The Shingle August 2012

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The Newsletter of Gilead Presbyterian Church, Carmel, NY August, 2012

August, 2012

Dear Friends,

Is the summer heat getting to you? Sometimes the humidity and scorching warmth make usfeel like we’re slogging through our lives. I hear from some people that when it’s really hot, theydon’t feel like they can accomplish anything. Maybe life itself is getting to us. We often feel thesame way when we’re heavy-hearted and under stress. The Psalmist felt that way thousands ofyears ago when he wrote, “day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was driedup as by the heat of summer” (Psalms 32:4). Back in damp and muggy Arkansas, in thesummer heat we used to say that we were okay as long as it got cool at night, to bring respite,but the Psalmist knows no reprieve from the heavy hand of circumstance. Of course, if we readthe whole psalm, we learn that there is relief, and that comes in trusting in God and turning itover to God. In Psalm 32, the reason for the heaviness of life isn’t August doldrums, butunacknowledged sin. When the Psalmist confesses his sin to God and receives forgiveness,happiness is his. We, too, have that chance. To repent and confess everything that weighs usdown doesn’t necessarily make our circumstances different, but it certainly makes our attitudeabout our lives different. We know that we are free, and that the Lord will take care of us nomatter what we go through. It’s like finding a refuge from the heat of life. Joel and VictoriaOsteen write:

No matter what you are facing in life today, trust that Almighty God will comethrough for you. Trust that His Word is always true. In Psalm 32, David calls Godhis “hiding place.” In other words, when you place your trust in God, you can findrefuge in Him. You are actually hidden from the enemy when you choose to trust.Always remember, when circumstances seem overwhelming, don’t look at what’shappening around you; look to God. He is the author and finisher of your faith.Choose to trust that He is the one who is ordering your steps. Find security inknowing that He is making your crooked places straight and your rough placessmooth. Trust in Him and live in the blessing and everlasting life He has preparedfor you! (Joel and Victoria Osteen, Today’s Word with Joel and Victoria, July 24, 2012)

Such a refuge from the high temperatures of life is better than air conditioning! So, cool off. Getout of the heat and find relief.

“Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mightywaters shall not reach them. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; yousurround me with glad cries of deliverance” (Psalms 32:1-7).

Grace and peace,

Martin


A VIEW FROM A PEWBy Don De Vries

People sometimes tell me that they have mixed feelings about theirrelationship with God. Sometimes they feel real close to Him, and

at other times struggle to know how to relate to God at all. Do youever have this experience? How can God come and go in my life like the wind that sometimesblows, and is sometimes very still? What goes on here?

The Bible makes it clear that God is omnipresent; that is, He is always at hand. Why, then, do Ifeel that He is so distant sometimes?

The problem stems from our tendency to rely on our feelings rather than on the truth of God’slove for us. We search our feelings and our ability to sense God, rather than to rely on the sureknowledge of His faithfulness and willingness to participate actively in our lives every day. Whenwe don’t “feel” the presence of God, we need to look at ourselves to find the reason.

If we want to feel comfortable with our knowledge of atomic fission, we have to put our selves towork to learn about atomic fission. It may be difficult to understand, and surely takes time tostudy the subject, but it is possible to master it when we put in a sincere effort. It doesn’t happenin a few days, but, over time, we find ourselves relating more to the details of atomic fission, andthrough the effort, we begin to have a working understanding of the subject.

God, who is omnipresent, all-knowing, and all powerful, is certainly a more complex subject thaneven atomic fission. That’s why He spent 33 years living in our world to reveal Himself in JesusChrist. And in the words of Jesus, which are found in the Bible, we can find an understanding ofthe relationship we have with God, and understanding will replace the feelings that cause ourrelationship to ebb and flow. In John 15:15, Jesus tells us, “I have made known everything toyou that I have heard from my Father.” Believing this, weshould make every effort to hear what Jesus has to say. Wefind His words throughout the four Gospels where nothing iskept from us. Read them out loud, read silently, read withothers, but hear and know what He says, Reread them. Newunderstanding happens each time we do.

