September THE GOOD NEWS OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR CHURCH. Worship Starts at 11AM

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1 God Is Still Speaking denmarkmanorchurch.org September 2014 THE GOOD NEWS OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR CHURCH Worship Starts at 11AM September 7- Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Faith and Food (Opening) at 10AM Communion Scripture: Romans 14:13-23 (The Message) Sermon: Here Comes the Judge September 14- Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Mission Moment-Cathie Mossburg from First UCC in Millvale Scripture: Jeremiah 32:36-44; John 7:53-8:11 Sermon: Two Sides to Every Story September 21- Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Commissioning of CROP Walkers and Donors Scripture: John 8:21-30 Sermon: The Greatest Person to Walk the Earth September 28- Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost The Rev. David Ackerman, Penn West Conference Minister-Preaching Soup and Sandwich Lunch after Worship October 5- Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Faith and Food (Opening) at 10AM Communion Scripture: Selections from Job 3 Sermon: God Can Deal With Our Anger Visit our new website: denmarkmanorchurch.org God is still speaking.. Cover Front Cover: Worship Schedule Page 2 Pastor s Report Page 3 Faith and Food Photo Op CWS School Kits Page 4 Rev. David Ackerman to visit Corn Roast Youth Group Shoe Collection Farewells Stewardship Team Mission Team Women s Fellowship Page 5 CROP WALK!!! Page 6 Welcome to Worship Upper Room Funeral Luncheons Westmoreland Association Event Ham Dinner Hoss s Day Page 7 September Calendar Back Cover: Important Dates Contact Information

2 From the Pastor s Pen Pastor s Report to Consistory-August 4, 2014 In July I attended an eight day silent retreat at the West Virginia Institute for Spirituality in Charleston, WV. I don t know if folks really understand how draining the work that I do can be, and believe me, before I went I was really drained. My spiritual director told me that over the past months God was preparing me to be ready for the retreat, and that certainly was true. I WAS READY! It was a wonderful 8 days that really recharged my batteries and nurtured my spirit so that I was centered and focused to face the deluge of pastoral care that awaited me upon my return. I am very fortunate that my spiritual director also works at Clelian Heights and so I will be able to meet with her monthly throughout the year, a practice that I had neglected this past year. It is important for me to be spiritually centered in order to provide centered and competent pastoral leadership to the congregation. On July 16 we celebrated the life of Mildred Hardenstine who passed away July 9, on July 18 we celebrated the life of Charles Alvin Deibler who passed on July 16, on July 21 I offered prayers at the graveside of Brian Bradley the son of Sally Bradley who passed in 2013 and on July 25 I officiated at a funeral for Nella Han, who was not a member, but did not have a church and this was an outreach for Denmark Manor. We offered the sacrament of Christian Baptism to Kimberly Eileen Kanouff on July 13 and on July 19, T.J. Kunkle and Lindsay (Durst) Kunkle were wed. I would especially like to thank Wade Anderson for all of the quick changes and extra cleaning that he did between the funeral of Alvin Deibler and the wedding, and also Robin Brautigam our volunteer wedding coordinator. Also, Lynn Zimmerman did a wonderful job at organizing a funeral luncheon for the Deibler family and I appreciate all of the people who helped or contributed in any way. You are my partners in ministry as are Robin and Wade on all of these occasions of transition. I have also been to visit several of our homebound and persons in care facilities. Added to this list is David Cunningham who is now at Emeritus in Latrobe. I attended a dinner in honor of Char Burch, our Interim Conference Minister who has now finished her work as David Ackerman began his position as Conference Minister on August 1. I have met with the Choir Director Search Committee which includes Debi McIlvaine, Trude Hayes and Steve Cherep as well as Ira Thomas and me. We went over the job description and employment agreement and with a polling of the choir and the approval of consistory have changed the position from 10 months to 9 months. We advertised in the Tribune Review on Sunday July 27 which also places the ad on the website Monster.com for one month and have also put it in the Penn-Franklin News for three weeks. I also sent the ad to the list of the Westmoreland Choral Society which includes about 500 names. The deadline for resumes is August 14. To date we have one resume through Monster.com and the Committee will be meeting to review resumes on August 18. I have done quite a bit of work regarding the CROP Walk and communicating with families regarding our vacation Bible School program. I have been asked to be in charge of the Westmoreland Association Education Event in October, as well. I thank Rheba who has worked hard in doing the advance bulletins before I left for vacation on August 4. Respectfully submitted, Meredith Hutchison Page 2

