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October2014
TableofContents
Birthdays........................................6
Calendar.......................................13
CaringforOneAnother............6 ChurchCouncil.............................8
FaithFormation...........................4
Fellowship......................................5
FinancialSummary....................8
MinisterialMusings...................2
MoneyinChurch......................11
Passings..........................................7
ServiceOpportunities...............5
Stewardship..................................9
SupportourMinistries.............9
ThankYous..................................10
Who,What,When.....................12
Women’sRetreat......................11
Worship..........................................2
MinisterialMusings…
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logsandtweets,facebookpostsandemails,snailmailandSundaymorningannouncements
–justhowdoesonekeepup?Ireallydon’tknow...perhapsit’snotpossible.Butourhope
isthatifwecommunicatewithyouinsuchamultiplicityofforms,methodsandvehicles
thatYOUwillgetthemessage.Sohowdoyougetyourinformation?Whatareyougetting
informationabout?OfcourseyouknowaboutSundayworshipat10:15whichduringtheschool
yearincludesChildren’sChapel,Touchstones,andConfirmation.Butourspiritualdevelopment
andfaithjourneyissomethingthatneverendsuntilindeathwemeetGodfacetoface.
Howdoyoustayappraisedoftheopportunitiestofeedanddeepenyourspirituallifeoutside
Sundayworship?Serviceopportunities?Tothecommunityandwithinthechurch…areyou
gettingtheinformationyouneed?Areyouabletoshareyourgiftsandtalentsatchurch?The
churchisaunique,intergenerationalcommunity,alwaysbalancingholdingontosomeof“what
wehavealwaysdone”andbeingopentonewideasnewwaysofdoingthings.Becauseofcourse,
Godisstillspeakingandbecauseasaneverchangingcommunitythegiftsandskillsthatare
presentwithinourcommunitymaybedifferentatanypointintime.Nomatterhowwella
programworkedinthepast,ifthegiftsandskillsneededforthatprogramnolongerexistwithin
ourcongregationtheprogramoractivityprobablywon’tworkwellnow.Andviceversa,
somethingmaynothaveworkedinthepastbecausewelackedskillsthatarepresentnow.
Eachfallweinvitethecongregationtocompletetimeandtalentsheets.You’veprobablyfilledone
outbefore.Startthinking,startpraying,startlisteningforGod’svoice(alsocalleddiscerning)to
seewhereGodmightbecallingyoutoservewithinthechurch,participateinnewformsofservice,
stretchyourBiblestudyskillsorleadershipskills.Andthenkeepwatchingyourfavoritekindof
media.You’reboundtoseesomethingthatwillcatchyoureyeoryourheartasyoureadablog,
tweet,post,email,letter,announcement,flier,etc.,etc..
Jesus’messageis…gointoalltheworld,right?
Peacetoyou,
PastorChristine
EdwardsWorships…
October5~WorldCommunionSunday
Exodus20:1–4,7–9,12–20
Psalm19
Philippians3:4b–14
Matthew21:33–46
October19~Children’sSabbath
Exodus33:12–23
Psalm99
1Thessalonians1:1–10
Matthew22:15–22
October12~Potluck
Exodus32:1–14
Psalm106:1–6,19–23
Philippians4:1–9
Matthew22:1–14
October26~FoodPantrySunday
Deuteronomy34:1–12
Psalm90:1–6,13–17
1Thessalonians2:1–8
Matthew22:34–46
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WORLDCOMMUNIONSUNDAY
October 5th will be the day we celebrate World Communion Sunday,
remembering the many ways we are connected with brothers and
sistersaroundtheworld.Onthatday,Christiansaroundtheworldwill
share communion – remembering both the one who is our host and
rememberingthehugediversityofguestsatthetable.Come!Youare
partofChrist’sfamily.
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NEIGHBORSINNEED
Everyyear,onthefirstSundayinOctober,wereceivetheNeighborsinNeedOffering.Eachyear,
theproceedsofthisofferinggotowardanationalefforttoprovideeducationalprogrammingin
poorneighborhoodsaroundourcountry,programsthatempowerindependenceandself‐worth
onIndianReservationsaroundthecountry,andjusticeadvocacyworkwithlegislativebodies
aroundournation.Yourgifttothisofferingwillmakeadifferenceinplacesofhunger,fearand
impoverishment(ofbody,soulandspirit).Helpaneighbor!Givegenerouslytoneighborsinneed.
SPECIALMUSICINOCTOBER
WEEKLYMUSICREHEARSALS~
NEWCOMERSALWAYSWELCOME
October5th~AlleluiaRingers
October12th~ChancelChoir
October19th~LiturgicalDancers
October26th~PromisedLand
AlleluiaRingers‐Mondaynights6:30pm
ChancelChoir–Wednesdaynights7:15pm
Worship Board Needs You
EDWARDSISABUSYPLACE!!
