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October 2013 Reaching U.P.

Amazing Speeches Honor

Rev. Bremer at POV Autumn Assembly

The quarterly Presbytery of Ohio Valley Assembly for Autumn was held Saturday, Sep-tember 14 at beautiful and historic Central Presbyterian Church in Terre Haute. At-tending from the United Presbyterian congregation were Reverend Sarah Cochran, Reverend Robert Lorimer, Allen Pease, Logan Worden, Rachael Worden and Elder Stephanie Worden. This Assembly included recognition of the retirement of our own Reverend Bremer. Following a 10 a.m. worship service led by the Presbytery delegation to the Youth Tri-ennium 2013 were a Call to Order and reports on various aspects on the business of the Presbytery and the over 80 congregations which make up the POV. This included the interesting and inspiring Examination of an Inquirer and of a Candidate for Ordination. Following a break for a home-made lunch prepared by the people of Central Presbyte-rian were several more reports. Then came the ceremony of the Recognition of Honorable Retirement of Rever-end David A. Bremer. It was noted that David served UPC of Bloomington for 22 plus years. Elder Stephanie Worden, representing United Presbyterian, gave an inspir-ing speech on Reverend Bremer’s service to Christ, the UPC congregation and the Worden family. Her remarks were exceptionally well received. The Reverend Larry Jackman, representing the POV, then spoke on Reverend Bremer’s dedication to Christ, 40 year history as a pastor and his positive impact on the POV. As with Worden, Jackman’s comments met with an exceptional reception. Reverend Bremer then addressed the Assembly with gratitude and humility. He was most warmly re-ceived. After prayers, Reverend Deborah Fortel bestowed the title of H.R. on Rever-end Bremer to be carried after his name. The title simply means Honorably Retired from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Reverend Bremer then received thunderous applause and a standing ovation. The ceremony was followed by the welcome of new members to the POV and the re-election of POV Treasurer Jean Brown and POV Stated Clerk Reverend Larry Jack-man. Then came other brief reports of committees and commissions and the Report of the Executive Presbyter Rev. Susan McGhee. The day’s events concluded with the Celebration of the Lord's Supper. The speeches of Elder Worden and Reverend Jackman on Reverend Bremer’s retire-ment were so well put that we’re sharing them with you readers of Reaching U.P. on page 7.

Inside this Edition

2 CS Lewis

2 Birthdays and An-

niversaries

2 Photo Identification

2 Pulpit Schedule

3 UKirk

3 Cemetery Lovers

3 Youth Events

4 Bruce Whearty

5 Crisis Pregnancy

Center

6 Ethnic Food Fair

7 Assembly Speeches

8 Spiritual Growth

9 Letter of Gratitude

9 Financial Report

10 How to Get In-

volved

11,12,13 Jeeyon

14 Calendar

Birthdays and Anniversaries

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If you would like to make ad-ditions to the birthday and anniversary calendar please email: [email protected].

19 Marianne Ackerson 19 Charles Bartholomew 25 Pilsoo Kang 26 John and Colleen

Swanson Anniversary 28 Jesse Loop

1 KyungAe Lim 3 Angie Notebaert 5 Evelyn Foster 6 Bob Hammel 14 Peggy Watson 17 Gerrit Jan Heitink

October 6 -- Rev. Mihee Kim-Kort October 13 -- Rev. David Garshaw October 20 -- Rev. Susan McGhee October 27 -- Rev. Sarah Cochran

October Pulpit Schedule

C.S. Lewis comes to UPC

Photo Identification Help Needed

"Rev. Bremer left some older photographs with me. I am hoping people will take a few minutes to look at them on the bulletin board in fellowship hall. If you know any of them, please write the name on the back of the photo.” - Many thanks, Lou Malcomb

