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Beaver UnitedBeaver UnitedBeaver UnitedBeaver United Church of Christ Church of Christ Church of Christ Church of Christ

1960 Dayton -Xenia Road Beavercreek, OH 45434-7159

426-5602

Rev. Brian Eastman Pastor’s Phone: (937) 469-1383; 24hrs7days Pastor’s E-mail: [email protected]

Pastor’s Office Hours: Tuesday 1 PM-6 PM Wednesday 10 AM-12 PM 5 PM-7 PM Thursday 10 AM-12 PM Email Address: [email protected] Web Address: www.beaverucc.org Webmaster: Alice Clausing Newsletter Compiler: Bob Tobias Newsletter Contributors: Pastor Brian Eastman Kristine Petrick Ruth Tobias

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Pastor’s Peace

Prayer List

Church Service List

Church News and Events

Church Calendar

THE PASTOR’S PEACE Amelia and I finished watching a great miniseries re-cently that we got from the Internet. It was called “Egypt”, and was done a number of years ago by the BBC. It was half docu-mentary and half drama, as it retold the stories of several ex-plorers who helped uncover some of the long-lost secrets of an-cient Egypt in the early 19th and 20th centuries. It was, of course, interesting to learn about some of these people, like the Frenchman Jean-François Champollion who in the early 19th century translated the hieroglyphics on the Rosetta Stone and eventually developed the system by which all Egyptian hiero-glyphics were read. It was also interesting to learn about Egyp-tian history, but beyond that it was inspirational to learn of the obstacles these explorers overcame. Each one of the people that were highlighted in the se-ries overcame great challenges to become the scholars that we still talk about today. Each one could have turned back or taken the easy route numerous times, but they did not. Instead, they persevered in the areas and tasks that they felt called to, and in the end accomplished amazing things. One idea to take from this is that we should not back down from a challenge in life, but another idea is that there will always be challenges, even if we are doing the right thing. Sometimes we are fooled into thinking that if we only did everything right in our lives, then things would be easy. This, however, is not true; even when we are doing great things, which it seems we were destined to do, life is still hard. As we look at the lives of Christ and the disciples, here we see other people who did great things. They were clearly doing what they were supposed to do, what God had called them to do, and yet the world gave them obstacle after obstacle. Perhaps such a notion would get one down on life in general, but it could also be seen as uplifting. If we have struggles in our lives, it is natural, and Christ and the early disciples and all those who have followed God share in this. It is yet another way we are all connected. As far as why we have to struggle, who knows, such answers are above my pay grade as they say. I can tell you though, that a bit of struggle makes every achievement seem a bit sweeter, and certainly makes for a better story. Peace and Blessings, Pastor Brian


Prayer ListPrayer ListPrayer ListPrayer List

MilitaryMilitaryMilitaryMilitary::::

Pray for our military and their family and friends. � Military families that are left behind � May they all come home safely � Our many veterans � Adam, Gail and Stuart Wells’ grand-

son, stationed in Okinawa � Alex Deal, U.S. Navy, stationed in Ja-

pan � Dan, son-in-law of Brett

& Kendal Landrum

To the family of Brig. Gen. George Dooley,

Pat Freeze’s uncle.

To the family of James Coldiron, Carol

Landing’s friend.

To the family of Nick Henslee’s Uncle

Ronnie.

To the family of Imogene Brown, BeBe

Buttner’s sister.

CARD MINISTRY Let Sharon Parkison know about those with physical or emotional needs who would ap-preciate a card. A card will be placed on the table at the front of the sanctuary for all to sign.

“Your signatures are priceless.”

Would you like to be in-

cluded in the email prayer

chain? Please let Jeannette

know your email address so

I can send you the prayer requests. Thanks

for sharing your prayer time with those who

need you. [email protected] or call 426 -

7928 or in person.


