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Zion United Church
of Christ May 2015
Inside This Issue
1 Pastors Peace
2 Palm of Prayer
3 Worship Ways
4 This Months Events
5 Community & Conference Clamor
6 Butterfly Room &
Expression Session
7 Celebration Occasions
8 Worship Whirl
The Lamplighter
Zion United Church of ChristEstablished 1880 105 N. Mary,
Mayview, Missouri 64071-8224
Phone and FAX: (660) 237 - 4355
PASTORS PEACE
Ordination! The day was beautiful, in the midst of spring
burst-ing. A dogwood tree across the street from Zion UCC Mayview
lifted its branches and spread its white blossoms wide to embrace
the holy beauty of Gods movement within our congregation and town.
Rain threatened and began to sprinkle its cleansing drops to
continue growth within the bursting, and joy filled the air,
exploding in beautiful and fun music played by Teresa and sung by
the choir. Mildred Jungerman had changed the paraments up on the
chancel to red, indicating the power of the Holy Spirits movement
within the ordination process. The morning had begun with the adult
gathering in the meeting room, led by Bill Bainbridge (thank you!),
where we dis-cussed David as Shepherd, called to lead his people,
but not to build the temple of the Lord, in II Samuel 7. Solo-mon,
his son, would later build the temple, yet we know
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The Lamplighter the temple of the Lord is now in each of us, as
Jesus Christ ushered in the Way of ultimate Love and forgiveness
and mercy and joy into our hearts, through his assumption of
humanity and the consummation in death, even the horrible death on
a cross. Throughout the day we celebrated this joy of the
resurrected Christ in our livesthe very object of the faith of the
Church, as we understand in part the love and the newness of heart
and mind and soul in Christs love, and anticipate knowing fully one
day, as we are already fully known and loved by God. I thought
about spring waiting for joy in fellowship hall, as we would feast
together after the ordination service among potted flowers,
nourishing food, laughter, wonder, and of course a gorgeous cake of
color and splendorthe theme organized by Denise Bainbridge and
carried out by Parish Life and SAILtruly serving all in love!
It was so fun to greet everyone as they came to participate in
this special day of celebration and affirmationMartha Hawthorne
passed out booklets, clergy and members of the Western Association
and Committee on Ministrymy precious step-father Charlie and
amazing son Ian gathered in the Meeting Room to prepare for the
service and
process together. This is all about God, after all, and we are
invited continuously to take part in Gods beautiful plan as it
unfolds throughout our lives and the many generations that have
been and will be. Rev. Dr. Tommy Faris from Salem UCC in
Higginsville was spot on in his sermon about how this journey is
not being imparted by the participation of the clergy and
congregation, but being reaffirmed by God, who has already imparted
authorization and gifting and beautywhat a tremendous celebration
as we were reminded of Antoinette Brown, the first woman ordained
in the UCC so long agothis is just a stepping into a doorway swung
wide open for me, a door again burgeoning with spring and beauty,
and challenges awaiting. Thank you all- the Member-in-Discernment
CommitteeDiane Wagner, Carl Hoeppner, Bill Bainbridge, Elaine
Hudson, Martha Hawthorne, the Rev. Andy Mockridge and the Rev. Dr.
Tommy Faris, for your time, your discernment, your affirmation of
what God is doing in my life and the life of this congregation.
Thank you to the Council who works so hard to take care of this
church and congregation,
and discerns how we are able to do Gods glorious work through
our hands and hearts, time and talentsand of course all of you and
us who share these and all our treasures, which ultimately we are
lent while we are here, at such as time as this. Please know, named
or unnamed in this writing, how much you are loved and appreciated.
I am honored to be part of Zion UCC Mayview, the Western
Association, the Missouri Mid-South Conference, the greater United
Church of Christ, but especially to be a beloved child of our
Creator, who lives within and among us every second of every day.
Gods blessings are with us! Your Reverend, Kristin
PALM of PRAYER 16 Without doubt, the secret of
our life of worship is great: He
was shown to us in a human
body, proved right in spirit, and seen by
angels. He was proclaimed to the nations,
believed in by the world, and taken up in glory.
