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March 2016 T T H H E E W W A A R R N N E E R R M M E E M M O O THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF WARNER MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Celebrate Easter! Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church www.warnermemorial.org Online Calendar

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Sunday, March 6 Communion

2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3;11b-32 “Love That Makes a Home”

Sunday, March 13 Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:4b-14

“We Have Not Arrived”

Sunday, March 20 Palm Sunday

Luke 2:8-14; Luke 19:29-40 “Joy and Peace”

Thursday, March 24 Maundy Thursday --7:30 Service

Communion 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 22:7-23

“What Kind of Meal?”

Friday, March 25 Good Friday—Noon Service

Meditation on Luke’s Account of the Crucifixion

Sunday, March 27 Easter

Luke 23:50-56; Luke 24:1-12 “No Longer Idle”

Every day of the year, you can help the Mid-County United Ministries food pantry in Wheaton.

How? By bringing in cans and packages of non-perishable food for our barrel in the church narthex. Thank you for helping our neighbors in need !

Please support the Warner Memorial Deacons’ Fund by contributing on the first Sunday of each month. You may use the special envelopes in the pew racks. Thank you!

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FFRROOMM TTHHEE PPAASSTTOORR

Dear members and friends,

I was recently reading an article written by a woman in her mid-thirties who suddenly

found out she was dying of cancer. She is a seminary professor who had researched what

is sometimes called the prosperity gospel and written a book critiquing some of its

teachings. Those who proclaim such an understanding of the gospel teach that we can be

blessed with wealth and health if we just pray and believe the right way. Would that we

had that much control, especially for those who for some reason (or for no reason) have to

look for a version of God’s blessings that don’t include wealth and/or health.

The season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday, when ashes were imposed in worship,

when we admitted that although our lives will come to an end, that God’s love will

not. That’s an understanding of ‘blessing’ that can withstand a serious loss and one that

can stand up to biblical and life-experience scrutiny. Our Wednesday evening gatherings

that we call a prayer feast during this Lenten season has been grappling with how we are to

pray to a God who cares about our and others’ brokenness, who can make things new, but

sometimes does not respond in the way we had hoped. As we move toward Holy Week,

we realize anew that even the One who was fully human and fully God did not escape

death. And by the way, he wasn’t so rich with things – he was just rich in every other way,

which seems to be much better.

As we move toward Easter, we long to become Easter people, who are ready to proclaim

to ourselves and to others that even though death will ultimately catch up to us, it won’t

have the last word about us. There is resurrection life after death. There can even be

resurrection life before death, which is what I hope we will experience through the

remainder of this season and beyond.

May our eyes be opened to all of God’s blessings,

Kirby Lawrence Hill

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KENSINGTON MUSIC MAKERS RETURNS!

Monday,s April 11-May 9, 4:30-5:30 PM

Program is designed for children aged four to nine

years old

A fun and interactive music experience featuring singing, percussion ensemble,

improvisation and songs from around the world!

Led by Music Educator Peter Smeallie.

Cost: $25.00 per student

Register by April 1 by contacting Jan Moody, [email protected].

ALL-CHURCH RETREAT AT CAMP LETTS

Friday evening June 10th-Saturday evening, June 11th

A retreat designed for all ages that includes an evening campfire, pool and canoeing

time, and lots of space to hike and relax

Cost: Including overnight and three meals: $60.00 per person (no more than $120.00

per family) Saturday only: $40.00

Event sponsored by Christian Education Commission.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 27-July 1 9:00 until NOON

For children aged four to ten with opportunities for youth and adults to serve as

counselors

Registration begins April 4

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LENTEN / EASTER SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES March 2, 9, 16:

6:00 p.m. Soup and bread supper in the Common Room followed by a study of prayer in the Trinity Room---Supper and Supplication: A Prayer Feast Led by Rev. Kirby Lawrence Hill SUNDAY MORNINGS

March 6, 13, 20: 9:30 a.m. Study of Jesus' “I Am” sayings in the Gospel of John

March 27 9:30 a.m. An intergenerational celebration of Easter with eggstra-ordinary Bible searches, crafts, and discussion HOLY WEEK

March 20—Palm Sunday 11:00 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary

Brunch in Social Hall

March 24--Maundy Thursday 6:00 p.m. - Fellowship and simple meal, Social Hall 7:30 p.m. - Worship Service with Communion, Sanctuary

March 25--Good Friday Noon Service

March 27--Easter 8:00 a.m. - Outdoor Service--Pavilion at Temple Emanuel

11:00 a.m.—Worship in Sanctuary--Celebrating Christ's Resurrection

FEASTING IN PRAYER--ESPECIALLY DURING LENT Come on Wednesday nights during Lent to be fed physically and spiritually. The Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 February 10 will be a time to return God’s embrace of grace when there will be disposition of ashes and communion. Then on the other Wednesdays during the Lenten season, you are encouraged to come to “Supper and Supplication: Prayer Feast.” We begin with a simple soup and bread meal at 6 p.m. in the Common Room followed by Kirby leading a bible study and discussion about prayer, concluding with a brief prayer service in the Trinity Room. Prayer can feed our spirits – come learn and experience just that on February 17, 24, March 2, 9, and 16.

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ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING

Once again, we have a chance to help people who are in serious need. Our annual One Great Hour of Sharing offering helps people who have suffered disasters, such as hurricane and flood victims in the U.S. and

refugees from the Syrian civil war. The offering also helps the chronically hungry, by helping them deal with root causes such as inefficient agricultural methods or exploitive economic practices. Finally it helps groups of people whom Jesus might have called “the least of these,” groups on the margins of society who need help getting up to the bottom rung of the ladder.

The three programs are Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and the Self Development of People program. They help people in the U.S. and around the world. This is the one time in the year when there is an offering dedicated directly to these three programs, so let us be as generous as we can. OGHS envelopes will be in the pew racks through most of March. Please make checks to Warner, and put OGHS on the memo line. Thank you very much.

Cory Atwood, for the Commission to the Community

YOUR “TWO CENTS-A-MEAL” – COINS, CURRENCY, CHECKS IN ACTION !

Our monthly “2 Cents-a-Meal” offering, collected on Sunday, February 21, totaled $221.50. Of that, 40% will go to Manna Food Center in Rockville. Manna’s program helps people in our county with little or no steady income sources. Using your donations on the third Sunday of every month, Warner’s 2 Cents-a-Meal program contributes to hunger relief nearby and the larger world community. Thanks to all Warner members and friends who donate to this effort! – Ann Rakow

MISSION: BOOKS TO PRISONS

If you stop by the bulletin board outside of the C.E. office, you will notice a number of bags filled with books. Lena Aspiras continues to collect books during Lent to send to prisons across the U.S. Please check out the bulletin board for more detailed information about what types of books are accepted. Let’s continue to support this effort!

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DDEEAACCOONNSS

IN FEBRUARY, WE CELEBRATED & SERVED OUR RAINBOW PLACE CONNECTION During last month, as we have in other recent Februarys, the Warner Memorial Board of Deacons led the congregation in responding to the needs of Rainbow Place women’s shelter in Rockville Presbyterian Church. Deacons coordinated the sign-ups for preparing and serving

Saturday dinners, and Warner members and friends responded with a full plate of service. Thanks to all who contributed, including the Presbyterian Women, the “Warner Walkers” (our newest group of mission-action people) and individuals.

> Please help the Warner Memorial Deacons’ Fund by

contributing on the first Sunday of each month. You may use the special envelopes in the pew racks. Thank you for helping our programs, which include grocery certificates for hungry folks in our county and support of the Stephen Ministry. -- Tiff Carroll, for the Board of Deacons - - - - - - - - - -

A PRAYER FOR MEAL-TIME (OR ANYTIME) For food in a world where many walk in hunger; For faith in a world where many walk in fear; For friends in a world where many walk alone; We give you thanks, O Lord. Amen. (Source: Huron Hunger Fund, Anglican Church of Canada) -- Above with thanks to Doug Seeley, via Mary Lou Armstrong

SPECIAL NOTICE If you order items from Amazon.com, why not consider ordering them from smile.amazon.com instead? If you did, you would receive the same items you ordered for the same price, but Warner Memorial would get a percentage of the overall amount you paid instead of the seller, Amazon, and the delivery company getting all of it. Just put in Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church as the charity you want to support when placing your order. Thank you!