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� A.B. Clark, Shirley Nelson’s brother � Agnes Stanislo � Alex, age 5, has leukemia � Andrew Lingenfelter’s mother � Ann Turpen—friend of Arlene Velliquette � Anne Sullivan � Art Townsend—friend of Bebe � Austin, Margaret Puckett’s grandson—M.D. � Avery—an infant � Barb Williams � Betty Barger—Pastor Brian’s Family � Bill Benedict—Ellen’s co-worker � Bill Newell & Carl—friends of Alan Nelson � Bob—Cathy Miller’s uncle � Bob—Shirley Nelson’s brother-in-law � Bob Jackson � Bob Sherrill—Ed Rauch’s friend � Brenda—John Lyden’s sister � Brian Newcomb, David’s UCC pastor � Brittany— former student of Pat Ferguson � Cameron Neal � Carol—Mark Freeze’s sister � Carol—Janice Rice’s former supervisor � Carolyn—Pat Ferguson’s friend � Christina—John Lyden’s friend � Cindy—sister-in-law of Janice Rice � Chris McFadden � Dale—Lisa Rauls’ stepfather � Don—Alan Nelson’s friend � Doug Miller—Edna Mae Dietz’s son-in-law � Ed Jones—friend of John Lyden � Eric Ortega—Alice Clausing’s co-worker � Evelyn Foreman—Aunt of John Lyden � Everett Koogler � Frank Ali & Viola Ali � Franklin, Margaret Puckett’s cousin � Gary—Carol Landing’s brother-in-law � Gene Spicer—Ed Rauch’s friend � Harry Morgan—friend of Alice Clausing � James Fasimpaur—friend of Annette Marts � Janice—Cathy Miller’s aunt � Jean Burke—Shirley Nelson’s niece � Jean Plunkett—Pat Ferguson’s friend � Jeanetta—Alan Nelson’s aunt � Jerry & Alison—friends of Mark Freeze � Jessica Wells—Stuart & Gail’s granddaughter � Jim—friend of Mark Freeze � Joe—Ellen Coleman’s cousin � Joan—Roger Saddler’s sister � Jordan—gr-grandson of the Jacksons � Kate Deal—Pat Freeze’s daughter-in-law

� Karen—John Deal’s co-worker � Kate Deal—John Deal’s daughter-in-

law � Kyle & Linda & Carl—Nelsons’ rela-

tives � Louise—Martha’s 93 yr old sister � Maggie—Viola’s friend � Maria Phillips—Cathy’s friend � Marjorie Crawford � Mary Beck—Vi Matyas’ friend � Matt Cooper—friend of Jean Harsh-

man � Melissa—Landrums’ friend � Mike—Carolyn’s work director � Mike Leach—Pat Ferguson’s friend � Mike Rauch—Pat Ferguson’s brother � Norma Jackson � Patricia Boggs—BeBe’s friend � Paula McMahan—friend of Shirley � Peggy Pendleton-Mary Owens’ friend � Rob Scott � Ryan—Shirley Nelson’s g-nephew � Ryan—Saddlers’ grandson � Sally—friend of Susan Saddler � Scott Miller—John Lyden’s nephew � Sheila—Pat Ferguson’s friend � Stephanie—Amelia’s friend � Steve—Shirley Nelson’s brother � Sue—Jean Harshman’s caregiver � Susie—Byron’s relative � Tammy, Jerry & Vicki—BeBe’s friends � Ted Dolkowski � Terry—Alan Nelson’s friend � Tom—Saddlers’ neighbor � Tom Marts—Jim’s son � Toni Clarkson—Shirley’s friend � Vicki—friend of Brenda Oppel � William & Martha Stevens � Dr. Ken Wilson—Agnes’ friend

The names on the prayer list will re-main for two or three months or until the crisis has passed. Then they’ll be removed to make room for others’ needs. Please let Jeannette know if

the person still needs prayer.


Church Service ListChurch Service ListChurch Service ListChurch Service List

September 13

Scripture Proverbs 1:20-33 Mark 8:27-38

Usher/Greeter Pat Ferguson

Lay Reader Steve Williams

Altar Flowers Given by the Kulander family In

celebration of Anna Mary Sullivan’s 95th birthday

Nursery & Volunteer

Lindsey Lingenfelter

September 6 Communion

Scripture Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23

Mark 7:24-37

Usher/Greeter

Lay Reader Steve Filer

Altar Flowers Given to the glory of God

Nursery & Volunteer


BeBe Buttner

September 27

Scripture Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22

Mark 9:38-50

Usher/Greeter Tom & Ellie Rauls

Lay Reader Tom Rauls

Altar Flowers Given to the glory of God

Nursery & Volunteer


Thank You: Volunteer Ushers, Lay Readers, and Nursery Volunteers

September 20

Scripture Proverbs 31:10-31

Mark 9:30-37

Usher/Greeter Martha Stevens

Lay Reader Lori Wieland

Altar Flowers Given by Mildred Kelly in honor of her son Steve Filer’s birthday

Nursery & Volunteer


Stewardship Record Date Offering Attendance

July 26 $1864 47

August 2 $2993 55

August 9 $1209 52

August 16 $1965 64

August 23 $1449 60

Choir Resuming The choir will be starting up again, and I know we are all looking forward to that. Choir prac-tice will begin after service on Sunday Septem-ber 6th at noon. We will have practice every Sunday after that at noon. The choir will start singing in service on September 13th. As stated every year, all, and yes that means you, are in-vited to sing in the choir. You don’t have to read music, or even sing well, all you have to do is want to sing.


