Introducing FIRST MONDAYS…
First Mondays... is an all volunteer association offering members of our community physical help in maintaining their house or residence. Volunteers are offering their time, skills and labor. The homeowner or organization is responsible for all materials
Examples of Eligible Projects:(not limited to)- small house repairs- painting- weather stripping- lawn clean-up- ramp for wheelchair
Examples of Ineligible Projects:- construction of new additions- projects requiring extension ladders- roofing- long term maintenance of home or lawns
How the Process Works:- a community organization (church, agency or civic group) contacts First Mondays- members of First Mondays will visit the site to assess the project- First Mondays will offer an estimate of the materials required for the project- responsible party will determine whether to purchase the materials and move forward with the project- First Mondays will schedule a time for the work to be done which ordinarily will be the FIRST MONDAY of the month, but other dates can be arranged by mutual agreement
For more information: Barbara Conner:912-673-8570gatorgal7277@yahoo.com Ed Sachs:912-882-6892edsachsmd@yahoo.com
Special PW Project… Presbyterian Women announces the creation of The Prayer Shawl Ministry under the leadership of Gull Weaver!
The first gathering for this Circle is TODAY, September 12 at 2PM in Fellowship Hall. The mission of The Prayer Shawl Ministry is the creation of loving prayers shawls (made by our members) for anyone who needs to be "wrapped in prayer". The Prayer Shawl Ministry members knit or crochet shawls that are given to persons who are celebrating a marriage, the baptism of a child, people who are ill or have suffered a loss or are in the middle of a life crisis. There is really no right or wrong way to create these gifts of love and caring. The shawls do not all have to be alike. When a shawl is finished it will be blessed and given to someone to whom it will become a very meaningful gift. There is no time limit to finish your shawl. You can make your shawl at home or within the group that is forming. It's a wonderful ministry!!!! Our group is just getting started!!! Come join Gull at this most important planning event.....If you have any questions, call Mary Smith, PW Moderator at 673 9032.
Handbells Anyone? A re-organizational meeting for the Handbell Choir will convene on Wednesday, September 15 at 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary immediately following the Chancel Choir rehearsal. Handbell Choir Director Carol Smith will meet with the group to discuss rehearsal times, music, etc. Anyone interested in learning to play the handbells is strongly encouraged to attend the meeting.
WNL is Back! Wednesday Night LIVE is now in its third week. In case you haven’t heard, Big Messy Art has 'Gone Green' this year!! We're turning everyday items that could be thrown away into art masterpieces! Paper mache, paint, glue, yarn will be our tools as we reuse and renew to create. Join us on Wednesdays and find out what a old hanger and fishing line can become! Also, Big Messy Art is looking for some old items you may have lying around the house. Old cookie/oven sheets, newspapers, tissue paper and of course… volunteers are always needed! Supper is served at 5:15 p.m. and BIG MESSY ART begins at 6:05 p.m.
NEW WNL CLASS FOR YOUTH… Pastor Ben is leading a class for youth (grades 6-12) entitled Youth and Culture! This week the class will be exploring the themes of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
THE ADULT STUDY GROUP… led by Pastor Rick and Ro Kinson the group is exploring once again topics from the on-line publication The Thoughtful Christian. This week we will continue a three week series on Celtic Spirituality.
CHANCEL CHOIR PRACTICE RESUMES… This is a perfect time to join the choir as we begin a new season. Rehearsal begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.
HANDBELL CHOIR RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING… Another perfect time to join the Handbell Choir as they plan to begin rehearsals again very soon. They will meet at 8:00 p.m. this week immediately following Chancel Choir practice.
Riding for a Cure… Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has organized a 150 mile fun ride in numerous cities across the country to bring awareness to the communities they reside and raise funds for the victims of this debilitating disease. In 2001, Elder Chuck Fulton raised over $1400 and was given the coveted “Top Banana Jersey”. Please consider helping him by sponsoring his participation in the North Florida MS 150 on October 2nd and 3rd. If you are interested in sponsoring him, he can be contacted at home (cfulton1@tds.net or 729-8184).
Hands-On Mission… We have the opportunity to join White Bluff Presbyterian in Savannah in helping those affected by the flooding some time ago prepare their houses for reconstruction after the devastation. We will be clearing the houses of debris, including drywall, carpeting, flooring, etc. It does not require any specific skills, only the heart and back to help. The tools will be provided. prepared by volunteers going to support the deconstruction efforts. We will stay in Westminster Presbyterian in bunks and share meals Date leaving for Nashville—September 26 Date returning from Nashville—October 2 (Some of us may be returning on Friday, October 1)Please call Barbara at 673-8570 or email at gatorgal7277@yahoo.com ASAP, even if you are not sure you can go yet but are interested. We are expected to get the forms into PDA as soon as we can.
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