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March 2015
25th Anniversary Spiritual Installation Project There is a merry band of “Artsy People” who have been having way too much fun in the Teen Center for the past month or so. Members leave the center daily looking like walking Jackson Pollack “drip paintings”! We could probably get big bucks for our drop cloths as well! This project was inspired by the acclaimed liturgical artist, Nancy Chinn, who taught a fourday workshop to four of our committee over 18 months ago at her Mendocino, CA studio. Over two miles of netting have been painted/dipped in color and that is all that we can share at this point. We want you to be surprised! We hope to unveil our efforts to the congregation on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. This temporary installation, in honor of Pinnacle’s 25th Anniversary year, has been a joy to create, and we hope it becomes the first of many
different artistic expressions for praising God at Pinnacle. There will be more opportunities for anyone who wishes to be a part of this creative vision for Pinnacle to join in the fun. We are already planning a completely different endeavor possibly for Advent of next year. Look for our “shout out” for volunteers in the fall. INSIDE... 25TH ANNIVERSARY gift registry PAGE 5 PINNACLE RUMMAGE SALE begins Friday, March 27 PAGE 10 HYLTONS AND FRIENDS former Pinnacle soloists return for a concert PAGE 12
Tracings A Letter from Dr. Wesley Avram
Following the Light at Pinnacle Dear friends, There's a line of a prayer to God in Psalm 119 that's probably familiar to some of you, even if you don't know where it comes from: "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." I like Eugene Peterson's translation: "By your words I can see where I’m going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path" (Ps. 119:105, The Message). Divine wisdom, divine light, divine focus to give some illumination of the path ahead. Even if the path Dr. Wes Avram, Senior Pastor isn't so dark, a little direction or attention can make us more confident as we walk. The church calls the work of capturing that light discernment. That's a work that is more than applying expertise, or learning "best practices," or collecting and tabulating opinions, or appealing to tastes and consumer preferences to develop a product line. It's slower than that, bathed in prayer, and sometimes a bit like following a scent around a corner. You follow a scent around that corner to discover a path that's illumined by light you didn't see before you turned that very corner. That's the work that we're doing in our Pinnacle Vision project this year. It's exciting. It's also a little frightening. We might not know exactly where it will lead. But we will learn to trust that the same power of innovation and vision that compelled a group of the faithful to stake a claim and build a church 25 years ago will compel us to stake new claims today, and turn new corners, and follow where the light's been leading us all along. That's Pinnacle Vision. If you're able to participate in our surveys, listening circles, research, or conversations in the hallways about all of this as it unfolds this year, please remember these exciting things: Please see TRACINGS on page 15 2
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EASTER WEEK at PINNACLE PALM SUNDAY Sunday, March 29 | 8 & 10 am | Sanctuary
MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE Thursday, April 2 | 7 pm | Chapel
GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, April 3 10 am | Family Service | Sanctuary 12 pm - 7 pm | Labyrinth 7 pm | Good Friday Service | Chapel
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA - EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 4 | 10 am sharp | on the Green
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday, April 5 6:30 am Sunrise Service | Chapel Garden | followed by Breakfast 8 am & 10 am Children’s Message & Choir | Sanctuary 11:30 am Communion Service & Choir | Chapel
THE SUNDAY AFTER - SCHUBERT MASS Sunday, April 12 | 10 am | Sanctuary
Please visit www.pinnaclepres.org/lent-easter-schedule/ for more information.
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25Years
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at the foot of the mountain... GOD’s story unfolding
SAVE THESE DATES TO CELEBRATE PINNACLE AT 25 • • • •
Growing Up Mission Project The Hyltons & Friends Concert Harvest Day at St. Vincent de Paul Unveiling of Art Installation
Sunday, March 1 - 15 Friday, March 13 | 7:30 pm Saturday, March 14 | 8:30 - 11:30 am Palm Sunday, March 29
with Liturgical Dancers and Special Music
• 25th Anniversary Gala • Special Mountainside Service • Congregation-Wide Celebration
Friday, October 23 | evening Sunday, October 25 | sunrise Sunday, October 25 | 11 am
25th ANNIVERSARY GIFT REGISTRY In celebration of Pinnacle’s 25th Anniversary, the Stewardship Committee reached out to leaders throughout the church and invited them to think of something that would enhance their specific ministry area. Soon you will be invited to consider giving a gift for areas within Pinnacle including: • • •
Children’s Ministry Fellowship Hall Hospitality
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Mission Music Worship Spaces
You may want to make your selection in honor of or in memory of someone who has touched your heart or impacted your faith journey here at Pinnacle. Your gift will be commemorated at the 25th Anniversary celebration. Watch for more details coming soon in the bulletin and within the weekly e-newsletter.
