Inside this issue:

Summer memorial Services

New Member Orientation

Love Fund Update

Oahe Chapel Schedule

Summer Flowers

VBS Shipwrecked

Strawberry Festival

Youth Activities

Scholarship Thank You

Kids Page

Church Officers

First Congregational

United Church of Christ

* Ken Pickering

Moderator

* Deb Wagner

Vice Moderator

* Sandra Kangas

Clerk

* Brenda Paul

Treasurer

* Chuck Kruse

Financial Secretary

Wherever you are on life’s journey

you are welcome here

It’s Summer! Time to unwind, relax into the warmth, and appreciate a

season of growth.

Hahaha! Even as I write this, I laugh because every summer I think that’s

going to happen.

Every June, I think the longer days will mean more time to simply enjoy life. Experi-

ence has taught me that’s only true in theory, because our beloved United Church of

Christ seizes these long summer days for Wider Church Events! June keeps me so

busy that I nearly forget my best intentions to unwind, relax, and appreciate growth.

So maybe this year I have to refocus on appreciating this season for what it is instead

of what it’s not. As busy as they keep me, I LOVE wider church events. I love that

Placerville Camp is in full swing. I get SO excited about our annual Vacation Bible

School. I treasure our SD Conference UCC annual meeting (this year celebrating in

Omaha with Iowa and Nebraska). I am truly energized by my Next Generation Lead-

ership Initiative gathering at General Synod (this year in Milwaukee).

These gatherings connect me to our wider faith family, all equally committed to

broadening God’s beloved community here on earth. No, I don’t get to unwind, but I

do become filled with Spirit for creative and life-giving ministries. And THAT is

something I will always cherish.

It’s my true desire that our church’s participation in these wider church events (we

have several campers heading to Placerville, many hands hard at work for VBS, 5 of

us heading to Omaha, and I will be representing us all at Synod!) offers space for a

recommitment to our mission. To BE THE CHURCH, wherever we are, with what-

ever particular gifts we’ve been given, in the capacity our Pierre community needs.

Maybe these long summer days can provide all this AND enough moments to realize

that what we offer is enough, because God is everywhere growing goodness and love.

Amen!!

Pastor Emily

We will be holding a New Member Sunday on July 14, 2019.

We welcome anyone who is interested in becoming a member

to speak with me during the months of June and July, contact

me at 605-203-1527.

It’s a delight to add to this church family, and becoming an of-

ficial member is a great opportunity to engage in the life of this

congregation more fully, but it is certainly NOT expected.

No matter where you find yourself on life’s journey, you’re

ALWAYS welcome here.

Pastor Emily

June Lectionary

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Acts 16:16-34

Psalm 97

Revelations 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

John 17:20-26

Pentecost Sunday

Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21

John 14:8-17, (25-27)

Trinity Sunday

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31

Psalm 8

Romans 5:1-5

John 16:12-15

Second Sunday after Pentecost

1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a & Psalm 42 &

43 or Isaiah 65:1-9 & Psalm 22:19-28

Galatians 3:23-29

Luke 8:26-39

Third Sunday after Pentecost

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 &Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 or 1

Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 & Psalm 16

Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Luke 9:51-62

Summer Memorial Services

There are several memorial services scheduled in our

church this summer. These are past members whom

you may remember. Often obituaries are printed at the

time of death with services scheduled at a later time. If

you remember these individuals and their families you

are welcome to attend.

Dave Eschen Service

Saturday, June 8, 2019

10:30 am

No Luncheon

Alice Doscher Service

Saturday, June 29

2:00 pm

Coffee following

Jean Mott Service

Monday, July 15, 2019

10:00 am

Coffee following

Maxine Williams Service

Date pending

Youth Group Outing

June 9, 2019

6:30 pm

Godspell

Lutheran Memorial Church

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, May14, 2019

Wherever you are on life’s journey

you are welcome here

Scholarship Drive

The scholarship committee

would like to extend a BIG

thank you to all who have

donated to the scholarship

fund this past year. Your

generosity has increased

our fund to over 10,000 dol-

lars. Way to go!

