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tD+~~·~oJ~ 1 cefe6rating 100 'Years Of Love &- Service I The Wright-Ups Monthly Newsletter Wright Congregational, United Church of Christ 4821 Franklin Rd. Boise, Idaho 83705 (208) 343-0291 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: wrightucc.com ,\VELCOME TO FEBRUARY! A lel0NTH OF SUNDAYS AT WRIGHT CHURCH Published Monthly. Mailed pre-paid at Boise, Idaho Permit No. 127 *:;: :i: ~'DAY, FEBRUARY 7 10:45 Aj\i - WORSHIP Al",1> COMM1JNION SERVICE Sermon Theme: "'Guiding Principles Of Our Faith: Part 3~' Choir Anthems: "Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind" & "Around The Table OfOuf Lord" lOff' AnuiJ 1 ersary Committee ~ilIeetsAfter Church Ministers: All of Us Pastor: Rev. Michael S. Black Secretary: Robin Canning SlJNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 9:30 AM - Adult Sunday School=- "Isaiab" 10:45 A1\1- Worship And Celebration Service Sermon Theme: "Guiding Principles, Part 4: Above All, Love" Choir Anthem: '6()b Peter, GG Ring Dem .BeH!9" Diaconate j\leeting After Church Choir DiI'ector: Ron Apperson Organist: Ginny Trapp Chlld Care Attendant: Lois Taylor Board Chairman: Will Patterson Moderator: Jo Elliott-Blakeslee Youth Leader: Kate Hall Custodian: Robin Canning Pilgrim Cove Board Members: AI Busche SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 YOUTHSU~l)AY 9:30 AM - Adult Sunday School 10:45 ,A;.'1- Worsbip And Celebration Service Our Youth Group Members Win Lead The Service Choir Anthem: "Eternal Life" FaU, Winter, Spring Seheduler 9:30 Adult Sunday Seb. 10:45 Worship & Children's Sunday Sch. Fellowshtp- Noon Communion Served the Ist Sunday of each I montb -No Sunday Schools ; Summer- I June. July & August L_~~rShiP at 10 a.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 9:30 AM - Adult Sunday School 10:45 AlVI- Worship And Celebration Service Sermon Theme: "Lent: Mileposts On The Road To Easter" Chofr Anthem: "I \Valked Today \Vhere Jesus Walke{f' ******* Special Children's Moment Every Sunday During Worship K-6 Classes For Children Following Tile Special Moment 'Youth Group After Claul'ch Child Care For The Little Ones Refreshments & Conversation Hour After Churci:

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cefe6rating 100 'Years Of Love &- Service I

The Wright-UpsMonthly Newsletter

Wright Congregational,United Church of Christ

4821 Franklin Rd.Boise, Idaho 83705

(208) 343-0291E-Mail:

[email protected]: wrightucc.com

,\VELCOME TO FEBRUARY!A lel0NTH OF SUNDAYS AT WRIGHT CHURCH

Published Monthly.Mailed pre-paid at

Boise, IdahoPermit No. 127

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~'DAY, FEBRUARY 710:45 Aj\i - WORSHIP Al",1> COMM1JNION SERVICE

Sermon Theme: "'Guiding Principles Of Our Faith: Part 3~'Choir Anthems:

"Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind" & "Around The Table OfOuf Lord"lOff' AnuiJ1ersary Committee ~ilIeetsAfter Church

Ministers: All of Us

Pastor:Rev. Michael S. Black

Secretary:Robin Canning SlJNDAY, FEBRUARY 14

9:30 AM - Adult Sunday School=- "Isaiab"10:45 A1\1- Worship And Celebration Service

Sermon Theme: "Guiding Principles, Part 4: AboveAll, Love"Choir Anthem: '6()b Peter, GG Ring Dem .BeH!9"

Diaconate j\leeting After Church

Choir DiI'ector:Ron Apperson

Organist:Ginny Trapp

Chlld Care Attendant:Lois Taylor

Board Chairman:Will Patterson

Moderator:Jo Elliott-Blakeslee

Youth Leader:Kate Hall

Custodian:Robin Canning

Pilgrim Cove BoardMembers:AI Busche

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21YOUTHSU~l)AY

9:30 AM - Adult Sunday School10:45 ,A;.'1- Worsbip And Celebration Service

Our Youth Group Members Win Lead The ServiceChoir Anthem: "Eternal Life"

FaU, Winter, SpringSeheduler

9:30 Adult SundaySeb.

