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Monterey Walk 2016
When it was confirmed that Dr. Donald Minkler had Alzheimer's disease he wrote a letter to his entire family to inform them. He wrote of his blessed life, the joy he shared with his wife Betsy for 50+ years, his love for his kids and grandkids. He asked for no sympathy or pity. He hoped that his journey into dementia and eventual death would be used for research that would one day find a cure.
 My father-in-law was a brilliant physician/ObGyn who, foregoing a lucrative private practice, earned a Master's Degree in Public Health. He ended up teaching Maternal and Child Health all over the world. Don worked and did research in 104 nations as a consultant to the UN/WHO and the USAID. He retired as an honored faculty member of UC Berkeley's School of Public Health and the UCSF Medical Center. Born in San Francisco, he was awarded "The Key to the City" by the mayor at his retirement party.
Bonnie's dad will always be one of my heroes. His memory and legacy are central reasons she and I are active advocates for the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California. Along with raising funds we are both volunteers in the UCSF Healthy Brain Study, a survey of our memory health and aging. We will both donate our bodies for research on the disease upon our deaths. We watched this dear, brilliant man drift away to dementia. If there is anything we can do to find a cure we will do so for others and to honor Don Minkler.
Notice how our most heartfelt prayers always come with a name? It's true of our most honest hurts and hopes. The same can be true for the miracles we witness as those we love heal and recover. Name in your heart those you're most concerned about, those you're most hopeful for, and there you will find love. Love always comes with a name.
Peace,
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Walk to End Alzheimer's Fundraiser
As "The Wayfarer's Team" Walk Team Captain, Pastor Mark will be offering loaves of his
famous Sourdough Bread or another of his baked treats each Sunday before the Walk for a suggested
donation of $10 per loaf, all proceeds going for our Team's support of the Alzheimer's Association. Whether you can raise some money or not all in the Wayfarer Nation are encouraged to join Pastor Mark and Bonnie for the Walk on
October 8th to show your support for that day when Alzheimer's will be no more!
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Ongoing Groups and Classes
Walking Group
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 7:00 a.m.
Scenic & Santa Lucia
Prayer Group
Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Men's Group
Thursdays, 7:30 a.m.
The Cottage
Adult Class
World Religions:Christianity
Sundays, 9:00 a.m.
Church Library
Adult Forum
Wired Word Discussion
Sundays, 11:30 a.m.
Church Library
(On Break Until 9/18)
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
September Birthdays
Ginnie Babka - 5
Emma Hole - 7
Arlen Lackey - 8
Jennifer Gee Schoon-Tong -17
Wesley Truscott - 17
Gin Weathers - 17
Glenda Ray Jarrett - 20
Sara Adair Rogers - 21
Natalie Sanford - 21
John Giordano - 22
Herbert Erskine - 23
Arlene Lucier - 23
Robin Wells - 26
Jim Lindgren - 30
September Anniversaries
Walter & Dora Mih - 5
Lee & Becky Hofmann - 10
John & Debbera Giorano -19
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Pottery Sunday
This Sunday, September 18th 10:00 a.m. worship
will feature the "pottery sermon" in our sanctuary. Pastor Mark has been a practicing potter for 45 years. His ceramic art/craft are an expression of his spirituality as well as his love for clay.
Pastor Mark will preach while demonstrating wheel thrown pottery and will donate the finished piece for sale to benefit the church. You will not want to miss it...bring a friend!
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I-HELP 
We are pleased to host the I-HELP
women on Monday, September 19th and the I-HELP
men on Friday, September 30th. Food and beverage donations, as well as volunteers for set-up, clean-up and dining with our guests is needed. Sign-up sheets are available in the Garden Room.
For more information, contact Carolyn Thomas at 831.224.6460. Thanks for your help!
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The Wayfarer Women Distribute Funds
The Wayfarer Women met this week to distribute the funds raised at the Summer Luncheon/Speaker event in July.
Thanks to the involvement of our church by those who came out in full support and had a wonderful time doing it, $1,112 was raised. Thanks also to our speaker, Mr. Michael Hemp, who presented without charge in order to further our cause. Thanks to our raffle donors. And much appreciation to the women, and men, too, who helped with this successful event.