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MISSION AT PINNACLE
Growing and Growing Up 25th Anniversary Mission Project In Pinnacle's 25 years of growth, the focus on the homeless and impoverished has never been stronger than it is now. This is a very compassionate and generous congregation with its time, talent and resources. Our Pinnacle Promise initiative is focused specifically on the homeless and has involved a significant number in the congregation. People work with the hungry at Andre House, families at UMOM, Veterans at MANA, hands-on at Open Table, communicating via Road Back Home. We support these groups and United Way financially as well. Pinnacle members through our Communities Ministry effort care for seniors, build homes and support other out-reach organizations. Two organizations that lead the way in providing for those less-fortunate in our community are Vista Del Camino and St. Vincent de Paul. For our 25th Anniversary Mission Project, our goal is to provide additional support to Vista del Camino and St Vincent de Paul. Each have significant reach and a broad range of services to the impoverished. Our goal is to provide Vista del Camino and St. Vincent de Paul as a gift, 2500 cans of food, 2500 pounds of harvested produce at our oneday mission project. Join us on the patio after worship in early March for more details. Contact Pastor Kelsy at 480.585.9448 x254 or kbrown@pinnaclepres.org to volunteer for our gardening project at St. Vncent de Paul on March 14.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Church School Sneak Peak This month the children in our Godly Play Class (3’s-Kindergarten) will continue to learn about the faces of Easter as they look at different people and their role in Easter. We will unfold the love story of Jesus for all of us. Our 1st-5th grades will be looking more closely at patience and what it means to wait. We’ll be working on memorizing Psalm 27:14. “Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord!” This simple verse is a great reminder that when having patience seems too difficult, the Lord will give us strength to wait.
This year we will cool off with Everest VBS where children will explore one of the most majestic, beautiful (and sometimes dangerous!) places on earth. They will join Climbing Crews to “trek” through our Everest VBS, discovering God’s power and promises all along the way. The cost is $50/child, but if you volunteer for the week, the cost drops to $15/child. We will spend time each day hearing Bible stories, learning songs about God, enjoying games and snacks, and other great activities. If you have questions, please contact Frank Harmon in the church office, or at fharmon@pinnaclepres.org. Registration forms can be found on our website at http://tinyurl.com/lrm9e5k. Pinnacle Vistas • March 2015
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
What’s New at POW! Wednesdays | 5:00-7:30pm | Fellowship Hall POW!, Pinnacle on Wednesdays!, continues to meet in March, and we hope that you can join us for a fellowship dinner at 5:30 pm. This month we will start off on March 4 with McDonald’s night. March 11 we will enjoy Barro’s pizza and pasta, and on March 18 we will have breakfast for dinner. There is no need to RSVP - just join us in Fellowship Hall for some dinner and fellowship. We will be finished in time for you to attend the Vespers Service. We will not have POW! on March 25 due to the Rummage Sale. Join us for an Easter Potluck on Wednesday, April 1, at 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. We aren’t fooling, this is a regular POW! evening, and you’re invited to an Easter potluck. We’ll provide the hams, and all you need to do is bring your favorite side! We hope you can join us as we celebrate Holy week.
