"Contact" the Havelock Christian Church Newsletter January, 2007 We Count Our Blessings We celebrate the joy of having our family grow, as Les and Marjorie Beaman transferred their membership to HCC on December 10th. It's something of a homecoming for Les. He served as the pastor of our congregation from 1979-1988. Marjorie maintains her ties with her home congregation in Oklahoma, but joins our family as well. A special warm welcome to Les and Marjorie. It was a privilege to participate as church family at Judy Nyhoff's baptism into Christ on December 17th. We rejoice in the opportunity to surround her with love and support in this significant decision in her life. Roger Hammons' Health is Improving Whatever mysterious infection that struck Roger last December following his kidney transplant seems to have found him again this December. What started as the cold and sore throat so many of us were fighting in early December turned treacherous for Roger, and he ended up in the hospital fighting for his life again. In spite of the doctors' best efforts to isolate the cause, they're still not sure what it is. But from life threatening circumstances, Roger has again emerged. He was transferred from the hospital to Madonna on December 27th to recover his strength. He's almost back to normal again and ready to be back doing the work of the Lord. We praise God for this gift of healing once again. We continue to keep Roger, Barbara, Nikki and Eric, Jessica and Marc in our thoughts and prayers. It's been another long, tough haul. Advent Activities Bring Joy From our Chrismon worship service on December 3, through the Christmas Eve service, HCC has been filled with members, family, and guests this year. The Senior Christmas party on December 9th featured beautiful decorations, joyous singing, delicious food, and good fellowship. A merry group of carolers brought joy to our homebound friends on December 10th. The Christmas program on December 17th displayed once again the many talents of our members; and a number of our families had out-of-town family and friends with them for the candlelight Christmas Eve service. We rejoice in God's gift of his Son coming as a little child to remind us of the hope, joy, peace, and love that God intends for his people. Joyful News from our Friends at Verdon Duayne Yost received a call from our friends at the Verdon church, sharing the good news that 53 people were in attendance at their Christmas Eve service! They remember the encouragement from HCC and other congregations when their attendance was very low. The congregation has new life and is actively engaged in sharing the good news of God's love. Pastor's Ponderings At the rummage sale in November, a visitor asked some of our members what our church believed. This sent the members calling for the pastor to explain and answer the visitor's questions. This reminded me that many people do not have a clue as to what the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) believes, nor do they even know that we are a denomination founded in the United States. This visitor's questions got a few of us to talking about what we know about our heritage and our beliefs as a church. Thus, I began to think about what is the best way for all of us to learn about our history and understand the characteristics of Disciple's theology, Christology and church traditions ­ the answer preach a series of sermons about our basic beliefs. Therefore beginning Sunday, January 14 and ending on Sunday, February 16, I will begin discussing the basic beliefs of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in a sermon series called "Basic Beliefs of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)." Together we will learn what we as a denomination believe about Trinity, Community of God, Ministry & Mission, Scripture & Faith, Baptism, and Communion. Be sure to mark your calendar to come and learn who and what we believe as Disciples. Finally, I want to thank everyone for all your participation and help with the Advent/Christmas Season. I choose not to list names for fear that I would forget someone. Please know that I love all of you and your willingness to be servants of the church. We are a truly blessed congregation with hard workers. Glad to be your pastor, Giovanna   Dates to Remember January Birthdays 3    Lester Woodrum       Mark Dale-Thompson 7    Teresa Miller       Wilma Staberg 10  Dori Yost       Ron Uarich       Claudien Egbarts 11 Dwayne Peacock       Peg Hutchison 12  David Barnes 14  Ellis Willadsen       Frances Young 24  Jean Holt 25  Scott Cunning       Kate Robbins 26  Merlin Dana   January Anniversaries 6    Giovanna and Robert Arnold 13  Jan and Dan Davis   A Word About Our Honorees Birthday Folks Born in Nebraska City, Lester Woodrum  moved to Havelock with his family at an early age. He graduated from Havelock High School in 1940, a member of the varsity football team and lettering in track. He