THE VINEYARD - Lockport United Church of Christ

THE
VINEYARD
Newsletter of The Lockport United Church of Christ
98 East Avenue - Lockport, New York
Open to God’s Spirit, we reach out in Love
to the World and invite All to journey with us
April – May 2015
Holy Week and Easter
Worship Services
Palm/Passion Sunday – March 29 – 10:30 am
With a reading of the Passion Story
Maundy Thursday – April 2, 7:30 pm
Table Communion Worship in the Chapel
We will observe a Tenebrae Service of diminishing light in the
Chapel, beginning at 7:30 pm. The Last Supper will also be
observed as table communion.
In This Issue
*Youth Choir
*Pantry Collection
Pg. 2
*Hymn Sing
*How to Reach Us
Pg. 3
*Pastor’s Letter
Pg. 4
*Clean-up Team
*Church Losses
Pg. 5
*Tea & Raffle Event
Good Friday – April 3, 12 Noon
Community Cross Walk
Pastor Steve is organizing the Cross Walk once again. This year’s
walk will begin at Noon at Lockport UCC. The theme will be,
“Walking Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”
Pg. 6-7
*Sub Sale
Pg. 7
*New Members
*Meetings Scheduled
*Dollars & Sense
Pg. 8
*Spring Luncheon
*Simple Fare Dinners
Pg. 9
*Raise the Roof Update Pg. 10
Easter Sunday – April 5, 10:30 am
We will celebrate Christ’s resurrection with a Service of Holy
Communion in the sanctuary,
beginning at 10:30 am.
Pancake Breakfast
Prior to Easter Worship
9 to 10 am (more-page 5)
*UCC Offering
*Serving this Month
Pg. 11
*Birthdays & Anniv.
*Thank Yous
Pg. 12
*Earth Day
*Church Cemetery
Pg. 13
*Dunkirk Camps
Pg. 14
Church Calendars - Last Page
Easter Music
O u r Ch ild r e n ’ s
Choir will be singing
in worship on
Easter Sunday.
They will be
rehearsing for their
s p e c i a l
performance on
March 29 during
Sunday School.
Newsletter Now Published
Bi-Monthly
When the Church Council sat down to prepare
the 2015 budget, they looked closely at all of our
normal operating expenses. In an effort to
reduce spending, they tried to cut wherever
possible, without sacrificing the basic services
and missions of the church.
They will also be rehearsing on April 19 & May 3
for another performance on May 10, which is
Mother’s Day.
One place it was decided that we could realize
some savings was to change our newsletter to a
bi-monthly publication, rather than monthly. This
should save us about $500 a year.
Palm Sunday
Food Pantry
Collection
This means, however, that to have all the news
and events included in the newsletter, we have
to plan ahead a bit more carefully. Submissions
are always welcome, but please be aware of the
publication schedule and get information to
Cyndy before the deadlines. (These deadlines
are always noted in the masthead - see below.)
On March 29 we will be
collecting your donations
for the local food pantry.
These will help give
someone’s family an
Easter dinner.
(If it’s too hard for you to bring a bag of food to
the church, a donation of money works, too.)
Please remember to keep your newsletter
handy, so that you can refer to it throughout
the two months that it covers!
VINEYARD
A publication of
The Lockport United Church of Christ
98 East Avenue
Lockport, New York 14094
(716) 433-2545
Pastor Steve
to be Out
of the Office
Editor: Cyndy Corrieri
(716) 772-7602
[email protected]
Pastor Steve will be out of the
office from April 6 through
April 12. While he is away,
emergencies requiring
pastoral attention can be
handled through the church
office at 433-2545 or by
calling 772-7602.
The Vineyard
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Pastor: The Rev. Stephen Hall
The Vineyard is published bi-monthly
to keep members and friends
informed of programs of the church
and news of its people.
Submissions Welcome
Deadline for Next Issue:
May 17, 2015
April - May 2015
Easter Offering
Check Out Our Website
An envelope is available in
this newsletter for your
Easter gift to the church. It
may be placed in the offering
plate on Easter, or any other
Sunday, or mailed to the
church. Checks should be
made payable to Lockport UCC.