Adults and Teens Needed on Easter Morning Sunday April 5 | 8:00, 10:00 and 11:30 am Easter Morning, April 5, is sure to bring loads of children to the church!! If you can help with the children at the 8:00, 10:00 or 11:30 service, we can use your hands. The children will be in the Sanctuary building, and we’ll have activities for them all set and ready to go. One of the pastors, along with members of the Children’s Ministry Committee, will be leading elementary children, and members of our Children’s Ministry Committee will be leaders of the younger class as well. We expect 50-60 children in each group, and the more adults and teens we have, the better. We hope that you would be willing to attend one worship service and serve another so that all can have a wonderful Easter experience. 8
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Easter Egg Donations Requested Easter Eggstravaganza is Saturday, April 4, and we need your help! Please consider bringing 2-3 dozen plastic candy-filled eggs to church, and drop them off in the office or in a special basket following worship on Sunday. Please avoid chocolate, as it melts quite quickly in our hot Arizona sun. We’ll collect eggs through Good Friday, April 3. Each year we have over 3,000 eggs that children collect, and your donations help!!!
Don’t Miss This Easter Eggstravaganza!! Saturday, April 4 | 10:00 am | The Green This annual event starts at 10 am SHARP on Saturday, April 4, so don’t be late. Join us for an old-fashioned Easter egg pickup, refreshments, crafts, games and more!!! We will have over 3,000 eggs for children to collect, and there are different areas for each age. Everyone gets a chance to fill their basket!!! Special eggs will have tickets to redeem for jumbo stuffed animals and other prizes. Bring your friends and family as well as your camera. It’s an event that is widely attended and enjoyed by many. There is no cost to attend.
Club 45 Movie Day Sunday, March 15 | Teen Center | 3:00 -5:00 pm Club 45, our Fellowship group for 4th and 5th graders, will have Movie Day. Check your inboxes for details, and feel free to bring a friend. Pinnacle Vistas • March 2015
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PINNACLE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL
Summer Adventure Camp Summer Adventure Camp 2015 has new and exciting activities planned for this year’s campers. Priority registration begins March 9, and then opens up to the community on Monday, March 16. Classes will be grouped according to age and limited to small sizes, so be sure to sign up early and reserve your child’s spot. Held weekly, Monday through Thursday from 9am - 1pm, it’s easy to tailor it around your summer vacation plans. Children who are reliably toilet trained and turn three prior to June 1 through those entering kindergarten in the fall are welcome to join the fun. Dates, activities and registration information will be available on the website in March at www.pinnaclepres.org/summer-adventure-camp/. 10
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PINNACLE FINANCE REPORT 1/31/15 YTD Actual
1/31/14 YTD Actual
2015 vs 2014
%
Total Income
$1,137,472
$921,443
$216,029
19%
Total Expenditures
$1,121,222
$1,161,231
$40,009
4%
$16,250
($239,788)
$256,038
(Over)/Under Cash Available for Operations
$252,392
Cash Balance-Restricted
$277,318
Total Cash Balance
$529,710
Year-to-date through January 2015, total income was higher than last year's January YTD by 19%, or $216,029, which was mainly due to generous non-pledged giving. We did another good job of managing our total expenditures to be approximately the same as last year. Our personnel expense is slightly higher than last year while our maintenance expense was slightly lower than this time last year, approximately offsetting each other. Overall we have a surplus this year of $16,250, which is $256,038 better than last year at this time. Our cash balance ended the month at $252,392, after a $200,000 mortgage debt repayment and a $50,000 line of credit payment in January.
TENDING THE PROMISE
As of December 31, 2014 Pledges
$2,906,677
Debt Principal Paid
$1,975,203 (on both notes)
Debt Principal Balance
$ 564,440
An additional $200,000 was applied to the mortgage principal in January. We have paid almost two million dollars in principal to-date. We are on target to meet our goal of retiring our mortgage this year. Pinnacle Vistas • March 2015
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Pinnacle Concert Series Friday, March 13, 2015 | 7:30 pm
The Hyltons and Friends Premium Seating: $35; General Admission: $20; Student: Free
VOCAL FIREWORKS! Music Directors Brent and Marilyn Hylton have invited former soloists of the Chancel Choir to return and present a concert with Pinnacle's current soloists. Jeff Jones, baritone; Sean Clark, tenor; Jennifer Allen, mezzo-soprano; Ryan Keller, tenor; and Kira Rugen, soprano, will join forces with current soloists Adrienne Goglia, Valerie Perkins, Andrew Peck and Toby Kidd, to present an evening of stellar vocal music accompanied by the Hyltons.
