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Council, core, and committee news of Mt Zion UCC.
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Altar Guild
Deb Arvin, Chair
Brenda Beyer
Mary Jane Epley
Joan Masimore
Joann Snyder
Mary Jane Snyder
Barb Stebbins
Community Life Core
Lisa DeMers, Council Liaison
Joann Snyder
Nancy Kinard
Finance
John Kollasch, Council Liaison
Jim Shiffer
Barry Epley, Chair
Anne Henry
Carol Creager
Investment Advisory
Rick Hogentogler, Chair
Don Butcher
Al Fauth
Anne Henry
Memorials Committee
George Pfleiger, Chair
Ruth Ann Burke
Tillie Henry
Barb Minnich
Nancy Sleeger
Mission Core
Carol Hartman, Council Liaison
Kathy Ensminger
Leon Hartman
Doris Loucks
Les Loucks
Jim Shiffer
Becky Tossey
Nominating
Matt Grimes
Nursery Care Coordinator
Kathy Sweeney
Outreach Hospitality
Ken Dunbar, Council Liaison
Jack Herlocker
Guy Wenck
Pastor Parish Relations Team
Anne Henry
Rev. Ted Trout-Landen
Mary Jane Snyder
Personnel
Current Moderator
Current Vice Moderator
Previous Year’s Moderator
Property Committee
John Schriver, Chair
Red Arnold
Lee Brown
Palmer Burke
Jim Firestone
Bill Murphy
Spiritual Formation/Discipleship Core
Dave Bailey, Council Liaison
Steph Beyer
Michelle Kollasch
Stewardship of Resources Core
(Managing Core)
John Kollasch, Council Liaison
John Schriver
Barry Epley
Rick Hogentogler
George Pfleiger
Worship Core
Barb Stebbins, Council Liaison
Debbie Butcher
Barb Neff
Michael Maletz
David Firestone
Red Arnold
Youth Core
Madison Firestone, Council Liaison
Robin Schriver
Emily Schriver
Kris Bailey
Shaelynn Bailey
Matt Grimes
Tami Grimes
Jen Cooper
Evan Cooper
Cemetery Board
Sherry Dunbar, Pres. (3-2012 elected)
Jim Whorl, Treas. (3-2012 appointed)
Ken Dunbar (3-2011 appointed)
Byron Almoney (3-2011 elected)
Mary Jane Snyder (3-2012 elected)
Ridgerunners
Sharon Baines
Aid Society
Nancy Kinard
20/30
Jen Cooper
Robin Schriver
Woven Threads
Doris Loucks
Singles
Carol Creager
Representatives & Delegates
Penn Central
Moderator
Vice Moderator
Homewood Home
Tori Everhart
York Association
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A donor has purchased a pallet of water bottles with a Mt. Zion label. (The donor asked that we let everyone know that this contribution was done as second-mile giving; his weekly contribution to the current fund was not affected.) The donor’s intention is that this can be distributed at events where Mt. Zion members connect with community members. For example, the bottles were packed as part of the chicken BBQ dinners. If you or an organization to which you belong sponsors an event at which you could distribute water bottles, please let Deb Herlocker know and she can arrange to have Yowza deliver the proper number of cases to you. (Yowza is storing the water for free! You should notify Deb at least a week in advance to make the proper arrangements.)
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Gentlemen Only! Guys, are you wondering what to get those special ladies for Christmas this year? Wife, daughters, Mom, sister-in-law, office administrator? We know we’re tough to buy for, so here’s a little hint: We LOVE having time together doing something that makes us laugh. So here’s what you can give us: Tickets to the Funny Fashion Show on January 21. It’s an afternoon of fun and fellowship. The fashion show starts at 2:00 p.m. and concludes with scrumptious desserts. Tickets will be on sale before Christmas (and again in January in case you really want to avoid the Christmas rush!). Proceeds will be split equally between Current Expenses and the 4 Our Churches Capital Campaign.
