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Volume 6 Issue 2 Moving Spiritually: Lent through Easter March / April 2010 OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chittenango, New York exists for the purpose of glorifying God, proclaiming the Gospel and Serving others in His Name, in this community and around the world by the grace and power of the Holy Spirit. We gather together to joyfully celebrate the sacraments, encourage inquiring hearts and minds and share life’s joys and sorrows. Lenten and Holy Week Schedules 2 Hearts & Hands 3 Vestry Highlights 4 Outreach: Haiti and Oz Day 5 Food Pantry 6 Coffee Hr. Hosts— April to September 7 Tid-Bits 8 Time for Prayer 10 Inside this issue: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Chittenango, New York My dear friends, Last month, in my letter to you I looked back over the worship and events of the previous year. At this time, my eyes are much more focused on what lies ahead. There is a special challenge in writing a message appropriate for two months. In my life it seems time flies. I recognize how rapidly we move through our church year as well. In late December, I needed to look forward to the beginning of Lent. The business of working on Christmas and Epiphany and Ash Wednesday is a challenge. It challenges my sense of linear time and the flow of our liturgical year. Therefore, now while focusing on this season of self examination, penitence, and repentance, to look to Easter and beyond is hard. But, it is also a good lesson for me to keep both in my mind and heart at the same time. It is a good reminder of the essential truth that we are faithful people of the Resurrection. Beginning with our Baptism, we celebrate the movement of God in our lives bringing us from darkness into light, from death into light. Our Church year encourages us to mark and celebrate this movement in many ways. This is about movement, is not about standing still - not in our year, not in our faith, not in our lives. It is my hope and prayer for all of us, that throughout these days of Lent as well as in our celebration of Easter and the time after Easter, we will also feel the Spirit moving within our hearts and within our lives. It is time to allow our prayer and liturgy to evoke some movement of our hearts and souls toward a fuller and more robust relationship with God. This wonderful time, Jesus Christ is standing before us as we join with him in the march to Calvary and beyond as we celebrate the triumph of the Resurrection — out of fear and accusations into the new found energy of our faith, out of loss into discovery, out of death into life. I hope to see you at church often through these days. If you would like to meet with me, do not hesitate to contact me. Blessings throughout this holy season! The Good News

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Volume 6 Issue 2

Moving Spiritually: Lent through Easter

March / April 2010

OUR MISSION

STATEMENT

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chittenango, New York exists for the

purpose of glorifying God, proclaiming the Gospel and Serving

others in His Name, in this community and

around the world by the grace and power of the

Holy Spirit.

We gather together to joyfully celebrate the

sacraments, encourage inquiring hearts and

minds and share life’s joys and sorrows.

Lenten and Holy Week Schedules

2

Hearts & Hands 3

Vestry Highlights 4

Outreach: Haiti and Oz Day

5

Food Pantry 6

Coffee Hr. Hosts—April to September

7

Tid-Bits 8

Time for Prayer 10

Inside this issue:

St. Paul ’s Episcopal Church Chittenango , New York

My dear friends,

Last month, in my letter to you I looked

back over the worship and events of the previous

year. At this time, my eyes are much more focused

on what lies ahead. There is a special challenge in

writing a message appropriate for two months. In

my life it seems time flies. I recognize how rapidly we move through our

church year as well. In late December, I needed to look forward to the

beginning of Lent. The business of working on Christmas and Epiphany

and Ash Wednesday is a challenge. It challenges my sense of linear time

and the flow of our liturgical year.

Therefore, now while focusing on this season of self examination,

penitence, and repentance, to look to Easter and beyond is hard. But, it is

also a good lesson for me to keep both in my mind and heart at the same

time. It is a good reminder of the essential truth that we are faithful

people of the Resurrection. Beginning with our Baptism, we celebrate the

movement of God in our lives bringing us from darkness into light, from

death into light. Our Church year encourages us to mark and celebrate

this movement in many ways. This is about movement, is not about

standing still - not in our year, not in our faith, not in our lives.

It is my hope and prayer for all of us, that throughout these days

of Lent as well as in our celebration of Easter and the time after Easter,

we will also feel the Spirit moving within our hearts and within our lives.

It is time to allow our prayer and liturgy to evoke some movement of our

hearts and souls toward a fuller and more robust relationship with God.

