Thursday, December 27, 2012

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This Week At Old South Haven Presbyterian Church

 

Sunday, Dec. 30      10:00am               Morning Worship

                                                             Sermon: “Guide Us”

                                                    Lessons: Isaiah 58: 1-11; Matthew 2: 1-9

  We are at the midpoint of the 12 Days of Christmas, ending with Epiphany, the arrival of the Wise Men, on Sunday, January 6 (the day on which the Greek, Russian, and Eastern Orthodox celebrate Christmas) Pastor Tom focuses on the traveling experience (tradition says two years) this Sunday and next Sunday on their  arrival with their gifts for the Christ Child.

 

Tuesday, January 1, 2013                   HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

Sunday, January 6       10:00am       Epiphany of the Lord Sunday

                                           Sermon: “Arrival and Returning a Different Way”

                                           Lessons:  Isaiah 60: 1-6   Matthew 2: 10- 12

                                    11:15am        Remove tree and decorations

Monday, January 7        7:00pm       Personnel Committee at the Manse

Sunday, January 13      10:00am       Morning Worship

                                     11:30am-1:30pm     Open House at the Manse

Thursday, January 17 and 18       Clergy Retreat: The Cenacle, Ronkonkoma

       “A Gathering for Healing and Equipping for Ministry After A Disaster”

            Facilitated and underwritten by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

Sunday, January 20       10:00am          Morning Worship

Tuesday, January 22       7:00pm          Session Meeting (note change of day)

Saturday, January 26       9:30am          Presbytery Meeting      Westhampton

Sunday, January 27       10:00am          Morning Worship

                                      11:15 am          Congregational Meeting

 

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

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Sunday, Dec. 23    10:00am     Fourth Sunday of Advent

                                                 Sermon:   “Receiving”

                                                 Lessons:  Isaiah 7:1-15

                                                                 Matthew 1: 18-25

                                                 Lighting Love Candle: Sean Moran

 

                                  5:00pm   “Come a Caroling”

                                                   Home of Diane Hall

                                                   262 Beaver Dam Road

                                            (next to St. James Episcopal Church)

 

Monday, Dec. 24   11:00pm         CHRISTMAS  EVE

                                                  Candlelight Service

                                                  Lessons and Carols

                                                  Soloists: Joseph Porcelli: Trumpet

                                                                 Daryl Jordan: Soprano

 

Envelopes for the Christmas Joy Offering will be available at both of these services: This offering is split between supporting Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools  and colleges and The Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions to assist pastors, missionaries and church workers in special need.

 

Looking Ahead

Sunday, Dec. 30          10:00am           Between Two Holidays

                                                             Sermon:     “ Guide Us”

 

Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013    10:00am              Epiphany of the Lord

 

 

                           (after coffee hour, removing tree and decorations)

 

Sunday, Jan 13              10:00am          Morning Worship

                               11:30am- 1:30pm    Open House at the  Manse

 

Tuesday, Jan 22     7:00pm   Session Meeting  (note change of day)

 

Sunday, Jan. 27     11: 15 am      Congregational Meeting

 

                                                        

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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Friday, Dec. 14       7:00pm     Annual Christmas Party for Church Officers,  At  The Manse

 

Saturday, Dec. 15   9:00am      Property and Finance Committee

 

Sunday,  Dec. 16     10:00am     Third Sunday of Advent

                                                    Sermon:    “Anticipating”

                                                    Lessons:   Micah 5:2-4    Luke 1: 39-56

                                                    Lighting the Candle of Joy: Nancy Best

                                          (envelopes for the Joy Offering will be available)

 

                               5:00 p.m.  “Come a Caroling”  (the Puleston tradition)

                          Ellen & Reiny’s House, Newey Lane off of Beaver Dam Road

 

                                  7:00pm  “Cajun Christmas” to benefit Brookhaven

                                         Hamlet Park: $20. at Helen Geraghty’s 286-4485

                                                 9 Fireplace Neck Road htgeraghty@verizon

 

Monday, Dec. 17         7:00pm     Session Meeting

 

