October/November Steeplelights

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October/November 2010

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trou-ble and gathered in from the lands, from east and west, from north and south..O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trou-ble and gathered in from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trou-ble and gathered in from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trou-ble and gathered in from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trou-ble and gathered in from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.

Naples United Church of Christ

God is still

speaking

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From the Pastor...

One day at a time the future rolls into each of our lives. We may not like it, we may worry about it, and we can try to do things to prepare for what might be, but one way or another, the train of

unfolding events rushes on. I have a few thoughts.

First off, both our common sense and the faith we share agree that the way we savor the moment makes time meaningful. Noticing the gentle touch of a loved one, stopping to smell each rose along the journey and making the most of every moment is the best way to go. The pressure and the bother we sometimes feel can claim so much of our attention, but in reality, these things don’t mean much in the long run. It’s the little moments of joy and beauty which make a life. I pray for grace and strength to live remembering that lesson.

My second thought is a little harder to share. The first poem to ever attract my attention was Henry Wordsworth Longfellow’s poem about leaving foot prints on the sands of time. It speaks about how the lives of great people remind us that, when we depart, we too can leave “footprints on the sands of time.” That’s a tall order, because most days I feel like I am only leaving smudge marks on the fringe of life or finger prints on a window looking in on life. Some days I actually imagine glancing back at my footprints, which would reveal that I’m only walking in circles. However, that’s not what Jesus taught and that’s not the way I think we should look at life.

What we have at Naples United Church of Christ is beautifully unique. We have an amazing

group of people gathered around the idea that the love of God in Jesus Christ empowers us to care for others and to invest in the future. We have an institution and an organization which is larger than any one of us and multiplies what we can do as individuals. We have in this congregation a place where we can put our time and treasure into something great which will outlive us all.

You pay for me to be your minister, but for me, our common life is a whole lot more than a job where I put in my time. This congregation is worth my energy and my life. Working with you has convinced me to do everything I can to insure the future for this family of faith.

Next month the members of our Endowment Committee will begin to share with us their dreams for what might be. Next month our Endowment Committee will introduce a campaign to enable “What Might Be.” They will be asking us to make a commitment to remember NUCC in our estate planning, helping us focus on leaving behind more than an empty seat when this part of our journey is complete. Giving the next generation the tools they will need to keep this congregation alive in both missions and growth is one way to leave “footprints on the sands of time.” I hope you will join me in considering this important idea seriously in the days ahead.

With love, Ron

P.S. As always, my time is yours. Please call me if you have ideas or ways I can be supportive. My cell phone number is 239-253-1512. I recently heard one of you say you have never called me because you believe I am too busy. The only busy I ever hope to be is “people busy” — and I do make house calls — so call me and we can arrange a time to be together.

October 2010 Steeplelights

DR. RON PATTERSON

“What Might Be?”

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From the Associate Pastor

I was ecstatic when I was called to NUCC

in 2005. Part of my call was to grow a program in adult Christian education. It took me five years to recognize that, despite my best

efforts, I was not suited for such work. I love teaching and will continue to teach, but overseeing adult education was beyond me.

I finally said, “uncle.”

By the grace of God and the creativity of members here at the church, a decision was made to ask one of our members, the Reverend Beverly Latif Duncan, to oversee the expansion of our adult Christian Education program. No one is happier about her arrival than I. Bev began her part-time position on October 1st. She and I are both from Massachusetts and have mutual friends there. I’d like to share a bit about her with you.

Bev has three grown children who, like their mother, graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Penn. Though

a Unitarian Universalist, Bev worked for the Lutheran Church in America ( ) for ten years as the editor of intergenerational curricula and educational/devotional resources for families. After her career with the LCA, she attended and graduated from Harvard Divinity School. After graduation, Bev felt called to enter the process of discernment for ordination in the UCC. (Her tree is Congregational with its roots stretching back to the Mayflower. One family member, a Congregational minister in Salem, Mass., was hanged in 1692 during the Salem witch trials.)

Between 1990 and 2007 Bev held several pastoral positions in Massachusetts. In 2007 she retired from parish ministry to work for the Massachusetts Conference of the UCC. Among other things, Bev helped found the Massachusetts Conference Race and Justice Task Force. In 2009, she moved to Naples at the invitation of her two daughters. Since her arrival in Naples, NUCC has been blessed by her presence. Please welcome her warmly to her new position when you see her here on Sunday mornings.

- Cathy


Rev. Cathy O’Connell

My prayer has been answered!

October/November 2010 Steeplelights ,

TableOfContentsn Ministers ..... Page 2-3n Music Ministry ..... Page 5-6n Events ..... Page 8n Pallette Pals .... Page 9n Junior Disciples .... Page 10n Precious Cargo ..... Page 11n Christian Education ..... Page 11n Mission and Outreach ..... Page 12n Growth and Membership ..... Page 13n Bazaar! .... Page 14

Those who make the peace are blessed,

Jesus told the crowd one day.“Peter, put your sword to rest”,

he was later heard to say.Through the centuries we all have heard,

yet we never have obeyed the word.

Only lord, when humankind heeds the message of your son,throws off arms and uses mind

will true victory be won, will true victory be won!

Lord, amid today’s alarms, turn us to the path of peace.

Wean our faith from force of arms;let our dialogue increase.

Far too long we’ve put our faith in force,too soon abandoning the peaceful course.

Let us seek thy guidance stillPeaceful strings to fulfill.

Let the world in wisdom sharePeace for people everywhere,Peace for people everywhere!

Peace Hymn

by Margaret SaundersHappy Birthday, Margaret Saunders!

n Board of Deacons .... Page 15n Bargain Box News ..... Page 15n October Calendar ..... Pages 16-17n November Calendar ..... Pages 18-19n Recommended Reading ... Page 20n Book Club .... Page 20n Birthdays & Anniversaries .... Pages 21-23n Lectionary ... Page 24n Mortgage Update ..... Page 24n Announcements ..... Page 25n Year to Date Finance .... Page 26n Staff Information ... Page 27

Margaret turned 96 on October 2nd! We celebrated her birthday during Worship Service on Sunday, October 3rd, with flowers on the alter given in her name and a birthday corsage for Margaret. If you see Margaret wish her Happy Birthday!

Margaret recently wrote a hymn of peace that we would like to share with you. Please take a moment to read her hymn!


