THE MESSENGER
PAYSON PARK CHURCH
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
365 BELMONT STREET, BELMONT, MA 02478
617-484-1542
[email protected] www.paysonpark.org
APRIL 2 0 1 6
O U R M I S S I O N S TA T E M E N T
We believe God is calling us to walk in the ways of Jesus Christ
and to bear witness to the Gospel through worship and service, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
He Is Risen! The Lord is risen indeed! These are the words of the traditional
Christian Easter greeting, shared joyfully in the church during the season of
Eastertide, those seven Sundays falling from Easter until Pentecost. This year,
that means all of April and the first half of May. And what more joyous season
of the year could there be, than Eastertide and springtime, all rolled into one?
For me this season is particularly joyous because I recently had the honor of
becoming a first time grandparent, and the opportunity of meeting my new
little granddaughter, Angelina, down in Baltimore in the middle of March.
To see a new life emerge, to hold a newborn baby in your arms, to look into
her eyes and see a look of recognition already there in a baby who was only 24
hours old at the time was sheer miracle for me. It brought me back to the
experience of holding my first born child, Angelina’s dad Christopher, when
he was just a newborn nearly 32 years ago, and looking into his eyes it was
like looking into the miracle of life itself.
Eastertide is the season of the year when we celebrate the miracle of eternal
life, a life that transcends the earthly span of our years, a life lived in God’s
presence both here and beyond this world. For people of faith, life is not
limited by the bookends of birth and death; life includes both those events
as markers, as beginnings and endings of the chapter of life we know as our
earthly life. But Christ’s Resurrection, which we celebrate during Eastertide,
gives us the assurance that there is more to our existence than just the part
we know or understand. We are in the hands of the One who created all of
life, and who broke the bonds of death in Jesus Christ, opening for us the way
to the life eternal, a life made new in Him. Yes, He is Risen indeed.
Thanks be to God!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Worship Schedule
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Sharing & Caring
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Mission & Outreach
Education & Fellowship
4/5
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Youth Ministry 7/8/9
Make a Joyful Noise
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Calendar
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Vacation Bible School
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, APRIL 3
10:30 AM
SUNDAY, APRIL 17
Second Sunday of Easter
Holy Communion and Active Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Rev. Tom Forster-Smith preaching
Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Rev. Tom Forster-Smith preaching
There are no designated altar flowers today. The deacon
on duty and reading scripture is Holly Bloomfield. The
fellowship hour is given by Doug Ertelt, Nancy & Paul
Fergus. The ushers greeting are Sally Markham & Carl
Miller.
We are grateful to the many members and friends of
Payson Park who greet us each Sunday. The acolyte
this month is Vivian Robinson. There are no altar
flowers this day. Serving communion Paul Fergus,
Marty Gledhill, Merry & Terry Ray. The deacon on
duty is Marty. The fellowship hour is given by Ann
Alves and Al & Marty Gledhill. Reading scripture is
Marilyn Brownlie. The ushers greeting are Susan Clark
& Carl Miller. Receiving the food pantry collection
this month is Belmont.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
10:30 AM
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
10:30 AM
Fifth Sunday of Easter
The Rev. Tom Forster-Smith preaching
The altar flowers today are given by Janet Coleman in
memory of her brother Kevin’s birthday. The deacon on
duty is Lorraine Clifford. The fellowship hour is given
by Cynthia & John Lasker and Sally Markham. Reading
scripture is Nancy Slavinsky. The ushers greeting are
Marilyn Brownlie & Carl Miller.
Third Sunday of Easter
The Rev. Tom Forster-Smith preaching
The altar flowers are given by Bruce & Holly Bloomfield in memory of Harold and Elsie Bloomfield. The
deacon on duty and reading scripture is Cynthia Lasker. The fellowship hour is given by Carolyn Fish and
Jill Giles. The ushers greeting are Ann Alves
& Carl Miller.
