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The Lamplighter December 2016 • Salem United Church of Christ • Higginsville, Missouri

Dear Friends, One of the favorite authors in the Faris household is Madeleine L’Engle. Some of you may know her most fa-mous book, A Wrinkle in Time. She wrote dozens of books, some for children and young adults, some for adults, some fiction, some nonfiction. L’Engle was also a committed Episcopalian, and her sincere and deep Christian faith suffuses many of her award-winning books. Her work also includes a great deal of scientific thought and ide-as. Some would classify A Wrinkle in Time as a work of science fiction. It seems to me that L’Engle viewed science and her Christian faith in an integrated way. They were not in competition with each other, neither were they con-tradictory. Both science and faith were a part of who she was, and so she used them in her work. All of that is simply to provide context for a quote from Madeleine L’Engle that I came across recently. She wrote an Advent meditation on the Incarnation under the title of “A Sky Full of Children.” This is a part of that meditation. A sky full of God’s children! Each galaxy, each star, each living creature, every particle and subatomic particle of creation, we are all children of the Maker. From a subatomic particle with a life span of a few seconds, to a galaxy with a life span of billions of years, to us human creatures somewhere in the middle in size and age, we are made in God’s image, male and female, and we are, as Christ promised us, God’s children by adoption and grace. Children of God, made in God’s image. How? Genesis gives no explanations, but we do know instinctively that it is not a physical image. God’s explanation is to send Jesus, the incarnate One, God enfleshed. Don’t try to explain the Incarnation to me! It is further from being explainable than the furthest star in the furthest galaxy. It is love, God’s limitless love enfleshing that love into the form of a human being, Jesus, the Christ, fully human and fully divine. Was there a moment, known only to God, when all the stars held their breath, when the galaxies paused in their dance for a fraction of a second, and the Word, who had called it all into being, went with all his love into the womb of a young girl, and the universe started to breathe again, and the ancient harmonies resumed their song, and the angels clapped their hands for joy? Power. Greater power than we can imagine, abandoned, as the Word knew the powerlessness of the unborn child, still unformed, taking up almost no space in the great ocean of amniotic fluid, unseeing, unhearing, un-knowing. Slowly growing, as any human embryo grows, arms and legs and a head, eyes, mouth, nose, slowly swimming into life until the ocean in the womb is no longer large enough, and it is time for birth. Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity, Christ, the Maker of the universe or perhaps many universes, willingly and lovingly leaving all that power and coming to this poor, sin-filled planet to live with us for a few years to show us what we ought to be and could be. Christ came to us as Jesus of Nazareth, wholly human and wholly di-vine, to show us what it means to be made in God’s image. That is the mystery of Advent, Christmas, and the Incarnation. We cannot explain it. We cannot even begin to understand it. And yet we cannot deny its power to change us, to transform us, to sing to us of God’s love for all of the universe. L’Engle concludes her meditation with these words: “I stand on the deck of my cottage, looking at the sky full of God’s children, and know that I am one of them.” That is truly the love of God Incarnate. During Advent, may we all know the hope, the joy, the peace, and the love of which the season speaks to us. May the birth of that child so long ago, fill us with light, so that we can indeed be the light of the world. My family and I wish you all the merriest and most joyous Christmas, and peace in the New Year. Happy Advent, Tommy

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Women’s Fellowship Circle Schedules for December Esther Circle – Wednesday, Decem-ber 7, 10:00 a.m., at Janice Hoefer’s home, Janice Hoefer and Wanda Niemeier will co-hostess.

Mary Martha Circle – Thursday, December 1, Noon Christmas Lunch at Shirley Wahn’s home, 616 W. 27th St., hostess Shirley Wahn, program Pearl Luehrman.

Ruth Circle – Wednesday, Decem-ber 7, Noon Christmas Lunch at Fay Tilly’s home, 1911 Cypress, hostess Fay Tilly, program Arleen Long.

Eve Circle – Tuesday, December 6, 6:00 p.m., in the Salem Multi-Purpose Room, Christmas Pot Luck—Mary Homfeld is providing the meat, program—bring a Christmas memory to share.

