WHPC Weekly Update                       June 3, 2016

 
This Sunday, June 5
 
Still Doing a New Thing?
 
8:15
Traditional Worship in the Chapel
9:30
Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary
10:30
Coffee and Fellowship in the Parlor
11:00
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

Family News

This Sunday in the Parlor
Visit with Lars and Maria Peterson and hear what God is doing in Afghanistan.

Forward in Faith Update
Activity, in Forward in Faith areas, is still ongoing - most notably addressing sanctuary acoustics.  Please know that we are not done yet!  We continue to make careful steps to refine the acoustics in the space.  Here are a few details about what is currently underway:
  • Bids have been received for a new monitor system in the choir loft which will enable the choir to hear adequately and, at the same time, cut down on the sonic interference happening throughout the room with our current arrangement.
  • Bids have been received for acoustical wall treatments in the balcony and main floor to help control some of the most problematic sound reflections identified by our acoustician and confirmed by our recent experimentation session.
  • Bids have been received for additional ADA approved assisted listening devices.
  • Another experimentation session has been scheduled for mid-June to determine the impact of re-aiming the main overhead speakers for more even coverage, plus trying other wall treatment suggestions
Given our current Forward in Faith budget status, we are taking a methodical and cautious experiment/treat/re-test approach to make the most cost-effective improvements possible.  The Forward in Faith team appreciates your continued patience.  We've come a long way since the re-dedication last year, but the team is well aware we still have work to do.

WHPC Labyrinth Dedication  
Sunday, June 12 following morning services.  Meet at the walking path just off the downhill parking lot.  Read about the labyrinth here.  
Sunday Morning Schedule for Children (K-5th)
June is Family Worship Month
9:30 - Worship together as a family
11:00 - Sunday School

Summer Sunday School Teachers Needed
K-5th grades.  Greatest need at 11:00.
Contact Mandi Richey

Christian Sports Camps 
WHPC is hosting two Triumph Camps this summer for boys and girls ages 5-12.
Register here
Don't throw out that gently used backpack!
Our homeless brothers and sisters are always in need of backpacks.  As you are wrapping up the school year, consider donating those gently used backpacks - or donate a new one - to Feed My People.  WHPC Student Ministry will be collecting them in the youth room now until the end of June.
Contact Kathy Hopke

High School:  Summer 2016 - Get Fed! Starts this week!
Signulls - Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Thriller Thursdays - 2-4 p.m. at Zilker Park
Sunday School - 11 a.m. in the Youth Room, followed by lunch
Sunday Night Waffles - 5-7 p.m., various homes
Get all the details here

High School:  Celebration 18
September 3-5, Camp Buckner
Registration is open for participants and for staff waitlist
Get details here
Austin Pilgrimage 42 - September 15-18
Moderator: Kent Redding
Get all the details and register here.

New Adult Bible Study Begins This Sunday
Sundays at 11 in room 200
Empowering Spirit - A Study of the Book of Acts
Taught by Stacy Ikard, Randy Spencer, Mike Douglas and Carolyn Panter

Summer Library Hours (June 1 - August 1)
Monday - Thursday, 1-3 p.m.*
Sunday, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
*During VBS week (June 13-16), 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

June Women's Book Clubs
  • Thursday, June 9, 6:30 p.m. - Annual Dinner Out
    Contact Dian Hansen 512.922.4783
  • Thursday, June 16, 11 a.m. - Take Me With You by Catherine Ryan Hyde
    At the home of Peggy Greenawalt
Shepherds Needed for Families Affected by Flooding
WHPC is a member of the Austin Distaster Relief Network (ADRN).  ADRN is responding to the recent flooding in several areas.  To date, at least 100 homes have been flooded and 50 families have requested assistance from ADRN. Those numbers will surely increase as heavy rains continue throughout our area.  You can assist these families by becoming a Disaster Relief Shepherd and helping them through the journey of recovery.  Get details about becoming a Disaster Relief Shepherd here or contact WHPC's disaster relief coordinator Becky Lanier.

Meals Ministry Cooking Days
Help the meals ministry prepare and package meals for our care teams to deliver to families in a time of need.
Prep:  June 17, 2-8:30 p.m.
Cook: June 18, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Contact Mary Jo Ingram

Invitation from the Local and Regional Mission Team
We will be visiting and serving at the Feed My People Breakfast in downtown Austin and would love for you to join us June 21 and/or June 23.  Meet at First United Methodist Annex (13th and Lavaca) at 4:30 a.m.
Contact Tim Patterson

Children's Summer Sunday School Teachers Needed
K-5th grades
Contact Mandi Richey

Don't throw out that gently used backpack!
Our homeless brothers and sisters are always in need of backpacks.  As you are wrapping up the school year, consider donating those gently used backpacks - or donate a new one - to Feed My People.  WHPC Student Ministry will be collecting them in the youth room now until the end of June.
Contact Kathy Hopke

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