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Immanuel News
IMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
221 Church Street, Ferguson, Missouri
63135
Ph: 314-521-7324 ~ Fax: 314-522-3701
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.immanueluccferguson.com
Volume LXX
SEPTEMBER 2014
Number 9
Staff:
Rev. Karen Knodt
Interim Senior Pastor
Linda Stoecklin
Parish Nurse
Carolyn Rock
Minister of Music
Sarah Klasing
Director of Christian Ed.
Jennifer Jansen
Financial Manager
Come meet and hear
son of Immanuel
Mark Behle
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014
See Page 27 for more info
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Debbie Bahr
Property Manager
Linda Zappe
Church Secretary
Office Hours:
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Monday - Friday
From our Interim Pastor
Memorials and honorariums
Karen Knodt
Dear Immanuel congregation and friends,
In divinity school, it was common to refer to a pastor as
having 3 different roles: pastor, priest, and prophet. The
pastor role cares for members’ spiritual needs. The priest
role leads worship and celebrates the sacraments. The
prophet role speaks God’s truth to the present day. Of those
three roles, we’re most familiar with the first two – pastor and
priest. Since the 1980s preaching has been mostly pastoral
and educational. In the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s some
American pulpits and pastors claimed the prophetic role. The
recent events in Ferguson remind me of a lesson that’s a part
of interim ministry – how congregations and pastors negotiate
the pastor’s role as prophet. A common misconception is
that what a prophet does is predict the future. Old Testament
prophets didn’t do that. They spoke God’s truth to the
present. That’s fine when God’s truth is about how good
things are. Do you remember times, in meetings or from the
pulpit, when Immanuel’s pastors have said things about the
church or the world that made you uncomfortable, or with
which you disagreed? How did you react?
I hope you’ve had a good enough relationship with your
pastors to have honest and respectful conversation when you
disagree. As pastors, it’s our responsibility to speak God’s
truth honestly and respectful – not out of anger or for our own
gain. It’s important for us to create opportunities for
members to express their views honestly and respectfully,
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In Memory of Rev. Sheryl S. Cross
To the Sheryl Cross Cancer Research Fund
Mr. Mrs. Gene Jackson
Kent & Debbie Thies
Roger & Susan Ressler
Steve & Jan Fettig
Jean Vortmeier
Melinda Schuster
Wilbur & Julie Gusewelle
Marilyn Breitling
Leonard & Lorraine Jaeger
Elizabeth Yoon & Lys Buck
Marilyn Prater
Howdershell Animal Clinic
Carolyn Rock
Dan Cross
Dwain Bollinger
Gary & Sandy Smith
Frank & Carolyn Lipski
Virginia & Russ Viehmann
Jennifer Hack
Barbara Wehling
Norman & Alice Krueger
Henry & Suzanne Lentz
To Every Child’s Hope ECH Operating Fund
Glenn & Shirley Cordes
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Memorials and honorariums
In Memory of Rev. Sheryl S. Cross
To the Sheryl Cross Cancer Research Fund
Kolene Thies
Marsha M. Medley
Eileen Lischer
Cyndi & Stuart James
Don Flesch
Mr. & Mrs. Franz Hildebrecht
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Neil & Kathleen Noelker
Harry & Mildred Johnson III
Don & Diana Mulick
Karen Nothdurft
Mike & Belinda Lanfer
John & Sue Oelzen
Mark & Lori Kruckeberg
Kerry Stonis Ott
Joetta Vortmeier
Ken & Sheryl Hencke
Ken & Nancy Vortmeier
Robert & Ruth Klenke
Russ & Virginia Viehmann
John Horseman (JM Horseman Group)
George & Barb Krewson
Cathy Thies
Herb & Sally Duncan
Audrey Turner
Judith Thompson
Keith & Lynn Wogtech
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and work toward consensus, or agree to disagree – “In
essentials unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things,
charity” (St. Augustine). But it’s hard to talk about tough
subjects, compromise, or agree to disagree – with one
another or the pastor. What a teachable moment we have.
In the weeks to come, as we begin our Bible study about
sexuality, and as we listen for what God calls us to do and
be here in Ferguson; there will be times when I and others
feel called to take that seldom used role of prophet, and say
tough things, we believe, on God’s behalf. May we treat one
another with respect, and be willing to learn, to imagine what
it might be like to live in someone else’s skin, and to listen.
Part of the covenant you have with your pastor, and that we
have with one another, is a respect for what each one of us
feels God is calling us to do and be. In the months to come,
may we listen for God’s voice so that we are faithful to the
Christ who showed us what it looks like to live prophetically,
and the Spirit who gives us the courage.
Peace be with us,
Pastor Karen
September 8 & 15 Bible Study
“Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution”
Join us for this 2 part DVD series,
Mondays at 7 p.m. in Room 202
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Church Council Minutes
The Church Council met August 11, 2014.
Income for July was $29,611.98, which is 28% under budgeted
amount (July 2013 income was 25% under budgeted amount).
YTD expenses for January - July were at 52% of budgeted amount
(should be 55-60% of budgeted amount) so we are under budget for expenses.
July attendance averaged 172/week (4 Sundays) (July 2014 averaged 206 week which included the 125th anniversary service and
celebration).
Letters of concern from members regarding a recent Council
decision were read.
A suggestion from a member was shared regarding getting back to
having the senior pastor teach 2nd year confirmation using the
Bible and catechism, and getting rid of Questioning Sunday.
Sealing and striping of parking lots was completed as was the roof
repair over the choir loft.
Names of potential Nominating Committee members were put forth.
A training in the use of AV equipment at church will be held.
A team has been gathered to review church bylaws and offer ideas
for updates.
The following scholarships were recently awarded:
Glenn Fox Scholarship – 14 scholarships at $800/each
Brauch Scholarship – 1 scholarship at $2,000
Mary Thompson Scholarship – 3 scholarships at $700/each
Brothers in Christ Scholarship – 2 scholarships at $1,000/
each.