10:45 Worship &Children's Sunday

Sch.Fellowshtp- Noon

Communion Servedthe Ist Sunday of eachImontb -No Sunday Schools

; Summer-I June. July & AugustL_~~rShiP at 10 a.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 289:30 AM - Adult Sunday School

10:45 AlVI- Worship And Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "Lent: Mileposts On The Road To Easter"

Chofr Anthem: "I \Valked Today \Vhere Jesus Walke{f'*******

Special Children's Moment Every Sunday During WorshipK-6 Classes For Children Following Tile Special Moment

'Youth Group After Claul'chChild Care For The Little Ones

Refreshments & Conversation Hour After Churci:

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\VRIGHT CHURCH CELEBRA. TES 100 YEARS!AfORE RE1J.fI1VISCENSES OF WRIGHT'S FIRST CENTURY

Those first years and decades in the life of Wright Church were not easy-but werelived by ministers and parishioners with great and faithful confidence in the future and inChrist's leading.

As early as the 1910-1914 ministry of Rev.Minnie Dickinson, plans were laid for thecongregation to have its own building. William Kerr and .John Fisher donated adjoininglots on this site and the church purchased an additional 20 ft. x 85 ft lot from Mr. Fisherfor $20.00. The congregation borrowed $3,000 from the Home Missionary Society, and thefirst edifice was a roofed basement church, completed in 1913. In 1914, the Rev. B.W. Riceof Caldwell agreed to become the new Pastor, half-time for $50.00 a month. Two ice creamsocials were held during the year netting $16.00,and one candy sale gathered $2.50-all tohelp support the church. It is also noted that for a number of years, the women of thecongregation had a concession stand serving home-cooked meals at the Idaho State Fair tohelp with the church's finances. Also during this early period, Rev. Reuben Wrightdonated an organ to the church, to further the music program.

In 1915, tbe congregation secured a building loan of $800 from the CongregationalChurch Building Society to build their first "real" church building. Later that year, theframe structure was completed and would serve the congregation for many years, By 1923,'Vright Church had grown to 81 members and was out of debt. An adjacent lot wasbought, and the church was mortgaged to build a parsonage. Rev. L. G. Knight, wbo wasthen the Pastor, drew the plans which included a basement with fireplace, where the youngpeople could hold their meetings. He also did most of the carpenter's work on theparsonage.

The church continued to grow steadily over the next many years. These churchbuildings also served the fast-growing Franklin Community. Franklin School did not havean auditorium at the time, and the church was used- for many community and schoolactivities, including plays and Baccalanreate and Graduation Services.

Over the next 30 years, the church's ministers included Rev. L. G. Knight (1919-25),Rev. Thomas McCamant (1925-29), Rev. Carl Calhoun (1929-30), Interim Minister Rev.James Hedges in 1930, Rev. Roy B. Damron (1931-35), and Rev. F. J. Renz, 1935-42.

And then ..•during the Annual Congregational Meeting and potluck dinner, January14.1940. somethlnz happened that would usher in a whole new era for Wright Church .•..

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I CENTENNIAL SIGNIFICA !

I Here', the answer to last month's question: What still-active member of Wright I

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Church was baptized here as a baby in 1919, by the Rev. L. G. Knight? !I ANS,",,"'ER: Agnes Foster Schwarzhoff II

I (And here's another interesting piece of significa relating to Agnes: When she and II others finished their Confi:matj~n Clas~ in 1931, the n~w minister, Rev. Roy B. Da~ron, jhappened to be a great believer In Baptism By Immersien=-anusaal for a Congregatienal I

l\-iinister. So, he took Agnes and the other Conflrmands do,'mtown to old First Baptist IChurch, and they all were duly immersedl) I

TillS MONTH'S QUESTION: As we mentioned in last month's article, the new IWright Church took to rather radical step of caning a woman to be their first minister: I

i Rev. Minnie Dickinson, who served from 1910-1914. Who was the next woman to serve asI a minister at \Vrigbt Church, and what were her years of service?iJ

NEWS FROM A.,.~DFOR THE CONGREGATION

-Be sure to be with us this Sunday, January 31, for our Annual CongregationalMeeting. We will present the final balanced budget for 2010 and install new officers.

=-Take a peek at wrightucc.com, our new church website! A great tool forinformation and spreading the word and mission of our congregation.

