Tower Tidings Issue 2, Volume 22 February 23 through March 29, 2014 DINNER MIXERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOSPITALITY LIBRARY MCCORMICK FELLOWSHIP DINNER

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1 Tower Tidings Issue 2, Volume 22 February 23 through March 29, 2014 DINNER MIXERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOSPITALITY LIBRARY MCCORMICK FELLOWSHIP DINNER MISSION NEW MEMBER BIOS PANCAKE BREAKFAST RUMAGE SALE SOCK SUNDAY YOUTH UPDATE EVERY ISSUE Church Calendar Joys, Concerns, Sorrows Let s Make Some Music Pastor s Column Our Lenten journey to Easter begins on March 5 with Ash Wednesday. The observance of Lent began as a part of the preparation new believers received for their baptism on Easter day. Our modern observance of Lent has evolved as a time of spiritual reflection and repentance in the truest form a turning away from what separates us from God and a turning towards the new life we have in Christ. Our Ash Wednesday service will start at 7:00 p.m. on March 5 in the Sanctuary. The service will include an imposition of the ashes for all who would like to receive this traditional sign of sorrow and repentance.

2 INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR MESSAGE Reverend Charlotte O Neil At the January meeting of the Membership and Fellowship Ministry part of our discussion focused on the practice of hospitality and how we might welcome each other and especially visitors on Sunday morning. As the conversation became more focused on greeting people at the entrances to the sanctuary, someone in our group exclaimed, I can do that! I am a born greeter! Many times in the church we can all agree that something should be done but finding people to carry out our ideas can be a little more challenging. Maybe the problem isn t what we are asking for but rather how we ask. Maybe the question is about finding someone who is called to do the very thing that we need. Frederick Buechner, a Presbyterian minister, describes God s call as the place where your deep gladness and the world s deep hunger meet. In other words God calls us to those places where we can use our own gifts to meet the world s needs. I find that when I discover the gifts that God has given to me and use them to build up the community or reach out to others with hospitality and love, that is where I most strongly feel God at work in my life and in the lives of others. It is unfortunate that we usually see God s call in the big picture sense. God calls each of us every day in a multitude of different ways to use the gifts we have for the good of others. And the fact is that God needs all of our individual and unique gifts both in the church and in world. Your gift may not be a born greeter with the gift of hospitality. But all of us have extraordinary gifts to share; gifts that God has given us and is calling us to use within the community we know as the Worthington Presbyterian Church; gifts the church needs to carry out its mission and ministry. Where can your deep gladness and the world s deep hunger meet? Where is God calling you in our common ministry? Imagine two scenarios first, you have arrived at an unfamiliar, rather large building, and, upon entering, realize you are on your own to find your way around. Then, imagine a second scenario, where you arrive at this rather large, perhaps a little intimidating building, and you are met at a door by a greeter who warmly welcomes you, expresses pleasure that you are there, and cheerfully helps you to find your destination. Now, think of these two scenarios in terms of a church home. What message does each scenario send to the perplexed visitor? If you were a visitor, or a new member, which scenario would you hope to find? We place a high value on feeling at home here at WPC. We offer each other greetings at the very beginning of our service. We wear name tags and sign the membership pads in an effort to introduce and get to know each other. The Membership and Fellowship Committee would like to go one step further in our efforts to show the friendly, welcoming nature of our congregation. Because we have many entrances to our church, and, on Sundays, not everyone comes through the main (High Street) doors, we d love to put together a list of members who might be willing to come a little early on a Sunday morning and be a greeter to people coming into the building at doors other than the main doors off the Village Green. Ideally we d like to have 3 people per Sunday at various entrances. If you might be available to help WPC put its very best foot forward, even before Sunday worship begins, please contact me or Susan Marvin in the church office ( ). We have a wonderfully friendly congregation let s show it off!! Dorie Eisenman, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.." ATTENTION YOUTH PARENTS As we begin a new schedule for our sixth and seventh grade Sunday School Class and for our Confirmation Class, there will also be an opportunity for parents to gather with Reverend Charlotte O Neil in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, conversation, food, and study from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on HOSPITALITY Sunday morning. Please come as we share with one another.

