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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 Pastor’s E-mail: [email protected]

Pastor’s Office Hours: 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday Email Address: Church @beaverucc.org or [email protected] Web Address: www.beaverucc.org Webmaster: Alice Clausing Newsletter Compiler: Bob Tobias Newsletter Contributors: Jeannette Papajcik Bob Papajcik

BEAVER CHURCH CHATTERBEAVER CHURCH CHATTERBEAVER CHURCH CHATTERBEAVER CHURCH CHATTER JANUARY 2009

THE PASTOR’S PEACE Advent is over and Christmas has come, alleluia. We have yet again celebrated the birth of our Savior, the great light that has come into our world. So how was your Christmas this year? Was it full of good times with family and friends? I am sure most of you are still recovering from large meals and visiting relatives. For some, however, this holiday was not a happy time. Many of us had mixed feelings during the Christ-mas season. There was some joy, but also sadness for those who are no longer with us, or for a Christmas that did not meet our expectations. Many this year likely had less under the tree than the year before. This mixture of joy and sadness is to be expected. We must remember that the season leading up to Christmas, Advent, was one of longing for change and longing to be freed from all that binds us. Jesus was the light that came into the dark-ness, and although Jesus was that light, there was also the “darkness” that cannot be ignored. We are saved in Christ and have grace given freely by God, but this does not mean that every difficulty and dark area of our life goes away in-stantly. Accepting God’s grace is often a process that can take time. Even Jesus the son of God was accepted by the world over time and not instantly. This is part of human na-ture, but the good news is that freedom is there if we want it. Christmas and our salvation is sometimes like opening a pre-sent where we instantly have what we long to be, but more often it is like decorating the Christmas tree. It is a process where little bits get added day by day, and over a period of time we become the fully decorated tree, the beautiful art-work of God’s creation. Sometime a light bulb might go out, or an ornament might fall off, but we strive to be better none the less. So as we continue into this new year, as we move on from the Christmas season, let us remember that the in-carnation of God was not just a one day event. The spirit of Christmas is something that we must hold onto for the whole year and our entire lives. The light has finally come, but how will you use it? I hope you use it to step into what God has called you to do. I hope you use it to share and spread the love of God. I hope you use it to overcome the darkness of the world. Let us hope together this new year, and look for a beauty that is not yet seen but possible together in Christ.

Peace and Blessings, Pastor Brian

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Pastor’s Peace

Prayer List

Church Service List

Church News and Events

Church Calendar


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Pray for our military and their family and friends. � Military families that are left be-

hind � Jim Garman—deployed to Iraq;

neighbor of the Rowlands � Richard Secrist—deployed to Iraq;

Theresa’s son � Sara Lyon—Army MP in Afghani-

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Elderly and ShutElderly and ShutElderly and ShutElderly and Shut----insinsinsins � Ruby Stewart � Wanda Scroggy (assisted living) � Charlie Brill

Our sympathy and prayers for those who have recently passed away. To the family of Olivia, Bill & Debbie Goessl’s 3 week old granddaughter. To the Montgomery family, Dave Coblentz’s brother-in-law and husband of Janet Coblentz Montgomery.

CARD MINISTRY Let Karen Davidson know about those with physical or emotional needs who would appreciate a card. She will place a card on the table for all to sign.

“Your signatures are priceless.”


Prayer ListPrayer ListPrayer ListPrayer List � Andrea Diviak—needs encouragement � Angie Puckett’s brother-in-law’s 2 year old niece � Ann Evans—friend of Karen, Marcie & Sandra � Arlene Velliquette � Austin Puckett � Barb Hawkins � Bertine Dolkowski—health concerns � Bob Mencer—Ruth Osborn’s daughter-in-law’s

