Congregational Coaching

Church Events Jan 1 Happy New Year

Jan 6 Epiphany

Jan 7 MTB Planning Meeting

Jan 13 1st Meeting with Congregational Coach

Jan 25-26 Hoagie Sale

Feb 5-6 Shoo Fly Pies

Feb 10 Congregational

Meeting

(Snow Date 224)

Cornerstone the

JANUARY 2019 NEWSLETTER | ST PAULrsquoS UCC

As you may have read in last monthrsquos newsletter St Paulrsquos congregation has decided to hire Val Hastings to lead as our congregational coach in 2019 To set us up for success we are seeking 10-12 individuals to serve on a coaching team that will work directly with Val So far 9 individuals have made the commitment to be on this important coaching team We are still looking for more committed members of the congregation

The first session with Val will be on Sunday January 13th following worship The group will be meeting with Val Hastings four times throughout the upcoming year These sessions will be approximately 2 hours and a light lunch will be provided Additional group meetings will be held between the quarterly meetings It isnrsquot too late to think pray and discern if this might be a good fit for you to engage in the steps of growing the vitality and sustainability of our congregation

Val Hastings worshipped at St Paulrsquos on December 9 amp 16 and was able to informally talk to some members of our congregation Dr J Val Hastings MCC is a United Methodist Pastor and the Founder and President of Coaching4TodayrsquosLeaders Coaching4Clergy Coaching4Groups and Coaching4BusinessLeaders If you didnrsquot have an opportunity to talk to him and had any questions or needed any additional information please connect with Sherry Hunter or Pat Babel

Notice of cancellation of worship whenever possible will be posted by Sunday morning at 730am on the website Facebook page church answering service message 69news and WFMZ

Weather Cancellation

Congregational Meeting Sunday February 10th (Snow Date Feb 24th)

Continuing in our new structure of providing shorter and more regular congregational meetings our next official meeting is scheduled to follow worship on February 10th The meeting topics are currently slated to include Congregational Coaching Update Capital Improvement Team Kickoff (with various draft proposals shared for an accessible bathroom) and the 2018 End of Year Financial Report Proxy voting will be available again as this becomes a regular option for congregational meetings Be sure to stay connected and to look for updates as we approach the meeting date

Thank you to all the individuals who helped to make this yearrsquos Blue Christmas Worship Service such a meaningful time of blessing From those who helped prepare and hand out the 400 Hershey Kiss bags to individuals within our community to the setup and tear down teams to the chime choir members readers greeters prayer team members and other participants who embodied Godrsquos compassionate love thank you You all truly touched the lives of others with the healing of Christ through your sincere acts of discipleship

Finding Our Greatest Strength In Our Weakness One of the most impactful life lessons I learned came from a Greek student I shared an apartment with while living in Scotland He was a great guy with an incredible sense of humor who loved good food and who worked incredibly hard Out of all the international students I shared the apartment with he by far worked the hardest I was surprised then when at the end of the first semester he shared with me the results of his exams They werenrsquot great Not in the least bit But he wasnrsquot upset In fact he seemed quite content by his grades which did not make sense to me Being good friends I asked him how he could be so content when he had worked so hard The response he gave revealed wisdom that still shapes the way I look at life

He said ldquoI came to University to learn I did not come to be tested on what I already knew I worked for every grade that I received and I now know far more than when I arrived three months ago I have achieved so much and I am proud of thatrdquo

From an early age I had come to believe that school was not about education I saw it as one big test that you needed to excel at in order to get ahead As a result I was hesitant to learn What I mean by this is that I did not feel free to try things that I did not believe I would be good at It was too much of a risk I was worried what would happen if I showed myself to be ldquoweakrdquo But sitting at the feet of my wise Greek friend I realized how foolish and limiting my perspective on education and life was and how it had trapped me from truly

learning growing and experiencing life From him I learned the value in being boldly ldquoweakrdquo so that in fact I may become far ldquostrongerrdquo and live life far more richly than I could otherwise ever be or do

As we begin our coaching relationship with Val Hastings this month I find much wisdom in the words of my Greek friend Over the next year there will be an incredible opportunity to learn to grow and to share in the community of faith in new ways Some of the things we will already know and will do quite good at Some of the things we will quite possibly be ldquoweakrdquo within But let us be bold in our weakness fearing not what we do not know but with curiosity and wonder seek to learn and grow that the kingdom of heaven may blossom all the more richly in our midst For I believe Jesus himself revealed that the kingdom of heaven comes through our weakness and our vulnerability

Or as Paul says ldquoGod chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong God chose what is low and despised in the world things that are not to reduce to nothing things that are so that no one might boast in the presence of Godhellip lsquoLet the one who boasts boast in the Lordrsquordquo (1 Corinthians 127-31)

Your Fellow Classmate In Christ

Pastor Joe

Worship Schedule Having spent December rejoicing in the joyous celebration of Godrsquos coming to us in Jesus the month of January invites us to listen anew to the message of hope and life for which our savior has come In this we open our hearts to receive Jesusrsquo passionate call upon our lives

16th 930am ndash Epiphany Communion by Intinction amp Childrenrsquos Message

113th 930am - Baptism of Christ Remembrance of Baptism amp Youth Education Classes (0-9th grade)

