We recognize that we are vested with the awesome responsibility of distributing money from the Outreach budget in a responsible and charitable way. We pray for Christ’s guidance to help fulfill His message of “loving our neighbors” as best as we can.

We will have our first meeting this year on February 12. We are welcoming new members to our committee, so please feel free to join us on that Sunday at 11:15 a.m., in the former nursery, if you are curious, or definitely interested in joining.

We all know 2011 was a difficult year economically, but thanks to your continued support and involvement we stand in fine shape. Craig’s report will bring you up to date and he will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Though we have had tight financial circumstances and many surprises, we have continued serving God and God’s people in this place. You have fed the hungry not only in Cazenovia; you have reached out to each other when needed; you have provided numerous, meaningful opportunities for worship; you have reached out financially beyond yourselves and demonstrated the love of Christ.

The Annual Reports will substantiate the claims I have just made. Thank you to all the faithful people who put their hands and their hearts to work and made it possible.

May God bless, Steve

Pastor Steve Thomas will deliver the message “The Lord God Will Cause Righteous”.  The Scripture lessons are from Isaiah 61:10 to 62:3 and Luke 2:22 to 40.  The service will conclude with the serving of communion.  All are welcome to participate at the Lord’s Table.

The service will be followed by a coffee hour in the Meeting House.

If you are looking for an open and friendly place to celebrate New Year’s Day, the Cazenovia Presbyterian Church welcomes you.  There will be a fully staffed nursery on New Year’s Day.  For more information contact the church at 655-3191.

The Cazenovia Presbyterian Church will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Saturday evening, December 24^th, at 8:00 pm.  Pastor Steve Thomas will light the traditional Christ Candle in the middle of the advent wreath.

The service begins with Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op.6, No.8 composed by Arcangelo Corelli in the late 1600’s.  Known commonly as his Christmas Concerto, the piece will be played by a String Trio comprised of Mary Coburn and Rae Tobey on violin with Allesandro Rinaldi on cello.  Coburn, a graduate of the Crane School of Music and Ithaca College, is the string instructor and orchestra conductor for the Cazenovia Central Schools.  Tobey and Rinaldi are students at the Cazenovia High School and members of the String Ensemble and Orchestra.

The Senior Choir will sing the anthems: “Bethlehem’s Gift”  by Besig/Price and “Sleep My Little One”  by Leavitt

A duet of O Holy Night will be sung by sopranos Kate Ball and Lesley Roberts.  This celebrated Christmas carol also known as Cantique de Noel was composed by Aldophe Adam in 1847 to the French poem Midnight, Christian by Placide Cappeaus.. The text reflects on the birth of Jesus and mankind’s redemption.  Kate Ball, a graduate of Cazenovia High School is now studying Visual and Performance Arts at Syracuse University.  Lesley Roberts is the lead vocalist in the local folk/rock band Route 66.

Pastor Steve Thomas will deliver the Christmas message: “The Grace of God Has Appeared.” The service will conclude with members of the congregation lighting individual candles while singing Silent Night.

If you are looking for an open and friendly place to celebrate Christmas Eve, the Cazenovia Presbyterian Church welcomes you.  Child Care is available during the Christmas Eve service.  For more information contact the church at 655-3191.

The First Presbyterian Church in Cazenovia will celebrate the Advent Season by lighting the Angel Candle, the fourth candle on the Advent wreath, at its morning worship service at 10:00 a.m. on December 18th.

The service will be the inaugural performance of “Christmas Tales: A New Look at An Old Tale.”  The pageant is written and performed by the youth of the church.  It is the amazing story of multitudes of angels singing praises, shepherds watching their flocks and wise men following a star.

Traditional and contemporary special music will include a guitar solo by Jimmy Perriello and a trio with Olivia McEntee, Rae Tobey, and Marie Perriello  The Children’s Choir will also sing.

Kate Ball, a graduate of Cazenovia High School and now studying Visual and Performance Arts at Syracuse University will be the featured soloist.

A special tribute will be given to those soldiers who have served our country in the armed forces.  The pageant will conclude with the song “Let There Be Peace On Earth” song by all the youth.

The public is invited to experience this new look of the Christmas story.

The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent.  Advent is marked by a spirit of expectation, of anticipation, of preparation, of longing, of hope.

If you are looking for an open and friendly place to celebrate Sunday morning worship, the Cazenovia Presbyterian Church welcomes you.  Child Care is available during the service.  For more information contact the church at 655-3191.