Christ the King Sunday

SUNDAY BULLETIN

May 11, 2008 Pentecost Sunday

SUNDAY WORSHIP BULLETIN

November 22, 2009 Christ the King Sunday

Westminster Presbyterian Church extends an enthusiastic welcome, in Christ’s name, to all who would worship here or join us in fellowship. We affirm that there can be no exclusion within the body of Christ. We invite all children of God to join us as disciples of Christ and participate fully in the life of our congregation.

1502 West 13th Street · Wilmington, DE 19806 302-654-5214 · Fax: 302-654-5706 · www.wpc.org Welcome to Westminster

Whether you are worshiping at Westminster for the first time or returning for a visit, we sincerely welcome you in the name of Christ!

 Following our 9:00 a.m. worship service, we invite you to meet today’s “ambassador,” Susan McPheeters, at the back of the sanctuary. She will have a gift for you, and can share information regarding our many ministries for children, youth and adults. She can also guide you to the hospitality area to enjoy fellowship or lead you on a tour of the church.  Children are welcome in worship! Westminster’s Kids’ Notes and worship bags are available each Sunday from the ushers. Kids’ Notes, a weekly companion to Westminster’s morning worship, emphasizes listening and seeing during worship. The bags include storybooks for children of all ages, coloring paper and crayons, a children’s bulletin for those age three to six, and bookmarks for hymns and Scripture.  Worship Aids – You may obtain large print Presbyterian Hymnals and hearing devices from any usher.  Would you like to know more? Check out our website at www.wpc.org.

Today at Westminster 8:45 – Noon Child Care for Cribbery (birth – toddler)

9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Westminster Choir and organ

. After TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN, if you wish, your children may leave the Sanctuary and go to:

 Godly Care — A unique opportunity for children ages 2 – 4 to get to know God through music, crafts, prayers and stories. Classes are in the Under Six Classrooms A & B.

 Godly Play — Children in kindergarten through second grade gather in the Ruth Christie Room to learn the language of God’s people through sacred space, stories, parables and liturgical actions. You may pick up your children in Under Six Classroom C.

 Godly Kids — Worship education for children in grades 3 and 4 in Rodney Chapel. You may pick up your children in Under Six Classroom D. 10:10 a.m. Prime Time Sunday School Classes for all ages. For a listing of Adult Education classes, see page 6.

11:15 a.m. Worship with old hymns, new songs, and creative liturgy. Children are always welcome in worship, however, childcare is available in Under Six for ages 2 – Grade 2.

12:15 p.m. 180° Imago Dei Dinner Theater “Paper or Plastic,” seats are still available.

Hospitality and Fellowship The Holy Toast Café, located in Classroom 6, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Coffee, tea and fellowship are free. Breakfast foods are available for one dollar per item.

2 ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 9:00 A.M.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Living Lord, help me to live each day in such a way that I demonstrate my gratitude for the countless blessings you shower upon me. Amen.

PRELUDE Rondo Festivo Cynthia Dobrinski Reverberations Handbell Choir

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING OF THE PEACE

CALL TO WORSHIP Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into God’s presence with singing. Come with a heart of gratitude and words of praise. Give thanks to God and bless God’s holy name. Psalm 100

*HYMN NO. 559 “We Gather Together” KREMSER

PRAYER OF PRAISE Loving God, our baskets overflow with the bounty you have provided and our hearts are filled with gratitude for your good gifts. We are eager to encounter you here, to learn from you, to be changed by you, to become more fully the people you intend for us to be. Show us how to do the work you have planned for us, and encourage us to be your faithful stewards. With grateful hearts, we pray...

In silence, give thanks to God for the blessings of your life

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE The God of peace is with us always, seeking to transform our lives. May our thoughts focus on what is honorable, just and loving; and God’s grace will be abundant.

