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On September 28th, 2019 we will be with our whole family in Portland, Oregon, as our daughter Carlee ex-changes wedding vows with Nate Bickley. With this wedding a journey that began in February of 2012 will be complete, as now Hayley (2012), Jake and Alex (both married in the summer of 2017), and Carlee will all be married. There really is a sense of completion as Hayley and Jonathan, Jake and Bridget, Alex and Tay, and now Carlee and Nate will all be together. We will even have our beautiful granddaughter, Clara, with us. At just five months old, Clara will be the flower girl, carried down the aisle by her father.

Carlee’s wedding will be the eighth wedding I have

had the honor of officiating this summer. Eight times I have stood with couples as they answered questions and shared vows. Each wedding was different. Two were at the beach, one by the Pawcatuck River, one at a church in Connecticut and one at the Watch Hill Chapel, one outdoors by a lake, one at the Preserve in Richmond, and the final one all the way on the west coast of the Unit-ed States. Not only was each wedding different, each wedding was unique. I meet with the couples before they marry and try to learn the things that are important to them, the things that have drawn them together, bonded their hearts, and filled them with hope for the future. Each wedding, each couple is unique, and each ceremony is unique.

In the midst of all this uniqueness, I try to incorporate one part of the ceremony that

is not unique. I try to include a portion of the vows that is traditional. For the groom, the part I am thinking of goes like this. “I take you to be my wedded wife, and I do promise, before God and these witnesses, to be your loving and faithful husband, in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live.” The vows for the bride are a mirror image.

(Vows continued on page 2)

Diamonds (70+)

Tuesday, October 8th

11:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary 12 p.m. Luncheon in Fellowship Hall

Menu: Meat Loaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and dessert; prepared by the Deacons.

Please sign up on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. If you need a ride, please call the Church Office at (401) 322-0655.

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(Vows continued from page 1)

All eight of the couples whose weddings I have officiated this summer are young couples. And yet they will not always be young couples. When we were first married, now 37 years ago, an older couple invited us to dinner. In the hallway of their house I saw a picture of two hands joined together, very similar to how couples join hands on their wedding day, when they exchange the vows I just shared with you. The hands in the picture were no longer young hands. They had aged. There were wrinkles. The skin was rough, not smooth.

You could almost see those hands doing the things that make up a life together,

washing dishes, planting a garden, mowing a yard, cooking a meal, maybe building a crib, changing a diaper, assembling a bicycle, constructing a dollhouse, putting on a band aid, drying a tear, cleaning up a spill, pulling each other close after a difficult talk or even an argument. Over time the hands aged and wrinkled. But after all that time, the hands were still holding each other, because the vows that were exchanged said, “in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health…”

The thing about wedding vows is that when you take them, you never know how life

will turn out. You never know the exact challenges you will face. You are stepping into the unknown. In many ways as you hold hands you are holding on for dear life. When Carl and Clara Eberly held hands in June of 1952 and exchanged their vows, they had no idea that in the fall of 1998 my dad would be diagnosed with a progressive illness that would eventually take his life. Flying home after a visit when my dad was first di-agnosed, I have a poignant remembrance of sitting on that airplane and reciting their wedding vows, about sickness and health. I prayed, “Lord, help them fulfill those wed-ding vows.” And they did. They fulfilled their vows until death caused them to part.

Many things will be on our mind when we all get together for our daughter’s wed-

ding on September 28, 2019. There is one very special moment we are all eagerly awaiting. I told you our granddaughter is Clara Eberly, named for my mother. My old-er brother, Danny has a son they named after our father, Carl Eberly. Clara is five months old. Carl is 26 years old, and a high school math teacher just like our dad, Carl Eberly. I can’t even imagine the sense of joy that will fill the room when Carl Eberly holds little Clara Eberly and they share a dance during the reception. In a mysterious and beautiful way, it will be a witness to how the vows of marriage live on, even from generation to generation.

In plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health... Dear Lord,

bless all those who are holding hands, who are holding on for dear life, who have made these promises, and who have taken these vows.

Wayne

Presbyterian Women met on Monday, September 16th to discuss future plans and programs. Devotions were led by Judy Nichipor and refreshments were provided by MaryAnn Phillips.

