Faith United Church of Christ State College PA 16801 8142373904 Worship 1045 amAn Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ

WorksFaithMarch 2017

No matter who you are or where you are on lifersquos journey you are welcome here

ldquoFrom The Pastorrdquo on page 2ldquoConsistory Cornerrdquo on page 4ldquoCaring Networkrdquo on page 5ldquoChurch Schoolrdquo on page 6ldquoTrustee Updaterdquo on page 7ldquoFaith Happeningsrdquo on page 8ldquoJust for Grinsrdquo on page 10ldquoCommunity Eventsrdquo on page 11ldquoBirthdays Anniversaries amp Volunteersrdquo on page 13ldquoPrayersrdquo on page 14ldquoWorship Calendarrdquo on page 14

IN THIS ISSUE

Meet Pastor Bret Myers

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 2

Hello Faith UCC members and friends

Thank you for the warm welcome Irsquom delighted to be with you in ministry and am looking forward to all that we can do together here in State College and beyond As we transition from Epiphany to Lent there will be many opportunities for deepening our spirituality and faith while also building relationships We will have an Ash Wednesday Service on March 1st at 7 pm Please come and start the Lenten season off right

On March 19th Irsquom hoping to have a special ldquoAmistadrdquo Sunday commemorating our UCC heritagersquos stance against slav-ery in the 1800rsquos with a dramatic 1st person rendering of Sengbe Piehrsquos story the leader of the Amistad captives We will likely have a playing of the movie ldquoAmistadrdquo a night or two beforehand to help prepare you for that worship service It is a powerful movie that connects us to our past as churches in our ancestor denomination helped to free the slaves who were aboard the ship La Amistad It reminds us of the courage and conviction for people of faith to live out their values in creating justice where justice was too regularly being denied It may serve as inspiration in how we can live out our own commitment for justice in our nation and time If you can assist with video projection snacks drinks advertising etc please tell me how you are willing to help By the way if anyone has andor plays hand drums (bongos etc) please let me know ASAP This is a movie and a worship experience you wonrsquot soon forget Got friends or know students who donrsquot like to come to church This will be the exception to the rule

On March 26th we will collect one of the UCC Special Offerings One Great Hour of Sharing The monies for this mis-sion offering will go to help provide immediate response to future disasters within our own nation and around the world So often monies are collected after a tragedy takes place and it takes time for those funds to be used as effectively as they could be One Great Hour of Sharing helps to reserve funds for worthy causes where people are in dire need It has helped with the relief from tornadoes hurricanes tsunamis and other natural disasters It has also helped those who are displaced from their homes for political social or widespread economic reasons Please give generously

During Holy Week we will experience the emotional and spiritual rollercoaster that was Jesusrsquo last week of earthly life Palm Sunday will be April 9th We will then have a Maundy Thursday service at 7 pm on April 13th recalling Jesus gathering his disciples for a Seder meal that was his last supper and the events that played out that evening Good Friday April 14th we do ecumenically and more details on the time and place will be forthcoming Easter is a celebration of the resiliency of the life and values expressed by Jesus in a way in which we exclaim ldquoChrist is Risenrdquo and declare the resurrection power that transforms us all These are powerful times of sacred fellowship and I hope that you can attend all or as many as possible of these extra worship opportunities

continued on Page 3

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I am looking forward to meeting with each of you as we engage in this intentional interim period that can inspire and bless Faith UCC As Irsquom trying to settle in and get accustomed to being your new interim pastor there are several things Irsquod like to ask of you

Firstly please wear your name tags every Sunday This not only helps me but all others in the church and especially new attenders or members who may not know you well

Secondly please let me know how you are involved in the church presently and what you might like to do in the church ndash in worship in committee work and in programs and ministries of our church If you have good ideas about what the church could do programmatically or in service to our members the community or the world Irsquod love to hear these things as well If you are willing to head up something we are not doing that would be good for our ministries I want to know If you are willing to participate or help in something but not lead it I want to know that too I want us to all be as involved as wersquod like to be and perhaps even a little more than we think wersquod like to be Churches flourish in spirit and other ways when we all are willing to take part and be involved I want to make sure I know how you see yourself being involved and how I might encourage you in that

Thirdly if you know of someone (including yourself and your family) who needs to be called on Irsquod appreciate you letting me know that Each of you matter to me and to our church We need to take care of each other Lastly invite friends neighbors co-workers students and complete strangers to our church activities We need to stop being State Collegersquos ldquobest kept secretrdquo

Irsquom excited to be here and to work with you in doing great things at Faith UCC and in State College Rev Bret S Myers

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 4

CONSISTORY CORNERThis past month we honored the Rev Ann Graves for her services to our church as bridge pastor and we wel-comed the Rev Bret Myers as our interim pastor The Rev Bret Myers will help us explore who we are as a con-gregation so that when the search committee is looking at profiles for a settled Pastor they have a clear idea what to look for There is still a lot of work to be done but this time can be sacred time spent exploring our faith and getting to know each other better