In the mood for a big helping of Dirt Pudding?
Maybe a generous serving of Mud Pie?
What about a heaping slice of Grasshopper Pie?
Sound like the dessert tray from the Adam’s family?
How about the menu for our dessert bar at the first-ever Funny Fashion Show!
Just as our fashions trends will shock and humor you with the unexpected, so will our sweet fare afterwards.
But we need your culinary expertise and creativity!
Please help to provide strangely named desserts for our fun, family event.
The signup sheet is in the narthex called “Crazy Desserts.” You don’t need to share your odd dessert name at sign up; just be sure it’s labeled when you drop it off at the church on Friday, Jan. 20 or Sat. 21.
Start scouring your cookbooks or Google search weird dessert names.
Here’s one I found:
Sweet, Salty, Frito Candy Ingredients:
2 cups pretzels
1 cup Fritos
8 mini peanut butter cups
1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or however many you want)
Optional: Some peanuts for the top
Sweet, Salty, Frito Candy Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 13×9 inch pan with parchment paper or no-stick (Release) foil.
Place pretzels in food processor and pulse to break – don’t pulverize. Add Fritos to processor and break them up with pretzels. Dump into pan. Unwrap peanut butter cups and throw them in the mix. It should look similar to this, keeping in mind this is a half batch.
Place butter in a non-stick saucepan and melt over medium heat. When butter is melted, stir in brown sugar. Bring mixture to a full boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring once or twice. Pour over Frito mixture and bake for 8 minutes. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over hot candy. Return to oven for 1 minute to soften chips. Spread softened chocolate chips over bars.
Cool at room temperature until you feel the pan is cool enough to be transferred to your refrigerator, then transfer to refrigerator to set the chocolate. When chocolate is set, lift from pan and break the candy up as you would almond toffee. You can eat it cold or let it come back down to room temp. It doesn’t have to be refrigerated, really.
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The Road to Vitality (Round 3) groups meet as follows:
| Diane Strine & Elaine Bevivino |
Tuesday @ 1pm |
Deb Herlocker
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Tuesday @ 7pm |
| Kathy Sweeney |
Wednesday @ 7pm |
| Les Loucks |
Thursday @ 1pm |
| Clyde Snyder |
Thursday @ 7pm |
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Participants: Deb Herlocker, Debbie Butcher, Bonnie Dull, Ruth Ann Burke, Ellie Arnold, Red Arnold, Michael Maletz, Barb Neff, Pastor Neff, Pastor Sherry
1. Topics for discussion: a. Services for Christmas Eve (Sat.) and Christmas Day (Sunday) 2011. It was decided that we continue with the 3, 7 and 10 services. The 3 PM service has become the largest (201), 7 PM next largest(166) and 10 PM has declined to 54 (this includes worship leaders). We will have three services on Christmas Eve. It was suggested we include a children’s message at 3 PM because it has become a service that young families attend. Christmas morning we will have one service at 10:30 AM with a time of fellowship afterwards.
b. Continue Healing services at both services or alternate times. It was noted last year that some people are uncomfortable during these services, thus last year we offered it at one service and not at both. It was decided to continue to offer the Service of Healing quarterly at either the 8 AM or 10:30 AM service. It was suggested that at the May 6th service, we dismiss the congregation and invite those who want to participate in the Service of Healing remain.
c. Change of times for summer services. Discussion centered around the vision of developing a culture of invitation and how changing times creates confusion for guests(as well as members). It was decided that in 2011-2012 we will have constant times of 8 AM & 10:30 AM (with the one exception being Christmas Day). No change of time for summer. Additionally Easter Services will be at 8 AM & 10:30 AM on April 8, 2012 instead of the 7 AM service.
d. One service – 5th Sunday. It has been demonstrated over the past several years that our lowest attendance Sundays are the 5th Sunday, one service Sundays. Again, to try to eliminate confusion, in 2011-2012, we will offer 2 services at 8 & 10:30 AM every Sunday, including the 5th Sunday. It was suggested we incorporate a Christian praise group or vocalist in these services.
