June 2011VoL 2011Issue 6

Wright Congregational,United Church of Christ

4821 Franklin Rd.Boise, Idaho 83705

(208) 343-0292E-Mail:

wrightucC@qwestoffice.netWeb: wrightucc.com

Published Monthly,Mailed pre-paid at

Boise, IdahoPermit No. 127

* * *Ministers: All orus

Pastor:Rev. Michael S. Black

Secretary:Robin Canning

Choir Director:Ron Apperson

Organist:Ginny Trapp

Cry Room availableFor restless little ones.

Board Chairman:Will Patterson

Moderator:Jo Elliott-Blakeslee

Youth Leader:Kate Hall

Custodian:Robin Canning

Pilgrim Cove BoardMembers:AI Busche

Jim MorrowCarl Van SlykeJanice Aagaard

Summer-June, July & AugustWorship at 10 a.m.Fellowship 11:00

Communion Served the1st Sunday of each month

Fall, Winter, SpringSchedule:

9:30 Adult Sunday Sch,10;45 Worship &

Children's Sunday Sch.Fellowship- Noon

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TheWright UpsWELCOME TO JUNE!

A MONTH OF SUNDAYS (pLUS ONE) AT WRIGHT CHURCH

SUNDAY, MAY 29 - MEMORIAL SUNDAY10:45 AM - Worship And Celebration Service

Sermon Theme: "In Loving Memory, With Joyful Hope"(Remembering Our Friends In Christ Who Passed Away In The Last Year)

SUNDAY. JUNE 510:00 AM - Worship And Communion Service

Sermon Theme: "Called As Partners In Christ's Service

SUNDAY, JUNE 12PENTECOST SUNDAY

CONFIRMATION CEREMONY10:00 AM - Worship And Celebration Service

Sermon Theme: "I Promise"NOON - Fiesta Benefit Luncheon

SATURDAY, JUNE 18LUAU! LUAU! LUAU! -And SILENT AUCTION

6:00 PM - 9:00 PMFood! Fun! Festivities! Entertainment!

Sm~AY. JUNE 19FATHER'SDAY

10:00 AM - Worship And Celebration ServiceSermon Theme: "For Fathers And Their Families"

SUNDAY, JUNE 2610:00 AM - Worship And Celebration Service

Sermon Theme: "UCC - Who We Are and Where We're Going"*********

Special Children's Moment During WorshipYouth Group After Church

Refreshments & Conversation Hour Following Worship

10:00 a.m.ZV ZV Worship service begins

LOO* Sunday, June 5, 2011

NEWS FROM THE WOMENWomen's Fellowship will not meet during the months ofJune, July and August.

All Church Board of Directors Meeting,Wednesday, June 15 at Mandarin Palace.

Dinner at 5:30 p.m.Board meeting 7 p.m.

Your board is trying something different and you can jointhem. Getting out into our community is very important, and

this is one way we can do it.If you are interested in attending for dinner please RSVP to

the church office by Wed. June 8.Board members RSVP also.

Book Club & Library NewsBook Group will meet on Thursday, June 2, at 1:00p.m.

in the church library. The subject for discussion isThe Help, by Kathryn Stockett.

Topics for future programs are:July 7: Each person attending is asked to share some favorite poetry.Aug. 4: The Immortal Life of Hemietta Lacks by Rebecca Seloot.Sept. 1: The Wives of Hemy Oades, by Johanna Moren.Oct. 6: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana, by Gayle Lemmon.Nov. 3: The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford.

"Wright Ones News"(SinglesGroup)

Summer events are being planned for the"Wright Ones" singles group.

Home BBQ's, green belt walks, Outings, etcIf you are single and would like to be notified of any or all

up coming events simply give Carol Rivers a call at323-6043 or let Robin know in the church office.

We always have a great time and a fun experience.Join us.

Worship attendance on:May 1- 90May 8-74

May 15-80May 22-78

May 29-

Ushers for June:Carol Rivers, Denise Steelman,

Mary Ellen Parsons, Robin CanningCommunion- June 5

Servers:Ron & Syl Apperson

Marilyn Williams, Dave CarmenLiturgist:

Amy LinkertJune Care Givers:Jo Elliott-BlakesleeDenise Steelman

June Altar/Flower Care:Kirsten Becker

DIRECTORY CHANGESNew Address and phones for

Mike and Nancy Hyder:829 Mason Loop,Nampa, ID 83686Mike:353-3140,Nancy: 246-9536

Faye Fry:1093S. Hilton, Rm 219

Hillcrest Assisted Living CenterBoise, Id 83705

Ph- 854-3219

ti E-MAILS WANTED bDo you have an e-mail

address?(or an e-mail update)

Wright Church wouldlike to have it!

We send out updatenotes on occasion and

sure would like to includeyou on our mailing list.

