March 13, 2008 Volume 20, Number 5
Holy week
March 16 – PALM SUNDAY CELEBRATION WORSHIP
8:30 & 10:45 A.M.
March 20 – MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE
5:30 – love feast –
mARCH 23 – eASTER sUNDAY
gOLDEN wEST wORSHIP AT 8:00 A.M.
eASTER bREAKFAST, rILEY hALL AT 9:00 a.m.
cHILDREN’S eGG hUNT, eAST lAWN, 10:00 A.M.
sANCTUARY sERVICE AND HOLY BAPTISM 10:45
Maundy Thursday
Service
On Thursday, March 20th, we will be celebrating Maundy Thursday with a Love Feast. The Love Feast has four parts: the meal, the washing of feet, the sacrament of the bread, and the sacrament of the cup. The particular Love Feast that that we will have on Maundy Thursday has traditionally been celebrated by the Church of the Brethren, one of the three historical peace churches. The service will be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Meditation Room and the meal will be provided. For this reason, you must make a reservation to attend. Please do so as soon as possible but no later than Tuesday, March 18th to the church office, 303.442.1861 or to Eleanor Hubbard, 303.494.9718 or hubbarde@colorado.edu.
SEE “ONE GAY, ONE STRAIGHT”
The public premier of Carol
Grever's documentary: One Gay, One
Straight: Complicated Marriage will
be held on Monday, March 24, 7:00 p.m. at Boulder Public Library's
auditorium. This documentary is based on
her book, My Husband is Gay, that has been received well both at
home and abroad. The premier will be
followed by a panel discussion moderated by Grever with psychologist and
co-author, Dr. Deborah Bowman, documentary director Roz Dauber, two straight
spouses, and one gay ex-husband.
The free screening is sponsored by Boulder PFLAG and
the Human Relations Commission of the City of
2008
Easter Special Offering
As the Easter Special Offering approaches on March 16th and 23rd, we hope you will become increasingly aware of its significance to the unique Disciples witness in the world. It provides financial resources for ministries that extend from your Sunday school rooms to the ends of the earth.
Contributions to the 2008 Easter
offering will benefit many ministries including Disciples Hurricane Recovery
Initiative, Disciples Women’s Ministries, Disciples Care for Children, the
Student Ecumenical Partnership, Global Ministries, web and
internet ministries, Ministerial Relief and Assistance, and many more.
Keith Lance
On behalf of the Outreach Committee
A NEW CELEBRATION!
“Holy Humor Sunday” to be observed March 30th!
“Humor is not the opposite of seriousness. Humor is the opposite of despair.”
That quote is from Conrad Hyers who has written a number
of fine books on the topic of humor and faith. He points out that humor is “a
means of grace.” One, among many gifts
of God, but one that we seriously neglect. And we need to take it seriously.
Please note that the use of humor is not about laughing
all your troubles away. It is not a
means of avoiding the real issues of personal life and social justice. It is one of the tools God has given us to
deal with such struggles.
The point of Holy Humor Sunday is not to have a party,
but to receive from the worship experience a way of looking at life that is at
the heart of holy humor.
A sense of humor has little to do with the ability to
tell jokes (which is a theatrical skill, and a good one) or making a fool of
yourself in front of others. It is to
sense the divine ludicrousness of the life we live. It is to work hard and sacrificially to live a
life of faith and creativity, and through it to always hear in the background
God’s gentle, loving chuckle.
Elton Trueblood, writing many years ago, pointed out that
you can’t really understand some of Jesus’ parables unless you realize that
Jesus may be pulling your leg.
Come have your leg pulled as we worship together, Sunday,
March 30th!
ANOTHER
RECORD YEAR FOR SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
Food banks, soup kitchens and thousands of
other charities were the big winners of the "Souper Bowl of Caring"
on Super Bowl Sunday.
Souper Bowl of Caring 2008 totals
are still coming in and contributions to charities already has exceeded last
year's total. Over 14,000 groups around the country have reported using Souper
Bowl of Caring as a resource to fight hunger and poverty, collecting more than
$9 million for charities.
Over 300
Disciples congregations have reported their collection amount and the charity
to which they donated their collections. Disciples’ totals are nearly $120,000.
Got Skills? Join PRISM in May
for a Pine Ridge PROJECT
PRISM, your campus ministry, is teaming up with
the nonprofit Remember housing ministry and the Thunder Valley Community
Development Corporation (Thundervalley.org) to build a cooking shelter that
will serve the sacred ceremonial ground used by the Lakota of Thunder
Valley. Thunder Valley CDC is building
healthy community by promoting and passing on Lakota cultural identity and
spirituality.
Pete Seeger sang, “If I had a hammer...” Well, do you? Are you handy with one? We need you!
