The Newsletter of First Presbyterian

Church of Waynesburg

October 2016

First Presbyterian Church 169 W. College Street

P.O. Box 446 Waynesburg, PA 15370

Phone: 724-627-6006 Fax: 724-852-2502 firstpreswbg.com

9:00 a.m. G.R.O.W. 10:30 a.m. Worship

Bill Sukolsky Pastor

Becky Juliano Director of Discipleship

and Ministry

Jennifer Miller Director of Youth Ministry

Tome Custer Director of Music Ministry

and Children’s Ministry

Nelson Fox Organist

Sara Christner Pianist

Ben R. McCracken Treasurer

Patrecia Baily Financial Secretary

Maribeth Coote Administrative Assistant

Vicki Cline Custodian

The SpireFirst Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg

October 2016

From the Pastor The people of God1. . . the fragrance of Jesus2. . . the letter of Christ3. . . jars of clay4. Those are four of the images found in the New Testament that help us imagine the role and importance of God’s Church in his plans for the world. Through September we were reminded that the church is not an event, a building, a club or simply a social institution. The Church:

. . . is the people God, called together through the good news of Jesus. As disciples, they are learning to know and obey him as we do the good he expects and requires.1

. . . through sacrificial love, releases the aroma of Jesus in our world. The fragrance brings life and joy, or evokes criticism and sanction. In both ways, the ministry of Jesus continues.2

. . . by its devotion and obedience, puts “into writing” the character and message of Jesus. It is to be an open letter to our world, declaring and inviting others to follow Christ.3

. . . ordinary, flawed and weak, nevertheless carries a magnificent treasure, to be shared with others.4

In October, we will continue to imagine what our congregation could be like as we hear our lives described as God’s ambassadors5, God’s co-workers6, God’s holy temple7. On October 30, we will celebrate what is called Reformation Sunday, the date the protestant churches remember the actions of Martin Luther which led to the Protestant reformation. This year marks the 500th anniversary of that event, which brought into the light once more God’s justifying work in the death & resurrection of Jesus. I look forward to seeing you in the weeks ahead!

Bill Sukolsky

1Titus 2:11-14 22 Corinthians 2:15 32 Corinthians 3:3 42 Corinthians 4:7 52 Corinthians 5:20 62 Corinthians 6:1 72 Corinthians 6:16

Page 2 - All Church Lunch G.R.O.W. Hour Mission CornerPage 3 - StewardshipPage 4 - CrossroadsPage 5 - Calendar

Page 6 - Prayers October Helpers Souper Sunday October Birthdays Family Dinner and Movie Night

Page 7 - “New Director of Student Ministry” Fall Festival Wed. Night Dinners

G.R.O.W. Hour

Come on Sunday mornings at 9 AM for a Bible study through video and discussion. This class aims to help us change our whole mindset about church – to learn that ‘loving’ your church doesn’t just mean enjoying it or liking it, but loving the people who are the church by ministering to them in whatever way you can.

Mystery Dinner Theater Mark October 22 on your calendars for this years delightful Mystery Dinner Theater, “Art To Die For.” An art museum’s fundraising gala is genteel, classy, sophisticated and - the scene of a crime? Shocking but true! The victim is Fran, the callous curator.

The suspects? Everyone else, including her mousy assistant, her brother Casey who (with God’s help) loves his sister warts and all, a pretentious artist with perfectly awful paintings, a wealthy woman with a penchant for baby talk with her wittle puppy-wuppy, and the most eccentric couple ever - the narcoleptic old man and his hard-of-hearing wife.

When Fran takes a blow to the head, Detective A.J. and pint-sized sleuth Billy Jo jump on the case. As information is added in drips and drabs, a portrait of an unexpected perpetrator takes everyone by surprise.

Tickets will go on sale in October so be sure to plan a table for four and get your first come, first serve seats reserved.

Don’t worry, if you don’t have four. We will pair you up with a friendly couple or more.

