Limits of Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 3Artisan Fair at MPC!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 7YG is Starting for the Fall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 8We Need Your Help!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 9

And much, much more....

The Invitation

Included in this month’s issue:

Mattituck Presbyterian Church NewsletterOctober 2015

The Limits of Technology“We live in a deranged age, more deranged than usual, because in spite of great scientific and technologicaladvances, man has not the faintest idea of who he is or what he is doing.”- Walker Percy

I was recently due for a cell phone upgrade so I decided to make the trip to Best Buy inRiverhead to look at the latest offerings from Samsung. Since I was a great lover of the Note 2phone, it was an easy decision to make; I would get the Galaxy Note 5. And what a wonder this device is. Sleek and long with a stunning screen driving an amazing16MP camera, my new note is the one device I will always want to take with me. It is my booklibrary, my magazine rack, my music library, my map, my bird field guide, my sketch pad, my sky-watching skymap, my camera, my personal recording device, my calendar, my guitar tuner and many, many other things, all in arazor-thin package. Yes, I am a lover of all things technical and I am so happy to witness that with each newiteration. The phones and tablets and laptops only get better. The average person carries more computing power andtechnology in their pocket than that which took men to the moon and we take it for granted. The future is intechnology; OUR future is in technology. Unfortunately, there is a chink in the armor and the great Catholic novelist Walker Percy is prophetic in pointing itout. While my map app might be able to tell me where I am going literally, the one thing my cell phone cannot do forme is tell me who I am. While I am no Luddite, I can recognize a limitation when I see it - technology can only takeus so far. There may come a day when technology is immediately at our fingertips, doing anything and everythingthat we need but technology will never be able to answer this most significant question. It cannot do this because thisis the job of the one who designs and not the thing designed. Psalms 33:13-15 says, "The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men; From His dwelling place Helooks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, He who fashions the hearts of them all, He who understands all theirworks." In our technological age, it is critical that we not fall into the habit of thinking that we have all the answers.Now, perhaps more than ever, we must look to heaven to understand who we are and look to find ways to help otherscome to this place as well. It is a not really a question of whether faith is relevant but rather how the relevancy ofChristianity can be lived and taught to a world that is so very hungry and ready to hear it. Our mistaken tendencytoday is to believe that faith cannot compete with technology when the reality is that it is technology that has thelimits. And those limits will not be addressed with the next iteration of the Galaxy Note. Pat Hanly

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Prayer Concerns

World Concerns: world leaders; people of Afghanistan, Iraq, Sudan, Iran, Liberia,Ukraine and Syria; peace for Jerusalem; our friends in Haiti and all those who arevolunteering in Haiti, North Korea, kidnaped girls in Nigeria, Holy Spirit to transformISIL/ISIS, the persecuted church

Special Concerns: Stephen Ministries, Hope For The Future feeds the homeless in NYC,lost their cook and lost most of their freezers in a storm related electric surge and insurancewon't cover the damage. Please keep Pastor Dianne and this life saving ministry in prayer,Aaron, Holly, Anna, Daniel, Thomas and Bethany Hicks, Lisa, Steve, Elsa & ZodiSchwind on Mercy Ship, The Teter Family, Youth Group begins and expectant mothers:Ivana Gardiner and Jessica Gaffga

Ongoing Concerns: Elizabeth Alberici, Mindy Cooper, Brian Considine, Marie Boutcher, Fred Mendez, ClaireCross, Kim Haeg, Morgan West, Ken Ley, Brenda Flaherty, Bob Parkin, Reg Minor, Cynthia Laberozzi, ButchLaberozzi, Joan Richardson, Jean Konkel and Linda Keenan, Teddy Kujawski, Sandi Cielatka

Military: Vernetta Taylor, Shawn Fitzgerald, PFC Kellie Stepnoski, Harrison Diehl

Note: We would like to keep these lists updated. Please call the office with any additions or deletions. Thanks for your help.

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We bid farewell to Diana Hallock who has moved to Pennsylvania to live near her son, John.Her new address and phone: 26 Ardmore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050; (215) 370-8882.