The fall schedule is as follows:

• Monday, October 7th: A guided tour of the Jonnycake Center provided by Betty Waters at 1 pm.

• Monday,November 4th: Constructing cardboard boxes to hold the cookies at the "Cookie Walk"

• December 2nd: Decorating gifts and Christmas trees for Family Housing

• January 6th: Planning meeting which is open to all

January Soup Sale dates will be announced.

The meeting concluded with our traditional prayer. "May the Lord watch between you and me while we are absent one from the other. Amen.”

Please plan to join us on Monday, October 7th for the tour of the Jonnycake Center. We plan to meet at the church at 1pm and travel together, everyone is welcome.

Mission—Serving the Community

Come, enjoy a free pancake breakfast with all the trimmings at the following churches. Thank you for your donations!

Second Saturday Third Saturday First Sunday

Dunn’s Corners Church 221 Post Road Westerly

Babcock Presbyterian Church 25 Maxson Street Ashaway

Cross Mills Baptist Church 4403 Old Post Road Charlestown

Diamonds Among Us!

We extend our birthday wishes to:

Judy Nichipor on October 3rd; and

Judi Hurst on October 19th.

Diamonds (70 and beyond), please contact the Church Office at (401) 322-0655 or sign up on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall and add your name to our list.

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The Christian Education Committee meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Kid Kare room. We welcome new members!

If you have questions/comments/suggestions, please contact: • Roxanne Tisch at (401) 559-3149, e-mail: Roxanne.tisch@gmail.com; • Nancy Fortin at (401) 742-279; e-mail: nancyfortin@cox.net; or • Michael Walton at (240) 491-1119, e-mail: michaelwaltongold@gmail.com.

Our annual Stewardship drive begins Sunday, Sep-tember 29th. We give thanks for the continued generosity of this congregation as you share your time, talents and treasure.

For four weeks during worship, church members will speak about the importance of our Church in their lives. Our Church has a reputation for rolling up our sleeves and working hard. We can’t do this without each one of you.

This year we will try something new. Please bring your pledge cards to wor-ship on Sunday, October 20th, when we will offer them to God with thanksgiving for all we have received.

For 2020 we will be setting a Stewardship Campaign Goal of $260,000. Please prayerfully consider increasing your gift for the coming year. Pledged donations fund most of our operating expenses, programs and outreach.

Every year the church leaders hold their breath while they wait for the pledges to come in. Why? Because our church depends on your support. But more important, giving is a spiritual discipline and a way to grow our faith. Joy can be found in practic-ing generosity. It begins with the simple step of making a commitment to contribute in whatever way we are able. We are exercising a profound trust that God will provide for us no matter what. We are giving back a portion of what we have received.

So...when the financial commitment card arrives in your mail, consider pledging your time and financial support as you are able. Each gift, of whatever amount, is im-portant. Turn your faith into action. Your volunteer efforts and financial gifts do re-markable things when they are transformed into ministry and mission.

Faithfully in Christ, Your Stewardship Committee

Collecting through November 18th, 2019.

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Please put the planning meeting dates on your calendar. We meet in the Choir Room:

• Monday, October 21st at 6 pm

• Monday, November 4th at 6 pm

Signup sheets are on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Please stop by and sign up to volunteer or for donations.

Needs:

• 8 ounce sizes of mason jars (drop off in the kitchen)

• Jewelry, and jewelry boxes (drop off in the Church Office.)

• Donations for gift baskets

Grandma’s Attic: Calling all grandmas and grandpas, too. We are all in that time of life where simplifying is on our minds. Next time you are in your attic or basement or sorting your table linens or china, think about what you would like to donate to the Grandma’s Attic. There is a labeled bin and a poster with suggestions in Fellowship Hall. Your gifts are greatly appreci-ated on behalf of the ministries of our church. Thank you. —Martha Geehan (401) 322-8915

