god of seed and harvest...in the life of the church july 12, 2020 st. john’s westminster union...
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In the Life of the Church July 12, 2020
St. John’s Westminster Union Church 1085 Neeb Rd, 45233 * 513.347.4613
www.sjwuc.org [email protected]
God of Seed and Harvest (inspired by Psalm 65)
“You crown the year with a bountiful harvest;
even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11
We bless you,
God of Seed and Harvest
And we bless each other
That the beauty of this world
And the love that created it
Might be expressed though our lives
And be a blessing to others
Now and always. Amen.
~ posted on the Third Space website. http://third-space.org.uk/blog
Re-Opening Modification
Last week Governor DeWine put into effect a Public Health Alert System with the hopes to better
slow the spread of the coronavirus. In this System, each county has its own designation
according to how many stated indicators have been triggered in the County that week. As a
result, Council Session has been prayerfully discerning how to respond to this ongoing pandemic
as the body of Christ. It was unanimously decided that when Hamilton County is Red or Purple
(level 3 or 4) we will NOT be having on-site, in-person worship that week. However, if on
Thursday Hamilton County is Orange or Yellow, then we will be open for on-site worship that
following Sunday, WITH all of the same guidelines and precautions sent out previously. You will
still have to call and email reservations in advance. If you make a reservation and church will be
closed due to being Red or Purple that week, you will be contacted that we will not be holding
services on Sunday. Once again, we will continue pre recording our services for all of those who
choose to worship from their home, or in the instances when Hamilton county is at higher risk of
spread and exposure we are closed. We appreciate your patience. We will get through this. The
Israelites wandered the desert for 40 years – we have been wandering for 4 months. And with
God, we will get through this barren desert as well. There is manna – God does provide even in
the most difficult circumstances!
Ohio Public Health Advisory System for Hamilton County as of 7/9/2020: RED.
There will not be on-site, in-person worship on 7/12/2020.
Sunday 7/12/20
Onsite Worship Cancelled Online Worship Continues Watch online via website or Facebook!
Monday 7/13/20
Children’s Time! Zoom Meeting 1:00 pm
Tuesday 7/14/20
Learning Center 6:00 pm
Wednesday 7/15/20
REPORTS DUE Virtual Gathering 12:45 pm Knitting Cancelled
Thursday 7/16/20
Flying Solo Cancelled Brass Cancelled
Next SUNDAY:
Onsite Worship Online Worship Continues Watch online via website or Facebook!
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Pastor Cherie Hambleton’s Email: [email protected]
Ken Claudy-Treasurer Email: [email protected]
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7/19 Worship Reservations!
If you hope to attend in person, on-site worship
service NEXT Sunday, July 19, if Hamilton County
falls to a Orange or Yellow level, you will need to
call (347-4613) or email ([email protected]) the office
beginning Monday, July 13. Availability is limited. If there will
be no on-site worship on July 19, you will be contacted if you
have made a reservation.
Our custom Channel on YouTube We did it! We now have 100 “Subscribers” to our
YouTube channel!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Our "Custom Name" for the "Channel" is:
youtube.com/c/SJWUC.
This will increase our visibility online and make it easier for
folks to find our videos. Though we have met the 100 minimum,
it’s not too late to subscribe.
If you need instructions on how, please let us know!
Virtual Book Club
Interested in participating in a Virtual Book Club this
summer? Read a book and Zoom (or similar) your
monthly discussion about the book. Please call or
email the church office if you are interested in learning more!
Plastic Take Home Containers
for Washington UCC Washington UCC continues to offer carry out
lunches 4 days a week and is in DIRE need of
plastic (not styrofoam) reusable containers for the
meals. There are a few requirements: They MUST
be clean, they must have lids AND any butter tub
type containers need to be AT LEAST 24
ounces. Jean is at church Tuesday - Friday, 10-4
if you would like to made a "drop" at our door. Ring the
doorbell as you leave a bag at the door between those hours
and we will make sure WUCC gets them.
Jean's Vacation
Jean (our Ministry Assistant) will be on vacation next week,
July 14-19. Special thanks to the volunteers who will be
covering the office for Jean during that time! The church office
hours next week will be 11:00am-1:00pm Tuesday-Friday.
Adult Small Group
Ministry
All groups are cancelled until further notice.
Book Club
3rd Tuesday, 10:30 am. Contact Rhonda Cortright
451-5549 Current Book:
The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers
Lunch Bunch
2nd Wednesday usually 11:30 am
at a local restaurant. Contact Thelma
Mischkulnig 922-7124
Greenthumbs
Interested in helping with maintaining our church gardens?
Contact the church office.
