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The First Fresbyterian Ghurch
P.O. Box 6 15 Main Street
Arkport, NY 14307 ' i
607',/29SI944
www.arkpres.org
PRESBYI ERIAN POST
July/Lagust 20ll
Frnsr PnESeYTERIAN CPtuRcFlPoBoxG l5MatruSr.
ARxPoRT, NY 14AO7(6C^7) 295-7944www.arkpres.org
pastorsteve@arkpres. org
A me-usage from Paston Stcve...
Hoza Do I Rest? Letme count the zaays...I
lo,Thett he said to them,
"Go your way. Eat the fat and dink suielet utine nnd smd portions to anyone zaho has nothing ready,
for this day is holY to our Lotd.
And do not be griezted, for the ioy of the LORD is your strength-"
Nehemiah 8:10
Did you catch the reminder in the last part of the above verse? The Lord's joy is our
strength! Not muscles or education or money or Power... but God's joy and our joy in God. Ithink that is one of the main reasons God says so much about Sabbath, about rest throughout
Scripture.As many of you may know, in August I will be taking a mini-Sabbatical, a ihree week leave
to concentrate on just the very thing this verse is describing - knowing the Lord's joy as the
strength at work i. my life. With that in mind, I would encourage you to find times and take
regular time for rest. Now I do not mean sleep or naps or vacations or sedentary sitting. What
I mean is active living in God's joy. It is such active living concentrated on the joy of the Lord
that renews God's strength in us. This leads to a increasing celebration of His joy i. our lives.
Below is a portion of an article I ran across that is serving to frame my Sabbatical time.perhaps you will find some convicting words, as well as some comforting words in this article.
Lastly,I thank you, the Arkport Presbyterian Church, for the support, encouragement, love,
and faith you have shown me and my family for these almost seven years. We count ourselves
blessed to be called to this particular congregatiort to you precious followers of Christ. May
God continue to lead, guide, bless, grow, and challenge us to go deeper in Christ and further
with Christ in this sin-broken world, all to the end of His increasing joy i. our lives.
ChristianitY: More Like aDoV OfflBy Bob Glenn, Pastor in Minnetonka, MN
Last fall I took my first sabbatical in 15 years of ministry. Initially, I had no idea what to do.
So I called a pastor friend and asked how I could be productive during the time off.
Ironic. Aproductiae sabbatical! Obviously, if I was trying to make rest productive, I had a
very practical problem with the whole idea of sabbatical
I had spent my entire pastorate working six-day, eighfy-hour weeks. I had no category for
rest. . . until the Lord led me to Hebrews 4:10-For zuhoeaer has entered God's rest hns also rested from his works as God did-
As I read this familiar passage, I thought "'Christianify is more like a day off than a day at
the office." ,
Then came another insight-from Jack Miller to a Ugandan missionary:
"[M]ake sure you are enjoying yourself and not taking your work too seriously. You don't
have anything to prove.to us or the world. The work is finished at Calvary, and that workalone has unlimited meaning and value. Keep your focus there.
Here was my problem: I was living as if Christianity was a day at the office.Instead of
hearing jesus say "Itis finished" and putting'all my "doing" dowry I was looking to my workas my salvation. Butwith a renewed realization of the gospel of grace-that Christianily is a
d.ay off-Iwas able to turn from my subtle works-righteousness to rest in Christ.
Living ilr God's rest,j'/ .* -L-
ftrn/^.-QZ---Pastor SteveMy Lord God,
I have no idea where I am going. I do
not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know-
for certain where it will end. Nor do I really
know myself. And the fact that I think that Iam following your will does not mean that Iam actually doing so.
But I believe that the desire to please
you does, in fact please you. And I hope I
have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope
that I will never do anythingapart from that
desire. And I know that if I do this, you will
lead me by the right road, though I may know
nothing about it.
Therefore will I trust you ahvays.
Though I may seem to be lost and in the
shadow of death, I will not fear, for you are
with me, and you wiil never leave me to face
my perils alone.
