The Ram’s Horn

October 25, 2007 Volume 19, Number 20

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 4TH

As a part of the morning worship we will observe what has become an annual tradition, honoring those of our church family who have died in the past year. This year we remember and honor:

June Craig

Wayne Frank

Barbara Johnson

Thelma Knudsen

Clara Lemons

Emma Slater

John Stickle

Claudia Tripp

Let your voice be heard!

ANNUAL MEETING OF CONGREGATION

NOVEMBER 11TH AGENDA:

I. Approval of the 2008 budget

II Approval of the 2008 slate of officers

REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

2008 OFFICERS

TO BE ELECTED BY THE CONGREGATION – NOVEMBER 11

*President Erik Mason

*Vice-President

*Secretary Pam Ware

*Treasurer Rachel Shepherd

*Church Growth / Fellowship Doris Martin

*Educational Activities

New Elder #1 (3-year term) Dale Abel

New Elder #2 (3-year term) Marilyn Howell

New Elder #3 (3-year term) Martha Mason

New Trustee (3-year term) Dave Manica

Additional 2008 Officers

*Elders Chair (elected by elders) Keith Lance

*Trustees Chair (by rotation) Dave Manica

Property Committee, Chaired by Dennis Hubbard

Stewardship Committee, Chaired by Janet Barriger

Financial Secretary Marcie Geissinger

Memorials Peggie Hudiburg

Outreach Committee, Chaired by Carol Ashmore

Worship Committee, Chaired by Eleanor Hubbard

Diaconate, Co-chaired by Debbie & Dave Manica

Diaconate Team Leaders

1st Sunday

2nd Sunday

3rd Sunday

4th Sunday

Library Committee, Chaired by Marilyn Howell

Church Historian Martha Mason

Permanent Fund, Chaired by Joann Dennett

Capital / Building Fund Treasurer Erik Mason

Parking Chair Marcie Geissinger

*officers that are members of the General Church Board

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS TO:

2 Eleanor Hubbard

4 Bessie Bishop

Mary Rios

6 Linda Abel

7 Mike Abel

Roberta Smith

11 Warren Wendling

12 Jack Trejo

13 Barbara Wilkins-Crowder

17 Priscilla Gifford

18 Lauren Paukert

21 Gordon Koshio

25 Aaron Wilkins-Crowder

27 Camryn Einert

28 Gale & Lisa Howard

29 Eloise Norris

“LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE……..”

Completed pledge cards can still be turned in to the church office OR place them in the offering plate on Sunday, October 28th.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

Bring a dish to share, your tableware. And come in costume or beware!

WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBER!

Beginning November 4th, our new nursery attendant will be Robyn Wodiuk! Robyn works with and comes highly recommended by Sarah Johnson, our former attendant. She is a student at Naropa University and presently works for a local child care facility.

Please help us welcome Robyn to our church staff and into our church family!

FOR COMMUNITY TABLE

The Church Growth and Fellowship Committee will be collecting socks for Community Table on October 28, November 4 and November 11. A basket to collect the socks will be located in the narthex. Mainly socks for males are needed.

SELECTED TEXTS

October 28 November 4 November 11

Joel 2:23-32 Habakkuk 1:1-4;2:1-4 Haggai 1:15b-2:9

Psalm 65 Psalm 119:137-144 Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

Luke 18:9-14 Luke 19:1-10 Luke 20:27-38

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER

Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 18th, the date for this year’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Elders host this much anticipated church family celebration, preparing the traditional turkey, ‘taters and dressing (and likely a vegetarian option). Others can bring their family favorite side dish or a new “sounds incredible” recipe sharing.

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!

Don’t forget to turn you clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 3rd.

FCCAFÉS – 9:30 a.m. Riley Hall

October 28 – Keith Lance – “My Visit to Portugal”

November 4 – Peg & Don Fritschel – “LA to

Boston by Bike”

DWCC

Thursday, November 1 at 9:30 a.m. the Disciple Women Coordinating Committee meets.

