CHUCK AURAND, PASTOR Checking in…with Pastor Chuck Wow! In the past couple of weeks, I have been in some kind of transition. I have moved from a warm desert climate up to a mountain paradise. I have left my family to pack up our house in Phoenix to journey to join a new kind of family in the community of Red Lodge. And it has been wonderful! I am blest to have so many great people to help me as I begin my new role as pastor in our Community Church. I look forward to learning more about each of our members and friends. I have already heard wonderful stories about your lives before moving to Red Lodge and how they have blossomed here at the basecamp to the Beartooth Mountains. I have heard stories about the early days of our community and the spirit which brought this wide diversity of souls together. I will soon meet our ministry partners in the Montana-Northern Wyoming Conference where I have already been invited to share in developing new ministry experiences for us all. As it is with me, your new pastor, so it is with each person who visits us at Red Lodge Community Church. A new person doesn’t know everyone’s names. A newcomer may feel a little awkward or out of place. But when the stories begin to flow, then we learn that we are all different and the same. “Oh, you like astronomy. Oh, you play chess. Oh, you like to hike.” And soon the newcomer’s solo “I” turns into “We” as invitations to share in new ministry experiences are offered. As the days slowly get longer and a faint promise of a Spring yet months away begins to germinate, may we take the risk and be the invitational (evangelical) people that we are all called to be. May we take the risk and invite someone to our church. This will mean going out into the community, making contact with people, and building relationships with them. It means inviting them to share in our new experience. And if they say, “Well I’ve never been to a UCC church before.” You can say, “Oh you will love it. After all, it’s YOUR Community Church.” RED LODGE COMMUNITY CHURCH, UCC HALOM HALOM HALOM HALOM Lynette Coleman, Editor CHUCK AURAND, PASTOR
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CHUCK AURAND, PASTOR
Checking in…with Pastor Chuck
Wow! In the past couple of weeks, I have been in some kind of transition. I have moved from a warm desert climate up to a mountain paradise. I have left my family to pack up our house in Phoenix to journey to join a new kind of family in the community of Red Lodge. And it has been wonderful! I am blest to have so many great people to help me as I begin my new role as pastor in our Community Church. I look forward to learning more about each of our members and friends. I have already heard wonderful stories about your lives before moving to Red Lodge and how they have blossomed here at the basecamp to the Beartooth Mountains. I have heard stories about the early days of our community and the spirit which brought this wide diversity of souls together. I will soon meet our ministry partners in the Montana-Northern Wyoming Conference where I have already been invited to share in developing new ministry experiences for us all. As it is with me, your new pastor, so it is with each person who visits us at Red Lodge Community Church. A new person doesn’t know everyone’s names. A newcomer may feel a little awkward or out of place. But when the stories begin to flow, then we learn that we are all different and the same. “Oh, you like astronomy. Oh, you play chess. Oh, you like to hike.” And soon the newcomer’s solo “I” turns into “We” as invitations to share in new ministry experiences are offered. As the days slowly get longer and a faint promise of a Spring yet months away begins to germinate, may we take the risk and be the invitational (evangelical) people that we are all called to be. May we take the risk and invite someone to our church. This will mean going out into the community, making contact with people, and building relationships with them. It means inviting them to share in our new experience. And if they say, “Well I’ve never been to a UCC church before.” You can say, “Oh you will love it. After all, it’s YOUR Community Church.”
RED LODGE COMMUNITY CHURCH, UCC
HALOMHALOMHALOMHALOM Lynette Coleman, Editor CHUCK AURAND, P ASTOR
Chuck Aurand
Regular Office Hours:
Monday—Thursday 9:00am—1:00 pm
and by appointment (602) 432-3398
DEACONS FOR FEBRUARY Martha Sobral (425-1102)
Greeters
February: 7 Shirley Petersen & Becky Tirrel 14 Steve & Sue Roi 21 Merv & Lynette Coleman 28 Beth Graham Family
(If you cannot greet as scheduled, please trade or find a substitute.)
People among us to remember…. ◊ Esther Castagne, Dottie Ecker, Kenneth Glantz and Sheila Seiffert at Cedar Wood Villa. ◊ Ruby Hyvonen, Shirley Gabrian, Elsie Normile, Joanne Martin, Bobbi Sacks in The Willows ◊ Betty Waters in Laurel ◊ Lenny Ecker in Tender Nest, Billings ◊ Marklyn Lynn at St. John’s Lutheran, Laurel ◊ Tootie McKenzie at West Park Village ◊ Harold Van Heuvelen in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Please keep in your prayers…. ◊ Continuing prayers for those family members and other friends needing our prayers, including: Darcy Cassidy, Pam Nell, Kathy Barrow, Amy Baker, Lyle Hamilton, Mencel Carey, Ginny Robertson, Judy Prinnki, Debbie Norby, Dana Duell, Richard O’Neil, Stephanie Skinner, Linda Crowe, Debbie Simmons, Nick Frankos, Sharon Scott, Bill Ward, Pat White, Kathleen Olson, Linda Raymonds, Rob Key, Dana Duell, all with cancer Others with on-going health issues: Nathan Green, Nita Ferguson, Don Hardy, Elsie Wilson, Nicholas Price, Bruce Simmons, Jim Glenn, Amelia Webster, Jon Metcalf, Karen Million, Sheila Seifert, Dan Sherlock, Agnes Cruse, Daisy Nichol, Elvira Lindsay
Join us in Worship
7:00 pm
Wednesday, February 10
On February 10, we will mark Ash Wednes-day, the first of forty days in the solemn liturgical season of Lent. Ashes will be distributed. Join us for a special service of reflection and song at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 10 in the Sanctuary.
