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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