Glad Tidings
Denville Community Church
November 2014
“Working through the Darkness, into the light…”
Volume 203 No. 11
The Pastor’s Report to the Charge Conference ( for Wednesday, Nov.5 th)
Rev. Edward H. Carll
Senior Pastor
Mike Semancik
Music Director
Janice McCrostie
Youth Minister
Kim Miller
Children’s Music
Jean Nightingale
Office Administrator
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website:
Denvillecommunitychurch.org
Phone:
973.627.1041
At times, this past year has been a time in which my engagement in the life of DCC which has felt
overwhelming. Following the intense reaction of so many to the SPRC rescinding the appointment of
Jessica Stenstrom as a pastoral associate on staff, tension, anger and diminished trust of my pastoral
oversight of the congregation seemed to be the pervasive feeling. As a result, our SPRC has been exceedingly supportive of my pastoral ministry, and occupied with discussions about staffing the church
for ministry, listening carefully to congregational members, addressing the questions and concerns
that have arisen, and seeking to rebuild several ministries, particularly youth ministries.
YOUTH MINISTRIES After several interviews last fall, and the subsequent hiring of an experienced
youth ministry coordinator, SPRC received last minute word in December that our new hire had decided not to take on the job, with its start-up date scheduled for January 1. It added to the frustration
we were experiencing in addressing the importance of ministries for and with youth.
SPRC decided to hire an interim, Emma Worrall, who has been a member of the congregation for
many years, and was between college and graduate school. She provided study and fellowship opportunities for youth over the late winter and into the spring, and, along with the SPRC, I am most grateful for her service to the church.
Over the summer SPRC was fortunate to pursue a lead for the youth ministry position, hiring a local
United Methodist who grew up in the Mt Tabor Church, Janice McCrostie. Janice joined our staff in
August, began her planning for the fall, has kicked off the fall season with a youth gathering picnic,
and will be unveiling plans for junior high and senior high gatherings, and launching Confirmation.
Inside this issue:
Annual Church Conference 2
Giving Thanks
3
Our Sponsors
4
Outreach Ministries
5
Bridges, Youth
6
Calendar
7
DCCNS
8
Trustees,
Pageant!
9
Small Group
Ministries , Birthdays
10
The SPRC and I firmly believe our youth and children will be well-served by Janice, who has already
displayed spiritual maturity, experience in spiritual formation for youth, a solid educational background in early childhood development, and good organizational skills.
MUSIC MINISTRIES Our director of music ministries for the past 12 years, Jeffrey Leopold, decided
last January that it was time for him to retire due to health concerns. In February, SPRC formed a
Music Ministries Search Committee, who received dozens of inquiries and resumes, then began a
thorough process of interviewing and auditioning. After hiring an Interim for the Lenten/Easter season, a permanent director was sought and found. Mike Semancik was hired in May of 2013 and has
begun reinvigorating our worship life and music ministries. SPRC also took responsibility for replacing former Children’s Music director, Lisa Morris, with Kim Miller, who is a member of the congregation and experienced in many different musical groups within the life of DCC.
The Adult Music program has started up with great energy this fall, and everyone is looking forward to
what God might be stirring up among us! There are plans for special concerts, additional music
groups within the church, and a community outreach music ministry.
SMALL GROUPS INITIATIVE Over the summer months, God was calling us to engage more people in
small group ministries. Our Greater NJ Annual Conference staffer, Rev. Beth Caulfield, has been
working with us in the late autumn, to focus our energy on developing more small group ministries,
adding to the many that are already in place. Dale and John Simms have answered this call and will be
developing ideas and issuing invitations to small groups, including leadership training. In addition to
the 2 new “Spirit-filled Book groups and 2 small Prayer Shawl ministry groups that began last winter
and spring, our goal is to begin 4-6 new small groups over the fall months of this year.
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Advent
Devotionals will
be available the
end of this
month.
Members and
friends of our
congregation
share their
thoughts on the
season and scripture , as we celebrate this joyous
time of year.
