CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, May 11th
Mother’s Day
Pentecost Sunday
Baptism: Mali FuMa Beyer
9AM First Light Service
10:30AM Traditional Service

Monday, May 12th
9:00 am Senior Exercise Class (Gym)
10:30 am Deborah Circle (meeting at home of Marcy Busch)
10:30 am Program Staff Meeting (202)
11:00 am Staff Meeting (Parlor)

Tuesday, May 13th
Pre-School uses the Gym
9:30 am Ruth-Naomi Circle (Parlor)
10:00 am Prayer Group (Parlor)
7:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop #263 (Gym)
7:00 pm Stewardship Committee (207)

Wednesday, May 14th
9:00 am Senior Exercise Class (Gym)
11:00 am Book Review Group (Parlor)
5:30 pm WNL Memorial Day Practice (Kit, DR, Gym)
6:00 pm Carillon Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm Worship Committee (205)

Thursday, May 15th
Pre-School uses the Gym
9:30 am Quilting Group (MPR)
6:45 pm Pre-School Ice Cream Social
7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm Girl Scouts Troop #1658 (MPR)

Friday, May 16th
Reservation deadline for Church Women United Salad Luncheon with Margaret Bourke-White (cost $3)
6:00 pm Jessica Moore/ David Nix Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, May 17th
4:00 pm Jessica Moore/ David Nix Wedding

Sunday, May 18th
Communion at First Light Worship Service
Teacher Appreciation Day!
Baptism: Grace Isabelle Demaline
11:45 am PW Coordinating Team (MPR)

Monday, May 19th
9AM Senior Exercise
11AM S.W.A.R.E.
4PM PEA
7PM Cub Scout Pack #263

Tuesday, May 20th
10AM Prayer Group
12PM Church Women United Salad Luncheon
1PM Daytime Bridge-A-Rama
7PM Boy Scouts Troop 263

Wednesday, May 21st
9AM Senior Exercise
10AM Mission Guild
10:15AM Al-Anon
5:30PM WNL
6PM Carillon Choir Rehearsal
7PM Session

Thursday, May 22nd
GARAGE SALE
7PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Friday, May 23rd
GARAGE SALE

Sunday, May 25th
9AM First Light Service
10:30AM Traditional Service
11:45AM PW Coordinating Team

Monday, May 26th
MEMORIAL DAY
Pancake Breakfast by the Valley Forge Marching Band Boosters
9:30AM Memorial Day Service and Parade

Tuesday, May 27th
10AM Prayer Group
7PM Boy Scouts Troop 263

Wednesday, May 28th
9AM Senior Exercise
10:15AM Al-Anon
5:30PM WNL
6PM Carillon Choir Rehearsal
7PM Membership Committee

Thursday, May 29th
7PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Friday, May 30th
6:30PM Movie Night
Featuring: "National Treasure Book of Secrets"

Saturday, May 31st
9:30AM Communion

Sunday, June 1st
9AM First Light Service – Communion
10:30AM Traditional Service – Communion
11:45AM Education Committee

Monday, June 2nd
9AM Senior Exercise
1PM Bereavement Support Group
7PM Parish Nurse Support Team

Tuesday, June 3rd
10AM Prayer Group
7PM Deacon’s Ministry of Caring
7PM Boy Scouts Troop 263
7:30PM First Light Planning Team

Wednesday, June 4th
9AM Senior Exercise
10:15AM Al-Anon
10AM Abigail Circle
6PM Carillon Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, June 5th
7PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7PM Administration Committee
7PM Girl Scout Troop 1658
8PM Chancel Choir Fellowship

Friday, June 6th
6PM Tuttle/Hannan Wedding Rehearsal
6:30PM Fellowship Club

Saturday, June 7th
9AM Strawberry Festival Preparation
9AM Men’s Square
2PM Tuttle/Hannan Wedding

Sunday, June 8th
10AM Congregational Service
Music Sunday
Golden Anniversary of Rev. Bill Keene Ordination
11AM Strawberry Festival

Monday, June 9th
TIDINGS ARTICLES DUE
9AM Senior Exercise
10:30AM Deborah Circle
4PM PEA

Tuesday, June 10th
9:30AM Ruth-Naomi Circle
10AM Prayer Group
7:15PM Communications Committee

Wednesday, June 11th
9AM Senior Exercise

Friday, June 13th
5PM Nighttime Bridge-A-Rama
5PM Raines/Kosey Wedding Rehearsal
6PM Hodous/Sutyak Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, June 14th
1PM Hodous/Sutyak Wedding
4PM Raines/Kosey Wedding

Sunday, June 15th
FATHER’S DAY
9AM First Light Service – Communion
10:30AM Traditional Service

Monday, June 16th
9AM Senior Exercise
1PM Bereavement Support

Tuesday, June 17th
10AM Prayer Group
1PM Daytime Bridge-A-Rama

Wednesday, June 18th
9AM Senior Exercise
10:15AM Al-Anon
Noon Mission Guild Luncheon
7PM Session

