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A PUBLICATION OF THE GOOD NEWS PRESS
VOLUME XXIX NO. 12 ____________ December 2017
Sing, Pray & Celebrate
Let me be the first to wish you a Happy New Year! It may seem early, but our current church year ends on November 26
with Christ the King Sunday. On December 3, we’ll begin our new church year with the First Sunday of Advent. The 40-50
days from Thanksgiving to the end of December are filled with anticipation, contemplation, and celebration. We spend
time giving thanks and sharing gifts, singing Christmas carols, and baking special treats. It’s a season of wonder, when we
consider how God entered the world as an infant, a way no one imagined, and changed everything.
There is much to look forward to this month. We will have our Hanging of the Greens service on December 3 and our
children will present their Christmas pageant on Saturday, December 9. Christmas Eve will be a busy day with our service
for the Fourth Sunday of Advent in the morning and our Christmas Eve service at 7 pm. On December 31, Rev. Kip Harris
will lead you in worship while my family and I spend time with relatives. Christmas will end on January 7 as we celebrate
the Epiphany and the light that Christ brought into the world.
I admit that I have always loved Christmas. The smell of the fresh tree we would get each year. The Saturdays spent
baking with my grandmothers – making treats we only had at Christmas. And of course the presents. I would be lying if I
didn’t mention the presents. I never had lavish gifts, but there were ones I dearly loved. My Lite Bright, or the Lego sets,
or the board games. I remember opening gifts at my grandparents’ house. We opened gifts one at a time, starting with
the oldest person, down to the youngest person. Since I was the only grandchild until I was almost 8, I was always last.
My grandparents took great delight in opening each package very slowly and precisely. Patience was never one of my
virtues and I would go crazy waiting for my turn to open a present. I even made sure to work in the ones from my
grandmother first, because they would always be clothes. As much as I dreaded those boxes from grandma, which she
always tied with red and green yarn, I would give anything to see her and grandpa again.
I think that’s part of the holiday season too. We give thanks and share gifts, but we also share memories. For some
people that makes the days richer, but for others, the memories can be too painful to handle. Seeing that empty place at
the table, or putting away that Christmas stocking that will never be used again, having to find new traditions – all that
can make these days stressful and less than joyous. That’s why we worship in community. That’s why we pray together
and share one another’s burdens. When the day comes that I can’t sing a certain hymn because the grief is too fresh, I
know those around me are singing and lifting their voices for me too. When I don’t know what to pray, I know those
around me are praying for me and lifting me up until I regain my strength. Whenever someone tries to tell me that they
can be a Christian without the church, this is my answer. We are here to worship God and to take care of one another.
So the next time you sing, sing a little louder for the person next to you who couldn’t sing that day. The next time you
pray, say an extra prayer for the person who couldn’t find the words that morning. The next time you celebrate, make
sure no one is left alone.
I wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
Peace, Kristin
The Community United Presbyterian Church
is dedicated to serving God
through Jesus Christ
and our community through
worship, fellowship, education and outreach. =============================================
PUBLISHED BY
Community United Presbyterian Church
315 N. Vine St., P. O. Box 903, Hartford, IA 50118
(515-989-3426)
Email: [email protected] Web: www.hartfordupc.org
CUPC Wi-Fi Password: cupcguest
Prayer Email: [email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Administrative Assistant: Ann Polito
Interim Pastor: Rev. Kristin Pike_________________230-6511
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Michele Clarkson_____________________________989-4276
Gloria Eckert_________________________________205-2619
MISSION COMMITTEE
Donna Hall__________________________________783-5007
Kim Stewart__________________________________669-3367
PROPERTY & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Larry Meyers 661-3975
Jim Richards_________________________________989-0080
CLERK of SESSION Ann Polito - 681-9519
Attendance
Oct 29 54
Nov 5 64
Nov 12 57
Nov 19 55
Ministries of Service December
Ushers
3 Frederic & Melissa Etcheverry
10 Mark & Connie Goldsberry
17 Youth Group
24 Donna Hall
24 Gerald & Sandy Hammond (Christmas Eve)
31 Eileen Hansen
Greeters
3 Chuck & Gloria Eckert
10 Sophia Eckert
17 Frederic & Melissa Etcheverry
24 Gerald & Sandy Hammond
24 Mark & Connie Goldsberry (Christmas Eve)
31 Donna Hall
Fellowship
3 Lori Hollingsworth & Madonna Jack
10 Stacy Johnson & Lynda Richards
17 Dora McCaughey & Kathy McCaughey
24 Worship & Administration Committee
31 Worship & Administration Committee
Special Music
3 Ann Polito
10 Michele Clarkson
17 Melissa Etcheverry
24 Sandy Hammond & Dave Walker
24 Bell Choir (Christmas Eve)
31 Hartford Trio
If you need to make changes, please find someone to trade with. Changes may be shared for the
bulletin by calling the church at 989-3426. Thank you!
