THE WRIGHT UPS

September 2014 edition

MAY 2015 ISSUE Greetings dear loved ones!

We are in the middle of Easter season and once again celebrating that Christ is risen!

This time of year calls us to reflect on being Christian and God’s miraculous love in our lives.

There are many things happening throughout our community and in our church that help us dig

deeper into understanding our Christian identity.

Our church specifically is celebrating God’s call and presence this month with

confirmation. Since September, Dakota Hunt and Elizabeth Shockley have been faithfully

discerning being confirmed at Wright. They have gathered every Sunday morning before

church to discuss what it means to be a Christian and a member of Wright. They have used

music, history, prayer, and dialogue to deepen their understanding of God’s call on their lives.

Traditionally confirmation is the third rite of initiation into Christianity. The other two

rituals are Baptism and Eucharist. Confirmation in our church is a meaningful time for young

adults to reflect deeply on their relationship to God and community.

We as a church support these two through their journeys because we also ask the same

questions. Adults usually have had a previous experience where it was affirmed that their

church and faith were where they belonged. We all know that this is not the end of the journey,

and that questions continue. Confirmation provides our young adults the opportunity to

prayerfully dig deeper. Their journey mirrors the spiritual exploration we all have throughout

life. We support with love and prayer those who go through confirmation because their

discernment reveals how God is still speaking and moving throughout our community.

This month of confirmation comes with the celebration of Pentecost, which is the first

calling of the Christian community. This is also known as the birthday of the church. This is a

celebration of the Holy Spirit’s power. The story of Pentecost comes from Acts 2:1-21. This is

where the disciples, having watched Jesus ascend into heaven, are moved by the Divine to

proclaim the Good News.

The Holy Spirit is traditionally the member of the trinity associated with creativity and

the ability to fill us with God’s movement. It is the Holy Spirit that descends on confirmation

candidates as they affirm their faith. This Being of the Divine Trinity was what came to the

disciples to move them from fear into love. The Holy Spirit is the one who propels us all to

answer God’s call on our lives.

This month let us pray and celebrate the presence of the Holy Spirit. We do this in the

celebration, support, and love we have for Dakota and Elizabeth. We also do this because we

are aware that Dakota and Elizabeth are not alone in their adventure. Our whole church joins

them knowing that we ourselves are discerning God’s call on our lives. We know deeply the

truth of faith as a lifelong commitment of seeking understanding. Let us take this month to

celebrate the Holy Spirit’s power to care for and move us through life.

Many blessings to you throughout this month!

God Bless

Rev. Drew Terry

Wright Congregational United Church of Christ

4821 Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83705 Office: Tues-Thurs 9-Noon and 1-3:00

208-343-0292 email: church@wrightucc.com web: wrightucc.com

May Worship Team

Lay Worship Leader Trevor Makinson, Chuck Pond, Carl Van Slyke Ushers Robin Canning, Mary Ellen Parsons, Mary Pond, Anne Schnebly Care Givers Julie Patterson Altar Care Anne Schnebly Communion Servers Jennifer & Trevor Makinson & Julie & Will Patterson Date Greeters Altar Flowers Coffee Hosts

May 3 Janice Aagaard & Don Bellomy Marilyn Carmen Dawn Faye Phobus and David Matte

May 10 Jim Morrow & Jack Hansen Janice Aagaard

May 17 Ron & Syl Apperson Shockley Family Potluck

May 24 Linda & Dwain Baxter Carol Rivers & Carl Van Slyke

May 31 Jama & Frank Capshaw

AS OF THIS WRITING THESE WERE THE SIGN UPS

Monthly Celebrations

BIRTHDAYS: May 4-Michael Trammell; May 9-Loyd Bliss; May 15-Mary Pond; May 16-Jerry Lawson; May 18-Rick Watson; May 23-Gil Haskins; May 28-Debbie Tuner;

May 30-Jack Wenske

ANNIVERSARIES: May 8-Dale & Cindy Shoemaker

You don't appear on our birthday or anniversary list? Missing out on all the wishes?

Please give Robin a call at the office with your info. Also if you have any monthly celebrations

you would like to share with your church family please let the office know, i.e. births,

graduations, etc.

Our Food Pantry Needs Your Attention, please.

Your help to keep the food pantry stocked is always needed. The following non-perishable items are welcome: chili, stew, canned meats, soups, veggies and fruits, plus paper goods, baby powder, roll-on deoderants, wet wipes, tooth brushes/ paste, foot powders, nail clippers, razors and feminine hygiene items. Thank you to everyone who has been helping. The personal care items have been greatly appreciated.

Lunch Bunch

Our lunch bunch will meet at 1:00 pm, Thursday, May 14 at the Cheese Cake Factory at the Mall. Contact Carol Card with any questions.

