October 2011VoL 2011Issue 10

Wright Congregational,United Church of Christ

482l Franklin Rd.Boise, ldaho 83705

(208) 343-0292E-Mail:

wrightucc@qwestoffice.netWeb: wrightucc.com

Published Monthly,Mailed pre-paid at

Boise, IdahoPermit No. 127

* * *Ministers: All of Us

Pastor:Rev. Michael S. Black

Secretary:Robin Canning

Choir Director:Ron Apperson

Organist:Ginny Trapp

Cry Room availableFor restless little ones.

Board Cbairman:Will Patterson

Moderator:Jo Elliott-Blakeslee

Youth Leader:Kate Hall

Custodian:Robin Canning

Pilgrim Cove BoardMembers:AI Busche

Carl Van SlykeJanice Aagaard

Fall, Winter, SpringSchedule:

9:30 Adult Sunday Sch.10;45 Worship &

Children's Sunday Sch.Fellowship- Noon

Summer -June, July & AugustWorship at 10 a.m.Fellowsltip 11:00

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Communion Served the1st Sunday of each month

WELCOME TO OCTOBER!A MONTH OF SUNDAYS AT WRIGHT CHURCH

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

10:45 AM - Worship And Communion ServiceSermon Theme: "World Communion: Let Love Reach Across"

Choir Anthem: "God Of Simple Things"

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 99:30 AM - Adult Sunday School

10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "Columbus, Paul, And Christians"

Choir Anthem: "Come And See"

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 169:30 AM - Adult Sunday School

10:45 AM - WorShip And Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "Lord, Give Us Enough ... "Choir Anthem: "Over In The Glory Land"

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 239:30 AM - Adult Sunday School

10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "Giving Till It Doesn't Hurt"

Choir Anthem: "My Jesus Walked"

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 309:30 AM - Adult Sunday School

10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "Here I Stand! Lessons From Martin Luther"

Choir Anthem: "Lord, I Know I Been Changed"NOON: SPAGHETTI FEED FUND RAISER

*******Special Children's Moment During Worship

K-6 Classes Following The Children's MomentYouth GroupAfter Church

Refreshments & Conversation Hour Following Worship--------- -

IDAHO ASSOCATION ANNUAL MEETING-CHALLIS, IDAHO

The Idaho Association of UCC/Congregational Churches annual meeting, was held in

Challis, Idaho, over the weekend of September 23rd and 24th. Most of the meeting was held

at the Living Waters Ranch, Conference and Retreat Center. This Center is located in a

beautiful area, about 5 miles west of Challis.

There were 39 delegates in attendance, representing 7 of our Churches in ourconference. Representing Wright Church were Jack and Joan Wenske, Janice Aagaard, Carl

Van Slyke, and Mike Black. In attendance also, was our Conference Minister Walter John

Boris, and Janet Scott, our Conference Moderator.

We had a lively business meeting, at which we discussed the following items.

• Proposed a new and revised set of Bylaws. After much discussion, this item

was tabled, and will be rewritten by a new task force and presented at ournext meeting.

• Proposed an updated and revised Articles of Incorporation. This proposal wasfinally approved after some revisions.

• Proposed adding a position of Secretary to the Idaho Association Board. Thiswill be deferred to the next annual meeting.

• Nominated and elected Chi Morgan, from our Nampa Church, to the

Moderator Elect position. He will replace Jay Sanderson, who resigned due tohealth reasons.

• Mike Black, gave us some information about the merger of the United ChurchConference in Montana with the Disciples of Christ churches. They mergedtheir conference offices, but will keep each of their own identities.

• The next annual meeting will be held at our Church in McCall, Idaho. This will

coincide with their 100 year celebration.

After our Business meeting, we adjourned to the Challis Church, where we had aworship service.

Reported By Jack Wenske

Board of Directors Meeting,Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

Book Club & Library NewsThe Book Group will meet on Thursday, Oct. 6

at 1:00 p.m. in the church library for discussion on thebook: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana, by Gayle Lemmon.Future programs include:Nov. 3: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford.Dec. 1: They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky, by Deng, Deng,Ajak and Bernstine.Jan. 5: Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington

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: Trash bags - 33 gallon needed ASAP ~I 11 x 17 white paper-needed ASAP: 81/2 x 11 white paper .! If you shop at Staples for your home or your church :: please give them our phone number (343-0292) as we ~i get special coupons and discounts. Thanks I

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From the Treasurer

General FundJuly Balance 1,092.96August Income 7,826.01August Expense -9.364.46August Balance - 445.49

Currently we have $677.37 inthe checking account. Last weekwe had the state inspection ofthe elevator, as required by lawand which we passed with flyingcolors, but the cost for thisinspection with the elevatorcompany's fees will beapproximately $1000.00. If wecould each give an additional$20.00 this month to cover thisextraordinary expense it wouldhelp a great deal.

