Terryville Congregational Church

November 2016 Newsletter

Terryville Congregational Church

November 2016 NEWSLETTER

233 Main Street

Terryville, CT 06786

US.A.

ADDRESS CORRECTION

REQUESTED

Inside This Issue:

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

Play: It’s a Wonderful Life

Form to order Poinsettias for Christmas

Trustees Listing

Bingo Schedule, 2016/2017

Updated Coffee Hour List

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TERRYVILLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

NOVEMBER, 2016

Dear Members & Friends of Terryville Congregational Church,

We all love our church! Over the years, the church has meant something to us in a variety

of ways: weekly worship has uplifted and inspired us; our outreach ministries have

helped us to serve in the local and wider world; our dinners and fundraising events have

provided fun and fellowship; our Vacation Bible School has been a summer highlight for

our children; our music program has enriched us; our Sunday school and Confirmation

Class have shaped our children in amazing ways; our Bible studies have provided much

learning, fellowship, and growth; our Spirited Sisters group, Church Mice, and Youth

Fellowship have provided meaningful retreat experiences; our Theatre has impressed us

all; and on top of all of this we have had Holy Communion, weddings, Baptisms,

Memorial Services, Ecumenical Events, Holiday Services, and much prayer that has

meant the world to us.

What is it about our church that has touched your life? Perhaps when your family was

going through a difficult time, our church was here for you? Perhaps you've been coming

here for years, or you just recently connected with our church? Either way, you

experience a warmth and a caring in our congregation that touches you deeply, and you

appreciate having a community to gather with weekly for worship? Perhaps you are proud

that our church goes out of its way to welcome community groups into our building,

hosting both Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts, as well as Daisies & Brownies (Girl Scouts) & Al

Anon? Our church really does a lot in our community, and beyond -- all because of God

and our faith in God, thanks be to God!

It's important for all of us to support our church so that we can keep going strong in the

future. A Biblical tithe is giving 10% of one's income. How much do you give? If

you're currently at 1%, you can increase your giving a little each year so that eventually

you get closer to that 10%. It's also important that we support our church with our talents.

If you sing or play an instrument, please do so in worship. If you are handy, please help

us with our events. If you are theatrical, be in the play! If you are good with paperwork,

help our committees! If you are good on the computer, we're always looking for tech

help. What is your talent or skill? How can you better serve our church in 2017?

Please think, pray, and act on this. Currently, our church is relying too heavily on

endowed funds which are quickly running out. We all know we love our church. We are

called to support it and keep shining God's light in the world! In this Season of

Thanksgiving, I am thankful for you and for our church, and I want to see our

congregation continue strong into the future!

With Christ’s Love,

Rev Zack

PS- We have online giving on our website www.terryvillecongregationalchurch.org. It is

a secure system through paypal. You can use this for a one-time gift or for your recurring

pledge, or both!

PSS – We have over 300 members which translates to about 190 individuals or family units.

Currently only about 102 out of 190 have submitted a pledge. Please help us get all 190!

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Our Prayers Go To:

Members: Paul and Marie Hawes, Bill Fickett, Dick Foote, Rachel Reynolds and family,

Andrea Armbruster, Sally Barnes, Jessica Hawes, Doris Bondeson, Karen Reilly, Edna

Kirkby, Rae Barry, Rose Balowski and children, Barbara Plumb, Lewis Lamy & Family,

Christopher Colasanto, Damien Piercy, Marjorie (Sue) Piercy, Nicolina Telke, Lois &

Ray Douyard, Hadley Waldron, Jessica Dorau , Buddy Hawes, Ann Krampitz

Family & Friends: Terrence Hannon (son of Roseann and Jim,) Daniel Ruedemann,

Christine Gagne (mother of Brandy Welesky), Olive Crepor (Andrea Armbruster’s

mother), Jacqueline McQueeny (friend of Jake Armbruster), Carole Kozikowski

(daughter of Mary-Alice and Curt Wilbanks, and sister of Janet Waldron), Shelly Benson

(friend of Michele Benson), Carolyn Soter, Mim Schact, Chad Etting, George Badey

(Barbara Benson’s father), Dorothy Nelson (mother of Diane Pratt and Ingrid Nelson-