I never have been able to rely on my feelings about myrelationship with God. Those feelings come and go. They are based onme, and are subject to my moods and circumstances. Who wants to rely on that? Everyoneelse has the same problem when we try to feel close to God. Sure, there are times when thewarm fuzzies come over us when, in joy, we realize God’s constant care and love, but whenthings get tough, these feelings can quickly fade away. Practice faith, pray constantly, studyChrist’s words, be in touch with God as you are with your family and friends. Let Him and Hislove, as we see it in Jesus Christ, be in your knowledge and understanding rather than yourfeelings. Hear what Jesus has to tell us, and be truly blessed. Happy August in God’s presence!

The Shingle August, 2012

A Note from the

Gilead Music DepartmentAugust, 2012

Gilead Summer Music is well under way. Favorite Hymns are being incorporatedinto the Worship Service every Sunday. If you haven’t gotten in your request, just

fill out one of the forms and place it in the “music box” on the coffee table in the lounge. Wehave the whole month of August plus the 1st week in September to fill your requests.

We will have a new little one in the alto/tenor section of the choir, Nathan Alexander Thomas.His proud parents, Erin & Joel Thomas, welcomed him into the world on Saturday, July 14.

Tenor / bass /alto or soprano……Everybody’s got a place in the Choir. We can use all parts!Congratulations and Blessings to all of you!

Lots of exciting music is being planned and rehearsed for the month of August.

August 1: Summer Bells rehearsal at 6:30

August 5: Communion and Baptism Celebration“Holy, Holy, Holy” - Summer Bell Chimes“Ubi Caritas” – Trio: Joan Francis, Renae Lent & Mariah Warren“Tell Me the Old, Old Story” - The VanVlack Sisters“Two Russian Dances” - Julia Miletti, flute

August 8: Kids of Gilead (KOGS) Rehearsal at Gilead – Time TBA

August 12: Martin & Rebekah McGeachy DuetThe Orff Players - Kids of Gilead (KOGs)

August 15: Gilead “Lo-Tones” rehearsal at 7:30 pm at Gilead

August 19: Gilead “Lo-Tones”Flute Choir (Rehearsal TBA)

August 26: Anthem -The Great Bible Campout SingersOffertory - “It Is No Secret What God Can Do”, Mariah Warren &Marty Schuldt

September 2: Piano/Organ DuetsAnthemOffertory

So as you can see Music will abound at GILEAD. Don’t m

Mary Temple, Music Director, 225-6958

New members are always welcome.

See/call Mary Temple for more

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Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat

our cell phone?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we flipped through it several times a day?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?

What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?

What if we used it when we traveled?

What if we used it in case of emergency?

This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing.

Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being

disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.

Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped

calls!


OUTREACH AND MISSION

Gilead Food PantryThe Gilead Food Pantry received a $1,750donation from the Carmel Teacher’sAssociation. We certainly thank theAssociation and all of its members for theirgenerous support of this outreach mission.

In addition, the Food Pantry received $597 from Church WorldService, representing its portion of the monies raised in lastOctober’s CROP Hunger Walk.

The Gilead Food Pantry is open Friday mornings from 10:00 am until noon to offer food to those whoare in need. Donations of food or funds are always welcome. Food items can be placed in the basketin the lounge while funds are best given directly to Marj Williams orplaced in the offering basket with the notation “Food Pantry” on theenvelope or memo line of your check.

Current and ongoing needs of the Gilead Food Pantry: complete pancakemix and pancake syrup, canned tuna, canned soups, canned fruit, cannedvegetables, especially corn, pasta and spaghetti sauce. Donations of money are also helpful so wecan buy things needed on a weekly basis, such as chicken and other items that are in low supply.

The Salvation Army has begun supporting our food pantry by offering free breakfast to food pantryclients on Friday mornings from 10:00 am until 11:30 am. We greatly appreciate their ministry!

For more information on this important ministry, please see Marj Williams.

