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Bringing celebrations and concerns to our church family

 

"Jesus shall reign where'er the sun does its successive journeys run; his kingdom stretch from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more."

- Isaac Watts

Here's what's happening this week...


SERVICES DETAILS FOR CAROLE LARSEN
There will be a viewing today
, Wednesday April 27, from 7:00 - 9:00 at Ballard Durand Funeral home (2 Maple Avenue). A funeral service will be held in our sanctuary at 10:00 AM tomorrow, Thursday, with a small reception to follow. The congregation is encouraged to attend.
 
IN OUR PRAYERS
* Edith Liu, White Plains Hospital
* Ruth Davis, Burke Rehab
* Grace Kim, recovering at home
* Wanda Van Woert, at home

* Jean Perin, at home
* Steve Lewin, at home.
* Nancy Caprari, at home.


UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
* April 27 Lenton Gray
* April 28 Joseph Re
* May 2 Zoraya Vrooman
* May 4 Barbara Hatcher
* May 4 Beryl Small

 
THE SPRING TAG SALE IS HERE
Set up is going well, but there is still plenty to do. Please share at least one hour of your time during the next couple of days. Many hands make light work.
  • Set up continues tomorrow, Thursday, 9:30-noon
  • Work the Sale : Friday & Saturday. April 29-April 30, 9:00 – 3:00
  • Clean Up: Saturday, April 30, 3:00 - 4:30. We especially need some younger strong arms and legs for this.

THIS SUNDAY: SCIENCE SUNDAY II
May 1 is the day Nicolous Copernicus published his theory of heliocentrism - the idea that the earth rotates around the sun rather than the other way around. It was the beginning of a revolution in thought. It is also the birthday of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, the theologian who successfully combined Roman Catholic theology and evolution, regarding evolution not only a physical reality but a spiritual one. On Sunday we will mark these and other milestones in science that shape how we understand our world. Our worship leader is a mathematician, the children's message will involve physics, and the choir will provide special music. We will also hear a special message from our Presbyterian Camp in Holmes, NY.
 

SUNDAY SCIENCE FAIR
During Coffee hour, scientists in our midst will share their interests and research. Children will share their recent research, soon-to-be Manhattanville College graduate Natcha Rummaneethorn will share her award winning work "Modulation of adult neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation by TMPyP4," and physicist Kaarli Tasso will continue her explanation of why the sky is blue. Speaking of blue skies, representatives from our Holmes camp and Conference Center will be on hand to talk about summer camps and their capital campaign.

THE BEATITUDES: A COURSE FOR ADULTS
On Sunday, Dr. Barbara Horan will lead the second part of a bible study on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Based on the thoughtful and thought-provoking book by Princeton Professor George Hunsinger.

 

Coming soon...


REVISED CALL FOR A BRIEF CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
A brief congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, May 8, i
mmediately following worship. The purpose of the meeting is to approve revised by-laws for the White Plains Presbyterian Church, to present a corrected Statement of Operations for the fiscal year 2015, and to elect an elder to fill a vacancy on the Council. Ruth Doehring has agreed to serve. (The proposed by-laws can be read here. The Statement of Operations is available here. Please direct questions to Pastor Jeff prior to the meeting).

FROGS AND DOGS, SATURDAY, MAY 7
Real Frogs... Audible Frogs... Hot Dog! Spend the afternoon at Cranberry Lake Preserve to listen for nature sounds in the woods. Go ponding to discover tadpoles and other animals. Make a craft and enjoy delicious hot dogs, veggie dogs, and s'mores! free and open to the public. 
A number church families participated in this great outdoors event last year.
RSVP today!


ORGAN RECITAL - SUNDAY MAY 22, 4:00
Award winning conductor and organist Jon Riss will play a recital on the III/48 Austin organ (1964) in the sanctuary of the White Plains Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 22nd, 2016. Masterworks of Sowerby, J.S. Bach, Bruhns, Berlinski, Conte, and Widor will be performed, and a high tea reception in the conference room will follow the recital.

 

CAN YOU HOST A FELLOWSHIP HOUR AFTER WORSHIP?
In addition to signing up  at church, you can now sign up to host fellowship from the convenience of your desktop, phone, or office. Check the online sign-up sheet for available dates and simply fill in your name. This linked web page includes instructions for hosts. Hosts are needed for the next three months. If you have any questions – See Nancy Re in person, call 949-3340 or email
nancyre@yahoo.com.

In Mission...

THE MIDNIGHT RUN IS SATURDAY!
You have been very generous. All food and supplies are to be delivered to Pastor Jeff's office. If Jeff is not at the church, place supplies in front of his office door with a note. If the supplies need to be refrigerated place in a refrigerator and leave note. Refrigerated items should only come in on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30. Simply email Kathy Dean at Kathydean64@gmail.com to sign up.



 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Every Wednesday
Children's Choir 5:30
Chancel Choir 7:30

Spring Tag Sale
April 29-30

Midnight Run
April 30

Science Sunday
Congregational Mtg.
Science Fair during Coffee
Adult Ed: The Beatitudes
May 1

HRP Prison Partnership
May 15, in worship

Laudato Si, @ Chapel of Divine Compassion
May 15
 


SERMON ARCHIVE

Missed worship last week? Want to share a sermon you heard with someone else? An index of sermons preached at WPPC can be found on Pastor Jeff's blog.
 

NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS

Check out what's going on in the White Plains Presbyterian Nursery School at their new website and Facebook page.
 

SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY AND MISSION

Use this link when you make purchases on Amazon.com and a portion of your purchase will return to the church. Or make a direct contribution below.
 
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