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The Wright UpsMay 2012Vol. 2012

Issue 5

Wright Congregational,United Church of Christ

4821 Franklin Rd.Boise, Idaho 83705

(208) 343-0292E-Mail:

wrightucc@qwestoffice.netWeb: wrightucc.com

Published Monthly,Mailed pre-paid at

Boise, IdahoPermit No. 127

* * *Ministers: All of Us

Pastor:Rev. Michael S. Black

Secretary:Robin Canning

Choir Director:Ron Apperson

Organist:Ginny Trapp

Cry Room availableFor restless little ones.

Board Chairman:Will Patterson

Moderator:Carl Van Slyke

Youth Leader:Kate Hall

Custodian:Robin Canning

Pilgrim Cove BoardMembers:

Al Busche, Carl Van SlykeJanice Aagaard, Ann Durand

Fall, Winter, SpringSchedule:

9:30 Adult Sunday Sch,10:45 Worship &

Children's Sunday Sch.Fellowship- Noon

Summer -June, July & AugustWorship at 10 a.m.Fellowship 11:00

WELCOME TO MAY!A MONTH OF SUNDAYS (PLUS ONE) AT WRIGHT CHURCH

SUNDAY, APRIL 299:30 AM - Adult Sunday School

10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "Just Imagine!"

Choir Anthem: "In T.his Very Room"

SUNDAY, MAY 69:30 AM - Adult Sunday School

10:45 AM - Worship And Communion ServiceSermon Theme: "Rejeice And Think About These Things"

Choir Anthem: "Give Me Jesus"

SUNDAY, MAY 13MOTHER'S DAY

9:30 AM - Mother's Day Breakfast10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration Service

Sermon Theme: "For Mothers And Their Families"Choir Anthem: "A Place Of Beginning Again"

SUNDAY, MAY 209:30 AM - AdnltSu'nday School

10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "The Whole Armor Of God"

Choir Season Finale: "Walk With Me"

SUNDAY, M..-\.Y 27PENTECOST - Wear Red

9:30 AM - Final Adult Sunday School Class10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration Service

Sermon Theme: "Catch The Spirit!"

SUNDA Y, JUNE 3 - SUMMER WORSHIP 10:00 AMSpaghetti Feed Fund Raiser For Campers

*****Special Children's Moment During Worship

K-6 Classes Following The Children's MomentRefreshments & Conversation Hour Following Worship

Communion Served the1st Sunday of each month

FROM THE BOARD CHAIRMAN

Dear Members and Friends of Wright Church,

Wright Congregational Church's traditional practice of"calling" a pastor affirms the active presence of God's Spirit in thesearch process. We prayerfully seek a pastor with particular giftsand skills, while recognizing that candidates are also engaged in aSpirit-led discernment process. Thus our church enters into acovenant with a new pastor always knowing that God eventuallywill lead that pastor to a new setting.

In the days that have elapsed since Pastor Mike Blackannounced his retirement, we have been keenly aware of God'snew calling for him, even as we have experienced a profound senseof loss. It is not easy to think about ending a Spirit-filled sixteenyear ministry. These next five months together will be a precioustime, and we will inform you about our plans for special events tocelebrate Pastor Mike's ministry.

Members of the Church Board have already been approached bysome of you with the daunting question, "Pastor Mike is leaving,what will we do?" We want to assure you that we have alreadybeen in touch with our Conference i11inister,Walter John Boris toreview the Search and Call process. We will schedule a meeting ofour Church Officers and Committee Chairs to hear directly fromWalter John about DCC procedures during a time of pastoraltransition. IiI the rI1eantinle, Walter John suggested that we sharewith you this brief overview:

1. We will select an interim pastor to provide continuity inworship, pastoral care, and program/staff oversight. WalterJohn will advise us on this process; he has assured us thatt.: has several excellent candidates available ... 1~~ otter 41~~TIt: TI . ..,.t:Y rut eA,(; usnt UTlUtUUtl:-~ YUU uu: WTlU '.IJt:'- cnespecialized skills needed during a transition time. Thispastor will not be a candidate for the "settled" position.

2. After the interim pastor is in place, we will initiate a searchprocess for a new pastor in accordance with our bylaws. Wewill invite all of you to be part of a self-study that willidentify our church's pastoral needs. And we will develop achurch profile for our potential candidates.

