June - Community United Presbyterian Church

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A PUBLICATION OF THE GOOD NEWS PRESS
VOLUME XXVllll No. 6
June 2014
KEEP'NG UP THE YARD
Wet[, the otd mower finatty quit. lt conked out on me [ate tast fatt and I
was hoping against hope that if I stuck it in the garage, waited 5 months and
putted the cord everything would be just fine. Surprise, surprise...it hasn't
worked out that way. So while I have been detiberating over whether or not I
shoutd invest in a fancy new lawn mowing machine or just hit the bargain bin
at Sears, I have been trying vatiantty to keep up my yard with a push reel mower. You know, the
otd fashioned mower that relies not on horse-power, but on elbow grease? Let me tetl you, it has
not been an easy feat. I secretty wonder what my neighbors think of me huffing and puffing around
the yard with that thing.
There are many reasons why push reel mowers are not that poputar. The intense effort it
takes to push the thing through lush lowa lawns makes it a very hard setl in these parts. When it
comes to mowing, the function of the btades is more tike a pair of scissors than the propetter-type
btade. lt takes muttiple passes to keep the lawn from looking tike a ten year-otd with a bad hair
cut. And if that isn't bad enough, it cuts a much smatter swath of grass than gas-powered mowers.
It just is not an efficient way to keep the lawn mowed. But it works in a pinch. Sort of.
I was sweating and pushing the mower around my yard not too tong ago and I got to thinking
about tove. (lf anything, using the reel mower gives you time to think!) You know, we Christians
spend an awful lot of time talking about [ove. How God loves us, how "They Witt Know We Are
Christians By Our Love", how love is patient and kind...that type of stuff. Yet, love isn't the endatt, be'att solution that we suppose it to be. Sometimes we appty love as if it is the onty thing we
need to fix a probtem or situation, but looking back we see that we have missed a few spots and
we have left a few peopte behind. Every time I had to turn that mower around and retrace my
steps, I thought about those tufts of grass being the peopte who are hard to reach or unresponsive
to the gospel" The thing is there are just some spots in the yard that are hard to cut, some places
where the grass just bends the wrong way or is too close to the fence to be cut with the mower.
Instead of going back and trimming time after time, it is just easier to yank the btades of grass out
of the yard. There are bigger and better things to do.
We Christians can be pretty naiVe about our [ove. We think that making a good faith effort
to love someone shoutd produce quick results. But some peopte are just harder to love than
others. When people don't respond to our tove, we can assure oursetves that we've tried our best
and simply move on to others who are more responsive and show love back to us. Yet Jesus says
that it is those who do not return our love that need the most attention:
"lf you tove those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love
them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? (cont. inside)
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PUBLISHED BY
Community United Presbyterian Church
315 N. Vine St., P. O. Box 903, Hartford, IA 50118
(515-989-3426)
Email: [email protected] Web: www.hartfordupc.org
Prayer Email: [email protected]
PASTOR - Rev. Nathan Lamb
Phone: 515-250-5814
PROPERTY & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Pat Griffin
David Walker, Jr.
360-9792
210-7191
MISSION COMMITTEE
Shane Laird
Roger Beaver
577-4191
989-4092
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Stacy Johnson
Michele Clarkson
205-4398
989-4276
CLERK of SESSION Ann Polito - 681-9519
SECRETARY . . . . . . . . Bill McNamar
P.O. Box 88 . . . . . . . . 245 West St. N.
989-0149
Hartford, IA 50118
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ATTENDANCE
Apr 20…………………………………………...121
Apr 27………………………………………….. 63
May 4………………………………………….. 54
May 11……………………………………….... 106
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FELLOWSHIP for JUNE
Lucille Erickson; Ruth Willis
Rebecca Campbell; Erika Laird
Marilyn Casson; Teresa McCuen
Gloria Clark; Heather Peacock
Michele Clarkson; Donna Hall
If you need to make changes, find someone to trade with. Call
the church, 989-3426, or Bill McNamar, 989-0149 so
corrections can be made in the church bulletin and newsletter.
