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A Publication of West Haven Presbyterian Church for our Members and Friends in Christ ssue 4 il,

on Palm Sunday hildren entered the sanct uary together ing palm br anches.

vent and co ntinuing through Lent, the ves shape, meaning, and direction for as a comm unity.

our astute c hildren may ask, What e women found the tomb empty?

What the discipless encountered the rise n ok of A cts tells the st ory of what ril and

W e postles on t heir misadventures as the y ity, share their experience, and engagee the way.

everything in common, and we will also find they had their share of setbacks, like whenn Barnabas

The story of Acts will give us glimpses of Christian communities learning to walk together in

Sam BEE SURE THESEE EVENTS ARE ON YOUR CALENDAR!

1 A Publication of West Haven Presbyterian Church for our Members and Friends in Christ ssue 4 il, 2016 Walking Together ed in a Presbyterian congregation, I am many mentors who have shaped my life n I am able to name. But in the midst of nsibilities, I can often begin to take for et that being part of a fait h community ft. hs I have been deeply happy watching congregation express care for our West This was encapsulated on Palm Sunday hildren entered the sanct uary together ing palm br anches. Our children are the melody of Christian faith. vent and co ntinuing through Lent, the ves shape, meaning, and direction for as a comm unity. The Christian year imax with the hope of Easter sunrise. our astute c hildren may ask, What e women found the tomb empty? What they told the other dis ciples? What the discipless encountered the rise n ok of A cts tells the st ory of what ril and continuing throughh the summer, journey through the story of Acts. W e postles on t heir misadventures as the y ity, share their experience, and engagee the way. THE PATHFINDER We will see beautiful vignettes of Christian communityy as the early church held everything in common, and we will also find they had their share of setbacks, like whenn Barnabas and Paul stumbled upon a serio us disagreement. The story of Acts will give us glimpses of Christian communities learning to walk together in faith. Mayy God fill us with the spirit of grace and truth as we pass on the faith. Sam BEE SURE THESEE EVENTS ARE ON YOUR CALENDAR! May May May 3 Outreach Sunday 5 Ministry Teams 11 Circle 1 at the Flye/Shearin home 12 Circle 2 12 Presbyterian Men 13 2 nd Wednesday Café 20 Newsletter deadline 26 Session 1 Scholarship applications due 7 Scout yard sale 7 Scout spaghetti fund raiser ~ CONGREGATIONAL LIFE ~ LUNCH AT WEST HAVEN! s me correctly, the German theologian, id, The church exists by mission just y burning. Where there i s no m ission, h. In the story of Acts, we will find this church begins as no thing other t han he experiences of Peter and Paul. We er others l ess well known such a s and Lydia. We will ask questions and ions between the early church and We will revisit what makes us church in 2ND WEDNESDAY CAFÉ will meet Wednesday, il 13 th, in the fellowship hall. All ages are invited! Lunch begins att 12:30 and costs only $3.00 per person. Please plan on joining us for a delicious meal and greatt fellowship! Signn up during worship on Sunday mornings, or call Helen in the church office, , to make a reservation.

The men will meet il 12 th at 6:30 p.m. in the kitchen of Rinehart Fellowship Hall. Dinner will be provided.

m. ~ WORSHIP & MISSION ~ Outreach Sunday il 3 Please bring your gift of labels for Education UPC labels from Campbell and Franco American products for Barium Springs Home for Children and pennies for

Also included are Spaghetti O s, V8 products, Campbell s beans products, Campbell s omato juices, Campbell s gravies, Franco American gravies, Pepperidge Farm products, Swansonn products & Prego

00 Presbytery (Christmass Joy) 465.00 (Hunger for Change) 436.67 United Community Ministriess (Souper Bowl) 525.00 $ 2,051.

