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SEPTEMBER 2021
The Courier
A Monthly Publication of The Inter-Faith Chapel
A House of Prayer for All People
From the desk of Rev. Dr. Woodrow Rea
This month marks the 20-year anniversary of the infamous date that we all now refer to as
“nine eleven.” September 11, 2001 has become one of those benchmark events where people
remember where they were, even years after it happened. For many people, 9/11 still evokes a
stir of emotions.
The events of that day, felt locally by those in New York City, Washington DC, and Shanks-
ville, Pennsylvania, was an entire world encounter. The attacks constituted a global trauma, the
ramifications of which continue to be felt today.
The world looks different because of 9/11. That day ushered in a new way of thinking, new
behaviors, and new security restrictions. We have come to understand that all acts of terror,
whether foreign or domestic, have a lasting and universal impact on the tapestry of humankind.
Regardless of whether in America, Afghanistan, or elsewhere, we are all affected by acts of evil
that attempt to divide us and cause us to live in fear. We seek a better way.
The 20th anniversary of the tragedy provides a reflective moment for the world community to
pause and evaluate its international relationships and spiritual connections, as well as offers a
When I think of the impact of that tragic day, I am reminded about how sudden life-changing
events can occur. It might be a health emergency, an accident, or in the case of 9/11, an event
that in a moment, changed the world.
When I consider the number of lives instantly affected that day, I sometimes think of the voice-
over monologue at the beginning of the movie Love A ctually. The movie opens with shots in an
airport – Heathrow Airport in London, we’re told, but it could really be any airport. What we’re
seeing is what is seen in airports all over – people arriving from flights, finding the people who
are waiting there for them, and hugging each other in greeting. Over these shots of airport smiles
and hugs, and even tears of joy of reuniting, we hear Hugh Grant’s voice saying:
“Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow
Airport. General opinion is starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I
don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it's not particularly dignified or
newsworthy, but it's always there - fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and
wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I
know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge - they
were all messages of love. If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling that you'll find love
actually is all around.”
As the film illustrates, sometimes love is lovely, and at other times it is awkward. But love
actually is all around, and love endures.
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PRAYER OF THE MONTH
The Apostle Paul writes to the church in Prayer is from Guideposts
Corinth that, “Love persists, love en- Autumn Praise
dures, and love never fails.” The world
looks different because of love - which I praise you, Lord, for autumn:
prompts us to act in ways that will make for falling temperatures and morning chill,
the world different. The greatest memo- trees turned gold and red, brown and orange,
rial to those who died 20 years ago would falling leaves and blowing leaves,
be a world more inclined toward love. the smell of burning leaves,
the joy of leaf-pile jumping.
The Inter-Faith Chapel is made special by I praise you, Lord, for autumn:
the love and commitment of its friends the interplay of outside temperatures
and members. It was built on the founda- and inside warmth,
tion of love by other friends and mem- the promise of cider and pumpkin bread,
bers before the current ones and is sus- the blessing of blankets and sweaters.
tained today with our love. It is where
we learn day by day from each other how I praise you, Lord, for autumn:
better to love. Come join us and notice the beauty and hope in the change of season,
that love actually is, all around. the promise that the coming of autumn
heralds another ending,
With love, a new beginning,
and the wonder of another winter,
another spring,
-Woodie another summer,
yet to come.
AFGHANISTAN REFUGEE RESPONSE
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced with tens of thousands of Afghan refu-
gees being evacuated. Many have inquired as to how they, and The Inter-Faith Chapel, can
best help during this global tragedy.
We have learned from previous disasters that these agencies are often inundated with items
that may not be needed, or cannot be distributed in a timely fashion. Due to these logistics, we
are currently encouraging those who desire to offer assistance, to make a monetary gift to a
helping agency.
The IFC supports several faith-based relief agencies that are already assisting with refugees’
pre-arrival and post-arrival needs as they are being relocated here in the United States. The
Missions Committee plans to make an additional special contribution to these helping agen-
cies in response to this extreme need. If you would like to donate directly to an agency help-
ing with relief or to support a newly arrived family, please consider:
• Church World Services (cwsglobal.org)
• Lutheran Social Services (lssnca.org)
We all will continue to offer the powerful contribution of prayer as we lift up those displaced,
those living in fear, those agencies, and those individuals affected.
