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Can you believe it October is here. The year is 75% over and it�??s time to start the rush to 2020. Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here, followed rapidly by Christmas. However, I don�??t want to move things along to quickly so I will focus on October for this month�??s article.
October is a month of change. We lose about 60 minutes of daylight between October 1 and 31, with later sunrises and earlier sunsets. The leaves begin and for the most part complete their color change during the month. Cooler temperatures are also ahead, with the average high temperature dropping 13 degrees during the month and the low temperature dropping 11 degrees.
Finally, at the end of the month our big fall holiday hits, that being Halloween. Shoppers say they will spend an average $86.27, down just slightly from last year�??s record $86.79. That works out to $8.8 billion in total spending, down from last year�??s $9 billion. This year�??s total is expected to be the third-highest in the survey�??s 15-year history, after the record $9.1 billion set in 2017. A total of 172 million people plan to celebrate Halloween�??68 percent of those surveyed�??down from 175 million last year.1 What if we could funnel that amount of money to some of the human needs we have in this country.
Halloween is a holiday that some Christians choose not to celebrate, because of its pagan origins and others because of its dark, ghoulish imagery. However, other Christians choose to participate in the festivities, either through school functions, community events or what has grown in popularity over the past few years at churches, that being trunk or treat. This event has activities at church for the whole family with treat or treating happening in the parking lot or big field with kids moving from car trunk to car trunk, collecting goodies, in a safe and family environment.
Despite the fact that some Christians boycott Halloween, the holiday does have a Christian history. Hallow is the same word for �??holy�?� that we find in the Lord�??s Prayer and e�??en is a contraction of �??evening�?�. The word Halloween itself is a shortened form of �??All Hallows Eve�?�, the day before �??All Saints Day�?�. This holiday, properly understood and celebrated with all of its fun trappings, can be a way for us to deepen our understanding of faith.
Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic tribes of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany. On October 31, the tribes would celebrate the festival of Samhain. During this festival, Celts believed the souls of the dead, including ghosts, goblins, and witches, returned to mingle with the living. In order to scare away the evil spirits, people would wear masks and light bonfires.2
When the Romans conquered the Celts, they added their own touches to the Samhain festival, such as making centerpieces out of apples and nuts for Pomona, the Roman goddess of the orchards. The Romans also bobbed for apples and drank cider, traditions which may sound familiar to you. But where does the Christian aspect of the holiday come into play? In 835, Pope Gregory IV moved the celebration for all the martyrs (later all saints) from May 13 to November 1. The night before became known as All Hallow�??s Eve or �??holy evening.�?� Eventually the name was shortened to the current Halloween. The purpose of these feasts is to remember those who have died. It is a celebration of the �??communion of saints,�?� which reminds us that the church is not bound by space or time.
Continued�?�
Many of the customs we now associate with Halloween are also derived from ancient celebrations. For example, the current custom of going door-to-door to collect treats actually started in Ireland hundreds of years ago. Groups of farmers would go door-to-door collecting food and materials for a village feast and bonfire. Those who gave were promised prosperity; those who did not received threats of bad luck. When an influx of Irish Catholic immigrants came to the United States in the 1800s, the custom of trick-or-treating came with them.3
Does your family carve a pumpkin to place on your porch for Halloween? If so, then you can once again thank the Irish for the tradition. Actually, the custom began with a turnip. People would hollow out the turnips and place lighted candles inside to scare off the evil spirits. When the Irish came to America, they discovered the pumpkin as a larger substitute for the turnip. And so, we now carve pumpkins instead of turnips for Halloween.
So, how does your family celebrate Halloween if at all? Ultimately, Christian participation in Halloween is a matter of conscience before God. Whatever level of Halloween participation you choose, you must honor God by keeping yourself separate from the world and by showing mercy to those who are perishing. Halloween provides the Christian with the opportunity to accomplish both of those things in the gospel of Jesus Christ. It's a message that is holy, set apart from the world; it's a message that is the very mercy of a forgiving God. What better time of the year is there to share such a message than Halloween?
Blessings and peace.