Members in attendance: Chris Vanden Bos, Teddie

Adamski, Keith Jennings, Phyllis Petersen, Jeremie Evans,

Sandra Kangas.

Others: Pastor Emily Munger, Treasurer Brenda Paul

Chris called the Trustee meeting to order at 5:30 pm on

May 14. Teddie led with opening prayer.

There were no changes to the agenda.

Phyllis made motion to approve prior month’s minutes,

seconded by Keith. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report was presented by Brenda Paul. Ted-

die made motion to reinvest the Cornerstone Fund #2

coming due on July 2. Motion carried.

Security and Administration: May – Sandra; June - Keith

There were no reports from Memorial Committee or

Personnel & Pastoral Relations Committee. Brenda re-ported for Scholarship that some students can leverage

more funds with matches from their college depending

on when the check is given. This will only change the

date that actual check is written.

Pastor’s Report

Some extra people have been around the church again,

so Trustees are reminded to relock back door and do a

check after church starts. This will be included in the

Safe Church Policy conversations.

Projects survey – Brenda and Emily will meet to develop

a potential budget recommendation to bring back to

Trustees.

Saturday cleanup – items identified as surplus are on ta-

bles in Bradford Hall and can be claimed by any inter-

ested party. Thanks to all who assisted with this project!

Old Business/Projects

Chris will call Nystrom electric to fix lights on north end

of Bradford Hall,

Chris signed contract with Levi Briggs for weed and

feed.

New Business

Vacuum – Custodian Deb and Pastor Emily purchased

two vacuums for $509.07.

Premier Roofing Systems bill update – no further infor-

mation. Considering the bill closed.

Chase Roofing – gutter repair will occur this week

Lawn care – Gary Sutton is mowing weekly and will text

Chris when he is done.

Lawn Bags and Trimmer- Chris will check on cost of an

edger/trimmer. Teddie made motion that we pay $112

for extra container for grass and trimmings, seconded by

Keith. Motion carried.

Sidewalk estimates – Jay Person gave estimate of $2,500

for the small squares. Teddie will check with him regard-

ing stump approval. Trustees will complete item via elec-

tronic approval when information is obtained.

Sign landscaping area – Brenda, Larry Lyngstad, and

Phyllis are committee for landscaping. Six heads have

been capped off so they do not spray on and discolor

sign. Brenda will advise Winkler that this is intentional.

We have $3000 budgeted for landscaping.

Bill approval – Motion by Teddie, seconded by Jeremie

to pay bills totaling $4384.19. Motion carried. The gen-eral fund balance as of 5/11/19 was $65,382.22.

Next Meeting – Tuesday, June 4 to avoid conflict

with Vacation Bible School.

Meeting adjourned at 6:34.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Kangas, Clerk

Special Funds Report

Brenda Paul, Treasurer

SPECIAL FUNDS SUMMARY

Balance 1/1/19 Receipts Disbursements

Balance 4/30/19

Building Maintenance fund 54,759.19 32,991.65 21,767.54

Foundation 3,656.48 384.39 4,040.87

Library 17.00 17.00

Love 750.74 911.99 818.83 843.90

Memorial 27,256.76 2,547.44 8,911.94 20,892.26

Memorial - Organ 5,512.35 5,512.35

Project funds 10,886.68 10,886.68

Sabbatical 5,465.00 695.00 6,160.00

Special Music 187.41 50.00 237.41

Scholarship - General 13,628.12 10.00 2,000.00 11,638.12

Scholarship - Hyde 2,600.00 2,600.00

Scholarship - Kemp 20,510.17 1,612.48 731.30 21,391.35

Sunday School fund 447.15 260.00 69.23 637.92

Vacation Bible School 70.77 173.00 100.00 143.77

Youth 1,445.96 11.50 51.00 1,406.46

Pass Thru Funds:

PARS - Souper Bowl - 2,019.00 2,019.00 -

Christmas Fund - 100.00 100.00 -

Summerside fundraiser - 2,809.00 2,809.00 -

One Great Hour of Sharing - 426.00 416.00 10.00

For Women's Fellowship - 117.00 117.00 -

147,193.78 12,126.80 51,134.95 108,185.63

Love Fund Update

Wow! I am blown away by your generosity to our love fund during the April ONE THING campaign! Thank you!

