Volume 14, Issue 12

December 2015

God

is Still

Speaking,

L A K E V I E W

LAKEVIEW UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST8639 COLUMBIA ROAD ~ MAINEVILLE, OH 45039

PHONE: 513-683-2073 ~ FAX: 513-683-2032LAKEVIEWUCC@FUSE.NET ~ HTTP://WWW.LAKEVIEWUCC.COM

INSIDE

Church Office Hours

Office hours are Monday,Tuesday, Thursday andFriday from 9:00 am to3:00 pm.

Sunday WorshipServices

Worship services are heldat 10:0 am; Sunday Schoolat 10:00 am.

Communion is held on the1st Sunday of each month

FROM TODD’S DESK

A.I.M. / SONKA 2

Preschool 3

LUCC Productions 3

Executive Council 4

Treasurer’s Report 4-5 4-5

365+ Update 5

Behind the Scenes 6

Music Notes 6

Getting to Know You 7

Prison Ministry 8

Prayer Requests, Birthdays 9

Announcements/Events 10-13

Family Activities 14

Lakeview Calendar 15

Council / Committee Members 16

Lakeview’s Vision Statement 16

Annual Congregation Meeting 5

By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will breakupon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadowof death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:78-79 NRSV

It's December already and we all know what that means, and NO, I'm not justtalking about it being 'National Bingo Month' or observing NationalFlashlight Day (December 21). In our faith community, December brings tous the season of Advent leading up to the celebration of Christmas! Oh, thetraditions and the comfort that these seasons bring; opening the little doors onthe Advent calendar, the familiar old Christmas songs, the joy of being withfamily, the warm glow of the Yule log, the cookies and eggnog and...

While our memories and celebrations may be familiar and comfortable to us,the truth found in and around these Christmas narratives presents challenges -it challenged the world then and continues to challenge us today. For as weconsider these stories, we find a family targeted by a violent political systemforced to flee their home and seek safety and welcome in a foreign land. Wefind a couple without a home being turned away as they seek shelter. Wehear titles like 'Prince of Peace' and 'Light of the World' - radical language inan empire where those titles were reserved for the Roman Emperor.

The stories may be familiar to us, but we dare not let them become dull to us.This is a time that shook the very foundations of the world. This is not just afamiliar old story, but is part of THE STORY and if God is still speaking, wemust keep listening and asking 'What new images and understandings mightawait us?' 'What light is waiting to be shown forth and to guide our feet in theway of peace?'

As we celebrate 'National Flashlight Day' or as we light the candles on theAdvent wreath; as we consider the bright shining star and as we pass theflame on Christmas Eve at the candlelight service, may we be open and readyto hear and see where the light leads us.

'By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us.'As we journey together, may the light guide our feet into the way of peace!

God's Peace to You,

Pastor Todd

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The December mission is theChristmas Fund.

The Christmas Fund providesfinancial aid to retired and activeministers, as well as retired layemployees, their survivingspouses and children. TheChristmas Fund:

Provides bonus checks at Christmas to low-income retired clergy families and widowed spouses.

Supplements pensions of low income retired clergy and widowed spouses.

Provides emergency grants for financial crises in the lives of active and retired clergy.

Pays some health plan and insurance costs for disabled clergy.

Helps subsidize health plan costs for low-income retired clergy and lay employees.

In these times of economic hardship, contributions to this fund become even more critical for those who haveserved us and the U.C.C. For more information on this mission, see the A.I.M. bulletin board duringDecember.

During the month of September $1014 for collected for Shared Harvest.

Thank you for your generosity!

A.I.M.

Thanks From SONKA

As part of the United Church of Christ, we continue to live in 'covenant' with the wider church. Thisrelationship includes sharing our gifts of time, talent, and treasure with the Southwest Ohio/NorthernKentucky Association (SONKA), the Ohio Conference, and the national UCC setting through giving to OurChurch's Wider Mission (OCWM). Additionally, we participate in the four special UCC offerings each year.

At the SONKA Fall Gathering held in November, Lakeview UCC was recognized as one of seven churches inthe association that participated in three special categories:

Top 10 congregation in dollars given to OCWM

Top 10 congregation in per capita giving to OCWM

A 'Five for Five' congregation (participates in OCWM and thefour special UCC offerings)

Thank you all for your continued support and generous giving to thewider church!

