"Contact" the Havelock Christian Church Newsletter September, 2006 Reaching Out to Share the Good News On Sunday, September 17, we are placing a special emphasis on inviting friends to come with us to church. Inviting someone can be as simple as offering a ride, asking someone to sit with you, greeting them as they come in, or maybe arranging to go to lunch together after church. Let's make a special effort to make someone feel that special warm welcome that opens the door to hearing about God's love. Members may pick up postcards to send to friends, extending an invitation to HCC on September 17th. Throughout July, the children at HCC have been helping collect coins and dollar bills for the "Christmas in July" offering. On Sunday, August 6th, they presented HCC's offering to Dr. Ken Moore. The offering will help the Region meet its budget for the year. Our regional outreach giving helps minister to our area churches, provides youth camp programming, educational opportunities for church leaders and pastors, campus ministries, men's and women's leadership, new church development, and much more. The check presented to Dr. Moore was for $126.31. Good job, HCC; and thank you, Kiddo's! Kamp Kaleo Junk Jaunt planned for September 22-24 at Burwell As a fund raiser for our youth camp near Burwell, Nebraska, we'll be participating in the 3rd annual Junk Jaunt, a 220-mile perpetual yard sale/flea market along Highways 11, 91 and 2, which will pass through Burwell, NE. For more details, see article in the "FYI" section. Neighborhood Carnival to be held Saturday, Sept. 30 The Friendship Bridge group is sponsoring the third annual neighbor- hood carnival. The train is ready for riders and the ducks are all in a row for a swim. Here are some ways you can help. We need: baked goods for the bake sale table, 2-liter bottles of pop for the pop walk, craft items to sell, and Lots of helpers. The carnival hours are 11 am to 3 pm, and we'll need folks to help with games, selling tickets, serving the luncheon, manning the bake sale table, etc. A sign-up sheet is located on the table at the back of the sanctuary. Pick a time and activity where you can help, and sign up! We have lots of fun events planned for all ages - from toddlers to adults. Bring your grandkids, your neighbors, and come enjoy a great day of fun and fellowship. Pastor's Ponderings What is your dream for Havelock Christian Church? On Sunday, August 6, 2006, we began the discovery process of who we are as a church, our core values, as well as our dreams for the future. It was a wonderful opportunity to truly listen and discuss our ideas about our church. We cherish these core values: Smaller is better (not a mega church), Family aspect is important, Small church, big hearts, Size issues? What do we do? Come broken, leave fixed, "Think outside of the box" regarding our facility and placement in the Havelock community, Nurture each other, Cared and loved, Building friendships, new friendships, Communion every Sunday in Disciples churches is a plus, Being the church for one another in times of concern and joy. This is how we describe Our Church: Unconditional love, Family, Caring, Home, Genuine, Friendship, The whole package, Giving, Understanding, Cohesive, Growing in God's love, Compassion Responsive Whole Loving, as well as caring, Youth Acceptance, Wonderful, warm, welcoming Forgiving, Welcoming with open arms, Belonging, Lasting friendships, Supportive. These are our Dreams and Wishes for Our Church: Every chair filled, Finishing unfinished projects of the building, New facility, Strong youth program, More youth - teens and kids, Church bell - calling people to church, Evaluation of programs and activities of the church (example, music), Look at change - new way of doing things, Youth Room, storage unit, Balance of change and traditions, Inter-generational spiritual growth, Focus on Everyone - whole church, Men's and women's fellowship groups, Be church for each person's needs, Continued dreams and prayers for our pastor and the congregation, A building where each place has its purpose, not having to rearrange the furniture all the time. Now comes the time for us to begin the process of turning our ideas and dreams into a plan for our future. If you have a passion for making one of these dreams become a reality, please contact Moderator Mike Yost,. We hope to form a long-range planning task force to make our dreams a reality. This is an exciting time in the life of our church family; we have a few challenges to overcome and dreams to blossom into existence as we seek to serve God in our community. Love"Y'all." In Christ, Pastor