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Agape Harvest

September 2012

Dear Friends,

S u z ann e B l o ch , an

immigrant from Germany,

often played chamber music

with Albert Einstein and

other prominent scientists.

She said that Einstein,

though an accomplished

violinist, irritated his fellow

musicians by not coming up

on the beat. "You see,"

Bloch explained, "he

couldn't count." Einstein

could project revolutionary

theories about the cosmos,

but he had difficulty with

rhythmic counting. Despite

his limitation, he remained

an enthusiastic musician.

Sometimes we lament our

limitations. Maybe we wish

we could sing more

beautifully for God or give

more to God's work. At

times we all wish we could

get around better and do

more things to help

ourselves and others. The

truth is that like Einstein,

we all have gifts and abilities

and we all have our

limitations. But no matter

who we are and what our

assets or liabilities, we all

have talents given by God

to share. Each one of those

gifts is essential to the

building of the Body of

Christ, the Church, and its

health and growth.

Sometimes our gifts are

obvious and sometimes they

need to be developed, as the

old saying goes, practice

makes perfect. Like the little

boy who received some

money to give to God's

work but didn't want to

share, we sometimes need

to learn to share. Sometimes

we need to work on sharing

our faith as well. Our

accounts of God's work in

our lives can be a

tremendous blessing to

others.

When we realize that all of

us have limitations, we can

move forward by seeking

God's guidance in using our

gifts. We can pray. We can

show kindness to others.

We can visit the lonely and

the sick. We can share the

gifts God has given us. St.

Paul said, "Having then

gifts according to the

grace that is given to us,

let us use them" (Romans

12:6).

With love,

Pastor Carol

Excerpts from "Our Daily Bread"

From Your Pastor: First United

Presbyterian Church

of Pine Plains

3039 Church Street,

P. O. Box 313,

Pine Plains, NY 12567

Tel: (518) 398-7117

• All are welcome to

join us at our weekly

Sunday worship

service at 11:00 a.m.

• Church School and

childcare are

available during the

worship service.

• Join us for the

warmth of coffee

hours and fellowship

following most

weekly worship

services.

• Pastor Carol’s office

hours are by

appointment. Please

call her at (518)

697-0025 (home),

(845) 235-3569

(cell) or (518) 398-

7117 (church office).

To know the love of Christ; to show the love of Christ; and to grow in the love of

Christ.

A Letter From A Friend 2 Upcoming Events & Servant’s Calendar 5 Nutrition Corner 7

Recent Events, Notices & Thanks 3 Looking Ahead 6 Prayer Requests 8

Inside this issue:

www.pineplainspresbyterianchurch.com

Agape Harvest September 2012

A letter from a friend…

True Success I want us to think about success for a

moment…..

What is success? Do you desire to be

successful? Is success all it’s “billed”

to be? Webster’s dictionary defines

success as…the attaining of a desired

end…as well as…the attaining of

wealth, favor or eminence. If you

have experienced it, I think you

would agree that success is great!

Success is fun! Because when we

succeed we prosper, we thrive, we

flourish! On the flip side however,

failure is awful! Again if you have

experienced it I think you will agree

when we fail all we want to do is

crawl into a deep, dark hole until the

shame subsides. Most of us,

unfortunately, have not been taught

there are two types if success, worldly

and authentic. But in order to live

peaceful and contented lives, we need

to know the difference between these

two types of success. Most certainly

there is absolutely nothing wrong

with the pursuit of worldly success

and financial independence. We all

journey in this pursuit to one degree

or another. But true success is

different because true success calls us

to live by The Light…not by the glare

of popping flash bulbs!

For me, the huge appeal of true

success is the fact that it is different

for each of us. That is to say there is

no ‘one size fits all’ because we come

in all sizes. Consider this, true

success is having time to nurture ones

soul.

True success is never having to tell

one’s self or those we love…“maybe

next week”.

True success is knowing that if today

was your last day on earth, you could

leave with no regret.

True success is knowing that you’ve

done the best you could do no matter

what the outcome.

True success is knowing in your soul,

that the best you can do is ALL you

can do, thus it is always enough.

True success is making a positive

difference in other people’s lives and

believing that if you can do that for

just one person a day through a smile,

a listening ear, a caring word or a

helping hand you have blessed them.

True success is feeling good about

ourselves, appreciating where we’ve

been, honoring the journey we have

already made.

True success is being so grateful for

the abundance we have that there is

no greater desire than to share it with

others.