This wonderful time, Jesus Christ is standing before us as we join with

him in the march to Calvary and beyond as we celebrate the triumph of

the Resurrection — out of fear and accusations into the new found energy

of our faith, out of loss into discovery, out of death into life.

I hope to see you at church often through these days. If you

would like to meet with me, do not hesitate to contact me.

Blessings throughout this holy season!

The Good News

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Holy Week Schedule Sunday - 3/29 8:00 & 9:30—Palm Sunday worship

Monday - 3/30 5:30 — Stations of the Cross (with special emphasis on families and

children)

Wednesday - 3/31 At St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church: Tenebrae - a liturgy of song

and shadow

Thursday - 4/1 6:00—Maundy Thursday - Liturgy of Friends to accompany our

covered dish supper. Holy Eucharist, stripping of the altar and all

night Prayer Vigil to follow.

Friday - 4/2 7:00 — Good Friday worship (Ecumenical Good Friday worship at

noon - location to be announced.)

Easter—4/4 8:00 & 9:30 — Celebration Worship. We will flower the cross between

services that day. Feel free to bring live flowers as well to adorn the

cross in Resurrection glory.

This has evolved into an evening with multiple opportunities to come together in community

during Lent. At 5:30 beginning on Thursday evening, March 4 (see schedule in the parish hall for other

dates) we will start with worship — Eucharist, Stations of the Cross, Evening Prayer, etc. We will then

share a simple supper of soup and bread. At 7:00 p.m. we will move onto the book study of Learning

to Fall: the Blessings of an Imperfect Life by Philip Simmons. The book’s chapters are stand-alone essays,

so if you would like to join only occasionally it is easy to fully participate. We’ll start with the first three

chapters on Mar. 4. I have ordered a couple of extra books, so check with Mother Kathlyn before you

purchase one.

Celebrating the Celtic Influence in our Worship

March 14, the Fourth Sunday in Lent is sometimes known as “Laetare” Sunday. It is also known as

Rose or Refreshment or Mothering Sunday. The term “Laetare” comes from the Latin incipit of the Introit

of the Mass, “Laetare Jerusalem” (O be joyful, Jerusalem). It marks a more joyful tone in our worship as in

“Gautete,” “Be Joyful,” the first words of the “Introit,” or Rose Sunday in Advent when we light the pink

candle on the Advent wreath. March 14 we will use Celtic music and prayers wherever the liturgy allows

in honor of St. Patrick and his work in the lands of the Celts.

Community of Repentance and Reconciliation

March 10 - 7:00 p.m.

Please extend an invitation to anyone you know who might be interested in this type of healing

service. This will include Holy Eucharist, Prayers of Healing with Laying on of Hands and Anointing for

those who wish it.

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Special Services for Lent and Holy Week

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Hearts & Hands Hearts & Hands Hearts & Hands Hearts & Hands A Learning and Sharing MinistryA Learning and Sharing MinistryA Learning and Sharing MinistryA Learning and Sharing Ministry Mondays, March 8 & 22, April 12 & 26 Mondays, March 8 & 22, April 12 & 26 Mondays, March 8 & 22, April 12 & 26 Mondays, March 8 & 22, April 12 & 26 ———— 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. We have met and determined that we will proceed with meeting every second and fourth Monday

evening. We will meet on specific projects or as an opportunity to set aside time to work on a project of

your own and share the fellowship of others with similar interests.

During Lent, our focus will be on doing prayer shawls in knit and crochet. We have people ranging

from “never did this before” to skillful and experienced hands willing to teach, and encourage in the

process. These are of varying designs to accommodate the most basic beginner level of knitting. We have

some yarns, hooks and needles available so that there is no financial investment in trying this. They can be

exquisite or made with a single knit stitch throughout.

Quilting is traditional American art form developed for both function and art. Quilters use fancy

fabrics or scraps left over from other sewing projects. We can make any type of design and are using a

simple pattern to get started. Both instructions, coaching and materials are available for these as well.

We will also be working toward prayer quilts by starting with small prayer mats. In answer to the

many questions of what is a prayer mat? No, this is not something to sit upon - neither cushion or yoga

mat. Rather it is a quilt piece made in prayer to serve as a “placemat” if you will , for one’s personal prayer

at home. Some may use it as a wall hanging, some as a table cover in the area you select as your prayer

spot in your home. It is small and very moveable to adjust for the varying needs of busy households. I use

one on the table next to my study chair where I keep my current book, a candle, and often my cup of tea.