From the editor ...Hello and welcome to the October/November

edition of NUCC’s Steeplelights. I’ve worked hard to make this the best Steeplelights yet and hope you enjoy reading through it.

With this being my first Steeplelights I’ve produced, I thought I should introduce myself to you. Originally from Houston, I moved to Louisville, Kentucky ten years ago after my father was transferred with his company. I attended an all-girls Catholic high school, ran cross country and was accepted to attend the University of Kentucky in Fall 2006.

At UK I took classes in women and gender studies, political science, English and journalism. After a year or so of debate, I decided to major in journalism with a minor in English literature.

In journalism I found my love for words, people and good conversation. I began taking pictures for my college’s newspaper, the Kentucky Kernel, which led to a year’s stint as photo editor. I continued working

at the paper through college and held the position of editor-in-chief and managing editor during my last two years at UK.

In between semesters I had internships with the Lexington Herald-Leader, TOMS Shoes and the Naples Daily News. At the Daily News I learned more about photojournalism, how to work under a tight deadline and how to produce a quality product that meets the needs of others.

I moved to Naples after graduating in August and found myself at NUCC. I love this job and have enjoyed meeting everyone in the congregation. I look forward to meeting more people as season comes around and working to make publications at NUCC the best they can be.

Sincerely,Allie Garza

Publications Specialist

Upcoming Special ServicesNovember 25thThanksgiving Service

November 28thAdvent ISanctuary Choir

December 5thAdvent II – Holy CommunionSanctuary Choir with Leelo Basham, flute

December 12th Advent IIISanctuary Choir with Andrew Snedeker, oboeChildren’s choir & Middle School choir

December 19thAdvent IVSanctuary Choir with Chamber Orchestra

December 24thChristmas EveJavier Abreu, tenor — 4:00 p.m. Family Service — 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. Candlelight Service of Lessons and CarolsSanctuary Choir & Chamber Orchestra— 10:00 p.m. Candlelight Service of Lessons and CarolsHoly CommunionSanctuary Choir & Instrumentalists


Tuesdays aT TwilighT

Naples United Church of Christ music lovers are invited to attend the 2010-2011 “Tuesdays at Twilight” Concert Series in Beverly Hall. There will be five concerts, each unique in their own style! Before and after each performance, you may enjoy fellowship and meet the performers at a complimentary wine and cheese reception in the Gathering Place. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m.

Concert Series 2010-2011

n Beverly Hall

General admission tickets are available for purchase. Call the church office at

239-261-5469.

November 9, 2010Wendy Willis, Traverse Flute

Colin St. Martin, Traverse FluteDavid Dolata, Lute

Robert Heath, Harpsichord

January 4, 2011

March 22, 2011Adam Satinsky, Cello

Richard Bosworth, Piano

April 19, 2011Glenn Basham, ViolinJodie DeSalvo, PIano

February 14, 2011Stacey Berkley Devine, Harp(Yoga with Stacey, 10:00 a.m.

at McSpadden Hall. Fee not included)

Judy Christy, Oboewith

The Christy Oboe Quartet


Advent MeditAtionsIn the Sanctuary, Tuesdays at Noon

November 30th Geoff Day, violin

December 7th

Andrew Snedeker, oboe

December 21st

Richard Fleisher, harp

December 14th Leelo Basham, flute

Dr. Becky Weese, Organ and

Rev. Cathy O’Connell, Homily

ChristMAs with Billy deAn & dAwn

Tuesday, December 14th 7:00 p.m. ~ $20

The Littlest Elf By Erin Snedeker

tiCkets to the ‘Phil’The Rental Committee will have tickets for the Classic Series at the Naples Philharmonic at a reduced price. Performances should begin around January, taking place on Saturday nights. Please call to put your name on the list. Call Dana at the Church office or Dave Hocking at 239-596-1025.

Author Erin Snedeker lives in Florida, where she recently gradu-ated high school. She teaches piano lessens, is a life-guard and plans to attend college. Snedeker wrote

“The Littlest Elf” as a Christmas present for her seven-year-old brother. Her next book, “Strudell McDoogal and his Fabulous Flugal,” is about a boy who learns that it is okay to be yourself and stand up for what you believe in.


In the last issue of Steeplelights, Ron wrote about the wonderful gift that was coming our way in the form of a labyrinth. Our labyrinth is being made by the labyrinth Enterprise Studio in St. Louis, Mo., and is scheduled to arrive in October.

There are no shortcuts, robots, printers nor computerized machines in the creation of this labyrinth. It is not being made with stencils, screen-printers, nor is it farmed out to sweat shops or mass-production factories.

This labyrinth is being made the “old-fashioned” way, beginning with a fourth-generation family business: a father and son duo who meticulously sew the canvas and artisans who painstakingly draw and paint with the exact precision of old-world craftsmanship.

These artists possess a commitment to quality as well as a personal interest in labyrinths. Each diligent attempt is made toward perfection. The process is organic in nature and is truly an original work of art.

We are blessed to have this labyrinth and look forward to sharing new knowledge about the role this

labyrinth can take in our lives. Do not worry, we won’t be making everyone walk during Sunday service! But, because it will be in McSpadden Hall and hopefully incorporated into some workshops and spiritual activities, we do hope your curiosity will lead you to allow yourself the gift of a few minutes to take a walk with God in this beautiful and medieval practice.

Our labyrinth is currently being made by Labyrinth Enterprise Studio in St. Louis, Mo. and is scheduled to arrive in October.

Olive Tree MasterpiecesOlive Tree Masterpieces will

be present at the Bazaar as a featured booth.

The social, economic, political and spiritual challenges in the Middle East are extremely complicated. In such a hostile environment, the daily lives for Christians in the Middle East are even more difficult. To respond to these problems, a group of Christians in Bethlehem organized to create jobs, affirm their economy, support local Christian charities, and motivate their children not to leave the Holy Land for other parts of the world to try and find a better future. Olive Tree Masterpieces is a serious Christian response to these challenges.

To fulfill our objectives, we need the support of churches and Christians from the West. We hope local churches and denominations remember our case and pray for us, and also open their doors to receive us so we can promote and sell our

beautiful art. We need the blessing and support of local ministers, lay leaders, regional ministers, bishops and church executives to present our products and culture. If we receive any donations we will indeed devote it entirely to support one of the Christian charities we have in Bethlehem.

