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LYNETTE COLEMAN, EDITOR SHALOM CHARLES AURAND, I I I , PASTOR

People among us to remember…. ◊ Esther Castagne, Sheila Seifert & Kenneth Glantz at Cedarwood Villa. ◊ Ruby Hyvonen, Elaine Higgins-Homewood, Phyllis Karas at the Willows ◊ Marklyn Lynn at St. John’s Lutheran ◊ Jim Glenn in Minnesota

Please keep in your prayers…. ◊ Continuing prayers for those family members and other friends needing our prayers, including: Nathan Green, Joanne Pim, Nicholas Price, Darcy Cassidy, Sheila Seifert, Jim Glenn, Sharon Scott, Trip Hartman, Tom Westhaeffer, Dana Duwell, Colleen Stevenson, Roger Brekhus ◊ For those affected by natural disasters throughout the world.

DEACONS FOR OCTOBER Loretta Sironen (446-2058)

Don Kinney (446-1670) Greeters

October: 1 Jim & Diane Brown 8 Denis Elo & Audrey Clark 15 Wally & Shari Nordstrom 22 Carroll Family 29

November: 5 12 Don & Karen Kinney 19 Janis Williams & Teresa Hauge 26 Jean Walters & Norma Scheidecker (If you cannot greet when scheduled, please, trade or find a replacement.)

Coming

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sign up for your favorite job

& food to bring. Sign-up sheets are in the

Upper Room & advance tickets available

Everyone’s help is welcomed &

needed

RED LODGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Judith Gregory 10/1 Sue Kauffman 10/2 Debbie Carlson 10/3 Keira Rice 10/4 Nancy Krekeler 10/6 David Munson 10/7 Martha Sobral 10/7 Susan Watterson 10/7 Sue Roi 10/9 Penny Gail 10/12 Cassie Betz 10/14 Nick Beard 10/16 Elise Bratton Rothamel 10/16 Pam Hellerud 10/16 Esther Castagne 10/18 Julia Higgins 10/21 Tom Rieger 10/22 Nancy Hamilton 10/23 Charles Lindberg 10/23 Greta Christner 10/25 Maureen Booth 10/26 Ellie Elliott 10/27 Dan Gainer 10/29 JoAnn Pim 10/29 Lanny Hilderman 10/30 Bill Wilson 10/31

Jodie & Judy Christensen 10/2 Jim & Cara Kisthard 10/4 Pat & Edna Bomar 10/15 Mike & Beth Nordstrom 10/20 Tim & Katie Nordstrom 10/28 Jon & Gail Stradtman 10/29

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Harvest Supper and

Auction

Roberts United Methodist Church Turkey, Trimmings & Pie!!

Sunday, October 1 Noon to 4:00 pm Auction: 4:30 pm

Adults: $10.00 Children: $5.00

Pre-school & Under: Free

St. Agnes Parish Saturday, October 21 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Craft Table! Fish Pond!

Fundraiser...Calendars!

October 31, 2017

Church Council Minutes September 12, 2017

The Council meeting was called to order by Moderator, Debbie Awes. Pastor Chuck opened with a prayer.

In attendance: Debbie Awes, Pastor Chuck, Shirley Quinn, Dixie McCampbell, Debbie Tomicich, Jay West, Renee Gabrian.

Dixie moved 8-8-17 minutes be approved. Debbie Tomicich seconded the motion, and vote was taken to approve minutes as written. Financial Secretary: Debbie reported 5 pledges have come in for 2018 Treasurer: Our open collection budget is $7000 over budget, expenses are $182.00 over budget, and we are operating within budget by $5000.00.

Pastor: Adult Sunday school program on the Book of Amos started 9-10-17 with 7 attending class. Book study on forgiveness will begin 9-20-17. Children’s curriculum has arrived. Pastor Chuck has been selected from a group of Pastors under age 57 to attend an all expense paid conference in Florida called Credo. This conference is based on best practices for healthy pastorates which leads to healthy churches. Chuck will attend this retreat 10-24-17 to 10-30-17. He will be on vacation 10-31-17 to 11-6-17 as per Credo’s recommendation following this conference. Chuck will be on vacation 11-21-17 to 11-28-17 to attend their granddaughter’s baptism. There is a church conference business meeting this week at Camp Mimanagish which Chuck will be attending 9-14-17 and 9-15-17.

