ABOVE: Rev. Dr. Earl Johnson, Jr.
was celebrated and honored as
Pastor Emeritus on May 5, 2024
BELOW: Elders & Deacons welcome
newly installed church officers.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you would like to read the Scriptures during Worship— there is a sign-up sheet on the table in the back of the Sanctuary.
Pick whatever week or weeks that you would like to read and we thank you!
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Contact Belinda Vair
if you'd like to join the choir.



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Thanks to each person helping with the FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH and in the Thrift Store!


If you would like to donate items to the Thrift Store, please drop them off when the shop is open (Thursdays, Fridays & first Saturday of each month 9am-1pm) or drop them off on Monday when the church office is open (9am-noon).
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PROVIDING FLOWERS
If you would like to provide flowers for the Chancel, please sign up on the sheets in the back of the Sanctuary.

BELOW: Oakley helps with clean up
in the kitchen


ABOVE: Belinda and Helen sing
"Here I am Lord."
BELOW: Tom Ruehle, worship leader,
is our Clerk of Session


BELOW: Ron prepares for a
multi-media presentation



ABOVE: Walt reads scripture during worship

OUR STAFF SERVING YOU
        Sam Jackling, COMAC Representative
        Belinda Vair, Organist and Choir Director
        Dawn Austin-Coletti, Office Administrator
        Laura Ruehle, Treasurer
        Thomas Ruehle, Clerk of the Session
        James Wright, Custodian
        The Rev. Carter B. Adriance, Congregational Associate

OUR CHURCH OFFICERS
Session
        Carol Larter (2024))
        Barbara Taylor (2024)
        Elaine Warner (2024)
        Linda Hinkle (2025)
        Walter Lane (2025)
        Mona Cole (2026)
        Sue Peck (2026)
        Belinda Vair (Deacon) (2025)
Deacons
        Donna Chizek (2025) Moderator
        Laura Ruehle (2025) Secretary/Treasurer
        Belinda Vair (2025)
        Helen Thompson (2025)
Clerk of Session
        Thomas Ruehle
Treasurer
        Laura Ruehle

COMMITTEES
Pastor Nominating (PNC)
        Mona Cole
        Carol Larter
        Sue Peck
        Thomas Ruehle
        Craig Talarico
Administration, Personnel & Finance
        Walter Lane (Session)
        Carol Larter (Session)
        Jim Hinkle
        Sue Peck
        Laura Ruehle, Treasurer
        Craig Talarico
Building & Grounds
        Ron Chizek
        Oakley Cole
        Linda Hinkle (Session)
        Sandra Lane
        Thomas Ruehle
Mission & Outreach
        Mona Cole
        Jahnn Gibson
        Helen Thompson
Nominating
        Ron Chizek
        Linda Hinkle
        Sandy Lane
        Laura Ruehle
        Thomas Ruehle (Clerk)
        Craig Talarico
Worship & Music
        Betsy Camarra
        Carol Larter (Session)
        Belinda Vair
Education
        Walt Lane
        Tom Ruehle
        Barbara Taylor (Session)
        Donna VanAernam (Crafts)
Audio/Video
        Elaine Warner (Session)
        Joshua Ruehle
        Laura Ruehle
Free Lunch
        Helen Thompson
        Thomas Ruehle

SOUND SYSTEM & LIVE STREAMING UPGRADES
A Memorial to Roger Ritzmann
Please contact the church office if you are interested in being trained on the equipment in order to help with this vital ministry.



THE HALF WALL
Special thanks to Ron Custer and Ron Chizek for building a half wall to house our new sound and streaming equipment in the sanctuary.

WHEN TO CALL THE PASTOR
Never quite sure when to call the Pastor?
Below is a list of occasions when the Pastor might be helpful:
        When there is a serious illness
        Before hospitalization or surgery
        When a new baby has arrived
        When death has occurred
        When you are anxious about someone else
        When a young person is about to leave home
        When there are domestic troubles
        When you face a difficult decision
        When you are bothered about your Christian faith
        When you are thinking about getting married
        When you want to make your life count for more
        Other ...
In doubt as to whether or not to call? PLEASE CALL!!
If you do not call, we do not know.
Church Office — 518-762-8263
Should you need to talk to a minister, please contact
Tom Ruehle, Clerk of the Session, at 518-844-3872.
He will connect you with the minister assisting us as we complete the search for our new pastor.

PASTORS of FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Johnstown, NY

TOP LEFT—Reverend Robert S. Magee, 1965
TOP RIGHT— Reverend Raymond A. Ketledge (1929-1957), pastor-emeritus,
and Reverend Nathaniel T. Goodwin, October 9, 1960,
after the formal presentation of the title
CENTER LEFT—Reverend E. Elwood Carey, 1969-1985
CENTER MIDDLE—Reverend Barry Paul Murr, 1986-1996
CENTER RIGHT—Dr. Earl S. Johnson, Jr., 1998-2011, Pastor Emeritus, 2024
LOWER LEFT —Reverend Leonard Sponnaugle, 2014-2019
LOWER RIGHT — Reverend George W. "Blake" Blakesley, Interim 2020-2023