Worship Schedule. 9am Adult Sunday School & Children s Learning Center Worship at 10:30am

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1 VOICE Pastor: Kelsey Peterson cell: ( ) Pastor s kelsey@dancingpastor.com Secretary: Debra Glover Zion United Church of Christ Church Phone: ( ) 725 S. Main St Church zionucctroymo@centurytel.net Troy, Missouri Website: Worship Schedule 9am Adult Sunday School & Children s Learning Center Worship at 10:30am Zion s Mission Statement Our mission is to nurture one another in a living faith in Jesus Christ as we serve the spiritual and material needs of God s people. December Worship January 6 th Communion Epiphany January 13 th 1 st Sunday after Epiphany January 20 th 2 nd Sunday after Epiphany January 27 th 3 rd Sunday after Epiphany

2 Pastor s note For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.' Matthew 25:35-36, 40 New Year s Eve & Day are my favorite days of the year. There is something truly magical about closing out a period of time truly letting it go and beginning something fresh and new. It s a holiday when we can reflect on all of the ways we have grown, struggled, and flourished in the past year, and set intentions for the year to come. While I am not a big fan of resolutions, I do encourage intention-setting. Every year at midnight, I choose a word to be my guide for the year. In 2018, my word of the year was Play. I intentionally (and sometimes unintentionally) sought out ways to incorporate play into my life quitting jobs that made me miserable, moving to Missouri, going to Cardinals games, doing yoga, seeking out beautiful sunsets, and playing with my cat. This year, my word is Power, and I can t wait to see how it comes to life. I encourage you, as you begin this year, to choose a word to be your guide. If you re like me and sometimes struggle to choose a word, I ll be bringing Angel Cards with me to church the next few Sundays. They re little cards with one word on each one, and I choose my word for the year by drawing one of these. You re welcome to draw one for yourself. I also pray that our church finds ways to be in community together, and seek ways we can intentionally Be the Church in Troy and the surrounding community. This scripture passage from Matthew is a reminder of how we are called to live out the Gospel. May it be our guide as a church as we step into the year to come. With love and blessings for the New Year, Pastor Kelsey God of endings and new beginnings, we pray that you take the chaos of our lives and make it as beautiful as you made Creation in the beginning. Help us to let go of things we no longer need from 2018, and create in us a clean heart and renewed spirit as we step into Amen. 2019

3 ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST TROY, MISSOURI MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING--December 5, 2018 ATTENDEES: Kathy Hardy, President; Terry Elia, Vice President; Mende Kemper, Financial Secretary; Beverly Hart, Secretary; Helen Riney, Mark Beckwith, and Pastor Kelsey Peterson. Mary Jacobsmeyer, new Council member, was also present. CALL TO ORDER: Kathy opened with prayer. SECRETARY'S REPORT: Terry made a motion, seconded by Mende, to accept the minutes as written. Motion passed. TREASURER'S REPORT: Bev made a motion, seconded by Terry, to accept the report as written. Motion passed. PASTOR'S REPORT: Pastor Kelsey will take blankets, made by Zion Teens, to our shut-ins. She also reported we have one teen who wants to be baptized & confirmed and she will schedule same. BUSINESS: Kathy welcomed new member, Mary Jacobsmeyer. Janelle Wall was unable to attend. After some discussion, the following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Mende Kemper; Vice President, Helen Riney, Mary Jacobsmeyer, Financial Secretary; Beverly Hart, Secretary. The new heating and air conditioner will be installed in the Spring of The women's upstairs bathroom has been updated. The wallpaper was removed and Kevin Beebe painted it. Nancy Hall had contacted Zion and asked that we give her our baby grand piano and she would give us another piano in trade. There was some confusion as to the original ownership of our piano and Council agreed not to accept her offer. The proposed new Cemetery Board is: Michael Dunard, Nann Green, Mark Beckwith, Jack Wall, and Bob Wermuth. Next Council Meeting will be scheduled later. Meeting was closed with The Lords Prayer. Respectfully submitted Beverly Hart, Council Secretary

