Central Journal
October, 1998
Annual Church Conference...
Will be held here at the church on Wednesday, October 21, 1998 at 7:30 p.m.
All are welcome to attend.
Fall Campaign Underway
By Bryan Halter
In the very near future, we'll all be joining together for a very special
effort, Central's Give to Live stewardship campaign.
The Give to Live theme draws on the concept that when we give...of our time,
our talent and our treasure...we become more genuinely and completely
alive.
Time spent in prayer, in worship and in service to God and those around us.
Talents used in our own unique ways to respond to the needs we see every day.
Treasure we share to turn the vision of
responsive Christians into reality.
Beginning November 8, and running through December 13, Central will have
a particularly busy calendar as we become more familiar with the Give to
Live theme. Lansing District Superintendent, John Ellinger, will deliver
the sermon November 8, the kickoff date for the campaign. Our own Dale Kirkby
will be in the pulpit November 15. Pastor John Boley will speak November
22 through December 13.
A series of "Fun Dinners" will offer every member an opportunity to attend
a fully catered dinner followed by an entertaining evening with some of Central's
most talented members! We'll learn how the congregation is becoming more
committed to fulfilling the great potential of this truly great church, and
how answering the call for an even higher level of commitment can change
our lives! And, there will be discussion groups and materials to show us
how Giving is clearly Living, and Living is Giving as well.
This fall, Central will adopt a two-year pledging system—one pledge
for 1999 and another for year 2000—in order to better coordinate our
overall financing needs.
So, watch your mail, read the Sunday bulletin, keep your eyes and ears open!
There'll be lots to do, lots to plan for! And when it's all done, may each
and every one of us be able to say, "I am, indeed, a good steward."
Pastor's Pen
I want to tell you about an organization that I have become involved in and
am excited about. It is an organization that could lead to great benefits
for our ministry here at Central and for the Lansing area. It is called the
Greater Lansing Association for Development and Empowerment (GLADE).
GLADE is an ecumenical attempt to bring together the faith communities of
the Lansing area to work on a grass roots level for the betterment of the
community. Already there are about 20 congregations involved, including United
Methodists, to begin this work. I am now serving as Vice Chair and believe
that it will be a great boost for this congregation and the Lansing
area.
The purpose of Glade is to move our churches from charity to justice. Most
churches are very good a doing charitable works – ministering "to" people.
This is very important work and must continue. GLADE wants to look at root
causes of community problems – ministering "with" people - and mobilized
the faith communities to work on issues. It is not a political movement or
another charity, but an attempt to organize around what's important to people.
It is not an attempt to take on controversial issues that are both faith
based and political in nature, but an attempt to seek the highest common
denominator of manifesting faith and action in the community.
Our Church and Society Commission has already begun support of this effort
through a donation from the Lancen Fund. Those of you who are interested
in this kind of ministry, please let me know. In the meantime, stay tuned
for more information.
Grace and Peace, John
Recent loved ones who have passed from our midst into Life
Eternal.
John Lord ..............................August 23, 1998
Beryl Jackson ...................... August 24, 1998
Betty Clegg ......................... August 31, 1998
Forrest McCaskey .............. September 6, 1998
Louise Kapps ...................... September 9, 1998
Al Collins ............................. September 13, 1998
Worship Service
Our Worship Service each Sunday is at 9:30 a.m. with Church School for all
ages at 11:00 a.m. The 9:30 a.m. service is broadcast live over WJIM-AM (1240).
It is also cablecast and appears Sunday night from 9-10 p.m. on Channel 16/37
of Media One Cablevision.
Central Jounal
The Central Journal is a monthly publication of Central United Methodist
Church, Lansing, MI. 48933. Deadline for submittal of material is the third
Monday of the month preceding the month of publication. Journals are scheduled
to arrive at mailing destinations by the first of the month.
"COMMON CENTS"
By Ruthann Jaquette,
Business and Building Manager
As our fall program season moves into full swing, the administration is also
beginning the scramble to put its house in order and begin the planning process
for another year. Soon we will be very busy building the budget for next
year, so this article serves as a reminder to all commissions and committees
that we will be looking for your budget requests by mid-October.
Over the summer, we had the financial records audited by the outside accounting
firm David Ambrose, P.C.. If you would like a copy of that audit, please
contact me at the church office.
Please note, if you are making donations to a particular person's memorial
fund, it should not be included with the regular Sunday collection. Memorial
funds are accounted for among the endowment accounts and are deposited into
a separate account—at a different bank—than those of the general
fund, the exception being the radio broadcast. These donations are deposited
into the general fund account, and they can be included with your regular
tithe and offering.
