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World Communion Sunday, October 7th
Join us for a wonderful service when we will celebrate the gifts of being a global community in song and in word.
We will gather around Christ's table to remember our oneness and our diversity.
We will also be receiving our Neighbors in Need offering. Join us and invite a friend!
We have been talking a lot about hospitality and caring for
our neighbors in recent days. One way Christ Church does
this is through the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund. As you
know, many people are struggling to get by in our
community. With cuts in services and support, life is more
precarious for those who are most vulnerable.
The GOOD NEWS
NEWSLETTER OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENNEBUNK MAINE [email protected] www.christchurchkennebunk.org
September/October 2012
Interim Minister
Rev. Allison C. G. Smith
Secretary Jane King
Music Director
Warren King
Sexton Dan Stone
Cabinet Chair Beverly Heald
Treasurer
Joanna Brown
Assistant Treasurer Sharon Crippen
Clerk
Helen Newton
Join us for
worship!
Sundays at
10:00 a.m.
All are welcome!
Message from Allison
Christ Church September 2012 Pastoral Letter
The Pastor’s Discretionary Fund helps to provide a tangible sign of hope
and love. When people call the church for assistance, I try to assess the need. I
often point them to the Town Office to see if there is General Assistance
available for a variety of needs using state funds. Another key resource is
heating assistance, food pantry, grocery vouchers, and clothing through the
Church Community Outreach Fuel Program. Often times I serve as a social
worker, looking for avenues of support. But sometimes there are gaps and that
is where we as a church can make the most difference. Many folks have
significant transportation struggles—trying to keep a car on the road so they
can get to work. Sometimes we work with the town to prevent someone from
being homeless until a more stable situation can be found. Sometimes people
are traveling from one place to another and get stuck. Recently a family asked
for help with school supplies and clothing for a student who recently came to
America from Central America. There are other gaps for people who have
become disabled through poor health and physical problems that need aid until
state or federal benefits begin or recover enough to rejoin the work force. We
have served about six to eight individuals and families in the last nine months.
There are envelopes in pews if you would like to contribute to this ministry to
our neighbors and be sign of love along their way.
Blessings,
Allison
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New Sunday School Program Beginning…. Calling all children, youth and families! We invite you to join us for a
new school year to grow in your faith and make a difference in our church and wider community.
The first Sunday of each month, families will worship together. Oct. 7th is World Communion Sunday, Nov. 4th is All Saints Day, and Dec. 2nd is the beginning of Advent, with communion. Childcare is available for the youngest children.
For the rest of the month, multi-age Sunday School classes will be held after the Children’s Sermon, with a theme and interactive activities, as well as possibilities for community service. Nursery care is also available.
In October, the topic will be “The Role of Youth in Community Service.” In November, youth and children will focus on “Stewardship of our Earth” which will address poverty, resources, and making a difference. In December, they will explore the theme “Making Room” for the Advent season.
On November 18th youth can participate after church in packing the food baskets for the Holiday Food Basket program to help those in need in our community.
Come and take part; learn and grow in your faith; have fun, and make a difference in our community!
Cabinet News
I would like to share with you all the exciting activities that are going on and
encourage you to think about getting involved in something that interests you.
Rev. Allison and the Membership Committee have been working hard during
the summer to update the print materials for a New Members packet. Allison
reports that the first group will be taken into membership in October. Others,
who are going away for the winter, will be offered membership in the spring.
A Christian Education meeting was held to plan the programs for our youth.
We have teachers who are inspired to impart the Holy Spirit through
activities geared to helping others. The first session will be held on Sunday
October 14th
, and will be facilitated by Jenn Clapp and Allan Davis.
Blessings to Hannah Engel for providing loving care for our youngest children
each Sunday.
Rhoda Frederick and Hannah Engel are ready to accept your donations for the
Fall Rummage Sale on October 13th
.
Plans are being made for the Pine Cone Fair and Silent Auction on December
17th
.
The Cabinet is making plans to hold one or two congregational meetings with
Jan Davis, District Superintendant of UMC, and Darren Morgan, Associate
Pastor of UCC, to discuss the process of searching for a settled pastor process.
