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May 6, 2009

The Great Falls Interfaith Association is sponsoring its 11th Annual DIAPER SUNDAY on Sunday, May 10th.  OurUCC Church joins with CUMC in this Mother's Day project. A crib is in the Narthex in which to put diapers or any other baby item you would like to contribute (such as baby wipes).  An $8.00 donation would also be appreciated and would go towards the purchase of diapers.  Items collected will be distributed to those in need through Opportunities, Inc. and St. Vincent de Paul.  Let's not forget the innocent ones who don't always have a choice but certainly deserve a chance.                                                             

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS & ROOM PICK UP

   HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Children begin in Worship on May 10 and then go to the following rooms to continue exploring the Garden of Eden.

            Pre-School          Room 2      Lisa Machuga

            Grades K-1         Room 2      Lisa Machuga

            Grades 2-3          Room 4      Christeen Collins

            Grades 4-5          Room 3      Heather Lucero

            Middle School    Room 7      Tammy Townsend

    Vacation Bible School is June 8-12 from 9:00 A.M.- noon.  It promised to be ?mountains' of fun for all!  Camp EDGE will focus on Experience + Discover GOD Everywhere.  Registration forms are included with this newsletter and are also in the narthex.  Please return them to church when you have filled them out.  Friends and neighbors are welcome.  Remember, there is no charge for VBS, thanks to the generosity of the Bertsche Memorial Fund.  If you would like to teach or have an older student who would like to help, please call Bonnie Warren at 453-4316 or 727-1380.

     Camp Mimanagish information and registration forms are in Fellowship Hall and the Christian Ed office.  This has always been an experience of a lifetime for children!

 

 

YOU ARE OFFICIALLY CALLED TO THE 119th ANNUAL MEETNG

Let this serve as the official call to our congregation's 119th Annual Meeting, being held on Sunday, May 17th at 10:30 A.M. in Fellowship Hall. Brunch will be served by our Fellowship Board and we will receive reports, elect officers and board members, vote for the 2009-2010 budget, as well as conduct old and new business, including a proposed by-law amendment clarifying responsibilities for non-budgetary expenditures. CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING.  The annual meeting of the Memorial Fund Corporation will be held immediately following.  We look forward to seeing you there. 

ATTENTION MEN!  YES, MEN!

A men's group is being formed with its first luncheon on Thursday, May 14, 11:30 A.M. at Good Eats Coca Cola Room

(801 2nd Ave. N)

 

 

Rev. Jim Petersen's Bible Study meets on Sunday, May 10th at 11:00 A.M. and on Wednesday, May 13th at 12:00 P.M. for session eight of the Eclipsing Empire DVD, Ethics.  

 

 

 

 

OUR 2009 GRADUATING CLASS

Thank you to the Christian Education Board for hosting this year's Graduation Breakfast last Sunday.  We enjoyed having our seniors present.  Photos of the group may be viewed online at www.greatfallsucc.org.  Graduating from our church this year are:

     Corey Fisher; going on to an art school

     Eric Johnson; going to U of M, Missoula

     Halley Morrison; going to WSU, Pullman

     Annie Petersen; seeking local employment

     Jaimee Tierney; going to MSU, Bozeman, nursing

     Jonathan Woods; enlisting in the Air National Guard

        CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

 

SPECIAL YOUTH EVENTS

(in addition to the regular Wednesday night youth group)

 

CHAOS NIGHT is this Friday, May 8, 7:30-10:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church (610 2nd Ave. N)  for grades 6-12.  Parent volunteers are needed.  Please call Kristen if you can help, (406)360-6040.

 

END OF YEAR BBQ, Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 P.M.  Stay tuned for more information

 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

We are happy to report that Council officers, Memorial fund, Joint Facilities, Business Affairs, Church Growth, and the Worship Board are full.  We are still waiting to hear from you to fill openings on Christian Education, Christian Service, and Fellowship boards. Step up!  Please call Janet Koostra at 727-8443.  Thank you.

 

PARLIAMENTARIAN NEEDED AT THIS YEAR'S ANNUAL MEETING.  CALL JANET KOOSTRA IF INTERESTED, 727-8443.

 

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all who attended our Columbarium Dedication Ceremony last Sunday.  About 100 people were gathered for a most touching ceremony that included the inurnment of Christopher Barber, Wally Floen, and Ernie Mathews.  Thank you to those who have purchased niches. Niches are still available.  If you are interested in purchasing a niche, please contact one of the Columbarium Board members:  Nick Cetto, Bonnie Lane, and Willy Heupel.

 

 

Thank you to all who have responded so generously and quickly to our second pledge request.  We have received 31 new and revised pledges totaling $16,748.  Thank you for your stewardship thus far.  We now have 170 pledges (exceeding last year's 168!) totaling $215,266 for an average pledge of $1,266.  We are still short $9,000 but thankfully, we're a whole lot closer. It's not too late if you wish to prayerfully consider one of two things:  1) Can you increase your 2009/10 pledge?  2)  Can you pledge for the 2009/10 church fiscal year if you have not already done so?  Pledge cards may be mailed or you can call the office and let Holly know your intentions.

 

A LETTER FROM OUR GENERAL MINISTER AND PRESIDENT

Dear Colleague:

 

      Enclosed is a certificate recognizing your congregation as a Covenant Keeper church in the United Church of Christ. 

      As General Minister and President of your United Church of Christ, I write to congratulate you!  Your church can be proud of your giving to Our Church's Wider Mission.  In these challenging economic times- which may be the church's finest hour- we commend you for your commitment.  Together our gifts enable us to actively welcome the stranger, fight poverty, take courageous stands on controversial issues- all the while tending to the Gospel to spread the Good News, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and shelter the homeless.

      With your gifts to Our Church's Wider Mission, we grow into a united voice for change, strengthen missionaries worldwide, and lift struggling churches with support for pastors or buildings. We provide UCC resources for worship, stewardship, and evangelism.  And through Our Church's Wider Mission, we become a voice for justice in our communities and our global family.

      All of this takes financial support.  The Covenant Keeper program emphasizes the value of standards of giving while respecting that congregations have different capacities and all should know that their contributions count.

      Thank you for your good work in support of the United Church of Christ- and in setting an example for others.  And, above all, know that my prayers are with you.

 

Sincerely yours,

John H. Thomas

General Minister and President                          

                               God Is Still Speaking,

(the certificate is in the conference room for those who are interested in seeing it)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     2009 Camp Mimanagish Schedule

             

May 16-17                   Camp Opening               

May 22-25                   Family Camp                  $35 youth/$50adult                   

June 5-7                       Young Adults Camp       $75

June 14-20                   5/6 Grade Camp             $230

June 30                        Seasoned Adults              $25

July 7-11                      3/4 Grade Camp             $160

July 12-18                    7/8/9 Grade Camp          $230

July 19-25                    10/11/12 Grade Camp     $220

July 26-28                    Grandparents & Me       $35 youth/$50 adult

July 31- Aug. 3             Women's Retreat           $120

August 7-9                   Men's Retreat                 $90

October 2-3                 Camp Closing

 

 For more information, please visit the website

 www.campmimanagish.org

or stop by the office for a brochure!  Keep in mind that the Bertsche Memorial Fund pays half of the registration fee for youth campers from the Great Falls UCC!

Adult counselors are always needed to make the

camping season successful.

Janet Koostra is directing the 3/4 Grade Camp.