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ARDMORE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5 West Montgomery Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003-1599 Phone: 610-642-6650 admin@ardmorepres.org www.ardmorepres.org Please notify the office if you prefer to get your newsletter via email. 12 Ardmore Presbyterian Church The APC Corner-stone We are members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. (Ephesians 2:19b-20) September 2014 From Our Pastor James Hodsden: There s No Place Like Home. Celebrating Our 107th Year of Service to the Lord Jesus Christ ARDMOREPRESBYTERIANCHURCH JamesHodsden,M.Div.,Pastor(pastor@ardmorepres.org) SturgisPoorman,M.Div.,ParishAssociate(sspjrp@yahoo.com) GaryGarletts,M.M.,AAGO,DirectorofMusic/Organist(music@ardmorepres.org) MarianneUnger,M.Div.,CoordinatorofYouthandChildrenMinistries(christianed@ardmorepres.org) MichelleButera,InterimDirectorofWeekdayPreschool(preschooldirector@ardmorepres.org) PearlieDiesinger,PreschoolAdministrator/ChurchSecretary(preschool@ardmorepres.org) RaelynHarman,ChurchAdministrator(admin@ardmorepres.org) DonTokash,Finance(finance@ardmorepres.org) JimMoore,Custodian WeallrememberDorothyGale swordsfromtheendofthewizardofoz.undertheguidanceoftheglynda thegoodwitch,dorothyclicksherrubyslippersandoffersthewordsasanincantation.magically,thegirl wakesupinkansasunderthewatchfulcareofauntieemandunclehenry. Dorothy sstorybeginswithalongingtobesomewhere OvertheRainbow. Thankstoatornadoshegets herwish,butimmediatelyshelongstobebackhome.despitethewonderofoz,backinkansasthereis love.dorothyistheprodigaldaughter.granted,sheseemsmuchmoreinnocentthanherbiblicalcounter part.nonetheless,likehim,shecomestohersensesandsearchesforhome. Afterasummerofvacationsandtravels,manyofusarelookingforwardtothecalmofthefamiliarcraziness. Wedesiretobehome.OnSeptember7th,wecelebratethebeginningofthechurch sprogramcalendar withhomecomingsunday.onthatday,wewillparticipateinaministryfair,andthatafternoonthechurch gathersatgladwyneparkforacelebration.therewillbenofattenedcalfonthemenu,butwewillcertainly enjoysomehamburgers&hotdogswiththepeoplewemissedallsummer. Homecoming canbeadramaticmoment.forthosewhohavebeenawayfromtheworshippingcommu nity,itisabigdealtositinthesanctuaryonceagainandbetoldofgod sgoodnews.weneedtobere mindedthatwhenwewereunlovable,godlovedus.weneedtohearthatwehaveahomeandafather whowaitsforus. However, homecoming cancarrysomeunfortunatebaggage.someassumethatifthereisahomecoming thenthereisalsoanexpectationthatwehavetobeabsent.theybelievethatwecanonlyappreciatethe welcomehomeafterbeinggoneforalongtime.theypurposelyremovethemselvesfromthecommunityas ifchurchisjustsomethingweschedulewhenconvenient. WhenallseemedlosttoDorothy,Glyndatellsherthatshe alwayshadthepowertogobacktokansas. Likewise,weshouldrememberthat home alwaysremainsnear.god spowerhascreatedacommunity redeemedbyjesuschristthatiscloserthantheslippersonyourfeet.thechurchismorethansomething weuseinemergencies.thechurchisus.wearetheoneswhocareforafriendinneed,whoprovideasafe, lovingplaceforourchildren,whodemonstrategod slovetoahurtingworld.afterallourtravels,wedis coverthatgodwantedtobepresentinourlives,notinabuilding. Thechurchisourhome. GraceandPeace,

ANNOUNCING ADULT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2014-2015 Wednesday Lunchtime Small Groups, 12:00 1:30 p.m. Women s Lunch We gather for a brown-bag lunch with fellowship, prayer and study in God s Word. Our focus this September will be on Paul s letter to the Romans. Led by Elaine Giese. Meets in the Library. Begins September 10th. Men s Lunch Our conversation is always lively, and we welcome your questions. We will spend this fall studying the gospel of Matthew. Lunch is provided for $7. Led by James Hodsden. Meets in the Mill Creek Room. Begins September 17th. Jesus State of the Universe Address Sunday Mornings, 