to take care of any building issues that may arise. Work Order Request forms can be found on the office window ledge. Please call the designated Trustee if you have something that needs to be addressed or drop off a Work Order Request in the office.

4 PAGE 4 JANUARY 2016 THANK YOU for all the prayers, cards, calls, the beautiful lap quilt from Stitchin for Mission, and all the meals provided from the Deacons. Tom and I really appreciate all of the love and support for us after my surgery and my long recovery. We feel all the prayers and support of our OPC family surrounding us. Thank you all! Sim Mulford Dear Members of Ogden Presbyterian Church, On behalf of the Spencerport Food Shelf, and all those to whom we minister, thank you for your generous donation! It is through such kindness we are able to continue sharing with those who need help putting food on the table. May God bless and keep all of you. Kamille Dibelka Dear Members of Ogden Presbyterian Church, Thank you for your generous and thoughtful gift of $200 to the Emergency Aid Fund of the Presbytery. Because Presbytery s Emergency Aid Fund is there, individuals and families from our Presbytery s community of teaching elders, commissioned ruling elders, and commissioned Christian educators have been given direct financial help with the knowledge that they are a part of a caring family of faith called Presbytery. Thank you for your participation in this offering supporting one another in the body of Christ, of which we are members The Genesee Valley Presbytery. Blessings, Rev. Amy Williams Fowler, Presbytery Leader OPC ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Sunday, January 31, 2016 Immediately Following Worship PLEASE plan to attend.

5 Mary Engelbreit PAGE 5 JANUARY 2016 From the DEACONS Our Shut-ins Jane Snell at Kirkhaven Deacon/Dawn Sheffet Judy Pagel at St. Mary s/unity Deacon/Michele Rosipayla Gene Brendel at Unity The Villages Deacon/Dennise Webster Those in care facilities/shut-ins to be remembered with prayers, cards, and visits! Addresses/phone numbers for any of the above, or best times to visit, may be obtained from the Deacons. Be a lamp, a lifeboat, or a ladder -Rumi Our Deacons for 2016 Dawn Sheffet Moderator Harry Pittman Charity Dennise Webster Co-Moderator/Cards Cindy Caloritis Flowers The Deacons would like to acknowledge those familiar to our church family who are currently serving in the United States Military. We encourage the congregation to remember and pray for them in honor of their service to our country. Diane Dupree Membership Ruth Gaskill Communion Set Up Michele Rosipayla Secretary Ron Tucker Treasurer Gary J. Mulford 7063A Han Circle Ft Stewart, GA Deacon News * Please keep us informed of joys and concerns. We cannot put things through the prayer chain or alert the congregation unless it comes directly from that person. Thank you for your understanding. We thank you for being the eyes, ears, and caring hearts for those in need in our congregation, and for letting us know. * The Deacons welcome Harry Pittman and Ruth Gaskill, who were installed on December 20th, to our committee. We know they will be a great asset to our already great team. * At the Deacons meeting on December 15th, we said Goodbye with pie to one of our most loving members, Betty Hogue, as she ended her term with us. * We want to thank all who stayed for The Hanging of the Greens, especially the Youth who jumped right in! It was so great to see the kids helping with an old tradition at OPC. * The Un-hanging of the Greens will be on January 3rd after the worship service. * A Huge Thank You! to Dennis and Diane Dupree who bought and put up new Christmas garland and ornaments for the balcony. What a difference! Where love and caring are, there is God. The work of the board of the Deacons is supported by your contributions to the Deacon offering, which is taken on Communion Sunday. Offering envelopes are available in the pews for this collection. Thank you!

6 PAGE 6 JANUARY 2016 Sunday, January 3rd 6:30 8pm Bring a Friend! Don t Miss It!!! CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MISSION PROJECT We would like to collect a weekly offering to go to Heifer International to buy some animals for communities that need them. The spirit of giving to those in need is an image of God, which is our new Sunday School unit. PARENTS Please help your child(ren) remember to bring their offering weekly!! Thank you for your ongoing support! OPC COOKBOOKS ARE HERE!!! PW is happy to say our OPC Cookbooks arrived early August, faster than our anticipated September date. If you haven t had a chance to see it, I m sure you will be happy with the results. We have 225 recipes in this professionally done cookbook for your enjoyment, cooking pleasure, and sharing. The book s title of Feeding the Flock says it all! The book contains a brief history of OPC along with the recipes collected, helpful cooking hints, etc. The price of the book is $12/copy. Cash or check (ck. payable to OPC-PW). Please see or contact Judy Rynne ( ) or Sim Mulford ( ) to obtain your book(s). These cookbooks would make great gifts for Christmas, special occasions, friends, family members, colleagues, showers, etc. A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE ALREADY SUPPORTED THIS PROJECT! A big THANK YOU! to all of my minions, to Sudi (I will miss you), and to all those who have offered their appreciation and words of encouragement over the past year. Being secretary of 3 different churches is incredibly demanding, and it is nice to know that my time truly is appreciated I do it because I love to help out. I truly care about all of you, and wish you all nothing but a very safe, healthy, and prosperous new year! Here s to 2016!... Brandon M. Arva

