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1 A Publication of West Haven Presbyterian Church for our Members and Friends in Christ Volume XXXVII, Issue 3 ch, Sunrise For the duration of Lent, we travel, in the words of T.S.. Eliot, where the sun beats, the dead tree gives no shelter and the dry stone no sound of water (The Waste Land).. We embark on the road of discipleship taking up our crosss and acknowledging our mortality. Until finally, we ache for a return to life. Dare we hope? At the end of k s gospel, we find y Magdalenee and y the mother of James. They have experienced the deepest sorrow of loss. Jesus has died, and the disciples have scattered fleeing for their lives. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, y and y Magdalene were on their way to the tomb where Jesus had been buried. They planned to anoint Jesus body offering one last service to him. On their way, they worried out loud to each other, Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb? But when they looked up, they saw that the stone it was a huge stone had been rolled away. They walked right into the tomb and found a young man dressed in white. The young man reassured them, Don t be afraid. I know you re looking for Jesus of Nazareth. He s not here. He s risen. Now go and tell Peter and the other disciples to meet him in Galileee just as he said. THE PATHFINDER BEE SURE THESEE EVENTS ARE ON YOUR CALENDAR! Remember Adopt A Shelter donations and money) during Lent (food, supplies 1 Ministry teams 6 Outreach Sunday 8 Presbyterian men at church 9 2 nd Wednesday Café 13 Daylight savingss time begins 14 Circle 1 at the home of Jane Batts 15 Circle 2 at church 18 Newsletter deadline 20 Palm Sunday 20 Salad bar lunch after worship 20 Easter egg hunt 20 Easter lilies order form and payment due 22 Session 24 Maundy Thursday service at WHPC 25 Good Friday service at WHPC with area churches 27 Easter Sunday 27 Sunrise service at Wildwood Park 27 Breakfast at WHPC 27 11:00 am worship at WHPC 28 Office closed ~ CONGREGATIONAL LIFE ~ The women went out and fled the tomb, completely beside themselves, their heads spinning (k 16:1-8). The tomb is empty. The wilderness of dust and ashes, of mortality and sorrow, fades from view. A new horizon, a new hope bursts on the scene. This is the story the church has been telling for nearly two thousand years. This story is the heart and climax of Christian faith, hope, and love. On Easter morning, lilies will fill the West Haven sanctuary, and rightly so. On Easter morning, we give thanks and celebrate, as the Apostles Creed says, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. As we walk through these final weeks of Lent, may hope begin to swell in our hearts for the sunrise. Sam LUNCH AT WEST HAVEN! 2ND WEDNESDAY CAFÉ will meet Wednesday, ch 9 h in the fellowship hall. All ages are invited! Lunch begins at 12:30 and costs only $3.00 per person. Pleasee 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.

2 Presbyteria an men! The men will meet ch 8 th at 6:30 p.m. in the kitchen of Rinehart Fellowship Hall. Dinner will be provided. RSVP: Contact Church Office Lenten and Eastertide Worship Opportunities ch 20 Palm Sunday with celebration of the Lord s Supper. There will be a salad bar lunch after worship and an Easter egg hunt for the children. ch 24 Maundy Thursday worship at 7:00 p.m. withh celebration of the Lord s Supper. ch 25 Good Friday worship at Noon at WHPC withh area Presbyterian Churches. ch 27 Celebration of the Resurrection, sunrise service 7:00 a.m. at Wildwoodd Park, followed by breakfast at WHPC. Celebration of the Lord s Supper will be at 11:00 a.m. Circle 1 will meet Monday, ch 14 h, at the home of Joan Batts, at 6:30 p.m. Circle 2 will meet Tuesday, ch 15 th, in the conference room at 10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Salad Bar Lunch Easter Eggg Hunt There will be a salad bar lunch after worship on Palm Sunday, ch 20 th. ~FINANCE & PERSONNEL~ Treasurer's Report as of 1/31/2016 This Month YTD Where we should be (Pledges made) ) $11,468 $11,468 Come ready to enjoy the fellowship as we share lunch together. (Other income) ) 2,292 2,292 Where we are (pledges received) (other income Received) 8,790 2,533 8,790 2,533 Following lunch there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the children through third grade. Total Income Over (under) $11,323 ($2,437) $11,323 ($2,437) Budgeted Expenses $14,796 $14,796 ~ WORSHIP & MISSION ~ Actual Expenses 12,506 12,506 Expenses Over (under) ($2,289) ($2,289)

