October 26, 2006 Volume 18, Number 20
ANNUAL MEETING OF
CONGREGATION
November 12th Following
Worship
Agenda:
1. Approval of the 2007 budget
2. Approval of the 2007 slate of officers
3. Presentation and vote on hiring Church Design Concepts
4. Vote
on acceptance of contract on
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY –
NOVEMBER 5TH
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:
Earl
Ballinger
Charles
Byers
Al
Denton
Charlotte
Haynes
Esther
Houser
Maxine
Schuck
REPORT OF THE
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
2007 OFFICERS
TO BE ELECTED BY THE CONGREGATION – NOVEMBER 12
*CO-Presidents ` Rosemary
Campbell, Erik Mason
*Secretary
*Treasurer Sandy
Bish
*Church Growth / Fellowship Doris
Martin
*Educational Activities Jeff
Wilkins-Crowder
New Elder #1 (3-year term) Janet
Barriger
New Elder #2 (3-year term)
New Elder #3 (3-year term)
New Trustee (3-year term) Hugh
Crowder
Additional
2007 Officers
*Elders Chair (elected by elders) Heather
Avens
*Trustees Chair (by rotation) Marcie
Geissinger
Property Committee,
Chaired by Dennis
Hubbard
Stewardship Committee,
Chaired by Marjorie
Collins
Financial Secretary Marcie
Geissinger
Memorials Peggie
Hudiburg
Outreach Committee,
Chaired by Carol
Ashmore
Worship Committee,
Chaired by Rachel
Shepherd
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
Parking Chair Marcie
Geissinger
Pastoral Relations Committee:
Debbie Haseman (Elder representative); Dave Manica (Minister’s
representative); 2007 Board representative to be chosen
*officers that are
members of the General Church Board
ON
THE BOARD WALK
The following report will be part of the Board's report to the Congregation at our meeting on November 12th but it seemed as if it would be helpful for you all to have a chance to read this before
the meeting.
In January we received an unsolicited letter from a local lawyer on behalf of a developer with an offer to buy our property.
It was decided that the trustees (Marcie Geissinger,
Hugh Crowder, and Gary Howell) and
There was a letter to the congregation explaining the situation.
FCCafés and House Meetings were held with members of the congregation. There was overwhelming support for moving ahead with the sale of our current property. The biggest concerns were from the people at Golden West and a general consensus was built that should we move we would need to provide transportation to the new building for these people. One or two people wanted to investigate the possibility of combining with another congregation and they did that.
The Campus Acquisition and Future Exploration committee (Café) was formed with Hugh Crowder as the chair and they began looking for property.
On April 30th we called a special Congregational
meeting and voted to sell our property at
We interviewed commercial realtors and chose Paige Heiman-Coker to help us in our search for a new place. The Café committee has looked at close to 40 properties.
The Café committee and Board met with and interviewed Church Design Concepts and Church Extension to determine who might best help us as we move forward. The Café committee and the Board are recommending that we hire Church Design Concepts to design the building and over see the construction.
During this time the Trustees +1 continued to meet with the lawyers and the developer and signed a contract to sell our property on August 15, 2006 and a letter was sent to the congregation on August 21st detailing the terms of the contract.
Meanwhile we have begun to zero in on a replacement
property. The property is the site of
the
The Board authorized Hugh Crowder as a trustee and
chair of the Café committee to put an "Intent to Buy" contract on the
property. Our contract is a back-up
contract. The present contract holder is
trying to gain permission from the
(ON THE BOARD WALK continued)
Because we will need to have a bridge loan in place to purchase the property we have submitted financial information to Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Bank and are waiting for proposals from them.
At the Congregational meeting on November 12th we will have 4 items on the agenda.
5. Approval of the 2007 budget
6. Approval of the 2007 slate of officers
7. Presentation and vote on hiring Church Design Concepts
8. Vote
on acceptance of contract on
Please make time to go and look at the property on
The Board, the Café Committee and the Trustees +1 all wish to thank you for your caring and your prayers. Let's continue to be in prayer for one another and for our church as we move forward.
Rosemary Campbell
President of the Congregation
A 
FROM
RORY COWAL
We received this update from Rory,
our summer accompanist. Rory is
currently a graduate student in Music in the
Hey Terry!
Good to hear from you! School is going really well. My classes and lessons are good. I'm in a bunch of jazz ensembles and I'm playing all the time. I'm also in another Balinese Gamelan ensemble here and I'm taking an African drumming class.
My living situation is working out
very nicely. My place is nice and big
and I get along with my roommates just fine.
I haven't had many chances to explore
This town does have a lot to offer. I do miss
I'm glad that you have a music staff and that everything is working out in that regard. Well, send my regards to everyone at church and Golden West!
Take care,
Rory
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Joann Dennett, Barbara Johnson, Jean Mendel (granddaughter of Margaret Cline), Nelson Shepherd, Site Selection Committee (CAFÉ), John Stickle.
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
SHOWING OF AN INCONVENIENT
TRUTH
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30TH.
