The Geneva Pres

2016

The Presbyterian Church in Geneva 24 Park Place Geneva NY 14456 (315) 789-1343 Website: http://www.PresbyterianChurchInGenevaNewYork.org Rev., Dr. Deborah Lind-Schmitz - Minister Richard Cox - Director of Music and Adult Bell Choir Director Linda Hanson Cox, Church Organist Kathleen Breese - Dir. Christian Education Lisa Gage, Lorraine Jones – Children’s Choirs Edna May Langan – Secretary Mark Springmeier – Custodian Beth Nicholas – Parish Nurse Deb Drennen – Nursery care Paula Breese – Coordinator of Youth Ministries Alan Schenck – Financial Administrator Fritz Aude - Treasurer Bette J. Schubert - Clerk of Session Fred Schuhle – Asst. Clerk of Session Art Lewis - Webmaster

Seven Summer Practices

It started with the Friday night book study discussion, ”Serve God, Save the Planet. “There is agricultural wisdom in the scriptural mandate to let a field rest or go fallow every seven years”, I added thinking this wisdom is common knowledge. “But, it’s been lost in our over scheduled lives”, the group chimed in. The concept of Sabbath, of sacred rest applies to all living things and should be revived. People need to rest after working six days. Keeping the Seventh day holy was not about piety as much as it is about keeping spiritually and physically healthy. God rested on the seventh day after working six days to create the world, why don’t you rest after work? The spiritual practice of stopping to rest at sunset is another way to keep in touch with the rhythm of the earth. During one of my spiritual retreats I gave everyone a small dot to place on their analog clocks. Place the dot on the number seven to remind yourself to stop and pray at 7 am and 7 pm. It’s easier than sunrise and sunset prayers. However, during the summer retreats, my group would go out to watch the sunset in silent prayer. Finding the right time for prayer is not a chore if you just take a minute or two, to reflect the events of the day. Thank God along the Way. A Seven minute prayer at seven. Begin your day with a prayer walk, at seven am or whenever you get up. It doesn’t matter if you pick the sunrise/sunset or the 7 AM/PM sacred time method. Every day is enveloped in prayer. Start with the habits your already enjoy and revive your spirit. Consider your favorite places, scenes which feed your soul, chairs that comfort you. This place becomes your sacred space, where you can relax and read, pray, write, or meditate. Every time you sit there it has the power to calm your spirit and revive your soul. There are many Spiritual practices to connect with God and your own spirit. I’ve listed seven below that I will teach this summer.

1. Sunrise/sunset Meditation or Seven and Seven Sabbath 2. Labyrinth: Prayer Walk 3. Lectio Divina: Divine Reading / Listening to God 4. Expand your Divine Vocabulary 5. Spiritual Gardening 6. Water color 7. Writing your Gospel

May the Spirit of God be with you, Pastor Deborah Lind-Schmitz

HYMNS & SCRIPTURES July and August 2016 July 3 Sermon: Freedom in Christ Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Living the Question: Lesson Three: Thinking Theologically July 10 Communion Scriptures: Genesis 1:1 “In the Beginning”, John 1:1, Psalm 104 Sermon: “How Does your Garden Grow?” Living the Question Lesson: Stories of Creation July 17 Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Sermon: Water Color Sermon Living the Questions: Lives of Jesus Part 1 July 24 Scriptures: Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon: Go and Do! Living the Question Lesson: Lives of Jesus: Part 2 August 7 Communion Scripture: I Corinthians 13 Sermon: Do People Really Change? Living the Questions: A Passion for Christ: Paul (Part One) August 14 Scriptures: Jeremiah 18:1-11 Sermon: “A Work in Progress” Living the questions: Paul: Transitions and Second Chances August 21 Blessing of the Animals (outside ) Deuteronomy and Genesis selections Sermon: Choose Life, Receive the Blessing No formal class, just bless the animals August 28 Guest Preacher No Adult Ed

SUMMER CALENDAR July 3– Worship Service – 9:30

– Church office closed July 5 – Adult Ed Committee – 5 :30 July 10- Communion Worship Service – 9 :30 Adult Ed – 10 :30 July 12 – Let’s Talk at Tim and Sandy Merwarth’s 1136 Earls Hill Rd. Penn Yan – 7 :00 July 17 – Worship Service 9 :30 Adult Ed – 10 :30 July 24 –Worship Service – 9 :39 Adult Ed – 10 :30 July 25 – Mission Committee – 7 :30 July 31 – Worship Service – 9 :30 Adult Ed – 10 :30 August 7 – Communion Worship Service – 9 :30 Adult Ed – 10 :30 August 14– Worship Service – 9 :30 Adult Ed – 10 :30 August 16 – Worship Service – 9 :30 August 19 – September Newsletter Deadline – noon August 25 – Let’s Talk – 7:30 – at Merwarth’s August 28 – Worship Service– 9:30 Adult Ed – 10 :30 September 4– Worship Service – 9 :30 September 5 – Church office closed