[anice AagaardTreasurer

Worship attendance on:Sept. 4- 59Sept. 11- 81Sept. 18- 64Sept. 25- 62

Ushers for Oct.:Carol Rivers, Denise Steelman,

Mary Ellen Parsons, Robin Canning

Communion- Oct. 2Servers:

Dale & Cindy Shoemaker,Tami Black & Ann Durand

Liturgist-Oct. 2:Carl Van Slyke

Oct. Care Givers:Amy Linkert & Marilyn Williams

Oct. Altar/Flower Care:Ron & Syl Apperson

MAHJONGWant to play but don't know how?

Come and learn and play onFriday, Oct. 14 at Noon at the church.

Bring a sack lunch and gettogether with friends, have lunch andlearn a new game or brush up on your

skills. It's great fun.

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COMMUNITY SUPPEROctober 27, 2011

If you were unable to attend September's meeting we had an informativepresentation from Tuckie Shaffer of the Boise Police Department. For the

remainder of the year we have scheduled the following events. If you wouldlike to participate and or help with any of these events you can contact Janice

at 887 -3854 or email her at jjaa~aard@g.com to sign up to participate. Allwomen of the church and family and friends are invited. There are no dues

and your smiling face is welcome to any or all of the events.

SATURDAY,OCTOBER1st - 8:30am to 12 Noon - Last day of Rummage Sale

WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER5TH - First Church Ladies have invited us for lunch atFirst Church at 11:30AM. Please RSVPto Janice ASAPif you would like to

attend so she can RSVPto First Church.

SUNDAY,OCTOBER30th - Spaghetti Dinner after worship - Free will Offeringto raise money for General Fund Menu will be Spaghetti, Salad, Bread &

Dessert. Hosted by Women's Fellowship and Men's Fellowship - EVERYONEISINVITEDTO STAYAFTER WORCHIP ANDENJOY.

WEDNESDAYNOVEMBER2nd - Meeting in Social Hall at 1pmFollowing the business meeting Robin will demonstrate the fun of card

making and the tools used to create those magic creations. Refreshments tofollow.

WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER7th - HOLIDAYLUNCHOUT - PLACEand TIME TO BEANNOUNCEDLATER.

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MEN'S FELLOWSHIP FOR OCTOBER

WORK TO BEGIN ON OURADOPTED CABIN AT PILGRIM COVE

Saturday, October 8, is a planned work day at ourAdopted Pilgrim Cove Camp Cabin. You are invited to enjoythe beauty of the McCall area and help us begin our updatingof the cabin we agreed to sponsor.

Plans include skirting, insulation, sanding the floorinside, and maybe lifting the corner of the cabin. Tools willbe provided, so bring some gloves and the desire to do alittle work.

This event is being sponsored by our Men's Fellowship,but don't let that stop anyone from helping out! Many thanksto Steve Robbins for doing the groundwork and planning forthis project, and to AI Busche for his many years working onthe facilities all over the camp.

You are welcome to show up any time during that day,but call Steve (322-7565), AI (383-9181), or Dale Shoemaker(375-1522), if you'd like to coordinate times or rides, etc.

Notes From The Board

With wisdom and love, Dear God, we your people will use the giftsyou have provided to our Church for your glory. In his Stewardshipthought this past Sunday, Rev. Mike Black framed our Church'sphilosophy on the use of our financial resources.

Finances and budgets are the least glamorous activities of Churchlife, yet a very necessary activity. Soon we will begin our StewardshipCampaign and Budget Development for 2012. Our Church is at acritical point in our finances. We are all aware of the financialdifficulties many institutions have had over the past few years, andindeed many families have been affected by the same issues. YourChurch is )[10 different.

Your Church Board has sought to be careful with our expensesand has reduced our budget significantly over the past few years.Despite our best efforts, the expense of operating our Church hasexceeded our income. We have been able to fund our shortfall withChurch reserves; including amounts held in special funds, however weare now exhausting our reserves. Our Church no longer has thefinancial reserves to cover the difference between expenses and income.