Beicke), Stella & Dave Mason, Renee Lucie, health issues (friend of Rae Link), Jennifer

(Barbara Plumb’s daughter), Emie Cabreza, requested by Sam Klaneski, Gayle

Bondeson (daughter-in-law of Russ and Doris Bondeson),Marsha Oelschlegel

Ormondroyd (friend of Alison Reed & Roberta Layton), John Brandy Fredericks &

family, David Wells (friend of Carol Hopkins), the Rozie family, requested by Melissa

Stein her daughter, Bill Hawes, Eileen Tedesco, Cheryl Brazee’s family, Iris Soto’s

Family, Lori Blais & family (sister of Lisa Reek), Randall Wagoner (requested by his

mom, Mary Mitchell and his brother, Russ Wagoner), Suzanne Licki’s friend, Agnieska,

Jean Michelson, (neighbor of Rae Link,) Danielle Martone, granddaughter of M/M Ernie

LeClair), Henry Kornacki, Heuschkel, Campbell families (Pam Eggleston’s family), Lon

Norton (Millie Perry’s nephew), Gloria Waskey (friend of Rachel Reynolds, Ginny

Wagoner (Paula Wnderson’s friend), Paul and Betty Bowers (former members of TCC,

requested by Ross Bondeson), Jim Divine (brother-in-law of Dave Nichols) Joel

Cerniglia, Kellie and Allen Martin (friends of Sue K.), Clinton Witik

Nursing Facility: Grace Spring, Callie Goodfield, Marilyn Kosak, Ralph Davis, Amy

Young, Betty Day (moved back to Cook Willow in Plymouth), Glenda Conopask,

(Sheriden Woods), Irene Taylor (The Landings, in Farmington)

Please help us to support our Food Pantry by remembering to bring non-perishables each week. You can place your food donations into our “food pantry wagon” when it is pulled down the aisle during morning announcements.

Military: Our collection for the Support the Soldiers Drive is at $324.00, we are

hoping to reach a goal of $500.00 by December of this year (that’s when the THS

LEO Club begins gathering supplies to be shipped in March. The red, white and

blue container located in the Narthex is available for donations twenty four/seven.

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ELECTED AT ANNUAL MEETING 2/21/2016 COMMITTEES, LAY LEADERS, CHURCH STAFF, AND MEETING TIMES

Below is the list of names of folks who are elected Lay leaders in our congregation and who are “go to” people if you have an idea, suggestion, question, concern, etc. We will post the new meeting times as soon as they are established. Church Council continues to meet on the 3

rd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the Chapel. All are welcome. Please contact Jerry

Wunsch, Moderator, if you would like to be placed on the agenda.

CHURCH COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Moderator - Jerry Wunsch (Council Member)

Vice-Moderator/ - Charlotte Audet (Council Member)

Personnel Committee Chair

Clerk/ - Charlotte Crockett

Communication Chair

Treasurer – Candace Telke

Asst. Treasurers –Alison Reed

Tricia Kovaleski

Collectors – Sue Dillane

Don Cushman (as of 5/18/16)

Members at Large - John Layton (Council Member)

Jim Hannon (Council Member)

Spiritual Task Group Leader – Diane Pratt (Council Member)

Diaconate - Jean Goodwin

Roseann Hannon

Linda Lamy

Music Committee - Sandy Kamens

Sylvia LaFreniere

Sandi Ehmer

Christian Education Committee - Ryan DellaVecchia

Crista Furtado

Joanne Keenan

Business Task Group Leader –Ray Zalaski, Jr. – (Council Member)

Communications Committee

Finance Committee - Bob Grosof

Wayne Harnish

Jackie Merchant

Trustee Chairperson

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Trustees Committee- Jake Armbruster

John Wallingford

Dave Morrell

Service Task Group Leader – Danielle DellaVecchia (Council Member)

