of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Village of Attica

September 11, 2014 was the 13th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York City. December 7

will be the 73rd Anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. We annually commemorate these

dates to remember those whose lives were lost. In the Christian church, congregations often choose the

Sunday closest to November 1, All Saints Day, to memorialize those who have gone on to the next

chapter of their eternal life.

In all three instances, we honor individuals who are no longer with us. In the first two cases, we

remember persons whose lives were cut short by tragedy. On the last occasion, those we memorialize

often died of old age. But that is not always the case. Sometimes disease or accidents take a loved one’s

life far too soon for our comfort.

This earthly life is uncertain. Our days are numbered. As Christians, we have the hope of heavenly

life. Yet, most of us do not want to enjoy heaven any time soon. We want to live our earthly lives to

the fullest! We want to die in our sleep at a ripe old age.

So, we tend to push any thought of our own death back into the deep, dark recesses of our minds.

We think about death as little as possible. Sometimes, we even live in denial. We believe we can make

our world a totally safe place and become fearful when it is not.

How can we find a happy medium? How can we go on with our lives in as normal a fashion as

possible? Because there is no safe road map. There is no program to guarantee our success.

When Jesus was baptized and began his ministry, his life became more perilous as he preached about

God’s Reign. The more he spoke of it, the more unsafe the world became for him. Yet, he made the

most of his time and went where God sent him. He did not gloss over death. Indeed, he spoke of the

death he was to suffer more than once, much to the chagrin of his disciples.

Like Jesus, we should tell of God’s Reign with our words and actions. We should simultaneously

risk and be thankful, because we belong to God. How do we do this? We help those in need. We

support those who receive negative reactions because they look different. We gather with others in

times of grief. We give money and time to agencies that help with the healing process. We pray. We

are thankful for who we are, whose we are, where we live, and for our well-being at this moment.

As we commemorate perilous occasions, we should remind ourselves to always draw from the deep

pools of our Christian faith. Let us not run from risky situations, but become like Jesus. He did what

needed to be done to make this world a better place. So, how do you follow in our Savior’s footsteps?

How are we his disciples?

It’s Sauerkraut Supper time again! Please sign up to help! We could use more helpers in the take-out line, more waiters & waitresses. Please check the sign up sheet in the hallway. If your name is on there, please write OK next to your name if you are able to do the job you had last year. If your name isn’t on there, please sign up!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

October 19th 2014

CONFIRMATION CLASS: We currently have 5 kids in the church signed up. Connor, Dylan, Emma, Eric,

Kathleen

HEIFER: We have purchased the water buffalo. The older class has chosen a goat and the younger class has

not picked yet. The left over funds will go to which ever class needs it or to get another goat. Deb has

posters that she will hang up in church to help the congregation be aware and get involved.

BAKE SALE: Christian Ed raised $60.00 from the bake sale, thank you to all who came out and contributed

in some way.

BASKET RAFFLE: Please have all items handed in by November 2nd, CE will be wrapping the baskets after

worship. The Sunday school classes have chose to do a Warm & Cozy basket (5-8th grade) Ice cream basket

(1st-4th).If the children in the primary classes would like to add items to either of those baskets they may do so.

CE will also be making a fall theme basket.

UNICEF: Please hand in your boxes by November 2nd

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Sue McPherson will be doing the play this year, and Sisters in Faith have already

starting working on the costumes.

HALLOWEEN PARTY: Sunday October 26th after worship. We will have cider, donuts and games for all the

kids. Please come in costume.

CE Funds: After the bake sale we have $236.09

NEXT MEETING: November 16th

An excerpt from a

letter received from

Heifer International:

I am deeply grateful

for this gift and your

faithful support of

Heifer’s mission. With

your gift, we can

continue providing

hope and a new way

of life for struggling

families around the

world. ...It is your

faithful kindness and

prayer that mean so

much to Heifer and

the families we serve.

Sincerely, Heifer

International

Team Members, don’t forget that we are once again sponsoring the bake sale during the Sauerkraut Supper. Please make sure your donations are

wrapped & ready to sell when you drop them off. They can be priced by the sellers. Thank you!

BASKET RAFFLE

Please have all items handed in by November 2nd, CE will be wrapping the baskets after worship. The Sunday school classes have choose to do a; Warm & Cozy basket (5-8th grade) Ice cream basket (1st-4th).If the children in the primary classes would like to add items to either of those baskets they may do so. CE will also be making a fall theme basket.

SISTERS IN FAITH

SIF will be trimming & sewing costumes for the Christmas pageant at the November meeting, 11:13 @ 6:30pm. Bring your pins & scissors! We have people bringing sewing machines!

We’d love to have you join us! The Attica CROP Hunger Walk on September 27th was successful! 26 walkers (13 St. Paul’s walkers) raised $1613.00 ($865 pledged from St. Paul’s) to help the hungry in NY State. 25% of the above total remains in the Attica Community—the Food Pantry. “Thank You” to all who walked and pledged to CROP.

