Faith Defenders - Wake Forest Baptist Church

March 2015
Inside this issue:
From the Pastor’s Desk
2
Education
3
Senior News
4
Music News
5
Youth News
6
Mission News/New Members
7
Sermon Series in March
Led by Dr. Bill Slater
‘Go Deeper’ in worship...
Faith Defenders
Children’s Musical Drama
Sunday, March 15
6:30 PM
Written for Wake Forest Baptist Church by our
Artists-in-Residence Charles Reese & Rebecca McCoy-Reese
Children’s News
8
Other News
9
Calendar
10
Birthdays/VIPs
11
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From Your Pastor...From the Heart
The month of March is laser focused with one
purpose in mind—to allow all of us to ‘go
deeper.’ I have for years wanted to preach a
series on the cross. I understand what Barbara
Brown Taylor says when she writes, “As awful as
it is, I will tell you something more shocking:
there are people who say that Good Friday
means more to them than Easter does.” The
unimaginable sacrifice, the picture of love, the
idea that someone died for me is something I
have never been able to get over and remains
the ultimate picture of God’s passion for me, even unto death. For the entire month of March, our worship will focus in
creative ways upon this very bedrock foundation of our faith culminating on Palm Sunday.
Every Wednesday night during March, I will be teaching a series
based on a book that changed my life during my recent
sabbatical—The Lazarus Life. It is based on the story of Lazarus
in the Bible and what we can learn from it. Remember Lazarus
came back from the grave and his grave clothes were completely
removed. This story captures us on multiple levels as it invites us
to discern what we need to ‘take off’ and ‘remove’ in order to
now go forth with a full and overflowing life.
You are invited. ‘Going deeper’ won’t happen if you stay where you are but if you are one of those who wants more and
trusts there is more, then put yourself in a position where God can have a chance with you. What would your life look
like if you lived daily in the shadow of the cross? What would it look like if you could take off so many ‘grave clothes’
that continue to rob you of life and now come forth new and alive? I have prayed and prepared for months with
anticipation of what this month can mean for those who want this in their life. I hope it includes you.
I would catch a glimpse of the cross—and suddenly my heart would stand still. In an instinctive, intuitive
way I understood that something more important, more tumultuous, more passionate, was at issue than
our good causes, however noble they might be...I should have worn it...it should have been my uniform,
my language, my life. I shall have no excuse; I can’t say I didn’t know. I knew from the beginning, and
turned away.” (Malcolm Muggeridge)
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EDUCATION news
Dr. Jo Ann Stancil, Minister of Education and Administration, [email protected]
Learning is Change
On February 8, we had our annual Sunday School Teacher Training. After Skyping with the Pastor and
Associate Pastor of Warrenton Baptist Church, we had a one hour teacher training event. Kathy Slater led
the Preschool and Children’s Teachers, Rob James led the Youth Teachers and Keith Vaughn led the Adult
Teachers. I was privileged to sit in the adult teachers’ class.
On of the things that Keith shared with us during the class was the following formula:
L=C
K, A, B
What that formula states is that Learning equals Change. Change is exhibited through Knowledge, Attitude
and/or Behavior. Keith encouraged us as Sunday School teachers to teach for TRANSFORMATION! Teach
for CHANGE.
As I have reflected on this, I realized that that is what my theory of ministry has been for years. In fact, that is
what I believe in every day of my Christian life. I not only want people around me to experience the Change/
Transformation that Christ can make in their life, but I want to continue to experience the growing,
transforming life that Christ has to offer me every day.
The following Wednesday night, February 11, we watched a YouTube video entitled “The Courage Leadership
Requires.” Dr. Bill Hybels was the speaker. Dr. Hybels is the pastor of the Willow Creek Community Church
outside of Chicago. Dr. Hybels shared principles where courage—God’s kind of courage—were absolutely
necessary to be the leader God had called him to be. I was awestruck with the truth of what Dr. Hybels was
saying. Dr. Hybels was giving us examples of what happens when we allow God to give us the courage to get
His vision, to live His calling, and to dream His vision.