If you would like to serve our
The busy season is upon us and Edwards is
busier than ever! One room or another is
being used by not only our own activities but
also by an outside group almost every day of
theweekandthatisawonderfulthing!!
members in a meaningful way
that only takes a few hours per
month, please contact Dick
Dulaney at 563-323-2145 or
www.pilotdad@aol.com
It does, however, make it more important
than ever to check with the office for space
availability.Ifyouareschedulingameetingor
rehearsal, planning a church activity or would
liketouseanychurchspace,itisnecessaryto
Kathy Bowerman to make a reservation. This
makes for efficient room scheduling and
preventsconflicts.
Feel free to either call, email, or stop by the
church office. Kathy can be reached Monday
through Friday from 9am to 2pm at 563‐359‐
0331orkathy@edwards‐ucc.org.
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August2014WorshipAttendance
8/3
8/10
8/17
8/24
Members
82
89
83
80
Date
Regular
Friends
FirstTime
Visitors
Youth&
Children
TOTAL
9
9
8
13
1
6
4
2
9
20
16
21
101
124
111
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FaithFormationNews…
FaithFormationatEdwardsCongregationalUCCincludesSundaymorningchapelforchildren
preschoolthroughfifthgradeaswellasWednesdaynightConfirmationformiddleschoolyouthand
TouchStonesprogrammingforpreschoolthroughfifthgrade.Formoreinformationaboutthese
ministries,contactRev.KendraThompson.kendra@edwards‐ucc.orgor(563)359‐0331.
PastorKendra’sofficehours:
Iamcurrentlyworkingamodifiedscheduleinordertobeathomemorewithmyinfantson.
Here’swhenyoucancatchmeintheofficeduringtheweek:
Wednesdays:9‐11am
Thursdays:10:30‐noon
Iwillalsobearoundonboards/councilnightonceamonth,everyWednesdayforTouchStones,
andSundaymornings,ofcourse.
ImportantdatesforOctober:
Friday,October3rdistheannualHumilityofMarySleepOut.PastorChristineandIwill
encourageallyouthtoattend.WewillbuildacardboardshelterandsleepatModernWoodman
Parktoraisemoney(andawareness)todefeathomelessnessintheQuadCities.
SundayOctober19thisChildren’sSabbath.Childrenandyouthwillbeinchargeofrunningour
worshipservice.Thisservicewillhaveajusticetheme.Wehopetoraiseawarenessandliftin
prayertheunaccompaniedchildrenofCentralAmerica.
TOUCHSTONES
TherearetwoWednesdaynightsinOctoberwhenwewillnotmeetforTouchStones.Seebelow.
Also,wearelookingforafewmoremeal‐prepvolunteersforSimpleSupper.Ifyouareableto
provideameal,contactPastorKendra.
10/1/14noTouchStones(PC&PKgettingreadyforhumilityofMarysleepout)
10/29noTouchStones(Halloween)
ADULTEDUCATION
TherearecurrentlythreeoptionsforAdultEducationatEdwardsUCC.
OnSundaymorningat9am,therearetwoclasses.LyleStrattonleadsalectionarybasedBible
studyinthelibrary.Thisclasswilldiscussthepassagesofscripturethatarethebasisofthe
sermonatthe10:15worshipservice.JohnThompsonwillalsoleadaclassat9aminthefireside
roominBaxterHall.Thisclasswillbeabasicintroductiontotheology.Nopriorreading
necessary.Justcomeandexplorethemescentraltoourfaith.
OnWednesdaynightsstartingat6pminthelibrary,thereisanotheradulteducationopportunity.
EdwardsisparticipatingintheUCC’s“oneread.”Thismeansthatchurchesalloverthenationare
studyingthesamebook.ThebookisHotdogsandHamburgers:UnlockingLife’sPotentialby
InspiringLiteracyatAnyAgebyRobShindler.Ifyouareinterestedinpurchasingthisbookfora
discountedrate,talktoKathyBowermanorPastorChristine.
EveryoneiswelcomeatEdwardsUCC.Wehopethateveryonefeelswelcometoparticipateinthe
classesweoffer.Therefore,childcarewillbeprovidedforalloftheseadulteducation
opportunities.
NEWNurseryAttendant!
DanielleKingisournewnurseryattendant.Daniellehasworkedinchildcareforanumberof
yearswithavarietyofages.ShefeelsverycomfortablewithourchildrenatEdwards,and
appreciatesworkinginour“OpenandAffirming”environment.Danielleprovideschildcareinthe
nurseryfrom9am–nooneverySunday,from6:30‐7:30pmonboards/councilnight,andfrom
6pm‐7pmeveryWednesdayduringTouchStones/Confirmation.
