issue_5_-_may_2017

Worthington Presbyterian Church

TOWER TIDINGS

Issue 5, Volume 25 Issue 5, Volume 24 May 1 through May 31, 2017

ADVENTURES IN GOD’S Special Events
WORLD (VBS)
Columbus Children’s Choir
BRIDGE GROUP Sunday, May 7th at 3:00 p.m.

CAR WASH (see insert for more details)

MISSION ~
OPPORTUNTIES
Graduation Sunday
MOTHER’S DAY & Mother’s Day
HONORARIAM Sunday, May 14th

NNEMAP (see insert and page 7 for more details)

PENTECOST OFFERING

REBUILDING
TOGETHER

STEPHEN MINISTRY

YAHAs

EVERY ISSUE Volunteer Appreciation
 Church Calendar Sunday, May 21st (see page 2)
 Junior High Activities
 Music
 Senior High Activities

Visit our Website: www. Our Volunteers are awesome!
worthingtonpresbyterian.

com

Dear friends, MARY BRAKE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

First, let me give thanks to God and to you for With deep respect and
the passionate season of Lent and Holy Week gratitude for her long service
we have just completed. Our theme of “Holy (21+ years), we share the news
Conversations” was rich in many ways, that our Financial Assistant
especially in the strong and consistent plans to retire at the end of
participation of 105 adults in small groups. They November 2017. We will miss
began or deepened friendships as they explored her greatly, yet we applaud and
their practice of prayer. We had nine small support her wish for time to
groups, and five of them were led by church enjoy her family, especially her
members: Sandy Byers, Mary Dahs, Joan grandchildren. A retirement celebration for Mary
Freeman, Bob Gustafson, and Carol Hofer. will be scheduled in the fall. Session members
Building leadership within the congregation are already developing the process to provide a
promotes long-term strength. Thanks to these smooth and secure transition to a new financial
leaders, and to all who participated. Hats off to assistant. If you have questions, please contact
Tom Rice, who believed we could do it! Treasurer David Isler at 614-361-8359 or
[email protected]. Also, feel free to share
As we look forward to the months ahead, your good wishes directly with Mary at 614-885-
you’ll be seeing some invitations to learn more 5355 or [email protected].
about Martin Luther and the difference he made--
--not Martin Luther King: Martin Luther, the 16th PENTECOST SPECIAL OFFERING
century German monk who ignited a grass-roots
movement that changed the course of history, One of the four special offerings of the
pressing the evolution of Europe from the Middle Presbyterian Church (USA), the Pentecost
Ages into the modern age. The reason that Offering will be received on Sunday, June 4th.
Luther is receiving attention even from non- 60% of this offering will provide opportunities for
Lutherans this year is that October 31, 1517 is young adult volunteers to serve in mission
the 500th anniversary of the igniting event. ministries around the world and supports youth
ministries nationally. 40% will stay locally and
The European travel guru Rick Steves (son of help support our ministry with Salem Elementary
a Lutheran pastor), has prepared a beautiful, School, purchasing books throughout the year as
engaging program, “Luther and the Reformation.” we help Salem children strengthen their reading
I’m looking forward to sharing it on Sunday, May skills. Your gift will be an investment in our
7 (Part 1), and Sunday, May 21 (Part 2). He tells greatest resource—our children, youth and young
the story of Martin Luther, providing context adults.
about the roots of the religious discontent and
messy politics that led up to the Protestant VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY
Reformation, which split Western Christianity in Those who can, do. Those who can do more,
two and sparked a century of conflict which were
the birth pangs of modern Europe. Filmed on volunteer. ~ Author Unknown
location in Germany and Rome, the program is Ministry Volunteers are the heart of our church.
filled with beautiful sights and sounds of Each person who gives their time and talents to
European culture. further God's vision for our church are valued,
loved and appreciated. Join us on Sunday, May
Issues and conflict over religion, authority, 21st as we recognize and lift up in THANKS the
national boundaries and identity are steady many people who make WPC a living, caring and
themes in our news today. I think a bit of giving church.
immersion into the challenges of another era
might give us insight and perspective for our
own. I hope you’ll join me in May and watch for
further opportunities as the year unfolds.

In the peace of our Risen Savior,

Julia Wharff Piermont Our Volunteers are awesome!