3. Our Conference office will advertise our vacancy amongUCC clergy all across the country. Our search committeewill read ministerial profiles, screen candidates, conduct:·"~J'WI""-·l·--.01 .•• .., check -r--- ce~ a J ....•.....•.....•.•..••.•tal. · ~ 1_".. -trtcer v t:w~, cr. (;ft, ,-t:Jt:'-'~TI ~., TlU evertca fly sececi U

candidate who will be recommended to the entirecongregation.

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plan our future. We will keep you informed on a regular basis. Fornow, let us express our gratitude to God for Pastor Mike's ministryand enter into a time of celebration with Mike and Tami, and theirfaniily. Please keep them in your prayers even as you know fromexperience that Pastor Mike will be praying for us.

Respectfully Submitted,Will Patterson Board Chair,

Board of Directors Meeting,Wednesday, May 16, 7 p.m.

All committee chairs and board officers needto be in attendance.

Book Club & Library NewsThe Book Group will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday,

May 3 in the church library.A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, by Betty Smith, will be discussed.For Tune7 : Any book by Idaho author Anthony Doerr.

For Tuly5: each person attending is asked to bring one or twofavorite poems. Any poetry you have written would be mostwelcome.

Thanks to everyone who helped with the Spring RummageSale-forbringing your treasures in, for buying those treasures, for setting

up, packing up, cleaning up and for hauling the leftovers to theYouth Ranch. We made $360.00 at the end of the day.

We had a great attendance at the luncheon for the ladies fromFirst Church. Mary Ellen Parsons did a wonderful job demonstrat-

ing how to tie and wear our scarves. Thanks Mary Ellen.Thanks to everyone who brought the delicious salads and desserts.Our next meeting wiII be at 1 pm Saturday, May 5th at the church.We have tentatively scheduled a travelogue on the PanamaCanal.

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off off{j Men's Fellowship "IJ~ ~~ Will meet on Saturday, ~{j' May 12 at 9:00 a.m. {[{[ L th {[{( to set up lor e {'1

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..-..-..-..- ..-..-..-..- ..-..- ..- ..-..-..-..-..-.~lOur Food Pantry is always in need of II donation of non-perishable items and i: paper goods. ~~~ NO OPEN PACKAGES III r. .' OR OUTDATED ITEMS PLEASE :. Thanks to everyone for their donations. !••• ·._ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. 1

1'---'-'-'-'-'-'-'---'-'-'-'-'-'-'---'---'---'---'---'-.-.-.-.-.-.~: Needed Items for office and janitorial supplies I

11 X 17white paper -ASAPCosco is a great resource for copier paper.

Thanks to all who have brought in supplies -it is greatly appreciated.

Don't forget that if you go to Staples for personal or thechurch - use our phone number or rewards

# 3196291946.Just last rnorith ~e ~ere able to use over $20 in re'ward

Coupons for office supplies. Thanks againI~._. ._._._._. . ._._._._._. ._._. ._._._.-------. .1

Worship attendance on:April 1- 81

April 8- 112April 15- 58April 22- 67

April 29-

Ushers for May:Frank Capshaw, Bob Smith

Tom Eubanks, Clay Shockley

Communion- May 6Servers:

Tami Black, Jo Elliott-BlakesleeJack & Joan Wenske

Liturgist-May 6Amy Linkert

May Care Givers:Meredith Pond & Jane Penrod

May Altar/Flower Care:Wes & Cathy Andrews

Check out ourbulletin board inthe social hall.

It changes monthly.Thanks for the changes and

making our church lookwelcome.

TREASURER'S REPORT

G.F. Bal 3,296.12March Income 9,195.00March Expenses 8,221.89March Balance 4,269.23Thank you for you faithfulness,

Janice Aagaard, Treasurer

Jesus said, "let the little children come to me,and do not hinder them... Luke 18:16

All children, young and old, are invited to £Q!!!£ to Sunday School.Come and explore Bible Stories

Come and activate faith.Come and discover.

God calls people of all ages; even a child like me!

The Sunday School lessons are on display in the church entry.Please invite your friends, your neighbors, and your children,

to register for the Bible story classes.Also, adult teachers are needed, either for a long term or a short term position.

Your commitment is needed.

Sunday School will begin in September and it will follow our family worship.The classes will run from Noon to 12:30; a snack will be included.

See you all in the fall,Come and enjoy!

The Wright Church Religious Education Committee

IN LOVING MEMORYRobert Dale "Bobby B." Brown

1924-2012

We celebrated the long life of our dear friend Bob Brown with a Memorial Servicehere at the church on Sunday afternoon, April 1. Bob passed away on March 25, at the ageof 88.

