Sunday worship servicebegins at 10 a.m.

Saturday informal service5 p.m. in Hoffius Hall

Sunday children’s class10 a.m. in the Journey Room

Wednesday Bible Study9 a.m. in Hoffius Hall.

For more meeting times seewww.kirkinthepines.org/calendar

Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines newsletter Volume XXXIII, Issue 5, May 2017

A Voice in the Pines

Gary Rector at the information desk at National Park Medical Center. (RickFederick photo)

Kirk member GaryRector enjoys two volunteer“jobs.” For 13 years, he hasvolunteered from 7:30 a.m.until noon Tuesdays atNational Park MedicalCenter. He begins his dayby delivering thenewspapers to patients,waiting rooms and staff. “Since my first job as ateenager was delivering newspapers, some say Ihaven’t made muchprogress,” he jokes. Gary loves this becauseit gives him the opportunityto meet and greet most ofthe hospital’s patients andtheir families. He alsoworks at the informationdesk and escorts patients todestinations for proceduresand discharge. His hospital volunteering helps Gary satisfy his needto help those who are hospitalized relieve their stress. Healso enjoys interacting with other volunteers and thecaring hospital staff. He feels he has received manyblessings in his effort to “give back.”

Gary’s other volunteer job is with the AARP Tax-Aide program. He begins by being trained and qualifiedthrough testing in January. Tax preparation is a seasonalopportunity involving two half-days each week in

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February and March and the first half of April. He will finish his fifth year of doing this atMcAuley Center at no charge. Since Gary is a“numbers guy,” this intense work is one of his passions. Many members at the Kirk do selfless volunteeringlike Gary, and our gratitude goes out to all of them.

– Jamie Federick

Along with Christians all over the world, we sangCharles Wesley’s 1740 hymn this past Easter – Jesus ChristIs Risen Today! It reflects the joy and celebration of all we hold dear inour faith – that sin and death do not have the last word andthat the power of death cannot keep Christ, or us, in thegrave. This is certainly something worth celebrating. However, the Gospel of Mark tells us that at the tomb ofJesus on that first Easter morning, the witnesses were“seized with fear and amazement and they said nothing toanyone for they were afraid!” (Mark 16:8) While some versions of Mark continue for another 12verses, most scholars believe Mark intended his Gospel toend with fear and silence. Why would Mark want such astrange ending to his Gospel? No doubt this ending bothered others through the years.The editors of the NRSV and NIV Bibles add footnotesindicating verses 9-20 are most likely later additions bysome scribes who felt Mark’s Gospel needed sprucing up alittle. The other Gospels have resurrection appearances byJesus, why not Mark?

But suppose Mark 16:8 is the ending Mark wanted tohis Gospel – not with a celebration but with mystery? Fear and silence are appropriate responses given thatthe followers of Jesus only encountered an empty tomband a stranger’s promise that Christ would see them inGalilee. These first disciples still had to ask the difficult questions about their own safety. If the cross was God’s way in the world, what next would be asked of them? Small wonder these first disciples were silent andafraid. They knew, all too well, that the God who raised

Jesus was the same God who called them tofollow. Discipleship can be a risky venture. The recent bombings of churches in Egyptremind us discipleship is still risky.

While we are relatively safe here in theVillage, there are still places where ourbrothers and sisters in Christ pay dearlybecause of their faith.

We should also remember there may betimes when we, too, are called to a costlydiscipleship. Christ still calls us to follow,obey and risk our lives in this needy world.

Christ is risen, indeed, and because he is,you and I do not have to be afraid of riskingour lives and reputations.Pastor Bill Bailey, on guitar, accompanied Randy Toney in a

haunting folk melody, The Robin and the Thorn, at the MaundyThursday service April 13. (Robert Sonnen photo)

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New Member: Kathryn Edwards was approved by the Session at itsApril 10 meeting. Kathryn joins by Letter of Transferfrom Woodlands Presbyterian Church. When you seeher at the Kirk, take time to visit with her and let herknow how happy we are to have her as a new member.You will find her very pleasant and easy to talk with.