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Fall Bible Study: Reading and Understanding the Bible
Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21, & Tuesday October 5, 2021
Fellowship Hall at 10:00 a.m. [In-Person]
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get,
get insight. Proverbs 4:7 –New Revised Standard Version
Have you ever read a passage of Scripture and wondered how it related to your life? Have you
opened your Bible to a particular passage or book and struggled with what the author was say-
ing? Are you interested in growing in your ability to read and understand Scripture? If so, this
course is for you!
Reading and Understanding the Bible is a 4-week experiential learning course, specifically
designed to provide introductory concepts and principles that will give you a better way to
engage Scripture for understanding and application. This class will offer a variety of study
methods to help you grow closer to God as you dig deeper and expand your understanding of
Holy Scripture. In addition, each participatant will be assigned a biblical text to research, and
present insights to the class. Here is our outline for this 4-week course.
September 7 How the Bible Came To Be: A Brief History of Holy Scripture.
An Overview of the Bible
Bible Translations and Paraphrases
September 14
Bible Study Resources: Items for a Bible Reader’s Toolbox
A Bible Study Process: Simple steps to Understanding an Ancient Text for
Our Modern World
An Overview of the Gospel of Luke
* Assignments of scripture passages given at this session.
September 21 Presentations by participants
October 5 Presentations by participants
Participants will need to bring a small binder/notebook and a study Bible. A study Bible
should include footnotes, maps, graphs, concordances, and charts that shed light on the biblical
text. Call Dr. Lee if you need a recommendation or would like her to order one for you. The
supplemental text for the course is The Gospel of Luke by William Barclay ($18.00) It may be
purchased from Amazon.
Register for the class by calling the Chapel office at 301-598-5312 or by registering on-line at
www.inter-faithchapel.org. The deadline for registration is Friday, September 3.
IN MEMORIAM
Betty Wedler Lillian McDaniel William ‘Bill Matthews
January 2, 2020 December 23, 2020 June 19, 2021
Rebecca ‘Becky’ Wells Barbara Fisher Vera Grinnalds
July 13, 2021 July 18, 2021 July 19, 2021
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Gospel Music with Linda Whiting on
September 22th at 5:30 P.M.—6:30 P.M.
As we end our 2021 Summer events, Linda Whiting returns to enliven
our spirits and bless our souls with an evening of hymns and gospel
music. This gifted vocalist will sing many of our favorites and intro-
duce us to some contemporary gospel music.
!
The Picnic Charles Village Brass Carmen’s Ice Cream
The weather did not dampen our ice
cream spirits! Thanks to the brave
souls for coming out to Carmen’s
Italian Ice and frozen custard on a
stormy summer evening! A great
time was had by all!
Safe Harbor UPPER ROOM
Daily Devotional
October Upper
Room issues. Please be sure
to pick up a copy for your
personal daily devotions.
They are located in a basket by the
Chapel’s front doors. These are available
Please pick up a copy for a friend or neigh-
bor who is not able to get out.
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PICK UP YOUR
BAG OF AUTUMN BLESSINGS
UNDER THE PORTICO
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
10: 00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M.
A blessing awaits you under the portico at The Inter-
Faith Chapel. We have prepared a bag of gifts just for
you. It includes, something sweet, something practical,
a bulletin for World Communion Sunday, and individual
Communion sets for each of the remaining Holy Com-
munion services in 2021, along with an additional set of
elements for Christmas Eve.
On Wednesday, September 22nd, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 P.M., we ask that you drive
under the portico (in the front of The Chapel) and Dr. Rea, Dr. Lee and members of the Out-
reach and Fellowship Committee will greet you and give you a bag of Fall Blessings.
If you are unable to drive by on Wednesday, September 22 nd or have some-
one pick up your gift bag, please let us know by calling the Chapel office at
301-598-5312 and we will make every effort to get your Home Communion
Kits and other goodies in your Fall Blessing bag to you.
We so look forward to seeing you!
THE INTER-FAITH WOMEN’S MEETING
Story of Paul Edmonson and Children,
Mary and Emily
Presented by: Juanita Sealy-Williams, President of
Edmonson Historical Society
Thursday, September 30, 2021 @ 1:30 P.M.
,
September 30, 2021 at 1:30 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall of The
Inter-Faith Chapel. Our speaker will be Juanita Sealy-Williams, Presi-
dent of the Edmonson Historical Society. Paul Edmonson was a freed
Black farmer in the area east of Norbeck in the 1800's. He and his
wife had 15 children. He was a hard worker and a trusted community
leader. The most well known of the children are Mary and Emily. The book The Pearl by
Josephine Pacheco tells the story of Mary and Emily as they strive to gain their freedom from
slavery. Learn about history of this land and people that is part of Leisure World now and how
the people who lived there struggled for freedom.
