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March 28, 2018
Boulder Knoll Scroll
Special Edition!
Join Us Saturday, April 21st 10:00 AM at
Westminster Presbyterian Church
8:15 am - Worship Service
9:45 am - Informal Service
11:15 am - Worship Service
April 11, 2018
In This Issue:
Pastor’s Thoughts
Weekly Calendar
Congregational Life
Kid’s Korner/Youth
Participate
Prayer List
Welcome to a special edition of the Boulder Knoll Scroll, in celebration of
the Blessing of the Animals
This Saturday, April 21st @ 10:00 AM
Coming up at Westminster:
Sunday, April 15th Rev. John Moody Scripture: Luke 24: 13-35 Sermon: “Surprise!”
Saturday, April 21st Rev. John Moody leads Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, April 22nd Rev. John Moody Celebration of Earth Day & Psalm 23 8:15 am - Worship Service
9:45 am - Informal Service
11:15 am - Worship Service
Dear Friends,
On Saturday April 21 at 10:00 am we will have our annual “Blessing of the
Animals.” On Sunday, April 22 Earth Day will be celebrated and observed.
What a great way to connect with the blessing of God’s creation as we
celebrate our relationship with our pets, who bless and have blessed our lives
with joy, love, companionship and faithfulness. Possibly the closest connection we have with God’s
creation on a daily basis is through our pets. Literally and symbolically they represent the caring
relationship required of us as stewards or caretakers of the gift of God’s creation.
We feed them, nurture them, and attend to their medical needs while inviting them into our
personal lives and our families as full-fledged members and trusted friends, often depending upon
them as they depend upon us, for companionship. Our lives would be empty without them.
What if, as we gaze upon and over the gift of God’s creation, we pause to consider our
responsibility as stewards and or caretakers of that which God has gifted us? And what if we
consider modeling our relationship to creation in the same way that we care for our pets? The
creation is ours not to dominate or exploit, but to bless, celebrate, nurture, worry and fret over,
while seeking the best for it.
We would never choose to intentionally harm our pets. Why would we choose to intentionally harm
or devastate the earth? We are concerned about what our pets eat, that is what we feed them,
wanting always to assure what they receive from our hands is healthy and ultimately will strengthen,
not harm them. Why would we not want the same for creation: that is choosing not to harm it by
what we dump into it, spray upon or it, build upon it. We would not poison our pets, polluting their
lives with substandard food or resources so why would we choose to do so to God’s creation. If you
are like me, you are always on the watch for your pet, taking care to notice any changes in health or
demeanor that could adversely affect him or her.
They key is relationship. We are related to the creation and the creation is related to us. We are one
with one another. The Bible is clear on that fact. Yet we treat this gift of God as something to
dominate over rather than nurture and care for, without often considering the impact our choices
will ultimately have on the health and well- being of it in its soil, its waters, its foliage, its air, and
ultimately upon the divine gifts wrapped in flesh, you and me and our neighbors.
As we gather to celebrate the Blessing of the Animals on April 21 let us
consider, as we also celebrate Earth Day on April 22, how we are called as
stewards and caretakers over those gifts of God and ultimately over all the
creation which God has entrusted to our care.
Yours in Christ’s service,
John Mya Moody
The ark in the Genesis flood narrative was how God “remembered all the wild animals
and all the domestic animals” (Gen. 8:1). Today in the United States, the Endangered
Species Act serves as the “Noah’s ark” of our time, ensuring protection for creatures in
peril. We are called to be mindful of all creatures, and to take stock of their presence.
Let’s join together on Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m. to celebrate our special
relationship with God’s creatures. Bring your animal companion, a picture or stuffed toy
of an animal for which you want a blessing. In a short service of word and song, we will
honor these creatures of our planet. Meet in the lower parking lot. Invite family and
friends.
Earth Day Sunday Services (April 22) will honor God’s creation with a special animal
companion representative for blessing.
Please see the bulletin board in the narthex, and pick up a special bookmark.
The fate of humans and the fate of the animals are the same: as one dies so does the other; both have the same breath.”
- Ecclesiastes 3:19
Thank you for your participation!
- Deanie Anderson
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.
- Anatole France
Congregational Life
LifePax will be sold on April 8th. They are $2 each and help to feed our hungry and homeless neighbors. Thank you for your continuing support.
Join us for a SOAR on April 22nd at 9:45 or 11:00 as we
welcome Dr. Ricardo De Mambro Santos, professor of art history
at Willamette and guest curator at Hallie Ford Museum of Art. He
will lecture on the collection of Northern Renaissance prints
discovered in a 1629 Book of Common Prayer, bringing rich insights regarding the
historical and theological contexts of this Reformation-era artwork.