Consistory has begun a media and technology group to update all our media and technology Chris Coble and Emily Reiss have agreed to head the group and will be looking for others to join them in their effort They will be updating and maintaining our Facebook page getting us set up with a new Web service and updating our database among other projects If you have a talent or interest in this area please talk with Chris or Emily

We are also looking for two more members for Consistory We meet the second Monday of each month at 530 PM Please speak to Tina Aumiller or Jaye Herrick if this is something you would like to consider

God is still speaking at Faith United Church of Christ Thank you all for your continued support through prayer

Tina AumillerJaye Herrick

X

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 5

CARING NETWORK

A True Story

A foul-smelling ill-mannered obese woman wanders into a chuch at worship She keeps coming sitting alone in a back pew sleeps and snores during the sermon and even occasionally lighting up a cigarette and grabs a handful of cookies during the fellowship hour

The church members and council agonize over what to domdashwith her Finally one councilwoman steps up ldquoIrsquoll take her onrdquo Leaving the pew shersquos occupied for 25 yearsshe moves in next to the problematic guest She greets her kindly (holding her nose) helps her with the liturgy and hymnal and sings with her tut-tuts when she reaches for her cigarettes introduces her to others and limits her to three cookies

Surprise The ldquouglyrdquo visitor begins to disvoer herself as a valued loved human being cleaning up her act showing interest in others shaking hands with eye contact eventually brings newly-made friends from the group home next to the church her social worker call the pastor extolling the positive changes in her patient saying ldquoYours is an exceptional churchrdquo

May we so live to gain the reputation ldquoFaith is an exceptional churchrdquo

Told by Erica Wimber Avena of East Lyme Connecticutt and retold here by Ernie Hawk for FaithWorks newsletter

We are thankful for our Caring Leaders here at Faith UCC Keeping connected and caring for each other is a gift Our leaders are Edna Bicehouse Jane Childs Sue Doran Jean Frank June Irvin Rev Ernie Hawk Dr Jim and Sally Welsh and Mary Jane Wild If you have any questions about the Caring Network please call me at 814-777-0339 or email me at sandy99onemaincom Thank you

Sandy Miller Coordinator

X

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 2

Hello Faith UCC members and friends

Thank you for the warm welcome Irsquom delighted to be with you in ministry and am looking forward to all that we can do together here in State College and beyond As we transition from Epiphany to Lent there will be many opportunities for deepening our spirituality and faith while also building relationships We will have an Ash Wednesday Service on March 1st at 7 pm Please come and start the Lenten season off right

On March 19th Irsquom hoping to have a special ldquoAmistadrdquo Sunday commemorating our UCC heritagersquos stance against slav-ery in the 1800rsquos with a dramatic 1st person rendering of Sengbe Piehrsquos story the leader of the Amistad captives We will likely have a playing of the movie ldquoAmistadrdquo a night or two beforehand to help prepare you for that worship service It is a powerful movie that connects us to our past as churches in our ancestor denomination helped to free the slaves who were aboard the ship La Amistad It reminds us of the courage and conviction for people of faith to live out their values in creating justice where justice was too regularly being denied It may serve as inspiration in how we can live out our own commitment for justice in our nation and time If you can assist with video projection snacks drinks advertising etc please tell me how you are willing to help By the way if anyone has andor plays hand drums (bongos etc) please let me know ASAP This is a movie and a worship experience you wonrsquot soon forget Got friends or know students who donrsquot like to come to church This will be the exception to the rule

On March 26th we will collect one of the UCC Special Offerings One Great Hour of Sharing The monies for this mis-sion offering will go to help provide immediate response to future disasters within our own nation and around the world So often monies are collected after a tragedy takes place and it takes time for those funds to be used as effectively as they could be One Great Hour of Sharing helps to reserve funds for worthy causes where people are in dire need It has helped with the relief from tornadoes hurricanes tsunamis and other natural disasters It has also helped those who are displaced from their homes for political social or widespread economic reasons Please give generously

During Holy Week we will experience the emotional and spiritual rollercoaster that was Jesusrsquo last week of earthly life Palm Sunday will be April 9th We will then have a Maundy Thursday service at 7 pm on April 13th recalling Jesus gathering his disciples for a Seder meal that was his last supper and the events that played out that evening Good Friday April 14th we do ecumenically and more details on the time and place will be forthcoming Easter is a celebration of the resiliency of the life and values expressed by Jesus in a way in which we exclaim ldquoChrist is Risenrdquo and declare the resurrection power that transforms us all These are powerful times of sacred fellowship and I hope that you can attend all or as many as possible of these extra worship opportunities

continued on Page 3

X

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 3

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 X

I am looking forward to meeting with each of you as we engage in this intentional interim period that can inspire and bless Faith UCC As Irsquom trying to settle in and get accustomed to being your new interim pastor there are several things Irsquod like to ask of you