120th 930am ndash Youth Education Classes (0-9th grade)

127th 930am ndash Youth Education Classes (0-9th grade)

Blue ChristmasmdashThank you

lsquoLight the NightrsquomdashBook Drive I just want give thanks to everyone who helped me in my children book drive we had a total 473 books that we gave to the opportunity house

Thank you Ethan Nuss Thank you for the $640 of Box Tops you helped us collect in November We really appreciate what you are doing for our school Please keep on helping our school by bringing in your Box Tops Thank You - Olivia and Natalie Motz

Box TopsmdashThank you

Consistory Corner

September 2018

1 Lenette Wells was appointed as Consistory member to carry out a term that was to end in June 2019

2 Approved Val Hastings to come to October meeting to talk to Consistory on his views for Coaching

3 Approved a recommendation to have 2 shorter Congregational Meetings and 1 longer meeting each year Also agreed to re-evaluate the above recommendation and make any necessary changes

4 Agreed a Building Access policy was needed for how long individuals or groups are given access to buildings Individuals agreed to work on policy to present to Consistory for approval

5 Employer Healthcare was discussed due to rising costs A suggestion was made to cap Healthcare at 2017 levels That was not passed A committee was formed to pursue additional options for Healthcare Will review again in early part of 2019

6 Approved a recommendation that Consistory will read monthly faith and leadership growth booklets

October 2018

1 Dawn Fear was appointed as Consistory member to carry out a term that was to end in June 2019

2 Reviewed 2019 Budgets Two budgets were presented One with a 20 reduction in pay and the other a pay freeze in Pastor Joersquos salary Discussion was tabled

3 Presentation was heard from Janeen Adil on a Labrinyth workshop It was recommended that Janeen provide a written proposal to Consistory so there was a clear and precise outline for marketing etc

4 Covenant with Commissioned Minister It was recommended that the Commissioned Minister should edit current draft to incorporate proposal expectation and goals in programs being offered

5 Approved a Scholarship request to be paid out of the Harvey Hafer account

November 2018

No meeting

December 2018

1 Received notice of the ending employment for the recently hired Bookkeeper To accommodate a temporary transition a process was developed that includes the support of the Personnel Team Treasurer Pastor and Administrative Assistant Further details to the transition and re-advertising of the Bookkeeper position are to be developed in the next two months

2 Approved Congregational Meeting for February 10th with a snow date of February 24th

3 The Labyrinth proposal was presented by Commissioned Minister Janeen Adil and it was approved

4 Approved the request by Pastor Joe for a portion of his salary to be earmarked as housing allowance for 2019

5 Approved 2019 OCWM commitment 6 Approved the bill for the boiler repairs of $669506 to be

paid

How Can I Serve Welcoming new individuals to be trained and serve

as Worship Stewards - Pastor Joe

Mission Trip Birdsboro Planning Meeting Jan 7 from 7-9pm ndash Pastor Joe

Seeking individuals to serve in leadership roles Kitchen ndash Lead person for the cooks Sponsorship ndash Vice-Chair Spiritual Development ndash Vice-Chair Closing Celebration Team ndash Chair amp Vice-

Chair Individuals are also welcome to serve with one of the 7 core planning teams (see descriptions listed on page 4 of this newsletter)

Tentative first Coaching Session Jan 13 after worship ndash Sherry Hunter amp Pat Babel

Hoagie Sale Jan 25th amp 26th morning ndash Sherry Hunter

Addition opportunities to serve earlier in the week to prep for the hoagie making days

Hoagie Time January 25 and January 26th is the 1st hoagie sale of 2019 Orders will be due January 18th and the price of each hoagie will increase 50 to $600 For this hoagie sale the 10 tithing will be going to St Johnrsquos Hill UCC in Boyertown Without Hill Churchrsquos congregational members who volunteer during hoagie making days we would not be able to make as many hoagies as we do They also order hoagies at each sale If you are interested in volunteering see Sherry Hunter

Ways to Volunteer

Take hoagie orders and turn them into Richard Wolf of Sherry Hunter by January 18th

Think of local businesses that might be interested in having hoagies delivered for lunch on Friday January 25 or Saturday January 26

Help with putting pepper cups together January 22

Help with slicing and preparing vegetables January 21-January 25

Help with hoagie labels and organizing deliveries January 24

Help with finishing up setting of tables January 24

Help on making hoagies January 25th and January 26th

2019 Offering Envelopes A number of 2019 offering envelopes are still waiting to be picked up Please stop by the table in the church to see if you can help connect a set to a family member neighbor home congregant or friend

Remember to discard any remaining 2018 offering envelopes after December 31st

Are you being called to serve

MISSION TRIP BIRDSBORO 2019

Participant Team 1 Ensures for consistent communication with partner congregations to keep people informed and energized for Mission Trip

2 Manage all participant registrations

Ensure for the proper completion of all registration forms

Receive and track all registration payments

Develop master list of participants and skill sets

3 Develop T-shirt design and MTB theme

4 Assist in coordinating participants and site projects 5 Ensure for implementation of Safe Church policies and procedures