ADULT EDUCATION WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY?
Rick Steves’ special: “Luther and the
Reformation.” Have you wondered why there is Stephen Ministry is a gift from God for a
such a stir about Martin Luther this year? It’s congregation. Stephen Ministry helps a church
because 500 years ago this October 31st, he become a caring community. Stephen Ministry
launched the Protestant Reformation, an event helps everyday church members grow in faith
that influenced nearly every aspect of Western through challenging life situations. Stephen
culture: art and music, language and literature, Ministry helps pastors by continuing caring
politics, church. In a program displaying relationships long after a crisis.
beautiful sounds and sights in Europe, Rick
Steves explains what led up to that landmark This congregation is a Stephen Ministry
event and what effect it has had on all of us. Congregation, but that ministry has been dormant
Pastor Julia will host a 2-part viewing of the for several years. This year, both the Board of
program on May 7th and 21st, 9:00 a.m., in the Deacons and the Session have voted to
Chapel. reestablish the program. Elder Mike Breakwell and
I have just returned from Stephen Leader training.
Jesus lived with the awareness that God is Over the next few months, we hope to educate the
doing something, right here and right now, and congregation about the program. We will be
anybody can be a part of it. Jesus didn’t come looking for kind people who are able to commit to
to simply give a new set of rules to live by, but to 50 hours of training to become Stephen Ministers,
challenge listeners to search, to question, and to and we will share more about the kinds of
wrestle with what matters most. NOOMA (from situations in which Stephen Ministers can help.
the Greek, meaning “Spirit”) is a series of
short films (made by Rob Bell) that explore Jesus says, “A new commandment I give you:
our world through the teachings of Jesus. Love one another. As I have loved you, so you
Join the discussion on May 14th and May 28th at must love one another.” (John 13:34). Stephen
9:00 a.m. in Room 222…search, question, and Ministry is one way of loving with Jesus’ love.
engage on what matters most.
In Christ; Betsy Rice
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Y FAMILY DINNER HOSTING
Wednesday, May 3rd: Help serve dinner to
homeless families at the Y Family Center (leave WPC volunteers provided dinner for approximately
from our church at 4:30 p.m.).
Sunday, May 7th at 11:00 a.m.: Come to 140 moms, dads, and kids at our March 29th Y
Fellowship Hall to package foods into family-sized
portions for NNEMAP Food Pantry. Family Center dinner hosting. We had a large
Sunday, May 7th at 6:00 p.m.: Have dinner with
Pastor Florin (our missionary in Romania) and his group of volunteers that helped the night go

family, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. smoothly! Our next Y Family Center dinner hosting
Monday, May 8th: Help serve the hungry at our
Community Friendship Dinner (6:00 p.m.) is Wednesday, May 3rd. Thank you to everyone
Sunday, May 14th and 21st Salem Elementary
Book Drive. who volunteered to make this dinner a success.
Sunday, May 21st at 9:00 a.m.: Breakdown
donated foods into family-sized portions for Food Volunteers
NNEMAP Food Pantry in Fellowship Hall.
Sunday, May 28th: Help prepare bag lunches for Diana Clouse Carol Hofer
the homeless.
Beckie Dicke Pam Hume
For more information or to sign up, contact
Dr. Rice at [email protected]. Debbie Dieringer Adrianna Kenworthy

Sue Funk Brandi Neylon

Amy Gilmore Jamie Nichols

Eva Goode Lori Reeder

Kathleen Haunty Janie Wiest

Joyce Hinkle

Service Volunteers

Randy Bell Will Houser

Jim & Kathy Bukovac Brent Mulgrew

Diana Clouse Brandi Neylon

Sue Funk Tom Rice

Eva Goode Carl & Chris Togni

Carol Hofer Jenni Whitford

Stacey Houser

GUADALUPE WISH LIST Adventures/VBS Volunteer All VBS
VOLUNTEERS
Our Lady of Guadalupe Center is located in west Training (Adult and Youth)
Columbus. It is a haven for the growing Hispanic Wed., May 3rd @ 630pm or are required to
community. The Center is acting as a trampoline attend one of the
for Hispanic families, who want a better life for Sun., May 7th @1130am training sessions.
themselves and their families, by providing food Child care will be
and emergency assistance, health screenings, Location: Chapel provided at both
nutrition and English classes, legal consultations, trainings. If you
and referrals to a number of our community cannot make it to
partners. As the center moves to a larger facility
in order to serve a growing number of clients, the one, please
members of WPC have the opportunity to contact Jenni for
"shower" the center with kitchen items, where
clients will learn how to cook and eat in a more a one-on-one
nutritious way. Look at their amazon wish list to appointment.
purchase a gift for the new center. 614-885-5355

