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Beaver UnitedBeaver UnitedBeaver UnitedBeaver United Church of Christ Church of Christ Church of Christ Church of Christ

1960 Dayton -Xenia Road Beavercreek, OH 45434-7159

426-5602

Rev. Brian Eastman Pastor’s Phone: (937) 469-1383; 24hrs7days Pastor’s E-mail: [email protected]

Pastor’s Office Hours: Tuesday 1 PM-6 PM Wednesday 10 AM-12 PM 5 PM-7 PM Thursday 10 AM-12 PM Email Address: [email protected] or [email protected] Web Address: www.beaverucc.org Webmaster: Alice Clausing Newsletter Compiler: Bob Tobias Newsletter Contributors: Pastor Brian Eastman Kristine Petrick

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Pastor’s Peace

Prayer List

Church Service List

Church News and Events

Church Calendar

THE PASTOR’S PEACE Towards the end of July several of our church members

went on a mission trip to Washington UCC in Cincinnati. We

spent 5 days there and experienced a range of situations and

emotions, and learned some life lessons. Washington UCC is a

church in our denomination that serves the Camp Washington

neighborhood. This area of Cincinnati has a child poverty rate

of 90% and is in great need in so many ways. Washington UCC

decided as its membership dwindled to focus almost solely on

mission work in the area rather than close or move the church.

Each summer there is a program that ministers to around 35

kids from the area. Different churches come and stay a week,

volunteering with the children. This teaches much to the kids in

need, and equally as much to those doing the volunteer work.

When I think of our group and all of our experiences

from handing out food to those in homelessness, to watching

kids eat smores for the first time, to sharing laughs and smiles

from all around, I realized that the things that separate us are

not as large as we would presume. Even though some of these

kids experience poverty on a daily basis in ways we cannot

imagine, they are still kids at heart, no different from the kids

that come to our church each Sunday. All of us have challenges

to face in life, some are greater than others, but this does not

make us any better than the next person or more valuable in

the eyes of God. Most often it is assumed that the youth and

adults that volunteer at Washington UCC will learn how fortu-

nate they are and learn to appreciate the blessings in their life. I

certainly learned this and assumed others from our group did

as well, but even more than that I hope that people saw them-

selves and their family in the eyes of others.

Paul says that we are all connected in the Body of Christ.

We are also reminded that Christ was born, died, and lived

again for everyone. When we look at the ministry of Christ we

see that he brought so many different types of people together.

What seemed to separate them fell away in comparison to the

love of God and the Word made flesh. As we continue Christ’s

ministry on earth it is meaningful when we create communities

that express the unity of Christ. As I think about our days at

Washington UCC, I think about all of the moments when people

were just people.

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Prayer ListPrayer ListPrayer ListPrayer List

MilitaryMilitaryMilitaryMilitary::::

Pray for our military and their family and friends. � Military families that are left behind � May they all come home safely � Our many veterans � Adam (Gail and Stuart Wells’ grand-

son), stationed in Kuwait � Greg Izdepski, son-in-law of Bob &

Jeannette Papajcik, in Qatar � Alex Deal, U.S.Navy, stationed in

Diego Garcia � Dan, son-in-law of Brett & Kendal

Landrum, going to Kuwait

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� Betty Gilbert � Fran Smith

Our prayers go out to families of the 19

fire fighters who lost their lives in the Ari-

zona wild fires.

Our sympathy to the family of Carolyn

Maloney, Tom’s wife;

To the family of Bobbie T. Isaac, friend of

Jennie Rauch;

To the family of Elizabeth, friend of Cathy

Miller;

To the family of Celeste—friend of Trish

Rowland;

To the family of Ted Newcome—Pat and

Mark Freeze ’s brother-in-law;

To the family of Teresa McMichael—friend

of Jenny Rauch.

CARD MINISTRY Let Judy Hudson or Sharon Parkison know about those with physical or emo-tional needs who would appreciate a card. A card will be placed on the table at the front of the sanctuary for all to sign.

“Your signatures are priceless.”

Would you like to be included in the email

prayer chain? Please let Jeannette know

your email address so I can send you the

prayer requests. Thanks for sharing your

prayer time with those who need you. jpa-

[email protected] or call 426 -7928 or in per-

son.


