Community Congregational Church United Church of Christ P.O. Box 762 McCall, ID 83638 Website: mccallucc.org Rev. Charlottie Havlicak, Pastor July 2015 Volume XXIV Number 7 Special Patriotic Service To Be Held A special patriotic service will be held at McCall Community Congregational United Church of Christ on Sunday, July 5, in honor of Independence Day. Worship will begin at 10:45 a.m. The service will begin with the choir singing American Anthem as an introit. The choir will also sing the anthem America, the Beautiful. The choir will be directed and accompanied by Tyler Vance. The congregational hymns will be My Eyes Have Seen the Glory, My Country Tis of Thee and God Bless America. You re a Grand Old Flag will be the offertory number, played by Tyler Vance on piano, Ray Havlicak on trumpet, and Linda Corder on chimes. Pastor Char will bring a patriotic message and communion will be served. The choir will sing 10,000 Reasons as a communion hymn. The service will conclude with a special recessional rendition of Let There Be Peace on Earth with the choir and congregation. Everyone is encouraged to include this special service of honoring our nation as part of your family s Independence Day celebration.
Pastor s Writings Where there is no vision, the people perish! As a people of God, we are called to live each day as servants in the service of god. Each day becomes an opportunity for us to reach out and welcome someone new into the family of God. On July 12, 2015, we will be receiving new members into our church family. Everyone is valuable for our mission in this community. Each one of you and your ideas; your gifts of ministry and leadership; your gifts of music, dance and art; your willingness to use your gifts that God has given you to be of service to others. God calls some of us to lead, some to teach, some to preach, some to cook, some to sew, some to sing, some to dance, some to play piano and organ. But most of all, our loving God calls all of us to pray. We are called to offer acts of love and commitment to others. Jesus calls us to serve our neighbor. We wonder why our neighbor is hungry. We ask God to feed the hungry. God calls us to feed our neighbor. We ask God to find homes for the homeless. God calls us to find homes for the homeless. We ask God why there is violence. God calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves. We ask God to care for our children. God calls us to nurture the children. We ask God for peace. God calls us to work for justice and peace. We are called to end the violence. We are called to make God s ways our ways. God loves us and forgives us and Jesus taught us to Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and body, and then to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are called to love and forgive the same as God loves and forgives us. So here we are, ready to be the people God calls us to be. May God grant us days filled with meaning, times filled with purpose, and the assuring promise that we have been called for such a time as this. Because we have so many new people, you might not know who serves as our trustees and deacons. They serve faithfully in recognizing your goals and dreams. They are diligent and faithful as they accept the positions of leadership for this church family. Our moderator is Mark Robinson; Bob Hallock serves as chairman of the trustees; Tom Henderson, music program; Hank Boomer, legal advice; John Hucks, stewardship; David (Continued on Page 5)
July Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 10:45 a.m. Worship Communion 6 12 noon Women s 7 Choir Practice 1 2 7:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast & Ham Radio Club 8 10 a.m. Trustees 9 7:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast & 3 4 10 1 p.m. Arts & Humanities Program Independence Day 11 12 10:45 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. Second Sunday Sounds @ Six UCC Kids' 13 12 noon Women s Camp @ 14 Choir Practice Pilgrim Cove 15 ------------------- 16 7:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast & ------------------- 17 ------------------- 18 ------------------- 19 10:45 a.m. Worship 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Dinner @ Pilgrim Cove Camp 20 9 a.m. Summerfest Rehearsal 12 noon Women s 7:30 p.m. Concert 21 10 a.m. Quilting Group Choir Practice 22 10 a.m. Quilting Group 23 7:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast & 4:30 p.m. Deacons 24 25 1 p.m. Memorial Service for Barbara Smith 26 10:45 a.m. Worship 27 12 noon Women s 28 Choir Practice 29 30 31