Sign-up for those attending can be made by phone by calling The Chapel at 301-598-5312 or
in person after the service on Sundays at The Inter-Faith Chapel starting on September 12, and
on September 19th, and 26th.
ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND BRING A FRIEND!
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The Inter-Faith Fellowship Committee invites you to come apple picking! We
will meet in The Chapel parking lot at 9:30 am on Tuesday, October 12th.
The group will carpool to Larriland Farm in Woodbine, MD, about 45 minutes
north of Leisure World. At Larriland, you may pick your own apples or purchase fresh apples,
pumpkins, and other fall treats at the farm market. Afterwards, the group will go out to lunch.
RSVP by calling 301-598-5312 no later than Wednesday, October 6th. Transportation will be by
car pool, so we will need some volunteers to drive. No payment in advance is necessary. Bring
money for your purchases and lunch. This trip involves walking on uneven ground.
(PRAYERS FOR PETS UNDER THE PORTICO)
In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, The Inter-Faith Chapel
will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals on Thursday, October 7, 2021
at 10:00 A.M.—12 noon. Dr ive thr ough under the por tico and let us celebr ate the special
relationships we have with our beloved pets. Bring your pet, or a photo of your pet, and the
pastors will offer a special blessing. Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, all pets of every size, are invited
along with their human drivers. Walk-ups are also welcome.
Each pet will receive a “Certificate of Blessing,” a distinctive St. Francis token, along with a pet
“goodie bag.”
If for any reason your pet is unable to join you in your car, or if they are no longer with us, bring a
picture or other item and share their name with us. We hope you will join us, and be sure to invite
your friends to be with us for this special time as we celebrate, “All things bright and beautiful, all
creatures great and small.”
Grieving the Loss of Your Beloved Pet
Losing a pet can be one of life’s most difficult events. Each person
deals with pet grief differently, but that doesn’t make the death any
less painful. For anyone grieving the death of a pet, the pain can be
overwhelming. I recently lost my beloved dog of 13 years and it has
been very difficult for me. Many pet owners view their animal com-
panions as members of the family. Their loss can be heart-breaking and can leave us with a pro-
found sense of emptiness and despair. Some people find it hard to express their true feelings be-
cause not everyone around them understands the gravity of the loss, especially if they’ve never
had a pet of their own. Pets are not our whole life, but they help make our lives whole. Pets bring
companionship, fun and joy to our lives.
There are some suggested ways to heal after losing a beloved pet. Take time to grieve. No one
can tell you when it’s time to move on or get over it. Talk with others who understand your loss
and are supportive and patient. Face your grief — don’t try to hide or ignore your sadness, this
can only delay the grief process. To keep your pet’s memory alive, consider keeping a framed
photograph, or painting, or donating to a local animal charity.
Don’t rush to replace your pet — even though your home is quiet and feels empty, it’s sometimes
best to wait for a period. We need time to work through grief and loss before building a new rela-
tionship with a new pet. Pets come into our lives and leave lasting impressions. Enjoy them fully
and when they are gone, give yourself time to grieve and heal.
Andra Matthews, RN, BSN
Inter- Faith Chapel Health Advocate
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Centering Prayer in October:
Wednesday, October 6, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 27, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Please Join Us Outdoors
Allow the flickering light of luminarias to gentle your mind and spirit as you open your heart
to God through centering prayer, sacred reading, quiet body prayer, and/or sacred chanting.
During each session, the group will devote 20 minutes of silence to the practice of centering
prayer. Centering prayer is a method of contemplative prayer with the sole intention of offering
ourselves to God and consenting to God’s presence and work within us. It is a spiritual practice
of intentional silence, in which we let go not only of the noise and sounds of the outside world,
but also seek to let go of the inner noise of our mind’s wandering thoughts. Centering prayer
invites us to contemplation: communion with God beyond thoughts, words, emotions, sense
experiences, or acts. It simply is seeing with the eyes of the heart – from our spiritual aware-
ness and its perspective of oneness. Our purpose is not to make our mind empty, have a mysti-
cal experience, or make anything happen. God is already with us. In centering prayer, we
simply seek to be present and available to God. Bertie Knisely will review simple guidelines
for the practice of centering prayer.