As always, if you have any questions about our church finances, please feel
free to contact me at any time.
Faithfully yours, Ruthann
WKAR Radio Talking Books: A Window on the World
Thousands of people in mid-Michigan cannot see well enough to read this.
Others have physical handicaps that make reading traditional print difficult.
Michigan State University's WKAR Radio Talking Book (RTB) service provides
these people with access to the information they need to remain independent,
active and informed. You or someone you know might benefit from this service.
If you like to read and have a good voice, you might also be interested in
becoming a volunteer reader.
Each and every day a cadre of dedicated volunteers present verbatim readings
from a variety of local newspapers, magazines, best-selling novels, children's
books, advertisements, community calendars and other printed materials. After
passing an audition and attending a training session, volunteers usually
commit just one to two hours a week broadcasting live from WKAR's RTB studios
on the MSU campus.
Nationally networked programs compliment volunteer readings to provide service
to those with print handicaps 24 hours a day. WKAR's RTB is broadcast using
a sub-channel of the WKAR-FM (90.5) signal. Though it costs approximately
$100 a year, per listener to provide RTB services, thanks to much-needed
support from mid-Michigan individuals, businesses, United Way grants, and
Lion and Lioness clubs and other community services groups, WKAR's RTB is
provided free of charge to those who qualify.
You can help support this unique service in several ways. Most importantly,
you can help spread the word about the service. Call or write the RTB office
to receive informational brochures and you may wish to distribute to
others.
You may also be interested in scheduling an audition to become a volunteer
reader. In addition, you can help raise dollars for this service as you shop
and dine. That is, by collecting receipts from Meijer stores and Ponderosa
restaurants as well as Bill Knapps Community Service Points and Spartan Universal
product codes. These help WKAR's RTB program purchase needs.
Charitable donations to WKAR's RTB program are also welcome. All contributions
are tax deductible and are eligible for state and federal tax advantages.
Gifts made payable to MSU/WKAR RTB can be sent at any time to the address
below. Simply contact the RTB office for gift remittance envelopes.
For more information, call (517) 353-9124 or write WKAR Radio Talking Book,
283 Communication Arts Bldg., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
48824-1212.
What is an "Emanus Walk"?
By Ruth Brazee
You may have heard someone talking about going on an "Emmaus Walk" and wondered
what in the world they were talking about.
The resurrection story, told in Luke 24:13-35, illustrates what happens to
pilgrims on an Emmaus Walk: faith is explained, grace is experienced, Christian
community is realized and the body of Christ is renewed.
The purpose of Emmaus is the renewal of the Church as the body of the risen
Christ in the world through the renewal of church members as faithful and
committed disciples of Jesus Christ. Emmaus expands participants' spiritual
lives, deepens their discipleship and rekindles their gifts as Christian
leaders in their churches and communities. Persons whose spiritual lives
are renewed and strengthened through Emmaus, are called to share the grace
they received in their community and to be leavening influences in their
local churches.
In 1976, Danny Moore, Director of Developing Ministries for the Upper Room,
participated in a Cursillo in Florida and recognized a need for this kind
of program to be offered ecumenically. In 1977, Maxie Dunham, then World
Editor for The Upper Room, participated in a Cursillo weekend and together
with Mr. Moore, took steps to include Cursillo as an Upper Room program.
In 1981, by mutual agreement with the National Secretariat of the Roman Catholic
Cursillo, who held copyrights to the Cursillo program, The Upper Room Crusillo
became The Upper Room Walk to Emmaus. The primary issue involved in this
action was the Upper Room's commitment to being ecumenical. Emmaus is grounded
theologically and institutionally in The Upper Room section of the General
Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
Emmaus maintains balance between aspects of the whole gospel. The model unites
true knowledge and vital pietyBthe head and the heartBholding together the
inward journey of personal piety and the outward journey of Christian action
in the world. The Walk to Emmaus also makes it clear both through talks and
the communal experience of a weekend, that personal Christian growth involves
the support of other Christians and attention to relationships in the
congregation and community. The Walk to Emmaus holds up the importance of
involvement in the established church at the congregational level, while
also seeking to bring renewal to the church through a recovery of its spiritual
tradition and openness to God's Spirit who gives the Church birth.
The focus of the course is self renewal and is conducted in a manner which
strengthens Faith and deepens one's Christian beliefs. Presentations are
given by ten lay persons and five clergy persons during the three-day program.