Please fill out a pew cardor leave a note on

Robin's desk.Don't be left out!

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LUAU! LUAU! LUAU!

NEWS FROM AND FOR THE CONGREGATION

--Be sure to be in church this Sunday, May 29, 10:45 AM, as we mark the Memorial Day Weekendby especially remembering those faithful people of our congregation who passed away during the lastyear; Ethel Voorhees, Bill Presley, Joy Chapman, Lillian Brandt, Mazie Archibald, David Wolfe, andFrank Fry.

--Thanks again to the choir for all their faithful music these past 12 months! We are always somuch "richer" because of their music! To Choir Director Ron Apperson, Organist Ginny Trapp, and toevery member of the choir, our great appreciation!

--Speaking of music, the Diaconate voted to make it their project for the next year, the choosing of,and raising funds for, new Hymnbooks to replace our ancient Pilgrim Hymnals.

--And further speaking of music: We would love to have Special Music during our worshipservices this summer! Please talk to Mike about a date for you!

--So good to see John Thomas back in church already! He is making great progress from his legsurgery, and is back in his longtime home at Samaritan Village.

--Thanks again to the Youth Group for leading the Worship Service on Sunday, May IS! It wasalso a great pleasure to honor our five graduating High School Seniors.

--Thanks to the congregation as always for your support of the One Great Hour Of Sharing. Thisyear's total special offering was, at last report, $510.

--Looking ahead: Note for your future plans that during the last week of June, we will bepublishing a two-month July-August issue of the Wright Ups. AND, be thinking about attending a veryspecial edition of our annual Idaho Association UCC Fall Meeting, September 23-24 in Challis. Hostedby our Community UCC church there, the event will take place at the nearby beautiful Living WatersRanch and Retreat Center. Full details in next month's newsletter.

What great fun we'll all have again this year on Saturday, June 18, when we host and enjoy our I"Annual Luau and Silent Auction. Some further notes:

-Buy your tickets soon, and take a packet of tickets to sell to friends and family! And considerdonating something special for the Silent Auction.

--Thanks again to Lupe and John Tauati and their big extended family for the enormous amount ofplanning, time, and work they donate to the church each year. Their food, their dancing, their everythingarejust wonderful!

I--A new addition to the festivities this year: During the dinner hour, we will be entertained by the I

Boise Ukulele Group.

--And, let's all make this an "'INVITING EVENT"! That is, invite friends and family to be with usnot just for the fun, but also with the idea that we introduce others to Wright Church, and share with themthe joy of being disciples of Jesus in our congregation! Thanks!

Stewardship Message from Carl Van slyke

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" Mt 6:21

This was the theme of our stewardship campaign last fall. I do believe thesewords to be true based on where our budget stands today.

Since we are now one-third (I cannot believe it) through 2011, I thought I wouldtake this opportunity to bring you an update on the Church's General Fund budget andthe progress we are making toward the goals that we set for ourselves in January at theAnnual congregation meeting. We set our goals high---total General Fund Expenses of$ 123,218, total estimated income of $ 111,391 with a resulting negative balance of$ 11,827. We proposed some real stretches on the income side of the budget.

How are we doing? For the first four months (33 %) of the year this is where weare:

INCOME

12 month 4 monthBudget Actuai

De Beaumont Fund $ 8,300 $ 8,552

Pledged income $77,295 $26,931

Unpledged income $22,296 $ 8,651

Endow interest $ 400 $ 82

Fund raisers $ 6,000 $ 298

Special gifts/other -0- $ 6,005

TOTAL $111,391 $50,519

Percentage

103 %

35 %

39 %

20 %

10 %

45%

Notes: The De Beaumont Fund receipt of $8,552 is the total for the year,but is included in total in the four month column. If this amount is adjusted tofour months, total income for four months is $44,817---40% of 12 month budget.

EXPENSE

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Church office $22,154 $6,706 30%

Payroll liabilities $2,416 $2,317 95 %

Church program $ 900 $ 114 13%

Ministry $59,190 $20,380

Music department $ 8,515 $ 2,811

Our Wider Mission $ 3,680 -0-

Religious education $ 2,825 $ 838

Scholarship $ 2,000 $ 1,000

TOTAL $123,218 $41,816

SUMMARY

34%

33 %

29%

50%

34%

On a four month basis, the Church has received 35 % of the budgeted pledgedincome, 39 % of the budgeted unpledged income, and 40 % of the budgeted totalincome. Unoledaed income includes contributions from oledaina units above their

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pledge. We need to encourage attendance and participation in the Silent Auction andLuau on June 18. This is a major fund raiser in support of the Church's programs.Expenses are being monitored and watched closely. We are thankful for the specialgifts and contributions that have helped to meet our budget for the year. KEEP IT UP!!!If you have any questions please contact Janice Aagaaid Oi Carl Van Slyke.

