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The
Congregationalist
First Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Battle Creek, Michigan
COME, SHARE THE JOURNEY OF FAITH
Volume 61 • No 2
November 2014
THIS ISSUE:
CHRISTMAS FAMILY SIGN-UP
GARDEN OF DREAMS
HANGING OF THE GREENS
...through your pledge
PLEDGE CARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2014
LINDSAY SWISHER SENDS GREETINGS
FROM SENEGAL
POINSETTIAS & VETERANS OF THE
CROSS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON LIVE
PLEDGE SUNDAY
November 9th, 2014
11:00 a.m.
Please join us, Sunday, November 9th, as we come
together in a ONE BODY WORSHIP SERVICE. This
service will be followed by a potluck luncheon. Please
provide a dish to pass in accordance with the following:
A thru H Veggies (veggie tray / veggie dish)
I thru O Desserts
P thru Z Fruits /fruit dishes
Pastor Tom Ott
2
Choir Robes
3
Library—New
Books
5
Garden of Dreams
6
Christmas Family
Sign-up
7
Supper Club
9
Church Family
Calendar
9-10
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Lately I’ve been thinking about the huge challenges we
face in life, both as individuals and as a faith community.
Every week there are people in our congregation who
face circumstances that seem overwhelming: medical
conditions that threaten their health, unexpected
expenses that overwhelm their financial resources,
behavioral choices that undermine the trust and
confidence they have in the relationships that are most
significant to them. When I think about the personal
challenges that people face every day, it makes me realize how fragile our lives are and how
quickly they can change.
The same is true of our life together as a faith community. We are constantly facing challenges
that seem overwhelming: an unsustainable budget deficit that looks like it will come in at around
$90,000 by the end of 2014, a hundred year old building in constant need of repair and upkeep,
the sadness of losing beloved members of our congregation who die or move away or leave us over
differences that cannot be resolved. When I think about the challenges facing our faith
community, it makes me realize how fragile our church is and how quickly it can change.
It all feels overwhelming when we focus on the outcomes we hope for and the resources we have
available to us at the moment. At a personal level, we hope for healing in body and spirit, for
financial security, and for the reconciliation of broken relationships. At a congregational level, we
hope for the financial resources to sustain our community and maintain our facility, and for our
church to grow and to touch more and more lives with the blessings of our life in Christ. But we
don’t have the resources in hand at this moment to make those things happen. We don’t have the
medical technologies, procedures, or pharmaceuticals to provide instant healing, we don’t have
unlimited access to financial resources to cover all expenses, we don’t have the right words,
attitudes, or actions to heal all of our broken relationships or expand our community of faith. We
can’t do what needs to be done at the moment and sometimes that feels overwhelming.
But throughout our pledge drive we’ve been holding the theme, “Love grows” and lately I’ve come
to believe that really is the source of our deepest hope. We don’t have everything we need to do
everything we hope for, but we do believe that love grows. Our resources aren’t static or
shrinking. Love grows. It grows in our personal lives and it grows in our church.
Recently we were reminded of the parable of the mustard seed. Jesus taught those who had ears
to hear that the smallest seed planted in the ground produces the largest shrub so that the birds of
the air come and make a home in its branches. That is how the Kingdom of God grows: people
planting the seeds that are in their hands today and trusting that God will give the growth
throughout the days to come. It isn’t our job to make a mustard tree. It is our job to plant the
seed. We don’t have to have all the resources we need to accomplish all of the outcome we desire.
We just have to be willing to offer what we have today and trust that “love grows.”
I don’t have the financial resources to cover our church’s deficit. But I have enough income to
tithe the first 10th of my salary to the church. That is just a little over $7,000. It is the seed that
I’m willing to plant on November 9th when we make our pledges during our One Body worship
service at 11:00AM. What is your seed to plant? Whatever it is, plant it with the confidence of
knowing that “love grows.”
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...from the Associate Music Directors
We have been receiving much positive feedback from congregation members regarding music at
the 10 a.m. worship. Many of you have expressed great appreciation for the new directions we are
taking in worship, both musically and the overall worship experience. The collaborative planning
sessions attended by the pastors and music directors are the foundation of 10 a.m. worship.