ANTHEM “Come! Come! Everybody Worship” Natalie Sleeth Sunshine Choir

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Greg Jones

3 At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Dede Johnston, Lay Liturgist

SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 17:11-19 New Testament, page 70

SERMON “Giving Thanks” Greg Jones

*HYMN NO. 554 “Let All Things Now Living” ASH GROVE

OFFERING During the offering, please sign your name and pass the red folders down each row. As folders are returned to the center aisle, note the names of fellow worshippers on your pew.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM “My Eternal King” Jane Marshall Westminster Choir

My God, I love Thee; not because I hope for heav'n thereby, Nor yet because who love Thee not Must die eternally. Thou, O my Jesus, Thou didst me Upon the cross embrace; For me didst bear the nails and spear, And manifold disgrace; Why, then why, O blessed Jesus Christ, Should I not love Thee well? Not for the hope of winning heav'n, Or of escaping hell; Not with the hope of gaining aught, Not seeking a reward; But as Thyself hast loved me, O ever-loving Lord! E'en so I love Thee, and will love, And in Thy praise will sing; Solely because Thou art my God, And my Eternal King.

LITANY OF THANKS

We give thanks to God for the countless blessings of life:

For the good earth; for the rich resources of our planet, for animals great and small, for seen and unseen splendors, We give you thanks, O God.

For basic necessities; for the abundance of food,

4 for clean water, for the blessings of shelter, We give you thanks, O God.

For loving relationships and the joy of deep bonds, for mutual forgiveness and burdens shared, for secrets kept in love, We give you thanks, O God.

For family; for living together and learning together; for family pleasures and family celebrations, We give you thanks, O God.

For children; for their energy and curiosity, for their startling frankness and contagious laughter, We give you thanks, O God.

For your Spirit, that guides our steps and brings us gifts of faith and love, for prompting us to grateful worship and challenging us to faithful service, We give you thanks and praise, Eternal God, for all your goodness to us.

LORD’S PRAYER (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors”)

*HYMN NO. 551 “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR Verse 1: All Verse 2: Women Verse 3: Men Verse 4: All

BENEDICTION

CHORAL POSTLUDE

From the first bright light of morning To the last warm glow of dusk; Every breath we take is sacred, For it is God’s gift to us. In thanksgiving, let us praise Him; In thanksgiving, let us sing Songs of praise and adoration To our gracious Lord and King.

*GOING FORTH

If you are visiting with us for the first time, we invite you to meet today’s ambassador, Susan McPheeters, following the service at the back of the sanctuary to receive a gift and information. 5 6 ADULTADULT EDUCATIONEDUCATION CLASSESCLASSES BeginningThis Morning, Today, 10:10 10:10 a.m. a.m. – 11:00– 11:00 a.m. a.m.

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7 ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 11:15 A.M.

PRELUDE Rondo Festivo Cynthia Dobrinski Reverberations Handbell Choir

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP

*SONGS “Give Thanks”

“Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR

Come, ye thankful people, come, Even so, Lord, quickly come Raise the song of harvest home: To Thy final harvest home; All is safely gathered in, Gather Thou Thy people in, Ere the winter storms begin; Free from sorrow, free from sin; God, our Maker, doth provide, There forever purified, For our wants to be supplied: In Thy presence to abide: Come to God’s own temple, come, Come, with all Thine angels, come, Raise the song of harvest home. Raise the glorious harvest home. 8 PROCESSION OF GOD’S LIGHT AND WORD Acolyte: Ryan Kielhorn As the acolyte lights the candle, we remember that Christ is the Light of the world.

PRAYER OF PRAISE Loving God, our baskets overflow with the bounty you have provided and our hearts are filled with gratitude for your good gifts. We are eager to encounter you here, to learn from you, to be changed by you, to become more fully the people you intend for us to be. Show us how to do the work you have planned for us, and encourage us to be your faithful stewards. With grateful hearts, we pray... In silence, give thanks to God for the blessings of your life

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE “In the Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful” Taizé

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Greg Jones

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Margo Reign, Lay Liturgist

SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 17:11-19 New Testament, page 70

SERMON “Giving Thanks” Greg Jones

SONG “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise”

9 OFFERING During the offering, please sign your name and pass the red folders down each row. As folders are returned to the center aisle, note the names of fellow worshippers on your pew.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

LITANY OF THANKS

We give thanks to God for the countless blessings of life:

For the good earth; for the rich resources of our planet, for animals great and small, for seen and unseen splendors,

We give you thanks, O God.

