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his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:20-21).
The name Jesus is derived from a Hebrew verb, which means “to save.” Indeed, God’s Messiah will be a Savior. His very name, Jesus, will be powerful above all other names.
This is beautifully expressed by words of an anonymous author:
To an artist, he is the One altogether lovely.
To an architect, he is the Chief Cornerstone.
To an astronomer, he is the Sun of Righteousness.
To a baker, he is the Living Bread.
To a banker, he is the Hidden Treasure.
To a biologist, he is Life.
To a carpenter, he is the Sure Foundation.
To a doctor, he is the Great Physician.
To an educator, he is the Great Teacher.
To a farmer, he is the Sower and Lord of the Harvest.
To a florist, he is the Rose of Sharon.
To a geologist, he is the Rock of Ages.
To a jeweler, he is the Pearl of Great Price.
To a philosopher, he is the Wisdom of God.
To a Christian, he is the Son of the Living God, the Savior and Lord.
Jubilee Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ
1964 ~ 2014 Who we've been,…Who we are,…Who we can be…
Are you ready for Novem—brrr?!
As the saying goes, “Ready or not…”
By the end of this month, all who are part of God’s Church will be asked to “get ready” for Christ’s birth. That’s the essence of Advent.
It’s going to be a quick turnaround this November. Thanksgiving Day will be the 27th, and the First Sunday of Advent will be the 30th. This month, God will be summoning us to review basics, such as:
1) The practice of giving thanks dates far back in human history.
Thanksgiving dates back to a time well before President Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation of a federal holiday, and still farther back than the renowned 1621 Plymouth, Massachusetts feast. Thanksgiving is an act of faith repeatedly prescribed in Old Testament Psalms.
2) The Son of God has a simple yet powerful name: Jesus.
Long ago, in preparation for the Messiah’s birth, an angel of God appeared to Joseph of Nazareth in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David,… do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife… She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save
Giving thanks continued next page.
The Ivy Vine, November 2014 2 Ivy Chapel UCC • 620 N Woods Mill Rd www.ivychapel.org/ www.facebook.com/IvyChapel Chesterfield, MO 63017 • 314-434-4991
My thanks to our congregation, Ivy Chapel UCC, for surprising me on Sunday, Oct. 12 with expressions of appreciation for serving God as your pastor! During the Children’s Message, Linda Lowry and Moderator Sarah Heend gave me gifts: a greeting card bearing the welcome news that a gift has been given to Habitat for Humanity in my honor; and a calming, salt block candle holder. After worship, I was surprised a second time as I discovered a marvelous, handmade “Thank You” banner bearing personal messages from our church kids hanging on the door of the pastor’s study. Very touching. With joy and gratitude, Pastor Dan
Jesus frequently is described with superlatives (the Name above all names, the King of kings, the Lord of lords, etc.). Similarly, many of Jesus’ teachings and actions are distinguished through the use of the adjective “great” (a great light; one pearl of great value; a great storm at sea; a great millstone; a great herd of swine; a great banquet; the Great Commandment; great awe; great faith; great mercy; great suffering; a great stone sealing Christ’s tomb; a great earthquake; great joy; the Great Commission).
Giving is a core characteristic of Christian life. We are taught to live as givers by our Savior Jesus.
There are many gifts we can offer to God. None is more precious than an expression of our gratitude, our thanks. The New Testament distinguishes between general “giving” (DIDOMI) and “giving thanks” (EUXARISTEO). The Greek verb for “giving thanks” is used very selectively, and this one occurs far fewer times than the more general verb.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion sometimes is called “The Great Thanksgiving” or “The Eucharist.” (This derives, in part, from a portion of the First Letter of Timothy. “For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it is received with giving thanks (EUXARISTIAS); for it is sanctified through God’s Word and through prayer.” (1 Timothy 4:4-5) This Scripture is sometimes considered the basis for the Eucharistic Prayer (that is, the Prayer of Thanksgiving in a communion liturgy). In my experience, most Protestants are unaccustomed to the term “Eucharist.” We may not be familiar with this word. However, “Eucharist” (from EUXARISTEO) is such a fitting name for communion. The sacrament is an act of giving thanks.
Multiple incidents in Jesus’ ministry involve giving thanks. Consider Jesus’ border encounter with ten lepers (Luke 17); Jesus feeding a great multitude (John 6); Jesus at Lazarus’ tomb (John 11); Jesus in the Upper Room with the Twelve (Matthew 26); and more!