SETTLED PASTOR:
SEARCH COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY MODERATOR
A committee of five members of the Payson Park
Congregational Church has been named by Moderator
of the Congregation, Al Gledhill, to start the search for a
new Settled Pastor. Those people are Ann Alves, Holly
Bloomfield, Brian Cornwall, Wendy Gulley and Herb
Philpott. Further progress reports from the Committee
will be forthcoming in future issues of the Messenger.
Please contact Ann Alves, who will serve as secretary of
the Search Committee, with any questions or comments.
ALTAR FLOWERS:
HONORING OUR LOVED ONES
Would you like to honor someone in your life? Most
Sunday our altar flowers are given in honor or remembrance of those we hold dear. Coordinated by Cindy
Lou Benson, our Administrative Coordinator, this
program also offers us a chance to reach out to those
in our congregation who cannot attend worship, as the
flowers are regularly delivered by our pastor or deacons to those hospitalized or homebound. If you care
to make a donation, please call Cindy Lou. 617/4841542.
10:30 AM
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
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We thank you for worshipping with us through the
month of March and the Lenten season. From services
including the Sacrament of Holy Communion to a baptism and a new member and Easter, our gatherings were
filled with faithful and loving tributes to our faith in the
Christian tradition. Below marks the records of our
weekly attendance:
February 28 74
March 6
68
March 13
70
March 20 74
March 27 (not available at time of printing)
SHARING & CARING
S HARING O UR L OVE
CELEBRATING OUR LIFE OF DISCIPLESHIP:
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Giving thanks for the children in our midst, we
celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism with the
Elliott family. Hugh was baptized on Sunday,
March 20. We look forward to continuing to surround him with our own and God’s love.
NEW MEMBER WELCOMED
With great joy we received a new member into the
life of Payson Park Church on Sunday, March
Please continue to extend a warm welcome to
Stephen Elliott.
WITH
T HOSE
IN
N EED
Applying the Christian message of compassion to our
lives offers not only comfort but also purpose and inspiration.
In the spirit of rebirth and renewed hope, we collect a
special Easter Offering each year to support service
organizations near and far away. With local demands on
the rise, this year’s Easter special collection will be delivered to the St. Francis House of Boston.
ST. FRANCIS HOUSE:
REBUILDING LIVES
St. Francis House is the largest day shelter in Massachusetts. Located in the heart of downtown Boston. St.
Francis House serves more than 600 poor and homeless
men and women a day, 365 days a year. The basic,
rehabilitative, and housing services overlap and build on
one another to provide their guests with continuous and
comprehensive care. St. Francis House will receive the
Easter offering this year.
EASTER CLOTHING DRIVE FOR
THE ST. FRANCIS HOUSE:
DENOMINATIONAL EVENTS:
PART OF THE GREATER WHOLE
Are you interested in attending educational or other
events offered by our denomination? The offices
of the Massachusetts Conference of the United
Church of Christ, located in Framingham, provide a
host of classes and workshops that are available to
lay and clergy members alike. macucc.org
SPRING MEETING
Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 9:00 am, is the Metropolitan Boston Association’s Spring Meeting, at
Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. The
program for this meeting will be “A Sacred Conversation on Race.” facilitated by The Rev. Kelly
Gallagher. Speak with Rev. Tom or call the church
office if you would like to attend.
Items being collected:
• Sturdy footwear: walking shoes, sneakers
• Pants: jeans, slacks, sweats
• Shirts: long and short sleeve
• Sweaters & sweatshirts
• Winter hats, gloves, and scarves
Donations MUST be clean & in good condition (nothing
damaged or discolored and please no used socks or undergarments.) Adult items will be delivered to St. Francis
house & children’s items will be delivered to Cradles to
Crayons of Boston. Donations can be dropped off in the
labeled bins in Gardner Hall & the Narthex through the
month of April.