3 MISSION The Mission Committee sponsors three major mission projects in which we hope to involve more of our congregation. The plan is for a church member volunteer to serve with members of the Mission Committee to support the Easter Basket mission in April, the Rummage Sale in May and Sponsor-a-Family mission in December. Those who don t have the time or desire to serve on the Mission Committee can help with one short but intense mission. Please call Leslie Snyder at or her at lesliesnyder54@gmail.com if you are interested in finding out more about these commitments. The opportunities for fellowship are a wonderful by-product of getting involved as you serve those in need. We hope to hear from you. MISSION RELATED SCHOLARHSHIPS The Mission Committee has money available for mission related scholarships. Anyone wishing to receive one of these scholarships must: 1. Send a letter of application to the Mission Committee by June 2. Interview with the Mission Committee. These scholarships can be for a variety of mission travel and programming, but do not cover trips to Montaña de Luz, which are covered under a separate policy. Scholarship amounts may vary, and may depend on the number of applications received. In order to encourage the widest possible participation, the Mission Committee will not award a scholarship to the same person for the same program more than once. However, a church member who has received a scholarship for one mission program may apply for another scholarship in a subsequent year if he/she is pursuing a different mission program. 6 th and 7 th Grade Sunday School meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room th and 9 th Grade Confirmation Class at 9:00 a.m. in the Youth Room Senior High Youth Group (Grades 9-12) meets Sundays 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Youth Room HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOUSE During the most recent Habitat for Humanity House Dedication on January 4, 2014, Keyona Sykes and her daughter received the keys to their new home. Facts about the house: 2,985 volunteer hours to build the home in 60 work days. WPC contributed $6,800 toward the home. WPC members that volunteered approximately 200 hours are Dennis Decker, Jack Dicke, Arnie Ishizuka, Dick Langhout, and Mark Senff. ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS THANK YOU Thanks to all who contributed to the Alternative Christmas Market in December! WPC members bought $889 worth of items from Pal Craftaid, and donated a total of $13,662 to the eight other charities: COMPASS, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, Honor Flight, Montaña de Luz in Honduras, Healing Art mission in Haiti, Bibles in Romania, Heifer International, and Bethany House in South Africa. This is almost a 30% increase over Thank you very much for your generosity!

4 "NEW" ARRIVALS IN LIBRARY As we've been sorting through the Youth Room, we've found the books, small-group study curricula, and videos listed below, which have a broader congregational appeal and which would be better accessed by being in our church library. For the time being, these materials are all located on the bottom center shelf on the south wall of the library. If any of these sound interesting or useful, check them out! (complete list in office) BOOKS Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crisis, and a Revolution of Hope, by Brian McLaren The Sins of Scripture: Exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Reveal the God of Love, by John Shelby Spong Calvin: Origins and Development of His Religious Thought, by Francois Wendel A Bird's-Eye View of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, by Betty Sharp Harold Letters to a Young Doubter, by William Sloane Coffin Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, King James Verson Presbyterian Beliefs: A Brief Introduction, by Donald McKim Prayer Made Easy: An Easy-to-Understand Pocket Reference Guide, by Mark Water Angels and Other Strangers: Family Christmas Stories, by Katherine Patterson Sacrament of Sexuality, by Morton and Barbara Kelsey Spiritual Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups on the Twelve Spiritual Disciplines, Richard Foster & Emilie Griffin, eds. Losers, Loners, and Rebels: The Spiritual Struggles of Boys, by Robert Dykstra, Alan Cole Jr., & Donald Capps VIDEOS Luther Fireproof Facing the Giants BIBLE & DISCIPLESHIP STUDY CURRICULA Amazing Bible Race, Leg 1 - Law: Genesis through Deuteronomy Favorite Bible Passages: Lessons from 26 Familiar Texts Young Adult Bible Study Series: Life in Balance Young Adult Bible Study Series: Wake Up and Live Your Life! (6 sessions) Young Adult Bible Study Series: Personal Resources and Faithfulness to God (5 sessions) Parables: The Greatest Stories Ever Told Faith Matters for Young Adults: Practicing the Faith (13 sessions) Parables of Jesus (9 sessions) MCCORMICK FELLOWSHIP DINNER Monday, March 24 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Stories from a Retired Mayor Please join us on Monday, March 24 