The Geneva Pres

JULY/AUGUST

2014

The Presbyterian Church in Geneva 24 Park Place Geneva NY 14456 (315) 789-1343 Website: http://www.PresbyterianChurchInGenevaNewYork.org Rev., Dr. Deborah Lind-Schmitz - Pastor L. Christine Wertman - Director of Music Kathleen Breese - Dir. Christian Education Kate Komara, Lorraine Jones – Children’s Choirs Edna May Langan – Secretary Mark Springmeier – Custodian Virginia Champlin - Chapel Organist Beth Nicholas – Parish Nurse Deb Drennen – Nursery care Diana Capron – Coordinator of Adult Ministries Paula Foote – Coordinator of Youth Ministries Alan Schenck – Financial Administrator Fritz Aude - Treasurer Bette J. Schubert - Clerk of Session

Foremost in my thoughts is a grand thank you for your vote of confidence on June 1. I greatly appreciate your prayers, well wishes and support. The congregational approval was 97% and the Presbytery of Geneva’s vote was 100%. Happily, I am the soon to be installed pastor. However, my transition ministry skills and knowledge will continue to be useful as we move forward. As in nature, change is natural for all life to continue.

Jesus’ parables about agriculture relate well to the church’s future. God, as the foolish, generous farmer sows seeds everywhere, on fertile ground as well as rocky untilled soil. God’s Word is like those tiny seeds scattered into everyone’s hearts. Our responsibility is to prepare the soil by providing the opportunities and nurturing spiritual growth using education, worship and prayer (to name a few). Several sermons will explore “Seeding, Feeding and Weeding” our spiritual garden. We will be studying Jesus’ parables and lessons according to the Gospel of Matthew throughout the summer (see sermon schedule). May you bask in the Son, float upon your baptismal waters and soak up the beauty of God’s creation.

Pastor Deb

Sunday Scriptures Sermon Independence Day July 6 Ps 46, Matt 11:16-19, 25-30 Freedom in Christ Parable of the Sower July 13 Rom.8:1-11, Matt.13:1-9, 18-23 Foolish Farmer? Summer Strategy July 20 Rom.8:12-25, Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Seed, Feed, &Weed Jesus’ Parables July 27 Rom.8:26-39, Matt.13:31-33, 44-52 Net Results August 3 Suzanne Preaching Jesus Walking on Water August 10 Romans 10:5-15, Matt. 14:22-33 Sink or Swim? The Canaanite Woman August 17 Matt. 15: 21-28 Leftovers PR for the Church August 24 Matt 16:13-20 Who Do They Say I Am? August 31 Matt 16:21-28 Stumbling Blocks

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!!! Jackie Augustine has been attending the church with Prashanta, Henry, and Sophie for four years now. She has a PhD in philosophy and teaches ethics at Keuka College. She is also on city council and is co-director of the Seneca7 race with Jeff Henderson. She comes to us by re-affirmation of faith. Eileen (Smith) Broyles is married to Brad, 44 years this month. They moved back to Geneva from Amsterdam NY, to be nearer to family. She is a graduate of Empire State College and retired from her “dream” job after 30 years with a non-profit agency providing services to older adults. She is returning to her Presbyterian roots after 40 years as a Methodist – Brad is a retired Methodist minister! No kids, one cat. Eileen enjoys reading, music, crosswords, yoga and gardening. She comes to us by letter of transfer from Sue Henderson is a retired elementary school teacher, having taught for over thirty years, mostly in the Liverpool Central School district. She and Richard recently moved to Geneva from Baldwinsville. They were formerly active members of the Liverpool First Presbyterian Church. Sue enjoys reading, bicycling, dancing, walking, and gardening. Richard Henderson grew up here in Geneva and was raised as a member of this church. He graduated from Alfred University and Geneseo with degrees in Biology. As a commissioned officer in the Corps of Engineers, he was stationed at Fort Belvoir, Va., Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Long Binh, Vietnam. Having spent more than thirty years as an electronic technician with the U. S. Postal Service, he retired in 2007. He enjoys woodworking, bicycling, reading, ballroom dancing, and gardening. He and Sue come to us by letter of transfer from the First Presbyterian Church in Liverpool.