Rev. Kristin Pike [email protected]
515-230-6511
“Hanging of the Greens” Service
Sunday, December 3, 2017 9:00 a.m.
The Worship and Administration Committee invites you to be a part of a very special
service that will begin the Advent season!
We will experience together the meaning of many symbols and traditions of the season.
Poinsettias on Sale
Until December 3
If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in honor or in memory
of a loved one, please contact Donna Hall (515-783-5007) from the Worship & Administration Committee. The cost of each is $10.00. Payment is requested at the time of order. Poinsettias will be available to take home after the Christmas Eve Service!
Christmas Caroling and Soup Luncheon
Sunday, December 3, 2017 The CUPC church family will be Christmas caroling on Sunday, December 3, 2017, and everyone is invited to join the fun.
We will begin with a “potluck” soup luncheon beginning at 11:00 a.m. Please bring a soup to share OR something to
accompany the soup! Following lunch (approximately 11:45 a.m.)
we will make our way into our community as well as several other stops! Please plan to join us! It will be a great
time!
Christmas Program Saturday, December 9, 2017
7:00 p.m. The Youth Group of Community United Presbyterian Church and Freedom for Youth Whiz Kidz are preparing for this year’s Christmas program, “Not Sold in Stores”. The program will share “all the awesome things about Christmas that you can’t buy”! Come enjoy this special evening and stay for a time of fellowship following the program!
January Newsletter Deadline: December 15, 2017
Annual Report Deadline: Tuesday, January 2, 2018
To allow for the preparation of the annual report for the Annual Congregational Meeting on January 21, 2017, reports are needed from the following committees and organizations of the church:
Clerk of Session Christian Education Committee
Vacation Bible School Youth Group
Mission Committee Outreach Committee Sponsored Groups
Nominating Committee Personnel Committee Property and Finance Committee
Repurposing Treasurer
Presbyterian Women Pastor Pastor Nominating Committee Scholarship Committee Worship & Administration Committee Please forward items by email attachment to: hartfordupc@gmail,com. Your help in observing these deadlines will be greatly appreciated!!
DORCAS CIRCLE will meet on
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.
2017 Financial Gift Deadline
Financial gifts for 2017 must be received by
CUPC by Tuesday, December 26, 2017, to
be sure they are processed for your 2017
giving.
Thank you for your assistance.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion
Service Sunday, December 24, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 25, 2017
In December, we will honor the memory of
several who have passed away during 2017:
Bill Hammond~born on December 11
Michaela Shelton~born on December 11
Charles “Bob” Foulke~born on December 19
As their church family, we extend our love to
their families at this time remembering that
love never ends.
Three things will last forever--faith, hope,
and love--and the greatest of these is love.
Study Group The current topic is “Decoding the New Testament.” Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. CUPC Conference Room
led by Bill Schooler, Jr.
Prayer Group Please note change: Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. CUPC Reflection Room
We have room for YOU!
When: 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Where: CUPC Fellowship Hall
Visit with friends… Bring a snack to share…
Enjoy a game of cribbage…
If you are 55 years or over, you are invited to join the fun!
If you have any questions, call Bill or Caroline McNamar 989-0149.
CUPC YOUTH NEWS
CUPC Youth programs are in full
swing! Check out the options that are available and join in the fun!
