November 2011Vol. 2011Issue 111

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

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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:Jo Elliott-Blakeslee

Youth Leader:Kate Hall

Custodian:Robin Canning

Pilgrim Cove BoardMembers:Al Busche

Carl Van SlykeJanice Aagaard

Fall, Winter, SpringSchedule:

9:30 Adult Sunday Sch.10:45 Worsbip &

Children's Sunday Sch.Fellowship- Noon

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

Communion Served tbe1st Sunday of eacb montb

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The Wright UpsWELCOME TO NOVEMBER!

A MONTH OF SUNDAYS (pLUS ONE) AT WRIGHT CHURCH

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 309:30 AM - Adult Sunday School

10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "Here I Stand!" - Lessons From Martin Luther

Choir Anthem: "Lord, IKnow I Been Changed"SPA GHETTI FEED FUND RAISER AFTER CHURCH

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT SUNDAY

10:45 AM - Worship, Communion, Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "Riches Beyond Measure"

Choir Anthem: "Worship Is Everything We Are"

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 139:30 AM - Adult Sunday School

10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "Being A Church Member Today"

Choir Anthem: "Caribbean Carol"

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 - Thanksgiving Sunday9:30 AM - Adult Sunday School

10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "A Thankful Heart"

A Moment Of Inspiration From The GideonsChoir Anthem: "We Will Give Thanks"

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

CJ;> 9:15 AM - Advent Hanging Of The Greens - All Invited!I '10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration Service~ Sermon Theme: "Advent: What Are We Waiting For?"

______ Choir Anthem: "Seeking The King"Noon: BUDGET AND NOMINATIONS CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

******Special Children's Moment During WorShip

K-6 Classes Following The Children's MomentYouth Group After Church

Refreshments & Conversation Hour Following Worship

NEWS FROM AND FOR THE CONGREGATION

--Welcome to our newest member, Carol Johnson! Carol, who has attended ourchurch for some time, reaffirmed her faith and committed herself to Christ and ourministries. We're so glad to have you "officially" among our flock! Carol's address andphone number are already in our Church Directory.

--So glad to report that Jack Hansen continues to make good progress in hisrecovery from recent cancer surgery. He did have a temporary setback when hecontracted pneumonia and was hospitalized, but that has passed, thankfully. He remainsat Life Care at Valley View, but the hope is he will return home in the near future.

--Thanks to the efforts of several from our Men's Fellowship Group, who spent timein October doing some important upgrading work to our adopted cabin at Pilgrim Cove.Steve Robbins, Carl Van Slyke, Dale Ramsey, Jim Morrow, and Al Busche were able tocomplete some insulated skirting work around the outside base of the cabin, as well as seethat insulation was blown in between the ceiling and roof. Stay tuned for more detailsabout how we can continue this project.

--Don't Forget: Daylight Savings Time ends the First Sunday of November. Turnyour clocks back before you go to bed on Saturday night, November 5.

--Ministry of Volunteers (Nominations) Co-Chairs Laura Shockley and Lois Wadeare busy recruiting members to serve as Church Officers, Committee Chairs, and Deaconsfor 2012. If you are asked, please consider serving in one of these important positions.And, if there is some special way you'd really like to serve, volunteer yourself to Lois orLaura. The Slate of Officers, Committee Chairs, and Deacons will be presented to ourCongregational Meeting after church on Sunday, November 27.

--Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year. At their last meeting, the Diaconatediscussed the "dilemma" of whether or not to have a morning service that day, sincehistory tells us that hardly anyone attends church on Christmas morning, because of theimportant and precious family celebrations. Since the Christmas Eve Service traditionallyis exceptionally well attended, it was decided to make that Worship the focus of our" JoyTo The World" celebration, and not have a Service on Christmas Morning.

