Deacon’s Giving Box
Theme for the giving box is Back to School
Some suggestions are crayons, colored pencils, notebooks and planners.
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.
News from ACE
• Men's Brunch at the Family Tree Restaurant - After Sunday Service
Next one - Sunday September 21st.
• Wednesday Bible Study - Led by Donna Sleap.
Off for the summer. We'll resume in the fall.
• Women's Dinner
Off for the summer. We'll resume in the fall.
• New Testament Bible Study with Peggy Brown to resume in the Fall. Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in the library. More information to follow.
• Fall Labyrinth Walk - The congregations of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church and Deerhurst will meet on Saturday, September 27, at 11:00 am. to join in prayer and walk their Labyrinth. After a time of prayer and meditation, we will share lunch together. Luncheon details will be forthcoming.
Those interested in carpooling to OPPC can meet in the Deerhurst parking lot at 10:00 am.
• 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)
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.
• Sunday School - K through 5th grade will resume on Rally Day Sept 7th. We'll keep you posted on the start date for 6th through 12th grade.
• The Nursery will not be staffed for the summer. You are welcome to use the room for your child, as long as they are supervised. Consistent caregiver supervision will resume on September 7th.
90th Anniversary
Join us in celebration of Deerhurst Presbyterian's first 90 years!
Mark your calendar to attend a special service on Sunday, September 7, 2025
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.