Jennifer Allen
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Ryan Keller
Sean Clark
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Saturday, March 21, 2015 | 7:30 pm
West Valley Symphony
Cal Stewart Kellogg, conductor Premium Seating: $45; General Admission: $27; Main Floor Rear: $15; Student: Free
SHALL WE DANCE? On December 15, 1968, residents of Sun City gathered for the first performance of what is now known as the West Valley Symphony. Maestro Kellogg was named Music Director/Conductor of the group in April 2009, and with his personable style and exceptional talent the orchestra continues to provide stirring performances for the West Valley throughout the year. Now the orchestra travels to the east side of the Valley to present an entertaining program of dance music which will include the “Bacchanale” from Saint-Saens’ Samson and Delilah, Polovtsian Dances by Borodin and Ravel’s Bolero along with other well-known works. MUSIC AT PINNACLE
A Global Music Workshop
! k e e W T his
Lorraine S. Brugh Saturday, March 7 | 9:00 am | Sanctuary
Join us as we unwrap the gift of music from other cultures under the leadership of Dr. Lorraine Brugh, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Chapel Music at Valparaiso University (Indiana). Using the new Presbyterian hymnal, among other resources, she will guide us in exploring music from the African, Asian and South American cultures and the possibilities for their use in our worship services here at Pinnacle. This workshop is open to all interested congregational members. Music learned on Saturday will be used in worship the following Sunday morning, March 8. The workshop is free but registration is encouraged. Please contact Brent Hylton by March 1st at bhylton@pinnaclepres.org or 480.585.9448 x213 to add your name to the list. Pinnacle Vistas • March 2015
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MUSIC AT PINNACLE
Kira Rugen Steps Down as Director of Children’s Singing Choirs Kira Rugen is leaving her position as Director of Children’s Singing Choirs at the end of April after ten years in that role. Under her leadership, these choirs have provided a wide variety of music that not only enriched and inspired our worship services but also entertained outreach concert audiences. In addition, Kira directed the children and youth in a number of memorable musicals, all the while providing invaluable music education for these young choristers. We will miss Kira, and thank her for her years of service. What follows is a personal note from Kira: It is with a combination of gratitude and nostalgia that I step down as the director of Pinnacle Presbyterian Children’s choirs. I began at Pinnacle in 2001 as the soprano soloist, and then became the director of children and youth choirs in 2004-2005. I am deeply grateful for the fourteen beautiful years I have spent at Pinnacle Presbyterian, in particular my work with children and youth choirs. I have been blessed by the warmth of Pinnacle’s families and their support of the many Christmas musicals, Godspell, trips to St. Olaf College, outreach concerts, guest conductors, singing in worship and the creation of a lovely CD. It was my pleasure to help these young singers improve musically and have the opportunity to hear them grow year after year. I will miss their happy personalities and beautiful voices dearly. I am also thankful for the support of Brent and Marilyn Hylton as we’ve worked together developing the POW! program. Although I do not know exactly what the future holds, I am opening the door to new opportunities as I apply for collegiate positions around the country and remain as the artistic director of my non-profit professional choir, Solis Camerata. My family and I continue to hold Pinnacle at the center of our hearts, our church home, and we are very grateful for the many precious memories. 14
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OUR COMMON LIFE
Pinnacle Foundation Accepting Applications for Scholarship Award The Pinnacle Presbyterian Church Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2015 Scholar Awards. This fund will provide up to $4000 for multiple scholarships. Interested students who have been accepted to or are attending an accredited post-secondary school program are eligible. Applicants must be a member of Pinnacle Presbyterian Church and show involvement in school, community and church activities. Applications may be requested from the church office, 480.585.9448, or found on the church website. Completed applications must be returned to the church office by March 15, 2015. Awards will be announced in April 2015. Questions? Contact Nancy Holloran, Foundation Trustee, 602.266.4653.
