ORGAN CHIMES NEWLETTER

MAY 2018ORGAN LUTHERAN CHURCH

CONNIE IS BACK!Slowly and surely things are

getting caught up!

Please have patience!

My greatest appreciation & thankfulness to everyone who brought

food, sent “Get Well” cards, (especially liked the cards with gifts

inside), called and sent kind words of encouragement! Also to the ones that brought meals—you were life-savers! Ray has been a great caregiver, but it

is a tiring job!I am working on catching up on the

church paper work and getting

PASTORRev. Carlin Ours

VICARMr. Jordan Davis

COUNCIL CHAIRMANMr. Mark Brown

ORGANISTMrs. Jana S. Thomas

CHOIR DIRECTORMr. Mark Brown

OFFICE SECRETARYMrs. Connie B. Griffin

LAWN CAREMr. Tommy Brooks, Jr.

YOUTH DIRECTORMrs. Rita P. Ramsey

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everything back on schedule. It will take a long time for my leg to mend

and be somewhat normal. I am doing excellent per my doctors. And, I believe it’s because of all of the

prayers.We love you all!

Connie & Ray GriffinMEMBERS & FAMILY IN NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS, SICK & HOMEBOUND

Fred Basinger Frank Brady Jackie Brown Larry Brown Betty BuckwellSandy Campbell Larry Castor Logan Cheeseman Ann Donahue Cherry FunderburkRay Fryer Floyd Goodman Connie Griffin Cleo Haynes Kaye HirstKay Lambe Elvira Linder Scarlett Livingood Nancy Lyerly Linda PlessGene Ray Ashley Sapp Coy Shive Louann Shive Jennifer ShoeScott Shoe Wendy Sifford Maurice Staley Bill Thompson Cody TrexlerDonald Wilhelm David Wilson Renee Wright Netra Bollinger

5 MAY BIRTHDAY LIST FOR NEWSLETTER

1 Jasmine White 16 Cleo Haynes1 Owen Overcash 17 Heather Coleman2 Owen Nance 19 Kendall Hill2 Dot Honeycutt 19 Kelly Bass2 ReVonda Nance 19 Karla Bass3 Mallory Bentley 19 Eric Shuping3 Allyson Fisher 19 Wendy Overcash3 Reagan Shoe 20 Dianne Linker5 Chad Culp 21 Renee Sifford5 Sandra Moldovan 22 Carole Park6 Cathy Alley 22 Marnie Deal7 Judy Poston 23 Tommy Brooks, Jr7 Pat Shive 23 Jana Thomas8 Owen Kesler 23 Ashley Sapp10 Colleen Fesperman 24 Al Perry11 Kayla Misenheimer 24 Jimmy Brown11 Ricky Nicole Harris 25 Polly Stirewalt12 Mike Sifford 27 Laura Brooks

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13 Margaret Fisher 27 Jonathan Brown13 Troy Trexler 28 Brian Burris14 Mark Culp 28 Jerry Schuller14 Tony Shive 29 Hubert Goodman15 Keri Misenheimer 29 Haylee Hepler16 Salena Poston 29 Chrissy Deal16 Wesley Martin 30 William Kesler

Pastor Carlin’s Page…

The Caustic TongueMark Twain was quoted as saying, “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt”. Today with the emergence of social media many people are emboldened, and in fact, believe it their duty to tell you what they think. Certainly this is not a new phenomenon but just seems more prevalent than ever. Just for the record, when you are on social media there are three things you can offer but I for one will not be listening, hearing or reading, your medical advice from some random website, your political advice given you from a website affiliated to your political party, and your religious platitudes and generalities from your favorite TV ministry. You are free to post them but expect me and many others to just scroll on through. I desire to see pictures of your children and grandchildren or your vacation and preferably what you are having for your latest meal but not the aforementioned. Now that that rant is over let us get down to where the rubber meets the road. Most of us have opinions, however, opinions are like armpits most folks have them and they generally stink. We need to be more aware of our words and the effects they have. Remember once a word is spoken it cannot be taken back. In the same manner, once you push send on a computer message it is out there forever in cyberspace. The Bible has a lot to say on the subject of the caustic tongue. The scriptures are filled with warnings about our words. Perhaps the most notable of these warnings on the tongue is found in the book of James.

