__ September 2016 __ A VIEW FROM THE PULPIT

In our church, Sunday morning worship always includes music; there will be an introit, an anthem, perhaps some special music and at least three hymns. In Mary Lou’s church it meant lots and lots and lots of music. Music from their 75 member choir to their band with electric guitars, music from the grand piano and pipe organ to their electronic keyboard and full drum set. The Bible says to “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord” and they do, a wonderfully loud, joyful sound.

Jesus once told a story illustrating how we should use our talents for the Lord. “And unto one he gave five talents, to another two and to another one; to each according to their ability” (Matthew 25:15). This story is about far more than just the use of our money. It covers everything God has given us.

One particular Sunday, Mary Lou noticed an addition to the diverse collection of instruments there getting ready for the morning worship service. Way in the far back corner was her friend, Ashley, almost hidden by guitars, bass, drums, and more. She was as Mary Lou knew a very talented musician and Mary Lou wondered what Ashley might play (she played five instruments) but as the music for the service began, Ashley only held up a tambourine.

Mary Lou thought “how could anyone appreciate Ashley’s talent when all she was holding was that little tambourine”. The bigger, noisier instruments would surely drown her out and who could even hear her over the multitude of voices in the choir.

But as the song progressed, an amazing

thing happened. Above the rhythmic pounding of the drums, the penetrating sound of the electric guitars and the ripple of piano keys, and all the voices of the choir came a simple happy sound. The jingle of the tambourine in Ashley’s hand certainly made a joyful noise unto the Lord. It was a sound that Mary Lou knew came not just from Ashley’s wrist but from her heart.

Our Fall Bazaar is October 1st this year. It is an opportunity for us to use the talents that God has given. In Matthew 25:15-29 we are given a promise (and God keeps His promises) for us if we use what He has given us. We should always remember that when a talent is lifted to God, no talent or effort is ever two small. Rev. George Walton, Stated Supply Pastor

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The Adult Sunday School Class meets from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. For the month of September, we will study the following lessons:

Sept. 04th The Peaceful Kingdom Isaiah 11: 1-9 Sept. 11th The Mountain of God Isaiah 25: 6-10a Sept. 18th Foundations of the Earth Isaiah 40: 21-31 Sept. 25th Everlasting Covenant Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11

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NEW MEMBER!

ON JULY 24TH, SUSAN MIERISCH BECAME A MEMBER OF BUFFALO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND WE

ARE SO GLAD TO HAVE HER!

SUSAN AND HER SON, THOMAS

REV. WALTON FAMILY BAND PLAYED

KIDS CHECKING OUT THE FIRETRUCK

KIDS WITH THE FIREMEN

On August 2nd, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT was a huge success! Many people, including some elected officials, visited. The kids enjoyed playing on the inflatable slide and checking out the fire truck. Tours were given of the church, live bluegrass & gospel music was

provided by the Rev. Walton Family Band, and food and drink were provided to all. I would like to thank all that helped make the night a success. Plans are to continue National Night Out as a yearly event. I would like to thank all the church members that assisted in all aspects of making the event happen!

Sincerely, Jeff Cashion

KIDS PLAYING ON THE INFLATABLE SLIDE

WE EVEN HAD POLICEMEN

LOTS OF PEOPLE ATE HOT DOGS

MORE PICTURES OF NNO

BABIES RECEIVING BIBLES

On July 24th

Jim and Sarah Monson

received a Bible for their

Great Granddaughter,

Ava Rose Bastress

Daughter of Vincent & Holly Bastress

On August 7th Eric & Ashley Braxton

received a Bible for their daughter,

Finleigh Renee Braxton

Granddaughter of Tim & Karen Johnson

On August 7th Jason & Jess Kelly

received a Bible for their daughter,

Lilly Bell Kelly

Granddaughter of Brooks and Pat Kelly **************************************************************

VIRGINIA BROWN HAD HER 92

ND BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY

AUGUST 7TH

, SHE WAS PRESENTED WITH FLOWERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VIRGINIA!

Remember with love and prayer:

CHURCH MEMBERS: Sheila Brewer, Lloyd Cashion, Nellie and Roy Cox, Greg Deck, Joan and Al Gardner, Barbara Jo Glass, Clay Ingram, Sandie Lemons, Lois Martin, and Kevin, Pam, and Alberta McDonald

FAMILY OF CHURCH MEMBERS: Linda Crompton, MacKenzie Deck, Lynn Godwin, Michael Holt, Terry Johnson, Stanley Jones, Taylor Jones, David Key, Elaine McBryde, Sam McClearen, Julia Monson, Sharon Pancoast, Marie Robinson, Carson Setzer, Louise Stewart, Brandee Thomas, Doug Ury, and Janice Winchester

