The April 2012 Building and Grounds Work is today (Saturday, 14 April 2012) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
As always, there are plenty of tasks — inside and out — for all ages and abilities.
Announcements
Laurie Lyons — March 2012 Volunteer of the Month
What word describes our Volunteer of the Month for March? Diamond. Why? Like the diamond, her service has been multifaceted.
Over her long years of membership at All Souls, Laurie Lyons has practically done it all, from serving on the Board in many forms including president, to serving the Silent Auction as Donation chair for several years and still assisting with it, to serving Religious Education as a frequent teacher to all age levels, and to serving on and chairing the Finance Committee.
On more than one occasion, she has facilitated the refinancing of the Church mortgage to help free up needed funds for the church’s mission.
Currently, Laurie is donating her skills on Fridays in the church office and has agreed to complete the remaining term of Treasurer vacant because George Leppla recently moved out of state.
11:00 AM Easter Worship Service — Sunday, 8 April 2012
This Sunday (8 April 2012) at 11:00 AM, please join us for our Easter Worship Service with Rev. Barbara Jarrell in the pulpit this morning. The All Souls Choir will sing with Joshua Pepper at the piano.
At the end of the service, we will offer a communion ritual that is inclusive and welcoming of all spiritual paths, although those still not wishing to participate are given an opportunity to leave.
Following the service, all children are invited to participate in our annual Easter Egg Hunt. See below for the details.
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2012 Nominating Committee at Work
The Nominating Committee had its first meeting on Sunday, 25 March 2012 with Claudia Harris, Carol Graywing, Joshua Lawrence and Ron Thurston attending.
The purpose of the committee is to develop a slate of nominees which will be presented to the Congregation at the May 2012 congregational meeting for the Vice President and Member at-Large on the All Souls Board.
These positions require time and commitment but would be very rewarding in terms of personal growth and working elbow to elbow with the church leadership. The committee is asking all members of the congregation to strongly consider these positions for yourselves or recommend another member with that person’s consent. We would appreciate having the names of interested members to us by 15 April 2012 so we can finalize our work.
Should you have interest in these positions or wish to recommend another member, please contact any member of the Nominating Committee or the church office.
- Ron Thurston, Chair (Home Phone 318-300-9509)
- Claudia Harris
- Joshua Lawrence
- Jonathan Gibson
- Carol Graywing
Erosion Repair Contractor Meeting — Saturday, 7 April 2012 at 12:00 PM
On 22 March 2012, the Board voted to accept the proposal by Ronald G. Carlson Inc. for the work to control the growing erosion gully which has been threatening the sanctuary foundation.
The successful bid is a proposal for a collection box to be located where the collapsed sidewalk segment was, which will then feed water into an open topped concrete flume (basically, a shallow, open topped concrete lined trough) that will run down the slope to an outflow near the bayou.
Additionally, a concrete curb will be cast in place on the lawn side of the sidewalk along the northwest side of the sanctuary to contain and control the run-off of water from the roof downspouts. Due to the soil character and steepness of the slope the work will be almost entirely hand labor.
Mr. Carlson has agreed to come and discuss the project in detail with board members and all interested parties on Saturday, 7 April 2012, at 12:00 PM.
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1 April 2012 Worship Service
Please join us this Sunday (1 April 2012) at 11:00 AM for “Maybe the Joke’s on Us.” Rev. Barbara Jarrell is in the pulpit this morning, and the All Souls Choir will sing.
Before and after church, check out the Easter Bake and Gift Sale in the Social Hall. If you have baked g00ds or gift items to donate for the sale, please bring them to church by 10:15 AM Sunday.
Emerson Award to Lady Carlson — 18 March 2012
Please join us this Sunday (18 March 2012) at our 11:00 AM worship service where we will present the Ralph Waldo Emerson Award to Lady Carlson (Organizer for Northern and Central Louisiana Interfaith). Ms. Carlson will also be the speaker for this service.
The Emerson Award is presented each year to an individual or organization from the wider community whose work exemplifies the values and principles of liberal religion.
We honor Lady for her achievements in bringing people together across lines of race, religion, politics, economics and geography to work for meaningful change in our community, and for doing so with deep respect for all faith traditions, which she expresses in concert with her own abiding Christian faith.
We will have a reception for Lady following the service. If you can bring finger foods (cookies, vegetable and fruit trays, nuts, mints, chips and dips, cheese and crackers, or your own fancy appetizer specialties) please contact Cherrie Groves Moussaoui or Amanda Lawrence. They can also use help with set-up and clean-up.
Iron-Jawed Angels — Thursday, 15 March 2012
Please join us this Thursday (15 March 2012) at 7:00 PM for a screening of the film Iron-Jawed Angels.
If you missed the League of Women Voters showing of this film a few weeks ago, you will get another chance to see it.
Hilary Swank and Frances O’Connor, as suffragist activists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, lead an outstanding cast in this remarkable retelling of the true story of the the struggle to attain the vote for women between 1912 and the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Director Katja von Garnier’s use of modern music and camera technique turns the whole idea of a “period piece” on its head. She truly brings home the power of what these women accomplished, and what they endured in the process.
Free of charge and open to the public. Light snacks provided.
Child care available upon request. If you are coming, please RSVP by calling the church at 318-868-3313 or by emailing Susan Caldwell. Let us know at that time if you will need child care.
Please Note — High school youth are welcome and encouraged to attend accompanied by a parent or with parental permission. This film has no MPAA rating because it wasn’t released for screening in movie theaters (it was created for HBO and was broadcast on cable TV). There are some strong scenes of violence, particularly when the women are imprisoned and force-fed, as well as brief nudity and sexuality. A rough guess for a rating would be somewhere between PG-13 and R based on the webmaster’s memory of this film. The international movie content ratings for this film can be found online here in case you need additional information for making this decision.
Building and Grounds Work Day — 17 March 2012
Please join us this Saturday (17 March 2012) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
We will undoubtedly have a lot of guests this Sunday and will want our church home to look its very best! Plenty of tasks inside and out — suited to all ages and abilities.
It’s also a good chance to work side by side with your All Souls friends and get to know them better.
If you have a shovel and you’re not afraid to use it, or … even if you’re currently unable to use it but you don’t mind if someone else does, please bring it on Saturday. Thanks!
Daylight Savings Time Tonight
If you have any clocks that don’t reset themselves for Daylight Savings Time, don’t forget to reset them before you go to sleep tonight.
Daylight Savings Times officially goes into effect at 2:00 AM on Sunday, 11 March 2012 (but we won’t alert the authorities if you reset your clocks early).
You don’t want to miss tomorrow’s service featuring Loren Demerath in the pulpit and music from the All Souls Choir!