Jeff Henderson is the son of Sue and Richard. He was born and raised in Baldwinsville and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church there until going away to college. He now lives in Geneva and has worked alongside fellow Presbyterians in his role as race director for the Musselman Triathlon, Fly by Night Duathlon, and Seneca 7 race. In his spare time Jeff enjoys cycling, traveling, cycling while traveling and gardening. He’s also the founder of Geneva Peeps, a new chicken co-op over on State Street. He comes to us be reaffirmation of faith. Alex Hornbeck, his father Dave, and siblings, Jordan and Kyle have been attending here since 2005. He has been a lay leader for our worship services. He will graduate from Midlakes High School this year and will attend Monroe Community College for Graphic Arts. In high school, Alex was on the Screaming Eagles Varsity Swim team for four years. He loves music and enjoys Christian rock groups like Linkin Park. He comes to us by affirmation of faith. Adam and Andrea Robertson moved here in July from Oneonta NY. Andrea teaches biology at Romulus Central School, Adam works in the field seed department at Seedway. Their daughter Hope is 2 years old. They enjoy the outdoors, hiking, biking, gardening, traveling and spending time with family. They have been married for 5 years and come to us by reaffirmation of faith.

Our Graduates High School

Nicholas Adam Sessler son of Lisa and Vern Sessler Salutatorian from WATERLOO HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Class of 2014 – president; Student Council (grades 9-12), Vice President (grade 11); National Honor Society; Interact Club (grades 9-12), Vice President (grade 12); Varsity Club (grades 11-12), President (grade 12); Ski Club (grades 9-12), President (grade 12); Tech Club (grades 9-12), President (grade 12); Making A Difference Club (grades 10-12); Football (grades 9-12), Varsity Captain (grade 12), JV captain (grade 10); Baseball (grades 9-12), Varsity Captain; Indoor Track and Field (grades 11-12); American Red Cross Blood Drive; Empire Farm Days; Rotary Fly-in-Breakfast; Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day; Halloween Pumpkin Express/Corn Maze, Boy Scouts HONORS: Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts, NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Clarkson University Leadership Award, U of R Xerox Award for Innovation and Technology, American Legion Boys State (grade 11), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Good Citizen award (grade 12), Waterloo High School Pin and Key Awards – gold and silver (grade 11) silver (grade 10) bronze (grade 9), Waterloo High School Academic Achievement Awards –US History, Spanish IV, Technology Independent Study (grade 11), Residential Structures, Spanish III, English 10 Honors (grade 10), Earth Science (grade 9), Conversion of a 1994 Toyota pickup truck to an all-electric powered vehicle Tech Club (grade 10) INTERESTS: scuba diving, flying, skiing EMPLOYMENT: Lawn care (grades 9-12), Landscape Maintenance (grades 9-12), Counselor-in-Training Camp Babcock Hovey - Boy Scouts (grade 11) FUTURE PLANS: Penn State University for Civil Engineering.

Amy Goria daughter of Cathy Thurston and Kerry Goria GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Youth Group for 7 years, 3 mission trips, Triennium, Computer Camp at Cornell HONORS: Outstanding music student award for Toeprints in 2012, Bronze and Silver awards for Girl Scouts, God and Me award as a Junior Girl Scout INTERESTS: Dancing for 14 years, playing piano for 11 years, created a photo journal through Powerpoint of the Habitat for Humanity women building in Seneca Falls and assisted with painting EMPLOYMENT: Mr. Twistees, working with pre-schoolers at Toeprints, volunteer at Geneva General Child Care Center (5 summers) FUTURE PLANS: Cayuga Community College for Early Childhood Education. I want to have my own Daycare. Ricky Mysle McCann son of Rick and Melissa McCann GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Autobody repair BOCES, Mission Trip to Baltimore with Youth Group HONORS: Top of the Trades for Autobody (2013) INTERESTS: fixing cars, playing video games, outdoor activities like fishing and boating FUTURE PLANS: MCC for welding and maybe later I’d like to have my own shop for fixing cars and motorcycles Alexander Clayton Hornbeck son of Connie Fuller and David Hornbeck MIDLAKES HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Varsity swim team (grades 9-12), swim club HONORS: Eagles in Flight at Midlakes 2011-2014 INTERESTS: working out, hanging with family and friends, playing video games, drawing EMPLOYMENT: Cobblestone Restaurant, volunteered at Autism Speaks, YMCA and PCC FUTURE PLANS: MCC for Graphic Design

