rev. eric and matt on the great salt flats in utah as...
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Rev. Eric and Matt on the Great Salt Flats in Utah as they travelled cross country.
Often, when the Apostle Paul would show up in a new city he would greet them with a salutation such as, “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” He would then spend the next couple of months trying to con-vince people who lived in the city to welcome him, or at the very least, give him a listen in-stead of casting stones at him. This sounds hor-rific, but thankfully I wouldn’t know.
Danville Congregational Church, as I greet you today, I have to say that Matt and I have been extended such an extravagant welcome! Even before our arrival we had Facebook messages and emails inviting us to coffee and dinner. When we finally parked our cars after the 3,700 mile journey, you greeted us with a welcome BBQ for children and families hosted by the
search committee. When I arrived in my office that first day, your staff welcomed me with a smile and willingness to help in any capacity possible. On my first Sunday, I was greeted by all of you with so much warmth and enthusiasm. In the weeks that have followed, many of you have called, emailed, or have stopped in just to say ‘hi.’
In the next few days, weeks, and months ahead I know that we will be entering a period of tran-sition—a time of the “already and not yet.” Dur-ing this time, know that as your new Associate Minister I am also one of your pastors. What does this mean, you might ask? While I do have a particular focus with our children, youth and families, if you find yourself in need of a pastoral presence or in need of pastoral care, please do not hesitate to call the church office or send me an email at [email protected]. Through-out this interim period, I will be working closely with Bob Hardy, our Moderator, Kristina Kelchner and Bill Armstrong, our Vice Moderators, and church Council, so that we may move forward together and follow the Spirit’s call.
Beloved, it is my belief that God has brought us together to partner in ministry so that we may offer a place of peace and hope. So, now, let us do just that—let us join together and continue with the work we have been called to do. Thanks be to God!
Grace and Peace,
September 2015
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Church Staff
The Rev. Eric Sherlock, Associate Minister
Julie Herndon, Music Director Lynda Manstrom, Office Manager Jennifer Uhlich, Office Assistant Jessika Suter, Nursery Attendant Janice Inman, Preschool Director
Church Officers Bob Hardy, Moderator Bill Armstrong and Kristina Kelchner, Vice Moderators Betty McCabe, Treasurer Gary Dowell, Financial Secretary Tim Booher, Church Clerk
Commissioners
Dee Brook and Brett Clark, Buildings and Grounds Laura Beaver, Children’s Ministries Kyra Kennedy and Joyce Klassen, Church Family Betsy Hosick and Cheryl Pierson, Faith Journeys Larry Berlin, Membership Marianne Clark, Outreach Larry Berlin and Trish Moosbrugger, Stewardship Diane Hardy and Polly Smith, Worship Deborah Daily, Youth Ministries
Preschool Board Janet Apostolo, Nancy Dowell, Dave Halseth, Krista Hixon, Janice Inman, Anne Seiler
Pastor Anton’s Pastoral Relations
Committee: Mary Deauclaire, Julie Gren-ley, Glenyse Henschel, Krista Hixon, Tim Seiler, Karl Weisgraber
www.danvillechurch.org
www.dayspringpreschool.org
Danville Congregational Church is an Open and Affirming church, welcoming all of God’s people – of diverse race, gender, sexual orientation, family sta-tus, economic condition, and physical, mental and emotional ability.
Telephone: (925) 837-6944
Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9 AM – 3 PM
Worship Sunday at 9:30 AM
Everyone is welcome!
Second Hour Schedule
September 6 Communion Sunday – Church Picnic September 13 Commission Meetings September 20 Survey of Projects from Outreach Commission September 27 Circle Sunday
Godly Play Schedule
September 6 Family Worship (No GP) September 13 Circle of the Church Year September 20 Creation September 27 The Flood and the Ark
Please remember that the Deacons are available to pray with you or take your prayer request at any time. We can pray individually (privately) or pass your request to the whole Diaconate or the church-wide Prayer Support Team. Please feel free to con-tact any Deacon with your requests for prayer, or to be a part of the Prayer Support Team. Prayer requests can also be e-mailed to [email protected].
Bette Felton Judy Leach Peggy Gierke Donna Lenhardt Joanne Haney Mary Kay McClure Nancy Hill Kim Michaud Karen Kawaguchi Judi Weisgraber Nan Karns Bob Wilkens
Our Vision
At Danville Congregational Church we welcome you to a progressive spiritual community that is open and affirming, celebrates differences, and encourages alternate views. We explore the Bible with curiosity and enthusiasm, taking it seriously but not literally. Taking Christ’s call passionately to love our neighbor, we extend our faith into action for the betterment of all. Wherever you are on life’s journey, we offer you a place of peace and hope.
