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WILTON PRESBYTERIAN

November 11, 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 next Sunday, November 18, 9:30 AM in the Quiet/Meditation Room.

 

GOD’S PEOPLE HERE.  We extend our Christian sympathy to Hank Watkins at the death of his mother, Barbara Watkins. She died of cancer at home on November 1 and is survived by her husband, Norman, sister Gloria, three children and five grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for November 17 in La Jolla, CA…Our prayers are with Ethel Hutchinson, mother of Barbara Hartman and grandmother of Tracy Darmofal, who is in the second stages of Alzheimer’s. Since a fall last Tuesday, October 30 that resulted in a broken hip, she has been a patient fighting pneumonia at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia…We hold close in prayer Gary Wilburn, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, New Canaan, and his wife, Bev, as they prepare to return to San Diego, California in late December to be with their son, Sean, and daughters, Grace and Cameron. Gary has been diagnosed with SMA (spinal muscular atrophy), a form of progressive muscular atrophy that compromises both breathing and speech. His last Sunday at New Canaan Church will be Sunday, December 23.

 

MANNA HOUSE: The second Tuesday of each month, volunteers from WPC help serve a meal to hungry and homeless people in South Norwalk. Set-up and preparation begins at 11:30 AM and the meal is served at 1:00 PM. We also need people to donate food as well as help prepare the meals in the WPC kitchen that will be taken to Manna House. If you would be willing to help in any way, please call Mary Marquardt at 544-8622 or Nancy Hayes at 761-9818. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated!

 

2008 STEWARDSHIP UPDATE  Mary Evans is on vacation through today. The next 2007 Financial Update and 2008 Stewardship Update will be printed in The Presbyterian next week. 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.

 

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 today immediately 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.

 

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 ½ 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.

 

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.

 

MORE HELP NEEDED! WPC members and friends (some senior high youth!) will leave on 11/29 for another mission trip to Mississippi. Each of them may carry an extra suitcase. Please help fill this extra luggage with;

Gently used winter clothing (adult sizes) Sweatshirts? Flannel shirts? Jeans?

Christmas gifts for all ages (unwrapped please)

Think portable and packable! Drop these items in the WEPCO/Church School office any time.

 

JOINT ADULT EDUCATION, Sunday Mornings at 9:  "Jesus: Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary" by Marcus Borg continues November 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.

 

IT’S CHOIR-PLUS TIME. Yes, time once again for WPC’s annual Advent Music Sunday – often lovingly referred to as BAAAMS – (Big Al’s Awesome Advent Music Sunday). This year this special music service is scheduled for December 16th. The Sanctuary Choir, augmented by many of you who can’t commit to choir on a fulltime basis, take over and the music becomes the sermon for the day. If you would like to join in and be part of this year’s Choir Plus, please contact Al Galletly. You will need to attend at least two (preferably three or four) Thursday evening rehearsals … plus a special rehearsal on Saturday morning, December 15th. We’ll be singing some wonderful music, with the major work being John Rutter’s “Gloria” … a fabulous piece of Christmas celebration music. We’ll end up with Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. So please join us. Fill the choir risers for BAAAMS … and fill the rafters with joyous singing.

 

Please volunteer for the

SMC/WPC/WEPCO WORKDAY

 

  • Where? Right here, at our church complex
  • When? Next 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

 

We have 10 people committed to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in November and several others seriously considering it; 4 of these 10 are youth.  This is an experience you will never forget.  It is what Jesus meant by "feed my flock". You can make a difference.  The dates are November 28 to December 2.  Call or E-mail Sonny Kern at 834-7654 / sonnykern@aol.com.  If unable to go yourself, please consider sending a contribution to sponsor a team member.  Airfare cost is $300.  Frequent Flyer miles are just as valuable as your monetary contribution.

 

 

 

 

CALENDAR

 

Sunday                           9:30 AM         Building Committee Plaque Dedication

                                    10:00 AM         Morning Worship          

                                    10:15 AM         Church School/Joyful Noise

                                    11:00 AM         Newcomers Brunch at the home of Lynn & Frank Saphire

                                      5:00 PM          Safe Church Training

Monday                        10:00 AM         Staff

Tuesday                        12:00 PM          Men’s Bible Study

                                      7:30 PM          Endowment Committee

Wednesday                     4:30 PM          Confirmation Class

                                      6:00 PM          7th/8th Grade Fellowship

Thursday                        7:30 AM         Morning Prayer

                                    12:00 PM          Wilton Clergy Association

                                      7:30 PM          Sanctuary Choir

                                      7:30 PM          Wilton Town Meeting: Wilton Commons, WHS Cafeteria

Saturday                         8:30 AM         WEPCO Workday

                                      9:30 AM         Presbytery Meeting at Noroton Presbyterian Church

Sunday                           9:30 AM         Called Meeting of Session top receive new members

                                    10:00 AM         Morning Worship/Children’s Sermon

                                      3:00 PM          Washington DC Orientation

                                      4:30 PM          Koinonia & Katalysta