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WILTON PRESBYTERIAN

November 4, 2007

Website: www.wiltonpresbyterian.org

 

Sermon manuscripts from each service are available at the website.

Four listening devices are available on the table in the Narthex

Wear your name tag!

Say “Hello” to at least one person you don’t know!

 

INVITATION TO NEW MEMBERS. We welcome friends and visitors at worship this morning. Should this be the right time and season for you to join this family of faith, please speak with the Elder Greeter, John Myers, the Pastor, or call the church office (762-5514). The next regularly scheduled Session meeting to receive new members will Sunday, November 18, 9:30 AM in the Quiet/Meditation Room.

 

GOD’S PEOPLE HERE.  We hold in prayer Whitney Richards, daughter of Gary and Sheri Richards, in her steady recovery from an emergency appendectomy in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, October 24...We extend our Christian sympathy to Jon Ottens, at the death of his brother-in-law, William Sargent, on Martha’s Vineyard last Thursday, October 25. Our prayers are with Jon, his sister Megan, and his niece Ana. A funeral service was held last Saturday on Martha’s Vineyard…We continue to hold in prayer Richard Geho, son-in-law of Jane and Jim Neighbors, who is under hospice care with advanced prostate cancer and Bob Dillingham, father of Carol Rowe, who is recuperating from back surgery in Bradenton, Florida…We bid adieu this morning to Bill and Judy Geoghegan, who are moving next week from Wilton to Easton, Maryland on its eastern shore.

 

STAFF NOTES. Office Manager, Susie Gross, will return from vacation tomorrow.

 

2008 STEWARDSHIP UPDATE (Monday, October 22, 2007)

            2008 Stewardship Goals:                        132 member pledges by Thanksgiving Sunday, (November 18, 2007)

                                                                        $550,000

                                                                        $4,075 average pledge goal

            Pledges Received to Date:                     78 families

                                                                        $295,000

                                                                        $3,790 average pledge

            Remaining:                                            54 member pledges

                                                                        $255,000

Members who have not yet submitted their pledges are invited to email their financial pledge support to Mary Evans (m_b_evans@yahoo.com) or mail in their pledge card to the church office as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued support.

 

CHURCH SCHOOL: Wanted: Gently Used Winter Clothing for Children & Infants for the Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport. For the last nine years our children’s clothing donations have made a significant difference to mothers and children of the Mercy Learning Center. Donations accepted until November 18th.  Place clothing donations in the box outside the Christian Education Office. For more information, please contact Sheri Richards at 762-7992.

 

WHAT DO WOMEN WANT?

Come find out on Wednesday, November 7th  from 7-8:30 PM in the Church Lounge.

 

There's been something in the air lately.  Recently, several different women have lamented to one another that they yearn to be together more often. That's no surprise ... the women of WPC like each other and want more opportunities to be together!  In the past, WPC has had a lively women's ministry that ranged from Bible study to pure fellowship. We want it all AGAIN! Please come with your ideas for small groups.  Be creative!  Think about what type of structure and schedule will make it work.  Consider whether you want to lead a group.  Just to get your mind working, here are a few of the ideas that have been mentioned:

Bible Study; Moms, Babies & Tots Playgroup; Scrapbook Club (to record the history of WPC); Culinary Club; Mothers & Daughters; Mothers & Teens; Women 60+.

Please join us for both planning and socializing.  Call your friends and come for a bit of wine, cheese, sweets, coffee and fellowship to exchange ideas.

 

NEXT SUNDAY

November 11, 2007

9:30 AM

In The Gathering Space

 

On the occasion of the third anniversary of the dedication of the WPC Sanctuary (November 14, 2004), there will be an “unveiling” of a permanent plaque honoring members of WPC’s Building Committee for their dedication  in the design and construction of the sanctuary. All WPC members and friends are invited to join in this happy occasion, honoring these eight members with our well-deserved acclamation, “Well done, thou good and faithful servants!”