In the months ahead, I believe I am going to have to use both of these formulas to be the person God wants
me to be at Wake Forest Baptist. I don’t want to work off of my vision, but God’s vision for our ministry. I
don’t’ want to work off of my ability, but God’s ability to do more than I could ever imagine. I don’t want to
limit what this church can do by what I can do but allow Wake Forest to be all God wants it to be. This is
going to take courage—God’s kind of courage. It is going to change me. I am excited about the potential. I
hope those of you reading this article will pray with me that we will have the vision, the courage, the ability
to change to be all God has called us to be in this day of CHANGE, God’s Way.
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Important Dates:
Senior Adult Choir
March 3, 10, & 17
10:30 AM
NEWS
Opportunities for
Fun & Fellowship:
March 27: 5:30 PM
Dinner & a Movie—Fellowship Hall
March 2015
Opportunities of Ministry:
March 24: 10:00 AM
Hillside Communion
March 26: 9:45 AM
Carolina House Communion
Senior Adults
Hit the Road…
Travel Opportunities
For
February & March
A word from the Grief Recovery Group...If you are grieving
the loss of a friend or family member, you’re probably facing
many deep and perhaps painful emotions. Grief is not an
enemy or a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being human. It
is the cost of loving someone. Grief is the manner or process
in which we work through the emotions and life changes that
come with death of a loved one. Fortunately, we can and do
heal. Grief recovery is not simply feeling better. It is the
ability to find joy in life again. It is to treasure the memory of
loved ones, to miss them and to live better because of the
time in your life that you spent with them. During Grief
Recovery Group meetings you will be able to:

Acknowledge and gain a greater understanding of
your grief and the grief process;

Allow your grief to be recognized and shared with
others who are grieving;

Learn ways to cope more effectively with the stages
of grief.
Grief Recovery Group begins March 16
at 6:30 PM in Room 206
Alzheimer’s Support Group
March 10 at 7:00 PM in Room 133
Plan to be at Wake Forest Baptist for a special meeting on ‘Planning for Frailty:
Guardianships, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives.’ Our speaker is J. Greg
Wallace who has been practicing law in NC since 1973. He has taught at the Naval
Academy, served as Assistant Attorney General for NC, and Clerk of the Supreme
Court of NC for 10 years. Mr. Wallace is a partner in the Monroe Wallace Law Firm.
His practice focuses on Elder Law; coordinating planning for long-term care and
financing, physical or mental incapacity, advance directives, administration of trusts
and estates.
Mr. Wallace is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He is
past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, is a
member of the Board of Directors of Resources for Seniors, Chairman of the Board
of Alzheimers NC, Inc. He is retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve as a Captain in the
Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He has been named by his peers as one of the
Best Lawyers in American in Elder Law.
Everyone is welcome to attend this special Alzheimers Support Meeting.
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March 2015
Music Ministry
Children’s Choirs Spring Musical
Drama:
FAITH DEFENDERS
March 15, 6:30 PM
Sunday Afternoon & Evening
Ensemble & Meeting Schedule
March 1:
For the past 10 weeks, our Children’s Choir
Ministry has been teaching our children powerful truths from
scripture through the music and drama of FAITH DEFENDERS.
March 8:
FAITH DEFENDERS is a musical drama that tells the story of how
one children’s Sunday School Class comes face to face with
God’s Truth as they learn the stories of Noah, Deborah, David,
Esther, and many more. The script was written especially for the
children of Wake Forest Baptist Church by our Artists-inMarch 15
Residence Charles Reese and Rebecca McCoy-Reese. Charles
and Rebecca have served as directors of this wonderful
production that will challenge each of us, regardless of our age, to
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live out our faith with confidence.
Handbell Sampler & Music Reading Class
There’s probably not a better way to learn or refresh your music reading
skills than to play handbells. After a couple of false starts, I think I have
finally found a more suitable time for the Handbell Sampler. We will meet
on Wednesday nights from 6:15—7:20 PM in the Handbell Room adjacent
to the Sanctuary on April 8, 15, 22 & 29. Come ring for the first time or the
first time in a long time. Come sharpen those music reading skills through
the medium of handbells. We have a core group committed to this new and
improved time slot but we still have room for many more! Contact Bryant
Moxley for more information.