Secretary’s Notes
Hopefully, summer is finally on the way. Climate all around
the world seems to be topsy-turvy…I think it’s time we need to
do everything we can to become conscious of the world’s needs.
Good Christian stewardship by all of us is called for.
Vacation Bible School is from the 27th to the 29th. Call Stacy
Johnson (205-4398) or Erika Laird (577-6802) to offer your
help as they can always use more volunteers.
Be sure to thank Albert Allen for the absolutely beautiful
makeover of the ladies restroom across from the storage room in
Fellowship Hall. He does GREAT work!
Remember, God loves you unconditionally.
Best Wishes and God Bless!
Bill
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WHO’S DOING WHAT IN JUNE?
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USHERS
Jan & Kathy McCaughey
Teresa McCuen
Larry Meyers
Randy & Bonnie Nesler
Michelle Oakley
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GREETERS at ELEVATOR ENTRANCE
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Albert & Sharon Allen
8
Ellie Bullington; Kathy Rodman
15
Michele Clarkson; Edna Rawson
22
Chuck & Marilyn Casson
29
Cinda Durrell; Teresa McCuen
SPECIAL MUSIC
1
Michelle Oakley
8
Cheyanne Rawson
15
Hartford Trio
22
Rebecca Campbell
29
Bible Times Marketplace VBS
CHILDREN’S SERMONS
1 Lynda Richards
8 Don Russell
15 Ann Polito
22 Cinda Durrell
29 Deb Griffin
(Continued from front page)
Even sinners do that. And if you lend to those
from whom you expect repayment, what credit
is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners,
expecting to be repaid in full. But love your
enemies, do good to them, and lend to them
without expecting to get anything back. Then
your reward will be great, and you will be
children of the Most High, because he is kind to
the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as
your Father is merciful.” (Luke 6:32-36)
There have been times when I have been
tempted to take a pair of scissors into the yard
with me. Sometimes that would just be easier
than mowing over the same spot again and
again. Just when I start thinking I am crazy, I
realize that I do care enough to try again. I turn
the mower around and keep going. If only I could
be so persistent when someone doesn't respond
to my preaching, to my wave at the store, or my
phone call. If only I was willing to keep trying. Is
the effort worth it? Well, if Jesus didn't give up
on us, I suppose that means that it is time to roll
up the sleeves, crank up the “mower” and get
back to work! We don't want to miss a spot!
Pastor Nathan
Baby Lamb #2 is on the Way!
As you are all aware, Jenn and I are eagerly
anticipating the arrival of the newest member of
our family! Who knows? By the time you are
reading this, she may be here already! Anyway, as
you might suppose, June will be a busy month in the
Lamb household. Not only will Jenn and I be
adjusting to life with a new baby, but we will be
helping Izzie adjust to life with a new sister! What
that means is that there will be times during the
month of June when I will not be available. I will try
to keep the congregation posted on my availability
throughout the month, but if you have a pastoral
need that arises during this time and cannot reach
me, please call one of the elders or email the church
at [email protected] and someone will get in
touch with you as soon as they can! I appreciate
your understanding and certainly welcome your
prayers for our family!
Sincerely,
Pastor Nathan
Noisy Collection
Sunday, June 8
May Collection: $187.60
Total Received: $692.75
Goal: $1500.00
Let’s have some fun, make some noise, and
support the mission of the church!
The Noisy Collection is received on the 2nd Sunday of
each month—to benefit our General Mission Pledge
for 2014.
The Pentecost Offering is traditionally received
on the day of Pentecost (June 8, 2014). It provides
a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk,
youth, and young adults. Congregations are
encouraged to keep 40 percent of the Offering to
support ministry with children at risk in their
communities.
The General Assembly’s portion (60 percent)
provides leadership development opportunities for
Presbyterian youth and young adults and supports
children-at-risk programs at the national level.
