__June 2012__

VIEW FROM THE STUDY

COME TO ME

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” This great offer of ‘rest from our burdens’ from our Lord Jesus, is taken from Mathew 11:28. I often amaze myself at how I allow the burdens of the world weigh me down, and fail to actively avail myself to the great heavy lifter. Do you ever find yourself in a similar circumstance? If we had to move a refrigerator, we would ask a friend for help. If we needed a ride to pick up our car from the service station, we would ask for help. I wonder why I/we are so reluctant to lay our real burdens at the foot of the cross, and walk away relieved? If I am so prompted by the Spirit of God to lay down my burdens, and I am, it seems I can not let them stay at the Lord’s feet, as I only trust that my trudging under the load causes progress… Along with the Apostle Paul, I tend to think, “Wretched man that I am, why?” Why would I not present my health, my fears, my concerns to the Lord on bended knee and leave them there, so that I can move on to do what God would have me do, rather than fret??? We folks from the reformed tradition clearly recognize that our sinful nature is constantly whispering in our ear that we get only what we work for, and we are hard pressed to embrace the grace our Lord so clearly offers. On Sunday, June 10th, the session has authorized a special Sunday worship service; a special service where we are given the opportunity to lay our burdens at the feet of our Lord. Whatever your burdens be, health, financial, relationships, or sinful habits, anything and everything that weighs you down, join me and avail yourself of this opportunity. Jesus promises us, when we do this thing, “you will find rest for your souls.” [Matt.11:29b.]

Grace and peace, Paul

OUR GRADUATES PROCESS INTO CHURCH

KOLBY RECEIVING HIS CONGRATULATIONS

THE CELEBRATION!

THANK YOU K IM AND JAMIE FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR AT BUFFALO PRESCHOOL. YOUR

EFFORT AND DEDICATION DO NOT GO UNNOTICED .

UP, UP, AND AWAY! Please join us for Vacation Bible School

June 12th, 13th, and 14th 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. in our Fellowship Hall

Bible Story Time, Art, Crafts,

Music, and special outdoor

activities are planned for our

children ages preschool through 5th grade.

See you there! ****************************************************************

What a wonderful gathering as the circles came together for our May joint meeting, celebrating the blessings in the lives of Presbyterian Women. Many thanks to the Mary Lou Campbell Circle for hosting the event. Fun fellowship and delicious refreshments were enjoyed by all. The annual Birthday Offering Program was presented and $185.00 was collected for worldwide missionary work. Thanks be to God for the opportunity given to us to celebrate together our blessings and to serve others in Christ’ name through the annual Presbyterian Women Birthday Offering.

Penny Shields, Moderator Presbyterian Women

ANDY, SHEILA, KAREN, & ADAM

CAITLYN, JOHN, VIALEE, KAREN, TIM, MATTIE, BOB, & JEFF

THANK YOU JAN FOR THE POWER POINT PICTURES

WAYNE, HELEN, JOLYNDA, SCOTT, BOBBY,

ANGIE, LYNDA, & BOBBY’S CHILDREN

The Worship Committee would like to thank everyone that contributed to "Homecoming". A special thanks goes to Shelia Brewer for setting up the "history" table; Jan Tart for setting up the slide show; Lee Setzer for arranging the Miller-Boles tent; Bob Kelly and Peter Wilberg for setting up the tables and chairs; Cathy Bridges for arranging the food, drinks, etc.; all the people that provided the delicious food; as well as those that made various contributions! Hopefully, next year we will have a bigger crowd.

The Worship Committee would like to thank Reverend McDowell for his inspiring sermon on "Mothers Day". We would also like to thank everyone that contributed to making "Mothers Day" such a special day!

The Worship Committee would like to thank Kim Womack and her assistants for the "Preschool Graduation Program". The "Preschool" is such an asset to Buffalo!

Jeff Cashion, Chairman The Worship Committee

JAN, PAT, LEE, WESTON, & MEGAN

REV. HAROLD STONE, ROB & PAIGE

THANK YOU SHEILA FOR OUR HISTORY DISPLAY

On MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 13th, CARNATIONS were given to Buffalo Presbyterian Church to Honor and Remember our loved ones by the congregation and friends of the church.