9:00 10 a.m., September 14th November 23rd (11 weeks) Jesus Christ came to usher in the kingdom of God. In Matthew 5-6, the Sermon on the Mount gives us a glimpse of what that kingdom is all about. In this video series, one of the world s premier biblical scholars, Dr. Dale Bruner, will guide us as we enter the text. There will also be plenty of time for discussion. Meets in the Mill Creek Room. Child care is available. How to Spell Presbyterian Sunday Mornings, 9:00 10:00 a.m., September 21st November 2nd (7 weeks) We are the Ardmore Presbyterian Church. For over a hundred years, our congregation has strived to love God, to love each other in community and to love our neighbors in the wider world. We celebrate all those working to do the same, but we believe that our particular family has something to share. Our distinctions have helped us to become better followers of Jesus in this place and in this time. How to Spell Presbyterian is a basic introduction to our common beliefs, traditions and future together. The journey of faith is a comfort but also a challenge, and we can t do it alone. Relying on God s grace, our church exists to guide and support each other on this journey. This small group study is for new members, long-term members and the interested. Led by James Hodsden, meets in the Library. Child care available. The Team Approach to Discipleship in Romans Sunday evenings, 7:00-8:30 p.m., September 21st October 26th (6 weeks) Paul calls Roman Christians to live out their lives as part of a supportive team of disciples dedicated to showing Christ's love to the world in everything they do. We will study Paul's instructions in Romans 12-15 with an eye toward this team approach to our own Christian discipleship. Led by Sturgis Poorman, meets in the Library. 2 YouthRingersmeetWednesday,September10th&24thandNovember19th&26that6:00p.m.This handbellchoir,forgrades6th 12th,rehearsesintwofallsegments(twoonehourrehearsalspersegment), thenplaysforworshipattheendofeachsegment.thespringscheduleistbd. YoungAdultChoir,Women schorusandmen schoruseachsingstwiceperyear.watchyourworship folder,newsletter,orourwebsiteforspecificdates. SPECIALEVENTS SAVETHESEDATES Sunday,September7th HomecomingSunday Sunday,October26th ReformationSunday(Bagpipes,ThreeChoirAnthem) TuesdaysinNovember NoonOrganRecitalsbyPhiladelphiaAGOMembers Sunday,December7th AdventFamilyNight(allchoirsexceptChancel) Sunday,December21st ChancelChoirVivaldi sgloria Wednesday,December24th ChristmasEveServicesat5&10p.m. FridaySunday,Jan30thFeb1st SpiritualEnrichmentRetreat Sunday,April5th EasterSundaywithQuintEssentiallyBrass Sunday,April26th Haydn screationatst.paul slutheranchurch Spring,TBD Children s/youthmusical ChristianEducation&YouthMinistryForSeptember September7 th :SundaySchoolisbackinswingwithanewcurriculumthatwill matchwhatisbeingpreachedinworship.allteachersandstudentswillmeet inthemillcreekroomafterthechildren smomenttogetacquainted. Sept.10 th :YouthGroupbeginsattheParishHouse.We llhaveapicnicfrom5 6,thenYouthwilljoinGaryforhandbellsfrom67. September10 th :SundaySchoolTeacherswillhavefoodandfellowship withtheyouthgroupfrom5to6attheparishhouse,thenbeintroduced tothenewcurriculumandhavetimetoplantheschedulefortheyearfrom 6to7. September14 th :SundaySchoolTeachers&ChristianLeadershipwillbe commissionedduringworship.sundayschoolwillresumeintheclass rooms. September17:YouthGroupwillmeetatPastorJames houseforapoolpartyfrom5to7,1638surrey Lane,Havertown.Wearyourbathingsuitandbringatowel! September24:YouthGroupwillmeetattheParishHousefor gamesfrom55:30,dinner5:306:00,thenjoingaryforhand bellsfrom67. OctoberPlanning TherewillbeasignupforSugartownStraw berrieshayride,bonfire,hotdogroastands'mores.onewagon seating40hasbeenreserved.moreinfotofollow. 11