Call the church office, 627-6006, or Kathie Bortz for your reservations. Remember all the proceeds go to adult and youth mission trips here at First Pres. Hope to see you all there!

All-Church Lunch

On October 9th there will be and all-church lunch immedietly following worship. Plan on coming downstairs for some good food and conversations around the table! Mark it on your calendar now! Any donations given for the meal will benefit Crossroads youth ministry.

MISSIONCORNER

Please pray for Thomas J. Ingram’s family. He passed away on September 13, 2016.

Ryley Thorn, the son of Ryan and Bailey Thorn, was baptized on June 5, 2016.

Jessica Cari Baily, the daughter of Mike and Cari Baily, was born on September 10, 2016.

Looking Back

Turning missed opportunities to blessings . . . Each of us give in different ways and in different amounts. We give not according to our ability but according to our understanding of the needs. When a person discovers gratitude as a motive for giving, then heart and mind work together to develop good stewardship habits. Just as we learn how to pray by praying, so we learn how to give by giving. What if we were taught and believe that stewardship is what a person does every single day of life? What if we could be taught what a grateful person does with their money so that they could experience the deep and profound joy of giving? What if, honestly and forthrightly, we discovered the biblical truth: We brought nothing into the world, so we can take nothing out of it (1 Timothy 5:7). What if we could see the truth: we cannot take anything material out of this world, but we do take a record of how we have lived our life and what we have done with what God has permitted us to have and use as long as we live? (Stewardship 6/06).

Financial update . . . Your prayers and support in meeting the financial needs of our church do make a difference.

StewardshipManaging God’s Money

Actual Budget 8/31/16 2016Staff $145,317 $240,778Property 30,441 46,500Christian Ed 10,031 18,900Evangelism 222 2,300Fellowship 1,570 3,600W & S 1,246 2,500Office 7,135 15,500Deacons 2,000 Total Expense $195,962 $332,078

Giving 149,659 274,000Investments 33,290 60,575Other 648 1,050 Total Income $183,597 $335,625 (Shortfall) Surplus $(12,365) $3,547

Ben McCracken – Stewardship

Actual Faith Promise 2016Christian Missions - Crow 1,600Interserve - Nicky Stock 1,600Interserve - Paul & Pat Stock 1,750Caribbean Youth Network 1,600Equip International 1,600Krasnodar, Russia Church 40Wycliffe Bible Translators 1,500JAARS Christian Bible Ministries CBM 2,000Habitat for Humanity - Greene 2,000Pine Springs Camp 3,500CBM - Judy Virgili 1,600CCO 1,600Waynesburg Christian Outreach 1,600Crisis Pregnancy Center 1,600Resurrection Power - Washington Presby 800One Great Hour of Sharing 1,106Miscellaneous 30Washington City MissionFellowship of Christian AthletesCorner Cupboard Food Bank

Total Expense $25,526

Transfer to: Celebrate Recovery Fund 700 Pledged Giving 22,348 Scott Trust 5,019 Balance 12-31-2015 1,046 Total $28,413

Balance $2,187

“For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are

perishing.”

II Corinthians 2:15

CROSSROADSYOUTH MINISTRY

JEN MILLER

Crossroads leader Andrew Zahn and his wife Rachel have been such a bless-ing to this ministry over the years! “Zahn” as the students know him has been serving at Crossroads since his time as a Waynesburg University student. This is his seventh year with our students; his small group guys are now seniors! Zahn and Rachel recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary. Rachel attended the High School summer mission trip to Pocahontas, VA as a leader and is awesome! The Zahn’s are great, if you ever get the chance to talk to them, make sure you say hello!

“Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”Psalm 119:105

CATCH UP WITH THE ZAHN’S

Crossroads Carnival Kick Off

The key verse for crossroads this fall, is Psalm 119:015. “Your world is a lamp unto my feet and a light untoi my path.”