We appreciate your friendship and sense of solidarity. We know with your personal and institutional support, we will be able to bless hundreds of families in the Bethlehem area. This a journey of faith and we are counting on you all and the blessing of our Lord.

-Olive Tree MasterpiecesBethlehem, Holy Land

An Exciting Update About Our LabyrinthBy Susan Pratt


Palette Pals Two-Day Workshop Tues., Thurs., Oct. 12th & 14th 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $100 NUCC member; $120 non-NUCC member

A two-day workshop for beginning to experienced artists. We will do some basic drawing and work with mixed media, including acrylics. You will be amazed as your creativity surfaces in the most unexpected ways. Led by Rona Steingart, who has the unique ability to bring out the best in every person.

Each day we start at 9:30 a.m., take a lunch break and conclude at 3:30 p.m. Bring your lunch and enthusiasm and we will furnish the supplies.

To register for this workshop, send your check to: rona Steingart

7000 Pelican Bay Blvd. #204 naPleS, Fl. 34108

For more information, call Rona at 239-594-0666 or Pat Slater at 239-262-4867

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVESeashells of Southwest Florida October 20th 5:45 p.m. at McSpadden HallMenu: Potluck Dinner. Sign up Sunday mornings or through the Church office to bring a salad, casserole or dessert item to feed eight to 10 people. Cost: On the evening of the event, donations will be accepted to help cover the cost of the speaker. We suggest a $2 donation. Deadline: October 18th

Dinner Coordinator: Bobbi Richardson (239-596-7349)

This will be an interactive presentation by the Education Coordinator of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. A display of shells and marine life will be included in the program.

Thanksgiving D i n n e r November 17th 5:45 p.m. at McSpadden Menu: Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Program: To be announced in November bulletins.Cost: $15 per person. Children 12 and under are our guests. Tickets: On Sale Sunday mornings, November 7th and November 14th or through the Church office.Deadline: 10 a.m. Monday, November 15th (as long as space is available). Dinner Coordinators: Marsha Arthur (239-594-4774) and Susie Stimpson (239-514-4774).Help with set up on Tuesday and serving on Wednesday is needed.

Palette Pals Will Meet November 1st at 11:00 a.m. in Nelson 201.


Junior Disciples A Publication for the Children and Youth of Naples United

Church of Christ www.naplesucc.com

Youth Potluck Din-ner/movie night

10/03

No Junior Disciples Early Release Day

10/6

Trunk or Treat 10/22

IMPORTANT DATES

5200 Crayton Road Naples, FL 34103

Naples Uni ted Church

of Chris t

We always sing for BOTH services on Sun-days. Arrival time for “Sing-at-Church Sundays is 8:15 a.m. in Beverly Hall. Sunday, October 17th Sunday, November 21st Sunday, December 12th Christmas Eve December 24th—4 p.m.

Trunk-or-Treat

At

Naples United Church of Christ

Friday, October 22nd

6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Come and decorate your car trunk and enjoy the great costumes of our children and youth. Bring enough candy for 100

children. Pizza served at 6 p.m.

Children/Youth Choir

(Wednesday Practice) S inging Dates

YOUTH DINNER/MOVIE NIGHT Jake Taylor has it all: friends, fame, a bas-ketball scholarship and a beautiful girl-friend. Roger Dawson has nothing. Al-though the two were best friends when they were kids, the politics of high school quickly pulled them apart. Roger doesn't fit in with anyone and he's had enough. He walks onto campus with a gun in his pocket and pain in his heart and makes a tragic move. Jake's last ditch effort can't stop Roger, and the sudden tragedy rocks Jake's world. In a quest for answers, Jake finds himself looking for the next Roger and reaching out to the outcasts and lon-ers. He quickly finds that crossing class castes threatens all his world is built on and it could cost him his own friends, his dreams and even his reputation. PG-13 Parental consent required for age 13 and

under.

Sunday, October 3rd 5:00—7:30 p.m.

Bring a dish to Share

Fall 2010 Curriculum

TO SAVE A LIFE


Precious cargo academyThanks to many generous

contributions of NUCC members and friends,

our dream for an infant playground has become a reality! We now have a safe,

secure playground with shade, lush artificial grass

and playground equipment that stimulates the senses and imaginations of our infants and young toddlers.

As you return from your summer residences, travels and vacations, please pause to admire our beautiful state of the art infant playground!

Plan on attending our ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate our new playground in this coming winter.

-Leanne Badham, Administrative Assistant

A new “20-something” group will begin on Sunday, October 10th at the Starbucks inside Barnes & Noble at Waterside Shops from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Our group will meet on the second Sunday of each month.

Christian Education

October/November BirthdaysLydia Cartwright 10/5Jack Biondi 10/10Alyssa Longa 10/20Elizabeth Pedersen 10/21Maryn Coine 10/22Ian Williams 10/26Millie Szilagyi 10/29Sasha Moore 11/4Dominique O’Connell 11/11Annalucia Aguilera 11/13

On Tuesday, November 30th from 1:30-3:00 p.m., Dr. Bancroft “Bank” Greene will be at NUCC to lead a session on a topic which affects anyone who has embarked on their second century of life. The presentation and discussion focuses on the spiritual and psychological aspects of aging well, which can be pivotal to our older years. Topics covered will include: recognizing our mortality, acknowledging both the sorrows and blessings in our lives, re-imagining work after formal retirement, nurturing intimacy, and seeking forgiveness. The program will last about an hour and half, beginning with a 25-minute presentation followed by a group discussion. While all are welcome, this exploration is geared particularly to those of us in our latter 50s and up.

Bank Greene has his Master of Arts and Teaching, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry. He taught for 32 years and has been a pastoral counselor for the past 10 years in Richmond, Va. Bank is a good friend of this congregation and eminently qualified to impart his wisdom on “aging well!” This program will also be presented again in January. Adult Programs Coordinator

Bev Duncan

“Aging Well” Program Coming Nov. 30thCoffee and fellowship

Colton Guhl 11/20Rylie Noe 11/21Erin Snedeker 11/27Olivia Annoye 11/28Ayla Coine 11/29

Mission and OutreachFirst, thank you for supporting

the food pantries this past summer. Our partner pantries were in desperate need of supplies and you came through. Recently, our Church received an anonymous donation for the food pantries, and we wish to thank you for that timely and thoughtful donation.

