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around such issues as education, neighborhood configurations, and mass incarceration. But I believe this is a deeply spiritual issue for us to examine and reflect upon as a church.

john a. powell (he intentionally does not

capitalize his name) writes in his book Racing to Justice that “Justice involves claiming a shared, mutual humanity. It is about interrelationships.” This is for him a spiritual task we must undertake as a country if we are to become truly inclusive. As the church we have a role to play in this important and vital spiritual journey.

We are guided by a biblical tradition where Jesus intentionally sought out “the Other” and claimed them as neighbor and beloved. We live out the vision of God’s Reign when we partake of communion and symbolize the day where all people shall gather together, no matter their race or ethnicity, to share in the feast of God’s grace. We believe and assert in our own Westminster vision statement that we are to be “welcoming and including all God’s children.” This is who we are!

For the Sundays of May 4, 11, and 18, Westminster will be offering a ninth hour opportunity to discuss issues of racial disparity and discrimination. We will explore the Race to Equity Report, discuss our understandings of the meaning of race, and identify ways we may respond to this important issue in our community and in our lives. We hope you can come.

To God be the glory!

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Inside this issue:

WPC VISION 2

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED 3

VBS IN JUNE 3

OAKWOOD WORSHIP 3

SESSION NOTES 4

9TH HOUR 5

SUMMER BACKYARD STUDY 5

MISSION 6

OUR YOUTH 7

OUR MEMBERS 8

REMINDERS 9

WORSHIP LEADERS 10

MAY CALENDAR 11

RUMMAGE SALE SUCCESS 4

CENTENNIAL BLDG UPDATE 3

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“There is a need for an alternative vision, a beloved community where

being connected to the other is seen as the foundation of a

healthy self, not its destruction, and where the racial other is seen not as the infinite other, but rather

as the other that is always and already a part of us.”

john a. powell

R acial discrimination and racial disparity has become more and more a topic of conversation in the media, in our local communities, and in the church. In the comments of Donald Sterling (Owner of the Los Angeles

Clippers) and Cliven Bundy (a rather

disgruntled and confused rancher), we hear attitudes and prejudice we thought relics of the past. In Madison, there is a growing awareness of racial disparity in our city and in our state. Recent editorials by Alex Gee (African-

American Pastor of Fountain of Life) and Michael Johnson (African-American

CEO of Boys and Girls Club in Allied Drive) have highlighted their experiences of what it means to be black in our community. I find myself both incredulous at the words I hear and angry that such prejudice and disparity continue to be part of our reality in society today.

Racism and slavery has been described as the original sin of our country. While we have made great strides in addressing this sin at the cost of thousands of lives, we are still haunted by the past and the real consequences that continue to plague us today. This is a political, economic, and social issue requiring intentional conversations

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WESTMINSTER’S VISION

Trusting in the eternal goodness of God, and Blessed by an abundance of God’s grace;

Aware of the poor and lonely in our backyard, and Humble in the knowledge that our gifts, while many,

may only begin to make a difference;

We, at Westminster, nevertheless boldly commit ourselves to:

serving each other and those in need in our congregation, our community, and across the world;

partnering with our schools and teachers to educate all children and providing opportunities for young people to lead productive, fulfilling lives;

caring for the vulnerable, the lost and the lonely; welcoming and including all God’s children; making Westminster vibrant in our community; promoting ecumenical and interfaith relationships,

honoring differences, and joining in common cause to do good;

protecting and renewing all God’s creation; the land, the water, the animals, and the people;

acting with courage to bring peace, justice, and comfort to all; by

joyfully worshipping, singing and praising God, who has created and loves us.

In making these commitments, we seek not to be “conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of our minds so that we may discern the will of God”. We are always striving to grow as disciples.

For we as individuals and the Westminster congregation are blessed with unique talents and resources. Inspired by the example of our Lord, Jesus Christ we make a positive difference in the world; we alleviate suffering; and we discover hope where there is despair. We rejoice in God’s grace and goodness as we live in harmony with one another in God’s glorious creation.