(http://www.stfrancishouse.org)
(https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/)
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MISSION & OUTREACH
S HARING O UR L OVE
WITH
T HOSE
IN
N EED
Applying the Christian message of compassion to
our lives offers not only comfort but also purpose
and inspiration. The Mission and Outreach Committee invite you to join in efforts to feed the
hungry and aid the homeless in our area as well as
around the globe. For more information about
how you can get involved, please call the church
office.
A NOTE OF THANKS:
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING:
GO THE EXTRA MILE
Thank you for your support to the United Church
of Christ’s One Great Hour of Sharing Lenten
Offering in the month of March. We are blessed
that God is able to provide when and where help
is needed through our giving, as $334.00 was
collected and distributed. OGHS brings survival,
new beginnings, hope and the knowledge that we
care for others. Thank you for being a part of this
faithful effort! As Jesus said, we are one. God
wants us to be one family, the kind of family
where we love each other even before we know
each other!
SANDWICH WORKSHOP
The 478 ham, turkey and cheese sandwiches were delivered
to Bristol Lodge on Sunday, March 6th. Financial contributions we received from more than 50 individuals funded
all the ingredients for the sandwiches with an additional
$180 of contributions which will be used to fund our ongoing support of the monthly meals. Your generous donations of food and time make our workshop a practical and
welcomed contribution to the need of others.
We were greeted at Bristol Lodge by Tony & Carlos who
assisted in unloading the sandwiches. They were very appreciative of the generous donation and asked that that I
pass along their sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to this effort. Tony mentioned that these sandwiches
would support 4 local shelters: the Bristol Lodge Men's
Shelter, the Bristol Lodge Women's Shelter, the Sandra's
Lodge Family Shelter & the Mary's House Family Shelter.
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MISSION & OUTREACH
BRISTOL LODGE:
FOOD KITCHEN
Date: Tuesday, April 26
Time: Delivery 3-5 pm, Serving 5-5:45 pm
Place: Immanuel Methodist Church, 545 Moody St.,
Waltham
Menu: Tortilla Lasagna, salad, rolls
Please sign up on the bulletin board or by email to
[email protected] Thank you!
FUTURE MISSION TRIP TO H.O.M.E.
COORDINATORS NEEDED
Eight years ago, it was a great witness to send a
Payson Park Mission Team to Biloxi, Mississippi to
volunteer at Back Bay Mission. It was largely due to
the efforts of coordinators Cynthia and John Lasker
that this Mission was successful and an experience
that is fondly talked about to this today.
As we look to the future, it is our hope to offer more
opportunities to serve in this way, perhaps returning to H.O.M.E., Maine. H.O.M.E. (Homeworkers
Organized for More Employment) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1970 dedicated to keeping and
enhancing the quality of life for low-income and
homeless families. Through services, stewardship of
resources, and shared responsibility, they aim to
bring forth new possibilities for food, jobs, shelter,
low-income housing, education, and self-sufficiency.
In addition to building skills used in the job setting,
H.O.M.E. also enjoys the responsibility of educating
people on issues vital to sustaining an equitable society.
In order to sponsor such trips, we need a Mission
Trip Coordinator(s). This individual will oversee a
team of interested volunteer in the planning and execution of fundraisers, recruiting missionaries, and
coordinating travel arrangements. If you are interested in serving in this way, please speak with our Mission & Outreach Chair, Brian Cornwall.
GOSPEL CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 6-8 PM, AT PPC
Now that you know all about the exciting Gospel Celebration on Saturday, April 30, from 6-8 pm, in honor of
the 200th anniversary of City Mission, and you have
saved the date on your busy calendars, it is time to
order tickets. You may do this several ways: by going
to the link noted below and paying by credit card or
getting an order form in the church office and paying
by sending a check in the mail to City Mission. You
may be able to purchase a ticket at the door - but don't
wait, they may be all gone by then! Please speak to
Cynthia Lasker, Merry Ray or Cindy Lou Benson if you
need help ordering your tickets.
http://citymissionboston.org/lift-every-voice ;
The list of participants is growing so you will want to
attend to hear the visiting choirs as well as our own
PPC gospel singers! Under the direction of the emcee,
The Rev. Dr. Emmett Price, the evening will be one of
music, worship and celebration. Invite family and
friends to join you and come to support The Rev. June
Cooper of City Mission in celebrating “a good 200
years of good”.
