FROM THE PASTOR’S STUDY… Vacation Bible School Sunday, August 6th - Thursday, August 10th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAYS IN JUNE June 4th 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Lay Reader: Readings:

11: 30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

You are invited to attend our 2017 Vacation Bible School. The theme is “Hero Central: Discover Your Strength in God!” We will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time discovering our strength in God! We will become Heroes and explore how to serve God and God’s mission in our lives. Following a high-energy opening at Hero Central, we will make our way to Bible Story Headquarters where we will expand on what we’ve discovered by participating in… • • • • •

Art projects Learning new songs Exploring the wonders of creation Playing games and Enjoying tasty treats

June 11th 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Lay Reader: Readings:

11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. June 18th 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Lay Reader: Readings:

Along the way we will learn about our mission project! Each of us has different gifts to share. There are so many ways to help. Join in the fun of VBS by volunteering to: › › › › › › › › ›

Be a teacher’s helper; Assist a teacher with crafts; Help the recreation leader with games; Be a storyteller; Care for children in the Nursery; Help prepare and serve dinner; Bring baked goods; Spread the news about our VBS; Help decorate the church for VBS.

The success of VBS is not measured in the number of children we enroll, but in the number of people who share the gifts God has given each of us. In Christ’s service, Joyce

11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. June 25th 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Lay Reader: Readings:

2:00 p.m.

Pentecost Church School / Adult Class Worship Service: Sacrament of Holy Communion (intinction) Deacon Margaret Young Acts 2:1-21 I Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:18-23 Board of Deacons Alcoholics Anonymous Trinity Sunday Church School / Adult Class Worship Service: Ordination and Installation of Officers; Sacrament of Baptism Elder Marilyn Koukal Genesis 1:1-2:4a II Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 Christian Education Committee Alcoholics Anonymous Second Sunday after Pentecost Church School / Adult Class Worship Service: Men of the Church and Graduates Deacon Kirk Frieh Genesis 18:1-15 (22:1-7) Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23) Coffee Hour Alcoholics Anonymous Third Sunday after Pentecost Church School / Adult Class Worship Service: Christian Education Sunday Elder Shirley Frieh Genesis 21:8-21 Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39 Alcoholics Anonymous

CHURCH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Dr. Joyce E. Sirianni Admin. Assistant: Kathleen E. Matikosh Treasurer: Polly Redanz Organist: Roger Dahl Choir Director: Isabel Keuther

CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS

GRADUATES

BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Worship and Music Committee Thursday, June 1st - 5:30 p.m. Board of Deacons Sunday, June 4th - 11:30 a.m. Christian Education Committee Sunday, June 11th - 11:30 a.m. Session Tuesday, June 20th - 7:00 p.m. Mission and Outreach Committee (No meeting scheduled)

ATTENTION: GRADUATING SENIORS Forms for a scholarship award from the Sheridan Park Continuing Education Fund are available by contacting Marilyn Koukal (694-1960). Please complete the form and return it to her as soon as possible. If you haven’t already considered donating to this worthy fund, please do so. It means a lot to our young people to receive this support from their church family as they go off to college.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Articles for the July-August issue of “Focus on Faith” are due in the Church Office on June 16th.

Congratulations to the following graduates……… Katie Frieh, daughter of Shirley and Kirk Frieh, graduated on May 19th from the Central New York Regional Law Enforcement Academy. Upon graduation, she became a Deputy Sheriff for the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office in Syracuse, New York. Katie is a sworn member of the police patrol division in the Sheriff’s Office. Emma Rehrauer, daughter of Debra and David Rehrauer, is graduating from the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in June. She will be attending Niagara University in September and received several merit scholarships, including a Vincentian Scholar award for her service work on mission trips to El Salvador with Young Life Christian Ministry.

MISSION AND OUTREACH •

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Five bags of non-perishable foods were donated by the congregation and taken to St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Pantry in early May. Thank you for your generosity! “Ride for Roswell” is scheduled for June 24th. Anyone who wishes to donate in support of participants Alan and Maggie Henderson and Nancy Sikora, can give their donation directly to them (through the end of July). Checks should be made out to “Ride for Roswell.” Nancy will be with the Thoracic Park team supporting Lung Cancer Research. Maggie and Alan are signed up for the general team.

