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FROM THE TREASURER
financial results through January 1996
JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH YOUTH NEWS The youth fellowship group's plans for March include: On Sunday, March 3 the group will attend church at 10:30 a.m. and then go to breakfast at Baron's (11:30-12:30); Sunday, March 10 the group will meet at the church from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 17 the group will hold a St. Patrick's Day Dance at the church from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (everyone is encouraged to bring along friends); Sunday, March 24 the group will meet at the church from 6:00-7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 31 the group will be baking and selling cinnamon rolls 8:00-11:30 a.m. NEWS ABOUT LILLIAN BIGSBY CIRCLE Monday, 10:00 a.m. March 4, 1996 A reminder: Mondays will be missionary day; you are reminded to pray with us for our missionaries. You are also reminded to bring your Tops' tapes and place them in the box located on the table by the name tags or give them to Fran Dennison. For every $400 in Tops' tapes received, we will receive $1.00. To date, over $10,000 in tapes has been turned in; we have earned $21 that will go toward White Cross mission projects that the Circle sponsors. Our love offering boxes will be collected at the March meeting. Those attending are also reminded to bring along their Campbell soup labels and Scott paper product (54000) labels. The box for the labels is located on the end table in the Murdock Lounge. The Scott labels are sent to the Ronald McDonald House in Syracuse and the Campbell soup labels are donated to the Tully Elementary School. We will begin planning our program for the 1996-97 year ahead so bring along your ideas for programs to the March meeting. ADULT FELLOWSHIP NEWS The adult fellowship group will enjoy an evening of volleyball at the school on Friday evening, March 15, 1996, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Following volleyball the group will go to Roger and Cheryl Haskins' home on State Street for dessert. Be sure to sign up on the sheet located on the office window if you plan to participate. Desserts will also be needed for the refreshment portion of the evening. If you plan to provide a dessert, please indicate this when signing up, or call Sharon Hoogs 696-5009. On Saturday, April 13, 1996, at 6:00 p.m., the adult fellowship group will hold their annual progressive dinner. The meal will be held at three different locations (appetizer, main course and dessert). We will need three locations, one for each course. If you can host one of the courses, be sure to let Sharon Hoogs know (696-5009) as soon as possible. It takes a great deal of planning for this annual event. REORGANIZATION At our January huddle we decided to try out a new design of organization for the Tully United Community Church. The purpose was to redistribute the work load more fairly among the leadership. We decided that we needed six boards. All of the boards work under the church council, which carries the policy- making responsibility for the congregation.
Ours is a very active church. The programs we provide are meaningful and significant for the congregation and for the community. We want to continue to provide quality leadership in church and community. Last year the church council appointed a temporary audit committee to look at the recommendations made by the person who audited the church's books for the year. We wanted this committee to make recommendations for changes of policy to address the suggestions made by the auditor. The church council will be acting on the recommendations made by the temporary audit committee over the next few meetings. The financial policy document will cover eight recommendations:
It will make our life together easier to have something written down concerning how we do things here at TUCC. BLOODMOBILE - MARCH 30, 1996 The American Red Cross will hold a bloodmobile at the church on Saturday, March 30, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Blood supplies are low, and we urge those who regularly donate blood to support this effort. To make an appointment please call 1-800-272-4543. Walk-ins are welcome; however, appointments would be appreciated. Workers will be needed. If you can help, please contact Betty Smith (696-5115) or Helen Estey (696-8575). Thank you. CHURCH HIGHLIGHTS New members will be welcomed into the church during morning worship on Sunday, March 10, 1996. If you would like to become a member of this church at that time, speak with Mary (Kuhn) Huntington (696-8332) or contact the church office. All those joining the church on March 10, 1996, are invited to a get-acquainted dessert gathering on Saturday evening, March 9, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. at the parsonage. Infant and children baptisms/dedications are held at the convenience of families and can be scheduled anytime. If you would like to have your child baptized or dedicated, please contact Nelson Reppert as soon as possible. Communion will be celebrated during morning worship on Sunday, March 3, 1996. Communion will be served in the seats at the 9:00 a.m. service and by intinction at the 10:30 a.m. service. The board of deacons-layleaders continues to take communion to shut-ins on communion Sunday. If you know anyone who would like to receive communion at home, please contact the church office or any member of the board of deacons. Communion Sunday is the traditional day to bring donations for the loaves and fishes food pantry. A box will be located in the narthex for donations. Prayer chain news: Anyone that would like to become a member of the prayer chain is asked to contact Dot Dodge (696-8276). This is a vital part of the church; more people are needed to participate. SYMPATHY: We join in extending our sympathy to the Preston family on the death of Ed Preston on February 8, 1996. Funeral services were held at Hartwell Funeral Home on Sunday, Febraury 11, 1996. Ed is survived by his wife Beatrice and daughter Eleanor. We continue to hold a coffee hour fellowship at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Members of the board of deacons-layleaders take turns setting up and preparing coffee fellowship refreshments each week. Donations of baked goods are needed to help with refreshements. A sign-up sheet is located on the refreshment table on Sunday mornings. Our Cans for Christ program provides needed funds for Fisherman's Net. Please deposit your rinsed out, returnable aluminum beverage cans and glass and plastic bottles in the cans for Christ bins located in the east entrance way. We are in need of someone to sort, count and redeem our returnable bottles. If you can help, please see Betty Fairchild or contact the church office. The Loaves and Fishes food pantry is available for those in need in our community. Donations of canned foods and non-perishable food items are always needed. Please bring your donations to the church anytime and leave them in the church office. A REMINDER: Green Hills' rebate. As most of you know, Green Hills extends a one per cent rebate to area churches from purchases made by those who have a card that they use each time they shop. The program will run for nine months beginning February 4, 1996, through November 2, 1996, based on purchases made with your Green Hills' card. All those who were enrolled in the 1995 rebate program must enroll again for 1996 and designate this church as their choice. The sign-up list is by household; purchases made with a husband and wife's card will be added together for figuring the rebate for the church designated, one church per household. Customers must spend a minimum of $500 per household during the nine month program. This total has increased since last year's program. Once the $500 minimum has been met , Green Hills will rebate one per cent of the household's total purchases made during the nine month period to the church. Those who shop at Green Hills and are not presently signed up for this program are urged to go to the service desk at the store to register and receive and use your card each time you shop. Those signed up need to go to the service desk to re-enroll. All proceeds from this program are deposited in the general fund of the church. LITURGICAL DANCE GROUP NEWS A liturgical dance group began meeting in mid- February on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:00 a.m. in the Christian education wing of the church. Liturgical dance or interpretive movement is a form of religious expression that has been around for centuries, from the joyous circle dances of the early Christians to the slow-motion kneeling of a lonely soul in search of God. In the early part of the twentieth century, dancing as a sacred art was neglected, even discouraged by many religious leaders; however, in recent years it is once again finding its place in worship. "A time to mourn and a time to dance," the Bible tells us. Perhaps this is the time for a fresh source of inspiration. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Janet Hillenbrand (696-8758). LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKLET Janet Gleason, our ministry intern, is happy to announce that the Lenten devotional booklet has been completed and is available at the church for those who have not yet picked up their copy. We are very pleased with the booklet and hope you will find it helpful as a daily devotional guide as we work or way through the Lenten season. Thank you to all those who submitted an entry for the booklet. If you receive the newsletter and do not live in the Tully area and would like a copy of the booklet, drop a note to the church, 5872 Meetinghouse Road, Tully, NY 13159-9528, and we will send one to you. TIME TO THINK SUMMER CAMPING All youth planning to attend camp this summer are reminded that registrations should be sent in as soon as possible. You should receive camping information in the mail; however, if you are interested in attending camp and do not receive a mailing, please contact Judy or Jay Tinker (696-8274), our camping co-ordinators from this church, and they will get information to you. ANNUAL ROAST BEEF DINNER REPORT The Board of Deacon-Layleaders report that the annual roast beef dinner fundraiser was a huge success. Over 160 dinners were served. At this writing we do not have any totals on the amount that was raised for the church. Thank you to all those who supported this fundraising effort and to those who provided homemade pies for dessert. The talent show, with seventeen acts, was a great success. Thank you to all those who participated. A special thank you to Mike and Tina Cornue and Bev Fishlock for helping coordinate the evening's entertainment. RICH LANDERS INSTALLED AS PASTOR
OF SOUTH NEW BERLIN CHURCH Richard Landers, our ministry intern from September 1993 to August 1994, was installed as the pastor of the First Baptist Chruch in South New Berlin, New York, on Sunday afternoon, February 4, 1996. Approximately ten people from our church attended the installation service. They report that it was a beautiful and moving experience. We all send our CONGRATULATIONS to Rich. For those who would like Rich's address: P.O. Box 69, South Street, South New Berlin, New York 13843. Rich sent a note to Pat Wayne, a portion of which she