Jasmine Clasing’s college address is St. Bonaventure University, PO Box 1034, St.Bonaventure NY 14778.

College parents, we would love to stay in touch with your young people. Please email thechurch office (mattpres@optonline.net) with their addresses.

To My Precious Church Family,What a joy and a privilege it has been to work in the church office for a total of almost 16 years. I had the best co-workers in the world and a job that I loved. Thank you for loving and supporting me. I shall miss my church familyand face this move with such mixed emotions. But the way it has unfolded (beginning with an invitation from ourson, Josh, and his wife, Beth, to live closer to them and our granddaughter) has God’s hand imprint and His perfecttiming as reassurance that it is His will. God bless you all as you continue to minister to each other, this community,and the world. You have been a blessing in my life! Our new address is 24426 East Canyon Drive, Aurora CO80016.Blessings,Gigi

Calling All Women! Calling All Women!

It's time to celebrate FALL with our Ladies' Luncheon Monday, October 19th at 12:00 noon in the Social Hall.

Our guest speaker will be Gene Heacock, Missionary-Traveler Extraordinary!Bring a friend and a dish to share!

Call the church office 298-4145, or Susan Brewster 734-5063 with any questions.

See you on Monday, October 19th!

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Children’s Church Update

We tried, on Sunday mornings in September with an activity sheet, based on the Scripture of theday. Children work on it during worship and seem to enjoy it. So we will try it again in October.You will find two sheets on the table under the glass window in the Narthex (entry foyer ofchurch). There is a basket for the completed sheets, and a deacon will offer a candy or toy prize

after the service to each child who completes the activity. Please let me know if you have other activity ideas. Ifanyone is interested in overseeing Children’s Church, which normally meets during the second service, please letCaren or Danielle Durkin know of your interest. Keep on “puzzling” for Jesus, Caren :}

New Member Class

Please join us on Sunday, October 18th and October 25th at 9:50 am in the Social Hall downstairs. We would liketo share about who we are here at MPC as Christians and Presbyterians, and tell you about some of the ministriesof our church. This will be a time to get better acquainted with us and each other, and decide if you want tobecome a member. Session will meet with those who want to become part of this family, and then you will join ateither the 8:30 or 11:00 service on Sunday, November 8th. Please feel free to join us for a cup of coffee, a muffinand enjoy some fellowship! Please RSVP if you plan to attend to: caren@mattpres.com. If you have anyquestions, please speak with Pastor Patrick, Pat Hanly or myself. Looking forward to continuing worshiping andworking together for the sake and glory of Jesus Christ! Caren

Women’s Prison Ministry

InvitationWho: Any MPC women who like to teachWhen: Saturday mornings 9-10:30 Where: Suffolk County Correctional Facility in RiverheadWhat: Teaching a Foundations for Faith curriculum that will be provided*Second informational meeting Tuesday October 6th @7:00 pm in the Church parlor. If you are interested andcannot make this meeting please call or e-mail Martha 298-4735 or marthacarter2@yahoo.com

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Emerging Artisan FairSaturday, October 17

10 - 3 pm (rain or shine)Mattituck Presbyterian Church

This fair is open to emerging artists of all kinds to show and sell their creations. We are especially seekingartists who have been quietly creating their art and would love an opportunity like this. Although sponsored

by MPC, this is not a fund-raiser so you keep all your profits. We only ask for a registration fee of $10,payable in advance. You are responsible to bring your own table, tent, display equipment and chairs.

Registration is open now through October 14. Please register at our website: www.mattpres.com

If you would like to visit this event, there is no cost to attend. Complementary beverages will be provided.Join us for unique finds and support our local artists!

Questions and Answers About the Artisan FairWhat is the East End Emerging Artisan Fair? It is an opportunity for emerging artists on the East End to showand sell their creations.

What type of art will be available? Art created by local artisans. This includes but is not limited to painters,sculptors, photographers, furniture, home decor, pottery, textiles, baskets, clothes and jewelry makers as will asthose who sell locally produced food product, plants or flowers.

I’m an artist, how do I participate? Artist’s can sign up at the churches website, www.mattpres.com. Registrationfor artists is open now until Wednesday, October 14th. Fee for artists is $10.00.