The shawls and quilts may not be perfect any more than any one of us can be perfect. But they will

be made with our hands with care and the skills with which God graces us. (yes, nearly all of us!) The

stitching focuses us on our intention to pray regularly. We find that the process provokes some prayerful

moments! All is good.

Each evening, conversation is as varied as the projects each participant brings along. ALL are

invited - men, women, experts, novices and those who “never did it before but are willing to give it a try.”

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Mother’s Musings

Mother Kathlyn will be Out of Town... I will be out of town for the week of March 21 to 26 for the Interim Ministry Training I began before

starting here at St. Paul’s. I hope to bring back the benefits of the collective experience gleaned there.

Father Charles Grover has graciously agreed to lead worship on March 21st. Thank you, once again!

Also, I will be out of town for a CREDO conference from April 18 through the 26. At CREDO, the

mission is to provide opportunities for people to examine significant areas of their lives and to discern

prayerfully the future direction of their vocation as they respond to God's call in a lifelong process of

practice and transformation. Janet Vincent, a former faculty member said, “At the heart of CREDO is the

invitation to each participant to catch a glimpse of their own rootedness in Christ.” This will be both

educational and spiritual with a focus on overall clergy wellness - Spiritual, Health, Financial, and Voca-

tional. The Vestry and possibly other members of the parish will be invited to give input into the process.

I will let you know more as I learn it.

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TREASURER’S REPORT

January, 2010

Jan. Income: $8,523.69

Jan. Expense: $8,680.75

2010 Pledge Total: $64,598.00

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Vestry Meeting February 11, 2010 New Business: 1) Motion: To accept the Housing Resolu-tion retroactive to January 2010 MSC: Smith / Judy Montgomery 2) Motion: To accept the Travel Resolu-tion retroactive to January 2010 MSC: Judy Montgomery / Woodworth 3) Motion: To purchase a second sand-wich board and two sets of letters, not to exceed $300. MSC: Smith / Mousaw 4) Wish List – suggestions to add: votive rack; sandwich board; large TV screen, Wii game system; a month of website or internet access Worship (Gini Smith): 1) Healing Service—Wed., March 10 2) Celtic Eucharist—Sun. March 14

3) Discussion about mid-week Lenten services— Thursdays: 5:30 Eucharist, soup & bread meal, 7:00 book study 4) Ash Wed. services set for 7:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Fellowship (Becky Kraus): Discussed events & dates: Mardi Gras-Feb. 16, Sleigh Rides-Feb. 20, St. Patrick’s Corned Beef dinner-Mar. 13, Mother’s Day Brunch-May 9, Dads & Grads, June 20, Golf Outing-July or August, Parish Picnic-July or August

Finance: ( Don Lee)

Land Sale—Mo. Kathlyn talked to Paul Curtin, the diocesan attorney. The bishop, Diocesan Standing Comm., NYS Supreme Court, & the Village Planning Board have all approved the sale. The Village attorney now has the paper work. Closing on the sale may be in March. Pastoral Care (Judy Montgomery): Judy thanked those who work on this commission, especially Dorothy Saunders who sends cards and Denise Bordell who updates the prayer list. Buildings & Grounds (Bob Wilkins): Discussion of encouraging volunteers to sign up for snow removal & key copies and distribution. Outreach (Tania Mousaw): 1) Through a special collection $517 designated for Haitian relief was donated to Save the Children charity. 2) Throughout Feb., Molly Woodworth’s Heifer Project will raise funds to purchase livestock for Haitian families. 3) Habitat home-building will resume in April when funding has improved. 4) Oz Day—planning for St. Paul’s to play a greater role both to engage our faith community & to increase fundraising opportunities. Priest’s Report: Mother Kathlyn will be attending two conferences: Interim Ministry Training—Phase II from Mar. 21-26, and CREDO from Apr. 18-26.

Vestry Highlights

Next Vestry Meetings

March 11 & April 8 6:30 p.m. in Parish Hall

The Agenda will be posted or published within a

reasonable time before the meeting.

