THE SUNDIAL BIBLE STUDY PSALM 23

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1 THE SUNDIAL Volume MMXIV No. 6 March 2016 BIBLE STUDY PSALM 23 Time: Place: Study Leader: Registration: Lunch: Friday, April 1 st, 2016 Gather at 9:30 am Program to begin at 10:00 Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church 9 Shelter St., Rochester, NY Rev. Susan Maybeck $3.00 Brown Bag Lunch Please Bring Your Bible Rev. Susan Maybeck, an American Baptist, retired from the United Church of Pittsford in 2000 and is now their Pastor Emerita. She also previously taught at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and served on the American Baptist Churches General Board. Currently, Susan is a member of Lake Avenue Baptist Church. Also on this day, attendees are invited to share in a collection of non-perishable food items to benefit The Community Food Cupboard of Rochester. Please bring your Bible. Refreshments will be provided. Please bring a brown bag lunch and stay afterwards for conversation and lunch. All are welcome. Please join us, and bring a friend!

2 The Sundial -2- March 2016 From the President About 20 years ago, the pastor of my church gave me a book called Fresh Bread by Joyce Rupp. The How To Use This Book introduction states that it should be used regularly throughout the year. I have found that over the years, I have pulled the book off the shelf to reread the chapters as well as to read the suggested Bible selections and do the exercises at the end of the chapters. One of the chapters is titled The Little Easters. As we approach Easter I thought it would be good to share some of the thoughts presented in this book. Easter is more than a feeling moment. It is a faith moment. It is a time when we bring our whole self to join with others in celebrating a significant fact of our belief, and in so doing we can sometimes catch the spirit of joy from their hearts. At other times, we can enter into their spirit of celebration simply by being bonded, being present with them, knowing with satisfaction that we are at home with Easter s spirit because of the joy in their hearts. So, I would invite you to stretch your imagination and look at other ways to match the feast s message of recognizing all the little Easters of your life. Perhaps during the spring time, you watched tiny seeds of marigolds pop out as their green shoots break through the soil. Maybe you got a letter from a friend who wrote Hello, I ve missed you. How about a youngster struggling to say snickelfritz or even spaghetti. How about in the winter months watching all the birds flock to a bird feeder as snow floats gently down. Or perhaps you saw a young child who found a puddle for the first time and merrily stomps back and forth through it. Are these insignificant little things? I think not. These little moments can leave us filled with joy, surprise, amazement, and hope. Don t let yourself get lost or clouded by the tough stuff and the daily dying s. You might not always be on the mountain top when you celebrate Easter. The sheltered valley is often the location of the small things that provide the quiet reassurances that God keeps raising the dead parts of your sprit to life. God will always call, like Jesus called the name of his friend Mary in the garden. You too can hear the risen one call your name in the garden of your life if only you listen and watch. I challenge you to keep a piece of paper handy and let your heart be surprised and amazed by the things in life that awakens joy, love, growth, mystery, beauty, friendships, etc. These little events are opportunities to re-enter Easter. ~ Shirley London, CWU President

3 The Sundial -3- March 2016 Thank You We wish to thank all of our faithful contributors in 2015, without whom we could not continue to make a difference in this community. GROUP Contributors to CWU in 2015 American Baptist Churches Mission Fund Bethany Presbyterian Church Central Missionary Guild of DUPC Dorcas Rachel Circle of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Fairport United Methodist Women Genesee Valley Association of the UCC Greece United Methodist Women Hilton Baptist Church Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Lake Avenue Memorial Baptist Church and Society Mountain Rise United Church of Christ Penfield United Methodist Women Ruth Circle of Webster Presbyterian Church The United Church of Pittsford United Methodist Women of Webster United Methodist Church United Presbyterian Women's Association of Ogden Presbyterian Church Webster Baptist Church If you contributed to CWU s financial appeal for 2015 and your organizations name is not listed, please call the office at , so we can update our records. This month, our most needed foods are: Canned Soup Tuna Fish Peanut Butter Macaroni and Cheese Tea Bags The Community Food Cupboard would also welcome volunteers to pack food bags, stock shelves, assist with food deliveries or serve as a board member. If you are able to give the gift of your time or would like further information, please call Ellen Kimbrough at

