Parish Herald
The 56th Annual NCNY Gathering of United Methodist Men at Casowasco is September 20-22. Early registrations are encouraged, save $5. Other discounts are available. See Ray Stafford for details and directions to the conference center in Moravia.
Acolytes for
SEPTEMBER :
1st-Caitlyn Donnelly
8th-Rebekkah Bond
15th-James Purvis
22nd-Zach Stratton
29th-CeCe Roy
NORFOLK UMW NEWS
Spiritual growth retreat at Camp Aldersgate September 13-14.
Registration begins at 3 p.m. Friday with dinner at 6. Retreat ends
by 3 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Kathleen Barden will be the spiritual guide.
Cost of $ 57.00 includes 3 meals and 1 overnight. Payment and reservations
are due by August 28 to Louise Matthews, 45 West Orvis Street, apt. 3,
Massena, N.Y. 13662. (Checks payable to NCNY Conference UMW)
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Annual meeting of St. Lawrence District UMW is Saturday, September
28 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Canton UMC. Missionary Dr. Sylvia Reimer,
who recently returned from Zimbabwe will be the speaker. Please make
lunch reservations ($ 5) by calling Ortha Sibbitts at 386-3445.
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The Norfolk unit will meet for dessert Wednesday evening, September
11 at 6 p.m. at the home of Loris King, 10 Hutchins Street, Norfolk.
A video, ìTheressa Hoover: A Woman With purposeî will be shown.
(A look at one courageous woman who is well known to many UMW)
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The communion breakfast for ALL women, and girls of the Sun Rise Sub
District will be at Massena First UMC Sunday, September 22 beginning with
worship at 7 a.m. followed by breakfast at 8. Rev. Beth Benham will
conduct the service. The offering will during the service will benefit
a student attending Africa University. Reservations for the breakfast
should be to Louise Matthews by September 17. Phone 769-5364.
Parish Nurse
BY PAT BURNAP, R.N.
SKIN CANCER
Raymondville UMC celebrated Old Home Week on Sunday, August 4.
Rev. Lenz put together a very heartwarming service of favorite hymns
and readings and it lasted from 10 - noon.Then all went to the fellowship
hall for a meal together. There was every kind of food one could
imagine, much more than we could have ever eaten. Thanks to Ernie Jock
for providing the air conditioners, it made an other wise hot and humid
day bearable.Joan Gladding, who chaired the event, would like to thank
all who had a part in a great day.
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A special meal and Praise and Worship Service was held over the summer
as a good bye to Tammy Murray and family who were leaving the area.Raymondville
Lay Leader Judy Van-Kennen lead the worship service with modern praise
songs intertwined with readings and meditations. As a result of this
service, the church has a monthly praise and worship service, and will
be starting a monthly study
also,on the teachings of John Wesley.
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Choir will be starting again in September. See Judy if interested.
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John Summers is in hospital in Indiana. He fell ill while visiting
his daughter Debbie. He will soon be moved to a nursing home for
rehabilitation. John and Noella would appreciate your prayers.
Kids in the News
For the first time in several years our church has seen some of its
children go to Camp Aldersgate, and not just one, but 4! Matt and
Kristen Foote & Jarrett and Rebekkah Bond all spent time at the United
Methodist Bible Camp in Brantingham Lake.
Events are held throughout the year at both Aldersgate and Casowasco
for kids, adults, church leaders and families. Why not take part
in one of the programs?
UNITED METHODISTS ARE:
A happening people! Involved, committed, diverse, open.
A people who try to be accepting, caring, hospitable and inclusive.
Family and community oriented. A people who are concerned about those
beyond their communities, around the world. Active in mission, responsive.
A people who love music, church suppers and fellowship. Initiators,
with a history of creating ministries related to education, employment,
health and other issues. A people who like to tell the story of Godís
redeeming grace.
Choir practice is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. New members are always welcome.
After worship coffee hour will start in September, if
there is enough interest and helpers. A sign-up sheet for each month
is in the Narthex. Donations, snacks, and someone to serve will be
needed if this fellowship is to continue.
September is the month items are collected for delivering to our elementary
school. There will be a basket in the Narthex for theses items.
Now is a good time-lots of good sales on school items.
Have the people of the Norfolk and Raymondville Churches checked out
the parsonage garage? We have almost reached our goal in this project
. However donations are still needed. They can be sent to Terry
Clark or Leon Burnap as soon as possible. We have a balance of $2700.00
to collect to complete this project.
