March 2016 Lamplighter

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Zion

United Church

of Christ

March 2016

Inside This Issue

1 Pastor’s Peace

2 Palm of Prayer

3 Worship Ways

4 This Month’s Events

5 Community & Conference Clamor

6 Butterfly Room

7 Celebration Occasions

8 Worship Whirl

The Lamplighter

Zion United Church of Christ — Established 1880

105 N. Mary, Mayview, Missouri 64071-8224

Phone and FAX: (660) 237 - 4355

PASTORS PEACE

Baptized With New Life

Jesus said, "Consider how the lilies grow. They do notlabor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all hissplendor was dressed like one of these." Luke 12:27

When I think of Easter I think of lilies. They typi-cally bloom April through June and their fragrance is asweet perfume that (if you are allergy free) fills to the heartand soul of the one breathing deeply of its bloom. Thelilies that fill many chancel areas and sanctuaries are avibrant white which spreads like the bell of a trumpet. Itsvelvet flower opens to expose the stamen sun, drippingsparkling pollen that almost demands attention.

This beautiful white flower can remind us of the"Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting" on Je-sus as he emerged from the Jordan. "And a voice fromheaven said, ‘This is my Son, Whom I love; with him I amwell pleased.’ " Matthew 3:16b-17. Jesus received thebaptism of repentance, which invites each one of us to'change our minds', to 'turn around' from our old way of lifeand experience a new life within the blessing of the univer-sal church. Jesus didn't need the baptism of repentancebut did it for our sake, as he took on our form for our sake.

The glory of God shines in our hearts as we aretransformed by God's love and forgiveness, the lilies trum-peting joy to our senses as we reflect upon what this allcan mean in our lives...

New life happens every day as we embrace it.Christ's resurrection proclaims an end to death that wecan only fathom in the cleansing of baptism, imagining be-ing buried with Christ and born anew in Christ's resurrec-tion.

Yet we are reminded of the absolute horror of

Good Friday which must happen first, as it is the end, thefinality of sacrifice. And we remember this only by movingahead each moment of each day in forgiveness, by build-ing bridges of peace, and by sharing God's Love with oneanother.


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The LamplighterSomewhere while the Easter liliesSwing their perfumed censers white,

Softened rays of sunlight fallingIn lines aslant, and warm, and bright,Shall gild the altar, nave and chancel;

Rest with tender roseate rayOn the font, enwreathed with lilies

For baptismal rites today. Another pilgrim on the journey

From the cradle to the tomb,Shall receive a name and blessing

While the Easter lilies bloom.

— Mrs. S.R. Allen

In Joyful Celebration of the Resurrection,Pastor Kristin

Pastoral Visits and PrayersPlease feel free to contact me at any time if apastoral care visit or prayer request is in your heart.The best way to reach me is at the parsonage, 660-237-4902, and the next best option is my cell @ 660-641-1038. Blessings! Pastor Kristin

PALM of PRAYER18

Jesus drew near and said to them, “I have beengiven all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Go,

then, to all peoples everywhere and make them mydisciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son,and the Holy Spirit, 20 and teach them to obey everything Ihave commanded you. And I will be with you always, tothe end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 (GNT)

Concerns Please continue to surround in love andprayer, those experiencing health difficulties & orrecovering from surgery, the loss of family andfriends, & those adjusting to new seasons in theirlives: Joyce Stefandk, David, Sammi and SamuelBurroughs, Kennedy Burger, Larry Cauble; familyand friends of Ray Eagan, Jack Dorhauer, husbandof Kara Admek; first responders; military personneland their families; families around the world that arein the midst of tensions, conflicts, acts of violence

and wars which are going on in different parts of theworld.Joys

Becky Smith's granddaughter escaped an attemptedkidnapping; Ernestine Lewis is cancer free!;celebration of birthdays and anniversaries!Our REDEEMER Lives!

Easter Coloring Sheet


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ZION UCC WORSHIP WAYSCOUNCIL COMMETS

2016 Council Officers are as follows:Chair: Juanita Wright, Vice-Chair: Jim Begemann,Recording Secretary: Tresina Alvested, FinancialSecretary: Brad Begemann, Treasurer: Beth

Ogan, Board of Education: Robert Hoefer, andBoard of Trustees: Helen Hoeppner. A defibrillatorhas been installed in the church entryway. TheChurch Council sent a $50 memorial on behalf ofZion to the Holy Spirit Hands Food Pantry in mem-ory of Rev. John Dorhauer's father. The ChurchCouncil is placing a half page ad in the Mayview150 Souvenir book on behalf of Zion.