The focus of the fifteen talks given during the weekend is God's GraceBGod's
ever-present gift.
The Walk to Emmaus is a three-day course in Christianity designed for leaders
of the local church. The Lansing Area fall men's walk, under the direction
of Bill Jenkins as Lay Director and Reverend Mark Payne as Spiritual Director
is scheduled for October 1-4 at Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church in
Charlotte and the fall women's walk, under the direction of Ruth Brazee as
Lay Director and Reverend Don Sechman as Spiritual Director, will be held
on October 22-25 at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church in Lansing. If you would
like more information on the Emmaus movement or are interested in taking
your Walk to Emmaus, seek out a member of Central who has already taken their
walk.
I encourage each of you to give the Walk to Emmaus yor serious consideration
as one way of bringing Spiritual renewal into your life and the life of our
Central Church congregation.
Red Roses to ...
Pauline Austin for being selected September Resident of the Month" at Delta
Retirement Center, Lansing. Congratulations Pauline for being recognized
for your many and varied talents and volunteer experiences. Your determination
and wonderful sense of humor is a delight to all.
Janet Mort for making the children's Bible Tote bags again this year.
Wally & Marilyn Van Stratt, Gwen Bodine, Ruth Holmes, Justin Sleight,
Murray Brown, Paul & Jamie Zimmer, Charley Jennett, Codee Kirkby and
Peter Mason for Sunday morning collection counting.
Wally & Marilyn Van Stratt, Fred and Ruth Brazee, and Marion Sprague
for delivering the videotape from Sunday worship to the television
station.
Mary Boudreau has been honored as the 1998 Michigan Social Worker of the
Year. What a great honor and a well deserved one. Mary puts her talents to
work at Central in a variety of ways. She helps the UMYF, Jr. High Church
School class, and the Quality Living Program. Congratulations, Mary!
Pat Bell for constructing new brackets for banner storage. The Banner Committee
sends you their heartfelt thanks!
Robert Jenkins for contributing new video tapes to replenish the supply used
on Sunday mornings.
Quiet Moments: A Gift Returned
By Joyce Dyer
Ms. Dyer is not a member of Central, but Pastor Frank Anderson visits her
at Independence Village.
I have often wondered, "Have I contributed anything worthwhile as I pass
through this life? Have I made a difference? Am I achieving in any measure
the fulfillment of the purpose for which I was given this great
gift?"
A recent emergency in my own life created a need to replenish my blood supply.
This placed me in the role of receiver rather than giver and sent my thoughts
in a new and unexplored direction. For many years, until the effects of aging
prohibited it, I contributed gallons of blood. It was a small effort for
me, made convenient by the organization for which I worked. It happens that
I have a relatively rare blood type and was often called to provide whole
blood for use in open heart surgery. Sometimes I wondered if that little
bag of blood realy helped. It seemed like such a small thing to do.
One time I was asked to donate blood for a three-year-old girl. I did not
know who the child was and my world was busy at the time. So I said a prayer,
as was my custom, and thought little more ot it.
Last week my sister brought a clipping from her local newspaper telling of
a young college student who was one of five selected to participate in a
large city internship program for professional development. This young lady
is known to my sister, and she recalled that as a three-year-old she had
undergone open heart surgery. Although it is impossible to establish positive
identification, time and circumstances provide the very evidence that the
gift of my blood so casually given played a part in the preservation of this
young life so full of promise.
The gift I gave so many years ago came back to me as a reminder that the
smallest act in behalf of another, though quickly forgotten or overlooked
by the giver, may have an immeasurable effect on one in need. A smile; a
cheery hello; the touch of a hand; a quick, unexpected hug; a wave to someone
across a room; a note of appreciation of a kindness received; a gift of no
particular value; so many gifts that any of us can send into the lives of
others that return untold happiness into our own.
It is not given to most of us to achieve greatness in this world. But the
giving of small, daily gifts, gifts to which we may attach little or no
importance, may bring happiness—the extent of which we have no
knowledge.
Such a message came into my life last week and prompted the writing of this piece.
If you would like to share a "quiet moment" with Central Journal readers, won't you consider submitting a short manuscript? Coordinator for this monthly feature is Leah Kay Fitch, (517) 394-4597.
YOU KNOW YOU'RE BEING CHRISTIAN WHEN——
· You've been staying at home on Sunday mornings lately, and its beginning
to feel uncomfortable.
·
You're still in a good mood when you can't find a place to park on Sunday
mornings and come late into worship.