Take a quiet moment each day
to read your devotional and reflect upon this
wondrous event.
ADULT FORUMS AND BIBLE STUDIES This fall begins another round of The Pastor’s Adult
Forums, including discussions of some DVD educational series: “Embracing Spiritual Awakening” by Diana Butler Bass; “Embracing a Life of Meaning” by Kathleen Norris, and “The Wesleyan Way: A Faith that Matters”, by Bishop Scott Jones. The forums have been very well
attended and provide a topical study for participants. In addition to the Adult Forums, one
of our certified Lay Servants, Lee Haase, will be leading the UM Covenant Bible Series starting
in September.
In the last edition of Glad Tidings, I wrote, regarding many of our ministries, that we have
gone from pushing reset button this past year and are now pushing “play”.
This past year we carried out financial reorganization, moving from a paid accountant to “in
house” accounting with Quick Books Pro. The finance committee has made extensive efforts
to input data into the software program, leading to much greater ease of reporting and better
communication between the treasurers of both our Trustees and Church Treasurer.
We continue our ever stronger, 24 year, mission-driven commitment to the Appalachian Service Project. Our team of 42 experienced yet another week of service that transformed the
lives of our participants as well as those whom they served.
Trustees have remained very active. First in overseeing the sale of the 11 Winding Way
property last November, landscaping and creating invitations to members to “Adopt a Garden” on the grounds around the building. In addition to pursuing quotes for the resurfacing
of some of our roofs, they have undertaken the replacement of our outdated telephone system, retrofitting a lot of the plumbing in the church buildings, and have patiently overseen
the completion of the new 20’x40’ steel building, which includes both garage space for the
parsonage and a more adequate storage facility.
As the I write this year-end report, I feel reinvigorated in my pastoral ministry here at DCC.
This past Sunday, while walking through the halls of the church before worship, I knew everyone I greeted and did not hesitate to greet them with their first names, feeling positive at the
start-up of Sunday School classes for the fall, and experiencing DCCers who were eagerly looking forward to life-together.
It has felt as if I have walked through the darkness of the year behind us and into a whole new
light!
Sincerely yours in the love of Christ,
Pastor Ed
PLEASE JOIN US
FOR OUR ANNUAL
SILENT AND LIVE
AUCTION!
NOVEMBER 9TH
SILENT 2:00 PM
GREAT BASKETS!
ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
7:30 PM
GREAT FUN!
Please plan to attend this very important meeting in the life of our church.
This year’s theme is:
LIVE 4:00 PM
GOOD FOOD!
“Shine: You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be
hid.” Matthew 5:14 (NRSV)
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THANKSGIVING GRACE
WITH THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
We invite your family to use the prayer below during the
month of November, and on Thanksgiving, as you express gratitude to God for your meals.
Marion Coates
Thank your for the harvest, a bounty of Your love,
Thank You for the Autumn leaves, a treasure from above,
Thank You for the colored hues of orange, red and gold.
Thank You for these golden days before the Winter cold.
Thank You for our family, for friends and for the food we
are about to share.
In Jesus name we pray,
Amen
“Hand
Made
Hugs”
Our next gathering will be
November 6th, at 9:30 am and 7:00
pm at the Parsonage. Even if you
don’t know how to knit, we will be
glad to show you! Join us for fellowship and a relaxing evening
among friends.
Quiet time
Each Thursday morning
from 6:00 - 8:30 AM our
sanctuary is open for a
time of quiet, tranquility
and prayer. We are open
to the public, feel free to
stop by with a friend and
just take a moment to “be
still” before the rush of the
day begins.
SPIRIT FILLED BOOK CLUB
IN CHRISTIAN
SYMPATHY…
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Our sympathies embrace Barbara Wiedman and
the family and friends of Al Wiedman who passed away
on October 10th, 2014
Join us for our November book discussion, “Life
in a Jar” - even if you have not read the book,
we would love to have you join in our fellowship.