I know this is the March newsletter,
but please mark your calendars
now for our annual Maundy
Thursday worship service on
Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 PM. The service will include
music from the Chancel Choir and Advanced Handbell
Choir in addition to the opportunity to gather at the Lord’s
Table. This is truly one of the most sacred and holy
experiences we have as believers. I can’t imagine
celebrating Easter without first pausing to consider the
path Christ walked to the cross.
March 29
12:15 PM
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Adult Ensemble
Instrumental Ensemble
Youth Choir
Men’s Chorus
Advanced Handbells
12:15 PM
3:00 PM
5:15 PM
6:15 PM
7:00 PM
Adult Ensemble
Youth Choir at Carolina House
Variety Show Planning Meeting
Music Instrument Team Meeting
Advanced Handbells
4:30 PM Variety Show Prep Time
5:30 PM Warm-up for Children’s Choir
6:30 PM FAITH DEFENDERS
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Variety Show Prep Time
Youth Choir
Men’s Chorus
Advanced Handbells
12:15 PM
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Adult Ensemble
Variety Show Prep Time
Youth Choir
Music Ministry Council
Advanced Handbells
Worship Choir
The Chancel Choir will provide worship leadership for our four
Holy Week services: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and both
Easter morning services. We have seven outstanding selections
that will communicate the power of Christ’s death and
resurrection in these special services. Membership in the
Chancel Choir is open to all adults who can join us for rehearsal
on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM. If you cannot sing with us on a
weekly basis, but would like to join us for these four Holy Week
services then please come join us for this short term. Rehearsals
will be devoted especially to this music through April 1. As
always, childcare is available by reservation. We LOVED having
our “Christmas only” singers with us last fall and would love to
have you add your voice as we celebrate the risen Lord!
Singing His Praises, Bryant Moxley, Minister of Music and Worship, [email protected] or 304-320-0054
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Disciple Now Weekend 2015
April 10-12
Mark your calendars now for this year’s Disciple Now Weekend. For
those unfamiliar with Disciple Now, this is a weekend of worship,
missions, a concert, and small group time with college students at
host homes of church members. This year our theme is ‘Follower’ and
our speaker and worship leader is Adam Fitzgerald. Our band will be
Bryan Mears’ band (they are awesome!)—and Bryan has written a
song specifically for our DNOW weekend! We will be joined by
college students from Gardner Webb and Hamden-Sydney. The
weekend culminates in worship led by our youth for both services on
Sunday, April 12.
On March 6, our Ichthus group will be going to DEFY GRAVITY Trampoline
Park! The cost is $13 and scholarships are available. Contact Rob James for
scholarship requests. RSVP to Sarah Mears at [email protected].
The Youth Variety Show will be on April 24. This awesome event
will raise money for both the Youth Mission Trip to Florida this summer
as well as the Youth Choir Mini Mission Trip to Virginia! There will be
food, a silent auction, a cake auction, and of course, a variety of talent
from our youth! Everyone is invited and tickets will be $10 and go on
sale March 29.
It’s that time of year—time to clean up the A-Frames and the garage from the Christmas Tree Lot. (I
have already taken down the signs from the road.) Our clean-up effort will be held on Saturday,
March 7 at 10:00 AM.
Please bring drills and electric screwdrivers if you have them. The more
people that come out, the faster and more fun this will be!
Rev. Rob James, Minister of Youth and Missions, [email protected]
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Our next mobile market will be Tuesday, March 17, from 3:45 PM
until all the food is distributed (approximately 5:30 PM), and we need
your help. It takes about 35 volunteers for everything to go smoothly.
If you would like to volunteer, here are a few reminders:
nd
WFBC Food Trailer
2 & 4th Wednesdays in March
6:00—7:30 PM at Taylor St. Park
Contact Rob James if you are interested in
volunteering for this amazing ministry!
 Due to construction at WFBC, the mobile market takes place at
Wake Forest United Methodist Church until further notice;
 Arrive between 3:30—3:45 PM to
Upcoming Food
set up tables;
Shuttle Dates
 Remember to bring a hat and
apron. Plastic gloves are provided.
March 17
April 21
For more information,
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contact Chris or Leigh Berrier at
June 16
[email protected] or 919-5562321.
Note: our church provides this outreach to
the community the third Tuesday of each month.
