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Sleepy Hollow Presbyterian Church Newsletter
Weekly Happenings at SHPC
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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This Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Mother's Day
We Gather at Church and by Zoom
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A Note from Pastor Sherri | |
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Dear Friends,
Grace and Peace to you as we head into this glorious Spring weekend. Sunday is Mother’s Day. For many it is a day of joyful celebration and for others among us the day comes with a sense of loss. Wherever you are on this spectrum, may you feel the ever-loving presence of God who is mother and father to us all surround and hold you close. As we reflect on God’s love and the mothering love shared with and through us, no matter who we are, I offer you these three poems and writings by Pulitzer Prize winning Poet Mary Oliver.
Blessings,
Sherri
Why I Wake Early
Hello, sun in my face.
Hello, you who make the morning
and spread it over the fields
and into the faces of the tulips
and the nodding morning glories,
and into the windows of, even, the
miserable and crotchety–
best preacher that ever was,
dear star, that just happens
to be where you are in the universe
to keep us from ever-darkness,
to ease us with warm touching,
to hold us in the great hands of light–
good morning, good morning, good morning.
Watch, now, how I start the day
in happiness, in kindness.
from “Upstream”
Teach the children. We don’t matter so much, but the children do. Show them daisies and the pale helatica. Teach them the taste of sassafras and wintergreen. The lives of the blue sailors, mallow, sunbursts, the moccasin-flowers. And the frisky ones – inkberry, lamb’s-quarters, blueberries. And the aromatic ones – rosemary, oregano. Give them peppermint to put in their pockets as they go to school. Give them the fields and the woods and the possibility of the world salvaged from the lords of profit. Stand them in the stream, head them upstream, rejoice as they learn to love this green space they live in, its sticks and leaves and then the silent, beautiful blossoms. Attention is the beginning of devotion.
from "New and Selected Poems, Volume One"
To live in this world
you must be able
to do three things:
to love what is mortal;
to hold it
against your bones knowing
your own life depends on it;
and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go.
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Sunday, May 12 - Mother's Day
9:30 a.m. Worship
Fellowship
11 a.m. Youth Band
Wednesday, May 15
6 p.m. Session meets at Church
Saturday, May 18
11 a.m. Bob Steiner Memorial Service
Sunday, May 19 - Pentecost
9:30 a.m. Worship
Fellowship
11 a.m. Youth Band
Sunday, May 26
9:30 a.m. Worship
Fellowship
11 a.m. Youth Band
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Find SHPC on YouTube!
ICYMI, last week and all of our services are there!
Click this link to watch our Sunday service.
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Prayer List
Please remember in your prayers
Would you like a prayer partner to pray with after worship? A zoom prayer meeting during the week? Contact Helene Wong by clicking HERE.
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We pray for:
Frankie Eakes, for full recovery from her recent accident;
Bob Steiner, may his spirit rest in perfect peace, and may God comfort his loved ones in their time of bereavement;
The Holy Land, Israel/Palestine, for God's healing to wash over the land and all of its people in this time of immense tragedy, for an end to violence, and for new leadership to bring human rights, justice, and peace for all people;
The incarcerated, and their loved ones, especially those held in solitary confinement; for a justice system and prison system that uphold our highest values, and for humane treatment at all times;
Dear friend of Jan Ardell's family, Crystal, we rejoice in the healing that has taken place and pray for her continued healing from serious brain injury;
Erica Baumsteiger, for complete healing and recovery from an occupational injury, and for relief from pain;
Kelsey Lopin, for health, healing, total wellbeing, and for uplift of spirit and energy through God's felt presence and healing love;
Healing, wellbeing, and caring community for those with diagnosed or undiagnosed behavioral/mental health issues, and for those who love them, God's abiding peace;
Recovery for those with substance abuse/dependency issues;
Our young people, and all people searching for purpose, and suffering from anxiety, depression, isolation, may God give them a wellspring of creativity, community, and joy;
The people of Ukraine, after the one year anniversary of the invasion, for an end to war, and for true peace;
For sensible gun control to stem the loss of life from gun violence;
Immigrants and asylum seekers, those who have lost their lives in their treacherous journeys, and their loved ones, may all be treated as fully human and deserving of dignity;
Our planet, all God's children, may God guide world leaders and energize us to continue our work to keep the planet livable;
The unhoused community, for dignity and housing that is sustainable;
The PC(USA), for courage and energy to continue our world-wide mission of love and justice for all people;
Dr. Doug Tilton, our PC(USA) mission co-worker in Southern Africa, and all our mission workers world-wide in peace and justice ministries.
Please take time this week to pray for those on our list.
And send additional prayer requests to Pastor Sherri.
