THE WRIGHT UPS

September 2014 edition

JUNE 2015 ISSUE Greetings dear loved ones!

I write to you with many blessings and prayers. The release of this article will be

approximately one week prior to our one-year anniversary together. Yippeee! Yes, it has been

a year. And yes quite a joyous year!

Looking back I must celebrate the authentic love I have found in this community.

Everywhere I turn there is a warm greeting, a smile, and an eagerness to share life. The

welcome I have received and witnessed and shared with others is the Spirit of God moving.

We have done a lot together over the past year. We rooted against our pastor so he

would shave that hairy animal off his face. I guess that's what I get for wrecking the now

church treasurer into a go-kart wall. We had a summer fiesta, blessing of the animals, and

multiple pancake feasts. We have celebrated both as a community and one-on-one. Many of

you have generously and graciously opened your homes to me. If we have not shared this yet,

I hope and pray it will happen soon. There was even been a hockey game celebration.

The same Spirit that helps us to share joy has led us to grow together. We have worked

hard to live out God’s calling on our church. We discussed tough issues such as Justice, Peace,

and the Isreali-Palestinian conflict. We have kept our food pantry and once a month bench

supper thriving. We created a list of dreams and are prayerfully discerning where we are

going. There are markers throughout church of our love for this community and one another.

We have a new bible case in the back of the sanctuary, new memorial board, a picture timeline

of all our ministers, and actual new signage throughout our church. These are only a few of the

many examples of our hard work over the past year. The entire Wright Up could not fit them

all.

These fun events as well as labors of love come because we are a community

celebrating God’s love. An essential part of our journey thus far has been the joy and grief we

have shared with one another. We have said goodbye to loved ones. This time of letting go

has been balanced with God’s blessing of new faces. Together we have shared the deep

sadness of loss as well as the profound joy of new life. We do all of these things because we

are a community thriving on God’s everlasting, loving presence.

It is this Divine love that has sustained and made our church bloom for over 100 years.

We now turn to a new chapter in the adventure. In many ways it will look like the past. In

other ways God promises that it will be new and exciting. A glance at our dream sheets

reminds us that though we have come far we have quite a path ahead of us. We know God is

still calling us to dance as we seek a more diverse worship population, more bible study

classes, or a more vibrant financial situation. Our faith is leading us to blossom spiritually,

physically, and mentally.

My dear loved ones it is a true blessing to be with y’all. This has been one of the most

fantastic years of my life. I am grateful beyond words that God has brought us together. There

is pure excitement in what is to come for our future. As a wise person once spoke, “It has yet

to begin.”

Wherever we are going God’s love for us and our love for one another will always help us

thrive.

Love,

Rev. Drew Terry

Wright Congregational United Church of Christ

4821 Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83705 Office: Tues-Thurs 9-Noon and 1-3:00

208-343-0292 email: church@wrightucc.com web: wrightucc.com

June Worship Team

Lay Worship Leader Kim Smith and Carl Van Slyke Ushers Chuck Pond, Dale Ramsey, Wes Andrews, Dwain Baxter Care Givers Carol Rivers Altar Care Marilyn Williams Communion Servers Mike & Kim Smith, Anne Schnebly, Jane Penrod Date Greeters Altar Flowers Coffee Hosts

June 7 Jennifer & Trevor Makinson

June 14 Mary Pond & Marilyn Williams

June 21 Dale & Betty Ramsey Potluck

June 28 Mary Ellen & Dale Parsons Dale & Betty Ramsey in celebration of their 66

anniversary

Capshaw's & Ramsey's

AS OF THIS WRITING THESE WERE THE SIGN UPS

Monthly Celebrations

BIRTHDAYS: June 6- Willard Dykes; June 10-Bob Pond; June 15-Nancy Hyder; June 18-Agnes Thayer, Cathy Andrews, Jerry Card; June 28-Carol Mansfield;

June 30-Clay Shockley

ANNIVERSARIES: June 2-Jack & Joan Wenske; June 10-Pat & Jim Tennyson; June 12-Chuck & Meredith Pond; June 15-Dale & Mary Ellen Parsons; June

22- Sally & Dan VanderVeen; June 28-Frank & Jama Capshaw; June 30-Dale & Betty Ramsey

Missing out on all the wishes? You don't appear in our celebration list.

Let the office know your info and we will get your dates in the Wright Ups.

Our Food Pantry Needs Your Attention, please.

Your help is needed to keep the food pantry stocked. The following non-perishable items are always welcome: chili, stew, canned meats, soups, veggies and fruits, plus paper goods, baby powder, deoderents, wet wipes, tooth brushes/ paste, foot powders, nail clippers, razors and feminine hygiene items. Thank you to everyone who has been helping. The personal care items have been greatly appreciated.