Welcome 2010 Vestry I realize that I have said this before, but I am very excited about this group on vestry at this year.

We have a good blend of parish members. Remember, these vestry meetings are open, although there may be

some topics that require a higher degree of confidentiality and this will be noted and attended by vestry and

wardens only.

Thanks to Judy Montgomery who is stepping in as Sr. Warden, and to Gini Smith who is circling back

as Jr. Warden this year. Welcome to Robin Weisbrod, Jan Woodworth and Bob Wilkins who have joined us.

Communication is important - so please ask the questions that need to be asked and let your vestry

people know any suggestions you may have.

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Outreach

Oz Day Oz Day Oz Day Oz Day

We are exploring new ways to expand St Paul’s community experiences and strengthen our

congregation. The up-coming OZ Weekend in Chittenango is a perfect opportunity for service and special

faith activities, as well as a strong opportunity for necessary fund raising to lower our budget deficit for the

year. The committee has several fund raising pursuits in store, but we need strong support from the whole

St Paul’s family for a successful event. Everyone in the parish will be able to help with something.

One of our early jobs is making unique OZ and spring/summer crafts. We will need creative help

down the road with constructing the crafts, but, right now, we need specific items donated, starting with

the “Tin Man” list below. Donated items can be left in the box in the parish hall.

5 — 26 oz. coffee cans

5 — Hi-C juice cans

5 — 12 oz. cans

20 — 6 oz. tomato paste cans

10 — sardine cans

(Sizes of cans are important; they must be the ounces mentioned)

Watch for more information on planned activities, and please think about where you can help. Outreach is

a path to living in grace and securing a future of faith at St Paul’s.

H a i tH a i tH a i tH a i t iiii (Editor’s note: Fr. Grover spoke in church immediately after the earthquake in Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. It’s

important that we remember the extreme needs of these people who are undergoing unimaginable

hardship. Please find excellent and current information on conditions in Haiti and ways we can help at:

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/episcopal_life.htm )

“I was in Haiti years ago as a diocesan representative to a meeting of our Second Province. Baby

Doc was still in power. The only clean, bright, white, freshly painted building I saw was the Presidential

Palace. It is now in ruins.

“I saw the world renowned murals by local artists in the Episcopal Cathedral. It collapsed in the

quake. I saw children carrying home mango seedlings on the last day of school, in an effort to help fami-

lies grow food. How many of them are dead? What of today's little ones?

“I saw many works of the Sisters of St. Margaret and met several heroic nuns. Some of their

facilities are ruined but their web site assures us that three sisters now in Haiti have survived and are

staying in a football field, one of the outdoor sites for refugees.

“I saw poverty like I've never seen elsewhere. Conditions have only worsened since my visit.

Flying back to the US, our plane passed over the mountains of Haiti. Already then, most of the trees had

been cut down to make charcoal fuel. The bare, eroding, rock of the mountains was frightful. The good

fertile soil had been washed into the muddy bay.

“I have had a place in my heart, my prayers and my checkbook ever since. Please help.”

Charles Grover

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Volunteering at the Food Cupboard by Charles Grover

The Sullivan Food Cupboard is open 10-1,

Monday through Saturday. Barb Schwitter who

directs the Cupboard reports that 140 to 150

families come for food each month. They range

from single people to large households.

It can be difficult for a first-timer to seek

help with food so we try to be welcoming and

encouraging. Some like to chat, and occasionally

we hear part of a family's story. Times are tough,

we all know, but this puts personal faces on it.

One day we had four households representing nine individuals. One of the visitors was a

darling two year old girl. Two customers were brought in by friends or family to provide trans-

portation. Sometimes a person will come in for a parent or shut-in neighbor. We try to make sure

people know about other program such as Food Stamps and WIC. People are very grateful.

What Ways Can We Help?

Food Bank of Central New York is the major supplier of cash purchases. We may send

checks to the Sullivan Food Cupboard in care of Ralph Penner, P. O. Box 201, Chittenango 13037.

The Food Bank makes available "Food$ense" packages for $15.50. I have been surprised at

the amount of food, including three or four packages of meat and a fresh pineapple. Packages

have to be ordered ahead by phone, paid for in advance and then delivered to a local pick-up

point. Call either the Food Bank at 437-1899 or 687-9068 to order or for more information.

