Inside this issue: Dream Team Panel Bible Study Writers Group Men s Breakfast Group Refugee Crisis Rummage Sale...

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1 Colonial Church is a progressive, inclusive Christian community that seeks to nurture people s minds as well as their spirits. October 1, 2015 Sunday Worship October 4, 2015 Worship at 8:30 & 10:15 a.m. Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. for children and youth Rev. Davita Day McCallister, keynote speaker for the annual meeting, preaching K-O Conference Delegates to Worship with Us This Sunday The 54th annual meeting of the UCC Kansas-Oklahoma Conference will be Oct. 2-4 at the Doubletree Hotel in Overland Park. The delegates will join in worship at Colonial at the 10:15 a.m. service next Sun., Oct. 4. Please come to welcome the delegates and to hear from Rev. Davita Day McCallister, Associate Conference Minister for Leadership Development and Congregational Vitality in the Connecticut Conference UCC. She is the keynote speaker for the annual meeting. Worship with Bethel AME Church on Sunday, October 18 On June 17, a young man filled with hate gunned down nine people gathered for Bible Study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC. His goal was simple - create a fracture to launch a new Civil War. In our time of prayer the Sunday after the shooting, God s Spirit spoke through a suggestion to write letters of love to our sisters and brothers at Bethel AME Church in Kansas City. A nd in response, Colonial Church has been invited to worship at Bethel AME Church (2329 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108). With the full support of the Colonial Church leadership and Pastor Aaron, we have accepted this invitation to worship together on Sunday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m. We will only have our 8:30 a.m. service at Colonial Church that Sunday. We are people of resurrection resiliency. Hate is being answered by a call to Christian unity over the realities of racism and separation that exist. We are inviting all people in our community to mark their calendars to take part in worship and a meal together afterwards. As we break bread together, we are also going to talk about ways that together we can make a witness against racism and for the unity of Christ s church. Candlelight & Conversation October 10 The next Candlelight & Conversation will be on Saturday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Deloras Pemberton, 7925 Granada, Prairie Village. The conversation at these sessions focuses on topics that encourage the participants to share their personal experiences and opinions with the group. One of those that will be used this time is: Tell us about a favorite toy or game that you remember from your childhood. Feel free to bring pictures or props if you have them. No need to RSVP, but if you do come please bring either a snack or a beverage. Important Rummage Sale Dates The Colonial Rummage Sale is rapidly approaching (Oct )so get your donations ready. Drop-off dates are Wednesday, Oct. 14 Sunday, Oct. 18, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. each day. See page 3-4 for details. Hangers We find that clothing is much more profitable if it is clean, wrinkle-free and on hangers. For your convenience,there will be a supply of hangers for you to take home by the social hall door. The sale is October Volume 66, Issue 19 Inside this issue: Dream Team Panel... 2 Bible Study... 2 Writers Group... 2 Men s Breakfast Group... 2 Refugee Crisis... 2 Rummage Sale... 3 Colonial Family... 5 Bell Choir... 5 Colonial Women... 5 Worship Needs... 5 Colonial on Social Media... 5 Colonial Staff... 5 Birthdays/Anniversaries... 6 Calendar... 6 Council Minutes: Minutes of the Church Council are posted on the bulletin board across from the church office. Crier Deadline: Please submit items for the next Crier by Friday, October 9 to Sally Huggins at sallyhuggins@yahoo.com.