2 Corinthians 9:7 Treasurer's Report as of 2/29/2016 This Month Where we should be (Pledges made) ) 11,468 (Other income) ) 2,292 Where we are (pledges received) 12,774 (other income received) 2,328

2 The men will meet il 12 th at 6:30 p.m. in the kitchen of Rinehart Fellowship Hall. Dinner will be provided. RSVP: , Church Office Presbyt terian Women Circle 1 will meet Monday, il 11 h, at the home of Catherine Flye and Patty Shearin at 6:30 p.m. Circle 2 will meet Tuesday, il 12 th, in the conference room at 10:00 a.m. ~ WORSHIP & MISSION ~ Outreach Sunday il 3 Please bring your gift of labels for Education UPC labels from Campbell and Franco American products for Barium Springs Home for Children and pennies for Hunger for Change for hunger relief through the PCUSA. Also included are Spaghetti O s, V8 products, Campbell s beans products, Campbell s omato juices, Campbell s gravies, Franco American gravies, Pepperidge Farm products, Swansonn products & Prego foodservice products. ~FINANCE & PERSONNEL~ Your generosity at work: First quarter, 2016 missions contributions Bassett Center (Christmas Eve) $ Children s Hope Alliance Presbytery (Christmass Joy) (Hunger for Change) United Community Ministriess (Souper Bowl) $ 2, Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Treasurer's Report as of 2/29/2016 This Month Where we should be (Pledges made) ) 11,468 (Other income) ) 2,292 Where we are (pledges received) 12,774 (other income received) 2,328 Total Income $15,102 Over (under) $1,342 Budgeted Expenses Actual Expenses Expenses Over (under) $14,796 $12,506 ($2,401) ~SESSION~ Session Digest YTD 22,937 4,583 21,564 4,861 $26,425 1,095 $29,592 $24,902 ($4,690) At the March meeting, the following business wass conducted: Received Esther Codington into membership by reaffirmation to be presented to the congregation in il. Received report from Cheryl Piner of March 5 th Presbytery meeting at Hudson Memorial in Raleigh. Approved September 18, 2016 for Worship by the River. Approved accepting $ donation from Order of the Arrow and will in turnn

donate it to the Boy Scout troop to be used for scholarships for summer camp.

Discussed plans for a Bible study during July and August. Reviewed financial report for February.

Baptist Church. He will speak il 17 th at 7:00 p.m. and at 10:00 a..m. on il 18 th.

West Haven Scholarship Applications ~ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ Scout News Scout Yard Sale Saturday, May 7

Call John Stratton or David Pearson for pick up or bring your items to the church. Thanks!

next year. All applications are due by May 1 st.

$ Be enrolled in college for the following school year.

Scholarship funds are made possible through the generosity of: Roy and Eugenia Phipps Memorial

Trust Fund, set up in 1961 by Zeno and Margaret Williams in memory of their son.

3 donate it to the Boy Scout troop to be used for scholarships for summer camp. Reviewed and discussed draft of information to be included on the web site. Discussed plans for a Bible study during July and August. Reviewed financial report for February. Signed cards for the homebound and prayed for members and families of members. Speaker Series at Lakeside Dr. William Graham will be speaking on The Impact of World Religionss on Community att Lakeside Baptist Church. He will speak il 17 th at 7:00 p.m. and at 10:00 a..m. on il 18 th. All are invited to attend. West Haven Scholarship Applications ~ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ Scout News Scout Yard Sale Saturday, May 7 These early spring days are perfect for cleaning closets! Call John Stratton or David Pearson for pick up or bring your items to the church. Thanks! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Calll or the church office for an application for a scholarship for next year. All applications are due by May 1 st. Applicants must: $ Be an active member or child of active member of West Haven Presbyterian Church. $ Be enrolled in college for the following school year. $ Complete the application form and return by May 1 s t to the churchh office. Scholarship funds are made possible through the generosity of: Roy and Eugenia Phipps Memorial Fund set up in by Roy, Jr. and Eugene Phipps in memory of their parents. Zeno Williams, Jr. Trust Fund, set up in 1961 by Zeno and Margaret Williams in memory of their son. Around the church Save the Date. Spaghetti Dinner fund raiser Saturday, May 7 th ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ In March our Troop 11 distributed 18,000 pounds of food to: United Community Ministries (4000 lbs) Christian Men s Center (4000 lbs) United Church Of Christ Pentecostal Churchh Written in Heaven Inc. (2000 lbs) Church of the Good Shepherd Food Pantry (4000 lbs) Kudos to our Scouts!! Congratulations to Andrew Williams!! He was inducted into the National Junior Beta Club on March 8 th. Good job Andrew!

