on i Men Usted Guach of Chit Je- Congregational Crrch 1954 eee Box 218, 108 Lincs St, Minor 51853 —— CORNEASTONE ‘anuany BOLE “rorammaen ee 712-483-200, Prsonage 712-407-2370 1 2. 3 aces Sel sem can | Sem 12 13 19 20 gue 26 =«(|27 28 29 30 at ile i U Hl imac )Minister's Musings Wishing you 12 montis of success, 52 weeks of laughter, 365 days of fun, 8760 hours of joy, 525600 minutes of good luck and 31836000 seconds of happiness. “Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma which is living withthe results of other people's thinking. Don't ot tho noise of father’s apinians crown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage {o follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to ‘become. Everything alse is sacondary.”— Steve Jobs ‘The start of a new year brings the feeling that anything is possible doesn't it? We love resolutions because they give us a sense that we can start over again and do It “right” this time. Although I don’t know many resolutions that stick..do you? Read the above to quotes again. Our time is limited. How much of it do we waste trying to live up to the standards of the world? How much time do we waste trying to get the next new thing, trying to lose the last 10, 15, 20 pounds, trying to keep up with the “Jonses"? We have this ideal of what our lives should be like in our heads. The Ideal is something that the world bombards us with and we run the rat race trying to reach it, What bums me out is how much of life I miss, or simply don’t appreciate, because I'm too busy feeling bad for myself because I haven't lived up to the ideal Ife I've created in my head. What I know in my heart, that Jesus loves me unconditionally, that my life is pretty darn good, isn’t always reflected in my head and actions. Why is that? If I sit and take inventory of where I am in my life there isn’t anything I need to make me happy... have it all..truly. What do you find if you sit down and honestly think about all the blessings you have? How much time Is wasted living up to the world’s Ideals and not believing in what Jesus says? My New Year prayer for us is that we find time to slow down. Truly find time to enjoy family, friends, and the blessings that surround is, I know some people are having @ Lough ime in life for varluus reasons, but even during the tough times we can find reasons to be grateful. Our focus truly determines our reality, and I don’t want to spend so much time focusing on what I don’t have and instead focusing on what I do have. I want to learn to appreciate the blessings I have so when the valleys and tough times come T remember how I've been blessed in the past and that I'm never alone in the dark times. Sounds Ike a resolution T can get behind...how about you?lovember 12, 2017, Present: Pastor Brian Wohlhuter, Richard Dau, Pam Danker, Kaylee Schneckloth, Amanda ‘Murley, Phyiisha Wolfe, Tom Nelson, Charlie Leaders, and Christina Richard, Intro: \wilie Vannordstrand came as @ guest on behalf ofthe boy scouts to give an update since the church isa charter for them. As a charter, this means the church isa place to hold their meetings. He wanted to et the church know that everything is gaing great for the group and they are thankful that thechurch has been a charter. The boy scouts wil also come help at ‘the church auction in supfort ofthe church. An important fundraiser forthe boy scouts willbe the "Avenue of Flags" next spring. This a project to raise funds for the boy scouts to attend summer camps and involves installing a flag pole in a person's yard if they would like, ‘There will be more detailsto come next spring so keep your eyes open for more about the "avenue of Flags.” Meeting Sunday Schools dong the Christmas Pageant downstairs on Sunday December 17th, Pastor Brian passed around a supply list and said there was a few things lke lights, candles, and other supplies that could be downstairs or donated if people wished to. He suggested the remainder ofthe list which included costumes, shirts for shepherds and various other items that could be purchased with money from the Memorial Fund. Board agreed to use the Memorial Fund which willbe about $390.00 or less depending on what is danated or found downstairs Pastor's Report: Total miles driven for October: $93, wedding next Saturday: Becky Graham & Andrew Taylor, Baptism of Charleigh Campbell today, discussion of fe for using the church was mentioned and thatthe current fee of $200.00 was low. A suggestion was made that we may want to think about increasing this fee. Discussion was left for later consideration, One Christmas Eve Service this year since Its on Sunday and there willbe a regular service in the morning. The Candle light Christmas Eve service will be at 6pm Sunday, December 24th. Donations for church auction from Avoca businesses was discussed and a few were not found lr contacted even thaugh listed an the City af Aunes home page. Then ala puting together baskets for the auction this week. Kaylee was taking care ofthis Link for Operation Christmas Child will be e-mailed out to members. Business: Group 3:16 was going well and there is great help withthe cass this year, especially the male support by Richard Wiggins & Jerry Murley. The group has a good dynamic and the support from the adults iseitical for this group.Events in our Church Life January 3 - Group 