October 2024 (edition 2)
Good Stuff
There’s so much good stuff happening at WFPC!
Please continue to let us know of any “News” you have to share.
News from your Session:
If you need to contact Rev. Brian Copeland: rev.briancopeland@gmail.com, 850-524-4884.
Office hours Thursdays 1 pm – 5 pm. Be sure to stop in and visit while he is in the office.
Bill Porter will lead the worship service for Sunday, October 20th.
Worship:
All Saint’s Day will be Sunday, November 3rd. If there is anyone you would like remembered on that day, please contact Barbara Gray or Donna Glowacki.
Congregational Meeting will be held following worship on Sunday, October 27th in order to elect officers, treasurer, and financial secretary, and to set a preliminary budget.
Missions:
**Clothes Closet – Help is needed on Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Thursdays 3 – 5:30 p.m.**
Please note the hours for Thursdays have changed.
We have started filling boxes. There are boxes and some items to get you started in the back of the sanctuary. Postage for the boxes is $10. You may want to partner with someone and split the work of filling the box and the postage. Ideas for items to put in the boxes will be attached. Please return boxes and shipping by Nov. 17th. Thank you!
Red Cross Blood Drive:
The next blood drive will be Thursday, November 7, 2024. Be sure to sign up online at redcrossblood.org!
If you can volunteer let Cyndy Rooker know.
From the 200th anniversary committee –
The committee has had approximately 4 meetings so far. Presently the committee consists of Debbie Dennis, Linda Willis, Chere Ware and Barbara Gray. We have several ideas but are hoping to get everyone involved in some small way. We welcome thoughts, ideas, photos, clipping, and mementos – and even special memories on index cards. Please contact any of the committee members. We would love to hear from you!
Christian Education:
Sunday school classes have begun! Children leave worship following the Children’s Time! We are excited to see our students!!
Rev. Copeland is hosting a discussion group on Christian Theology focused on Shirley Guthrie’s book, “Christian Doctrine.” You may join any week. There will be no class Thursday, Oct. 17th. A few of the topics the study will be exploring:
-How can we find God?
-What does God want with us?
-What are we doing here?
-And much more….
Congratulations to Laura Granger! The NY State Association of Personnel and Civil Service Officers spotlighted Laura in their Feature Friday. “With nearly 30 years of HR experience, Laura is passionate about collaboration, community, and advocating for civil service. Her leadership and dedication continue to make a lasting impact!” (Full Spotlight attached.)
Vicki Viccaro’s neighbor, Greg Badgley, is presently cancer-free!
Rev. Brian Copeland’s brother, Larry, who had kidney cancer is doing well.
THANK YOU!
The family of Bev Clark, would like to thank our church family for all the prayers, support, and love shown to them during their time of sadness in the loss of their mom and to all who helped with the service.
To The Praise Band/Choir for the beautiful music they provide on Sundays. We especially enjoy the addition of the flute (JoAnne Slauson), guitar (Dan Thomas), and percussion (James Marshall). Of course, we always enjoy the weekly organ and piano (Laura Granger and Marian Smith).
To Joanne Slauson, Barbara Gray, and Dan Thomas who joined the Marcellus First Presbyterian Church choir for our joint worship service on Sunday, Oct. 6th and to Dan Thomas who was the choir director for the morning.
To all who volunteer at the Clothes Closet and to those who donate clothes.
Thank you to Dan Thomas for continuing to share the worship link weekly so those that are not able to attend may enjoy listening to the service and to JoAnne Slauson for keeping the website up-to-date.
Upcoming Dates:
Oct. 17 – No Adult evening discussion group
Oct. 20 – Bill Porter leads worship
Oct. 27 – Congregational Meeting
Nov. 2 – Pulled pork dinner at Sennett-Federated church, flyer attached.
Nov. 3 – All Saints Day remembrance
Nov. 7 – Blood drive
Please pray for…
All those effected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
The family of Bev Clark. Bev passed away on September 17th. Bev was a 77 year member of our church.
Max Appleby, Chris Grudzien’s father, who is at The Commons. He has serious kidney issues. Pray for healing, peace, and God’s presence.
The family of Ken Balch. Ken passed on September 24th. (Obituary attached.) A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m., at First United Methodist Church.
Stephanie Baker’s mother, Cindy, who has completed chemotherapy for breast cancer. Stephanie is Marcia Baker’s daughter-in-law. Keep her in your prayers.