Outreach Committee - Laurie Ross

Cindi Harnish

Carol Barbieri

Fellowship Committee - Ellen Cifone

Jean Mariano

Rose Balowski

By-Law Manager - Curt Wilbanks

Safe Conduct Advocate – Brenda Purney

Personnel Committee - Mike Dumas

Donna Wunsch

Roberta Layton

Church Historian - Charlotte Crockett

Floral Sub-Committee - Ellen Cifone, Sue Kozikowski, Roberta Layton

Ad Hoc Committees: RESTRUCTURING TEAM Audit Committee Mike Dumas Jake Armbruster, Ken Beicke,

Sylvia LaFreniere Charlotte Crockett,

Pam Eggleston,

Historical Committee- Charlotte Crockett -Chair Sandy Kamens, Sue Piercy,

Dick Foote -Co-Chair Diane Pratt

Ray Douyard Iris Soto, Annalee Wenslow

Annalee Wenslow Curt Wilbanks

Jennifer Zalaski, Ray Zalaski

Chicken BBQ – Jake Armbruster/Trustees

Roast Beef Dinner – Jerry Wunsch

June Fair – Diane Pratt, Joann Keenan, Jake Armbruster

Terryville Fair Booth – Ray & Jeanne Zalaski

Church Bazaar – Diane Pratt

Bingo – Sue Piercy

Theater Plays – Alison Reed, Jonathan Zalaski

Revised 2/22/16

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Operation Christmas Child Project: a Mission Project of the Outreach

Committee of TCC

Submitted by Linda Lamy

The dedication ceremony and collection date for this year’s

project is November 20 during church service. We will pray for the

children and families who receive these gifts. Please, bring your

filled boxes to church that morning or drop off in the church office

during the week. Please remember to attach a packing label and

place an elastic band around your box to keep it closed.

Why do we participate in this mission project? Operation

Christmas is a worldwide project started by Billy Graham to help

share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with children and families who

wouldn.t have an opportunity to learn about our Savior’s love for

all of us. A simple shoebox gives an impoverished child a

wonderful gift of Christian love! Will you fill a shoebox to help

spread the good news of Jesus’s love for all of us? It is a very

powerful message that we can share with the world!

A medium sized cardboard shoebox or a plastic shoe box can

be used to fill the box with items such as simple toiletries, small

dolls, jump ropes, hats, mittens, flashlights with extra batteries,

small blankets, pens, pencils with sharpeners, t-shirts or socks.

Please, remember not to send any liquids or war items. Bars of

soap should be put inside a small plastic bag.

I can be reached at lindalamy@hotmail.com (subject line

should be OCC or shoeboxes or the message will not be opened) or

860-712-7775 after 5pm daily. Text messages can be received on

my phone, also.

Remember that a simple shoebox given in the name of Jesus

Christ, packed with prayer, and filled to the brim with wonderful

items for a child can greatly impact the life of that child. To find

out more information about this mission project go to

www.samaritanpurse.org/myhope.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS

Submitted by Jennifer Zalaski

Meditation Workshop

First Weds of each month

begins Nov. 2, 2016 at 7pm If you suffer from anxiety, restless sleep

patterns, inability to focus, or just enjoy the

calming feeling and sense of peace that meditation

can provide please join us in the chapel on the

first Wednesday of each month. Bring a yoga mat,

cushion, towel, or anything that will make you

comfortable whether sitting on the floor or in a

chair. If you plan to sit in a chair a bolster

pillow can help greatly. We will begin each

session with light, gentle yoga stretches, prayer,

and “rocks and feathers”. We will then begin

meditation and end each session with light

refreshments. Please contact

Jennifer Zalaski at 860-585-1417 or

johnzalaski@sbcglobal.net for any questions or

further details

Bible Journaling Workshop coming

soon! Join us for Bible Journaling in January. You will

need a journaling Bible or a journal or sketch pad,

colored pencils, and any other art supplies you are

comfortable and familiar using. If you cannot find

a journaling Bible I can help you order one or

search for the one that is right for you. In the

meantime google Bible journaling or search for

Bible journaling on Pinterest. For more info

please contact.

Jennifer Zalaski at 860-585-1417 or

johnzalaski@sbcglobal.net

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UPDATE (Currently supporting 15 open loans - total of 63

supported)

New Loans

With additional loan repayments we were able to make a new loan to a requester from the

United States.