Ultimately, true success is living each

day with an overflowing heart!

Now, what do you think about

success? Thanks be to God for the

True Success of living in The Light

rather than the glare of popping

flashbulbs.

May the Peace of Christ go with you.

The Church Mouse

20 1 2 MARCH FOR J E SUS20 1 2 MARCH FOR J E SUS20 1 2 MARCH FOR J E SUS20 1 2 MARCH FOR J E SUS

Hudson, NY, Saturday, September 29, 4:00 pm

All who are able are invited to come and walk the parade route with us, and/or join us at the Waterfront park for a dedi-

cated time of prayer, praise, preaching and thanksgiving that will bless our LORD and our community. Pray with us for

the presence and power of GOD to saturate the atmosphere and bless the assembly in an unprecedented way during

our 2012 March. We know the fervent, effectual prayers of righteous men and women avails much!

Rev. Kim L. Singletary, Overcomers Ministries Int'l


Recent Events, Notices & Thanks

DIANA SWART : Jan 25, 1960—Aug 10, 2012

Diana Swart passed away on August 10, 2012 at Sharon Hospital. Diana became a member of the First United Presbyterian

Church in 2008. She is survived by husband Barry, daughters Amber, Samantha and Emily, son Matthew, step son Jamie,

granddaughter Arianna, her mother, two sisters, two brothers, nieces and nephews.

Rev. Carol Miller officiated at the funeral service on August 15.

Cards can be sent to the family at 16 School House Road, Pine Plains, NY 12567. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions

may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., East Syracuse, NY 13057. The online register can be signed at

www.peckandpeck.net.

Excerpts from www.tricornernews.com

Thank you for everyone who has

been hosting the coffee hours

and to everyone who helped to

make the Vacation Bible School

a great success.

GIVE A MEAL A MONTH

In July, another initiative was started to support those in need in our community with the Give A Meal A

Month program. Each month, reusable yellow plastic bags are distributed with a list of items needed for

that month. Community members are asked to donate some or all of the items on the list—as they are

able—to the Pine Plains Food Locker. The Give A Meal A Month items for September are cereal, tea

bags, Jell-o,/pudding and crackers.

This program is in addition to the Pine Plains Food Locker Monthly Drive which targets donations of a

single item per month. The monthly drive item for September is Laundry Detergent.

Donations can be left at the church, or sent to the Pine Plains Food Locker, P O Box 587, Pine Plains,

NY 12567.

S P E C I A L E V E N T !S P E C I A L E V E N T !S P E C I A L E V E N T !S P E C I A L E V E N T !

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL

09/09/1209/09/1209/09/1209/09/12

Wonder what’s cooking?

See you there!


VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2012—August 13—17, 2012

This year we hosted a spiritually fulfilling Vacation Bible School (VBS) with inspiring lessons on the theme “Everything Is

Possible With God”, and of course, inspiring revelations from the children who participated. 52 children registered for VBS

and we had an average attendance of 40-42 daily. They were treated to skits which did a tremendous job in bringing the

bible stories to life and in making the bible points and memory verses relevant to the present day challenges of young lives.

Crafts were spear-headed by John and Carol Hart with assistance from Bob and Lynne Clinch, and included flying saucers,

kites, hot air ballons, birds and the highlight - photos in an airplane constructed by John Hart and Bob Clinch. Lynne Clinch

coordinated the food. Arlette Williams, Erin Blackmar, Brendan Kilpatrick and Jim Jackson were teachers from our church

and Kenly Vater-Ciampaglione and Ariel Wapnick were assistant teachers from our congregation. Ruth Smith coordinated

registration and was our official baby sitter. Kathy Bartles coordinated the breakfast bag project. Ruth Cohn and her daughter

E.C led music and fun and games were a big hit with Jackie Reynolds/Bee Bee the Clown. The four churches took turns in

providing daily snacks and an anonymous angel generously donated the pizzas for the pizza party on the last day.

This year we participated in two projects: an international project to raise funds to purchase mosquito nets to protect

children from Malaria in Mali and a local project to collect food items for breakfast bags for the Homeless Shelter in

Poughkeepsie. $500 was collected to purchase 88 mosquito nets and we exceeded our goal for breakfast bag items. God’s

blessings were abundant and overflowing! Special thanks to the many, many volunteers who willingly gave of their time,

resources and hearts to make VBS 2012 unforgettable.