Bob was nearly a life-long resident of Boise, graduating from Boise High, and laterfrom Boise Junior College. He was quite an athlete, both in High School and College,excelling in basketball, track, and football. After graduating from Boise High in 1942, Bobserved in the Army during World War IT, mostly stationed with the Signal Corps inLondon. After returning home, he met and married the love of his life, Maxine Cummingsin 1946, and they were husband and wife for 48 years, until her death in 1994. Born tothem were their two children, Lynette and Scott, and through them, 3 grandchildren and 6great-grandchildren.

Bob's work life included careers with Associated Foods in Boise, the accountingteam at the Commissary at Mountain Home AFB, and finally many years with theUniversity of Idaho Extension Service in Boise and Caldwell.

50 years ago this month, Bob and Maxine joined our church. Through the yearsBob sang in the choir, was an usher, and even served a couple of years as ChurchTreasurer. He was a faithful, joyful participant in all we did together.

Bob also was a longtime member of the Elks, Masons, Shriners-as well as a bowler,camper, fisherman, and avid BSU Bronco Fan. Bob, we will always be glad for your happypresence among us, and know you are at home and at peace with your Savior.

WRIGHT WROUND UP

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BBQ and SILENT AUCTION

4821 Franklin Road, Boise

6-9 p.m.

BBQ catered by GOODWOOD'S

Bidding begins at 6:00 p.m.

Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m,

live dessert auction at 6:45 p.m.

Entertainment 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Final bids announcement 8:30 p.m,a'l\\'(e.

Bids close 8:45 p.m. ~es\e'({\OU'(

Winners announced 9:00 p.m. \l'Jea( 'I

DINNER TICKETS:

$10.00 (10 years and older) $12.00 at the door

$5.00 (5 thru 9 years:old) $7.00 at the door

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NEWS FROM AND FOR THE CONGREGATION

--Thanks to all of you for your kind and supportive words to me since I announcedmy pending retirement. As I said in my letter to you, and in my sermon Sunday, it has notbeen an easy decision, but that it's time. I look forward to these next four months and willdo everything in my power to make it a period of anticipation for the future of thiswonderful church. Be sure to see Board Chairman Will's great article in this issue formore information.

--The Annual Assembly of The Conference will be held May 18-19at Hillsdale UCCin Portland. The main focus of this year's gathering will be our World Missions. SpecialGuest will be the Bishop of our sister church in the Philippines. Registration Forms areavailable in the church office. Speaking of the Assembly, congratulations to Linda Baxter,who will be nominated for a three-year term on the Conference Board Of Directors.

--See all the great info about Summer Camps for kids and teens at Pilgrim Cove!All three ages will meet there July 8-14. Remember that the Church will pay $100 towardeach camper's costs-plus note that the proceeds from the Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser hereafter church on Sunday, June 3, will go to further reduce the fees. Register NowAt:

pilgrimcove.cpcucc.org

--One more Pilgrim Cove note: Work weekends, to help get the camp ready forSummer, will be May 18-20 and May 25-28. Can you come for a day or two? No chargefor rooms or meals. Contact Al Busche if you are available: 383-9181.

--Thanks to the several who already have signed up to take turns mowing the lawnthis summer-and we can still use a few more. Property Chair Dale Shoemaker will havethe schedule posted by this weekend. Again this year he also will be creating a sign-up listfor our "Adopt-A-Flower-Bed" program. Sign up to keep us beautiful all summer!

--Thanks to Syl Apperson, Jo Elliott-Blakeslee, and Mike Black for leading ourSunday morning Adult Sunday School Class. We will complete our study of the Gospel ofLuke by the end of May.

--Thanks to Jack Wenske, Jo Elliott-Blakeslee, Linda Baxter, and Syl Apperson fortaking parts of the Worship Service on April 15 while Mike was away. And, of course,special thanks to Jay Sanderson for filling the pulpit. All agreed he did a great job!

--Carol Hansen is doing much better in her recuperation at Capitol Care Center.Husband Jack says there is still a long way to go, but so thankful she's more like her oldself. Please keep both in your prayers.

--Much love and many prayers to Denise Steelman who is under treatment for alatest complication of her continuing auto-immune problems. We hope to see you soon!

--Had a nice conversation with Howard Adkins. He recently had a cardiac stentimplanted and is undergoing continuing treatment for vocal cord problems-but is doingbetter. Nettie will soon have a knee replacement. Love to them both.