Lunch Bunch

The group will meet at Louie's on Fairview at 1:00 pm on

Thursday, June 11. All are welcome. Great lunch and fellowship are always on the menu.

Book Club News The book club meets on the first Thursday of each month at

1:00 pm in the church library. All are welcome to come and enjoy a cup of tea, a snack and an interesting discussion. June 4 – "The Sycamore Row", by John Grisham. July 9 (one week later because of the July 4th holiday) – 1:00 pm at the home of Ethel Farnsworth. Each person is asked to bring 1 or 2 favorite poetry items to share.

Women's Fellowship Thanks to everyone who assisted with the Luncheon in April, and a special thanks to Pat Robb and daughter Suzanne for sharing her wonderful "Dolls from Around the World". The stories were entertaining as well as informative. Also thanks to Jane

Eubanks for bringing her Tea Cups. They added so much to the tables. We had ladies from Mountainn Home UCC and Boise First join us. Good times were had by all.

Women's Fellowship will not have any meeting in June, July or August, but will meet again in September.....!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Women’s Retreat at Pilgrim Cove Camp - August 1st, 2nd, 3rd

More information to follow on times and cost.

All Church Potluck- Sunday, June 21

Yummy foods, fun, and fellowship will continue on the Third Sunday of each month. Bring your favorite dish of choice to share and enjoy a relaxing meal with friends and family.

ALL ARE WELCOME.

Wright 1's-Singles Group All single people are welcome to this fun and active group.

June 13 (Saturday). We will be going to Orchard House in Sunny Slope at 11:30am.

It is about an hours dirve. Contact Carol Rivers by June 6 if you plan on attending.

July 1, (Wed) Day trip to Robin's cabin in Lowman, Idaho. We will meet at the church at

10:15am and car pool to Lowman for lunch at 1:00 at Sourdough Lodge, then go to Robin's

cabin for birthday cake to celebrate her birthday (Happy 21st!)

Stay tuned for up coming activities for August and September.

Happy Father's Day, June 21 The strength of a mountain, the majesty of a tree,

the warmth of a summer sun, the calm of the quiet sea. The generous soul of nature, the comforting arm of night,

the wisdom of the ages, the power of the eagle's flight. The joy of a morning in spring, the faith of a mustard seed,

the patience of eternity, the depth of a family need. Combine these qualities, and there is nothing more to add,

Some call this "Father", others call it "Dad".

MAHJONG FOR ALL INTERESTED Whether you play or want to learn – this is the place for you.

Friday's, June 12 and 26 at 1:00pm at the home of Ethel Farnsworth.

WRIGHT UP ARTICLE DEADLINE: All articles for the June issue will be due in the office by

Wednesday, June 24 – please. Wanted: family or human interest stories such as graduations, births, honors,

winnings, travels, tributes, etc. Just give the office a call or leave a note on Robin's desk. We would love to include your news in our newsletters.

Bench Community Suppers The supper is in need of funds. On average it costs around $100 to put on

a supper for approx. 75+ guests. If you would like to contribute please note "Bench Supper" on the memo line of your check.

It will touch the tummy's of many folks in our community.

Our supper for June will be on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 pm. Please sign up to lend a hand. This is a great community

ministry.

Evening Worship Tuesday evenings at 6 :00 pm Pastor Drew will offer an

evening worship time. Scripture, communion, and prayer.

All are welcome. 6:00 pm on Tuesday evenings in the upper room.

General Fund Honorarium Having a problem getting a gift for that person who has everything?

We have a solution. Now you can give a donation to the Wright Church General Fund in someone's name. It is a great way to honor them and support your church.

Locataed in the Narthex you will find honorarium cards. Fill it out and attach your donataion. This is great for Christmas, birthday, anniversary or just to say I love you.

PILGRIM COVE Events and camps coming up

July 12 to 18: UCC kids and friends camp. July 19: 2nd Annual Thanksgiving in July dinner and fund raiser. Thanksgiving dinner, all the trimmings, and a dessert auction. Dinner at 2pm. Please RSVP to the camp. $20 per person. Aug. 1 to 3: UCC Women's Retreat-hosted by Mt. Home ladies. More info coming. Sept. 5 to 7: LaborDay Family and Friends camp. Check out more details at www.pilgrimcovecamp.org.

