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The Scoop- September, 2015

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The Scoop! September, 2015

S

"Why 'Gay Games' ?”

St. John’s, Bem

United Church Of Christ

“…no matter who you

are or where you are

on life’s journey, you

are welcome here in

the United Church

of Christ…”

“…no matter who you

are or where you are

on life’s journey,

you are welcome here

in the United Church

of Christ…”

From the Pastor’s Keyboard… “NOLA”

August 29, 2015 was the date of our Fall Picnic. A fun time was had by all, as we worked together,

played together, ate together, and listened to some great music together. Quilts were sold, ice cream

was eaten, and all had a good time. It was a great day of Bem Church Family Fun.

August 29, 2015 was also another important date- one that was almost overlooked. It was the 10th

anniversary of Hurricane Katrina; the storm that ravaged New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) and many

other cities on the gulf coast. Biloxi, Mississippi, was another town devastated; and an important

UCC institution, Back Bay Mission, was totally destroyed.

Today, if you were to visit Back Bay Mission, you would find a different scene. Many new buildings

have been constructed since the 2005 devastation; new programs have been instituted; and a new life

and sense of mission is present. The community has rebuilt, with a focused vision as their guide. In

2009 the new campus was dedicated, and their mission work has grown ever since. Ten years later,

looking back on the devastation brought on by Katrina, this mission has come a long way. In fact,

some may even argue that they are better off now than they were before.

In our lives, there are often times of Katrina-like destruction. People betray us, loved ones die, jobs

end, fire destroys and families quarrel. Sometimes it is the changes life brings us that leave us feeling as

empty and barren as the campus of Back Bay Mission must have felt on August 30, 2005.

The lesson of Katrina, a lesson that is repeated over and over again in the Bible, is that if we have faith,

and a vision of who God calls us to be, we can always rebuild. We can emerge from even the most

desolate times in our lives and build a new understanding of who we are and to whom we belong. We

can always rededicate ourselves, refocus on God, and become better than we were before. This is our

call, this is our promise, this is our identity as God’s children.

No matter who you are, or what hurricanes blow through your life, You belong to God; and trusting on

the Promises of God, you can always rebuild, refocus, and renew. This week, say a prayer of

Thanksgiving for the work of Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS; and for all who are working towards

renewal. -Pastor Rick

St. John's, Bem United Church of Christ 1944 Bem Church Road; Owensville, MO 65066

Phone: 573.437.3698 Parsonage: 573.437.4776

Website: www.bemchurch.com

Pastor: Rev. Richard Oberle email: [email protected]

Secretary: Carole Dotson email: [email protected]

Organist: Jamie Weyrauch Custodian: Nancy Kohrmann

President: Vicki Branson Cemetery Sexton: Lee Kreter

Visual Arts Coordinator: Paula Shockley

http://www.bemchurch.com/

mailto:[email protected]



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OUR CHURCH’S WIDER MISSION- CHANGING LIVES IN NOLA

Written by Anthony Moujaes on www.ucc.org/news (edited)

Lives along the Gulf Coast changed forever on August 29, 2005. Ripping through the region, Hurricane

Katrina made landfall that day in Southeast Louisiana, and swept away houses and cars while floodwaters

lingered for weeks from Texas to Florida. One of the most deadly hurricanes in United States history and

the most destructive, Katrina claimed 1,833 lives and caused about $108 billion in total property damage,

while displacing hundreds of thousands of people. Now, at the 10-year anniversary of the storm, people

across the United Church of Christ are recalling the harrowing tales of grief, survival and recovery — and

how rebuilding and renewal was made possible by the entire denomination.

Thanks to more than $6.1 million in gifts for hurricane response, an amount that the Rev. Mary Schaller

Blaufuss labeled a "huge outpouring", the church remained engaged in the recovery effort, aiding the Gulf

Coast through the end of 2011 — past its commitment of five years.

"Our financial generosity was outstanding, even being a small church in the big picture, and it reinforced

long-term recovery," said Blaufuss, team leader for the UCC Global Sharing of Resources, the ministry

team that responds to natural disasters. A majority of the funds went toward rebuilding of homes, and also

supported things like local food banks, initial cost of repair to local churches, cost for long-term

volunteers and legal assistance.

Through UCC missions more than 6,750 people volunteered for the recovery effort in New Orleans alone,

working a total of 170,000 hours to clean out almost 850 houses and rebuild 110 homes. Blaufuss has

made more than a dozen visits to the region in her capacity working with disaster recovery volunteers. For

the first two years after Katrina, she visited the area "about every month or two."

