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May 2019 Vol. 63 No. 9
PUBLISHED FOR THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF GRACE CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, RUTLAND, VERMONT
Eastertide Worship — Living Resurrection
Easter is more than just one Sunday of lilies, tulips, and daffodils, beautiful brass quartet, singing, and
bells! It is a season lasting for 7 Sundays and 50 days. Maybe the early church knew that it would take
that many days and weeks for us to be able to live into the hope and new life that is offered to us in
the news of Jesus’ resurrection.
Throughout Eastertide, we will explore how God calls us to LIVE RESURRECTION, to be the people
of good news and hope and new life. As individuals, a community, and world … we need good news
and hope and new life. As the world outside comes back to life this spring, join us in worship as
together we explore what it means to be God’s Easter people.
May 5 3rd Sunday of Easter May 19 5th Sunday of Easter
Immigration Sunday John Weatherhogg, preaching
Rev. Marjorie MacNeill, guest preacher
May 26 6th Sunday of Easter
May 12 4th Sunday of Easter John Weatherhogg, preaching
Children’s Sunday
CWS Blanket Sunday offering received
UCC Immigrant Rights Sunday: May 5 (Cinco de mayo!)
Join us on Sunday, May 5 to hear the Rev. Marjorie MacNeill preach and share her
experiences on her visit to the Arizona/Mexico border in February. After worship,
stay for an “enhanced” coffee hour in the Parlor for a Q&A with Marjorie and a
sharing of ideas about where we see God in this issue and what God is calling Grace
Church to do.
Don’t Forget the Grace Church Rummage Sale!
Thursday, May 2 (6-9 p.m.); Friday, May 3 (9 a.m. to noon)
You may drop off items Monday—Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
See page 5 for details.
A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR
Giving Resurrection Away…
After another beautiful Easter morning
at Grace, including the sunrise service,
our family made their annual trek to
the Merck Forest in Rupert to enjoy the amazing
views of the Adirondack Mountains and to see if
the spring lambs had been born. There were no
baby lambs to enjoy, but we did greet the two
Belgian Draft horses and hear some chickens
cackling! We took pictures and just enjoyed the
warm afternoon breezes racing over the mountain-
scape. It was Kyle who noticed that the trees had
yet to show their buds, a sure sign of spring!
It’s no coincidence that we celebrate Easter around
the vernal equinox! The resurrection of our Lord
and the resurrection of spring vegetation give us
powerful illustrations that life comes through death,
that new growth comes through dormancy, that
death does not conquer life hidden within the soul.
Even dead wood decays to become nutrient-rich
soil for new growth to spring forth! It is a powerful
annual reminder that we should always take keen
notice of to empower us through the year ahead.
Alastair, Tracy and I wrestled with the Easter
message this year. Tracy suggested that my message
could be profoundly short and sweet. In seminary,
we heard of a famous preacher who stood in the
pulpit on Easter morning and announced, “Christ is
Risen!” To which his dutiful congregation respond-
ed, “Christ is Risen, indeed!” After repeating that
phrase a couple more times, crescendoing with
each repetition, he remarked, “What more needs
to be said? But, let the music play!” And, he sat
down, to everyone’s amazement! Oh, how I wanted
to do that with you all and see the reactions on
your faces and hear your thoughts afterward!
It’s true, really! What more can we say about the
resurrection than to blurt it out that it happened,
and that Christ has truly risen from the grave!? It is
the most powerful event that has ever taken place in
human history! It is greater than anything we
have ever done or accomplished! Jesus has
returned from death to pronounce death is
done! The fear of death is no more and we are
now empowered to go back into life and live it
fully, to its most powerful conclusions!
What more needs to be said? …other than to
share this truth with those who have perhaps
heard it and not yet come to fully understand its
power or implications? We live on in the power
of God’s Yes when we share the empowerment
we receive daily by reminding ourselves that we
live in the wake of resurrection hope,
resurrection love, resurrection power! This is
how the church will survive into the decades
ahead! When we strive to share our hope, love
and power with those who do not know it.
When we share the strength we’ve received
through following Jesus and entrusting ourselves
to Jesus, we become walking billboards for
rejuvenation, for renewal, for new growth. We
become like the living buds of resurrection hope
bursting forth from the trees after a long
winter’s hibernation!
