The Geneva Pres

2013

The Presbyterian Church in Geneva

24 Park Place

Geneva NY 14456

(315) 789-1343

Website: http://www.PresbyterianChurchInGenevaNewYork.org

Deborah Lind-Schmitz - Transitional Pastor

Suzanne Otterbacher – Parish Associate

L. Christine Wertman - Director of Music

Sandy Campbell - Church Organist/ Bell Choir

Lorraine Jones – Youth Bells

Kathleen Breese - Dir. Christian Education

Kate Komara – Children’s Choirs

Edna May Langan – Secretary

Mark Springmeier – Custodian

Virginia Champlin - Chapel Organist

Beth Nicholas – Parish Nurse

Deb Drennen – Nursery care

Diana Capron – Coordinator of Adult Ministries

Paula Foote – Coordinator of Youth Ministries

Alan Schenck – Financial Administrator Fritz Aude - Treasurer

Bette J. Schubert - Clerk of Session

June 2103 Newsletter Interim Pastor’s Page

Transition Ministry:

Inviting, Collaborating, Celebrating

I will be attending the Interim Ministry Network (IMN) Annual

Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 1-6. This is my

last year on the Executive Board of this phenomenal interfaith,

interdenominational organization that trains and supports

dedicated and talented clergy from all over the world. Most of us

are trained transition or interim ministers. However, several

installed ministers, executives, bishops attend for to open their

minds and develop new skills. A 2012 graduate of training, Rev.

O’Connell wrote, I would have been a much better pastor if I'd

taken these courses before I started ministering.". This year’s

conference theme will reflect on the Transition ministry cycle of

“Inviting, collaborating and celebrating”. You may have notices

I have preached on these three in the past. However, after the

conference, I’ll have fresh examples and thoughts concerning

these three. As you read the focus scriptures for June, consider

how we are called to be invite, collaborate and celebrate God’s

work in our lives and in the world.

I invite you to start your summer Sundays with relaxing and

reviving Worship, Bring your family and friends and we will

celebrate God’s blessings together.

Pastor Deb

June 9 I Kings 17:17-24 Invitational Ministry and The

Bottomless Cup

June 16 Galatians 2:11-21 Unexpected Gratitude

June 23 I Kings 19:1-15 In the Quiet, God

June 30 Galatians 5:1-25 Let Freedom Ring

ONE WORSHIP SERVICE

ONE SERVICE ONLY - 10:00 am

JUNE 9 – SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY

June 9, 2013 congregational meeting

A congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church in Geneva

will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013 for the purpose of electing

the Rev. W. James Gerling to the status of Pastor Emeritus of the

Presbyterian Church in Geneva effective January 1, 2014. We

will also hear a report from the nominating committee to elect

youth officers.

JUNE 16 – BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY

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Beginning JUNE 23 – SEPT. 1 ONE SERVICE ONLY – 9:30 am

ALL services at

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

“During our summer worship services please

consider sitting in the middle section of our

sanctuary. The acoustics are better in this area.

Please be patient while we work to alleviate the

poor acoustics near the front on the north side of

the sanctuary.”

Worship Committee

Come to the

STRAWBERRY

FESTIVAL Wednesday JUNE 19

5:30-8:00

Cake Ice cream

Strawberries

BAKE SALE

SERRV International Handcrafts

LIVE entertainment

Activities for children

The Presbyterian Church in Geneva

24 Park Place

59TH

ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013 5:30 - 8:00 PM

It's time to begin planning this year's strawberry festival. This event

has always been a big success, drawing in 600-700 people from the

community at large. Proceeds of the festival are given by the

Presbyterian Women to various benevolent causes.

For an event as big as this, we need many helping hands. Please

check below for the way in which you can help, and drop this

form in the offering plate or leave it at the church office as soon

as possible. You won't necessarily be asked to stay the entire time

listed in the parentheses by an item. We'll work out the details.

Thanks.

Chairperson: Donna Newcomb

__________Bake Cake Janet LaRocca

__________Bake for Bake Sale Lorraine Millis

__________Work at Bake Sale (5:00 - 8:00pm) Lorraine Millis

__________Work as cashier (5:30 - 8:00 pm) Bette Schubert

Hull/slice strawberries (5:30 - 7:30 pm) Tuesday 6-18

Donna Newcomb

__________Hull/slice strawberries 9:00 if not finished from night

before ??????????

