The Spire - Affton Christian Church
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The Spire - Affton Christian Church
The Spire Monthly Newsletter for June/July 2016 What’s Inside? Pastor Jody’s Message Prayer List Spire Deadline Info Happenings at a Glance Office Closings Church Directory Change Rebecca’s Ramblings VBS News Thanks from the CELT Youth Outing Mission Trip Fund Report Movie Night Welcome baby! Food Truck Thursday Knit Wits Christmas in July Inasmuchas Opportunity Many Thanks July Celebrations Congregational Meeting Fisher Class Lunch Scrapbookers Note Leadership Council Notes Happy Coffee TUESDAY! Pub Theology Serving Schedule Cover 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 Be in Touch E-Mail & Website [email protected] www.inasmuchas.org Office Phone: 314-631-5777 When you see this symbol in our Spire it indicates an inasmuchas opportunity to Welcome, Love, & Serve Were you ever the “new kid” at school? My family moved four times between my first day of kindergarten and my last day of high school, so I wore this label through much of my childhood. Teachers and classmates alike were concerned that I didn’t get lost, but even with my poor sense of direction, I wasn’t worried about finding my way around in the new place (for one thing, the schools weren’t that big!). Other things were more intimidatingsocial groups already formed, back stories everyone else seemed to know, peers with whom I didn’t always find things in common. How did I fit in a place where others seemed to set what was going on and what was expected of me? Most of you are familiar with my face and voice, but becoming your Sabbatical Pastor over the summer gives me a little bit of that “new kid” feel. Don’t worry- after two years with you, even I know my way around the building! However, accepting full responsibility as a pastor for worship and care is new territory for me, and for you with me. How do we fit into a new time together? How do all of us go forward, now and after David returns, with the work God calls us to do? I still remember the knot in my stomach each time I walked into a new school, but I take comfort in this: in God’s work, we are often “new kids”. Following God’s call will always take us to new places, new people, and new challenges. These new things may be distressing, but we’re also taking part in the new things God is doing through us and the hopeful reminder that God equips us for this ministry. During June and July, the sermons will take us through the books of Galatians and Colossians. As we read and take in these “postcards from Paul,” and as we use the Sabbatical Journal to walk together in prayer, I hope we will all listen to the Spirit’s voice and direction. I can’t say enough how thankful I am and grateful to you for the confidence you have placed in me to be your Sabbatical Pastor. This time, I’m happy to be the “new kid”, in the same way we all are: kids who have “put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.” (Col. 3:10) Inasmuchas, Pastor Jody You Can Find Us on Facebook: Affton Christian Church St. Louis, MO Happenings at a Glance! Monday, June 20 - Disciples Women Planning Mtg-10am Wednesday, June 22 - Pub Theology - 7pm @ Syberg’s Friday, June 24 - Movie Night - 7:00pm When Praying, Please Remember: Our Church Family… Jan Carson Jeanette Haller Wesley Iagulli Bev McKinney Our Homebound… Darlene Burke, Jean Culbertson, Linda Kennedy, Jim Lasterni, Don Rice, Jeannette Santagato Our Friends… Ron Blackmon (Montgomery) Florence Carter (Viers) Bob Cole (Cole) Bill Compton (Compton) Carmen Dampf ((Cole) Family of Tom Hohman (Valle) Family of Leo Ives (Atwell) Al Lammers (Tockstein) Evelyn Merchant (Bruemmer) Family of Trent Meyer (Denno) Family of Charlie Montgomery Laura Morrison (D&J Morrison) Nikki Payne (Forward) Lisa Rodak (Haller-Day) Bob Snell (Potts/Snell) Sanella Spahich (Haller) Family of Bob Woodsmall (Franzer) Jim Zaricor (Mosier) Please make sure to turn your articles in before or by the deadline. If they are late I may not be able to fit them in. Thanks, Jan Sunday, June 26 - Congregational Meeting after Worship Fishers Lunch Outing after Meeting Monday, July 4 - Independence Day - Office Closed Tuesday, July 5 - Happy Coffee Day - 6:30am - 8:30am Thursday, July 7 - Food Trucks - 4:30pm to 7:00pm Angels’ Arms Meal Sunday, July 10 - Safe Sanctuary Training after Worship Monday - Friday, July 11-15 - Vacation Bible School Wednesday, July 13 - Pub Theology - 7pm @ Syberg’s Sunday & Monday, July 17 - 18 - Youth Overnight Outing Monday, July 18 - Elders Meeting - 6:30pm Wednesday, July - Knit Wits Group - 6:30pm The office will be closed In honor of the holiday Please change Karen Czaicki’s e-mail address to: [email protected] PLEASE TAKE NOTE! Next Spire Date is July 21 Deadline: Thu. 7/14 - By Noon (Please do not use her old e-mail address) Steve & Aimee Tedoni’s new address 2061 Seven Pines Drive Saint Louis, MO 63146 We need to cover news up to and maybe a little beyond the August 18 Spire. Think ahead! 