To register, please call The Chapel at 301-598-5312 by Tuesday, October 5 or email Joy
Dufour at j.dufour@inter-faithchapel.org. In case of inclement weather, participants will meet
through Zoom. Social distancing guidelines will be observed.
Retreat Day at The Inter-Faith Chapel
Saturday, October 9 at 10:00 A.M.—2:30 P.M.
Experience God in the Stillness through a Retreat Day
Jesus said, “Come Away with Me to a Quiet Place” (Mark 6:31)
You are invited to “come away” to The Inter-Faith Chapel on Sat-
urday, October 9, to join other s who desire to deepen their expe-
rience of God’s loving presence through the stillness of contempla-
tive prayer. Together we will seek to open our minds and hearts to
God through prayer, sharing, and mindfulness activities. Participants
will begin the day in The Chapel’s upper parking lot for an hour of centering, sharing, sacred
movement, and guided heart-centered prayer. We will then move to the Chapel’s sanctuary
where facilitators will guide participants in praying Visio Divina, an ancient prayer form that
uses images to allow God to speak into your heart. Participants will use Visio Divina, also
called “Divine seeing”, to pray with one of the Chapel’s stained-glass windows. We will con-
tinue our prayer experience through journaling or using artistic expression about her/his expe-
rience. As we leave the sanctuary, we will gather outside to enjoy a boxed lunch from Panera.
Following lunch, we will gather the graces of our day and end by celebrating communion to-
gether.
To register, please call The Chapel at 301-598-5312 or email Joy Dufour at j.dufour@inter-
faithchapel.org no later than Tuesday, October 5. Registration is limited, and the cost is
$25.00.
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Lectio Divina is a way of praying with Scripture. It is a means
of listening to the word of God in Scripture. In Lectio Divina,
one listens to the texts of Scripture as if in conversation with
encounter with Christ and reflection on his word leads beyond
mere acquaintanceship to friendship, trust, and love. Conversa-
tion simplifies and gives way to communing, or “resting” in
God. Anyone desiring to deepen their relationship with God
through scripture will benefit from this form of holy reading.
Here are the scriptures for the month of September.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Psalm 144:9-15; Song of Solomon 8:5-7; Mark 7:9-23
Thursday, September 2, 2021 Psalm 125; Proverbs 1:1-19; Romans 2:1-11
Friday, September 3, 2021 Psalm 146; Isaiah 32:1-8; Romans 2:12-16
Saturday, September 4, 2021 Psalm 125; Proverbs 8:1-31; Matthew 15:21-31
Sunday, September 5, 2021 Proverbs 22: 1-2, 8-9; James 2:1-10; Mark 7:24-37
Monday, September 6, 2021 Isaiah 38:10-20; Joshua 6:1-21; Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Psalm 73:1-20; Proverbs 11:1-31; Hebrews 12:3-13
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Psalm 73:1-20; Proverbs 14:1-9; Matthew 17:14-21
Thursday, September 9, 2021 Psalm 19; Proverbs 15:1-17; Hebrews 11:17-22
Friday, September 10, 2021 Psalm 116:1-9; Joshua 2:15-24; James 2:17-26
Saturday, September 11, 2021 Psalm 116:1-9; Joshua 6:22-27; Matthew 21:23-32
Sunday, September 12, 2021 Proverbs 1:20-23; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38
Monday, September 13, 2021 Psalm 119:169-176; 1 Kings 13:1-10; Romans 3:9-20
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Psalm 73:21-28; Proverbs 25:1-28; Colossians 3:1-11
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Psalm 119:169-176; Isaiah 10:12-20; John 7:25-36
Thursday, September 16, 2021 Psalm 1; Proverbs 30:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Friday, September 17, 2021 Psalm 54; 1 Kings 22:24-40; Romans 11:25-32
Saturday, September 18, 2021 Psalm 1; Ecclesiastes 1:1-18; Matthew 23:29-39
Sunday, September 19, 2021 Proverbs 31:10-31; Jeremiah 11:18-20; Mark 9:30-37
Monday, September 20, 2021 Psalm 139:1-18; 2 Kings 5:1-14; James 4:8-17
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Psalm 128; Ecclesiastes 4:9-16; James 5:1-6
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Psalm 139:1-18; Jeremiah 1:4-10; John 8:21-38
Thursday, September 23, 2021 Psalm 19:7-14; Exodus 18:13-27; Acts 4:13-31
Friday, September 24, 2021 Psalm 124; Esther 2:1-23; Acts 12:20-25
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Sunday, September 26, 2021 Psalms 124; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
Monday, September 27, 2021 Psalm 5; Zechariah 6:9-15; 1 Peter 1:3-9
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Psalm 140; Esther 5:1-14; 1 John 2:18-25
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Psalm 5; Zechariah 10:1-12; Matthew 18:6-9
Thursday, September 30, 2021 Psalm 26; Job 2:11-3:26; Galatians 3:23-29
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PSALMS BIBLE QUIZ [answers on page 11]
