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M A R C H 2 0 1 4

The Portland String Quartet will

join the Chancel Choir for the

annual Portland String Quartet Sunday on March 16. The Quartet will play

from repertoire as well as accompanying the choir in a program of Shaker

music. The tradi onal music of the Shakers will be celebrated throughout the

Sunday service. Original accompaniments

have been composed for the Quartet; the

choir will also sing a cappella, using original

arrangements by composer Kevin Seigfried.

His arrangements include ‘Benedic on’,

‘Gentle Words’ and ‘Lay Me Low’, among

others.

Portland String Quartet Sunday

The PSQ Joins

Woodfords Church for Worship

March 16, 10:00 AM

Gentle words, kindly spoken, O�en soothe the troubled mind,

While links of love are broken By words that are unkind.

Then O, thou gentle spirit, My constant Guardian be,

"Do to others," be my mo#o, "As I'd have them do to me."

-from Shaker song “Gentle Words”

Richard Dudley ...................... 3/1

Marilyn Spencer .................... 3/1

Ginny Camp ........................... 3/2

Michael Hickey ...................... 3/2

Rachel Taylor ......................... 3/2

Tom Newman ........................ 3/2

Martha Young ........................ 3/2

Warren Graumann................. 3/3

Sean Hagan............................ 3/3

Ede7e Flaker ......................... 3/4

Ellen Smith-Erb ...................... 3/4

Marion Leque ........................ 3/5

Nate Rhinehardt .................... 3/6

Glenn Dunne ......................... 3/8

Bill Doughty III ....................... 3/10

George Bouchard ................... 3/11

Chris Harris ............................ 3/11

Margaret Helming ................. 3/12

Rebecca Allen ........................ 3/13

Suzanne D’Bourget ................ 3/13

Carolyn Lambert .................... 3/13

Ken Hartwell .......................... 3/14

Don Hoffses ........................... 3/14

Brent Wooten ........................ 3/14

Allen Bingham ....................... 3/15

James Flaker .......................... 3/15

Jessica Webster ......................3/15

David Humphrey ....................3/16

Roberta Barker .......................3/17

Martha Cummings ..................3/17

Hannah Frey ...........................3/18

Tim Koster ..............................3/18

Alexa Helming ........................3/19

Leah Porcelli ...........................3/19

Mary August ...........................3/20

Bob Bencks .............................3/20

Adelyn Desrochers..................3/20

Carl Beyer ...............................3/21

Denise Skillings .......................3/22

Ben Walter .............................3/22

Emily Sprague .........................3/24

Cindy Stover ...........................3/24

Jane Crowley ..........................3/25

Lucille Clark ............................3/26

Elise Young .............................3/27

Roy Koster ..............................3/28

Bertha Cadigan .......................3/30

Elaine Nadzo...........................3/30

Mikayla McKee .......................3/31

Alan Nye .................................3/31

Devashree Thomson ...............3/31

2 The Woodfords Beacon

Happy March Birthday To...

Our Church Family Mourns The congrega on extends its blessings and prayers to Pamela

and Robert Meader and family upon the news of the death of

Pam’s mother, Edna Cressey of Portland, on January 25.

May her soul rest in peace.

Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be only one of the instruments, not the composer.

~Geoffrey B. Charlesworth

Happy March Anniversary To... Cheryl Honer-Hickey and Terry Hickey .... 03/21/1970

Bruce & Lorraine Canterbury ................... 03/28/1998

Bob & Laura Carten ................................. 03/30/1985

Denise & Howie Chadbourne ................... 03/29/2010

The Woodfords Beacon 3

The Season of Lent & Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday Worship—March 5, 7:00pm, Sanctuary

Ash Wednesday is the name given to the first day of the

season of Lent in which the pastor applies ashes to the

foreheads of Chris ans to signify an inner repentance. Ashes

were used in ancient mes to express mourning. Dus ng

oneself with ashes was the penitent’s way of expressing sorrow for their

sins and faults. It is an opportunity for spiritual renewal and repentance

for all Chris ans.

Mardi Gras Pancake Supper

YOU’RE SURE TO FLIP

OVER OUR PANCAKES! (including gluten-free)

Tuesday, March 4, 5:00pm, Memorial Hall

What’s for dinner? Pancakes! Come to Woodfords Church and eat your

fill of delicious pancakes and sausage! We will also have gluten-free

pancakes! The fun begins at 5:00pm! We’ll have masks for you to color and then wear as we celebrate Mardi

Gras Woodfords-style. Come fill up on pancakes and enjoy an evening of fun. (There is a sign

up sheet in the Cloister if you can help with this event.)