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FellowshipOpportunities…
WOMEN’SBREAKFASTGROUP
JoinusatRiefe’sRestaurant(1417W.LocustSt.,Davenport)onMonday,October6that10:00am
forbrunch/lunchandfellowship.Joininandbringafriend!!
WOMEN’SNIGHTOUT
AllladiesareinvitedtoWomen’sNightOut,Thursday,October16thfordinnerat6pm.Wewill
beenjoyingourmealattheIowaMachineShed(7250NorthwestBlvd.,Davenport).Bringaguest
oranewcomer–thisisagreatwaytoenjoyaneveningofgoodfoodwithnewandoldfriends.
PRAYERSHAWLMINISTRY
The next Prayer Shawl Meeting will take place here at Edwards in the fireplace area of
FellowshipHallfrom10amtoNoononTuesday,October7th.Alightlunchwillbeserved.Ifyou
needanyyarnorsupplies,orhaveanyquestions,contactDorothyHammondat309‐797‐2321.
DONUTS&HAMMERS
Thisgrouphastwogoals.Goal#1istodrinkcoffee,eatdonutsandenjoy
fellowshiptogether.Goal#2istomakeminorrepairsaroundthechurch.
Typically, they meet every other week, sometimes more when there are
specialprojectsorbigjobs.Skillwithtoolsisnotarequirement.Kibitzing
willbeencouraged.Ifyouhaverepairskills,wanttolearnrepairskillsor
like donuts… you are welcome!! Our next meetings are Tuesdays,
October14th&October28th.Seeyouthere!!
HARPER’SDELIGHT~AFREEPUBLICPERFORMANCEON
SAT.,SEPTEMBER27TH
Theperformanceisfrom1‐3pmattheButterworthCenter,
11058thSt.,Molineinthemusicroom.Allagesareinvited
toattendandstayafterwardsforrefreshments.Thegroup
consistsof8amateurharpists(includingourveryown
JudyThessandMonaTerry)andaflutistwhomeet
weeklytosharetheirloveoftheharp.Thegroupwas
recentlyfeaturedonFranRiley’safternoonshowandhas
playedonnumerousoccasionsatchurchesandnon‐profit
events.Pleasevisittheirwebsiteathttp://harpersdelight.weebly.com/formoreinformationand
otherupcomingevents.
ServiceOpportunities…
Adopt‐A‐Highway
Edwards'fallcleanupalongUticaRidgeRoadisSaturday,October11th.Volunteersmeetatthe
churchat9:30amandwereturntothechurcharoundnoon.ContactBobBensonatchurch,by
phone(563‐271‐5221),orbyemail(rsbnsn@gmail.com)ifyou’dliketoparticipateorifyouhave
anyquestions.
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CaringForOneAnother…
Because of privacy concerns related to information available on the internet,
Edwards has chosen to remove the names of those for whom we are praying from
ouron‐linenewsletter.
We lift in joy those moments of celebration in our lives – anniversaries, births, and
marriages.Wecontinuetoprayforthoseinthehospital,thosewhoarehome‐bound,
andthosewhobattleillness.Weliftupthosewhogrievethelossofalovedoneand
remember those who carry heavy burdens. We trust that as we lift one another in
prayer,God’spresencebringsstrength,hopeandwholenesstousall.Amen.
OCTOBERBIRTHDAYS
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BradMiller
EllisBrown
DorothyFryer
LoreleiGephart
MatthewKieffer SuzanneBenson
JeffPenn
DeenaMiller
ChristineIsham
BobAnderson
SandyWellman
KathyBowerman
BettyCollins
RonSchumaker
ChrisCoe
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KimFortman
SusanHarnung
LibbyWeiss
MargaretWilber
BarbBleedorn
SusanChapman
TimHuey
JohnThompson
HeatherHubbard
ChloeVanBlair
MarthaJirus
ShirleyJohnson
KatieKyte
NoahGehler
UPDATEDPHONEDIRECTORYCOMINGSOON!!
Didwemissyourbirthday?Haveyougottenridofyourlandlineand
everyoneinthefamilyhasacellphonenow?Haveyouchangedyour
email?
Ifso,letKathyBowermanknowaswewillbeprintinganewphone
directoryinOctoberandweneedyourhelpkeepingnotonlythe
directoryup‐to‐datebutalsoEdward’smembershiprecordsinthe
database.
Feelfreetoeithercall,email,orstopbythechurchoffice.Kathycanbe
reachedMondaythroughFridayfrom9amto2pmat563‐359‐0331or
kathy@edwards‐ucc.org.