There is something for EVERYONE!
Attention:
Middle and High
Schoolers!
Wednesdays: 6 – 8 p.m.
For Info call:
Heather Peacock
(515) 729-3586
The shopping crew for military care packages.
Thank you to Thrivent for providing $250 toward the care packages!
Children’s Church
Children’s Church is for children in
preschool through 5th grade.
Volunteers are needed to help teach on
Sunday mornings.
For more information, please contact
Barb Mentzer at 515-971-9775 or
Tuesdays: 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
For info contact:
Katelyn Short (515) 724-9669
If you would like to support Whiz Kidz, below are items they could use:
Kids story books Washable paint
Non-Washable paint Plain white mugs
Colorful Sharpies
Painting Canvases Games for older/younger kids
Reading games Individually wrapped snacks
Volunteer to bring a meal
Please deliver items to CUPC!
Saluting those who are
Serving with Pride
Bradley Burrell
Hunter Carter
Brian Casson
Travis Cernetisch
Sam Clark
Christian Coleman
Elijah Conrey
Chuck Covell
Mitchel Dingeman
Cody DeMoss
Bobby DuBois
Christian Duncan
Seth Durham
Chad Follis
Austin Gainuss
José Carlos Garcia, Sr.
Mark Eddy
Jonathan Hicks
Darcy “Doc” Hommer
Nick Johnson
Justin Jones
Tanner Jors
Kerry Kuhn
Neil Langgaard
Adam Lawrence
Rich Lawrence, Jr.
Michael Love
John Malone
Brandon McCaughey
Jeromy McGee
Mike McGough
Taylor McVay
Scarlett Merrifield
Trenton Merrifield
Turner Merrifield
Justin Mills
Eric Morrow
Jared Newman
Claytin Piatt
Jeff Reed
Raymond Reed
Mark Roach
Brandon Rodish
Allyson Scott
Joel Sheats
Tyler Simmons
Adam Snook
Jacob Sperr
James Sperr
Tommy Thompson
Nick Vanderpool
Trey Wickland
Rush Wyckoff
Chris Wysong
Please lift these military men and women and their families in your thoughts and prayers.
Let there be Peace on Earth
And let it begin with me.
Please remember those currently deployed or stationed overseas:
Sam Clark (Cuba) Elijah Conrey (Japan)
Kerri Kuhn (Japan) John Malone (Afghanistan)
Jeff Reed (Afghanistan)
Please also remember to pray for their families for the sacrifice they make while their loved one is
serving our country.
THANK YOU and
WELCOME HOME!
James Sperr (far right) completed his recent
deployment to Honduras in time to join his
family in Florida for Thanksgiving.
Both James and his brother, Jacob (far left),
serve in the United States Marine Corps. They
are pictured with their parents, Jim & Brenda
Sperr, of Knoxville, Iowa.
With gratitude for your
service and sacrifice, we say
THANK YOU!
Noisy Collection
Sunday, December 10, 2017
November Collection: $ 140.34
2017 Collections: $ 1522.21
Goal: $1500.00
Let’s have some fun, make some noise, and support
the mission of the church!
The Noisy Collection is received on the 2nd
Sunday of
each month—to benefit our General Mission Pledge
for 2017.
Food Pantry News
Thank you for your donations to the CCA Food
Pantry operated at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in
Carlisle during 2017. Final totals will be shared
in January, 2018.
Thank you for contributing
83 items in October!
Special thanks to Marge & Verle Spence for
making sure the items donated were delivered
throughout the year.
The CCA Food Pantry is located at
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1100 Market Street
Carlisle, Iowa
The pantry is open to serve families in the Carlisle
School District onm the 2nd
& 4th
Tuesdays of each
month from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
CUPC Blood Drive “Thank You”
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Blood Drive on Saturday, November 18, 2017. There were 12 donations received that day! Thank you to Sophia Eckert for coordinating the 2017 Blood Drives at CUPC. Please watch for information regarding future Blood Drives.