e. Role of acolytes. We discontinued the use of acolytes during the summer because many youth had asked not to be scheduled due to vacation plans and not being available. We discussed the role of bringing in the light of Christ and carrying it out into the world as something people of all ages can and should do. It was noted that the robes are not something most young people enjoy wearing. The group agreed it was good to continue their involvement in this way from Sept. through May and to look into different robes.
f. Worship at a time other than Sunday. Conversation about offering worship at other times during the week to attract a specific audience and to identify what population we are not serving by Sunday services. No specific plans at this time. Identified as a goal to formulate a plan in 2012.
2. Budget Request for 2012
Worship Supplies — $400
Substitute Organist/Accompanist — $1000
Choir Recognition — $100
Supply/Guest Preacher — $300
Choral Music — $1000
Music Licenses — $500
3. Worship Core Team 2011-2012: Red Arnold, Debbie Butcher, Bonnie Dull (Council Liaison), Michael Maletz and Barb Neff
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When Mt. Zion member, Lois Kindig died in May of 2009, she named Mt. Zion UCC and three other non-profit agencies (Fourth United Methodist, York County Area Agency on Aging, and York Rescue Mission) as the recipients of the residual amount from her estate. The residual amount being the amount remaining after designated beneficiaries received their portion of the estate. The will further stipulated that the residual amount be placed in a trust fund with the four agencies receiving equal shares of the interest earned from the trust fund for use in their various ministries. The establishment of this trust was intended to ensure the money would have a long lasting impact on the organization and not be used for current operations. Following the disbursement to beneficiaries, the four non-profits petitioned the court to divest the trust. In order to do this each non-profit, named above, had to provide the court with a plan to establish a trust fund in which to maintain the designated contribution. Thanks to the foresight of Mt. Zion’s Investment Advisory Committee and the establishment of the Mt. Zion Endowment Fund with the York County Community Foundation, we had the framework already in place. Finally, at the end of June, 2011, the petition was approved by the Pa. Attorney General’s office and the local court resulting in each of the four agencies receiving $175,000.00 to be held in a trust fund as outlined by Mrs. Kindig’s desire in her will. It is with much gratitude and appreciation, Mt. Zion has now received the designated contribution of $175,000.00 to the Mt. Zion Endowment Fund from the Lois E. Kindig Estate. If you have any questions about including the Endowment Fund in your estate or are interested in making a contribution, please contact a member of the Mt. Zion Investment Advisory Committee for more information.
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Save the Date – October 1. We’re in the process of scheduling another chicken BBQ to raise money toward our $20,000 annual goal for the 4 Our Churches Capital Campaign. We’ll need people to serve on the prayer team, advertising team, sales team, procurement team, prep team, chicken-turning team…well…let’s just say there’ll be ways for everyone to participate! Ten percent (10%) of the profit on this event will be tithed to Council for use toward the budget.
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Pastor Danielle and the 2030 Clergy Network of the UCC decided to take a flash mob to a different level with a Flash Eucharist at the General Synod in Florida! You can see Pastor Danielle as one of the celebrants, and a quick look at Doris Loucks.
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All are invited to a Road to Vitality Progressive Dinner!
Calling all of Mt. Zion—you are ALL welcome to attend a progressive dinner hosted by the Road to Vitality Team (R2V and R2V2). Come, experience the culinary delights of the teams, as well as hear more about their experience reading Unbinding the Gospel and hear about how you might be a part of the next round and the future of Mt. Zion. Here are the details…
Who: EVERYONE!
What: A progressive dinner hosted by the Road to Vitality teams.
Each course will be designed and served by a team.
Simply come and enjoy and hear more about the Road to Vitality.
When: Saturday, July 23rd, 4:30 to 8:30.