"We were able to participate closely in the recovery of both areas, alongside Back Bay Mission in the

Gulf Coast, and in New Orleans, where we helped set up some recovery work there," Blaufuss said. "We

had volunteer groups in both places."

Back Bay Mission, a UCC ministry in Biloxi, Miss., serves the poor and marginalized in the Gulf Coast.

"Back Bay Mission had community relationships and transitioned easily into housing recovery," Blaufuss

said. "But in New Orleans, we had to build those relationships from scratch. Thankfully, were able to

involve our local churches — they hosted weekly meals for volunteer groups — and it was wonderful

hospitality and a time for local congregants to tell their stories of survival."

In Mississippi, before Back Bay Mission could begin assisting the relief and recovery effort, it had to

assess the destruction to its own campus, with seven of eight buildings destroyed and un-usable.

"Immediately after the hurricane, we had nothing at all. Our campus had been entirely destroyed," said

Chris Marlin-Warfield, church relations associate for Back Bay Mission. "Only one building was

salvageable and everything else had to be knocked down. Within that, we had people coming in for

mission trips in the coming weeks and now we had no place to put them, so we worked on managing that

aspect, and figuring out where they could work."

About 7,500 volunteers worked 240,000 hours, cleaning up both the campus and more than 150 homes in

the five years after the storm. It provided Back Bay with a new focus, shaping a ministry to launch

affordable housing initiatives to meet the needs of the community.

A decade later after Katrina, what are the lessons learned from the aftermath of the storm? Said Blaufuss,

"It reinforced our commitment to local communities in helping them decide how they should recover, and

listening to local voices so the outsiders can best assist in the recovery. It reminded us of the importance

of relationships."

(UCC Mission work in NOLA was made possible by contributions to OCWM)

http://www.ucc.org/news

http://www.history.com/topics/hurricane-katrina

http://www.ucc.org/ten_years_after_hurricane_katrina_an_open_letter_from_ucc_disaster_ministries


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SCRIPTURES FOR SEPTEMBER, 2015

These are the scripture readings and topics we will be exploring in worship during the

month of September. Read ahead! It is always more beneficial if you have read the

scriptures before Sunday morning!

9/6- Communion- Growing in Faith

“A Mother’s Faith”

“…Praise God, O my Soul!

I will praise God as long as I live:”

-Psalm 146:1-2

Psalter Lesson: Psalm 146

Epistle Lesson: James 2:1-8

Gospel Lesson: Mark 7:24-30

9/20- The First and the Last

“The Wisdom of Being Humble”

“…Happy are those who do not follow the

ways of the wicked…”- Psalm 1:1




9/13- Rally Day- Sunday School begins

“The Dangers of Being a Teacher”

“…Jesus said, “What will it profit them to

gain the whole world

and forfeit their life?”… –Mark 8:36

Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9



9/27- The Power of Community Prayer

“Community Prayer”

“…have salt in yourselves; and be at peace

with one another.”- Mark 9:50




SUNDAY SCHOOL- MAKE IT MATTER THIS YEAR! Over the past few years, as our cultural priorities have shifted, our children have lost out on something

special that was the bedrock of our upbringing- a consistent Sunday School education and the foundation

of faith that provides. The Bem Church Christian Education Committee has been working to put together

a program that will provide your child with the tools they need to build a beneficial relationship with God.

There is one thing missing- your child! This academic year, make it a priority to bring them to Sunday

School each week. We will have two primary classes: Pre-K through 2nd

grade, and 3-5 grade, as well as

one class for Middle and Senior High (6-12 grade) and an adult class. 9:00 is the time to get here on

Sundays for this great fall program! It all starts with Rally Day on September 13.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL IN SOFA ROOM Beginning September 20, a new Adult Sunday School Class will be meeting in the Sofa Room each

Sunday morning around 9:10 or so; casual discussion about issues of faith over coffee (and maybe

sometimes donuts). Topics will center around concerns of the gathered class members, and focus on

Biblical application. What does the Bible have to say to us today, and how can we utilize this Wisdom in

our lives? Come and be part of the discussion!

TRIP TO GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH- OCTOBER 2 Pastor Rick is organizing a trip to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church on Manchester Road in St. Louis

on Friday, October 2. We will meet at church at 9:00am (leave by 9:30) and travel (in a rented van) to the

church. We will have a Greek Lunch there around 11:15 or so and then tour the Sanctuary, hearing about

the Greek Orthodox Faith from one of the priests in residence. We will return home by 3:00pm. Costs

will be minimal, basically the expense of your lunch and the van rental divided by the number going. If

you are interested in going on this fun, faith-filled field trip, talk to Pastor Rick!