Back to School! As our Teen Team members head back to school we are excit-ed for the upcoming year of programs and activities for our youth group. Our teen meetings are currently held each Tues-day from 6 to 8pm in the Teen Room (located at the lower parking lot entrance). Included in our time of fellowship are community service activi-ties, field trips, Bible studies, retreats, an international youth exchange, and much more. Dinner and refreshments are served at each teen meeting. Our doors are open to all teens grades 6 and above in the Westerly community. To join contact Michael Walton, Youth Director at 240-491-1119 or DunnsCCTeenTeam@gmail.com, or simply stop in during one of our meetings. Our group size for meetings ranges from 10 to 20 teens depending on the activity. We're looking forward to an exciting school year! On Sunday, September 22nd our Teen Team had its monthly video conference with the "Stars of Senya" youth group in Ghana. The call took place immediately following the 10am worship service in the teen room. Our annual Teen Team trip to Block Island was a success once again! Our group of 14 enjoyed biking around the island, having lunch together and spending time on the beach. Thank you to Pastor Eberly, Keisha Straughan, and Lorie Smith for chaperoning!

from Session . . .

The best way to describe the Session meeting is that everything has restarted in high gear! What a wonderful start to the season, with a spotlessly clean church facility. Welcome and special thanks to our new sexton, Luis Hernandez.

Fall is upon us and the holidays are right around the corner. The Trustees will be developing the 2020 budget, so program requests need to be submitted ASAP. The Stewardship drive is quickly approaching and Pledge Sunday will be October 20th. Election of church officers will be in early November, so the Nominating Committee has begun. Anyone wishing to be considered for church officers or wish to nominate someone should contact me.

There was a special remembrance of Jean Mase during the September 22nd, 10 am service. Jean served as our building fund and financial secretary for many years—before computers!

World Communion Sunday is October 6th followed by Reformation Sunday “Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans” October 27th.

Several new committees will be looking for volunteers. Roxanne Tisch is forming a com-mittee to address church security and a safety protocol. Contact Roxanne at roxanne.tisch@gmail.com if you can help.

Pastor Wayne Eberly will be on sabbatical part of 2021 and a committee will be formed to make plans for pastoral coverage during that time.

Planning for a community Christmas dinner is moving ahead, contact Rachel Pierson at rachelpiers@gmail.com if you wish to help.

Lots to do and many ways to help!

Art Ganz Clerk and Chair of Nominating Committee

OCTOBER 2019 SABBATH DAY WORSHIP Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Sunday, October 6 Celebration of Holy Communion

Sermon: Text:

Acts:

Action Figures: Peter “Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” —Acts 3:6 Acts 3:1-10

Sunday, October 13

Sermon: Text:

Acts:

Action Figures: The Deacons Choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit

and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them.” —Acts 6:3 Acts 6:1-7

Sunday, October 20

Sermon: Text: Acts:

Action Figures: Philip “Philip...told him the good news about Jesus.” —Acts 8:35 Acts 8:26-40

Sunday, October 27

Sermon: Text:

Epistle:

Action Figures: Paul “I want to be found in Christ, not having a righteousness of my own that

comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the right-eousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.” —Philippians 3:9

Philippians 3:7-14

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Tuesday Morning; 9am

10/1 Lesson 4 God’s Faithfulness

10/8 Lesson 5 God’s Requirement

10/15 Lesson 6 God Pleads

10/22 Lesson 7 God Rules the World

10/29 Lesson 8 God’s Anguish

Wednesday Evening; 7:15pm

10/2 Lesson 4 God’s Faithfulness

10/9 Lesson 5 God’s Requirement

10/16 Lesson 6 God Pleads

10/23 Lesson 7 God Rules the World

10/30 Lesson 8 God’s Anguish

Weekly Bible Study

Reformation Sunday

The Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans Reformation Sunday is October 27th. In the

1500’s, after studying with John Calvin in Gene-

va, John Knox returned to Scotland and contin-

ued to urge the reforms that led to the creation of

Presbyterianism. Local Presbyterian churches became known as kirks.

