Gower Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Pass It On Monthly Newsletter

Gower Christian Church 203 S. 3rd Street

P O Box 139

Gower MO 64454

Web site: www.gowerchristianchurch.org

Missy Wilmes Church Secretary

Office Hours: 8:30-3:00 Mon-Fri Office: 816-424-3525

E-mail: gowerchristianchurch@yahoo.com

Regional Transitional Minister: Dr. Rev. Larry Colvin

NW Area Web Site: www.mid-americadisciples.org

Sunday School 9:30 Worship Service 10:30

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Pulpit Committee

Thank you to everyone who took the

time to fill out our survey. We were

able to get all the info we needed from

it to complete our congregational pro-

file and it is ready to go!

We are still needing some pulpit fill volunteers while we

go through the next phase of the minister search. If you

would be willing to give a 10-15 minute message sometime

this summer or fall, please contact Jan Schwarz.

We would like to offer a baptism

class for the fall. If you, or your child is interested in learning about baptism or interested in be-ing baptized, contact Jan Schwarz or Missy to begin picking out a mentor and setting up a class schedule.

*Update* we have had another camper

sign up since the camp page of the News-letter was printed. Caroline Houghton will also be attending the 123 Go! Camp July 16-18. Please add her to your mailing list!!

Early August

Birthdays

JULY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

6 Brett & Karen Carpenter (1984) Bob & Mary Stephenson (1963) 12 Ray & Jan Schwarz (1980) Andy & Stephanie Phipps (1986) Carl & Kristin Meyer (1997) 15 Paul & Laura Evans (2006) 22 Daryl & Pat Walkup (1967) 22 Rick & Lisa Simanowitz (2006) 25 Matt & Jen Murawski (1998) 25 Marlon & Teresa Mier (2009)

1 Joyce Ridge

2 Holly Watson

4 Erma Brinton

7 Noni Lorenson

Janice Ford

10 Gary Rudloff

Tabatha Craft

17 Tyler Tommey

Maya Watkins

18 Caitlin Current

Darlene Saale

2nd Trevor Wood Lindsey Holcumbrink 4th Maddy Walkup

20 Amanda Benz

22 Michele Barnett

22 Theresa Tommey

23 Dean Walkup

Grant Schumacher

Cooper Shilling

25 Stacy Mumford

26 Sondra Brinton

28 Bill Spalding

29 John Smith

Serving Schedule for July 2016

Greeters: Jane Clark Communion Prep: Carrie Watson July 3rd 1st Elder will do Communion Prayer, 2nd Offertory Prayer Elders Ray Schwarz, Bob Elliott Deacons Adam Lewis, Marlon Mier, Phillip Schwarz, Andy Zurow Nursery SS Katie Anderson Nursery Ch Mary & Maya Watkins Worship Leader Miles Mitchell Children’s Sermon Laura Evans CWW Kristin Meyer, Heather Doss, Jackson Meyer July 10th 1st Elder will do Communion Prayer, 2nd Offertory Prayer Elders Jim Hartley, Deacons Shannon Mumford, Doug Fortner, Zack Craft, Andy Phipps

Nursery SS Jennifer Spalding Nursery Ch Maddy & Meleah Walkup Worship Leader Hazel Meade Children’s Sermon Maya Watkins CWW Jean Biondo, Katie Anderson, Alexis Livingston July 17th 1st Elder will do Communion Prayer, 2nd Offertory Prayer Elders Jean Biondo, Marlys Snyder Servers Alexis Livingston, Maddy Walkup, Carrie Watson, Valeri

Mumford Nursery SS Marva Murawski Nursery Ch Bob Elliott & Morgan Spencer Worship Leader Keith Bodenhausen Children’s Sermon Jim Hartley CWW Becky Schilling, Joan Mitchell, Laura Evans July 24th 1st Elder will do Communion Prayer, 2nd Offertory Prayer Elders Pat Farris, Andy Adam Deaconesses Mary Watkins, Jade Lewis, Debby White, Tabatha Craft Nursery SS Sarah Hartley Nursery Ch Phillip & Kathryn Schwarz Worship Leader Wanda Stubbs Children’s Sermon Mary Watkins CWW No CWW, summer vacation Conv. Center Service Dean’s List & 2nd-5th Grade July 31st 1st Elder will do Communion Prayer, 2nd Offertory Prayer Elders Lisa Simanowitz, Vance Bodenhausen Deaconesses Andrea Walkup, Carrie Watson, Phillip Giffin, Brad Bland

Nursery SS Korie Bland Nursery Ch Heather & Jeannette Doss Worship Leader Jean Biondo

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shannon Mumford with twelve

members and one guest present. The devotional was offered by Bradley Anderson.