Firstly please wear your name tags every Sunday This not only helps me but all others in the church and especially new attenders or members who may not know you well

Secondly please let me know how you are involved in the church presently and what you might like to do in the church ndash in worship in committee work and in programs and ministries of our church If you have good ideas about what the church could do programmatically or in service to our members the community or the world Irsquod love to hear these things as well If you are willing to head up something we are not doing that would be good for our ministries I want to know If you are willing to participate or help in something but not lead it I want to know that too I want us to all be as involved as wersquod like to be and perhaps even a little more than we think wersquod like to be Churches flourish in spirit and other ways when we all are willing to take part and be involved I want to make sure I know how you see yourself being involved and how I might encourage you in that

Thirdly if you know of someone (including yourself and your family) who needs to be called on Irsquod appreciate you letting me know that Each of you matter to me and to our church We need to take care of each other Lastly invite friends neighbors co-workers students and complete strangers to our church activities We need to stop being State Collegersquos ldquobest kept secretrdquo

Irsquom excited to be here and to work with you in doing great things at Faith UCC and in State College Rev Bret S Myers

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 4

CONSISTORY CORNERThis past month we honored the Rev Ann Graves for her services to our church as bridge pastor and we wel-comed the Rev Bret Myers as our interim pastor The Rev Bret Myers will help us explore who we are as a con-gregation so that when the search committee is looking at profiles for a settled Pastor they have a clear idea what to look for There is still a lot of work to be done but this time can be sacred time spent exploring our faith and getting to know each other better

Consistory has begun a media and technology group to update all our media and technology Chris Coble and Emily Reiss have agreed to head the group and will be looking for others to join them in their effort They will be updating and maintaining our Facebook page getting us set up with a new Web service and updating our database among other projects If you have a talent or interest in this area please talk with Chris or Emily

We are also looking for two more members for Consistory We meet the second Monday of each month at 530 PM Please speak to Tina Aumiller or Jaye Herrick if this is something you would like to consider

God is still speaking at Faith United Church of Christ Thank you all for your continued support through prayer

Tina AumillerJaye Herrick

X

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 5

CARING NETWORK

A True Story

A foul-smelling ill-mannered obese woman wanders into a chuch at worship She keeps coming sitting alone in a back pew sleeps and snores during the sermon and even occasionally lighting up a cigarette and grabs a handful of cookies during the fellowship hour

The church members and council agonize over what to domdashwith her Finally one councilwoman steps up ldquoIrsquoll take her onrdquo Leaving the pew shersquos occupied for 25 yearsshe moves in next to the problematic guest She greets her kindly (holding her nose) helps her with the liturgy and hymnal and sings with her tut-tuts when she reaches for her cigarettes introduces her to others and limits her to three cookies

Surprise The ldquouglyrdquo visitor begins to disvoer herself as a valued loved human being cleaning up her act showing interest in others shaking hands with eye contact eventually brings newly-made friends from the group home next to the church her social worker call the pastor extolling the positive changes in her patient saying ldquoYours is an exceptional churchrdquo

May we so live to gain the reputation ldquoFaith is an exceptional churchrdquo

Told by Erica Wimber Avena of East Lyme Connecticutt and retold here by Ernie Hawk for FaithWorks newsletter

We are thankful for our Caring Leaders here at Faith UCC Keeping connected and caring for each other is a gift Our leaders are Edna Bicehouse Jane Childs Sue Doran Jean Frank June Irvin Rev Ernie Hawk Dr Jim and Sally Welsh and Mary Jane Wild If you have any questions about the Caring Network please call me at 814-777-0339 or email me at sandy99onemaincom Thank you

Sandy Miller Coordinator

X

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 3

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 X

I am looking forward to meeting with each of you as we engage in this intentional interim period that can inspire and bless Faith UCC As Irsquom trying to settle in and get accustomed to being your new interim pastor there are several things Irsquod like to ask of you

Firstly please wear your name tags every Sunday This not only helps me but all others in the church and especially new attenders or members who may not know you well

Secondly please let me know how you are involved in the church presently and what you might like to do in the church ndash in worship in committee work and in programs and ministries of our church If you have good ideas about what the church could do programmatically or in service to our members the community or the world Irsquod love to hear these things as well If you are willing to head up something we are not doing that would be good for our ministries I want to know If you are willing to participate or help in something but not lead it I want to know that too I want us to all be as involved as wersquod like to be and perhaps even a little more than we think wersquod like to be Churches flourish in spirit and other ways when we all are willing to take part and be involved I want to make sure I know how you see yourself being involved and how I might encourage you in that

Thirdly if you know of someone (including yourself and your family) who needs to be called on Irsquod appreciate you letting me know that Each of you matter to me and to our church We need to take care of each other Lastly invite friends neighbors co-workers students and complete strangers to our church activities We need to stop being State Collegersquos ldquobest kept secretrdquo

