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Cefe6rating 100 %ars Of Love &- ServiceDec. 2010Vol. 2010Issue 12

Wright Congregational,United Church of Christ

4821 Franklin Rd.Boise, Idaho 83705

(208) 343-0292E-Mail:

wrightucc@qwestoffice.netWeb: wrightucc.com

Published Monthly,Mailed pre-paid at

Boise, IdahoPenn it No. 127

* * *Ministers: AU of Us

Pastor:Rev. Michael S. Black

Secretary:Robin Canning

Choir Director:Ron Apperson

Organist:Ginny Trapp

Child Care Attendant:Justice Flaherty

Board Chairman:Will Patterson

Moderator:10 Elliott-Blakeslee

Youth Leader:Kate Hall

Custodian:Robin Canning

Pilgrim Cove BoardMembers:AI Busche

Jim Morrow

Fall, Winter, SpringSchedule:

9:30 Adult Sunday Seh.10:45 Worship &

Children's Sunday Sch.Fellowship- Noon

Communion Served the1st Sunday of each month

-No Sunday Schools

Summer -June, .July & AugustWorship at IO a.m,Fellowship 11:30

The Wright-UpsWELCOME TO ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS, 2010!

A MONTH OF SUNDAYS (PLUS ONE) AT WRIGHT CHURCH!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

9:30 AM - Adult Sunday School10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration Service

Children's Christmas Program: "Christmas Letters"

~ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 --IIII THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT10:45 AM - Christmas Worship Celebration

Sermon Theme: "Good News! Great Joy! For All People!"Choir Anthem: "The Shepherd Had An Angel"

CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24•.8:00 PM - Christmas Eve Service 6 6 & ~ 6

Carols, Candles, And Communion-- y:

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 -10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration Service

Sermon Theme: "After Christmas, What's Next?"Choir Anthem: "Tell Everybody You Know"

SUNDAY, JANUARY 210:45 AM - Worship And Communion Service

Dr. Jo Elliott-Blakeslee, Worship Leader and Guest SpeakerChoir Anthems: "Fairest Lord Jesus" & "At This Table"

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We wish everyone all the joy and love of Christmastimel Please note that because of 'Holiday and Vacation schedules, the January issue of the Wright Ups will not reachyou until about January 7. May you find peace beyond measure this Christmas!

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE PROJECTHELPS FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

From Jim Morrow & Ronna Sundell, Mission and Outreafh "

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We kicked off our Christmas Giving Tree special offering project this past Sunday.As of Monday morning, 35 gift requests had been taken, leaving 19 on the tree. All of thegifts provided through this special offering will go to families that are being cared for bythe Women's and Children's Alliance (WCA). This year we are wanting to help two singlemothers and their seven children in total.

The WCA helps families to get out of abusive and dangerous situations. Thefamilies cared for by the WCA are often going through a very stressful time, and many ofthe children would have a scant Christmas if not for our help. In addition to toys for thekids, the gift requests also include a lot of practical items that will help these families andthe WCA to build safe environments for the children.

H you would like to participate in this very worthwhile offering, it's not too late!Please take a gift request home with you this week or on Sunday. We would like to have abare tree by December 6tb,and a big bunch of gifts under the tree by the 12th! We have toget the gifts to the Women's and Children's Alliance on Monday, December 13, so we needto have your contributions at the Church by Sunday the 12tb. Thanks as always for yourwonderful generosity!

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SUNDA Y, DECEMBER 19

On Sunday, December 19, we will receive the annual Christmas Fund For TheVeterans Of The Cross Offering which supports ministries to lower-income retired clergyand lay employees as well as to active clergy in times of financial crises.

Gifts to the Christmas Fund bring joy and gladness-in the form of a Christmasthank-you gift check to an elderly annuitant; as pension supplementation to a minister whofaithfully served small congregations that could not afford adequate salaries, and now findsthat their retirement income is not enough to meet basic needs; as emergency assistance toa family recovering from illness or disaster; as health premium supplementation to aretired couple; as ongoing ministerial assistance to many individuals-lay and ordained-throughout the course of the year.

