Adult Education at Madison Square
DVD Series: Bill Moyers on Faith and Reason
Are fear and violence the inevitable consequence of clashing beliefs, or is a more tolerant world possible? Bill Moyers on Faith and Reason explores this question with leading thinkers on the relationships between religious fundamentalism and democracy, equality, and human rights. Bill Moyers talked with writers from around the world about Faith & Reason. His guests include Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, Martin Amis, Colin McGinn, and more.
Two members of the Church Session, Clyde Hudgins and Bill Walker, have been named to the Adult Education Committee for calendar year 2007. Working with Ilene Dunn and Kenny Davis, they have prepared this survey form in an attempt to identify and determine how best to address the congregation’s most pressing needs, concerns, and interests in the area of adult education. At your earliest convenience, would you please complete the form and return it to Clyde, Bill, or the church office? You may do this either by e-mail or as “hard copy.” You may attach an additional page or pages if necessary. If you have questions or concerns, please address them to Clyde, Bill, Ilene, or Kenny. Please return your response by March 15th. Thank you in advance for your help!
Children's News
Sunday, March 25
9—to Noon
Children and the young at heart are invited to join us at the Botanical Gardens for a morning of Godly Play stories.
Contact Pastor Kenny with any questions and to let us know you are coming, 226.6254.
Parent’s Night Out
Friday, March 23
6:30 –- 10:00 p.m.
Take the night off on us! Children are invited to join us at the church for a fun night of play. Dinner is included.
Youth News
Magical Mystery Tour
Spring Break Trip—- March 11—- 14
Sunday Night—- Wednesday Morning
Contact Pastor Kenny for more info kennyd@msqpc.org
Arabs and Jews Living Together in the "Oasis of Peace"
In a village between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Jews and Palestinians live together in peace. For over 20 years, residents of the "Oasis of Peace," who are all Israeli citizens, have lived and educated their children together as equals. The village is home to a bilingual, bicultural Primary School and an internationally acclaimed conflict management program at the School for Peace.
Here are TWO opportunities for you to meet and hear Ahmad and Naomi as together they share insights and experiences about Palestinians and Jews living and working jointly.
Tune in to hear our visitors on the Ron Aaron Show, Sunday, March 11, at 7:30 A.M., on Q101.9 FM. The interview will also air March 11 on KJ-97 FM, MIX 96.1, TICKET 760 AM, WOAI, and Outlaw 92.5.
Ahmad Hijazi first came to Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam in 1984 as a teenager to attend a School for Peace youth encounter workshop. It was a pivotal experience in his life. He later trained as a School for Peace facilitator. In 1992, Ahmad and his wife chose to live in Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam and he served as Mayor from 1995 to 1997. Ahmad is currently the Director of Public Relations in the community and a facilitator at the School for Peace.
Naomi Mark grew up in Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam, where she attended the village's bilingual, bicultural Primary School until sixth grade. As a daughter of the village and an alumna of the school system, Naomi personifies how the village and its school can effect change in Israeli society. Naomi is an inspiring example of how the second generation of Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam residents is making a difference. Naomi is now in her second year of voluntary service and working with the Israel branch of Physicians for Human Rights.
For more information about the visit of the "Oasis of Peace" team,
please contact Rachel Walsh at (210) 499-0613 or rhwalsh@sbcglobal.net
or Rev. Phin Washer at (210) 493-1519 or pwasher@earthlink.net.
Also, Diane Stallings of our congregation is serving
on the NS/WAS planning team
Don't Miss These Very Special Events!
American Friends of Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam
12925 Riverside Drive, Third Floor, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: 818.325.8884 Fax: 818.325.8983 Email: afnswas@oasisofpeace.org
Website: http://www.oasisofpeace.org
If you would like to order Lilies for Easter, download the form or pick up a form at the church. Lilies are $8.75 each.
Please turn in form and money to the church office.
(or on Sundays place in the offering plate)
Checks payable to MSPC marked for Lily.
Fiesta Parade Tickets
Parade tickets are on sale for $8.00.
Contact Rebecca Baker to purchase your tickets. 734-6266
on stage at Madison Square
Boru
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with our favorite Irish band!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
12:05 p.m.
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
319 Camden, San Antonio TX 78215
(210) 226-6254
or
www.msqpc.org
Lunch will be available after the performance—$5 per person
Upcoming Events: April 10: San Antonio College Guitar Ensemble
ON STAGE AT MADISON SQUARE is supported in part by a grant from the Music Performance Fund.
