December Lamplighter Zion UCC

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Zion

United Church

of Christ

December 2013

Inside This Issue

1Pastors Piece

2 Palm of Prayer

3 This Months Events

4 Worship Ways

5 Community, County &Conference Clamor

6 Butterfly Room &

Expression Session

7Celebration Occasions

8 Worship Whirl

The Lamplighter

Zion United Church of ChristEstablished 1880

105 N. Mary, Mayview, Missouri 64071-8224

Phone and FAX: (660) 237 - 4355

PASTORS PIECE"Glory to God in the heavenly heights,

Peace to all men and women on earth who pleasehim." Luke 2:14 MSG

The greatest gift humanity has ever re-ceived is Jesus, the Messiah, the Christ,God with us. We celebrate once againthis glorious event which marks themystery of our reconciliation, or renewalof relationship, with our Creator. How

magnificent is the story of Jesus' birth inbringing the joy of rebirth into our own lives. Justimagine how your own life is touched, not just atChristmastime, but every single day, by the love,power, peace, joy and hope brought through the in-nocence of the Christ event. We celebrate onceagain the appearance of God in the flesh, come tobring hope to the hopeless, strength to the weary,comfort to our grieving hearts.

Around us are brightly lit, colorful lights, and treesdecorated with family treasures, ribbons or tinsel.

There can be a feeling of urgency among us, thatoften manifests in the mad rush for gifts for lovedones, perhaps gifts of obligation, perhaps rushing toprepare for family with joy (and sometimes trepida-tion!). There are Christmas-pageant preparationsboth at home and at school, school parties, holidayfestivities hither, thither and yon! Whew!!! When will itend?!? Can you hear yourself muttering, "This iscrazy! I can hardly wait until the new year," or "I hatethis time of year for what it has become," or "Look atthe consumerism! Look at my bank account empty!

All these people I have to buy for! I don't even want

to see..." or "If I hear that song one more time, I'll..."Fill in the blanks.

Slow down...wait, listen, pause, breathe.

Experience the quietness of this new beginning, letyour hands relax, your fingers open palm up and al-low the chaos of the world's spirit slip from your grip.


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The LamplighterDo it right now, in a quiet place. Then allow thegentle, energizing strength of Christ tingle throughyour fingers and palms, up your arms, down intoyour heart. Wait, listen, pause, breathe...

Allow the wings of angels to carry your soul to themanger.

With joyful Christmas blessings from my heart,Pastor Kristin

Palm of Prayer 45 And blessed is shethat believed; for there shall be afulfilment of the things which have beenspoken to her from the Lord.Luke 1:45 (ASV) Concerns

Please continue to surround in love and prayer,those experiencing health difficulties &/or recoveringfrom surgery & those adjusting to new seasons intheir lives: Kristin's Uncle Bob, Josh Wagner, Virgil& Verneal Koch, Bob Heidbrink, Leo Barresi, LindaWade, Elvie McBride, Laura Rhodes, HannahBegemann, Daryl Augustine, Dwight Dickmeyer,Rick Lawson, Catrina Bellis, Bob Link, R. J. Morris,John Brooks, Dennis Morris, Allen Eoff, BradGoodman, Bruce Snedden, Louie Roberts, Family ofLester Fox; Jill Phillips and Family; Family of DonnaKegley's sister; Jefferies family, Family of Lee

Anderson's grandfather; Family of Ella Riekhof,Family of Betty Sousley, victims of Typhoon Haiyan,

victims of recent tornadoes, first responders; militarypersonnel and their families; families around theworld that are in the midst of war and naturaldisasters.

Joys

Audrey Begemann is feeling much better; Mauriceand Wilma Hoefers 70

thWedding anniversary andWilmas 90

thbirthday!; Birthdays and Anniversaries;Installation of Rev. Dr. Tommy Faris, Expectations;Celebration of the birth of our Savior

Doubt sees the obstaclesFaith sees the way.

Doubt sees the darkest nightFaith sees the day.

Doubt dreads to take a stepFaith soars on high.

Doubt whispers "Who believes?"Faith answers "I".

