Fall UCC Update Newsletter

Check out the Fall UCC Update newsletter for upcoming events and church information. Just click on the link below to open the file. 
Fall UCC Update

Pastor Bob's office hours for week of September 9

Pastor Bob's office hours for this week are:

Tuesday September 11, 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday, September 12, 8 am - 2 pm

RALLY DAY - Sunday, September 9

Join us for donuts and coffee/juice on Sunday, September 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary for Rally Day.  The youth of the congregation will be revealing their mission projects for 2012-13.  Also...  remember to bring your loose change for Change the Church offering.  Money collected from this offering supports these mission projects.  See you Sunday!

Pastor Bob's Office Hours for the Week of July 15

Pastor Bob's Office Hours for the upcoming week are:

Monday, July 16 noon - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, July 17 noon - 6:00 pm

Directions to KOA (Wagon Wheel) Campground

Click on the link below to view the directions page of the KOA Campgrounds that we will be having our picnic at on Sunday, July 29:

http://shelbymansfieldkoa.com/directions.htm

Annual Summer Picnic at Wagon Wheel Campground

Our annual Summer Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 29, with worship beginning at 10:30 am.  A pot luck lunch will follow... roasted chicken and drinks will be provided.  After lunch, we will hold our annual auction... so bring your donated items to be auctioned off by our very own John Reimer!  There are many activites to take part in while at Wagon Wheel: paddle boats, peddle carts, mini golf, simming and more... all paid for by the church, so come and have some fun!

Pastor Bob's Office Hours - Week of July 8

Pastor Bob's Office hours this week will be:
Monday, July 9 from 10am - 4 pm
Tuesday, July 10 from 9 am - 4 pm

Pastor Bob's Office Hours - Week of May 20

Pastor Bob's office hours this week will be Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  The office will be open during these times unless Pastor Bob is out making visitation calls. 

Strawberry Festival - Thursday, June 7

Shelby UCC's annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Thursday, June 7 from 4:30 - 7:00 pm.  The menu will consist of:  roast ox sandwiches, shredded chicken sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, strawberries, vanilla ice cream, assorted shortcakes, and beverages.  Free will donatations are accepted.  The Fellowship Hall is accessible by stairs and elevator and is air conditioned.  If you wish to call in an order, call the church at 419.347.7777.   We look forward to seeing you there!

All Daughters' Banquet - Thursday May 10 @ 6:00 pm

If you haven't done so already, please sign up to attend our annual All Daughters' Banquet (formally known as the Mother & Daughter Banquet).  This year's meal will be catered by Paul's Drive-in, with dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Entertainment will begin roughly at 7:00 p.m. and will be provided by the "Strut Your Stuff" dance group whose members are all 60+ years young.  You won't want to miss another fun banquet.  Tickets are $4.00 for children 4 - 12 years old, $8.00 for adults, and free for children three and younger.  We hope to see you there!

THANK YOU!

Thanks to all who turned out to help fight hunger by participating in this year's CROP Walk.  We'll be sure to post Shelby UCC stats as we get them!

Did you notice...

... in addition to the new carpet in the library, the Trustees also installed new windows!  Thank you to the Trustees (and honorary Trustee) for your dedication!

CROP Walk... This Sunday!

Please remember that the annual CROP Walk is this Sunday (April 29).  Registration begins at 1:00 at the First Methodist Church in Shelby (across from Dollar General), with the walk beginning at 1:15.  CROP Walks raise money to fight hunger in our community and across the country.  Click on this link to learn more about CROP Walks: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=crop_about_2011b

Welcome Rev. Bob Flint!!!

The congregation voted today to call Rev. Bob Flint as our new pastor!  We are all thrilled for the next chapter of Shelby UCC!  Rev. Flint's first official Sunday as our pastor will be Sunday, May 20. 

More thank yous...

Thank you to all who came to our Easter Sunday activities... it was a beautiful day to celebrate Jesus' ressurrection!  Also... thank yous go out the Church Council for providing such a delicious breafast - and thank you to the Board of Christian Education and Geri U. for donations for the massive Easter Egg Hunt!