Our Church has been very careful not to incur debt, our only debtbeing the building loan of $31,669. We do have $10,078 in anendowmen.t fund. Thanks to your gifts, the shortfall between incomeand expense is approximately $1000 per month. However, month aftermonth, over the years this has depleted our reserves.

As we plan our budget for 2012, we will review each line item andwork to further reduce the expenses of operating our Church. We inviteany ideas, comments, or suggestions. In the meantime we prayerfullyask each of you, as you are able, to give just a little more of yourfinancial resources, to support your Church.

Respectfully Submitted,Will Patterson, Board Chair

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STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE from Carl Van Slyke

"Count Yourself Blessed" Luke 6:38 is the theme of this year's stewardshipemphasis month. This year's month of special stewardship moments will beginon Sunday, October 9 and will conclude on Sunday, November 6, commitmentSunday. Each Sunday your Stewardship Committee will be bringing a special

message to you. You will not want to miss a Sunday.

The theme for each Sunday is as follows:

October 9 "Generous Women of the Bible"

October 16 "God's Guarantee"

October 23 "An Inconvenient Truth"

October 30 "Wealth and Wisdom"

"Count Yourself Blessed"---what a theme. I looked up the word "blessed" in thedictionary. There are several slants to its meaning. Blessed: made sacred,

consecrated; worthy of respect; enjoying happiness, fortunate; andbringing happiness.

What a powerful theme and message for each one of us to consider as wemake our decision about our financial commitment to the General Fund ofWright Congregational Church. We may have some tough and creative

decisions to make in our budgeting for 2012. We do thank you for your supportas we work to make the budget goals we set for 2011.

May these thoughts and the themes that are presented each Sunday help youdecide your financial commitment to Wright Congregational Church for 2012.

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NEWS FROM AND FOR THE CONGREGATION

--Beginning this Sunday, October 2, our Records Of Giving through September willbe available for us to pick up in the church narthex. Many thanks to our co-FinancialSecretaries, Kim Salwasser and Denise Steelman, for their tireless work in keeping ourfinancial records accurate and up to date.

=On October 22nd, Dale and Cindy Shoemaker, along with their granddaughter

Ava, will be celebrating the marriage of their daughter and mom, Sally Shoemaker toBrian Hobbs. You have watched Ava grow up from an infant, as her grandparentsbrought her to church. They are all thrilled to have Urian and his daughters, Hollie andKatey, as part of the family.

--Continued best wishes to Jack Hansen as he continues his recovery from recentesophageal cancer surgery. He really is coming along very well. Currently he isundergoing therapy at the Life Care Center at Valley View on Allumbaugh St.-with thehope that he will be home in the next couple of weeks.

=Prayers for Jay Sanderson, who recently was diagnosed with Lymphoma cancer,and who now is undergoing chemotherapy treatments. You will remember Jay, whopreached here a few months ago, and who was the Licensed Minister at our UCC Churchin Payette for three years. Please keep him and his wife Nina in your hearts.

--Remember: Come find your "treasures" at the Women's Fellowship FallRummage Sale-Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM, and Saturday, 9-Noon. And, if you can help boxup, clean up, and set up for Sunday, starting at Noon Saturday, it will be greatlyappreciated.

--Sunday School Programs are underway-each Sunday, except the First Sunday ofthe Month: Adults studying the Gospel of Luke at 9:30 AM, and kids during the worshiphour following the Children's Moment.

--Thanks to the Choir's first month of special anthems! Really a nice sound-and agreat gift to our Worship Services. Director Ron Apperson still invites anyone else to jointhem on Wednesday evenings for rehearsal and Sunday mornings in Worship.

--Haven't been to church for a while? Why not be with us this Sunday, October 2,as we observe and celebrate World Communion Sunday. Come and renew yourfriendships in this beloved community, and experience the sense of Christian Unity that weproclaim and live as we share in the Lord's Supper along with Christians of every "tongueand nation" all over the world.

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D 1/9-Noon

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8No Adult Sunday Sch.

Men's Fellowship10:45 Worship, 11 :30a Women's Adopt a cabinFamily Communion Fellowship lunch- Work day at Pilgrim

Noon: Fellowship, eon@ 1st Church Cove in McCall

Stewardship comm. 1-8ook Club

Youth Group4- BUGSMusical Benefit 7:00 Alanon-Alateen

7-Choir Rehearsal

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9:30 Adult SS10:45 Worship,Sunday School Leam Mahjong

NoonNoon: Fellowship In the social hall

6:00 Huntington's Bring your lunchGroup Meeting

7:00 Co-Housing7:00 Alanon-Alateen

7-Choir Rehearsal

161 17 18 19 20 21 229:30 Adult Sun. Sch.