dad � Bob Wolfe—rehabilitation after surgery, father of

Alice Clausing � Carl Cline—nephew of Ruth Osborn; cancer � Cathy White—aunt of Carole Hartman � Charles—Charmayne’s father � Charlotte—Charmayne’s sister � Charmaine—a friend of Jean Harshman � Colin—Julie Giffen’s nephew, health issues � Conner Puckett � Dale & Edna Mae Dietz � Dan—Pat Ferguson’s nephew, heart attack � Daniel Westbeld—friend of the Owens � Diane—neighbor of the Saddlers, heart block-

ages � Donna Miller—Jean Ali’s cousin, cancer � Ed Jacobson—Goessl's’ neighbor � Emily—Charmayne’s niece � Fay—friend of Judy DeDiemar � Fay Adams—friend of Judy Hudson � Fran Smith � Ginny Murrell—cousin of Jeannette and Donna � Jan Binegar—eye surgery � Jana—Donna Banks’ sister-in-law � Janice Luce—friend of Jessie White � Jeff—Jessie White’s nephew � Josh Myers � Joyce—Judy DeDiemar’s daughter, pregnancy

concerns—complete bed rest � Judd Powell—deployment early 2009 � Julia—Cathy Miller’s god-daughter � Kelly—friend of Puckett’s & Giffens � Larry Miller—heart concerns, Cathy Miller’s fa-

ther-in-law � Lisa—friend of the Owens family � Lisa—John Harshman’s daughter � Lois—Jessie White’s sister-in-law, kidney prob-

lems � Louie Lauricella—cancer, Don Parkison’s co-

worker at Tobias Funeral Home � Marcie Yannekis—broken bone above ankle � Margaret Puckett

� Mary Ann Lovell—friend of the Parki-sons

� Mike Rauch—serious health concerns � Missy Murakami—friend of Jean Ali � Neva—friend of Pat Ferguson � Nick & family—son and daughter-in-

law of the Goessls � Pat Downey � Pat Grimm � Ralph Steward—Ellen Coleman’s co-

worker’s son wounded in Iraq � Rhonda—Jean Ali’s friend-cancer � Ryan—student of Pat Ferguson � Sandra Koch—illness � Sharon Marshall � Sierra Diviak, Andria's daughter � Steve—friend of the Rauls; cancer � Theresa’s father, Joseph; also son

Richard � Tom Ferguson—At home recovering

from surgery

The names on the prayer list will remain for two or three months or until the crisis has passed. Then they’ll be removed to

make room for others’ needs. Please let Karen Davidson or Jeannette know if the person

still needs prayer.


Notes:

Welcomers act as church host providing visitors with directions and help to the nursery,

restrooms, etc... Ushers help with bulletins, greeting, and offering. Welcomers/Ushers responsibility sheet is posted behind

the foyer door on the bulletin board. Questions may be directed to Pastor Brian or Jeannette

Papajcik. Lay reader sign-up sheets are passed around during the year or you may sign up on the

bulletin board. Altar flowers sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board in the sound/coatroom. Cost is $20.00. You

can pay for these by putting a marked envelope in the offering plate. After the church service, the

flowers are yours to take home or send to a shut in.

Church Service ListChurch Service ListChurch Service ListChurch Service List

January 11-The Baptism of Christ

Scripture Genesis 1: 1-5 & Mark 1: 4-11

Usher Carl Puckett

Lay Reader Carl Puckett

Altar Flowers

Welcomers Front/Back

Timothy & Charmayne Davis

Alice Clausing

January 4-Communion Sunday

Scripture Jeremiah 31: 7-14 & John 1: 1-18

Usher Byron Kulander

Lay Reader Volunteer

Altar Flowers


Roger & Susan Saddler

Pat Ferguson

January 25

Scripture Psalm 62: 5-12& Mark 1: 14-20

Usher Tom Maloney

Lay Reader Carolyn Conner

Altar Flowers In honor of Austin Puckett’s

birthday


Bill & Carolyn Conner

Ellen Coleman

Stewardship Record Date Offering Attendance

Nov 30 $1209 49

Dec 7 $3370 60

Dec 14 $1576 60

Dec 21 $1950 60

Weekly Need $2,619.00

January 18

Scripture 1 Samuel 3: 1-20 & John 1: 43-51

Usher John Deal

Lay Reader Melissa Baumbarger

Altar Flowers Viola Matyas in celebration of her

birthday


Roy & Mary Owens

Karen Davidson

Donations to the Christmas auction amounted to $286.00. Thank you. A volunteer lay reader is needed for January 4th. Altar flower donations would be appreci-ated for Jan. 4 and Jan. 11. 2009 envelopes are in the front foyer.


