The Messenger

Newsletter o f The Church o f the Covenant

April 2015

The Church

of the Covenant

267 East Beau St.

Washington, PA 15301

724.222.0190

churchoftheco@comcast.net

www.churchofthecov.org

Worship Services

Sundays: 8:30, 9:43 & 11:00

Adult Sunday School

8:45, 9:30 & 11 am

Children’s Sunday School 11 am

Church Office Hours

Mon.-Fri. 9:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

STAFF

Dr. Stuart D. Broberg

Pastor, Head of Staff

724-222-0190 x 117

stuartbroberg@aol.com

Rev. Emily Miller

Associate Pastor

724-222-0190 x113

emily-ed@comcast.net

Stacy Phillips

Director of Christian Ed.

724-222-0190 x 115

stacyphillipscotc@gmail.com

Don Nixon

Director of Spiritual Development

724-222-0190 x111

dwncovenant@gmail.com

Debi Nicolella

Church Administrator

724-222-0190 x 112

churchoftheco@comcast.net

Anthony J. Nicolella, CPA

Financial Administrator

churchoftheco@comcast.net

Darla Pepper-Miller

Director of Music Ministry

724-222-0190 x 118

d52chilipepper@yahoo.com

Ralph Farabee

Maintenance Supervisor

724-222-0190 x 119

Cyndi Barney

Church Sexton

724-222-0190 x 119

Camille Braun

Pre-School Director

724-222-0190 x 121

brauncamille@yahoo.com

Debbie Miles

9:43 Music Coordinator

derbalee@gmail.com

Dona C. Hamilton

Administrative Assistant

724-222-0190 x 112

April 2015

Dear friends:

When John the Baptist first saw Jesus by the Jordan River he exclaimed so that all could hear: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the

world!” (John 1: 29) And indeed Jesus was to become the Lamb of God, the one HOLY perfect sacrifice given to God in love for the sins of His people. He was the Lamb of God slain on the altar of God’s love for a people who knew Him not. All the events of Holy Week point to the fact that the Son of God had to die in perfect obedience on a cross, shed His blood, that we might be saved, redeemed and made Holy and be able to stand in God’s presence. When Jesus marched into the Temple in Jerusalem He was High Priest, Messiah and Sacrifice, all in one.

I attended the Seder Passover Service led by Pastor Jeff Kipp, a completed, Messianic Jewish Christian Pastor here in Pittsburgh. It was fascinating how understanding the Passover Meal explains so much about Holy Week and Easter. At one point he shared with us that multiple months prior to the Passover, the paschal lamb would be slain, and its blood placed upon the lintels and doorposts, and its flesh eaten as part of the meal, and then the “angel of death” would “pass over” and those who were protected by the blood of the lamb would live. Its parallel, of course, is that Jesus as the “Lamb of God” would be sacrificed on a cross and His blood would atone for our sin and therefore in that day when we die, death would “pass over” us and we would receive eternal life from Jesus.

But Pastor Kipp shared with us that a Jewish family would take a “lamb without blemish” into its home for more than year prior to Passover. It would become part of the family. The children would play with it, perhaps even name it. And after the entire family would come to love that little lamb, it was then that it would be slain, its blood to atone for their sin, and the Passover lamb would take away the sin of the world, once again. The more I thought about what Pastor Kipp said it was both sad and horrible, all at once.

And then as I thought about it more, I thought to myself that the more we get to know Jesus, the more He is like that little lamb that stayed with a Jewish family for a year. He becomes more precious and loved over time. He is no longer a cardboard, historical figure, but a loving, personal Savior. He is our friend. He loves us. He knows us and loves us, in spite of ourselves. The same unconditional love the little lamb felt for its family is the same love our Savior has for us. And then it is we realize that it is our sin which nails this Savior to the cross. It is our fallen nature, ego, pride and self-centeredness that are the nails which nail the hands and feet of the Lamb of God to the tree. We take the paschal lamb of God and serve Him up on a platter on Holy Week. I am almost at that point in my spiritual walk where I want to say to my Master and Friend --Jesus, please, do not do this for me, I am unworthy, I am unfit to receive even the tini-est droplet of the life of my cherished friend. I understand, dear Jesus, what it would mean if Your blood did not prevail for me at Calvary –the second death I would die, the eternal torment I would face, the separation from all I know and love that would occur. But Lamb of God, I ask too much of You. Little Lamb of God, why would you do such a wonderful thing for me? Indeed.

