The Chamberlain View
United Church of Christ
Chamberlain, South Dakota
October 2014
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
In our Thoughts and Prayers
Pastor’s Column
Church news
Church Leadership
Announcement’s & thank
you’s
Birthdays and
Anniversaries
~Virginia Hobson
~Ellis Carr
~Diane Philen
~Gail Danhour
~Gabby Lynch
~Rick Schochenmaier
~Jean Cozine
~Lois Hrabe
~Gunner Olesen
~Suzy Homan
~Rev. Don
Stoebner
~The family &
friends of Guy
Chilson
trustee report & bill list
Calendar & Board notes
Reminder...the
“Birthdays of the month”
are honored at the pot
luck
dinners on the 3rd Sunday every month.
You are always
Welcome to join!
October Suggested Scripture
Oct. 5th~Ps 19, Isa 5:1-7, Phil 3:4b-14, Matt 21:33-46
Oct. 12th~Ex 32:1-14, Ps 106:1-6, Isa 25:1-9, Ps 23,
Phil 4:1-9, Matt 22:1-14
Oct. 19th~ Ps 99, Isa 45:1-7, 1 Thess 1:1-10, Matt
22:15-22
CONTACT YOUR CHURCH
P.O. Box 238
107 N. Merrill Street
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-5202
[email protected]
www.chamberlainucc.org
Fax (605) 234-5212
Parsonage: (605) 234-4004
Oct. 26th~ Deut 34:1-12, Lev 19:1-2, 15-18, Ps 1, 1
Thess 2:1-8, Matt 22:34-46
The choir is taking donations to put towards a video system for the sanctuary. This would allow words, music etc.
to be projected on a screen to read. If you would like to
donate money towards this you may make note on the
check memo “video screen.” If you have questions about
this this you may talk to a choir member! Thanks!
: Times and Seasons
with Pastor Jim
October 2014
Greetings!
Now that Fall has officially arrived and school is back in session, I hope you had a chance to
take advantage of the warmer weather of summer and the lessening of the activities of the school year
and got in at least a short vacation, a time to unplug and reconnect. I waited until almost Fall to take
some time off, but I am glad I did, and am grateful to have had the opportunity.
I love the job of being your pastor more than any other job I have ever had, and as I approach
our two year anniversary here, I am more grateful to you than ever for this opportunity to share in your
lives and in the mission of this particular congregation of God’s people in this beautiful part of the
world. I love doing the work I do, the challenge of sharing the good news in worship with you every
Sunday, the discipline of helping keep all the wheels of the church turning, the opportunity to share
with you my passion for the Gospel.
But I’m glad I had the chance to get away.
I did miss being here with you on Sunday. I did miss delving into that week’s lectionary readings and trying to discern what the Spirit is saying to this congregation. There are people and situations I would have liked to have met or addressed that week rather than having to put them off. But I
really needed to do the things I did.
Lately, I’ve seen a few commercials featuring kids talking about unused vacation days, and the
importance of getting away. These commercials, I think, make a lot of sense, not only intellectually,
but theologically as well.
Recall Exodus 20:8, the fourth of the Ten Commandments: “Remember the sabbath day, and
keep it holy.” And remember Jesus’ attitude about it: “the sabbath was made for humankind, not humankind for the sabbath.” (Mark 2:27). God gave human beings a gift: the sabbath. God says that it is
important to take time away from work, and day to day activity, and rest. This isn’t just a suggestion,
either. It is a commandment.
Although we tend to think of the Sabbath as a day in which to worship (which is a GREAT idea,
by the way), the main point seems to have been a time set apart (the Hebrew word here is kadosh,
which is translated here as “holy”, but also which means “set apart” or “keep separate”) to rest from
the day to day toil and stress of our lives.
Think about that for a second: a COMMANDMENT to rest, to take it easy, to have fun, to reflect
on the goodness of God on that day that God has commanded us to set apart for our own health and
wholeness.
I thought about that as I sat in camp as the day began to dim, and I heard the symphony of the
insects’ songs. I thought about that as I heard a hawk calling at dusk, and when I heard first one, then
two, then finally three owls calling back and forth when it was full dark. I thought about the goodness
of God and the wonder of Sabbath as I watched the stars begin to appear and the moon rise.
Thank you, God, for the gift of Sabbath. And thank you, members of the United Church of
Christ of Chamberlain for allowing me that chance.
