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Wycliffe Presbyterian
E-News
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Special Announcement!
On Saturday, March 4, the final floor refinishing will be completed. The building will be inaccessible from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm. Please honor this request to ensure a high quality finish on the floors... and for your safety. If you have questions, please contact Cathy Rotch (288-3893).
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Lent is a season of preparation leading up to Easter. It is the forty days plus the six Sundays before Easter. For centuries, it has been observed as a special time of self examination and penitence. Lent is a time for concentration on fundamental values and priorities. Presbyterians use this time to focus specifically on their baptism into the faith and what it means to them.
God of spirit and truth,
you alone satisfy our dry and weary souls.
Let us drink from the spring of your mercy
so that we may never be thirsty
for the gift of your saving love;
through Jesus Christ, the water of life.
(Based on John 4:5-42)
Prayer from the Office of Theology and Worship
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
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The Presbyterian Church offers several Lenten resources that are available on-line. (Click on the highlighted words to go to the links.)
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The Week at a Glance
Sunday, March 5
9:00 Sunday School (Adults/Teens/Confirmation Class)
10:00 Worship
10:00 Children's Church
11:15 Handbells rehearsal
11:15 Worship Committee Meeting
11:15 CS&M Meeting
4:00 Cub Scouts
Monday, March 6
7:00 Boy Scouts
7:00 Christian Education Meeting
Tuesday, March 7
10:00 Coffee & Conversation
Wednesday, March 8
9:30 & 4:00 Music Together
10:30 TLC
11:45 Ladies Lunch Out
7:00 Yoga
7:00 Ash Wednesday Service (VB Christian Church)
Thursday, March 9
9:30 Music Together
8
:00 Naranon
Friday, March 10
9:30 Music Together
6:30 Memorial Service for Irving Chang
7:30 AA
Saturday, March 11
9:00 - 5:00 Quilt Workshop
10:00 Choir Rehearsal
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Ladies Lunch Out - March 8
Join us March 8 for our monthly Ladies Lunch Out. We will meet at 11:45 am at Dockside Restaurant, 3311 Shore Dr. Guests are welcome. To make reservations, call Betty Douglas at 481-5854.
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Memorial Service for Irving Chang
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Our dear friend Irving Chang died recently. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, March 10 at 6:30 pm. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. We give thanks for the life of Irving and ask your prayers for his family at this difficult time.
Condolences may be sent to:
(Dr.) Amos & Joan Chang
3145 Inlet Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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Next Sunday, the youth group will go to see The Shack. (Time to be announced.) Based on the best-selling novel, The Shack takes us on a father’s uplifting spiritual journey. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness where his spiritual adventure begins.Contact Rene Hudgins for more info.
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Yoga Schedule Change - March 14
Due to the Taize Service on Wednesday, March 15, the yoga will meet on Tuesday, March 14.
If you have not tried the yoga class, consider joining us soon. This is a good Lenten practice – body, mind & spirit. We have an amazing instructor who is able to teach multiple levels of students in one class. All levels, all ages - fun and fitness for everyone! We meet in the education wing at 7 pm. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Mats are available. Cost depends on the number in the class $7 to $10/class. Aside from March 14, we always meet on Wednesday evenings. Call Mary Lou if you have questions - 496-2620
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Fellowship Lunch - March 19
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Join us on Sunday, March 19 for a delicious St. Patrick's Day luncheon. The meal will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the worship service. Come and enjoy corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls and sherbet and cookies for dessert. Sláinte mhaith!
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Culture Club - March 21
On Tuesday, March 21 at 6 pm, the Culture Club is going to the Mermaid Factory. (510 Laskin Rd.) We will decorate mermaids or dolphins. The cost varies from $25 ~ $40 depending on the size of your creation. (Check the website for details www.mermaidfactory.com) Contact Rene Hudgins to make reservations (481-9606)
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Spring Cleanup Day - April 8
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 8 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. Everyone is invited to assist with raking, and clearing out several areas around the church. Please bring gloves, garden tools – including rakes, shovels, leaf blowers and wheelbarrows, and a great attitude to help with getting our church grounds ready for Easter. Many hands make light work! Children are welcome! There are a few indoor jobs as well. Lunch will be served to all volunteers.
Contact Cathy Rotch or Garland Miles for more information.
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New Upper Room Booklets Are Here
The new edition of the Upper Room for March and April is now available. This is a nice devotional booklet to use during your daily prayer and reflection time. You can find the booklet in the office reception area and in the narthex. Ask an usher to help you. Make your Lent more meaningful…
ALSO AVAILABLE… Pick up the Lent/Easter brochure that will inform you about all of the Lent, Holy Week and Easter worship services. (In the narthex.)
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On Wednesday, March 15 at 7 pm
Wycliffe will offer A Service of Christian Prayer using the music of Taizé. The 45-minute service will include scripture, silence, and simple chant-like choruses from this Christian community of peace, formed in the 1940s in the Burgundy region of France. Since then, this quiet, calming time of prayer has become popular throughout the world.