The FLOCK
Funerals:
Clare M. Tanski, June 7;
James "Jim" D.Bartholomew, June 12;
Aletha E. Ward, June 25;
Craig S. Martin,
July1;
Flurence G. LaPage, Aug 21;
Wendall Ward, Sr., Aug 22;
Blanche Watson, Aug 23.
Weddings:
Charles Fellnor & Bea Farrell, June 15;
MichaelStacy & Tamie Crump, June 22;
Matt Monroe & Robin Bond, July 6;
Michael Lamarche & Carrie Young, and the Blessings of Marriage
Vows for Chad & Barbara Blackburn, July 13;
Travis Hayes & Jessica Graves, Aug 4;
Thomas MacDonald & Sonal Darji, Aug 10;
Donald Barton & Michele Costa, Aug 17;
Michael Dumas & Michelle Power, Aug 24.
Scripture Readers
Sept 1:Mike Spencer Exodus 3:1-15; Pg 41
Sept 8: Diane Purvis: Exodus 12:1-14; Pg 48
Sept 15: Tom Saxby Exodus 14:19-31; Pg 50
Sept 22:Ron Sanborn Exodus 16:2-15; Pg 51
Sept 29:Ron Prutzman Exodus 17:1-7; Pg 52
IT'S "BACK-TO-SCHOOL" TIME: DRIVE CAREFULLY...IT'S "BACK-TO-CHURCH"
TIME: WORSHIP CHEERFULLY!
Now that summer vacation is over - and the kids are back to school
- it's time to come back to church! So, load up the family -
bring a friend - invite a neighbor - because we're back in the spiritual
swing Sunday, Sept 8... We'll celebrate summer - honor our
nation - and remember "9/11"... "Come, Christians, join to sing:" -
9:30 at Raymondville and 11 at Norfolk - "Alleluia! Amen!"
Basic and Advanced Lay Speaking courses are being offered this fall
every Monday evening Sept 16 to Oct 14 from 7 to 9 pm with
two locations to choose from; Potsdam UMC and Philadelphia UMC. The
Basic course gives you not only instruction in worship
leading, but also an introduction to many other ministering opportunities
for your church. The Basic course helps prepare you to
serve your church and Pastor assisting in all its extension ministries:
home and hospital visitation; teaching as well as
preaching; shepherding and evangelism; praise and worship planning
and preparation; taking communion to the elderly and homebound; and much,
much more. If you are already of service to your church or if you have
a desire to serve in a greater capacity, please contact the Pastor for
more information and registration for the Fall Basic and/or Advanced Lay
Speaking courses now.
A new feature in this years newsletter will be a
message from the Lay Leaders of Norfolk and Raymondville sharing their
thoughts with you, taking turns every month.
One of the rules of our household is that on Sunday morning,
we are in church. If there are guests in the house, they have the
option of going to church with us or we excuse ourselves for an hour and
meet back up with them later. When we camp at Robert Moses, we sometimes
go to Grace U.M.C. When we vacation in Ottawa, the Metropolitan Bible
Church is our Sunday worship place. This summer our church every
Sunday policy had us visiting the Wesleyan church, New Testament Church,
Grace and Hogansburg UMCs and the Nichols Memorial Presbyterian Church
in Old Forge. While we enjoyed our visits, and learned new things
at each stop, there is no place like home. As Fall approaches, I
look forward to the routine here at Norfolk First. The people we
have grown to love. The coffee hour after church. Choir practice.
Even the Admin. Board meetings. The familiar banners, hymns, worship
choruses, paraments, stained glass windows, and hugs. The creek of
the floors, the sound of the furnace. We are all so blessed to be
a part of what God is, has and will do here at Norfolk First. Let
us all ask God to renew our commitment to our church and its ministries
as we begin a new season of worship together. Your pastor, Lay Leader,
Admin. Board and Council on Ministries will work hard to make sure we all
get the most out of our time together. Lets make the new Liturgical
year one of great joy as we try to tell others about the greatest story
that has ever been told!
