The Chimes. April 2015

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1 Volume 19 No. 4 The Chimes Tel: Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. April 2015 Eden UCC has been an Open and Affirming Church since We believe that all people are children of God; that persons of all ages, races, and sexual orientations are part of our increasingly diverse culture; and we welcome all persons into the full life and ministry of this church. Church Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed Visit our church website: Like us on Facebook: Eden United Church of Christ Follow us on WOMEN AND PURSE STRINGS: THE PERFECT MARRIAGE AT EDEN CHURCH Last month we learned about the men in Eden s history who saved the church budget by performing volunteer repairs and maintenance. But who paid for the things only money can buy? For the majority of Eden s 150 years the women members raised, borrowed, budgeted and spent much of the cash needed to run both the most fundamental aspects of our church s fiscal needs and some of its extravagances. Eden s archives reveal careful accounting by the various women s organizations over the years. On April 27, 1886 the Ladies Union Society was formed at Eden in part to raise money to furnish the new kitchen, Sunday School rooms and social hall of 1887, and to pay for some of its ongoing expenses. Dues for members was 10 cents/month (and remained there until at least 1949!). In the first few years of the Ladies Union they paid for the painting and cleaning of the building, for a kitchen range and table, carpet, curtains, oil lamps, books, printing of written material, repairs and for the janitor s salary ($10). There were months when a nurse was listed in the expenditures, duties unknown. The Ladies raised money by, among other activities, hosting a musical concert in July 1887, a basket social the next year and numerous bazaars and food sales. Auctioning the basket dinners alone raised more than enough to buy the kitchen range. Starting in 1889, the Ladies regularly paid the electric bill of $4.55/month. Interestingly, the electric bill went down to $4.00/mo in 1897, and down again to $1.00/mo in During the 1890s the Ladies Union Society budget was in the hundreds of dollars and in addition to hosting socials to celebrate St. Valentine s Day, strawberries and ice cream, and Japanese Tea, they raised money via Soap Bubble Socials where participants bought bowls of soap solution and pipes and made their own fun. Proceeds went toward windows, materials for comforters and aprons, roof repair and the Pastor s salary for December 1907: $100. Expenses faced by our forbearers during this period: shingles for the horse shed ($5.65), coal and kindling ($11/mo) and a sunbonnet (20 cents). The only reference associated with the April 1906 earthquake was $1.00 paid to a man to remove a brick from the roof. (continued on p. 2) Welcome to Eden! Eden is a diverse and growing church. At Eden, people of all ages and backgrounds join together to grow spiritually, do good in the world, and develop healing and nurturing relationships. At our church, you will not be told what to believe. We feel that the way we treat one another is more important than holding uniform beliefs. And, while the Bible is important to our faith, it is not the last word. We believe that God is Still Speaking through science, nature, personal experience, other faith traditions and more. On Sunday mornings, our church services and kids programs are open, friendly and innovative. Every week at Eden, you ll find all kinds of activities retreats, yoga classes, service projects, music programs, labyrinth walks, study groups to nurture mind, body, and spirit. At Eden, we are on a journey together to understand and live God s truth for our lives. Come and join us on the journey. Check out our website. Give us a call. Come by and see us. We look forward to welcoming you!