For our Church’s Finance Committee, this is budget crunch time. It is also time for your Board of Mission and Outreach to remind you how significant your stewardship pledge is to our Church’s outreach. Last year the pledged budget provided for nearly 50 percent of our outreach funding. Even during the summer hiatus, your support for our outreach allowed us to respond to our mission’s partner’s needs. Thank you!

The second largest source of funds comes from Special Offerings, including emergency needs. We thank you for making our Church a leading UCC contributor during this lengthy time of financial hardship.

A “rising-star” in our heavens of funding sources is the Bargain Box. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers, strong leadership, a great

location and your donations, the Bargain Box has become a growing source of funds. We are sure to be awed by the 2010 funding coming from the Bargain Box.

Our Women’s Fellowship has provided the Church family with another source of outreach funding. Again, we credit the hard work of countless volunteers and those who are planning on volunteering for the Bazaar. Volunteers make our outreach possible.

The Ebenezer School Committee is funded by both sponsorships of students and the Easter Special Offering. The children who attend Ebenezer are restricted from attending public school for a variety of reasons, ranging from disabilities to handicap issues. Sponsorships provide salaries for teachers and the Easter Offering provides for both emergency and continuing maintenance needs.

Our church family is the beneficiary of Special Gifts which both surprise and humble us. These gifts allow the Church to reach out in numerous ways. On behalf of the Church, we thank all those benefactors.

Steeplelights is being published

once again to cover two months of church activities and news, and with this, we would like to reflect and preview what’s to come. We would like to thank you for your generous support of the Neighbors in Need offering. Ron and the children will be inviting us to participate in the Blanket Sunday Offering on November 7th, sharing the award banner for our offering to the Church World Service last fall.

On November 13th, our Endowment Committee is hosting Kids Against Hunger at Church. We invite you to bring your whole family and not miss this opportunity to help prepare meals for children. You will never forget this experience.

The Board of Deacons has again designated the Thanksgiving Offering and special food donations to benefit our food pantry, Mission Partners.

Your Board of Mission and Outreach is honored to serve our Church on its never ending Mission.

Thank you, Gordon Svoboda

Chair of the Board of Mission and Outreach

Ebenezer School received much-needed repairs in JulyThere was a problem

at the Ebenezer School — robbers had tried to enter the school over the protective wall, water pressure was so low the toilets would not flush, the summer heat was unbearable and every time it rained recess was canceled.

In early July, before the rains came to Honduras, workers applied more barbed wire on the new outside walls, installed a large water tank to help with plumbing, installed

four large ceiling fans in the new classrooms and constructed a much-needed tin roof over the front entrance of the school. The children were excited!

“I hope it rains and then we can see how we won’t get wet!” said a girl from the school.

The funding for this project were generously donated by members at the Easter Offering.

Thank you, Naples United Church of Christ!

Workers installed a tin-roof covering for Ebenezer School in July. Before the covering, the rain in Honduras caused many issues for the children.

Photo Provided By Judy PeterSon


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Membership and GrowthWith another

new season upon us, I look forward to seeing you each Sunday when you come for worship. This year brings even more opportunities to be active; with numerous classes, workshops, retreats, dinners, and season services, our Church campus will be in full swing. We hope you find something which fits your needs.

If you have questions about our Church and theology, or wish to learn more, don’t miss our upcoming UCC Theology classes. There is one

scheduled for November with more offered throughout the season.

Our world changes so quickly, and we are so thankful for the Still-Speaking God among us. I believe God is in our hearts and smiles as we ask for advice and listen, truly listen, to the answers we receive.

If you are still traveling, may you be held with safety. If you are back, please let us know. Until we are all together, may God be your guide.

With Love,Susan

CW2 Jeffrey A. CookIn Our Prayers

Please notify the Church if a relative or friend in the military is currently or going to be on active duty overseas and would like to be added to the prayer list.

Condolences to:s The family of Irene Mele, who passed on August 5th.s The family of Helen Leach, who passed on August 20th.s The family of Dorothy Gustafson, who passed on September 2nd.s Nancy Leuthheuser and family on the loss of Harold on September 5th.

New MeMber OrieNtatiON schedule 2010-2011Luncheon:October 17

November 14December: None

ScheduledJanuary 16February 6

March 6April 3May 15

New Member Sunday:October 24

November 21December: None

ScheduledJanuary 23

February 13March 13April 10May 22

United Church of Christ Theology Class

If you are planning to become a member at NUCC, if you have joined recently and wish to learn more about our congregation, or if you’ve ever wondered about the History of the United Church of Christ and the theology behind our tradition, please join Dr. Patterson for this class in Nelson Hall room 101 on November 16, 2010. Classes will be offered at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Harvesting Hope: Cultivating Justice in the Fields and BeyondIn today’s modern world, “slavery” is not a word one would connote with US social justice. Yet Florida is considered by some federal agencies to be ground zero for modern slavery in the US. From November 12th – 14th, organizations will sponsor a weekend of events at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church to bring light to human trafficking. Events will be wide-ranging, with education, art, music, and videos. There will be an NPR radio Harvesting Hope broadcast on “Sasha” at noon on the 12th. We will honor those whose efforts are making a difference in the lives of thousands of agricultural workers and end the weekend in worship at VPC, with a Sunday service focused on human trafficking. This is a rich opportunity for the entire community to learn how human trafficking affects our community from those who are personally involved, and the local efforts that are being taken to alleviate slavery. Many of you walked through the mobile Slavery Museum after Sunday service last May and were deeply moved. Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and stay tuned for more information.


DONATETOHOLIDAY

BAZAARNOVEMBER 6, 20108 A.M. — 2 P.M.

n Linens of all kinds: It’s best to have these in early to prepare them for the Bazaar. n Jewelry: We’ll take any pieces, even broken gold! These are needed as soon as possible.

n Like-new items: What about that present you never used or those mismatched candle sticks? Bring them to the Bazaar!

n Garage sale items: Anything you find in your home — EXCEPT clothing and furniture, which go to the Bargain Box!

n Tool Exchange: A new booth accepting hand tools and power tools of all sizes.

n Theme baskets: Donate a basket worth $100 to $150 for the raffle.

n Silent Auction treasure: Can you offer a service or something special? Donate your time or talent!

n Baked goods: cookies, breads, cakes, pies, brownies, coffee cakes, muffins…

n Home-made goodies: pickles, salsas, jams, chutneys, appetizers, casseroles, soups…

n Hand-crafted items: Provide amazing goods by joining the Perky Patchers and Monday Morning Workshop ladies.