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YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE 2015-2016

The Bem Church Youth are looking forward to an active year of Fun, Fellowship, Worship and Service!

The 2015-2016 schedule is detailed below. Parents and grandparents, please encourage your youth to

participate in as many of these activities as possible. Our theme for this year is, “Getting Closer to God.”

Our youth participate in many activities and many social/sports groups; but our group has the unique

characteristic of bringing them closer to God. Each of our activities will focus on this aspect. This will

be a fun year of faith-formation; help your youth choose God!

August 23 12:00-4:00 Pool Party at Weyrauch House

August 23-September 13 Sell Butter Braids- Mission Trip Fundraiser

September 13 11:15-1:30 Lunch and kickball at Church after worship

October 11 11:15-1:30 Lunch and clean up highway after worship

October 16-17 Festival of Sharing Field Trip

October 30 5:00-10:00 Trip to Halloween Party

November 8 11:15-5:00 Lunch and trip to Lazertag after worship

November 15 11:00-1:00 Deer Hunter’s Chili Lunch Fundraiser (or burgers)

November 20-21 Conference Middle School Event at MoVal (6-8 Grades)

December 5 10:00-6:00 Salvation Army Bell Ringing

December 13 11:15-5:00 Trip to West County Mall- Scavenger Hunt

December 30 9:00-5:00 Mission Work at Food Pantry in St. Louis

January 10 11:15-1:30 Lunch and games at Church after worship

January 15-16 (MLK) Lock-in at church

January 24 11:15-5:00 Trip to SkyZone

February 7 11:15-1:00 Lunch and assemble Love Boxes after worship

February 13-15 Conference Youth Event at MoVal (9-12 Grades)

February 28 12:00-2:00 Bowling at Thunder Alley

March 13 11:00-5:00 Trip to Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis

March 25 7:00-12:00 Movie Night at Church/Stuff Easter Eggs

April 10 11:15-1:00 Lunch and games after worship-plan worship service for 4/17

April 17 10:00am Youth Lead Worship Service at Bem

April 23 8:00-1:00 Booth at Owensville Springfest- fundraiser

May 6-7 Retreat at Camp MoVal (7:00pm-5:00pm)

May 15 11:15-1:00 Lunch and Games after worship- plan picnic games

May 22 Go to River City Rascals Game

May 28 5:00-6:30 Organize/Lead Kids games at Picnic

June 9-11 Conference Annual Gathering

June 12-16 Mission Trip

Our first big event will be a gathering at church on September 13 (Rally Day) right after worship. We

will eat pizza, talk more about our plans for the year, and play games outside in the field/basketball court

area. Join us after worship for a fun day with the Bem Church Youth Group!

(The Bem Church Youth are selling Butter Braids thru September 13, a fundraiser to cover the expenses

of their activities throughout the year and their mission trip next summer. Buy yours today!)


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KEEP SAVING… “Best Choice” labels

“Box Tops for Education”

Used Ink jet cartridges Eyeglasses

Empty prescription bottles

Cancelled postage stamps

Campbell’s labels

There is a collection point for these in

the Sofa Room. These items help the

ministries of Bem Church!

STEWARDSHIP ON-LINE! E-giving is available at Bem Church! Not

everyone will want to participate, and that

is okay; but for those who do, this is a very

helpful way to be intentional about your

support of our shared mission and ministry

work, and a great benefit to cash-flow

issues that always are present in church

finances.

For more information, visit:

www.egive-usa.com;

Or talk to Pastor Rick, Carole, or a Church

Council Member.

BEM CHURCH OFFICE HOURS The Bem Church Office is closed on

Fridays. Carole is available (usually)

Monday through Thursday 9:00am-

2:00pm. Please leave a message if the

machine picks up- often we are here, just

away from the phone!

SEND JACOB A LETTER

Jacob Kohrmann has a new address, now that he is deployed to Southeast Asia. He would love to get mail from you! Send him a card at:

CPL Kohrmann, Jacob M. 3D AA BN B CO

Unit 10139

FPO-AP 96610-0139

BEM CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS Vicki Branson, President; Jeff Koepke, Vice President; Faye Howard, Secretary;

Jerry Nesslage, Treasurer; Dyana Glaser & Eric Kinman, Trustees;

Hester Tayloe, Pastor/Parish Relations Committee Representative

Rev. Richard Oberle, Pastor

We joyfully request your company at our upcoming wedding

Please join us as we create happy memories and fun with our beloved family and friends.