Tartans are an internationally recognized symbol of Scotland. Highlanders wore

clothes with distinctive striped or checked patterns, and the growth of clan and family

tartans became popular in the mid-18th Century. As part of the effort to bring Scottish

Highlanders under control in the 1700’s, the Act of Proscription was passed and the

wearing of the tartan was banned. From that period came the legend of Highlanders se-

cretly bringing pieces of tartan cloth into their kirks to be blessed. In the mid-1900’s,

Presbyterian Minister Reverend Peter Marshall gave a sermon at the New York Avenue

Presbyterian Church entitled “Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans” and the celebration was born out

of subsequent services.

The people of God have celebrated their faith and heritage across time. Today

churches of many denominations celebrate the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan service. Our

Church has deep roots in the community and those roots reach wide across cultures and

traditions. On Sunday, October 27th we are invited to bring to Worship items that

are important to the spiritual life of our families. Certainly, those of Scottish herit-

age are encouraged to bring a piece of their family tartan. We are all invited to bring

an item: a Bible, a prayer shawl, anything that is important to our worship life.

These symbols of who we are and how we worship will be placed at the front of the

church and as we worship will remind us of the great diversity among us and the unity

and oneness our faith in Jesus Christ brings.

OCTOBER 2019 SABBATH DAY WORSHIP Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Sunday, October 6 Celebration of Holy Communion

Sermon: Text:

Acts:

Action Figures: Peter “Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” —Acts 3:6 Acts 3:1-10

Sunday, October 13

Sermon: Text:

Acts:

Action Figures: The Deacons Choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit

and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them.” —Acts 6:3 Acts 6:1-7

Sunday, October 20

Sermon: Text: Acts:

Action Figures: Philip “Philip...told him the good news about Jesus.” —Acts 8:35 Acts 8:26-40

Sunday, October 27

Sermon: Text:

Epistle:

Action Figures: Paul “I want to be found in Christ, not having a righteousness of my own that

comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the right-eousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.” —Philippians 3:9

Philippians 3:7-14

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Tuesday Morning; 9am

10/1 Lesson 4 God’s Faithfulness

10/8 Lesson 5 God’s Requirement

10/15 Lesson 6 God Pleads

10/22 Lesson 7 God Rules the World

10/29 Lesson 8 God’s Anguish

Wednesday Evening; 7:15pm

10/2 Lesson 4 God’s Faithfulness

10/9 Lesson 5 God’s Requirement

10/16 Lesson 6 God Pleads

10/23 Lesson 7 God Rules the World

10/30 Lesson 8 God’s Anguish

Weekly Bible Study

Reformation Sunday

The Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans Reformation Sunday is October 27th. In the

1500’s, after studying with John Calvin in Gene-

va, John Knox returned to Scotland and contin-

ued to urge the reforms that led to the creation of

Presbyterianism. Local Presbyterian churches became known as kirks.

Tartans are an internationally recognized symbol of Scotland. Highlanders wore

clothes with distinctive striped or checked patterns, and the growth of clan and family

tartans became popular in the mid-18th Century. As part of the effort to bring Scottish

Highlanders under control in the 1700’s, the Act of Proscription was passed and the

wearing of the tartan was banned. From that period came the legend of Highlanders se-

cretly bringing pieces of tartan cloth into their kirks to be blessed. In the mid-1900’s,

Presbyterian Minister Reverend Peter Marshall gave a sermon at the New York Avenue

Presbyterian Church entitled “Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans” and the celebration was born out

of subsequent services.

The people of God have celebrated their faith and heritage across time. Today

churches of many denominations celebrate the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan service. Our

Church has deep roots in the community and those roots reach wide across cultures and

traditions. On Sunday, October 27th we are invited to bring to Worship items that

are important to the spiritual life of our families. Certainly, those of Scottish herit-

age are encouraged to bring a piece of their family tartan. We are all invited to bring

an item: a Bible, a prayer shawl, anything that is important to our worship life.

These symbols of who we are and how we worship will be placed at the front of the

church and as we worship will remind us of the great diversity among us and the unity

and oneness our faith in Jesus Christ brings.

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Please put the planning meeting dates on your calendar. We meet in the Choir Room:

• Monday, October 21st at 6 pm

• Monday, November 4th at 6 pm

Signup sheets are on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Please stop by and sign up to volunteer or for donations.