Additionally, we’ll accept cheese, pecans (perfect for holiday baking!), and coffee. The Palette Pals will also provide wonderful artwork, too!

THEVolunteer

You can help make the Bazaar a success! Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, November 2nd to cover tables and on Sunday, November 7th after church to help pack up. Many volunteers are needed for Saturday to help with the Bazaar.

If you can give any of your time, call Velma Cook at 239-594-1775.

Why volunteer? Volunteering is a great fellowship experience and a good way to meet new people! Use your talents to benefit the NUCC community! It’s a short-term commitment with long-term benefits.

The profit is given to our community in cooperation with the Missions Board. Our own church benefits as well through special projects of Women’s Fellowship!

Last year, more than $26,000 was earned to share with our community!

— Pat McGee

What a difference we made! Last November a virtual caravan of cars was needed to deliver our gifts of food to St. Mathew’s House and Grace Place. In addition, each location received a generous check

to enable the purchase of the fresh items needed for their Thanksgiving dinners. This tradition began two years ago with an abundance of food in our Narthex pantry. Thanks to the

creativity of Jean Partridge, food packages were attractively displayed on our Thanksgiving altar for our Sunday services. Even more food and checks to NUCC marked “food pantry” began to arrive. The generosity of our church community was overwhelming.

The Diaconate has voted unanimously to continue this Thanksgiving tradition. Beginning November 14th we will ask for donations of canned goods or other non-perishable foods for the food pantry baskets in the Narthex. Checks written to NUCC marked “food pantry” and placed in our offering plate are welcomed as well. Once again we will ask Jean Partridge to decorate our Thanksgiving altar with the food packages instead of flowers.

This year the need is even greater, and we have the opportunity to make a difference. I am thankful.

October is a month of returns: the return of two Sunday services, the return of Dr. Patterson to the pulpit following his vacation, and the return of our snowbirds. It is a blessing to see the safe return of our

members and friends and a joy to welcome them home! For your Board of Deacons, caring for our church family includes safety considerations during our Sunday

worship service times. With this in mind, our emergency plan was updated on July 20, 2010. It is available in the reception area and located in the lowest niche of the hanging publications rack. We invite you to take a copy.

Our membership has provided necessary equipment, including a defibrillator and CPR training as part of our preparedness. If this is an area in which you are willing and able to help, please contact Susan Pratt or Jan Hakes at 239-594-8693. For most of us, comfort comes in knowing we are prepared for emergencies that we all pray will never happen.

Board of Deacons By Jan Hakes, Chair

It is never easy being the “new kid on the block,” but

I can tell you everyone has made this transition a smooth one. The Church, volunteers and customers have all made me feel very welcome. I have received nothing but positive feedback from my ideas and changes I’ve made around the store. But enough about me, let’s talk about the Bargain Box!

When you first walk into the furniture room, you will notice the layout is much more eye-appealing. With the help of Ron, Nancy and the youth group, a morning was dedicated to rearranging the furniture room to create a more inviting environment for customers. Other changes you may notice:

n Linens have been moved into the houseware area.

n The old linen room is now a clearance room.

n The library is now a cozy corner with seating where people can read and relax.

With additional seating, husbands now have a place to sit while the other half shops! If you’re confused about the store layout, I recommend you visit the Bargain Box.

Forest Gump once said, “life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” This is how I feel about the donations. Last week we received a large batch of boutique clothing from a shed — it was like Christmas! Thank you to the unknown donor!

However, we are still struggling for donations for the entire store. If you’re interested in donating to the Bargain Box, we accept:

n furnituren housewaresn artworkn clothingn shoesn pursesn jewelry We are able

to accommodate higher-priced merchandise and lower-priced items, too.

Come volunteer or shop any day. Either way, you are always welcome at the Bargain Box!

— Sandy Goldstein

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9:00 am Worship Service10:00 am Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care11:00 am Worship Service12:00 pm Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care12:00 pm Summer Choir Luncheon6:00 pm Youth Potluck Dinner/Movie Night (MH)

9:30 am Monday Morning Workshop (N 104)1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (N 207)

3:00 pm Music Committee (ACR)3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (P)6:30 pm Christian Education Committee Meeting (N 204)7:00 pm Diaconate Meeting (ACR)

9:00 am Worship Service10:00 am Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care11:00 am Worship Service12:00 pm Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care1:00 pm Amrit Desai Seminar (MH)6:00 pm Youth Group (N 204)

9:30 am Monday Morning Workshop (N 104)1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (MH)7:00 pm Voice of Naples Practice (MH)

8:00 am Long-Range Planning Committee (ACR)9:30 am Rona Steingart’s Creative Workshop (N 201)3:00 pm Precious Cargo Committee Meeting (ACR)3:00 pm Music “Brochure” Stuffing Meeting (N 101)3:00 pm Membership & Growth (N 104)

9:00 am Worship Service10:00 am Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care11:00 am Worship Service12:00 pm Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care12:00 pm New Member Orientation Luncheon (N 207)3:00 pm Finnish Choir Concert (S)6:00 pm Youth Group (N 204)

9:30 am Monday Morning Workshop (N 104)1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (MH)6:00 pm Trustees Meeting(N 104)

8:00 am Budget Committee Meeting (N 104)

9:00 am Worship Service10:00 am Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care11:00 am Worship Service12:00 pm Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care

9:30 am Monday Morning Workshop (N 104)11:00 am Women’s Fellowship Luncheon (N 207)1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (MH)3:00 pm Book Club Meeting (N101)

8:00 am Budget Committee Meeting (N 104)6:00 pm Council Meeting (N 104)

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8:00 am Precious Cargo Portraits (N 101)9:30 am Precious Cargo Chapel (S)

8:00 am Precious Cargo Portraits (N 101)9:30 am Perky Patchers6:00 pm Amrit Desai Yoga Seminar (MH)

8:00 am Amrit Desai Yoga Seminar (MH)

