Newsletter Archives
February 08
He is not here,
for He is
risen!
Matthew 28:6
Do you like to hear that
“good ole’” Gospel music?
Maybe you savor the beat of a
contemporary Christian song?
Or, perhaps the old hymns sung
a cappella suit your fancy?
How about a sound so soothing
your heart skips a beat?
Do you enjoy hearing perfect
3-part family harmony?
Do you want to know what I am
talkin’ about????
The Ball
Brothers
are coming to
Community
United Presbyterian Church
315 North Vine
Street
Hartford, Iowa
Saturday March
1, 2008
6:30 PM
Admission $10
Please call today to reserve
your seat!
Please call or see Dave Walker
Cell 515-210-7191 Home
515-989-4501
Email
davewalkjr@msn.com
Be sure to check out their
website and you’ll see and hear what I am talkin’ about!
www.theballbrothers.com
Sharing
Resources…..
Changing
Lives…….
One Great Hour
of Sharing
For more than fifty
years, Presbyterians have joined with Christians throughout the
nation in supporting One Great Hour of Sharing, responding to
Christ's love for all people by joyfully sharing that love with
people in need. The refugee and the stranger have found food and
safe shelter; those stunned by the aftermath of disasters have
found relief and help rebuilding; and communities seeking to
take control of their future have found partners in development.
Presbyterians' gifts support the work of The Presbyterian
Committee for the
Self-Development of People,
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance,
and the
Presbyterian Hunger Program.
The hundreds of millions of dollars Presbyterians have given
over the last half century have enabled a powerful witness to
the love of the One who came that all might have life more
abundantly.
36% Presbyterian
Hunger Program for ministries working to alleviate hunger and
eliminate its causes, responding with compassion and justice to
poor and hungry people in local communities, in the nation, and
throughout the world, as well as ministries addressing
homelessness and affordable housing.
32% Presbyterian
Disaster Assistance for disaster response and ministries with
refugees.
32% Self-Development
of People for partnerships with groups of people who are
oppressed by poverty or social systems, who want to take charge
of their own lives, have organized to do something about their
own condition, and have decided what they need to do to produce
long-term benefits for themselves.
Community United
Presbyterian Church will receive this offering on Easter Sunday,
March 23, 2008.
Please prayerfully
consider what you are able to do to share your resources to
change lives…including your own! Together we can make a world
of difference.
Holy Week
Schedule
March 16
Palm Sunday
9:00
a.m. Worship at CUPC
March 20
Maundy Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Prayer
Vigil begins
March 21
Good Friday
7:00
p.m.
Scotch Ridge
Pres. Church
March 23
Easter
7:00
a.m. Sunrise Service at CUPC
(breakfast to follow)
9:00 a.m.
Worship
at CUPC
10:30 a.m.
Easter
Egg Hunt
(by
CUPC youth)
3:30 p.m.
Carlisle
Care Center
March
Newsletter Deadline:
March 15, 2008
Please forward
items by email attachment to:
hartfordcupc@msn.com.
Your help in observing this deadline will be greatly
appreciated!!
An Irish
Blessing
May the road
rise to meet you,
May the wind be
always at your back,
May the sun
shine warm upon your face,
May the rains
fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we
meet again,
May God hold
you in the hollow
of His
hand.
Worship at
Carlisle Care Center
CUPC will
provide worship at the Carlisle Care Center on:
EASTER March
23, 2008
Services are at
3:30 p.m. All members and friends are invited and
encouraged to
participate in
this special ministry!
Community
United
Presbyterian
Church
presents…
May We Never
Forget
2008 Celebration of Talents
Saturday, March
29, 2008!
7:00 p.m.
Anyone
interested in participating
in the program,
please contact
Ann Polito @
681-9519 by March 24!
Special
Music
March 2
LOGOS Middle School Choir
March 9
LOGOS Senior High Choir
March 16
LOGOS Elementary Choir
March 23
Bell Choir
March 30
Shane Hammond
Thank you for
sharing your musical gifts!