https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1OXRM84O8HZ June 5th-9th “HERO CENTRAL”
1S/ref=cm_sw_em_r_wsvg_R4m-yb1VADJWX_wf “Adventures in God’s World”
Preschool age kids are at the church 9:00 a.m.-
CHRISTIAN LIFE CIRCLE 11:30 a.m. ($25)
Rising Kindergarten – 6th graders are at
Christian Life Circle will be concluding its study of Highbanks Park 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ($50 – lunch
Who is Jesus? on Thursday, May 4th, as we look at included*) *nut and dairy allergies are asked to
the context and perspective each of us brings to our pack a lunch. All lunches and snacks will be
understanding of the New Testament. Our cultural posted on Facebook and church website.
background is just one of many factors that Registration forms are available in church office
determines how we engage biblical text. Join us for or www.worthingtonpresbyterian.com. Register
fellowship with your sack lunch at 12:15 p.m. in by May 21st in order to guarantee a t-shirt.
Room 222, followed by our business meeting at
12:45 p.m. Dr. Rice will lead our discussion at 1:15 ADVENTURES SUNDAY is June 11th
p.m. Please join us for all or part of our meeting.
The children will lead worship by singing their
ROMANIAN FAMILY VISITING favorite songs and older kids will share their
HERO moments during the week.
Many of you know that several of us from our
church have visited and helped the Romanian
people these last 17 years. On the evening of
Sunday, May 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel, our
Mission group will be introducing Florin Muresan
and his wife with their two teenage children and
10-year-old twin boys. They will be sharing their
pastoral stories about the constant work, love,
and support they give to the Romanian people.
Won't you please come to our Chapel and meet
this incredible family? Perhaps some of you will
want to take a mission trip to this wonderful
country after meeting them. A light dinner will be
available. If you can attend, please call Marylou
Posey at 614-846-8452 or Pam Hume at 614-
688-0349. Susie Torrens, Leslie Snyder, Pam
Hume, Rose Daiga, and Marylou Posey who have
worked with Florin before are looking forward to
introducing this engaging family and hearing how
they are truly are doing the Lord's work.

Would you like to teach Kids YOUTH GROUP CAR WASH FUNDRAISER
Summer Sunday School?
Children’s Ministry is looking Date: SATURDAY, MAY 27th
for a few AWESOME Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
individuals to lead our kiddos Location: Church Parking Lot
this summer. We know Come by and get an excellent car wash and
summer is more laid-back and relaxed with a lot support the youth group!!
of traveling and vacation time. We will split the
kiddos into TWO age groups: Preschool – 2nd NNEMAP UPDATE
grade and 3rd-6th graders. The lessons are Last year was a record-setting year for the
stress-free and VERY easy to use. You DO NOT pantry. By the end of 2016, NNEMAP distributed
have to be a parent or a regular teacher. You just a whopping 323,814 meals. That equates to
have to love Jesus and have a heart for kids. filling Ohio Stadium to capacity 3 times and
Plus – we have a TON of FUN in the Chapel. serving everyone dinner! WPC helps fill the need
Contact Jenni Whitford for more information. through our regular breakdown events two times
a month, assists with parking cars during the
SUCCESSFUL EGG HUNT State Fair, and providing grooming kits for
NNEMAP clients. Several of our members also
Huge thanks to those who volunteer at the pantry, and more are always
helped make the Easter Egg needed. There is a flier in the church office
Hunt a success! We had over explaining volunteer opportunities.
40 kids attend our 1st Easter Egg Hunt. Many Recent breakdown events by the entire
folks commented on how nice it was, that there congregation or special groups have resulted in
weren’t too many people and how we more items for the pantry, an increase noted and
incorporated Jesus into the experience. Pastor appreciated by Director Roy Clark. If you see the
Tom started the “hunt” with a children’s message tables set up at the coffee hour on the first
about SURPRISES! The children finished by Sunday of the month, please jump in and scoop
making a “Holy Week in a Box” activity. We are some flour or sugar or label a few bags and you
looking forward to the 2018 Egg Hunt! will be assisting our neighbors in the Linden area
who are struggling with food insecurity. If any
CONGREGATIONAL COOKOUT! group would like to host a breakdown event,
contact Brenda Lynne at 540-429-7558 or
Join us Friday, June 9th at 6:00 p.m. [email protected]. For breakdown, NNEMAP
Highbanks Metro Park needs flour, sugar, salt, coffee and zip lock
Hotdogs provided sandwich bags. The pantry needs toilet tissue,
canned meats, whole grain pasta, and low-
please bring chairs & blankets for seating, sodium pop-top canned foods. All donated items
beverages (non-alcoholic) can be put in the wooden bin in Fellowship Hall.