The youth ministry at FirstPresbyterian Church kicked off with acarnival on Sunday, September 11. We had around 30 students, 15 leaders and many volunteers. This event provided a great environment for the students to reconnect with their leaders!

There was a lot to do at the carnival,including a bounce house, games and a photobooth!

Normal Crossroads met on Monday, September 18. Middle School met from6-8 p.m. and High School 7-9 p.m.withmarshmallow dodgeball (a youthgroupfavorite), a High School trip to Wendy’s for frosty’s and fries, and with me, Jen Miller, sharing what God has been doing in my life with the students.

The key verse for Crossroads this fall is, Psalm 119:105. “Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”

I can’t wait to see how our studentsapply this verse to their lives and to see where God’s word takes them as we dive into his word together this fall!!

Sun Mon

Tue Wed

Thu Fri

Sat

1

2 9:00 am GROW

10:00 am Kids Choir 10:30 am W

orship & Communion

3 4 9:30 am Life Group 6:30 pm Stewardship 6:45 pm Property 7:30 pm Session

5 3:15 to 5:15 pm Pathways 5:30 pm W

ed. Night Dinner

6

7:15 a.m. Worship team

at Hardee’s

4:45 pm Praise Team 6:00 pm Bell Choir

7 8

9 9:00 am GROW

10:00 Kids Choir 10:30 am W

orship 11:45 am Crossroads Soup Fundraiser

10 11 9:30 am Life Group

12 3:15 to 5:15 pm Pathways 5:30 pm W

ed. Night Dinner

13 4:45 pm Praise Team 6:00 pm Bell Choir

14 15

16 9:00 am GROW

10:00 Kids Choir 10:30 am W

orship

17 Dinner Theater Rehearsal

18 9:30 am Life Group 6:30 Deacons Meeting Dinner Theater Rehearsal

19 3:15 to 5:15 pm Pathways 5:30 pm W

ed. Night Dinner

20 4:45 pm Praise Team 6:00 pm Bell Choir Dinner Theater Rehearsal

Dinner Theater Rehearsal

22 D

inner Theater Perform

ance

23 9:00 am GROW

10:00 Kids Choir 10:30 am W

orship

24 25 9:30 am Life Group 7:00 pm Missions

26 3:15 to 5:15 pm Pathways 5:30 pm W

ed. Night Dinner

27 4:45 pm Praise Team 6:00 pm Bell Choir

28 5:00 pm Good Neighbor Dinner

29

30 9:00 am GROW

10:00 Kids Choir 10:30 am W

orship 12:00 GW

CO Soup Lunch Fundraiser

31

October 2016

1 Asa Winters Miatta Toothman

3 Nathaniel Baily

4 Bradley Kline Randy Pettit

6 Grace Kalsey

7 Ron Moore

8 Susan Ellis Bryson Barrett

10 Ione Coburn

11 Linda Pollock Cherylen St. John

12 Bill Sukolsky Sara Christer Mackenzie Robinson

13 James Hook

14 Alaina Camps

15 Robert Baily Brianna Pettit

17 Robin McGill Nicole Stephenson

18 Amy Mackor Robert Stephenson

19 Beth Hellems

21 Phil Woods

23 Lindsey McGrath Mary Joe Toothman

25 Loren Dukate

27 Patrecia Baily Amy Sibert

28 Garrett Toothman

29 Shirley Baily Lucas Pettit

30 Gregory Klinefelter Alex Teagarden

Pray for the following service personnel:

Casey Parsons, Jason Cowart,

Edward Wagner, Jake Wilson,

Brandon Brown, Daniel Calvario, Andrew Cowell,

David Calcek, and Drew McConville

Pray for these friends and loved ones in nursing

homes:Clara Baird,

Jim Burns, and Mary Jane Dick

Prayers

1st Pres hosted its first ever Family Dinner and Movie Night on 9/23. Nearly two dozen kids along with their parents and grandparents gathered to share dinner

together, followed by a movie. We watched the animated short, “The Biggest Story,” based on the best-sell-

ing children’s book by Kevin DeYoung. “The Biggest Story” shows children (and adults, alike) how God’s promises from Adam and Eve on came to fruition with the

birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Families enjoyed pizza and chips, followed by popcorn as they watched the

movie. What a fun night and a great blessing for all who attended! If you missed this

movie night, don’t fear! More will be coming in the future!