2 What is Christian Education? This query, by itself, is insufficient to answer many questions, doubts, passions, and practicalities about religious education in Christian churches. For one not only needs to ask what Christian education is, but also some questions like these: Who do we choose to educate about faith? When do we begin to educate people of faith and do we ever stop learning about faith? Where are we choosing to participate in Christian Education and does that impact the conversations we have about faith, spiritual growth, and Christian formation? What is our foundational knowledge of Christian Education and what choices do we make about what to teach? How do we create and lead programs of Christian Education that are theologically rich and diverse while challenging and respecting differing interpretations of God, Jesus, humanity, the Holy Spirit, and the Church? Why is doing the work of Christian Education desperately important to our relationships in our own congregations and the wider communities in which we live and serve? So, to give a taste of the depth of Christian Education, I turn to a few words I find to be guiding sources in how I think of, imagine, and create within my own expressions of Christian Education. Thomas Groome, an Irish Catholic theologian, sees Christian education as the intentional attention to God’s activity in our time and in the story of Christian faith communities while imagining the vision of the Kingdom of God. Maria Harris, another Catholic theologian (and my personal favorite for Christian Education), leans toward Christian Education as the fashioning of a people. Christian Education is not done to be a business of constructing a youth program or increasing the numbers of the church. Doing the work of Christian Education, for me, is the intentional participation in the fashioning of a compassionate Christian people who deeply believe in the theological richness of our difficult Biblical text and that the liberation of all peoples can be found buried within it. It requires authenticity, doubt struggle, and a yearning for ‘something more.’ I invite all of you to join me fiercely in the work of Christian Education; it is the work of a people for the fashioning of a people. VBS is COMING SOON! July 11 - July 15 We still need 10-15 people to volunteer as Storytellers, Group Leaders, Prop Designers, and various other roles!! Please speak to Rebecca Mularski or another member or the CELT to volunteer. All volunteers must be Safe Sanctuary trained in order to work with chil- A big giant “Thank You” to everyone who helped with the Graduate’s Luncheon. A lot of people stepped up to wash dishes and put stuff away that are not on the CELT. We could not have done it without you. It was a fun day and well attended. There will be a Youth Outing to Innsbrook on July 17th - 18th. It will be an overnight stay in a cabin, so bring extra clothes & toiletries. Also bring money for lunch on the way Sunday. Attending youth will need to obtain a permission slip for emergency purposes and a list of food and/or medication allergies. Deb Morse, Rick Tockstein, and Karrie Bopp will chaperone the event. Youth Mission Trip Fund & Lucinda Pins As you may know, there is a Youth Mission Trip Fund that is part of the budget. Several years ago, Christian Education used the sale of the Lucinda pins as a way to increase that fund. We are reporting that the 30 pins have been sold and $150 has been deposited in that account. As of now, no plans are in place for a mission trip in 2016, but the money will remain in the account until needed. Thanks to all those who supported this 3 FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY July 7, 4:30pm—7:00pm Free popcorn, bring your own drinks. Attendance prize to be given away! Announcing the newest arrival for Steve & Aimee Tedoni! Allison Elise Tedoni Born June 6, 2016 7lb. 10oz. 20” inches long. Congratulations to the entire Tedoni Family! The first Food Truck Thursday of the year was a big success! Thanks to everyone who helped set up and take down. This was no easy chore. We can use your help again on July 7. Please plan to help set up about 3:30pm See sign up sheet in the Clipboard Area. The next meeting of The knit wits Will be on Wednesday, July 20 At 6:30 pm. Affton Christian Food Pantry is having Christmas in July! They are collecting items for their Christmas Boutique in December. Their wish list is for NEW ITEMS: Toys & games ($5 to $10), decorative mugs, glasses, flashlights, hand tools, all sizes of clothing - T-shirts, socks, sweat shirts, hats, and gloves. Cash is always welcome. If you would like to help or have any questions, call 314-809-3979 Thank you! 4 5 Thank you to Beth Snell, Chris Potts, Janet Jacquot, Madeline Stevens, Reta Scott and Neita Heinzman for providing a meal on June 2nd for the Angels’ Arms South County Foster Care Home. Thanks to everyone who donated to the Fill The Van event. 