Session Chairs Appointed
At its April 14, 2008 meeting, the Session appointed the following as chairs of its respective groups: Gretchen Grant, adult education; Gerson Rocha, ministerial
candidates; Erin Schulte, communications; Bob Jezowski, congregational life; Walter Gramley, family ministries; Alexis Tolbert,
Next Ministries; Lynn Wishart, outreach; Cherryl Martin, benevolence; Bob Brennan, stewardship; Chad Stubbs, pledge campaign; Jacky Radifera, Time & Talent and worship,
respectively; Sally Harwood, budget; and Mary Rose Main, personnel. Debbie Mullins was elected clerk in February.
Trustees’ Officers Elected
At its April 28 meeting, the Board of Trustees elected officers for the coming program year. They included: President: Jim Detterick, Vice President: Holly Hendrix, Treasurer: Jason Janning and Secretary: Ann Reed. Their term of office began at the conclusion of the
meeting.
New Orleans Mission Trip
The second Bicentennial Mission Trip group, consisting of Debbie Mullins, Lane Maurer, Emi Iwaida, Maggie McGuigan, Frank Strzelecki, Kris Johnson and Sarah Johnson, left for New Orleans on May 1 to work on rebuilding homes of those devastated by Hurricane Katrina. They will return on May 6. Let us remember them in our prayers as they help to bring healing and hope to hurricane victims.
New Member Has a Link to Our Past
Holly Sullivan, who became a member of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian on March 9, has an interesting connection to the church's past. Her grandmother, pictured with her above, was a staff member in the 1940s. It is another reminder that our proud heritage continues to move forward towards a bright future (photo by Peter Wing).
May 11, 2008: Operation Campfire
This Sunday, May 11 marks the last day of the Deacons’ annual Operation Campfire fund-raising drive. As you may know, this drive helps raise money to send underprivileged children from the
New York area to Holmes Presbyterian Camp in Holmes, NY. The current cost of sending a child to Holmes for one week of camp is $525, and our goal is to raise enough money to send 40 children to camp this summer—that’s $21,000.
The Deacons would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to all of our members who have participated in the drive so far. At the moment we are still approximately $11,000 away from our goal, so we encourage everyone who has not yet participated to prayerfully consider making a donation at whatever level is comfortable for you. If you are not able to attend church this Sunday, May 11, but would still like to donate, please feel free to mail a check (made out to FAPC, marked “Operation Campfire”) to the church at 7 West 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019.
Thank you and blessings to all.
Homeless Litigation Nets Church Surprise $55,000+ Donation
By Greg Dow
In December, FAPC received an unexpected donation of $55,357.34 from Sidley Austin LLP, one of the law firms that helped us win the
case to prevent the City from disrupting FAPC’s ministry to the homeless who seek our aid and shelter. Sidley Austin had received
a reimbursement from the City for time that they spent on this important First Amendment case. Sidley Austin, in recognition of the important work of this church, has donated to FAPC one half of the amount they were reimbursed, and donated the other half to the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty in Washington, DC. We are extremely grateful to the firm, both for the legal assistance that they provided to us and for this act of financial generosity.
Moore Moving On
After 20 years of dedicated service, Gretta Moore, who has worked as an accounting assistant in the finance office and as the manager for membership and records, is leaving the staff and moving to Nevada. In her time here, Moore took on a wide variety of roles for the church, including scheduling of baptisms and weddings. “We will miss her
greatly,” said the Rev. Randy Weber. “We thank her for the wonderful ministry that she has performed here in our church, and wish Gretta the best in her move to her new home out West.”
Horn Concludes Term As Clerk
Dawson Horn, who has served FAPC with dedication and commitment during this time of transition, concluded his term as clerk of the session this past February. We are grateful to Dawson for the work he has done for the church. At the February 11 session meeting, Debbie Mullins was elected as clerk, and assumed the role at the March 3rd agenda committee.
Order “A Proud Heritage” Today!
By Kathy Henderson
It’s here – the new FAPC history book, “A Proud Heritage”, has arrived! Get your copy of this lasting keepsake of the church’s 200th birthday now. The hardcover book brings together 160 rare and historic photos from the church’s archives, with eight pages in color, charting the history and mission of our great church. Because this is the first volume published since the church’s 150th Anniversary, the emphasis of“A Proud Heritage” is on the most recent 50 years. This beautiful new book belongs on every member’s coffee table and make a perfect gift for anyone who loves Fifth Avenue Presbyterian. Copies are available for purchase in the Gift Shop for a special price of $35. If you have already pre-purchased your copy of the book, please present I.D.for pick-up in the Gift Shop.
A New Editor for the Voice
We would like to welcome Erin Schulte as the new editor of the Voice, as of this issue. As part of the implementation of “servant leadership” defined in the new vision statement, editorial decisions and most of the stories written will come from church members and not staff. If you would like to welcome Erin and offer help on future issues, please send a note to her attention (fapc@fapc.org).
Cleopatra Rolle Honored
By Peter Wing
Cleopatra Rolle, M. DIV., was honored at the celebration of her 76th
birthday for her lifetime of caregiving service. Her service to the church
has included being the first volunteer chairperson of the FAPC shelter in 1987. In 1988, she received the St. Joseph Humanitarian Award from the Partnership for Homeless. Cleopatra (above, with Randy and Cindy Weber) is currently in a doctoral program at New York Theological Seminary. More recent FAPC service includes past volunteer pastoral care for our congregation, service on the board of deacons and active involvement with Family Ministries working with Jacob Bolton and Dr. Eugenia Yau.
Choir Visits FAPC From Nebraska
The University Singers of the University of Nebraska joined Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church’s Sanctuary Choir at our 11:15 am worship service on January 20, 2008. The group, conducted by Dr. Peter Eklund, visited our church
prior to their concert at Carnegie Hall.
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