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1 New Basel United Church of Christ Ave Abilene KS June 2015.The Christ in me greets the Christ in others How great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 When one becomes mired in a disagreement with another person, set differences aside for a moment and remember a powerful truth, one that re-establishes harmony. We are both sacred beings. The Christ of our beings is a sacred center from which words and actions of love and caring naturally flow. We can live and work in harmony as we behold the Christ in each other. Giving expression to the Christ, we are being true to our sacred nature. We may still agree to disagree on some things, but we do so with respect for our unique beliefs and passions in life. The sacredness at the center of us unites us no matter what is going on. PAGE 1

2 PAGE 1 Council Minutes: NEW BASEL CHURCH COUNCIL, MAY 11, 2015 The New Basel Church Council met on May 11, 2015 in the church lounge. President Jane Haney called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Those present were: Elders: Peggy Meuli, Jane Haney, Randy Barten, Joleen Beemer Deacons: Sandy Reiff, Janet Chamberlin, Marvel Meuli Trustees: Sam Shrack, Bob O'Neal, Chris Bethe Worship leader: Tim Johnson Tim Johnson led the devotional. Minutes of the April 13th meeting were approved. Communications The Hope House is in need of funds. The letter will be placed on the bulletin board in the entry way of the church. Reports: Financial Secretary and Treasurer: Sandy Reiff presented the Financial report for April. Janet Chamberlin presented the Treasurers report for April. M/S/C to approve and Financial Secretary and Treasurers reports as presented. Elders: Mitch Meyer led worship on April 27 and May 3.Tim Johnson led worship on May 10. Paul Froelich will lead worship on May 17. Pastor Amy K. Pavlovich will lead worship and serve communion on May 24. Elders meetings were held on April 20, May 5 and May 11. Deacons: The Deacons met on May 4. Trustees: Sam Shrack reported on Work Night held on May 4. Old Business * Discussion was held on the Parish Hall Kitchen Floor project. * The bid for the Sound System will come in this week. * Janet Chamberlin reported on the Memorial Plaques. The plaques are ready to go and will be given to Cecil Schrader for engraving. * No Scholarship applications have been received. The deadline is May 12. * Sam Shrack gave a Parsonage update. * No White Memorial Camp applications have been handed in at this time. * Thank you to the Barten family for the All Church fishing party on May 3 held at the Barten pond. * Thank you to those that helped with Fellowship coffee on Graduation Recognition Sunday held May 3. New Business * M/S/C to pay bills that were presented. * Baptism Sunday will be held on June 7. * M/S/C to have Annual Church service and picnic at Eisenhower Park at 10:30 a.m. on August 9. The Church will supply the meat. Each family is to bring a side dish for the noon meal. * Harvest Home will be held on October 18th. PAGE 2

3 Council Minutes Cont: UPCOMING EVENTS: May 17-Abilene and Chapman High School Graduations May 20-Women's Fellowship retreat at 6:30 p.m. Program Leader: Judy Barten. Hostesses: Judy Barten and Pam O'Neal May 24-Pentecost Sunday-Communion-Strengthen the Church Offering May 25-Memorial Day May 26-May 30-Community Bible School at New Basel May 27-Deadline for Echo articles to Pam O'Neal May 30-Bible School Program at New Basel Sanctuary at 11:30 am. June 7-Baptism and O.C.W.M Offering June 15-Church Council at 7:30 p.m. M/S/C to adjourn. The Church Council meeting closed at 9:15 p.m. by praying the Lord's Prayer in unison. Joleen Beemer, Secretary The New Basel Women s Fellowship met on May 20, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Judy Barten for our annual Spring Retreat and Supper. Pam O Neal was assisting hostess. Eleven ladies, including Mary Jane Oard and Sydney Karraker enjoyed a variety of dishes prepared by the good cooks we have at New Basel. President, Peggy Meuli, opened the meeting with prayer. In our devotions, Carolyn Beetch reminded us what Memorial Day was really designated to be a remembrance of the sacrifice and service of all our veterans who serve our country so we can have the freedoms we all enjoy. Be thankful and pray for our service men and women and our country this Memorial Day. The minutes of the April meeting were read by the Secretary and a Treasurer s report given. Both were approved as presented. Communications from Fulmar, our Philippines child we support was read. Felmar is now eleven years old and is doing well in school. He does much to help his family. Also read was the monthly communication from Rich and Diane Loftness. Old Business: * The committee reported an additional refrigerator has been purchased for the Parish Hall kitchen. A new step stool was also purchased to be used in the kitchen. * The book, Miracle at the Higher Ground Café by Max Luccado will be placed in our Church library in honor of our friend and faithful member, Jeannie Schrader. New Business: * Peggy reminded us that new officers will need to be selected at the June meeting. Judy Barten opened the program by stating that the number of main line Christians is rapidly declining. She stated that she thought our younger generation just did not want to conform to traditional Christianity and perhaps we should be making adjustments in our churches. She then reviewed the movie Unbroken the story of a young man captured by the Japanese and rescued after 78 days in a prisoner of war camp. Louis Zamparini, after being rescued, later attended a Billy Graham Crusade and remembered his pledge to turn his life around if he was rescued. He went on to serve the Lord and lead a very productive life. The meeting closed with the ladies joining hands and repeating the Mizpah benediction. The June meeting will be held at the church with Clarine Robson as hostess. Naomi Hartman Marie Strunk Janice Lauer Mildred Sybert Edna Hoffman Dorean Rufener Pastor Search Committee Jim Miller PAGE 3