began working at the Burlington shortly after high school, and when he retired after 44 years, he was Assistant General Foreman of the material yard. He joined the Army in 1942, serving in the European theater from 1943-1945. He and Virginia were married when he was home on leave in August of 1943. After the war years, Les also did some moonlighting, working at the Joyo Theater as projectionist for a number of years. The Woodrums have four children, Susan, Peggy, David, and JoAnn, all of whom live in the Lincoln area. There are 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Over the years, Les has been active in Scouting, PTA, and served on the Burlington Credit Union Board. He's been active at HCC for a long time, helping with many yard clean-up and church cleaning projects and participating in many other special events. According to the great pictures in the Dec. 31 Celebrate, Les is celebrating birthday #85.  Mark-Dale Thompson was the first baby born in Clarke County, Iowa in 1967. He spent his first 10 years in Iowa and Missouri, where John was serving churches, with frequent visits to the Walters and Dale grandparents in Lincoln. In 1977, we moved to Lincoln, where Mark graduated from Lincoln Northeast and the University of Nebraska. In search of new horizons, he moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 1990, where he has been ever since. In Kansas, he completed another college degree, this time from Baker University in business and accounting. He works for a family rental firm in Lawrence and is very active in the Lawrence Wesleyan Church. He is dad to Pierce and Chase and is devoted to his sidekick Larry the Dog and the five cats who complete the family. Teresa Miller was born in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High School. She met Steve on a blind date that Steve says was the best thing that ever happened to him. Steve joined the Navy in 1968, but he came back to marry his sweetheart in 1970. Teresa was able to be with him in California for about a year during his Navy career. After returning to Lincoln, the youngsters came along - Eric and Gina. Teresa had one of the hardest but most rewarding jobs of all ­ she was a stay-at-home Mom. In addition to raising the children and providing a Christian home for not only the Miller kids but their friends, Teresa also cared for both of her parents until their deaths. Once the children were raised, the grandchildren arrived, and now Teresa is taking care of Marissa (age 8), Joshua (age 5), Owen (age 2). Teresa and Steve have been part of the HCC family for several years now. Steve is chair of the property committee, and he and Teresa have spent countless hours working on the prayer garden and the other beautiful plantings around the church. Wilma Staberg was born in Falls City, NE and moved to Lincoln with her family when she was a child. She started school at Belmont Elementary, but soon transferred to Havelock when her father began working for the Burlington. The Staberg family lived across the street from Wilma's on Platte Ave., and the oldest brother Elmer found his way to Wilma's door before they graduated from high school. The two were married in 1938. Elmer spent all of his working life at Gooch Mills, where he worked as truck dispatcher. Wilma stayed home and raised three sons - Larry, Neil, and Dwayne. The Staberg family moved to the house on Colfax when the boys were young, and in the 1960's, they were instrumental in locating the site for the current church building. Wilma will be celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house on Sunday, January 7, from 2-4 at Legacy Terrace. She has six grandchildren and six great grandchildren, with another one on the way. Dori Yost was born in Lincoln and went to school at Huntington Elementary and Lincoln Northeast. While at Northeast, Dori was a member of the Girls' Glee Club. Her first date with Duayne was for his Junior/Senior Prom. They were engaged a year later when Dori graduated from high school and were married in 1952. In the years before the children were born, Dori worked at the Lincoln News Agency. When the youngsters - Mike, Sheri, and Mark - came along, Dori stayed home to take care of them. Later, she worked for Montgomery Wards for 13 years, and then for Gateway Bank (which became Vistar, then Norwest, and now Wells Fargo) for 20 years until her retirement in 2000. In addition, she and Duayne have taught ceramics over the years, both in their own shop for awhile and at the Senior Center. Dori also does lots of handwork for the Yosts' annual boutiques. There are seven Yost grandchildren. Dori has been part of HCC for many years, and she contributes in so many ways ­ teaching Sunday School, active in women's work, choir, serving as Worship Chair, Special Events Chair, Chair of the Diaconate, Elder, member of Builders Club, member of Friendship Bridge, and active in practically all special events. Ron Uarich