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October 2019Periodical postage paid atRutland, Vermont .PUBLISHED FOR THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF GRACE CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, RUTLAND, VERMONTOctober 6 to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofRobert N. Caird, Olive Caird, and their daughtersMary F. Caird and Virginia Caird Ludwigby Randy and Bonnie Kelly.October 13 to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofRoger Johnson by his wife Betsy.October 20 to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofClaire Lennon, Barbara Kirk-Elkin’s mother, by her family.The Church Spire will be illuminatedOctober 6 to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofNiko Lane-Karnas by Jill and Charles Lane.Grace Congregational United Church of Christ8 Court Street, Rutland, Vermont 05701Web site: www.gracechurchvt.orge-mail: graceucc@gracechurchvt.orgTel. (802)775-4301 Fax. (802)747-3288The Star (USPS 518-900) is published by GraceCongregational United Church of Christ in Rutland,Vermont 05701. Periodical postage paid at Rutland,Vermont . Postmaster: Send change of address to:(If you would like to have a flower memorial, please contactDavid Hazen: 483.2337/peren@aol.com).Vol. 64 No. 2No. 2Grace Church MemorialsThe Sanctuary andChapel Flower MemorialsOctober 27 to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofDorothy S. and Newell B. Lee.October 2019Vol. 64October 13 to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofArthur E. Crowley by Pat and Morris Tucker.October 20 to the Glory of God.October 27 to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofSteven Gaiko by his family.****If you would like to have the Church Spire lit incelebration or in the memory of a loved one please contact theChurch Office (775.4301). The cost for this is 20.Please remember to keepyour pledge current.If you have any questions, please contact BethWolven (775.4301, beth@gracechurchvt.org).Worship at Grace this FallIt’s a Wonder-full Life!Spiritual practice feeds that part of ourselves that is oriented towardserenity, harmony, truth, compassion, gratitude, love and joy. Butthese are not always words we use to describe the role of money in our lives. In the classic film, “It’sa Wonderful Life,” a crisis of money creates vastly diverse reactions from several characters that canhold up a mirror to our own relationships with money. In this four week series, we will “look”squarely in the face of our money issues in compassionate ways that can offer more depth of meaning,healing, and wholeness and a whole new “outlook” on what constitutes a wonder-full life.October 6Looking with GratitudeWorld Communion SundayBev Anderson, preachingOctober 20 Stewardship SundayHealing Prayer Service in worshipRev. Robert Boutwell, preachingOctober 13Neighbors in Need offering receivedBev Anderson, preachingOctober 27Fourth Sunday Welcome Table DinnerWith Thanks We are grateful for the notes,gifts, visits, and conversationsfrom many of you within thecongregation and community.We have been blessed tohave been your pastors, andKyle, Emma, and Tyler havebeen blessed with a churchfamily to nurture, care for,and challenge them. We lookforward to hearing about allthat God has in store for you!Blessings and love,John and TracyFarewell totheWeatherhoggsOn Sunday, Sept. 8,Grace Churchcelebrated 15 years ofdynamic ministry withJohn and Tracy astheir call to thechurch was dissolved.John and Tracy willmove on to other opportunities while remaining in thecommunity where they have raised Kyle, Emma, and Tyler.Hundreds gathered to thank them and wish them well at acommunion worship service and reception.