Note: The Book and prints are on display at Hallie Ford until April 29!
JIM DUNBAR Jim was born in
Pittsburgh and
received a certificate
from Boyce Community
College in Monroeville,
PA. He worked ten
years as a sales clerk at
a grocery store in
Pittsburgh. His mother is Susan Dunbar, also
a new member of Westminster. His hobbies
include his dog, yard work and
volunteering at a food bank.
Jim attended Newlonsburg Presbyterian
Church where he volunteered with an adult
special needs group. Several of Jim’s
relatives introduced him to Westminster. He
likes many things about the church including
its setting. He’s interested in several church
activities including cleaning and working on
the food bank.
KAREN FREED Karen Freed was born in
Grants Pass and
graduated from Corvallis
High School. She
received a bachelor’s
degree in journalism
from University of
Oregon. She was an editor in Cambridge,
Massachusetts and Manhattan Beach,
California and has been a business owner
since 2005.
Her husband is David Freed. She enjoys
cooking and hiking. She moved to Oregon
to care for aging parents.
Karen first joined a Presbyterian church
in Lubbock, Texas. When asked what
brought her to Westminster, she said, “A
journey to celebrate a step of spiritual
growth and a friend suggested Westminster.
GET TO KNOW OUR NEWEST
MEMBERS...
There is no psychiatrist in the world like a
puppy licking your face. -Bern Williams
Congregational Life
Outcasts United - Warner St. John (Fiction)
The story of a refugee soccer team that changes a town.
Mixed Blessings and Speaking of Sin - Barbara Brown (Non-Fiction)
Two books that highlight the author’s down-to-earth wisdom and keen
perspective of Bible readings.
The Divine Hour - Phyllis Tickle (Non-Fiction)
A Book of Hours for our time. This is
the first in a trilogy of prayer manuals
compiled by the Publisher’s Weekly
Editor.
New to the library
The recent changes to Salem’s recycling policies can be
confusing. Check out the website: mcrecycleguide.net where
you will find answers to all your recycling questions.
5TH SUNDAY - APRIL 29TH The first 5TH SUNDAY of the year is APRIL 29th. We will be helping Shelly’s
House, which provides affordable, transitional housing for female offenders in
Salem, Oregon. Shelly’s House residents are coached to learn sustainable life skills,
financial planning, and how to live honestly without alcohol and drugs in
harmony with others.
We will be collecting pillows, TWIN-size sheets & blankets, towels & dinner forks.
UNRAVELING RECYCLING
It's no coincidence that man's best friend
cannot talk. - Anonymous
Once again, Westminster - and many of our neighbors - made a fine showing at the March 27th Blood Drive. Our goal was 27 pints, and we ended at 28! As Pauline Mather, our hard-working organizer put it, “Every single person who gave blood can claim THEY were the one who put us over our goal!” BRAVO, and see you at the next Blood Drive.
ITEMS NEEED FOR VBS Our VBS Planning Team has begun plans for this summer’s Vacation Bible School. There are a number of items that we will be collecting. Here is a list of things to be on the lookout for: Fake ferns and other fake tropical plants PVC piping, 1/2” and above up to 6” and at least 4 to 8 feet in length Cardboard boxes (large, medium and small) Wooden crates Large Treasure chest (3 ft. by 2 ft.) Buoys Anchor Barrels (small-medium) Bamboo shades and thick bamboo poles Natural hemp ropes, variety of sizes including thick Carpet tubes Glass milk bottles or similar glass bottles If you have any of these items, please contact Gail Moody at [email protected] or at 503-364-3327. If you would like items returned, please make sure you label them. Thanks.
Westpres Kid’s Korner
The Annual Youth Geranium Sale will be ONE DAY ONLY--
Sunday May 6th. Youth will be selling outside the front
entrance from 9 AM-Noon (or until we sell out). All proceeds
will benefit CITY CAMP and the summer mission trip to
Los Angeles. The geraniums are Egan’s Gardens
highest quality plants. Thank you for supporting Youth Missions!
A dog is one of the remaining reasons why some
people can be persuaded to go for a walk.