3:16, Minden, 6-7:30 January 14— Annual Meeting January 17 - Group 3:16, Neola, 6-7: January Usher List February Usher List Janay 7.2018 Rebrunry 4.2018 ‘David Storjohann, Charles Leaders, Amy Andersen, Bonnie & Gene Dollen, ‘Lymn Peterson, Wel:er Chambers ‘Tracey Roane Jamar 14.2018 Rebrusry 11.2018 Atte Kis Brckhoft ‘om d Mille Nelson January 21,2018 February 18,2018 Jey 8 Anas ley yan dil Schroder January 28,2018 ebmary 25,2018 ‘Tin de Doren Koch Paul & Kayden Schnack January Scripture Readings Sanuary 7 ~Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 29, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 14-11 January 141 Samauel3:1-10, (11-20), Psa 1 John 1343-51 6, 13-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, January 21 ~ Jonah 3: 5,10, Psalm 602:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1-14-20 January 28 ~ Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13,, ‘Mark 1:21-28‘Minden United Church of Christ Budgets: Qutreach Ministry ocwnt MOPS. (confined 2018) Miscllanecu (donations, pel even') TTOTAL OUTREACH MINISTRY BUDGET Support ase Sainy ‘SocilSecurtyMecare Ost (7.65% base salary $housng) Pensions Lie insurance an sabity ncaa bent Contang Edveton ook, peed he) Heusng Alowance & Us Ssbbacttission Savings Account TOTAL MINISTERIAL SUPPORT BUDGET Administration ‘Workman Compensation Church Phen (opiorMartenance Office suppies (paper, ee) Postage Copier Fund ‘ieehip Surges (Upper Rose) ‘Assoriaion& Conference expenses Youth Came Secretary's salay (based on 1 hewosk$1426 hi) Travel Alowsnee Palit upoly Social Seeurty and Meseare ‘TOTAL ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES BUDGET Property Custodis slary at $280 por mont Custodial Supplies ‘nsurence (church & parsonage) (Chore Ue rounds Maintenance (mowing, snow emovat Naintonance (church & parsonage) TOTAL PROPERTY EXPENSES BUDGET Music Department Organist Salary ‘TOTAL MUSIC DEPT. EXPENSES BUDGET ‘Christian Edueation Department Curriculum materia (Sunday School) ‘Vacation Bible School Bibles Confrmaton ‘TOTAL CHRISTIANED, BUDGET. TOTAL BUDGET $500 se424 $2,000, ‘400 S815 316249 $3,000 $200 36,500 37,000 $2,000 S180 $20,500 $600 S100 700 $1,500 $500 200 $200 $2,400 $115,985 2016 $3,840 ‘482 $200 4,582 $26,040 $3,784 $7483 $8651 $1,080 $700 3300 sisi $71,828 sse00 $750 $600 $200 3200 s4so 5150 3500 37.865 $2,000 400 seat $16,248 33,000 $250, 38,550 37,000 32.000 31.800 $20,600 00 S00 $700 $1,500 $500 $200 200 $2400 2017 proposed budget $380 $4140 ‘3300 200 $200 $430 84340 $30,808 $38,808.00, $3,858.46 $3,859.48 $7,903.38 $7,503.38 e481 $14,205.00, $1,122. $1/000.00, seres — setees, Sood Suu s116240 $1164240 $7359.89 $78,402.89 $1,000 $1,000, ‘$400 $400 $540 $900 $700 5700 1000 $1000, 3600 600 $150, 150 3500, 600 $8008 $6,151 $2000 $2000 $400 $200 $850 3850 $1854 $16,551 $3000 $3,000, $250, $250, 36550 $6550, $7900 $7,000, $2000 $2000, $1800 $1,000, 20800 $19,800 600 3800 $100 3100 $700 3700 s1s00 $1500 3600 $500 3200 200 3200, $200 $2400 $2400, $116,107 $118,178.80 $122,198.69UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST December 11, 2017 United Church of Crist POBox 218 Minden, 51553-0218, ‘Dear Ffends in Christ: ‘Thankyou fo your if of $300.00 received on 11/29/2017 to support Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts, Your donation will help address the emergency now, aswell asthe long-term recovery ‘that willbe need to get communities restored and people back nt their homes. We are asking for prayers for everyone impacted by the storm, and for your continued support asthe long-term recovery take shape. “The wide-spread rain across any areas of Tera, was devastating, and will require volunteers ‘who can help withthe rebuilding process at the appropriate time down the read, of curse. Individual, work groups, and Inancial support wil be needed asthe entice process ikely to take 3=5 years or longer Find up-to-date information at: voyuer orp/dsaster huricine harvey. ‘On behalf ofthe United Chureh of Christ, thank you! Thank you for being inspired by Gou’s race, for partnering with usin loving our neighbors and uniting with us to buld a just world for al Should you have any questions regarding your donation, please contact usa giing@uce org, or at 8008466872. Faithfully, i Oferta Ra, Joba C.Dorhaver Mary A. Paxton secure marie Director, Ofice of Philanthropy and Stewardship Ckcectance scot Mire Rew ames A Moot 700 Prospect Averue East, Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1100 | 866.822.8224 | uccorg,Bible Quiz Actes an owe eee Caer grew ce ‘Whe ds ensayo manana ieiey? 1G a gow Seen el ae Tealseh pn ah ctheetewibya eo Sateen = redoctry: Aes 78 Wa re Come back to Christmas "When January comes long, we ct continue that sense of comfort ne worth at comes a Christa by renting t ee Chri story, which es two grt promises God undertnde you, and God ean redeem ‘our Lencourage people to make ira point to reread the {Chasm tory every month, and ally Christmas tobe CChraanas every month We need to seep coming back > “Max Lucado, Publier Wey interview —— From the correct perspective ‘A dl vat ahs grandmothers aa he embrok ered, Looking up, he eva mshi of hades tly knots burn discernible plcnreor words. "Nana," Ineaid with concer, "thags noe ery prety” "Come up hee Grandes vite,“ ook ti fom {his lde. 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