_______Set up the for festival (3:00 pm) Nancy Miller/Jackie Schmit

__________Serving lines (5:30 - 8:00 pm) Brittney Penta

__________Kitchen Service and Clean up (4:00 pm - finish)

Laurie Pane

__________Clean up outdoors (8:15 - 9:00 pm) Rick Bley

Name_______________________________

Phone(s)____________(h)____________(w)

(Please Print)

Email address:

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY IS JUNE 9, 10:00 worship.

Thank you!! Thank you!! TO ALL WHO TAUGHT OUR Sunday

School classes this year. A special coffee time in your honor

is JUNE 9, 9:15 IN THE PARLOR.

BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY IS JUNE 16, 10:00 worship.

ALL high school seniors are invited to take part.

Anyone getting a college degree or who received one in Dec.

please contact the church office with your info.

Deacons invite ALL graduates and their families to a special

breakfast JUNE 16, 9:00.

THINK CAMP WHITMAN

Campership info is out so if your child is interested

see Kathy Breese.

CAMPBELL’S SOUP UPC CODES

Please save your UPC CODES

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

to benefit Geneva Head Start

to benefit Geneva Head Start

When: Sunday, June 9th

Where: Leave church parking lot at 1:00 drive to Destiny USA

(Syracuse, NY)

Time: 2:00 arrive at Destiny USA

6:00-6:30 Arrive back to Geneva

Price: $14.99 (Ropes Course Admission) plus money to eat in the

food court

Bring: closed shoes, dress properly no skirts or dresses. Must be at

least 48” tall.

Please RSVP by Saturday, June 1st to

pjfoote25@gmail.com so reservations can be made.

When: Sunday, June 30th

Where: Seneca Lake Yacht Club

Time: 2:00-5:00

What: Please bring a dish to pass

Please RSVP to Paula by Wednesday June 26th

(pjfoote25@gmail.com)!!

Youth Fellowship

June Grades 6-12

Summer Opportunities for Adults

Feasting on the Word. Following the Sunday morning worship services during the summer the pastor will lead a discussion of the morning’s Bible passages and how they relate to the sermon, using the devotional Feasting on the Word. Copies are available in the church library in the North Parlor. These will begin on June 23 in the South Parlor.

Let’s Talk The Let’sTalk theme for this summer will be Stewardship of the Environment. The focus of the discussions will address three vital aspects of earthly stewardship – water, home, and food. Reservations are needed for these are limited to 20. Contact the church office or use the website Reservation feature. Dessert and beverages are served. Let’s Talk about Water Quality and Availability Date: June 27, 7-9 pm Location: Seneca Lake Yacht Club Speaker: Dr. John Halfman, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Reading Highlights: Dr. Halfman will provide relevant papers online for participants to review before coming to the discussion. The discussion will focus on the vital necessity of having safe water for planet earth and specifically the quality of the water in Seneca Lake. Details on how to participate in research on the HWS boat will be provided for those interested in a hand’s on experience. Let’s Talk about Ecologically Sustainable Homes Date: July 18, 7-9 pm Location: Sandy and Tim Merwarth’s home, 1136 Earls Hill Rd.(off Rt 14 S.)

Speaker: Joseph Rivera-Ramos Reading Highlights: Arcosanti: an urban laboratory? by Paolo Soleri Eco structures: forms of sustainable architecture. Available at the HWS library Joseph Rivera-Ramos lived in the Arcosanti, an experimental town that began in 1970 in Arizona. Using a concept called arcology, the town was started to demonstrate how urban conditions could be improved while minimizing the destructive impact on the earth. It is possible to do more with less by using minimal resources and maintaining access to the natural environment. Arcology is a combination of architecture and ecology. August Let’s Talk - TBA Look for this on the website and Facebook!

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sunday, June 9th - PW team meeting at 11:15 a.m.

ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL and BAKE SALE -

Wednesday, June 19th from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m.

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Annual Strawberry Festival and Bake Sale

Be generous with your donations to our Bake Sale......pies, fruit

breads, brownies, cookies, etc.

Also cakes will be needed for the Festival, itself. Sign-up sheets

will be in the bulletin and the newsletter.

This is our big fund-raiser, so let's make it the best ever!!!!!

FRIENDSHIP STUDY GROUP- See you in September

NEEDLES GROUP– See you in September

The Memorials and History Committee recently received several

donations:

In memory of Patti Dublin, by Jennifer Morris and Jim

Spates, David Lamb, by Jennifer Morris and Jim Spates,

Jane Howland, by Lois and Marilyn Nellis and Donald

Gallipeau, by Janice and Robert Hazell.

