Union Church Has New Website

Union UMC now has a new website.

You may be particularly interested in the History page. In addition to covering some of the church's past, it has a comprehensive discussion of the Fredrick Bonner family who brought the Methodist faith to Greene  County. It should be an interest to all of us Methodists.

The webmaster is Lisa Kuhbander (who happens to be my daughter) who covers the church's activities and posts the monthly newsletter edited by Mike Oliver.

You can check out the website at:
http://unionumchurch.web.officelive.com/default.aspx

And now, we wish you all a very joyous and meaningful Christmas.



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District Event Features Dr. Scott Kisker

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Terry Heck, senior pastor at Bellbrook UMC has taken the lead in promoting the appearance of Dr. Scott Kisker in our area.

 

He will be speaking at a Miami Valley District Saturday morning session, January 15, 2011 at Christ United Methodist in Kettering.

 

If you've never attended one of these district events, this would certainly be the one to attend. If Dr. Kisker is true to his book, "Mainline or Methodist",  you will get an "earful" and not only an earful, but a United Methodist wake up call.

Robert McDowell, former pastor at Faith Community reviewed Dr. Kisker's book - which gives you a little  insight if you haven't read the book (CLICK HERE).

 

Please consider downloading the attached flyer and posting it on your church's bulletin board (CLICK HERE)

Pastor Terry is encouraging each church to bring a team

 

Here is the information:

MIAMI VALLEY DISTRICT EVENT

 

Dr. Scott Kisker, author of Mainline or Methodist,

Rediscovering Our Evangelistic Mission*

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2011

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3440 Shroyer Rd, Kettering, OH  45429

937-293-3151

 

8:00 Gathering/Registration

8:45 Praise Worship

9:15 Scott Kisker Presents, Session 1

10:15 Reflection Conversation

11:00 Scott Kisker Presents, Session 2

12:00 Reflection Conversation

12:45 Adjourn 

                                                                        

Dr. Kisker offers a confessional perspective concerning church mission and renewal.  He will help you: ·        Discover Wesleyan Heritage; ·        Claim a Distinctive Understanding of Salvation; ·        Recognize a Wesleyan Method for Growth; ·        Move Forward in Mission*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$5 donation at the door;

reservations by January 10 to

pastor@bellbrookumc.org or 937-848-2909

 

Pastors and lay persons are invited; bring a team from your church!

Scott Kisker is professor of church history at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.  Dr. Kisker grew up in Iowa, where he was a member of First United Methodist Church in Iowa City.  He received his B.A. degree from Swarthmore College, Swarthmore PA., where he sensed a call to ministry.  Upon graduation he went on to study for his M.Div. degree at Duke University's Divinity School, where he had the opportunity to spend a year of study at the Univerity of Bonn, Germany.  He received his second Master's degree and a doctorate in historical theology from Drew University in Madison, N.J.   He is an ordained elder in the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and has served as pastor in the American Protestant Church in Bonn Germany, and the United Methodist Church in Colesburg, Iowa.  He also served as the director of the Charles Wesley Heritage Centre in Bristol, England.  He enjoys training others for ministry and has taught theological students in Germany, England, and the United States.  Dr. Kisker is married to Roberta Willison Kisker.  They have five children:  Maria, Susanna, Isaac, Tabitha, and Naomi.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Gift That Keeps On Cooking

 Val Zimmerman sent us some information on an opportunity for alternative giving.

This is the missionary project in Guatemala and although Faith Community has been doing some of the heavy lifting, it is truly a Common Cup project.

  The message:

The holidays and the season for gift giving are fast approaching. Some family members/friends have too much stuff already. This year, please consider the "Gift that Keeps on Cooking" in honor of family or friends, or in memory of loved ones.  Please consider blessing our mission project in Guatemala by donating part or all of a cooking stove for one of the many families in need.  Avoid the mall crowds and pick up your donation slips at the stoves in the [Faith Community] narthex or the community center [or print out the form below].  We will supply thank you cards for your convience as a recognition of your gift.  For more information please contact: Betsy Murray, 372-8376; Ginny McColaugh, 376-2660; Val Zimmerman, 513-503-0831.

Donation Slip:



Mail to Faith Community UMC, 100 Country Club DR., Xenia OH 45385



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Winter_Spring Food Court Volunteer Schedules Are Out

The Common Cup Food Court Volunteer Schedules are now posted on the CC wbsite
When you click on the link below, you will see some yellow outlined dates .
By clicking on the dates, you can view (or print) the schedules from Nov. 3, 2010 through May 11, 2011
So, first, CLICK HERE .
To print out a copy, click on the "Print" next to the dates.
Please note that there are 2 pages for each date range 
NOTE:If you would like a personal list of the dates on which you are working, click on SEARCH in the line which starts "If you would like to search .........".
Then, fill in your name (or some other name to see when they work) and a personal work schedule will be displayed.
Click on "Print This Page" to print out a copy.

