December, 2001 Newsletter, Page Five

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Men of St. Paul’s

There were 13 men present at the November meeting. A word of prayer and thanks were offered by Ken Junker, (welcome back Ken). We enjoyed a wonderful turkey dinner expertly prepared by Dot Madell. Thanks Dot.
After dinner, Greg Henninger once again took the reigns and led the business meeting. (Oh Dennis and Jed - where are thou). Proceeds from the roast pork dinner totaled $1739.00. Motions were made, seconded and approved to authorize Greg to purchase two gas grills, two fifteen gallon pots, and a large coffee thermos. These will be used for the church picnic, the roast beef and roast pork dinners, and other functions upon request.

Pastor Rich suggested that we contact the new members. It was decided that we will send them each an invitation, followed by a personal phone call to invite them to the December meeting. Rich then volunteered to set up a schedule of events for monthly meetings of the men’s group, which may not necessarily be on Monday evenings. Hold on to your hats gentlemen!! I’ve seen the first revision already and it looks terrific with lots of interesting and exciting events.

The next meeting will be on December 3rd at 6:30 p.m.. After dinner we will help the youth group prepare the wreaths for their upcoming fund raiser.

Respectfully submitted,
Jack Perry

HIGHLIGHTS
OF
NOVEMBER 8, 2001
CONSISTORY MEETING

The minutes were reviewed from the consistory meeting of October 11, 2001.

Motion to approve past Minutes was accepted by all Consistory members present.

Correspondence - Thank you letter from Hassan Family, Julie Petry from Milltown SAC program, Harold Horak, American Red Cross Blood Drive, UCC Wider Mission, Interfaith Network of Care, United Way, Rich Bennick, who needs a letter of verification, Motion by Flo Torok to write letter of verification for Rich Bennick, seconded by Jim Voorhees. Paul Potito for COSAC. Motion approved to allow COSAC to use Scout Room on alternate Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. provided we are given a contact person and we will review their visits after three months.

Reminder that Congregational Meeting is Sunday, November 18. We need to assign Elders and Deacons. Elders: Laura Pelszynski, Maryanne Stout, Linda Jones, George Long; Deacons: Bob Ramsen, Jim Voorhees and John Luttman.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CHURCH OFFICE - Carol Lagowski advised that the Tidings deadline is Thursday, November 15. Thank you for new desk and new computer - both working out great!

CHURCH AND FAMILY LIFE - Norma Lowe reported that one hundred seventy received communion at the a.m. service, fourteen from the Sunday School and seventeen at the Contemporary Service. Still not enough consistory members are serving at communion.

EDUCATION - We’ve gone through two rotations, doing well.

FINANCE - Jill will close out the books this year, Carolyn will take over in January.

PROPERTY AND GROUNDS - Jim Voorhees presented Snowplowing proposal from Rosie’s Grandson. Approved by Consistory. Jim presented tree service proposal from Raritan Valley Tree Service, motion accepted. Jim reminded us Saturday, December 1, 8-noon yard cleanup; December 8, 9-noon, decorate sanctuary; December 15, 9 a.m. put poinsettias on altar.

MUSIC COMMITTEE - Pam Roberts reported concerns of choir members - need to repair hand rail; suggest installation of a motion sensor light at top of driveway; bibles missing, need to replace them. Camilla is very satisfied with the increasing performance level of the choir.

OLD BUSINESS

Elders recommended two year program for Confirmation class - now 8th and 9th graders.

NEW BUSINESS

Request from Hamilton College Choir to perform on Friday, March 22. They will need housing for 40 students for one night, plus meals.

Add David and Gregory Corrado to the Inactive list, per their request.

Prayer concerns: Janet Vitanza, Bonna Collins, Morris Schork, Coralee Fabian, Gladys McGinnis, Jim Creighton & Family on loss of father, Earl, Thelma Poandl, Kathy Adamski, Harold Horak and Dot Klesitz doing fine.

At 9:20 p.m. a motion was made and accepted to adjourn the meeting. Pastor Rich closed the meeting with The Lord’s Prayer. The next meeting is Thursday, December 13, 2001.

Respectfully submitted,
Carol Lagowski,
Church Secretary

ST. PAUL’S
UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST

founded in 1872

So. Main St. & W. Lakewood Ave.

Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor

Rhonda Lemezis, Student Minister

609 720-0260

Dr. Camilla Jarnot,
Choir Director & Organist

Church Office 732 828-0020

FAX # 732 828-0027

St. Paul's E-mail
rich@uccstpauls.net

St. Paul's website
www.uccstpauls.net

Webmaster E-mail
jgj@jimjensen.com

Please leave a message if no one is available.

Social Hall 732 828-1638

EMERGENCIES - please leave a message if no one is available.

Parsonage Telephone 732 937-9393

Rev. Jacqueline Rotteveel, 355-1309

Church Secretary Mrs. Carol Lagowski

Office hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Controller Mrs. Jill Kolakowski

(address inquiries to church office)

Please address all financial inquiries to the Church Office.

NEXT TIDINGS DEADLINE December 20th

NEXT COMMUNION DATES
Dec. 2, 2001 & Jan. 6, 2002

2001 CONSISTORY

ELDERS:

Dorothy Klesitz, Grace Kothari, Angelo Lizardi Norma Lowe,John Luttman, Laura Pelszynski, Flo Torok and Jim Voorhees.

DEACONS:

Duane Borwegen, John Breece, James Erb, Sue Hoiberg, Steve Kircher, Jack Perry, Pam Roberts, Jed Shanabrook.

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Please note: any checks received after December 31st must be credited to 2002. IRS law requires that in spite of the date on the check, if the postmark is after December 31st, 2001 or if it is hand delivered after December 31, 2001, it must be credited to 2002.
Please plan accordingly.

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Please notify the church office if any of the following changes occur in your household: address change, phone number change, marriage, separation/divorce, death, birth, adoption, adult child(ren) moving out, or a family member being moved to a Rehab. or nursing home.

We would like to keep our membership list up-to-date, but we need YOUR cooperation to do so!

Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Spoil your child/ren, bring them to Sunday School
so they may grow in God’s love.
After the Junior Sermon
the children are dismissed to their appropriate classes.
Dismissal time is 11:30 a.m..

Every Tuesday - 9:00 a.m.