To the saints of Caldwell,
I hope you are planning to be a part of this weekend’s “historic” events:
* On Saturday, beginning at 1 pm, we will gather to mark 100 years since the congregation’s first worship service. After a brief worship service in the Shelby Room (did you know that was Caldwell’s first sanctuary?), we will fan out across campus and honor our predecessors by tending to our buildings and grounds. Then around 5 we will enjoy fellowship and a fish fry. There will be jobs of all kinds and sizes so all are encouraged to participate. You can sign up here http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0945AEA92CA31-dayofservice or call Tovi Martin or Beth Van Gorp.
* On Sunday at 9:45 a.m., a special class for newcomers continues in the Fellowship Hall. Whether you arrived at Caldwell a month or a year ago, there is still plenty of time to join in as we learn together about our church, our denomination and all our opportunities for ministry as the body of Christ.
* Worship this Sunday will be very special for two reasons. We will tip our proverbial hat to the past as we follow an order of worship that would have been typical when Caldwell first worshipped in 1912. THEN, at the close of worship, we will debut a short film that chronicles Caldwell’s resurrection, a result of how people here welcomed others as Christ welcomed others. It’s a moving tribute to our past, present and future. You won’t want to miss it.
Please keep Carol and Fisk Outwater in prayer. Carol told us Sunday that her father is in his final days. We send them prayers of affirmation of the resurrection.
Yours in Christ,
John