 Katy's Ponderings...
For every perfect storm, there is a perfect rainbow and this week it was the promise of the upended bow that caught our breath. In a magical intersection of technology, politics, and human goodness, thirty-three Chilean miners emerged from the pit of the earth that had claimed them into the arms of their families who had demanded them back.
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NEW MEMBER RECEPTION & DINNER
Tomorrow Night!!! Saturday October 16 5:30pm
Join us on the eve of our New Member Sunday at the Still Speaking Center for an evening of fellowship as we welcome our new friends. New members are our guests, we invite others to share a dish.
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HELP! ITEMS NEEDED
by Church School exploring the Tower of Babel!
- Shoe boxes (any size) ....we need lots of them to be designed/remodeled.
- Blocks i.e., wooden, cardboard (large, medium or small...as in Jenga or other tower building games)....ON LOAN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
- Yertle the Turtle book by Dr. Seuss.....ON LOAN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Please put your name on items and put outside church office by October 24th. Loaned items can be picked up after use. Thank you! |
ADULT EDUCATION THIS WEEK
PARENT GROUP:
9:45am Classroom #21
This Sunday, October 17th, The Parent Group will have an introduction to the Myers-Briggs TypeŽ Indicator (personality assessment). Jane will present an overview of the assessment concepts, but participants will not take a full-blown assessment.
The assessment addresses four main questions:
- Where do you prefer to focus your attention and get your energy?
- How do you take in information?
- How do you prefer to make decisions?
- How to you prefer to deal with the outer world?
We'll get an idea of our own Type as parents and take away tools and resources learn what our children's Types may be. Future discussions will/may focus on the inevitable challenges/benefits of being a family with similar/different preferences and how to meet our own needs and those of our children as well.
Two resources that will be useful to parents include:
Nurture by Nature: How to Raise Happy, Healthy, Responsible ChildrenThrough the Insights of Personality Type by Paul Teiger & Barbara Barron-Tieger AND Motherstyles: using Personality Type to Discover your Strengths by Janet P. Penley.
All parents are welcome whethere they've been to earlier meetings or not. You may contact Jane Miles @ janemiles@att.net or 314-968-6851 with any questions.
OPENING THE BIBLE:
9:45am Classroom #23
Opening the Bible with Amy-Jill Levine -A video series with discussion led by Marty Holland
Topics:
ˇ Folklore Analysis
ˇ Moses and Exodus
ˇ The God of Israel
ˇ Covenant and Law, Part 1& 2
ˇ The "Conquest"
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EXTRAVAGANT INCLUSION
The Governing Body has begun an activity to even further extend EUCC's tradition of Extravagant Inclusion to all church members. We want to provide additional opportunities for connection, fellowship, encouragement, community and relationship building.
We want each person who wants purposeful connection to be provided this opportunity.
How?
- An initial group of approximately ten people will form in November and go through May
- This initial group willl be composed of a wide expanse of people representing our church community
- Volunteers will be actively sought for the initial group
- A host family will coordinate the Extravagant Inclusion activities for their group
- Several different methods/forms for connection will be used: social media, phone, visits, a dinner
The feedback from this initial group will be discussed in June to determine the best way to expand Extravagant Inclusion to the rest of EUCC.
Please let Janet Rundquist (314-307-9709 or jsrkitten@aol.com) know if you'd be interested in participating in this initial group or sign up in the narthex 10/31.
Extravagant Inclusion - Let's leave no one out!
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CROP HUNGER WALKS
October 24th
Have you felt overwhelmed by the earthquake in Haiti, the floods in Pakistan, and the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico? You can help by walking - or sponsoring a walker -- in the Metro St. Louis CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk.
Church World Service <www.churchworldservice.org>, , a relief and development organization representing our own United Church of Christ and another thirty-plus denominations, is active in all of those places - indeed, all over the world. Three-quarters of the money raised will go to CWS; one-quarter will go to food banks here in St. Louis.
The main CROP Walk will step off from the Upper Muny parking lot in Forest Park at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 24. If you would like to walk, stop by the CROP Walk table in the narthex on any Sunday or contact Laurel Hayes <laurel.hayes@sbcglobal.net>.