Additionally, the weekly rehearsals and the enthusiastic efforts of the Choir members and Bell
Choir members contribute to music that they enjoy singing/playing, that you enjoy hearing, and
most importantly adds to meaningful worship. We have all seen the change, felt the change, heard
the change and based upon your responses, it is good!
The Choir and the Bell Choir have been having discussions about choir robes. Many individuals
have shared their thoughts and feelings about wearing robes, what robes represent, how robes
make us feel, whether robes affect our singing, and the effects of wearing robes or not wearing
robes on the worship experience. After much thought and discussion, we have decided to go
without the robes at this time.
The main reason for the choirs to not wear robes is that it feels like the choirs
are separate from the congregation with robes on. We want to be "One Body"
during worship and we feel more included as a whole without robes. A pillar of
our church recently shared how nice it was to look around the circle of the
sanctuary and notice how seamless and inclusive the congregants appeared.
There are really only a few times during the worship experience that choir
members do something separate from the congregation. During most of the
worship service, choir members are there to worship like everyone else.
Another reason to not wear choir robes is to help continue to grow our music
program now and in the future. One of our goals is to recruit more people to
sing in the Choir and ring in the Bell Choir. Having an inclusive look, versus a separate look, aids
in making outsiders to these groups feel more inclined to consider the possibility of joining these
groups. We have already had one new member join the Bell Choir since we last played in worship
on October 12th.
We would love to have more new members in the choirs. If you would like to be a part of the Choir
or Bell Choir please come join us at rehearsal. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings. Bells
rehearse 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and the Choir rehearses 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The Choir also
rehearses Sunday mornings prior to worship at 9:15 a.m. We welcome you with open hearts.
Jim and Lucy
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Greetings from Senegal!
It’s amazing how time really does fly. By the time you all read this, I will have already been in
Senegal for 8 months. Even though time flies, life here operates at a much slower pace, and while I
struggled to adapt to that at first, it has given me a lot of time to reflect on life and soak up all the
new and exciting things around me.
This adventure has already been a 180 degree turn, and I don’t think my life could be any more
different than the “Chicago corporate job” lifestyle I had before. I live in a rural village of about
550 people, and my compound alone has 25 people living in it, so there’s rarely a dull moment. I
speak Pulaar now (or I’m working on it!) and am working with people in my village to find ways to
educate the villagers on how to improve their health practices.
But perhaps the biggest change is the fact that Senegal is a predominantly Muslim country, and
in my village that rate is 100%. The mosque is right outside our compound, so I am frequently
woken up at 5:30am for the first of the 5 calls to prayer of the day. During Ramadan, I decided to
fast along with the other adults in my village to help me understand the lifestyle here (it earned me
a lot of cultural integration bonus points). I ask endless questions about the religion and culture,
but the one question I get asked the most is “Do you pray?” Now, when my village asks me “Do you
pray?” they don’t mean sitting in your room with your head down and chatting with God like we
would envision. They mean pulling out a mat and praying 5 times a day as is in the Islamic
religion. So of course my answer is “No”, and I always feel some strange pang of guilt as I try to
explain that my religion is different. And then one day I realized that the guilt was coming from
the fact that, no matter how the question “Do you pray?” was asked or intended, at this time in my
life the answer would be “No”. I am surrounded by people whose lives are completely governed by
the tenets of their religion, and most days, I only make the time to pray if something is wrong or
stressing me out.
I am taking care of myself physically by continuing to exercise, mentally by allowing myself to
take on this adventure I think I desperately needed, but what am I doing spiritually?
This question is not a new one for me. It’s a nagging
thought that goes back a long way, but it is much more
present in my mind here. I don’t have an answer yet,
and honestly I think this is one of those questions that
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never reaches a resolution. Our spiritual journeys and meant to be constant, changing, and
molding to the changes in our lives, right? So as the holidays arrive in the USA and life gets busy
and probably somewhat stressful, think about what you are doing to fill yourself up spiritually.
If there’s one thing the people in my village have inspired me to believe it’s that there is always
time to thank God for even the littlest things.
May your holiday season be filled with Peace, Love, and new spiritual journeys.
Lindsay Swisher
Lindsay Swisher is a member of FCCBC and a Peace Corps volunteer currently serving in
Senegal, West Africa. You can read more about her adventure at
www.swisherinsenegal.blogspot.com or email her at [email protected].