For basic necessities; for the abundance of food, for clean water, for the blessings of shelter,

For loving relationships and the joy of deep bonds, for mutual forgiveness and burdens shared, for secrets kept in love,

For family; for living together and learning together; for family pleasures and family celebrations,

For children; for their energy and curiosity, for their startling frankness and contagious laughter,

10 For your Spirit, that guides our steps and brings us gifts of faith and love, for prompting us to grateful worship and challenging us to faithful service,

We give you thanks and praise, Eternal God, for all your goodness to us.

*CLOSING SONG “From the Rising of the Sun”

*BENEDICTION

*RESPONSE “Give Thanks”

11 Give Thanks Words and Music: Henry Smith ©1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music Used with permission: CCLI #1827303 In the Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful Words and Music: Jacques Berthier ©1991 Les Presses de Taizé Used with permission: Onelicense.net #A715702 We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise Word and Music: Kirk Dearman ©1984 John T. Benson Publishing Used with permission: CCLI #1827303

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, November 22 Location

8:00 a.m. RHINO Builds New Orleans 8:00 a.m. Reverberations Bell Choir Warm Up Sanctuary 8:15 a.m. Choir Warm-up Adult Music Room 8:15 a.m. Sunshine Choir Warm Up Youth Music Room 8:30 a.m. Holy Toast Café Classroom 6 8:45 a.m. Child Care Cribbery 9:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. Godly Play Ruth Christie Room 9:00 a.m. Godly Care for Ages 2, 3 and 4 Under 6 - Classroom A 9:00 a.m. Godly Kids for Grades 3 and 4 Rodney Chapel 10:10 a.m. Prime Time for Grades 6 thru 8 Classroom 7 10:10 a.m. Workshop Rotation for Grades 1 - 5 Grace Hall 10:10 a.m. Workshop Rotation for Grades 1 - 5 Classrooms 1-4 10:10 a.m. Confirmation Class Classroom 8 10:10 a.m. Exploring Membership Rowell Conference Room 10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Westminster By Heart Meeting Room 10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Parenting Ruth Christie Room 10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Jesus and His Vision of Mission Daughtry House Conference Room 10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Art and Religion Rodney Chapel 10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Estate Planning & Planned GivingClassroom 5 10:10 a.m. Senior High Gathering Library 10:10 a.m. Under Six Sunday School Under 6 Classroom - ABCD 10:30 a.m. Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal Adult Music Room 11:15 a.m. Worship Sanctuary 12:15 p.m. Dinner Theater ~ "Paper or Plastic" Community Hall, Classroom 6 & Kitchen

12 Monday, November 23

5:30 p.m. Trustees Meeting Meeting Room 5:30 p.m. Rainbow Chorale Music Department 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting Classroom 6

Tuesday, November 24

9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting Meeting Room 10:00 a.m. Mental Health Support Group Club Room 10:30 a.m. Worship Planning Rowell Conference Room 5:30 p.m. BPI Daughtry House Conference Room 6:15 p.m. Reverberations Bell Choir Youth Music Room 7:30 p.m. Westminster Choir Rehearsal Adult Music Room

Wednesday, November 25

Thursday, November 26

9:00 a.m. Offices Closed

Friday, November 27

9:00 a.m. Offices Closed

Saturday, November 28

7:00 a.m. 180° Service Saturday Saturday Morning Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study Club Room 9:00 a.m. Yoga Rodney Chapel

THURSDAY evening Adult Education Classes

Invitation to the New Testament – led by Bob Cox Thursdays, through December 17 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Meeting Room Cost - $25 for materials

13 Developed by Disciple Bible Studies, this short-term eight week class uses in-depth study of the biblical text, weekly preparation, video mini-lectures, and small group discussion to nurture personal discipleship. Using Matthew’s Gospel as a starting point, this study examines how New Testament writers and the early Christian community wrestled with the implications of the story of Jesus for their lives and their communities of faith.

Isaiah I, II, and III Thursdays, December 3 and 17 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Rowell Conference Room

Journey into the depths of ancient prophecy. Engage the Old and New Testaments.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORSHIP NOTES

The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God from in loving memory of Charma Welch and Martin Gravely from Barbara Gravely Welch.

Sanctuary Flowers - Consider giving the sanctuary flowers for Sunday worship. Your gift of God’s natural beauty to remember or honor loved ones, or to celebrate an event, expresses praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at 302-571-6719 or [email protected].