Pastor Dennis
1https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/social-media-influencing-near-record-halloween-spending
2http://www.allaboutgod.com/history-of-halloween-christian-perspective-faq.htm
3http://www.gty.org/resources/articles/A123/christians-and-halloween
Please pray for these people
on their designated day in October
1) Marcelyn Wittorff
2) Lois Wright
3) Kathy Zimmerman
4) Norman Achilles
5) Scott and Connie Achilles
6) Adam and Katie Albers, Cash
7) Phyllis Armstrong
Kara Ayers, Elian Dorantes, Maya
9) Adolyn Bartels
10) Rosetta Bartels
11) Dan and Fay Binder
12) Cody and Ashley Bornholdt
13) James Bornholdt
14) Tim and Terri Bornholdt
15) Steve and Theresa Buller
16) Richard and Beverly Castleberry-John
17) Gary Ely
18) Gene Ely
19) Gladys Erksin
20) Tim and Cindy Fay
21) Norma Friesen
22) Shirley Friesen
23) Todd and Janell Harman-Max, Rachel
24) Matt, Brenna Harris Suttyn, Kru, Mac
25) Gretchen Kimble
26) Phyllis Knackstedt
27) Vicki Lindenberger
28) Mike and Dorothy Luty
29) Mike and Kimba McCormick
30) Randy and Darcel Miles, Aisjha
31) Ellen Neufeld
Virginia Bosworth, Steve and Theresa Buller,
Terry and Karen Fay, William Forehand,
John Glenn, Vicki and Rusty Johnson,
Kandy Keuler, Gretchen Kimble, Danny Parr,
Kairos Prison Ministry, Gene Schierling,
Jim and Sophia Stephens, Jace Ward, Peggy Watts, Marcelyn Wittorff, Abby Rishel-Barnett,
Norma Friesen�??s grand and great grandchildren, Lois Hickey and Family,
**********
Helen Havercroft Family and Friends
Hilda Vogt Family and Friends
Erma Jane Wiens Family and Friends
Verna Lee Penner Family and Friends
Kay Hildebrand Family and Friends
Zona Mary Homeier Family and Friends
************
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for October
October 6 Lam 1;1-6
Habakkuk 1:1-4,2:1-4
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
October 13 Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
2 Kings 5:1-3,7-15c
2 timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
October 20 Jeremiah 31:27-34
Genesis 32:22-31
2 timothy 3:14-4:5
Luke 18:1-8
October 27 Joel 2:23-32
Psalm 84:1-7
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Luke 18:9-14
Women�??s Fellowship
Thursday, October 3
2:00 p.m.
Remember to bring your favorite dessert recipes
to be able to make choices for the
Community Luncheon in November.
************
World Communion Sunday
October 6
************
Neighbors in Need
Special Mission Offering
Sunday, October 6
Neighbors in Need is the UCC�??s annual offering to support ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries.
**************
Inman Museum Open House
Sunday, October 6
1:30p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free will donations
To introduce the theatre premier showing of old photographs and slides that have been digitalized thanks to a grant from the Kansas Humanities Council.
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 6
5:00 p.m.
All animals are welcome to
come and receive a blessing
**************
Inman�??s 3rd Charity Quilting Retreat
Friday, October 11 and
Saturday, October 12
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
St. Peter�??s UCC Fellowship Hall
The goal is to bring together any and all who like to sew for exciting fun and fellowship while sewing as many quilt tops and children�??s quilts as we can. Quilts will go to Mount Hope and Children�??s Mercy Hospitals.
Bring your sewing machine and walking foot
and scissors and thread of a neutral color
All material and batting, rotary cutters and mats, and irons and ironing boards are provided.
Please RSVP
so that we can have the room set up for the number of sewing machines we will be expecting to arrive. We have a couple of extra sewing machines if you need to reserve one.
RSVP to Terri Bornholdt
620-242-8818 or [email protected]
Men�??s Fellowship
will meet for breakfast
Saturday, October 12, 7:00 a.m.
Inman Harvest Café
************
4H Sunday
Sunday, October 13
Morning Worship
10:30 a.m.
All members
and families of 4H are welcome
**************
St. Peter�??s UCC
will welcome
special Guest Speaker
Heidi Hawkinson Penny
Sunday, October 13
Morning Worship
The Community Choir
will perform at
Pleasant View Home
Thursday, October 17
6:30 p.m.
Reception will follow performance
**********
Church Council
will meet
Thursday, October 17
7:30 p.m.
************
Kansas Oklahoma Annual Conference
Friday, October 18 and
Saturday, October 19
**************
Fall Congregational Meeting
Sunday, October 20
All teams need to submit a report to be included in the Book of Reports for the Congregational Meeting. Team reports need to be in to the Church Office by Wednesday, October 9.
The Book of Reports will be available
for Sunday, October 13, and October 20.