TRACINGS from page 2 • Our vision belongs to God, and is already known to God. • Vision will always be more than an accumulation of our opinions, so discovering vision is not the same as voting about what we want. • Vision is for all of us. • Vision is an opportunity for us all to give as well as receive. • Vision will surprise as well as comfort, inspire as well as reassure. • Vision is a work of prayer-bathed discernment, hard work, and openness. • Vision will light our path. Amen to that. Yours in faith,
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OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Sally Allison
Amanda Braun
David Conner
Kathe and Doug Drake
Sherry and Jim Gray
Kathy Green with Kyleigh
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OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Susan and Jeff Matura, with Christopher, Timothy, and Julia
Jennifer and Alex Wood, with Charles and Cameron
Not Pictured: Mark Heitkamp, Mary Heitkamp
OUR CHURCH FAMILY BAPTISMS: Jennifer Wood Charles Alexander Wood and Cameron Lenora Wood, children of Jennifer & Alex Wood David Conner OUR SYMPATHY: Chuck Rowland family on his death Grace Prussing family on her death Jackie and Tom LeClaire and family on the death of Jackie’s father, Al Johnson
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HAPPY MARCH BIRTHDAYS March 1 Kate Fantetti Barbara Harris Lizzie Norman Todd Weber March 2 Andrew Bush Alison DeRuiter Sue Howard Kim Schaller March 3 Natalie Dopp Betty Lee Shirley Norris March 4 Anna Feir Allyson Mitchell Morgan Neely Steve Schroeder Luke Woods March 5 Justin Blankenship Nancy Brickman Grace Gramling Joe Gramling Claire Gramling Ed Hargest March 6 Charlie Collins Henry Collins Jane Goodfield Lee Loichle Donna McIntosh-Fletcher Taylor Mobley Chloe Mobley Brianna Mobley Michelle Rogers March 7 Sheila Bright Kim Bussey Kristi Downing Peter Glanville Gary Wefel March 8 Joy David Chuck Hollander 18
Lauren Moore Adam Murillo March 9 Dylan McCabe Tori Sheaffer C.J. Silbert March 10 Nancy Hargest March 11 Meredith Brenalvirez Russell Reese Tanya Rosenfeld Fran Steele Roger Tambellini March 12 Grant Sobek March 13 Phil Bianco Becky Comstock Andy Cooper Michael Hammer Keegan Kowal Doug Petersen Tiffany Uelner March 14 Alison Armstrong John Croll Laura Fitzgerald Graysen Forrest Gary Kleinkopf Brenna Renae Rose March 15 Gail Cleve Ashley Cramer Lora Lee Duncan David Smith March 16 Andy Belluomini March 17 Susan Lamont Eloise Rank Claudia Rank Jenny Schroeder March 18 Missy Plotts
March 19 Austin Feldman Kathryn Hamilton Judy Helms Dan Perin Sydney Scudder March 20 Molly Edwards Brian Sidoti Ron Spillers March 21 Wesley Avram Min-min Cranford Carol Davis Tracy Hughes March 22 Robert Duncan Kendyl Hirsch March 23 Ron Davidson Allan Everist Erica Honing Mary LaMagna Kristen Uelner Chip Wise March 24 Olivia Feldman Drake Forsythe Ben Gazaway Brooke Harper Alexa Veale Braden Veale March 25 Jack Adkins Wil Hamilton Harrison Noyd March 26 Brad Babits Landon Lewis Alfred Lindemulder Paul Rooker March 27 Don Heinonen March 28 Mckenzie Biondo Pinnacle Vistas • March 2015
HAPPY MARCH BIRTHDAYS Stephanie Honing Lindsey Lasater John Richards March 29 Reece Augustine Jacqueline Bliss Kathy Carr Georgine Dickinson
Rachel Evans Len McDonald Libby Nelson March 30 Patricia Dermody Don Hall Christopher Noel Betsy Reisert
Launching
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UPCOMING
Spiritual Formation Classes
March - April 2015 Adult Education Class LENTEN VESPERS Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1 | 6:15 - 6:45 pm | Chapel You are Forgiven. During vespers this season we will be walking towards the cross of forgiveness. Step away from the busyness of daily life to be rejuvenated by our savior who forgives. LENTEN SMALL GROUPS Thursdays 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 | 10 am Chapel Parlor | Led by Parris Richie Sundays, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 | 9 am Chapel Library | Led by Paul Rooker Tuesdays, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 | 9 am Barnes & Noble, Desert Ridge | Led by Angie Heuser Forgiveness is the one practice that challenges us to act, calls us to change and defines us in our Christian faith. We find our forgiveness at the cross with Jesus. We spend the season of Lent helping ourselves understand what this means for our life, our relationships and our faith. Join us in one of our weekly small groups to think about forgiveness in a new way through Forgiveness: A Lenten Study by Marjorie J. Thompson.