as Harvey Minton, retired Mayor of Worthington after 14 years, will be our speaker. Harvey retired as the longest serving Mayor in the history of Worthington, and Harvey, as well as his wife Jane, will reminisces of Harvey's time as Mayor. A delicious meal will be served for $7.00 a person. Please sign up and make reservations by Friday, March 21 so that we can be good stewards of food. Sign up in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays or in the church office during the week or call SACK LUNCHES A big thank you to the following for making sack lunches in January: Sandy Bell, Deb & Richard Birnie, Andy & Leslie Dickson, Carol Durant, Suzanne, Henry & Sam Guy, Kate Hunter, Julie Johnson, Mark Johnson, Adrianna Kenworthy, Michele Miller, Dru Qualman, Colby Srsic, Joyce St. Pierre, Deb Timcho, Mindy Valko, Janie Wiest, Jenn Wilkinson, Chris & Sue Wilson, Nancy Wilson, and Joyce Zarnoch. GETTING TO KNOW STAFFORD VILLAGE On Wednesday, March 19, at 1:00 p.m., the Presbyterian Women United is hosting an event for the Church congregation entitled "Getting to Know Stafford Village". Our speaker is Gina Schaub, Senior Property Manager of Stafford Village, located at 814 Hartford Street in Worthington. Gina plans to discuss the history of the Village, its association with Worthington Presbyterian Church as well as its connection with National Church Residences. Stafford Village is presently a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) facility offering independent living rentals. Questions are welcome. The Church congregation is invited to attend. Evening Circle of Grace will provide devotions and refreshment.

5 Y FAMILY CENTER: WPC Heroes of Hospitality You may recall that on Wednesday, February 5, Columbus was under a Level 2 Snow Emergency and the preceding days had not been very nice either. Nonetheless, WPC members had committed to providing dinner for up to 300 people seeking shelter at the Y Family Center that night. Many hurdles were placed in the way of the WPC volunteers that day. Some who had offered to serve or provide food could not get out of their driveways or were afraid to drive (rightfully so). When the skeleton crew of servers arrived at WPC, we found the church doors locked up tight (closed for the day due to the Snow Emergency) and the church bus covered in ice and blocked in by a large plow. The food items that had been donated were sitting in the church kitchen, and the key to the bus was locked in the office. A call was placed to the Y Family Center to let them know that we would be late at the very least. Shortly thereafter, the Y Family Center staff called back to say that if we could just get there they would find enough food for us to serve, and in fact had already begun making spaghetti in case we could not access our food items. Just then, another church group arrived at WPC. One of those members had a key to the church and we were able to get inside and get to the food. However, the member did not have a key to the office, so we could not obtain a key to the bus. Two of our volunteers with four-wheel drive SUVs volunteered to transport the crew and food to the Y Family Center. The kitchen staff had spaghetti for 300 well underway, so we saved our cans of ravioli for our next dinner. We served the salad, bread and butter, bananas and milk that had been donated. Two more unexpected volunteers joined us, bringing our total crew count to nine. With perseverance, good camaraderie and more than a little help from the Lord above, we were able to serve the first dinner seating at 5:45 p.m. By the end of the night we had served approximately 250 dinners. Thanks to all the food donors and service volunteers who ventured out into the cold to help others during one of the worst winters in recent history. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS February 9, 2014 Dave & Jenny Cooper live in Worthington with their three children; Adam, Megan and Will. Dave works in sales and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoys coaching his children in their respective sports. He likes to travel and read a good book! Jenny works as a realtor with HER Realtor in Worthington, part-time assistant to a financial planner and a mom! Jenny enjoys spending time with family & friends, traveling, and rehabbing homes! Cile & Steve Durish live in Worthington. Kelly & Heather Whalen live in Worthington with their three children; Connor, Abby and Lily. Heather is a teacher and loves to read and bake! Kelly is an engineer and enjoys art and woodworking. Dave & Sara Van Slyke live in Columbus. Dave is an attorney and he enjoys sports and golf. Sara is a mental health therapist. Sara loves being a mommy and creating photo books. On March 3, Presbyterian Women United will Host the Hungry, in Fellowship Hall. Those Circle members assisting should plan to be at church from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to set up, prepare, serve and help clean up. Church members are encouraged to come and join in welcoming those who attend. Thank you.