was born in Elizabeth NJ, where he grew up and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. While searching for a college, he came across information about Doane College in Crete, NE; so he took and chance and came west. He graduated from Doane in 1970. He taught for a short time and then enlisted in the Air Guard, where he spent 20 years until his retirement in 2003. He is now working at Offutt Air Force Base in a civilian capacity doing aircraft maintenance. He and Jean met through Jean's sister Joyce in August of 2002, and it was magic. Ron began attending church with Jean and joined HCC in the fall of 2002. None of us will forget the Sunday morning when he proposed to Jean at the end of the worship service, with all of us as witnesses. We counted down the months until the wedding in August of 2003, and we were privileged to be part of the renewal of their vows the following year. Ron has been a part of the Friendship Bridge, a Member of the Diaconate, sings in the Men's Chorus, has served as Lay Leader, and participates in many special events. If we listen carefully to the voice of Santa Claus who visits HCC, we might hear a familiar NJ accent. Ron has a brother in Beatrice and a nephew preparing for a career in the public power industry. He is delighted to be part of the ready-made family that Jean brought to their marriage. Claudien Egbarts was born in Elizabeth, Colorado. Her family moved to Lincoln when she was a child. Her father, Harold Marshall, worked for the Lincoln Public Schools. On October 1, 1955, she was married to Eugene Turek, and two daughters blessed the family - Mary and Debra. The family was very active in HCC as the girls were growing up, and we have been so blessed with them as part of our church, along with their families - the Bickfords and the Hermans. During the years at HCC, Claudien was involved in women's work, choir, and was a Sunday School teacher. She always delighted in helping with the Christmas program. We are reminded of Claudien and Gene every year as we set up the big Christmas tree, which was a gift in memory of Gene. Claudien now lives in Fairbury with her husband Harold Egbarts. She returns to HCC often for programs and special events involving her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. In her new church home in Fairbury, she is active in women's work and helps make quilts to assist in mission efforts overseas. Dwayne Peacock is the older son of Anna and Curt Peacock. Dwayne grew up in Lincoln and graduated from the Job Corps in Chadron, NE. Dwayne and his wife Ida attended worship regularly at HCC during the 1990's until they moved to Bennet, NE. The Peacocks have three children - Shayne, Destinee, and Nathan. Dwayne and the family now live in Falls City, NE, where Dwayne works as a welder. Peg Hutchison was born in rural Colorado and moved as a child to Sidney, NE. There she graduated from Sidney High School in 1941 and met her future husband Carl. She tells me Carl fell down at the skating rink and ended up in her lap. It must have turned out all right, as they were married in 1945, just as Carl was completing 3 * years with the Army Corps of Engineers. The Hutchisons were married on Christmas Day at Sidney First Christian Church. Carl's first business was a plumbing and heating business in Curtis, NE. Later, Carl managed bowling alleys in Curtis and Crete. When the family moved to Lincoln, Carl again opened a plumbing and heating business. Peg stayed home and raised daughter Peggy and son Carl, Jr. Later, she worked for the Better Business Bureau in Lincoln. Peggy now lives in Papillion and Carl, Jr., a graduate of UNL, is the Purchasing Agent for the University of Nebraska. Peg has been a part of the HCC family for nearly 20 years and recently transferred her membership from the Sidney Christian Church. She enjoys worship, Bible Study, and special events. She was a member of the Search Committee that called Pastor Giovanna. David Barnes grew up in the HCC family. His parents, Dean and Eva Barnes, were long-time members of Havelock Christian. David is a "Timothy" of the Havelock Christian Church, meaning that he is one of our own young people who went into the ministry. David began his learning about ministry at HCC under a very good teacher, the Rev. Merlin Dana. In the late 1950's and early 1960's, after returning from the service, David served as youth minister at HCC. He chose Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University for his seminary work and graduated in 1964. (Editor's note: the Barnes provided a welcoming presence for the Dales when we arrived in Ft. Worth for John to attend Brite in 1963 and have continued to be good friends through our years in the ministry and beyond.) David served churches in Texas, Iowa, Utah, and Colorado. He is now retired, and he and his wife Jenny live in Grand Junction, Colorado. Ellis Willadsen was born in Lincoln, spending his early years in the