Giving is foundational to discipleship. Every follower of Christ is a giver. One cannot be a disciple without giving. “Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children; and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God… Entirely out of place is obscene, silly, and vulgar talk; but instead, let there be giving thanks (EUXARISTIA)… be filled with the Spirit; speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs; singing and making music with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks (EUXARISTOUNTES) to God for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 5:1, 4, 18-20).
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THANKSGIVING WORSHIP ST. THOMAS UCC TO HOST NOVEMBER 25 Ivy Chapel will be one of the participating UCC congregations in our customary Community Thanksgiving Worship. This year, worship will be hosted by St. Thomas UCC at 7:30pm Tuesday, November 25. Our Acting Missouri Mid-South Conference Minister, the Rev. Dr. Allen Fluent, will preach.
We will give God thanks for our blessings that will include gratitude for this unique tradition which our area UCC congregations enjoy together.
POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS
Deacons will be taking orders for poinsettias. If you would like a poinsettia in honor or in memory of someone—or just because of the season. Watch for the sign-up sheet to be posted in Fellowship Hall.
Set clocks back-Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 2nd. Be sure to set clocks back
one hour before you go to bed.
CONFERENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENT - REGISTER NOW! Conference Middle School Event will be held at Camp MoVal, November 21–22. This is an opportunity for Youth from around the Missouri Mid South Conference of the United Church of Christ to come together to share a time of faith and fellowship. More information is posted on the youth bulletin board or go to http://www.missourimidsouth.org and click on Events and then Conference Youth Event. Contact Linda Lowry ASAP if you are interested.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Informational letters about this year’s Christmas Pageant are being passed out now. Please return the bottom portion as soon as possible (or just let Linda Lowry know) so that we know how many of our youth will be involved and so that we can start assigning parts. This is a wonderful part of preparing for Christmas and we hope that all of the children will be involved! The pageant will be a part of our worship service on December 21.
Linda Lowry Youth Program Coordinator
NOVEMBER, 2014 Ivy Youth in Action
ARK/ALPHA-OMEGA MISSION TRIP PLANNING – Our Ivy Chapel Youth LOVE to do God’s work. We need to work on selecting a time and place for our summer mission trip 2015. All Ark (grades 7 & 8) and Alpha-Omega (grades 9 –12) are welcome. I have several possibilities and would like to share them with you and get an idea of when you are available. Adult leaders will also be needed. I’ll be contacting you about planning a meeting to let you know more about the opportunities. Take a look at your summer calendars.
ALL YOUTH EMMAUS HOME WORK DAY –– Sunday, November 9 Following worship on November 9 we’ll be heading to Emmaus Home to help with some yard work there. Bring your working clothes! Hope to see you then. Please RSVP to Liz Schurwan ([email protected]) or Linda Lowry ([email protected])
CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR – Friday, November 21 YOUTH HELP NEEDED!
All youth – don’t forget to mark your calendar for our annual Vendor Fair. We will have a table selling soda, raffle tickets, water and probably
something else – like play-doh! Please let Mrs. Lowry know if you can help.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGE DONATIONS NEEDED The Alpha-Omega Youth Group is asking for donations of wrapped food and other items for our Ivy Chapel College students. Items needed include individually wrapped snack packets (chips, crackers, etc.), gum & mints, microwave popcorn, hot chocolate, spiced cider or tea packets, dried soup packets, Raman noodles, stamps, quarters for the laundry room or anything else that college students might need!
We need your items by Dec. 14. We’ll make the bags and get them ready to deliver to the college students when they’re home for the Christmas holidays. Please place your items in the container in the Narthex marked “College Care Package Donations.”
COMING UP SOON:
Advent Resources will be available for Families and Youth beginning on November 30.
Santa’s Workshop will be Sunday, November 30, following our soup and bread potluck. Registration Forms are available in this month’s Ivy Vine, in the Sunday IYIA purple page and on the table in the Narthex. Also, youth grades 7 and up and adults are needed to help with leading the children and helping with the craft stations.
Hanging of the Greens Soup & Bread Potluck will be November 30 after worship and before Santa’s Workshop. A sign up poster will be appearing soon in the Narthex. Sign up to bring soup, bread or dessert. Many soups are needed – bring your family’s favorite!!