=Contlnued love and prayers for Nancy Hyder. Amputation surgery is nowscheduled for February 12-with some hope still for healing that 'will eliminate theneed.

=Best wishes and prayers for David Carmen, who will have a surgical procedurenext Tuesday, February 2.

=Our hearts and prayers are with Ronna Sundell and her family. As we write this,Renna is in Great Falls, MT, at the hospital bedside of her dying mother, FlorenceChristensen.

-Glad to hear that Mary Jo Pres lev is recovering slowly but surgery from herrecent foot surgery, She hopes to be up and around and back in church in a couple wee kss,

--Joan Marks continues her rehab at Hillcrest's Boise Health and Rehab Center.She hopes to be back home soon.

-Adults, children, and youth: Be sure to enjoy and be inspired every Sunday(except the first Sunday of the month} with Sunday School classes just for you! (Adults at9:30 AM:, and kids during the Worship Service, after the Children's l\'loment.)

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100 YearsCountdown to 10/10/10

Most of you have read and heard that Wright Church celebrates its 100 years of loveand service and history this year at this same location. A committee has formed and plans toorganize events and special worship services over the next several months leading to the datewe have chosen to officially recognize as our anniversary date, October 10. 2010, (10/10/10).

Among things being planned:

--Sunday, May 23: An invitation to all who have ever sung in the choir at Wright to bewith us for a reunion and to sing during the service

-Third Annual luau and Silent Auction on Saturday, June 19.--An invitation to all those who were married here in our church to have their vows

renewed on Sunday. June 27.-Sunday July 11: An invitation to all living former ministers and spouses to join us and

participate in worship.-EKtra-Special flCnristmas In August" on Sunday, August 15 which will feature some

wonderful keepsake gifts that the Women's Fellowship Craft Group has made.--And a reunion of people who were baptized here and aU of those who have attended

Sunday School and Youth Groups on Sunday, September 19.--We are in the process of scheduling many more special events, displays of historical

materials, etc., to be held in addition to all of our regular annual events- all culminating in aspecial weekend on October 10. These will be announced in more detail as the planningevolves.

All of this will cost money of course •..ln preparation for that, the 10/10/10 Committeewelcomes donations in support of our efforts and will soon embark on A Dime Drive("10/10/10" cent pieces) A very special "bank" will be available soon for those interested indonating their change to help defray the cost of this year long celebration.

As we continue our planning for the coming year, everyone is invited to welcome backpast members and visitors and bring any old photos and articles of activities at Wright Churchto the committee. We also urge everyone to help us get the word around about these specialevents. If you Imow people who fit into any of the above special "categories" 1 please letthem know. Thanks to aU of you for your support and involvement!

Trevor Makinson, Chair

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Again this year, Mike will lead a seven-week Lenten Bible Study every IThursday morning at 10:30A~i, beginning on Thursday, February 18. I

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! II This year's Lenten Study Book is entitled, "Easter From The Back ISide", and was written by renowned Methodist l\1inister and Scholar, J. IEllsworth Kalas, President of Asbury Theological Seminary. I

I II A review of the book says: "Rev. Kalas uses a creative new approach II that opens up new possibilities of insight into the Biblical Easter story. He iI looks beyond the traditional gospel scriptures to connect the story of Christ's Iresurrection with other stories and scriptures throughout the Bible, including Iboth the Old Testament and the New Testament ... Enriched with I

! contemporary illustrations and personal experiences, this volume will provide II new perspectives on Easter. iI Ij Chapter titles and Scriptures include: "Why We Need Easter" (Genesis I3:1-7,22-24); "Easter From And Ash Heap" (Job 19:13-27); "Easter For The IDisillusioned" (Ecclesiastes 2:14-26); "Ezekiel Celebrates Easter" (Ezekiel I

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137:1-10); "Easter Is A Love Story" (John 20:1-18); "Late For Easter" I! (I Corinthians 15:1-11); and "Forever Easter" (Revelation 21:1-4). Ij i

I Come and join us every Thursday morning during Lent for a great time III of friendship and study. The books should be available by the first Sunday of j'

I February and cost only $8.00.

THURSDAY LENTEN BIBLE STUDYBEGINS ON FEBRUARY 18

NE\VS FROl\1 THE YOUtH GROUPKate Hall, Youth Director

The Youth Group is getting ready for the 2010 30-Hour Famine! "We are raisingfunds and awareness for the hungry all over the world-and it only takes $1.00 a day!Find Kate or any of the kids for questions or donations. .