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PRESCHOOL

As everyone knows, the Lakeview Holiday Craft Show was fun! The collaborative effort between the churchand school helped out local vendors, and provided some community spirit.

Our canned food drive for Kings Food Pantry was a great success. We also collected boxes from our studentsfor Samaritan’s Purse. These are sent to underpr ivileged children around the globe. It is fun to trackthese and see where they end up! Hopefully, we have made a child a little happier this Holiday season.

December is a busy month at Lakeview Preschool. The children will be celebrating Christmas Around theWorld and making presents for their parents. They will learn about other children’s Christmastraditions. The children will also be practicing and performing in their special Christmas program for theirfamilies. Hopefully, we will have a visit from the man in the Red Suit!!

Our Preschool Open House for the upcoming school year (2016-17) will beon Thursday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. Please tell family and friends whomay be interested. Tours are given by appointment during the weekdays.Just call 677-2288.

Merry Christmas!!Enjoy the season!

Kathy Abrell & theLakeview Teachers

LUCC Productions returns this holiday season with "A 1940's Radio Christmas Carol." It's Christmas Eve,1943, and the Feddington Players are broadcasting from a hole-in-the-wall studio in Newark, NJ, and set topresent their contemporary "take" on Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Whether it's the noisy plumbing, missedcues, electrical blackouts, or the over-the-top theatrics of veteran actor, but radio novice, William St. Claire,this radio show is an entertaining excursion into the mayhem and madness of a live radio show. St. Claire'sescalating foibles and acting missteps propel the show to a simultaneously comedic and heart-wrenchingdramatic climax: St. Claire has an on-air breakdown, and begins to connect his own life with that of theclassic Dickens tale. In order to "save the show," the company improvises an ending to Charles Dickens'classic as a film noir mystery, featuring a hardboiled detective, a femme fatale, and an absurd rescue of TinyTim (and the Lindbergh baby) from the clutches of a Hitler-esque villain named Rudolf! Faye Greenbergand David Wohl have written four delightful period songs for the Feddington Players, and swingarrangements of many Christmas standards. Seamlessly combining drama and comedy, heartbreak andhope, The 1940's Radio Christmas Carol will sing its way into your heart.

(Please see the flyer on page 11 for more information concerning dates, times and ticket prices.

ANNOUNCING ...

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Lakeview UCC ExecutiveCouncil Minutes

Meeting of Nov. 2, 2015

The meeting opened at 7:37 p.m. with the followingmembers present: Tom Bresko, Karen Baumann,Rosemary Ennis, Steve Friedhoff, Trent Miller andPastor Todd Peterson.

Agenda Item #1:

On behalf of Lakeview Preschool, Pastor Toddasked the council for permission to establish a“butterfly” garden on church grounds. This projectwill be directed by one of the pre-school’s teacherswho is in pursuit of a Master’s degree. ThePreschool staff and children will plant andmaintain the garden which will be designed to userain as the source of water minimizing any cost tothe church. Karen made a motion to permit theproject as requested, seconded by Steve and whichpassed unanimously.

Agenda Item #2:

Steve Friedhoff presented and discussed a detailedlist of “things to do” for a Scout clean-up scheduledfor Saturday, Nov. 7. Trent will chair the projectalong with five or six Lakeview members who willhelp supervise the Scouts.

Agenda Item #3:

Rosemary gave a current financial update. Based onthat information, Council agreed that at this point intime Lakeview is “in a good financial position butwill need a strong finish.” It has been amazing whathas been accomplished at Lakeview this past yearand Council is sincerely appreciative of thecongregation’s efforts.

A Lakeview budget for 2016 was discussed atlength. The council addressed what it feels arecertain goals necessary for continued growth anddevelopment at Lakeview. It also recognized theneed to keep costs as low as possible. Rosemary

moved to accept the proposed budget which wasseconded by Karen. The proposed budget passedunanimously.

