Class Notes: (I asked Reatha, Durward, and Jack to help edit but would appreciate help from others too, thanks)
In Ownbey Sunday School, Jack presided. He asked that something from Ken G be put on Bulletin Board (Jack, please tell me what it was and I will edit this). Jack thanked Bob and Reatha for help with our music. Durward announced an outing Sunday May 29(changed); Details: (1) we will ride a bus driven by Jim H and a van by Durward to the (2) Bechtler Museum (of modern and contemporary art)
, (3) leaving the church parking lot at 11:00(changed), (4) dropped off at front door for Lunch at new Mint Museum Uptown, tour, return to parking lot we leave from and at Queens by 3:30p.m (Changed). (5) Restaurant at new Mint Museum Uptown is rated one of top 10 in Charlotte (6) Meal cost depends on choices but "reasonable" with local foods (7) 22 slots, sign up next Sunday May 01. Durward reported we will have dinner outings in June, July, and August. Details: (1) Charlotte Cafe at 6 p.m. (2) Second Wednesday of each month, 93) Sign up later. Durward also encouraged us to consider each Sunday parking at Myers Park Traditional School at 2132 Radcliffe Ave 
and riding bus to church; checking to see if continues after Easter. A reminder that the Class Picnic for April 30 has been canceled. Reatha noted we need to arrange that the chairs not be placed along the wall in front of the bulletin board. She reported Happiness in that her sister Claire, daughter Amanda, and Amanda's husband John were visiting. Reatha then presented the class in the form of Easter Readings. Don Hammer gave out an Ownbey Class Curriculum Survey and asked us to review for later discussion. Sydnor mentioned today is Harriette's last day singing with the choirs. Recently three people earned money for Helping Hands by taking Computer Courses at Southminister. Also, Carol D suggested I share with the class the following computer class info:
Speaking of computers, here is a link to 101 Email Etiquette Tips
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Class Notes: UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2:30 pm - (I ask Reatha and Jack to help edit but would appreciate help from others too, thanks)
don 5/24/2011
Traditional Music and Organist since 2003.
After auditions to which all music ministry participants were invited, and their input encouraged, Jimmy was the overwhelming choice of our 13-person search committee. The Staff-Parish Relations Committee acted on our recommendation. We considered 140 candidates but were quickly won over by his gift of music, and an obvious passion for sharing it with the congregation and community. Everyone with whom we spoke sang Jimmy’s praises in terms of energy and enthusiasm, an ability to inspire singers and musicians, and a deep commitment to use music in all forms for the glory of God.
As a former church colleague said of Jimmy, “He is one of a kind.”