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EUCC MOMS' GROUP
October 22, 9:30am
Moms' group will meet Friday October 15th from 9:30-11. Our topic will be balancing life, work, and family...or is that all just LIFE? If you need child care please call ahead to Dee Ban 965-1191.
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MEN'S RETREAT
October 22-23
We have been asking men of the church to set aside the weekend of October 22-23 for the men's retreat at Eden Theological Seminary. Here are some of the details. We will meet from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Friday and from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday. Meals will be provided. No preparation for the event is necessary. Look for more information and your invitation soon.
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INSTALLATION AT FIRST CONG'L WEBSTER GROVES
Sunday, October 24, 2010
The St. Louis Association of MMS-UCC and The First Congregation Church of Webster Groves invite you to the Installation Service of Rev. Denoon on Sunday, October 24 at 3:30pm at The First Congregational Church located at 10 West Lockwood Ave. A reception will follow in the Memorial Hall of the church.
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CARE PARTNERS LUNCH AND MEETING
October 24 at noon
Care Partners are partnered with homebound friends in our congregation, those not often able to be with us in worship. These are informal relationships that take a variety of forms, but are invaluable connections. If you have been a Care Partner or might be interested in becoming one, please join us after worship on October 24th. A simple lunch will be provided. Contact Marilyn Stavenger (214.965.7596, mstavenger@aol.com) with questions.
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CHILI, COFFEE, and COMMUNITY
Saturday, November 13th
Our annual fall gathering will combine with our popular Coffee Haus series to offer a toasty evening of music and comfort food. Watch for details coming soon! |
THE JEWISH JESUS
October 18-19
You are invited to attend the 2010 Pfautch Lectures at Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis. This year's lecture focuses on, "The Jewish Jesus: Context for Interfaith Dialogue." The two-day event will take place at the church, 4501 Westminster Place in St. Louis, and features Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt University. "Misunderstanding Judaism Means Misunderstanding Jesus," will take place Monday, October 18 at 7pm; "How and Why Jews and Christians Read Scripture Differently" will take place at 7pm on Tuesday, October 19. The event is also sponsored by Eden and the Central Reform Congregation. The event is free and open to the public, and registration is not required. For more information, visit the church website at www.secondchurch.net or call 314-367-0366
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ADVENT FAIR
December 5th
EUCC's Alternative Advent Fair is coming on December 5! Please join us to shop for gifts for your family and friends from charitable organizations and local artisans.
So far we have jewelry, photography, music, pottery, woodworking, and glass art for the Advent Fair. We have chances to support Eden Seminary, Church World Service, and Heifer International. What's missing? Do you know an artist who creates something you'd like to see at the Advent Fair? Please contact Laura Evans at 314-394-0453 or lk.evans@charter.net . Thanks!
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CHARITABLE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER
Saturday, October 23
Camp Mo-Val Benefit Dinner Party and Auction at St. John's UCC in Chesterfield (15370 Olive Blvd. 63017). Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with delicious main dishes and sides served in several courses (including vegetarian/vegan options!). Dinner is $20; $10 for those aged 5-12. Tables seat 8 people. All funds raised will benefit the annual operating expense of Camp Mo-Val. Silent Auction will run from 5-7:30 p.m., wine tasting 5-7 p.m., dinner 6 -7 p.m., and oral auction starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, or to reserve a table, contact Rev. Carleton and Marilyn Norton at carletonnorton@aol.com or 636-797-5643, mailing address 145 Cottonblossom, Hillsboro, MO 63050. Registration deadline is Oct. 15. Please make all checks payable to MMSUCC.Thursday, November. 4
Casa Gallardo benefit for Nurses for Newborns For meals purchased with a special coupon at any of the St. Louis area Casa Gallardo restaurants, 25% of the total food sale will be donated to Nurses for Newborns. You can get the special coupon at www.nfnf.org under the "Events" tab. A Special Need at Shannondale Jeff Fulk, the minister and manager of Shannondale Community Center, a rural and outdoor ministry of our Missouri Mid-South Conference of the UCC, lives with his family in a Conference-owned house onsite. His wife Laurie has been ill on and off for a while, prompting a home inspection which showed very clearly that the house has a terrible mold problem. Their home urgently needs attention. Work estimates range near $4,000. If you wish to make a contribution, you can donate online at www.missourimidsouth.org, or send a check to the Missouri Mid-South Conference, 411 East Lockwood Ave., 63119, with "Shannondale House" in the memo line. |
EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER
January 23, 2011
Webster-Rock Hill Ministries is planning an Empty Bowls fundraiser for January 23, 2011 (tentative) and needs the help of supporting churches and their members even in the planning stages.