Listed below are our members and friends (at the time of printing of the Lamplighter) now residing or recovering at our local and sur-rounding community nursing homes and care facilities. A card or visit from a church family member would be a delightful surprise! Meyer Care Center, 1201 W. 19th St., Higginsville, MO 64037 Glenn & Shirley Nowack Pat Pence Bob Tankesley Grace Schemmer New Haven Living Center, 609 Golf Street, Odessa, MO 64076 Myrna Fette Robert “Cobb” Souder Lutheran Good Shepherd Home, 202 SW St., Concordia, MO 64020 Dorothy Bodenstab Winnie Knehans Jake Stoecklin Ann Nuelle Country Oak Village, 101 Cross Creek Drive, Grain Valley, MO 64029 Viola Meinershagen Riverbend Heights Rehab & Health, Lexington Nursing Home, 1221 South Highway 13, Lexington, MO 64067

Mark Gieselman

WE EXTEND OUR

SYMPATHY TO:

The family and friends of Wilbert H. Hilgedick. Wilbert passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016. His visitation and funeral were held Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Salem.

ALSO

Mary Vorwark and family. Mary’s husband Richard passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016. His visitation and funeral were held Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Hoefer Funeral Home.

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The family of Roger Nolte. Roger passed away Wednesday, Novem-ber 16, 2016. His visitation and funeral were held Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Salem.

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The family of Rita Boedeker. Rita passed away Wednesday, Novem-ber 23, 2016. Her visitation and funeral were held Saturday, November 26, at Salem.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:

The annual Children’s Christmas program will be held Sunday, December 4, during the 10:30 am worship service. The pro-gram is “The Light Before Christmas”. Following the program there will be fellowship time with cookies and punch in the Fellowship Hall.

The Angel Tree is up and decorated so you can choose the tag or tags you wish to buy for. Buy and wrap the gifts, returning them with the tags number side up, no later than Monday, December 12. Please do not feel obligated to buy everything on the wish list. Whatever you choose to give will be appreciated.

Christmas transformation

The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at Christmas it always is young, the heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair, and its soul full of music breaks the air, when the song of angels is sung.

—Phillips Brooks

“Christmas, my child, is love in ac-tion. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.”

—Dale Evans

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Tim Bergsieker

Elva Dean Erdman

Charles Grumke

Sonnie Renno

Patty Kroll

Will Cottrill

Rita Wallpe

Alex Starke

Gabriel Iles

Dorothy Bodenstab

Amy Goetz

Peter Thaller

Bryan Wesley

Carson Starke

Pat Warren

Wayne Lieser

Stacy Barnes

Ann Iles

Barbara Swigart

Annerose Wood

Wayne Whitaker

Mark Nolte

Marc Jensen

Sandy Akin

Camden Russell

Bryan Nolte

Annie Fiegenbaum

Marie Robinson

Eva Whitaker

Logan Warren

Randy Amor

Chris Catron

Lowell Grumke

Jordan Smith

Brayton Stoner

Nolan Stoner

Virginia Marth

Drew Lefman

Tina Bergsieker

Dorothy Peck

Teresa Schowengerdt

Mike Siegfried

Maria LaRue

Dennis Knipmeyer

Paul Heimsoth

Andrew Nevels

Denise Schowengerdt

Kenzie Rinne

Hugo Soendker

Jennifer Cole

Chance Alberswerth

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THANK YOU: We would like to say “Thank You” to all who participated in the Turkey Run/Walk on Novem-ber 12. We had 6 walkers and a dog along with 1 runner on the walking track. That day we collected 4 turkeys, 3 baking hens, and $295.00 in monetary donations. That money purchased an additional 14 turkeys and 19 baking hens. The 18 turkeys and 22 baking hens were given out at the Food Pantry on a first come first serve basis on November 15 and November 22. We would also like to say “Thank You” to Brian Welborn of Parks and Recrea-tion for co-sponsoring this event with us and allowing us to use the Shelter house next to the Community Build-ing. We also want to say “Thank You” to the Lafayette County C-1 School District, Barb Duffey, and Paula Oelrichs for allowing us to store the turkeys and hens in their freezer. Last but not least, we want to say “Thank You” to Mark Hook for putting up a tarp for a wind break, furnishing us with boxes for the turkeys and hens collected that day, and also for the pumpkins and ears of corn for the Fall decorations in the sanctuary and the 3 bushels of grain for the Harvest Gathering. The Evangelism Committee

The Christmas Eve Candlelight with Communion

Worship service will be

Saturday, December 24, 2016,

at 7:00 p.m.