PRISM invites all who
would like to serve the Lakota people at Pine Ridge Reservation through
building. The Thunder Valley Community
Development Corporation has asked PRISM to fulfill a dream of theirs: to have a
safe, secure shelter in which to cook and serve food during sacred ceremonial
times. We will erect the simple 36x20
shelter (open on three sides) to provide covered space for children, elders,
and all the Lakota families who attend the sacred ceremonies Being invited to the sacred ceremonial
grounds is an honor; building something to be used during ceremony is a gift to
the soul of these Lakota.
But we, of course, will be receiving as much as giving on this
trip. There will be opportunity not only
to share time and work with the Lakota, but also to hear elder teaching and
possibly be invited to participate in some ceremony. The trip is May 17-23 and costs $350 for all
food, lodging, and transportation.
If you can’t come, you can support our trip by attending the PRISM
Dinner April 5th. Eat a Native American-themed
dinner catered by DISH Gourmet and learn more about Pine Ridge and our building
project with the nonprofits Remember and Thunder Valley Community Development
Corporation.
Other
ways to help are: donating your van for transportation, sponsoring a student,
and sponsoring or donating construction materials
In Spirit,
Todd Smiedendorf, Campus Minister
PRISM-CU.org
(Progressive, Radically
Inclusive Student
Ministry)
Mobile 303.882.9631
"What does the Lord require of you? To do justice,
to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God." - Micah 6:8
LIFE & NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION!
Milton Ashmore has been diagnosed with
prostate cancer. He had a CT scan on
Tuesday, March 11th and will have a radioactive seed implant on Thursday, April
17th. Please keep Milton and Carol in
your prayers.
Lay minister, author, civic award winner – now Sherrill Morris may add another title to her resume: Hero! Two weeks ago, she successfully dealt with a
kitchen fire at the women’s shelter where she works! Had it not been for her quick action, the
fire would have spread from the one kitchen wall throughout the shelter
house! That’s our Sherrill!
Rachel Shepherd enjoyed a five day get-away to
Congratulations to Sandy
Bish who begins a new job March
18th! The commute to
Speaking of March 18th, that’s the date our new neighbors at
The Villas at Flatirons (new Golden West apartments) are scheduled to begin
moving in.
’Tis the season of visiting parents! Heather
McLaughlin’s mother is visiting from
…and Melanie Abel’s folks have come from
The Older Elementary Church
School Class is happy to report that the congregation’s response to their “
Becky Campbell-Howe
was slowed down last week with a bout of diverticulitis! Ouch!
It was a positive sign to see her in worship Sunday!
(M, memory / H, honor)
Jane Byers M Charles Byers and our parents, Charles & Irma Byers and Dr. C.E. & Mary Zollinger
Rosemary Campbell M Shawn Campbell, Neil and Dora Coughlin
Mary and Hugh Crowder H our families
Joann Dennett M Joseph & Hazelmae Temple, parents; Blanche E. Taylor, grandmother
Jan and Bill Einert M Mr. & Mrs. Bill Boyer and Mr. & Mrs. William Einert Sr.
Marcie Geissinger and Neil Ashby M our parents
Pearl Grothe
Eleanor Hubbard
Gordon and Barb Koshio M Hugh and Dorothy Bundy
Keith Lance H Derril E. and Sue Curry Lance, Faye Curry,
M James I. Curry, Maurine Lance
Debbie and Dave Manica H Michelle Manica & Christine, Zach & Calia Morris
Doris Martin H Matt & Zack Martin
Martha Mason
Roberta McClintock M Harry McClintock
Mary ann Pinon
Rachel and Roy Shepherd
Teri, Lindsay, Jack Stickle M John W. Stickle
Jen Sullivan M Lola Monroe
Bob & Kay-Lowe Wendling H Melba Card, M Vic & Vera Wendling, Glenn & Lavina Lowe
Cindy and Terry Zimmerman M C.H. and Bonnie Zimmerman, David A Smith, Zella Smith-Welsh
SPRING BREAK
CONCERTS
Shawn Crowder will be home on spring break next week. He will be performing with both of his bands.
Thursday, March 20th, Time TBD
The O'Combo at Herman's Hideaway, 1578 S.
Broadway,
This club is 21+, the band is folk/rock
Saturday, March 22nd, 6 pm- 9 pm
Running Five at Color Me Mine, 20th &
This is a pottery studio, yes; you can paint
while you listen!
This band is acoustic/rock/pop songs.
Donations accepted.
REMINDER
The
diaconate asks for everyone to sign up for the dish that they will be bringing to
the Easter breakfast on Sunday, March 23rd.
The sign-up list is on the table in the narthex.
