Sunday, May 3
9:30 AM Bible Study - "Jesus 101 - Extreme Forgiver"
10:15 AM "Joyful Noise" A Gathering of Young Children, Their Parents and Friends
11:00 AM Worship/Communion Sunday, Rev. Powers preaching
12:15 PM First Sunday Potluck Lunch & Conversation
AND On-Site Visit with Deep Shift Consultant
Wednesday, May 6
6:45 PM Overeaters Anonymous
8:00 PM Debtors Anonymous
Thursday, May 7
7:45 PM Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, May 10
9:30 AM Bible Study - "Jesus 101 - Extreme Forgiver"
10:15 AM "Joyful Noise" A Gathering of Young Children, Their Parents and Friends
11:00 AM Worship/Communion Sunday, Rev. Powers preaching
12:15 PM Fellowship & Bread for the World Letter Writing
Wednesday, May 13
6:45 PM Overeaters Anonymous
8:00 PM Debtors Anonymous
Thursday, May 14
7:45 PM Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, May 16
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p..m. Annual Flea Market & Silent Auction
Sunday, May 17
9:30 AM Bible Study - "Jesus 101 - Extreme Forgiver"
11:00 AM Worship, Rev. Powers preaching
Bread for the World Offering of Letters
12:00 PM Fellowship Celebrating Gillian Mbambo's Graduation
12:45 PM Book Discussion/Session Meeting
Wednesday, May 20
6:45 PM Overeaters Anonymous
8:00 PM Debtors Anonymous
Thursday, May 21
7:45 PM Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, May 24
9:30 AM Bible Study - "Jesus 101 - Extreme Forgiver"
11:00 AM Worship, Rev. Powers preaching
Wednesday, May 27
6:45 PM Overeaters Anonymous
8:00 PM Debtors Anonymous
Thursday, May 28
7:45 PM Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, May 30
8:15 AM Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Day
Sunday, May 31
9:30 AM Bible Study - "Jesus 101 - Extreme Forgiver"
11:00 AM Worship, Rev. Powers Preaching
S.O.B.E.R. Sunday
12:15 PM Mission Committee Meeting
First Sunday Potluck Lunch and Conversation
and On-Site Visit with Deep Shift Consultant Denise Van Eck
Our Deep Shift Church Transformation consultant, Denise Van Eck, will be making her final on-site visit with us on Sunday, May 3. Following worship we will enjoy our usual First Sunday Potluck Lunch. And then Denise will spend the afternoon with us, helping us discover what more we can do to grow as Christian disciples and as a congregation. Please bring your favorite dish to share for lunch, and plan to stay for the whole afternoon. The Deep Shift experience has been very helpful to Light Street over the past year and a half. Let's help this last on-site visit bear much fruit by giving our time and participating fully in the afternoon.
"Joyful Noise" - A Gathering of Young Children, Their Parents and Friends
Light Street Presbyterian Church will continue its new Sunday program for babies, toddlers, and young children through age 4 on May 3 from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Children, their parents, and friends will learn simple Sign Language and enjoy guitar music together. All are welcome!
Bread for the World Offering of Letters
Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation's decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad. On Sunday, May 10, following worship we will have the opportunity to write letters calling on Congress to rework foreign assistance to make it more effective in reducing poverty. Background materials and sample letters will be available. Those who wish to write their letters at home may, of course, do so. We will collect all the letters in worship on the next Sunday, May 17, as part of Bread for the World's 2009 Offering of Letters. For more information, please contact Bob Jewett.
Session Book Study Concludes on Sunday, May 17
The final discussion of Diana Butler Bass' book, "Christianity for the Rest of Us," will be on Sunday, May 17, at 12:45 p.m. We will briefly review the ten "Signposts of Renewal" -- spiritual practices that Diana Butler Bass found to be prevalent in the thriving progressive mainline Protestant churches she visited. They were hospitality, discernment, healing, contemplation, testimony, diversity, justice, worship, reflection, and beauty. We were pleased to note that each of these practices can be seen in our own congregational life to one extent or another. Then we will look at chapter 15 through to the end, on transforming lives, congregations, and the world.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Day - May 30
Light Street Presbyterian's commitment to Sandtown Habitat for Humanity continues and your help is needed! The next work day will be held on Saturday, May 30, at 8:15 a.m. There is a job for everyone, whether you have never held a hammer or you are a master carpenter. Please sign up on the church bulletin board. For more information, you can email Lauren Graham.
