HELP WANTED - PART-TIME CHURCH SECRETARY

  Old Whalers' Church is beginning a search for a part-time secretary. The position is for 12-15 hours a week. Applicants must be very well organized and have strong computer abilities.  Interested persons should contact Rev. Mark Phillips at 725-0894.

Throughout the weeks of Lent, we will be receiving our annual “One Great Hour of Sharing Offering.” A gift to One Great Hour of Sharing enables the church to share God’s love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief to those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and helping to empower the poor and oppressed. Monies collected in this offering are used to support the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Fund, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and the Self Development of People program of the Presbyterian Church, (USA). One Great Hour of Sharing envelopes are in the pews and extra “Fish Banks” are available in the church office. We will dedicate this years special offering on Palm Sunday, March 29.

Be sure to stop by the table by the bell in the narthex before or after worship this Sunday. We are providing several devotional books for use during the Lenten season: "The Upper Room," "Our Daily Bread," and a special Lenten devotional, "Not by Bread Alone: Daily Reflections for Lent. " All of the booklets are free of charge. there are extra copies of our 2015 Lenten brochure/schedule available as well. Please take copies to share with family members and friends.

The very  popular Wednesday night Soup Suppers will return this year.  Our various committees will be our hosts and dinner will be served every Wednesday night during Lent beginning at 6:00 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. The menu each week will include a variety of homemade soups, bread, salad, and dessert.

Our Monday night Bible Study group will begin a new Lenten study, “Final Words,” on Monday, February 23^rd at 6:30 p.m. In life and in death, Jesus’ words were powerful and meaningful. Despite the serious effort and increased pain required for Jesus to speak as he hung on the cross, Jesus spoke seven “final words” that have much to teach us about Jesus, his Father, and ourselves. To guide us in our discussion, we will read Adam Hamilton’s Final Words from the Cross and view a weekly video presentation. In his book, Hamilton explores these final words through the eyes and ears of those who stood near the cross. Each chapter begins with the biblical account followed by a first person story as it might have been told from the viewpoint of one of the characters at the cross. Then the chapter explores the meaning of Jesus’ dying words for our lives today. Copies of the book are available in the church at $10.00 per copy. 

 An Afternoon of Music at Old Whalers' Church

                                           Sunday, March 29 - 4:00 p.m.

   "Bach to Broadway"

                                          Barbara Fusco-Spera                                         

                                             

                                                                     Walter Klauss

This incredible afternoon of music will feature mezzo-soprano Barbara Fusco-Spera and pianist Walter Klauss.  Barbara has been guest soloist at Old Whalers' several times over the past few years. She is currently a member of the Voice Faculty at LIU C.W. Post, where she maintains a full studio. She is an active freelance soloist throughout the tri-state area and has performed concerts and solo recitals throughout the US , Canada, South America, Europe and Africa. From 1976- 2014, Walter Klauss served as Minister of Music at the Unitarian Church of All Souls. He is currently Music Consultant at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregational Society of Brooklyn and Artist in Residence at the  Old Whalers' Church. He has performed and conducted concerts in Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, South Korea, England, and Zimbabwe. He also appears as a recitalist and guest conductor of festival choruses and is currently on the music faculty of Queens College (CUNY). The "Bach to Broadway" Concert will feature the music of Bach, Bizet, as well as selections from musical theater and several spirituals. This will be an afternoon not to be missed. A free will offering will be received. This incredible afternoon of music will feature mezzo-soprano Barbara Fusco-Spera and pianist Walter Klauss.  Barbara has been guest soloist at Old Whalers' several times over the past few years. She is currently a member of the Voice Faculty at LIU C.W. Post, where she maintains a full studio. She is an active freelance soloist throughout the tri-state area and has performed concerts and solo recitals throughout the US , Canada, South America, Europe and Africa. From 1976- 2014, Walter Klauss served as Minister of Music at the Unitarian Church of All Souls. He is currently Music Consultant at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregational Society of Brooklyn and Artist in Residence at the  Old Whalers' Church. He has performed and conducted concerts in Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, South Korea, England, and Zimbabwe. He also appears as a recitalist and guest conductor of festival choruses and is currently on the music faculty of Queens College (CUNY). The "Bach to Broadway" Concert will feature the music of Bach, Bizet, as well as selections from musical theater and several spirituals. This will be an afternoon not to be missed. A free will offering will be received. Save date: Sunday, March 29 - 4:00 p.m.

A New Member Orientation will be scheduled soon for those who might be interested in learning more about our congregation and/or the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Participation in the orientation does not commit one to membership, but attendance at the orientation is required of those who desire to join the church. If you are interested in being part of this group, please contact Rev. Mark Phillips (vicarmark@aol.com) or telephone the church office.

Comments and suggestions are appreciated and can be sent to Feedback@OldWhalersChurch.org

Please visit us again soon!