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In September, the rhythm of the summer starts to fade and a sense of change is in the air; our sights set on the school year and the holidays, not far off. I know: “how could he say such a thing”? But, there are many of us that have been through both minor and major transitions this summer and are glad that September is here as an opportunity to be more settled and focused.
My family was one of those that have just recently completed an adventurous home sale in order to move all the way to Danville. For some reason it was more difficult than expected, adding to the other transitions and changes that have occurred at DCC this summer. But we move ever forward as God calls us to be in greater service.
Next month’s focus is a sight of optimistic high hopes, excitement and support of our beloved church family to serve as a place of respite, support, love and nurturing on our busy path of life.
In September we will have guest Senior UCC Pastors to fill the pulpit and guide us on our journey with God. September 27 will be Rev. Eric’s turn at the helm. A committee is forming to help discern and hire our Interim Minister; please let me know if you are interested in joining the team.
We again give thanks for the love and energy that Rev. Laura and Rev. Anton brought to the DCC con-gregation and we’ll miss them. We look forward to-gether along with the great leadership of our congregation, Rev. Eric, and all the faith we can muster because with God, all is well and all will be well. Blessings in peace,
Dear DCC Friends,
Henza and I would like to thank you for the many phones calls, emails, cards and personal conversa-tions during these last weeks. You have been “the balm in Gilead” that we sing of so often in worship. We depart from Danville with memories of wonderful people who care deeply about their church and about each other. There are many memories of how our lives were touched by yours.
May Christ’s peace accompany you on your separate and collective journeys.
In His name,
Anton and Henza
1 – Ned Kovach 3 – Joshua Shupe-Shellooe 14 – Norm & Millie Palmer (anniversary) Savanah Ruhlin 15 – Betsy Hosick 16 – Angie Orris 18 – Nancy Halseth, Jennifer Kawaguchi 20 – Craig Seiler 21 – Keith Beck 22 – Angie Ruhlin, Diane Stein, Dolores Thomas 25 – Millie Palmer 27 – Karen Kawaguchi 28 – Nicole Noga Please enter your birthday and/or anniversary on the calendar in Koinonia Hall if you would like to
be celebrated on your special day!
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We’d love to hear about your joys and concerns. If you have something you would like to share in the next newsletter, please send it to Kim Michaud by September 21.
Prayers of Healing and Concern...
Bill Armstrong, recovering from gall bladder sur-gery
Norman Bardsley, recovering from Guillain-Barré syndrome
Ligaya Marston, recovering from gall bladder surgery
Sylvia Martino’s daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Pete Yamamoto, whose farm has been threatened by wildfires in northern Washington state
Mary Kay McClure’s mother Jean McClure Kevin Shellooe’s mother Dorothy Shellooe, re-
covering from a bad fall Richard and Diane Stein’s daughter Eleisha, re-
covering from knee surgery
Prayers of Sympathy…
Gail and Brett Clark, on the death of Gail’s mother Muriel Unverferth on August 2
Judy Daugherty on the death of her husband Cid Daugherty
Barb Peterson and Betsy Hosick, on the death of Barb’s brother-in-law Carl Benedict on July 28
Prayers of Joy…
Bill Armstrong and Tim Booher on the birth of their fourth grandson Maddex Daniel Miller (7 lbs, 15 oz) on July 28. Mom and baby are doing fine.
Janis and Randy Jang on the baptism of their two grandsons, Nolen Gregory Koutsouros and Beau Randal Koutsouros, on August 2
Rev. Eric Sherlock and Matt Wintheiser on their arrival in California. Welcome to DCC, Eric and Matt!