Anyone wishing
to share special music during worship, please contact the church
office at 989-3426.
CCA
Food Pantry
Challenge 2008
During January
55 items were donated to be delivered to the CCA Food Pantry
operated at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Carlisle, Iowa. Thank
you to everyone who participated!
All members and
friends of CUPC are encouraged to join in the 2008 CCA Food
Pantry Challenge! Each week, an item is designated to be added
to your personal grocery list to be donated to the CCA Food
Pantry.
Items
designated for March are:
March
2 Salt
March
9 Sugar
March
16 Vanilla
March
23 Vegetable Oil
March
30 Bath Soap
Contributions
may be placed on the table in fellowship hall and will be
delivered to the food pantry at the end of each month. Whatever
you are able to do will be appreciated!
Helping people,
touching lives, warming hearts!
In our
prayers…..
Please remember the following in your thoughts and prayers:
·
Rick Albert
(friend of Gerald Hammond) as he
recuperates from heart surgery.
·
Ellis Allanson
(son of Karla McQuillen) as he
recuperates from a tonsillectomy.
·
Donna Beaver
as she deals with health concerns.
·
Alice Bell
as she is hospitalized.
·
Cindy Berg
as she recuperates from a broken
ankle.
·
Elaine Billington
(Verle Spence’s sister) as she
is treated for bone cancer.
·
Dezerra Bruce
as she receives chemotherapy.
·
Michelle Buchanan and
children
·
Steve & Jackie Clark
as both deal with health
issues.
·
Jody Collins
(mother of Connie Goldsberry &
Cheryl Rawson) as she experiences health challenges.
·
Gloria Cowles
(sister of Larry Meyers) as she
faces health challenges.
·
Kay Eaton
(Debbie Walker’s mom) after heart
testing.
·
Mark & Phyllis Emmak
(nephew & niece of
Florence Warren) as they deal with health issues.
·
Patty Eittreim
(Don Hall’s daughter) as she
recuperates from a car accident in Bali, Malaysia.
·
The family and friends of
Marilyn Fay as they
mourn her death and celebrate her life.
·
Sally Farley
as she recuperates from a broken
hip.
·
Nancy Ferguson
·
Alberta Fridley
as she recuperates from a fall and related surgery.
·
Sandy Gustafson
(friend of Pastor Nathan) as
she recuperates from breast cancer surgery and receives
chemotherapy.
·
Karen Hammond
as she deals with health concerns
and recuperates from surgery.
·
Janet Hartman
as she recuperates from a
mastectomy.
·
Richard Hunt
as he is treated for a lung tumor.
·
Judy Hutchison
as she receives cancer treatment.
·
Harold Isley
as he deals with health challenges.
·
Andy Jackson
as he deals with health concerns.
·
Ed Jones
as he receives cancer treatment.
·
Jackie Kissell (Sophia
Eckert’s mother) as she recuperates from knee replacement
surgery and is treated for colon cancer.
·
Kenneth Kuper
(uncle of Ann Polito) as he
recuperates after receiving a pacemaker and stents.
·
The family and friends of
Lauren Laman (daughter
of Lewey & Cinda’s cousin) as they mourn her death and celebrate
her life.
·
Rachel Lambertson
as she is treated for a lung
tumor.
·
Eddie Lester
(uncle of Lewey & Cinda) as
he is hospitalized and deals with health concerns.
·
Michelle Livingston
as she recuperates from
neck surgery.
·
Margaret
(cousin of Ruth Willis) as she is
treated for spine cancer.
·
Brady McFarland
·
Jim McFarland
as dialysis procedure does not work
well.
·
Karla (Foust) McQuillen
as she is treated for
breast cancer.
·
Alma Meacham
as she recuperates from receiving a
pacemaker.