We invite you to join us in proclaiming good news this Christmas to those who haveserved and those who continue to serve our church, through your prayerful contribution tothe Christmas Fund.

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Also Singles .... On Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 the group : ~ ClASSESwill be meeting after church at Robin's house ; i For kids in K-6 is every

(just across the parking lot) for a ','.:,:.'Sunday during worship,"New Year' pot luck.

I ~ except the First Sunday of eachMain Meat dish, beverages & table service provided. i! month-Family Communion Sunday

Join us for food, fun and great conversation. I ~

Book Club & Library NewsThe Book Group will meet Thursday, December 2 at 1:00p.m. in the church library. Rebecca, by Daphne DuMaurier,

will be discussed.Moloka'i, by Alan Brennert is the chosen book

for January 2, 2011

Board of Directors meeting,VVednesday, Dec. 15

at 7 pm in the social hall

NEWS FROM THE WOMEN:Women's Fellowship will meet Wednesday, Dec.1 at 1:00 p.m.in the social hall. Hosting will be Lois Wade and Jama Capshaw.

Light refreshments servedKing's Daughters will meet not meet in January.

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The group is going to "Christmas, The Most:Wonderful Time Of The Year" presented by

the Meridian Symphony Orchestra,Saturday, Dec. 4,2010,7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)

At Meridian Middle School Auditorium, 1507 W. 8th,Meridian, Idaho. Cost $10, Seniors $8

Our own Ron Apperson will be playing the Tuba andthere may even be an appearance by Santa.

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Ushers for Dec••:Dwain Baxter,

Trevor MakinsonWes & Cathy Andrews

Communion-Dec. 5Christmas Eve, Dec. 24

Liturgist-Dec. 5Carl Van Slyke

Prepare/Serve -DecemberDec. 5: Laura Shockley, Robin Canning

Marilyn Williams, Kirstin BeckerDec. 24: Will & Julie Patterson

Tami Black, Jo Elliott-Blakeslee

Caregivers: DecemberCarol & Jerry Card

Dale & Mary Ellen Parsons

Altar & Altar Flower Care Taker:Mary Jo Presley

Communion Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011

Worship attendance on:Nov. 7- 94

Nov. 14-105Nov. 21-103Nov. 28- 85

NO COMMUNITYSUPPER

In December

Morning Adult class at,-------------------, i 9:30 a.rn, each Sunday, :

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SAIL BOAT & SKI BOAT & i except the first Sunday of each month. :PONTOON BOAT FOR SALE

••• Pilgrim Cove via AJ~usche is selling these three boats. Kids, be with us every'-......Jf~A~ If you are interested please contact Sunday!~ AIBuscheat383-9181. We are preparing for our_ I You can see them next to the shed at Wright Church. Christmas Program, to be

They would make great Christmas presents for the presented Sunday, Dec. 12lft~ water enthusiast in thefamily!

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The January 2011 issue of theWright Ups will be mailed duringthe first week in January.

Included in this issue you willfind info on any activities that willbe happening in the life of thechurch during that first week.

100TH ANNIVERSARYCOMMEMORATIVE ITEMS

ARE STILL AVAILABLEGet Yours Today

T-SHIRT, PLATES, MUGSOr all three for just $30.00

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Something New For Wright Church!Because Mike and Robin still have vacation time comingfor the year 2010 it has been decided, after careful thoughtand serious discussion that the office will be closed theweek following Christmas (Dec. 27 thru 31). If an emer-gency arises that requires our attention please call Mike at343-3630 or Robin at 342-5814. Dr. Jo Elliott-Blakeslee willcover our pulpit on Sunday, Jan. 2.

Happy Holidays to All.

I Don't forget to bring a nonperishable I

I food item for our pantry.I Please no open packages or out dated items!._-_._._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._._ .._ .._ .._ .._ ..__ .

MEN'S BREAKFASTSATURDAY, Dec. 4

8:30a.m. ~All men of Wright Church and their

guests are invited to a wonderfulbreakfast, & fellowship time.