The 30-Hour Famine project will be February 19-20, during which we will beserving dinner at the Rescue Mission and volunteering at the Food Bank.

Also, Sunday, February 21, will be Youth Sunday during worship, and the kidscan't wait. Thank you aU for your continued love and support of your youth here at"Wright.

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Book Club & Library NewsThe Book Group will meet on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 1:00

p.m. in the church library:"Three Weeks With My Brother" ,

by Nicholas Sparks and Micah Sparks.Future programs include:

March 4: "Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons",by Lorna Landvich

April l:(Not an april Fool!) "The Eagle Catcher" byMargaret Coel

Board of Directors meeting,Wednesday, Feb. 17-Ash Wednesday

at 7 pm in the social hall

NEWS FROM THE WOMEN:Women's Fellowship will meet Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 1:00p.m. in the church social hall. Hosting will be Maxine Briggsand Ileen McArthur. Program will be "Trips to Hawaii" byMike and Tami Black All ladies are welcome.King's Daughters will meet Feb. 11 with Pat Robb,375-2318

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1oo« JlJV!NI1IP,CJ(S)f~ryC09d=:MIPFE/E :MP/E.rII:Nq

Sutufay, Pe5ruary 7, 2010'Fo[Um-ing worship in tlie choir room.

'Ihe Gaf[ is off and. rolIi11{j-!f you u/ouUf tif-.f to (11.£1'on this committee pfease come join tlie group.

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ALBERT SONS COMMUNITY CARDSAfter much thought and discussion

Albertsons has decided to discontinue theCommunity Palmers program as of Jan. 31, 2010.They thank us all for our continued support. They

will now be focusing their efforts on facing thebiggest issue in our communities; hunger, health

and nutrition through other programs.Again thank you for your support with

this program.

Worship attendance on:Jan.3 - 87.Jan.1O- 88,Jan,. 17- 75Jan.24-93

,Jan.31-

Ushers for February :Wes Andrews, Will Patterson

Ray Sievers, Jim Morrow

Communion-February 7

liturgist:Mary Jo Presley

Prepare/Serve:Denise Steelman, Danette Hunt,Kirsten Becker, Dolores Wallace

Caregivers:Hugh & Ida Lovin

Mary Ellen & Dale Parsons

Altar Care &Altar Flower Care Taker:Jo Elliott-Blakeslee

COMMUNITYSUPPER

Thursdav ..I J

February 25=2010.Sign Up sheet for you help will be

available the Sunday before thedinner. Please help.

The cost per month for foods to serve our monthlysupper is approximately $100.00. Any and all

donations are greatly appreciated.Please note Bench Supper on your check.

Jvtemoria{ gifts haue been. gillenTo i-Vriglit efiure#' in Louinq :Memory of

Marion Voorhees byAnn Durand-Bench Community Suppers

Gilbert & Dorothy HaskinsEthel Voorhees

Gordon Jones byWilliam & Shirley Spiva

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~A special thank you to Ron & SyI Apperson and ~Tom Eubanks f01- the donation of 8 112x 11

copier paper for the office. Also to AmyLinkert for her donation of some very useful

janitorial supplies. :)

_. NEW DIRECTORIES ARE HERE ir~~:J And are available in the Narthex, Downstairs and in the ~-' y -

~; , office. Be sure and pick up on for your household. i

. .-_ .._ .._ .._ ..----_._ .._-._--_.---.-_._--- ..._.--:- _._ ..__._ ..-"-" -_.- "-"-" _ .. --- -'--- ----_. '---- -'Il-- .~ Did you know that Wright Church collects . i~ Campbell soup labels and pop can tabs? !i Save them up, put them in separate baggies and bring !i them to the church . You may place them on the card table in :I the Narthex {outsidethe sanctuary) by the window. !: They will be taken and donated to the Ronald McDonald II H' B . l-ouse m oise. ,r_o,.. ••.

VvTe also collect old eye glass, glass cases and . - />hearing aids for the Lion Club. See Jerry Lawson

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iMany of you have asked me over the years, why the

~hymns are (sometimes) "out of order" in the bulletins. f

i Well the answer is easy: If a hymn is 2 pages in length Iil must put it where it is side by side So you are not II turning the page in the middle of a word or note. Turn- ;

I ing a page while singing or playing an instrument

I can, at times be difficult, noisy and distracting.