RED CARNATIONSRED CARNATIONSRED CARNATIONSRED CARNATIONS In Honor of: Given by: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ellen Berberich…………..………….……..Frank & Betty Robinson Lynda Bowers……..Jolynda Bowers, Scott Allen, Bobby & Angie Bowers Lynda Bowers………………..…………………….…….Eric Powers Sheila Brewer……………….........Karen, Andy, and Adam Brewer Vialee H. Cashion…………….……..…...…….Lisa Cashion Moore Nellie Lett Cox………………….………..………….………Greg Cox Angela Deck…………..………..…Greg, Mackenzie, & Kolby Deck Sandy Deck………………..……...Greg, Mackenzie, & Kolby Deck Virgie Frie……………………….………………...………….Ken Frie Geri Hales…………………………..………….Greg & Wendy Hales Geri Hales……………………………….…….Pres & Sydney Hales Geri Hales…………………………….……..……..Stan & Kim Hales Inez Holt………………………...…………Darlene & Buddy McNeill Pat Kelly……………………………..…………………Cathy Bridges Brenda Lantz……………………………..……………Cathy Bridges Lois Martin…………………………..…….…..Libby Ragland Boykin Linda Wilson Maste…………………..…....Frank & Betty Robinson Jamie Bridges McElreath………………..…...Rick & Cathy Bridges Susan Patterson……………………………..……Caman Patterson Annette Powers…………………………………..….…..Eric Powers Claire B. Robinson………………….……..Frank & Betty Robinson Ellen Robinson-Catonia……………...……Frank & Betty Robinson Heather M. Robinson…………………..….Frank & Betty Robinson Pat Setzer………………..……..Perry, Carson, & Elizabeth Setzer Anna B. Seymore…………..…………………………Jerry Seymore Anna B. Seymore………………..……………………Mike Seymore Anna B. Seymore “Grandma”………..……………Shopie Seymore Anna B. Seymore “Grandma”……………..………….Tink Seymore Ms. Watson……………………………………..……….Jan Renwick Jessica Bridges Whitaker…………..………..Rick & Cathy Bridges Our Four Granddaughters……………..……..…..Lee & Pat Setzer

WHITE CARNATIONSWHITE CARNATIONSWHITE CARNATIONSWHITE CARNATIONS In Memory of: Given by: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Geraldine “Hanny” Bridges…………..…….………..Caitlyn Bridges Geraldine “Granny” Bridges…..…………..…………..John Bridges Geraldine Matthews Bridges………….………..….…..Rick Bridges Mildred Burkette………………..………..…Frank & Betty Robinson Mary Lou Campbell……………..………..Jamie Campbell Williams Michelle Carver……………………..…….………Bob & Mattie Kelly Eloise Sawyer Cashion………………..….……Jackie Cashion Frie