Is there a fee to attend? There is no cost to attend. Complimentary coffee, tea and hot apple cider will be served.

Is this a fund-raiser? No, this is sponsored by Mattituck Presbyterian Church as a service to the community. Theartisan will keeps all of their profits.

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Youth Group: Life with Jesus

Youth Group will have a brand new look this year, with some of the good favorites stillthere (including your favorite youth leaders!). Believing that life with Jesus and life with eachother is relational, the leaders have decided to be more intentional in developing relationshipswith kids and with Jesus. Hey....that’s how Jesus did it......lived relationally with 12 guys andthe world was forever changed! Once a month, we will meet together as a group and do an event: One month would be the 30 Hour Famine,one month Hope for the Future in NYC, one month Grunge Night, one month Talent Show Night, one month aconcert at the Pequash Club and invite kids from other youth groups & the community, leaf raking in November,caroling in December, winter retreat, etc.

The remaining weeks of the month, kids will be invited to meet one-on-one (or two-on-two) with a youthleader(s), going out for McD’s, meeting for breakfast, going for a hike, whatever is mutually decided. The intentis for some quality time listening, sharing and praying together. All youth entering 6th - 12th grades are invited to YG. The grand opening for the season will be an overnight atthe Pequash Club in Cutchogue, Friday, October 16th meeting at 6:00 pm through Saturday, October 17th

ending at 11:30. Please bring a snack bag and a large water or large juice bottle to share, plus a canned good todonate to Loaves & Fishes. You will need an air mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, (and tent if you want to campoutside), otherwise you may sleep inside the Club. Dinner, breakfast and lunch will be provided. If anyonewould like to donate some hot dogs, s’more fixings, breakfast baked goods, we would be grateful. Parents mayregister their kids for youth group and for the overnighter online at www.mattpres.com and go to youth link. Looking forward to how God will work in our lives lived together for Him! For His kids, Caren

First Sunday in November Is Shoe Box Day! Have you decided what age group you'd like to buy for? Have you selected boy or girl, orperhaps one of each? Some folks like to shop for their shoebox(es) all at one time. Others, shop alittle at a time. Whichever way you prefer, just think of the name of Jesus being included in thatbox(es) as it is opened by your recipient(s). There have been stories of whole families and evencommunities learning about the Salvation story, especially following the 12 week discipleshipprogram . The Missions Team

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We Need Your Help!

Meals for Members: Angela Brauer continues to be the co-ordinator for this important ministry. We arelooking to update our list of those who are willing to make a meal for a church member when they are in need(after surgery, illness, etc.). Please contact me at: caren@mattpres.com, or leave a note in my box, if you arewilling to make a meal. I know from personal experience, what a blessing it is to receive meals. Thanks for beinga blessing. Caren

Pew Pads: Ya’ know those pesky red pads that go across the aisle every Sunday?? They are really a vital linkfor us to be able to reach out to those visiting our church. When the pad is passed to you, it would be oftremendous help if you would not only write your name, but also minimally your phone number and/or emailaddress. This way, if there is a visitor who gets the pew pad, he or she is more likely to follow your example andinclude their information as well. When you don’t completely fill out the pew pad, usually newcomers don’teither. Thanks so very much for your attention to this seemingly small, but vital detail. It really does make adifference. Caren

Newsletter: We need some new volunteers to help out a few times a year to collate the newsletter. It will takeabout a hour to an hour and half on the last Thursday morning of the month. The folders always have a good timeand would welcome some new folks! Call the office if you can help. (298-4145)

Thrift Shop: They desperately need help for the fall and winter to keep this ministry open and running.Volunteer for a morning a week, or day a month. Every little bit helps!Thrift shop Phone Number: 298-2990 (Thursdays and Fridays 10-4 & Saturdays 10 -1)

Christmas Families: Christmas is around the corner. Start thinking about shopping for a local family whosechildren won’t have Christmas without help. Call Jeanne Berliner (886-1716) to adopt a family, a child or give tothe program.