Prayer ListPrayer ListPrayer ListPrayer List � Alec—Ed & Jenny Rauch’s grandson � Alex, age 5, has leukemia � Alllison—Melissa’s friend � Ann—friend of Pat Ferguson � Arlene Velliquette � Arlis Ferguson � Austin, Margaret Puckett’s grandson—M.D. � Barb Webb � Betty Gilbert � Bill Keivel—Mary Owen’s relative � Bill Newell—friend of Alan Nelson � Billie—John Harshman’s mother-in-law � Bob Downey—Barbara Hawkins’ brother � Bob Jackson � Brian—friend of Tom Maloney � Nathan Brooks � Cameron Neal � Carol—Alice’s cousin � Carolyn—Kristine’s mother-in-law � Carolyn—Pat Ferguson’s cousin � Christina—John Lyden’s friend � Connor Puckett, Carl & Angie —continuing needs � Chris McFadden � Dale—Lisa Rauls stepfather � Dalton & Baker families—friends of Theresa � Dave & Donna—friends of the Rauls � Debbie Goessl � Don—Alan Nelson’s friend � Edna Mae Dietz � Elinora Smith—Pastor Brian’s grandmother � Evelyn Foreman—Aunt of John Lyden � Fran Smith � Frank and Peggy—friends of Cathy Miller � Frank Ali � Harry Morgan—friend of Alice Clausing � Ina McCormick,—friend of Jean Ali � Jacob—Cathy Miller’s cousin � Jenni—Shirley Nelson’s niece � Jill & family—friends of the Rauls � Joan—Roger Saddler’s sister � Judy McKay—friend of Judy Hudson � Kateri—Annette Marts’ daughter � Kyle & Linda & Carl—Alan & Shirley Nelson’s

relatives � Lance Miller—neighbor & friend of Pastor Brian � Lidet—Jaclyn Hartman’s friend � Linda—Alan Nelson’s sister � Luna Bella—Cathy’s granddaughter � Lisa Rauls’ grandparents � Lydia—Jean Harshman’s granddaughter

� Margaret—Tobias’ friend � Marjorie Crawford � Mark—Tom Raul’s brother � Martha Gardner—friend of the Nel-

sons � Mary Owens � Michelle Powell’s mother, Sandy � Mike Neal & family � Nichole Harris—friend of Amelia � Paula McMahan—friend of Shirley

Nelson � Rhonda—Pat Ferguson’s niece � Roger, Cathy & Sean Daulton � Sarah Perkins—in Hospice Care � Sharon Farmer—Judy’s friend � Shawndra—Rauch’s daughter-in-law � Sheila—Alan Nelson’s sister � Steve—Margaret Puckett’s nephew � Stout family—requested by Tom

Rauls � Susie—Byron’s relative � Terry Clapp—friend of Alice Clausing � Tim—Ed Rauch’s friend � Tim—Stevens’ son-in-law � William & Martha Stevens

The names on the prayer list will remain for two or three months or until the crisis has passed. Then they’ll be removed to make room

for others’ needs. Please let Jeannette know if the person still

needs prayer.


Church Service ListChurch Service ListChurch Service ListChurch Service List

August 11

Scripture Isaiah 1:1, 10-20

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

Usher/Greeter John Lyden

Lay Reader Steve Filer

Altar Flowers Given to the glory of God

Sunday School Teachers

Trish Rowland Kristine Petrick

August 4 Communion

Scripture Hosea 11:1-11 Luke 12:13-21

Usher/Greeter Bill Conner

Lay Reader Carolyn Conner

Altar Flowers Given by Martha & William

Stevens in honor of their chil-dren’s birthdays


Trish Rowland Ruth Tobias

August 25

Scripture Jeremiah 1:4-10 Luke 13:10-17

Usher/Greeter Kristine Petrick

Lay Reader Kristine Petrick

Altar Flowers Given by Viola Matyas in honor of her

daughter Andrea’s birthday


Trish Rowland Alice Clausing

August 18

Scripture Psalms 80:1-2, 8-19

Luke 12:49-56

Usher/Greeter Alen Nelson

Lay Reader Ellen Coleman

Altar Flowers Given by Bonnie Phillips in honor

of her mother’s birthday


Trish Rowland Gracie Rowland

Thank you, Volunteer Teachers, Ushers and Lay Readers

Stewardship Record Date Offering Attendance

June 30 $1875 62

July 7 $3377 85 July 14 $2212 50

July 21 $1378 55


Church Church Church Church NewsNewsNewsNews and Events and Events and Events and Events

Pastor Brian on Vacation

Pastor Brian will be out of the office August 19th through September 3rd. He will

have his church cell phone with him and can be reached at (937) 469-1383 in

case of emergency.

(Pastor’s Peace Continued)

We were just taking care of kids, meeting new acquaintances, and trying to fill the sum-

mer with meaningful experiences. This lack of separation appearing many times during

our 5 days made me know that Christ was present. Christ was amongst us, bringing peo-

ple together, calling the little children around him, and leading us to a better future.

Thank you, Beaver UCC and Washington UCC, for showing me yet again the presence of

Christ in my life.

Peace and Blessings,

Pastor Brian

Trinity Birthday Party,

August 1st Please mark your calendars now! Beaver Church will once again be hosting the

birthday party at Trinity Nursing Home on Thursday, August 1st. Setup is at

6:00pm, and the event starts at 6:30. We need volunteers to do special readings, dances,

songs or any other talent which you may wish to share. We are asking for donations of

cookies and punch and also need volunteers to help serve to the residents. The residents

are especially fond of children performing and serving. Please plan on attending this party

and volunteering one hour of your time. The senior citizens are really very appreciative of

the time we spend with them. Hope to see you there!