TRANSPORTATION:
RIDES TO CHURCH AVAILABLE!
Don’t be driven to despair – let us help transport you
to places of new hope and life in community! The
Transportation Committee works to coordinate rides
and/or offer funds to help you come to come to
Sunday worship services and other church events.
Please call the Church Office or speak with our pastor
if such assistance would allow you to be more active in
the life of the Payson Park.
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EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP
MEN’S BREAKFAST:
THEOLOGY, LITERATURE & COFFEE:
THURSDAYS, 7:00 - 8:15 AM
Come join TLC for a discussion of Peace Like a River by
Leif Enger on April 10 at 9:00 AM.
The Men’s Breakfast group has established itself as a
weekly event that many of the Payson Park men participate in and look forward to. Together we study the
lectionary scripture lessons that serve as the basis for
our Sunday worship services each week. This is a great
way for men to get to know each other better. The
group meets in the MacDonald Room church parlor.
Speak to Rev. Tom for more information.
The adult education group, “Theology, Literature, and
Coffee (TLC),” led by our ministerial associate, the
Rev. Bill Ragan, will continue to discuss Peace Like a
River by Leif Enger, published in 2001. It is not too
late to get a copy and join us.
The novel, narrated by an asthmatic 11-year-old named
Reuben Land, is the story of Reuben's unusual family
and their journey across the frozen Badlands of the
Dakotas in search of his fugitive older brother.
Charged with the murder of two locals who terrorized
their family, Davy has fled, understanding that the
scales of justice will not weigh in his favor. But Reuben, his father, Jeremiah—a man of faith so deep he
has been known to produce miracles—and Reuben's
little sister, Swede, follow closely behind the fleeing
Davy.
FAITHFUL REFLECTIONS:
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY & DISCUSSION
Are you looking for a way to think about your faith and
how it applies to your most practical decisions? Would
you like a chance to talk about your spirituality with
other people? Faithful Reflections is a class that provides
just such opportunities. This group is led by our interim
pastor, Rev. Tom Forster-Smith, in a time of study and
conversation about the upcoming week’s scripture passage. Join them on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:15 am
as they gather in the MacDonald Room church parlor
for study & sharing.
Enger took the title of the book from the lyrics of the
hymn "It Is Well with My Soul", which was performed
at his wedding. He wrote the novel to amuse his family, taking story suggestions from his children and giving
the 11-year-old Reuben Land asthma to encourage one
of his sons, who also has asthma. Peace Like a River
bears more than just a passing resemblance to To Kill a
Mockingbird. In both novels, parents are a deep and
abiding mystery, and childhood, which once seemed to
stretch forever, is marked by self-awareness and a sense
of closure. Few writers are able to discuss adolescence
in such clear-eyed, yet rosy-with-nostalgia terms. The
novel offers plenty of opportunities for theological discussion about God’s will, miracles, and justice.
FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE FELLOWSHIP:
TUESDAYS, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
All women of the church are invited to join together in
the parlor each Tuesday, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Inspired by
the knitting of prayer shawls, this is a time of “sharing
and caring” in the spirit of “faith, hope, and love.”
Whether you knit or not, please consider coming once
or every week to get together with new and old-time
friends of the church.