The proposed budget will be included in thestewardship package which is scheduled to bemailed around Nov. 10. In this package, the budgetwill be in a “short-form.” As soon as possible, thelonger, much more detailed budget will becomeavailable for the congregation to study so that allmembers will be well informed and given plenty oftime to ask questions or for more clarification priorthe budget’s acceptance at the Januarycongregational meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Submitted by Tom Bresko,Executive Council Moderator

Treasurer’s Report November 2015(January 1-November 15, 2015)For a detailed reports – please look at the postingon the wall by Pastor Todd’s office & on the tablesin the Narthex.

For the year thus far:

INCOME

Envelope Income: $128,999

All Rents: $65,378

Rent: Preschool: $ 37,836 (Preschool does notpay during summer months – resumed payin Sept)

Rent – Harmony –$ 20,006

Total income: $197,340 (also includes OCWMdonations, loose collections, memorials & ways& means)

EXPENSES

Employee expenses: $72,421 (does not includePastor Todd’s pension – taking a long time toset up, does include his social security offset)

Office administration - $4,311 copier leases,office supplies

Building Administration: $63,200

Insurance: $12,068

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Electricity: $28,650 (summer & fall bills have beenfairly low)

Utilities: $4199

Janitorial: $13,404

Snow removal $1575

Lawn mowing $2060Mortgage: $39,667 (includes over $8,000 in

principal)

Repairs & Maintenance: $6813 (several expensiverepairs to heating/cooling)

Committees: $2205

TOTAL EXPENSES: $189,604

Net income: +$7,795

Numbers look better than a few months ago but thisdoesn’t reflect the November payroll yet which wasjust paid out by our payroll company.

Special notes: I transfer red 10,000 from savingsto checking to make sure we didn’t run short payingbills this fall.

Great thanks to those who stepped up while Iwas out relaxing in New Mexico for 6 weeks (if youcall traveling with 2 dogs & a cat relaxing…)especially to Karen Baumann. Also thank you toTrent Miller and Tom & Robin Bresko whopinch hit when Karen was also out of town!!

(PicturenearSilverCity, NewMexico.)

Respectfully submitted,Rosemary Kolks EnnisTreasurer

PS – Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you haveany questions, suggestions etc.!!rosemaryennis@icloud.com &/or 513-265-2579

Thank you to everyone that has given a pledgecard toward the 2015 stewardship campaign,“Blessed to be a blessing.” We are truly blessed atLakeview with faithful members and friends whostepped up to meet the needs of the church. Wehave received 40 pledges for a total of $145,217for the operating expenses.

If you would like to make a pledge to Lakeview,please pick up a card from the table in the narthexor see me.

As 2015 draws to a close, I would like to thankeveryone who has made it a successful financialyear for Lakeview. In January we presented adaring budget to the congregation and steppedout in faith to add the mortgage payments to theoperating budget. We also added Todd as ourfull-time pastor just a few months before. Howgrateful I am as the outgoing past-moderator/pastpresident of council for all that everyone hasdone to make Project 365+ a success.

As we look forward to the new year of 2016,may we “Let Our Light Shine” throughout ourchurch, our community, and our world in thename of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

And Merry Christmas!

Karen BaumannPast Moderator/Past President

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LUCC CONGREGATION/FOUNDATIONANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting for theLakeview congregation and theLakeview Foundation meetingwill be on Sunday, January 17immediately after the worshipservice. In case of bad weather itwill be rescheduled for Sunday,January 24.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT LAKEVIEW

Have you ever noticed something that needs to be done at church and wondered if itis anyone’s responsibility? The chances are it is one of hundreds of “unassignedtasks.” The Lakeview UCC budget is small and stretched thin. We are heavilydependent on volunteers. There are many things that get done by those who quietlydo them, most likely having never been asked by anyone or acknowledged byanyone. If you are aware of people who do things like this, please let Lois know sowe can make others aware in The Link.

Chris Ennis and Keith Vogler serve on the Lakeview ExecutiveCommittee as Facilities Coordinators. In that capacity there is a lot ofwork that goes on behind the scenes like fixing broken locks, patchingholes in the plaster, repairing the pews, trouble-shooting the HVACsystem, etc. Basically, they do at Lakeview what you do to maintainyour own homes, sometimes on an emergency basis. They are theLakeview handymen! If you notice something that is in dis-repair, feelfree to let one of them know or contact Lois in the church office, who hastheir numbers on speed-dial. Thanks, guys, for ALL you do!!

