Author: Paul Ellis Jackson

Paul is the Associate Minister of University Congregational Church.

Announcements for Sunday, September 4, 2016

Sermon Title: Building on Shalom–Living the Promise

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are in Celebration for the life of Dr. Bill Park with all our Love Always.  Diane, Chloe, Caroline, Michael, Christine. 

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNER REGISTRATION is underway. You are invited to the Fall Fellowship Dinners at UCC. There will be one dinner scheduled between
mid-September & mid-October, and between mid-October & mid-November. The exact dates will be determined once registration is complete and the hosts are able to contact the participants.

The dinners are a wonderful way for UCC members and those who are guests of our church to get better acquainted. There will be a group of 6-10 who will meet in someone’s home for a potluck dinner and an evening of fellowship and fun.

If you are interested in being a part of the Fall Fellowship Dinners, please sign the sheet on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. If you are willing to host a dinner, we would appreciate your signing up to be a host. Please indicate the number of people you can accommodate in your home (including host/hosts) The deadline for
registration is next Sunday, September 4th.

THIS WEEK

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY is this Monday, September 5, office is closed.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall

NEXT WEEK

FALL CHOIR KICK-OFF/COVERED DISH DINNER is next Sunday,
September 11. There will be a covered dish dinner in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship service. Pulled pork sandwiches and drinks will be provided by Deacons. We ask that you bring a side dish. If your last name begins with A-O bring a vegetable or salad, P-Z please bring a dessert.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY is next Sunday, September 11, during 10:30 a.m. worship service. We will be introducing new members to the congregation. If you would like to become a member of UCC please contact Heidi in the church office at 316-634-0430.

RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE Sunday, September 11, 10 tickets for $10 and 25 for $20. Baskets donated for the raffle are on display in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are available through October 9. The drawing will be held at Cook’s Night Out on October 13. Tickets for Cooks Night Out are also available for $15 each. Winners need not be present to win. Proceeds to benefit the Women’s Guild projects.

CENTRAL KANSAS CONCERT OPERA will be performing its inaugural Gala
Concert on September 11 at 7:00 pm at Presser Hall in Lindsborg, KS. The concert will feature Wichita Young Artists, including several of our UCC college singers! Seating is general admission. Tickets are $15; students (with ID) are $5, and are available by calling (785) 227-3380 ext. 8235, or at http://www.messiahfestival.org/shop/

SPONSOR A STUDENT Music Program. Please consider becoming a student choir member sponsor. Sponsorship is $1,500 per student or $150 per month. You may also contribute what you can and partner with other families. The campaign will continue through September.30 Please indicate “Student Scholarship” on the memo line of your check.

DINE OUT HELP OUT is Tuesday, September 20, at 5:30 p.m. Join your friends at UCC for a Dutch treat dinner at Adrian’s Café, 2121 N Rock Road, #100, across from Bradley Fair. A portion of all proceeds goes to benefit the homeless ministries at Interfaith Ministries. Please RSVP to the church
office at 316-634-0430, so we can reserve the appropriate number of tables.

Announcements for Sunday, August 28, 2016

Sermon Title: Living in Shalom

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are from George and Maxine Morrison in celebration of their son Jeff’s birthday.

BAPTISIM of Millicent “Millie” Rose Toy, daughter of Chris and Katie Toy, granddaughter of Jean and Mac Knighton, all of Wichita, and Chuck and
Sarah Toy of Valley Falls, KS.

UCC 101 CLASS meets today, August 28, at 11:45, in the basement
conference room. If you are a visitor or a regular attender that would like to know more about UCC or perhaps thinking about membership, please join us for this informative session. A light lunch will be served.

THIS WEEK

YOU’RE INVITED Bob and Patsy Scott invite our U.C.C. friends to
celebrate with us our 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, September 3. Open House from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at our Theatre Barn at Prairie Pines.
No gifts, please.

