THE WRIGHT UPS Wright Congregational United Church of Christ

4821 Franklin Rd, Boise ID 83705 Office: Tues – Thurs 9-12, 1-3 208-343-0292 email: church@wrightucc.com web:wrightucc.com

July 2014 Edition

Blessed Summer and Warm Greetings!

Well, we have finished a month of getting to know each other. This time has been filled with joy and pain. We have celebrated the beginning of a new journey and life together. It has also been a time when friends, relatives, and beloved members have suffered illness and pain. Our initial response to this paradoxical situation has been genuine care and love. When it was appropriate we sang and celebrated together. When it was necessary we have come together to hold one another in support and prayer. These responses were natural movements of who we are as individuals and a community. I have faith that we will continue to respond to both fortune and adversity with our love. Moving forward into July, I would encourage us to begin reflecting on our roots and how we wish to grow. The desire to grow our community and see it flourish is obvious. We need to be intentional about what this means. A place to start is reflecting on who we are as individuals and as a community. Where are our roots planted? Who, what and how do we see God calling us to grow? These are not easy questions nor do they have simple answers. They ask us to be reflective thinkers, and to live with purpose. I encourage us to continue to pray for clarity in discernment. In conclusion, I would like to make a note about our worship services. I use the revised common lectionary to determine the scripture passages of each week. The passages that are not preached are sometimes used for prayers and other worship moments. I have found many of the readings to be helpful in our journey together. The list below gives you each week and the readings that are suggested. I read each one and then choose one for our worship. Often I find one passage helps clarify others. You may also find this to be a helpful resource in your spiritual practices.

Please feel free to contact me if you need anything or simply want to chat.

God Bless Rev. Drew Terry

July 6- Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45:10-17 Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Zechariah 9:9-12 Psalm 145:8-14 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 July 13- Genesis 25:19-34 Psalm 119: 105-112

Isaiah 55:10-13 Psalm 65: (1-8), 9-13 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

JulyJuly 20- Genesis 28:10-19a Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Isaiah 44:6-8 Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19 Psalm 86: 11-17 Romans 8: 12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 July July 27- Genesis 29:15-28 Psalm 105:1-11, 45b Psalm 128 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119: 129-136 Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Just for Fun! The 4th of July Picnic

A Jewish Rabbi and a Catholic Priest met at the town's annual 4th of July picnic. Old

friends, they began their usual banter. "This baked ham is really delicious," the priest

teased the rabbi. "You really ought to try it. I know it's against your religion, but I

can't understand why such a wonderful food should be forbidden! You don't know what

you're missing. You just haven't lived until you've tried Mrs. Hall's prized Virginia Baked

Ham. Tell me, Rabbi, when are you going to break down and try it?"

The rabbi looked at the priest with a big grin and said, "At your wedding."

Treasurer's Report for May, 2014

May Receipts $7899.66 May Expenses (7831.01) May Balance $ 68.65 Balance From April ($590.08) Balance Year to Date ($521.43)

Thanks to your generosity the new furnace and repairs have been paid in full. We are also within $650.00 of paying for the Pastoral Search and Moving Expenses. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to these two Special Funds. We are so blessed. We have had a few unexpected maintenance expenses i.e.; taking down some trees on the property and repair of the irrigation pump, which accounts for some of the expenses. Your continued generosity and payment of pledges is greatly appreciated. You can also help the bottom line by coming to the Annual Fund Raiser "United Community Celebration – dinner & auctions".

Janice Aagaard, Treasurer

July Worship Team Lay Worship Leader Carl Van Slyke July 6, 13, 27; Clay Shockley, July 20

Ushers Frank Capshaw, Wes Andrews, Cathy Andrews, Will Patterson

Care Givers Robin Canning

Altar Care Meredith and Chuck Pond

Communion Servers Communion will be served intinction (coming forward)

Date Greeters Fellowship Hosts Flowers

7-6 Maxine & John Freeman Ann Durand

7-13 Marilyn Carmen & Ethel Farnsworth

7-20 Mike & Nancy Hyder All Church Potluck

7-27 Irlean Phillips & Robin Canning

July Bench Supper All hands are needed as Wright Church continues to serve our free monthly meal to the Bench community.