Carlos's story - Café Los Sueños - Baltimore, MD United States

Café Los Sueños is a specialty coffee roastery with a social mission. Inspiration comes

from the life story of co-founder and roaster, Carlos Payes, who grew up working in the

coffee fields near Santa Ana, El Salvador. We are dedicated to providing our customers

with a unique connection to the source, and to sharing our success with the hard-working

coffee communities who bring us our daily cup.

Born in the mountains of El Salvador, roaster Carlos Payes grew up working in the coffee

fields, planting, nursing and pruning the young trees. In November, when the coffee had

ripened into bright red cherries, he joined hundreds of other harvesters from his area to

pick the crop by hand. Even as a child, Carlos’s primary obligation was to help his family

survive. His family lived in a remote mountainous area, without access to electricity,

running water or transportation. His family struggled to subsist on the crops they grew by

hand, on 55 acres of land that they rented about an hour’s walk from home. The

combination of the labor-intensive practices, the high cost of fertilizer and the devastating

civil war of the 1980 and 90s presented grave economic challenges for his family. They

often did not have enough food to eat; Carlos and his siblings went barefoot.

When he was in the second grade, Carlos left school to help grow food for the family. He

didn’t return until he was 13 years old. After finishing elementary school, his family

made the courageous choice to send him to high school, which was hours away by pickup

truck. To earn the money for tuition, his father worked for other families for $3 a day and

gave Carlos $2 a day for transportation, food and materials. Thanks to his family’s

sacrifice, Carlos was the first member of his family to attend, and to graduate from high

school.

Since immigrating to the United States, Carlos has worked hard to overcome poverty, to

help his family and to live his own American dream. He sent his nephew to high school.

He built a house for his sister. He helped his brother start a snack stand. He also sent his

youngest sister to school and gave her the money to open her own business.

At the same time, he has also invested in his own future. For as long as he can remember,

Carlos always dreamed of having an ownership stake in the coffee industry. In 2009 he

took the first steps toward that dream, by purchasing a coffee farm in the Santa Ana

region of El Salvador. With the goal of becoming a specialty coffee roaster, Carlos then

started pursuing his professional development with the same diligence as he used to

advance his other dreams. He received his formal roasting training and certification

through the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe.

In May 2014, Café Los Sueños formally launched at the Glover Park Farmer’s Market in

Northwest Washington, DC. Today, we sell our coffee through farmers markets, specialty

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retail stores, independent community coffee shops, office subscriptions and to individual

supporters. Learn more about our business online at: www.cafelossuenos.com or

www.facebook.com/CafeLosSuenos

To support Carlos' vision and business, we have made a loan of $25 to assist Carlos' in

purchasing a small batch roaster that will help in meeting the demand for coffee.

Paid In Full

Joan - Gumbauan, Echague, Isabela, Philippines / General Store

Joan is aged 28, married, and blessed with two children. She has owned and operated a

retail store in their village for almost five months. Her business earns her family a net

income of PHP 1,300 daily, which always goes to their savings. Joan requested a loan to

purchase cooking oil, coffee, sugar, detergent soap, noodles, canned goods, and beverages

to sell. She's hoping that her business will continue to improve and become more

profitable.

If you are interested in more information on Kiva or would like to help in deciding our

next loan recipient, please contact us! Crista and Justin Furtado

Kiva – Loans that change lives by empowering people around the world with loans of

$25. Information is available at www.kiva.org. View our lender page at

http://www.kiva.org/lender/terryvillecongregati3466.

Dreams are universal. Opportunity is not.