Giovanna   September Scriptures, Titles Sept. 3 - "Listening and Doing" Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; James 1:17-27 Sept. 10 - "Mercy over Judgment" Psalm 125; James 2:1-17 Sept. 17 - "Watching our Words" Psalm 19; James 3:1-12 Sept. 24 - "Goodness and Wickedness" Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a   Dates to Remember: September Birthdays: 2  Debra Herman 7  Robert Niemeyer 9  Tony Racicky 12  Pudge Adams        Katheleen Lass        Jack Rosecrans 16  Robert Arnold 19  Gerald Cunning 22  Darrell Plumb 26  James Buell 28  Brandon Phillips 29  Mary Bickford        Steve Miller   September Anniversaries 23  Jean and Merlin Dana (#55)   A Word About Our Honorees Debra Herman grew up in Havelock Christian Church. Over the years, she has been active in Sunday School, youth activities, choir, Talent Night, the Diaconate, and the Board. She is currently serving as our public relations person, creating the many nifty posters you see around the church and community advertising our special events. Deb is great when it comes to ideas for special activities, such as the carnival and the luau. Her biggest job right now, in addition to being a wife and mom, is caring for her four very special grandchildren. Robert Niemeyer is Alvin and Betty's # 1 son. He and his wife Diane live in Hickman, NE. Bob has worked for the BNSF for a number of years, and Diane works at the Norris Middle School. Son Eric, a chemical engineer, works in Texas, and daughter Jessica is a student at UNK. Bob, Diane, and Jessica recently returned from a four-week trip to Europe, where they visited their former foreign exchange student and some of Bob's family. Tony Racicky grew up in Beaver Crossing, NE. After moving to Lincoln, he met and married Connie Shurter (daughter of Olive Montgomery). Tony and Connie just celebrated anniversary # 44. Tony is retired from the Lincoln Public Schools. In his spare time, he helps Connie with her daycare youngsters, but his favorite hobby is deer and turkey hunting with his sons. The Racicky's have three sons and three grandchildren. Pudge Adams grew up in Havelock and has long been a part of the HCC family. She and her husband Bill both worked at Goodyear for a number of years. They are the parents of two daughters, Cheryl and Lisa. The Adams' also have three grandchildren. Pudge is Jean Holt's aunt. Katheleen Lass and her husband Tony have been living in Omaha for some years now to be near a granddaughter, who looks in on them faithfully. Katheleen and Tony were very active at HCC for a number of years, where Katheleen served as Special Events Chair and was a leader in women's fellowship. Tony was a businessman in Havelock for many years, one of the co-owners of Bill and Tony's IGA at the corner of 62nd and Havelock Ave. Jack Rosecrans has been a member at HCC since 1963. He was among the young men from Bethany Christian Church who became attached to one of the HCC young women in the FAD group (the BCC/HCC college-aged youth group of the early 1960's). Jack and his wife Joyce were among the last of the couples married in the "old church" at 61st and Ballard. Jack has been a real blessing at HCC, serving in just about every capacity one could name ­ Moderator, Treasurer, Elder, Builders Club president, choir member, Search Committee Chair (each of those at least several times over). He is recently retired from the Department of Roads (but still does some special project work there). He also volunteers at Bryan Hospital, is Dad to Jana, Grandpa to Michelle, Zach, and Nathan, special friend to Minnie, and brother to Jean Uarich and Joyce Weeks. The Reverend Robert Arnold serves as pastor to Lincoln's Southview Christian Church, but is also a co-member at HCC with his wife Pastor Giovanna and children Rachael and Zachary. Bob grew up in Houston, TX and did his undergraduate work at the University of Texas. His seminary studies were completed at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, which is where he and Giovanna met. Bob has also done advanced study at Austin Presbyterian and is nearing completion of his doctorate. He served churches in Illinois, Texas, and Missouri before coming to Southview. Jerry Cunning, his wife Karen, and son Scott have long been a part of the HCC family. Jerry is retired from Goodyear but stays busy doing delivery work for the Lincoln Public Schools. Jerry has served as a member of the Diaconate and as Property Chair, and the Cunnings were involved with youth activities during Scott's growing up years. Jerry and Karen have been devoting a lot of time recently to family matters, due to