Since 1998, Presbyterians of all ages have raised
over $7 million for these ministries that benefit
younger members of God’s family.
Please prayerfully consider what God is
calling you to share with the youth in our
community and give generously to the
Pentecost Offering at CUPC on June 8,
2014.
Worship at
Carlisle Care Center
July Newsletter Deadline:
CUPC will provide worship at the Carlisle
Care Center on:
June 15, 2014
June 8, 2014
Your help in observing this deadline will be greatly
appreciated!!
Services are at 3:30 p.m.
All members and friends are invited and encouraged
to be a part of this special ministry.
DORCAS CIRCLE
will meet on Tuesday, June 17 at 1:30 p.m.
We will be working on lap robes.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
CCA
Food Pantry Challenge 2014
We are well on our way to the 500 item goal
set for this year for those served through the CCA
Food Pantry operated at Holy Cross Lutheran
Church in Carlisle, Iowa. THANK YOU for your
generosity!
In your eyes
I’ve seen God’s love.
In your words,
I’ve heard His wisdom.
Through your life,
I’ve found His grace.
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June 15, 2014
Please consider joining in the fun in 2014 by
providing at least one item per month!!
June 1
June 8
June 15
June 22
June 29
Graham Crackers
Hair-conditioner
Hair-shampoo
Jam/Jelly
Jell-O
LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR
SOMEONE ELSE…WE’RE SURE TO FIND
IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN US!
child is younger than 5, we ask that they have an
adult or middle school/high school aged friend to
accompany them throughout the market.
Supplies Needed:
 Baby food jars with lids
 Mailing tubes
 Paper towel and toilet paper tubes
 Shoe boxes with lids
BIBLE TIMES
MARKETPLACE
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 27 - 29, 2014
To volunteer or to ask questions, please
contact Stacy Johnson (205-4398) or Erika
Laird (577-6802). Please note: All volunteers
working with youth must complete volunteer
training.
Information for this is available
through Stacy Johnson.
You’re invited to a Bible Times Marketplace at
Community United Presbyterian Church, June
27 – 29!!
Join us for a trip back in time to first century
Palestine. You will enjoy experiencing what it
was like to live in Bible times.
The schedule will be:
Friday, June 27
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
We will prepare for Saturday’s activities with
several craft projects, storytelling, and music.
Saturday, June 28
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday’s Marketplace (outside in yard,
weather permitting-otherwise will be inside)
will be set up in a fair/farmer’s market style. At
the beginning of the day, children will receive
“shekels” to spend as they see fit throughout
the market. We will have basket weaving,
candle making, creating musical instruments,
games, bread making, an apothecary, and other
intriguing hands-on activities.
Sunday, June 29
9 a.m.
Worship will involve those who have
participated in Bible Times Marketplace as part
of CUPC’s Fifth Sunday Event—Gospel Sing!
Pre-registration: Contact Ann Polito at (515)
681-9519. All ages are invited to attend. If a
Fifth Sunday Event:
“Gospel Sing Sunday”
June 29, 2014
The Worship & Administration Committee is
making plans for the next Fifth Sunday Event:
Gospel Sing Sunday to be held on June 29,
2014.
This will be a great time to pull out some old
favorites and lift our hearts and voices in
musical worship!
Those participating in Bible Times Marketplace
will share music they have learned during the
weekend, too!
It’s going to be a special time of fun and
worship. Hope to see you there!
PRESBYERIAN WOMEN NEWS
Thank you for your generous support of the One Great
Hour of Sharing offering. Your gifts totaled $254.52
and will be providing hope to those as they move past
emotional, physical, and spiritual misfortune.
Your gifts will be divided between Presbyterian
Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger
Program, and Self-Development of People.
Hello Ladies,
Well you never cease to amaze me. Our April 26,
2014 Smorgasbord & Bazaar was a huge success. We
cleared $1225.00 on the dinner and almost $700.00
from the Bazaar with the latter going to the Elevator
Fund.