FRIENDS OF CHURCH MEMBERS: Jennifer Avent, Billy Boaz, Lynn and Wade Boswell, Wendy Cole, Michelle Daurity, Frank Gaddy, David Holland, Leroy Hughes, Eva Jones, Don Kinney, Will Kirkland, Judy Lloyd, Pat Maguire, Rebecca Mansfield, Wendy McBryde, Sarah McGehee, Melissa Miles, Marie Morris, Mary Quinn, Sue Roney, Elizabeth Roundy, Mackenzie Sloan, Frank Tibbett, Erin Varner, and Marie Wicker

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WEEKLY OFFERING TOTALS August 07, 2016 – $1762.00 August 14, 2016 – $1167.00 August 21, 2016 – $1392.00 August 28, 2016 – $1577.00

5 Cents A Meal Offering – $77.45 Backpack Kids Offering – $68.41

Correction for July Scholarship Fund Offering – $255.00 **************************************************************************

Deadline for articles to be included in the next issue of the newsletter will be Monday, September 26th by 9:00 a.m.

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EMAIL: buffalochurch@windstream.net

SEE THE NEWSLETTER IN COLOR AT: www.buffalopres.org

FALL BAZAAR, OCTOBER 1ST

8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon

THIS BEAUTIFUL QUILT IS AMONG THE ITEMS

TO BE RAFFLED AT THE BAZAAR

Bazaar 2016 is only one month away! The annual Fall Bazaar will be held Saturday,

October 1, 2016, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and gently used items are needed for our Treasurers Table. (No pre-sales, please) We need

many volunteers, and please remember autumn flowers will

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To My Friends at Buffalo:

Thank you for remembering me

as I celebrated another Birthday

on Sunday, August 7th.

It was a “Happy Birthday” and

you made me feel very special and loved.

Love in Christ,

Always,

Virginia Brown

Janet Warner happily and

graciously observes her tenth

year anniversary with us as

church secretary!! She will

always be a vital part of

our ministry efforts and we

sincerely love and appreciate

her hard work and

dedication. May the

beautiful gift of flowers

from the ladies symbolize how much she is needed,

respected and valued and may God grant Buffalo with

many more years of her remarkable enthusiasm and

selfless sacrifice. Happy Anniversary Janet!!!

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I want to thank the Women of

the Church for the beautiful

potted plant with fresh flowers

and the BP Gift Card you so

generiously gave me for my tenth year

anniversary of working here at Buffalo. I

know God had something to do with

bringing me here to this Church and

becoming such wonderful friends with all of

you. I can’t tell you how much it has meant

to me to be here with you and hope to be

here a lot longer, God willing.

Thank you again for my wonderful

gifts and I love each and every one of you!

Janet Warner

Church Secretary

I also want to thank Jim and Sarah

Monson for the Applebee’s Gift Card. Ya’ll are

so thoughtful!

BUFFALO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1333 Carthage Street Sanford, NC 27330

919-776-7313

Gifts to the Church

In Memory of Peggy Cashion

Jan Tart

Barbara Hess

Isabel Lawrence

Patricia A. Johnson

Larry and Anne Collins

Jean and Charles Reynolds

Nelson and Kathy Jolly Burke

In Memory of Betty Robinson’s Sister

Women of the Church

Donation from the Edith and Bill Knott Fund

Of The Winston-Salem Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Knott

In Honor of The Presbytery of Coastal Carolina

Frank and Betty Robinson

In Honor of The Presbyterian Church (USA) Frank and Betty Robinson

A RAINBOW OF HOPE

Behold the rainbow! Then bless its Maker, for

majestic indeed is its splendor.

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If you have not been to a Men’s Meeting lately or not at all, you are missing out on good food, Bible study, and good fellowship. Hopefully, we will see you at our next meeting.

Lee Setzer, President Presbyterian Men

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FLOWERS WILL BE PLACED IN THE

SANCTUARY DURING SEPTEMBER

BY THE FOLLOWING:

09/04/16 – by the Johnson’s in honor of Bobby’s Birthday on Sept. 1st and Evelyn’s Birthday on Sept. 4th

09/11/16 – by Buddy & Darlene McNeill in memory of Alice McNeill and Leonard Holt

09/18/16 – OPEN 09/25/16 – OPEN **************************************************************************

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sept. 01st – Bobby Johnson Sept. 11th – Lisa C. Moore

Sept. 04th – Evelyn Johnson Sept. 24th – Carson Wilson

Sept. 05th – Greg Hales Sept. 24th – Lois Martin

Sept. 06th – Anne Collins Sept. 26th – Clay Ingram

Sept. 08th – Nellie Cox Sept. 30th – Karen Brewer

Sept. 08th – Katherine Ritter Sept. 30th – Jeffrey Burke

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

September 02nd Larry & Anne Collins

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Greeting Elders Congregational Greeter’s Sept. 04th Karen Johnson Kay Davis Sept. 11th Kathy Jolly Geri Hales Sept. 18th Patrick Kelly Karen Johnson Sept. 25th Buddy McNeill Kathy Jolly

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There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is we have

enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad news is it's still out there in your pockets."