6 Serve as participant support during the Mission week

Site Team 1 Develop community based work project list

2 Coordinate site evaluations

3 Manage all work project supplies

Develops supply list ndash purchased donated and loaned

Manages the supply team

Secure needed supplies in advance

Ensure for first aid kits and non-standard safety equipment for participants

4 Assist in coordinating participants and site projects

5 Oversee the post Mission Trip cleanup return and storage of materials and supplies

Kitchen Dining Team 1 Plan and prepare the menu for the week

2 Secure all needed food and serving supplies

Assist in connecting with sponsors for food items

3 Organize the clean-up of meals

4 Manage all kitchen personnel 5 Ensure for all needed pre and post Mission week prep and clean up

6 Assist with Sunday Celebration as able

Spiritual Development Team 1 Promote spiritual grounding of the mission week in partner churches both before and after the Mission Week 2 Ensure for a spiritual focus and centering for the entire week 3 Secure individuals for morning devotions 4 Provide group building and spiritually enriching evening amp day time activities 5 Provide relational and spiritual closure for the week 6 Aid in developing the focus of the Sunday Celebration 7 Provide oversight and training for the Listeners

Promotion Team 1 Connect with local media to highlight the work of God being lived out through Mission Trip Birdsboro

2 Provide necessary pictures and news releases

3 Maintain a record of the news reports to post online in the church to share with our sponsors and to resource our partner churches

4 Oversee and provide direction to photographers and videographers

5 Ensure for community focused publicity of both assistance applications and participant registration

6 Manage Mission Trip Facebook and website information

Sponsorship Development Team 1 Serve as the point team in coordinating needs requests of local businesses

2 Broaden Mission Trip Birdsbororsquos sponsorship base (eg businesses non-profits congregations etchellip)

3 Investigate grant possibilities as able

4 Provide follow up thanks to all sponsors

Closing Celebration Team 1 Secure venue for the event 2 Develop format and structure for the celebration 3 Coordinate invitations for homeowners community leaders and sponsors 4 Ensure for all technology needs 5 Manage the hosting and flow of the event

January begins the major kickoff for the planning of Mission Trip Birdsboro 2019 As you may or may not know what makes this ministry possible are the individuals from the various partner churches serving on our seven core planning teams More than completing the tasks of Mission Trip these teams have proven to be a place of blessing and friendships that span the congregations of this region Maybe this is the year you are being called to become involved as a member of one of these planning teams

To help you in your discernment below is a list of the various core teams and their primary areas of responsibility If you would like join a team or simply learn more please be in touch with Pastor Joe or Dawn Fear who can guide you in the right direct

Worship

Date

Worship

Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery

January 6

Epiphany Tim McGee Natalie Motz Stuart amp Lenette Wells Barb Kerper amp TBD

January 13 Mary Motz Olivia Motz Wanda Druzba amp Pat Babel Jamie McGee amp TBD

January 20 Pat Babel Ethan Nuss Sherry Hunter amp Anna Oister Jamie McGee amp TBD

January 27 Janeen Adil Gage Fecera John Hunter Jr amp Doug Johnson Jamie McGee amp TBD

Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members

Consistory

Stuart Wells President Sherry Hunter Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Richard Wolf Treasurer Carole

Audette Barb Kerper Lenette Wells

Ministry Team Leaders

Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Personnel Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds Rev

Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius

MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders

Supporting Ministers

Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist Luwaina

Baker Administrative Assistant ∙ Barbara Kerper Sexton ∙ Richard Wolf Treasurer

To become more actively involved in the life and ministry of St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ in our mission to

celebrate the living presence of our Lord contact a ministry team leader or contact Pastor Motz to see where you might

begin

To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos

please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and

our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro

Memorial Gift Donations

Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of John ldquoPappyrdquo Marquet to St

Paulrsquos Memorial Fund

Johanne Mullakey amp

Suzanne Lander

Tom amp Ruth Rapposelli

Alice Sell

Carl amp Lynn Weaver

Al Ernesto

Jill amp Charlie Cosgrove

Alice amp Ray Dengler

Mr amp Mrs Roy Millard

Joseph Motz

Susan Diguglielmo

Doanld amp Mary Fister

Worship Leadership ndash January

Thank you to all the individuals who helped to make this yearrsquos Blue Christmas Worship Service such a meaningful time of blessing From those who helped prepare and hand out the 400 Hershey Kiss bags to individuals within our community to the setup and tear down teams to the chime choir members readers greeters prayer team members and other participants who embodied Godrsquos compassionate love thank you You all truly touched the lives of others with the healing of Christ through your sincere acts of discipleship

Finding Our Greatest Strength In Our Weakness One of the most impactful life lessons I learned came from a Greek student I shared an apartment with while living in Scotland He was a great guy with an incredible sense of humor who loved good food and who worked incredibly hard Out of all the international students I shared the apartment with he by far worked the hardest I was surprised then when at the end of the first semester he shared with me the results of his exams They werenrsquot great Not in the least bit But he wasnrsquot upset In fact he seemed quite content by his grades which did not make sense to me Being good friends I asked him how he could be so content when he had worked so hard The response he gave revealed wisdom that still shapes the way I look at life

He said ldquoI came to University to learn I did not come to be tested on what I already knew I worked for every grade that I received and I now know far more than when I arrived three months ago I have achieved so much and I am proud of thatrdquo