Monday, November 3rd 9:30 am at Kris Holstein's home and at 7:00 pm at Loretta
Lawler’s home.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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SECOND SUNDAY DINNER MINISTRY
OUTERWEAR AND BLANKET COLLECTION!
We are accepting Shop Rite Gift cards and monetary donations for our Second
Sunday Dinner ministry as well as any size or gender winter outerwear
(coats, boots, hats, sweaters, gloves, etc) and warm blankets are also needed! Donations can be left in the bins in the narthex cloak room throughout the
winter months. For more information about this worthwhile mission, call Karalee Smith at 973-366-9439.
Dine in or get take out from the Brick 46 and 10% of your
Bill (EXCLUDING ALCHOHOL) will be donated to:
The Appalachia Service Project
November 15, 2014 - April 30, 2015
HERE NOW!
CHECK THE NARTHEX FOR THE GIVING
TREE AND HELP FAMILIES IN NEED!
A Request From Family Promise
Bring this flyer (may be copied), tell them you are
Supporting ASP from Denville community Church
Show your support by dining at The Brick!
Brick Oven Pizza and Restaurant
68 Rout 46 East
Rockaway, NJ
(973) 625-4900
www.Brick46.com
On November 5, 12, 19, and 25, Family
Promise parents are scheduled to participate in a training program called
"Scream-Free Parenting," facilitated by
Certified Parent Coaches at Parent Resources, LLC. Volunteers are needed to
supervise the children while their parents attend training and to deliver dinner to the FP Day Center before each
class begins. Volunteers are welcome
to bring their own children & teens and
to stay and eat with the families.
Please contact Jean Wilcox (973-6279295 or [email protected]) for
more information.
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BRIDGES RUN MINISTRY
During this time of Thanksgiving we have so many things to be grateful for; family, friends, shelter and food.
The people our Bridges ministry serve are not quite as fortunate as we are. Many will not have a place to celebrate or even food to eat. We can change that for a few of them. Friday evening Nov 28th we will be taking a
run into NYC and there are 4 ways you can help:
1. Make a monetary donation to our toiletry kit fund
2. Donate razors, toothbrushes, small toothpastes, and small deodorants;
3. Make lunches; see guidelines in box below - Drop off at church 4 PM 11/28 or call Ted for arrangements
4. Ride along!
Info and signups are at Coffee Hour or contact Ted Dengler, 973-983-8174, [email protected]. NOTE: we
can no longer accept clothing donations except on the DAY of the Run. Please only drop off toiletry items in
Statham Hall.
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WHAT TO PUT IN A BRIDGES LUNCH
Sandwich: preferably made with 100% white, whole wheat or
soft, whole wheat with low sodium deli meat. Please do not put
mayo, mustard, lettuce or tomato on the sandwich. If possible,
include mayo or mustard packets in the bag.
 Fruit: grapes, clementines, bananas, pears or other soft fruit
(many clients have dental issues - no apples please!)
 Dairy Item: mozzarella, cheddar or other cheese stick, 4 or 6
oz yogurt with spoon or 2 squeezable yogurts
 Chewy granola bar (reduced sugar if possible) or Nutrigraintype fruit & cereal bar
 Drink: Water (6 or 8 oz. bottle)
LOOKING AHEAD
The United Methodist
women will host a
Christmas program Saturday Dec 6th from
11:30 – 1:00 PM on
“The 7 Wonders of
Christmas”.
All women and men are invited for this special
program presented by Marion Coates.
The program will take place in the Sanctuary and
will be followed by a luncheon which will be provided by the UMW. If your child is at the Christmas pageant rehearsal, plan on staying for the
event and have the dad pick up the kids!
Please Call Georgia Kearney to let her know you
will be coming! 973-234-5790 .
Confirmation Classes have begun!
If you did not have an opportunity to attend the parent/youth
orientation meeting, and wish to have your 9th or 10th grade
youth enrolled in confirmation, please speak to Janice McCrostie
as soon as possible! November classes will be held at 11 am,
following worship on 11/2, 11/16 and 11/23.