The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9,
2014 at 7pm.
All Immanuel members are welcome to attend Council meetings. There
were 11 members in attendance at the August meeting; Council appreciates members taking time to attend meetings and voice concerns. Meetings are held year-round on the 2nd Tuesday of each
month beginning at 7pm in Room 202 in the Educational Building.
Please check the weekly bulletin and/or the monthly Newsletter or
eNewsletter to confirm date, time, and location. Council looks forward to having you attend a meeting and learn more about the business of our church!
Respectfully Submitted,
Krescene Beck, Church Council Secretary
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Memorials and Honorariums
In Memory of Rev. Sheryl S. Cross
To the Parish Nurse Fund
Charlene Trachte
Lee & Joan Crawford
Joanne Schneider & Krescene Beck Family
Jeannette Monnig
Bill & Gerry Becker
Bill & Debbie Reape
Charlie & Cathy Miller
Robert & Carolyn Crowe
Steven & Joyce Towner
Ed & Jan Viehmann
Marian Pohlmann
Susan M. Deuser
Carol Pohl
Ida & Noel Cookson
In Honor of John & Sue Oelzen’s 40th Anniversary
To Immanuel General Fund
Kermine Thies
To the
Congregation
Dear Valued 2014 Workday Volunteers,
This is a delayed thank you to all our volunteers that worked so
hard to get Camp MoVal ready for our busy summer season. All
the painting, power washing, debris removing, garden creating,
pool cleaning, building demolishing, wood clearing, brush burning,
trail clearing, firewood splitting, etc. really helped create a
wonderful environment to serve the hundreds of campers that attended this year’s summer camp. The sacrifice of your time and
use of your talents is greatly appreciated. We are so fortunate to
have so many people that care. Thank you Immanuel!!
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Sincerely, Camp MoVal Staff
To The
Congregation
Greetings,
We worship you, God and give you praises for supplying for our
every need and more, Father. I love the way you use your children
to fill our wants and desires of our hearts. The way you work and
your timing is awesome and mind blowing. The song from my youth
“You can’t beat God’s giving” is so true. Thank you Immanuel, one
of our Lord’s tools which help to bless some of his children. May
your walk with our Savior continue to bless you. Please continue to
pray that we remain both efficient and effective in his service.
In God’s service,
Johnniest B. Henry
Walter V. Fraction, Jr.
Dear Church Family,
I just wanted to say thank you for sending me to camp. I made a lot
of new friends and had a TON of fun. I think it is just so generous of
you guys to send me to camp, so Thank You!
Sincerely,
Emily Burke
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for helping me to to Camp MoVal for my 3rd year. I really
enjoyed my time there because MoVal is one large family while you
are at camp and everyone accepts one another.
Tim Joachims
Search Committee
Due to the recent events occurring in the City of Ferguson,
our most recent Search Committee meeting had to be
postponed. It has not yet been rescheduled.
The good new is that Melissa Kurtz has made great progress
on the color church profile and has emailed the team with a
nearly complete copy to review. This will allow the committee
to continue making progress while the city restores a sense
of calm.
A topic that our team is already discussing is how the
shooting of Michael Brown and the community's outrage will
affect Immanuel's story. We will very likely change the profile
to touch on the subject, even though events are still playing
out.
We have invited Rev. Allen Fluent to join us at an upcoming
meeting. He will bring some sample candidate profiles to
review with the team. We are also looking forward to hearing
his comments about how the events in Ferguson may
influence work going on in the wider conference.
Respectfully yours,
Charles Wolfersberger
Search Committee Chair
Dear Immanuel,
Thank you so much for sending me to camp this year. I really made
some great friends. Than you so much!
Jennifer Joachims
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Music Ministry
To the
MUSICIANS – CURRENT, PAST AND
FUTURE – THAT INCLUDES ONE AND ALL!
I know the above “headline” is the same as it was last month,
BUT, the invitation is still the same. We have “open enrollment”
and we have a robe reserved for you.
The Sanctuary Choir - Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7:30
p.m. We meet in the Reception Room, (downstairs from the
sanctuary). There is also a Women’s and Men’s Chorus for you to
consider. These groups only meet for 3 or 4 weeks and then sing
in worship. Therefore, it is a much shorter commitment of time.
The Women’s Chorus will begin on Thursday, September 4 from
7:00 to 7:30 p.m. They will sing for worship on Sunday,
September 28. Please come join us.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SINGERS – Come on kids! Ask mom and
dad to bring you to church at 9:30 on Sunday mornings so you
can participate in the Sunday School Singers. If you are in grades
1st through 6th or have finished kindergarten, you are invited to be
a part of our fun choir. We meet in the Music Room of the
Educational Building and sing for “big” church once a month. The
first rehearsal is Sunday, September 14.
CRESCENDO RINGERS – The handbell choir will also begin
rehearsals this month beginning Wednesday, September 3 at
7:00 p.m. If you are interested in learning to play handbells or
choir chimes, please let me know. I would really like to build a
“training” group of ringers. Middle school, high school and adults
are invited to give handbell ringing a try. A rehearsal time,
convenient for all will be decided by participants. Come give it a
try!
JOIN OUR MUSIC MINISTRY! ALL ARE WELCOME!
Read the schedule in the following “box” for all music happenings.
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Congregation
Dear Friends,
Your generous donation to the Church World Service Blankets+
program tells people in crisis, “you’re not alone. Someone cares.”
We are deeply grateful for your support. On behalf of all the
people who feel more hopeful and less alone because of your
generosity, we thank you.