Rev. John Barnett and his wife, Debbie, have sold their home in Miamisburg and have

bought a house in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He will be doing some part-time pastoral work

from time to time.

City Barbeque Fundraiser- Aug. 12 Great food, fellowship and fundraising sounds deliciously relaxing! Come

join us Monday, Aug. 12 at 6:00p.m. at City Barbeque, 2330 N. Fairfield

Road. Make sure to bring the flyer, printed in this newsletter, so we can get a 25% rebate

on all food purchases. This is a great fellowship and fundraising opportunity. This fund-

raiser is good the entire day for anyone who presents a fundraiser flyer, so distribute flyers

to co-workers, friends and family. Flyers cannot be distributed on City Barbeque property.


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Pop! Pop! Pop! Our Mission’s title is Operation Popcorn. What does this mean? The Popcorn Festi-

val is fast approaching and we need to prepare for one of the more complicated and time-

consuming fundraising projects. We need donations of name-brand pop (Diet Coke, Diet

Pepsi, Coke, Pepsi, Root Beer, and Sprite), bottled water and bagged ice. All purchased

products should have expiration dates past the Festival date. Please start bringing these

items to church for our booth at the Festival, held on Sept. 7th and 8th here in Beaver-

creek. Our Food Booth serves homemade chicken and noodles, corn on the cob, hot dogs,

drinks and chips. Volunteer sign-up lists will be posted in the back of the church for any-

one wanting to help out. If you have volunteered in the past and are unable to help this

year, please contact Kristine as soon as possible. All other questions can be directed to

Kristine or Pastor Brian.

Mark your calendar for Operation Popcorn!!

GOD GOD WAS IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA when people from all over the country gathered for

the 29th General Synod of the United Church of Christ. God was present as delegates gath-

ered from every state in the union.

God was present as delegates to General Synod passed 19 resolutions directing the officers

and directors of the UCC to work for justice and to encourage local churches to join them as

they did it. Often there was debate as people found themselves on opposite sides of an is-

sue. But God was there and, even though voices were raised, issues were resolved.

God was present when approximately 5,000 people gathered in worship on Sunday after-

noon and scriptures were read in many languages. God was present when multigenera-

tional Samoans danced and sang. God was present when a young woman Gail and I knew

almost 40 years ago told us she was so moved by that experience that she wanted to find a

church home.

God was present when we gathered to share a meal with friends and when we discovered

new friends we hope to see again at the next General Synod when it gathers in Cleveland in

2015.

God was present in Long Beach, California during that week in many ways known and un-

known and God was also present here in Beavercreek, Ohio. You see, God is always here.

Asked or unasked, God is always present!

Stuart Wells, Delegate to General Synod from the Ohio Conference.


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Softball Tournament Tales!! Kristine Petrick

BUCC Youth Softball team P-12 started the tournament in the Gold

Bracket with 6 other teams on July 17th. The first game was a 6-2 win. Our second game

wasn’t so good; our coach and 6 players were absent due to vacations and other plans,

which left the team one player short. The other team had a few oversized boys who hit the

ball over our three lonely outfielder’s heads. Needless to say, we lost 0 to 14. The next

evening we played our third tournament game in the loser’s bracket and played our hearts

out-- with the coach and 6 players missing again. We won 7 to 6 and immediately played

our fourth tournament game. The first two innings went pretty well but the heat, sun and

previously hard- fought game started to tire the players. With nothing to do but enjoy the

final inning of our last game, we finally scored three runs, so it wasn’t a complete shut out.

The final score was 3 to 17.

The good news is, we came in third place in the tournament, which is a pretty awe-

some achievement. The kids had a great season and a lot of fun, including my daughter

Sarah, who grew to enjoy the game and really felt like part of the team.

Thank You, Beaver Church!!

Connor Puckett Adventures! Kristine Petrick

This year I was relieved from swim team duty and found myself in-

vited to play in the Connor Puckett Classic, thanks to John Deal. Little did I know that I was

joining a foursome that traditionally comes in last place each year. Should I worry about

this? Probably not, since the last time I played golf was 12 years ago.

My golfing buddies were the highlight of my excursion. If you ever feel down, Ellen

Coleman is the person to bring you back up. She started by giving me golf cart driving les-

sons. I must say, I think Ellen needs lessons herself. because she sped thru every hole and

dip she could find. I felt like I was with the Dukes of Hazard riding in the General Lee.

Then Ellen and John taught me the finer lessons in relieving golf stress by their finely-

tuned golf club throwing techniques. Ellen needs a little work in the landing part. Good

thing we had Ken Kline on our team or we wouldn’t know what a good shot looked like.

As the heat increased and the beer carts, water carts and holes went by, the gang

loosened up. It wasn’t about finding your stray ball anymore. It was about keeping things

rolling along and going with the flow, because at the end was a delicious barbecue lunch

with church buddies, acquaintances and volunteers. A vacation day well spent. Thank

you, foursome and Connor Puckett Organizers, for a day that meant more to me than you

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