of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Village of Attica Membership to Discipleship (adapted from Dr. Phil Maynard) The church exists to grow disciples for Jesus. Last month we discussed the five phases of discipleship: Searching, Exploring Christ’s Way, Beginning New Life in Christ, Growing Our Walk, and Maturing Life in Christ. How can we move from one phase to the next? We adopt new habits. There are six habits, attitudes, and/or skills that we can develop. The first is a life of Worship. The second is a life of Hospitality. The third is a life open to Jesus. Fourth is a life of obeying Jesus. Fifth is a life of Service. Sixth is a life of Generosity. In a life of Worship, as we mature, we move from attending worship when it is convenient, to attending regularly, to attending worship and setting aside time daily for personal worship. Finally mature Christians honor God in the ways they work, play and engage others. For a life of Hospitality, Christ’s followers move from being glad that we are accepted by other Christians, to offering God’s gracious acceptance to others, to seeking to relate to everyone we meet in ways that reflect God’s hospitality to us. Mature Christians intentionally seek to build relationships with unchurched people in order to share God’s love. A life open to Jesus means that we move from exploring the Bible for ourselves- to developing a daily practice of prayer, scripture and devotional reading, and opening ourselves to God. Then, we explore new spiritual disciplines and experience a greater level of intimacy with God. Finally, we take responsibility for our own spiritual growth through a daily practice of disciplines. A life of obeying Jesus starts with understanding more about his teachings through Bible Study classes and our own reading of the Bible. It progresses to becoming a modern day follower, being committed to being part of the church, becoming more like Jesus and serving others. The third phase is daily seeking to apply Jesus’ teaching to our life. The mature Disciple partners with God to help others grow in openness and obedience to Christ. Our life of Service begins when we are amazed at the way others serve in Jesus’ name and we decide to make a difference as well. We accept Christ’s invitation to serve others and begin to discover how God has gifted us to do so. Then, we experiment with serving in different areas to discover our God-given gifts, talents and passions. Finally, we join Jesus in mission to others. For a life of Generosity, we move from deciding to give when we attend worship, to giving on a regular basis, to tithing 10% and carefully considering how we’ll spend the other 90%. Mature Christians tithe 10% and also consciously reorder our lives to free up more resources to honor God and bless others. So, where do you stand in each of these six habits? Do you want to meet with others in order to journey from membership to discipleship? If so, speak with Pastor Laurie.
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of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Village of Attica
Membership to Discipleship
(adapted from Dr. Phil Maynard)
The church exists to grow disciples for Jesus. Last month we discussed the five phases of
discipleship: Searching, Exploring Christ’s Way, Beginning New Life in Christ, Growing Our
Walk, and Maturing Life in Christ. How can we move from one phase to the next?
We adopt new habits. There are six habits, attitudes, and/or skills that we can develop. The
first is a life of Worship. The second is a life of Hospitality. The third is a life open to Jesus.
Fourth is a life of obeying Jesus. Fifth is a life of Service. Sixth is a life of Generosity.
In a life of Worship, as we mature, we move from attending worship when it is convenient, to
attending regularly, to attending worship and setting aside time daily for personal worship.
Finally mature Christians honor God in the ways they work, play and engage others.
For a life of Hospitality, Christ’s followers move from being glad that we are accepted by other
Christians, to offering God’s gracious acceptance to others, to seeking to relate to everyone we
meet in ways that reflect God’s hospitality to us. Mature Christians intentionally seek to build
relationships with unchurched people in order to share God’s love.
A life open to Jesus means that we move from exploring the Bible for ourselves- to
developing a daily practice of prayer, scripture and devotional reading, and opening ourselves to
God. Then, we explore new spiritual disciplines and experience a greater level of intimacy with
God. Finally, we take responsibility for our own spiritual growth through a daily practice of
disciplines.
A life of obeying Jesus starts with understanding more about his teachings through Bible
Study classes and our own reading of the Bible. It progresses to becoming a modern day
follower, being committed to being part of the church, becoming more like Jesus and serving
others. The third phase is daily seeking to apply Jesus’ teaching to our life. The mature
Disciple partners with God to help others grow in openness and obedience to Christ.