What a gift we offer to those seeking that
renewal! What a joy we can offer to those
who’ve only known pain! What a breath of fresh
air we can offer those who’ve known only the
stale smoke of political rancor! It’s not religious
fantasy, it’s as real as Twitter or Facebook posts
this morning – only, you are the posts of hope that
God desires to read in his daily feed! The choice is
ours…do we live into resurrection and strive to
give it away? Or, do we keep it all to ourselves
and relish it in the wake of grand music?
Oh, and those buds? They popped this morning
outside our home! A sure sign that life is
abundant and gaining strength. Be the bud! Be the
hope! Be the resurrection! And give it away…
Happy Easter/Spring/Life/Hope/Earth Day!
John
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Healing Ministry By Rev. Bob Boutwell
Grace Church offers a Healing Prayer Service on the second Sunday of each month,
with the next one in the Chapel on Sunday, May 12 at 11:25 a.m. Those who need
healing are invited to come and receive the healing love of Jesus with the laying on of hands by the
deacons of the church. We offer the cleansing and healing of prayer by the gathered congregation, the
anointing with oil by the pastor, and the healing power of the Holy Spirit. In prayer you may ask Jesus
for repair of physical damage that you have suffered, healing from illness, emotional pain, psychological
disorders, or inner healing of hurtful memories. You may ask the Holy Spirit for healing of genetic and
inherited disorders that have come down through your family. You may ask Jesus to extend healing to
your family members and friends and others about whom you are concerned. Members of the
congregation are also urged to come to praise God for healings they have received or have heard
about and to offer prayers for those who have come seeking healing.
In Luke 6:27 we read that Jesus said, “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless
those who curse you and pray for those who mistreat you.” Francis MacNutt reminds us that curses
really hurt us. Curses are works of Satan and add to the atmosphere of evil we must contend with
and the weight of evil we carry upon our shoulders. A curse creates an opening for Satan to enter us
and work within us. When we have been cursed, we need to forgive the person who has cursed us
and we need to ask the Holy Spirit to cleanse us of any evil that the curse has allowed to get in. Jesus
can set us free from the curse and can heal the damage that the curse has caused. When we curse
someone or something, we are assisting Satan and we open ourselves to Satan and Satan’s evil spirits.
Whenever we say, “God damn __”, we are joining Satan to tempt God to do something evil. When
someone offends us or cuts us off in traffic, perhaps we should pray that God will bless them. It
would be good to say, “God bless you!” to people more often than just when they sneeze. When we
bless people we wish them goodness and mercy and we add to the goodness and love with which
God surrounds them. That can be very healing for them and for us also.
Every Wednesday I am in my office at the church from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and am available at other
times for healing prayers and consultations. You may contact me by phone at 802.773.3057.or by
email at [email protected].
MAY 8 at 7:00 PM
Israel at 71: Opportunities for Peacemaking after the Election Event
The Rutland Jewish Center is hosting Dr. Yehezkel Landau, a dual Israeli-
American citizen, religious peacebuilder and interfaith educator, who has
decades of experience in transforming Israeili-Palestinian relationships and in
promoting Jewish-Christian-Muslim reconciliation. He will focus on how
tensions within Israeli society relate to the wider regional conflicts and how
Americans can help grassroots peacebuilders in Israel/Palestine succeed in
their efforts. All are welcome!
Spring Hymn Sing—April 28th at 4:30 PM
Please join us in the Grace Church Sanctuary to sing seasonal hymns.
Baritone David Castonguay will perform The Five Mystical Songs by Ralph
Vaughan Williams accompanied by Alastair Stout. A reception will follow
in the Parlor.
Rutland Area Chorus Spring Concert Rehearsals Continue - May 5th and 12th at 2 PM
Rehearsals for the Rutland Area Spring Concert, featuring the Gloria by John Rutter, will continue on
May 5 and 12. Rehearsals will start at 2 p.m. and finish at 4:30 p.m. (Please do not leave rehearsals
early.) The mandatory dress rehearsal will be May 18 from 1 - 4
p.m., and the concert is on May 19 at 4 p.m., with a 2 p.m. call that
day.
Rutland Area Chorus Spring Concert - May 19th at 4 PM
The RAC will be joined by a professional brass ensemble to offer
John Rutter’s world-famous Gloria and Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring by
J.S. Bach. The Grace Sanctuary Choir will also sing Rutter’s setting of Psalm 150, which was written
in 2002 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Rutland Area Evening Choir offers Evensong at St. Paul’s Cathedral - June 2nd at 4 PM
The Rutland Area Evening Choir will sing Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral in Burlington on June 2nd.