Christmas Choir

Are You a Singer?

We Need You!

As the ChancelChoir busilyprepares for theholiday season, wewould love to haveyou join us!

If you would like to sing with the choir forthe Advent and Christmas seasons, pleasejoin us on Wednesday evenings at 7:30. Allare welcome, but we could especially usesome additional tenor and bass voices! Ifyou have any questions please see ChrisEnnis or Barb Face.

From the staff at Lakeview, we wish youand your family a very Merry and

Blessed Christmasand a

Happy and Healthy New Year!!

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU ….This month we continue introductions of those who chose to covenant inmembership with LUCC on October 4, 2015.

Virginia Bishop has a connection with Lakeview that dates back to heryouth. She and her family attended St. Paul’s Evangelical and ReformedChurch in Fosters before that church merged with other churches in the areato eventually become Lakeview UCC. Life got in the way of regular churchattendance until she decided to return to “her” church in March, 2015. (Herdaughter was married at Lakeview in 1995, and she attended a few timeswhen Dave Schwab was the pastor. She has always considered Lakeviewher church.)

Virginia was born in Blue Diamond, KY, near Hazard. When she was 7 her father got a job at FisherBody, and the family moved north to Mason. Virginia graduated from Mason H.S. She worked as a telephoneoperator in the early 60’s, in the days before direct dialing, when the operator placed the call for customers.She married in 1963; but in 1965 when her daughter, Melissa, was just 5 months old, her husband was killed inan auto accident. She remarried in 1970 and had a son, James. She has been single since 1980. Melissa ismarried and lives in Columbus. James is single, and lives with Virginia. She has no biological grandchildrenbut has a “surrogate” grandson, Brandon, in Columbus. (Brandon is a neighbor of Virginia’s daughter.)Virginia had one brother , now deceased.

After Virginia’s divorce she went to work for McDonald’s, first working part-time and then, after variouspromotions, she was named manager of the restaurant in Wilmington. She was managing the LebanonMcDonald’s at the time of her retirement in 2008, the culmination of a 29 year career with Ronald McDonald.Virginia is a graduate of “Hamburger University” in the Chicago area. (That is no joke!)

Virginia lived in Mason from the age of 7 until 2006, when she moved to a house off Butterwor th Roadin Maineville.

In retirement Virginia has enjoyed spending time with her longtime friends, going out to eat or to the movies.She travels to Columbus quite often to visit her daughter and son-in-law and her surrogate grandson.

Virginia knew that she wanted to renew a connection with a church family but found it somewhatdifficult to take the step of returning to church. In March she took that step through Lakeview’s doors and hasrarely missed a Sunday since then. Virginia says that she found a very caring atmosphere at Lakeview, thefamily atmosphere that she was seeking. She finds Pastor Todd very engaging as well. She has served as aGreeter on Sunday mornings several times and is looking forward to being involved in some of the outreachwork that Lakeview does through AIM. She has attended the Just for Lunch outings as well.

Welcome back to Lakeview, Virginia!! ~Submitted by Linda Overholt

“Christmas is not as much aboutopening our presents as openingour hearts.”

~ Janice Maeditere

“Expectancy is the atmospherefor miracles.”

~Edwin Louis Cole

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By Sue Anderson

By the #from an Ohio prison

Every visiting day he shavesand stands by the doorwaiting for a pass to arrive -but just like last week,the pass does not come.

When night falls, once again,he stand by his cell door,waiting for a letter to arrive,to let him know he’s not forgottenand someone cares.

“Do you have a letter for me?”he asks the guard, who only shrugs,and walks on by. He can’t admit it,but you can see it in his eyes,he knows he is alone & unwanted.

He has come to learn thatbeing alone and unwanted is the worstdisease any human can experience.For other diseases there are medicinesbut none, none at all for being unwanted.

Unless there be willing hands to serveand a caring heart that lovessurely this diseasecan never, ever, be cured.Why do I write such sad words?