Pastor Jim
The Soup Supper Bible Study
began on Thursday, Sept. 25th and go through Nov. 6th. The meal is shared at 6 pm,
then followed by the
Bible study at 7 pm. You are
welcome to come and hear about “The
Gospel of Mark.” Please visit with any
diaconates or Pastor Jim with any
questions.
Helping in October
SEPTEMBER PASTORAL ACTS
Sept. 6th~ Graveside services at Riverview Cemetery for
Guy Chilson.
Coffee Fellowship
The Esther circle
Ushers
Tom Stone, Todd Priebe, Garry
Winter and Connie Priebe
Chancel Arrangements
Sandi Knippling
There are a lot of bowls, pans, lids and containers in the
fellowship hallway...please check to see if any are yours.
Thank you!
UCC at Chamberlain Church Staff and Leadership:
Jim Oleson, Pastor
Lynn Miller, Secretary
Val Moore, Treasurer
Cheri Williamson, Diaconate
Merrill Karlen, Trustee
Sheryl Larson, Moderator
Carson Pringle, M.S. youth group
Just a reminder from the church
office…
When you charge an item at a store for
the church please, please sign your name
Karol Jo Hendrickson, Choir Director
Jane Cameron, Organist
Kim Phillips, Religious Education
Mildred Reniker, Memorial Committee
Doug Johnson, Pastoral Relations
Lynn Miller, Missions Committee
Connie Priebe H.S. youth group
ATTENDENCE REPORT
Date:
Attendance:
and group.
Example: John Doe, Jr. Deacon
You also need to turn in a receipt.
This is for church records and to know
where the amount is to come from.
I appreciate you help in this matter.
Lynn
Sept. 7
Sept. 14
Sept. 21
Sept. 28
140
94
95
98
Together We can Build the Bridge for Future Generations
Placerville has a campaign going where you can help! We can give as an individual. We can give as a
church. Supplies and/or skilled labor can be donated. There are many ways to support.
Our challenge; Placerville has many goals one is to build a Lodge that can generate additional income
and to improve road access and develop a maintenance plan.
Placerville began in 1920 and in 1953 became a official state camp. In 2003 the number of campers was
1343 and in 2013 the number was 713! We need camp. It is unique and special in so many ways. It provides a time and place of connection for generations of families. Time at Placerville Camp allows each
person to feel physically close to God and to see the beauty in creation.
Pamphlets and an envelope will be provided at both sanctuary entrances for your convenience. Please,
Birthdays and
Anniversaries
Oct. 1 Edie Holmquist, Michaella Salisbury
Oct. 2 Ronald Petersen, Cadena Powers,
Tristan Keatts
Oct. 4 Brooke Graves, Malerie Yeaton,
Lawson Kercher, Lisa Busack
Oct. 5 Cherri Johnson
Oct. 7 Roger Randall
Oct. 9 Jean Burfeindt, Steve Dominiack
Oct. 10 Judy Hoellein, Pam Shroyer
Oct. 11 Jason Johnson
Oct. 12 Rachel Brown
Oct. 14 Cathy Stone, Doug Johnson
Oct. 15 Gene Dominiack, Bob Ramey,
Chevy Fees
Oct. 16 Marty Michalek
Oct. 17 Marla Maxon
Oct. 18 Nancy Christensen
Oct. 19 Marge Dominiack, Kazlyn Schulz,
Kiley Strang
Oct. 20 DeeDee Mayer
Oct. 21 Treyson Schulz
Oct. 23 Scott Rinehart
Oct. 24 Vickie Olson
Oct. 25 Ronda Burke
Oct. 26 Mitchell Old Lodge, Meagan Priebe
Oct. 28 Cheryl Carruthers
Oct. 29 Sheryl Larson, Chad Mutziger
Oct. 30 Trevor McDonald
Oct. 31 Dawn Cable
Anniversaries
Oct. 1 Shawn and Cadena Powers
Oct. 8 Dan and Cindy Feltman
Oct. 10 Ryan and Andrea Schaub
Oct. 11 Pastor Jim and Liza
Oct. 14 Robert and Cheryl Augspurger
Oct. 23 Lawrence and Wanda Pickner
Oct. 24 Mike and Judy Steckelberg
Oct. 25 Pete and Nancy Christensen
Oahe Fall Meeting
The Oahe Association Fall meeting will
be held on Sunday, October 12, 2014.
Registration will begin at 3:00pm. At
3:30 pm devotions, call to order, agenda,
reading of minutes, treasurer’s report.
5-5:10pm break
5:10 –5:45pm program by Kerry Steever
from Placerville Camp
5:45 pm dinner
A copy of the schedule, the last meeting
notes and treasurer report is on the bulletin board if you’d like to see it.
