Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 B RYAN S IRCHIO ......... 2 Issue 9 Vol. 38 October 2014 CHILDREN’ S NEWS ..... 4 Y OUTH G ROUP .......... 5 HONORING THE PAST * CELEBRATING THE PRESENT BUILDING THE FUTURE Basket Social—October 1, 2014 Doors open at 5:30 pm/Social begins 7 pm Fellowship Hall, Union UCC, Neffs Tickets are $5 each with 25 chances on a sheet and are available from Dolly Mulcahy, 610-262-8696, or the church office. There are only 150 ,ckets, so secure yours early! Hot dogs & soda served Donaons of filled baskets (valued about $10) & door prizes can be brought to the church office at any me, or to Fellowship Hall between noon & 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct 1. Donaons of baked goods can be brought to the kitchen on Wednesday evening. If you need a basket, call Dave or Dolly. A few ideas of basket themes: Kitchen Basket – Kitchen Towel, Recipes, Utensils, Spices… / Snack Basket – Chips, Pretzels, peanuts… / Bathroom Basket – Soap, Toilet Paper, Hand towel… / Coffee Basket – Creamer, Coffee, Hot Chocolate… / Child’s Basket – Silly Pu<y, Matchbox Cars, Balloons… / Gardener’s Basket – Seeds, Pots, Watering Can… / Baking Basket – Mixes, Recipe Cards, Icing, Sprinkles… Book/Movie Club Next Book is “Orphan Train” by Chrisna Baker-Kline, meeng on Oct. 8 at 7pm in Memory room. 5 copies of Parkland Library Talk and Tote books will be available on Sept. 8. age Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 From the Pastor Following the legalizaon of same-sex marriages in nineteen states (including Pennsylvania) and the District of Columbia, Chrisan same- sex couples are requesng congregaons to take their marriages under their congregaon’s care. Chrisan homosexual couples wish to be embraced in the same way that congregaons accept heterosexual couples. I would like to suggest that we reconsider our posion as a church on this important subject, which has become even more relevant in recent months. History When the General Synod of the United Church of Christ voted to affirm marriage equality in the summer of 2005, Union UCC’s governing body led a discussion in response. Since votes by the delegates to this naonal gathering are advisory to local UCC churches, and not compulsory, our governing body adopted a middle ground posion between those who were strongly opposed to marriage equality and those who supported it. This is a relevant summary of the Consistory’s resoluon approved at its meeng in February of 2006 and found on page 3 of the document . Items on which we agree: 1) We will not change our policy (hitherto unwrien) to include marriage rites for same sex couples. 2) We invite persons, regardless of sexual orienta!on, to par!cipate in our congrega!on’s life, including congrega!onal leadership. 3) We will con!nue to nurture families, including those headed by same-sex partners to par!cipate in the rites and sacraments of the church (except the rite of marriage for same-sex couples.) 4) We recognize and respect that Pennsylvania law does not permit same-sex persons to marry. However, we do want families headed by same-sex partners to have access to those civil benefits, as they become available to them under the law, and to accept the responsibili!es of their covenanted rela!onships. Items on which we cannot agree: 1) We cannot agree on blessing a civil union of homosexual couples under our congrega!on’s care. A few from each side decided that they could not accept the compromise and leF the fellowship of our congregaon. Summary Nine years ago the 2005 UCC General Synod vote was startling to many. The de of opinion has changed significantly in the intervening years, so that many congregaons, even those that some might label conservave in their interpretaon of Scripture, have embraced same-sex marriages. Unl this year our congregaon could not legally conduct a same sex marriage. Now that it is possible, we will have faithful members of our congregaon request that we conduct a same-sex marriage. Before we turn couples away based on the Consistory’s previous resoluon, I urge the Consistory to reconsider its previous denial. Although I will rere as your Senior Pastor, before the Consistory will be able to address this issue again, I urge you to do so in the interim period. When God (through the Holy Spirit at work through the search commiGee, the Consistory, and the congregaon) is ready to call new leadership for you, a thoughHul revising of the 2006 Consistory decision should have taken place. Grace and peace, Pastor Thomas Did You Know? • • • • • You can get weekly emails updang you on the events and Sunday services at church? You can get your monthly newsle<er online? We have a Facebook page: Facebook.com/unionneffs You can sign up for E-giving at no cost to you? You can sign up to sponsor bullens, flowers and the good news on Sign-up Genius? To sign up to get emails/e-newsleGer, sponsor on Sign-Up Genius, or for E-giving visit our website: WWW.UNIONUCC.ORG and click on the RESOURCES tab or send an email to: [email protected] Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 Tales From the Road By Rev. Dr. Paence Stevenson, Minister of Visitaon Aging in Place Aging in Place has become a big buzzword in light of our naon’s increasingly large populaon over the age of 65. What exactly does it mean? The Center for Disease Control defines aging in place as "the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. Most adults would prefer to age in place—that is, remain in their home of choice as long as possible. In fact, 90 percent of adults over the age of 65 report that they would prefer to stay in their current residence as they age. Most of us would much rather stay in our own homes, with familiar neighbors, access to pets, hobbies, our local grocery stores, banks and favorite restaurants. So how can we make this happen? Many of you have already thought ahead to these things and have built your homes on one level, with wider hallways and doorways which are wheelchair accessible. You may have installed ramps, grab bars, railings or perhaps a stair liF in ancipaon of a season in your lives when you need these type of assistance. Many of us are fortunate enough to have family or friends who can drive us to the doctor or grocery store, or who call us on a regular basis to check in. Technology can be a great enabler for aging in place. Many of you are familiar with the various technologies that Consistory Minutes allow a person to wear a necklace that has a buGon which can be pushed in the event of a fall or accident. More and more technologies are being developed to assist people to “age in place”, such as systems which wirelessly communicate with family members by text message or email when appliances are used or not used within a certain me period (Evermind), or Reemo, which allows you to control lights, lock