Church News and EventsChurch News and EventsChurch News and EventsChurch News and Events

ADULT STUDY GROUP The adult study group will begin studying “Twelve Extraordinary Women” on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The first one begins on Tuesday, January 13th at 7:00 PM at the Papajcik’s. If you are interested in joining us, please let Jeannette know so we can order books. Thanks.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Our Sunday school has started with the new program. We now have classes during the church hour. The children stay in the worship service until the chil-dren’s moment has been completed, and then they all go to the upstairs class-rooms for their lessons. Bring all of your children to church. Nursery is still provided. We have a place for everyone.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL The Adult Sunday school class still meets in the lower level from 9:30 until 10:15

AM. Everyone is welcome to this Bible study led by Pastor Brian.

By Jeannette Papajcik

What a joy and what a special night! The kids did a super job of giving their gifts of music, drama and smiles to all. We had a great night in the Caribbean. Thank you to the kids for their efforts and many days of practices. You were and are AWESOME!! Thank you to Kristine Petrick for all her help with props, costumes and set up. Thank you to Bob and Eric Tobias for all of their help with the sound system and loading the narrative on the church laptop. Thank you to Bob Schoonover for his “surprise visit”. Thank you to Iryna Kar-pushyna for her piano accompaniment—and to Olena for her part in a piano duet. Thank you to Agnes Stanislo for making all of the gift bags that Santa filled for all of the children. Thank you to all of the parents for your support with getting your children to practices. And Many, Many thanks to Tom Rauls for all of his help. It is said that he is a cheese-head from Wisconsin – I think he’s really an angel from heaven. It takes a lot to make all of this work – I couldn’t have done it without everyone’s support. Thanks to all of you.

Clothing Donations Clothing donations continue throughout the year. This time is especially a time for coats,

hats, gloves and outer wear. If you have any clothing to donate, you may bring it to the

church sound room in the back of the sanctuary. Tom Maloney will see that they get to the

homeless and needy families. Thank you, Tom.


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Annual Meeting The Annual Congregational Meet-ing will be held after the worship service and a carry-in meal on January 25, 2009. Come for a great meal, see what was accom-plished the past year, and what is in store for 2009.

Consistory Nominating Committee

The consistory nominating com-mittee announces 3 positions available for the 2009 year. If you are interested, please contact John Deal or Bob Papajcik for de-tails and information.

DAUGHTER’S DINNER

Another reminder! On March 7th, Pat Freeze, Shelby Schoonover and Jean Ali plan to co- chair a "Daughter's Dinner". Mark your calendars. More information to follow.

FOOD FOR THE NEEDY

We delivered Thanksgiving food to 6 fami-lies. We provided Christmas for the same 6 families. Thank you for all of your support.

HANDBELL CHOIR NEEDS HANDS!

The handbell choir is in need of another warm body and dexterous hands! If you fit the “bell,” please come to the next practice on January 7 at 6:30 p.m. Come and learn something new—or refresh your talent if you’ve played before. You’ll find friendship, fellowship and fun. Everyone is invited. Mark Freeze, the director, has a saint’s patience.

Hayden Harrison, great-grandson of Jean Harshman. John Harsh-man is the grandfather. Ryan Lehman, son of Judy and Jeff Leh-man, grandson of Bob and Jeannette Papajcik.

Food Pantry

Our food pantry continues throughout the

year. Those staples may be left in the

Comfort room at the back of the sanctu-

ary. Thank you for your love and kindness

to support this project.


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