Eli Joseph Saracino son of Peter and Joanne Saracino MIDLAKES HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Midlakes Theatre Experience (leading roles grades 10-12), Class Vice President (grade 12), Class President (grade 10), FCCLA member, National Honor Society, French Honor Society Vice President HONORS: High Honor Roll (grades 9-12), Finger Lakes Scholar Scholarship Award, RBTL Stars of Tomorrow Outstanding Lead Actor Award, Chemistry Achievement Award, Scholastic “Silver Key” Award, RIT Computing Scholarship, DAR Good Citizen Award INTERESTS: Theatrical Arts, bike riding, reading, playing guitar EMPLOYMENT: summer work at corn stand in Geneva, Curvin Players FUTURE PLANS: Boston University for Computer Science Mark Christian Pitifer son of Mark and Leigh Pitifer GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student government, student liaison to safety Committee at Geneva High School, public speaker at Board of Education meetings, National Honor Society (president grade 12), PBIS Officer, Concert and Jazz band (pit orchestra trumpet), MC basketball games and school assemblies, soup kitchen volunteer, alter server at our Lady of Peace Parish, Acolyte at The Presbyterian Church, campaigning for local politicians HONORS: Boy’s State of NY, nominated to Boy’s Nation, All County Jazz Band, Best Soloist at Gorham Pageant of Bands, NYSMA, MVP (golf and bowling – grade 12), Graham Sharman Memorial Golf Scholarship INTERESTS: government, music (trumpet) EMPLOYMENT: Assistant to John S. Rossi PGA Golf Pro at Geneva Country Club and Locust Hill, assistant to Management at Sunset Bowl, landscaping FUTURE PLANS: HWS for Political Science/Government and Business Administration

College

Associate’s Degree Heather Drennen Campbell from FLCC with an RN degree. She and her family will be moving to Morrisville.

Bachelor’s Degree Katelyn Hadyk Magna Cum Laude from Binghamton

University with a degree in Management - major in Management, minors in Consulting and Leadership and Marketing. Pursuing an MBA at Binghamton in the fall. Interning this summer at the global data office at Bloomberg, Princeton NJ in the global data analytics department. Anthony Saracino Summa Cum Laude from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts with a BA degree in Cultural Studies and Communication, a minor in Music Composition and Performance. A Phi Beta Kappa scholar. He will be interning with the Luxembourg-American Cultural Society in Belgium, Wisconsin, collecting oral histories from Luxembourg-Americans. Afterwards, he plans to return to Worcester to pursue artistic and intellectual interests.

Master’s Degree Bridget Saracino, received her Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Brown University/Trinity Repertory Company. Has worked with the Brown/Trinity Playwrites Repertory Company and will do so again this summer before moving to New York City to pursue her acting career.

Doctorate Degree Dexter Benedict – Honorary Doctorate from Keuka College.

Four graduating seniors are members of Boy Scout Troop 4, sponsored by this congregation since 1917. Each is an Eagle Scout.