POINSETTIAS: We will appreciate having poinsettias in church again this Christmas. If you wish to place a plant in memory of someone, please notify the church secretary (584-3603) by Wednesday, December 14, so that she can print it in the church bulletin. Be sure your name is on the plant that you bring. Please leave it in the fellowship hall on the stage by Thursday, December 15, or by noon on Friday, December 16, (Please do not bring the poinsettias before these dates), the flower com-mittee will place the plants in the sanctuary. You may collect your poinsettia after the Christmas Eve Service.

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From the Church Records

Financial Report:

General Fund Balance 10/01/16

Current deposits

Current expenses

Current Fund Balance 10/31/16

$11,661

$14,373

$17,513

$ 8,521

Building Fund:

Current Fund Balance 10/01/16

Current deposits

Current expenses

Current Fund Balance 10/31/16

$ 6,924

$ 3,885

$ 666

$10,143

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O.C.W.M. (Member Contributions for Oct.) $507

December 2016

8:30 a.m. October Attendance 10:30 a.m.

39 10-2-16 82

31 10-9-16 96

31 10-16-16 114

37 10-23-16 91

36 10-30-16 85

35 Average

Total Average 129

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JOHN KNOX VILLAGE AND MEYER CARE CENTER BIBLE STUDY:

John Knox Village and Meyer Care Center have a weekly Bible Study that is led, on a rotational schedule, by the Min-isterial Fellowship. Liz Lindsey (Presbyterian) will be leading Bible Study during the month of December, Dale Felder (Ministerial Fellowship Chairperson) during the month of January, Matt Limback (Central Christian) during the month of February and Tommy (Salem) during the month of March. The Bible Study is held every Wednesday, 10:15-10:45 a.m. in the Gathering Room at Meyer Care Center.

HARVESTERS SCHEDULE

First Assembly of God Church of Higginsville hosts a Harvesters Community Food Network distribution of food on the third Thursday of every month. The date in Decem-ber is Thursday, December 15. The work day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends approximately at 2:30 p.m. Anyone willing to help is asked to call 660-584-3372, (First Presbyterian Church), and leave your name, phone number, and mailing address. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring your lunch if desired.

“Thank You”

To the Christmas decorating committee, the church is glowing with the light of Christmas!

YEAR END CHURCH BUSINESS:

Please have all church financial contributions and business transactions to the church office by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016. Thank you for your consideration.

2017 ENVELOPES

Are available in the Fellowship Hall

The family of Anna Marie Fiegenbaum wish to invite everyone to a 90th Birthday Open House. It will be held Sunday, December 18, 2016 in the Salem UCC dining room, from 2-4:00 p.m. Cards are welcome, no gifts please.

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Youth on Mission News

December Youth on Mission Opportunities!!!! The holiday season is busy for all of us, but Youth on Mission is here to help! Below are THREE upcoming fund-raisers that hopefully are advantageous to you as well as us.

Our annual cookie / bake sale will be held after BOTH worship services on Sunday, December 18th. We will be set up in the Fellowship Hall, as usual. Like last year, you may fill a box (or two or three) and make a donation to Youth on Mission. New this year, we also will have assorted baked goods pre-packaged on decorative plates, ready for gift-giving!

The Giving Tree is still standing in the sanctuary with tags for your use or gift-giving. Each tag has a camper’s contact information and a talent they would like to share with someone. We also have had numerous phone calls for yard work, window washing, furniture moving, and helping serve family dinners. Please let us know if there is something with which we can help. Again, donations are welcomed!

Finally, we are selling Royals ticket vouchers. Ticket Package is worth over $350.00 but sells for $39.99! For that, you receive:

2 - Game Tickets ABSOLUTELY FREE (there is a $2.00 facility charge per ticket upon redemption). Tickets are good for View Level seating. You may upgrade your seats and pay the cash differ-ence! Tickets are good Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Redemption at the Ticket Window.

