Christ United Church of Christ, 1414 Ligonier Street

Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650

Worship Services for June 2017 6/4 - Sunday Morning Worship, Holy Communion, 11:00 AM

6/11 - Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 AM

Congregational Meeting follows worship

6/18 - Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 AM, Father’s Day

6/25 - Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 AM

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome here.

June 2017

Concerns of the Congregation

Please pray for: Connie Baker, Rich Baker, Sr., Scott Barr, Bella and her family, Edith

Bridge, Lori Cramer, Isaac Deemer, George DiMatteo, Charlie Facemyer, Douglas Facemyer,

Allison Falana, Lois Feather, Mary Foster, the family of Bob George, August Heining, Becky

Jones, Thomas Kellner, Ava Klug, Zoe Klug, Nan Mattern, Joan Musick, Bob and Evelyn

Neighly, Betty Newman, Jean Noel, Walter Obstarczyk, Dottie Piper, Joyce Puzak, Louise

Quitko, Terri Selembo, Jean Sheffler, Laken Smith, Bob Stutzman, Russ Upholster, Robert

Williams (Carol Gerhard’s grandson), Reatha Young

We especially hold in prayer the family of Bob George,

who passed away on May 4, 2017

Praying the roll: Everyone on the church roster will have a turn at experiencing the comfort

and peace of intentional prayer. We are family . . . .and families pray for one another! Please

keep these families in your thoughts and prayers for the entire week.

Week of June 4

Edith and Eugene Bridge, Don Brinker, Lawrence Brinker

Week of June 11

Rev. Char and Larry Burch, Don and Amy Burd, Richard and Ruth Burns

Week of June 18

Randy and Tiffany Cagle and family, Lori Cramer,

Richard H. Crawford and Luke and Lindsay

Week of June 25

Richard and Mary Crawford, Ora Dalton

Communion Servers for June 4

Elder/Assistant … Sandy Gregory, Elena Sillaman

Deacons/Main Servers … Elena Sillaman, Dorthy Paulovich, Art Dira,

Jim O’Connor

Deacons/Auxillary Servers. . . Don Burd, Brian Musick

USHERS LIST - JUNE

June 4 - Jim and Elena Sillaman

June 11 - Mick Mattern and Judy Holden

June 18 - Rich Baker and Art Dira

June 25 - Sally Walker and Harvey Noel

GREETERS LIST - JUNE

June 4 - Rich and Marcie Baker

June 11 - Dorthy Paulovich, Bill Berkey

June 18 - Rich Baker, Art Dira

June 25 - Elena Sillaman, Dorthy Paulovich

FROM YOUR CONSISTORY PRESIDENT We, the Consistory, are continuing to be sure everything in the church runs

smoothly.

The Annual Congregational meeting will be held on June11 following the worship

service. All committee reports are due in the church office by May 31, so they are

available to the congregation by Sunday, June 4.

Nominations for consistory will be held as follows: Elder, Judy Holden;

Deacons, Loretta Staruk and Art Dira.

Shirley Musick will be graduating from the Penn West Academy for Ministry on

Friday, June 9. We would like to carpool from the church to go and support Shirley.

If you are interested in going, please let Rosella know.

Join us for a church outing to Jennerstown Mountain Playhouse on June 25 to

enjoy “Church Basement Ladies - The Last Potluck Supper.” Cost is $30. See

more information on page 9 of this newsletter.

As always, I am open to all suggestions and concerns. Please do not hesitate to call

if you are in need of pastoral care.

SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATE The Search Committee met on April 24. Additional documents relative to the

search process were distributed. One of the three candidates being considered for

the interim position informed the committee that he is in negotiations with a church

in Massachusetts. Video sermons from the two remaining candidates were viewed.

Reports of reference calls regarding said candidates were presented. Discussion re-

sulted in the decision to interview both candidates.

On May 9 the Search Committee conducted a phone interview with one candidate.

A profile from another candidate was distributed.

On May 16 the Search Committee was informed that the second interview candi-

date had accepted a position at another church. A video sermon from the most re-

cent candidate was viewed. After discussion it was decided to schedule personal

interviews with the remaining two candidates.