Robert G. Nicholas, son of Beth and John Nicholas Salutatorian from GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: cross-country (captain), swimming and diving, and track teams, National Honor Society, Master Minds, consistently named to the principal’s list, trumpeter in the jazz and marching bands and orchestra, member of Youth Group at Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, volunteers in that congregations’ children’s ministry, Boy Scouts HONORS: Eagle Scout, two cross-country all-star teams, American Legion Boys’ State (grade 11), 2012 Expedition to Philmont Scout Ranch, black stripe rank in martial arts INTERESTS: martial arts for 6 years, music FUTURE PLANS: University of Rochester for Mechanical Engineering and will participate in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Patrick J. Connor IV, son of Erica Cooney-Connor and Pat Connor III, GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: member of the GHS baseball and golf teams, the JV basketball team, and the concert and jazz bands, volunteered at the Geneva Little League park, Kids College, Geneva Heroes and a tutoring program at Trinity Episcopal Church, Boy Scouts HONORS: Eagle Scout, American Legion Boys’ State (grade 11), 2012 Expedition to Philmont Scout Ranch, Hands of Christ Award from Bishop Salvatore R. Matano of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester EMPLOYMENT: Hobart and William Smith Colleges FUTURE PLANS: HWS

Corey B. Ferrer, son of Mary and John Smith of Clifton Springs MIDLAKES HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: has played on the baseball and basketball teams at Midlakes High School, Boy Scouts HONORS: Eagle Scout, honor roll, 2012 Expedition to Philmont Scout Ranch, EMPLOYMENT: Ashton Place in Clifton Springs Alec G. Pierce, son of Christina and Jeff Pierce GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Boy Scouts, GHS baseball team, the swimming and diving team, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, National Honor Society HONORS: Eagle Scout , American Legion Boys’ State (grade 11), high honor roll. EMPLOYMENT: Madia’s Big M FUTURE PLANS: State University College at Brockport for Business Administration and Sports Management

The Worship Committee would like to let people know that we will worship together with one service at the Presbyterian Church beginning at 9:30 in our Sanctuary. We look forward to seeing you this Summer! SUMMER COMMUNION The Worship Committee would like to let people know that we will be celebrating Communion during the summer, on July 6th and August 3rd. For the summer months, Communion will be served in the front of the Sanctuary. Those who are able, we ask that they come forward to receive the sacrament, and upon returning, spend some quiet time in prayer and reflection. Those who are not able to come forward only need to simply indicate and Pastor Deb will then go to them so that they may be served from where they are seated. Members seated on Fellowship Hall-side of the church and the right side of the center pews will exit their pews and come down the interior isle, move forward, receive the bread, the cup, move to their right across the front of the Sanctuary and return to their pew by walking up the exterior isle on Fellowship Hall-side. Members seated on Washington Street -side of the church and the left side of the center pews will exit their pews and come down the interior isle, move forward, receive the bread, the cup, move to their left across the front of the Sanctuary and return to their pew by walking up the exterior isle on Washington Street -side. Elders from the Worship committee will help to usher during Communion and to ensure that all are served.

SUMMER CALENDAR

July 4 – Church office closed July 6 – Communion Worship Service – 9:30 July 8– Adult Education Committee – 5:30 July 13- Worship Service – 9:30 July 18 – Twilight Support Group – 10:30 July 20 – Worship Service 9:30 July 24 – Let’s Talk – 6:00 – South Parlor July 27 – Worship Service – 9:39 August 3 – Communion Worship Service – 9 :30 August 10 – Worship Service – 9:30 August 11 – Christian Ed Committee – 7:00 August 16 – Installation Service for Rev. Lind Schmitz – 2:00 August 17 – Worship Service – 9:30 August 21 – Let’s Talk – 7:30 – at the home of Tim and Sandy Merwarth at 1136 Earls Hill Road, Penn Yan. August 22 – September Newsletter Deadline – noon August 25 – Staff Retreat – 9:00 – Wertman Cottage August 31 – Worship Service– 9:30 September 1 – Church office closed

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Let’s Talk…About Issues This Summer Summer gatherings devoted to informal discussions of issues following a dessert, wine and coffee time July 24 Twelve Years a Slave. We will watch the DVD of Twelve Years a Slave and then discuss the social and redemptive aspects of the film. This film is about our culture at an earlier time in our history and yet speaks to us today in many ways. The program will be in the south parlor of the Presbyterian Church in Geneva. August 21 Toxic Charity. Jim Gerling, pastor emeritus of the Presbyterian Church in Geneva, will lead a discussion on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help, and How to Reverse It by Robert D. Lupton. Toxic Charity shows us how to start serving needy and impoverished members of our communities in a way that will lead to lasting, real-world change. Several copies of the book will be made available in the church library for participants to read. It is suggested that you read the book before the discussion. The program will be at the home of Tim and Sandy Merwarth at 1136 Earls Hill Road, Penn Yan.