Katie Callahan 2/1 Chris Ferguson 2/1 Jeremy Hauge 2/4 Joyce Lindberg 2/4 Helen MacKay 2/5 Eric Lynn 2/7 Sofia Rodriguez 2/8 George Schaller 2/8 Betty Brekhus 2/9 Jerry Brekhus 2/10 Sue Turner 2/14 Mike Nordstrom 2/15 Tim Ortner 2/21 Aaron Schubert 2/22 Brian Croston 2/23 Grace Karas 2/24 Liza McClelland 2/25 Wendy Tyree 2/27
Dear righteous Lord, we enter the holy season of Lent confessing our many sins that separate us from you. We’re sincerely sorry for offending you repeatedly through our thoughts, our words and our actions — and often through our inactions, too. Forgive us, Lord, and show us your tender mercy. Restore and strengthen us to become your faithful and faith-filled servants. During our Lenten journey, remind us to show mercy to other people, just as you’ve shown mercy to us. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Quilters
Wednesday, February 10 9:30 a.m.
Lower Level
Message from Search Committee
February greetings from your search committee! This will be our final report and we are all very excited to be retiring our positions under a joyful conclusion. With the New Year our church has gained an amazing new pastor, Rev. Charles Aurand III, or Pastor Chuck, as he likes to be called. On January 3rd Chuck came to Red Lodge and gave his call sermon. After the service there was a congregational meeting and we unanimously voted to call Chuck as our pastor! He accepted and officially began his journey with RLCC on January 15th. Pastor Chuck has over 20 years of experience leading congregations throughout the West and Midwest and is joining us after serving as the Director of Faith formation and technology in the Phoenix church where his wife is the pastor. Pastor Chuck’s wife, Rev. Patti Aurand, will be joining him in several months as she concludes her position in Phoenix. We are so very grateful to have found Pastor Chuck and we know that his many gifts and talents will be a wonderful blessing for our church. Please join us in welcoming Chuck and Patti Aurand to our church family! All our best from The Search Committee.
Bring food for Baretooth Cupboards Food Bank. Proceeds of dinner go towards renovation of church pews.
Love Notes
When it comes to relationships, kid quotes are priceless: • “I love you so much that even God is amazed!” • “Dear Mom, I love when you spend time with you.” (A mom can only dream!) • “I’m sorry that I’ve been chasing you outside. If you start to like me, I will not chase you.” • Responding to a note that asked, “Do you like me?” a child wrote, “I don’t know. I don’t know myself yet. Plus I’m under a lot of stress at home so, I can’t tell. P.S. You don’t know yourself until you’re 18.”
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RLCC Council Meeting
January 12,2016
The meeting was called to order by Pat Bomar, Moderator with an opening prayer. Members present: Pat Bomar, Dixie McCampbell, Shirlee Quinn, Steve Roi, Sue Roi, Yvonne Jensen, Gordon Gallagher, Sharon Roat, & Shirley Petersen Minutes of previous meeting were approved as submitted to office. Financial Secretary – Sharon Roat reported there have been 2 anonymous contributions to the church. $1000 to be used in general fund and $10,000; $6000 to Music Fund and $4000 to general fund. Treasurer – Shirlee Quinn reported that year end budgeting was $152,511.00 and expenses reported for 2015 were $144,000. Moderator – Pat thanked Gordon Gallagher for his service to the Council (as Gordon has submitted his res-ignation). Pat stated that Don Kinney has kindly said he will fill in for Pat during Pat’s time in New Zea-land. Pat also reminded all that this coming Sunday is our annual meeting, requesting all attend following church. An item needing Council’s consideration, regarding our new minister, who’s first Sunday will be January 17, is the need to deal with a moving allowance for the Aurands. A discussion followed and Gordon moved: An $8000 moving allowance be approved to facilitate the Aurands move from Arizona to Red Lodge. Sec-onded by Dixie. Approved by all. A copy of the contract between Chuck Aurand and RLCC is filed in church office. Pat also spoke to Mayor, Ed Williams about the idea of a weekly day care center for seniors at our church. Ed said there are no city rules that apply. Next step is to check with the county and state as to regulations. Vice Moderator – Gordon thanked all for his opportunity to serve as a Council member and stated that they are making changes in their life plans, thus causing his resignation. Diaconate – no report
Facilities Management – Committee held a meeting last week wherein John presented a list of items and projects that need to be addressed. It was decided that the work of finishing Bell Tower/Deacons closet will be completed as soon as possible. All other items will be readdressed at March meeting. Christian Education – no report Personnel – Steve reported that the letters regarding salary increases for staff were written and presented. Stewardship & Missions – no report Finance Committee – Pat reported that the endowment funds were reviewed. Old Business – none New Business – Sharon reported that Joyce & Charles Lindberg will chair the Shrove Supper, to be held Tuesday Feb. 9 in church basement from 5-7 pm. Help is needed. Please contact either Joyce or Charles. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully, Shirley Petersen
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
11:30 a.m.