Our complete newsletter (in COLOR)
as well as lots of other great information
is available on our website.
Check it out at:
lockportucc.com
Thank You!
How to Reach Us
Church Office
98 East Ave. 433-2545
[email protected]
Pastor Rev. Steve Hall
Hymn Sing
Planned for
After
Easter
church e-mail: PastorLockportUCC
@roadrunner.com
home phone: 434-1342
home e-mail: aces.4
@roadrunner.com
On the Sunday after Easter, April 12, our
morning worship service will be comprised
primarily of a hymn sing, featuring YOUR favorite
hymns. To make this happen we need to hear
from you.
For the past few weeks, we have been collecting
your favorite hymns. If you haven’t turned in your
choices, please get them to Cyndy by Palm
Sunday, March 29, at the latest. You may do so
via e-mail or phone.
We can’t promise to play them all, but we will try
to select the most requested ones, and do as
many as possible.
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Secretary/Treasurer
Cyndy Corrieri
phone: 772-7602
e-mail: [email protected]
If You’d Like to be on Our Mailing
List to Receive Our Newsletter
Just give Cyndy your
name & address and
we’ll be happy to include you.
Just a Reminder
If you’re admitted to the hospital,
please register your church
affiliation as Lockport UCC.
If you would like a visit, a call to
the church office is appreciated.
April - May 2015
Letter From the Pastor
Samuel Raymond Utz introduced himself to his family and the medical staff
at Strong Memorial Hospital at 1:30 P.M. on March 8. I was in the shower
when Amy’s call came in. Even given those circumstances, Emily and I
managed to get on the road to Rochester in 45 minutes. That has to be
some kind of a record for us. And here’s another record. Little Sam’s birth
makes three out four of our grandchildren born on a Sunday. What better
time to make an entrance into this life than on the Lord’s Day! Of course,
if your grandpa is a pastor, it makes for some excitement and last minute
hustle to cover the worship service at church.
Samuel arrived after a relatively brief and uncomplicated labor. He weighed in at 7 pounds 11 ounces
and measured 20 inches long. His mom was chipper and conversational throughout the whole process,
even during the part that’s called “hard labor.” She calmly focused on the work at hand and managed
it in a way that left no doubt that everything was going to be fine. Dr. Dad was all pappa during the
delivery. Although, I have to say that it was really reassuring to have his medical side there, too. He’d
quietly take care of beeping and booping equipment when the maternity staff was busy with other
matters.
Amy felt so good after the delivery that she and Sam came home the next day. Alex refers to his little
brother as “my baby.” I think that these two are going to become fast friends. March will always be the
grandbaby birthday month for Emily and me. Three out of our four now celebrate birthdays in this month:
3/8, 3/17, and 3/22. Kyle is our September baby, but I bet he wouldn’t mind being an honorary March
birthday boy, especially if it means getting cake and presents.
We refer to birth as the beginning of the miracle of life. I know that we say it often, but the sentiment can
never become trite. How could it, after seeing and hearing my grandson take his first breath? This little
human being is so much more than the result of biological trial and error or mathematical permutations
and combinations. He is quite simply and purely a gift of God. And what has God done with this gift?
God has put him into our arms so that we can put him into our hearts. Yes, the miracle of life, indeed!
Just a note at the end to give some background on Samuel’s name. Both his paternal and maternal
great grandfathers are named Raymond. He has a Great Uncle Raymond on the Utz side of the family
and several Raymonds as distant relations on Emily’s side of the family. Amy and Mike chose Samuel
because they like the name. Its Hebrew root means, “God heard” or “requested of God.” That’s because
Samuel was God’s answer to Hannah’s prayer in the first chapter of I Samuel. As it turns out, the name
Samuel even has a family connection – his Great Great Uncle Samuel Hall, the brother of my
grandfather, William Hall.