Under the direction of Cathedral organist Mark Howe, the RAEC will join the Cathedral Choir to
offer anthems, psalms and hymns in the modern beauty of St Paul’s Cathedral, which overlooks Lake
Champlain.
Pentecost Handbell Concert - June 9th at 4 PM
Tintinnabula will be joined by the Tinmouth handbell choir to offer a concert of seasonal music.
Special guest Jen Cohen will join the choirs on steel drums.
** SAVE THE DATE ** Grace Church Cabaret - June 30th at 7 PM
Please join the Grace Church Choirs for their season-finale cabaret which will feature solos and
duets, and culminate in a medley from Phantom of the Opera. We have incredibly talented singers and
instrumentalists in Grace Church - come and support their wonderful offerings! A free-will offering
will be taken to support the music ministry at Grace Church.
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Rummage Sale in May! Thursday, May 2 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, May 3 from 9 a.m. - Noon (Bag Sale)
Donations can be dropped off in Fellowship Hall through May 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please—no
drop offs after 2 p.m. on Wednesday!
Set-up and Sales Help Needed!
Set-up help is needed to set up and sort Monday through Thursday, April 29—May 2.
Sales help is needed on Thursday, May 2 from 6-9 p.m. and Friday, May 3 from 9 a.m.—noon.
Clean-up help is needed after the bag sale on Friday, May 3.
For more information please contact Mary Doyle (772.4834), Helen Willis (773.2115), or Tracy
Weatherhogg (775.4301/[email protected]).
Hello from Finance and your Treasurer, Matt Getty ~
As of March 31, 2019, we expected to be in a deficit position based on how the actual budget has
performed over the years. The budgeted net figure for the first quarter was a negative $35,557;
we ended the quarter better than expected with a negative $27,504. This is based on gross
income of $121,795 against gross expenses of $149,300, for a net loss for the quarter of
$27,504.
How can you help bring us back into the black? If everyone keeps their pledge current, we
anticipate balancing the budget over the course of the year. Contact Beth in the Office for
details (802.775.4301). Thank you.
Unable to be at worship on Sunday morning?
Extended Home Communion is available for those not able to
be with us in worship that day. Anyone who would like to
arrange for a Home Communion visit or who knows someone
who may like to receive Home Communion may contact the
Church Office (775-4301). A representative from the Diaconate will
call to confirm a time.
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The Mission and Service Committee recently approved the following allocation:
Supporting Turning Point Recovery Center in Rutland
Again this year, Grace Church is helping Turning Point Recovery
Center field a softball team Friday nights throughout the summer.
Our donation of $500 helps those in recovery participate in a positive
activity. The money goes to help with the printing of t-shirts and hats,
purchase of needed equipment, and fees for participation. Watch for information about their
upcoming games; wear your Grace Church t-shirt and come out in support!
Grace Church in the Wider Community
CWS Blankets Comfort in Times of Crisis
Contributions to CWS Blankets mean Church World
Service will be ready to help families around the world
recover from disasters and displacement, and build viable,
sustainable lives, and communities. CWS Blankets provide
comfort in communities hit by disaster, and in shelters or
agencies assisting those experiencing hard times.
A special offering for CWS Blankets will be taken on Sunday, May 12. Mother’s Day cards will be
on sale for $5 on Sundays, April 28 and May 5 after worship services. Cards are also available in
the Church Office. For each $5.00 you contribute for a much-needed Church World Service blanket,
you will be given an alternative Mother’s Day card that will tell your Mother, or someone special, that
you care in these troubled times. Thank you for caring, thank you for sharing.
How is Grace Church making a difference in the world?
Property Committee Clean-Up Day
Saturday, May 4 at 9:00 AM
Volunteers are needed to help with our Spring clean-up. BYOR (Bring
your own Rakes!) and plan to be with us from 9 AM – noon. Come
for all or just some of the time. It is fun!
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Grace Church in the Wider Community (continued)
Grace Church Helps CWS with Hygiene Kits and School Bags
From September through April, the Women’s Sewing Group meets monthly to sew school bags
and to collect items to fill those bags and Hygiene Kits for Church World Service. School kits give
children in impoverished schools, refugee camps, or other difficult settings some of the basic tools
for learning. In the face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty, hygiene kits can mean the
difference between sickness and health for struggling families.