Are you wearing a nametag? Whether you are a longtime member or new to the church, wearing a nametag provides others the opportunity to meet you, greet you by name, and for you to become more familiar with others at church. Nametags and markers are in baskets at all major entrances. Extend hospitality, kindness and friendship by wearing a nametag every Sunday.

“Westminster to Go” Audio tapes and DVD’s of recent Westminster worship services are available. Please use the sign-out sheet when you borrow them from the front desk. Printed sermons are available on the literature tables the following week and on our website at www.wpc.org.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER Please remember in your prayers:

 Those recently hospitalized: Mike Gnade, Edward Hagopian, Joan Marshall.

 Westminster’s homebound family who can no longer attend worship with us. Send a card, say a prayer, visit! This week we ask you to remember Ed Bloom, Granite Farms Estates, Cherry Blossom Lane #307A, 1343 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063, and Kneale Dockstader, 306 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, PA 19390.  Our brothers and sisters in worldwide ministry (see back page.)

14 Westminster’s Covenant Prayer Group is committed to praying weekly for specific needs of the faith community. Anyone with prayer requests may leave a confidential message on 302-654-5848, ext. 335, or fill out a prayer request card (in the pew pocket) and place it in the offering plate.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan often seem far away, and we may neglect to realize that Americans, as well as Iraqis, Afghans, and members of coalition forces, continue to die each day. As Christians, we are called to pray for the spreading of peace and justice and an end to violence. If someone in your family is serving in these wars, we ask that you let us know, so that we may include that person on our prayer list. (Contact Colleen Falasco: 302-654-5214 ext. 131, or [email protected].)

This week we pray for  Those known to the WPC Community presently serving in the Middle East: Afghanistan: Edward Maloney, Neal Moody and Daniel Reinsenberger Iraq: Ken Bachman

 The families of those from the U.S. who have died most recently: Specialist Benjamin Sherman, age 21, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, November 4 Chief Warrant Officer Earl Scott, age 24, of Jacksonville, Florida, November 8 Chief Warrant Officer Mathew Heffelfinger, age 29, of Kimberly, Idaho, November 8 Staff Sergeant Stephen Murphy, age 36, of Jaffery, New Jersey, November 9 Lance Corporal Justin Swanson, age 21, of Anaheim, California, November 10 Lance Corporal Shawn Hefner, age 22, of Hico, Texas, November 13 Specialist Christopher Coffland, age 43, of Baltimore, Maryland, November 13

Those who died at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas on November 5:

Lieutenant Colonel Juanita Warman, age 55, of Havre de Grace, Maryland Major Libardo Caraveo, age 52, of Woodbridge, Virginia Captain John P. Gaffaney, age 54, of San Diego, California Captain Russell Seager, age 41, of Racine, Wisconsin Staff Sergeant Justin Decrow, age 32, of Plymouth, Indiana Sergeant Amy Krueger, age 29, of Kiel, Wisconsin Specialist Jason Hunt, age 22, of Tillman, Oklahoma Specialist Frederick Greene, age 29, of Mountain City, Tennessee Private First Class Aaron Nemelka, age 19, of West Jordan, Utah Private First Class Michael Pearson, age 22, of Bolingbrook, Illinois Private First Class Kham Xiong, age 23, of St. Paul, Minnesota Private Francheska Velez, age 21, of Chicago, Illinois Civilian Michael G. Cahill, age 62, of Cameron, Texas

 Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whose scars may by deep and long-lasting.

NEWS TO NOTE

Due to the shortened Holiday week, the deadline for next Sunday’s bulletin announcements will be tomorrow, Monday, November 23, at 2:00 p.m. Please send announcements to [email protected]. The church office will be closed this Thursday and Friday.

Please note that Listening to the Lessons will not meet this Tuesday, November 24.

Coffee Cans - Please bring clean coffee cans (11-14 oz) to the Receptionist desk for the Cookie Walk and Christmas Boxes.