The Outreach Committee agreed to
participate with
SO – you are invited to attend this free showing of the film. It will be shown Monday, October 30th at 7:00 p.m. in Shambala Hall at Naropa (directions below). Priscilla Inkpen will be leading a discussion of the film and our response at the FCCafé on the following Sunday, November 5th.
Directions: Arapahoe to
OPEN HEARTS…
OPEN DOORS… OPEN TO THE FUTURE
CAPITAL
CAMPAIGN ENTERS ITS 2ND YEAR
A little over one year ago, the congregation committed to raising almost $200,000 over three years to renovate the sanctuary. A lot has happened in that year, and it has turned out to be very appropriate that this campaign had “Open to the Future” in its title. Our future is going to be a different direction, and a different place, than we thought, but the church continues to have significant capital needs.
Many people have asked “Should I continue to keep my capital campaign pledge?” The short answer is “Yes, if you are still able to do so.” Why is this important? That requires a little more explanation.
Our interim sanctuary renovation is now nearly completed. Most of the large expenses, such as the moveable seating and the sound system, are for elements that will come with us to our new home. The last, and largest, piece of the renovation is the new organ from Walker Technical Company. It is scheduled to arrive in January, along with a bill for $71,380. The installation of the organ will mark the completion of the sanctuary renewal program, and we look forward to an organ concert in celebration of this achievement. Of course, the organ, too, will come with us when we move.
The completion of the Sanctuary Renewal does not end our costs, however. The move to a new location generates many new expenses that we must be ready to meet. We need to hire a design firm to work with us to make our vision for a new church a reality. The congregation has expressed a strong interest in showing our commitment to be good stewards of the land by building in an environmentally-friendly way, something that may have higher costs in the short term but pay long-term dividends. And of course, with any building project there are many unanticipated costs and fees that we must be prepared to pay.
At this point the church has already received over 60% of the total amount pledged. If you are uncertain as to where you stand with your capital campaign pledge, please contact Marcie Geissinger. To be truly “Open to the Future” we must see this campaign through to completion.
Sincerely,
Erik Mason
“Open to the Future” Campaign Chair
BABY SHOWER!
There will be a baby shower for
Heather Avens and Steve Kadlec at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 10. Heather and Steve are adopting a baby girl
from
Carol Poore
IN SYMPATHY
Our love and sympathy are extended to Ferne Denton, daughter, Patricia and son, Jere upon the death of their husband and father, Al Denton. Al died on October 12th after a fall and short illness. A Celebration of Life was held in our sanctuary on Tuesday, October 17th with Rev. Zimmerman officiating.
FCCAFÉ ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER
12
The Way of the
Kitchen, or Eating to Change the World
How to achieve
good health and reform the world, all from the humble dinner table.
Who would guess that the dinner table can be a
powerful pathway for change, both for ourselves and our world. But here is the problem: "Eating
aware" people can hardly make a difference when our lives are so hectic
that even ordering takeout is a stretch.
Happily, author Mary Collette Rogers has discovered that busy people
don't have to be hostages to take out and fast foods. In this interactive talk, she reveals the
secret for eating in a way that matches our ideals--even with impossibly busy
lives. Learn about the many positive
impacts that can be brought about by conscious food and eating choices and how
to unlock the life-changing potential hidden in the humble kitchen.
Mary Collette
Rogers has witnessed the power of good eating.
When her children were quite young, they suffered serious illnesses
which she was able to cure through nutritional therapy. Since that time, she developed a nutrition
and meal management software program and most recently authored Take
Control of Your Kitchen, both products designed to help busy people tap
into the joys of the kitchen and the healthful riches of good food. She loves to inspire fun and creativity in
the kitchen while sharing the helpful insights, tips and strategies gathered
over 15 years in the healthy eating and cooking fields.
FCCAFÉS - 9:45 a.m. - Riley Hall
Coffee and tea will be available.
October 29 – “Ballot Issues Update” – Chris Stelplugh & Teresa Tuschhoff
November 5 – “A Discussion of An Inconvenient Truth” – Priscilla Inkpen
DWCC
Thursday, November 2 at 9:30 a.m. the Disciple Women
Coordinating Committee meets in the
WORLD
COMMUNITY DAY
Church Women United’s program emphasizing Human Relations
will be held on Friday, November 3.
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. and concluding with a luncheon ($6), the
celebration will be at
NEW WOMEN’S
GROUP
New Women’s Group
will meet Saturday, November 4 for brunch at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Marcie
Geissinger. Carol Ashmore will
facilitate the discussion, based on Common Roots, The Disciples
Women Resource.
ELDERS
Following the 10:45 a.m. worship service on November 5 the
elders will meet in the
LIVING THE QUESTIONS SESSIONS:
Wednesday, November 8 – 1:00, Riley Hall
Thursday, November 9 – 5:30, Church Library
Wednesday, November 29 – 1:00, Riley Hall
Thursday, November 30 – 5:30, Church Library
FNATM – NOVEMBER 10
Tsotsi
– 94 minutes (
FCC BOARD
MEETING
The next FCC Board meeting is Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00
p.m. in the
FCC – COMMUNITY TABLE
Thursday, November 16 is FCC’s night to serve at Community Table.
