From Pastor’s Desk….

So far this year, I feel busy.  I feel busy partly because Lent season came upon us very quickly after

the Advent season.  Also, I feel busy because many things have been happening to me personally and

 pastorally.  We bid farewell to Bobbi, our beloved sister at the end of the Advent season, and baby Sammy

 has arrived during the Lenten season.  We had a successful annual congregational meeting and installed new

officers.  Now as we are going through the spiritual season of Lent, we are ready to send our mission team

once again this year to aid our suffering brothers and sisters in the southern states.  Moreover, I foresee emerging

possibilities of various ministries for us as Christ’s body and God’s household.  Of course, I have to admit that

 there are areas where we can improve and grow, and we might face challenges and growing pains.  However, I

am not discouraged at all.  I am rather hopeful and excited as to how God would lead us and raise us to the full

maturity of our Lord Jesus.  Personally, I am learning more about God’s grace and love as being the father of

our new baby.  The Lent Bible study has been meaningful to me personally as I meditate on the word of God

 in the event of Lord’s crucifixion.  Also, I am excited to go down to Louisiana with the mission team this year

 for the first time, and I am anxious to have all of our “snow bird” families back as the long winter is almost over. 

 Although we have snow on our backyard and driveways, spring is certainly near us.  Soon new leaves will paint

our world green.  As I write this article, I am definitely ready for the arrival of greens.  And as much as I wait for

the season of spring, I envision and pray for the new and refreshing season of growing for our spiritual lives.

News of the Session

The Sacrament of Holy Communion was observed on January 6, 2008 and on February 3, 2008.

Pastor Sung Lee and Elder Debbie Collin served communion to Frankie Waite, Ruth Smith and

Bob Harris in their places of residence. 

Dennis Russell had sent Pastor Sung Hee Lee an e-mail suggesting we the session openly discuss

the removal of Dick Bird’s picture (which was taken down from September to December and then put back up). 

 It was pointed out that we should remember all the past pastors of Bay Road Presbyterian Church, not just

one. So after much discussion, a motion was made by Carol Bayle and seconded by Debbie Collin, that NO

pictures of any pastors which have served Bay Road Presbyterian Church be hung in the church; and in

replacement a plague  will be made with the names and dates of ministry of all past pastors. 

The picture of Reverend Richard Bird will be included in our historical documents as of the time of this newsletter.

Janet Murphy was welcomed to the session. She was given a new Book of Order as were all the session members.

The session approved of  Wendy Waite’s request to transfer to Northway Church Fellowship. Wendy and

her son Jonathan will always have a place in our hearts and we will miss them. Wendy served as a Sunday

School teacher and is the daughter  of Frankie Waite and granddaughter of Betty Dayton.

DEACONS CORNER

The Board of Deacons met February 19, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the church. We welcomed new members

Kim Butterfield, Faith Wiesner and Kathy O’Day.

- Balance on hand as of 2/14/08 was $1526.81

- Communion elements were prepared for Sunday, February 2, 2008

· Cards were sent to members and friends for birthdays, anniversaries, get-well and encouragement.

- Flowers were sent to our Pastor and his family to celebrate the birth of their son,

Samuel. Valentine flowers were sent to two separate mothers of church

members.  Fruit basket was sent to member.

- Telephone calls were made to two church members.

- Meals were prepared and delivered to three church members.

- Deacons will continue to provide transportation for a church member to visit her

husband in a local nursing home.

- Gift certificate to Walmart given to non member.

- Gift certificate to Hewitts to member’s family to buy a tree in memory of this member

- Love gift to non member to pay his rent

- Deacons purchased and served large sheet cake in honor of outgoing Church officers

and new officers.

- Gift of a tray for a walker for the daughter of a church member.

- Gift of fruit salad for memorial service reception of church member’s Dad.

- Deacons will sponsor a food collection for Caldwell Church Food Pantry.

- Love Gift to Gulf Coast Mission Trip in March.

- Love Gift to Lake George woman who needs stem cell transplant.

- Love Gift to local woman who has a blood disease.

Deacon Job Assignments for 2008

Chair: Janice Holding

Special Needs: Audrey Swift

Treasurer: John Meinrenken (non Deacon)

Communion Preparation: Kathy O’Day and Faith Wiesner

Cards: Faith Wiesner

Flowers: Kim Butterfield

Hospital Visits: Pastor and any Deacon

Telephone Visits: Kathy O’Day and any Deacon

Meals: Janice Holding

Secretary: Emily Goddard 

Next Deacons meeting will be March 11, 2008, 7 p.m. at the church.

Trustee’s Newsletter

February 2008

 Besides working to keep the driveway and sidewalks clear the Trustees have been prioritizing our

 lists of maintenance and upgrades that need to be done this summer.

Ed Goddard our Trustee Emeritus is working with us to reduce our energy usage by changing some

of the outside and inside lighting to compac fluorescence bulbs. This will be on a trial basis to see if

they are acceptable. In conjunction with this we will be upgrading the lighting for the outside signs this spring.

