__ June 2014 __
VIEW FROM THE STUDY
WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT M AKE?
I have been elected by our Presbytery as a
commissioner to the General Assembly for the PC
(USA), which gathers in Detroit, June 13-21. I have
been assigned to the committee on Middle East
relations. Peace in the Middle East, concerning Israel
and Palestine, has been an issue since the formation
of the state of Israel in 1948. What has that got to do
with me, with us here at Buffalo?
Ever since the Reformation and the formation
of Presbyterianism under John Knox in Scotland, the
Presbyterian Church has spoken concerning its view
of political and world events. Our obligation to voice
our collective opinion, guided by the Holy Spirit, is a
touch stone of our faith. The Great Ends of the
Church are:
1) the proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of the
world;
2) the shelter nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the
children of God;
3) the maintenance of divine worship;
4) the preservation of the truth;
5) the promotion of social righteousness; and
6) the exhibition of the Kingdom of God for the world.
Consequently it is our collective obligation to speak
concerning issues of truth and social righteousness. It
is both our collective obligation, and our individual
obligation to be an exhibition of the Kingdom of God
for the world, and to follow the model of the good
Samaritan, even when it means putting ourselves at
risk, standing for the greater good.
Please keep all those participating in our
General Assembly in your prayers, so that we may
hear and act in Christ’ name.
In Christ’s Service, Paul
OUR HOMECOMING SERVICES AND FELLOWSHIP MEAL WHICH FOLLOWED WERE WELL
ATTENDED AND A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL. SEE THE FACES, BOTH NEW AND OLD.
June is here and that means Vacation Bible
School – “Surfin’ with the Savior”! All children,
grandchildren, and great grandchildren
from preschool age
through 5th grade are
invited to participate in
an exciting and fun
time. All older children
are encouraged to come and be
helpers. We will start at 9:30 and have our story of
Jesus and the disciples around the Sea of Galilee.
They will learn to: Follow Jesus, Become Fishers of
Men, and Refresh after the Storm is Calmed. The
children will sing songs with hand motions that
reinforce these stories, songs about Jesus and our
beach theme and other fun songs. In crafts the
children will have fun making art projects that
encourage creativity and further reinforce the day’s
story or the beach theme. On the last day these
creations will be ready to take home to share with
family and friends. Of course, it would not be VBS
without special snacks and recreation. So cast your
net and bring your children to enjoy VBS. Mark the
dates June 24th, 25th, and 26th from 9:30 to 11:30
a.m. Adult volunteers will be very welcome.
For adults, Bible study on the Book of Mark on
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in the Women’s Parlor
continues. We are enjoying this time together to ask
questions and share ideas about this first written book
of Glad Tidings. We would love to have you join us as
we study God’s Word together.
Members: Dr. David Ciliberto, Jackie Frie, Penny
Shields, Jean Wilberg, and Rev. Paul Shields.
Jean Wilberg, Chairman
Christian Education Committee
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
OUR WORSHIP SERVICE ON MAY 11TH INCLUDED OUR
ANNUAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AND GRADUATION
CEREMONY. SIX ENTHUSIASTIC GRADUATES WERE
RECOGNIZED: KHAYDEN, TARIQ, CARTER, ANDREW,
PEYTON, AND WYATT
As you all know, the Session has been
moving forward on the sale of the Manse.
Last month we sent out letters to get a general
consensus as to how you felt toward either
keeping or selling the Manse, with an
extremely limited response. This is an issue
that has been on the minds of everyone for the
past few years as the last time it was used for
a minister was when Rev. Marshall was here.
This is an extremely sensitive subject
with all the members of our congregation,
whether they are for or against the sale. We
all have our reasons for keeping the Manse as
well as selling it and no matter what is decided
during the congregational meeting, we are still
one family at Buffalo no matter what our
thoughts!
The Session has approved going
forward with a congregational vote after
Presbytery approved the sale. That vote is
scheduled for June 29th. Please make sure
you are in Church that day to cast your vote.
Yours in Christ,
The Administration Committee
Mother’s Day
MAY 11, 2014
The
Presbyterian
Women
Birthday
celebration was held on Monday, May 12th, with a
joint meeting of the circles. The Mary Lou Campbell
Circle hosted the event and Betty Robinson led the
program. This year’s Birthday Offering will go to the
Blue Corn Mothers Alliance, a ministry in
Albuquerque that provides services to Native
American women who have experienced domestic
violence. A total of $279.00 was collected in
support of this mission.
A big THANK YOU to Cathy Bridges for
putting the attractive finishing touches to our new
restrooms and to Pat Setzer for heading up the
cleaning and organization of the kitchen prior to
Homecoming.
Our women did a wonderful job of providing
food for the receptions following the funerals of Jean
Chester and Paige Davis during May. Thank you to
all who participated in providing this service to the
families.
