Happy Timers Enjoy Concert

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1 A publication of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Tulsa Vol. 19, Number 5 March 7, :00 Traditional, Sanctuary 9:45 Breakfast for Children, FH 10:15 All Sunday School classes *11:30 Common Ground Worship, FH * Later starting time 6:00 pm The Loft Worship Service North end of Youth Lounge, 4th floor 1st and 3 rd Sundays) What s in this Issue Pastor s Pen 2 Youth Corner 2 Church Calendar 3 Member Birthdays 4 Pastor s Class 4 Attendance/Gifts 4 Prayer Chapel 5 Notes from Paul 6 Summer Church Camp 7 Wilder Side 7 Ruthie wilder - Prayer facebookcatch & Cares FCC on 7 MIdweek Facebook Peak 8 Serving Schedule 8 Daylight Savings March 9 Communion to Home- Centered Members will be served Sunday, March 9th. All Elders are to participate. Happy Timers Enjoy Concert Owasso Baptist Village Choir Entertains with Musical Variety Some thirty Happy Timers were treated to a concert by a group of fellow senior citizens from the Baptist Village Choir in Owasso. The group performed musical numbers ranging from Goodbye World to the Hallejuah Chorus from Handel s Messiah. Their director, Chaplain Steve Williams, also shared some information about the amenities of living at Baptist Village. The camaraderie of singing in a large choir is certainly one of them. Happy Timer Berneita Semones said she enjoyed both the singing and the lunch prepared by Rev. Carol Lawson, who prepares meals for this occasion on a voluntary basis, because she loves to cook. The next Happy Timer event is also a concert set for Thursday, March 27. Founded in 1904, the Hyechka Chorus is an all volunteer women's choral group which has been singing for over 100 years. The group performs three times a year and at various outreach venues in the city. Many of the members are former or current music professionals or music educators. Their repertoire ranges from classical to Broadway to gospel to Disney. The performance music this spring includes This Little Light of Mine, Every Time I Feel the Spirit, I Never Saw a Moor, Hail Holy Queen, Golden Slumbers, as well as solo musical offerings from several of our members. The director is Elizabeth Smith Curtis. The accompanist is Susie Monger Daugherty.

2 Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Mark 10:14b NRSV These storied words of Jesus find special meaning to the Christian faithful, as the good news has been passed down from generation unto generation since Jesus himself spoke these words. Our church has especially found deep meaning in them as we have not only sought to nurture the children in our church but also reached out to our local community through our van program and Sunday morning children s and youth ministries. Through the dedication of van drivers who wake up extra early so as to pick up children from their homes and stay late to take them back home; through the generosity of our Sunday School classes that make sure there is breakfast each Sunday morning when the children arrive; through the outpouring of financial support to keep this ministry going; through the perseverance of teachers who strive to make a difference; and through the sacrifice of personal time and energy to be an adult sponsor or mentor, our church has been working to empower the lives of young people through the love of Jesus Christ. We take seriously the lives and spirits of all children who come to FCC, and we are constantly looking for more ways to bring them into a closer relationship with Christ and to the world. Beginning later this month, we are renewing our commitment to touch the lives of young children in our church through a new Children s Worship program that will be held in the new Prayer Chapel during the contemporary worship service. This program intends to help children find a voice to raise and make a joyful noise through song, learn scripture and read it to one another, discover the power and discipline of prayer, hear the good news in a way that is relevant to their young lives and in language that they understand, and begin to experience Holy Communion as a worshiping body. This is not just kids worship, but worship in a way that help kids grow in the faith and learn what it means to practice it in community. It is what the Church has been doing all along, and now is the time for us to begin the process anew. If we are serious in our commitment to children, then we need help making this important part of the Christian faith happen for them. Maybe you like to sing with children and teach them songs. Maybe you like to help kids learn how to pray. Maybe