Return to Innocence----Jill Edelen (local
Come and check out one of author)
A look into the corporate world of and a
our many good books. We
are still getting a great variety lesson about true happiness--of fiction and non-fiction. not found in the acquisition of material things
or in the status of accomplishment and position.
Very well written---a wonderful book.
Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good--Jan Karon
After five years, Jan Karon takes us back
to Mitford, more intriguing tales
of the wonderful characters including Dooley.
The Mockingbird Next Door----Marja Mills
An insight into the life of Harper Lee,
author of To Kill A Mockingbird.
The Heist----Daniel Silva
Another great book dealing with the art
world and the intriguing spy world.
Edge of Eternity----Ken Follett
Book three of the Century Trilogy.
Covers the eras of the 1960’s through
the 1980’s.
10% Happier----Dan Harris (Co-anchor
Nightline and week-end edition of
Good Morning America).
10% Happier takes readers to the inner
sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes
Killing Patton---Bill O’Reilly
The strange death of World War II’s most of America’s spiritual scene. Mindfulness can
make you happier. Read this to find out how.
audacious general.
Bitter End, Hate List and Thousand
Words---three books by Jennifer Brown.
These are important books dealing with
today’s challenges, abuse, texting pictures, and
school shootings. These books are extremely
well-written and I recommend them to all ages
to promote understanding of today’s culture.
Tears and Healing ----Richard Skerritt
The journey to the light after an abusive
relationship.
After Visiting Friends---Michael Hainey
A memoir by the deputy editor of GQ. An
honest and deeply touching story about a father
and son, the price of family secrets and the
redemptive power of truth.
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GARDEN OF DREAMS PRESCHOOL
Children have been cared for at our new preschool for over one
month! If you haven't visited, please do so! It is precious to see the
beautiful space in our building, be the site for nurturing and
loving and helping to develop these little persons. Thank you for
all you did to help make this happen!
And the opportunities to help continue. Andria and Trish have indicated important needs which
are described below. These are ordered in priority. Read through the opportunities - see anything
you'd like to help with? Does anyone come to mind that would be perfect to help with the
children?
NEED (in priority
order)
INFORMATION
Substitute teachers – list of
8 - 10
 Availability between 7am to 5:30pm
 $8.50/hour
Preschool volunteers –
Infant room
(3 weeks to 12 months)
 Greatest need between 12:30pm to 5:30pm,
Preschool volunteers –
Toddler room
(1 to 3-year olds)
Preschool volunteers –
Loft room
(3 to 4-year olds)
Monday – Friday
 Lead teacher to direct volunteer as needed
 Greatest need between 9am to 12:15pm, and
3pm to 5:30pm, Monday – Friday
 Lead teacher to direct volunteer as needed
 Lots of structure
 Greatest need between 1:30pm to 5:30pm,
Monday – Friday
 Lead teacher to direct volunteer as needed
 Lots of structure
 Greatest need between 8am to noon and
Preschool volunteers –
GSRP
(4-year olds)
1:30pm to 3pm, Monday – Friday
 Nap helper from noon to 1pm
 Lead teacher to direct volunteer as needed
 Lots of structure
SKILL SET
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Patience
Love
Energy
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Patience
Love
Cuddling
Calm presence
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Patience
Love
Energy
Calm presence
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Patience
Love
Energy
Calm presence
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Patience
Love
Energy
Calm presence
Nap helper —needs to
be able to sit on floor
and get back up!
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Like to clean and tidy
 One hour each Monday – Friday between
Preschool volunteers –
Cleaning
3pm and 5:30pm to clean snack dishes,
wash windows in classrooms and tidy
playground (empty trash and clean
chalkboard)
If you have any questions about these volunteer opportunities, please contact Andria or Tricha.at
269-788-0081.
Thanks for all you do toward being a loving participant in these children's lives!
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PASTORAL PARISH RELATIONS (PPR)...answering questions…
Can I just talk to the Pastors or the church staff directly rather than go through the
Pastoral Parish Relations (PPR) members?
YOU CAN! YOU MAY! YOU MUST! The PPR encourages direct, honest and open communication.
That’s the first step you take in any relationship…talk to the person directly…develop the
relationship.