Pentecost Sunday MAY 24, DON'T FORGET TO WEAR RED

Book Club News The book club meets on the first Thursday of each month at

1:00 pm in the church library. All are welcome to come and enjoy a cup of tea, a snack and an interesting discussion. May 7 – "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr, - winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. June 4 – "The Sycamore Row", by John Grisham. July 2 – Each one bring one or two favorite poems to share.

Women's Fellowship WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP - Spring luncheon

May 6th- at NOON We are hosting a spring luncheon for ladies from other area churches.

Our program will be presented by Pat Robb – Dolls from Around the World.

All ladies and their guests are welcome.

August 1st, 2nd, 3rd Women’s Retreat Pilgrim Cove Camp

All Church Potluck-Sunday, May 17 Yummy foods, fun, and fellowship will continue on the Third Sunday of each month. Bring your favorite dish of choice to share and enjoy a relaxing meal with

friends and family. ALL ARE WELCOME. Hosts are needed for our monthly potlucks. It's very easy. Your duties are to make the coffee and drinks, set up and cleanup. That's it! If your group would like to help please let Joan Wenske know.

Wright 1's-Singles Group All single people are welcome to this fun and active group.

May 16, (Sat.) 11 am lunch at the Trolley House on Warm Springs Ave. then a tour of

the Old Pen.

June date to be determined. Lunch outdoors at the Orchard House on Sunny Slope Road

July 1, (Wed) Day trip to Robin's cabin in Lowman, Idaho. Lunch at Sourdough Resturant and

birthday cake to celebrate Robin's 59th birthday.

Sept. Date to be determined-tour of historic Idaho City.

Quote of the Month! Spring is here. I'm so excited I wet my plants!

MAHJONG FOR ALL INTERESTED Whether you play or want to learn – this is the place for you.

Fridays, May 8 & 22, 1 pm at the home of Ethel Farnsworth.

WRIGHT UP ARTICLE DEADLINE: All articles for the June issue will be due in the office by

SUNDAY, May 24 – please. Wanted: family or human interest stories such as graduations, births, honors,

winnings, travels, tributes, etc. Please give the office a call or leave a note on Robin's desk. We would love to include your news in our newsletters.

Wright Church Prayer Chain We have a wonderful Prayer Chain. The prayers are kept confidential. Anyone you know can be put on the prayer chain. We will send up those extra needed prayers during times of illness, despair, sorrow, joy, and searching. It's easy to do - Give Maxine Palmer a call and your requested prayers will be on their way. Pass it on because prayers do work.

Bench Community Suppers Our supper for May will be on Thursday, May 28 beginning at 6:00 pm.

Please sign up to lend a hand. This is a great community project. It touches the tummy's of many folks in our community.

Evening Worship Tuesday evenings at 6 :00 pm (new time) Pastor Drew

will offer an evening worship time. Scripture, communion, and prayer.

All are welcome. 6:00 pm on Tuesday evenings in the upper room.

ALL CHURCH CLEAN UP

Starting Saturday, May 2, there will be an all church clean up-

INSIDE and OUTSIDE There is a list of suggested cleaning projects in the social hall, and you can sign up for your project. Everything does not have to be done on Saturday. You can come and do it when it is convenient for you anytime during office

hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and 9- noon & 1-3. If you have any questions or suggestions please contact Carol Rivers.

General Fund Honorarium Having a problem getting a gift for that person who has everything?

We have a solution. Now you can give a donation to the Wright Church General Fund in someone's name. It is a great way to honor them and support your church.

Please indicate on your donation that it is a gift in honor of your special person. This is great for Christmas, birthday, anniversary or just to say I love you.

PILGRIM COVE Events and camps coming up

May 16-17 and May 23,24,25: Spring Camp Opening Work Weekends. July 12 to 18: UCC kids and friends camp. July 19: 2nd Annual Thanksgiving in July dinner/fund raiser. Thanksgiving dinner and all the trimmings. $20 per person. Aug. 1 to 3: UCC Women's Retreat-hosted by Mt. Home ladies Sept. 5 to 7: LaborDay Family and Friends camp. Check out more details at www.pilgrimcovecamp.org. Mark your calendars now for a fun filled summer.

Church Library News The Church Library is undergoing some reorganization. The non-fiction section is being converted to the Dewey Decimal System. This will make it easier to find books as each book will have its own call number. The card catalog is gone and the books are being entered into a spreadsheet. There is a printout of the spreadsheet in the library listing books by author, title, and call number. The spreadsheet will also be posted on the church website. This is an ongoing project. Only the books on the bookcase closest to the sink have Dewey Decimal numbers. As more books are given Dewey Decimal numbers the printout in the library and the posted spreadsheet will be updated.

