Happy New Year!
Hope you all had a happy and memorable transition to the decade of the 20's. A Facebook post suggested that one refrain from abbreviating the year as "20" when signing important documents. Someone could easily add whatever date they want to the number 20, and thus alter the document. Hadn't thought of that, but, makes sense.
Wedding this weekend
Will preside for the wedding of Missie Lowrey (daughter of Tom and Alohoea) and Donnie Huntley on Saturday afternoon in Sandusky at 3pm. Rehearsal was this afternoon at 5. Tom will escort Missie down the aisle.
First online newsletter delivered
The first online newsletter was delivered via email. Hope you received it OK. Had one report that the URL link didn't work. Most email clients will display a URL address as a clickable link, but if you receive email with a plain text client, you would need to copy and paste the link into your browser. Let us know if you have any problems with opening or viewing the newsletter. We are starting out publishing it as a pdf file which can either be read online, or downloaded to your computer or device and read offline. One concern I have is for those whose only internet connection is with a smartphone or tablet. Viewing an 8.5/11" pdf on such a device could be very challenging. Anyway, let us know your experience, so we can tweak our presentation and/or delivery to better serve the reader. We are using Mailchimp, a mass email delivery website, which tracks how many open emails that are sent. We have 104 email addresses in our audience, and as of Friday afternoon, 51 have opened the email with the link to the January newsletter.
Stewardship Team busy
The Stewardship Team has been busy this week completing the analysis of November's stewardship campaign. An initial report is that numbers are very close to last year's campaign. They have also been working, along with Kristen, to implement the new system of offering envelopes. They spent some time applying "generic" labels to envelopes for the pew racks. I you haven't picked up your packet of envelopes, but sure to do so soon - you will need a packet of envelopes (secured with a rubber band) and 2 sheets of labels with your name on them. The labels have been organized alphabetically in a box, and both can be picked up from the table near the double doors leading inot the sanctuary. Thanks Stewardship Team for all your hard work -- well done!
Shaun very busy
Shaun has been working overtime on end of year finances and reports. My part is simple -- submitting my monthly report of reimbursable expenses (mileage, continuing education, professional expenses) Thanks, Shaun, for all you do!
Chase gets a look at organ
Received word from Paul that he had met Chase Castle at the church to show him the organ and give him a chance to play. Paul reports that Chase, a Norwalk native, a BW grad, and a PhD in Musicology candidate at Penn State, was very impressed with the St. John's instrument. "I never knew this was over her. What a hidden gem!" Chase said. Paul invited him to come over and play any time.
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