Take a look into the life of C.S. Lewis. Now on break, the UPC Tuesday Evening Book/Bible Study is adding video and pizza when the group resumes its weekly get together at 6 p.m. on October 1. TV’s popular show Day of Discovery produced an amazing four part series on the author. Each program focuses on an aspect of the life and writing of the fascinating C.S. Lewis. C. S. Lewis is remembered as a scholar, teacher, and writer. He's also been called one of the most influential spokesmen for the Christian faith in the 20th century. During his 30 years at Oxford University, Lewis produced a number of bestselling books that are still widely read today including The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce and Mere Christianity. This four-part series, simply titled The Life of C. S. Lewis, is a high quality production from the TV series Day of Dis-covery and was broadcast on network television. It explores how Lewis changed from an outspoken opponent of Christianity to one of its most powerful defenders. In this revealing look at the life of C. S. Lewis, we’ll go behind the scenes to see the sites he knew so well, and to meet those who knew Lewis personally. The series traces the depth of spirit and the breadth of mind that led to his worldwide influence as well as allows us to see what new challenges and changes came during the last decade of his life. The series will be viewed over the first four Tuesdays in October at 6 p.m. in the Anderson Parlor at UPC. Each segment is about a half-hour which allows ample time for discussion on that week’s video. Pizza will be served along with coffee. Attendees are welcome to bring soft drinks. This should prove to be an interesting and exciting time of discussion, discovery and fellowship. All are most welcome to attend.

Youth Events

Student Lunches:

FPC continues with student

lunches on Sundays at FPC

after the 11 A.M. service. If

you would like to help with

this ministry, they are always

looking for donations of pa-

per goods (plates, utensils,

Please Note

Ukirk is working on bible

study and book studies to

meet during the morn-

ing/afternoon hours. If

you are interested, please

let them know. For more

information please visit

ukirk-indiana.com

Wright on

Wednesdays:

Please join us at the Wright

Education building on

Thursdays from 8 P.M. to

9:30 P.M. in room 2277.

This is a time for fellow-

ship, learning, and spiritual

growth.

UKirk is endeavoring to provide a venue for First Presbyterian

Church and United Presbyterian Church to reach out to IU students.

UKirk

Montreat College

Conference

January 2-5, 2014.

Cemetery Lovers

Youth Group Lunch Fundraiser

It is a UPC tradition to have the youth serve lunch and then present a program sharing what they have done this past year through the support of the church. This year the program will center on the youth that attended Pyoca. The majority are older kids that attended for the first time and it sounds like they all had a memorable time. Please come join them for lunch and listen as they share their experience on Oct 13th following the wor-ship service.

Field Trip to Corn Maze

Have you ever been lost in a corn maze? It’s not that hard. The UPC youth would like everyone to join them

as they visit Lark Ranch in Loogootee, IN. We will leave after a quick lunch at the church. You are never too

young or old for a good corn maze and hay ride!

Most UPC members know that White Oak Cemetery located at 1200 W. 7th St. was the original home of the United Presbyterian Church. Monroe County History Center’s Cemetery Committee has selected White Oak for its Fall Workday and wants to invite UPC members to come participate between 9a.m. and 3p.m. on October 5 or just stop by to visit and see the restoration efforts. See Lou about what participation means (it’s dirty work) or how you might help otherwise (maybe provide a snack?) email [email protected]

Brown County

Hike an d Lunch

October 19, 2013

United Presbyterian Church

Dear Congregation of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, I hope that you recall that I suggested (earlier this year) that your congregation join your neighbors in Ohio Valley Presbytery in supporting mission co-workers through the Presbyterian Church (USA). In particular, I invited you to support Nancy McGaughey, who claims Ohio Valley Presbytery as home, even though she is currently serving in Sudan as a mission co-worker. Deciding to support Nancy is also important in developing clusters of support-ing congregations. That way, the next time that Nancy is in the states, she can spend time visiting lots of congre-gations, especially the little ones which find it hard to host a mission co-worker all by themselves. It is my pleasure to announce that a new letter—her fifth of the year!—has just been posted to Nancy’s webpage at http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/missionconnections/mcgaughey-nancy/ the letter begins just below my signature on this email, and can be followed by the link there, but you can reach other letters, as well as an introductory biography and explanation of Nancy’s ministry, on her webpage. I remind you that I would be happy to send you more informa-tion, including as many prayer cards as you need, to help you get started on this relationship. I attach a sample prayer card, as well as a quick summary of what such a partnership might in-clude. Please let me know how I can be of help in your discernment process!