Thank you for all of your well wishes and congratulations as we welcome Baby Sam into our lives. Emily
and I are looking forward to watching this little miracle of life unfold and grow.
Easter blessings to you all,
Pastor Steve
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April - May 2015
Clean-Up Crew –
Break is Over
On Easter we will again have our pancake
breakfast prior to the morning worship service.
We will be serving from 9 to 10 am.
This year we are trying something different. We
are asking that you make cash donations for
the items listed below, and we will shop for them.
Donations may be given to Jeff Boots or Cyndy
Corrieri - mailed to the church - or just place it in
the offering plate on any Sunday morning.
Items Needed
The woman who has been
cleaning the church for the
past several months will be
leaving us at the end of
March. Colleen has
completed her community
service hours, and has
done an excellent job of
cleaning for us, but now
has to move on.
This means that our church members who were
on the cleaning crew will need to resume those
duties as of April 1st. If you are signed up to
cover an area, but are unable to continue,
please let Sam know ASAP so that we can
find a replacement. Otherwise, we assume that
those on the list (which is in the narthex) will be
resuming their respective cleaning tasks.
5 half gallons of OJ - 3.00 each or 15.00 total
10 lbs. of flour - 6.00 for 5 lbs or 12.00 total
½ gallon of syrup - 18.00
10 lbs. of sausage - 25.00
Coffee - 10.00
2 lbs. of butter - 3.00 lb or 6.00 total
Plates, napkins, juice cups - 25.00
Church Losses
Helpers Needed
Virginia Uschold died on January 25
As always we need helping hands to make this
event a success – set up, serving, clean up, etc.
Dorothy Wells died on March 9th
Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex
or let Jeff Boots know how you can help out.
We send our condolences
and prayers to these families
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April - May 2015
Victorian Tea
& Theme
Basket Raffle
Saturday, May 2
Noon to 3 pm
We’re
coming
down to the wire
for our annual
Spring fund-raiser,
and we need your
help to make it a
successful event!
Food and Helpers Needed
We will be needing donations of food for the
buffet tea, such as sandwiches and desserts.
A complete list of the items needed will be in
the narthex, or you can speak to Edna Stubbs
(751-9895) about what to bring.
We will also be needing helpers on Friday and
Saturday to set up, serve, work in the kitchen,
clean up, etc. There will be a sign up sheet for
that, too, or let Edna know when you will be able
to help.
Reservations
If you have a large group coming, and would like
to reserve a table for the tea, please call Edna.
Theme Baskets Needed
We will be here on Friday, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
to set up. Baskets and food items may be
dropped off then. Raffle baskets should be
brought in on that day or sooner. Our goal is
to have over 100 baskets, so please consider
donating a basket if you haven’t already planned
to do so.
The baskets may be any theme you like, and
should contain new items valued at about $25 to
$30 each. They should be in a basket (or
alternative container), wrapped in cellophane
(clear please), with a note included that tells us
what’s in the basket. (Bags are available from
the church for 50¢ each.)
Please see Cyndy Corrieri (772-7602) if you
have questions about baskets.
If you’re having trouble thinking of a theme for
your basket, here are a few suggestions.
Family Game Night - board games & snacks for
the whole family
Lottery - lottery tickets are popular, perhaps as
a “tree” display or in a nice picture frame
Date Night - movie passes or DVD with snacks
- or passes for putt-putt, Dave & Busters, etc.
Italian Night - strainer, pasta, sauce, cheese,
checkered napkins, etc.
Work Out - water bottle, energy bars, dumbells,
resistance bands, etc.
Yoga - yoga mat, water bottle, yoga book or DVD,
candle, etc.
Painting - canvas or watercolor pad, with paints,
brushes, etc.
Other Options
If you would prefer not to put a basket together,
you may donate money that we can use to buy
items for baskets.
If you choose that option, please get your
donation to Cyndy ASAP, so we have time to get
the baskets together.
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Basket Ideas
Sports Fan - Bills or Sabres items - shirt, hat,
beer mug, etc.
Love Lockport - Lockport themed items like shirt,
book, mug, pics, etc.