Welcome to our newest members
Harrison Leff
505 Holding Oaks Court
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-3382
Harrison is a 5th grader at Wake Forest Elementary. He plays soccer and loves watching
football with his dad. He is a UNC fan and loves the Panthers, Seahawks and Jets too. He
has attended WFBC since he was born. He was in Mr. Phil’s very first class as director in
the WEE preschool and has been modeled by countless Sunday School teachers such as
the Cross’ and currently Mrs. Hill. He thoroughly enjoys being a part of Ichthus with Rob
and Sarah helped him towards his decision in the discipleship class last year.
Ken and Claudia Ferrell
1119 Willowgrass Lane
Wake Forest, NC 27587
[email protected]
[email protected]
(919) 263-9553
The Ferrells have recently moved to Wake Forest from Durham, where they lived most of
their lives. Ken is retired from Duke Medical Center and Claudia spent many years as a
teacher assistant and church secretary. They have one son who is assistant principal at
Heritage High School. They enjoy spending time with their three grandchildren and singing
in the choir. They are also big Duke fans.
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Minister to Children
Sarah Mears
[email protected]
Easter Egg Hunt
March 29
All children through Grade 6 and their
families are invited to our Pot Luck
Luncheon on March 29. Bring a dish
and meet us in the Fellowship Hall
following the 11:00 AM worship
service. Beverages and paper goods
will be provided.
After lunch, an Egg Hunt will take
place on the church grounds. Egg
hunters are asked to bring one dozen
plastic eggs filled with treats.
Mother—
Daughter
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
March 2015
Fri
Sat
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2
3
4
5
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NYC Mission Trip
12:15 PM Adult
Ensemble
4:30 PM Youth
Worship Arts Tracks
5:15 PM Youth Choir
6:00 PM Men’s Chorus
6:00 PM SonDown
7:00 PM Handbells
6:30 AM Lectio Divina
9:30 AM Children’s
Leader Team Meeting
(Rm. 206)
9:45 AM Quilting
Ministry
6:30 PM DivorceCare
(Rm. 207)
10:30 AM Senior
Adult Choir
5:00 PM Syke
Event (SC)
6:30 PM Girl Scout
Meeting (Rm. 211)
6:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM
Leadership Council
Mtg. (FH)
9:30 AM The King’s
Daughters (Rm. 133)
5:30 PM Wednesday
Night Supper
6:15 PM Preschool &
Children’s Choirs
6:15 PM Ignite
6:25 PM Adult Studies
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir
7:00 PM Diaconate
Executive Mtg. (Rm.
133)
7:00 PM Book
Discussion Group
9:30 PM Mom’s
Bible Study (Rm.
133)
6:00 PM Ichthus at
Defy Gravity
10:00 AM—12:00 PM
Children’s Choir
Rehearsal
7:00 PM American
Youth Harp Ensemble
Concert
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9
10
11
12
13
14
12:15 PM Adult
Ensemble
12:15 PM Family
Retreat Meeting (FH)
3:00 PM Youth Choir
@ Carolina House
4:00 PM Girl Scout
Meeting (Rm. 103)
4:00 PM Women’s
Retreat Meeting (206)
5:15 PM Variety Show
Planning Mtg.
6:00 PM Deacon’s
Meeting (Rm. 133)
6:15 PM Music
Instrument Team Mtg.
