Sunday Worship:

Contemporary Service: 8:45 a.m.
Christian Education for all ages: 
9:45 a.m.
Traditional Service: 11:00 a.m.

Summer Schedule:  No Christian Ed June-August

Christian Life and Fellowship

At First Presbyterian Willoughby, we are committed to Praising God, Teaching Faith, and Helping Others. We also enjoy a wide range of social events that not only strengthen our congregation, but are great fun as well. Groups and activities are planned throughout the year for singles, couples and families of all ages. Whether you are looking to share a common interest or would just like to meet more people in the church, we encourage you to join our Christian Life community.

Mark your calendar now for these upcoming activities:

Presbyterian Women	Deacons' Doings	Men's Breakfast Group
Knit-Wits	Book Club	Christian Parents of Teens
Evening Scrapbooking	Game Night	Pairs and Spares
Afternoon Tea	July 4th Ice Cream Social	All Church Pool Party
Special Events:
Lake County Captains  Church Game Night	Thanks to our Volunteers	175th Anniversary Celebration

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PRESBYTERIAN  WOMEN

 “A caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom.”

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S CALENDAR

June 2008

June    1   Graduation Sunday  

June 4    Birthday Celebration–7pm   
Hostess:  CL Circle .
Program:  Mission Committee

7    Coordinating Team – 9:30 a.m.

22  Bridal Fashion Show – 7:00 p.m.

NOTE:  Circles will not meet during June, July, or August.  Enjoy the summer!  We will begin again in September.

Presbyterian Women will have their Birthday Celebration on Wednesday, JUNE 4th at 7:00 p.m. This will include our annual business meeting and election of leadership for 2008-2009 (September 1st – August 31st).  This is a time to celebrate the mission of PW and the work they have accomplished over the years, and how we can make a difference in the coming year with the Birthday Offering.  We will also have a Service of Remembrance. We will remember the women from our church who have passed during this past year.  We will conclude with a “Birthday Party” hosted by the CL Circle .  This Gathering is open to all members and friends who would like to attend.  Come join us!

Check the PW Bulletin Board for details.  We will keep you updated.   

Jeanette Bell,

Moderator of Presbyterian Women

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Afternoon Tea

The CL Circle of Presbyterian Women hosts an annual Afternoon Tea, usually held in October.  Please watch for more details of the 2008 event as the time approaches.

The CL Circle of Presbyterian Women wishes to thank everyone that helped make last year's event a OUTSTANDING success. View some pictures from this event (click here).

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We will NOT meet June 4th because of a conflicting Presbyterian Women’s Annual Event.  We will meet on Wed., July 2nd.  All experience levels are welcome.  We meet the 1st Wed of the month from 7:00-8:30 in the parlor (except June).

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Thank you, everyone who has helped make this group a stimulating experience. We will not meet in July or August. We'll kick off our fall session on Sept. 8th by discussing Escape by Carolyn Jessop.

We'll be meeting again after the summer months.  Watch the newsletter and bulletins for more information.

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Mark your calendars now for our July 4th Ice Cream Social (7:00 WPG Room) followed by Fireworks (9:45 on our Lawn).  For a guaranteed parking place, come for the Ice Cream Social at 7:00.  If you come just for the fireworks, the parking lot may already be full.

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Join us on Friday, July 18th for an ALL CHURCH POOL PARTY from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the City of Willoughby ’s Pool ( Euclid Avenue location).  EVERYONE is welcome.  Feel free to invite friends.  There is a suggested church member donation of $5 per family to help offset the pool rental cost.

We’ll also be collecting a free-will donation for Forbes House, a battered-women’s shelter in Painesville , that evening.  Feel free to bring beverages (non-alcoholic & no glass) and food into the pool area.

175th Anniversary Celebration

This is it!  2008 – Our 175th Anniversary!