Diaconate Board Meeting Minutes-Aug 20, 2014
Present: Jeff & Cheryl Williamson, Mike Chilson, Trevor McDonald, Doris Dominiack, Justine Springer, Tim
Pringle, Pastor Oleson and Sherry Hansen
Absent: Parker Evans (Jr. Deacon), Brett Storey (Junior Deacon) and Dayle Chilson
The minutes of July 16, 2014 were read by Trevor. Motion to approve by Jeff seconded by Mike. Motion Passed.
OLD BUSSINESS
Cheryl to check with Julie Mertz about the saying for the popcorn handout for guests.
Sept Communion: Tim, Doris, Justine & Trevor
NEW BUSSINESS
Baptism October 17th for Bo Pearson, Parents Rick and Carson (Cassie) Pearson
Sept 14th Pastor Samual with the Champion House Foundation will be giving a presentation at the church on Sept
14. Bible study to start on Sept 25th. Schedule for soup and sandwiches will be discussed during the meeting Sept
17th. Doris commented that we should inquire to the members about the start time for Church service. Jeff motion
to adjourn Tim seconded motion passed. Respectfully Submitted, Trevor McDonald, Secretary
Diaconate Board Meeting Minutes-Sept 17th, 2014
Present: Jeff & Cheryl Williamson, Mike & Dayle Chilson, Trevor McDonald, Doris Dominiack, Justine
Springer, Tim Pringle, and Sherry Hansen
Absent: Parker Evans (Jr. Deacon), Brett Storey (Junior Deacon) and Pastor Oleson
The minutes of Aug 20, 2014 were read by Trevor. Date for Bo Tobin Pearson amended to October 19 instead of
12th. Motion to approve by Sherry seconded by Doris. Motion Passed.
OLD BUSSINESS
Labels for popcorn for visitors is on hand and will be placed on popcorn packs. Dates on popcorn to be checked.
September 25th, Jerry Tibbs will be conducting services. November 23rd Alicia Vincent, Granddaughter of Roy
and Wanda Swanson will be providing message. Changing of church service time for summer services to be
placed on the annual meeting agenda for discussion. Will have Pastor announce this as the meeting approaches so
members can provide input and decide on any schedule changes. October Communion: Mike, Dayle, Jeff &
Cheryl
November Communion: Sherry, Justine, Doris & Trevor
NEW BUSSINESS
Emerging Ministry Summit will be held in Pierre October 4th. Pastor will have room for anyone who wishes to
join him. Bill for Tayzlee Michalek Baptism submitted to Lynn. Bible Study: Doris informed diaconate that husband Steve will bring meat and cheese trays from Cedar Shore each week for bible study. Sept 25 - Dayle and
Cheryl will provide soup. Oct 2 - Sherry and Doris will provide soup. New members for diaconate were discussed. Will have this placed in the bulletin to find interested members to serve. Jeff motion to adjourn Tim seconded motion passed. Respectfully Submitted, Trevor McDonald, Secretary
Sunday School dates to write down…
Kids will sing in church on Oct. 12th, Nov.
9th and Dec. 21st will be their Christmas
program during worship.
During the month the kids are asked to
bring a non-perishable item to Sunday
school to be donated to the St James food
pantry.
Middle school youth group has begun.
They will meet on Sunday evenings.
Please check with Janeen Story about
times and activities. Youth in grades 6th9th are encouraged to attend!
The youth will also have pumpkins for
sale at the Harvest Festival, come and
support the youth!
October 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Sanford service at 2
pm
5
9:30 am Sunday
school
10:30 am Worship
11:30 am Coffee
Fellowship
6
Regency
service @
1:30
7
12
9:30 am Sunday
school
10:30 am Worship
Service
11:30 coffee fellow.
13
14
19
9:30 am Sunday
school
10:30 am worship
service
11:30 carry-in dinner
20
26
9:30 am Sunday
school
10:30 am worship
11:30 coffee
Fellowship
27
Nov 2
Nov 3
9:30 am Sunday
school
10:30 am Worship
11:30 coffee fellowship
Wed
28
2
choir
soup 6pm,
Bible study
7pm
8
9
Harvest
Festival!