Ethel W. Cashion………….….Vialee H. Cashion & Lisa C. Moore Mary Alice Christian…………...…………..Frank & Betty Robinson Ina Foushee Cox………….………..……………………....Greg Cox Clara Lee Dowdy…………………..………..….J. W. & Mary Bailes Sara Bowen Gibbs…………….……….....….Paul & Penny Shields Elsie Higbee Gorsline………..……………....Jean & Peter Wilberg Dorothy Groome, sister…………..……….Frank & Betty Robinson Elsie D. Groome………………………..….Frank & Betty Robinson Ola Kennedy Holder……….…Vialee H. Cashion & Lisa C. Moore Dinah M. Hunsinger…………..……………Frank & Betty Robinson Inez Jackson………………………..…………….Brooks & Pat Kelly Nell Johnson……………………………..…..………Bobby Johnson Isabelle Kelly………….…………..…………..….Bob & Mattie Kelly Treva Kelly……………………………..……..… Brooks & Pat Kelly Billie Luton…………….……………………...…..Bob & Mattie Kelly Willie Mae McLeod………..Jolynda Bowers, Scott Allen, Bobby & Angie Bowers Alice McNeill…………..………….……….Buddy & Darlene McNeill Mary Olinger………………..…………………….….Evelyn Johnson Francis Groome Patterson…..……………Frank & Betty Robinson Katie P. Patterson………………..………..Frank & Betty Robinson Mary Ritter……………………….…….………………Cathy Bridges Mary Ritter……………………….………..……………..Jan Renwick Ellen R. Robinson…………………..……...Frank & Betty Robinson Kay W. Robinson………………………..…Frank & Betty Robinson Helen Rothwell………………………………..Jean & Peter Wilberg Mrs. William (Mary) Seagroves…….…………..…..…Marie Macko Becky Setzer………………………..………...……Lee & Pat Setzer Dorothy Hodgin Shields……….……..………Paul & Penny Shields Annie White………………………………..……….Lee & Pat Setzer Jessie Barley Wicker……….……….……….Cathy Wicker Bridges Mary Kitsak Wilberg………..…………….…..Jean & Peter Wilberg My Dear Grandma’s…….……..……….……Libby Ragland Boykin Our Mothers………………………..………..Floyd & Virginia Brown Our Mothers………………..…………..….Bill & Elizabeth Shermer

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BUFFALO CHURCH HISTORY

We are always looking for items of historical interest for our Buffalo Church history collection. We welcome old photos, newspaper clippings, books and artifacts. People who grew up attending Buffalo could submit accounts of their

early memories or pass along stories told by their parents or grandparents. Contact Sheila Brewer at 919-776-8091 or bring the items to the church office.

BENEFIT FOR

KEVIN MCDONALD held at

BUFFALO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Friday, June 22nd

From 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Barbeque plates will be offered for $7.00

To buy tickets: contact J. W. Bailes To help sell tickets: contact J. W. Bailes

To help serve on the 22nd: contact J. W. Bailes To help deliver plates: contact J. W. Bailes

GOD CALLS GOD’S PEOPLE TO HELP THOSE IN NEED

Remember with love and prayer:

CHURCH MEMBERS: Caitlyn Bridges, Jonathan Bridges, Jean Chester, Paige Davis, Greg

Deck, Barbara Jo Glass, Geri Hales, and Virginia Neal

FAMILY OF CHURCH MEMBERS: C. V. Bailes, Robert Barraza, Nancy Bridges, Sis Christiansen, Barbara Dupeire, Ruby Ferreira, Michael Holt, Edna Johnson, Annette Powers, Carson Setzer, Louise Stewart, Ken Travis, and Jennifer Christian Wilkins

FRIENDS OF CHURCH MEMBERS: The Aragon Family, Phyllis Allen, Amber Austin, Helen Baucom, Tom & Price Carter, Barbara Doris, Bill Douglas, Kathy Freedle, Millie Gaddy, Mag & Pam Hallman, Calvin Harward, Joan Maddox, Harper McCune, Kevin McDonald, Pam McDonald, Parker Normann, Mary Oldham, and Inez Riddle ****************************************************************************************************************************************************

2CENTS-A MEAL OFFERING – $116.89 BACKPACK KIDS OFFERING – $150.02

Gifts to the ChurchGifts to the ChurchGifts to the ChurchGifts to the Church

In Memory of Tony Brewer Bill & Elizabeth Shermer Bob & Mattie Kelly Peter & Jean Wilberg Geri Hales Anne M. Hurley Marsha & Ted Havens Cecil & Jane Williams Sam Martin Lee County Wildlife Club John & Ann Myhre Phil & Sandy Williams Dave & Kelly Kurz Bobby & Evelyn Johnson Connie Gaddy Nelson & Kathy Jolly Burke Woodrow W. Seymour, Jr.