Sunday, Dec. 23         10:00am     Fourth Sunday of Advent

                                                       Sermon:   “Receiving”

                                                       Lessons: Isaiah 7: 1-15  Matthew 1: 18-25

 

                                    5:00pm   “Come a Caroling”  Diane Hall’s home

                                                          262 Beaver Dam Rd (next to St. James)

 

Monday, Dec. 24        11:00pm     CHRISTMAS EVE  Candle Light

                                                              Lessons and Carols

                                              Joseph Porcelli: trumpet; Daryl Jordan: soprano

 

The Christmas Joy Offering is split between supporting Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and colleges and The Assistance Program of the Board of Pension to assist pastors, missionaries and church workers in special need.

                                                                                   

Thursday, December 6, 2012

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Saturday, Dec.8       10:00am   Service of Celebration of the Life of

                                                          William Scott

 

Sunday, Dec. 9          10:00am    Second Sunday of Advent

                                       Sermon:     “Waiting”

                                       Lessons:    Malachi 3: 1-4    Luke 3:1-6

                                       Lighting the Candle of Peace

                                                        Claudia Taylor

                       

                   2:00pm      Holiday Concert at South Country Library

                                       “Cecilia Brauer Presents the Armonica”

                                           (she did a Christmas program for us

                                                 a few years ago)

 

Tuesday      1:00pm     Lunch Bunch at home of Dorothy Jones

 

Friday         7:00pm      Church Officers’ Christmas Party

                                                    at the manse

 

Sunday, Dec.16        10:00am      Third Sunday of Advent

                                                       Sermon:   “Anticipating”

 

Monday, Dec. 17      7:00pm        Session Meeting

 

Sunday, Dec. 23      10:00am        Fourth Sunday of Advent

                                                      Sermon:    “Receiving”

 

Monday, Dec. 24      11:00pm          CHRISTMAS EVE

                                                       Candlelight Service

                                                       Lessons and Carols  

 

 

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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Sunday, Dec. 4     10:00am        First Sunday of Advent

                                                      Holy Communion

                                                   Sermon        “Expecting”

                                   Lessons:  Jeremiah 33: 14-16  Luke 1: 26-35

                                   Advent Candle of Hope: Brian Mullahy

                                   Lay Reader: Linda Scott

               Afternoon: decorating Christmas tree and sanctuary

                                  5:00pm      Christmas Program

                               Music: Mark Quintana and Linda Bonaccorso

                               Prose: Deborah Mayo and  Pastor Tom

                                    followed by light supper, provided

Saturday, Dec. 8    10:00am   Service of Celebration for the Life of

                                                        William Scott

Sunday, Dec. 9      10:00am     Second Sunday of Advent

                                                     Sermon:  “Waiting

Tuesday, Dec. 11   1:00pm   Lunch Bunch at Dorothy Jones’s

Friday, Dec. 14      7:00pm   Church Officers Christmas Party

                                                            at the manse

Sunday, Dec. 16   10:00am   Third Sunday of Advent

                                                      Sermon:   “Anticipating”

Monday, Dec. 17    7:00pm   Session Meeting

Sunday, Dec. 23    10:00am   Fourth Sunday of Advent

                                                       Sermon: Receiving”

Monday, Dec. 24   11:00pm  Christmas Eve Candle Light Service

                                                           Lessons and Carols

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

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                             HAPPY THANKSGIVING

     I cherish Thanksgiving because of its emphasis on expressing gratitude. (Yes, I know that for many it is day to overstuff yourself on all that food prepared for this particular celebration, but most dinners begin with a prayer of thanks).  From the very beginning of its observance (and there was no abundance of food then) it has been marked by an acknowledgment of our dependence on God Almighty, the good earth, and other people. For many it is the opportunity to gather with family and friends and grateful for their presence in our lives. C.S. Lewis observed that grateful people are emotionally healthy people. I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

                                                                  Pastor Tom

 

Sunday, Nov. 25        10:00am      Christ the King/ Reign of Christ

                                        Sermon: “Presbyterians and Eschatology”