Julie Voss & Cody Peanick September 5th, 2015

- Exchange of Vows - Three O’clock in the Afternoon

3884 Homeyer Road, Owensville, MO 65066

Cake & Punch Reception to immediately follow

- Reception - Dinner at six o’clock in the evening

Isaiah’s Run Lake 3860 Homeyer Road,

Owensville, MO 65066

Lawn Games, Swimming, Campfire, S’mores, Dancing & More!

http://www.egive-usa.com/


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MEMBERSHIP CARE COMMITTEE– CARE NOTES

The Membership Care Committee has supplied Bem Church with Care Notes– leaflets on specific issues

of faith, loss, and other items FREE for you to pick up. They are located in the new Care Notes rack in

the Sofa Room (donated by Alan Kohrmann). Check out the leaflets and see if there is one that can help

you with life’s challenges!

CHURCH WEBSITE PHOTOS We are trying to include photos of Bem Church members on our new website; we need yours! Send a

photo of your family to Pastor Rick or Jeff Weyrauch via email, or submit a hard copy and we can scan it

in. Your photo will be on the member directory page; and can be updated at any time. This is a great

way to become an even closer, family church! Check out the website and submit your photo today!

Email photo to: [email protected] or to Pastor Rick: [email protected]

APPLE BUTTER DAYS It is Apple Butter time at Bem Church again! Apple Butter Days will be September 14-15-16 this year.

See Carole Dotson if you are willing to sell Apple Butter, or if you would like to purchase some. This is

a Cemetery Fundraiser- all profits to towards the upkeep of our church grounds and cemetery.

PINTS NEEDED- Donations of Pint Jars are always appreciated! Bring your donated pints up to church

or talk to Carole in the church office!

RALLY DAY- SEPTEMBER 13! SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS! All Children, Sunday School Teachers and parents are invited to church on Rally Day- Sunday,

September 13. Breakfast will be provided by the Christian Education Committee, served from 8:00-

9:00am. Breakfast choices will be bagels and cream cheese, donuts, fruit salad, milk and juice. After

breakfast, all young children will go upstairs and practice the songs and dances that were introduced

during this year’s Vacation Bible School. The older children and youth may help or join in the fun.

Later, after children’s time during worship, the children will perform the songs and dances to God’s

glory. Following worship, the Bem Church Youth will have lunch provided by parent volunteers, and

play kickball. Don’t miss church on Rally Day!

NAMI CLASSES IN OWENSVILLE NAMI Basics is a free, six-week education program for parents, foster parents, and other caregivers of

children and teens (ages 2-18) with challenging behaviors including ADHD, Major Depression, Bipolar

Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Childhood Schizophrenia. NAMI

Basics is an educational program that provides learning and practical insights for families that is taught by

parents who have lived similar experiences with their own children.

The classes will be led by Angie Wilka, a NAMI Basics Instructor, on Mondays from September 21-

October 26 from 6:00-8:30pm at the Owensville Historical Society. Each of the six classes has a distinct

topic. Registration is required; to register or find out more call Angie Wilka at 636.221.1020.

EASTERN ASSOCIATION FALL MEETING You are invited to participate in the Annual Fall Gathering of the Eastern Association of the Missouri

Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ. The Eastern Association Fall Gathering will

begin on Sunday, September 27 at 2:00pm at Zion/St. Paul, Bay. Supper will be served at 5:00pm.

As a member of one of the 55 congregations that make up the United Church of Christ in Eastern

Missouri, it is your privilege and pleasure to gather together with your partners in ministry for this annual

event. We hope you will avail yourself of this opportunity for education, worship, fellowship and food!

If you are interested in attending, talk to Pastor Rick for more information.



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CROP WALK- SEPTEMBER MISSION Indonesia- Aras Mendrofa used to be listless and often fell sick. Today, however, after multivitamins and

mineral supplements supplied by a Church World Services program, the 11-month old is active, has a

good appetite, and is at his ideal weight of 21 pounds.

Cambodia- While 1 in 6 people in the world don't have safe drinking water, in Cambodia those odds are

getting better thanks to Church World Services. They are providing the most appropriate, sustainable

solutions helps us to win the battle against waterborne diseases that cause diarrhea, the leading cause of

death for children in developing countries under the age of 5.

