Presbytidings–September 2023
The Newsletter of First Presbyterian Church
216 West Third Street, Wayne, Nebraska 68787
(402) 375-2669 + www.fpcwayne.com
“Our chief end is to glorify and enjoy God forever.”
From the Pastor…..
One of the things I really enjoy is cultivating the flower beds around my house. Since I moved to Wayne in 2017 (5 ½ years already) I have planted flowers, annuals, perennials, and shrubs in the yard. I like to use varieties that will attract butterflies and bees. For several weeks in the spring, I haunt the hardware and garden center stores looking for plants to add around the house in pots for the patio and the front step.
After the planting is completed then there is the watching and waiting for the seeds to germinate and push up through the ground or see if the plants will thrive in their new home. Best of all is finally cutting flowers for a bouquet.
A couple of weeks ago I finished mowing the lawn and took time to sit and cool off on the patio. I was delighted to see several varieties of butterflies coming by and fueling up on marigolds, clematis and other flowering plants, a nice buffet. I also saw bees, a hummingbird moth, and a few other critters I couldn’t identify, all enjoying the flowers along with me.
As I sat watching this activity I was reminded of the important role we have to care for the earth. In Genesis 2:17 the Bible tells us “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” Adam was given important work and we are to continue the work of taking care of the “garden” in which we live, the earth suffers or benefits because of actions we take or fail to take. There are large scale actions which must be orchestrated by industry, governments and nations. However, there are things each of us can do like recycle. Here in Wayne we can recycle paper, metal, glass, plastic bags, batteries, and printer cartridges (Check out the Wayne Green Team website for details – Green Team | Wayne, NE – Official Website (cityofwayne.org). September 23rd is the Wayne Green Team’s Electronic recycling event. If you have electronics you want to dispose of take advantage of this event to keep those items out of the landfills.
In addition, keep an Eco-Friendly Lawn, try these tips from the Wayne Green Team. Develop deep, healthy roots for your lawn by watering deeply and infrequently, and preferably at night. Watering during the day leads to higher evaporation and inefficient use of water.
- Leave grass long and avoid cutting off more than 1/3 of the height of the grass. This keeps your soil in shade and reduces evaporation. It also allows your grass to out-compete weeds.
- Use a mulching (higher) setting on your lawnmower and leave clippings on the lawn. The clippings decompose and allow for recycling of nutrients.
- Overseed lawn in the fall. Newer grass will develop strong roots over the winter.
In our lawn and gardens, we can promote biodiversity and help local wildlife, by choosing plants that will encourage bees, butterflies, wasps, and other pollinators to visit. Add pollinator friendly plants to your yard and garden such as zinnias, coneflowers, lavender, both you and the pollinators will enjoy them. The pollinators aid in the pollination of plants to set fruits and seeds. We’re a part of the “circle of life” and as humans we can have a positive or negative impact. Let’s take care of the earth so it can take care of us.
The following poem reminds us of the mystery and miracle of earth and the deep connection we have with the land, water, flora, and all of creation. The poem was written by Joyce Borger, senior editor of Reformed Worship and resource development specialist at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. The poem was in the June 2023 edition of Reformed Worship.
A Prayer for the Flourishing of Bees
Joyce Borger
Creator,
We bless you for the cycle of the earth:
for my kitchen scraps that became compost to nourish the soil,
for the soil that harbored the seed,
and the sun that awakened it, enticing a flower to burst into bloom,
which in turn nourishes the bee darting from plant to plant.
A necessary link in your created order.
(There are too few bees these days.)
Creator,
Forgive us for how we have poisoned the earth
and killed entire populations of bees.
Forgive us that, because of our desire for beautiful yards,
we have filled the soil with pesticides
and killed off the very plants that bees have needed to thrive.
Forgive us that, in the name of progress,
we have turned lifegiving land into lifeless concrete,
we have turned fresh water into cancer superspreaders,
and cut down swaths of forests and sides of mountains.
Forgive us for not giving voice to the cries of the land
or amplifying the voice of those most affected by its pollution.
Forgive us for thinking that since we are not farmers who care for large
swaths of land
we have no responsibility for the land you have given us.
Forgive us for thinking that what we do in our small yard
or apartment balcony does not matter,
or that you do not call us to be caretakers and stewards as well.
Creator,
Help us to set to right what we have broken,
to learn how to care for the soil and plants
so that bees may flourish.
Then will these bees return to pollinate plants
that will become food for humans and other of your created beings.
Then will the scraps of that food be returned to nourish the earth,
and that fertile soil will in turn produce plants that the bee needs to thrive.
May we be attentive to every part of your creation
so that all may flourish.
Creator,
We bless you for the cycle of the earth,
and for the bee.
In the name of Jesus Christ,
who came to redeem all things, Amen.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Teresa
SAVE THE DATE –COMMUNION & SUNDAE SUNDAY!
SEPTEMBER 10th, 2023
Join us as we begin the new church year on September 10, 2023.
- We’ll gather for worship with Communion. Suzanne Ras will serve as the Communion Elder.
