I. Worship this week

Sunday, May 11th, Pentecost

• 8:30 Louise Westfall preaching on Acts 2:1-20, “Earth, Wind and Fire”;
• 11:00 Youth Musical: Paul & Co.
• 6:00 pm, New Vision: "Video Message: What’s Love Got To Do With It?”.

Regular Worship Schedule

• Sunday, 8:30 am in the Chapel and 11:00 am in the Sanctuary.
• Sunday, 6 pm New Vision contemporary service in the Dining Room.
• Wednesday, 7:00 pm Taizé prayer & music in the Sanctuary.

Everyone is a child of God, and deserves to be treated as such.

II. The Fairmount Community

FAITHFUL LIVES FILM SERIES
View commercial films and discuss them with Fairmount friends of all ages. Join us May 9th, at 6:30 pm in the Upper Room to view and discuss the film: Twelve Angry Men.  During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed down by the others as a result of their preconceptions and prejudices. The film is adapted by Reginald Rose from his own 1957 version. John Goheen is the discussion leader.  Childcare available upon prior request. Contact Doris Evans at 216.641.7799 for more information. Pizza, popcorn, beverages.  View schedule, trailers and plot synopses.

FAIRMOUNT PEOPLE CELEBRATE
FUN and GAMES! Saturday May 10th 6:30 pm.  Join us for fun and games at Heights Youth Club, 2065 Lee Road (at the corner of Washington Blvd.). Pool, ping pong, foosball, and air hockey are available, plus we'll set up the volleyball net in the gym. After working up an appetite, we'll retire to Jimmy O'Neill's for dinner. Please bring snacks, beverage, and $10 as a donation to HYC.  RSVP to Bob or Louisa Matthias, 216.464.7972, or Matthias44122@yahoo.com

FAITH MATTERS
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Down On the Farm: The Problem with Government Subsidies, and Food Fight: How International Aid Fails the Poor. Articles available at group or by download.

DOWN AND DIRTY: MULCHING PARTY
We're having TWO mulching parties and you're invited!  It's time to spruce up the flower beds around the church and we need your help. This can be an individual, couple or family event. Hands of all ages can be put to good use while having fun.  Sunday, May 11, 12 pm-2 pm [adults and families]-- what a great way to start Mother's Day.  Sunday, May 25, 3 pm-5 pm - Youth Day -- all of the older youth of the church are invited to pitch-in or shovel-in or rake-in mulch. Please call Susan Kent 216.321.3243 or
just show up! Hoses available.

YOU ASKED FOR IT!
The popular summer sermon series returns June 1st! Send suggestions for sermon topics, texts and themes to Pastor Louise. You ask for it? We’ll Preach on it!

FAIRMOUNT WOMEN’S GUILD
On Tuesday, May 13 at 10:30 am you are cordially invited to join us for our Closing Program and Luncheon.  Celebrate Spring with a performance by Budding Musicians from Baldwin Wallace Musical Theatre Program.

57TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Strawberry Festival is right around the corner yet again!  Sunday, June 8th right after our 10:00 am summer worship service will be the time... the side lawn will be the place... As it has been for 56 years this day will be filled with fun, food, and fellowship along with games and the awesome ROCKET CAR!  Youth Director, Kurt Zitzner, will be putting the event together along with the 40+ volunteers that it takes.  Isn't it always great to see young people taking a leadership role within our church?  I sure think so...  If you're interested in volunteering (and we need plenty) please don't hesitate to contact Kurt KZitzner@FairmountChurch.org or by calling him directly at 216.402.0289. Looking forward to another great event!!!

INTERESTED IN PLAYING SOFTBALL?
The Fairmount Fever softball team plays double header games most Sunday afternoons or evenings from now through the end of July.  Men and women (age 16 - 60+) are welcome.  Curious?  Contact Brendan Pham 216.973.8998 or Chris Keller 216.346.6300.

Small Group Opportunities at Fairmount!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Through a gift to the Prayer Shawl Ministry, we were able to buy enough skeins of wool to make 5 Prayer Shawls.  So, if you are not presently working on a Prayer Shawl and would like to start one, please stop by Missy Shiverick's office and pick up the wool that are needed for a Prayer Shawl.  Thank you!

Stephen Ministry
WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY FOR?
*Hospitalization                        *Terminal Illness
*Separation and divorce           *Being shut-in
*Grief                                        *Most of Life’s struggles

Companions In Christ - Thursday at 1pm in the Chilcothe Room.  The Companions curriculum uses scripture, meditation, prayer, and other practices to aid people on their Spiritual journeys.  This group will begin a new companions curriculum on prayer.  New members are welcome.  Please contact Missy Shiverick (216-321-5800) or Carol Giltz (216-921-4841) to enroll and order a book.

A Wakeful Faith - Is a small group that meets in the church library Sunday mornings at 9:30.  This is a good group for those looking for a beginning point in discussing faith issues and how to connect your faith with your daily life in the secular world.   Please contact Jackie Collesi (216-295-9441) or Millie Brenkus (752-7613) for more information or just come to the Library on Sunday morning.

The Circle of Life is a powerful process for improving personal effectiveness, regaining health and preventing disease.  It is a self-improvement process for groups or individuals.  We use a well-designed, comprehensive manual adapted for religious congregations.  The sessions began in November, but look for an upcoming class. For more information, please call Mary Doll at 216.921.8269.

Well Spouse - Are you caring for a sick spouse or relative?  We understand the pressures you are under.  Come join the Well Spouse Group as they meet for support and fellowship the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 11:30.  Bring a brown bag lunch and meet us in the church Upper Room.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the various small groups, please contact Rev. Missy Shiverick at the church.

