2016

Yorkville Congregational

United Church of Christ

409 Center Parkway

Yorkville, IL 60560

Phone: 630/553-7308

Fax: 630/553-5176

E-Mail: adminasst@yorkvilleucc.org

Web Page: www.yorkvilleucc.org

Office Hours: Monday - Friday

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Worship & Sunday School: 10:00 am

Our Staff Minister Rev. Mark S. Gregory

Admin Assistant Susan Lange

Chancel Choir Director Doug Trumble

Children’s Choir Director Sondra Shatters

Organist Tina Andersen

Pianist Lori Runkle

Christian Ed. Director Sandy Alley

Childcare Attendants Hannah Bazan

Robin Campos

Building Manager Mary Ellen Anderson

Maintenance Ed Niesen

Custodians Tim & Laurie Strong

Sextons Jerry Engelhardt

Ed Niesen

Our Shepherds Chairperson Lee Kinkade

Vice Chairperson Kathy Farren

Recording Secretary Sandy deRidder

Organizations Support Roger Brooks

Operations: Finance Tim Andrus

Information Services Karma Jessen

Christian Education: Adult Fred Gaebler

Christian Education: Youth Norm Kuhman

Worship: Serving Lori Redmon

Worship: Preparation Lea Ann Skogsberg

Church Family: Caring Lou Ann Hoffman

Church Family: Fellowship

Service: Missions June Davis

Outreach/Evangelism Mary Lee Swickert

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Mark’s Musing

This is the month for all those almost-never-done, soon-to-be-forgotten New Year’s resolutions. Recently, I was challenged to think about it in a different way and I’d like to share that with you.

A friend asked me to think of people I admire – living, actual people, not long-dead family members or public heroes. His question was, “What are people doing that you admire?” I thought of those who, a year ago, dropped what they were doing and drove down to Washington, Illinois, to help with clean up and restoration for all those who’d lost so much in those horrific tornadoes. I thought of firefighters from as far away as the Midwest who have traveled to California, Washington and Oregon to help fight all the devastating forest fires. I thought of those who give their time on a regular basis to work at the local food pantry, or volunteer for PADS, and those who help settle refugee families who come to a strange new land. I thought of some folks who are able to articulate clearly and lovingly what they believe in public settings. I thought of those who are standing up to powerful lobbies like the pharmaceutical lobby, the NRA, the AFL-CIO and others like them. I thought of people like Nelson Mandela who was able to keep a heart of forgiveness after being treated so brutally by a racist regime.

Then my friend asked a second question, “What keeps you from doing any of those things?” I realized, with painful awareness, that admiring someone for doing good is not the same as doing good. I began to think about the disciples, after Jesus physically left the earth, who went about doing soooo much good. Throngs gathered, tagged along, admired them, and were quick to chatter with their friends and neighbors about what the disciples were doing. But, the Bible tells us, (for example in Acts 5) that although many admired the good the disciples were doing, they did not dare to make a move to do it themselves.

The reasons for inaction were - and are – many. Fear, habit, moving out of comfort zone, other claims on time, anger that the world isn’t turning out the way we would want it, chronic physical issues that make movement difficult but not impossible, at least a bit more effortful, and so on. Bottom line is, admiration is cheap. Doing can be expensive.

All this has nothing to do with our particular life situation, or how many resources we have. I know a number of elderly people, for example, who are in an assisted living situations, who admire what others in their building are doing and appreciate the efforts of others. So they could decide to do one of those things themselves. I know of other people who tell me they admire how a particular person is handling a difficult life crisis. They could decide to get equipped internally so they, too, could handle a difficult life crisis well.

So I decided to make a different kind of New Year’s resolution this year. I intend to resolve to actually do one of the many things I admire other people doing. As I write this I am still thinking over what thing I will do. I know I need to get over my chattering to others about the good people are doing, get over my commitment-phobia, and actually do some of the many activities I admire other people doing. You can ask me in February what it is and how I am progressing with my resolution.