HOLY WEEK SUMMARIZED--Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the

world! And my sin, too.

Faithfully, Dr. Stu Broberg

BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD

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NEWS FROM THE FAMILY OF FAITH

USHER TEAM 4 IS ON FOR APRIL

Barry Blose Patricia Boyer Harold Caesber

BAPTISMS Baptized March 15, 2105,

at the 11:00 AM worship service, Noah Matthew Anderson born February 14, 2004 and

Nolan Bryan Anderson born October 11, 2010 sons of Bryan Anderson and Danielle

F. Jay Gerchow Barbara Reintgen David Warne

Laurella (Lolly) Carnahan

Carnahan Library Chartiers-Houston Federation of Teachers

David Wilson

Memorial Fund Jayne R. Wilson

Shawn Flynn

Camp & Margaret (Peg) C. Flynn Conference Scholarships

FELLOWSHIP OF CONCERN For prayer support or to join this ministry, call the church office. Please contact the Fellowship of Concern to give the names of those who are in need of prayer for health or other reasons. The names will then be called or emailed to the church members who pray daily for others. Prayer request forms are available in each pew. Completed

forms may be placed in the offering basket on Sunday.

Do you desire a deeper relationship with God during Lent or all year long? The Connect prayer

service returns Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00pm in the chapel to allow us some quality time with God.

In 2015, this service will occur every other month on the last Tuesday of the month. The service contains short, Taize type hymns, led prayer and silent prayer, guided scripture readings with time for silent meditation, and a time for people to come forward for private, one-on-one prayer with myself and members of the staff or Ministry Team. The service is approximately one hour, depending upon how many people come forward for private prayer. Please join us as we make that vital connection with God. ~ Pastor Emily

COMING SOON,

TO A COVENANT CENTER NEAR YOU!! VENDOR AND CRAFT FAIR

The annual Vendor and Craft Fair to support the adult mission teams from The Church of the Covenant will be held at the church Saturday, May 2, 2015. If you would like to participate in this event, please contact Patty Mounts regarding space available.

Phone: 724-222-7257 or 724-825-2287 E-mail: patdel365@verizon.net

Address: 365 W Maiden St, Washington, PA 15301

HOLY WEEK

AT THE CHURCH OF THE COVENANT

Palm Sunday, March 29

~ 9:00 AM - Contemporary Worship in Covenant Center ~ 10:00 AM - A Palm Sunday extravaganza with songs, activities for the kids, and a palm parade! ~ 11:00 AM - Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

Maundy Thursday, April 2

~ 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Prayer Vigil in Rucsh Chapel ~ 12:00 – 12:30 PM Worship w/Communion in Chapel ~ 12:30 PM Prayer Vigil Luncheon ~ 7:00 PM Tenebrae Service w/ Communion in Sanctuary

Good Friday, April 3

~ Noon Worship Service in the Commons at the Foot of the Cross

Easter Sunday, April 5

~ 8:30 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary ~ 9:43 AM Contemporary Worship in Covenant Center ~ 11:00 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

APRIL PREACHING AND WORSHIP SCHEDULE

March 29, 2015 RECLAIMING THE TEMPLE FOR GOD Jesus comes to reclaim the Temple

Palm Sunday Lenten Series: “The Holiness of God” for a HOLY, HOLY, HOLY God. We

9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Hebrews 9: 19-28 reclaim the church for a Holy Lord.

ONLY “For Christ has entered, not into a sanctuary

Dr. Broberg preaches made with hands...but into heaven itself...

on our behalf.” v. 24

Palm Sunday Processional at 10:00 a.m. with a live donkey. Children and adults gather to welcome Jesus

Christ into our church for Holy Week.