6 The Membership and Fellowship Ministry is exploring ways to encourage hospitality and build relationships that support each other in Christian Community. We sincerely invite your opinion on these ideas. We see a need for: Singles events (open to the larger community); Fellowship Hall Greeters after worship; A group that focuses on the recent or almost there empty nesters; New Member Mentors would help new members become engaged with our church and aware of activities to support them and their families. Having name tags accessible and available every Sunday. Name tags would be really helpful to a new minister and to new members. It is a habit that requires your effort to start and maintain. Name Tag Sunday will be in late March, so please try to find your church magnetic name tag. If you want to order one, please contact Susan Marvin at smarvin@worthingtonpresbyterian.com or call the church office at Name tags do convey a sense of community and willingness to be engaged with others. Please drop a note to Membership and Fellowship on any of these ideas, other ideas, or your willingness to help us and drop off your note in the church office. Your voice is important. Thank you very much, Sandy Byers, chair Ice Skating Party When: Sunday, February 23, 2 4:00 p.m. Where: Dublin Chiller, 7001 Dublin Park Drive, in Dublin, Details: The cost per person is $10 (payable at the rink), which includes skating, skate rental, a private room for us to gather and enjoy snacks and drinks. Children under 4 are $4 each. Please note: all children MUST be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to Deb Timcho at debtom0610@gmail.com or WORK CAMP 2014 COMING UP SOON! This year s Senior High Youth Work Camp will be June 8-14 th. This year, we ll be working with Project Pittsburgh, a program that repairs homes and serves vulnerable homeowners in an urban setting. You can find out more about Project Pittsburgh by visiting their website, and by watching the YouTube video, v=1ijglezn1ns#t=176. After the estimated proceeds from our upcoming fundraisers, we expect the final cost to be approximately $300 per attendee. An informational meeting for youth, parents, and adults interested in serving as advisors/ volunteers will be held on February 23, immediately following the 10:00 a.m. worship service, in the Youth Room. Spaces and time are limited we will need a final roster of attendees no later than March 13 th. For more information, please contact Dwain Lee at or dlee@worthingtonpresbyterian.com. If you'd like to register, contact Karen Linden. ADVENTURES IN GOD S WORLD It s mid-february and each day we move close to another exciting year of Adventures in God s World, our summer Vacation Bible School! This year we will be at Highbanks Metro Park June 2-6 with the preschoolers here at the church. It takes many volunteers to make Adventures such a wonderful week and now is the time to sign on!!! Please contact Lynn Warner to express interest and find out more information! Registration won t begin until May, but planning is under way NOW! Don t miss out on the opportunity to make a difference in the life of others AND grow in your faith as well!