Our Pastors have many roles to the congregation: preacher, teacher, prophet, counselor, visitor,
administrator and resource person. Tasks of the PPR include helping clarify pastoral roles and
mutual expectations about what the pastor is to do and considering what has priority. If you have
discussed something directly with a Pastor or staff person, yet feel your needs have not been met,
then reaching out to a member of the PPR would be a good next step.
Within our faith community, the objective is always to work toward reconciliation. While the
world’s model of conflict resolution is often win/lose, in our Christ-centered community we
understand our foundational principals of love, trust and care guide us toward building right
relationships and social structures for navigating conflict constructively.
Hanging of the Greens
Saturday, November 29th—3:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS IS
COMING………..ALREADY?
Gifts, household bundles and food bundles will
all need to be at the church by Wednesday, Dec.
17 at 5:00 as we will be filling the baskets on
Believe it or not, Christmas is only about 8
Thursday and the families will pick up their
weeks away and those weeks will be filled with that
baskets
on Friday, Dec. 19 at 4:30 p.m., here at
special church activities, Thanksgiving,
the
church.
shopping and one’s normal life! Makes me tired
just to think about it. However, we need to add Volunteers are always needed so be sure and
to that list our Christmas Families outreach.
Betty Christ, Jan O’Brien or Sandy
Last year we served 162 people and 81 of those contact
Wehling
if you can help in any capacity.
were children 13 years of age and younger. Isn’t
that super?
This faith congregation has always risen to the
occasion when we minister to others so please
With that in mind, it is time to begin our
so once again. The families we serve are
planning for this year. Please put the following do
always
so grateful and donating can be a really
dates on your calendar: donor sign up will be
bright
spot
in your Christmas giving.
the following Sundays: Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and Dec.
14. Remember that there are lots of ways to
donate. Each family will receive a food bundle, Betty, Jan, Sandy
a household bundle, and gifts for the younger
FYI A household bundle can be purchased at
children. The Christmas Families team will
someplace
like Family Dollar for about $18-$22.
purchase gift cards for adults and older children A food bundle
for a family of 4 can be purchased
as well as the meat so a donation of money is
at
Meijer
for
about
$25.
always welcome as well
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2015 Concert Series
JANUARY 11
MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE CHILDREN’S CHORUS
JANUARY 25
DODWORTH SAXHORN BAND
FEBRUARY 8
VOCAL CANVAS, See the Music, Hear the Art
FEBRUARY 22
BOB MILNE, Jazz Pianist
MARCH 8
KALAMAZOO RINGERS BELL CHOIR
ALL CONCERTS BEGIN AT 4:00 P.M., RECEPTION FOLLOWS
First Congregational Church United Church of Christ
145 Capital Avenue NE
Battle Creek, Michigan 49017
269-965-1225 www.fccbc.org
Articles for the DECEMBER 2014 CONGREGATIONALIST are
due Thursday, November 13th!
For your convenience in making contributions to First
Congregational Church, you may use either of the following QR
Codes with your smart “device”, smartphone, i-pad, etc. In the
future, these QR Codes will be shown on future supplements in
the upper right hand corner on the front page.
If you wish to celebrate an event, memorialize a special
occasion, or simply say “Thank you” for the weekly broadcast,
please contact the church office at 965-1225.
A weekly broadcast is $160, and touches countless lives.
PLEASE CONSIDER SPONSORING A BROADCAST
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GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Grief and loss touches everyone. If you would like to experience the
understanding and comfort of others on this journey, please come to the
Grief Support Group get-together on Saturday, November 1st at Claire
Ott’s home.
We gather between 9 and 9:30 am and end at 10:30 am Please call 269269-968-9937 for directions.
POINSETTIAS & VETERANS OF THE CROSS
If you would like to give a poinsettia in memory of loved ones (to decorate
the Sanctuary for the Christmas Season), you can do so by sending $10.00
to the church by December 7h. Include a note identifying who the
poinsettia is in memory of. Memorials in lieu of flowers will be directed to
Veterans of the Cross/Christmas Fund — a fund for retired ministers and
their widows.
The deadline for ordering poinsettias is Sunday, December 7th
November 18, 2014
5:30 p.m.
BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Ron Burris and Bob Holderbaum
Please bring a dish to pass and your table service
3rd
5th
13th
15th
17th
22nd
Derek & Gina Vincent
Dennis & Deborah Durham
Dick and Veroneze Strader
Floyd & Janis Carmichael
George & Carlene Zollner
Jack & Donna Gray
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Shannon Evans
Lili Jones
Christine Kosmowski
2
Kathleen Baldwin
Sarah Davis
Barbara Melangton
3
Tracy Bellwood
Roger Bosse
Madeline McFee
Stephen Vitale
4
Elisabeth Campbell
11
Dennis Brayman
Darrell Wolfe
Jack Johnson
P J Zapata
Jessica Swisher
23
Douglas Page
24
Natalie Mahoney
Joseph Sootsman
12
Juelz Myers
7
Matthew Clissold
13
Abby Landreth
Tony Lupini
Hanah Cassel
14
S James Payson
9
J Mark Maire
Linda Ryan
5
8
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Jill Magnuson
25
Charlise Schulz
Rania Khan
26
Katelyn Apsey
Brice Burbank
Emily Kittelson
Kathy-Sue Dunn
15
David Pancost
Linda Sootsman
16
Kaitlyn Lawhead
Elisa Kendrick
Scott Kerr
R Craig Walters
Meagan Mahoney
Rebecca Squires
Jerry Powers
10 Benjamin Leatherman
Austin Merritt
Laiken Probst
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Beverly Levy
Mary Jane Wagner
Vivian Long
Jeffery Buresh
Deloris Seymour
28
Meghan Schulz
Cuyler Lofland
Kelly Seech
Laura Gaskell
Samantha Walden
29
Ellie Davis
Michael Seech
Dick Strader
Spencer Szenmiklosoi
Canyon Upston
Raymond Jones
21
Danielle Cavinder
Mary Rossman
Joan Shouldice
20
Joanne Amos
Judy Larson
Andrea Larke
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27
Bernice Yarger
30
Sheila Convis
Mina Kukuk
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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Rhizomatic reh
Choir reh
Worship
Confirmand Group Mtg
Fellowship
Koinonia Worship
23
Rhizomatic reh
Choir reh
Worship
Confirmand Group Mtg
Fellowship
Koinonia Worship
Baptism 101
AGO reh
AGO Recital
AGO Reception
8:00 Rhizomatic reh
9:15 Choir reh
10:00 Worship
10:00 Confirmand Group Mtg
11:00 Fellowship
11:45 Koinonia Worship
Sign-up for Christmas Families
First Day of Advent…….30
8:00
9:15
10:00
10:00
11:00
11:45
8:00
9:15
10:00
10:00
11:00
11:45
1:30
2:00
7:30
8:30
9:00 Rhizomatic reh
11:00 ONE BODY Worship
12:30 Stewardship Luncheon
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Confirmand Retreat
Rhizomatic reh
Choir reh
Worship
Fellowship
Koinonia Worship
Christian Singles Potluck
PLEDGE SUNDAY
8:30
9:00
9:15
10:00
11:00
11:45
1:00
COMMUNION
2
10
FCC OFFICES
CLOSED
5:00
GOD’S KITCHEN
6:30
23rd Circle
Behavioral Health Svcs
Knitting Group
Strong Bodies Workout
Strong Bodies Workout
Covenant Bible Study
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Behavioral Health Svcs
Knitting Group
Strong Bodies Workout
Strong Bodies Workout
Covenant Bible Study
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10:00
12:30
5:15
6:00
6:30
18
10:00 Behavioral Health Svcs
12:30 Knitting Group
1:00 Nursing Clinic Mobile Unit
1:00 Food Give-away
5:00 Pre-school Annual Mtg
5:15 HR Team Meeting
5:15 Strong Bodies Workout
5:30 Supper Club
6:00 Strong Bodies Workout
6:30 Covenant bible Study
6:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry
8 - 5 American Guild of
Organists Reh
9:00 Organ Tuning (If needed)
10:00 Behavioral Health Svcs
10:30 Women’s Fellowship
11:30 Can Council Meeting
12:30 Knitting Group