Dear Church Family,Thank you so much for all the ways you help me get through being home bound by your calls,cards, the Invitation, prayers, visits and home communion. May God bless you and keep you inHis care.Love, Jean Konkel

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Thrift Shop

I can't believe how quickly fall has arrived after the slow start of summer! My cat, whodoesn't sleep with me all summer, snuggled in last night because of the dip in thetemperature. In the Thrift Shop we are ready for the change in seasons. After our ½ pricesale and dollar sale all of our clothing racks have been cleared. Our new clothing is now ondisplay. We are only accepting fall and winter clothing now. Please hold your summer andspring clothing until next year. We really appreciate it because of our lack of storage space. In looking over our new inventory we are in need of: jeans, shoes, and pocketbooks. Weare also low on fiction books. So please bring in all of the beach books you have read overthe summer. All of our Halloween costumes and accessories are out. Costumes are only $3.00 and accessories $1.00. Coatswill be out by the beginning of October. We also have an assortment of wigs for sale. They are not always ondisplay, so just ask one of the volunteers and they will show them to you. A special thank you to Kathy Geiger, who volunteered in the shop in the spring. We wish her well in her newposition in Loaves and Fishes. We also welcome Barbara Karda, who has begun volunteering on FridayMornings. We are still in need of people for Saturday morning. With this onset of cooler weather, our snow birdswill be departing soon and leave more openings for us to fill. If you are looking for a way to help in furtheringour church missions, look no further than our Thrift Shop. Help is really needed! This month we were able to raise$2,075 for our church missions. Please keep our volunteers in your prayers. Some of them are struggling with severe illnesses and treatments. Hope to see all of you down in the shop. Come and browse, you might find something you didn't even knowyou were looking for!Leslie Tuthill

Classifieds:Needed: 1 bedroom apartment. Single woman. Call Elizabeth Alberici (631) 298-7576 or (631) 902-2826Caren needs to borrow a rototiller. If you have one she and Eric may use, please let her know, and we aregrateful if you can drop off and pick up at her mom's house in Mattituck. Thank youCaren needs a 4' long extra large dog cage. If you have one for sale, please let her know. Thank you

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Christmas FairDecember 5th from 9 am until 2:00 pm.

We need your treasures! We need your extra Christmas decorations! We need you to bake goodies! We needyou to donate all the gifts you received last year and never used! I would love to see more people involved thisyear as I know there are a lot of talented people in our church. If anyone has a new idea, I’d like to hear it. All ofthe money we make goes to missions, local and outreach across the world. Jesus wants us to give of ourselves to

others in need, so please use your talents to make this fair special. I plan to have the following tables and we still need lots more people to help out. So call me if you can help andstart saving your treasures to donate:

Cookie Table (Ruthanne Woodhull - 298-9192 & Peggy Rose - 298-9694)Flowers, plants and wreaths (Judy Rosoli - 208-1395)Christmas decorations (Jill DeSantis - 298-7235)Yard Sale (Janet Burr - 929-4524)New and slightly used gift items (Debbie Boschetti - 298-5653)Baked goods, jellies, homemade goodies (Dot Yanke - 765-1112)Handicraft Table-Homemade items (Leslie Tuthill - 298-8229)Linens (Stephanie Kujawski - 727-2610)Jewelry (Nancy Wells - 298-9494)Books & music (Denise Gotimer - 727-5923)Homemade baskets (Howard Jewett - 298-2497)Children’s toys (Jeanette Cooper - 734-8166)Breakfast & lunch by Jeanne BerlinerClean up crew (Rory MacNish - 298-8022)Telephone crew for baked goods ( Celie Lutz - 298-8566)Santa (Best Santa on the North Fork!)Table decorating (Claudia Hirsch - 298-4523)Publicity (need someone to help)Child activity table (need someone to help)Banker (Liza Coppola)

The day is a lot of fun and fellowship. Please call and volunteer today!God Bless, Jean Cooper (298-8229) 13

Meaning

It’s a wonderful experience to receive an invitation sent by someone dear to us to be part of something special.Maybe the invitation is to a meal, wedding, performance or a special project in which our friend is involved. Theinvitation is gladly received because we know the person. It shows they care. Besides, the event itself might justbe fun and meaningful.