College View area of Lincoln. Later, he moved with his family to Greenwood, NE. The Willadsen family has seven children. The parents used an interesting naming convention for their children. The first child's initials were A and B, the second one's initials are C and D, Ellis's are E and F, and they continue through #7, Marie Nanette. (We understand that sister Marie is now with the U.S. State Department, working in Oslow, Norway, scheduled soon to move to Hong Kong.) Ellis graduated from Ashland High School. He attended UNL in the 1970's, where he met Diane (Westling) on a blind date, and the two were married in 1976 at HCC, where they were very active until their move to Greenwood. Ellis spent much of his working career at National Crane in Waverly. He is now retired. Diane continues teaching 4th grade with the Elmwood/ Murdock School District. The Willadsen's daughter Amy, a graduate of UNK, is a Deputy Sheriff with the Lancaster County Sheriff's department. Frances Young was born in Havelock, the sixth child in a family of seven. Her dad, Joe Young, worked for the Burlington. Frances tells me that her mother enrolled her in the Cradle Roll at the First Christian Church of Havelock when she was a month old. (That's a piece of history that I didn't know - our church apparently was named Havelock Christian Church after Havelock was annexed into Lincoln and it could no longer be called First Christian Church.) Frances went to Havelock School and graduated from Lincoln Northeast. After high school, she took a course at Lincoln School of Commerce (LSC) before becoming the bookkeeper for Sanitary Towel at 20th and N. After a number of years with the firm, she returned to school at LSC for another course, after which she took a job with the Lincoln Journal Star, where she worked until she retired to take care of her mother Lilly. She has done a good bit of traveling over the years, both to visit her sister, Esther Morris, in Fresno, CA, and other family members, and also on various tours through the bank. She has been to Branson, the Ozarks, and a number of places in Nebraska and Kansas. At HCC, Frances has been active in women's work, the Diaconate, choir, Builders Club, and has served as both Financial Secretary and Treasurer. Jean Holt grew up in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln Northeast. She attended Nebraska Wesleyan for a year and later graduated from Lincoln School of Commerce. In 1958, she married and moved to California, and later to Oregon, where she lived for 32 years. Mostly a stay-at-home Mom, Jean was very active in the Beaverton Christian Church, where she was a youth leader, taught Sunday School, and helped with the junior high youth program. She was elected to the Beaverton School Board, of which she was a member for 13 years. During that time, she was a part of the school board's budget committee. Her children are Terry, Richard, Bryan, and Beverly. She has seven grandchildren. In 1996, she returned to Lincoln to help care for her mother, Helen Donaldson, and her brother Jim. Since returning to HCC, she has served as an elder, Chair of the Elders, and on the Search Committee. She has worked for the YWCA and continues to work for the Grand Lodge. She finds many ways to provide ministry, not only through the church but also through her work and at the cooperative where she lives. Scott Cunning was born in Lincoln. He attended school at West Lincoln Elementary, Goodrich Junior High, and graduated from Lincoln High. He went on to graduate from UNL with a degree in Journalism in 2002. His sport and his passion growing up was bowling, and he won many awards, as well as scholarships to help with his education. In 2005, Scott married Anne Huffman from Omaha. The couple lives in Omaha, where Scott works for X O's, doing sports-related computer programs. While growing up at HCC, Scott was active in Sunday School, Kids' Night Out, and Junior Choir. Scott transferred his membership to Anne's home church in Omaha following their marriage. Kate Robbins was born in Lincoln, and she attended grade school through high school at Havelock. After high school, Kate married her sweetheart Bob. While he was in the service, she followed him wherever she could, so the couple saw a lot of different parts of the country. Back in Lincoln, Kate worked for Elgin Watch Company for 8 * years. Later, she went to National Business School in Lincoln for some additional secretarial training, and spent the next 26 years as the secretary at Norwood Park School. The Robbins' have one son Michael, who is an engineer for the Burlington-Northern. Kate's daughter-in-law Hyla is a nurse practitioner. Michael and Hyla live on an acreage near Martel, NE. Katie's middle name is "golfing." She, Maxine Gillespie, and June Harman formed a three-some for golf years ago, and they had so much fun, their husbands later decided to join them in self-defense. Their favorite course was Hidden