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God is Still
Speaking...
Brookings United Church of Christ
WWW.BROOKINGSUCC.ORG
605 697 2882
Rev. Wade Schemmel
Pastor
Email:
Office Phone:
605-697-2882
Cell Phone:
701-934-2051
As I look at it. . .
“Whoever
you are,
wherever
you are on
life’s jour-
ney, you
are wel-
come here”
Issue 2 February 2016
February
2016
828 8th Street South
Brookings, SD 57006
Brookingsucc.org
605.697.2882
828 8th St. South
Brookings, SD 57006
ISSUE
2
You will see in the front of our worship area a display we call the Path
to Redemption. Thanks to the efforts of David Huebner an idea was literally
set in stone. But before we talk about David’s artwork let us back up to the
original question. As we begin the Lenten journey we are again asking some
very probing questions about the death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ.
Did Jesus really have to go through that miserable death on the cross? Was he
paying the price for my sins? What kind of God would expect such homage to
be paid? Are we in the human sacrificing business?
Before we go too far down that path may I humbly suggest that we are
asking the wrong questions? Easter is not about balancing the books with a ty-
rannical God. Easter is about you and me. The resurrection was not the final
payment in God’s blood lust, but it did overcome some barriers that stand in
the way of you and me finding our most complete life. There are obstacles
that stand in the way to our finding our most complete version of our life.
Some of the obstacles are a result of or living and others are part of our legacy
or our circumstance. The resurrection is about being set free of the angers and
the fears and the destructive decisions that plague us. It is about second chanc-
es, it is about opening for each of us the path to eternity.
The resurrection is about each of us becoming the most complete reflec-
tion of God’s image that we could possibly be. It is about making possible the
most meaningful journey with God in this life and in the life to come.
The road to redemption is the road to wholeness. It is about finding the
life that God is calling us to live. It is about holding onto the hope of the
promise that God has for each of us. May this Lenten season be a time when
with the help of God’s gracious love we face and overcome the barriers that
hold us back and live evermore fully into God’s vision of who we could be-
come. For this Lenten season calls us to hope mightily, to strive exceedingly
and to love without ending.
Namaste Wade
MARCH 6th, 2016 The One Great Hour of Sharing Endowment Fund (OGHS Fund) was established by an
anonymous contribution in early 2014 to Wider Church Ministries.
The goal of the OGHS Fund is to expand the witness and mission of Jesus Christ in the
world by creating long-term stability for the UCC’s systemic and relational participation
in emergency relief, disaster preparedness and response, sustainable development, so-
cial service and refugee advocacy and resettlement. It provides resources for the self-
empowerment of communities and individuals victimized by hunger, poverty, and injus-
tice.
Making a gift to the One Great Hour of Sharing Endowment funds makes you part of the
legacy that enables the church to respond to Christ’s call to serve. Together we will re-
main a strong and faithful witness through our compassionate response to those in
need.
We invite you to consider joining other donors through one of the many One Great Hour
of Sharing giving channels to invest in the endowment fund today. Existing Channels
include: Cash, Credit Card, Stock and Bequests.
Questions regarding the One Great Hour of Sharing Endowment Fund may be directed
to Phyllis Richards in Wider Church Ministries at 216-736-3215.
A Celebration of Diversity…
Beginning February 17
th and continuing on through
March 16th all are invited to gather for a soup supper at 6:00 followed by a
program on the theme of understanding at 7:00. The presenters will be mem-
bers of the richly diverse religious community of Brookings who wills share
what it means to practice their faith in our midst. There will be opportunity for
questions as together we grow in our understanding of God’s revelations to
those around us. The general theme for our Lenten Programs this year will be
focusing on what it’s like living as one who follows the guidance of a religion
other than Christianity in our society. The participants include on February 17 –
we are talking with Bud Johnson of the Native American Community; on Feb-
ruary 24 – Harry Greenbaum on behalf of the Jewish community; on March 2
– Harsha Mistry on behalf of the Hindu community; On March 9 - Fathe Hala-
weisch on behalf of the Muslim Community; on March 16 – Phillis Cole-Dai on
behalf of the Buddhist community. Please consider joining us as we go through
this Lent program series and season together.
On March 24th
Maundy Thursday, we will have a Seder meal followed by a
brief Tenebrae service. On March 25th, Good Friday from 4 – 7 there will be
an opportunity for all to come and share in a personal moment of reflection.
The sacrament of holy communion will be available for all that would wish to
receive it. Pastor Schemmel will be available to serve it or participants can
serve themselves.
Special offering in support of
Native American Students at SDSU~
The Native American Students at SDSU receive at graduation a blanket and a
stole through the American Indian center on campus. Over the past several
years we have helped to support this important happening by taking an offering
that would assist in the purchase of the blankets and stoles. Each set costs about
$300. We will be receiving that offering on Sunday February 14, the first Sun-
day of Lent. You are invited to be generous as we join the faculty and staff of the
college in supporting these special students. If you have any questions please
feel free to contact the church office.