All members please make plans to attend. Decisions on combining the Special Accounts Funds will be on the agenda.
Dinner for the Congregational Meeting
will be Potluck.
All youth, grades 5 thru 12
Youth Group
Sunday, October 20
Partridge UCC, 4:00 p.m.
Pastor Dennis will provide transportation. Plan to leave about 3:15 p.m. Please RSVP to Pastor Dennis or the Church Office.
**********
Be someone�??s hero, donate blood
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, October 25
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Call 1-800-733-2767 or go to
Redcrossblood.org
to schedule an appointment.
***************
Season of Creation Sunday
Sunday, October 27
Morning Worship
Kairos will be in the Hutchinson Correctional Facility Thursday, October 31 thru Sunday, November 3. A Prayer Vigil sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. You can also help with this ministry with a monetary donation. Please contact Allen Thiessen for more information.
***********
If you have a loved one
that you would like remembered during the
All Saints Day Remembrance
on Sunday, November 3
Morning Worship
please contact the Church Office.
**********
A meal train has been set up for
Theresa and Steve Buller at mealtrain.com/8dr6qn
This website has complete information, instructions, requests, address for delivery and more. There is still a real need for help.
Any questions can be directed to Terri Bornholdt.
***********
Marcelyn Wittorff has been moved to Harvest House at PVH. She is still really struggling.
All cards, thoughts, prayers and other kind gestures have been so appreciated and are still welcome.
Thank you, Carolyn and Larry
October Birthdays
1 Abby Rischel Barnett
2 Janell Harman
Tristian Stevenson
3 Cindy Fay
4 Carmalee Winebrinner
7 Dan Binder
10 Matt Harris
11 Todd Harman
12 Allen Thiessen
13 Ellen Neufeld
14 Drake Stevenson
16 Loren Postier
17 Sophia Stephens
18 Mike McCormick
22 Lois Wright
Karen Thiessen
25 Ashley Bornholdt
Laura Bartels Stevenson
30 Cash Jensen Albers
October Anniversaries
27 Merle and Karen Thiessen
**************
Mark Your Calendars
Coming in November
All Saints Day, Sunday, November 3
Daylight Savings ends Sunday, November 3
Women�??s Fellowship Community Luncheon
Thursday, November 7, 11:00 a.m.
Veteran�??s Day, Monday, November 11
Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28
St Peter�??s United Church of Christ
107 North Pine, P.O. Box 506
Inman, Kansas 67546
620-585-2627
Fax 620-585-2628
Parsonage 620-585-2670
Website: stpetersuccinman.org.webs.com
Church �[email protected]
Pastor Dennis Ureche�[email protected]
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
October 2019
CHURCH STAFF:
Rev. Dennis Ureche, Pastor
Ellen Neufeld, Organist
Beverly Castleberry, Church Secretary
Worship Schedule
Sept. thru May: Sunday School 9:30 AM
Morning Worship 10:30 AM
June thru August: No Sunday School
Morning Worship 9:30 AM
Followed by Brunch
Can you believe it October is here. The year is 75% over and it�??s time to start the rush to 2020. Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here, followed rapidly by Christmas. However, I don�??t want to move things along to quickly so I will focus on October for this month�??s article.
October is a month of change. We lose about 60 minutes of daylight between October 1 and 31, with later sunrises and earlier sunsets. The leaves begin and for the most part complete their color change during the month. Cooler temperatures are also ahead, with the average high temperature dropping 13 degrees during the month and the low temperature dropping 11 degrees.
Finally, at the end of the month our big fall holiday hits, that being Halloween. Shoppers say they will spend an average $86.27, down just slightly from last year�??s record $86.79. That works out to $8.8 billion in total spending, down from last year�??s $9 billion. This year�??s total is expected to be the third-highest in the survey�??s 15-year history, after the record $9.1 billion set in 2017. A total of 172 million people plan to celebrate Halloween�??68 percent of those surveyed�??down from 175 million last year.1 What if we could funnel that amount of money to some of the human needs we have in this country.
Halloween is a holiday that some Christians choose not to celebrate, because of its pagan origins and others because of its dark, ghoulish imagery. However, other Christians choose to participate in the festivities, either through school functions, community events or what has grown in popularity over the past few years at churches, that being trunk or treat. This event has activities at church for the whole family with treat or treating happening in the parking lot or big field with kids moving from car trunk to car trunk, collecting goodies, in a safe and family environment.