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Adult Education During Lent
As Lent begins, the Adult Sunday School class begins the second part of Living the Questions entitled Honoring Creation. (It is not necessary to have participated in part one to attend.) Rootless. Alienated. Estranged. The human condition can be a desperate mix of questions about the basics of “being.” The longing for a sense of connection is at the root of the English word religion. Come and explore humanity’s struggle for connection with creation, each other and God. Classes meet at 9 AM in room 210.
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Art helps us connect our hearts with our hands, and our faith with our lives.
Be part of a deeper understanding of the Lenten Bible readings by bringing images to life with colored pencils, markers, or crayons – your choice!
Images to color are available at the reception desk in the new entry area. Each one represents one of this month’s scripture readings and has been drawn in ‘modern language.’ Choose an image that speaks to you, color it any way you like, and return by Sunday, March 27, so it can be mounted for display on Sunday, April 2. Make the scriptures come alive for all to see!
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Ready for Lent: The cedar cross has been moved into the
sanctuary in preparation for Sunday's service.
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2017 Homeless Shelter
Thank you, Wycliffians, for another successful Homeless Shelter this year! Some highlights this year included: every single item sign up slot was filled and we did NOT have to purchase any items on the list. A FIRST! Every volunteer slot was filled. A FIRST!
We did not stay within budget, but thanks to your generous donations we have a plus in our designated fund. The Coordinators did an extraordinary job this year particularly with communications, in that each one did a brief recap after their meal to share with all the coordinators.
We held a meeting of all Coordinators on the 19th to critique this year’s event and came up with over 7 new ideas to incorporate into next year’s program.
The Coordinators were: Bill Wahab, Steve Hackney, Steve Hogan, Nancy Woodhouse, Donice Schumm, Marilyn Jessen, Pat Carney, Francie Brake, Wayne Woolwine, and Tom Carter. Please thank them for their outstanding participation this year!
Thank you to everyone who purchased items, donated money, spent the night, prepared a meal, set up the Church, put the Church back, hosted or any of the other myriad tasks that makes this program such a success!
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Nickel-A-Meal Program Returns
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The Nickel-A-Meal Program (NAM) was adopted by our Presbytery over sixteen years ago to provide funds for hunger ministries within the bounds of PEVA. CS&M is resurrecting this mission at Wycliffe. Nickel-A-Meal (Centsability as PC(USA) calls it) asks Presbyterians to contribute a nickel every time they eat a meal. Over time our spare change adds up and makes a substantial donation that can be used to alleviate hunger and provide direct hunger relief in Hampton Roads.
Currently there is a small plastic jar with a slotted blue top on the cart in the Donation Room to collect your change. CS&M will monitor the contributions and send our collection to PEVA's Hunger Committee once or twice a year.
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Beach Bag Collection Begins Soon
Once again we will be working with the Virginia
Beach Public Schools Beach Bag program.
This
program provides healthy meals and
snacks to students who might otherwise go hungry
over weekends and school breaks. In late March,
we will begin collecting food items for the bags.
On Sunday, March 5 sign up sheets will be posted in the fellowship hall
. This year we are looking for food and monetary donations AND volunteers to shop for food. Contact Donice Schumm (481-3688) or Fran
Florence (363-0065) for more information.
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Support Our Mission Partners
Please bring all donations to Room 211.
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Seamen’s House
Hotel/Motel toiletries
Troop Caps
Used Magazines
Vets House
Paper goods
Cleaning Supplies
Hotel/Motel toiletries
Bayside Lions Club
Used eyeglasses
Used hearing aids
PIN Ministry
Gently used clothing
Knitting Guild (AKA June Beeler)
Yarn
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St. Columba
Liquid laundry detergent
Gently used clothing
St. Jude’s Ranch
Used greeting cards
Labels for education
Campbell’s labels
Bettie F. Williams School
Farm Fresh Scanner key tags for Bettie F. Williams Elementary are available on a cabinet in Lawrence Hall.
Christian Service & Missions
Coke product plastic caps
Lady Shriners
Aluminum can tabs
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Celebrations &
Condolences
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Birthday Blessings This Week
- March 7 - Karen Legault
- March 9 - Ray Parker
- March 10 - John Werner
- March 11 - Caroline Moesta
O God, our times are in your hand; Look with favor we pray, on your servants, as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Written by Charles Price (Presbyterian Book of Common Worship)
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Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Sowell are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Chloe A. Sowell to Mr. Forrest Lowe of Winchester, VA on March 4, 2017. The couple will reside in Winchester, VA.
Prayers for the new couple as they begin their journey together.
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Thanksgiving for the Life of Al Fancher
Our beloved Al Fancher died earlier this week after a long illness. Al was a kind and generous man deeply devoted to the Wycliffe community. He served as trustee, treasurer, elder and choir member. We give thanks for the life of Al and ask your prayers for Marie and their family at this difficult time. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
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Condolences to Michael Stitik
Our sympathy goes out to Michael Stitik, whose friend Tom Barton died suddenly. Michael requests prayers for Tom’s family and friends who are grieving from this unexpected loss. Michael is a merchant seaman and returned to sea on Tuesday. He may be reached by e-mail:
mfstitik@gmail.com
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Contact Mary Lou Crifasi by Wednesday morning to have
information included in the weekly announcements.
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