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. j Sign up for Altar Flower ~_ ~ sponsor and Coffee Hosts ~

~! The 2011 calendars are now available i, ,Il:-- !._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ .._ ..i

OUR CHRISTMAS GIVING TREEThe tree will be up starting Sunday, November 28,2010. We are

working with the Women's and Children's Alliance again this yearby adopting a couple of families and providing them

with a great Christmas.Please take a tag from the tree, purchase the request on the tag,

wrap it, place the tag back on the wrapped gift andreturn it to the church no later than SUNDAY. DECEMBER 12. 2010.The gifts will be delivered to the WCA the next day so don't delay.The WCA helps get women and children out of abusive situations and into safe

environments, and our giving tree offers help to bring a little bit of joy to childrenwho may be in a confusing and scary situation. It also provides much needed

items for the moms trying to make it on their own, maybe for the first time.If you have any questions please contact Jim Morrow.

(ikh 1"~~"""-======================n ~~~..=- r= _4~.~l() Gifts have been given in Loving Memory.... ~~~

Earlene Harkelrnade:Tempa Simmonsen

Ethel Voorhees:Jerry & Agnes SchwarzhoffJan ice AagaardAnne SchneblyBarbara MeierLetha GribbleWillard & Bethene DykesKing's DaughtersTempa SimmonsenKen & Ethel FarnsworthCarol RiversGil & Dorothy HaskinsMarion Niece

Joy Chapman;Jerry & Agnes SchwarzhoffVonalou McKinneyLetha GribbleWillard & Bethene DykesJoan ButlerJanice AagaardAnne SchneblySteve & Debbie RobbinsCarol RiversJohn BarrettJoe CanningGil & Dorothy HaskinsClay & Laura ShockleyTempa SimmonsenMarion NieceMary Lee & Kurt OstwindleMary Jane & Clarence Reberry

Marion & Ethel Voorhees:Avis M. Withers-Sandy

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..1# SOME NEWS NOTES •..

~~J~-$ ---- - --Thanks to all who helped us "Hang The Greens" on Sunday!;;; beautiful for this wonderful season!

~I( --Thanks to the youth Group and Leader Kate Hall for the absolutely great ChinFeed on Sunday, November 21! The group is proud to announce that between donationsand the silent auction, they raised over $600 for the Interfaith Sanctuary!

--Be sure to be in church on Sunday, December 12, when the Sunday School£,I..~I,I_~- ~-,1 their teachers p_~o~_'".•.•..~--~g-~- "£",I.._~o•._~o Let .•.~-o" ~- worshinl 1\.T~•.~ .•.~,-lIl1UI \;11UlIU I. \;U u: "'J.1el,", . I e,",elll. 1.1Iep. v I UllI, '-1.I11"I.I.IIU" I.el" III n VI- IP_ l~V1.e 1.V

the kids and families: Final Rehearsal, Saturday Morning, December 11, at 10:00 AM.

--Best wishes to Ray Sievers who is recovering from a bout of pneumonia.

--And prayers to Tami Black who is getting treatment for chronk headaches.

--The Preliminary Budget for 2011 was approved at our Congregational Meetinglast Sunday. (Copies available in the office for those who couldn't attend) TheStewardship Committee thanks everyone for their faithfulness and pledges, and remindseveryone who hasn't yet returned their commitment card to do so soon. Our frugal newbudget is about $7,000 less than this year's, reflecting our economic times. The finalbudget will be proposed at our Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 31.We still have a "gap" between estimated income and expenses, but our StewardshipCommittee figured that if each one of us could increase our pledges by just One Dollar perweek, that gap could disappear!

--Pastor Mike and our Deacons work hard to keep in touch with our shut-ins andothers who can't often get to church anymore. We urge everyone, especially at Christmas,to send a card or make a call or stop over and visit with these great people. Among thosewe especially note Lillian Brandt, Mary Lu Harder, Virginia Scholl, Alice Spielman, LoisMcCurdy, Doris Evans, Gladys Eller, Sammy Musselman, Marian Niece, Ruby Oliason,and Hugh and Ida Lovin. You may know others as well, Thanks for your loving care!