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5355, so we can purchase

adequate supplies. If the drive
there might prevent you
from coming, please
let us know!

THE FALLEN FEATHER PROJECT

Presbyterian Women United invites you to attend Retired Army Recruiter Graham
Webb III’s program on the Fallen Feather Project, which he founded in 2012 to honor
Ohio veterans who lost their lives in the Iraq and Afghanistan War. Skilled
woodcarvers craft 16 inch feathers, one for each fallen service member, from native
Ohio woods. An appropriate design is created and stained, painted or ornamented to
reflect in a personal way that individual. The memorial is part of the Ohio Society of
Military History in Massillon. Please join us as Mr. Webb gives a very visual
presentation and shares inspiring stores about the lives of the fallen and the carvers
on Tuesday, May 16th in Fellowship Hall at 1:30 p.m. Christian Life Circle will be
providing dessert and coffee at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome!

On Sunday, May 7th at 3:00 p.m. the Celebration The Mission of our youth
of Sound Concert Series will present The program is to “Lead youth
Columbus Children’s Choir, a chorus of 64 through faith in
voices led by Jeanne Wohlgamuth, Artistic relationships, discipleship, and service”.
Director. The New World Singers, the choir’s
select ensemble, has performed in some of the Mark Your Calendars now for the
most prestigious national venues, including special events we have in May!
Carnegie Hall and the White House. The group
will sing with the Vienna Boys’ Choir in a 2017 GRADUATION SUNDAY
tour of Austria and Hungary. May 14th

REHEARSALS If you are about to graduate high school or
Chancel Choir: 7:30 p.m. college, your church family wants to celebrate
5/4; 5/11; 5/18; 5/25; 6/1 with you! We’d be thrilled to honor you in
Celebration Ringers: 6:30 p.m. 5/3; 5/10 worship and present you with a gift. But we need
to know the following information:
MUSIC IN WORSHIP (1) Graduate’s full name
(2) college attending/post-graduation plans
May 7th (3) if graduating from college, state your degree
“To the Lamb on the Throne” - Dan Forrest (4) a picture of the graduate is welcome
Please email Karen Linden your information and
The Chancel Choir a picture to be included in the celebration at
“Sicut Cervus” - G.B. Palestrina [email protected].

The Renaissance Ensemble Youth Group Car Wash Fundraiser

May 14th Date: SATURDAY, MAY 27th
“The Lord Is My Shepherd” - Howard Goodall Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Church Parking Lot
The Chancel Choir Come by and get an excellent car wash
The Celebration Ringers and support the youth group!!

May 21st
“Sit Down, Servant” - Larry Shackley

The Chancel Choir
Makenzie Karl, mezzo-soprano

May 28th
“The Morning Trumpet” - Lloyd Larson

The Chancel Choir
“How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings” - Samuel Liddle

Jennifer Hambrick, soprano

Supplement to Tower Tidings, (USPS 009076), Issue 5, Volume 25; May 1-31, 2017

Kindergarten – 6th Grade

ADVENTURES IN

GOD’S WORLD

June 5th through 9th
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

HIGHBANKS METRO PARK
$50.00 per child

(includes lunches, snacks, and t-shirt)

Name: Grade Fall 2017: Zip:
Address: City:
Home #: Email: Child Lg. (14-16)
Adult X-Large
Dad’s Work #: Mom’s Work #:

Dad’s Cell #: Child Sm. (6-8) Mom’s Cell #:
Adult Medium
T-shirt Size: Child Med. (10-12)
Adult Small Adult Large

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION

In the event of an emergency, I authorize provision of emergency treatment for my son/daughter,

__________________________. If you are unable to contact me at phone # ___________________

or doctor _____________________, at phone # ____________________ or dentist,

____________________, at phone # ___________________, I give my consent for a licensed physician

and/or dentist to give necessary emergency medical treatment. I do hereby, agree to indemnify and hold

harmless the Worthington Presbyterian Church and the adult leaders from any and all actions, claims,

demands, suits, and/or other liabilities regarding the above named minor.