Continued Prayers…
Bruce Blair Miriam Boorman Steve and Phebe Carniglia Barbara Evans Peggy Gierke Nancy Hill Millie Palmer Howard Spinner Connie Wadsworth
Lots of thanks to everyone for the cards, Facebook posts, visits and calls during my recovery. I am so grateful and blessed! — Bill Armstrong
Thank you to everyone in our DCC Family for your thoughts and prayers to our family on the passing of our mother two weeks ago. — Gail and Brett Clark
To those who called, sent cards and emails, and to everyone who prayed for me, thank you. I am truly grateful. You certainly know how to help someone recover quickly. — Caryl Krotz
Many thanks to my dear friends at DCC for your prayers and expressions of concern. My mother came home last Monday after 2 1/2 months and four hospital stays. She is doing well . . . and so am I. — Mary Kay McClure
Howie and I would like to thank all of you who have sent us prayers, thoughts, calls, and cards regarding Howie’s recent illness. — Priscilla Spinner
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All-Church Family Picnic Sunday, September 6
The Church Family Commission is delighted to an-nounce that we are planning an all-church family pic-nic/BBQ following church service on Sunday, September 6, right here at our DCC campus. Church Family will organize the main dish and we’ll ask for potluck on appetizers, salads, and desserts, so get out your favorite recipes to practice!! If you’d like to help organize in some way please contact Joyce Klassen.
Choir Returns!
First Rehearsal September 10
First Sunday
September 13
No auditions required, just the desire to sing! For more information, contact Julie Herndon.
Come Ring Handbells With Us! Rehearsals Begin September 13
Playing bells is FUN! If you can read music, we’ll teach you all you need to know about handbells! We play for Sunday services, and currently rehearse on Sunday nights from 5:45–7:30 PM. We are also ex-panding the handbell ministry to play out in the com-munity.
Talk to the director, Mary Deauclaire, or any of the current handbell ringers if you’d like to know more. Or maybe you just want to check us out . . . if so, we’ll invite you to a rehearsal!
From the Worship Commission
Choir robes will be cleaned in preparation of the choir’s return to worship on September 13. Note that choir practice is scheduled to resume on September 10. Auditions are not required to join the choir, only a sincere desire to sing and have fun with the joyful members of the DCC music team.
Handbell Choir rehearsals are also going to start on September 13. A workshop is being planned and it’s being described as a terrific learning opportunity for bell ringers old and new.
We are researching purchasing a new music light for the Organ Console.
Please note that the baptismal font will be a perma-nent fixture in the sanctuary.
We would like to remind everyone that Sunday ver-bal announcements are to be kept to only two. It will be on a first-come, first-served guideline. Should you need to make a verbal announcement, please send a request to either Diane Hardy or myself. The re-quest needs to be received by the Friday prior to Sunday service. This only refers to the verbal an-nouncements; the bulletin will continue to publish other church announcements.
The next few months will be busy and we will need everyone’s cooperation and patience.
Blessings,
Polly Smith and Diane Hardy
Mark Your Calendar for Circle Sunday on September 27
No Meetings—Just Fun
Socialize with your Circle during Second Hour
Participate in some Friendly Circle Competition
It’s All About Enjoying Each Other’s Company
Don’t Miss It!
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Big Thanks to Our Work Day Volunteers!
Have you noticed some attractive improvements around the church? Buildings and Grounds had a week of work, starting with painting the fire hydrant and sprinkler valves before putting rocks around that
area, the flagpole area, the empty bed at the far end of the parking lot, and chips all around Kairos and Koinonia. During this work week plants were trimmed, including the grape vines in Dayspring’s playground area. Most of that work was done on Monday when the temperature was 102 degrees, so a huge thanks to the work crew: Dee Brook, Brett Clark, Alice Donovan, Bob Donovan, Judy Halden, Dave Halseth, and Walt Torgersen. Later that week Brett built a planter box in the Dayspring playground area and Walt repaired blinds and many toys for the pre-school. A huge thank you goes to all these dedicated volunteers—give them a word of thanks when you see them!
What Is the DCC Prayer Team?
The DCC Prayer Team is a group of individuals who carry concern and compassion for those in need of spiritual support and who commit to taking those concerns to God in prayer.
Begun in 2002, there are currently 40 individuals participating in this quiet ministry. We each pray whenever and however we wish. We pray over health issues, grief, concerns, gratitude and joy.
If you have a prayer request, you may send it to [email protected], or you may give it to Pastor Eric or any of the deacons. Prayer requests are sent out to the team via email as soon as possi-ble after they are received. All requests for prayer are confidential unless offered during Sunday wor-ship or permission to share information has been given.
If you would like to join the Prayer Team or if you have questions or suggestions, please let me know. It is truly an honor to be a part of this ministry of caring and concern.