7 SOCK SUNDAY Please Note: The Celebration of Sound event scheduled for March 9, 2014, Missa Criolla is postponed until further notice. REHEARSALS: Chamber Singers Tuesday, March 11, 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, February 27, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 7:30 p.m. Renaissance Ensemble Saturday, March 1, 9:00 a.m. Music for Sunday, February 23 A Prayer for Tomorrow - Alan Pote The Carol and Chapel Choirs Music for Sunday, March 2 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Virgil Thompson The Chancel Choir In Nomine Jesu - Jakob Handl The Renaissance Ensemble Festival Capriccio - Barbara B. Kinyon The Joy Ringers Music for Wednesday, March 5 Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God Carl Mueller The Chancel Choir Music for Sunday, March 9 Out of the Deep - John Rutter The Chancel Choir with Mary Davis Fetherston, cellist What a Friend - Jack Schrader The Chamber Singers O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee Barbara B. Kinyon The Westminster Bells Music for Sunday, March 16 Stay With Us - Walter Pelz The Chancel Choir with Ella O Neil, oboist Music for Sunday, March 23 Choir Plus Musical The Tale of the Three Trees - Alan Pote The Cherub, Carol and Chapel Choirs Due to the extreme weather conditions, most of our homeless and poor are in need of warm socks. Missions is declaring that on March 2 nd we designate it as Sock Sunday. If you could please bring a package of new adult or children's socks, Missions will see to it that cold feet can snuggle in warm socks. We will be collecting at all of the doors when you arrive. Thank you for your constant support and you love of Jesus in helping the poor. The March Dinner Mixer event will be on Saturday, March 22. Sign-up to participate as a "guest" at 0D4FA9AD23A2FF2-guest1 and share fellowship and a meal with a small group from our congregation in one of the Dinner Mixer Host s homes. The congregation at WPC is a large and varied group. No matter how long you've been at the church, there are many people to discover and meet. The purpose of the dinner mixer events is to allow church members to share fellowship and a meal with others they may not have the opportunity to interact with otherwise. Sign-up today so we can mix it up...to make our church family feel that much closer! The Mission Committee will be having another rummage sale in the spring of Please start saving your treasures! We especially need children s clothes, toys, strollers, etc. DO NOT START BRINGING YOUR ITEMS TO THE CHURCH, (we have very limited storage space) however, if you are moving and must get rid of your things now, please contact Leslie Snyder at or lesliesnyder54@gmail.com and she will try to help store items for you.

8 CHURCH CALENDAR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 8:00 AM Worship, Rev. O'Neil preaching, Chapel 9:00 AM Religious Studies Book Club, Room 112 9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111 9:00 AM History of Christianity, Library 9:00 AM Confirmation Class, Youth Room 9:00 AM Church School: Grades 6-7, Room :00 AM Worship, Dr. Sigmon, Choir Plus sings 10:00 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery 10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 1, See signs 11:00 AM Work Camp Information Meeting, Youth Room 11:20 AM REACT With the Preacher, Chapel 2:00 PM Family Ice Skating Event, Chiller Dublin 3:30 PM T.O.A.S.T., Youth Room MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 1:00 PM Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team, Library 7:00 PM Ministry of Faith Development, Room 222 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 5:00 PM Yoga, Chapel 5:30 PM Weight Watchers, Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM Evening Circle of Grace, Library WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 8:00 AM Personnel Committee, Offsite 12:30 PM ROMEO's Lunch, OSU Golf Course 6:30 PM Pastor's Bible Study, Chapel 6:30 PM PNC, Library 6:35 PM Joy Ringers, Sanctuary 8:00 PM AA, Fellowship Hall; ALANON, Room 222 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 7:45 AM Finance Committee Meeting, Library 9:00 AM Preschool Music Program, Chapel 4:00 PM Carillon Chimes, Chapel 4:30 PM Choir Plus, See wall signs 4:45 PM Little Trebles, Room 222 6:45 PM