Anyone may use this way of stretching food dollars, so pass on the information to others.

Donations may be brought in directly to the Food Pantry. If you have extra plastic

grocery bags to recycle, bring them to the cupboard for customers to carry home their goods.

In season, several people contribute fresh produce. I have met a man from a church group

that gleans potatoes from farm field after mechanical harvesting.

There are several members of St. Paul's who volunteer at the cupboard. I want to mention

Cory Heubler who often comes in when Joan and I are there on the fourth Saturday. He got

started as a public service project related to school and has leaned the ropes to become a

completely capable volunteer.

Thank you to all who make donations to the Cupboard. They are most needed and

appreciated.

Joan Grover volunteering at the Food Pantry

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Coffee Hour Ministry: The Gift of Hospitality

Traditionally, fellowship and food have long gone hand in hand. On Sundays our community

welcomes newcomers and fosters connections within our parish family during Coffee Hours

following both the 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. services. Hosting this tradition is an important ministry for

the health of the parish.

The Montgomerys graciously brew the large pot coffee each week. By 9:15 a.m. host families

may set out the accompanying cups, stirrers, sugar & creamers, make a pot of decaf coffee and

hot water for tea. In addition, they may pour juice for the children and provide minimal snacks

such as donuts, cookies, and / or fruit. Check the refrigerator for some of these items. Also,

please stay long enough to clean up after most of the parish is finished. Those from the 8:00

service may consider asking another couple to clean up.

Please arrange for a substitute if needed. If you wish to be added or removed from the rotation,

please contact Gloria Wilkins at 363-6065 or [email protected].

Apr. 4: Ron & Ethel Barber July 4: Brown / Matthews Family

Apr. 11: Brian & Barb Buyea July 11: Sue McIntyre & Jan Lee

Apr. 18 : Jim & Jennifer Courtwright July 18: Tania Mousaw

Apr. 25: Mike Evans & Martha Berry July 25: D. Norlander / V. Smith

May 2: Mike & Joanne Frutado Aug. 1: MJ Pokorney /S. V.Valkenburgh

May 9: Charlie & Joan Grover Aug. 8: Lew & Julie Reals

May 16: Tim & Pam Hobbs Aug. 15: Bob & Barb Semian

May 23: Niel & Sue Huebler Aug. 22: G. & N. Stansbury

May 30: Jerry & Jennifer Jackson Aug. 29: Doug & Darryl Tarbell

June 6: C.Jensen, B.Savage, D.Bordell Sept. 5: Gerry & Robin Weisbrod

June 13: Steve & Jill Just Sept. 12: Bob & Gloria Wilkins

June 20: Bob & Roberta Kincaid Sept. 19: Joe & Ruth Williams

June 27: Jim & Becky Kraus Sept. 26: Mark & Jan Woodworth

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St. Patrick’s Day Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Saturday, March 13, 6:00 p.m.

Tantalizing “Tid-bits”

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RETIREES’ GROUP

Monday, March 8th St. Paul’s Parish Hall

Lunch—12:00 noon, provided by members

Speaker: Julie Harney from the Office of the Aging

W I S H L I SW I SH L I SW I SH L I SW I SH L I S TTTT The Vestry would like to continue the idea of a Wish List of purchases, improvements, and maintenance items

for the parish which may help with our financial health.

Added suggestions:

< Sandwich Board and 2 sets of letters (fund all or part)

< Large screen TV

< Wii game system

< Monthly fee ($40.00) for the new web page

< Votive rack

< Monthly fee for internet

WI SH L I SW I SH L I SW I SH L I SW I SH L I S TTTT

My wish is Approx. cost: I can fund all or part of Return to Gloria Wilkins or Mother Kathlyn

Hymn Sing Sunday Mornings—9:10 to 9:20 a.m.

March 7, 14, 21, 28

April 11, 18, 25

We will review hymns to be sung during the

service as well as others as time allows. Everyone

is invited and encouraged to attend.

May 15th — 10:00 until ? Indoors and Outdoors

It’s time to pick up, rack up, clean up, straighten up, wash up as many

corners of the church, both inside and on the grounds outside.

The more hands the merrier! Many hands make light work! All hands

on deck!

