THE WRIGHT UPS

September 2014 edition

NOVEMBER 2014 ISSUE

Dear loved ones of Wright,

Happy Thanksgiving month! This time of year we are called to celebrate gratitude. Our

church has many things that should inspire our thanks. Most importantly our wonderful, loving and

caring spirit. My short time here I have witnessed how this community supports each other in

challenging times. When people have been ill folks have called, brought meals, and offered

prayers. We have been there for one another through loss and uncertainty. The willingness to come

together when life is hard is a blessing. Let us give thanks for such saintly behavior.

I want to share gratitude for the first 5 months of ministry with Wright. I am grateful this is

my first call. The church’s love and welcome have been genuine. There is an authentic openness to

conversation and fellowship. The care I have seen folks have for one another is truly inspiring.

There is also respect and a willingness to exchange ideas. We are also blessed with the energy and

embrace of creativity. I am thankful for the many people who have preached, led worship, prayed,

come to worship, contacted those in need, those who have cleaned our building, cooked, led small

group projects, and the list goes on.

My greatest gratitude for these Divine given gifts is their guidance and comfort. I know we

have had concerns about our sustainability and future. I myself have asked daily how do we grow

Wright? This becomes a scary question when you look at contemporary trends, and the shrinking of

faith communities. Our love relieves my concerns. The energy and willingness many have shown

has filled me with hope. Every time I witness it or it touches me I am filled with great optimism.

We must take this gratitude and build. Let us be thankful. Let us also pray that we continue

sharing the feast and love of life. We are not where we want to be, yet. We still seek growth in our

music department, youth program, adult programs, and staff. The seeds are being sowed and the

field tilled. The foundation is laid. This is reason to be thankful. It is also a reminder that we must

continue our faithful work. The work continues as we complete our stewardship campaign on

November 9, and gather for our all congregational meeting Nov. 30.

CALL TO ALL--CONGREGATIONAL MEETING—November 23

This will be where we form the blueprint for our upcoming year. We will take a look at all

the gifts we have offered during the stewardship campaign and throughout the year. We will also

look at our dreams and hopes for the church. These will guide us to discuss and decide on how we

focus our energy, ministry, and love over the next year. We will also discuss potential changes to

the constitution and introduce officers. This is our faith in concrete action. Our love is our energy,

and God, Christ and the Holy Spirit are our guides.

Whatever we build, as long as love is our core, it will be a beautiful tribute to the God.

Wright Congregational United Church of Christ

4821 Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83705 Office: Tues-Thurs 9-Noon and 1-3:00

208-343-0292 email: church@wrightucc.com web: wrightucc.com

NOVEMBER Worship Team Lay Worship Leader Clay Shockley 11-2 & 16; Jim Morrow 11-9,23,30 Ushers Carol Rivers, Robin Canning, Anne Schnebly, Mary Pond Care Givers Syl Apperson Altar Care Anne Schnebly Communion Servers Carl Van Slyke, Carol Rivers, Kim & Mike Smith

Date Greeters Altar Flowers Coffee Hosts

Nov. 2 Frank & Jama Capshaw Anne Schnebly

Nov. 9 Dale & Mary Ellen Parsons Dale & Mary Ellen Parsons Jane Penrod & Dolores Wallace

Nov. 16 Dawn Faye Phebus & David Matte

Jerry & Carol Card All Church Potluck

Nov. 23 Dale & Betty Ramsey Mike & Kim Smith

Nov. 30 Deb Carlson & Lois Wade Baxter's in celebration of Dwains birthday

Shockley's in celebration of Johns

birthday

AS OF THIS WRITING THESE WERE THE SIGN UPS

November Birthdays

Nov. 5-John Patterson; Nov. 8- Don Miller; Nov. 9-Rev. Drew Terry; Nov. 10-Susan Busche; Nov. 12-Lois Taylor; Nov. 16-Harry Tielmann; Nov. 17-Maxine Palmer;

Nov. 22-George Miller; Nov. 26-Jane Penrod; Nov. 28- Marilyn Carmen; Nov. 29-Dwain Baxter; Nov. 30-John Shockley

November Anniversaries

Nov. 11-Jennifer & Trevor Makinson; Nov. 15-Carol & Jerry Card;

Nov. 23-Bob & Kathy Smith; Nov. 25-Bob & Janine Balfour;

Nov. 29-Rick & Chris Watson

Keep Our Food Pantry Stocked

for the Winter Our pantry needs our help to be stocked for the winter months. Non-parishable items are always needed. This time of year, chili, stew, canned meats, soups, veggies and fruits are always good. Plus paper goods and personal hygeine items. Thank you.