Church Library News The Church Library is undergoing some reorganization. The non-fiction section is being converted to the Dewey Decimal System. The card catalog is gone and the books are being entered into a spreadsheet. There is a printout of the spreadsheet in the library listing books by author, title, and call number. The spreadsheet will also be posted on the church website. All are welcome to use the church library. Books are checked out on the honor system by filling out the book card in the front of the book. Please write the date, your name and place the card in the box with the two ducks on the book case. Return the book by leaving it on the table in the library. The Library has purchased the 12 volume set of The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary. Try out the Book Exchange Table in the hall in front of the Library. The books on this table do not need to be checked out. Simply leave a book in good condition in place of the one you took.

We wish to thank Suzanne Robb for all her hard work in getting our library in proper order. Suzanne, your work is greatly appreciated.

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS Saturday, November 7, the craft group is hosting a craft bazaar for

any and all of Wright Church Crafters. The venders will be from Wright Church only. Please, no outside vendors. The event will be advertised and

open to the public for you to sell your wares. If you would like a table contact

Carol Rivers or Robin.

Memorials Gifts have been giving to Wright Church in loving memory of:

LaVerne Collard by Marian Niece

News from around the church: Robin will be on vacation from June 26 thru July 7. The office will be staffed from 10am to 2pm if you need to contact the church. Pastor Drew will be attending General Synod 30 from June 26 thru June 30. Jack Brown will be covering the pulpit on June 28.

Honorariums Honorarium gifts have been given to the church by:

Tom & Jane Eubanks in honor of Dakota Hunt and Elizabeth Shockley. Dale & Mary Ellen Parsons in honor of Dale Parsons, Atticus & Christine Faul,

Dan Meyer and Ginger Ford

CONGRATULATIONS TO ELIZABETH SHOCKLEY

AND DAKOTA HUNT On Sunday, May 17 we celebrated the confirmation at

Wright Congregational United Church of Christ of Elizabeth and Dakota. They have been attending confirmation class with Pastor Drew for the past several

months and are now official members of our church. We all send our love, support and congratulations to you both for a job well done.

NOTES FROM THE BOARD CHAIR Community Supper

During our board meeting on May 20th, the board voted to move money from altar flowers and coffee hour into the community supper fund. The fund was down to $57.57 which was not enough funds for the dinner on May 28th. Along with being short on funds for the community supper we are also in need of items for the food pan-try. In past years some members have been able to restock the pantry from donations from local businesses. If you have extra items, please bring them in or if you know a business that would donate we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

Church Lawn Tom and Jane Eubanks have donated their riding mower to the church. I was able to use it last week and greatly appreciate their donation. I know that it saved me time last week when my mowing partner was not able to get off of work like I did.

New Carpeting and paint Coming soon to part of the church will be new carpeting and paint. The Fellowship hall down in the basement will be getting new paint and then new carpeting. The car-peting will also be in the hall ways in the basement, stairs leading up to main floor Foyer and hallways in main floor.

ROARING SPRINGS Splish and Splash!

Wright United Church of Christ FUNDays!

Get your tickets by Friday, June 19, 2015 $19.99+tax each ($6.00 off)

Optional lunch for just $5.00+tax each, choice of cheeseburger, popcorn chicken, taco, pizza, hotdog, sub sandwich, or garden salad meal.

Tickets are valid from June 20 – July 20 Buy tickets online at www.roaringsprings.com

Click the "Groups" tab at the top and then the "School Fun Days" tab. Click BUY NOW!

Group Name: WRIGHT and Password: FUNDAY 15 No outside food or drink allowed into the park.

ATTENTION KITCHEN CREWS It has come to our attention that our dishes and utencils are not being

cleaned properly. If you are doing any clean up from any function please take note.

Our dishes and utensils must be washed in hot soapy water before placing in the sanitizer – Yes, it is a sanitizer NOT a dish washer.

We will all be thankful for this important announcement.

Jack Brown Is Coming Back To

Wright On June 28

Yes, it is true. Jack Brown will be our guest musician during worship on Sunday, June 28. Jack Brown writes, sings and plays music that reflects everything from his Mississippi Gulf Coast and New Orleans upbringing to his California stint and his current Idaho environs. He's played big gigs from Russ and Julie's House Concert (June 2012), The Living Tradition Concert Series (October 2011), the Rich Warren's Folkstage/Midnight

Special (August 2010), and opening for Carole King (2004), and small gigs at folk festivals, coffeehouses, bars, and pizza places all over the US. His songwriting style includes lots of folk, blues and jazz styles, but can best be defined as something that audiences immediately enjoy and come back for. Jack taught High School Choir in the West Ada School District here in Idaho for several years. He is a former choir director at our sister congregation, First Congregational UCC here in Boise. Jack has three CDs---“Live from the Left of Center”—2004 “The Road to Happy”—2008 “The Scenic Route”—2010 When not touring and playing gigs, Jack spends most of his time teaching music at Korea International School, near Seoul, South Korea. He also teaches private guitar and plays solo and group gigs all over the place. Jack has been with us several times in the past. Please be present to welcome Jack back to Wright.