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P.C. WORK WEEKENDSMay 18-20

AndMay 25-28

Free Roomand meals.Bring tools, gloves and appropriate

clothing for mountain weather.Lots offun, friends and fresh air.

Contact AI Busche with questions.

6ecret' 8 of the KingdomUCC SUMMER CAMP 2012

ATPILGRIM COVE CAMP

SPONSORED BY THE EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES TASK FORCE

This summer Exodus, Sojourners and Pilgrims will be exploring the Secrets of theKingdom with Daily Discoveries that are firmly rooted in scripture and offer a fun,thoughtful way to explore our relationship with God, one another and creation.

All three camps will be held July 8th through the 14th. Register online atwww.pilgrimcove.cpcucc.org. The cost of camp this year will be $365.00. PleaseRegister by May 21st to avoid the late fee.

This year the Educational Ministries Task Force also has a great Camp Tee Shirt contestfor kids of all ages to participate in. 2012's winning design will be printed on both CampAdams and Pilgrim Cove white tee-shirts that the kids use for tie dye. You can finddetails at !JttP':'/jGPGLI.G.c.Q[gLqQG!Jmstnt$LCg!Tlpt~hjrtftYJ~r.pdf.Good Luck!

Parents: Secrets of the Kingdom T-Shirt the kids use for tie dying is included inyour Registration fee of $365 ...if you register by May 21st.

• On your registration form please remember to check which size your child needs.

Additionally, if you would like to purchase separate Pilgrim Cove Camp Wear that helpssupport Pilgrim Cove Camp, you may include separate check made out to Pilgrim CoveCamp. Please put size in memo line of check.

T-Shirt Youth $14.00T-Shirt Adult $15.00Hoodie Youth $24.00Hoodie Adult $25.00

PILGRIM COVE FOUNDATION BOARD REPORT

April 23, 2012

Submitted by: Carl Van Slyke, Board Member

On March 31, the Idaho Association and people from most of the AssociationChurches met with the Pilgrim Cove Foundation Board to dialogue about issueswhich had arisen over the past several months. We were led in this process byConference Minister Walter John Boris and Retired Conference Minister GeneRoss. After considerable discussion and small group work, the issues whichrose to high priority were:

1. Youth camps, cost for campers, cost for staff (counselors, directors, etc.)2. Finances including the debt load and meeting mortgage payments and

Board Treasurer position (we need one)3. Communication among the Foundation Board members and between the

Board and the Idaho Assn. Churches and their members, and moretransparency. Board minutes will be e-mailed to the Idaho AssociationChurches in a timely fashion.

These items are being addressed at the current time.

The Board welcomed new members Patricia Maloney from Challis UCC andDewayne Mayer from New Plymouth UCC.

As noted elsewhere the Idaho Association UCC Church Camps for thePilgrims, Sojourners, and the Exodus Camp will be held the week of July 8-14 atPilgrim Cove.

If you would like a copy for the minutes check with the Church Office or withany Pilgrim Cove Foundation Board member.

~hetti Feedfor Pilgrim Cove Campers IIFrom AI Busche, Pilgrim Cove Board Member

Please come and help UCC children and young people attend Pilgrim Cove Campfrom July 8 to 14, 2012. The camp is not able to cover the cost of the counselorsnext summer without raising rates for each child. All proceeds above the cost of

the spaghetti will be used to lower the cost for UCC children to attend PilgrimCove Camp. This is a great way to provide spots at the camp for as many of our

young ones as possible!

When: Sunday June 3rd, Following Worship

Where: Wright UCC Congregational Fellowship Hall

What to Bring: Your Appetite and Your Children and Grandchildren

Donation for the Meal Requested

Thanks For Helping!

lD~e~~+Are very busy - if you are single check us out!

Friday, May 11 we will meet at 11:30 a.m. at theEgyptian Theater for the silent movie presentation.

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Saturday, June 11 Robin is hosting aPink Flamingo Picnic at her house.More details to come - wear pink!

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Just a reminder ...Coffee host and Altar flower sponsors

are needed.Sign up sheets for flowers are on the bulletin

board downstairs. You can choose to bring your

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~ own flowers or the church will supply them for you, for $20.. .-: ~ Coffee hour host sign up sheets are

Y in the social hall.Please be a sponsor Ihost soon.