Irsquom excited to be here and to work with you in doing great things at Faith UCC and in State College Rev Bret S Myers

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 4

CONSISTORY CORNERThis past month we honored the Rev Ann Graves for her services to our church as bridge pastor and we wel-comed the Rev Bret Myers as our interim pastor The Rev Bret Myers will help us explore who we are as a con-gregation so that when the search committee is looking at profiles for a settled Pastor they have a clear idea what to look for There is still a lot of work to be done but this time can be sacred time spent exploring our faith and getting to know each other better

Consistory has begun a media and technology group to update all our media and technology Chris Coble and Emily Reiss have agreed to head the group and will be looking for others to join them in their effort They will be updating and maintaining our Facebook page getting us set up with a new Web service and updating our database among other projects If you have a talent or interest in this area please talk with Chris or Emily

We are also looking for two more members for Consistory We meet the second Monday of each month at 530 PM Please speak to Tina Aumiller or Jaye Herrick if this is something you would like to consider

God is still speaking at Faith United Church of Christ Thank you all for your continued support through prayer

Tina AumillerJaye Herrick

X

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 5

CARING NETWORK

A True Story

A foul-smelling ill-mannered obese woman wanders into a chuch at worship She keeps coming sitting alone in a back pew sleeps and snores during the sermon and even occasionally lighting up a cigarette and grabs a handful of cookies during the fellowship hour

The church members and council agonize over what to domdashwith her Finally one councilwoman steps up ldquoIrsquoll take her onrdquo Leaving the pew shersquos occupied for 25 yearsshe moves in next to the problematic guest She greets her kindly (holding her nose) helps her with the liturgy and hymnal and sings with her tut-tuts when she reaches for her cigarettes introduces her to others and limits her to three cookies

Surprise The ldquouglyrdquo visitor begins to disvoer herself as a valued loved human being cleaning up her act showing interest in others shaking hands with eye contact eventually brings newly-made friends from the group home next to the church her social worker call the pastor extolling the positive changes in her patient saying ldquoYours is an exceptional churchrdquo

May we so live to gain the reputation ldquoFaith is an exceptional churchrdquo

Told by Erica Wimber Avena of East Lyme Connecticutt and retold here by Ernie Hawk for FaithWorks newsletter

We are thankful for our Caring Leaders here at Faith UCC Keeping connected and caring for each other is a gift Our leaders are Edna Bicehouse Jane Childs Sue Doran Jean Frank June Irvin Rev Ernie Hawk Dr Jim and Sally Welsh and Mary Jane Wild If you have any questions about the Caring Network please call me at 814-777-0339 or email me at sandy99onemaincom Thank you

Sandy Miller Coordinator

X

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 4

CONSISTORY CORNERThis past month we honored the Rev Ann Graves for her services to our church as bridge pastor and we wel-comed the Rev Bret Myers as our interim pastor The Rev Bret Myers will help us explore who we are as a con-gregation so that when the search committee is looking at profiles for a settled Pastor they have a clear idea what to look for There is still a lot of work to be done but this time can be sacred time spent exploring our faith and getting to know each other better

Consistory has begun a media and technology group to update all our media and technology Chris Coble and Emily Reiss have agreed to head the group and will be looking for others to join them in their effort They will be updating and maintaining our Facebook page getting us set up with a new Web service and updating our database among other projects If you have a talent or interest in this area please talk with Chris or Emily

We are also looking for two more members for Consistory We meet the second Monday of each month at 530 PM Please speak to Tina Aumiller or Jaye Herrick if this is something you would like to consider

God is still speaking at Faith United Church of Christ Thank you all for your continued support through prayer

Tina AumillerJaye Herrick

X

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 5

CARING NETWORK

A True Story

A foul-smelling ill-mannered obese woman wanders into a chuch at worship She keeps coming sitting alone in a back pew sleeps and snores during the sermon and even occasionally lighting up a cigarette and grabs a handful of cookies during the fellowship hour

The church members and council agonize over what to domdashwith her Finally one councilwoman steps up ldquoIrsquoll take her onrdquo Leaving the pew shersquos occupied for 25 yearsshe moves in next to the problematic guest She greets her kindly (holding her nose) helps her with the liturgy and hymnal and sings with her tut-tuts when she reaches for her cigarettes introduces her to others and limits her to three cookies

Surprise The ldquouglyrdquo visitor begins to disvoer herself as a valued loved human being cleaning up her act showing interest in others shaking hands with eye contact eventually brings newly-made friends from the group home next to the church her social worker call the pastor extolling the positive changes in her patient saying ldquoYours is an exceptional churchrdquo

May we so live to gain the reputation ldquoFaith is an exceptional churchrdquo

Told by Erica Wimber Avena of East Lyme Connecticutt and retold here by Ernie Hawk for FaithWorks newsletter