A NOTE FROM THE COUNCILWe in the Church Council want to keepeveryone of Grace Church’s family up to dateregarding events ongoing in our church. Wecontinue to be very busy and are fully engaged onseveral fronts.First, the Council’s diaconate members haveformed a sub-committee called the Committeeon Pastoral Leadership. Its members are Ruthand Richard Westfall, Diane Chartrand, BarbaraKirk-Elkin, and David and Carolyn Hazen. Theircharge is to discuss and identify pulpit ministersfor the time being and to name an interimminister search committee. It is commonpractice that, in order to find a good fit interim,we as a church collectively go through a processof discerning what it is we are looking for.Secondly, it is important to engage as manypeople as possible in honest open dialogue aboutwhere we are and where we are headed as achurch. To that end, a small group gathered tobegin this process on September 16th. Thediscussion was honest and heart felt. The groupfelt that we are just beginning this process andare planning to include as many church membersas possible, including getting help from theVermont Conference. All action options are onthe table with many ideas shared.Finally, a personal note. I am optimistic that wecan see our way to a future where Grace Churchwill continue to be a place of love andunderstanding, recognizing that humans will behuman, but like families that deal with differentpoints of view, we can remain in a lovingcollection of folks who commonly believe in Godand His teachings and in Jesus His loving son.Greg Ellis,Council ChairNEWS FROM THE CONFERENCESouthwest Association Fall MeetingOctober 13, 2:00 — 5:00 PMSecond Congregational Church of Bennington“All ministers with standing in the SouthwestAssociation and four delegates from eachmember church are hereby warned and all otherinterested persons are invited, to be present onSunday, October 13, 2019 at the Fall Meetingof the Southwest Association within the VermontConference. The meeting will receive reports ofofficers and committees of the Association; adopta budget and set the Per Capita rate for 2020;and conduct . Other appropriate business ”- from the Southwest Association of the VT ConferenceThe meeting also features anAssociation Book Study ofBarbara Brown Taylor’s book,Holy Envy, sponsored by theSWA Committee on Witness& Mission.Stop the Bleed TrainingStop the Bleed is one of the nation’s largestpublic health campaigns designed to encouragebystanders to become trained and empoweredto help in a bleeding emergency beforeprofessional help arrives.The Property Committee has arranged fortwo, one-hour trainings at Grace Church:Thursday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. and Tuesday,Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. All are invited andencouraged to attend.Please contact KitWallace (775.4301; kit@gracechurchvt.org) to signup.Page 2 - The StarPage 15 - The Star
Grace Church Youth and Family MinistryYouth News for OctoberOct. 6 – 5-7 p.m. Brainstorm for the coming year. Taco Bar!Oct. 13 – 5-7 p.m. A normal SundayOct. 20 – 5-7 p.m. Cookie MailingOct. 27 – 5 p.m. Come help serve the Fourth Sunday DinnerSunday October 27: Bagels and Bibles!9:00 a.m.Everyone is invited to join us for a bagels and fruit breakfastcelebrating Bible Sunday! Join us on Sunday, October 27 as we gatherin Fellowship Hall for bagels at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Preschool Bible Presentation andother activities.Do you have a special Bible that has significant meaning for you and your family? Do you have theBible you were given as a child? Everyone is encouraged to bring a Bible that has special meaning forthem. We will also have a display of Bibles that have significant meaning for Grace Church. All areinvited!Preschool Bible Presentation (part of the Bagels and Bibles Festivities)9:15 a.m.Children in the Preschool church school class and their families are encouraged to join us at 9:15 a.m.in Fellowship Hall for a presentation of a Bible especially geared toward pre-schoolers. We arelooking forward to this exciting day!Second Grade Bible PresentationDuring the 10 a.m. Sanctuary Worship ServiceOn Sunday, October 27th, all second graders and their parents are encouraged to attend worship sothat all second graders can receive The Children’s Illustrated Bible during the 10 a.m. Sanctuary service.Church School Reminders for ParentsIf you have not yet registered your child for Church School and/or Children’s Choir,please do so. Every child from the Crib Room through 6th grade needs to have aregistration form completed. Look for forms in each classroom, Fellowship Hall, and inthe Church Office.Page 14 - The StarHealing Ministry By Rev. Bob BoutwellGrace Church offers the powerful Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ with the Rev.Bob Boutwell. We have a Healing Prayer Service