SOBER Sunday - May 31
South Baltimore Emergency Relief is in need of:
* Volunteers on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon @ 110 E. West St.
* Mens' gloves, socks, pop-top canned meals, tuna packs, etc. (for the homeless in our community)
* Food supplies to make up kits of 3-days worth of meals (for walk-in clients)
* Canned meats (tuna, spam, corned beef, etc.), soups, fruit, veggies, spaghetti sauce (up to 26 oz.), peanut butter (up to 48 oz.), crackers
* Financial contributions (always welcome). All checks should be made payable to LSPC with "SOBER" on the reference line.
TAMFS: Baltimore Art Auction - May 2
That All May Freely Serve: Baltimore will hold an Art Auction of patron donated art on Saturday, May 2, 2009, in Sharp Hall of Govans Presbyterian Church, 5828 York Rd. Baltimore. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to view art. Auction begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance (contact Carol Graves via email or at 410-366-4662) or $7 at the door. Terms of art sales: credit, check, cash. Dessert, wine, and cheese will be served. Babysitting will be provided.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
On Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m., a small group of church members and friends gather for coffee and Bible study. The group is using the curriculum "Jesus 101" and the current course of study is "Jesus - Extreme Forgiver". The group is open; newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact Bonnie Cosner or Debbie Szostak.
The Saint John's Bible: A Modern Vision through Medieval Methods
This special exhibition at the Walters Art Museum examines the historical traditions of illuminated scripture in the context of the 21st-century manuscript, "The Saint John's Bible." Nearly 40 volumes from the Walters' world-renowned collection of manuscripts and rare books are featured. The exhibition continues through May 24.
Language and Learning
The Mambo Family is from Malawi and would like to teach us some of their native greetings and salutations in an effort to expand the diverse knowledge base of our members and promote information sharing and exchange. The Mambo's native language is Chichewa. Chichewa is the national language of the Republic of Malawi. The Mambo family would like to share the following with Light Street members and friends:
English = We are very proud to be part of Light Street Church. May God bless our church.
Chichewa = Ndife osangalala kukhala banja la tchalichi cha Light Street. Ambuye adalitse tchalichi chathu.
Some Basic Conversational Words and Phrases:
Good to see you = Takondwera Kukonani
Thanks = Zikomo
Bye = Pitani Bwino
To expand your learning, the following website has additional materials: Chichewa Learning Materials.
Annual Flea Market Information
The Theology of a Flea Market
* To simplify our material lives by donating unneeded possessions.
* To celebrate our friendships as we work together as a community of faith.
* To generate support for our missions and ministries
* To demonstrate goodwill among our neighbors.
* To offer individuals a respectful opportunity to obtain quality items that they need at fair and reasonable prices.
VINTAGE SKETCHES OF FEDERAL HILL AVAILABLE FOR SALE
One-of-a-kind originals, never before exhibited
John Sauers, a MICA graduate, worked as a graphic designer for BGE for 35 years (from 1955 to 1990) His office was located in downtown Baltimore at Lexington and Liberty, close enough to explore the city's unique neighborhoods during his lunch hour. With his sketchbook and charcoals in hand, he would arrive at his destination - the harbor, Pier 6, Otterbein, Federal Hill, even Fells Point - and quickly sketch the urban scene. many of the sites that he rendered no loner exist or have been significantly altered.
The result of Mr. Sauers' whirlwind lunchtime ventures is a historical collection of drawings that document Baltimore City as it looked prior to its renaissance and re-development. His subjects include houses and churches on Montgomery, Hanover, Hamburg, Hughes, Peach Streets and Welcome Alley; Federal Hill; Tall Ships; the Port Welcome; the Nobska; boats in the harbor; etc. He also sketched "street people," the homeless, alcoholics, and community characters. His forays into South Baltimore ended just south of the Cross Street Market.