An elderly Christian woman knew her time of death was near. ìSoon Iíll
be rocking in Mosesí bosom,î she told her pastor. ìNo, dear,î said the
pastor, ìthe Bible says itís Abrahamís bosom.î She replied, ìAt my age,
you donít care too much whose bosom it is!î
WHEREAS, September 2002 marks the first anniversary of
the Sept. 11, 2001,terrorist attacks on the United States, and,
WHEREAS, the 2000 General Conference of the United Methodist
Church has called our congregations to participate in the Igniting Ministry
national media effort, and,
WHEREAS, conferences throughout the nation will be recognizing
September 2002 as United Methodist Open House Month, coinciding with the
Back-to-school flight of national commercials,
THEREFORE, I declare September 2002, to be United Methodist
Open House Month in the North Central New York Annual Conference and ask
each congregation to:
Alert every member and constituent about the importance
of inviting others to church and helping visitors feel at home
Participate in a regional training event.
Be in prayer for our church that through the messages
that are broadcast and the hospitality demonstrated, people without a spiritual
home would be
led to find Christ and become His disciples.
Prepare by using Igniting Ministry resources that
have been mailed to your church and the Planning Kit, which is available
through Cokesbury.
AND, in conjunction with the Open House effort, ask each
congregation to set aside Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, for Remembering 9/11 services
commemorating and remembering the tragedy by:
Offering its facilities as a community gathering
place to remember the Sept. 11 events and to pray for wisdom, comfort,
healing, peace and recovery.
Planning a worship service or prayer vigil to
provide continued comfort.
Enlisting support and participation of church
members in the planning and execution of the events.
Taking appropriate action to publicize the events,
invite the community and welcome guests who may attend.
Violet L. Fisher, Bishop
North Central New York
Conference
Hi! Iíve missed our visits over the summer, but all of the
Herald staff enjoyed the vacation. Summers up here have become unpredictable,
and this one was the same. If you donít like the weather, just wait,
it will change!
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On June 15, Charles Fellnor and Beatrice Farrell had a nice church
wedding, and a sit down luncheon at the reception. The bride was
lovely in a shell pink chiffon dress, and the groom wore a suit and ruffled
shirt. Clare Bresee catered the luncheon. It was great and
we wish them well. They are both in their early 70ís, and I have
never seen a happier couple.
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Dave Vesper and my husband Bob played golf together at the hospice
tournament in Canton July 26. It was rained out June 15. They
had a good day.
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After 34 years, Jon Hazen has retired from teaching 8th grade social
studies at NNCS. Rick Short will take his place in the fall.
Rick had been driving back and forth to Calcium (near Watertown) to teach,
and is happy he wonít be doing that any more winters. Jon has been
appreciated, and well liked by students and teachers, and will be missed.
We appreciate all you have contributed over the years Jon. Have a
long and happy retirement.
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When we folded down in June, we were waiting for results of tests
Peggy Molnar had. They found no cancer.
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Scott Ginn, 28 years old, son of Mark and Sandy(McClure) Ginn, had
repeat surgery for a heart valve replacement in Florida. His parents
went down to be with him. We wish him well.
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Kevin Stockwell, who had a liver transplant says heís ìdisgustingly
healthy.î What a miracle! He had so many, many prayers offered
in his behalf. Couldn't happen to a nicer fella!
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Floyd ìDuffî Powellís wife died in June. He used to fill-in when
our pastor was gone, and he was well liked. Our condolences Duff.
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Ed and Linda Molnar arrived June 21 to spend 2 weeks with his mom,
Peggy Molnar. They live in Alaska, He and Bob golfed and had a good time.
Ed is a retired US Army Captain.
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Yvonne Bandy had surgery in July. Missed seeing her in church.
Sheís doing well.
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In early July, Billy & Virginia Bond hosted a pig roast at their
home. Some 50 of their friends attended. They are still eating pork. It
was a 130lb. pig.
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Our church picnic in June was well-attended and the food was good
- also the weather! The service and music prior to the picnic was all done
out of doors. Rev. Lenz handed out citations for anyone who contributes
to the weekly service. Bobís & mine were for being ìhuggersî.
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Giorgi Newtown had a bone scan July 15, and they found no cancer.
She has fought this disease with everything she has, and seems, to be winning.
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Giorgi and Tom Newtown had a party July 6 to celebrate grandson
Loganís first birthday. Rob & Cindy Newtown are the parents. Giorgi
and Tom spent the July 4 holiday at Coleís Creek. Jessica Newtown is doing
well, and has had no problem with her pregnancy. She and Mike are excited
that all is going so well.