·
Ron Merriam
(Lisa’s father) as he recuperates
from a 2nd broken hip.
·
Fred Milicci
as he deals with health challenges.
·
Gary Osborne
as he deals with emphysema.
·
Maxine Pendry
as she deals with health concerns.
·
Peggy Pendry
as she receives cancer treatment.
·
Father of Michelle
Phillips as he receives
cancer treatment.
·
Shari Pohlman
as she is treated for Hepatitis C.
·
Dakota Pickett
·
Jon Rawson
as he recuperates from an ocular
fracture.
·
Mike Rodman
as he deals with health concerns.
·
Members and Moderator of
Session as they lead our
church family and tend to the business of our church.
·
Lorrie Shetterly
as she deals with health
concerns.
·
Jim Shoning
as he recuperates from aneurysm
surgery.
·
Dan Smith
as he receives cancer treatment.
·
Sharon Snelson
as she receives Hospice care.
·
Soldiers in the Armed
Forces & their families
as they serve our country.
·
Verle Spence
as he recuperates from a fall on ice injuring his shoulder.
·
Jenny Stone
as she has bed rest for the
remainder of her pregnancy.
·
Florence Warren
as she is treated for problems
with her shoulder.
·
Don Webster
(Bob Pohlman’s brother) as he deals
with health problems.
·
Dick Wright
as he receives treatment for a
brain tumor.
Please share
any changes needed to this prayer list with Ann Polito.
Keep Praying!
Splinters from
the Board
Splinters from the Board – January 28, 2008
The Session
held a regular meeting on January 28.
A summary of
the meeting follows:
·
Announced Ash Wednesday Service to be held on February 6 at 7:00
p.m.
·
Announced Christian Education Committee is looking for LOGOS
Director for 2008-09.
·
Announced church work days to be held on March 15 and September
6, 2008.
·
Announced IRS business mileage rate for 2008 is 50.5 cents per
mile.
·
Announced LOGOS 2nd semester began January 9 and will
conclude on April 9 with no LOGOS on March 19.
·
Announced stewardship training event to be held on April 18 & 19
at Covenant Presbyterian Church.
·
Announced Sunrise Easter Service & Breakfast to be held at CUPC
on March 23.
·
Announced Taco Dinner and Celebration of Talents to be held on
March 29 with proceeds to assist Jon Rawson on his trip to
Spain.
·
Announced Vacation Bible School to be held July 7 – 11, 2008.
·
Announced Valentine’s Dinner to be held on February 9 at 6:00
p.m. Reservations only for $14.00/person
·
Appointed Cheryl Rawson as webmaster of the church website.
·
Approved
2007 Session Annual Statistical Report.
·
Approved
baptism requests of Ryan and Addyson Sears.
·
Approved
Brianne Sears as the Vacation Bible School Director.
·
Approved
committee to research and make recommendations for the Projector
Project.
·
Approved
membership requests of Ryan & Brianne Sears and David Walker
III.
·
Approved
Pastor Nathan’s vacation and study leave requests for:
·
Study
Leave: May 5 – 12 & July 27 – Aug 1
·
Vacation: April 16 -17, July 13, August 31
·
Approved
purchase of mail drawers for church office.
·
Approved
the facility use request of Loreesa Curry for a baby shower for
Rebecca Campbell on April 26.
·
Approved
the invitation to The Ball Brothers to provide a concert at CUPC
on March 1.
·
Approved
wedding request of Julie Johnston and Nick Sindelar with
rehearsal on March 1 (2 p.m.) and wedding/reception on March 2
(4 p.m.).
·
Disbursed EFT information for Session review.
·
Discussed expectations for snow removal at the church.
·
Distributed 2007 Clerk of Session report in detail.
·
Distributed January, 2008, The Wider Circle to those without
personal email.
·
Received
oral report of January 19 Presbytery meeting.
·
Reported
2008 Presbytery meetings scheduled for May 20, August 16, and
November 11, 2008.