Please note that this will be a two-month issue! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Sunday, August 6th through Thursday, August 10th / 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

CHURCH NEWS HAPPY BIRTHDAY! June 2nd June 4th June 6th June 7th June 8th June 10th June 12th June 14th June 17th June 18th June 19th June 20th June 21st June 22nd June 24th June 26th June 29th June 30th

Sue Steward Katarina Mueller Collin Sabers Betty Brand Shirley Frieh Ian Klak Debra Fultz Lindsay McDowell Josephine Coogan Marge Haag Laurie Redanz Betty Berg Polly Redanz Darlyne Johnson Anne Watkins Verla Dolliff Karen Sargent Roger Dahl

ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations to Christopher and Maria (Solley) Bennett, who will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary on June 16th! Congratulations to Anne and Angus Watkins, who will celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary on June 18th!

CONDOLENCE The Christian sympathy of Faith Church is extended to the family of Margaret Shepard, who passed away on May 4th. “Ma” was a close friend of Karen Sargent.

SALUTE!

Congratulations to Pastor Sirianni! Joyce was honored by HART Interfaith at an Awards Celebration on May 24th.

APPRECIATION I want to thank you for all of the prayers and good wishes I received during my recent hospitalization. I have a new medication that seems to be working. Again, thank you! Blessings, Carla (Kline)

Congratulations to David and Mary Ann Rybak, who will celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary on June 25th! Congratulations to Roger and Bonnie Dahl, who will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary on June 29th!

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Joanna Jane Cole was welcomed to the “household of God” on May 7th. Joanna is the daughter of Jessica and David Cole. Witnesses were Jordan McMullen and Steven Cole. Grandparents are Robin McMullen and Richard and Patricia Cole. Pastor Sirianni was assisted by Elder James Sanford.

Worship services for July, August and September 3rd will be held at 10:30 a.m.

WORSHIP HOUR NURSERY The following persons are scheduled to serve in the Nursery during June: Date June 4th June 11th June 18th June 25th

Names Pamela Braun / Joslyn Stone Amy Cherry / Sophie Stone Jason Cherry, Sr. / Jason Cherry, Jr. Dorothy Erckert / Madelyn Erckert

WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE Date

Attendance

April 30th May 7th (Baptism/Communion) May 14th (Youth Sunday/Mother’s Day) May 21st (Pet Blessing)

42 76 64 37

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT The Stewardship Committee of Session wishes to keep the congregation informed of our weekly contributions. The amount needed each week to meet expenses is $1,995.00.

Date

Operating Budget

Per Capita

Church School

April 30th May 7th May 14th May 21st

$2,439.00 $1,354.04 $2,302.00 $1,126.00

$ $ $ $

$ $ $ $

1 2

9.50

Fundraising $ $ $ $

Holiday Offerings

Special Offerings

Missions

$ 22.00 1 $ $ $

$ 10.00 2 $ $ $

$ $ $ $

4.50

Easter One Great Hour of Sharing

PER CAPITA AND MISSION GIVING

HELP YOUR CHURCH

Members who wish to contribute to help defray this major cost in our budget are encouraged to do so by using envelopes which have been placed in offering boxes and pew racks. A suggested contribution of $31.00 per member would address our denominational Per Capita/Mission Giving assessment for 2017.

Groups and individuals using Faith Church’s facilities are reminded to be sure that… • • • • • •

All lights are turned off when leaving… including rest rooms All windows are closed All doors are locked Cups and dishes are washed and put away Garbage is properly wrapped and disposed of Filled bags are placed outside in the garbage tote

CHURCH DIRECTORY Our Church Directory will be updated this summer. A copy of the current Directory has been placed on the counter at the rear of the sanctuary. Please verify your entry by placing a check mark next to it indicating that it is correct (or write in any changes). Also, please include current E-mail addresses at home and/or at work and your cell ‘phone number.

VACATION SCHEDULE

CHANCEL FLOWERS Sign- up sheets for chancel flowers are posted on the board outside The Quiet Room. If you desire to have flowers placed in the sanctuary in honor or in memory of someone, or in celebration of a special occasion, please sign up as early as possible for your desired date. Cash or checks (payable to the “Board of Deacons” with “Flowers” written in the lower left-hand corner) may be placed in the offering plate. Cost is $22.50.

