We honor members, friends, visitors
Our thoughts and good wishes continue to be with: Ruth Sanders, whose Sister died recently, and who also lost her Father in mid-January. Susan Riederer has recovered nicely from a benign tumor that was removed from her neck. In January Steve & Sharon Daudt lost both a dear Aunt in Delaware, and an Uncle in Michigan. Thus, a month of travel for them, to assist parents. Hugh Matheson had a heart attack and is currently living in assisted care at Fraser Meadows. His “Nurse Rachett”, Jane Smith is also missing, while offering her support. Jim Rowe and family on the recent death of his Uncle in Minnesota.
Congratulations, Good Luck, Blessings, and Thanks to: Laurel Etra Seppala and John Etra on the arrival Friday, February 13th of a granddaughter born in Portland, OR. Paul & Susan Riederer celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on February 17th.
Special Welcome to New Members: John Bertin, Nicole deLorimier, Theresa Diaz, Kimberly Durham, Margaret Gelatt, Colleen Keller, Catherine Mercer, Bob Stewart and Emily Valerio. We are glad you joined us! The New Members Dinner, on February 18th was a great success — and I think this special recognition event needs to be continued on an annual, or semi-annual basis. Will Kropp brought the concept, to us, from his previous congregation.
Random Thoughts: I delivered our January Share-Our-Plate check to There With Care, which was received with great joy and appreciation to all of the UUCB community. Part of their excitement is due to the fact that; through March 10th, any contributions they receive are being “matched” by an anonymous benefactor.
Needed — : “A little help from my friends…” Thank you to those who have already signed up!
Sunday Morning takes many hands to make our experience enjoyable! It starts with our professionals: Rev. Howell Lind, Diana McLean, Janen Wright, Deborah Beriolli, and Judith King. Next comes YOU, our incredible volunteers, and this is where I am asking for your assistance. Needed every Sunday are two Ushers, two coffee “set-up” — and two Coffee “clean-up” volunteers. I am the Hospitality Ministry Volunteer Coordinator. In the next few weeks the demands of my work on the Search Committee will increase, along with those of my six favorite new best friends. Thus my recruiting time is limited. YOU can assist by signing up on the sheet located at the front counter. Please do so now, you don’t need to wait until I ask. With my very grateful Thank YOU to everyone who says “YES”!
With Love & Care, Barb