“For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.” Amen

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Rev. Alex Thornburg

OFFICE HOURS: Mon through Thurs. 7am to 3pm Cell: 338-9905 Home: 467-8993 [email protected]

Rev. Kathleen Owens, Associate Pastor

OFFICE HOURS: Monday & Thursday: 9am to 1pm Tuesday & Wednesday: 11am to 3pm (cell) 608-347-6317 [email protected]

Joe Chrisman Minister of Music Home: 288-0872 [email protected]

Michaeline “Mike” Hansen –Admin Secretary

OFFICE HOURS: 8am—5pm Monday - Thurs. 8am—12noon Friday 238-3121 [email protected]

John Tarr -Administrator

OFFICE HOURS: in Monday—Thurs. 12noon to 4pm [email protected]

Dorothy Blotz -Accompanist [email protected]

Vern Forsberg -Pastor Emeritus [email protected]

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literally stepping into another dimension of living. Suddenly the seeming ordinariness of your days

takes on a divine sparkle. Michael BeckwithMichael BeckwithMichael BeckwithMichael Beckwith

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Westminster and Covenant Presbyterian continue to offer a monthly worship at Oakwood West on 2nd Wednesdays at 1:30pm. This is open to all who would like the opportunity for mid-week worship with communion.

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“WORKSHOP OF WONDERS: IMAGINE AND BUILD WITH

GOD” All kids age 3-current 5th grade are invited to take part in an exploration of God’s creative power. We’ll meet Monday-Thursday night the week of June 16th. The program starts with dinner, then we have music time, crafts, games, and a story. On Thursday, June 19th we’ll wrap up with an ice cream social and sharing about what we learned. Registrations forms are available in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall, or via email. For questions, or to get an e-copy of the registration form contact Kathleen at [email protected]

Friends are welcome; pass the word around!!

V B S Volunteers We have a great leadership team for VBS this year, but we’ll need some helpers! Look at the Kiosk in the Narthex for the sign-up sheets. Helpers are needed for 1 to 4 nights of VBS. We need Shepherds (to guide the kids around to each station), Music helpers, Craft/Game helpers, Storytellers, and Kitchen assistants.

The May Friendship Day Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, May 2

“Through God Our Hands Can Serve” is the theme

at this year’s annual meeting. For the luncheon, please RSVP by April 30,

by calling 838-3563.

This event will be held at LAKE EDGE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

4220 Buckeye Road, Madison 10:30am -Annual Meeting 11:30am -Lunch ($7.50)

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W e continue to thank the congregation for their thoughtfulness and generosity. Because of continued extra giving and prepayments, we were not only able to reduce the mortgage principle by $30,000 in January, and by $40,000 in March; but further reduce by another $20,000 in April. We also thank those who are keeping their pledges current which allows us to make our monthly payments.

You'll remember that our total project cost was $1,475,000; and we were able to pay down enough that we only had to borrow $711,000 in December of 2013. Over four months we have been able to pay off $90,000 on the principle, to the point where. at the end of April, 2014, our mortgage has been reduced to $608,400.

This is great news from the point of compounded interest, paying now saves us more in interest over

the course of the loan.

Dave Granquist, Treasurer

John Tarr, Parish Administrator


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Highlights from the 4/28 meeting include these topics: ♦ Approved a call for a special

congregational meeting on Sunday, May 18, for the purpose of electing a Nominating Committee, and to elect a Youth Deacon.

♦ Approved two requests for assistance =

(a) for transportation for Evangeline Smith to work at Ghost Ranch; and,

(b) from Bekah Smith to attend the three-week Summer Youth Institute at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in July.

Evangeline is being sponsored jointly by Westminster PC in Wooster, Ohio; the church she attends while she is at college.

♦ Approved financial review for calendar year 2013 by the same financial review group who did the 2011-2012 review; to include Virgil Jurrens, Jeff Hayes, and Abe Aberle. The Stewardship Committee is looking into having an outside review of church financial records for next year. The quarterly financial report was reviewed.

♦ T h e M e m b e r s h i p Committee is setting up a date for new members to join in either May or June.

♦ Worship Committee is revising the wedding manual and Personnel Committee is revising the Personnel Manual.

♦ Bud Smith was elected as the 2nd Elder on the Nominating Committee; Paul Thompson will represent Westminster at the May 20 Presbytery meeting. �

THE SPRING 2014 RUMMAGE SALE =

ONE OF THE BEST SALES

EVER! The March 29 sale raised $2,470.20; and the bake sale raised $73.05, totaling $2543.25 for mission!