None of us knows what the year 2016 will bring but I hope that making a resolution like this will place at least one “plus”, however small, on the positive side of world events, even if it’s only in my little corner of the world. How about you? Care to join me in this kind of resolution?

I leave you hoping and praying that your New Year be filled with opportunities to do something like those things the people you admire are doing!

Now many signs and wonders were done among the people through the apostles… None of the rest dared to join them, but the people held them in high esteem. Yet more than ever believers were added to the Lord. …

- Acts of the Apostles 5:12, 14

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A joint statement of the leadership of the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

As people of faith, we are called to “love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our mind, and with all our strength.” Jesus charges us to “love our neighbor as yourself,” telling us that “there is no other commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:29-31). We are called to be peacemakers (Matthew 5:9), and to “pursue peace with everyone” (Hebrews 12:14). Recognizing that all people are created in the image of God, and heeding the words of our sacred scripture, we are disturbed and concerned as we witness the divisive discourse in our country concerning our Muslim neighbors. The rhetoric of exclusion and vilification runs absolutely counter to our understanding of God’s oikos, which is an inclusive fellowship of God’s children and creation. As leaders of the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we offer our ongoing solidarity with and support for all those who are increasingly fearful for their safety and well-being as a result of the heightened vitriol. And we commit to continuing to pursue peace, to promote better understanding among our communities, and to pursue justice in all that we do. We are witnessing the convergence of a massive global refugee crisis, not limited to the displacement of over half the Syrian population due to the tragic war there; a sentiment of fear resulting from heinous attacks in many places in the US and globally; and the relentless nature of a US presidential campaign in which candidates exploit circumstances and fears to put forward ever more restrictive and exclusivist programs to address perceived threats. In this combination of circumstances, Islam and Muslims as a whole community experience an escalation in violent rhetoric and action that is misplaced and unjustified—and that does not represent the ethos of nurturing stronger and deeper intercommunal ties in our society that we seek to promote. Our two churches are vocal and consistent in our condemnation of all forms of violence, including terrorism; in our hope for a peaceful and swift end to the war in Syria; in our unwavering advocacy for humane and welcoming attitudes and policies towards refugees; and in our clear denunciation of language and actions that insult and harm people of any identity, including religious, and specifically Muslims. Daily we see the destruction of human life caused by people who employ ideologies, policies, systems, and sometimes, religion. There are forces in the world that would choose death and destruction to life with abundance; and we stand in clear opposition to those forces. Many victims of injustice go unreported, hidden, or denied. God knows their pain; they do not go unnoticed. We are called to work for God’s kingdom in this world. In this moment, we own our Christian responsibility to lift up our voice once again to express our love and concern for our Muslim sisters and brothers. We stand in solidarity with communities of faith in our abhorrence of the xenophobic and racist attitudes that motivate such hate speech and actions. We live with the hope that peace and justice will prevail for all of God's children. The Rev. John Dorhauer General Minister and President The Rev. J. Bennett Guess Executive Minister, Local Church Ministries The Rev. James Moos Executive Minister, Wider Church Ministries The Rev. Bentley DeBardelaben Manager, Justice and Witness Ministries The Rev. Sharon Watkins General Minister and President The Rev. Ron Degges President, Disciples Home Missions The Rev. Julia Brown Karimu President, Division of Overseas Ministries

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Christian Education Director Sandy Alley