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PASSINGS
RoseMarieEdgerton,89,ofDavenport,passedawayonSunday,September
14,2014attheClarissaC.CookHospiceHouseinBettendorf.Memorial
servicesincelebrationofherlifewillbeheldatalaterdateatEdwards
CongregationalUnitedChurchofChrist,3420JerseyRidgeRoadin
Davenport.AprivateburialtookplaceatOakdaleMemorialGardens.
MemorialsmaybemadetoEdwardsCongregationalUCC.WeertsFuneral
Homeisassistingherfamilywitharrangements.(Note:RoseMarie’s
MemorialServicewillbeNovember1statEdwardsUCC.Moreinformation
willbeavailablelaterinOctober.)
James"Jim"EdwardAndersondiedattheageof79onSeptember5,2014.
Amanofquietconfidenceandintegrity,hewillbemissedbyhisfamilyand
friends.Agatheringtocelebratehislifeandsharememorieswasheldon
Saturday,September13atMcGilleyStateLineChapel,KansasCity,MO.Jim
wasborninWaterloo,IowatoLaneandKatherineAnderson.Hegraduated
fromWaterlooHighSchoolintheclassof'53andGrinnellCollegein1957.
HethenmovedtoDavenport,Iowatobeginhisworklife.Soonheobtained
hisappraisallicenseandenjoyedalongandfruitfulcareerasaself‐
employedrealestateappraiser,retiringin2003.Jimmethisfirstwife,
Carolyn,inMarchof1959andtheymarriedinAugustofthatyear.They
raisedthreechildren,livingtogetherhappilyuntilCarolyn'sdeathinearly2005.Jimthenmoved
toKansasCitytobenearhisfamily,andspentmanyhoursattendinghisgrandchildren'ssporting
events,recitalsandconcerts.HefoundloveagainandmarriedCherylDenslowinJanuary2007,
bringingcontinuedhappinesstohislaterlife.Jimtookupgolfearlyinlife,excellinginhighschool
andcollegeathletics,andco‐captainingtheGrinnellgolfteam.Golfremainedalifelongpassion
andhealwayshadaregularfoursomeorplaydateonthehorizon.JimwasalsoanAuxiliary
memberofSt.JosephMedicalCenterinKansasCity,andaregularvolunteerthere.In2008,he
joinedthePetsforLifeprogram,visitingpatientsatthehospitalwithhisdog.Inadditiontohis
parentsandfirstwife,CarolynAnderson,JimisprecededindeathbyhissisterElaineWeldon.Jim
issurvivedbyhiswife,CherylAndersonofKansasCity,Missouri;childrenLori(Jim)Stanziolaof
OverlandPark,Kansas,Jim(Laura)AndersonofLeawood,Kansas,andMark(Wendy)Andersonof
SanFrancisco,California;nephewDavid(Linda)WeldonofConroe,Texas;andgrandchildren
Lane,Joe,Evan,Ellen,Grace,Libby,LulaandEmma.JimisalsosurvivedbyCheryl'schildrenLori
(Jason)KarpandBrian(Leslie)DenslowandhergrandchildrenJon,LillyandBraiden.Inlieuof
flowers,thefamilysuggestsdonationstoPetsforLifeinKansasCity,Missouri;Edwards
CongregationalChurchinDavenport,IowaorTheFamilyMuseuminBettendorf,Iowa.
Condolencesmaybeleftonlineatwww.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com.
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ChurchCouncilHighlights
ChurchCouncilmetTuesday,September9,2014.Herearesomehighlightsfromthatmeeting.If
youwouldprefertoreadtheunabridgedversion,pleasecontacttheChurchofficeorvisitour
websiteforacopyofthecompleteCouncilminutes.
 TheCouncilhadtheopportunitytomeetwithJenniferSmithofNavigatorsUSAwho
presentedtheirprogramforthecomingyear.NavigatorsUSA,involvingsome10–20local
childrenages5‐9willbemeetinginourChurchthe1stand3rdWednesdaysofeachmonth,
from6:00PMuntil7:00PM.
 TheCouncilmembersalsogottomeetDanielleKing,ournewnurseryattendant.Danielle
willbeinthenurseryonSundaysfrom9:00AMuntilnoon,onWednesdayevenings,and
duringmonthlyBoardandCouncilmeetings.
 ChristineandKendrahavestartedpastors’blogsonFacebookandTwitter.
 205personsattendedthe175thAnniversarycelebration.PatCresapiscataloguingand
storingthehistoricitems.WoodPerkinsishelpingdigitizingasmuchaspossible.Mary
HeinhasrecordingsofEdwardsChurchservicesplayedontheradio70yearsago.
