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FPCV eNews for week of 10/2/2022Hello FPCV family! Included in this week’s eNews are the latest updates and information of what’s happening here in the church and in the community. As always, feel free to email the office if you have any questions: office@victorpres.org |
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In this issue… | Sunday Worship materials Upcoming Events & Calendar Choir Opportunities 10/8 Community Dinner- volunteers needed 10/5 Red Cross Blood Drive ZOOM Book Study Youth Group Fellowship Dinner Toiletry Closet PGV Ganondagan Fall Gathering Girl Scout Awards Community Clothing Closet Blessings n’ Blankets FPOC Upcoming Event Sunday School VFFC Thanksgiving Baskets Community Dinners Greeter Sign-up Fellowship/Men’s Breakfasts Per Capita Office Hours
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| | Sunday WorshipPlease click on the link below for this Sunday’s (10/2) worship materials, including bulletin and music for worship at home on our YouTube livestream! Guest Preacher: Dean Cornwell *World Communion Sunday* Message: “Equality Among Us All” |
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If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, please stay home and watch our worship service on our YouTube channel. Thank you for your understanding! |
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Upcoming EventsSunday, October 2nd 10 am Sunday Worship 11 am Fellowship Hour 7:30pm AA & Al-Anon meetings Tuesday, October 4th 7 pm Bridge Class Wednesday, October 5th 1:30-7 pm Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, October 7th 7 pm AA Meeting Saturday, October 8th 8 am Men’s Breakfast 5-6:30 pm Community Dinner (Soups & Sandwiches) Volunteers needed |
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 | Vocal and Bell ChoirWe are planning to have the choir sing the first Sundays of the month, starting in November. Rehearsal will be from 11:15-noon on Oct. 23 and Oct. 30. *Also, if there is enough interest, we will have the handbells play on the 3rd Thursdays of the month, having practiced from 11:15-noon on the 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month. We would need at least 8 people to form a choir. Please let Ayn know if you’ll be joining us or if you have any questions (ayn@patrowicz.com). |
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 | Help Needed for 10/8 Community DinnerWe are hosting the October 8th Community Dinner. The menu is soups and sandwiches. We are in need of volunteers and soups (ideally in crockpots) and cookies/brownies! Contact Brenda Dean (brenda.14450@gmail.com or 585-259-5687) to help or sign up below: | |
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 | Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday October 5, 2022, 1:30-7pm in Corey Hall at FPCV. | |
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 | White Privilege Pop Quiz: Reflecting on WhitenessYou are Invited to Join Irondequoit and South Presbyterian Churches (as part of their Mt. 25 Initiatives) in a 9-Week Zoom Discussion Group on White Privilege Pop Quiz by Molly Secours No Judging | No Blaming | No Shaming Co-Convenors: Elder Sonya Kennedy and Rev. Deb Swift How much “privilege” do beige-skinned people enjoy in our world – even without knowing it, recognizing it, or even wanting it? Through reading, sharing, videos, praying, candid discussions, and learning together, we CAN change the world – at least our little part of it. The first step is our own awareness. Tuesday Evenings 6:30 – 8:00 pm September 20 – November 15 | |
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 | Church Youth Group Opportunities There are several opportunities for youth to be involved in our church this Fall, including Youth Sunday School and Confirmation Study Series. Learn more about the programs by clicking the link below. | |
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 | Fellowship Soup Dinner 10/18Hosted by your Deacons, please join us on Tuesday, October 18th from 6-8pm for a fellowship dinner. A variety of soups will be provided. Please sign up below if you would like to bring a pumpkin or apple themed treat! | |
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 | Toiletry Closet VolunteersDear Congregation, We are looking for a volunteer to run the toiletry closet from 11 am to 12 pm on Wednesdays. You would give clients shopping lists and fill their orders. Training will be provided. If you are interested, please email micheleekholm@gmail.com. Thank you for considering helping with this mission project. Sincerely, Kerrington Ekholm and Samantha Martz Current Hours: M: 5-7pm, Sat: 4-6pm
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 | PGV Ganondagan Fall GatheringOctober 15, 2022 10am-2pm | |
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 | Girl Scouts earn Silver Award!Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. is proud to announce Kerrington Ekholm and Samantha Martz of Victor, NY Troop 40371 are the recipients of the Girl Scout Silver Award - the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can earn - spending a minimum of 50 hours on a sustainable project, which will affect their community for years to come. Name of the Project: Toiletry Supply Closet Organization that the Project Benefitted: Presbyterian Church Accomplishments: Our Silver Award project is about making toiletries more accessible to everyone. The toiletry closet is open Saturdays during the weekly community dinners and one hour every Monday. There is a smaller toiletry closet located on the back porch of the First Presbyterian Church of Victor that is open 24/7. We asked for donations including shampoo, conditioner, hairbrushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine products, and much more. If you would like the opportunity, you may prepare a certificate or letter of congratulations for each girl and mail them to the address below. The recognitions will be presented to the girls. Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. Attn: Girl Awards PO Box 6070 Watertown, NY 13601 Congratulations Kerrington and Samantha!! |