Looking Ahead: November 30 First Sunday in Advent Hanging of the Greens/Potluck Lunch
Santa’s Workshop
December 14 Ark & Alpha-Omega College Care Package
Assembly following worship
ALL YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Advent Activity for All Ages
December 20 Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
December 21 Children’s Christmas Pageant
Date TBA Circle of Concern Service Activity
Date TBA Alpha-Omega Christmas Party/Lock-in
Calendars of youth events for the year are posted on the Youth Bulletin Board in Fellowship Hall. Many of our activities are multi-age. Our youth
of all ages love to do things together. Watch the Ivy Vine, the Sunday Keeping You Posted and IYIA for more information.
The Ivy Vine, November 2014 5 Ivy Chapel UCC • 620 N Woods Mill Rd www.ivychapel.org/ www.facebook.com/IvyChapel Chesterfield, MO 63017 • 314-434-4991
As everyone knows, it's my favorite season! And, what a fall it has been. I don't know if I've ever seen such a beautiful fall, but now we're settling into sweater and hot cocoa season (fine by me). Fall also brings another important date, Miller's birthday. He will be four this year. Isn't that crazy?? You all have watched him grow into his preschooler self. Although he is crazy (and I spend most of the time apologizing to everyone at coffee hour), I wouldn't change him
at all. I appreciate that most of you just look at me sympathetically and let him be who he is. Once he calms down, he is so funny and bright. It's such an odd feeling, wishing for the boys to grow up, yet wanting them to stay little forever. I know I'm frazzled now, but I know one day, I will yearn for them to be my babies again. Miller insists that he is NOT a baby,
and I always tell him he will always be my baby. Mommies will always hug and kiss their babies. More experienced moms, please tell me this is the case. Otherwise, I do not think I can handle them growing up. Seeing that it is November, we have a couple important
musical things coming up. Thanksgiving service will be at St. Thomas this year. Their music director, June Jones, has invited us to join them in singing a combined choir anthem. Usually, we have a few singers join us. Please consider doing so again this year. I can pick up copies of the music if you would like. FURTHERMORE, it is almost cantata time. The Chancel Choir is busy preparing a wonderful program, and it is going to be great!! BUT, we still have opportunities if you are interested in narrating, singing or playing an instrument!! Now is not the time to be shy! Please see me today!
Until next time, Smiles, Anna-
Anna DiVesta-Minister of Music
COMING SOON!!!
JNM ADOPT-A- FAMILY
Although it seems too early to be thinking about Christmas, the Christian Action Board is hard at work gathering information on the families from Joint Neighborhood Ministries we will be adopting this year. Stay tuned to Keeping You Posted in November for the "arrival date" of our families.
KEEP GOD'S CHILDREN WARM
The Mitten Tree will be appearing in the Narthex near the end of November. Please bring in hats, gloves, mittens, etc. and place them on the tree. These items will be delivered to Joint Neighborhood Ministries later in December. Help keep those fingers and heads toasty warm this winter.
Opportunities To Volunteer
Throughout the year, hundreds of experienced CIRCLE OF CONCERN volunteers work closely with clients in the service programs. As the year draws to a close, CC offers special opportunities for friends in the community to help with the holiday programs.
Thanksgiving Baskets: Volunteers needed to pick up food from food drives, sort and box Thanksgiving ingredients and distribute Baskets to clients.*
Holiday Family Adoption: Sponsors are needed—families, organizations, businesses—to adopt Circle clients and make their holiday wishes come true.*
Toy Day: We need toy donations (infant to teens), set-up help and event help as parents "shop" for their children.*
If you want to share your time with our clients this season, contact Tom at [email protected] or 636-861-2623 x113, or visit circleofconcern.org and click on Holiday Programs. *Please contact Tom about days to volunteer (none given on web site).
The Ivy Vine, November 2014 6 Ivy Chapel UCC • 620 N Woods Mill Rd www.ivychapel.org/ www.facebook.com/IvyChapel Chesterfield, MO 63017 • 314-434-4991
The Mary and Martha Women's Group met on Tuesday October 21st with our very own Art Teacher, Jan Wirtz, who presented pictures and information on the Art and Life of Georgia O'Keefe. Georgia OKeefe was a famous American woman artist who spanned most of the 20th Century. Thank you, Jan.