Our next supper is Thursday, July 24. Please contact Julie Patterson if you are interested in helping with suppers.

Help Keep our Pantry Stocked

Our pantry continues to be used by the community and we are running low on basics like canned meat and spaghetti fixings.

Memorials Memorials have been given in loving memory to celebrate the lives of the following: David Carmen by Ethel Farnsworth, Ron & Syl Apperson, Frank & Jama Capshaw, Catherine Carmen, Michael Carmen, Willard & Bethene Dykes, Dale & Mary Ellen Parsons, Simpson Hughes Financial LLC.

Jo Elliott-Blakeslee by Fwain & Linda Baxter

Amy Linkert by Dwain & Linda Baxter

Carol Hansen by Dwain & Linda Baxter

Letha Gribble by Dwain & Linda Baxter

Agnes Schwarzhoff by Dwain & Linda Baxter

Joy Garrard by Dwain & Linda Baxter

Margaret Johnston by Ethel Farnsworth

Celebrations in July Birthdays

July 1 Robin Canning

July 3 Samantha Ingraham

July 4 LaVerne Collard

July 9 Jerry Schwarzhoff

July 11 Kathy Smith

July 15 Janine Balfour

July 16 Jennifer Makinson

July 20 Carol Card

July 22 Janice Aagaard

July 24 Betty Ramsey & Sammy Musselman

Anniversaries

July 13 Steve & Debbie Robbinson

Vacation Time: Robin will be on vacation from June 26 thru July 8. There will be someone in the office during office hours should to need to call. Rev. Drew will be out of the office from July 21 thru July 28. If you have an emergency please contact the church office or Carl Van Slyke.

Coffee Hosts/Worship Flowers

We need coffee hosts and worship flower sponsors!

Signup for coffee hour hosts in the social hall. Sign up for worship flowers on the downstairs bulletin board.

Please be sure and indicate on flower sign up whether you will bring your own or you would like the church to supply at a cost of $20.

Pastoral Notes Jay Sanderson will return to our pulpit on Sunday, July 27. Jay always brings fun and inspiration when he is with us. Let's all give him a warm Wright Church welcome.

Should you have a pastoral emergency please contact Rev. Drew Terry at the church; 343-0292.

Women's Fellowship There will be no gatherings during the summer months of June, July and August. Next meeting will be September 3, 2014 – see you then.

The 2014 Women's Retreat will be held at Pilgrim Cove Camp and is being hosted by the McCall Community Church. The theme this year is "A Stitch In Time" with guest speakers Rev. Charlottie Havlicak and Charla Havlicak. Registration forms are available. Hope you can make it. It is absolutely heavenly in McCall on the lake shore. Registration forms are outside our social hall.There will be some ladies going up from Wright Church if you would like to catch a ride, contact Janice Aagaard for details.

Janice Aagaard

President

Will gather on Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 pm for our annual summer BBQ at the home of Carl Van Slyke in near by Kuna. Please bring your own choice of meat to cook, beverage and a side dish to share. All singles are welcome. If you have any questions or need directions to Carl's home give him a call. Fun, Food and Friends what a great combination.

Lunch Bunch is

taking a break for the summer.

Let Pat Robb know if you prefer the third or fourth Thursday of the month as plans are made for the fall.

Book Club News The book club meets on the first Thursday each month at 1:00 pm in the library. All are welcome to come and enjoy a cup of tea and an interesting discussion.

July 10 Bring one or two favorite poems to share.

August 7 Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver

September 4 The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

October 2 Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford

November 13 Thief by Markus Zusak

Arts, Crafts, Potluck - Fun We will gather again in September. This group just gets together for fun, friendship and, of course, food. So, take the summer to create some new items to share and bring the craft you are working on and enjoy the company in September.

The deadline for the August edition Wright Ups is July 25.

Also, please check your online contacts list so you have the correct e-mail address for Wright Church. It is: church@wrightucc.com

ALL CHURCH POTLUCK

Beginning this month (July) the 3rd

Sunday of each month through December has been reserved for an

ALL CHURCH POTLUCK.

