April 14, 2016



Join us for Good Shepherd Sunday!
Services for this coming Sunday, April 17 and the Fourth Sunday of Easter, will be at 8 and 10 am. We hope you will join us for worship and fellowship on this Good Shepherd Sunday.
Readings for this Sunday: Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30
The 2016 Stone Church Players 
There are still a few places left at our Murder Mystery Dinner – The Disoriented Express! Don't wait! Call the office (323-8515) now if you’re thinking of coming. It will be a fun show, full of good laughs, accompanied by a delicious, multi-course meal. We're close to selling out, and Reservations are required.
Just a reminder that Deb is on vacation in Florida, so the office will continue to be understaffed until April 26. Please leave a message, and your call will be returned. If you're trying to reach the rector directly, feel free to call me at home, and /or leave a message there.
Have you checked the DRAFT of the new Parish Directory? A preview copy is available in the office and on the coffee hour table. Please take a look at your entry, and make any necessary changes.
With Easter come the peepers!
Listen for them when you leave the Dinner
 tomorrow evening!
Easter lasts for 50 days, but Easter flowers don't quite make it that long! We're hoping someone might like to offer flowers in memory or thanksgiving on Sunday, April 14 and May 1. It would be wonderful to have flaming red & orange blooms for Pentecost on May 15. The Flower calendar, along with instructions, is on the door to the Food Pantry Closet in the Parish Hall. If you have questions, talk to Gretchen Behr-Svendesen.
The May, June, July editions of Forward Day by Day are available on the table in the Parish Hall. If you have not yet discovered this simple, daily meditation booklet, stop by and take a look at it. The cost to the church is $1 /booklet. Contributions in any amount are welcome but not required.
Food for thought in this Easter season….
The Gospel message today should not be dulled down: Abandon your life to the Model Shepherd who is God. Even if it happens by inches, keep at it. Turn over the direction of your life and will to the Beautiful Shepherd each and every day, and trust that you will be answered in ways beyond anything you can ask for or imagine. 
—H. King Oehmig, 1951-2015, Episcopal priest and founder of Synthesis Publications
Eastertide blessings,
Heidi+
The Easter treat of eggs and fish!
Thank you, Cecile.