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From St. Peter U.C.C.

“Reaching Out With New Hope”Volume XXXII . . .9 September, 2013

CLEANUP TIME!Reporter: Rev. Lisa Hart

On July 17, a nice warm day in July, a group ofSt. Peter people went on a neighborhood walk andclean-up. We picked up trash in the area around thechurch, and along Broadway. See the pictures of thesign — we really do have an area marked as ours tokeep clean! Next clean-up day is October 9 at 6:30pm. If it’s raining that day we’ll postpone for aweek to October 16. This will have the area cleanfor our anniversary celebration and Wurstmart.

Thank-you to all those who helped in July: Nancy Borgmann, Norma Borgmann, MelindaGraham, Jeanette Storck, Jane Edmonson, Judy &Greg Reichenbacher, Mike & CathyChontofalsky, and Pastor Lisa.

SUMMER IS OVER SO. . .

The choir is back and will continue practicing onTuesday evenings beginning at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, September 8 is Rally Day withFellowship Time from 9:30 to 10:30 as part of thecelebration.

The E.R.M. Society will resume on Wednesdayevening, September 11 in the Fellowship Hall. Ath

potluck at 6:30 p.m. will begin the evening with abusiness meeting afterwards. Hostesses for thismeeting will be Connie Freels, Helen Niekrenz, andJane Brink. Plans will be finalized for the 11/13Guest Night with Barbara Kay in charge of theprogram. All ladies are cordially invited to attend anymeeting.

Church Women United-Centralia community willmeet on Thursday, September 26 at 9:00 a.m. in theth

Fellowship Hall @ the First United Methodist Churchfor a continental breakfast as served by the hostingladies. Devotions and a business meeting will followat 9:30 a.m. We welcome all women.

The Quilts of Love group that meets in ourFellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday ofthe month did not take the summer off. But, if thechange of season means you have more time wewould like to see you even if you can’t make it atnine. We each bring our own lunch and finish ourday around 2:00 p.m. You don’t have to use a sewingmachine in order to keep busy as we have severalother tasks. If you want to use a sewing machine,you don’t have to bring one as we have several onhand or if you prefer bring yours.

INDEX

Stewardship & Prayer Corners 2

Thank You 2

Pastor’s Column 3

Service Saturday & Fall Festival 4

150 Anniversary Potluck 5

Wurstmart Planning 5

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

Giving Totals for July 28 - Aug. 18, 2013

General Offering. . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,377.06

Parsonage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400.00

Change for Change.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.30

Refund of copyright license fee. . . . . 145.00

Donation - Confirmation Retreat fee. . 45.00

Donation - Curriculum.. . . . . . . . 25.00

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,058.36

GENERAL OFFERING YEAR TO DATE

(01/01/13 THROUGH 07/21/13)

Amount received. . . . . . . . . $ 44,834.22

(Does not include “Change for Change 2013”)

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

July 39 35

Aug. 4 7/50

Aug. 11 37

Aug. 18 31

Remember your Church in your will.A Gift that will last for generations

PRAYER CORNER*

Esther Campbell Ileen Castellari

Robin Cimera Bob Cohlmeyer

Luke Hammond Rev. Lisa Hart

Paul Kluthe Carter Rankin

Nellie Schlau Paula Sears

Don Storck Betty Telford

Jack Weible Curtis White

Brad Wolenhaupt Chris Wolenhaupt

*In accordance with HIPPA (It’s real name isHeath Insurance Portability Privacy Act.)requirements, the persons on the St. Peter prayer listhave requested, or given permission, for their namesto be included and published in the prayer list. Names will appear for 30 days unless the individualsor their immediate family request that they bemaintained on the prayer list for another thirty days.

Our Servicemen

Matthew Bratthauar David Harper

Chris Lyday Corey Schlau

Nathan Storck Cole Vehrs

Jared Vehrs Anna Walls

In Care Centers

Marjorie Nehrt Sandy Zinschlag

PLEASE HELP US UPDATE

If you know of someone who needs to be added ortaken off, please contact the church secretary, JudyReichenbacher, at the office 532-7124, and if noone is available, please leave a message.

Completing the list of July 2013 nursing homeworship assistants at Centralia Manor, these ladiesrepresented St. Peter Church in addition to myself onJuly 28th: Connie Freels; Jane Edmonson; HelenNiekrenz; Judy Reichenbacher; and JeanetteStorck (pianist). Thanks very much.

