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Presbytery of Western New York
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As Palm Sunday approaches this coming Sunday, we prepare for Jesus' return from the desert and arrival in Jerusalem. With the Lenten season drawing to an end, and many churches finishing devotional programs that have been held weekly since Ash Wednesday, do you feel a deeper understanding of your faith? What devotions - both at your church and outside of it - have resonated most with you?
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Together for Peace in Syria
Syrian young adults ask world to join them in worldwide prayer event
A group of young adults from churches across Syria are calling for the world to join them in kindling the candle of peace by praying together simultaneously on Friday, April 11, at 9:00 p.m. GMT (5:00 p.m. EDT).
The prayer event, "Together for Peace in Syria," aims to send a message to the world about the power of peace - and to nourish the spirit of love in Syria to prevail - despite the pain of a three-year proxy war.
"We hope Christians - young adults - around the world become rebels for peace," said Milad Alkaed, Syrian Multimedia Youth Team member. "We are sowing seeds of hope to achieve the impossible, using peace as a strategic option to stop the promotion and funding of war."
The Syrian Multimedia Youth Team works for positive change within Syrian society by using modern media and technology to encourage local development and dialogue for peace. Many team members belong to PC(USA) partner churches and are leaders within the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon.
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Presbytery Mission Team to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
From May 18 to 24, 2014, a group of volunteers from the Presbytery will be in New Jersey helping with recovery efforts from Super Storm Sandy. We have a full crew of 12 volunteers from five congregations registered who will represent the Presbytery:
- Deerhurst, Kenmore - Sandy Mundier
- First, Jamestown - Janita Byers
- First, Portville - Rachel and Jim Boyer, Stephanie and Joe Hill, Vicki Schmidt, Sara Talbot, and Jess Wyant
- United, Randolph - Dick Chubon
- First, Springville - Wendy Cocca and Dale Trautman
The group will be staying at the Volunteer Village Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church.
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2014-2015 Presbyterian Planning Calendar
The Presbytery of Western New York office will once again place a bulk order of the Presbyterian Planning Calendars for churches and individuals in the presbytery. The planning calendar features:
* Monthly calendar pages from June 2014 through December 2015
* Lectionary for the Lord's Day and special days
* Colors for the liturgical seasons
* Liturgical days, programmatic emphases and secular holidays
* Monthly planning suggestions and resource listing
* Synod, presbytery and General Assembly staff directories
* Foldout synod, presbytery and world maps in color
* User-friendly size-easily fits into a binder
Orders must be received at the Presbytery Office no later than April 15, 2015. The total cost for the 2014-2015 calendar is only $9.00 per copy - Presbytery is paying for the shipping to the Presbytery office. (If ordered individually, the calendars are $14.95 + shipping each!) Click here for the order form.
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Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of WNY
Spring Gathering and Installation
Saturday, April 26, 2014
10:30 am registration
First Presbyterian Church,
One Symphony Circle, Buffalo, New York 14201
"Those Among Us - We Are All Together In God's Hands"
Speaker:
Ms. Bonnie C. Smith
Former President of the West Side Economic Development Initiative (WEDI)
Worship
with Rev. Beth Hennessey
Music led by Dr. Holly Bewlay and Dr. David Bond
Lunch:
West Side Bazaar (on your own), 12:30 pm
25 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213
Mission Items to bring:
School Supplies (backpacks, notebooks, etc.)
to benefit
ENERGY Mentoring Program, WEDI
Don't' miss this exciting event- and bring a guest!
First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo is at 1 Symphony Circle, across from Kleinhans Music Hall.
R.S.V.P. by April 14th to Joyce Bailey 662-7380
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NEACE Annual Event
The Northeast Association of Church Educators is holding their annual event April 29 through May 1, 2014 at the Linwood Conference Center in Rhinebeck, New York. The theme of this conference is One Service Fits All: Designing Worship for Multiple Generations. Our keynote speaker is Rev. Theresa Cho. Theresa Cho is a pastor at St.John's Presbyterian Church in Sand Francisco, and has a passion for intergenerational worship and urban ministry. Check out her blog, Still Waters. Church educators, professional or volunteer, pastors, worship committee members will find this a valuable conference to attend. A flyer for this event is available on the Presbytery's website or by clicking here. For more information, contact Debbie Katz at 884-9437, ext. 329.
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Camp Duffield News
Camp Duffield is looking for a Grant Writer
If you know of someone in your church or community that has experience in Grant Writing, we would be delighted to talk with them. The camp has a number of Capital projects in the works and could use some financial assistance to accomplish them.
Please contact Chet Seymour at Chetseymour@msn.com or by calling him at 716 662 5593 or 863 7623.
Duffield Springtime Kickoff Open House
Mark your calendar for May 17th when Duffield is having its "Springtime Kickoff Open House," with Fun, Games and Food open to all. Bring your Sunday School students, parents, and staff and find out how Duffield has grown and is growing. Reservations will help our food service plan for your visit.
For reservations and additional information please call Chet Seymour at 716 662 5593 or email at Chetseymour@msn.com
Remember, May 17th - 4:00 to 10:00 PM!
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Hands Across Buffalo 2014
Hands Across Buffalo is a celebration of diversity where Buffalo will stand united against poverty. On May 17, around 7,000 people will join hands across the length of East and West Ferry Streets
from the Niagara River to Bailey Avenue. Ferry Street was chosen because it crosses several racially and economically diverse
neighborhoods. It also has a rich history including its connection to the Underground Railroad. The event will be followed by a series of discussions and programs throughout the city. These presentations will include the topics of diversity and poverty. We plan to draw
national attention with the event, showcasing Buffalo as a proudly united community.
To learn more, including how to participate, click here.
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- Brad Hahn, Presbytery Webmaster & Newsletter Editor
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Clergy Celebrations
Happy Birthday!
Stephen Devine - 4/8
Marilyn Hale - 4/14
Ordination Anniversary: Hyun Jin Kim - 4/12/1988
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Today in the Mission Yearbook:
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Around the Presbytery:
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Knit hats looking for a good home
Approximately 30 knit hats for babies newborn to six months old are available.
Please contact Barbara Burr at 874-4422 or bburr7@roadrunner.com if you are aware of a need in a location locally, domestically or internationally - perhaps you are going on a mission trip and are willing to take these gifts along.
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Job Opportunities:
On-call Housekeeper
On-call Housekeeper
Hours variable
8am-4pm shift
Contact: Daniel Breed
Ken-Ton Presbyterian Village
3735 Delaware Ave.
Kenmore, NY
874-6070
Full-time Stated Supply,
Presbytery of Genesee Valley
Full-time stated supply pastor, presbytery minimum salary with Board of Pensions coverage, in small community located half-way between Rochester, NY and Buffalo, NY. Loveable congregation seeking a loving leader. Recently updated manse located in nearby neighborhood with large yard. One year contract is renewable, with the approval of the Session, the pastor, and the Committee on Ministry. For more information, or to apply, please contact the Presbytery Leader, Amy Williams Fowler, presbyteryleader@
pbygenval.org,
(585) 242-0080.
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Presbytery of
Western New York
2060 Union Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 668-1995
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