Please speak to Mike Furtado, Jim Kraus or Bob Wilkins and

say, “I will be there.” Bring your favorite rake, cleaning rag, bucket or cleanser. This

is one way we can practice stewardship.

Bob Wilkins will bring “Pepi’s pizzas” for lunch! How could life get any better?

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Gratitudes Dear St. Paul's, Thank you for the cards, phone calls, visits and food when I was in my skiing accident and had surgery. I am doing better now, but can't participate in sports for a few more months. Thank you also for the gift from the church of movie rentals! I have watched a lot of TV and movies since this all happened! Carter Woodworth We want to thank you for the recognition and gift we received at the Annual Meeting. We love being at St. Paul's and we love Chittenango. We could not have picked nicer communities for this stage of our retirement. God bless you all. Joan and Charles Grover

...to Brandon Reals for helping Jim Montgomery with a project at St. Paul’s on a recent Thursday

afternoon.

...to Becky Kraus and her committee for organizing and decorating for the Mardi Gras. Israel

Hagan’s entertainment was lots of fun.

...to Mother Kathlyn, Tania Mousaw, Ethel Barber and Jim Montgomery for taking down and packing

away the Christmas decorations from the church and parish hall.

Congratulations ...to Meredith Furtado, CJ Huebler, & Brandon Reals who were inducted into the National Honor

Society in March. All are Juniors at Chittenango High.

...to Ross Relyea Jr on his new position at Welch Allen.

Our Deepest Sympathy

...to Steve & Jill Just and their families on the death of Steve’s aunt, Deborah McGannon.

...to Dick Matthews and Edna Brown on the recent deaths of Dick's sister, Joanne Wilcox and

Edna's sister, Olga Nicholson.

...to Dorothy Norlander on the death of her sister, Jane Vickers Graziano.

Altar Gui ld Please join the Altar Guild for a Brass Cleaning party on Saturday March 27th at

9:00 a.m. Everyone is invited.

And, welcome to two new Altar Guild members, Sue Huebler and Jennifer Jackson.

We appreciate their stewardship to serve in this way.

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Time for PrayeTime for PrayeTime for PrayeTime for Prayer ... Word Cloudsr ... Word Cloudsr ... Word Cloudsr ... Word Clouds

Lines from St. Patrick’s

“Breastplate Prayer”

Christ be with me, Christ within me,

Christ behind me, Christ before me,

Christ beside me, Christ to win me,

Christ to comfort and restore me.

ST. PAUL’S PRAYER LIST Betty Allen (Matthews/Brown’s request), Irene Barber, Ron Barber, John Brennan (Kraus’s request), Lena Brown, Maude Cast, Russell Champlin (Robin Weisbord’s uncle), Alicia Doherty, Eleanor Dougan (Judy Montgomery’s mother), Betty Every, Raymond Every, Laurie Green (Lena Brown’s request), Janice Hall (Lynn Greene’s sister), Judy Hallagan (Pat Stucker’s sister), Peter Hudson (Schofield’s request), Jane Luther, Dorothy Norlander, Pat Olcutt (Barber’s request), Dorothy Pearson (Robin Weisbrod’s mother), Sharon Rahrle (Ron Barber’s sister), Mavis Stanton, Heather Tarbell, Katherine Weisbrod, David Wilcox (Matthew/Brown’s request), Chris Winters, Robert Winters (Chris Winters’s brother), Mary Wright

(If you do not wish a prayer list name to include the relationship or wish to remove or add a name, please contact Dorothy Saunders at the church office on Monday mornings.)

Lines from the Easter Hymn:

“Jesus Christ is Risen Today”

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!

Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!

Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!

Praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!

Praise him, all you heavenly host,

Alleluia!

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GOD LAUGHS TOO !GOD LAUGHS TOO !GOD LAUGHS TOO !GOD LAUGHS TOO !

From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:

What equals 100%? What does it mean to

give more than 100%? Ever wonder about those

people who say they are giving more than 100%?

We have all been in situations where some-

one wants you to GIVE OVER 100%. How about

ACHIEVING 101%? What equals 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that

might help answer these questions:

If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V

W X Y Z

is represented as: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

If: H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K

8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

And: K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E

11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But: A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E

1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

THEN, look how far the love of God will

take you:

L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D

12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with

mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get

you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the

Love of God that will put you over the top!

101%

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