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNER REGISTRATION is underway. You are invited to the Fall Fellowship Dinners at UCC. There will be one dinner scheduled between
mid-September & mid-October, and between mid-October & mid-November. The exact dates will be determined once registration is complete and the hosts are able to contact the participants.

The dinners are a wonderful way for UCC members and those who are guests of our church to get better acquainted. There will be a group of 6-10 who will meet in someone’s home for a potluck dinner and an evening of fellowship and fun.

If you are interested in being a part of the Fall Fellowship Dinners, please sign the sheet on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. If you are willing to host a dinner, we would appreciate your signing up to be a host. Please indicate the number of people you can accommodate in your home (including host/hosts) The deadline for
registration is next Sunday, September 4th.

NEXT WEEK

FALL CHOIR KICK-OFF is Sunday, September 11. There will be a
covered dish dinner in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship service. Pulled pork sandwiches and drinks will be provided by the Deacons. We ask that you bring a side dish. If your last name begins with A-O bring a
vegetable or salad, P-Z please bring a dessert.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY is Sunday, September 11, during 10:30 a.m.
worship service. We will be introducing new members to the congregation.

DINE OUT HELP OUT is Tuesday, September 20, at 5:30 p.m. Join your friends at UCC for a Dutch treat dinner at Adrian’s Café, 2121 N Rock Road, #100, across from Bradley Fair. A portion of all proceeds goes to benefit the homeless ministries at Interfaith Ministries. Please RSVP to the church
office at 316-634-0430, so we can reserve the appropriate number of tables.

ART OF FAITH GALLERY is featuring UCC artists for the Final Friday Art Show on Friday, September 30, from 5:30-8:30pm. The gallery is located at 829 N Market. Please contact the church office at 316-634-0430, if you would like to display your personal artwork for this show. Artwork can be any medium for instance: paintings, fabric, pottery, yarn, etc…

Announcements for Sunday, August 21, 2016

Sermon title: Ham of God

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Linda Burnside as a “wish of good tidings for all those returning to school.”

ALL BOARDS MEET immediately following the worship service at 11:45.
THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
THE DEACONS will meet in the area outside the downstairs kitchen.
THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETS on Monday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the office conf. rm.

LARKSFIELD TEA on Wednesday, August 24, at 10:00 a.m. in the Club Room. Anyone is welcome.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall

NEXT WEEK

UCC 101 CLASS meets next Sunday, August 28, at 11:45, in the
basement conference room. If you are a visitor or a regular attender that would like to know more about UCC or perhaps thinking about membership, please plan to attend this informative session. A light lunch will be served so please RSVP to the church office if you plan to attend.

YOU’RE INVITED Bob and Patsy Scott invite our U.C.C. friends to
celebrate with us our 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, September 3. Open House from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at our Theatre Barn at Prairie Pines.
No gifts, please.

PLEASE CONSIDER becoming a student choir member sponsor. The sponsorship is $1,500 per student or $150 per month. You may also contribute what you can and join in with other families The campaign will continue through September. Please indicate “Student Scholarship” on the memo line.

FALL CHOIR KICK-OFF is Sunday, September 11. There will be a covered dish dinner in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship service. Pulled pork sandwiches and drinks will be provided by the Deacons. We ask that you bring a side dish. If your last name begins with A-O bring a vegetable or salad, P-Z please bring a dessert.

DINE OUT HELP OUT is Tuesday, September 20, at 5:30 p.m. Join your friends at UCC for a Dutch treat dinner at Adrian’s Café, 2121 N Rock Road, #100, across from Bradley Fair. A portion of all proceeds goes to benefit the homeless ministries at Interfaith Ministries. Please RSVP to the church
office at 316-634-0430, so we can reserve the appropriate number of tables.

ART OF FAITH GALLERY is featuring UCC artists for the Final Friday Art Show on Friday, September 30, from 5:30-8:30pm. The gallery is located at 829 N Market. Please contact the church office at 316-634-0430, if you would like to display your personal artwork for this show. Artwork can be any medium for instance: paintings, fabric, pottery, yarn, etc…

USHERS NEEDED before and during worship service. If you are looking to serve your church, or are a new member, this is a great way to get to know your church family. Please sign-up on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall, or you may contact the church office at 634-0430.