While the goods received during the Kid’s Kitchen Collections have been a great help to the foodpantry, please remember that other things continue to be needed, so please continue to bringother items on non-communion Sundays. Thanks!

Gilead Church School Kid’s Kitchen

As has been our tradition, children bring an offering for the food pantry on thefirst Sunday of each month. We are expanding upon this tradition byintroducing the Gilead Church School Kid’s Kitchen. Each month will have

a different theme, and children are requested to bring up an item related to thattheme with them during “Time for the Young at Heart”.

The children recently brought home a calendar for the year to remind them what to bringeach month. Please help your child to remember to bring this important offering for ourfood pantry ministry. The August theme is “Toilet Paper”.

The calendar is also posted on the Church School Bulletin Board by the Church Schoolentrance. If you have any questions about this offering project please see Diana DrakeBehan.


Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is part of our church mission. Thereare volunteer opportunities on house sites or off site work.

Steve Biolsi is the Project Manager for Habitat for Humanity ofPutnam County. He can be reached at 914-774-9314. Youcan get more information on the web at www.habitatputnam.org and you can find them on Facebook.

Who we are

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance enables congregations and mission partners of the PresbyterianChurch (U.S.A) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adverselyaffected by crisis and catastrophic events.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is the emergency and refugee program of the PresbyterianChurch U.S.A. The core budget, including staff and administrative costs, is funded through the OneGreat Hour of Sharing, and its program work is additionally funded through designated gifts.

Focuses on the long term recovery of disaster impacted communities.Provides training and disaster preparedness for presbyteries and synods.Works collaboratively with church partners and members of the ACT Alliance (Action byChurches Together) internationally, and nationally with other faith based responders.Connects partners locally and internationally with key organizations active in the response —United Nations, NVOAD (National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster), World FoodProgram, Red Cross, FEMA and others.Manages a number of specialized volunteer teams to work nationally and internationallyproviding consultation, program design and training.Cooperates with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services in providing service structure forasylum seekers in the United States.Cooperates with Church World Service in the resettlement of refugees to the United States

To learn more, or to contribute, please go to http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/pda/.

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Groundswellsby Rob LoAlbo

Session met on Tuesday, July 10th at 7:30 PM. The meetingbegan with a scripture reading from Joshua 1.9, as chosen bythe pastor:

Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed,for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

The scripture was followed up with a complementary writingfrom Joel Osteen, to highlight some of the scripture’s themes:

No matter what today has in store, as a believer, you can approach the day with boldness and confidence. Why?Because the Lord is with you, and in Him is everything you need in this life! That means that if you needprovision for something today, provision is with you. If you need wisdom today, wisdom is with you. If you needstrength, joy or peace today, it’s with you. You can be confident today knowing that all of your needs aresupplied spiritually, physically and emotionally because the Lord is with you. And best of all, He’s promisednever to leave you. Remember, don’t ever let the lies from the enemy or pressure from the world keep you fromtaking hold of everything the Lord has for you. Open your heart by faith and receive whatever you need today.Step out in boldness and strength because the Lord is with you!

After a prayer, Session then reported on and discussed the following:

In June, there were 16 pastoral care visits and 23 pastoral care phone conversations, with onefuneral and one Presbytery function.

Gilead served communion on July 1st.

Phone call recommendations from other churches were made regarding a St. Pauly clothingshed for our grounds. Since all were favorable, Session approved a shed for our church.

Discussion on whether the church should have a policy or not regarding recording devices andcameras during a service was concluded. Session approved the insertion of language into thebulletin that asks for consideration of others during service.

Policy on the procedures regarding offering was submitted and approved.

An examination of the mission of Session was made, citing responsibilities of its members.

Carmel Nursery School presented their end of the year report, citing great success withenrollment, income, and expenditures for the 2011-12 school year.

The financial report was presented, which included a steadily decreasing, but still presentdeficit. In regards to the renovation fund, there was cited a continued improvement indonations, not only from those who have given in the past, but also from those who are new tothe fund. Thanks were expressed to all, with encouragement to the congregation to continuestepping out in faith in this manner.