Church Church Church Church NewsNewsNewsNews and Events and Events and Events and Events

Book Study: Swim, Ride, Run, Breathe We will be having a book study on Wednesday nights at 7PM for three weeks start-ing on September 16th. The book we will be reading is Swim, Ride, Run, Breathe: How I Lost

a Triathlon and Caught My Breath, by Rev. Jennifer Garrison Brownell. You can pick up a copy on Amazon, the ISBN number is (978-0829820232). The church will have about 5 copies available for use, so please see Pastor Brian before buying one. A description of the book is as follows: “One winter, Jennifer Garrison Brownell, a mid-life pastor, wife of a se-riously disabled man, and dedicated non-athlete, decided almost on a whim to train for and run a sprint triathlon. In the process, she was surprised to discover that her spirit was as transformed as her body. With humor and without sentimentality, Brownell keeps breathing as she reflects on marriage and swim goggles; motherhood and bicycle repair; disabilities and running shoes.” If you can’t read everything that is fine. We will try to meet at a member’s house each Wednesday, and we will announce the locations as we get them sorted out. If you want to bring a snack, it is always appreciated. Blessings, Pastor Brian September 16th – Intro & Part 1 September 23rd – Part 2

September 30th – Part 3 & 4

Cabbage Roll Dinner (October 2nd) We will be having a Cabbage Roll Dinner this year on Friday October 2nd at 6PM in the fellowship hall. There are no costs, but we will be taking donations towards the event, and any amount above and beyond the food costs will be a church fundraiser. Please RSVP to Pastor Brian ([email protected], 937-469-1383) by Sunday September 27th if you wish to attend. Please also indicate if you are vegetarian or have any other dietary needs. We will have a vegetarian dish available. If youth or others would like to volunteer with the serving, it would be most helpful. Let Pastor Brian know if you are interested. It should be a great time as always.

Youth Event on September 25th: Game Night

Mark your calendars; we will have a youth game night at the church on the evening of Friday September 25th. We will meet at 6pm and have pizza, and play games until 9ish. Let Pastor Brian know by that afternoon if you are planning on coming so we know how much food to get. Please bring your favorite board or card game, and we will see who the grand champion of Beaver UCC truly is.


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Sunday School Resuming September 13th

We will resume our Sunday school programs for both youth and adults on Sunday September 13th. Listed below are our various classes and education opportunities with some information about each one. Age ranges are given for each class, however, flexibility is assumed depending on the child.

Nursery Meets: Upstairs each Sunday during service after the children’s moment, year round. Main Teacher: Lindsey Lingenfelter Ages: Infant through Pre-K This class is for our youngest students and there will be a combination of play and some instruction depending on the ages present.

Young Learners Meets: Upstairs each Sunday during service after the children’s moment, Septem-ber through May with a one month break around Christmas Main Teacher: Sarah Hogan Ages: K through 4th grade This class is for our younger learners and will be focused on instruction and lessons. Mate-rial will be taught from a children’s story type Bible. Children less comfortable with work-ing on lessons might wish to stay in the nursery, and those who are more advanced might wish to go to the older class.

Children’s Bible Study Meets: Upstairs each Sunday during service after the children’s moment, Septem-ber through May with a one month break around Christmas Main Teacher: Patti King Ages: 4th through 8th grade This class will be a Bible and faith study where children will read scripture lessons from the Bible each week and study them. Children will also learn about Christian faith themes present in the topics and readings for the week. Readings should somewhat overlap with the readings given in the service. As children reach the point where the curriculum or dis-cussions seem less challenging then they are encouraged to stay in service, attend the Adult Bible Study, and seek confirmation with the Pastor when ready.

Adult Bible Study Meets: In the fellowship hall each Sunday at 9:30 am, September through May Main Teacher: Pastor Brian Ages: Youth and Adults This class will be a Bible study each week led by Pastor Brian. Jr. High and Sr. High youth and Adults are encouraged to attend. This year we will be reading through all four of the Gospels so that by May we will have read and discussed each chapter.