Andy Phipps moved the minutes of the May meeting be approved as presented.

Second by Jane Giffin, minutes approved.

The May Financial Report was reviewed. Andy Phipps moved we move the funds

from account 901, along with this month’s contributions to that account and pay off

the AFC loan. Second by Jennifer Spalding, motion passed.

Jane Giffin moved the financial report by approved. Second by Valeri Mumford,

report approved.

Worship: Jan Schwarz reported the pulpit is filled through September. Emily

Myers and Zack Craft have both agreed to offer the message once a month. The

other Sundays will be filled by either members of the congregation or congregation

events. She reported it costs about $150, including mileage, for someone outside

the congregation to fill the pulpit. Baptism classes will be held on an as-needed

basis. The participant will choose a mentor and then be provided the appropriate

materials.

Sunday School Superintendent: Valeri Mumford reported they will be decorat-

ing for VBS at 6pm on July 20th. Volunteers are still needed, especially for the sec-

ond grade and Nursery classes. Promotion Sunday will be August 21st at 9am.

Missions: Jane Giffin reported over $10,000 was raised for Backpack Buddies. Jan

Schwarz presented a check for $200 from the Clinton County Historical Society

from rental of the church’s kitchen supplies.

Membership: Betsy White reported over $800.00 was raised at the ice cream so-

cial and donated to Kirby Smith. Plans are being made for the all church float trip

to Bennett Spring. Bob Elliott is in charge.

Antioch Fellowship Center: The plan is to clean the floor of the gym and track

soon. Following discussion, Jennifer Spalding moved we prohibit soccer in the

AFC. Second by Andy Zurow, motion passed.

Pastor Search: Jan Schwarz introduced the draft of the church’s vision, mission

and goals. She reported on the Appreciative Inquiry meeting and reviewed the pro-

file. Angie Spencer is the new member of the committee and they are now meeting

on Sundays after church.

Old Business:

Guttering: Ken’s Custom Guttering submitted a bid to raise the gutters, re-

move the old gutter guards and replace them over the entrance to the office.

Andy Phipps moved we accept the bid and ask him to also look at the area

at the corner of the education wing where we have a problem with ice on

the sidewalk. Second by Jennifer Spalding, motion passed.

New Business:

Mary Watkins approached the board about the possibility of the church pur-

chasing a wall mounted TV/DVD player for use in the upstairs carpeted

area of the AFC. She will determine the cost and report back.

Jan Schwarz moved we compensate any member of the congregation who fills

the pulpit on a monthly basis $100.00 for every time they fill the pulpit.

Splinters from the Board….June 15, 2016

We may not be able to do a lot for others, but one of the things we can for sure do is to remember them in our prayers. Take a moment during your prayer time and pray for each one of these listed below.

Maria Faulkner

Addy Humbard

Bill Gilliland

Diana Crawford

Donna Payne

Barb Wright

Roger Jackson

Welcome to the following visitors who wor-

shipped with us since the last newsletter was

printed. We are so glad you came!!

Phil & Luann Wymore, Anna Hennigan; Isabella

Miner; Jacin Veraguth; McKenna & Brooklyn

Meade; Jim & Dixie Buxton; Olivia Fortney; Dar Watkins; Laynie David-

son; Jeff Kaiser; Pam Craft; Chelsea Moss; Grayson Noll; Luke McNeely;

Heather Vansickle; Sandy Jones; Rosalie Houghton; Laura Smith; Morgan

& Mason Partridge; Angela & Loren Watson; Rev. Paul Channels; Bill,

Amy, and Sadie Terry; Jan & Jackie Pottier; Marsha & Emily Meyers

Gower Convalescent Center Worship

Service

Sunday, July 24th

Dean’s List & 2nd-5th

Mike Blanchard

Margaret Roady

Staci Gray

Janis Curran

Myrna Colhour

Jim Toothman

Ava Samani

Evelyn Spiers

Bill Sugar

Eileen Bowers

Kirby Smith

Have you seen me?? 2 matching tall and narrow vases with scal-

loped tops have gone missing. Last seen May 1st holding orange

poppies during worship service and graduation dinner. If you have

seen these vases or might know what happened to them, please con-

tact Missy or Doug Fortner.

