ADD to your calendar for the next 3 weeks in JUNE!!!!

HELLO ALL!!!  The next few weeks are very busy around the church and we wanted to make sure that you knew all about it....

TOMORROW (June 12th) is PENTECOST be sure to wear your RED We will also be holding another "Exploring Membership" class at noon to answer any questions you have.  Email Cinda if you need childcare

We are exploring the interest in starting 2 new groups this summer.  A Summer film series and discussion as well as a care-givers support group.  If you are interested please add your name to sign-up sheets around the church or email Cinda

On Father's Day (June 19th) the 11am Bridge will be baptizing Kathleen O'Connell's grandson, Dylan, son of Patrick and Winnie.  Kathleen has special permission to officiate this baptism.  Be sure to come wish them all well.

June 26th is our annual Jazz Sunday worship.  There will be ONLY ONE worship churchwide and it will be in the Sanctuary at 10am.  We will once again be blessed with the musical talents of Dave Bennet and his friends.  Be sure to come early as seats go fast!!!

Later that night (June 26th) is our annual Summer Congregational Dinner & Meeting 6pm.  Please RSVP on the signup sheets or by emailing Cinda.  Come help us discuss and decide our future path together in fun and fellowship.

Baseball & Fireworks at the Cove July 3rd 7:30pm Tickets are $7 each. Please use the signup sheets or email Cinda BEFORE JUNE 26 NOTE: the church office will be closed Monday, July 4th

...some sad news...

We have sad news: Bob Huber died on Thursday, after suffering a massive stroke (or something similar) Monday afternoon. Arrangements for his funeral are pending.

This Sunday is Consecration Sunday

Friends -- This is Consecration Sunday in our Saints Alive! Living Generously stewardship program. Please review the materials that you have been sent, pray about your giving in the next year, and plan to join us for worship. You will receive your commitment card for the June-May fiscal year, and be invited to complete it as an act of worship. We will celebrate communion, and will enjoy a free, catered Celebration Brunch after each service.

Neighborhood Involvement

Our church has been invited to participate in two neighborhood-oriented groups, and we are seeking people who would like to be involved:

 

Beardsley Historic District Group:  This newly-formed group focuses on matters relating to our church's immediate neighborhood:  the area bounded by the river, Christiana Creek, High Dive Park, and St. Paul's United Methodist Church.  The group's first event will be a clean-up of Beardsley Park (on the river, just across the street from our church) on Saturday, April 30.

 

Christiana Creek Coalition:  This group is focusing on cleaning up and promoting use of Christiana Creek between the Wellfield Gardens and High Dive Park.  Their next meeting will be Wednesday, April 27, at 5:30 p.m.

 

Would you be interested in participating in either group?  Please contact Steve Braden (264-3109; revsbb91@gmail.com).

Jerry Putman's throat surgery this morning

(shared with permission) Jerry's surgery went very well and he's now on his way home (and gesturing to Nella at every ice cream shop they pass.  Doctor said it went very well, and although 1.5" long (BIG!), he says it IS benign.  Now the hard part...Jerry is not supposed to talk or laugh out loud (or whine) for 3 DAYS....

Greising's interviewed by Indy WISH 8 TV

Leslie and Erin Greising are interviewed about "Chemo-Brain" while down in Indy for Leslie's treatment....
read the article and watch the video at this link

Meet your new interim associate pastor...

The Rev. Nan Morgan Adams will start as our interim associate pastor starting April 1. She will preach at the Bridge services on April 3.

Nan comes to us with 18 years experience in the ministry beginning with work in the inner city of Atlanta, followed by 12 years as the organizing pastor for a new church development in Florida. Most recently Nan has served as the Interim Associate Pastor for Trinity Presbyterian in Pensacola, FL.

Nan is an avid reader of historical mysteries, a liturgical quilter, a Southern cook (Sweet Tea, grits and hand-made caramels being among her specialties), a photographer, and a mom of 21-year-old Morgan Adams, and three kitties (only two of which made the trip to Indiana.) Morgan lives in Ormond Beach, FL, with her fiancé and dog Bella and works at the retailer Big Lots.

Nan is excited about joining us. She will be the lead pastor for the Bridge and will focus on the areas of spiritual growth and missions, in addition to working with the deacons and Presbyterian Women and in other areas of ministry.