JUNIOR HIGH AND SENIOR HIGH
6:30 PM- 8:30 PM
11/2, 11/16 AND 11/30!!
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NOVEMBER 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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7:00PM
Masterwork Camerata
Please cross-reference the church calendar with bulletin announcements, and group schedules. Sometimes,
there are changes and cancellations without notice. If you have any questions, please call the church office
at 973-627-1041.
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9:30 am Worship
10:45 ASP Meeting
10:45 Handchime Choir
10:45 Adult Bible Study
11:00 Confirmation
9:30 am - Book Club
(Hollstein Home)
6:30 Cub Scouts
7:00 Book Club (Lawler
Home)
8:00 AA
10:00 Quilters
6:30 Cubs Scouts Den
#9
6:30 Brownie Scouts
7PM Bible Study
7:30 Boy Scouts
8:30 AA
7:30 CHURCH
CONFERENCE PLEASE ATTEND!
9:30 AM Handmade
Hugs
7:00 Handmade Hugs
7:00 Small Group
Training
AM - Auction Set Up
9:00 AM - Auction Set
Up
No activities scheduled
the church will be set
up for our annual Auction!
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12
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9:30 am Worship
10:45 Handchime Choir
NO Confirmation
2:00 - 3:30 SILENT
AUCTION!
4:00 - LIVE AUCTION
BEGINS!
6:30 Cub Scouts
7:00 Denville Women
Club
7:30 Trustees
8:00 AA
10:00 Quilters
6:30 Cub Scouts
7PM Bible Study
7 PM Finance Committee
6:30 -Youth Choir
7:00 Adult Choir
7:30 Boy Scouts
8:30 AA
8:00Hand bell Choir
7:00 Toastmasters
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9:30 am Worship 6:30 Cub Scouts
Baptisms
8:00 AA
10:45 Handchime Choir
11:00 Confirmation
10:00 Quilters
6:30 Brownie Scouts
7PM Bible Study
6:30 -Youth Choir
7:00 Adult Choir
7:30 Boy Scouts
8:30 AA
8:00 Hand bell Choir
7:00 Venture Crew
YOUTH GROUP FOOD 1:00 - 4:00 PM Boy
DRIVE, LOCKI-IN AND Scout Troop #17 CARDBOARD CITY
Eagle Ceremony
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9:30 am Worship
10:45 Handchime Choir
10:45 Adult Bible Study
11:00 Confirmation
__________________
9:30 am & 7:30 pm Spirit Filled Book Club
(parsonage)
8:00 AA
10:00 Quilters
7PM Bible Study
6:30 -Youth Choir
7:00 Adult Choir
7:30 Boy Scouts
8:30 AA
8:00Hand bell Choir
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9:30 am Worship
10:45 Handchime Choir
10:45 Adult Bible Study
NO Confirmation
9:30 - 11:00 Girl Scouts
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CHURCH OFFICE
CLOSED FOR
THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY
BRIDGES
RUN INTO
MANHATTAN
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THE HAUNTING OF DCCNS!!
No Haunting here! It is just our students and staff having a blast during the month of October!
During the month of October, students enjoyed educational and fun experiences in all our classrooms!
During a field trip to Sun High Orchards, students learned all about bees, honey, wildlife, pumpkins and gourds and harvesting
apples.
Firefighter Zack taught us all about fire safety and the Humbug Witch visited classes to start off our Halloween celebrations.
Carving pumpkins, making pumpkin prints, spiders, mummies and ghost projects helped all the students and staff to get into the
Halloween spirit. The Halloween celebrations were concluded with Sing-a-longs , parties and parades!
Our 2 year old class enjoying story time on Halloween
Mrs. Channel and Mrs. Viscardo with their 3 year old class!
Mrs.
Fiumara
and Mrs.
Sceurman -our 2’s
teachers!