We are thankful for our Caring Leaders here at Faith UCC Keeping connected and caring for each other is a gift Our leaders are Edna Bicehouse Jane Childs Sue Doran Jean Frank June Irvin Rev Ernie Hawk Dr Jim and Sally Welsh and Mary Jane Wild If you have any questions about the Caring Network please call me at 814-777-0339 or email me at sandy99onemaincom Thank you

Sandy Miller Coordinator

X

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 5

CARING NETWORK

A True Story

A foul-smelling ill-mannered obese woman wanders into a chuch at worship She keeps coming sitting alone in a back pew sleeps and snores during the sermon and even occasionally lighting up a cigarette and grabs a handful of cookies during the fellowship hour

The church members and council agonize over what to domdashwith her Finally one councilwoman steps up ldquoIrsquoll take her onrdquo Leaving the pew shersquos occupied for 25 yearsshe moves in next to the problematic guest She greets her kindly (holding her nose) helps her with the liturgy and hymnal and sings with her tut-tuts when she reaches for her cigarettes introduces her to others and limits her to three cookies

Surprise The ldquouglyrdquo visitor begins to disvoer herself as a valued loved human being cleaning up her act showing interest in others shaking hands with eye contact eventually brings newly-made friends from the group home next to the church her social worker call the pastor extolling the positive changes in her patient saying ldquoYours is an exceptional churchrdquo

May we so live to gain the reputation ldquoFaith is an exceptional churchrdquo

Told by Erica Wimber Avena of East Lyme Connecticutt and retold here by Ernie Hawk for FaithWorks newsletter

We are thankful for our Caring Leaders here at Faith UCC Keeping connected and caring for each other is a gift Our leaders are Edna Bicehouse Jane Childs Sue Doran Jean Frank June Irvin Rev Ernie Hawk Dr Jim and Sally Welsh and Mary Jane Wild If you have any questions about the Caring Network please call me at 814-777-0339 or email me at sandy99onemaincom Thank you

Sandy Miller Coordinator

X

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 6

Our March schedule looks like this

March 5 ndash Communion Sunday amp 1st Sunday of Lent ndash Parent Care Day March 12 ndash 2nd Sunday of Lent ldquoMeasuring Godrsquos Loverdquo John 31ndash17March 19 ndash 3rd Sunday of Lent ldquoThirst Quencherrdquo John 45ndash42March 26 ndash 4th Sunday of Lent ldquoTo God be the Gloryrdquo John 91-41

Lent is upon us --- the 40 day period of repentance and renewal before Easter Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (March 1) and ends with the Easter Service (April 16)

Lent is a time for prayer meditation and reflection giving us time to remember the Eas-ter story Christ lived and died to redeem the world from sin and renew and strengthen our lives through faith

In Church School during this time of Lent wersquoll be getting ready for Easter and its promises

-- Barb Chellman Church School Coordinator(bkcwmincaolcom)

To volunteer or for more information about either Church School or Nursery please contact

Barb Chellman bkcwmincaolcomJean Frank jeanfrank4gmailcom

All Children Are Welcome

CHURCH SCHOOL

Dear GodThank You for this journey with Your children Open our hearts that we may feel Your love You are with each of us when we are together and apart Amen

X

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 7

TRUSTEE UPDATE X

Our Trustee Ministry Team met on February 15 2017 We were graciously hosted by Clif and Linda Merchant in their home We were pleased to welcome Pastor Bret Myers to his first TMT meeting with us The team decided to have Clifton and me to again share the Chair and asked Barb to keep the minutes as Secretary

If you are in Downtown State College after dark please traverse College Avenue past Faith Church and checkout our cor-ner sign with new LED lighting The new lighting gives the sign a dramatic new look and at a reduced operating costWe have installed additional shelving in the Tech closet in Romig Hall and installed new ldquoParking Permitrdquo signs behind 310

TMT wants to thank Jim and Sally Welsh for updating restocking and clearly labeling our first aid kits on each level of Faith Church

Our next meeting will be Tuesday evening March 7 at 7 PM

lsquoTil next month Alva Chellman

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 8

FAITH HAPPENINGS MARCH SPECIAL OFFERINGOne Great Hour of SharingOne Great Hour is a Christian effort to empower provide water supply food and give relief from disastersLearn more at httponegreathourofsharingorg

Make checks payable to Faith UCC with ldquoOGHSrdquo noted in the memo line or use the special envelope on Sunday March 26th

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursdays at 700pm

March 2March 9March 16March 23

Out of the Cold

We are hosting OOTC3 overnight homeless guests here at Faith UCC through March 5th

While there is no longer an urgent need for volunteers this year please consider volunteering for this great cause next winter

