The April meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order on April 23rd by President Diane Preuss. Devotions and prayer were led by Diane Preuss.

Randy Schade presented the PWCA Financial Report. The school had a net gain of $939.40 for March.

Joy Cress reported on the safety issues brought before the board in February. She stated that the trees are looking a lot better, but she would like them to be trimmed up a little bit more. The hallway door has been tabled until later in the summer.

Joy Cress proposed an additional Kindergarten class for the 2009 – 2010 school year. The school is also looking into offering a home school option. The use of space at Majestic Baptist is still being explored.

Margaret Diaz and Bennie Dahlquist reported that a thrift shop steering committee has been created. The thrift shop will be called “Thrifty Threads Etc.” A store has been located in the same strip mall that houses the “Solid Ground” café. Lease negotiations are underway. The Angel Pin ministry has been asked to help with start up costs.

Pastor Bill reported that on June 7th a Sunday evening praise team led service will begin. It will be an informal gathering to share what’s going on in the lives of attendees.

Pastor Bill reported that the roof looks bad! The properties committee is getting informal bids on it. The roof is in four different sections and each sections can be completed separately.

Pastor Bill presented options on building security.

Board meeting dates and times will be changed to the 4th Thursday of each month beginning on May 28th through October 2009. November and December meetings will be on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Meeting time remains at 7:00 p.m.

GRAPEVINE

The deadline for the July issue of “The Grapevine” will be June 21st. If you have anything you would like published please contact Ron Dexheimer at 647-1717 or email fishermandex@msn.com. Written copy can also be left at the church office. The Grapevine is now online. You can access it at ecopwgrapevine.blogspot.com. If you have an email address please send an email to Ron so he you can give you notification of when the Grapevine is published.

Jun 2 – Vision Team meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
Jun 6 – Men’s breakfast @ 8:00 a.m.
Jun 10 – Worship Committee @ 7:00 p.m.
Jun 12 – Worship Committee @ 6:00 p.m.
Jun 12/13 – Yard Sale
Jun 15 – Fellowship Sewing @ 9:30 a.m.
Jun 15 – Tatting Class @ 6:30 p.m.
Jun 17 – Youth & Children @ 6:00 p.m.
Jun 19 – Lamphear/Hinckley Wedding @ 6:00 p.m.
Jun 20 – Tea in the Garden @ 11:00 a.m.
Jun 21 – Children’s Pageant/Father’s Day/Continental Breakfast
Jun 24 – Youth & Children @ 6:00 p.m.
Jun 25 – Finance Committee @ 6:00 p.m.
Jun 25 – Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Jun 28 – Newman Anniversary

RECURRING EVENTS

Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. – Angel Pin Ministry
Tuesdays @ 5:00 p.m. – Care to Wait
Wed @ 5:00 p.m. – Dinner
Wed @ 6:00 p.m. – Bible Study

GARAGE SALE

On June 12 and 13 the Ecumenical Church of Pueblo West and PWCA/Kinderkirk will be working together on one big garage sale to benefit both the church and the school. Are you doing your spring cleaning and are ending up with a pile of stuff? Stuff is what garage sales are made of. You may donate your stuff by either bringing it to the church office or call the office (548-3088) to have your stuff picked up. Do you have a spare minute? If you do, consider volunteering to help make this the best garage sale ever. No special talent needed. Contact Nancy Keller at 547-2318 or email pankeller@hotmail.com to volunteer.

TEA IN THE GARDEN

The Gardenin’ Angels are planning a special day of pampering for all who attend the Tea on Saturday, June 20th. Arrive at 11:00 a.m. in the front courtyard and after you receive your name card, enjoy the fruit and cheese buffet until the tour of the Paradise Garden begins. After the tour, relax among the foliage and be served small finger sandwiches, scone with jam, crèmes and fancy deserts. A choice of three kinds of brewed tea will complete the lunch. Penn Parmenter will speak on “Gardening and Herbs” followed by a question and answer period. Penn lives on a ranch near Westcliffe. She and her husband, Cord, maintain 15,000 square feet of gardens. They teach classes at the Denver Botanic Gardens and give workshops throughout Southern Colorado. This is a fund raiser for the Garden. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $7.00 for children 10 and under. Contact Sharon Shaub for more information. Wear an elegant hat.