From an early age I had come to believe that school was not about education I saw it as one big test that you needed to excel at in order to get ahead As a result I was hesitant to learn What I mean by this is that I did not feel free to try things that I did not believe I would be good at It was too much of a risk I was worried what would happen if I showed myself to be ldquoweakrdquo But sitting at the feet of my wise Greek friend I realized how foolish and limiting my perspective on education and life was and how it had trapped me from truly

learning growing and experiencing life From him I learned the value in being boldly ldquoweakrdquo so that in fact I may become far ldquostrongerrdquo and live life far more richly than I could otherwise ever be or do

As we begin our coaching relationship with Val Hastings this month I find much wisdom in the words of my Greek friend Over the next year there will be an incredible opportunity to learn to grow and to share in the community of faith in new ways Some of the things we will already know and will do quite good at Some of the things we will quite possibly be ldquoweakrdquo within But let us be bold in our weakness fearing not what we do not know but with curiosity and wonder seek to learn and grow that the kingdom of heaven may blossom all the more richly in our midst For I believe Jesus himself revealed that the kingdom of heaven comes through our weakness and our vulnerability

Or as Paul says ldquoGod chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong God chose what is low and despised in the world things that are not to reduce to nothing things that are so that no one might boast in the presence of Godhellip lsquoLet the one who boasts boast in the Lordrsquordquo (1 Corinthians 127-31)

Your Fellow Classmate In Christ

Pastor Joe

Worship Schedule Having spent December rejoicing in the joyous celebration of Godrsquos coming to us in Jesus the month of January invites us to listen anew to the message of hope and life for which our savior has come In this we open our hearts to receive Jesusrsquo passionate call upon our lives

16th 930am ndash Epiphany Communion by Intinction amp Childrenrsquos Message

113th 930am - Baptism of Christ Remembrance of Baptism amp Youth Education Classes (0-9th grade)

120th 930am ndash Youth Education Classes (0-9th grade)

127th 930am ndash Youth Education Classes (0-9th grade)

Blue ChristmasmdashThank you

lsquoLight the NightrsquomdashBook Drive I just want give thanks to everyone who helped me in my children book drive we had a total 473 books that we gave to the opportunity house

Thank you Ethan Nuss Thank you for the $640 of Box Tops you helped us collect in November We really appreciate what you are doing for our school Please keep on helping our school by bringing in your Box Tops Thank You - Olivia and Natalie Motz

Box TopsmdashThank you

Consistory Corner

September 2018

1 Lenette Wells was appointed as Consistory member to carry out a term that was to end in June 2019

2 Approved Val Hastings to come to October meeting to talk to Consistory on his views for Coaching

3 Approved a recommendation to have 2 shorter Congregational Meetings and 1 longer meeting each year Also agreed to re-evaluate the above recommendation and make any necessary changes

4 Agreed a Building Access policy was needed for how long individuals or groups are given access to buildings Individuals agreed to work on policy to present to Consistory for approval

5 Employer Healthcare was discussed due to rising costs A suggestion was made to cap Healthcare at 2017 levels That was not passed A committee was formed to pursue additional options for Healthcare Will review again in early part of 2019

6 Approved a recommendation that Consistory will read monthly faith and leadership growth booklets

October 2018

1 Dawn Fear was appointed as Consistory member to carry out a term that was to end in June 2019

2 Reviewed 2019 Budgets Two budgets were presented One with a 20 reduction in pay and the other a pay freeze in Pastor Joersquos salary Discussion was tabled

3 Presentation was heard from Janeen Adil on a Labrinyth workshop It was recommended that Janeen provide a written proposal to Consistory so there was a clear and precise outline for marketing etc

4 Covenant with Commissioned Minister It was recommended that the Commissioned Minister should edit current draft to incorporate proposal expectation and goals in programs being offered

5 Approved a Scholarship request to be paid out of the Harvey Hafer account

November 2018

No meeting

December 2018

1 Received notice of the ending employment for the recently hired Bookkeeper To accommodate a temporary transition a process was developed that includes the support of the Personnel Team Treasurer Pastor and Administrative Assistant Further details to the transition and re-advertising of the Bookkeeper position are to be developed in the next two months

2 Approved Congregational Meeting for February 10th with a snow date of February 24th

3 The Labyrinth proposal was presented by Commissioned Minister Janeen Adil and it was approved

4 Approved the request by Pastor Joe for a portion of his salary to be earmarked as housing allowance for 2019

5 Approved 2019 OCWM commitment 6 Approved the bill for the boiler repairs of $669506 to be

paid

How Can I Serve Welcoming new individuals to be trained and serve

as Worship Stewards - Pastor Joe

Mission Trip Birdsboro Planning Meeting Jan 7 from 7-9pm ndash Pastor Joe

Seeking individuals to serve in leadership roles Kitchen ndash Lead person for the cooks Sponsorship ndash Vice-Chair Spiritual Development ndash Vice-Chair Closing Celebration Team ndash Chair amp Vice-

Chair Individuals are also welcome to serve with one of the 7 core planning teams (see descriptions listed on page 4 of this newsletter)

Tentative first Coaching Session Jan 13 after worship ndash Sherry Hunter amp Pat Babel