James 3 English Standard Version (ESV)

Taming the Tongue

3 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. 3 If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. 4 Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.

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How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life,[a] and set on fire by hell.[b] 7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind,8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. 10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers,[c] these things ought not to be so. 11 Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? 12 Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water.

Wisdom from Above

13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

As stated the tongue is a very small part of the body that has great power to hurt, offend and even kill. Often we fail to think before we speak, operating primarily with emotion and not with wisdom or restraint. James is quick to remind us that blessings and cursing’s should not come from the same source, however, they do. We as Christians are held to a higher standard as we should be and the teachers of God’s word even higher. Though, often Christians seem to be the biggest offenders. People rail about the state of Christianity and the church as a whole, however, many of these same folks fail to see the connection with the unbridled tongue. Now for the record, there is nothing wrong with having an opinion or a disagreement. However, we must know how and when to express them. Also, our tone and the manner in which we bring opinions and disagreements forward must be measured. If care is not taken, our words and intent can be misconstrued and cause ill reputable harm. So how does this affect the church and the ministry of the mission of God?First, grievances and opinions should be taken to leadership. To bring these up in a congregational setting or to just talk to multiple people to stir up folk’s emotions and cause misunderstandings can lead to uprisings and cause trouble for those who are in leadership. Also, to do things in this manner can send a wrong message to visitors that the church is dysfunctional and can cause hurt feelings among parishioners. Many individuals have been driven from the house of God for good because of unwise use of the tongue. Others have given up on their ministry aspirations simply by feeling betrayed and hurt very badly. Second, pastors are leaving the ministry in droves because of the problems they must deal with from those who wish to say things in great emotion and without thinking. In fact, many people stay away from ministry as a vocation because of the troubles they have seen in their home churches and don’t wish to be bogged down with the same types of issues. Third, it is not only hard to get folks to go into ordained ministry but it is equally hard to get good people to commit to teaching Sunday school or serving on council or any other board because of the caustic tongues of some Christians.

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The advice of Mark Twain is certainly needed today. Sometimes not opening ones mouth is far better than opening it and later regretting the words that come out. As Christians, if we are not going to take the words of James and others in scripture to heart we might as well put a sign up outside that reads don’t come here we are mean, dysfunctional and ornery and cannot and won’t get along with anyone. Also, we will continue to see good and qualified pastors leave ministry by the bushel; and many who may sense the call of God on their lives may pass to venture into other less troublesome vocational paths.

Blessed God, help us to be wise with our words and only speak at the proper time and way as to bring only your love to this world and not consternation. Amen

THE ORGAN COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS GROUPBy Sara Brown

The Seniors had a wonderful trip to the farms around Yadkinville. We viewed the painted quilts on the barns in the area. It was a beautiful sunny day in the foothills. We then went out to eat and toured the Arts Center.

Join us Tuesday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m. at our next meeting in the church Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered-dish to share for lunch. Our program will be by Terry Shive about the later history of Organ Church. Our thanks to Terry who did a great tour and talk of churches early history last month.

August 20-21—(Georgia) We will be leaving at 6:30 am. All money is due by April 3, 2018.

December 10-11—(Myrtle Beach) See Linda Austin for details. July 15, 2019—(Niagara Falls trip to Canada and Lancaster, PA) See Linda

Austin for details.