doors, alarm security systems remotely with a gesture of your arm. One component of successful aging in place is a+tude. We need to be willing to accept help, including assisve devices, such as using a cane or walker, a remote emergency service; supporve services, such as home health aides; or the possibility of moving to a family member’s home or facility that can provide more services than we cannot reasonably get at home. We can make aging in place much easier if we plan ahead for our care and have a willing aVtude to accept the help we need to remain independent, or to research local facilies for specialized care in the event that we ever need to move to assisted living center or a nursing home. Mark your calendars for November 4 when our very own Sue Ondrey will be making a presenta,on at Golden Times on Aging in Place. Bring your ques,ons and concerns to our luncheon and presenta,on at 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall. by Jennifer Young (subject to approval) The monthly meeng of the Union United Church of Christ Consistory Meeng was called to order on Monday, September 15th, 2014 by President Carrington Smith. The Secretary’s Report, Treasurer’s Report and August/ September bills were presented and approved. Property and Maintenance Commi<ee reported that everything in good order and that the progress in Grove going very well. For Safety reasons, in the future it may be necessary to fix 2 broken sidewalks in the front of the church. Chris,an Educa,on Commi<ee reported that the educaon year is off to a really great start and the scavenger hunt went well. Children’s church is using a new program “Whirl” and it is DVD based. One read “Hot Dogs and Hamburgers”- a new topic for Sunday Morning Adult Educaon. There is a new Jr. Youth Group- CIA (Children in Acon), led by Tammy Lorah-Haydt and Jen Young. Trunk or Treat October 25th. Please sign up. Advent Bus Trip- Sunday November 30th. Request was made for Funds of Lasng GiFsfor aTV for Youth Room, DVD players, portable CD players, and new equipment for the classrooms. Mission Commi<ee reported that on Harvest Home Sunday they collected 1200 lbs of food collected and will be distributed between two local food banks. Church and Ministry reported on suggested UCC Senior Pastor Statement- Same Sex Marriage. Now that it is possible and legal in the state of Pennsylvania, Pastor Tom urges us to revisit this issue again. Evangelism Commi<ee reported that their first meengnext week. Topic is Italian Dinner on Nov 8th. Fellowship reported that the following upcoming events: October 1st Basket Social., that they are all set to support an event on October 26th (shhhh it’s a surprise), and December 7th- Advent Brunch. Worship Commi<ee reported that 2 headsets will be purchased for Pastors and Worship Assistants to use during service. There was a conversaon regarding the weekly bullensremain status quo- or replace front and back covers. Worship commiGee was unanimous that they want to keep the bullens the same. We have trouble geVng sponsors. If we connue to have a problem geVng sponsors, it will have to come out of the budget. Pastor Kris would like addional robes for the confirmaon class. The next regular mee,ng of the Union United Church of Christ Consistory will be held Monday, October 20th, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 101. Page 3 Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 Children’s Programs Nursery to 6th Grade Contact: Kathy Bonsell 610-767-6961 Email: [email protected] OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. All Union UCC families are invited to PACK A SHOE BOX filled with small toys and other gifts. Instructional brochures will be available in Memorial Hall. We will be accepting completed boxes on Nov. 2 & Nov. 9. Union UCC would like to invite all children to our third TRUNK-OR-TREAT on Saturday, October 25th, 3:00 to 5:00 pm. We will be in both our grove parking lot and the Lutheran lot with a short cemetery walk in between. Wear your costume and pick up treats at each participating decorated vehicle. In our lot, you can vote on the car that you think is the BEST DECORATED and the vehicle that is the MOST CREATIVE. Both churches will also have food for our hungry trunk-or-treaters. Union UCC is also having a Food Drive—Bring canned goods for the local food bank and receive a special treat! Hope you can join us at this fun and safe event! We are still looking for families, groups and/or organizations to decorate vehicles and hand out candy. Please sign up on Kathy’s door or in Memorial Hall. THERE’S SOMETHING NEW IN CHILDREN’S CHURCH….WHIRL! We are piloting a new curriculum, Whirl, in Children’s Church this year. It is a lectionary based curriculum that emphasizes the church year and worship experience. This curriculum also includes short videos and weekly use of the Bible. There is a Whirl Story Bible for Kindergarten—2nd grade and a Whirl NRSV Bible for 3rd-6th grade. We will have Bibles in the classrooms for the children to use. Another component is a leaflet that includes in-class activities and take home activities. We hope each family will take the time to complete some of the weekly activities to further experience and explore the Sunday lesson. We are shifting our grade groupings to fit the lessons. K, 1st and 2nd grade will meet in Room 7, 3rd and 4th grade will have class in Room 5, and 5th and 6th grade will gather in Room 4. Oct. 5 World Wide Communion Matthew 21:33-46 Oct. 12 Sneaker Stroll (mission) Philippians 4:1-9 Oct. 19 Children’s Sabbath Sunday Matthew 22:15-22 Oct. 26 Matthew 22:34-46 SNEAKER STROLL (our version of the CROP WALK) October 12th during Children’s Church. Wear your sneakers or crocs and bring your donation envelope! With Cold and Flu season approaching please remember our Sick Child Policy It is our desire to provide a healthy and safe environment for all of the children at Union United Church of Christ and its Pre-School. Parents are encouraged to be considerate of other children when deciding whether to place a child under our care. In general, children with the following symptoms should not be brought to Pre-School, Sunday School, Children’s Church or any other children’s programs or acvies: • Fever, diarrhea, or voming within the last 48 hours • EmiVng green or yellow fluid from the nose • Eye or skin infecons • Other symptoms of communicable or infecous disease Church employees reserve the right to disallow aGendance or parcipaon in any class or church event, by any child deemed in the church employee’s discreon to evidence any of the above symptoms. Children who are observed by our workers to be ill will be separated from other children and the parent or guardian will be contacted to request that the child be picked up. Page 4 Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 Youth Group News 6th-12th Grades