The First Presbyterian Church June/July 2018 THE FIRST PRESS THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LEWISBURG THE CHURCH BY THE RIVER

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1 11 THE FIRST PRESS THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LEWISBURG THE CHURCH BY THE RIVER Ushers for June David Shrom, David Campbell, Bill Snyder, Rob Guissanie, Derek Guissanie, Brent Papson, Ryan Graver Ushers for July Seth Ziegler, Jr. Tom Gresh, Brad Wakeman, Doug Winner, (Help Needed) Dinner By The River June 7-Alliance Church, 14- Sacred Heart Church, 21-Zellman Team, 28-Shady Grove July 5-Christ Lutheran, 12- Shaffer Team, 19-Tarves/Snyder Team, 26-Storm Team Greeters June 3- Sharon & Amy Beaver June 10- Jesse & John Walsh June 17- Caroline Campagna June 24- Van Fleet Family July 1- Jeanette Campbell & Marilyn Gaver July 8- Sallie & Brad Jordon July 15- Dianna & Keith Kunkel July 22- Liz & Mark Speake July 29- Judith & Seth Zeigler CHILDREN S CHURCH June 3-Lynn Berg June 10-Help needed June 17-Heid Family Carolyn McSween Carolyn McSween Carolyn McSween June 24-Graver Family Carolyn McSween 1

2 JUNE BIRTHDAYS 1 Matthew McTammany, Heather Reid, 2 Nicole Jarrett 2 Donald Steckel 3 Hunter Grimes 4 Brad Zimmerman 5 David Jones, Paul Simington 6Isaac Kraus, Harry Lesher, Marilyn Miller 7 Cindy Jones 9 Jack Mignot, Joseph Santorine, Carol Thomas 10 Heather Creighton, Donna Ward 11 Rusty Graber 12 Gene Heid 13 Rick Gathman, Bea Heid 18 George Koons, Linda Shaffer 22 Collin Papson 24 Jessica Heid 27 Maryn Grimes 28 Jonny Miller 29 Clara Chiborosski, Craig Reynolds JULY BIRTHDAYS 1 Eric Schmidt 2 Marilyn Gresh 5 Molly Mayfield 7 Karen Ishi, Nancy Steckel 8 Kyle Shutt, Brad Wakeman 10 Jeannie Lepley 11 Megan Jones 11 Peg Erdley, Libby King 12 Marina Gresh 13 Joe Diblin, Dave Reid 14 Blake Winner 15 Riley Roussell 16 Devin Decosmo, Susan Erdley, Mary Lou Rich 29 Avis Hans, Meagan Mebius 30 John Troxell 2

3 Strawberry Festival Sunday, June 10 th from 10:30 a.m. until Noon Strawberries, cakes, ice cream and beverages. Fundraiser for our Youth Mission Trip to North Carolina. Call April Shrom at if you can help prepare the strawberries, bake, or work the day of the Festival. Anniversaries for June & July June 2 Ryan & Lisa Kraus June 7 Rick & Lisa Stancavage June 8 Jim & Marilyn Zaiser June 10 Dan & Katie Cavanagh June 12 Joseph & Karen Gallagher, Bob & Dede Gronlund June 17 Tom & Avis Hans, Dave & Ruth McCord June 20 Mark & Aime Reif June 21 Mark & Liz Speake June 22 Joseph & Caroline Campagna June 23 Patrick & Heidi Decosmo June 24 Brad & Jennifer Wakeman SUMMER LEMONADE June 3 rd Worship Life June 10 th Deacons June 17 th Missions June 24 th Session July 1 st E & D July 8 th Christian Ed July 15 th Trustees July 22 nd Congregational Life June 25 Victor & Sally Vogel July 31 st Library June 29 Mike & Amy Matukaitis July 6 Ryan & Laura Graver July 9 Patrick & Emily Chiboroski July 11 John & Marcia Aikey July 13 Gerry & Kath Schwieger July 14 Wayne & Pat Samuelson July 25 Rich & Marianne Barlett July 26 Terry & Barbara Light, David & Carolyn McSween July 31 Jim & Carole Friery 3

4 CALENDAR EVENTS FOR JUNE AND JULY June 3 rd - First Sunday of Summer Schedule. Worship at 9:30 a.m. June 10 th - Strawberry Festival following worship. (10:30 a.m. Noon) June 11 th -June15th Vacation Bible School (9 a.m. to Noon) June 17 th - Father s Day Worship at 9:30 a.m. June 24 th - Worship at 9:30 a.m. July 1 st - Worship at 9:30 a.m. July 4 th - Office Closed July 8 th - Worship at 9:30 a.m. July 15 th - Worship at 9:30 a.m. July 19 th - R.B. Winter Family Cookout at 5:30 p.m. COME EARLY TO SWIM! July 22 nd - Worship at 9:30 a.m. July 29 th - Worship at 9:30 a.m. REFUGE AND FUEL will continue to meet at their regular times on Sunday Evenings. Come for some fun in the sand and sun with First Presby Kids at R.B. Winter State Park on Thursday, July 19. We'll spend the afternoon swimming in the mountain lake then have a picnic style dinner at 5:30pm at a beachside picnic table. Please bring a side dish to share! In addition to the beach and lake you can come and enjoy the playground, volleyball court, nature trail, and mountain streams. Restrooms and changing facilities are also available. To get to R.B. Winter from Lewisburg, drive 20 minutes west on Rt. 192 (Buffalo Road) and soon after entering Bald Eagle State Forest the entrance to R.B. Winter will be on the right. Hope to see all our First Presby Kids families there! 4

5 On May 20, 2018, the following were confirmed as members of the First Presbyterian Church Our 2018 Confirmation Class Riley Jarrett, daughter of Kirk and Nicole Jarrett Liv Heid, daughter of Mark and Jessica Heid Kassie McTammany, daughter of Matthew and Wendy McTammany Robby McTammany, son of Matthew and Wendy McTammany Katie Mebius, daughter of Steve and Kristen Mebius Jacob Mudge, son of Brad and Leslie Mudge Justin Sabo, son of Rick and Lisa Stancavage Samantha Stancavage, daughter of Rick and Lisa Stancavage Samantha Wakeman, daughter of Brad and Jennifer Wakeman Graduating Seniors Rachel Wakeman Brandon Bedell Derek Guissanie Scarlett Schroeder Sarah Reif Jason Stanko Drew King Brynna Rutz Lexy Markunas Bethy Rippon Sam Miller Cade Dieffenderfer 5

6 First Presby Kids is so grateful for the many volunteers who keep our ministry to children and families going strong. Whether you're working in the Nursery, leading Kid's Church or Big Idea, teaching Sunday School or helping with VBS you are serving as Jesus' hands and feet to reach our littlest ones with His love. The time and talents you give to support the Children's Ministry makes a difference in God's Kingdom! THANK YOU! 6