2 The Chimes Volume 19 No. 4 Page 2 (Continued from page 1) By the 1930s and 40s the name had changed to Ladies Aid and, despite the Depression, the women s group not only continued to raise enough money to pay plumbing bills, outfit the parsonage with a gas range, bathtub, tile, linoleum, lawnmower, water heater and more, but to support the Foreign Mission Board and make sure new brides had wedding gifts. In 1934 the new pastor s wife, Mrs. Matthews, was surprised with a jam and jelly shower while the local Zambusky Furniture Co. was successfully petitioned to lower their bill for the parsonage furnishings. Fundraising activities expanded to include rummage sales, a Useful Article Booth, Dime-a-Dip Dinners, the famous Duck Dinners (tentatively scheduled each year pending duck availability), entertaining and educational lectures, magazine subscriptions, coupons and Easter egg hunts. On February 3, 1937 Eden s women modestly noted sending money for flood relief, not needing to name the horrific Ohio River flood of that year. Likewise, they funded British War Relief in 1941, while buying new hymnals at home, supplying hearing aids for Sunday services and sponsoring children s camperships. The Ladies Aid petitioned the Motion Picture Council to bring a higher quality of children s matinees to Hayward, and produced a Procession of Brides and Period Models Pageant fundraiser. In the 1950s, 60s and 70s the women s organization at Eden became Women s Fellowship and included smaller Circles of members of different ages and interests, e.g., the Ruth Circle of young mothers who shared advice, common concerns and good company. Women s Fellowship continued to collect dues and raise money selling fruitcakes, mincemeat, stationery, international handicrafts, flower bulbs, holding silent auctions and staging wedding receptions. They also continued to fund outside charities, including the International Christian University in Tokyo, the Salvation Army, Church World Service, P.S.R., Fairmont Hospital, and in 1968 sponsored a special project to assemble layettes for South Vietnam (goal: 50/mo). For Eden s campus, Women s Fellowship and Circles funded new carpets, trees and shrubs, childcare, books and more. Current members may recall programs held in the church including films, speakers, and discussions of current issues, e.g., a campus ministry, election issues, conditions in Juvenile Hall. The Ruth Circle sponsored the youth group on a trip to work with migrant farm workers in Thornton. A combination of women s integration into leadership positions in the church, women s increased working outside the home and different methods of church funding caused the decline of the specifically women s church organizations. But throughout Eden s rich history the women members were vital to our fiscal health and financial outreach through industry, creativity, cooperation, selflessness and a sense of responsibility and fun. Ask our seasoned women members about their memories of the Circles and Women s Fellowship. Ready for some fun? Join the 150th Anniversary Committee in a celebration of 100 Years of Fashion, a vintage fashion show with live models, historical commentary and lunch on April 11. Details are in a separate announcement in this issue. The 150th Anniversary Committee Community Passover Seder Eden Church members and friends are invited to join Congregation Shir Ami for their annual Community Passover Seder. The Seder service consists of a special kosherstyle meal and the retelling of the Jewish people s liberation from slavery and their redemption. The Community Passover Seder will be held in Oliver Hall on Saturday, Apr 4, beginning promptly at 4:30 pm. This service, songs and music will be led by Rabbinic intern Benj Fried. A vegetarian meal option is available. Please indicate this request on your RSVP. Cost: Adult, $35; Children 12 and under, $10. No charge for active duty military personnel. Extra donations to defray costs are appreciated. RSVP by Friday, Mar 27. Seating is limited. Advanced reservations are required. No money will be taken at the door. Mail checks made payable to: Congregation Shir Ami, Attn: Community Seder, 4529 Malabar Ave., Castro Valley, CA Questions about the event can be ed to events@congshirami.org, or you can contact Shir Ami President Harriet Skelly at (510) Chimes is a monthly publication of Eden United Church of Christ. Proposed submissions should be sent to krista@ edenucc.com, or mailed or delivered to the church by the third Sunday of each month. We reserve the right to edit all materials submitted. Publisher: the Rev. Dr. Arlene K. Nehring, Senior Minister. Chimes Staff: Tatiana Siegenthaler, Executive Assistant; the Rev. Yolanda Moreno, Minister for Education, Spiritual Life, and Stewardship; Michael Morales, Music Director; Corina Vasaure, Compañeras & ESLO Coordinator; and Krista Coburn, Administrative & Facilities Coordinator. Why a Strategic Alliance All over the country, community-based organizations that combat homelessness are striving to get more bang for the buck. We in the Bay Area face an especially dramatic escalation in housing costs. The times call for innovation and creativity. The good news is that difficult situations inspire ingenious solutions. How can we accomplish more with less? Our answer is to consolidate the operations of two organizations with complementary missions. After months of exploration and discussion, the Boards of FESCO and Abode Services propose forming an alliance between their agencies to gain leverage. By joining forces, both organizations gain in at least three ways: 1. We improve management efficiency by enhancing our ability to achieve economies of scale, reduce overhead costs, maintain a reserve, and manage risk. 2. As a regional organization, we gain visibility and credibility for fund raising, for applying for grants, for development applications, and for speaking out on preventing the causes of homelessness. 3. We aggregate the skills that enable us to implement a new model for ending homelessness: affordable, well-managed housing combined with supportive services. The heart of the matter for all of us is providing a stronger, more effective way for people at risk to get a new start. Want to know more? Contact your FESCO Board representative (Pam Reuling, , Reuling2@sbcglobal.ne), or you can contact FESCO s Executive Director, Gay McDaniel, at gmcdaniel@fescofamilyshelter.org or , ext 107. Take a Lookilu and See What s New!

