Mayville Congregational
United Church of Christ
111 Center Ave. N.
Mayville ND 58257
Phone #: 1-701-788-3755 Email:mayvilleucc@polarcomm.com
Web: http://www.uccwebsites ./net/
Rev. Lindy Holt, Minister
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March 8, 2010 Temperature 34. Sunny. Wind is warmer and promises of warmer weather the next several week. The Old scripture was read by Bob Brown, New Testament by Paul Batesel, and the gospel by Lindy. The bulletin title today was "Open Invitation." Marlys' birthday was Thursday and John Woxland on Wednesday. We sang "Happy Birthday" to them. Communion was served today. Our sister churches are at Minot and Granville. Clarence Nelson was in the hospital for an operation and now is home again.
No catechism class today. Instead there was a congregational meeting exploring yoking with another church. The group felt that this involved choice of another church which would like to yoke and what the obligations would be. No conclusions were reached and meetings will continue the next weeks and at least one next month. Jon Ewen pointed out that finances are a priority as Lindy is scheduled to go on a sabbatical for three months and if the church would terminate ties with for her, such notice would be an additional two months. Jackee served as moderator. We remember Ollie and Ethel,
the Oxtons and John Baker in our prayers. We remember John Botto as well Jo Ewen at home as she continues to recuperate. We especially remember Donny Cline who was in a serious accident on the 25th but is now recovering. Pete Young is ill the past few days. Lenten suppers continue this week. The theme is Wholeness of Body, Mind and Spirit. A list of the speakers will be sent out by email. Lindy's sabbatical might involve a walking trip across a European country such as Scotland. The choir under Bob and Sarah's direction sounded wonderful today.
"...If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down."
Luke 13:9
"Compromise, if not the spice of life, is its solidity. It is what makes nations great and marriages happy"
Poet Phyllis McGinley
Elevator, large print bulletins and air conditioning
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Trustees Dave Anderson Chair
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Deacons Jackee Lerol Chair
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Organist Sarah Batesel
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Moderator Dalton McMahon
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Treasurer & Assistant organist Bob Miess
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Financial Secretary Jon Ewen
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Clerk Del Hlavinka
The UCC will celebrate its birthday during the next year. Its roots were in the Evangelical, Reformed Church and Congregational Christian Churches. Its slogan is: "That All May be One".
The caring Club meets every week at Union Hospital . Call Marlys Hlavinka (788-3580) if you're interested in helping at the hospital where they work on Thursdays.
The rest of the Lenten Suppers for this year are:
March 10: Becky Gunderson: physical health. Soup and Sandwiches-Bonnie and Annie
March 17: Betsy Ewen: Celtic Spirituality. Soup and Sandwiches- Laurie and Lindy
March 24: Jana Kontz: Spiritual health. Soup and Sandwiches- Jackee and Betsy
There are several more events to be scheduled during this Lenten season. Please check for time and dates the next few days and weeks.