Loss of Member:It is with great sadness I report the loss of longtime

Kirk member, Bruce McIntosh.Bruce died April 16, 2017, in Hot Springs. A

memorial service was April 22 at Presbyterian Kirk inthe Pines. Interment was in the Kirk's Memorial Gardenfollowing the service. When you see his wife, Margery, take time to visitwith her and tell her we all miss Bruce and are prayingfor her and their family.

Church Statistics as of April 10: Members: 344 Families: 231

2017 Nomination Committee Goes To Work The committee will began its search for candidatesfor Session. These members will be leaving Session atthe end of December after serving their three years: • Judy Carroll (Communication) • Katy Hill-Hancook (Member Outreach) • Tom Hayek (Grounds) • Martha Nielsen (Congregational Care)

These four have served the Kirk in an outstandingmanner during their term on the Session. Take time tothank them for their many contributions to the Kirk.

Members of the 2017 Nomination Committee areWoodie Barefield, Nancy Patton, Betty Reece, DennisZymboly and Jerral Johnson. If you know someone who would make a goodSession member and could fit into one of the positionsbeing vacated, let a member of the NominationCommittee know. Do not contact the individual aboutthe position. Let a committee member make the contact.

Hearing Loop A new hearing loop has been installed in thesanctuary. This will improve the efficiency of mosthearing aids. We will have a training meeting to instructindividuals how to set their hearing aids so they can bestuse the new loop.

Annual Picnic The Kirk's annual picnic will be June 14 at theBalboa Pavilion. The meal will be a catered barbecue.Dennis Zymboly will present a program on the manyflags that have flown over the United States.

Financial Review A team has been asked to review the financialrecords of the Kirk. The team is composed of DarellFisher (Chairman), Jim Adams and Jim Hess. This isnot an audit but a financial review, which is doneannually.

Volunteers The Kirk is blessed with a large number ofindividuals who volunteer for the many jobs that mustbe done if the church is to function properly. I can’timagine the Kirk without its core group of activemembers, willing to step up and take on a job. Thank you!

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Knowing when people are in the church is importantfor security, as well as being able to evacuate thebuilding should an emergency occur. With Session’s approval, the Building Committee,under the direction of moderator Barron Gage, hasupgraded the surveillance system at the Kirk. Bettercameras and enhanced lighting were installed in March. The discreet cameras allow Kirk businessadministrator Beverly Schaumburg and secretary JoyceLeeming to monitor activity in the building with live andrecorded video while sitting at their desks. Personsentering the administration wing and Hoffius Hall arenow easily identified. Another camera clearly shows the east parking lot onPalma, and the parking area in front of the officeentrance. Any of these views can be enlarged to fullscreen with just a click of a mouse button. “Beverly and I don’t have to leave our desks to seewho’s entering the building or the office door,” said Kirksecretary Joyce Leeming. “What used to be seen on our monitors as darksilhouettes are easily identified with the new system.

When we’re the only ones in the building, it creates amore secure feeling.” The front entry doors are kept locked and are notunder surveillance. When entry is necessary during theday, the staff unlocks the doors. Those who meetregularly after hours are issued a key. Interior office doors are also locked after hours. Upgrading and maintaining equipment in the churchis an on-going responsibility for the BuildingCommittee. Two old air conditioner/heating units for thesanctuary gave out and had to be replaced this spring.Money carried over from the 2016 budget covered therepair cost. In April, a sound loop was installed in the sanctuaryso members with hearing aids can “connect” directly toour sound system providing much clearer listening forthem. Training will be offered to help those that need toadjust their hearing aids for the best connection. Kirk member June Moore graciously paid for thesound loop. Thank you, June. A professional technicianwill be analyzing our existing system and adjusting asneeded to help balance the sound throughout the room.