Valley, owned by Carl Dietrich, a friend of Bob's. Although she doesn't play as often as she used to, Katie is still out on the course fairly often. She has been part of the HCC family for a long time. She is active in worship, has served as greeter for us on many occasions, and participates in many special events. Merlin Dana will be 89 this year, and what an interesting person! He was born in Geneva, Nebraska. At that time, his father ran a car shop in Geneva. The family later moved to the country, and Merlin finished 8th grade in country school. In later years, Merlin attended Manhattan Bible College, and served the church at Virginia, NE for three years before coming to Havelock as pastor in 1943. While at Havelock, Merlin continued his education with courses in philosophy and religion from Nebraska Wesleyan and additional training at Cotner School of Religion. Merlin's first wife Merle died of cancer in 1949. He and Jean were married in September of 1951. Following Merlin's pastorate at HCC, he became manager of the printing operation at Notifier Corporation, where he was employed for almost 30 years. In 1980, the family became interested in raising rabbits. Since then, raising, showing, and judging rabbits has become more than a hobby - it is another full-time business for the Dana's. Merlin and Jean have four children, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Anniversaries Giovanna and Bob Arnold are about to celebrate 17 years of marriage. Giovanna is from Dallas, TX and Bob is from Houston. Following her undergraduate degree at TCU, Giovanna continued her seminary studies at Brite Divinity School. Bob, a graduate of the University of Texas, was also attending seminary at Brite when they met. The couple married at Giovanna's home church, Western Heights Christian Church in Garland, TX. Since their marriage, the Arnolds have served churches in Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and now NE. Rachael joined the family while they were in Illinois, and Zachary was born in Moberly, Missouri. Giovanna picked a special day in the life of the church (Epiphany) for their wedding so that the two ministers wouldn't have any problem remembering the date. Dan and Jan Davis will be celebrating on January 13th. The Davis' came to Lincoln a number of years ago when Dan was called to serve on the Regional Staff of the Christian Church in Nebraska. We were blessed to have the Davis' as part of our church family for several years. Dan is now pastoring the Hallam UCC Church, and Jan is a long-time language teacher at Scott Middle School. Prayer Focus 7    Scottsbluff First Christian, Rev. Michael Stein 14  Shubert Christian and Verdon Christian, Rev. Lesa Eichenberger 21  SouthPointe Christian, Rev. Craig Walls 28  Regional Office Staff, Dr. Kenneth Moore, Regional Minister   Upcoming Events Regular Meetings 3    Elders, 8 pm 8    General Board, 7 pm 20  Builders Club, 9 am 23  PRC, 7 pm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sundays - WWJD Crew, 7 pm Wednesdays - Bible Study, 10 am - Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm Thursdays - Bible Study, 10 am Installation of Officers set for January 7 - During the worship service on the first Sunday of January, the 2007 officers will be installed with the congregation's blessings and support. Food Bank Gifts to be dedicated on first Sunday - As is our custom, we will bring forward our gifts for the Food Pantry to be dedicated on January 7th. A list is posted near the pantry shelves of the special needs at the Pantry each month. Please know that all food gifts are welcome, and gifts of cash marked for the Pantry may be given as well. A BIG thanks to all who remember this ministry each and every month. Planning Session to be held on January 14th - The Board will meet for planning time at 4 pm on Sunday, Jan. 14th, at Moderator Jack Rosecrans' home. Bring your pencils with erasers, your good ideas, and a few munchies to share. Anyone who would like to participate in the planning for the first half of the new year is welcome to attend. Martin Luther King Day is January 15th - This is an important day in our community for recommitting ourselves to racial harmony. The church office will be closed for the holiday. Other special events may be announced following the planning session - Watch the weekly church bulletins and listen for announcements in the coming weeks. FYI Christmas Offering stands at $750 ­ Thanks to all who have contributed to the Christmas Offering for 2006. As you may recall, all of the money contributed through the Christmas Offering goes to support our local Region - which includes Dr. Ken Moore and his staff, the Cotner programs, Kamp Kaleo, youth ministries, college ministries, men's and women's programs, and much more. If you have not had the opportunity to contribute to this important offering, it's not too late. Just mark Christmas Offering on your check or envelope, and it will go to the right place. For several years now, we've gone over $800, so I'm hoping HCC can come through again. 