you like to share the story of Jesus with them in a children s message. Maybe you like to open their hearts and minds to the wonder of God s mystery. Maybe you like to be playful with them and find the joy of God s laughter and delight. Maybe you want to be a Christian grandparent to children who really need one. There are all kinds of ways to make a difference and help our church be Church for these young persons. Please prayerfully consider how you can be a part of our Children s Worship and bring children to Jesus and into the kingdom of God. Contact Beverly or Rev. Michael in the church office for more details. Soli Deo Gloria, Rev. Michael Youth Corner Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs Roller Skating Trip The Youth had a great time rollerskating with the JYF on Sunday, February 23, We have 79 youth, children and adults from FCC who took the rink. I was so proud to see so many of our high school youth helping the younger ones put on skates, tie them, learn how to skate and help them up when they fell. Not only did the youth have a great time on the trip, but they also did a lot of mentor work with the little kids who look up to them without even realizing it. The youth roller danced to songs such as Beautiful and YMCA. We came away with kids of all ages skating and no broken bones (which is always a plus!) I would say we had a successful trip. More skating party photos at: /

3 FCC Activities and Opportunities Friday, March 7 No activities planned Saturday, March 8 Communion Preparation: Margaret Culley and Elizabeth Utley Sunday, March 9 First Sunday of Lent Communion to Home-Centered NEACCO Prayer Calendar: Odyssey Christian, Jenks - Phil Ball 9:00 Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:45 Breakfast for the Children, FH 10:15-11:15 All Sunday School classes 10:15-11:15 Pastor s Class Get Acquainted - Luke :30 Common Ground Worship, Fellowship Hall 11:45 Children s Worship, Prayer Chapel 12:30 2:30 Intergenerational Sandwich Extravaganza, FH Make 300 sandwiches for Iron Gate Ministry AFTERNOON CHILDREN S PROGRAMS (Pre-K 5 th grades) 12:30 2:30 (Junior Youth Fellowship) 3 rd floor children s rooms YOUTH PROGRAMS (6 th 12 th grades) 12:30 2:30 (Chi Rho and CYF), Helping with Sandwich Extravaganza, FH 6:00 Loft Worship, 4th Floor (rescheduled from March 2) Monday, March 10 Elder of the Week: Sandra Lewis 8:00 Prayer Breakfast, FirstWatch, 8101 E. 68 th St., Devotion: Sandra Lewis 6:00 Ministry Council, EFH 7:00 Camp Christian Board Meeting, NFH Tuesday, March 11 9:30 Prayer Group, Library Wednesday, March 12 1:00 Staff Meeting, EFH 1:30 4:20 TCC Writers Group, Library, Mid-Week Peak 5:30 Light Supper, FH - $5.00 6:00 Bible Study, FH According to Mark Adult Choir Program 7:00 Sanctuary Choir, Choir Rm. Thursday, March 13 10:30 Noon Disciples Women (CWF) in EFH 11:45 NACBA Lunch and Program, SFH Friday, March 14 No events scheduled Saturday, March 15 Communion Preparation: Charles Crews and Mary Lynn Howard Sunday, March 16 Second Sunday of Lent NEACCO Prayer Calendar: South Grand Lake, Langley - Gina Jackson 9:00 Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:45 Breakfast for the Children, FH 10:15-11:15 All Sunday School classes 11:30 Common Ground Worship, Fellowship Hall 11:45 Children s Worship, Prayer Chapel 12:30 2:30 Pastor s Class God and Creation NO AFTERNOON CHILDREN OR YOUTH PROGRAMS 6:00 The Loft Worship Service, North end of the Youth Lounge, 4 th floor Monday, March 17 Spring Break Vision to be published Elder of the Week: Rihab Garner 8:00 Prayer Breakfast, FirstWatch, 8101 E. 68th St.; Devotion: Rihab Garner Tuesday, March 18 9:30 Prayer Group, Library Wednesday, March 19 10:00 CDC Chapel Time, Double Ring room 1:00 Staff Meeting, EFH NO Mid-Week Peak - Happy Spring Break! Adult Choir Program 7:00 Sanctuary Choir, Choir Rm. Thursday, March 20 10:00 Sewing Group, Rm. 101 Friday, March 21 No events scheduled Saturday, March 22 Communion Preparation: Vi Kennett and Barbara Iverson Sunday, March 23 Third Sunday of Lent NEACCO Prayer Calendar: First Christian, Mannford Jay Hoyt 9:45 Breakfast for the Children, FH 10:15-11:15 All Sunday School classes 11:30 Common Ground Worship, Fellowship Hall 11:45 Children s Worship, Prayer Chapel 9:00 Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 12:30 2:30 Pastor s Class Jesus and Communion AFTERNOON CHILDREN S PROGRAMS (Pre-K 5 th grades) Noon 2:30 (Junior Youth Fellowship) 3 rd floor children s rooms YOUTH PROGRAMS (6 th 12 th grades) 12:15 1:15 (Chi Rho and CYF), 4 th floor Youth Rooms Gifts Given Camp Christian Updates In honor of Mary Byrne and Beverly Vale, given by Jay and Mary Lou Gibson Ziglar Scholarship In memory of Arthena Young, given by Richard and Peggy Ziglar Page 3