                               Lessons: 2 Samuel 23: 1-7, Revelation 1: 4b-8

                                               John 18: 33-37

                                    11:15am    Brief meeting to discuss planning

                                               for April 16,2013 Presbytery Meeting

                                                which we host

Sunday, Dec. 2           10:00am        First Sunday of Advent

                                          Afternoon: decorating tree and sanctuary

                                      5:00pm  Christmas program and simple

                                                                supper provided

Tuesday, Dec. 4            1:00pm   Lunch Bunch at Dorothy Jones

Saturday, Dec. 8          10:00am  Service of Celebration

                                                 for the Life of  William Scott

Friday, Dec. 14              7:00pm  Deacons.  Elders, Officers

                   

 

                                 Christmas Party at the Manse

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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Note: Presbyterian Churches in our area (Yaphank, Middle Island, Center  Moriches, East Moriches and Remsenburg) are joining together to address losses locally due to Hurricane Sandy and the Northeaster. We will be operating through the food pantry at the Presbyterian Church of the Moriches. Our Board of Deacons met after worship this past Sunday and voted to send immediately $500 from our Deacons Fund to assist in this endeavor. In addition we will collect food supplies and other items to restock the pantry. We are thankful to those who regularly give to our Deacons Fund which makes this possible.

 

Saturday, Nov. 17             9:00am             Finance and Property Committee

 

Sunday, Nov. 18            10:00am                    Thanksgiving Sunday

                                                             Sermon: “Our Thanksgiving Table”

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

 

Thursday, Nov. 22                                      THANKSGIVING

 

Sunday, Nov. 25            10:00am     Christ The King/Reign of Christ Sunday

                                                               (last Sunday in the Church year)

                                                       Sermon: “Presbyterians and Eschatology”

                                                       Lessons:  2 Samuel 23:1-7 Rev. 1:4b-8                                                                       

                                                                               John 18: 33-37  Eschatology: “belief about the end of the world” or the ”last  things” ( such as the second coming of Christ). This has been a most controversial issue in past church history and  today. Your  pastor will reflect on some of that theological  controversy  and   what might be its message for today

                                  11:15 am     Brief meeting to discuss planning for

                                           April 16, 2013 Presbytery meeting in our church

 

Sunday, Dec. 2                 10:00am      First Sunday of Advent

                                                        Afternoon: decorating tree and sanctuary

                                              5:00pm     Christmas program and supper

 

Saturday, Dec. 8                10:00am      Service of Celebration of the Life of

                                                                           William Scott

 

Thursday, November 8, 2012

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     The election is over and despite the continuing sharp division in our country hopefully all will pull together to address the challenges that lie before us.

     Another storm is on the way and we trust it will not result in the same devastation many parts of the Island have experienced.

      I want to thank Linda Majowka and Sean Moran for  driving me to Patchogue for the visitation and funeral for Bill Scott. I still have not been able to get gas for my car!

       The Stewardship letter is in the mail and opportunity is given to make your financial pledge for the year 2013     

                                                              Pastor Tom

 

 

Sunday, Nov. 11        10:00am      Dedication of Pledges Sunday

                                   Sermon:  “Puzzling Reflections in a Mirror”

                                   Text: “At present we are men looking at

                                              puzzling reflections in a mirror”

                                                         I Cor. 13:12  JBPhillips trans.

                                   Lessons: Psalm 8

                                               I Corinthians. 12:5-13,27-31;13:1-13

Tuesday, Nov.12         Veterans Day observed

Sunday, Nov. 18          10:00am     Thanksgiving Sunday

                                      Sermon:  “Our Thanksgiving Table”

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

Thur. Nov. 22                           THANKSGIVING

Sunday, Nov. 25           10:00am   Christ The King Sunday

Sunday, Dec. 2              10:00am    First Sunday of Advent

                                      Afternoon: decorating tree and sanctuary

 

 