WORLD COMMUNITY DAY

“World Community Day,” a program presented by Church Women United, will be held at Mountain View Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder on Friday, November 2nd at 10:30 a.m. The theme is “Embracing God’s Justice—Under God’s Tent.” Lunch will be served; the cost is $6.00. Reservations should be turned in to Jan Einert at 303.442.2384 on or before Monday, October 29th. Jan will provide transportation from Golden West door #4 at 10:00 a.m.

NEW WOMEN’S GROUP

All women are invited to the next New Women’s Group brunch meeting at 9:30 a.m.

on Saturday, November 3 at the home of Cindy Zimmerman. Carol Poore will lead the discussion regarding the Pledge of Allegiance issues.

ELDERS

Following the 10:00 a.m. worship service on November 4 the Elders will meet in Riley Hall.

FNATM

Cindy and Terry Zimmerman will host the Friday, November 9, Friday Night at the Movies at 7:00 p.m. The movie is Jesus Camp.

30TH ANNUAL DINNER FOR COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME

Saturday, November 10 is the annual dinner for the Colorado Christian Home at the Colorado Convention Center, Korbel Ballroom. Contact Carol Ashmore at 720.304.2113 for information and reservations.

BOOK FAIR

Our annual Book Fair will be Sunday, November 11 and Sunday, November 18. Purchase your books in the narthex before and after the sanctuary worship service.

FCC BOARD MEETING

The next regularly scheduled FCC Board meeting is Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.

in the Education Building, Room #5.

DEBORAH-REBEKAH GROUP

The next Deborah-Rebekah Group meeting is Thursday, November 15 at 9:30 a.m. in the Spruce Room at Golden West.

FCC – COMMUNITY TABLE

Thursday, November 15 is FCC’s night to serve at Community Table.

FOOTBALL PARKING

CU Games in Boulder

November 3, time TBA – Missouri

Friday, November 23, 10:00 a.m. – Nebraska

LIFE & NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION!

Sharon and Warren Wendling enjoyed their trip to see the fall foliage in Vermont & New Hampshire. Sharon described the colors as if they were painted by number! This was their 8th trip this year! They are truly enjoying their retirement.

Daniel Abel received a trophy and certificate for being the best mid-fielder on his soccer team, the Cheetah’s! Way to go, Daniel!

A wedding in Baltimore was the one of the destinations for Janet Barriger and Brian Holmes. Janet was the “Best Woman!`” at the wedding. Following the wedding they drove to NJ to visit friends.

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER

James & Shirley Abbott (brother-in-law & sister of Dave Norris), Tim Creech (godson-of Keith Lance), Joann Dennett, Ferne Denton, Priscilla Inkpen, Tennyson McCarty, Zach Russell (friend of Jess Crowder), Nelson Shepherd, Xiu Yu (co-worker of Steve Kadlec).

GENERAL MINISTER & PRESIDENT TO VISIT MIDDLE EAST

General Minister and President Sharon E. Watkins will leave this weekend on her first trip to the Middle East. During her October 21-26 visit, Watkins will have an opportunity to meet with Global Ministry partners and view the current climate in the region. Peter Makari, Global Ministries area executive for the Middle East and Europe will accompany Watkins on the visit, which will include conversations with the Middle East Council of Churches, as well as visits to schools, a peacemaker team and interfaith programs.

"As we meet with our ecumenical partners, please pray that we approach our conversation with a listening ear to what is being offered to us as witness of God's presence in the region," said Watkins. "Please pray that we may join with our brothers and sisters in the unity that comes from our shared passion for peace with justice. "From October 27-30, Watkins will be in Damascus, Syria attending the Permanent Committee on Consensus and Collaboration for the World Council of Churches (WCC). The committee provides a forum for the Protestant and Orthodox members of WCC to further explore their relationship.