As fall has now arrived, we can look back over the first two thirds of this year and celebrate the fun and meaningwe’ve all experienced through the life and witness of our church during 2015. We who call MPC home know howspecial this ministry is. It is such a wonder that God has invited us to be part of it all!

People frequently comment on the home they’ve found in our fellowship, the wide variety of music we hear inworship and special events, the care and love shown to one another informally and through Stephen’s Ministry,the children’s ministry in all its age groups and forms, the classes and home groups for adults ofall ages and the teaching in sermons, e-blasts and newsletters.

Of equal impact is all that we do for people in our community and around the world. Each of usis part of these expressions of the love of God wherever we go with whomever we meet. We getto be the presence of Jesus every moment. We also get to share God’s love through taking mealsto families in need, housing the homeless, and investing in mission in so many parts of the world. From down thestreet to Haiti, Spain and India we get to be the hands and voices and feet of Jesus.

It’s because of God’s invitation to life in Christ that we are part of this ministry. It’s because of God’s invitationwe get to live into greater joy and deeper meaning every day. There was no greater example of this than the 300thAnniversary Celebration Weekend in June. What a glorious time we had as we recounted blessings past, presentand future.

This whole ministry works because of God’s love at work in each one of us. The Stewardship and GenerosityTeam thank you for the part you have played to create a deeply meaningful life in and through MPC so far thisyear. Later this Fall, you will get an invitation to affirm you are ready to do your part in 2016. We invite you tostart thinking now about the fresh ways you might help as this current year moves to a close and the coming yearbegins. All the ministries of MPC flourish because of you as more and more people are drawn to the love of Godthrough us. Thank you for all you do!Patrick Smith

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John’s Place

Dear MPC family,

A new season of Johns Place begins this month. We are happy to say that most of our loyal volunteers arereturning for another season, and we are very grateful for them. We hope to see new faces too! Anything you cando to help is very appreciated. We look forward to serving our brothers and sisters with you! It's Easy to Make aDifference!

John's Place Mattituck is again opening its doors, and we need your help! Every Thursday night from November -April , we feed and house our brothers and sisters who are homeless. In its twelfth year, this church, and others,are saving lives. But, we need you!

Every second Thursday (and Thanksgiving!) Jeanne Berliner and members of MPC cook the food and sendvolunteers to help (Advent Lutheran, Redeemer Episcopal, and Community Christian Fellowship share the otherthree Thursdays). So, we will be posting a food list in the Narthex and Parlor once a month, if you are willing todonate a specific menu item for our Thursday dinner that month. This season's dates are:Nov.12, Dec.10, Jan.14, Feb.11 and Mar.10. We welcome you on other Thursdays too! Come lend a hand! We need:< Foodies! Help with dinner, make some lunches (both at home or on site)or come in to help with breakfast.< Night Owls! to stay overnight (yes, you are allowed to sleep and no, you are not alone :) Maybe you and a

few friends can do an overnight together. The more, the better!< Worker Bees! People to help during the evening; there is always lots to do! < Spanish TRANSLATORS always needed< Haircuts! We are in need of someone to give haircuts, even only once or twice.< Maybe you like to sit and chat! There is always someone who could use a good listener!< Hey, maybe you'd just like to come and play Monopoly, Scrabble or cards with someone! < So you have a skill you would like to teach our guests, like crocheting or painting? Some of the guests

would love to learn. Help someone read? Read the Bible with someone? Cont’d on page 16

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We always need white crew socks, travel-size deodorant, disposable razors, juice boxes, cold cereal and oatmealpackets. We are also needing wash cloths and towels.< Monetary donations are always appreciated! Envelopes in the pews can be given to a Deacon or given to

the office anytime.< Holidays: This year Christmas Eve and New Years Eve are Thursdays and guests stay Friday until about

11am. Also on Thanksgiving. Guests arrive at 11am from their previous nights stay because everything isclosed and buses are not running. Please, if you can come for any part of one of those days, it would bevery helpful! Bring some family members with you!

