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PASTORS PEACE
Zion
United Church
of Christ
March 2015
Inside This Issue

1 Pastors Peace
2 Palm of Prayer & Worship Ways
3 Committees 2015
4 This Months Events
5 Inspiration Station
6 Butterfly Room & Expression
Session

7 Celebration Occasions
8

Worship Whirl

Tweaking Worldview
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named
Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He
came to Jesus at night and said, Rabbi, we know you are
a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not
with him.
In reply Jesus declared, I tell you the truth, no one
can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.
How can a man be born when he is old? Nicodemus asked. Surely he cannot enter a second time into
his mothers womb to be born!
Jesus answered, I tell you the truth, no one can
enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and
the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives
birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying,
You must be born again. The wind blows wherever it
pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it
comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone
born of the Spirit. (John 3:1-8 NIV)
Nicodemus truly sought Truth but also held on to
his worldview. Theres nothing wrong with that, right?
Worldview is made up of tradition, education, and experience. Our worldview helps us to reconcile ourselves with
the culture and we can become very comfortable with our
worldview, even as it only sees the world in a certain way.
Jesus came to show us the Way to life eternal and
we killed him for it.
When someone messes with our worldview we
tend to want to shut that person down, turn away from
seeing in a new way. And sometimes that is good. But
sometimes its not.
The Pharisees, for example, held the power of the
Law of God in their hands, and they freely wielded that
power to keep order among the people. Order itself is not
a bad thing, but when the means to keeping order involves
maintaining the lifestyle of the rich and famous and those
who consider themselves superior, at the expense of the
rest of the world, then that order has become dysfunctional and harmful to itself and to the people it was meant

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105 N. Mary, Mayview, Missouri 64071-8224
Phone and FAX: (660) 237 - 4355

to teach and care for. And unfortunately the

dysfunctional order of things can be maintained, as
we see right in our own time, seemingly indefinitely.
The thing is, there must be chaos before there
can be change. There has to be chaos before there
can be creation. Jesus brought the chaos of a new
Way, a new creation of peace and love and sharing
and rebirthseeing everything through transformed
eyes, and though some got it and some get it,
there is still an overpowering draw to wanting
everything to go our own way; we want to maintain
order in our own way. To benefit us financially,
materially, familiallywe continue to choose death
over lifedarkness over lightthe easy way over
Gods Way.
Jesus swallowed our deserved death in life
through the resurrection. Thats mind-boggling!
Jesus loves us so much that he allowed our
destructive worldview, our blindness, to shut down, to
turn away from, to kill his physical beingto cause
death, chaos in the universe as darkness fell and the
earth shook, and the fabric of the temple was ripped
apart
all for us. This chaos happened so that we
can become a new creation in the Christ of the
universeso that we can be in relationship with God
through Christ, so that we can have life, and life
eternal. I invite you to consider, along with
Nicodemus, the implications of being born again

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ZION UCC WORSHIP WAYS

Weekly Lenten Gatherings
Lenten gatherings will be held
every Sunday from February 22
thru March 29. A feast of soup and
bread will begin at 5 pm in the
Fellowship Hall, followed by study
and discussion, concluding no later than 7 pm.
The Adult Lenten study will focus on MOSAIC:
When God Uses All the Pieces and we will have
games or movies for the younger learners. A signup sheet is on the card-signing table if you and
your family would like to provide the soup and
bread for an evening, or call the church office at
(660) 237-4355. Join us as we explore the
meaning of Lent in our lives together!

Lent Offering will go to

New Life Home Mayview

BCE Missions Offerings will go to Higginsville

and Odessa Food Pantries.
YOUTH YAK

In anticipation of new life in Christ,

Pastor Kristin

PALM of PRAYER 9 Have I not

commanded you? Be strong and of good courage;

do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD
your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua
1:9 (NKJV)
Concerns Please continue to surround in
love and prayer, those experiencing health difficulties &/or
recovering from surgery, the loss of family and friends, &
those adjusting to new seasons in their lives: Don
Heidbrink, Lillie Jennings brother Dwayne, Ruth Trigg,
Michael Whitsitt, Roger Nolte, Terry Wade, Jeanne
Fleischmann; family and friends of John Hagerty; first
responders; military personnel and their families; families
around the world that are in the midst of disease, natural
disasters, immigration crisis, tensions, conflicts and wars
which are going on in different parts of the world.

