Brecksville United Church of Christ

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From Sunday's Bulletin

The following items are from our Sunday bulletin. If you wish more information, please use the form on our Home Page or phone 440-526-4364. Thank you


BUCC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday July 25, 2010

TODAY’S FLOWERS are given by John and Katie MacKeigan King in loving memory of Russ King, March 8, 1956 - July 29, 1978.

WE WELCOME PATRICIA FRANK today as our guest organist while Dave Debick is on vacation.

THE ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC has a NEW location: Darlene Kelly and Michele Namitka’s home, The picnic will get under way on TODAY at 2:00 p.m. The Membership Ministry will again supply hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. Committee members will be bringing appetizers and we are asking for others signing up to bring a dish to share such as beans, potato salad, pasta salad, fruit salad, green salad or vegetables. Also please bring your table service. This year we are having a dessert contest (anything sweet). We will be serving food around 4:00 p.m.

10290 Abbey Road, North Royalton, OH  

Parking space is limited therefore we are urging you to carpool. Park in Darlene and Michele’s driveway or across the street on a neighbor’s lawn. Follow parking signs. Bring your bathing suits and towels for an above-ground pool. We will need life guard volunteers for 30-minute slots. Children will use the RV in back yard for changing or using the bathroom. Volleyball and games for children will be available. Everyone is welcome to bring their own favorite game.

In the event of rain our picnic will be canceled. To confirm or if there is a question, call Janet Nicholas at 440 832-6055 or Pastor Dave at 440 546-1193.

THE AUGUST PILLAR has been completed. If you asked for Pillar delivery by e-mail, you should have received your copy last week. If you asked for a hard copy by mail, please pick up your pre-addressed copy in the upper commons this morning. Those not picked up will need to be stamped and mailed. If you do not find your copy or have any problems or changes, please let us know.

INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK  - On Tuesday, July 27th, we will be helping to host a few homeless families at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church. This is another opportunity to work with your faith family on a worthwhile cause. Questions? Call Kathy Lander 330-388-6389.

AUGUST FOOD PANTRY items are dish, hand and laundry soap. Please leave your donations in the basket outside of the office door.  Let’s not forget to also bring in all kinds of non-perishable food items to be distributed at the emergency food centers at Brookside Community Center and Community Corners.  The economic downturn has particularly affected the inner city dwellers.  Monetary contributions are always welcome. Please mark your envelope “Food Pantry.”

DID YOU MISS last week’s sermon or just want to review it again? Pastor Dave’s sermons are now available on the church’s web page: www.BrecksvilleUCC.org. Our services are taped each Sunday. Please check with the office to borrow a tape to listen to or to take to a shut-in.

THE PEACE CANDLE is placed on the communion table every Sunday to remind us of Jesus’ teachings on peace and peacemakers. We pray that peace between nations, within our country, community, families, and ourselves will become a priority for all.

THE BLESSINGS JAR is for your use to drop in a note and/or money in response to a special blessing you have received during the week. We would like to recognize your blessing in the Pillar if you wish.

NAME TAGS are available for you to wear in the church and at coffee hour. These are helpful to visitors and new members to get to know our people. If you are missing a name tag, please let the office know.

PASTOR DAVE can be contacted at the church office, 440-526-4364 or at home, 440-546-1193. He also be contacted by e-mail at: buccpastor@sbcglobal.net. Please do not hesitate to contact him if the need arises.


Announcements
Sunday July 18, 2010

TODAY’S FLOWERS are given by Max Roha in loving memory of Mary Chapman Roha (August 4, 1922 - July 21, 2001) and of Lois Langmead Wallin (March 29, 1923 - July 21, 2007).

LISTENING SESSION: The next Listening Session hosted by your Pastor Parish Relations Ministry (PPRM) will be held in the parlor today following the worship service. These sessions are an opportunity for BUCC members to express their views about any aspect of church leadership. So bring your coffee and share your thoughts with us. And if you can't attend, we invite you to speak with any PPRM member or leave a note for us in the church office. PPRM members are Pat Bailey, Bill Harris, Paul Nicholas (chair), Tina Ortiz, Kathy Smith, and Bridget Whyte.

HAVE YOU SEEN ANY NEW FACES AT BUCC LATELY?  If so... offer them one of our visitor bags when introducing yourself!  They are available in the Narthex on the table next to the guest book. ANY member should feel free to hand these out to our guest(s). The bags contain great information about BUCC which a potential member might find helpful.

PLEASE PICKUP your quarterly financial statements in the basket in the narthex. It saves the cost of mailing.

OUR AUGUST PILLAR went to press last week. Please send any last minute your copy to Diane Lightbody at d2zippity@aol.com ASAP. All ministry chairs and others should be sure the calender in the church office includes their meetings and events for inclusion in the Pillar and in the weekly bulletins

THE ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC has a NEW location: Darlene Kelly and Michele Namitka’s home, 10290 Abbey Road, North Royalton, OH  The picnic will get under way on July 25 at 2:00 p.m. The Membership Ministry will again supply hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. Committee members will be bringing appetizers and we are asking for others signing up to bring a dish to share such as beans, potato salad, pasta salad, fruit salad, green salad or vegetables. Also please bring your table service. This year we are having a dessert contest (anything sweet). We will be serving food around 4:00 p.m.

