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Click on the link below to check out the May edition of the Redwoods LOG, full of info about what is happening this month at Redwoods!
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If you have a strong preference for one format over the others, for example, if you would prefer to read the LOG online or via email and do not need or want a print copy mailed to you, please be sure to inform the Redwoods office of your preference.
Welcome!
The church affirms:
Ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda, secundum verbum Dei
that is,
The church reformed, always to be reformed, according to the Word of God in the power of the Spirit.
Redwoods Presbyterian Church is situated in the Twin Cities of Corte Madera and Larkspur, Marin County, north of the Golden Gate Bridge. We affirm Christianity that is open, inviting, inclusive and caring. We have served this area for 115 years and value ministries and missions of peace and justice. Welcome to Redwoods Presbyterian Church!
We encourage you to visit and join us as we build ministry in this beautiful corner of God’s globe.
The Rev Cornel Barnett, D.Min. — Pastor
Redwoods Presbyterian Church is committed to …
Welcoming all people.
Following Jesus Christ and his ministry of compassion.
Participatory worship services.
Offering stimulating adult and child education.
Communal gatherings and celebrations.
Expanding our programs for children and youth.
Caring for one another and the world beyond our doors.
“Loving in spite of” – Sermon, Sunday, May 13, 10 am
If you would like to comment on any of The Rev. Dr. Barnett’s past sermons, please click on the Comments section below, next to the pencil.
Please join the congregation in the following May events. Everyone is welcome!
Tuesday, May 15
9:00 am Bell Choir
10:30 am Bible Study
7:00 pm Session
Wednesday, May 16 – LOG Deadline
Friday, May 18
8:30 am Walking Group
Saturday, May 19
9:00 am Spring Clean Up (see separate article below)
Sunday, May 20
9:15 am Choir
10:00 am Worship
10:15 am Time for the Younger Church (see below)
Tuesday, May 22
9:00 am Bell Choir
10:30 am Bible Study
7:00 pm Membership Fellowship Committee
Thursday, May 24 – LOG Mailing
7:30 pm Choir
Friday, May 25
8:30 am Walking Group
Sunday, May 27
9:15 am Choir
10:00 am Worship
10:15 am Time for the Younger Church
Tuesday, May 29
9:00 am Bell Choir
10:30 am Bible Study
Thursday, May 31
7:30 pm Choir
Holy Communion
Holy Communion is offered the first Sunday of the month.
Time for the Younger Church/Sunday School/Youth Group
Sunday school begins at 10:15 am after the “Time for the Younger Church” portion of the worship service. Children leave to their own playroom, where they enjoy a story, prayer, related activity and play. They bring home a handout that summarizing the story they heard with discussion ideas for parents. At special times during the year, the youth meet during worship to develop a skit that is performed during worship.
Birthday Sunday
On the third Sunday of each month, Redwoods offers a birthday blessing to those in worship who have a birthday during the month. In addition, those who have indicated their birthday to the church office (924-4832 or office@redwoodspres.org) are offered a birthday blessing in the monthly bulletin, the LOG, and here on the church website. Please wish a Happy Birthday on May 2 – Georgene Gmahling, 4 – Marilyn Paulson and 7 – Patrick Little (’95).
If you would like to comment on any of the above items, please click on the Comments section below, next to the pencil.
A Warm Welcome from Redwood Groups
Choir
During the fall, winter and spring months, the choir practices before Sunday worship at 9:15 am and on 7:30 on Thursdays. If you like to sing, you are warmly welcomed to join the choir and sing some wonderful music. For more information, contact Redwoods Music Director Barbara Bacon-Shaw.
Bell Choir
During the fall, winter and spring months, the bell choir practices at 9:00 on Tuesdays. If you are interested in the bell choir, please contact Redwoods Music Director Barbara Bacon-Shaw.
Bible Study
Bible Study meets weekly at 10:30 am on Tuesdays. The group uses Horizon study guides and warmly welcomes new members at any time. Please feel free to come to any Bible Study meeting or if you would like more information, please contact SFTS Intern Faith McClellan or the Rev. Cornel Barnett.
Saturday Breakfast
The Saturday Breakfast offers a half hour potluck breakfast and socializing at 9:30 am on the third Saturday of the month before an educational program at 10 am. All newcomers are warmly welcomed. For more information about the group or its upcoming programs, please contact Chair Debbie Lundberg.
Mill Street
On the second Sunday of each month year-round, Redwoods offers a meal to the 50 residents of the Mill Street Center, a homeless shelter in San Rafael. A signup sheet in Fellowship Hall indicates contributions needed, including milk, juice, fruit, canned goods, margarine, other staples and casseroles. The Mill Street residents are very grateful for the support. Please give as generously as you are able.
Spirit and Work Support Group
The Spirit and Work Support Group meets the second Monday of the month from 7-8 pm in the church library. In a confidential and supportive environment, church members and friends share about such topics as job changes, collegial relationships, time management, balancing work and home life and how faith and spirituality support work, and they offer prayers for each other in between meetings. For more information, contact The Rev. Cornel Barnett.