Thanks!

Call from Bruce Whearty

World Mission 100% Challenge

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A wonderful (!) and impossible (?) challenge for the presbyteries of the PC(USA)

In an effort to increase the level of support for PC(USA) mission co-workers around the globe, World Mission

invites each presbytery to accept the challenge of having 100% of their congregations in a relationship with at least

one PC(USA) missionary.

What’s a ‘relationship’ with a mission co-worker look like? Well, that’s pretty much up to you, but the mission

committee of Yellowstone Presbytery (Montana) came up with these three answers:

Prayer support. This might include prayers as part of worship services, or by PW circles, youth groups, mission committee members, or individuals.

When Lora and I served overseas in the South Pacific and Ethiopia, we were often faced with difficult

situations, from the daily struggle to understand the local language up to a medical evacuation for heart

failure. Through it all, we were sustained by the knowledge that hundreds of Presbyterians around the

country were holding us and our ministry in prayer.

Engage with the co-worker’s ministry so that you learn what to pray for. This might include reading the co-worker’s letters and printing excerpts in the church newsletter, writing to the co-worker and sending birthday and Christmas cards, displaying photos on a bulletin board, or listing the co-worker in the church bulletin. Lora and I loved getting church newsletters, even though we often didn’t know the individuals named. It was a connection to life here in the US and it helped keep us from getting homesick. And cards were very

http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/missionconnections/mcgaughey-nancy/


important, especially at holidays, which could be lonely. Letters, though often delayed for weeks, tended to

arrive when God knew that we needed them most.

Financial support. This might include a regular line in the church budget, a suggested offering per member, or a collection on a particular day.

Lora and I were supported by a wide range of churches, but my favorite funding story is this: a small church

in Montana pledged $102 per year. When I wrote to thank them, I also asked how they arrived at that unusual

figure. They replied that they had passed around a basket for our ministry one Sunday, and that’s what came

in. “We figure that we can do the same next year, too,” they wrote. $102 doesn’t sound like very much, but if

every one of the PC(USA)’s 10,000 churches increased their support for mission co-workers by $102, that

would generate more than a million dollars for mission. This is the power of a connectional church, where we

can do so much more together than we can apart!

Please feel free to contact me for more information. Thank you!

Bruce Whearty 1-800-728-7228, ext. 5157

(updated January, 2013) [email protected]

Crisis Pregnancy Center & Hannah House Maternity Home

To everything there is a season...and a time and purpose under heaven. Some seasons are just so wonderful and beautiful, you just hate to see them end. I've been blessed to share

the joys, and the occasional stresses, of ministry with Denise Tolbert, our Assistant Director, for the past several years. Denise became a volunteer right after Hannah-Thon 2003. At the time, she was a morning show host on Spirit 95. Denise became a trusted and valued volunteer, helping weekly in Material Support. Denise was a perfect example of a servant leader, willing to do whatever was needed...serving a client, giving a tour, raising funds or cleaning the bathrooms. Because of her giving spirit and unwavering commitment to the ministry, we asked Denise to join our Board of Directors where she again demonstrated Christ-like leadership. She has the gift of encouragement, coming along side you, to help you accomplish whatever God has called you to do. As the ministry grew, I needed an assistant to help manage the needs of the organization. The board agreed. The problem was comparing every interviewee to Denise. It took me a while to get up the nerve to ask one of my bosses to become my assistant. In God's often upside down world, she said, "Yes!" Then, at her going away party at Spirit 95, one of our favorite volunteers, Patrick Tolbert, came in and popped an even bigger question. She said, "Yes!" to him, too. It has been one of my life's greatest joys to journey through the last several years both personally and profes-sionally with the Tolbert's. From their wedding, to CPC special events, to daily ministry, to the birth of their incredi-bly smart and cuddly little guy Brendan, to learning their new one on the way is a baby girl, we have become more than co-workers, more than colleagues, we are family. Denise has been the Jonathan to my David. I can't thank her enough. But, seasons change. They have to or growth can't continue. It's time for the Tolbert family to continue the steps to fulfill a new missional ministry. They have a heart for Ireland. It's a journey God has called them into for the next season of their lives. Our loss is a gain for Christ, Team Expansion (their mission agency), and the people of Ireland.