In Memory and Honor Dennis was the only child of Glen (Burnie) and Hulda Maki Burnside of McCall. He attended school in McCall, graduating from McCall-Donnelly High School. Following his graduation, the Burnsides moved to Salem, Oregon, for a business opportunity. Dennis then attended the University of Idaho in Moscow to study civil engineering. He entered the U.S. Army in 1962 and attended the U.S. Navy Language School in Monterey, California, to learn Romanian. He then was stationed in Turkey as an intelligence interpreter. He was honorably discharged in October 1965 and took the opportunity to tour Europe. When Dennis returned to the United States, he worked in various sales positions throughout California. He met his devoted life partner, Sherry, while working in the city of Charter Oak. Later the couple moved to Salem to care for his elderly parents. After his parents passed away, Sherry and Dennis moved back to McCall to enjoy the mountains, skiing and wildlife. He loved music (especially the Beat- Dennis Burnside les), attended live concerts of The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Tina Turner. He also went to theatrical productions whenever the opportunity presented itself. He had a love of art of all kinds. While he was in California, he studied art and history at UC Riverside. He had an active, inquiring mind, always saying that the only thing that counted was what was between one s ears. He had a lot between his ears. Dennis and Sherry became members of McCall Community Congregational United Church of Christ in October 2014. Dennis passed away on June 10 at McCall Rehab and Care Center. A service celebrating his life was held at the church on June 18. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sherry; stepdaughters Kim and Christina; five grandchildren -- Amber, Ashley, Anthony, Brandon and Justin and four great grandchildren -- Finn, Braylee, Brody and Riley. His positive attitude carried him through life to the end. He will be truly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
SummerFest Concert To Be Held At Church As a part of the SummerFest Music Festival, the Artist Showcase Concert will be held at McCall Community Congregational United Church of Christ. The concert will be Monday, July 20, and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Performing will be our own Dr. Tom Robin Harris on organ with brass accompaniment by Brandon Craswell. Also on the program are Tim Fain, violin, and sopranonicole Greenidge Joseph. Cost for the concert is $35 per person. SummerFest is sponsored by McCall Music Society and will run throughout the week. Additional concerts include Music and Dinner on the Green with the Brass Quintet at Brundage Mountain on Tuesday, July 21; the SummerFest Orchestra, with guest violinist Tim Fain, at Shore Lodge on Wednesday, July 22; An Evening of Broadway & Jazz, with the Ted Rosenthal Trio and Pamela DeMarche & Friends at Tamerack Resort on Friday, July 24; Family Orchestra Concert at the LDS Church on Saturday, July 25; the SummerFest Orchestra with special guests Ted Rosenthal, piano, Nicole Greenidge Joseph, soprano, and Kristen Hertzenberg, soprano, at Mountain Life church on Saturday, July 25; and a SummerFest Cabaret with David Itkin, piano, Kristen Hertzenberg, soprano, and the SummerFest Ensemble at Shore Lodge on Sunday, July 26. Tickets are available at McCall Drug, Mountain Monkey Business, and Paul s Market or online at McCallMusicSociety.org. Pastor s Writings (Continued from Page 2) McQuade and Malcolm Tanner, building and grounds; Bobbi Hoover, treasurer; Helen Eimers, clerk; and Pastor Char. The trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month, and if you would like to have something on the agenda or visit a meeting, everyone is always welcome. Our deacons are: Linda Hallock, chair, Helen Eimers, co-chair, Evelyn Kam, Judy Baker, Kathy Blackmon, Diane Graham (Diane is also our financial secretary), Jet Hammett, Bev Henderson, Marilyn Krahn, Amy Neal, Cheri Ramos, Pastor Char, and Mark Robinson, moderator. The deacons meet on the last Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. I give you my love and my leadership as we move into the future together. The memorial service for Barbara Smith will be Saturday, July 25, at 1 p.m. at McCall Community Congregational United Church of Christ. A reception and time to visit with the family will follow in the fellowship hall.
