1 Keeping Connected Friday, September 12, 2008
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“I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”- Psalm 121:1-2
From Tim Williams
I asked George if he would be open to letting us, the staff, know a few things about himself that the PNC might not ask.
This is what he said… Become friends with George
Hinman on Facebook today!
Nicknames? Chip, Moonshine, the Hammer, Jorge, Dude What's your age? 43
Height? 6’1” and losing
Shoe size? 12 and gaining
Date of Birth? Feb 20
What's your star sign? Pisces (can’t believe the PNC didn’t work this one out) Obsessions? is there another dessert
besides ice cream? Bad habits? they put me in the
‘snoring tent’ at the Men’s Retreat Phobias? sleeping through my own
retirement
ABOUT YOU What makes you happy? getting the
job done
What really irritates you? not remembering someone’s name (and having to address people like just “wife…”) What makes you sad? someone else
who is What makes you angry? finding out
too late it was cancelled What makes you scared? raising
teenagers
Who is your best friend? Ann
Best advice you've ever received? don't worry about it
Last book read? Alvin Plantinga, Warranted Christian Belief
Last movie watched? Dark Knight
Last time worked out? this morning
Last thing you ate? a banana
Last thing you drank? Water
Best thing you've ever bought? a manual transmission VW Vanagon with sunroof Worst thing you've ever
bought? probably something at Taco Bell Best thing you've ever been
given? digital camera (father’s day)
Worst thing you've ever been given? rabbit soup tureen
Favorite thing to do on a hot summers day? Sailing
Favorite thing to do on a snowy winters day? light a fire
If you could go back in time to see or change something, when would it be and what would you do? It’d be either (a) dinner with Martin Luther and co. or (b) the foggy night when Rudolph gets the promotion If you could choose your own death,
how would you go? in my sleep (though I think a Presbytery meeting would be cool too) What advice would you give to a
kid? play, read, pray
Any hidden talents? Croquet
Who is your hero? George Whitefield
PREFERENCES PC or Mac? non-combatant (was a
Mac guy squeezed into PC conformity by mean IT types) (aspire to someday run all on Linux) Cat or Dog? Dog
Early or Late nighter? Early
Early or Late riser? Early
Scary or Romantic movies? what's the difference?
RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW What are you wearing? Jeans
What's the latest news? the republicans have their own rock star
What's the weather like? nothing but sun How do you feel? glad to be
heading your way
Up Close and Personal with the Fresh Prince of Bel Air
2 Keeping Connected Friday, September 12, 2008
... for your generosity in giving your time for a somewhat mundane task.
I really appreciate your willingness to serve as a team—inter-departmentally—and to lift the burden from our wonderful volunteers who give so much to keep UPC running smoothly.
Pamela, a special thanks to you for the gift-cards, candy, and recruitment email.
Thanks, Kelly Head
MaryLouise Alving Kate Mitchum
Sharon Bowler Janet Moneymaker
Sonjia Gavin Loretta Pain
Jennie Koth Matt Royston
Sarah Logemann Wes Slover
Pamela McCann Ann Thomas
Über Thanks to…
WHEN: Wednesday, September 24 from 11:45-1 p.m.
WHERE: Geneva
It’s time again – join the fun – good food – old friends –new colleagues…
And a special time to bless Earl as he departs for a new paragraph in life.
We’ll BBQ salmon (favorite food of Earl’s) – with salad for those who choose
Meeting new staff family members
Hearing one more lesson of life from Earl
And ending with a prayer of blessing.
It’s a don’t miss time of gathering!
All-Staff Lunches Resume Please gather in the choir loft for an all staff picture on Thursday, September 18 at 11:30 a.m.
As Earl leaves, we want to present him with a token of affection, ap-preciation and respect. We are hav-ing a frame engraved with words that seem to describe him –
Pastor, theologian, mentor, friend, teacher, colleague, poet, driftwood carver
And we’ll fill the frame with a black and white photo of us.
So please, try and make it.
Shhhh...it’s a Surprise!
Say Cheese!
From Cathy Thwing
As the Fall begins, remember to turn in a setup diagram for each ongoing meet-ing/activity that you sponsor and all your special events. In order for Facilities to provide the basic furniture setup that you need, you must submit a setup diagram of how you would like the space prepared, at least a week in advance for ordinary events & at least two weeks in advance for large or complicated special events. Please submit a clear diagram of what would facilitate your activity/meeting/event. These should be placed in the so marked slot in Production, same slot as room requests. Also, remem-ber to update all your announcements to reflect your Fall schedule. Thank you!
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