If you can help, please leave your name & contact info in Johns Place mailbox, or email us! (Email addressbelow)Thank you for all your help, Melissa Ludlow (jpmmelissa@yahoo.com), Molly and Fred Druck(mkdruck@optonline.net)

You will be blessed, even as you bless the least of these, Christ's family.

Crochet Classes Offered in our CommunityAdrienne Weber is offering classes and inviting you to join: One of the classes is to Crochet an eco-friendlymarket bag. This course is for those who have had some crochet experience. Did you know the average Americanfamily takes home 1500 plastic bags a year which requires 12 million barrels of oil per year to manufacture? Joinour friendly class and make a market bag to replace plastic bags. See the rest of the description online or stop intoyour local library to see the flyer where other courses are listed. Supply list is given at time of registration. Classes in Oct. are at the rec. center on Peconic Lane in the mornings.For more information contact: Adrienne Weber <qwiltknit1937@gmail.com>

Thought for the Month

You can be confident about the Future if you are walking with God

in the Present!

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Tour of MPC Continued

This is a continuation of the 300th Anniversary tour set up by Celie and Henry Lutz. Last month we started in thesanctuary and this month we will complete this area of MPC. Look forward to moving onto the Parlor in November.

Welcome to Mattituck Presbyterian Church self-guided tour: Communion is one of the two Sacraments in the Presbyterian church; the other is the Sacrament of Baptism,which is why the marble baptismal font is prominently placed to the left as you face the chancel. Carved with thesymbol I-H-S (Greek letters for Jesus) - the font is round signifying the circle of eternal salvation. The waters areblessed during the act of baptism and not saved. The baptismal font is visible to all members of the congregationwho are expected to share in the spiritual guidance and nurturing of the one being baptized. Music - played and sung - has always been important in worship and this church has been known for theexcellency of its music. On the left you will see the organ console. On the right are the organ pipes with thechambers behind them. The first pipe organ was installed in the early1890's and eventually replaced in 1928 with aPilcher organ. In 1962, this organ was provided with new pipes and stops as well as a rebuilt console including anewly installed electronic action. In 1991 a new organ was built by Cassavante and dedicated in 1992. The organpipes were refinished by Harvey Bagshaw of Starlite Auto Body. The choir is seated on the left of the pulpit facing the organ console. The area to the right is regularly used by theworship team and special guest instrumentalists. The Cross is an important symbol of our Christian faith and there many around the room if you know where tolook for them. The most striking is the beautiful gold Cross hanging at the front and center of the Sanctuary aboveeverything else. The letters I-H-S are prominent in the center surrounded by the eternal circle. On the Communion

table you might see a large wooden Celtic cross with matching candle holders on either side. These were carved,along with the two flower stands, by Sergie Bochan in his North Fork Cabinet Shop. Mr. Bochan had come toMattituck with his family from Hungary in 1951. The members of this church cared for them and helped thembecome U.S. citizens. These items were his thank you gift to God. In the middle of the cross piece of theCommunion table is a carved Maltese cross - it has four equal arms. There are carved crosses on the pulpit chairs -some are budded four arm crosses. The large Bible, another memorial gift, is placed in the center of the Communion table to remind us of thecentrality of God's Word in everything. Other symbolic furnishings include candles - signifying Jesus as the light ofthe world; vases for flowers reminding us of nature and creation. Behind the pulpit area are the American flag andthe flag of Haiti, symbolic with our partnership with Christians in that country.

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October Birthdays

1 Christopher Nicholson 3 Mary Fisher

Lynn Nyilas 6 Angela Jacobi

Beverly Stepnoski 7 Sadie Heston

George Costello 9 Danielle Durkin

Caren Heacock10 Stacy Sheppard11 Gene Heacock13 James Gorman14 Jack Hutchinson17 Mary Raynor

18 Barbara BallPatrick Smith

20 Peggy Rose21 Bill McAllister22 Seraphina Berliner23 Barbara Mathews

Jack Sheppard24 Jean Cooper

Alex Nyilas

24 Paula ScharpfBonnie Scott

30 Parker SheppardJill Tast

October Anniversaries

Pam and Bob Haldas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 1, 1967Lynnis and Richard Baker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 1, 1977Beth and Adam Hofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 1, 2011Ann and Larry Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 2, 1976Celie and Henry Lutz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 7, 1967Nancy and York Blank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 7, 1989Marie and Bill Schlegel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 9, 1994Bridget and Rich Geib. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 11, 1997Jessica and George Buckingham. . . . . . . . October 20, 2012Jean and Don Cooper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 23, 1965Bertha and Frank Raynor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 29, 1960