Overnight hosts meals suppliesthere are all kinds of ways to pitch in

Put a reminder on your calendar today

Mark your calendars

Annual Church Picnic at Tudek ParkAugust 13th

Details to come

X

Pastor Ann wrote an article published in the CDT last month You can read it here httpwwwcentredailycomlivingliv-columns-blogsarticle129829654html

Habitat GCC is hosting its annual HouseWalk event on Sunday April 23 2017

As we work to better engage the local faith commu-nity in our efforts we wanted to send a quick ldquosave the daterdquo email as we know many of you begin planning your Spring activities now

The date for the 70th Annual Strawberry festivalis June 14th Romig Hall

Photos NeededFaithWorks is so much better with your photos

Please remember that ldquobiggerrdquo is better when it comes to these pics--use a camera

and not your phone unless you have an awesome camera

Phone pics are usually too small--when they are enlarged enough to be used the quality suffers

Contact Jeff in the office if you have questions

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 8

FAITH HAPPENINGS MARCH SPECIAL OFFERINGOne Great Hour of SharingOne Great Hour is a Christian effort to empower provide water supply food and give relief from disastersLearn more at httponegreathourofsharingorg

Make checks payable to Faith UCC with ldquoOGHSrdquo noted in the memo line or use the special envelope on Sunday March 26th

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursdays at 700pm

March 2March 9March 16March 23

Out of the Cold

We are hosting OOTC3 overnight homeless guests here at Faith UCC through March 5th

While there is no longer an urgent need for volunteers this year please consider volunteering for this great cause next winter

Overnight hosts meals suppliesthere are all kinds of ways to pitch in

Put a reminder on your calendar today

Mark your calendars

Annual Church Picnic at Tudek ParkAugust 13th

Details to come

X

Pastor Ann wrote an article published in the CDT last month You can read it here httpwwwcentredailycomlivingliv-columns-blogsarticle129829654html

Habitat GCC is hosting its annual HouseWalk event on Sunday April 23 2017

As we work to better engage the local faith commu-nity in our efforts we wanted to send a quick ldquosave the daterdquo email as we know many of you begin planning your Spring activities now

The date for the 70th Annual Strawberry festivalis June 14th Romig Hall

Photos NeededFaithWorks is so much better with your photos

Please remember that ldquobiggerrdquo is better when it comes to these pics--use a camera

and not your phone unless you have an awesome camera

Phone pics are usually too small--when they are enlarged enough to be used the quality suffers

Contact Jeff in the office if you have questions

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 9

FAITH HAPPENINGS CONTINUED X

A New Spiritual Discipline for Lent at Faith

Ever heard of Random Acts of Kindness Or how about Intentional Deeds of Compassion

So often during Lent people ldquogive uprdquo something as a spiritual dis-cipline But what if instead we decided to ldquoadd tordquo how we can do good in the world

During this season of Lent letrsquos commit ourselves to making our relationships kinder and more compassionate Wersquoll have a time during the worship starting with the 2nd Sunday of Lent through Easter (perhaps beyond if we like it) to share vignettes of good deeds that we witness others do andor that we are inspired to do

Wouldnrsquot it be great to hear some good news every Sunday We hope you will be looking for good deeds to share with your church family to help lift our spirits by the acts of loving-kindness you can tell us about

Thanks for your participation in showing how vital our church is in caring for others and making a positive difference in our wider community

Upcoming Laity Sundays

Have you ever wanted to be more a part of creating a worship service that will be meaningful for our congregation

If so you may have an opportunity (perhaps with others) to do so on May 21 andor July 2

Rev Myers will be attending church-related events on those Sundays and we are asking for people interested in creating and leading worship for those days

Please tell Rev Myers if you are interested in serving our church in this way

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 10

FAITH HAPPENINGS PCC SWIMMING POOL FUND PROGRESS REPORT (2817) We are absolutely thrilled to see the enthusiasm and wonderful support you are giving to the Hartman Center Pool To date we have received cash and promised support of over $5600000

Thank you You can still pay by credit card by going on line to wwwregonlinecomswimmingpoolfundraisingcampaign Dave BushnellHartman Center Advisory Committeewwwhartmancentercom

X

JUST FORQ Who do you talk to about all the rain

A Donrsquot worry I noah guy

Environmental Justice Workshop March 22-24 2017 at Hartman Center Conference and Retreat Center Milroy PA How can we take on the urgent challenges of environmental justice in our present time and place Using video discussions and hands-on learning opportunities this workshop will equip participants to mobilize their communities around local and global issues of environmental justice Materials are biblically based and centered on the deep issues of justice and the beloved community Local church leaders pastors educators seminary students and members of communities of faith beyond the UCC are all welcome to attend The event begins with dinner at 530 pm on Wednesday and concludes with lunch on Friday

bull Includes a field trip to Wild Goose Farm highlighting sustainability and community building along with Penn Garvin from the Susquehanna Valley Climate Action Network

bull Participants are expected to commit to the entire workshopbull in order to cover all subjects and build communitybull Cost $140 includes lodging meals and program expenses