--Thanks to the Stewardship Committee chaired by Carl Van Slyke for theirinteresting and informative and fun presentations during the Fall Campaign. Rememberto bring your 2012 Estimate Of Giving Cards to Church on Sunday, November 6, when wecelebrate our Commitment Sunday in Worship. If you can't be there that day, you maymail the cards to the church ahead of time. Having our pledges in hand will immenselyhelp the Committee produce next year's budget and make plans for our ministries. Thanksto everyone!

Spaghetti FeedFree Will OfferingFund Raiser for the

Church's General FundSponsored by the Women's Fellowship and

Men's Fellowship

Sunday~ October 30th

After Worshi12in the Social Hall

Spaghetti, Salad, Bread & DessertCome Enjoy some good food and

Fellowship

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

The 2012 Budget will be on the agenda

Worship attendance on:Oct. 2- 80Oct. 9 - 49Oct. 16-76Oct. 23- 71

Oct. 30-Ushers for November:Ray Sievers, Dale Ramsey,Chuck Pond, Wes Andrews

Communion- Nov. 6Servers:

Danette Hunt, Dolores Wallace,Jane Penrod, Carl Van Slyke

Liturgist-Nov. 6:Jo Elliott-Blakeslee

Nov. Care Givers:Danette Hunt & Tami BlackNov .. Altar/Flower Care:

Meredith Pond

NO COMMUNITY SUPPERIn November or December

MAHJONG

Our Food Pantryalways needs your help.

Your donation of nonperishable items and. paper goods are greatly appreciatedI NO OPEN PACKAGES OR OUT DATED ITEMS iI.._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ ..i

SUNDAY, NOV. 6, 2011

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Daylight Saving Time Ends

Set you clocks back one hourbefore going to bed on

Saturday night or you will be veryearly for church.

Treasurer's ReportAs of Sep, 2011

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Book Club & Library NewsThe Book Group will meet on Thursday, Nov. 3

at 1:00 p.m. in the church library. Discussion willcenter on: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,by Jamie Ford.

Future programs include:Dec. 1: They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky, by Deng, Deng,Ajak and Bernstine.Jan. 5: Up From Slavery by Booker T. WashingtonFeb. 2: A Thousand Pieces of Gold, by Ruthann Lum McCunn

Want to play but don't know how?

Contact Ethel Farnsworth(336-4883) for up

coming games in November

._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._.-._.,Needed Items for the fall/winter season are: !

Toilet bowl cleaner - any brand rfl'

11 x 17 white paper-needed ASAP '.~ .. B

81/2 x 11 white paper always neededThank you for all you help. ,

Women's Fellowship is scheduled to meetNovember 2nd at lpm in the Social Hall.

Robin Canning will bring us a presentation ofStamping and Card Making tools. We will have abrief business meeting prior to that along with

refreshments furnished by Ginny & .Jcmc.In December we will plan a lunch out at

a local restaurant.

LADIES OF THE CHURCH

General Fund

Aug BalSep IncomeSep ExpensesSep Balance

- 445.497624.78-10156.66-2977.37

Special FundsUCCCornerstone Fund $15,576.59UCCCornerstone Fund(2) 10,078.87Checking Acct Balance 2,242.47Special Fund Balances - 44,054.85Money Available ($16156.92)

Stewardship Message by Carl Van Slyke

Give Love, Our Mission: 1

"For I was hungry and you gave mefood." Matthew 25:35

As you are reading this we have completed three of our four Stewardshipemphasis Sundays. Our theme "Count Yourself Blessed" Lk 6:38 gives usfood for thought. We have heard about the "Generous Women of theBible", "God's Guarantee", and "An Inconvenient Truth". Yet to come is"Wealth and Wisdom",

Rochelle A. Stackhouse is the Senior Minister of The Church of the Redeemer,United Church of Christ, New Haven Connecticut says the following about herChurch's stewardship campaign:

"This month the UCC invites all of us to celebrate Mission:1, an opportunity toserve Jesus by serving those who are hungry. Thinking both locally and globally,we are called to connect with local soup kitchens and food pantries, as well asgiving to global hunger projects, especially those addressing hunger in droughtstricken East Africa."