Jerry's sister's illness and the death of his mother. Iowan Darrell Plumb first came to Nebraska as a college student at Peru State College. Following his graduation, he returned to Logan and Magnolia, Iowa where he taught social studies and coached basketball for a couple of years. He became interested in other opportunities; so in 1970, he became a manufacturer's representative for Colgate-Palmolive, bringing the family to Lincoln. He retired from Colgate-Palmolive in 1998, but a grocery brokering firm convinced him to work for them for another five years. He retired the second time in 2003. Darrell and his wife Fran have been part of the HCC family for nearly a year now. They have three children and three grandchildren, with another grandchild on the way. James Buell, like all of Maxine and George's children, spent growing up years as a part of the HCC family. James graduated from Northeast and attended the University of Nebraska. Following in his father's footsteps, James works at the BNSF shops. James is an avid electronics hobbyist -- (maybe that's how George got interested in his "C" battery toys). James' wife Paula works at Lancaster Manor. James and Paula provide a good home for two very special cats. Brandon Phillips was born in Lincoln but spent most of his growing up years in Eagle, Nebraska. After graduating from high school, he began his working years as a welder. He is currently looking at some other career options and is enrolled at Southeast Community College focusing on computers this quarter. He says he's still trying to decide if that's a good fit or not. Brandon and Jeni have been part of the HCC family for almost a year now. Brandon was a great help to Roger Hammons during the months leading up to and following Roger's transplant, taking him back and forth to many of his medical appointments. Brandon and Jeni enjoy helping Roger with the youth group. They are parents to Lane and Cameren. HCC has been a part of Mary Bickford's life from a very early age. She was active in Sunday School, youth group, and youth choir in her growing up years. In more recent years, she has been involved in a number of different ministries - Chair of the Diaconate, Special Events, Talent Night, Friendship Bridge, General Board, Welcoming Committee, Pastoral Search Committees, Pastoral Relations Committee, Nominating Committee, coordinator of candle lighters, and much more. Mary and Rick are parents to Robert and Hope and grandparents to Rayaunna, and Jarred. Mary's mother Claudien Egbarts of Fairbury is a former member of HCC and a frequent guest, and Deb Herman is Mary's sister. Steve Miller grew up in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High in 1966. He served in the Navy during the Viet Nam War and was stationed in Japan. After returning to the states, he and Teresa were married and spent the rest of his Navy time in California. When the couple returned to Lincoln, Steve went to work for the printing firm now called Quebecor (formerly the Nebraska Farmer). He has been with the firm for 34 years. Steve is an avid fisherman whenever he can find time to drop his line in the water. Steve and Teresa have been part of the HCC family for several years, and they are currently developing the prayer garden on the west side of the church. The Millers are parents of daughter Gina and son Eric, and they have three grandchildren. Merlin and Jean Dana are celebrating anniversary # 55 this year. The pair met in Lincoln after each had lost a spouse. At the time they married, Merlin was serving as pastor at HCC, his pastorate covering the years from 1943 - 1959. After leaving the pastorate, Merlin pursued his printing hobby and worked until his retirement doing printing for Notifier Corporation. After the children were grown, Jean worked for Notifier and also for the Sun Newspapers. Jean has just recently retired. They have both been part of the HCC family since the 1940's, and have given freely of their time and talents in the church. Both of them love animals and have quite a reputation for their expertise in showing and judging rabbits. In addition, the Dana's have other pets, including a miniature horse. Over the years, Jean has refined her considerable artistic ability and is producing some outstanding paintings. She also does amazing handwork, crafts, and furnishings. Our church has been richly blessed by the lives and gifts of Jean and Merlin Dana over the years. September Prayer Focus 3   Elm Creek First Christian, Pastor Tom Swartley 10  Fremont First Christian, Rev. Jan Harris* 17  Hebron First Christian, Pastor John Walton 24  Elwood First Christian, Rev. Max Nelson, Interim * Rev. Harris is being installed on Sept. 10 as the new pastor at Fremont First Christian.   