Despite the fact that some Christians boycott Halloween, the holiday does have a Christian history. Hallow is the same word for �??holy�?� that we find in the Lord�??s Prayer and e�??en is a contraction of �??evening�?�. The word Halloween itself is a shortened form of �??All Hallows Eve�?�, the day before �??All Saints Day�?�. This holiday, properly understood and celebrated with all of its fun trappings, can be a way for us to deepen our understanding of faith.
Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic tribes of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany. On October 31, the tribes would celebrate the festival of Samhain. During this festival, Celts believed the souls of the dead, including ghosts, goblins, and witches, returned to mingle with the living. In order to scare away the evil spirits, people would wear masks and light bonfires.2
When the Romans conquered the Celts, they added their own touches to the Samhain festival, such as making centerpieces out of apples and nuts for Pomona, the Roman goddess of the orchards. The Romans also bobbed for apples and drank cider, traditions which may sound familiar to you. But where does the Christian aspect of the holiday come into play? In 835, Pope Gregory IV moved the celebration for all the martyrs (later all saints) from May 13 to November 1. The night before became known as All Hallow�??s Eve or �??holy evening.�?� Eventually the name was shortened to the current Halloween. The purpose of these feasts is to remember those who have died. It is a celebration of the �??communion of saints,�?� which reminds us that the church is not bound by space or time.
Continued�?�
Many of the customs we now associate with Halloween are also derived from ancient celebrations. For example, the current custom of going door-to-door to collect treats actually started in Ireland hundreds of years ago. Groups of farmers would go door-to-door collecting food and materials for a village feast and bonfire. Those who gave were promised prosperity; those who did not received threats of bad luck. When an influx of Irish Catholic immigrants came to the United States in the 1800s, the custom of trick-or-treating came with them.3
Does your family carve a pumpkin to place on your porch for Halloween? If so, then you can once again thank the Irish for the tradition. Actually, the custom began with a turnip. People would hollow out the turnips and place lighted candles inside to scare off the evil spirits. When the Irish came to America, they discovered the pumpkin as a larger substitute for the turnip. And so, we now carve pumpkins instead of turnips for Halloween.
So, how does your family celebrate Halloween if at all? Ultimately, Christian participation in Halloween is a matter of conscience before God. Whatever level of Halloween participation you choose, you must honor God by keeping yourself separate from the world and by showing mercy to those who are perishing. Halloween provides the Christian with the opportunity to accomplish both of those things in the gospel of Jesus Christ. It's a message that is holy, set apart from the world; it's a message that is the very mercy of a forgiving God. What better time of the year is there to share such a message than Halloween?
Blessings and peace.
Pastor Dennis
1https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/social-media-influencing-near-record-halloween-spending
2http://www.allaboutgod.com/history-of-halloween-christian-perspective-faq.htm
3http://www.gty.org/resources/articles/A123/christians-and-halloween
Please pray for these people
on their designated day in October
1) Marcelyn Wittorff
2) Lois Wright
3) Kathy Zimmerman
4) Norman Achilles
5) Scott and Connie Achilles
6) Adam and Katie Albers, Cash
7) Phyllis Armstrong
Kara Ayers, Elian Dorantes, Maya
9) Adolyn Bartels
10) Rosetta Bartels
11) Dan and Fay Binder
12) Cody and Ashley Bornholdt
13) James Bornholdt
14) Tim and Terri Bornholdt
15) Steve and Theresa Buller
16) Richard and Beverly Castleberry-John
17) Gary Ely
18) Gene Ely
19) Gladys Erksin
20) Tim and Cindy Fay
21) Norma Friesen
22) Shirley Friesen
23) Todd and Janell Harman-Max, Rachel
24) Matt, Brenna Harris Suttyn, Kru, Mac
25) Gretchen Kimble
26) Phyllis Knackstedt
27) Vicki Lindenberger
28) Mike and Dorothy Luty
29) Mike and Kimba McCormick
30) Randy and Darcel Miles, Aisjha
31) Ellen Neufeld
Virginia Bosworth, Steve and Theresa Buller,
Terry and Karen Fay, William Forehand,
John Glenn, Vicki and Rusty Johnson,
Kandy Keuler, Gretchen Kimble, Danny Parr,
Kairos Prison Ministry, Gene Schierling,
Jim and Sophia Stephens, Jace Ward, Peggy Watts, Marcelyn Wittorff, Abby Rishel-Barnett,
Norma Friesen�??s grand and great grandchildren, Lois Hickey and Family,
**********
Helen Havercroft Family and Friends
Hilda Vogt Family and Friends
Erma Jane Wiens Family and Friends
Verna Lee Penner Family and Friends
Kay Hildebrand Family and Friends
Zona Mary Homeier Family and Friends
************
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for October
October 6 Lam 1;1-6
Habakkuk 1:1-4,2:1-4
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
October 13 Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
2 Kings 5:1-3,7-15c
2 timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
October 20 Jeremiah 31:27-34
Genesis 32:22-31
2 timothy 3:14-4:5
Luke 18:1-8
October 27 Joel 2:23-32
Psalm 84:1-7
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Luke 18:9-14
Women�??s Fellowship
Thursday, October 3
2:00 p.m.