FromthedeskoftheDirectorofMusic,GaryGarletts September,2014 GreetingsfromtheMusicMinistryofAPC!Weareonthecuspofanewandexcitingprogramyear. Thingswillgearuprapidlythisyear,sinceLaborDayfallsasearlyaseveritcan.Pleasetakecarefulnoteof thesevariousopportunitiestoserve,andourmanyspecialeventsfor201415.donothesitatetocontact meforfurtherinformation(music@ardmorepres.org). OPPORTUNITESTOSERVE ChancelChoirbeginsThursday,September4that7:30p.m.Thischoirofadultvolunteers(withprofes sionalsectionleaders)meetsweeklyfor1½hours,andsingsweeklyforworship(sept.7th May31st,with breaks).ondecember21sttheywillsingvivaldi sgloriaduringworship,andonapril26ththeywillper formhaydn screation(withtwootherchoirsandorchestra)atst.paul slutheranchurch. HandbellChoirbeginsWednesday,September10that7:00p.m.Thischoirofadultsmeetsweeklyforone hour,andplaysaboutfivetimesperyearinworship.basicmusicreadingskillsarehelpful. WednesdayPLUSbegins Wednesday,September10th at5:00p.m.thistwohour event(gathering,singing,din ner,andactivity)isheldweekly, September10th May6th, withbreaks.children schoir (grades2nd 5th)singsseveral timesperyear,andcherub Choir(gradespreK1st), directedbycarolshih,sings fivetimesperyear.bothpar ticipateinadventfamilynight. YouthChoirbeginsSunday, September14that11:45 a.m.thischoir(grades6th 12th)singsseveraltimes peryear,andparticipatesin biennialmusicalsandchoir festivals. 10 SAVETHEDATE: January30 February1,2015 SPIRITUALENRICHMENT RETREAT(S.E.R.) CULTUREMAKING AndyCrouch,editoratlargeforChristianity Todaywillbesharingwithusabouttheim portantroleofpeopleoffaithinmakingcul ture.moredetailsinjanuary2015. WEDNESDAYS, 5:30 7:00 p.m, TheGospelAccordingtoU2 Sept.24 Oct.29(6weeks) AlthoughtheyhaveneversoldthemselvesasaChris tianband,theirishgroup,u2,haveconsistentlyput theirchristianfaithandbiblicalthemesatthecenter oftheirmusic.wewillexplorethemusicofu2asa witnesstothegoodnewsofjesuschrist.ledbyrev. SaraHodsden.MeetsintheLibrary. THURSDAYS, 7:30 9:30 p.m. Women ssmallgroup StartsOctober2nd Thissmallgroupstartswithatimeoffellowship, movesintoatimeofstudy,andendswithatimeof prayer.overtheyears,wehavestudiedpaul slet ters,theoldtestamentprophets,andbooksonfaith byauthorslikedallaswillardandtimkeller.meets atvariousmember shomes. Men smorningfellowship,1 ST SATURDAY OF MONTH, 8:00 9:00 a.m. Everymonththemen'sfellowshipgatherstogetherforbreakfastandtoconsideranotherpersoninour "greatcloudofwitnesses"(hebrews12:1).whatcanothermenwhohavelivedthelifeoffaithteachus? LedbyJamesHodsden.MeetsintheMillCreekRoom. Women ssmallgroup,thursdays, 7:30 9:30 p.m., StartsOctober2nd Thissmallgroupstartswithatimeoffellowship,movesintoatimeofstudy,andendswithatimeofprayer. Overtheyears,wehavestudiedPaul sletters,theoldtestamentprophets,andbooksonfaithbyauthors likedallaswillardandtimkeller.meetsatvariousmember shomes. 3

4 SUNDAY MORNINGS, 9 10 A.M. Nativity: Through the Eyes of the Artist Nov. 30 Dec. 21 (4 weeks) When artists approach a subject out of the Scriptures, they become theologians and biblical interpreters. During the Advent season, we will examine the birth of Christ as interpreted in a number of famous paintings. Led by Anne Toal and James Hodsden. Meets in the Mill Creek Room. Child care is available. 9 21 22 10:30a Lord's Day Worship (Sanctuary) 11:45a Retirement Luncheon honoring Anne Foote's 27 years of service as Preschool Director (FH) 23 Preschool: Meet the Teachers 7:30p Session Meeting 24 12p Men's Small Group Study & Luncheon 25 10a Alanon (PH) (Parlor) 12p Women's Small Group Study & brown bag lunch (Library) 5p Wednesday PLUS (FH/MCR/Choir Room) Creation April 12 June 14, 2015 (10 weeks) 11:45a Youth (ChrRm) In a world of modern science, what does it mean that we are created? In a virtual world, what does it mean that we have a body? Old Testament scholar Dr. Ray Van Leeuwen will lead us in an exploration of Genesis 1-11. Meets in the Mill Creek Room. 1p Holisticare Interviews (BrdRm) 6p Youth Handbell Ringers 7p Sunday Evening Adult Small Group (Library) 7p Handbell 5p Youth Group (PH) 28 29 10:30a Lord's Day Worship (Sanctuary) To the people of Ardmore Presbyterian Church We were certainly moved by our friends who came from Puerto Rico this summer. We also enjoyed reconnecting with our mission partners here in Philadelphia. However, none of it could have been accomplished without your hard work. Thank you for your hospitality. Thank you for the giving of your time and energy. Thank you for your generosity. Our friends had a great time, and God was glorified. From the Mission Awareness Committee. 