"Contact" the Havelock Christian Church Newsletter April, 2007 HCC Celebrates Resurrection Our Bible study, Lenten meditations, and Soup and Worship stories have all been pointing the way to the final week in Jesus' earthly life and his joyous resurrection. The final week began with his entry into the city of Jerusalem when the people thronged ahead of and alongside him, laying palm branches on the road to honor him. We will focus on that story and its significance through our worship on Sunday morning, April 1. Maundy Thursday Event Planned for Apr. 5 at HCC Together with our friends from Bethany Christian Church, HCC will commemorate Jesus' last supper with his disciples on Thursday, April 5, beginning at 6:30 pm. We'll begin with a covered dish fellowship dinner, followed by a dramatic presentation of the Last Supper. Players from both churches will be participating in the drama. So much of our tradition as Christians centers around being together "at table." This evening will help us to understand some of the deeper meaning surrounding the Last Supper and its special significance in our worship. Good Friday - A Time for Meditation April 6th is the date noted on the calendar in remembrance of Jesus' death on the cross. No special services are planned at HCC for Good Friday. It will be a time when each of us can spend with our own thoughts and prayers of gratitude for the great sacrifice our Lord made on our behalf. The Biblical accounts of the betrayal and crucifixion can be found in Matthew 26, 27; Mark 14, 15; Luke 22, 23; and John 18 and 19. Butterfly Picnic to begin at 11 am on Saturday, Apr. 7 To help the children relate to the Easter story, our youngsters and children from the neighborhood are invited to an exciting morning of stories, Easter egg hunting, and lunch. The Friendship Bridge fellowship group is hosting this neat event, and if last year is any indication, we'll have a big crowd! All are invited to join the fun - set up begins at 9 am. Christ Arose! Easter Services begin at 7 am The Gospels tell us that several of the women went to Jesus' tomb very early on the morning of the first day of the week, bringing spices to anoint his body. But to their amazement, the stone had been rolled away from the door, and an angel appeared. "Do not be afraid," he said, "I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said." We will celebrate the joy of Easter morning, beginning with the Sunrise service at 7 am, followed by our Easter breakfast at 8:15, Sunday School and Easter morning worship at 9:15 and 10:45 am. Death no longer has control over us, because our Savior lives! Come, let us give thanks! Pastor's Ponderings As we approach the Easter season, many of us are struck by the wonderful love for humanity that was show by Jesus on the cross. Sometimes we feel guilt or remorse that Jesus had to suffer such a horrible death on our behalf. We wonder how God could allow such suffering and pain. Last month, I shared with you about the different aspects of Atonement. The Atonement of humanity is the result of God's love for all the children of all nations in our world, past, present and future. What is love? In the American Heritage Dictionary, love is defined "as a deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying oneness." In the scripture, God's love can be illustrated, in John 3:16. Remember these words, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." This is an amazing aspect of our relationship with God. Thus, our feelings of guilt and remorse can be transformed into pure joy and gladness God's love for us is that pure and caring. Think about this pure love from God that has been offered to each one of us. The last part of the definition reminds me of our deepest relationship with God. We have a sense of underlying oneness with God once we accept the gift of love in the life of Jesus Christ. Do you remember the first time you felt God's love? How do we keep the joy alive in our hearts? We begin by studying the scripture, enjoying fellowship within the Body of Christ, and praying to God each day. If we want to keep our hearts full of love, joy and gladness, then we must spend time with God and other Christians. This Easter make a covenant with God to renew your spiritual life, and God will bless you with joy and love for a lifetime In Christian Service, Pastor Giovanna Arnold Sermons and Scriptures 1    Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Luke 19:28-40 "The Lord Needs it - Does the Lord Need Us?" 8    Psalm 117, Matthew 28:1-10 "Don't Be Afraid, He is Risen - Go & Tell" 15    Missionaries Visit - Tim and Diane Fonderlin 22    Songfest Worship 29    Psalm 23, John 21:15-19 "Do You Love Me? Tend the Lambs" Dates to Remember April Birthdays 2   Lyle Dickey 3   Lola