·
Some things go wrong during worship, and you find yourself laughing over
it.
·
Some other driver treats you bad on the highway but you still are calm and
have a smile inside.
·
The offering plate comes by a third time and you reach for your
pocketbook.
·
When do YOU think you're being Christian?
(By Rev. Frank Anderson)
Understanding Living and Dying
Lansing District Bishop Donald Ott is making available a booklet entitled
"Understanding Living and Dying as Faithful Christians." It contains the
official United Methodist Church's position on physician assisted death adopted
in 1992. It is available at a cost of $5 each. Call or write: Betty Evans,
POB 6247, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 or call 888-217-1905.
Central's Prayer Chain
A confidential, prayer chain ministry is available 24 hrs., 7 days a week.
To initiate a prayer request please call one of the following prayer chain
leaders: Daytime 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Janet Mort 321-2330 or Karen Holoweiko
626-798. Evening 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Elizabeth Gibbs 882-2635 or Nancy
O'Shea 372-6156. This Prayer Chain is an ongoing ministry of Central United
Methodist Church and is open to anyone who would like to become a participant.
Education
Denise Fabbri, Program Director
Quality Living Program Update
The Quality Living Program has completed its first 12 week session. The program
began last July. Four individuals were assigned to us, and we began working
to teach them ways to better use their personal finances. We had some success.
One client began to understand budgeting and came in with her own budget
plan. Another began to understand better grocery shopping methods to ensure
enough to eat all month. The third found a job to supplement her welfare
income. There were bumps along the way, but God's grace was
sufficient.
The administration of this program is, for me, a goodly amount of work. However,
the amount of work for me will not increase significantly with more volunteers
helping a larger group of clients. I would like to encourage more people
to consider this outreach program. It would take about 2-3 hours of your
time each week. All it requires is a willingness to listen and help
others.
We are currently gearing up for the a second 12 week session. The classes
will be held on Wednesdays at 8:00-9:30 am in the Centennial Room. Anyone
interested in finding out more about this unique outreach, please call
me.
Looking Ahead:
Education Commission, October 21 and November 18, 6:15 pm, Centennial
Room
Crop Walk, October 11
Noisy Sunday, Children's Sabbath, October 18
Fall Harvest Family Fun Night, November 13, 6:15 pm, Dining Room
Adult Offerings
Unit 1 September 6- October 11
Whole People of God- Joi Tennant, Centennial Room
From Jesus to Christ- Rev. Boley, Room 27
Unit 2 October 18- November 22
Whole People of God - Joi Tennant, Centennial Room
Conflict Resolution - Denise Fabbri, Room 27
New Member Class - Rev. Boley, Pastor's Study
Great Ideas - C. Jon Holmes, Chapel
Take Home Paks
The Whole People of God material provides a special take home pak to enhance
the unit's lessons. It gives additional information about the lesson and
suggested activities to extend the learning within the family at home. Last
year these unit supplements were handed out in the children's church school
classes. After polling families, the Education Commission has decided to
make the paks available upon request. If you enjoyed this material in your
home last year and would like it again this year, please call my office.
God's Good Gift
Classes on human sexuality from a Christian perspective have begun. Classes
for pre-schoolers through adult are offered. So far, sixty people have attended.
Newcomers are welcome, please all the church office for luncheon reservations.
If you have any questions concerning the content of the program, please call
my office.
Thank You.
A big thank you to everyone who has brought in supplies for the Church School.
The following items are still needed: juice can lids, ice cream buckets,
and beads. We have received enough of the other requests. Thank you also
for purchasing the needed items on the Supply Tree. It's great to start the
year with a full cabinet of supplies.
United Methodist Women
Pat Mort, President
Carolyn Schuurmans, Beth Murley and I were talking about our hopes and
disappointments for UMW. I asked Beth, specifically, in what ways UMW had
disappointed her. Beth's reply was, "I don't know that I am the best person
to answer that question. My involvement in the UMW has never gone beyond
Central, so in the light of that, the UMW more rightly has cause to be
disappointed in me for not raising my level of participation over the last
40 years. But I appreciate the supportive fellowship I've received over the
years, and I'm proud of the mission work accomplished through the funds raised.
To answer your question, since my experience is here, my disappointment is
with ourselves for having failed to attract the younger women to be part
of an organized unit in UMW. Perhaps, through better communication of our
purpose, that will happen some day."
I asked Carolyn what she hoped UMW could do at Central and her reply was,
"I wish UMW could learn the needs of young women and working women and give
them support so we could all be one big support group for each other."
