Live Worship Steaming available and Service in Church

at 10:30AM Sundays!!!

It will be streamed on Facebook Live on our Facebook page

www.Facebook.com/firstprestona/live

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NEWS FOR THE PEWS                                               April 24,  2025                                                                                                                                                                                  

Hi Friends,

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Have you come close to God this Lenten season? In the stories we've been telling, we've celebrated the many Faces of Easter through the life and ministry of Jesus.
 

This next week holds the key stories of that mystery of our faith:
* Jesus entered Jerusalem to a triumphal parade
* Jesus ministered in Jerusalem during a crowded Holy Days festival
* Jesus gathered with disciples in an upper room
* Jesus was betrayed, crucified, died, and rose from the grave
 

Come, celebrate with us! Become part of the story of Palm Sunday and Easter morning by donning a costume and taking a part in storytelling in worship.  Eat with us on  Maundy Thursday, and then again on Easter morning.
 

All are invited! All are welcome!
 

Join FPCT for worship this Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 10:30am in person and livestreamed on Facebook. “Teaching in Jesus’s Name” begins our Eastertide stories about the early church. What’s the story for us? What story will our church tell, and do our stories speak in the name of Jesus? Scriptures this week include Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29; and John 20:19-31. Join us to pray together, hear stories from scripture, find your church home, here at First Presbyterian Church of Tonawanda.

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​See you soon,

Pastor Rebecca

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​ANNOUNCEMENTS

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:

 

Church Stretch  -  Exercise for Body and Soul:  Mondays at 6:00pm

Diane Charsley leads light exercise and stretch sessions on Mondays for men & women of all fitness abilities. Come pray with your body and soul!  Please note that the time has changed back to 6:00pm.

 

God Loves Me Storytime – Tuesdays:  10am-11:30am

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to a weekly story time with stories about God’s love. Free play and crafts will be available along with a snack and a prayer.   

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Body and Soul Pantry:

The Body and Soul Pantry is up and running again thanks to a new structure built by Brian Burns.  Many thanks to Brian for building the closet.  If you have any questions, please contact Marilee Mathias.  The pantry could use the following items: 

• Deodorant

• Shaving Cream (5oz)/razors

• Bar soap

• Toothpaste/Toothbrushes

• Toilet paper

• Cereal/instant oatmeal

• Pasta

• Canned vegetables/fruit

• Canned soup with pop-tops

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​​* Church To-Do list has been moved across the narthex to the Outreach board for easier access. Be sure to check to see what you can do!!

 

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 REMINDERS​​

•  The Deacons are organizing coffee hour every Sunday after worship.  Please join in for fellowship and coffee; the sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.  

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Adult Sunday School   

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Please take a few minutes & read the appointed Lectionary Readings to find YOUR special message.

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Our VERY INFORMAL class meets at 9:30am each Sunday morning.  PLEASE JOIN US!

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                                                                    Acts 5:27-32;   Rev 1:4-8;   John 20:19-31:   Ps 118;14-29

 

How Do These All Come Together?

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We are God’s children who “believe without seeing”.

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*Luke tells us we sometimes must “believe without seeing” & make a choice about whose “rules” we will follow – God’s or those that don’t serve His ways.

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*John is given a Revelation about exactly WHO God is: “ ‘I am the Alpha & Omega – the beginning & the end ’, says the Lord God. “ ’I am the

one who is, who always was, & who is still to come – the Almighty One.’ ” It’s our choice to “believe without seeing”.

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*In John we are given an eye witness account of the Risen Lord for us to “believe without seeing”.

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*The Psalm is another look at the “now & the future” to “believe without seeing” & recognize that God has a PLAN for us.

 

Question for You:

How strong are you in “believing without seeing” that you can choose to make difficult decisions that “buck the system”?

                                                 

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 PRAYER CONCERNS

If you have a prayer request, please contact Pastor Rebecca at 315-317-6140  or the church office at 716-692-1319.   

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CALENDAR             

   

Sunday, April 27

9:30am                       All Age Faith Formation (Parlor)

10:30 am                    Sunday Worship for all ages (Sanctuary) 

11:30am                    Coffee Fellowship for all ages (Parlor)

11:30am                    Worship Team Meeting

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Monday, April 28

10:00 am                    Alcoholics Anonymous (Circle II Basement)

6:00pm                      Church Stretch

6:00pm-8:00pm       CE Hands-On Meeting

 

Tuesday, April 29

9:00am – 2:00pm     Office Hours

10:00am-11:30am   God Loves Me Storytime    

1:00pm                      Deacons Meeting

 

Wednesday, April 30           

9:00am – 2:00pm     Office Hours

 

Thursday, May 1      

10:00am                    Alcoholics Anonymous (Circle II Basement)

6:00pm-8:00pm       Choirs Practice

 

Saturday, May 3

10:00am                    Alcoholics Anonymous (Circle II Basement)

 

Sunday, May 4

9:30am                       All Age Faith Formation (Parlor)

10:30 am                    Sunday Worship for all ages (Sanctuary) 

11:30am                    Coffee Fellowship for all ages (Parlor)

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​​​List of Officers

SESSION 2024-2025                                

Diane Charsley & Clerk of Session

Tom Dugan, Treasurer

Michael Barry

Nancy Rolando

Sue Schurr

Billy Welch

           

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DEACONS 2024-2025

Betsy Crocker, Moderator

Linda Barry

Gail Borycki

Laura Marohn

Bonnie Sibley

Associates:      Lynn Hyland, Treasurer

                        Marlene Tyrrell, Sunshine

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 TREASURER 

  - Tom Dugan 

 

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Church Parking Lot

Please, if you are able to walk, we would appreciate if you would park on the surrounding streets near the church

and leave the spaces in our parking lot for our folks who need them most.  Thanks very much.  

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