10 - Half Price tickets for View Level seating and you may upgrade your seats and pay the difference! (5 coupons with 2 games per coupon). Tickets are valid for Sunday - Friday. Redemption at the Ticket Window or Online.

$5.00 game tickets valid for four (4) game tickets in view level for either April 12th or April 16th on-ly. Redemption at the ticket window.

Blackout dates include: Opening Day, Cardinals, Yankees and Boston Series. You may order vouchers from any Youth on Mission participant from now until December 31st AS LONG AS SUPPLIES LAST. These have been popular in the past, and they will go quickly. They make a wonderful Christ-mas gift!

If you have questions, please contact Amy Goetz at 660-641-2406 or Judi Knipmeyer at 660-641-0345. As always, thank you for your continued support, and Merry Christmas from Youth on Mission!

Overcoming despair

Christmas can be a difficult time for people who are hurting or grieving. In the 1860s, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow had reason to despair: America was at war with itself, his son was severely wounded in

battle and his wife died in a fire. The first Christmas after his wife’s death, Longfellow wrote,

“How inexpressibly sad are all holidays.”

Three years later, on Christmas Day 1864, Longfellow penned a poem that later became the song “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” The lyrics move from despair to hope — and, thanks to Jesus, so can we.

And in despair I bowed my head.

There is no peace on earth, I said!

For hate is strong, and mocks the song

of peace on earth, good will to men!

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:

God is not dead, nor doth he sleep!

The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,

with peace on earth, good will to men!

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Our confirmands went to the Youth Fest/Festival of Sharing last week-end. It was a wonderful time for our young people to see what mission looks like. Along with fun for the youth, there was a lot of hard work. Pastor attended the Persons in Ministry retreat again this year, Sept. 19-21. The program was a presentation on world religions, focusing on Islam, Daoism, and Hin-duism. It was informative and great fellowship among various Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) persons in ministry was re-warding. In similar vein, the Lafayette Cluster Council is planning another educational event for this coming win-ter, to focus on world religion. More information will be forthcoming. Eve-ry three years, Pastor is required to at-tend an all-day event on Boundary Training in order to maintain his standing as an authorized minister in the UCC. He attended this event on Sept.29 at Southwood UCC. Pastor will be conducting a wedding on Sat., Oct. 22, and Betty Thaller will be con-ducting a wedding on Sat., Oct.29. The Western Association Fall Gathering will be on Sat. Oct. 22 at Southwood UCC in Raytown. He will leave before it ends to return and prepare for wed-ding. Lafayette County Project Con-nect will hold event on Sat. Nov. 5, and organizers looking for volunteers to help. Recently the First Assembly of God Church in Higginsville has to cease serving for Harvesters Commu-nity Food Network distribution. The Higginsville Ministerial Fellowship has decided to take on the project, but in-volving all the churches and the wider community. Distribution will be on the third Thursday of the month and vol-unteers can expect to spend up to 6 hours in setup, distribution and clean-up. Anyone interested can call First Presbyterian Church, leave name, phone number, and address to indicate willingness to volunteer.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

October 20, 2016 – 7:30 pm The regular meeting of the Salem Church Council was held Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Board Room. The members present were Angie Green, Pastor Tommy Faris, Delbert Goetz, David Starke, Felicia Leonard, Corey White, Ron-nie Bergsieker and Peggy Pragman. Keri Borchers was absent. President Angie Green called the meeting to order @7:30. Pastor Tommy led the members in Psalms 65 devotion and prayer. The minutes were reviewed and approved. In Keri’s absence, Angie gave the treasurer’s report with bal-ances: General Fund-receipts $27,508. Disbursements of $21,942 leaving $11,661 balance in General Fund. Building Fund- receipts of $1,370 and disbursements of $5,767, leaving a balance of $6924. Pastor Tommy turned in 913 miles for reim-bursement of $493.02. After review of other bills, a motion was made and second to pay bills and approve the treasurer’s report. Motion carried. Pastor’s Report reflected one funeral was held for Deloras Hook. Thank you to the Elders and Wom-en’s Fellowship which provided a valuable service to the Hook family, church, and community. Sunday, Oct. 16 we observed Children’s Sab-bath. During the 10:30 service, our young people led in every aspect of worship, from serving as greeters and ushers, to leading the worship as the liturgists, and presenting the sermon as preachers. The service was won-derful for everyone. June Thaller put in a great deal of work on the prepa-rations for the service and we owe her a debt of gratitude. Stewardship committee is preparing for the Heart work/Time and Talent sheets.