Outreach numbers for October:
124 cards sent
57 calls made
13 meals prepared & shared
26 visits made Thanks to each of you for your part in
taking care of one another.
Please contact Lynda Richards (515-989-0080) to share any visits or phone calls
made, cards sent, or meals provided so that your outreach efforts may be included!
Thank you!!
Thank you to the Senior Citizens’ Thanksgiving Dinner committee for another successful dinner this year. Special thanks to Eric and Pastor Kristin Pike for their contribution managing the kitchen! The meal was DELICIOUS!!
There were over 50 volunteers who helped with decorations, food preparation, food delivery, serving, cleanup and entertainment!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!!
CCA Christmas Project
The Christian Community in Action (CCA) is
organizing help throughout the holidays for numerous
families in our local area. This is a special opportunity
for each of us at Community United to reach out and
celebrate the joy of the season by spreading God’s
love.
Be sure to sign up during fellowship to provide
specific items for three families CUPC will be
sponsoring OR contribute financially toward the items
not donated. Items need to be returned to the church
by Sunday, December 17!
Again this year, we have the opportunity to
purchase a gift for a family member as well! The gift
price range is set at $10 - $15 to make sure all gifts are
similar in value.
Your generosity for this project is always
overwhelming! The blessing you are to those who
receive your gifts is life changing. Thank you for
allowing me to have this special opportunity to share
on your behalf.
Lord Bless!
Ann Polito 681-9519
“Project Christmas Care Package”
“Project Christmas Care Package” will be providing a care package to those who are part of our military ministry and deployed or
stationed overseas. We have several service men and women who will be spending the
holidays away from their families this year. The care packages will be blessed during worship on December 10, 2017. Please consider a financial gift to be used to help provide a care package by including it with your regular giving
noting “Care Package”.
“I’ll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams.”
The Christmas Joy Offering Presbyterians have long celebrated the Advent season with special gifts and offerings. The Christmas Joy Offering dates back to the 1930's, and is used to support current and future church workers and their families. Half the collection is allocated to the Board of Pensions, and is used for emergency financial needs for current and retired ministers, missionaries and their families. Mini-grants are awarded for housing assistance, medical care and disaster relief. The other half of the Christmas Joy Collection develops future church leaders by supporting Presbyterian schools and colleges. Funds are allocated to both scholarships and operations. More info will be shared in the church bulletin and envelopes will be placed in the pew pockets. Thank you for your generosity.
The Christmas Joy Offering will be received and dedicated
on December 24, 2017.
A WARM WELCOME!
If you are using the church during the winter months, please be sure to contact the Property & Finance Committee to be sure the building will be warm upon your arrival.
CUPC is seeking members of the church who would
be interested in becoming wedding coordinators
at CUPC. With the development of the CUPC
Wedding Policy earlier this year, there will now be
someone from CUPC that assists in coordination
with the pastor and couple to be married to assure
that everything goes smoothly in all aspects of the
wedding when held at the church.
If you are interested in serving in this capacity,
please contact a member of the Worship &
Administration Committee. A meeting will be
scheduled to share the responsibilities of this
position in order for those interested to make a
decision
CUPC Worship & Administration Committee
Rebecca Campbell, Donna Hall, Larry Meyers, Pastor
Kristin Pike, Ann Polito and David Walker, Jr.
For Your Convenience….. A suggestion has come to the Session requesting a way to help those who are away for several weeks or a “season” to remember their church giving. In response to this idea, CUPC will provide self-addressed mailing envelopes to those who request them! If you would like to receive envelopes, please contact the church office at (515) 989-3426 and indicate the quantity desired and where they should be delivered.
well, your man power is so appreciated.
What a wonderful PW we have at CUPC!
Hope, Peace, Joy & Love!
ADOPT the BULLETIN
BOARD
Thank you to the following people who have signed up to decorate the bulletin board in the front entryway of the church! December Cinda Polito January Available for Adoption
THANK YOU to everyone who has helped with this “creative” ministry of the church! Your bulletin boards have been a wonderful reflection of your faith and have touched those of us who have seen them! If you would like to be a part of this special ministry in 2018, please contact Ann Polito at 681-9519 to sign up for a month or two!