30 11:45a Nominating Committee Meeting 11:45a Youth (ChrRm) 11:45a Prayer Fellowship (Blue Room) 12:15p Hospice Training 7p Sunday Evening Adult Small Group (Library) Wednesday PLUS Calling all 2nd through 5th graders. Join us for Wednesday PLUS including playtime, children s choir, dinner and Bible activities. Shown in picture are last years group with Sherina Poorman showing their wooden 3-in-1 stools. Wednesday PLUS includes Cherub Choir (Pre-K 1stst grade), activities, play and dinner. Come, bring friends and Moms to sign up for dinner prep. Wednesday September 10th. 26 27

8 5 ~ September 2014 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1LaborDay 2 3 4 5 Church 12p PS Office Teachers' Closed Luncheon 7p Fellowship & Outreach (Board Rm) 7:30p MAC Mtg. (Lib) 10a Alanon 6 8a Men's Breakfast, Study and Fellowship APC WELCOMES REV. DR. GRAHAM ROBINSON AS AN APC PARISH ASSOCIATE In his role as Parish Associate, Graham will focus on two main programs to enrich our churches ministry. He will facilitate our Grief Support Group and will direct the Pre-Med Hospice Volunteer Program (see below). Occasionally, Graham will help lead worship at APC but on most Sundays he will lead worship at a small, missional church in the inner-city, Wissahickon Presbyterian Church. Graham has served the Lord in Princeton, NJ, Pittsburgh, PA, and West Hartford, CT. He is glad to be serving the Lord nearby where he was raised and is grateful to be working with staff and members of APC. 7 10:30a Lord's Day Worship & Ministry Fair (Sanctuary) 11:45a Prayer Fellowship (Blue Room) 3p Homecoming Picnic (Gladwyne Park) 14 10:30a Lord's Day Worship & Commissioning SS/CE Teachers (Sanctuary) 11:45a Youth Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 11:45a Prayer Fellowship (Blue Room) 8 9:30a Preschool Orientation for 2 day parents & children (FH) 7:30p Grief Care Group (Blue Rm) 15 Session Reports due 7:15p Building & Grounds (Library) 7:30p Board of Deacons (Board Room) 9 9:30a Orientation for 3 & 5 Day children & parents (FH) 7:30p Christian Education (Board Rm) 10 First Day of Preschool 12p Women's Small Group & brown bag lunch (Lib) 5p Wednesday PLUS (FH/MCR/Choir Room) 5p Youth Group And SS Teacher Food and Fellowship (PH) 6p SS Teacher Training Meeting (PH) 6p Youth Handbell Ringers 7p Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Choir Rm) 16 17 12p Men's Small Group Luncheon 12p Women's Small Group & brown bag lunch (Library) 5p Wednesday PLUS (FH/MCR/Choir Room) 5p Youth Group (Hodsden's pool) 7p Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Choir Rm) 11 10a Alanon (PH) (Parlor) 18 10a Alanon (PH) (Parlor) 12 First Day of 2 Day & MDO 19 DEAD- LINE Newsletter 13 20 8a 2p Session Retreat Grief Care and Support Group What do you say to someone who has lost a family member? How do you care for a friend or acquaintance who has suffered great loss? These are two of the questions that the Grief Care and Support Group will be addressing this year. In addition to being a supportive community of Christian friends for those who are grieving, the group is also focusing on how we can extend Christ s care to those who have lost their job, become disabled, or been hospitalized. We don t have all the answers but we are committed to caring for others, praying together, listening to God s Word, and