Together we added close to $500 dollars into our quickly depleting reserve. In addition to supplementing our fund,

we’ve decided to make some changes to ensure this outreach program is sustainable long-term, while we also advance

our church mission more clearly:

Going forward, we will be offering assistance ONLY to individuals who come to us because of a connection/

referral from a congregant.

Our executive council affirms this decision with our primary mission in mind: To welcome and serve all who are

seeking a deeper understanding of their faith, and to give witness to the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. While

we value offering financial assistance to people in need, we see that sustainable support is best achieved through

ongoing relationships of mutual care. It is for this reason that we have decided to prioritize financial assistance to

individuals who connect with Pastor Emily through a member or friend of this church. WE NEED YOU to identify

and invite people you know who may be in need, and send along a request to Pastor Emily! Even better, invite your

neighbor in need to meet with you and Pastor Emily together!

We honor the difficulty many people face in making ends meet, which is why we also financially support our Pierre

Area Referral Service. They are equipped to assess greatest need better than we are as a church, and Pastor Emily will

continue working with Director Corwin Jones to make sure our love fund is accessible to community members in

times of real crisis. THANK YOU for We honor the difficulty many people face in making helping build a stronger,

more equitable faith community focused on relationships of mutual care!

Board of Deacon’s Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Wherever you are on life’s journey

you are welcome here

Oahe Chapel Services are

held each Sunday from Me-

morial weekend through La-

bor Day weekend.

Each service begins at 8:00

am. Oahe Chapel is located on Hwy 1804, north

of Pierre, by the dam.

Churches participating in the 2019 Sunday ser-

vices include the following:

May 26 Southeast United Methodist Church

June 2 Trinity Episcopal Church

June 9 Oahe Presbyterian Church

June 16 First Baptist Church

June 23 Pastor Roger Easland

June 30 First Baptist Church

July 7 First Congregational United Church of

Christ

July 14 New Life Assembly of God, The Blood

Washed Band

July 21 Pastor Roger Easland

July 28 TBA

Aug. 4 New Life Assembly of God, The Blood

Washed Band

Aug. 11 Resurrection Lutheran Church

Aug. 18 Pastor Roger Easland

Aug. 25 TBA

Sept. 1 Trinity Episcopal Church

For more information on the Oahe Chapel summer ser-

vices, the Oahe Chapel Preservation Society or how to

rent the chapel, contact the State Historical Society at

605-773-3458.

Altar Guild would like to have fresh flowers on the altar

during June, July and August. We will welcome flowers

from your garden this summer. We would invite anyone

in the congregation to furnish an arrangement in

honor or memory of someone. Call Patti

Jennings (280-3091) to make arrangements.

Members Present: Sherilyn Starks, Arlene Krueger, Val-

erie Kelly, Jennifer Evans, Pat Baker, Mike Smith, Don Stars,

AJ Munger, Larry Lyngstad, Chuck Frieberg and Pastor Emily.

Non-Members Present: Deb Wagner

The meeting was called to order by Sherilyn Starks at

5:38pm and the opening prayer was read in unison.

April meeting minutes were reviewed and Pat motioned to

approve and AJ seconded.

Financial Report: $1350.18 balance

Old Business: -Prayer and Visitation report – Jim

Hanson hoping to get home soon, Lois waiting for surgery

for cancer, Lois & Phyliss brother passed away, Jerry doing

so much better he’s gotten a new vehicle.