Garden Basket - gardening gloves, hand tools,
bulbs, etc.
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April - May 2015
Basket Ideas
Hump Day
Sub Sale
cont.
Breakfast Basket - cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix,
syrups, etc.
Handy Man Basket - utility bucket, do-it-yourself
book, hand tools, etc.
Wednesday, April 15
12 inch Subs
$6.00 each
Kids Craft Basket - foam shapes, glue, markers,
scissors, etc.
Car Wash Basket - bucket, car wax, chamois,
polishing cloths, etc.
Ham -or- Turkey -or- Italian Assorted
with cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion
Plus – Roast Beef -or- Vegetarian
B-B-Q Basket - apron, sauces, utensils, etc.
Baking Basket - pans, mixes, measuring cups
& spoons, etc.
Pick up at the church, or
have delivered between 11 am & 1 pm
(delivery in Lockport area only)
Fun in the Sun Basket - beach towel, sun screen,
water toys, etc.
Orders must be received by April 12th
(Earlier is helpful.)
Picnic Basket - plastic tablecloth, paper plates,
plastic silverware, etc.
Toy Basket - books, puzzles, games, candy, etc.
Orders may be Called In to
Edna Stubbs (751-9895)
Snack Basket - cookies, trail mix, raisins, etc.
Wine Basket - wine, glasses, wine book, etc.
Help Us Sell Subs
Coffee Lover - different coffees, mugs,
powdered creamers, etc.
Soup Basket - soup bowls, crackers, soups, etc.
Tea Basket - cup & saucer, small tea pot, teas,
cookies, biscuits, etc.
Girls Movie Night - “chick” flick, decorative box
of tissues, pretty bowl, popcorn, etc.
Pet Basket - pet bed, toys, treats, pet magazine,
leash, cute pet bowls, etc.
This can be a terrific fund-raiser for the church if
we can sell lots of subs! Edna will have order
forms available which you can take to get orders.
Think of places you go where people might be
happy to order subs from you – at work, your
bowling team, your hairdresser’s shop, some
place you do volunteer work, etc., etc.
Friends & Family Basket - photo album, different
picture frames, disposable camera, etc.
Happy Easter
to Our
Homebound Members
Travel Basket - trial size toiletries, first aid kit,
travel game, etc.
Baby Basket - hooded towel, wash cloth, lotion,
baby powder, bibs, rattle, etc.
Laundry Day - soap, fabric softener, stain
remover, laundry basket, etc.
Doris Lewis & LaVerne Rongo
Briarwood Manor - 1001 Lincoln Avenue
Lockport, NY 14094
Be Creative
Think of Popular Trends
Make Your Own Theme!
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Francis Earl – at home
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April - May 2015
On November 9, 2014 we were pleased to
welcomed 4 new members to our church family.
In the interest of keeping the congregation
informed, the Church Council has opted to
publish a thumbnail sketch of our church
finances.
George & Susan Cruickshank
Jill Driskel & David Hague
Though our greeting is a bit belated, we are
sincerely happy to have these folks with us.
Welcome!
This will appear in each newsletter so we are all
aware of how we’re doing financially for the year
to date.
General Fund Summary
January 1 thru February 28, 2015
Congratulations!
to Amy & Mike Utz
on the arrival of
their new baby.
Income from Pledges
& Offerings
Samuel
Raymond Utz
Other Income
120.00
Total Income
13,358.97
was born on
March 8th
Pastor Steve and
Emily are the
proud grandparents, of course.
We send our Best Wishes to the
Utz-Hall Family on this happy occasion!
Total Expenses
13,238.97
9,908.48
If anyone has questions at any time about
our finances, please feel free to contact me.
I am always happy to speak with you.
Cyndy Corrieri, Treasurer
772-7602
[email protected]
Meetings Scheduled
Church Council
will meet on
April 12 & May 10, following worship
Fellowship, Outreach & Worship
will meet on
Thursday, May 14, 1:00 pm
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April - May 2015
Spring Luncheon
Making a
Difference
Once again this
Spring
the
W omen’s Guild
would like to invite
members and
friends to gather for
our
annual
luncheon. (Men are
welcome, too!)