For more information contact: Pastor Kris [email protected] 610-657-6007 Cell Or Dave DiPaolantonio at 610-349-9162 and youth [email protected]. Facebook: Union UCC Youth Group www.unionucc.org/Ministries/Youth Group Anyone who is in grades 6-12 is considered a member of youth group. Any parent, guardian of our youth or adult can assist youth group. Friends and families are always invited (unless noted). Sat Oct 18 9am-2pm CRAFT SHOW at Church Sign up with Pastor Kris to volunteer for an SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:15-10:15am *Returns Sept 7* hour shift. Help serve drinks or food. Start your holiday shopping! OR Sat Oct 18 KNOEBELS SPOOKTACULAR DAY www.knoebels.com $34 ($22 under 48” tall) Money due to “Union UCC Youth Group” now – no later than October 5th. Meet at church at 11:45am, home by 10pm. Families and friends are welcome, we will need parents as drivers. Adults can get in free and pay for single ride tickets. Supper and drinks provided by the youth group. Bring a bag lunch to eat on the way. Sat Nov 8 Hang-In Night 7:00-9:30pm Music, food, games, friends THE MUNCH BUNCH (6th & 7th grades 2nd Floor Room 203) CONFIRMATION CLASS Starts Oct. 5 (8th grade Youth Room) Confirmands can go to The Breakfast Club when there’s no class. THE BREAKFAST CLUB (9th- 12th grades Room 4 Basement) and time to hang in together. Bring a canned good for the food bank. Nov 21-23 Confirmation Class goes to Camp Ichthus If you have been confirmed and you’d like to join us, contact Pastor Kris for forms. $40 Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Christmas Candy Sale Pick up your fundraiser flier at church starting Sunday, November 2. This is a shared fundraiser with the Confirmation Class. Fri Dec 5 Christmas Shopping (Adopting a Family to Shop for Christmas) Meet at church at 6:30, home by 10. Bring money for dessert on the way home. Sun Dec 14 Advisory Team Meeting and Lunch 11:30am-1pm Sun Nov 2 at The Breakfast Club (High School Class) Do you have a child graduating from high school soon? Starting to think about college and don’t know where to begin? One of our church members, Brad Hackett, has thirty years of experience working on college campuses. Two years at Colgate University, three years at Bucknell University, ten years at Syracuse University and most recently he works at Muhlenberg College for the past fifteen years. As a college coach, Hackett meets with hundreds of families every year, offering advice on the college search process. Come meet with Hackett in Room 4 on November 2nd to learn more about the college search. Page 5 Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 Sunday Morning Alive Sunday Morning Alive leads worship on Sundays at 10:30 for about six Sundays throughout the year. We have a worship team that includes a group of singers, guitar players, keyboards and drums. We play tradional and favorite Nov. 30 at hymns as well as contemporary and 10:30 alternave worship music. Worship Golden Times (Senior Adults) For those wise in years and young at heart. Our next gathering will be Tuesday, October 7. THE BOOMBADIERS featuring Pastor Tom playing his Boomba. Friendship, homemade soup, lunch, dessert and a program ~ Free! Interim Staff Changes and Hours The Rev. Dr. Allan Kramer-Moyer will begin serving here as our Interim Assisng Pastor on NoThe Real Meaning of an Offering vember 4th and his first Sunday will be November 16th. “Pastor Allan” will be doing hospital visits on Why should God be so concerned about the giHs we bring him and about our financial management in general? Is Mondays and will have office hours on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. He will share in represenng the he really so poor that he needs our giFs? That can’t be. In a staff in our commiGees, aGend staff meengs, join magnificent verse from Psalm 50, Jehovah once told his Old Golden Times and help provide programming, share leadership Testament people: “I have no need of a bull from your stall or with Pastor Kris in the Friday morning Bible Study Class, share of goats from your pens, for every animal of the forest is leadership with Rev. Paence and Pastor Kris with the Sunday mine, and the caGle on a thousand hills.” morning Adult Class, assist with weddings and funerals, and asMy acon of bringing an offering (whether of money or of sist in worship and preach. He will serve for 25 hours a week, sacrificial animals) is actually of liGle value to God in and of which is part-me. His email is [email protected] and itself, since he doesn’t need anything from me. But to under- you can reach him by phone by calling the church office. We look forward to giving him a warm Union UCC, Neffs welcome! stand God’s condemnaon of poor stewardship we need to Rev. Pa,ence currently serves with us for about 10 hours a remember the real purpose of our offerings. Their highest week, focusing on caring for people on our visitaon list, leading purpose is not just to support the ongoing programs of the Golden Times and the Helping Hearts, assisng with the Sunday congrega,on and the conference. morning Adult Class, assisng in worship monthly, preaching Bringing our offerings is an act of worship; that’s the only quarterly, and aGending staff meengs. During this interim me, jusficaon for scheduling the gathering of offerings during her hours will increase to 15 hours a week, she will add doing our regular worship services. With our offering we tell God: Wednesday hospital visitaons, funerals, and addional Sunday “Father, we know you don’t need this offering. But we ask you morning Adult Class sessions. She typically does not have set to receive it as a token of a much greater offering we have office hours but appointments can be made by contacng her. brought you—the offering of self, the offering of our hearts.” Her email is [email protected] and you can reach her by phone by calling the church office. But to bring my leFovers, the scrapings of my plate aFer I Pastor Kris will connue to serve as an Acng Pastor. She have eaten, says something quite different to God. It dishonwill represent the staff at the commiGees previously staffed by ors and demeans him as “Eater of my LeFovers.” Think about the Senior Pastor and will take on more worship, preaching, that, and shudder. funeral, wedding and administraon responsibilies. She will connue to co-lead Confirmaon Class (with Dan Topp, Sue Ondrey, and Karen Nuschke) and Youth Group (with Dave DiPaolantonio) and High School Choir (with Chris Hamm). Pastor Kris’s hours average about 50 a week. She is in the office on Tuesday-Friday mornings at 9:30 and most of those aFernoons. You can contact her through the church office, her email [email protected] and her cell phone at 610-657-6007. The staff and leaders can’t thank you enough for your support and prayers during this me of change. If you have quesons or