All are welcome to use the church library. Books are checked out on the honor system by filling out the book card in the front of the book. Please write the date, your name and placing the card in the box with the two ducks on the book case. This box is at the end of the table. When returning the borrowed books just leave them on the table in the library. The Library has purchased the 12 volume set of The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary. This set is currently on the top of the bookcase at the end of the conference table

Looking for something to read? Try the Paperback Book Exchange table in the hall in front of the Library. The paperback books on this table do not need to be checked out. Just leave a paperback book in good condition in place of the one you took. You are welcome to leave paperback books in good condition on the Paperback Book Exchange table even if you don’t take one.

We wish to thank Suzanne Robb for all her hard work in getting our library in the proper order and into tip top shape. Suzanne, your work is greatly appreciated.

Saturday, November 7, the craft group is hosting a craft bazaar for any

and/or all Wright Church Crafters. The venders will be from Wright Church only. No outside vendors but it will be advertised and opened to

the public for you to sell your wares. If you would like a table contact Carol Rivers or Robin.

Speaking of ART.

All the folks of Wright Church would like to congratulate CANDY CANNING on being chosen to do a sculpture for downtown Boise.

She was 1 0f 3 artist selected from 13 applicants. Candy's "Le Retour" and will be completed and installed some time in October. Stay tuned for more details.

New Lights Are In!

Over the past couple months our property committee, Bright Ideas Lighting, and Idaho Power have been working to bring Wright Church‘s

lighting into the 21st. Century. New motion censor switches have been installed in all restrooms. High efficiency

bulbs have replaced old ones for energy savings. All exit lights and emergency lights have been upgraded. All this at very little cost to Wright Church because

we qualified for the Idaho Power rebate and incentive programs. Yea! Can You See Me Now?

Robin is happy to report that all emergency lights work after a recent power outage in the neighborhood. The ones in the ladies room came on immediately– thank heavens .

Memorials

Gifts have been giving to Wright Church in loving memory of: George Miller by Ann Durand, Frank & Jama Capshaw Virginia "Ginny" Trap by Drew Terry Barbara Patrick by Carol Rivers LaVerne Collard by Carol Rivers, Janice Aagaard, Carl Van Slyke, Frank & Jama Capshaw Charles Brandeberry by Janice Aagaard Walt Bonney by William & Shirley Spiva

News from around the church: The office will be closed on Tuesday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day weekend. If you have special needs please leave a message at church or give Pastor Drew a call at 678-641-1184. A safe and happy holiday weekend to all.

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SPECIAL... MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST

SUNDAY, MAY 10 AT 9:30am in the social hall.

Hosted by the men of Wright Church Everyone welcome to breakfast.

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BUGS ANNUAL PLANT SALE Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 – 10am to 4 pm

In the BUGS garden area. Just in time to get a plant for Mother's Day. Locally grown edible plants, pollinator plants and garden vegetables will be available for purchase. All sales benefit BUGS educational programs. For more information on BUGS and the plant sale visit boiseurbangardenschool.org or call 208.376.3006

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS: Confirmation Sunday is Sunday, May 17.

Our confirmation class will be taking a special part in our morning worship service. No Sunday school for our kids or the adults on May 10 because of

Mother's Day breakfast. Adult Sunday school will continue each Sunday at 10:00 am in the

social hall until further notice. Kids Sunday school will end on May 17.

JEANS 4 GENES You all know that here at Wright Church you are welcome to come as you are and that you can dress as casually as you like. But on May 10th, you are encouraged to wear your jeans in support of Huntington’s Disease Awareness. May has been designated as Huntington’s Disease Awareness in cities and states throughout the country including the State of Idaho and the Cities of Meridian, Boise, and Twin Falls. Wright Church has long been a supporter of those affected by Huntington’s Disease, opening our doors to the only support group currently offered in Idaho.

By recognizing Huntington’s Disease, we are in no way diminishing the celebration of our Mothers.

In further support of Huntington’s Disease, please consider donating whatever you are comfortable to the HDSA. A giving basket will be available in the back of the sanctuary on Sunday May 10th.

What is Huntington’s Disease?

Huntington's Disease (HD) is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown

of nerve cells in the brain. It deteriorates a person’s physical and mental abilities during

their prime working years and has no cure.

o HD is known as the quintessential family disease because every child of a parent with HD has a 50/50 chance of carrying the faulty gene. Today, there are 30,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease. o Many describe the symptoms of HD as having ALS, Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s – simultaneous-ly. o Although medications can relieve some symptoms in certain individuals, research has yet to find a means of conquering or even slowing the deadly progression of HD. o Symptoms of HD usually appear in an individual between 30 and 50 years of age and progress over a 10 to 25 year period. o Eventually, a person with HD becomes totally dependent upon others for his or her care.

o If one of your parents had HD, you have a 50% of inheriting the gene that causes the dis-ease. o A genetic test is available for people over the age of 18 to determine if you have the defective gene. o If a predictive genetic test indicates the presence of the mutant Huntington gene, you will develop the symptoms of the disease (100%) unless new therapies are developed to stop the progression of the disease.