Lee Headrick led us in a devotion. She placed a gift box on the table and explained that the Grace of God is a gift for all us and is to be shared with others. Then she said the gift box was for any one of us. Jan Wirtz took the gift, opened it and found mini chocolate bars which she shared with all of us. Great way to make the point.
We plan to participate in the Vendor Fair on November 21st by sponsoring a Bake Sale and providing drinks. More details later.
The Trustees have been busy lately! Here is a partial list of things we have been busy with: refinishing the parking lot (including much physical labor on our part with cars, striping, and otherwise assisting), installing shelves, lights, and doorbells, fixing a leaking roof, mowing and trimming, purchasing a new scanner and a new mower, and, of course, Work Day.
Additionally, several people have asked for the words to "Amazing Trustees" (sung on Share the Shine Sunday to the tune of "Amazing Grace"). Here they are:
We mulch and mow and drill and hoe. The tools are always handy. We fix doorbells, machines, signs and lights and our decorations are dandy.
AA, Rally Day, VBS and Jazzercise, and Ivy Chapel dinners and wine. When the fax is on the blink, we fix that and then the sink, and we pay the bills on time.
They depend on us. We do it all without a fuss. It's done for church family and community. For the children of God, and the mission of God, we serve to our ability.
The season is changing, The asphalt needed paving. It's time to winterize. The furnace will work. It runs smooth, without a jerk. It will be warm for you guys.
More trustee activity to come.
“Above all, clothe yourselves in love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts to which indeed you were called in the one body. And you yourselves be ones giving thanks (EUXARISTOI). Let the word of Christ live in you richly; teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom; with grace in your hearts, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or in work, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks (EUXARISTOUNTES) to God the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:15-17).
Have you examined (or better yet, prayed for God to reveal) your giving potential?
What gifts is God providing for you to give?
In what ways would God like to see you grow? Display great faith? Great grace? Great joy? Great compassion?
I encourage you to call on God for help. Ask, and God will reveal to you faithful ways that you may give thanks.
Live joyously, giving thanks to God! Pastor Dan
“Give thanks (EUXARISTEITE) in all things, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:18)
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An All New Production for 2014 Re-Imagining the
Christmas Story for Today
Featuring Cliff Aerie and the Oîkos Ensemble with
Special Guest Artist Kim Fuller
All performances begin at 3pm~FREE Admission
Sat., Dec. 6~First Congregational UCC, 10 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, 314-962-0475
Sun., Dec. 7~Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 North Ballas Road, St. Louis, 314-872-9330
Sat., Dec. 13~St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 West B Street, Belleville, Illinois, 618-233-3303
A free-will offering benefits local charities and non-perishable food Items will be received for
area food pantries.
The Ivy Vine, November 2014 7 Ivy Chapel UCC • 620 N Woods Mill Rd www.ivychapel.org/ www.facebook.com/IvyChapel Chesterfield, MO 63017 • 314-434-4991
2 Nov~Thirty-first S. Ord. Time~Joshua 3:7-17/ Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 or Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43 w/1 Thessalonians 2:9-13/Matthew 23:1-12
9 Nov~Thirty-second S. Ord. Time~Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25/Psalm 78:1-7 or Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16 or Amos 5:18-24/Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20 or Psalm 70 w/1 Thessalonians 4:13-18/Matthew 25:1-13
16 Nov~Thirty-third Sunday S. Ord. Time~Judges 4:1-7, Psalm 123 or Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18, Psalm 90:1-12 w/1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30
23 Nov~Reign of Christ/Thirty-fourth S. Ord. Time~ Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24/Psalm 100 or Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24/ Psalm 95:1-7a w/Ephesians 1:15-23/ Matthew 25:31-46
27 Nov~Thanksgiving Day~Deuteronomy 8:7-18/Psalm 65/2 Corinthians 9:6-15/Luke 17:11-19
30 Nov~First Sunday of Advent~Isaiah 64:1-9/Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19/1 Corinthians 1:3-9/Mark 13:24-37
http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/index.php
SOUP AND BREAD LUNCH…
All are welcome! Our Annual Hanging of the Greens Potluck Soup and Bread lunch will be
Sunday, November 30 after worship and before Santa’s Workshop. Sign up on the poster in the Narthex. Many soups are needed—bring your family’s favorite!!
…AND COOKIE BAKING SANTA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW
GOOD ELVES…
for Santa’s Workshop* following lunch. While the children are hard at work creating for their
loved ones, we need a few good elves to create yummy cookies for them.