It will be held on May 20th, 12 noon, at the
Fieldstone Restaurant. We will need to make a
reservation, so please let us know you’re coming
by signing the sheet that will be available in the
narthex (when the time is closer), or by calling
Cyndy at 772-7602. Please sign up by May 10.
Simple Fare Dinners
Now that Lent is over, we will be returning to our
4th Wednesday schedule for our Simple Fare
community dinners. This means dinners will be
held on
Many of you may know
that the Save-a-Pet
animal
rescue
organization uses our
church in connection with
their
low-cost
spay/neuter program.
Periodically, they take a group of cats to a clinic
where they can be neutered at a reduced cost.
The church is used as a place for the cats to be
dropped off in the morning, then picked up later
in the day after their surgery.
Some are pets of people who might otherwise
not be able to afford to do this. Some are strays
that need to be neutered to reduce the
population of homeless cats. Often cats are also
given health exams and shots.
You may be interested to know that 1025 cats
went through this program and were spayed or
neutered in 2014. We’re happy that Lockport
UCC is able to play a small role in this program!
April 22 and May 27
Dinners are served from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. They
are free and open to anyone in the community.
If you have any questions, or would like to lend
a hand, please speak to Edna Stubbs.
(751-9895)
Happy Mother’s Day
May 10th
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April - May 2015
Raise the Roof Fund
This Spring the main roof on the church
sanctuary will need to be replaced. If you’ve
looked up during a worship service lately, the
water stains are evident. The leaks are small, but
there are many of them, and they will only get
worse if left unattended.
The Church Council has gotten several
estimates from different roofing contractors. Mike
McHugh’s firm has given us the lowest price for
a traditional shingled roof replacement. The
Council is also looking into the possibility of
installing a metal roof, so a final decision on our
contractor has not yet been made.
The money for this project is not part of our
regular operating budget for the year, and must
be raised independently. Our goal for this fund
drive is $26,000. At this point, we still have a
long way to go to reach that goal.
Pentecost Sunday
May 24
As of March 15 we have
$6,510 paid or pledged.
Please give prayerful thought to
what you can do to support this
vital project. Pledge cards are
available in the narthex, or you
can just mail your donation or
pledge to the church. You may
choose to pay your pledge in
one lump sum, or spread your
payments out over the
remainder of this year.
If we are to preserve our
beautiful church home, this is
a project we must undertake
together. We have every
confidence that our members
care deeply about the life of
Lockport UCC, and we will
meet our goal!
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“Folks, we haven’t raised enough for the new roof yet,
and the rainy season is coming ... so please dig deep.”
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April - May 2015
Strengthen
the Church
UCC Offering
Each day, visions and dreams are created in the
hearts of many in the United Church of Christ.
Through the Strengthen the Church offering,
they can become a reality. As God calls our
congregations to be “church” in new ways, your
gift will plant new churches, awaken new ideas in
existing churches, and develop spiritual life in
our youth and young adults. Because of this
offering, many more will hear the good news that
“God is still speaking.”
Strengthen The Church (STC) is a special
mission offering to re-imagine and build the
future of the UCC. Shared at the conference and
national levels, STC largely supports youth
ministries and full-time leaders for new churches
in parts of the country where the UCC voice has
not been heard.
Serving This Month
Nursery Staff
Bobbi Gritzmacher & Nancy Sy
We have only 2 people for our nursery staffing,
and need additional volunteers. If you can help,
please let Cyndy know. (772-7602)
Cookies – Refreshments for Coffee Time
after Sunday worship
We will be accepting donations to the
Strengthen the Church offering throughout
May. There will be offering envelopes in the
narthex at church, or just mail your gift to the
church.