Needs:

• 8 ounce sizes of mason jars (drop off in the kitchen)

• Jewelry, and jewelry boxes (drop off in the Church Office.)

• Donations for gift baskets

Grandma’s Attic: Calling all grandmas and grandpas, too. We are all in that time of life where simplifying is on our minds. Next time you are in your attic or basement or sorting your table linens or china, think about what you would like to donate to the Grandma’s Attic. There is a labeled bin and a poster with suggestions in Fellowship Hall. Your gifts are greatly appreci-ated on behalf of the ministries of our church. Thank you. —Martha Geehan (401) 322-8915

Back to School! As our Teen Team members head back to school we are excit-ed for the upcoming year of programs and activities for our youth group. Our teen meetings are currently held each Tues-day from 6 to 8pm in the Teen Room (located at the lower parking lot entrance). Included in our time of fellowship are community service activi-ties, field trips, Bible studies, retreats, an international youth exchange, and much more. Dinner and refreshments are served at each teen meeting. Our doors are open to all teens grades 6 and above in the Westerly community. To join contact Michael Walton, Youth Director at 240-491-1119 or DunnsCCTeenTeam@gmail.com, or simply stop in during one of our meetings. Our group size for meetings ranges from 10 to 20 teens depending on the activity. We're looking forward to an exciting school year! On Sunday, September 22nd our Teen Team had its monthly video conference with the "Stars of Senya" youth group in Ghana. The call took place immediately following the 10am worship service in the teen room. Our annual Teen Team trip to Block Island was a success once again! Our group of 14 enjoyed biking around the island, having lunch together and spending time on the beach. Thank you to Pastor Eberly, Keisha Straughan, and Lorie Smith for chaperoning!

from Session . . .

The best way to describe the Session meeting is that everything has restarted in high gear! What a wonderful start to the season, with a spotlessly clean church facility. Welcome and special thanks to our new sexton, Luis Hernandez.

Fall is upon us and the holidays are right around the corner. The Trustees will be developing the 2020 budget, so program requests need to be submitted ASAP. The Stewardship drive is quickly approaching and Pledge Sunday will be October 20th. Election of church officers will be in early November, so the Nominating Committee has begun. Anyone wishing to be considered for church officers or wish to nominate someone should contact me.

There was a special remembrance of Jean Mase during the September 22nd, 10 am service. Jean served as our building fund and financial secretary for many years—before computers!

World Communion Sunday is October 6th followed by Reformation Sunday “Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans” October 27th.

Several new committees will be looking for volunteers. Roxanne Tisch is forming a com-mittee to address church security and a safety protocol. Contact Roxanne at roxanne.tisch@gmail.com if you can help.

Pastor Wayne Eberly will be on sabbatical part of 2021 and a committee will be formed to make plans for pastoral coverage during that time.

Planning for a community Christmas dinner is moving ahead, contact Rachel Pierson at rachelpiers@gmail.com if you wish to help.

Lots to do and many ways to help!

Art Ganz Clerk and Chair of Nominating Committee

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The Christian Education Committee meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Kid Kare room. We welcome new members!

If you have questions/comments/suggestions, please contact: • Roxanne Tisch at (401) 559-3149, e-mail: Roxanne.tisch@gmail.com; • Nancy Fortin at (401) 742-279; e-mail: nancyfortin@cox.net; or • Michael Walton at (240) 491-1119, e-mail: michaelwaltongold@gmail.com.

Our annual Stewardship drive begins Sunday, Sep-tember 29th. We give thanks for the continued generosity of this congregation as you share your time, talents and treasure.

For four weeks during worship, church members will speak about the importance of our Church in their lives. Our Church has a reputation for rolling up our sleeves and working hard. We can’t do this without each one of you.

This year we will try something new. Please bring your pledge cards to wor-ship on Sunday, October 20th, when we will offer them to God with thanksgiving for all we have received.

For 2020 we will be setting a Stewardship Campaign Goal of $260,000. Please prayerfully consider increasing your gift for the coming year. Pledged donations fund most of our operating expenses, programs and outreach.