BeverlySchaumburgkeeps aneye on Kirkcomings andgoings with anew securitymonitor onher desk.(JoyceLeemingphoto)

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Bev Bullard, left, and Judy Corwin will appear asMelvis and Mabel in their original show. (BobCorwin photo)

Good friends Bev Bullard and Judy Corwin willperform an original play, Laugh Lines, at 7 p.m. May 11at Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines. The Kirk’s Mission Committee asked Judy to comeup with a fund-raising event to benefit Safe HavenShelter in Hot Springs. That was all she needed to getBev on board to challenge their comedic minds inworking up this amusing play. Bev played Gwendolyn in The Odd Couple andBlanch Wiggams in Bagful of Miracles. She is also awriter of short skits for stage and readers’ theater. AreWe Safe Yet? was performed last summer at Grove Parkin the Village. Judy has written and performed in two plays – I'mNot Makin' This Stuff Up! and Erma, We Miss You, aremembrance of the late Erma Bombeck. Last year, sheappeared at Coronado Community Center in The Guys, atribute performance commemorating the 15th anniversaryof the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers. These talented ladies have been seen in many rolesperformed with the Hot Springs Village Players, but theyhave never had a chance to use those talents acting offeach other in the same show. So Laugh Lines is a first,and they look forward to sharing the fun they have hadin rehearsal when it comes to fruition on stage. The comedy is based on the concept of two elderlyladies who host a daily talk show for a small-town radiostation. Those attending can prepare themselves for afarce of what such a talk show might be like.

These gals will transform themselves into Melvisand Mabel for one performance only. So mark yourcalendars for an hour of laughs. No tickets are needed,but a free will offering will be taken for Safe HavenShelter.

Thanks to Safe Haven Shelter inHot Springs, homeless women andtheir children – Garland County’smost vulnerable population – have asafe, temporary residence while theylook for work and find a permanentplace to live. Last year, Safe Haven wasbrought under the administrativeumbrella of Quapaw House, Inc., sotoday the shelter also serves as atransition home for women whohave completed drug and alcoholabuse recovery programs. “Our goal is to see the womenwe serve gain the skills andconfidence they need to find jobsand prosper in the community,” says

Dian Glover, director of communityrelations for Quapaw House. “We hope to get each woman onthe right path to a place that's safeand healthy for herself and herchildren.” Safe Haven seeks to address theroot problems perpetuating the cycleof poverty and homelessness. They provide comprehensiveservices like savings accounts forresidents and assistance with GEDand other educational programs. Classes in parenting, nutritionand self-improvement are offered, aswell as assistance with public aidand medical needs. On-site job training programs

help the residents learn or brush upon skills needed to get back to workand become self-supporting. The women pay for their owngroceries, if they are able. The Safe Haven Thrift Shop, at3907 Central Ave. in South ParkShopping Center, is operated byvolunteers and helps defray the costof the shelter's ministry. The Kirk Mission Committeeincludes Safe Haven in its annualbudget and is pleased to sponsor the“Melvis and Mabel” benefit to raiseadditional funds for the shelter'soperation. A love offering will becollected at the May 11 event.

– Madelyn Young

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Thank you for generously supporting our MissionDollar campaign by placing your single dollar bills inthe offering plate. A total of $555 was collected inMarch. If you wish to give more than a dollar, please use theenvelopes in the pew racks. We are always grateful foryour generous gifts and prayers.

$555 for Mission campaign Have some news you’d like to share? Send it to us at this email address:kirkvoice@sbcglobal.net Or put it in the Communications mailbox in the halloutside the church office. Our deadline is the 15th of each month for the nextmonth’s publication. We’d love to hear from you.

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Looking for a milder climate afterliving in the “cold states” – Iowa,Illinois and Wisconsin – Joe and AnneSara moved to Hot Springs Villageabout four months ago. They considered Florida and a fewother places but finally decided on theVillage. They had owned a home herepreviously, so they were familiar withthe area. Joe and Anne both have a RomanCatholic background but were married36 years ago in a Presbyterian church.

For the last 21 years, they lived inCedar Rapids, Iowa, and belonged to aDisciples of Christ church, which theyloved. Joe spent most of his career in thebrass and copper industry. The U.S.Mint was his biggest customer forcopper. Casket manufacturers bought alot of brass.

The Kirk’s friendliness was all Anne and Joe Sara needed whenthey were looking for a new church. (Robert Sonnen photo)

Anne spent the last 20 yearsworking with financial advisors in acredit union. They raised two sons. One livesin Des Moines with his wife andtheir two children, ages 3 and 18months. The older son and his wifelive in the Dallas area, and he is thefather of the Saras’ almost 14-year-old granddaughter. On a recent trip to theDallas/Fort Worth area to visit theirson, the Saras attended their firstrodeo, and Joe bought a pair ofwestern boots. The Saras are definitely “dogpeople.” They have two small dogs– a teacup poodle and a Yorkshireterrier. They have been active in dogrescue and fostering programs andhave personally enjoyed providing afoster home for numerous dogs overthe years.