Hoagie Sale Jan 25th amp 26th morning ndash Sherry Hunter

Addition opportunities to serve earlier in the week to prep for the hoagie making days

Hoagie Time January 25 and January 26th is the 1st hoagie sale of 2019 Orders will be due January 18th and the price of each hoagie will increase 50 to $600 For this hoagie sale the 10 tithing will be going to St Johnrsquos Hill UCC in Boyertown Without Hill Churchrsquos congregational members who volunteer during hoagie making days we would not be able to make as many hoagies as we do They also order hoagies at each sale If you are interested in volunteering see Sherry Hunter

Ways to Volunteer

Take hoagie orders and turn them into Richard Wolf of Sherry Hunter by January 18th

Think of local businesses that might be interested in having hoagies delivered for lunch on Friday January 25 or Saturday January 26

Help with putting pepper cups together January 22

Help with slicing and preparing vegetables January 21-January 25

Help with hoagie labels and organizing deliveries January 24

Help with finishing up setting of tables January 24

Help on making hoagies January 25th and January 26th

2019 Offering Envelopes A number of 2019 offering envelopes are still waiting to be picked up Please stop by the table in the church to see if you can help connect a set to a family member neighbor home congregant or friend

Remember to discard any remaining 2018 offering envelopes after December 31st

Are you being called to serve

MISSION TRIP BIRDSBORO 2019

Participant Team 1 Ensures for consistent communication with partner congregations to keep people informed and energized for Mission Trip

2 Manage all participant registrations

Ensure for the proper completion of all registration forms

Receive and track all registration payments

Develop master list of participants and skill sets

3 Develop T-shirt design and MTB theme

4 Assist in coordinating participants and site projects 5 Ensure for implementation of Safe Church policies and procedures

6 Serve as participant support during the Mission week

Site Team 1 Develop community based work project list

2 Coordinate site evaluations

3 Manage all work project supplies

Develops supply list ndash purchased donated and loaned

Manages the supply team

Secure needed supplies in advance

Ensure for first aid kits and non-standard safety equipment for participants

4 Assist in coordinating participants and site projects

5 Oversee the post Mission Trip cleanup return and storage of materials and supplies

Kitchen Dining Team 1 Plan and prepare the menu for the week

2 Secure all needed food and serving supplies

Assist in connecting with sponsors for food items

3 Organize the clean-up of meals

4 Manage all kitchen personnel 5 Ensure for all needed pre and post Mission week prep and clean up

6 Assist with Sunday Celebration as able

Spiritual Development Team 1 Promote spiritual grounding of the mission week in partner churches both before and after the Mission Week 2 Ensure for a spiritual focus and centering for the entire week 3 Secure individuals for morning devotions 4 Provide group building and spiritually enriching evening amp day time activities 5 Provide relational and spiritual closure for the week 6 Aid in developing the focus of the Sunday Celebration 7 Provide oversight and training for the Listeners

Promotion Team 1 Connect with local media to highlight the work of God being lived out through Mission Trip Birdsboro

2 Provide necessary pictures and news releases

3 Maintain a record of the news reports to post online in the church to share with our sponsors and to resource our partner churches

4 Oversee and provide direction to photographers and videographers

5 Ensure for community focused publicity of both assistance applications and participant registration

6 Manage Mission Trip Facebook and website information

Sponsorship Development Team 1 Serve as the point team in coordinating needs requests of local businesses

2 Broaden Mission Trip Birdsbororsquos sponsorship base (eg businesses non-profits congregations etchellip)

3 Investigate grant possibilities as able

4 Provide follow up thanks to all sponsors

Closing Celebration Team 1 Secure venue for the event 2 Develop format and structure for the celebration 3 Coordinate invitations for homeowners community leaders and sponsors 4 Ensure for all technology needs 5 Manage the hosting and flow of the event

January begins the major kickoff for the planning of Mission Trip Birdsboro 2019 As you may or may not know what makes this ministry possible are the individuals from the various partner churches serving on our seven core planning teams More than completing the tasks of Mission Trip these teams have proven to be a place of blessing and friendships that span the congregations of this region Maybe this is the year you are being called to become involved as a member of one of these planning teams

To help you in your discernment below is a list of the various core teams and their primary areas of responsibility If you would like join a team or simply learn more please be in touch with Pastor Joe or Dawn Fear who can guide you in the right direct

Worship

Date

Worship

Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery

January 6

Epiphany Tim McGee Natalie Motz Stuart amp Lenette Wells Barb Kerper amp TBD

January 13 Mary Motz Olivia Motz Wanda Druzba amp Pat Babel Jamie McGee amp TBD

January 20 Pat Babel Ethan Nuss Sherry Hunter amp Anna Oister Jamie McGee amp TBD

January 27 Janeen Adil Gage Fecera John Hunter Jr amp Doug Johnson Jamie McGee amp TBD

Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members

Consistory

Stuart Wells President Sherry Hunter Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Richard Wolf Treasurer Carole

Audette Barb Kerper Lenette Wells

Ministry Team Leaders

Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Personnel Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds Rev

Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius

MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders

Supporting Ministers

Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist Luwaina

Baker Administrative Assistant ∙ Barbara Kerper Sexton ∙ Richard Wolf Treasurer

To become more actively involved in the life and ministry of St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ in our mission to

celebrate the living presence of our Lord contact a ministry team leader or contact Pastor Motz to see where you might

begin

To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos

please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and

our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro

Memorial Gift Donations

Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of John ldquoPappyrdquo Marquet to St

Paulrsquos Memorial Fund

Johanne Mullakey amp

Suzanne Lander

Tom amp Ruth Rapposelli

Alice Sell

Carl amp Lynn Weaver

Al Ernesto

Jill amp Charlie Cosgrove

Alice amp Ray Dengler

Mr amp Mrs Roy Millard

Joseph Motz

Susan Diguglielmo

Doanld amp Mary Fister

Worship Leadership ndash January

Consistory Corner

September 2018

1 Lenette Wells was appointed as Consistory member to carry out a term that was to end in June 2019

2 Approved Val Hastings to come to October meeting to talk to Consistory on his views for Coaching

3 Approved a recommendation to have 2 shorter Congregational Meetings and 1 longer meeting each year Also agreed to re-evaluate the above recommendation and make any necessary changes

4 Agreed a Building Access policy was needed for how long individuals or groups are given access to buildings Individuals agreed to work on policy to present to Consistory for approval

5 Employer Healthcare was discussed due to rising costs A suggestion was made to cap Healthcare at 2017 levels That was not passed A committee was formed to pursue additional options for Healthcare Will review again in early part of 2019

6 Approved a recommendation that Consistory will read monthly faith and leadership growth booklets

October 2018

1 Dawn Fear was appointed as Consistory member to carry out a term that was to end in June 2019

2 Reviewed 2019 Budgets Two budgets were presented One with a 20 reduction in pay and the other a pay freeze in Pastor Joersquos salary Discussion was tabled

3 Presentation was heard from Janeen Adil on a Labrinyth workshop It was recommended that Janeen provide a written proposal to Consistory so there was a clear and precise outline for marketing etc

4 Covenant with Commissioned Minister It was recommended that the Commissioned Minister should edit current draft to incorporate proposal expectation and goals in programs being offered

5 Approved a Scholarship request to be paid out of the Harvey Hafer account

November 2018

No meeting

December 2018

1 Received notice of the ending employment for the recently hired Bookkeeper To accommodate a temporary transition a process was developed that includes the support of the Personnel Team Treasurer Pastor and Administrative Assistant Further details to the transition and re-advertising of the Bookkeeper position are to be developed in the next two months

2 Approved Congregational Meeting for February 10th with a snow date of February 24th

3 The Labyrinth proposal was presented by Commissioned Minister Janeen Adil and it was approved

4 Approved the request by Pastor Joe for a portion of his salary to be earmarked as housing allowance for 2019

5 Approved 2019 OCWM commitment 6 Approved the bill for the boiler repairs of $669506 to be

paid

How Can I Serve Welcoming new individuals to be trained and serve

as Worship Stewards - Pastor Joe

Mission Trip Birdsboro Planning Meeting Jan 7 from 7-9pm ndash Pastor Joe

Seeking individuals to serve in leadership roles Kitchen ndash Lead person for the cooks Sponsorship ndash Vice-Chair Spiritual Development ndash Vice-Chair Closing Celebration Team ndash Chair amp Vice-

Chair Individuals are also welcome to serve with one of the 7 core planning teams (see descriptions listed on page 4 of this newsletter)

Tentative first Coaching Session Jan 13 after worship ndash Sherry Hunter amp Pat Babel

Hoagie Sale Jan 25th amp 26th morning ndash Sherry Hunter

Addition opportunities to serve earlier in the week to prep for the hoagie making days

Hoagie Time January 25 and January 26th is the 1st hoagie sale of 2019 Orders will be due January 18th and the price of each hoagie will increase 50 to $600 For this hoagie sale the 10 tithing will be going to St Johnrsquos Hill UCC in Boyertown Without Hill Churchrsquos congregational members who volunteer during hoagie making days we would not be able to make as many hoagies as we do They also order hoagies at each sale If you are interested in volunteering see Sherry Hunter

Ways to Volunteer

Take hoagie orders and turn them into Richard Wolf of Sherry Hunter by January 18th

Think of local businesses that might be interested in having hoagies delivered for lunch on Friday January 25 or Saturday January 26

Help with putting pepper cups together January 22

Help with slicing and preparing vegetables January 21-January 25

Help with hoagie labels and organizing deliveries January 24

Help with finishing up setting of tables January 24

Help on making hoagies January 25th and January 26th

2019 Offering Envelopes A number of 2019 offering envelopes are still waiting to be picked up Please stop by the table in the church to see if you can help connect a set to a family member neighbor home congregant or friend

Remember to discard any remaining 2018 offering envelopes after December 31st

Are you being called to serve

MISSION TRIP BIRDSBORO 2019

Participant Team 1 Ensures for consistent communication with partner congregations to keep people informed and energized for Mission Trip

2 Manage all participant registrations

Ensure for the proper completion of all registration forms

Receive and track all registration payments

Develop master list of participants and skill sets

3 Develop T-shirt design and MTB theme

4 Assist in coordinating participants and site projects 5 Ensure for implementation of Safe Church policies and procedures