Every year the church leaders hold their breath while they wait for the pledges to come in. Why? Because our church depends on your support. But more important, giving is a spiritual discipline and a way to grow our faith. Joy can be found in practic-ing generosity. It begins with the simple step of making a commitment to contribute in whatever way we are able. We are exercising a profound trust that God will provide for us no matter what. We are giving back a portion of what we have received.

So...when the financial commitment card arrives in your mail, consider pledging your time and financial support as you are able. Each gift, of whatever amount, is im-portant. Turn your faith into action. Your volunteer efforts and financial gifts do re-markable things when they are transformed into ministry and mission.

Faithfully in Christ, Your Stewardship Committee

Collecting through November 18th, 2019.

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(Vows continued from page 1)

All eight of the couples whose weddings I have officiated this summer are young couples. And yet they will not always be young couples. When we were first married, now 37 years ago, an older couple invited us to dinner. In the hallway of their house I saw a picture of two hands joined together, very similar to how couples join hands on their wedding day, when they exchange the vows I just shared with you. The hands in the picture were no longer young hands. They had aged. There were wrinkles. The skin was rough, not smooth.

You could almost see those hands doing the things that make up a life together,

washing dishes, planting a garden, mowing a yard, cooking a meal, maybe building a crib, changing a diaper, assembling a bicycle, constructing a dollhouse, putting on a band aid, drying a tear, cleaning up a spill, pulling each other close after a difficult talk or even an argument. Over time the hands aged and wrinkled. But after all that time, the hands were still holding each other, because the vows that were exchanged said, “in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health…”

The thing about wedding vows is that when you take them, you never know how life

will turn out. You never know the exact challenges you will face. You are stepping into the unknown. In many ways as you hold hands you are holding on for dear life. When Carl and Clara Eberly held hands in June of 1952 and exchanged their vows, they had no idea that in the fall of 1998 my dad would be diagnosed with a progressive illness that would eventually take his life. Flying home after a visit when my dad was first di-agnosed, I have a poignant remembrance of sitting on that airplane and reciting their wedding vows, about sickness and health. I prayed, “Lord, help them fulfill those wed-ding vows.” And they did. They fulfilled their vows until death caused them to part.

Many things will be on our mind when we all get together for our daughter’s wed-

ding on September 28, 2019. There is one very special moment we are all eagerly awaiting. I told you our granddaughter is Clara Eberly, named for my mother. My old-er brother, Danny has a son they named after our father, Carl Eberly. Clara is five months old. Carl is 26 years old, and a high school math teacher just like our dad, Carl Eberly. I can’t even imagine the sense of joy that will fill the room when Carl Eberly holds little Clara Eberly and they share a dance during the reception. In a mysterious and beautiful way, it will be a witness to how the vows of marriage live on, even from generation to generation.

In plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health... Dear Lord,

bless all those who are holding hands, who are holding on for dear life, who have made these promises, and who have taken these vows.

Wayne

Presbyterian Women met on Monday, September 16th to discuss future plans and programs. Devotions were led by Judy Nichipor and refreshments were provided by MaryAnn Phillips.

The fall schedule is as follows:

• Monday, October 7th: A guided tour of the Jonnycake Center provided by Betty Waters at 1 pm.

• Monday,November 4th: Constructing cardboard boxes to hold the cookies at the "Cookie Walk"

• December 2nd: Decorating gifts and Christmas trees for Family Housing

• January 6th: Planning meeting which is open to all

January Soup Sale dates will be announced.

The meeting concluded with our traditional prayer. "May the Lord watch between you and me while we are absent one from the other. Amen.”

Please plan to join us on Monday, October 7th for the tour of the Jonnycake Center. We plan to meet at the church at 1pm and travel together, everyone is welcome.

Mission—Serving the Community

Come, enjoy a free pancake breakfast with all the trimmings at the following churches. Thank you for your donations!

Second Saturday Third Saturday First Sunday

Dunn’s Corners Church 221 Post Road Westerly

Babcock Presbyterian Church 25 Maxson Street Ashaway

Cross Mills Baptist Church 4403 Old Post Road Charlestown

Diamonds Among Us!

We extend our birthday wishes to:

Judy Nichipor on October 3rd; and

Judi Hurst on October 19th.