April 2, 2015, 7:00 PM ONE PERFECT HOLY SACRIFICE Jesus offers up Himself as the one,

Maundy Thursday Lenten Series: “The Holiness of God” perfect, HOLY Sacrifice to God for our

Communion Hebrews 9: 19-28 sin and reconcilia-

tion with a HOLY God.

Dr. Broberg preaches “without the shedding of blood there

is no forgiveness of sins.” v. 22

April 3, 2015 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE ~ Worship at the Foot of the Cross

Good Friday Noon

Rev. Jason Hefner preaches

April 5, 2015 IN THE PRESENCE OF A HOLY GOD The HOLY power in the resurrection of

Easter Sunday Series: “The Holiness of God” Jesus Christ grants us the holiness to

Dr. Broberg preaches Revelation 20: 11-15 stand in the presence of a Holy, Holy,

Then I saw a great white throne and Holy God.

HIM who sat on it, from whose face the

earth and the heaven fled away. v. 11

April 12, 2015 Whitney Kuniholm, President of Scripture Union, Guest Preaching.

Communion Scripture Union is a major publisher of Sunday School Curriculum and its

Whitney Kuniholm President is a major national Christian leader. He is the author among other

Guest preacher books of E-100, the 100 essential Bible stories Christians need to know and

study. Please note his biography elsewhere in the Messenger and come to

church. There is an opportunity to review Scripture Union books at a special

book table.

The Haiti Mission Team is dedicated in worship at 943 and 11:00 a.m.

April 19, 2015 The Lamplighters, the choir of Waynesburg University at 11:00 a.m. only

Don Nixon preaches The 50 voice Lamplighters under the direction of Melanie Catana will lead us in a

8:30 and 943 musical 11:00 a.m. worship service.

Lamplighters 11:00

April 26, 2015

Pastor Emily preaches. Pastor Stu Away on the Haiti Mission Trip on April 19th

and 26th

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The Waynesburg University Lamplighter Touring Choir will be offering a morning song service at The Church of the Covenant in Washington, PA on Sunday April 19, 2015 at the 11am Service time. The choir will be singing an exciting array of repertoire which will include a classical, contemporary Christian music, Hymns, and traditional spirituals all in inspiring arrangements.

The members of the Waynesburg University Touring Choir will be speaking thoughts and words of assurance from the Bible and from life experiences among the songs presented. There are 18 auditioned members in the choir who represent a wide range of major fields of study including: Education, Criminal Justice, Music Ministry, Political Science, Biblical Ministry Studies, History, and Nursing.

The mission of Waynesburg University Touring Choir is to share through song and testimony the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Throughout the course of their fall and spring semesters these musical students gather to rehearse and prepare concerts that travel throughout western Pennsylvania and abroad. The Lamplighters have been in existence since 1961 when James "Fuzzy" Randolph founded the group as their first director. We are pleased to carry on the traditions of our organization, presenting the gospel of Christ through song and community service in your area.

Our 2015 Spring Tour will be in Washington D.C. from May 4-10th where we will be volunteering with an organization called Central Union Mission. The Lamplighters week will be packed with community service projects, evangelistic outings, a concert at an area High School, services at Churches, and also at Nursing homes. We are excited to see what God can do through us and in us as we dedicate this week to service for the Kingdom of God. Any donations will be used to defray the transportation and living expenses of the choir during this week of tour. Thank you for sharing in our mission with your prayers and support!

Sincerely, Melanie Catana, Director and Nelson Fox, Accompanist

Psalm 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall always be on my lips.”

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015 AT 11:00 AM IN OUR SANCTUARY

Whitney T. “Whit” Kuniholm will be preaching. He is President of Scripture Union/USA. He has written several books including The Essential Bible Guide, The Essential Jesus, and John: An Eyewitness Account of the Son of God, as well as several booklets, including The

Bible Reading Start-Up Guide and Refreshing Faith.

Mr. Kuniholm also writes a blog (www.EssentialBibleBlog.com), and is a frequent speaker at churches and Christian conferences. Scripture Union is a non-denominational Bible engagement ministry with two main emphases:

* Helping people of all ages meet God every day in the Bible and prayer

* Reaching out to the next generation with God’s Word.

