Old South Haven Presbyterian Church: 2013

Thursday, December 26, 2013

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This Week At Old South Haven Presbyterian Church

The light snowfall followed by some icy roads on Christmas Eve did affect our attendance but once again it was a beautiful service.

A special thanks to Mark and the choir, to Daryl Jordan and Madeline Mojallali, to all the readers, and to John and Richard for providing the “after-glow”

Sunday, December 29 10:00am Morning Worship

Sermon: “The First Sunday After Christmas”

Lessons: Isaiah 63: 7-9 Matthew 2: 13-23

Saturday, January 4 1:00pm Annual meeting of the

South Country Peace Group

in the Gallery

Sunday, January 5 10:00am Morning Worship

Holy Communion

Sermon: “In The Beginning”

Lessons: Ephesians 1:1-14 John 1: 1-18

Christmas tree and decorations taken down

after Service

Saturday, January 11 3:00pm ‘back by popular demand”

The return of the four vocalists from the

inaugural program in our music series:

each singing his/her favorite numbers.

Sunday January 12 10:00am Morning Worship

Monday, January 13 7:00pm Session Meeting

Adoption of 2014 Budget

Monday, January 20 – Friday January 31 Pastor Tom on

vacation and study leave in Brazil and Argentine

Sunday, February 9 11:30 am Annual Meeting of

Congregation and Corporation

after morning Worship Service

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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This Week At Old South Haven Presbyterian Church

Note: This Sunday and the Sunday following opportunity will be given to participate in the Christmas Joy Offering. Last Sunday and again this Sunday a flier will be inserted in the bulletin to acquaint you with how monies received are used. Last Year $618. was received from members and friends of our Congregation

Sunday, Dec. 22 10:00am Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love

Sermon: “Love: The Ultimate Gift”

Lessons: Isa.7:10-16 Matt. 1:18-25

“The Children’s Christmas Pageant”

Christmas Joy Offering

5:00pm “come a caroling”

Diane Hall’s 262 Beaver Dam Road

7:30pm final performance of “The Messiah”

Presbyterian Church of the Moriches

263 Main Street, Center Moriches

Tuesday, Dec. 24 11:00pm CHRISTMAS EVE

Candlelight Service: Lessons and Carols

Guest Soloists: Daryl Jordan, soprano

Madeline Mojallali, cello

Looking Ahead

Sun., Dec. 29 10:00am Morning Worship

Sermon: “The First Sunday After Christmas Day”

Sun., Jan. 5, 2014 10:00am Morning Worship

Sermon: “ Looking Ahead”

Christmas tree and decorations taken down

after Service

Sat., Jan. 11 3:00pm “back by popular demand”

The return of the four vocalists from the

inaugural program in our music series

Mon. Jan.13 7:00pm Session Meeting

adoption of 2014 Budget

Mon., Jan.20 – Fri., Jan. 31 Pastor Tom on vacation and study

leave in Brazil and Argentine

Sun, Feb. 9 11:30am Annual meeting of Congregation and

Corporation after morning Worship Service

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Friday, Dec. 13 6:30pm Church Officers Christmas Party

at the Manse

7:30pm “The Messiah” performed by the

Choral Society of the Moriches

St. John the Evangelist, 25 Ocean Ave. Center Moriches

Saturday, Dec. 14 3:00pm Piano Recital: students of Vilma Barsauskas

Public Invited

Sunday, Dec. 15 10:00am Third Sunday of Advent Theme: Joy

Sermon: “A Vision, A Voice, A Message of Joy”

Lessons: Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11 I Thessalonians 5: 16-24

John 1: 6-8, 19-28

5:00pm “come a caroling”

at Ellen and Tom Williams’ house 311 Beaver Dam Road

3:00 pm* Second performance of “The Messiah”

Patchogue Methodist Church

Monday, Dec. 16 7:00pm Session Meeting

Tuesday, Dec. 17 1:00pm postponed Lunch Bunch at Carriage House

Sunday, Dec. 22 10:00am Fourth Sunday of Advent Theme: Love

Sermon: “Love: The Ultimate Gift”

Lessons: Isaiah 7: 10-16 Matthew 1: 18-25

5:00pm “come a caroling”

at Diane Hall’s house, 262 Beaver Dam Road

3:00pm* final performance of “The Messiah”

Center Moriches Presbyterian

263 Main Street, Center Moriches

Tuesday, Dec. 24 11:00pm CHRISTMAS EVE

Service of Lessons and Carols

* The times for Sunday afternoon performances were previously reported incorrectly. Correct times are 3:00 PM. . Friday's performance (12/13) at St. John the Evangelist in Center Moriches, is correct as indicated...7:30 PM.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