We are hoping (please) that each month will be sponsored by a group in the church. This month the Wright One's "Singles" will be doing the set up and

clean up. That’s all you have to do – the fine people of Wright will bring the goodies.

Put your group name on the signup sheet next to Potluck and let's eat and share together.

Move Drew Fund Update The total dollars needed to support the interview, candidating weekend, and moving expenses for Drew if $4,630. Including June 15 contributions the total contributed so far is $3,951. This leaves $679 needed. Please designate on your offering envelope "Move Drew Fund" and place it in the Sunday morning offering plate.

Thank you, Carl Van Slyke, Moderator

Diaconate Meeting The Diaconate will meet on Sunday morning, July 20 at 9:45am in the social hall. We will be filling out the monthly schedule for August, September, and October. Also we will be discussing our enhanced role with ¾ time with Pastor Drew. Please make every effort to be in attendance.

Farm Stand Opens Soon BUGS classes are now in full swing and the garden is

coming on as expected. The Farm Stand will be opening soon so stay tuned for updates.

UNITED COMMUNITY

CELEBRATION SATURDAY, JUNE 28

6-9:00PM

WRIGHT CHURCH

Everyone Welcome Open to the public

Foods provided by Cancun Enchiladas, beef or chicken tacos,

beans, rice, soda/water

Silent Auction

Dessert Auction

Entertainment

Fun and Friends

Tickets available at the door $12 adult/ $7 child (9 and under)

A very special thank you to our United Community Celebration committee

for putting on another great event for all of us to enjoy. Also a thank you to all who donated to our

spectacular silent auction. All the items were wonderful.

The committee: Tom Eubanks, Kim & Mike Smith, Chuck & Meredith Pond, Janice Aagaard, Jerry Lawson,

Jane Penrod and Dolores Wallace. If you see them give a personal thanks for

a job well done.

July 2014

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 HUGS/BUGS 7- Alanon

2 HUGS/BUGS

3 HUGS/BUGS

4 HUGS

5

6

10:30 Worship/Communion 11:30 fellowship/Coffee

7 HUGS

8 HUGS/BUGS 7- Alanon

9

HUGS/BUGS 6:00 Huntington's

10 HUGS/BUGS 1- Book Club

11 HUGS

12

13

10:30 Worship 11:30 Fellowship/Coffee

14

HUGS

15

HUGS/BUGS 7- Alanon

16

HUGS/BUGS 7 Board of Directors

17 HUGS/BUGS

18 HUGS

19

20 9:45 Diaconate meeting

10:30 Worship 11:30 ALL CHURCH POTLUCK

21

HUGS

22 HUGS/BUGS 7- Alanon

23 HUGS/BUGS

24

HUGS/BUGS 6:00 pm Bench Community Supper 6-Wright Ones Singles BBQ at Carls

25 HUGS Wright Ups due

26

27

10:30 Worship with Jay Sanderson

11:30 Fellowship/Coffee

28 HUGS 6-CBNA

29 HUGS/BUGS

7- Alanon

30 HUGS/BUGS

31

HUGS/BUGS

The Wright UpsWright Community Congregational Church United Church of Christ 4821 Franklin Road, Boise ID 83705 wrightucc.com

June 2014 Vol. 2014 Issue 6 Published Monthly

Contact us: Phone: 208.343.0292 E-Mail: church@wrightucc.com Web: wrightucc.com

Ministers: All Of Us

Pastor: Rev. Drew Terry

Office Administrator: Robin Canning

Organist:

Board Chairman: Chuck Pond

Moderator: Carl Van Slyke

Sunday Schedule: 10:30 Worship 11:30 Fellowship Time Cry Room available for restless little ones.

Communion 1st Sunday of each month

PAY IT FORWARD TIMES 2! Wright church had a "pay it forward" moment recently that is worth sharing. The daughter of Dale & Mary Ellen Parsons was shopping recently when in front of her at the checkout were several young people with lots of large deli type sandwiches. When she inquired if they were having a party they explained they were going to feed the homeless in the Boise area. They had money left over from their purchase of sandwiches and they gave it to her. She in turn went back into the store and purchased canned goods for the Wright Church food pantry.

Way to pay it forward.

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