SAIL SAIL members will be attending the Step-

ping Stone Auxiliary meeting and spring shower

on March 14th carpool at 8:45 AM. New and gen-tly used items are needed for young people gradu-ating out of Foster Care. Twin sheets, towels,kitchen and bath items are a few suggestions.Please have the items at the church no later thanMarch 13th. After the shower, we will eat lunchand return to Zion to set up the fellowship hall forthe fellowship that will follow the Good Friday ser-vice.

SAIL is sponsoring a lunch day out for Ra-chel and Allison Murry on Saturday, March 19 atRed Lobster on Noland Road at 11:00 a.m. We

will meet at the church at 10:00 a.m. for any whowant to car pool. Come and join us to celebratethis new birth in our midst.

BOARD of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION The Board of Christian Ed met on Feb. 3rd. Newofficers are Amy Hoefer, Chairman; Robert Hoe-fer, Vice Chairman; Scott Alvested, Secretary; BillBainbridge, Treasurer. A calendar of Vacation Bi-ble School dates in the summer has been placedin the hall. Members of the congregation areasked to volunteer to work with a class on select

dates. We will soon be seeking input from the con-gregation on new Sunday school materialfor next year.

YOUTH YAK The youth are sponsoring the AnnualMayview Community Easter Egg Hunton Saturday March 26 at 3pm. All children 12 andunder are invited to join us at the Mayview Park forthe hunt, games, and snacks. They will also leadthe Easter Sunrise service. The youth will meetafter church on March 13th to stuff eggs and prac-

tice the service.

MISSION COMMITTEE We continue to fill 11 back snacks weekly for theOdessa Upper Elementary School. The youthsponsored a food collection in conjunction with Su-per Bowl Sunday that helped supply food to supportthis project. Additionally, the funds that come backto Zion from CROP donations are used toward thisproject. Thanks to everyone who contributed and tothose helping with this project!

One Great Hour of Sharing®is the Lenten Offering of theUnited Church of Christ thatsupports disaster, refugee,and development actions.The offering date for the OneGreat Hour of Sharing offeringin 2016 is March 6th.

Walk The Extra MileIn a world where communities are being dis-placed by the catastrophes of war, famine, andnatural disasters, the Church is called to reclaim thespiritual discipline of solidarity. Christians are sum-moned to adopt and live out a "theology of accom-paniment," in the words of the theologian RobertoGoizueta. As natural, economic, and political forcesdisrupt and uproot communities, the Church iscalled to stand in solidarity with those who seek tomove beyond the trauma of displacement toward apromise of healing and peace.

The story of Ruth is ultimately about thissolidarity. Naomi and Ruth were very much like to-day's refugees: they never chose to move fromcountry to country, rather, it was imposed uponthem by forces beyond their control. Yet when thatsystem failed them, Ruth chose solidarity withNaomi over despair, and accompanies her mother-in-law to pursue a livelihood for both of them.

Ruth's promise to Naomi defines what soli-darity authentically entails, and it stands as a chal-lenge for Christians today to walk with refugees asthey build new homes in strange lands.

Through the One Great Hour of Sharing of-fering, we, as the body of Christ, have opportunityand power to help those who are living in despair asrefugees. This year, as you consider your gift to theOne Great Hour of Sharing offering, for one mo-ment, think of what it would be like to not have aplace to call home, and then make your very bestgift. Let us make Ruth's promise our own. Let uslive out the call of solidarity with all people, espe-cially those displaced by disaster, war, and famine.


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As we continue the season of

Lent, a time of prayer and reflec-tion, this year our focus will be a

study on THE CALL, The Life and Ministry of the Apostle Paul, by Adam Hamilton. We will meet at7pm the 5 Thursdays during Lent and meditate onour faith and dig deeper into what it means to us.

In Christian tradition, Holy Week beginson Palm Sunday and carries on throughMaundy Thursday, Good Friday, andHoly Saturday. It is a time for Christians

to reflect on Jesus’ journey to the Cross, begin-ning with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem andconcluding wish his lonely trek from the UpperRoom through Gethsemane and ultimately to Cal-vary and the empty tomb.

HOLY WEEK SERVICESPalm Sunday will include a special choir anthem,while children are waving palms.Good Friday Mayview Community Service will beat 6:30pm at Zion. A fellowship will follow after theservice.

Saturday our Youth will host the annual Commu-nity Easter Egg Hunt at 3pm at the park. In caseof inclement weather it will be held at the church.

A Sunrise Service will be led by the youth. Themen of Zion will be fixing breakfast before EasterWorship service.

At Easter Wors hip service we will welcomethree new members by Confession of Faith and

there will be 2 baptisms.

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Sunday School—9:30 A.M.Worship—10:30 A.M.