2 Dreams Work Panel Results The first Dream Team brainstorming session, held Sunday, September 20, included presentations on 3 projects: Hats and Scarves for Johnson County Christmas Store Martha Wofford and Marilyn Uppman leaders. Following up on a successful project of Plymouth Guild last year, the recommendation was to make it a church wide event in order to involve more people and to create more hats and scarves (last year s stock flew off the shelves the first 2 hours of the two-day event). Kits will be prepared and distributed to Colonial members/families to take home and make the hats and scarves. This is something children can do. The tentative schedule is Last Week of October Volunteers cut fabric and make kits November 1-8 Kits handed out November Hats and scarves collected The project team has the necessary resources. Shelter for Single Men and Women in Johnson County - Leonore Rowe leader. Leonore has taken up a personal mission to create awareness of homelessness in Johnson County and to ultimately fill a critical need. Those attending the Dream Team session offered several suggestions including having speakers on the topic at events sponsored by Colonial for members and area residents, talking with city leaders to build grass root support and factoids on the topic in the Crier. Marylee Battaglia suggested people working on the front line of homeless projects in Wyandotte County might be a good resource. Several related programs involving homelessness in Johnson County have been discussed. The Board of Outreach and Justice and Witness Committees will consider how to coordinate and promote these efforts. Neighborhood Children Outreach Marylee Battaglia leader. Marylee noted that Colonial s VBS drew children from the neighborhood. Colonial provides several other kid-friendly events like the Advent Festival. She suggested invitations to the Advent Festival (and similar events) be sent to children/families participating in VBS in recent years. Shea will coordinate the invitations. Men s Breakfast Group The next breakfast is Tuesday, October 6, at 8:00 a.m. at Perkins (11200 W 87th St, Lenexa, KS 66215). Everyone is welcome. Colonial Church Bible Study Our 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning Bible Study is doing something new this fall. We are going to do sessions with the Kerygma - Discovering the Bible curriculum. Even if you cannot make the sessions, we re going to put the readings in our weekly study guide on Sunday. If you would like to take part in the study, simply come on Thursdays or signup for the group via infellowship from the church website. Keep the simple point in mind: our primary purpose is not simply learning information about the Bible. It is hearing God speak. Discovery 21 The Crucifixion. Read each passage and make notes on each. Mark 11:1-11, Jesus Enters Jerusalem; Mark 11:15-19, Jesus Drives the Money Changers from the Temple; Mark 14:12-26, Jesus Shares the Passover Meal; Mark 14:32-42, Jesus Prays in Gethsemane; Mark 14:43-51, Jesus is Arrested; Mark 14:53-65, Jesus is Taken before the Sanhedrin; Mark 15:1-15, Jesus is Taken before Pilate; Mark 15:16-41, Jesus is Crucified; Mark 15:42-47, Jesus is Buried Feed the Hungry Donations Food pantries welcome fresh produce as well as canned and packaged food. If your garden is producing an abundant crop and you can t figure out one more way to serve zucchini squash or green peppers, please bring them to the red wagon on Sunday. One member has a huge crop of turnips to donate. We will promptly refrigerate the vegetables after the worship service and deliver them on Monday morning. Food pantries never have enough fresh fruits and vegetables. Gun Violence Forum Gun Violence, A Public Health Issue will be presented Monday, October 12, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Kauffman Center. The Colonial Justice & Witness Committee is a sponsor of this second annual community forum. Register at 2 Colonial Writers Group Colonial Writers Group will meet on Wednesday, October 14, at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Suggestion for writings: Tell us about a family story that made a deep impression on you as a child. Describe the most important insight(s) you ve gained in the last 10 years. How do you imagine the next chapter of your life will unfold? What dreams do you wish to make true, promises to keep, victories to savor? And, as always Write about whatever you like. Prescription Bottles Empty prescription bottles, any size, are needed for a veterinarian clinic that specializes in charity work. Please remove your name or any prescription information. There will be a box on the table in the narthex labeled Veterinarian Clinic. Art Foster will pick them up every Tuesday. The Great American Refugee Crisis Immigration, Faith, & Advocacy, a dinner and panel discussion, will be held in the Friendship Hall at Village Church on October 13 with sign-in starting at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:15 p.m. This event is sponsored by Village Church Social Witness and Advocacy Task Force, Colonial UCC Justice and Witness Committee, and Grandview Park Presbyterian Church (Kansas City, KS). The panel discussion will focus on what happens to undocumented individuals and families who are living in our area and how to advocate effectively for viable humanitarian immigration reform. To register for this dinner at a cost of $5.00 per person, call Bruce Edwards, , or online at colonial-immigration.