Upcoming Events Regular Meetings 5   Friendship Bridge, 7 pm 11  General Board, 7 pm 26  Senior Fellowship, Noon        Pastoral Relations Committee, 7 pm 27 Elders, 8 pm Wednesdays - Bible Study, 10 am                           - Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm Thursdays - Bible Study, 7 pm Gifts needed for Food Pantry - As we re-engage for our fall activities and schedules, we need to remember that some in our neighborhood struggle simply to get through the day. Homelessness and hunger still exist, right in Lincoln, Nebraska, and sometimes among families where parents are employed. Any food items that we can share are needed and greatly appreciated. Our gifts to the Northeast Pantry will be dedicated on Sunday, Sept. 3. Communion will be shared with shut-in members in early September - The Elders and Members of the Diaconate will be visiting our home-bound members and bringing the sacrament of communion in early September. Due to the holiday, the elders will call to schedule a mutually convenient time. Our home-bound members continue to support the congregation with their prayers and interest, and both those who bring and those who receive communion find a blessing. New Choir season to begin September 6 - Do you enjoy singing? Then we have a chair for you! Come join the choir as we begin the 2006-07 season with the first rehearsal on Wed., Sept. 6, at 7 pm. Rehearsals last just one hour, and we have lots of fun preparing music for worship. Welcome one and all. Special focus on education planned for Sept. 10 - We will be honoring our teachers and recognizing students on Sun., Sept. 10, as we turn our attention to the importance of education and life-long learning within the life of the church A small reception after church is planned in recognition of this important day. Come to an information meeting - Representatives from Thrasher Basement Systems, Inc. will be at the church from 5 - 7 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 12, to provide information and show pictures of how they propose to fix the cracks in the church floor. The event is planned to answer members' questions, so anytime during the two hours that you can make it to the church is fine. As you learned in the letter from Moderator Mike Yost, we as a congregation need to decide how we choose to address this situation. Our thoughts, prayers, and financial support will be needed. Pastor Giovanna will be bringing the afternoon worship at Mahoney Manor on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 1:30 - Frances Young will be on hand to welcome the Mahoney Manor family. Any other HCC members who would like to join the group are welcome. The Blackwood Brothers are returning to Weeping Water! The Blackwood Brothers Gospel Quartet will present a concert on Friday, September 15, beginning at 7 pm at the Weeping Water High School auditorium. The event is hosted by the First Christian Church of Weeping Water. A free-will offering will be received. All are welcome. Bring-a-Friend Sunday planned for Sept. 17 - The gift of God's love is to be shared, and what better way to share it than by inviting someone to attend church with us? While each week brings us that opportunity, Sunday, Sept. 17 is lifted up with a particular emphasis on inviting our friends and neighbors. Postcards have been prepared that you can send to a friend to get the ball rolling, or just pick up the phone and make the invitation. We look forward to welcoming some new friends on the 17th. Your help is needed to deliver flyers - On Tuesday evening, Sept. 19, at 6:30, all hands (and feet) are needed to help deliver flyers about the carnival throughout the neighborhood. Flyers, rubber bands, and maps are provided. Several of our regulars will not be able to be there that evening, so we need some new helpers. C'mon out! The walk will be invigorating! Kamp Kaleo Fundraiser, in conjunction with the Nebraska Junk Jaunt to be Sept. 22-24 - - Do you have any: Collectibles/Curios Art or Handcrafted Items Antiques Western Collectibles/Cowboy Tack Nebraska Items & Farm Items Gently Used Items or New Items Old Wood Windows/Doors/Barn Wood Sporting Goods Iron Wheels, Small Implements (Example - Corn Shellers)? Cannot accept: Clothing, Firearms, or furniture that requires more than two persons to carry. If you have anything to donate, please contact Jean or John Dale (467-1085). We plan to be in Burwell to help get things ready and will be glad to either transport items for the sale (as much as will fit