I give thanks to our Lord for the time, talents and energy the Tolbert family has poured into the CPC and Hannah House ministry. I pray God will richly bless them as they continue in this new season of life. They will have our support in every way we can. When I think of offering a good-bye to Denise and Patrick (the little girl on the way, and my sweet Bren who makes my heart sing), I get teary-eyed. Instead, I will offer this Irish blessing. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Sincerely, Tina Lampke, Executive Director

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September 7th was a beautiful evening perfectly made for open air fellowship. UPC friends and members took wonderful advantage of the perfect weather which helped make another successful UPC Ethnic Food Fair. Creating the success started weeks and days before. Co-chairs Vera Heitink, Rachel Loop, Lou Malcomb and Al-len Pease began the planning months ago with a series of meetings which resulted in implementing logistics, print-ing and distributing tickets, writing press releases and securing extra chairs and tables. Days before saw Vera and Gerrit chopping garlic, Rachel (and others) going to Sam’s Club, Marsh, Kroger and other places for supplies and ingredients and nearly two dozen volunteers cooking, baking and cooking and cooking! Saturday morning—volunteers were busy making pies, cakes, and specialized dishes. Another set of volunteers, strong ones, were busy setting up tables, chairs and grills. Throughout the day, Nancy Truelove and Lou Malcomb decorated Fellowship Hall. And then everything was ready and the doors opened! A huge team of volunteers swung into action! Bob Lorimer exercised his signature hand-signing his recently published book. Volunteers sold tickets at the door and staffed a table where the UPC Friends & Members Cook Book was sold. A vast variety of delicious ethnic food was served by two dozen volunteers and thoroughly enjoyed by well over one hundred attendees. Among those serving were Nisia Linton, Michelle Heitink, Alejandra Haddad, Rula Hanania, Mihee Kim-Kort, Leina Joseph, Aline Hamati Haddad, Jan Berend Heitink, Stephanie Worden, Gerrit Heitink and Elaine Hubbard.

It was a wonderful evening of great success, good food and good fellowship. And then that team of volunteers swung into action again. Clean up time! Andy Hill cleaned tables. Virginia McCartney, Sue Lorimer and Evelyn Foster washed dishes. Carissa Tucker, David Tucker, Jade Devar-Leazier, Rohan Jo-seph, Benjamin Heitink, Ed Hitchcock, Gerrit Jan Heitink, Souheil Haddad and a score of students from Purdue and IU cleaned up the parking lot and put away tables and chairs while others tidied the Fellowship Hall and bundled the trash. It was a wonderful team effort (better than the IU football team’s!) throughout

the entire evening. No article can hope to remember everything that was on the menu and provided by UPC supporters. The offer-ings included great dishes from Colombia, Brazil, North America, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Sweden, the Middle East, India, Korea, and Indonesia. All the volunteer cooks are to be praised. Co-chair Lou Malcomb summed it up best – “Really, I didn’t taste a single dish that wouldn’t have made a Food Network competitor proud." Co-chair Allen Pease reports that 131 people went through the line. That’s the lowest attendance in ten years. We were up against an IU Football game and the Kiwanis Balloon Fest at Monroe County Fairgrounds. However, the event received scores of compliments and no complaints. The entire evening went without problems and the fel-lowship was just delightful. Revenue from ticket sales and donations at the door was $1,518 and expenses as of September 19 were $94. [Note: If you have a receipt to turn in—do it now!]. Therefore, at this point we cleared $1,424 for the church. Pretty good!

Ethnic Food Fair a Success Due to Team Effort!

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Monthly Newsletter of United Presbyterian Church, 1701 E. Second Street—Bloomington, IN 47401. Editors: Membership Committee:

Lou Malcomb, Jeremiah and Elaine Hubbard. Andy Hill is Webmaster. Submissions are accepted.