Trosper 5   Zachary Arnold 6   Howard Duncan     Chadd Sewell 12 Alvin Niemeyer 15 Kent Wassung 17 Elva Schuster 29 Judy Dickey 23 Rose Mary Shipps 27 Martha Gadberry       Ila Mae Vires       Michael Yost 28 Don Riblett 29 Shandra Yost   April Anniversaries 1     Anna and Curtis Peacock 8    Judy and Gene Seibert   A Word about Our Honorees There are some new names on our list since 2006, and here's a little about our new folks with April birthdays: Lola Trosper was born in Ord, NE. After her mother died when Lola was just 8 years old, she and her brother moved in with their aunt and uncle on a farm at Wolbach, NE. Lola lived there until her marriage to Tom in 1950. Lola and Tom raised two sons, Steve and Tommy, farming around the Wolbach area for several years, and then, when Tom's health prevented him from continuing on the farm, the family moved to Lincoln. Tom worked for Control Data from 1955 until his death in 1979. Lola has seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Her son Tom lives in Lincoln, and is retired from Alltel. Son Steve works for the Department of Roads in Columbus, NE. Lola's oldest granddaughter lives in Lincoln and is glad to have Grandma to babysit with her two children. Lola and her family were active over the years at East Lincoln Christian and Friedens Lutheran. Most recently, Lola was a member at Crestwood. Lola and Kent and their spouses were friends through Eastern Star and church for many years. The two couples had much in common, including their wedding day (June 4, 1950). Kent and Lola have been looking after one another for several years now. Howard Duncan was born in Lincoln and graduated from Teachers College High School. He spent 37 years working for the Burlington Northern. He met Joan at a youth rally in Hebron, Nebraska, when he was visiting one of his cousins. He fell for that pretty red-head, and marriage followed on July 25, 1952. Howard and Joan have two children, son David, born in 1958, and daughter Jennifer, born in 1969. David lives in Lincoln, where he works as a finish carpenter for HamptonConstruction Co. David and his wife Joy have three daughters - Sara, Amy, and Bethany. Jennifer and her husband Steven Zigurs live in Laramie, Wyoming, in a beautiful home at an altitude of around 8,000 feet. The Zigurs are animal lovers, and their family includes several dogs and cats. Howard and Joan were active members at Second Presbyterian Church for many years. They have been residents at Legacy Terrace for the last two years. Kent Wassung was born in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High. Kent and his family were active in East Lincoln Christian Church. His Dad ran the print and rubber stamp department for Latsch Brothers. Kent spent 30 years in the insurance industry, for a time owning his own agency and working for Allied Mutual. At one time, he was district manager for Farmer's Mutual inNorfolk. He was active in the Army National Guard for several years. He played French horn and trumpet in Army Band. Music continues to be a hobby. Kent has been retired since about 1990, and he now helps Dave Brown of Critchetts Organ and Piano Co., serving as volunteer manager at the outlet in Picadilly Square. He enjoys playing Lowry organs. He has been active in Lodge work, both in Eastern Star and assisting with statewide Job's Daughters work over the years. Kent and his wife Norma raised two daughters. His daughter Cherri Carpenter is the Administrative Assistant to Mike Johanns, Secretary of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. His other daughter Karen Metzger lives in Omaha, where she is Vice President of the Harry Koch Insurance Company. Cherri has two daughters and Karen has two daughters and a son. Kent has one great-grandson and is looking forward to another "great" soon. Norma died from Alzheimer's disease about two years ago. Kent comes to us from Crestwood Christian. Ila Mae Vires was born in Fairfield, NE in Clay County. The family lived on a farm until moving to town when Ila Mae was 9. Her father was grain elevator manager at Fairfield for 39 years. Ila Mae's only sister died in 1983. Ila Mae met Floyd when he was in the Navy, stationed at the ammunition depot in Hastings. She was playing the piano at church when Floyd, a native of Tennessee, came to worship in Fairfield. The two got better acquainted at church activities and at the local skating rink; and in six months, they were married. They lived in Nelson for 16 years and then in Kearney for 35 years. Floyd worked at Eaton Corporation in Kearney. Ila Mae worked at banks in both Nelson and Kearney. The Vires have a son and two daughters. Their son Bruce and his wife Lorain live in Imperial, NE where they are both teachers at Chase County High. Bruce and Lorain have