the CHIMES - JANUARY, 2015 Vol. 19, Issue 1 A community outreach publication of North Chevy Chase Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Chevy Chase, Maryland

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“Hope Smiles from the threshold of the year to come,

Whispering 'it will be happier'...”

― Alfred Tennyson

2015 JANUARY BOARD MEETING AND RETREAT

Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 immediately following worship (lunch provided)

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR 2015: Chair of the Board ~ Diane Barlow Vice-Chair ~ Nancy Longo Clerk ~ Anne-Marie Crawford Treasurer ~ Nancy Solomon Financial Secretary ~Jerry Rice Administrator ~ Hume McClure Chair of Trustees ~ TBA Chair of Elders ~ TBA Diaconate Coordinator ~TBA

Other Board Members include:

Wilsonia Cherry Christiana (Chrissy) Sherman Laird Thomason Bill Wydro Dolly Youssef

All Board Members are requested to pick up a copy of Rick Morse’s book From Our

Doorsteps: Developing a Ministry Plan That Makes Sense" and read the introduction up through Chapter 2. We will discuss this material, with some additional materials from Cheryl on target groups.

A packet of materials will be available to pick up Sunday, January 4, as well as posted on REALM. If you have not yet registered to log in to REALM and need assistance, please call Rev. Tatham.

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LEADERSHIP ROSTER FOR 2015 In November, 2014, the following people were nominated and elected to serve in ministry at North Chevy Chase Christian Church. In accepting that nomination, each of them made a commitment to the life and ministry of our Church, but they cannot fulfill that ministry without our support! We offer our thanks to ALL those who serve — elected, appointed, and volunteer — as together we seek o serve God’s beloved children in this church and in this community. In an excerpt from Bruce Epperly’s new book, Tending to the Holy, Bruce reminds us: Today's congregational leaders are called to be spirit persons, to use the language of Marcus Borg, who wear the mantle of the mystics, healers, prophets and sages. Claiming our role as spiritual guides is a matter of seeing God's presence and then encouraging its emergence within the congregation. In a time of spiritual challenge, limitations and frequent polarization, such spiritual vision is the result of a commitment to nurturing awareness of God's presence in ourselves and others. In the business and busyness of congregational life, it is easy to lose our way, focus on product rather than people, become overwhelmed by the tasks of ministry, and forget that we are always on holy ground [emphasis added] as we interact with God's beloved children. Blessings on the Leadership for 2015! ~ Cheryl

ELDERS (term ending 12/31/2015) (term ending 12/31/2016) Karen Barnard Dot Harper Winston “Buzzy” Barnard Alice Kessler Anne-Marie Crawford Betty Shelton Alice Goeringer Jon Goeringer Richard Sherman Dolly Youssef

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Elders attend leadership training as provided provide pastoral leadership to the congregation by assisting the minister in visiting the sick and home-

bound participate and lead in worship by offering prayers and serving at the Communion Table on a regularly

scheduled basis; facilitate and encourage our Prayer Ministry by personal example, lead the congregation in its spiritual life

DIACONATE (term ending 12/31/2015) (term ending 12/31/2016) Wilsonia Cherry Rose Bisengo Amelia Barnard Dodge Dorothy Brown Devin Rambarran Angela Davis Corrina Davis Ann McClure Hume McClure Yvonne McGee Mary Rice Christiana Sherman Arrey Takang Dotlyn Watson Bill Wydro

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Diaconate continued: SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Diaconate

attend leadership training as provided prepare the communion elements and serve at the Table on a regularly scheduled basis, and serve to

receive the offering give counsel and service to the business affairs and program activities of the Church assist the minister and the Elders in visiting the sick and home-bound CHURCH TRUSTEES (term ending 2015) (term ending 12/31/2016) Dot Harper, Hume McClure Karen Barnard, Sally Coberly, Roland Lippoldt

