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October 17, 2006 |
Volume 1, Number 3 |
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“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” - Marcel Proust (Author, 1871-1922) “I’m taking it to the streets.” - Carol Barriger |
Wednesday AfternoonsWhat do you do on Wednesday afternoons? I have a new acti=
vity in
my week. On Wednesday afternoons, I “take it to the streets.”=
I
walk through various areas of I have other regular work in my week, which may sound more familiar to you: meetings of the Church Council and Vision Team, Hillcrest ministry, band practice, lectionary study, staff meetings, answering email and phone calls, wedding and personal counseling sessions, supervisory me= etings with Bob, researching and writing sermons, prayers and family time messag= es, prayer groups, pastoral calling in person or on the phone, writing my “Viewpoint” pieces, and planning worship with John. Whew! I am blocking out 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Monday and Tues= day as pastor’s drop-in hours. I generally expect to be in the office then= and you are welcome to drop in and chat. If you need an appointment at another time, please call my private line at 650-369-0345. But on Wednesday afternoon, I take it to the streets. Let= me know if you’d like to join me some afternoon. If you can’t jo= in me, please pray for me. Peace and grace, Pastor Carol |
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In each event of life, - Helen M. Williams, |
Unexpected Blessings – Letters to the PastorThe following letters were received in September and October. Dear Rev. Carol, Enclosed you will find a check for $5000.00. According to= my parents Living Trust, they wished to remember all the good your church provided them by donating this money. Your church provided our family with spiritual guidance, sanctuary, comfort, and joy on many occasions. The fellowship rose up and= gave a tremendous amount of support to my family upon my sister’s unexpe= cted death. Over the many years that my parents were a part of your
congregation they made many friends that they continued be involved with
after moving to the Thank you so very much for always being there for my pare= nts! name withheld for=
privacy Dear Rev. Barriger, Enclosed please find a check for $10,000 from my mother, = Evadna Kellogg’s estate. This donation may be used at your discretion. My grandfather, the Reverend Robert Currie was minister of your church and my father Cuthbert Currie was instrumental in getting the current church building built. The members of my extended family were active in your chu= rch for many years. Sincerely, name withhel=
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First Congregational Church, United 650-369-0344 |
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