On April 23, ten intrepid volunteers gathered to pack and prepare for shipping both the school and
the hygiene kits. They packed 134 school bags and 212 hygiene kits!! Heartfelt thanks to the sewing
group, the packers, and to all who donated items for filling the bags.
Seeking Apartment
Single professional, early 60’s, is looking for an apartment to rent in Rutland: small dog friendly, first
floor, 2 bedroom, storage, washer/dryer hookup, clean and in safe neighborhood. Heat included.
$850.
Non-smoker, no children, quiet, neat and clean. Have been renting for 17 years at my current
place. Landlord is selling the house, and will give me an A+ rating as a tenant! Employed 32 years at
the same place. References available. Call 558-0709 or email [email protected].
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ON-GOING WEEKLY
EVENTS
SUNDAY
8:30 Chapel Service
9:00 Choir Rehearsal
10:00 Sanctuary Service
11:15 A Time of Fellowship
11:45 Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal
MONDAY
8:00 AA
5:30 AA
6:45 Tintinnabula
7:00 Boy Scouts
TUESDAY
9:00 Yoga
12:00 Staff Meeting
5:00 AA Women’s Group
6:00 Bereavement Support
6:30 Wit’s End
7:00 AA
7:00 GA
WEDNESDAY
7:00 Prayer Group
8:00 AA
11:30 Men’s Luncheon
12:00 AA
4:00 Children’s Choir
7:00 Sanctuary Choir
THURSDAY
12:00 AA
FRIDAY
8:00 AA
AA- Alcoholics Anonymous
GA - Gamblers Anonymous
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
4.29 Rummage Sale Set-Up
4.30 Rummage Sale Set-Up
5.1 Rummage Sale Set-Up
7:00 Prayer Group
8:30 Property Committee
900 Healing Ministry Office Open
9:30 Bible Study
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 TTBB Choir
7:00 Sanctuary Choir
5.2
6:00—9:00 PM
6:00 Diaconate
5.3
9:00—Noon (Bag Sale)
5.4
9;00 Property Committee
Clean-up Day
5.5 Immigration Sunday
Communion Sunday
Food Shelf Sunday
11:30 Spiritual Growth
2:00 RAC rehearsal
5:00 Youth Group
5.6
9:30 Women’s Small Group
4:30 Mission and Service
5:30 Music Committee
5.7
9:00 Yoga
12:00 Staff meeting
7:00 Compassionate Friends
5.8
7:00 Prayer Group
9:00 Healing Ministry Office Open
9:30 Bible Study
9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 SSAA Choir
7:00 Sanctuary Choir
5.9
5.10
5.11
2:00 Memorial Service for
Gene Bont
5.12 Children’s Sunday
CWS Blanket Offering
9:30 Parking lot Flower Sale
11:25 Healing Prayer Service
2:00 RAC rehearsal
5:00 Youth Group
5.13
Annual Reports Due!
STAR deadline
5.14
9:00 Yoga
12:00 Staff meeting
5.15
7:00 Prayer Group
9:00 Healing Ministry Office Open
9:30 Bible Study
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 TTBB Choir
7:00 Sanctuary Choir
5.16
12:00 The Fortnightly Fete Day
Luncheon and Program
5.17 5.18
1:00 RAC Dress Rehearsal
5.19 Equal Exchange Sales
9:30 Parking Lot Flower Sale
4:00 RAC Concert
5.20
9:30 Women’s Small Group
5.21
9:00 Yoga
12:00 Staff meeting
5.22
7:00 Prayer Group
9:00 Healing Ministry Office Open
9:30 Bible Study
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 SSAA Choir
7:00 Sanctuary Choir
5.23
6:00 Church Council
5.24
5.25
5.26
5:30 Welcome Table Dinner
5.27
Church Office Closed
5.28
9:00 Yoga
12:00 Staff meeting
5.29
7:00 Prayer Group
9:00 Healing Ministry Office Open
9:30 Bible Study
11:45 Let’s Do Lunch
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 TTBB Choir
7:00 Sanctuary Choir
5.30
5:30 Listening for God potluck
and book discussion
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
4.29 Rummage Sale Set-Up
4.30 Rummage Sale Set-Up
5.1 Rummage Sale Set-Up
7:00 Prayer Group
8:30 Property Committee
900 Healing Ministry Office Open
9:30 Bible Study
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 TTBB Choir
7:00 Sanctuary Choir
5.2
6:00—9:00 PM
6:00 Diaconate
5.3
9:00—Noon (Bag Sale)
5.4
9;00 Property Committee
Clean-up Day
5.5 Immigration Sunday
Communion Sunday
Food Shelf Sunday
11:30 Spiritual Growth
2:00 RAC rehearsal
5:00 Youth Group
5.6
9:30 Women’s Small Group
4:30 Mission and Service
5:30 Music Committee
5.7
9:00 Yoga
12:00 Staff meeting
7:00 Compassionate Friends
5.8
7:00 Prayer Group
9:00 Healing Ministry Office Open
9:30 Bible Study
9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 SSAA Choir
7:00 Sanctuary Choir
5.9
5.10
5.11
2:00 Memorial Service for
Gene Bont
5.12 Children’s Sunday
CWS Blanket Offering
9:30 Parking lot Flower Sale
11:25 Healing Prayer Service
2:00 RAC rehearsal
5:00 Youth Group
5.13
Annual Reports Due!