"Our congregation has decided to connect this program with our annualGenerosity Season when we receive pledges for our budget for the coming year.When we pledge to our local congregation, we provide food for those who hungerspiritually, emotionally and physically. We give so that the Communion table isset each month and we may all eat together, becoming the body of Christ. Wegive so that our building is ready to host Twelve-Step groups who share coffeeand transformative stories together. We give so that our children may be fed withthe love of their teachers and pastors and the formative stories of the gospel. Wegive so that our spirits may be fed by music that transports our souls. We give sothat when a hungry neighbor calls, as happened today while I was writing this, wehad a food closet stocked and supermarket gift cards ready."

"Someone once said, "The church exists for mission as fire exists for burning."We give love, our Mission:l."

Does this sound like our Church. I think it does. Our Church faces somecritical issues as we prepare our budget for 2012. Our income for 2011 isfalling short of the dollars that were budgeted. Please prayerfully considerthese thoughts as you prepare your annual pledge to be presented onSunday, November 6, during the morning worship hour. Your responsewill determine how we fulfill our mission.

NOTES FROM THE BOARD

"Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? ...1 have heard you calling ... 1 will go,Lord, if you lead me." We can all be inspired to action by the powerful wordsof the hymn, "Here I Am, Lord". Knowing God will lead us, if we will onlylisten, and follow God's path, we conducted the business of the Church.

We all know these are difficult times, however difficult times arenothing new. Weare tempted to withhold of ourselves until times are lessdifficult. But now is the time when the need is great. We were reminded ofthis by Linda Baxter; as we discussed the role of our Church in providing ourmonthly community supper. Our Church will find the resources to continuethis worthwhile outreach.

Weare well into our stewardship drive. Please consider what gifts youcan provide to our Church. Our pledges will set the Church's budget for nextyear. We are committed to a balanced budget, and every gift, large or smallhelps.

Our budget sets the priorities for our Church. In the past years, whilewe have spent within our budget, and honored all our financial commitments,we have overreached our resources. We have been overly optimistic as to ourincome, and have spent more than we have received. We were able to makeup the difference between our budgeted expenses and our income by usingcash reserves which were intended to be held in special funds. Our cashreserves and special funds are nearly depleted. As we set our budget for nextyear we will have difficult decisions to make as to how to allocate our financialresources. We invite every member and friend of Wright Church toparticipate in our budget process. This is your Church and input from allmembers is welcome at our November Congregational meeting as we discussour preliminary budget.

We have a wonderful, strong, and full-spirited Church. Together inChrist we will prevail to overcome any difficulties which we may face. Herewe are Lord, it is us Lord, we have heard you calling, and we will go Lord, asyou lead us.

Respectfully Submitted,Will Patterson, Board Chair

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27HANGING OF THE GREENS FOR ADVENT

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Every year, on the First Sunday of the Advent/Christmas Season, wetransform the Church into the colors and beauty of this wonderful time of theyear. And this year is no different: On Sunday morning, November 27, youare invited to join us beginning at 9:15 AM, for coffee, juice, and goodies, at tolend a hand to this project. In an hour or so, everything will be madebeautiful for the Season! We supply the decorations! You add the creativity!

ALSO, on that same morning, we will, of course, light the big SanctuaryChristmas Tree for the first time. This year we want to you to help uspersonalize the tree by bringing a new or old or favorite decoration andplacing it on that tree for the month of Christmas Celebration. We will all dothat at the beginning of the Worship Service and enjoy the decorations untilthe First of the Year. When we take down the tree about January 1, you cantake your special ornament home or leave it here for future use.

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((Joy To The World and Peace On Earth!"