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DONATE CHANCEL FLOWERS FOR THE EASTER SERVICE The sign up poster for donating Easter flowers is in the hallway outside the office. Please consider donating flowers this year. The flowers will beautify our sanctuary on Easter and then be delivered to homebound church family members or you may take yours home after the service. The pink or yellow tulips are $11 and the white azaleas are $16. Thank you. Kay Gorman for the Flower Committee.

CAN YOU MAKE PHONE CALLS FOR THE FLOWER COMMITTEE ? The Flower Committee is looking for volunteers to make phone calls. You may feel that arranging flowers is not "your thing" but how about talking on the phone? Each week someone calls the flower donor to confirm their dedication and flower preferences and then passes that information on to Dina in our office and to Bell

Flowers, our florist. The calls needed to be completed by Wednesday of each week. You will be provided with all the information need for each month. Please contact Kay Gorman (301-946-3274) if you can help. Thank you.

FROM THE CHOIR DIRECTOR The Warner Bell Choir is always looking for interested new ringers! If you enjoy participating in music activities and sharpening your brainpower through music, then bells might be for you! Warner’s bells meet for rehearsal each Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Contact Peter Smeallie, director, if you’re interested.

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UPCOMING EST MEETING

The Environmental Stewardship Team will be meeting following the worship service on March 13 to plan activities for 2016. Where shall we focus our efforts: Education? Advocacy? Worship components? Facilities? All who are interested in learning more about and participating in Warner’s mission as an Earth Care Congregation are invited to attend.

FAQ ABOUT SAFE DISPOSAL OF TOXIC TRASH

Where can I dispose of dead CFL bulbs? They are accepted at Hardware City, Home Depot, and MOM’s Organic Market. Where can I take old electronics? Cell phones (with charger) can be brought to Warner where they will be taken to a police station to be distributed to victims of domestic abuse. Best Buy accepts most consumer electronics and Staples accepts some.

COMING SOON: NEW LANDSCAPING

This spring you will begin to see changes in the church’s grounds as new landscaping is installed along Connecticut Avenue and Washington Street. The rain garden and conservation landscaping will be financed in part by a rebate from the RainScapes Rewards program of Montgomery County. This program, which is available to both individual property owners and institutions, is designed to reduce stormwater runoff and enhance the local environment through the use of native plantings. Carla Ellern, RainScapes Planner, developed the landscape plan in consultation with Richard Bajana of Richard Landscaping, with additional input from June Eakin and myself. It features native trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses designed to provide year-round visual interest as well as food for wildlife, including birds and butterflies. The new plantings will deal with run-off and erosion issues around the elevator tower and ramp areas; reduce maintenance including mowing, fertilization and pest control associated with turf-grasses; and create what the RainScapes fact sheet describes as “habitat areas full of beauty and life.” Through this landscaping we can both celebrate and protect God’s magnificent creation. For more information about the RainScapes program, go to www.rainscapes.org. Barbara Shaw

GET ANSWERS TO YOUR GARDENING QUESTIONS

Do you have a problem area in your yard where you have struggled to get anything to grow? Have you spent lots of money on plantings only to see them wither away or be eaten by deer? The church’s landscaping maintenance contractor, Richard Bajana of Richard

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Landscaping, has offered to answer gardening questions as part of a new column in the MEMO. He is particularly knowledgeable about native plants and sustainable landscaping practices, but can answer your questions about exotic ornamentals as well. Submit your questions to [email protected] and watch for an answer in a future issue.

SNOW & ICE DAMAGE TO TREES

By Richard Bajana After the heavy snowstorm this winter, the largest number of calls we at Richard Landscaping received were to repair broken

branches on Japanese Maples. This interesting specimen tree is usually placed near a walkway leading to the main entrance of the residence. This positioning, although very attractive, can result in damage when snow is piled onto them during snow removal. There are also evergreens, such as privet, yews, arborvitae, and junipers, that may be damaged during heavy snows and may be worth repairing. If you have to deal with this kind of damage, it is important to remember the snow should be removed gently before it freezes since attempting to remove ice encased on branches can cause additional damage. If there is already ice, do not try to remove it, but instead allow the ice to melt off naturally. The first step to repair a broken branch is to inspect the plant and make sure the broken branch has enough connective tissue (wood) to allow fluids to travel up and down. If the branch is barely attached, it is best to make a clean cut and fertilize the plant to help it recover.