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO VOLUNTEERED, PRAYED, OR JUST CAME AND ENJOYED! -- Co-chairs Vera Heittnk, Rachel Loop, Lou Malcomb and Allen Pease

UPC Elder Stephanie Worden presented a speech to the September 14, 2013 POV Assembly on the occasion of the retirement of UPC pastor Reverend David A. Bremer. The well received remarks may be found below in their entirety. My husband and I began attending United Presbyterian Church in August of 2000, when we moved to Blooming-ton so that I could go to grad school at IU. Within weeks we were at David’s home having dinner with him and his wife, Brenda. While sitting on their front porch enjoying the wilderness of the nearby state forest he very di-rectly asked me, “So, are you going to be liturgist or join the choir?” It became clear very quickly that this was not a church where we “just sat in the pews”. Not one to have a love of public speaking, I quickly jumped on the choir option. But David has a keen knack for knowing the edge of your comfort zone and knowing that surely that edge is further than you think. Less than six months later I also was liturgist.

David also made sure that we share our skills and talents with others, even those we didn’t know we had. United Presbyterian established a Language Partner Program to help students, and others new to the US, navigate the English language and American culture. I personally tutored a girl who moved to Bloomington from Japan two weeks before starting her sophomore year of high school. She has since successfully graduated college, and her mom and I are good friends to this day. I also helped a woman who moved from South Korea with her husband while he studied at IU. While she learned the English language, I also learned the English language because she would invariably ask, “What does that mean? Why do you say it that way?” David made sure we explored the Indiana countryside and visited places we’ve never thought to visit before. Because to us these places are “just there”, but to our international friends they are something new to experience.

Under David’s guidance, United Presbyterian has transformed into an ethnically diverse reflection of the true body of Christ. Countries and cultures from all over the world worship together each Sunday. Because of this transfor-mation my children are growing up in a church far different than the one I grew up in. They know that people all over the world worship Jesus Christ because they see them every Sunday sitting in the pew next to them. They see them at Vacation Bible School and at youth outings, at Easter breakfast and on Christmas Eve. They know that people have different perspectives, different life experiences, think differently, that there’s more than one way to do the same thing, and it doesn’t have to be the way we’ve always done it. The most amazing part is that to my

Reverend Larry Jackman Assembly Speech

Stephanie Worden Assembly Speech


On September 14, 2013, the Reverend Larry Jackman, Stated Clerk of the POV presented well received

remarks on the retirement of UPC’s Reverend David A. Bremer. The entire speech is repeated below in its en-

tirety.

It is not everyone for whom you remember your first encounter. I do, indeed, remember my first encoun-

ter with David Bremer. It wasn’t that exciting a location—a Presbytery Assembly, as a matter of fact. It was the

last overnight meeting we had as a Presbytery—24 and 25 August in 2007. It was Saturday and we had taken a

break for lunch.

I am not sure what I was eating, but I clearly remember choking. The conversation had turned to one of

our chronic debate subjects at the lunch table. David, in his customary gentle and gentile fashion, summarized the

issue with a wrap up sentence that closed the conversation for the day. In my confusion of whether to laugh, gasp

or applaud I instead inhaled whatever vegetable had been on my fork.

I knew in a moment that I was in the presence of a kind of a prophet. The word was sitting there waiting

to be spoken and David Bremer said it, “With clarity and authority.” (continued on page 9)

That is part, at least, of what a true prophet is—someone speaking the word with clarity and authority.

I am reminded of Amos the prophet of old when I think of the good Reverend. There are some more

qualities that are shared beyond just speaking clearly and authoritatively.

A willingness to call it like it is. None of the good ladies of Bashan needed clarification from the prophet

about precisely what he meant by the term “cows of Bashan”. They got the message. David, in a very similar way

gets the message out. There is no varnish thrown in to pretty up the facts—just the facts.

David Bremer, like that prophet of old, has always been about a passion for the marginalized and disen-

franchised of our world. Years ago I was riding down a street in Alton, Illinois and the lady driving points to a

green shake shingle house and says, “The strangest people come and go from that house”. “Dee”, I said to the

driver, “that is my house”. I have a feeling that people must say things like that about David’s house, the churches

where he worked, and the haunts that he inhabits. All kinds of people know and are embraced by a non-

judgmental welcome.