CUPC has TWO
Email Addresses
Please make note that CUPC has two email addresses:
[email protected] This address is used for church announcements,
newsletter, and general information.
[email protected] This address is used for prayer requests.
If you would like to be added to either or BOTH of these email groups, please send an email making that request.
Important Information
In the event of inclement weather, everyone is
encouraged to keep their personal safety in mind
when determining whether or not to attend church
functions.
Should events be cancelled, members and friends
of the church will be contacted with necessary
information via a phone calling service.
Please also refer to announcements provided on
local television stations.
The PNC is creating the Minister Information Form which states the characteristics we need and desire in our new pastor. We are seeking input of the congregation. If you have an opinion on our needs, please share it with us. All communication is confidential and will not be shared outside of the PNC. Please feel free to comment on:
1) Needed ministry to members of our church. 2) Needed ministry to our community 3) Characteristics needed in a new pastor 4) Duties and responsibilities of a new pastor
Please respond by email to [email protected] Or call William R. Schooler Jr. 515-778-3216 Community United Presbyterian Church Pastor Nominating Committee William R. Schooler Jr., Chairman Please note:
The deadline for input is December 1. Written input will also be accepted.
Each month our prayer list will reflect the prayer requests
shared during the previous 4 weeks. If there are those who need to remain on the list for multiple months, please contact Ann Polito at 681-9519.
In our prayers…
Please remember the following in your thoughts and
prayers:
Christine Barrow as she is diagnosed with rare form of
cancer.
Brandon Beckmann as he transitions to being home.
Colleen Biegger as she battles breast cancer.
Addie Brenden as she is treated for neuroblastoma.
June Burbank as she deals with Alzheimer’s disease.
Kerry Campbell as he is treated for liver & colon
cancer.
Cantons in El Salvador
Keith Casson as he is treated for prostate cancer.
Aaron Christofferson as he is treated for lung and
colon cancer.
Tiffany Chumbley as she is treated for breast cancer.
Bud Clark as he recovers from hip replacement surgery
on December 1.
Ron Clark as he waits for liver transplant.
Brian Cole as he is treated for pancreatic cancer.
Chelsea (Espinoza) Creech as she receives cancer
treatment following brain surgery.
Kim Crook as she deals with lung condition.
CUPC for peace, patience, and a listening spirit during
the time of transition.
CUPC Pastor Nominating Committee as they do their
work toward the calling of a pastor.
Kay Demory as she recovers from a broken hip.
Christina Donahoo as she is treated for a brain tumor.
Bob Dora as he is treated for pancreatic cancer.
Cora Duncan as she begins chemotherapy treatment.
Olivia Duncan
Abbi Durrell as she works to reach her future goals.
Elijah Eagle as he is treated for ALL leukemia.
Lisa Erickson as she recovers from neck surgery.
Frederic Etcheverry as he recovers from pink eye.
Romain & Catherine Etcheverry as they deal with her
Alzheimer’s and she receives Hospice care.
Bob Freeman as he recovers from an anhydrous
ammonia accident.
Ashley George as she is treated for colon cancer
following delivery of baby.
Glenn Gooch as he deals with health challenges.
Diana Gookin as she battles breast cancer.
Jaxson Goudy (1 year old) as he receives kidney
dialysis at home.
Carol Green as she is treated for possible heart
problems.
Garry Hall as he recovers from 3 stents being placed in
his heart.
Mary Ann Hall as she recovers from partial index
finger removal due to melanoma and treatment is
determined for cancer in lymphnodes.
Eileen Hansen as she prepares for hip replacement
surgery in January.
Nick Hartmann as he receives cancer treatment.
Wanda Henrichs as she deals with reoccurrence of
cancer and is diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
Dick Herrick as he recuperates from bladder cancer
surgery.
Madonna Jack as she recovers from skin cancer
removal above her eyebrow.
Channing Johnson as she recovers from serious sinus
infection.
Nicole Jones as she receives cancer treatment.
Dan Jutting as he recovers from native kidneys
removal.