If you are interested in baking cookies or donating cookie dough please contact
Linda Lowry. Our children (and adults)
appreciate the milk and cookies after their afternoon of hard work!
*See next page
ALL YOUTH-FAMILY TO THE ZOO RECAP
Over twenty Ivy Chapel folks met at the Primate House at the St. Louis Zoo on the last Sunday of September. We had a wonderful day-beautiful weather, families and friends, and fun activities. Shannon Farrell shared lots of information about the lemurs and monkeys in her care and answered many of our questions about the animals and their behavior. First we fed the lemurs in the back yard area of the primate house some apples and grapes and then headed inside to watch some “enrichment” activities with the animals. If you donated shoe boxes or toilet paper rolls to Vacation Bible School you can be sure the leftover ones did not go to waste! The monkeys enjoyed finding their food and treats that were hidden in the boxes. I’m glad so many Ivy Chapel people were able to go. Thanks to Shannon for giving us such a fun and educational tour.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP IS COMING!
Do you like to make things? Isn’t it fun to give gifts to others?
You can have lots of fun making Christmas crafts and gifts for your family and friends.
Sign up now for Santa’s Workshop. And be sure to invite your friends, too!!
When: Sunday, November 30 Following the Hanging of the Greens Pot Luck Lunch
Where: The Sunday School rooms in the Ivy Chapel basement Who: All kids, ages 5 through 6th grade
Cost: $6.00 per child
If you’d like to be a part of Santa’s workshop, just fill out the form below and return with your $6 to the festive basket on the table in the Narthex
or to Shannon Farrell ([email protected]) or Erin Winship ([email protected]).
________ Please sign my child/children up for Santa’s Workshop. ($6 per child enclosed – cash or checks made out to Erin Winship)
Children’s Names
______________________________________________________Age/Grade_____________
______________________________________________________Age/Grade_____________
______________________________________________________Age/Grade_____________
**7th – 12th GRADE YOUTH AND ADULTS -- WE NEED YOUR HELP** Please sign up below to lead a group of children or to help the children in one
of the craft stations. What a fun way to start the Christmas season!
________I’d love to help lead the children or help in a craft station (circle one)
Name _____________________________________________Phone_____________________
The Ivy Vine, November 2014 9 Ivy Chapel UCC • 620 N Woods Mill Rd www.ivychapel.org/ www.facebook.com/IvyChapel Chesterfield, MO 63017 • 314-434-4991
Ivy Chapel's Craft & Vendor Fair
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR FAIR AND OUR VENDORS
Find the full page flyer in this newsletter for our third annual Vendor Fair. Coming up soon - Friday, November 21 from 5:30pm to 9pm.
This is a great fundraiser for Ivy Chapel UCC. It's a great way to shop for gifts, crafts, and unique creations, as well as desserts and baked goods. There's a raffle, too, where you can win products donated by our vendors. And it's fun!
One of the first questions the vendors ask is "Do you get a good crowd?"
Let's all get out and support our vendors and Ivy Chapel. The vendors need a good turnout to feel like our craft fair is worth taking part in. We ask them to advertise and hand out flyers to help promote our fair.
Will you do the same? Take a few flyers to put up at places you frequent. Spread the word to your friends. And COME TO THE CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR! You'll be helping everyone out and you'll be glad you came!
If you'd like some flyers—find one in this newsletter—to hand out see Erin Winship or contact the church office.
PREPARE THE WAY…
Sunday, November 30 is the first Sunday of Advent. Which means that Christmas is just around the corner. Let's start the holiday season
celebrating with Ivy Chapel’s annual Hanging of the Greens!
Saturday, November 29, 9am-noon let's deck the halls and walls with wreaths and Christmas finery! Then Sunday, November 30, as part of worship we'll decorate the Sanctuary Christmas tree with the
Chrismons.
Manchester United Methodist Church
Shop for certified fair trade items
from Plowsharing Crafts, Partners
for Just Trade, Roots-n-Streams,
So Luna, Heifer and others.
