Here's what's happening this week...
In anticipation of the coming snow storm, the church will be closed all day on Saturday. Meetings and programs will be rescheduled.
OUR SYMPATHY
The sympathy of the congregation is extended to Beverly Brewer-Villa on the death of her husband Anthony Villa, who died at home on Sunday. His baptism is now complete; for him death is past and pain is ended as he enters into the rest prepared for him. A viewing will be held in the sanctuary on Friday morning at 10:00, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00. The congregation is urged to come together to support this family in their time of grief.
IN OUR PRAYERS
* Steve Lewin, gratitude for daily improvement.
* Nicole Dunn. new treatments
* Doris Greenfield, in Memorial Sloan Kettering
* Nancy Caprari, at home.
* Wanda Van Woert, at home.
* Jean Perin, at home.
* Bob Murphy, as home.
IN CELEBRATION
Congratulations to Noah Millard, who will be playing harp in the 4th/5th grade orchestra concert this evening at Heathcote Elementary School in Scarsdale.
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
* Jan. 20 Vicente Velasco TODAY!
* Jan. 23 Sharon Callender
* Jan. 26 Carmen Gray
THE CHILDREN'S CHOIR
The New Children's Choir made their debut this past Sunday singing "Go Where I Send Thee!" (photo above, a video has also been uploaded on the church Facebook page). It was wonderful to hear these young voices in worship, and to learn of other children who were inspired to join the chorus. There is no rehearsal this evening. The children's choir will resume regular practice next Wednesday at 5:30, with pizza and wings to follow.
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY: PROCLAIM JUBILEE
When Jesus stands and reads the scroll of Isaiah that proclaims God’s liberation of the poor and oppressed and announces the arrival of the “year of the Lord’s favor” - he alludes to the biblical Jubilee year. The Jubilee was intended as Israel’s hedge against the inevitable tendency of human societies to concentrate power and wealth in the hands of the few, creating ... classes with the poor at the bottom. Come, let us confess how far are we today from this Biblical vision. The choir will be signing "Rejoice in the Lord Always" by Henry Purcell. Our worship leader will be Ruth Doehring.
ADULT EDUCATION - UNCOVERING EARLY CHRISTIANITY
After worship on January 24 and 31, Elder Barbara Horan will be tackling two questions:
- Who killed Jesus?; and
- Was it acceptable to write in someone else's name in Antiquity?
She will be using video resources prepared by Bart Ehrman, Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina. Grab cup of coffee and join the class in the conference room.
CHORAL CONCERT THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON
The Hudson Chorale, a 90-voice chorus under the direction of Ira Spaulding (above), will hold their sixth season "Winter Concert" in our sanctuary at 3:00, this Sunday afternoon. Dubbed Classic in the Cathedral, the program will include:
- Requiem - Maurice Duruflé
- 4 Motets - Francis Poulenc
- Deux Melodies Hebraiques – Maurice Ravel
- O Sacrum Convivium – Olivier Messiaen
Read the full press release here for more information and ticket prices.
Coming soon...
MIDNIGHT RUN
On Saturday, Jan. 30, WPPC will join Hitchcock Presbyterian Church in Scarsdale on a 'midnight run' to deliver food and clothing to the homeless poor in NYC. Participants will leave from Scarsdale at 9:00 and return sometime around 2:00 am. If you are interested in this kind of hands-on mission, please speak with Pastor Jeff. (And yes, you should be in worship the next day!)
THE CALL FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING...
...of the White Plains Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 11.15 a.m. The Annual Meeting of the White Plains Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, February 7 2016 at 11:15 a.m. in the church sanctuary immediately following the worship service for the following purposes:
- To elect five ruling elders for the class of 2019 (a three year term)
- To elect at least three members to Congregational Nominating Committee to report in 2017
- To elect the auditors for 2016
- To present the 2016 budget as approved by the Council
- To approve the terms of call for the Rev. Jeffrey Geary
- To accept the end of the year 2015 Financial Report
- To receive the report of the audit committee
In Mission...
CAN YOU PROVIDE A MEAL?
Melanie Millard is coordinating meals for the Arguelles family as they return from Peru and in their time of grief. If you can provide a meal, Melanie will pick it up between 5:00 and 5:30 PM and deliver it to Zoraya. Meals are for three people: Zoraya, Victor (her father) and Sarah. They have no food allergies and are open to any meals. They especially enjoy fresh salads, vegetables and pastas.
Please visit Take-Them-A-Meal to sign up online and for more information. Melanie can deliver on every day except for Monday and Wednesday - if you could deliver a meal on those days, please email Melanie.
GOOD FOOD FOR HUDSON - OUR LOCAL CSA
Good Food for Hudson provides 20 weeks of farm fresh vegetables to 55 families on a sliding scale basis. The produce is grown with love and care at Lineage Farm using sustainable and regenerative practices and is distributed weekly. Our third season at White Plains will begin in June. Registration is open now, and the deadline for Early Bird Discounts is rapidly approaching (Feb. 15).
2016 Lenten Programs
THE NEW JIM CROW
Now and then a book comes along that sounds an alarm, challenging prevailing ways of viewing and interpreting our world and exposing a profound injustice that is hiding plain sight. The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, by Michelle Alexander, is such book. It is a call to conscience, a call to action. The book argues that nothing short of a major social movement - a human rights movement rooted in the recognition of the basic dignity and humanity of all of us - holds any hope for ending mass incarceration and breaking the cycle of racial caste in the United States.
All members of the congregation are encouraged to read the book and join the weekly discussion throughout the Season of Lent as we contemplate the crucified. Copies are available for purchase ($14) in the church office. Reserve one now.
Feb. 21: The Recurring Cycle (Intro & Chapter 1)
Feb. 28: How the System Works (Chaps 2 & 3)
Mar. 6: Racial Indifference and the Undercaste (Chaps 4 & 5)
Mar. 13: The Movement (Chapter 6)
INTERGENERATIONAL GODLY PLAY FOR LENT
Have you ever wondered why our children’s curriculum is called Godly “Play”? Pastor Lynn and our Godly Play teaching team will lead an intergenerational Godly Play series after worship during Lent this year. For four Sundays (February 21, 28 and March 6 and 13) join us to experience Godly Play for yourself! Why should the children be the only ones who get to experience Godly Play? |
