Music Ministry guitar classes....
           
The music ministry team is currently conducting guitar classes in the choir room at the north end of the gym every Tuesday.
 
We will have three sessions:
·Beginner class is from 4:30-5:00p.m.  
The class is open to all ages.  You just need a guitar.  Reading music is not a requirement. 
· There will be two intermediate classes for those who have a basic understanding of playing chords and perhaps have attended previously:
                5:15 - 5:45 p.m.
                6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
               
The music sessions are open to all ages.  They are basic introduction to playing chords to accompany singing.  Call a friend to join you.  It is a great way to have fun and learn something new
 
If there is anyone who has borrowed a guitar and will not be attending lessons at this time, please return it so that the new students may use it.   And if there is anyone who has a guitar and would like to donate it to the church for student use, please see Laurie Schofield.  There is always someone who is interested in trying but is reluctant to purchase a guitar.
 
If you have any questions, please see, call or e-mail Laurie Schofield - 877-5290 - l.schofield@roadrunner.com

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Gleaning is picking up good useable food that the automated harvesters have missed.  The food is then taken to area food pantries where it is distributed to low income families in need of food.  The only skill involved in gleaning is the ability to bend over and put something in a basket.  The only cost is some time.  The rewards are a great feeling that in the name of Christ you've helped to feed people who are hurting. 
 
Crops that are gleaned in this area are diverse, including sweet corn, pickles, kohlrabi, apples, potatoes, and tomatoes.  Gleaning projects take place at a variety of places and times, so you can pick the ones that fit your schedule.  Some are very close.  For example, Melinda Grant, helped glean sweet corn recently right in the Monclova area.  Gleaning projects have a starting time, but you can choose to stay any length of time that you choose.  You can go individually or as a family.  Gleaning projects provide great opportunities for teaching children how to serve others.
 
Gleaning projects often come up quickly, so our District office has devised a system of email alerts that can be sent directly to you and will even include a map to the site.  If you are interested in being "on call" to hear about gleaning projects as they develop, please put your name, email address, and phone number on the sheet located on the hallway bulletin board.  Knowing who is interested in gleaning will also help us communicate with each other to do some car pooling if you so desire. 
 
I encourage you to give this simple but wonderful way to serve a try!
--Pastor Tom