 TheBiloxiBackBayMissiongroupwillbecommissionedonSeptember28andwillbe
departingonOctober4.
 MindyBrownandJulieHenkearecoordinatingtheassemblyofBlessingsinaBackpack.
DeeandDarrellHillyerareassistingindeliveringthebagstoEisenhowerSchool.
VolunteersareneededtohelpassemblethebagsonFridays.
 Beginningnextyear,theChurchwillbeprovidingoneSaturdaylunchmealevery3rdmonth
atCaféonVine.MuchlikeourSalvationArmySuppers,thisisanothergreatopportunityto
serveourcommunity.
 VisitorsfromtheDakotaAssociationinSouthDakotawillattendourpotluckonSaturday,
October4,andwillpresentaprogram,opentothepublic,intheSanctuaryat7:00PMthat
evening.
 Datesofsomeotherimportantupcomingevents…
o September28‐‐theEasternIowaAssoc.ofUCCwillmeetat3:00PM
o October5–WorldCommunionSunday
o October5–CROPWalk
o October11–theIowaConferenceofUCCwillmeetat9:00AM.
o October18–‘MoneyInChurch’seminarfrom9:00AMuntil3:00PM.
o November13–FundraiserbreakfastforQuadCitiesInterfaith.
FinancialSummary–August2014
RECEIPTS
PledgeIncome
Offerings1
OtherIncome2
TotalRECEIPTS
TOTALEXPENSES
MONTH
14,279
2,388
50
16,717
16,973
YEARTODATE BUDGETTODATE ANNUALBUDGET
138,300
147,745
221,618
26,384
19,437
27,269
11,957
8,400
12,600
176,641
175,582
261,487
180,409
184,675
282,659
1regulargifts,looseoffering
2buildinguse,etc.
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SupportingOurMinistries…
WINNIE’SPLACENEEDS:
Brooms&dustpans
Lithium123photobatteries3v
HElaundrydetergent
Toiletbowlcleaner
Chickennoodlesoup
Flashlights
Pancakesyrup
CloroxClean
Peptobismol/Tums
Creamer
Snackfood
Cannedpotatoes
Twinmattressencasementsor
$45perbedx31mattresses
GiftcardsforHy‐Vee,Walmart&Lowe’s
13&30‐gallonheavy‐dutytrashbags
InfantsTylenol
Salt&Peppershakers
Cleaningsponges
Illinoisbustickets
Papertowels
Size5and6diapers
Mayo/MiracleWhip
SaladDressing
Band‐aids
Ibuprofen
Browniemix
Energysmartlightbulbs
Butter/margarine
Hashbrowns/tatortots
Pizzas
Hamburger&othermeats
Butterflymops
Questions?CallWinnie’sPlace
(309.764.9466)
StewardshipMessage
STEWARDSOFGOD’SEXTRAVAGANTWELCOME:
ANMM,ONA,A2A,JPCHURCH
Welcomeoneanother,therefore,justasChristhaswelcomedyou,forthegloryofGod.–Romans15:7
“Jesusdidn’tturnpeopleaway;neitherdowe.”Whenyou’regutsyenoughtomakesuchaclaim,it'snotalways
easytomakegoodonit.FollowingJesus’lead,theUnitedChurchofChriststrivestokeepdoorsopentoall.
Ourwelcomeembracesboththoseinourcongregationsandthoseoutsidethechurch,withwhomweworkfor
God’sjusticeandcompassion.Whoiswelcome?–God’schildrenofdifferentcultures,races,genders,ages,sexual
orientations, abilities, economic situations, and theological traditions. It isn’t always easy to be so open. Each
UCCcongregationprayerfullydiscernsandexpresseshowwidetheirdoorsandarmsareopen.Somestateitthis
way,“Weareamulticulturalandmultiracial,openandaffirming,accessibletoall,andjustpeacechurch.”
Thefoundationforthisworkisthegraciousgiftoflove,freedomandjusticegiventousbyGod.Incovenantwith
oneanother,wearecalledtoseekadeeperbelovedcommunity.Byinvitingotherstoshareinthereconciling
work of God in the world we invite them into discipleship with Christ. We join faith with hospitality as bold
peopleofGod'swelcome.
AmessagefromStewardsintheHouseholdofGod:aResourceforHolisticYear‐roundStewardshipavailablefrom
UnitedChurchofChristResources.
Godisstillspeaking,
This resource is a free service and is made possible by your gifts to Our Church's Wider Mission.
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ThankYou,ThankYou,ThankYou!!