Announcements for Sunday, August 14, 2016

Sermon Title: Movies and Stories–Love Actually

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are in celebration of Doug and Carla Walker’s 57th wedding anniversary, and their daughter Carrie’s 54th birthday.

BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT UCC and Dellrose UMC are partnering to collect and distribute school supplies. Today, Sunday, August 14, from 1:00-3:00 the backpacks will be handed out to the kids. You are welcome to volunteer at Dellrose UMC to hand out the backpacks. There are sign-up sheets on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

THIS WEEK

IFM HUMANITARIAN DINNER Thursday, August 18, at 6:00p.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 W. Waterman. Contact Interfaith Ministries office at
316-264-9303, to purchase tickets for the event.

MEN’S GROUP LUNCHEON is Thursday, August 18, at 11:30a.m. at the Lakeside Club, speaker Don Luellen. Recordings are now available in the church office for $2.00, call 634-0430, or signup on the PIC board.
Open to all.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY is open on Saturday, August 20, from 8:30-11:45 a.m., at 1611 N. Mosley. There won’t be a workday this month.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, August 21, at 11:45.

COUNCIL MEETS on Monday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the office conf. rm.

LARKSFIELD TEA on Tuesday, August 23, at 10:00 a.m. in the Club Room. Anyone is welcome.

UCC 101 CLASS meets on Sunday, August 28, at 11:45, in the basement conference room. If you are a visitor or a regular attender that would like to know more about UCC or perhaps thinking about membership, please plan to attend this informative session. A light lunch will be served so please RSVP to the church office if you plan to attend.

USHERS NEEDED before and during worship service. Did you know that many of our UCC ushers have been volunteering for over 20 years? If you are looking to serve your church, or are a new member, this is a great way to get to know your church family. Please sign-up on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall, or you may contact the church office at 634-0430.

MANY THANKS go out to John Carraway for the countless hours he spends here at UCC fixing and maintaining the church and grounds. Recently he has been working on the sump pump and men’s restroom urinal. He also spent four hours helping to clean out the former high school room to get it ready for the pool table installation.
A big thank you to Leigh Aaron-Leary and Michael Leary for donating the pool table. We hope to get some member pool tournaments started and some students interested in playing too.
Thanks also goes to Sharon Pedroja, Anna Mills, Anne McCoy, Connie Buckley, and Barbara McKee for their assistance helping Robin to make the banners for the Fall Kick-Off. They turned out beautifully. Look for them in the sanctuary on September 11.

Announcements for Sunday, August 7, 2016

Sermon Title: Ragman

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are in celebration of Jan Deering, our inspirational mother, by her family.

THIS WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meets Tuesday, August 9, at 10:00. Bring something you are working on or learn something new.

WOMEN’S POWER LUNCH Thursday, August 11, from 11:30-1:00, at the
Petroleum Club. Enjoy a delicious lunch, hear inspiring speakers and meet the 2016 Women Build homebuyer. Order tickets online at: www.wichitahabitat.org/lunch/. Robin will be hosting a table so please RSVP to the church office at 634-0430, so we can save room for our group.

BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT UCC and Dellrose UMC are partnering to collect and distribute school supplies. We are asking for donations of school supplies, backpacks, and textbook fees. See the PIC board in Fellowship Hall for lists of supplies needed, or you may write a check to UCC (put Back to School on memo line) and we will shop for you. Textbook rental fees are $22 for Kindergarten and $37 for grades 1-5. Any money left over will go to the textbook fees.

Thursday, August 11, at 5:30, the backpacks will be filled with supplies and Sunday, August 14, from 1:00-3:00 the backpacks will be handed out to the kids. You are welcome to volunteer on either or both of these dates at Dellrose UMC. If you would like to volunteer there are sign-up sheets on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. All school supplies, and checks need to be at UCC by this Sunday, August 7.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall

NEXT WEEK

IFM HUMANITARIAN DINNER Thursday, August 18, at 6:00p.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 W. Waterman. Contact Interfaith Ministries office at
316-264-9303, to purchase tickets for the event.