7:00 PM Handbells
8:15 AM FA Moms in
Prayer (LPR)
9:45 AM Quilting
Ministry (FH)
12:00 PM Sophie
Lanneau Circle (Forks)
6:30 PM DivorceCare
(Rm. 207)
10:30 AM Senior
Adult Choir
6:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM
Alzheimer’s Group
(Rm. 133)
9:30 AM The King’s
Daughters (Rm. 133)
5:30 PM Wednesday
Night Supper
6:15 PM Preschool &
Children’s Choirs
6:15 PM Ignite
6:25 PM Adult
Studies
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir
Senior Adult Trip to
Ava Gardner
Museum
10:00 AM
Roundtable Book
Club
6:00 PM Ichthus
(FH)
9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Dress Rehearsal
15
16
17
18
4:30 PM Variety Show
Prep Time
6:30 PM FAITH
DEFENDERS
(SonDown will attend
the children’s musical)
6:30 AM Lectio Divina
9:45 AM Quilting
Ministry
6:30 PM DivorceCare
(Rm. 207)
6:30 PM Grief
Recovery (Rm. 206)
10:30 AM Senior
Adult Choir (FH)
4:00 PM InterFaith
Food Shuttle
(WFUMC)
6:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Girl Scout
Meeting (Rm. 211)
7:00 PM Finance
Meeting (FH)
9:30 AM The King’s
Daughters (Rm. 133)
5:30 PM Wednesday
Night Supper
6:15 PM Preschool &
Children’s Choirs
6:15 PM Ignite
6:25 PM Adult
Studies
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir
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23
24
25
Women’s Retreat at
Caswell
4:30 PM Variety Show
Prep Time
5:15 PM Youth Choir
6:00 PM SonDown
6:00 PM Men’s Chorus
7:00 PM Handbells
SEBTS Conference
(Sanctuary)
9:00 AM Marbles
Madness (Preschool
Outing)
9:45 AM Quilting
Ministry
6:30 PM DivorceCare
(Rm. 207)
6:30 PM Grief
Recovery (Rm. 206)
SEBTS
Conference
(Sanctuary)
10:00 AM Senior
Adult Communion
(Hillside)
6:30 PM TOPS
9:30 AM The King’s
Daughters (Rm. 133)
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir
29—Palm Sunday
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31
6:30 AM Lectio Divina
9:45 AM Quilting
Ministry
6:30 PM DivorceCare
(Rm. 207)
6:30 PM Grief
Recovery (Rm. 206)
6:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Girl Scout
Meeting (Rm. 211)
9:45 AM New Member
Orientation
12:15 PM Easter Egg
Hunt & Luncheon
12:15 PM Adult Ensemble
4:30 PM Variety Show
Prep Time
5:15 PM Youth Choir
6:00 PM SonDown
6:00 PM Music Ministry
Council
7:00 PM Handbells
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YMCA Schedule for Stephenson Campus
Tues.—Thurs.
5:00—8:00 PM
Saturdays
8:00 AM—5:30 PM
19
20
21
Women’s Retreat at
Caswell
6:00 PM Ichthus
(FH)
Women’s Retreat at
Caswell
26
27
28
9:45 AM Senior
9:30 PM Mom’s
Bible Study (Rm.
133)
5:00 PM Bowen/
Crane Rehearsal
(Sanctuary)
5:30 PM Senior
Adult Dinner & a
Movie (FH)
5:00 PM Bowen/
Crane Wedding
(Sanctuary)
Adult Communion
(Carolina House)
8:00 PM Mom’s
Bible Study (Tedder
Home)
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1 Kathaleen Chandley 17
Amanda Shaw
Austin Shaw
Jen Tymula
Jennifer deVries
2 Berklee Edwards
3 David Burrell
18
Ann Copley
Greyson Hill
19
John Leonard
Lynn Norton
Scott Stuchel
20
4 Betty Barham
Ashlee Baucom
Jill Dillow
Sadie Hancox
Betty Phillips
Gunn Roney
21
5 Catherine Kametches
Ryan Keith
22
Jerry Parker
Margaret Seagroves 23
Don Stroud
24
Jana Tackema
Elizabeth Williams
7 Franklin Hart
25
Anna Wolfe
8 Karen Frank
Olivia Trutt
10 William Apple
Mark Galutia
Thea Holland
Rodger Phillips
26
Lauren Quinlan
11 Ethan Dettman
12 Ryan Henkel
Marcus Newnam
27
Jake Smith
28
John Wooten
13 Amy Brewer
29
Taylor Cross
30
Kate Jenks
Joy Price
31
Brian Van Voorhis
14 Gene Adams
Eric Black
Alyson Boone
George Hurst
Sarah Stroud
Quinn Tedder
Becky Whitaker
15 Sarah Watts
16 Andrew Homan
Judy Killebrew