Prior to Scripture Union, Mr. Kuniholm held the position of Executive Vice President for Prison Fellowship Min-istries near Washington, DC, a ministry he served in a variety of roles for 13 years. Mr. Kuniholm graduated from

Houghton College in 1976 with a degree in Bible and business.

Whit and his wife, Carol, have three grown children, two grandchildren, and live near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Guest Preacher SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

GOD’S GARDEN Saturday, April 18th- 9:00-11:45 am Enjoy a morning of fun activities with your family! Exciting things to do for children in preschool through elemen-tary age, along with their parents.

Activity Stations: Crafts, flower planting, balloon sculpture, egg station and more. Interactive Program and Snack: Special Spring interactive Children’s Program. Grab a snack and join in the fun!!

Registrations available in March at the

Welcome Center. $5.00 donation/child. Questions or to volunteer - contact Stacy Phillips Director of Christian Education 724-222-0190, ext 115 or stacyphillipscotc@gmail.com

STORYBOOK DONATION TIME!

On March 29th, the fifth Sunday of the month, the Preschool asks you to consider donating a new storybook to our preschool library. The children get to enjoy a book that you have chosen for them. So don’t forget, while you are trying to dodge the cold, you can help create warm memories by donating a storybook to our library so a child can take it home and snuggle with their mom and dad or grandma’s and grandpa’s to hear a great story!

CLUB 56

March 29th 4:30-6 pm- Packing Easter baskets to distribute through Washington Christian Outreach. We will put together some treats for some children who may not receive much at Easter time. What a wonderful way to reach out to other kids!

April 12th 4:30-6pm- Club 56 meets here at Covenant for some fun, games, and faith exploring!

April 26th 4:30 to 6pm- Let's have fun in the dirt! We will clean up some of the flower gardens around the church and plant new ones.

May 31st- Last Blast before summer! We will have a super great time together before we break for the summer. Time TBA.

For additional information please contact Don Nixon (412-480-5895) or Stacy Phillips 724-554-3147).

PALM SUNDAY EXTRAVAGANZA March 29th will be a children’s extravaganza with songs, activities,

and a palm parade! There will be two services on Palm Sunday, the 9 o’clock service in the Covenant Center and the 11 o’clock service in the sanctuary. About 9:50, toward the end of the first service, there will be a children’s message followed by the palm parade led by the children. Many fun activities will be set up in the commons area to enjoy between services. So much excitement you’ll want to be here for all of it!

SACRAMENT TRAINING

SCHEDULE April 12th 9am to 11:45 room 211- make-up day for the Sunday we missed in February. Final review of the Sacraments and banner making.

April 26th – 9 A.M. Bread Baking! We will meet in the dining room (beside the Covenant Center). Bak-ing the bread for Communion has become a tradition for this class, making their First Communion even more special.

May 3rd - 10:30 A.M. Communion! We will gather in the dining room once more, for prayer, and time for photos. This includes children and parents. The chil-dren will then sit with their parents during 11 o’clock service, and be called forward for recognition during the Children’s message. The children will return to their seats to enjoy communion with their fami-lies. Such a special day!

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YOUTH MINISTRY

BUILD A SANDWICH!!

Building a sandwich is a great way to have lunch...and it's even better when it benefits the youth of The Church of the Covenant. On Sunday, April 19 you will have the opportunity to have a great lunch while helping the youth of our church go to their summer camps and mission trips.

Stop into the Dining Room after the 9:43 or 11 am services and construct your own masterpiece using the latest in sand-wich technology. You can buy an entire meal or get items a la carte. You'll be able to do take-out. There will also be a bake sale so the options are practically limitless.

We look forward to seeing you in the sandwich manufacturing facility on April 19!

2015 CONFIRMATION CLASS

Confirmation Class is in motion for our 9th grade stu-dents. We have had two sessions so far (Feb 28 and March 14) and learned about what it means to have a relationship with God, The Apostles' Creed (turned into a game show by Pastor Stu) and the Lord's Prayer. There have also been some games and great lunches. All the kids have been engaged in the process and par-ticipating. The next step is a mini-mission trip to Washington Christian Outreach on April 11. We will be involved in the work of the mission and then debrief the experience. It's a great crew of kids!