Pilgrim Cove Camp News UCC Kids Summer Camp Pilgrim, Sojourner, and Exodus camps start on Sunday, July 12, with registration beginning at 3 p.m. Camps end on Saturday, July 18, at 12 noon. The list of things to bring to camp is: Clothes: Pants/Shorts (you may wear them more than one day) Shirts 1 or 2 sweaters of hoodies (it gets cold in the evenings) 6-10 pairs of socks Underwear for everyday Pajamas (that will keep you warm) 1 or 2 pairs of sneakers Flip-flops (only allowed at the waterfront) Swim suit (please no bikinis) Personal Needs: Rx medicine you take daily Sleeping bag, blanket and pillow Toothbrush, toothpaste Hairbrush/comb, shampoo & conditioner Soap & Deodorant Any other personal hygiene items you may need Lotion 1 or 2 towels (1 for showering and 1 for swimming Sunscreen Bug Spray Other Items You May Want: Pencil, paper, notepads, journal, etc. Bible Flashlight Sunglasses Camera Backpack for daily/hike use Whatever you need to show off your talents on Talent Night Electronics (not for Pilgrims Camp): Cell phones, ipods/ipads, MP3 players, tablets, etc. (If you choose to bring them, you will be asked to turn them in to your director until the appropriate time to use them Free Time and Friday s Dance.) 6 Thanksgiving Dinner In July The Thanksgiving Dinner fundraiser will be held Sunday, July 19, beginning at 2 p.m. This will be the second year for this fundraiser. The menu will be turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, and a dinner roll. The cost will be $20 per person. Following dinner, there will be a dessert auction. Last year the desserts included multiple flavors of delicious pies, plus wonderful cheesecakes. A sign-up sheet will be circulated at church for those who would like to attend. Chef Lu will need to know the number of people to prepare for. Women s Camp To Be Held The annual Women s Camp at Pilgrim Cove will be held August 1-3. It will start on Saturday this year instead of Friday due to a booking conflict at the camp. More details will be forthcoming about this event.
Salon Trio To Perform The featured artists for the July Second Sunday Sounds @ Six recital will be the Salon Trio from Idaho State University in Pocatello. The trio members are Diana Livingston Friedley, soprano; Geoffrey Friedley, tenor, and Mark Neiwirth, piano. They will be performing Italienisches Liederbuch (Italian Songbook) by Hugo Wolf. Dr. Diana Friedley has appeared as a guest soloist with numerous organizations and has also worked with numerous opera companies in New York. She is currently Professor of Music at The School of Performing Arts at ISU. Dr. Geoffrey Friedley performs regularly throughout Idaho and beyond a a soloist in recital, oratorio and opera. He is currently an Adjunct Instructor in Music at ISU. Pianist Mark Neiwirth is a Distinguished Steinway Artist and the founder of Musicians West, Inc., a non-profit corporation that sponsors musical events in the state of Idaho. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at ISU and Director of Artistic Planning for the ISU Summer Institute for Piano and Strings. The recital will be held Sunday, July 12, at McCall Community Congregational United Church of Christ. It will begin at 6 p.m. There is no charge for the performance but donations are welcomed. Birthday Greetings... July 1 July 3 July 9 July 11 July 15 July 17 July 18 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 24 July 29 Bob DeBord Lois Warden Lydia Justice Edwards Jet Hammett Larry Henggeler John Grove Olive Louderbough Rachel Hall Ellen Ikola Lu Crawford Mary Stowell David Corcoran Ann Lloyd Edwards Happy Anniversary... July 1 July 8 July 16 July 17 July 18 July 24 July 30 July 31 Jim & Marge Freeman Lew & Carolyn Keys Les & Ruth Bingaman Bob & Anne DeBord Bryant & Janice Reinhard Louis & Paula Miller Bob & Linda Hallock Larry & Pam Henggeler Allen & Jolean Quimby Curt & Kim Meske
McCall Community Congregational Church United Church of Christ P.O. Box 762 McCall, ID 83638 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen as His heritage. --Psalm 33:12 RSV