Registration Deadline March 7 2017Cosponsored by the United Church of Christ Justice Witness Ministries and the Penn Central Conference of the United Church of Christ Green Justice Ministry Team

To register on line wwwregonlinecomenvironmentaljusticeworkshop1

Confirmation Retreat - March 31-April 2 2017 at Hartman Center

Hartman Center Golf Outing - May 13 2017

FaithWorks March 2017 Page 10

FAITH HAPPENINGS PCC SWIMMING POOL FUND PROGRESS REPORT (2817) We are absolutely thrilled to see the enthusiasm and wonderful support you are giving to the Hartman Center Pool To date we have received cash and promised support of over $5600000

Thank you You can still pay by credit card by going on line to wwwregonlinecomswimmingpoolfundraisingcampaign Dave BushnellHartman Center Advisory Committeewwwhartmancentercom

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JUST FORQ Who do you talk to about all the rain

A Donrsquot worry I noah guy

Environmental Justice Workshop March 22-24 2017 at Hartman Center Conference and Retreat Center Milroy PA How can we take on the urgent challenges of environmental justice in our present time and place Using video discussions and hands-on learning opportunities this workshop will equip participants to mobilize their communities around local and global issues of environmental justice Materials are biblically based and centered on the deep issues of justice and the beloved community Local church leaders pastors educators seminary students and members of communities of faith beyond the UCC are all welcome to attend The event begins with dinner at 530 pm on Wednesday and concludes with lunch on Friday

bull Includes a field trip to Wild Goose Farm highlighting sustainability and community building along with Penn Garvin from the Susquehanna Valley Climate Action Network

bull Participants are expected to commit to the entire workshopbull in order to cover all subjects and build communitybull Cost $140 includes lodging meals and program expenses

Registration Deadline March 7 2017Cosponsored by the United Church of Christ Justice Witness Ministries and the Penn Central Conference of the United Church of Christ Green Justice Ministry Team

To register on line wwwregonlinecomenvironmentaljusticeworkshop1

Confirmation Retreat - March 31-April 2 2017 at Hartman Center

Hartman Center Golf Outing - May 13 2017

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

PACCT Parents of Addicted Children Coming Together is a new program being offered by Community Help Centre providing education and support to parents struggling with the substance abuse of a grown child

It is a 4 week course that incorporates group discus-sion and opportunities for participants to interact with an emphasis on self-care and personal well-being

Topics include substance abuse addition recovery and relapse impacts on the family healthy behaviors and coping skills how to reduce enabling behaviors how to encourage sobriety in the home and treat-ment options and local resource information

Inquire or register by calling (814) 234-8222 A mod-est fee is required of participants who are able to pay

If you know a gay father with school age children please consider passing this information alongEmail link GayFatherResearchgmailcom

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Give Kids A Smile amp Vision for the FutureSponsored by Centre Volunteers In Medicine (CVIM) this event will pro-

vide free dental care vision care and hearing screenings to uninsured children in Centre County

Details amp sign up forms are in the church office Or con-tact Kristi Mattzela at CVIM 8142314043

Life After Loss Sup-port GroupSt Johnrsquos UCC mdash 218 N Church Street Boalsburg Life After Loss provides a supportive environ-ment where you can focus on your loss face the pain of it and set about to renew your life Recommended for those experiencing a loss by death that occurred at least 3 months prior to the first session Sessions will be held from 530mdash800 pm on the following Sundays in 2017 March 5 12 19 amp 26 April 2 amp 9 Participants are encouraged to attend all six classes to receive the most benefit If you must miss a session due to a prior commitment please still consider attending A light supper will be provided There is no charge for the classes Register by calling the Boalsburg church office at 466-7162 The sessions will be led by Kathryn Bainbridge MHS and Rev Dr Monica Ouellette

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FIRST INTERFAITH COFFEE HOUR at Websterrsquos Bookstore amp Cafeacute (133 E Beaver Ave State College) ndashMonday March 20 630-800 pm

Discussion Topic ldquoWhat change is neededrdquo (eg In our country or world In our interfaith activities or work In your own life Can we improve our ef-

fectiveness as an interfaith organization hellip)

SEE MAP FOR DIRECTIONS httpsgooglmapsa7Y9rLkRhk22Street entrance (with stairs) from E Beaver Ave

FOR LIMITED MOBILITY (entrance ramp into bookstore from Websters entrance on Humes Alley near ldquoFor Men Only barber shoprdquo ndash see map)

DELICIOUS REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE Vegetarian FOOD PASTRIES DESSERTS amp Hot amp Cold BEVERAGES available for purchase

PARKING VOUCHERS available from Websters for Pugh Street Parking Garage

COMMUNITY EVENTS CONTINUED X

Meaningful Movies amp Conversation (open to the community)