1 Timothy 3:16 (NCV)
Concerns Please continue to surround in love and prayer, those
experiencing health difficulties
&/or recovering from surgery, the loss of family
and friends, & those adjusting to new seasons in
their lives: El Dean Dickmeyer, Calle Hoeppner,
Lillie Jennings, Dale Hilgedick, Jeanne
Fleischmann, Samuel Burroughs, Virgil Stratton,
Kathy Herman, Charles Cole, Pastor Jacob
Mueller ; family and friends of Richard Dick Bremer, Linda
Kristinek; first responders; military
personnel and their families; families around the
world that are in the midst of disease, natural
disasters, immigration crisis, tensions, conflicts
and wars which are going on in different parts of
the world. Joys The ordination of Pastor Kristin and her journey
of being called to serve! The homecoming of baby Samuel Burroughs!
Graduates of all ages! Teachers! Mothers! Veterans who have served
and those currently deployed protecting our
freedom and liberty! All blessings come to us through our
Lord.
He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find
that He is the best example.
Saint Teresa of Avila
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ZION UCC WORSHIP WAYS BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HUGE THANK
YOU To the men of our beautiful faith community for the marvelous
breakfast cooked and served to us on Easter morning after the
fabu-lous Sunrise Service put on by the Youth! It is al-ways a joy
to worship and feast together! The church will recognize all
graduates on May 17, 2015, during the10:30am worship service. If
you have anyone graduating from high school or college this spring
please call the church be-fore May 13 so we can include names in
the bulle-tin! A special offering will be collected on Mothers Day
and is designated for House of Hope. All mothers will receive a
carnation. Please wear red on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, in
celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit!
3 Then they saw what looked like
tongues of fire which spread out
and touched each person there.
Acts 2:3 (GNT)
There will be no Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Zion this year.
Children are encouraged to join existing VBS opportunities this
summer.
BCE will designate another mis-sion offering to be collected in
June, for food pantries desperately in need in Higginsville and
Odessa. Our summer Sunday mornings beginning on June 7 will be
Fellow-
ship at 9:30am, and Worship at 10:00am. The summer schedule will
continue until Promo-tion Sunday, which is September 13. A special
offering will be collected on Fathers Day and is designated for
Habitat for Humanity. Dads will receive candy bars. A float will be
entered in the Mayview Picnic pa-rade and will be created the
morning of the event, July 11. We do not yet know the theme, but we
need to begin to get volunteers ready to prepare the best (and of
course to get supplies, etc.) Please speak with Amy Hoefer about
volunteering! Re-member, there's a potential prize out there, not
to mention honor at stake--First Baptist came in first last
year!
Johnny s mother had three children. The first child was named
April The second child was named May. What was the third child s
name?
Johnny of course!!!
Go forth knowing that God has filled you
with the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice in the power of the Spirit
within and among you,
and tell the Good News everywhere you go,
trusting that God will translate where needed.
Amen.
Mission Committee Mission Committee has cleaned up the
Commu-nity Garden for planting. May 16th is the official Community
Garden work day, beginning at 9:30 AM. Festival of Sharing
Collections begin in May. We will begin with an IMA Safe Motherhood
Kit at a $10 value, with a shipping cost of $15 and sterile
supplies. Kit includes 1 Receiving Blanket, 1 Baby Jacket or Tunic,
1 Regular Size Bar of Ivory Soap, 1 Newborn Cap and 1 Regular Size
Cotton Washcloth. Place all five items in a large Ziploc bag.
Clothing items can be handmade or purchased. (Please include only
one set of items in each Ziploc bag.) The clean and sterile
child-birth items that complete the kit will be added by IMA World
Health. Cash donations are welcome. The Habitat for Humanity
Run/Walk is June 13, starting at 7:30 a.m. in Lexington. We look
forward to your participation!
Strengthen the Church offering will be taken on May 24. Invest
in the Vision! Each day, visions and dreams are created in the
hearts of many in the UCC. Through the Strengthen the Church
of-fering, they can become a reality. As God calls our
congregations to be "church" in new ways, your gift will plant new
churches, awaken new ideas in existing churches, and develop
spiritual life in our youth and young adults. Because of this
offering, many more will hear the good news that "God is still
speaking."
SAIL News SAIL enjoyed a Women's Luncheon at the Victo-rian
Peddler on March 24 and teamed up with Parish Life to provide the
meal, dessert and punch for Pastor Kristin's Ordination on April
19. Way to go!
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YOUTH YAK The Easter Egg Hunt on April 4 was a blast! The candy
loot was yummy, and there were snacks and activities for all.
Easter morning young men of our church provided a beautiful sunrise
service to a good crowd on our lawn. They talked about symbols of
Easter which made our celebration of the res-urrection of Jesus all
the more special. Great job guys! A new Confirmation class will
begin in the fall--please call the church office if you have a
student entering 7th grade this fall--660-237-4355.