Please feel free to contact Bill Ragan on his cell: 484860-4108 or at [email protected] with any
questions about this adult education opportunity.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
LEAD KIDS:
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CONFERENCE
Cindy Lou Benson, Christian Education Director,
brought a team of four to the Children’s Ministry
Conference held at Faith Community Church, Hopkinton on Saturday, March 5. It was an all day event of
training & renewal for children's ministry workers and
designed from the ground up for our New England
region. There were 30+ breakout sessions featuring
leading local and national voices who understand
youth ministry. The group enjoyed themselves very
much.
The youth group playing
Pie Face
at their last meeting!
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YOUTH MINISTRY
FAMILY CHURCH CAMP ON CAPE COD:
UPCOMING DATES
FOR YOUTH MINISTRY
AN OFFERING BY OUR DENOMINATION
Friday, April 1, 6:00 pm Youth Group Bowling Night
Sunday, April 3, noon Costume Room Clean up event
Friday, May 6, 6:00 pm Youth Group
Saturday, May 21, The Browne Center, a field trip with
the older youth in God’s Garden
Friday, June 3, 6:00 pm Youth Group
Wednesday, June 8, 3:30 pm, VBS Counselor Training
Sunday, June 12, Youth Sunday Worship Service
GROWING IN FAITH & UNDERSTANDING:
BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN IN THE PARLOR
Looking for a good book to stimulate your faith and
spiritual practices? Or would you like to share a volume
or two that you found particularly inspirational? The
Christian Education Committee’s book carts may be just
the thing for you! Located in the Parlor near the piano,
this adult book cart serves as our church’s lending library. The youth book cart is located in Gardner Hall.
Working on the honor system, you’re invited to browse
the collection regularly and take a book to read, replacing it once you’re finished. If you have questions or suggestions for this wonderful program, please speak with
Pat Cappadona, Christian Education Committee chair.
Looking for a wonderful get-away for you and your
family this summer? It’s not too early to start planning! Every August, the UCC offers a Family Camp
at the Craigville Retreat Center on Cape Cod. The
package includes 17 meals, 6 nights in a historic Inn
with all private room accommodations; on site private beach privileges with club house amenities; on
site playground and fishing pond; morning programs
for children; free time all afternoon and evening program is optional. Morning children and teen program includes skits, singing, and arts & crafts. Evening program includes a movie, kite flying, a band
concert, outdoor games and more. A great opportunity for parents who do not want to send a child to
sleep away camp without them! The staff organizes
all children's activities so adults or grandparents do
not have to worry about finding things to do to
entertain them and the time you spend together is
quality. When was the last time you had time to look
at the stars with your child? Busy parents need
apply! Payson Park Church scholarships are available
through the Kim Doyle Fund. Contact Cindy Lou
Benson for more information.
[email protected]
P.A.C. E.
Parent And Child Enrichment
FIRE EXTINGUISHER SAFETY CLASS
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 8:30 AM
Payson Park Church is hosting a fire extinguisher safety class given by the Keane Fire & Safety Company. The training begins with a 15-minute DVD which explains fire prevention, evacuation, what to do in the event of a fire, the
classes of fires, and the basic operation of a fire extinguisher. After the presentation, there will be a review of the
fire extinguishers on site and the organization’s policy. Finally, all participants are encourage to operate a CO2 fire
extinguisher provided. (The CO2 fire extinguisher is a clean agent and will not leave any residue.) The session lasts
approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Ushers, teachers and deacons are encouraged to attend, although this is open
to all church members. Preregistration is needed, so tell Cindy Lou if you plan to be a participant.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
GOD’S GARDEN FIELD TRIP:
“THE BROWNE CENTER”
The older youth are taking a follow up field trip on
Saturday, May 21, to The Browne Center at the University of New Hampshire. The group went last fall and
had a fun time. This trip is focused on the high ropes
course! The Browne Center works to promote learning
& personal growth and has developed a curriculum to
focus on the development of communication, teamwork & problem - solving skills in youth. The programs
enhance skills in:
PAYSON PARK CHURCH
INVITES YOU TO
SURF SHACK VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
COMING IN AUGUST!