The Birth of Jesus2 In those days Caesar Augustusissued a decree that a census should betaken of the entire Roman world.2

(This was the first census that tookplace while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)3And

everyone went to their own town to register.4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazarethin Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David,because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5

He went there to register with Mary, who waspledged to be married to him and was expecting achild. 6 While they were there, the time came for thebaby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn,a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in amanger, because there was no guest room available for

them.8And there were shepherds living out in the fieldsnearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9Anangelof the Lord appeared to them, and the glory ofthe Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.10 But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid Ibring you good news that will cause great joy for allthe people. 11 Today in the town of David a Saviorhas been born to you; he is the Messiah the Lord12

This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby

wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.

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Suddenly a great company of the heavenly hostappeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth

peaceto those on whom his favor rests.

15 When the angels had left them and gone intoheaven, the shepherds said to one another, Lets goto Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened,

which the Lord has told us about.

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph,

and the baby, who was lying in the manger.

17 When they had seen him, they spread the wordconcerning what had been told them about this child,18 and all who heard it were amazed at what theshepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up allthese things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Theshepherds returned, glorifying and praising God forall the things they had heard and seen, which were

just as they had been told. Luke 2:1-20 (NIV)


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Zion UCC Worship Ways

Board of Christian Education

December is busy for everyone, so please marka few dates on your calendar--December 1st after a meal of soup and sand-wiches with drink and of course cookies, will beHanging of the Greens. Everyone always makesthe church look beautiful!

December 14th the Choir will be Christ-

mas caroling--Congregation is invitedto join in on the fun--please meet atZion at 2:30pm.Christmas Pageant Practice: During

Sunday School December 15, AND Saturday,December 21, from 10-11am.December 22nd we will be having a BirthdayParty for baby Jesus, and during Worship will bethe Christmas program--come one, come all!!!Christmas Eve Service will be December 24 at5pm.Submitted by Judy Pragman

Save the trunk of your Christmas

tree to form a cross for your

resurrection celebration. A good

reminder to the kiddos of the

purpose of Christ's coming. Idea

from "Celebrating the Christian

Year" by Martha Zimmermon.

The LamplighterThis Months Events

S.S.9:30 A.M.Worship10:30 A. M.

Decemb er 1, 2013

First Sunday of Advent

Confirmation

Hanging of the Greens

Decemb er 4, 2013Choir, 7 pm

Decemb er 7, 2013

Church Basket Dinner, 5:30 pm

Decemb er 8, 2013

Second Sunday of Advent

Advent Chorale

Salem, 4 pm

Decemb er 10, 2013

Budget Prep, 7 pm

Decemb er 11, 2013

Choir, 7 pm

Decemb er 12, 2013

BCE, 7 pm

Decemb er 14, 2013

Caroling, 2:30 pm

Decemb er 15, 2013

Third Sunday of Advent

Pageant Practice during Sunday School

Come As You Are Service

Confirmation/Hit and Run Gifting

Vespers, Meyer Care Center, 3:30 pm

Decemb er 18, 2013

Choir, 7 pm

Decemb er 19, 2013

Council, 7 pm

Decemb er 21, 2013

Pageant Practice, 10-11 am

Jazz NativitySt. Peters UCC, 2 pm

Decemb er 22, 2013

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Christmas Pageant during Worship Service

Decemb er 24, 2013

Christmas Eve Service, 5 pm

Decemb er 25, 2013

Christmas Day

Copyright 2011 The Zondervan Corporation


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OCWMThe most powerful typhoon in his-tory devastated the Philippinesthis week, and we have learnedalso through the news about other disasters in theUS. In our own congregations, there are people for

whom we pray each week because of their own per-sonal or family needs and crises. Staying connectedis so much a part of our faith.What are the many ways we can respond to crises?Our Church's Wider Mission (OCWM) offering re-cently supported crisis response in miraculous ways:

Reports and updates from our partner churchesand pastors in the Philippines were shared andposted online (ucc.og) as soon as they were re-ceived.

Special mission offering monies were sent evenas the storm was still pounding the islands.

Prayer requests and notices of illness and deathin our conference family are conveyed to all as soonas the information is known.

Advice and resources focusing on preparedness intimes of need created by local churches, are col-lected and shared throughout the conference.You gave, and together we enabled miracles in re-sponse to the needs of many.

Our Church Works Miracles!OCWM: creating miracles every day.

Notice in a farmer's field:The farmer allows walkers to cross

the field for free, but the bull

charges!

The United Church of Christ:A Statistical Profile

A few interesting facts to share: Did you know that at the end of 2012, there were

5,154 active UCC congregations with a total of998,906 members?