Easter egg Hunt/Maundy Thursday Services – Had

enough eggs for hunt. Great having ushers for the Maundy

Thursday services this year.

New Business: - Calendar of Events – Float for 4th of

July parade – AJ will provide 36ft flatbed trailer for use for

parade, Val has said we can have use of VBS décor to use for

float, Jennifer will submit entry form for parade and is cur-

rently looking for non-candy items to throw from float.

Summer Outdoor Service – Sept 8th @ Lily Park, contact

Ft Pierre utilities office to book and pay rental fee for pavil-

ion and grill use. Be thinking of some fun side things to do

like the watermelon auction.

Thinking of You Cards – Sherilyn sending card to Nancy

Thomas and Larry sending to George Summerside.

Communion for June Deacon / Coffee 2nd Sunday –

Jen will do coffee on June 9th.

Mission Work Within Our Church Family – Be think-

ing of any one who could benefit from yard work, gardening,

ect. Reach out then we can organize.

Moderator report : No report

Pastor report – Pastor Emily out May 15-18 for AJ’s

Grandmother’s funeral. May 22-28 will be Pastor Emily’s per-

sonal vacation. Next Deacons meeting will be June 4th. Sum-

mer Service will be Sept 8th at Lily Park with potluck picnic.

Changes to Love Fund handout was read over and going be-

fore Executive Committee on 5/14/19 for approval. Looking

at possibility of doing a quarterly dinner group.

The closing prayer was read in union. Val moved to adjourn

meeting and Chuck seconded. Meeting was adjourned at

6:17pm. Next meeting is June 4.

Submitted by,

Jennifer Evans

Secretary

Liturgists:

June 2 Chuck frieberg

June 9 Vicki Vanden Bos

June 16 Michelle Gordon

June 23 Rosanne Summerside

June 30 Mike Smith

If you would like your prayer request in the bulletin/newsletter. Please

notify the church office.

The family of Rheda McGarry, AJ’s grandmother

The family of Alice Doscher, 102 years old

The family of Allen Burrell, Phyllis Petersen and Lois Skweres’

brother-in-law

Farmers and Ranchers

Nancy Thomas Kristen Krueger Jim Hansen

Mike Baker George & Rosanne Summerside

Debra Rivers Provential Rochelle Wooly

Bev Blaze Ben D. Anderson Marsha Mutschler

Joseph Merriam Glenn Kietzmann Cindy Bechard

Kay Swenson Blair Krueger

Our homebound members

Friends with cancer

Caregivers

The Homeless Men and Women of the Military

Our state and nation

The people on the Reservations

Everyone around the world being persecuted for their faith

Amanda McKillip-1

Julianna Cerda-2

Ricky Rosenoff-5

Jan Papstein, Kenzie Kuxhaus-7

Paige Gloe-9

Danialle Rose - 11

Ken Pickering-12

Jason Evans, Larry Lyngstad-14

Rick Merriam, Dylan Roseenoff-16

Jeanie Hartman, Daniel Curnow-19

Rebecca Leah Huckins-24

Timothy Anton-25

Alexander Roberts-26

Richard Gloe, Jr., -27

Shirley Hinzman-28

June Hansen, Seth DeSollar-30

Amanda & Doug McKillip-1

Kathy & Mike Cruse-3

Phyllis & Dana Petersen-7

Kriste & Michael Schock-7

Leah & Steve Mohr-14

Stephanie & Mike Bietz-19

Shirley & Frank Halligan-22

Linda & Jim Cruse-27

Francine & Michael Clinch-27

Nancy & William Van Camp-28

Merrie & Marshall Miller-29

Roberta & Robert Hofer-30

A project called the One Thing was

launched in April by confirmand

Jack Back and his mentor,

Dorinda Daniel. Each month, those

in the congregation are asked to

bring One Thing that will in turn,

be donated to a nonprofit organi-

zation. More than $400 was do-

nated for our own church’s Love

Fund in April, and in May bottles of

shampoo and conditioner were

donated to Missouri Shores Do-

mestic Violence Center.