March 8th will be an All-Church Roller Skating

Party in Higginsville from 24 pm. We will be
preparing for the Community Easter Egg Hunt and
Easter Sunrise Service. Each member is asked to
bring 1 large or 2 small bags of candy/toys that are
small and wrapped to fit inside plastic eggs.
The Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held at
the Mayview park
on Saturday,
April 4th followed
by Sunrise
Service
preparation.
Please bring your sunrise service script.
On Easter Sunday, wear your Easter best,
(including your smile!) and bring your script to the
Sunrise Service!

The Prayer of St. Patrick

The strength of God pilot Us

Joys

The wisdom of God instruct us

Courtwarming RoyaltyTrent McGinnis and Tyler Wagner;

Engagement of Tori Amos and Quentin Bainbridge; 65th
Wedding Anniversary of Wilbur and Detta Neher; Spiritual
growth and renewal. The birth of Remingtyn Halsey, born
to Tiffany and Daniel, great grandparents of Joyce and
Marvin Schemmer, sister to Kirsten.

The hand of God protect us

The word of God direct us

2015 Church Council and

Committees
Church Council
Brad Begemann - Secretary
Robert Hoefer BCE Rep
Helen Hoeppner Trustees Rep
Juanita Wright Financial Secretary
Jim Begemann Vice President
Denise Bainbridge -Treasurer
Scott Alvested - President
Board of Christian Education
Amy Nolte
Bill Bainbridge
Amy Hoefer
Teresa Begemann
Elaine Hudson
Mission Committee
Diane Wagner
Laura Nolte
Lillie Jennings
Martha Hawthorne
Parish Life
Committee
Judy Pragman
Alice Huenefeld
Tresina Alvested
Laura Nolte
Pastoral Support
Judy Pragman
Bill Bainbridge
Jeanette Starkebaum
Board of Trustees
Ronnie Hawthorne
Kenny Faigh
Kenny Jungerman
Cemetery Board
David Dickmeyer
Robert Hoefer
Mark Fiegenbaum
Mayview Alliance
Laura Nolte
Lafayette Cluster Rep
Martha Hawthorne

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Conference Delegates
Elaine Hudson
Teresa Begemann
Juanita Wright
Matthew Elder
Nominating Committee
Denise Bainbridge
Carrie Begemann
Scott Alvested
Matthew Elder
Ad Hoc-By Laws
Judy Pragman
Scott Hoeppner
Amy Hoefer
Denise Bainbridge

The single biggest problem in

communication is the
illusion that it has taken place.
George Bernard Shaw

GETTING THE WORD OUT

One of the best ways for a church to grow is to
let the congregation know what is happening
from week to week, showcasing a welldeveloped vision for ministry. Our newsletter can
accomplish a great deal, from letting others know
needs of members to announcing upcoming
events to inspiring spiritual growth. The church
benefits, the members benefit and the community can learn more about the church. The following explores some benefits of an informing, educating and entertaining newsletter.

Provide a record for the

ministry of a vibrant
congregations history-in-the-making with well-written stories and photos
Inform members, families, and many friends in the community of whats
happening in the church
Create enthusiasm for programs
Foster in the recruitment of volunteers in various areas of ministry
Engender financial support for church operations and various programs
Help create a caring community
Aid members in keeping track of upcoming important dates by providing a
written calendar
Assist in providing spiritual guidance
Advocate outreach through missions
Offer inclusion to those unable to attend services regularly
Encourage participation in church activities
Reflect a lively, positive, and influential spiritual community
Promote membership to our visitors
Inspire folks to regularly attend worship services, Sunday school, and other
activities of the church
Publicize a balanced emphasis on youth and adults, men and women,
singles and couples
As we move forward in 2015 with new council and committee members, I
would encourage you to appoint someone from your committee who will
make a good faith effort to communicate with me to promote all the
wonderful happenings at Zion. Verbal announcements and bulletin boards
work well, yet there are many avenues to communication and the newsletter
is another great opportunity to share the Good News. And remember,
anyone can submit information of interest; you dont have to be on a
committee to share! Thank you for saying Yes and volunteering your time to
better the newsletter, helping to keep it current and relevant, and helping to
improve the effectiveness of the mission and vision of Zion UCC. Jenny