creating a sacred space for Christ s healing presence. If you have lost someone dear or if you seek to care for those who have suffered loss, please consider joining us on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Blue Room. Pre-Med Hospice Volunteer Program Did you know that APC is overseeing a unique program to engage university Pre-Med students through the Pre-Med Hospice Volunteer Program? This program recruits Pre-Med students to be Hospice volunteers from schools like Eastern University, Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College. The program seeks to promote Hospice care and develop a new generation of health professionals aware of the blessings possible for individuals and families at the end of life. Rev. Graham Robinson, Program Director, helps to connect university students with Hospice and the local church. APC will host training events, reflection meetings and will provide a caring, Christian community to support students as they process the spiritual dimensions of what they are experiencing. The students will provide compassionate care to patients at the end of life under the auspices of Hospice, and Hospice patients and their families will help educate these young future physicians about care for the dying. In many ways, caring for those who are about to die is a way of encouraging these students to be Christ s eyes of blessing for those facing death. (Please note: This program is open to Pre-Med students from any religious tradition. However, as we meet together and grow in relationship, there will be opportunities to share what our faith teaches about death and dying. Some students may want to know more. Other students may just benefit from the exposure to another tradition.) How is all of this funded? All costs associated with the Pre-Med Volunteer Program are funded by a grant from the Athena Institute. APC will provide oversight of the program through APC s Pre-Med Hospice Volunteer Task Force. This program will provide a unique way for APC to minister to college students. And beyond the program itself, the church will have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with these students through worship, education, care and ministry.

une2014 DEACONS DOINGS... Got Deacon s?...yes we do! APC Deacons Front: Anna Poorman; Rev. Nan Clarke; Anne Warner; Connie Hoelscher Back: Kevin Fowler; John Abrams; Lisa Spoelker; Bonnie Cook; Alicia Templeton: Kossi Sedzro; Joanne Poorman Not in Picture: Kate Brooks; Ruth Rowe Mission:Itisthedutyofdeaconstoministertothosewhoarein need,tothesick,tothefriendless,andtoanywhomaybeinneed bothwithinandbeyondthecommunityoffaith. AfewwaysthatAPCdeaconsarehelpingtoshowChrist slove... HatsofftoourHighSchoolseniors!!!!! NathanFrank,LizziePot ter,charlierowe,yaosedzro,matsterwieschandlillyyoung. Wearegratefulfortheirpresenceandcontributionsthroughthe yearsatapc.theyhavebeenpresentinworship,attendedand helpedinvbs,sunginouryouthchoir,beenpartofwednesday PLUS thelistcouldgoonandon!togetherwiththechristianedu cationcommitteegiftsofabibleandafirstaidkitweregivento eachgraduatingstudent.evenmoreimportantwastheprayerof blessingbestoweduponthemastheystepintothisnextphaseof theirlives.wearegratefulthatgodgoeswitheachofthem! Tobrightenupourshutinsheartsandrooms,smallvioletplantswerebeingdelivered.These,alongwiththe smilesandprayersofthevisitorswillhelptoletthosewevisitknowtheyarenotforgottenbytheirchurch family. Deaconssummermissionprojectsincludedmaking,servingandsharingindinnerwithfamiliesstayingatthe GiftofLifeOrganDonorfacilityinPhiladelphiaandparticipatingintheThursdayLunchProgramatCalvin PresbyterianaspartoftheMatthew25:35ministry. TheEddieKaierPreschoolScholarshipFundbeguninthe1980 shasbeenallowingfamilieswhocan tfullypay thefulltuitionfeefortheapcpreschooltoreceivefinancialassistance.manyfamilieshavebeenhelped