Remember to bring your favorite dessert recipes
to be able to make choices for the
Community Luncheon in November.
************
World Communion Sunday
October 6
************
Neighbors in Need
Special Mission Offering
Sunday, October 6
Neighbors in Need is the UCC�??s annual offering to support ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries.
**************
Inman Museum Open House
Sunday, October 6
1:30p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free will donations
To introduce the theatre premier showing of old photographs and slides that have been digitalized thanks to a grant from the Kansas Humanities Council.
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 6
5:00 p.m.
All animals are welcome to
come and receive a blessing
**************
Inman�??s 3rd Charity Quilting Retreat
Friday, October 11 and
Saturday, October 12
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
St. Peter�??s UCC Fellowship Hall
The goal is to bring together any and all who like to sew for exciting fun and fellowship while sewing as many quilt tops and children�??s quilts as we can. Quilts will go to Mount Hope and Children�??s Mercy Hospitals.
Bring your sewing machine and walking foot
and scissors and thread of a neutral color
All material and batting, rotary cutters and mats, and irons and ironing boards are provided.
Please RSVP
so that we can have the room set up for the number of sewing machines we will be expecting to arrive. We have a couple of extra sewing machines if you need to reserve one.
RSVP to Terri Bornholdt
620-242-8818 or [email protected]
Men�??s Fellowship
will meet for breakfast
Saturday, October 12, 7:00 a.m.
Inman Harvest Café
************
4H Sunday
Sunday, October 13
Morning Worship
10:30 a.m.
All members
and families of 4H are welcome
**************
St. Peter�??s UCC
will welcome
special Guest Speaker
Heidi Hawkinson Penny
Sunday, October 13
Morning Worship
The Community Choir
will perform at
Pleasant View Home
Thursday, October 17
6:30 p.m.
Reception will follow performance
**********
Church Council
will meet
Thursday, October 17
7:30 p.m.
************
Kansas Oklahoma Annual Conference
Friday, October 18 and
Saturday, October 19
**************
Fall Congregational Meeting
Sunday, October 20
All teams need to submit a report to be included in the Book of Reports for the Congregational Meeting. Team reports need to be in to the Church Office by Wednesday, October 9.
The Book of Reports will be available
for Sunday, October 13, and October 20.
All members please make plans to attend. Decisions on combining the Special Accounts Funds will be on the agenda.
Dinner for the Congregational Meeting
will be Potluck.
All youth, grades 5 thru 12
Youth Group
Sunday, October 20
Partridge UCC, 4:00 p.m.
Pastor Dennis will provide transportation. Plan to leave about 3:15 p.m. Please RSVP to Pastor Dennis or the Church Office.
**********
Be someone�??s hero, donate blood
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, October 25
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Call 1-800-733-2767 or go to
Redcrossblood.org
to schedule an appointment.
***************
Season of Creation Sunday
Sunday, October 27
Morning Worship
Kairos will be in the Hutchinson Correctional Facility Thursday, October 31 thru Sunday, November 3. A Prayer Vigil sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. You can also help with this ministry with a monetary donation. Please contact Allen Thiessen for more information.
***********
If you have a loved one
that you would like remembered during the
All Saints Day Remembrance
on Sunday, November 3
Morning Worship
please contact the Church Office.
**********
A meal train has been set up for
Theresa and Steve Buller at mealtrain.com/8dr6qn
This website has complete information, instructions, requests, address for delivery and more. There is still a real need for help.
Any questions can be directed to Terri Bornholdt.
***********
Marcelyn Wittorff has been moved to Harvest House at PVH. She is still really struggling.
All cards, thoughts, prayers and other kind gestures have been so appreciated and are still welcome.