Parking space is limited therefore we are urging you to carpool. Park in Darlene and Michele’s driveway or across the street on a neighbor’s lawn. Follow parking signs. Bring your bathing suits and towels for an above-ground pool. We will need life guard volunteers for 30-minute slots. Children will use the RV in back yard for changing or using the bathroom. Volleyball and games for children will be available. Everyone is welcome to bring their own favorite game.

In the event of rain our picnic will be canceled. To confirm or if there is a question, call Janet Nicholas at 440 832-6055 or Pastor Dave at 440 546-1193.

INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK  - On Tuesday, July 27th, we will be helping to host a few homeless families at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church. This is another opportunity to work with your faith family on a worthwhile cause. Questions? Call Kathy Lander 330-388-6389.

REMINDER - The last person out of our building should be sure all doors are locked. The doors of our South Entry are locked and unlocked from outside with the key on the chain. Please check the handles. Our building has been left unlocked overnight recently.

JULY FOOD PANTRY items are tooth paste, shampoo and toilet paper. Please leave your donations in the basket outside of the office door.  Let’s not forget to also bring in all kinds of non-perishable food items to be distributed at the emergency food centers at Brookside Community Center and Community Corners.  The economic downturn has particularly affected the inner city dwellers.  Monetary contributions are always welcome. Please mark your envelope “Food Pantry.”

PASTOR DAVE can be contacted at the church office, 440-526-4364 or at home, 440-546-1193. He also be contacted by e-mail at: buccpastor@sbcglobal.net. Please do not hesitate to contact him if the need arises.


BUCC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday July 11, 2010

THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY would like to invite you to our CAR WASH and HOT DOG STAND to be held this Sunday, July 11, 2010 immediately after the 10:00 am service. A free will donation will be accepted, with all proceeds to be donated to the UCC Haitian Earthquake Relief Fund. Please consider supporting us and our Haitian “Neighbors” in this worthy endeavor.

LISTENING SESSION: The next Listening Session hosted by your Pastor Parish Relations Ministry (PPRM) will be held in the parlor following the worship service on July 18. These sessions are an opportunity for BUCC members to express their views about any aspect of church leadership. So bring your coffee and share your thoughts with us. And if you can't attend, we invite you to speak with any PPRM member or leave a note for us in the church office. PPRM members are Pat Bailey, Bill Harris, Paul Nicholas (chair), Tina Ortiz, Kathy Smith, and Bridget Whyte.

HAVE YOU SEEN ANY NEW FACES AT BUCC LATELY?  If so... offer them one of our visitor bags when introducing yourself!  They are available in the Narthex on the table next to the guest book. ANY member should feel free to hand these out to our guest(s). The bags contain great information about BUCC which a potential member might find helpful.

PLEASE PICKUP your quarterly financial statements in the basket in the narthex. It saves the cost of mailing.

THERE IS NO Adopt A Highway this Saturday as reported in the July Pillar. An editing error failed to erase this item from an earlier calender that was used as the template.

OUR AUGUST PILLAR goes to press on the 15th of July. Please send your copy to Diane Lightbody at d2zippity@aol.com before the deadline. All ministry chairs and others should be sure the calender in the church office includes their meetings and events for inclusion in the Pillar and in the weekly bulletins

THE ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC has a NEW location: Darlene Kelly and Michele Namitka’s home,

10290 Abbey Road, North Royalton, OH

The picnic will get under way on July 25 at 2:00 p.m. The Membership Ministry will again supply hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. Committee members will be bringing appetizers and we are asking for others signing up to bring a dish to share such as beans, potato salad, pasta salad, fruit salad, green salad or vegetables. Also please bring your table service. This year we are having a dessert contest (anything sweet). We will be serving food around 4:00 p.m.

Parking space is limited therefore we are urging you to carpool. Park in Darlene and Michele’s driveway or across the street on a neighbor’s lawn. Follow parking signs. Bring your bathing suits and towels for an above-ground pool. We will need life guard volunteers for 30-minute slots. Children will use the RV in back yard for changing or using the bathroom. Volleyball and games for children will be available. Everyone is welcome to bring their own favorite game.

In the event of rain our picnic will be canceled. To confirm or if there is a question, call Janet Nicholas at 440 832-6055 or Pastor Dave at 440 546-1193.

INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK  - On Tuesday, July 27th, we will be helping to host a few homeless families at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church. This is another opportunity to work with your faith family on a worthwhile cause. Questions? Call Kathy Lander 330-388-6389.

JULY FOOD PANTRY items are tooth paste, shampoo and toilet paper. Please leave your donations in the basket outside of the office door.  Let’s not forget to also bring in all kinds of non-perishable food items to be distributed at the emergency food centers at Brookside Community Center and Community Corners.  The economic downturn has particularly affected the inner city dwellers.  Monetary contributions are always welcome. Please mark your envelope “Food Pantry.”

PASTOR DAVE can be contacted at the church office, 440-526-4364 or at home, 440-546-1193. He also be contacted by e-mail at: buccpastor@sbcglobal.net. Please do not hesitate to contact him if the need arises.




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