Saturday, March 12, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday March 13, 2011

THE “Y” UPDATE: Last Sunday Jake Steger of the Olean YMCA gave an overview of the Y’s programs and a very generalized plan for our Wellsville area. Several questions were asked; traffic pattern, building site, a pool, daycare, amount of land; however, at this time, no answers are forthcoming until further discussions and studies are done. Our committee, working at Council’s direction, is charged with the task of gathering information in this “exploratory” phase. The committee has made two requests to the Y – their proposals for the land and for the daycare. Once the Y has spoken, our committee will react by working through the details so that there might eventually be a “win-win” situation for all. It is important that the church receive certain benefits and that the quality and programming of our daycare be maintained in the right spiritual and business way. Please remember that final package will be presented to the congregation for approval. Written questions are appreciated. Please direct your concerns and comments to the committee by leaving them in the church office. You do not need to sign your name. Committee members are: Marv Wood, Betty Wood, Carol English, Dick Kling, Deb Martin and Diane Vossler (congregational representative pending council approval).

Important Change: Please note that the Bible Study “Becoming a Woman of Excellence” is now meeting on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 pm beginning March 17th. Please contact Betty Wood if you have any questions. It is still NOT too late to participate. Thank you.

Helping Hands Committee wishes to thank those who have put donations in the "Helping Hands" box in the narthex. Recently, there was approximately $50 in the box. Also, please note the "thank you" posted in the hallway from a recent recipient of our "funds".

Our Library is in the process of reorganization to provide more books that will support and sustain our Lutheran Theology. Please check out the books for sale on the table in the lounge. Please make a donation and put it in the Mission Bottle. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Thank You!!!

Library Surveys are still available on the table in the lounge. Please take a moment to fill one out and put in the container. Thanks!

Coffee Hour Hosts are needed and appreciated! Sign-up sheet is on the lounge table. Thank you!

Soup/Sandwich Hosts are needed and appreciated! Sign-up sheet is on the lounge table. Thanks!

Flower Chart: Please consider signing up to place flowers on the altar for a remembrance or special occasion. You may bring your own arrangement or pay $15 for one bouquet or $25 for two bouquets to the church. You will receive a reminder the week before your date to ask your preference. Thank you!

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today Are Kay, Lois And Barb. Thank You For Hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Mar. 16 Pauline Brown, Loralai Crawford, Kara Gallmann; Mar. 17 Ruth Kling; Mar. 18 Kyle Flurschutz.

We Thank the 91 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

February offerings totaled $9,521.38 which falls short of the February budget needs of $12,787.92. Jan – Feb Budget Needs: $28,772.82; Jan - Feb received: $21,624.68.

Those Who Serve Today, March 13, 2011:
  • Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
  • Organist: Carol English.
  • Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Helms, Paul Vossler.
  • Altar Assistant: Betty Wood.
  • Altar Guild: Barb Delity, Shelly Dunne.
  • Acolytes: David & Jane Pinney.
  • Lay Reader: Jane White.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, March 20, 2011:
  • Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Helms, Paul Vossler.
  • Altar Assistant: Betty Wood.
  • Altar Guild: Barb Delity, Shelly Dunne.
  • Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
  • Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, March 20, 2011:
  • Genesis 12:1-9.
  • Romans 4:1-8, 13-17.
  • St. John 3:1-17.

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