JULY 2016 Volume 75 Issue 4

A big THANK YOU to all who helped make the 35th Eden Annual BBQ a success!

From making flyers to purchasing food, organizing the many volunteers and

volunteering to bake, cook, clean up, serve, set up tables and chairs, count money

etc. etc. etc., it takes a lot of work to pull off this huge fundraiser.

We also appreciate all those who purchased

lunches and/or donated cans or cash to the

Affton Christian Food Pantry.

Total BBQ profit: $2293.26

Eden’s profit: $1720.26

Donation to ACFP: $573.00

Joint Neighborhood Ministry School Supplies Collection Sunday, July 3 - Sunday, July 17

School will be here before you know it! We will be collecting school supplies for families in need. Please bring your school supplies in July 3rd thru July 17th.

Volunteers are also needed for the Back to School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 13. See page 3 for more info.

Supply Checklist for Grades K - 12

__ Backpack (1) __ Notebooks (3) __ Loose Leaf Paper (2 pkg) __ Folders (3) __ Scissor (1) __ Erasers ( 2 big, or 5 pencil top) __ Glue (1 bottle or 2 sticks) Additional Items for Grades 5 - 12 __ Ruler (1) __ Colored Pencils ( 1pkg) __ Crayons (1 pkg) __ Protractor (1) __ Markers ( 1 pkg) __ Compass (1) __ Pencils __ Binder (1) __ Pencil Case (1) __ Highlighter (1) __ Socks __ Calculator __ Underwear __ Pens (5) __ Books __ Red Pen (1) __ Toy

The South Side UCC churches have been meeting since last fall to determine how we might help feed the hungry, especially school age children, this summer. The usual hurdles faced us: how will we fund it, who will staff it (translation: how many volunteers will be needed AND how many volunteers can we expect) and the mountain of details of actually doing it. We had a working model from a small church in Cahokia. We had a number of committed clergy and lay people from Carondelet, Grace, Mt. Tabor, Trinity, Epiphany and Eden. The major stumbling block, though, centered around the facts of handling and serving food. Health Department kitchen certification? Yes, 1 or 2 options were present. Park Department permits? Depended on the park. Do we buy prepackaged food? Can we partner with St. Louis School Districts (yes, then we don’t know, then probably)? Do we….? The bottom line is we have partnered with the Department of Human Services’ Youth Summer Program. The advantages of this has been food supplied at no cost through a USDA program and recognition of the program throughout the city, smoothing the path for city park use permission. However, food safety and record keeping training is re-quired and the logistics of receiving the meals on a daily basis has had a bump or two in the road. Nonetheless, thanks to yeoman’s work by Rev. Carole Barner, the first week of deliv-ery hiccups have been weathered and we are off and running. Carondolet, Grace and Mt. Tabor have served; Trinity is up next. Eden and St. Paul (City) will team up the week of August 1. There are several open days in mid-July as well. I encourage you to look for our sign-up sheet in the Upper Room and help out a day or two (or more!), from 11 am – 1:30 pm at the playground area shelter of Benton Park (near Arsenal & Missouri). Even if you have not received food safety training, your help is needed and appreciated to play some games or read some books or just lend a hand. We are hopeful that our experience this year will guide us for the possibility of serving at more than one site next summer. Pastor Paul

June 23, 2016

Pastor Paul

In the last month, I attended the Affton Christian Food Pantry board meeting, the ACFP strategic plan meeting, the ACFP Executive Board meeting, food safety training for the South Side church summer lunch program and two days of the Missouri Mid-South Conference Annual gathering. I also dropped in on the South Side Summer Lunch program at Benton Park one day to see how it runs.

I officiated the funeral and burial of Alyce Ficken and conducted a memorial service in the sanctuary for the family of Kay Klodt (attended briefly some years back and indicat-ed her wishes for a service at Eden). We also received into membership Rev. Bruce Moeller. I made seven pastoral visits.

Tammy Kutrip, Susan Solsten, a number of other volunteers and I conducted our first Book Fair at the ACFP. We served 60 children and distributed over 150 books. The Lit-tle Free Library has been registered and a sign will be posted on its face. Also, yard signs have been ordered to be placed on the appropriated street corners and parking lot entrances directing folks to the library. The remaining inventory of books will be used to stock our LFL and we have offered some to Grace UCC in return for their do-nation of the library to us. We plan on submitting another literacy grant application this Summer to fund these efforts in the coming year.

Miscellaneous items: The mesh has been removed from the front of the organ pipes. We are awaiting a

bid on replacement and will discuss then next steps. A “New This Week” header has been added to Mid-Week announcements to facili-

tate a quick read of the email. We are in the final stages of ordering a plaque for the new stove. I have initiated a meeting of the ramp committee.

A Brief Financial Update Through May 31, 2016:

Year-to-date (YTD) actual expenses of $56,168 are ~$7000 below budget; Remember, though, budgeted expenses, are higher than last year (pastor at full time, health insurance premiums, etc.); YTD, General Fund member giving through envelopes is 98.6% of last year’s giving through May;

the General Fund balance is -$5248; YTD, the Building Fund (profits from our rental houses) is +$5416.

Our financial position has stabilized and at the moment, our income (offerings & rental property proceeds) meets our expenses. We do have a significant air conditioning system repair in front of us. Helping to offset that will be $2000 in unbudgeted building use income through the remainder of the year.

Calling All Volunteers!

Joint Neighborhood Ministries needs your help

at the BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR!

Saturday, August 13, 2016 From 9:30 - 1:30

Epiphany’s Social Hall 2911 McNair, St. Louis, MO 63118

We need volunteers to help distribute Supplies, BBQ & direct families.

Please call Susan at 314-771-3987 x213 if you would like to help with this wonderful day or have questions.

Please invite your friends & family to join us too, and let us know who is coming!

Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver meals to the elderly and infirm in the Affton area.

Most volunteers drive one day per week. Meals are delivered Monday – Friday, 10:45-11:30 am with a total time commitment around 1.5 hours.

Complete directions and a short train-ing are provided.

If you are able to help your neighbors and be a blessing to those in need in the Affton area, please contact John Mallon for further information (314.843.9722).

New e-giving program is launched!

This new service allows you to give

any amount, at any time, from home or on the road,

with your computer or even your mobile device.

Now you can control

how and when you give.

Look for the myEoffering button

on our website:

edenucc.org

Christian Ed

Steel Drum Trash Cans Needed

The Christian Education Committee is looking to get 2 or 3 large steel drum trashcans for a project in September.

If you know anyone that might be able to donate them - or sell them to us at a reasonable price -

please contact Mimi Anderson.

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL on Communion Sunday This Fall

Starting this Fall there will be NO Sunday School on communion Sundays (first Sunday of the month).

We will have children’s activity bulletins available for the kids to work on during church.

Parents of children who will be aged 3-4 by September, please notify Mimi Anderson or Pastor Paul if you are

interested in Sunday school for your child. Christian Ed cannot plan for this class unless

we know how many will be there.

Also, we still need teachers for this class.

Look for the CE Summer Devotional Booklet in July

“Allow the children to come to me.

Don’t forbid them, because God’s kingdom belongs to

people like these children.” Mark 10:14

Mission & Outreach

Santa wants to spend some time in the warm weather so he is starting early! Affton Christian Food Pantry is collecting items for their Christmas Boutique. Show your Christmas spirit this summer and help the ACFP gather items on the wish list. There will be a collection table in the Upper Room from July 24 to July 31.

CHRISTMAS WISH LIST Toys/games $5 to $10 Decorative mugs & glasses Flashlights Hand tools All clothing: all sizes (T shirts,

socks, sweatshirts, hats and gloves).

Wrapped candy Cash always Welcome!

Questions: call 314-809-3979

Summer Lunch Program South Side UCC churches are serving lunch for

school children, Monday – Friday in Benton Park

(corner of Arsenal & Missouri). Eden UCC and St.

Paul UCC (City) will be staffing and serving

lunch the week of August 1 and providing fill-in help

Between July 6th and 20th.

Volunteers are needed to help, including spending

time with children reading and playing games.

If you are interested please talk to Susan Solsten or

Pastor Paul, or sign up in the Upper Room.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

for Eden's next turns to staff the

Affton Christian Food Pantry:

Saturday, July 30, 9:00 am -12:30 pm.