Sincerely,
Rev. John L. McCullough
President & CEO of Church World Service
Dear Immanuel Friends and Members,
Thank you so much for your kind phone calls, get well cards,
prayers from the Prayer Circle and thoughts during my July
recuperation from vascular surgery. It is always so heartwarming
to know I have God’s blessings and such good friends at
Immanuel to get me through the many challenges I seem to face.
In Christian Love,
Maureen Hatch
To Immanuel Church Family,
Thank you for helping send us to Camp MoVal. We had a really
good time and good fellowship.
The Carroll Kids,
Peyton, Taylor, Madison, Cooper and Mason
(grandmother Dody Carroll)
Dear Immanuel family,
A heartfelt thank you to our church family and friends for all the
concern and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ron & Merry Geisler
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2014 Every Child’s Hope
Food Basket Collection
Tear this out for early shoppers
2 cans
1 box
1 large can
1 bottle
1 box
2 cans
1 box
2 cans
2 cans
2 Packages
2 cans
2 boxes
_ 2 boxes
2 boxes
2 boxes
1 box
1 box
1 bottle
1 jar each
2 boxes
1 box
2 cans
1 box
1 can
2 cans
2 boxes
2 cans
1 large can
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1 box
Purchased
Yes or No
________________________________________________________________________
Beef Stew
Cereal
Chicken
Chocolate Syrup
Cookies/Cupcakes
Corn
Crackers
Evaporated Milk
Fruit
Gravy
Green Beans
Instant Potatoes
Jello
Juice Boxes
Macaroni & Cheese
Muffin Mix
Pancake Mix
Pancake Syrup
Peanut Butter/Jelly
Pudding
Rice
Soup
Spaghetti
Spaghetti Sauce
Spaghettios
Stuffing
Sweet Potatoes
Tuna
Tuna Helper
Quantity
_________________________________________________________________________
Food Item
September dates to remember –
mark your calendars:
September Rehearsal Schedule
Women’s Chorus, Thursdays, 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Reception Room
Sanctuary Choir, Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Reception Room
Sunday School Singers – Sundays - 9:30 a.m.
Music Room, Educational Building
Crescendo Ringers, Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Music Room, Educational Building
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Linda Stoecklin
This month I am going to place an article written by Dr. Rachel
Morel, DO on Acute Stress Disorder. I encourage you to attend this
event at Immanuel if you, a family member, or someone you know
may be suffering from the symptoms listed below.
After a traumatic event like the crisis in Ferguson, some people
become fearful and overwhelmed with emotion. It happens to
between 5-20% of those who witness or are affected by a crisis.
This can become Acute Stress Disorder and has the following signs
and symptoms:
A feeling of numbness. A feeling of “being in a daze.”
Feelings that things are not real.
Feeling like you are outside of your body.
Not being able to remember the events that happened.
Reliving the trauma with or without a trigger.
Avoiding things that remind you of the events.
Trouble sleeping, easily irritated, nervousness, poor
Concentration.
All of these symptoms can then cause you to not be able to do
things you used to be able to do like going to work or taking care of
your kids. These can happen between 2 days and a month after the
crisis. If you have any of these symptoms, please come to the Mental Health Fair at Immanuel UCC at 221 Church Street in Ferguson.
It is on Saturday, September 6th from 10-2. There will be screenings
for these types of symptoms as well as for others. You will then be
given resources to help you get back to doing what you need to do.
At least 90% of people fully recover as long as they seek help. You
are not alone because there are others around you who are having
the same issues. Please don’t wait - come and get the resources
you need.
Dr. Rachel Morel, D.O Psychiatrist and native Fergusonian
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Peace and Love, Linda
Things went very well at Room at the Inn in July. We had five
guests, two single women and a mother with two children
(ages 5 and 10). Krescene and Hannah Beck were our
innkeepers. Hannah did crafts with the 5-year-old little girl all
evening. On Friday morning when our guests were getting
ready to return to the Room at the Inn day site, the little girl
hugged Hannah tightly. Hannah had made a difference in
her life even if it was just for one night.
One of the women had just come into the Room at the Inn
program that day. Immanuel was the first church where she
spent the night. She kept commenting how nice everything
was. She liked sitting at the table in the Fireside room and
having a family-style meal. When she heard that Immanuel
had showers, she was so happy, but she asked timidly, “is
there a time limit?” She wanted to make sure she followed
the rules.
We will host Room at the Inn again on October 30th. We’ll
celebrate Halloween that evening. There will be more
information about the meal in the October newsletter.
Thanks to everyone who support this important ministry!
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Women’s Fellowship
Bible Study, Luncheon
& Program
FREE Screenings
Thursday, September 4
Our Program is “Chocolate” - Betsey Alexander from the
Mo. Botanical Garden will be telling us about chocolate. Did
you know chocolate is made from dried, fermented, roasted,
ground seeds of the “Theobroma cacao” tree? Come join us on
Sept. 7th, to learn more about chocolate and enjoy
our annual baked potato bar lunch.
Please bring some empty baskets, and new or gently
used items for making baskets for the card party.
for the Community:
Diabetes, PTSD,
Depression and
Anxiety
Speaker:
Dr. Morel, DO of
Psychiatry on Acute
-Stress Disorder
and Suicide.
Mark Your Calendars!
Card/Game Party & Luncheon
Thursday, October 9th
FREE Food and
Refreshments
Doors Open at 10:00 a.m. - Noon Luncheon - Party at 1 p.m.
FUN!
$10 Donation - Call 314-522-3718 or
Church Office 314-521-7324
FUN
!
RAFFLE FOR: Handmade Quilt, Afghan, Miniature Scene,
Painting, Flower Arrangement, hand crafted Wood Shelf
& More
Questions please
Contact
Rebecca Poindexter
314-653-5642
Mental Health Wellness
Fair
Prevalence of Acute Stress Disorder
is between 5-20% after a traumatic
event.
90% of people respond to treatment
and fully recover.
