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[Pages:5]February 2017

I don't know if anyone looks forward to Lent the way we do Advent. But this year I am intrigued by what Lent means to you. I would like to share with the congregation in my weekly emails and during worship YOUR thoughts on the significance of the Lenten season as we prepare for Holy Week. I'm letting you know a month in advance!

Your Spiritual Formation Directors, Leigh Anne and Tracie, and I are planning some special events for that season, sermons and fellowship hour discussions, along with resources for us to use at home.

Whatever Lent means to you or what you would like it to mean to you this you know that God's love experienced in the cross of Christ and his empty tomb are yours.

Peace, Pastor Garrett

The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday February 5th, immediately following the Worship Service.

Thank You to Rev. Dr. Mark Lawson, pastor at Bayberry United Church of Christ, who lead worship at LFPC on Sunday January 22nd!

Our Newest LFPC Members: Robin Kerr-Wilson

I am a lifelong Presbyterian. I have held all of the positions available, Elder, Deacon, Clerk of the Session, Sang in the Choir(both solo and choir) Sunday School Teacher, Christian Education,Endowment Committee,Treasurer,Mission Committee, Music and Worship Committee, Decorated the Church, put on lunch and dinners and have even preached on occasion! Personally, I have one daughter and son in law and a Wonderful four year old grandson. I worked for the Head Start program for 25 years. I have also Directed an Arts Council and have been in many, many plays, both musical and straight. My passion is music of all kinds. I have served on many boards, Church,School,and Community. I have recently started a Tenants Association at my new home. I am a social being as you can see! I like to volunteer in many venues.

I moved to Clay, Ny 1 1/2 years from Canisteo, NY to be close to my family and I no longer wanted to maintain a home. I do travel to Myrtle Beach for the Winter, however I love it here! I fell in love with your Church immediately. It is warm and comfortable. I can feel the spirit here and have met many nice people. I do have a sense of humor, both bad and good! I am happy and healthy at the present time and hope to be that way for years to come. Finally, I thank God everyday for everything and am blessed to have found this Church... -Robin Kerr -Wilson

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The Kittle Family Ben grew up in Marion, NY and I grew up in Westmoreland, NY. I received my bachelor's degree from Syracuse University in 2004, my master's from Upstate Medical University in 2014 and am currently working on my PhD at Binghamton University. After ten years in the workforce, Ben decided to get his degree and is currently attending OCC, hopefully graduating in the next year. We met at Mercy Flight Central where Ben was an IT/Communications Specialist and I was a flight nurse. I also worked at Upstate as an RN and lived in Liverpool. When we got married in 2011, Ben looked for a job in this area and we made this our home.

Ben now works for Aspen Dental Management in East Syracuse as an Intranet Administrator. I still work at Upstate and after working in a few different roles, now run the trauma program. We had our beautiful baby boy Benjamin 6 months ago and he is by far our greatest achievement. He is our biggest interest right now but before he came along Ben and I enjoyed many outdoor activities including skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and kayaking and can't wait to do these things as a family. We had both attended church in our hometowns growing up and when we had moved away, had not found a church to attend. When Benjamin came along, we knew we wanted to raise him to know God the way we do and started to look for a church to call home. We actually began our search at Liverpool First Presbyterian and knew from our first visit that we had found just that. -Jolene, Ben & Benjamin Kittle

The Campbell Family Bryan - Grew up in Warren, PA, graduated with Bachelors Degree in Sport and Recreation Management from University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 2006, and a Masters Degree in Sport Management from California University of Pennsylvania in 2011. Previously worked in Minor League baseball (Erie Seawolves, Binghamton Mets) and college athletics at Cornell University. Currently stay-at-home dad to our two kids. Kristen - Grew up in Endicott, NY. Graduated with Bachelors Degree in Psychology from University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 2007, and Master of Social Work from Binghamton University in 2009. Previously worked in long-term care, joined the Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter last April as the Director of Programs and Services, which is what brought us up to Liverpool. We met in college in 2005. We were married in 2010, and have two kids: Connor (4) & Emily (2 in May). We moved to Liverpool this past August from Endicott. The kids keep us a bit busy for any hobbies, but we're enjoying exploring our new hometown (parks, zoo, library) as a family. -Bryan, Kristen, Connor & Emily Campbell