We will worship TOGETHER in ONE SERVICE at The Presbyterian Church until SEPTEMBER 11. The service will begin at 9:30 in our Sanctuary. We look forward to seeing you this summer!! Request from the Chancel Guild For our summer Sunday services, we would appreciate it if members would donate flowers from their gardens. Donors could either arrange two bouquets in vases we supply or provide the flowers to a Chancel Guild member to arrange. If you have flowers to offer, please contact Edna May (789-1343, secretary@pcgny.org) or Ti Siebert (789-4092, tisiebert@hotmail.com). Please indicate which Sunday you could provide the flowers. Thank you. We are also in need of empty juice cans (tall) or stewed tomato cans (shorter) for taking chancel flowers after the Sunday services to our members in the hospital or nursing homes. Please bring the cans to the church office. Thank you.

Our Graduates High School

Stephanie Smart – daughter of Chris and Larry Smart Valedictorian – GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Varsity soccer, track; Interact Club, Envirothon, Church: Sunday School Teacher, Acolyte and Acolyte Director, Session, I&S Committee, Youth Group, lay reader HONORS: Valedictorian, National Honor Society, Cornell Tradition Fellow, National Merit Scholarship Commended Student, Geneva High School Faculty Award, 2016 Scholarship for Academic Excellence INTERESTS: flute, piano EMPLOYMENT: NYS Agricultural Experiment Station – Weber Lab FUTURE PLANS: Cornell University – majoring in Biometry and Statistics

Benjamin Aliperti – son of Kim and Vinny Aliperti Salutatorian – GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Captain of Varsity swim team, Varsity soccer, track and field, Treasurer Drama Club, Vice President Interact Club, Treasurer Model UN Church: Acolyte, Youth Deacon, Youth Group, usher HONORS: Salutatorian, National Honor Society (VP in charge of Community Service), Dartmouth Book Award, Geneva High School Faculty Award, 2016 Scholarship for Academic Excellence INTERESTS: taking care of his cat, Paulie EMPLOYMENT: NYS Lifeguard at Seneca Lake State Park FUTURE PLANS: Northeastern University – majoring in bioengineering

Sarah Aliperti –daughter of Kim and Vinny Aliperti GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Varsity cross country, track; Drama club, Model UN Church: Acolyte, Youth Deacon, Youth Group, lay reader, usher HONORS: National Honor Society, Wellesley College Book Awd. INTERESTS: singing, acting, drawing and painting EMPLOYMENT: Belhurst Wine and Gift Shop FUTURE PLANS: Ithaca College – exploratory, looking toward Musical Theatre Alison Lamb – daughter of Bill and Lauren Lamb GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Model UN (treasurer 10th grade), Master Minds, Drama Club, Varsity Singers (Drum Major 12th grade) Girl Scout Troop 937, Fermata Nowhere, Leadership Institute HWS, GHS History trip to Greece & Italy Church: Youth Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Acolyte and Acolyte Director, Usher, Lay Reader, Youth Group, 3 Youth Group Mission Trips HONORS: National Honor Society, NYSSMA Level 6 solo oboe & voice, NYSSMA All County band, nominated for Girls’ State, Silver Award Girl Scout Troop 937, Bronze Award Girl Scout Troop 937, CMUBC Best Small School Delegation 2015, Commended Scholar for National Merit Scholar, RPO Holiday Pops Gala participation, PEO Scholarship Award, National School Choral Award INTERESTS: Irish & Lyrical dance, sailing EMPLOYMENT: NYS Experiment Station summers 2014 & 15 FUTURE PLANS: Clark University

Alexandra Berg-Pappert – daughter of Kathrin Berg and Debra Pappert GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Varsity swimming, Band, Interact Club, Math League, Green Club, Link Crew Church: Acolyte, Youth Group HONORS: Athlete of the Month, National Honor Society, American Chemical Society, AP Scholar Award, FLTCC Top of the Trade, Technical Honor Society through New Visions, MVP for woman's swimming. INTERESTS: swimming, working out, nutrition, travelling EMPLOYMENT: Lifeguard at Lochland School FUTURE PLANS: Simmons College for Physical Therapy Alaina Miller – daughter of Nancy and Dan Miller GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Link Crew, HWS Leadership Institute, homecoming activities, Run for Elephants, Festival of Nations, class fund raisers, volunteer for Musselman, Relay for Life, football chain crew, Beverly Animal Shelter Church: Acolyte, usher, lay reader, Youth Group HONORS: National Honor Society, Local PEO Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, NYS Art Teachers’ Association INTERESTS: drawing, photography, sailing, watching sports, cooking, baking, fishing, crafts, music, time with family EMPLOYMENT: Shari’s Derma Technologies FUTURE PLANS: Delta College at SUNY Brockport