The One Thing for June is one bot-

tle of sunscreen or insect repel-

lent to benefit the Boys & Girls

Club of the Capital Area.

A tub for the items will be placed

in the back of the sanctuary.

Thank you for your generosity!

Please pray for our delegation

attending Omaha for our Tri-

Conference Annual Meeting with

SD, NE, and IA UCC: Ken and

Lavonne Pickering, Ruby Hum-

phrey, Sandra Kangas, and Pastor

Emily

Fourth of July Float!! The deacons are coordinating a float for the 4ht of July parade, with the VBS theme Shipwrecked! All chil-

dren and those young at heart are welcome to help decorate and ride the float! Be looking for more info about time and location to deco-

rate!

Women’s Fellowship Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Wherever you are on life’s journey

you are welcome here

Special Sunday Coffee Hour

June 30, 2019

The Women’s Fellowship Board is serving up a Strawberry Festival

on Sunday, June 30.

Instead of an annual meeting we

are inviting everyone to join us for a Strawberry Brunch.

Strawberry Egg Bake with Strawberry Sauce

Strawberry Fruit Salad Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Lemonade We will be celebrating strawberries

in many ways with some surprises.

All contributions made at coffee hour will jumpstart the kitchen re-

model fund.

Come one, Come all

First Congregational UCC Afternoon

Cultural Heritage Center June 30, 2019

1 pm to 3 pm visit the museum and take a short

ride in a Camaro Convertible free. Thanks to

Dorinda Daniel

The Women's Fellowship Board meeting was called to

order at 1:20PM by Cherlyn.

Members present: Cherlyn, Lorraine, Gloria, LaVonne,

and Betsy.

Cherlyn told a story about the importance of smiling as an

inspiration to others and you.

The minutes were approved as written in the newsletter.

Gloria, LaVonne, M.C.

Lorraine reported a balance of $1942.74.Additional bills

of 312.01 were received for kitchen supplies during

March and April. Gloria moved to pay bills and approve

report as submitted. M.C.

May 4, 2019 Cleanup was a success. Reminder to look

downstairs at items to be discarded and retrieve anything

you want before they go to Hospice.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

May 14,2019 Executive Council

May 21,2019 Pam Templeton burial @ Riverside.

May 26,2019 Mayflower Coffee

June 8, 2019 Dave Eschen Memorial Service

(no luncheon)

June 23,2019 Riggs Coffee

July 11,2019 Community Banquet Phyllis and Lorraine

have agreed to do it with the same menu as before.

July 15,2019 Jean Mott memorial service@ 10:00 (coffee

and bars at 11:00 or so).

July 28,2019 Altar Guild -coffee

June 30,2019 Strawberry Festival (Coffee hour) This year

we will do the coffee hour with this theme.

We discussed the original reason, purpose for doing this

and how times are changed. We decided to have a

Women's Fellowship Planning session (Oct.5,2019) to

discuss this with all the women of the church.

Next meeting September 12,2019 @ 1:15 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Betsy Pollock

Board of Christian Education Meeting

Monday, May 13, 2018

Wherever you are on life’s journey

you are welcome here

Members attending: Vicki Vanden Bos, Valerie Rowen,

Teddie Adamski, Patti Jennings, Leah Mohr

Members absent: Stephanie Bietz

Board president Vicki opened the meeting at 5:31 p.m.

Valerie moved to approve the agenda; Teddie seconded.

Motion carried.

The minutes of the April meeting were reviewed. Patti

moved to approve the minutes; Valerie seconded. Motion

carried.

The financial report was reviewed. Balances as of

04/30/2019:

General Fund Youth Budget: $905.56 ($51* for Youth outing

to movie; $7.98 reimbursed to Leah for Sunday School sup-

plies) *$51 should have come out of the Youth Special Fund.

Teddie will follow up with church treasurer Brenda Paul to

make the correction.