Re-imagining Eve for the 21st

Century Annual Women’s Retreat, May 2-4

For millennia, women have

borne the story of Eve as

their story. Decep on,

trickery and sin were laid

squarely on Eve’s shoulders

and therefore became the

characteris cs of all women

in both the secular and

religious world. In the

Middle Ages, St. Bernard

wrote, “Eve was the original

cause of all evil and her disgrace has come down to all other

women.” The story has been used to oppress and diminish women

since it was first passed on in oral tradi on. In more recent years,

the misplaced idea that Eve was the cause of all evil has even

impacted the jus ce system in cases of rape and domes c violence.

Today, writers and theologians interpret the story in a very different

manner. Many see it as a story about the human condi on (not the

female condi on) and about an emerging consciousness we all

experience as we mature. It’s reimagined as the story of the “loss of

childhood and the loss of innocence” and the beginning of human

responsibility and crea vity. In fact, Bill Moyers wrote, “This scene

reminds me of my mother who used to leave her freshly baked

sugar cookies right in the middle of the table, warm and invi ng,

but forbidden un l supper was over. If my mother meant this

tempta on to be a test of discipline to build our character, my

brother and I flunked. I think of this when I hear the story of the

Garden of Eden. If God didn’t want them to touch the tree, why

didn’t God place that forbidden fruit out of reach? On the other

hand, what is wrong with wan ng nourishment, pleasure, beauty

and wisdom?”

The Best Gi<s We Have to Give:

7-WEEK WRITING PROGRAM February 28—April 11, 9:30am-11:30am;

In this free 7- week course we will put pens and

pencils to paper and mine some of the gold of our

lives. We will remember and tell some of the stories of our lives that we

can’t and must not forget, our legacy for ourselves and those we love.

What have we learned? What do we know? What do we s ll want to

create? This is an invita on to be ourselves and express ourselves in our

own words, to find the angel wai ng in our words and experiences. Co-facilitators Sue Clark and Colleen Myers subscribe to the theory that

everyone has a strong, unique voice and everyone is a writer, always

crea ng story. We also believe that wri ng in groups offers

encouragement and support to play with our imagina on and memories

and to face what might be difficult in our stories. A crea ve wri ng

background is not required or expected. FMI and to register, please call

or email Sue 774-4651; [email protected].


When we gather this year for our Annual Women’s Retreat, the

weekend of May 2 – 4, we’ll have an opportunity to reframe Eve’s

story—and our story as women of the 21st century. Through

storytelling, art, music, fun and fellowship, we’ll discover that

instead of being the bearers of evil and deceit, we

are the bearers of a rich and powerful heritage of

crea vity, wisdom and vision. We’ll play and dance,

listen and contemplate, sing and worship together.

Please plan to join us as spring takes hold on the

sacred shores of Maine at the Marie Joseph

Spiritual Center in Biddeford Pool.

-Rev. Carolyn

To register for the retreat, please contact Sharon in the church

office ([email protected]) . The fee for the

Retreat weekend is $140 and includes 2 overnights and 6 meals. The

registra on deadline is April 27.


Notes from the Council of Ministries

The January Council mee ng was out of sync with the due

date for the Beacon and the February mee ng was this week,

but here is some informa on from January's gathering:

The Council had a wonderful discussion of what we mean when we say

“Stewardship”. As we commit to a se7led Music Director and a brand

new posi on in Spiritual Growth, as well as stretching to accomplish our

commitment to dedicate a full 10% of our pledges to funding missions

work, there is much for us to both vision and discuss. Look forward to

more informa on about stewardship opportuni es soon.

At our February mee ng we an cipate having a number of discussions

surrounding our staffing models and personnel. We will be looking at

some elements of our Personnel Manual in light of new roles, and hope

to receive updates from the ac ve and dedicated folks on our two current

search commi7ees.

The Council is very pleased to let you all know that Rev. Elaine Armstrong

has agreed, enthusias cally, I might add, to serve the church as our new

Safe Church Coordinator. Many thanks to Adrienne-Marie Wilson, who

has been in that role for several years. So many tasks at Woodfords can

be done by our dedicated and skilled volunteers, and we greatly

appreciate those who serve in their areas of exper se!

Here's hoping that the groundhog was right and that the winter is

drawing to a close!

-Tom Campbell,

Moderator

UCC Women’s Celebra?on IX

March 28-30, 2014, Portland Maine

“Together We Can…”

The New England Women’s Celebra on takes place every 4 years at

various loca ons– this year it’s in Portland! A variety of workshops and

speaker meals will be offered. FMI www.uccwomenscelebra on.org. The

purpose of the Celebra on, organized by women, is to reach women in

the pews and to involve them in learning and sharing their faith beyond

their local church. Scholarships are available– just call the church office.