Moderator: Debbie reported Ken Awes has agreed to join the financial committee. Ministry chairs need to get their budget reports to Finance Committee by 10-15-17. Lynette will email this deadline to chair persons. The Vice Moderator position remains vacant.

Ministry: Diaconate has submitted a written report to be put on file Facilities Management: Painting, plastering, and light bulb replacements are being done by Jay and Skip Bratton. Winterizing plans include snow removal by Dave Peterson in front of church and back by Blade Runner. Jay will explore costs, availability of janitorial services, recruitment vs volunteers, and ordering of supplies. Christian Education: Debbie Awes reported Sunday School has started, no application for Christian Ed director has been received. Stewardship & Missions: A mountain scene has been made by Luanne and Dan Brown and a skit was presented at services 9-10-17. A hiker will climb the mountain as pledges are received. Bylaws: Chuck reported committee met this week and will meet every three weeks in the future. Background is finished, now answering quest.

Old Business: none

New Business: Chuck reports the grief group that was completed 6 months ago will meet 9-16-17 hosted by Pastor Chuck and Patty. A luncheon will be held 9-17-17 after church in honor of Sharon and Brian Roat. The next Council meeting is scheduled for 10-10-17 at 5:00 pm. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully, Renee Gabrian

On Sunday October 1st, we will observe World Communion Sunday. Also we will be receiving the Neighbors in Need Offering!

Journey to Generosity: The Way of Jesus, Matthew 35 - 10:23 Our 2018 stewardship theme. Please, with prayer and consideration, plan your giving to Red Lodge Community Church for the coming year.

Please join your church family for a special coffee hour in the church basement following worship on October 16th (consecration Sunday) to

celebrate the climb up the mountain. Thank you, Stewardship & Mission Ministry

It is that time of year again, Harvest Dinner time. This year the annual Harvest Dinner will be held on November 5th from 11:30 am until 5:00 pm. Turkey and ham with all the trimmings, pies, salads and rolls will satisfy your taste buds beyond belief. The cost will be $10.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 5-12 ages, and 4 and under eat free. There will be sign-up sheets in the Upper Room for all to sign up for your favorite duties to create this much anticipated community event. Don & Karen Kinney and Pam Schuessler are chairing the event and want to thank you so much for last year and thank you in advance for signing up and helping this year.

Grief Support Group will meet Saturday, October 14, 2017, 4:00 p.m. Handling the Holidays will be the focus.

18 Wed. 7:00 pm Book Study

21 Sat. 9:00 am Choir

22 Sunday 9:00 am Adult Sunday School

10:00 am Worship & Child SS

23 Monday 9:30 am Great Books





OctoberOctoberOctoberOctober

1 Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School


Noon—4 pm Roberts Harvest

Dinner & Auction


3 Tuesday 10:00 am Stewardship & Mission

4:30 pm Deacons

4 Wed. 7:00 pm Book Study

5 Thurs. 7:00 pm Facilities Management





10 Tuesday 5:00 pm Church Council

11 Wed. 1:00 pm Quilters

7:00 pm Book Study


4:00 pm Grief Support Group

Handling the Holidays



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4:00 pm 4-H

16 Monday 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast,

Messiah

9:30 am Great Books

OCTOBER 2017

SHALOM

RED LODGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

308 S. BROADWAY

P.O. BOX 786

RED LODGE, MT 59068-0786

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

HOW TO REACH RED LODGE COMMUNITY CHURCH Church Phone: (406) 446-1444 Church Address: 308 S. Broadway, Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am PO Box 786, Red Lodge, MT 59068-0786 Adult Sunday School: 9:00 am Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Pastor: Rev. Charles Aurand, III Phone: 426-4201 email: [email protected]

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