Programs are from 7-9 p.m. RSVP to church office (789-1343)

Or register on the church’s website www.pcgny.org Programs are limited to 20 people

The Adult Education Committee offers these programs. For more information, please contact Ellen Reynolds or Diana Capron.

Summer Sunday Sermon Dialog When: Following the Sunday Morning Worship Service

What: Opportunity to discuss the morning lectionary and sermon Where: South Parlor Who: All are welcome to bring their Fellowship time refreshments and join in the discussion. Faith in the News Stop at the round table in the Fellowship Hall Join or start a discussion about something in the news. Sunday mornings

FRIENDS AND FELLOWSHIP Young adults have demanding careers, children in daycare or with busy activity schedules, and eventful lives. This summer, the Adult Education Committee will be forming a sharing group, Friends and Fellowship, to provide an opportunity for young adults to talk about how to manage such multi-faceted lives. Faith, church, worship… are all words that we consider when we picture the spiritual side of our lives. These are not words that exist in a void, but that grow and are enhance within the nurturing experiences of those with whom we share faith. Friends and Fellowship will provide those nurturing experiences that help manage life and enhance faith. Initially the group will meet once a month on Sunday afternoons from 2-4 p.m. and babysitting will be provided. Activities will be determined by the interest of the group. Videos, books, board games, an invited speaker or even a picnic in the park are all possibilities. If you are interested in becoming a part of this group please contact Diana Capron, the church office or any member of the Adult Education Committee.

Have a nice summer. See you in September. RALLY DAY IS Sept. 7

AUGUST 11, 2014, 7:00

CAMPBELL’S SOUP UPC CODES Please save your UPC CODES BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION to benefit Geneva Head Start 2 CENTS – A - MEAL We will collect 2 cents offerings on JULY 6 & AUG. 3 You can make a difference in the lives of hungry people!!! RECORDED SERVICES Sunday services are recorded and available on CD to borrow from the church office.

PASTOR DEB – deblindschmitz@pcgny.org EDNA MAY – eml22@rochester.rr.com Website: http://www.presbyterianchurchingenevanewyork.org

__________ • Upcoming Events: July – Date & Time –TBA – PW meeting

The 60th Strawberry Festival & Bake Sale sponsored by the Presbyterian Women was very successful. We wish to “Thank” all the members that volunteered their time in various jobs and those that furnished cakes and baked goods. The weather was perfect and the community participation

with fellowship made the evening a delight. A big “Thank You” to the entire committee which included: Donna Newcomb – Chairperson Cakes – Janet LaRocca Bake Sale – Ellen Reynolds Hull/Slice Berries – Donna Newcomb Cashiers – Donna Newcomb Set-up – Nancy Miller/Jackie Schmit Serving Lines – Brittney Penta Kitchen Service & clean-up – Laurie Pane Clean – up – Rick Bley Publicity – Nancy Taylor Supplies – Colleen VanAllan Entertainment – Deb Oswald

FRIENDSHIP BIBLE STUDY GROUP- See you in September NEEDLES GROUP– See you in September

HYMNALS - THANKS YOUS AND A FAREWELL There have been 83 hymnal donations given in memory of or in honor of loved ones. More than $1,200.00 has been raised and returned to our Fine Arts Fund. We thank John Komara and Ti Siebert for printing book plates for the hymnals. These book plates have been placed in hymnals in both the chapel and the sanctuary. Please notice them when you come to worship. As we come to the end of this program year at church, I want to thank musicians of all ages who have enhanced worship for our congregation. Of special note are those in music leadership: Sandy Campbell, Virginia Champlin, Kate Komara, and Lorraine Jones. Finally, we say a fond farewell to Sandy Campbell with gratitude and sadness. She served as our sanctuary organist for almost 10 years and as the Adult Bell Choir director for several years. We will miss Sandy but are glad she has found an organist position close to her home. Blessings to Sandy! Faithfully, Chris Wertman