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Wright Community Congregational UCC onFacebook. "Like" us real soon. Also don'tforget our a web page: Wrightucc.com

9dotlier's (j)ay (}3rea/ifastSunday, 9day 13

NEW PHONE NUMBERSPlease add to your church directory the following changes:

Nancy Hyder-new # 208-230-1361Mike Hyder -new # 208-284-7494

Tfie men's fef£owsliip of Wriglit Cliurcliwi{{ 6e liosting a 6realifast for a{{ the

women on :Motlier's Vay,Sunday:Morning, :May 13

6eginning at 9:30 a.m.(j3ringyour favorite fatfy and comejoin

usfor 6realifast.

'Jl ~otlier's qaf(fen"lBy Cfarajl.. Treat

I haoe a £oveEygarden I tend so carefu{Ey,jlnd every precious 6£oommeans

the uxnid to me.

P,acli tender fittfe Hossomreceives my £oving care,

jlnotlier spot quite fiR! it you '{{not find anywhere.

For my garden is my dear ones,!fity £ovingfamify,

Jlnd I'm the happiest gardenerWlien they're gathered round my f(nee.

:My bouquets are made of f(issesjlnd sliining litue eyes,

-rwouid. 6e liard to matcli their 6eauty this side of Paradise.

True, my vases are quite empty,6ut I don't seem to care,

For more precious that merefIouersIs the rove that I find there.

MAHJONG GROUPIs scheduled to meet at the church on Friday,

May 4 and Friday, May 18at 1:00 p.m.

If you are interested in playing contactEthel Farnsworth.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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1-Book Club 1:00 Mahjong 1:00 p.m.Women's Fellowship

7:ooAlanon 7-Choir Rehearsal2:00 Kitchen use bySusan Medlin

~ 7 8 9 10 11 129:30 Adult Sunday Sch.

11:30 a.m. Men's Fellowship10:45 Worship, Wright Ones Breakfasl Sel up TBA

Family Communion 6:00 Huntington's Silent Movie-

Noon: Fellowship, Grou p Meeting Egyptian4:30p BUGS Board

7-Wright Wround-7:00 p.m. SCA Up Meeting

7:ooAlanon7-Choir Rehearsal~.14 15 16 17 18 19

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[ Spring Assembly at Hillsdale UCC in 1

9:30 Mother's Day Portland, Ore.

Breakfast 1:00 Mahjong10:15 Choir Warm-up

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7:00 Board

110:45 Worship MeetingSunday School

Noon: Fellowship 7:oop Co-Housing 7:00Alanon7-Choir Rehearsal 1 Pil .m Cove Work Weekend

Thru Sunday

201 21 22 23 24 25 269:30 Adult 5.5.

10:15 Choir Warm-up Camp RegistrationDeadline

10:45 Worship,Sunday School

1 6:00 ·1Noon: Fellowship Community Supper

Wround-Up ticket sales I Pilgri7 pm. SCA 7:ooAlanon 7-Choir Rehearsal ~ Cove Work Weekend 1

Thru Monday

27 Pentecost Sundav I 28 Memorial Day 29 30 31Office closed!

9:30 Adult 5.5.10:15 Choir Warm-up

10:45 Worship,Sunday School

Noon: FellowshipWround-Up ticket sales 7:00Alanon 7-Choir Rehearsal

I-5:00 p.m. Co-Housing

Wright Community Congregational ChurchUnited Church of Christ4821 Franklin RoadBoise, ID 83705(208) 343-0292

Sunday, May 13-breakfast at 9:30 a.m.

A Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. PostagePAIDBoise, IdahoPermit No. 127

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3-Mary Lu Harder4-Michael Trammell9-Loyd Bliss15-Mary Pond16-Jerry Lawson18-Rick Watson23-Gil Haskins3D-Jack Wenske31-Hugh Geisler

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Happy Anniversary

May il6-Margaret & George Johnston ~,'0,)).8-Cindy & Dale Shoemaker ~....,))19-Pat & Tom Robb

~ SIGN UPS ARE NEEDED FOR11' ;) COFFEE HOUR AND ALTAR FLOWERS" ••'"!~ SHEETS ARE DOWNSTAIRS

Thanks to everyone who helps out on Sunday Mornings,as of this writing these folks are covering these areas:

May 6:Greeters: Anne Schnebly & Jane Penrod

Flowers: Margaret JohnstonCoffee Host:

May 13: Mother's DayGreeters: Dave & Debbie Turner

Flowers: Shockley FamilyCoffee Host:

May 20:Greeters: Al & Susan Busche

Flowers: Mike & Nancy HyderCoffee Host: Mike & Nancy Hyder

May 27: Pentecost SundayGreeters: Gil & Dorothy Haskins

Flowers:Coffee Host: