October World Communion Sunday October 4, Vol XXXIII No. 10. Upcoming Events. Sun., October 11 Library Day

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1 October 2015 Vol XXXIII No. 10 Pastor s Page 2 Committee News 3 & Session 4 Announcements 5 Volunteers 6 Calendar 7 Miscellaneous 8 Upcoming Events Sun., October 11 Library Day Sun., October 18 Youth Group Outing to Schuster s Farm World Communion Sunday October 4, 2015 The first Sunday in October is designated as World Communion Sunday, which celebrates our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world. Paul tells us that we are to discern the body when we partake of Holy Communion, mindful that we note our relationship to all our brothers and sisters in Christ in the celebration...world Communion Sunday (originally called World Wide Communion Sunday) is a gift of the Presbyterian Church to the larger ecumenical church. The first celebration occurred at Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1933 where Dr. Hugh Thompson Kerr served as pastor. John A. Dalles, a PCUSA pastor who has researched the history of World Communion Sunday notes this in his blog entry, reprinted from the October 7, 2002, issue of Presbyterian Outlook: Davitt S. Bell (the late Clerk of Session and church historian at Shadyside) recalled that Dr. Kerr first conceived the notion of World Communion Sunday during his year as moderator of the General Assembly (1930). Dr. Kerr s younger son, the Rev. Dr. Donald Craig Kerr, who is pastor emeritus of the Roland Park Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, was sixteen in He has related that World Communion Sunday grew out of the Division of Stewardship at Shadyside. It was their attempt to bring churches together in a service of Christian unity in which everyone might receive both inspiration and information, and above all, to know how important the Church of Jesus Christ is, and how each congregation is interconnected one with another. When I asked Donald Kerr how the idea of World Communion Sunday spread from that first service to the world wide practice of today, this is what he replied, "The concept spread very slowly at the start. People did not give it a whole lot of thought. It was during the Second World War that the spirit caught hold, because we were trying to hold the world together. World Wide Communion symbolized the effort to hold things together, in a spiritual sense. It emphasized that we are one in the Spirit and the Gospel of Jesus Christ." Celebration of World Wide Communion Sunday was adopted as a denominational practice in the Presbyterian Church (US) in Churches in other denominations were invited to celebrate with us from the beginning, but it wasn t until 1940 when the Department of Evangelism of the Federal Council of Churches (a predecessor body of the National Council of Churches) promoted extending the celebration to a number of churches around the world that the practice became widespread. Today, World Communion Sunday is celebrated around the world, demonstrating that the church founded on Jesus Christ peacefully shares God-given goods in a world increasingly destabilized by globalization and global market economies based on greed.

2 2 Pastor s Page I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables October's Party October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came - The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band. George Cooper October had tremendous possibility. The summer's oppressive heat was a distant memory, and the golden leaves promised a world full of beautiful adventures. They made me believe in miracles. Sarah Guillory, Reclaimed October does have tremendous possibility for us here at OCPC! Our children and teacher are busy exploring Heroes of the Bible. Our youth group is meeting for some October fun, heading to Schuster s Farm and their corn maze! We are also preparing to dream! Yes, dream. The Psalmist (126:1) says, We were like a people who dreamed! The Session is beginning to dream of what might be in our future ministry, and how we might together, join in dreaming what God has in store for our ministry. Over the last Sunday s of October and into the first ones in November, different Elders will be sharing with you some of our collective dreams for our mission and service, how our building helps to serve those dreams, and how we are called to live into those dreams. These dreams are not meant to be our remembrances of years past or the way we wish things were again. Rather, they are where we believe God is inviting us to change and grow so we can continue to meet the needs of people in a changing cultural. To that end, we invite you to join us over these Sundays, dreaming, and then living together as God s people into those new dreams! Pastor Scott

3 Youth Group: Corn Maze Fun! Sunday, October 18 12:00 3:00 p.m. We will meet at the church for some pizza, then head out to Schuster s Corn Maze and Farm for some Fall fun! Cost is - $10 (includes ticket for corn maze, hayride, and other activities). Next Month: On November 1, we will be going to Pres House with other members of OCPC to serve the Sunday meal to the college students following worship. More details to come! Pres House By Cheryl Stitz, Mission Committee Moderator We will be serving the fellowship dinner at Pres House, on the UW campus in Madison, on Sunday, November 1. The service with communion starts at 4:30 pm and dinner follows. A sign-up sheet for food donations will be available in the fellowship hall at church. We are looking for donations of salad, dressing, bread, butter, milk, soda, bars, and cookies. If you are interested in attending the service and dinner you can contact Cheryl Stitz at October Sunday School Schedule October 4 - World Communion Sunday/Global Peacemaking theme: No Sunday School October 11: Pastor Scott is away, attending his nephew s wedding in Indiana. Lesson: Noah (Genesis 6-9) Teacher: Melanie Rumpf Assistant: Emily Hanson October 18: Lesson: David - 1 Samuel 17. Teacher: Kari Bettenhausen Assistant: Trent Bettenhausen October 25: Lesson: Miriam and Moses - Exodus 1:8-2:10. (Miriam is Moses sister. Aaron is their brother. The lesson is on family, especially on the key role women played in our faith story.) Teacher: Renee Roland Johnson Assistant: Emily Hanson

4 THE SESSION: Class of 2015 Jerry Thiltgen Building and Grounds Finance-Stewardship Mark Touhey Building and Grounds Finance-Stewardship Personnel Class of 2016: Cheryl Bettenhausen Fellowship Mission Judy Pearson Clerk of Session Memorial Hostess Worship/Theology Class of 2017: Debra Cade Communications Personnel Charleen Janus Fellowship Nominating Dick Trailer Building and Grounds Finance-Stewardship Personnel Treasurer: Dick Trailer BOARD OF DEACONS: Class of 2015 Randy Johnson Moderator Judy Schroeder Rose Ann West Secretary Class of 2016: Al Bettenhausen Building and Grounds Worship/Theology Linda Porter Class of 2017: Trent Bettenhausen Nancy Kristiansen Nominating Pastor / Moderator of Session: Rev. Scott Marrese-Wheeler (608) Cell Pastor@OCPChurch.com DEACONS CORNER By Deacon Rose Ann West, Secretary The deacons met on Sunday, September 13. We discussed the pancake breakfast held in August and agreed that everything went smoothly. We are happy to report that we accomplished our goal of raising funds to share with those in need. We would like to find ways to attract more people to future fundraisers, so if you have any ideas, please share them with one of the deacons. Our next meeting will be held after church on Sunday, October 11. Your deacons are: Randy Johnson Al Bettenhausen Nancy Kristiansen Judy Schroeder Linda Porter Trent Bettenhausen Rose Ann West SESSION NOTES By Elder Judy Pearson, Clerk of Session The stated meeting, held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, was opened by Pastor Scott with a scripture reading from Mark 9: Discussion was held on the topic of church as a business, which has appeared in many news columns. It gave us a great deal to consider in our thinking of how our church is run. The financial audit report was read and all is in compliance with our records and bookkeeping. Thank you to Ruth Poole who has done an excellent job. Renee Roland Johnson will be the new moderator of Christian Education. Thank you to Renee for committing to this position. Plans continue for the youth outings to begin soon. Rally Day will be on Sunday, September 13. Approved the request for Pastor Scott to have continuing education days off of November Sundays off for the remainder of the year will be October 11, November 29, December 27, 2015 and January 3, Review by Elder Touhey of our church and cemetery insurance policies shows that we are very adequately covered for staff and employees. The roofing arbitration is still in progress. We are still in search of a cement contractor for the driveway to South Street. The Nomination Committee, moderated by Elder Janus, includes members Deacon Judy Schroeder, Julie Anderson, Ann Febock and Kay Lund. Membership rolls have been verified, and our records books are ready for Clerk Pearson to take for the Presbytery review in Madison on September 22. Pres House meal will be Sunday, November 1. The Mission Committee will be contacting volunteers. This will be a time to see the newly remodeled kitchen facilities at Pres House. Worship will be held in the Peace Garden on Sunday, September 27 with the Promised Band. A tailgate party potluck will follow with brats provided by Pastor Scott and hotdogs by Elder Pearson. Incorporation papers for the church have been filed. Thank you to attorney Mike Rumpf.

5 Worship & Theology Notes Over the past several months, there has been some discussion of adding to our rotation of Sunday worship accompanists. We are in the midst of exploring with a few new people along with our current accompanists, Marilyn Schuster and Marian Korth, how we might do this. The Session will be discussing this at their October meeting. In the meantime, you might notice some new faces at the piano and organ. Please make our guests feel welcome to OCPC as they work with us in our music ministry! Our choir, under the direction of Marilyn Schuster, will once again be providing special music for us on the second Sunday of each month. Choir practice is on those Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. Upcoming special services: Oct. 4 - World Communion Sunday October 11 - Nancy Breitsprecher October 25 - Reformation Sunday November 1 - All Saints Sunday with communion and the reading of the Necrology. Looking ahead to the Holiday Season, Advent begins November 29. We are still exploring whether the Cambridge Community Thanksgiving Service will be held this year. Stay tune for further information. We also invite you to sign up to be a liturgist, usher and greeter. The signup sheet is on a clip board in the Fellowship Hall information table. Thank you to everyone who continues to serve in worship roles! Worship & Theology committee, Judy Pearson, Kay Lund, Al Bettenhausen, Marilyn Schuster Ken Bilstad Mary Hartwig Mary Trailer Stacey Brandenburg (friend of OCPC & Julie Floyd Anderson) Griffin Clark (grandson of Bill & Patty Strohbusch) Nancy & Lori Davis (relatives of Kay Lund) Don Dieter (Marilyn Schuster s brother-in-law) Marjorie Erickson (friend of Kay Lund) Jane Feggestad Judy Hottman (friend of Judy Pearson) Egil Kristiansen (Jan Kristiansen s brother in Oslo, Norway) Charlene Charlie Porter Kodi Porter (son of Jeremy & Abby Porter) Vicki Redford and her son, Ryan Scott Simon (Carol Simon s son) Our children and unchurched children and families, our military around the world, our enemies, our church leaders, families and individuals experiencing financial, job-hunting, health, or relationship problems. Families who are grieving the loss of loved ones. If you would like to be added to our weekly prayer list, please leave word in the church office or contact the pastor. Permission to be included in this publicly posted list has been obtained from those listed or their families. October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace! Rainbow Rowell, Attachments Budget Update: Year-to date Income: $56,113 (Includes $6,000 transferred from Year-to-date Spending: $53,901 Clyde Heberlein Memorial)

6 If you are unable to serve Communion, as Usher/Greeter, or Lector, please try to find someone to substitute for you. Or, contact Al Bettenhausen (608) or Judy Pearson (608) * Cheryl Bettenhausen * Judy Pearson OCT 11 OCT 18 OCT 25 NOV 8 Cheryl & Al Bettenhausen Sylvia & Larry Jensen Lori Peterson & Bruce Erickson Stitz Family Mark Olson; Judy Pearson Linda & Mike Porter OCT 11 OCT 18 OCT 25 NOV 8 Melanie Rumpf Judy Pearson TBD Cheryl Stitz Roman Leto Charleen Janus OCT 11 OCT 18 OCT 25 OCT 11 OCT 18 OCT 25 NOV 8 5 Debra Cade Ann & Dale Febock Cheryl & Al Bettenhausen Joe Leto; Judy Pearson Nancy & Jan Kristiansen Mare Stewart OCT/NOV Oct 1-15: OPEN; Oct 16-31: OPEN; Nov 1-15: OPEN (Cathy T-bathrooms)

7 DATE BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES DATE BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES Oct 2 Rachel Kelter Oct 21 Scott Marrese-Wheeler Oct 4 Dalton Yeadon-Stark Oct 23 Abby Porter Oct 5 Eva Wurz Oct 26 Debra Cade Peter & Wendy Stark Oct 7 Nic Bowe Oct 26 Kay Lund Oct 12 Trent Bettenhausen Oct 27 Sue Bettenhausen Oct 13 Kelly Homann Oct 29 Maggie Porter Oct 13 Lindsey Vanderbilt Sunday Schedule Worship Service 10:00 Communion first Sunday of each month Sunday School 10:00 from September through May Abbreviation Key AA: Alcoholics Anonymous CCA: Cambridge Clergy Assoc. CC: Communications Committee CE: Christian Education FC: Fellowship Committee GN: Good News MG: Membership & Growth OA: Overeaters Anonymous SG: Support Group WT: Worship & Theology YG: Youth Group October 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :30 PM AA :30 PM AA AM Choir Practice Library Day 11 AM PM Session 15 7:30 PM AA Noon-3 PM Youth Group Outing Newsletter articles due :30 PM AA :30 PM AA 30 31

8 Kudos To: The Promised Band for wonderful music for our Peace Garden worship on September 27. Judy & Monty Pearson; Mare Stewart and the Fellowship Committee and other helpers for the setup of both the outdoor worship area and the tailgate party/potluck. Judy Pearson and Ruth Poole for cleaning out the refrigerators in anticipation of the tailgate party. Everyone who contributed to our tailgate party/potluck on September 27, including Pastor Scott for the brats, Judy Pearson for the hotdogs, and Judy Schroeder for the grilling. Cathy Thiltgen for the lovely flower arrangements at the back entry of the church. Cheryl Bettenhausen for her outdoor flowers throughout the seasons at the front of the church. Our Sunday School teachers and parents for a good Rally Day to begin another year of Christian Education for our youth. Kay Lund, Judy Pearson, Bud & Bobbi Rumpf, Judy Schroeder, Jenine Spack, Ralph Spaulding and Mark Touhey for the delivery of Meals on Wheels in August and September. CHURCH SCHEDULE WORSHIP SERVICE & CHURCH SCHOOL: 10:00 a.m. Sunday COMMUNION: First Sunday of each month FELLOWSHIP & REFRESHMENTS: Following worship service each week. VIDEO OF WORSHIP: Cable Channel 98 or 987 Sun 5:30 PM; M-T 8 AM & Noon (Link to video also available on our website or Facebook page) OFFICE HOURS PASTORAL OFFICE HOURS: Generally 9:00-12:00 Tue BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: 8:00-12:00 Mon Thu TELEPHONE/FAX: Office@OCPChurch.com or Pastor@OCPChurch.com WEB: Visit us on Facebook: Oakland-Cambridge Presbyterian Church September Food Pantry Update The Cambridge Food Pantry and Resource Center is in need of Hearty Soups, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Peas, Tuna, Cereal, Pancake Mix, Hamburger Helper, Ramen Noodles, Snack Crackers, Canned Peaches and Pears also Super Tampons, Diapers size 5, Shampoo. THANK YOU!