I want to thank each and every one of you. It was a
busy time for all but it certainly paid off. You know it’s
a good thing when you have to scurry & set up more
tables and get more chairs out. Thanks to all who
helped on that!!
Please remember there are still pans and dishes
that need to be picked up at the church in the old
kitchen.
Now it’s my understanding we have never made
this much on this before, so pat yourself on the back
girls! Ya’ll did good.
And I’ve heard lots of positive comments on the
food and event. So take a break…next year will be
here before you know it.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellie Bullington, PW VP
THANK YOU!
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Thank you to all who have supported the
care packages sent to 16 college students
and 1 deployed soldier.
This is a special way to show we care and it
is greatly appreciated!
Per Capita Challenge
$37.00 per member
At this year’s congregational meeting, it was
suggested that a “Per Capita Challenge” be put
out to assist those who may not be able to pay
their own per capita in 2014.
If you would like to accept this challenge,
please note on your gift “Per Capita Challenge”.
This will indicate to CUPC’s Financial Secretary
that you are contributing on someone else’s
behalf!
Thank you for considering this opportunity to
help a brother or sister in faith!
Saluting those who are
Serving with Pride
Thomas Blackmon
Bradley Burrell
Hunter Carter
Brian Casson
Jake Dingman
Mitchel Dingeman
Cody DeMoss
Zac Durham
Bobby DuBois
Joseph Ermler
José Carlos Garcia, Sr.
Mark Eddy
Robert “Bobby” Edwards
Darcy “Doc” Hommer
Chris Johnson
Janna Johnson
Nick Johnson
Tanner Jors
Jamie Kinter
Neil Langgaard
Adam Lawrence
Rich Lawrence, Jr.
John Malone
Jeromy McGee
Mike McGough
Taylor McVay
Scarlett Merrifield
Trenton Merrifield
Turner Merrifield
Jared Newman
Charles “Chase” Oakley
Anthony Perdue
Raymond Reed
Mark Roach
Kent Ryan
Allyson Scott
Tyler Simmons
Jesse Smith
Adam Snook
Jacob Sperr
James Sperr
Tommy Thompson
Nick Vanderpool
Justin Vriezelaar
Rush Wyckoff
Chris Wysong
Please lift these military men and women and their families
in your thoughts and prayers.
Let there be Peace on Earth
And let it begin with me.
Please remember those currently
deployed or stationed overseas:
Tom Blackmon
Jacob Sperr
Please also remember to pray for their families for
the sacrifice they make while their loved one is
serving our country.
Thank you and
Welcome Home!
John Malone
The soldier shown above recently
returned from his military service
assignment.
We are thankful for your service and
for your safety in coming home!
Each month our prayer list will reflect the prayer requests
shared during the previous 4 weeks. If there are those who
need to remain on the list for multiple months, please contact
Ann Polito at 681-9519.
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In our prayers…..
Please remember the following in your thoughts and
prayers:
 Linda Akers as she receives cancer treatment.
 Phoebe Anderson as she grows in NICU after
early birth.
 Ariana (12 years old) as she is treated for leukemia
in North Carolina.
 Phil Atkinson as he receives cancer treatment.
 Bob Barrow as he receives treatment for leukemia.
 Call/Witherspoon Family
 Cecil Calvert
 Kerry Campbell as he is treated for liver & colon
cancer.
 Candeo client
 Don Casson as he recovers from back surgery.
 Joel Clark as he receives cancer treatment.
 Maxine Cross as her health declines.
 Jan DeHaven as she receives additional cancer
treatment.
 Kim Dingeman as she deals with lung condition.
 Easter Lake Administrative Commission
 Matt Edwards as he is treated for lymphoma.
 Frederic Etcheverry’s parents as they deal with
various situations.
 Rev. David Farris as he is treated for a tumor on
the spine.
 Steve Fogleman as he recovers from gall bladder
surgery.
 Bob Foulke as he goes to Mayo Clinic for bladder
concerns.
 Terri Foulke as she deals with health issues.
