Invitation to all Members (Including New Members) :  We invite you to join us.    This is a wonderful way to meet and get to know the people you see Sunday mornings.

 Who May Join:  This invitation is for members and non-members, couples or singles (singles do not need to find a partner).  

How are groups formed?  Members are randomly put into groups of eight. 

 When do groups meet?  There are two sessions: Spring Session (January through April) and Fall Session (September through December).  Each group meets monthly (i.e. four times); the time and place is determined by the members of that group.  The last of April we will have a final party which includs everyone who has been in Dinner for Eight during the last Fall and Spring session.

 Who does the hosting?   Each couple or two singles host the dinner once.  The host provides the main course and beverages.  Other members bring appetizers, salads, desserts or other food as determined within that group.  In some cases a group might choose to meet at a restaurant, each paying for their own dinner.  Or, a couple may host a picnic, possibly meeting at the host’s home or at church for dessert.  Some groups choose to do a lunch.  It is flexible. 

 How do you join?   Sign up on the “Sign-Up Sheet” located on the table in the Narthex, or        

                                 Contact Nedra Thomason, coordinator of Dinner For 8, by:   

                                         e-mail (nedrathomason@comcast.net ) or phone (869-4425)             

Sign-up dates:            First three weeks of December for Spring Session (Jan – Apr)

First three weeks of August for Fall Session (Sept – Dec) 

Questions: Call Nedra Thomason (869-4425) or Sandy Schwartz (818-9792) or e-mail nedrathomason@comcast.net or sandyschwartz@wbhsi.net . 

Unable to commit for four months?   Another option is to be a substitute.  Just let me know which session you are interested in substituting.  In the event that a regular group member is unable to attend you will be called. 

We hope you will join us!!!

 

Howdy, partners!  Don your best western or pioneer duds.  Both worship services will present the message, “Theology of the Western.”  After the services (around 12:15 pm), our celebration continues with a delicious BBQ, and potluck luncheon. 

                                        Last names: 

                                        A – R  side dishes (salads, beans, casserole, vegetables or fruit)

                                        S – Z  desserts

Great food, fellowship, live country western music, and for the little ones a cactus shootout and old fashion fishin’ hole. 

Please, join us and invite a friend!

 

Start preparing for Christmas with this event on Sun. Nov 30th.  At noon, we begin the celebration with a simple fellowship meal of soups and chili.  For the children we will also have a mac and cheese choice as well.  Following the meal we will gather for caroling and some special music prepared by Bill Bellah.  Sue Hedrick and Nancy Yob will teach us the meaning of Chrismons and lead us in making them to decorate the last sanctuary tree.  We hope you will join us!

Don your Sherlock Holmes cap and get out your magnifying glass to solve the case of “The Reading Of Aunt Louise’s Will.”  Several relatives have been invited to dinner for the reading of the will.  Many in this eccentric family hope to gain, but have much to lose if Aunt Louise hasn’t been generous to them.  Please, mark your calendars for this fun evening which will be hosted by our youth group to help fundraise for their summer Mexico Service Project.  Tickets will go on sale soon!  Don’t miss it.

Our youth will present a delicious and appetizing breakfast for our Sunrise Service crowd and any early risers on Easter morning.  The youth will be serving right after the service is over until 8:30 am that morning.  All proceeds will help support the youth in their summer Mexico Mission Project in which they will build a house for a needy family.

Genesis will meet monthly, helping newcomers to integrate into the Vista family.  Planned events include dining out, backyard barbeques and more!  For more information on Genesis, contact Joanne Thomas, jmthomas62@gmail.com

Concert program includes songs, rituals, folk stories and games with dance movements that have been carefully researched and recreated in performance. 

Don’t miss this delightful of entertainment presented by Russian children ages 5-15.  The “Golden Gates” group was created in 1993.  The group’s name is symbolic. Through the traditional Russian songs, we open our hearts, souls and  knowledge of our heritage like a “golden gate.”  Since 1993 The “Golden Gates” group has taken part in many different cultural events, folk festivals and concerts in Russia as well as across Europe.

Awards from many competitions given to “Golden Gates” recognize the group as the one of the most talented, exceptional and traditional representations of the Russian folk culture by children.