Here we are reaching out for God’s continued blessing in this particular place, because in 1833, a few pioneering spirits, who had settled along the river in Indian country, decided to form a church! Part of our contemporary history in the Presbytery of the Western Reserve is to see fellow churches merge or disappear completely. We, however, as an institution, have endured serious struggles and overcome precarious hardships to continue as a faith community to offer our gifts of mission and witness to God’s providence and the life that is ours through the ministry and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ. These are strong reasons to give thanks and to offer opportunities for fellowship, celebration and concern for ways in which to continue a faithful and meaningful witness now and in the years to come. What are we doing right? How can we improve? These are important questions to ponder during an anniversary celebration.

There are several dates that you will want to note in your new calendar:  June 22, Presbyterian Women will present a Bridal Fashion Show. August will see the construction of the Church Float for Pioneer Days. October 5, Bob Howell, a recreation director with a track record in helping the inexperienced enjoy square dancing, will lead an inter-generational, fun event. November a pot luck is planned. December, our new Music Director is organizing an Evening of Carols and Readings , using our choir and outside soloists. We are in the process of trying to schedule the Morning Star Baptist Church Gospel Choir for a January 2009, concert. February, the gospel bluegrass band Waking Up Tillie will return to First Presbyterian to share their musical talent with us.  The finale for March 2009, is a Big, Wonderful, Musical Offering with participation by area instrumentalists, and choruses.

175^th Anniversary Event
Nostalgic Bridal Fashion Show - Sunday, June 22 – 7:00 pm

This event will feature brides of the past and the present and will showcase bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride, grandmother of the bride/groom and a delightful flower girl.

Special music will add to the occasion with Faith Ramsey, soloist; Rachel Darroch, flutist; and Ginny Roedig, organist.

A wedding reception will follow in the W. P. Gross Community Room where albums, pictures and other memorabilia will be on display.  Many more gowns will be shown in the parlor.

Mark your calendars and plant to attend this beautiful even of “special remembrances.”  The Breckenridge bus will be available to residents.

The Committee is also looking for an outstanding Christian Speaker to offer an Inspirational Event giving an assessment of the Contemporary Church and its Mission Today and To Come. If you have a particular leader you want to hear, share his or her name with the Committee. Please know that the Anniversary Committee is eager to hear your suggestions and desires. We will soon publish a list of tasks we hope some of you will want to undertake in order to personally participate and improve the final product. We are open for additional suggestions, and those of you who have historical knowledge and stories to share, please do so! 

Martha Dus, Committee Chair, mmahlerdus@earthlink.net

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Men's Breakfast Group meets the 3^rd Tues. of every month (Sept through June). Our next meeting is Tues., June 17th, 8-9 a.m. at Denny's, Routes 20 & 91 ( 34725 Euclid Ave).  All men are invited for Christian fellowship, good food, good conversation, and mission opportunities.

Thanks to our Office Volunteers

Have you ever noticed how the sanctuary is straightened up each week? Or wondered how the worksheets in the worship bags get changed each week?  Without our valuable office volunteers, many things around the church would not get done.  With that in mind, we wish to acknowledge and thank the following people for all their continual dedication, commitment, and hard work:  Faith:  mails out the sermons and bills, changes the cassette tapes that record the worship service, folds the newsletters; Sue:  enters in the Christian Education attendance, prepares the shepherds’ bags; Rowena:  straightens the sanctuary; Charlene:  changes the worship bags each week; Nelson & Barb:  fold the weekly bulletin, add into the bulletin any inserts; Vi:  enters in the attendance off the friendship registers, puts the name tags on the board; Nelson:  helps count the money on Mondays and takes the money to the bank; Sandy:  always ready to fill in if extra help is needed. And lastly, the wonderful group of people who come each month to do the newsletter:  Ruth, Betty & Bob, and Nelson & Barb.  In addition, all these people help by answering the phone and doing any other job that may arise.  They are always willing to go that extra mile to help out.  A big heartfelt thank you to all of you, you are invaluable assets to our church family.  

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Questions?

For more details, or questions about any of the above events, contact Debbie Baxter, Christian Life Coordinator at 440-946-5978 (home), 440-479-6379 (cell), or email her at deb@baxterfamily.org

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