We will be starting the Search process in 2013 and will be looking for people
to serve on a Search Committee. Finding a new pastor is going to require the
participation of the whole church, and I ask you to give prayerful
consideration to what your role might be.
Yours in Faith,
Beverly Heald Cabinet Chair
Committee Contacts
Cabinet, Community Service & Visits Beverly Heald 985-7096 [email protected]
Acting Treasurer Joanna Brown 985-7224 [email protected]
Assistant Treasurer Sharon Crippen 985-3173 [email protected]
Building & Property Gail Preble 967-4095 [email protected]
Christian Education Morgan Rivard 590-0614 [email protected]
Finance Sheila Moody 646-3183 [email protected]
Membership Leslie Zanella 967-2140 [email protected]
Missions Judy Cadmus 985-6788 [email protected]
Music & Choir Warren King 985-8759 [email protected]
Hospitality & Coffee Hour Volunteer Needed
Newsletter Jane King 985-4494 [email protected]
Worship Virginia Cole 967-4515 [email protected]
Pastor/Parish Relations Carol Holmberg 467-3216 [email protected]
Church Suppers Ron Breton 831-1070 [email protected]
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Coming Events Don’t Miss
The Annual Christ Church Fall Rummage Sale
Sat. Oct. 13 8 am – 11 am
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CCllootthhiinngg,, SShhooeess,, BBooookkss,, AAttttiicc TTrreeaassuurreess,, GGaammeess,, TTooyyss,, SSppoorrttiinngg GGooooddss,, && HHoouusseehhoolldd IItteemmss
We will gratefully accept your fancy junque daily starting Tuesday, October 9. However, we prefer no electronics (they don’t sell well), no TV’s or computer items…. and nothing that is too big to put in the back of a car. Tables will be placed Sunday, October 7, after worship. The more volunteers we have, the faster it will go!
HELP NEEDED: Set-Up: Wednesday, October 10 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 12 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sale Day: Saturday, October 13 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Clean-up Saturday, October 13 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Look for Helper Sign Up Sheets (for table set-up during the week before and sales on the 13th) in the Fellowship Hall! Do you have a large truck or van? We especially need help with clean up and hauling away items after the sale. Please call the church office, 985-4494, to volunteer. We very much appreciate however much time you can give, even an hour!
God bless and many thanks to Rhoda Frederick and Hannah Engel
for kindly donating their time and talent to manage this rummage sale!
FOCUS ON HUNGER
WEDDING CAKE HOUSE TOURS The Wedding Cake House on Summer Street in Kennebunk will be open to the public for guided tours from
September 15 through October 15. All profits will go toward hunger relief in York County. Our local Church
Community Outreach Services food pantry will benefit from this event and some of our Board of Directors will
be working as tour guides.
The Wedding Cake House, also known as the George Washington Bourne house, is probably the most
photographed house in the state of Maine. In the late Federal style, the house is filled with period furnishings and
paintings, and features some beautiful period architectural features.
The tours will run daily from 10AM to 4PM with the last tour of the day beginning at 3:30PM. Admission is
$10.00 per person.
This is an opportunity to see something you’ve always wondered about and a way to help your York County
neighbors in need. We hope to see you there.
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Save the Date: Panel and small group discussion on "Marriage in Maine" Sunday, Oct. 21st, 2-4 pm at Christ Church.
Mainers will go to the polls on Nov. 6th and be asked to vote on marriage equality. How does our Christian faith view marriage? What are the values of marriage? What does the Bible say? How is God still speaking about marriage?
Join us for this opportunity to reflect on your faith, to ask questions, to listen to diverse viewpoints, and to delve more deeply into this issue facing our state and community.
Pine Cone Fair is November 17
Please start saving clean, empty, 1-lb. coffee cans
for the Cookie Walk.
UCC CONVOCATION
On Friday, October 5,
at 7:00 pm, we will
have the great privilege
of presenting in concert
professional touring
musicians from
Leipzig, Germany,
The Maine Conference, UCC, will hold an ONA
convocation entitled, “Gathered Here 2012,”
September 28-30, at the Church of Universal
Fellowship, 82 Main St, in Orono. Keynote speakers
are Rev Mike Schuenemeyer, UCC Executive for
Health and Wholeness Advocacy, Wider Church
ORGAN & TRUMPET CONCERT
organist Bernhard Vit and trumpeter Alexander
Pfeiffer. This outstanding duo have performed
throughout Europe and the U.S. The Christ Church
Allen hybrid pipe organ with digital stops, as well
as a full complement of speaking pipes, will provide
an excellent showcase for Frank's prodigious talent,
and the perfect foil for Alex's sublime trumpet
playing. To date, Alex has produced six CD’s of
his music, which will be available for purchase at
the concert.