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.Sunday, Dec.8 10:00am Second Sunday of Advent

Theme: Peace

Sermon: “Necessary Construction on the Road to Peace”

Text: “Get the road ready for the Lord, make a straight path

for him to travel” Mark 1:3 (Good News Translation)

Lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11 Mark 1:1-8

After morning worship and coffee hour we will put up

The Christmas tree and decorate the church

Monday, Dec. 9 6:00pm Property and Finance Committee

Tuesday, Dec. 10 1:00pm Lunch Bunch Group at the Carriage House

Bring a food item to share with the group

Friday, Dec. 13 6:30pm Church Officers Christmas Party

at the Manse

7:30pm “The Messiah” performed by the

Choral Society of the Moriches

St. John’s the Evangelist, 25 Ocean Ave. Center Moriches

Saturday, Dec. 14 4:00pm Piano recital: public invited

students of Vilma Barsauskas

Sunday, Dec. 15 10:00am Third Sunday of Advent

Theme: Joy

7:30pm Second performance of “The Messiah”

Patchogue Methodist Church, 10 Church Street

Monday, Dec. 16 7:00pm Session Meeting

Sunday, Dec, 22 10:00am Fourth Sunday of Advent

Theme: Love

7:30pm Final Performance of “The Messiah”

Center Moriches Presbyterian

263 Main Street, Center Moriches

Tuesday, Dec. 24 11:00pm CHRISTMAS EVE

Service of Lessons and Carols

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

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Saturday, Nov. 23 4:00pm “Konzert for Karen – a loving tribute”

featuring the ARDEA quartet: a consort of

recorders, viols, and voice

Suggested donation $15

proceeds benefit the Becker/Gambles Music Fund

Reception following in the Carriage House

Sunday, Nov. 24 10:00am Morning Worship: Thanksgiving Sunday

Sermon: “In a Mood of Thanksgiving”

Lessons: Deut. 26: 1-11 John 6: 25-35

4:00pm Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

Bellport United Methodist Church

Supporting Churches

Bellport: Christ Episcopal, Mary Immaculate RC, New Bethel 1^st

Pentecostal, Bellport United Methodist

Brookhaven: St. James Episcopal, Old South Haven Presbyterian

East Patchogue: St. Joseph the Worker RC

Preacher: Father Martin Curtin

An ecumenical choir

light refreshments

Thursday, Nov. 28 THANKSGIVING DAY

Sunday, Dec. 1 10:00am Morning Worship/ First Sunday of Advent

Theme: Hope

Sunday, Dec. 8 10:00am Morning Worship/ Second Sunday of Advent

Theme: Peace

Sunday, Dec. 15 10:00am Morning Worship/Third Sunday of Advent

Theme: Joy

Sunday, Dec. 22 10:00am Morning Worship/ Fourth Sunday of Advent

Theme: Love

Wednesday, Dec. 24 11:00pm CHRISTMAS EVE

Candle light service of Lessons and Carols

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

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Wed. and Thur. (12 noon to 12 noon Pastor Tom at Clergy Retreat

Sag Harbor

Fri. Nov. 15 6:30pm 20th Anniversary of Pride for Youth

Crescent Beach Club, Bayville

Pastor Tom attending

Sat., Nov.16 9:30am-11am Discussion on “Christian Marriage”

Presbytery Center

Pastor Tom attending

1:00pm South Country Peace Group

The Gallery

Sun., Nov.17 10:00am Morning Worship

Sermon: “Who You Gonna Believe?”

Lessons: Isa. 65:17-25 Luke 21:5-19

7:30pm Transgender Day of Remembrance

Memorial Service

Reception following in Carriage House

Mon., Nov.18 6:30pm World Orphans Association Dinner

Ciprani’s NYC Pastor Tom attending

Tues. Nov. 19 7:00pm Session Meeting

Thur.Nov.21 10:00am Clergy Book Study: Commack

Sat., Nov. 23 4:00pm “Konzert for Karen” Ardea Quartet

Reception following in Carriage House

Sun. Nov.24 10:00am Morning Worship: Thanksgiving Sunday

4:00pm Community Thanksgiving Service

Bellport Methodist Church

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

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Sun., Nov. 10 10:00am Pledge/Commitment Sunday

Sermon: “Encampment for Christ”

Lessons: Deut 1:9-18 Mark 12: 28-34

Preacher: Jason Neal

3:00pm Marianna Benedict, soprano

Bellport Methodist Church

5:00pm “The Bryant Park Quartet”