Today Mr. Sauers lives in Harford County; he is 76 years old. After leaving BGE, he was employed by The Sun as an artist.
Mr. Sauers collection will be on display and offered for sale on Saturday, May 16, exclusively at Light Street Presbyterian Church, during the church's annual Flea Market and Silent Auction.
LSPC ANNUAL
FLEA MARKET/SILENT AUCTION
"The Economy Buster"
May 16, 2009
Whether you're searching for unbelievable bargains or seeking a simple, uncluttered lifestyle, the LSPC Annual Flea Market/Silent Auction is the place to go and the way to go!
Merchandise in every imaginable category will be available at the Flea Market at irresistibly low prices. Our "departments" will include home furnishings, linens, kitchenware, lamps, appliances, electronics, jewelry, frames, sports equipment, toys and games, office supplies, tools, books, CDs, DVDs, videos, etc.
In the Silent Auction, gift certificates to fine restaurants, retail shops, events, and museums will be featured, as well as vintage items and antiques, collectibles, art, and other interesting and lovely objects.
If your goal this spring is to streamline your surroundings (home, office, garage, attic, basement), bring your unwanted excess to the church as a donation to either the Flea Market or Silent Auction. Everything (except clothing) that is in clean, usable condition is being accepted. Good for the church! Good for you!
Besides Sunday mornings, drop-off times are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. But call ahead just to make sure: 410-539-0125. Additional opportunities to deliver your donations will be announced in May.
Lunch, delicious home made baked goods, and flowers will also be sold.
So ... start scouring those cluttered cabinets and disorderly drawers for trash that could become someone's treasure.
And ... if you enjoy creating order out of chaos. there will be ample opportunity to sort and organize all the Flea Market and Silent Auction donations. The church will be open to volunteers for this important activity prior to May 16. Specific dates and times will be posted. Or, ask Julie Helms to schedule a time that suits your convenience.
Join Us at the Big Tent! June 11-13, 2009, in Atlanta Georgia
Discover a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) that is more exciting, more diverse, and more faithful than you ever imagined. The Big Tent has been called "a denominational happening" and "a big Presbyterian family reunion." Big Tent will inspire you and make you proud to be Presbyterian. The event will be celebratory, diverse and participatory, with intergenerational activities. There will be common worship services and shared meals, an exhibit hall and several workshop sessions open to all.
Big Tent is a first-of-its-kind event combining ten national Presbyterian conferences under one roof and one theme: "And the Word became flesh" (John 1:14). Included will be the Peacemaking Conference, the Multicultural Churches Conference, and the Social Justice Conference. It takes place June 11-13, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta. Go to www.pcusa.org/bigtent for online registration or to download a form.
Come Sing With Us!
Choir rehearsals are an important part of worship preparation. Even though we are almost half-way through 2009, we still have much to contribute to the worship and spiritual growth experience you will find at Light Street Presbyterian Church. We have fun singing together on Thursday nights from 7:45 to 9:00 p.m. On Sunday mornings we rehearse again before worship from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Please join us! All voices are welcome! For more info., contact our Organist/Choir Director Nick Werner.
Help Lead Worship!
Volunteers are needed to help lead worship each Sunday. This usually involves leading the congregation in the "Call to Worship" and "Prayer for Illumination" and reading the scripture lesson(s) for that Sunday. There is a sign up sheet on the downstairs bulletin board.
Fellowship Hour Volunteers Needed
It's wonderful each Sunday morning, following worship, to be able to gather downstairs for a time of fellowship and refreshment. But, it means someone needs to take responsibility each week for making coffee, providing refreshments, and cleaning up afterwards. If everyone in the congregation signed up to do this just a few Sundays a year, we would have it covered. Many hands make light work! Please sign up on the downstairs bulletin board.
SERMONS
Copies of Roger's sermons are available on the downstairs hall table. Please feel free to pick one up if you missed a Sunday. Or, pass one on to a friend!
DEADLINE FOR MAY NEWSLETTER: April 15
Send all newsletter material to John Ginovsky at jginovsk@aba.com