Stacy Wyant presents Emmaleigh Stempien a graduation gift from our congregation. Emmaleigh graduated this past weekend from PYA, and is planning on attending Nazareth University in the fall.
Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich
07-06-2023
Happy graduation to our students. Stacy Wyant gave a gift to Emmaleigh Stempien from our church, celebrating her graduation from PENN YAN Academy. Emmaleigh plans to major in social work at Nazareth University in Rochester New York.
Joyce Wiedrich presented Hayley Anderson a check, from her brother's memorial fund, for her graduation and successful completion of her academic program at Finger lakes community college. Congratulations to our students!
Lay speaker Jim VanHooft gave us a sermon based on love. Use the scripture of 1 John 4: verses 7-21 was used for his message. He referenced a book by Barbara Kingsolver, a Pulitzer prize, winning author, about Demon Copperhead, who grew up in the Appalachians born to a drug addicted single mother. Things were stacked against him, but he was able to find purpose in his life through love and perseverance.
Jim referenced Agape love-love that gives without expecting a return. Love changes and takes hold of us. God loves us just as we are we love because God first left us Jim ask us a question of whether we have been transformed in our lives by a love that will never die.
The nurture committee has decided to have a first Sunday, pass-dish brunch, also celebrating the birthdays of the month. We will have music Sunday the last Sunday in July. If anyone is interested in participating with a musical number, please contact Ron Miller.
Next Sunday, we will welcome our new pastor, Jeannine Biehls. We thank our lay speakers and pastors that have reverently lead our services, and everyone that has pulled together to keep our church going strong since Pastor Sandi retired in November.
Happy 4th of July! Stay safe and enjoy the celebrations and beautiful weather in our Finger Lakes areas.
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