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Volume 51 Number 4 • April/May 2017 Newsletter INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Pastor’s Report In the Church In the Community Church Calendar In the Church Women’s Fellowship Federated Birthdays Financial Report 2-3 4-6 6-7 8-9 10 11-13 14 15 THE FEDERATED CHURCH 2704 15th Street • P.O. Box 564 Columbus, Nebraska 68602-0564 Phone: Fax: (402) 564-2812 (402) 564-2813 [email protected] www.FederatedColumbus.org Federated Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of Christ Thursday Worship at 6:30 PM Sunday Worship at 9:30 AM Maundy Thursday April 13th 7pm service Easter Services Sunday April 16th 8am & 10am Services Easter Egg Hunt for Children After Services
Transcript of Volume 51 Number 4 • April/May 2017...
Volume 51 Number 4 • April/May 2017 Newsletter
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Pastor’s Report
In the Church
In the Community
Church Calendar
In the Church
Women’s Fellowship
Federated Birthdays
Financial Report
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4-6
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11-13
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THE FEDERATED CHURCH 2704 15th Street • P.O. Box 564
Columbus, Nebraska 68602-0564
Phone:
Fax:
(402) 564-2812
(402) 564-2813 [email protected]
www.FederatedColumbus.org
Federated Church is a
congregation of the Presbyterian
Church (USA) and the United
Church of Christ
Thursday Worship
at 6:30 PM
Sunday Worship
at 9:30 AM
Maundy Thursday April 13th
7pm service
Easter Services Sunday April 16th
8am & 10am Services
Easter Egg Hunt for Children
After Services
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Dear Federated Friends, Writer Ann Weems wrote this about the season of Lent: Lent is a time to take the time to let the power of our faith story take hold of us, a time to let the events get up and walk around in us, a time to intensify our living unto Christ. Lent began for me with the wonderfully full sanctuary at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ — kids, youth, parents, grandparents, neighbors, friends in Christ. There were so many in attendance at the Ash Wednesday service that it seemed we would run out of bread and cups for communion — but we had just enough! The photo of Vianne and Eliot above is a reminder for us of those formative faith moments. As Ann Weems wrote, it is the moments — even at very young ages — when we let the events get up and walk around in us. One thing I took the time to do in the season of Lent had to do with the power of my faith story to take hold. I travelled to Kansas City in mid-March to attend the NEXT Church Conference. It was quite possibly the best church conference I’ve attended for quality and quantity of great ideas and learning.
I attended three worship services with great preachers and super music. The speakers and testimonies in the plenary session each of the three days were very engaging. The three workshops I attended were fantastic: 1) Reconcilers, Church, Community, and Law Enforcement – with a police chaplain 2) Navigate “That” Talk – with Yena Hwang, Bertram Johnson, and Tara Spuhler McCabe about white privilege and the church “Paperless” Music for Enlivening and Enriching Worship – with Paul Vasile – all singing!! I have already shared with the Adult Education class a video of one of the
plenary speakers. I also got advice from fellow clergy about how to develop a Covenant of Membership with Boundaries. It was a fruitful three days.
From the Senior Pastor’s Desk
~ Continued on page 3 —>
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On a personal note, it was great to stay with Don and Joy Wilson during the NEXT Church conference. Our daughter, Vianne, loved playing with Tucker the Cat (in the photo on the previous page relaxing in Don’s arms). We were grateful that their daughter-in-law Clare was feeling well enough to take a Spring Break trip with Russ and their kids. Another wonderful thing about the Lenten
time at the NEXT Conference was that I was able to visit with several people formative on my journey of faith — folks who have helped me, in Ann Weems’ word, intensify our living unto Christ. As some of you heard me talk about in last week’s sermon, I reunited with Shannan Vance-Ocampo, one of three women with whom I shared an apartment in seminary (photo above). I also had the opportunity to visit with two ministers, Jim Gordon and Heather Hayes, who served my grandparents’ church in Dallas Center in the 1980s and 1990s (photo in middle of this page). Jim met me as a teen and, later, Heather knew me as a college student. Now they are wonderful ministerial colleagues from whom I
can continue to learn from and share ideas with. I also visited with two ministers from Des Moines presbytery who were involved with the El Salvador partnership that was such an important part of my vocational discernment. Finally, Vianne reunited with Rev. Tim Hart-Andersen, the minister who baptized her as a baby. She is now old enough to “thank” Tim…..so while we ministers “talked church,” Vianne created fabulous artistic eyewear additions for her and Tim’s glasses (photo on left). Lent is a time to take the time. I pray that your Lenten journey has been time to intensify our living unto Christ so that we are rejuvenated for our life in Christ together. It’s a life-long journey! Thanks be to God. Happy Easter!