Our life of Service begins when we are amazed at the way others serve in Jesus’ name and
we decide to make a difference as well. We accept Christ’s invitation to serve others and begin
to discover how God has gifted us to do so. Then, we experiment with serving in different areas
to discover our God-given gifts, talents and passions. Finally, we join Jesus in mission to
others.
For a life of Generosity, we move from deciding to give when we attend worship, to giving on
a regular basis, to tithing 10% and carefully considering how we’ll spend the other 90%. Mature
Christians tithe 10% and also consciously reorder our lives to free up more resources to honor
God and bless others.
So, where do you stand in each of these six habits? Do you want to meet with others in order
to journey from membership to discipleship? If so, speak with Pastor Laurie.
St. Paul’s is looking for someone willing to coordinate this year’s Christmas Pageant. If you feel called to lead this important ministry at St. Paul’s, please talk to Pastor Laurie.
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Bible Studies:
Mon. at 7pm in St. Paul’s lounge;
Wed. at 10am in St. Paul’s MPR Sunday Bible readings: The message text is in bold; the first reading is italicized.
October 2: Lamentations 1:1-6 Lamentations3:19-26 or Psalm 137 Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Psalm 37:1-9 Luke 17:5-10 2 Timothy 1:1-14
October 9: Rev. Hugh Pratt Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Psalm 66:1-12 or 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Psalm 111 Luke 17:11-19 2 Timothy 2:8-15
October 16: Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:97-104 or Genesis 32:22-31 Psalm 121 Luke 18:1-8 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
October 23: Joel 2:23-32 Psalm 65 or Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 Psalm 84:1-7 Luke 18:9-14 2 Timothy 4:1-8, 16-18 October 30: Reformation Sunday Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Psalm 119:137-144 or Isaiah 1:10-17 Psalm 32:1-7 Luke19:1-10 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Attica Food Link Distribution:
Oct. 4th
10am-12pm
St. Vincent’s School Aud.
Bring your own bags.
Wear your costume to church for the Sun-day school Halloween party on Sun. Oct. 30th.
Stephanie Silvernail won 3 Reserve Championship Ribbons at the various Attica shows and a
trophy for driving at Pike Fair. Stephanie also won all blue ribbons during the 5 says of showing
at the fair. Photo curtesy of Vicki Silvernail
Please remember to notify the church with any accomplishments or recognitions your child receives throughout the school year. They can be academic, sports related, or from clubs they belong to. Pictures are great too! We love to honor youth each month in the newsletter!
**If you are a college student at any level, please email the church with your college address. (If you are the parent of a college student, please email the church your student’s mailing address.!)
Christian Ed is sponsoring a Basket Raffle during the Sauerkraut Supper. We are looking for people who are willing to donate Themed Baskets. If you are willing to donate, please see Jen Eddy.
Spotlight on our youth
St. Paul’s Christian Education Meeting Sunday, September 11, 2016
Present: Charles Williman, Tom Baker, Mary West, Jen Eddy, and Laurie Bellucci. Absent: Lisa Knerr and Pastor Laurie
Sunday School: We are still in need of two more teachers. One for grades 1-4 and one for grades 5-7. If we are able to get two more volunteers the teachers would only need to teach every 3rd week. Lisa Neary has volunteered to be in the Nursery as needed. We have substitute teachers: Charles Williman and Mary West. Long range – Charles brought up about having one Sunday School class. More study into this down the road. Halloween party will be October 30th following church – games for the children. Laurie will get apple cider. We also discussed the Basket Raffle at the sauerkraut supper. Jen Eddy will be charge of this raffle this year. Discussed Christmas play – Charles will check with Deacons on their decision of this. Also discussed Graduation Sunday coffee hour for our graduates. Need to talk to Deacons about this further.