(Arrive 8-8:15)

Tuesday, August 30, 4:00 - 6:30 pm.

(Arrive 3-3:15)

We need 6-7 people each time, so your

volunteering is very important.

Marcia Amm

Liturgists

Sound

Closers

3 Council Council Kaitlyn

Staas

Eileen

Mignerone

Steve

Buritsch

Sue

Pihl

Marilynne

Wirsig

10 Joyce

Klingemann

Amy & Tim

Hertel

Joyce & Lance

Klingemann

Katelin

Hertel

Ruth

Frank

Steve

Buritsch

Sue

Pihl

Kelly

Mignerone

17 Mimi

Anderson

Art & Ruth Ann

Frank

Mimi

Anderson

Steve

Buritsch

Henry

Pennington

Debbie

Lucas

Steve

Buritsch

Sue

Pihl

Tom

Staas

24 Kristen

Mack

Fred & Kristen

Mack

Cindie Luhman

Edna Maag

Jacob

Hertel

Marlene

Waldschmidt

Steve

Buritsch

Sue

Pihl

Jan

Swan

31 Marsha

Mahne

Pam & Paula

Martin

Marsha Mahne

Sara Wurl

JP

Mignerone

Eileen

Mignerone

Alex

Wurl

Steve

Buritsch

Sue

Pihl

July Sunday Volunteers

July Birthdays

Sarah Shaul 7/1

Laura Bonebrake 7/2

Jesus Garza 7/2

Mimi Anderson 7/4

Steve Martin 7/12

Joan Whelan 7/12

Kelly Mignerone 7/14

Alice Staas 7/15

Jeff Mignerone 7/16

Adam Buritsch 7/20

Lila Frohling 7/24

Andy Frohling 7/25

Steve Buritsch 7/27

Marilynne Wirsig 7/27

Jeanette Tinkham 7/28

Ruth Jourden 7/29

July Anniversaries

Jeff & Laura Mignerone 7/19 8 years

WELCOME VISITORS

Please use the new Visitor/Member cards. Eden visitors are invited to sign their name plus

any additional information they wish to share. Eden members are invited to check the card

and share information for our pastor.

Remember to welcome and thank visitors for their presence at worship and extend an invitation to coffee time where you can introduce them to your Eden friends.

MAKE NEW PEOPLE A PRIORITY

June Visitors

Gary & Ellen Kratz

Ron & Rowena Hughey

Cigna Healthcare says "Thank you!" for the wonderful BBQ. Everything was delicious - chicken, pork steak, brats, and pulled pork sandwiches. My coworkers were wondering how soon Eden could have another one. :)

Karin Pennington

No matter who you are,

or where you are on life's journey, you are

welcome here.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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3 10:00 am Worship & Communion

‘Sundae’ Bar after worship!

School Supply Collection

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5 7:00 pm Self Defense

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7

7:00 pm Self Defense

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10 10:00 am Worship School Supply Collection

11 6:30 Team Leaders Meeting

7:00 pm Team Meetings

7:00 pm Self Defense

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13

14

7:00 pm Self Defense

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16

17 10:00 am Worship

1:15 pm Feed My People Day at the Ballpark

School Supply Collection

18 7:00 pm Council 7:00 pm Self Defense

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20 Greeting Articles Due!

21 Pastor Paul on Vacation through 7/31 7:00 pm Self Defense

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23

24 10:00 am Worship Christmas Boutique Collection

25 7:00 pm Self Defense

26 July 26 - 29 National Youth Event Disney World, Florida

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28 7:00 pm Self Defense

29 30

31 10:00 am Worship Christmas Boutique Collection

2016 EDEN UCC

Steve Martin President

Tom Staas Vice President

Carolyn Curth

Recording Secretary

Beverly Mack Treasurer

Members at Large:

Diane Field Tammy Kutrip Debbie Lucas Nettie Ziegler

Jan Swan Paul Porter

Eden United Church of Christ

314-631-8930

Worship at 10:00 am

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Cut-off for next Greeting is July 20, 2016.

Next Greeting will be available on July 31, 2016.

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