Notes From The Board

Dear Lord, give us the strength, courage and wisdom to lead your Church. In a devotion inspiredby Lois Taylor, we opened our monthly Board meeting. We all need strength, courage and wisdom tolive ull. lives as Christians. Knowing God will provide these needs, we conducted the business of ourChurch.

Our confirmation class continues. We have a fine group of young people who are completingtraining regarding the beliefs and history our Church. We look forward to welcoming them as thenewest members of our Church on Sunday; June 12;

Our summer celebration is set for June 18th• Come join the fun of our Luau. Tickets are nowavailable, bring your family and invite a guest. We will be having a silent auction. Do you havesomething interesting for the auction? Would you like to bid on something interesting?

Pilgrim Cove thanks you for the coffee mugs. Ask and you shall receive! We can always use a fewmore. Spring comes late in the high country, but it is coming to the Camp. Do you have a weekend youcan spend preparing the Camp for the summer season? Any of Pilgrim Cove Board members canprovide details.

All single persons are invited to join the "Wright Ones". H you would like to participate see CarolRivers or Robin Canning.

Congratulations to all our Graduates. Good Luck and God's Speed in your future endeavors.

Respectfully Submitted,WiH Patterson, Board Chair

p._._._._._._._.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.~- -A BIG thanks to everyone who has donated copier :

paper and office supplies, they are all greatly I

i appreciated. :~Thank you to Carl Van Slyke for getting a great deal on business ~! size envelopes for the office. !; And don't forget if you shop at Staples use the church phone :~ number 343-0292 for rewards points, !!_._._._._._.-.-._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._.-.-._._._._}

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn n~ Boise First Church Music Board is pleased to ~~ invite you to ~~ 'ii'MUSI(; (;AMP AT ~~ PILGRIM (;OVE!!!! ~~ A weekend music workshop on Payette Lake at ~~ McCall is where you will want to be ~~ September 16,17& 18-2011. ~~ Everyone is welcome. Vocal, handbell musi- ~~ cians, instrumentalists and their families are all ~n invited to come join the fun. Learn, laugh and n~ enjoy. Camp fires, lake swimming (weather per- ~~ mitting). Saturday evening talent show and ~~ worship at McCall UCC on Sunday Morning. ~n The cost for the entire weekend which includes ~Z your meals and lodging is $77. nn n~ Registration is due by August 1. ~n Please see Ron Apperson, Mike or Robin for ~~ registration and information forms. nn nn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

~""""""""~~ FIESTA LUNCHEON ~\ (one more try) IS Sunday, June 12 ~\ following worship I\ A free will offering will be taken to help support I\ the family of Ashley Duke. I\ Ashley was a conjoined twin and faced a lifetime of I\ medical difficulties but we are saddened to report I\ that she passed away last week. I\ The Hyder Family will be preparing a fiesta I\ luncheon for everyone to help out the Duke family I\ with their continuing expenses. I\ Please join your church family for a great lunch and I\ a worthy cause. I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~J

MEN'S BREAKFASTwill be taking the summer off

and will begin again inSeptember

•••.- -_-'_00_-'_'---------'----------------'--,Sign up for Altar Flower I

~ sponsor and Coffee Hosts ~I II"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"-"- ......,

: Our Food Pantry greatly _I needs your help. i': Your donation of nonperishable items and paper .~ goods is greatly appreciated _L . . . . ~

10:00 a.m.Worship service beginsSunday, June 5, 2011 .~--LOOK

2nd Annual Central Bench NeighborhoodSpring Festival

Saturday, June 11 at Cassia Park10a.m. to 8 p.m.

International Food, Interactive Music & Dance, clothingsway & repurposing, local artist creating artwork, silentauction. free tennis lessons. non profit and communityresources organizations, Homemade salsa competition,

softball games, Park & Rec mobile rec van kids, and lotsof fun, friends, and neighborhood greetings

For questions contact: centralbenchna@gmail,com

JUNE COMMUNITYSUPPER

June 23 , 20116:00 p.m.

Baylee AndrewsJacob BuschePeter Busche

Jeffrey FlahertyJustice Flaherty

Kate HallMadora Martin

CONFIRMATION CEREMONYPENTECOST SUNDAY, JUNE 12

You are especially invited to be present in worship on Pentecost Sunday, June 12,10:00 AM, to be part of one of the most special events in the life of our church: On thatmorning, seven of our young people will confirm their faith and become official membersof Wright Church, the United Church of Christ, and the Universal Body Of Christ.

For several months, these fine young people have been faithfully learning about thefundamentals of our, faith, the history of our church, the legacy of the Bible, and othertopics related to church membership. We receive them with great joy! Celebrate this greatoccasion with your presence and your prayers. Those being confirmed are:

CONGRATULATIONS WITH OUR LOVE!

