Communication Classes for Parents - Next Class 2/27: Got a Pre-Teen? Thinking about what lies ahead as your child approaches adolescence? It can keep you up at night – remembering your own teenage experience or that of others. But it really doesn’t have to be that daunting! To see why, please join communication consultant, Jamie Anderson, for a 3-part series: Preparing for the Teen Years – Staying Close, Staying Connected. It will take place on February 6, 13 and 27 from 6-8pm in the Murdock Room. In each sessions, we will discuss basic communication skills and demonstrate how these skills can be used to keep the connection warm -- so that as a parent you can be the kind of resource you want to be. Class size is limited, so please rsvp to jean@piedmontchurch.org to reserve your space. Attending all sessions is recommended but not required. Suggested donation is $10/session.
Ash Wednesday Dinner & Service: provided by Loaves and Fishes, will be on February 22nd in the Guild Hall. Dinner is served at 5:45 PM and precedes the Ash Wednesday Service at 7 PM. Please join your friends and fellow members for this meal and service which mark the beginning of the preparation for Easter. $15/adult, $10/senior, $5/child, $35 maximum/family. You may sign up at the Deacons’ table in the Church Courtyard before or after either Sunday service. You may also sign up by calling Jean Leahy in the Church Office at 547-5700 or emailing her at: jean@piedmontchurch.org.
Mexico Treasures Sale: Ready for some spring cleaning? Treasure Sale donation collection begins March 3rd and continues through March 8th. Saturday and Sunday hours are from 9am-2pm and Monday-Thursday hours are from 9am-7pm. Please bring your donation items to the Guild Hall. Limited pick ups are available - call the church office at 547-5700 to make an appointment. Then please plan to attend the garage sale on March 10th from 9am-4pm and March 11th from 9am-2pm! All proceeds benefit the Youth Mission Trip to Mexico.
What to Donate: Must be clean, gently used and working
Antiques, Artwork, Belts, Bikes, Books, China, Crystal, CDs, Collectibles, Dishes, DVDs, Furniture, Games, Garden Supplies, Hats, Holiday Items, Housewares, Jewelry, Lamps, Linens, Luggage, New Items, Pet Supplies, Purses, Puzzles, Rugs, Scarves, Silver, Small Appliances, Sports Equipment, Stereo Equipment, Throw Pillows, Tools & Toys.
What NOT to Donate:
Clothing, Computers & Equipment, Ski Equipment, Mattresses, Bed Pillows, Large Appliances, Extra Large Furniture, Harlequin Novels/Condensed Books, Magazines, LPs, VHS Tapes
Adult Education - Continuing March 4th: In a powerful new book called, When Helping Hurts, Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert write that even the most well-intentioned efforts to help the poor can do more harm than good. Starting with faulty assumptions about poverty, efforts at alleviating it often end by causing more suffering - both for those in need as well as those trying to help. So, Rev. Don Ashburn will lead an extention of his 3-week class based on the book. These additional meetings on March 4 & 11will be in the CE Building Chapel. The class will appeal to anyone who has been involved in mission or charitable giving - with positive and/or negative experiences - as well as anyone who has a heart for those in need. You need not read the book to participate. For more information, or to order a copy of the book (by January 15th for $10) you can contact Rev. Ashburn at: don@piedmontchurch.org or 547-5700.
Piedmont Forum - March 4th: Join us Sunday March 4, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Chapel for “An Evening with John Muir.” Long-time National Park Ranger and retired middle school teacher Frank Helling will tell stories and share the spirit and philosophy of a man whose life was dedicated to God and to the protection of nature. Dressed in character, and with a Scottish brogue, he’ll bring to life this environmental icon in an engaging presentation based on Muir’s own writings. This Forum is open to the public and suitable for children and adults of all ages. For more information, please contact Rev. Don Ashburn at don@piedmontchurch.org or 547-5700, ext. #105.
Food Drive - Donate until March 11th: Kidz Club is collecting food and funds for the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Our Food Drive will be accepting non-perishable food items through Sunday, March 11. The barrels for donation collection are located in the CE Building. Items most needed: Canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, canned meats and fish, beans and rice, pasta and tomato sauce, low-salt soups, stews and chili, powdered milk, low-sugar cereal and oatmeal - no glass containers, please. For more information, contact Julie Hofer at 653-3362 or julie@donahue.com.