April – Bobbi Gritzmacher &
Sue Cruickshank
May – Edna Stubbs & Glenn Tall
Greeters
April – Paul & Linda Grimble
May – Nancy Sy
Liturgists
April 5 – Sam Corrieri
April 12 – Nancy Bowes
April 19 – Ken Klino
April 26 – Nancy Sy
May 3 – Tammy Dodge
May 10 – Sam Corrieri
May 17 – Bobbi Gritzmacher
May 24 – Nancy Sy
May 31 – Edna Stubbs
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April - May 2015
April Birthdays
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5
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8
13
18
19
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23
24
29
30
May Birthdays
Edna Stubbs
Frances Earl
Mary Wintersteen
Susan VanderWeide
Naomi Dice
Marion Montemayor
Lois Turner
Chris Hall
Tammy Dodge
Edward Sandusky
David Chapman
Nolan Dodge
David Mullaney
Lynda Gomesky
Deborah Lewis
Beverly Yotter
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3
3
3
5
6
7
8
9
11
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13
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15
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18
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
April 20, 1985 - Debra & David Mullaney
May 17, 1975 - Bill & Edie Hillman
On behalf of the Board of Directors for Niagara
Community Action Program, I wish to extend our
appreciation and thanks to the Lockport United
Church of Christ for the donation of $115
collected for the “Souper Bowl of Caring”
fundraiser.
Lockport United Church of Christ,
Thank you for all the donations your
congregation gave. I truly appreciate your
support. God Bless you all.
We are grateful for your support and
commitment to our agency and its mission.
Thank you very much.
Frank Gritzmacher
The Vineyard
Mena Edmister
Bill Hillman
Susan Hagenbach
Don Henning
Edie Hillman
Elaine Babcock
Audrey Woolson
David Brandl
Beth Granchelli
Richard Podgers
Patience Bacon
Idalena Bacon
Erin Bowes
Amy Utz
Jean Haylett
Joyce Balcom
Laura Boots
Roland Holler, Sr.
Linda VanderWeide
Jacob Layer
Kim Rongo
Brandon Le
Ashley Pike
Mary Bennett
Lucinda Hohle
Suzanne Shears, Executive Director
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April - May 2015
April
22
9 ways to care for God’s creation
Our Church Cemetery
YES! – Our Church Cemetery. Did you know we
had one? Some people may not know that the
church does own a cemetery.
The name is “St. Peter’s Cemetery” and is now
owned by our combined congregation, Lockport
United Church of Christ. It is located on South
Niagara St., right next to St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Cemetery plots are available for $600 each.
If you would like to purchase plots, just call Dan
Holler at 433-1385 and he will be happy to help
you with that.
1. Replace all light bulbs with compact
fluorescent bulbs; they use 80% less
electricity and can last 10 years.
2. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Look for basic and
creative ways to recycle and organize a
system for recycling.
3. Adjust thermostats and ceiling fans as
needed; energy should be used to warm or
cool people, not empty rooms.
4. Buy energy-efficient products. When it’s time
to replace equipment or appliances, think
energy and money savings.
5. Insulate your home or the church building.
You can even insulate your water heaters,
which will save you 4–9% in water-heating
costs.
6. Don’t leave the water running even when
shaving or brushing your teeth. Using only
the water that’s needed can help conserve
for others who need clean water.
7. Track your utilities. Your utility company
probably offers a program designed to help
customers monitor and save on energy
usage.
8. Encourage other churches to conserve
energy and water.
9. Look for creative ways to link conservation
with love of God and neighbor. For a
Christian, these acts are about moral
obedience and love, not cultural conformity.
“We have one of those at the church, too.”
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April - May 2015
Dunkirk Camp
Schedule Announced
Many of you may not be aware that the United
Church of Christ has a camp in nearby Dunkirk,
New York. It’s called the Dunkirk Camp and
Conference Center.
DCC is 110 acres of woodland, streams, playing
fields, open grounds, and nature trails
overlooking Lake Erie.
They offer a wide variety of spring, summer, and
Fall camps for children, youths, adults, and
families. Some are day camps, some are
weekends, and some are full weeks.
