Announcements

Colleges Graduates Honored - May 9, 2010 On this day we honor our college graduates during service. 

Kristi Rugg has earned a Master's degree in Math from SUNY Potsdam. Kristy has been active in our music program, has served as a Reader, and was a Youth Advisory Delegate to a PC (USA) General Assembly while an undergraduate at SUNY Potsdam. She is looking for a job teaching or perhaps more schooling. Either way, a PhD is in her future.

Brent Pomeroy has earned a B. S. in Aeronautical Engineering from Clarkson. Brent has been active in our music program and a great enthusiast of the college student dinners which congregation members provide. He has worked on other activities of the church, too, like the Palm Sunday breakfast preparation. Brent will be starting on a PhD next year at the University of Illinoise, Champaign-Urbana.

Lacey Coady is finishing dual majors in Art Studio and Psychooogy at SUNY Potdsam in December, but participating in graduation festivities this month. Lacey is a good tudent social organizer. She coordinated the wonderful coffee hour hosted by the college students in April. After graduation Lacey plans to work with the elederly or mentally disabled and continue her education to become an Art Therapist.

Dan Wright  has earned a B.A. in History from SUNY Potsdam. He will be staying at Potsdam to complete a Master's degree in secondary education. Dan is active in the SUNY Potsdam Rescue Squad. He plans to complete EMT certification and to continue working in the EMS field.

During worship May 9th, we congratulate four wonderful college student who will be graduating this year. A special coffee hour reception will follow worship, so please stay and congratulate them!.

Activities for College Students

There are many ways college students can get involved in the church life at Potsdam Presbyterian:

• Join us for worship on Sundays, be a reader (contact person: Julie Miller 265-4141) or greeter (contact person:  Shirley Baylash 268-9557)
• Join the adult Sunday School class when it is in session (after worship), or join some of the short term classes that are set up from time to time
• Participate in any of our small groups - such as Bible Study or  Book Group
• Enjoy the fellowship of other college students at Sunday dinners with some of our church families
• Volunteer to cook, serve, and clean up at one of the Community Dinners at the Church (3rd Thursday of each month) 
• Volunteer to work with the Youth Group (contact person: Rev. Will)
• Volunteer to work with the Sunday School children (contact person: Ranota Hewitson)
• Keep your eyes and ears open for special Mission opportunities
• Sing in the choir, sing or play in the Contemporary / Praise Band, join the bell choir, or play in the our Potsdam Philhymnonic Orchestra
• Share in any or all of our activities and service projects
• Share your special talents and expertise