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For your information: The schedules will remain on our Common Cup website through the duration of the schedule dates. Then the later schedules will be posted.

You don't have to return to this newsletter to revisit the work schedules. You simply go to our website and click on the "Food Court Volunteer Schedules"  as illustrated here

Our website address is :
www.commoncupchurches.org/

One more comment: For those who do not have email, we have sent them schedules via U.S. Mail.

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Big Band Performs At Thanksgiving Service

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Did you catch the Big Band Thanksgiving Service on November 14^th?

Ray Foster's Nostalgia Big Band performed at a Community Thanksgiving service in The Faith Community UMC sanctuary.

It was co-sponsored by the Xenia Area Association of Churches & Ministries and titled

 "Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord".

You never saw so many smiling faces at the program's conclusion.

The really neat thing about the music was that each selection was linked to a Bible scripture, each of which were read by a clergy or lay person.

The Photo Gallery on our Common Cup website captured some of the action.
Click HERE to view those photos.

And if you missed the performance, never fear, I just received a message from Glen Shaw that a Christmas concert will be held on December 19th at the same location. Here's Glen's message:

' The Community Christmas Concert Band will present a program of Christmas Music on December 19, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary at Faith Community United Methodist Church, located at 100 Country Club Dr. in Xenia.
The newly formed band is under the direction of Glen Shaw and Ray Foster. This group is made up of fine musicians from all over the Miami Valley area, hence the name "Community".

The program will consist of both sacred and secular music and will last approximately one hour. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Please consider attending this event to celebrate the birth of our Savior.'

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Saturday: Turkey Supper & Bazaar in Spring Valley

Spring Valley United Methodist church has been having their Turkey Supper ever since "us ole timers" were little gobblers -  65 straight years, to be exact.
And the concurrent Bazaar has a few years under its belt also.  By now, they pretty well know how to fed a crowd. See you there..



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Youth Fundraiser At Nick's

 As a fundraiser, the Youth at Faith Community UMC are promoting a 'dining out' at Nick's.

The FCUM  youth will receive 15% back if people bring the flyer in any Sunday in November with their meal. They are located at 1443 N. Detroit St., Xenia and you can check out Nick's food menu by clicking HERE

Secure a flyer from FCUM Youth or Clip from our CC newsletter.

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Big Band Highlights Thanksgiving Service

Dear Common Cup Members:

I'm not sure you are aware that FCUMC will co-sponsor the "Make A Joyful Noise Unto The Lord" concert by Ray Foster's Big Band on November 14th.

This will serve as the Community Thanksgiving Service co-sponsored by the Xenia Area Association of Churches.

I'm enclosing a copy of the  program. I'm serving on the planning committee and we are seeking sponsors. The sponsor's names will be listed in the program. We hope to raise enough money from sponsors to cover costs, then there will be a free will offering which along with any moneys left over from the sponsors, will go towards 3 charities, Fish, Interfaith Hospitality Network, and Good Samaritan Fund.

I'm inviting you to join me as a sponsor. To sponsor, make your check out to Faith Community UMC and indicate it's for "Make a Joyful Noise" concert. You may give the check to the church but please notify Joe Harner direct by October 30th deadline that you made a gift (The program goes for print November 1st).  He doesn't need to know the amount but he is responsible
 to get all the sponsors names listed. His phone number is 372-0852.

In His Service,
Sylvia Macduff

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Faith Community Church Searches For Worship/Praise Team Leader

Worship/Praise Team Leader
Faith Community UMC is seeking part-time (less than 10 hours/week) year-round Worship/Praise Leader to design and lead 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship services to glorify and honor God.

Duties:
secure and coordinate musicians/vocalists
select music/scores/charts (arrange/transpose as needed)
lead weekly rehearsals
direct musicians/vocalists during services
ensure equipment repair
attend periodic meetings
prepare/monitor purchase orders and annual budget.

Requires a sincere commitment to the mission of the church and dedication to spiritual fulfillment through music ministry.  Formal music education or proven hands-on music director experience, plus knowledge of quality praise band music and Easy Worship software.  Mail resume to FCUM, 100 Country Club Drive. Xenia, Ohio 45385, Attn: SPRC Chair. Application deadline is 11/19/2010. No phone calls please.