IThere you have it-simple as that. Robin. .---_ .._ .._. __ .._ ..-.._.-_ .._ .._ ..---_ .._ .._--_ .._ .._ .._ ..-

!'p:)~D;;;t-f~~~;~~;f~dl~k1.:l~5~ pantry during this 1!CJ--" winter season. !

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Flowers sponsor 'I;'Fl~1and Coffee Hosts u,

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rD~;Fri~~~'~;wri~h-;Church; _ .. - .. - .. _ .. -",~ I want to thank you for your cards, calls,ithoughts and prayers following my foot surgery.IYou are the BEST.

IMary Jo Presley

.-_._--_ .._ .._--_.-----_._--_ ..- ..__ .__ ._-._ ..-,i Dear Wrigfit Cfiure/i; :i Sorry I nave been stou: in writing you.~5My lieaftfi is 1Wt improoinq Gut at 93 I can} t q-Ipect to 6eyoung again.'. Ii I 'wISfi to tlianta{[ of your for your many :Iexpressionsof sympatfiy in the passinq of 5ttanon. ~j CJliey haoe trulY meant a Iot to me. I

'Ilianlz:you all, CEtlie{ 'Voorhees ~: II :.._ .._.._..__._.._.._.._.._.__.._.._ .._ .._.._..l

GO TO: "wrightucc.com" to see the new website.It is still being edited but it is well under way.

Thanks to Trevor and Lisa for their great job.

FIJN NIGHT ATWRIGHT £81]8(;)1

S£I\TURDAY~.FEBRlJABY 20~7:00 P .!tl. IN THE

SO(;IAL BALL.Hosted this month b,' (;arol Rivers and

(;arl Van SylkeBring a sna~ to share and join the fun.•iUso bring idea~sfor hrillU"f' run nights.

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Stewardship Message from Carl Van Slyke

Buildings

"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you. n

Romans 15:7

In coastal Connecticut, where I currently live, February is a timealternately of freezing and mud. We are prone to sudden snow squalls orequally sudden thaws where just walking across a street can meanskirting mud puddles from melted snow and tha wing ground. Often inFebruary as Iwatch people enter the warm church building on a Sundaymorning, 1can actually see their shoulders drop and their bodies relax asthey shrug off cold or wet and enter the welcome warmth of om'sanctuary. For a little while at least, they can rest secure and dry beforetackling whatever the elements throw at us on any particular day,

It occurred to me that during the week between worship services,many other people come into om' building to find a place of safety andwarmth. Twelve step groups of various kinds, a PFLAG group, twocommunity choirs, La Leche, a community youth group, a program forthose who have recently been released from prison, children practicingand playing recitals and others, Then there are the people W110 comeseeking help, from food to counseling. Our presence on this busy citystreet comer has an impact on hundreds of people we often do not see onSunday, whose names we do not know. They, too, have a place inChrist's Church. They, too, are part of our congregation, and ourstewardship of this building is for all of us.

Rochelle A. Stackhouse is the Senior Minister of The Church of the Redeemer,United Church of Christ, New Haven Connecticut.

The same can be said for our Wright Churchbuilding. Numerous church and community groups useour building every week This is a part of our continuingministry in this place for the past 100 years.

Let us pray for our congregation and ourstewardship of God's resources, and also for everyonewho passes through our church's doors.

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UNITED CHURCH ~~\ J~OF CHRIST ~

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MEN'S FELLO,"lSHIP BREAKFASTSaturday, February 6, 8:30 AM

INVITING ALL MEN OF THE CHURCH

-:~J We want to urge all the men of the church to join us on Sailur-daymorning, February 6, at 8:30 AM, for our next breakfast and fellowshipprogram. This month, our own Carl Van Slyke will speak on a personaltheme entitled, "From Here To There And Life In Between""

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And, as usual, you will all be treated to a delicious breakfast.,Don't Miss It!

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HAITI EARTHQUi\KE RELIEF

Along with whole world, we have been shocked and heartbroken at the devastatingloss of life and property in Haiti. We all have seen online and on TV the many ways we canhelp. Please also know that all the resources of our Church's Outreach and EmergencyRelief Programs are hard at work raising funds and serving in person in Haiti.

If you would like to help financially, your gift to the nce's Haiti Earthquake ReliefFund will enable our Haitian and International and Ecumenical partners to offerimmediate emergency help, as well as long-term recovery and rehabilitation to the familiesand communities devastated by this tragedy.