                                       5:00pm    Christmas program and supper

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

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From: adminassociate@presbyteryofli.org [mailto:adminassociate@presbyteryofli.org]
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 3:30 PM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: CORRECTION ON UPDATED NOTICE - HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF - Critical Needs Your Congregation Can Now Supply

 

 

 

CORRECTION:  Original UPDATED message had incorrect phone number for FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – OCEANSIDE SEE BELOW

 

 

 

 

 

        Hurricane Disaster Relief Update – Wednesday, November 7, 2012

 

CRITICAL NEEDS YOUR CONGREGATIONS CAN NOW SUPPLY:

 

Center Moriches, Presbyterian Church of the Moriches

 

Extreme need to restock their food bank. Need everything, especially easy open, heat and eat food, rice and pasta food that even children can heat like Chef Boy Ar Dee canned, peanut butter, dried milk,  paper goods, single-serve beverages, hygiene products, diapers for children and adults, and pet food.

Protocol: If you want to help, contact Jeanine Frenzel-Sulyok at church or cell, or e-mail her.

Contact: Jeanine Frenzel-Sulyok

            Church: 631-878-1993

            Cell: 502-767-5483

            Email: jeanninemfs@aol.com

Address of Church:263 Main Street, Center Moriches, NY11934

 

Oceanside, First Presbyterian Church

 

Serving as warming center, serving soup daily, food pantry

They also have a list of families who need help with muck out. Barbara can direct you to those folks. Be sure to wear protective gear since some homes have sewage in their flood water.

Protocol: If you want to help, call Barbara at church or cell, or email her.

Contact:  Barbara Messier

                  church

                  516-766-5916    

                  cell: 516-660-8546

Address of Church:  2701 Oceanside Road

Ocesnde NY 11572

 

Adult clothes and shoes including coats and sweaters.  We have a lot of baby clothes but not enough toddler coats and clothes.

Coleman camping stoves and propane tanks

12 volt batters

LED lanterns with # batteries

 

Blankets , Pillows

Air mattresses

Sleeping Bags

Baby wipes/personal hygiene wipes

 

Homemade Soup to serve guests with crackers, etc.

Canned Soup for food pantry

Plates, Napkins, Cups, Bowls, Cheese ,Cold Cuts, Bread, Snacks, Cookies

 

 

Freeport, First Presbyterian Church

 

Serving a MRE (meals) distribution center and overnight sleeping place for survivors and others. If there is space available, work teams might be able to stay there. No showers.

 

Protocol: If you want to help, please call Eddie at church and leave a message: 516-379-114

178 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport 11520

 

Homemade soup to serve guests with crackers, etc.

Plates, Napkins, Cups, Bowls

Cheese cold cuts

Bread

Snacks, Cookies

 

Personal Hygiene Kits

Cleaning supplies

Paper towels

Baby wipes/personal hygiene wipes

 

 

For your own Communities: Emergency Needs – Finding Assistance:

 

Referral agency 211 helps folks locate emergency services.

 

Dial 211 to connect with a care specialist or call toll free: 1-888-774-7633

The 211 call center is available 24/7

 

Web site with searchable database:

https://211longisland.communityos.org/cms/

 

 

Re: Church work groups

 

Work groups from your churches may also register with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance at: pda.callcenter@pcusa.org

 

 

Importance guidance for regional long term recovery:

 

Remind folks in your congregation and community to register with FEMA if they sustained damage to homes or businesses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will help those who sustained damage during Sandy with grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. To apply for disaster assistance, you can register on-line at FEMA’s web site (www.disasterassistance.gov) or call 1-800-621-FEMA from 7 am to 10 pm, seven days a week.

 

It is important to note that the cumulative regional damage registered with FEMA will also impact the amount of aid that will later come into the region for future infrastructure repair and restoration.

 

 

Presbytery Reconstruction Fund

 

The Presbytery is establishing a special Long Island Hurricane Sandy Reconstruction Fund to receive financial gifts that will be used in the future for local unmet needs after initial funding has been received from other agencies. Checks should be made payable to “The Presbytery of Long Island” and marked “Hurricane Reconstruction Fund” on the memo line.