MEN’S GROUP LUNCHEON is Thursday, August 18, at 11:30a.m. at the Lakeside Club, speaker TBA. Recordings are now available in the church
office for $2.00, call 634-0430, or signup on the PIC board. Open to all.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY is open on Saturday, August 20, from 8:30-11:45 a.m., at 1611 N. Mosley. There won’t be a workday this month.

HELP WANTED to assist Robin in making banners for the Fall Choir Kick-Off. This will involve cutting felt and applying it to fabric. If you are
interested please call the church office at 634-0430, or come by the church on Wednesday, August 10, at 9:00a.m. See your beautiful work displayed in the UCC Sanctuary during the month of September.

USHERS NEEDED before and during worship service. Did you know that many of our UCC ushers have been volunteering for over 20 years? If you are looking to serve your church, or are a new member, this is a great way to get to know your church family. If you would like to volunteer to be an usher or volunteer on a trial basis there are some sign-up sheets on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall, or you may contact the church office at 634-0430.

Announcement for Sunday, July 31, 2016

Sermon Title: Movies and Stories–The Color Purple

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Larry and Sue Anderson in celebration of the many blessings they have
received.

THIS WEEK

FILLING THE GAP LUNCHES FOR KIDS August 1-19. Due to the
delayed start of school in Wichita, the gap where kids will not have access to school lunches will be 3 weeks this summer. Filling the Gap provides lunches & milk for students. If you would like to donate healthy snacks such as:
goldfish crackers, pudding cups, fruit cups or granola bars, bring them to the church by July 31. You may also send a check to UCC with Fill the Gap on the memo line and we will shop for snacks and fresh fruit. A volunteer list will be on the PIC board starting July 10, if you would like to volunteer to help distribute the lunches to kids. A drop box is set up in Fellowship Hall for your snack donations, and a separate box for checks.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meet this Thursday, August 4, at 2:00p.m.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall

NEXT WEEK

SCHOOL STARTS AUGUST 24! We are joining Dellrose United Methodist Church to help them collect and distribute school supplies for the 2016-2017 school year. We are asking for donations of school supplies, backpacks, and textbook fees. The lists of supplies needed for each grade are on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall and you can shop for those items or write a check to UCC (put Back to School on the memo line) and we will shop for you. Textbook rental fees are $22 for Kindergarten and $37 for grades 1-5. Any money left over from the backpacks and school supplies will go to the textbook fees.

Thursday, August 11, at 5:30, the backpacks will be filled with supplies and Sunday, August 14, from 1:00-3:00 the backpacks will be handed out to the kids. You are welcome to volunteer on either or both of these dates at Dellrose United Methodist Church located at 1502 N. Dellrose (1 blk west of Oliver). If you would like to volunteer there are sign-up sheets on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Let’s help the kids start out the school year with the items they need. All school supplies, and checks need to be at UCC by
Sunday, August 7. Our goal this year is 50 filled backpacks!

WOMEN’S POWER LUNCH Thursday, August 11, from 11:30-1:00, at the
Petroleum Club. Enjoy a delicious lunch, hear inspiring speakers and meet the 2016 Women Build homebuyer. Order tickets online at: www.wichitahabitat.org/lunch/. Please RSVP to the church office at
634-0430, so we can save room for our group.

IFM HUMANITARIAN DINNER Thursday, August 18, at 6:00p.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 W. Waterman. Contact Interfaith Ministries office at
316-264-9303, to purchase tickets for the event. 2016 recipients include Dr. John and Deborah Bardo, Drs. Sharon and Evies Cranford, His Helping Hands, Wichita Crime Commission, and Maira Salim.

Announcements for Sunday, July 24, 2016

Sermon Title: Lily

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Michael Leary and Leigh Aaron-Leary in celebration of their 41st wedding anniversary and how much the UCC community means in their lives. 