APRIL BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY
GREETINGS
02 Echo McAfee
03 Patrick Rios
06 Gayle & Vern Crow
07 Corey Skanes
09 Rachel Shepherd
12 Becky Campbell-Howe
13 Janet Barriger & Brian Holmes
Bill Baird
Cindy Crowder
14 Katherine Moulder
Juanita Mills
15 Esther Campbell
20 Vickie Thompson
24 Bob Wendling
26 Kathleen Grooters
27 Laura Burright
28 Kay Lowe-Wendling
REV. DR. BRYANT D. BADGER RETIRES
Rev. Dr.
Bryant D. Badger, Senior Minister, First Christian Church in
The
congregation will have a special service for Dr. and Mrs. Badger at the 10:45
a.m. service with a reception following. All are welcome and especially those who know
Rev. Dr. Badger from the Central Rocky Mountain Region.
Dr.
Badger is celebrating 43 years in the ministry serving congregations in
SELECTED TEXTS
March 23 March 30 April 6
Jeremiah 31-1-6 Acts 2-14a, 22-32 Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Psalm 16; 1 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
Colossians 3:1-4 Peter 1:3-9 1 Peter 1:17-23
Matthew 28:1-10 John: 20:19-31 Luke 24:13-35
FCC CAFÉS
9:30 a.m. - Riley Hall
March 16 – Property / Building Committees
March 23 – No FCC Café - Easter Breakfast
March 30 – Eleanor
& Dennis Hubbard – “Civil Rights and Wrongs: Our journey through
April 6 – Lee Strongwater – “Community Table &
Carriage House Merger”
April
27 – Martha Mason – “History of Our Buildings”
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
PALM SUNDAY
THURSDAY,
MARCH 20
DEBORAH-REBEKAH GROUP – 9:30 a.m., Spruce Room at Golden West.
COMMUNITY TABLE – FCC serves.
FCC – BOULDER DINNER THEATRE,
6:15 p.m., Little
Shop of Horrors
SUNDAY, MARCH 23
ANNUAL EASTER BREAKFAST
– 9:00 a.m.,
Easter Egg Hunt following.
EASTER WORSHIP – 10:45 a.m. with service
of baptism.
MONDAY, MARCH 24
OFFICE CLOSED
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP – 4:00 p.m., at the home of Priscilla Gifford. Discussion of Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
DISCIPLE WOMEN COORDINATING COMMITTEE
– 9:30 a.m.,
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
NEW WOMEN'S GROUP – brunch and discussion, 9:30 a.m. at the home of Sandy Bish. Rosie Campbell will lead the discussion.
PRISM ANNUAL DINNER – 6:00 p.m., First Congregational Church,
SUNDAY,
APRIL 6
ELDERS –
following sanctuary worship service.
TUESDAY,
APRIL 8
FCC BOARD – 7:00 p.m.,
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
FNATM – 7:00 p.m., Host, Martha Mason
SUNDAY, MAY 25
SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS, 10:00 a.m.
WE REMEMBER IN
PRAYER
Shirley
& Jim Abbott (sister & brother-in-law of Dave Norris), Craig Canady
(son of Ann Canady), Melba Card (aunt of Kay Lowe-Wendling), Joe Centeno, Joann
Dennett, Don Dowd (friend of Marilyn Howell), Maggie Haseman, Cara Knott (friend
of Jen Sullivan), Joe Kochevar (co-worker of John Abel), Phil Loney (friend of
Barb Koshio), Christine Ramey (friend of Jen Sullivan), Althea Rastocny (friend
of Sandy Bish), Glenn Riemer (friend of Louise Roth), Joe Roseborough (friend
of Carol Ashmore), Bob Shields (brother-in-law of Neil Ashby), Katherine
Streicher (friend of Marcie Geissinger), life & death of Betty Crouch
(mother of Rev. Mike Crouch), life & death of Sam Van Horn (friend of Jim
Howe).
PRAYER SHARED BY JANET
BARRIGER
O Lord God,
I have no idea
where I am going,
I do not see the
road ahead of me,
I cannot know for
certain where it will end.
Nor do I really
know myself.
And the fact that
I think I am following your will
Does not mean that
I am actually doing so.
But I believe that
the desire to please you
Does in fact please
you.
And I hope I have
that desire in all that I am doing.
…I will trust you
always
Though I may seem
to be lost
And in the shadow
of death
I will not fear,
And you are ever
with me,
And you will never
leave me
To make my journey
alone.
Written by Thomas Merton
NEXT RAM’S HORN DEADLINE: MONDAY, APRIL 7
Your
Church Staff Welcomes You:
Terry Zimmerman, Pastor Linda Abel, Administrative Secretary
Rebecca Hirsch, Director of Music Jeff Hogan, Organist
Dustin Adkins, Youth Director Jaime Alvarez, Custodian
Jessica Duncan, Nursery Attendant
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
Keep up with what’s happening at FCC on the website, www.fcc-boulder.org.
First Christian
Church
Boulder, CO 80303