Diamonds (70 and beyond), please contact the Church Office at (401) 322-0655 or sign up on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall and add your name to our list.

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Non-Profit Organization US Postage Paid Westerly, RI 02891

Permit No. 145

Dunn’s Corners Community Church,

Presbyterian 221 Post Road

Westerly, Rhode Island 02891

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On September 28th, 2019 we will be with our whole family in Portland, Oregon, as our daughter Carlee ex-changes wedding vows with Nate Bickley. With this wedding a journey that began in February of 2012 will be complete, as now Hayley (2012), Jake and Alex (both married in the summer of 2017), and Carlee will all be married. There really is a sense of completion as Hayley and Jonathan, Jake and Bridget, Alex and Tay, and now Carlee and Nate will all be together. We will even have our beautiful granddaughter, Clara, with us. At just five months old, Clara will be the flower girl, carried down the aisle by her father.

Carlee’s wedding will be the eighth wedding I have

had the honor of officiating this summer. Eight times I have stood with couples as they answered questions and shared vows. Each wedding was different. Two were at the beach, one by the Pawcatuck River, one at a church in Connecticut and one at the Watch Hill Chapel, one outdoors by a lake, one at the Preserve in Richmond, and the final one all the way on the west coast of the Unit-ed States. Not only was each wedding different, each wedding was unique. I meet with the couples before they marry and try to learn the things that are important to them, the things that have drawn them together, bonded their hearts, and filled them with hope for the future. Each wedding, each couple is unique, and each ceremony is unique.

In the midst of all this uniqueness, I try to incorporate one part of the ceremony that

is not unique. I try to include a portion of the vows that is traditional. For the groom, the part I am thinking of goes like this. “I take you to be my wedded wife, and I do promise, before God and these witnesses, to be your loving and faithful husband, in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live.” The vows for the bride are a mirror image.

(Vows continued on page 2)

Diamonds (70+)

Tuesday, October 8th

11:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary 12 p.m. Luncheon in Fellowship Hall

Menu: Meat Loaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and dessert; prepared by the Deacons.

Please sign up on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. If you need a ride, please call the Church Office at (401) 322-0655.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Fri-day

Saturday

1

8:30 am Work Team 9 am Bible Study (C) 6-8 pm Teen Time (T) 6:45 pm AA (FH)

2

9 am Breakfast Group 6-8 pm Cub Scouts (FH, M, T) 6:30 pm Vespers (S)

Sue Rieger, leader 7:15 pm Bible Study (C)

3

Meet in Choir Room: 5:45-6:10 pm Glory

Ringers 6:15-7:20 pm Community

Church Ringers 7:30-9 pm Chancel Choir

4

5 7:30 am leave church parking lot for Hab-

itat for Humanity

8-10 am Pancakes with a Purpose Break-fast—Family Housing Support (FHS) at Cross Mills Baptist Church 4403 Old Post Road, Charlestown

9am-3pm Sew Good Souls Small Kennel Quilt Workshop (FH)

10 am-noon High Society Jazz Rehearsal (C)

5 pm Deacons Dinner at the WARM Center

6

8 and 10 am Worship/Communion/

Fellowship 8 and 10 am Church School Pre-school—

grade 8

7

6:30 am AA (FH) 1 pm Presbyterian Women

at the Jonnycake Center; meet in Church parking lot

3:30 pm Worship/Music Meeting (C) 6:30 pm Christian Ed Com-

mittee Meeting (KK)

8

8:30 am Work Team 9 am Bible Study (C) 11:30 am Worship (S) 12 pm Diamonds Luncheon (FH) 3 pm Staff Meeting (P) 5 pm Teen Leadership Meeting (T) 6:15 pm Membership & Evangelism 6 pm Buildings & Grounds (C) 6-8 pm Teen Time (T) 6:45 pm AA (FH) 7 pm Session (C)

9

9 am Breakfast Group 6-8 pm Cub Scouts (FH, M, T) 6:30 pm Vespers (S)

Mary Slattery, leader 7:15 pm Bible Study (C)