The Christmas play - “A Gift for Christmas” - was a huge success. A big thank you goes out to Sondra Shatters and Peg Trumble for directing both the play and the music. They did a magnificent job. Also, thank you to Lori Runkle for her expert piano playing. We could not have done so well without her talent. The children worked hard at learning all those words and songs and they did such a beautiful job. It brought tears to my eyes. The message that “we are all gifts to each other” is very powerful. Go into the new year with the knowledge and understanding that you are a gift to everyone with whom you cross paths. Be the best “gift” you can be. The youth are having a Christmas party on January 6th - which is the Epiphany. We will have a white elephant gift exchange and play Christmas Carol Charades. Each of them should bring a small amount of finger foods to share. Robin Campos is having a clarinet recital on January 9* at 2:30pm I have heard her play Christmas music on the clarinet while we rang the bell for the Salvation Army in front of Jewel Osco before Christmas. She is pretty good. Come support Robin and share this musical experience. On January 31st, they will be setting up for the games competition and Chili Cook Off. I’m sure that some of them will even compete in a game or two. On Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, the youth will be having another pancake dinner fundraiser for the trip to Bridger. Because Lent in considered a time of fasting, people would eat heartily on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday so they could easily begin the fasting. In the south, pancakes became the meal of choice on Mardi Gras with lots of merry frivolity and games. Bring the kids and join us for pancake games and food before heading into the somber season of Lent. Lots of things are happening her at YCC and I pray that as we enter into this new year, we may build stronger relationships with old friends and new and with this awesome God who gives us life and blesses us daily. Grace and Peace, Sandy

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Lenten Program! Lent begins early this year. Ash Wednesday is February 10th, and we will have our traditional Service of Ashes at 7:00 pm. Then, for the 5 Wednesdays following Ash Wednesday, we will have a gathering called “Soup and Spirit.” We will gather together for a simple meal of soup and bread to feed our bodies, and a Lenten pro-gram that will feed our spirits! More information will be available in the February newsletter. In the mean-time, make sure to mark the dates on your calendar for those Wednesdays in Lent. P.S. We’ll need 2-3 willing to make a pot of simple soup for each of those 5 Wednesdays, and 1 to bring some

simple breads. Keep your eyes open for the sign-up sheet on the sign-up board - it should be there in late

January.

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Christian Education Shepherd Norm Kuhman

January begins with the final week of the Christmas season. We then move into the season after the Epiphany when the children will explore some of Jesus’ teaching and learn more about what it means to be followers of Jesus in today’s world. We encourage you to discuss with your child what was explored in church school. Many of the stories this season can inspire great mealtime conversations.

Spiritual Practices for Children - Hospitality within and with the family In an age when civility seems to be losing ground, the spiritual practice of hospitality is sorely needed. How children practice hospitality is not without concern, however. We teach our children to be wary of strangers, and with good reason. Yet, we want them to treat others with respect, acknowledging that each person is a child of God. The first place children encounter this practice is at home and the young child copies what she or he observes there. Teaching good manners is a part of nurturing children’s faith. The same is true of how we treat one another, including children in church. Children, whether they are two or twelve, are to be welcomed for who they are, important members of the household of faith, the congregation.

Happy New Year—Aimee List

January 3—Scripture, Matthew 2:1-12; Lesson, Pilgrims to Sacred Places. We will celebrate the Epiphany. Epiphany comes from the Greek word that means “to display” or “to appear”. On this day, we hear the story of the magi and the star they followed to Bethlehem. January 10—Scripture, Luke 3:17; Lesson, Named and Claimed. This is the day in our church calendar when we celebrate Jesus’ baptism. It is the day we are encouraged to remember the role our baptism has played in our lives. January 17—Scripture, John 2:1-11; Lesson, Overflowing Love. We will celebrate God’s abundant and transforming love through a story of Jesus at a wedding. January 24—Scripture, Luke 4:14-21; Lesson, Proclaiming Jubilee. We will proclaim with Jesus the good news of God’s ways of love and justice.

All Parents please take Note: Beginning on January 3rd, we have opted for a change in Sunday School. Nursery and Preschool will stay the same. Kindergarten thru 6th grade will stay in church until the children’s message, which will occur earlier during services, and then will go to their respective classes with their teachers. 4th grade thru 6th grade will go with Aimee List and Kindergarten thru 3rd grade will go with Sarah Pottinger and Mr. Norm. K-3 will be using two classrooms, one for games/crafts and one for the lesson. K-6 will return to sanctuary during last hymn and join parents for the benediction. We hope this will give our children a close contact with worship service and provide for them a lesson plan that will be fulfilling for their needs. Kids just want to have joy, and we plan to give that to them and yet introduce them to Christ’s example of serving, loving all people, and give them hope for living a peaceful life.