three children - Travis, Tara, and Mitchell, and five grandchildren. Daughter Rhonda and her husband Cal Kazebeer, live here in Lincoln. Rhonda is a registered nurse and manages the Home Health program at St. Elizabeth's. Cal is a pilot, but he's recovering right now from a serious motorcycle accident. The Kazebeers have two daughters. Ila Mae and Floyd's second daughter, Kaylene Vires lives in Gillette, Wyoming. She worked for a number of years for Fed-X, but she is now going to school to become a conductor on freight trains. She is very excited about her new career. Floyd and Ila Mae moved into Legacy Terrace at the end of January. Their 11-year-old Shelty dog, named Libby, came along and provides good companionship and care for the couple. Ila Mae was raised in the Christian church; and the couple was active in the Baptist church until moving to Legacy Terrace. Prayer Focus 1   Elmwood Christian, Rev. Mark Sheldon 8   Verdon Christian, Pastor Lesa Eichenberger 15 East Lincoln Christian, Rev. Dr. Rebecca Brown 22 Alma First Christian, Rev. Larry Doubet 29 Grand Island First Christian, Rev. Dr. George Mullins, Interim   Upcoming Events Regular Meetings 2    Friendship Bridge, 7 pm 9    General Board, 7 pm 16  Memorial Committee, 7 pm 24  PRC, 7 pm 30  Worship Committee, 7 pm Every Week Sundays - Sunday School all ages, 9:15 am Coffee Fellowship, 10:15 am Music for Kids, 10:15 am WWJD Crew, 7 pm Wednesdays - Bible Study, 10 am Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm Thursdays - Bible Study, 7 pm Other Important Dates Dedication of Food Pantry Items - Items that have been donated for the Northeast Pantry will be dedicated on Sunday morning, April 1 and then taken by the Buell Reliable Transport Service to Bethany Christian Church. Thanks, all, for your generosity in sharing, and a special thanks to George and Maxine for their regular ministry for the Pantry. Holy Week Services set ­ As described on the front page, here are the dates and events that are planned: Palm Sunday worship - 10:45 am, Sunday, April 1 Maundy Thursday meal and worship - potluck supper beginning at 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 5. (Please bring a scarf or covering for your head.) Good Friday - No services planned. Time for meditation. Friday, April 6 Butterfly Picnic and Easter Egg Hunt - 11 am, Saturday, April 7. Set-up begins at 9 am. Invite the grandchildren and come! Easter Sunrise Service - 7 am, Sunday, April 8 Easter Morning Breakfast - hosted by Jack Rosecrans, 8:15 am, Sunday, April 8 Easter Morning Sunday School - classes for all ages, 9:15 am, Sunday, April 8 Easter Morning Worship - 10:45 am, Sunday, April 8 Practice for Maundy Thursday Service - At 2 pm on Sunday, Apr. 1, those who are participating in the Maundy Thursday service will meet at HCC to go through their parts. Communion to be shared with shut-in members - Either on Sunday, Apr. 1, or by special arrangement with our members, the Elders and Members of the Diaconate will be traveling to the homes of our shut-in members to share communion. Tim and Diane Fonderlin to share tsunami relief stories at HCC -- On Sunday, April 15, we will be honored to host missionaries Tim and Diane Fonderlin, who have been working with Habitat for Humanity in Southeast Asia in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami. The Fonderlins will provide the morning message during worship and will also be our guests at a noon fellowship dinner following church. We won't want to miss this important day. Bring a covered dish when you come for worship. With two refrigerators and two ovens, we should be able to accommodate everyone's food items through the worship time. Men's Retreat planned at Ashland, NE on Sat., Apr. 21 -- The Fonderlins will also be the featured speakers at the Nebraska Men's Spiritual Retreat. The date is Saturday, April 21, and the location is the First Christian Church in Ashland. The registration fee is $25, which includes lunch and refreshments. Registrations need to be called in to the CCN office by Thursday, April 12 Songfest Worship set for April 22nd -- Since April has five Sundays, we plan to celebrate worship with song -- lots of songs. Be thinking of some favorites you'd like to sing, and plan on a great day. Kick-off Supper and Information Sharing set for Sunday evening, April 22nd -- I hope that you all received a copy of the "Contact Extra" telling about the plans for repairing the foundation of the church. On April 22nd, a 5:30 pm supper at the church is planned to begin our campaign to finance this repair project. Supper is free! All you need to bring is yourselves. Tony Naug from Thrasher Basement Systems will be joining us to go over the plans for the repairs. The Foundation Repair Committee will present ideas