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 | Community Clothing Closet at VUMCThe Clothes Closet is low on Fall clothing for girls/boys, size baby through teen. Please consider donating as you go through your clothes this Fall. Drop off at Victor United Methodist Church, 106 E. Main Street Hours of operation: M: 4-6pm, W: 10am-12, Sat: 10am-12 |
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 | Blessings n’ BlanketsNew Group Forming in Partnership with our Victor Methodist and Lutheran friends in Christ! Victor Stitch-n-Chat Next gathering: Wednesday, October 19th, 1-2:30pm All handcrafters are invited to join us for 90 minutes of stitching and chatting! We meet on the third Wednesday of every month from 1-2:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Victor. Bring your current project (knitting, crocheting, tatting, embroidery, paper crafting, etc.), work on a prayer (comfort) shawl or start a square for Blessings 'n Blankets! All skill levels are welcome. Want to learn to knit or crochet? We can help! Contact Brenda Dean at brenda.14450@gmail.com for more information. | |
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 | FPOC Night without a bedThis October 17–23, we’re celebrating Family Promise Week in hundreds of communities across the country – wherever there’s a Family Promise Affiliate. Since 1988, more than one million children and parents have turned to Family Promise for assistance with homelessness prevention, shelter and housing, and other supports, and the need for our services continues to grow.
Join us during Family Promise Week for Night Without a Bed, a social media challenge that raises awareness and support for families battling homelessness. On October 22, sleep on a sofa, the floor, in your car – anywhere except your bed. Share photos on social media using the hashtag #nightwithoutabed2022 accompanied by a brief post describing your Night Without a Bed experience.
Whether on your own or with family or friends, it’s a great opportunity to show your support for families in need and help others understand the magnitude of this crisis that affects one in 19 children. | |
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 | Sunday School CalendarSunday school has been going great. We are continuing with our All Kids Sunday School model using the Whirl curriculum. Hope to see everyone back in October. October 2: Rebekah and Isaac October 9: Jacob October 16: Joseph and his brothers October 23: Joseph in Egypt October 30: Deborah |
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VFFC Thanksgiving Baskets |
Please consider a monetary donation, which will go towards the purchase of holiday food. For $55, VFFC will be able to provide a Thanksgiving Basket that will include many of the items we all enjoy at our own holiday tables. Checks may be mailed to: VFFC, Thanksgiving/Holiday Basket Program (Please make sure to designate on your check!), PO Box 154, Victor, NY 14564 *Please make donations no later than November 1st, thank you! |
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| | Dinners & MusicDid you know?….The Presbyterian Church has been serving free Community Dinners for 17 years. Enjoy a sit down family style wholesome dinner cooked and served by differing volunteer hosts. Varying musical performers provide enjoyable entertainment.
An average of 45 persons per Saturday was served totaling approximately 125 persons for August. VFFC hosted serving Sloppy Joes with music provided by Harry Strupp singing easy listening songs. St Patrick’s hosted serving Chicken Salad with music by Mrs Torpey playing background piano. Guitarist/ soloist performed mix of gospel & country as Knights of Columbus hosted a picnic dinner w hotdogs. Community Dinners are held on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturdays of the month from 5-6:30 pm! Upcoming dates: Take-out meals will be available for people who call the church at 585-924-2289, during the Community Dinner time. Dinners will be brought out to your car.
*We are always looking for people who are willing to share their musical talents during the Community Dinners! If you are able to share your talents during the dinners, please call, text or email coordinator Karen Hansen: 585-703-7432 / Karenhansen7@hotmail.com |
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| | Greeters NeededWe are still in need of Greeters and Fellowship Hour helpers on Sunday mornings! Please click on the link below to sign-up to be a greeter before worship on Sunday morning. There is also a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center if that is easier for you to sign-up there. |
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| | Panera breadEach Tuesday at 10am until mid afternoon, we have FREE Panera bread donations. Please come and take some and let your friends, family and neighbors know! *Table will be just inside the back doors at the Welcome Center. Please come in and take what you need! |
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| Fellowship TimeEach week: Your Deacons host fellowship hour in-person each Sunday following worship (in Corey Hall). Grab a cup of coffee and a treat and please join us for fellowship time. Second Saturday of each month: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at Brady’s in Bloomfield *Next breakfast: 8am, October 8th |
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| | Per Capita“What in the world is it and what does it do!?” Per capita is a fixed annual expense of our church to support the work of our Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA. We ask you to please make a special contribution to cover this expense. This is a fixed denominational administrative expense of our church and your contribution is GREATLY appreciated anytime in 2022. ($35.58 per member) |
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| *Office HoursOffice: Mon-Thurs 9am-1pm Pastor: Mon-Thurs 9am- 4pm |
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