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, July 25, at 6:30, basement conference room.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall

NEXT WEEK

FILLING THE GAP LUNCHES FOR KIDS August 1-19. Due to the
delayed start of school in Wichita, the gap where kids will not have access to school lunches will be 3 weeks this summer. Filling the Gap provides lunches & milk for students. If you would like to donate healthy snacks such as:
goldfish crackers, pudding cups, fruit cups or granola bars, bring them to the church by July 31. You may also send a check to UCC with Fill the Gap on the memo line and we will shop for snacks and fresh fruit. A volunteer list will be on the PIC board starting July 10, if you would like to volunteer to help distribute the lunches to kids. A drop box is set up in Fellowship Hall for your snack donations, and a separate box for checks.

SCHOOL STARTS AUGUST 24! We are joining Dellrose United Methodist Church to help them collect and distribute school supplies for the 2016-2017 school year. We are asking for donations of school supplies, backpacks, and textbook fees. The lists of supplies needed for each grade are on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall and you can shop for those items or write a check to UCC (put Back to School on the memo line) and we will shop for you. Textbook rental fees are $22 for Kindergarten and $37 for grades 1-5. Any money left over from the backpacks and school supplies will go to the textbook fees.

Thursday, August 11, at 5:30, the backpacks will be filled with supplies and Sunday, August 14, from 1:00-3:00 the backpacks will be handed out to the kids. You are welcome to volunteer on either or both of these dates at Dellrose United Methodist Church located at 1502 N. Dellrose (1 blk west of Oliver). If you would like to volunteer there are sign-up sheets on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Let’s help the kids start out the school year with the items they need. All school supplies, and checks need to be at UCC by
Sunday, August 7. Our goal this year is 50 filled backpacks!

WOMEN’S POWER LUNCH Thursday, August 11, from 11:30-1:00, at the
Petroleum Club. Enjoy a delicious lunch, hear inspiring speakers and meet the 2016 Women Build homebuyer. Order tickets online at: www.wichitahabitat.org/lunch/. Please RSVP to the church office so we can save room for our group.

Announcements for Sunday, July 17, 2016

Sermon Title: The Spirit of Middle Earth–The Lord of the Rings

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Mary Anna Meshew for her daughters, in memory of Heather, in honor of Stephanie.

ALL BOARDS MEET immediately following the worship service at 11:45.
THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
THE DEACONS will meet in the area outside the downstairs kitchen.
THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
THE OUTREACH BOARD will meet in the office meeting room.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.

THIS WEEK

MEN’S LUNCH meet Thursday, July 21, at 10:30 at UCC to carpool to Matt Bretz’s Carriage Crossing in Yoder for lunch and then on to Matt Bretz’s house.

BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT Our goal this year is 50 backpacks with school supplies. UCC and Outreach board is once again partnering with Dellrose United Methodist church to collect and distribute school supplies and backpacks for the 2016-2017 school year. In addition to the school supplies, families also have to pay for textbook rental. The textbook fee for
Kindergarten is $22 and $37 for grades 1-5.

We are asking for donations of school supplies, backpacks, & textbook fees. You are welcome to shop for the supplies listed on the PIC board (available July 10) or send a check to the church and write “Back to School” on the memo line and we will purchase the items for you. The distribution date will be Sunday, August 14, at Dellrose UMC. All supplies & checks will need to be at UCC by Sunday, Aug. 7, in order for us to purchase the items and
deliver them to Dellrose UMC. The Outreach board will take part in the distribution of the Back to School supplies and will report back to you with how you helped these children. If any of you would like to volunteer at the time of distribution, please see Rod Phares or Cyndi Richter. You can make a real difference in a child as they head back to school with the items they need.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall

NEXT WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, July 25, at 6:30, basement conference room.