2007 Church calendars available ­ If you have not yet gotten your church calendar, there are some left at the church. If you can't get there to pick one up and haven't received one by mail, give the church office a call, and we'll see that you get one. They are very pretty this year, and you'll think about your church family all year long. Church pledges still coming in - Following Commitment Sunday, our Financial Secretary Joe Herman reported that 12 pledges had been received, with amounts pledged being up some for most of them. If you have not turned in your pledge yet, we hope you will do so. Not everyone who gives regularly fills out a pledge sheet, and that's all right too. We're grateful for each and every gift. Although finances are always tight, we have managed in 2006 to meet our obligations, and we are so thankful for all who give of resources, talents, love, and prayers in support of the ministry of HCC. Shorts from the Board Financial picture generally positive. We're running short on dedicated fund source to make payments on the copier. Monthly payments are $115. New offering envelopes will be ordered for 2007. Giovanna thanked all for participating in the Advent activities and asked us to remember those in prayer with problems at this time of year. Diaconate schedule still in process - Gene Seibert will notify members of their responsibilities. Worship Chair Dori Yost reported lots of new things added for Advent decorations. The sanctuary is beautiful. Decorations will be taken down Jan. 13. Graffiti defacing the cornerstone was reported to police. There's no way to repair damage. Funds are needed for youth mission trip. Youth will be having fund raising events. Payments due in January to hold slots open. New Advent candles purchased with Memorial funds at a cost of just over $500. These will be permanent - use oil to burn. Thanks to Gene Seibert for doing rewiring to move computer into Giovanna's office, also for dimmer switches in the sanctuary. Due to Roger's illness, Nikki Hammons has asked us to search for another person to take care of the church nursery. HCC Scholarships for Second Semester Planned - For our folks attending postsecondary institutions, there will be scholarships provided to help out with the cost of tuition and books. Last semester, scholarships went to Shandra Yost, Kayla Yost, and Julie Hefner. We are very proud of our students and are glad to be part of their continuing education.   In Our Church Family Our hearts go out to Katheleen Lass and her family with the death of Tony on December 5. Tony and Katheleen were had just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Katheleen remains at the Millard Good Samaritan Center. We send our first of the year greetings to our shut-in members: Keith and Elaine Althouse, Don Riblett, Alta Perkinton, Beverly Helmkamp, Jim Donaldson, JoAnn Brown, Derald Bickford, Irene Sewell, and Katheleen Lass. We were glad to see many of you on our caroling rounds, but sorry to miss you, Don and Derald, because of illness at Lancaster Manor. We hope all these colds and flu are on their way out, and you'll be enjoying the bright landscape from our new snowfall. Our thoughts and prayers are very much with our friends Don and Kay Koch, and Jeremy Koch and his three young daughters, with the sudden unexpected death of daughter-in-law, wife, and mother Shana Koch on December 27th. The Koch family is very active at Southview Christian Church, and both Bob and Giovanna have been providing comfort and ministry to the family in the last few days. Shana's memorial service was held at Southview on December 29th. Our prayers are with Shana's parents and the rest of the family too. Les and Marjorie Beaman are in our thoughts and prayers with Les's recent hospitalization. We're glad to hear that he is home now. Take care, Les. Roger's doing much better! After just a short stay at Madonna, Roger Hammons will be coming home on Friday, January 5th. Thank you all for prayers, cards, and visits during Roger's illness. We're so glad you're coming home, Roger! Our thoughts are with so many of our members who have been fighting colds and flu during the Advent season. It's been a bad year already. We hope the snow settles the germs down so we can all get back to normal again. It was wonderful to see so many families together over the holidays. A particularly joyous celebration was the gathering of all of the Buell family for three wonderful days together at the Rogers House Bed and Breakfast. The family worshiped together with George and Maxine for the Christmas Eve service. Congratulations to Glen and Bobbi Buchanan with the birth of a new grandson in early December. The family traveled to Beatrice to meet the latest family member and reported that he was just perfect! Congratulations to Zachary Arnold on being named