Fellowship LYRIC THEATRE

“Into the Woods” Saturday, March 1

We’ll gather at 6:00pm in the Woodfords Church

Parlor and then carpool to the Lyric Theatre in

South Portland for the 8:00pm show. Please see Pam Barrows or Becky

Barrows regarding ckets. A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A witch

who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and

Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale. When a baker and his wife learn

they've been cursed with childlessness by the witch next door, they

embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell,

swindling Cinderella, Li#le Red Ridinghood, and Jack (with the beanstalk)

along the way—with interes5ng results! This musical is not to be missed!!

Sunday School News

Sunday School Luncheon

Sunday, March 23rd On Sunday, March 23rd, there will be a lunch for the

Sunday School—children, teachers, helpers, parents—

aYer church in Memorial Hall. The focus will be

Pilgrim Lodge and their camp programs. If you haven't been to PL, this

will be a good me to learn about this special Maine Conference of the

United Church of Christ church camp. Come join us and celebrate good

memories if you've already gone to PL! P.S. If you’ve not heard about

Pilgrim Lodge, check it out on www.pilgrimlodge.org.

Bake Sale to Benefit Woodfords Weekend at Pilgrim Lodge

Sunday, March 30th Proceeds from the sale will help keep the cost

down of our fall retreat, give scholarships for

those in need, and enable us to hire a life

guard. Please bring baked goods individually

wrapped for $1 sales. Whole cakes, pies, and main

entrees also welcome. See Colleen McKee for

more details.


Grant Fund Yoga, Thursdays, 10:15am-11:15am, Parlor

$3 a class or $20 for each 10-week session. Please contact

Jennie at 774-8243 to register.

Lunch & Learn Presentations, First Friday of the Month,

11:30am - 12:30pm. Bring your own lunch; drinks & dessert

will be provided. PLEASE RSVP to Jennie 774-8243 or

[email protected].

(There will be time to ask questions at each presentation. IF not enough

people sign up beforehand, we will have to cancel—so it is important to

RSVP. Please RSVP by Monday of the week the Lunch and Learn is

scheduled.)

• March 7, Parents Corner- Cool Emergency Responders’ Info (CERI)

with Pauly Jenness (who created CERI) – Come hear about the

‘flashlight’ Pauly created. We will also have magnets for you to take

home to put on the outside of your refrigerator to alert first

responders to the presence of your CERI inside the refrigerator. Be

sure to RSVP so we have enough materials for all interested. The

Grant Fund will supply all necessary supplies. • April 4, Parents Corner—“Healthy Brain, Healthy Body” with Bill

Kirkpatrick, Director. This brain health topic will cover nutrition,

activity, social engagement...the demonstrated link between

cardiovascular disease, diabetes, head trauma and increased risk for

dementia later in life. • May 2, Parents Corner—“Genealogy Stories & Resources” with Jodi

Moore- Jodi will take you down her road of discovery, including

interesting anecdotes and research trips. She will share how she

chronicled her findings into a detailed illustrated book spanning

many generations, including some unexpected twists and turns along

the way. Jodi has spent over ten years researching her family

genealogy. During that time she visited cemeteries, researched town

The Grant Fund Ac?vi?es For Woodfords Church Seniors 65+


records, and scoured the internet. She traced her family roots back

some 10 generations and has documented her research into two

volumes.

• June 6- To Be Announced

Book Club Thursday, March 13, 1:30pm, Reading Room

Grant Fund Book Club will meet to discuss the book,

The Hungry Ocean by Linda Greenlaw. The books

have been purchased for current members. New

members are welcome to get the book on your own

and join us for the discussion. Sometimes Jennie has

an extra copy so try calling before purchasing the

book first. If you are interested in joining book club, please contact Jennie

at 774-8243. Book Club meets the Second Thursday of the month at

1:30pm.

Grant Fund Luncheon, Friday, March 14,

11:30am, Memorial Hall

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your

Grant Fund friends with comfort food

and uplifting music. A lunch of haddock

chowder, rolls and dessert will be served

at 11:30 am. The Windham Primary

Chorus will entertain us at 12pm. Please

RSVP by Friday, March 7.

Bingo Social, Wednesday, March 19, 1:00pm, Parent’s Corner

Please join us for an aYernoon of friendship, fun and

BINGO! We will be playing for prizes and there will not be

any money involved. And, of course there will be some

yummy snacks and fun prizes! Please RSVP with Jennie at

774-8243 by Monday, March 17th.

Come Join Us!!


The Heifer Fair Another Moooooving Success!!