Next meeting will be Sunday, October 16th. We adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Laurie Bellucci, Secretary
From the Church Historians “Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday St. Paul’s, Happy 153rd!”
“It was the fourth day of October 1863 when under the leadership of Rev. Henry Lausterer, some sixty
families met for the purpose of organizing a United Evangelical Protestant congregation.” (from St. Paul’s historical
archives)
-and St. Paul’s (now St. Paul’s United Church of Christ) is alive and well because God is still speaking.
“Never place a period where God has placed a comma.” (Gracie Allen)
God is still speaking; you can hear God during the Children’s Chat, in hymns sung, as scripture is being read
and the sermon preached. You can feel God in the melodious sound of the Bell Choir, and the Anthem of the
Chancel Choir. You can feel it when a worshipper smiles across a pew, shakes your hand, or hugs you.
St. Paul’s is ALIVE! The Creator God, The Savior Son, The Holy Spirit is present every Lord’s Day.
Wherever you’ve been, wherever you are on your faith journey, plan to worship during this anniversary month—and
every Sunday in this our 153rd year.
We are expecting you!
Your Church Historians,
Floss & Charles
Thank you for supporting Neighbors in Need!
Neighbors in Need is the UCC’s annual offering to support the ministries of justice and
compassion throughout the United States. Because of OCWM, 100% of this offering supports
ministry. Two-thirds of this offering funds a wide array of local and national justice initiatives,
advocacy efforts, and direct service projects. One-third supports the UCC’s Council for
American Indian Ministries (CAIM). There are 20 UCC congregations on reservations and one
urban, multi-tribal UCC congregation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CAIM is an invaluable
resource for more than 1000 individuals from dozens of other tribes and nations who are
members of other UCC congregations in the U.C. Neighbors in Need helps make another
world possible. It needs your support. Please give generously. And remember, contributions
to Neighbors in Need can be made online at any time : ucc.org/nin
(The NIN Offering will be collected Oct. 2nd & 9th at St. Paul’s.)
Squash Party! When: Oct. 14th 6-8pm Oct. 15th 8-12noon Where: St. Paul’s kitchen Please sign-up on the sheet on the hallway bulle-tin board. Call David Williman with any ques-tions.
Coming October 21st… our fall church rummage & bake sale.
Set up days are Wed. Oct. 19th & Thurs. Oct. 20th. We need a lot of help as our church closets are very full. Also need help on Oct. 21st & 22nd to sell our treasures! Watch for “sign-up to help”
poster. To donate bring your things BEFORE Oct. 19th! Please, no TV’s or exercise equipment
and only clean usable clothes. For more info: Gina Myers 585-969-8209 or
Dorothy Kellogg 591-1080. Thanks!
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Thank you…
Roy Ticen for arranging our trip this summer to see Samson at Sight & Sound
Theater in Lancaster, PA. It was an amazing show & everyone had a great
time. We can’t wait until the next one! Also, a big thanks to Scott Ticen for the
great deal on tickets & making the show more affordable.
Thank you for all you did to make the 60th Anniversary of my Ordination a memorable experience. I am grateful for every expression of your love & caring. The Spirit of God who comes to us in Jesus is certainly alive and well at St. Paul’s.
Again, Thank you, Love you all, Charles Sisters in Faith At our next meeting, October 13th at 6:30pm, we will be making “Towel Teddies.” These huggable teddies will be shared with various places. For each teddy, we need 1 fluffy new hand towel of any color. We would love your support in this ministry! There is a collection box in the church narthex for your towels with a sample teddy for you to see. If you have ideas, please come, join our group, & share your ideas! We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm in the lounge.
END OF SUMMER FELLOWSHIP BASH We had a great time at our first annual End of Summer Fellowship Bash at the village park. Thank you to everyone that came out and shared good food, fun & fellowship. Christian Education provided some exciting games that everyone enjoyed participating in or watching. We look forward to repeating this fun event again next year!
FELLOWSHIP
MINI-MARSHMALLOW
MOVING
GAME
WATERBALLOON TOSS
WATERMELON SEED
SPITTING CONTEST
Pastor Laurie volunteered
herself as the “target”.
