The Messenger - June 11, 2008
"Music Is In The Air"
Wasn't that a fabulous children's program we enjoyed in church last week? Kira Iwai served as our guide on a "safari" through several animal stories in the Bible. Along the way, we got to see some fearsome "lions" surrounding innocent young Daniel (Brianna Corallo) after mean old King Darius (Justin Norton) threw him in a den. We also saw a several "apes", "elephants", "insects" and other charming creatures from "Noah's ark." We heard Sam Mantz and Nina Salas "monkey around" with the safari crew. And we watched one cast member's "dad" (Isaiah Aly) learn to trust God not only in the forest but also in the world beyond it. Time does not allow me to mention every member of this great cast, be we certainly want to thank Lesley Sirianni for her tireless work with King's Chorus and Gospel Gang. We also need to thank Emily Anderson and the parents of her Cherubs Choir who dedicated many hours to make some adorable children's costumes for this event.
If you didn't make last
week's performance, perhaps you were able to see the "Sonlight
Singers Superb Salad Show" in MacDonald Hall on June 1. The
good news is that every seat was full. The bad new is that we had to
turn folks away! Those who did attend learned that "God is in
Control" through a number of clever skits involving TV channel
"surfers" (Peter Hynes), preachers (Kevin Wade),
"mannequins" (Natalie DeLossa and Betsy Mantz),
"warriors" (Kenneth Beck), newspaper readers
(Rhiannon Franck-Thompson and Danielle Calderon), and even a
human "bridge" (Brian Tapie). Again, time does not
allow me to mention all the cast, be we certainly want to
extend another round of thanks to Lesley Sirianni and her team
(including several adult musicians and salad chefs who
devoted many hours of time and talent for free).
If you didn't make either
performance, you still have one more chance to hear the combined
choirs of First Presbyterian Church. That's because Father's Day
(June 15) is also Music Celebration Sunday. This very special
service will feature music by all seven choirs of our church
--including the hand bells! This
music well celebrate both God's work in nature and God's grace
revealed to us in Jesus Christ. And talk about contrasts! You'll hear gospel, reggae, chants,
hymn arrangements, and
everything in between! So, bring your dad (or some other dads
you know) to celebrate with us this Sunday, June 15.
Neal
June 10 Calendar Highlights Countdown to Summer!
| Wednesday | Breakfast Club Bible Study at Carrow's | 7:00 am | Contact: Bob Erbacker | |||
| Women's Bible Study | 1:00 pm | Contact: Kim Neuenschwander | ||||
| Cherub Choir | 4:30 pm | Contact: Emily Anderson; | ||||
| Gospel Gang | 4:30 pm | Contact : Lesley Sirianni | ||||
| High School Fellowship | On Hiatus |
Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| Kings Chorus | 6:00 pm | Contact: Lesley Sirianni | ||||
| Voyagers | 7:00 pm | Contact: The Larsons | ||||
| SonLight Singers | 7:00 pm | Contact: Lesley Sirianni | ||||
| Chapel Bells | 7:00 pm | Contact: Nan Roberts | ||||
| Prayer Fellowship | 7:00 pm | Contact: Keith Headly | ||||
| Jr. High Fellowship | Off for June |
Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| After Hours | 8-9:15 pm | Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| Thursday | Chancel Choir | 7:30 pm | Contact: Allan Petker | |||
| Venturing Crew 731 | Meeting on
Sat. |
Contact: Eric V. Beck | ||||
| Friday | Tennis & Breakfast | 8:15 am | Contact: Paul Mathews or Pastor Neal | |||
| Youth Hangout | 7:30 - 9:30 pm | Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| Saturday | Venturing Crew 731 | 11:00 am |
Contact: Eric V. Beck | |||
| Sunday | Adult Sunday School | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | Contact: Paul Mathews or Shirley Gonzales | |||
| Children and Youth Sunday School | Begins During Service | Contact: Sue Headley | ||||
| Worship
|
9:30 am | Contact: Pastor Neal or Paul Purdy | ||||
| Crew
731 "Dog Gone" Hot Dog Sale |
After Service |
Contact: Eric V. Beck |
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She sends a BIG THANK YOU to First Pres. for prayers and posting her want ad.
Hot Dog! Hot Dog! Get your Hot Dog here!
When the Crew says all toppings, they mean all the usual, plus some more! Do you like yours Philly style, or maybe Chicago? No problem. They aim to satisfy that mouth watering, "gotta have it", "dog gone", Dog craving.
Only $5 will buy you a hot dog with ALL the trimmings!
The "Dog Gone" fund raiser is on Sunday, June 15, after church in the McCormick Room.
Proceeds help support BSA Venturing Crew 731 projects, equipment and continuing education.
Fantastic Cafe' To Support SonLight Singers
June 16th from 3pm to 11pm are golden hours. Fantastic Cafe' is donating 15% of their proceeds to our very own SonLight Singers.
So come on out and over eat for a good cause!
Vacation Bible School
The time for the best VBS in town is quickly approaching. August 4th - 8th is the week to reserve on your calendar for this annual event. Flyers and registration forms are available in the narthex. Invite all the children you know and even some you don't!
A VBS Teacher's meeting is called for June 22nd after coffee hour. Come join us! Ann Norton and Karen Ederer will give tips on teaching children and having fun with curriculum. See you there!