Upcoming Events

ITALIAN DINNER

The date for this years Italian Dinner is Saturday, September 22, 2012. Serving starts at 6 PM.

The menu is varied, starting with antipasto salad and ending with the cannoli and cream puffs. In

between we will be treated to a variety of Italian cuisine. As always, it’s all you can eat with a

price of $13.00 per ticket, $7.00 for children (6-12) and as always, children under 5 are free. Eat

in or take out available. Call Carol Hart this year for your reservations --- 398-7056.….Looking

forward to seeing you there.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY & FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY

Celebrate the opening of Sunday School with lots of fun and lots of food. Bring a friend to share

worship services with us. A luncheon will follow the service.

LITURGIST SCHEDULE

Servants’ Calendar: September—December 2012

COMMUNION SCHEDULE:

SESSION : Next Session Meeting: September 4 @ 7:00 pm

Session Members: Kathy Bartles, Ed Casazza, Scott Chase, Bob

Clinch, Doug Hart, Debbie Jackson, Brendan

Kilpatrick, Andy Smith, and Dyan Wapnick.

Treasurer: Scott Chase

Clerk of Session: Kathy Bartles

Moderator: Pastor Carol Miller

Meetings: September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4

DEACONS

Harriet A'Brial, John Bilski, Marva Blackmar,

Lynne Clinch, Connie Coons, Mel Finkle, and

Jim Jackson.

September— Doug Hart, October—Kathy

Bartles, November—Andy Smith,

December—Brendan Kilpatrick

Sept. 2 Dyan Wapnick Oct. 14 Doug Hart Nov. 25 Margo Jackson

Sept. 9 Margo Jackson Oct. 21 Andy Smith Dec. 2 Scott Chase

Sept. 16 Scott Chase Oct. 28 Linda Bartolomeo Dec. 9 Carol Hart

Sept. 23 Carol Hart Nov. 4 Lynne Clinch Dec. 16 John Hart

Sept. 30 Kathy Bartles Nov. 11 Jim Petrie Dec. 23 Doug Hart

Oct. 7 John Hart No v. 18 Dyan Wapnick Dec. 30 Kathy Bartles


Looking Ahead * Events, dates & times subject to change.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Tue. 04 Session Meeting @ 7:00 pm

Thurs. 06 Bible Study @ 7:00 pm

Thurs. 13 - Women’s Association Meeting @ 1:00 pm

- Bible Study @ 7:00 pm

Sun. 16 - Sunday School Rally Day

- Friendship Sunday

Mon. 17 Council of Churches Meeting @ 12:00 pm,

Presbyterian Church


Sat. 22 Italian Dinner


OCTOBER 2012

Tue. 02 - Christian Ed. Meeting @ 6:00 pm

- Session Meeting @ 7:00 pm





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Nutrition Corner Lynne Clinch

Just some common sense

As summer comes to an end so do our gardens. As always,

we have mixed reviews as to whether it was a good growing

season or not. We were satisfied with our square foot

endeavor. We don't grow to can or freeze but to enjoy fresh

veggies. That being said, there are always a few tomatoes or

basil left. I dry these in the oven and store in dry cool place

for use during the winter. I don't have a dehydrator

otherwise, I'd use that. Maybe Santa is listening! My method

has been working for years so there is no reason to change. I

just turn on the oven to the lowest setting and place sliced

tomatoes on a cookie sheet. Check every hour or so and

when dry remove from the oven to cool thoroughly, jar and

store. The basil is easier but done the same way.

School is starting! The challenge of packing a school lunch is

at hand. What will they eat, enjoy, be good for them and be

the envy of all their lunch partners? Oh yes, there is definitely

that! No one wants to have 'that' lunch. What to do....All

magazines offer their opinions. All their pictures look

wonderful, their recipes easy enough, BUT will it be eaten by

my picky child? TV Chefs offer their thoughts as well but I

think common sense should rule.

Ask you child what they would want as a ‘special something’

in their lunch. We generally give a sandwich, piece of fruit or

fresh veggies and a sweet. Change up the routine sandwich

and make a wrap. Another idea is to make a wrap rolling it

tight and cut as if it’s sushi. Put cut side up in small plastic

container and you have an instant conversation at the lunch

table. This can be made with julienne veggies or the

traditional cold cuts. Other ideas, make a yogurt dip to serve

with veggies, or make your own trail mix or granola. Nothing

wrong with a sweet. The trick is moderation.