“Surf Shack! Payson Park Church invites all of the
children in the community to join us at Surf Shack.
“We're ready for a Vacation Bible School your children will never forget," said Cindy Lou Benson, Christian Education Director. "At Surf Shack your kids will
be pointed right to Jesus! Children will have a great
time singing songs, watching skits, creating crafts and
playing games. But most important, they'll discover
Jesus provides what they truly need in every challenge
of life. The youth will participate in a daily mission
project & are invited to bring a food item each day for
the local food pantry donation All this will make VBS
a can’t miss experience. We're looking forward to sharing this exciting event with the children and families in
our neighborhood. We hope they will all join us at
Surf Shack.”
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Communication and Leadership
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Team Development and Community Building
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Trust
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Healthy Risk Taking and Resiliency
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Conflict Resolution
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Diversity and Inclusion
YOUTH GROUP GATHERS MONTHLY:
“FIRST FRIDAYS”
First Fridays Youth Group will meet April 1st at the
Lanes & Games Bowling on Route 2, Cambridge for an
evening of ten pin. Parents and siblings welcome to join
in the fun! We’ll enjoy pizza too! You may hear these
quotes:
Surf Shack begins Monday, August 22 through Friday,
August 26 at from 9:00 to Noon. For information,
call the church office at 617-484-1542. Teen Counselors are welcome to apply and register for community
service credit. They MUST commit to all five days and
attend the Training Workshop on Wednesday, June 8
at 3:30 pm. To avoid late fees, please registration before the deadline on Wednesday, August 10
with the registration fee: $25.00 per child, $75.00 maximum per family and $12.00 per teen voluncounselor.
I should have had a 300 tonite!
The shot is so walled, it's crazy when it's this easy.
I buried it and left a 5 pin!
Spares make the game.
CALLING ALL GRADUATES
Do you know of a graduate who is commencing this
spring or summer and would like to share the information with the church community? Please send the
good news to the church office.
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MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE
Hello and Happy Spring!
“I'd like to give a special thank you to all the youth who
helped us celebrate Easter with their joyful music!”
Please mark these upcoming dates on your calendars:
April 17th, the Youth choir will sing Scandal of Grace
by Hillsong.
May 8 is Mother's Day, so all three choirs will combine
to sing Give Me Love in my Heart. A combined
rehearsal at 10:00 am in the sanctuary.
Our final Sunday is our annual Youth Sunday and will
feature all of our fabulous children leading us in worship! This is a highlight of our church school year, so
please plan to join us. Thank you all so much for your
support!
Three cheers for spring! The choir has enjoyed the
wonderful music that accompanies the season of
Lent and Easter and we are now looking to more Renaissance gems, some works of John Rutter and
some early American music to carry us through this
season of renewal. Keep your ears open for another
hymn sing sometime this spring! As always, all are
welcome to join us in the choir room for our 9 am
rehearsal every Sunday. It is a warm and welcoming
environment and singing always elevates the spirit! I
hope this note finds you all happy and healthy.
Megan Henderson
Adult Music Director
Molly Jo Rivelli
Youth Music Director
MUSIC COMMITTEE UPDATE
The music program at Payson Park continues to grow! Over the past year, we have added several new section leaders to the choir, invited congregation members to join the choir once a month as part of an “Open Sing,” and
hosted a Community Hymn Sing this past fall. Our children’s choir programs expanded to add an Alleluia Choir to
the existing Cherub and Youth choirs, and several of our Youth Choir members have added their instrumental as
well as their vocal talents to our services. We are in the process of scheduling repairs and maintenance on both the
organ and the sanctuary piano. We are so grateful for our wonderful music staff, Megan Henderson and Molly Jo
Rivelli, for not only their talent but for their devotion to the music program at our church. Both Megan and Molly
Jo have taken on additional outside responsibilities this year and we appreciate that they have chosen to continue
in their roles here at Payson Park. Our music program wouldn’t be the same without them! If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the music program at Payson Park, please feel free to contact any members of the
Music Committee: Sandy Philpott (Co-Chair), Pat Cappadona (Co-Chair), Winnie Snow, or Stephen Elliott.