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Ed Ferguson suffered with a severe back problem in July. He was
in such pain he had to lie on the floor. Hope itís all better, Ed!
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Matt Bixby made the Deanís List at Cortland SUNY!
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Bryon Shortís mom, Thelma, died June 16 at Canton United Helpers
Home. Thelma was quite a gal, and we always enjoyed our visits.
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Jordy Spencer and Cody Pernice both participated in Massenaís Soap
Box Derby. I believe they are both hockey players also.
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Rebekkah Bond was named as a Student of Month in April. She also
attended Vacation Bible School at the Wesleyan Church in July. Bekkah
picked up a case of chicken pox during the summer and decided she would
be a nice sister and share with her brother. Bekkah had a mild case
but Jarrett is/was just covered!
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Our organist, Peggy Jenner took some well-earned time off this summer,
and Judy VanKennan ably filled in for her. Thanks Judy!
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Father Maroun, who at one time was pastor of the Church of the Visitation,
is now serving the churches in Carthage and Copenhagen, NY. He has been
Director of the Diocesan Mission Office since 1989, and will continue in
this position.
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In May, Meagan, daughter of Dale and Joanne, grand daughter of Harold
and Frances, was given a United States National Award in Spanish, and will
appear in the U.S. achievement Academy yearbook. Meagan is a sophomore
at NNCS.
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Our sympathy goes out to Beverly martin and her family. Her
husband Craig martin, died suddenly of a heart attack on June 27.
They had only been married since August 11, 2001. I loved this couple
and all who knew Craig feel a great lose. He was only 51 years old.
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Norwood-Norfolk May students of the month; Conner Pernice, Alycia
Short and Maddie Stratton.
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Zach Stratton has been playing on a baseball team all summer.
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On July 13, Ersel Papp, Petty Hazen and I, plus friends and relatives,
attended a bridal shower for Leslie Sheldon at the Norfolk American Legion.
The hostesses Shirley Amo, Pat Fanning and Ann Todd had a beautiful luncheon
and Leslie received many wonderful gifts. Her wedding date was in
August and we wish her much happiness. We met her fiance Randy Klein
At the shower.
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There was a good picture in the paper of Royal Sheldon taken at
the Massena Lions annual banquet. He serves as Vice District Governor
of the Lions.
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On June 1, at St. Raymondís Church in Raymondville, Dianna Pruner
became the bride of Scott Storrin. Congratulations.
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Fresh Air girl Nina Brown of Staten Island, Bekkah and Jarrett Bond
and Alexis Sweet, rode a float in the St. Lawrence County Bicentennial
parade. Nina was the guest of Billy and Virginia Bonds family.
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Rev. Lenz and wife Kathy spent a week in late July in Washington
D.C. He was recently appointed registrar at Wesley Theological Seminary,
a United Methodist University.
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Virginia Bond was promoted to being elementary technology coordinator
of Salmon River Schools in July.
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Congraduations to Nancy Paige and Sharleen Jay for their election
to the pastoral Council at the Church of the Visitation.
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Jenny Prutzman and her daughter Hanna spent a wonderful time this
summer visiting relatives and friends in Jens home country England.
Jens son Aaron, is stationed there with the U.S.Army. They
brought back some great photos which we enjoyed seeing.
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Grace Vespers son Robert and his wife Michelle spent Memorial Day
with she and Dave. They live in Mass.
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Donna Spotswood-Woodcocks ex husband Skip, had serious surgery in
early summer. Donna and he take turns staying with her dad Don
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Over the Summer, Bev Patnode has been fighting the return of Cancer
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Mike Evans, the late Joanne Evans son, attended our church June
2 and August 11. Mikes confined to a wheel chair and was happy to
be with old friends.
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On May 19, tulips from Bondís garden and a plant in memory of
Paul Cole graced the altar.
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Bulletins may 19 were given by Ron and Jenny Prutzman in honor of
their 31 wedding anniversary.
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Billy Bond has done a lot of lay preaching at various churches over
the summer. He has begun the long journey towards full time ministry.
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Altar flowers Memorial Day were in memory of Claire Tanski.
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Marc Roy recently spent time in England on a job. How lucky
can you get?
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Helen Nemo was sick in early June.
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Bulletins June 16 were given in honor of the men of our church by
the United Methodist Men. Altar flowers that day given by newly weds
Charles and Bea Fellnor. Also flowers in memory of Ralph Maurer by
his 2 daughters.
