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Message from the Pastor

What comes to mind when you think of summertime? Perhaps you think about warm sunny days, strawberries & lemonade, lounging by the pool, family vacations, rhubarb pie, back yard B.B.Q’s, a good summer book or an evening concert. These are just a few of the images my mind congers up when I think about summertime.

This summer, some exciting activities are taking place at our church. First, we are holding a marvelous Vacation Bible School program the first week of July. We have nearly 50 children registered already. The theme this year is “Power Lab” and the children will be learning about how to experience the power and the love of God in their lives.

Second, our summer Worship Services will be held at 9:30 AM during the months of July and August. On extremely hot days we will move to the Colonial Room for the health and comfort of all of our members. The session wishes to thank everyone for casting your vote and sharing your opinion with us.

Third, we are having a very special picnic on the front lawn on Sunday, July 13th at 5 PM. We will have a variety of sandwiches and salads. Drinks will be provided. We ask you to bring your favorite desert to share. Musical entertainment will be provided by Kevin Story. We hope that you will come to this fun event and invite a friend along.

Fourth, on Sunday, July 20th following the Worship Service we will have Bagels and a Book Discussion. We will be discussing the book “Twelve Ordinary Men” by John MacArthur. It is a fascinating book about the life and ministry of the 12 Disciples of Christ. We hope that you will read the book and join in the conversation.

Finally, in August, 5 of our young people and I will embark on a Mission Trip to Overlook Farm in Rutland, MA. Overlook Farm is a Learning Center run by Heifer International. Our students will be working on the farm and learning about sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty. Please pray for our group as we make this life-changing journey.

May you experience the fullness of God’s love this summer and always. I hope that you will take advantage of all of these marvelous summer opportunities.

Blessings & Peace,
Pastor Wanda

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Calendar for Summer 2008

EVERY SUNDAY

• 9:30am ~ Worship Service (Child Care)
• 10:40am ~ Fellowship Hour

EVERY MONDAY

• 10:00am ~ Recovery Group

EVERY THURSDAY

• 10:00am ~ Thursday Ladies
• 8:00pm ~ Recovery Group

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Quick Notes

Summer Worship Time
Your votes have been counted - the majority vote was to change to a 9:30 AM Summer Worship Time for the July & August summer months. Please join us at 9:30 AM for Worship beginning Sunday, July 6th. We will return to the 10:30 AM Worship Service on Rally Day, Sunday, September 7th.

Get Connected Picnic & Music
Everyone is invited to “Get Connected” on Sunday, July 13th at 5PM. You will enjoy a delicious Picnic & Musical Entertainment by Kevin Story all on the front lawn of the Church. Bring a friend or neighbor. Be sure to mark your calendar for this fun event.

Summer Book Club
The date for the Book Club discussion has been changed to Sunday, July 20th following the worship service. Please mark your calendar.

A Note from Stewardship
I know that the summer is a time for rest and relaxation and some of us may not attend church on a weekly basis for numerous reasons, but the church bills don’t take a summer break. They need to be paid in a timely manner, and your pledges go a long way towards paying those bills.
I know we can count on you to keep up with your pledges during the summer months. They may be dropped off at the church or mailed to the church office.
Thank you in advance, and have a wonderful summer!

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Music Notes

We would like to thank our Girls and Women’s Choir and our Boy’s and Men’s Choir for the excellent musical offerings they presented on Mother’s Day and, Father’s Day respectively. Thank you all. It was fun!

Once again we would like to thank all our singing and ringing choir members, soloists, and instrumentalists for your wonderful dedication and the beautiful and inspirational music you have presented all during the year. Our Sunday School Choir did a great job presenting terrific music at special times throughout the year – thank you! Many, many thanks to Barbara McVeigh, our Music Chairperson, for doing so many things “behind the scenes” to make the music department run smoothly.

Summer Choir Sunday: Our choirs will be “off duty” during July and August, taking a well-deserved rest, but as has been our tradition in the past few years, we will have one Sunday during the summer when we will have a “pick-up” choir. We come a bit early to church to practice two simple pieces of music, and then sing in church that day. This year it will be Sunday, July 27th. Everyone-children and adults-is encouraged to participate. Watch summer bulletins for details.

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Presbyterian Women Calendar of opportunities:

1. Presbyterian Women Synod Meeting
July 18th – 20th at Stony Point

2. Long Island Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering
Saturday, September 27th, 2008

3. Long Island Presbyterian Women Retreat
October 7th & 8th, 2008 – CorMaria, Sag Harbor.

The faithful women in the Thursday Ladies group have been busy knitting and crocheting Prayer Shawls and Lap Robes. Terry Prekopa arranged to offer them to the Hospice Unit of Franklin Hospital. Eight shawls and five lap robes were given.

The sign-up sheet for the Fellowship Hour is in the Colonial Room. Please review and sign up for a Sunday. In the summer we usually serve cookies and juice – no baking in the warmer weather. Your effort is greatly appreciated by all.

We enjoy the summer months as a time of relaxing and renewing. Then comes the fall and we return to a full schedule of activities. We often feel there are so few of us to carry on the work of Presbyterian Women, but what ever we accomplish is a blessing. Whatever talents or skills we have are offered to honor our Lord.

Each of us has been blessed with different gifts and abilities; let us respond with enthusiasm and dedication.

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