4 Congregational Meeting-December 2, 2018 Kathy Hardy called the meeting to order with prayer. She thanked the Constitution Committee for their work on the revised constitution. Tim Kemper made a motion to accept the revised Constitution as presented. Terry Elia seconded the motion. Motion passed. The 2019 Budget was presented. Gus Elia made a motion, seconded by Carl Wermuth, to accept the 2019 Budget. Motion passed. Kathy stated that Mary Jacobsmeyer and Janelle Wall had agreed to serve on the Council for the next 3 year term to replace Kathy Hardy and Terry Elia. Kathy thanked Helen Riney for serving alone as the Nominating Committee. Nann Green made a motion to approve Mary and Janelle as new Council members. Tim Kemper seconded and the motion passed. Mary Anne Kemper thanked Kathy for her service as Council President for the last 3 years. Kathy thanked everyone for their support. Respectfully submitted Beverly Hart, Council Secretary Zion Constitution and By-Laws Amended and Approved, 2018 Article I: Name The name of this church shall be Zion United Church of Christ of Troy, Missouri. Article II: Purpose The purpose of this church shall be to worship God, to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to celebrate the sacraments, to realize Christian fellowship and unity, to render loving service, and strive for righteousness, justice, and peace. Article III: Polity 1. This church shall sustain a congregational relationship to the United Church of Christ as described in the constitution and by-laws of the United Church of Christ. 2. The government of this church is vested in its members, who exercise the right of control in all its affairs, subject to the laws of the State of Missouri relating to corporations not for profit.

5 Article IV: Faith and Covenant Faith: This church acknowledges as its sole Head, Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Savior. It acknowledges as brothers and sisters in Christ all who share in this confession. It looks to the Word of God in the scriptures and to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to prosper its creative and redemptive work in the world. It claims as its own the faith of the historic church as expressed in the ancient creeds and reclaimed in the basic insights of the protestant reformers. It affirms the responsibility of the church in each generation to make this faith its own. It recognizes two sacraments: Baptism and the Lord s Supper (Holy Communion). Covenant: We covenant together to seek and to respond to the Word and Will of God. We intend to walk together in the ways of the Lord, made known and to be made known to us. We hold it to be the mission of the church to witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ in all the world, while worshipping God and striving for truth, justice, and peace. We depend upon the Holy Spirit to lead and empower us. We pray for the coming of the Kingdom of God, and we look with faith toward the triumph of righteousness and eternal life. Article V: Membership 1. Membership in this church shall be open to any person who has been baptized or desires to be baptized and who has either been confirmed or has, as an adult, made public confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. 2. Members shall endeavor to attend worship, participate in the celebration of the Lord s Supper, to live the Christian life, to share in the life and work of the church, to contribute to its support and benevolences, and seek diligently the spiritual welfare of the membership and community. 3. Any member may request and be granted a letter of transfer. If a member requests in writing release from membership obligations, the church shall patiently endeavor to secure that member s continuance in the fellowship. Failing such an effort, the council may grant the request for transfer or termination and issue the appropriate letter. 4. A member who for a period of two years, in spite of spiritual care, has not communed or contributed to the support of the church or its benevolences shall be removed from the membership roll. A former member may be reactivated by a vote of the church council after he or she has re-established an active relationship with Zion United Church of Christ. Article VI: Governing Body The governing body of this church shall be the membership assembled in a church meeting. Except where otherwise specified in this constitution and these by-laws, the vote of the majority of members present at a church meeting shall be the action of the church. A quorum necessary to conduct a church meeting, shall consist of 10% of the church members. Article VII: Council 1. The council shall be the executive body of the church. The council shall have authority over all other committee and organizations in the church. It shall be composed of the pastor or pastors and six members. Two-thirds of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum. The pastor shall have voice but no vote. 2. The council shall organize itself each year, electing a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. 3. The council may appoint a financial secretary. If the financial secretary is not a member of the council, he/she shall have voice but no vote. The financial secretary may be a paid position at the council s discretion. 4. Two council members shall be elected each year. They shall serve a three-year term. No member of the council shall serve two consecutive terms, but after one year off the council, a former member may be re-elected. The term shall begin at election and end December 31 of the third full year.