510 items were donated to the Affton Christian Food Pantry. This will help keep the pantry’s shelves full this summer. The web site for the A.C.F.P is http://www.afftonchristianfoodpantry.com/ My sincere thanks to the Special Members of Affton Christian Church for the July Celebrations beautiful cards and prayers. Both are greatly appreciated. - Esther Hofer Birthdays! Don Morrison - 4th Mike Mosier - 8th John Scott - 10th David Woodard - 11th Aimee Tedoni - 12th Amanda Davis - 15th Madeline Stevens - 15th Barb Grofe - 17th Keith Panzer - 17th Don Rice - 19th Deb Morse - 22nd Bob Atwell - 24th Dear Friends, Thank you for your prayers, concerns, cards and over all love for Ken and me while I’ve been on this medical journey. The doctors are pleased with my progress Thank you all, Ken and Jeanette Thank you for all the cards and thoughts of concern during the loss of my son. The support from my church family is most appreciated. Love, Evelyn Detzel Anniversaries! Bill & Fran Wilson - 1st Bob & Audrey Franzer - 20th Dan & Rhonda Cole - 21st 6 We need to approve the new budget. Fisher class Sponsored lunch At the Blue Owl Sunday evening, June 19th is the last chance to make reservations for lunch on June 26 after Worship & meeting. Sunday, June 26th Immediately After Worship There will be no Scrapbookers meeting in the month of July. Leadership Council Notes The Leadership Council met June 6, 2016. We concluded our discussion on the book, “Winning On Purpose”. We talked about the “gifts” we have. Later this summer, you may be asked to fill out a questionnaire to determine what your “gift” is. Everyone has a gift! Jack Suetterlin presented 2 budgets prepared by the financial team. The L.C. unanimously voted on one of them. This budget will be brought to a vote at the congregational meeting on June 26. Please plan to attend this important meeting. Beth Snell looked into The Shower to Shower Ministry and we are looking at ways to support this important outreach project. She also has set up a fund raiser for Affton Christian Food Pantry a Cooking Class! Please see the details in this Spire. Pastor David presented updates on the upcoming “preschool”. Paper work and background checks have been completed, all that remains are inspections. We ask that you support and pray for Pastor Jody as he assumes the role of Sabbatical Pastor and pray for Pastor David while he is away. NOTE: There will be no Leadership Council Meeting in July. Leadership Council—Jean Hirsh, Joe Mihok, David Morrison, Beth Snell, Rick Tockstein, Terry Valle and David Woodard 7 Stop by for a FREE cup of Fair Trade Coffee or join the fun and help us wave in and serve the passersby on their way to work! Join us as we discuss our faith. June 16 & July 13 @ 7:00pm Syberg’s 7802 Gravois Rd. 63123 SERVING SCHEDULE SERVING 2016 WORSHIP 19-Jun 26-Jun 3-Jul 10-Jul 17-Jul Elder, Communion Rhonda Cole Sarah Woods Karen Bess Deb Morse Rhonda Cole Elder, Offertory Sarah Woods Rhonda Cole Deb Morse Karen Bess Deb Morse Deacon, Captain John Guenther John Guenther Deidra Woods Deidra Woods Deidra Woods Deacon, Communion Deacon, Chancel Deacon, Usher Deacon, Usher Deacon, Cleanup C. Montgomery Ginny Macrum Rick Tockstein Jeff Nowland Lila Daus Lila Daus C. Montgomery Ginny Macrum Rick Tockstein Jeff Nowland Joe Mihok Connor Woodard Phyllis Thomas Bryant Woods TBD TBD Joe Mihok Connor Woodard Phyllis Thomas Bryant Woods Bryant Woods TBD Joe Mihok Connor Woodard Phyllis Thomas Jerry Garrett Jerry Garrett Deb Morse Terry Valle Louise Nowland Greeters (8:45) J&C Bear J&C Bear H&L Nowland H&L Nowland H&L Nowland Greeters (9:45) Phyllis Thomas Jeff Nowland T&K Valle Phyllis Thomas Jean Hirsh Driver Door Monitor - 8:45 Door Monitor -10:15 Nursery/Toddler Children's Chat J&B McKinney Don Morrison Don Morrison Linda Tockstein Karen Viers J&C Bear Don Morrison Don Morrison Sarah Morrison Phyllis Thomas J&B McKinney Mike Burke Chris Potts Beth Snell Rebecca Mularski D&J Morrison Joan Morrison Joan Morrison Heather Phipps Jody Clegg C&N Heinzman Mike Burke David Morrison Debbie Davis Rebecca Mularski Jean Hirsh Jackie Warner Kids in Worship Kids in Worship Kids in Worship Kids in Worship Liturgist Kids Konnection MONTHLY Nursery Cleaning June July Joan Morrison Debbie Davis Jeanette Haller Maureen Tedoni Don Rice Doris Rice Reta Scott J. Santagato Sandy Suetterlin Janet Jacquot Membership Calling Shut-In's Callers
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