8:00 am Dept. of Health (N 101)1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (MH)2:00 pm Cathy’s Living the Questions Class (N 101)3:00 pm Junior Disciples (N 104)5:30 pm PCA Staff Meeting (N 104)7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (BH/S)

9:30 am Precious Cargo Chapel (S)9:30 am Rona Steingart’s Creative Workshop (N 201)


8:00 am Dept. of Health (N 101)8:00 am Budget Committee Meeting (ACR)1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (N 207)2:00 pm Cathy’s LTQ Class (N 101)3:00 pm Junior Disciples (N 104)4:15 pm Bargain Box Committee Meeting (ACR)5:45 pm WNL (MH)7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (BH/S)

8:00 am Budget Committee Meeting (N 104) 9:30 am Precious Cargo Chapel (S)10 am Men’s Coffee and Conversation (N 101)1:00 pm Board of Missions (N 101)7:00 pm PFLAG (N 207)

9:30 am Perky Patchers3:30 pm Precious Cargo Halloween Parade6 pm Trunk or Treat (Portico)

9:30 am Stephen Ministry Leaders Retreat (N 207)1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (MH)

8:00 pm Dept. of Health (N 101)1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (MH)2:00 Cathy’s LTQ Class (N 101)3:00 pm Junior Disciples (N 207)7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (BH/S)

9:30 am Precious Cargo Chapel (S)

9:30 am Perky Patchers11:00 am Jenny Hacker/Martin Schieverhofer Rehearsal (S)6:00 pm Ognibene/Aguiar Rehearsal (GC)

2:00 pm Jenny Hacker/Martin Schieverhofer Wedding (S)1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (MH)5:00 pm Ognibene/Aguiar Wedding (S)

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8:00 am Long Range Planning Meeting (ACR)9:00 am Naples Phil Practice (MH)3:00 pm Precious Cargo Committee Meeting (ACR)3:00 pm Membership & Growth (N 104)7:00 pm Tuesdays at Twilight (BH)

9:00 am Worship Service10:00 am Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care11:00 am Worship Service12:00 pm Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care12:00 pm New Member Orientation Luncheon (N-207)6:00 pm Youth Group (N 204)

9:30 am Monday Morning Workshop (N 104)12:30 pm Disciple 1-B Bible Study Class (N 101)3:00 pm Book Club (N 101) 6:00 pm Trustees (N 104)

2:00 pm UCC Theology Class (NH 101)6:00 pm UCC Theology Class (NH 101)

New Member Sunday9:00 am Worship Service10:00 am Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care11:00 am Worship Service12:00 pm Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care3:00 pm Voice of Naples Messiah Concert (S)6:00 pm Youth Group (N 202)

9:30 am Monday Morning Workshop (N 104)12:30 pm Disciple 1-B Bible Study Class (N 101)

6:00 pm Council Meeting (N 104)

9:00 am Worship Service10:00 am Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care11:00 am Worship Service12:00 pm Stephen Ministry Pastoral Care

9:30 am Monday Morning Workshop (N 104)12:30 pm Disciple 1-B Bible Study Class (N 101)

12:00 pm Advent Meditation (Organ) (S)

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12:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting (ACR)3:00 pm Music Committee (ACR)3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (P)6:30 pm Christian Education Committee Meeting (N 204)7:00 pm Diaconate Meeting (ACR)

9:30 am Monday Morning Workshop (N 104)12:30 pm Disciple 1-B Bible Study Class (N 101)3:00 pm Book Club (N 101)

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9:00 am Visiting Nurses Association (MH)9:30 am Precious Cargo Chapel (S)1:00 pm Diaconate CPR Class (MH)6:00 pm Diaconate CPR Class (MH)


8:00 am Department of Health (N 101)1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (NH 207)3:00 pm Junior Disciples (N 104)4:00 pm Bargain Box Committee Meeting (ACR)5:30 pm PCA Staff Meeting (N 104)5:45 pm WNL Dinner (MH)7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (BH/S)

9:30 am Precious Cargo Chapel (S)10:00 am Men’s Coffee and Conversation (N 101)1:00 pm Board of Missions (N 101)7:00 pm Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (N 207)


1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (MH)7:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve Service (S)

Office Closed Office Closed9:30 am Perky Patchers

1:00 pmDuplicate Bridge (MH)5:00 pm Middler’s at Barbara B. Mann Radio City Christmas Show

3 4 4:00 pm Walsh/McCarthy Wedding

12:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting (ACR)3:00 pm Music Committee (ACR)3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (P)6:30 pm Christian Education Committee Meeting (N 204)7:00 pm Diaconate Meeting (ACR)

8:00 am Department of Health (N 101)10:00 am WNL Meeting (N 104)1:00 pm Stephen Ministry (N 207)2:00 pm Cathy’s LTQ Class (N 101)3:00 pm Junior Disciples (N 207)7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (BH/S)

9:30 am Precious Cargo Chapel (S)

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9:00 am Voice of Naples Concert Practice (S)1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge (MH)

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Book Recommendations By Don Snydern “Without Buddha I Could Not Be a Christian” by Paul Knitter This is a moving story of the author’s quest for truth and spiritual authenticity. Knitter writes how Buddhism helped him come to a deeper appreciation of words that honor the mystery within us, around us, and between us. Knitter probes the Zen emphasis on the “present moment” instead of the “Heaven of the future” or “life after death.” Knitter demonstrates how Buddhist perspectives can inspire a more centered person and create a socially engaged understanding of Christianity

n “Patience With God - Faith for

People Who Don’t Like Religion (or Atheism)” by Frank Schaeffer The author points out that both religious fundamentalists and atheists share the same fallacy: truth claims which reek of false certainties. Schaeffer says he believes there is an alternative which actually matches the way life is lived, rather than how we usually talk about belief. He adds much-needed nuance to the existing religious conversation. n “Power of Half ” by Kevin Salwen Kevin Salwen and his family had been living a life some consider the best America has to offer: a two-million-dollar home

with the finest possessions and lavish vacations. So what was the problem? Salwen’s idealistic daughter Hannah had seen the other side, and through ensuing discussions the family decided to downscale, selling the historic family home and giving half the proceeds to a non-profit organization. This is the story of a likable family that began to question the current “normal” of America: that bigger, better, and newer is the way to go. The book follows the debates which led up to their extraordinary decision, and as they struggle with the question, “How much is enough and how can I make an impact in the world?”

