__June 2013__

VIEW FROM THE STUDY

GGGGALATIANSALATIANSALATIANSALATIANS “Because of its teaching on justification by faith,

Paul’s letter to the Galatians is one of the most significant writings of the New Testament.”1 This quote in the introduction to the book of Galatians is typical of modern Biblical scholarship. A different scholar writes, “Both Augustine and Martin Luther, for example, took their bearings from Paul’s message of radical grace, apart from works of the law. Thus the book of Galatians is the fountainhead for all subsequent Christian theological reflection about justification by faith, the cross, the power of the Spirit, and the meaning of Christian freedom.”2

The Christian Education Committee is sponsoring an “all included” Sunday School for June and July. Join us in the fellowship hall on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for 30 minutes of lively discussion on this most important of letters in the formation of the early church and its understanding of the free grace of God in Christ. Our itinerary is as follows: June 2nd introduction to Paul and the Galatians June 9th Gal. 1:1-10 Paul’s Argument June 16th Gal. 1:11-24 Source of Paul’s Gospel June 23rd NO SS – Rev. Shields on vacation June 30th Gal. 2:15-21 What is Justification? July 7th Gal. 3:1-18 Law and Grace July 14th Gal. 3:19-29 Law and Grace, part 2 July 21st Gal. 4: 1-5:12 The Time Has Come July 28th Gal. 5:2-6:10 Life Together

Come and share in fellowship and learning.

Grace and Peace, Paul 1 Matera, Frank J., The New Interpreter’s Study Bible,2003,Abingdon Press, p. 2079. 2 Hayes, Richard B., The Letter to the Galatians, Volume XI, The New Interpreter’s Bible, 2000, Abandon Press, p183.

PRESCHOOL GRADUATION

GRADUATES: DARRIAN, KAILEY, ADAM, KARLY, AND SEAN

OUR OTHER PRESCHOOLER ARE: PEYTON, GRAYSON, REBECCA, AVA, JUDE, TARIQ, KHAYDEN, AND WYATT

The Christian Education Committee wants to thank Kim Womack and Jamie McElreath for their hard work this year working with our Preschool students. We all enjoyed the May 19th presentation to the congregation and we also enjoyed watching the graduates receive their diplomas and Bibles.

Girl Scout Troup 101 will be making improvements in the playground and may create a musical wall for the children to use to make sounds. They have submitted an extensive list of improvements which will be funded partly by the Girl Scouts and by a special collection that was done last May during Preschool Graduation for that purpose.

Sunday School teachers will receive a break as Rev. Shields teaches a summer class from 10:00 to 10:30 during June and July with no class on June 23rd. We will be studying Galatians and will meet in the Fellowship Hall.

Watch for information next month on Vacation Bible School. It will be held from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on July 30th, 31st, and Aug. 1st. We will be serving light meals instead of snacks. Let, Penny, Jackie, or Jean know if you would like to help those nights.

Jean Wilberg, Co-Chair Christian Education Committee

Attention Students: The 2013-2014 Buffalo Church Scholarship application is available in

the Church office for students currently enrolled or accepted in a college or technical school. Students may apply once for each academic year of college enrollment and the award will be paid directly to the College Business Office.

HOMECOMING 2013 May 5th was homecoming for Buffalo; it was

a wonderful day. We had several guests who traveled to be with us for this special occasion, including many of Frances’ extended family, Linda Bowers and her family, the Martindale’s, the Campbell’s, Rev. Stone and Rev. Horman and her sister. A special thanks goes to Shelia for her history display and Cathy Bridges for the beautiful decorations, and all those who shared food with us. Can you find yourself in these great photos?

Session Corner

Highlights from Stated Meeting held May 21, 2013

Admin : Lee reported that Administration approved a plan for the Bathroom project and has asked Philip Johnson to submit an estimate for the work, likely available for the next Session meeting. Reservation of the Fellowship Hall for a baby shower for Laura Smith on Sat., June 15, sponsored by Cathy Bridges was approved. June 1, the Fellowship Hall will be used for a reception following the graveside service for Frances Foushee’s sister-in-law, Beth Noles.