Christ Episcopal Church, Bellport

Mon., Nov. 11 6:00pm Finance and Property Committee

Wed.,Nov.13-Thur.,Nov.14 Clergy Retreat

Cormaria Retreat House, Sag Harbor

Fri., Nov.15 6:30pm 20^th Anniversary: Pride for Youth

Crescent Beach Club, Bayville

Pastor Tom attending

Sat., Nov.16 1:00pm South Country Peace Group

The Gallery

Sun., Nov. 17 10:00am Morning Worship

7:30pm Transgender Day of Remembrance

Memorial Service

Reception following in Carriage House

Tues., Nov. 19 7:00pm Session Meeting (note day change)

Sat., Nov. 23 4:00pm “Konzert for Karen” Ardea Quartet

Reception following in Carriage House

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

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The Fall 2013 Old South Haven newsletter is now available online (click here). The mailed USPS version will soon be posted.

Sun., Nov. 3 10:00am Stewardship Sunday/ Holy Communion

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

Sermon: “Stewardship Commitment”

Lessons: Psalm 146 Mark 12: 38-44

Tues., Nov. 5 Election Day

Voting is a right and a responsibility

1:00pm Lunch Bunch Group at Betty Gardner's home

Sun., Nov. 19 10:00am Pledge/Commitment Sunday

Sermon: “Encampment for Christ”

Preacher: Jason Neal

5:00pm “The Bryant Park Quartet”

Christ Episcopal Church, Bellport

Wed., Nov 13 – Thur., Nov. 14 Clergy Retreat

Cormaria Retreat House, Sag Harbor

Fri., Nov. 15 6:30pm 20^th Anniversary: Pride for Youth

The Crescent Beach Club, Bayville

Pastor Tom attending

Sat., Nov. 16 1:00pm South Country Peace Group

in the Gallery

Sun., Nov. 17 10:00am Morning Worship

7:30pm Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sanctuary and Carriage House

Sat., Nov. 23 4:00pm “Konzert for Karen; a loving tribute”

The ARDEA Quartet

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Suggested donation $15

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

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NOTICE: Articles for the next issue of our NEWSLetter are due in to Linda Scott immediately

Thursday, Oct. 24 11:00am-2:00pm Planned Parenthood/Nassau

Luncheon. Pastor Tom attending

6:30-9:30pm Holmes Presbyterian Camp

and Conference Center Benefit Dinner

Pastor Tom attending

Friday, Oct. 25 8:00pm “George Mann in Concert”

(second event in our music series)

co-sponsored with South Country Peace Group

Saturday, Oct. 26 9:00am-4:00pm Presbytery Meeting

Community Presbyterian Church, Merrick

Attending: Sean Moran, Jason Neal and Pastor Tom

Docket includes “Marriage Study” conversation

Sunday, Oct. 27 10:00am Reformation Sunday

Sermon: “Not Locked In The Past”

Lessons: Joel 2: 23-29 Luke 18: 9-14

Looking Ahead

Sunday, Nov. 3 Stewardship Sunday daylight saving time ends

Tuesday Nov.5 Election Day

Sunday, Nov. 10 Pledge Sunday

Wed. and Thur. Nov. 13-14 Clergy Retreat at Sag Harbor

Saturday, Nov. 16 South Country Peace Group

Sunday, Nov. 17 7:30pm L.I.Transgender Day of Remembrance

Saturday, Nov. 23 4:00pm “Konzert for Karen: A Loving Tribute”

Sunday, Nov. 24 4:00pm Community Thanksgiving Service

Bellport Methodist Church

Thursday, October 17, 2013

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Sunday, Oct. 20 10:00am Morning Worship

Sermon: “Prayer: Persistence – Presence”

Lessons: II Tim. 3:14-4:5 Luke 18: 1-8

Minute for Mission: Jason Neal

“The Encampment for Citizenship” program

Monday, Oct.21 7:00pm Session Meeting

Meet with those wishing to join OSHPC

Thursday, Oct.24 11:00am- 2:00pm Annual Fall Luncheon

Planned Parenthood of Nassau County

Carlyle on the Green-Bethpage State Park

Speaker: Anna Quindlen

Pulitzer Price-winning journalist and social critic

Pastor Tom, a former Board Member attending

6:30-9:30pm Holmes Presbyterian Camp

& Conference Center Benefit Dinner

Tappan Hill Mansion, Terrytown, NY

Pastor Tom attending with niece Rachel a

Board Member

Friday, Oct. 25 8:00pm “George Mann in Concert”

( see attachment)

Saturday, Oct. 26 9:00am – 4:00pm Presbytery Meeting

Community Presbyterian Church

Merrick

Docket includes “Marriage Study” Conversation

Sunday, Oct. 27 10:00am Reformation Sunday