Remember Me... a great Easter video

Please click the link below to view the short video "Remember Me", a great Easter video for all ages.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhFBX5ZSySo

Thank you Pastor George!

This Sunday will be Pastor George Johnson's last day serving our church.  A big THANK YOU to Pastor George and his wife Donna for all that they have done for our congregation during the interim transition.  Best wishes to you both in your next adventure. 

Easter Sunday

Join us at 9:00 a.m. for an Easter breakfast and then for worship service at 10:00 a.m.  An Easter Egg Hunt, Veggie Tales Movie, and other Easter activities for children will take place during Children's Church (approx. 10:30 a.m.).  We look forward to celebrating with you!

Library update...

The library was painted this week and carpet is scheduled to be installed either later this week or the beginning of next week.  Once the carpet is in, it will be another couple weeks before the library project is complete... including new furninshings and artwork. Thank you to the Trustee's for all their hard work!

Reminder... Maundy Thursday Service

There will be a Maundy Thursday Service at our church this Thursday at 6:00 p.m.  All are welcome.

March 25 Devotional

Enjoy today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/terrible-taste-in-friends.html

Second (and last of the season) Lenten Lunch/Program

This Sunday, March 25, is the last of two Lenten lunches/programs this season.  Like the first one, this is a pot luck lunch... so please bring a covered dish to share and your own table service.  We will meet for lunch in the Fellowship Hall following worship service.  All are welcome.

March 22 Daily Devotional

Enjoy today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/when-you-feel-like-quitting.html

March 15 Daily Devotional

Enjoy today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/the-rough-places.html

One Great Hour of Sharing

This Sunday, a special collection will be made for One Great Hour of Sharing:

"One Great Hour of Sharing is an offering that makes the love of Christ real for individuals and communities around the world who suffer the effects of disaster, conflict, or severe economic hardship, and for those who serve them through gifts of money and time. Today, projects are underway in more than 100 countries, including the United States and Canada. In the 1990s, receipts have exceeded $20 million annually. While specific allocations differ in each denomination, all use their One Great Hour of Sharing funds to make possible disaster relief, refugee assistance, development aid and more." 
(source: onegreathourofsharing.org)

OGHS... Sharing Resources.  Changing Lives. 

This Sunday... Lenten Lunch & Service

The first of two Lenten lunches & services will be held this Sunday in the Fellowship Hall following worship service.  The lunch is pot luck, so please bring a covered dish to share and your own table service.  All are welcome!

Mark your calendars...  The next lunch/service will be in two weeks, on Sunday, March 25.

March 5 Daily Devotional

Enjoy today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/changing-faith.html

Thursday Community Dinner

The Thursday Community Dinner on March 1 is the responsibility of our congregation.  This project is once again being led by Jill K.  There is a sign-up list on the Welcome Center in the sanctuary for items and volunteers needed... please help if you are able.  You can also post questions in the comment section of this post. 

UCC Lent Devotionals on Facebook

Here is a link to ucc.org's "Give It Up" Lent Devotionals on facebook... check it out:

http://www.facebook.com/GiveItUp2012

Carpet

The Church Council voted tonight to use memorial money to pay the difference between the total bill for the carpet and the amount that is currently in the Carpet Fund.  So... this means that there will be new carpet in library and the back of the sanctuary in the near future AND that the rest of the library updating project can be completed!

February 20 Daily Devotional

Enjoy this President's Day devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/who-wants-to-be-the.html

Guest Pastor

We are happy to welcome Rev. Dr. Faith Proietti as our guest pastor this coming Sunday (February 19)!

February 16 Daily Devotional

Enjoy today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/tiger-god.html

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here is some interesing information about St. Valentine:

http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=159

It's that time of year...

... a very important happening for our congregation... Paul's Drive-in is open!!! 

New Feature... Prayer Chain

We added a new feature to the website titled Prayer Chain.  It can be found under the PAGES heading on the upper right hand side of the home page.  If you have a prayer that needs added, you can write a comment on the Prayer Chain page, send and email to the church or to Allison (allison_fordyce@yahoo.com). 