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Trustees at the direction of the Congregation or Official Board, as appropriate, act as legal agents on behalf

of the Congregation in the acquisition and disposal of real property, the incurring of debts, and other legal matters of similar nature.

see that the property is adequately insured and the financial officers properly bonded perform duties as are required by law in regard to properties of the Church, acting as corporate of-

ficers when appropriate PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND TRUSTEES To serve until December 31, 2015 To serve until December 31, 2016 Ann McClure Winston “Buzzy” Barnard Andrea Sherman Betty Shelton

To Serve until December 31, 2017

Joan Sidell

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AS OUTLINED IN THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND POLICY: publicize the Permanent Endowment Fund to the congregation, sponsor “planned giving seminars,” contact prospective donors and promote other activities which will

bring growth in the Permanent Fund provide a written annual report to the Church Board and Congregation which shall include a list of new

gifts received, investment transactions, amount spent for ministry, and total value of the Permanent Fund at year end

invest the corpus of the Permanent Fund, subject to the confirmation of the Church Board, in the Christian Church Foundation, Inc. an agency of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

(for more information on NC4’s Permanent Endowment Fund and how you can include NC4 in your estate planning, please speak to one of the Permanent Endowment Fund Trustees)

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Sunday, January 4, 2015 We welcome the new year as we remember the journey of the Magi. Sunday, January 11 Continuing in the new year, we will explore the significance of Baptism through the story of Jesus’ baptism by John. Our instrumental ensemble will be play an arrangement of “Amazing Grace.” Sunday, January 18 ~ The Call “Here am I, for you called me,” Samuel responded to God. How are we called and what is our answer? Sunday, January 25—Jazz Worship Glenn Zuber preaching

ART, SPIRITUALITY, CREATIVITY THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015

Two sessions: 11:00-Noon, 7:30-8:30p.m.

Weir Lounge From the website: Touch Drawing is a simple yet profound process. Paper is placed over wet paint. The pressure of fingertips on the page forms im-ages on the underside. The hands are extensions of the soul, moving

in response to the sensations of the moment. Chan-nels of expression open, enabling feelings to flow. A series of drawings is created, each a step-p ing s tone deeper i n to the se l f . This act of creation unleashes vibrant healing forces that guide the psyche toward wholeness. Even an unconfident artist can experience the fulfillment of seeing their interior life come alive on paper. Touch Drawing is used by artists, therapists, social work-ers, health care practitioners, educators and intui-tives. Touch Drawing is a practice of creative, psy-chological and spiritual integration.

There will be a $10 fee for materials. (video link: http://touchdrawing.com/)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

COMING IN FEBRUARY: Sundays, February 15 & 22 ~ 9:45 a.m.

SCIENCE AND RELIGION —

To Your Health!

Studies show those who engage in faith traditions

“have lower rates of heart disease and cancer.” Could it be said that faith is good for the believer’s health? If so, who is to be credited for longevity, God or positive thinking mortals? Elder Dr. Jerry Rice and seminary intern, Vanya Mullinax propose a forum in February to address these questions and others regarding science and religion. Please contact Jerry or Vanya if you are interested.

COMING IN MARCH: NC4 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

history month ~ After-Church Forums “The origins of the Christian Church lie in the inde-pendent church movements” synonymous with the American frontier spirit. March is slated for discovery (and rediscovery) of Disciples history and discipline. During the Harlow Hall coffee “hour” Vanya will lead an examination of our heritage and doctrine. New members, cradle disciples, and anyone curious about our faith a r e i n v i t e d t o participate. For details please contact Vanya or Pastor Cheryl.