Memorial Dedication Sunday is November 23 during morning worship. At that time, we will dedicate any memorials given this past year. If you know of someone who would appreciate being present for this, please invite them to worship with us that Sunday morning.

Plymouth Crossroads is in need of a 6QT (or larger

crockpot). If you have one you no longer use or would be

interested in purchasing & donating a new one, please

contact Bev Myers @ 591-3009. Thank you for your

continued support of Plymouth Crossroads House!

There will be no coffee hour on November 2nd!

Instead, there will be a reception on November 9th

in honor of Nancy Colvenbach & her 22 years of

service to the music ministry of St. Paul’s. Please

join us for this special occasion!

Have you signed up lately to be an Usher, Greeter or Layleader? Please consider doing so, the church needs your service!

Oct. 22nd

2014 An unusual donation of 8 “My Companions”® has been given to Plymouth Crossroads, United Church of Christ home in Lancaster by John Brandon and Artone Manufacturing. Plymouth Crossroads welcomes disconnected, abused and homeless young men ages 16 to 20 to a safe home where they can develop their own plan for an independent path to their future. Their transitional program offers support for education, job training & placement, & life skills support at no cost. (at right) Shawn, Keif and Tim are residents at Plymouth Crossroads and are pictured with one of the “My Companions”® (below) Jennifer Thorpe, Program Director and Duane Williams, Case Manager with the designer

The “My Companion”® is a unique piece of furniture

designed to replace a nightstand between the bed and

chair. It features a carousel of storage for personal items

that revolves while the top remains stationary. “My

Companion”® was invented and designed by John

Bradford Brandon President of Aerie Home, LLC

specializing in Senior Living Innovation and manufactured

by Artone, LLC in Jamestown New York.

We found some familiar faces in the recent issue of The Spirit from DCC. De recognize anyone in these pictures?

You're invited! On November 19th at 11:15am, a group will be leaving the church parking lot and heading towards East Aurora. We will have lunch and then stop at the Roycroft Inn to visit the "All Creatures Great and Small" silent auction to benefit Crossroads Springs in Kenya. There we will have the opportunity to purchase jewelry and crafts from around the world. 100% of the money raised goes to the Crossroads Springs Institute, a school for AIDS orphaned children. So bring your Christmas gift list and get a head start on shopping before things get too hectic. A stop at Vidler's is also a possibility!

Marian Shearer's Farewell

We are preparing to say goodbye to our Associate Conference Minister, Rev. Marian Shearer, who will be retiring on March 31, 2015 after 14 years with the New York Conference. As we have done for others who have left our conference, we will be compiling a memory book and monetary gifts for Marian.

Please send letters and pictures to be included in the book to bookkeeper@uccny.org or the conference office and monetary gifts made payable to the NY Conference UCC with "Marian's retirement" in the memo to: NY Conference UCC c/o Patti Rodrigues 5575 Thompson Road Dewitt, NY 13214

The deadline for submissions is Monday, December 1, 2014. Please help us thank Marian for her work as Regional Conference Minister and Associate Conference Minister by contributing with a letter, pictures and/or monetary gift. Have a blessed day.

You’re Invited

On Tuesday, November 25 at 6pm, the Attica Clergy invites you to Thanksgiving Worship at the Aud. We’ll enjoy a meal of soup and bread as we worship together, give thanks, and hear what the Food Pantry has accomplished this past year. Please plan on joining us whether or not you can bring an item or two to support the Food Pantry.

Deacon’s Meeting

September 18, 2014

Meeting called to order at 6:40 p.m.

Members Present: Bev, Bubs, Floss, Gina, Joanne, Pastor Laurie

Absent: Peggy

OLD BUSINESS:

Floss made a motion to accept June minutes, motion seconded by Bubs

Still need people to usher and greet

50 year member recognition celebration and reception to be held October 5th.

Deacons will take care of refreshments for the reception.

NEW BUSINESS:

Letter of resignation received from Peggy Watkins, resigning her position of Deacon on the Church Council.

Leter of resignation received from Nancy Colvenbach, resigning her positons of Chancel Choir Director and

Bell Choir Director.

World Communion Sunday will be celebrated October 5th. Will use fish crackers.

No Deacons meeting prior to Church Council meeting in October.

Gina made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Bubs seconded, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Beverly Myers for Gina Myers, Secretary

Attica Food Link Distribution:

Tues. Nov. 4th

10am-12pm

Bring your own bags. ANYONE is welcome.

Please make sure all newsletter submissions are in by this date, in the

box outside or e-mailed to: stpaulunited@verizon.net

Betty Watson Dorothy VanValkenburg

Terry Schroeder Carol Shreder

Mickey Mitzel Evelyn & Floyd Macomber ...and others who are physically unable to join us.

Why not call or visit, to let them know they are missed?