Empty Bowls have successfully raised money and awareness for social service agencies across the country by offering a simple soup/bread supper for guests but allowing them to take home with them handmade "soup" bowls. Music and craft demonstrations make it a party.
We know that there are artisans and crafty people out there who make beautiful bowls out of clay, metal, glass, gourds, wood, fiber, and other media, but we don't know who they are. If you or someone you know would be able to donate one or more bowls please tell us. Perhaps there are groups, of all ages, who might get together and do this. The bowls should be roughly 5"-6" wide, can be decorative and/or functional, and need not be perfect!
In addition to bowls we are seeking sources of soups and breads, musicians/entertainers, and raw materials for bowls such as clay, glazes, and facilities for firing clay.
With the collective input from all of the supporting congregations and their members Empty Bowls can provide much-needed funds for Webster-Rock Hill Ministries, as well as some much-needed fun for all of us in the middle of winter.
Please contact Marilyn Claggett (moann11@aol.com, 968-1653) or Kathy Chamberlin (kathy.chamberlin@yahoo.com, 477-3596) with your ideas and suggestions.
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Governing Body Leaders
Janet Rundquist, President
Mickey Clarke, Secretariat
Ken Ulmer, Financial Team Leader
Lil Lau, Facilities Team Leader
Paul Mack, People Team Leader
Patty Pelikan and Kelly Archer, Community Team Leaders
Lori Winter and Treasure Williams, Servant Team Leaders
Ruth Panhorst, Learning Team Leader
Roni Branding, Worship Team Leader
Erin Schroeder, Youth Representative |
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Sue Schindel's Office Hours
Please note:
Beginning next week Sue's office will be adjusted. Her new office house will be:
Tuesdays-Thursdays 9:00am-5:00pm
Fridays 9:00am-3:00pm
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Friends in Prayer
Judy and Gary Walters
(as Judy enters Hospice Care)
2836 Raritan
St. Louis, MO 63119
Paul Wehling
17797 E. Dorado Dr.
Centennial, CO 80015
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Sunday Volunteers
LITURGISTS
David Miers (8:30am)
Bob Karr(11:00am)
SHEPHERDS
Melinda Love
USHERS
Teri Hillen
Gigi and Bob Hill Linda Kolley Jan Ittner
COFFEE HOUR HOST
Jenny Davis
Debbie Beezley MONEY COUNTERS
Bob and Gigi Hill
CRIB ROOM ASSISTANT
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
BIRTHDAYS
10/2 Don Hubatka
10/2 Margie West
12/2 Liz White
10/4 Bob Karr
10/8 Bob Pahmeier
10/8 John Panhorst
10/9 Marty Holland
10/9 Alan Beckman
10/9 Frances Surmon
10/9 Asher Woodward
10/17 Karen Droege
10/17 Peggy Thater
10/17 Terri Brauer
10/17 David Bruns
10/19 Trudy Guinther
10/19 Carolyn Hattori
10/19 Lydia Smith
10/19 Casey Thater
10/21 Fran White
10/22 Christine Aldrich
10/25 Janet Rundquist
10/29 Vickie Miller
10/29 Cindy Bruns
10/20 Marie Bardelmeier
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October Special Offering
NEIGHBORS IN NEED
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministries. Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts and direct service projects.
To make a donation to NIN, use the envelopes provided in today's bulletin (also located on the table in the narthex) or note NIN in the memo of your check.
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Daily Devotionals
Want a daily centering thought? The United Church of Christ offers a great daily devotional via email subscription. |
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