Citing many who would not be present in August because of vacation, Session voted to notmeet until September.

Thanks for following our activities. Please continue to pray for us. We continue to seekguidance, instruction, assurance, unity and focus, as expressed and modeled by our members. Ifyou have any questions, feel free to approach a Session member for further discussion.

Groundswells: “a broad, deep, swell or rolling of the sea, due to a distant storm or gale or any surge of support,approval, or enthusiasm, especially among the general public.” It’s also a monthly column where Shinglereaders read about Session’s activities.


At its last meeting Session adopted this statement:

The children here at Gilead are a source of great joy and pride to allof us. We celebrate their participation in worship and count it aschief among our many blessings as a congregation.

As a gentle reminder, we ask that if you photograph or record yourloved one’s participation in the service, that you be discreet so asnot to distract those around you from their own worship experience.

Financial Report

As of 6/30/12:

Regular Income Year to Date 87,758

Expenses Year to Date 92,154

Surplus (Deficit) (4,395)

Renovation Loan Balance $ 47,412

The S

GILEAD GROUPS

Gilead Designer sand Joy’s Stamp Camp

Gilead Designers will be meeting on August 16th atMary Temple’s house in conjunction with Joy’sStamp Camp. The time is 5:00 – 9:00 pm (withsnacks).

Please see the sign-up sheet in the lounge for more information.

Faith Discussion Group Hiatus

Meetings of the Faith Discussion Group are taking a break for thesummer, but will resume on Thursday, September 6. Portions of Isaiahwill be the basis for discussions as we resume in September. Allexperts and non-experts in that prophet’s writings are welcome to joinwith the group. (This includes everyone!)

Stretch Exercise Classes

Stretch Exercise Classes are being given every Monday and Thursday at 1:00pm at Gilead. Annina and her friend Brigitta have organized this ongoingclass. There is a charge of $1.00 per class which is being donated to Gileadevery month. Those with physical problems would especially benefit by theseclasses. Everyone is welcome. If further information is needed, please contactAnnina at 845-225-7012.

Young Adults of Gilead

Calling all Young Adults of Gilead - there is now a Facebook group just for you"Gilead Presbyterian Young Adults".

What age group are the Young Adults of Gilead? People post confirmation through collegegraduation. The group is brand new. It was created 4/24/12 and comments are appreciated.it is a place where you can find support and help when you need it or provide support andhelp when someone needs it. it is a way to stay connected to Gilead or reconnect withGilead.

Links to the Gilead website and PCUSA are there and events will be added they becomeknown. Look for scripture and postings by Micah Rose Emerson, a former youth director ofGilead. Use the group as a way to keep God by your side as you find your way in the world.Come and have a look!

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SpiritWalkers (Ecumenical Hiking Group)

God spoke, “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature

So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea,

The birds in the air, the cattle, and, yes, Earth itself,

And every animal that moves on the face of the earth.” Genesis1:26-28

There is no hike scheduled for August, but…

we are having our annual camping trip to Kingswood in Hancock, NY. Thiscampground offers relaxation and fun in a beautiful wooded setting. Swimin their lake, hike the many trails, help build an outdoor chapel in the StoneMinistry, enjoy a campfire, take part in Sunday morning worship, andmuch more. We'll be up there from August 16th-19th- come for the wholetime or as many nights as you can. The campground has full bathroomfacilities and is easily accessed from Route 17. Please see John or MariahWarren for more information.

If you would like to be kept up to date on the year’s schedule and anyupdates, please join the Spirit Walkers Ecumenical Hiking Group page onFacebook. All hikers must have a signed waiver on file with the church prior to hiking with us, and, ifage 18 or under, a signed permission slip.

We look forward to seeing you as we explore the beauty of God’s creation!

Prayer Chain for Pets

Joyce Scott is trying to determine if there is an interest in starting a prayer chain for pets. Recently,we have had a number of prayer requests on Sundays for our beloved pets – recently deceased, ill,and new. Joyce thought there might be a need to more formally organize our need to support our petsthrough prayer. If you are interested, please see Joyce.