TCC Theatre Presents

It’s a Wonderful Life

Dec. 2 & 3

Tickets Available at

tcc.booktix.com

Or at 860-589-0182

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2016/2017 BINGO DATES

NOVEMBER 11/26/16

DECEMBER 12/17/16 (3RD Sat. because the next

weekend is Christmas Eve)

JANUARY 1/21/17

FEBRUARY 2/15/17

MARCH 3/25/17

APRIL 4/22/17

MAY 5/27/17

JUNE 6/24/17

JULY 7/22/17

AUGUST 8/19/17

SEPTEMBER 9/23/17

OCTOBER 10/28/17

NOVEMBER 11/25/17

DECEMBER 12/23/17

STILL NEED HELP IN SETTING UP, KITCHEN (SNACKS ONLY). CALL

SUE PIERCY 860-845-2720 OR JERRY WUNSCH AT 860-209-2891

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TRUSTEE LISTING - 2016

NOVEMBER Phil Armbruster (home) 860-583-7864

(cell) 860-673-0488

DECEMBER John Wallingford (home) 860-589-4341

(cell) 860-977-9056

EACH TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO FIND THEIR OWN

SUBSTITUTE IF YOU CANNOT OPEN UP ON SUNDAY.

ALSO NOTIFY SUE IN THE OFFICE TO MAKE A NOTE IN

THE BULLETIN.

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COFFEE HOUR LIST FOR 2016

Submitted by Diane Pratt & Rev. Zack

It is felt that coffee hour is a good time to meet new members and talk with some of our old

friends. In the past, committees were assigned to a month for a coffee hour, with our new set

up there are now only three members in each group. We have tried to appeal for people to sign

up for a week, and I want to thank all those that have taken turns. We are trying to encourage

all members to take part in our social time together.

Suggested instructions for setting up are in the kitchen. When it is your turn, you will need to

get milk or half and half, things to make punch, and if you wish, a little goody to munch on. You

can be reimbursed with money in the collection basket.

If you have any questions please call Diane Pratt at her cell phone – 860-329-6401 or

email: dino1955@snet.net

Thank you for your time and consideration.

ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2016

November 6 Dickie Zalaski 860-583-5367

Jeanne Zalaski 860-582-7331

13 Janet Waldron 860-589-8921

Jean Goodwin 860-402-7928

20 OUTREACH COMMITTEE

27 Linda & Bill Lamy 860-989-5875

December 4 Christa Furtado 860-283-6723

Judy Harris 860-485-0109

11 Roberta & John Layton 860-585-5955

18 Ellen Anderson 860-582-0188

Paula Anderson 860-582-1524

25 NO COFFEE HOUR

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ORDER YOUR POINSETTIAS TODAY

Contribute to the memory or honor of your loved ones, while helping to

beautify our sanctuary for Christmas. Return form below with your

contribution to the Church Office or place in the offering plate NO

LATER THAN SUNDAY, December 18. Donation of $10.00 for each

plant is requested; mark checks payable to TCC and note Poinsettia.

I wish to order ____________________poinsettias for the following:

Amount Enclosed $______________________________

In memory

of:___________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

In honor

of:___________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

________I will pick up after 10:00 am Worship Service

We will no longer be delivering plants to the sick or shut- ins or to

convalescent homes.

GIVEN BY:

_____________________________________________________________

________________________

PHONE: ___________________________________________

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Treasurer’s Financial Report

Submitted by Candace Telke, Treasure

I thought it would be an added benefit to start writing to you all quarterly so you are more aware of the

financial climate of our church before the forecast scares you. I would encourage anyone that has questions

or is interested in more detailed information to reach out to me or please, visit a council meeting once in a

while to see how these funds are being used and what your church is involved in doing. I have often heard

people say they don’t know how much it can cost to run a church, and I was definitely one of those people

before, but now, I can say, quite a bit actually!

Quarterly I will start writing to you with our pledge income and our expenses as of that previous quarter. If

there are any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you all for your generous

donations to our church, without them we wouldn’t be here! May God continue to bless you each and

every day!

1. Income and Expenses: As of September 30, 2016, our pledge income for the calendar year-to-date was $55,489.16 compared to the budget of $58,348.50 (95%) and our ordinary expenses were $184,371.15 compared to the budget of $242,106 (76.2%).