Vacation Bible School Fund balance, $143.77 ($173 donation

income; $100 expense, donation to First Baptist Church for

materials)

Youth Special Fund balance, $1,457.46 ($5, pop can recyclying

income)

Sunday School Fund balance, $637.92 (no change since last

report).

Leah requested reimbursement of $46.20 from the Gen-

eral Fund Youth for cake for graduate/teacher recognition.

Patti moved to approve the reimbursement request; Teddie

seconded. Motion carried.

Valerie requested reimbursement of $33.83 from the Gen-

eral Fund Youth for supplies for the graduate/teacher recog-

nition. Leah moved to approve the reimbursement request;

Patti seconded. Motion carried.

Vicki has been attending the Executive Council meetings,

representing the Christian Ed Committee. She reported that

surveys from attendees of the the Wednesday evening F.I.R.E.

events are being collected.

Old Business

Graduate/teacher/student recognition was held on May

12 during the worship service and the fellowship hour. Riggs

senior Jade Evans was honored along with Sunday School

teachers, youth leaders and students.

Vacation Bible School, Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus

is scheduled for June 10-12, 6-8 p.m. each evening. An evening

prep session will be held Monday, June 3 at 5 p.m. and a deco-

rating session will be held Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m. Volunteer

leaders so far include: Director - Valerie; Crafts - Patti

Jennings and Kylee Hanson; Bible Stories - Pastor Emily;

Games - Sven and Robin Lerseth; Music - Pastor Emily and

Claire Mohr; Snacks - Cherlyn Christiansen and Brenda Paul;

Group Leaders - Vicki (still have openings here); Group Assis-

tants - Avery Vanden Bos, Gabi Irving; Photographer - Shana

Kruger. Promotion of the event to encourage online registra-

tion is taking place via Facebook, word-of-mouth and church

announcements. Registration is free and open to children

from age 4 to those completing fifth grade.

Other Business

The confirmation students and Pastor Emily attended a

showing of the movie “Breakthrough” at the Pierre theater in

April. A campout at Farm Island is being planned for confir-

mands July 16-18. Confirmand Jack Baker and mentor

Dorinda Daniel are continuing their “One Thing” project. In

April, they asked each member to contribute $1 to the

church’s Love Fund. The One Thing for May is one bottle of

shampoo or conditioner for Missouri Shores Domestic Vio-

lence Center.

The Sunday School teaching and lesson schedule will go

through May 19 (a one-week extension from previous plans).

The Sunday morning adult ed group will hold their last ses-

sion on May 19 before taking a summer break.

Vicki developed the nursery volunteer schedule through July

and shared with the volunteers.

May 19 - Avery

May 26 - Natalie

June 2 - Vicki

June 9 - Sarah

June 16 - Tina

June 23 - Valerie K.

June 30 - Avery

July 7 - Natalie

July 14 - Vicki

July 21 - Sarah

July 28 - Tina

Sub: Brenda Paul

Activity packets:

May - Vicki

June - Patti

July - Teddi

Patti moved the meeting adjourn; Teddie seconded. Motion

carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. The VBS prep night on June 3,

5 p.m. will substitute for the CE monthly meeting.

Submitted by Leah Mohr

Ahoy Maties!

Our VBS Summer Faith Adventure sets sail on

June 10, 2019 for a three day cruise. But there are

rough seas ahead and we may find ourselves

Shipwrecked on a deserted island! But don’t

worry, we’ll be Rescued by Jesus!

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on this

imaginative faith building experience. Volunteer

opportunities abound! We’re loading the boat

with music, craft, story, game and crew leaders

and assistants. We’ll need a galley staff and of

course, the most fun, a decorating crew who will

transform the church into an ocean/island scene

on Sunday, June 9th

.

We are seeking props that are nautical or island

themed. If you have something to contribute,

please make sure it is marked with your name if

you want it returned.

Invite all children age four through those com-

pleting 5th

grade to join us for those three eve-

nings, Monday- Wednesday, June 10th-12th. 6:00 –

8:00 pm. Registration on-line will be available

soon.