Book ClubThe book club will resume

on Monday, October 25th at 3:00 p.m. in Nelson Hall, Room 101. All are welcome to join in as we discuss “My River Chronicles” by Jessica Dulong. Dulong shares her journey from dotcom office worker to a fireboat engineer on the Hudson River — an unlikely and compelling career path driven by nothing more than a willingness to follow her heart toward meaningful work.

In an era when her fellow Gen-Xers are unable to create anything without a laptop, Dulong dives headfirst into physical, hands-on

labor. Along the way she discovers the history of American Industry, a powerful reminder of the labor and laborers who built this country by hand.

Books are available at Amazon.com in hardcover, paperback or Kindle, or can be ordered from your favorite local bookstore.

I am looking forward to beginning season seven and hope you will join in for the interesting discussion and fellowship.

For more information contact Robyn Coker at 239-597-9174 or e-mail Robyn at [email protected]

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Dean Smith & JoAnn VanDegriff 1-OctBob & June Caliga 4-OctBob & Marianne Anderson 5-OctJames & Claire Bailey 5-OctDavey & Kristine Scoon 5-OctRich & Kate Ahrens, Jr. 7-OctDoug & Alice Scott 7-OctBryson & Linda Goss 8-OctBuss & LouAnn Ransom 8-OctJack & Elizabeth Shuler 9-OctBob & Debra Hall 10-OctBob & Helen Lewis 10-OctJohn & Kris Buck 11-OctDon & Nancy Williams 11-OctTodd & Tracy Pedersen 12-OctRobert & Deborah Bickle 14-OctLee & Anne Hauser 14-Oct

Richard & Marion McAdoo 14-OctBuck & Marilyn Cody 15-OctWilliam & Katherine Richmann 16-OctCharlie & Carol Sellman 16-OctGenevieve & Walter Galliford 17-OctRoger & Wendy Kephart 19-OctBob & Jean Partridge 20-OctJoe & Margaret Robichaud 21-OctJerry & Nancy Van Fleet 21-OctIvan & Bobbie Hall 23-OctGale & Nancy Miller 23-OctJohn & Carol Talanian 23-OctAllen & Dorothy Caswell 24-OctSue & John Scheessele 26-OctMark & Eunice Haller 28-OctBob & Louise Brown 29-OctDaniel & Barbara Weiss 30-OctO

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Lorne & Marianne Palmason 5-Nov

Dick & Barb Wilson 6-Nov

David & Ann Hocking 7-Nov

Norm & Gail Thomson 7-Nov

Bob & Ruth Jones 13-Nov

Richard and Merle Blow 15-Nov

Ginny & Lanny Newell 17-Nov

Ben & Roberta Buckley 18-Nov

Bob & Judy Anderson 23-Nov

Ralph & Dorothy Blattner 24-Nov

Stuart & Barbara Cammett 24-Nov

Howard & Connie Litton 24-Nov

Larry & Peg Watts 24-Nov

W. Clark & Martha Gordon 25-Nov

Jim & Beverly Lundquist 26-Nov

Ken & Janet Lynch 27-Nov

James & Jane Nelson 28-Nov

Ken & Sue Groff 29-Nov

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Bruce Crock 16-OctFreddy Prado 16-OctBuss Ransom 16-OctCaroline Morgan 17-OctRebecca Straub 17-OctSharon Wright 17-OctMike Armstrong 18-OctJerry Zielinski 18-OctCharlie Arthur 19-OctBarbara Hill 20-OctMargaret Kleber 20-OctAlyssa Long 20-OctDiane Myers 20-OctMorris Snyder 20-OctMerle Blow 21-OctBill Fouse 21-OctGinny Newell 21-OctElizabeth Pedersen 21-OctKay Ryder 21-OctElizabeth Shuler 21-OctMaryn Coine 22-OctJan Hakes 22-OctBertie Knapp 22-OctWeston Blabey 23-OctAnne Hastings 23-OctMargaret Robichaud 23-OctStan Russell 23-OctCharlie Sellman 23-OctCathy O’Connell 24-OctNancy Fleming 24-OctShannon Danford 25-OctJosephine A. Morse 25-OctGreg Peterson 25-OctJoan Toren 25-OctGabrielle Lormestoire 26-OctIan Williams 26-OctJean Davenport 27-OctJohn Gray 27-OctDavid Shaffer 27-OctSuzette Sorenson 27-OctJenna Feldman 28-OctGary Jorgensen 28-OctGeorge Picht 28-OctBarbara Converse 29-OctSally DeShetler 29-OctMillie Szilagyi 29-OctDave Ray 30-OctTeresa Zimmerman 30-OctLynn DeFreest 31-OctBonnie McDonald 31-OctTina Tayman 31-OctJudd Thoman 31-Oct

Bob Anderson 1-NovJean Brown 1-NovKay Gilfoy 1-NovJohn Gilliland 1-NovJulie Klippert 1-NovMrs. Jane Silk 1-NovMichael Biondo 2-NovPeggy Crock 2-NovPatty Weck 2-NovSuzanne Harwick 3-NovAnne Hauser 3-NovThelma Lyle 3-NovDeborah Lambert 4-NovSasha Moore 4-NovRoger Terry 4-NovPeg Watts 4-NovSona Current 5-NovKathleen Williams 5-NovAnn Hadley 6-NovPeter Paddock 6-NovBarb Roy 6-NovCharles Zinn 6-NovGwen DeWitt 7-NovTim McArthy 7-NovDoug Scott 7-NovMarilyn Zinn 7-NovPatricia Benjamin 8-NovWheeler Hess 8-NovChrissie Paddock 9-NovLee Gates 10-NovJohn Griffin 10-NovEdie Kerrigan 10-NovSam McCullough 10-NovBillie Faye Picht 10-NovChip Gates 11-NovDominique O’Connell 11-NovSara Draheim Treiser 11-NovNancy Shields 12-NovAnalucia Aguilera 13-NovLinda Goss 13-NovMargaret Logan 13-NovJohn Bateman 14-NovBob Fisher 14-NovRoger Zacher 14-NovJeanne Bowers 15-Nov