 

[news] UPDATED - HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF - Critical Needs Your Congregation Can Now Supply

From: adminassociate@presbyteryofli.org [mailto:adminassociate@presbyteryofli.org]
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 3:04 PM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: Fw: UPDATED - HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF - Critical Needs Your Congregation Can Now Supply

 

 

 

 

Hurricane Disaster Relief Update – Wednesday, November 7, 2012

 

CRITICAL NEEDS YOUR CONGREGATIONS CAN NOW SUPPLY:

 

Center Moriches, Presbyterian Church of the Moriches

 

Extreme need to restock their food bank. Need everything, especially easy open, heat and eat food, rice and pasta food that even children can heat like Chef Boy Ar Dee canned, peanut butter, dried milk,  paper goods, single-serve beverages, hygiene products, diapers for children and adults, and pet food.

Protocol: If you want to help, contact Jeanine Frenzel-Sulyok at church or cell, or e-mail her.

Contact: Jeanine Frenzel-Sulyok

            Church: 631-878-1993

            Cell: 502-767-5483

            Email: jeanninemfs@aol.com

Address of Church:263 Main Street, Center Moriches, NY11934

 

Oceanside, First Presbyterian Church

 

Serving as warming center, serving soup daily, food pantry

They also have a list of families who need help with muck out. Barbara can direct you to those folks. Be sure to wear protective gear since some homes have sewage in their flood water.

Protocol: If you want to help, call Barbara at church or cell, or email her.

Contact:  Barbara Messier

                  church

                  516-766-1596    

                  cell: 516-660-8546

Address of Church:  2701 Oceanside Road

Ocesnde NY 11572

 

Adult clothes and shoes including coats and sweaters.  We have a lot of baby clothes but not enough toddler coats and clothes.

Coleman camping stoves and propane tanks

12 volt batters

LED lanterns with # batteries

 

Blankets , Pillows

Air mattresses

Sleeping Bags

Baby wipes/personal hygiene wipes

 

Homemade Soup to serve guests with crackers, etc.

Canned Soup for food pantry

Plates, Napkins, Cups, Bowls, Cheese ,Cold Cuts, Bread, Snacks, Cookies

 

 

Freeport, First Presbyterian Church

 

Serving a MRE (meals) distribution center and overnight sleeping place for survivors and others. If there is space available, work teams might be able to stay there. No showers.

 

Protocol: If you want to help, please call Eddie at church and leave a message: 516-379-114

178 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport 11520

 

Homemade soup to serve guests with crackers, etc.

Plates, Napkins, Cups, Bowls

Cheese cold cuts

Bread

Snacks, Cookies

 

Personal Hygiene Kits

Cleaning supplies

Paper towels

Baby wipes/personal hygiene wipes

 

 

For your own Communities: Emergency Needs – Finding Assistance:

 

Referral agency 211 helps folks locate emergency services.

 

Dial 211 to connect with a care specialist or call toll free: 1-888-774-7633

The 211 call center is available 24/7

 

Web site with searchable database:

https://211longisland.communityos.org/cms/

 

 

Re: Church work groups

 

Work groups from your churches may also register with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance at: pda.callcenter@pcusa.org

 

 

Importance guidance for regional long term recovery:

 

Remind folks in your congregation and community to register with FEMA if they sustained damage to homes or businesses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will help those who sustained damage during Sandy with grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. To apply for disaster assistance, you can register on-line at FEMA’s web site (www.disasterassistance.gov) or call 1-800-621-FEMA from 7 am to 10 pm, seven days a week.

 

It is important to note that the cumulative regional damage registered with FEMA will also impact the amount of aid that will later come into the region for future infrastructure repair and restoration.

 

 

Presbytery Reconstruction Fund

 

The Presbytery is establishing a special Long Island Hurricane Sandy Reconstruction Fund to receive financial gifts that will be used in the future for local unmet needs after initial funding has been received from other agencies. Checks should be made payable to “The Presbytery of Long Island” and marked “Hurricane Reconstruction Fund” on the memo line.