Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, Oct. 5th at 1 pm, there will be a blessing of animals in the courtyard here at Deerhurst. All pets are welcome!
Deacon’s Giving Box
Theme for the giving box is Apples and Pumpkins!
Some suggestions are apple sauce, pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree.
Always needed are Ziploc bags, gallon, quart, and sandwich sized.
Also needed are paper shopping bags.
Mission Outreach and Giving
• Deerhurst Presbyterian Church is looking to help Stitch Buffalo. This worthy organization empowers women by giving them the means to support themselves. Posted on the Mission/Outreach bulletin board is a list of items they accept. All items may be placed in the Giving Box located at the back of the sanctuary. Also, if you are looking for gifts, stop in and visit their store (284 Plymouth Avenue Buffalo 14213) or shop at their website www.stitchbuffalo.org
• Give securely online - CLICK HERE, enter an amount and select what you’re giving to from the
dropdown list. If you don’t see what you want, select 2025 Nonpledge. When
you click Continue you can enter what you want in the Comments section.
• You can also sign in to Breeze and select Give.
F3 - Financing, Fundraising & Fellowship
• Deerhurst Chicken BBQ is Back! Our delicious Chiavetta’s Chicken Barbecue fundraiser is just around the corner! This fundraiser is a vital part of how we support our church and outreach programs. Your participation makes a real difference. So thanks in advance for preordering your mouthwatering barbecue chicken dinner with two sides. Pick up orders only.
Event Information:
Saturday, October 18, 2025
3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets:
Presale: $15.00
At the Event: $17.00
Tickets Available Online, at the Church, or at the Event (until sold out)
Dinner Includes:
Chiavetta’s 1/2 BBQ Chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, and dinner roll w/ butter
Pickup Location:
Deerhurst Presbyterian Church
257 Deerhurst Park Blvd
(on the Corner Colvin & Deerhurst in Kenmore)
News from ACE
• Men's Brunch at the Family Tree Restaurant - After Sunday Service
Next one - Sunday October 19th.
• Wednesday Bible Study - Led by Donna Sleap - will resume October 15th. The topic is Advent. Sessions are in person, on Zoom, and recorded. See Donna for more information.
• Women's Dinner - Third Wednesday of the month at Family Tree Restaurant.
Next one - Wednesday October 15th at 5 pm.
• New Testament Bible Study with Peggy Brown. Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in the library.
• Women's Retreat - October 24-26, 2025
Stella Niagara; Theme: "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents", based on the book by Isabel Wilkerson (check the bulletin board by the PreK-5 classroom for sign-up sheet and more details)
• Book Discussion on "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson. If you'd like a longer discussion after the Women's Retreat, or are unable to make the retreat, please join us November 7th and 15th. We will meet for a potluck dinner at 6 pm and discuss the book after.
• Tour of the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center - Saturday Nov. 15th. The price of tickets is $10 per person and needs to be paid by Nov. 1st. Payment can be made to Kirsten Helm. The tour begins at 10:30 and will last 90 minutes. We will meet at the Heritage Center at 10, and have lunch after at SoulFood4Real. Those wishing to carpool can meet at church at 9:30.
News from YCMC
• Bottle and Can Drive - We are collecting returnable bottles and cans. The pull tabs will go to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. The actual bottles/cans will be turned in and the cash will go toward youth trips. There will be a basket in the back of the sanctuary (Sunday mornings only) for your donations.
• Youth Group will meet on the third Sunday of each month after church.
Next one is October 19th.
• Sunday School – starting on Nov. 2nd, the 6th to 12th grade will meet twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
Breeze Tip
To access things like sign-up forms, schedules, and other lists in Breeze.
• Log into Breeze CLICK HERE
• After you log in, go to your own profile.
• In the Main section, under your name, you’ll see a list of forms, schedules, etc.
• Click on any one to open it.
Try it now! CLICK HERE
If you have any suggestions or questions, give me a call at the church office or send me an email at deerhurstoffice@gmaill.com
-Jim
Don’t forget to bring in [or send in] your Dash's register receipts
Elizabeth circle uses the proceeds from collecting the receipts to help fund Youth ministries within the church. Many Deerhurst high school seniors have benefitted from this collection. It's the primary source of income for the Scholarship Fund. If you have any questions, contact Karen Friend or the church office.