Norma Borgmann, Worship Leader St. Peter “Key Woman” for CWU

Special Thanks to the following persons whoassisted me in preparing and serving the VacationBible School evening meal and snacks on July 29th atthe 1st United Presbyterian Church: Nan Borgmann,DiAnn Caraker, Connie Freels, Melinda Graham,Judy Reichenbacher, and Verna Steinkamp.

Thank you to those (as known by me) whodonated money and/or provided food & drinks for the7/29 meal/snacks besides myself: Connie Freels,Melinda Graham, Barb Hill, Judy Luer, DorothyMurray, Duane/Helen Niekrenz, JudyReichenbacher, Edie Ruez, Verna Steinkamp, andJeanette/Don Storck.

Norma Borgmann, Meal Coordinator

Thank you to Rev. Orrin Johnson and his wifefor being with us on July 11 when Rev. Johnsonconducted our service.

Thanks to Rev. Lisa for wearing yet another “hat”as she filled in as accompanist on July18 in David

September, 2013 “Good News”

Stedelin’s absence. She also did her usual job ofconducting the service.

6 (Plastic) Crates Full+++!!!Yes, THANKS VERY MUCH to ALL of you

who donated school supplies for the students atHoyleton Children’s Home and Uni-PresKindercottage.

Once again, the St. Peter Faith Family trulyshowed support for these two Illinois SouthConference mission partners. Special thanks to mysister, Nan, for helping with the sorting and packingthe items as well as accompanying me to Hoyletonand East St. Louis on August 20th. (Just ask herabout what constitutes a reward for students).

Thank you again on behalf of the ERM Societyand the St. Peter’s Mission Team for making thisannual joint project such a success.

Norma Borgmann, ERM President

Friends,We are now halfway through the first year of our

“revitalization period.” I have been working with avision team consisting of Melinda Graham, JudyLuer, DiAnn Caraker, Norma Borgmann, andmyself. We meet at least monthly and work onsetting goals for the congregation of St. Peter UnitedChurch of Christ, as well as suggested actions forachieving those goals. We meet next Thursday,September 19th, 6:30 at the church. Would youpause wherever you are that evening and say a prayerfor our work?

We want the church to grow in numbers, butmaybe even more important is that we all growspiritually, grow in our relationship with God and ourenthusiasm for worshiping God together. You haveseen some of our ideas in action already: worship inthe park on the first Sunday of the month, and theclean-up- our- neighborhood day we held in August. We have bookmarks to hand out which list ourcontact information and ways to get involved at St.Peter. Pick up some from the table in the narthex togive to your friends who don’t have a church home.

This effort will take everyone in the congregation,and here are some ways you can participate:

1. PRAY for the church every day. Keep St.Peter constantly in your prayers. Join in the prayerchain which will be forming soon, to pray for othersand for the church.

2. Volunteer with others from St. Peter at therecycling center on October 12. Let the communitysee St. Peter’s congregation in action for the earth'shealth.

3. Come to clean up the community. We’ll jointo pick up trash on our section of Broadway and thearea around the church on October 9 (rain date oneweek later) to have our community looking good intime for our anniversary celebration and Wurstmart.

4. PRAY for the church every day. This monthpray for the teams and council as they prepare anannual budget.

5. Tell your friends about St. Peter and invitesomeone to come to church with you.

6. Watch for upcoming bi-monthly gatherings forthe purpose of preparing meals for our shut-ins.

7. PRAY for the health and well-being of St.Peter United Church of Christ.

Oh, did I forget to mention that everyone needs topray without ceasing for the church? Only withGod’s help can we become the church God wants usto be.

I am excited and honored to be part of thisrevitalization effort.

PRESENTATIONS MADE AUGUST 11


Stephen Chontofalsky was the only one thatwas able to be there to pick his up in person; TiffanyReichenbacher hasn’t figured out how to be twoplaces at once! (And if she figures out a way to do itI hope she lets the rest of us know how!)

Their thank you notes from both follow below.

I would like to thank my church family at St.Peter United Church of Christ for awarding me ascholarship. This is my senior year at SoutheastMissouri University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Iwill graduate in May 2014 with a double major inCorporate Communication and HospitalityManagement. This summer, I completed myinternship at Mount Pleasant Winery in Augusta,Missouri. I am also returning to work at the IsleCasino in Cape Girardeau as a server in the buffetrestaurant. Thank you again for all of your support.