2 Miller DiVesta
5 Alicia Carr
6 Erin Moody Earl Samel
11 Brenda Otterson Kay Kreder
12 Shannon Farrell Ralph Weiland
11/12/1983 Bill and Jan Wirtz
11/21/1964 Jack and Nancy Litzinger
11/24/1956 Ray and Rosalie Buente
11/24/1979 Stephen and Linda Lowry
11/26/2005 Valerie Waterman and John Parsons
Assisting in Lay Ministry Please look for YOUR Name. Reminders are sent each Tuesday. If you cannot help on your specific day, please switch with someone then inform the church office-314-434-4991.
DATE NURSERY ACOLYTE WELCOMER GREETERS USHERS LITURGIST COFFEE
Nov 2 Totenfest
JoAnn Moody Matthew, Ben Wehling
Russ Washburn Bruce, Janet Wilking
Nancy Marston, Donna Grote
Nancy Litzinger Glenn Family
Communion Team 1: Lea Headrick, Brenda Otterson, Beth Noonan, Frank Pfau
Nov 9 Pat Winship Calvin Heend Kay Kreder Sally Dodge,
Nancy Marston Jack, Nancy Litzinger
JoAnn Moody Washburn Family
Nov 16 Sally Dodge Gloria Wintrode Jan Wirtz Sue Lindhorst,
Katie Cox Nancy Marston, Marsha Ramey
Rod Hertenstein Liz Schurwan, Carol Faust
Nov 23 Erin Winship Skylar Droege Nancy Litzinger Pat Samel,
Jan Wirtz Russ, Debbie Washburn
Carl Ramey Wintrode Family
Nov 30 Hanging of Greens
Stacey, Brooke Hilton
Michael Pfau Debbie Washburn Emily Pfau, Skylar Droege
Gary, Sue Lindhorst
Frank Pfau _______
Dec 7 JoAnn Moody Nick Wintrode Nancy Marston Pat Winship,
Annie Sampath Evelyn Stecher, Donna Grote
Ann Molyneaux Droege Family
Communion Team 2: Judy Hertenstein, Gary Lindhorst, Mike Tichy, Celeste Tichy
God has called us to our positions, and we rejoice when we are able to serve God in these places of ministry. If there is some way in which our staff may be of help to you, please contact us at 314-434-4991.
Pastor Dan Wilson: [email protected] 314-580-4564 Linda Lowry: [email protected] Anna DiVesta: [email protected] Frieda Clark: [email protected]
Monday/Friday 8:30AM–3PM Tuesday/Thursday 8:30AM–2:30PM GIVING STATEMENTS available from Don Wolff. NEED TO BORROW Chairs or Tables? Please call Ralph Weiland 314-878-3230.
CARE CORPS November: LEADER Evelyn Stecher 636-536-6542 CO-LEADER Debbie Glenn 314-576-3991 CARE CORPS December: LEADER Pat Winship 636-394-5991 CO-LEADER Julie McAllister 314-576-4946 (Celeste Tichy 636-391-9096)
To see this newsletter in color you can view and
download it from our website at www.ivychapel.org/newsletter
On our web site! Past issues of The Ivy Vine newsletters (articles due 15th of the month), monthly calendar and pictures of events with Ivy Chapel members.
On the member side are documents and other information for our members. If you do not know the password to access this page, please call the office.
CIRCLE OF CONCERN
CURRENT AND ONGOING NEEDS: Cereal Canned fruit Canned Pasta Tomato products (diced, whole, paste, sauce etc.) Baking items (mixes: biscuit, cornbread, pancake) Canned meats/fish Diapers, sizes 4,5 Pre-K Books Needed! Help stock the Giving Library with new or gently used Pre-K books.
For other ways you may contribute call 636-861-2623. In the cloakroom, please place your items on the very
bottom shelf that is only designated for CC.
14 Norma Pasia Liz Ramey
19 Julie Mc Allister
20 Jennifer Wintrode
20 Tom Kuntzman
21 Ben Gerdes
22 Jackson Mc Neal
24 Pat Samel
30 Robert Droege
Ivy Chapel UCC’s Craft & Vendor Fair
Friday November 21st
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 620 N. Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield
Come join us to shop local vendors, handmade crafts, baked goods, one-
of-a-kind jewelry and more! Finish up your Christmas shopping, listen
to some live Christmas music, visit with friends and pick up some snacks
to eat now or later!