American Red Cross Blood Drive When: Friday, March 4th, 2016
10:00-4:00 pm
Where: Brookings United Church of Christ
For appt. info: 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767) or
www.redcrossblood.org
Moderator’s Report FEBRUARY 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Harvest Table 5:30 pm
2
3
4 Faithful
Crafters 2-4 pm
5 6
7 Adult Study 9
Worship 10
Fellowship 11
8
9
10 Bible Study
11:30-1 pm
Confirma-
tion Mtg.
6 pm
LENT BEGINS
11 Confirmation
Mtg.
6 pm
12
13
Birthday Brunch 11 am Perkins
14 Adult Study 9
Worship 10 Fellowship 11
Communion Native Offering
15
16
BUCC
Council
Meeting
5:30 pm
17 Bible Study
11:30-1 pm
LENTEN
SOUP/
PROGRAM 6-8 pm
18 Faithful
Crafters 2-4 pm Confirmation
Mtg.
6 pm
19
20
21 Adult Study 9
Worship 10
Fellowship 11
22
23
24 Bible Study 11:30-1 pm LENTEN
SOUP/
PROGRAM
6-8 pm
25 Confirmation
Mtg.
6 pm
Night Out
5:30 pm
26
27
Faithful
Crafters
10-11:30
28 Adult Study 9
Worship 10
Fellowship 11
29
I want to take this time to THANK Julie Huebner, Kathy Apland and Darlene Dokken for all
their time and efforts when they were on the council. These three women donated a lot of their
personal time ensuring that our church and congregation was represented to the best of their
abilities. The council will miss their input and their longevity that was appreciated by the mem-
bers.
While we will miss Julie, Kathy and Darlene the council welcomes Jennifer Kemper, Marisol
Galvan-Murillo and Christie Prussman. The council is excited that our newer members want to
take on an actively part in our church life. With all things that are new, we will gain new insight
on how things can be done differently and possibly current with today’s world. Like always, if
you want to attend any of the monthly council meetings the council members would enjoy your
comments and participation.
Contact information: Home: 605-693-4220 Cell: 605-690-2820
Email: [email protected]
NOTES FROM THE JANUARY CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
The council verified that the 2015 OCWM (Our Church’s Wider Mission) dona-
tion by our church was made.
The council accepted a remote video system as a memorial gift given by Kathy
Apland and her family in honor of Milo Apland.
Child Abuse Awareness month is in April and the Outreach Commission is mak-
ing ribbons. Birthday gifts for the children in the foster care system will be pur-
chased using the funds raised at the craft fair.
BUCC will host a flea market April 29-30. All funds raised will go to the church.
The Church Life Commission will check into different Sunday School curriculum
for younger children.
World Day of Prayer will be coming up in March.
Pastor Wade is looking for a volunteer to help with electronics such as cameras,
speakers, etc.
A committee to plan the South Dakota UCC Conference annual meeting next
year that we have volunteered to host needs to be organized soon.
Ruby Wilson, BUCC Council Secretary
By: Kristi Prunty Moderator
217 4TH Street
BROOKINGS, SD 57006
605.692.5007
IMMEDIATE NEEDS:
Pizza Sauce/Crust Canned Mushrooms/
Black Olives
Sloppy Joe Mix Mandarin Oranges
Canned Spinach/Asparagus
Instant Oatmeal
HARVEST TABLE:
A warm-no-cost meal served every Mon-
day night from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the
First United Methodist Community Life
Center, The meal is offered for anyone in
the community looking for good food and
fellowship! If you have questions, contact Von-
da Kirkham, Harvest Table Director, 692 4345.
FEEDING
BROOKINGS
Bags of food are distributed
every Thursday from 4:00—5:00 p.m. at the
Ascension Lutheran Church
2030 3rd Street 692-6565
February food item of the month:
Pasta/Rice
If you have participated in the weekly Harvest Table, you know that it is more than a hot meal for those in need. They also distribute food stuffs and supplies for families to get through the week, such as soap, toothpaste, diapers and baby wipes to name a few. The number of people be-ing served each week has grown signifi-cantly over the last few years. In July 285 people were served a hot meal, gro-
cery items were distributed to 145 house-holds, 110 packages of diapers and baby wipes were handed out to families all at no cost to the families. The cupboards are BARE!! The Harvest Table is desperately in need of supplies. Non-perishable foods, (canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, beans, cereal, baby food, formula, fruits and juice, canned meat and other pantry staples), personal care items (soap, tooth-paste and brushes, shampoo, mouth-wash), baby supplies (diapers and baby wipes are especially needed), paper goods (paper towels, toilet paper). The needs run the gamut. If you need it for your house, the Harvest Table probably needs it as well. If you aren’t sure what is most need-ed, money is always “the right size and
color.” With your tax-deductible dona-tions, the Harvest Table staff can shop for what is needed the most.