Did you know as of August 31, 2013, there were7,578 active, authorized ministers in the UCC?

Did you know the number of active, ordained fe-male ministers increased significantly over thelast decade from 27.1% in 2002 to 46.3% in 2012(way to go, ladies!)

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Community, County &Conference Clamor

LAFAYETTE COUNTYUNITED CHURCH OF

CHRIST ADVENTCHORALE

Members from:Blackburn, Concordia, Emma, Grand Pass,Higginsville, Levasy, Lexington & Mayview

DATE: Sunday, December 8, 2013TIME: 4:00pm

LOCATION: Salem UCC,1500 Main, Higginsville, MOAdult and Children's choirs

Special Instrumentalists:Children's Chime Bell Choir

Sarah Berry & Jamie Smith--FlutistsDoris Jane Stone--Organist

Jamie Smith--Chorale DirectorAnn Iles--Children's Choir Director

Diane Wagner--Chime Bell Director

Each of us is an Innkeeper who decides if there

is room for Jesus. ~ Neal A. Maxwell


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"Follow that Star"A JAZZ NATIVITY

(Pastor Kristin will play Isaiah!)Saturday afternoon, December 21,

2:00 p.m. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ,700 E. 110th St., Kansas City

2013 HOLIDAY EXPRESS SCHEDULEThe KCS Holiday Express, a festively-decorated, six-car

train that brings Santa Claus and his elves to communities.

This event is free and open to the public. No ticket is re-

quired. Aboard the KCS Holiday Express, children will love

touring Santa's dazzlingly-decorated train and posing for

photographs with Santa and the elves.

Led by KCS Southern Belle business train, the Holiday Ex-

press train includes a smiling tank car Rudy; a flatcar

carrying Santas sleigh, reindeer and a miniature village; a

ginger bread boxcar; the elves workshop; the reindeer

stable; and a little red caboose.

Kansas City Southern Railroad2013 Holiday Express Schedule

Dec. 16 -Depot 4 PMDec. 17 Odessa - Mason St 4 PM

Q: What would have happened if it had been

Three Wise Women instead of Three

Wise Men?

A: They would have asked directions,

arrived on time, helped deliver thebaby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole

and brought practical gifts.

The Church Year, 2014Year Aof the

Revised Common LectionaryThese are the major dates of the Christian

Church Year for 2013 - 2014,

beginning with Advent in 2013.The Season of Advent

(December 1 - 24, 2013)

First Sunday of Advent: December 1

Second Sunday of Advent: December 8

Third Sunday of Advent: December 15

Fourth Sunday of Advent: December 22

2014.

The Season of Christmas

(December 25, 2013January 5, 2014

Christmas Day: December 25, 2013

First Sunday of Christmas: December 29, 2013

Holy Name: January 1, 2014

Second Sunday of Christmas: January 5,The Season of Epiphany

(January 6March 4, 2014)

Epiphany: January 6

Baptism of Our Lord: January 12

Transfiguration (Last Sunday in Epiphany):

March 2

Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras: March 4

The Season of Lent(March 5April 19, 2014)

Ash Wednesday: March 5

First Sunday in Lent: March 9

Holy Week(April 13 - April 19 [20], 2014, including

Palm/Passion Sunday)

Palm/Passion Sunday: April 13

Maundy Thursday: April 17

Good Friday: April 18

Holy Saturday: April 19

The Season of Easter(April 20June 7, 2014)

Easter Sunday: April 20

Ascension Day: May 29

Pentecost:June 8

Ordinary Time/Season After Pentecost(June 9

November 29, 2014)

Trinity Sunday: June 15 (some traditions

include with Pentecost)

All Saints Day:November 1

Christ the King: November 23

The Season of Advent(November 30December

24, 2014)

(Begins Year B)

First Sunday of Advent: November 30

Second Sunday of Advent: December 7Third Sunday of Advent: December 14

Fourth Sunday of Advent: December 21

You have to leave the city of your comfort and gointo the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll dis-cover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is your-

self. - Alan Alda
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The LamplighterQ: What do you sing at a snowmansbirthday party?

A: Freeze a jolly good fellow!