If, after this inspection, there is hope, the branch needs to be secured to its original positon with the help of strings. After the branch is back to its original position, wrap the area of the break with grafting tape. If the branch is heavy you may first need to insert a screw proportional to the branch, with a washer and nut to secure it back together. Leave the strings and tape in place for about a year, and if you're lucky the break will have mended and the branch will

be just as strong as before. The screw will be incorporated into the structure and won’t need to come out. The best practice to avoid or limit this kind of damage is to be careful while clearing snow, and trim your trees periodically so they have a strong limb structure! “… To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” Audrey Hepburn

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GIVE TO OUR “MAINTENANCE RESERVE SPECIAL FUND” Our church building turned 60 years-old in 2015! You may have noticed that we have been replacing and repairing some of our systems and fixtures in the past few years. How have we been able to do this? The work has primarily been funded through Maintenance Reserve Fund and several bequests. However, we have nearly exhausted those funds. Donations to Maintenance Reserve are always welcome and appreciated. Use a giving envelope and indicate “Maintenance Reserve Special Fund”. If you would like information about how you might leave a legacy to the church, contact Rev. Hill.

SAVE-THE-DATE for Saturday April 16, the Spring Workday for WMPC and LCYC families. The B&G Commission is making a list of jobs that will include: inside painting, and cleaning and outdoor work. Everyone is welcome, we’ll find a task to match to your abilities. Thank Geoff Cope for repairing two of the light fixtures in the choir loft and Cory Atwood for repairing several 8-foot dining tables. Have

you noticed our brick sign? It was refinished by Ken Kramer and Chris Robins. Got a project you’d like to do for our building or want an idea? Contact June Eakin or anyone on B&G.

WARNER HAS MEETING SPACE AVAILABLE We are seeking to make use of the second floor (top level) to help cover our costs of running the building. Two rooms are available for exclusive use as office space by a non-profit or on an occasional regular basis as shared space. For exclusive use, the group must be certified as religious, educational, or charitable by the State of Maryland. Please spread the word to help find a tenant whose purpose aligns with our ministries. Contact June Eakin or Rev. Hill for more information.

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PPRREESSBBYYTTEERRIIAANN WWOOMMEENN

Old Man Winter tried mightily to derail PW activities in recent weeks, but he underestimated the power of Warner’s women! Nonetheless, we were heartened to learn, thanks to Punxatawney Phil, that we can look forward to an early Spring. We were equally pleased to

enjoy spring-like temperatures as we cooked and served at Rainbow Place on February 20th. In addition to providing the meal, we decorated the tables with festive floral arrangements and prepared a gift bag for each woman. This year we included chocolates, hand-warmers and bus tokens. Thanks to all who contributed to this effort with your time, talent, and/or treasure. Nancy Sushinksy, the Director at Rainbow Place, re-iterated how much they enjoy the nights

that Warner serves. In addition to many thanks and compliments, several of the ladies requested we share or recipes… food for thought!

JOY CIRCLE Joy Circle will meet Tuesday March 8th at 7:30 p.m. to cover chapter 6, Waters of Justice and Righteousness, in the Horizons Bible study, “Come to the Waters.” All are welcome to join the discussion. Lesson leader: June Eakin, Hostess: TBD If you are interested in hosting that evening, please contact June.

REFLECTIONS CIRCLE Reflections Circle will meet Sunday, March 13th. The Bible study follows Horizons Bible study, “Come to the Waters.” For more information, see Lora McGlade

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Easter Baskets for the Children’s Inn

Small Jobs Awaiting in the Common Room… and You May Drop off contributions in the Library by Palm Sunday, March 20th Our resident Easter bunny, Sheri Daugherty (aka Harriet Rabbit), has been busy collecting items to fill 60 Easter Baskets and needs your help with making tags, peeling labels, etc. If you find you have a few minutes free while at church, please open the PW closet (next to the closet with vases) in the Common Room. You will find instructions and materials to complete easy tasks that will greatly streamline the final preparation of the baskets. Along with volunteers to do the “hands-on” work, Sheri still needs baskets, gift bags, and cellophane bags to put the baskets in, green grass/tissue and candy. Guests at the Inn can range in age from 4 to 20. Age appropriate, non-gender specific items are encouraged. Please check out the bulletin board for the full instructions. Instructional flyers will also be made available.