BASEBALL FANS...
Mayview Community Betterment is hoping to get a game going this
sum-mer--church against church? Mayview Committee against another
Mayview Committee? Neighbor against
neighbor? The possibilities are endless. Start thinking about
whether you want to play or cheer, and help bring this town back to
life! The Mayview School is now owned by the May-view Mo Foundation
(MMF) and all are invited to help clean up the area, landscape and
share
ideas for what the building could become. 19 After the Lord
Jesus said these things to his followers, he was carried up
into
heaven, and he sat at the right side of
God. Mark 16:19 (NCV)
The Lamplighter
S.S.9:30 A.M. Worship10:30 A.M.
May 1, 2015 May Day May 3, 2015 Communion
May 5, 2015 Cinco De Mayo National Teachers Day May 6, 2015
Choir, 7pm
May 10, 2015 Mothers Day May 13, 2015 Choir, 7pm
May 14, 2015 Ascension May 16, 2015 Armed Forces Day Community
Garden Work, 9am May 20, 2015 Newsletter Submission Deadline Choir,
7pm May 24, 2015 Pentecost Strengthen the Church Offering First
Sunday of Summer Schedule 9:30 Fellowship 10:00 Worship May 25,
2015 Memorial Day May 31, 2015 Trinity Sunday
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The Lamplighter Community, County &
Conference Clamor About General Synod 2015 Every two years,
General Synod brings together thousands of faithful members of the
United Church of Christ for formal church witness, inspirational
worship, and fellowship with friends (new and old). In June 2015,
thousands from across the country (and abroad) will gather for
General Synod 30 in Cleveland, Ohio the birthplace of the United
Church of Christ. Together, we will discern resolutions of witness,
church structure, and function. We will stand up for issues that
demand a faithful witness. And we will join together in worship
each day to lift up the Stillspeaking God. At General Synod 30, we
will explore some of the "Unexpected Places" where we hear Gods
voice, encounter the Spirit, and find the United Church of Christ
lifting up its witness in the world.
Our Church's Wider Mission = OCWM OCWM are four letters many of
us have heard all of our lives. For some, they're just a part of
who we are. Some of us remember that it meant Our Christian World
Mission. And later Our Church's Wider Mission. And now we are
beginning to hear other words to go with the same four letters. In
Missouri, someone said Our Church Works Miracles. Whatever the
letters mean, OCWM is simple - it sums up all that we are and do as
a people who call ourselves the United Church of Christ. It's not
just about money spent in ways that excite or bore, that we like or
don't. It is at the heart of our connecting with each other and the
ministry of Christ. It is how we share resources to be the church
in many differing settings. It is how we hold each other
accountable as lay and clergy alike. It is the means by which we
can function effectively... Connecting to each other Connecting to
the wider church Connecting to the resources that we need to be
church. The Covenanted Ministry for OCWM wants to help tell the
many stories of Our Church's Wider Mission to help us understand
and work together.
It takes all of us to use our time and energy and share our
financial gifts. So... because it is hard for us to understand, our
team wants to share sto-ries of what OCWM does, how our dollars are
spent, how we are better because we are many different parts in the
body of Christ. Keep watch-ing the eCourier for future articles!
Your OCWM Covenanted Ministry, Keith Karau-Chair, Karen Boyd, Ken
Ulmer, Adam Smith, Joyce Bathke and Renee Cordes
Conference Annual Gathering Our MMSUCC Conference Annual
Gathering will be held June 4-6, 2015, at the Columbia Holiday Inn.
The theme for this year's event is "Rebuild, Restore & Renew",
with each day centering on a different and pertinent topic woven
within the theme.
National Day of Prayer The 64th annual National Day of Prayer,
Thursday, May 7, 2015, will have pro-found significance for our
country. It is an un-precedented opportunity to see the Lords
healing and renewing power made manifest as we call on citizens to
humbly come before His throne.
Our theme for 2015 is Lord, Hear Our Cry, emphasizing the need
for individuals, corporately and individually, to place their faith
in the unfailing character of their Creator, who is sovereign
over all governments, authorities, and men. To further highlight
our theme, weve chosen I Kings 8:28 as our Scripture for this year:
Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your
presence this day. A bake sale will be held Friday, May 1, from 4-6
PM at Patricias Food in Odessa and dur-ing the day Saturday in town
for the citywide ga-rage sale. This years community observance
again will be a prayer breakfast May 7th from 6:45 7:30 AM with
breakfast immediately following. The lo-cation is The Crown, 7411
Outer Road, Odessa . We are called as a congregation to pray
together at this event. Please let Pastor Kristin know if you
are planning on attending. How much dirt is there in a hole that
measures
two feet by three feet by four feet?