With questions or to volunteer, please contact

Val Rowen 605-295-1330

Executive Council Minutes

May 2019 Attendees: Pastor Emily Munger, Vice Moderator Debby

Wagner, Clerk Sandra Kangas, Treasurer Brenda Paul, Trustee

Chris Vanden Bos, Women’s Fellowship Cherlyn Christiansen,

Deacon Sherilyn Starks, Christian Education Vicki Vanden Bos,

Youth Representative Avery Vanden Bos

Debby called meeting to order at 6:40 pm on Tuesday, May

14, 2019. Sherilyn led with an opening devotion.

The prior month’s minutes had two changes – the Council met

at 6:35, not 5:35 and adjourned at 7:35, not 6:35. Cherlyn

made motion, seconded by Sherilyn to approve as corrected.

Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report was presented by Brenda Paul. Sherilyn

made motion to approve, Vicky seconded. Motion carried.

WHERE WE ARE

Important Dates in Congregation:

May 15-18 – Emily attending/conducting funeral of AJs grand-

mother in Pennsylvania

May 26 - Emily’s personal leave week

June 10-13 VBS

June 16 – Emily in Omaha at Tri-conference meeting - Jerry

Tibbs filling pulpit

June 23 – Emily in Milwaukee at National Conference. Debby

Wagner filling pulpit

June 30- Women’s luncheon at church, followed by Heritage

Center for convertible rides with Dorinda

Sept 8- Church Picnic at Lilly Park

Pastor’s Wider Church Updates

Ken, Ruby, Lavon, and Pastor Emily will attend Tri-Conference

meeting as our delegates.

Brenda and Pastor Emily will look at budget and bring a funding

proposal for the project to Trustees.

Ministerial meeting will be here on September 12.

Board Highlights

Trustees (priorities for upcoming projects; fundraising?)

Deacons – FCUCC will have a float in the July 4 Ft Pierre pa-

rade. September 8 is church picnic. More information coming.

Christian Education – VBS will be June 10-12.

Women’s Fellowship – Kitchen remodeling committee met

with Emily Decker who proposed designs. They are meeting

with contractor to go over potential plans. They are looking at

used vs new equipment, etc.

There were no committee highlights.

WHERE GOD IS LEADING US

LOVE FUND- Administrative changes- proposal presented

that assistance to individuals will be provided based on referral

from congregant to affirm individual’s relationship within faith

community, decentralize pastor as connection point, invite

congregants to identify needs within circles of influence, mini-

mize PARS overlap, and focus outreach to church mission of

deepening faith. Motion by Chris, seconded by Vicky to estab-

lish this as procedure. Motion carried. Note that previously

there had not been an established written policy or procedure.

Assistance was provided based on available funds and at pas-

tor’s discretion. Pastor Emily and Sandra will tweak wording.

LPLI Pastor Evaluation Process – Twenty individuals from

the church will be asked to provide feedback for Pastor Emily’s

evaluation as a part of the Leadership Institute.These have a

deadline of July 1.

Formation of Dinner Groups to launch fall 2019 –

With success of the Cottage meetings last fall, small dinner

groups will be invited to form in fall of 2019. They can con-

tinue as long as the groups wish to continue. Please share

any ideas with Pastor Emily.

*Next meeting: June 4, date change to avoid conflict with

VBS.

CLOSING PRAYER was led by Emily. Cherlyn will provide

devotions at that meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 7:40

Respectfully Submitted

Sandra Kangas, Clerk

Telephone:

605-224-5514

E-mail:

church.pierreucc@midconetwork.com

pastor.pierreucc@midconetwork.com

Web site:

www.ucc-cong-pierre.org

Church Staff

Pastor-Emily Munger

Administrative Assistant-

Cherlyn Christiansen

Custodian-Deb Winder

Choir Director-Larry Lyngstad

Organist-Gloria Merriam

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United Church of Christ

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