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Pre/K - “Minion Strong” Mary Ellen Anderson

Happy New Year! The “Minions” are happy to have the children back in Sunday School. The room was very quiet. There has been a change to help with our class size. Starting January 3rd the children who are in kindergarteners will join the first graders for Sunday School. Our class will only be preschool age children. Our children will continue learning about the Christmas story with the Three Kings arriving to see the baby and to warn the family to leave Bethlehem. We will continue to talk about the importance of families. Families come in all different

sizes and shapes, but they all have one thing in common. Families have unconditional love for each other. God loves all of us unconditionally and He wanted Jesus to have family love and help us all to understand better our relationship with God and with each other. Very soon we will be starting Our Church World Mission Blanket Offering. We are asking ALL the Sunday School children to participate in the OCWM Mission – BLANKETS . Together we will build symbolic paper blankets with stickers to representing each quarter collected for this mission. It takes $5 to purchase one of these HOPE giving blankets. The blankets are given to people in need after surviving a tornado, hurricane or other disaster. These blankets will let people know that we at YCUCC care about them and want to help them.

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Reel People News

Reel people met at Lea Ann Skosberg's home on Friday, 12/11, to discuss the movie, “The Kids Are Alright”.

The story of a married gay couple raising two teenagers was a revealing look at how love works in all

relationships. We all shared some of our experiences with folks we know who are gay and being newly

designated as an Open & Affirming church, the topic was very timely. The story didn't debate gay marriage

but rather demonstrated beautifully that any two people in any sort of relationship encounter the same

joys and struggles born of life's journey. The ebb and flow of love is constant and love in any way, shape or

form always pleases God.

Our next movie will be “Being There” starring Peter Sellers, Shirley MacClaine and Melvin Douglas. A

simple minded gardener finds himself being touted as a brilliant philosopher as he comments on life with

his only frames of reference......how to grow and maintain a garden and what he's seen on TV. This one

goes back to 1979 but the lesson is timeless. Wisdom and truth are often realized in the most basic of life's

experiences.

We meet on the 2nd Friday of each month at a different home. Just let the host know you are attending and

bring a snack and/or beverage to share. Reel People is a gathering of adult church members whose goal it

is to look beyond the story in order to identify the Christian message it holds. Along the way there are

plenty of laughs, lots of good snacks and a lively exchange of viewpoints and ideas. Our current group

consists of Pastor Mark & Michelle, Rick Falato & Carole Siebel. Connie & Fred Dickson, Gail & Fred Gaebler,

MaryLee Swickert & Dave Heywood, Anne & Jerry Englehardt, Sandy DeRidder, Lea Ann Skosberg, Jonathan

Lamp, Jerry Hillgoss and Ellie Gentile & Norm Kuhman. Won't you join us? We can guarantee you an

evening of great fun, good food and warm fellowship.

When: Friday, 1/8/16 @ 7PM

Host: Rick Falato

Where: 335 Garden Circle

Yorkville, IL

Ph. #: 630-465-8543

Email: rgfalato@gmail.com

This year we will be scheduling an “All-Church Activity” at least once a quarter and would love to have everyone get involved. 2016 dates and events have been scheduled so MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!

January 31st - Chili Cook Off & Games Challenge April 3rd - Bowling July 31st - Picnic and Water games October 30th - Campfire and hayride (Norm wants a zombie contest!!!) We ‘ve already had a few people gearing up for the chili cook off so if you have an award winning chili recipe, add your name to the list to compete for the “traveling trophy”. We will need side dishes and desserts too. It would be fun to have a bags competition so grab a partner and sign up for that and we’ll be having various card games (I’d love to have a Spades tournament!) dominoes (I’m a boss at Chickenfoot!), board games and maybe even some Bible Jeopardy. To sign up and join the fun, see Sandy Alley...email ced@yorkvilleucc.org.

