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Federated Church of Castleton PO Box 57 504 Main Street Castleton, VT 05735 802-468-5725 [email protected]
Summer 2011
The Rev. Robert Noble III
48 Chipmunk Crossing Drive Tinmouth, VT 05773
802-446-3575 (home) 802-558-2293 (cell)
S U C S , J 17
It is here! Vaca on Bible School starts next Sunday, the 17th, and the theme is “Shake it Up Café– Where Kids Carry Out God’s Recipe.” The chil‐dren will explore the Bible as an exci ng cookbook filled with recipes for living out God’s Word. VBS will run for five nights, Sunday through Thurs‐day and the hours are 6:00‐8:00pm. The registra on form is on page 7 and also available for download on the website.
E C T S , G C , R You are invited to a end an Ecclesias cal Council for John Sanborn. It will be held at Grace Church in Rutland at 3:00pm, this Sunday, July 10. John has been encouraged by the Southwest Associa on Commi ee on Church and Ministry to do something unique and “not just present” his ordina on pa‐per. John has elected to share his journey through several poems and related scripture texts. It should be a fascina ng me in examining John to be “fit for ordina on!”
C P P F ! On Sunday, July 24, beginning at 2:00pm, everyone is again invited to Rob and Holly's home on Tin‐mouth Pond for a potluck picnic and a ernoon of swimming, boa ng (kayaking, paddle boa ng, mo‐tor boa ng), fishing, tubing, relaxing, and enjoying each other’s company. Once again, Norm Williams will oversee the grilling of a "s ll to be determined meat.". We encourage a potluck of salads, appe zers, and desserts. The folks from the United Church of Benson (Holly's church) will also be coming, so it should be a great me of fellowship and fun. We will post direc ons on the website www.castletonchurch.org and they can be found in the sanc‐tuary.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO… 7/2 Rob Noble 7/4 George Taggart 7/5 Dianne Coltey, Aleda Du on & Olivia Andrews 7/6 Charles Shaffert 7/7 Barry Stoodley 7/9 Don Snyder, Stephanie Stoodley & Franklin Taggart 7/11 Alex Blackwood & Dana Sloan 7/12 Jim McGalliard 7/14 Be y Zahnleiter 7/15 Sally Beayon & Bob Spaulding 7/17 Beth Williams 7/20 Andrew McGalliard 7/23 Lori McKie 7/27 Cael Chris an 7/30 Vicki Ann Varga Sirak 8/4 Larry Douglass 8/6 Mary Ellen Douglass 8/8 Sara Grey 8/9 Todd Chris an 8/13 Dakota Harvey 8/14 Natasha Greene & David McKie 8/15 Steve Berry & Zach Whipple 8/16 Haili Sloan 8/17 Mike Alter & Kegan Tomasi 8/18 Gene Sumner 8/19 Dale Dimick 8/22 Pat Jones & Stanley Patch 8/24 Ken Ward 8/26 Sharon Snyder 8/28 Marianne Patch 8/29 Craig Anderson HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO… 7/1 Cindy & Craig Anderson 7/6 Martha & Sco Beayon 7/7 Holly & Rob Noble 7/16 Norma & Joe Will 8/2 Bob & Lori Spaulding 8/3 Kim & Richard Ramey 8/7 Cindy & Norm Williams 8/15 Dianne & Richard Coltey 8/16 Bob & Florence Boutwell 8/16 Charles & Elizabeth Shaffert 8/26 Todd & Heather Chris an 8/27 Don & Cathy Baker
Family News
Congratulations to our Graduates
8th Grade Ryan Andrews Caleb Larson
Danielle McLaughlin MacKinley Tomasi
High School Joe Durfee
Kelley Dailey Natasha Greene
Tyler Grey Lorien Standard Cassidy Whipple
Birth Announcement
Emily Grace Williams was born on July 1 to Norman and Casey Williams. Grandparents are Norm and Cindy Williams.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
11:00 WORSHIP SERVICE (NURSERY AVAILABLE)
HOW TO CONTACT US
THE REV. ROBERT A. NOBLE, III, PASTOR [email protected] 802.446.3575 (HOME) THE REV. STEVEN E. BERRY, MINISTER OF DEVELOPMENT [email protected] 802.362.5738 (HOME) NATHANIEL DE YOUNG, ORGANIST & MUSIC DIRECTOR [email protected] TAMITHA HOWARD, DIRECTOR CHRISTIAN EDUCA-
TION [email protected] LOIS LADD, CUSTODIAN 802.468.5072 BEVERLY CARROLL, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY [email protected], 518.683.1287 FEDERATED CHURCH OF CASTLETON PO BOX 57, CASTLETON, VT 05735 OFFICE PHONE: 802.468.5725 OFFICE EMAIL: [email protected]
Traveling Light By Lynn Olcott
Power Up
“You are the light of the world.”
Matthew 5:14 The other day I came home to find my street blocked off with fire trucks. Half of a large tree had split loose from its trunk and fallen on several power lines, knocking out the whole street. My house was dim and still. No email. The phone was out. I couldn’t watch the news. The stove was cold. The refrigerator was dark inside. The clocks were blank.
It occurred to me that when I let myself drift out of touch with God, my life is like this—lonely, silent, dim and blank. I prayed, thanking God for the insight. I asked God to protect the men outside in elevator trucks who were sawing branches free and reconnecting wires. Eventually, the power came back on. I prayed again, grateful to have current restored.
God of all energies, hold me in your amazing light. Thank you. Amen.