3 The Chimes Volume 19 No. 4 Page 3 Laura and Lilian Welcome Full House Everyone Cleans Up Eden Church Hosts Immigration Forum Monday, Feb 23, Eden Church hosted another immigration forum with Centro Legal de La Raza. Attorneys from the Centro Legal staff provided an update on changes in state and federal law effecting first-generation families, and met privately for initial consultations with community members regarding personal and family cases. The event was attended by over 100 members and friends from the Cherryland area. Compañeras Parent Volunteers prepared a supper for the community. Eden Church provided groceries, event space, and staff support. Two of Eden s new members, Laura and Lilian helped welcome participants, and helped with Spanish-English translation. For more information about free legal clinics and referrals to Bay Area legal aid organizations, see Corina Vasaure, Tatiana Siegenthaler, or Pastor Arlene. Holy Week & Easter Services The season of Lent culminates with Holy Week, beginning on Palm Sunday, leading up to the most sacred of celebrations in the Christian faith the festival of Easter. A summary of services, including times and locations, follows: Mar 29, Palm Sunday, 10-11:15 am, Sanctuary, Sacrament of Baptism, Reception of New Members, and Palm procession Apr 2, Maundy Thursday, 7-8 pm, Pioneer Chapel, Holy Communion and Tenebrae Service, featuring special music by the Eden Church Choir Apr 3, Good Friday, 6-7 pm, Courtyard, Guided Labyrinth Walk Apr 5, Easter Sunday, 10-11:15 am, Sanctuary; 11:30 am 12 noon, Easter Egg Hunt, Campus Childcare is provided for the Maundy Thursday service for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Come as you are to any and all of our observances, and invite your friends and family to accompany you! Bible Study of Ruth & Esther Would you like to learn more about the amazing Ruth and Esther in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)? Join the Winter/Spring 2015 Bible Study. Meetings will be held in private homes on Monday evenings (Mar 30, Apr 13, and Apr 27) beginning at 7 pm. Please contact Dianne Dorn: ddorn7048@gmail.com or Keith Smith: keithsmith63@gmail.com for information about meeting locations, driving directions, and/or to join a carpool. See you there! Comida para Cherryland Celebrates 3rd Anniversary Comida para Cherryland, Eden s just-in-time food pantry, celebrates its third anniversary on Apr 22. Members and friends of the congregation who volunteer at the Comida will be recognized and thanked during morning worship on Sunday, Apr 19. Together we now serve over 200 families per month, 90% of whom live in Cherryland. The Comida operates on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 1:30 4:30 pm or until the food is gone. Our next Comida days in April will be held on Wednesday, Apr 8 and 22. To volunteer at the Comida, see Corina Vasaure. 100 Years of Fashion Show & Luncheon What better way to welcome spring than a fun fashion show featuring live models wearing vintage garments covering the last 100 years of style! Join our celebration of Eden s 150th anniversary with a delicious luncheon in Oliver Hall, followed by a fashion show with historical commentary. Relax, meet your friends (and make new ones!), and enjoy a fun show. The date is Saturday, Apr 11, beginning at 12 noon. Tickets will be a sell-out! Tickets are $15 and are now on sale. Ballpark Sunday and Campership Fundraiser Wear your favorite team colors and enjoy a traditional baseball lunch of hotdogs with a variety of toppings, plus chips and salad, on Sunday, Apr 12, immediately following worship. The Stewardship Committee is hosting the event to raise money for the Camp Scholarship Fund. The youth of the church will be on hand to cheerfully serve you and graciously accept your generous donations. Please see Dianne Dorn: ddorn7048@gmail.com, Keith Smith: keithsmith63@gmail.com, or the Rev. Yolanda Moreno: yolanda@edenucc.com for more information. Yoga for Lunch Yoga classes are held on Wednesdays, beginning at 11:45 am in the Fireside Room. Join Yogi Amanda Sharpe and Eden members and friends. Annual Easter Egg Hunt On Apr 5, Easter Sunday, Eden will once again be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for the children infants through 6th Grade. Immediately following the Easter Sunday Worship, all the children are invited to meet Pastor Yolanda and her helpers in the Fireside Room. Children do not need to bring their own baskets, as the church will be gifting each child with a cute Easter Bunny bag. Please contact the Rev. Yolanda Moreno: yolanda@ edenucc.com for more information.

