The Spencer Christian Page 1 THE SPENCER CHRISTIAN D AN S WONDERFULNESS 2012 Did you know that October 22 will mark 40 years of service to this congregation for Sherry Groenewold? It s kind of amazing, isn t it? It s not every day that you see commitment and dedication like that. It s the kind of commitment and dedication that deserves to be celebrated. That s why I d like to invite you to join us for an extra special celebration in Sherry s honor on Sunday, 30. Yes, that s just a few weeks before the actual anniversary, but we just couldn t wait to celebrate such a grand occasion. There will be a special presentation during the worship service that day and a reception following the service. Please join us and help us mark 40 years of music and ministry! Additionally, I d like to remind you all that while I am on vacation, we will have a special guest speaker on Sunday, 2. Rev. Stephen Haney will be preaching and will share with us a bit about the progress being made at Open Source, the new church start in Rochester he is spearheading along with his wife, Rebecca. Stephen and Rebecca have already made a significant impact in Rochester and have even been a blessing to our congregation by visiting some of our own parishioners during their times at Mayo. There will be a special offering that day to for the new church start. Please prayerfully consider giving to this special offering by marking your check or envelope to read Open Source, New Church, or Rochester. Blessings in Jesus, Dan Mayes P.S. Remember that on Sunday, 2 we return to our normal worship schedule! Sunday School is at 9:30 am and worship is at 10:45 am.
The Spencer Christian Page 2 Sunday Worship: Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Church School 9:30 a.m. Child/Infant Dedications: 16 B APTISM, D ISCIPLESHIP, & MEMBERSHIP Are always offered in both group and individual formats. If you are interested in being baptized, learning more about the Christian faith or becoming a member of the congregation contact Pastor Dan at 712-270- 0004 or dan@spencerdisciples.org. DIRECT DEPOSIT We now have the capability for direct depositing your contribution. If interested please call Mary on Monday or Thursday s. WEDDING INVITATION Together with their families; Jennifer Gray and Christopher Kipfer request the honor of your presence at their marriage; Saturday, 8 th, 4:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, Spencer. A reception will follow the ceremony at Hap Ketelsen Community Center in Everly. RSVP to: Jennifer & Chris 2545-350 th St, Spencer, IA 51301 SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING The Board Meeting will be held 19 th at 7:30 pm; to avoid schedule conflict with the Clay County Fair. C OMMUNION TO HOMEBOUND The Elders will be bringing communion to the homebound on 9 th. S IGN UP Please note on the serving schedule that there are opportunities for you to serve. There is a sign up on the bulletin board in the west hallway or give the office a call. MISSION FOR THE MILITARY C.W.F. is collecting coupons to be sent to military members. Any coupons will be accepted; including coupons expired up to 6 months. Please deposit in the collection container in the church kitchen. Contact Sarah Frederick with any questions or if you know a military person who would benefit from this outreach mission. CARD SHOWER Marie Clarke will be moving in to be near her daughter in Missouri. Many of you know how active Marie has been over the years in this church. We encourage you to wish her well by sending a card to 508 E. 19 th St, Apt. 42, Spencer, IA 51301 Or, stop by for a visit before she moves. After the move cards may be sent to: Marie Clarke, % The Dixons, 701 E. Randolph St., Edina, MO 63537 ROOF LOAN PAID OFF Thank you to members, CWF, and CMF for the generous contributions to the Roof Repair Loan Fund!! The final balance was paid on August 13 th
The Spencer Christian Page 3 DW/CWF had no General Meeting in August. Currently we have a balance of $371 in our treasury. DW/CWF donated $750 to the church Roof Fund. We also donated $270.88 to Upper Des Moines for Dough for Bread for the year 2011-2012 and 170 loaves of bread. The Food Pantry is in need of items for its shelves. DW/CWF donated $150 for grocery items which Coreen Boernsen purchased for them. We invite the church family to bring food items throughout the year and put into the grocery cart for the Food Pantry. Meetings: Executive Board- 6 st at 1:30 No General Meeting Group Meetings 20 th Calling Day 27 th DW/CWF BREAKFAST & BAKE SALE OCTOBER 6 TH 7-11 am Mark your calendar now, bring along your friends for breakfast and home baked treats. Dear Lord, Thank you for always being present in living life. We can depend on Jesus for every need. Help us to stay close to you as we walk life s road. Amen Margaret Anderson
