A
publication of Community Presbyterian Church
of West Fargo, North Dakota
Organized April 1, 1928
E-mail
address: Marktilly@aol.com or cpchurhwf@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.cpcwf.org
(701) 282-4135
Ministers: The People of God --- Pastor/Teacher: Mark R. Tilly
OCTOBER 2000
MASTER PLANNING PROJECT BEGINS !
WORKSHOPS
SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 15TH &
25TH !
The Master Planning
Project has officially begun. During
the latter part of August the architectural firm of Shultz and Torgerson began
a survey of our existing building. Consultation
with staff and committees are currently underway.
TWO VERY IMPORTANT
EVENTS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS ENDEAVOR. There will be
two Master Planning Workshop during the month of October.
The architects use these workshop to learn what the congregation
desires with respect to the building and grounds.
This is your opportunity to express yourself about this
congregation’s future at this location and in this building. The vision that
emerges from these Master Planning Workshops will be used to guide the work of
the architects in developing a Master Plan for the church building and
grounds. The
first Master Planning Workshop will take place following worship on Sunday,
October 15th. This workshop will include a luncheon.
We will gather as usual for coffee then consult for about 45 minutes
and break to serve lunch. Once we have lunch under control we will continue to
consult with David Shultz and Amanda Torgerson for about another 45 minutes.
We will be focusing on how the building does work, does not work and how we
hope it might work for activities associated with worship, fellowship and
education. The second Master Planning
Workshop will take place at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, October 25th.
This workshop will begin with 45 minutes of consultation after
which we will break for refreshments and then continue for another 45 minutes.
Although this workshop will deal with subjects very similar to those dealt
with in the first and does represent a “second chance” for those who were
unable to make the first workshop, it will also be a refinement and
development of what was heard at the previous session.
It would be helpful and appropriate to plan to attend both.
Doing so will help the architects to determine how well they “heard
us” during the first session.
It is important that those
who care about the future development of this building and its associated
grounds be present at one or both of these workshop in order to express
themselves. This is our
opportunity to shape the future. The quality of the plan which emerges from
the Master Planning Process will be greatly improved by thoughtful and broad
participation in these workshops. Please
make this a priority.
If you are interested in seeing the fine work that Shultz and Torgerson are capable you might consider attending the organ recital scheduled for 3:00 PM on Sunday October 1st, at First Presbyterian Church, Moorhead. David and Amanda did the redesign work for the Sanctuary of the Moorhead church.
MANY THINGS HAPPENING ON WEDNESDAY’S:
5:30 – 6:30
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A simple, wholesome & inexpensive meal will be served to all who wish to |
partake.
6:30 – 7:30
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Confirmation Class. |
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Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal. |
7:30 – 8:30
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Chancel Choir Rehearsal. |
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Motion Choir Rehearsal (contact Vicki Peihl--282-9417 if interested.) |
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Various Church Boards and Committees |
A babysitter is at the
church from 6:30 – 8:30 to keep your children busy with toys and videos.
REMINDER: The Presbyterian Women’s Fall Bazaar will be held Saturday October 14th from 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m. There will be crafts, baked goods, a white elephant sale (no clothes or shoes) and much more. A lunch of Barbeques, chips, pickles, baked goodies and coffee will be served. If you have items for the bazaar please bring them to the church between 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13. Items not sold on Saturday will be for sale on Sunday, Oct. 15 after church. White elephant items not sold will be taken to the New Life Center unless donors pick them up. If it is not possible for you to bring your White Elephant items on the 13th you may bring them to the church kitchen on Sunday, the 8th.Please call Marlys Martin (282-3740) or Delores Horn (282-4501) if you have any questions.
WORKSHOP: There will be a workshop on Tuesday, October 3rd at 1:00 at the church, for anyone interested in making articles for the church bazaar. Everyone is welcome.
THANK YOU. Everett Paulson had a wonderful 90th birthday thanks to all of you who came to the house and/or remembered him with cards. We appreciate it so very much. Thanks again. Everett & Goodie Paulson
YOUTH NEWS: The youth groups meet on Sunday with 7th and 8th graders meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. and 9th through 12th graders meet from 7 to 9 pm. These times will be the same every Sunday but with different activities and events planned for each week. Snacks are served and everyone is welcome to bring a friend. ** Parents interested in helping are also welcome. Please contact Jessica at 299-3426 or leave a message at the church office. PLEASE NOTE: Jessica is looking for 50 pint sized fruit baskets (the kind that strawberries, etc. usually come in.) She needs them for a service project. If you have some to donate you are welcome to drop them off at the church office.
ORGAN DEDICATION RECITAL: Sunday, October 1, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 2900 5th St. S. in Moorhead. (Look for the church in the south west corner of the intersection of I-94 and Highway 75 [8th Street]). The dedication concert features Dr. Mark Ring as organist. The concert is free and open to the public. An ice cream social will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Baskets will be placed out for a freewill offering for the ice cream social. Of special note: Shultz Torgerson Architects, redesigned the chancel and sanctuary so this would be a great opportunity to see their work.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
UNACCOMPANIED MINOR PROGRAM is in need of long term, caring foster families.
The need for foster parents has increased in the past few months. Many Sudanese
unaccompanied minors from the Kakuma Camp in Kenya are expected to arrive some
time before the end of the year. These children have been in refugee camps for
7-8 years and are finally on their way to a new life in the United States. If
you have questions please call Michelle Stolz, LSW, Case Manager at 271-1624.
APPLE DUMPLING DAY: Riverview Place will hold its annual 13th Apple Dumpling Day on October 15 from 1:00 – 3:30. The Myron Sommerfeld Orchestra will be there to entertain you.