15 2010 Stewardship Update Thank you to everyone who made a 2010 pledge. The campaign goal for 2010 is $1,231,319. As of November 15th, 363 households, or approximately 75% of those that pledged last year, have pledged a total of $980,378. We’ve received 100% participation from Session and Trustees, which exemplifies our leadership’s commitment. If you haven’t pledged, we encourage you to pledge as soon as possible. You may pledge online at www.wpc.org or complete a pledge card available at the front desk or in the pew pockets. “The Lord Jesus himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35b

World AIDS Day Interfaith Service and Candlelight Vigil Next Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. we will celebrate World AIDS Day with an interfaith service and Candlelight Vigil at Westminster. Dr. Jones is preparing the liturgy for the service and the guest preacher is Episcopal Bishop The Rt. Rev. Wayne Wright. Several different denominations will participate in the service. The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware will participate and Paul Fleckenstein will be the organist for the service. We invite you to honor the memory of those who have died due to HIV, to give support to those living with the disease and to create awareness about the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

The Hockessin Interfaith Association will host a Service of Thanksgiving at Hockessin United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 24th, at 7:00 p.m. There will be an offering for Family Promise of Delaware. Area congregations will gather together for a service of Bible readings, prayer and a musical celebration for all of God’s gifts. Light refreshments will follow.

Holiday Gifts? Why Not Echo Gifts? On page 18 of this bulletin you will find a shopping list for ECHO Gifts. Echo Gifts offer an alternative that takes the guesswork out of buying gifts. No trips to the Mall, no shipping charges. Simply make your selections from the shopping list – follow instructions on page 17 and voila! While giving a meaningful gift to God's children in need, you avoided the gift-buying frenzy. 100% of your money goes to the mission you choose. Gift cards are available to present to your friends and family describing your thoughtful gift. Why not give it a try this Christmas? Shopping lists are available year-round on the literature tables or by contacting: Sara Geuder – 302-478-2210 or Martha Tatnall 302-654-8015.

SMALL GROUPS

Girl Talk, our monthly women’s reading group, meets on Sunday, December 6, at 12:15 p.m. in the Ruth Christie room. This month’s featured book is Still Alice, by Lisa Genova.

CHRISTMAS 2009 MEMORIAL POINSETTIAS

16 You are invited to place poinsettias in our Sanctuary in memory of loved ones, or in honor of someone, for services on Christmas Eve. Cost is $20 per plant. Please complete the form below, make checks payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church, and return to Susan Alexander at the front desk by Tuesday, December 15.

In Memory Of: ______Deceased Name

In Honor Of: ______

Given By: ______Donor’s Name and Telephone Number Number of Plants ______$20.00 each _____ I will pick up my poinsettia after the Christmas Eve service I attend. _____ Please deliver my poinsettia to a homebound member.

17 November Mission Emphasis: “Homelessness”

Family Promise Ministry to Homeless Families Homeless families living in our church? How will that work? Thirteen New Castle County congregations will serve as hosts for homeless families for one-week periods four times each year. Families will arrive on Sunday evenings, spending each night at the church in designated areas until the following Sunday morning. After breakfast each day, they will proceed to the Family Promise Center at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church for counseling, daycare, and other assistance to help them reach their particular goals. They will return each evening for dinner and evening fellowship offered by volunteers from our congregation. See the upcoming issue of The Chimes for more information.

Code Purple For the last two years, when the wind chill temperature was expected to fall below 15 degrees, Westminster Presbyterian, Sts. Andrew & Matthew Episcopal (SsAM) and Friendship House have joined together to provide emergency sanctuary for our homeless brothers and sisters. On these nights, our volunteers rally to prepare and serve warm soup, sandwiches and hot coffee at SsAM, 720 N. Orange Street. This emergency sanctuary operates from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. See the upcoming issue of The Chimes for more information. Contact Beth Bowersock 302-530-5150 with any questions.

Christmas Boxes: How can you help?

 Donate Food Help fill the Christmas Boxes with food. Please contribute one or more of the item that matches the letter of your last name:  A through D – canned fruit cocktail  E through I – canned yams  J through P – canned corn or green beans  Q through T – cranberry sauce  U through Z – stuffing

Drop your food donations into the wrapped Christmas Boxes by Sunday, December 13th. This year, more than ever, food is a vital part of our Christmas Boxes tradition. Be generous.  Take a Star The Christmas trees are up and loaded with stars! Here’s what we hope you will do:  Take a star from the tree.  For gift ideas, pick-up one of the brochures from the poster next to the tree.  Buy and wrap your gift – taping the star to the outside of package. Please keep the cost of your gift under $20.00 (see brochure for details).  Bring the gift to church by Sunday, December 13.

