Andy Lang, the coordina-

tor of the Coalition for

LGBTQ rights for the na-

tional setting of the United

Church of Christ, will be

with us on Sunday, October

9 for worship and for an

afternoon workshop.

The workshop is struc-

tured for churches that

are already ONA church-

es and will focus on how

we continue to live into

an inclusive life together.

We hope as many folks

as possible can be a part

of these activities.

I N S I D E

T H I S I S S U E :

Pastor’s

Screen

2

Church

Council

3

News in

Brief

3

What the kids

say!

3

Volunteer

Schedule

4

September

Calendar

5

Angola City

Auction!

6

The Good News

A N G O L A , I N S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 6

S P E C I A L

P O I N T S O F I N -

T E R E S T :

Meditation will

continue on the

third Thursday of

each month. In

September we

will meet on

September 15 at

6 p.m. These

sessions are led

by Jeff Smith; all

are welcome!

Men’s Breakfast

meets at Mama’s

Place at 8:00 a.m.

on the first and

third Tuesday

mornings!

F I R S T C O N G R E G A T I O N A L U C C

ONA Workshop offered

On August 14, we welcomed six new

members into

our church fami-

ly! They include

JoAnn Lewis,

Spaghetti Dinner set for September 24 We will have a Spaghetti

Dinner Fundraiser from 5-7

p.m. on Saturday, September

24th.

The dinner will be in Fel-

lowship Hall and will be

served to those who pur-

chase tickets prior to the

event; the meal may also be

prepared for carry out by

calling 260-573-3577 prior to

pickup.

Cost for the dinner is $9

and tickets may be pur-

chased by contacting Deb

or Cec Fugate or Marty

Diller.

The dinner will feature

spaghetti with homemade

meat sauce! You won’t

want to miss it!

New members join our church family! Doug Drumm, Claudia & Rosie Camargo

and Carol Brooks & Jeannie Hetrick.

We are so glad they are now “officially” a

part of our church family!

P A G E 2

Pastor Judy Goodrow

From the Pastor’s Screen

T H E G O O D N E W S

"So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ." -Romans 10:17 NRSV

I am addicted to podcasts. I listen whenever I have time, and some-times when I don't. The hosts feel like friends. They're cheerful, entertaining and inviting. But that's not why I keep listening.

Podcasts expose real life, including painful moments. We hear stories about real people, like those who struggle to smile, or a woman whose mental illness caused her to pull out her eyelashes, or a blue-collar worker under such severe emotional distress that he forgot his own name. But that's not why I keep listening.

A good podcast includes the struggle, but it doesn't leave us there. The best episodes describe real people over-coming the odds. Listeners learn the power of a smile.

We learn that unconditional ac-

ceptance is far more effective than

trying to fix one another. We find out

how powerful our brains really are,

how resilient people can be, and how

resourceful we are. That's why I keep

listening.

We need to hear those positive messages - especially now, when the nightly news is so filled with sto-ries of violence, terror and political madness that we begin to feel hope-less. All that bad news provides a great opportunity for the Church.

Church can be one place where we hear a hopeful message. Faith grows when we hear the stories - not only the stories of old, but our own sto-ries. In church, we can share our worst moments and our greatest successes. We can share our God-sightings and our burdens. We speak of a God who loves us and shows us how to love one another; a God who encourages us to keep trying. Even if we forget our own names, this God remembers.

That's why we keep listening.

Judy Goodrow

This reflection was first published in the IK Conference’s Epistle. Judy is an ongoing contributor to the confer-ence’s Blog.

“In church we

can share our

worst

moments and

our greatest

successes.”

News in Brief

P A G E 3 F I R S T C O N G R E G A T I O N A L U C C

Out-of-the-Bible Study

Out-of-the-Bible Study will

resume meeting on Wednes-

day, September 7; we will con-

tinue the discussion of Marcus

Borg’s “The Last Week.”

Women In Black

Women in Black will stand on

Saturday, September 9 in front

of the courthouse.

Folk are invited to gather from

10-11 a.m. and stand in protest

of war and domestic violence.

WIB is an international move-

ment to end all forms of vio-

lence.

Write Tribe

Jennifer Decker will engage you

with writing “cues” on Satur-

day, September 9 at 11 a.m. at

Cahoots! Bring a notebook and

pen for Write Tribe!