- Sunday School will begin on September 10th. Gail McCorkindale will serve as the leader.
- Following the service we will have ice cream and toppings during our traditional SUNDAE SUNDAY fellowship!
DEACONS MEETING
- The Deacons will meet Wednesday, September 12th at 4:30pm in Fellowship Hall.
COFFEEHOUSE
We are looking for CoffeeHouse discussion leaders and fellowship hosts for September, October and November. Consider joining a friend or family member for a team approach. Many hands make light work! Please see Jane O’Leary or Pastor Teresa if you can help out by filling these roles.
SESSION MEETINGS
- Monday, September 25th, at 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall.
THANKS A MILLION!
Thank-you to the Galles Family who mowed the church lawn this summer. Thank you also to those who planted flowers and trimmed bushes, plants and trees. Your gifts of time have made sure the church grounds were looking nice for Sunday as well as for other church and community events. Thank-you to each one who gave of their time.
When is the next electronics recycling event?
The Wayne Green Team will host our 10th annual electronics recycling event on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 8-10am. The event will take place in our usual spot at eastbound 3rd Street between Lincoln and Pearl, next to City Hall and the Auditorium. Donations are encouraged and there will be fees for CRTs (tube TVs and monitors) and microwaves. Stay tuned for details. If you prefer not to wait, try Nebraska Electronics Recycling & Disposal in Norfolk. Call first at 402-750-6093 to confirm what they will take and if there are any fees.
What kind of electronics do we accept?
We accept TVs, monitors, computers, laptops, floppy discs & CDs, telephones, cell phones, printers, cameras, cords, keyboards & accessories, networking equipment (routers, modems, Ethernet cables), docking stations, stereos, speakers, CD players, gaming stations, chargers and more. Sorry, no batteries, large appliances, or dehumidifiers/humidifiers accepted. See a detailed list below.
Are there any fees?
Yes, we ask for a suggested donation of $10 per carload and $50 per business load of reasonable size. Our priority is to serve households, which have limited access to electronic recycling services. There are specific fees for more hazardous electronics, such as TVs and monitors containing CRTs, and microwaves, which are difficult to recycle. All fees help support City of Wayne community programs focused on waste reduction as part of our overall Zero Waste strategy.
- Suggested donation of $10 per carload, $50 per business load of reasonable size
- Additional fees for hazardous electronics containing CRTs (Cathode Ray Tubes):
- Monitors: $5
- TVs: $10
- $15 fee for each microwave
- No fee for flatscreens
Items NOT Accepted for Electronics Recycling
- Batteries
- Large household appliances, such as refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, dryers and washers
- Air Conditioners
- Dehumidifiers & humidifiers
- Household Hazardous Waste
For more details go to Electronics | Wayne, NE – Official Website (cityofwayne.org)
Great Plains Small Church Connection Conference
September 18-20, 2023
Calvin Crest Camp, Fremont Nebraska.
“God’s gifts of grace come in many forms. Each of you has received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it faithfully.” 1 Peter 4:10 NIRV.
The Great Plains Small Church Connection Conference, is designed for leaders in small church ministry. With an emphasis on support, fellowship and learning, this annual event, held at Calvin Crest Camp, Conference and Retreat Center, is a great way to learn and grow in community. The Conference is planned by a team of pastors and laity that are intimately acquainted with small church ministry. The time together involves worship, plenary sessions and a host of smaller group learning sessions on a variety of relevant topics. This year’s them is Grace-Action Required, based on 1st Peter 4:10 NIRV.
The Great Plains Small Church Connection, formerly Great Plains Wee Kirk, is a non-denominational ministry that provides opportunities for pastors and lay leaders of smaller membership churches to find ideas for ministry in their contexts, to experience encouragement, and to have their souls fed.
For more information go to Great Plains Small Church Connection-Calvin Crest Fremont Nebraska
To register or for more information contact:
Claudia Krogmann, Registrar
507-665-3198
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
6 Anita F.
8 Sharyn P.
24 Misty B.
30 Madison B.
SEPTEMBER 2023– First Presbyterian Church
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Each Sunday Morning: Worship 10:00 in-person or via Zoom Fellowship 11:00 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 *Sunday School: Gail McCorkindale *Communion *Sundae Sunday | 11 9:30am Wayne County Family Coalition | 12 4:30pm Deacons Meeting | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 9:00am Great Plains planning meeting |
| 17 *Sunday School: Gail McCorkindale 1:30pm Pastor leads Countryview Chapel | 18 5:40am KTCH 104.9 Moment for Living | 19 5:40am KTCH 104.9 Moment for Living | 20 5:40am KTCH 104.9 Moment for Living | 21 5:40am KTCH 104.9 Moment for Living | 22 5:40am KTCH 104.9 Moment for Living | 23 8:00-10:00am Electronics Recycling |
| 24 *Sunday School: Ronda Ras 7:00pm WSC Students pack backpacks | 25 7:00 Session Meeting | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Contact Information:
First Presbyterian Church
216 W. Third Street
Wayne NE 68787
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402-375-2669
Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 12 noon
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