6 5. A nominating committee shall be appointed by the church council no later than October 1 of each year. The committee shall seek candidates who agree to serve for the open positions of church council. The slate of candidates shall be published with the meeting publication and presented by the nominating committee at the meeting. Additional nominations of consenting members may be made from the floor. Persons receiving a majority of votes shall be elected. 6. Council members shall be installed as part of a worship service. 7. The council shall be the policy making body of the church and shall transact the business of the church, make provisions for determining and raising the budget, and for the church s response to Our Church s Wider Mission and benevolences. The council shall provide for the auditing of financial accounts and for the adequate support of the staff. They shall accept donations with two members counting each offering. They shall keep a complete and accurate record of its proceedings, be the custodian of all church records, and report to the church at congregation meetings. All acts and deliberations of the council are subject to the will and revision of the congregation. 8. Vacancies on the council shall be filled at a congregational meeting. 9. The council shall instruct the proper officers on all fiscal matters, including the payment of bills. 10. The council may authorize any extraordinary expense if funds are available; but if borrowing exceeds $500.00, it must receive the approval of the congregation 11. The council shall appoint such committees, as it may deem necessary. 12. The council shall meet regularly for the transaction of business. Special meetings are subject to the president s call. 13. Council members shall assist and support the pastor in the spiritual affairs of the church. They shall have jurisdiction in matters of discipline. Council members shall take heed to the high calling of their office, ministering to the edification and comfort of all. 14. The Council members shall have the care and custody of the property of the church as a sacred trust, whether real or personal. Article VIII: Pastor 1. It shall be the responsibility of the search committee, appointed by the council, to seek a candidate for the office of pastor, when a vacancy in that office occurs. 2. As soon as a pastoral vacancy occurs, it shall be reported to the conference. 3. In filling a vacancy, the search committee shall seek the council of the conference. 4. The search committee shall present to the church the candidate it recommends to fill the vacancy. An 85% vote of the membership present at a meeting of the congregation shall constitute a call. 5. In the call papers, the terms of the relationship shall be stated, as agreed upon between the candidate and the search committee. The minister, the church, the association, and the conference shall each receive a copy of the call papers. 6. When a minister accepts a call to this church, the church and the minister shall request that the association arrange for a service of installation or recognition. 7. The pastor shall be called for an indefinite period. In order to terminate this relationship, three months notice shall be given by either party, unless waived by mutual consent. 8. When either party decides to terminate the relationship, the termination shall be by action of the congregation, and notice of this action shall be sent by the president of the council to the conference and association for appropriate action. 9. After the pastor has assumed office in the congregation, no other minister shall perform official acts in the congregation or in its house of worship without the pastor s consent. 10. Discipline of the pastor shall be in conformity with the Constitution of the United Church of Christ. 11. The church may choose an assistant pastor(s). This shall be done using the same procedure as when calling the pastor and in consultation with the pastor.

7 Article IX: Property All property of the congregation is and forever remains its undivided possession. Article X: Church meetings 1. At a congregational meeting on a Sunday in Advent business shall be conducted, Council members shall be elected, and the budget for the following year shall be approved. 2. Annual reports are due in January and shall be published in the February Voice. 3. Special congregational meetings may be called by the council or by petition to the council by not less than 10% of the membership. The council shall call such meetings within three (3) weeks from the receipt of the petition, and adequate notice of such meetings shall be sent to each member. 4. Prior to a congregational meeting all members must be notified by letter or Voice publication. Meetings must be announced at two consecutive Sunday services. Article XI: Rules of Order Robert s Rules of Order shall be the parliamentary authority for all matters of procedure not specifically covered by this constitution. Article XII: Amendments 1. Amendments to this constitution may be made at any duly called church meeting by two-thirds affirmative vote of the members present. 2. A copy of the text of proposed amendments must be made available to all members two weeks prior to the congregational meeting at which the amendments are to be considered. Publication in the Voice is an acceptable copy. BY-LAWS BY-LAW 1: ZION EVANGELICAL CEMETERY The Zion Church Cemetery, which is owned by Zion Church Troy, Mo shall be governed by a committee of approximately five members appointed by the church Council. The committee shall receive all cemetery funds and invest said funds in good securities. The committee shall maintain and make appropriate improvements and pay all bills appropriate for this cemetery. Approved December 2018 Thank You!! Thank you Zion Kids/Teens & Pastor Kelsey for the beautiful hand tied blanket and the basket that you gave me at Christmas time! What a wonderful surprise! Thank you, Betty Frazier