Knitting Circle
Weekly on Wednesdays at 10:00 am Questions? Contact Cindy Seery
922-7116 [email protected]
Flying Solo
1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:00 pm for solo adults! Contact Alice Taylor or
Mary Jane Norvell.
Bathroom Monitors Needed
Following the recommendations of the Presbytery and Association, we
will be asking for volunteers to help monitor the restrooms on Sunday
morning for cleanliness purposes. We will need two volunteers each
week (one for men's room and one for ladies' room) - please contact
the office to volunteer!
"Seats and Feets" for Delshire
Church in the World is collecting NEW underwear and socks
for Back to School! There is a great need for these necessities
in our community, and all donations will be given to Delshire.
Students range from ages 3-12, so sizes 3T through Youth XL would
be most appreciated. New and unopened donations only, please! We
will be collecting Seats and Feets through the month of July!
Weekly Virtual Gathering!
Join our FreeConferenceCall.com online “meeting” on
Wednesday, 7/15, at 12:45 pm. We will continue to gather
weekly on Wednesdays and alternating between 12:45 and
6:45 each week. Join our conversation and see those faces and hear the
voices we are all missing!
Dial-in number (US): (425) 436-6302 (please note that this is a long
distance call and MAY incur charges if you do not have free/
unlimited long distance calling) access code 378846# OR join
the online meeting through smartphone/computer/tablet:
https://join.freeconferencecall.com/pcsjwuc
Let Pastor Cherie know if you have any questions!
Hope to see and hear you Wednesday!
Per Capita and OCWM
Please keep in mind that it's not too late for your per capita
and OCWM donation for the year. Council Session has
requested each member to help offset this budgetary expense and
donate $35 per member (not per household). These are still needed so
our denominations can continue our mission work!
Note of Thanks...
We have received acknowledgements from the following organizations
for our donations and support.:
For His Glory Pantry
Washington UCC—$312.50
Santa Maria—$150.00
Remembering Our Sister Churches in Prayer
West Chester Presbyterian Church
Tyler Pettigrew, Pastor
Trinity UCC (Fairborn)
James (Gene) Cline, Pastor
St. John UCC (Harrison)
Vicki Ertel, Contact Person
First UCC
Dan Weyand-Geise, Pastor
Truth & Destiny Covenant
Ministries Fellowship UCC
Leslie Jones, Pastor
Greeter, Temperature Taker & Bathroom Monitors
July 19th
To Be Determined— Please call the office to volunteer
NO VALET PARKING!
Pray for those in Military
Pray for USA Mission and all men & women
serving our country
Pray for our Nation/World
Pray for those experiencing transition in their life
Pray for our local, national and world leaders
Pray for 1st responders and Healthcare workers
Answered Prayer Jar When you have a prayer
answered, drop your change in the jar, as we watch it grow
all year long.
Hospital/Nursing Home Retirement Home or Physical Rehab
Nancy Bauman-Llanfair
Mary Howell- Arbors of Milford
Bob & Gloria Huber-Western Hills
Retirement Village
Georgia Naeve-Llanfair
Helen Ralston-Llanfair
Lois Zechmeister- St. Margaret Hall
At Home
Arlene Anderson
Delores Anderson
Sally Anderson
Shirley Bird
Norma Brater
Joyce Brosnan
Eric Goodrich
Ethel Hofer
Brad Hudepohl
Paul Jordan
Barbara Joseph
Russ Ratterman
Peggy Renner
Jerry and Jan Waddell
Lynda Witsken
Friends & Relatives
Jo Barker’s friend, Rita Heinrich
John Duker’s nephew, Kyle
Larry Findlay and Carol Thomas’ friend, Rick Hufziger
Liz Harms’ mom and sister-in-law, Tricia Patty
Jennifer Leone’s friends, Krista, Lisa, and Mike
Ed Tower’s mom, Loretta
Nancy Carter
Heidi Meyer’s friend Donna B.
Shelley Neidich’s friends, Rita, Mia, and Gregory
Carey
God hears the unspoken prayers of the heart when prayers cannot find words.
Con’t
Jeff Francis’ mom, Diana
Rebsch family friend, Steve Bruce
Cindy Seery’s cousins, Jimmy & Linda
Jan Waddell’s brother, Bernie, niece Brittany
along with friends, Rodney & Kenny Kruse
Steve Brading’s brothers-in-law,
Gary & Tim
Schneider’s nephews Jared Rapp & Justin Moore
All of those suffering from COVID-19
Please remember the following members/friends in your prayers:
Attendance
Last Sunday’s virtual attendance was 42
Financial reports are available on the Bookshelf in the Library.
This Week:
7/12 Norma Brater
7/12 Eleanor Canos
7/14 Lois Zechmeister
7/15 Lauren Rippy
7/16 Marilyn Goodfriend
7/17 Leann McKay
7/17 Layne Rippy