Buffalo Presbyterian Men of the Church Dee Markijohn & Friends at the Shops of Steele Street

North Carolina Presbyterian Historical Society

In Memory of Mary Alice Christian

Richard and Dorasue Christian

FAITHFUL SAINT AWARD

The Session is proud to recognize our 2012 Faithful Saint Award nominee. On June 21st, The Presbytery of Coastal Carolina will honor and recognize Elder Floyd Brown as a 2012 recipient of the Faithful Saint Award. This award goes to senior members from among the churches in our Presbytery who have, especially in their retirement, demonstrated faithfulness in service to their community and their church. Floyd’s work as a volunteer in the prison ministry at Sanford Correctional Facility, his service to our church as an elder, as the primary communion preparation person, as the initiator and trainer of our acolytes, his creation of our children’s ministry worship diorama, and his participation and leadership in our men’s meetings prompted his nomination. In recognizing the accomplishments of the retired members of our churches, the Presbytery hopes their efforts will encourage and inspire those who are entering into their retirement. Our Lord has work for us all, and our retirement from full time work allows us the opportunity to serve our church and our community in ways that may not have been available before. Thank you Floyd, not only for your efforts on behalf of your God, but also your inspiration for us to follow in your footsteps.

June Leaders

June 03rd – COMMUNION June 10th – Libby Boykin (Lesson A44) June 17th – Jan Tart (Lesson B4) June 24th – Anna Renwick (Lesson B5)

Congregational Greeter’s for June June 03rd – Kay Davis June 10th – Geri Hales June 17th – Kathy Jolly June 24th – Mattie Kelly

Greeting Elder’s for June June 03rd – COMMUNION June 10th – Marie Macko June 17th – Lee Setzer June 24th – Jean Wilberg

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES June 20th June 20th June 20th June 20th Ken and Jackie FrieKen and Jackie FrieKen and Jackie FrieKen and Jackie Frie

June 28th June 28th June 28th June 28th J. L. and Debbie ThomasJ. L. and Debbie ThomasJ. L. and Debbie ThomasJ. L. and Debbie Thomas

HAPPY BIRTHDAY June 01st – Jan Tart June 06th – Susan Patterson June 02nd – Buddy McNeill June 13th – Tiffany Huffman June 05th – J. L. Thomas June 19th – Brooks Kelly

WEEKLY OFFERING TOTALS & ATTENDANCE

May 06, 2012 – $1454.00 74 May 13, 2012 – $1530.10 95 May 20, 2012 – $1712.50 91 May 27, 2012 – $2017.00 52

If your birthday or anniversary was missed, we are very sorry! It is possible this information is

missing. Please let the church office know so we can update our records.

919-776-7313 - buffalochurch@windstream.net

BUFFALO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1333 Carthage Street Sanford, NC 27330

919-776-7313

buffalochurch@windstream.net

www.buffalopres.org

PHOTOS FROM MAY

HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

HONORING OUR PRESCHOOL GRADUATES

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Session Corner

Highlights from Stated Meeting held May 22, 2012

Letter of thanks to Buffalo Church for gift in memory of Nancy McDowell was received from Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church.

Admin.: Beginning Balance 04/01/2012 $21,417.78 Income $10,833.32 Expenses $7,966.35

Ending Balance 04/30/2012 $24,531.21 Ken Frie has volunteered to compile/create materials for a Buffalo Administrative Operations Manual. Paul will assist.

Worship: Service of Healing and Transitions will be held June 10th; communion held on June 3rd. Backpack offering will be replaced by offering for our Scholarship Fund during months of June and July.

Christian Ed.: Approved a “Children’s Ministry” for age 4 through 5th grade. This will be taught by Tiffany Huffman, Angela Deck, and Lindsay Eades on Sundays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. starting in September. “Up, Up, and Away” – VBS is on target for June 12th-14th with stories of Noah, Zaccheus, and healing.

Cong. Care: Benefit for Kevin McDonald will be held at Buffalo, Friday, June 22nd from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Church members may be asked to help. Barbeque plates will be offered for $7.00.

Evang./Growth/Com.: New members’ class will conclude their series on June 3rd. Individuals wishing to become members will be received into the congregation at the 11:00 a.m. worship service.

Calendar for June was reviewed.

Next Stated Meeting will be June 19th.

Jean Wilberg, Clerk of Session