The Lunch Bunch will meet at Los Patios
Wednesday, March 14, 11:30 am, for lunch and fellowship.
All are welcome!
Any questions, please contact Patricia Oxford at 830-981-8232,
or budoxford@hotmail.com.
MSPC Book Group - List for 2007
March 2: The Time Traveler’s Wife, Audrey Niffenegger
Hosting: Megan Kromer
April 6: Nine Hills to Nambonkaha, Sarah Erdman
Hosting: Rebecca Baker
May 4: Intuition, Allegra Goodman
Hosting: Jerry Correu
June 1: Pretty Birds: A Novel, Scott Simon
Hosting: Jo McIver
Sept. 7: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, D. K. Goodwin
Hosting: Richard McLean
Oct. 5: My Name Is Red, Orhan Pamuk
Hosting: Thelma Nungesser
Nov. 2: Middlesex, Jeffrey Eugenides
Hosting: Katsy Murphy
Dec. 7: A Spot of Bother, Mark Haddon
Hosting: Betty Lynn Allen
Presbyterian Cluster Habitat for Humanity Spring 2007 House Build
One of the changes this year is that volunteers may work one of three different shifts:
Habitat Build Shifts:
8am-1pm
12 Noon - 4pm
8am - 4pm
MSqPC BUILD DATES
March 31 –- Saturday
April 13 –- Friday
May 12 - Saturday
MSqPC Food Service Date: May 12 - Saturday
We will also provide the food and lunchtime devotional on Saturday, May 12. I'm looking for a volunteer who will "head up" the food process. This will involve getting volunteers to agree to make the food, gathering it somewhere, getting it to the jobsite on May 12, serving it and cleaning up afterwards. The devotional is a few words of wisdom, reading a poem or something along that line, about why the day's work is a good thing for us to be involved with.
If you are interested in signing up to work on the house or leading the food/devotional process, please email Suzy Gray at SportyKid0728@yahoo.com
NOTES:
- Volunteers are expected to work the entire shift they commit to working.
- All tools are provided. Lunch and beverages are provided to volunteers on any of the shifts who are on site when it is served...around 11:45am usually.
- Wear comfortable clothes, no open toe shoes.
- If the weather is bad, assume we ARE working. Call the Habitat Weather line to verify: 223-5203, Ext. 184…on the morning you are scheduled to volunteer.
Directions to the site and the Release Form will be provided to those who sign up.
SAMMinistries EXTENDS A CALL FOR BIRDHOUSE ARTISANS
SAMMinistries is extending a call for entries for its 5th Annual
Birdhouse Contest which is becoming an annual favorite for old and young alike.
Folks of all ages are invited to build an original birdhouse from scratch, or simply decorate a ready-made one which can be found in most hobby stores. First, second and third place prizes are awarded in three different age divisions (adult, teen and youth), as well as in the special clay division.
Birdhouses must be made of wood, ceramic or metal. Paper-maché entries will not be accepted. The base must measure no more than 18 inches across, but there is no height limit. Artisans are invited to enter as many birdhouses as they want -- there is no limit!
Entries are to be delivered from 10-5 at Furniture For A Cause, 5254 Blanco Road, on one of the following days: Thursday, April 26; Friday, April 27, or Saturday, April 28.
All entries become the property of SAMMinistries for a sale and auction that will be held from 10-2 on Saturday, May 5 at Furniture For A Cause, 5254 Blanco Road. All proceeds will be used by the ministry to help provide shelter and services for the homeless.
or more information, call 340-0302 or visit www.samm.org
National Conference on Restorative Justice
Schreiner University, Kerrville, Texas
June 24-27, 2007
http://www.restorativejusticenow.org/
You are invited to be part of a groundbreaking national conference on restorative justice to convene on Sunday June 24, 2007, and to conclude by noon on Wednesday June 27, 2007.
The conference will feature workshops and panel discussions led by social service providers, researchers and educators, political leaders, judges, faith community organizers, correctional system officials, as well as first-person accounts from the victims of crime and rehabilitated former offenders.
Each day major keynote addresses will provide energy and vision to all participants.
Keynote speakers will include some of the foremost names in the restorative justice community, people with both national and international followings. Howard Zehr, Elaine Enns, Ched Myers, Mark Umbreit, Gordon Bazemore, Kay Pranis, Leigh Garrett, Mike Dooley, Justice Janine Geske and other presenters will join together to call for community action and renewal.