Since mid-April, Boy Scout Troop 4 has received an additional

seven gifts in memory of David Lamb. They have come from

Jean and Paul Lahr of Ferris Hills, Canandaigua; David and

Nancy Galleher, Nancy Backus, Neil Sjoblom and Margaret

Thomas, all of Geneva; Barbara Lamb, and her brother and

sister-in-law, Ronald and Mona Smith of Leesburg, Fla.

More than $550 has been received for the David Lamb Memorial

Fund, which the leaders and committee of Troop 4 have

established to help defray the expenses associated with some

Eagle Scout service projects.

PASSAGES

The next Passages session will be held June 9 at 11:30 am

following the 10 am worship service, (the only service that day).

Our speaker will be from the Alzheimer’s Association and will

speak about what are, and what are not symptoms of Alzheimer’s

disease, what types of doctors are most knowledgeable in

diagnosing and treating this disease, what treatments are proving

effective and what help is available for caretakers of people with

the disease A brunch type meal will be provided. Please register

to attend by calling the church office, signing up on-line, or call

the parish nurse by June 4.

Welcoming the stranger.

One measure of a community is the sincerity with which it

welcomes strangers. On the first Sunday that I attended the

Presbyterian Church in Geneva, I knew I had discovered a very

special and important community. I was warmly welcomed with

smiles and handshakes. People introduced themselves and asked

my name. From start to finish, the service felt reverent yet

comfortable to me, like a family gathering on a special occasion.

Now, as a member of the church I am grateful to be a part of this

community of people committed to knowing God and sharing his

love with others. We are all made to feel at home in our church by

the multiple ways in which our Sunday service is thoughtfully

orchestrated. It is carefully designed to allow each of us to

experience God’s unconditional love. I believe every element of

the service contributes to this. Sharing joys and concerns,

scripture readings, the sermons and special prayers, “especially

for the children”, the bells, the choir, all make me feel welcome in

church and in the world. And, though my shortcomings often

make me feel like a bit of a stranger to God, every Sunday I am

reminded that I (as are we all) am precious to God. And as such,

always welcome!

As deacons, we strive to carry on the ministry of our church as we

welcome strangers and try to support the members of our church

community with compassion and service.

Dear Church Family,

June is National Safety Awareness Month. There are a zillion

different subtopics related to safety that are named in the literature.

Seeing as I have never heard of anyone being dragged by a strong current

out to the middle of Seneca Lake, we can probably skip the national riptide

awareness topics. However, there are some everyday things we all should

be knowledgeable about.

Have you started using the new light bulbs? You know, the thin spiral

things that look like something out of Star Wars. Well, pretty soon that is

all that will be available. The problem is they contain mercury. Mercury is

not good for you to touch or inhale. The EPA actually recommends you use

a drop cloth when changing these light bulbs in case they break. If they do

break you need to air out the room for 5-10 minutes and remove pets and

people from the room for that time. The EPA also recommends that you

shut off forced air heating or air-conditioning till the area is aired out. The

broken bulb and any powder that falls out of it should be cleaned up using

heavy gloves and sticky tape or wet paper towel. The broken parts must be

placed outside in a heavy container (glass jar or heavy plastic). They

recommend that you don’t vacuum, as it will spread the mercury in the air.

I am still trying to find a local place to recycle these. The area dumps just

have you throw the used bulbs in the trash (where they will get smashed

and liberate mercury all over!) In any case, beware of breaking these new

bulbs. The EPA also states that each bulb contains only a very small

amount of mercury. So, you don’t have to call the HAZMAT team to your

house for a broken light bulb, but be mindful and careful to protect your

health.

Other topics I will have literature on include food poisoning (how to

avoid it at picnics), Lightning (remember the church was struck, it

happens!), grilling food, using med charts to avoid med mistakes, carbon

monoxide and smoke detector info, and tips to “fall-proof” your home.

I want to thank Bill Fox for a great Passages session dealing with

accessing the mental health care system. Our next Passages will be June 9.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation is sending a speaker for us. This should be

very informative! Please try to attend!

As always, call me with any health questions or concerns. 315-759-9039.