Where: Mt. Zion Fellowship Hall
R.S.V.P.: if you want to come, simply sign up on the sheet in the side narthex.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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- The Congregational Meeting will be held June 5th at 8:45 AM. Topics will include
- the roof replacement,
- youth delegates to Council,
- and the online church directory.
- We approved the transfer of funds from Morgan Stanley in the amount of $3000 to disaster relief funds to go to UCC Tornado and Flood Assistance
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Pastor Danielle will be traveling to Tampa, FL, June 30-July 6th to attend the United Church of Christ’s General Synod (our annual meeting as a denomination). In addition to attending the meetings and events of Synod, Danielle will be participating in continuing education and workshops with the Target 2030 Initiative that she is a part of for young clergy. Please hold her and all the attendees of Synod in your prayers during that time!
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Last month marked the one year anniversary of Mt. Zion’s participation in Penn Central Conference’s Road to Vitality program. The fifty-plus members participating in R2V2 completed their small groups study of Unbinding the Gospel in May. Many, many thanks to all who participated in this second round and for their faithful participation!
The R2V2 Teams have compiled quite a list of ideas to develop a culture of invitation. Saturday, June 4th the entire R2V2 team will meet at 9 am in the fellowship hall to group and prioritize these “parking lot” ideas and to launch our 40 Days of Prayer. During the summer months, the 40 Days of Prayer will allow the R2V2 team to strengthen their relationship with God and one another. It will also provide a spiritual basis to nurture the new ideas that have sprung forth. We look forward to this process to help provide the framework for our planning as we move into the fall.
R2V2 Team Members
Dave Firestone
Katie Miles
Carol Hartman
Jack Herlocker
Ed Baines
Danika Dallam
Ken Dunbar
Scott Cooper
Carol Groff
Vanessa Wetzel
Matt Grimes
Jim Shiffer
Nancy Kinard
Wayne Douce
Elaine Bevivino
Doris Loucks
Ruth Ann Burke
Jesse Smith
Sharon Baines
Diane Strine
Kathy Sweeney
Alan Neff
Barb Stebbins
John Schriver
Drew Dallam
Joann Snyder
Tiff Edleblute
Nance Huber
Leon Hartman
Tori Everhart
John Kollasch
Red Arnold
Nancy Sleeger
Tom Bair
Sherry Dunbar
Palmer Burke
Guy Wenck
Les Loucks
Steph Beyer
Holly Bievenour
Bonnie Dull
Brent Ames
Lisa DeMers
Robin Schriver
Jen Cooper
Clyde Snyder
Deb Herlocker
Glenda Abrams
Jackie Blum
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The egg hunt in April was an incredible outreach event as we welcomed people from the larger community. It was estimated that we had over 70 children plus their families. Everyone is appreciating the Welcoming Team on Sunday’s with a greeter at the main door. Our R2V2 (the second round of R2V) groups have now met four times. They are building community, as they meet in one another’s homes and at local restaurants and a lot of ideas are bubbling up to create a “culture of invitation.” The original team attended a seminar the end of April and continues to meet regularly to “check the pulse” of the overall process and to formulate plans for the next step. At our annual meeting in February, we estimated that our members have invested over 800 hours in the R2V initiative thus far. In the coming month, our small groups will conclude their discussion of Unbinding the Gospel . The next step is to embark upon the 40 Days of Prayer. The entire R2V2 group will meet Saturday morning, June 4th to launch the 40 Days, to review the ideas that have emerged from these groups. Many have commented about a feeling a new spirit. May the Spirit of God continue to breathe new creative energies, new life, new hope and new possibilities as we strengthen our relationship with God and with one another.
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- Spring Clean up is Saturday, May 7 at 8:00 am.
- We have received positive feedback with regard to the attendance and giving listed in the bulletin.
- We are getting estimates for the roof repair. We are hoping to hear back in May.
- Thank-you to Jackie for serving as Children’s Choir director.
- Council is looking to have youth representatives according to by-laws.
- Council is looking to address our financial situation; look for a special mailing.
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