–Kim Michaud
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isaiah 40:31
Friday Lunchtime Book Study: Laudato Si’ – On the Care of
Our Common Home, by Pope Francis
Study Begins September 11
A lunchtime book study of Laudato Si’ – On the Care of Our Common Home, by Pope Francis will begin on Septem-ber 11. In his second encycli-cal, Pope Francis draws all Christians into a dialogue with every person on the planet about our common home. We as human beings are united by the concern for
our planet, and every living thing that dwells on it, especially the poorest and most vulnerable. Pope Francis’ letter joins the body of the Church’s social and moral teaching, draws on the best scientific re-search, providing the foundation for the ethical and spiritual itinerary that follows. Laudato Si’ outlines: The current state of our common home The Gospel message as seen through creation The human causes of the ecological crisis Ecology and the common good Pope Francis’ call to action for each of us
The book is available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Please bring your lunch if you like. The study will take place each Friday from 12-1 PM, beginning September 11 for 6 weeks, in the Library.
Did you know? All Circle members are welcome to help with cleanup after Fellowship Time for your Circle’s Sunday (even if your main task was being a greeter or usher). Many hands make light work!
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. – Ecclesiastes 4:9
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Save the Dates for Upcoming Church Family Events!
We are excited for share with you that we’re plan-ning some amazing events for us to gather, have fun and strengthen our wonderful DCC community. Please mark the dates below on your calendars and watch out for more information as we get closer to each event! For the evening events we will plan to organize child care/babysitting so as many adults as possible can join us for the fun!
Sept 6 – Labor Day weekend – All- Church Family Picnic Oct 2-4 – All-Family Camp at Camp Cazadero Oct 10 – Potluck & Dominos Dec 5 – Holiday Happenings – adult wine and appetizers party Feb 6 – Mardi Gras party – Adult event – Live band and great food!
Men’s Lunch Gathering September 24 – October 29
The men of DCC have been meeting for breakfast or lunch for fellowship and discussion since spring 2006, almost 10 years ago. The group changes as peo-ple come and go, and for many these gatherings have been very meaningful and thought-provoking.
This year we will have our first series starting September 24 at noon and con-tinuing for 6 Thursdays through Octo-
ber 29. We will be meeting at the Brass Door, 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583, in the Executive Room. Please note the change of venue. All men of the church are welcome for a time to get to know each other and discuss topics relevant to our religious life.
Before each meeting we send out an email reminder including a proposed topic, relevant readings, and some questions to consider; if you would like to be added to the address list and are not there already, please let Dave Hill know.
Faith Journeys Recommended Read for September: The New Jim Crow
by Michelle Alexander
Once in a great while a book comes along that changes the way we see the world and helps to fuel a nationwide social movement. The New Jim Crow is such a book. Praised by Harvard Law professor Lani Guinier as “brave and bold,” this book directly challenges the notion that the election of Barack Obama signals a new era of colorblindness. With dazzling candor, legal scholar Michelle Alexander argues that “we have not ended racial caste in America; we have merely redesigned it.” By targeting black men through the War on Drugs and decimating communities of color, the U.S. criminal justice system functions as a contemporary system of racial control—relegating millions to a permanent second-class status—even as it formally adheres to the principle of colorblindness. In the words of Benjamin Todd Jealous, president and CEO of the NAACP, this book is a “call to action.”
Called “stunning” by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Levering Lewis, “invaluable” by the Daily Kos, “explosive” by Kirkus, and “profoundly necessary” by the Miami Herald, this updated and revised paperback edition of The New Jim Crow, now with a foreword by Cornel West, is a must-read for all people of conscience.
We are looking for writers to contribute interviews for the Member Spotlight. Each month we will focus on an individual or a couple from our congregation and share their lives and achievements. This could be a great way for a budding journalist to get expe-rience, or for a longtime writer to give back to our church community. Please contact the office if inter-ested!
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Come to Camp!
DCC Church Camp at Camp Cazadero October 2 – 4
Registrations due by September 11
We want YOU to join us for a very special weekend in October, as we gather together as a community of friends and faith in the sacred space of Camp Caza-dero. There will be opportunities for hiking, napping, swimming, singing, basketball, games, learning, crafts, worship, meditation, a talent show, and Sun-day morning worship among the redwoods.
Leave your cell phones, laptops, and committee agendas behind! Grab your family and friends and join us under the fall leaves and wide stars for friend-ship, relaxation, and sacred conversation about our shared journeys of faith and what Danville Congre-gational Church means to each of us.
Who: Everyone at DCC! Singles, couples, kids, grandparents, friends. All are welcome.
Where: Camp Cazadero, 2.5 hour drive from DCC, northwest of Santa Rosa near Guerneville.
When: Friday evening, October 2, through Sunday afternoon, October 4.
Lodging: Cabins with bunk beds and mattresses, bathrooms and heaters.