STAR deadline
5.14
9:00 Yoga
12:00 Staff meeting
5.15
7:00 Prayer Group
9:00 Healing Ministry Office Open
9:30 Bible Study
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 TTBB Choir
7:00 Sanctuary Choir
5.16
12:00 The Fortnightly Fete Day
Luncheon and Program
5.17 5.18
1:00 RAC Dress Rehearsal
5.19 Equal Exchange Sales
9:30 Parking Lot Flower Sale
4:00 RAC Concert
5.20
9:30 Women’s Small Group
5.21
9:00 Yoga
12:00 Staff meeting
5.22
7:00 Prayer Group
9:00 Healing Ministry Office Open
9:30 Bible Study
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 SSAA Choir
7:00 Sanctuary Choir
5.23
6:00 Church Council
5.24
5.25
5.26
5:30 Welcome Table Dinner
5.27
Church Office Closed
5.28
9:00 Yoga
12:00 Staff meeting
5.29
7:00 Prayer Group
9:00 Healing Ministry Office Open
9:30 Bible Study
11:45 Let’s Do Lunch
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 TTBB Choir
7:00 Sanctuary Choir
5.30
5:30 Listening for God potluck
and book discussion
5.31
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Youth News for May
May 5 – A normal Sunday!
May 12 – Mother’s Day … do
something nice for your mom
then come join us for youth group from 5-7 p.m.!
May 19 – Time to be determined
May 26 – Fourth Sunday Welcome Table Dinner
… come at 5 p.m. to help serve!
Looking Ahead to Special Events this Summer
It is never too early to start thinking about your summer plans. Information about UCC
camping opportunities is available in the Church Office for those who might be
interested. Information about Bethany Birches summer camp is also available. Stop by
the Church Office or contact Tracy Weatherhogg (775.4301/ [email protected])
for more information.
Parish Life Picnic — June 16
Intergenerational Vacation Bible School — July 9-11 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
All ages are encouraged to join us! Watch for registration forms.
Bethany Birches Camping Weekend — August 30 - September 2
Everyone is invited to join with others from Grace Church for a camping weekend (come for part or
all of the weekend!) filled with lots of fun, fellowship, and food! All ages are welcome and expected.
For more information, contact the Church Office (775.4301).
Grace Graduates
Each year we
recognize recent
graduates who are a
part of our Grace
Church family and publish the list in the June
STAR. Please send us names of graduates by
May 15 so that we may honor them! Send to
[email protected] or call 802.775.4301.
Grace Church Youth and Family Ministry
VT UCC Southwest Association Sponsors Faith and Nature Camp
June 24-28, 9 AM—3 PM at 30 Orchard Road, Middletown Springs, VT
Children 7-14 years old are invited to an SWA-sponsored Faith and Nature Camp held in a lovely
rural farm setting with nearby woods and water. Outdoor skills and environmental stewardship will
be taught through worship, crafts, music, outdoor games, activities, and projects. Fun! The cost is
$75/person and scholarships are available. To learn more, contact Jane LoBrutto at 802.867.2260 or
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Let’s do lunch!