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10 Holy Communion -Epiphany January 6 th Grow Your Faith! There are all kinds of Christian Education opportunities for Zion s folk! A focus for Zion Kids and Teens is on the first and third Wednesdays after school and evenings. On Sunday mornings there is a Learning Center opportunity for younger children from 9 o clock to 10. Adults have class at 9am on Sunday mornings! Come and try out a NEW LOOK in growing your faith! The Giving Tree is up & accepting gifts for all sizes of boys & girls underwear & socks through January 6 th.. Jingalingaling Be sure to bring a bell or something that jingles to church with you Sunday, January 6 th! If you have more than one, bring some to share! See you and your bells at 10:30am Christmas decorations will be taken down Sunday, January 6 th. Please plan to stay and lend a hand. Thanks! Fun, fun, Fun Storytime Fun for Mom & Me is on 10am. Come and listen to stories and participate in lots of fun activities. Meetings Monday, January 7 th Worship 5pm ****** Monday, January 7 th 6:15pm ****** Wednesday, January 16 th Care & Nurture 6pm

11 Zion Kids and Teens Zion Kids and Teens meet Wed. Jan. 9 th after school until 5:30 no supper Wed. Jan. 16 th after school 5:30 supper for the whole family Paint the Town Red ed at Sami s (Landmark Restaurant building) January 9 th at 6:15pm! Remember to wear RED Come & enjoy the Meal & Fellowship Annual Reports for 2018 are due by Monday, January 21 st. Council, Pastor, Treasurer, Quilters and all Committees will need to send in a report. VOICE articles for February are due January 23 rd There is a new list for folks to make the Bread Company run to Wentzville for the Bread for Life Food Pantry. We have openings each month through April. The list is on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. This is an important mission of Zion Church in the Troy Community. Thanks, Mary Anne TIE A NEW KNOT GROUP Tuesday, January 15 th, 9:30am Care and Nurture is continuing the card ministry. If anyone knows of someone who might like to receive a card please let Barb Nolan know. Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

12 Fun Opportunity for ages 9-99! 99! We are looking for people who would be interested in working the computer to take a turn projecting the Sunday services. You could just run the computer on Sunday morning, or you could prepare the material. There is training available for both. Gus and Jerry do an excellent job, but would really like some help. This enhances our services so if you can help out, it is greatly appreciated. Contact any member of the Worship Committee, or the church office. Thank you. Kathy Hardy for the Worship Committee BOXES FOR FOOD PANTRY Zion Kids decorated two boxes for folks to leave food pantry donations in. One is by the front door and one is on the book case in Fellowship Hall. KEEP SAVING YOUR ALUMINUM CANS! Please continue to save aluminum cans for Zion Kids to use in their mission projects. Everyone s help is REALLY appreciated. Zion Kids and Teens. Church President: Mende Kemper (636) Vice President: Helen Riney (636) Building use & event scheduling: Debbi Glover (636) A Reminder We are still collecting used eye glasses for Festival of Sharing. Collection containers are at back of church. BREAD FOR LIFE VOICE articles: Debbi Glover (636) Quilters: Mary Anne Kemper (636) Flowers in church: Patra Taylor (636) One of our mission projects continues to be the Food Pantry. Please continue to bring your food items for this mission project. We need everyone to participate. The most needed items are: Peanut Butter Canned Vegetables Pork n Beans Canned or Dry Pasta Ramen Noodles Soup If anyone wants to give a donation of money, I will shop for you. Donna Dunard