DO YOU NEED TO REACH OUR PASTORS?
The Rev. Tom Forster-Smith, Interim Pastor,
can be reached through the church office, 617/484-1542 or by email at [email protected].
The Rev. Bill Ragan, Ministerial Associate,
can be reached on his cell phone, 484/860-4108 or by email at [email protected].
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APRIL 2016
FRIDAY, APRIL 1
6:00 PM
First Friday Youth Group, offsite
SUNDAY, APRIL 3
9:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:00 AM
Nursery Care
9:15 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal
10:30 AM
Worship & Church School
11:30 AM
Fellowship Hour (Doug, Nancy & Paul)
12:00 PM
Costume Room cleanup w/Music & C. Ed.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5
9:00AM
Food Pantry Delivery (Belmont)
2:00 PM
Faith, Hope, & Love Fellowship
7:00 PM
Church Council
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
7:00 AM
Men’s Breakfast Group
10:00 AM Faithful Reflection Bible Study
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
9:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:00 AM Nursery Care
9:00 AM Theology, Literature, & Coffee
9:15 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal
10:30 AM Worship & Church School
11:30 AM Fellowship Hour (Carolyn & Jill)
12:00 PM
Staff meeting
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
12:00 PM
Communities of Practice (Offsite)
2:00 PM
Faith, Hope, & Love Fellowship
6:30 PM
Diaconate
6:30 PM
Finance Committee
7:00 PM
Property Committee
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
11:00 AM
Plymouth Congregational Church mtg.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
7:00 AM
Men’s Breakfast Group
8:30 AM
Fire Extinguisher Safety Course
10:00 AM
Faithful Reflection Bible Study
SUNDAY, APRIL 17
9:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:00 AM Nursery Care
9:15 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal
10:30 AM
Worship & Church School
11:30 AM
Fellowship Hour (Ann, Marty & Al)
12:00 PM
Christian Ed. Committee
12:00 PM
Mission & Outreach Committee
MONDAY, APRIL 18 Patriots Day
TUESDAY, APRIL 19 (Office closed)
2:00 PM
Faith, Hope, & Love Fellowship
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Messenger Deadline
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
7:00 AM
Men’s Breakfast Group
10:00 AM
Faithful Reflection Bible Study
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
9:00 AM
Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:00 AM
Nursery Care
9:15 AM
Youth Choir Rehearsal
10:30 AM
Worship & Church School
11:30 AM
Fellowship Hour (Cynthia, John & Sally)
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
2:00 PM
Faith, Hope, & Love Fellowship
3:00 PM
Bristol Lodge meal delivery
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Secretaries Day
10:00 AM
Payson Park Nursery School (tentative)
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
7:00 AM
Men’s Breakfast Group
10:00 AM
Faithful Reflections Bible Study
11:30 AM
Messenger Committee
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
6:00 PM
Gospel Concert
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Mantos y Ramos
Youth Choirs
THE MESSENGER
PAYSON PARK CHURCH
365 BELMONT STREET
BELMONT, MA 02478-3438
CROSSROADS UPDATE
Six Crossroads leaders, joined by Interim Pastor Tom Forster-Smith, have volunteered to serve as the screeners
and interviewing committee reviewing applications for the newly created position of Community Engagement
Director. Out of the many applications received so far, several interviews had been scheduled as of the date of
this newsletter’s printing. The committee will report its recommendation on hiring to the Church Council, and the
Personnel Committee, made up of the chairpersons of each of the committees of the Council, will then interview
any finalist candidates presented to it by the committee of Crossroads leaders. It is hoped that a final decision on
hiring will be made sometime this spring. Look to next month’s issue of the Messenger for more details.
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