FILLING THE GAP LUNCHES FOR KIDS August 1-19. Due to the
delayed start of school in Wichita, the gap where kids will not have access to school lunches will be 3 weeks this summer. Filling the Gap provides lunches & milk for students. If you would like to donate healthy snacks such as:
goldfish crackers, pudding cups, fruit cups or granola bars, bring them to the church by July 31. You may also send a check to UCC with Fill the Gap on the memo line and we will shop for snacks and fresh fruit. A volunteer list will be on the PIC board starting July 10, if you would like to volunteer to help distribute the lunches to kids. A drop box is set up in Fellowship Hall for your snack donations, and a separate box for checks.

WOMEN’S POWER LUNCH Thursday, August 11, from 11:30-1:00, at the
Petroleum Club. Enjoy a delicious lunch, hear inspiring speakers and meet the 2016 Women Build homebuyer. Order tickets online at: www.wichitahabitat.org/lunch/. Please RSVP to the church office so we can save room for our group.

Announcements for Sunday, July 10, 2016

Sermon title: We Heard if from a Woman

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Grace and Tom Kneil in celebration of their wedding anniversary and the beauty of Kansas

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING at 11:30a.m. There are two agenda items that call for a vote.

Agenda Item #1: Approve the sale of the residence at 1050 N Pinecrest which was transferred to the church by Becky Tucker.

Agenda Item #2: Trudy Matthews has resigned her position as Moderator-Elect due to family obligations. Jane Phares has agreed to step into the
position and to serve as Moderator for 2017. The congregation is asked to approve this. Please plan to attend this important meeting immediately
following worship.

Agenda Item #3: Approve the recent bylaws revisions.

ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF WICHITA at UCC on Sunday, July 10, at 6:00p.m. There will be a presentation on Islam and an opportunity for questions.
Contact Robin or Paul if you have questions prior to this exciting event.

THIS WEEK

BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT Our goal this year is 50 backpacks with school supplies. UCC and Outreach board is again partnering with Dellrose United Methodist church to collect and distribute school supplies and backpacks for the 2016-2017 school year. In addition, to the school supplies, families also have to pay for textbook rental. The textbook fee for
Kindergarten is $22 and $37 for grades 1-5.

We are asking for donations of school supplies, backpacks, & textbook fees. You are welcome to shop for the supplies listed on the PIC board (available July 10) or send a check to the church and write Back to School on the memo line and we will purchase the items for you. The distribution date will be Sunday, August 14, at Dellrose UMC. All supplies & checks will need to be at UCC by Sunday, Aug. 7, in order for us to purchase the items and
deliver them to Dellrose UMC. The Outreach board will take part in the distribution of the Back to School supplies and will report back to you with how you helped these children. If any of you would like to volunteer at the time of distribution, please see Rod Phares or Cyndi Richter. You can make a real difference in a child as they head back to school with the items they need.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY is open Saturday, July 16, from 8:30-11:45. There will not be a workday on Thursday, July 14.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, July 17, at 11:45.

MEN’S LUNCH meet Thursday, July 21, at 10:00 at UCC to carpool to Matt Bretz’s Carriage Crossing in Yoder for lunch and then on to Matt Bretz’s house.

CHURCH NURSERY WORKER NEEDED to provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care for children while at church, ages newborn to 4 years. Paid position. Individual must be available Sunday mornings and for other special events as listed in the Job Description.

Announcements for Sunday, July 3, 2016

Sermon title: A Special Morning of Music and Readings Celebrating America!

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Jan Deering, in memory of her husband, Bert Deering’s, birthday on July 3.

THIS WEEK

OFFICES CLOSED Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall

NEXT WEEK

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING on Sunday, July 10, at 11:30a.m.
There are two agenda items that call for a vote.

Agenda Item #1: Approve the sale of the residence at 1050 N Pinecrest which was transferred to the church by Becky Tucker.

Agenda Item #2: Trudy Matthews has resigned her position as Moderator-Elect due to family obligations. Jane Phares has agreed to step into the
position and to serve as Moderator for 2017. The congregation is asked to approve this. Please plan to attend this important meeting immediately
following worship.

Agenda Item #3: Approve the recent bylaws revisions.