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Updated March 20, 2008 |
Join us this week as we celebrate the resurrection and life of Jesus Christ with music and scripture. Featuring members of the Amarillo Symphony and the Sanctuary Choir of First Presbyterian Church.
Easter Sunday, March 23
Traditional Service • 8:30 a.m.
Blended Service • 11 a.m.
Necrology
As we celebrate the resurrection of our savior, Jesus Christ, we recognize those who have gone on before us, assured of the promise that they will share in His resurrection.
Wanda “Crickett” Cox — 4/22/07 — Sister of Lynn Sherman
Arthur R. Vensel — 4/26/07 — Father of Beth Robinson
Bill Richey — 5/23/07 — Husband of Carol Richey
Grace Campbell — 5/22/07 — Sister of Helen Vahue
Jesse Rayford “Ray” Pope — 5/30/07 — Step-Father of Morris Endrizzi
Richard Eli Timmons — 6/2/07 — Husband of Dorothy Timmons
Evelyn Petty — 8/13/07 — Mother of Phyllis Hendrick
Arthur S. Knorpp, Jr. — Not sure of date — Father of Nancy White
Ruth Agnes Troutman Wells — 8/15/07 — Mother of Jimmy Wells
Oscar Edward Williamson Jr. — 8/25/07 — Brother of Edna Wilson
Don Buckley — 8/28/07 — Husband of Patty Buckley
William Keith Irwin — 9/5/07 — Brother of Virginia Maynard
Norma Schulz — 9/28/07 — Grandmother of Ben Smith
Stephen York Taylor — 11/6/07 — Husband of June Taylor
Elmer L. White — 11/23/07 — Step-Father of Kim Talley
Darrel Erron Harrison — 12/4/07 — Father of Greg Harrison
Ella Lee Williams — 12/11/07 — Mother of Calvin Smith
Hope McLean — 1/7/08 — Mother of Jane Dearman
Patricia Ann Jackson Snider — 1/9/08 — Sister of Don Jackson
Carol Harrell — 1/21/08 — Wife of Ed Harrell
Tom J. Fotheringham — 1/30/08 — Father of Tammy Quackenbush
Katherine “Kay” Lanelle Barnard — 2/4/07 — Sister of Jo Richards
Charles Lambie Rittenberry — 2/10/08 — Husband of Cynthia Rittenberry and Father of David Rittenberry
Cheryl Gwen Miller — 2/29/08 — Wife of Oth Miller
A.L. Nail — 2/21/07 — Husband of Peggy Nail
Robert Burton — 2/25/08 — Father of Jill Brown
Howard Clark Federer, Jr. — 2/26/08 — Husband of Alice Federer
Viola Bruinekool Nichols — 3/9/08 — Mother of Mary Ann Osborn
Marcelle K. McIIraith — 3/9/08 — Mother of Jay McIIraith
Around the church
NUFFs looking for piano player
The NUFFs are in need of a piano player! We meet the second Thursday of every month. If you are interested, or know of anyone who would be interested, please let Peggy Smith know at 353-2266.
Let us know of calendar changes
We need your help keeping the Chimes calendar up to date and accurate.
If your event is going to cancel on a particular day and you know at least a week ahead of time, please be sure and let Laura Autry know so that we can cancel it on the calendar.
This goes for events at the church or away from the church. This cancelation can be published letting everyone know that the event will not meet at that day and time.
Retired missionary passes away
John Lawrence Miller, a minister member of Palo Duro Presbytery, died Jan. 6.
He was born on Aug. 2, 1924, in Kansas City, Mo. He attended Amarillo Junior College (1942), Trinity University (1942-1945), Princeton Theological Seminary (1945-1947), and Union Theological Seminary (1947-1949).
The Rev. Miller was ordained in June 1949 by Amarillo Presbytery (PCUSA), an antecedent presbytery of Palo Duro Presbytery.
He and his wife Margaret Jean (Everheart) Miller served as missionaries in Brazil beginning in 1955 until his retirement in 1990.
He and his wife received support from Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church through these years.
The Presbyterian Women formed the Jean Miller Circle in honor of John’s wife, Jean.
He continued to live and work in Brazil after his retirement. After the death of his wife a few years ago, he remarried to Elinete, a native of Brazil.
KidZone to resume March 26
The Children’s Ministry team would like to remind everyone that KidZone will resume March 26 after taking a week off for Spring Break.
Women to hold prayer retreat
Women’s Ministry will hold a prayer retreat April 29. Watch future editions of The Chimes for more details.
Preaching schedule
- On Easter Sunday, Jim will look at Mark 16:1-20.
- On March 30, Cecil Murphey, Don Piper’s co-author for “90 Minutes in Heaven,” will preach. He has written or co-authored more than 100 books.
- Greg Smalley will be the speaker for the Morris Preaching series April 13-14.
Bible School set for June 9-13
Vacation Bible School 2008 is officially set for June 9-13. It’s never too soon to plan on joining us!
Please feel free to contact Charee Godwin-Smith at cgodwinsmith@phcama.org if you would like to volunteer your time and services. It’s sure to be a great week!
As always we look forward to seeing each of you there.
Sign up now for Cursillo
You are invited to Palo Duro Presbyterian Cursillo No. 21 — A Short Course in Christianity from April 10-13 at Ceta Canyon Camp in Happy.
Gain a personal, living awareness of the joys and responsibilities that faith brings.
Applications are available at the church office or from cooke@abilene.com.
Gifts
In memory of Howard Federer, given by:
• Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Dirks
• Mrs. Pattilou Dawkins
• Mr. and Mrs. Noble Roberts
• H.S. Sanders
• Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saucier
• Mrs. Esther “Pat” Teel
Gifts given by Mr. and Mrs. Rex Vermillion in memory of:
• Harold Dalbom
• Kitty and Ernest Finney
• Carole Durrett Graham
• Carol Harrell
• Judge Sam Kiser
• Dr. Walter Moody Jr.
• J.D. Murchison
• Jean and Dick Palmer
• Dr. Bill Richey
• Genevieve Sloan
In memory of Cheryl Miller, given by:
• Mrs. Dottie Dalbom
• Mrs. Carol Richey
• Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Shelby
In memory of A.L. Nail, given by:
• Mrs. Carol Richey
• Mrs. Jean St. Clair
• Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Shelby
• Mrs. Martha Collaer
• Mrs. Pattilou Dawkins
• Mr. and Mrs. John Maynard
In memory of Carol Harrell, given by Mrs. T.L. (Rosemary) Roach Jr.
In memory of Elven House, given by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Currie.
Sympathy
Sympathy is extended to Mary Ann and Bill Osborn and family in the March 9 death of Mary Ann’s mother, Viola Bruinekool Nichols.