would like to share with you: Hope all is well with all of you. Love, CONFIRMATION/BAPTISM CLASS NEWS The schedule for the confirmation/baptism class for youth in grades 7 - 12 for March is as follows: The group will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 1996, to discuss our belief in God. All those participating in the class are working toward baptism/confirmation on Sunday, June 2, 1996. Janet Gleason is leading this year's class. LEADERSHIP NIGHT IN MARCH All officers and board members of the church are reminded that leadership night will be held at the church on Monday, March 4, 1996, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a pot luck meal. The schedule for the meal is as follows:
The time schedule for leadership night is:
LENTEN BOOK STUDY The Wednesday morning study group will be participating in Lenten book study led by Nelson Reppert each Wednesday in March from 9:30 - ll:00 a.m. The group meets in the Murdock Lounge. All those wishing to participate are invited to attend. The group is using the book, "Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time", written by Marcus J. Borg, as their study guide. A Sunday evening book study will also be held beginning Sunday, February 25 - Sunday, March 31, 1996. The group will meet at the church at 7:00 p.m. each week. All those interested are welcome to participate. When the study book arrives, it will be available from the church office at a cost of $10. BABY HAVEN NEWS We continue to need volunteers to provide child care in the baby haven on a weekly basis. Mothers of children using the baby haven have volunteered to take turns providing child care; other volunteers are also needed. If you are willing to take a Sunday and work in the baby haven during morning worship, please contact Jolene Cook 683-9856 as soon as possible. BABYSITTING REMINDER In an effort to encourage families with children to attend church events, the board of personnel relations will coordinate babysitters to watch children at the church. The following guidelines should help make this service run smoothly:
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS Sunday School classes meet during both the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship services each week. Children are encouraged to attend morning worship with their families at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. each week, and then following the children's moment are dismissed to attend their Sunday School class. Classes are available for nursery age through Grade Six. A multi-age group of youth, teens and adults also meets in the Riehlman Fellowship Room during the 9:00 a.m. service under the leadership of Ken Hoogs. During the 10:30 a.m. service an intergenerational class (Nursery - grade 6) meets in the double classroom each week. We continue to use the Whole People of God curriculum for all of our classes. Unit #5 began on Sunday, February 25, 1996. We encourage parents and other members of the congregation to read the take- home packet provided in the church bulletin for each unit. CENSUS As we indicated in the last issue of the newsletter, you will be receiving a sheet from the Board of Deacons / Layleaders to bring our records up to date. The post office wants better addresses for our mailings, so you will be asked to check the label on the mailing you receive. We have a new data base program for our computer system so you will be asked to check your membership status as well. We hope everyone will respond to this request and complete and return the post card that will be included with the mailing to the church for the requested information is important in order for us to update our records. Thank you in advance for your help! 25th ANNIVERSARY We remind you that this year we celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Tully United Community Church. The kick-off of our celebration began with the Roast Beef Dinner on February 24, 1996. The plants used for centerpieces that were raffled off were in honor of this event. Continue to look for many little celebrations throughout the year to remind us of our twenty-fifth anniversary. CHURCH SEXTON NEEDED Because Bill Matthews is temporarily not available to serve as the church sexton, we are in need of someone to fill this paid position for a three month period. The duties include: locking and unlocking the church building each day; shoveling the sidewalks; putting out the trash for pickup; putting up and taking down tables and chairs when needed; caring for the floor in the Riehlman Fellowship Room, along with other minor cleaning duties. If you are interested in applying for this temporary positon, please contact Mike Cornue, chairman of the Board of Trustees, or contact the church office (696-8066) as soon as possible. ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING SPECIAL
OFFERING - MARCH 17, 1996 The annual One Great Hour of Sharing special offering will be received during morning worship on Sunday, March 17, 1996. All donations received will be divided equally between the American Baptist and United Methodist churches for mission projects. A special offering envelope will be included in the bulletin that day for your contribution. Checks should be made out to the church with One Great Hour of Sharing written in the memo blank. COMMUNITY NEWS: SENIOR CITIZENS' GATHERING The Tully Senior Citizens will gather at NOON on Wednesday, March 13, 1996, for their monthly pot luck meal and program. Those attending are reminded to bring their own table service and a dish to pass. The Tully Senior Citizens' monthly meeting is held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The March meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 1996. All those 55 and over are invited to attend. If you have questions or need more information about the Tully Senior Citizens' group, contact Janice Shanebrook, president (696-5641). BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Blood pressure screening is held at the church on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Screening will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 1996. This is a FREE service provided by P.E.A.C.E., Inc.