MARCH BOOK GROUP The March Book Group meeting will be held in the Warner library on Tuesday, March 22nd. The book for that evening’s discussion is “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller. “…Born in England and now living in Wyoming, Fuller was conceived and bred on African soil during the Rhodesian civil war (1971-1979), a world where children over five "learn[ed] how to load an FN rifle magazine, strip and clean all the guns in the house, and ultimately, shoot-to-kill." With a unique and subtle sensitivity to racial issues, Fuller describes her parents' racism and the wartime relationships between blacks and whites through a child's watchful eyes…”As usual, we will meet at 7:30PM and reading the book is not required.

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza that lovingly brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination-Jojo, join forces to provide fun

for the whole family! Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. You can experience the fun first-hand by attending performances at Einstein High School at 7PM on March 12, 13, 18, & 19 and a 2PM matinee on

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March 12. Tickets (reserved seats) are $12 for adults, $8 for students/children for evening performance and $10/$5 for the matinee. Rumor has it that our very own Jordan Hill is cast in the role of “The Cat in the Hat”!

Jan Moody and PW are teaming up to host a Maundy Thursday supper on March 24th will be hosted by PW at 6:30 immediately before the worship service that evening. Simple food items, such as dried fruits, hard- boiled eggs, matzo, etc., are needed for this event. There is a sign-up sheet on the PW bulletin board. In addition, if you can come early to help with final preparations, Jan would be very appreciative of your help.

MISSION: BOOKS TO PRISONS If you stop by the bulletin board outside of the CE office, you will notice a number of bags filled with books. Lena Aspiras continues to collect books, throughout Lent, to send to prisons across the US. Please check out the bulletin board outside of the CE office for more detailed information about what types of books are accepted, go to http://dcbookstoprisoners.org, or see Lena Aspiras. Let’s continue to support this effort!

SAVE THE DATES! Spring Breakaway – the weekend of April 29-30 - Warner Women are, for the fourth year,

planning to head to the hills of wild and wonderful West Virginia and the Bresee’s cabin near Berkeley Springs. More information regarding costs will be available in April. If you know already that you are planning to participate, please contact Sue Burns or any member of the PW CT.

NCP PW Spring Gathering on Saturday, April 22nd at Fairfax Presbyterian Church in VA

Mid-Atlantic Summer Gathering, June 9-12, Harrisonburg, VA

We are always seeking new ideas for activities, projects, etc., that would interest two, three, or more Warner women. All it takes is an email or phone call to one other person to get the planning started… don’t be shy. Should you have suggestions for new endeavors, please contact any member of the PW Coordinating Team: Sue Burns, Lora McGlade, Karen Cook, JoEllen LaPrade, Lisa Smeallie, June Eakin, Kay Gorman, or Charity Singletary. Note that the next CT meeting is

currently scheduled for 10:30 AM, Saturday, April 2 at church – ad hoc attendees are most welcome.

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AADDMMIINNIISSTTRRAATTIIOONN && FFIINNAANNCCEE

PLEASE HELP BY CONTRIBUTING YOUR ANNUAL “PER CAPITA”

Every year, the Per Capita assessment keeps the governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (USA) functioning; these include presbyteries, synods and the General Assembly – and the ministries they perform. For 2016, Warner members are assessed $37.50 each. If you haven’t done so already, please help our budget by contributing your Per Capita. In your pledge envelope box for this year, there is a special envelope for this purpose. Thank you!

CAPITAL FUND CAMPAIGN CLOSES OUT THE YEAR

With great generosity exhibited by many, 2015 concluded with something over $36,000 in Warner's Capital Campaign Fund. We were also able to close out our capital campaign loan during the year. So we are very pleased to be in this financial position. There are still two projects that are likely to draw on those funds that were related to the Capital Campaign: a new curb cut and driveway for use of our overflow parking on Prospect Street and landscaping for the space in front of the elevator tower. There are plenty of other projects around the building that will still need funding as well. The Session has authority to make these kinds of decisions about the spending of these funds.