4 The Chimes Volume 19 No. 4 Page 4 Interfaith Worship Team Interfaith Worship Team The Spirit-in-Action Worship Service this year will be held Jun 14, and celebrate Eden s interfaith partnership with Congregation Shir Ami in Castro Valley. Join the team, make new friends, and learn more about Christian and Jewish liturgies. Our next gathering for lunch, fellowship, and conversation will be held Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 am 1:30 pm, at the synagogue, 4529 Malabar Ave, Castro Valley, which is near the intersection of Redwood Road and Seven Hills Road. Please contact Bob Turner turners33@comcast.net or Daniella Prym fijiladyd@gmail.com for more information or to let us know you ll be joining us by Mar 15 so our hosts can plan accordingly for lunch. Show Eden Pride at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade The month of May brings the Rowell Ranch Rodeo to the East Bay! Join members from Eden Church in a fun morning of walking (or driving in the Pastor s truck) in the parade or come watch the parade and cheer for Eden! Bring your friends, neighbors and family. Help us get the word out about how cool Eden United Church of Christ is. There isn t any other church in Castro Valley like us, so let s introduce Eden UCC to the community. The Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade will happen Saturday, May 9, from 9:30-11:30 am. For more information, please contact Athena Malloy athena.malloy@yahoo.com, Rob Parrish cpa.parrish@gmail.com or Corina Vasaure corina@edenucc.com. Single Women s Group The Single Women s Group meets on the first Friday of every month at 11:45 am. They meet again on Apr 3. Please sign up in the Church Office. For more information, please contact Marilyn Sundberg. Liberating Religious Liberty: Symposium Addressing the Use of Religious Liberty as the Right to Discriminate Are you concerned about the ways in which the concept of religious liberty is being used in this country to further discrimination? Would you like to engage people of faith in standing up and speaking out in favor of LGBTQ rights? Then please join us for this symposium at Pacific School of Religion. Apr 16, 2015, 6 8 pm, Boswell Lecture w/ Kate Kendel, Esq Apr 17, 2015, 8 am 6 pm, Full-Day Symposium on Religious Liberty Register At: religious-liberty.eventbrite.com Speakers include: Kate Kendell, Esq, Executive Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights Randall Miller, PhD, Assistant Professor of United Methodist Studies, Ethics and Leadership, Pacific School of Religion Tat-siong Benny Liew, PhD, Professor in New Testament Studies, College of the Holy Cross Rosemary P. Carbine, PhD, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Whittier College The symposium will begin on Thursday, Apr 16, when Kate Kendell delivers the annual John E. Boswell lecture. On Friday, Apr 17, four religious scholars will speak from their areas of expertise, addressing the question of religious liberty in 21st century America. In addition, there will be opportunities for attendees to express their views, explore the topic, and provide input into effective messages in favor of an expansive view of religious liberty. During the symposium, we will Work to develop an accurate and theologically based positive statement of what religious liberty is and how it should be used, including the case for why religious liberty should not be used as a license to discriminate Consider how the concept of religious liberty can be used to further religious pluralism in the 21st century United States, including diversity of belief within religions, particularly Christianity; Identify religious leaders, including scholars, able to speak publicly to counter right-wing distortions of religious liberty For more information, please contact the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry, Cherryland Elementary School Mobile Food Pantry The school year has about 10 weeks remaining, and so has the Cherryland Elementary Mobile Food Pantry! The mobile food pantry is helping us better address our community s need for more access to fresh and healthy foods. Volunteers are needed Friday, Apr 24, 2:30-4 pm, to distribute food to Cherryland School families. Volunteers need to wear closed-toed shoes, bring a hat, and be able to physically work in an outdoor environment. Please speak with Corina Vasaure to get involved. Young Adults Group The Young Adults Group has so far frequented an ice creamery, a bowling alley, and shared in a pot luck supper. Plans for our next meet up are still in development. All young adults seeking to connect with others, share faith experiences, and delve into deep dialogue are invited to attend. For more information please contact Marilyn Wheatley-Powers mwtley@gmail.com. Reminders Copies of Eden s Sunday sermons are available in the Church office or online (in PDF and MP3 versions) at Eden Church and Eden Area Foundation bylaws, policies, agendas, minutes, reports, rosters, and schedules are posted on the church website at: leadership. Like us on Facebook Eden United Church of Christ now has 783 likes and Cherryland now has 129 likes on Facebook!. Follow us on now has 450 followers! Yoga at Eden is held every Wednesday at noon in the Fireside Room. The Labyrinth is open Mon-Sat, 9 a.m. 5 p.m., and Sunday mornings. Safe Congregation locations where children and youth may be after worship: Oliver Hall, Courtyard, and the Tot Lot (with adult supervision).