into our van) or make arrangements with the organizers to transport larger things. If anyone would like to help with organizing, pricing, or the sale itself, please let us know. Help is needed from Sept. 14 - 24. Mystery Tour scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23 - "Five Nickels" and "If you follow the right one, you are in for some fun," are the clues that Jack has provided to date for this adventure sponsored by the Builders Club. We need at least 20 people to sign up to enjoy this outing, so that we can get a reduction in the cost. Get your name on the list and plan on a fun event. Transportation will be available. Leaving time from the church is 4:30 pm. The cost will be $20-25 apiece for the evening. Third Annual Community Carnival on Sept. 30th - Don't miss out on the fun! Plan to sign up to bring something and/or help out. (See the list of needs on page 1.) The time for the carnival is from 11 am to 3 pm. We're hoping for a good crowd from our church and the neighborhood. The date should guarantee that we won't have the 110 degree temperatures we had last year. If you haven't had a chance to ride the little train yet, you should know that it is "adult-friendly" and even accommodates long legs! Come on out for a great time! FYI HCC Youth are going strong! The HCC Youth have literally "hit the ground running" as we begin our 2006-07 schedule of activities. We thank the church leaders and every member for your continued prayers and support. We have had from 8 - 20 persons (youth and adults) each week participating. July, 2006, marked the initiation of a Sunday morning youth class, suggested by the Christian Education Committee, in order to better serve the spiritual growth needs of middle and high school- aged youth. The week of July 17-23, Kristina and Lacy Nimmich had the opportunity t attend Focus Camp at Kamp Kaleo near Burwell. They would love to tell you more about it. On Sunday, July 30, the youth assumed many of the leadership roles for the worship celebration and song festival. During August, we have been planning for and learning about our 2007 Youth Works Mission opportunity (June 17-23, 2007) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin inner-city. This will be in cooperation with youth (6th grade to college age) from other Lincoln-area Disciples churches. Our expectations are that this trip will be eye-opening, heart transforming, and soul strengthening. Fund-raising events will be held during the next several months to help cover costs for our missionaries. At the August 6th meeting, the youth suggested we should hold meetings every Sunday in August, which we have been doing. They also selected their leadership responsibilities for August and September as follows: Meeting Leader: Cameren Phillips Recorder: Lacy Nimmich Lesson Leader: Kristina Nimmich Treasurer: Cody Hefner Clean-up Crew: Lane Phillips, Cody Hefner. On August 13, the youth were so excited to learn that they now would be able to use the classroom next to the choir room. Following the evening lesson, we did some housecleaning and planning for our new home, which has been given the temporary (?) name, "The Sheep Pen." We'll host an open house sometime later this year. Saturday, August 26, for most people, was the highlight activity of the month, when a group of 20 HCC youth and adults attended the "Kicking Off a Championship Year" Back-to-School Rally at Lincoln Southeast High School. Prior to the rally, HCC youth were given the responsibility of greeting those arriving at the door and distributing programs. The rally featured uplifting music by recording artists "Lasting Pearls" and "The Livingstons;" plus an inspirational, thought-provoking message by Crystal Woodman Miller, a survivor of the Columbine, Colorado High School shootings. Youth (and adults) were challenged to strive to make a difference, to share Christian values and connect with others around them. Another back-to-school event took place after church the next day, when the youth journeyed to Champions Fun Center for a few hours of mazes, games, and adventure. As you can see, we're involved, and we're excited about our opportunities. - Roger Hammons Pictures are taken for Pictorial Directory - Judy and Gene Seibert have finished getting pictures taken for the HCC pictorial directory. The editing process is underway, and we should have a new directory (with pictures!) before long. Thanks to Judy and Gene for this significant undertaking and to all of you for helping us get photo schedules coordinated. Nominating Committee is hard at work - Gene Seibert, Anna Peacock, Jean Dana, George Buell, and