4 for sprucing up the yard! Heather Simon and Ezra Thanks to Nancy Adkins and Trudy Martin for planting the pansies! Tyler, Sam and Tucker Thank you, Trudy Martin and Earl Sharpe, A new roof was recently installed on the Pemberton building.

From the mail box: Church Members, Thank you so much for your generous donation

May God Bless each of you and your church. Love, Ann M.

On behalf of The Board of Pensions, I am deeply grateful to you, your session,

Through this offering, you extend a lifeline to PC (USA) retired pastors and

elders, educators, and other church workers who find themselves in financial

With your help, we can continue to extend financial assistance and God s love to

Dear West Haven, Thank you so much for investing the future of our church by

Your gift supports our Presbyterian seminaries in preparing future pastors,

lives of bold mission outreach: proclaiming the gospel and transforming lives

5 From the mail box: Church Members, Thank you so much for your generous donation to The Warren Sneak Lewis Law Enforcement Foundation. May God Bless each of you and your church. Love, Ann M. Lewis (Mother) Excerpts from a Board of Pensions letter: Thank you! On behalf of The Board of Pensions, I am deeply grateful to you, your session, and your congregation for receiving the 2015 Christmas Joy Offering. Through this offering, you extend a lifeline to PC (USA) retired pastors and other church workers with income and housing needs, and to current teaching elders, educators, and other church workers who find themselves in financial crisis. With your help, we can continue to extend financial assistance and God s love to PC (USA) church workers in need. Dear West Haven, Thank you so much for investing the future of our church by contributing to the Theological Education Fundd (TEF). Your gift supports our Presbyterian seminaries in preparing future pastors, educators, chaplains, scholars, spiritual directors and other church leaders for lives of bold mission outreach: proclaiming the gospel and transforming lives throughh Spirit-filled ministry in the 21 st century. May God continue to sustain and grow your endeavorss in service to the Risen Christ. Withh gratitude, Rev. Nancy Benson-Nicol Associate Director Theological Education Funds Development The Reverend Frank Clark Spencer, President Inez Ezzell for processing this month s newsletter!

Sun APRIL 2016 West Haven Presbyter rian Church Sunday School 9:45 AM Worship Servicee 11:00 AM Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 Outreach Sunday 4 6:00 pm Scout Com CoR 6:30 pm Cub Scouts PB 5 6:45 pm

6 Sun APRIL 2016 West Haven Presbyter rian Church Sunday School 9:45 AM Worship Servicee 11:00 AM Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Outreach Sunday 4 6:00 pm Scout Com CoR 6:30 pm Cub Scouts PB 5 6:45 pm MT Mod RFH 7:00 pm Min Teams RFH 6 7:30 pm Choir S 7 7:00 pm Order of the Arrow PB :30 pm Cub Scouts RFH 7:00 pm Circle 1 at the Flye/Shearin home 10:00 am Circle 2 CoR 6:30 pm Presbyterian men RFH kitchen 12:30 pm 2 nd Wednesday Café RFH 7:00 ppm Choir S :30 pm Cub Scouts RFH 7:00 pm Choir S Newsletter deadline :30 pm Cub Scouts RFH 7:00 pm Session CoR 7:00 pm Choir S CoR = Conference Room RFH=Rinehart Fellowship Hall PB=Gym S=Sanctuary ChR=Choir Room ClR= =Class Room

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THE. Sunrise. and money) during. Until. experienced. for their lives. Very way to the tomb. Mar. planned to anoint Jesus body. A Publication of West Haven Presbyterian Church for our Members and Friends in Christ Volume XXXVII, Issue 3 ch, 20166 Sunrise For the duration of Lent, we travel, in the words of T.S.. Eliot, where the