Because you see, I am he,the man standing by the door.I am in prison now, and so it seems,my name and Iare important no more. (signed #384353)

A Lighthousefrom a North Dakota prison

Here I sit in a prisonAlone in the darkYet here before me I seeA lighthouse giving me hope.

Not in real life thoughOn a card from a friendA friend I never metOnly by letters do we talk.

Each letter bringing hopeThat one day we’ll meet.I will keep this hopeNo matter the outcome.

I dream and plan -Sometime I want to meetThis person who has givenHope to so many.

Even tho’ not knowing themBefore they first wrote her.You are a friend to so manyGiving emotional support.

For all your care,For all you do,For the blessing you -Thank you for being a friend.

(written to/for my friend Zoe, whoalso writes to prisoners.)

My thanks to the 43 friends who signed a Christmasnewsletter page for 160 prisoners, and to those who gave260 stamps to help “Companions” in their prison work.Thank you for your support of our LUCC Prison Ministry!

God bless us every one! Merry Christmas!!

PRAYER REQUESTS

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Wanda Abney (H)

Jane Allemang (H)

Willa’s father, Bill Bailes (H)

Karen Baumann’s mother, Beatrice Baumann (H)

Sarah McOsker’s Grandmother, Rosemary Beleña (H)

Emily Cooper’s Grandmother, Rose (H)

Cindy Wood’s brother-in-law’s sister, Linda Corbil (H)

Carol Grady’s friend, Nancy Cushman (H)

Sheila Faulkner (IHN Office Manager),

Marie Hupert (H)

Cindy Prows’ nephew, Christopher Johnson &family (L)

Cindy Prows’ niece, Susan Johnson (PS)

Paula Seward’s sister, Kelly (H)

Cami Kokenge (H)

Shannon O’Connor’s friend’s father Ed Kusnerak (R)

H-Health Issues • L-Life Decisions • M-Military • R-Recovering PS-Personal Safety

Lee Kirch’s sister, Jane Lally (H)

Peggy Crews’ mother, Amanda Lorig (R)

Pam Massung’s brother-in-law, Jamie Massung (H)

Pasm Massung’s mother-in-law, Louise Massung (H)

Tom McCormack (R)

Ruth Gross’ grandniece, Meredith (H)

Maria O’Brien (H)

Pam Massung’s aunt, Ellen Pesce (H)

Deb Rufner’s friend, Janet Pierce (H)

Alli Rettman (H)

Carol Grady’s friend, Bill Rusche & Family (C)

Sue Anderson’s nephew’s wife, Shakanahana (H)

Amabel Traylor (H)

Jerry Vitek (H)

Joan Vitek (H)

Keith Vogler’s friend, Mike Wolf (L)

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYSDecember 13

Kay Alkire

December 15Ralph Abel

December 17Margie Tate

December 20Robby Peterson

December 23Molly StehnJason Daily

December 29Linda CrawfordKathy Sandman

December 30Rob Schorry

December 31Chuck McOsker

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Lakeview on Saturday,December 5 from 9 a.m. tonoon, or on Sunday, December 6from 9 a.m. to the end of theservice. We will be collectingthe items in the ChristianEducation Kitchen area. Theywill then be taken toWashington UCC on Monday,December 7. There will be asign-up for anyone interested inbeing an ‘escort’ at WashingtonUCC on Sunday, December 13.You will help families to shopfor their Christmas items fromamong the donations. What awonderful way to share Christ’slove this holiday season!

HELP STRENGTHEN YOURCHURCH!! PACT isLakeview’s Pastoral RelationsCommittee. PACT is anacronym for” Pastor andCongregation Team.” Theoverall goal of PACT is to fostera healthy church by encouragingopen and honest communicationbetween Lakeview members andthe pastor. PACT exists to serveas a conduit of ideas andinformation from thecongregation to the pastor.

Current members of PACTinclude Pastor ToddPeterson, Benny Anderson,Tom Burkett III, Rob Fite,Laura Friedhoff, LindaOverholt, and LoisWestpfahl. We want to hearwhat’s on your minds aboutboth the strengths andweaknesses you experienceand witness in the pastor/congregation relationship atLakeview UCC. Let us hear

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LUCC’S BREAKFAST:There is a monthly breakfastat the Golden Corral wherefellowship is fostered. Everyone is welcome. We meet at8:00 a.m. on the first Saturdayof each month at the GoldenCorral on Mason MontgomeryRoad by Fields-Ertel.