The Elsie O'Neil Circle meets next on Thursday February 16th at 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

UPDATE AND THANKS FROM ISAIAH'S TABLE The folks at Isaiah's Table would like to say "Thank you" for your generous Bags of Blessings filled with health care items and non-perishable healthy food items. A total of 40 back packs of items were distributed at Isaiah's Table on Saturday December 24th. . Those items that were left over will be given out on Saturday mornings, as the need arises. Thanks again and have a blessed 2017!

Your group can be a STAR! We are looking for short video clips (10-15 seconds) of small groups, mission activities, retreats, gatherings, worship, and faith classes to use in an introductory video on

our website. Videos should have a horizontal orientation. Candids, close-ups, and action are preferable rather than "staged" scenes. They can be sent Rev. Anderson or Haley Everts. Thanks!

The Wednesday Night Study Group, Becoming Faithful Followers small group (BFFs) The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of February, March and April we'll be working through "Joseph: The Journey to Forgiveness - Women's Bible Study". This six-week study explores what God has to say to us about grace and forgiveness through Joseph's story of trial and triumph found in Genesis 37-50. The workbook contains studies for each week along with a viewer guide for taking notes from the weekly video sessions. We will simultaneously be reading Messenger, which we will discuss at the conclusion of the Joseph study, at our first meeting in May. If you have questions you reach Becky

Krebs (457-3254) or Linda Hook (622-1781)

Per capita amount is $37.75 per adult or confirmed youth member of the congregation. This payment helps to support the administrative workings of our congregation's presbytery, synod, and General Assembly in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Please use the blue envelope in your box

of giving envelopes and make the check payable to LFPC. Thank You!

PDA (Presbyterian Disaster Assistance - PW (Presbyterian Women Disaster Preparedness Training - April 4-5, 2017 at Vanderkamp Center This training is for women only, by application only. An application is available in the church office. DPT is a train-the-trainer event designed to give women the tools needed to conduct Disaster Preparedness workshops for churches, presbyteries and communities. Training expenses for this training will be reimbursed by PDA. You must attend both sessions to be certified and commissioned as a PW-PDA DP

Trainer. Application deadline is March 24, 2017.

From the LFPC Deacons

Give, and you will receive. You will be given much. Pressed down, shaken together, and running over, it will spill into your lap. The way you give to others is the way God will give to you. Luke 6:38

We have a growing number of people in need in our own congregation. The deacons are looking to compile a phone tree, a list of people who would be willing to help our sisters and brothers in their times of need. Please use the tear-off in church to check areas where you may be of assistance to others. The phone tree will have different "branches" depending on the need and you will be placed on the list according to your availability. It is our hope that many hands will make light work.

We could use help in the following areas: Cooking meals, transportation of members to/from church, driving members to appointments, visiting our homebound. Please let us know what time of day you

are available. You may leave a message at the Church office (457-3161). Thank you and God bless!

Vanderkamp Upcoming Program/Save the Date:

2nd Saturday: The next 2nd Saturday workday will be February 11th from 1-5 pm. Volunteers will gather at VK to work on a variety of projects. We ask that if possible, you

please RSVP by 5 pm Wednesday February 8th by phone or email so we may plan accordingly.

Winter Kamp: New for 2017 - Sunday February 19 ? Friday February 24 for youth ages 7-17 Don't have plans for winter break? Just can't wait for summer? Plan to join

us for Winter Kamp. Online registration is open and details are available online. Go to wpsite/winter-kamp/ or call 675-3651 for additional information and to register.