4 Attendance and Gifts Sunday, February 23, 2014 Worship 9:00 Sanctuary 11:15 Common Ground The Loft na Total Adults Children Total Worship Attendance 225 Sunday School Preschool 22 Elementary 52 Youth Adults Total Attendance 202 Finances General Fund $ 2, Sunday School Loose Offering Total $2, WWBS Fund $ Week of Compassion On February 23, Jane McKinney and the Hospitality Committee surprised two hardworking young women who literally have only a moment to spare as they go about the many tasks they manage each workday. Jane says Mary Byrne and Beverly Vale Brown have tirelessly filled in the gaps, when FCC went through a belt-tightening period, making possible a continued quality of service at FCC Tulsa. at FCC Tulsa. Caught me by surprise -- and that s hard to do! Thanks you one and all for the expressions of care, gratitude and support. The cards and personal notes written by many of you touched my heart deeply. I am so thankful to be a part of the First Christian family, as we serve God and others together. Beverly Vale Brown Director of Children s MInistries Sunday, March 2, 2014 Ice and Snow - No Van Service Worship 9:00 Prayer Chapel 11:15 Common Ground The Loft Total Adults Children Total Worship Attendance 26 9 na Sunday School Preschool 1 Elementary Youth 7 5 Adults 9 Total Attendance 22 Finances General Fund $ 5, Sunday School 0.00 Loose Offering 0.00 Total $ 5, WWBS Fund $ What a wonderful surprise Beverly and I had on February 23rd! My heart is full of thanks for all of the thoughtful cards and gifts bestowed on me that day, and especially for my church family members who took time to show their appreciation for my work here over the last 32 years. It is an honor to serve God in this church, living in hope and faith that together we will fulfill the ministry that God has given us here in this place and time. Blessings, Mary Byrne Business Administrator March March 6: Isabella Cawvey, Jaared Hildebrandt, Sande Morgan, David Thompson, Maggie Thompson March 8: Mardell Campbell, Janet Haskin March 9: Pat Linton March 10: Bob Miler March 11: Suzanne Beree, Margaret Culley, Leah Gann March 12: Candace Berry, Joey Bowlin March 13: Lindsay Swanson March 14: Eden Coffee Dyer, Molly Krumme March 15: Faye Fletcher, Helen Pummill March 18: Connie Page, Jared Page March 19: Emma Alspaugh March 21: Rick McKee March 23: Karen Griffin, Michael Major, Norman White March 27: Daycia Ruff March 29: Madelynn Dawson, Jason Duncan, Olivia Largess March 30: Bill Northcutt 2014 Spring Schedule Pastor s Class March 9 Pastor s Class 10:15-11:15 March 16 Pastor s Class 12:30-2:30 March 23 Pastor s Class 12:30-2:30 March 30 Pastor s Class till 2:30 April 6 Pastor s Class till 2:30 April 13 Pastor s Class till 2:30 April 20 Easter Sunday - No class April 27 Pastor s Class till 2:30 May 4 Pastor s Class till 2:30 May 11 Confessions of Faith - No class May 18 Pastor s Class till 2:30 June 8 Baptisms - One service 10:30 Page 4

5 Oh, the weather outside is frightful... This past Sunday we were hit by yet another winter storm, causing roads to become icy and travel hazardous for many. In such situations, I always encourage people to use their good judgment and either exercise caution when attempting to get to church or just to stay home if its too dangerous. I remember when it snowed six inches on May 1 in Amarillo, so this may not be the last time our area will face the guile of Old Man Winter. Let s just hope that we haven t meteorological motivation for singing Christmas Carols during Holy Week! For those few who were able this past Sunday to brave the Tulsa roads (beyond their usual treachery, that is), we enjoyed a special treat: a sneak preview of the new Prayer Chapel! Now, you may be asking yourself, Where is the Prayer Chapel?? and for good reason the space hasn t been used for worship in perhaps fifty years or more. However, thanks to the winter storm and our reduced attendance, we moved traditional worship for that one morning from the Sanctuary to the Prayer Chapel and enjoyed an intimate gathering of souls joined in song and prayer, scripture and sermon, all around the Lord s Table. Our resident church historian Kevin Gray notes: The original chapel is depicted on the 1917 blueprints for the sanctuary building. It originally included the space now taken up by the hallway that goes between the southeast entrance and the back stairwell near the Patrian classroom. It was outfitted with hanging light fixtures similar to (but less