The schedule continues as follows:

Sat, Apr 11, 9 am to Noon--Mission work at Washington Christian Outreach (Living Your Faith) Sat, May 2, 9 am to Noon--The Presbyterian Church Sun, May 17, 7 pm to 9 pm--Campfire of Commitment Mon, June 1, 6 pm--Dessert with The Session Sun, June 7, 9:43 and 11 am services--Introduced as new members of The Church of the Covenant! YOUTH SUNDAY!

Once again, on Mothers Day, (May 10) the youth of the church will conduct all three services. They will preach, they will sing, they will usher and they will

greet. We look forward to this annual event since it puts on display the many God-given talents and gifts that our kids possess. Stay tuned for more details as we approach that time.

MISSION: WASHINGTON

(YOUTH HOME MISSION EVENT) ~ JUNE 21-25, 2015

Our first home mission trip was a total success last year with four churches participating. All told, we had about 45 kids and ten adult leaders camp at our church, put in three hot days of work on Locust Avenue and have an incredibly fun, meaningful time. We will likely raise those numbers significantly this year on June 21-25. More churches are involved and more of our kids are wanting to be involved. We'll update you soon.

DR. JIM PLATT RETURNS TO TUESDAY NIGHT SPEAKER SERIES

ON April 7, 14, 21 and 28:

Evil and the God of Love

Our good friend Jim Platt returns to be with us after Easter to help us wrestle with the existence of evil in God’s good creation. We will address some important issues like: How do we embrace the notion of a God who is good, all-knowing, and all-powerful, while at the same time being residents of His created world that is fraught with so much evil? Why does it seem that bad things happen to good people? Will evil eventually overcome the world?

Join us as we wrestle with this problem that has plagued people of faith since time immemorial. We will look through the eyes of Scripture (i.e., Job; Habakkuk) and other thinkers, ancient and modern, as they have sought to come to grips with this vexing issue. When we come full circle, we will see that even though things point to the contrary, God is always in control and through Christ we can find hope! All are welcome. Questions: contact Pastor Emily: 724.222.0190 x 113 or emily-ed@comcast.net.

ADULT EDUCATION

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Wed. of Holy Week,

April 1 Jer. 17:5–10, 14–17 (18) Phil. 4:1–13 John 12:27–36 Thursday, April 2 Maundy Thursday Jer. 20:7–11 (12–13) 14–18 1 Cor. 10:14–17; 11:27–32 John 17:1–11 (12–26) Friday, April 3 Good Friday Gen. 22:1–14 1 Peter 1:10–20 John 13:36–38 Saturday, April 4 Holy Saturday Job 19:21–27a Heb. 4:1–16 Rom. 8:1–11 Sunday, April 5 Resurrection of the Lord / Easter Exod. 12:1–14 John 1:1–18 or Isa. 51:9–11 Luke 24:13–35 Monday, April 6 Jonah 2:1–10 Acts 2:14, 22–32 John 14:1–14

Tuesday, April 7 Isa. 30:18–26 Acts 2:36–41 (42–47) John 14:15–31 Wednesday, April 8 Micah 7:7–15 Acts 3:1–10 John 15:1–11

Thursday, April 9 Ezek. 37:1–14 Acts 3:11–26 John 15:12–27 Friday, April 10 Dan. 12:1–4, 13 Acts 4:1–12 John 16:1–15 Saturday, April 11 Isa. 25:1–9 Acts 4:13–21 (22–31) John 16:16–33

Sunday, April 12 2nd Sunday of Easter Isa. 43:8–13 1 Peter 2:2–10 John 14:1–7

Monday, April 13 Dan. 1:1–21 1 John 1:1–10 John 17:1–11 Tuesday, April 14 Dan. 2:1–16 1 John 2:1–11 John 17:12–19