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Lily Roy, Heath Spencer and Kelli Lenz were high school graduates
from our church. We wish them well.
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On June 16, Jessica Newtown was named Young Woman of the Year for
2002 for the UMW. She is an active, lovely person.
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June 7 altar flowers were in memory of Craig Martin. I still
canít believe this wonderful guy is gone from us.
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June 30, Judy VanKennen gave the sermon and did a fantastic job!
Thanks Judy.
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Mike Spencers dad went to Syracuse for a cardiac check up.
They gave him the green light.
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Tammy Sweet is not well and needs surgery Sept. 11.
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Our ice cream social was a rousing success! About $720 was
raised. About 200 more than last year.
Thanks to donators, cookers, eaters and the clean-up crew.
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Little Rebecca Hasenauer was suspected of having Lyme disease in
July. The specialist found a bad infection and shes ok. Shes
the daughter of Kathy and mark Hasenauer.
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Elizabeth Roy's mom has not been well this summer.
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Audrey kelly has failed and is unable to attend Mass anymore.
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For those of you who remember Ricky Bosjlie, he called us one day
in late June. He has bought some land in Westville and he and his
wife will build a home and retire there. Rick is retired because
of a degenerative spine. It gives him great pain and he uses a cane.
His wife Beverly has a government job in Maryland and can retire in 3 years.
As a boy and teenager Ricky practically lived at our house. We loved
and enjoyed him. It pleases us to see what a fine man he became.
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In May, Carrie OíConnor, daughter of Diane (Warner) and Arlen OíConnor
graduated from Syracuse University. She has a position this Sept.
teaching at a middle school in Syracuse.
Diane & Arlen recently spent some time at their camp.
Georgi, Edna Densmoreís caretaker, took she & Hilda Warner up for the
day. Arlen took Edna for a boat ride and she loved it.
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In early August Ivan Wing was in hospital again. He has returned
to Highland nursing home.
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On Aug. 4, Al Smith brought a box of t-shirts he had purchased in
bulk. He gave them to anyone who wanted one. Al likes to share
and they were appreciated. Thanks Al.
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On Aug. 11, Kevin Stockwell conducted the service and gave the pastoral
lesson.
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The next newsletter deadline is Sept. 20. Get your news to
me or the Bondís by then.
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Ran into Pat Kishpaugh at a restaurant in Potsdam. Eldest
son Jacob is attending a religious college in Florida. He has dedicated
his life to Christ. Matt, the younger son, graduated from NNCS in
June and will attend Clarkson in the fall to study computer science.
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Kevin Stockwell has accepted a position as assistant pastor at Galilee.
It will not be a full time job. Kevin is still dealing with a lot of physical
problems as a result of his liver transplant. This couple still needs our
love and prayers. Laurindaís mom & dad from N. Carolina have visited
them this summer.
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On Sat, Aug. 10 Ray & Peggy Stafford hosted the Menís Club picnic
at their camp on the Ruddy Rd. It was a wicked hot day, but their camp
is airy and roomy and was a great place to be. Due to weddings, out of
town trips, ball games, etc, we were a small group, but the food, company
and conversation was great! Bill Francis brought his famous beans! They
are delicious and we tried to worm the recipe from him- he just gives hints
though. We had a lovely day!
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Chuck and Bea Fellnor went to New Jersey over the weekend to visit
his relatives. They recently went downstate and picked blueberries. We
got treated to some, they were huge!
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Tom Saxbyís mom and dad, Albert and Joyce Saxby, celebrated their
golden anniversary June 21. Their children gave them a surprise party,
May 11, and they renewed their vows.
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Don Spotswood who spent 33 years of giving to our academic world
has been honored by NNC school officials. They have named the business
suite at the school for him, as a thank you for all he has contributed
over the years. There was a dedication ceremony at the school. Don is 89,
has a good memory and is sharp as ever. Congratulations!
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Zenith Dallos is a grandma! Paul Kenneth Dallos, 8 lbs 14 oz, 22
inches long, was born August 15 in Australia. Mom and Dad are
Barbara and Wade Dallos. He was named after Zenith & Kennyís dads (Paul)
and his granpa Kenny. We send congratulations and love.
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Thanks to all who made services pleasant over the simmer. Especially
lay preachers.
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Enjoy my favorite month of September. Weíll visit in October.
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