MEN’S BREAKFAST FORUM
This group is open to all men.  It meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 am in the Conference Room.  A light breakfast is provided for this hour of fellowship and discussion.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Hard Words - John Buchanan (Christian Century, April 22, 2008)
The Wright Context – Editors (Christian Century, April 22, 2008)
The Rest of the Story – David Moyer (Christian Century, April 22, 2008)

ANNUAL CHURCH BASEBALL OUTING AND PICNIC
The annual Fairmount Church baseball game and picnic with the Lake County Captains will be held on Friday, June 13th. The buffet picnic begins at 6:00 pm in the Left Field Picnic Plaza with game time at 7:05. The cost is $20.00 per adult, $16.00 per child under 12 with children 3 and under free. For this you get a ticket to the game and all you can eat from a buffet of hot dogs, grilled burgers, salad, dessert, and beverage. We have reservations for 60 people. To reserve your spot please contact Betty or Bob Olson, phone 216.561.0173, or email oley@wowway.com by May 28, 2008.

Members on the Move!
Please let us know if you are moving...whether across the street or across the country. Please contact the church office [information@fairmountchurch.org] with contact information. We want to stay connected with you!

Children's Ministries
What are the Children Studying?

Church school for ages 3-kindergarten is called CHILDREN’S WORSHIP.  The class gathers for free play before moving to sacred space for Bible stories and related activities – art, music, drama, etc.  Upcoming stories are:  May 18 – Pentecost.  On May 11, class will be suspended for the youth musical Paul & Co; worship activity bags will be available from the ushers, and preschool/kindergarten students will also be welcome in child care provided in Room 5.

Church school for grades 1-6 is called DOORWAYS.   Class groups gather in Andersen Hall when DOORWAYS dismisses from worship after the Children’s Message.   The DOORWAYS theme for April is Paul’s Second Missionary Journey, also the theme for this year’s May 11 musical, Paul & Co.; workshops are Eat Your Way Through the Bible, Bible @ Your Fingertips, and Mary & Martha’s B & B. DOORWAYS will not convene on May 4 (Family Worship) or May 11, (Youth Musical) when worship activity bags will be available from the ushers.

Write God’s Word On Your Heart!
Sunday we premiered a new memory verse for May: “Every good gift and every perfect present comes from…God.” [James 1:17aTEV]  You can pick up the new card from the stylized bib-overalls on a folding wall in Andersen Hall.  Also available are project envelopes with the starter pack of six scripture verses for you to review and/or learn.  As you garden this season (or enjoy gardens in the neighborhood), you can be working your spiritual garden as well! 

SUMMER CHURCH SCHOOL NEEDS LEADERS
As we move into a more relaxed pace for the summer months, we don’t let go of learning or caring about kids.  Church school continues throughout the summer, though the program shifts a bit.  We rely on caring adults and youth to lead a Sunday or two at their convenience. 

Preschool/ kindergarten class will meet for STORY HOUR using these themes: diversity; the nature of God; prayer; and stewardship as lifestyle.  Elementary students will meet in a broadly graded learning lab to work with computers, art, games, kitchen kapers, books, etc., as they explore the Bible, mission, and Presbyterian history.

If you will share your faith by helping to staff summer church school, please contact Anita Burnett.  There are 54 slots on the staffing calendar.  Please prayerfully consider serving at least once for Christ’s sake.

Youth News

YOUTH CAR WASH
May 18th during the 11:00 am AND the 8:30 am Worship Service we will have lots of youth ready to scrub your car down AND vacuum the inside. If you want the interior cleaned, we kindly request that you straighten it up... at least a little prior to coming to church.  The interior cleaning process is slowed when we have to load and unload objects like golf clubs, tables, suitcases, clothing, excessive fast food wrappers, dirty cups and yes... live animals.

YOUTH SUMMER TRIPS
We have two week-long trips planned for you.  One of them is to Long Beach, Mississippi to work with the Presbytery there to rebuild damaged homes and the other is a nature camping and canoe trip to Algonquin Park in Canada. Information packets available for download.

For up to date information on Youth Department happenings... All Youth Department Schedule

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III. Responding to the Call

PROJECT RENEWAL
Saturday, May 10 is Project Renewal’s final meeting before summer break. Everyone comes to Fairmount for a morning get-together and sharing, a message from one of our pastors followed by small group discussion, a community lunch and an afternoon worship service. Don’t miss out on this spiritually energizing experience. Get to know people from different backgrounds who all share faith and fellowship. Uplifting experience for a spring day, spiritually speaking.
Sound good? Call any of the leadership team members for more information: Carol Fricke, 216.751.6829, Jeri Gype, 216.382.2731,
Hedy Westra, 216.464.1113

THE ANNUAL WALK FOR HUNGER
Is sponsored by the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland, and scheduled for Saturday, May 10th leaving from Burke Lakefront Airport. All who would like to join Fairmount's team of walkers should contact Rev. Hank Doll at 216.921.8269 or email him at hcd63@hotmail.com. Fairmount's goal is to field a strong, representative team that will raise lots of money for the Network. Please be sure to back our team with your financial support.

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IV. Stewardship - Vision 100

V. Communications

Out of town last week and wondering what the sermon or music was? Visit our Podcast page for our 92nd webisode. The podcasts are also a terrific way to introduce others to Fairmount - let them hear what they're missing! Questions? Contact Shawn Miller via e-mail or call 216.321.5800 x106.