PASTOR’S LENTEN CLASS: MARRIAGE MATTERS Sunday, March 22 | 11:15 am | Chapel Debate rages today about marriage and sexuality. Western views were born as the church shaped our culture around the institution of marriage, but accepted views are in flux. For the church, though, any discussion of human sexuality still begins with a discussion of Christian marriage. For that reason, even as debates rage there’s good reason to pause and consider. Building on Pinnacle’s January workshop, “Marriage Matters,” Dr. Avram will offer three Lenten discussions about how Christians are debating sexuality and marriage: 1.) What about the Bible?; 2.) What about theology and culture?; 3.) What about the church?
ECLIPSING EMPIRE Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26 and April 9, 16 and 23 | 7 pm Office Conference Room | facilitated by Rev. Bill Kirk and others Join preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle Paul’s footsteps throughout the Roman Empire. This 6-week DVD study explores fresh insights into Paul’s message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle’s radical relevance for today. It was filmed in high-definition across Turkey, Greece and Italy. The participant guide was written by John Dominic Crossan. For more info: contact Rev. Bill Kirk at 480.397.2559.
UNWRAPPING THE GIFT OF MUSIC FROM OTHER CULTURES A WORKSHOP IN GLOBAL WORSHIP Saturday, March 7 | 9 am - 3 pm | Sanctuary Cost: $20 (includes lunch) Lorraine S. Brugh is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Chapel Music at Valparaiso University. She serves as the university organist and the Frederick J. Kruse Endowed Chair in Church Music. Dr. Brugh is the director of the Kantorei, and teaches organ and church music. Dr. Brugh helped lead the development of the ELCA’s Evangelical Lutheran Worship and is co-author of The Sunday Assembly, published in 2008 to help church leaders incorporate the hymnal’s materials into worship services. WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM JEWISH TRADITION AS WE APPROACH HOLY WEEK? Sunday, March 15 | 11:15 am | Fellowship Hall Rabbi Evan Moffic, from Temple Solel in Highland Park, Illinois, offers a special 90-minute presentation on his new book, What Every Christian Needs to Know about Passover: What It Means and Why It Matters (Abingdon, 2015). The presentation will begin with a dialogue between Dr. Avram and Rabbi Moffic. Copies of Rabbi Moffic’s book will be available for purchase. HOW WE GOT THE BIBLE Sundays, April 19 and 26 | 11:15 am | Chapel Library Led by Dr. Michael Hegeman The Bible has a long and intriguing history. As Christians we claim that this gathering of writings shapes and determines our understanding of God, ourselves, and the universe. How well do we know its origins though? This four-week class will explore how the Bible came to be, including such topics as: the different types of writings in the Old and New Testaments, the languages of the Bible (Hebrew, Aramaic & Greek), the trouble of translating the biblical writings, how the books of the New Testament were selected (the formation of the canon), which early Christian writings didn’t make it into the Bible, and how the Bible has come to us today in the many English translations.
worship
ANEW Join us as we worship anew and experience God through a variety of worship styles.
Global Music in Worship | with Dr. Lorraine S. Brugh Sunday, March 8 | 8 am in the Chapel | 10 am in the Sanctuary Contemporary with Praise Band | Pastor Frank Harmon Sunday, April 19 | 6 pm | Fellowship Hall Blended | Pastor Wes Avram Saturday, May 16 | 5 pm | Chapel
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