________________ _____________________________

Date Signature of Parent or Guardian

Allergies, medications, and/or other health conditions leaders should be aware of:

TRANSPORTATION: SAY CHEESE PLEASE

Children should be dropped off and If my child, is in pictures taken at Adventures 2017, Worthington
picked up at Highbanks Metro Park Presbyterian Church has my permission to use them on their
each day. website.

Parent Signature:

Please return completed form and $50.00 to the Church Office by MAY 21st

to guarantee receiving a t-shirt.

MONDAY, MAY 1 THURSDAY, MAY 11
7:00 PM Stated Session, Chapel 7:45 AM Stewardship Committee, Room 111
7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room, Sanctuary
TUESDAY, MAY 2
7:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, "Living" Room FRIDAY, MAY 12

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 SATURDAY, MAY 13
9:00 AM Sacristy Guild, Sanctuary
3:00 PM Volunteer Child/ Youth Training, Chapel SUNDAY, MAY 14 Graduation & Mother's Day
4:30 PM Y Family Dinner, Offsite 8:00 AM Worship/Communion, Dr. Piermont, Chapel
6:30 PM Celebration Ringers, Chapel 8:45 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery
7:30 PM Nominating Committee, "Living" Room 9:00 AM Kid's Zone (4 Yrs – 6th Grade), Fellowship Hall
9:00 AM Breakfast Club (7th, 9th-12th Grades), 112
THURSDAY, MAY 4 9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124
7:45 AM Personnel, Room 111 9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111
9:00 AM Endowment Committee, Room 112 9:00 AM NOOMA, Room 222
12:15 PM Christian Life Circle, Room 222 9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room
7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Worship, Dr. Piermont preaching, Sanctuary
10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 6, c sign
FRIDAY, MAY 5 11:15 AM Youth Choir, Choir Room
11:30 AM Small Group, “Living” Room
SATURDAY, MAY 6
7:30 AM Men's Breakfast/Bible Study, Fellowship Hall MONDAY, MAY 15
10:00 AM Renaissance Ensemble, Sanctuary 7:00 PM Youth Committee, Room 111

SUNDAY, MAY 7 TUESDAY, MAY 16
8:00 AM Worship/Communion, Dr. Piermont, Chapel 1:00 PM PW (Fallen Feather), Fellowship Hall
8:45 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery 7:00 PM Board of Deacons, Chapel
9:00 AM Kid's Zone (4 Yrs – 6th Grade), Fellowship Hall
9:00 AM Breakfast Club (7th, 9th-12th Grades), 112 WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124
9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111 THURSDAY, MAY 18
9:00 AM “Luther and the Reformation”, Chapel 7:30 AM Finance Committee, Room 111
9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room 9:00 AM Sacristy Guild, Sanctuary
10:00 AM Worship/Communion, Dr. Piermont, Sanctuary 12:00 PM Tower Tidings Deadline
10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 6, c sign 6:30 PM NNEMAP Breakdown, Youth Room
11:00 AM NNEMAP Breakdown, Fellowship Hall 7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room, Sanctuary
11:15 AM Youth Choir, Choir Room
11:30 AM Small Group, “Living” Room FRIDAY, MAY 19
11:30 AM Volunteer Training, Chapel 6:00 PM Club 56, Fellowship Hall
3:00 PM COS - Children's Choir, Sanctuary
4:00 PM Reception COS, Fellowship Hall SATURDAY, MAY 20
5:00PM New Worship Group, Chapel 7:30 AM Men's Breakfast/Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
6:00 PM Romanian Missionary Program, Chapel
SUNDAY, MAY 21 Volunteer Appreciation
MONDAY, MAY 8 8:00 AM Worship/Communion, Dr. Piermont, Chapel
5:00 PM Worship & the Arts Committee, Room 124 8:45 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery
6:00 PM Community Dinner, Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM Kid's Zone (4 Yrs – 6th Grade), Fellowship Hall
7:00 PM Mission Ministry, Room 222 9:00 AM Breakfast Club (7th, 9th-12th Grades), 112
7:00 PM Facilities Committee, Room 124 9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124
9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111
TUESDAY, MAY 9 9:00 AM “Luther and the Reformation”, Chapel
6:30 PM Membership / Fellowship Committee, 222 9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room
9:00 AM Brunch for Newer Members, Youth Room
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 10:00 AM Worship, Dr. Piermont, Sanctuary
6:30 PM Celebration Ringers, Chapel 10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 6, c sign
7:00 PM Book Lovers, "Living" Room 11:15 AM Youth Choir, Choir Room