Soup & Scripture

Pastors Deb or Judy will lead a

Soup & Scripture session at

Cahoots each Tuesday at 12

noon. Join us for a look at the

lectionary scriptures for the

next Sunday.

Friday Prayer Group

The Friday Morning Prayer

Group meets each Friday at 9

a.m. at Cahoots. All are wel-

come to be a part of this group.

The plan is to now create

health kits specific to the

needs of the women living at

the TLC house.

Christian Education: Num-

bers were low for Wacky

Wednesday this year so the

program may need to be

reevaluated before next

summer.

Trustees: Veryl put in a new

donated access door in the

Mason House garage. The

parking lot work is still being

bid. Video cameras are being

tested in various locations

before being permanently

Church Council met on

Sunday, August 14, and the

following items were among

those discussed/approved/

reported:

Treasurer: Income is below

budget YTD. In Balance Ac-

counting has been contacted

about doing payroll, bank

deposits and bill paying;

monthly cost would be $350.

Deacons: Health kits were

distributed to the Faith Com-

munity Health Clinic, Ca-

hoots and the church office.

Church Council highlights

“Six new

members

joined our

church in

August.”

Women’s Book

Study will meet

on September 12

& 26 to watch

videos and then

discuss “The

Bible and the

Qur’an: A

Comparative

Study.” Join us at

2 p.m. in Pastor

Deb’s office.

installed. A protocol will

be established for who

wears the panic buttons.

Welcoming: Six new

members joined the

church in August and

there are six more who

have expressed interest in

joining.

Next Meeting: Council will

meet on Sunday, Septem-

ber 11 following worship.

Submitted by JoAnn Lewis, Clerk

P A G E 4

Youth were asked which

disciple they followed in

their lives and why. Here are

their responses:

“I follow my sister because she

has an I-Phone.” -Taylor

“I follow my mom, dad, grand-

mas and Marley. I follow my

cousin, Marley, because she is a

free spirit and I’m inspired.” -

Adelle

“I follow my dad because he

shows me a lot of things .” -

Dylan

“ I look at God in my heart.” -

Brandon

“My mom. My dad. My grand-

mas. My sister. My cousins.” -

Max

September volunteers

Upcoming this fall

September Birthdays & Anniversaries 7 - Donna Daeger

14 - Gregory Burns

14 - Cathy French

17 - John Eddy

19 - Adam Garza

20 - Aaron Camargo

21 - Alida Frizzell

23 - Susan Myers

27 - Kristy Couch

27 - Claire Grandienard

27 - Lynn Syler

28 - John Behee

29 - Margaret Frazier

3 - Ralph & Peggy McDowell

16 - Alan & Marj Stoudinger

17 - Craig & Lisa Johnloz

18 - John & Cathy French

September 6 - Sunday school teacher training 6 p.m.

September 7 - Out-of-the-Bible study begins at 9 a.m.

September 18 - PULSE resumes

September 24 - Spaghetti Dinner

October 13 - Prayer Workshop

October 9 - Andy Lang’s ONA Workshop

October 15 - Canoe Trip

October 31 - Trunk or Treat 5-7 p.m. T H E G O O D N E W S

Date Liturgist Greeters Children's Sermon

Sep 04 Jim Harris Greg & Kathleen Burns Marj Lilley

Sep 11 Marj Lilley Norma Baker and Anne Eddy Vicki Harris

Sep 18 John French Marj Stoudinger & Grandkids Rita Lechleidner

Sep 25 Jim Simons Marty Diller Marj Lilley

Date Usher Refreshments Counter

Sep 04 Sue Myers Marty, Jeanine, Lauralee, Sally Dave Syler

Sep 11 Sue Myers Bonnie & Dave Snyder Marj Stoudinger

Sep 18 Jim Harris Lois & Jim McEntarfer Jim & Lynn Simons

Sep 25 Sue Myers Roger & Chris Krueckeberg Linda Driver

September Calendar

P A G E 5 F I R S T C O N G R E G A T I O N A L U C C

2 - Prayer meeting 9 a.m. Cahoots

4 - Worship 10 a.m.

