Murder at the Howard Johnsons

is the drama featured at the Dinner Theatre event hosted by Woodlands Men’s Fellowship
on Saturday, March 20 at 6:00 pm. Tickets for the Lasagna dinner and theatre production are $10 per person and are available after church.

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Two Pianos and an Organ Concert March 21st

You are invited to hear popular organists/pianists Ruth Clemens and Fran Stroud combine their considerable talents in a concert March 21st at 3 PM in the sanctuary of the Woodlands Presbyterian Church at 11 Ecuestre Dr. (behind the Woodlands Auditorium). The Two Pianos and an Organ concert will be approximately one hour in length, and include a wide variety of musical styles. There will be a bit of Gospel with a setting of “Shall We Gather At The River”, contrasted with an arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 3” arranged for Two piano/Four hands.

And speaking of Bach, also scheduled will be a work by the comedian of the keyboard, PDQ Bach whose “Toot Suite” will remind listeners of the “Chopsticks” arrangement played at the concert last year by the artists. This year’s arrangement calls for two players on one organ bench.

Combine that with songs by George Gershwin and a setting of the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy”, contrasted with the strains from the great Toccata by Charles-Marie Widor, along with other selections ensures both and entertaining and inspiring afternoon for the Audience.

Ruth Clemens majored in organ and minored in piano at colleges in Colorado and Illinois, and has served as Organist at Woodlands Presbyterian Church since 1998. Prior to moving to the Village, she served as organist for over thirty years at the First Christian Church in Peoria, Illinois. Ruth has also served as an accompanist for Cedar Mountain Singers, PEO Singers, and Village Strings.

Fran Stroud is a graduate of the University of Texas with a BME degree in Music Education. She has taught private piano, organ, trumpet and voice, as well as serving as a choirmaster and Handbell Choir director. A Villager since 2006, she sings in the Village Chorale, accompanies soloists and serves as a substitute accompanist at various churches.

There is no charge, but a free will offering will be taken to help defray expenses.

Refreshments will be served after the concert in Fellowship Hall.

You are invited to attend this concert.

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TEEN CHALLENGE OF ARKANSAS FAITH PROMISE BANQUET

They will host their annual banquet in Hot Springs on Thursday, April 15. Tickets are complimentary, but reservations are required. Please call Tina (501-624-2446) or email her tinamenzies@cablelynx.com for tickets.

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SLIDELL MISSION TRIP

This year will end the commitment made to this Presbyterian Outreach mission project in Slidell, LA. If you are interested in being a part of this trip the week of April 18 or October 24, let Joe Fouts or Woody Workman know. They are happy to answer your questions.There is a CD for viewing of past trips. Woodlands Presbyterian Church and friends have had over 50 people join us in this post Katrina mission project twice yearly for the past four years.

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SUNDAY MORNING COOKIE FELLOWSHIP is recruiting cooks. Instead of having everyone in Shepherd Groups submit cookies, we need individuals who know how to cook and want to cook provide our Sunday Morning cookies.

The Shepherd Groups will do the set up and clean up. Sign up is in the Narthex and in Fellowship Hall.

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QUILTS FOR CHARITY WORKSHOP

We are in need of patriotic fabric - print or solid to sew quilts for wounded Marines to be delivered this summer. You may leave the fabric in the storage room by the choir. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 9AM. We are grateful for your efforts. Call Phyllis Spencer (922-0666)for more information.

WANTED! People to form a Transportation Team. Woodlands Church has a need for some volunteers to drive people to Dr’s appointments. We need a volunteer to coordinate this team. To help or for questions, contact Wes Soerens (915.8971) or Jean Brown (922.5818).

PW MISSION PROJECT. We need helpers for Good Sam’s the first Wednesday of the month from 3 - 4:30 pm. The signup sheet is on the hallway bulletin board. Both men and women are welcome to help.

MISSION MINISTRY

Lee and Kay Stafford and Mary Jo Kurten(r), recently helped to fix dinner at the shelter.

Frt, L-R Ann Workman, Nancy Alkov, Betty Johnson, Cosy Clegg, & Claudia Knudsen Rear, L-R Carol Wolever & Milly Sowder

Lain Rodgers and her loyal and faithful volunteer helpers prepare food every Saturday at The Master's Table to needy families and residents of Hot Springs. Lain and her husband started their free meal ministry six years ago this coming Thanksgiving.

Lain had just moved back from Dallas and observed some children in back of one of the old Motels on Park Ave. going through the trash and trying to eat some pizza from a box that had been thrown away. She felt that there was something she could do to help so she started The Master's Table. They expect to serve over 17,000 lunches this year.

They can always use paper towels, napkins, paper cups (12 oz.), plastic forks and spoons. They can also use men's and children's used clothing.

On most Saturdays over 400 people receive their food served to them by volunteers. Woodlands helpers ready to serve people shown above are: L-R Nancy Alkov, Claudia Knudsen, Cosy Clegg, and Carol Wolever

Volunteers from Woodlands Church that went down to The Master's Table in Hot Springs to serve those in need of a warm meal.

If you would like to sign up to serve at The Master's Table in October see Noranne Glezen or Milly Sowders.

FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED The Mission Ministry Team asks that you remember those who are hungry and in need by giving non-perishable food items each Sunday. The need for adult clothing has been met at this time.