2. Balance Sheet: Balances of Thomaston Savings Bank Accounts as of 09/30/16:

General Fund acct #9025 = $24,391.11

Endowment Savings acct #4832 = $681.45

Contingency Savings acct #4833 = $27,090.44

Woodford Music Savings acct #1192 = $2,601.06

Book of Remembrance Savings acct #2522 = $3,504.44

Youth Group Savings acct #1530 = $1,163.28

Preston Fund Savings acct #0880 = $28,731.48

3. Seniors: For those of you with IRAs and “minimum required distributions” – Included in legislation

enacted into law in December 2015 was an expansion of the popular IRA provision allowing

individuals aged 70½ or older to make direct charitable gifts from traditional and Roth IRAs to

qualified charities in a total amount up to $100,000 per year and exclude the amount of the gifts from

income subject to federal income tax. This provision applies only to IRAs and not to 401(k)s, 403(b)s

and other tax-favored retirement plans. Gifts must be made directly from the custodian of your IRA to

Terryville Congregational Church or another qualified charity. Please consult your tax advisor or

contact us for assistance in utilizing this provision.

4. Gifts of Securities: If you choose to meet your pledge with, or make a gift to TCC of, securities, please

call the Treasurer or the office for instructions as to how to effect the transfer to TCC.

5. Quarterly statements: 3rd

quarter statements have been mailed. If you do not receive your statement by

November 1 or recognize a discrepancy, please e-mail me or call me – tcctreasturerct@gmail.com

860-992-5429 cell or at home 860-845-5890

6. Pledges: 2017 Pledge Forms were offered and collected Sunday, October 23rd

. If you have not

completed and sent yours in, please do so as soon as possible so we can start our annual budget

meetings.

Thank you and as always, God Bless!

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The next newsletter will be in December. Special announcements,

articles or events provided by November 27 will be published in the

December issue. Please email to: Terryvillechurch@hotmail.com

SPECIAL DONATIONS FOR PER COST OF WINDOWS: We would like to suggest to anyone who would like to, to donate whatever amount they feel they can to go toward payment of a new window. The cost per window is $400, but a partial donation would be fine. We would like to put name plates under each window that has a donation

We now have online giving on our church website. It is a secure system through paypal. Go to www.terryvillecongregationalchurch.org and click on “donate”. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring donation/pledge. Thank you.

UPCOMING MUSICAL CONCERTS Presented by Matt Miskin

7:00pm in Sanctuary -- $10.00 per ticket

November 19 – DUO ALTERITY DREAMSCAPES (works for flute & guitar)

January 14 - TBA

ATTENTION BIBLE STUDY LOVERS!

Our Bible Study group has collectively decided to move our

weekly Bible Study from Thursdays to Mondays. Same time

and place as always – 11am in my office. This move in date is

because many of our current attendees are active in the Red

Hat group as well as the Plymouth and Prospect Seniors

groups, and many of their events take place on Thursdays. We

hope this new day will be a great way for all of us to kick off

the week! We currently have around nine in our group, and

we are always open to newcomers. We have a lot of deep

discussions as well as many laughs, sharing about our lives, and

we pray together. Throughout the year we also watch

religious-themed movies together, periodically have lunch

together, and do other kinds of projects such as make the ashes

for Ash Wednesday. All of us make a special bond and

thoroughly enjoy exploring the Bible together. Join us!

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Have you recently moved or changed email addresses? We are

trying to update our membership list. Please call Sue in the

office or email her if you have any new information

860-589-0182 or terryvillechurch@hotmail.com

Please be aware of your belongings at all times. Yes, we are a

church, and yet we have to be careful and mindful not to leave

purses or other personal belongings unattended. If it is a

church event, such as the fair, we will provide a locked room

where everyone can store their purses. Thank you!

CALL TO A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE

CONGREGATION, Sunday, November 13, 2016

Warning and notice is hereby given to all members of

the Terryville Congregational Church that this Special

Meeting shall be called to order on Sunday, November

13, 2016 preceding the morning service to review the

future financial status of the Terryville Congregational

Church.

Respectfully submitted,

Jerry Wunsch, Moderator

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR- Saturday, November 12, 2016 We are asking for your help to make this Bazaar another success. We would like to ask for baked goods for the bake sale; cookies for the Cookie Walk; items for the Teacup Auction and any used Christmas decorations for the Christmas Past Room which has been dedicated in Marianne Hogenson’s name. You may drop things off to the church office whenever possible. If you have further questions please call Diane Pratt on her cell phone: 860-329-6401