4 Volunteers needed for cleaning the Church Parsonage. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the entry way of the church. Please sign up to Volunteer for Fellowship after church. It's a great time for guest and church members to visit with one another! Congratulations Graduates: Katelyn Reiff graduated from Chapman 8th grade. She is the daughter of Terry & Louise Reiff. Gabe Johnson graduated from Abilene High School. Gabe is the son of Tim & Jennifer Johnson. Volunteers needed for mowing the church and parsonage yard. Please get with Sam Shrack or Bob O'Neal if you are willing to help. Because of your generosity in supporting our Lenten offering, $ will be sent to Heifer International to provide a lifetime of opportunities for struggling and hungry families in an underserved and often overlooked part of the world. These funds will purchase one sheep, one pig, one goat, a water buffalo which will plow the rice fields and also provide milk, one flock of chicks and one flock of ducks or geese. It's a Girl!! Congratulations to Nathan & Katie Kamm for the birth of their daughter Devin Riley. She was born April 11, Her brothers, JD & Ethen Bettles welcomed her home. Also Congratulations to grandparents Dwight & Marion Kamm. PAGE 4

5 Anniversaries 5th Matt & Jen Barten 7th Charlie & Sue Holloway JUNE INFORMATION Birthday's 14th Nathan Kamm 15th Bo Rothchild 19th Tayler O'Neal 20th Doug Pryor 23rd Velma Becker 24th Mary Graefe 29th Tony Herman We realize this list may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please let Pam know if someone's birthday or anniversary is incorrect or missing. GREETERS, ACOLYTES & USHERS for JUNE: Greeters: Acolytes: 7th Chris Bethe & Adam Gantenbein Jensen Woodworth 14th Tim & Jenn Reiff Molly Hunnicutt 21st Gordon & Sara Hunnicutt Benson Smiley 28th Carolyn Beetch & Maxine Kauffman Bo Rothchild May Usher: Cecil Schrader July 5th Dick Traskowski & Elaine Bethe Riley Hunnicutt Pastoral Care: If you are in need of pastoral care in this time of transition. please call one of our Elders & they will secure someone to assist you. The Elder's & phone #'s are as follows: Jane Haney - Peggy Meuli - Joleen Beemer - Randy Barten - Fellowship After Church Sign-up June 7 Church Council - Baptism June 14 Still Need June 21 Still Need June 28 Still Need Service Leaders: June 7 Amy Kay Pavlovich & Tim Johnson June 14 June 21 Tim Johnson June 28 Thank you to John Meuli for being the May usher. DEADLINE FOR ECHO Please have all materials into the church office by Saturday June 27th to Pam O Neal via . You can use any of the addresses. newbasel@tctelco.net or bobnpam@tctelco.net PAGE 5

6 June at a Glance June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28 June 7 June 15 June 17 June 21 PAGE 5 Baptism & O.C.W.M Offering Church 7:30pm Women's New Basel Father's Day New Basel United Church of Christ Ave. Abilene, Kansas Phone