Stephanie Albaugh, Committee Chair

CELEBRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

June 4 - Rev. Richard Seigfried

June 11 - Rev. Wayne Sautter

June 18 - Rev. Robert McKie

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Sunday School for Children

May 21 concluded the Sunday School program until September.

Two volunteers with child clearances will be needed for one Sunday a

month to continue the program for the children. Is God calling you to share His

love with our children?

Vacation Bible School options

Trinity UCC in Greensburg: June 19 – 22, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Harvest Assembly in Derry: June 19 – 23, 6:00 – 8:30 PM

United Presbyterian in Latrobe: July 17 – 21, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Adult Sunday School is on hiatus until the fall.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study (10:00 AM) will begin a study of “The

Twelve Disciples” on May 31. All are welcome.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study (6:30 PM) will complete their study on

“Meeting the Spirit” on June 14 and will then be on hiatus for the summer.

They will resume on September 6 at 6:30 PM.

Christian Education Committee will meet on June 25 after the service.

PATRIOTIC INTERFAITH FOURTH OF JULY SERVICE

June 11, 2017

Latrobe Elementary School - 3:00 PM

Speaker SFC Matt Claycomb

Operation Troop Appreciation

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHIRLEY MUSICK AS SHE

GRADUATES FROM PENN WEST ACADEMY FOR MINISTRY

Shirley has completed her studies at the Penn West Acade-

my for Ministry where she was pursuing Licensed Ministry.

While at the academy Shirley has felt called by God to Or-

dained Ministry and will be pursuing an alternative path to

Ordination under the guidance of the Westmoreland Associ-

ation Committee on Ministry.

Shirley is currently serving Trinity UCC in Greensburg as a

student pastor and plans to continue in that capacity while

she continues toward Ordination.

Shirley is a lifelong member of Christ UCC and has been very active in serving in

various capacities. She has sung in the choir, taught Sunday School, directed

VBS, served as both deacon and elder of the consistory and has held several offic-

es as part of the consistory.

BE SURE TO JOIN US ON JUNE 11 as we honor Shirley Musick on her completion of classes at the Penn West Academy for Licensed Ministry. Refreshments will be served while we visit with Shirley after the congregational Meeting on June 11, 2017.

THE BIRTHDAY OF THE CHURCH

This year we will celebrate the birthday of the Church, Pentecost, on

June 4. Join us after worship service for cake and punch as we cele-

brate the day the Church was born and all the ways the Holy Spirit

transforms us and our Church.

CONTACT US Newsletter Editor, Loretta Staruk - cocoakitty2001@gmail.com

Church Secretary, Caryn Dettling

Church Email: christchurchucc@verizon.net

Church Office Phone: 724-537-4901

Christ UCC Website - www.ucclatrobe.org

Changing Seasons

The luscious greening of mountains and hills since Easter

Sunday has been the perfect backdrop to beginning the position as

music director at Christ UCC Church. Change is in the air, and all

things are new! I’m extremely grateful for the warm welcome from

the congregation and especially from the choir members who have worked so dil-

igently to offer anthems each Sunday morning. Thank you, all! It’s an honor to be

among and to serve you.

The celebration of Pentecost on June 4 will be the choir’s last Sunday to

sing at the worship service before a summer break, but we hope to introduce a

summer choir. On two Sundays – July 16 and August 13 – regular choir members

and any others in the congregation, young, old or in between, who wish to join in

are invited to come a little early to learn an easy anthem to be sung at worship

that day. No rehearsals beforehand, no robes, and everyone can return to the pews

to rejoin family after the anthem. It should be fun and a way to participate in the

choir, if however briefly. In addition, if anyone would like to offer special music

or know of someone who would, either sing a solo or play an instrument, please

let me know. Your music offerings will provide variety and, once again, a brief

but meaningful opportunity to contribute.

As the search for a new pastor at Christ Church begins, it’s my prayer and

hope that the music will be a cantus firmus to see the congregation through this

new season of examination and change.

WANT TO SING ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE HYMNS DURING

WORSHIP THIS SUMMER?

Drop a note in the offering plate with the title and hymn number and you may just

see it listed in the bulletin sometime soon.