ideas or want to offer your help, please contact Consistory President Carrington Smith or Church and Ministry Chair David Fleming. (Contact the church office for their contact inPage 6 forma,on.) Stewardship Committee Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 Pastor Thomas is our Catch the Spirt recipient for October. Join us in celebrating his ministry on October 26. Arcle by Kathi Fuellhart Tom was well grounded in the comfort and peace of religious tradition right from the beginning. His family was actively involved in the life of their home church, Trinity Lutheran, in Lancaster, PA. His family’s history in church leadership and activities set the example for him. His father had grown up at Trinity, and so it became the family’s church home. As a young veteran of WWII, Tom’s father even served on the Vestry. His mother was raised in the Presbyterian church, and his maternal grandfather taught Sunday School at a Presbyterian Church in Carlisle. His maternal grandmother was quite religious and always wanted one of her 4 sons to go into ministry. I’m sure she would be pleased with the way Tom has fulfilled her dream. Tom’s mother, Doratha, is originally from the Gettysburg area. His parents met at Millersville State where both graduated in 1939. His mother’s teaching degree enabled her to teach in both a oneroom and two-room schoolhouse in the Lancaster County area. His father, Franklin Rote Thomas (which is PA German for Roth), was born in Wilmington DE. The couple was married around 1941 and settled in Lancaster. When Frank graduated from Millersville as a certified mathematics teacher, he found he could not support a family on a teacher’s salary and continued to work at Armstrong Cork Company, now called Armstrong Tile and Floorings, where he had worked to put himself through school. Armstrong’s wartime government contracts kept Frank employed until he decided to join the Navy around 1943. He became a-PT boat captain, returning home after the war in 1946. Through the war years and beyond, their family grew. Their daughter, Tanya, was born in 1943 and Tom arrived in 1948. Younger brother Timothy arrived 4 years later. Tom’s youthful world was idyllic and he thrived in his two-block suburban community in Lancaster – at the end of the development was a wild area that included a creek. A dream come true for a young boy! He remembers most of these years as happy and secure. When Tom ‘s father’s work moved to Richmond, VA, the family moved there when Tom was 13 years old .He went to a newly established Lutheran church with a style of worship and liturgy similar to our own. In 1965-66, his senior year in high school, Tom had an English teacher who made a deep impression on him. The young teacher, Mr. Gregory (who had recently graduated from the University of Virginia), opened the world to his students by helping them understand the extreme social changes happening at the time. Tom especially liked the way he made current events relevant and encouraged free thinking. Tom’s football career officially started in 7th grade. Because his rural school did not have a team, his father encouraged him to try out for a local Lancaster team, which was his introduction to organized football. He was a starter on the team that maintained the school’s 4-yr winning streak. Tom said that when he moved to Virginia at 13, he didn’t even have to try out for the team when the high school coaches discovered he had played football in Pennsylvania! Tom continued his football career in high school where he played as a fullback and linebacker. At the University of Virginia, Tom’s football career continued as a fullback for the college team and ended as an offensive guard. Tom’s study focus was sociology and anthropology, but he found himself taking as many religious studies courses. He found himself struggling between the career choice of law or ministry. When I asked Tom why he felt called to ministry, he spoke of the time when his family joined that small church in Richmond and the pastor took a personal interest in his congregants and guiding the spiritual lives of the youth, including Tom. He became involved in the life of the church right away, was one of the congregation’s most active and devoted members. He says he was always at the church, whether in the youth group or the choir. And as President of Luther League, he preached youth sermons as a junior and senior in high school. It was his pastor who suggested the possibility of a life in ministry. Although Tom’s applications to Princeton and Union Seminaries were accepted, it was Andover-Newton Seminary right outside of Boston that he felt called to. He loved its tradition and history – it is the oldest seminary in the U.S., having been established in 1808. The school’s association with Harvard and its teaching influence offered a case study approach to educational theory, which Tom especially liked. In between three years of academic work at the seminary, Tom spent a one-year internship in Lindsborg, Kansas, a Swedish community. He enjoyed his introduction to farming, and even shoveled manure too! The church had 40 acres that the parish planted in wheat and the church was able to sell the crops to offset costs. After he graduated from Andover-Newton in 1974, Tom spent four years at State Street Congregational (UCC) Church in Portland, Maine as Associate Pastor. As he was leaving State Street, he applied to the UCC World Board asking for a mission position in either Latin America or Africa. As many of us have heard in his sermons, this was a life changing experience for him. He spent two years as Chaplain to the United Church of Zambia’s Kafue Secondary School where he was responsible for more than 500 people, who lived and worked and went to school there. He lived in a three-room Chaplains house. He said it was not as rustic as one might think – he usually had electricity and always had running water. Food was nourishing in Zambia, and Tom had a garden and raised chickens. Fruit, including papaya and bananas, was plentiful. A short distance away was fresh-baked bread from a bakery. Processed foods and household items that we take for granted; such as, butter, oil, or detergent, were hard to come by, however. During his last two years in Zambia, Tom served two English speaking affluent Congregations: Trinity and St. Andrews in the capital city of Lusaka. The President of Zambia (Kenneth Kaunda, who helped win the country’s independence from Britain in 1964) was a member of the congregation. During this time, Tom met and married Kathy Brearley. When the time came for them to leave Zambia, they spent two months in Zambia sharing their mission experience with Kathy’s sending body, The British Methodist Church. Tom returned to Richmond with his new bride in 1982. He and Kathy traveled throughout America, sharing their mission experiences with UCC churches. In the spring of 1984, Tom accepted the position as our Senior Pastor at Neffs and started in August. He was excited and felt welcome right away. His 30 years have been joyful and challenging, and as he says, he’s considered them all as chapters in the life of our church. And now he’s ready to start a new chapter as a grandfather, and continue his gardening, which he still finds so satisfying and rewarding. We will miss him but wish him and his whole family God’s blessings of peace and joy Page 7 in the years to come! Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 Women’s of Union UCC Blues Nite Out Women’s Lunch Saturday, Nov 1 at 2pm (We can stay un,l 5pm.) Starlite Diner 233 N Route 100, Fogelsville, PA 18106 Cost: Open menu, pay your own. Any women from our church and friends/family are welcome! Let's catch up and check in with each other and enjoy a meal together. RSVP by Oct 18 to AFen Hamm at 484-225-2122 or [email protected]. The weather for Blues Nite Out may have dampened attendance, but not the energy of the three bands who performed on stage, or the enthusiasm for those who attended and enjoyed the music in the grove, or the spirit of our church volunteers who cooked, baked, and served food and refreshments. Weather for Friday’s show with the Bryant Brothers was overcast with rain threatening, but stayed calm for a nice summer evening in the grove. New band members provided an opportunity for new songs to be performed, backing up Tom Bryant’s guitar playing and brother Bob’s drum performance. Blues Nite Out is always their favorite show of their year. Light showers continued Saturday afternoon, yet the show must go on. Guitarists Jake Kaligis & Mike Rauscher invited audience members to come up on the stage and stay dry to enjoy their music. Our most intimate gathering ever at BNO. The weather finally cleared and the crowd was building as the night progressed. Lehigh Valley’s finest harmonica player James Supra joined Sarah and her band for a truly special evening of music in the grove. Sarah and her band truly enjoy and appreciate being able to play at Neffs Church Grove. Thanks to all who helped to make Blues Nite Out 2014 a success. Union UCC Women’s Retreat April 17-19, 2015 Trout Lake Retreats, Stroudsburg Members, Friends, Family members are invited. Theme: Garden Getaway ~ Where Women Walk with God Cost: $125 (Collecng $60 deposit now through January 1st, final payment due April 5.) Pay to “Union UCC” either by mail or drop in mailbox at church. Be sure to mark your check “Women’s Retreat.” Leaders: Pastor Kris and the Planning Team Sunday Sponsors: We are in need of sponsors weekly for Adult/ Children’s Bullens, Spread the Good News and Flower Baskets. Flowers ($30) Phyllis Hamm at 610-349-0324; Bullens ($20, $8) Ruth Purner at 610-432-1761 Spread the Good News ($20) Tara Henninger 610-767-6961 or see our website at www.unionucc.org/ resources/giving-and-sponsorship/ways-to-give. We thank Claire Kern, Deb Topp, Deb Wenner, and Pastor Kris for sharing their talents in decorang the altar and worship space on Sundays. We hope you find this meaningful and worshipful. The Hannah Fund was established to help the Snyder-Samuelson family during their daughter Hannah’s treatment for leukemia. If you know of someone who could use our support, please contact a Pastor or the church office. You can make contribuons at any me to: “The Hannah Fund.” Page 8 Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 RX Corner by Ann Kirka, R.Ph. Heartburn is a common ailment among many people. It is described as a burning discomfort in the chest, which occurs when stomach acids irritate the esophagus. It is also referred to as “acid reflux”. A valve in the lower esophagus funcons to let food move into the stomach and prevent any backwards flow. Heartburn occurs when the valve wears out or does not close completely, allowing a reflux of acid and a burning sensaon. GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a chronic, severe form of heartburn. There are several causes for the esophageal valve not to funcon correctly. Foods including tomatoes, citrus fruits, garlic, onions, chocolate, coffee, alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods are oFen to blame, as they can cause the lower esophageal muscles to relax and keep the valve from closing properly. Overeang and excess pressure on the stomach (obesity or pregnancy) are other reasons for the valve to malfuncon. Finally, stress, not enough sleep, and smoking can cause heartburn. Occasionally the discomfort comes from another an underlying medical issue. A hiatal hernia can be a cause of GERD symptoms. This occurs when the upper part of the stomach moves up into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm (the muscle separang the abdomen from the chest), allowing stomach contents (and acid) to reflux into the esophagus. Stomach ulcers can also cause reflux and pain. For connuous pain or extreme distress, see your doctor to rule out more serious gastrointesnal problems. We’re back! We are excited to be celebra,ng our 25th year here at the Preschool! Our students began classes on September 8th. We have been busy having fun as we get to know each other and make new friends. You can tour the Preschool hallways to see some of the artwork created by our budding arsts. If you know anyone who is looking for a Preschool for their child, it’s not too late to enroll. We sll have a few openings available and we welcome anyone who would like to join our Preschool family. We are currently selling Kidstuff Books ($25) and Enjoy the City SaveAround Books ($20). Each book offers a different variety of discount coupons for dining and shopping. For Weis shoppers, Weis coupons are in the Kidstuff Books again this year! The books make great giFs and all proceeds benefit the Preschool children. If you would like to purchase a book, stop by or call the Preschool office at (610) 767-5327. 2014 Allentown What: 2014 Church World Service CROP Walk Who: about 300 walkers from approximately 30 faith communies in the Allentown area When: October 12, 2014, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Where: St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church at OG and Walnut Streets in the west end of Allentown PA Why: to raise money for local and global hunger concerns How: You can walk, sponsor a walker, or keep our walkers in your thoughts and prayers. There is a one mile walk and a six mile walk from which parcipants may choose. Also: Please bring your spare change to worship on Sunday, October 5, 2014. During worship, we will be holding our second annual milk jug gathering of loose coins for the CROP Walk. The Children’s Church staff and children will be par,cipa,ng in the annual Sneaker Stroll in the church cemetery to raise money for the CROP Walk. This will take place during the 10:30 a.m. worship hour on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Ques,ons about the CROP Walk? Please call John Snyder-Samuelson at 484-809-3815. Helping Hearts and Communion Ministers Our Helping Hearts group cares for our members on our visitaon list by delivering flowers sponsored by church members and by vising, sharing prayers and Chrisan friendship. Our Communion Ministers also share in this Page 9 ministry by delivering communion. Our next mee,ng will be on December 11th. Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 Pastor Tom’s Retirement Congratulaons to Pastor Tom Thomas on his upcoming rerement. To honor his 30 years of leadership and service to Union United Church of Christ, a new endowment fund has been started within the Funds of Lasng GiFs. The Thomas Family Fund has recently been established in memory of son, Owen Thomas. Recognizing Owen’s love of mission trips and learning experiences through his parcipaon of Union UCC‘s youth programs, the purpose of this fund is to encourage youth and young adults to engage in mission efforts to serve God and people throughout the world. Memorial giFs in memory of Owen Thomas will be the starng principal of The Thomas Family Fund. To honor Pastor Tom’s service and celebrate his upcoming rerement, in lieu of personal giFs, church members and friends are encouraged to support this new fund. All donaons will be addional principal for the fund. Future earned interest on a yearly basis from The Thomas Family Fund will support youth and young adults interested in mission efforts locally, naonally, and internaonally. The Chrisan Educaon and Mission CommiGees will oversee the ulizaon of the fund’s income. To make a donaon to The Thomas Family Fund, please use a separate envelope marked “Pastor Tom’s rerement giF”, drop it in the collecon plate, or send to the church office. Checks made payable to Funds of Lasng GiFs. Thank you to all who celebrate Pastor Tom’s rerement, the Thomas Family and to the legacy that will connue through the work of The Thomas Family Fund. I/We celebrate Pastor Tom’s rerement and honor his 30 years of pastoral care to Union UCC with a donaon to The Thomas Family Fund. Name ______________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ _________________________________________ Envelope # _________ Page 10 Amount ___________ Celebra,on Plans We have several things planned in the next few months to celebrate Pastor Tom’s ministry with us. Watch your bullen and newsleGer for updates. Sunday, October 19- 8 and 10:30 Worship Pastor Tom’s Last Sermon Sunday, October 26 8 and 10:30 Worship Rev. Alan Miller, Penn Northeast Conference Minister, Preaching and Leading us in a Celebraon and Farewell Service Sunday, October 26 3-7pm Pig Roast, Potluck and Party in the Grove with DJ & Entertainment * Under the Big Tent * Rain or Shine Come and stay for as long as you can. Bring a favorite chair & a side dish, salad, casserole or dessert to share. Pulled pork, hot dogs, hamburgers, and beverages provided. 3:00 Welcome * 3:45 Remarks/Prayer * 4:00 Meal Served * 7:00 Clean Up RSVP by Sunday, OCTOBER 19 by returning bo<om slip of paper through offering plate or emailing office at [email protected] with name and total number. Name: ____________________________________ Total Number a<ending: ______________ Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 ABC’s of Pastor Tom Presented September 7, 2014 is for Awesome Senior Pastor, husband, father, and now a grandfather. is for Bap,sms, confirmations, weddings, funerals, Tom does it all. is for Christmas Eve with three services, ten hour marathons, celebrating the birth of Christ. is for Devo,on to God, to our country, to our world. A B C D E F G H I is for Mission, encouraging people to help others through mission efforts. is for Nightly meetings one or two nights a week helping to shape our church. is for Open and Inviting, we believe that no matter who you are or where you are in life's journey you are welcome here. is for Prayer, reflection and sharing concerns to all. is for Quilters & Knitters, every Wednesday Tom Q makes a visit to chat with them as they quilt and knit. is for Easter sunrise services in the cemetery. R S T U V W X Y is for RespecVul and Reverent during hospital visits and funeral services. is for Sharing the sacrament of communion to all. is for Farming & Gardening and Tom's enthusiasm for God's Garden Spot. is for Golden Times serving coffee and refreshments. is for Heritage and History - Tom's respect of our church, our property, and our members. is for Intelligent and Interes,ng, a man of varied interests. J is for Jokes - Tom regularly includes jokes in his sermons. K L M N O P is for Knowledge of the Bible, teaching adult Bible study classes. is for Lenten series of prayer, reflection and teaching. is for Tenebrae Good Friday service, a special meaningful service. is for Union UCC, Dedicated to our congregation for 30 years is for Vaca,on Bible School, skits, lessons, recreation, crafts and more. is for Worshipping and Welcoming, sharing worship with our church family and welcoming new members. is for Xtreme love of music by our church members and guests both vocal and instrumental. is for Youth, nurturing young people for a Christian life. Congratulations! Rev. Josh Knappenberger (previously a seminarian at Union UCC) will be installed at Zion Blue Mountain UCC, Strausstown on Sunday, November 2 at 3pm. Everyone is invited to join in the celebraon. Country Holidays Craft Show CRAFTERS! Reser ve a table for $30 to sell your hand-made crafts by calling Debbie W enner 610-799-4584. MEMBERS! NEW MEMBERS! Ar eas wher e you are needed for 1 or 2 hours: Greeter, Helper in Kitchen, Set-up, Clean-up. BAKERS! We need your favor ite baker y item. Helpers are always needed. Helpers are always wanted. Helpers are always special and greatly Union UCC 5550 Route 873, Neffs Saturday, October 18,2014 9am-3pm Juried Crafts Food & More Page 11 Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 Property Committee This month we take a moment to thank Pastor Tom for his parcipaon on the property commiGee during his tenure as Senior Pastor. Tom has been a member of Union UCC’s property commiGee for the past fourteen or so years, and previously a member of Union Church’s joint property board when property decisions were shared with the Lutheran Church. Over the past thirty years, Tom has aGended monthly meengs, met and visited with many local contractors of many varied trades who have worked on our church property, learned where all the special switches, outlets, knobs, control panels, drains, and other items are located., and he was always ready to give a helping hand during spring or fall cleanup days, help set up and clean up aFer major events, even help with snow shoveling. Tom’s guidance and support of the work of the