Thursday, June 19th
9:30AM Quilting Group

Sunday, June 22nd
9AM First Light Service
10:30AM Traditional Service
11:45AM PW Coordinating Team

Monday, June 23rd
9AM Senior Exercise
11AM SWARE

Tuesday, June 24th
10AM Prayer Group

Wednesday, June 25th
9AM Senior Exercise
10:15AM Al-Anon
7PM Membership Committee

Sunday, June 29th
9AM First Light Service
10:30AM Traditional Service

Monday, June 30th
9AM Senior Exercise

Tuesday, July 1st
10AM Prayer Group
7:30PM First Light Planning Team

Wednesday, July 2nd
9AM Senior Exercise
7PM Mission Committee

Thursday, July 3rd
7PM Administration Committee

Friday, July 4th
INDEPENDENCE DAY – Building Closed

Saturday, July 5th
9AM Men’s Square
9AM Communion Preparation

Sunday, July 6th
9AM First Light Service – Communion
10:30AM Traditional Service – Communion
11:45AM Education Committee

Monday, July 7th
9AM Senior Exercise
1PM Bereavement Support
7PM Parish Nurse Support Team

Tuesday, July 8th
TIDINGS ARTICLES DUE
10AM Prayer Group

Wednesday, July 9th
9AM Senior Exercise

Sunday, July 13th
9AM First Light Service
10:30AM Traditional Service

Monday, July 14th
9AM Senior Exercise

Tuesday, July 15th
10AM Prayer Group

Wednesday, July 16th
9AM Senior Exercise
10AM Mission Guild
7PM Session

Thursday, July 17th
9:30AM Quilting Group

Sunday, July 20th
9AM First Light Service – Communion
10:30AM Traditional Service

Monday, July 21st
9AM Senior Exercise
1PM Bereavement Support

Tuesday, July 22nd
10AM Prayer Group

Wednesday, July 23rd
9AM Senior Exercise
7PM Membership Committee

Sunday, July 27th
9AM First Light Service
10:30AM Traditional Service

Monday, July 28th
9AM Senior Exercise

Tuesday, July 29th
10AM Prayer Group

Wednesday, July 30th
9AM Senior Exercise

FELLOWSHIP CLUB - TRAVEL SECTION

The trip to The Carousel leaving the church at 11am, Wednesday, June 18 to see "Damn Yankees" as well as the trips to Wooster leaving the church at 12 Noon on Friday, June 27 to see "Oklahoma" and Thursday, July 24, 2008 to see "The Desert Song" are sold out. Call Ralph to be put on the Standby List for any of these shows.

We still have 8 seats available for the Carousel in Akron on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, leaving the church at 11 am to relive the Classic - "The Wizard of Oz". It will take you "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in one of the most beloved musicals of all time! The cost is $59.00, which includes bus, play, dinner, dessert and gratuities. Please send your check along with your reservation to Ralph Stucky.

Special Notes

A Golden Day for Rev. Bill Keene, Sunday, June 8, 2008. As part of the celebration, would you please wear something yellow? There is only 1 service that day at 10 a.m. It is also Music Sunday and the Strawberry Festival. Rev. Bill Keene has been a light for all of us. He has lived by Psalm 145:2 "Every day I will bless You, and praise Your name forever and ever." Please send your cards and notes of appreciation to Carol Werner 6424 Alderwood Road Parma Hts., OH 44130; Roger & Ruth Doerning 7409 James Drive N. Royalton, OH 44133; John & Marcy Busch 513 Bay Hill Drive Avon Lake, OH 44012; or Don & Linda Tresise 3429 Valley Parkway N. Royalton, OH 44133. We rejoice at the opportunity to honor Rev. Bill Keene.

- PROPERTES UPDATE & THANK YOU! Properties and the Education Committee sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the "New Window Campaign". The need was $9750.00 and to date, we've accepted $7589.00 toward the goal. A big THANKS goes to everyone who helped! The amount is much more than anticipated, but most appreciated.
- - The "Flood of 2008" background work continues. Properties is working with our agent and a contractor to acquire additional repair funds. The restoration of the lower level should begin by late June.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE

Although Patch the Pirate has moved on for the season, we are still gathering on Wednesday's in May to practice for the Memorial Day Performance coming up on May 26, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact Pam Nash.

