United Church of Pittsford

I find it hard to grasp the fact that in a few short weeks I will be on sabbatical! I am confident the experience will be refreshing and rewarding for me, and I hope the same for all of you. I know you will appreciate the pastoral care you will receive from the Rev. Barbara Wolin, and I trust you will find most interesting and enlightening the variety of preaching styles and diverse messages you will experience in the summer preaching schedule.

On Sunday, July 6, Jennifer Lazenby’s father, the Rev. Paul Vick, will be preaching and serving Communion in the Pews with his daughter. This should prove to be a very special Sunday, not only for that family, but for our entire Church Family, and I hope the sanctuary will be full!

On Sunday, August 3, our new United Methodist District Superintendent, the Rev. Ted Anderson, will preach and serve Communion at the Rail. This will provide you with a unique opportunity to meet Ted and welcome him to the Rochester area.

The Rev. Ruthellen Hoyle will complete her eight years of service as our District Superintendent on July 1, and will move on to serve as Pastor at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Rochester. Ruthellen will be our guest preacher on July 20, which will provide you with an opportunity to express your appreciation for her support over these past eight years.

On Sunday, July 27, members of the Praise Band, who have been providing music for our Contemporary Worship Services this past year, will be leading worship. They have some very special plans in the works that should prove interesting and inspiring. Certainly, you will not want to miss out on the delicious breakfast that is always served at this annual outing, and the worship service will provide you with just a flavor of what Sunday evening Contemporary Worship is like.

Below, I have provided a list of all our summer preachers.

As our program year comes to an end, we are all reminded of the many people who have volunteered their time, talents, and resources to make our ministry happen. So many have been involved in our Church School program! So many are involved in our worship services! So many serve on our Boards and Committees. Truly, the Church of Jesus Christ IS the people who compose the congregation, for together, we are the Body of Christ!
Wishing you a warm and wonderful summer!
GRACE AND PEACE, Pastor Jim

2008 SUMMER PREACHING SCHEDULE

June 1 Moving Up Day / Children’s Day
Service led by members
of the Board of Christian Education

June 8 Senior Sermon Day / Communion in the Pews
Service led by Rev. Barbara Wolin
(summer Interim Pastor,
the United Church of Pittsford)
and Pastor Hegley
Members of the Discipleship Class
will serve Communion

June 15 Father’s Day
Service led by Rev. Keith Harrington
(Director of Social Work and Pastoral Care
at the Rochester Presbyterian Home)

June 22 Service led by Rev. Rheanolte LeBarbour
(Retired American Baptist Pastor)

June 29 Service led by Rev. Susan Maybeck
(Retired Pastor, the United Church of Pittsford)

July 6 Communion in the Pews
Service led by Rev. Paul Vick
(Retired American Baptist Pastor)

July 13 Service led by Rev. Rheanolte LeBarbour
(Retired American Baptist Pastor)

July 20 Service led by Rev. Ruthellen Hoyle
(Recently retired District Superintendent, \
Genesee Valley District, Western Conference
of the United Methodist Church,
and present Pastor of the Wesley
United Methodist Church in Rochester)

July 27 Worship in the Park
Service led by members
of the Contemporary Worship Team

August 3 Communion at the Rail
Service led by Rev. Ted Anderson
District Superintendent, Genesee Valley District,
Western Conference
of the United Methodist Church)

August 10 Service led by Rev. Barbara Wolin
(summer Interim Pastor,
the United Church of Pittsford)

August 17 Service led by Rev. Alan Newton
(Executive Minister, American Baptist Churches
of the Rochester Genesee Region)

August 24 Service led by Rev. Susan Maybeck
(Retired Pastor, the United Church of Pittsford)

August 31 Service led by Rev. Garth Brokaw
(President and CEO, Fairport Baptist Homes)