Bernhard Vit is Music Director at St. Laurentius
Church in Leipzig. He and Alex have been
performing together for the past sixteen years..
Alexander Pfeifer began his musical training
playing the violin but found his calling as a
trumpeter at the age of 12. He is also from Leipzig,
where he attended the Johann Sebastian Bach Music
School of Leipzig. Since 2003, Pfeifer has been a
permanent substitute with the Staatskapelle
Dresden, which is considered the oldest ongoing
orchestra in the world, dating back to 1548.
Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested
donation of $10, or $7 for children and Seniors.
Ministries, and Andy Lang,
Executive Director of the UCC
Coalition for LGBT Concerns. For
more information email Rev. Bill
Walsh, [email protected]
Bible Study
BIBLE STUDY RESUMES Tuesday morning Bible Study has resumed, meeting from Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 AM at Christ Church.
The study investigates the text, its meaning and application to our daily 21st Century lives. All Bible Versions are welcome as is anyone, whether members of Christ Church or not. Rev. Jim Anderson is the facilitator.
The study is currently focused on the Book of Psalms, the hymn book of the Temple in Jerusalem. Each participant is invited to identify the particular Psalm, or portion of a Psalm, which holds the most meaning for them. The next few sessions will explore the identified scripture.
To learn more, call Rev. Jim Anderson, 985-8823
Choir is Back! Rehearsals are
Thursdays at 7:15 pm. All are welcome!
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Easy Knitting,
Huge Satisfaction!
Christ Church Knitting Ministry is
a satisfying way to contribute
to ministries in our community.
Projects large and small are
welcome, such as small prayer
squares, seafarers’ caps, and
lap robes and prayer shawls.
Directions and yarn are
available in the knitting room,
and you can knit with us
Sunday morning, or work at
home, as suits you.
All Saints Day, Sunday, November 4th On Sunday, November 4
th in worship we will observe All Saints Day. This will be a time for us remember
all those who have gone before us and that we are “surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses” as the author of
Hebrews reminds us.
One meaningful part of the service will be a slideshow of photos of those whom we love and are
remembering. Please drop off or email a photo to Jane King in the church office by Oct. 24. The email address is
[email protected]. Please feel free to submit a photo of someone important to you who died in the past or
recently.
There will also be a special reading of names of those members and friends of Christ Church who have died in
the past year and a lighting of candles for all of the saints of our lives.
Hope you can be there and invite a friend for this very important day!
Church Notes
Dear Friends,
On behalf of Caring Unlimited, and the mothers and children they serve, we thank and salute you for your
continuing generosity in support of the Annual Backpack & Back-to-School Supplies Drive.
We are happy to report that, by working together, the members of St. David's Episcopal Church, Holy Cross
Lutheran Church, Trinity Episcopal Chapel and St. Ann's Episcopal Church were able to supply a new backpack,
along with grade-appropriate school supplies, to every child in need -- those presently living in shelter, and those
living in the most financially vulnerable households, who are also under the protective umbrella of Caring
Unlimited.
Also, thanks to a monetary donation from Christ Church, the neediest boys and girls were able to return to school
outfitted with a new pair of sneakers.
Normally we do not publish pictures of the children because of privacy and safety concerns. However, the mother
of the little girl in the attached photo gave us permission to do so. I think her smile says it all.
Thanks a million for all your help.
Gratefully,
Pam and Bob Cloutier
Volunteer Coordinators
Bon Appetit is a free
community meals program in
Biddeford. On the fourth
Tuesday of the month, at 3:45
p.m., a team from Christ
Church carpools to Second
Congregational Church in
Biddeford to help prepare and
serve dinner for those in need.
Volunteers are always welcome
to join. See Judy or Dick
Cadmus for more information,
985-6788.