Caitlyn King as she receives cancer treatment.
Norma Klement as she deals with dementia.
Del Lane as he is treated for blood cancer.
Rose Mary Leib as she recovers from pneumonia.
John Lines as he is treated for non-Hodgkin’s
lymphoma.
Lois Lingle as she recovers from surgery.
Jeff Link as he receives treatment for melanoma.
Nicky Malone as she receives cancer treatment.
Kathy Malli as she is diagnosed with a tumor and spots
on lymph nodes.
Brady McFarland as he recovers from dislocating
hand/wrist requiring surgery.
Makenna Meyer as she recovers from a laceration to
her forehead and other bruising following an accident.
Michelle Meyers as she receives cancer treatment.
Michealla Moore as she prepares for surgery in
January.
Jane New as she received treatment for breast cancer.
Ed Noonan as he is treated for prostate cancer.
Betty Osborn as she deals with Alzheimer’s disease.
Angela Owen as she is treated for breast cancer.
Debbie Peno as she is diagnosed with cancer.
Rev. Kristin Pike as she serves as interim pastor at
CUPC.
Annie Poland as she is treated for polyps in lungs and
thyroaid.
Presbytery of Des Moines
Claren Rawson as he deals with health concerns.
Edna Rawson as she recovers from hand surgery and
prepares for a second hand surgery.
Bob Ray, Jr. as he is treated for bone cancer.
Martha Richards as she begins pulmonary rehab.
Brandon Rodish as is home from military
Michael & David D. Ross
Patti Rouh as she seeks kidney transplant.
Zachary Rowles as he recovers from a broken clavicle.
Shane Russell as he is treated for a rare blood disease.
Angie Sanders as she receives cancer treatment.
Paul Scarbrough as he recovers from bilateral
amputation.
Session as they provide leadership for CUPC.
Sharon Seuferer as her cancer has returned.
Wendell Shellabarger as he deals with a blood cancer.
Sheri as she deals with reoccurrence of cancer.
Amanda Smith as she is treated for carcinoma.
Diane Smith as she receives pain management
treatment.
Elizabeth Spragg as she battles breast cancer.
Kim Stewart as she seeks full time employment,
recovers from a fall and supports family in a
complicated situation.
Carolyn Stradley as she is treated for skin cancer.
Marge Thompson as she is treated for liver cancer.
Royce Thompson as he prepares for vertebrae surgery.
United States of America
Ron Van Vleet as he is treated for lung fibrosis.
Victim of attempted abduction at HyVee
Victims of E.coli outbreak at Camp Pendleton
David Walker as he is treated for reoccurrence of
cancer.
Dan Wells as he receives treatment for throat cancer.
Dave Wilkens as he is treated for cancer.
Jack Williams as he battles cancer.
Ty Williams as he is treated for a brain tumor.
Ruth Willis as she is treated for breast cancer.
Paul Woodward as he deals with health issues.
Delaynie Worthington as she recovers from finger
surger.
Pray without ceasing!
A Prayer of Sympathy and Faith
for the family and friends of:
Lorraine Bennett
Ray Bowler
Tim Bracken
Karen Coates
Wes Finch
Donna Furnal
Esther Goodyk
Marvel Griffey
Harriette Hemmen
Judy Hetrick
Harry Koch
Nariyo Lee
Lyle Ruble
Jim Sage
Jim Severson
In the love of God,
may you find strength and peace.
In the prayers of friends,
may you find comfort and love.
Splinters from the Board
Splinters from the Board – November 19, 2017
A summary of the meeting follows:
Announced special “workshop” to be held on
December 17 during Children’s Church by Mission
Committee
Approved baptism request for Jase Dean by Sara
Dean
Approved calendar dates:
o December 3 for Christmas Caroling
o December 9 for Christmas Program
o December 16/17 for Youth Baking Party
and Bake Sale
o Soup & Slides on January 26, February 23
and March 23, 2018
Approved church usage requests:
o Rachel Hammond for Bridal Shower on
April 28, 2018
Approved compensating pastor and administrative
assistant for extra hours worked
Approved membership request of Sara Dean
Approved purchase of church video license
Approved tentative request of Hartford Fire
Department to hold event at CUPC on January 13,
2018, as a sponsored group.