Confirmation 6:45
Soup 6pm,
Bible study
7pm
15
16
Trustees at
5:30
6:45 confirmation
choir
21
Thu
Fri
Sat
3
4
10
11
17
18
24
25
Soup 6pm,
Bible study
7pm
22
23
Missions at
5pm
6:45 confirmation
choir
Soup 6 pm,
Bible study
7 pm
29
30
Soup 6 pm,
Bible study
7 pm
31
Nov 1
Nov 6
Soup 6 pm,
Bible study
7 pm
Nov 7
Nov 8
6:45 confirmation
choir
Nov 4
Nov 5
Trustees
5:30 pm
6:45 confirmation
choir
United Church of Christ
107 North Merrill
P.O. Box 238
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-5205
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Chamberlain, SD
Permit #6
Return service requested
UCC Harvest Festival
Please join us on Wednesday, October 8th, 2014
The meal will be served from 5-7 pm
Prices are; adults $10, ages 6-12 $5,
5 and under -free
~Menu~
Baked ham
Meatballs
Baked potatoes
Salads, dinner rolls
Coffee, pies & cakes
September 10th, 2014 Trustee Meeting Notes
Present: Pastor Jim, Tom Stone, Merrill Karlen, Steve Dominiack, Jerad Evans, Chris Phillips and Carson Pringle
Absent: Al Renner & John Blum
Pastor began the meeting with a prayer and Merrill called the meeting to order. Motions were made by Jerad and Tom to approve the August meeting notes, carried. Motions were made by Tom and Chris to approve the August bill list, carried. Motions
were made by Jerad and Carson to approve the financial report, carried.
Old Business:
Steve, along with the trustees decided they would build a new partition for the men’s bathroom this winter.
Merrill did get in touch with Burke Oil to see about getting a fixed rate for church propane. Mr. Burke assured the trustees that
the church would always be contracted at the commercial price $1.60.
The trustees visited about ways to involve the church member’s in donations and also about cd investments. Carson will check
into electric bill pay for donations to the church. Lynn will put any information she get’s in the next newsletter.
Steve installed the new kitchen faucet at the parsonage. Thanks Steve!
New Business:
Pastor Jim will be going to Pierre to an Emerging Ministries meeting on Oct. 4th. One of the topics will be about “local church
investments,” Pastor invited any one to participate with him. The meeting was adjourned by Jerad and seconded by Tom.
The next meeting was set for Wed. Oct. 15th, 2014 at 5:30 pm in the church library. Lynn Miller, secretary
August 2014 Bill List
NO.
10330
10332
EFT
10333
10333
10334
10335
10336
10336
10337
10338
10338
10339
10339
10340
10341
10341
10341
10342
10343
10344
10345
10345
10345
10345
10346
10347
10348
10349
10350
10351
10352
10352
PAYEE DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
James Oleson Aug. payroll
2,977.68
James Oleson parsonage reimb.
83.74
US Treasury
IRS deposit
120.84
Tim Johnson
custodian
400.00
Tim Johnson
1 funeral
75.00
Jane Cameron organist
99.29
Lynn Miller
secretary
518.33
Northwestern Energy
parsonage
237.49
Northwestern Energy
church
575.55
Office Products contract/paper
184.26
Steckelberg Services—church garbage
28.28
Steckelberg Services—parsonage garbage 18.36
Midstate Communications parsonage
140.26
Midstate Communications church
141.53
Servall church rugs
38.46
UCC Resources confirmation books
128.25
UCC Resources inserts-trustees
35.00
UCC Resources office desk calendar
23.00
Hope Publishing choir music
Variety Plus
office supplies
66.76
Post Office
1 roll of stamps
49.00
The Pension Board-Oleson empl. dues
1,478.75
The Pension Boards-Oleson dental
236.25
The Pension Boards-life/disability
158.44
The Pension Boards-health
4,107.75
Wells Fargo
RE supplies
362.86
Chamberlain Wholesale church supplies
85.81
Karol Jo Hendrickson
music expo
Linda Johnson music expo-gas
MTI
T. Lloyd scholarship
Cokesbury
confirmation Bibles-RE
141.52
SD Conference OCWM
667.00
SD Conference Placerville
50.00
TOTALS
13,130.17
BUILDING
MUSIC
MEMORIAL
51.42
56.45
684.76
135.37
500.00
1,027.29
500.00
TOTAL
2,977.68
83.74
172.26
400.00
75.00
99.29
518.33
237.49
575.55
184.26
28.28
18.36
140.26
141.53
38.46
128.25
35.00
23.00
56.45
66.76
49.00
1,478.75
236.25
158.44
4,107.75
362.86
85.81
684.76
135.37
500.00
141.52
667.00
50.00
14,657.46