4 Upcoming Meetings The Sundial -4- March 2016 CWU Short Subjects CWU Board of Directors Friday, March 18, 2016 at 9:30 am Friday, April 15 at 9:30am Friday, May 20 at 9:30am Meetings are held at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY Announcements All submissions for the April Sundial must be received by Thursday, March 17 th Please send to: Remember to Spring Ahead March 13 th As Daylight Savings Time Begins HEALTH KITS PROGRAM Our Health Kits go to both women and men at the Mercy Outreach Center, a not-for-profit ministry of the Sisters of Mercy located at 142 Webster Avenue. The Outreach Center exists with the generosity of medical and administrative volunteers who give their time to help meet the basic health care needs of those in the community who are denied access to medical, dental and advocacy services because of their lack of financial resources. Mercy Outreach Center is a partner organization of Mercy Community Services, Inc., which also includes residential services, supporting young mothers who are without family support. Each Health Kit Consists of: Shampoo Toothpaste/Toothbrush Razor/Shaving Cream (man) Deodorant Bar soap Washcloth Small pack tissues Comb To Assemble a Health Kit: Please pack in a 1-gallon plastic bag. Please label your kit MAN if intended for a male recipient. There is currently a great need for men s kits. Please bring donations to our monthly Celebrations or to the CWU Office.

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6 The Sundial -6- March 2016 CHURCH WOMEN UNITED NEW YORK STATE New York State Assembly Theme: A New Journey II Corinthians 5:17 Friday, April 15,2016 Saturday, April 16,2016 Macedonia Baptist Church 141 S 9th Ave, Mt Vernon, NY Telephone: (914) R e g i s t r a t i o n F o r m Name Address City State Zip Telephone Denomination Position: Unit affiliation Observer State officer Unit officer REGISTRATION PACKAGES: Please check the box to select your registration plan PLAN 1 $90.00 pp (Includes workshop material, conference, meals and light snacks) PLAN 2 $60.00pp (Includes workshop material, conference bag, light snack (NO MEALS INCLUDED) Specify food allergy: CWU New York State T Shirts $15.00 Small Medium Large XL XXL 3XL 4XL Please mail full payment and registration form to: Mary Jo Semler, CWU NYS Treasurer 571 Coburn Street, Elmira, NY All monies are due on or before April 5, 2016 Please feel free to contact Mira J. Washington (585) or Mary Jo Semler (607) should you have additional questions and/or concerns.

7 The Sundial -7- March 2016 BIBLE STUDY PSALM 23 Friday, April 1 st, 2016 Time: Place: Study Leader: Registration: Lunch: Gather at 9:30 am Program to begin at 10:00 Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church 9 Shelter St., Rochester, NY Rev. Susan Maybeck $3.00 Brown Bag Lunch Please Bring Your Bible Rev. Susan Maybeck, an American Baptist, retired from the United Church of Pittsford in 2000 and is now their Pastor Emerita. She also previously taught at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and served on the American Baptist Churches General Board. Currently, Susan is a member of Lake Avenue Baptist Church. Also on this day, attendees are invited to share in a collection of non-perishable food items to benefit The Community Food Cupboard of Rochester. Please bring your Bible. Refreshments will be provided. Please bring a brown bag lunch and stay afterwards for conversation and lunch. All are welcome. Please join us, and bring a friend! Church Women United 644 Titus Ave. Rochester, NY Phone: (585) Website: cwuroffice@yahoo.com Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

8 The Sundial -8- March 2016 Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church 9 Shelter St., Rochester, NY 14611