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It Happened 100 Yrs Ago In Cedarville

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One hundred years ago, Oct 16, 1910 to be exact, a torrential rain was pounding the village of Cedarville with a cold howling wind adding to the unpleasantries.

The inclement weather, however, did not deter folks from filling the sanctuary of the Cedarville Methodist church to hear a recital by a Professor Mason of Ohio Wesleyan. He was playing the first pipe organ ever heard in the Cedarville area.

The occasion was marking the dedication of the newly remodeled Cedarville church. The remodeling had been a major undertaking with the cost $8500, a huge sum in those days and much higher than the original intent of spending $4000 and surely a major financial hardship on its members.

It is recorded that "there was no discontent from beginning to end" for they had a newly remodeled structure to take pride in.  The building entrances were reoriented to better suit entry, new classrooms and a fellowship hall were added and, yes, a majestic pipe organ was installed in the sanctuary.

To commemorate that effort of a hundred years past, there will be a Carry In dinner this Sunday, Oct. 24^th following the worship service

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a meal as Cedarville Church REMEMBERS.

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Calling All Men !

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The Miami Valley District United Methodist Men are holding their Fall Get-Together at Stillwater United Methodist church on Oct. 26th. It should be a very interesting program with a discussion of the course, "Understanding Men's  Ministry". It was developed by Man in the Mirror and endorsed by the General Commission on United Methodist Men.
For a look at the meeting agenda, CLICK HERE.
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For directions to Stillwater UMC, CLICK HERE

For more information, contact John Sherer, MVDUMM Commumication Coordinator at Shererjw@aol.com 937-372-2204 or Pat Roth, MVDUMM President at Pat.Roth@msn.com 937-269-1720

Also: GCUMM at http://www.gcumm.org/  West Ohio Conference UMM at http://www.gbgm-umc.org/WestOhioUMM/

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Lunch For a Cause

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How about lunch out next Sunday and support for a worthy cause at the same time?
 'Join us on Sunday, October 10th at Noon for "Lunch for a Cause" in the FCUMC Community Center.
 Pick up your "free" ticket this Wednesday, October 6th, at Common Cup.
A freewill offering will be accepted to help replace the roof of the school in Pachitulul, Guatemala. The roof was heavily damaged by Hurricane Agatha in May.
Hope to see you there!!  Come hear about our work in Guatemala!'

[submitted by Val Zimmerman]

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News From St Paul

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News from St. Paul (the UM church, that is - consult your Bible for the other one)

As most of you know, St Paul UMC is our district's mission church. A number of our Common Cup churches have served Tuesday meals there and know what an amazing calling is happening . St. Paul not only serves meals to the needy but maintains a clothing store and emergency food pantry in addition attending to the spiritual needs of many who come -some carrying their earthly possessions in a bag.

Presently, St Paul is in a pastoral transition and they have come up with a an idea which I think is pretty neat. Here's a quote from their October newsletter:

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"We at St. Paul UMC are constantly blessed by the groups that come to prepare and serve the weekly community lunches on Tuesday. These volunteers form real partnership between their churches and St. Paul. '

"Because of the recent pastoral changes, a new opportunity for mission has occurred. We are asking that when a group comes to serve lunch, whenever possible, they invite their pastor,
student pastor or lay speaker to give the five to ten minute message during the worship service at 11:30 a.m. At this time, several of our churches have committed to this project."

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If your church has not already signed up for a Tuesday meal in 2011, you'd better hurry - because there are only 4 signup dates left.

They are January 4, January 25, May 31 and November 29.

And since Christmas is right around the corner (at least the department stores think so), you might want to add St Paul to your shopping list.

St Paul is holding a Parent's Christmas Shop (Dec 4^th) giving struggling parents the opportunity to shop for their children, offering items at 1/5 of actual valve.

Donations of new items are needed:  Toys & Games age birth-17, Sports equipment, Bikes/Scooters, Electronics such as DVD players, IPODS, stereos and Gift Certificates (K-Mart, Best Buy, etc)

Also, a Children's Santa Shop is planned (Dec 6^th) where children & Youth in the various Youth/Children's programs can select gifts, free of charge, and the selection will be wrapped, tagged & sent home to put under the Christmas tree.

Please consider a donation to this worthy cause. Donations of some of the items listed above - or a cash donation- or a gift card  can be sent to:

 St Paul United Methodist Church

Atten: Joan

101 Huffman Ave.

Dayton, OH 45403

How about this idea: Send a $50 Gift Card (They prefer Kroger or Meijer) while it's on your mind!