Susan Melick 15-NovMary Ann Palma 15-NovRachel Lane 16-NovJay Trucks 16-NovAnne Gebbie 17-NovNancy Norris 17-NovShirley Rutledge 17-NovMary Guhl 18-NovPeg Oyler 18-NovJohn Talanian 18-NovSharon Westlund 18-NovTodd Zimmerman 18-NovLynne Fries 19-NovJoan McNagny 19-NovBill Enlow 20-NovColton Guhl 20-NovHeather O’Connell 20-NovEric Williams 20-NovCiera Horan 21-NovRylie Marie Noe 21-NovChris Plaisted 21-NovJoan Buehler 22-NovBill Frey 22-NovMarilyn Noble 22-NovScott Ruport 22-NovLinda Schneider 22-NovJoanne Iles 23-NovBeth Curry 24-NovRudy Fisher 24-NovElizabeth Gerhardt Quam 24-NovMickie Tappan 24-NovPeter Burgess 25-NovMargrit Leutert 26-NovRuth Moran 26-NovElaine Mueller 26-NovSusan Smith 26-NovJanet Scott 27-NovMargaret Stevens 27-NovOlivia Annoye 28-NovGail Cash 28-NovRobyn Coker 28-NovNorma Peltz 28-NovAyla Coine 29-NovJoann Hanson 30-Nov

November Birthdays


LectionaryOur music and worship resources each Sunday are based on the lectionary readings. The lectionary is

a three-year cycle, which takes the reader through all the major themes in the Bible. Use these readings to prepare for Sunday and for your private devotions.

October 3rd, Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Lam 1:1-6Hab 1:1-4, 2:1-42 Tim 1:1-14Luke 17:5-10October 10th, Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 29:1, 4-72 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c2 Tim 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19

October 17th, Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 31:27-34Gen 32: 22-312 Tim 3:14-4:5Luke 18:1-8

October 24th, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Joel 2:23-32Sirach 35:12-172 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18Luke 18:9-14

October 31st, Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (Reformation Sunday)Hab 1:1-4, 2:1-4Isa 1:10-18 Luke 19:1-10

November 7th, Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Hag 1:15b-2:9Job 19:23-27a2 Thess 2:1-5, 13-17Luke 20:27-38

November 14th, Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 65:17-25Mal 4:1-2a2 Thess 3:6-13Luke 21:5-19

November 21st, Reign of ChristJer 23:1-6Ps 46Col 1:11-20Luke 23-33-43

November 28th, First sunday of Advent (Year A)Isa 2:1-5Ps 122Rom 13:11-14Matt 24:36-44

The Mortgage StatusThe mortgage negotiated with Northern Trust is being well-managed. Year to Date payments

amounting to $340,000 have reduced the balance to $1,060,000. We hope every member of the congregation will participate to the extent of their ability. New pledges and payments are important.

Payments can be made over a two-year period.

REMEMBER … THIS IS OUR CHURCH.

Sincerely, The Committee


Save the date to celebrate with others from your state in 2011! Pick up your state name tag at the kiosk on the following date, then visit with your state neighbors during coffee hour. Many wonderful friendships were formed last year during state recognition Sundays. Rev. Luvvy found an Ohio choir member whose son went through school with her cousin. What fun!

JAN 9 Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

JAN 16 Minnesota

JAN 23 Maine, Rhode Island

JAN 30 Maryland, Delaware

FEB 6 Massachusetts

FEB 13 Illinois, Missouri

FEB 20 Utah, Wyoming, Colorado

FEB 27 Canada, Europe MARCH 6 New York, Alaska MARCH 13 Wisconsin, Nebraska

MAR 20 Pennsylvania

MARCH 27 Connecticut, New Jersey

APRIL 3 Ohio, Iowa, Indiana

APRIL 10 Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky and others.

Save the Date

All singles over 60 years of age are invited to sign up at Coffee Hour and join our group for lunch after Sunday worship service. Please meet under the Portico on October 24th for lunch at McCormick and Schmick at the Mercato on Vanderbilt and 41. On November 14th we will meet at Pelican Bay Beach Restaurant with Irma Johnson as our host.

NUCC Golf

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We have two more golf outings for this season:n On Friday, October 8th at Bonita Bay, Burt Bonner will be our hostn On Wednesday, October 20th at Windstar, our hosts will be Betsy

and Don Quam (239-774-1918). Please sign up at coffee hour or call Dana at the church at 239-261-5469 or Rev. Luvvy at 239-495-8439.

We certainly have a great big thank you for our hosts this summer: Dave and Mary Ellen Stephenson, Ruth and Jim Jackson, Dave Hocking, Bob Morse, Dick Kneff, John Tosca, and Doug Gebbie.

The Men’s Group’s next meeting is October 21st at 10 a.m. for Conversation and Lunch. Our theme will be “Global Climate Change.”


Actual Budget Difference

Pledge Income $655,621 $722,000 ($66,379)

Total Income $941,452 $1,007,659 ($66,207)

Total Expenses $916,582 $935,086 ($18,504)

Operating Net $24,890 $72,572 ($47,682)

2010 Annual Pledges $1,079,556 $1,070,000 $9,556

year To daTe as of augusT 31, 2010

The image of a balanced budget for 2010 is still within our reach as we go into September, historically a slow month. We look forward to the last quarter of 2010

when we return to two services on Sunday. Again, we stress the fact that the Pledge Income Goal for 2010 is the key factor.

Thank you,Charles Hanscomb

Treasurer


MinistersRev. Dr. Ronald M. Patterson, Senior Minister ([email protected])Rev. Catherine M. O'Connell, Associate Minister ([email protected])Rev. Luvvy Kovacik, Assistant Minister ([email protected])

Music Ministry Dr. Becky Weese. Director of Music ([email protected])

Christian EducationRonald Thompson, Co-Director ([email protected])Nancy Van Fleet, Co-Director ([email protected])Rev. Beverly Duncan ([email protected])

AdministrationKary Sirken, Church Administrator ([email protected])Sharon Magiera, Finance Administrator ([email protected])Dana Downs, Office Assistant ([email protected])Susan Pratt, Membership and Pastoral Assistant ([email protected])Allie Garza, Publications ([email protected])Arturo Ventre, Facilities MaintenanceJerry Hunsaker, Facilities Maintenance

Precious Cargo AcademyMary Jo Welch, Director ([email protected])LeAnne Badham, Administrative Assistant

Bargain Box Thrift StoreSandy Goldstein, Director331 8th Street South, (239) 262-3802

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November 15, 2010

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