Mid-May gathering notes

Half a dozen Crescent Hill folks interested in Guatemala mission talked for an hour Monday before English language learners classes at the 1741 Crescent Avenue building. Soni reminded folks that the yard sale is only two weeks away, and Soni remains somewhat concerned about the lack of build-up of items and also volunteers. Few people have contacted her about the yard sale. The group has set $2,000 as a fund-raising goal for the 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 2 sale. Soni urged all friends of Crescent Hill Guatemala mission to push their friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to donate items. Perry also talked about preparation for – starting Sunday, June 3, according to the church newsletter article that appeared Monday also – soliciting $10 each from Crescent Hill folks for Q’eqchi’ Bibles for women in the Estoreño churches or for lamina for the Panzos church. Folks at the meeting pointed out some typos in Perry’s materials and agreed not to stress this until Soni mentions it – and the wrap-up yard sale – when she is Elder of the week – before the June 3 service. The group talked about the upcoming month or so and then agreed on trying to bring Amanda Craft to speak after worship on Sunday, August 12, possibly moving the Guatemala mission team-led worship service to that Sunday also. The group talked about trying to work with Carlos to call Pastor Gerardo Sunday during the post-Pentecost Sunday potluck, possibly with some additional questions about how many times members of the team might be called on to preach and what women and youth and young adults of the presbytery might be looking for in workshops. Also, before the gathering, Perry promised to recalculate trip costs this week.
 
-Perry