Sheila Brewer
Interim PW Moderator for May
RED CARNATIONS
In Honor of:
Given by:
Mary Bailes.……………………………………..Cathy Bridges
Lynda Bowers……………...Her Children and Grandchildren
Sheila Brewer…………………………………….Andy Brewer
Sheila Brewer………………Karen Brewer and Adam Hurley
Cathy Bridges………...Jessica Whitaker, Jonathan Bridges,
and Jamie McElreath
Virginia Brown…………………….Frank and Betty Robinson
Vialee H. Cashion……………………….Lisa Cashion Moore
Nellie Lett Cox………………………………………..Greg Cox
Jamie Crompton…………………………..Jackson Crompton
Paige Davis……………………………………….Jan Renwick
Frances Foushee…………………………………Diane Davis
Virgie Frie………………………………………………Ken Frie
Allison Goodwin………………………………..Cash Goodwin
Allison Goodwin………………………………Chase Goodwin
Amy Hart………………………………..Alexis and Avery Hart
Karen Johnson……………………………………..Billy Moore
Karen Johnson………………………………...Heather Moore
Pat Kelly………………………..Patrick Kelly and Jason Kelly
Marie Macko…………………….Bobby and Evelyn Johnson
Jamie Bridges McElreath………......Cathy and Rick Bridges
Susan Patterson……………………………Caman Patterson
Jan Renwick…………………………………….Cathy Bridges
Lindi Renwick…………………………………….Jan Renwick
Claire B. Robinson……………….Frank and Betty Robinson
Ellen Robinson-Catania…………Frank and Betty Robinson
Heather M. Robinson…………….Frank and Betty Robinson
Jackie Watson…………………….Frank and Betty Robinson
Jessica Bridges Whitaker…………..Cathy and Rick Bridges
Theresa Williams…………………………………Jan Renwick
Courtney Nicole Wilson…………….Cathy and Rick Bridges
Our Candy……………………......Bill and Elizabeth Shermer
To Honor My Sisters at Buffalo…………………Jan Renwick
WHITE CARNATIONS
In Memory of:
Given by:
Evelyn Bailes…………………………...J.W. and Mary Bailes
“Granny” Geraldine Bridges……………….Jessica Whitaker,
Jonathan Bridges, and Jamie McElreath
“Hanny Geraldine Bridges……..”Honeybun” Caitlyn Bridges
Geraldine Bridges……………………………….John Bridges
Annie Geraldine Bridges………………………...Rick Bridges
Eloise Sawyer Cashion……………………………Jackie Frie
Ethel W. Cashion……Vialee H. Cashion and Lisa C. Moore
Jean Kirkman Chester……………………......Caitlyn Bridges
Jean Kirkman Chester………………Cathy and Rick Bridges
Ina Foushee Cox…………………………………….Greg Cox
Clara Lee Dowdy………………………J.W. and Mary Bailes
Mattie Foushee…………Frances Foushee and Diane Davis
Sara Gibbs………………………......Paul and Penny Shields
Dorothy Groome (sister)…………Frank and Betty Robinson
Ola Kennedy Holder……Vialee Cashion and Lisa C. Moore
Dinah M. Hunsinger……………...Frank and Betty Robinson
Inez Jackson……………………………Brooks and Pat Kelly
Inez Jackson………………………..J.L. and Debbie Thomas
Inez Jackson…………………..Patrick Kelly and Jason Kelly
Treva Kelly………………………………Brooks and Pat Kelly
Treva Kelly…………………….Patrick Kelly and Jason Kelly
Vera Layne…………......Frances Foushee and Diane Davis
Peggy McGinty……………………Frank and Betty Robinson
Nell Medlin…………………………………….Bobby Johnson
Mary Olinger…………………………………..Evelyn Johnson
Frances G. Patterson…………….Frank and Betty Robinson
Alice Porter………………Her Children: Richard, Ray, Faye,
Jerry, Vernon, and Peggy
Mary McKay Ritter…………………………......Cathy Bridges
Ellen R. Robinson……………......Frank and Betty Robinson
Dorothy Jane Shields……………....Paul and Penny Shields
Nellie Thomas…………………......J. L. and Debbie Thomas
Mary Jessie Wicker……………………Cathy Wicker Bridges
Our Parents……………………......Floyd and Virginia Brown
In Memory of Sisters Passed at Buffalo……….Jan Renwick
Remember with love and prayer:
Jonathan Bridges,
Floyd Brown, Vialee Cashion, Nellie Cox, Greg Deck,
Barbara Jo Glass, Pam McDonald, and Ann Seymore
CHURCH MEMBERS:
FAMILY
OF
CHURCH
MEMBERS:
Michael Holt, Edna Johnson, Terry Johnson, Taylor
Jones, Elaine McBryde, Sam McClearen, Jacob Monson, Robin
Padgett, Carson Setzer, Mary Smith, Louise Stewart, Jan
Thomas, and Edward Wilberg
FRIENDS OF CHURCH MEMBERS: Aragon Family,
Amber Austin, Jennifer Avent, Ryan Buell, Roy Dinkens, Leah
Everette, Frank Foushee, Marty Foushee, Kay Hale, Hunter
Hazelton, Roy Holt, Tate Jackson, Charlotte Johns, Bob & Grace
Johns, Will Kirkland, Amanda Mager, Melissa Miles, Megan
Nelson, Dr. Michele Roberson, Lenora Seagroves, Allison
Upchurch Smith, Frank Tibbett, Jerry Vuncannon, Evelyn Watson,
Gaye Watson, and Marie Wicker
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WEEKLY OFFERING TOTALS & ATTENDANCE
May 04, 2014 – $1786.00
May 11, 2014 – $2385.00
May 18, 2014 – $2202.00
May 25, 2014 – $1339.00
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127
60
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5 Cents A Meal Offering – $169.71
BackPack Kids Offering – $82.22
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I now know that kind words, get
well cards, and prayers are very
much a part of the healing process.