WWAARRNNEERR PPEEOOPPLLEE && MMOORREE SSPPEECCIIAALLNNOOTTEESS

DRIVERS NEEDED FOR HOMEBOUND MEMBERS

As we mentioned in recent issues of the MEMO, the Warner Board of Deacons is looking for people who would be willing to provide transportation on an occasional basis for those homebound folk who need rides to Sunday services. If you are interested, please contact any deacon or the church office at (301) 949-2900.

COME TO A FREE BRASS CONCERT AT ASBURY VILLAGE

New Brass, a brass quintet that includes Warner’s Bill Burns, presents “Baroque to Jazz,” a free concert on Friday, March 11. The performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Rosborough Theatre, Asbury Methodist Village, 301 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Come and enjoy!

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WEDNESDAY EVENING LENTEN SERIES CONTINUES AT WARNER

You are invited to come to Warner Church on Wednesdays (March 2, 9, and 16) at 6:00 p.m. for our continuing Lenten “Supper and Supplication: Prayer Feast.” We begin with a simple soup and bread meal in the

Common Room, followed by a Bible study and discussion about prayer in the Trinity Room. Come and feed your spirit!

WARNER’S LCYC HAS OPENINGS FOR 2016-2017

Our Learning Center for Young Children (LCYC) is now accepting applications for enrollment in the 2016-17 school year. The LCYC is a play-based co-operative preschool for children aged 18 months to 4 years. For more information, please call the LCYC office (301-949-2933).

REMEMBERING BOB LYNCH

We note with sadness and fond remembrance the passing of Robert Lynch, Warner member for over 60 years. Bob died on February 15. His health had not been good for a while, but he was able to live at his house with good care that had been established. Some of you might remember his wife, Margaret, who died a number of years ago. Bob Lynch served in the U.S Navy in World War II, and later worked for the FBI. He was a lifetime member of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department. A funeral service, with an honor guard of local firefighting personnel, was held on Sunday, February 21 at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home in Silver Spring. Memorial gifts can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please be in prayer for all who experience Bob's death as a loss.

A STEPHEN MINISTER CAN HELP YOU

For someone who will listen and help you find the spiritual resources to get through a tough time, call the Stephen Ministry leader Barbara Jaquette (301-593-2875) or call Rev. Hill at the church office.

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WWAARRNNEERR PPEEOOPPLLEE

1 Jennifer Letizia

2 Luke Gillette, Abigail Massey

4 Matthew Carlson, Louise MacDonald

5 Diane Schroeder

6 Antonio Robinson

8 Susie Sun

9 Bruce Bowen

10 Larry Pinkus

11 Emily Bragg

12 Mark Fischetti, Tim Geiger, Kitty Scott

14 Joan Bannon, Geoff Cope, Glee Lohm

15 Kirby Lawrence Hill, Kimberly Moody

17 Robert Gillette, Shalini Puri

18 Charles Castner

19 Pamela Dunn

20 Elizabeth Bunn, Alice Castner, Karen Cook

24 Ida Yoder

25 Ann Jacob Smith

26 Robert Swendiman

28 Ruth Harvey

29 Hannah Cope, Doug Seeley

31 Elnora Gloss, Dawn Rhine

NEXT MEMO ISSUE

Please submit articles and notices for the April issue of the Warner MEMO by March 20, Palm Sunday. To all of our contributors: You may send your material via disk or typed hardcopy to the church office, or via e-mail to [email protected] …and we thank you for your contributions!

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10123 Connecticut Avenue

Kensington, MD 20895

301-949-2900

FAX 301-933-7704

Home Page http://www.warnermemorial.org

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Pastor: Rev. Kirby Lawrence Hill

Director, Youth & Education: Jan Moody

Music Director: Peter Smeallie

Organist: Sungho Paik

Director, Learning Center for Young Children: Karen Murphy

301-949-2933

Administrative Assistant: Dina Bickel

Stephen Ministry Contact: Barbara Jaquette

301-593-2875

MEMO Editors: Tiff Carroll & Sharon Allen

MEMO e-mail: [email protected]