Sincerely, Tiffany Reichenbacher

I owe St. Peter my utmost gratitude for giving methe scholarship award for the past four years. I amcompleting my Senior year at Southern IllinoisUniversity Edwardsville this fall and will graduate, ifall goes to plan, at the end of the Spring 2014semester. I am studying to get my bachelor’s degreefor Liberal Studies with an emphasis in film and TVproduction and a minor in Mass Communications. Iwant to direct films for a living and this educationI’m receiving is preparing me for that in a multitudeof ways. This is an extraordinarily competitive fieldand sometimes even the best work goes completelyunnoticed. As such, it is very nice to have people inyour corner, supporting what you are trying to do.That’s what St. Peter has done for me. The financialcontribution I have received from the church for thelast four years helps ease the pain of trying to payback college loans while working hard on filmswhich may pay me very little. But it’s what I love todo so I am going to pursue it. It means a lot that youall believe in me and I think about it often. In additionto helping finance my own education, I hope to passon the generosity you all have shared with me as Iwork with a friend on starting an online film festivalfor all aspiring film makers looking to be heard anddiscovered. Thank you again.

Yours, Stephen Chontofalsky

SURPRISE! FALL FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE

Reporter: Weekly Connection and Norma Borgmann,

Auxiliary-Boosters' Co-President

Get your hammers, paintbrushes and shovelsready for our upcoming Service Saturday at DuBoisCenter on Sept 21. This is a great opportunity to giveback to DuBois Center, a place that has touched somany lives in our community. The summer season iscoming to a close, but there are still plenty of fallactivities for which camp needs to look its best. Comeget a little dirty and share in the satisfaction thatcomes from donating your time and talents. Projectswill vary depending on the weather and the skills ofthose involved, so if you have a skill, such ascarpentry, let us know! Lunch, supplies, most toolsand good company are all provided. Every volunteermakes a big difference! Contact DuBois Center toreserve a spot for you or your group at 618-787-2202or [email protected].

The DuBois Center’s annual Fall Festival willbe held on Sunday, October 6 from 11:00th

a.m.-5:00 p.m. with many of the usual attractionscontinuing to hopefully attract a huge crowd of 4,000plus. This is the major fund-raiser for the Center asbudgeted to offset operating costs.

The “Country Store” will be located in the samespot by the Roadside Cottage, and the profitsbenefitting future campers and retreaters viascholarships too. However, the Dorcas Circle of St.Paul UCC Church-Nashville will be organizing theCountry Store this year with the hopes of havingmany persons helping in that area from otherchurches. The DuBois Center Auxiliary-Boosterswill conclude its ministry as a support organizationfor DuBois Center on November 10th –1:00 p.m.upon their 35th anniversary at the Original SpringsHotel in Okawville. (A-B members will receiverelevant info later).

However, I sure hope that persons whopreviously contributed food/cash and/or worked onpreparation days and/or for DuBois Center willcontinue doing so. A letter will be posted later onthe bulletin board summarizing the Store’s details.


Our church will host a “Bagging/Pricing” time onSaturday, October 5th at 9:30 a.m. in our church’sFellowship Hall (just like what we have donebefore). All workers certainly welcomed as well asany food and/or cash donations.

If you are able to help in the Country Storeduring a specific time on 10/6, please let me know. Iwill gladly convey that to the coordinators. (I will beworking the entire time at the Country Store as aconsultant on the day of the Fall Festival). All of theStore’s profits will be designated for futurecamp/retreat scholarships.

Also, there is a need for a themed basket(s) to beentered into the Silent Auction at the Fall Festival inthe Oak Lodge. All of this specific revenue isdeposited into the General Fund of DuBoisCenter—the same source for all of the food, vendors,and recreational fees. Please help to promote the 37 th

anniversary of DuBois Center's Fall Festival. Let’shope for nice weather!!

Just as a reminder, the finale of our church’s150th anniversary will be observed on Sunday,October 13 with Rev. Dr. Sheldon Culverth

preaching during the worship service. A potluckmeal will be served afterwards in the FellowshipHall. Some of you signed on the original reservationsheet as sent in the January letter—however, therewill be additional forms on top of the red RSVP boxon the narthex table.

You may also verbally tell Norma of your intentto be in attendance for the meal. This will give thecommittee an estimate for setting up the tables in theFellowship Hall. Just bring your favorite dish toshare with the others. Table service and beverageswill be provided.

Reporter: Norma Borgmann, Coordinator, on behalf of the

Special Events Team

Our Wurstmart is less than 2 months

away—Sunday, October 20th!! The big posterboardlisting all work areas and the various volunteers isnow in its place on the white 4 foot table by the eaststeps that go to the second floor (across from the bigbulletin board). Thanks to all who have alreadysigned up to work. However, there still are manyvacancies for workers. Last year, there were about 50different persons working to serve the dine-in andcarry-out German meal. This is the church’s majorfund-raiser to assist the General Fund.