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January Anniversaries

January Birthdays

3 Megan Frisk 18 Brodie Zenz

5 Tom Lindblom 19 Pam Hamblin

5 Douglas Clack 19 Joe Wayne

5 Macayla Hufstetler 20 Peg Knell

6 Jenna Yabsley 21 Carrie Johnson

7 Virginia Doede 21 Nick Campos

8 Sandy deRidder 22 Noelle Fahey

10 Nancy Kolowski 24 Terence Enders

11 Alex Mulligan 28 Hannah Alley

12 Sandy Lindblom 29 Kelly Fischer

12 Tony Houle 30 Ethel Perkins

12 Bryan Grube 30 Lois Sheldon

13 Louise DeFuss

14 Ruth Morello

15 Duane Walden

16 Nellie Ng

18 Kevin Vaclavik

2 Jeff & Julie Kline - 38 years

3 Matt & Laura Skinner - 2 years

13 Jeff & Becky Jerabek - 26 years

25 Scott & Leslie Hart - 19 years

Second Sunday after Christmas

WHITE

Jeremiah 31:7-14 or Sirach 24:1-12

Psalm 147:12-20 or Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21

Ephesians 1:3-14

John 1:(1-9), 1-18

Where Is The Child

The Baptism of Christ

(First Sunday after Epiphany) WHITE OR GREEN

Isaiah 43:1-7

Psalm 29

Acts 8:14-17

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Affirmed by Love

Second Sunday after Epiphany

(Second Sunday in Ordinary Time) GREEN

Isaiah 62:1-5

Psam 36:5-10

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

John 2:1-11

Extravagant Sign

Third Sunday after Epiphany

(Third Sunday in Ordinary Time) GREEN

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Psalm 19

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Luke 4:14-21

Good News, Good Ways

Ecumenical Sunday

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

(Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time) GREEN

Jeremiah 1:4-10

Psalm 71:1-6

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Luke 4:21-30

Prophet on the Edge

Health and Human Services Sunday

Lectionary Readings

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In Our Prayers

Those in Cancer Treatment:

Health Concerns:

General Concerns:

Those Homebound/Assisted Living:

Those in the Military

Capt. Alex Houle, son of Tony & Laurie Houle Zachary Overmyer

Staff Sgt. Ryan Strong, son of Tim & Laurie Strong Christopher Johnson, son of Eva Schoenfielder

Artie Prochaska, son of Art & Andrea Prochaska

Our Church:

If you are interested in providing meals for funeral luncheons, please call

Goldie Behrens at 630/553-6812.

Note: The prayer list is updated periodically and names are removed after a time. If you would like

your loved one added to or removed from the list, please call the church office.

Lynn Belcher

Tim Belcher

Dan Duus

Jim Follmer

Jeff Jerabek

Elizabeth Purcell

Judy Schrand

Sandy Veselka

Andrea Wickens Zumhagon

Bill Anderson

Roger Anderson

Rick Falato

Gary Gold

Bonnie Halvelka

Vivian Kammeyer

Jeff Kline

Michael Klyzub

Steve Meade

Joanne O’Brien

Marguerite Wickens

Tina Anderson

Bob & Mary Freeman

Kristin & Aidan Klyzub

Ed Niesen

Michelle Terri

Marie Wayne

Cindy Coleman

Ginnie Doede

Laurie Feltes

Ralph & Doris Ginger

Jeaness Medin

Barb Pierce

Andrea Prochaska

Dorothy Sanderson

Amy Scott

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Sunday Greeters

To volunteer for a Sunday in 2015, Signup Sheet is

on the bulletin board next to Fellowship Hall, or talk to Terri Frisk.

“Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers for by doing that some have

entertained angels without knowing it.” --Hebrews 13: 1

January 3 Jim & June Davis

January 10 Tim & Laurie Strong

January 17 Pam & Andy Hamblin

January 24 Rosey Clark & Myrah Baldwin

January 31 Pam & Andy Hamblin

First Moments Lee Kinkade

I hate to admit that I sometimes check my e-mail on my phone before even getting out of bed. Then the rush to get myself organized begins. My mind is all a flutter as I figure which tasks need to be done now, which ones can wait until after lunch or which ones really need to be done at all. Is there time for a healthful breakfast, maybe time for some exercise, at least a load in the washer. No time? Not enough time? There are so many important things to do! I wake up most mornings feeling like I am already behind. But if I just stop and think about it I am not really behind. Jesus was not behind, “in the morning, while it was still dark he got up and went out to a deserted place and there he prayed.” Jesus prized those FIRST MOMENTS of his day and those that would affect all that would come the rest of His day. What each of us does first thing in our day will affect the rest of the day. Whatever you choose to do in your early morning time take your cue from Jesus. Retreat, rest, reflect and Pray, for it is God who greets the new day with you. You are not behind, you have begun the day with Jesus, in a perfect way.

Stewardship Thought June Davis

MATTHEW 25:14-30

A Parable of Talents: How does GOD want us to use what God gives us? Read and think about the above bible verses, and how it applies to your daily life.

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Stephen Ministry continues to be an important aspect of caring at Yorkville Congregational UCC for nearly 4 years. Information about Stephen Ministry has been shared in the newsletter and during worship services. Perhaps you have noticed a poster in the narthex or picked up Stephen Ministry brochure, read it or shared it with someone else. Or perhaps Pastor Mark has suggested that a Stephen Minister could be help of help to you. But perhaps you still are a bit uncertain about what Stephen Ministry is. Are you unclear about what a Stephen Minister actually does? Or are you reluctant to accept Stephen Minister?

If you need a Stephen Ministry information "refresher".... here's a brief overview:

Stephen Ministry is a non-denominational, not-for-profit Christian organization that provides training and resources to thousands of congregation worldwide.

Trained Lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) come alongside a hurting person (care receiver) and meet with that person regularly to listen, care, encourage, pray and provide emotional and spiritual support.

Men are paired with men; women with women. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of Stephen Ministry. No one knows the identity of a care receiver

except for his/her Stephen Minister and the pastor or Stephen Leader who paired the two together.

If you or someone you know would like to find out how you could benefit from the continuing care of a Stephen Minister, talk with Stephen Leaders: Becky Jerabek, Lou Ann Hoffman or Pastor Mark Gregory.

Missions Ministry June Davis

Many, MANY thank you’s to all of our church family and friends who helped to make this year’s Cookie Sale a huge success. Our profit was $1,525.00! All proceeds will go to the Kendall County Wounded Warriors. Your time, talent and generosity is greatly appreciated. We are so blessed. Happy New Year from the Cookie Sale Crew!!!

The Missions Ministry at YCC has been very busy during the month of December. Our thanks go out to the congregation for helping with the A.I.D. Christmas Tree of Gifts and their generous contributions. Thanks to Leslie Hart-Chairman and helpers for delivering them to the A.I.D. Christmas party. Mark your calendars for our next Soup Sunday - January 17th - with monies raised going to Mutual Ground. Look for a sign up sheet in the Narthex.

