April 27, 2006 Volume 18, Number 8

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Let’s all update our monthly reminder books for May so we won’t miss the big events scheduled for May 21.  During the 10:45 a.m. worship service we will honor the graduates from our congregational family.  Congratulations go to Shawn Crowder (Silver Creek High School), Camille Higdon (BA, History and BA, Anthropology from University of Colorado), Charles Haseman (MA, Education, University of Phoenix), and Barbara Wilkins-Crowder (D. Min., Phillips Theological Seminary).

 

We’ll continue to celebrate and feast with our graduates at one of our “not-to-be forgotten” potluck dinners following worship.

 

Got it on your calendar??  That’s May 21, 2006.  Watch for update bulletins in future FCC publications.

 

            If your aware of any additional graduates we may have overlooked please notify the church office immediately.

 

 

Central Rocky Mountain Regional Assembly

May 5 & 6, 2006

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

3690 Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, CO 80209

 

Assembly Speaker:  The Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins is the General Minister and President [GMP of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)].  After her election, she was installed during the July 23-27, 2005, General Assembly in Portland, Oregon.

 
LIFE AND NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION!

 

A graduation invitation addressed to “Our Boulder Church Family” was received from Emily Clare Stein, daughter of Michael and Carla Stein, former members of FCC who now live in Nebraska.  Emily, a senior at Scottsbluff High School, graduates on May 14th.

 

Sandra Clifford Teeple, daughter of Clara and Alden Clifford, sent a check to the church commemorating her parents’ birthdates, May 2 and April 30 respectively.  Brother, Michael Clifford, remembered them with flowers at Easter too.

               

News Flash!  Zurich, Switzerland!  Mardi Byers sings the lead in the opera, “Tosca!”  Mother Jane Byers, attends performance (s)!  At least that is the hope.  Mardi is currently plagued with “respiratory crud” which could prevent her singing.

 

The “Hubbard Moving and Remodeling Company,” which operates only in the Boston, Massachusetts area, is back at work.  Eleanor and Dennis Hubbard once again visited “Bean Town” to help their daughter and son-in-law with the task of rehabbing and moving into a

  new/old house!

 

Steve Kadlec, underwent surgery early this week to relieve discomfort caused by a chronic digestive disorder.  The surgery went well and Steve is expected to be back to work in a week or two.

               

Our Golden West friend, John Strong, suffered a fall three weeks ago.  After time in the hospital and in Boulder Manor recuperating, it was decided John should move to Tucson, Arizona to be near his son.  The move took place last weekend.

 

The “second last day” for Vincent Mirandi as our Music Director will be May 14th.  Vincent plans to move to Florida to be near his father and grandmother.  He will be missed!

 

Carol and Milton Ashmore, Louise Johnson, Sherrill Morris, Cindy and Terry Zimmerman are planning to attend the Regional Assembly of the Central Rocky Mountain Region, Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) to be held at Central Christian Church,

  Denver.  The event takes place on May 5th and 6th.

 

Debra Manchester shares via email, “I just wanted to let you know that I have another article published!  This is one I wrote with Ginger Liemohn about our book club.  It appears on pages 8 & 9 of the May/June issue of “bookmarks” which is available at newsstands and major

  bookstores.”  Congratulations, Debra!

               

 

Congratulations to Dr. David O. Norris who is one of four who will receive the Robert L. Sterns award in May.  According to the Alumni brochure, “The Sterns Award recognizes outstanding members of the current CU-Boulder faculty and staff.  It honors exceptional

  achievement or service in any one, but usually a combination, of the following areas:

  outstanding teaching, extraordinary service to the University, exemplary work with students,

  significant research and/or off campus service to the community.”

           

 

The Blue Knights open percussion ensemble of which Shawn Crowder is a member placed 6th out of 24 competing groups nationwide in Dayton, Ohio.  Only 2 points separated the top 6 competitors.

 

 

MAY BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS:

 

04    Carol Ashmore

05    Marilyn Howell

Micah Poore

07  Willie Rios

10  Jimmy Howe

11  Virginia Clark

14  Ann Carpenter

17  John Strong

 

18  Jamie Alvarez

Katie Thompson

19  Helen Hoon

22  Selma Anderson

Charles & Debbie Haseman

26  Sharon & Warren Wendling

27  Maxine Nehring

30  Savannah Howard

Jim Tallman

 

EASTER CELEBRATION LINGERS!

Welcome New Members!