Renaissance Faire

Hear ye, hear ye! Come one, come all to join in the festivities as we journey to the Shire of Sterling tocelebrate the 35th annual NY Renaissance Faire on Saturday, September 15th. Spend the daystrolling about the wooded grounds of the Faire, enjoying period music, drama, merchants and food.You can watch a living chess match, listen to madrigals, see birds of prey, buy a bodice or boots, andeat, eat, eat! Tickets for a group of 15 or more are only $17 for adults and $8 for children ages 5-12, asavings of over 20%. Sign up in the lounge; money is due to Mariah Warren by August 15th so wecan confirm our group rate. For more information on the Faire, please visit www.renfair.com/ny.


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Gilead Prayer Chain

The prayer chain organized by the Deacons is an avenue of support forcongregation members who are experiencing joy, pain or dealing with unexpectedsituations. Currently there are 19 members who have volunteered to be on theprayer chain and are emailed/called about prayer request as they come in. ThePrayer chain is a fast way to gain a community of support when you need it!

If you have any joys/concerns you would like us to hear about, Prayers can be emailed to:Prayer Chain Coordinator: Lindsay D’Ascoli : [email protected]

If you would like to volunteer to be added to our prayer chain email listEmail [email protected] or contact (845)225-0221

Our Daily Bread

Please note that the current issue of our Daily Bread is now available in the lounge. Pick one up forsome daily inspiration.

Tres Dias

Tres Dias – One Way to Draw Closer to Jesus

Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28

Would you like to put aside all of your burdens for a few days and just spend timegetting closer to Jesus? Consider spending three days with other Christians ona Tres Dias Weekend. The Weekend is centered on 15 talks – 10 given by laypeople and 5 by clergy – followed by discussion in small groups. There are alsotimes of worship, singing, praying, and of course, lots of food! The purpose of aTres Dias Weekend is to provide a dynamic understanding of basic Christianbeliefs and to promote a desire to serve the local church. Men and women attendseparate Weekends. The weekends are for adults only (21 and older).

The next Tres Dias Weekends will be September 13-16 (Men) and October 11-14 (Women). Formore information or an application, Margery Amato would be happy to tell you more about Tres Dias.

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GILEAD NEWS

Donna Jo Engler Donna Engler passed away on July 14, 2012peacefully at home, with Phil by her side. Donna was an active memberat Gilead and was an Elder and previously served as Clerk of Session.

She was born in Bristow, OK on July 24, 1934. She was raised in Milan,TN, where she will be interred. Donna met her husband, Phillip, of 58years in Fayetteville, AR, where they were married. She graduated fromMercy College, and worked for many years as a newspaper journalist.She was an accomplished artist who enjoyed painting, pottery, and

knitting. In addition to Phil, She is survived by her son Scott of Henderson, KY, her daughtersElizabeth Shay of Tarrytown, and Saren of Carmel, and her six grandchildren.

A memorial service is planned for Sunday August 5th at 2:00 pm at Gilead.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the National Kidney Foundation in Donna’smemory.

Nathan Alexander Thomas, son of Erin & JoelThomas, was born on July 14.

Rob and Lindsay D'Ascoli are happy to present to theworld, Gianna Grace and Vincent Gabriel, born

July25th.

We welcome our newest members to Gilead!


Sunday Evening Devotional

“Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? Theyshould sing songs of praise. 14 Are any among you sick? They should call forthe elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them withoil in the name of the Lord. 15 The prayer of faith will save the sick, and theLord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven.16 Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for oneanother, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous ispowerful and effective.” (James 5:13-16)

We have a new informal worship opportunity at Gilead. Called our SundayEvening Devotional, on the last Sunday of each month at 7:30 p.m., we aregathering in the lounge for a time of prayer, Scripture, discernment andfellowship. Bring your joys and concerns, faith and love.