Financial Stewardship of the Gower Christian Church

2016 Budget……………………………………………………………..…….$164,203.00

Needed monthly to meet 2016 budget……………………..…………..$13,685.58

Needed weekly to meet 2016 budget………………………..……………$3,157.75

May Contributions……………………………………….………………….......$11,179.20

May Expenditures……………………………………………………………........$7,180.08

Bank Loan as of May 31, 2016.……………………………………………$10,875.29

Stewardship Thought

We have the opportunity to give thanks through our offering of our-selves and our possessions to the work God calls us to do. We can-not repay God for our lives, our minds, the beauty of earth and sky,

the abundance of resources that we enjoy. But we can respond with acts of gratitude and kindness, with generosity and thanksgiving.

The ladies in the church are invited to attend a bridal shower for Emily Smith in celebration

of her upcoming marriage to Tyler Kerns. The shower is to be held on July 17th at 2:00 pm in the church basement. The couple is

registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and Dillard's.

An extra special thank you goes out to the

weed pulling crew. Thank you for volunteer-

ing your time during the hottest days so far

this summer to help keep our property looking beautiful. You do

great work!!

Church Camp

Junior 1 Camp (July 11th-15th) Adrian Allen Maya Watkins Nathan Schilling Isaiah Watkins

123 Go! Camp (July 16th-18th) Cody Bland Wyatt Bland Layla Watkins Audrey Evans

Church Camp Letters—If you have a moment, send a letter to the kids in the church going to camp. Let-ters should be mailed before the camp starts to be sure they receive their mail.

Name of Camper

Name of Camp

Crowder State Park

Promotion Sunday

The Sunday School classes will be hosting promotion Sun-day August 21st during the scheduled Sunday School time. This year, there will also be recognition during the worship service as well. Keep a lookout for more information.

FYI \ Don’t forget the church—As you leave to go on vacation this summer, please do not take a vacation from giving to the church.

6 month serving schedule—Copies of the serving schedule (July—December) are available on the ta-ble in the entryway of the church. Please pick up a copy for your family and make note of when you serve. If you are unable to serve when scheduled,

please find a replacement and let the office know.

Church Office—will be closed on July 4th in

observance of America’s day of Independence.

VBS 2016: July 24th-28th

Dinner 5:30 Bible School 6:00

We STILL need help with VBS! Looking for: Registration attendant Nursery attendant 2nd grade leader Bible Quest helpers Imagination Station helpers

A list of food item donations needed will soon be posted in the narthex. Please keep an eye out for these items!

July 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Patriotic Sunday—wear red, white & blue

4 Independence Day AFC & Church office closed No meals delivered

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9 Saturday Stitchers

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Bridal Shower for Emily Smith 2:00 pm

18 19 20

VBS Set-up 6:00 pm Ex Board Meeting 7:00

Jane G. devotion

21 22 Deadline for Newsletter

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HS & MS classes Convalescent Center Service

25 26 27 Newsletter mailed out

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VBS Sunday

VBS: Cave Quest Dinner—5:30 VBS—6:00-8:30

123 Go! Camp - Cody & Wyatt Bland, Audrey

Junior 1 Camp - Adrian Allen, Nathan Schilling, and Isaiah & Maya Watkins

July 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Patriotic Sunday—wear red, white & blue

4 Independence Day AFC & Church office closed No meals delivered

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9 Saturday Stitchers

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11 12 13

14 15 16

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Bridal Shower for Emily Smith 2:00 pm

18 19 20

VBS Set-up 6:00 pm Ex Board Meeting 7:00

Jane G. devotion

21 22 Deadline for Newsletter

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HS & MS classes Convalescent Center Service

25 26 27 Newsletter mailed out

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VBS Sunday

VBS: Cave Quest Dinner—5:30 VBS—6:00-8:30

123 Go! Camp Junior 1 Camp - Adrian Allen, Nathan Schilling, and Isaiah & Maya Watkins

Here’s to the Red of it— There’s not a thread of it,

No, nor a shred of it

In all the spread of it From foot to head

But heroes bled for it, Faced steel and lead for it,

Precious blood shed for it, Bathing it Red!

Here’s to the White of it— Thrilled by the sight of it,

Who knows the right of it But feels the might of it

Through day and night? Womanhood’s care for it Made manhood dare for it;

Purity’s pray’r for it Keeps it so White!

Here’s

to the Blue of it-- Beauteous view of it,

Heavenly hue of it,

Constant and true; Diadems gleam for it,

States stand supreme for it Liberty’s beam for it Brightens the Blue!

Here’s to the Whole of it—

Stars, stripes and pole of it, Body and soul of it, O, and the roll of it,

Sun Shining through; Hearts in accord for it

Swear by the sword for it, Thanking the Lord for it, Red, White and Blue!