If there is some way UMW can help you, please let us know. We are happy to
do all we can to help in any way we can!
Christmas by Candlelight Hostess Sign Up Time!
Christmas by Candlelight is on the calendar for December 5, 1998! We made
a commitment to our members who don't like to come downtown at night that
this would be an afternoon event. Before we can start thinking about signing
up for guests, we need to know how many hostesses we will be having (and
if their tables will be "full" or open for guests).
Hostess sign up will take place October 18 and 25 in Fellowship Hall during
our Coffee Time. If you know you'd like to hostess a table and want to get
on the list "right away", please call Pat at 484-2356.
Rebekah and Ruth Circles Combine
Rebekah and Ruth Circles are combining this year. They've already put their
programs together and are planning on an exceptional year of fellowship,
learning and outreach.
World Thank Offering
World Thank Offering will be collected in the October Circle Meetings. Look
around you; count the many blessings God has showered you with and return
your thanks accordingly! If you cannot attend our October meeting, please
arrange to give your thank offering to either your circle leader or our Unit
Treasurer, Gwen Bodine.
Programs Wanted!
Do you have a program you'd like to share with a circle or UMW General Meeting?
Know of a good program that would enrich us all? Please let Pat, Gwen, Arline,
Marge, Beth or Carolyn know! We are always looking for programs for the
betterment of our souls and minds!
Educational Information
FILL THE ARK
By Julie Cooper and Ruthann Jaquette, Children's Coordinators
For those of you who, as of late, have become romantically attached to a
certain boat, I have some news for you! The "ARK" is coming to Central! What's
that you say? Not the boat you had in mind? Well, I can tell you that I am
reasonably sure that this boat is truly UNSINKABLE. What's all the chatter
about? I'm glad you asked. The Education Commission, in cooperation with
the Global Mission Committee, will be sponsoring the Heifer Project.
For those of you who may not be familiar with the Heifer Project, it is a
non-profit organization rooted in the Christian tradition. Heifer Project
joins with people of faith everywhere to work for the dignity and well being
of all people. Since 1944 Heifer Project International (HPI) has helped more
than one million impoverished families throughout the world become more
self-reliant through the gift of livestock and training in their care. Today,
families and communities in approximately 100 countries and 35 U.S. states
are leading self-reliant lives as a result of HPI's efforts. HPI provides
24 types of food and income-producing animals, as well as intensive training
in animal husbandry, ecologically sound sustainable farming and community
development.
At Central we are no strangers to the Heifer Project. Over the years we have
participated in many Heifer campaigns, but this year we have set a lofty
goal for ourselves by "filling an ARK" which is two of every animal at a
cost of $5,000. We have many exciting events and activities planned for the
entire congregation. The project will begin on October 18 (which will be
Central's Noisy Sunday and just happens to be World Food Day). We will run
this project through November 15. A special guest will make an appearance
on Noisy Sunday, and we'll celebrate a Fall Harvest Family Fun night complete
with a magic show on November 13. Keep an eye out for more details on events
and happenings related to the Heifer Project..
Church Women United
By Arline Roe
Church Women United will have "Operation Mission" on Monday, October 12,
from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Trinity UMC (at Canal Road and St. Joe). The
1998-99 studies are on "Indonesia" and "Refugees and Global Migration." I
have tickets for lunch (at a cost of $6.00). Call Carolyn Schuurmans for
child care (321-0569). Bring a sack lunch for your child. If you have questions,
my phone number is 371-7832.
Welcome Michele!
By Caryn Welter, Music Director
Central welcomes Ms. Michelle Smith of Warner Robins, Georgia, to its music
staff. She recently moved to Lansing in order to change career paths and
attend Cooley School of Law as a full-time student. Michelle has a B.A. in
music from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia and has completed a year
of post-graduate conservatory training in New York City at the American Musical
and Dramatic Academy. She has taught private voice lessons, as well as music
in both school and church settings.
Michelle loves to collect antique sheet music and enjoys writing, photography,
and solo vocal performance. She also plays the trumpet. Although she's been
away from it for awhile, she promises to bring her instrument to Michigan
after the first of the year.
Born and raised a Methodist, Miss Smith is delighted to be affiliated with
Central. She has already begun work with the Children's Choir, Wesley Choristers,
and the Youth choir. She is hopeful that a new middle school choir will begin
very soon, and she is excited about possibilities for all the groups.
We're glad she's here.