DEBORAH-REBEKAH
GROUP
Deborah-Rebekah Group meets Thursday, November 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the Spruce Room at Golden West.
WOMEN’S BOOK
GROUP
The next Women’s Book Group is Sunday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m. at the home of Priscilla Gifford. The group will discuss The River Sweet by Patricia Henley. All are welcome!
BOOK FAIR
Our annual Book Fair will be Sunday, December 3 and Sunday, December 10.
Purchase your books in the narthex before and after the sanctuary worship service.
LIFE AND NEWS OF THE
CONGREGATION!
Congratulations
to Blake Howard who reached the state finals at No. 2 singles in
the
Class
5A state tennis tournament. Blake’s
victory was
over a Cherry Creek player or team, in a state match, in coach Gale Howard’s seven
years at
Pauline Matteson has moved
to
Pauline’s new address elsewhere in this issue of The Ram’s Horn.
“All went well,” according to Joann
Dennett’s surgeon. She now has
another new knee.
Nice to meet Henry “Eric” Barstead, Kendra
Colyars’s friend from college, in worship
last
week! He was visiting from
BIG THANKS to Ray Crowder
for fashioning 3 beautiful tables from damaged pews.
(Damaged pews were replaced at no charge to FCC). The tables are for use by worship
leaders and are so convenient! Get a patent, Ray!
We received word of the death of Rev.
Tod Hubbell in
Rev. Hubbell served Disciples congregations
in
Dorys Lester, resident of
Golden West and faithful worshiper at our service there, has
been nominated for the “Vigilance in Outdoor Lighting” by Public Service. She has been
so good at letting us know when our exterior lights are malfunctioning! J
FCC members are traveling! Marcie Geissinger made a work
related trip to
BC
and Keith Lance spoke in both
Thank yous to Marj Collins, Jean
Crowder, and Kay Norris for organizing the music
library… once again!
And thank yous to Jean Crowder,
Jeannine Henderson and Kay Norris for
cleaning closets!
THANK YOU, CROP WALKERS AND
SPONSORS!
The final tally is in, and FCC raised $640 for CROP WALK this year. Thank you to Kendra Colyar, Steve Kadlec and Terry Zimmerman who joined me in walking. Also thank you to the many, many FCC congregants who pledged money, helping to make this year's walk a great success! You are making a difference to help fight hunger!
Heather Avens
THANK YOU, FCC CHEFS!
Among the many ways that FCC supports campus ministry, providing free home-cooked meals may be one of the offerings that is most appreciated by the UMHE students. Thank you to Carol Ashmore, Carol Poore, Doris Martin, and Sandy Bish for joining me in providing a yummy dinner for the UMHE students at their weekly fellowship meeting on October 11th.
Heather Avens
FEED THE UMHE STUDENTS –
ROUND 2!
I am looking for volunteers to prepare a main dish, side dish, salad, or desert for Wednesday, November 8th. The meal is an important part of the STUDENTS’ weekly fellowship gatherings, and is provided by UMHE's supporting churches. Please contact Heather Avens at 720.890.1252 or <heatheravens@yahoo.com> if you have a dish you'd like to provide.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
As many of you know, our church offers a meal, a light lunch, or a reception to the families of loved ones who have passed away. In order to provide this service we need to enlist the help of the people in the congregation to help serve or make salads, cookies, etc.
We try to update our list each year and this is that time. Some of our helpers have grown older and can no longer help us; others have moved away; and, some feel they have just done that long enough! You know how that is! Anyway, we are recruiting again and hope that many of you will be able to help. If you are already on our list, an no longer wish to be contacted, would you please let us know. Otherwise, I’m sure we’ll be in touch for your help.
Catch us at church or give us a call: Jean Crowder 303.442.0449, Jeannine Henderson 303.442.6188 or Kay Norris at 303.442.5081.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jean Crowder
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
Mark your calendars
for Sunday, November 19, the date for this year’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
CONTENTS:
2 ON THE BOARD WALK,
3 ON THE BOARD WALK Continued,
A 
from
Rory Cowal, Prayer
4 Capital Campaign
5 Nominating Committee Report
6 Baby Shower, Sympathy, FCCafé
7 Celebrations, Showing of An Inconvenient Truth
8 Calendar
9 Life & News of the Congregation
10 Thank Yous, Feed the UMHE Students, Volunteers Needed
NEXT RAM’S
HORN DEADLINE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Your
Church Staff:
Terry Zimmerman, Pastor Sherrill Morris, Youth Director
Linda Abel, Administrative Secretary Jaime & Leticia Alvarez, Custodians
Rebecca Hirsch, Choir Director Ikuko Inoguchi Scheuren, Accompanist
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
Web: www.fcc-boulder.org