3 HELP WANTED! On Monday, September 8 at 1:00PM a photographer will be at the Church to photograph a group stuffing the School Kits with supplies. Help is needed. If you can come, please let Joyfa Kelly know. Church World Service School Kits During the months of August and September, we are assembling school kits again. UCC Disaster Ministries was recently notified that stock supplies of Church World Service School Kits were very low due in part to the ongoing situation in Syria. School Kits give children in impoverished schools, refugee camps, or other difficult settings some of the basic tools for learning. To assemble a School Kit you will need: One pair of blunt metal scissors (rounded tip) Three 70-count spiral notebooks or notebooks totaling pages (no loose-leaf or filler paper) One 30-centimeter ruler (12") One hand-held pencil sharpener One large eraser Six new pencils with erasers One box of 24 crayons Please follow the list exactly so that items do not have to be replaced. Also it would be of help to include the processing and shipping cost of $2 per kit. Sincere thanks from our Church members and School Kit items are economical and available at Dollar stores, WalMart, Target. Mission Team to Virginia Creese for sewing and assembly of 61 School Kit bags! Let s get them filled! Next Sunday, September 7 -WORSHIP BEGINS at 11:00AM Before worship we will have Faith and Food at 10:00AM. Formerly called Opening, this is how we gather together the first Sunday of the month. We begin with a wonderful object lesson from Joni Mattei in the Sanctuary. We also celebrate birthdays and receive an offering which goes to fund our Christian Education department. Then we proceed to the Fellowship Hall for delicious goodies. Sunday School Begins on Sept. 14 Page 3

4 STARTING in SEPTEMBER! WORSHIP is at 11:00AM WE RETURN TO THE 11:00AM WORSHIP TIME on SEPTEMBER 7, THE 1st SUNDAY OF SEPTEMBER. September 7 Sunday, September 7 is our annual Corn Roast and Barbecue. We being at 3:00PM with entertainment and eat about 5:00PM when the barbecue and corn are ready. This is held in our pavilion at the back of the church. Please bring a guest! We are collecting shoes through Sunday, September 14 to help the Mission request from First UCC in Millvale. Cathie Mossburg will join us in Worship and will offer a Mission Moment as to how the shoes will be used. Women s Fellowship meets at 7:30PM on Wednesday, September 10 Our Stewardship Team will meet at 7PM on Wednesday, September 17 Our Mission Team will meet at 7PM on Wednesday, September 24 Rev. David Ackerman to Visit on Sunday, September 28 - Our Penn West Conference Minister, Rev. David Ackerman will visit to preach and tell us about his journey in ministry. We will have a Soup and Sandwich Lunch after Worship. Please mark your calendar! Our Joint Youth Group Meets September 14 The Youth Group of Denmark Manor UCC and First UCC in Harrison City will meet at 6PM on Sunday, September 14 at Denmark Manor Church. For questions or details please Wendy at wtatters@verizon.net. (On October 12, the Youth Group will meet at First UCC.) Our prayers are with the family of Glen A. (Jake) Larimer, who entered into eternal life on August 17. Glen was the father of Penny Walker and Amy Englehart. Penny and her husband Mark are members of Denmark Manor UCC. Page 4

5 Sept. 21 Bushy Run Battlefield at 1:45PM on Sunday, September 21 REGISTER NOW for the CROP Walk to be held on September 21! See the table in the back of the Sanctuary. Walk to end hunger or sponsor a walker. Sign up today in the back of the sanctuary or let the Office know ( ). 25% of the money that we raise is returned to the Penn Trafford Community for local needs. Page 5

