Sunday, March 20, 2011

News and Notes for Sunday March 20, 2011

YMCA Update – This past Monday our steering committee met with the Y heads in Olean. Our main purpose was to clarify the role of our daycare within the proposed partnership. Being that the daycare is financially stable and functioning with a quality program, the committee felt that more would be lost than gained by placing it under the Y. Our daycare will remain independent of the Y and as a mission under the auspices of our church. Jake Steger, the Y’s CEO and Norm Moore, their Board Chair were most understanding of our position. It is likely that some child programs on Y's part will be initiated, but will be aligned with recommendations from our daycare board and administration. Their original interest in partnering for land remains. Their architects are drawing up options for building location and traffic patterns. Once these details are in place, all will be shared prior to a congregational vote.

Soup/Sandwich Hosts & Coffee Hour 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 Esther Childs, Barb Delity and Marge Vossler. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Mar. 20 Brian Link; Mar. 21 Matthew Monroe; Mar. 22 Clair Coyle, Michael Lamberson; Mar. 25 Marilyn Cornelius; Mar. 26 Jane White .

We Thank the 101 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 20, 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: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
  • Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
  • Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.
Assignments For Next Sunday, March 27, 2011:
  • Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Helms, Paul Vossler.
  • Altar Assistant: Betty Wood.
  • Altar Guild: Barb Delity, Shelly Dunne.
  • Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
  • Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, March 27, 2011:
  • Exodus 17:1-7.
  • Romans 5:1-8.
  • St. John 4:5-26.

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