·
Reported
active membership is 111 and inactive membership is 187.
·
Reported
annual audit of church financial records is scheduled for
February 28, 2008.
·
Reported
average attendance for December was 64 and January was 66.
·
Reported
CCA Food Pantry Challenge received 55 items in January.
·
Reported
Communion was served to 51 of 51 on December 2, 104 of 108 on
Dec 24, and 70 of 71 on January 6.
·
Reported
new garbage disposal has been installed in old kitchen.
·
Reported
new phone purchase for pastor and secretary’s offices.
·
Reported
per capita amount for 2008 remains $27.
·
Reported
the installation of Albert Allen, Lori Hollingsworth, Cheryl
Rawson, and David Walker, Jr. on January 6, 2008.
·
Reported
the ordination of Cheryl Rawson on January 6, 2008.
Monthly reports
were received and approved from various individuals and
committees.
Financial
Information
Fellowship Fund
Balance $ 176.76
December
Receipts $ 8,338.10
December
Expenses $ 8,660.33
The next
meeting was scheduled for Monday, February 25, at 6:30 p.m. with
committees meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Session
adjourned with prayer.
Youth
Events
March 9
Fun and Games
6 – 8 p.m.
at
the Church!!!
March
23 Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 a.m.
We’ll hide
Easter eggs for the younger children to find…..hopefully in the
church yard!!
March 29
Benefit Taco Dinner & Celebration of
Talents
Watch for ways
you can support Jon in this event—whether helping with the
dinner and/or participating in the program following!
Please contact
Bonnie with any questions! (989-0147 or
hfd548@msn.com)
WANTED
NEEDED DESIRED
The Christian Education
Committee
of Community United
Presbyterian Church is seeking an individual who:
enjoys
working with children
has
bottled up energy and creativity
hears
God’s call to serve Him
If this describes YOU,
please prayerfully consider the
position that is currently available!
LOGOS Director
This position is for the
2008-09 LOGOS year beginning in September and concluding in
April.
This position may be held by
one individual or a “team”.
It is no secret that this
position can be challenging, but the rewards are “out of this
world”! If you feel God’s call to this position or would like
more information, please contact a member of the Christian
Education Committee:
Melana Hammond 989-0284
Tom Bloomquist 707-0657
David Walker, Jr. 989-4501
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Nursery Provided
The nursery is available during the Sunday worship service for
children up to 4 years old.
If you would like to use this service, please contact Madonna
Jack or one of the ushers for assistance.
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Tired of the
snow? Need a vacation?
Start planning
a fun-filled, memorable and low-cost family vacation now…
Vacation Bible
School
July 7-11 2008
Pre-School – 5th
Grade
Bring your
sunglasses and bright ideas and join the VBS team.
Volunteers
needed in all areas:
Crew Leaders
Decorating
Classroom
Recreational
Snacks
Advertising
Crafts
Informational
Meetings:
Thursday March
6, 6:00 pm
Thursday April
10, 6:00pm
@ the Church
Contact Brianne
Sears with questions or to volunteer your time!
briannecurtis0773@msn.com
989-0773
The Power of
God
Spring Youth
Retreat
for 6th
– 12th Graders
April 4 – 5,
2008
Westminster
Presbyterian Church
in Des Moines,
Iowa
Sponsored by
the
Presbytery of
Des Moines
2400 86th
Street, Suite 20
Urbandale, IA
50322-4306
Phone:
515-276-4991
Fax:
515-276-7596
www.presbyteryofdesmoines.org
CUPC youth interested in
registering,
Please contact Bonnie Nesler at
989-0147.
Please note:
This event is the same weekend as the Carlisle $ for Scholars
Peach Affair. Youth who wish to participate in BOTH events
should sign up to help after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday for the Peach
Affair!
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 of Session will attempt to
contact members and friends of the church with necessary
information.
Please also refer to announcements provided on local television
stations.
