THE WRIGHT UPS Wright Congregational United Church of Christ

4821 Franklin Rd, Boise ID 83705 Office: Tues – Thurs 9-12, 1-3 208-343-0292 email: church@wrightucc.com web: wrightucc.com

August 2014 Edition

Greetings of love to everyone!

I write to you with great excitement and joy. First, the love of this community is growing deeper in me every day. I feel blessed to be a part of such a faithful and fantastic group of people.

August is the time that we start talking about and planning for the fall. Let me tell you, we have a lot of ideas and plans brewing. This is wonderful because our life together is blossoming with fellowship and good work. Our traditional programs such as bench supper, women’s fellowship, Wright Ones, and the book club are thriving. In addition to these, we are also creating and reviving other activities. There will be a variety of ways to serve and celebrate our life together. One of these is the kick off of our children and youth program with the:

WAHOOZ! FAMILY FUN ZONE BEARD OFF- SATURDAY, 09/06/2014

We will be taking a group of ALL ages to Wahooz Family Fun Zone on Saturday September 6. We will have 3 hours of unlimited access to: mini golf, bumper boats, go-karts, laser tag, the kiddie cove, bowling, and a $5 game card. We will also have an additional 30 minutes for lunch with pizza and soda. Please, invite ANY children you know. ALL CHILDREN AND AGES ARE WELCOME TO JOIN. This will be a fun time of getting to know each other through play.

Please contact the church office or me if you have any questions or would like to reserve a spot for the adventure. In order to raise involvement and excitement Dan VanderVeen and I will be competing in a beard off. We will have a Spartan-esque competition at Wahooz! The winner gets to keep the beard and the loser must shave. Over the next month leading up to September 6 we will be collecting donations and sponsorships. You can use this to show your support for either Dan or myself. Pick who you want to see with a beard or who you want to see clean shaven. The funds raised will go towards this year’s children’s programming and the general fund. Pick your beard! This is exciting, and is only one of the ways we are growing together. Along with current programs and ministries please see a list of the following that we hope to get in full swing soon:

- All ages adult religious education - Young adults fellowship (“Young adult” is anyone who feels they fit such a category) - Sunday School for all ages - Men’s fellowship

If you are interested in any of these or have ideas for a group or program please contact me.

I will close with a snapshot of my schedule. For the month of August I will be having open office hours at Aerocaffe located at 201 N. Orchard St. I will be there from 9-12 and 1-3 on Wednesdays. This will be a time of building relationships. I hope you will be able to join me.

As always if there are any needs, prayers or just a desire to chat please feel free to contact me.

Many blessings and Love Rev. Drew

August Worship Team Lay Worship Leader Carl Van Slyke

Ushers Anne Schnebly, Carol Rivers, Mary Pond, Robin Canning

Care Givers Dwain & Linda Baxter

Altar Care Meredith Pond

Communion Servers Chuck Pond, Robin Canning, Anne Schnebly, Marilyn Williams

Date Greeters Fellowship Hosts Flowers

8-3 Willard & Bethene Dykes Jack Hansen

8-10 Mike & Kim Smith Carol Rivers, Carl Van Slyke

8-17 Wes & Cathy Andrews All Church Potluck-Luau theme

8-24 Pat Robb & Suzanne Robb

8-31 Marilyn Williams & Ann Durand

August Bench Supper All hands are needed as Wright Church continues to serve our free monthly meal to the Bench community.

Our next supper is Thursday, August 28. Please contact Julie Patterson if you are interested in helping with suppers.

Help Keep our Pantry Stocked Our pantry continues to be used by the community please give generously of non-parishable items and paper goods.

Memorials Memorials have been given in loving memory to celebrate the lives of the following: John Calhoun: Wm & Shirley Spiva Norman Jackson: Wm & Shirley Spiva Virginia "Ginny" Trapp: Janice Aagaaard, Frank & Jama Capshaw, Willard & Bethene Dykes, John & Maxine Freeman, The Gorve Hotel, Jack Hansen, Dick & Maxine Palmer, Dale & Mary Ellen Parsons, Carol Rivers, Lary & Gerry Smythe, Judy Babbitt, Jim & Judy French Barnes, Bert & Phyllis Burda, Loreta Chesko, Tom R. Falash Sr., John & Marletta French, Vernon & Beverly Harvey, Gil & Dorothy Haskins, Higgins & Rutledge Ins., Judy Larson, Longwell & Prapp Architects, Robin Parsons Paffendorf, JacquePalmer-Haenel & David Haenel, Dale & Betty Ramsey, Anne Schnebly, Leroy & Lee Ann Shults, Bob & Kathy Smith, Agnes Thayer, Carl Van Slyke, Marilyn Williams, Gary & Julie Waymire, Ron & Syl Apperson, Jack & Joan Wenske. Frank Endicott: Janice Aagaard

Thank you to everyone for your cards and concerns while I've been re-cooperating from my recent foot surgery. Meredith Pond

During a time like this we learn how much our friends really mean to us. Your expression of sympathy will always be treasured. Thank you for all your presence and the wonderful cards and hugs. The family of Frank Endicott. Liz Brax, Herb, Ranney, Shane, Crystal, Heather & Dusty.

