Pray for the Hicks in Spain

Aaron and Holly Hicks are asking for prayer for a few items: flexibility in obtaining their visas for working in Spain. They are needing additional money for financial support, one factor being the declining value of the dollar compared to the euro. They are also praying with other church leaders re. planting an international church in Granada, with Aaron being the lead pastor.

Upcoming Presbytery Events

Safe Child Policy Event

Still not have a Safe Child Policy? Or wonder if it is up to date? Or need help implementing it? After a flurry of requests for help after the Trustees requested a copy of
each church's Safe Child Policy, we have scheduled a Saturday morning workshop to help you. This is for: Pastors, Christian Ed folk, Elders, Youth leaders and Trustees.

At this workshop there will be a major presentation by a trained representative of Guide One (the Presbytery's insurance company). There will be sample Safe Child Policies for you to examine and discuss. And there will be time to ask questions of the Trustees of the Presbytery about the need and implementation of this policy.

When? Saturday, April 19.
Where? Needham Presbyterian Church
Time? 9 AM until 12:30 PM
Cost? None
Registration: Let Sally Newhall know (so we know how many to expect) at 508 853 5439 or revnewhall@aol.com

Spirituality and Stewardship Event
Has your church got a team of folks coming to the foremost stewardship event in the continental US? It will be right in our neck of the woods in Worcester. This is an ecumenical event which we have had a big hand in planning. The date is coming up fast (April 4-5) and only a few of you have signed up. The registration deadline has been extended so it's not too late! You can sign up for either Saturday or Friday or both! East Boston Fund Leadership and Education Scholarships are available. For more information and registration: go online to www.umfne.org and click on the link for the Spirituality & Stewardship Event. If you can't get online easily (or even if you can and just want to talk
to a person) call Sally Newhall at 508 853 5439 for more information.

Gospel Fest 2008!

Greetings. My name is Cyrus-Charles Weaver and I am the Event Chair for Gospel Fest 2008, a greater Boston multi-college gospel music concert.

On Saturday April 5th, 2008, nine local college gospel groups will come together in concert for the first time in Boston's history. I would like to share some information about the event with you and discuss with you how we can potentially inform your church community about this event.

This first Gospel Fest will be held on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. One of our major goals is to share the soulful sounds and inspirational message of gospel music with members of the greater Boston community. We hope to share this event with a diverse audience consisting of people of various ages and backgrounds.

Gospel Fest will be a wonderful event for the whole family and would be great for your youth or young adult ministries. In the times that we are living in, it's not every day that almost 300 students from nine different colleges come together to do something positive for the Lord and the community. Gospel Fest will inspire many, from your college-bound high school students, to your older members who may sometimes wonder if college students have anything positive to offer. Gospel music enthusiast and those that love the inspirational and uplifting message of gospel music will be equally touched by this concert.

Thank you very much for your time in reading this letter and considering how we can form your church community about Gospel Fest 2008. If there is a specific person from your church that I should contact about this matter, please let me know how I can reach him or her. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me via email at ccweaver@mit.edu or via phone at (914) 557-5203.

Youth Advisory Delegate Needed

The Nominating Committee of the Presbytery of Boston is looking for a Youth Advisory Delegate (YAD) to the 218th General Assembly.

The general requirements are for someone active in the life of the church and willing to make the commitment of spending the necessary time for preparation, meeting(s), and follow-up. The GA meets in San Jose, CA, June 21-28, 2008.

The YAD should count on a total time commitment of two to three weeks and a report to Presbytery. His or her age should be 17-23 on the day the GA convenes.

The expenses for the trip will be covered by the church.

Please contact a Session member if you are interested, or if you would like to nominate a young person for this exciting and challenging position!

HYMN SING

Let's sing praises to our Lord Jesus --
He is risen indeed!

Easter Sunday morning.

HYMN SING --- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
March 23, 2008

First United Presbyterian Church,
1418 Cambridge St. Cambridge MA

Light breakfast provided.

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Pastor Kelso's last service

Hello, these are pictures from the last sermon Pastor Kelso preached.