Owings’ Spring Event

 

MAY 5, 2018 

FIVE O’CLOCK UNTIL…

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Thanks to Pastor Ours and everyone for the prayers, visits, calls, food and cards during this recovery time. We are so humbled and appreciative! It was a blessing to have a great surgeon, Dr. Harold Howe for this problem. A follow-up with Dr. Howe is scheduled for February 15 to discuss results and further treatments. Thank you for the love that is really shown in Organ Lutheran Church.Clarence W. Miller

Thanks so much for the Valentine goodies. Jackie had a ball with that bag of goodies!Thanks for our communion from Ken & Roberta. I enjoy them so much. Again, our thanks for everything and so glad to be a member of Organ Church. Wish I could be there! Our thought and love for each of you. Pray for us. Ann Donahue and Jackie Brown

The Owings first joint family night event was Sunday, April 15 in the afternoon. Forty-six people were present. Each group was responsible for a fun activity. Despite the stormy weather, we had a lot of fun, followed by a delicious meal. It looks like we have started a new tradition.

Our next event is the Spring/Mother/Daughter event on May 5. “The Prom: The Past Through the Present” at 5:00 until. This is your opportunity to dress to the “T.” You can wear your prom dress, bridesmaid, mother of the bride or groom, cruise or favorite church dress/pants. The menu will be heavy hors d’oeurves, dessert and punch. The cost is-- Adults $5, Ages 5-10, $3 and children under 5 free. Call Linda Austin or Sandra Park to reserve your seats. If we can display your prom dress and pictures please have them at the church by May 5.

Our yard sale will be May 19th. Set-up begins Friday, May 18th at 1:00. Let everyone know that we need things for the yard sale. The proceeds from the yard sale will help host a teen orphan from Eastern Europe through New Horizons for children. She visited Vicar Jordan and Lisa over Christmas and they are hoping to continue sponsoring her. Please talk to Vicar Jordan or Lisa to hear her story or to learn more about the program. The Yard Sale is from 8:00 until 1:00. We will be serving ham and sausage biscuits for breakfast and hamburgers, hotdogs and desserts for lunch. We need volunteers to help with grilling hamburgers and hotdogs for the bazaar.

The Owings have a new project this year. We had many requests at the bazaar for more green beans and Dot’s pickles. Most of our gardens have not done well in the past few years. This year with the help of Andrew Brown, Kathi Lingle and Le-Nea Goble have planted a Community Garden at the parsonage. We have planted green beans, cucumbers and beets so far. Our plan is to have a bountiful crop to can for the bazaar. We are hoping for participation from all the groups. I will be giving you more information along the way.

O-WINGS(Organ Women In God’s Service)

President, Le-Nea Goble 2017

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GROUP TIME DATE LEADER HOSTESSII 7:00 PM 5/8/18 Judy Poston Niki CastorIII 7:00 PM 5/8/18 Denene Brown Fellowship HallIV 10:30 AM 5/9/18 Roberta Nance Fellowship Hall

SAVE THIS DATE!AGAPE DAY CAMP

Here at Organ!July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27

CRAFT NEEDS for AGAPÉ DAY CAMP 2018

Your team of Agapé Day Camp staff will bring with them most of the supplies for the crafts. However, for some activities, we do need your help. Please ask your

congregation to help by providing any of the items below--it's a fantastic way for members of the church who cannot participate in the daily events of Day Camp to still be

involved in the Day Camp week!

Here is a list of the crafts campers will be making during their week of Agapé Kure Beach Ministries Day Camp and how your church can help us out with supplies.

If you have questions, please call or e-mail Christa (919) 552-9421 program@agapekurebeach.org

DAY CRAFT SUPPLIES NEEDEDMonday “Stain Glass”

ButterflyColorful tissue paper- may or may not be pre-cut into small squares

Tuesday Imprint Crosses Aluminum foil, toothpicks, …

Wednesday

Pom-pom Sheep Googly eyes, yarn (preferably white, but pom-pom sheep can be any color!), index cards

Thursday Perspective Binoculars

Cardboard toilet paper tubes or paper towel tubes cut in half

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Friday Prayer Flags Fabric- may or may not be pre-cut into 3”x3” squares (3 per camper)

Throughout the week

Everyday Creativity!Also- construction paper, crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, glue, and tape

Thank you for helping make your congregation’s Day Camp week a success!

