Millersburg
Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
“In the heart of the community,
with the community at heart”
Serving Christ since 1858
_____________________www.millersburgchristianchurch.org________________
January 2008 Rev. Barbara K.
Gulick, Pastor
Reflections
From
Rev. Barbara K. Gulick
Interim Minister
So here we stand hovering on the brink of another new
year. The hopes and fears of all our years focus on the coming of 2008. We pause as people of faith, as individuals
and as church, to contemplate what the coming year may hold for us. Considering the challenge that the last month
of the old year has been, it gives us pause, indeed.
Speaking personally, despite an unexpected trip to the ER
and subsequent hospital stay, I found the blessings to far outweigh the
concerns. I am particularly appreciative
of the outpouring of care and prayers from you here at MCC. I truly believe that you set me on the road
to a speedy recovery with your compassion, grace and patience.
And oh my, the weather has challenged us already, even
before the start of winter. But by postponing rather than canceling services on
December 16th, Millersburg CC proved to be unique in the region, refusing to
allow weather to prevent us from gathering to worship. Our last minute, 4:00 worship was a beautiful
testament to the flexibility and resourcefulness of this congregation and to
the working of the Holy Spirit in our midst.
Each of you, who were able to be here that afternoon, experienced the
power and presence of the spirit as we joyfully prepared for the coming of the
Lord into our lives and into the life of our congregation.
None of us can know what the new year will bring. No doubt, like most years, it will bring a
mixture of new concerns and joyous new blessings. But I would like to offer a prediction for my
new church family at MCC. 2008 will be a
year of revitalization, revival, and renewal.
The outpouring of love and joy I have already experienced in your midst
is ample evidence of God at work. God
has great plans for us this year as we anticipate our next 150 years of love
and care to one another and to the world.
May God richly bless each and every one of you in the
coming year,
Barbara
Rev. Gulick’s office hours: Wednesdays from 3:00-7:00
And other times by appointment
Please notify Rev. Gulick of any
pastoral concerns, especially hospitalizations, etc. as soon as you hear of
them. Don’t assume that someone else has
called. Home phone: 573-556-8280; cell:
573-353-9210; e-mail: bgulick@embarqmail.com
Please note: Sunday School continues to meet regularly at
9:15 each week.
Epiphany Dinner, January 6, 2008
Come celebrate Epiphany at a fellowship dinner after worship
on Sunday, January 6, 2008. Please bring
a vegetable, salad, or dessert to share.
Meat will be provided. (We froze
the meat from the cancelled Dec. 15 dinner.)
Good food, good fellowship, a good way to start the new year!
Annual Reports Due
All committee chairs and constituency group leaders need to
have their annual reports submitted to Luella Randolph by Sunday, January 6. These reports summarize the work of the
committees over the past year. The
information helps future committee’s better plan future work. Also, the report becomes an important
historical account of the way our congregation has served the Kingdom of God.
J.O.Y. Choir Resumes on Wednesdays in 2008
Practices for the JOY Choir (Middle School to Adults) will
resume 6:30 PM on Wednesday, January 9.
If you like to sing, join the fun!
December Attendance:
Dec., 12/2---29
Dec., 12/9—cancelled
Dec., 12/16-18
Dec., 12/23-
President’s Ponderings
Yes, I agreed to serve as President of the Board for
2008. It’s not official yet, as the
Board hasn’t confirmed my nomination yet, but I’m grabbing the “President’s
Ponderings” column anyway. I enjoy
working with the dedicated and loving people that make up Millersburg Christian
Church, and I consider it an honor to serve as president. I ask that you consider what you can do to
help our congregation continue serving Christ in this place, at this time.
Grab the opportunity to make a difference in the work of the
church. Let’s get our new board up and
running, staff our committee chair positions, and fill up our committees! Everyone should serve on at least one
functional committee of the church – Christian Education, Membership and
Evangelism, Missions and Outreach, Property, Stewardship and Finance, and
Worship. Participating in one of these
committees is the best way to have input into the work and ministries of the
congregation.
Thanks,
Lord, for the opportunity to serve, Barbara Moran
HVAC FUND-$12,347.63
Board Meeting
The first meeting of the “new” Board will be Tuesday
evening, January 8 at 7:00 PM. Board
Members, please try to be present. Mark
your calendars for other meetings which are the 2nd Tuesday of
March, May, July, September, November, and caucus in December. Cabinet meets with the minister on the
alternate months.
At our annual meeting in November, the congregation approved
the following 2008 Board of Directors for Millersburg
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ):
Elders 2008:
Lynn Reynolds
Brenda Rose
Elders 2009:
Lois Long
Ken Bright
Diaconate 2008:
Carolyn Bethell
Kristen Bright
Terri Collins
Vicki Fritz
J.H. Long
Barbara Moran
Diaconate 2009:
Rita Adams
Beth Haas
Tom Haas
Elaine Long
Jeff Moran
Ralph Rowlett
Diaconate 2010:
Patty Eggleston
*There are ten
vacancies remaining
for 2010
The Elders meet monthly at 6:15 pm prior to Board or
Cabinet Meetings
From the
Nominating Committee for Board Officers:
Barbara Moran agreed to serve another year as President, and
Elaine Long agreed to serve another year as Board secretary. The vice-President
and Treasurer positions remain to be filled.
From the Pastoral Search Committee:
This committee continues to work searching for and calling a
permanent pastor. In addition to the excellent sermons and other work Reverend
Barbara Gulick is doing for us, we hope that she will be able to guide us
successfully through that process.
From the Sesquicentennial Committee:
We hope to have a book/DVD of Millersburg Christian Church
history available by May. Keep looking forward to the celebration the weekend
of August 22, 2008.
Christian Women’s Fellowship will
meet Thursday, January 10th, at the home of Maurine Long. All women of the church are invited. Please bring a salad to share.
4527 State Road J
Fulton,
MO 65251
Address Services Requested
A Minute for Missions:
Thank you to everyone who
participated
in the SERVE Adopt-A-Family
program
this year. We surely gave a family with
five young children a
brighter, happier
holiday season.
Elaine Long,
Chair
DIACONATE FOR JANUARY:
ELDERS: Brenda
Rose, Ken Bright
USHER: Lisa
Bright
COMM. PREP: Kristen
Bright
BREAD: 12/6-Carol Cox
12/13-L. Randolph
Lectionary Scriptures for January:
Jan. 6, 2008, Epiphany of the Lord:
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Jan. 13, 2008, First Sun. after Epiphany:
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
Jan. 20, 2008, Second Sun. after Epiphany:
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9;
John 1:29-42
Jan. 27, 2008, Third Sun. after Epiphany: Isaiah
9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23