o More than 30,000 people in the United States are currently diagnosed with HD, and another 200,000 are at-risk because one of their parents was affected by HD. o Approximately 10 percent of all HD cases occur in children under the age of 18. o Juvenile onset HD progresses more quickly than adult-onset HD.

o Because scientists know exactly what causes HD – a specific genetic mutation – there is a lot of research going on to help Huntington’s disease families and also learn important infor-mation that can help other neurodegenerative and genetic diseases, like Alzheimer’s, Parkin-son’s, and Lou Gehrig’s (ALS). o The genetic defect that causes HD was discovered more than 20 years ago.

Note from the Board Chairman Community Supper

Have any of you ever wondered where your next meal will come from? Wright Church continues to provide meals to our extended community every 4th Thursday of the month. This past Thursday I was one of several volunteers that helped out. I al-ways feel better when I do it for a number of reasons. · The smile on someone’s face to know that they are getting a “healthy meal” in a safe place. · I particularly like when around 6:45, knowing that even after everyone is fed that we have leftovers. While many of us are watching our weight or know that tomorrow we have food, some of the folks we serve dinner to may not know when or where they will eat again. · The appreciation that I see, hear, and feel from our guests. · The satisfaction that I helped out another and helped them feel connected to our community. I greatly appreciate Julie and Janice's efforts in organizing this event each month as well as all who volunteer. What a great way to express our Christian faith, fellowship, and love by sharing food and hope in a supportive and non-judgmental way. Volun-teers are always needed and it is one of those jobs that makes you feel better.

Don’t Forget our Spring Clean-up week. Carol Rivers has done a great of job identifying cleaning tasks for all to help with. Just like we all do our spring cleaning each year, the church needs it as well. Thanks in ad-vance for all your help. Please stop by the church and help with what you can

Saturday, May 2: 9:00 am to Noonish Tuesday, May 5: 9:00 am to Noon and 1-3:00 pm Wednesday, May 6: 9:00 am to Noon and 1-3:00 pm Thursday, May 7: 9:00 am to Noon and 1-3:00 pm

Splish and Splash!

ARE YOU READY FOR SUMMER? HERE'S A DEAL YOU CAN'T PASS UP! Wright Church and Roaring Springs has put together a special deal just for you.

Purchase an all day pass for just $19.99 ($10 off regular price) BY JUNE 20, 2015 and you have up to 30 days to use it. Plus not only can you beat the heat on the day

you choose but part of your day pass purchase comes back to Wright church. You can't beat that deal. Everyone is welcome. Roaring Springs offers some type

of water activity for all ages; from lazy river tube floating to super fast water slides. Bring the whole family, all your friends and enjoy a day of sun and fun.

Pastor Drew will let us know what day he plans on being there but the choice is up to you as to what day you and your group would like to go.

Remember you have up to 30 days to use your pass when purchased by June 20. More information will follow. There will be a special code to enter upon purchase so

that Wright Church will benefit.

MAY 2015

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

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1

2 9:00 am-Noonish

All Church Clean Up Day

3

10- Sunday School 11- WORSHIP, Choir, Communion Noon-Fellowship/coffee

4 5

6pm Evening Prayer

Worship

7pm- Alanon

6

Noon-Women's

Fellowship Spring

Luncheon

7

1- Book Club

8 BUGS plant

Sale

1pm Mahjong

9 BUGS plant

sale

10 Mother's Day

9:30 MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST No Sunday School 11- WORSHIP Noon-Fellowship and coffee

11 12

6pm Evening Prayer

Worship

7pm- Alanon

13

6:30pm Huntingtons

14

1pm- Lunch Bunch

15

11:30 Crafters

16

11am-Wright 1's lunch and tour

17 Confirmation Sunday

10-Adult Sun.School 11- WORSHIP Noon-POTLUCK

18 19

6pm Weekday Worship

7pm-Alanon

20.

7-Board of Directors

21

22

1pm Mahjong

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24 Pentecost 10-Adult Sun.School 11-Worship Noon-Fellowship/coffee Wright Up Articles Due

31 10-Adult Sun. School 11-Worship Noon-Fellowship/coffee

25 Memorial Day

26 Office Closed

6pm Weekday

Worship

7pm-Alanon

27 28

6pm Bench Community

Supper

29 30

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Contact us: Phone: 208.343.0292 e-mail: church @wrightucc.com web: wrightucc.com Ministers: All Of Us Pastor: Rev. Drew Terry Office Admin: Robin Canning Board Chair: Chuck Pond Organist: Ann Burkholder Moderator: Carl Van Slyke

10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Noon: Fellowship Communion: 1st Sunday of each month Cry room available for restless little ones