The
cyclone that recently struck Myanmar reminds us how brutally
extreme weather events can devastate a country. Westminster
sent a mission group to southern Mississippi in June 2006 as a
follow-up to Hurricane Katrina. This Thursday, May 15 at 6
p.m. in the church library, we will have the first session of
a two-week study on the topic of “New Orleans: Why Should We
Still Care?” Should we take action again? If so, what? How
should we respond to disasters that are on the other side of
the world? Study materials prepared by The Thoughtful
Christian are available on the tables at the rear of the
sanctuary. Please make your reservation with Allan Tedrow at
371-8765 or Nancy Sokil in the church office. Coffee and juice
will be provided. Feel free to bring a sandwich supper. The
meetings will adjourn in time for choir practice.
Next
Schuyler Inn Party on Sunday, May 18: The coordinator will be
Carol Tomlin from Zonta. See Lois Wilson or call the Church
office if you can help. Volunteers are really needed,
including people who can arrive about 1 p.m. to help with
party set-up.
Schuyler
Inn Closet: We are seeking a Westminster coordinator to work
during May and June with Linda Mitchell. Immediate needs
include toothpaste, tooth brushes, shampoo, lotion, and women’s
personal products. See the box in the Small Meeting Room and
list on Chestnut Street bulletin board.
2008
Flowers: Flowers can be given as a memorial or in celebration
of a special event. You may donate either one vase or both
vases. Cost for both vases is $60 or one vase for $30. If you
are interested please sign up on the chart in the Welles Room
or call the church office.
FOCUS
Interfaith Food Pantry: During the month of May Westminster is
asked to donate razors. They may be left in the bin located in
the Chestnut Street hallway.
Ushers:
Please return any usher tags that you may have taken home
inadvertently. Thank you.
On
Sunday, June 1, at 4 p.m., the Westminster Church Choir will
close its singing season with a concert entitled “Handel in
the Afternoon.” Works to be performed will include Handel’s
Sing Unto the Lord and his Foundling Hospital Anthem (which
closes with the Hallelujah Chorus!). The choir will be
accompanied by a chamber ensemble of strings and winds, and
Sue Fedak will conduct. Soloists will include sopranos Nancy
Holroyd and Martha Reisner, alto Kelly Bird, and tenor Jim
Cronen; Al Fedak will be the soloist in one of Handel’s
Organ Concertos. It should be a delightful afternoon: plan to
attend and bring guests!
Schedule
of Events
Monday,
May 12
10
a.m. Staff Meeting, Library.
1
p.m. Memorial Service for Marjorie Forner, Sanctuary.
7
p.m. House Committee, Small Meeting Room.
Tuesday,
May 13
7
p.m. Stated Session Meeting, Welles Room.
Wednesday,
May 14
Noon
Prayer, Library.
6
p.m. FOCUS Book Study, Trinity Methodist Church, Lark and
Lancaster.
Thursday,
May 15
6
p.m. Thoughtful Christian Discussion Group, Library.
7:30
p.m. Choir rehearsal, Choir Room. Saturday,
May
17
9
a.m. WOW, South Mall Towers.
Sunday,
May 18
10
a.m. Worship, Sanctuary.
11
a.m. Church School, Third Floor.
11:15
a.m. Adult Education: Reception for Confirmation Class and New
Members, Assembly Room.
2-4
p.m. Party at Schuyler Inn (1 p.m. set-up).
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