A list for those willing to make a dessert(s) and/ordonate money will be displayed on the WM table,and please sign on the dotted line as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for providing the sweet treat tothis meal.

Also, soon the tickets will be available, and Iwould greatly appreciate some of you selling such inadvance. Just ask me for an envelope of tickets so Ican include you on my master list. In addition, if youare willing to display a poster or yard sign, please seeme too. Anyway to promote is appreciated.

Here is the timeline for the 2013 Wurstmart atChurch:

Thursday night, October 17 — 6:30 p.m. Setth

up of tables, including tablecloths, silverware pkgs,work areas, buffet tables, ETC.

Saturday morning, October 19 — 9:00 a.m. th

Preparing some food in advance, ETC.Sunday morning, October 20 — All workersth

are asked to be in their positions by 10:45 a.m. forprayer and words of gratitude. Some of you will havebeen busy for hours way before this gathering time.

Sunday afternoon, October 20 — 3:00 p.m. th

CLEAN-UP TIME in the kitchen and work areas,ETC.

Some of us will be busy preparing our dessertsduring the above “in-between” times.

I wanted you to know in advance of the extratimes regarding the Wurstmart so hopefully such willbe included on your calendar(s). Any questions, donot hesitate to contact me @ 533-1658 or 292-4617.

Thanking you in advance for your willingness tohelp at this year's Wurstmart.

JULY 15 COUNCIL MEETING SYNOPSISth

Present: Jim White, Cathy Chontofalsky,David Stedelin, Susan White, GregReichenbacher, Rev. Lisa Hart, DiAnn Caraker.


Absent: Judy Reichenbacher and Edie Ruez.The meeting was opened by President Jim

White.Jim W. noted that there were two emergency

repairs in July for air conditioning and plumbingrepairs. Funds were removed from the endowmentson May 20th to pay the balance of the buildingexterior work, as voted and approved by thecongregation on March 10 . There was anth

additional withdrawal in July for Rev. Hart’s contractand our OCWM for the second quarter of 2013 aspreviously approved by the congregation.

David S. compared the offerings against ourexpenses thus far and, for the year, we are about$6,000 short. Starting in May, the financial reportwill reflect this comparison monthly.

The Constitution and Bylaws changes werediscussed. A meeting to complete this was scheduledfor the Council for August 24 at 9:00a.m. at theth

church.The Council will need to formulate the 2014

budget at our scheduled September 9 meeting toth

present to the congregation at the October annualmeeting. The Ministry Team council representativeswere asked to review their budgets and have aproposal from their Ministry Team for the 2014budget.

Greg R. took care of changing our utilitiesprovider to get a better rate as approved in a specialcouncil meeting on May 22 .nd

Thermostat settings were changed for Rev. Lisaand Judy R’s offices to 77/78 degrees when they arehere in the mornings due to the 80 degree setting isvery sultry and stuffy in the offices.

The old flag pole that is no longer used waspreviously approved for removal at the November2011 needs to be removed. The Council discussedremoving it and Jim said he could do that and thenthe area could be made into a nice flower bed.

Jim W. reported that the leaks were repaired(hopefully) and that there is no longer any leaking inPastor Lisa’s office at this time.

A proposed change to the 2007 policy to the “Useof the Church Facilities by Non-Members” waspresented and discussed. The 2007 policy onlyaddressed weddings, so another form/policy wasmade by Jim W. and it was reviewed. Suggestionswere that language needed to be added regardingcancellations and refunds. Suggestions will bepresented at the next meeting.

The licensor requirements for copying music forthe bulletins were discussed. There is a possibleyearly fee for this including printing and/orenlarging. This was tabled and will be looked into sothat we are doing things ethically.

MINISTRY TEAM REPORTS:Congregational Care: The team voted to

advertise in the Sentinel's Balloon Fest supplementpage. It was noted that if the Grief Support Groupneeded anything, the team would take care of it. Newmembers Ken and Suzie Finke were welcomed onJune 30 .th

Missions: Scholarship applications are available. Recipients will be decided at the August meeting aftersubmission deadline. Lisa reported that an OCWMrepresentative will come to the August 1 worshipst

service to thank the congregation for ourcontributions.

Property: Yellow stripes were painted on thesteps and the parking lot. Several maintenance issuesarose such as the air-conditioning, plumbing in thebasement ladies bathroom.