NAME TAGS

Did you find your name tag this morning? After further thought, we have decided to keep all racks in the FELLOWSHIP HALL. We are encouraging you to take your name tag with you. KEEP IT IN YOUR CAR so it will be with you when you arrive next Sunday. Should you not find your name tag, please make a note of that on the Friendship Pad and we will have one for next week. Thank you for your cooperation. - The Membership Committee

BOOK REVIEW GROUP

Reverend Malcolm Shields will review STONE COLD a novel by David Baldacci at our May 14 meeting. This novel is a sequel to THE CAMEL CLUB. It is described as an unforgettable novel of revenge, conspiracy and murder that brings a band of unlikely heroes face-to-face with their greatest threat. We will find some Biblical themes and moral dilemmas to explore in this suspense novel. Join us on Wednesday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. in the church parlor.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

In becoming a member of Parma-South Presbyterian Women? Would you like to attend a gathering of Presbyterian Women? We would be glad to have you join us for these activities as part of your faith journey. For more information about the various circles, contact our Hospitality Coordinator, Marge Astler at (440) 842-4893. As you heard during the Worship on Celebration of the Gift of Women Sunday, being a member of a circle can be an important part of your spiritual life.

WE DID IT!!!!

Not only was the Walk for Hunger a HUGE success once again, but we beat our fundraising goal! PSPC Members GENEROUSLY donated $335, the Brunch raised $405 and the walkers raised $726 from outside supporters! Our goal for this year's walk was to raise $1000 and our total donation to the Hunger Network for 2008 was $1466! We also had 28 walkers this year - which is our biggest group ever! Thanks to everyone who donated and walked with us and we hope for another WONDERFUL year next year!

FELLOWSHIP

has an opportunity to see the Cleveland Indians play against the Oakland A's at 12:05pm on May 15. Tickets are on the first-base-line, lower level. Cost is $12. - that's 50% off the regular price! As of April 23, there are only 11 tickets left. Call Frank Kuhn now at (440) 885-2058, if you are interested in going to the game.

ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS!

The Sixth Annual Church Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2008. So line up your golfing buddies now! More details to follow.

CELEBRATION OF YEARS

We will be honoring Rev. Bill Keene for his 50 years of ordination at the 10 O'clock service on June 8th before the Strawberry festival. A golden opportunity to celebrate Bill, a true steadfast servant of the Lord.

Mission Opportunities

- Saturday, May 17 North Presbyterian Church at 40th and Superior is hosting Spring Cleaning day. People from all the churches are invited to come for a few hours of cleaning, painting, gardening, etc. Last year the Salisbury's Frank Kuhn, Charlie Williams and Doris Belknap as well as volunteers from many churches participated. For more information, call Frank Kuhn (885-2058).

- CHURCH WOMEN UNITED May Fellowship Salad Luncheon is May 20, 2008 at Noon with Margaret Bourke-White. Margaret is a Clevelander who is noted as having 11 published books of photo essays, was the first woman accredited as a war correspondent in 1942, flew with the Air Force on a bombing mission in 1943, traveled with General Patton's Army through Germany in 1945, traveled to India twice and photographed Ghandi a few hours before he was assassinated in 1948. Please call the church for reservations at (440) 885-2652 - the deadline is May 16, 2008. The cost is $3.00 + your favorite salad and a friend.

- Mapleside Farms is more than just an apple farm - On May 22 from 4-8pm, a portion of Mapleside's proceeds will be donated to LOVE In the Name of Christ, whom we sponsor for those who are in a time of need. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended. Come to enjoy the view of the apple orchards, the dining experience, the ice cream parlor or the unique shopping - but come and support their fundraising efforts through Mapleside's "Cookin' Up Cash" program.

- Friday May 23 Parma -South will be assisting in preparation and serving of the weekly Community Dinner at Bethany Presbyterian Church 6415 West Clinton Ave. Anyone in need of a free meal is welcome to attend. We send two crews of people. At 1:30PM to prepare the meal, under the direction of Harold Barton, and at 5:30PM to serve the dinner and clean up. This is a good experience and would be great for families or young adults. Call Helen Salisbury (842-0014) to volunteer.

-Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cleveland's Annual Golf-A-Thon is set! For Monday, June 2, at Legend Lake Golf Course in Chardon. In addition to being a golfing extravaganza, the event will also celebrate IHN's 10th anniversary serving Cleveland's homeless families. Golfers solicit pledges from congregation members, friends, and family to benefit IHN and then attempt to play 100+ holes of golf in one day. New this year, teams of two can combine forces to solicit joint pledges and split the holes golfed. It is a great day of fun and fellowship in support of IHN. To reserve your spot, contact Mark Rabkin, Golf-A-Thon Chair, at (440) 247-6422 or merabkin@althans.com. Corporate sponsorship and opportunities to help on the Golf-A-Thon Committee are also available. Thank you for helping IHN to make miracles happen for our guest families on their journey home. We'll see you on the course in June!

MEN'S SQUARE

Preview of the June meeting > > > > [We'll be meeting in the MPR to talk about BIG SAM (Samuel)! Also, we'll be helping with the Strawberry Festival.] More details to come!

CALLING ALL 2008 GRADUATES

If you will be graduating from High School or College this spring and are a member of Parma South, please contact the Church Office and let us know. We are planning a recognition day in June and want to make sure we include EVERYONE! Call the Church office by June 1st to be included!