Kathleen Matikosh, Administrative Assistant, will be on vacation the following dates: June 19th June 26th July 3rd July 10th July 17th

July 24th July 31st August 7th August 14th August 21st

A HELPFUL HINT… Please pass this information on to anyone you know who has a cat or dog… Do not use cocoa mulch in your yard. It has been proven that cocoa mulch makes pets severely ill and can be fatal!

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING April 30, 2017 Slate of Officers Nominated and Elected

ELDERS * To be ordained Three-year Terms (Class of April 2020) 1) Jason Cherry, Sr. * 2) Sharon Haefner 3) Christine Whipkey *

DEACONS * To be ordained Three-year Terms (Class of April 2020) 1) Jacquelyn Dillon 2) Kirk Frieh * 3) Robin Gradle *

Congregation-at-Large Nominations ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Buildings and Grounds (1-year terms – April 2018) Douglas Coogan Jonathan Coogan Melvin Whipkey Personnel (2-year terms - April 2019) Carol DeVine Robin Gradle

AUDIT COMMITTEE (for 2017 Annual Report) Carol DeVine MaryAnn MacDonald COUNTERS (1-year terms – April 2018) 1. Patricia Hazen 3. MaryAnn MacDonald 2. Marilyn Koukal 4. Nancy Ryan NOMINATING COMMITTEE (1-year terms – April 2018) Congregation-at-Large nominations: Douglas Coogan Debra Fultz

Gail Shaffer

Margaret Young

5. James Sanford 6. Margaret Young

Mary Ann Rybak

TREASURER (appointed):

Polly Redanz

FINANCIAL SECRETARY (appointed):

MaryAnn MacDonald

REPRESENTATIVE TO PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR CARE OF WNY:

MaryAnn MacDonald

PERMANENT DELEGATE TO PRESBYTERY OF WNY:

MaryAnn MacDonald

YOUR SESSION IN ACTION May 16, 2017 Elders on Session: Clerk of Session: Assistant Clerk of Session: Moderator: Treasurer:

David Braun. Shirley Frieh, Sharon Haefner, Alan Henderson, Michael Klak, Nancy Ryan, David Rybak, James Sanford, Nancy Sikora Marilyn Koukal Sharon Haefner Rev. Dr. Joyce E. Sirianni Polly Redanz

Guests: • Ray Smith and Frank (owner) from Frank’s Foundation and Drainage Specialists, spoke to us regarding our flooding problems in Fellowship Hall. A long discussion ensued with many questions from Session members. More information will be forthcoming along with estimates for repair. Session will then be called to a special meeting to make a decision about repairs. Welcome: • Recently-elected Session members Jason Cherry, Sr. and Christine Whipkey were welcomed, as well as Elder Sharon Haefner (re-elected). • Pastor Sirianni expressed concern about attendance and requested that elders and deacons make an effort to attend Sunday worship services as we need to present ourselves as models to the congregation. Youth Sunday: • Our thanks go out to Debra Fultz for a successful Youth Sunday worship service on Mother’s Day (May 14th)! Debbie always does such an excellent job with our children! Sacrament of Baptism: • Elder Marilyn Koukal will assist Pastor Sirianni in the baptism of Mateo Saunders on June 11th. Vacation Bible School: • VBS will be held Sunday, August 6th through Thursday, August 10th (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) Miscellaneous: • Windows in our Church School rooms still need to be washed (inside and outside). • Plans are ready to go for building our Lending Library. • We received a letter from National Fuel Gas Company informing us that we will be receiving a donation from National Fuel’s Employee Charitable Giving Program and the National Fuel Gas Company Foundation. Snow Removal: • Looking into a service. Memorial Day Parade - Monday, May 29th • Note the date and remember to attend the parade in Kenmore on May 29th (11:00 a.m.) The Arose for You Puppets and our Church School will be on parade! Save these dates! Ordination and Installation of Officers - June 11th Christian Education Sunday - June 25th Merrill Lynch account (as of April 29, 2017) - $70,607.00

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