Jean Uarich are putting together the list of nominees for officers for 2007. The slate of officers will be accepted by the Board at an upcoming meeting and will be brought to the congregation for approval at the November Annual Congregational Meeting. Thanks, Committee, for your good work. Christian Church Nebraska Regional Assembly scheduled for October 13-15 in Kearney - Every other year, the Christian Churches in Nebraska gather for a regional assembly to select officers, hear reports, conduct business, worship together, and enjoy fellowship. This year's event will be in Kearney. At its August meeting, the HCC Board approved delegates Jean Holt, Roger Hammons, and Shandra Yost to represent our congregation at the business sessions. Alternates also planning to attend include Mike Yost, Dori Yost, and Jack Rosecrans. Pastor Giovanna, John Dale, and Jean Dale will also be attending. An all-church registration fee was paid, so if others wish to attend, you would be most welcome. Reconciliation Offering to be received - On September 24 and October 1, we will be receiving the Reconciliation Mission Special Offering. Half of our gifts are used nationally for reconciliation programs, and half stay in Nebraska. Our offering last year was $590! Let's see if we can top that this year. Kids' coats needed at Good Neighbor Center - We have received word that both new and "gently-used" children's winter coats will be collected at the Northeast Food Pantry at Bethany Christian Church (BCC) for distribution to needy families this fall. The coats should be new or at least clean and in good repair. BCC is hoping to collect 200 coats by October 1st. Let's see how many we can collect at HCC to help with this worthwhile project. Contact person needed to assist with refugee resettlement - The City of Lincoln does a very good job of helping refugee families get a new start in the US. The various denominations take turns helping with each new group of refugees that arrives. The Christian Churches have been notified that a Ukranian family will be coming in three or four months, and we'll be asked to help. Our help could involve anything from collecting furniture to helping family members get signed up for services, go for job interviews, find a doctor, etc. A committee is being organized by the Lincoln churches, and HCC needs to have a representative to serve on the committee. If this ministry sounds like a calling in which you'd like to be involved, please contact Pastor Giovanna.   In Our Church Family We send State Fair-time greetings to our home-bound members, including Keith and Elaine Althouse, Beverly Helmkamp, Tony and Katheleen Lass, Alta Perkinton, Don Riblett, and Jim Donaldson. We hope you've enjoyed the beautiful summer flowers and the cooler days of late August and are looking forward to fall. We remember those related to our church family who are serving in the military, including Jeremy Bickford, Missy Bickford, Greg Bissell, Vern Blackwell, Josh Markle, and Jake Whitaker. We are mindful of the great sacrifices that you are making on our behalf, and you are in our prayers. Elva Schuster is healing slowly from a fall at her home in early July, where she hit her shoulder and cracked the bone in her arm. The crack is healing, but the shoulder remains very sore. We hope things keep improving, Elva. Jamie Peterson, Les and Virginia Woodrum's granddaughter from Boston, is waiting to have surgery, followed by chemo therapy. We are keeping Jamie and her family in our prayers. Les and Virginia's grandson David Leung and his friend made a final attempt with success toclimb the 13,000 ft. Grand Teton Mountain in Wyoming this summer. They ascended anddescended 7,000 vertical feet, over 22 miles round trip, in a little over 14 hours, with the ascent to the summit only taking 6 * hours. The elevation where they started was 6,000 ft. Wow! What an achievement! Congratulations to Shandra Yost for her successful summer as a resource leader at Kamp Kaleo. We're so proud of you, Shandra! The Niemeyers are looking forward to a visit from son David and his family from Iowa over the Labor Day holiday. We hope you have a grand visit, Alvin and Betty. We are keeping our students in mind as they return to fall classes. Shandra and Kayla Yost have returned to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Shandra is in her senior year, and Kayla is a sophomore. Julie Hefner and Brandon Phillips are at Southeast Community College.Kristina Nimmich is a senior this year, and Lacy Nimmich and Dan Herman are freshmen at Lincoln Northeast. Rachael Arnold is a freshman at Lincoln High. Zachary Arnold is