Pantry is open:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
1:00 - 4:30pm
January July
Stuart & Melissa Apland
Kathy Apland
Steve & Kristi Prunty
Darlene Dokken (2)
February August
Larry Rogers &
Ruth Harper
Don & Nancy Marshall
Brenda & Carl Kline
Loye Holmes
Raul & Marisol Galvan-
Murillo
March September
Susan Helvig
Dave & Julie Huebner
Jean Lillelid
Linda Langner
Helen Andersen
If anyone has any concerns or possible conflicts,
Please contact the church office 605.697.2882
Or at [email protected]. Thank You!
Ministry Teams 2016
April October
Jim & Joanne Satterlee
Leonard &
Norita Henneman
Wade & Peg Schemmel
Jihong Cole-Dai
May November
Jim & Ruby Wilson
Tom & Susan Rosen
*Doug & Mary Ward
Christine Prussman
Christina & Justin Weimer
June December
Jacob & Samantha Holden
Randy & Marlene DeBoer
Chad & Laura Gloege
Shanta Messerli
Fred & Christine Delfanian
Special dedication of food items~ During each month we collect food for three special ministries that distribute food to those in need. These include “Feeding Brookings” “The Food Pan-
try” and “The Harvest Table”. There are receptacles and carts to receive each of these offerings. That food will be dedicated each 3rd Sunday and will be
distributed shortly after that. Help us to have nice full bins to share and dedi-cate.
2 Kristi Prunty
Daniel Messerli
6 Wayne Ward
18 Stuart Apland
19 Julie Huebner
24 Marjorie Kessler
FEBRUARY
BIRTHDAYS
ANNIVERSARIES:
Ruth Harper &
Larry Rogers
26 Kate and
Craig Treiber
BUCC served Brookings Area Harvest Table
February 1st, 2016. The meal began at 5:30
pm. We had many volunteers and everything
went off without a hitch. We always have a
great experience serving our local Harvest
Table. Thank you to all who helped and gave
of themselves to volunteer for those in need.
LENTEN PROGRAM SERIES HARVEST TABLE:
BUCC members and
friends of the Brook-
ings community com-
ing together to enjoy 2
different kinds of
soups, assorted sand-
wiches, cookies, and
coffee during fellow-
ship.
Bud Johnson of the Native American Community, discussing the religion he grew
up with in relation to other religions in the area and the impact that has had on
shaping his understanding of himself and others on the same journey.
New Council Members: Christie Prussman , Jennifer Kemper
Peg Schemmel , Ruby Wilson , and Kristi Prunty remain on coun-
cil and are also assisting in new areas during this term. Not pic-
tured is Marisol Galvan-Murillo (new member).
Upcoming Events in February
Native American
Offering February 14, 2016
Bible Study will take place on
Wednesday mornings at 11:30– 1pm
February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th.
Please join us!
‘FAITHFUL CRAFTERS’
February 4th & 18th~2-4 pm
February 27th~10-11:30 am Yoga Class
Cancelled
The instructor has previous obligations and will not be available to continue run-ning the class so we will not be continu-ing with Yoga at BUCC. Thank you for your participation!
BUCC Council
Meeting
February 16th, 2016
5:30 pm Potluck
6:15 pm Meeting
“BUCC Night Out”
February 25th, 2016
@ 5:30 pm
We will be sharing the sacrament of Holy Communion on Sun-
day, February 14th, 2016. All are invited to come and share in
this very special time as we gather about the table that our Re-
deemer has set. “Helping Hands” Offering bowl will also be
located in the sanctuary. This fund helps out local folks in
need. Please Join us!
Brookings United Church of Christ
American Red Cross
Blood Drive
Friday, March 4th, 2016
10:00-4:00 pm
OGHS
Offering
March 6th,
2016
Service~10 am
Adult Study Group that has
been meeting at 9:00 on Sunday
mornings has begun a study of
K a t h l e e n N o r r i s ’ s b o o k
“Amazing Grace”. If any have
interest in joining the group you
are welcome to join us!
March 4th, 2016~World Day of Prayer: Church Women United will celebrate World Day of Prayer at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2030 3rd St. at 2:00 pm. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement led by Christian women who come together to observe a com-mon day of prayer and action each year. Join in the prayer service written by the women of the Bahamas, which draws us into a study of Jesus’ radical love as he washes the disciples’ feet. All church men and women are invited to this World Day of Prayer. An offering will be taken to support the Church Women United pro-grams.
“Birthday Brunch”
February 13th, 2016
11 am ~ Perkins All are invited who wish to enjoy food and fellowship to celebrate your birthdays. Please Join us!
Confirmation
Meetings
Thursdays through
Lent~ 6 pm