1. Which famous Psalm of David contains the line, "he maketh me to lie down in green pastures"?
A. Psalm 13 B. Psalm 23 C. Psalm 25 D. Psalm 32
2. Which is the longest Psalm?
A. Psalm 35 B. Psalm 90 C. Psalm 119 D. Psalm 149
3. What is the first line of Psalm 1?
A. Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? B. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous C. Make a joyful
noise unto God, all ye lands D. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly
4. Which Psalm describes how well the Lord knows man, starting with the line, "O Lord, thou hast
searched me, and known me"?
A. Psalm 119 B. Psalm 129 C. Psalm 139 D. Psalm 149
5. What are Psalms 120-134 collectively known as?
A. The Psalms of Asaph B. The Songs of Degrees C. The Songs of Solomon D. The Maschils
6. "Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts", is followed by which line?
A. Praise ye him, sun and moon, praise him, all ye stars of light B. Let them praise the name of
the Lord C. Let the Saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds D. Praise him
with the sound of the trumpet
7. What is one common interpretation of the content of Psalm 72?
A. A prophecy of the exile of the Jews to Babylon B. A prophecy of the Roman rule of Israel
8. Which Psalm does Paul quote from in his exhortation at Antioch?
A. Psalm 2 B. Psalm 5 C. Psalm 10 D. Psalm 22
9. How does Psalm 100 say we should come before the Lord's presence?
A. With joy B. With prayer C. With thankfulness D. With singing
10. How many sections is the book of Psalms split into?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
11. Who wrote the majority of the Psalms?
A. Asaph B. Solomon C. David D. Moses
12. What does Psalm 16 say there is in the Lord's right hand?
13. How many types of musical instruments are mentioned in Psalm 150?
A. 3 B. 5 C. 8 D. 10
14. Psalm 91 verses 11 and 12 are quoted in which New Testament incident?
D. The crucifixion
15. Jesus was a high priest after the order of which ancient king, mentioned in Psalm 110?
A. David B. Asa C. Jehoshaphat D. Melchizedek
16. The snail is mentioned in which Psalm?
A. Psalm 40 B. Psalm 58 C. Psalm 74 D. 134
17. Which of the following instruments are mentioned in Psalm 92
18. Which is the shortest Psalm?
A. Psalm 24 B. Psalm 56 C. Psalm 117 D. Psalm 118
19. What is the "chorus" in Psalm 136 which is repeated in every verse?
A. For his mercy endureth forever B. For the Lord is good in all the earth and heavens C. For
his statutes are right and his judgements true D. For his righteousness is above all other
20. Which Psalm is entitled "A Prayer of Moses"?
A. Psalm 66 B. Psalm 90 C. Psalm 99 D. Psalm 145
For answers, it’s best to reference the KJV
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WE WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES
ANN ABRAHAM
Ann Abraham moved to Leisure World in March of this year. She was hop-
ing to find a nearby place of worship and was excited to discover that she was
located directly across the street from The Inter-Faith Chapel! Ann graduated
from the University of Maryland and enjoyed a rewarding career as a Speech
Pathologist in both hospital and home health settings. She has eight children,
with a daughter in Rockville, MD being closest in proximity. She looks for-
ward to being active in the various ministries of The Chapel and has already
been involved with several of our summer fellowship opportunities. Ann
comes to The Inter-Faith Chapel on transfer of membership from 1st Baptist
Church of Glenarden. Welcome Ann!
SAM BEATTY
Sam Beatty first attended The Inter-Faith Chapel at the invitation of his friend
and sponsor, Audrey Rader. With this congregation, he found a church home
for the next chapter of his personal life and spiritual journey. Sam had an ex-
tensive career in the field of online database infrastructure and information
collection and was involved in the initial phases of the Internet and cyber-
security. He served as the Executive Director with the American Society for
Informational Science and later worked with Total Security Services Interna-
tional. Sam has been involved in various roles with Oakdale Emory United
Methodist Church serving with Stephen Ministries, the Pastoral Visitation
Team, and as an officer with the United Methodist Men. He loves sports, the
Washington Nationals, and enjoys meeting new people. We welcome him
into the life and ministries of The Inter-Faith Chapel!