QUILT WITH US … Wemeet Wednesdays 10-12 noonin Rm 8. We finish new quilttops and also restore well wornquilts. Proceeds go toLakeview. Need moreinformation? Call 683-2073.Join us, new members arealways welcome!

JUST FOR LUNCH: The nextluncheon will be atO’Charley’s located on 5262Fields Ertel Road on Thursday,December 10 at 12:30 p.m.Those wishing to carpool orhave any questions should callJoyce Lohstroh at 513-899-1981. There is a sign-up sheetin the hallway by the churchoffice. Hope to see everyonethere!

LAKEVIEW LUNCH ANDLEARN: There will be noLunch and Learn inDecember. Enjoy the manyholiday activities available,both at church and in thecommunity. See you inJanuary for the next Lunchand Learn.

SANTA’S HELPER: Pleasebring your donations to

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from you! We believe thatGod is Still Speaking atLUCC. God may speakthrough any of you.

PACT meetings are held at least4 times each year. Our nextmeeting is on December 2.

Contact any member of PACTto let us know what’s on yourmind. PACT members wearblue name tags at church.

INTERFAITH HOSPITALITYNETWORK-VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIES: Alongwith 35 other localcongregations and churches,Lakeview UCC works withIHN to provide meals,hospitality, and support tohomeless families from WarrenCounty as they seek to build abetter life. Here is your chanceto serve, as volunteers areneeded at ResurrectionLutheran Church in Lebanonon Thursday, January 21, 2016.

We need two people to serve asEvening Hosts from 5:40 til8:45 p.m. You will get to helpset up dinner, help clean upafterward, and then get achance to play, talk with, andget to know the guests andtheir children.

If you would like to volunteer,or if you are interested but havequestions, please contact EllenAbel and she would be happyto help. You can email her ateba1016@cinci.rr.com or callher at 513-967-5022 (cell) or513-683-9095 (home).

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

CHRISTMAS EVE AT LAKEVIEW'Tis the season', so please plan to gather with us for

worship, celebration, and fellowship at Lakeview on Christmas Eve.

7:00 p.m. A Service of Lessons and Carols for the Whole familyWe will be celebrating Christmas Eve with a service of 'Lessons andCarols'. Special music will begin at 6:30 and at 7:00 we will gatherfor lots of singing, music, candle light, and a special time with thechildren. This is a wonderful time of celebration for the whole familyas we worship and rejoice!

11:00 p.m. A Service of Candlelight and ContemplationLater in the evening, we will be entering into a quieter time ofcelebration with singing, special music, readings, and some time forquiet reflection. We hope you will join us for this time of worship andcontemplation through candlelight, prayer, and song.

LU C C P r o d u c t i on s p r o u d l y p r e s e n t s

A 1940’s RadioChristmas Carol

Book by WALTON JONES

Music Composed & Arranged By DAVID WOHL

Lyrics By FAYE GREENBERG

TICKETS $5LUCCProductions@gmail.com

December 11th & 12th 7:30 p.m.

December 13th 2:30 p.m.

December 18th & 19th 7:30 p.m.(in Lakeview’s Sanctuary)

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Poinsettias for Christmas 2015If you would like to order Poinsettias this year, please fill out this form and place it in the offering plateor mail it to the church office.

Those ordering poinsettias for this season are reminded that they are welcome to take their selectionhome with them after the Christmas Eve service.

DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6

Make checks payable to Lakeview UCC

I/We would like to order:

____ 6 ” pot Poinsettia at $9 each = _______

____Red ____ White

_____ 8” pot Poinsettia at $15 each = ______

____Red ____ White

Poinsettias(s) given in honor of::____________________________________________________

Poinsettia(s) given in memory of:__________________________________________________

Poinsettia(s) donated by: _____________________________________________________

(This is how your name will appear in the bulletin)

OR

In lieu of flowers, I would like to make a living legacy gift of $_____________ to the LakeviewFoundation. (Make separate check payable to Lakeview Foundation)

In honor of: ___________________________________________

In memory of: _________________________________________

Donated by: ___________________________________________

(This is how your name will appear in the bulletin)

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GIFTS TO THE MANGER COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS MINISTRY

Sunday, December 13, Washington UCC will provide over 100 area families with gift items andsome basic necessities. They hope to give each child (about 350) an outfit, socks, underwear,gloves, hat and a few toys. Each family will receive a food box. The Christ child was born inpoverty and gifted by the magi. What better way to celebrate his birth than to do the same for thesechildren of God!