ornate) than the ones that originally hung in the sanctuary foyer. The space was designed to provide a more intimate worship space than the 1250 seat sanctuary. From anecdotal information I heard many years ago, it was the setting for quite a few smaller weddings and a few funerals as well. During the 1920 s and 1930 s, most often when Claude Hill was pastor, the chapel was used as an overflow space on Sunday mornings. On Easter Sunday, it was not uncommon for the entire sanctuary to be filled to capacity. A speaker system connected the sanctuary to the chapel, and the room s proximity to the organ cabinets for the sanctuary allowed for the music to be clearly heard in the chapel. Once the sanctuary was filled, the chapel would be filled with worshippers who would sit in the rows of chairs, listen to the scriptures and message through the speakers, and sing right along with the rest of the congregation during the hymns. Essentially an early version of the Life Church offcampus concept. Just in this case, only a few feet away. The room underwent major changes in the 1966 renovation... The enlarged organ, lowered choir loft and other cosmetic changes in the sanctuary caused the chapel to lose its western aisle to make the back hallway. At the same time, to maintain the room s space, the arches that originally went along both walls were removed, historic light fixtures were removed, the ceiling was lowered and an acoustical tile ceiling was installed, and the large dividers were installed to separate the chapel from the reception area. The windows have always been of interest to folks that see them- they look different than the others in the building. Stained glass experts have examined them and agree with my opinion- and the only photographic evidence we have- that they were intentionally different to make the space stand out as a different type of worship space. They are made of what is called cathedral glass. That glass is typified by its bold, clear colors- typically in jewel tones like red, green and blue. The glass was then stipple painted with black paint that was then fired into the glass in a high-temperature kiln. The effect is to have brilliant colors while still diminishing the brightness to a tolerable level. Keep in mind that as the eastern wall of the church, these windows are on fire in the morning, when services or classes would be in session. The stippling is an ancient technique that allows the light transfusion to be minimized.. The old Chapel served many functions over the years, including being the location for the Friendship-Galilean Sunday School class, a gathering space for PTS graduates, and most recently storage. The room had long ago ceased to be used as sacred space, and no one knows where its unique carpet originated (although there is one theory involving Goldie Hawn and Laugh In). So many memories, so many sacred moments, so many years ago... When the Evangelism Committee undertook remodeling the old reception area into our new Welcome Room, many wondered what we would ever do with the remaining two-thirds of the area on the other side of the partition. Facing the question, What do our facilities facilitate? it became clear that such a space had more potential for ministry than being a grand storage closet. After important things were relocated and the junk cleared, the creative minds of Mary Byrne, Robin Dowling, and Cassie Sexton- Riggs found a paint scheme that brought together the colors of the cathedral-glass windows and the special carpet quite well. Coupled with a vision of how the room could be used for ministry and what that would entail, a plan was formed to turn the space into a multi-use chapel once again. Page 5

6 The entire custodial staff worked long and hard on clearing the walls of obsolete thermostats and conduits; painting the walls, window sills, crown moulding, and baseboards; running sound, video, and electrical cable beneath the carpet and above the ceiling tiles; and giving the carpet a long-overdue deep-cleaning. Thanks to donations from the Homebuilders classroom and swapping out with some from the Double Ring classroom, there were now enough matching chairs to seat just over sixty persons. The Yamaha grand piano and kneeler from the Homebuilders classroom were moved into the space along with the lectern (which was the original pulpit from 1920!) and the old communion table from just outside the Sanctuary (also original from 1920!). It has taken seven weeks of keeping at it, doing one thing at a time and slowly checking things off the to-do list, and there are still a few finishing touches to be done, but