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May he rest in perfect peace
Bob Steiner
March 3, 1930 - March 12, 2024
Memorial service will be held Saturday May 18 at 11am
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SHPC Mission: Justice Garden
Tomato Plant Sale Update
Thanks to everyone who grew and nurtured seedlings! Our annual tomato plant sale was another fantastic success. We have raised $5,418 from this year's sale!
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My How They've Grown:
It's time to update our membership photo gallery. Some of the photos are a decade old! We'd like to add photos of new members and friends of the church. If you have a current photo that you'd like to share, please bring a 4x6 to church and leave in the envelope attached to the bulletin board or share with Sharon Hamilton who will print it: minuaka.sh@gmail.com
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Baking help needed for Communion Sundays. Please contact Koren Grubb for more information.
email Koren
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Small Groups at SHPC - A Great Way to Make Friends and Deepen Ties!
NEW: Social Media Education, Support, and Strategies, facilitated by Win Cottle.
Our Small Groups make the church hum! Belonging to a small group is a great way to contribute, have fun, make close friends, and feel a sense of belonging. Here are our ongoing groups, with more to come:
Flower and Seasonal Artists, contact Patti Vance
Choir and Band, contact Alex Walker
Justice Garden and Farm Stand, contact Michael Durphy
Family Ministries team, contact Anna Welch
Racial Equity Book Club, contact Lezley Blair
Laurel Dell Garden Support Team, contact Melissa Grimm
San Pedro School after-school enrichment team, contact Jody Brockett
Youth Wellness Team; Teen Parent Support Team, contact Bridget Clark
Small Group Dinners - contact your parish leaders & Sharon Adams
Green Team - contact Bridget Clark
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SHPC MISSION: San Pedro Elementary School After School Enrichment Needs Volunteers with a Heart for Needy Children
These are the neediest kids in our area, mostly newcomers to the US living in poverty, and they need our help. Jody is organizing this terrific program, so please contact her if you can fill a few slots.
Wednesday afterschool program - volunteer hours are either 2-3:15 or 3:45-4:30 pm.
Please contact Jody to find out more!
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SHPC Music is in good hands with Music Director Alex Walker and Children's Music Leader Pam Selvig!
Choir Rehearsal -
Choir will continue to meet weekly before worship on Sunday, and do regular weekly singing in worship. New singers welcome! Any questions - contact Alex
Youth Band every Sunday at 11 with Pam and Alex! LOADS of FUN!
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MUSIC LESSONS! At the church Sunday afternoons with Alex: guitar, bass, piano, drums, voice! Contact Alex.
Piano and Ukulele lessons with Pam Selvig! Learn to play your favorite songs. All ages welcome. Contact Pam.
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Westminster Woods Reimagined Summer Programs
Camp Soulspring: Camp Soulspring is a faith-based Summer Camp that nurtures the social and spiritual development of young people by helping them create meaningful relationships between Self, Others, Nature, and God.
The Grove: Design your own custom Family Camp experience using the magic of Westminster Woods and the surrounding playground of West Sonoma County.
Woods to Waves: Continuing Westminster Woods' long trip-camp tradition, Woods to Waves gives a group of high schoolers the freedom to bond with one another through the shared discovery of Sonoma County's hidden creeks and corners, and through the collaborative sharing of their own stories and wisdom around the campfire.
Friendship Camp: Friendship Camp is a week for adults with developmental disabilities to express joy, create friendships, embrace nature, and worship God.
Inspire Services: Inspire invites guests of all backgrounds to ground themselves through a quiet and contemplative musical service, providing space for prayer and reflection.
Summer Staff: Because many religious communities are often racially segregated, Westminster Woods intentionally hires a racially diverse staff that share a common love for God, demonstrating the common love that is possible between individuals who come from different backgrounds. Our staff is dedicated to providing transformational experiences for every camper.
Here is the registration link for all of our programs!
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Zephyr Point Youth Basecamp
Registration Open Now
At Summer Basecamp at Zephyr Point, Middle and High School students are invited to experience God through education, exploration, and inspiration!
Join us at Summer Basecamp for a life-changing week on the shores of Lake Tahoe! What better way to spend a week of your summer than meeting new friends, going on outdoor adventures, playing wild games, and engaging in conversations about life and faith?
At 2024 Summer Basecamp, you will:
- Cultivate friendships (both old and new) and make memories that will last a lifetime
- Have the chance to engage in conversations about God and faith, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey
- Care for and learn from Creation through a variety of activities, including hiking, kayaking/paddle boarding, or a high ropes course
- Laugh until you cry at our awesome lineup of evening activities, including skit nights and dance parties
- Grow in your understanding that you are a beloved child of God!
Basecamp Info and Registration
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