The donations represent gifts: enabling our church to help those in need (Cornelius Fund), to support homeless women in our local community (The Gathering Place), for extended community (Dorothy's Place), and the food project that helps throughout the world (Stop Hunger Now). Here's the breakdown:
1. $260.00 The Cornelius fund
This is the fund that gives our pastor resources to help those in need as he sees fit. The fund balance is down to $240 so it will be restored to $500.
2. $250.00 The Gathering Place for Women
3. $250.00 Dorothy's Place
4. $250.00 Stop Hunger Now
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Total: $1,010.00
Wayfarer Women
invites all women and friends of the Church of the Wayfarer to participate in our activities. Our purpose is to know God and become whole persons through our relationship with Jesus Christ, to be a supportive fellowship together, and to participate and support mission work throughout our community and world. Watch for the announcements of our coming activities.
THANK YOU ALL,
Marian Clemens and Sherry Forkum
Co-chairmen, Wayfarer Women
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Alzheimer's Walk - Join the Team!
This year'
s "Walk to End Alzheimer's" will be held
Saturday, October 8th, registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. from the Custom House Plaza
in Monterey. Walkers are encouraged to solicit donations in support of the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California for the three mile walk along the Monterey Bay. Those who donate or collect $ 100 or more get a Walk Tee Shirt. There are a variety of reward gifts available for those who donate or collect even more!
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Worship Schedule
September 18th:
"The Potter's House"
September 25th: Guest Minister, Rev. Cindy Storrs
Guest Musicians:
September 18th:
Wild Coast Trio, Brass
Eleanor Avila, Organ
September 25th: Stephanie Brown, Violin
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Prayer Requests
Wendy Marr, Sunshine Lee, Betty Robinson Fors, Syd & Lorie Williams, Ulli Carley, Charlie Vandagrift, Brian Trujillo, Andre Lengacher, James Berling, Martin Manuel, Mary Florence, Shirley Smithtro, Rod Peter, Del Ault, Megan Movold & Family, Bill Pitt, John & Nelda Timbs, Sandra Straight
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Sunday Worship Volunteers
Greeter: Gin Weathers
Ushers: Carol Schneider, Heather & Bill Brebaugh
Liturgist:
Jim Forkum
Fellowship Hour: Worship Committee
Altar Flowers: Dale & Jean Baker, in memory of Douglas
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Food Pantry Donations
In coo
peration with the All Saints Food Pantry, we will continue to collect and deliver donations of non-perishable food to
All Saints on a weekly basis.
Did you know that 50% of the people served by the All Saints Food Pantry are Carmel residents? This is a wonderful opportunity for us to serve our neighbors!
The Food Pantry is most in need of:
- canned meats
- tuna
- peanut butter
- canned fruit
- canned vegetables
- toiletries
Please bring your food donations to Church of the Wayfarer Sunday or drop them off at the office during the week and we will deliver them. Thanks for your help!
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Past Sunday Services now available online
If you missed any of the last few Sunday services, you can view them here:
Each week, we'll add the service from the previous Sunday to our Vimeo account so you can view and share the services! For past services not listed in the Waysign, visit www.vimeo.com and search "Church of the Wayfarer" for a complete list of available services.
Special thanks to Jerry Gleason & Tom Hierl for recording the weekly services!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Join us  on one of our volunteer teams:
- Usher Team
- Counting Team
- Fellowship Hour Hosts
- Altar Flowers
- Membership Team
Joining Hands is also looking for volunteers for their shops. To sign up, call 831.293.8140.
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Church Activities & Service Opportunities
We have many fun activities and re
 warding service opportunities at the church and in the community. On Sundays, our sign-up sheets and information are located in the Garden Room during the Fellowship Hour at 11 a.m. Be sure to stop by and see what we have to offer!
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Contacts
Rev. Dr. Mark S. Bollwinkel, Pastor
Church of the Wayfarer
Lincoln & 7th/P.O. Box 2205
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
831.624.3550
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