6 Serve as participant support during the Mission week

Site Team 1 Develop community based work project list

2 Coordinate site evaluations

3 Manage all work project supplies

Develops supply list ndash purchased donated and loaned

Manages the supply team

Secure needed supplies in advance

Ensure for first aid kits and non-standard safety equipment for participants

4 Assist in coordinating participants and site projects

5 Oversee the post Mission Trip cleanup return and storage of materials and supplies

Kitchen Dining Team 1 Plan and prepare the menu for the week

2 Secure all needed food and serving supplies

Assist in connecting with sponsors for food items

3 Organize the clean-up of meals

4 Manage all kitchen personnel 5 Ensure for all needed pre and post Mission week prep and clean up

6 Assist with Sunday Celebration as able

Spiritual Development Team 1 Promote spiritual grounding of the mission week in partner churches both before and after the Mission Week 2 Ensure for a spiritual focus and centering for the entire week 3 Secure individuals for morning devotions 4 Provide group building and spiritually enriching evening amp day time activities 5 Provide relational and spiritual closure for the week 6 Aid in developing the focus of the Sunday Celebration 7 Provide oversight and training for the Listeners

Promotion Team 1 Connect with local media to highlight the work of God being lived out through Mission Trip Birdsboro

2 Provide necessary pictures and news releases

3 Maintain a record of the news reports to post online in the church to share with our sponsors and to resource our partner churches

4 Oversee and provide direction to photographers and videographers

5 Ensure for community focused publicity of both assistance applications and participant registration

6 Manage Mission Trip Facebook and website information

Sponsorship Development Team 1 Serve as the point team in coordinating needs requests of local businesses

2 Broaden Mission Trip Birdsbororsquos sponsorship base (eg businesses non-profits congregations etchellip)

3 Investigate grant possibilities as able

4 Provide follow up thanks to all sponsors

Closing Celebration Team 1 Secure venue for the event 2 Develop format and structure for the celebration 3 Coordinate invitations for homeowners community leaders and sponsors 4 Ensure for all technology needs 5 Manage the hosting and flow of the event

January begins the major kickoff for the planning of Mission Trip Birdsboro 2019 As you may or may not know what makes this ministry possible are the individuals from the various partner churches serving on our seven core planning teams More than completing the tasks of Mission Trip these teams have proven to be a place of blessing and friendships that span the congregations of this region Maybe this is the year you are being called to become involved as a member of one of these planning teams

To help you in your discernment below is a list of the various core teams and their primary areas of responsibility If you would like join a team or simply learn more please be in touch with Pastor Joe or Dawn Fear who can guide you in the right direct

Worship

Date

Worship

Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery

January 6

Epiphany Tim McGee Natalie Motz Stuart amp Lenette Wells Barb Kerper amp TBD

January 13 Mary Motz Olivia Motz Wanda Druzba amp Pat Babel Jamie McGee amp TBD

January 20 Pat Babel Ethan Nuss Sherry Hunter amp Anna Oister Jamie McGee amp TBD

January 27 Janeen Adil Gage Fecera John Hunter Jr amp Doug Johnson Jamie McGee amp TBD

Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members

Consistory

Stuart Wells President Sherry Hunter Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Richard Wolf Treasurer Carole

Audette Barb Kerper Lenette Wells

Ministry Team Leaders

Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Personnel Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds Rev

Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius

MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders

Supporting Ministers

Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist Luwaina

Baker Administrative Assistant ∙ Barbara Kerper Sexton ∙ Richard Wolf Treasurer

To become more actively involved in the life and ministry of St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ in our mission to

celebrate the living presence of our Lord contact a ministry team leader or contact Pastor Motz to see where you might

begin

To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos

please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and

our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro

Memorial Gift Donations

Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of John ldquoPappyrdquo Marquet to St

Paulrsquos Memorial Fund

Johanne Mullakey amp

Suzanne Lander

Tom amp Ruth Rapposelli

Alice Sell

Carl amp Lynn Weaver

Al Ernesto

Jill amp Charlie Cosgrove

Alice amp Ray Dengler

Mr amp Mrs Roy Millard

Joseph Motz

Susan Diguglielmo

Doanld amp Mary Fister

Worship Leadership ndash January

Are you being called to serve

MISSION TRIP BIRDSBORO 2019

Participant Team 1 Ensures for consistent communication with partner congregations to keep people informed and energized for Mission Trip

2 Manage all participant registrations

Ensure for the proper completion of all registration forms

Receive and track all registration payments

Develop master list of participants and skill sets

3 Develop T-shirt design and MTB theme

4 Assist in coordinating participants and site projects 5 Ensure for implementation of Safe Church policies and procedures

