JUNE/JULY 2010
In Philippians Chapter 1 verses 3-6 the apostle Paul writes: “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you. I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that God who began a good work in you would carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
The Presbyterian Church is celebrating 80 years of mission and ministry to this community. On Sunday, June 6 you are invited to join in the Anniversary Celebration by participating in a service of praise and thanksgiving and attending the luncheon.
This wonderful church has a great deal to celebrate. God is doing amazing things in our midst. We can truly feel the power and the presence of God’s Holy Spirit transforming equipping and empowering us to serve the Lord. This is an outstanding opportunity for us to give thanks for all that has already been accomplished, and a chance to look forward as we seek God’s guidance and direction for the future.
We will share some very special memories and we will join together in prayer for our church family. Please make every effort to be a part of this marvelous celebration. I know that you will be blessed.
Your partner in the gospel,
Pastor Wanda
July Birthdays
3 Lauren Essis
Robert Bohm
Brody Kennedy
Cole Kennedy
4 Bob Fenty
13 Bill Kiesel
19 Elaine Prager
23 Carolyn Fernandez
27 Jeffrey Stoyer
31 Mikayla McBride
July Anniversaries
27 Henry & Lisa Harrison
28 Larry & Carolyn Keith
29 Bill & Betty Doherty
Lectionary for July
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Kings 5:1-14; Ps. 30; Gal. 6:(1-6) 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Amos 7:7-17; Ps. 82; Col. 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Amos 8:1-12; Ps. 52; Col. 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Hos. 1:2-10; Ps. 85; Col. 2:6-15 (16-19)
Luke 11:1-13
July Dates to Remember
4 Summer Worship Schedule Begins
14 G.C. Pool & Golf – Westbury Children
19-24 Triennium 2010
23-27 Pilgrimage Mission Trip
Summer Worship Schedule
Begins Sunday, July 4th – Sunday September 65h
9:00 AM – Coffee & Cake
9:30 – 10:30 AM – Worship Service
The worship service will move downstairs into the Social Room starting Sunday, July 18.
Please Keep In Your Prayers
Elaine Brown is on our prayer list. She is in treatment for cancer. When she receive the prayer shawl made by one of our ladies who are participating in the Prayer Shawl Ministry, she wrote the following note to us – she has given me permission to share her thank you note with all of you. Please continue to keep her in your prayers.
Dear Ladies,
I was touched and honored to receive the beautiful prayer shawl. I feel all the prayers and love each time I wrap myself in it. The Presbyterian Church in Garden City. Has a special place in my heart. I’m sure you know this from our “Tea Connection.” It is where I grew up spiritually and where I gave my children their Christian foundation. Although I do not physically worship with you, I often remember how each and every one of you touched my life in special ways. I never take for grated the wonder of the Lord and how He puts the right people in our paths. “I believe I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living” Psalm 27:13
Thank you again from the fullness of my heart.
Your sister in Christ,
Elaine
Choir Notes
Thank You: we would like to thank the Boy’s & Men’s Choir for their great singing on Mother’s Day. It was super. We would also like to thank Joshua Lee for the beautiful violin solo.
Calling all Girls and Women: Father’s Day is coming up on June 20. As has been our custom for the past few years, the girls and women present the special music that day. We need to practice directly after the Service for 10 minutes on Sundays May 30 & June13. All girls and women are encouraged to participate! No musical experience necessary.
Choir BBQ
All of the choirs have worked extremely hard this year under the leadership & guidance of our Choir Director, Carol Dort. Now it is time for them to kick back, relax and enjoy a delicious BBQ hosted by Pastor Wanda at the Manse on Saturday, June 19th.
219th General Assembly
Pastor Wanda has been chosen and elected to be a Commissioner for the Presbytery of Long Island at the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in July. She has been designated to serve on the Theological Issues & Institutions Committee. It is a great honor and responsibility to serve as a commissioner. Please remember Pastor Wanda in your prayers as she represents our church and our Presbytery at the General Assembly.
The Session
COMMUNITY MISSION PROJECT
All year long
we have
continued to sponsor our 16 immigrant families and their children from
Central America. Once again we would like to present each
of these children with a new
back pack filled with all the necessary supplies for 5th
grade.
Please look over the list of supplies and bring in whatever you would
like to
give for the backpack program. There will be collection
bins located in the
narthex. Thank you so much for your generous response. When
we work together,
we can make a big difference.
Back Pack Supply List:
2 24-count box of crayons
5 large glue sticks
3 packs of #2 pencils - yellow only
3 horizontal pocket folders - red / blue / green
3
marble
notebooks
1 8-pack Crayola colored pencils
3 black sharpie markers
1 pair of scissors (Fiskars-type)
1 backpack large enough to hold several books (please no rolling)
1 large Elmer’s glue liquid bottle
1 12-pack Crayola colored markers
2 highlighters
1 pack ballpoint pens
Many opportunities are available for hands on mission work with our Westbury children. Each event needs chaperons, drivers, sandwich makers and helping hands to guide the children.
The next outing will be on July 14. We will take the children to the Garden City pool for a fun time of swimming and mini golf. Those with passes to the Garden city pool are especially encouraged to participate in this outing.