Meals Provided: Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Sunday breakfast and lunch (Friday din-ner on your own).
Camp Team: Kristina Kelchner, Susan Bray, Trish Moosburger, and Amy Furber-Dobson.
Carpooling: Yes! Please indicate your interest in carpooling when you register.
As an added bonus, we have been invited to share the camp space along with meals and fellowship with about 20-30 members of the First Congregational Church of Sonoma (yes, this includes former DCC pastor Alan Kelchner and wife Susan!). Sonoma FCC has a long history of church camp at Camp Caz, so they will be wonderful companions for the weekend.
For more information and to register for camp, con-tact Kristina Kelchner or the church office. Camp registrations are due by September 11, so get out your calendars and get signed up! We hope to see you there!
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Witness Our Welcome’s 13th Annual Interfaith Worship Celebration
Sunday, October 25
“Love Will Guide Us!” Come celebrate God’s inclusive love welcoming all of God’s children: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Straight Allies. Rev. Dr. Justin Tanis of the Center for Lesbian and Gay Stud-ies in Berkeley will be preaching. We will give away the Spirit Award, share about the past and future of marriage equality, and listen to a wonderful perfor-mance by the Oakland East Bay Gay Men’s Chorus!
The WOW celebration is sponsored by more than 30 congregations and organizations, including PFLAG and the Rainbow Community Center. A reception will follow, hosted by PFLAG.
When: Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 4:30 PM
Where: Lynnewood United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton (across from the aquatic center)
Questions? Call 925-934-4208
Summer Handbells at Lake Tahoe
Janis Jang and Mary Deauclaire from your DCC Handbell Ensemble attended Zephyr Point Handbell Conference July 26-30 on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Julie Chew (Janis’s sister from Oakland) and Susan and Alan Kelchner (from Sonoma) were also among the 56 musicians who came from CA, NV, AZ, OH and KY. Mary and Susan had a great time ringing next to each other during the Mass Ringing (all 56 musicians playing together in one humongous bell choir).
Save the Date – Walk or Hike in October CWS/CROP Hunger Walk, October 4
Hike for Shelter, October 18
The annual Central Contra Costa Church World Ser-vice CROP Hunger Walk will take place Sunday after-noon, October 4, and SHELTER, Inc.’s Mount Diablo Hike for Shelter will follow two weeks later—Sunday, October 18. Make plans to choose one of these great events, get out and make a difference as an individ-ual or a group! The CWS/CROP Walk raises funds for Church World Service's food ministry programs (75%) and for our local Winter Nights Shelter (25%) through sponsorship of afternoon walkers (including dogs) on an easy route in Walnut Creek. Hike for Shelter offers four morning hikes, from an easy stroll to a strenuous summit hike, to raise funds and awareness for SHELTER, Inc.’s programs to end homelessness for Contra Costa families and veter-ans. Go to ShelterHike.org for Hike for Shelter infor-mation and on-line registration. Contact Doug Leich for more information on either of these events.
Sunday, September 13 at 8:30 AM RSVP by September 6
Calling all 6th graders and parents! You are invited to attend a Welcome Breakfast on Sunday, September 13 at 8:30 AM in Kairos Hall. This year will be an exciting year in Youth Group, and Rev. Eric along with the youth advisors would like to officially welcome you to Youth Group! If you plan to attend, please RSVP by September 6 to Rev. Eric at [email protected], or by calling the office at (925) 837-6944.
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Youth Events
Sunday, September 6 9:30 AM All-Church Family Worship Service 10:30 AM All-Church Family Picnic
Sunday, September 13 8:30 AM 6th Grade Breakfast in Kairos Hall 9:30 AM Worship & So What? 4:30 – 7:30 PM Youth Group Kickoff Pool Party at the Dailys’ House
Sunday, September 20 9:30 AM Worship & So What? 6 – 8 PM Youth Group
Sunday, September 27 9:30 AM Worship & So What? 6 – 8 PM Youth Group
Youth Group Kickoff!
Sunday, September 13, 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Join us at the pool as youth (grades 6–12) and their families come together for fun, fellowship, and to find out what’s in store for the coming year! Please bring a dish to share and any meat/veggie you want grilled. Hosted by the Daily family at their home, 166 Joaquin Circle, Danville. For any questions, please contact either Rev. Eric at [email protected] or youth commissioner Deborah Daily at [email protected].
Vacation Bible Camp was a great success this year – many thanks to all our wonderful volunteers!