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
Where:
Immanuel United Church of
Christ
221 Church St.
Ferguson, MO 63135
Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Raffle Tickets: $1.00 or 6 for $5.00
No RSVP needed.
Table Prizes and Attendance Prizes
Women’s Fellowship Executive Meeting
Thursday, September32
18, 9:30 a.m. Room 202
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News From our Director of
Christian Education,
Sarah Klasing
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“Fill in the Blank” questions were, hands down, my favorite
questions I had to grade when I was teaching elementary school.
The answer key gave one correct answer, but there would
almost always be a paper turned in with another answer that
made me stop and think. The answer was different, but it was
still accurate and true. I would give the student credit, and
sometimes get the chance to ask them how they thought of their
answer. My conversations always left me smiling at the many
ways people think and how we perceive the world around us.
This summer, Immanuel used a VBS curriculum for our Sunday
School programming. It guided us as we explored ways to
“Imagine and Build with God”. Our scriptures, stories, crafts,
games and prayers followed the themes of “Imagine with God”,
“Build with God”, “Grow with God”, “Work with God” and “Walk
with God”.
During one of our last chapel times together, we were going to
review all of the wonderful ways we learned that we can build
our relationship with God. So we started with
____________________________ with God!
(Fill in the blank)
Well Imagine, Build, Grow, Work and Walk were all
remembered, but the joy came when we added Play, Love,
Celebrate, Forgive, Put together a puzzle, Go to school, Pray,
Sing, Make friends, Share, and Pick flowers to our list!
________________________________ with God!
How would you “fill in the blank”?
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Long Meadow Ranch “Wish List:
Bleach, paper towels, white exterior paint for metal, paint mitts and
paint brushes, over the fence feeders, heat bulbs, heat lamps,
2-way radios, batteries (all sizes), Rechargeable batteries &
chargers, large Kong toys, hose spray nozzles, plastic kids
swimming pools, breakaway halters, cotton lead ropes, riding
helmets, hi-lighter pens, zip ties, jolly balls, Ziploc gallon and quart
bags, copy paper (white, green, blue, yellow), duct tape, Saran
wrap, wire cutters, air freshener.
Donations to Giddy Up & Go (surgery fund), donation boxes (pays
for feed for animals), gift certificates to feed stores, donations to
fence fund, mini horse sized cart & harness, mini horse halters,
horse hair detangler, XL portable Vari-kennels (for goats and
potbellied pigs), plastic sandboxes or kiddie pools to fill with water
to keep the pigs cool in summer, medical supplies (vet wrap,
brown gauze 4”, Gauze pads 4x4 cotton, manure forks, stall
bedding, Dump bed trailer, western saddles, hot walker.
First Presbyterian
Hosts Trivia Night
For the Homeless.
TRIVIA NIGHT 2014
7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, September 27 at
First Presbyterian Church, 401 Darst, Ferguson, MO
Teams of 8 people will be competing against each other.
Each table costs $120 or $15 per person, with snacks
& soft drinks provided.
If you would like to reserve a table or make a basket donation,
Please contact Karen Schriefer - 314-522-6842 or at
[email protected] or Jamie McDonald - 314-839-1204, or
[email protected]
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Adventure Seekers Activities
2014 Calendar
Sept. 18 - Long Meadow Rescue Ranch:
The Wish List for the Ranch is
on the next page, so we can help
them out as we have done in the past.
Meet at Church parking lot at 9:30, and leave at 9:45. Lunch
at the Junie Moon Café (on your own). Tour cost: $6.00 per
person.
Oct. - The Voices of Valhalla
Board of Christian Education Minutes
The Board of Christian Education met on Tuesday, August 5th, and
discussed the following:
TREASURER’S REPORT: The Board of Christian Ed did not meet as
a whole in July, but a few members met to put together a 2015 budget
proposal. The Board agreed on the 2015 budget proposal and it will
be submitted to Church Council. At the August meeting, a revised
report of May spending, and the spending for the months of June and
July were approved. A $10 fee keeps showing up on the bank
statements, but the bank later removes it. The Board received a
disbursement in June to pay for July expenses.
SUNDAY SCHOOL COORDINATOR’S REPORT: Average July
attendance was 26 students, 10 teachers.
Nov. - Holocaust Museum
Dec. - Holiday Brass Concert
Jan. 2015 - Planning meeting
Come join us for the 2014 adventures!!!
More details to come on some of the trips, so watch the
newsletters and the weekly bulletins.
COFFEE, TEA & CHOCOLATES!
Fair Trade coffee sales will be available on the
3rd Sunday of each month.
Proud Mama Coffee (caffeine & decaf) & more chocolates:
Dark Chocolate with Raspberry, Dark Chocolate Caramel
Crunch or Mint Chocolate. All are sold in the Reception Room
and the Narthex.
These sales support small coffee farmers in various countries.
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ADULT EDUCATION: MONDAY Night Bible Study is watching a DVD
series with discussion. Nurse Linda Stoecklin is hosting “Your Whole
Life,” where diet, devotion, and discipline is discussed. Adult Sunday
School will begin in September.
YOUTH: A letter was received from the new Associate Pastor at St.
Peters UCC about wanting to brainstorm and possibly joining our
youth groups together for activities. Keep an eye on the church
bulletin for future youth activities.
Feelings were expressed again that youth and adult integration is
needed.
RALLY DAY: Sunday, August 24th. Fall/School Year Sunday School
classes start. Fourth grade children will get Bibles. Confirmation
classes begin.
All Immanuel members are invited to attend Board of CE meetings
held every 1st Tuesday of the month, in the library of the Educational
building.
Respectfully Submitted,
Laura K. Payer, BCE Secretary
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E-Team (Evangelism) In Action!
As we care for all God’s creatures
The E-Team invites you to a community
“Pet Blessing”
Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Knitting season is not far off. We, of the Prayer
Shawl Ministry need yarn to knit the shawls.