6 Serve as participant support during the Mission week

Site Team 1 Develop community based work project list

2 Coordinate site evaluations

3 Manage all work project supplies

Develops supply list ndash purchased donated and loaned

Manages the supply team

Secure needed supplies in advance

Ensure for first aid kits and non-standard safety equipment for participants

4 Assist in coordinating participants and site projects

5 Oversee the post Mission Trip cleanup return and storage of materials and supplies

Kitchen Dining Team 1 Plan and prepare the menu for the week

2 Secure all needed food and serving supplies

Assist in connecting with sponsors for food items

3 Organize the clean-up of meals

4 Manage all kitchen personnel 5 Ensure for all needed pre and post Mission week prep and clean up

6 Assist with Sunday Celebration as able

Spiritual Development Team 1 Promote spiritual grounding of the mission week in partner churches both before and after the Mission Week 2 Ensure for a spiritual focus and centering for the entire week 3 Secure individuals for morning devotions 4 Provide group building and spiritually enriching evening amp day time activities 5 Provide relational and spiritual closure for the week 6 Aid in developing the focus of the Sunday Celebration 7 Provide oversight and training for the Listeners

Promotion Team 1 Connect with local media to highlight the work of God being lived out through Mission Trip Birdsboro

2 Provide necessary pictures and news releases

3 Maintain a record of the news reports to post online in the church to share with our sponsors and to resource our partner churches

4 Oversee and provide direction to photographers and videographers

5 Ensure for community focused publicity of both assistance applications and participant registration

6 Manage Mission Trip Facebook and website information

Sponsorship Development Team 1 Serve as the point team in coordinating needs requests of local businesses

2 Broaden Mission Trip Birdsbororsquos sponsorship base (eg businesses non-profits congregations etchellip)

3 Investigate grant possibilities as able

4 Provide follow up thanks to all sponsors

Closing Celebration Team 1 Secure venue for the event 2 Develop format and structure for the celebration 3 Coordinate invitations for homeowners community leaders and sponsors 4 Ensure for all technology needs 5 Manage the hosting and flow of the event

January begins the major kickoff for the planning of Mission Trip Birdsboro 2019 As you may or may not know what makes this ministry possible are the individuals from the various partner churches serving on our seven core planning teams More than completing the tasks of Mission Trip these teams have proven to be a place of blessing and friendships that span the congregations of this region Maybe this is the year you are being called to become involved as a member of one of these planning teams

To help you in your discernment below is a list of the various core teams and their primary areas of responsibility If you would like join a team or simply learn more please be in touch with Pastor Joe or Dawn Fear who can guide you in the right direct

Worship

Date

Worship

Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery

January 6

Epiphany Tim McGee Natalie Motz Stuart amp Lenette Wells Barb Kerper amp TBD

January 13 Mary Motz Olivia Motz Wanda Druzba amp Pat Babel Jamie McGee amp TBD

January 20 Pat Babel Ethan Nuss Sherry Hunter amp Anna Oister Jamie McGee amp TBD

January 27 Janeen Adil Gage Fecera John Hunter Jr amp Doug Johnson Jamie McGee amp TBD

Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members

Consistory

Stuart Wells President Sherry Hunter Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Richard Wolf Treasurer Carole

Audette Barb Kerper Lenette Wells

Ministry Team Leaders

Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Personnel Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds Rev

Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius

MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders

Supporting Ministers

Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist Luwaina

Baker Administrative Assistant ∙ Barbara Kerper Sexton ∙ Richard Wolf Treasurer

To become more actively involved in the life and ministry of St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ in our mission to

celebrate the living presence of our Lord contact a ministry team leader or contact Pastor Motz to see where you might

begin

To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos

please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and

our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro

Memorial Gift Donations

Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of John ldquoPappyrdquo Marquet to St

Paulrsquos Memorial Fund

Johanne Mullakey amp

Suzanne Lander

Tom amp Ruth Rapposelli

Alice Sell

Carl amp Lynn Weaver

Al Ernesto

Jill amp Charlie Cosgrove

Alice amp Ray Dengler

Mr amp Mrs Roy Millard

Joseph Motz

Susan Diguglielmo

Doanld amp Mary Fister

Worship Leadership ndash January

Worship

Date

Worship

Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery

January 6

Epiphany Tim McGee Natalie Motz Stuart amp Lenette Wells Barb Kerper amp TBD

January 13 Mary Motz Olivia Motz Wanda Druzba amp Pat Babel Jamie McGee amp TBD

January 20 Pat Babel Ethan Nuss Sherry Hunter amp Anna Oister Jamie McGee amp TBD

January 27 Janeen Adil Gage Fecera John Hunter Jr amp Doug Johnson Jamie McGee amp TBD

Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members

Consistory

Stuart Wells President Sherry Hunter Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Richard Wolf Treasurer Carole

Audette Barb Kerper Lenette Wells

Ministry Team Leaders

Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Personnel Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds Rev

Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius

MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders

Supporting Ministers

Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist Luwaina

Baker Administrative Assistant ∙ Barbara Kerper Sexton ∙ Richard Wolf Treasurer

To become more actively involved in the life and ministry of St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ in our mission to

celebrate the living presence of our Lord contact a ministry team leader or contact Pastor Motz to see where you might

begin

To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos

please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and

our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro

Memorial Gift Donations

Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of John ldquoPappyrdquo Marquet to St

Paulrsquos Memorial Fund

Johanne Mullakey amp

Suzanne Lander

Tom amp Ruth Rapposelli

Alice Sell

Carl amp Lynn Weaver

Al Ernesto

Jill amp Charlie Cosgrove

Alice amp Ray Dengler

Mr amp Mrs Roy Millard

Joseph Motz

Susan Diguglielmo

Doanld amp Mary Fister

Worship Leadership ndash January