Anne also has a background inchild care, and she and Joe werefoster parents for young children inIllinois. When they retired and movedto the Village last December, theyintended to visit several churchesbefore making a commitment. TheKirk was the first and only churchthey attended. They were overwhelmed by thefriendliness of the congregationand decided to look no further. “Pastor Bill’s sermons aregreat, and that sealed the deal,”they said. Anne will be having kneesurgery in June, and after that sheis looking forward to gettinginvolved in church activities andcommittees. Joe wants to beinvolved, too, and is especiallyinterested in the Kirk’s beautifulgardens and landscaping.

Please welcome Joe and AnneSara, our newest members.

– Barbara Worthley

Providing flowers for worshipservice is a lovely way to remember aloved one or special occasion.

Bouquets are $39, rose buds $10.Our new florist, The Arrangement

on Park Avenue, delivers free ofcharge.

If you would liketo provide flowersfor worship service,please sign up on the2017 FlowerCalendar in HoffiusHall.

Once you’vechosen the date, callSandy Adams, flower coordinator, at915-9006, with your dedication.

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Members of the Bell Choir performing April 9 are (from left) Cindi Erickson, Pat Bellamy, Martha Nielsen,Helen Van Stone, Madelyn Young, Donna Toney, Norm Martin, Gary Clark, and Mel Kuntz. (RobertSonnen photo)

To honor the Greenhorns and our wonderful Kirk staff,PW’s May Gathering will be a potluck salad luncheon inHoffius Hall. We hope you will come, bring a salad, and help uscelebrate. We will begin at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary with Pastor Billleading our Bible study using the Apostle Paul's final words tothe young church in Philippi. We will also collect the 2017 Birthday Offering, which willgo to mission projects selected by our national PresbyterianWomen organization. After lunch, we will announce our 2017 Woman of Faith.Our honoree will share her “faith journey” with all of us. DuringApril, individual PW members voted for an outstanding memberof the Kirk’s PW who has not only been active in the life of PW,but who has also shared her gifts and talents in the life of thechurch and community. It’s always exciting to learn who willbecome the new Woman of Faith. Mark your calendar, and we will see you on May 8.

The Kirk’s sanctuary was filled withcolor and joy on Easter Sunday.

(Robert Sonnen photo)

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Jamie Federick and Bentley with Aubrey Seiss (center) and MollyLinthicum. (Rick Federick photo)

My husband, Rick, and I wererecently given the opportunity to hosttwo members of the 21-voice ChamberSingers Choir from the University of theOzarks here tto perform at the Kirk. These gifted musicians are part of anauditioned choral ensemble selectedfrom a student body of approximately675 in Clarksville, Ark. The universityis affiliated with the PresbyterianChurch (USA). The Chamber Choir performed at theKirk's Saturday night worship service.Church members joined them for adelicious pizza supper. At this point, thehosts and hostesses were introduced tothe students who were chosen to beguests in our homes for the evening. What a delightful experience it wasto interact with these talented youngladies! Our conversations were veryinteresting as new friendships wereformed and life experiences were sharedbetween two generations. Our guests are planning to tour Italyin the coming months, and Rick, being asecond-generation Italian, sharedinformation about their destinations.

When we first met them, we saidwe had a dog and hoped it was not aproblem. They responded that they hadbeen discussing how they hoped theirhosts would have a dog. Bentley lovedthem too! On Sunday morning we returnedthe young ladies to the church for ahuge breakfast provided by the Men’sAssociation. Later our congregation was

blessed by their lovely vocaltalents during the worshipservice. Our Kirk choir joinedthem in the choir loft to blendour voices in the benediction. This entire weekend was atreasured blessing.

Arrivederci to Aubrey andMolly.