Angie presented correspond-ence for funding from City Un-ion Mission. Council chose to take no action. Fund request fund from Show-Me-Christian Youth Home, already donation $300, no further action. AED Super Store notice of Pediatric and Adult pads and lithium batteries need to be replaced. Angie is asking Grant Oetting about all the prod-ucts to compare prices. Request for Holy Joe’s Café, council chose no further action. Standing Committee reports: Christian Ed-ucation: Plans for Children ser-vice. Children’s program will be Dec. 4th. June will begin youth groups on the 1st Wed. of the month. Confirmation going well. Judi is hoping to find someone to start to train for YOM. Building and Grounds: David Starke re-ported carpet cleaning for Dining Room, Fellowship Hall, and Mul-ti-Purpose Room by Service Mas-ter, was done Aug.31st. Carpet has already been stained since cleaning. Request to have park-ing pavers aligned for safety after filling of cracks and new striping in parking lot. Delbert, Ronnie, Corey and David will take care of that. Request removed from Women’s A.A. to have hallway door planed. The request for classroom bulletin board be mounted on wall still needs to be done. Screws need to be tight-ened on the hand rail in the south ramp entrance, Ronnie will take care of that. Replace siding on the parsonage, tabled at this time. Repair to church van fuel port, repaired. Cemetery: Corey had nothing to report. Memorial: Peg-gy Pragman, making plans for Memorial Sunday. Stewardship: Ronnie Bergsieker, (continued on page 7)

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2016 Annual Reports Are Due in the Church Office by January 6, 2017. Please have them typed.

Please note your responsibility for the report.

Board of Elders Report-President

Church Council Report-President

Pastor’s Report

Congregational Meeting Minutes-Council Secretary

Board of Christian Education-Secretary

Board of Christian Education—

(Financial Report) -Treasurer

Salem Cemetery-Lot Superintendent

Memorial Committee-Chairperson

Memorial Committee-

(Financial Report) - Treasurer

Salem Men’s Fellowship-President

Women’s Fellowship-President

Women’s Fellowship -

(Financial Report) - Treasurer

Quilters-Quilting members

Endowment Fund-Report and Financial Report-Chairperson

Youth on Mission Report and Financial Report-Chairperson

Stewardship Committee-Chairperson

Evangelism Committee-Chairperson

Chancel Choir-Director

Handbell Choir-Director

Youth Choir-Director

Little Notes-Director

Chime Bells-Director

Worship Committee-Chairperson

(continued from page 6) Time and Talent sheets prepared to be mailed soon. Evangelism: Felicia Leonard, Turkey Run-Walk, Nov. 12, Harvest Gathering Nov.13, Souper Suppers start in Jan. Worship: Del-bert Goetz. Christmas Day there will be only one service @ 10:00 a.m. and no Sunday School. Ushers: Felicia Leonard & Delbert Goetz, covered in Nov. and Dec. Unfinished Business: David has re-ceived list of possible changes in kitchen. Angie still getting several bids on sanctuary carpet. Budget committee meeting moved to earlier date, and council will hold special meeting to approve 2017 proposed budget before mailing. Fall congrega-tional Meeting will be Nov. 20, im-mediately following 10:30a.m. service to approve 2017 budget. Western Association Fall Gathering is Oct. 22 at Southwood UCC, Raytown, Mo. Those attending will be Angie Green, Jamie Smith, and Janice Hoefer. GFI Digital Office Equip-ment/Copy Machine Co. has provid-ed references as requested. After dis-cussion Council approved changing from Xerox to GFI because of ex-pense. Angie contacted Grant Oetting about replacement of pads for AED. New Business: Motion was made, second, and approved B&G account to hold the final insurance check ($2,702.03) for hail damage to Salem properties. June Thaller requested the use of the small tables and chairs form the 3rd floor art room, for the children at her wedding reception Sat. Dec.17. Her team would pick them up and have them back Sunday before Sunday School. Motion made, second, and approved. Doris Jane’s health is doing better. Endowment Fund Committee agreed to set up their own bank account. Rules for

