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Candles, Cookies, Candy, Raffles, Gift Wrap, Gift cards, Skip-a-Kick-a-Read-a-Walk-a-Breath-a-thons.....
We've all been there, the cornering in the narthex, those sweet upturned
faces, 'will you please support my school, team, troop, tribe, whatever?
Fund-raisers are an inevitable part of kids' life these days. And kids, thanks
be to God, are a vibrant and growing part of our church's life. We
love our kids. We're proud of them. We want to support them,
if and when we can. We know that church is one of the few safe places
available to them. So is it 'okay' for them to bring their fund-raisers
to church? Absolutely! -we're family; it's all part of the deal.
However, There's a right way and a wrong way
to ask church folk to help with fund-raisers, and every so often, for our
newer people and for a reminder, we'll be publishing this friendly guide
to help all your fund-raisers out!
| Right Way |
Wrong Way |
| Outside of the sanctuary |
In the sanctuary |
| After worship (or Family Night) |
Before worship or Sunday School |
| Asking politely, with explanation |
Sticking the form and a pen under our nose |
| Checking whether anyone else is fundraising, and coordinating efforts |
Being one of three or four kids all asking the same person to buy something |
| Thanking people even if they say no |
Acting sad or mad if they say no |
We can be very proud that our kids almost always
fall into the 'right way' category already; our problems with fundraising
are few and far between. We periodically review, reaffirm, and restate
our church policy regarding non-church-related fundraising so that kids,
parents, and church folks alike are on the same page and can be sensitive
to each other's needs and wishes.
Bible Study will meet on Sundays at 7pm.
It Came From The Board
For complete Board activities, see the church bulletin board
or inquire with Pastor Tracy or Board Chair Robert Sommer.
Check
*Robin's Corner* for fun things we will be doing.
Adult Bible Study: Sunday Nights 7:00 p.m., Church Parlor
| President: |
Jan Owen |
| Vice President: |
Cindy Ball |
| Secretary: |
Mary Waltz |
| Treasurer: |
Anita Owen |
| Program Chair: |
Debbi Stump |
The Christian Women's Fellowship
is expanding our direct ministries to those within and at the edges of our
church family. Women, Men and Young People interested in visitation
and other forms of direct ministry are encouraged to sign-up on the sheet
on the bulletin board in the narthex, or talk to Jan Owen, Cindy Ball, or
Pastor Tracy.
CWF meets Tuesdays.. Come for food, games, prizes, friends and fun. All members and friends invited!
The guest speaker for the June 6th meeting is Amy Wazo who will show us how to preserve our memories by scrapbooking.
This is a fun way to keep your memories. Scrapbooks make nice gifts or you keepsakes to pass down.
The Christian Workers group meets the third Friday of each month at 7:30. The group has meetings in Fellowship
Hall and goes on outings such as plays, concerts, luncheons, etc.
The membership committee will no longer be making calls to set up greeters on a monthly basis. A Greeter Schedule has been
posted on the bulletin board based on the greeters from last year. If you have any scheduling conflicts or no longer wish to serve,
please either switch with someone or call the church office and we will take care of it. Thank You!
REMEMBER OUR SERVICEMEN and SERVICEWOMEN!!!
**Notes of encouragement and cookies that keep forever would be greatly appreciated.
**Please remember all our service men and women through this season and keep them in your prayers.
Female Ministerial Outreach Students
**Please pray for our Priscilla Students:
Jody Hei - Bethany College
COOKIE SUNDAY
Please help us with cookie donations for Meals-on-Wheels. The first Sunday of each month is Cookie Sunday! Just bring your cookies in and leave
them in the kitchen. Volunteers will divide them into individual serving bags. Thank You For Your Help!!
Week of Compassion, God Uses All Gifts For Big Purposes
"When was it that we saw you, Thirsty?"
-Matthew 25:37
Current membership of our revitalized Planning Committee: Janet Scott, Chair; Ron Brown, David Long, Benson Greene,
III, and Jan Owen. This team will assist Pastor Tracy and other church leaders in discerning both the short-term and long-term missions
ministries to which our church is called, "for such a time as this".
GIFTS WE BRING
Financial Statement for August 2007
| INCOME |
August |
September |
YTD |
| Current Expense |
$ |
$ 9,907.00 |
$ 96,279.00 |
| Use of Facilities |
$ |
$ 826.00 |
$ 6,104.00 |
| Outreach |
$ |
$ 489.00 |
$ 8,028.00 |
| Capital Improv. |
$ |
$ 574.00 |
$ 1,283.00 |
| Front Steps |
$ |
$ 690.00 |
$ 4,337.00 |
| Sign |
$ |
$ 0 |
$ 703.00 |
| Memorial |
$ |
$ 0 |
$ 30.00 |
| Interest |
$ |
$ 126.00 |
$ 269.00 |
| Investment |
$ |
$ 1,969.00 |
$ 5,668.00 |
| TOTAL INCOME |
$ |
$ 14,581.00 |
$ 122,701.00 |
Robert Sommer, Treasurer
Stewardship understands that God has given us the task of talking care of all that He has created. It is to know
that who we are and what we have belong to God. Stewardship lies in the heart of Christian living.
Rev. Wanda I. Alejandro-Gonzalelz, M.Div - Director of Stewardship, Church Finance Council
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Join the Choir:
To paraphrase an old Beatles tune: "The minute you start to sing your part, then you will start to make it better." Take a good thing
and make it better. Lend your voice to the Choir, practice on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings.
See Steve if you are interested.
Please call Pat Lewis if you are interested (724-838-9339).
YOUTH
Robin;s Nest
Check the
YOUTH page Summer Camp Schedule
The first seven years of life constitute the period for laying the foundations of religion... This is the most important
period in the whole of a person's life in determining his [sic] later religious attitudes.
-R.D.Lee
The Young-at-Hearts are held at noon first Wednesday each month.
Valentine Sugar Cookies
1 C. Margarine
1 C. Powdered Sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 tsp. Almond extract
2 C. Flower
Cream margarine and sugar. Add egg and extracts. Stir in flour, mix well. Chill several hours. Roll dough to around 1/4 thick.
Cut with heart shaped cookie cutter and bake at 375 on ungreased cookie sheets for 8-10 minutes until lightly brown.
Icing
1 C. Powdered Sugar
2 tsp. Melted margarine
2-3 Tbls. Milk
1 - 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
Mix together and spread on warm cookies. Add food coloring as you wish. Decorate iced cookies with candies (cinnamon hearts, sprinkles,
etc.) to add a little of your own flare.
Note: Please send in your favorite recipe to share with your church friends.
Serving Your Lord
**For Elder, Deacon, Acolyte, Greeter, and Nursery schedules please visit our
Ministry Serving Schedule Page.
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Events page.
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