The host site for the conference is Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas, about 80 minutes from the San Antonio International Airport in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, a location which provides for on-site lodging, meals, convocation and meeting space, and amenities for recreation and relaxation. A free shuttle service to and from the San Antonio International Airport will be provided; simply notify us of your travel itinerary and we’ll get you to and from the conference.
Registration Options
Participants may register for single events, day and half-day passes, an all access pass designed for commuting to and from the conference, or an all conference pass which includes all meals and housing on the Schreiner University campus. On-site housing is limited to the first 150 registrants. There are two beds to a room; a private bathroom is shared between two rooms.
Early-bird conference rates may be obtained through February 15, 2007.
Sol Center March Programs
The SoL Center, an adult religious education center sponsored by University Presbyterian Church, is offering the following classes in February. All classes will meet at the church at 300 Bushnell, off Shook Avenue, near Trinity University. Programs are open to San Antonians of all religious backgrounds. For more information call (210) 732-9927.
VIOLENCE AS A HUMAN CHOICE
Thursdays
7:00 –- 9:00 p.m. March 1 –- 29
This course will
look at violence from different angles of our cultural
prism through a combination of facilitated discussion
and panel presentations. Prepares for the
June 24 –- 27, 2007, National Conference on Restorative
Justice (www.restorativejusticenow.org).
Mar 1: Eliza Sonneland leads a panel discussion about violence and human nature. Panelists will include Express-News columnist Cary Clack; Cindi Catlin, Children’s Center Director and adjunct faculty in child development; Patricia Castillo, a Licensed Master Social Worker and advocate for victims of violence and family violence, who is co-founder of P.E.A.C.E. (Putting an End to Abuse through Community Efforts) Initiative; and Dr. Dan Lopez, a psychologist in private practice specializing in the treatment of adolescents.
Mar 8: The Rev. Dan Adams facilitates a discussion of violence and Christianity using several articles as points of departure.
Mar 15: The Rev. Dan Adams leads a class discussion of violence in the Bible, with consideration of texts by Bishop John Shelby Spong and Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer.
Mar 22: Eliza Sonneland leads a panel discussion on violence and the criminal justice system, with emphasis on prospective solutions to today's problems. Panelists will include the Honorable Tommy Adkisson, Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 4; Dr. Michael J. Gilbert, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, UTSA; and Karen French, a student of criminal Justice at UTSA who is a survivor of violent crime.
Mar 29: Our last session examines violence and capital punishment. In the first hour members of the Express-News will share their experience of having covered the story of a death row inmate, recently executed. In the second hour the Rev. Dan Adams will lead a group discussion on capital punishment, concluding with a discussion of alternatives to violence based on Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer’s book, Is Religion Killing Us?
Tuition: $40 for the course or $10 per session.
Class meets at the SoL Center at University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell and Shook, adjacent to the Landa Public Library and Trinity University. Call 210/732-9927 for directions or information.
SoL CENTER COURSE REGISTRATION FORM
Your name:
________________________________________________
Address: _____________________ zip ________________
evening phone: ___________________________________
e-mail: __________________________________________
Make check payable to “: The SoL Center” and
mail to: The SoL Center at University Presbyterian
Church, 300 Bushnell, SAT, 78212.
Visa/Mastercard also accepted.
March Birthdays at Madison Square
1
2 – Ron Hilliard – Shelly Horn
3 – Sam Lanham
Henry Cantu
4 – Amber Ashby
5 – Jerry Correu
6 – Corey Livingston
Henry Washington
Sam Lanham
7 – Lauren Gignac
8
9 – Lou Guckian
10 – Alex and Ivan Jeffreys
11 – Barbara Boyd – Ken Sheppard
12 – Olga Opiea
13
14 – Nathan Scott McClanahan
15
16 – Shannon Craycraft
Anelise Tatum
17 – Nicolas deVoogd
18 – Deborah Rhine
19
20
21 - Nancy Newell
22 – Cheryl Killion
Richard McLean
Dawn Martin
23 – Jan Simms
24 – Evelyn Morris
Laura Crockett
25
26 – Patrick Nolan
27 – Garrett Tatum
Patti Trevino
Jeff Balter
28 – Madelyn Johnson
29 – Ken Ewald
30
31 – Elizabeth Schleigh
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