 

JOINT ADULT EDUCATION, Sunday Mornings at 9:  "Jesus: Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary" by Marcus Borg October 28, Nov 4, 11 and 18. Marcus Borg is one of the best known modern Christian theologians.  He has done much to revolutionize our understanding of first-century Christianity. Borg uses the latest information from archeology and new textual discoveries to illuminate life around the time of Jesus’ ministry.  In the process, he offers a fascinating view of Jesus' Way to God’s Kingdom through transformation of lives and concern for those in need. Borg’s latest book is the subject of the Adult Education series on Sunday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. through November 18.  Participants need not read the book or attend all the sessions to enjoy the discussions we'll be having on this exciting topic.

 

FALL BRUNCH FOR WPC NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS. All visitors to WPC, and those who have recently become members of WPC, are cordially invited to brunch at the home of Lynn and Frank Saphire on Sunday, November 11th, following worship.  Please join a few church members, and staff, for fellowship, food and conversation.  Brunch will be held at 114 Hurlbutt Street, and childcare will be provided.  RSVP - Adele MacGregor at 762-9179

 

 

WILTON TOWN MEETING

Thursday, November 15

7:30 PM

Wilton High School Cafeteria

to request an extension of the Wilton Common’s option on town land for another three years

in order to secure additional project funding.

Voting will follow the presentation/discussion that evening

and continue on Saturday, November 17, 9 AM – 6 PM at Town Hall.

 

The Wilton Board of Selectmen approved/endorsed this extension at its meeting on September 17, 2007.

 

Wilton Commons is an affordable living facility (77 units for senior citizens with assisted living services available) proposed for development on 4 ˝ acres along Route 7 north of Trackside Teen Center. WPC has supported Wilton Commons since its inception with seed money ($10,000 from its Mission Development Fund) to fund a feasibility study and has pledged, from its Mission Development and Endowment Funds, a combined total of $20,000 toward construction costs of its interfaith chapel. In addition to the Pastor, WPC members Bob Garland, Frank and Judy Mabley, and Don Marquardt have served actively on its Board of Directors.

 

Please volunteer for the

SMC/WPC/WEPCO WORKDAY

 

  • Where? Right here, at our church complex
  • When? Saturday, November 17th 9 A.M. ‘til Noon
  • What? Fall cleaning; simple projects indoors and out
  • Why? Our church home needs your loving care
  • What’s in it for me? Lots of fun, fellowship… and donuts!

For details talk to: Wally Moran, Kevin Quinn, Dave Hapke, Matt Schmitt, Mac MacGregor, Chris Kelley or Sandy Muschler.

 

 

K-6; WPC KATRINA RECOVERY TEAM 6

to Gulfport, Mississippi

Wednesday, November 28 – Sunday, December 2, 2007

 

For information, call/write Linda Rost (438-7795;lander0411@yahoo.com) or Sonny Kern (834-7654; sonnykern@aol.com). Some 9 members/friends to date have expressed an interest in participating. Katrina trips have been an opportunity for fathers and sons (and why not consider mothers and daughters?) to share a unique experience together. Do come. Consider this a fulfillment of your season of Thanksgiving or an early Christmas gift of your time to others in need. Material fees, transportation, and lodging are paid by the church. Food and incidentals are paid by participants.

 

 

CALENDAR

 

Sunday                           9:00 AM         Seekers

                                    10:00 AM         Morning Worship: All Saints’ Sunday

Presentation of Bibles to 4th Grade Seekers

                                      4:30 PM          Koinonia & Katalysta

Monday                          7:30 PM          Deacons

Tuesday                        12:00 PM          Men’s Bible Study

Thursday                        7:30 AM         Morning Prayer

                                      5:00 PM          Sixers

                                      7:30 PM          Sanctuary Choir

Sunday                           9:30 AM         Building Committee Plaque Dedication

                                    10:00 AM         Morning Worship          

                                    10:15 AM         Church School/Joyful Noise

                                      5:00 PM          Safe Church Training