Endowment Fund are written so their funds can only be used for investments. Council needs to pro-vide $1,000 to maintain an active account for them to work with. Peggy will check with Memorial Committee to see if they would supply the money needed. Tabled until reply from Memorial Com-mittee. Announcements: Nov.6 - Daylight Savings time ends, Veter-ans recognition worship service, Fall Fest Dinner following, - Nov.12 Turkey Run/Walk 9:00 a.m., Nov.13 Harvest-n-Gathering Service. Next Council Meeting Date: Nov. 17, 2016, 7:30 p.m. There will be a short special Coun-cil Meeting after 10:30 church ser-vice on Nov. 13 to approve budg-et. There being no further busi-ness; the meeting was adjourned by praying together “The Lord’s Prayer” Respectfully submitted Peggy Pragman, Council Secretary

PASTORAL VISITS OR PRAYERS

Anyone who would like a pastoral visit or are in need of prayers, please call the church office, (660) 584-3603.

TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE

Transportation is available to any worship service. Please call the church office to make arrange-ments, (660) 584-3603. If you would like a ride to the Christmas Eve Service, please call the church office by Thursday, December 22.

CHURCH INFORMATION Tommy’s email: tlfaris@ctcis.net Church Telephone: 660-584-3603 Church Email: salemucc@ctcis.net Church Website: https://salemucchigginsville.wordpress.com/

Fax number: 660-584-5666 Church Council President, Angie Green Cell phone: 816-956-1170 Home phone: 660-584-3614

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December 2016

Special Days in December

December 4: Second Sunday of Advent Children's Christmas Program during the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

December 11: Third Sunday of Advent

December 12: Please have Angel Tree gifts to church.

December 15: Homebound Communion (In Town) Poinsettias to church

December 16: Homebound Communion (Out of Town) Poinsettias to church

December 18: Fourth Sunday of Advent YOM Cookie Sale

December 24: 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Communion Candle Light Service with communion

December 25: Christmas Day! 10:00 a.m. (One Worship Service)

December 31: New Years Eve!

NEW WEBSITE: Salem has a new website! The URL, or

address, we will use is

https://salemucchigginsville.wordpress.com/

Crystal Faris is the website designer, she did a wonderful job and we are so excited, thank you for all your work! The URL will be changing soon; Crys-tal will let us know when the name changes. But, in the meantime please check out the new website and let us know what you think!

Where’s your security?

When A Charlie Brown Christmas debuted in 1965, religious refer-ences were unheard of on television. Yet the show’s climax features the Christmas story verbatim. As Linus begins reciting Luke 2, he’s clutch-ing his ever-present blue blanket. Yet, as pastor Jason Soroski points out, Linus drops it right as he utters the words “fear not” (Luke 2:10).

Soroski believes the timing is intentional and that “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz sends a simple, brilliant message. “The birth of Jesus separates us from our fears,” Soroski writes. It “frees us from the hab-its we are unable (or unwilling) to break ourselves. The birth of Jesus allows us to simply drop the false security we have been grasping so tightly, and learn to trust and cling to him instead.”

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December 2016 • Salem United Church of Christ • Higginsville, Missouri

The Lamplighter

Is a monthly newsletter of :

Salem United Church of Christ Rev. Dr. Tommy Faris Angie Green, President

1500 Main Street Pastor Church Council

Higginsville, MO 64037 Sarah J. Berry Dennis Knipmeyer, President

(660) 584-3603 Secretary Board of Elders

Fax: 584-5666 Doris Jane Stoner Judi Knipmeyer, President

E-Mail: salemucc@ctcis.net Organist Board of Christian Education

Early Worship Jamie Smith June Thaller

8:30 a.m. Music Director Christian Education Coordinator

Sunday School Anne Iles Lindsey Rolf, Volunteer

9:15 a.m. Youth Music Director Assistant Church Secretary

Worship Wayne Whitaker & Lowell Grumke

10:30 a.m. Custodians