God is Still Speaking... Brookings United Church of Christ WWW.BROOKINGSUCC.ORG [email protected]605 697 2882 Rev. Wade Schemmel Pastor Email: [email protected]Office Phone: 605-697-2882 Cell Phone: 701-934-2051 As I look at it. . . “Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s jour- ney, you are wel- come here” Issue 2 February 2016 February 2016 828 8th Street South Brookings, SD 57006 Brookingsucc.org 605.697.2882 828 8th St. South Brookings, SD 57006 ISSUE 2 You will see in the front of our worship area a display we call the Path to Redemption. Thanks to the efforts of David Huebner an idea was literally set in stone. But before we talk about David’s artwork let us back up to the original question. As we begin the Lenten journey we are again asking some very probing questions about the death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. Did Jesus really have to go through that miserable death on the cross? Was he paying the price for my sins? What kind of God would expect such homage to be paid? Are we in the human sacrificing business? Before we go too far down that path may I humbly suggest that we are asking the wrong questions? Easter is not about balancing the books with a ty- rannical God. Easter is about you and me. The resurrection was not the final payment in God’s blood lust, but it did overcome some barriers that stand in the way of you and me finding our most complete life. There are obstacles that stand in the way to our finding our most complete version of our life. Some of the obstacles are a result of or living and others are part of our legacy or our circumstance. The resurrection is about being set free of the angers and the fears and the destructive decisions that plague us. It is about second chanc- es, it is about opening for each of us the path to eternity. The resurrection is about each of us becoming the most complete reflec- tion of God’s image that we could possibly be. It is about making possible the most meaningful journey with God in this life and in the life to come. The road to redemption is the road to wholeness. It is about finding the life that God is calling us to live. It is about holding onto the hope of the promise that God has for each of us. May this Lenten season be a time when with the help of God’s gracious love we face and overcome the barriers that hold us back and live evermore fully into God’s vision of who we could be- come. For this Lenten season calls us to hope mightily, to strive exceedingly and to love without ending. Namaste Wade
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If you have participated in the weekly Harvest Table, you know that it is more than a hot meal for those in need. They also distribute food stuffs and supplies for families to get through the week, such as soap, toothpaste, diapers and baby wipes to name a few. The number of people be-ing served each week has grown signifi-cantly over the last few years. In July 285 people were served a hot meal, gro-
cery items were distributed to 145 house-holds, 110 packages of diapers and baby wipes were handed out to families all at no cost to the families. The cupboards are BARE!! The Harvest Table is desperately in need of supplies. Non-perishable foods, (canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, beans, cereal, baby food, formula, fruits and juice, canned meat and other pantry staples), personal care items (soap, tooth-paste and brushes, shampoo, mouth-wash), baby supplies (diapers and baby wipes are especially needed), paper goods (paper towels, toilet paper). The needs run the gamut. If you need it for your house, the Harvest Table probably needs it as well. If you aren’t sure what is most need-ed, money is always “the right size and
color.” With your tax-deductible dona-tions, the Harvest Table staff can shop for what is needed the most.
Special dedication of food items~ During each month we collect food for three special ministries that distribute food to those in need. These include “Feeding Brookings” “The Food Pan-
try” and “The Harvest Table”. There are receptacles and carts to receive each of these offerings. That food will be dedicated each 3rd Sunday and will be
distributed shortly after that. Help us to have nice full bins to share and dedi-cate.
2 Kristi Prunty
Daniel Messerli
6 Wayne Ward
18 Stuart Apland
19 Julie Huebner
24 Marjorie Kessler
FEBRUARY
BIRTHDAYS
ANNIVERSARIES:
Ruth Harper &
Larry Rogers
26 Kate and
Craig Treiber
BUCC served Brookings Area Harvest Table
February 1st, 2016. The meal began at 5:30
pm. We had many volunteers and everything
went off without a hitch. We always have a
great experience serving our local Harvest
Table. Thank you to all who helped and gave
of themselves to volunteer for those in need.
LENTEN PROGRAM SERIES HARVEST TABLE:
BUCC members and
friends of the Brook-
ings community com-
ing together to enjoy 2
different kinds of
soups, assorted sand-
wiches, cookies, and
coffee during fellow-
ship.
Bud Johnson of the Native American Community, discussing the religion he grew
up with in relation to other religions in the area and the impact that has had on
shaping his understanding of himself and others on the same journey.
New Council Members: Christie Prussman , Jennifer Kemper
Peg Schemmel , Ruby Wilson , and Kristi Prunty remain on coun-
cil and are also assisting in new areas during this term. Not pic-
tured is Marisol Galvan-Murillo (new member).
Upcoming Events in February
Native American
Offering February 14, 2016
Bible Study will take place on
Wednesday mornings at 11:30– 1pm
February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th.
Please join us!
‘FAITHFUL CRAFTERS’
February 4th & 18th~2-4 pm
February 27th~10-11:30 am Yoga Class
Cancelled
The instructor has previous obligations and will not be available to continue run-ning the class so we will not be continu-ing with Yoga at BUCC. Thank you for your participation!
BUCC Council
Meeting
February 16th, 2016
5:30 pm Potluck
6:15 pm Meeting
“BUCC Night Out”
February 25th, 2016
@ 5:30 pm
We will be sharing the sacrament of Holy Communion on Sun-
day, February 14th, 2016. All are invited to come and share in
this very special time as we gather about the table that our Re-
deemer has set. “Helping Hands” Offering bowl will also be
located in the sanctuary. This fund helps out local folks in
need. Please Join us!
Brookings United Church of Christ
American Red Cross
Blood Drive
Friday, March 4th, 2016
10:00-4:00 pm
OGHS
Offering
March 6th,
2016
Service~10 am
Adult Study Group that has
been meeting at 9:00 on Sunday
mornings has begun a study of
K a t h l e e n N o r r i s ’ s b o o k
“Amazing Grace”. If any have
interest in joining the group you
are welcome to join us!
March 4th, 2016~World Day of Prayer: Church Women United will celebrate World Day of Prayer at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2030 3rd St. at 2:00 pm. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement led by Christian women who come together to observe a com-mon day of prayer and action each year. Join in the prayer service written by the women of the Bahamas, which draws us into a study of Jesus’ radical love as he washes the disciples’ feet. All church men and women are invited to this World Day of Prayer. An offering will be taken to support the Church Women United pro-grams.
“Birthday Brunch”
February 13th, 2016
11 am ~ Perkins All are invited who wish to enjoy food and fellowship to celebrate your birthdays. Please Join us!