3 Be a Part of Colonial Women s Annual Rummage Sale Donate Volunteer Prepare Food Shop Spread the Word Donate Please see the schedule of events to drop off your items. Rummage Sale Pickup Assistance If you need assistance in getting your rummage to Colonial, contact Bob Starcke to arrange for a pickup at your home on Saturday, October 17. He will have a pickup truck and a helper. Contact Bob at: cell; home; rstarcke@gmail.com Volunteer Set up begins on Wednesday, October 14. Anyone interested in helping out, whether for a few hours, a few days, or for the long haul, can sign up in the narthex on Sunday or provide your and we ll send you a link to Sign Up Genius. Prepare a Meal Our volunteers need to eat! Please contact Glenna Loomis or Kendra Morrison Schedule of Events Sale Item Drop off Dates and Times Donations accepted at the lower level church entrance. Wednesday, October 14 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Friday, October 16 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Colonial Church Member and Family Sale Monday, October 19 6:00-8:00 p.m. (10% surcharge added at check-out to support Colonial outreach programs) Public Sale Dates Tuesday, October 20 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Thursday is half-price day) Friday, October 23 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) (Friday is $10 a bag day)

4 Rummage Sale Donation Guidelines Please consider the following lists of items we can and cannot accept. ACCEPTABLE: Ø Men s, women s & kid s clothes and shoes - Please make sure all clothing is clean and in good condition. Please bring clean, pressed garments on hangers. Box or bag like items together (i.e., shoes in one bag, toys in another, etc.) Ø Kitchen and household items Ø Linens & bedding (bundle in sets and mark size King, Queen, Full or Twin) Ø Furniture that is in good shape Ø Working exercise equipment Ø Books, CD s, DVD s, VHS tapes and players Ø Toys, games & puzzles (Please use clear baggies for small pieces) Ø Christmas trees and holiday decorations Ø Grills (with the propane tank removed!) A few items we CANNOT accept: Ø No used adult underwear Ø No office equipment or computers (mice & keyboards are OK) Ø No medical equipment Ø No major appliances or console TVs (flat screens are OK) No pianos/organs, ping-pong or pool tables Ø No building materials, curtain rods or window treatments Ø No encyclopedias or live plants Ø No sleeper couches, mattresses/box springs, baby cribs, car seats Please be sure to visit to learn about responsible ways to dispose of your unwanted items. To donate unstained beds, contact Sleepyhead Beds, an organization that sanitizes beds and donates to families who are in need ( ).

5 Colonial Family We express our sympathy to Diane Brown and family on the death of her mother, Phyllis Davis, on Sept. 15. Services were Sept. 20. Thank you all for all the cards, food, support, prayers,kindly gestures and expressions of sympathy that were sent our way over the past several months. It was a great comfort knowing we were in your thoughts and prayers. We greatly love and appreciate our many church neighbors. Diane and Terry Brown Hospitalizations If you are going to be hospitalized, please contact Pastor Aaron Roberts or the church office. Watch our Weekly Messages You can watch a video of the sermon and get the bulletin and study guide on our website. You can also hear the choir anthems each week. Just go to: Housekeeping Problem Dirty dishes have been appearing in the Social Hall kitchen. Please wash and put your dishes and put them away. Thank you! Send Us Your Photos We want to build a file of photos of Colonial activities to use in the welcome part of our video worship display. Please send photos to media@colonialucc.org. Colonial on Social Media Stay up to date with what s happening at Colonial through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Facebook: com/colonialucc Instagram: colonial_ucc Twitter: #ColonialUCC Calling All Musicians The Colonial Bell Choir is seeking a few more ringers. Being