5 The Chimes Volume 19 No. 4 Page 5 Mark Your Calendars Mar 26 & 27 Castro Valley High School: Days of Diversity Mar 27 Cherryland School Mobile Food Pantry Mar 29 Palm Sunday Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Communion & Tenebrae Service Apr 3 Good Friday Labyrinth Walk Apr 5 Easter Sunday Apr 8 & 22 Comida para Cherryland Apr th Anniversary Fashion Show Apr 12 Ball Park Sunday Fundraiser for Campership/Stewardship Apr 19 Comida para Cherryland Anniversary Volunteer Recognition Apr 22 Comida para Cherryland Food Pantry 3rd Anniversary Celebration Apr 24 Cherryland School Mobile Food Pantry Apr 26 New Member Lunch May 2 FESCO Shelter Shuffle May 9 E-Vent, Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade, All Church Event May 10 Festival of the Christian Home & Youth Sunday May 24 Pentecost Sunday May 29 Cherryland School Mobile Food Pantry May 31 Stuber-Gaven Member Sponsored Event Jun 6 Gay Prom Hayward Jun 7 Bravo! Sunday Jun 10 & 24 Comida para Cherryland Jun NCNC Annual Gathering, Sonoma Jun Cazadero Adult Spiritual Retreat Jun 14 Interfaith Worship at Eden with Congregation Shir Ami Jun General Synod of the UCC, Cleveland, OH Jul Cazadero You & Me Camp Jul 11 Castro Valley Pride Jul Cazadero Sr. High Camp July 19 Anniversary of Open & Affirming Church, Service & Celebration Jul Cazadero Junior Camp Cazadero Counselor in Training Camp Jul Tamarack Junior & Jr. High Camp Jul 26-Aug 1 Cazadero Jr. High Camp Tamarack Sr. High Camp Comida Budget Update Thank you to all who have responded with contributions in support of Comida para Cherryland. Based on current needs, we anticipate having enough money to fund the food pantry through Sep Currently we serve an average of 200 families per month. Every dollar contributed goes directly to the purchase of food. The direct costs of the Comida are solely supported by donations from members and friends (not the church s annual budget). A contribution of $4.50 buys one bag for a family of 4-7 and includes one bag of beans, a can of peanut butter, a can of tuna, a can of tomato product, oatmeal, fresh fruit and vegetables, and a bag of chicken legs. Contributions may be made using pew envelopes or by mailing contributions to the church. Please make checks payable to Eden United Church of Christ and note Comida on the envelope or check. For information about the budget, see Scott Swanson. To discuss a financial contribution to the Comida, see Michael Stuber. Flowers for Worship One way to remember or honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion is by providing flowers for Sunday worship. The 2015 Flower Calendar is posted on the wall of the Church Office in the copier room. Several Sundays are currently open for flower dedications. Stop by the copier room after worship to check out options, and sign yourself up for an occasion that is a match for your special occasion. Flowers can be provided through a number of means: (1) cut or purchase flowers and arrange them at home or church and place them on the communion table; (2) make arrangements with Eden s Flower Coordinator Mary Graw to provide flowers and she or one of our talented members will arrange them for you; or (3) order flowers from your favorite florist and have them delivered to the church on the Saturday prior to worship. Bulletin dedications should be submitted to the Church Office by 12 noon on the Wednesday prior to your special Sunday. For more information, please contact Mary Graw at Seekers The Seekers book discussion group meets on Wednesdays at 10 am in the Community Room of Eden UCC. The group is currently reading and discussing the book, Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi by Amy-Jill Levine. All are welcome! Please see Daniella Prym fijiladyd@ gmail.com or the Rev. Yolanda Moreno yolanda@edenucc.com for more information. Calling All Youth! We need your help on Ballpark Sunday, Apr 12, during church school time! Wear your favorite team s colors and come help prepare and serve a hot dog feast during fellowship time. All money received from the lunch will help send youth to camp. Please see Dianne Dorn, Keith Smith, or the Rev. Yolanda Moreno: yolanda@edenucc.com for more information. Church School at HAHS Aubry & Lia-The creation story EUCC Youth on Retreat

