M o n t h l y N e w s f r o m F P C Ty l e r • Vo l u m e 1 2 , I s s u e 7 : J u l y 2 0 1 7
A Sendoff For The Kohlenbergs by The Rev. Dr. Stuart Baskin July is often a time of transitions. This July we say goodbye to Lee and Elsie Kohlenberg. Lee assumed his duties as Interim Director of Music and Organist-Choirmastser last summer after the search committee conducted a national search. High quality classical music is one of the hallmarks of our church and is one of the things we are known for in the community. One of our challenges is finding a music leader who is an excellent organist as well as a gifted choir director. That’s harder than you might think. But with Lee, the committee found both. He is both an accomplished organist and an excellent choir director. In his tenure, Lee has been able to maintain our high standards for church music, consistently producing excellent sounds from the choir and playing superb organ solo pieces.
For her part, Elsie has been a valuable member of the choir. A fine Alto, she has added a depth to the Alto section that will be missed. Lee and Elsie will leave Tyler after their last Sunday, July 9. Please make plans to attend worship on July 9 and stay for a reception in Lee and Elsie’s honor as they prepare to return home to Charleston, South Carolina.
i n t h i s i s s u e | H I G H L I G H T S & F E AT U R E S July Service Schedule | Pg 2
PW Officers for 2017-18 | pg 5
Cocktails For A Cause | pg 3
During July, join the congregation for Lemonade on the Lawn and a single worship service at 10 a.m.
PW officers were installed at the special Birthday Offering Service on May 22.
Join us for cocktails benefiting FPC-Tyler’s local and global mission projects.
First Presbyterian Church of Tyler, Texas 230 West Rusk Street, Tyler, Texas 75701-1696 (903) 597-6317 | www.fpctyler.com