property commiGee has been a blessing to us as we have upgraded and improved our church property, and also with the building of the New Beginning Addion in 2003. Pastor Tom provided great respect to the heritage of our church, and took great interest into the history of our forefathers who seGled and worshipped here in Neffs over the past 250 years, first building a log church, then building one of stone, and then our current brick church built in 1872, plus two addions. Thank you Pastor Tom for your building spirit these past 30 years, enjoy your home garden, household projects and your family in the coming years. From Neffs Church Grove Improvements are in full swing over in the Neffs Church Grove. In just a few days in early September, the old concrete stage was broken up, demolished and removed. Then a few more pine trees were removed, some sll damaged from Hurricane Sandy, some parally roGen and ant filled, some unsafe for the future. The good news is that all this work created a nice big open spot for a new covered pavilion to cover 12 picnic tables, and also created spaces for new trees to be planted in 2015, in areas that they can grow vibrantly and not be threatened by the older large pine trees. Yes, the grove will look different next summer, fresh and ready to grow for future members and guests to enjoy the many events that will follow. The memories of bands, church services, children’s programs on the old stage will connue in our minds and hearts. Those memories will never be forgoGen, yet new memories will be made as these new improvements are made to Neffs Church Grove. Page 12 Home Visitation Members Birthdays Dorothy George - Oct 10 Eastern Comfort, 206 Diamond St Slangton, PA 18080-1589 Marion Snyder-Oct. 10 4323 Route 309 Schnecksville, PA 18078 Audry Knerr - Oct 15 Phoebe Home W#219A 1925 Turner St, Allentown, PA 18104 Miriam Hausman-Oct. 17 198 Cheyenne Ln. Lehighton, PA 18235 Hilda Nagel - Oct 23 2757 PA Rt 309 Orefield, PA 18069-9775 Emilie Peters-Oct. 24 WA-4 Park One Sandy Dr. Walnuport, PA 18088 Adeline Miller- Oct 29 Whitehall Manor 1177 6th St Apt. C69B Whitehall, PA 18052 STAFF BIRTHDAY Rev. Paence Stevenson-October 16 TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY Star,ng September 16th every Tuesday 78:30PM room 5. We will study The Book of Revelaons with a DVD video series led by Dr. Mickey Efird. Harry B. Burger invites you to come learn new things and grow in faith Hospital Info Update: If you are in the hospital, please ask a family member, friend, or the hospital chaplain to call a pastor or the church office to let us know if you’d like us to visit. Please do not rely on the church code system to tell us since it has proven to be inconsistent with informa,on. Our church code is 511 and if you are listed correctly, when we call the chaplain’s office, you will appear under our number. Usually the pastors do hospital visits on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays hoping they will catch everyone at some point during their stay. We are more than glad to visit and pray with you, so please don’t hesitate to call on us. Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 Sunday, October 5, 2014 17th Sunday aFer Pentecost/Worldwide Communion 8:00am Heritage Service 10:30am Horizon Service Text: Exodus 20: 1-20 Message: “Commandments and the Chrisan Life” Sermon: Rev. Thomas N. Thomas Lay Readers: 8:00 - Leslie Thompson-Strack 10:30 - Dan Topp Greeters: Roger & Nancy Christman, Stan & Jean Wieand Acolytes: 8AM - Tegan Haley 10:30AM - Christopher & Rachael Bath Sunday, October 12, 2014 18th Sunday aFer Pentecost 8:00am Heritage Service 10:30am Horizon Service-Sneaker Stroll Lay Readers: 8:00 - Sandra Craig 10:30 - Vicki Mayk Greeters: Don and Candy Wingate, Cliff and Carol James Acolytes: 8AM - Madison Amorim 10:30AM - Jacob Gladsh & Jacob Roth Sunday, October 12th at 8am and 10:3O Worship at Union UCC Guest Musician and Worship Leader: BRYAN SIRCHIO Singer, Songwriter, UCC Pastor Author: The 6 Marks of Progressive Christian Worship Music Sunday, October 12th At Union UCC 5550 Route 873, Neffs 2:00 A Time to Visit, Refreshments 3:00-5:30 Bryan Sirchio (Workshop, Worship and Concert) www.sirchio.com facebook: Bryan Sirchio REGISTER NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 5th Contact our church office to register at [email protected]. Sunday, October 19, 2014-Pastor Tom’s Last Sermon 19th Sunday aFer Pentecost 8:00am Heritage Service 10:30am Horizon Service Text: Exodus 33: 12-23 Message: “A Single Journey” Sermon: Rev. Thomas N. Thomas Lay Readers: 8:00 - Susan Rumble 10:30 - James Ondrey Greeters: Karl and Lynne Klinger, Karen & Karl Imdorf Acolytes: 8AM - Jacob Klinger 10:30AM - Abigail Hill, Gabriel Horvath Sunday, October 26, 2014 20th Sunday aFer Pentecost/Healing Service 8:00am Heritage Service 10:30am Horizon Service Rev. Alan Miller, Penn Northeast Conference Minister, Preaching and Leading us in a Celebraon and Farewell Service of Rev. Thomas Thomas, Senior Pastor Congratulaons and blessings on 30 years of ministry with us and on your rerement, Pastor Tom! Lay Readers: 8:00 - Suzanne Schneider 10:30 - Donna Christman Greeters: Greg and Johanna Zellner, Carol Pope, Ronnie Pope Acolytes: 8AM - Rebekah Lorah 10:30AM - Madison Milander, Dylan Kuntz Holy Grounds Coffee Hour Every Sunday 9:15-10:15 & 11:30-12:00 Con,nues on Sundays aHer 8am and 10:30 Worship Services and in between the services in Memorial Hall (on the same level as the sanctuary). Stop by for snack or drink, to say hello to a friend, or learn about something new about a commiGee. Thank you to our hos,ng commi<ees: Oct. 5— Church & Ministry Oct. 12— Chrisan Educaon Oct. 19— Helping Hands Oct. 26—Mission CommiGee Page 13 Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 Financial & Attendance Reports Worship Service Opera,ng Fund Designated Funds 8AM 10:30AM CC/ Nursery August 3 78 156 14 248 Grand Total All Funds Date Total 7-1-2014 $ 9,644.00 $21,417.00 $31,061.00 August 10 77 185 CFW 262 Income $28,907.00 $1,710.00 $30,617.00 August 17 72 113 10 195 Expenses $33,038.00 $6,339.00 $39,377.00 08-31-2014 $ 5,513.00 $16,788.00 $22,301.00 August 24 58 166 27 251 Designated Funds category includes offerings for NIN, Mother’s Day, OGHS, Lenten, Advent, Improvement Fund, Flowers, Directory, Bulle,ns, Phoebe Campaign, & Special GiHs. August 31 71 130 10 211 TOTAL ATTENDANCE August 2013– 956 August 2014 - 1,168 AVG ATTENDANCE August 2013–239 August 2014 - 234 Deaths Elvin Creitz, passed away September 14, 2014, and was laid to rest in Union Church Cemetery, Neffs on September 19, 2014. Lorraine Hunsicker would like to thank everyone for all their cards, and acts of kindness during her long illness. Thelma Trobetsky, passed away, September 15, 2014 and was laid to rest in Union Church Cemetery, September 20, 2014. U NION UCC C HURCH S TAFF