Session, Deacons and Committees
Meetings of church governing bodies—officers and committees—are open to members of the congregation. Here is a list of upcoming governing body meetings:
The Facilities Committee (Clay Wiens) will next meet on the call of the chair.
The Finance Committee (Tani Girton) will next meet on the call of the chair.
The Worship/Christian Education Committee (Melissa Gill) will next meet on the call of the chair.
The Session (Ani Lelea) will next meet at 7 pm, Tuesday, May 15.
The Membership/Fellowship Committee (Nancy Rademacher) will next meet at 7 pm, Tuesday, May 22
The Mission Outreach Committee (Debbie Lundberg) will next meet at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 3.
The Deacons (Polly Gorder) will next meet at 7 pm, Tuesday, June 12.
If you would like more information about a group, or would like to sit in on a meeting, please contact the group chair indicated in parenthesis.
If you would like to comment on any of the Redwoods groups above, please click on the Comments section below, next to the pencil.
Upcoming Events
Join a women’s group seeking to become more aware of the movement of Spirit through readings, contemplative music, prayer, silence and the sharing. A weekly series facilitated by Spiritual Director, Debbie Dybsky, MA, DASD, is held at 1-2:30 pm, at the Interfaith Counseling Center, 15 Austin Ave., San Anselmo, on the San Francisco Theological Seminary campus. Participants may drop in at any time; donations are gratefully accepted. To register, contact Debbie at 578-8128 or dymuir@aol.com.
Interfaith Education – May 21
Join the Marin Interfaith Council at their Intra-faith Education Series on Islam, Monday, May 21 at 7 pm at the Islamic Center and Mosque, 62 Shell Rd., Mill Valley, featuring Center representative Ebrahim Nana, Islamic Society of California President Imam Mehdi Khorasani, and International Association of Sufism’s Safa Ali Michael Newman. Cost: $15 adult, $8 youth.
Horizons at Redwoods – May 22 and following Tuesdays
Join the Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 11:00 am and delve into “God’s Creative World,” the Horizons Bible Study about the Gospel of John. This thoughtful and interesting study offers questions for personal reflection and group discussion. For more information, contact Rev. Cornel Barnet at pastor@redwoodspres.org or Marilyn Sutherland at 924-0514.
Benefit Concert – May 26
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Spring Benefit Concert will be held at 7 pm, Saturday, May 26 at Cornerstone Community Church, 626 Drake Ave., Marin City, with author Anne Lamott, singer Carol “Kelly” Thomas, praise dancer Nicole Hughes, the St. Andrews Choir, Rev. Veronica Goines and emcee Brandon Hughes. Get tickets, $35 or $20 students/seniors, at brownpapertickets.com or at 389-5070.
Wear Red – May 27
Prepare for Pentecost by wearing something red next on Pentecost Sunday, May 27. Red symbolizes the flames of the spirit unleashed on Jesus’ disciples and subsequent generations.
Membership/Fellowship Bingo Dinner– June 1
Please join members of the Membership/Fellowship Committee for a spaghetti dinner and bingo at the Corte Madera Recreation Center on Friday, June 1, 6 pm. There is a sign up sheet in Fellowship Hall so we can arrange for a table together. Cost is $11 and tickets are purchased at the door.
Kids on Camera – July 30-August 3
Enroll kids ages 6-13 for the Kids on Camera TV/Film Acting Day Camp at Redwoods from 9:30 am-3 pm (with extended hours available from 8 am-5:30 pm), July 30-August 3 and /or August 6-10. Cost is $380/wk with $20 sibling discount. To enroll, call Judy Berlin at 440-4400 or go to www.kids-on-camera.com.
If you would like to comment on any of the above events, please click on the Comments section below, next to the pencil.
Ongoing Requests
A 2012 per capita of $29.11 is due to the Presbytery from Redwoods for each of its 80 members. We would appreciate your contributions as soon as possible.
Member Directory
Please stop by Fellowship Hall after worship to pick up your 2012 Member Directory.
Photographs Needed
Do you like to take photos? Redwoods would like to update its website with new photos of church activities. If you would be interested in taking photos during a few church activities or if you have one or more photos of recent church activities that you would let us use for the website, please contact the Rev. Cornel Barnett or office administrator Mari Robinson at 924-4832 or office@redwoodspres.org.
Spiritual Direction
Interested in spiritual practices like meditation and contemplation and how they can help you? See The Rev. Cornel Barnett’s new and updated “Spiritual Practices” at on this site for easy-to-follow and step-by-step directions for practice. Please also feel free to speak to The Rev. Barnett personally about guidance for your spiritual practices.
Marin Food Bank
Please bring brown paper bags to the Redwoods kitchen for donation to the Marin Food Bank. The Bank is grateful for your past donations of bags and egg cartons.
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