Vietnam- Nguyen Thi Tan is a rural villager who has learned innovative techniques to provide his family

with clean water. Now, thanks to Church World Services programs, instead of having unsafe drinking

water, their drinking water is clean and separated from household wastewater. Once black with pollution,

"the color of the water is much better," says Nguyen.

Kenya- Jennifer Sindiri joined a literacy class sponsored by Church World Services. Not only did the

mother of four learn to read and write, she developed business skills that helped her find a way to feed her

family- sustainably. She credits Church World Services with changing the lives of whole communities

through this program and "empowering me to be where I am."

Moldova- Church World Services helped Marcos and his brother Kosta have more food to eat for the

long term. Their family received a grant that helped them purchase chickens, which their father has

turned into their community's leading poultry supply despite economic depression.

Burkina Faso- Drought in this area means nearly 16 million people don't have enough food to eat or

water to drink. The Church World Services response teams help communities have emergency supplies

of food for today's needs, and the tools to handle future crises, such as drought- resistant varieties of crops

and resilient water supplies.

Serbia- This section of Europe experienced such gripping cold in 2012 that more than 800 people died.

Church World Services responded with blankets and other emergency aid. They work with the region's

most vulnerable people, supporting children's programs so they can build better lives for themselves

tomorrow, and live safely today.

Kentucky (USA)- When violent storms ravaged much of the US, Church World Services provided

cleanup buckets, blankets, tools and other kits to provide aid. Church World Services emergency

response specialists helped communities plan, fund and manage their own recovery, focusing on the most

vulnerable and least likely to receive other help.

In 2014, caring people in 2000 communities around the US joined together in 1434 CROP Hunger Walks

and similar events to help the work of Church World Services. Together, we raised $13.4 Million to help

end hunger around the world. 25% of the funds raised are kept local, shared with food pantries, soup

kitchens, community gardens and other hunger-fighting programs. (find out more at www.cropwalk.org)

The CROP Walk is the Bem Church Mission of the Month for September. We will be distributing

envelopes in worship all month long, signing people up for CROP. Pick up your envelope next Sunday,

and line up your supporters- walk for CROP!

Don’t want to walk? Come to the CROP Walk and Rock! There will be Rocking Chairs available for

CROP Rockers. Or, make a donation to a Bem Church CROP Walker to help support the cause.

(CROP Walk is October 4 at Buschmann Park)

Check out CROP website: www.cropwalk.org

http://www.cropwalk.org/


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SEPTEMBER SERVICE SCHEDULE Flowers: Jane Peanick

BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH-

9/2- Kelby Kinman; 9/3- Kim Oberle; 9/4- Tina Lenauer;

9/5- Michael Yamnitz, Kristie Zaccagnino; 9/6- Sharon Adkison, Sue Nesslage;

9/7- Zach Peters; 9/9- Chuck Idel, Drew West; 9/10- Kelsey Baxter, Garret West;

9/12- Kelly Oldfather; 9/14- Jackie Kohrmann;

9/15- Tina Wnuk, Amelia Ley, Patrick Thompson; 9/16- Annette Burton; 9/17- Janice Spurgeon;

9/18- Gladys Koepke, Shelby Oberle, Carlee Ann Mehrhoff; 9/19- Westin Kramme;

9/22- Danny Baxter; 9/24 Katie Havelka, Jessica Mittelhauser;

9/25-Wayne Buschmeyer, Drew Chapman; 9/29-Travis Kramme; 9/30- Michelle Kohrmann

…Happy Birthday!

ANNIVERSARIES THIS MONTH- 9/1- Nancy & Richard Carl; 9/7- Judene & Steve Hullinghoff;

9/8- Jane & Gary Peanick, Jackie & Matt Johnston; 9/13- Tammy & Danny Baxter;

9/17- Trisha & Patrick Mistler, Michelle & Nick Kohrmann;

9/20- Jessica & Chad Mittelhauser; 9/30- JoAnn & Ken Glaser …Happy Anniversary!

