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.

Braden named All-State

Mason Braden was named first team academic all-state in basketball.  Mason is a senior at Elkhart Central.


CONGRATULATIONS MASON!!!

Andy Braden wins for original oratory

Andy Braden won the National Forensic League regional speech competition in original oratory and will compete at the national finals in June.

CONGRATULATIONS ANDY!

Helen Free receives another national honor...

   

Helen Free has been elected to the National Women’s Hall of Fame in a class that includes Billie Holiday and Coretta Scott King. Helen, with her husband Al, invented the first dipping test strips for medical conditions. She will be inducted this fall.

Elkhart Truth article

Erin Greising's science project being noticed

Erin Greising has attracted the attention of state doctors and hospital in Indiana for her work on "The Chemo Brain" ; her City and Regional award-winning science project.  See the article in the Truth today at this link below...

http://www.etruth.com/Know/News/Story.aspx?ID=537226

• The Interim Associate Pastor Search Committee is pleased to announce that we have hired the Rev. Nan Morgan Adams to be our interim associate.  Nan, who spent four days visiting us at the end of February, is moving here from Navarre, FL (near Pensacola), where she has done most of her ministry.  She will start April 1.  Watch for further details about Nan. She will be a great addition to our team!

• REMEMBER Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins early Sunday morning, March 13th. 

                  "SPRING AHEAD 1 HOUR"

• Congratulations to Erin Greising and Jonathan Miller on their awards in the Northern Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair held last Saturday, March 5th, at the Notre Dame Stepan Center.  Both recieved awards from sponsoring groups.  Erin was awarded one of the two Best-In-Show awards for the elementary school division and will continue on to compete in the State Science Fair in April.  They earned their way to the Regional by wining medals in their respective grade divisions at the City Science Fair; Erin earned gold and Best-in-Show and Jonathan earned silver.

(Erin is the daughter of Daryl & Leslie Greising, granddaughter of Jack & Ruth Linton.  Jonathan is the son of Todd & Cheryl Ann Miller)

Elkhart Truth articles: City Science Fair and Regional Science Fair