Thankyoutoeveryonefortheprayers,cards,andthoughtfulnesswhenmyfatherdied.Ideeplyappreciated
yourcare.Thanksforholdingmeuponceagain!BeckyDavid
ThefamilyofGeorgeSterkextendasincerethankyouandgratitudeforyourprayers,cardsandmemorialsin
memoryofGeorge.AspecialthankyoutoEdwardsCaregivers.Yoursupporthasmeantsomuchtome.George
wasawonderfulhusband,fatherandgrandfather.Hewillbedeeplymissed,butweknowwewillgetthrough
thisdifficulttimewiththesupportoffamilyandfriends.Sincerely,PatSterk
Phonemessagereceived:
Yourchurchdonatestousforthefoodpantryandagentlemanjustdeliveredseveralboxesofcookiesandcases
barbequesauce.Iwanttosharewithyouhowtimelythisdonationis.GodcertainlyisanawesomeGodwho
worksthingsout.Weweredonatedsomeracksofribsandwe’vebeengivingthemouttofamiliesandsothe
barbequeisperfecttogowiththeribs.Itisoneofthoselittlethingsthathappenstousanditjustmakesitso
muchfun.Ijustwantedtosharethiswithyouandthankyouforthebarbequesaucethatwillbegivenoutwith
theribs.Wereallyappreciatewhatyoudoandforrememberingourfoodpantry.
Thankyou!PamfromCityCenterMinistry,Davenport
Wewouldliketothankyouforyourdonationofvariousfoodsandchildren’sgiftspackages.Thiswillhelp
peopleintheirtimeofneed.MayGodBlessYou,ChristianCareresidentsandstaff
DearEdwardsChurch,
ThankyoufortheuseofyourroomforourrecoveryonTuesdaynights.Weappreciateyoulettingususeit.
Pleaseusethisdonationtowardsthecostofutilitiesorhoweveryouwouldliketouseit.Thankyou!
TuesdayAlanonBookStudy
Dearfriends,
Thankyousomuchforyourrecentdonationofmiscellaneoushousewaresandpersonalcareitemswhichyou
broughtforthewomenandchildreninourshelter.Also,thankyouforclothing,comforter,babytoys,shoesand
blankets!Yourthoughtfulnessinprovidingforourneedsisverymuchappreciated!!
JeanforWinnie’sPlace
ThankyousomuchforallyoursupportontheShoesforStudentsDrive.Theshoesyoudonatedwillbeagreat
helptothestudentsatJeffersonEdisonElementary.Bestregards,CrystalCrayne,RungeMortuaryand
Crematory
ThankyouforyourdonationofFairTradeCoffee.Weareblessedbyyourfriendshipandtrulyappreciateyour
supportandcommitmenttothehomelessinourcommunity.HumilityofMaryShelter
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MoneyinChurch–
Talking,Raising&ManagingMoneyforGod’sWorkintheWorld
Saturday,October18th~9:00amto3:30pm
F
Registrationis$15perperson,includeslunchplusacopyofWhoseOfferingPlateIsIt?
aithfulwomenandmenbringavarietyoffinancialandotherskillstotheirrolesinchurchleadership–but
themanagementofchurchfinancesdiffersfrombusinessesandevenothernot‐for‐profits.
TheMoneyInChurchseminarhelpsparticipantslearnmoreabout–
 theology,moneyandpayingthebills
thinkingaboutmoney,givingandgiversinaspiritualcontext
 howchurchnumbersaredifferent
understandingendowments,investments,andmore
 church‐friendlyfinancialstatements&betterreporting
tellingthestory,ensuringtransparency,choosingsoftware
 thepowerofanarrativebudgetforgiving
inspiringgenerositybyconnectingpeopletomissionspending
 policiesandprocedureseverychurchneeds
toprotectthetreasurer,thechurch,andthefund
Comewithquestionsandyourownchurchbudget,andleavewithanswers,assistance,andanotebookofuseful
referencematerial.
Registrationforms(withlunchorder)areinthenarthex.
Listening to Your Life Women’s Retreat
November 2 – 6, 2014
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center
Carefree, Arizona
ListeningtoYourLife
JoinwomenfromacrosstheUnitedStatesforthisremarkableexperienceofself‐discoveryandhope.Nomatter
whereyouareonlife’sjourney,thereismorewaitingforyou.ThebeautifuldesertofArizonaisoursettingfor
this inward exploration of our most authentic selves. Commonly referred to as the Nine Faces of God, the
EnneagramTypeIndicatorwillbeourportaltoadeeperunderstandingofourtruenatureandhowwecanbest
ground ourselves in a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Come and rest, relax, and renew with us. Open to
womenofallageswhodesireamoreabundant,joyfullife.