Approved the items donated by the Frances Smith
family
Approved vacation request of Rev. Pike from
December 25 through January 1 including 1 Sunday
Confirmed email approval:
o Ministry Information Form edits
o Church usage requests of Tiffany Ramirez
for November 18 and Ellie Bullington for
November 9
o Use of church member form for Ellie
Bullington request
Discussed membership review
Distributed copy of letter from Presbytery
Stewardship & Mission Committee and the Carlisle
Area Dollars for Scholars
Provided reminders for annual reports, scheduling
of elder training, election of Treasurer, Financial
Secretary & Clerk of Session, appointment of elder
to nominating committee and elder commissioner
Provided update on Senior Citizens’ Thanksgiving
Dinner
Received Elder Commissioner Report from
November 14 presbytery meeting
Received report of Interim Pastor including hour
overage of at least 60 hours
Received, discussed, & responded to Personnel
Committee Report
Reported $44 from Peace & Global Witness
Offering will be used for military care package
postage
Reported 5 military care packages will be sent
overseas and 1 in US for Christmas
Reported Advent planning information
Reported average attendance for October was 57
Reported CCA Food Pantry items received in
October was 83
Reported Children’s Church volunteers are needed
for 2018
Reported Christmas Joy Offering will be promoted
and received from December 3 – 24
Reported church musician job description/contract
prepared and provided to Personnel Committee for
consideration
Reported church nursery will not be staffed unless
the need arises
Reported committee approval for youth group bake
sale as a fundraiser
Reported Communion served to 71 of 73 present on
October 1-World Communion Sunday
Reported confirmation class will be offered and
taught by Rev. Pike
Reported CUPC Liaison with presbytery is Rev.
Marcy Campbell
Reported CUPC will sponsor 3 families through the
CCA Christmas Project
Reported election of elders on October 15: Frederic
Etcheverry, Teresa McCuen, & Barbara Mentzer
Reported memorial service of Karen Coates on
November 9 at CUPC
Reported Noisy Collection for November was
$140.34
Reported Outreach for October: 124 cards, 13
meals, 57 calls, 26 visits
Reported the completion of Transitional Duties of
Session:
o Pastoral Salary Package & PNC Budget
provided to PNC
o Receipt of complete MIF for Session
review
o Session edits of MIF provided to PNC
Reported the composition of the congregation is
62% female/38% male and 2018 Session will be
67% female/33% male
Reported Upper Room Devotionals being ordered
for 2018—determining how many subscriptions
Reported voting membership of 91 and affiliate
membership of 214
Reported worship schedule for January/February
Reported youth group shopped for military care
package items with Thrivent funds
October, 2017
Income 8,446.76$
Expenses 8,267.33$
Account Balances
Bracy H Hammond Youth Fund 2,479.71$
General Fund 27,038.25$
JAM Session 2,052.68$
Savings-Elevator 110.00$
Savings-General 15,989.01$
The next meeting was scheduled for Sunday, December 10,
2017, at 10:30 a.m.
Nursery care is available upon request for children 0-4 years of age. (Older children are encouraged to attend Children’s Church during worship and enjoy the Kid’s Korner during fellowship.) At least two volunteers who have gone through the SafeChurch Training will be present to provide care during worship each Sunday. (Approximately 8:50 a.m. until immediately following worship.) Parents may feel welcome to use the nursery with their own children as needed, too. Please provide for your child’s needs while they are being cared for in the nursery. A bag with diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes will be greatly appreciated. Please also bring whatever snacks and drinks you will allow your children to have!
If you have any questions or wish to register your children for nursery care, please contact Bonnie Nesler at
971-6151.