DON AND SANDY HILL
Don and Sandy Hill have been faithful friends of The Inter-Faith Chapel
for several years. They were active members with Oakdale Emory United
Methodist Church, most recently serving as coordinators of the Mighty
Oaks Senior group. Initially working in banking, Sandy’s primary role
and focus was on raising their family (which includes a son in Silver
Spring, a daughter in Rockville, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren).
Don worked for 30 years as a Commissioned Officer in the Public Health
Service serving as Director of Licensing for the Food and Drug Admin-
istration (FDA). Upon retiring from the federal government, he worked
another 20 years as a consultant with pharmaceutical companies regarding the efficacy and efficiency
of vaccines. Sandy and Don enjoy gardening, puzzles, and reading, and find joy in helping others.
We are very pleased to welcome them into the full fellowship of The Inter-Faith Chapel!
JOHN RANDALL
John Randall moved to Leisure World just three months ago, and he already
has several close friends here at The Chapel. He had a distinguished and ex-
tensive career in education serving as a high school principal in South Bend,
Indiana, as well as consultation and administrative leadership positions in
Hilton Head, Bermuda, and Montgomery County. He is trained in Reiki
healing practices and served as director of a therapeutic massage school in
Las Vegas. John strives to enjoy life and those around him to their fullest
capacity. He enjoys dancing, staying active, and has a good sense of humor.
He comes to us as an Affiliate Member from St. Peters Episcopal Church in
Litchfield Park, Arizona. Welcome John, into the family of faith here at The
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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OCTOBER CALENDAR [HOLD THE DATE]
Answers to Psalms Bible Trivia on page 9
1. B 6. A 11. C 16. B
2. C 7. C 12. A 17. B
3. D 8. A 13. C 18. C
4. C 9. C 14. B 19. A
5. B 10. C 15. D 20. B
September Birthdays Want to feel better? Join
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celebrating their birthday. peace. Previous attend-
September 4 September 23 ance is not required. Classes will run from
Catherine Hawkins Denise Ferland Wednesday, Sept., 8 through Oct., 6 from
4105 Taunton Drive 218 David Road 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. E-mail Christine
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Rev. Dr. Woodie Rea, Senior Minister
Rev. Dr. Ramonia L. Lee,
Minister of Congregational Life
Bonnie B. Bonner, Administrator
Joy Dufour, Administrative Assistant
Steve Buck, Gary Carpenter
Video Technicians and Chapel Sextons
Fun Facts About Labor Day!
The idea first became public in 1882. In September 1882, the unions
of New York City decided to have a parade to celebrate their mem-
bers being in unions, and to show support for all unions. At least
20,000 people were there, and the workers had to give up a day’s
pay to attend. There was also a lot of beer involved in the event.
The New York parade inspired other unions. Other regions started having parades,
How did the Haymarket Affair influence Labor Day? On May 4, 1886, a bomb exploded at a union rally in
Chicago’s Haymarket Square, which led to violence that killed seven police officers and four others. The
incident also led to May 1 being celebrated in most nations as Workers Day. The U.S. government chose
Labor Day instead to avoid a celebration on May 1 and New York's unions had already picked the first
Monday in September for their holiday.
Two people with similar names are credited with that first New York City event. Matthew Maguire, a ma-
chinist, and Peter McGuire, a carpenter, have been linked to the 1882 parade. The men were from rival un-
ions; in 2011, Linda Stinson, a former U.S. Department of Labor’s historian, said she didn't know which
man should be credited - partially because people over the years confused them because of their similar-
sounding names.
Grover Cleveland helped make Labor Day a national holiday. After violence related to the Pullman railroad
strike, President Cleveland and lawmakers in Washington wanted a federal holiday to celebrate labor - and
not a holiday celebrated on May 1. Cleveland signed an act in 1894 establishing the federal holiday; most
states had already passed laws establishing a Labor Day holiday by that point. Sen. James Henderson Kyle
of South Dakota introduced S. 730 to make Labor Day a federal legal holiday on the first Monday of Sep-
tember. It was approved on June 28, 1894.
The holiday has evolved over the years. In the late 19th century, celebrations focused on parades in urban
areas. Now the holiday is a celebration that honors organized labor with fewer parades, and more activities.
It also marks the perceived end of the summer season.
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