March 1, 2016

Make-up New Members class 7pm, 4-H 7pm

March 2, 2016

Choir 7pm

March 3, 2016

Lenten Study THE CALL 7 PM

March 5, 2016

Rev. Bob Atkinson’s NT Class at Blackburn UCC 8:30—4:30pmChurch Reserved, Lions Club 60th Anniversary

March 8, 2016

BCE 7:15

March 10, 2016


March 12, 2016

Blue Springs Terrace Breakfast 8:30a - 1pm

March 13, 2016

Sunrise Practice after church--Confirmation

March 14, 2016

Steppingstone Shower 9:30am, carpool here at 8:45am--SAIL lunch after

March 16, 2016

Choir 7, Council 7:15 pm

March 17, 2016


March 20, 2016

New Members ClassPalm Sunday

March 23, 2016

Choir 7

March 24, 2016

Maundy Thursday

March 25, 2016

Good Friday

March 26, 2016

Easter Egg Hunt at Mayview Park at 3pm

March 27, 2016

Easter SundayEaster Sunrise Service and Men’s breakfast 10:30 Worship—Baptisms, New Members JoinVespers, Meyer Care 3:45pm

March 30, 2016

Choir 7pm

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COMMUNITY, COUNTY &CONFERENCE CLAMOR

ANNUAL MEN'S RETREATThe Annual Men's Retreat will be at

Shanondale in Salem, MO on April 29-May 1,2016. I personally invest a great deal of my min-

istry specially reaching out to men in the churchand in the community beyond - whom I believecan be the largest neglected minority in thechurch. Beyond serving on building and groundscommittees and civic group style breakfasts, Ichallenge you to ask yourself how men are in-cluded at your church in spiritually transformingways. Statistics bear out that a man's personalengagement in the church impacts his entirefamily.

This weekend pulls together men frommany walks of life for a weekend on sacred

ground called Shannondale. Men are reachedfrom several approaches that can touch coreaspects of his being: through service, ruggedrecreation, contemplative communal with na-ture, sharing around bonfires, table (kitchen andgrill) fellowship, heart-felt worship, and manyone-on-one deep encounters. Aside from theincredible experience, we hope to jump-startcommunal faith back home at your church. Imake it to a point to round-up and wrangle asmany men from my community to attend and Imake sure my batteries are recharged by at-

tending myself. Will you strive to encourageat least one man to attend?- Pastor Paul Koch, Regional Minister Team The Christian Church in Mid-America

ANNUAL WOMEN'S RETREATCome join us on April 29-May 1, 2016

for a weekend of spiritual renewal, recreation,crafts and fellowship at Camp MoVal in Union,MO for the Annual Women's Retreat. Thisyear's event is one you will not want to miss!The retreat is open to all women, chronologically

young and young in spirit. It is an inter-generational event where we have the opportu-nity to make new friends and share where weare in our faith journey with others.

Many women have attended for severalyears and many are first-timers. We encourageyou to bring a friend or family member and welook forward to seeing you at CampMoVal!

Q: What is out on the lawn all summer

and is Irish?

A: Paddy O'Furniture

DEATH PENALTY OPPOSITIONCome hear a powerful faith story from JeanneBishop, sister of a murder victim, who has come tooppose the death penalty. Bishop is the tenaciouswoman at the center of this true-life murder storyand memoir. In 1990, her sister Nancy and brother -in-law Richard were murdered at their home in anaffluent Chicago suburb. Readers follow the un-

folding investigation to discover that the murdereris David Biro, a local high school student who hadstolen a gun. Biro is sentenced and two decadeslater Jeanne enters a maximum-security prison,where she's asked a simple question: what is yourrelationship to the offender? Bishop captivatesreaders with her deliberate, painful, and utterly au-thentic story that answers that question. All arewelcome - each event below is free.

KANSAS CITY EVENTS - Sunday, March 13Southwood UCC, 7904 Raytown Rd. Ray-

town, MO at NoonSt. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1001 E.52 St, Kansas City, MO at 2:30

JEFFERSON CITY EVENTS - Monday, March 14:Morning Press Conference at the CapitolVisits with legislators and state officials

ST. LOUIS EVENT - Monday, March 14Eden Seminary, 475 E. Lockwood Ave, St.

Louis, MO at 3:00.Please contact Rev. Jane Fisler Hoff-man, [email protected] with questions.

EMMAUS HOMES In May 2015, the Emmaus Homes Boardannounced they would be transitioning clients fromthe Marthasville campus into the community oftheir choice. We have already experienced greatsuccess in the first six months of this process and,in many ways, the transition is moving faster thanwe anticipated.

This is an exciting time of change andgrowth for the clients and staff of Emmaus Homes.What remains unchanged is our commitment tothe mission and ministry of Emmaus. In many

ways, 2015 was a difficult year for all of us, how-ever, we remain focused on continuing our 120year tradition of providing high quality, faith-basedservices to people with developmental disabilities.We would LOVE to visit your church and share anupdate from Emmaus! Contact Chrisat 636.534.5218 or [email protected] schedule a Mission Moment today!