Upper Room
Program: Origin of Valentine’s Day
Hostesses: Coeta Rieger 446-01469 (RSVP)
Sue Roi
Maureen Booth
All Women are Welcome!
NOTICE
Change of meeting date!
LENTEN SERMON SERIES
Join us for a special sermon series for the Sundays in Lent. As we journey through Lent, we’ll examine the barriers which keep us from living the rich, full, lives that God intended for us. Come and experience the season in a whole new way: Uncluttering our Lives: Blessed Subtractions
Feb 14. Lose Expectations Feb 21. Lose Enemies Feb 28. Lose Control Mar 6. Lose the Jones's Mar 13. Lose the microscope Mar 20. Lose the guilt.
STRETCH YOUR BODY WITH TAI CHI
Join Pastor Jim Smith as he leads us in a “kinder and gentler” Yang Style Tai Chi. If you have learned Tai Chi before, or are new to this gentle stretching form of exercise, you will enjoy these weekly sessions. Please dress comfortably with flat shoes. There is no charge for church members; others pay only $5.00 per session. Tell your neighbors and join us every Thursday evening at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. If interested or you have questions, phone Jim at 671-6289.
MAKING SENSE OF THE CROSS: A LENTEN STUDY
Beginning on Sunday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. and continuing through Sunday March 20th, Pastor Churck will lead this video and group discussion by the former head of the Luther Seminary’s Preaching department. In this progressive study titled Making Sense of the Cross by David J. Lose, we will look at the various ways that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus have been interpreted. Spoiler Alert: the most common interpretation is certainly not the most ancient, and may not be the most inspiring for you. Studies will run until 2:30pm. Although not required, you may wish to purchase a paperback or Kindle copy of Making Sense of the Cross by David J. Lose, December 1, 2011, Scott Tunseth editor, through Augsburg Press, Amazon, or call church office. Cost of book is in the range of $13.00.
1 Monday 9:30 am Great Books
2 Tuesday 10:30 am Stewardship
1:00 pm Beartooth Beauty Quilters
4:30 pm Deacons
4 Thursday 7:00 pm Facilities Management
7:00 pm Tai Chi
6 Saturday 9:00 am Choir
7 Sunday 10:00 am Worship
8 Monday 9:30 am Great Books
9 Tuesday 5:00 pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake
Supper
10 Wed. 9:30 am Quilters
7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Worship
11 Thursday 7:00 pm Tai Chi
13 Saturday 9:00 am Choir
14 Sunday 10:00 am Worship
1:00 pm Lenten Study
14 Monday 9:30 am Great Books
15 Tuesday 11:30 am Women’s Luncheon
1:00 pm Beartooth Beauty Quilters
5:30 pm Church Council
7:00 pm 4-H
18 Thursday 7:00 pm Tai Chi
20 Saturday 9:00 am Choir
21 Sunday 10:00 am Worship
1:00 pm Lenten Study
22 Monday 9:30 am Great Books
24 Wed. 6:00 pm Lenten service/
meal at St Agnes Catholic Church
25 Thursday 7:00 pm Facilities
Management
7:00 pm Tai Chi
27 Saturday 9:00 am Choir
28 Sunday 10:00 am Worship
1:00 pm Lenten Study
29 Monday 9:30 am Great Books
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COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES
Meditate this Lent on the “Parables of Jesus.” Beginning February 24th, the Catholic, Epis-copalian, Lutheran, and our own Community Church (UCC) will host a mid-week worship and soup supper. All services begin at 6:00pm with a simple soup and bread supper following. Join us for the worship. Join us for the music. Join us for the conversation and food. But make plans now to join us Wednesday evenings this Lent.
Feb 24…...St Agnes Catholic Church March locations will be shown in next newsletter.
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RED LODGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
308 S. BROADWAY
P.O. BOX 786
RED LODGE, MT 59068
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COMMUNITY CHURCH
Church Phone: (406) 446-1444 Church Address: 308 S. Broadway, Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am PO Box 786, Red Lodge, MT 59068-0786 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Pastor: Chuck Aurand email: [email protected] phone: (602) 432-3398
