May News

As many noted this past weekend, our air conditioning is not working. Just before Easter our mechanical services contractor discovered that fully half of our system had failed due to corrosion in the water that circulates within the air conditioning. The Finance Committee, Endowment Trustees, Building and Grounds Committee, and Vestry have explored repair options and financing. The result is that work has begun. If all goes well, then we should have air conditioning by Sunday, May 29, which is the Memorial Day weekend.

We were privileged to experience worship this past Sunday in the flavors tasted by our youth at Procter Conference Center. Especially moving were the prayers and the testimonies offered by our young people. (Click the link to hear them.) Their faith, enthusiasm, and energy are inspiring and welcome to those of us who may have lost touch with or forgotten what life and faith is like when it is fresh.

The facelift that began last summer and fall with the new sidewalks, entry ramp, and parking lot resurfacing will continue this spring and summer. “The Great Lady of First Street” as our facility is known in the parish history will have her bricks repaired, tuck-pointed and sealed. Of course, it will have to stop raining long enough for everything to dry out!

We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Goodwill/Easter Seals, which is cleaning our building interior. Many are observing that things are a bit brighter and fresh. The main worker is Ezell McCleskey. Ezell is generally here during the day on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. And he returns on Saturday evenings to make certain that all is ready for Sunday mornings. Not only do we benefit, but it is good to partner with such a fine organization.

–The Rev. John Paddock