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EXPRESSION SESSIONTHANK YOU’s

Dear folks of Zion United Church of Christ family, your cards mean so much for all that are facinghealth issues. You have made me a better Christian to remember all other people and pray for all that arefacing hard times.

Thanks so much, love to all. Old Arthur has got me to hope you can make this out cause after it gets

cold I can't make it out. I am feeling much better, but a long ways to go so keep those prayers coming.Honey Tyler

The LamplighterBUTTERFLY ROOM3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am,

there ye may be also. John 14:3 (KJV)

Jerusalem Obituaries 33 AD

Calvary

Jesus, the Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Gol-gotha, the place of the skull. Betrayed by the apostle Judas, Jesus was crucified by theRomans, by order of the Ruler Pontius Pilate. The causes of death were crucifixion, ex-treme exhaustion, severe torture, end loss of blood.

Jesus was, a descendant of Abraham, a carpenter of Nazareth, and Mary, His de-voted Mother. Jesus was born in a stable in the city of Bethlehem, Judea. He is survivedby His mother Mary, His faithful Apostles, numerous disciples, and many other followers.

Jesus was self educated and spent most of his adult life working as a Teacher. Jesus also occasionallyworked as a Medical Doctor and it is reported that he healed many patients. Up until the time of His death,Jesus was teaching and sharing the Good News, healing the sick, touching the lonely, feeding the hungry,and helping the poor.

Jesus was most noted for telling parables about His Father, a Kingdom and performing miracles, suchas feeding over 5,000 people with only five loaves of bread and two fish, and healing a man who was bornblind. On the day before His death, He held a Last Supper celebrating the Passover Feast, at which Heforetold His death.

The body was quickly buried in a stone grave which was donated by Joseph of Arimathea, a loyal friendof the family. By order of Pontius Pilate, a boulder was rolled in front of the tomb. Roman soldiers were put

on guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that everyone try to live as Jesus did. Donations may besent to anyone in need. http://www.vscoc.org/Bulletinfdr/Jesus_Obit.htm

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The Lamplighter

Celebration OccasionsMarch Birthdays

Date Birthday

2 Ross Morgan

6 Amy Burns

Brooklyn Murry

12Mallory SmithGlenn Wagner

24 Makenzie Koch

26Brandon BaylessScott Hoeppner

28 Mary Ellen Thomson

31 Jeff Sanders

Administrative Affairs

ReverendKristin Aardema Faigh

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

[email protected] (660) 641-1038

Council PresidentJuanita Wright(816) 633-8818

[email protected]

Cole Courtway

Admin. Assistant

(660) 237- 4355

[email protected]

Jenny HoltNewsletter

(660) 237 - 4923 [email protected]

Teresa BegemannOrganist

(816) 633 - [email protected]

Dawn StuartCustodian (660) 237 - 4355

Serving Souls

Mar ACOLYTES GREETERS

6 Alyssa Hoefer Roger & Mary Ellen Thomso

13 Austin Faigh Ron & Diane Wagner

20 Donovan Faigh Juanita Wright & Laura Nolt

27 Trinity AlvestedGarrett Fiegenbaum, Matthew

Elder, & Adam Hoefer

Office Hours

Pastor Adm in. Ass is tant

Tuesday

8:00 AM —Noon

Tuesday

3:00 PM —5:00

Wednesday

6:00 —8:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM —Noon

Thursday

Noon —2:00 PM

Reminder !

The deadline for submissions for theApril newsletter isWednesday, March 23, 2016.Send your submissions to:

[email protected] [email protected]

Or Call (660) 237-4923

March Anniversaries

3 Glenn & Beth Wagner

12 Darrell & Lori Fiegenbaum

MAYVIEW LIONS CLUB

Community Breakfast2nd & 4th SaturdayJan, Feb, Mar and2nd only in Apr

7:00 am – 9:00 amMayview Community Building

Free will donation

Proceeds to local Community projects

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Zion United Church of Christ105 North Mary St.Mayview, Missouri 64071-8224

Generous - Loving - Dedicated Christ ians

Sunday School 9:30 amWorship at 10:30 am

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March 2016

Zion UCC Mission Statement The 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.

Winter Worship Whirl

Traditional Worship 10:30 AM Sundays

Come As You Are Service 10:30 AM Monthly - 3rd Sunday

Sunday School 9:30 AM Sundays

Communion 10:30AM Monthly 1st Sunday & SpecialHolidays

Church Council 7:15 PM Monthly

Board of Christian Education 7:15 PM Monthly

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

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