THANK YOU TO ALL FOR

SUPPORTING ZOE The Klug family (Mickey, Stacey, Ava and

Zoe), Marcie and I would like to extend a

heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone for your

thoughts and prayers for baby Zoe during her

recent health issues. I am happy to report that

she is doing very well and making an incredi-

ble recovery. She just celebrated her 6 month

birthday on May 16, 2017.

Your generous giving and well wishes have strengthened our belief that there are

still good people in the world and has brought us closer to our faith and belief that

there is power in prayer.

Thank You, and God Bless You,

Rich Baker

LAY LIFE AND MISSION COMMITTEE The Lay Life Committee has chosen Back Bay Mission as our

mission for June. Back Bay Mission is a community ministry

of the United Church of Christ meeting the urgent needs of

those suffering from poverty and its effects while building

pathways to social justice. They lead the way in delivering ser-

vices, creating collaborative solutions, and transforming lives

through mission immersion experiences. Back Bay Mission

relies on the support of people across the United States and throughout the United

Church of Christ. Donations may be placed in the envelopes available on the ta-

ble in the Chapel and also in the Church pews. Thank you in advance for your

support.

GREATER LATROBE CARING PROGRAM

Each summer, the Lay Life and Mission Committee requests donations of sweat

shirts, sweat pants, shorts and t-shirts to restock supplies in local schools. The

schools require that these items be “logo” free or “plain.” Students, at times,

have an emergency need for clothing due to accidents of many types during the

school day. Monetary gifts are also welcome.

Bienvenue will meet on Wednesday, June 7 at 12:30

PM at Chef Dato’s Table, Route 217. All ladies of the

church are welcome to attend.

CHRIST CHURCH’S BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

The next book discussion will be held on Friday, June 9

at 11:00 AM. The selection is The Two-Family House by

Lynda Cohen Loigman. In a Brooklyn two-family brown-

stone, two babies are born minutes apart during a blizzard

in 1947. The mothers, Rose and Helen, raise their families

supporting one another and sharing a bond forged before

and during that winter night.

SOUP AND SALAD BAR

Soup is back by popular request! Of course, there will be

delicious salads and desserts too. Tell your friends and

plan to attend from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on June 14.

Price is $7.00 and tickets may be purchased at the door.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with Senior Food Distribution on

Tuesday, June 27 at 8:30 AM. Thanks so much for your help as always.

The men of the Church will be honored with a small gift on

Sunday, June 18. Encourage your fathers, sons, brothers and

friends to attend.

FLEA MARKET AND BOOK SALE - AUGUST 19 You may begin bringing flea market and book sale

items to Christ Church in June. It’s time to clean un-

used or unwanted items out of your bookshelves and storage area.

As in the past, we cannot accept clothing, text or reference books.

More details to come in the July/August newsletter.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Sunday, June 4 - Pentecost - the Birthday of the Church -

Remember to wear Red for this Celebration

Saturday and Sunday - June 9-10 Penn West

Conference Annual Meeting

Sunday, June 11 - Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting

Immediately following worship

Sunday, August 13 - Church Picnic at Legion Keener

Saturday, August 19 - Annual Book Sale and Flea market

8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES

The Last Potluck Supper Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship at the

Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown, PA on Sunday,

June 25. Show begins at 3. Tickets are $30.00 each.

Sign up in the Chapel.

The Church Basement Ladies are back in the very last install-

ment of the series. It’s 1979 and the parishioners are celebrating the Centennial of First

Cornucopia Lutheran. As the ladies work, memories of the past come to life. Travel

back to 1897 and meet Vivian’s grandmother, one of the founding members of the

church; see Karin as a newlywed, learning the politics of the kitchen; and be there

when Mavis first bursts through the swinging door. It’s 100 years of history in toe-

tapping song and dance with a serving of hot dish and egg coffee.

Inspired by the books of Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson, authors of the best-seller

“Growing Up Lutheran.” Additional contributions by Mark Brodin. Written by Greta Grosch,

MINISTERIUM FOOD ITEMS FOR JUNE

The Greater Latrobe Ministerium asks churches to donate items for the Food

Pantry distributions each month. For the month of June, salad dressing is

needed. Plastic bottles only. Thank you so much for your generosity. A box is

in the sanctuary to collect these items.