Stewardship Message from Carl Van Slyke

Magnifying GodRochelle A. Stackhouse is the Senior Minister of The Church of the Redeemer,United Church of Christ, New Haven Connecticut.

My soul magnifies the Lord ... Luke 1:47

We hear Mary's song each Advent and revel in its beauty andradical proclamation. But I wonder if we skip too quickly past thisodd first phrase. What does it mean to "magnify" something? Weuse a magnifying glass to make something look bigger to us; themagnification of microscopes helps us see small things as theylook bigger. But how can we make God look bigger to us; whywould we want to when God is already so big?

The way Mary uses the word is slightly different than this. Hersoul, she says, proclaims the greatness of God. She is sooverwhelmed by her growing understanding of what God is aboutto do that she can't say, or sing, enough about how amazing Godis. She proclaims this not only through a magnificent song, but inher body as she nurtures her child and in her steadfast faith whichshe holds as a witness to God's work in the world. By her actionsas well as her words, she proclaims the wonder that is God.

This Advent and Christmas, how is your church magnifying Godin your community? What does God ask of you in order to helpgive birth to the promises of which Mary sang? How is God'sgreatness manifest in the life of the Spirit being born in your lifeand faith community? May your spirits rejoice with Mary as yousee God at work in you!

Thank You!As Chair of this year's Stewardship Committee, I would like to thank the

committee members-e-Clndy Shoemaker, Kim Salwasser, Janice Aagaard, DeniseSteelman, Robin Canning, and Mike Black---and helper Michael Trammell for their helpin carrying out the campaign and putting the 2011 budget together. It was truly a joy.

Thank You, congregation for approving the Preliminary Budget this past Sunday.

Carl Van Slyke, Chair

Notes From The Board

As we gather to do God's work! What an appropriatetopic Mike Hyder chose for the devotion to open our Boardmeeting. As we gathered to do God's work, we asked for faithand patience with each other as we sought to make decisionswhich will affect the Church for the coming year.

On behalf of the Ministry of Volunteers, we thank thosewho have accepted a call to serve as leaders within the Church.This includes Officers, Committee Chairs, and the Diaconate.Our Church is blessed to have willing members to do the workof Church. If you would like to serve on a committee, pleaselet us know . We welcome your involvement.

The Stewardship Committee thanks each of you who havepledged your treasure. For where your treasure is, there willbe your heart. Our proposed budget for 2011 has beenpresented and approved. We welcome your thoughts as theCommittee continues to fine tune next year's budget.

What a wonderful time of year! Thanksgiving enjoyed,Christmas to be enjoyed. Mission and Outreach has a givingtree, and will sponsor several local families for Christmas.Please consider fulfilling a need as listed on a tag from the tree.

Our food pantry is well used this time of year. Are youable to give a few items? Everyone wants to eat every day.

We give thanks to God and ask for blessings in the year tocome.

Respectfully submitted,Will Patterson, Board Chair

Wright Community Congregational ChurchUnited Church of Christ4821 Franklin RoadBoise, ID 83705(208) 343-0292

A Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. PostagePAIDBoise, IdahoPermit No. 127

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Merry Christmas

Happy BirthdaysDecember 2010

l-Katie Pond3-Trevor Makinson ••• •6-Frank Capshaw7-Chris Watson ~~ SIGN UPS ARE NEEDED FOR BNettie Adkins

~ .. I COFFEE HOUR AND ALTAR FLOWERSTami Black !,- e ~ SHEETS ARE DOWNSTAIRS

8-Jim MorrowGinny Trapp

Thanks to everyone who agrees to help out on Sunday Mornings,Wes Andrews9-Haylee Andrews as of this writing these folks are covering these areas:lO-Hugh Lovin Dec. 5:] I-Agnes Smythe Greeters: Lois Wade & Charlotte Day12-Margaret Johnston Flowers:

Mazie Archibald Coffee Host: Frank & Jama Capshaw14-Elaine Norman

Jeffrey Flaherty Dec. 12:Justice Flaherty Greeters: Tauati Family

16-Dick Palmer Flowers: Gillmore FamilyViola Cignar Coffee Host: Gillmore Family

J8-Elizabeth Shockley Dec. 19:19-Jim EricksonZl-Jarnie Gough Greeters: Betty & Dale Ramsey