Family Dinner and Movie Night

OctoberUshers:

Dick Bortz, Matt Blair, Craig Cerra,

Charlie Huffman, Ben T. McCracken, and

Beth Zeth

Nursery Helpers: 2 Caleb Blair 9 Hannah Kalsey 16 Gabe McConville 23 Levi Cerra 30 Elenor Cerra

Deacon of the Month:Lois Riggs

Fall Fundraiser for Greater Waynesburg Christian Outreach

Fall is soup time! Help us raise some much-needed funds for GWCO as you enjoy a yummy

bowl (or 2 or 3) of delicious homemade soup!

Sunday, October 30th Noon-2:00 pm

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church 169 W. College St. Waynesburg

ALL the soup and bread you can eat for only $5 per person ($20 for family of four or more)

Everyone is invited!

Contact GWCO at 724-852-4206 or email Ashley Beaman at ashley.gwco@gmail.com for more info.

Fall Fundraiser for Greater Waynesburg Christian Outreach

Fall is soup time! Help us raise some much-needed funds for GWCO as you enjoy a yummy

bowl (or 2 or 3) of delicious homemade soup!

Sunday, October 30th Noon-2:00 pm

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church 169 W. College St. Waynesburg

ALL the soup and bread you can eat for only $5 per person ($20 for family of four or more)

Everyone is invited!

Contact GWCO at 724-852-4206 or email Ashley Beaman at ashley.gwco@gmail.com for more info.

October Birthdays

Since Josh Sumpter’s move to the staff of Waynesburg University, we have begun the process of searching for our new Director of

Student Ministry.

Here is what has happened to date:1. Jen Miller is serving as our interim Director, and Crossroads, our student ministry, begun. 2. Our search team, consisting of Matt Blair, Sara Christner, Ross Kalsey, Sally Maxwell, Jeff McCracken, & Bill Sukolsky, has begun meeting and working. The team brings a variety of perspectives to our search as elders, deacons, parents, and staff.3. A review/rewrite of the position description and ad has occurred, with session’s approval. The ad has been posted on social media platforms, numerous colleges & seminaries, and our denomination, as well as at Youth Specialties & Ministry A chitects. (The latter two are focused on youth ministry positions.)

Here is what you can do right now:Pray for . . .

. . . Jen, the leaders & students of Crossroads.

. . . the search team, the Holy Spirit’s leading, and the person God is already calling here.

Share with . . .. . . other people the opportunity of this

position. . . the search team the names / contact

information of those who might be interested in serving. Christ & students here

at First Presbyterian

New Director of Student Ministry

Wednesday Night Dinners @ First Pres

Everyone is invited!

Weekly Wednesday dinners have begun.

Take advantage of a cheap dinner out with all your First Pres friends and family!

Enjoy a delicious meal for just $3/person and $2/child ($10 family max and university students are

$1).

The meal will be served starting at 5:30 PM.

If you have children in Pathways, our after school program, your whole family is welcome to stay for

dinner.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and resources (food, games, etc.) to make the Fall Festival a success!

It was a great day spent together. If you have any feedback regarding the festival, please contact me (beckyannjuliano@gmail.com, 518.788.8768).

Becky JulianoDirector of Discipleship & Ministry

1st Pres Music Ensembles Rehearsal Schedule

Praise Team (teen-adult)Thursday 4:45-5:45 p.m.

Handbell Choir (teen-adult)

Thursday 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Children’s Choir (pre-K - 5th)Sunday mornings 10:00 a.m.

Youth Handchime Choir (1st - 12th)Sunday mornings following worship

11:45-12:15 p.m.

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