Movies can springboard conversations that encour-age spiritual growth help build community within the congregation and pro-vide an avenue for reaching out to our neighbors friends and acquaintences in Happy Valley

We hope to have a movie that will encourage conversation approxi-mately once per month to watch

Our first ldquomonthlyrdquo movie is Amistad by Steven Spielberg Saturday March 18th (the day before lsquoAmistad Sundayrsquo) at 2 pm

Join us Invite others to come and feel free to bring refreshments to share

Bike Ride for Climate Change Advocacy

Interested in riding or funding bicycle riders who will encour-age positive steps to reduce climate change

Rev Myers and currently two members of Faith UCC will be joining a group riding from State College to Washington DC May 19-24 to speak with legislators about the need to reduce global warming

If yoursquod like to ride please contact Rev Myers ASAP

If you donrsquot want to ride but would like to support Janet Swim Jeff Donaldson or Bret in their rides please let them know

UCC General Synod Philadelphia June 30-July 4 2017

Be a part of our denominationrsquos biannual national meeting Experience bull worship bull social advocacy bull spiritual growth amp education bull making connections bull and a sense of how the UCC positively impacts members congre-

gations policies and the world

If you have never been to a Synod this is an excellent opportunity to do so given that it is so close

Empower your faith and your enthusiasm for the ministries of our church

If you would like to join Rev Myers in going this year please let him know

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March Birthdays5 Andrew Aumiller Ruth Tressler10 Neil Christy11 Sally Welsh14 Jaye Herrick18 Sue Bower22 Janet Swim23 Ilene Maharg28 Wayne Yearick30 Dennis Meyer31 Jane Childs

March Anniversaries21 Bill amp Mary Jane Wild

AcolyteMar 1 5 Aubrey Coble 12 19 26

Childrenrsquos MessageMar 1 5 12 Chris Coble 19 26

Fellowship HourMar 1 5 12 19 Martha Thompson 26 Sue Doran

FlowersMar 1 5 12 19 26

LiturgistMar 1 Sue Cromwell Chris Coble 5 Mary Jane Wild 12 Kees Brandse 19 26

NurseryMar 1 Parent Care 5 Parent Care 12 19 26

Sunday TrusteesMar 1 5 Larry Bair 12 Tom Daubert 19 26 Neil Christy

UshersMar 1 5 Kees Brandse Cyndi Vincenti Larry Bair 12 Tom Daubert 19 26

There are sign up sheets in the Gathering Space for these various

needs for all of 2017

You can also send an email with your preferences faithucccomcastnet

Your consideration for serving is greatly appreciated

If you are aware of any errors or additional news that can be shared please contact the church office

MARCH BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES AND VOLUNTEERS X

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March 5 mdash First Sunday of Lent Text Genesis 215-17 31-7 Psalm 32 Romans 512-19 Nattgew 41-11 Holy Communion March 12 mdash Second Sunday of Lent Text Genesis 121-4a Psalm 121 Romans 41-5 13-17 John 31-17 or Matthew 171-9 March 19 mdash Third Sunday of Lent Text Exodus 171-7 Psalm 95 Romans 51-11 John 45-42

March 26 mdash Fourth Sunday of Lent Text 1 Samuel 161-13 Psalm 23 Ephesians 58-14 John 91-41

Prayers for healing and wholeness

Linda Merchant Susan Meyer Lisa B (JoAnnrsquos daughter) Brandon G Lisa Neidigh Bunnie Harts-wick Katelynn Wilson the Family of Jean Dreese Darlene Ripka April S AJ Randy Brown (Aimeersquos Dad) Sheila W the Parrish Family Robert Zupp (Eileen Pfaff rsquos nephew) Ruth Tressler

WORSHIP CALENDAR X

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Pastor faithuccpastorcomcastnetOffice faithucccomcastnetWeb Site wwwfaithuccinfo

We welcome children During the service nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers (up to 4 years old) and Church School for children and youth ages 4+ years (except on Communion Sundays) Holy Communion is celebrated monthly -- usually every first Sunday

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Faith United Church of Christ State College PA 16801 Phone 814-237-3904 Fax 814-237-0336

Worship 1045 AM

Facebook facebookcomSCFaithUCCTwitter twittercomFaithUCCSCPA

Faith United Church of Christ300 East College AvenueState College PA 16801

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Pastor faithuccpastorcomcastnetOffice faithucccomcastnetWeb Site wwwfaithuccinfo

We welcome children During the service nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers (up to 4 years old) and Church School for children and youth ages 4+ years (except on Communion Sundays) Holy Communion is celebrated monthly -- usually every first Sunday

WorksFaith

Faith United Church of Christ State College PA 16801 Phone 814-237-3904 Fax 814-237-0336

Worship 1045 AM

Facebook facebookcomSCFaithUCCTwitter twittercomFaithUCCSCPA

Faith United Church of Christ300 East College AvenueState College PA 16801