10

Meet in Choir Room: 5:45-6:10 pm Glory

Ringers 6:15-7:20 pm Community

Church Ringers 7:30-9 pm Chancel Choir

11

12

8-10 am Pancakes with a Purpose Break-

fast—Family Housing Support (FHS) at DCCCP (FH)

1 pm Memorial for Karnes

13

8 and 10 am Worship/Fellowship 8 and 10 am Church School Pre-school—

grade 8

14

6:30 am AA (FH)

No ELC/KK

15

8:30 am Work Team 9 am Bible Study (C) 6-8 pm Teen Time (T) 6:45 pm AA (FH)

16

9 am Breakfast Group 6-8 pm Cub Scouts (FH, M, T) 6:30 pm Vespers/Communion

(S); Pastor Eberly, leader 7:15 pm Bible Study (C)

17

Meet in Choir Room: 5:45-6:10 pm Glory

Ringers 6:15-7:20 pm Community

Church Ringers 7:30-9 pm Chancel Choir

18

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8-10 am Pancakes with a Purpose Break-fast—Family Housing Support (FHS) at Babcock Presbyterian Church 25 Maxson Street, Ashaway

9am-3pm Sew Good Souls Small Kennel Quilt Workshop (FH)

10 am-noon High Society Jazz Rehearsal (C)

20

8 and 10 am Worship/Fellowship 8 and 10 am Church School Pre-school—

grade 8

21

6:30 am AA (FH) 6 pm Christmas Bazaar

Planning Meeting (C)

22

8:30 am Work Team 9 am Bible Study (C) 6-8 pm Teen Time (T) 6:45 pm AA (FH) 7 pm Deacons (C)

23

9 am Breakfast Group 6-8 pm Cub Scouts (FH, M, T) 6:30 pm Vespers (S)

Andrea Nilson, leader 7:15 pm Bible Study (C)

24

Meet in Choir Room: 5:45-6:10 pm Glory

Ringers 6:15-7:20 pm Community

Church Ringers 7:30-9 pm Chancel Choir

25

26

5-7 pm Trunk or Treat (FH) upper/lower parking lots

27

Kirkin’ of the Tartans

8 and 10 am Worship/Fellowship 8 and 10 am Church School Pre-school—

grade 8

28

6:30 am AA (FH)

29

8:30 am Work Team 9 am Bible Study (C) 6-8 pm Teen Time (T) 6:45 pm AA (FH)

30

9 am Breakfast Group 6-8 pm Cub Scouts (FH, M, T) 6:30 pm Vespers (S)

Rachel Pierson leader 7:15 pm Bible Study (C)

31

Meet in Choir Room: 5:45-6:10 pm Glory

Ringers 6:15-7:20 pm Community

Church Ringers 7:30-9 pm Chancel Choir

Call Director, Christine Fish at (401) 322-0510.

• Early Learning Center: Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Kid Kare: Monday through Friday 7 to 8 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 2019 Church Office Hours:

Closed Mondays; T-TH: 8 am-4 pm F: 8 am-2 pm

(C) Choir/Adult Meeting (U) (CH) Community House (CP) Church Parlor (F) Front Office (U) (FH) Fellowship Hall (T) Teen Room (U)

(I) Infant Room (U) (M) Meeting House (P) Pastor’s Office (U) (S) Sanctuary (U) Undercroft

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Contacts

Church Office: Fax #: E-mail: Web: Facebook:

The Reverend Dr. Wayne Eberly The Rev. Lynda Clements, Parish Associate Luba Preble, Office Manager

Andrew Wallace, Music Director Grace Urrico, Organist

Christine Fish, Director Early Learning Center Director Kid Kare

Michael Walton, Youth Worker

Nancy Fortin, Christian Ed Coordinator

Luis Hernandez, Sexton

(401) 322-0655 (401) 322-1740

dunnschurch@gmail.com www.dunnscornerschurch.org

www.facebook.com/dunnscornerschurch

Cell: (401) 622-2871 Cell: (631)338-4970

Home: (860) 599-0401

Home: (860) 599-8896 Home: (401 377-8733

Cell: (401) 864-0257 Center: (401) 322-0510

Cell: (240) 491-1119

Cell: (401) 742-2679