Christ Blessing the Children  by Nicolaes Maes, National Gallery, London

Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me…  Mark 9:36

Choir breakfast at 8:15 am. The first choir rehearsal of the year begins at 8:45 am. We will mark the beginning of the fall season with a new setting for our worship.

We celebrate our children on Sunday, as we celebrate all who care for them and provide for their instruction in the Christian faith: parents, teachers, grandparents, the other members of the congregation. Faith-formation for our children is one of our primary purposes. Every time we have a baptism we promise to provide instruction in the Christian faith for our children. As we begin a new year of learning we keep that promise. Following the service the children will go into their classrooms while the adults will get ready for lunch. During the meal you will be invited to design and color a piece of cloth that represents you. The pieces will be stitched together in a banner.

The congregation council is the board of directors of the church, charged with making sure that we fulfill our mission as a Christian congregation. Sunday the members of the council will  be introduced. They will promise to direct the church in proper and creative ways. You will promise your support, involvement and encouragement.

Next Sunday Jonathan Moretz and Bruce Gody will be at church with guitar and flute music. This is a good day to invite your friends and neighbors.

Mary Ann bought two peach trees for the grounds.

Evi Treffs and Kim Canning sorted the toys in the nursery

Chris Munford and Liam moved bookcases and other furniture into the nursery

Carol Green continues to lead prayer meetings, helping us fulfill our prayer “mission” in the world.

BWR  Riggert

Cantor Meshon

Assistant  Woods

Nursery  Burke

Coffee  Gogolin (potluck lunch)

Acolyte  Leah J

Usher  Midgley

Flowers  Meshon, in memory of Roman