Thank you, Carolyn and Larry
October Birthdays
1 Abby Rischel Barnett
2 Janell Harman
Tristian Stevenson
3 Cindy Fay
4 Carmalee Winebrinner
7 Dan Binder
10 Matt Harris
11 Todd Harman
12 Allen Thiessen
13 Ellen Neufeld
14 Drake Stevenson
16 Loren Postier
17 Sophia Stephens
18 Mike McCormick
22 Lois Wright
Karen Thiessen
25 Ashley Bornholdt
Laura Bartels Stevenson
30 Cash Jensen Albers
October Anniversaries
27 Merle and Karen Thiessen
**************
Mark Your Calendars
Coming in November
All Saints Day, Sunday, November 3
Daylight Savings ends Sunday, November 3
Women�??s Fellowship Community Luncheon
Thursday, November 7, 11:00 a.m.
Veteran�??s Day, Monday, November 11
Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28
St Peter�??s United Church of Christ
107 North Pine, P.O. Box 506
Inman, Kansas 67546
620-585-2627
Fax 620-585-2628
Parsonage 620-585-2670
Website: stpetersuccinman.org.webs.com
Church �[email protected]
Pastor Dennis Ureche�[email protected]
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
October 2019
CHURCH STAFF:
Rev. Dennis Ureche, Pastor
Ellen Neufeld, Organist
Beverly Castleberry, Church Secretary
Worship Schedule
Sept. thru May: Sunday School 9:30 AM
Morning Worship 10:30 AM
June thru August: No Sunday School
Morning Worship 9:30 AM
Followed by Brunch
Kara Ayers, Elian Dorantes, Maya
9) Adolyn Bartels
10) Rosetta Bartels
11) Dan and Fay Binder
12) Cody and Ashley Bornholdt
13) James Bornholdt
14) Tim and Terri Bornholdt
15) Steve and Theresa Buller
16) Richard and Beverly Castleberry-John
17) Gary Ely
18) Gene Ely
19) Gladys Erksin
20) Tim and Cindy Fay
21) Norma Friesen
22) Shirley Friesen
23) Todd and Janell Harman-Max, Rachel
24) Matt, Brenna Harris Suttyn, Kru, Mac
25) Gretchen Kimble
26) Phyllis Knackstedt
27) Vicki Lindenberger
28) Mike and Dorothy Luty
29) Mike and Kimba McCormick
30) Randy and Darcel Miles, Aisjha
31) Ellen Neufeld
Virginia Bosworth, Steve and Theresa Buller,
Terry and Karen Fay, William Forehand,
John Glenn, Vicki and Rusty Johnson,
Kandy Keuler, Gretchen Kimble, Danny Parr,
Kairos Prison Ministry, Gene Schierling,
Jim and Sophia Stephens, Jace Ward, Peggy Watts, Marcelyn Wittorff, Abby Rishel-Barnett,
Norma Friesen�??s grand and great grandchildren, Lois Hickey and Family,
**********
Helen Havercroft Family and Friends
Hilda Vogt Family and Friends
Erma Jane Wiens Family and Friends
Verna Lee Penner Family and Friends
Kay Hildebrand Family and Friends
Zona Mary Homeier Family and Friends
************
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for October
October 6 Lam 1;1-6
Habakkuk 1:1-4,2:1-4
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
October 13 Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
2 Kings 5:1-3,7-15c
2 timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
October 20 Jeremiah 31:27-34
Genesis 32:22-31
2 timothy 3:14-4:5
Luke 18:1-8
October 27 Joel 2:23-32
Psalm 84:1-7
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Luke 18:9-14
Women�??s Fellowship
Thursday, October 3
2:00 p.m.
Remember to bring your favorite dessert recipes
to be able to make choices for the
Community Luncheon in November.
************
World Communion Sunday
October 6
************
Neighbors in Need
Special Mission Offering
Sunday, October 6
Neighbors in Need is the UCC�??s annual offering to support ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries.
**************
Inman Museum Open House
Sunday, October 6
1:30p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free will donations
To introduce the theatre premier showing of old photographs and slides that have been digitalized thanks to a grant from the Kansas Humanities Council.
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 6
5:00 p.m.
All animals are welcome to
come and receive a blessing
**************
Inman�??s 3rd Charity Quilting Retreat
Friday, October 11 and
Saturday, October 12
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
St. Peter�??s UCC Fellowship Hall
The goal is to bring together any and all who like to sew for exciting fun and fellowship while sewing as many quilt tops and children�??s quilts as we can. Quilts will go to Mount Hope and Children�??s Mercy Hospitals.