PASTOR OURS’ BIBLE STUDY (with communion and prayer) is Mondays at 10:30 in the morning and the other is at 7:00 in the evening.

VICAR DAVIS’ BIBLE STUDY is Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED! If you would like to place altar flowers in the church on a Sunday, please call Connie at the church office and reserve your date on the calendar. (704-279-3096)

Agape Camp signups for children and grandchildren of congregational members will be on

May 6 and 13. After this, registration will be open to the

public. Agape Day Camp will be held on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27

2018 EARLY SERVICES will ONLY be held in the Old Church ––June through August. We will not have 4th Sunday Early Service.

DEADLINE FOR NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

The deadline for articles to be included in the Organ Chimes is

the 15th of each month.

THE DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN INFORMATION

The deadline for getting information

to the Church Secretary for the weekly Sunday Bulletins is

Wednesday afternoon.

ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES’ DONATIONS FOR MAY

Is BEANS.

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Please place the items in the bins in the breezeway

ORGAN FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS for May is SOAP, TOOTHPASTE

and DEODORANT.Please place the items in the wagon.

Items are being collected for the yard sale, which will be held on May 19.

CONGRATULATIONS to all the First Communion recipients!

Gavin Hunsucker

Carson Corl Austin Cox Mason Yost

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MEMORIALS & SPECIAL DONATIONSGIVEN TO THE MEMORIAL FUNDIn honor of my dearest friend, Brenda Basinger from Carol Drye.In memory of Leo Miller from Miller-Russell Post No. 112.In memory of Ethel Foster (John Foster’s mother) from Bill & Ann Shive.In memory of Bernita Abernathy from Jane Deal.In memory of Bernita Abernathy from Tony & Pam Misenheimer.In memory of Bernita Abernathy from Bill & Ann Shive.In memory of Bernita Abernathy from Ben & Judy Poston.In memory of Bernita Abernathy from Tonia Faye Culp.In memory of Bernita Abernathy from Marlin & Judy Parker.In memory of Bernita Abernathy from Leebert & Barbara Ketner.In memory of Bernita Abernathy from Faith American Legion Auxiliary.In memory of Margaret Weant from E.C.G. Inc. Flintlock Campground.In memory of Margaret Weant from Tonia Faye Culp.In memory of Margaret Weant from Ben & Judy Poston.In memory of Margaret Weant from Bill & Ann Shive.In memory of Margaret Weant from Sue Cress, Tim & Paula, Gary & Karen, Reggie & Rhonda.In memory of Margaret Weant from Carl & Marvene Alexander.In memory of Margaret Weant from OWINGS Group 2.In memory of Margaret Weant from Leebert & Barbara Ketner.In memory of Margaret Weant from Doris C. Weant “Aunt Colleen”.In memory of Bob Shive from Harry & Nancy Overcash.In memory of Gertrude Sapp from Andrew & Sara Brown.

GIVEN TO THE LUTHER LEAGUE YOUTH FUNDIn memory of Hunter Schenk from grandparents, Ken & Roberta Nance.

GIVEN TO THE AC FUNDIn memory of Linda Eidson from Fred & JoAnn Basinger.In honor of the Christmas Carolers from Fred & JoAnn Basinger.In honor of OWINGS Group 3 from Fred & JoAnn Basinger.In honor of our grandsons, Jordan, Logan & Austin Cress from Fred & JoAnn Basinger.

GIVEN TO THE BUILDING & REPAIR FUNDIn memory of Lisa S. Yates (daughter of John Sifford) from Augsburg Sunday School Class.