From the Senior Pastor’s Desk cont. from pg. 2
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Adult Education Series will have concluded the Lenten sermon and study series Questions of Jesus on Palm Sunday, April 9, in
the Sanctuary. No Education Hour on Easter Sunday, April 16th. New series begin Apr. 23!
With gratitude for the meals we prepare for them, the
Columbus Rescue Mission is inviting the “cooks” to a Ladies
Brunch at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22nd at the United
Methodist Outreach Center, 3602 16th Street. Please call 402-
563-1096 for your free reservation. The time will include
information about their work, door prizes, special music along
with great food and fellowship.
Columbus Rescue Mission Ladies Brunch
Vacation Bible School this year is June 5-9 at First United Methodist Church. First Methodist, Federated, and St. Luke’s churches collaborate for this fun week of learning and serving! Children from age 3 through 4th grade are welcome! Registration forms are in the Narthex or the church office. Invite friends, neighbors, extended family!
2017 Vacation Bible School
In 2017, there are two wonderful opportunities for Mission Trips:
The Alumni Mission Trip is scheduled for May 28th to June 3rd.
They will be travelling to Cuba. Currently there are 11 people
signed up. The funds are at $19,368.93.
The Youth Mission Trip will be going to Estes Park in Colorado
from June 19th to June 24th. So far, funds for this trip are at
$1,967.99 for the eight students who have signed up to go.
There are some more fundraising opportunities that will be
coming up soon, so stay posted by keeping an eye on bulletin
articles or contacting Pastor Edward.
2017 Mission Trips
Sunday Adult Education
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Easter lilies and begonias remaining in the sanctuary after
Easter Sunday services will be distributed Tuesday, April
17th. The flowers will help us extend the love of Christ to folks
residing in the retirement centers and nursing homes of
Columbus. Your donation is greatly appreciated.
~ Order of St. Andrew
Easter Lilies and Begonias
Lenten “Greening of the Church”
As we begin the season of Lent, you will notice that the artificial
plants are absent from the chancel in the sanctuary. The
chancel will remained unadorned through the second week of
Lent. After that, members and friends of the congregation are
invited to help the “greening of the church” as we journey
closer to Easter. If you have a houseplant you are willing to loan
to the chancel space from March 15 through April 16 (Easter),
please bring the plant and place it on the chancel, which will
be gradually more “greened” through each week of Lent. This
liturgical visual reminder of the Lenten season and God’s gift of
spring is another way to prayerfully consider our Lenten
journeys. After Easter, you are welcome to take your houseplant
home or to donate it to the church.
Camperships are currently available to Kamp Kaleo.
Please notice that the deadline for application is MAY 1,
2017. There is $1,000 available in the Living Waters Association
budget which will be divided among applicants. This budget
item will be discussed at the 2017 annual fall meeting for
possible change. Applications are available from the church
office or via email. Please contact Jim or Chrissy:
[email protected] or 402-564-2812.
Campership Application
See photos and read updates from the Columbus Medical Mission in Haiti, including Federated members Bill Royer, Dr. Nila & John Novotny at www.columbusmedicalmission.blogspot.com
Medical Mission in Haiti
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Funeral Committee Information
Committee 2: Co-Chairpersons: John & Deb Curry, Steve & Marcia
Dewald, Larry & Sue Mares, Guy & Linda Wheatley
Members: Diane Barbarglia, Liz Boettcher, Gary & Dana Brandt, Jane
Crister, Dorothy DeMarco, Dennis & Carol Dohmen, Melanie Drobny
& Jacob Nincehelser, JoAnn Dowd, Mimi Ernst, Jose & Trinidad
Garcia, Jeff & Tami Gotschall, Gene & Cola Hahn, Fonda Hanks,
Whiney & Marian Hanner, Cindy Hoadley, Melissa Hoadley & Nick
Arps, Terry Andree Hoeman, Leroy & Brenda Kallweit, Raynelda
Karlin, Ron & Charlotte Lambert, Herman & Beryldean Lauterbach,
Ruth Lind, John Lohr, John & Julie McClure, Kevin & Mary Meyer,
Bryon & Peg Meyer, Chris & Mary Rasmussen, Diane Scheffler, Donna
Shreve, Kim Swierczek, Clark & Lori Smith, Joe & Marilyn Srb, Dennis
Vollbracht, Dr. Dave & Dr. Linda Walline, Jeremy West, Reil & Lyle
Whitney, Doug & Randi Williams, Drew & Kristi Wolfe, Fred & Cindy
Wunderlich, Gail Wurdeman
The Platte County Food Panty Board of Directors is seeking to fill an
opening for a part-time Executive Director. The Executive Director
supervises the daily operation of the Food Pantry including ordering,
record keeping, volunteer staff coordination, community fund raising,
and other duties as assigned. Must be able to lift 40 pounds; may use
your vehicle occasionally to haul light supplies. Must be available to
work 4 or 5 hours per week in the Pantry during open hours; will work
approximately 40 hours per month. The Food Pantry is open 10:00 -
11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 2:00 -4:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday. This position offers a monthly salary. Mail
resume to Platte County Food Pantry, 3020 18th Street, Suite #13,
Columbus NE 68601; Or email resume to
Position Available at Food Pantry
Federated delivers Meals on Wheels April 17-21 (one week early
- trade with St. Luke’s). Coordinator is Jean Royer 402-564-8012.