Mrs. Kline and
our 4 Year Old
Class enjoying
some of the
bounty of
Halloween!
Humbug Witch
looks a little bit
like Mrs. Coan!
And here is
fireman Zack
Coan with Mrs.
Coan and our 4
year old class!
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CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT!
From 10/30 - approximately 11/15 the main front entrance to the church
will be closed Monday-Saturday but open on Sunday for worship service.
This is to accommodate the repair and replacement of some of the flat
roofs. During the week, please use the entrance to the front parking lot
and slowly and carefully proceed over the “hill” to get to the back of the
church.
The garage is progressing!! Here are pictures of the current work.
The Christmas Pageant will
be Sunday, Dec. 7th at 3:00
pm. All children in pre-K
and above are welcome to
be a part of it! I need angels, shepherds, narrators,
stars and kings, among other parts! Older children can
be involved, too. The rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 6:30 during children's choir rehearsal. We
may schedule an extra rehearsal day to be ready in
time, more info to
come! There is a dress rehearsal on Saturday, Dec.
6th from 8:30 am to 10:30
am. Contact Kim Miller to
sign up your child for the
pageant! Her email:
dcc.youthmusicministry@ve
rizon.net or [email protected]
Almost completed! Garage doors are coming this
week - a concrete pad around the front will be
poured and once the CO is received, interior storage
will be created!
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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
1ST
Tim Fisher
Neal Healy
Ellen Pekrol
Madison Somogyi
Ryan Spencer
2nd
Cherilynn Louszko
Judith Marinaro
Robert Scannelli
3rd
Matthew Dixon
Paige Dixon
Richard Boyle
Chris Elliott
4th
Autumn Devlin
Kevin Graney
Dorothy Hamilton
5th
Ed Vanderhoof
6th
Daniel Morgan
7th
Arnold Card
Hope Donaldson
8th
Robert Ackerman
John Gerhardt
Preethi Kumar
Michael Lawrence
Andrew Turse
9th
Joshua Danielson
10th
Robert Izsa
Kim Monka
Sam Wilson
11th
Wendy Brindle
Melissa Erwine
Doug Lynch
Matthew Ricciardi
Michael Vacanti
David Walter
Suzanne Zavaglia
12th
Lauren Attanasio
Patricia Schmidt
Kyle Smith
William VanBuskirk
13th
Ajoke Adetula
Jessica Ellman
Susan Ruiz
Tim Preston
14th
Debbie Scala
Bob Urbanik
Aris Zavras
15th
Lynn Eggert
16th
Lindsay Hesock
Frank Lowry
18th
Steve Bond
Laura Dick
Travis Turse
19th
Debbie Vanderhoof
20th
Zoe Donaldson
Tonia Simon
Madeline Skovronek
21st
Andrew Agliata
Laura Hescock
22nd
Alan Ackerman
Joyce Fay-Tucker
Judith Hernandez
Sierra Kroeter
Lois Seybold
Rebecca Struble
Matthew Turse
23rd
Christine Gabel
Deanna Mederos
Alyssa Meola
Brian Robbins
Marcus Scheffer
24th
Magnhild Andersen
25th
26th
Tim Worts
27th
James Becker
Elsa Hoffman
28th
Jane Gross
Peter Kunzel
Peter Luce
David Morris
Thomas Murray
29th
Jim Nightingale
No date available:
Linda Baty
Laurie Becker
Please join us for a training
session on November 6 at
7:00, in the Sanctuary for
small group leaders with
Beth Caulfield in the
sanctuary.
If you are thinking of starting a small group ministry
now or in the near future,
please come! See John or
Dale Simms with questions.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE WINTER
PERFORMANCE OF:
A CHARLIE BROWN
CHRISTMAS
We apologize if you were not included on
our list. If we have not listed your birthday,
please contact the church office so we can
include you in future editions.
A fun and joyous holiday story
retold by the Christian Drama
School.
Morris Knolls High School
December 13th and 14th
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United Methodist
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Denville, NJ 07834
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