College Associate’s Degree Danielle vonHahmann graduated from FLCC in Dec. 2015

with a degree in Liberal Arts Sciences in child care.

Bachelor’s Degree Kristin Oswald – BS in Health and Wellness, minor in Psychology from Canesius College. Going for Masters in Occupational Therapy at University of Buffalo. Allison Chapin - BS in history from Colgate University. Will be attending Northeastern University in Boston to study public history for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree. Has been awarded a Stipend Graduate Assistantship in the History Dept. Her goal is to work in a museum. Danae Wetherbee - BS in Health Science with a minor in Psychology from Nazareth College. She will remain at Nazareth for 2 years to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. LaVerne Sessler - BS in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science. He will continue on at Syracuse as part of a 5 year program for his MBA. Noah Pitifer – BA in film from University of Nevada Las Vegas. Will work for a film company in Hollywood CA. Master’s Degree Aaron Williams - Master of Science in Nursing as Family Nurse Practitioner from Upstate Medical University. He was selected into a competitive residency program at the University of Rochester at Highland Family Medicine. After completing his residency he hopes to find a job in primary care in our community. Doctorate Degree Gregory Bonney – Juris Doctor from State University at Buffalo Law School, magna cum laude. Has been admitted to the bar and will practice with his father, Sam Bonney, in Waterloo

Upcoming Events:

We appreciate and thank everyone who was involved in any way with making the Strawberry Festival a big success. A special thank you to our co-chairs Donna Newcomb and Bev Burrall. Thank you for baking and helping with memorial receptions. We appreciate everyone’s involvement. If you are willing to help in any way and have not been contacted, please contact either Donna Newcomb or Ann Warner.

Friendship Study Group – see you in Sept. The PW Bible Study will be taking the summer off. We will begin again in September on the Third Monday of each month beginning at 10:30 followed by lunch “out.” Our hope is to rotate and share the lesson leadership with that month’s leader choosing where we will go for lunch. Others that do not want to participate in the Bible Study or are unable to come for the study are still being welcome to join us for lunch at 11:45. Of course, lunch is “Dutch Treat.” Needles/Craft – Will not meet during the summer months CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Barbara Lamb is the Volunteer of the Year at Geneva Historical Society.

PW BIRTHDAY PARTY On June 5th Presbyterian Women had a delightful, informative, and inspiring birthday party. Many attended to hear Linda Werts from Park Presbyterian Church tell us about her experiences helping to build a school in South Sudan for girls with Building Minds in South Sudan, as well as a scholarship program for midwifery. She showed us very ingenious solar lanterns that are given to the girls so they can study at night in their homes without electricity. At least $100 was donated by individuals to purchase more lanterns to add to the $200 PW donated last year. Linda sent her grateful thanks for these donations. After lunch, while waiting for birthday cupcakes, Pastor Deb and Virginia Champlin led a sing-along of songs of the four seasons, to celebrate everyone’s birthday months. Many thanks to the committee Eileen Boyles, Barbara Gunn, who made most of the food and provided presents and favors for everyone, Ann Warner, and Ellen Reynolds.

Looking Back, Moving Forward

When I was younger, I was invited to serve as a Youth Elder; I attended monthly Session meetings, and that’s where I first learned how committee meetings are run. Around that time, my grandmother was on the Deacon committee and I would help her sometimes. I fondly recall doing things like helping to put out snacks and juice, picking up the pew pads, and helping pack the boxes and bags for our members away at college. Now as an adult, I myself am a Deacon - a title which initially confused the students at the Catholic school where I teach since the term “Deacon” has a different meaning for them. During a recent picnic, the Deacon committee reflected on some of the activities that we’ve been involved with throughout the year, and we realized that not everyone in our own congregation knows what we do. So, I wanted to share a little bit about some of our projects. In the past year, we’ve raised over $1,300 through such events as the Harvest Dinner, Supper & A Song, and the Talent Show. The money we collect is donated to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund and goes to support families in our area in various ways. Deacons also serve Communion at the local nursing homes and visit residents there as well. Members of our group send cards to members and friends to offer support as well as those who simply struggle to get to Church each Sunday. We also assist with Coffee Hour, the transportation of members to services as needed, and ushering. In general, our group tries to help take care of the emotional and spiritual well-being of our Church community, and offer support to the wider Geneva/Finger Lakes area as well. The Deacons are just one of many committees that help the Presbyterian Church to be a warm, welcoming, and safe place in our community. I personally love being a Deacon because I want to have an active role in including others – plus, it’s a fun, supportive group! Perhaps I’ll see you on the committee in the future! with smiles, ~Ryan Kincaid