GIVEN TO THE CEMETERY FUNDIn memory of Bernita Abernathy from Tim & Janie Sifford.

WELCOME to ADLEY GRACE MAY by Holy Baptism on March 11, 2018. Adley is the daughter of Andrew and Lauren May. Grandparents are Philip & Sandra Brady and Tom & Judy May.

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April 15, 2018

Hollie Harrison 12426 Old Beatty Ford RdRockwell, NC 28138

Dear Organ Lutheran Church,

My first responsibly will be to raise the finances necessary for my share of expenses. The total amount each team member is responsible to raise is $1,700 that covers airfare, transportation, food, and lodging. I know that the Lord has called me to invest my time and talents into this outreach and I am confident that He will provide the finances through a number of different avenues. You could be one of those avenues. I am

asking people I know to support me in my effort to minister to those who are less fortunate.

I want to take advantage of this unique opportunity and would like to ask for your support in prayer, and if possible, financially. Any amount that you contribute, whether small or large, will help send me to Guatemala. All contributions are tax deductible. Whatever you give will be an investment to bring people into the Kingdom of God for eternity! If you can help, your check should be made out to Gold Hill Wesleyan Church, write my name on the memo line.

Thank you for your time and consideration. May God bless you richly!

Serving Him, Hollie

Great news! God has opened a door in my life for a wonderful and exciting ministry experience in Guatemala. I have been accepted to be a member of Gold Hill Wesleyan Church’s Mission Team for a second year. We will be traveling to Guatemala from June 30th to July 7th. Our primary project will be sharing the Good News.

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VOLUNTEERS FOR MAY 2018

Head Usher: Darrell SimpsonDate Ushers Tellers Greeters6 Com. Steve & Tammy Yates,

Mac & Karen McLellanDarrell SimpsonJeanette BentleyDaniel Corl

JoAnn AustinRuby Greene

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MOTHER’S DAY

Steve & Tammy Yates, Mac & Karen McLellan

Darrell SimpsonJeanette BentleyDaniel Corl

JoAnn AustinRuby Greene

20 Com.Pentecost

Steve & Tammy Yates, Mac & Karen McLellan

Darrell SimpsonJeanette BentleyDaniel Corl

JoAnn AustinRuby Greene

27 Com.Holy Trinity

Steve & Tammy Yates, Mac & Karen McLellan

Darrell SimpsonJeanette BentleyDaniel Corl

JoAnn AustinRuby Greene

Date Acolytes Crucifer Lector6 Com. Camrie & Celia Sifford Jacob Poston Margaret Fisher

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Bailey & Gabe Krack

Kellin Ours Mary Kimmer

20 Com.Pentecost

Owen & Will Kesler Blaze Shoe Trudy Overcash

27 Com. Holy Trinity

Caylee FlemingMallory Bentley

Jacob Poston Jerry Lambert

Date Communion Assistants Communion Helpers6 Com. Daniel Corl, Margaret Fisher

Sandy MoldovanNikki Austin, Richard Carter,Dennis Holshouser, Alvin Park

20 Com.Pentecost

Alvin Park Nikki Austin

27 Com. Holy Trinity

Daniel Corl Richard Carter

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ORGAN LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTESApril 8, 2018

Chairman Mark Brown Secretary Niki CastorVice Chairman Rev. Carlin Ours Treasurer Lorri Sifford/Jimmy Hill

2020 2019 2018Laura Brooks Niki Castor Kenny AustinJoyce Misehmheimer Daniel Corl Mark BrownJeanette Bentley Jimmy Hill Tim BollingerPerry Austin Kathi Lingle Clarence MillerClancy Fleming Jonathan McCullough Selena PostonDavid Peeler Darrell Simpson Lorri Sifford

Absent: David Peeler, Jeanette Bentley, Jimmy Hill, Jonathan McCullough, Kenny AustinDevotions: Clarence Miller – “A Holy Communion Selfie”Chat and Chew for April 22nd and Tellers for April are Perry Austin, Niki Castor and Selena Poston

The Pastor’s report was read. Pastor Carlin’s Report March 2018

Preached 3 0f 4 Sundays Vicar Jordan preached 4th Sunday.