– Jamie Federick

The Cave of Quanran where the Dead Sea Scrollswere discovered. Tabgha, site of the miracle of theloaves and fishes. Jacob's Well where Jesus asked theSamaritan woman for a drink of water. These are just a few of the places visited by a groupof Kirk members who toured the Holy Land in Marchwith Pastor Bill Bailey. Pastor Bailey, Tom Hayek, Cindi Erickson, and othertravelers will share photos and highlights from their tripat a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. May 18 in Hoffius Hall. Bring your favorite dish to share and get ready totravel to the Holy Land.

The Kirk tour group in front of the Dome of theRock, an Islamic shrine on the Temple Mount in theOld City of Jerusalem. (Cindi Erickson photo)

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Thanks to all who volunteered to help withMeals on Wheels in March. We had 66 persons representing the Kirkwho helped deliver more than 600 meals toapproximately 25 residents of Hot SpringsVillage. Several teams volunteered to deliverevery week during the month which reallyhelped with scheduling. Others took more thanone day. This is such a worthwhile project. Yourtime and effort is greatly appreciated. If you didn't get a chance to help this year,please keep it in mind for next March.

– Vicki RosenquistMeals on Wheels coordinator

Mark Smith (top left) was one of 66 Kirkmembers who volunteered to delivermeals in March. (Ralph Greene photo)

The Kirk’s Meals on Wheels program wascoordinated by Vicki Rosenquist, whoworked with Stevie Woods at the McAuleyCenter. (Frank Leeming photo)

All Marathon Bridgeplayers and substitutes areinvited to our end-of-the-year Awards SaladLuncheon at noon Monday,May 22, in Hoffius Hall.We will be playing bridgeafter lunch. Each couple is asked tobring a deck of cards. If you didn’t RSVP atthe April bridge game, youcan still sign up to bring

salad or dessert by callingBecky Baldwin, 915 -8573,or Doris Simmons, 922-4597, by May 15. We will be taking sign-ups for next year’sMarathon Bridge at theluncheon, and we are alsolooking for a couple to takeover the leadership for nextyear. Hope we see you allthere.

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PhotosbyMadelynYoung

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Our first outing of the 2017 golf seasonwas Sunday, April 9, at Magellan GolfCourse. Twenty-four players enjoyed awarm, spring day of golf. Dinner at Last Chance restaurantwas attended by 30 golfers, spouses andfriends. Bragging rights for the day wereshared by five players:

Women • Closest to the Hole, Number 3,Jane Harless. • Longest Putt, Number 8,Wendy Gage, 9 feet

Men • Closest to the Hole, Number6, Ron Lovett. Ron missed a hole-in-one by 26 inches! • Longest Putt, Number 2, GaryRector, 6 feet. • Play of the Day: Dennis Faulk shot an EAGLE on

Number 12. Congratulations,Dennis! Our next event will beMay 14 at DeSoto GolfCourse, followed by dinner

at the DeSoto Club. Save thedate. If you are new to our Kirkor looking for a friendly golf

game, we welcome you. We area group of single and couple golfersof all skill levels, playing 9 or 18

holes, your choice. We play Village courses thesecond Sunday of each month,April through October. If you

would like additional information,please call 915-0134, or emailjimobhess@suddenlink.net.

– Jim Hess

Standing (from left) are Bill Rich, Barbara Fuquay, Gary Clark, Marjorie andGene Carlisle, LuDean Walston, Lois Dykstra, Jerral Johnson, Bob Huff, MargaretBuskirk, Marilyn Johnson, Vianne Huff, Sherry Bingham and JoAnne Rich.Seated (from left) are Bill Worthley, Walter Fuquay, John Dykstra, BeverlyRaskin, Stanley Dean and Cheryle Dean. (Barbara Worthley photo)

Twenty fun-lovin’people gathered April 4in Hoffius Hall forsome Mexican Trainand Hand & Foot. Snacks and goodieswere provided by BevRaskin and theMattinglys, Ruth andBurle. The centerpiecewas a cute EasterBunny basket filledwith chocolate eggs. The Games NightShepherd Group meetson the first Tuesdaynight of each month,and the next meetingwill be May 2.