11:15 AM SMORE’s Parent Meeting, Youth Room MOTHER’S DAY HONORARIA & MEMORIAL
11:30 AM Small Group, “Living” Room On Mother’s Day, May 14th, we
5:00 PM New Worship Group, Chapel
will continue our tradition by
MONDAY, MAY 22 honoring or memorializing mothers
1:00 PM Presbyterian Women Cord Team, 111 through a good will offering. We will
6:30 PM Children's Committee, Offsite include a print out of all those who are being
honored or remembered in the bulletin on
TUESDAY, MAY 23 Mother’s Day.
11:30 AM Tower Tidings Mailing, Fellowship Hall
7:00 PM Evening Circle of Grace, "Living" Room All money raised will be matched and used to
7:30 PM Adult Education, Room 222 support COMPASS. What better way to honor
your mother than to help prevent homelessness
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 for families in Central Ohio! This year
COMPASS’s emphasis is children with the theme:
THURSDAY, MAY 25 A Couch is NOT a Home; Preventing Childhood
7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room, Sanctuary Homelessness due to Eviction.

FRIDAY, MAY 26 If you would like to honor or memorialize a
loved one, please make a contribution, complete
SATURDAY, MAY 27 this form, and mail or drop off your request to the
10:00 AM Youth Car Wash, Church Parking Lot Church Office before Monday, May 8th.

SUNDAY, MAY 28 -------------------------------------------
8:00 AM Worship/Communion, Dr. Rice, Chapel 2017 MOTHER’S DAY Contribution
8:45 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery
9:00 AM Kid's Zone (4 Yrs – 6th Grade), Fellowship Hall PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
9:00 AM Breakfast Club (7th, 9th-12th Grades), 112
9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124 In Memory of:
9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111
9:00 AM NOOMA, Room 222 In Honor of:
9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room
10:00 AM Worship, Dr. Rice preaching, Sanctuary Donor:
10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 6, c sign
11:15 AM Youth Choir, Choir Room Donor’s Phone or Email:
11:30 AM Small Group, “Living” Room

MONDAY, MAY 29 Church Closed – Memorial Day

TUESDAY, MAY 30

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

WPC has supported Rebuilding Together Central Ohio for more than 20
years. Their goal is to keep homes safe, healthy, warm and dry. Rebuilding
Together serves the elderly and low income homeowners. On Saturday, May
6th, volunteers will make 16 homes in Whitehall become safe, warm and dry.
Lori’s home will receive repairs to the bathroom, numerous electrical repairs,
a sump pump to remove water from her basement, floor repairs, roof leak,
and landscaping. Nationwide, 275,000 volunteers will repair more than 8,500
homes during this very special event on May 6th.

John Hamilton, WPC member, has volunteered for 23 years as a
Rebuilding Together House Captain.

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TAKE A STROLL WITH THE YAHA’s! flavor and feature a variety of plantings rich in
Friday, June 2nd color and texture.

Schnormeier Gardens are located in the Put on your walking shoes and join the
gentle rolling hills of central Ohio, near Gambier. YAHA’s for a self-guided tour of these beautiful
Ted and Ann Schnormeier began building the gardens that are only open to the public once a
gardens in 1996. Over the years, the gardens year for just four days! (You will be walking on
have grown to include fifty acres of manicured grassy hills at sometimes, no paved walkways.)
lawns, ten lakes, a variety of discrete garden Following our garden walk, we will picnic at Ariel
areas and several waterfalls. Foundation Park in nearby Mt. Vernon. PLEASE
PACK YOUR OWN PICNIC LUNCH AND
The focal point of the property is a BEVERAGE. We will carpool from the church
spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home. parking lot. Please meet at 9:00 a.m. The
This private residence was completed in 1994. gardens open at 10:00 a.m. There will be a $10
Other structures on the property include a per car parking fee at the gardens.
Japanese teahouse, garden house, Chinese
pavilion and arched bridge. An ever-growing Hope young and old can join the YAHA’s
collection of unique sculptures is also located on (Young At Heart Adults 55 and older) on our
the grounds. The gardens have a distinct Asian garden stroll! Questions? [email protected].

BRIDGE GROUP

You are invited to play bridge at the
home of Carolyn and Dan Owens
on Friday, May 19th. Call the
Owens at 614-888-7265 by
Sunday, May 14th if you would like to play.