Another wonderful and successful Heifer Fair!! It wasn’t Christmas Eve,

but it sure had that feel of great an cipa on! So many thanks to

everyone who helped along the way—to the craYers and creators, ar sts

and bakers, and sellers and buyers!! To our friends, Jean and Sarah for

making cards long distance and delivering them in me for the fair. To all

the children for caring so much about strangers and for wan ng to make

the world a be7er place. So far we’ve raised over $1500!! If you intended

to make a dona on but haven’t so far– it’s NOT too late! Special thanks!! To Laurie Chiasson for her fun and crea ve clay

jewelry! To Larry Chiasson for his grilled cheese sandwiches. To Marge

Sampson for her prep me and ingredients for the grilled cheese

sandwiches. To Kathy Helming for her help in the kitchen. To Kris n

Hurley for help with making cards and for help with the bake sale. To

Elaine Nadzo for her fast selling fruit kabobs. To Sco7 Segal for sharing

his great earring making collec on. To Alison Murray for her ongoing

support. To Adrienne-Marie Wilson for se\ng up the Lounge the day of

the fair. To Brent Wooten, Flynn Ross, Lynne England, Jess Gellar, Barbara

Thomson, Leanne Walker, and Hannah Smith-Erb for their con nued

support, Sunday in, Sunday out and for their being anywhere and

everywhere they were needed on the big day. An especially Big Thanks to Amy Segal for her enthusiasm for Heifer and

for her great organizing of this important event. Amy kept notes from

last year—what worked, what we might change. She made big and fun

signage to keep it all clear and kept on top of it ALL through all her many

ac vi es connected with the Heifer Fair. The play “Beatrice’s Goat” gave us some wonderful ‘moments’—Sara

hugging her new goat and that beau ful group of children on stage

performing to a full chapel. Thanks to Barbara Thomson for taking the

ini a ve to write the play, for sharing her giY of words and her warmth

and humor with the children. Thanks to our Woodfords family for helping out our Heifer family in so

many ways!

-Ellen Smith-Erb,

Sunday School Superintendent


One Great Hour

of Sharing is an

ecumenical

organiza on (8 different denomina ons par cipate!) that provides 100%

of its funds for refugee relief and development; transforming the lives of

people in over 138 countries through health, educa on, agriculture, and

emergency relief ini a ves. It’s a mission for many by many. Woodfords

Church supports OGHS through a collec on which will be taken on March

30– look for OGHS envelopes in the pews.

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING SUNDAY

March

30th

Memorial Hall and Gym

Memorial Hall and the Gym are now

lovely spaces thanks to the

replacement of the ‘ n’ on the Gym

windows and the pain ng work that

was completed in January.

It is hoped that this will spark a lot of

interest in using these rooms for recep ons, fairs, forums, conferences…

If you are a member of a group looking for a space to host your recep on

(Engagement ? Wedding? Re rement?) or a forum or conference (we also

have several ‘break out’ rooms ) please suggest the Woodfords Church

Memorial Hall and/or Gym. Just call Sharon Stephenson in the church

office ([email protected]). We’ll do the rest!

We have a lot to offer—round tables and comfortable chairs, a

‘commercial’ kitchen, handicap accessibility, parking, stage, Steinway

grand piano, AV screens, and much, much more.

M A RC H L E C T I O N A R Y R E A D I NG S

3/2 Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2 or Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:16-21

MaOhew 17

3/9 Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19

MaOhew 4:1-11

3/16 Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17;

John 3:1-17 or MaOhew 17:1-9

3/23 Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42

330 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41

COMMUNION SUNDAY

Elements Team Keeley / England

Also Serving Friedrick / McKee / Nelson / Carten

Date Usher Team Head Deacons

3/2 4 Goodwin / Baldwin

3/9 3 Wilbur / Toner

3/16 2 Stewart / Flaker

3/23 1 Keeley / England

3/30 8 Nelson / Carten

DEACONS SCHEDULE


3/2 1

3/9 2

3/16 3

3/23 4

3/30 5

Date Coun?ng Team

COUNTING TEAM SCHEDULE


APRIL BEACON

Ar?cles due

March 20th

The Woodfords Beacon is published and edited by

Sharon Stephenson, Office Manager

[email protected]

Come Rock Around the World! In support of the Summer Academic Program of

The Portland Public Schools

Mul lingual and Mul cultural Center

Friday, March 21, 2014, Italian Heritage Center

Call 874-8135 for ckets! $25 in advance; $30 at the door This event helps fund the Mul lingual Summer Academic Program, a four-

week intensive summer school for English Language Learners (ELLs). The

goal of the program is to maintain and further develop English language

reading, wri ng, listening, and speaking skills gained during the school

year. It is a hands-on, developmentally appropriate, and child-centered

program with field experiences. The summer program for secondary

students focuses on academic reading and wri ng, and the vocabulary

that one needs to excel in math, science, and social studies. We are also

looking for Individual sponsorships. Call 874-8135 for more informa on

on how you can help support our program.

As always, it promises to be a fun-filled evening to remember with music,

dance, and foods from around the world! Tickets will help raise funds for

the Mul lingual Center's summer school for English Language Learners.

FMI h7p://www.portlandschools.org/schools/mul lingual/events/

rock.html.

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