- O.A. Battista
Sun., April 15 8:15 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 9:45 AM Education Hour 9:45 AM INFORMAL WORSHIP
10:45 AM Younger Choir 11:00 AM Mid Hi Youth 11:15 AM WORSHIP SERVICE
12:00 PM Women's Retreat Mtg 5:30 PM High School Youth
Mon., March April 16 10:00 AM Library Staff 5:30 PM Mamaroo
Thurs., April 19 9:00 AM Newcomers 9:30 AM Tea with Jesus 5:30 PM Praise Team 6:00 PM Venturing Crew 7:00 PM Chancel Choir
Fri., April 20
Sat., April 21 10:00 AM BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Tue., April 17 10:30 AM Bible Study 5:00 PM Bells 7:00 PM Men's Night Out 7:00 PM Yoga
Wed., April 18 6:45 AM WBS @ Rockin Rogers 9:30 AM Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Troop # 108 7:00 PM Session 7:30 PM N.A.
Sun., April 22 8:15 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 9:45 AM Education Hour 9:45 AM INFORMAL WORSHIP 9:45 AM S.O.A.R. 10:45 AM Newsong Choir 11:00 AM Mid Hi Youth 11:00 AM S.O.A.R. 11:15 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 PM High School Youth
Mon., April 23 10:00 AM Library Staff
6:30 PM Women's Bible Study
Thurs., April 26 1:30 PM Stephen Ministry 5:30 PM Praise Team 7:00 PM Chancel Choir
Fri., April 27
Sat., April 28 WOMEN’S RETREAT CONTINUES 1:00 PM Memorial Service for Doris Woods
Tue., April 24 10:30 AM Bible Study 1:30 PM Charity Circle 5:00 PM Bells 7:00 PM Yoga
7:00 PM Nominating Committee
Wed., April 25 7:30 AM WBS @ Rockin Rogers 9:30 AM Staff Meeting 10:00 AM Book Club 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Troop # 108 7:00 PM Deacons 7:30 PM N.A.
A black cat crossing your path signifies…….that the
animal is going someplace. - Groucho Marx
April Westminster Book Club “Love and other Consolation Prizes” by Jamie Ford was chosen for the club’s
April 25th
meeting and discussion. “Love” is based on a true story about an
orphaned boy who is auctioned off at the Seattle World’s Fair in 1909. For those
who are interested, Jamie Ford will speak at the Assistance League’s Spring Forum May 3 and
tickets are available at the Daue House.
Westminster Book Club meets April 25th
at 10 a.m. in Russell Hall. Newcomers are welcome!
For info call Dolores Byrnes 503-364-6646 or “e” at [email protected].
¡Hola! Our next Dinner for Eight is scheduled for
Saturday, May 5. While it isn’t necessary to carry on with a Cinco de Mayo theme, it might be kind of fun to think about, especially if you are interested in hosting a get-together.
Sign-ups sheets will be posted in the narthex beginning April 15 and going through Sunday, April 29, so you have lots of time to get it on your calendars.
This is a great way to meet and mingle with Westminster people you might not see often if you attend different services on Sundays. And, as always, sin-gles are welcome, as well as couples. If you have questions about attending or hosting, contact: Susan Ray at 503-689-1179 or [email protected].
¡Hasta la vista!
“cen
e par
a 8!”
Charity Circle April 24th Meeting
Charity Circle continues to explore Hebrews with the Presbyterian Women/Horizons
Bible Study, “Cloud of Witnesses”. Lesson Seven centers our attention on God’s
Sabbath rest as we discuss “In Community with the Hope of the Future” lead by
Dolores Winter-Byrnes. Jewell Fowler will hostess and Bonnie Shaughnessy-Smith
will give devotions. The Circle welcomes all to these interesting discussions. Meetings begin at
1:30 in Russell Hall. For info call Dolores @ 503-364-6646.
“I am fond of pigs. Dogs look
up to us. Cats look down on us.
Pigs treat us as equals.”
― Winston S. Churchill
2018 WOMEN’S RETREAT - APRIL 27-29
SIGN UP DEADLINE IS THIS SUNDAY, THE 15TH!!!!
“EMBRACE YOUR SEASON: CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CONTENTMENT” Finding contentment in whatever season of life you are in.
Cost: $95 for Weekend and $45 for Saturday Only
CELEBRATE WITH IHN on April 26th Interfaith Hospitality Network/Family Promise will host a free evening with dessert and highlights of the work done to address family homelessness in Salem. Come to hear the inspiring story of how churches, including ours, and the excellent IHN staff are helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence, April 26, 7-8:15 p.m. at the Reed Opera House. Questions? RSVP helpful, but not necessary. (Arlene Pate: 503-362-1828)
Fellowship Committee is looking for a few good men (and women)!