on the second Sunday of eachmonth in the Chapel at 11:25 AM following the regular worship service. At thisservice persons who need prayer are invited to come forward to receive the layingon of hands, healing prayers, and the anointing with oil by the pastor and deacons ofthe church. This is a sacramental-like ordinance by which people are offeredblessings, cleansing of the soul, forgiveness of sins and healing of physical, mental, spiritual, andrelational ailments. At these services, we have been blessed to receive many miracles of healing inanswer to our prayers.In Genesis 1: 26, God said, "Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness." In1:27,"Male and female he created them.” In 2:24, "Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother andclings to his wife and they become one flesh." Together in marriage the husband and wife are blessedwith children to form a family. In an article in Spirituality and Health magazine, Paul Sutherland writesabout how important the husband /father is for the spiritual health of the children. Children needfathers. According to the American Psychological Association, the absence of a father can result inchildren who are bullies, who lack social skills, get lower grades in school, and have lower self esteem.This in turn often results in drug abuse, alcoholism, jail, and divorce for the father-deprived child.Dads express love, interact with the children, and play differently than mothers do. Boys and girlsneed both their mothers and fathers. Both styles of parenting make for a healthy balance. Throughhealing prayer Jesus can repair a broken relationship and the Holy Spirit can restore the health of asick marriage and repair an incomplete family.In October, the Healing Prayer Service will take place not after worship on the second Sundaybut during worship at the 10 a.m. Sanctuary service on October 20. Members of thecongregation will be urged to come forward to receive healing prayers by Rev. Boutwell and deacons.The Rev. Boutwell is also in his office at the church every Wednesday between 9 and 11:30 AM forChristian Healing Prayers and consultations. No appointment is necessary. You may contact him bytelephone at 773.3057, by email at revrbtwl@myfairpoint.net, or at bob@gracechurchvt.org.Support in Your Time of NeedDuring this period of pastoral transition at Grace Church, the Visitation Ministrywants you to know that you will not be forgotten! If you or someone you knowis in the hospital or otherwise incapacitated and would like a visit, please contactthe Office (775-4301) or our Visitation Ministry — Marty Barclay (775–1076) orDee Bort (775-3830). Please also let us know if it is OK to let others know ofyour situation.Caring for one another is what we do!Page 3 - The Star
Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord.WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAYOCTOBER 6 AT 10 AMJoin us as the choirs of Grace Church celebrate diversity, andexplore world-wide musical styles. We welcome Kristin Cimonettito direct the Sanctuary Choir in their offerings of Native American and African anthems. TheChildren’s Choir also offers songs from South America, and drummer Yahaya Kamate returns toGrace Church to add upbeat and exciting rhythms to worship.BENEFIT CONCERT—OCTOBER 6 AT 4 PM (SEE P. 5)VERMONT AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS BRANDON ORGAN CRAWLOCTOBER 13 FROM 3 PMJoin four local organists (including Alastair! as they demonstrate four church organs in Brandon.CHAMPLAIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA - OCTOBER 20 AT 4 PMGrace Church welcomes the Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra and their director, Matthew LaRocca,as part of the CPO’s Fall Season. Tickets will be sold at the door for 15 (general), 10 (seniors) and 5 (students). The program will include George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Copeland’s Rodeo andWilliam Grant Still’s Wood Notes.A CELEBRATION OF LIVES FOR ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAYNOVEMBER 3 AT 7 PMPlease join the Grace Sanctuary Choir and the Castleton University Chorale foran evening of Celebration of Life. Under the direction of Dr Sherrill Blodget, thechoirs will offer Gwyneth Walker’s song cycle, Songs of Faith, for choir, soloists,organ and brass. We will remember those who have died through music, poetryand prayer.HARVEST DINNER — NOVEMBER 9 SAVE THE DATE!Please join us for the Grace Church Harvest Dinner—a traditionalturkey dinner with all the trimmings—with entertainment provided bythe Grace Church singing waiters. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Ticketsare on sale beginning September 23 and are available from the ChurchOffice: 15/adult, 8/child, 4 and under free.See you there to celebrate being a community during the season of harvest and sharing!Page 4 - The StarWomen at Grace ChurchSeeking Knitters!Material Aids Sewing GroupWe would love to have youjoin us to knit and crochetPrayer Shawls. A PrayerShawl is a gift to someone, to “wrap” them inprayers and bring them comfort, love andstrength. Many blessings and prayers are knittedand crocheted into each shawl as it is made andlater blessed during a worship service.Please consider joining us on Wednesday,October 9 at 9:30 a.m. We have yarn, needlesand patterns or bring your own. Want to learn come, and we will teach you!To learn more please contact the Church Officeat 775.4301 or Marty Barclay at 775.1076.We are collecting items for the CWS school kits,which give children in impoverished schools,refugee camps, or other difficult settings some ofthe basic tools for learning. Needed for each bag: 6 wooden #2 pencils with erasers Hand-held pencil sharpener 1 box of 24 crayons 1 large pink type eraser 3 70-page spiral notebooks 1 pair child metal scissors (blunt nose) 1 12 inch ruler with inches and millimetersBoxes for these items are outside the Sanctuary.Join us if you like to sew! Our next meeting isTuesday, October 15. Questions? Call ArdenaAckerman (773.6435) or Helen Willis (773.2115).The FortnightlyCelebrating 140 years—founded by Julia Ripley DorrTHE FORTNIGHTLY will meet Thursday, October 17th in the Chapel at 2 p.m. SherriBirkheimer Rooker will discuss What’s Happening at the Chaffee Art Center, yourcenter for creativity! (Where it’s all about the arts ) Tea and sweets will then be servedin the Parlor. Contact Bonnie Kelly with questions or to arrange transportation (775.2249).Let’s Do Lunch!Listening for God Book DiscussionWe dn e s da y , Oct ober 3 01 1 :4 5 a .m . a t R oot sTh u rs da y , Oct obe r 1 0, 5 :3 0 P MPlan now to join us for an informal gathering andtime of fellowship. Call the Church Office byTuesday, October 29 so that reservations can bemade. All women and friends of Grace Churchare welcome to join us!Join us in the Parlor for a potluck anddiscussion. Bring a dish to share or just come!We will discuss Educated by Tara Westover.Books are available Sunday mornings or throughthe Office for 11. Any questions, contact(Janice Prindle (342.2924/ jlpen77@gmail.com).Page 13 - The Star
Update from the Property Committee Fall Clean Up Day—Saturday, November 2The Property Committee is planning a Fall Clean Up Day and we wouldlove to have you join us! On Saturday, November 2 between 9 a.m. andnoon, come for an hour, or stay the morning! We will be raking, pruning,weeding and hauling the leaves away. B.Y.O.R. - bring your own rake,work/garden gloves, and maybe a hot beverage if it is cold.Odd Jobs Need Doing - and you can help. The Property Committee is trying to save somebudgeted money to help Grace float our boat right now. Anything you can do to volunteer to helpwould be greatly appreciated. A few of the things that need doing are:Putting a new coat of paint on our exterior doorsScraping and painting the back of our exterior signs that list our pastorsContact the Church Office (775.4301) or Ken Willis (417.1943) if you can help. Thanks!Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord.MESSIAH REHEARSALS BEGINThe Rutland Area Chorus will present Handel’s Messiah on December 8at 3:30 and 7 p.m. All are invited to sing in this wonderful annualcelebration of the coming of the Messiah!Rehearsals are at Grace Church each Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. (one rehearsal may bemissed, if necessary), with a mandatory dress rehearsal on December 7 from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m.November 10, 2-4 p.m.December 1, 2-4 p.m.November 17, 2-4 p.m.December 7, 12:30-2:45 p.m.November 24, 2-4 p.m.Stay Tuned for info about how you might be able to help with the new Fellowship Hall floor.Wou l d y ou l i k e t o j oi n a Wor s h i p P l a n n i n g Te a m for A d v e n t ?Advent begins on December 1st, and we will be gathering a group of people toplan for Advent worship services. This is a short commitment opportunity tolook at the scripture readings and themes for each week and explore ways inwhich we can bring those to life through worship.To learn more or to be sure you are on the list,contact Kathy Taylor (772.7223/kathytaylor05701@yahoo.com).Women at Grace ChurchWomen’s Ministries to Meet October 24 at 4 PMAll women members and friends of Grace Church are warmly invited to come to aWomen’s Ministries planning meeting on Thursday, October 24 at 4 p.m. in the Parlor.Contact Sue Best to learn more: 775.5079 / dsjbest@comcast.net.Page 12 - The StarPage 5 - The Star