LIBRARY NEWS
Once in awhile a book will provide a good story for group discussion. Daughters-in-Law, by Joanna Trollope, will leave the reader with the feeling of wanting to share thoughts with others. What happens to a family when one generation has to make way for the next? How do we move over and move on to a change in our role in the new fami-ly? Anthony and Rachel Brinkley welcome a third daughter-in-law to the family. They don't quite real-ize the profound shift that is to take place. Two daughters-in-law have not been able to resist Rachel's maternal control and then along comes Charlotte. I think you will find hope in the story's ending when everyone has learned what family love means all over again. Mothers and daughters-in-laws, find a comfortable place to read and enjoy. This is truly a story many of us have lived. Want to share your reflection? Charlene Baird
The Cookbook is Here!
I was pleased to see Shirley Beayon’s Chocolate Dipped Macaroon cookies (a favorite at coffee
hour) in the book and many other delicious recipes I can’t wait to try.
Copies will be available in the fellowship hall a er
the service . The price is $10.00 each. They make great gi s !
The new Federated Church
Cookbook is
Hot Off the Press!
OUR TIME, OUR TURN CAPITAL PROJECT DEDICATED
Rev. Noble On Sunday, July 19th, around seventy-five members and friends gathered in the sanc-tuary to worship God and dedicate the capital improvement project 2010-11, Our Time, Our Turn. The completed project included the Pipe Organ Renovation, a Three-Stop Lift, Sanctu-ary Restoration and Lighting, New Rear Entrance and Addition, Kitchen Entry and Elec-trical Improvements, Parking Lot, Expanded and Resurfaced Driveway, Steeple Light-ing, and Two ADA Approved Bathrooms. The worship service was highlighted with beautiful anthems, "Rejoice, the Lord is King," arranged by Joel Raney, and "Our Hope for Year to Come” by Ruth Elaine Schram. Both pieces were directed and prepared by our Organist and Music Director, Nathaniel De Young with organ, piano, and choir. The Handbell Choir participat-ed throughout "Rejoice, the Lord is King" and accompanied the choir in the Choral Response, "Go Now in Peace." As we dedicated the work accomplished over the last year and a half, at the same time, we rededicated our House of God that it may remind us ever that we shall worship God in spirit and truth.
Have you checked out the church’s webpage lately? I’ve added a new tab for videos. (www.castletonchurch.org/videos) If you missed the dedica on service on June 19 you can go to our website and watch and listen to the sermon (except for the first few minutes) and hear the bells and choir give the “Go Now In Peace” Choral Response. If you have any video of church events you want to share, let me know. I also have established a Facebook Page for Castleton Church and I’ll soon have a link to it on the church webpage.
Using the digital technology and social media tools is just one of the many ways to get word out about what is happening at Federated Church and le ng people know who we are and what we’re about. However, it will never replace old‐fashioned word of mouth, one‐on‐one invita ons, weekly announcements, and our weekly emails. So, if you are not ready to “jump in” and “like us” on Facebook, you will s ll get the informa on you need if you read the newsle er, the weekly emails and the bulle n announcements. By the way, if you have an email address and are not currently ge ng weekly church announcements via email and would like to, email me at the office ([email protected]) and ask to be added. Don’t worry, you won’t be overwhelmed by email‐usually just one per week unless there is a rare special an‐nouncement. ‐Bev
The Pipe Organ renovation (right) was dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of Whitney Burr, Grace Mildred Gra-ham, Bill & Elly M. Moesch, and Leva Seely. This beautiful new addition and entryway (below) houses a three stop lift (basement, ground, and sanctuary). The lift was dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of David R. Bales, John & Margaret Bales, Frances M. Chester, Claude & Sarah Fish Gibbs & descendants, and Jean Gibbs.
Mission News
Thank you to Vicki and Lois for making a meal and having dinner with the Dismas House residents and staff on June 15th.
Fair Haven Concerned Clothing Drive August 9thto the 11th. If you have clothes to donate you can drop them off at St. Mary’s school on Washington Street in Fair Haven on Sunday or Monday August 7th and 8th. Please note they are only accep ng dona ons on those two days. Anyone in need of clothing can shop on August 9th to the 11th (please see the poster in the narthex for more informa on). If anyone has clothes they would like to donate, but will not be able to drop them off please make arrangements with Tamra to have someone pick them up.
Planning is underway for the 11th Annual Fair Haven Area Crop Walk for Hunger. The walk is on Sunday, Sep‐tember 25th. We hope to have a group from our church par cipate in the walk. The walk will benefit Church World Services and our local food shelves in Fair Haven, Castleton and Poultney.
August 25th – Kick Off Rally for the Crop walk. Bert Marshall from Church World Services will give a presenta‐on on how the money received from our walk will be used to help people in need. The kickoff will be at Fair
Haven Congrega onal Church and it will begin at 5:30pm with a pot luck supper and the presenta on and pro‐gram is at 6:30pm. Enjoy the summer, The Mission Commi ee – Lois Ladd, Vicki Mulholland, Aleda Du on, Linda Garrison and Tamra Staudter
Dear Congregation and Staff, I just wanted to extend my thanks to the community at Federated Church of Cas-tleton for opening your doors to "HEAL" the Children Foundation, Inc. I thor-oughly enjoyed the potluck, fellowship and the time to share the story of our work. Thank you again. Peace, Jennifer Wright
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Federated Church of Castleton PO Box 57 504 Main Street Castleton VT 05735 Visit us at: http://www.castletonchurch.org
CHURCH SUPPER Cast leton Colonial Day
Baked Ham & Summer Salads Saturday, August 20, 5:00pm—6:30pm
On Saturday, August 20, in conjunction with Castleton Colonial Days, folks at the Federated Church of Castleton will be serving a ham and summer salad dinner. Serving will be continuous from 5:00 to 6:30. Why not invite a group of friends to fill a table? Make your own dinner party and let us do the work! Sounds like a win, win situation. Proceeds benefit the church Our Time, Our Turn campaign.