for the fund-raising, and our "thermometer" to mark progress on the fund-raising will be unveiled. This will be a fun and interesting evening - time to get questions answered and share thoughts. The fund raising campaign will be going on through June 3rd, after which we will negotiate for the loan that we are able to support and get the date set for the repairs. FYI Week of Compassion Offering totaled $408 -- HCC's 2007 contributions were sent in during March, along with our regularly budgeted gift to Disciples Mission Fund. We have received a note of thanks for our gifts. Easter Offering to be received April 1, 8, and 15 -- Through the Easter Special Offering, we extend our mission into neighborhoods nearby and in more than 90 developing countries. We meet spiritual and physical needs as mission partners. We provide food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education and pastoral care in neighborhoods both in our country and all over the world through our Disciples mission partners. As we will hear from the Fonderlins, we pool our resources with other Disciples and do so much more than one congregation might do alone. Together, we repair some of the world's brokenness and embody the hope of redemption in the lives of those we are called to serve in Jesus name. Last year, our HCC Easter offering totaled $458. In 2005, 2004, and 2002, we went over $500. Let's see if we can't break that $500 mark again this year. Thank You --Your Gifts Change Lives! Shorts from the Board Finances are very tight, with so many week-end storms and church being canceled one Sunday during February. Members are urged to catch up their gifts to the church if possible. Elders discussing ways to help with pastoral ministry; looking at mentoring new potential Elders. Property committee authorized to hire help for one day to rake and clean yard under Mike Yost's supervision. Approved Mike Yost painting nursery and youth room. Spiritual Life/Evangelism working on ways to involve new people in fellowship activities. Worship Committee - Holy Week services planned; thanks to Bobbi Buchanan for shampooing nursery carpet. Friendship Bridge working on Butterfly Picnic. Nursery Committee has candidates to interview for nursery attendant position. $500 requested to help last immigrant family with deposits and rent ($370 needed right away). Builders Club donated $250; Youth $50; additional to come from Pancake Feed proceeds. WWJD Crew News In March, the Youth Crew met each Sunday night, a welcome change after a snowy February. The Crew averages between 10-15 participants from second grade through high school. A special thanks to the church and especially to Mike Yost for our freshly painted youth room. It makes it an even more special place. In April, in addition to our regular meetings, we are continuing to work on our mission focus. On April 6, we hope to tour the Back to the Bible World Headquarters on Cornhusker Highway. We have contacted Global Ministries/Division of Overseas Ministries for a video and information about the Disciples mission efforts. The youth also have offered to provide yard clean-up at the church on Friday, April 13. Any church member or neighborhood resident who would like to schedule a yard clean-up this spring may contact Roger at 475-6558. A free-will donation to defray youth camp and activities expenses is requested if possible. Kamp Kaleo schedules set ­ The following schedule shows camping opportunities available for the summer at Kamp Kaleo: - Primary Camp (kids entering 2nd & 3rd grade), July 5-7 - Junior Camp (grades 4-6), July 15-20 - Jr. High Camp (grades 7-8), June 17-22 - Sr. High Camp (grades 9-12), June 1­15 - Focus Camp (grades 8-12), July 8-13 - Kaleo Calamus Canoe Quest (grades 7-12), June 22-25 - Earth Camp (grades 4-12), June 24-29 - Young Adult Retreat (post high school), Aug. 3-5 Early bird registrations are due April 1 and will receive a $10 discount. The Board has approved scholarships for young people from the church family attending Kamp Kaleo of * the cost. For more information, see Roger, Curt, or Giovanna. In Our Church Family Our thoughts and prayers are with Duayne Yost and his family with the death of his aunt Lillie Suck of Palmer, Nebraska on February 27th. Duayne and Dori were able to attend the memorial service in Mullen with other family members. Our prayers are also with Anita Koppert and family upon the death of her husband Gilbert in Omaha on March 6. Anita's parents Myron and Ann France were long-time members at HCC, and Anita and her brother Myron grew up in the Havelock church. Robert Lindholm of Valparaiso, NE also passed away recently, and our thoughts are with his wife Gladys and the family. The Lindholms attended church at HCC for a year or so back in the 1990's when