Sending Us Forth with a Thankful Heart

1 Genesis 1.1-2.4a

2 Genesis 2.4b – 25 3 Psalm 104 4 Psalm 8 5 Psalm 24 6 1 Chronicles 16. 8-43 7 Nehemiah 12. 27-47 8 Esther 9. 20-32

9 Job 42. 1-17 10 Psalm 138 11 Psalm 145 12 Psalm 146 13 Psalm 147 14 Psalm 148 15 Psalm 149 16 Psalm 150 17 Revelation 4. 1-11 18 Revelation 5. 1-14

19 Psalm 92 20 Psalm 93 21 Psalm 94 22 Psalm 95 23 Psalm 96 24 Psalm 97 25 Psalm 98 26 Psalm 99 Thanksgiving Day 27 Psalm 65

28 Psalm 66 29 Psalm 67 1st Sunday of Advent 30 Psalm 100

November 2014 DAILY BIBLE READING GUIDE

Come Together in Faith and Follow Jesus ~You can also get the monthly readings from the church website or at www.bibleswny.com

(click on the ‘Special Offers & News’ tab & scroll down to find a link to the 2014 Reading

Guide). If you do not have access to a computer but would like a guide, please leave a note in

the newsletter folder, including your name, and Chris will make sure you get a copy.

Monday Bible Study at 7:00pm in the St.

Paul’s in the lounge. Wednesday Bible Study 10:00am in the St. Paul’s in the multi-purpose room.

Suggested weekly Bible readings:

November 2: Joshua 3:7-17 Psalm 107:1-7,33-37 or Micah 3:5-12 Psalm 43 Matthew 23:1-12 1Thessalonians 2:9-12 November 9: Joshua 24:1-3a,14-25 Psalm78:1-7 or Amos 5:18-24 Psalm 70 or Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-20 Matthew 25:1-13 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 November 16: Judges 4:1-9 Psalm 123 or Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 Psalm 90:1-8(9-11)12 Matthew 25:14-30 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 November 23: Reign of Christ Sunday Ezekiel 34:11-16,20-24 Psalm 100 or Ezekiel 34:11-16,20-24 Psalm 95:1-7a Matthew 25:31-46 Ephesians 1:15-23 B Advent 1 November 30: Hanging of the Greens Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm80:1-7,17-19 Mark 13:24-37 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Church Council Meeting

September 18, 2014

Members Present: Bev, Bubs, Carl, Dorothy, Floss, Joanne, Russ, Tom. Pastor Laurie

Absent: Peggy, Flo

Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m. Pastor Laurie led us in prayer.

Agenda was reviewed and accepted on a motion by Joanne, seconded by Bubs, motion carried.

June minutes reviewed. Motion made by Steve to accept minutes, seconded by Joanne. Motion carried.

REPORTS:

TREASURER

Treasurer report given by Susan. Motion to add a budget line for Back to School Picnic and accept the

treasurer’s report by Dorothy, seconded by Bubs.

PASTOR

No report.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Reviewed correspondence received:

Letter of resignation received from Peggy Watkins resigning her position of Deacon. Need someone to fill

remaining 1 year term.

Letter of resignation received from Nancy Colvenbach resigning her positions of Chancel Choir Director and

Bell Choir Director. Laurie Bellucci will take over as Bell Choir Director. Chris Mahoney will temporarily

fill in as Chancel Choir Director for September and October.

Looking for full time Chancel Choir Director.

Notice regarding Stephen Ministries at St. Matthews

Letter from Winter fest Committee. They are looking for an area church to show Christmas Decorations to

public. Winter fest will be December 13th.

Copier contract runs out 1/25/15. Need to send decision notice to contractor 120 days prior to the expiration

of the contract. Copier is wearing out.

DEACONS REPORT

Report follows

TRUSTEES REPORT

Discussed elevator. Looking into stair chair lift. Discussed roof drainage. Looking into downspout.

Discussed carpet in multipurpose room and hallway. Looking into replacement or professional cleaning.

Meeting adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted, Beverly Myers, for Gina Myers. Council Secretary

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St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 11 Washington Street Attica, NY 14011

St. Paul’s UCC, 11 Washington Street Just around the corner, first block down from Main Street.

Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:00 am Sunday School for children K-7th Grade - Nursery always open!

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome at St. Paul’s.” Reverend Lauran Heidenreich

Call the church at (585-591-2705), stpaulunited@verizon.net or pastorucc@verizon.net Website: atticaucc.org

of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Village of Attica

Dates to remember…

1 All Saints Day, Turn back your clocks

2 Communion (NO coffee hour)

WNYACIC Annual Meeting- West Seneca 12:30pm

4 Food Link – Aud. 10am-12noon; Sauerkraut Dinner

9 Confirmation, Coffee Hour

12 Women’s Fellowship

13 Sisters In Faith 6:30pm

16 Christian Ed. Committee Mtg, Newsletter deadline

20 Deacons 6:30pm, Trustees 7pm, Council 7:30pm

23 Memorial Dedication Sunday, Advent Workshop,

Confirmation

7pm 65th Annual Candlelight Memorial Service

25 Attica Clergy Thanksgiving Worship- Aud. 6pm

27 Office Closed- Happy Thanksgiving

30 Hanging of the Greens, Confirmation