Thomas Merto4
in Thoughts in Solinde
Quotations"The Bible and Apologetics"
Part 3
If you want to interpret well and confidently,
set Christ before you, for He is the man to
whom it all applies, everybit of it.
Ma(in Luther)
The Jesus of the New Testament has least one
advantage over the Jesus of modern
construction ---- He is real.
(J. Gresham Machen)
There is nothing holier, or better, or safer,
than to content ourselves with the authority ofChrist alone. (lotrn CAvin;
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Ii:ppy BirthdaY
JulY
Josh Stauring
Jason Ells
Alan Schultheis
Carol Nolan
TanyaNolan Saltis
Louise Flanders
Diane Jewell:'
Joe Robbins
Abby Van Order
Janice Ludwig
Jesse Ells
Diane Ells
Jeff Lang
Michael Whiteman
Janet Sliter
Lorraine Smith
Happy Anniversary
Nursery Schedule
July
Jodi Kendall
Heather Decker
Robin Kerr - Wilson
Megan Wilson
Happy Birthday
August
Sadie Lang
Edith Piatt
Frank Owens
Diane Kendall
Becky Stever
Audrey Whiteman
Duffy Elsenheimer
Lance Schroeder
Jaden Towner
Lee Wolfgruber
Jack Howe
Vincent Panicola
Sarah Sawczyszyn Platt
Linda Schroeder
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Julyl0, 1965 Al and Jean Stever
July 19 Patricia and Dennis NYe
July 25, 1998 Dan and Angie lferman
July 28, 1973 Lois and Frank Owens
August 3, 1950 Edith & Jim Piatt
August 20 Linda & Lance Schroeder
August 3lr1946 Walt & Arlene Emo
Thankyou to the members of the Congregation
who sent cards, flowers, food, made Memorial
donations and sent prayers my way during this
dfficult and sad time of my husband Joe's
passing.
God Bless Norma Kilbury
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Nursery Schedule
August
Diane Kendall
I)enise Lang
Roxana Sammons
Jodie Kendall
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Elevator Schedule
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MarkLabourJoe Robbins
Robert Osborn
Greg Sammons
Family News
Robin Kerr- Wilson'3 daughter,
Hilary married Tom Clyne on June 1lth. ,
They were married in Syracuse at the Double
Tree Inn. An old friend and minister at one
time of this church, the Rev. Bob Rochelle'
performed the ceremony. His wife is Robin's
Fatherrs cousin, so it made it special. Tim
and Julie Timmerman attended the wedding.
Tim is Robin's Mother's cousin, so family
abounded and the wedding had a beach
theme, guest wore Hawaiian shirts, shorts,
sandals and sun dresses - a very laid back day
and fun was had by all!
Barney and Lorraine Glidden's
granddaughter, Emily Phelps, was married
on June 18th to Tom Guthrie, grandson ofAudrey and Nelson Whiteman at the AlfredAlmond Church. Reception was held at the
Phelps residence on Eveland Road. AII family
members were home for this joyous occasion.
Wayne and Barb Sheeler have left for
a two week vacation to Barb's sister in
California.Loretta Crossett and Cathi Van
Iderstine attended a graduation party forLorettats grandson, Jacob Crossett, who
recently graduated from high school in
Endicott,NY.
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AugustNeil Sliter
Mike Whiteman
Barney Glidden
James Piatt
More Family News
Janet and Neil's granddaughter, Amber,graduated from Arkport Central School and
will be aftending the.University of Buffalo this
fall. Sister Brittany graduated from University
of Buffalo this spring and is now attending the
University of Long Island.
Madison Whiteman, shined as a pitcher
for the Arkport Central softball varsity team
this past season. She is also playing and pitching
for the summer league.
Audrey and i\elson Whitem:rn had
family members home to enjoy Tom's & Emily'swedding as well as celebration of Father's Day
and Nelson's birthday, plus the graduation ofJosh.
Jim and Blanche Robords took a trip toFlorida in June to visit Blanche's sister who is
struggling with cancer.