Taught Sunday school 4 of 4 Sundays. Taught Lenten Wednesday Bible study 3 of 4

weeks. Preached Maundy Thursday service. Preached Good Friday service. Officiated 1 funeral. Officiated 1 Baptism. Attended seniors meeting. Met with Kelly office solutions representative. Met with Youth director. Taught Monday Bible study and communion

and prayer 2 of 4 weeks. 1 week weather cancelation and last week Holy week.

Held 2 counseling sessions. Attended OMG’s meeting. Held meeting with pre-school exploratory team. Met with Daniel with lighting engineer as well

as steeple repairman. Taught confirmation. Taught First Communion training. Filed yearly congregational report to NALC. Wrote Chimes article. Helped with Food for Thought 1 week. Attended Easter Egg hunt. Visited with 15 individuals on pastoral visits. Drove 327 miles.

Vicar Davis gave a report. He and Lisa will continue to help in office until Connie returns full time. Wednesday Bible study will continue. Will focus on missions and media ministry and involvement with the youth.March minutes were read and approved. The Financial Report read by Lorri Sifford and approved. Will check on when the next Thrivent meeting will be held – Selena.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

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Altar Guild (Laura Brooks)

They will purchase an artificial flower that looks nice for the altar. (for when we do not have altar flowers on Sunday. Cost will be around $100.

Beautification (Kathi Lingle)

Picked up limbs; working on birdfeeder for columbarium area.

Bus (Ken Austin) (No report)

Cemetery (Ken Austin)

Funeral for Mrs. Weant

Christian Education (Clancy Fleming)

In March – Midnight Bowling with Lock In; polished brass, assisted with Easter Egg Hunt. BBQ Chicken fundraiser will be April 14th. OKFC went to Defy Gravity

Evangelism (Jordan Davis) (No report)

Family Life (Tim Bollinger)

VBS dates July 9 – 13; May 20 will be outdoor service.

Finance (Jimmy Hill) (Report read.)

Historical (Clarence Miller)

$10 deposited for sale of shirt. Balance is $3,321. Terry Shive donated a chisel and did a presentation for the Sr. group. Discussed time

capsule that is due to be opened in 2073.

Housekeeping (Jonathan McCullough) No report.

Insurance (Jonathan McCullough) No report

Note: will not change companies since a claim was filed for steeple.

Property (Daniel Corl)

Lights have been changed and new pole installed in parking lot. Roof work to start next week at the Fellowship Hall. Steeple is missing metal and cross is leaning. Will file claim (hail damage). Will repair rotting door at back of Fellowship Hall. Back door at church needs replaced.

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There was a car in the cemetery in the early a.m. The law was called and arrest made for drugs.

Will get quotes for shingles and picnic shelter and parsonage.

Social Ministry (Salena Poston)

Highway cleanup was rescheduled for April 14. Will look at another food drive for Rowan Helping Ministry.

Worship and Music (Perry Austin)

Pentecostal Service in May.

NEW BUSINESS

Pastor Ours will be out of town April 16 – 20. Held annual congregational meeting today and approved directory.

OLD BUSINESS

Need to make a decision whether to lease or buy copier. Background check committee is still working on policy and will get with an attorney.

Respectively submitted, Niki Castor, Secretary, Mark Brown, President

THE ORGAN CHIMES NewsletterORGAN LUTHERAN CHURCH1515 Organ Church RoadSalisbury, NC 28146

Website: www.organlutheran.churchEmail: organchurch@charlotte.twcbc.com

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Rev. Carlin Ours, Pastor Parsonage 704-279-5214Connie Griffin, Secretary Office 704-279-3096

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