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Well-Prepared Students Head
Back to School Many thanks to all of the generous donors who provided 35 new backpacks stuffed with school supplies and nine gift cards for back-to-school clothes and shoes, all for children of homeless, formerly-homeless, and at-risk families who are participating in SHELTER, Inc. and Contra Costa Interfaith Housing programs. The first 13 backpacks were for SHELTER, Inc. kids going to school in Brentwood, where back-to-school day was a very early July 28. We also provided backpacks for another 14 SHELTER, Inc. students going back to school in other parts of Contra Costa County in late August. All of our SHELTER, Inc. kids this year are children of military veterans who have struggled with homelessness and found help with SHELTER, Inc. via a federally-funded program called Supportive Services for Veteran Families. We wish them all well in school this year.
Another eight backpacks stuffed with school supplies and a donation for Homework Club supplies went to Contra Costa Interfaith Housing (CCIH), who provided this e-news thank-you message:
“Thanks to the outpouring of support from donors and volunteers, low-income and formerly homeless students are ready to start the school year. More than 165 students received backpacks loaded with school supplies, prepping students for academic success. These essential resources, paired with afterschool Homework Club help, give students the confidence they need to tackle the school year. Thank you for making this happen!”
Speaking of Homework Club, CCIH is always on the lookout for volunteer after-school tutors to help their students with their homework. If you would like to give this a try, contact Carol Gilliland or Doug Leich at DCC, or Gloria Bertolozzi (925-448-2004) at CCIH.
As Dayspring Preschool’s fifth school year and sum-mer session came to a close, we again had to say farewell to many wonderful children and their fami-lies who will be moving on to elementary schools. It is always difficult to see them leave!
We were especially touched by the thank you note we received from one of those families, who moved here in 2013 from China and enrolled their 3 year old daughter. She spoke no English, and was under-standably distraught for the first few days! In no time, the staff had calmed her and won her trust. Two years later, she is completely ready for success in Kindergarten and beyond. The mother wrote, “We are honestly so blessed to have found Dayspring and so thankful Dayspring accepted [our daughter]. Thank you for taking such loving care of [our daugh-ter]. I can see her growth. She start to make friends. And she always love to go to school. English is not my first language, but even in Chinese, words can't express how grateful we are.”
Luckily, many Dayspring families will return with their younger children in the years to come, and they continue to refer their friends and neighbors to us. We are also blessed to welcome so many new young friends and their families to our exceptional commu-nity every year. Once again, we are virtually fully-enrolled, with only a few programs available and a wait list for almost every classroom! Many, many thanks to all of the DCC friends who work so hard, all year, to keep our facilities bright and beautiful, and help with Dayspring events. We love you!
The school year began with two Orientation meet-ings on Monday, August 24 (one for preschool fami-lies, one for pre-K families). Parents learned about Dayspring policies and procedures from Janice in Kairos Hall, while the children were introduced to their new classrooms, teachers, and classmates, and enjoyed a fun activity and craft project. Many weren’t ready to leave when their parents were!
Visit the Dayspring website at www.dayspringpre-school.org for more information!
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1:30 PM Women’s
Spiritual Formation Group
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10:30 AM Spiritual
Formation Group #3
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Communion Sunday
Olive Circle
9:30 AM Family Worship
Church Family Picnic
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1:30 PM Women’s
Spiritual Formation Group
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2:30 PM Tenant
Relations Committee
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9:00 AM Diaconate
Meeting
10:30 AM Spiritual
Formation Group #3
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
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Palm Circle
9:30 AM Worship and Godly Play
11:00 AM Commission Meetings
5:45 PM Handbells Rehearsal
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7:00 PM Dayspring
Preschool Board Meeting
7:00 PM Finance
Committee
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7:00 PM Council Meeting
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1:30 PM Women’s
Spiritual Formation Group
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10:30 AM Spiritual
Formation Group #3
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
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Ingathering
Pine Circle
9:30 AM Worship and Godly Play
11:00 AM Outreach Projects
Survey
5:45 PM Handbells Rehearsal
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7:00 PM PFLAG
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10:00 AM Prayer Shawl
Ministry
1:30 PM Women’s
Spiritual Formation Group
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10:30 AM Spiritual
Formation Group #3
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
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Willow Circle
9:30 AM Worship and Godly Play
11:00 AM Circle Sunday
5:45 PM Handbells Rehearsal
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Dayspring Book Fair
9:00 AM Circles
Committee
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Dayspring Book Fair
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Dayspring Book Fair
1:30 PM Women’s
Spiritual Formation Group
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