Looking for ways to get involved with Westminster? Come and join the Fellowship Committee. We are the folks who plan social events for our church family. Some of the things we plan/organize include:
Dinner for Eight (3 X per year) The All-Church Picnic Helping the Deacons with the Unity Brunch Westminster Night at Volcano Stadium Coffee Hour between services on Sundays Most of our work is done in the summertime, so that leaves most of the rest of the year free. We do many meetings via
email-conferencing, so we don’t have to be out too many nights. You do NOT need to be a member of the church to be on our committee.
We would love to have some younger Westminster folks involved with new ideas for fellowship. That would include family-friendly activities, as well. INTERESTED?
Contact Susan Ray: [email protected] or 503-689-1179 OR
To err is human—
to forgive, canine.
- Anonymous
Praise! Elizabeth Bennett is out of hospice, and off bottled oxygen.
Sally Berg is improving daily, and joined us for Easter services.
Katie Crane has completed chemotherapy treatments.
Our Love and Prayers go out for: Craig Hall, friend of John Moody, who was diagnosed with inoperable cancer
Laura Childers’ son, Mac (12 yrs), who is undergoing cancer treatment
Moira, friend of Susan Tanabe, who is undergoing cancer treatment
Zooey Morris (15 yrs. old), friend of Susan Tanabe, who has a tumor (prayers it’s benign)
Robert Rowlette, cousin of Susan Tanabe, who has colon cancer which may be spreading.
Shane Maupin, friend of Sandra & Bill Albright, who will undergo cancer surgery on 6/15/18.
Jennifer Brundidge, who had back surgery on 4/10/18.
Lynnea Lyman, who had hip surgery on 4/10/18.
Continue to Remember: Cynthia Currin Helen & Bob McGauhey Jim Lamp Sally Neely Ruth Dalen Marilyn Pool Eleanor Embick Duff Kannier Fred Schwarz Tim Holsten John Trigg Bob Cooper Sharon Gilliam Mary Anne Hawkins Patti Jorgenson Lansing Bulgin Jennifer Russell Ron Tinnell Steve Kmetz Rachelle Hughes’ mother, Joan Martin Sally Cook’s great-aunt, Peggy Ann Newcomb, who has cancer Margaret Smith’s father, Ralph Fiala, who has cancer Suzie Heringer’s mother, who’s in hospice Mather’s great-grandson, James Pratt and his parents Lori Dalen’s parents, Joe & Helen Johannes David Preston, father of A.J. Preston Jim Randle’s mother, Clarice Franssen, who’s in hospice Pat Randle’s brother, Mike Gilbert, who has cancer Shawna Clower’s father, Dorsey Winfree, who’s recovering from surgery Melinda Campbell’s friend, Jan Day, who has cancer
Jim Keehner
Carolyn Keehner
Jean Christian
Ralph Morgan
Matt Crall
Rosamund Irwin
Norm Frink
Richard Mather
Bill Hubble
Pam Hubble
Susan Tanabe
Linda Beardsley
Jim Randle
Pat Randle
Mary Von Schimmelmann
Annette Christiansen
Jackie Hilfiker
Dorothy Heyen
Bill Grupe
Donna Grupe
Marcia Poehler
Nancy Crawford
THANKS TO ALL OUR MARCH USHERS
Printing: Carol Huber, Sara Morgan, &
Peggy Hershey
Distribution: Bill & Donna Grupe, Kenn &
Nancy Battaile, Bev Hunt, Jean Christian and
Mary Von Schimmelmann
Mail Coordinator: Bill Grupe
The deadline for submission of articles to
the Boulder Knoll Scroll is Monday,
April 23rd at 10am. Publication is every
other week. Articles may be submitted
directly to the church office or by email at
Do you need a ride to church? Are you
available to provide a ride so someone
can attend church services? The Ride
to Church program would be happy to
assist connecting those needing rides
with those who are available to drive.
Contact: Nancy Heringer at
503-581-5082
CHURCH E-MAIL:
Pastor: The Reverend John R. Moody:
Music Director: Linda McCreery:
Dir. of Christian Education: Gail Moody:
Youth Director: Vik Schaaf:
Financial Secretary: Dianna Calvert:
Office Manager: Jean Severson:
Organists: Ariana Recher, Kathleen Knauss
Church Office Hours: Monday-Thursday:
8:30am -12:00pm & 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday:
8:30am-12:00pm & 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Phone: 503-364-3327
Fax: 503-589-0929
Web Site: www.salemwestpres.org
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