Everyone is invitedto join the fun andgames

– Barbara Worthley

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Duane and I want to thank Kirk members and friendsfor all the prayers, cards and food during my recoveryfrom knee surgery. Although we haven't been able to attend, we havebeen blessed with your concern and caring. Blessings,

– Judy Sonnenburg

Jackson House gettinghelp from food Basket

During May, the Kirk is collecting non-perishablefood for Jackson House. They need canned meat, fish, vegetables, soups,stew, Spam, chili, pasta and pasta sauces,dry boxed dinner helpers for hamburg-er, chicken and tuna, macaroni andcheese, dry rice, beans, and milk, dryhot and cold cereals and canned milkand juices. If you can’t bring food to theKirk, you can leave an offering in the pewenvelopes marked “Food Basket.” We thank Jackson House for the work they do, andwe thank you for helping them.

PW Coffee Closet willopen Sunday, May 14 The PW Coffee Closet is open the second Sun-day of each month with a great selection of FairTrade regular, decaf and flavored coffees. We alsocarry single-serve cups in three flavors, as well asmany varieties of tea. Fair Trade products are natural and delicious,but the best part is eachpurchase helps a fam-ily farm across theworld and helps sup-port a community’seconomy. Call CarolClark, 915-8497, forinformation about spe-cial orders.

Thank you to all who prepared and served the mostexcellent breakfast in Hoffius Hall for the University ofOzarks Chamber Singers on Sunday morning, April 2.Also for break down/set up, thank you so much. We will do it again down the road. Such awonderful group of boys and girls, and they added somuch to our worship service. Thanks.

– Gary Clark

A big thank you to all who brought soup and breadduring Lent this year.

We had many different, delicious soups and avariety of breads and cornbreads to complement thesoups. Each Session committee volunteered to take aWednesday during the six weeks of Lent, andmembers of that committee helped with set up andclean up as well as with soup and bread.

Because so many people volunteered their time,this year's Lenten Lunches were a great success.

– Vicki RosenquistModerator, Fellowship Committee

If you need a ride to church, call the Kirk office at922-1333, or Janie Smith at 922-7548. We will happilyhave someone give you a ride.

Please wear name tag Let’s wear our name tags to each service. We askour visitors to wear one, and we should do as much forthem. Thank you.

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CarnegieCorner

How do you traditionally acknowledge the passingof the seasons? Many step out on a lovely morning, draw a deepbreath and think, “Ah, spring [summer, winter, autumn]is in the air.”

It may be the fragrance of magnolias, a blast ofsuffocating heat or chilly wind, or the radiant tapestry ofblazing leaves that catches our attention. We may mark the calendar on the wall, circlingspecific dates depending on where you live. If you were in Australia or New Zealand, Septemberwould usher in spring. The Irish begin spring on Feb. 1to celebrate St Brigid’s Day. Astronomically, you can note the June Solstice to theSeptember Equinox, September to the DecemberSolstice, December to the March Equinox and Marchback to June. Specific dates vary with the years. In NorthAmerica, the “Yankees” win! We in Arkansas check thefirst day of March, June, September and Decembermeteorologically. At Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines, we welcomespring with the annual Spring Lecture Series.

On April 27, the Rev. Dr. Debra Carl Freemanentertained and inspired us concerning the SpanishCamino de Santiago Pilgrimage. A copy of The Way, themovie featured at the lecture, is available for check outin our church library.

During the summer, Pastor Bill will suspend theWednesday morning Bible Study class, and for thesecond year, the Education Committee will sponsor theSummer Book Club. Those who are interested will read a selected book,and on Wednesdays in July and August, we'll gatherfrom 9-10:30 a.m. in the Kirk library to discuss the ideasand impact of the book on each of us. The two books selected for this year are JamesBaldwin's Go Tell It on the Mountain, and CreationUntamed by Terence E. Fretheim. The first is a semi-autobiographical novel telling of a14-year-old adopted boy’s discoveries concerninghimself, his family and his faith while growing up inHarlem. The second is a Princeton Seminary professor'sdiscussion on the Bible, God and Natural Disasters. Come join us. Tea and crumpets will be served.