As always, we are thankful for the money raised, but the success of our Rummage Sales is measured by so much more than just the dollar amount raised. More importantly, it is about how we all came together, worked together, and what we were able to accomplish together.

We took a huge and sometimes overwhelming task, gave it our all and had fun in the process! The dedication and tireless efforts of every volunteer is so very much appreciated. We can never thank everyone enough.

Thank you to those who donated their items, put up and took down signs, came to Fellowship Hall to set up tables, clean out Room 8, empty box-a f ter-box , bag-a fter-bag , organized, priced, straightened, and by Friday evening had Fel lowship Hal l looking absolutely amazing.

Thank you to everyone who came early Saturday to help staff the sale. The place was packed, we were busy the entire day with non-stop happy customers.

To all the many cashiers, b a g g e r s , g r e e t e r s , runners, and for the multiple trips to the bank- you handled it all so seamlessly.

Thank you to everyone who brought the wonderful baked goods, and staffed the fabulous and very busy Bake Sale.

Thank you to everyone who stayed on after the sale, and to those who came for clean-up after the sale. The turnout for cleanup was awesome.

The involvement of every volunteer makes such an important contribution to this amazing success; we see the number of people participating increasing every year and we love that!

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Summer Backyard Study:

“The Tipping Point”

Our Summer Backyard Study will be reading the book, The

Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. We have 24 copies of this book available for those who would like to take part in the study. Look for further information on this study later in May. The first gathering will be at church as part of the conclusion of Vacation Bible School on Thursday, June 19, with dinner at 5:30, the study, and then an ice cream social. Further gatherings will be at member’s homes on Thursday evenings through the summer. The study will be led by Donna Norton and Rich Hein.

9TH HOUR ADULTS May 4-18

9th Hour Education will continue to meet from 9-10am on Sundays through May 18.

We will then break for the summer and resume September 7th. For the final few

weeks we have two classes offered:

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Racial Disparity in Madison This class will delve into the conversations around Racial Disparity currently happening in Madison. We will look at the Race to Equity Report, discuss Rev. Alex Gee’s articles in the CapTimes and the Justified Anger movement he is now supporting, and hear reports on the White Privilege Conference that Alex and Kathleen both attended in March. For resources for this class look on the Adult Education bulletin board by the conference room or the Kiosk in the Narthex. The class will meet in the Conference Room and be led by Pastors Alex and Kathleen.

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“THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE: THE MAKING OF THE

NEW TESTAMENT CANON”

If you have wondered how the New Testament became the collection of books that we know today this course will help to unravel that question for you. This is a video “Great Courses” lecture series with a half-hour video lecture by Prof. Bart D. Ehrman followed by group discussion. ♦ In the Library.

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your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged,

sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong.

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9TH HOUR KIDS Taking Care of

God’s Earth April 27-May 18, we’ll be focusing on taking care of the Earth in our 9th Hour Kids program. The sessions will be lead with help from Lee DeSpain and Sue Bridson who are ready to share some of what they know about caring for the Earth, and plants, birds, and animals that call Earth home. All kids age 3-5th grade are invited for this fun 9th Hour series.

Mark Your Calendar:

Sunday May 18 is the final day of the

season for 9th Hour Education.

Beginning Sunday, May 25,

we change to summer worship time

of 9:30am

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PRESBYWHEELIANS JULY 19

W estminster is joining with Pres House and Covenant, and other Presbyterians throughout Madison to form one team for the Boys & Girls Club fundraising bike ride July 19. We will ride with the

team name, Presbywheelians.

I n 2 0 1 3 t h e Presbywheelians team had 38 riders who raised nearly $8,500

for the Boys & Girls Club. We are hoping the 2014 team will be even larger and raise more! There are three rides (not races) as part of this event; 8, 25, or 50 miles. We start and finish at Edgewood College and there are treats and music at the finish. All donations to support riders will go to the Boys & Girls Club. Starting in May we’ll be signing up Westminster members of the Presbywheelians team and beginning to collect donations to sponsor our team. This is a great event and an awesome way for Presbyterians to work together to raise money and awareness for the programs of the Boys & Girls Club! For more information, or to help with the event contact Pastor Kathleen. �

PC(USA) SPECIAL OFFERINGS The Presbyterian Church (USA) collects four special offerings throughout the year. These are offerings that fund specific programs both at the national and local levels.