Genes for Jeans

Huntington's group fund raiser Trevor and Jennifer Makinson along with the Huntington's group wishes to thank everyone from Wright Church who contributed to this fund raiser in May. Thanks to your generous contributions $150.00 was given to Huntington's.

In Memoriam of LaVern Collard.

Friday, July 3, 2015 at 9:30am at the Rookery at Kathryn Albertson Park. Lunch will follow at McGrath's Fish House.

Please RSVP by June 25 to kathy@kathycombs.com or phone her at 281-788-8618 if you plan on attending the lunch.

FALL DONE WRIGHT

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 SAVE THE DATE

THE ANNUAL FUND RAISER-SILENT AUCTION WILL BE A COMBINATION OF GAMES TO PLAY, GAMES TO WATCH AND,

A TAILGATE PARTY WITH GRILLIN' DOGS & BURGERS.

ASSORTED SIDE DISHES AS WELL AS THE ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION. YOU CAN HELP MAKE THIS A SUCCESS AND FUN EVENT BY SOLICITING GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM YOUR FAVORITE EATING ESTABLISHMENT, PUTTING TOGETHER A GIFT BASKET FOR A BAR-B-Q, THEATER TICKETS, BOOKS FOR

CHILDREN, OR ANY NUMBER ITEMS. AND DON’T FORGET TO TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABOUT THIS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CHAT WITH TOM EUBANKS, CHUCK OR MEREDITH POND, SUZANNE ROBB, CAROL SULLIVAN, JANE PENROD, JANICE

AAGAARD OR KIM SMITH.

Treasure's Report Please see attached our tresure's report through April. This is a good look at where we are, what we have accomplished, and the

work ahead of us. May God's wisdom and our support of one another continue to help us bear fruit.

JUNE 2015

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 2

7pm- Alanon

3 .

4

1- Book Club

5

6

7 Pastor Drews 1 year

anniversary 11- WORSHIP Communion Noon-Fellowship/coffee

8 9

6pm Evening Prayer

Worship

7pm- Alanon

10

6 Huntington's

11

1-Lunch Bunch

12

1pm Mahjong

13 11:30-Wright Ones- lunch

14

11- WORSHIP Noon-Fellowship and coffee

15 16

6pm Evening Prayer

Worship

7pm- Alanon

17

7-Board of Directors

18

19

20

21 Father's Day 11- WORSHIP Noon-POTLUCK

22 23

6pm Weekday Worship

7pm-Alanon

24.

Wright Up Articles Due

25

6pm Bench Community

Supper

26

1pm Mahjong

General Synod begins

27

28 11-Worship-Jack Brown Noon-Fellowship/coffee

29

30

6pm Weekday Worship

7pm-Alanon

The Wright Ups Wright Community Congregational Church United Church of Christ 4821 Franklin Rd Boise, Idaho 83705

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jUNEy 2015 Vol. 2015 Issue 6

Contact us: Phone: 208.343.0292 e-mail: church @wrightucc.com web: wrightucc.com Ministers: All Of Us Pastor: Rev. Drew Terry Office Admin: Robin Canning Board Chair: Chuck Pond Organist: Ann Burkholder Moderator: Carl Van Slyke

10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Noon: Fellowship Communion: 1st Sunday of each month Cry room available for restless little ones