the fruits of all this labor found an early harvest this past Sunday when the room became sacred space once again as Christians gathered in worship of the Living God and celebrated the good news in Jesus Christ. However, the Prayer Chapel isn t just a space for reduced- or overflowattendance Sundays. It will be used every week for Children s Worship during the contemporary worship service. Special meetings and workshops will be held there, thanks to the sound equipment from the Homebuilders classroom as well as an extra projector, screen, and computer from around the building. (The Oklahoma Region was to hold its pre-lenten service for D.O.C. clergy there Monday evening but it was cancelled due to the weather.) We will hold a Holy Week prayer vigil inside its walls. There is even a wedding scheduled for inside the Prayer Chapel at the end of this month! Page 6 Now that it has been cleared of clutter, received a new cleaning, and given the tools for ministry, the space has received a new life for serving God. The old once-upon-atime chapel has become the renewed Prayer Chapel fit and trim for ministry once again. But isn t that how it is with us? As disciples of Christ, following the footsteps of our Master as faithfully as we can, we sometimes find ourselves having collected a good bit of dust from the years journey a bit too much dust sometimes! In those moments of reflection, we must humble ourselves and seek what God wants us to keep and continue and what God needs us to let go, making space for God to do something new and wonderful in our lives and repurposing ourselves for God s work in the world. Now the onus is on us. Our facilities are able to facilitate. Our space has been reclaimed for the sacred once again. Our duty is to ensure it gets put to good use. I m not only referring to the Prayer Chapel or the entirety of FCC s physical campus but more importantly our congregation as a whole in its spiritual vitality, outreach to the community, and sharing of the good news of God s love in Jesus Christ. From days of ashen nostalgia to a future filled with possibility, God has claimed us, empowered us, and called us to rise up once again and build a church of living stones no matter how old or young we are, no matter the challenge our commission presents, no matter the stormy weather on our horizon, because nothing is impossible with God. Dear friends, we are on our Lenten journey, preparing for the new life Easter brings. Let us say a prayer together and now bravely walk forward to the cross and into the glorious future beyond, both for the life of our church and for the life of the world to come. Soli Deo Gloria, Rev. Michael Angels Watching over Us I took full advantage of this Snow Day by doing some off-roading in my truck. Everything was going great, up until the time the truck became stuck. Before I had a chance to even consider the situation, I looked up the hill, and saw a jeep coming to the rescue. The guy in the jeep happened to have a tow rope and a hitch. I dug through the frozen tundra, tethered rope to frame, and in a short time had the truck extricated from the muck. At the end of the ordeal I handed the guy some cash. He wouldn t take it. We shook hands, and went our separate ways. I tend to think angels come in all forms, shapes, and sizes. Paul

7 Summer Church Camp Do you remember your youthful experiences at Church Camp? Mine left a lasting impression on me and helped shape the person I have become. The children and youth have received their camp forms, and they are quickly returning them! It is our desire that every child, no matter what their financial status is, will be able to attend church camp. First Christian Church members have been very generous in donating to the Camp Scholarship Fund each year, and again we would like to ask for your support so that we can again make camp attendance a reality for all who wish to participate. We are being intentional to submit our applications in a timely fashion so that we can take advantage of the early bird registration discount and a No Child Left Behind grant as well. If you have it in your heart and are able to sponsor a child for camp this year or make any donation to the Camp Scholarship Fund we would be deeply appreciative. At this time we have: 12 Registered for Discovery Camp, 16 Registered for Triple Camp, 2 Registered for CYF Camp The average cost to send a child to camp is: Triple Camp $ Discovery Camp $ CYF Camp $ Thanks to the generosity of church members, each year we are able to scholarship camp fees and provide toiletry kits, flip flops and towels for our FCC Campers. Beverly