Sponsored by Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ
www.ivychapel.org 314-434-4991
Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ
620 N. Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
www.ivychapel.org
(314) 434-4991
Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ
Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair
Registration Form
Friday, November 21st, 2014
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Name: _____________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City, State & Zip _______________________________________________ Phone numbers: (cell preferred) ____________________________________ Email address: ________________________________________________ Description of product(s): Please provide a detailed list of ALL items to be sold in your booth. _____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
TABLE RENTAL (6’ x 2’) $30 ____ (8’ x 2’) $35 ____ EXTRA CHAIR RENTAL (one is included in table rental) $5 each _____ NOTE –Electricity is available at limited tables and is given on a first come first serve basis. Be sure to indicate if you need electricity. Totals: Number of Tables: _____ Chairs: _____ Electricity _____
Please reserve and pay for table/chair reservations with booth application.
Registration includes one item donation (at least $10 value) for raffle prizes and
are due by November 14th.
Booth assignments are done on a first come first serve basis upon receipt of paid
registration. No Refunds. No registrations will be accepted after November 14th.
Set-up begins at 3:00 pm. Vendors must stay until the fair closes at 9 pm.
Please contact Erin Winship with any questions: [email protected]
AA=Alcoholics Anonymous CA=Christian Action CC=Chancel Choir CE=Christian Education EMMP=Eric Moody Memorial Pavilion
FH = Fellowship Hall JNM=JOINT NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES KYP=KEEPING YOU POSTED LS=THE LORD’S SUPPER
LL=LOWER LEVEL M&M GRP=MARY AND MARTHA WOMENS GROUP PP=PURPLE PAGES SS=SUNDAYSCHOOL
Monday Jazzercise 8:30/9:30a AA 1p Jazzercise 4:30/5:45p Anna DiVesta 6-8p
Tuesday Jazzercise 8:30/9:30a Jazzercise 4:30/5:45p Anna DiVesta 3:30-8p StLMusic-LL 6:15-7:45p
Wednesday Jazzercise 8:30/9:30a Jazzercise 4:30/5:45p Anna 4:30-6:30p
Thursday Jazzercise 8:30/9:30a Jazzercise 4:30/5:45p Anna 7-8p
Friday Jazzercise 8:30/9:30a Jazzercise 4:30
Saturday Jazzercise 8/9:05a AA 10:30a
In December 14th Chancel Choir Cantata 20th 9-11a Rehearsal for
Children's Christmas Pageant 21st Child. Christmas Pageant 27th Ark/Alpha-Omega Lock in
and Service Activity with College Youth
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday WATCH FOR CHRISTIAN
ACTION ACTIVITY: ADOPT-FAMILY AND THE MITTEN TREE
1 All Saints Day
Set clocks back-
before bed...
2 31st S in Ord Time-Gn ...Daylight Saving Time Ends 2a
TOTENFEST SUNDAY
9a Adult Bible Study 10a Worship w/LS SS
3 CE MTG AT VIVIANO'S 6:45P
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5 CC/CANTATA REHEARSE 7/8P
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9 32nd S in Ord Time-Gn 9a Adult Bible Study 10a Worship and SS CHRISTIAN ACTION MTG 11:15A
10 Veterans Day COUNCIL MTG 7P
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12 CC/CANTATA REHEARSE 7/8p
13 TRUSTEEMTG 7:30P
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15 The Ivy Vine article due
16 33rd S in Ord Time-Gn 9a Adult Bible Study 10a Worship and SS CONGREGATIONAL
MTG
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18 M&M WMS GROUP 1P
19 MEN'S LUNCH 11:30A The Sports Page, 13431 Olive St Rd@Hwy 141 Chesterfield, 314-434-4115 CC/CANTATA REHEARSE 7/8P
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21 VENDOR FAIR (3P SET-UP) 5-8:30PM SEE FLYER
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23 Reign of Christ-Wht 9a Adult Bible Study 10a Worship/SS
24 DEACONS MTG 7P
25 Community
Worship St. Thomas UCC
7:30pm pg 2
26 CC/CANTATA REHEARSE 7/8P
27 THANKSGIVING Office Closed
28 Office Closed
29 PREP FOR HANGING OF THE GREENS 9A SEE PG 9
30 1st S of Advent-Prpl HANGING OF GREENS
CHRISTMAS FUND PROMOTON
NO Adult Bible Study
10a Worship and SS
SANTA'S WORKSHOP & LUNCHEON SEE FLYER
December 1 CE MTG AT VIVIANO'S 6:45P
December 2 December 3 CC/Cantata CC REHEARSE 7/8p
December 4 December 5 December 6