Happy Anniversary The Spencer Christian Page 4 Dawn & Ron Feucht 2 Kris & Ryan Windy 3 Michael & Emily Groenewold 16 Rebecca & James Sturdevant 20 UPDATES Mailing address for Denise: Denise Salton St. Mary s Hospital Mary Brigh 3-660 Rochester, MN 55902 Birthdays Marshall McCord 1 Shyral Nelsen 2 Rodney Anderson 6 Linda Gray 9 Doris Salton 10 Vivian Anderson 12 Gary Gaston 15 Ardythe Harris 19 Taylor Anderson 20 Johnnie Steward 27 FROM OUR MAILBOX Dear Church Family, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to go to camp and providing me with funds and prayers while at camp. Sean McCord. Church Family, Thank you for all the calls, emails, flowers and prayers during my recovery from cancer. Over the past 18 months your support has been overwhelming. I will be returning to work 17 th! In Christian Love, Amy McKoy
K IDS FIRST The Spencer Christian Page 5 Kids First is a ministry of First Christian Church dedicated to helping meet the needs of infants and children in Spencer and the surrounding communities. Through FCC local outreach fund, donations, and help from local businesses, Kids 1 st offers baby needs (diapers, wipes, diaper creams, baby wash/lotion, etc) for a reduced cost to families once a month. Everyone qualifies (Limit per family) to purchase diapers, wipes and other supplies. Prices are subject to change. The next date is 8 th from 5:00 7:00 pm. Proceeds and donations will go to replenish the baby items for the next month. Prayers and Concerns Prayers: Wadena Lorenz, Denise Salton, Gerry Griffiths, Fernn Steward, Betty Hollander, Marie Clarke, Niles Swancutt, Bob & Marge Guerttman, Jim Gelner, Dorothy Veitch, Ken Hicks, Jack Easter, Kayla Salton, Harriet Johannsen, Linda Moore, Ron Klinsky, Brent Kimbell, Tyson Zellaha, Open Source (New Church Start in Rochester, MN) Condolences: Celebrations: Congratulations to Scott McCord and Keira Van Westen on their August 18 th wedding and to Chas Zech and Esther Peters on their August 24 th wedding. Week of 2 9 16 23 30 Song of Solomon 2:8-13, Psalm 45:1-2,6-9 Proverbs 22: 1-2, 8-9, 22-23, Psalm 125 Proverbs 1:20-33, Psalm 19 Proverbs 31: 10-31 Psalm 1 Ester 7:1-6, 9-10 9:20-22, Psalm 124 Lectionary Readings James 2: 1-10, (11- Mark 7: 24-37 13), 14-17 James 3: 1-12 Mark 8: 27-38 Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-9 Psalm 15 Isaiah 35: 4-7a Psalm 146 Isaiah 50: 4-9a, Psalm 116:1-9 Jeremiah11:18-20 Psalm 54 Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29, Psalm19:7-14 James 1: 17-27 Mark 7:1-8 14-15, 21-23 James 3:13-4:3,7-8a Mark 9:30-37 James 5: 13-20 Mark 9: 38-50 <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< When you or a family member is hospitalized, please let the church office know at 262-2945, so we can have the opportunity to minister to you. The hospital is not allowed to tell us of patient admissions.
The Spencer Christian Page 6 Office Hours: Financial and Membership Secretary Mary Schomaker will be in the office on Monday s and Thursday s 7:30-3. However, those times may be somewhat flexible, so call first if you need to see her. Custodian s Hours: Linda Zech is scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you need her to do something, please call ahead of time. Her hours are flexible, but if she is not at the church, you may leave a message for her with someone else or on the answering machine. Newsletter Deadline will be the Tuesday before the last Sunday of the month with the exception of some months due to the holidays.the next deadline is 25 th Send Article information to news@spencerdisciples.org. Contact information: Please tell the church office about any e-mail changes, additions and/or deletions. By having your current e-mail address, it will save the church money by reducing paper, printing and postage costs. Plus the addresses will only be used for church purposes. Thanks! www.spencerdisciples.org Phones: Office, 262-2945; Fax, 262-1029; Pastor s Cell, 270-0004 Dan Mayes, Pastor dan@spencerdisciples.org Mary Schomaker, Fin. & Membership Sec. mary@spencerdisciples.org Sherry Groenewold, Organist sherry@spencerdisciples.org Linda Zech, Custodian linda@spencerdisciples.org Carolyn Hicks, Parish Nurse Carolyn@spencerdisciples.org Newsletter Team news@spencerdisciples.org First Christian Church A community journeying together in faith, seeking God s will and being transformed into committed Disciples of Jesus Christ. As a community journeying together in faith, we covenant to: gather around Christ s table, listen to the Holy Spirit, seek God in prayer, compassionately and lovingly serve others, live out and share the gospel, turn our lives and our church over to the lordship of Christ Jesus.
The Spencer Christian Page 7 First Christian Church 701 East 18 th St PO Box 1440 Spencer, IA 51301 RECIPIENT NAME STREET ADDRESS ADDRESS 2 CITY, ST ZIP CODE