Ordination News

Pam Lupfer, she graduated several years ago, sent this out earlier today.

Service of Ordination of the Presbytery of the Pacific
For Pamela J. Lupfer
As Minister of Word and Sacrament
Sunday, September 16, 2007
At 4:00 in the Afternoon
at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church
26825 Rolling Hills Road
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
310-377-2825

Well, it has finally happened. At long last, I will be ordained to the ministry of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 16th at 4:00pm at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church (provided the church and presbytery votes affirmatively). My new church is located in Haverstraw, New York, about an hour north of New York City in the Hudson River valley. I will be their part-time designated pastor and will remain part-time at Stony Point Conference Center. The church is small, but mighty in spirit and has a beautiful old brick building with Tiffany windows. ..

Aye, get ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day Gar.

September 19th is Talk Like A Pirate Day.

In honor of this approaching event I have found some resources for us to use as we prepare:

A Language Video - A song - An Order of Worship - And a pirate speak translator too!

AAAARRR!

News about Dan

Hey all -- some of you may have gotten this word but I thought this the best venue to make sure everyone heard this news (note that went out from Jana):

From: Jana Childers Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 11:53 AMTo:
Community Announcement
Subject: Prayers requested

Dear Friends,

As many of you know, Professor Dan Hoggatt has had a difficult year dealing with several perplexing health issues. Last week he saw a doctor who was able to put various pieces together and formulate a diagnosis: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Dan will appreciate our prayers and support, I know, during this time as he works with his doctors to improve his health and build strength. With rest and care, it is hoped that Dan will be able to maintain his work and commitments well into the future. Some people with CLL live into their nineties, the doctors say, and those of us who are praying for Dan have that target clearly in mind.

Dan will continue to meet his classes. There will be no disruption of either the worship or music program. However, there are always plenty of small things that need doing in the worship program and I am sure the worship team (Charles, Dan and the chaplain’s assistants) will appreciate offers of help as you see needs you can fill.

Though Dan is not averse to talking about his situation, it might make the most sense for us to express our concerns in prayers, notes and cards and try to avoid overwhelming Dan with personal conversations.

Thank you for your concern.
Jana Childers
Dean

The Newest Rev.

Only got a minute left on my lunch but wanted to get at least this picture posted so you could all see the newly ordained Reverend Jennifer Grantham!

The service of ordination was wonderful, Jen's gift for putting together a worship service (and her love of hymns and music) was clearly visible in this celebration. I wish you could have all been there. I'll let Jen post the rest of the details when she gets a minute (which might be a while since she's already busy on the job in Wrey)

All that left to say is: "Jen you so rock!"