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OUTREACH MINISTRIES Coordinators: Nancy Longo & Nancy Solomon

On-Going Monthly dinner for 32 men at Carroll House Please contact Nancy Longo, Nancy Solomon or Glenn Zuber with questions or assistance with the sign-up calendar. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please use the Genius sign-up calendar (www.SignUpGenius.com/

go/10C0B44AFA72FA20-carrol/7543359). NEW INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH THROUGH GLOBAL MINISTRIES

DECEMBER Gift from NC4 helps to purchase bikes for Motorcycles and Bicycles for Pastors and Nurses in the Congo 45 bicycles ($100 each) 45 shipping costs ($10 each) 2 repair hours for the bicycles ($25 each)

The program, with contributions, can provide the following: $10 can transport a bicycle to the pastor or nurse who will use it

$25 can help pay for repairs as needed

$100 can purchase a bicycle

$2,800 can purchase a new Yamaha motorcycle

LOCAL OUTREACH IN DECEMBER NC4 provided several families with Christmas dinners by your contributions of gift cards! Thank you for making Christmas a little brighter for these 10 families.

Flower Contributions

in 2015

There will NOT be a Flower Calendar on the

Board IN 2015, but if you wish to provide flowers in the Chancel area in honor of someone, a special occasion, or in someone’s memory, please call the Church Office and make those arrangements with

our Secretary, Dorothy Drennen.

Gift of Art & Love Received On Sunday, December 21, North Chevy Chase Christ ian Church received a gift from artist, Fata Mulli-nax, who expressed her love for the church and the care it has shown her and her husband Vanya (who is our Wesley Seminarian) since they have been with us. The framed piece entitled, “Mother and Child” was done in celebration of the birth of Fata’s first great-nephew, with herself as the model. She presents this to us with heartfelt love, and we re-ceive it with heartfelt love and gratitude. Thank you, Fata. It is hoped that prints of this piece will be available sometime after the first of the year for those who would like to purchase one.

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WORSHIP LEADERSHIP FOR JANUARY

WORSHIP LEADER ANGELA DAVIS ELDERS BETTY SHELTON & DOLLY YOUSSEF DIACONATE PREPARING JAN. 4 DOTLYN WATSON JAN. 11 WILSONIA CHERRY JAN. 18 TBA JAN. 25 AMELIA DODGE SERVING JAN. 4 DOTLYN WATSON & HUME MCCLURE JAN. 11 WILSONIA CHERRY & HUME MCCLURE JAN. 18 DOTLYN WATSON & HUME MCCLURE JAN. 25 AMELIA DODGE & TBA

NEWS FROM THE PEWS Carrie & Frank Lee brought their son, Jackson Porter Lee, to par-ticipate in the Vows of Christian Parenthood on Sunday, December 15. Jackson’s big sister, Meredith,

proud grandpa, Hume McClure, and Aunt Ann McClure were there to share the day. Prayer Concerns Please keep our seminary intern, Vanya Mullinax and his wife, Fata, in your prayers as they face some difficult health issues.

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To……

Jan. 2 Nina Peregrim Jan. 5 Charlotte Duvall Jan. 10 Richard Sherman Jan. 11 Virginia Biles Jan. 14 Yvonne McGee Jan. 16 Anne-Marie Crawford Alexandra Dolak Joshua Thompson Jan. 18 Dorothy Brown Betty McArthur Jan. 20 David Brock Stephen Rice Jan. 22 Linda Petrovich Jan 24 Janice Warrington Jan. 28 Betty Roth

Jan. 31 Douglas Glynn

JUST A

REMINDER…

In case of Inclement

weather, please

tune in to WTOP and listen for any

closing information, or visit our

website at www.nc4disciples.org

where information will be posted.