Bring your sewing machine and walking foot
and scissors and thread of a neutral color
All material and batting, rotary cutters and mats, and irons and ironing boards are provided.
Please RSVP
so that we can have the room set up for the number of sewing machines we will be expecting to arrive. We have a couple of extra sewing machines if you need to reserve one.
RSVP to Terri Bornholdt
620-242-8818 or [email protected]
Men�??s Fellowship
will meet for breakfast
Saturday, October 12, 7:00 a.m.
Inman Harvest Café
************
4H Sunday
Sunday, October 13
Morning Worship
10:30 a.m.
All members
and families of 4H are welcome
**************
St. Peter�??s UCC
will welcome
special Guest Speaker
Heidi Hawkinson Penny
Sunday, October 13
Morning Worship
The Community Choir
will perform at
Pleasant View Home
Thursday, October 17
6:30 p.m.
Reception will follow performance
**********
Church Council
will meet
Thursday, October 17
7:30 p.m.
************
Kansas Oklahoma Annual Conference
Friday, October 18 and
Saturday, October 19
**************
Fall Congregational Meeting
Sunday, October 20
All teams need to submit a report to be included in the Book of Reports for the Congregational Meeting. Team reports need to be in to the Church Office by Wednesday, October 9.
The Book of Reports will be available
for Sunday, October 13, and October 20.
All members please make plans to attend. Decisions on combining the Special Accounts Funds will be on the agenda.
Dinner for the Congregational Meeting
will be Potluck.
All youth, grades 5 thru 12
Youth Group
Sunday, October 20
Partridge UCC, 4:00 p.m.
Pastor Dennis will provide transportation. Plan to leave about 3:15 p.m. Please RSVP to Pastor Dennis or the Church Office.
**********
Be someone�??s hero, donate blood
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, October 25
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Call 1-800-733-2767 or go to
Redcrossblood.org
to schedule an appointment.
***************
Season of Creation Sunday
Sunday, October 27
Morning Worship
Kairos will be in the Hutchinson Correctional Facility Thursday, October 31 thru Sunday, November 3. A Prayer Vigil sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. You can also help with this ministry with a monetary donation. Please contact Allen Thiessen for more information.
***********
If you have a loved one
that you would like remembered during the
All Saints Day Remembrance
on Sunday, November 3
Morning Worship
please contact the Church Office.
**********
A meal train has been set up for
Theresa and Steve Buller at mealtrain.com/8dr6qn
This website has complete information, instructions, requests, address for delivery and more. There is still a real need for help.
Any questions can be directed to Terri Bornholdt.
***********
Marcelyn Wittorff has been moved to Harvest House at PVH. She is still really struggling.
All cards, thoughts, prayers and other kind gestures have been so appreciated and are still welcome.
Thank you, Carolyn and Larry
October Birthdays
1 Abby Rischel Barnett
2 Janell Harman
Tristian Stevenson
3 Cindy Fay
4 Carmalee Winebrinner
7 Dan Binder
10 Matt Harris
11 Todd Harman
12 Allen Thiessen
13 Ellen Neufeld
14 Drake Stevenson
16 Loren Postier
17 Sophia Stephens
18 Mike McCormick
22 Lois Wright
Karen Thiessen
25 Ashley Bornholdt
Laura Bartels Stevenson
30 Cash Jensen Albers
October Anniversaries
27 Merle and Karen Thiessen
**************
Mark Your Calendars
Coming in November
All Saints Day, Sunday, November 3
Daylight Savings ends Sunday, November 3
Women�??s Fellowship Community Luncheon
Thursday, November 7, 11:00 a.m.
Veteran�??s Day, Monday, November 11
Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28
St Peter�??s United Church of Christ
107 North Pine, P.O. Box 506
Inman, Kansas 67546
620-585-2627
Fax 620-585-2628
Parsonage 620-585-2670
Website: stpetersuccinman.org.webs.com
Church �[email protected]
Pastor Dennis Ureche�[email protected]
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
October 2019
CHURCH STAFF:
Rev. Dennis Ureche, Pastor
Ellen Neufeld, Organist
Beverly Castleberry, Church Secretary
Worship Schedule
Sept. thru May: Sunday School 9:30 AM
Morning Worship 10:30 AM
June thru August: No Sunday School
Morning Worship 9:30 AM
Followed by Brunch
Can you believe it October is here. The year is 75% over and it�??s time to start the rush to 2020. Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here, followed rapidly by Christmas. However, I don�??t want to move things along to quickly so I will focus on October for this month�??s article.