Vale Brown Director of Children s Ministries Prayers and Cares HOSPITALIZED BEREAVEMENT St. Francis: Pat Dalby Jim McKinney s sister passed away HEALTH Kay Bauter Bernie Bowers Marcia Boyd Jerry Carlton Peggie Clendenin Pat and Jim Dalby Jeff Daniel David and Beth Dunning Carolyn Dyer Les and Marcia Hames George Hauger Louis Hayward Brandy Iliff Dan Kimes, organ tuner Paul Moffett Rossie Patterson Ruth Reather Veda Riggs Sarah Jane Sackett On the Wilder Side Sunday was a strange day. I decided not to get out and slide around on the ice. I let the weatherman intimidate me. Remember when we had news, weather and sports and that was all? Now we get the weather every five minutes and they just say the same thing over and over. If we really pay attention to them, we would never leave the house. On Feb. 20, Joe Wilkerson s kids gave him a 90th birthday party at the Jazz Hall of Fame. Lots of family and friends...grand and great grandchildren, and fortunately his friends are those fun talented people who entertained at our Jazz to the World. The pretty lady in the red dress even sang Happy Birthday, Mr. Wilkerson aka Marilyn Monroe! Did you see the cute picture of Olivia Hauger in the World last Mark Smith, brother-in-law of Rex Daugherty Beverly Southard Libby Stoppard Vicki Vandivort Les and Wanda Warehime Anne Webb Joy Welsh Joe Wilkinson Ray and Sharon Wright OTHER Turner and Anderson families Our Youth Program Volunteers Pray for Peace HEIRLINES Jonathan and Jamie Vale s baby girl, Aberdeen Opal Vale was born February 28 week telling about her going to the Australian Open junior Quarterfinals last month? Her coach is an assistant coach at TU, and an international tennis player himself, and he says she can play collegiately or go pro. Her options are wide open. Olivia is a sophomore at Booker T. I saw Celeste Barrow on Chanel 6, at Reasors stocking up on groceries before the snow came in. I hope every one is all tucked in and warm! See you next Sunday for sure. Ruthie Booker T. Washington sophomore Olivia Hauger practices at the TU Case Tennis Center in Tulsa. Page 7

8 The First Christian Church VISION (USPS ) is published semi-monthly for its members by First Christian Church at 913 South Boulder Ave., Tulsa, OK, Periodicals postage paid at Tulsa, OK. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VISION, 913 S. Boulder Ave., Tulsa, OK Sunday School Class News Aga-Patrian Last Sunday: Cancelled because of weather Double Ring Next Sunday: Bob Rorschach will teach our lesson. Last Sunday: We were small in number (7). Clarke Kendall will save his lesson for next time. Class Concerns: Keep in your prayers our class members that are hurting. 7 present. JAG Serving Schedule Sunday, March 9 Elder Prayers: 9:00 Kathy Davis, offering; Bob Garner, communion Scripture Reader: Bernie Bowers Elder of the Week: (March 10) Sandra Lewis Communion Preparation: Elizabeth Utley and Margaret Culley Deacons serving communion: Darlene Blackburn, Margaret Culley, Susan McKee, Kate Northcutt, Thressa Northcutt, Tom Nulf, Bob Parks, Sue Parks, Elizabeth Utley, Hunter Blackburn Greeters: Winnie Stanbery and Peggie Clendenin Flowers for Sunday, March 9: The flowers are given by Sue Trimble in loving memory of her daughter, Jane, whose birthday would have been March 8th. Flower delivery week of March 9: Bill Osteen Serving Schedule Sunday, March 16 Elder Prayers: 9:00 James Howard, offering; Richard Lawson, communion Scripture Reader: Helen Pummill Elder of the Week: (March 17) Rihab Garner Communion Preparation: Charles Crews and Mary Lynn Howard Deacons serving communion: Charles Crews, Mary Lynn Howard, Barbara Iverson, Vi Kennett, Susan Prabhu, Andrea Rumley, Wayne Rumley, Winnie Stanbery, Don Swanson, David Thompson, Maggie Thompson Greeters: Paul and Mardell Campbell Flowers for Sunday, March 16: The flowers are given by Dorothy Wells in memory of her parents, Maurice and Marie Hadaway. Flower delivery week of March 16: Helen and Bill Pummill Sojourners Next Sunday: Judah to serve Nebbuchadnezzar. We will study Chapter 27. Last Sunday: No class - icy weather 2 present. CB Intergenerational Sandwich Extravaganza! Sunday, March 9, 12:30 2:30 - FH Make 300 sandwiches for Iron Gate Ministry Baby Girl! Children's Ministry Director, Beverly Vale Brown, is the joyous grandmother of a new baby girl, Aberdeen Opal Vale, born Feb. 28th to Jamie and Jonathan Vale. According to Mark Wednesday, March 12 at Midweek Peak from 6:00 7:00 p.m. (optional dinner at 5:30 p.m. $5.00) Fellowship Hall Led by Rev. Michael Riggs Wednesday, March 19 NO Mid-Week Peak Happy Spring Break! Page 8