Lion Brand Homespun is the type of yarn
needed, donations will be appreciated.
Prayer Shawls can be crocheted, also.
Meeting: Thursday, September 25th at 10:00 - Room 202
On the Educational Building Parking Lot
If interested call Eleanor Hoefle, 314-869-6534.
Come enjoy hot dogs & chips, fun, live music,
and fellowship.
Lectionary
Please have your pet on a leash or in a cage.
If your pet is aggressive, please bring a picture in
place of your pet.
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.
An ice cream truck will be available for the
purchase of ice cream treats.
September 7, 2014, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 12:1-14
Ezekiel 33:7-11
Romans 13:8-14
September 14, 2014, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 14:19-31
Genesis 50:15-21
Romans 14-1-12
September 21, 2014, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 16:2-15
Psalm 145:1-8
Matthew 20:1-16
Don’t miss our
E-Team’s Potluck Dinner to be held
Sunday, November 16 at 11:30 a.m. in
Fellowship Hall
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September 28, 2014, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 17:1-7
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Matthew 21:23-32
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Dwain & Rose Bollinger
Webster Groves Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
and Westborough Country Club present:
First Annual Charity Golf Outing
For
Room at The Inn
www. RoomSTL.org/events
Barb Krewson
Jean Monica
Registration 10 a.m. - Lunch 11 a.m. - Shotgun start 12 p.m.
10:00 am
Linda Stoecklin & Teddy Branom
Leslie Jones
Sept 28 - 8:30 am
Bonnie & Bud Heenan
Darrell & Cindy Thies
Barb & Nick Thompson
Betty Marino
10:00 am
Sue & Melinda Schuster Bud & Bonnie Heenan
Beverly Dow
Carol Shinn & Sandra Morello
Debbie & Bill Reape
Jeff Remmert
10:00 am
Bill & Darlene Kinderman
Christine Struble
Beverly Griffin
Sept 14 - 8:30 am
Phyllis Martinez
10:00 am
Cassie Weber
Noel & Ida Cookson
Scott & Karin Oelzen
Russ Viehmann
Sept 7 - 8:30 am
Barb Bloomfield
Sanctuary Greeters
Front Door Greeters
Lay Readers
SUNDAYS
Sept 21 - 8:30 am
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Monday, October 6, 2014
The cost is $150 per golfer or $600 per foursome. For more
information call Colleen Price at 314-209-9181, via email: at
[email protected] or at our website listed above.
You’re going to be in pictures!
Oct. 8 – 11 and 22 – 25
2 – 9 pm weekdays
10 am – 5 pm Saturdays
LifeTouch Studios will be at Immanuel to
photograph members and friends for a new church
photo directory.
Beginning Sept. 7 you’ll be able to make an
appointment at church or online.
Stay tuned for more information……
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CHURCH WOMEN UNITED AND SECOND MILE GIVING
Church Women United has again taken on the challenge of making
kits for Church World Service and the Festival of Sharing. This is not
in place of Immanuel’s Festival of Sharing collection. This is an
opportunity to go the second mile and fill kits for the North County Unit
of Church Women United to which Immanuel belongs.
The North County Unit has pledged to fill 3 Family Food Packs, 12
School Kits and 55 Prison Packs. The Food Packs and Prison Packs
are distributed in Missouri. Contents of each kit are listed below.
SCHOOL KITS: 1 pair metal blunt child’s scissors (round tip); 1 box of
24 crayons (Crayola Brand Does not melt in transit); one 12” ruler;
6 new pencils with erasers, hand-held pencil sharpener; large eraser;
3-70 page spiral notebooks or notebooks containing a total of 200-210
sheets (no loose leaf or filler paper). Place items in a cloth bag with
cloth handles 12”x14” or 14”x 17”. (please no reusable shopping bags
or backpacks.) NANCY REMMERT HAS COTTON BAGS
AVAILABLE FOR THESE KITS $3.00 EACH.
FAMILY FOOD PACKS: 3 cans assorted vegetables, 2 cans assorted
fruit, 3 cans tuna, 1 can pasta sauce, 1 pound pasta, 1 jar peanut
butter, 1 can Spam, 3 packages macaroni & cheese. Place in sturdy
box or book carton tape and label “Family Food Pack.”
WOMEN’S PRISON PACK: 1 shampoo (12-16 oz. size, alcohol-free
only, must be transparent) acceptable brands: Suave, Equate Herbal,
Personal Care Herbal, Alberto VO5, Style.
1 Tube toothpaste (6-6.4 oz size, alcohol-free only), acceptable
brands: Ultrabright, Colgate, Crest, Aquafresh, Gleem.
1 Deodorant (2-3 oz. size, alcohol-free only, no roll-ons, no men’s
brands; acceptable brands: Mitchum for Women, Almay clear Gel,
Soft & Dri, Crystal Stick.
1 emery board, 1 eyebrow pencil. Toothbrushes are not allowed as
part of these kits. Place the items in a 1 gallon plastic bag and punch a
hole in the upper right corner so it cannot be sealed tightly.
Mark Behle
Sunday, September 14 - 11:30 a.m.
In the Reception Room
Mark grew up at Immanuel and has been a
missionary with Global Ministries for the past 29 years. He
will speak about his work, life in Lesotho and the Lesotho
Evangelical Church.
His current assignment involves working with the LECSA’s
Planning Commission which is tasked with overall church
planning, developing a strategic plan and church restructuring, amount other issues. He also works on various projects
of the church such as the construction of new classrooms
for one of the church's primary schools.
Sandwiches, desserts and drinks will be provided; bring a
side dish to share! We will have childcare for ages 2 and
under. So that we know how many to expect, please let us
know who’s coming by Friday, Sept. 12, 2014.