5:15 Strong Bodies Workout
6:00 Strong Bodies Workout
6:30 Covenant Bible Study
10:00
12:30
5:15
6:00
6:30
4
17
12:30
Winslow/Vore Circle
5:00
GOD’S KITCHEN
FCC OFFICES
CLOSED
7:30
SW Chapter of AGO
Board Mtg
5:00
GOD’S KITCHEN
FCC OFFICES
CLOSED
9:00
Organ Tuner
FCC OFFICES
CLOSED
5:00
GOD’S KITCHEN
3
Charitable Union Bd of Dir
North Pointe Woods
Disability Justice Ministry
Dinner
Girl Scouts
Centerpoint
Lion’s Board Meeting
Neighborhood Plng
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9:00 Covenant Bible Study
12:00 God’s Kitchen Prep
1:30 Staff Meeting
5:00 Girl Scouts
5:00 GOD’s Kitchen
Thanksgiving Dinner
6:30 Covenant Bible Study
7:00 Goodness of God Worship
Service
8:00
1:30
3:00
5:00
5:00
6:00
6:30
7:00
8 - 5 American Guild of
Organists Reh
9:00 Covenant Bible Study
12:30 CIR Cooking
1:30 Staff Meeting
5:00 Dinner
5:00 Girl Scouts
6:00 Centerpoint
6:30 Covenant Bible Study
9:00 Covenant Bible Study
12:00 1st Wednesday Group
12:30 CIR Cooking
1:30 Staff Meeting
5:00 Dinner
5:00 Girl Scouts
6:00 Centerpoint
6:30 Covenant Bible Study
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WINTER HOURS — BUILDING HOURS: 8 AM - 5PM (TUESDAY - THURSDAY) AND 8 AM - 1 PM (FRIDAY)
CLOSED ON MONDAY’S
SUNDAY
THURSDAY
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10:00
10:00
10:00
10:30
12:00
12:00
2:00
3:45
5:00
5:15
6:00
6:30
7:30
7:30
27
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Behavioral Health Svcs
Elementary Enrichment Proj
$2 Book Club
Parish Care
Mary Daniels Circle
Pastoral Parish Relations
God’s Kitchen Prep
FULL Staff Meeting
BC Pride
Strong Bodies Workout
Strong Bodies Workout
Handbell reh
Choir Practice
Rhizomatic reh
5:30 Date Night
FCC OFFICES
CLOSED
3:30 Rhizomatic reh
8:00 SPROUT
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6:00 Dinner/Conversation w/
Jorge Zeballos, Exec Dir
of CDI
3:30 Rhizomatic reh
8:00 SPROUT
FRIDAY
Congregationalist Articles Due
13
7:30- Book Group
8 - 5 American Guild of
8 - 5 American Guild of
Organists Reh
Organists Reh
10:00 Behavioral Health Svcs
8:00 SPROUT
10:00 Elementary Enrichment Proj
10:00 $2 Book Club
12:30 Betsy Williams Circle
3:30 Rhizomatic reh
2:00 God’s Kitchen Prep
5:15 Strong Bodies Workout
6:00 Strong Bodies Workout
6:30 Handbell reh
7:30 Choir Practice
7:30 Rhizomatic reh
1st Thursday Sewing
Behavioral Health Svcs
Elementary Enrichment Proj
$2 Book Club
1st Thursday Sew Lunch
God’s Kitchen Prep
Advent Arts Plng
Strong Bodies Workout
Strong Bodies Workout
Handbell reh
Villa’s of Windermere Annual
Mtg
7:30 Choir Practice
7:30 Rhizomatic reh
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:00
12:00
2:00
4:30
5:15
6:00
6:30
7:00
NOVEMBER 2014
3:00—7:00 p.m.
Hanging of the Greens
3:30 Music Center
8 - 5 American Guild of
Organists Reh
9:00 Grief Support
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Church Staff
TOM OTT
Senior Pastor
([email protected])
EMILY JOYE MCGAUGHY-REYNOLDS
Associate Pastor
([email protected])
TOM RYBERG
Associate Pastor
([email protected])
ED BAUMAN
Bookkeeper
([email protected])
LUCY LOWER
Associate Music Director
([email protected])
DALE EDWARDS
Head Custodian
([email protected])
JIM MILLER
Associate Music Director
VICKIE FORMAN
Office Administrator
([email protected])
LEON KEMP
Part-time Custodian
BRENT REID
Tech & Comm. Specialist
([email protected])
MARCELLUS WYNNE
Part-time Custodian