We love to talk about inclusion in the church. David and United in Bloomington accomplished inclusion.

It is not that a bunch of “foreign students” go to church there. It is that, intentionally, United became a place

where cultures meet—a place where people from “north and south, east and west sit at table together”. Students

from other countries come to worship there, why wouldn’t they? There is a place at the table set for them. And a

great deal of the place and the preparation is about David’s long work in that place.

Courage is a prophetic quality that is an absolute necessity for the job of proclamation. The truth trumps

everything else. That is a plain and simple fact. David is one of those people who will do the same thing again, if

it was the right thing the first time. If it worked out terribly the first time, but it was right, he will run that same

play again.

One of the phrases that troubles me every time I say it is the term, “risk management”. We all know that

risk is a necessity and yet we try to limit it. David, in 40 years of ministry, took risks again and again. There are

examples that can’t be shared, but I assure you they are present. They were like wager interventions into the lives

of individuals and of institutions. They paid off and they will continue to pay dividends for years to come.

This presbytery, United and other churches from here to the Pacific Ocean, and each of us has been enriched by

Reverend Larry Jackman (Continued)

For Children

Youth Sunday School (Pre-school through sixth grade) Following dismissal from worship

College Students and Young Adults

UKirk – Various activities check out www.iukirk.com

Adults and College Students

People of the New Testament at 9 A.M. on Sundays in Anderson Parlor Bible Study with Reverend Lorimer, 12:15 P.M. on Tuesdays in Fellowship Hall

Book study, participant led, 6 P.M. on Tuesdays in Fellowship Hall

Spiritual Growth Opportunities

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http://www.iukirk.com

Letter of Gratitude

Dearest UPC Family, This is a letter to thank you for all of the time and effort you invested in my family and me. You’ve molded me into the person that I am today and I am forever grateful for this! Thank you for taking me under your wing as I attend Princeton Theological Seminary for the next three years. Thank you to the session, UKirk, and Rev. Kim-Kort. Without my church family I would have never taken a col-lege outreach program through our church seriously – and that was the truth for a lot of us! Thank you to session for approving UKirk and hiring Rev. Kim-Kort as our fearless leader! If it weren't for her, I would not be where I am today. UPC’s efforts have put me on the path to knowledge – a path that I may have missed if it were not for your passion in keeping the youth in the church. Please keep spreading the word! I know that UKirk Nashville has already been a positive force in Mina’s life as she begins her college career at Vanderbilt University. I promise that your efforts are not going unnoticed, but with immense reward and recognition. I would be remiss if I were to not thank Rev. Bremer. He took me in for multiple meetings in preparation for this next step – this big transition! He made me realize the confidence I have in my decisions and my abilities as I pur-sue the path of inquiry in PCUSA. He taught me that theology and pastoral practicum make a beautiful tapestry that only becomes more complicated as you widen your perspective and take in its intricate patterns. Rev. Bremer actively dedicated time to my growth throughout my childhood, and now young adulthood. I look forward to rejoining the congregation in worship, soon! I love you all! Aida Haddad

Financial Report

In August we recovered somewhat from our down month in July. We took in a total of $13,569.00 for the month and our expenses were $11,941.51, giving us a positive cash flow of $1,627.49 for August and a total positive cash flow of $8,107.40 for the year to date.

It looks as though we are recovering from the slow summer vacation season. It is important for our financial health that we all keep our pledges up to date. Speaking of pledges, we will be having our pledge drive in the Octo-ber-November time frame. Please begin to think about your support for the church in 2014. There are costs asso-ciated with searching out and bringing in a new installed pastor. This could put a strain on our budget. Don Root, Stewardship Chairman

INCOME EXPENSES GAIN/LOSS

OFFERING MISSION FUND R. TOTAL

AUG 13,019.00 0.00 550.00 13,569.00 11,941.51 1,627.49

TO DATE 105,994.16 1,786.04 6,914.25 114,694.45 106,587.05 8,107.40


Guest performers:

Throughout the year we have many special guest per-formances to enhance our worship experience. If you have a musical talent and are interested in sharing it with the congregation, please contact Jeeyoon Kim!