Bon Appetit Webpage News
To save on a considerable
monthly fee, the “Donations”
page has been removed from our
website. You can still fulfill your
pledge electronically, as many
people do, through your bank, or
by contacting Treasurer Joanna
Brown, [email protected],
985-7224. We also have people
who donate through the United
Way, which is appreciated as
well.
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2012 FALL LEARNING EVENT WITH MARCUS BORG
The USM Center for Religious and Spiritual Life
and
The Maine Conference, United Church of Christ
present the 2012 Fall Learning Event
A lecture series by eminent scholar
Marcus Borg
Marcus Borg is Canon Theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. Known in both academic and church circles as a biblical and Jesus scholar, he held the Hundere Chair of Religion and Culture in the Philosophy Department at Oregon State University
until his retirement in 2007. He is the author of twenty-one books, including Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time (1994); and The Heart of Christianity (2003), both best-sellers. He has co-authored three books with John Dominic Crossan. Described by The New York Times as "a leading figure in his generation of Jesus scholars," he has appeared on NBC's "Today Show" and “Dateline,” PBS's "Newshour," NPR’s “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross, and several National Geographic programs. A Fellow of the Jesus Seminar, he has been national chair of the Historical Jesus Section of the Society of Biblical Literature and co-chair of its International New Testament Program Committee, and is past president of the Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars. His doctor's degree is from Oxford University.
Friday Evening, October 19th, 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 20th, 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
at the University of Southern Maine: Hannaford Hall, Portland, Maine
Dr. Borg will speak on:
An Emerging Form of Christianity Today (Friday)
Being a Christian in the 21st Century (Saturday) Details are available at www.maineucc.org/FLE
Related Fall Book Study at Christ Church
In anticipation of Dr Borg’s visit to USM, Dick Thompson is conducting a book study similar to the one he did on
Walter Brueggemann. This time the study is on “Embracing an Adult Faith – Marcus Borg on What it Means to
Be Christian", DVD and Study Guide. If you are interested in joining this group to study and learn from this
distinguished scholar, please feel free to join in, Friday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. through October 5. or
speak to Dick Thompson, 985-6469, [email protected]. Even one session can be valuable, so if
that’s all you can manage, please come on in! Feel free to bring a friend, as well.
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Mission Trip Opportunity
York County Association, UCC, is organizing a mission trip to Beaufort County, North Carolina, where
Hurricane Irene first made landfall and caused widespread devastation, January 19-26, 2013. The
purpose of the trip is to rebuild homes for people. Cost is estimated to be $600-$650, including
travel. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Dick Cadmus, 985-6788
We are happy to announce that the parsonage has been rented for a year to a very nice local woman with 3 boys
and a fourth away at college. They are happy to be there and we are very happy to have them there.
Check the Calendar! A lot goes on here at Christ Church, and to keep track, we have an
online calendar on our website www.christchurchkennebunk.org Please let the Secretary know
if you have events to add, or notice any errors. Thanks, Jane King 985 -4494
Christ Church Federated
United Methodist Church – United Church of Christ
6 Dane Street P.O. Box 87 Kennebunk, Maine 04043 Phone: 207-985-4494
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.christchurchkennebunk.org
Rev. Allison C. G. Smith, Interim Pastor: 841-0691, [email protected]
Music for the Soul
A Gathering of Women and Teens
Greenland UMC, at 87 Great Bay Road in Greenland, NH, is presenting a program of Music and Korean Worship Culture with a Korean Luncheon and a special Korean Closing Worship, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 6. There is no charge to attend, donations of kitchen supplies are requested for Joyful Harvest Neighborhood Center’s children’s cooking programs. This event is sponsored by the Tri-State United Methodist Women.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Caring Unlimited, York County’s Domestic Violence Program, will be presenting events throughout the month. First is the Annual Candlelight Vigil and Speakout, Wednesday, October 3, at 6:00 pm in Central Park, Sanford. Monday, October 8, there will be a fund-raising lobster bake and barbecue at Federal Jack’s – just $15 for lobster & BBQ, $10 for BBQ only, and $5 for kids! Sunday, October 21, at 1 pm they will hold a Wicked 5K Road Race in Kennebunkport