2nd Annual Fire and Ice Festival: February 25th - 26th. This event is open to the public. Entertainment (professional magician, balloon artist, fire eating & face painting, Food

(hot beverages, baked goods, chili and other festival fare throughout the weekend with a pancake brunch on Sunday), Fun Family Activities (sledding, bon fire, cross country skiing, &

snow sculptures) & More. Watch our website and Facebook for more details.

Remember the Food Pantry Just a gentle reminder that as you shop for the food pantry consider purchasing lots of fruits and vegetables. Foods with 7 grams of protein are considered "protein".

LFPC Food Pantry Shopping List: -Canned Vegetables, -Canned Fruit in juice or water (not syrup), -100% juice Protein rich foods 7 grams per serving: -Beans, -Canned meats, -Canned fish, -Peanut butter

Bottle Drive We are still collecting returnable cans and bottles for the preschool. There is a bin downstairs outside of Fellowship Hall to place your donations. Please

rinse the cans and bottles out first. Thanks!

Friends in Faith Preschool We are now accepting preschool applications for the 2017-2018 school year. If you are interested or have questions please contact Chris Schauer at 457-4090.

The Church Office will be Closed on Monday February 20th for Presidents' Day.

Recycle for a CauseFriends in Faith Christian Preschool Please donate your empty printer cartridges returnable bottles and cans at church. There are bins outside of Fellowship Hall and in front of the Preschool (upstairs). Place your items in the bins and all monies go to assist our

preschool. Thanks for your donation!

From the Floral Committee: Please sign up for flowers for a Sundayof your choice to remember a special occasion on the Floral Chart outside the Church Office. Flowers in January 2017 were given: *On Jan. 29th in celebration of Haley Evert's Birthday from her family.

CNY Photographers meets next on Monday Feb. 20th at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend!

February Birthdays

1 ? Jason Gouger

3 ? Aiyana Gamory

4 ? Brynne McConnell

6 ? Austin Westphal

9 ? Dode Lipton

12 ? David Spak

19 ? Heather Brown

25 ? Melissa Beerman

(If anyone has been omitted from this list, please call the church office)

"Going Green for God" Recycling Project! by the LFPC Green Team is still going on!!!

We are still collecting markers from home, office, school that are ready to be discarded, then drop them in one of the bins which are located at the preschool lobby and by the side office entrance to the church. The markers will be sent

to a facility to be converted into clean fuel, while keeping tons of plastic out of the trash each year. All brands of markers are accepted, including highlighters and dry erase markers. Don't throw out that used marker - ColorCycle it!

THE OPEN TABLE FREE MEAL-We could use your help!

St. Matthew's Liverpool hosts our free community meal, The Open Table, on the LAST Sunday of the month, from 4:00-6:00pm. The menu is changing and it's sure to be delicious! Please join us and bring your friends and family-let us know you are coming/volunteering at 457-4633! All are welcome!

Donations for the dessert table are greatly appreciated as well. Please mark as "Open Table".

Samaritan Center Our next opportunity to serve in on Friday Feb. 24th from 12:45 ? 3 pm.

Come join the team, please sign up in the rear of the sanctuary. February is:

February LFPC group meetings: Fay's Small Group meets Fri. Feb. 3rd and 17th at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Karen and Tim Fay.

Men's Group meets on Sat. Feb. 4th and 18th at 8:30 a.m. in the church coffee shop. Holy Stitchers meets Sat. Feb. 4th and 18th at 9:00 a.m. in the church library. LFPC Choir meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m in the choir room. Pelotte's Small Group meets Wed. Feb. 8th and Feb. 22nd in the church library.

The March 2017 Newsletter Deadline is Tuesday February 21st by 12 noon. Please get all articles and pictures into the church office by Tuesday Feb. 21st. You may call Heather at 457-3161 or

email lfirstpr@twcny.. She is in the office Monday-Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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