February 13 Daily Devotional

Here is today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/expecting-too-little.html

February 12 Daily Devotional

Here is today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/trust.html

Easter Basket Project

To help Shelby area children in need receive an Easter Basket, the L.O.V.E. Group of First United Church of Christ will be continuing the Easter Basket Project again this year.  Last year they prepared more than 225 baskets with the community’s help.  They are asking for donations again this year from the churches, small groups, and community clubs.

                Items needed:  Baskets, plastic Easter buckets, small toys to fill eggs, coloring books, crayons, pencils, erasers, writing pads, small journals, religious items needed, Easter candy (wrapped individual or packaged), chocolate rabbits, crosses, chicks, peeps (need to be in small package), stuffed toys, jump rope, jacks, small frisbees, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, small balls, cars, dolls, small games, kites, tooth paste(sample size), tooth brushes (small / large), sippy cups, crackers, cookies, juice boxes(individual packs), small bags of chips or pretzels or fish crackers, fruit snacks, applesauce, pudding and jello in individual containers, baby treats, and money is always accepted to purchase items not donated.

Donations need to be at the church (23 Church St. beside Paul’s) by March 26, 2012.  Church will be open on Mondays from 10am-4pm or call 419-347-2040 or 419-347-5999 to set up a drop off time.

To sign up for a basket, call call one of the following numbers any time of day  (sign-up will run from Feb. 20, 2012 until March 12, 2012):

 419-347-2039 (Gerri or Melvin)

419-347-5999 (Loretta)

419-347-2040 (Faye)

Thank you in advance for your help with this important community project!

February 10 Daily Devotional

Here is today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/known-by-our-enemies.html

February 9 Daily Devotional

Enjoy today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/my-last-will-and-testament.html

Official Invitation to Lent from the Elders...

In the gospel according to Matthew, after Jesus’ resurrection he said to his disciples

“Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples; baptize them in

the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything

I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, to the end of the age.”

Matthew 28:19-20 Good News Bible

Dear Church Family,

The Elders, along with Pastor George and all of Church Council, would like to invite you to join us for worship during the upcoming Lenten Season. All of these services will be held at our church with the exception of Ash Wednesday.

Here is the schedule of special events for Lent:

February 22^nd – Ash Wednesday Service @ First Christian Church @ 6:00 pm

with a meal and Bible study to follow (this will be a three-church service

to include the Presbyterian Church)

March 4^th – Sunday morning worship @ 10:00 am with Communion

March 11^th – Sunday morning worship @ 10:00 am with a Potluck & Lenten program to follow

March 25^th – Sunday morning worship @ 10:00 am with a Potluck & Lenten program to follow

April 1^st – Palm Sunday Service @ 10:00 am

April 5^th – Maundy Thursday Service @ First UCC @ 7:00 pm (this will be a three-church

Service to include the First Christian Church and the Presbyterian Church)

April 8^th – Easter Sunday Service @ 10:00 am with Communion

　

We hope you can join us as we follow Jesus’ journey through his crucifixion and death and celebrate his ultimate resurrection! May the grace and peace of Jesus Christ be with you!

Blessings from your Elders,

Martha Grimwood

Mary Kay Steele

Sandy Stoodt

Jill Karl

Welcome Allison Naugle!!!

The choir is so excited to have a new member... Allison Naugle (granddaughter of our very own Nadine Morris)!  What a great addition to the group!  The choir is always accepting new members.  If you, like Allison, are interested in joining the choir, all you have to do is show up at a practice... which takes place at the Presbyterian Church across the alley on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, from 7-8 pm.  The more the merrier!

February 8 Daily Devotional

Here is today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/very-good-not-perfect.html

Search Committee Meeting

Just a reminder that there is a Search Committee meeting tomorrow (Wed, February 8) at 6:30 pm in the church Parlor.  For those not on the committee, check back in tomorrow for an update from the meeting. 