Although summer may be coming to an end there is still time

for outdoor grilling. Let me give you a recipe that works well

either on the grill or the oven. The French call it en

Papillote. We just say in parchment. Now common sense

will tell you to use heavy duty foil and not parchment if

grilling. Yet, foil maybe used in the oven too for this dish. I

like salmon so this is a treat for me. Any fleshy fish (cod,

haddock, swordfish) will do as well as any variety of veggies

so change it up. Prep time as well as cooking time are the

same. And it is absolutely delish!

Asian Ginger Salmon en Papillote

In small bowl combine and set aside:

1 tsp. peeled minced fresh ginger

3 Tbs. Soy sauce

1 Tbs. orange juice

2 tsp. rice vinegar (or any vinegar will do but reduce to 1

tsp.)

2 tsp. sesame oil (olive oil can be substituted)

1 tsp. honey

Julienne your veggies--- any variety of those listed

below:

1 carrot, pepper (red or green) zucchini, squash,

eggplant

Thinly sliced cabbage (½ cup per package) or baby bok

choy

small sliced onion or sliced scallion

bean sprouts if desired

Take 4 pieces parchment paper, 16x12 and fold in half

and place on cookie sheet. Open each and divide the

veggies in each package. Season the veggies with your

marinade mixture, about 1 tablespoon. Place salmon on

top of the veggies, pepper each and add another splash

of marinade. Don’t add anymore salt. Fold the top half

of the parchment over and start small overlapping folds

alone the outside edge to seal. Fold last end under

package. Brush each package with oil and place in 425

degree oven for 10 minutes. The paper packets will be

puffed up. Remove from oven. Place on plate. Cut into

the packet at the table. Watch the steam so you don‘t

burn yourself. Add a starch and salad and you have a

meal that’s restaurant quality.

If you don’t like the Asian influence then skip the

marinade altogether. Salt and pepper the veggies and

fish in packets. Place sliced lemon in each and add

about 1-2 Tbs. Chicken broth and fold packages. Cook

per instructions.

Prayer Requests Please remember the following people in your daily prayers:

Our Pastor, our congregation, all our children, our loved ones, all of the young people

going away to college, the family of Diana Swart, the family of Don Bartles’ aunt, Jeanette

Bartles, and all of those who have lost loved ones in the past year.

At home: George Frenzel (Delores Dickenson’s brother), Phairah Dickenson, Brad and Eli

Dickenson, Chase Dickenson, Carl Butler, Harriet A’Brial, Lisa Bilski (John Bilski’s sister-

in-law), Bridget and Zack McDonnell, Richard Valentine (Jeanne Valentine-Chase’s father),

Lynn Schlude (Linda Wendover’s sister), David Jones (Linda Wesley’s brother), Ann

Cramer (Ruth Smith’s aunt), Elaine (Nan Herow’s friend), Scott, Kate, and Ella (Cathy

Fitzpatrick’s friends), Sheila Trombini (Erin Blackmar), Emery (Nan Herow), Gil and

Theresa Day (Nan Herow), Evelyn Day (Nan Herow’s mother), Ann (friend of Nan

Herow), Brian Beckwith (Scott Chase), Beau and Janie Ciampaglione (Lonnie Vater’s

daughters), Betty Clinch (Carol Hart’s and Bob Clinch’s mother), Buddy Galm, Dale

Meccariello, Wayne MacBeth, Laurie Meccariello, Dale Bartholf, Jerry Chestney, Don

Bartles Sr., Doris Vater, Mel Finkle, Marge Freiberg (Kathy Bartles’ aunt), and Walden

MacPherson.

At Livingston (Adventist Home): Bill Parliman

(2789 Route 9, Livingston, NY 12541)

At Sharon Health Care Center: Kathryn Mergendahl

(27 Hospital Hill Road, Sharon, CT 06069)

At Dutchess Care: Gail Smith

(186 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 )

In the military: Keith Jackson (Afghanistan), Garrett Cummings, Daniele Casazza, Jacob Coons, Chris Riley (Afghanistan),

Kyle Moskowitz, Justin Day, Brian Coons, Tyler Larsen (Louise Coons’ great grandson), Elizabeth Cohn (Afghanistan),

Sarah Anderson, Matt Cade, Zach McDonnell, Tyson Klay, Scott Klay, John Cort (Afghanistan), Mark Hall (Afghanistan),

Ron Potter and Danny Hoysradt (Afghanistan).

The prayer of a

righteous man is

powerful and

effective.

James 5:16

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