Mid-Week News 4-12-12

Midweek News – 4/11/12 Dear Family of faith, What a glorious day last Sunday was! The cantata was spectacular, the breakfast was fantastic, the Easter egg hunt was fun (complete with Easter Bunny thanks to Jessica Salentino), the 124 flowers fragranced and beautified our sanctuary along with a new banner, and 311 people helped sing, pray, and commune to make it a wonderful spiritual experience. Our kudos to Wayne Raymond, who directed the choir; Kathy Hackemer, who accompanied the cantata; and Donna Ives, who narrated it. Wayne and Judy Barker also had another great organ/piano duet, as well! We also want to thank Sue Hill and all those who helped with the delicious breakfast and all of you who purchased flowers (and Elma Adams, Marlene and Roge Mihalus, and Andrea Gleason for arranging them). Thanks also to Pat Scott for hiding the eggs and the members of the Faith Formation Team who put together the candy bags with all the treats you provided. A lot of people worked hard to make our Easter the celebration that it should be. When others need to give up ministries they have done for years, who will take their places? Can you? We need help in almost every area of our church's life and mission. All you have to do is say to me, "I think I could help" and you will have a place in our church. It's said that 20% of the people in a church do 80% of the work. Let's be different and spread the ministry around! With affection for all of you, Pastor Carlan