6 The Chimes Volume 19 No. 4 Page 6 Joys Congratulations to Jana Aloo, who will be starting a new job on Mar 16 as program manager for the Healthy Families America home visiting program in the Alameda County Public Health Department! Jana s program provides education, support and resources to low income pregnant women and new families. The Cherryland is open for business, featuring 12 Chromebooks, 2 Dell laptops, a printer, and free WiFi service, and on-site teen and adult mentors to provide homework and technical support. Many thanks to the Eden Area Foundation Board of Directors for funding this startup project, and to the 20 youth and adult volunteers who are serving as mentors at the Café. Krista Coburn began her employment with Eden Church on Feb 17 serving in two roles as Administrative and Facilities Coordinator, and as Cherryland Coordinator. Congratulations to Carlene O Keefe & Erik Bruton, who are planning to marry on Thursday, Apr 9, Carlene grew up at Eden Church and is the daughter of Dianne Fletcher and Michael O Keefe. Congratulations to the whole family. Eden Church was pleased to welcome Phyllis Richards, Program Associate for the Global Sharing of Resources Office, on Sunday, Mar 8. Phyllis office is part of the UCC and DOC s Common Global Ministries Board. She shared the good news with us about how our collective One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offerings help heal hurting communities in the US and around the world when disaster strikes. Phyllis also shared news about an upcoming mission education trip to visit our church partners in Japan and the Philippines. Congratulations to the almost-reverend Pepper Swanson, who was approved for ordination pending call by the Bay Association of the Northern California Nevada Conference, United Church of Christ, on Saturday, Feb 28, 2015, at Plymouth UCC in Oakland, CA. Prayer Requests For Susan DuPree & Hollis Bascom, who are living with the challenges of Alzheimer s disease. For Scott Swanson, who asks for your prayers for the family of Diana Heptinstall. Diana was the mother of three of Scott s children: Michael Swanson, Kristin KC Giovannetti, and Sarai Kirkham. Diana passed away expectantly on Monday, Feb 23, after a short illness. For Ruth Baratta s friend, Lorraine Flynn, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia, and who is at home recovering from a bone marrow transfusion. For the community of Pahoa on Hawai i Island, including Alliene Turner s sister, Colliene Armitage, who are affected by the volcanic flow from Kilauea. For Brian Henderson, Pat Henderson s brother in-law, who is being treated for lung cancer. For Frank Jensen s sister, Nancy, who is being treated for pancreatic cancer. For members and friends who are living with mental health challenges. For Jenna Moniz Wilson, who is at home recovering from a broken leg and surgery to repair the fractures. For parents and teenagers who are trying to achieve the right balance between freedom and responsibility. For Marilynn Wheatley-Powers, who is grieving the death of her grandfather. And for Carlton Alexander, Erma Andrade, Mary Bernstein, Juanita Chavez, Vera Dickie, Ann Dodd, Regina Fischer, Clyde Howell, John Livingston, Wesley Moniz, and Jan Richards. April Birthdays: 04/01 Saphroanh Faingainuku; 04/06 Crystal Bulette, Vera Dickie; 04/07 Shannon Whitney; 04/08 Karen Madaras; 04/09 Willow Moniz; 04/16 Jim Phillips; 04/21 Eliza King; 04/22 Emma Graw Birthdays Youth teach the Cafe Pepper s Peeps Prayer shawls warm the heart Prayer Shawl Ministry Gathering Do you knit or crochet, like to spend time with others in fellowship, and contribute to the comfort of those who are sick or grieving? Please join our Prayer Shawl Ministry. We meet next on Thursday, Mar 26, beginning at 7:30 pm. For more information, please contact our host, Dianne Dorn, at dicreature@aol.com.