Worship: Ken asked that Rev. Dr. Bill Reinhold, Presbytery Stated Clerk, fill the pulpit on June 23, when Paul is on vacation. The picture on the Bulletins will be replaced by a picture of the sanctuary with the flags in place once the abundant, current supply runs out. The choir will be relieved from practice for the summer and special music is being arranged on an occasional basis. Women are encouraged to volunteer as ushers. Rev. Jean Horman will fill the pulpit on May 26. Communion will be June 2.

Christian Ed.: Bibles were presented to the Preschool graduates on May 19. Girl Scout Troup 101 will make improvements in the playground to be funded by G.S. and with the previously collected money from an offering last spring collected for that purpose. Paul will teach a Summer Sunday School Class in the Fellowship Hall from June 2 through July 28 on Galatians.

Cong. Care: No meeting. J.W. stated that the Girl Scouts not only cooked the hot dogs but also stayed and helped clean up for the Preschool graduation luncheon.

Evang./Growth/Com.: No meeting. PayPal is in place to receive offerings on line.

Women: The Blanket Offering raised $432.

David will be our delegate to Presbytery, June 13.

Next Session Meeting will be June 18.

Jean Wilberg, Clerk of Session

WELCOME ANN AND LARRY COLLINS ,

WHO JOINED THE CHURCH ON APRIL 28TH

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GIRL SCOUTS , TROOP 101, FOR

PREPARING AND SERVING OUR HOT DOG LUNCHEON ON PRESCHOOL GRADUATION SUNDAY, MAY 19TH

SHELIA DISPLAYS THE QUILT , MADE AS A PARTING GIFT FOR REV. CARSWELL , AND DONATED BY HIS DAUGHTER

Frances was honored by our Session as a Faithful Saint nominee to the Presbytery. Her gifts to the community and to our church were recognized at a luncheon at Scotia Village on May 11th, and at a special presentation made in church on Sunday, May 5th. Below is a portion of the article highlighting her effort on behalf of others throughout her life. Congratulations Frances!

Frances served as the Department President of the North Carolina American Legion from 1995-1996. She also served as the Vice President of the North Carolina American Legion from 1994-1995 as well. She was also the local president and treasurer for a number of years as well.

Frances has not only supported her community through the efforts of the American Legion she also has supported her local community by helping fund the first ever rural volunteer fire department in Lee County. She has also served as the chairman of the Lee County Social Services Advising Committee and the Nursing Home Advisory Committee of Lee County for a number of years.

Frances’ love and dedication to God can be seen though all the hard work she has given to others in her life. She has made lasting effects not only on her generations of family to follow her but to our local community and countless veterans. Her leadership is seen in many eyes as never fading and she will always be a person any one can look up too. She is an honorary lifetime member of Presbyterian Women and has served as an elder at Buffalo for many years. Her life has been dedicated to her community and her church.

Remember with love and prayer:

CHURCH MEMBERS: Mary Bailes, Jonathan Bridges, Vialee Cashion, Jean Chester, Nellie Cox,

Paige Davis, Greg Deck, Barbara Jo Glass, Kevin and Pam McDonald, Virginia Neal, and Peter Wilberg FAMILY OF CHURCH MEMBERS: Robert Barraza, Barbara Dupeire, Michael Holt, Edna Johnson, Terry Johnson, Sam McClearen, Jacob Monson, Robin Padgett, Carson Setzer, Mike Seymore, Louise Stewart, Abby Sturm, Abigail Whitaker, Edward Wilberg, and Jennifer Christian Wilkins FRIENDS OF CHURCH MEMBERS: The Aragon Family, Amber Austin, Darlene Bryant, Ryan Buell, Price Carter, Bill Douglas, Lynn Edwards, Sam Elliott, Leah Everette, Kathy Freedle, Kay Hale, Roy Holt, Sung-Sun Kyburz, Joan Maddox, Amanda Mager, Parker Normann, Inez Riddle, Elizabeth Roundy, Allison Upchurch Smith, Gene Suther, and Dr. Jerry Vuncannon *********************************************************************************************