There is no dirt in a hole!!
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Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We
believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally
begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God
from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he
came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the
Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the
third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he
ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and
his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the
Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glo-rified, who
has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic
and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the
forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and
the life of the world to come. Amen.
http://www.ucc.org/beliefs_nicene-creed
EXPRESSION SESSION Thank Yous Dear Zion UCC, I wish to thank
everyone for the cards and prayers I re-ceived. I am doing good now
and I'm being fitted for a prosthetic leg. The first of May my
cancer will be checked again to see how I proceed with that. Thanks
again for all your prayers and cards.
Charles Cole
The Lamplighter BUTTERFLY ROOM 3 And if I go and prepare a place
for you, I will come again, and receive you unto my-self; that
where I am, there ye may be also.
John 14:3 (KJV)
"mothers garden"
My Mother kept a garden,
a garden of the heart,
she planted all the good things
that gave my life its start.
She turned me to the sunshine
and encouraged me to dream,
fostering and nurturing
the seeds of self-esteem...
And when the winds and rain came,
she protected me enough--
but not too much because she knew
I'd need to stand up strong and tough.
Her constant good example
always taught me right from wrong--
markers for my pathway
that will last a lifetime long.
I am my Mother's garden.
I am her legacy-
and I hope today she feels the love
reflected back from me
Author unknown
How often Ive ached to embrace your children, the way a hen
gathers her chicks under her
wings. (Matthew 23:37b, The Message)
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The Lamplighter
Celebration Occasions
May Birthdays
Date Birthday 3 Trey Hoeppner
10 Warren Hawthorne
12 Wilbur Neher
15 Darrell Fiegenbaum
19 Dorothy Begemann
22 Jesse Engel
Philip Hoeppner
23 Robert Brueggenjohann
31 Teresa Begemann
Juanita Wright
Administrative Affairs
Reverend Kristin Aardema Faigh
Home(660) 237- 4902 Church (660) 237-4355
[email protected] Cell (660) 641-1038
Scott Alvested Council President (816) 230-4450
Angie Lawson Church Secretary
(660) 237- 4355 [email protected]
Jenny Holt Newsletter
(660) 237 - 4923 [email protected]
Teresa Begemann Organist
(816) 633 - 4133 [email protected]
Dawn Stuart Custodian
(660) 237 - 4355
Serving Souls
May ACOLYTES GREETERS
3 Kristen Johnson Jeff & Connie Sanders
10 Austin Aardema
Faigh
Norma Mittelhauser & Jeannette Starkebaum
17 Donovan Aardema
Faigh
Elaine Hudson & Doris
VanCleave
24 Trinity Alvested Roger & Mary Ellen
Thomson
31 Tanner Burns Ron & Diane Wagner
Office Hours
Pastor Secretary
Tuesday
8:00 AMNoon
Wednesday
6:008:00 PM Wednesday
5:009:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AMNoon
Reminder!
The deadline for submissions for the June newsletter is
Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Send your submissions to:
[email protected] or [email protected]
Or Call (660) 237-4923
May Anniversaries
20 Robert & Amy Hoefer
23 Mike & Amy Burns
31 Ronnie & Martha Hawthorne
May 5, 2015
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Zion United Church of Christ 105 North Mary St. Mayview,
Missouri 64071-8224 Generous - Loving - Dedicated Christians Sunday
School 9:30 am Worship at 10:30 am ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
The Lamplighter May 2015
Zion UCC Mission Statement The avowed purpose of our church
shall be:
To worship God, to proclaim and teach the Gospel of Jesus
Christ, and to celebrate the Sacra-ments; to experience Christian
fellowship, to build unity, and to practice charity within this
congre-
gation and the wider church; and to share this witness of Jesus
Christ throughout the world.
Worship Whirl
Traditional Worship 10:30 AM Sundays
Come As You Are Service 10:30 AM Monthly - 3rd Sunday
Sunday School 9:30 AM Sundays
Communion 10:30AM Monthly 1st Sunday & Special Holidays
Church Council 7:00 PM Monthly
Board of Christian Education 7:00 PM Monthly
SAIL (Serving All in Love) 7:00 PM Monthly - 4th Tuesday
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