an 8th grader at Millard Lefler and Cody Hefner is starting 6th grade, his first year at Dawes Middle School. Lane Phillips is a 4th grader at Pershing Elementary, and Cameren is a 2nd grader. Amy Hefner is in pre-school, also at Pershing. We hope you all have a good school year. Best wishes to Lori and Mike - Kapalau Beach, Maui, Hawaii was the setting for the May 20th wedding of Lori Jordal and Mike Yoder. Lori is the daughter of Sharon and Stewart Jordal. The bride and groom are both employed at the headquarters of Walmart and reside in Bentonville, AK. Grandma and Grandpa J. traveled to Arkansas to take care of Taylor during the eight-day wedding/honeymoon trip. The wedding was "fairy-tale perfect," according to Lori ­ they were married at 6 pm on the beach with the sun just starting to set. After the wedding, they had a quiet dinner alone together. Mike is from Iowa and is a former firefighter. Due to an injury on the job, he is now doing security work. Mike's 5-year-old son Dylan goes to the same school as Taylor. We're so happy for you, Lori and Mike! We're also thinking of Jessica Hammons and Mark Quy as their big wedding day approaches on Sept. 9th. Best wishes, you two. Summer Kudos go to . . . Mary Reed and Susan Moore, who filled in at the organ for me while the Dale's enjoyed a fabulous 6-week retirement vacation. Kayla and Judy Yost, who taught the primary Sunday School class for the summer. Hope Bickford, who filled in with the kids' choir and Jean Holt for taking notes at the Board meeting. Roger Hammons, Jeni Phillips, Pastor Giovanna, and all the others who are helping with youth activities. Wow! It sounds like things are going very well. All who helped organize and set up for the great fellowship dinner with the Southview church family on August 27th. We had a wonderful turn-out, and it was a fun evening!   In Closing Matthew 11:28-30 is a familiar scripture to us, where Jesus says, "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." The paraphrase of that section from The Message Bible spoke to me recently: "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Blessings.   Newsletter Archive Calendar, September 2006   3 - Sunday - 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee            - music for 2's 10:45 - Worship 7 pm - CYF Meeting 4 - Monday Labor Day! Church Office Closed 5 - Tuesday 7 pm - Friendship Bridge 6 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - Choir Rehearsal 7 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 10 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee            - music for 2's 10:45 - Worship Shut-in Communion 7 pm - CYF 11 - Monday 7 pm - General Board Meeting 12 - Tuesday 5 - 7 pm - Foundation Repair folks available to explain proposed repairs. 13 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - Choir Rehearsal 14 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 17 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee             - music for 2's 10:45 - Worship "Bring a Friend Sunday" 7 pm - CYF Meeting 19 - Tuesday 6:30 pm - Deliver flyers for the Carnival 20 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - Choir Rehearsal 21 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 22 - Friday Junk Jaunt at Burwell - to aid Kamp Kaleo 23 - Saturday Junk Jaunt at Burwell - to aid Kamp Kaleo 4:30 pm - meet at the church for the "Mystery Tour" 24 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee             - music for 2's 10:45 - Worship 7 pm - CYF Meeting 26 - Tuesday Noon - Senior Fellowship 27 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - Choir Rehearsal 8 pm - Elders Meeting 28 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 30 - Saturday 11 am to 3 pm - Neighborhood Carnival Serving During April: Elders: Presiding - Jack Rosecrans Shut-in Communion - John Dale, Dori Yost, Jeni Phillips, Lacy/Kristina Nimmich Members of the Diaconate: Preparing - Judy Seibert Serving - Roger Hammons, Mary Bickford, Bill Seier, Jean Dana, Dan Skalak Shut-in Communion - Mike Staberg, Dan Herman, Hope Bickford Lay Leader: Ron Aurich Greeter: Kate Robbins     Serving During September: Elders: Presiding - John Dale Shut-in Communion. - Roger Hammons, Dori Yost Members of the Diaconate: Preparing - Gene Seibert Serving - Kayla Yost, Judy Seibert, Kristina / Lacy Nimmich, Jeni Phillips Shut-in Communion - Rpm Iarocj. Dan Herman, Hope Bickford Greeters: Virginia and Les Woodrum Lay Leader: Jeni Phillips Editor - Jean Dale Copying and Mailing - Anna Peacock Web-site Editor - Curt Peacock Mailing Labels - John Dale

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