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S.S.9:30 A.M.
Worship10:30 A.M.
March 1, 2015
Second Sunday in Lent
Ministerial Alliance Meeting
FBC, 12:45 pm
Vespers, 3:45 pm
Meyer Care Center
March 4, 2015
Choir, 7pm
March 6, 2015
World Day of Pray
March 8, 2015
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Mayview 150
All-Church Roller Skating Party
Higginsville, 2-4 pm
Lenten Gathering, 5 pm
March 9, 2015
Stepping Stone Shower, 9:30am
BCE 7:15 pm
March 11, 2015
Choir, 7pm
March 15, 2015
Third Sunday in Lent
Lenten Gathering, 5 pm
March 17, 2015
St. Patricks Day
Council, 7pm
March 18, 2015
Choir, 7pm
March 20 2015
Spring Begins
March 22, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Lenten Gathering, 5 pm
March 24, 2015
SAILlunch 11 am
Victoria Peddler, Lexington
March 25, 2015
Choir, 7pm
March 29, 2015
Palm Sunday
Lenten Gathering, 5 pm

Copyright 2011 The Zondervan Corporation

Q: Why did the little bird get in trouble at
school?
A: Because he was caught tweeting on
a test.

Community, County &

Conference Clamor
Good Friday Community Service
Join us on April 3, at First Baptist Church--Pastor
Tommy Lindon from Zion AME will share the message--time yet to be determined.
CAG
The 2015 Missouri Mid-South Conference Annual
Gathering is set for June 4-6, 2015.

Annual MMSUCC Men's Retreat

The Annual Men's Retreat will be held on May 1-3
at our own Shannondale Community Center.

Annual MMSUCC Women's Retreat

The Annual Women's Retreat will be held on May
1-3, 2015, at our own Camp MoVal. This year's
theme is "Under the Shelter of God's Wings".

DORHAUER NOMINATED AS THE NEXT

GENERAL MINISTER AND PRESIDENT OF
THE UCCThe news is out, and it is our great
joy to celebrate the nomination of The Rev. John
C. Dorhauer as the new General Minister and
President of the United Church of Christ.

INSPIRATION STATION
2

Because he bends down and

listens, I will pray as long as I
breathe! Psalm 116:2 (TLB)
The price of anything is the

amount of life you exchange for

it.
Henry David Thoreau
It was one of those March days when the Sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when
it is summer in the light and winter in the shade. Charles Dickens

Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 8th!
Spring begins March 20th

"Although the life of a person is in a

land full of thorns and weeds,
there is always a space in which the
good seed can grow.
You have to trust God."
- Pope Francis

BUTTERFLY ROOM
3 And

if I go and prepare a place for you, I will

come again, and receive you unto myself; that
where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3
(KJV)

Unusual Celebrations
He was delivered over to death for our sins and
was raised to life for our justification.
~Romans 4:25
We just baptized another new child of God in
church last Sunday. What a cause for celebration!
I just met with a young couple last night who wish
to be married. What a cause for celebration! On
the first Sunday of May we will be witnessing the
confirmation vows of eleven young people in the
front of St. Paul. What a cause for celebration!
As I write, Im waiting on pins and needles for my
son Greg to call and tell us about the birth of our
new granddaughter and how his wife Julie is doing. What a cause for celebration!
All of these are wonderful though not unusual
causes for celebration, arent they? Families get
together, cards are sent, gifts are given, food is
consumed, hugs for all around - plenty of celebration.
I spoke with a pastor recently whose congregation
will be observing their 75th anniversary. And then
theres the one which had its 125th last year. And
our neighbors in Hartford will have their 150th next
year. All wonderful - and usual - reasons for celebration.
So when I told someone that St. Paul will be celebrating its 140th year, she actually said to me,
Oh, is that usual? What she meant was: its
not the 75th or 150th; its just well, only 140
no big deal to some people.
But to those of us here at St. Paul what a wonderful and unusual reason to celebrate the amazing grace of our amazing God! We have EVERY
reason to celebrate as we look back on how the
Lord has used St. Paul to show and share the sacrificial love of the Savior whose blood has made us
the children of God. And God has enabled this
congregation of his people to do this for the past
140 years! What a cause for celebration!
Is it unusual? Well, I guess it is to some. But it
should surprise no one that Christians tend to
celebrate not just at the usual times but at some
most unusual times as well. The most unusual of
which is when a beloved child of God departs from
this life. Saying goodbye to someone so precious
to us that it hurts to even think about them being
gone and then celebrate their departure