10:45 Worship &Sunday School

Noon: Fellowship I 7:00 Board of IYouth Group Directors Meeting

4:30 p Wedding 5:17p Wedding7:00 Alanon-Alateen

7-Choir RehearsalReh.

~ 24 25 26 27 28 299:30 Adult Sun. Sch. SCA Craft Fair

10:45 Worship &B a.m. to 10 p.m.

6:00 Sierra ClubSunday School SCAset up

Noon: Fellowship 6:00 Central Bench 7:00 BUGS, garden 6:00 p.m.

Youth Group Housing Assoc. Community Wright Ones Halloween

5:00 Co-Housing groupMeeting 7:00 Alanon-Alaateen 7-Choir Rehearsal Bench Supper Party 6 pm at Robin's

\3Ol 319:30 Adult Sun. 5ch.

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~ ~'.'I"[;;h'tNoon: Spaghetti Feed ~ '----Youth Group

A story from your Global Ministries I i~SlTOB E R

"Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me."JOHN 14:1

Living and Learningin a Troubled World

lBskudar American Academy in Uskudar, Turkey is an historicmission school founded by missionaries in 1873 during theOttoman Empire. Today it is a secular private school that strivesto prepare students for a rapidly changing multicultural,multilingual, and religiously diverse world. Missionary AlisonStendahl has been working with the school for a number of years.She reflects: any school is a subset of its surrounding world, whereits diverse community members learn to understand one another even in the faceof conflict and disagreement. When a community truly and sincerely cares for itsmembers, it can be a nurturing place where one should feel safe. Turkey bordersa region caught up in strong social and political forces. The more the regiondestabilizes, the greater the effects on Turkey as it braces itself for an influx ofrefugees. We are particularly aware of how immense social pressure can eventuallyfocus people on their differences rather than their commonalities. We focus on thosewho strive to build bridges of understanding rather than to construct walls of fear.

Uskudar American Academy has one of the most respected Model United Nationsconferences where 500 high school students from various countries come togetherin a forum to seriously examine the major issues facing this geographic region.Dedicated to preparing students for an increasingly intertwined and complex world,Uskudar American has a strong vision for the future and is also a supportive andcaring community. Though the vast number of teachers and students are Muslim,several are also from Christian and Jewish backgrounds. Together this diversecommunity models how a common vision can give its members energy to strive fora better and more positive future.

We pray for students, who through social service projects, do what they can to helpthose who have needs beyond their imagining. We pray for teachers who work withthe youth, as they explore what it truly means to be a global citizen in to day's world.

Alison Stendahl serves the Near East Mission in Istanbul. She works as academic deanand math teacher at Uskudar American Academy.

ALISONSTENDAHL

You make the difference ...The prayers and help you provide through your localcongregations make possible the work and witness of GLOBALMINISTRIES, which is supported by Disciples Mission Fund ofthe Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Our Church'sWider Mission (OCWM) of the United Church of Christ.

WWW.GLOBALMINISTRIES.ORG

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SHEETS ARE DOWNSTAIRS

Happy BirthdayOctober 2011

l-Danette HuntKen Tauati

2-Denise Steelman4-Jama Capshaw8-Pam Rearick12-Russell Balfour17-Phyllis Brown18-Jacob Busche22-Becky Erickson26-Alisa Nicolls

Happy AnniversaryOctober

4-Mary & Bob Pond5-Danette & Ed Hunt9-Syl & Ron AppersonIO-Howard & Nettie Adkins

Thanks to everyone who helps out on Sunday Mornings,as of this writing these folks are covering these areas:

Oct. 2:Greeters: Mike Hyder & John Thomas

Flowers:Coffee Host: Mike & Nancy Hyder

OCt. 9:Greeters: Jerry & Carol CardFlowers: Ron & Syl Apperson

Coffee Host:

Oct: 16Greeters: Steve & Debbie Robbins

Flowers: Mike & Nancy HyderCoffee Host: Mike & Nancy Hyder

Oct. 23:Greeters: Tom & Jane Eubanks

Flowers:Coffee Host: Jerry & Carol Card

Oct. 30:Greeters: Lois Wade & Charlotte Day

Flowers:Coffee Host: SPAGHETTI FEED FOR ALL