In April we received the One Great Hour of Sharing offering, which funds the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Program. Thank you to all who contr ibuted th i s year . Westminster raised $1,627 this year. Thank You!!

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On June 8 we will receive the Pentecost Offering. This Offering is divided with 60% going to the national level to support the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program, and national Youth Ministries. The YAV program is an opportunity for Young Adults (ages 18-30) to spend a full year in service

and mission work in the USA or abroad. National Youth Ministries coordinates Youth events such as Triennium, and training events for youth ministers and leaders. The 40% of the Pentecost Offering that stays here at Westminster is dedicated for use in serving children at risk in our community. In the past we have used these funds to buy snow pants for children at Thoreau and some of our other Thoreau and Allied Drive outreach projects. As we approach Pentecost this year we ask that you consider giving generously to this important Special Offering that makes a big difference in the lives of the children we serve here, the youth in our churches nationwide, and the Young Adults who feel God’s call to go out and serve in the world.

For more information go to the Special Offerings website:

http://www.presbyterianmission.org/specialofferings/

The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life. Through a difficult period you can learn; you can develop inner strength, determination,

and courage to face the problems. His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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for what you are going to be, knowing so well you are going

far, knowing your great works are ahead,

ahead and beyond, yonder and far over yet.”

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In one of the final fundraisers for our Mission Trip to Cincinnati youth will be selling Mother’s Day Baskets. These will include a breakfast/brunch for whomever you wish to share the day. The baskets will be available for pick up at church on Saturday, May 10 from 5:30-8:30pm, and Sunday, May 11 from 10-noon. Orders can be placed April 27 or May 4 after worship. The first serving in a basket is $10, all additional servings in the same basket are $5.

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We’re going to go as a group to see the movie “Noah” on May 4 between worship and SPAM. Exact time is TBD. Please stay tuned to your Youth Update emails or check in with Pastor Kathleen for the final details. Non-youth members of the congregation are welcome to join us!

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We’ll gather for SPAM on May 4 & 18 from 4-6pm in the Youth Suite. On May 4 we’ll be working on preparations for the Mother’s Day Baskets. On May 18 we’ll be discussing how to talk about our faith with friends at school, especially in light of all the Bible/Religious movies coming out right now.

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3:303:303:303:30----8:308:308:308:30 Our final Parent’s Night Out before the 2014 Youth Mission Trip will be Saturday, May 10 from 3:30-8:30pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm. You can drop your kids off and pick them up at any time during the event. The Youth Suite door at the far end of the parking lot will be open for drop off and pick up. The theme for this Parent’s Night Out

is Creation. We will (weather permitting) be going outside for a scavenger hunt, make some creations of our own, and enjoy some delicious dirt cake with our dinner! This is open to all children age 6 months to 10 years. All donations go to the 2014 Youth Mission Trip to Cincinnati. Pass the word along to your friends; we are open to all kids, not just Westminster folks.

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sheet is in Fellowship Hall.

We do not wish to overlook anyone. If you see that your birthday has not been listed in the monthly newsletter, please call or email the office. We may not have your necessary and full birth date (M/D/Y) in our database.

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Member, Rhea Schultz has a new email address: Please note =

[email protected]

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Judie Olsen (Capital Lakes) May Peters (Sebring Asst. Care) Nancy Prine Dorothy Schroeder Ed Sheldon (Ruth) Millie Stevens Marion Sweet (Elliott) Toni Vial Bud Waggener (St. Marys Care Ctr) Priscilla White (Oakwood Tabor)

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20 William J Braucht Ruth Davis Gay Didriksen 22 Julia Hasselkus Evan Meyer 24 Susan Sweitzer Chris Wehnes 25 Sarah Haeft 26 Forest Garty

To the Westminster To the Westminster To the Westminster To the Westminster Congregation:Congregation:Congregation:Congregation: T h an k yo u t o everyone who helped with the Easter Breakfast on April 20; from set-up to clean-

up. You are all GEMSGEMSGEMSGEMS in my book.

Julie Madden Breakfast Coordinator

Dear WPC Members Dear WPC Members Dear WPC Members Dear WPC Members and Friends,and Friends,and Friends,and Friends, How wonderful it was to worship with you on March 23 and to see old friends. I love the ‘new’ church, and I love your new mission statement. You are a blessing to your community, to the greater Madison area and to the world. May you also be blessed with God’s joy and grace. I miss you.