Treasurer's Report Gen. Fund income 10,039.45 Gen. Fund Expenses -8,538.13 Balance for July 1,501.32 Balance for May -521.43 Balance to date 879.89

Women's Fellowship

There will be no gatherings during the summer months. Next meeting will be September 3, 2014 – see you then. Hope to see you all at Women's Retreat at Pilgrim Cove the first weekend in August.

Janice Aagaard

President

Lunch Bunch is taking a break for the summer. Let Pat Robb know if you prefer the third or fourth

Thursday of the month as plans are made for the fall.

ALL CHURCH POTLUCKs Each month the 3

rd Sunday fellowship time is reserved for an all church potluck through December.

Each month a group from the church will sponsor our all church potlucks. Putting out plates, napkins, salt, pepper, drinks and clean up is all that is needed – the rest will be provided by the wonderful cooks of Wright Church.

Put your group name on the signup sheet next to Potluck and let's eat and share together.

AUGUST ALL CHURCH POTLUCK IS SUNDAY, 17,

Sponsored by the Andrews family.

Coffee Hosts/Worship Flowers Coffee hour/fellowship hosts are needed to serve coffee and bring a treat for fellowship time after worship. Please sign up on bulletin board in social hall.

Altar flower hosts are also needed. Sign up is on bulletin board down stairs. You may bring you own flowers or pay the church $20 and we will provide them for you.

Arts, Crafts, Potluck - Fun We will gather again in September. This group just gets together for fun, friendship and, of course, food. So, take the summer to create some new items to share and bring the craft you are working on and enjoy the company in September.

Book Club News The book club meets on the first Thursday each month at 1:00 pm in the library. All are welcome to come and enjoy a cup of tea and an interesting discussion.

August 7: Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver September 4: The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline October 2: Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford November 13: Thief by Markus Zusak

"MOVE DREW FUND"

We have met our goal of over $4600 to support the interviewing and moving expenses for our new Pastor, Drew. Carl Van Slyke and the entire Search Committee thanks each one of you who supported this effort with cash donations, car use, motel lodging, and most of all the prayer support that we felt as we moved on our journey. THANK YOU.

Can't wait another four months for Santa Clause? Wondering what to get your favorite food pantry? Like to buy school supplies for children in need?

Tired of all this heat and miss the snow and freezing temps?

IT'S CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST AT WRIGHT CHURCH

Responding to the general feeling that this heat has lasted way to long we will celebrate Christmas in August on Sunday, August 24 this year! The Christmas tree will go up on Sunday, August 3rd and will be decorated with tags representing areas in the life of our church. Take an ornament to support our food pantry, a local elementary school, our kitchen or the basic needs of our church. Bring the items to the church and place them under the Christmas tree (no wrapping necessary) on or before Sunday, August 24. Wear your favorite "funny Christmas sweater on Sunday, August 24 and help us celebrate CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST AT WRIGHT CHURHC. A list of suggested items is below. Back packs, #2 pencils, crayons, colored pencils, Kleenex, spiral note books, loose leaf paper, 3 ring binders, toilet paper, canned fruit, apple sauce, box dinners, canned meals-( spaghetti o's, ravioli, beef-a-roni, etc.) dry goods (spaghetti, macaroni, sugar, etc.) pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter, canned stew, jelly, rice-a-roni, soups, canned meats, personal hygiene items, spaghetti sauce, plastic ware, toilet bowl cleaner, coffee (decaf & regular), paper plates (large & small), napkins, 33 gallon trash bags, windex (refill size), paper towels, batteries (aa, aaa, 9 volt), cereal, chili, any non-perishable items you prefer. If you have any questions contact Deb Carlson, our Mission and Outreach Chair.

WRIGHT UP DEADLINE! The deadline for the September edition Wright Ups is August 25. Also, please check your online contacts list so you have the correct e-mail address for Wright Church. It is: church@wrightucc.com

Farm Stand Opens BUGS classes are still going. The Farm Stand is open on Wednesdays, and Saturday

Wright 1's Singles

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY are we. If you are single (any age) please join us.

Friday, Aug. 22 we are gathering at the home of Kim & Mike Smith for an outdoor movie night and potluck dessert. Bring a chair and dessert to share. More details will be out soon.

Saturday, Sept. 20 we're having a picnic at Bogus Basin. We will pick up KFC and we will all chip in to cover the foods. Meet at the church at 11:00 am to carpool.

Sunday, Oct. 5 we are off to the Triangle Inn in Sweet, Idaho for a Basque dinner at 4:00 pm. More details on a meeting place and carpooling coming.

Sunday, Oct. 19 " flying with the birds". A visit to the Birds of Prey. We will have lunch at the church potluck and then carpool to see our winged friends. We need to be there by 2:30. Bring a cushion to sit on.