Jean Saroodis is dealing with nerve pain.
Irene Chapman, Anne McLoud’s sister-in-law has an inoperable cancer tumor in her brain. She is home with hospice.
Jeanne VanDusen, Anne McLoud’s sister. She is now at home recovering from surgery and doing well.
Wayne and Dillon Hunter, father and son, both battling cancers. They are Jeanne VanDusen’s son and grandson, Anne McLoud’s nephew and great nephew. Wayne continues chemo medicine and has had positive visits with the doctor.
Denny Ware is slowly improving but has a long road ahead.
Nancy Sweet as she recovers from surgery for a carcinoid cancer tumor on her lung. She is slowly coming along and getting her strength back.
Dale Sweet as he rehabs from hip replacement surgery.
Jo-Ann Griffith. She is doing better but had several visits to Upstate. She is presently at home.
Lisa McClure, who has heart disease. Lisa was recently in the hospital but is now at home.
Elaine Ozolins as she continues to treat her cancer.
Eileen Derevenko as her cancer has returned.
Mat Grudzien. Send positive thoughts for healing. He was recently in the hospital but is at home now.
Ranny Peacock, a friend of Laura Granger, who is battling health concerns.
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING:
(This information will have been in previous newsletters but it is felt it is worth reprinting.)
If you are interested in being a greeter, please let the deacons know. (Anyone can be a greeter.) There is a calendar in the Narthex for you to sign up.
If you would like to offer to make refreshments for a Sunday, please check the calendar in the Narthex and let the Deacon for that Sunday know. It is a great way to help out our deacons.
The “Weedsport Presbyterian Church” Facebook page has been updated. Feel free to follow. There is a link to the webpage in the Welcome for an easy way to link back and forth. Feel free to contact Joanne Slauson (joanneslauson@gmail.com) for any changes and additions on the Facebook page.
If you have missed a Sunday Sermon, you can listen to the service thanks to Dan Thomas. The recorded services are available on YouTube.com.
Simply search, for example: “Weedsport Presbyterian Worship, April 14, 2024.”
Now that the church service starts at 11:15 a.m., Adult Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. This may make it easier for you to join us in the upstairs Koinonia Room Sunday mornings before church to get some very interesting background of the day’s scripture. Dan Thomas has a wealth of knowledge to share!
Weedsport Good Samaritan Fund reminder: Do you know someone that might need our help?
We would like to offer this reminder. The Weedsport Good Samaritan Fund is available to assist with emergency medical, utility, and other needs that may arise. Please contact Cyndy Rooker if you have any questions or know of someone who could use assistance. (Must be a resident of WCSD, Weedsport, Cato.)
IMPORTANT REMINDER! &
Please be sure to turn off the lights and lock the doors to the church whenever you leave the building.
What’s Going on at Church?
Sunday:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School with Dan Thomas
11:15 a.m. In-person worship
1-3 p.m. Square Dancers in dining room
Tuesday:
10-noon All Things Creative meets in the former first floor office.
10-1 p.m. Free Clothes Closet open
7-9 p.m. Square Dancers in dining room
Wednesday:
9 a.m. Join Rev. Brian at Finally Ours Restaurant for coffee hour.
Thursday:
1-5 p.m. Rev. Copeland’s office hours
3-5:30 p.m. Free Clothes Closet open
6 - 7 p.m. Bible Study (Rev. Copeland)
1 p.m.-6 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive at UMC, First Thursday of every odd month (Jan., March, May…)
Birthdays:
Oct. 24 – Deb Thomas Nov. 17 – Kay Bates
Oct. 27 – Charlie Grudzien Nov. 19 – Avery Gwinn
Oct. 29 – Liam McEnelly Nov. 23 – Dylan Leubner
Oct. 29 – Seth McEnelly Dec. 1 – Elaine Ozolins
Nov. 2 – Heather McEnelly Dec. 10 – Amie Fatcheric
Nov. 3 – Christine Grudzien Dec. 16 – Debbie Dennis
Nov. 7 – Christopher Granger Dec. 26 – James McEnelly
Nov. 9 – Greg Fatcheric Dec. 27 – Gavin Gwinn
Nov. 13 – Elsie Rooker Dec. 28 – John Seitz
*If you would like to have someone added to the birthday list, please let us know, thanks.
Thank you, Connie Horr, for being the best proofreader! She makes sure our newsletters are easier to read and understand!