Grace Church Fall Rummage SaleIt’s time to clean out your closets @Thursday, October 3 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Friday, October 4 from 9 a.m. - Noon (Bag Sale)Donations: We will be accepting donations in Fellowship Hall on Monday through Wednesday,September 30-October 2, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. ONLY. We are looking forhousehold items, clothing (cleaned and wearable), small appliances (in good working condition),linens, jewelry, and children’s toys and games. No sharp knives, televisions or microwaves,please!Set-up and Sales Help Needed!Set-up help is needed to set up and sort Monday through Wednesday, Sept. 30-October 2.Sales help is needed on Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4Clean-up help is needed after the sale on Friday, October 4Please look for the sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall. For more information please contact Mary Doyle(772.7124) or Helen Willis (773.2115).One of the 5 for 5 Special Offerings:Neighbors in NeedSunday, October 13Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of theUCC that supports ministries of justice and compassionthroughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds supportthe Council for American Indian Ministry. Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC'sJustice and Witness Ministries to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, anddirect service projects.See the bulletin insert in the Sunday bulletin or check out www.ucc.org/nin.Flower and Church Spire MemorialsEach Sunday, our Sanctuary and Chapel are graced with flowers given in memory or inhonor of a loved one. Throughout the week, our stunning church spire is lit at night. If youwould like to give flowers or have the Church Spire lit in celebration or in memory of aloved one, please contact David Hazen for flowers (483.2337/ peren@aol.com) or theChurch Office for the spire (775.4301).Page 6 - The StarGrace Church Halloween Parade Floatat the Rutland Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 26Join us as we spread the word about the many ways Grace Churchhelps the community:We visit the sick. We feed the hungry. We sing for joy.Prayer Hope JoyThe future is NOW and it is a wonder!Our theme is GRACE CHURCH HAS HEART.We are inviting everyone, particularly the young, to march with us, to sing with us,and to work with us to help make this fun project actually happen.We also need CANDY to give out at the parade from our Halloween float!A box will be at the West Street entrance for donations of UNOPENED bagsof INDIVIDUALLY-wrapped candy before October 20. Thank you!To help or to learn more, contact any of the core planning group members: Barbara Densmore(barbaradensmore27@gmail.com), Bonnie Kelly (bck4237@hotmail.com), Dave Hoffenberg(deacondavehoff@gmail.com), Ann McFarren (annmcfarren@gmail.com), Lana and Fred Bates(batesx1@comcast.net), Mary Crowley (artandmarycrowley@comcast.net), Ken Willis (ken@gracechurchvt.org), Kelly Ladabouche (kelser52379@yahoo.com), Chris Thompson, or Alastair Stout(alastair@ gracechurchvt.org). A Century Well Lived!Alastair Stout, our talented Minister of Music,slipped across the pond a few weeks ago to join hisfamily in celebrating the 100th birthday ofhis grandmother, Hilda Stanworth.She was born on September 12, 1919!In keeping with her zest for life,the family celebrated at theBell Pub in Ramsbury, Wiltshire, UK!All our best wishes to the ever-young, Hilda Stanworth!Page 11 - The Star
Grace Church in the Wider CommunityCookie Mailing for College Students(& others away from home!)Sunday, October 20thMake Blankets for Detainees on the BorderMany of us at Grace have already started knitting, crocheting, quilting andtying fleece to make blankets to send to children in shelters and elsewhereat the Mexican/American border. Finished products will be collected at theSeptember 29 event, but keep working, because we can send more later.Making the blankets:Use cotton or synthetic fabrics so blankets are washable. Recommendedsizes are: 30”x40”, 36”x52”, or 50”x65”. However, any size will be accepted.Partners:We are working with Art Division, a non-profit organization which began The Blanket Project as a“craftivist” response to what is happening in the Southwest. They will be giving the blankets to BorderAngels, another volunteer non-profit to distribute to the children. While Art Division works primarilywith disadvantaged youth through visual arts, Border Angels advocates for human rights, humaneimmigration reform, and social justice with a special focus on issues related to the US-Mexican border.CALLING ALL COOKIE BAKERS! We need your help!The Youth Committee would like to let our college students know that their GraceChurch family is thinking of them with a care package of cookies and a card to be put together onSunday, October 20.Here is how you can help: Donate cookies bring bags with one dozen cookies per bag on or before Sunday, October 20.Bring as many bags as you like—we hope to be able to include 3 bags in each care package. Provide the address of a college student (or others away from home) who you think would liketo receive a box of cookies from their Grace Church family. (Email to kit@gracechurchvt.org) Make a card that will brighten the day of someone away from home. Contribute 3 towards the cost of supplies and postage for sending one package.Help us to reach out to those away from home and let them know that we are thinking about them!Questions: Contact Ellen Green @ 802-438-0010.Fourth Sunday Welcome Table DinnerVolunteer Opportunities ContinueHelp make a difference! Habitat Build Days! Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.—3 p.m.Work continues at the 120 Crescent Street site in Rutland. Volunteers are needed for all or part ofthat time. Visit www.rutlandhabitat.com or email Rutlandhabitat@gmail.com to learn more. Vermont Foodbank in Rutland, Mondays, 10 a.m.—NoonEvery Monday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon, volunteers are needed to help at the Vermont Foodbank.This fall we will be helping with the Backpack program. For more information or to register, go towww.vtfoodbank.volunteerhub.com. Art in the Park Volunteers neededWe are in the planning stages for the Chaffee Art Center's upcoming Fall Foliage Art inthe Park Festival on October 12 & 13 in the Main Street Park. A big part of oursuccess is the volunteers who help us tremendously for the show. Volunteers arewelcome for one hour, two hours, or whatever they are able to give. For moreinformation, email artinthepark@chaffeeartcenter.org.Page 10 - The StarSunday, October 27, 5:30 p.m.The Welcome Table Dinner is a free meal offered the 4th Sunday of eachMonth here at Grace Church thanks to the help of many volunteers.Volunteers are needed each month to: help to prepare foodbe a table hostdonate food & desserts help servehelp with clean-upcoordinate the mealTo volunteer or to learn more about coordinating a dinner,contact Tracey Marsh (558.5052/traceymvt1@gmail.com).Please remember to bring yourfood donations for theCommunity Cupboard onSunday, October 6!Help Grace Participate in BROC’s“Adopt a Shelf” Program!Groups commit to collecting a particular fooditem and help fill a shelf for the food program atBROC. They are currently in need of cereal.Bring cereal on Sundays to help fill the shelf!Page 7 - The Star
ON-GOING WEEKLYEVENTSSUNDAY8:30 Chapel Service9:00 Choir Rehearsal10:00 Sanctuary Service11:15 A Time of Fellowship11:45 Joyful Noise Choir RehearsalMONDAY8:00 AA5:30 AA6:45 Tintinnabula7:00 Boy ScoutsTUESDAY9:00 Yoga12:00 Staff Meeting5:00 AA Women’s Group6:00 Bereavement Support6:30 Wit’s End7:00 AA7:00 GAWEDNESDAY7:00 Prayer Group8:00 AA11:30 Men’s Luncheon12:00 AA4:00 Children’s Choir7:00 Sanctuary ChoirTHURSDAY12:00 AAFRIDAY8:00 AAAA- Alcoholics AnonymousGA - Gamblers AnonymousMONDAYSUNDAY9.30 Rummage Sale Set-UpTUESDAY10.1 Rummage Sale Set-Up7:00 Compassionate Friends10.6World Communion SundayFood Shelf Sunday4:00 Benefit Concert5:00 Youth Group10.13Neighbors in Need Offering10.710.89:30 Women’s Small Group5:30 Music Committee10.1410.159:00 Women’s Sewing Group11:30 Third Sunday lunch10.2110.229:30 Women’s Small Group1:00 Stop the Bleed training4:00 Champlain Philharmonic5:00 Youth GroupCookie Mailing10.27 Bible Sunday9:00 Bagels and Bibles5:00 Youth Group5:30 Welcome Table DinnerPage 8 - The Star10.97:00 Prayer Group9:00 Healing Ministry OfficeOpen9:30 Bible Study9:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry10.167:00 Prayer Group9:00 Healing Ministry OfficeOpen9:30 Bible Study4:00 Children’s Choir6:00 TTBB Chorale7:00 Sanctuary Choir5:00 Youth Group5:15 Finance Committee10.2810.29THURSDAYFRIDAY10.2 Rummage Sale Set-Up 10.310.47:00 Prayer Group6:00—9:00 PM8:30 Property Committee9:00 Healing Ministry OfficeOpen9:30 Bible Study5:00 Stop the Bleed training4:00 Children’s Choir6:00 Diaconate Sub-Committees6:00 TTBB Choir6:30 Diaconate7:00 Sanctuary Choir4:00 Children’s Choir6:00 SSAA Choir7:00 Sanctuary Choir2:00 Southwest AssociationAnnual meeting(Bennington)10.20 Stewardship SundayEqual Exchange SalesHealing Service in ag Sale!10.1210:00 Art in the Park5:30 Listening for God bookDiscussion6:00 Church Council10.1710.1810.1910.2510.2611:00 Red Cross Blood Drive2:00 The Fortnightly10.237:00 Prayer Group9:00 Healing Ministry OfficeOpen9:30 Bible Study4:00 Children’s Choir5:30 Midweek Dinner6:00 SSAA Choir7:00 Sanctuary Choir10.2410.307:00 Prayer Group9:00 Healing Ministry OfficeOpen9:30 Bible Study11:45 Let’s Do Lunch4:00 Children’s Choir6:00 TTBB Choir7:00 Sanctuary Choir10.31Rutland Halloween Parade4:00 Women’s Ministries6:00 Church CouncilPage 9 - The Star
Oct 10, 2019 · Page 2 - The Star We in the Church Council want to keep . charge is to discuss and identify pulpit ministers for the time being and to name an interim minister search committee. It is common practice that, in order to find a good fit interim, . Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, Holy Envy,