Wednesday, April 15 Dan. 2:17–30 1 John 2:12–17 John 17:20–26 Thursday, April 16

Dan. 2:31–49 1 John 2:18–29 Luke 3:1–14

Friday, April 17 Dan. 3:1–18 1 John 3:1–10 Luke 3:15–22 Saturday, April 18 Dan. 3:19–30 1 John 3:11–18 Luke 4:1–13 Sunday, April 19 3rd Sunday of Easter Dan. 4:1–18 1 Peter 4:7–11 John 21:15–25 Monday, April 20 Dan. 4:19–27 1 John 3:19–4:6 Luke 4:14–30

Tuesday, April 21 Dan. 4:28–37 1 John 4:7–21 Luke 4:31–37 Wednesday, April 22 Dan. 5:1–12 1 John 5:1–12 Luke 4:38–44

Thursday, April 23 Dan. 5:13–30 1 John 5:13–20 (21) Luke 5:1–11 Friday, April 24 Dan. 6:1–15 2 John 1–13 Luke 5:12–26

Saturday, April 25 Dan. 6:16–28 3 John 1–15 Luke 5:27–39 Sunday, April 26 4th Sunday of Easter Gen. 18:22–33 1 Peter 5:1–11 Matt. 7:15–29 Monday, April 27 Jer. 30:1–9 Col. 1:1–14 Luke 6:1–11 Tuesday, April 28 Jer. 30:10–17 Col. 1:15–23 Luke 6:12–26

Wednesday, April 29 Jer. 30:18–22 Col. 1:24–2:7 Luke 6:27–38 Thursday, April 30 Jer. 31:1–14 Col. 2:8–23 Luke 6:39–49

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR APRIL

Presbyterian Women’s

Sandscrest Retreat

The ladies will retreat to Sandscrest on Friday and Saturday April 10-11, 2015. Donna Bussey from Washington City Mission will be our leader. Her theme is a simple, but powerful one: GRACE. We will leave the church parking lot at 5:00 PM Friday and return around 2:00 PM Saturday. Cost is $ 88.00 which includes three delicious meals, overnight accommodations plus an inspirational program and fellowship. Save the date! All are welcome, including friends from other faith communities. Reservation deadline is Monday, April 6. Call the church office @ 724-222-0190 or contact Connie Hornickel if you have any questions.

A Prayer Vigil

in Rusch Chapel

On Maundy Thursday, APRIL 2, 2015

7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

• During the Vigil, the pastors will hold a prayer service in Rusch Chapel from noon until 12:30 p.m. Communion will be served. All are welcome.

• A light luncheon will be served in the Dining Room at 12:30 p.m. for a minimal cost of $3. All are welcome.

• The Vigil will conclude with a Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary led by the pastors. This service will include Communion. All are welcome.

• If you are able to participate in the Prayer Vigil, the following time slots are available. Select one that will fit your schedule. You may arrive anytime within that hour. Please make a note of the time you have selected. A host will be present and materials for prayer are provided.

7:00—8:00 a.m. 10:00—11:00 a.m. 1:30—2:30 p.m. 4:30—5:30 p.m.

8:00—9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.—noon 2:30—3:30 p.m. 5:30—6:30 p.m.

9:00—10:00 a.m. 12:30—1:30 p.m. 3:30—4:30 p.m. 6:30—7:00 p.m.

When you rearrange the letters of PRESBYTERIAN, you get BEST IN PRAYER

Please detach and place in offering plate or send

to the church office

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Vigil Response

Name ________________________________

I will participate in the Vigil from _______ until ________. _____ Yes, I will be attending the luncheon. I will participate by praying at home from _______________ until _______________.

Please detach and place in offering plate or send

to the church office

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Prayer Request Those who participate in the Vigil will offer prayers on behalf of the entire congregation. You may request as many prayers as you wish.

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Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and Sunday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

THE CARNAHAN LIBRARY Dedicated on 11/1/09 to the memory of Thomas Dorrington Carnahan II,

Thomas Dorrington Carnahan III, George Kirk Carnahan and to the glory of God.

The following books were donated to the library. The Library

Committee thanks the donors. All have been cataloged and are

ready to be checked out. The library is in Room 308, the first

room on the right as you enter the third floor hallway from the

elevator. The card catalog will help you to locate a book by

author, title or subject.