to All-City Honor Band for middle-school students. The Woodrum family enjoyed a visit with granddaughter Jamie Lynn Peterson over the holidays. Jamie continues in our prayers as she progresses through her chemo therapy treatments. December Kudos go to . . . All who helped with decorating the sanctuary for Advent, including Dori Yost, Duayne Yost, Mike Yost, Les Beaman, George Buell, Glenn Buchanan, Bobbi Buchanan, Jack Rosecrans, Minnie Stephens, Giovanna Arnold, Cody Hefner, Deb Herman, Daniel Herman, Jean Dana, Lola Trosper, and Kent Wassung. Mike Yost for the new holders for the Advent banners. Those families who helped with the Advent Candle lighting during the Sundays of Advent and for the Christmas Eve Service, and for those who participated in the Chrismon service. The carolers who sang for our shut-in families. All who participated in the Christmas pageant. A special thanks to Dori Yost for laundering, starching, and ironing all the old costumes, and to Deb Herman for her beautiful Joseph costume, the little shepherd costumes, and the baby Jesus outfit. The Builders Club, for the delicious Christmas Dinner. The Friendship Bridge, for the gifts for everyone following the Christmas program. Santa and his elves Merry and Christmas, who helped deliver the gifts on Dec. 17th. Pastor Giovanna, for all of her extra efforts during the season of Advent. We are so fortunate to have such a good and caring pastor, who works so hard on our behalf. Those who provided poinsettias to enhance the beauty of the sanctuary, including Bob and Giovanna Arnold in memory of their parents and loved ones; Glen and Bobbie Buchanan, in memory of Bobbie's parents, their great nephew Aaron Peterson, their twins born at rest, and cousin Connie Robertson; Jack Rosecrans in memory of Joyce Rosecrans and Don and Verna Bowers; and John and Jean Dale, in memory of Merlin and Elizabeth Walters and Clyde and Blanche Dale. (Please, if we missed recognizing someone's gift, let us know for the February Contact.) Virginia Woodrum, who has so faithfully provided treats for the youngsters and all of us during the coffee fellowship time throughout the year. Virginia, we sometimes forget to say thank you, but we really appreciate all of the wonderful treats and the special loving touches you provide - from May baskets, to treats for each special day on the calendar, to the ever popular gummy worms for the kiddos. Shandra Yost for her help with the children's times during the Advent season. Jean Holt, Jack Rosecrans, and Mike Yost who filled in as worship leaders while Giovanna was on vacation December 31st. Brandi Van Deusen, Hope Bickford and Shannon Peacock for their beautiful solos during the Advent season. Aren't we blessed with wonderful talent in our church family? Joe Herman, Judy Seibert, Kristina Nimmich, and Lacy Nimmich who provide such good care for our little ones during church. Isn't it amazing how much good we can do when we all work together through God's love?       Calendar: January 2007 1 - Monday New Years Day 3 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - Elders 8 pm - Elders 4 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible study 5 - Friday 6 - Saturday Epiphany Giovanna and Bob's Anniversary 7 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Kids Music and Coffee 10:45 - Worship      Installation of Officers 8 - Monday 7 pm - General Board Meeting 9 - Tuesday 7:30 am - Walkers 10 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - choir practice 11 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 12 - Friday 13 - Saturday 10 am - Redecorate the Sanctuary Party 14 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Kids Music and coffee 10:45 - Worship 4 pm. - planning session 15 - Monday Martin Luther King Day 16 - Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible study 7 pm - Choir practice 18 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 19 - Friday 20 - Saturday Builders Club 21 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School Pastor's Class 10:15 - Music for Kids and Coffee 10:45 - Worship 22 - Monday 23 - Tuesday 7 pm - PRC meeting 24 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - Choir Practice 25 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 26 - Friday 27 - Saturday 28 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Coffee 10:45 - Worship 29 - Monday 30 - Tuesday 31 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - Choir Practice   Newsletter Archive Serving During January: Elders: Presiding - John Dale Shut-in Communion - Dori Yost, Roger Hammons Members of the Diaconate: Preparing - to be notified by Gene Seibert Serving - to be notified Shut-in Communion - to be notified Worship Leader: Ron Uarich Greeters: George and Maxine Buell Editor - Jean Dale Copying and Mailing - Anna Peacock Web-site Editor - Curt Peacock Mailing Labels - John Dale

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