able to read music is a requirement; a sense of humor is strongly encouraged. We rehearse Sunday mornings from 9:00-9:30 a.m., October- May. Contact Hayden Huggins at haydenmh@yahoo.com if you re interested. Colonial Women Activities in October Alden Guild Thursday, October 1, 6:00 p.m., Houlihan s at Oak Park Mall. Breakfast and Coffee at Big Biscuit. Monday, October 5, at 9:30 a.m. at Big Biscuit. Blue Moose Tuesday Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 p.m. Blue Moose in Prairie Village. Book Discussion Group Friday, October 23, 7:00 p.m., Stephanie Graff s home, 4141 W. 111th Terrace, Leawood, KS. The group will discuss Girl at War by Sara Novic. The story is told from the perspective of a ten-year-old girl who is conscripted into the Yugoslav civil war in the early 1990s by the bad luck of simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The author performs the miracle of making the stories of broken lives in a distant country feel as large and universal as myth. It is a brutal novel, but a beautiful one. With piercing clarity and devastating wit, Novic traces the enduring fallout of a childhood interrupted by conflict. Girl at War is an unforgettable, deeply touching meditation on identity and memory, loss and survival and what it means to feel at home in the world. Save the date The Colonial Women book club will discuss Blessings by Anna Quindlen on December 4. More details later. Did You Know... that Marilyn Uppman has retired after 40 years of delighting our children during Children s Conversations? Thank you, Marilyn. You are a treasure and we all feel blessed to have watched you teach our children. Oh yes and feed our children with those delicious Marilyn chocolate chip cookies. If you d like to join the Children s Conversation team contact Linda Moses at luvslife48@gmail.com or From the Board of Worship The Board of Worship is looking for volunteers for different positions. Take a look at the following opportunities and see if you would like to help. 1. Liturgist We would like to see our list of liturgists expand. This individual would read the scripture and possibly the Call to Worship at the 10:15 service. If you are interested please contact Mary Baumgart at maryabaumgart@gmail.com or Worship Graphics Operator These individuals would cover both services on a Sunday. We would like several people to volunteer to do this so that we could keep everyone in a rotation. Every volunteer will go through training for this. Contact Linda Moses, , or go to Colonial s Web Site for Active Sign Ups and sign up at SignUp Genius. Colonial Staff Senior Minister: Rev. Aaron Roberts (aaron@colonialucc.org) Ministerial Intern: Shea Zellweger (shea.zellweger@colonialucc.org) Youth Group Leader: Michelle Turpen (michelle.turpen@gmail.com) Music Director: Kirk Carson (kirk.carson@yahoo.com) Bell Choir Director: Hayden Huggins Organist: Joseph Kern Church Administrator: Pauline Anthan (paulinea@colonialucc.org) Newsletter Editor: Sally Huggins (sallyhuggins@yahoo.com) Building Maintenance: Mike McGill 3

6 Coming Up at Colonial Friday,October 2 8:30 am Quiltmakers, Social Hall Sunday, October 4 8:30 am Worship 9:15 That Was the Week That Was, Library 10:15 Worship 10:30 Sunday School 11:15 Coffee & Conversation, Heritage Room Monday, October 5 9:30 am Colonial Women Coffee, Big Biscuit Tuesday, October 6 8:00 am Men s Breakfast Group, Perkins 9:30 am Book Group, Heritage Room Wednesday, October 7 9:30 am Visit with Pastor Aaron, Einstein Brothers - Prairie Village Shops 7:00 pm Colonial Choir, Choir Room Thursday, October 8 10:00 am Bible Study, Pastor s Office Sunday, October 11 8:30 am Worship 9:15 That Was the Week That Was, Library 10:15 Worship 10:30 Sunday School 11:15 Coffee & Conversation, Heritage Room 11:30 Confirmation Class Happy Birthday! Jacob Lanan, Jerry Dickey, Shea Zellweger, Polly Hixon, Lucille Fry, Jens Thomsen, Michael Callahan, Kathi Cook, Jeni Cosgrove, Dick Gibson, Sadie Algren, Marsha Werning Happy Anniversary! Paul and Angela Fyffe, John and Jill Sullivan