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Building Manager Mary Ellen Anderson

Mary Ellen Anderson Building Manager Email: bldmgr@yorkvillleucc.org Cell phone: 630-674-4345 Office hours: Tuesday and Thursdays 8:30 – 2 pm, Wednesday 11:00 -3:00 pm We had three (3) roof leaks hit at once in December. This is the first problem we have had since replacing our flat roof four years ago. Apparently with all the rain and then freezing ice on the roof, and then more rain, the shingles connecting to the flat roof have been weakened. We had a leak in the north hallway, sound room and the table and chair storage area in Fellowship Hall. On Sunday December 13th, we had two wallets stolen from purses left in the preschool classroom sometime during the morning worship. We need to be smart and keep our purses locked or with us at all times. This was a very stressful lesson for Tess Tsusaki and myself. Several church friends helped us look everywhere for our wallets, but we had no luck in finding them. Then on Tuesday, one of the staff people from Life Link lifted the lid on the toilet tank to stop the toilet from running and found our wallets!!! Everything was still there except for the cash. CALENDAR UPDATES:

January 3rd worship message will be explaining the religious references in the Christmas song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. Robin Campos has her recital on Saturday, January 9th. Hope you will show your church family support and come and enjoy her performance. January 24th will be a Laity Sunday Worship. Plans are under way for an ALL Church Chili / Game Fun Day on January 31st. Watch for more information and plan to join in the fun. If you have an event or meeting planned, please let me know so we can communicate your information and have your area ready for you. Text, email or call me with your information to insure that we have the right information for the calendars. The calendars in the church office and on the web page are updated weekly.

Finance Shepherd Tim Andrus

The total Operating Income for the month of October was $24,903.47 and the Operating Expenses were $23,414.05 which left a net GAIN of $1,489.42 for the month. At the end of November, the year to date income was $101,912.39 and expenses were $128,122.45 leaving a net loss of <$26,210.06>.

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MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY

Quarterly Report for Pastoral Care Ministry

Quarter: 4 - 10/1/15 through 12/31/15 Year: 2015

Worship Attendance Adults Children Special Services Weekly Total Monthly Total

10/4/2015 117 19 136

10/11/2015 110 26 136

10/18/2015 117 37 154

10/25/2015 124 21 145

Total for October 468 103 571

11/1/2015 105 4 109

11/8/2015 148 30 178

11/15/2015 164 29 193

11/22/2015 113 8 121

11/29/2015 123 19 142

Total for November 548 86 743

12/6/2015 115 19 134

12/13/2015 127 24 151

12/20/2015 114 25 139

12/24/15 - 5pm 110 26 136

12/24/15 -10pm 165 4 169

12/27/2015 64 10 74

Total for December 453 65 803

Quarterly Total 2117

Additions: (6) 1. Confirmation 2. Confession of Faith 3. Letter of Transfer 11/22/2015 - Mary E. Dycus and Cindy Knox 4. Reaffirmation of Faith 11/22/15 - Janet Gaff, Ben & Michelle Myers, Ann Seagrave Losses: (0) 1. Death 2. Transfer 3. Other Removals Baptisms: (0) 1. Child 0-12: 2. Adult 13 and over: Weddings: (1) 10/10/2015 - Katherine Ast and Stacie Lynn Bauerle Funerals: (0) Respectfully Submitted Goldie Behrens

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All Church Chili Cook Off and Game Day!!!

January 31st - 3:00pm in Fellowship Hall

Break out your favorite chili recipe for a chance to win

the traveling trophy.

Lots of games and fun for everyone - cards, bags,

dominoes are just a few….

Desserts and sides are welcome

Sign up Sheets for the Chili Cook Off & Games

Competition will be in the Narthex Hope to see you

all there for some good family fun!!!

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NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE

P A I D YORKVILLE, IL PERMIT NO. 2

Yorkville Congregational Church

United Church of Christ

409 Center Parkway

Yorkville, IL 60560

Phone: (630) 553-7308

Fax: (630) 553-5176

E-Mail: adminasst@yorkvilleucc.org

Web Page: www.yorkvilleucc.org

Change Service Requested

January 2016

Our Mission - To nurture the divine spark within all people so that together we can advance God’s peace and justice,

serve others and care for creation with open minds, generous hearts and willing hands.

Our Vision - Welcoming all people as we seek to live Christ’s example.