Dear Church Family, Summer is finally here! Sun, water, picnics and fun are on the agenda. I just want to remind you of some safety tips to keep this summer healthy, safe and happy. The top item to remember is to drink enough water and stay well hydrated. If you are outside in the heat, working or playing hard, you need to drink more than usual. There are many people who end up hospitalized due to dehydration over the summer. It can cause confusion and dizziness. If your urine becomes darker in color and your skin is less elastic you need to drink more. Use sunblock 30+ with UVA and UVB, whenever out in the sun. You need to reapply after getting wet, and every 2 hours if you are out in the sun. Have your doctor check out any skin abnormalities that you find. Skin cancer can be taken care of without much problem when found early, if you wait too long, it can kill you. If you like to hike as my family does, wear long pants, white socks and good hiking shoes. Even on frequently traveled trails you can pick up ticks, poison ivy, and bees. If you do pick up a tick, try to remove it ASAP. Most research I have looked at indicates that your risk of getting Lyme disease is very low if the tick is removed within 2 days. Always check your skin after a hike for “hitchhikers”. Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac, if you are allergic like I am, can severely disrupt your life for months. An oily substance called urushiol on the leaves is what causes the allergic reaction. If people are burning piles containing poison ivy, it can be inhaled in the smoke and cause a severe allergic reaction. Wash any skin that may have come in contact with poison ivy leaves with soap and water. I use Lava soap, it’s harsher on your skin, but it removes all the oil. The urushiol can stay on your pants, your pet’s fur, gloves and even dead leaves for up to a year. The rash is not contagious. I cannot infect you with my rash, but if you touch my glove with urushiol on it, you may get a rash. Be very careful at picnics. Food that needs to be kept cold needs to not be out longer than 2 hrs. (if the outside temperature is 90 degrees or more, it should be cooled down after 1 hr.) Food poisoning is a very unpleasant experience to live through. Be careful and selective about what you choose to eat when out. Avoid picking up bed bugs when traveling. I will have information on the health table. Have a great summer. God Bless, Beth

AUGUST 15, 7:00

Have a great summer!!! See you in September!!!!! Campbells is ending its labels for education program SO we will

NO LONGER collect UPC codes. Thanks for your support all these years!!!!!! BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION to benefit Geneva Head Start

It’s not too late!! Explore Camp Whitman!!

Youth Fellowship Grades 6-12

Adult Education

Sunday Mornings (June 26 through August 28): Living the Questions In her sermons this summer, Pastor Deb will be posing—and reflecting on—a question from the series Living the Questions. We will then gather in the South Parlor after the service to watch a short film clip addressing the question raised in the sermon and engaging in conversation about it. Weekday Evenings: Let’s Talk We continue our practice of holding monthly events during the summer to explore current issues in a relaxed setting. Space is limited. Reservations should be made through the church office or website.

June 21--Pastor Deb and the Reverend Cameron Miller, the new part-time rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, will offer a joint discussion for members of the two churches on the topic “Spiritual, but Not Religious.” FLounge, corner of Seneca Street and Linden, 5:00 pm. July 12--Don Wertman will speak on “Life-giving Seeds” at the home of Tim and Sandy Merwarth August 25--Jim Spates will speak on the effort to restore the Dove Block. We will again gather at the home of Tim and Sandy Merwarth.

Fall Program September 4 (Labor Day weekend) There will be no Adult Forum. September 11 Rally Day, with no separate Adult Forum. September 18 Adult Forum returns with a multi-week program on Embracing Interfaith Cooperation.