Susan Paddock (3/29/14)

Dear Westminster Members,Dear Westminster Members,Dear Westminster Members,Dear Westminster Members, Please accept this ***gift*** as a token of immense gratitude shared by staff and students from Pres House. You are truly a blessing to our community. By giving of your time and resources you have fed our souls and helped to keep Pres House thriving so that students may grow in their faith. Thank you for making a difference.

From, Pres House (April, 2014) **gift**: a framed photograph

of Pres House

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“Hear” “Hear” “Hear” “Hear” Sunday sermons! Sunday sermons! Sunday sermons! Sunday sermons!

Go to the WPC web site, Click on Worship Notes;

Click on the dated sermon and listen on line.

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Announcements for the the the the Sunday worship bulletin Sunday worship bulletin Sunday worship bulletin Sunday worship bulletin should be eeeemailed to the church secretary no later

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Visit redcrossblood.org for donation i n f o r m a t i o n , t o m a k e a n appointment to donate or to ask medical or travel-related eligibility questions. Thank you for supporting Thank you for supporting Thank you for supporting Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross and the the American Red Cross and the the American Red Cross and the the American Red Cross and the hospitals and patients we serve! hospitals and patients we serve! hospitals and patients we serve! hospitals and patients we serve! The The The The Red Cross is grateful to those who Red Cross is grateful to those who Red Cross is grateful to those who Red Cross is grateful to those who

commit to helping save lives! commit to helping save lives! commit to helping save lives! commit to helping save lives! You can donate every 56 days. Be sure to SIGNSIGNSIGNSIGN the Westminster donation book:

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Call today! 1-800-773-2767 The need is constant.

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As your group plans its summer

activities and you plan articles about

events to be scheduled during July

and August, please note that all

information for the June 18 deadline

should include dates for both the

months of July & August; to be

included in the upcoming double

issue.

Mark your calendars

for Thursday, June 19

We’ll be wrapping up Vacation Bible School and kicking off our Summer Backyard Study in one fun evening. Come for dinner at 5:30 and attend VBS or the first Summer Backyard Study, or just come at 7pm for an ice cream social on the patio and presentation from the VBS kids.

It will be a great evening

of fellowship and fun!!

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L ITURGISTS May 4 Ann Rowley May 11 Garrett & Kate Fletcher

May 18 ⊳ May 25 (9:30) Chuck Kamp

June 1 Lee DeSpain

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June 29 ⊳ FRONT GREETERS : Both At Front Entry Glass Doors May 4 Ann Rowley, Ruth Hein May 11 Paul & Clara Thompson May 18 Doug & Juanita Halls May 25 (9:30) Dale & Marian Rohde

June 1 Connie Evans, Judy Graham June 8 Chris & Sarah Wehnes June 15 Pat Marshall, Judie Olsen June 22 Bob Bush, Julie Madden June 29 Gary Stephens, Sue Bridson

USHERS May 4 Bob & Margo Forsberg, Bob Goller & Gay Didriksen May 11 Carrie & Abe Aberle, Ed Cothroll, Marge Hamann May 18 Dave & Kathy Granquist, Jamie & Mark Ringsmuth May 25 (9:30) Rich & Alice Appen, Alice Paremski, Rhea Schultz

June 1 Bob & Margo Forsberg, Bob Goller & Gay Didriksen June 8 Ed & Vicki Cothroll, Dorothy Hujik, Margie Knott June 15 Arnie Chandler, Lee DeSpain, Paul & Linda Bishop June 22 Ed & Vicki Cothroll, Dick & Peg Zimmer June 29 Rhea Schultz, Alice Paremski, Ron Behling, Jim Siverhus DEACON GREETERS (Before & After are interchangeable) Before-Service After-Service YUMA DOOR NARTHEX COFFEE

May 4 Jerry Donnell Sharon Donnell May 11 Jan Browning Kathy DePaul May 18** Jamie Ringsmuth Karen Osborne May 25 (9:30) Linda Tanke Nancy Zellmer

June 1 Cynthia Bush Jan Browning June 8 Kathy DePaul Rich Hein June 15 Cindy Kornetzke Julie Madden June 22 Judie Olsen Karen Osborne June 29 Ann Rowley Nancy Zellmer

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Worship Leader Notes: ♦ Chair of Worship is Sandy Curran who

schedules the Liturgists & Communion servers. Contact her: 469-6100, or [email protected]

♦ Vicki Cothroll schedules the Ushers and FRONT Greeters. Contact her 831-4493 or [email protected]

♦ If you cannot serve on the date listed, please find a sub & contact: the office secretary, 238-3121 or email the office.