Wednesday, May 29, 11:45 am at Roots
Plan now to join us on Wednesday, May 29th at Roots for an informal gathering
and time of fellowship. Call the Church Office by Tuesday morning to let us
know you are coming. All women and friends of Grace Church are welcome to join us!
Fourth Sunday Welcome Table Dinner
Sunday, May 26, 5:30 p.m.
The Welcome Table Dinner is a free meal offered the 4th Sunday of each month here at Grace
Church thanks to the help of many volunteers. Volunteers are needed each month to:
Please contact Tracey Marsh (773.7537/[email protected]), Tracy Weatherhogg (775.4301/
[email protected]) or Perfect Potluck (www.perfectpotluck.com/meals).
help to prepare food
be a table host
donate desserts
help serve
help with clean-up
29th Annual Dismas Dinner & Auction
Sunday, May 19 at the Holiday Inn in Rutland
The 29th Annual Rutland Dismas House Dinner/Auction will be held at the Holiday Inn in Rutland.
Doors will open at 3 p.m. and the Live Auction followed by Dinner and Program begins at 5 p.m.
Dismas was the name of the repentant thief who was crucified with Jesus, and Rutland Dismas House
is a residence for former prisoners, reconciling prisoners with society and society with prisoners.
This fundraiser is an opportunity to hear a great speaker, enjoy a nice meal, and support a good
cause. Tickets are $60 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased online at
www.dismasofvt.org/rutland-dismas/.
Speaker: Bess O’Brien, award winning documentarian, who specializes in highlighting various social
issues our communities are facing. Her latest project, Coming Home, closely mirrors the mission of
Dismas to reconcile former prisoners with society and society with former prisoners.
Mary O Award: Phyllis Wells
Jack Hickey Award: Robert Black
Loving Spoonful Award: Proctor Union Church cooks
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
This is not a story about a dog, but it is indirectly. The story begins with the
dog, a dog that is dispatched from this life with a pitchfork, and the ensuing
detective interest of a neighbor's son. The boy’s name is Christopher, and he is
precocious, devising the rules that seem to govern what he does and can/cannot
eat. For instance, he dislikes the color yellow so he refuses to eat corn. His
food must not touch another food on his plate or else he refuses to eat it.
A similar example of the systems that govern Christopher's actions for the day
are this: 4 red cars seen in a row means Good Day, 5 red cars seen in a row
means a Super Good Day, and 4 yellow cars seen in a row is a Black Day. "I
said I liked things to be in order!" Christopher cannot stand to be touched, nor
to relate to strangers.
Despite his dad's admonition to "mind his own business and not get involved with the neighbor's
business", Christopher, on his own, does some detective work to find out who killed the dog. By the
way, Christopher has a pet RAT, named Toby, who is well behaved.
It all works out in the end; Christopher' s mother and father declare a truce, the neighbors
reconcile, Chris take a Maths A test and passes with flying colors, and he is beginning to
understand people's emotions. In the end of the story, a Golden Retriever puppy comes to live
with Christopher, who names him Sandy.
This is a story about a precocious young lad, whose actions, at times, seem irritating. The dialog
seems both funny and sad. Christopher’s future looks bright - he will become a scientist, I'm sure of
that. I hope you will enjoy reading this book, it is an easy read.
Book Reviews by Florence Boutwell
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” - Margaret Franklin
Listening for God Book Discussion
Thursday, May 30, 5:30 p.m.
Our next Listening for God Book Discussion will take place on Thursday, May 30 at
5:30 p.m. in the Parlor. We will discuss The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Books
are available on Sunday mornings or through the Church Office for $10. Any
questions, contact Janice Prindle (345.2924/[email protected]) or Tracy
Weatherhogg (775.4301/ [email protected]). All are welcome!