Westminster Bells, Chapel 7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room, Sanctuary FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 7:00 PM YAHAs, Fellowship Hall SATURDAY, MARCH 1 7:30 AM Men's Breakfast/Bible Study, Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM Renaissance Ensemble, Sanctuary SUNDAY, MARCH 2 8:00 AM Worship, Rev. O'Neil preaching, Chapel 9:00 AM Religious Studies Book Club, Room 112 9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111 9:00 AM History of Christianity, Library 9:00 AM Confirmation Class, Youth Room 9:00 AM Church School: Grades 6-7, Room :00 AM Worship, Dr. Sigmon preaching, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery 10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 12, See signs 11:20 AM REACT With the Preacher, Chapel 3:30 PM T.O.A.S.T. Senior High Activity, Youth Room MONDAY, MARCH 3 4:30 PM Hosting the Hungry, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen 7:00 PM Stated Session, Chapel TUESDAY, MARCH 4 5:00 PM Yoga, Chapel 5:30 PM Weight Watchers, Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, Library WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 ASH WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM NNEMAP Breakdown, Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM Sacristy Guild, Sanctuary 12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline, Susan Marvin 6:30 PM Choir Warm Up, Choir Room 6:30 PM PNC, Library 7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Service, Sanctuary 8:00 PM AA, Fellowship Hall; ALANON, Room 222 8:15 PM Chancel Choir, Sanctuary THURSDAY, MARCH 6 12:30 PM Christian Life Circle, Room 222 4:00 PM Carillon Chimes, Chapel 4:30 PM Choir Plus, See wall signs 4:45 PM Little Trebles, Room 222 6:45 PM Westminster Bells, Chapel 7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room, Sanctuary FRIDAY, MARCH 7 SATURDAY, MARCH 8 SUNDAY, MARCH 9 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS 8:00 AM Worship, Rev. O'Neil preaching, Chapel 9:00 AM Religious Studies Book Club, Room 112 9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111 9:00 AM History of Christianity, Library 9:00 AM Confirmation Class, Youth Room 9:00 AM Church School: Grades 6-7, Room :00 AM Worship, Rev. Lee preaching, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery 10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 12, See signs 11:20 AM REACT With the Preacher, Chapel 3:30 PM T.O.A.S.T. Senior High Activity, Youth Room MONDAY, MARCH 10 7:00 PM Mission Ministry, Room 222 7:00 PM PEO, Chapel 7:00 PM Facilities Committee, Room 113 TUESDAY, MARCH 11 9:00 AM Preschool Community Group, Chapel 5:00 PM Yoga, Chapel 5:30 PM Weight Watchers, Fellowship Hall 6:45 PM Pretty in Pink, Library 7:00 PM Membership / Fellowship Committee, Room 222 7:00 PM Youth Committee, Youth Room 7:30 PM Chamber Singers Rehearsal, Sanctuary WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 9:00 AM Preschool Community Group, Chapel 6:30 PM Pastor's Bible Study, Chapel 6:30 PM PNC, Office Work Room 6:35 PM Joy Ringers, Sanctuary 7:00 PM Book Lovers, Library 8:00 PM AA, Fellowship Hall; ALANON, Room 222

9 THURSDAY, MARCH 13 4:00 PM Carillon Chimes, Chapel 4:30 PM Choir Plus, See wall signs 4:45 PM Little Trebles, Room 222 6:45 PM Westminster Bells, Chapel 7:15 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room, Sanctuary FRIDAY, MARCH 14 SATURDAY, MARCH 15 7:30 AM Men's Breakfast/Bible Study, Fellowship Hall SUNDAY, MARCH 16 8:00 AM Worship, Rev. O'Neil preaching, Chapel 9:00 AM Religious Studies Book Club, Room 112 9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111 9:00 AM History of Christianity, Library 9:00 AM Confirmation Class, Youth Room 10:00 AM Worship, Dr. Sigmon preaching, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery 10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 12, See signs 11:20 AM REACT With the Preacher, Chapel MONDAY, MARCH 17 9:00 AM Preschool Music Program, Chapel 7:00 PM Faith, Growth, and Adult Education, Room 222 TUESDAY, MARCH 18 11:15 AM Tai Chi, Chapel 5:00 PM Yoga, Chapel 5:30 PM Weight Watchers, Fellowship Hall 6:30 PM Worship & the Arts, Room 112 7:00 PM Board of Deacons, Chapel WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 8:30 AM NNEMAP Breakdown, Fellowship Hall 12:00 PM Presbyterian