Dear Church Family, It looks like summer is finally here!!! I hope everyone can relax and enjoy the warmth. Now that the warm weather is here I would like to give you some reminders to keep you safe and healthy this summer. DEHYDRATION is a major problem people visit the emergency room for over the summer. When it is hot we tend to lose a lot of water but we don’t replace it. Young children, people with chronic illnesses, and the elderly are at high risk for dehydration. People do not necessarily feel thirsty when they are low on water. A good gage of how well hydrated you are is the color of your urine and the amount you put out. If you suddenly seem to visit the bathroom less often and your urine is a dark or amber color, better grab a glass of water and start guzzling!! Signs of dehydration are headache, dizziness or lightheadedness, feeling very tired, being very irritable, increased heart rate and respiratory rate and in extreme cases confusion and blacking out. So DRINK! (Water please, alcohol is dehydrating and can make matters far worse.) FOOD POISONING is about as miserable as it gets. Ask anyone who has suffered through a bout of this, at some point you wonder if you’d be better off dead. Be very careful at picnics, grad parties, etc. Folks don’t always keep track of how long food has been sitting out in the heat or that grills and tables have been cleaned well. Don’t eat anything that should be kept cold or any grilled foods that should be hot that are left out over 2 hours and are luke-warm. If it is over 90 degrees and food is sitting out, after 1 hour it is off limits. Food items containing fish and mayonnaise are often culprits in food poisoning. SUNBURN is annoying, skin cancer can be deadly. A “savage tan” may not be a healthy thing in later life. Don’t forget to use sunscreen and reapply it as needed. I will have pamphlets out on the Health table dealing with different skin cancers. BATS (the flying type) are around. DO NOT IGNORE a bat bite or scratch. I had to go through the rabies shot protocol when one ended up getting stuck in my hair one night. They have a high rate of rabies (which is a horrible way to end your life). Insect stings and fun plants such as poison ivy and oak can really goof up your summer plans. I will have information out on how to avoid/ treat these summer pests as well. Have a Wonderful Summer and God Bless, Beth

AHHH … Summer in the Finger Lakes! What could be better? We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the country. And Geneva is in full bloom with the lake, fine restaurants, wineries and new businesses popping up all the time. The warm days of summer offer many opportunities to get out and about. Your summer adventures may find you sticking close to home or hitting the road with family and friends. With many of us on the go, we may not see your church family as often as we would like. The deacons want you to know that we are still available this summer to help you get where you need to go. We welcome the opportunity to assist you in getting to church on Sunday (9:30), to doctor’s appointments, to the grocery store, etc. If you are in need of transportation, please call Dan Schreher, 585 526-4756, or Edna May in the Church office. Wishing you all a beautiful and blessed summer!!! Sandy McDonald

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE AUGUST 22 - NOON

SERRVInternational Fair Trade Gift Shop SERRV Shop will be closed July and August. However anyone wishing to find a gift for graduations, weddings or any special occasion can request a personal shopping time any Sunday or during the week. Just call the church office or talk to one of our committee members, Sandra Ansley, Beverly Burrall, Sandra Eberle, Paula Fox, Elfredia Frick, Jean Harman, Barbara Maw, Carol Morse, Kathy Price, Jackie Schmit, Lou Tarr. The new catalog is out and if we do not have an item you want it can be ordered. Every item in the catalog has been chosen by SERRV in New Windsor Maryland based on multiple factors that are not the norm in business. A relationship is established with a local organization in one of the 32 countries supplying crafts. This relationship ensures artisans are paid and treated fairly, that the environment is protected and that beneficial social programs are offered in their communities. Together products are designed giving consideration to the available skills and materials and how these handcrafts could fit into customer lifestyles. It is a meaningful process that guarantees SERRV and our local mission project is committed to fighting poverty in many developing countries. Your support is welcome and needed.