To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of:
Patsy Ares by Roseanne Haynes
Bruce Badgley by Shirley Badgley
Lee and Betty Benger & Skip Benger by their family
Gene Bont by his friends at Grace Church
H. Martin Brown by Norma Delfosse
L. Keith and Leola Campbell by Ray and Rebecca Hedding
Robert and Marion Charnock by the David Charnock family
Angela Combes by Marty and Hugh Barclay
Gerald R. and Kathleen Cook by Brandi Barclay
Beverly Davis and Emmett Davis by Carol Robbins
Joan Dean by Marty and Hugh Barclay
Dr. Pierre Delfosse by Norma Delfosse
John Densmore by Barbara Densmore
Betty and Elmer Goodspeed by Linda Goodspeed
Harry Groezinger by Wendy Daley
In honor of Phyllis Groezinger by Wendy Daley
Verna and Norman Harvey by the Harvey family
Thomas J. Haynes by Roseanne Haynes
Richard and Eleanor Hedding by Ray and Rebecca Hedding
Basil and Phyllis Henry by Sarah and Ron Pulcer
John & Ron Johnson by Mary Lee Johnson
Charles and June Lee by Mary Lee Johnson
Newell and Dorothy Lee by Mary Lee Johnson
Eleanor and Burton Morse by their family
Alex, Barbara (Lee) and Philip Nash by Mary Lee Johnson
John Pap by Julie Charnock
Samuel Lee Pelkey by Cindy Pelkey
Anna and Edward Pulcer & Maria Pulcer by Sarah and Ron Pulcer
Thomas, Corinne & Christina Richardson by Don Richardson & Rhonda Rivers
Douglas Robbins and Priscilla Robbins by Carol Robbins
Tom Stanley by Beth and Caitlin Wolven
Danielle L. Steele by Shirley Badgley
Gilda and Corrado Tassoni by Sarah and Ron Pulcer
J. Allen and Frances H. Taylor by Kathryn Taylor
John Voos by Christine Herr
Stephen White & William Walbridge White by Norma Delfosse
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. White by Norma Delfosse
Dorothy Whitford by Barbara Wentzel
Meredith Ellis Whitman by her family
Mrs. Ether Y. Williams by Norma Delfosse
Miss Mildred I. Young by Norma Delfosses
Kirk Zimnick by Beth and Caitlin Wolven
Women’s Small Group Mondays, May 6 and 20 9:30-11 a.m.
The Women’s Small Group will gather in the Parlor for conversation,
fellowship, and study. All are welcome to join us. To learn more about
the group, see Tracy Weatherhogg (775.4301/tracy@ gracechurchvt.org).
The Fortnightly …. Since 1879
THE FOR TNIGHTLY FETE DAY
Celebrating the 140th year of The Fortnightly, the Annual Fete Day luncheon, prepared
by Sissy’s Kitchen, will be held Thursday, May 16th at 12:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
The cost for the luncheon is $15. Reservations are required—please call the Church
Office (775.4301) or purchase tickets during Fellowship Hour after Sunday worship.
After the luncheon, stay to hear Jen Cohen of Calypso Connections talk
about the fascinating history of steel drums with musical demonstrations.
Please call Bonnie Kelly at 775.2249 for further information
or to arrange transportation.
A time to celebrate the end of The Fortnightly year
with a delicious luncheon and program. Plan to come.
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Women at Grace Church
Seeking Knitters!
We would love to have you join us to knit and crochet Prayer Shawls. A Prayer
Shawl is a gift to someone, to “wrap” them in prayers and bring them comfort, love
and strength. Many blessings and prayers are knitted and crocheted into each shawl
as it is made and later blessed during a worship service.
Please consider joining us on Wednesday, May 8 at 9:30 a.m. for an hour or so. We have yarn,
needles and patterns or bring your own. Want to learn … come, and we will teach you!
To learn more, please contact the Church Office at 775.4301 or Marty Barclay at 775.1076.
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Grace Church Memorials
Sanctuary and Chapel
Flower Memorials
May 5 to the Glory of God.
May 12 to the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Betty Walker by her loving husband, Alan, and family.
May 19 to the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Susie Lebel by her family.
May 26 to the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Charles Bangert, Jr. and Lucy Ann Spaulding Bangert
by their family, Paul, Carol, Matt, Chris and family.
(If you would like to have a flower memorial, please contact
David Hazen: 483.2337/[email protected]).
The Church Spire will be illuminated
May 5 to the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Jennie Trepanier by Theresa Jones.
May 12 to the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Betty Walker by her loving husband, Alan.
May 19 and 26 to the Glory of God.
****If you would like to have the Church Spire lit in
celebration or in the memory of a loved one please contact the
Church Office (775.4301). The cost for this is $20.
Please remember to keep
your pledge current.
Contact Beth Wolven with questions (802.775.4301)
Annual Reports Due May 13
Committee chairs … please remember to prepare
your annual report for inclusion in the booklet to be
distributed at our Program Annual Meeting in
early June. Please email your report to Kit
([email protected]) before May 13. Thanks!