5 - Labor Day - office closed

6 - Men’s Breakfast 8 a.m. Mama’s Place

6 - Soup & Scripture Noon Cahoots

6 - Sunday School meeting 6 p.m. classrooms

7 - Out of the Bible Study 9 a.m. Pastor’s office

7 - Bell & Chancel Choirs 5:45 and 7 p.m.

9 - Prayer meeting 9 a.m. Cahoots

10 - Women in Black 10 a.m. Courthouse

10 - Write Tribe 11 a.m. Cahoots

11 - Worship 10 a.m.

11 - Youth Sunday school 11:15 a.m.

11 - Council Meeting 11:30 a.m.

12 - Women’s book study 2 p.m. Pastor’s Office

13 - Soup & Scripture Noon Cahoots

14 - Out of the Bible Study 9 a.m. Pastor’s office

14 - Bell & Chancel Choirs 5:45 and 7 p.m.

15 - Centering Prayer 6 p.m. Sanctuary

16 - Prayer group 9 a.m. Cahoots

18 - Worship 10 a.m.

18 - Youth Sunday school 11:15 a.m.

18 - PULSE 11:30 a.m. Revisiting Transgender

20 - Men’s Breakfast 8 a.m. Mama’s Place

20 - Soup & Scripture Noon Cahoots

21 - Out of the Bible Study 9 a.m. Pastor’s office

21 - Cancer support group 2 p.m. Rita’s office

21 - Bell & Chancel Choirs 5:45 and 7 p.m.

23 - Prayer Group 9 a.m. Cahoots

24 - Spaghetti Dinner 5-7 p.m. Fellowship Hall

25 - Worship 10 a.m.

25 - Youth Sunday school 11:15 a.m.

26 - Women’s book study 2 p.m. Pastor’s office

27 - Soup & Scripture Noon Cahoots

28 - Out of the Bible Study 9 a.m. Pastor’s office

28 - Bell & Chancel Choirs 5:45 and 7 p.m.

30 - Prayer group 9 a.m. Cahoots

About the Community

Anonymous

questions for our

Sept. 18 PULSE

“Revisiting

Transgender”

conversation may

be submitted to

the church office

by September 16.

From the Prayer Chain

Thanks to all who donated to our health kit project! We were able to give 10 kits to Cahoots

and our office for distribution as well as 35 kits to the Faith Community Health Clinic. The kits

contain toothbrushes, full-size toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, hand towels,

comb, soap, and nail file. Thanks to all who assembled the kits, too!

Homebound … Maryellen Hays

In Nursing Homes … Mac McEntarfer (Northern Lakes)

We thank you for your word of governance; we do not want to be addressed by

dreams, breaks, or possibilities.

We most certainly do not want to be bearers of such dreams, breaks, or possibilities,

because we are mostly agents of steady equilibrium.

Nevertheless, we dare yearn for your word and occasionally utter it.

We thank you that we do not live in a world unaddressed.

We thank you that you are not a God unuttered.

So, we pledge, as we are able, to listen and to speak, being available for your word

that is full of grace and truth. - Walter Brueggemann, Prayers for a Privileged People

314 West Maumee Street

Angola, Indiana 46703

Phone: 260-665-9362

Fax: 260-668-1082

Email Office: info@angolaucc.org

Email Pastor Judy: kjgoodrow3kids@gmail.com

Email Pastor Deb: revdebdavis@aol.com

Web Site: www.angolaucc.org

First Congregational United Church of Christ,

as an inclusive and caring Christian community,

welcomes into its full life and ministry persons

of every race, ethnic background, gender iden-

tity and expression, sexual orientation, marital

status, criminal history and faith background.

As we serve those within our church family, the

community and the world in the name of Jesus

Christ, we celebrate each person’s uniqueness

and look forward to the gifts they bring to us.

God is still speaking,

Calendar

Marker

First Congregational

United Church of Christ

Marj Lilley bought some “old” chairs from the Brokaw Theater, Marty

Diller refurbished them in a coffee motif, and they will now be the Ca-

hoots donation to the city’s auction on Wednesday, September 21, during

the annual city Cruise-In. The proceeds from the auction will be used for

the city’s Christmas decorations! Thanks to Marty and Marj for being in

“cahoots” with this great fundraising idea!!