Calling all Wright Church MembersCONGREGATIONAL MEETINGSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27,2011

Following worshipPresentation of your 2012 board and

committee chairsAnd

2012 proposed budgetYOUR INPUT AND YOUR VOTE ARE IMPORTANT

PLEASE ATIEND.

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2012 Budget Request Due

All committee chairs whose department has a line

in the General Fund Budget need to respond. The Budget Committee

needs your request for 2012 by Sunday, October 30.

This includes the following committees and respective chair:

Music---Nancy Hyder

Office---Robin Canning

Pastoral Relations/Personnel---Amy Linkert

Property---Dale Shoemaker

Religious Education---Lois Taylor

Stewardship---Carl Van Slyke

Scholarship---Carol Card

Please give the information to Robin or Carl. The

Budget Committee will begin its work the week

following October 30.

Dear Wright ChurchThank you once again for the

scholarship. I cannot believe I am halfway done with my schooling! Thankyou for the support and I am thankfulto be apart of a congregation thatsupports education. Currently I amworking towards being anoccupational therapist (athletictraining student). My long term goalis to work with disabled children inrehab settings. I am very passionateabout this area & have no doubt in myheart & mind that there is where mylife should be. Thank you forallowing me to find & work towardthese dreams.

"It's true we have a serious budgetshortfall, Sam, but we can't charge

tuition for Sunday school."Anna Tominaga

HAPPY 10th ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY SUPPER!!!From Linda Baxter

I find it hard to believe that it has been 10 years since Wright Congregational United Church of Christ wasapproached to help feed the community. We were asked if we would like to do a dinner 1 night a month to share theabundance that we had.

Ten years ago 4 churches in our community got together to see if it was possible for each of our churches to puton a dinner once a month for the disadvantaged, homeless, lonely, members of the community surrounding our churches.

Here is a brief history of the event:

Our first supper we had 15 guests and about as many helpers. We have some regulars and new people eachmonth. It is so good to see them here. Even if we served just one person it is worth it. We have had anywhere from 15guests to 130. Of course when we have a larger crowd, they are not all seated at the same time. On the average we serve60 to 75 people. We have singles and families come for dinner. We serve them sit down style, tablecloths, flowercenterpieces, the whole bit. We didn't want it to be cafeteria style. Thought you might like to know the menu:Lasagne Casserole Meatloaf.Vegetable Mashed Potatoes/GravySalad VegetableRolls Salad

Dessert RollsCoffee/Punch Dessert

Coffee/PunchJoan Wenske and I took turns every other month until about 3 years ago and now Sandy Gillmore & Jim

Erickson help me as Joan has taken a much need retirement.

We started out with food we had gotten from a 2 minute race through the new Albertsons at Vista and OverlandGrand opening. You wouldn't believe how much food you can get in a grocery cart when the main item you're going afteris MEAT! I got enough in the cart to get us going for four 4 months. Oh, I also had to find a small chest size freezer, quick,to put the 1OOlbsof ground beef in. Thanks to Jack Wenske, who has an eye for deals!

We have had 2 grants (one for $1500 and one for $2500) from Fred Meyers and when the church hosted the CPCSpring Assembly we received $2400 (money that was left after expenses were paid). These grants got us thru 81/2 yrs.The cost to prepare the meal is between $100 -$125. Thank you to Jack & Joan Wenske for getting us the grants.

I have to tell you about one occasion that happened this past August, but, it is similar to many others thru theyears. It was a family of 41children and their Mother who had come for dinner. We were very busy serving the meals andthis young boy, about 7, wrs at the counter. I asked if I could help him. He asked very politely if he and his sister couldhave seconds. I said of c9urse, and they wanted everything. I gave it to them, and they ate it all and wondered if theycould have more. Again I said yes and helped them back to their table. There was a baby under 1yr and another siblingand Mom. I chatted with he~ and found out that that was the only meal they had had that day and probably others.

This is why we do the meals.

We don't do the meals November and December, since there seems to be a lot of help those 2 months!! We willstart again in January. We only have 1 problem. NO MONEY! We thought we could try some fundraising to get everyonein the church involved.