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Faith Community Church Searches For Business Manager

Faith Community UMC is looking to fill a newly created position of Business Manager. Here is the job description and where to apply:

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Business Manager
FCUM is seeking a full-time Business Manager to oversee our recently reorganized church office. The successful candidate must have a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and be familiar with the mission of the church and the operations and procedures commensurate with that mission.
Roles: ensure efficient daily office operation, assist strategic development and communication, conduct New Employee Orientation, implement policies, design/maintain filing systems, order/inventory supplies, generate reports, AR/AP, payroll, taxes, budget, supervise volunteers, will identify training needs, schedule training and facilitate in-house training.
Skills: MS-Office, Shelby database, excellent oral and written communication and group presentation skills, multitasking, office automation
Attributes: reliability, confidentiality, trustworthy, integrity and professionalism
Education:  AS degree in business administration/management preferred or equivalent progressively-increasing office management experience required.  Coursework or experience should include electronic bookkeeping, data processing, business communications and administrative management. Up to 3 years direct supervisory experience of volunteers required.
Capable of being bonded.  Must pass background check.
Mail resume to FCUM, Attn:SPRC, 100 Country Club Drive , Xenia , Ohio 45385 . No phone calls.

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Who Is Midge Fletcher?

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Barb Ross, a long time member at Spring Valley UM church, is letting everyone in sight know what a wonderful and compassionate gift one lady has granted her son.

The lady's name is Midge Fletcher, a computer specialist in the Greene County Auditor's office.

Barb's son, Butch Kieninger, is a co-worker with Midge and has been suffering with kidney failure. That's where Midge has stepped up and offered a kidney donation.

Dale Huffman wrote an account of this marvelous deed in last Thursday's Dayton Daily News. CLICK HERE to read it.

It's quite a story.

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Red Bird Mission Trip Information

 

For those in the Common Cup area who are interested in the upcoming Red Bird Mission trip, Pastor Rick has provided some necessary information:

October 2011

                Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ.  Thank you for your interest in the Red Bird Mission trip next summer.  I am looking forward to serving with you. 

  

Soon, we will see the leaves begin to drop from the trees.  Winter will come shortly after and bring frosty mornings and cover the ground with snow.  When the seasons change there are many visible signs.  Yet, unseen to our eyes is the way creation is preparing to bring forth new life in spring from the dormant days of winter.    

          

 I believe this is how God's spirit is at work within our mission team.  Unseen to our eyes God is already preparing a place for our group to serve next summer.  I am not surprised when our group and the homeowner seem like a perfect match.  God brings us together.  Attending meetings, filling out papers, and getting to know other group members may seem unimportant, but these duties are necessary if we are to work with God in bringing forth new life on our trip. 

      

In the upcoming months, please know you are in my prayers.  As much as a mission trip is about giving to our neighbors, it is even more about receiving God's grace from the people that we serve or are serving with, sometimes in unexpected ways.  You are in my prayers.    

                For our mission trip we will travel to Beverly, KY and work with Red Bird Mission. 

The trip is Sunday, June 26 through Saturday, July 2, 2011.  The Faith Community Church van is available for our trip. 

 You will receive a packet after your first deposit is received.  Please remember that the first deposit is due no later than Nov. 15.  Please make checks payable to "Faith Community United Methodist" with 'Red Bird' in the memo.  I will call Red Bird before Thanksgiving to adjust our reservation - so it matches our deposits.  There are a limited number of scholarships available that will pay half of the cost.  Please don't hesitate if you have any questions.          

 Yours in Christ,

  Pastor Rick Tettau

                                               

My numbers:

Church  (937) 372-7601

cell (937) 272-2640

Payment schedule

The total cost of the Red Bird Mission Trip is $350 per person.  This amount includes the costs for Red Bird and transportation.  It does not include meals on the road or our Wednesday day trip expenses.  Usually we visit Cumberland Falls and eat at a buffet on   March 1, 2011 will be the last day to register for Red Bird and receive a refund on your deposits.  After March 1 all payments are non-refundable. 

Below is a payment schedule.  

First Deposit of $50 is due by November 15, 2010. 

Second Deposit of $150 is due by March 1, 2011.

Final Deposit of $150 is due by May 1, 2011.

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Garage Sale at Union UM Church

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Union Church is holding a Garage Sale this Saturday, September 25th.

The hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

The proceeds will go to Missions and the Youth.

Union Church is located at the corner of Washington Rd & Union Road.  Saturday is going to be one of those "Get Out To  A Garage Sale" days, so lets get out there for a good cause!

And, while we have your attention, Union Church will be holding another one of those well attended Chicken & Noodle Suppers on Saturday, October 16th from 4:30-7:00pm

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