7 The Chimes Volume 19 No. 4 Page 7 April 2015 Duty Roster Date April 2 April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26 Liturgical Day Maundy Thursday Easter Second Sunday of Easter Third Sunday of Easter Fourth Sunday of Easter Lectionary Ex. 12:1-14 Ps. 116:1-2, Cor. 11:23-26 Jn. 13:1-17, 31b-35 Is. 25:6-9 Ps. 118:1-2, Acts 10:34-43 Mk. 16:1-8 Acts 4:32-35 Ps Jn. 1:1-2:2 Jn. 20:19-31 Acts 3:12-19 Ps. 4 1 Jn. 3:1-7 Lk. 24:36b-48 Acts 4:5-12 Ps Jn. 3:16-24 Jn. 10:11-18 Preacher Arlene K. Nehring Arlene K. Nehring Arlene K. Nehring Arlene K. Nehring Arlene K. Nehring Liturgist Mary Haro Jared Smith Bove Kern Wallace Michael Stuber Lona Fryer Children s Time Intergenerational Worship Yolanda Moreno Arlene K. Nehring Corina Vasaure Lona Fryer Loving Arms Nursery Church School No Classes The Rev. Yolanda Moreno & Corina Vasaure The Rev. Yolanda Moreno &, K- 3; Jana Aloo & Rozetta Walth, 4-6; Keith Smith & Dianne Dorn, Youth (7-12) The Rev. Yolanda Moreno &, K- 6; Michael Stuber & Suzie Hasselkuss, Youth (7-12) Athena Malloy & John Hasselkuss, K-6; Bob & Alliene Turner, Youth (7-12) Greeters Trustees Dianne Dorn Narayah Aloo & Tabitha Aloo Russ Newman Alliene Turner Cindy Keune Ushers Trustees Jana Aloo Jared Smith-Bove Keith Smith Michael Stuber Ann McClure Russ Newman Theressa Collier Scott Swanson Alliene Turner Cindy Keune Pat Payne Trustee on Duty Fellowship Hour Captains All Bob Turner Russ Newman Daniella Prym Dan Apperson No Fellowship Hour Susie Newman Shannon Whitney Jan Bass Dan Apperson Nursery care is available at any time during worship for children age five and younger. Join Deacon Mary Haro and Pastor Arlene Nehring for the Good Friday Labyrinth Walk, Apr 3, beginning at 6 pm in the Courtyard. All ages are welcome. A variety of options will be available based on a participant s interest and mobility. Please use the narthex entrance.

8 The Chimes Volume 19 No. 4 Page 8 April 2015 Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Maundy 3 Good 4 Holy Thursday Friday Saturday 5 Easter Sunday 9a Music Rehearsal 10a Worship & Church School Fellowship Hour & Easter Egg Hunt a Eden Stitchers 7p Council 14 11:45 Yoga 8 11:45 Yoga 1:30p Comida 15 1p 150th Anniversary Committee 11:45a Single Women s Group 6p Labyrinth Walk p 150th Anniversary Fashion Show 9a Music Rehearsal 10a Worship & Church School Ballpark Sunday & Campership Fundraiser 19 Comida para Cherryland 3 rd Anniversary 7p Bible Study 20 10a Staff Mtg 10a Eden Stitchers 7p Trustees 7pStewardship 21 11:30a Interfaith Worship Team (off campus) a Music Rehearsal 10a Worship & Church School Fellowship E-Team 10a Eden Stitchers 11:45a Yoga 1:30p Comida 7:30p Prayer Shawl Ministry (off campus) 2:30p Cherryland School Mobile Food Pantry (off campus) a Music Rehearsal 10a Worship & Church School Fellowship New Members Lunch 7p Bible Study 7p EAF BOD Nursery care is available at any time during worship for children age five and younger.