TREASURER'S REPORT

INCOME Apr-15 YTD 2015 Budget % YTD

GENERAL FUND INCOME

DeBeaumont Fund $6,500.00 $6,000.00 108.33%

Pledged Income $4,595.50 $19,184.10 $60,437.00 31.74%

Unpledged Income $1,180.35 $4,578.28 $15,000.00 30.52%

Endowment Interest $12.50 $170.38 $300.00 56.79%

Fund Raisers $220.00 $220.00 $2,000.00 11.00%

Ruby Oliason Estate (to balance budget) $2,966.67 $8,900.00 33.33%

Interest on Checking Acct $0.22 $0.94

General Fund Income $6,008.57 $33,620.37 $92,637.00 36.29%

Special Funds Income $711.51 $3,087.28 $5,700.00 54.16%

TOTAL Special Funds Income $711.51 $3,087.28 $5,700.00 54.16%

Total Gross Income $6,720.08 $36,707.65 $98,337.00 37.33%

EXPENSESBUILDING & GROUNDS

Custodial Labor $297.62 $1,190.48 $4,452.00

Custodial Fed Withholding $53.38 $213.52

Custodial State Taxes $20.00 $80.00

Insurance $1,093.75 $4,375.00

Maintenance, Repairs, Supplies $482.44 $2,268.62 $6,600.00

Irrigation Taxes $83.19 $80.00

Electric $280.14 $1,104.49 $4,200.00

Gas $887.22 $1,600.00

Water $77.74 $156.99 $600.00

Trash & Sewer $76.89 $309.78 $700.00

TOTAL Building & Grounds $1,288.21 $7,388.04 $22,607.00 32.68%

CHURCH OFFICE

Internet $599.00 $1,060.00

Internet - Void check from 2014 ($299.88)

Office Machine Maintenance $285.14 $1,140.56 $3,728.00

Late fees on Copier Contract $404.68

Bank Fees $0.00

Pay Pal Fees $6.05 $7.80 $15.00

Office Supplies/Cleaning Supplies $82.39 $600.00

Postage $49.00 $150.00

Memorial Mailings $0.00 $100.00

Secretary's Pension $141.53 $684.87 $1,680.00

Secretary's Salary $773.62 $3,064.48 $12,000.00

Secretary Fed Withholding $177.34 $706.88

Secretary State Withholding $60.00 $240.00

Telephone $252.20 $1,011.57 $2,508.00

TOTAL Church Office $1,695.88 $7,691.35 $21,841.00 35.22%

CHURCH PAYROLL LIABILITIES

Idaho Quarterly Tax payment $402.00 $402.00

Idaho Qrtrly Tax payment liability ($402.00) ($402.00)

Idaho State Tax Commission 2014 Penalty $41.20

Federal Payroll Withholding $124.08 $865.96 $1,498.00

Fed Withholding from Qtr 1 2014 $1,347.69

Fed Withholding from Qtr 4 2013 $1,751.41

US Treasury - Penalties from 2013 $369.01

Worker's Comp Insurance $207.00 $350.00

TOTAL Church Payroll Liabilities $124.08 $4,582.27 $1,848.00 247.96%

CHURCH PROGRAM

Advertising $0.00

Diaconate $0.00 $100.00

Fellowship $0.00

Guest Speaker $0.00 $200.00

Stewardship $0.00 $150.00

Worship Supplies $84.91 $300.00

TOTAL Church Program $0.00 $84.91 $750.00 11.32%

MINISTRY

Minister's Salary $1,213.00 $5,290.03 $22,665.00

Minister Fed Withholding $594.74 $1,785.94

Minister State Withholding $81.02 $243.06

Annuity $198.00 $2,174.00 $4,349.00

Car Allowance & Travel $0.00 $984.00

Housing Allowance $700.00 $2,800.00 $8,400.00

Professional Expense $413.69 $500.00

Health Insurance $200.00 $800.00 $2,400.00

TOTAL Ministry $2,986.76 $13,506.72 $39,298.00 34.37%

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Music Licensing $60.00 $250.00

Organist's Salary $221.64 $997.38 $3,120.00

Organist Fed Withholding $18.36 $82.62

Organ & Piano Tuning & Repair $0.00 $250.00

TOTAL Music Department $240.00 $1,140.00 $3,620.00 31.49%

OUR WIDER MISSION

Conference Per Capita Dues $0.00 $1,000.00

Our Church's Wider Mission $0.00 $500.00

Our Church's Wider Mission-from 2014 $1,000.00

Idaho Conf Per Capita Dues $0.00 $110.00

Pilgrim Cove Per Capita Dues $0.00 $580.00

TOTAL Our Wider Mission $0.00 $1,000.00 $2,190.00 45.66%

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Adult Education $0.00

Church School Supplies $0.00 $50.00

Camperships $0.00 $50.00

Youth Group $0.00 $50.00

TOTAL Religious Education $0.00 $0.00 $150.00 0.00%

FUND RAISING EXPENSES

$0.00

TOTAL Fund Raising Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

SCHOLARSHIP

$0.00 $400.00

TOTAL Scholarship Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $400.00 0.00%

TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENSES $6,334.93 $35,393.29 $92,704.00 38.18%

General Fund Income $6,008.57 $33,620.37 $92,637.00 36.29%

General Fund Expenses $6,334.93 $35,393.29 $92,704.00 38.18%

Increase (Decrease) ($326.36) ($1,772.92) ($67.00)

Special Fund Expenses

Income $711.51 $3,087.28

Spent $991.52 $4,554.13

Total Change for Month -$280.01 -$1,466.85