Some of the highlights this year are Harry Potter
camp, Superheroes camp, Star Wars camp, Fine
Arts camp, Film camp, Theater camp, a
Women’s weekend, a Scrapbooking weekend,
and many more.
There is an early bird discount for registering by
April 15. There are many other discounts
available as well – such as new campers, sibling
discounts, discounts for attending more than one
camp, and others.
There are pamphlets available in our church
narthex with the schedule list, and other details.
Or you can check it out on their website:
www.dunkirkcc.com
OPPORTUNITYISNOWHERE
If you have a passion for seniors, an interest in
promoting quality senior housing programs and
if the title of this article suggested to you that
opportunity is “NOW HERE”, there is a unique
opportunity awaiting you. The Board of Trustees
of the United Church Manor, under the umbrella
of the United Church Home Society (UCHS), has
some openings for new Board members.
Guided by an outstanding and energetic
leadership team, the Manor Board and residents
are excited about the opening of a newly
constructed Community Room which has
enhanced program and fellowship opportunities
as well.
Serving on the United Church Manor Board
provides an opportunity for volunteers to be a
part of that excitement. Additionally, persons
with knowledge or experience with finances,
fundraising, landlord/tenant law, human
resources or a desire to assist Seniors by
helping to develop or continue in the promotion
of quality housing opportunities are encouraged
to serve on the United Church Manor Board.
If you would like more information, or have an
interest in becoming a part of this vital ministry,
please contact : Property Manager Karen Zmich,
(716) 668-5804, [email protected] or
Rev. David Donner, (716) 839-4307,
[email protected]
Remember, “OPPORTUNITY IS NOW HERE”!
The Vineyard
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April - May 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
APRIL 2015
1
5 Easter Sunday
6
7
9:00am Pancake
Breakfast
AA 10am
& 6pm
Adult CE
9:30 am
10:30 am Worship
& Sun. School
8
2
3
4
Maundy Thurs
Service
7:30 pm
Good Friday
Cross Walk
12 noon
9
10
11
17
18
24
25
Disciple
Class 6:30pm
Girl Scouts
6pm
12
13
14
15
16
10:30 am Worship
& Sun. School
AA 10am
& 6pm
Adult CE
9:30 am
Sub Sale
11:00am 1:00 pm
Disciple
Class 6:30pm
11:30 am
Council Meets
Girl Scouts
6pm
19
20
21
22
23
10:30 am Worship
& Sun. School
AA 10am
& 6pm
Adult CE
9:30 am
Simple Fare
Dinner
6:00pm
Disciple
Class 6:30pm
29
30
Girl Scouts
6pm
26
27
28
10:30 am Worship
& Sun. School
AA 10am
& 6pm
Adult CE
9:30 am
Girl Scouts
6pm
Disciple
Class 6:30pm
Samaritan Pastoral
Counseling
meets by appointment
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
MAY 2015
3
4
10:30 am Worship
& Sun. School
AA 10am
& 6pm
5
Adult CE
9:30 am
6
7
1
2
Tea Set-Up
1:00-5:00 pm
Basket &
Food Drop off
Tea &
Basket Raffle
12 noon 3:00 pm
8
9
15
16
22
23
29
30
Disciple
Class 6:30pm
Girl Scouts
6pm
10
11
10:30 am Worship
& Sun. School
AA 10am
& 6pm
12
Adult CE
9:30 am
13
FOW Comm
1:00pm
Girl Scouts
6pm
11:30 am
Council Meets
17
18
10:30 am Worship
& Sun. School
AA 10am
& 6pm
19
Adult CE
9:30 am
Girl Scouts
6pm
24
25
10:30 am Worship
& Sun. School
AA 10am
& 6pm
26
Adult CE
9:30 am
Girl Scouts
6pm
14
Disciple
Class 6:30pm
20
21
Spring
Luncheon
12 noon
Disciple
Class 6:30pm
27
28
Simple Fare
Dinner
6:00pm
Disciple
Class 6:00pm
31
10:30 am Worship
& Sun. School
Samaritan Pastoral
Counseling
meets by appointment