Pilgrim Cove Staff and Campers thank you,

~--~---------------,COFFEE MUG EXPLOSION!Thank you to everyone who donated their

unneeded coffee mugs to ourPilgrim Cove Camp.

Wright Church '... donated 75 mugs tothe camp kitchen. ~ They were hand

delivered by c c Carl Van Slykeon a recent tour........, of the camp.

STAPLES REWARDSPROGRAM

When you are at Staples getting thosemuch appreciated office supplies forWright Church or for your own homeor office, be sure and give the clerk atcheck out the church's phone number208-343-0292. We are now enrolled inthe "rewards" program at Staples andwill get reward discounts each quarter.Cut this article out and carry it withyou so that way you will always haveour phone number. The church officethanks you in advance for your sup-port.------------------

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Worship service beginsLOOK---. Sunday, June 5,2011

Wright Community Congregational ChurchUnited Church of Christ4821 Franklin RoadBoise, ID 83705(208) 343-0292

A Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. PostagePAIDBoise, IdahoPermit No. 127

4th Annual LUAu/Silent AuctionSaturday, June 18-6 p.m.

at Wright Church-everyone is invited.

Tickets available on Sundays, in theoffice, or at the event.

Happy BirthdaysJune 2011

5-Kenny Pond6-Virginia Scholl

Willard Dykes1D-Bob Pond14-Debbie Robbins15-Nancy Hyder18-Agnes Thayer

Cathy AndrewsJerry Card

19-5andy Gillmore22-Anna Tominaga27 -Letha Gribble28-Carol Mansfield

Lisa Cheney-Jorgensen3D-Clay Shockley

Alex Jorgensen

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Happy AnniversaryJune 2011

2-Jack & Joan Wenske3-Hugh & Ida Lovin12-Chuck & Meredith Pond15-Mary Ellen & Dale Parsons18-Ken & Ethel Farnsworth22-Sally & Dan VanderVeen28-Frank & Jama Capshaw3D-Dale & Betty Ramsey

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SIGN UPS ARE NEEDED FOR BL-_C_O_FF_E_E_H_O_UR_AND__ AL_T_A_R_F_L_O_WE_R_S---.J-t_ SHEETS ARE DOWNSTAlRS

Thanks to everyone who agrees to help out on Sunday Mornings,as of this writing these folks are covering these areas:

June 5:Greeters: Jo Elliott-BlakesleeFlowers: Jack & Joan Wenske

Coffee Host: Bob & Kathy Smith

iJune 12:Greeters: Ron & Syl AppersonFlowers: Mike & Nancy Hyder

Coffee Host: Hyder Family

June 19: Father's DayGreeters: Dave & Marilyn CarmenFlowers: Howard & Nettie Adkins

Coffee Host: Amy Linkert & Jo Elliott-Blakeslee

June 26:Greeters: Dwain & Linda Baxter

Flowers: Ann DurandCoffee Host: Kim Salwasser & Family

COFFEE HOSTS ARE NEEDED FOR JULY,AND AUGUST-PLEASE SIGN UP

JUNE 2011Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

D 1 2 3 4t-Book Club

Robin 0 Vacation

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9:00 Confirmation Class10:00 Worship, CBNA Sprint Festival

Rot n's Vacation Cassia Park 1Oa-8pCommunion

Noon: Fellowship 6:00 Huntington'sYouth Group Group Meeting

Wedding Reh. 4:30 Wedding 4:30

7:00 Alanon-Alateen

EJ 13 14 15 16 17 18 iI1Pentecost Sunday I I BUGS gardenclasses begin I

Confirmation Ceremony LUAU I

10:00 Worship, I 7:00 Board of I SILENT5:30 BUGS board Directors Meeting AUCTION

Noon: Fiesta Luncheon AT WRIGHTYouth Group CHURCH

7:00 Alanon-Alateen 6:00P.M.

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10:00 WorshipI BUGS classes I

Noon: FellowshipYouth Group

6:00 p.m.Community

7:00 Alanon-Alateen Bench Supper

~ 27 28 29 3010:00 Worship I BUGS classes I

Noon: FellowshipYouth Group

CBNA meeting 7:00 Alanon-Alaateen6-Board 7-general

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Authentic Luau provided by Lupe &: John Tauati.Fabulous entertainment for all ages!

OFEVBidding Begins at 6:00pmDinner Begins at G:30pmEntertainment 7:00pm-8:00pmFinal Bids Announcement 8:30pmBids Close 8:45pmWinners Announced 9 :OOpm

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TICKETS:$20 per family, $12 per couple, $7 for singles • ~

Call 343-0292 to donate an item for the silent aUCJiO~-'--I 1<.

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