“Community United Presbyterian Church”
“Community United Presbyterian Youth Group”
“Freedom for Youth-Carlisle & Hartford, IA”
On Sunday, November 5, 2017, CUPC observed the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. It was a wonderful service traditional to the 16th century...the instruments played, the music they played, the pomp and circumstance atmosphere of the sanctuary and obvious absence of color…very “non-traditional” to our standards today. Following the service, Rebecca & Rylee Campbell and Edna Rawson had a brief conversation at the local convenience store. In their conversation, they alluded to the fact that the men sat on one side of the sanctuary and the women on the other…another tradition of the early church. The clerk had a puzzled look on his face when Rebecca and Rylee had their turn at the counter. “So isn’t it a little “old fashioned” to have the men sit on one side of the church and the women on the other?” he asked. Rebecca responded, “Yes, about 500 years!” She shared a brief explanation of what the day was all about at least to shed some light on the seating arrangement for the day. (You just never know when someone is listening! It’s probably a good thing that was cleared up on the spot!) Thank you, Pastor Kristin, for a very memorable service for the congregation and anyone else who is listening!
December 2017 Elder of the Month: Jim Richards
December 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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1:30pm Senior Citizens
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3 ADVENT BEGINS ++
Hanging of the Greens
11:00 am Christmas Caroling & Soup Luncheon
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5 1:00 pm Study Group 2:00 pm Prayer Group
3:30 pm Whiz Kidz
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6:00 pm Youth Group
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9
7:00 pm Christmas Program
10 10:30 am Session
Meeting (Conference Room)
Noisy Collection
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12
1:00 pm Study Group
2:00 pm Prayer Group 3:30 pm Whiz Kidz
13
6:00 pm Youth Group 6:30 pm Bell Choir
14
15 1:30pm Senior Citizens
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16 2:00 – 5:00 pm Youth Group Baking Party
17 10:00 am Youth Group Bake Sale 10:30 am Bell Choir
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19 1:00 pm Study Group 2:00 pm Prayer Group
3:30 pm Whiz Kidz
20
1:30 pm Dorcas Circle
6:00 pm Youth Group 6:30 pm Bell Choir
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24
7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candleight Communion Service
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26 1:00 pm Study Group 2:00 pm Prayer Group
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Notes: ++ Christian Education Committee Meeting at 10:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship Schedule: Worship at 9:00a ~~ Children’s Church at 9:20a (Pre-K – 5th grade) ~~ Fellowship at 10:00a
COMMUNITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH P.O. Box 903 Hartford, IA 50118
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2017 JANUARY DECEMBER
1 Richard Freeman
2 Austin Black; Timothy Black
Connie Linnane; Annette Nesler
4 Joshua Goldsberry; Melana Hammond; Joyce Herron
Alejandro Santos; Andres Santos
5 Tracy Else; Joseph Menke
6 Carla Collins; Darian Drake; Kathie Stogdill
7 Alexandria Behle; Kaitlyn Freeman; Stacey Goldsberry
8 Tyler Peacock
9 Dannie Boatright; Fred Richards; Don Richardson
10 Brynlee Burrell; Kia Goodhue; Samantha Goodhue
Lori Hollingsworth; Summer Muetzel
Scott & Stacy Johnson, Anniversary
11 Dave & Lori Hollingsworth, Anniversary
12 Tanner Millard
14 Annika Johnson; Lilianna Rutledge; Mykala Vriezelaar
15 Mike Henrichs; Emerson Richards
16 Justin Stogdill
17 Cindy Boatright; Katie Pike
18 Julia Coon; Kelly Hammond; Lauren Marsh
19 Wyatt Freeman
20 Sean & Christina McKnight, Anniversary
21 Shane Hammond; Betty Johnston
22 Jenny Millard; Joyce Moulton; Stephanie Van Vleet
24 Emily Barnes; Diane Smith, Jeani Smith
25 JESUS; Christina McKnight; Simon Thomas
28 Tammy Guenther
29 Sydnee Curry; Amy Drake; Abby Glann
Debbie & Larry Cumings, Anniversary
30 Lilyanna Lopez; Lorenzo Lopez
Robert & Stephanie Edwards, Anniversary
31 Karen Kappelman; Lex Oakley
Please contact Ann Polito at 681-9519 with birthdays or anniversaries to add or correct.
Thank you.
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