May 30, 2008

Dear family and friends of WCPC:

There’s a lot happening this Sunday and throughout the summer.

First, it marks the beginning of our 9:45 am service for June. It will be similar to the 8:30 traditional service, minus the Children’s Message and Anthem. It will conclude at 10:30. Both the 8:30 traditional service and the 11 contemporary service remain the same. This is yet one more option for you to consider as you plan your Sundays. The 9:45 service will be evaluated by your Session after the June trial to determine whether it’s a worship option for the fall. If you know of someone in our community whose schedule on a Sunday is such that this new service might minister to them, please let them know.

Second, this Sunday you’ll have the opportunity at the 8:30 and the 11 services to hear from several of our high school seniors who will share their reflections. It’s an exciting time in their lives and in the lives of their families.

Third, we will commission at the 11 service our Youth Mission Team composed of 16 Junior and Senior Highs, and their five adult sponsors. They will be leaving next Saturday for Santa Fe , New Mexico . Their main project will be working on a community farm that provides food for the hungry in the Santa Fe area, as well as helping out at a food distribution center. All the names of the participants will be in the Life of the Church, so let me encourage you to remember each of them individually in your prayers.

Also, as you begin to think through your summer plans, please remember these dates:

Choir Camp, June 23 – 27
This is for rising third graders through the 7^th grade. Beth Thompson can share more information with you.

Vacation Bible School, July 14 – 18
We’re still signing kids up and also still need volunteers.

And while the pace does change in the summer, we still have Sunday School every Sunday. The Summer Sunday School theme for our children is “Rainforest Adventure.” The Bible stories, crafts, games and themes will explore the natural world around us and emphasize taking care of God’s creation. We still need volunteers to assist, so please consider volunteering for one Sunday or two or however many you are available.

Adults during the Sunday School hour are invited to participated in an Armchair Mission Trip every Sunday in H-1. Each week you’re learn about some of the mission and outreach work that WCPC is involved and engaged in.

Hope to see you this Sunday and throughout the summer, except while you’re vacationing.

Your pastor,

David Jones