Saturday, November 1- "Lock um up!" 11:30 lunch at Trolly House on Warm Springs. Then 1:00 private/public tour of the Old Penitentiary. Dress warm. Cost 60 yrs and over $3.00 otherwise $4.00.

December Christmas light show at the Botanical Gardens. Details coming.

Other suggestions for future events were a meal at the Orchard House, movie and food at Northern Lights in Karcher Mall, a game night, see a local play. If you have any questions or suggestions give Carol Rivers a call.

Board Chairman's Report We are pleased to welcome back to our organ and piano our friend Ann Burkholder.

She will be with us on Sunday mornings and also for choir practices.

Update on Ruby Oliason's estate: the sale of her home closed on 7-7-14 and the church should be getting a check sometime in August.

Trevor Makinson and Chuck Pond has volunteered to re-paint the lines in our church parking lot.

Our July Community Supper was handled by Janice Aagaard. We served the leftovers from our June fund raiser. We need more volunteers to take charge of a monthly supper plus helping hands for prep, serving,

clean up.

A special thank you to Julie Patterson for filling in for Susan Busche as our Religious Education chairman. If you are interested in helping with our RE program please contact Julie.

THANKSGIVING IN JULY AT PILGRIM COVE

This past Sunday (7-27) 14 members of Wright Church joined nearly 30 other supporters of Pilgrim Cove for what hopes to be an annual event. We enjoyed the fine fellowship, the delicious turkey dinner prepared by Chef Lu, and the "out-of-this-world" desserts that Chef Lu created. Carl Van Slyke was roped into auctioning the desserts to the highest bidder. Bidding was fast and furious and everyone had some dessert to top off an enjoyable afternoon. Our thanks to Susan Busche and her crew at Pilgrim Cove for organizing and carrying out the event. Also thanks to the Board for all that they do on our behalf.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT FREE EVENT AUGUST 5, 2014

Sponsored by CENTRAL BENCH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION And held at WRIGHT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH SOUTH LAWN

6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM Information from "Crime Stoppers", a fire truck will make an appearance

plus a K-9 unit with a demonstration of how they train their wonderful dogs. Hot dogs and hamburgers, condiments, chips, watermelon, bakes beans,

potato salad, water will be available. PLEASE BRING A POTLUCK DISH TO SHARE

EVERYONE WELCOME

MISSION STATEMENT of

Wright Community Congregational United Church of Christ

"To provide Worship and Christian learning in a warm, open & friendly atmosphere"

"To be an active Christian center providing opportunities for fellowship and recreation"

"To carry out the traditions of the past, meet the needs of the present and plan for the future"

"To reach out in service, responding to the spiritual and physical needs of others in our church, our community and around the world"

"To invite all persons to share in this mission"

AUGUST 2014

SUNDAY MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

1

Women's Retreat begins at Pilgrim Cove

2

3

10:30 Worship/Communion 9:45 Choir Warm Up

11:30 fellowship/Coffee

4 BUGS

5 BUGS 6-Nat'l Night Out at Wright church 7- Alanon

6

BUGS

7 BUGS

8 BUGS

9

BUGS 10-2

10

10:30 Worship 11:30 Fellowship/Coffee

11

BUGS/kitchen

12

BUGS/kitchen 7- Alanon

13

BUGS/kitchen 6:00 Huntington's

14 BUGS/kitchen 1- Book Club 6-Wood Carvers

15 BUGS/kitchen

16

17 10:30 Worship

11:30 ALL CHURCH POTLUCK (luau)

18

19 7- Alanon

20 7 Board of Directors

21

22 Wright Ones Movie Night

23 11-Pilgrim Cove board meeting

24 Christmas in August

10:30 Worship with 11:30 Fellowship/Coffee

25 Wright Ups due

26

7- Alanon

27

28

6:00 pm Bench Community Supper

29

30

31 10:30 Worship

11:30 Fellowship/coffee

The Wright Ups Wright Community Congregational Church United Church of Christ 4821 Franklin Road, Boise ID 83705 wrightucc.com

June 2014 Vol. 2014 Issue 8 Published Monthly

Contact us: Phone: 208.343.0292 E-Mail: church@wrightucc.com Web: wrightucc.com

Ministers: All Of Us

Pastor: Rev. Drew Terry

Office Administrator: Robin Canning

Organist:

Board Chairman: Chuck Pond

Moderator: Carl Van Slyke

Sunday Schedule: 10:30 Worship 11:30 Fellowship Time Cry Room available for restless little ones.

Communion 1st Sunday of each month

THE GOLDEN CHAIN OF

FRIENDSHIP Friendship is a golden chain

The links are friends so dear.

And like a rare and precious jewel

It's measured more each year.

It’s clasped together firmly

With a love that's deep and true.

And it's rich with happy memories

And fond recollection too.

Time can't destroy its beauty

For as long as memory lives,

Years can't erase the pleasure

That the joy of friendship gives.

For friendship is a priceless gift

That can't be bought or sold,

But to have an understanding friend

Is worth far more than gold.

And the golden chain of friendship

Is a strong and blessed tie,

Binding kindred hearts together

As the years go passing by.