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Really???? REALLY!!!! Because when God calls one of
his children home, whatever their age, we know they are
celebrating life as it was meant to be celebrated. We
know that they are celebrating salvation and joy better
than they ever did before. And we know they are in the
hands of the only One in the whole universe who loves
them more than we do our Savior, the one who died
for them and rose again with the promise that we too
shall rise and shall live with him in his Home forever. I
dont know if youve given much thought to your funeral
service; might be the last thing on your mind. But take a
moment right now and consider this: do you want
everyone to leave your funeral with an overwhelming
sense of loss or with a glorious hope that in Christ they
will see you again? Jesus rose and ascended into
heaven so that we can celebrate even at the most unusual of times because we know the best times are
yet to come! Christ lives eternally and so shall we. What
a cause for celebration! Pastor Dave Hein
Pastor David Hein, whom the Lord called to paradise
suddenly on Thursday, February 6, suffered a heart attack while driving. This newsletter article that Pastor Hein
recently wrote hits home about what death means to a
Christian.
http://wautomapeacelutheran.org/
Messenger of Peace March 2014
What do you get if you cross poison
ivy with a four-leaf clover??
A rash of good luck!

EXPRESSION SESSION
Thank Yous
Dear Congregation of Zion UCC,
Thank you so very much for all the thoughtful cards you
have sent us over the years. Thank you for loving our
daughter, Pastor Kristin, so much and caring for her
family. You are truly blessed to be a blessing!
Enclosed is a small love gift to put toward any of your
special projects, in thanks for your thoughtfulness. We
also love receiving the monthly newsletter. We look forward to seeing you in April when we'll attend church
and Kristin's Ordination.
Love in Christ,
Jan and Charlie Lewis

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Celebration Occasions

Office Hours

March Birthdays
Pastor
Date

Birthday

Amy Burns

12

Glenn Wagner

24

Makenzie Koch

26

Scott Hoeppner

28

Mary Helen Thomson

31

Jeff Sanders

Secretary

Tuesday
8:00 AMNoon
Wednesday
6:008:00 PM

Wednesday
5:009:00 PM

Thursday
8:00 AMNoon

Serving Souls
MAYVIEW LIONS CLUB

Community Breakfast
3rd Saturday
Jan, Feb, Mar & Apr
7:00 am 9:00 am
Mayview Community Building
Free will donation
Proceeds to Mayview 150 Club
(Mayview Sesquicentennial)

March

ACOLYTES

GREETERS

Adam Hoefer

Wayne & Joyce Hoefer

Alyssa Hoefer

Robert & Amy Hoefer

15

Kristen Johnson

Carl & Helen Hoeppner

Austin Aardema
Faigh
Donovan Aardema
Faigh

Scott & Amanda

Hoeppner

22
29

Administrative Affairs
Pastor
Kristin Aardema Faigh

March Anniversaries
3

Glenn & Beth Wagner

12

Darrell & Lori Fiegenbaum

Reminder!
The deadline for submissions for the
April newsletter is
Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
Send your submissions to:

Marvin & Alice Huenefeld

Home(660) 237- 4902

Church (660) 237-4355
pastorkristinatzion@yahoo.com
Cell (660) 641-1038

Scott Alvested
Council President

(816) 230-4450

Angie Lawson
Church Secretary

(660) 237- 4355

zionuccsecretary@hotmail.com

Jenny Holt
Newsletter

(660) 237 - 4923

jennyholt14@gmail.com

Teresa Begemann
Organist

(816) 633 - 4133

tjbegemann@yahoo.com

Dawn Stuart
Custodian

(660) 237 - 4355

jennyholt14@gmail.com or
zionuccsecretary@hotmail.com

Zion United Church of Christ

105 North Mary St.
Mayview, Missouri 64071-8224
Generous - Loving - Dedicated Christians
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship at 10:30 am

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Zion UCC Mission Statement

The avowed purpose of our church shall be:
To worship God, to proclaim and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to celebrate the Sacraments; to experience Christian fellowship, to build unity, and to practice charity within this congregation and the wider church; and to share this witness of Jesus Christ throughout the world.

Worship Whirl
Traditional Worship

10:30 AM

Sundays

Come As You Are Service

10:30 AM

Monthly - 3rd Sunday

Sunday School

9:30 AM

Sundays

Communion

10:30AM

Monthly 1st Sunday & Special

Holidays

Church Council

7:00 PM

Monthly

Board of Christian Education

7:00 PM

Monthly

SAIL (Serving All in Love)

7:00 PM

Monthly - 4th Tuesday