Presbyterian Women and theKirk Mission Committee – alongwith many others in the Kirk – arelong-time supporters of Vera LloydPresbyterian Family Services. On Saturday, May 6, Vera Lloydwill host its 2017 DonorAppreciation and Pink Hat Day onthe Vera Lloyd campus at 745 OldWarren Road, Monticello.Registration begins at 11 a.m. This unique and fun celebrationincludes lunch, tours of thechildren’s home, visits with youth, a

parade of women (and men)showing off their embellished pinkhats and recognition of outstandingservice by individuals, churches andorganizations. The youth look forward togreeting their many visitors andshowing off their homes. We hopemany of you will plan to attend.Remember to bring yourembellished “pink hat” to be part ofthe Pink Hat Day Parade! Contact your Circle leader forinformation about carpools.

Rosalyn Halbert, Kirk Circle 2leader, riding around campus withone of the Vera Lloyd residents ata Pink Hat Day celebration. Circle2 sponsored the girls in PettusHouse this year and continue tosupport the girls with small giftsand prayers. (Madelyn Youngphoto)

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Happy dates

Do we believe music enhances our worshipexperience? Of course we do! We so appreciate our fine choir, director andpianist/organist. Do we enjoy bell choir’s addition to our service? Yes, yes, yes! What about the flute, horn, trumpet and timpani? We will be graced on May 7 with a violin and cello. The music is just beautiful!

• • • The choir will soon be on summer vacation.

• • • If you want to continue to hear music enhancingyour worship experience, consider helping out.

We will need singers and instrumentalists to fill thesummer months with joyous music. The choir canprovide a few of these groups.

Now is your opportunity to contribute your voice orinstrument to our worship services. Talk it over withRandy. You can get help. To God be the glory!

May 1 Marci Drews Dennis ZymbolyMay 2 Gary Clark John DykstraMay 4 Dick EasterMay 5 Ellen WeberMay 7 Barbara WorthleyMay 9 Helen ValentineMay 10 Dottie Montgomery

May 11 Jack Huebner Vel Huebner Dotty RectorMay 14 Ruth Smith Sheila Stanley Donna ToneyMay 15 Dan GrubenMay 18 Ruth LautherMay 18 Nita Sloma

May 22 Bob HebertMay 24 Eve Hampton-WebbMay 25 Harry LesterMay 26 JoAnne RichMay 28 Don TrentMay 29 Cynthia Chaffin Millie Croson Kenneth Rhodes

May 12 Sherry and Jerry Bingham 16 yearsMay 14 Betty and Charles Reece 57 yearsMay 15 Martha and Jay Nielsen 18 yearsMay 27 Ann and Bruce Hill 65 yearsMay 29 Bev and Mike Carpenter 52 yearsMay 31 Janie and Ted Smith 65 years

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Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines275 Asturias DriveHot Springs Village, AR 71909Phone: 501-922-1333 Fax: 922-6005Email: kirkoffice1@sbcglobal.netwww.kirkinthepines.org

A Voice in the Pines isa monthly publication ofPresbyterian Kirk in thePines. It is produced andedited by the Kirk’sCommunicationCommittee – JudyCarroll, Moderator.Its email address is:kirkvoice@sbcglobal.net

William B. Bailey – Senior PastorSylvia Tate – Elder Leader, Informal WorshipRandy Toney – Director of MusicDonna Toney – Organist/PianistJanie Smith – Visitation CoordinatorJoyce Leeming – SecretaryBeverly Schaumburg – Business AdministratorPaul Stivitts – Sexton

Wouldn’t it be fun to have your friends come visit theKirk and sit next to you? Obviously, we all like the Kirk, Pastor Bill Bailey’ssermons, our choir, and the warm, friendly people in ourcongregation. An easy way to spread the word to yourfriends is by using our Facebook page. Here’s how: 1. In Facebook, go to our Kirk Facebook page …“Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines.” 2. Click either the “Like” or the “Share” button. That’s all there is to it! Thanks for helping the Kirkgrow.

– Ralph Greene

Mark your calendar for this year's summer picnic:June 14 at Balboa Pavilion. That’s also Flag Day, andwhat better time to gather as a church family for somefun and celebrate our country. Smokin’ in Style BBQ will be catering the event.

More information will be in next month’s newsletter aswell as in the weekly church bulletins.

– Vicki RosenquistModerator, Fellowship Committee