nate guna ‘teenie 23 = = 9 10 [ees ere ie Bin ie see |e cote oney age a ‘oon sen eA Be ore — oon = | 18 19: 20 21 22 23 24 nt rt eer) Ges me sare) ” 25 26 «|a7—«|28 vd ntti ntt (ae cone a emt 0 ny? 60 son 1-90Minister's Musings A story from Fredd Craddock: Do you have a oiece of paper? Do you have a piece...Well, use your worship bulletin. Would you write in the margin somewhere or at the bottom write these words: "I thank my God for all my remembrance of you.” T thank my God for all my remembrance of you. And write a name. You choose the name. You remember the name. Write another name, and another name, and another name. Have you written any names? Do you have a name or two? Keep the list. Keep the list, because to you, it’s not a list. In fact, the next time you move, keep that. Even if you have to leave your car, and your library, and your furniture, and your typewriter, and everything else, keep that with you. In fact, when your ministry has ended and you leave the earth, take it with you. I know, I know, I know. When you get to the gate, St. Peter's going to say, "Now leok, you went into the world with nothing, you've got to ‘come out of it with nathing. Now what've you got?” And you'l say, "Well it’ just some names.” “Well, let me see it.” “Well, now, it’s just some names of folks I worked with and folks who helped me.” "Well, let me see it.” “This is just a group of people that, if it weren't for them, I'd have never made It.” He'll say, “I want to see it.” And you'll give it to him, and he'll smile and say, “I know all of them. In fact, on my way here to the gate I passed a group. They were painting a great big sign to hang over the street. And it sald, "Welcome Home,” What 2 wonderful story to remind us of the people who have helped us along the way. Take the time to write that list. Pray over that list, and if you are able, contact the people on the list and thank them for however they've helped you In your life, It’s always good to remember the village that has helped us along the way and even more special to thank them while you can.Congregational Meeting When: February 25" following worship Why: to discuss changes to by-laws and constitution, to hold our annual meeting, to elect new officers, to discuss purchase of new video cameras, to discuss renovation of parsonage kitchen We have failed twice to achieve the required number of members to hold our annual meetings. December 14*, the budget setting meeting, and January 21* our annual meeting. Our bylaws and constitution state that we need 35 members present and we fell short more often than not. So, the church board has proposed to change the quorum number. Article VII: Services and Meetings Section 6: At the annual meeting and all special meetings, thirty-five (35) members (Article V5) shall constitute a quorum for transaction of business. Proposed changes: Section 6: At the annual meeting and all special meetings, the number of members (Article V5) present at the meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.Broasted Chicken Minden United Church of Christ 106 Lincoln Street, Minden, lowa potatoes, green beans, corn, dinner roll, salad, pie & beverage Adults - $10.00 Children 12 & under - $6.00 Under 2 - Free Carry-outs available 712-483-2903 March 4, 2018 11:00 - 1:30 4Ash Wednesday February 14, 2018 Minden United Church of Christ Minden, lowa Soup - 5:30 - 6:45 Worship - 7:00 Youth Group 3:16 is helping with the Soup Supper & Worship Freewill Donation will go to Group 3:16 % heMaundy Thursday Service March 29, 2018 at 6:30 Minden United Church of Christ Minden, lowaEvents in our Church Life February 7 - Group 3:16, Minden, 6-7:30 February 14—Ash Wednesday February Scripture Readings February 4 Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, 20¢, 1 Corinthians 9:16.23, Mark 1:29-39 Vebruary 11 -2.Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9 February 18 ~ Genesis 9:8-17, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15 :1-7, 15-16, Psalm 22:23-31, Romans 4:13.25, ‘Mark 8:31-38 or Mark 9:2-9 February 25 Genes Ruth L. 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Mass uae 8c oe Diy 8 Cc ye Ta ny 2201854004890 Pay ese ete a2, 204.1894 ne edhe et ie ae tat ites Des nts kee intr Ti She Taisen tenn Dues Sete enki! Aasvateer lca Lites Dee Shey Cet a eer inka hey coated toes March Usher List March 4,2018 Richard & Vivian Dau, ‘eth Sherri Guerrero ‘March 11,2018 Gale Pam Rihner March 18,2018 Jeremy & Cassie VanArsdol March 25, 2018 David & Cindy ManhartDates: Times: Cost: Where: ‘amilies Common Sense Parenting® ‘Common Sense Parenting (CSP)® for Parents of School- agers isa six-week las that offers training for parents and providers ‘who want tobuikl on their existing skills or learn new ways of dealing ‘with their children's behaviors, Professional parent trainers teach the Monday's, March 5" to April 9" Free Meal provided at 5:30pm, Class 6:00 to 8:00pm Classes, childcare and evening meal are all FREE Minden United Church of Christ 106 Lincoln St. Minden, IA 51553. Who Should Attend: Parents and Professionals Call 712-302-7999 to register Topics Covered: Parents as Teachers Effective Praise Preventive Teaching Corrective Teaching ‘Teaching Self-Control Putting It All Together BoysTownlowa Ira2WestBroaduay, suite 7, Cound Bus ASISOI | 7223027809 | ifopbeystonnorgEaster Worship April 1, 2018 Worship 7:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 9:00 a.m. Worship & Sunday School performs 10:00 a.m. Minden United Church of Christ sy Minden, lowa oyeBring a Friend to Sunday School any Sunday and join the * Welcome Friends Wall tk A picture of you and your friend will be taken and put on the Welcome Friends Wall. Additionally, your name will go into a drawing each time you bring a friend to Sunday School. The drawing will be held on the final day of Sunday School and the lucky winner will receive a special prize!UCC Sunday School Newsletter December wa file with practe, prac, practice and fal te Performance lth sias paar Fay and ands watched students ing, dacs and even lay drome: Tanks toll wo helped with the ‘rains and pevortanes and ta thos who donstdights sd preps _Ater two wee acto, students retuned to Sunéay choo on nay ih For tne ent Yaw ons student are asked o rng venta sunday host (us iyr,Peturer wl be tan of the ost student an the end 2p gtd ont kere Fanaa lated cram he ehh hot relenses wore ven to studentefor har orent/auardntosgn, One ‘tlsue per famlyferaquested [Seephot rlease orm), lease sendthe ‘eleaee o SundySehal with you cdo era to frosharanctyahoacorn Agro! the Sunday Sccelyear wl be Shown uring Church on Api 22h ara cronaee, Sunday heel Superntendont Proto: kas Broth Activity of the Month: Valentine Projects by Kris Brockhoff Grades 4-5 the sth cade student cued he subject of ave as St Valine’ ay uc approach Es she story of tent’ ay bagan wth» Crista ries named Valin. name 268, 5, tmpere Cats amanda tat nthe Sea war, no at shoul marys heray be Kept sider. 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