13 COMMUNION SET UP JAN 6 TIM & MENDE KEMPER FEB 3 JERRY WEINRICH & SUE BOWMAN USHERS/GREETERS COMBINED JAN 6 COUNCIL JAN 13 LEXI PLACKEMEIER/JERRY WEINRICH/CARL WERMUTH/BEV HART JAN 20 JOEE DIECKMAN/BOB WERMUTH/SUE BOWMAN/VELMA DUNARD JAN 27 AVA KEMPER/MICHAEL DUNARD/RUSSELL HARDY/BONNIE LYON LITURGISTS JAN 6 MENDE KEMPER JAN 13 BOB WERMUTH JAN 20 NANN GREEN JAN 27 MENDE KEMPER FEB 3 BOB WERMUTH God s Blessings and Happy Birthday to All 1 Cheryl Cope 7 Jerry Weinrich 7 Joee Dieckman 11 Ritch Hardy 13 Gloria Wermuth 13 Kacy Schniedermeyer 16 Tim Kemper 18 Benjamin Hardy 25 Robbie Riney 28 Rickey Davis Happy Anniversary 12 Walt and Lois Illig If your birthday or anniversary does not appear on the list, please let the office know.

14 January 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednes day Thursday Frida 1 2 7:00 PM AA 10:30 AM AA & ALANON 4:00 PM AWG 8:00 PM AA & AL EPIPHANY 9:00 AM S.S. 10:30 AM WORSHIP-HOLY COMMUNION 11:30 AM FELLOWSHIP & TAKE DOWN DECORATIONS LAST DAY FOR GIVING TREE 13 9:00 AM S.S. 10:30 AM WORSHIP 11:30 AM FELLOWSHIP 7 10 AM STORYTIME FUN FOR MOM & ME 5:00 PM WORSHIP COMM 6:15 PM COUNCIL AM STORYTIME FUN FOR MOM & ME 8 PASTOR IN OFFICE 9:00 AM QUILTERS 11:30 BIBLE STUDY 7:00 PM AA 15 PASTOR IN OFFICE 9:00 AM QUILTERS 9:30 AM TIE A NEW KNOT 11:30 BIBLE STUDY 7:00 PM AA 9 10:30 AM AA & ALANON AFTER SCHOOL-ZKW/TEENS- NO DINNER 6:15 PM PAINT THE TOWN RED-SAMI S ON LINCOLN DR 16 10:30 AM AA & ALANON AFTER SCHOOL-ZKW/TEENS 5:30 PM FAMILY DINNER 6:00 PM CARE & NURTURE 7:00 PM WOMENS CHOIR :00 PM AWG 8:00 PM AA & AL :00 PM AWG 8:00 PM AA & AL 20 9:00 AM S.S. 10:30 AM WORSHIP 11:30 AM FELLOWSHIP 21 *ANNUAL REPORTS DUE* 10 AM STORYTIME FUN FOR MOM & ME 22 PASTOR IN OFFICE 9:00 AM QUILTERS 11:30 BIBLE STUDY 7:00 PM AA 23 **VOICE ARTICLES DUE** 10:30 AM AA & ALANON 7:00 PM WOMENS CHOIR :00 PM AWG 8:00 PM AA & AL 27 9:00 AM S.S. 10:30 AM WORSHIP 11:30 AM FELLOWSHIP AM STORYTIME FUN FOR MOM & ME 29 PASTOR IN OFFICE 9:00 AM QUILTERS 11:30 BIBLE STUDY 7:00 PM AA :30 AM AA & ALANON 4:00 PM AWG

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16 Zion United Church of Christ 725 S. Main Street Troy, Missouri (Address Service Requested) The JANUARY 2019 Voice Zion United Church of Christ