SERRV International Fair Trade Gift Shop

Your support changes lives! Thanks to many volunteers who packed, traveled, sold, unpacked and restocked, we have just completed three successful selling trips to Watson Homestead for UCC conference, Rochester for the Lutheran Conference and again to Rochester for the UCC State Conference. It was a lot of work but very much appreciated by all who attended the conferences and so generously supported us! SERRV is winding down for the summer months but will be available to anyone after the service on Sundays or by appointment during the week. Just let us know by contacting us through the office. SERRV has touched countless lives with opportunity to break the cycle of poverty, working towards a more sustainable world through fair trade. It’s a wonderful way to support those less fortunate and to receive unique items at the same time! BOOK CLUB July Friday, July 1st at 6pm Friday, July 8th at 6pm Friday, July 15th at 6pm Monday, July 25th at 6pm August Monday, August 1st at 6pm Monday, August 8th at 6pm Monday, August 15th at 6pm Monday, August 22nd at 6pm Tuesday, August 30th at 6pm

STATISTICS THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GENEVA

Nolan James Robertson, baptized 2-14-16 Son of Andrea (Smith) and Adam Robertson

Deaths Margaret Thomas – member #738 – died 6-24-15 Barbara I. Barnard – member #49 – died 9-5-15 Connie Morse – former member – died 7-14-15 Brenton Fisk Stearns – member #698 – died – 10-16-15 Lois Pizzolanti Moose – member #518 – died 10-16-15 Harold S. Knight – member #418 – died 12-28-15 Janice Hazell – member #332 – died 3-10-16 Phyllis Fellows – member #246 – died 4-6-16 Richard Cook – former member – died 4-16 Transfer Jan Rao to Leesburg VA Presbyterian Church

Lindsey Breese/Paula Foote – 8-8-15 Julie Newcomb/Jake Conway – 8-22-15

JULY

Elfredia Frick 1 Kerry Goria 1 Joan Braun 3 Edita Carle 3 Kimberly Aliperti 4 David Van Gorden 5 Helen Lovley 7 Paula Fox 8 Amber Drennen 10 Karen Fouracre 10 Taylor Champlin 11 Pam Berta 12 Bob Eberle 12 Alex Hornbeck 14 Sophie Heieck 15 Barbara Jones 15 Meghan Kincaid 20 Stuart Messur 20 Jean Marshall 22 Alexander Komara 23 Richard Knowlton 25 Beth Newell 25 Anna Scribner 25 Wendell Roelofs 26 Don Addona 27 Kimberly Oswald 29 Mary-Kate Barnes 31

AUGUST Kristen MacEachran 3 Teri Ramos 3 Shari Best 4 Laverne Sessler 4 Greg Loeb 5 Katherine Reiners 5 Irma Jean Rollins 6 Emily Jones 8 Lisa Gage 9 Nehemiah Williams 9 Jason Havelin 10 Emmet Crawley 11 Sandra Ditch 11 Daniel Schreher 11 Shane Cieri 12 Vincent Aliperti 13 David Van Allan 14 Luke Weber 14 Steve Reiners 15 Mark Equinozzi 16 Dick Morse 16 Ellyn Colquhoun 17 Linda Sharp 18 Stella Carlyon 21 Ellie Dobbin 21 Noah Lahr 23 Hannah Burrall 25 Heather DeMoras 25 Kristina Curtis 26 Debbi Oswald 26 Donna Loeb 30 Winifred Schenck 30 Amy Goria 31

SCOUTS SAY 'THANKS!' Boy Scout Troop 4 has been collecting deposit bottles and cans from soda, water and beer since returning from the national Sea Base High Adventure in February 2015. With your help, more than $900 has been collected in that time -- an astonishing 18,200 cans and bottles. We encourage you to save bottles and cans over the summer -- we will empty the blue box regularly, except for the week of July 10-15, when we will be at Camp Babcock-Hovey! Thank you again for your help and support. Funds raised through this collection are used toward future High Adventure trips. Troop 4 has been sponsored by this congregation since 1917 -- plans have already begun for the centennial celebration. -Fred Schühle, assistant scoutmaster

8:00 - noon

2 CENTS – A - MEAL We will collect 2 cents offerings on JULY 3 You can make a difference in the lives of hungry people!!!

Pastor Deb - deblindschmitz@pcgny.org Edna May - secretary@pcgny.org Alan Schenck - finadmin@pcgny.org Servant Keeper - servantkeeper@pcgny.org TECHNOLOGY UPDATE Work has started to extend the church’s wireless networks to the Christian Education Wing, the Fellowship Hall and parlors. Haag Electric, Inc. is installing three new wireless access points throughout the church and a wired cable connection to the SERRV Shop. We are also updating the church’s wireless router to support the new access points. When the work has been completed, the range of our networks will extend beyond the walls of the church. For this reason, our networks are password protected. The password for our public network, PCG-Public, will change monthly and will be predominantly displayed in the church office and other areas within the church. The network uses the WPA2-PSK security to encrypt wireless communication between your device and our public network.

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