Yon may either write a check to Wright Church, marked "Haiti Relief", and we'llget it to the appropriate place; or yon can make a check payable to the United Church ofChrist, marked for Haiti, and mailed to: Haiti Earthquake Fund, United Church of Christ,700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OR 44115-1100. Also, next month's annual One GreatHour Of Sharing Offering will most certainly be aimed at helping with this sadbumanitarian crisis.

For more information on what our Global l\'iinistries program is doing for Haiti,along with other denominations and Church World Service, go to uce.org,

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Notes From The Board

use whatever gift be has received to serve others". Takinginspiration from 1 Peter 4, I opened our board meeting with adevotion based on service to one another eWe thank the boardmembers for their service this past year? and \ve thank theincoming board members for their service this coming year.Your own gift may not be to serve as a board member, but usewhatever gift you have to serve one another 0 Thanking Godfor allowing us the gift of service? we conducted the business ofthe Church.

We have a web site, wrightucc.com, check it out. It is awork in process but the possibilities are limitless. For thosewho may not have web access5 let us show YOll our site on ourChurch's computer, If you have suggestions for content, pleasesee Lisa Cheney -Jorgensen"

Count down to 100 years, 10",10",.tO~ Our centennialcommittee has developed some wonderful events to celebrateWrights' first 100 years. There is something for everyone, Ifyou would like to help, see Trevor Makinson"

We look forward to your participation in the annualcongregational meeting. With your generous giving, anddedicated service from our Stewardship Committee, we winpresent a balanced budget~ \Ve invite your assistance ill}

transacting the business of the Church.

Serve with the strength God provides. lVlay God bepraised ..

Will Patterson, Board Chair

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February 2010Sunday Monday Tuesday

1-800< Club

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Wednesday Thursday Friday

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10:00 BUGS cleanup day-{jarden

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9:30 Adult Sunday Sch.10:15 Choir Warm up

10:45 Worship,Sunday School

Noon: FellowshipYouth Group

7 -Choir Rehearsal

7:00 Alanon-Alateen 7:00 All Church7:ooNk~1 I 7:00 Board of I Fun Night

Directors Meeting Social Hall

23 24 2S 26 2610:30 Morninglenten Bible StJdy

IVJright Church

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10:45 Worship,Sunday SchOOl

Noon: fellowshipYouth Group

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Wright Community Congregational ChurchUnited Church of Christ4821 Franklin RoadBoise, ID 83705(208) 343-0292

GREETINGS FROM THOSEWHO PLAN THE CENTRAL PACIFIC

CONFERENCE, UCC OUTDOOR MINISTRIESPROGRAMS!

As God through the "'jfl$J"co,:,tinued fellowship of ~ '. . ~

Chnst Jesus blesses your ::: 1'>life in 2010, may you find <>- •

your way to a summer ~.~camping program at one of

our two holy sites.

Two Great Locations with Two Great Programs!Take Note of the Camp Session You Want to Attend and

Place it on Your Calendar Now!

PILGRIM COVE 2010 CAMP SESSIONS DATES OF CAMPWORK WEEKEND. . . . • • • . . . . . • . • . . • • • . • . • . . • . . . .. • •• MAY 21-23MUSIC CAMP •.....•••.••••••••.....•..••..•••..•.•• JUNE 17-20PILGRIMSISOJOURNERS .....•••••...•.••.•..•..•.•.• JULY11.17

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Happy BirthdaysFeb. 2010

2-Stephanie Bastow3-Pete Busche7-Maxine Briggs9-Ethel Farnsworth11-Steve Robbins15-John Tauati

William Tauati18-Ron Apperson19-5ally VanderVeen20-Dale Ramsey25-Shirley Spiva27-Matt Gillmore

Happy AnniversaryFebruary 2010

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

Feb. 7:Greeters: Rita Hess & John Thomas

Flowers: Rita HessCoffee Hour:

Feb. 14:Greeters: Jerry & Agnes Schwarzhoff

Flowers: Tauati FamilyCoffee Hour: Tauati Family

Feb. 21:Greeters: Maxine Briggs & Joy Chapman

Flowers: Cad VanSlykeCoffee Hour:

Feb. 28:Greeters: Carol & Jerry Card

Flowers: Larry & Sandi GillmoreCoffee Hour: Gillmore Family