Enjoyed seeing Julie Owens Korabek
and her sons were in town to visit her parents,
Lois & Frank and help her Mom out with VBS.
Joe Robbins had his son, Martin, visitinghim and Sue a few days in June. He is from the
CA/Seattle, WA area.
,Congratulations to the NewlY Weds
On June 11, Ed Karns and Katie Shafer were wed in a
be.autiful ceremon)l officiated by Father Mancusso. AJter a
traditional Catholic service in l-atin, Mt. and Mts. Karns
lljoiped their guests at Stonybrook ParkJor relaxed reception
with a warmJamily atmosphere.
Sympathy to the
followingfamilies
Family oJJoe Kilbury who passed away
on June 4,2011. IIe was the husband
of Norma Kilbury and.fathet to Julie(Erik) Briggs and Jeffery (Adele)
Kilbury.
Family oJ IIeIen Jones who Passed
away on June 9, 2011. She was the
Mother to Betty Jones, Bob (Diane)'
Beverly Hubric, William, and Larry
(Barb) Jones.
Who is that new guy at the Jewells house? Jake
Palese is staying with them while he plays for the
Hornell Dodgers baseball team. Jake is from
Arkansas and goes to school at Oklahoma
Wesleyan University. He just completed his
sophomore year. He plays both first and third
base for OWU. After school, he hopes to go into
the Nawy. Come out and watchJake play this
summer.----rE-r---
Breakfast with the Hornell Dodgers. July 23,
2011 8-1Oam. $5 for pancake breakfast prepared
and served by the Hornell Dodger players. Fun
for the whole family. Contact Pastor Steve or
Diane for tickets.
photo by Emily J. PhotograPhY \t2Y),til
Welcome to the Family
ew Matthew Wilson, son of Megan and
Byron Wilson was de&cated to the Lord
in or:r sanctuary on Jr:ne 12, 2017. He
old on Tunel3th.
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Summerfest
Weekend
Iuly 8th 9th and 10th
Worship in the Park
Sunday the 1Oth
No Sunday School or Coffee
Connection at our church.
10:00 a.m. in Palzilion.
Hosted by the Methodist Church
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Bible Story
Bible ActivityRecreation
AV Tech
Pre School
Guides'
skit
PentecostJune 12,20ll
Vacation Bible School
June 26 - 30 20llLois Owens and Barb Elsenheimer
Pastor Steve
Linda Schroeder
Ryan, Jean Stever, Cathy Stiles
Fieiiy FlintRachel Haines, Robin Kerr- Wilson
Grace Fan and Mary MarinoDarla Kennell, Diane Kendall,
Madison Whiteman, Sue Robins
Regie Stover, Sarah Samons,
Donald Flint, Madison Whitemanand Olivia Chatain.
Dude Pastor Steve
OpeninglClosing Lois Owens
Refreshments Julie Timmerman, Maureen FullerRegistration Diane Kendall
Life Guard Chair Mark Stover
Background for skit Regie Stover
Thank you to all who furnished donations for our refreshementsand cupcakes for our pienic.
Appreciate the generosit;r for our Mission Funds
Parents and grandparenfu, friends and family for bringing the childr:ento Vacation Bible School. Attendanee 1lO -4tr6
lilemofial 0arden 'l-W.
would like to thank everyone's patienceas we have been transitioning the gardens in
front of the church and mission hall into memorial gardens.Phase one has been conlirleted as we have plantedflowering trees and shruLbery in both gardens, thanks todonations to the rhemorial committee in honor of lovedones that have gone before us.Phase two will happen soon. We would like your help withphase two. If you are thinning flowers this year and wouldlike to donate bulbs to the memorial gardens, we wouldlove to include them in the garden to beautify our chruch'sproperty. We would like this garden to reflect the many
families that our church represents.Some examples of flowers that would complete thememorial gardens are:Conefl ower, D affqdil s, Tulips, Black-eyed Susan,Hyacinths, Phlox.
If you would like to donate any bulbs,please contact
. ,/ Diane 295-1517 or-t' [email protected]