PLEASE NOTE AND READ CAREFULLY! Because of generosity shown in the past, aninventory of gifts has been accumulated from year to year. Thus, there is an abundance of somesizes in clothing and underwear. Please follow the request guidelines as closely as possible. In thisway, Washington UCC can be better stewards of your generous giving. Any questions can bedirected to Pastor Pam at 513-541-7757.

UNDERWEAR: Gir ls sizes 4 and 12 and ladies sizes 5, 6 and 7 are needed. Boys sizes mediumand large and mens size small boxers (no briefs, please).

SOCKS: Gir ls ankle socks sizes 4-10 (colors) and 9-11 (white and colors), and boys sizes 6-9,toddlers, and mens large.

INFANTS: Sizes 0-3 month and 18 month girls and boys clothes are needed, as are diapers in allsizes.

CLOTHING, GIRLS: Gir ls sizes 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16 and Junior sizes 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13.Jeans, sweatpants and tops are preferred.

CLOTHING, BOYS: Boys outfits in sizes 3, 10, 12, 14, and teen boys pants/shir ts sizes small,medium, large, and XL.

GLOVES, HATS, SCARVES: All sizes (please no stretch gloves).

TOYS: Toys are needed for all ages--especially for teens (toiletries, jewelry, hand held videogames, CD players, anything electronic--these things are very popular). Infant toys, ethnic babydolls, Barbie clothes are all popular.

SPECIAL REQUESTS: Please, no violent games or toys. Do not wrap gifts, but wrappingsupplies can be included with your donations.

Gifts should be brought to Lakeview on Saturday, December 5 from 9 a.m.– noon, or Sunday,December 6 from 9 a.m. to the end of the service. They will be brought to Washington UCC onMonday, December 7. There will be a sign-up for anyone interested in being an ‘escort’ atWashington UCC on Sunday, December 13 at around 1 p.m. You will help families to shop for theirChristmas items from among the donations. What a wonderful way to share Christ’s love thisholiday season!

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DO YOU KNOW WHO’S ON YOUR COUNCIL?

Lakeview’s Mission: We are a people called by God to intentionally welcome,nurture and send, so that we can grow God’s church.

Lakeview’s Vision: Reaching Out Through God’s Spirit byInvolving, Serving and Learning

Active Mission-Meeting the needs of others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INVOLVING, SERVING, LEARNING

Social Justice-Creating change to serve others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INVOLVING, SERVING, LEARNING

Performing Arts-Inviting others to the “party” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INVOLVING, SERVING, LEARNING

Spiritual and Life Journeying-Preparing ourselves and others to live out the

benefits and challenges of a Christian life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INVOLVING, SERVING, LEARNING

StaffPastor*

Todd Peterson

Director of Music*Barb Face

Childcare*Corey Nieman

Executive CommitteeModerator/President*

Tom Bresko

Vice Moderator/ V.P.Trent Miller

Past Moderator/Past PresidentKaren Baumann

TreasurerRosemary Ennis

Secretary (Recording)Cindy Prows

Facilities CoordinatorChris EnnisKeith Vogler

Additional Elected PositionsFinancial Secretary

Steve & Janet FriedhoffPACT Committees Members:

Linda OverholtLois WestpfahlLaura FriedhoffBenny AndersonTom Burkett IIIRob Fite

Standing Committees (contact person):A.I.M. (Action in Mission)

Leslie BrinkmanChristian Education

vacantFellowship

Steve FriedhoffMembership and Publicity

Ruth McCormackMusic

Chris EnnisWorship

Lollie Kasulones

Additional Committees & Teams (contacts)Publicity Team Chair

VacantStewardship

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