their little home church of many years closed its doors. Our sympathies are with Lola Trosper, whose sister-in-law died recently from cancer. You're in our thoughts and prayers, Lola. We send joyous Easter greetings to our shut-in members: Bill Adams, Elaine and Keith Althouse, Jim Donaldson, Beverly Helmkamp, Katheleen Lass, Alta Perkinton, Don Riblett, and Irene Sewell. We pray that God's love will fill your hearts with joy this Easter season. We are also keeping in mind our young people serving in the military, including Jeremy Bickford, Missy Bickford, Greg Bissell, Vern Blackwell, Cody Carlison, Mike Keith, Josh Markle, and Jake Whitaker. We continue to pray for your safety and for God's abiding presence with you. We continue our prayers for Jean Holt, who underwent surgery on March 24th. Jean, we're all thinking of you and hoping for a good recovery. Our prayers are with Hope Bickford, Mary Bickford, Steve Miller, and Eric Booe as they face employment concerns. We rejoice with Glen Buchanan that he has found a new job. Belated congratulations to Patrick and Naomi Peacock, on the birth of a son ­ Joseph Branden Peacock on February 2. He was a good-sized lad at 8 lbs. 9 oz., 20 inches long. Brothers Moses and Diego are excited to have him home, and Grandma Anna and Grandpa Curt couldn't be prouder! Congratulations to Julie Hefner on excellent grades again in the Winter Quarter! And she's taking tough courses, too. Good work, Kiddo. Shandra Yost has returned from another mission trip to help with Hurricane Katrina repairs. We hope to hear more about her trip soon. March Kudos go to . . . Mike Yost for the great paint job in the nursery and the youth room! Jack Rosecrans and the Nursery Committee for excellent work in finding a nursery attendant and in overseeing renovation of the nursery. Deb Herman, for the outstanding costumes for the animals for the children's sermons during Lent and for the adult costumes for the Maundy Thursday service. Steve and Teresa Miller for yard clean-up work - doesn't the yard and the prayer garden look nice? All who helped with the Pancake/ French Toast Supper ­ we raised $270! Several who have already sent in gifts toward the foundation repair. Thanks, folks!!!! In Closing Kristina Nimmich has shared a poem she wrote during a time of worship.             Thank you, Kristina. HIM Pieces of hope, shattered by one. Fixed by another, one like the sun. Above me he stays, I will see him one day. I will walk hand in hand, with the one in command. Broken by one, fixed by The One. Yet always whole, until He is done.   Calendar: April 2007 1 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee, Kids Music 10:45 - Worship Palm Sunday 7 pm - WWJD Crew 2 - Monday 7 pm - Friendship Bridge 3 - Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm - Primary Election 4 - Wednesday 6:30 pm - Maundy Thursday practice 7 pm - Choir Practice 5 - Thursday 6:30 pm - Bethany / HCC Maundy Thursday Service at HCC - Potluck and Worship Service] 6 - Good Friday 7 - Saturday 9 am - Set up for egg hunt 11 am - Butterfly Picnic and Easter Egg Hunt 8 - Sunday 7 am - Sunrise Service 8:15 Breakfast 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee 10:45 - Worship 7 pm - CYF, WWJD Crew 9 - Monday 7 pm - General Board Meeting 11 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible study 7 pm - Choir Practice 12 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 15 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee, Kids' Music 10:45 - Worship 12 Noon - Potluck 7 pm - WWJD Crew 16 - Monday 7 pm - Memorial Committee 18 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible study 7 pm - Choir Practice 19 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 21 - Saturday 10 am - 12 noon - Regional Meeting at HCC, 9 am - 6:30 pm - Men's Retreat at Ashland 22 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee 10:45 - Songfest Worship 5:30 pm - Kickoff Supper 7 pm - WWJD Crew 23 - Monday 24 - Tuesday 7 pm - PRC 25 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - Choir Practice 26 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 29 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee, Kid's Music 10:45 - Worship 7 pm - WWJD Crew 30 - Monday 7 pm - Worship committee   Newsletter Archive Serving During February: Elders: Presiding - Anna Peacock Shut-in Communion - Jack Rosecrans, Sharon Jordal Members of the Diaconate: Preparing - Steve Miller Serving - Jennifer Phillips, Jean and Ron Uarich Shut-in Communion - Jean and Ron Uarich Worship Leader: Joe Herman Greeters: Les and Marjorie Beaman: Darrell and Fran Plumb Editor - Jean Dale Copying and Mailing - Anna Peacock Web-site Editor - Curt Peacock Mailing Labels - John Dale

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