6 Welcome to our Worship. Denmark Manor is part of the United Church of Christ in which congregations make the decisions about the operation and faith stance of the Church. We believe in freedom of conscience, and do not tell others what doctrine they must accept. We affirm the work of the Trinity, the authority of the Bible and that God is still speaking in this world. Westmoreland Association Educational Event is October 12 - Denmark Manor UCC will be hosting the event this Fall. We will be serving a pasta dinner (with accommodations for those who have gluten sensitivity). We will need help with this. See Allen Mattei to volunteer. Hoss s Day is October 19, All Day - Denmark Manor UCC receives 20-25% of checks from participating diners; it s a great way to relax after the Ham Dinner, spend time with family and friends and support your Church! to help prepare food for Funeral Luncheons Please contact Lynn Zimmerman at to our Women s Fellowship for their donation of The Upper Room Devotional Guides These books span 2 months of devotions and are on the table in the back of the Sanctuary for our Congregation Members and guests. Please take one and you ll be surprised at how the excerpts connect you to everyday situations and prayer needs. Mark Your Calendar! Our ANNUAL HAM DINNER is Saturday, OCT. 25, 4-7PM Please Remember Our Shut-ins... Dave Cunningham, Emeritus at Latrobe Helen Maynard at Wm. Penn Care Center Pat Kistler at home Claudia McLarty at home, Lee Ridinger at home, and Millie Kane at home. Lillian Parson at Wm. Penn Care Center Virginia Driscoll at Golden Heights PCH Glenn Frye, Autumn Ridge, 2560 Stroschein Rd., Monroeville Page 6

7 Page 7 CROP WALK 1:45pm Bushy Run Battlefield 25 - Women s Fellowship 7:30PM

8 Denmark Manor United Church of Christ 2003 Denmark Manor Road Export, PA > Online > denmarkmanorchurch.org POSTMASTER: Return Service Requested Coming in September... Monday, September 1 Labor Day, Office Closed Wednesday, September 3, Office Hours 9-3 Thursday, September 4 Choir 7PM Sat., Sept. 6 - Bible Study 9AM at Panera s Murrysville Sunday, September 7 Communion Sunday, 11AM Sunday School Begins with Faith & Food at 10AM, Corn Roast at 3PM Monday, September 8 Consistory 7PM Wednesday, September 10 Women s Fellowship 7:30PM Thursday, September 11 Choir 7PM Sat., Sept. 13 NO Bible Study Sunday, September 14 10AM Sunday School Worship 11AM Youth Group at 6PM at DMUCC Monday, September 15 Christian Ed 7:30PM Wednesday, September 17 Stewardship Team 7PM Thursday, September 18 Choir 7PM Sat., Sept Bible Study 9AM at Panera s Murrysville Sunday, Sept. 21 Worship 11AM CROP Walk 1:45PM at Bushy Run Battlefield Wednesday, September 24 Mission Team 7PM Thursday, September 25 Choir 7PM Sat., Sept NO Bible Study - WEDDING of Danielle Szalanczy and Grant Dunmire Sunday, Sept. 28 Worship 11AM Rev. David Ackerman, PWC Minister preaching; Soup & Sandwich Lunch afterward Coming in October... Thursday, October 2 Choir 7PM Sat., October 4 - Bible Study 9AM at Panera s Murrysville Sunday, October 5 Communion Sunday, 11AM Faith & Food at 10AM Monday, October 6 Consistory 7PM Thursday, October 9 Choir 7PM Sat., October 11 - Bible Study 9AM at Panera s Murrysville Sunday, October 12 Worship 11AM Westmoreland Ass n. Educational Event All Day Youth Group at 6PM, 1st UCC in Harrison City Monday, October 13 Christian Ed 7:30PM Thursday, October 16 Choir 7PM Friday, October 17 Preparation for Ham Dinner Saturday, October 18 NO Bible Study Ham Dinner 4-7PM Sunday, October 19 Worship 11AM Hoss s Day All Day at Murrysville Hoss s Thursday, October 23 Choir 7PM Sat., October 25 - Bible Study 9AM at Panera s Murrysville Sunday, October 26 Worship 11AM Halloween Party for Kids of All Ages Thursday, October 30 Choir 7PM OFFICE HOURS are Mon. and Thurs., 9AM - 3PM SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays (Sept. thru June) 9:45AM WORSHIP SERVICE Sundays (Sept. thru June) 11AM Sunday School Opens with Fellowship & Refreshments 1st Sunday each Month, 10AM, September thru June