2 CENTS A MEAL OFFERING – $167.53

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In Honor of Lynda Bowers Lynda’s Children and Grandchildren

Dear BuffaDear BuffaDear BuffaDear Buffalo Family,lo Family,lo Family,lo Family, Your thoughts, prayers, cards, and Your thoughts, prayers, cards, and Your thoughts, prayers, cards, and Your thoughts, prayers, cards, and

to those who volunteered their time to to those who volunteered their time to to those who volunteered their time to to those who volunteered their time to help Sarah and I were all so appreciated help Sarah and I were all so appreciated help Sarah and I were all so appreciated help Sarah and I were all so appreciated from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks be from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks be from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks be from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks be

to God, Sarah is recovering well and so am I. We are to God, Sarah is recovering well and so am I. We are to God, Sarah is recovering well and so am I. We are to God, Sarah is recovering well and so am I. We are trulytrulytrulytruly blessed to be surrounded by the family of God. blessed to be surrounded by the family of God. blessed to be surrounded by the family of God. blessed to be surrounded by the family of God.

Always in Christ,Always in Christ,Always in Christ,Always in Christ,

Jim & Sarah Jim & Sarah Jim & Sarah Jim & Sarah MonsonMonsonMonsonMonson

The men did not meet in May but we will meet in June. We will have a speaker, hope to see you there. Everyone keep Peter in your thoughts and prayers. We will be making a new supper team schedule.

Lee Setzer, President Presbyterian Men

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Mother’s Day

MAY 12, 2013

WHITE CARNATIONS In Memory of: Gi ven by:

“Hanny” Geraldine Bridges……….”Honeybun” Caitlyn Bridges Geraldine Bridges…………………………………..John Bridges Emma Harkey Campbell…………...Jake and Marge Campbell Mary Conder Campbell…………….Jake and Marge Campbell Mary Lou Conder Campbell…………Jamie Campbell Williams Eloise Sawyer Cashion……………….………………Jackie Frie Ethel W. Cashion…………Vialee H. Cashion & Lisa C. Moore Priscilla Bowers Conder..................Jake and Marge Campbell Sara Gibbs……………………………..Paul and Penny Shields Elsie Gorsline…………………………. Peter and Jean Wilberg Mother Frances A. Groome………. Frank and Betty Robinson Ola Kennedy Holder……...Vialee H. Cashion & Lisa C. Moore Inez Jackson……………………………….Brooks and Pat Kelly Inez Jackson…………………………………...…….Patrick Kelly Treva Kelly…………………………………Brooks and Pat Kelly Treva Kelly…………………………………………...Patrick Kelly Alice McNeill……………………………………….Buddy McNeill Mother Ellen R. Robinson………….Frank and Betty Robinson Eleanor Scheipers…………………..Katy and Elizabeth Suther Orpha Scollard…………………………………...Peggy McGinty Dorothy Jane Shields………………….Paul and Penny Shields Barbara Suther………………………Katy and Elizabeth Suther

Sally Suther………………………….Katy and Elizabeth Suther Mary Wilberg………………………. ….Peter and Jean Wilberg My Grandmother’s………………………………..Libby Ragland My Husband…………………….…….……………..Marie Macko My Mother, Mary J. Seagroves……………………Marie Macko My Parents…………………….…….………………Marie Macko Our Loved Ones…………………...Bobby and Evelyn Johnson Our Mothers………………………...Bill and Elizabeth Shermer Our Parents…………………………...Floyd and Virginia Brown

RED CARNATIONS

In Honor of: Given by:

Lynda Bowers……………..by her Children and Grandchildren Sheila Brewer………………………………..The Brewer Family Vialee H. Cashion………………………….Lisa Cashion Moore Vialee Cashion……………………....Frank and Betty Robinson Kay Davis……………………………………………Tiffany Davis Angela Deck…………………………………………..Kolby Deck Angela Deck……………………………………MacKenzie Deck Sandy Deck……………………………………………Greg Deck Frances Foushee……………………………………Patrick Kelly Virgie Frie…………………………………………………Ken Frie Lillian Heasley……………………………………Peggy McGinty Inez Holt……………………………………………….Kolby Deck Inez Holt…………………………………………MacKenzie Deck Inez Holt………………………………………….Darlene McNeill Allie Johnson…………………………………….Evelyn Johnson Karen Johnson…………………………Eric and Ashley Braxton Karen Johnson………………………...Heather and Billy Moore MacKenzie Johnson…………………………….Bobby Johnson Taylor Johnson………………………………….Evelyn Johnson Pat Kelly……………………………………………...Patrick Kelly Sandie Lemons……………………………………Justin Lemons Sandie Lemons………………………………..Shannon Lemons Lois Martin…………………………………………Libby Ragland Darlene McNeill……………………………………..Angela Deck Darlene McNeill…………………………………..Shawn McNeill Nancy Campbell Monroe……………Jamie Campbell Williams Lindi Renwick………………………………………..Jan Renwick Ann Seymore…………………………………………...Ho Ho Ho Anna B. Seymore……………Mike, Jerry, Sophie, & Tinkerbell Julie Siess………………………………Peter and Jean Wilberg Kirsch Wilberg………………………….Peter and Jean Wilberg Paula Wilberg…………………………. Peter and Jean Wilberg Theresa Williams…………………………………..by her Family Our Military……………………………Floyd and Virginia Brown

WEEKLY OFFERING TOTALS & ATTENDANCE

May 05, 2013 – $1825.00 82 May 12, 2013 – $1896.00 51 May 19, 2013 – $1217.00 101 May 26, 2013 – $2241.00 51

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The Spring Joint Circle Meeting was held Monday, May 13th. Our ladies enjoyed an evening of fun, food, and fellowship hosted by the Mary Lou Campbell Circle. The Presbyterian Women Birthday Offering Program was presented and our offering collected. Each year this offering is collected to celebrate the blessings in the lives of Presbyterian Women. Since 1922 the Birthday Offering has funded projects that are not included in ongoing General Assembly Mission support. The 2013 Birthday Offering recipient is Westminster Neighborhood Ministries located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This ministry serves the basic needs of families in eastside Indianapolis where close to 34% of the families have income below the poverty level. It provides vital resources such as youth and adult educational services and job training. Our Birthday Offering gift of $163.00 will go to help support this important ministry. Thanks to all who participated in our joint meeting and in the offering collection. May God use our Birthday Offering gift to His glory. Jackie Frie, Moderator Presbyterian Women

June Leaders

June 02nd – COMMUNION (No Joy Worship) June 09th – Libby Ragland (Lesson A-41) June 16th – Penny Shields (Lesson A-42) June 23rd – Jan Tart (Lesson A-43) June 30th – Anna Renwick (Lesson A-44)

Congregational Greeter’s for June June 02nd – Libby Ragland June 09th – Karen Johnson June 16th – Pat Setzer June 23rd – Penny Shields June 30th – Kay Davis

Greeting Elder’s for June June 02nd – COMMUNION June 09th – David Ciliberto June 16th – Ken Frie June 23rd – Patrick Kelly June 30th – Buddy McNeill

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

June 20th June 20th June 20th June 20th Ken and Jackie Frie Ken and Jackie Frie Ken and Jackie Frie Ken and Jackie Frie June 28th June 28th June 28th June 28th J. L. and Debbie Thomas J. L. and Debbie Thomas J. L. and Debbie Thomas J. L. and Debbie Thomas

HAPPY BIRTHDAY June 01st – Jan Tart June 13th – Tiffany Huffman

June 02nd – Buddy McNeill June 19th – Brooks Kelly

June 05th – J. L. Thomas June 26th – Karen Johnson

June 06th – Susan Patterson June 29th – Kevin McDonald