7 PAGE 7 JANUARY CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Twas the season of Advent and all through OPC glimpses of festive cheer were quite easy to hear and see! The bell choir rang out with a wonderful sound, And a Sunday School pageant brought the folks all around. The choir sang out and brought much delight, And we gathered by candlelight on Christmas Eve night. The physical symbols of Christmas may soon fade away, But a Child was born, bringing hope, peace, joy and love to stay. The following are the list of poinsettia dedications for 2015: Dick & Marilyn Malloy.....In Memory of our Parents In Honor of our children and grandsons Marlene Dyer.In Memory of Charles Dyer Diane & Dennis Dupree... In Honor of Doug & Kristen Dupree Session....In Honor of Sudi Layraman The Anderson Family In Memory of our dear dad & husband, Scott Anderson Jim & Sandy Frieday. In Honor of the awesome OPC Fellowship Team In memory of loved ones Betty Hogue...In Memory of LeRoy Hogue & Jay Judy & John Rynne & Bob Schmitt..In Memory of Lu Schmitt The Weavers..In Memory of our Parents Bob & Anne Wallace.... In Honor of Andrew & Meredith Wallace Alan & Dennise Webster... In Memory of our Parents Sharon & Harry Pittman....In Honor of our Family Alice & Gene Brendel...In Memory of loved ones Joanne Ville....In Memory of my son, Marc, & his father, Ivan The Matulls.....In Memory of loved ones Alice Brendel....In Honor of Gene Brendel Ann Metz....In Memory of Jim Metz Lee Rueping..In Memory of John Rueping The Caloritis Family. In Loving Memory of John Williams & Corky Schultz Bonnie Bush.In Memory of loved ones The Metherell Family.In Memory of James R. Myers & Charles & Lois Metherell Bob Hutchison..In Memory of Pat Hutchison Ryan & Donna Gruendike...In Honor of our Family In Memory of George & Betty Peters Stephanie & Tim Cassidy...In Memory of loving grandparents & our fathers, James Cassidy, & Philip Saunders Marian Smith. In Memory of Tom Smith

8 PAGE 8 JANUARY 2016 BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH Worship and Fellowship Assistants GREETERS: January 3 Al & Dennise Webster 10 Marilyn & Randy Spilberg 17 Alice Brendel 24 Nancy Holley 31 Bonnie Bush USHERS: January 3 Men s Bible Study Group 10 Jim & Sandy Frieday 17 Sandi Mandarano & Michelle Rosipayla 24 Sharon & Harry Pittman 31 Evelyn Bentley & Bob Hutchison Name Day Stephen Shelley 1 / 1 Emma Savino 1 / 1 Sean Osborn 1 / 4 Brittany Sheffet 1 / 6 John Lodge 1 / 10 Norma Jones 1 / 10 Lily Gonnoud 1 / 12 Heather Scheel 1 / 14 Ryan Schumann 1 / 15 Debra Glor 1 / 22 Cody Scheel 1 / 23 Donna Metz 1 / 28 Sandra Frieday 1 / 31 LITURGIST: January 3 John Caloritis 10 Roger Howlett 17 Elizabeth Osborn 24 Sandy Frieday 31 Carol Newman FELLOWSHIP HOSTS: January 3 TBD 10 Marilyn Malloy & Pam Ehring 17 Sandy & Jim Frieday 24 Betty Hogue 31 Evelyn Bentley & Donna Gruendike SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS: January 3 Dick Malloy & Pam Gonnoud 10 Dick Malloy & Elizabeth Osborn 17 Pam Gonnoud & Kelly Bindert 24 Kelly Bindert & Jen Savino 31 Jen Savino & Elizabeth Osborn COMMUNION SERVERS: January 3 Harry & Sharon Pittman, John & Cindy Caloritis

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10 Ogden Presbyterian Church 2400 S. Union Street Spencerport, NY Telephone: (585) Office Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Website: **DATED MATERIAL** January 2016 January 2016 Newsletter Deadline: Articles for the February 2016 issue of The Oracle are due in the Church Office no later than Monday, January 18th by 10:00 a.m. All contributions are subject to editing with regard to the subject matter and space requirements. The Oracle is the newsletter of the Ogden Presbyterian Church of Spencerport, New York, a member congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The newsletter is sent to members and friends of the congregation to keep them informed of events, activities, and people in the life of the congregation. Sunday worship is at 10:00a.m. Church school is offered for all ages. Coffee Fellowship immediately follows worship. All guests are welcome! OPC Mission Statement: Our purpose is to equip ourselves and others to be Disciples of Christ as we seek God s will for our church and beyond.