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WILTON PRESBYTERIAN

April 13, 2008

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

 

Please turn off all cell phones and pagers when entering the sanctuary

 

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, Mike Jenkins, the Pastor or call the church office (762-5514). The next regularly scheduled Session meeting to receive new members will be Sunday, April 27,  9:30 AM in the Quiet/Meditation Room.

 

GOD’S PEOPLE HERE: Karen Lourd is recuperating slowly, but surely at home from foot surgery at Norwalk  Hospital on Friday, March 21…Hilary Rost, daughter of Linda Rost, is undergoing physical therapy for injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Boston…Linda Rost has been working at the Beth-El Medical Clinic in Gulfport, Mississippi this week….We continue to hold close in prayer Jon Ottens’ mother, Lynn, a resident at Waveny Care Center, New Canaan, who continues life with lung cancer.

 

STAFF NOTES:  Office Manager, Susie Gross, will be out of the office tomorrow, Monday, April 14…Choir Director, Al Galletly, is on vacation and will return to the office on Wednesday, April 16…We thank Glenn Shattuck for accompanying the congregation this morning on the piano…The Pastor will be away this Thursday, April 17, attending a Presbytery Board of Trustees’ meeting in Old Saybrook.

 

A GIRLFRIEND’S GUIDE TO THE BIBLE

 

This Bible study, for women interested in nourishing themselves and their faith, continues Friday, April 25, 10:00 AM (Lounge) or Sunday, April 27, 11:30 AM (Upper Core). The theme of these sessions is Care-fullness-Going to the Back of the Boat: Caring for others while we care for ourselves.  The remaining sessions: (5/2 or 5/4: Mindfulness-Reading and hearing God’s Word through the meditative practice of Lectio Divina). If you have any questions, call or email Chris Delmar (762-8722; delmar@optonline.net)

 

ADULT EDUCATION SPRING PROGRAM: Sunday Mornings at 9 AM in the Conference Library:  "The Language of God" By Francis S. Collins, April 27, May 4, 11. Dr. Collins, one of the world’s leading geneticists and head of the International Human Genome Project, describes his own journey from atheism to belief as he unraveled some of the mysteries of human life. The book is available on Amazon and at Border's.  Please join us even if you are only able to attend one or two sessions and don't get a chance to open the book.

 

A SPIRITUAL RETREAT:

Friday, April 25, 7:30 – 9:00 PM and Saturday, April 26, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Theme: “This I Believe” A time to reflect upon, talk together, and celebrate our personal Christian beliefs.

led by David Graybill

at First Presbyterian Church, New Canaan.

Open to 12 people. Cost: $5.00.

 

Of a similar retreat in January, some participants have written:

“The most important elements for me were the moments of stillness and meditation. I also loved dipping into the Bible and remembering the people who influenced me.”

“I loved the calmness and reflective nature of the retreat. It is especially good to have it in a ‘neutral’ church.”

“I loved the intimacy and spirituality of sharing our beliefs.”

“Getting to know new people from the church community.”

For information or to register, call the church office (762-5514) or email wpchurch@snet.net. Deadline for registration: Monday, April 21.

 

 

 

PARENTS OF 2ND GRADERS:  Second grade Sacrament Education Class will begin on Sunday, May 11, at 9:00am.  This class is not part of the Church School program.  It is offered once a year to Wilton Presbyterian second graders to help them learn more about the Presbyterian sacraments of Baptism and The Lord’s Supper.  The class culminates in a special worship service where our 2nd graders help prepare and serve communion to the congregation.  This year, the class will be held on Sundays, May 11, May 18 and June 1, from 9:00am to 9:45am.  On Sunday, June 1, at 10:00am, the class will help Elders prepare and serve communion to our church family.  If you would like to register your child for this special opportunity, please contact Youth & Children’s Activities Director, Jane Field, at 762-5514 or janefield@snet.net.  

 

CALENDAR

 

Sunday                         10:00 AM         Morning Worship

Tuesday                        12:00 PM          Men’s Bible Study

Thursday                        7:30 AM         Morning Prayer

                                      7:30 PM          Sanctuary Choir

Sunday                         10:00 AM         Morning Worship/Joyful Noise

                                    11:30 AM         Personnel Committee

 

 
2008 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

            2008 Budget Approved:                                     $398,905

            Pledges Received To Date:                                $139,060          

            Received Last Week:                                        $  24,780

            Required Weekly:                                              $    6,663

 

 

UPCOMING

 

 

A SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: Sundays, 9:00 – 9:45 AM, Sundays, May 11, 18, and 30; June 1 and 8. Theme: “Lord, Teach Us To Pray: Spirituality and the Lord’s Prayer.” Led by The Pastor.

 

MATE MISSION TRIP

Saturday, June 21 – Thursday/Friday, June 26/27, 2008

Farmington, Maine

Save the Date

 

Beginning in the summer of 1982—and each summer thereafter—a group of Wilton Presbyterians and friends have spent a week in and around Farmington, Maine helping to improve the living conditions of people living there by rehabilitating their homes. This is done through the ministry of Mission At The Eastward (M.A.T.E.). WPC will be sponsoring its 27th M.A.T.E. trip in 2007 during the week of June 21 through June 27. Carpentry skills are NOT a requirement to participate. Mark your calendars for this mission trip. Sarah and Mark Carta are the co-leaders. For more information please contact Sarah at seacarta@loyola.edu.

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