Women United, Fellowship Hall 6:30 PM Pastor's Bible Study, Chapel 6:30 PM PNC, Library 6:35 PM Joy Ringers, Sanctuary 8:00 PM AA, Fellowship Hall; ALANON, Room 222 THURSDAY, MARCH 20 9:00 AM Sacristy Guild, Sanctuary 9:30 AM MOMS Club, Nursery 2:00 PM Tower Tidings Deadline, Karen Linden 4:00 PM Carillon Chimes, Chapel 4:30 PM Choir Plus, See wall signs 4:45 PM Little Trebles, Room 222 7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room, Sanctuary FRIDAY, MARCH 21 SATURDAY, MARCH 22 9:30 AM Choir Plus Musical Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Deacon Dinner Mixer, Offsite SUNDAY, MARCH 23 PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:00 AM Worship, Rev. O'Neil preaching, Chapel 9:00 AM Religious Studies Book Club, Room 112 9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111 9:00 AM History of Christianity, Library 9:00 AM Confirmation Class, Youth Room 10:00 AM Choir Plus Musical, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery 11:00 AM Deacon Pancake Breakfast, Fellowship Hall MONDAY, MARCH 24 1:00 PM Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team, Library 6:00 PM McCormick Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM Ministry of Faith Development, Room 222 TUESDAY, MARCH 25 11:15 AM Tai Chi, Chapel 12:00 PM Tower Tidings Mailing, Fellowship Hall 5:00 PM Yoga, Chapel 5:30 PM Weight Watchers, Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM Evening Circle of Grace, Library WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 8:00 AM Personnel Committee, Offsite 12:30 PM ROMEO's Lunch, OSU Golf Course 6:30 PM Pastor's Bible Study, Chapel 6:30 PM PNC, Library 6:35 PM Joy Ringers, Sanctuary 8:00 PM AA, Fellowship Hall; ALANON, Room 222 THURSDAY, MARCH 27 7:45 AM Finance Committee Meeting, Library 9:00 AM Preschool Music Program, Chapel 4:30 PM Y Family, Bus 7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room, Sanctuary FRIDAY, MARCH 28 SATURDAY, MARCH 29 ITEMS NEEDED A family is in need of a gently used washer, dryer, twin bed and/or a refrigerator. If you have any of these items, please contact John Hamilton at Dr. Mack Sigmon, Interim Senior Pastor Lynn Warner, Director of Christian Education David Rives, Director of Music Brett Greene, Organist/Associate Director of Music Leia Bame, Nursery Coordinator Rev. Charlotte O Neil, Interim Associate Pastor Darlene Bitter, Preschool Director Patty Wiechel, Food Service Manager Philip M. Hazelton, Pastor Emeritus Juanita Harrison, Music Director Emerita 773 High Street, Worthington, Ohio , (Office) (Fax) Website: wpchurch@worthingtonpresbyterian.com Supplement to Tower Tidings, (USPS ) Dwain Lee, Pastor for Congregational Care & Youth Mary Brake, Financial Assistant Karen Linden, Program Assistant Susan Marvin, Administrative Assistant

10 Worthington Presbyterian Church 773 High Street Worthington, Ohio Telephone: Fax: Periodical Postage Paid Columbus, Ohio Address Service Requested Use this line to place the label on straight! Dedicated to helping children in foster care feel valued and comforted For the month of February, partner with the Missions Committee to serve and support My Very Own Blanket! Make a difference in the life of a child in foster care and provide a child at Worthington Presbyterian Church with an opportunity to serve others! Become a part of helping us celebrate 15 years of My Very Own Blanket by sponsoring one or more fleece blankets for $15 each and you will be providing security, comfort and most of all a smile to a child in the foster care system! Then in March, the children at Worthington Presbyterian Church, during Sunday school, will "tie" and finish the fleece blankets to be donated to My Very Own Blanket! Our goal is for our children to complete and donate 100 blankets! All donations are tax deductible and checks can be made out to Worthington Presbyterian Church (WPC) writing MVOB in the memo line. Thanks Sew Much... Together, we provide a lot. DEACON SPONSORED PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday, March 23 in the Fellowship Hall Following the 10:00 a.m. service Chris Cakes of Ohio will be flipping all the pancakes you can eat!! Tower Tidings, (USPS ) is published monthly by Worthington Presbyterian Church, 773 High Street, Worthington, Ohio Periodical class postage paid at Columbus, Ohio