Just a reminder – Our Parish Nurse is NOT an emergency responder. If you have a true emergency you need to call 911.

THANK YOU ! ! ! WITH GRATEFUL APPRECIATION I thank you so very, very much for the prayers, phone calls, e-mails and lovely cards and notes I received at the time of my fall. I was overwhelmed with your thoughtfulness. I am so blessed to be a part of this loving, caring community of faith. Peace, love and joy, Sandra Ansley

The Memorials and History Committee recently received several donations:

In memory of Freda Umiker, by Stuart and Barb Messur, of Geneva. In memory of Leona Choffin, by Mr. & Mrs. Allister Wickens, of Waterloo, and Stuart and Barb Messur and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Geneva. In memory of Mary Ellen Finster, by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Geneva.

COMMUNITY LUNCH PROGRAM The Presbyterian Church is serving on THURSDAYS IN AUGUST The Community Lunch Program of Geneva provides a nutritious meal to people who are hungry, raises awareness about hunger and empowers the community to respond to this need. The Presbyterian Church has agreed to provide the volunteers for the Thursdays of August. If you want to help with this ministry of compassion please sign up in the space below and put the sheet in the offering plate or return it ASAP to the church office or call the office, 789-1343. Please plan to work from about 9:30 am-1:00 pm. YES!! I want to help with the Community Lunch Program in August. I will work Confirmation-Thursday, August 7 _____Thursday, August 14 _____Thursday, August 21 _____Thursday, August 28 I am willing to be: ____Kitchen coordinator ____helper Name:_____________ e-mail:_________ Phone: ____________________

STATISTICS

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GENEVA

Baptisms Hope Marielle Robertson – 2-4-12 Daughter of Andrea and Adam Robertson

Deaths Dorothea Campbell Clyde – member #173 – died 7-15-13 Stanley Hamling – member #302 – died 9-14-13 Laura Clise – member #171 – died 10-11-13 Gary Braun – affiliate member – died 1-13-14 Freda Umiker – member #749 – died 1-15-14 Leona Choffin – member #165 – died 3-19-14 Mary Elizabeth Barnard Holden – member #50 – died 4-20-14

DRIVE-UP BOTTLE AND CAN COLLECTION Boy Scout Troop 4 will hold a drive-up bottle and can collection from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 12 in the Washington Street driveway at the church. Family and friends, neighbors and cousins are asked to start saving deposit bottles and cans now -- from water, soda and beer -- and plan to drop them off at the church. Scouts will be available that morning to help unload bags or boxes from vehicles. All proceeds will help the Scouts and leaders go to the Sea Base National High Adventure area in Florida in February. SUNDAY, JULY 27 The American Traveling Morrice, will be touring in the Finger Lakes region this summer. The folk dance group will perform in Geneva at Pulteney Park on the morning of Sunday, July 27th at 10:30. Their talented musicians will provide the live music that accompanies these energetic dances and the performance will last between 20-30 minutes. People may recall their previous performance when they were in Geneva in August of 1993. The performance is free, but donations at the end of their performance are appreciated. For more information, please visit their website: http://www.americantravellingmorrice.org/doku.php/about Consider leaving a legacy to the church … If you wish you could do more to continue our mission, YOU CAN! Include The Presbyterian Church in Geneva in your will. Your bequest will assure that our church continues serving Geneva and the larger community. Thank you very much for considering this! – The Foundation Committee

The Treasurers remind everyone that bills still need to be paid during the summer. Please keep your pledge up-to-date either by placing in the offering plate any Sunday or by mailing in to the church office at 24 Park Place. Have you considered electronic transfers for your pledge? This can easily be established for a monthly transfer throughout the year to make your life simpler. Contact Alan Schenck for more information – 789-1343 or schenck@rochester.rr.com Thank you. HMMMM!!!!!!! The Light Turned Yellow... The light turned yellow just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she missed her chance to get through the intersection, dropping her cell phone and makeup. As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a holding cell. After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects. He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker, the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the 'chrome-plated Christian fish emblem' on the trunk, so naturally.... I assumed you had stolen the car."