22-Dorothy Haskins Flowers: Dwain & Linda Baxter

27-Carl Van Slyke Coffee Host: Andrews Family

28-lrlean Phillips Dec. 26:Mike Hyder Greeters: Tom & Jane EubanksNancy Miller Flowers: Carl Van Slyke

Coffee Host: Jo Elliott-Blakeslee & Amy Linkert

Happy Anniversary Jan. 2-2011December 2010 Greet:

9-Heather & Dusty Hammons Flowers:14-Larry & Sandi Gillmore Coffee Hosts: Mike and Nancy Hyder26-Mary Jo & Bill Presley

Congratulations to our 2011Wright Church Officers & Committee Chairs

And 2013 Diaconate membersWRIGHT CONGREGATIONAL, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

OFFICERS, COMMITTEE CHAmS AND DIACONATE:

ModeratorBoard ChairBoard SecretaryFinancial SecretaryTreasurerHistorian

FellowshipLibraryMemorialMin. of VolunteersMission & OutreachMusicPastoral Relations/PersonnelPropertyPublic RelationsReligious EducationStewardshipUsheringWeddingslReceptionsWelcoming & MembershipWomen's FellowshipScholarship

DIACONATEClass of2011:Kirsten BeckerRobin CanningDanette HuntWill & Julie PattersonMary Jo PresleyDenise SteelmanDolores Wallace

Jo Elliott-BlakesleeWill PattersonBecky EricksonKim Salwasser & Denise Steelman (co-chairs)Janice AagaardRobin Canning

Sandi GillmoreNancy MillerNancy MillerLaura Shockley & Lois Wade (co-chairs)Jim MorrowNancy HyderAmy LinkertDale ShoemakerLisa Cheney-JorgensenLois TaylorCarl Van SlykeWes AndrewsJama CapshawCarol RiversJanice AagaardCarol Card

Class of 2012:Tami BlackJo Elliott-BlakesleeAmy LinkertJane PenrodChuck & Meredith PondCarl Van SlykeMarilyn Williams

Class of 2013:Jack & Joan WenskeDale & Cindy ShoemakerDave CarmenAnn DurandRon & Syl Apperson

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Fridav Saturday

D 1 2 3 4 -e:I 830 a.m. I

1:00p.m.Men's Breakfast

Women's 1-Book Club

Fellowship

7:00 Choir Reh.

5~ 6 7 8 9 10 11

1:00 10 a.m. Children's

9:30 Adult Bible Study King's Daughters Christmas ProgramRehearsal

10:45 WorshipCommunion 6:00 Huntington's

Noon: Fellowship Group Meeting Co-housing Group

Youth Group Id Wood Carvers 5:30 p.m.7:00 Alanon-Alateen 7:00 Choir Reh. 6-9:00 p.m.

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9:30 Adult Sunday Sch.10:45 Worship & Ann Burkholder's

Kids Christmas Program Student recitals

Noon :Fellowship5:30 BUGS board I 7:00 Board of I 3:00 p.m

youth GroupDirectors Meeting

7:00 Alanon-Alateen 7:00 Choir Reh.

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9:30 Adult Sun. Sch. Christmas A·~

10:45 Worship EveChristmas Fund offering Service •

INO Community

INoon: Fellowship Bench Supper 8:00 p.rn.Youth Group 7:00 Alanon-Alateen 7:00 Choir Reh. Merry Christmas

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10:45 Worship r Mike and Robin hav chosen to close the a Ice for this week. Plea e see emergency conta s #'s in this issue. I Happy New Year

Noon: Fellowship 2011

Youth Group

7:00 Alanon-Alateen 7:00 Choir Reh.

2 3 4 5 6 7 810:45 Worship,

Dr. Jo Elliott BlakesleeFamily Communion

Noonish: Fellowship 1:OOp.m.Women'sYouth Group Fellowship 1-Book Club

12:30 Singles Group atRobin's 7:00 Alanon-Alateen 7:00 Choir Reh.