Coffee and cookies will be served in the entryway after the service.

Sunday, April 22, 10:30 a.m., Laura Chapel at HMH
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Diane Neudorf, Assistant Professor of Biology at SHSU, who will talk to us about Texas birds. This will be your opportunity to find out what that bird is that you see out your window and how to attract more birds to your yard. Audubon members tell us that this speaker is one you are sure to enjoy.

We'll eat at an area restaurant after the service.

New Look at Laura Chapel
The painting and carpeting in the chapel is now complete. Teal carpeting and cranberry cushions now bring out the bold colors in the windows. The freshly painted ceiling is light and clean, the polished wood gleams, and even the sculptured cross shines with new brilliance. We are indeed grateful for such a lovely place to worship.

UU Women
Wed, Arpil 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Women’s Sharing Circle will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the home of Roberta Krock, 3329 Pine Grove Drive in Pine Shadows Estates off FM 1374.

The topic of discussion for this meeting will be women significant in our lives. The UU guest speaker on March 25, Dr. Kandi Tayebi, gave details about the life of Charlotte Smith, a British writer and poet in the Romantic Period. Even with an abusive husband who squandered Charlotte’s earnings from her writings, she was able to raise 12 children while writing 10 novels, a play, several volumes of poetry, and six children’s educational books. Thinking about Charlotte Smith may remind us of other women who have overcome tremendous odds, or women who have just made quiet contributions that have enriched our lives. We will discuss our ideas at the April 4th meeting.

We regret that Elizabeth Stone will soon be leaving Huntsville for a job in Augusta, Maine, but we wish her well as she returns to her home area.

What is the most convenient meeting time? What topics would you like to discuss at future meetings? We will decide these things on April 4.

Wed, April 11, 12 noon
Pleasant discussion over lunch is a nice break in the middle of the week. We’ll lunch again at 12 noon at the Putter Parlour in Elkins Lake.

New Members Welcomed
Following the sermon on March 15, Dr. Schulman presided over an old ceremony called The Right Hand of Fellowship to formally welcome new members. This was the first time for this service to be used by our Fellowship, and included were those who had signed the membership book in the last 18 months: Kathleen Donovan, Anne and Paul Isham, Dixon Lichtenauer,Melissa Morphew, Glenn and Kathy Payne, and Anita and Scott Plummer. Irl and JoAnn Harper were unable to attend but were in our thoughts. Ken Krock, president of the Fellowship, greeted the honorees with a handshake on behalf of the congregation, and each new member was given a flower. We rejoice in welcoming this fine group of members.

Easter Sunday Brunch
In place of our annual brunch at Elkins Lake, this year we will gather at 9:30 to have brunch together at the Golden Corral restaurant on 11th Street. Look for a table reserved for the UUs.

Nominating Committee
This year’s nominating committee will be chaired by Stuart Williamson. Helping him to select a slate of officers to be elected at the May business meeting are Dorothy Huskey, Paul Isham, and Dixon Lichtenauer.

Annual Business Meeting
Anne and Kelly Sigler have offered their home for the annual business meeting, tentatively scheduled for May 19. A pot luck will follow the meeting. The time will be announced later.

Beware of Scam
Our Fellowship received a message from the SW District UUA office warning of a scam similar to one that was reported several months ago. This time an Atlanta UU had had his name being used by someone asking for money from other UUs. What happens is that someone calls a UU and says he's _______, a Unitarian, and he was mugged and robbed while traveling far from home (or had some other bad thing happen that leaves him without money, credit cards, or ID). Now he needs money to get home and/or pay his medical bills. He's even been known to call back to thank the donor for an initial cash gift and, incidentally, to ask for more. He uses the names of actual UUs as a means of establishing credibility and he sometimes claims to have attended conferences or meetings.” The Atlanta UU offers this advice: "Whenever anyone gets a call from someone needing immediate financial assistance, you should offer to call an airline and buy them a non-refundable ticket to get them where they are going. They will not accept and you know you have a scam. Likewise, if they say they need money for a medical emergency, etc., tell them that you will call a hospital or clinic and arrange payment for their treatment, etc. If it is a scam, they will refuse and again push for cash."

Community Events
March 29-30 Raven Dance Concert at SHSU Dance Theatre in Academic Building 3, 8:00 p.m.
March 30-31 Community Theater production of Plaza Suite, Wallker Education Center, 7:30 p.m.
April 4-7 SHSU Theatre production of Fiddler on the Roof, SHSU Mainstage Theatre, 8:00 p.m.

Newsletter Editor for March, April, and May: Roberta Krock