If anyone is interested in us considering an improvement or repair there are forms in the office on top of the

 mail boxes. One is titled REPAIR REQUEST and one is titled PROJECT DESCRIPTION. These should be

 filled out and put in the Trustees mail box. If you have questions about the forms ask a Trustee. This will

help us get all the information needed for our consideration of each request. As always a verbal request to

 a Trustee can be used for an immediate repair.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chip Collin

Chairman Trustees 

Greeter’s Ministry

Anyone interested in being a Greeter on Sunday mornings may sign up on the sheet out in Anderson Hall. 

Food Pantry

As of March 2nd, there will be a food box in Anderson Hall for donations of nonperishable food items

 that will be redistributed to the Lake George Food Pantry at Caldwell Church which

Services the community every second Friday of the month.

A Word of Thanks 

I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for giving me the chance to serve our church and

 God by allowing me to become a deacon.  I will do my very best to extend the love and devotion we all

 feel toward God, Jesus and each other in the duties that will be required of me in the years to come.

Again, thanks so very. . .very much!

Love & Peace,

Kim Butterfield 

Orders for Easter Lilies

We are now accepting Lily Plant orders for our Easter Altar.  The cost per plant this year is $9.00. 

Checks may be made payable to Bay Road Presbyterian Church, with “Easter Lily”

written in the memo.  Orders may be mailed to the church or placed in the church office.  The deadline

for orders will be March 16th.  Please keep a look out for the Lily Order Form in our church’s Sunday

bulletins, or use the attached order form included in this newsletter.  

Easter Lily Order form

Anyone wishing to order one or more Lily Plants for our Easter Altar please use

 the form below to place your order. You are welcome to take your plants home to enjoy

after the Easter Worship Service.

Cost per plant: $9.00

Please make checks payable to Bay Road Presbyterian Church, with “Easter Lily” written

in the memo, then place it in the offering plate or bring it to the church office along with

 this order form. Please contact Kim Butterfield at 668-0158  with any questions. Deadline

to order is Sunday, March 16th.

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Lily Order Form

Name: __________________________________

In Memory of: _________________________________

      or   

In Honor of: ___________________________________

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Number of Plants: _______ Amount Enclosed: $________     

NEWS FROM THE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Stamp-a-Stack of cards

March 27, Thursday at 7 P.M. come to a Stamp-a-Stack of cards workshop.

Tammy Dean, a Stampin’Up demonstrator will be there to guide us in making a stack of cards

 to take home with us.  You can make thank you cards, birthday cards or just note cards.  The

 cost of the materials for the workshop is $20.  Come and bring a friend for this fun evening of

fellowship and creativity.  For more information, call Jan Kenyon @ 793 7156.

SAVE THE DATES

Spring Women’s Retreat -  Friday April 25 through Saturday, April 26.

Daughter Dinner –Saturday, May 10 at 6 P.M.

Dads & Grads Breakfast – after church on Sunday June 15

Picnic – Tureday June 24 at 6 P.M.

EASTER  EATING IN OUR COOKBOOKS 

Until We Eat Again  cookbooks are $10.  

We ordered lots of extras and presently have them for sale at Explore!, The Lighthouse, Oneida Community Church and of course here at Bay Road. 

Have you checked out the recipes???? 

Here are some ideas for Easter meals: 

Easter Brunch:  Eileen’s waffles p. 69

                          French Toast Fondue p. 69

                          No Fuss Coffee Cake p.70 

Easter Dinner :  Pork Tenderloin Supreme p. 62

                          Coleslaw p. 16

                          Copper penny Salad p. 17

                          Broccoli Casserole p. 28

                          Potato Bake p. 35

                          Cheesecake p. 84

                          Quick and Easy Pineapple Cake p. 99 

Don’t forget coloring the Easter Eggs on p. 122 

Here’s the recipe to try this Easter!

Hard boiled eggs,1 tsp white vinegar, food coloring and ½ c. boiling water
Add 1 tsp  white vinegar and about 20 or so drops of desired color to the boiling water.  Dip hard boiled eggs about 5 minutes or longer.  Remove to wire rack to cool.  Aftr color dries it will not rub off.

 Lime:  24 yellow, 4 green                                Spearmint:  12 green, 6 yellow, 2 blue

Purple:  15 blue, 5 red                                       Watermelon:   25 red, 2 blue

Cantaloupe: 24 yellow, 2 red                             Maize: 24 yellow, 1 red

Plum:  10 red, 4 blue                                          Grape:  17 blue, 4 red

Teal:  15 green, 5 blue                                        Orange Sunset:  17 yellow, 3 red

Raspberry:  14 red, 6 blue                                 Jungle Green:  14 green, 6 blue

Fuchsia:  18 red, 2 blue

One Great Hour of Sharing