Special Events: Helpers are needed for VacationBible School for St. Peter’s meal night on July 30th. Region 6 meeting will be held at St. Peter’s onAugust 25th at 4pm. The team will make coffee andtea and others need to bring salads and desserts. Lisaand Walt will provide meat. Rally Day will be onSeptember 8 with fellowship time. Educationalth

team will be asked to help. Wurstmart will be heldon October 20th with Norma Borgmann aschairperson.

Stewardship: An audit of the 2012 financialrecords of St. Peter was performed on May 23rd andit determined that procedures followed are proper.

150th Anniversary Committee: Anniversarybumper stickers are available for purchase. A banneris being planned to be made for the hallway and isstill in design phase. The final anniversarycelebration will be held on Sunday, October 13th. Rev. Sheldon Culver, conference minister, will beout guest minister for service. All guests andmembers will be invited for a potluck in theFellowship Hall at noon. The committee is lookinginto having a speaker following the meal.

The next Council meeting is scheduled forMonday, September 9th at 6:30pm.

Meeting adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer.


2013 LIST OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ETC. ASDONATED BY MEMBERS FROM ST. PETER

UCC CHURCH-CENTRALIATO UNI-PRES KINDERCOTTAGE

EAST ST. LOUIS

2 plastic crates with handles3 magnetic white dry erase boards6 coloring and activity books for Kdg.Variety of teaching aids for the young10 blunt scissors8 packages of jumbo crayons24 glue sticks9 large erasers5 packages of colored pencils1 package of highlighters (5)6 packages of ink pens29 pocket folders (no rings)1 package of colored mini post-its (10)2 large bottles of Sanitizer3 manuscript tablets (Gr. 1)6 plastic rulers1 package of large white envelopes (9x13) 5 Commercial Packages of nutritious snacks(individual wrapped)1 pink back pack (Princess)10 boxes of Kleenex (decorative)2 boxes of wide pencils for Kdg. (24)3 jumbo & 1 small packages of construction paper1 package of index cards12 packages of regular crayons (24)3 bottles of Elmer’s Glue8 packages of eraser caps (25)3 packages of colored markers6 packages of pencils (total=145)1 plastic pencil case with 6 pencils13 notebooks (wide ruled)1 jumbo package of assorted rubber bands1 container of Handi-Wipes5 boxes of paper clips (jumbo and small)2 girls’ shirts (purple & black)2 jumbo bags of miniature candies

2013 LIST OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES ASDONATED BY MEMBERS FROM ST. PETER

UCC-CENTRALIATO HOYLETON CHILDREN’S HOME

HOYLETON

4 plastic crates with handles 14 packages of lined paper (college ruled) 2 composition books42 1 subject notebooks2 pencil sharpeners3 packages of mechanical pencils7 packages of neon pencils (12) 6 packages of ink pens1 package of flairs3 bottles of Elmer’s Glue 12 packages of erasers caps (25 @)6 plastic rulers 1 container of Handi-Wipes1 package of colored mini post-its (10)1 large package of rubber bands (assorted)20 portfolios6 3-ring binders2 jumbo packages of construction paper2 5-subject and 3 3-subject notebooks11 pocket folders with holes1 pencil case1 package of lead fill10 packages of pencils (8)3 plastic 3-ringed pencil cases1 package of index cards42 glue sticks25 boxes of crayons (24 @)2 large bottles of Sanitizer2 magnetic white dry erase boards5 boxes of paper clips (jumbo and small)7 decorative pencils (used for rewards2 white-out dispensers

ST. PETER UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST318 WEST THIRD STREETCENTRALIA IL 62801(618) 532-7124. . . where God is still speaking,RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Sunday Schedule: Church School 9:30 am; Worship 10:45 amEmail: [email protected]

Rev. Lisa Hart, Designated MinisterJane Brink, Newsletter Editor

September 8(Second Sunday)

Fellowship TimeHelp celebrate the start of

the Fall ScheduleIn the Narthex

9:30 to 10:30 am

September 11(Second Wednesday)

Ladies join the ERMSociety for a “Welcome

Back” potluck at 6:30 pmin the Fellowship Hall

September 21(Third Saturday)

“Service Saturday” atDuBois Center

8:30-8:45 am concludeby 4:00 pm

October 5 & 65 is “Bagging Day” atth

St. Peter UCC

October 6Fall Festival at DuBois Center

October 13(Second Sunday)

Final Anniversary EventConference Minister

Rev. Dr. Sheldon Culverpreaching

Potluck to follow inFellowship HallTable Service &

Beverages provided

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