Confirmation Class Each year in September I ask if there are any youth interested in confirmation. Con-firmation is the act by which youth study their faith, and, traditionally, confirm the baptism they received as an infant, or receive adult baptism. We usually have classes that start in September and go through May. During confirmation youth are expected to remain in wor-ship, complete monthly reading assignments, and meet for a class with me each month. The age when confirmation is appropriate varies by the individual. I would suggest no earlier than 8th grade, and certainly by 10th grade youth would be more than ready. I usually say that if our older Sunday school class is becoming too easy, then it is likely time to start con-firmation. Anyone who is interested should contact me and we will try to have a class in late September. Blessings, Pastor Brian

Beaver Church Softball Beaver Church is in its third year of sponsoring a Beavercreek Youth Soft-ball Team that one of our youth participates in. This year we sponsored Anna Landing’s team for a second year in a row. This softball season was interrupted

by the rain gods. If I had to guess, I think more than 50% of all games had been cancelled due to rain and flooded fields. Rained-out games were rescheduled, only to be cancelled again or never rescheduled. Our poor players, gardeners and farmers were going stir crazy and praying for clear skies. Our team managed to play about 5 games, then was im-mediately thrown into the silver tournament game. Unfortunately, our team had one win and two losses in the tournament, but enjoyed the time they had to play and socialize to-gether. Because BUCC sponsors Anna’s team, they can pretty much stay together year after year so friendship and team camaraderie can develop. Great job BUCC Youth team! P.S. Small note to Alan Nelson- Warning! Anna is good at softball too! You are in big trou-ble with that basketball challenge. (For all of you who are scratching your heads, Alan Nel-son has challenged young, tall, athletic Anna to a basketball game. Alan is tall but unfortu-nately his age is going to get him on this one. Last I heard a definite date has not been se-lected.) Kristine Petrick

FOR SALE

We still have wonderful KayWos cloths for sale, $5.00 each. Great for cleaning win-dows, mirrors, shower doors, etc. without cleaning liquids. See Martha Stevens or Kristine Petrick. New 2015 church cookbooks are for sale, $12.00 each. Great for gift giving. See Steven Williams or Stuart Wells to get your copies.



OLD NEWS FROM THE XENIA GAZETTE

September 2, 1915

The 6th annual reunion of the ex-pupils of the Old Beaver School and their friends will be held

in the grove near Beaver church, Monday, Sept. 6. Come. Conveyances will meet cars at Al-

pha.

September 8, 1915

(The article includes lengthy information about the 6th reunion, which, because of threatening

weather, was held in the basement of Beaver church. 123 people enjoyed lunch at long tables,

with about 200 being present for the after-dinner program. Mention is made of Miss Kate Sny-

der, a well-loved teacher living in Indiana, who was not present due to illness. The same of-

fices were re-elected.) Note: The basement then was half the size it is now. 123 people would

really have filled it. Can you imagine 200 people in the sanctuary for the program?

SERMON ON WISDOM

If you missed church on Sunday Aug. 16th you missed a delightful sermon about wis-dom and miracles. Pastor Brian told of some of his youthful adventures again. This story pertained to the experiment of how fast his car could go —shortly after getting his driver’s license —and ended with an unexpected greeting from a patrolman. He commented that it was a miracle that we all survived our teenage years due to lack of proper brain functioning at that age. And I must say I understand what he is talking about, because my gray hairs are quickly increasing. This summer is turning out to be a real adventure as all three of my chil-dren are teenagers. Each one is experiencing different phases: one is into driving, one is into the sport of flirting and the other is just overwhelmed with the thought of going to high school. One of my recent teeth-clenching experiences occurred as my son turned at an in-tersection, driving at 17 mph, on his way to his driving exam. I didn’t think he would pass the test but somehow he did. We made it through that event only to be surprised by the next step in the teenage driving experience--the search for a second car. I gave him the task of looking on “Craigslist” for a used car approximately 5 or 6 years old with 60,000 miles on it. I thought this would be a great way for him to get involved and take some responsibility. So I gave him a couple of days and then asked him how the search was going and was some-what surprised that he had actually looked. He said he found a 1945 Hudson for one dollar. He thought it needed a new engine. I asked him, “How are we supposed to get it home?” and his response was, “It would be a really cool car to have!” So I try to think about wisdom and miracles and how that cute creative little boy who loved construction equipment, fire trucks and Legos is growing up and will be going to college soon. He will find his way just as we all have done. And as I write this, I think about how that same Sunday I followed the kids upstairs to the nursery and watched Cora in a lovely mermaid gown carrying a handful of stuffed animals without effort up the stairs, another miracle in the making, starting the cycle. Thank God for Miracles! Kristine Petrick


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Beaver United Church of Christ

1960 Dayton-Xenia Rd.

Beavercreek, Ohio 45434-7159

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