------------------------------------------Tear this out and return to the church office or place in the
offering plate by Sept. 12th.
Name __________________________________________
The Women’s Prison Packs are the most crucial. Over 3,000 are
needed each year. The School Kits are one of the most requested
items. Please consider this when you decide which kits to fill.
Number attending __________________
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE EFFORT OF CHURCH
WOMEN UNITED IN NORTH COUNTY.
I will need childcare for __________ child/children
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The 14th Annual
GOLF CLASSIC
BENEFITTING
ech every child’s hope
Monday, September 22, 2014
Old Hickory Golf Club
St. Peter’s MO 63376 - 314-427-3755
Please register on our website at:
www.everychildshope.org
or make checks to: ECH 8240 St. Charles Rock Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63114
Registration & entry fee deadline is Sept. 16, 2014
Immanuel’s 2014
Golf Tournament
Our Tournament will not be held this year.
We look forward to seeing you in 2015 at Berry Hills
Golf Course.
Bon Appetit “Meet in the Homes” Group
The Bon Appetit “Meet in the Homes” Group
Our get-togethers for the remainder of 2014 are listed
below. You may invite any who are interested in sharing a
pot-luck meal and lively conversation to join us. Our
purpose is merely to get to know one another in the church.
You are welcome to attend any meeting; joining the group
is optional. Our meetings are listed below. Please call
Shirley Joellenbeck at 314-741-2676 or email her at:
[email protected] if you wish to attend.
September 14 - Noon at Larry and Sandy Priem’s
home in Florissant
October 12 - Noon at Al and Shirley
Joellenbeck’s in Florissant
December 5 - 6:30 p.m. at George and Paula
Hildebrand’s in St. Charles
Bon Appetit Restaurant Group
Bon Appetit Restaurant Group
Come join us Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at the
Ferguson Brewhouse. Come one, come all for great
friendship and great food.
If you need a ride, please let me know.
All those interested in joining us, please email me
as soon as possible at: [email protected] or call me
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314-494-3561, if you don’t have internet service.
- Jerry Hupe
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BUDGET COMPARISON FOR JULY 2014 Continued
MTD
To generate financial and material aid responses for hunger,
poverty and crisis;
To meet and challenge injustice through advocacy and systemic
change;
To promote awareness of hunger and justice issues, local and
international outreach opportunities and stewardship
responsibilities; and
% of Bgt
14,072.94
24,125.00
58
St. Louis Association
1,031.25
7,218.75
12,375.00
58
50.00
50.00
8,000.00
1
0.00
50.00
11,000.00
0
0.00
50.00
11,000.00
0
St. John Community Services
0.00
50.00
650.00
8
CUE Seminary Support
0.00
0.00
1,000.00
0
Room at the Inn Exp.
50.00
50.00
200.00
25
Habitat for Humanity Exp.
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
Care & Counseling
0.00
0.00
600.00
0
Lydia's House
0.00
0.00
4,000.00
0
TBD Local Charity
0.00
0.00
5,000.00
0
$3,141.67
$21,541.69
$77,950.00
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$36,855.85
$295,469.88
$573,055.00
52
Total Benevolences
Total Expense
RECAP OF GENERAL FUNDS RECEIPTS FOR JULY 2014
Current Activity
To encourage and enable hands-on experience with mission
projects.
The kits selected for this year by the Mission Outreach
Committee are:
Paper Products Pack for Missouri Families:
3 packages toilet tissue (4 double rolls per pack)
2 rolls paper towels (good quality)
2 boxes facial tissue (large rectangular boxes)
Place all items in a tall-sized kitchen trash bags.
(Continued on next page)
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Budget
2,010.42
UC Neighborhood Houses
Exp.
Every Child's Hope "ECH"
Exp.
Emmaus Homes-Operations
It’s time for the Festival of Sharing! This year’s theme is
Breaking the Chains of Hunger and Poverty. Now in its 32nd
year, the Festival is an interfaith expression of mission support
and involvement that has helped improve the lives of countless
individuals in Missouri and around the world. People from more
than 30 denominations and church organizations help the
Festival to generate approximately $1 million annually. The
purposes of Festival of Sharing are:
YTD Budget
Our Church's Wider Mission
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YTD
(Festival of Sharing Continued….)
BUDGET COMPARISON FOR JULY 2014
MTD
Gas
YTD Budget
Budget
% of Bgt
188.85
13,615.95
17,000.00
80
2,292.35
10,042.77
20,000.00
50
Water
0.00
402.81
700.00
58
Sewer
87.18
675.26
1,200.00
56
276.56
1,957.38
5,000.00
39
0.00
9,454.00
21,000.00
45
1,532.00
24,197.11
28,000.00
86
343.81
976.39
1,500.00
65
Church Supplies
29.85
4,540.85
8,500.00
53
Office Supplies
170.60
2,640.41
7,000.00
38
Postage
132.57
2,163.59
6,000.00
36
Mileage Reimbursement
673.06
1,390.53
4,000.00
35
0.00
252.75
2,000.00
13
0.00
4,433.34
13,300.00
33
114.45
1,473.13
3,000.00
49
396.94
1,743.64
1,000.00
174
576.75
2,698.22
4,000.00
67
0.00
0.00
500.00
0
279.12
924.02
3,000.00
31
0.00
445.58
750.00
59
0.00
314.72
400.00
79
0.00
227.66
3,000.00
8
Total Other Operating Expenses
$7,094.09
$84,570.11
$150,850.00
56
Payroll and Insurance Costs
$26,620.09
$189,358.08
$344,255.00
55
Total Operating Expenses
$33,714.18
$273,928.19
$495,105.00
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Electricity
Telephone
Insurance
Repair & Maintenance
Janitorial Supplies
Music
Board of Christian Education
Miscellaneous
Evangelism & Communication
Staff Continue Ed & Conference
Stewardship
Mission Outreach
Parish Life
Worship Committee Expenses
Search Committee Expenses
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Student Dental Pack for Missouri Families:
4 child size soft toothbrushes
1 fluoride toothpaste, 6oz or larger
2 adult soft toothbrushes
1 dental floss
Place items in a 1 gallon ziplock bag.