♦ DEACON Greeters, please find a sub with other Deacons & inform the office.

♦ **The scheduled Board of Deacons meetings

are listed, affecting how much time a Deacon greeter may have to serve.

All greeting duties follow these guidelines:

♦ Each Sunday, before worship, there will be two “FRONT” Greeters positioned at the main front glass entry doors near the church office.

♦ Each Sunday, before worship, one Deacon Greeter will be positioned at the Yuma Street entry door

♦ Each Sunday, after worship, one Deacon Greeter will be positioned in the Narthex, to pour coffee, answer questions and direct people as needed.

COMMUNION SERVERS

May 4 (10:15) Kathy Kamp, Jeff Zebrowski, Bud Smith, Cindy Kornetzke

June 1 (9:30) Dick & Peg Zimmer, Ann Rowley (+1) ⊳

APRIL 30, 2014

Teach this triple truth to all: Teach this triple truth to all: Teach this triple truth to all: Teach this triple truth to all:

A generous heart, kind speech, and A generous heart, kind speech, and A generous heart, kind speech, and A generous heart, kind speech, and

a life of service and compassion are a life of service and compassion are a life of service and compassion are a life of service and compassion are

the things which renew humanity. the things which renew humanity. the things which renew humanity. the things which renew humanity. The Buddha


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JUNE 1 JUNE 2 JUNE 3 JUNE 4 JUNE 5 JUNE 6 JUNE 7

4pm Wedding

Rehearse 5:30pm DBSA

Final 9th Hour of season 9am Classes for all ages 10:15 Worship 11:30 Congregational Meeting to elect Nom Com 11:45 Deacon Meeting 4pm SPAM

1:30pm Oakwood Worship 7pm AA 7:30pm Choir

9:30 Thurs.Study

6pm ME Circle

5:30pm DBSA

8:30am Bible Study 12 JKP Regional Mtg

of Clergy to 3pm 4pm Kerygma

8:30am Bible Study 9 JKP Quarterly @ Christ Church to 4 9:30am CIRCLE 1pm CIRCLE 4pm Kerygma

7pm AA 7:30pm Choir

9:30 Thurs. Study

5:30pm DBSA

5:30pm DRThing

3pm Marcam/McDonald Wedding

1pm Personnel

5pm Articles due 7pm AA 7:30pm Choir

1 Staff Mtg 7pm Session Mtg

5am Shelter breakfast

3:30pm Parents Night Out

5:30-8:30pm: Mothers’ Day Basket Pickup

9am Classes for all ages 10:15 Worship w/Communion Food Pantry Sunday 11:30 Mission Mtg 4pm SPAM

9:30 Thurs. Study

Madinah Open House Event

5:30pm DBSA

10am C.W.U. 5:30pm DBSA

Dates and Times of events are subject to change. Please contact group leaders for most current information.

9:30 Thurs.Study

9:30am

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BEGIN 9:30am Worship

8:30am Bible Study 10 Membership Mtg 4pm Kerygma

8:30am Bible Study

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OFFICE CLOSED for

9:30 Thurs.Study 6pm Road Home @ Covenant

7pm AA 7:30pm Choir

9:30am KnitWits at Home of Peg Zimmer

1 Staff Mtg 7pm Education 7pm Stewardship 7pm Worship

John Tarr out : 5 /1 — 5/6

9am Classes for all ages 10:15 Worship

Mothers’ Day Basket Pickup

9:30am Worship

4pm SPAM

4pm Kerygma

7pm AA 7:30pm Final Choir Rehearsal/season

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John Tarr out through 5/6

Pastor Kath leen out through May 28-31

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the Holy Spirit, we strive to

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God and each other, and

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We are especially thankful for :

Forgivenessisthefragrancethevioletshedsontheheelthathascrushedit. . . .

Mark Twain

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