Not quite how the race goes David!
Anna helps Joshua & Levi get to the
finish line!
Photos curtesy of:
Ruth Hopfinger
Chris & Justin Kipfer
Pastoral Relations Committee Mtg. Wed. Sept. 14th
Met Sept. 14th at 7pm, with Floss Williman, Rev. & Howard Barraclough. Discussed vacation time coming up, Oct. 9th and Jan. 1st, supply ministers will be contacted. Everything is going well with no problems. Discussed attendance and hope that now that vacations are over it will fill up again. Choir will help., Meeting ended with Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully , Howard Barraclough
DEACON’S MEETING August 16, 2016
Members present: Pastor Laurie, Justin, Bev M.,
Sharon, John Absent: Gina, Roy
Bev called the meeting to order at 6:43pm Pastor
Laurie led us in prayer
OLD BUSINESS
End of Summer Fellowship Bash-Aug. 28th at the
Lion’s Club Pavilion “B”. Bev went to Village Office
and did paperwork for pavilion. Justin & Bev will
cook. Justin will bring a grill, we need 1 more. Games
were discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
Concerns/ Ideas
50 year members will be recognized Oct. 2,
2016
Deacons will do fellowship hour
Christmas service (play) was discussed, we need to
check with people on what they would like
Jeremie & Rachel Dellapenta requested their
membership at St. Paul’s be removed from the list.
Next meeting will be Sept. 20 @ 6:15pm
Meeting adjourned at 7:05pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Davis
Church Council Meeting August 16, 2016
Members present: Pastor Laurie, Justin, Tom, John, Russ, Sharon, Bev M., David Absent: Gina, Cathie, Roy, Steve, Carl Meeting was called to order at 7:06pm. Pastor Laurie led us in prayer Gateway Homes did presentation The home will be like Crossroads in Batavia. They hope to have it up & running by next year. They need support of the community – volunteers are needed for almost anything. They left information to pass out. Reports Treasurer Reviewed. David made a motion to accept treasurers report as corrected, Tom seconded, all in favor, motion carried. Deacons Report reviewed list of games for Fellowship Bash Trustees Report Getting an estimate to get sewer fixed Pastor NEW went well The cost for collection envelopes went from $3 to $4 Bev made a motion to raise price, seconded by John, motion carried Christian Education Report Reviewed Old Business 60th Anniversary event for Pastor Emeritus is Sept. 17th (Saturday) at 3 o’clock at church, Discussed size of cake, also cupcakes. NY Conference sent us an invoice for legal council Russ made a motion to pay, seconded by David, motion carried Passed around counting & first Sunday schedule for Sept. Next meeting August 20th at 7:00pm Meeting was adjourned at 8:20pm The Lord’s Prayer in Unison Respectfully Submitted, Sharon Davis
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St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 11 Washington Street Attica, NY 14011
St. Paul’s UCC, 11 Washington Street Just around the corner, first block down from Main Street.
Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:00 am Sunday School for children K-7th Grade - Nursery always open!
“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome at St. Paul’s.” Reverend Lauran Heidenreich
of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Village of Attica
2 Communion, Honor New 50 Year Members, Fellowship Time 4 Food Link – St. Vincent’s Aud. 10am-12noon; Happy 153
rd Anniversary St. Paul’s UCC!
13 Sisters In Faith6:30pm 16 Christian Education Meeting 18 Deacons 6:30pm,Trustees 6:30pm, Council 7pm 21-22 Fall Rummage & Bake Sale 23 Newsletter deadline 30 CE Halloween Party; wear your costume!
If you are hospitalized and want the pastor to visit you or request prayers, please ask a family member, friend or hospital staff to call the church office to notify the pastor. Also, please let the office know whether you want this to remain confidential or if your illness may be remembered in our prayers of the people during worship. Since HIPPA laws are designed to protect a patient’s confidentiality, hospital staff do not notify us of your admittance.