ATTENDANCE

May 3 74 June 7 83 July 5 72 August 2 70




May 31 80 August 30

Average: 89 Average: 75 Average: 70 Average: 75

Last Year: 96 Last Year: 86 Last Year: 73 Last Year: 70

Check Out the Bem Church Website: www.BemChurch.Com

Nursery Workers:

9/6: Crystal Blankenship

& Dana Chapman

9/13: April Farmer

& Brandi Lauth

9/20: Dyana Glaser

& Sue Nesslage

9/27: Amy Kinman

& Mary Chapman

Greeters:

The Jackie Mitchell &

Sonnie Dotson Families

The Betty Fletcher &

Ray Oldfather Families

The Pam Idel &

Debbie Adams Families

The Dan Lenauer &

Kris Altemeyer Families

Lay Reader:

Jackie Mitchell

Betty Fletcher

Debbie Adams

Dan Lenauer

Acolytes:

Emma Layman

& Wayde Smith

Abby Koepke

& Jay Copeland

Wayde Smith

& Raegan West

Trevor Martin

& Jay Copeland

http://www.bemchurch.com/


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BEM CHURCH FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

General Fund

Balance as of 7-15-15 $4940

Income: Offering $6546

Tower $609

VBS $95

Reimbursements $602

Total Income $7852

Expense: Budgeted items ($9958)


Legends Bank Money Market

Balance as of 8-15-15 $13,766

Memorial/Gift Fund


Cemetery Fund


Income: Envelopes $175

Expense: Mowing ($475)

Apple Butter ($34)


Cemetery Investment Funds

Balance as of 1-1-15 $138,039

CDs Balance $67,180

Rippeto Estate Funds $48,536

Money Market $19,361

Balance as of 8-15-15 $135,077

Special Offering Fund


Income:

Festival of Sharing $130

Blankets Plus $100

MoVal $44

INESIN $200

Agape Clinic $115

Food Bank $30

Total Income: $619

Disbursements: INESIN ($906)


Pairs and Spares


Youth Fellowship


Quilters


Expense: Supplies ($113)


Mission & Social Concerns


Income: Coffee/Tea Sales $65


Hospitality Committee


Hospitality Savings Account


Licklider VBS Fund

Balance as of 1-1-15 $18,353

Checking Account $473

United Church Funds $18,095

Balance as of 8-15-15 $18,568

Pastor's Housing Equity Fund



United Church Funds $7737


Rippeto Estate Mission Work Fund

(Invested with United Church Funds)

Balance as of 1-1-15 $87,064

Balance as of 8-15-15 $88,069

Scholarship Fund

Balance as of 1-1-15 $185,435

Scholarships 2015 ($5500)

United Church Funds $181,726


Balance as of 8-15-15 $181,818

Parsonage Building Project Account

(Expenses drawn from Rippeto Estate Funds)

Expenses as of 8-15-15 $94,100

Total budget for project: $100,000

(For information/balances/questions on other

Rippeto Estate Funds, or any other financial

questions, ask Carole in the church office!)

DON’T FORGET TO “LIKE” BEM CHURCH ON FACEBOOK!


St. John’s, Bem United Church of Christ- September 2015 Calendar

SUNDAY WORSHIP- 10:00am SUNDAY SCHOOL- 9:00am August 31 Community CROP Walk Organizing Meeting 7:00pm

September 2 Confirmation 5:00pm

September 3 Grape Country Cluster Meeting at Bethany, Berger 2:00pm

September 5 Voss/Peanick Wedding 3:00pm

September 8 Church Council Meeting 6:30pm

September 9 Confirmation 5:00pm

September 13 Rally Day! VBS Presentation in Worship 9:00/10:00

Bem Church Youth Group Fun Day at Church 11:00am-1:30pm

September 14-15 Apple Butter Cooking/Canning at Church 6:00am-2:00pm

September 16 Owensville/Rosebud Ministerial Alliance Meeting 10:30am

Membership Care Committee Meeting 4:00pm

Confirmation 5:00pm

September 17 Pastor Rick at Helping Hands Outreach Center 11:00am

September 18-19 Chiapas Mission BBQ at Wal-Mart 10:00am-3:00pm

September 19 Ruffner/Mantels Wedding 2:00pm

September 21 Mission Committee Meeting 6:30pm

September 25 Helping Hands Mobile Market at Memorial Park 10:00am

September 26 Bem Church Work Day at Camp MoVal (tentative)

September 27 Eastern Association Spring Meeting at Zion/St. Paul, Bay 2:00pm

October 2 Bem Church Field Trip to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 9:30am-3:00pm

October 4 World Communion Sunday 10:00am

CROP Walk 2:00pm

Gasconade County Bible Society Annual Meeting 7:00pm

Quilting Every Tuesday 9:00am-2:00pm; Bring Sack Lunch!

Quilting also Wednesday evenings at 5:00pm!

St. John's United Church of Christ

1944 Bem Church Road

Owensville, MO 65066

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