Memorials

Gift have been given in loving memory of: Virginia "Ginny" Trapp by Ethel Farnsworth

Leland Cantrell by Jerry Lawson

Treasurer's Report

Treasurer’s Report for Sept. 2014 General Fund Income $4831.74 Less Expenses -8976.47 Sep Balance -4144.73 Aug Balance 9195.08 Year to date 5050.35

Lunch Bunch

Our lunch bunch will meet at 1:00 pm, Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Black Bear Diner.

This is a casual lunch with great conversation and fellowship. Everyone is welcome – bring your friends.

Book Club News

The book club meets on the first Thursday of each month (Except in January 2015) at 1:00 pm in the library.

All are welcome to come and enjoy a cup of tea and interesting discussions. Nov. 6: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Dec. 4: The Giver by Lois Lowry Jan. 8 (the second Thursday) Everyone is asked to read their

favorite book and give a report on it.

Women's Fellowship

Next gathering is Wednesday, November 5th at 1:00 in the social hall.

Thanks to everyone who brought their treasures to the Rummage Sale, those who shopped and to everyone who helped on the sale. We made over $900.00.

On November 5th Mark Twain will be visiting the Women’s Fellowship. Hope to see you there at 1 pm. All ladies welcome. See you there. Janice Aagaard, President

All Church Potlucks

Yummy foods, fun, and fellowship will continue on the Third Sunday of each month. Bring your favorite dish of choice and enjoy a relaxing meal with friends and family. November potluck is the 16th following worship.

Call for Communications Board Members

Wright Up deadline for the December edition will be Thursday, Nov. 25. We do our best to make the Wright Ups and any publication that comes from the office as

correct and accurate as possible. If you would like to help us with editing church communications and publications please sign up for our communications team.

Wright 1's ROAD TRIP! Beep, Beep! Sunday Nov. 2 we are off to the Triangle Inn in Sweet, Idaho for a Basque dinner. Please contact Carol Rivers to RSVP. We will need an advanced head count. We will car pool from Carol's house. So please meet there at 3:30 pm. Veroom, veroom and away we go....................

Hi Wright Church family and friends.

Volunteer opportunities just for you

Outside of our social hall is the sign up poster for our 2015 chairman and committee members. Every chairman needs a committee for support. This is where YOU are needed. You DO NOT have to be a member of Wright Church to be on a committee. Please look over the sign up poster and choose a place of interest. Your volunteer efforts with Wright church are greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact the office or Meredith with any question.

Thanks from Meredith Pond, Ministry of volunteers, 2014

ATTENTION WRIGHT CHURCH MEMBERS:

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING,

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 FOLLOWING WORSHIP

IN THE SOCIAL HALL. Preliminary budget and 2015 board presented. Your input into

the life of the church is very important. Please be present.

For all your prayers and cards during my recent bout of

pneumonia. The doctors also tell me that the aneurism

is quite small and nothing to worry about at this time.

Thanks for all the prayers – they do work.

With Love Janice Aagaard

Central Bench Neighborhood Association (CBNA)

The Franklin School Lot

We all know of the empty lot that once housed Franklin School. Recently, as many may

know, Maverick Gas Stations offered the winning bid to the Boise School District. Their plan is to

put a new gas station and convenience store there. The second place bid was from the Salvation

Army. Their proposal offered a more communal based facility. The CBNA voted to challenge the

Maverick. There are plans to work for a project where the space will be used for more communally

interactive facilities. Maverick still has to go through a planning process, which includes the

approval of any plans. The CBNA is planning to use this time to educate the community, and

hopefully rally support for a more community friendly project. Please feel free to contact me for

more information. – Rev. Drew

WHERE HAVE ALL THE KEYS GONE? CHURCH KEYS THAT IS.....WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THEM!