Starting the 30th of October there will be a FOOD JAR in the Narthex, and if you have anyChange in your pocket or purse just drop it in the jar. I'm positive this will help fund the dinners for thecommunity. Jim Morrow will still be working on grants and contacting businesses. Thank you so mucheveryone for all you hllp & support. WE couldn't have done it without YOU!!!!

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Sunday 110ndayOctober 30 I 319:30 Adult S. S.10:45 Worship

Sunday SchoolNoon: Spaghetti FeedFor everyone, free will

6 Stewardship Sunday 7

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No Adult Sunday Sch.10:45 Worship,

Family CommunionNoon: Fellowship,

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 511 :00 p.m. Women's 1 1-Book Club

Fellowship

7-Choir Rehearsal

8 9 10 11 12

6:00 Huntington's 6:00 p Wedding6:30 Co-Housing Group Meeting Rehearsal

7:00 Alanon-Alateen7:00p Wedding

7-Choir Rehearsal

14 15 16 17 18 19

7:00 Co-Housing

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I7:00 Board & I

Budget Meeting

7:00 Alanon-Alateen 7-Choir Rehearsal 7-BUGS

~. ,I,&+.~ Daylight Saving Ends

9:30 Adult S.S.10:45 Worship,Sunday School

Noon: Fellowship

20 Thanksgiving Sunday 21

9:30 Adult 5.5.10:45 Worship &Sunday School

Noon: Fellowship

12"''''7 I 1 9:15 HANGING OF I'D~ THE GREENS J Jr

1st. Sunday of Advent

No Adult Sun. Sch.10:45 Worship &Sunday School

Noon: Fellowship5:00 Co-Housing group

7-Choir Rehearsal

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INO Community

Supper7:00 Alanon-Alateen 7:30 EcumenicalService at st. Johns

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5:30 NAMI Pot LuckSocial Hall

7:00 Alanon-Alaateen 7-Choir Rehearsal

You are lnvited to the

T went,Y-Ninth AnnualThanksgiving

L.cumenical and )nteJaith Service

Wednesda~ LveningNovember 2),201 t-7:)OFM

Saint John's CathedralCorner at Eighth and Ha~s 5treets, Daise

Come join us in pra~er and song withrepresentatives from the cit~'s various religiousdenominations, civicand state leaders, theEcumenical Choir at more than 100 voices,the brass ensemble and the great CathedralpIpe organ.

Contributions:Food - Idaho Food J3ank

Cash Donations - Interfaith5anctuar:!J Housing Services

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

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SIGN UPS ARE NEEDED FORCOFFEE 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:Happy Birthday

November5- John Patterson6-Gladys Eller8- Don Miller

Lois McCurdy10-Susan Buschel l-Casey Robbins12-Lois Taylor16-Harry Teilmann17-Maxine Palmer19-Kevin Pond22-George Miller25-Doris Evans26-Jane Penrod28-Marilyn Carmen29-Dwain Baxter30-John Shockley

Happy AnniversaryNovember

l O-Anne & Reed BurkholderI l-Jennifer & Trevor Makinson15-Carol & Jerry Card23-Bob & Kathy Smith25-Bob & Janine Balfour29-Chris & Rick Watson

Nov. 6:Greeters: Jack & Joan Wenske

Flowers: Carl Van SlykeCoffee Host: Chuck & Meredith Pond

Nov. 13:Greeters: Tom & Jane Eubanks

Flowers: Jerry & Carol CardCoffee Host: Linda & Dwain Baxter

Nov. 20:Greeters: Clay & Laura ShockleyFlowers: Mike & Nancy Hyder

Coffee Host: Mike & Nancy Hyder

Nov. 23:Greeters:Betty & Dale Ramsey

Flowers: Janice AagaardCoffee Host: Kim Salwasser & Mike Smith