Thank you so much, - Floyd Brown
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION IS EXTENDED TO:
The Families of:
Jean Chester and Paige Davis
Gifts to the Church
In Honor of Lynda Bowers
Lynda’s Children and Grandchildren
In Honor of Virginia Cashion’s Birthday
June
June
June
June
01st – Jan Tart
02nd – Buddy McNeill
05th – J. L. Thomas
06th – Susan Patterson
June
June
June
June
13th
19th
26th
29th
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–
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Tiffany Davis
Brooks Kelly
Karen Johnson
Kevin McDonald
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
June 20th
June 28th
Ken and Jackie Frie
J. L. and Debbie Thomas
Nikki Cashion Thomas
In Memory of Jean Chester
Jean Wilberg
Bill & Elizabeth Shermer
The Bower’s Family
Lee & Pat Setzer
Geri Hales
Gary & Karen Rosser
Gracie McLeod
American Legion Post 382
Julie J. Conder
Bob & Mattie Kelly
Joel & Teresa Harrison
John & Ellen Mangum
Jan Renwick
Bobby & Pat Beard
Nelson and Kathy Jolly Burke
In Memory of Paige Davis
Jean Wilberg
Jan Renwick
Bobby & Evelyn Johnson
Wilodae D. Wood
Bob & Mattie Kelly
Nelson and Kathy Jolly Burke
Wanda & Price Edwards
Thomas & Sue Dodson & Betty Price
Congregational Greeter’s for June
June 01st – Karen Johnson
June 08th – Kathy Jolly
June 15th – Pat Setzer
June 22nd – Penny Shields
June 29th – Kay Davis
Greeting Elder’s for June
June 01st – Lee Setzer
June 08th – COMMUNION
June 15th – Jean Wilberg
June 22nd – Jeff Cashion
June 29th – David Ciliberto
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Thank you so much for the gifts of
food during the time of our loss.
Everything was wonderful and
enjoyed very much.
Your
kind
expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated
and gratefully acknowledged by the family
of Paige Dodson Davis.
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June Leaders
June 01st – Jan Tart
June 08th – COMMUNION
June 15th – Jackie Frie
June 22nd – Jean Wilberg
June 29th – Anna Renwick
ALLISON, CHASE, & CASH AT HOMECOMING
(Lesson A-42)
(No Joy Worship)
(Lesson A-43)
(Lesson A-44)
(Lesson B-04)
Session Corner
Highlights from Stated Meeting held May 20, 2014
SAVE
THE
DATE:
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2014
June 24th – 26th, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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BUFFALO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1333 Carthage Street
Sanford, NC 27330
Lee County Presbyterian Churches
will host the Presbytery of Coastal
Carolina meeting on Thursday, June
12, 2014 at the Dennis Wicker Civic
Center.
Our church, along with four other
churches, has been asked to help prepare and
manage a hospitality table for the event. Food
items such as muffins and breakfast breads will
be needed. If you would like to provide a food
item for the table or work at the event, please
contact Penny Shields at 919-776-1402. Your
help would be greatly appreciated.
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Admin.: Beginning Balance: 04/01/2013
$21,309.47
Income $8,647.58
Expenses $11,180.76
Ending Balance:
04/30/2014
$18,776.29
Given the general decline of money, all purchases must be
authorized the committee chairperson and receipts
forwarded to disbursing treasurer.
Worship: Communion is moved from June 15th to the 8th.
Christian Ed.: Preschool Summer Camp will be subsidized
out of Preschool money, currently $5005.11. A permanent
sign will be made for the front lawn advertising the
Preschool. VBS is June 24th, 25th, and 26th.
Cong. Care: Buddy said several meals were delivered and
food for two funeral receptions were prepared. Pat Setzer
and Cathy Bridges are organizing funeral reception teams
responsible for preparing and serving food at future events.
Evang./Growth/Com.: Patrick is organizing help for
parking for the June 12th Presbytery meeting at the Civic
Center.
Women: The women are working towards having a fold
down baby changing station installed in the Women’s
Handicap Bathroom stall.
Old Business: Paul will be at General Assembly in Detroit
June 13th-23rd. He is on the Committee on Middle East
Issues.
919-776-7313
New Business: A Called Congregational Meeting will be
held on June 29th to:
[email protected]
1. Vote on the sale of property from the Monger Estate.
2. Vote on the sale of the Manse.
Next Stated Meeting will be June 24th.
www.buffalopres.org
COURTNEY, JONATHAN, & PAISLEY AT HOMECOMING
Jean Wilberg, Clerk of Session