3 ~ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ SOUPER BOWL Sunday, February 1, 2016 Thank you!!! $542 was collected for United Community Ministries Scout News Scout Sunday was February 7, 2016: ~SESSION~ Session Digest At the February meeting, the following business was conducted: Received the 2015 Statistical Report that has been submitted to GA. Approved retaining our present web site of Word Press and accepted a proposal from Louie Dahquiest to redesign and relaunch the site for $1800. Approved building use for a yard sale on May 7 th by the Boy Scouts. Reviewed financial report for January. Approved study leave for Pastor for May 7-9, Noted that attendance for Presbyterian Men and Women s groups was very good for February meetings. Pastor Sam requested the Session to review the Mission Study completed in 2014 and share thoughts relating to the study at the ch session meeting. Signed cards for the homebound and prayed for members and families of members.

4 Spring forward Around the church Souper Bowl Sunday s flower arrangement Daylight savingss time begins ch 13 th! Thank you, Trudy tin, for another job well done! ~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~ February s 2 nd Wednesday Café West Haven Scholarship Applications Call 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 st to the church office. Scholarship funds are made possible through the generosity of: Roy and Eugenia Phipps Memorial Fund set up in 1990 by Roy, Jr. and Eugene Phipps in memory of their parents. Zeno Williams, Jr. Trust Fund, set up in 1961 by Zeno and garet Williams in memory of their son. Remember the West Haven Endowment, the gift that keeps on giving!

5 From the mail box: Dear West Haven Family, Thank you so much for the calls, the cards, the food, the prayers, and the love you have given me. I am so grateful for you and your caring ways. Ginger Bruce for processing this month s newsletter! With a thankful heart, Starr Pearson ~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to everyone who supported me through donations at the sausage and pancake fundraiser. I am very close to my goal and hopeful I'll be able to start my Eagle project soon. Christian Pridgen EASTER LILIES ORDER FORM The Sanctuary will be decorated with Easter lilies on Easter morning. If you would like to purchase a lily, please complete this form, attach your check, and put in the offering plate, or mail to the church. Sunday, ch 20 Lilies $8..00 I will take my lily Deliver myy lily to homebound Name # of Lilies In memory of (please print) In honor of

6 ch 2016 West Haven Presbyterian Church Adopt-A-Shelter collections during Lent Sunday School 9:45 AM A Worship Service 11:00 AM A Sun Mon 1 Tues 2 Wed 3 Thu 4 Fri 5 Sat 6:45pm MT Mod RFH 7:00 pm Min Teams RFH 6:30 pm Handbells ChR 7:30 pm Choir S 7:00 pm Order of thee Arrow PB 6 Outreach Sunday 7 6:00 pm Scout Com CoR 7:00 pm Cub Scouts PB 7:00 pm BSA # 11 RFH 8 6:30 pm Presbyterian Men RFH 9 12:30 pm 2 nd Wednesday Café RFH 6:30 pm Handbells ChR 7:30 pm Choir S :30 pm Cub Scouts RFH 7:00 pm BSA # 11 RFH 7:00 pm Circle 1 at the home of Jane Batts 10:00 am Circle 2 CoR 6:30 pm Handbells ChR 7:30 pm Choir S 7:00 pm Cedarbrookk PB Newsletter Deadline 20 Palm Sunday :30 pm Cub Scouts RFH 7:00 pm BSA # 11 RFH 7:00 pm Session CoR 6:30 pm Handbells ChR 7:30 pm Choir S 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday service 12:00 Noon Good Friday service at WHPC with area churches invited Salad bar lunch & Easter egg hunt Office closed No Scouts :30 pm 7:30 pm Handbells ChR Choir S 31 CoR = Conference Room RFH=Rinehart Fellowship Halll PB=Gym S=Sanctuary ChR=Choir Room ClR=Class Room