We invite you to take a moment each week and send a card or note to those listed. You are also reminded to sign the card located on the table by the name tags each week for the person listed. The card is sent out Monday morning for the T.L.C. of the week. SENIOR CITIZENS' HOT LUNCH
PROGRAM P.E.A.C.E. Inc. sponsors the Senior Citizens' hot lunch program that is held at the church every Tuesday at noon. We have had a request to publish the monthly menu for the hot lunch program (it is also posted on the bulletin board in the narthex of the church).
A donation of $2.00 per meal is requested. We encourage all senior citizens to attend and enjoy good food and fellowship. Fran Dennison serves as the hostess each week. If you have questions about this program you may contact her at 696-5660. BAZAAR WINTER WORKSHOPS Workshops will be held throughout the winter months to make items for the 1996 annual bazaar that will be held November 22nd and 23rd, 1996. The workshops are held the fourth Tuesday evening of each month (March 26) beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Sally Greene's home on Skadden Terrace. All those able to attend are encouraged to do so. Those unable to attend, but willing to work on projects at home, are asked to contact Sally; she will get materials to you. If you have an idea for a project for the bazaar, contact Sally. TULLY COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL During March we will be talking about wind and seasonal changes of spring. Our Bible stories are about the life of Christ and the events leading up to Holy Week and Easter. Easter parties will be held the first week in April (April 3 and 4, 1996). On these dates please send two hard boiled eggs for the children to color. On Wednesday, March 13 and Thursday, March 14, 1996, we will read the Dr. Suess story of Green Eggs and Ham. The children need to bring two uncooked eggs to school that day so we can make green eggs and ham for our snack. The field trip in March will be to Heiberg Memorial Forest Sugar House on Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19, 1996. Morning classes will leave at 9:45 a.m. and afternoon classes at 12:15 p.m. We will see the maple syrup process from start to finish. On March 27 and 28, 1996, a representative from OCCRA will come to teach us about recycling. Registration for the 1996-97 school year will begin in April. Those wishing to enroll their child should ask for registration forms. Ruth Poellot, Director TULLY ACTION GROUP (T.A.G.) EVENTS You are reminded that T.A.G. is sponsoring several events
this coming year. Upcoming events include:
LETTERS A thank you note from Sarah Kruth, a recent student of
the week: Hello Everyone! I am keeping busy with the theatre. The next show opens two weeks from today. I can't wait. Once again thank you all. It made my day. Love, A note from Diana Gradwell..... Sincerely, A note from Gladys Usher....(a recent T.L.C. recipient of the week) Dear Reverend Reppert and other members of my church
family, Best wishes and Christian love, "agape" to all. A note from Herman and Ruth Murdock..... Our thanks to all who helped in making this a Lenten gift, and our greetings to all who are in this really great church! Sincerely, WOMEN'S LENTEN COMMUNION SERVICE
BREAKFAST The annual women's communion lenten worship service and breakfast will be held this year on Sunday, March 24, 1996, at 7:00 a.m. at the Onativia United Methodist Church. All women of the church are invited to attend. A free will donation will be received to help cover the cost of the meal. If you plan to attend, sign the sheet located on the office window by Wednesday, March 20, 1996. MEN'S PALM SUNDAY COMMUNION WORSHIP
SERVICE BREAKFAST The annual men's Palm Sunday Communion worship service and breakfast will be held on Sunday, March 31, 1996, at 7:00 a.m. at the Onativia United Methodist Church. All men of the church are invited. A free will donation will be received to help cover the cost of the meal. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the office window for those planning to attend. COMING IN APRIL HOLY WEEK SERVICES MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP SERVICE The Maundy Thursday communion worship service will be held at the church on Thursday, April 4, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. This is a very meaningful service as we partake of the last supper. GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP SERVICE The Good Friday Stations of the Cross worship service will be held at the church on Friday, April 5, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. EASTER MORNING SERVICES The Easter sunrise service will be held at 6:00 a.m. (place to be announced in the April newsletter) Morning worship services will be held at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. There will be NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES on Easter Sunday.EASTER LILIES Those wishing to provide Easter lilies for morning worship are asked to let the church office know so your name can be included in the bulletin. THE STEPPING-STONE Nelson Reppert, Pastor NEWSLETTER DEADLINE - APRIL ISSUE: March 20, 1996
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