 Karol Funke as she completes recovery from
shingles and receives good medical report.
 Marty Gardner as he deals with health concerns.
 Girls kidnapped in Nigeria
 Richard Greene as he recovers from receiving a
pacemaker.
 Don Hall as he deals with health concerns.
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Mary Ann Hall as she deals with health issues.
Nick Hartmann as he receives cancer treatment in
Chicago.
Mason Helwig as he continues his recovery in
Iowa after being in Ohio for serious illness.
John Herron as he deals with health concerns.
Harold Isley as he deals with health challenges.
Joyce Jensen as she goes to Mayo Clinic to find
source of a infections affecting knee replacements.
Nicole Jones as she receives cancer treatment.
Chris Jorgensen as he receives cancer treatment.
Terry Jorgensen as she receives lung cancer
treatment.
Don Kelley’s wife as she receives cancer treatment
in Switzerland.
Caitlyn King as she receives cancer treatment.
Jenn Lamb as she prepares to deliver baby.
Theresa Link’s great nephew as he recovers
following bone marrow transplant.
Del Lane as he is treated for blood cancer.
Mighty Max Low as he battles leukemia.
Nicky Malone as she receives cancer treatment.
Bill Martin as he is treated for pancreatic cancer.
Rev. George Mason as he deals with health
concerns.
Jarrod McCaughey as he receives chemotherapy
treatments.
Marge McCuen as she recovers from receiving a
pacemaker.
Bill McNeeley as he receives cancer treatment.
Michelle Meyers as she receives breast cancer
treatment.
Seth Mohorn as he is treated for thyroid cancer.
Jackie Montour as she continues her recuperation
at home!
Ray Morgan as he receives Hospice care.
Duane Mott as he recuperates from illness.
Shirley Phelps as she recovers from severe burns.
Cindy Piper as she is treated for colon cancer.
Brandon Polito as he travels to New Zealand.
Lewey Polito as he undergoes medical testing.
Judy Proska as she recovers from a broken leg.
Claren Rawson as he deals with circulation
problems in his legs.
Thelma Rhoades as she is diagnosed with cancer
and determines her plan for treatment.
Martha Richards as she deals with health
concerns.
Kathy Rodman as she recovers from back
problems and car accident injuries.
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Kathy Rodman’s mother as she deals with health
issues.
Kathy Rodman’s sister-in-law as she is treated
for breast cancer.
Mike Rodman as he recuperates from a fall
fracturing his hip joint.
Angie Sanders as she receives cancer treatment.
Session as they provide leadership for CUPC.
Allie Sandin (10 years old) as she has
chemotherapy for tumor on optical nerve.
Bill Scholl as he receives chemotherapy.
Frances Smith as she deals with medical issues.
Doug Spurling and family
Sara Sutter as she continues in seminary.
Tiffany Walker as she receives treatment for back
problems.
Florence Warren as she deals with health
concerns.
Charlene Wilkening as she is treated for
pancreatic cancer.
Ty Williams as he is treated for a brain tumor.
Chuck Wimmer as he recovers from serious
illness.
Pray without ceasing!
ADOPT the
BULLETIN BOARD
The following people have signed up to decorate
the bulletin board in the front entryway of the
church!
June Gloria Clark & Heather Peacock
July Erika & Shane Laird & family
Aug Cinda Durrell
Sept Available for Adoption
Be sure to thank those who are serving in this
way. We will all enjoy this “creative” ministry of
the church! Please contact Ann Polito at 6819519 if you would like to help!
Hartford Community
Garage Sale Day--June 7, 2014
The Hartford Betterment Committee is sponsoring the
annual community garage sale day in Hartford on June 7,
2014.
Maps for registered garage sales will be available at the
Masonic Lodge. Sales are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The committee will serve lunch and have a bake sale to
raise funds for their treasury. Donations of baked goods
may be delivered to the lodge on Saturday morning.
Please contact Caroline McNamar (989-0149) with any
questions.