THANK YOU February volunteers!
Meals on Wheels
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Platte County Food Pantry “Food of the Month” for the Platte County Food Pantry: We ask that you help support this ministry by bringing in
Center For Survivors
We ask that you help support this ministry by bringing in: April:
Kitchen Trash Bags Dish Rags & Dish Towels
Pledge May:
Shampoo Conditioner
Hair Brushes & Combs
Platte Valley Humane Society
The Platte Valley Humane Society is privileged to have a donation receptacle in the northwest entrance of the Federated Church.
Requested items are: April:
Dish Soap 13 Gallon Trash Bags
May: 30 Gallon Trash Bags
Liquid Hand Soap
Columbus Rescue Mission Meal Schedule
4/14/2017 - Heidi Klevemann 4/28/2017 - Kathy Leischner & Lauretta Dixon
5/12/2017 - Judy & Dick Temme and Ruth Schlobohm 5/26/2017 - Chris and Nick Warren
April: May:
Tomato Sauce & Paste Boxed Mac & Cheese
Graham Crackers Boxed Pizza
Soda Crackers
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Important Upcoming Sundays
NEXT Sunday, April 16 Easter Services with Choir and Brass at 8
a.m. & 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunts between services for children!
April 23 - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Music with Columbus Jazz Ensemble. Invite
a friend! April 30 - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
Children’s Sunday and 5th Sunday Potluck A special Sunday worship to celebrate
with children in our church and community. After worship, there will be
bounce houses, fun activities and yummy food for children and families. Please invite neighbors with children! For info,
please talk with Pastor Edward. During the potluck in Fellowship Hall,
church committees will have a chance to collaborate.
May 7 - Confirmation Sunday May 14 - Cuba Mission Trip Commissioning
May 21 - Graduation Sunday
Tuesday Book Group Starts a New Book!
Tuesday Christian Book Discussion Group has begun a new
book: Jesus: The Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious
Revolutionary by Marcus Borg. This is a great time to come give
this lively discussion group a try! New attendees welcome for
breakfast and great conversation at 7a.m. in the Fellowship
Hall.
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April 26: Circles 4 and 1 with
Circle 4 providing prizes.
May 24: Circles 1 and 2 with
Circle 1 providing prizes.
April 26: 11am WF Board Meeting
May 6: Saturday Fellowship Meeting
11am Brunch, Hostess Group: Circle 2; Program: Julie
Graham “Puppets and Puppetry”
May 10: 1pm Needlecraft Ministry in Fellowship Hall
B-I-N-G-O
April 19:
Circle 1: 9:30 a.m. Hostess: Sharon Kuncl
Lesson: Anita Hahn
April 19: Circle 2: 1:00 p.m. Hostess: Charlotte Griffith
Lesson: Shared
April 19: Circle 4: 7:30 p.m. Hostess: Marilyn Petersen
Co-Hostess: Joan Sprecht
Lesson: Elsie Ita
May 17:
Circle 1: 9:30 a.m. Hostess: Jean Royer
Lesson: Linda McPhail
May 17: Circle 2: 1:00 p.m. Hostess: Margaret Nyffler
Lesson: Shared
May 17: Circle 4: 7:30 p.m. Hostess: Elsie Ita
Lesson: LaRene Busler
Women’s Fellowship Dates to Remember
Circle 1: JoAnn Dowd - 402-564-5017
Circle 2: Cec Bartholomew - 402-564-0264
Circle 4: Louise Moran - 402-564-5745
Women’s Fellowship
Co-Moderators:
Cec Bartholomew, Rogalyn
Stevens & Charlotte Griffith
Immediate Past Moderator: Joie Taylor
Women’s Fellowship Circles
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Birthdays run from the 15th of the current month
Time to Start Thinking About Our
Annual Garage and Bake Sale! Mark the week of July 10-15 on your
calendar now for the Annual Garage and
Bake Sale, then start gathering things to
donate! Preparation at the church will be
July 10-14 and sale day is July 15th. Linda
Wheatley (402-564-8677) with support from
the Rhombus group, has so graciously
agreed to be the 2017 chair of this
project! This sale is always well supported
by our church members and greatly
appreciated by the many community
members who come to shop. As always,
we will need lots of item donations,
individuals to supervise the individual
rooms, volunteers to sort and mark, and
sale workers on the day of the sale. Make
Linda’s job easier by letting her know how
you would like to help this year!!!