God Bless You All, Beth

Another way to help SERRV

International Fair Trade Gift Shop

SERRV’s partnership with the Haitian Group CAH is one of our

oldest and strongest. Throughout the years we have worked side-

by-side to reinforce markets for Haitian artisans and find creative

ways to develop new techniques for products. After the

devastating earthquake in 2010, SERRV mobilized support to

ship tools, emergency supplies and donations to CAH to help

artisans get back on their feet. We continue to work closely

together to address the high rate of poverty in Haiti and support

artisans to better their lives. In our shop we have many attractive

garden stakes, bird sculptures and art work made from used oil

drums. Also Haitians craft stone bird baths, planters, snail and

angel sculptures.

SERRV works with The Enterprising Kitchen right here in the

US that produces bath products, body oils, soaps and lotions.

TEK hire women who are living in poverty—many of them

homeless and staying in shelters and they offer them the

opportunity of a lifetime. These women learn valuable job skills,

have access to financial advice, tutoring, health screening and

computer training. TEK’s aim is to help women transition into

sustainable employment. Some of the olive oil soaps are made in

Israel continuing a 250 year old tradition of making soap in the

West Bank. The women there do community and environmental

work, they buy from Arab farmers, advance the role of women in

society and bring together Arab and Jewish workers who believe

in a future of peace and prosperity for all people.

In June we are making two very important trips for sales at

conferences. If you are interested in helping us in the shop or

packing for our trips contact Elfredia Frick 789-1761. We will be

open Saturdays 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and Sundays after both

services until June 23rd

. And we will be open during the

Strawberry Festival June 19th

or call the church office for help

daytimes from a volunteer.

MUSIC IN SUMMER WORSHIP

Day by day, dear Lord, of thee three things I pray: to see thee more

clearly, love thee more dearly, follow thee more

nearly, day by day. (Richard of Chichester 1197-1253)

This is part of the text for one of the three “lighter” anthems the

choir will offer this summer. The K. Lee Scott setting of

these beautiful 13th

century words is from 1989. We would love to

have extra singers join us for our summer anthems!

The dates are JUNE 23, JUNE 30, AND JULY 28 with

rehearsals those Sunday at 8:45 am. Please join us!!

Ben DeMoras and Stephanie Smart will offer piano preludes two

Sundays in August. It would be wonderful to have additional

student musicians during the summer. Just contact

me if you are interested (585) 526-5712. Additional vocal

solos and ensembles will also be part of summer worship. Sandy

Campbell, Virginia Champlin, Don Damick, Judy Treisback, and

Donald’s sister, Louise Gerdelmann, will be

our summer organists.

Have your favorite hymns from our current hymnal in mind

for short hymn sings on June 30, July 28, and August 25. We

will honor our present hymnal as we anticipate the new

publication out this fall. Finally, gathering music mostly from

Sing the Faith will begin the rest of our summer services.

COME WORSHIP AND MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE!

Faithfully, Chris Wertman

COMMUNITY LUNCH PROGRAM

The Presbyterian Church is serving on

THURSDAYS IN AUGUST

The Community Lunch Program of Geneva provides a nutritious

meal to people who are hungry, raises awareness about hunger

and empowers the community to respond to this need.

The Presbyterian Church has agreed to provide the volunteers for

the Thursdays of August. If you want to help with this ministry

of compassion please sign up in the space below and put the sheet

in the offering plate or return it ASAP to the church office or call

the office, 789-1343. Please plan to work from about 9:30 am-

1:00 pm.

YES!! I want to help with the Community Lunch Program in

August. I will work

_____Thursday, August 1

_____Thursday, August 8

Youth Group Thursday, August 15

_____Thursday, August 22

_____Thursday, August 29

I am willing to be:

____Kitchen coordinator ____helper

Name:_____________ e-mail:_________

Phone: ____________________

SELF-HELP SEWING

The spring session of the self-help sewing class ended

May 1. There were 22 members in this class with 7

volunteer teachers. People came from Newark,

Canandaigua, Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Penn Yan,

Dundee and Geneva.

A special lesson on the use of various types of needles

and threads was held. There was also a lesson on strip-

pierced cases for change, eyeglasses and bags.

People made T-shirt quilts, tote bags with inside

pockets, placemats, and table runners. Some used

upholstery samples to make very attractive tote bags.

Some people finished projects they had started earlier.

Generally students make anything they want.

For the first time 3 women from ARC came with their

own instructor and made several simple items.

There is a bulletin board near the kitchen door where

pictures of projects are displayed.

We need a few more teachers. If you could spare 10

Wednesday mornings in the fall or would like more

information, please contact Liz Hall, 789-2928. The fall

session begins in September.