If you have a basement door church key and you don't really need it or use it - please, please, please return it to the church as soon as possible. We don't have any extra keys to give to folks who may be using the building for a one time event. Drew and Robin are having to loan their keys . Just leave them on Robin's desk and thank you for your return.

Quote of the Month!

When you find yourself in the presence of a fool, coward, or gossip, excuse yourself.

DIACONATE PLANNING MEETING: Thursday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Let's get to planning the upcoming Advent season with pizza, salad, and discussion. Please bring your own drink.

Idaho Interfaith Roundtable against Hunger (IIRAH)

Pastor Drew and I attended the Idaho Hunger Summit this week. The purpose of the Summit is to strategize things that we as individuals and as groups can do to help eliminate hunger in Idaho. Over 250 folks from across Idaho attended. The day started with the keynote presentation by the Undersecretary of the United States Department of Agricul-ture. She gave us a brief history to the USDA's involvement in feeding programs across the country. Hattie Kaufman, the first American Indian woman national news anchor, also gave a powerful speech about her personal struggle with childhood hunger. The majority of the day was spent in workshop sessions that were of interest to each individual. Pastor Drew attended a group focused on dealing with local food production. I attended the ad-vocacy workshop. You will be hearing more from us in the next few months.

32nd Annual Thanksgiving Ecumenical and

Interreligious Service

St. John's – Nov. 24 at 7:30 Come join us in prayer and song with representatives from the city's various religious

denominations, as well as civic and state leaders. The Ecumenical and Interreligious Choir of more than 100 voices and the brass ensemble will be singing. Please bring canned and

boxed food donations.

IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE!

You are cordially invited to the installation celebration

and birthday bash for

REV. GEORGE ANDREW (Drew) TERRY

Sunday, November 9, 2014,

at 4:00 pm at Wright Church.

Special service, ceremony and guests will be present.

Stewardship Sunday, Nov. 9 – If you haven't already returned your 2015 pledge card please do so soon or bring it on Sunday, November 9 and put it in the offering plate. If your pledge card got eaten by the dog, lost, stolen or simply missed place there are more available outside the sanctuary. Your pledge is very important in the financial life of our church and its mission. Please make your pledge as soon as possible.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Hanging of the Greens is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 7 following worship.

Please have a cup of coffee and then lend a hand getting Wright church ready for the festive season. We will be decorating the Christmas trees, putting up nativity screens,

hanging garland, laughing, loving and being blessed with family and friends. Great times will be had by all.

Merry Christmas!

NOVEMBER 2014

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 11:00 Blessing of the Animals-South lawn

Time change

2 10-Sunday Sch 10:15 Choir warm up 11-WORSHIP/ Communion 12-Fellowship 4-Wright Ones

3 4 7-Alanon

5 1:00-Women's Fellowship

7-Choir Reh

6 1-Book club

7 8

9 10-Sunday Sch 10:15 Choir Warm 11-WORSHIP 12-Fellowship 4-Installation and birthday celebration for Rev. Drew

10 11 7-Alanon

12 6-Huntington’s Disease Group

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1-Lunch Bunch 6-Diaconate Planning

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16 10-Sunday Sch 11-WORSHIP 12-Potluck

17 18 7-Alanon

19 7-Board Metting

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11:30 Crafters 5-Wedding Reh.

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2-Wedding

23 Thanksgiving Sunday 10-Sunday Sch 11-WORSHIP 12-Fellowship CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

30 10-Sunday Sch. 11-Worship 12-Fellowship

24 7:30 Thanksgiving Service at St. Johns

25 Wright Up deadline

7-Alanon

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HAPPY THANKS- GIVING Office Closed

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The Wright Ups Wright Community Congregational Church United Church of Christ 4821 Franklin Rd Boise, Idaho 83705 Return Service Requested Wrightucc.com November 2014 Vol. 2014 Issue 11 Contact us: Phone: 208.343.0292 e-mail: church @wrightucc.com web: wrightucc.com

Ministers: All Of Us Pastor: Rev. Drew Terry Office Admin: Robin Canning Board Chair: Chuck Pond Organist: Ann Burkholder Moderator: Carl Van Slyke

10:00 Sunday School All Ages 11:00 Worship Noon: Fellowship Communion: 1st Sunday of each month Cry room available for restless little ones