PresentedbytheRev.BeckyDavid,CPCC,ACC
Owner:BlackPearlLeadershipDevelopmentandCoaching
Beckybringsovertwentyyearsexperienceinspirituality,retreatdirection,andleadership.Hercertificationsas
acertifiedCo‐ActiveCoach,SpiritualDirectorandEnneagramTypeIndicatortrainerhavemadeahighlysought‐
after presenter and coach. Listening to your Life is the second program in her Diving Deep Women’s
SpiritualitySeries.
Visitwww.blackpearlld.comformoreinformationandtheregistrationbrochurewhichincludesadailyschedule,
pricingandtransportationinformation.
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Who…What…When…Where…
Preacher
Chancel
Set‐up
AltarFlowers
ScriptureReader
SpecialMusic
Audio
Video
Ushers
Greeters
CoffeeHour
Lock‐up
TrusteeOnCall
Mower/Trimmer
CareGivers
OnCall
Wed.Dinners
Wed.Desserts
Wed.Clean‐up
October5
Communion
ChristineIsham
October12
Potluck
ChristineIsham
October19
Children’sSabbath
ChristineIsham
October26
FoodPantry
ChristineIsham
SandyDoran
JudyStouffer
JenniferJordening
DickDulaney
JohnKeraus
AlleluiaRingers
JoycePaustian
RayBall‐Trevor
DeenaMiller
SaraVerdick
MargaretWilber
CarolBachellor
MerlinBachellor
WendyShaw‐Sullivan
JoelSullivan
AngelaReier
SandyReinders
MiloSmith/
RichardJirus
LisaHixon
ChancelChoir
JoycePaustian
BradHixon
LisaHixon
TerrySchlabach
PatSterk
ChrisMedina
EvonaPetherick
BeverlySimpson
SandySohr
Potluck
CraigLucas
CraigLucas
DickDulaney
MarthaJirus
SandyReinders
Augspergers
CarolHart
Augspergers
Kathy&DickLafrenz
Youth
LiturgicalDancers
LyleStratton
TerrySchlabach
CurlyCurl
DarrellHillyer
DeeHillyer
JoycePaustian
JohnMcDowell
GailMcPike
EricaSchroeder
RonSchumaker
MiloSmith
RobertRiedesel
RobertRiedesel/
VinceHoldridge
DeeHillyer
EvonaPetherick
Gehlers
Gehlers
Gehlers
SharonWildemuth
PromisedLand
LyleStratton
DickDulaney
TomKenneke
SteveWildemuth
FranWolfe
JudyCollins
LisaHixon
MilaSmith
MiloSmith
VinceHoldridge
MiloSmith
FranWolfe
NoProgramming
NoProgramming
NoProgramming
Wherethereareblanks,wemayneedyourhelp!!
Pleasecallthechurchofficetosignup.
EDWARDSUCCSTAFF
Rev.Dr.ChristineIsham
SeniorPastor,christine@edwards‐ucc.org
Rev.KendraThompson
MinisterofFaithFormation,kendra@edwards‐ucc.org
KathyBowerman
GeriDulaney
AdministrativeSecretary,kathy@edwards‐ucc.org
MembershipCoordinator,geri@edwards‐ucc.org
BrianDugan
PaulRenaud
CaregiverCoordinator,brian@edwards‐ucc.org
MusicDirector,paul@edwards‐ucc.org
BretVanNuland
CathyLoughead
Organist,bret@edwards‐ucc.org
Bookkeeper,loughead@mchsi.com
JulieHenke
Dr.EvangelineLewis
FinancialSecretary,JulieHenke@aol.com
ChurchModerator,elewis5354@aol.com
DanielleKing
NurseryAttendant
TammyLeamon
Custodian
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OCTOBER 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
Food Pantry Sunday
8:45 AM Staff Meeting
9:00 AM Bible Study
10:15 AM Worship
10:40 AM Children's
Chapel
11:30 AM Coffee Hour
11:30 AM Promised
Land Rehearsal
3:00 PM E IA Assoc.
