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March 28, 2011

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, April 3, 2011, the Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year A)

"But let us not put our sights too high. We do not have to be saviors of the world! We are simply human beings, enfolded in weakness and in hope, called together to change our world one heart at a time." Jean Vanier - Becoming Human

Peace of Christ Always,

George

Services

Wednesday at Noon

Service of Healing and Wholeness

All God's Children

Wednesday, March 30^th at 6:00 pm.

Please join us this Wednesday evening in the Donnell Building at 6 pm for a special presentation by Rev. Michael McLaughlin. All God's Children is a ministry of outreach that began just a few years ago; it serves underprivileged children in Manchester, Tennessee. A light meal will be provided.

Church of the New Covenant Art Show

Thursday, March 31st at 6:00 pm.

Part of our mission is to serve the children of our community. When I was working at Church of the New Covenant one of the things that I started was the Community Arts Festival. It is an opportunity for the children in the community to showcase their artistic abilities and for the congregation to partner with the area schools. I urge everyone who is able to come; not only for the great art, but to see how easy it is to partner with schools and make something big happen! Mavis Stevens, who coordinated this years event, will be our guest next Wednesday, April 6 to share with us her experience. If you need a ride on March 31, I will be leaving the church at 5:30 pm, let me know. Cell 404.784.0382.

In Christ,

George

Elders

The Session Nominating Committee is requesting nominations for the next class of elders. You may nominate yourself if you wish. Please contact one of the members in the nominating committee with suggestions. The nominating committee consists of Willa McGriff, Carl Line, Joan Everett, Mildred Brooks, and Sandra Straw.

Funeral Service

TRAMMELL, Charles (Major U.S. Army retired) was born May 3, 1938 to Hortense Davis Trammell and Lewis Trammell in Atlanta, GA "Grady baby". He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in the class of 1956. He attended Morehouse College and was a graduate of Campbell University in North Carolina. He had a distinguished military career which included serving in Germany and Korea during the Cold War. He also served his country with distinction during the Vietnam War. Charles was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was a proud member of the elite Big Red One. Charles' second retirement was from FORSCOM at Fort McPherson in 2001. Charles made his transition on March 24, 2011. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 11 AM in our Cascade Chapel. Interment Westview Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the chapel at 10:30 AM on the day of service. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Earline; sons, Charles (Yvonne), Gregory (Diana), and Richard (Cecilie); 7 grandchildren; brother, George Trammell (Carolyn); sister, Hortense Kelly (Frank); and a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made to the American Diabetes Association

225 Peachtree Street, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 320-7100. Public viewing today from 2 - 9 PM at Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd., SW (Corner of Cascade Rd. near I-285) 404-349-3000 mbfh.com.