Remember the Good Things this Summer …

And be Grateful

Summertime! Songs have been written about it … we revel in it

after a long winter … it makes us smile. Summer is also a season

when we enjoy extra time with family and friends, and feel a deep

sense of peace and thankfulness for the “good things” in our lives.

This summer, as you enjoy the sunshine, water, family picnics and

boating, please give some prayerful thought to the idea of leaving

something to the church in your estate or other long-term plans.

The Session’s Foundation committee has set a goal of gathering

100 legacy commitments/intentions from our congregation

(and/or friends in the community) by Dec. 31, 2014. All you need

to do to help us meet that goal is let us know that you have made

these plans or are in the process of doing so. You do not need to

share specific details, but of course you can if you’d like. All

information shared will be kept confidential.

Throughout our church’s past, many forward-thinking and

generous people made the decision to leave a gift to the church

through planned gifts made during their lifetimes or through

their end-of-life plans. Many of our most important mission

programs, as well as annual operating funds, come from these our

thoughtful PCG “ancestors.”

So far we have about 25 new commitments toward our goal of

100. For those who have stepped forward, thank you very much!

Questions? Contact Ruth Benedict at (315) 759-0133 or

benedict.ruth86@gmail.com or Jerry Rose at (315) 694-0874 or

jerryrose33@gmail.com.

Each of us can make a difference in the future of the Presbyterian

Church in Geneva. Thank you for considering this important

future-oriented campaign!

The Foundation Committee

STATISTICS

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GENEVA

Baptisms

Rose Elizabeth Young – 6-3-12

Daughter of Jennifer (Champlin) and Jason Young

Brian Gavin, Brayden Michael, Colton Francis Farley -6-3-12

Sons of Kathrine Joslyn and Brian Farley

Ellie Ann Marie Flickinger – 9-11-12

Daughter of Michelle (Parent) and Brian Flickinger

Paige Aubrey Foster – 9-30-12

Daughter of Chelsea (Galbraith) and Nicholas Foster

Aaron James McClure – 10-14-12

Son of Lisa (Nevin) and Michael McClure

Brayden Andrew Chernoski – 11-4-12

Son of Jennifer (Hutchinson) and Stephen Chernoski

Carson Crane Baxter – 12-16-12

Son of Satcey (Rowles) and Gordon Baxter

Weddings

Peter Klimerman Cramer and Elisabeth Marie Herd – 5-29-12

William Patrick Lynch and Kathryn Paige Penta – 9-10-12

Deaths

William A. Allen, Jr. – member #21 – died 4-3-12

Alexander Davis – member #204 – died 4-l5-23

Eleanor Louise Szkolnik – member #724 – died 6-l7-12

Wilfred S. Reed – member #613 – died 8-23-12

Robert Flickinger – member #1456 – died 9-5-12

Jane E. Howland – member #372 – died 11-27-12

Norma M. Knowlton – member #424 – died 11-28-12

Lola Quad – member #605 – died 2-20-13

Charles M. Achilles – member #5149 – died 2-8-13

Harry P. Morse – member #521 – died 3-4-13

Patricia Anne Dublin – member #1410 – died 3-12-13

2 CENTS – A - MEAL

We will collect 2 cents offerings on JUNE 2

You can make a difference in the lives of hungry people!!!

RECORDED SERVICES

Sunday services are recorded and available on CD to borrow

from the church office.

PASTOR DEB – deblindschmitz@pcgny.org

SUZANNE – agosgo2@hotmail.com

EDNA MAY – eml22@rochester.rr.com

Website: http://www.presbyterianchurchingenevanewyork.org

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

JUNE 21 - NOON

This is will cover July/Aug.

Dear friends, THANK YOU so much for your generous

donation of $150 from the Souper Bowl of Caring collection and the

$60 from your Sunday School to our food pantry. Both came

during the counting period of the Feinstein Challenge so we will

receive additional funding. This is especially helpful during the

period when our pantry is low on supplies.

The Geneva Center of Concern

KINGDOM ROCK!

”Where Kids Stand Strong for God!”

August 12-16, 2013

9:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Children age 4 years thru those completing 5th Grade are

needed for a fun filled week!

New Friends Amazing Crafts

Wild Games Lip-smacking

Snacks Bible Adventures

Incredible Music

Crew Leaders Needed!

To sign up a child or volunteer for VBS

please call Nancy Smith at 315-789-6550

or speak to Cathy Breese

Sponsored by The First Baptist, The Presbyterian and

The First United Methodist Churches