How to Get Involved

Fellowship Hour

Fellowship Hour is a time to share with one another over coffee and snacks. Everyone is invited to attend. It is held immediately following the Sunday worship service. Fellowship hours can be hosted by groups, families, or individuals. If you feel led to serve in this way, a signup sheet is in the fellowship hall.

Volunteering with Sunday School:

Do you love children? Are you excited about crafts? The Sunday School teachers would love to have you assist them. Please contact Karen Like for more information!

Utilize Scrip:

When Scrip cards are purchased UPC receives a percent-age from the merchant. The Scrip table will only be set up on the last Sunday of the month to accept order forms and payments. The purchased cards will be available to be picked up the following Sunday!

Bible Studies:

The church offers three gatherings to explore faith and knowledge outside of the worship service. Please know these are not always bible classes, each is an interactive

time to learn and share.

Flowers: Sanctuary flowers can be donated in honor or in memory of someone special, a birthday, an anniver-sary, a special event, or just to the Glory of God. To place sanctuary flowers for a special occasion or to honor a loved one, see the sign-up sheet posted oppo-site the church office. If you would like the Worship Committee to order, the cost is $23 with delivery in-cluded.

Little Red Wagon:

The little red wagon is waiting to be filled with canned goods and hygiene products for Monroe County United Ministries. For more information ask one of our Deacons..

The Sacrament of Holy Communion Served by the Moderator and the Elders the first Sunday of each

month & certain other special occasions. Holy Communion will be served on October 6th by: Alejandra Haddad,

Fadi Haddad, Stephanie Worden, and Lance Like.

Sunday School Teaching Schedule

Sunday School classroom are being staffed for both classes. The following is October teaching schedule for Pre K—2nd grade: 6th – Stephanie Worden, 13th – Melanie Mathis-McBride, 20th – Angie Notebaert, and 27th – Aline Haddad. October teaching schedule for 3rd– 6th grade: 6th- Karen Like, 13th – Michelle Heitink, 20th – Linda Coggin, and 27th – Leina Joseph

Additions to Reaching U.P.

Do you have something the congregation should know about? Is there something you would like to share? Please

email any submission for Reaching U.P. to [email protected], before the 15th of each month.

UKirk: UKirk is in need of assistance with transportation, food donations, speakers, and mentors. If you are in-terested, please contact Elaine at [email protected].

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Calendar of Events

~ October 2013 ~

Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

12:15 Bible Study 6pm Book Study

2

8pm Overeaters

Anonymous

3

6:30pm AA Woman’s

Group 8pm AA Campus

Group

4

11:45 Men’s Lunch 7pm Temple Shir

Tikvah

5

11am Overeaters

Anonymous

6

Deacon’s Sunday 9am Bible Study 9am choir and VWC

Choir practice 10am Worship and

Communion w/ Rev

Mihee Kim-Kort 11am Fellowship

7 8


9

8pm Overeaters

Anonymous

10

6:30pm AA Woman’s

Group 8pm AA Campus

Group

11


Tikvah

12

11am Overeaters

Anonymous

13

9am Bible Study 9am choir and VWC

Choir practice 10am Worship w/

Rev. David Garshaw 11am Fellow-

ship/youth lunch

14

5:15 Kiwanis

15

12:15 Bible Study 6pm Book Study 7pm Session

16

8pm Overeaters

Anonymous

17

6:30pm AA Woman’s

Group 8pm AA Campus

Group

18


Tikvah

19

11am Overeaters

Anonymous

20



Susan McGhee 11am Fellowship

21

22


23

8pm Overeaters

Anonymous

24

6:30pm AA Woman’s

Group 8pm AA Campus

Group

25


Tikvah

26

11am Overeaters

Anonymous

27



Sarah Cochran 11am Fellowship Corn Maze after Service

28

29


30

8pm Overeaters

Anonymous

31

6:30pm AA Woman’s

Group 8pm AA Campus

Group

Sunday Evenings—

5:30 Gamblers

Anonymous, 6pm

Overeaters Anony-

mous, 8pm AA Cam-

pus Group

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