Summer Church School

Volunteers are needed to teach Summer Church School, which is provided for children enteringsecond grade and younger. You only need to sign up for one Sunday –it’s a great way to try out teaching our youth if you are consideringbecoming a Church School Teacher in the Fall. Please sign up on thesheet in the lounge

Help Wanted

Volunteers are needed to help keep the lawn in shape this summer.We particularly need people to mow the lawn each week. There is ariding mower. Please sign up in the lounge to help out at least onceweek during the summer. Please see John Vangor for moreinformation.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Do we have your birthday and anniversary? If not please letus know so we can help celebrate with you. If your special dayhas not appeared in The Shingle, please either [email protected] or give a note to Renae Lent.

Thanks!



Sermon Podcasts: www.gileadchurch.org/multimedia.html or gilead.sermonpodcasts.com/. They arealso available through iTunes software.YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/GileadChurch#p/uFacebook: Public Page:

o http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gilead-Presbyterian-Church/139888512714485Facebook Closed Group:

o http://www.facebook.com/groups/164333380282707/

When you click on the Gilead Facebook page, please make sure you click on the “Like” button – it’sanother way to keep up with events at Gilead.

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Summer camp ends on Saturday, August 13th, but Holmes programsand facilities are year-round. Visit our website www.HolmesCamp.orgor call the camp office at (845) 878-6383 to stay informed of the manyretreat and program opportunities available to youth and adults atHolmes year round.

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The CNS Pre-K Program is Gilead's nonsectarian schoolfor 2 1/2 to 5 year olds. Since it was founded in 1949, thePre-School has been a respected community resource forearly childhood education. Our staff consists of threeteachers and an aide with many years of experience at CNSbetween them. All are active members of the communityand volunteers in the school district.

The school offers two, three and five day programs. Theyfollow the same calendar as the Carmel Central Schooldistrict.

In preparing a child for Kindergarten, their philosophy is teaching the whole child to grow. Theyprovide a daily routine balanced between academic skills and lessons, crafts, free and structured playtime, music, story time, computer time, snack, and outdoor activities on the large playground.

The curriculum was developed in conjunction with the area kindergarten teachers to best prepare thechild for kindergarten and instill an enthusiasm for learning in a fun loving environment. Utilizing theteam teaching method, three teachers give a student to teacher ratio of approximately 8 to 1.

For children scheduled to enter public school in September of the year, we routinely prepare adetailed evaluation of Kindergarten readiness.

For more information, please call the school at 845-225-8044.

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FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

Tastefully SimpleSo far you helped raise over $100 for Gilead, simply by ordering The Food That You Love!

The Tastefully Simple Fundraiser will continue each month with a featured special. A link has beenposted on the website, so you can order anytime.

If you would rather place your order with me or have any questions, please call me!

Cynthia DavernTastefully Simple Senior Consultant

"the food you love, the time you deserve"845-225-3878

[email protected]

There is an easy way to help Gilead’s finances if you shop at Amazon.com.Gilead receives a commission from Amazon if you enter their site through Gilead’s web page. Justgo to www.gileadchurch.org and click on Gilead Staff Recommendations on the left side menu –the bottom choice just above the church’s name.

You can also reach that page directly at www.gileadchurch.org/marketplace4.html . You canbookmark the page for easier access!

From that page you can view books, music, and other items recommended by Gilead staffmembers, or search Amazon directly.


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WORSHIP AND MINISTRY

Pastor McGeachy generally follows the lectionary each week, but there are occasional exceptions. We are making theseavailable for those who may wish to read the likely scripture readings in advance of Sunday worship. The daily lectionaryand the Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study are available on our website: www.gileadchurch.org.

Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture ReferenceAugust, 2012

10th Sunday after Pentecost—August 518th Sunday in Ordinary Time2 Samuel 11:26–12:13aPsalm 51:1–12Ephesians 4:1–16John 6:24–35

12th Sunday after Pentecost—August 1920th Sunday in Ordinary Time1 Kings 2:10–12; 3:3–14Psalm 111Ephesians 5:15–20John 6:51–58

11th Sunday after Pentecost—August 1219th Sunday in Ordinary Time2 Samuel 18:5–9, 15, 31–33Psalm 130Ephesians 4:25–5:2John 6:35, 41–51

13th Sunday after Pentecost—August 2621st Sunday in Ordinary Time1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10–11) 22–30, 41–43Psalm 84Ephesians 6:10–20John 6:56–69

August 5 TBA John WarrenBrenda VerdesiRenae LentDick Van Vlack

August 12 TBA Sue SurovicBarbara Murray

August 19 TBA Sue PulleyKaren Miletti

August 26 TBA Jim HealyPauline Silberquit



Birthdays8/1 Asia McGrath 8/20 Kylie Behan

8/1 Casey VanVlack 8/20 Audrey Healy

8/1 Caelan Halliday 8/21 Elsie Flanagan

8/4 Ryan Hill 8/23 Margo Mueller

8/4 Audrey Wright 8/23 Haley Newe

8/5 Anthony Alfonzetti, Sr. 8/24 Philip DuBon

8/5 Jayden Brown 8/24 Sean Lent

8/6 Elizabeth DuBon 8/26 Katelyn Lachance

8/6 Nina Gerosa 8/29 Elijah Stan

8/7 Matthew Clark 8/29 Sarah Cole

8/8 Lauren LoAlbo

8/9 Jan Koehler Anniversaries8/9 Margery Amato 8/2 Pat & Roger Schwerkolt

8/11 Lisa DePaolo 8/18 Cindy & John Briley

8/11 Sydney Regan 8/22 Ann & Mac Rand

8/15 Dolores Knapp 8/23 Julie & Tim Stan

8/19 Darla Head 8/28 Jayne & Dean Silverblade

8/19 Mary Lou Cassidy 8/28 Lisa & John Temple

8/19 Ken Kern

Please accept our apologies if we have missed you during the year. If you wish to share these events,please either send an email to [email protected] or leave a write it on a slip of paper and leave it inThe Shingle mail slot in the office.

For more information about Gilead Church, please visit our web site:www.gileadchurch.org

Please remember that the deadline for submissions is the 20th of each month. Submissionspreferably can be emailed to Martin McGeachy at the church office:[email protected] with a copy to Warren Behan at [email protected], oryou may drop off a hard copy at the Office.

Gilead Presbyterian Church9 Church St.

Carmel, NY 10512845-225-4586

Email: [email protected]

Martin McGeachyPastor

Fran CroughanYouth Director

Mary TempleMusic Director

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AUGUST 2012Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

2910:00 AM Morning Worship andSummer Church School7:30 PM Sunday Evening Devotional

301:00 PM Stretch ExerciseClass7:00 PM AA Meeting

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6:00 PM Mario MagicShow at GeorgeWashington School inWhite Plains

16:30 PM Summer BellsRehearsal7:00 PM AA Meeting

21:00 PM Stretch ExerciseClass

3 410:00 AM PRPH

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10:00 AM Morning Worship with HolyCommunion and Summer ChurchSchool2:00 PM Memorial Service for DonnaEngler


7 87:00 PM AA Meeting


10 1110:00 AM PRPH

1210:00 AM Morning Worship andSummer Church School


147:30 PM Session Meeting- Canceled

157:00 PM AA Meeting7:30 PM Lo-TonesRehearsal

16

SpiritWalkers Camp Out1:00 PM Stretch ExerciseClass5:00 PM Joy's Mini StampCamp

17

SpiritWalkers Camp Out

18SpiritWalkers Camp Out10:00 AM PRPH

19SpiritWalkers Camp Out10:00 AM Morning Worship andSummer Church School




24

5:00 PM The Great Gilead BibleCamp Out

25The Great Gilead BibleCamp Out10:00 AM PRPH

26The Great Gilead Bible Camp Out10:00 AM Morning Worship andSummer Church School7:30 PM Sunday Evening Devotional




31 110:00 AM PRPH

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The Shingle August 2012