EXPRESSION SESSIONThank Yous

Dear Friends at Zion UCC,On behalf of the hundreds of children who havecalled Show-Me "home", thank you! We appreci-ate your heart-felt contribution of $85.00 whilethe Schroeder family visited. From the firstglimpse of hope in a young person's life whenthey come to Show-Me, through their reflection ofthanksgiving when they reach adulthood, yourdedication to these awesome young lives in-spires all we do day by day.Truly grateful,Chad Puckett, Director

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God has two dwellings; one in heaven and the other

in a meek and thankful heart.

~ Izaak Walton

Butterfly Room3And if I go and prepare a place for you,I will come again, and receive you untomyself; that where I am, there ye may

be also.

John 14:3 (KJV)

For That I am ThankfulIt doesn't seem to get any better, but it doesn't get any

worse, either.For that I am thankful.There are no more pictures to be taken, but there are

memories to be cherished.For that I am thankful.There is a missing chair at the table, but the circle of

family gathers close.For that I am thankful.The turkey is smaller, but there is still stuffing.

For that I am thankful.The days are shorter, but the nights are softer.For that I am thankful.

The pain is still there, but it lasts only moments.For that I am thankful.The room is still empty, the soul still aches, but the

heart remembers.For that I am thankful.The guests still come, the dishes pile up, but the dish-

washer works.For that I am thankful.The name is still missing, the words still unspoken,but the silence is shared.For that I am thankful.

The stillness remains, but the sadness is smaller.For that I am thankful.The moment is gone, but the love is forever.For that I am blessed.For that I am grateful.

Love was once (and still is) a part of my being...For that I am living.May your holidays and special days be filled with rea-sons to be thankful. Having loved and having beenloved is perhaps the most wondrous reason of all.

by Darcie Simms

Darcie D. Sims is the Director of the American

Grief Academy. Her website, which provides

comfort to survivors of all kinds of loss, is

Grief, Inc.
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The Lamplighter

Celebration OccasionsDecember Birthdays

Date Birthday

3 Bill Bainbridge

6 Shirley Atkinson

8 Trinity Alvested

9 Mason Dierking

11 Carolyn Bayless

12 Ava Amos

16 Carla StruchtemeyerCamden Russell

Bryan Nolte17 Lucas Bayless

20 Tim Wright

21 Mark Fiegenbaum

22 Ethan Bentsen

28 Tresina Alvested

Administrative Affairs

PastorKristin Aardema Faigh

Home(660) 237- 4902Church (660) 237-4355

[email protected] (660) 641-1038

Wayne HoeferCouncil President

(660) 237- 4386

Angie Lawson

Church Secretary

(660) 237- 4355

[email protected] HoltNewsletter

(660) 237 - [email protected]

Teresa BegemannOrganist


Connie SandersCustodian


Serving Souls

Dec ACOLYTES GREETERS

1 Donovan AardemaFaigh Norma Mittelhauser &Jeannette Starkebaum

8 Seth Bayless Elaine Hudson &Doris VanCleave

15 Tanner Burns Roger & Mary EllenThomson

22 Adam Hoefer John & Jane Vahrenberg

29 Kristen Johnson Glenn & Beth Wagner

December Anniversaries

30 Luke & Kelsey Messer

Office Hours

Pastor Secretary

Tuesday

8:00 AMNoon

Wednesday

6:008:00 PM

Wednesday

5:009:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AMNoon

Reminder!

The deadline for submissions for theJanuary newsletter isMonday, Dec 16 2013.

Send your submissions to:

[email protected]@hotmail.comor

Call (660) 237-4923

Q: What do snowmen eat for

breakfast?

A: Ice Krispies!
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Zion United Church of Christ105 North Mary St.Mayview, Missouri 64071-8224

Generous - Loving - Dedicated Christ ians

Sunday School 9:00 amWorship at 10:30 am

ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

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December 2013

Zion UCC Mission StatementThe avowed purpose of our church shall be:

To worship God, to proclaim and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to celebrate the Sacra-ments; to experience Christian fellowship, to build unity, and to practice charity within this congre-

gation and the wider church; and to share this witness of Jesus Christ throughout the world.

Worship Whirl

Traditional Worship 10:30 AM Sundays

Contemporary Worship 10:30 AM Monthly - 3rd Sunday

Sunday School 9:30AM Sundays

Communion 10:30AM Monthly 1st Sunday & Special

Holidays

Church Council 7:00 PM Monthly

Board of Christian Education 7:00 PM Monthly

SAIL (Serving All in Love) 7:00 PM Monthly - 4th Tuesday

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