Our celebration of Easter continues well after the conclusion of that special day's worship service in our welcoming of two new members!  As we sang our closing hymn, Barbara (Barb) and Gordon Koshio came forward to join with our church family by transfer of their letter of membership from Boulder's First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Please introduce yourself to Barb and Gordon with your warm welcome when you next see them. Below is their contact information to add to your church directory:

Barbara and Gordon Koshio

8414 Stoneridge Terr.

Boulder, CO 80302

303.444.4150

 

 

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER

            Albert Allen (father of Carol Ashmore), Mardi Byers, Steve Kadlec, life & death of Mary Trejo (mother of Jack Trejo).

 

 

INTERNATIONAL AIDS CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL

            In conjunction with the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, the Boulder County Interfaith AIDS Coalition will host an open house reception, candlelight walk, and vigil on May 21st.  This year’s theme is “Lighting the Path to a Brighter Future.”

            The Boulder County AIDS Project’s (BCAP) office, located at 2118 14th Street, will open at 6:45 p.m. for the reception.  The silent candlelight walk will commence at BCAP at 7:30 p.m. and proceed through downtown Boulder.  The walk will end at the AIDS Memorial Garden located on the south side of Arapahoe and 13th (one block east of Broadway on Arapahoe.)  Music will be sung at the vigil and the names of those we’ve lost to AIDS will be read aloud at the AIDS Memorial Garden.

The Boulder County Interfaith AIDS Coalition has spiritually supported BCAP’s clients for over a decade.  Through donations and benefit concerts the Coalition is also a vital supporter of BCAP’s food bank.  This service to BCAP’s clients is essential to their well-being.  BCAP serves those with HIV/AIDS in Boulder, Gilpin, Broomfield and Clear Creek Counties.

 


FCCAFÉ PRESENTATIONS

 

(Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Riley Hall)

 

April 30 – Chris Stelplugh & Teresa Tuschhoff, “The Work of the Human Rights Commission”

 

May 7 – Ruth & Darrel Schnase, “Mission Trip after Katrina”

 

May 14 – Debora Beck-Massey, “Women, Disabilities, and Victimization”

 

May 21 – “Presentation by the Board”

 

May 28 – Zachary Poore “A Report on the World Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C.

 

DWCC

 

Thursday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m. Disciple Women Coordinating Committee will meet in the Education Building, Room #5.

 

REGIONAL ASSEMBLY

 

The Regional Assembly is May 5-6 at Central Christian Church.  General Minister & President Watkins is preaching.  Registration materials are available at the church office.

 

ELDERS

 

The elders will meet Sunday, May 7 in Riley Hall following the 10:45 a.m. worship service.  A light lunch will be served.

 

FCC BOARD MEETING

 

Tuesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. is the next FCC Board meeting in the Education Building, Room #5.

 

NEW WOMEN’S GROUP

 

Due to the Regional Assembly on May 6, New Women will meet on Saturday, May 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Rosie Campbell.  Please RSVP to Rosie at 303.651.3989.  E-mail <smithzim@aol.com> Cindy if you need a ride or want to carpool.

 

WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP

 

The Women’s Book Group will meet on Monday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Priscilla Gifford, #703, Golden West.  Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison will be discussed.

 

DEBORAH-REBEKAH GROUP

 

The Deborah-Rebekah Group will meet Thursday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. in the Spruce Room at Golden West.

 

FCC – COMMUNITY TABLE

 

Thursday, May 20 is FCC’s night to serve at Community Table.

 

YOUTH GROUP RETREAT

The Youth Group Easter (Duct Tape) Retreat was a great success!  We explored Duct Tape as a metaphor for Easter...how it strengthens the weak, mends the broken, holds us together and creates new things!  We played Duct Tape games, other games and had a Easter worship late Saturday night where we looked at the broken things in our lives and wrapped them up in duct tape to symbolize using the power of Easter to mend them.  Aside from needing a bit more sleep, we all had a great time.  We want to send a HUGE thank you to Jim Howe who helped with many aspects of our retreat, from shopping to making us breakfast.  Jim, you are awesome!  And invited back anytime you want to return!

            Sherrill Morris, Youth Director

 

 

 

FCC’S NIGHT AT THE BOULDER DINNER THEATRE

 

FCC night at the Boulder Dinner Theatre is Sunday, May 21 at 6:15 p.m., The Music Man.

 

 

 

 

NEXT RAM’S HORN DEADLINE: MONDAY, MAY 8

Your Church Staff:

Terry Zimmerman, Pastor                                                                           Sherrill Morris, Youth Director

Linda Abel, Administrative Secretary

Vincent Mirandi, Director of Music/Organist                                    Jaime & Leticia Alvarez, Custodians

An open and affirming congregation.

 

E-mail: fccboulder@fcc-boulder.org

Terry’s E-mail: terryzimmerman@fcc-boulder.org Linda’s E-mail: lindaabel@fcc-boulder.org

Office Hours: Monday – Friday  - 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (303) 442-1861 Fax: (303) 442-6413

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