Meeting & Program
10:00 AM Recipes due
at church
6:00 PM Diversity AA
Meeting
6:30 PM Allelluia
Ringers
8:30 AM Donuts &
Hammers
1:00 PM Room 4
Reserved
6:30 PM Al-Anon
Meeting
6:30 PM Room 4
Reserved
No Touchstones tonight
5:30 PM Simple Supper
6:00 PM Confirmation
6:00 PM Navigators
6:00 PM One-Read
7:15 PM Chancel Choir
8:15 PM Promised
Land Rehearsal
10:00 AM Staff Meeting
12:30 PM Fellowship
Hall Reserved
6:30 PM 12-Step
Meeting
6:30 PM Al-Anon
Meeting
6:30 PM Diversity AA
Meeting
9:00 AM By-Laws
Meeting
2:00 PM Treats for
Biloxi team due at
church
4:30 PM Night at the
Shelter Sleep-out
6:00 PM Set-up for
Saturday event
Biloxi Mission Trip
5:30 PM Church
Potluck
7:00 PM Dakota
Presentation
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Biloxi Mission Trip
10:00 AM Women's
Breakfast Group
6:00 PM Diversity AA
Meeting
6:30 PM Allelluia
Ringers
Biloxi Mission Trip
10:00 AM Prayer Shawl
Meeting
12:00 PM Pre-Council
Meeting
1:00 PM Room 4
Reserved
6:30 PM Al-Anon
Meeting
6:30 PM Room 4
Reserved
Biloxi Mission Trip
5:30 PM Simple Supper
6:00 PM Confirmation
6:00 PM One-Read
6:00 PM TouchStones
7:15 PM Chancel Choir
8:15 PM Promised
Land Rehearsal
Biloxi Mission Trip
12:30 PM Fellowship
Hall Reserved
6:30 PM 12-Step
Meeting
6:30 PM Al-Anon
Meeting
6:30 PM Diversity AA
Meeting
Biloxi Mission Trip
Biloxi Mission Trip
9:00 AM IA Conf
Annual Meeting
9:30 AM Adopt-aHighway
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Biloxi Mission Trip
8:45 AM Staff Meeting
9:00 AM Bible Study
10:15 AM Worship
10:40 AM Children's
Chapel
11:30 AM Potluck
11:30 AM Promised
Land Rehearsal
6:00 PM Diversity AA
Meeting
6:30 PM Allelluia
Ringers
8:30 AM Donuts &
Hammers
1:00 PM Room 4
Reserved
6:30 PM Al-Anon
Meeting
6:30 PM Board
Meetings
6:30 PM Room 4
Reserved
7:30 PM Council
Meeting
5:30 PM Simple Supper
6:00 PM Confirmation
6:00 PM Navigators
6:00 PM One-Read
6:00 PM TouchStones
7:15 PM Chancel Choir
8:15 PM Promised
Land Rehearsal
10:00 AM Staff Meeting
12:30 PM Fellowship
Hall Reserved
6:00 PM Women's
Night Out
6:30 PM 12-Step
Meeting
6:30 PM Al-Anon
Meeting
6:30 PM Diversity AA
Meeting
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Children's Sabbath
8:45 AM Staff Meeting
9:00 AM Bible Study
10:15 AM Worship
10:40 AM Children's
Chapel
11:30 AM Coffee Hour
11:30 AM Fair Trade
Coffee Sale
11:30 AM Promised
Land Rehearsal
9:00 AM
NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE!!
6:00 PM Diversity AA
Meeting
6:30 PM Allelluia
Ringers
12:00 PM CareGivers
Meeting
1:00 PM Room 4
Reserved
1:30 PM Community
Kitchen food prep
5:20 PM Serve at
Salvation Army
6:30 PM Al-Anon
Meeting
6:30 PM Room 4
Reserved
5:30 PM Simple Supper
6:00 PM Confirmation
6:00 PM One-Read
6:00 PM TouchStones
7:15 PM Chancel Choir
8:15 PM Promised
Land Rehearsal
12:30 PM Fellowship
Hall Reserved
6:30 PM 12-Step
Meeting
6:30 PM Al-Anon
Meeting
6:30 PM Diversity AA
Meeting
11:45 AM Memorial
Committee Meeting
9:00 AM FALL CLEANUP
9:00 AM Sanctuary
Reserved
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
Food Pantry Sunday
8:45 AM Staff Meeting
9:00 AM Bible Study
10:15 AM Worship
10:40 AM Children's
Chapel
11:30 AM Coffee Hour
11:30 AM Newcomer
Class
11:30 AM Promised
Land Rehearsal
6:00 PM Diversity AA
Meeting
6:30 PM Allelluia
Ringers
8:30 AM Donuts &
Hammers
1:00 PM Room 4
Reserved
6:30 PM Al-Anon
Meeting
6:30 PM Room 4
Reserved
7:15 PM Chancel Choir 10:00 AM Staff Meeting
8:15 PM Promised
12:30 PM Fellowship
Land Rehearsal
Hall Reserved
6:30 PM 12-Step
Meeting
6:30 PM Al-Anon
Meeting
6:30 PM Diversity AA
Meeting
Biloxi Mission Trip
Neighbors In Need
Offering
8:45 AM Staff Meeting
9:00 AM Bible Study
10:15 AM Worship
10:40 AM Children's
Chapel
11:30 AM Coffee Hour
11:30 AM Promised
Land Rehearsal
2:00 PM CROP Walk
9:00 AM Cornerstone
Workshop - Money In
Church
7:30 AM Blood Drive
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