ARTICLES FOR THE JULY/AUGUST NEWSLETTER

ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Please send to cocoakitty2001@gmail.com or

give to Loretta Staruk. Thanks so much.

Strengthen The Church is a special mission offering

to reimagine and build the future of the UCC. Shared at the

conference and national levels, STC largely supports youth

ministries and full-time leaders for new churches in parts of the

country where the UCC voice has not been heard.

As God calls our congregations to be the "church" in new ways,

your generosity will plant new churches, awaken new ideas in existing churches and

develop the spiritual life in our youth and young adults. STC funds will also be used

to award grants to help congregations communicate the "God is still speaking," mes-

sage. Christ Church will receive the STC offering on Pentecost Sunday, June 4. 2017.

PENN WEST CONFERENCE ANNUAL MEETING

The Penn West Conference Annual Gathering and Meeting will be

held on June 9-10, 2017, at California University of Pennsylvania.

Join us in carpooling from the church to support Shirley Musick as

she graduates from the Penn West Academy for Ministry. If you

are interested in going please see Rosella Holzer.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE - HIPAA NOTICE

Please call the church office if you or a loved one has been hospitalized.

Because of new HIPAA regulations, we do not always receive calls from the hospital

when folks are admitted.

Please call the church office at 724-537-4901 or Rosella Holzer at

724-539-9755, extension 202 or at 724-537-8077 if you are hospitalized or need pastoral

care.

June 2017 Prayer Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Loving God, thank you for your faithfulness, day by day and season by season. Help us to trust you always in all circumstances and to be faithful in prayer each day. Amen.

1 Pray for students as the school year comes to an end.

2 Praise God for the amazing universe.

3 Thank God for storytellers, playwrights, and poets.

4 Thank God for our worship space.

5 Thank God for the fellowship of other Christians.

6 Pray for those who serve as our elected officials.

7 Thank God for music makers, those who compose and those who play.

8 Pray for those who are lonely.

9 Pray for those having marital difficulties.

10 Ask God for forgiveness for bad tempers and angry words.

11 Pray for those making their living on the sea.

12 Pray for those without a church home.

13 Thank God for those who make us laugh.

14 Pray for the health and well-being of all refugees.

15 Lift up all those in our community and throughout the world who are going to bed hungry.

16 Praise God for the beauty of the seasons.

17 Pray for public utility workers.

18 Happy Father’s Day! Pray for fathers and all men of the church.

19 Lift up women and men who have been impacted by incarceration.

20 Pray for those whose lives are paralyzed by fear.

21 First Day of Summer Pray for farmers and gardeners who grow our food

22 Thank God for wild flowers and the flowers we grow in our gardens.

23 Thank God for fruits, vegetables and all that we eat.

24 Pray for those who transport our food.

25 Remember former pastors and their families.

26 Pray for children without families.

27 Ask God to help you use your gifts in God’s service.

28 Pray the staff and clients of Life-Way Pregnancy.

29 Pray for families affected by suicide.

30 Thank God for writers, journalists, program makers and cameramen who enlarge our understanding.

June 2017 Church Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 7:00 PM Bell

Choir

Rehearsal

8:00 PM

Choir

Rehearsal

2

3

4 11:00 AM

Worship

Holy

Communion

PENTECOST

5

6:00 PM

GLCC Choir

6:30 PM Lay

Life and

Mission

6

7 10:00 AM Bible

Study

12:30 Bienvenue

at Chef Dato’s

6:30 PM Bible

Study

8

9 11:00 AM

Book

Discussion

Penn West

Conference

10

Penn West

Conference

11 11:00 AM

Worship

Congregational

Meeting

12

6:30 PM

Consistory

13

14 No 10:00 AM

bible study

11:00 AM –

2:00 PM Soup

and Salad Bar

6:30 PM Bible

Study

15

16

Deadline for

July/August

Newsletter

17

18 11:00 AM

Worship

Father’s Day

19

20

10:00 AM Bible

Study

22

23

24

25 11:00 AM

Worship

Christian Ed

meeting

follows

worship

26

27 8:30 AM

Senior Food

Distribution

28 10:00 AM Bible

Study

29

30

Mission Statement: To reflect Christ’s love in everything we do

Vision Statement: Not our will, but God’s