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LEGENDS

ChR=Choir Room; CLR=Class Room; CR=Community Room; HH=Harlow Hall; LIB=Library;

MC=Memorial Chapel; WL=Weir Lounge

AA=Alcoholics Anonymous; CMC=Caitlin’s Music Class; GM-Gerrymanders; GS=Girl Scouts; HSC=Heritage Signature Chorale; NC=Needle Chasers; NCCV=North Chevy Chase Village; RWC=Rwandan

Congregation; SHN=Shirat HaNefesh Congregation; SBW=Suburban Women; TPG=Tuesday Prayer Group

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 6:30P: HSC (HH) 6:30P: SHN (CR) 7P: RWC (MC)

3 8A: SHN (CR) 11A: RWC (ChR) 3P: RWC (CR)

4

5) 8:15P: AA (HH)

6 3:30P: GS638 (CR)10A: TPG (Lib) 7:30P: AA (HH)

7 6P: GM (HH) 7:30P-Ens. Reh.

8 3pm-Tent. Worship Staff Mtg. 7:30P: Tent. Diaconate Orientation & Training

9 6:30P: HSC (HH) 6:30P: SHN (CR) 7P: RWC (MC)

10 8:30A: SHN (CR) 11A: RWC (ChR)

11 12:30P - Bd. Mtg. & Retreat

12 3:30P: GS2835 (CR) 7P: SHN (CR) 8:15P: AA (HH)

13 10A: TPG (Lib) 7:30P: AA (HH)

14 9A: NC (CR) 6P: GM (HH)

15 11A: Spirituality & Art Session 7:30P: Spirituality & Art Session

16 6:30P: HSC (HH) 6:30P: SHN (CR) 7P: RWC (MC)

17 10:00A: MLK Service @ Univ. CC, Hyattsville 8A: SHN (CR) 11A: RWC (ChR) 3P: RWC (CR)

18 12:30P: Elders’ Workshop (CR)

19 8:15P: AA (HH)

20 10A: TPG (PL Lib) 3:30P: GS638 (CR) 7:30P: AA (HH) 7:30P: VNCC (CR)

21 6P: GM (HH)

22 4P: OBF (CR)

23 6:30P: HSC (HH) 6:30P: SHN (CR) 7P: RWC (MC)

24 8:30A: SHN (CR) 11A: RWC (ChR)

25 Jazz Worship Lunch Bunch

26 3:30P: GS2835 (CR) 8:15P: AA (HH)

27 10A: TPG (Lib) 7:30P: AA (HH)

28 9A: NC (CR) 6P: GM (HH)

29 30 6:30P: HSC (HH) 6:30P: SHN (CR) 7P: RWC (MC)

30 8A: SHN (CR) 11A: RWC (ChR) 3P: RWC (CR)

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North Chevy Chase Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

North Chevy Chase Christian Church TIME SENSITIVE PUBLICATION (Disciples of Christ) Please do not delay 8814 Kensington Parkway Address Change Service Requested Chevy Chase MD 20815

STAFF:

Rev. Dr. Cheryl L. Tatham,

Minister

Rev. Dr. Glenn Zuber,

Minister of Family Life

Christine Schadeberg

Wydro, Adult Choir

Director

Glenn Pearson, Pianist/

Organist

Dorothy Drennen, Church

Secretary

Joan Sidell, Custodial Coor-

dinator

Eric Pernell, Custodian

C. Hume McClure,

Building Administrator

Simona Escobar, Nursery

Attendant

Address 8814 Kensington Parkway, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Phone: 301-654-3631 Fax: 301-654-3632

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Our appreciation to the following for making our Christmas decorations possible: In Memory of Loved Ones, Given by: John and Ann

Collins

In Memory of Michael Glen Harper, Given by: Dot, Ash-ley, Sean, Amy, Jeremy, Michael, Andrew, Claire,

Jackson, and Anna

In Honor of the marriages of our two grandchildren this

year (2014), Given by: Frank and Nina Peregrim

In Memory of Mabel Smith, Given by: Lovita Smith

Roney, Milton Roney, and family

In Memory of my parents, Lee and Evelyn Tatham and In Honor of North Chevy Chase Christian Church, Given by: Cheryl L. Tatham, Pastor In Memory of Ralph Sidell, Given by: Joan Sidell

and to all those who assisted in getting the Sanctuary

decorated for the Season.