Rev. Thomas N. Thomas For Pastoral Emergencies (610) 780-2338 [email protected] Rev. Kris Snyder-Samuelson Cell Phone : (610) 657-6007 [email protected] Rev. Pa,ence Stevenson Pastor of Visitaon [email protected] Kathy L. Bonsell Director of Chrisan Educaon E-mail Address : [email protected] Page 14 Barbara Carinci Church Administrator [email protected] Tara Henninger Communicaons Coordinator [email protected] Mike Baer Music Coordinator [email protected] Blake Hoppes Organist/Accompanist [email protected] Church Office: 610-767-6961 PO Box 66, 5550 Route 873 Neffs PA 18065-0066 www.unionucc.org Preschool Office: 610-767-5327 Ronald Kneller Facility Caretaker [email protected] Church Telephone Extension Directory 610-767-6961 Pastor Thomas Pastor Kris Pastor Paence Barbara Carinci Tara Henninger Kathy Bonsell Mike Baer Kitchen ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. ext. 24 25 23 21 22 27 26 30 Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 Memorials The following donaons have been accepted into the Memorial Fund in memory of Barbara A. (Lewis) Kern: Marvin Bortz Lewis & Dolores Lengyel Naomi R. Follweiler David & Marjoire Bell Stanley & Jean Wieand John & Gloria Simock Arthur J. Henry Lumber Co. Leatrice Macheimer The following donaons have been accepted into the Thomas Family Fund in honor of Pastor Tom’s rerement: The Allwines (Valerie & Ed) Leroy & Marianna Oswald Leona E. Baer Ronald & Carol Pope Kay L. Bagenstose Dolores A. Rabenold Madeline & Richard Bingell Dorothy A. Rabert Bertha Blose Bonnie Rex Barbara & Rich Carinci Dennis & Denise Rothrock Donna E. Christman Marion Snyder Family Michael & Sandra Daumer Ron Snyder Karen & Ernie Dojack Don & Marlene Steffy Linda L. George Alice Stephen Catherine C. Haberern Linda & John Stewart Mike & Jeanne Hakler Mary Ellen Taras BeGy & Mike Hockman Larry & Sue Todd Curs & Janet Hoffman Mike, Deb, Ethan & Grace Joyce & George Lawrence Baer Kevin & Diane Richter Dennis & Debbie DeFrain Dorothy Reph Susan & Donald Rumble Sharon Reph Carolyn Barry Donald & Bonnie Herzog Carrington & Susan Smith Lee & Carol Marn Patricia Warmkessel Richard & Jill Schlosser John & Gloria Simock Susan Steinmann Barbara Panner Robert E. & Dorothy D. Hoppes Judy & Al Stubbmann George & Diane Karetsky The Terembula Family Roy and Annie Kern Marilyn & Ronald Sechler Darlene & Dennis Kreitz Kathleen Hodes Janice Liscka Ann & Jeff Snyder Mark, Paige, Blaine Liscka Tom & Linda Anderson Marguerite MacBurney Jeffrey Hoffman Malcolm & Margaret Mackenzie Sandra V. Klotz Ben, Krista, Lucas & Connor Maxwell Union UCC Youth Group Beverly Moser The Jack & Karen Nuschke Family Doug Oswald Sacrament of Baptism On August 24 the congrega,on joyfully welcomed: Hazel Anne Dojack Daughter of Ernest and Karen (Haas) Dojack Aiden Patrick Segata Son of Nicole Baer and John Segata Mission Committee The GREAT Toilet Paper Challenge is coming again to Union UCC in November. Start looking for the super sales on toilet paper at your favorite grocery store or wholesale club and stock up until November. Collections will begin on Sunday November 2. Operation Project Food Bank Every November, Union UCC is responsible to provide volunteers to help distribute food at the Northern Lehigh Food Bank in Emerald. Ten to twelve volunteers are needed on Thursday November 6, 13, and 20 from 3:30 pm - 7:15 pm and on Saturday November 22 from 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. Please consider providing time to help others, call Phil Wehr 610-767-3657 or Wilbur Romig 610-285-2191. The food bank is located on Center Street in Emerald, directly across from the Washington Township Municipal building. The NL food bank provides food relief to over 250 families in the local area. Director Dale Bryfogle manages the huge task of overseeing the daily operations of the food bank, along with many volunteers from the community, over twelve participating local churches, and other service organizations. She is always looking for more regular helpers to organize, stock shelves, distribute food and other duties. Volunteer opportunities are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Please contact Phil or Wilbur for more information. Thanks to our Office Helpers! Madeline & Dick Bingell, Nancy Christman, Don & Eunice Diehl, Phyllis Hamm, Judy Hoffman, Eleanor & Ron Kleckner, Barb Koras,nsky, Barbara Panner, Calvin Panner, Drew Panner, Ruth Purner, Linda & Wilbur Romig, Jill Schlosser, Marianne Ulrich, and Jean & Stanley Wieand Page 15 Union UCC ‘Babble from the Belfry’ October 2014 October 2014 Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 9:30am Busy Bee Quilters 10am Knitwits 5:30pm Basket Social 6:30 Spiritually Fit 6pm Tai Chi 7pm Chrisan Ed; Chime Choir 9am Bullen Prep 9:30am Bible Study Saturday 4 6 7 9am Staff Mtg 8 9 10 11 10am Tai Chi 6:30 Spiritually Fit 10am Program Staff 12am Golden Times 6pm Cherub Choir 6:30 Junior Choir 7pm Middler Choir; Bible Study 7:30 High School Choir 9:30am Busy Bee Quilters 10am Knitwits 6:30 Spiritually Fit 7pm Book Club; Church & Ministry 6pm Tai Chi; Preschool Board 7pm Chime Choir 9am Bullen Prep 9:30am Bible Study 5:00pm Wedding rehearsal 3pm wedding 4pm PNEC 13 14 15 16 17 18 10am Tai Chi 6:30 Spiritually Fit 10am Helping Hands 6pm Cherub Choir 6:30 Junior Choir 7pm Middler Choir; Bible Study 7:30 High School Choir 9:30am Busy Bee Quilters 10am Knitwits 6:30 Spiritually Fit 7pm Chime Choir 9am Bullen Prep 9am-2pm Country Holiday CraF Show 20 21 9am Staff Mtg 22 23 24 25 10am Tai Chi 6:30 Spiritually Fit 7pm Consistory 10am Program Staff 6-8pm Youth Choirs 7pm Bible Study 9:30am Busy Bee Quilters 10am Knitwits 6:30 Spiritually Fit 6pm Tai Chi 7pm Chime Choir 9am Bullen Prep 9:30 am Bible Study 5:00pm Wedding rehearsal 2pm Wedding 3pm Trunk or Treat 27 28 9am NewsleGer 29 30 31 10am Tai Chi 6:30 Spiritually Fit 6-8pm Youth Choirs 7pm Bible Study 9:30am Busy Bee Quilters 10am Knitwits 6:30 Spiritually Fit 6pm Tai Chi 7pm Chime Choir 9am Bullen Prep 9:30 am Bible Study 6:30pm Wedding rehearsal SUNDAYS 5 Worldwide Communion 8am Heritage Service 9:15 - 10:15 am Holy Grounds Educaon Hour Horizon Choir Confirmaon Class 10:30am Horizon Service Children’s Church 11:30am Holy Grounds Mission CommiGee 12 8am Heritage Service 9:15 - 10:15 am Holy Grounds Educaon Hour Horizon Choir Confirmaon Class 10:30am Horizon Service Children’s Church 11:30am Holy Grounds Tech CommiGee 2pm Bryan Sirchio NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 26 Healing Service 19 8am Heritage Service 8am Heritage Service 9:15 - 10:15 am Holy Grounds Educaon Hour Horizon Choir Confirmaon Class 9:15 - 10:15 am Holy Grounds Educaon Hour Confirmaon Class 10:30am Horizon Service Children’s Church 10:30am Horizon Service/ Children’s Church 11:30am Holy Grounds 11:30am Holy Grounds 4pm Scrapbookers 3pm Rerement Celebraon
© Copyright 2024