Readin’ & Writin’ Pack:
6 new pencils with erasers
2” eraser
2 ink pens (medium point)
1 box of 24 crayons
1 pencil holder
1 12” ruler
1 pair of child-sized metal scissors
6 folders with pockets
2 spiral bound notebooks (for a total of 140 pieces of paper)
Place items inside the pencil holder. Place all items in a 2
gallon ziplock bag.
Health Kit for Church World Services:
1 hand towel (16” x 28”)
1 washcloth
1 bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)
1 toothbrush (in original package)
1 metal nail clipper, remove packaging (no metal files or
emery boards)
1 wide-tooth comb (remove packaging)
6 standard size band-aids
Place items in a 1 gallon ziplock bag.
** Please note that 1 and 2 gallon ziplock bags are available in
the Reception Room for you to put your kits in; you do not need
to purchase ziplock bags…please use ours!
In addition to the kits, church members can donate garden seeds (must
be packages of vegetable seeds no more than one year old) and eyeglasses. Collection of kits began Sunday, July 13 and runs through midSeptember. Visit our display table in the Narthex July – September.
Please place all donations in the Reception Room. Learn more about
Festival of Sharing by logging on to www.umocm.com/festival.htm.
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9/2
9/2
9/4
9/4
9/4
9/4
9/4
9/5
9/5
9/7
9/7
0/8
9/8
9/8
9/8
9/8
9/11
9/11
9/12
9/12
9/12
9/12
9/15
9/15
Linda Stoecklin
Mark Lipski
Cheryl Doggett
Cathy Kalkbrenner
Kyle Schnurbusch
Kevin Clark
Cory Schnurbusch
Kate Tocco
Kelly Stockwell
Cynthia Tharp
Brian Viehmann
Wanda Young
Jerald Hupe
Michelle Vandever
Denny Halleman
Kyle Wogtech
Claudette Miller
Ann Picaud
Barbara Hoener
Barb Higgins
Debbie Bahr
Chris Wolfersberger
John Hamby
John Vortmeier
9/15
9/15
9/16
9/16
9/17
9/19
9/20
9/20
9/20
9/21
9/21
9/22
9/22
9/23
9/24
9/24
9/24
9/25
9/25
9/25
9/26
9/27
9/28
9/29
Accessibility Fund
Music Enhancement Fund
Bell Choir Fund
Organ Fund
Brauch Scholarship Fund-Interest
Fred and Florence Kiefer Fund
Bldg & Capital Improvemnt Fund
Kitchen Renovation Fund
Viehmann Memorial Fund
Prosser Samaritan Fund
Brauch Scholarship Fund-Princ
General Fund
Budgeted Benevolences Fund
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TOTALS
Endowment Fund-Interest
Clearing Account Fund
Maxine Anderson Estate Fund
Mary Thompson Scholarship Fund
Endowment Fund-Principal
Parish Nurse Fund
Discretionary Assistance Fund
Camp MoVal Fund
Audio Ministry Fund
Good Samaritan Fund
Heritage Fnd-Principal
Heritage Fund-Interest
$2,119,972.49
(46,320.47)
0.00
8,897.47
12,755.07
100,035.00
26,445.60
306,007.50
1,958.72
880.00
9,223.00
3,728.28
(127.30)
9,437.95
5,462.56
103,160.19
18,066.21
16,677.91
2,762.12
30.35
2,030.28
1,034,328.93
17,163.69
167,856.82
253,109.32
66,403.29
$33,255.64
29459.66
100
0
(91.22)
0
360.86
351.05
460
0
0
0
0
0
168.06
(246.06)
371.73
50
0
0
0
1181.99
(18.59)
0
290.43
817.73
$47,392.90
33714.18
3141.67
4440.4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
698
0
0
0
300
0
0
0
0
0
0
5098.65
$0.00
(3,041.67)
3,041.67
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
(2,000.00)
0.00
0.00
2,000.00
Transfers/E’s
Sonny Adams
Johnathan Lum
Al Joellenbeck
Alan Murphy
Jessie Prater
LaVerne Frick
Helen Stephan
Shannon Eckert
Josh Hackmann
Erich Topp
Heather Lanfer
Ida Cookson
Matt Lanfer
Linda Bangert
Karen Fox
Scott Oelzen
Chuck Widbin II
Arthur Rinderknecht
Annette Howard
Mark Behle
Janet Becker
Andrew Prater
Jean Monica
Susan Deuser
Disb.
$2,105,835.23
(53,616.66)
0.00
4,457.07
12,663.85
100,035.00
26,806.46
306,358.55
2,418.72
880.00
9,223.00
3,728.28
(127.30)
9,437.95
4,932.62
102,914.13
18,437.94
16,727.91
2,462.12
30.35
2,030.28
1,035,510.92
15,145.10
167,856.82
253,399.75
64,122.37
End Balance
...to those who celebrate in the month of
SEPTEMBER!!
(Note: Members include those who are confirmed and older;
younger children receive birthday cards in the mail.)
Call the office if your name has been missed.
Receipts
Happy Birthday!
Beg. Balance
CONSOLIDATED FUND ACTIVITIY REPORT FOR JULY 2014
More September Birthdays!