Imagine how good you’ll feel and how happy a child or adult will be on Christmas Day – thanks to you!

18 19 20 Peace on Earth

An Advent Workshop for All Ages In Community Hall Next Sunday, November 29th 10:10 – 11:00 a.m. (Regular Sunday school classes will not meet. Childcare will be available in the Cribbery only.)

Preparing our Hearts and Homes for the Prince of Peace

An alternative, intergenerational event for creating a more CHRIST-centered, PEACE-filled holiday.

 Create a Peace Pole for your family to display this Advent Season. Activity inspired by the international Peace Pole Project. www.peacepoleproject.org  Make cards with messages of peace for the Christmas baskets  Create your own crèche  Choose alternative Echo Gifts  Sing old and new Advent hymns and songs of peace.  Purchase handcrafts and food products from SERV International

21 A nonprofit alternative trade organization that promotes social and economic justice for people in developing regions of the world by marketing their products in a just and direct manner.

22 PASTORAL STAFF Gregory K. Jones, Head of Staff Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate Pastor

PASTORAL CARE ASSISTANT: Jill Getty

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: Debbie Brown

CHURCH EDUCATOR: Susan Moseley

MUSIC STAFF Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells Sandie Reinicker, Director of Sunshine Choir Section Leader/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Ruth Bailis, Justin Gonzalez, Brian Carter

YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM Susan Moseley and Mary Beth Davis

SUPPORT STAFF Susan Alexander, Receptionist Colleen Falasco, Operations Assistant Jerry Hunter, Financial Assistant Suzie Hurlock, Administrative Secretary Nicole Hughes, Director of Communication and Database Management Jerry Reed, Facilities Manager Sextons: Roger W. Atkins, Robert King, Kevin Krick, Joan Truitt

EDITOR OF WEEKLY WORD AND CHIMES: Nikki Thorn

WORLDWIDE MINISTRY Malawi – Sue Makin, M.D. Guatemala – Roger and Gloria Mariott, Dennis and Maribel Smith, Karla Koll and the Mam Presbytery Congo – Timothee Kalonji Matadi, Cecilé de Sweemer, MD, Pastor Jean-Marc Katujudi Nkuna and Members of the Kamulumba-Ditalala Parish Kenya-Rev. Dr. Lyle and Terry Dykstra, PCUSA Mission Volunteers

SESSION Liz Bacon, Meg Burich, Martha Carper, Jim Carter, Clark Collins, Charlie Depfer, Mark Gerstenschlager, Ross Getty, Shelley Gnade, Dick Haden, Denison Hatch, Mary-beth Howard, Fred Iobst, Barbara Jobe, Don Kuespert, Sue Linderman, Bunny Michener, Jan Patrick, Bruce Petrovick, Margo Reign, Jerry Spilecki, Alex Sprague, Kathryn van Amerongen, Frank Waldburger

BOARD OF DEACONS Ken Barnaby, Beth Bowersock, Kim Carrick, Jack Coleman, Peggy Carroll, Ginnie Chagnon, Craig Checkel, Bob Cox, Eadie Churchill, Tammy Daley, Kris DeMesse, Cathy Edge, Eric Etshman, Barbara Fedeler, Todd Gray, Carol Noggle Harris, Carol Hopkins, Carla Krupanski, Ralph Lewis, David Mathe, Carolyn McKeown, Carol Mosher, Ruth Nace, Donna Nelson, Polly Pyle-Carter, Teri Richmond, Patti Ridout, Robin Rosser, Ann Shadduck, Ellen Slade, Cora Sparling, Mike Sprague, Melissa Stabler, Judy Stoffer, Julia Stone, Sally Thomas

DEACON TEAM OF THE MONTH David Mathe, Kim Carrick, Melissa Stabler, Ralph Lewis, Sally Thomas

TRUSTEES Bob Chagnon, Don Furry, Sara Geuder, John Johnston, George Krupanski, Bob McKeown, Bill Nace, John Richmond, Christine Schiltz, Stan Stevenson, Philip Timon, Helen Walker 23