A Message from our Pastor
TEN COMMANDMENTS for a PROPER ATTITUDE TOWARD YOUR NEW MINISTER
I. BE UNDERSTANDING...don't forever quote your former minister and tell how that pastor did it...there is nothing more disheartening to your new pastor than to know that you are constantly thinking of your old pastor...
II. BE THANKFUL FOR NEWNESS...even if you follow rule one and keep still, do not continually compare your new minister to your former minister...your new minister is different. Thank God for that, and remember that this pastor's differences may be just what your church needs right now.
III. BE CAREFUL OF EXTREMES...some people, thinking to build up the new minister, criticize the former minister. This won't do either because the new pastor will be wise enough to know you probably won't like him either...
IV. BE HOPEFUL OF THE FUTURE...love your new pastor not for what this pastor is now but for what the pastor will be. If the pastor is young, be grateful for his capacity to grow. Think of him as he will be in his prime. Your church will make him a better man. Some day you will be proud that you knew him...
V. BE PATIENT...don't expect the new pastor to call within the first few weeks, nor within the first few months. When you have a real need let the pastor know. If you want the pastor in your home, invite him and his family for an evening with you... take them for dinner. Maybe they are lonesome...
VI. BE TOLERENT...No child of God was ever perfect... your new minister has his weak points…
remember he is human...don't expect him to be 100% in everything...and don't forget to be loyal to him when others point out imperfections....
VII. BE WILLING...tell your new pastor that you know his work is heavy and you stand ready to help carry the load...volunteer your special talents or simply your readiness...keep your pastor informed of those who are ill or need pastoral care...offer to help in him in his calling...phone him this week and ask if there is something you can do to ease his work.
VIII. BE CONSIDERATE OF THE PASTOR'S FAMILY... remember you did not hire the minister's wife. Although she loves to work in the church, she wants first to be a wife to her husband and a mother to her children. Do more that you need to do for them...it isn't the monthly paycheck, nor the times they expect to be remembered... it's the little extras that aren't necessary which let them know you love them...
IX. BE HONEST...be free with genuine praise (a pastor is quick to spot insincerity) and when you like something let the pastor know it...then the pastor will listen when you criticize in a tactful and helpful manner...let him know you love him and he will appreciate your corrections to help him grow...
X. BE PRAYING...great ministers are made in no little part by the prayers of their people. Ask God to protect him, to lead him, to guide his thoughts and prepare his words for his preaching. Pray that Christ may be constantly at his side as he plans and works among you.
Your servant in Christ,
Pastor Knauff
A Message from our Council President
Dear Members of St. Nicodemus,
Our Prayers have been answered, and our hard work has been rewarded.
At the Congregational meeting on June 27, 2010, the Congregation voted to extend a call to Pastor Stuart Wade Turner as our Pastor. The vote was 45 Yes; 5 No; 1 Undecided.
Pastor Turner accepted our call and will start on Monday, August 16, 2010. His first Sermon will be on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 9 am with a coffee hour to follow. His Ordination will be scheduled in about 4 to 6 weeks, after a formal review by his peers from LCMC. Please check the newsletter and bulletins for exact date and time.
The Pastor and his wife, Rose Mary, and their two children, Luke & Naomi, will be residing in the parsonage.
The repairs to the parsonage are almost complete and it will be ready for them when they arrive.
I’ll see you in Church on Sunday.
Yours in Christ,
Dave
Summer Worship Hours: 9:00 am
Youth Group News:
The youth group visited the Angel Action Food Pantry on Saturday, May 1 as a community outreach project. Weeks before, the kids returned $212 in recyclable cans and bottles, then used that money to shop and purchase food for Angel Action. They traveled to the food pantry, located in Perry, NY to deliver the food and help sort and put it away. While there, they also got a tour of the facility and learned about how their donation helps those currently experiencing unfortunate circumstances. The youth have decided to continue to support Angel Action when and however they can.
Angel Action is a non-profit organization (part of Community Action of Wyoming County) that provides assistance to individuals and families both in and outside of Wyoming County......wherever the need exists.
Angel Action Update:
Imagine for a moment, what it would be like, not being able to brush your teeth, or wash your hair, or even to put deodorant on before you dress! This is the case for some people but thanks to all who donated, you will be solving these problems!! I see many personal items for June. July’s items are: cake & cookie mixes and frosting, August’s items: are spaghetti sauce & pasta. God bless you for all you have done so far!!
NFCLYO End-of-Summer “Picinick:
The fourth annual summer-ending bash with games, food and worship in the great outdoors! Cost is only $6 ...event is on Sunday, August 22 from 2-7 pm at our picnic grounds.
Deadline:
For September newsletter is Sunday, August 23.
Community News
PICNIC SHELTER:
Our picnic shelter can be scheduled for summer use at this time. Call the church office, 652-6611.
LCLC SUMMER CAMPS:
Camp brochures are on the table downstairs in the Entry. LCLC provides children opportunities to explore their faith while building relationships with God and others. Check it out!
Lutheran Campus Ministries has openings for 2 or 3 UB or possibly other local college students. This position provides a stipend. Contact Rev. Galen M. Purpura at 634-3947, 833-6950 or office@lcmwny.org. To learn about us see our Facebook page or website www.lcm-buffalo.org.
DID YOU KNOW: US FLAG TRIVIA
Betsy Ross was reportedly able to create a 5-pointed star from a single sheet of paper with one cut.
The first U.S. flag had 13 stars, representing the 13 original colonies. The second flag had 15 stars, as more states entered the union. Often states came in groups, so there were no U.S. flags with 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 39, 40, 41, 42, or 47 stars.
New U.S. flags can be introduced only on the Fourth of July.
No U.S. flag ever become obsolete. Each of the 27 flags is still a legal U.S. flag and may be flown at any time.
A person who is an expert in the history of flags is called a vexillologist.
Flagpole sitting was a craze started in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1929. "Shipwreck" Kelly became famous for setting several flagpole-sitting records. He sat for 49 days on one flagpole and once estimated that he spent a total of over 20,000 hours sitting on flagpoles.
If you are supposed to fly a flag at half-mast and your flag isn't able to be moved up and down a pole, you should place a black ribbon on the flag instead.
Gold fringe is allowed on U.S. flags, but should be limited to flags that are to be flown indoors.