FUND BALANCES FOR JULY 2014
General Fund
(53,616.66)
4,457.07
12,663.85
100,035.00
26,806.46
306,358.55
2,418.72
880.00
9,223.00
3,728.28
(127.30)
9,437.95
4,932.62
102,914.13
18,437.94
16,727.91
2,462.12
30.35
2,030.28
1,035,510.92
15,145.10
167,856.82
253,399.75
64,122.37
Viehmann Memorial Fund
Prosser Samaritan Fund
Brauch Scholarship Fund-Princ
Brauch Scholarship Fund-Interest
Fred and Florence Kiefer Fund
Bldg & Capital Improvemnt Fund
Kitchen Renovation Fund
Accessibility Fund
Music Enhancement Fund
Bell Choir Fund
Organ Fund
Good Samaritan Fund
Heritage Fnd-Principal
Heritage Fund-Interest
Parish Nurse Fund
Discretionary Assistance Fund
Camp MoVal Fund
Audio Ministry Fund
Maxine Anderson Estate Fund
Mary Thompson Scholarship Fund
Endowment Fund-Principal
Endowment Fund-Interest
Clearing Account Fund
Total Fund Balance
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance
9/29
9/29
9/29
Cathy Miller
Beverly Stephan
Holly Adkison
9/29
9/30
9/30
Widen the Welcome Bible Study
At our June discussion with Missouri MidSouth Open and
Affirming facilitator, Sheila Merrill, the group who gathered
that evening decided that what Immanuel needs next is to
learn more about what the Bible teaches about
sexuality. The Transition Team, staff, and pastor have
planned a fall series that will begin Sunday, September
21. We’ve invited Eden Seminary professors and others
to share their expertise. We’ll begin on Sept. 21 with
Pastor Karen offering an introduction. On Sept. 28, Prof.
Laurel Kopf-Taylor will talk about Old Testament family
values.
$2,105,835.23
We’ll meet two Sundays a month, and offer 2 different
times – 1:30 and 6:30 (same presentation), listening and
discussing for 90 minutes, in room 202. During our June
gathering the discussion broadened to include the goal of
Immanuel learning to being more welcoming of all kinds of
people (including one another), hence the title. Come
listen and learn!
$2,105,835.23
Sept. 21 - 1:30 & 7 p.m. Later start because of Pet Blessing
Introduction
Pastor Karen
Sept. 28 - 1:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Old Testament family values
Prof. Laurel Kopf-Taylor
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Nate Kalkbrenner
William Thompson
Devion Jackson-Post
19
Sun
7
_____________
September 2014
Mon
1
OFFICE CLOSED
2
10 am PACE Rm 100
7 PM BCE Mtg. Lib.
7 pm Search Com. Mtg
Rm 202
8
9
Holy Communion
Name Tag Sunday
8:30 am Bible Study
11:30 am Mission
Outreach Mtg. Lib.
6:30 pm Bowling League
Olympic Lanes
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15
8:30 am Bible Study
9:30 am Sunday School
Singers MR
9:30 am BP Screenings
AR
Mark Behle Speaking at
11:30 RR
Tue
9 am Prayer Circle Rm 202
10 am PACE Rm 100
12:15 pm Ministerial Alliance
Mgt. FH
7 pm Bible Study Rm 202
DVD “Peter & Paul”
7 pm Church Council Rm 202
6:30 pm Bowling
Olympic Lanes
7 pm Bible Study Rm
202 DVD “Peter & Paul”
21 8:30 am Bible St 22
10:30 am W. F. Bible
Study, Chapel
11:30 am W.F. Luncheon FH
7 pm Stewardship Mtg
7 pm Women’s Chorus RR
7:30 Sanctuary Choir RR
5
10
11
12
9 am Quilters Rm 100
10 am Prayer & Share Rm 202
10 am Staff Mtg Lib.
7 pm Women’s Chorus RR
7:30 pm Sanctuary Choir RR
6 pm Bon Appetit
7 pm Crescendo Ringers MR
9 am Quilters-Rm 100
10 am Prayer & Share Rm 202
10 am Staff Mtg Lib
7 pm Bible Study Rm
202
20
10 am PACE
Rm 100
Sat
6
10 am-2 pm
Mental Health
Fair - FH
13
10 am PACE
Rm 100
18
19
20
7 pm Crescendo Ringers MR
9:30 am Women’s Fellowship
Exec Mtg Rm 202
9:45 am Long Meadow Ranch
Trip
7 pm Women’s Chorus RR
7:30 pm Sanctuary Choir RR
24
25
26
27
Newsletter Deadline!
9 am Quilters - Rm 100
10 am Prayer & Share
Rm 202
10 am Staff Mtg, Lib
7 pm Crescendo Ringers MR
9 am Assemble Newsletter
10 am Prayer Shawl Mtg Rm
202
7 pm Women’s Chorus RR
7:30 pm Sanctuary Choir RR
30
8:30 am Bible Study
9:30 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Bowling Olympic
10 am PACE Rm 100
Singers MR
Lanes
1:30 & 6:30 pm Widen
the Welcome Rm 202
Fri
4
10 am PACE Rm 100
7 pm Search Com. Mtg. Rm
202
Thu
9 am Quilters Rm 100
10 am Prayer & Share Rm 202
10 am Staff Mtg Lib
Lydia’s House Dinner
7 pm Crescendo Ringers
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23
29
3
16
9:30 am Sunday School
Singers MR
10 am PACE Rm 100
1:30 & 7 pm Widen the 6:30 pm Bowling Olympic
Welcome Rm 202
Lanes
3 pm Interfaith
Dialogue Rm 202
7 pm Bible Study Rm
5:30 pm Pet Blessing
202
BBQ/music/ice cream
FH Parking Lot
28
Wed
Every Sunday (unless noted differently):
8:30 & 10:00 am—Worship Service—Sanctuary
10:00 am—Church School
FH
FR
AR
Sanc
10 am PACE
Rm 100
10 am PACE
Rm 100
ROOM CODES:
Fellowship Hall
RR Reception Room
Fireside Room
CH Chapel
Archive Room
Lib Library
Sanctuary
MR Music Room
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