Cookies for General Synod

Just a friendly reminder to those who are baking chocolate chip cookies (no nuts) for general synod!- Please have them to church and in the freezers by this Sunday Thanks!

Debbie Tschanen- 1 dozen

Sandy Stoodt​- 4 dozen

Mary K. Steele 2 dozen ( Jennifer Steele-rehberg​ please remind mom) :)

Fred and Lynn Cooke​/ Carmen and Olivia- Thank you for 6 dozen already in freezer!

Steve and Shelli Laser​- 3 dozen

Jill Karl- 3 dozen

Gerri Uplinger- 3 dozen

Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Strawberry Festival 2015

Annual Strawberry Festival...  June 11 4:30-6:30 at Shelby UCC. Full menu: roast ox & shredded chicken sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, fresh strawberries, shortcakes, strawberry pie, and drinks. Air conditioned and handicap accessible facility. Donations graciously accepted.

Election Night Dinner

Our annual Election Night Dinner is this Tuesday, November 5 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.  The menu will be the traditional swiss steak and mashed potato meal with sides, drink, and dessert.  Free will donations are being accepted.  We hope to see you there!

Fall Fun Day

Fall Fun Day has been postponed due to weather, and will take place on Sunday, October 13 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Cooke's Farm.  There will be a hay ride, bon fire, and most likely a marshmallow roasting contest.  There is a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Center if you are interested in joining us... but if you forgot to write your name down, come join us anyways!  Hot dogs, buns, condiments, marshmallows and drinks will be provided.  Please bring a dish to share.  You may also want to bring a lawn chair if sitting on a bale of straw isn't your thing.  Hope you see you there!

Welcome Pastor James!

We are excited to officially welcome our new youth pastor, Pastor James Robinson!  Pastor James is not a stranger to the UCC, having been a guest speaker in the past.  The youth at Shelby UCC are looking forward to what this year will hold!  We are also happy to have Pastor James' wife, Katie, and their infant son, Aiden, join us on Sunday mornings as well!

Summer letter from Pastor Bob

Summer!  Always have and always will enjoy summer.  The main reason summer is so special – FAMILY.

From my viewpoint, summer begins with Mother’s Day, because the family gets together.  Then there’s Memorial Day, Father’s Day, July 4^th, and Labor Day.  Each of those dates typically include a picnic or cookout with family.  And I almost forgot… the family vacation.  Ours has always been in the summer months. 

According to the Scriptures, our family times are the most valuable opportunities to invest in training the kids and grandkids spiritual truths.  In one of his final addresses to the people of God, Moses notes:

“Hear, O Israel:  The Lord our God, the Lord is one.  Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and all your strength.  These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.  Impress them on your children.  Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk on the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”

 (Deuteronomy 6:4-7)

During the coming lazy, hazy days of summer, let’s intentionally follow those instructions:

·        Love the Lord our God.

·        Impress the Lord’s commandments upon our family’s hearts.

·        Talk about the Lord’s commandments no matter what we are doing.

 

May God graciously give you a FANTASTIC SUMMER!

 

Pastor Bob