Katie Marshall
Sandy Ogburn
Devin Ratte
Steve Rehmar
Avery Wilson
Ella Weathers
Abigail deVries
Dianne Roper
Richard Wallace
Shirley Wooten
Phillip Averre
Lynette Beadle
Jeanne Fisher
Hunter Steffen
Rebecca Tiffany
Zachary White
Hunter Caprell
Jonathan Hill
Clayton Amidon
Tracey Thomas
Smith Gupton
Sherrill Brinkley
Alison Hurst
Toni Martin
Caroline Arnold
Amelia Funderburke
Ed Hubbard
Katie Killebrew
Laurie Matthews
Jimmy Perry
Stephen Welch
Amanda Juzwick
Mike Perry
Jean Scott
Hilda Warren
Amra Hayslett
Nola Bailey
Dave Juzwick
David Hodgin
Martha Harmening
Patty Henkel
Chuck Averre
Spencer Aycock
Christopher Creech
Brooks Denny
Tyler Hart
Jack MacKay
Keagan Osika
Elizabeth Pearce
Sue Seiber
David Shannon
Will Steffen
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Volunteers
In
Personal
Service
Deacons of the Week
1—Chris Berrier
8—Anne Packett
15—Christie Hill
22—Joann Peyton
29—Jim Weathers
Ushers
Leaders: Jeff Renn and James Holding
Dan Critcher, Rudy Roberson, Jim Worley, Wayne Vinyard, Danny Inscoe, Ken Barber,
Mark Dunn, Tommy Killebrew, Buck Moye, Joe Wincovitch, Wayne Bailey, Taylor Moye
Children’s Church
1—David & Emily Arnold
8—Kristi & Seth Leff
15—David & Wendy Berkhead
22—Matt & Tracy Baker
29—Lori & Marcus Newnam
Teller Teams
1—Dwight Payne and Kermit Copley
8—Renee Shaw and Gail Kidd
15—Sandy Looper and Becky Screen
22—James Warren and Stephen Barrington
29—Byron Creech and James Holding
Greeters
1—Doug Smith, Joan VanTilburg, JoAnn Peyton, Lynn Pulley, Emily Arnold
8—Trudy Payne, Marie McKay, Joan Hall, Peggy & Ken Barber, Danny Inscoe, Matt
Baker
15—Joe & Audrey Wincovitch, Steve & Stacy Barrington, Esther Austin & Tracy Boyd
22—Ann Vinyard, Hollie Hicks, Becky Leary, Teresa Stallings, Gail & Mike Kidd
29—Doug Smith, Joan VanTilburg, JoAnn Peyton, Lynn Pulley, Emily Arnold
Shared Care Workers for March
March 1: Maegan Spontak, Jeanne Fisher, Cindy DIckman, Carrie Bailey, David &
Mary Hitchcock, Norman & Mary Ann Turner, Jeremy & Leslie May, Josh & Karen
Weathers, Janice Ishikawa, Jeff White
March 8: Allison McIntyre, Annette Byrne, Jon & Joan Pritchett, Lauren Harris, Mike
& Leann Tedder, David & Wendy Berkhead, Allen & Marty Overton, Matt Byrne, Judy
Green
March 15: Annette Byrne, Martha Harmening, Susan Leonard, Judy Killebrew,
Caroline Steffen, Kathryn Sansbury, Justin & Candice Walker, Shane & Melanie
Ingool, Rachel Leonard, Bill & Alyson Boone
March 22: Leann Tedder, Ann Orr, Susan Debevec, Lynette Beadle, Lucy Spell,
Adam & Allison McIntyre, Jon & Lisa Leary, Rynal & Kristy Stephenson, Ammy
Dunlap, Pattie Soule
March 29: Sarah Mears, Becky Leary, Shelia Brown, Amy Dowdle, Jeff & Maegan
Spontak, Peggy Barber, Leigh Berrier, Ken Barber, Carol Day, Megan Apple,
Elizabeth Wilson
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March Selection
Book
Discussion
Group
April Selection
So We Read On: How the Great Gatsby Came to Be and Why It
Endures by Maureen Corrigan
Conceived nearly a century ago by a man who died believing himself a failure, it’s now a
revered classic and a rite of passage in the reading lives of millions. Offering a fresh
perspective on what makes Gatsby great—and utterly unusual—So We Read On takes us to
explore the novel’s hidden depths, a journey whose revelations include Gatsby’s surprising debt
to hard-boiled crime fiction, its rocky path to recognition as a ‘classic,’ and its profound
commentaries on the national themes of race, class, and gender.
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in Room 133 (Old Choir Room).
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