Women Fellowship’s
Annual Garage & Bake Sale
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Birthdays run from the 15th of the current month
Special Program Featuring Puppets and Puppetry Coming
to Federated Church Fellowship Hall
Saturday, May 6 at 11:00 a.m. This Joyful Ministry has been happening during Federated
Church worship services for several years. This is an opportunity
to meet the puppeteers and hear Julie Graham’s story about
their mission and how this program came about! Phone brunch
reservations to Cec Bartholomew at 402-564-0264.
Special Program May 6 at 11:00 a.m.
February 9, 2017
Photo by: Jim
March 9, 2017
Photo by: Jim
We want to express a HUGE Thank you to the
members of Federated Church who made soup or
bars and helped with the Lenten Luncheon at the
Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 30th.
THANK YOU!
The Needlecraft Ministry is again asking for men’s or
women’s t-shirts, sizes large or larger and for colorful,
good, used sheets to make hospital gowns. They may
be left in the church office. Any questions, ask Louise
Moran 402-564-5745.
Needlecraft Ministry Request
The Women's Fellowship annual Birthday Offering will
be received in the "Birthday Jar" in the Narthex on
Thursdays, April 20th and 27th and Sundays, April 23rd
and 30th. Thank you for supporting this church wide
mission Project sponsored by the Social Concerns and
Missions Committee.
WF’s Annual Birthday Offering
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Don’t see your birthday in our list above? Find an error?
Birthdays run from the 15th of the current month
Elena Purinton, Norma Schaufelberger 4/15
Garrett Hahn 4/16
Marcia Grant 4/17
Danielle Frieze, Elizabeth Johnson, Sarah Wurdeman 4/18
Sid Gaeth 4/19
Mitchell Wachter, Guy Wheatley 4/20
Mitchell Griffith 4/21
Evan Dewald 4/22
Adam Claus, David Garcia, Margo Hammans,
Jacob Johnson, Ronald Novak 4/23
Roger Churchill 4/24
Grace Walters 4/26
Alyse Wolfe 4/27
Nolan Arps 4/28
Libby Hammans 4/29
Donna Augspurger 5/1
Nick Whitney 5/2
Fred Bellum 5/3
Tylea Molt 5/4
Jan Dannelly, Kristen Gausman 5/5
Bonnie Brown, Tammara Hempstead, Joie Taylor 5/6
Shaylynn Meyer 5/7
Gabrielle Karmann, Gail Mead, Stacey Miller,
Marla Mueller 5/10
Tammi Gotschall 5/11
Dale Dannelly, Doug Williams 5/14
Crystal Baldwin, Jeanette Dean, Connor Higgins 5/15
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Recap of financial transactions for March 2017
The following information is a brief description of transactions for the
previously completed month. Complete records are available in the
church office upon request.
Income - March 2017
Contributions, Etc.:
Current Year
Future Year Transfer
Memorials
Miscellaneous Income
Designated Funds (Savings):
One Great Hour of Sharing
Mission Trip
Seasonal Flowers
VBS
Youth Fund
Building Maintenance
Alumni Mission Trip
Tuesday Morning
Interest Income:
Memorial
Checking
Savings
$33,251.44
$60,773.99
$350.00
$1,044.78
$10.00
$205.00
$237.00
$10.00
$319.68
$510.00
$375.00
$52.00
$2.19
$1.81
$27.05
Expenses - March 2017
General Expenditures (Annual Budget):
Committee, Administration,
Church Staff, Utilities/Facility
Expenses
Designated Funds (Savings):
Youth Fund
Building Maintenance
Alumni Mission Trip
Helping Hands Non-Members
Other Non-Budgeted Expenditures:
Foundation Expense
Misc. Expense
$42,719.35
$69.68
$754.55
$250.00
125.00
$2.42
$7.81
Federated Church Finance-at-a-Glance
Checking Account Balance Ending March 31, 2017: $72,819.69
Savings Account Balance Ending March 31, 2017: $95,070.03
Memorial Account Balance Ending March 31, 2017: $32,342.15
Checking Change from prior month: +$54,613.66
Savings Change from prior month: -$64,646.10 (transfer to checking)
Memorial Change from prior month: +$352.19
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