Splinters from the Board
Session is meeting after the June
newsletter deadline…Stay tuned for
information in the July newsletter.
A Prayer of Sympathy and Faith
for the family and friends of:
Bill Daugherty
Rosie Hunt
Justin Michael
Steven L. Millard
Austin Ruppert
In the love of God,
may you find strength and peace.
In the prayers of friends,
may you find comfort and love.
Share Your Celebrations!
Belated Happy Birthday
If you know of someone who is celebrating
a significant event…marriage, birthday,
anniversary, personal accomplishment, etc.,
please share this information so that the
entire church family can celebrate, too!
Edna Rawson
Please share this information with Ann
Polito at [email protected]
or call 681-9519.
Baby Blessings!
to
who turned 80 years young
on
May 5, 2014!
Happy Birthday Wishes
to
Caroline McNamar
who turns 80 years young
on
June 2, 2014!
Grayson Warren Prickett
May 8, 2014
6 pounds 3 ounces
18.5 inches long
Congratulations to Tina & Zack,
big brother, Logan,
grandparents, Dennis & Sue Buchanan,
Rodney Prickett and
the late Kathy Prickett
plus a host of aunts, uncles, & cousins!
We are sharing in your joy and wishing
you a lifetime of God’s blessings of love
and happiness.
Give It Away 5k Thank You
The Second Annual Give it Away 5k – Lorrie
Shetterly Memorial Event was held on May 3,
2014. It was a beautiful, sunny morning!
Nearly 200 people participated in either the run
or walk events. The morning concluded with a
memorial balloon launch.
This year’s proceeds totaled just over $3,000.
These funds will be used to support the
Comfort Therapies (music, art, pet and
massage) provided by Iowa Health Hospice.
Very special THANKS to the CUPC Team and
everyone who participated, supported and
donated to the event!!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2, 2015,
and plan to join us again next year!
Elder
Sandy Hammond
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COMMUNITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
P.O. Box 903
Hartford, IA 50118
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Celebrate Father’s Day
with us Sunday, June 15th
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
JUNE
1 - Jeff Menke
2 - Debbie Walker; Caroline McNamar; Pat Griffin
3 - Sarah Casson; Michelle Oakley; Michael
Shetterly
4 - Lewis & Ann Polito, Anniversary
Pat & Deb Griffin, Anniversary
7 - Seth Curry; Marlie Frederick;
Mary Kate Oakley
Bob & Terri Foulke, Anniversary
Erika & Shane Laird, Anniversary
8 - Jonathan Rutledge
Stanley & Liz Overstake, Anniversary
Nick & Kendra Pedicini
10 - John Marco
11 - Scott Robinson; Ruth Willis; Tracy Johnston;
Madonna Jack
12 - Doug Buchanan
14 - Dennis Buchanan; Kendra Pedicini
Denny & Michelle Oakley, Anniversary
15 - Lisa Shelton-Smith
Brian & Karen Black, Anniversary
16 - Dominic Gooch; Logan Buchanan
17 - Bryan Rawson; Ann Polito; Trenton Noble
19 - Sean Rodman; Christopher Walker
21 - Lewis Polito; Ashley Huen; Mark Goldsberry
Garth Oakley; Traci McCaughey;
Ruth Thornburg
22 - Heather Tucker; Brandon Beckmann;
Jennifer Blackmon
23 - Danyel Drake; Josh Edenburn; Morgan
Edenburn; Michael Cord Erickson
25 - Steve Maxwell, Jr.; Paul Hansen; Brad Witte
26 - David & Jalene Gutierrez, Anniversary
27 - Zachary VanSickle
28 - Sharon Allen
29 - Jeff Rodman; Rick Marble; Natalie Broich
30 - Ed Patterson; Leah Drake
Kim & Dennis Duncan, Anniversary
Larry & Dora McCaughey, Anniversary
Please call the church secretary (989-0149) with
any additions or corrections you may see or know
about. Thank you.

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