throughtheyears.thisfundcomesundertheoversightofthedeaconsincoordinationwiththepreschool Director.AgainthisyearafamilywillbehelpedsotheirchildcanattendourwonderfulChristianpreschool. Currentdeacons:JohnAbrams,Moderator;KateBrooks,BonnieCook,KevinFowler,ConnieHoelscher,AnnaPoor man,joannepoorman,ruthrowe,kossisedzro,lisaspoelker,aliciatempletonandannewarner. AthankyoufromTrinityUnitedPresbyterianChurch,CliftonHeightsforAPC spartnershipintheirfoodpantry TotheBoardofDeaconsandmembersofAPC ThankyousomuchforyourgifttotheTrinityUnitedPresbyterianChurchFoodPantry.OurFoodPantryhassignificantlyin creaseditsclientele.sincemarch1 st,wehaveserved40families(149individuals).we vegivenout1,467poundsoffood.this isanincreasefromthepastseveralyearswhenwewouldserveonlyoneortwofamilieseachmonth.trinitygetsanabun danceoffoodtwiceeachyear fromaboyscoutfooddriveandfromthesouperbowlofcaringcollection.oncethosesup pliesaregone,wesupplementbygoingtothegrocerystore.wearehopingtoapplyfortherighttopurchasefoodthrough Philabundance,butwewillbeunabletoapplyuntilSeptemberduetotheirpolicies.Yourcontributionishelpingusfeedfami lieshereincliftonheightsandupperdarby.wearesothankfulforyourgenerouscontributionandforthinkingofourcongre gation sministry. InChrist, SaraHodsden,Pastor Noteofexplanation:AttheMaydeaconsmeeting,APCdeaconsenthusiasticallyagreedtotemporarilypartnerwithTrinityPC inhelpingthemincreasethesizeoftheirfoodcupboardduetodramaticallyincreaseddemand.trinity scongregationissmall buttheyserveanareawhereassistanceneedsaresignificant.itwasagreedthatthedeaconswouldgiveaninitialdonationof $300tohelpstocktheirFoodPantryandthenuntiltheendof2014wewouldtithe10%ofourfoodcupboardmonthlyreceipts. ThisoutreachwillbereevaluatedinJanuary2015withthehopethatTrinitywouldbeconnectedbythenwithPhilabundance. SeewhatwonderfulthingstheLorddoesthroughmembersandfriendsofAPC! 6 ChurchSoftballSeasoninReview TheAPCcoedsoftballteamfinishedtheyearwitha17record.That placedusninthinthetenteamuppermainlinechurchsoftballleague. Giventhefactthatourminorleaguefarmsystemisaboutasproductiveas thephillies'farmsystem,wecannotseriouslyhopetodomuchbetter nextyear.thatbeingsaid,thereweredefinitelyupsidestothepastsea son.first,weledtheleagueinplayers!apchad26differentplayersap pearoverthecourseofoureightgames.second,weledtheleagueinat tendance!wehadmorefansatthegamesthananyoftheothernine teams.third,weledtheleagueinonerunvictories!thiswasespecially significantsincewewononlyonegameallyear.theapostleseventually tooktheleaguechampionship.thereisamovementafloattodrumthemoutoftheleague,citingtheirunfairad vantageincomefrombehindmiraclevictories.butweatapchopetheystayintheleague.theapostlesremindus thatmiraclesarealwayspossible.andthat'sexactlywhattheapccoedsoftballteamneeds.waittillnextyear!! DonationsofCookiesforTeaTimeattheWelcomeChurch wouldbemostappreciated. Datesofspecialneedforcookies include:monday,september29; Monday,October27; Monday,November17; Monday,December1. (Often,peoplegivethecookiesto meonthesunday,atchurch,be forethemondayofteatime, worksgreat!) Thankyou,SchaunelSteinnagel September Birthdays 1 JohnOakes 1 ConnorDillon 4 PearlieDiesinger 6 KellyNicholson 6 MaddieTaverno 7 BrianBrown 7 SamPulsifer 8 JimRowe 10 SherinaPoorman 11 KyleTabas 12 FaithMorse 12 KevinCorle 13 ElizaBrooks 14 LouiseMcLean 14 HyemeeKim 15 TomMattson 16 JayStraub 18 JeanShrader 19 BillGray 21 MaryLeeStraub 22 AnneConroy 22 DorothyRamsay 22 ElijahCalpas 23 IslaGrant 23 AlissaMandich 24 SaraTurner 25 SandraPfaff 25 DebbyRochon 25 DanPotter 26 RichTurner 28 SusanGichomo 29 JohnReid 29 ClairRozier 29 ClaireHarris 29 ElisaHalteman ONGOINGPRAYERSFOR:Betty Birdsall,KatieBrennan,KateBrooks, Skip&MaryEllison,SandyFoote, GaryGarletts,TwilaGarletts,Dollie Graham,WallyMcLean,JuliaPark, MaryQuigley,Mark Ramsay,JeanShrader, RayandMaryVanLeeu wenandotherswho struggledailybecauseof difficulthealthissues. 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