The following books are new additions to the library:

Elaine’s Circle: a teacher, a student, a classroom and one unfor-gettable year by Bob Katz. This true story takes place in Eagle River, Alaska. The main character is a 4th grade teacher. Dur-ing the school year 1992-93, one of Elaine’s students was diag-nosed with a terminal brain tumor. The book tells how one teacher and her innovative methods had a profound effect on her students. She tells her students “Learning is not just something we do in school. It is something we do until the day we die.” (Recommended by Kay Snee and Barb Knight)

The Midwife of Hope River by Patricia Harman. In this writer’s first novel, she introduces us to midwife Patricia Murphy, a woman who has a talent for escorting mothers through the chal-lenges of bringing children into the world. The setting is in Ap-palachia during the Depression. She takes the jobs that no one else wants, helping those most in need and least likely to pay. She encounters many difficulties. (The author is a nurse-

midwife who has served on the faculties of Ohio State Univer-

sity, Case Western Reserve University and West Virginia Uni-

versity.) (Recommended by Kay Snee and Barb Knight)

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. A professor of genetics (who is socially challenged) thinks it’s time he finds a wife. So in the scientific way in which he does everything, he designs a Wife Project to find a perfect partner, a survey that will ‘weed out’ the drinkers, the smokers and the late arrivers. He meets a woman named Rosie who is quickly disqualified as a candidate. However, as a DNA expert, he agrees to help her find her bio-logical father. It isn’t long before the professor finds you don’t find love, it finds you. (The author is currently working on a

sequel.) (Recommended by Linda Marriner )

The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe. This story is about a woman named Caretta who is asked by her mother to return to the Carolina Lowcountry where she had spent her childhood summers. Caretta soon finds herself repairing the family beach house, becoming a ‘turtle lady’ and renewing old acquaintances. However, the best lessons learned involve reconnecting with her mother.

The Reluctant Sorority: The Life, Loves and Loss of Three Vietnam War Widows by Dana Chwan. The three women

whose stories are told in this non-fiction book come from 3 dif-ferent parts of the world – Vietnam, Russia and the United States. Each woman’s life is shared and the way in which they’re connected is revealed. The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages. The story begins in 1943 when an 11 year old girl named Dewey travels by train to New Mexico where she will live with her father. Soon she arrives at the town which officially doesn’t exist. It’s called Los Alamos and working here are scientists and mathematicians from the USA and Europe. What they’re working on is only referred to as ‘the gadget.’ Dewey and another girl named Suze lock horns. Dewey likes to work on mechanical projects and Suze is a bud-ding artist. The story focuses on their unlikely friendship.(The

book won the Scott O’Dell Award for historical fiction).

Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake. This is the book on which the Academy Award winning movie of the same name is based. Lieutenant John Dunbar, the main character, is search-ing for his place in the world. The story takes him from being a Union soldier in the Civil War to being in charge of an outpost which has been abandoned. Before too long, he finds himself in contact with the Comanches who live in the same area.

The Holy Road by Michael Blake. This sequel to Dances with Wolves takes place 11 years later. Dances with Wolves lives peacefully with his wife and 3 children in the village of Ten Bears. Problems continue with the white soldiers who want the Comanche to live on reservations. The village is attacked and many are killed. Stands with a Fist and their infant daughter are kidnapped. So it’s up to Dances with Wolves to rescue them.

The following gently used books were donated anonymously.

The Library Committee thanks the donors.

A Young Wife by Pam Lewis. The main character of this turn of the century novel is a young woman named Minke who trav-els to Amsterdam to care for the dying wife of a wealthy man. After the wife dies, the husband marries Minke and they move to Argentina. Eventually, they have a son who is kidnapped. In time, they leave Argentina for New York. Hers is a story of faith, betrayal and redemption. Allison’s Journey by Wanda E. Brunstetter. This is the fourth book in a series called “The Brides of Webster County”. A young Amish girl who has just turned 19 is sent by her widowed father to spend the summer with relatives that live in Missouri. Allison is a tomboy and needs to learn how to manage an Amish household. Two young men become interested in her. (The first three books of the series are available in the

Carnahan Library).

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