Harvest House Needs Urgent
Harvest House is having to turn away people due to low supplies. Please help
in any way you can. Needed are: children's clothes, combs, toothbrushes,
hairbrushes, underwear, socks, cleaning supplies of any kind, non-perishable
foods, meat and milk.
Marriage and Engaged Encounter Events
Descriptive brochures and registration forms are available for Marriage
Encounter-United Methodist, October 2-4 in Muskegon, October 9-11 in Houghton,
and November 6-8 in Bay City. Call Mike & Carolyn Richards, 810-227-8336,
for more information.
Engaged Encounter - United Methodist, dates are October 23-25 in Jackson.
Call Bob and Carol Jones at 616-796-5311 or Central's church office for more
information.
Oops!
Apologies to the following dedicated Central people that should have been
included on the list of Mobile Meal drivers published in last months Journal:
Paul and Mary Albery, Allison and Marcia Thomas, Arline Roe, and Carolyn
Schuurmans.
The History Corner
Reminisces from Central's first 149 years
Contributed by Central's Committee on Church History
Did you know that the budget for 1946-47 for Central Methodist Church was
$34,000.00? Our proposed budget may reach 10 times that amount for
1999.
The Cecillian, Bell, Boys and Girls choirs enjoyed an outing at Bob-Lo in
1973. They traveled by bus to take a cruise 17 miles downstream on the Detroit
River to Bob-Lo Island amusement park and zoo. A great time was had by all.
In 1973, Anne Grove, senior at Sexton High, received the Warren Balmer award
for participation in Central's sports program and for giving much service
to the church.
Thank You Notes
When I was not able to attend church during the winter, I appreciated listening
to our service on the radio. But now I can be there in person. During the
past months, so many of my friends have helped me in various ways. I do thank
them very much and will be grateful if they continue.
Thanks, Lois Myers.
Rev. Frank Anderson did an appreciated memorial service for John B. Lord.
The family and friends all thought it a commendable eulogy. Thanks to Rev.
Anderson.
Sincerely, Ellen Newman Lord and Daughters.
Dinners for Nine
October 15 through November 15
Our Evangelism Outreach Commission has planned 'Dinners for Nine' to be held
just ONE month this fall during the last two weeks of October and the first
two weeks of November. There will be a sign-up sheet for hosts and guests
on Sunday, October 4, immediately after the church service and during the
coffee hour in Fellowship Hall. The host(s) provides meat and beverages.
Each guest brings a dish to pass (salad, vegetable, dessert or rolls). Hostesses
will receive a letter with names of guests to contact for a convenient day
and time. This is a delightful way to get better acquainted with new Central
members and visitors in a warm home gathering. Please call Mary Albery,
Chairperson for 'Dinners for Nine', if you have any questions.
(882-2457)
Young Couples Group
(single, married, engaged or dating)
October 24 (Saturday): Uncle John's Cider Mill
We will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the church and car pool to the cider mill. You
will need money if you would like to purchase a pumpkin and other items.
November 13 (Friday): Harvest Party (details later)
December: Christmas Caroling (details later)
Questions? Contact Dennis & Denise Kelley at 484-9109 or Bill & Faye
McCracken at 3370-0207.
CENTRAL'S PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED SAINTS
Please take note of the "Yellow"parking meter covers on Capitol Avenue. The
Evangelism-Nurture Commission has produced these signs to benefit "Central's
Physically Challenged Saints." They are registered with the city. Thanks
in advance for your cooperation
Leon Martin
PENTECOST SEASON BANNERS
New hanging banners presented August 9, 1998 were dedicated in loving memory
of Lillian Buschlen by her husband, Mereill Buschlin, her daughter, Elizabeth
Unger, and memorial funds given in Lillian's honor by her friends and
family.
These banners were designed to depict the coming of the Holy Spirit, to enhance
our celebration of the Pentecostal Season. The theme was taken from the words
of Jesus in John 14:26-27. Where he tells us in verse 26 that, "the Holy
Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name will teach you all things..."
and in verse 27 he says, "peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I
do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and
do not be afraid." What powerful and comforting words!
The beautiful blue-green background color is liturgically correct for the
reason from Trinity Sunday to Advent. The descending white doves are symbols
of the Holy Spirit and peace. Each dove was individually designed and handcrafted
using a method of trapunto quilting to provide interest and sculptural dimension.
The Worship Commission, and the Memorial Committee, wish to thank the following
persons for the creation of this banner: Joy Adcock, artistic design; David
DeVinney, graphic design; Ann Mather and Janet Mort, sewers; and Mary Ellen
Maas, project coordinator.
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