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THE SESSIONDr. Patrick Smith, Moderator

Tammy Cavanaugh, Clerk of Session

2015 2016 2017Tammy Cavanaugh Dwayne Adsitt Robin Doroski

Danielle Durkin Annie Hawkins Sheila MinorRobert Harrington Scott Verity Alex Nyilas

THE DEACONS

Nancy Blank, ChairpersonMarilyn Adsitt, Secretary

2015 2016 2017Marilyn Adsitt Patricia Amato Barbara BallNancy Blank Debbie Boschetti Jeannette CooperJill DeSantis Dave Considine Lorraine MasonAndy Lowe Eileen Cooper Peter Warns

THE TRUSTEESHowie Hansen, PresidentNancy Reeve, Secretary

2015 2016 2017Nancy Reeve Paul Geiger Howie Hansen

Randy Staudinger Reg Minor Jim HirschSusan Tuthill Nancy Wells Dave Monsell

THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEEDwayne Adsitt, Chairperson

2015 2016 2017Reg Minor Dwayne Adsitt Scott Verity

THE NOMINATING COMMITTEEScott Verity, Chairperson

Robin Doroski* Scott Verity* Greg DoroskiJeanne Guarriello Geoff Hallenbeck Sue HansenAnnie Hawkins* Jill DeSantis* Howie Hansen*

* indicates current Board member

STATED MEETINGS

The Session. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Sunday, 12:15 pmThe Board of Trustees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 pmThe Board of Deacons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Monday, 5:30 pmStephen Ministry Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st & 3rd Mondays , 7:04 pmAdult Ministry Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Tuesday, 6:00 pmYouth Ministry Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last Monday, 7:00 pmHaiti Task Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 pmMen's Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, 7:00 amPastor’s Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, 10:00 am

WORSHIP -- 8:30 & 11:00 AM

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Church Office (Mon. 9 - 1 pm, Tues. - Fri. 9 - 4 pm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298-4145 email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mattpres@optonline.net website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mattpres.com mailing address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PO Box 1411, Mattituck, NY 11952Public Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Damon RallisChain of Prayer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnie Scott (477-2234)Home Group Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celie LutzStephen Ministry Referrals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robin Doroski (298-9314)Altar Flowers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Buckingham (375-7978)Sunday School Superintendent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan RobinsWorship Team Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat & Liz HanlyWomen’s Association.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peggy Rose and Ruthanne WoodhullChurch Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Henry LutzCD Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnie ScottChurch Librarian.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie TylerGreeters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vera Carson (727-3416)The Good News Thrift Shop (Th. & Fr. 10-4; Sat. 10-1).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298-2669

THE CHURCH STAFF

Interim Pastor, Dr. Patrick Smith (Patrick@mattpres.com). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8158Pastoral Associate, Patrick Hanly (Pat@mattpres.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-8059Pastoral Care Assistant, Caren Heacock (Caren@mattpres.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-2330Music Director/Organist, Ann Welcome (Ann@annwelcome.com). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-8080Secretary, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298-4145Bookkeeper, Janice Fliss (Janice@mattpres.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298-4145Facilities Manager, Mike Gaydosik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298-4145Care of Building, Thelma Molina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298-4145

Newsletter StaffJanice Fliss

Brenda FlahertyBarbara Mathews

Deadline for the November NewsletterSunday, October 18th

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77:00 Men’s Bible Study

810:00 Riverhead Care Center Worship ServiceThrift Shop Open 10-4 pm

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6:00 Youth FellowshipStarts

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Artisan’s Fair10 Am - 3:00 pm

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12:00 NoonWomen’s LuncheonAll Women Welcome

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5:45 Sacred Youth Choir 7:00 Congregation Mtg./Budget7:30 Trustee Meeting

217:00 Men’s Bible Study

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