February 7 Daily Devotional

Enjoy today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/evaluation.html

February 6 Daily Devotional

Here is today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/for-the-institutionalized.html

Sunday School class update

The adult Sunday School class met for the first time yesterday with a full house!  Thirteen congregation members joined for discussion.  They selected the text "Life Lessons with Max Lucado-A Book of Psalms" by Max Lucado to study as a group.  It was decided that leadership of the class would be on a rotating basis, with each member taking their turn to lead... a style that has worked well in the past.  Here is the book description from Amazon.com:

"The Psalms form a praisebook for God's people, a collection of hymns and petitions to lead us in worship. The variety found in the Psalms reminds us that worship is personal and, that while each worships differently, each should worship. With scripture reading, inspirational readings, questions to answer, space for journaling, and a prayer, it's like studying the Bible with Max Lucado."

If you missed the first class but still want to join, you are of course still welcome!  How exciting to have a new small group in the church!

Feb 5 Daily Devotional

Enjoy this Sunday's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/write-your-own-ending.html

Ash Wednesday Service... change of plans

In a previous post we had said that our Ash Wednesday service would be in our sanctuary at 7pm.  However, a change has been made, and the service will be at the First Christian Church at 6pm with a small meal to follow.  There will be a bible study for those interested after the meal.  More details will be posted as they become available.

PRAY4SHELBY

This morning, Pastor George talked about a new website that is directed at prayers for our Shelby community: pray4shelby.com.  There is a direct link on our website to this site on the right hand side of the screen under the heading "SITES WE LIKE"... just click on their name. To find out more about how you can support our community, visit thier website. 

Tomorrow's message from Pastor George...

"Soup or Bowl"... come find out what this is all about!  Also... don't forget that tomorrow is the monthly coffe hour (provided by the Deacon's this month) from 9a - 10a in the back of the sanctuary AND the Adult Sunday School class begins tomorrow at 9a in the Parlor.  See you there!

February 3 Daily Devotional

Here is today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/restless.html

Lenten Lunches & Programs

There will be two Lenten Lunches this season, each followed by a short program on Lent.  The dates for these lunches are Sunday, March 11 and Sunday, March 25.  They will be immediately following Sunday worship service and will be pot luck style.  All are welcome!

February 3 Daily Devotional

Enjoy today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/not-staff.html

February 2 Daily Devotional

Here is today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/overlooking-insults.html

Book Club!

The first rule of book club is...  click on the page tab that says "Book Club" on the upper right hand side of the home page for details.  (two points if you get this movie reference)  :)

February 1 Daily Devotional

Enjoy today's daily devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/lessons-from-the-shoe-museum.html

A New Thing... Daily devotional for the last day of January

Here is today's devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/a-new-thing-2.html

Lent... Mark your calendars

There will be two special worship services during the Lent season at the church.  Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, February 22, will be celebrated at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary.  A Maundy Thursday service will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 5.  The location for this service hasn't been specified yet... we will keep you posted. 

Daily Devotional

Daily devotional from ucc.org:

http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/sweet-spot.html

UCC Commercials

Check out these fantastic UCC commercials on youtube.com:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zLzwo7QV4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx1u1v7hAtY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXCzzNoMeNs

Coffee Hour

Just a reminder that there is a coffee hour (9-10am) in the back of the sanctuary on the first Sunday of each month... which means this coming Sunday!  We hope you join us for refreshments, mingling, and fellowship!

New Sunday School Class

All are welcome to join the new Sunday School class for adults starting Sunday, February 5, 2012.  The class will meet in the Parlor at 9:00am... no prior sign up is required.  We hope to see you there!

2012 Annual Meeting

The 2012 Annual Meeting at Shelby UCC was held on Sunday, January 29.  As always, the congregation met after the worship service and spent the majority of the fellowship time eating a delicious pot luck lunch.  The acutal meeting was quick and productive:  the budget for 2012 was passed, new officers for the next year (or two, depending of the position) were elected, a small amendment was made to our Constitution (changing the number of people required to fill each board from four "persons" to "three or four people".  We're all looking forward to great happenings in 2012!