October is a month of change. We lose about 60 minutes of daylight between October 1 and 31, with later sunrises and earlier sunsets. The leaves begin and for the most part complete their color change during the month. Cooler temperatures are also ahead, with the average high temperature dropping 13 degrees during the month and the low temperature dropping 11 degrees.
Finally, at the end of the month our big fall holiday hits, that being Halloween. Shoppers say they will spend an average $86.27, down just slightly from last year�??s record $86.79. That works out to $8.8 billion in total spending, down from last year�??s $9 billion. This year�??s total is expected to be the third-highest in the survey�??s 15-year history, after the record $9.1 billion set in 2017. A total of 172 million people plan to celebrate Halloween�??68 percent of those surveyed�??down from 175 million last year.1 What if we could funnel that amount of money to some of the human needs we have in this country.
Halloween is a holiday that some Christians choose not to celebrate, because of its pagan origins and others because of its dark, ghoulish imagery. However, other Christians choose to participate in the festivities, either through school functions, community events or what has grown in popularity over the past few years at churches, that being trunk or treat. This event has activities at church for the whole family with treat or treating happening in the parking lot or big field with kids moving from car trunk to car trunk, collecting goodies, in a safe and family environment.
Despite the fact that some Christians boycott Halloween, the holiday does have a Christian history. Hallow is the same word for �??holy�?� that we find in the Lord�??s Prayer and e�??en is a contraction of �??evening�?�. The word Halloween itself is a shortened form of �??All Hallows Eve�?�, the day before �??All Saints Day�?�. This holiday, properly understood and celebrated with all of its fun trappings, can be a way for us to deepen our understanding of faith.
Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic tribes of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany. On October 31, the tribes would celebrate the festival of Samhain. During this festival, Celts believed the souls of the dead, including ghosts, goblins, and witches, returned to mingle with the living. In order to scare away the evil spirits, people would wear masks and light bonfires.2
When the Romans conquered the Celts, they added their own touches to the Samhain festival, such as making centerpieces out of apples and nuts for Pomona, the Roman goddess of the orchards. The Romans also bobbed for apples and drank cider, traditions which may sound familiar to you. But where does the Christian aspect of the holiday come into play? In 835, Pope Gregory IV moved the celebration for all the martyrs (later all saints) from May 13 to November 1. The night before became known as All Hallow�??s Eve or �??holy evening.�?� Eventually the name was shortened to the current Halloween. The purpose of these feasts is to remember those who have died. It is a celebration of the �??communion of saints,�?� which reminds us that the church is not bound by space or time.
Continued�?�
Many of the customs we now associate with Halloween are also derived from ancient celebrations. For example, the current custom of going door-to-door to collect treats actually started in Ireland hundreds of years ago. Groups of farmers would go door-to-door collecting food and materials for a village feast and bonfire. Those who gave were promised prosperity; those who did not received threats of bad luck. When an influx of Irish Catholic immigrants came to the United States in the 1800s, the custom of trick-or-treating came with them.3
Does your family carve a pumpkin to place on your porch for Halloween? If so, then you can once again thank the Irish for the tradition. Actually, the custom began with a turnip. People would hollow out the turnips and place lighted candles inside to scare off the evil spirits. When the Irish came to America, they discovered the pumpkin as a larger substitute for the turnip. And so, we now carve pumpkins instead of turnips for Halloween.
So, how does your family celebrate Halloween if at all? Ultimately, Christian participation in Halloween is a matter of conscience before God. Whatever level of Halloween participation you choose, you must honor God by keeping yourself separate from the world and by showing mercy to those who are perishing. Halloween provides the Christian with the opportunity to accomplish both of those things in the gospel of Jesus Christ. It's a message that is holy, set apart from the world; it's a message that is the very mercy of a forgiving God. What better time of the year is there to share such a message than Halloween?
Blessings and peace.
Pastor Dennis
1https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/social-media-influencing-near-record-halloween-spending
2http://www.allaboutgod.com/history-of-halloween-christian-perspective-faq.htm
3http://www.gty.org/resources/articles/A123/christians-and-halloween
Please pray for these people
on their designated day in October
1) Marcelyn Wittorff
2) Lois Wright
3) Kathy Zimmerman
4) Norman Achilles
5) Scott and Connie Achilles
6) Adam and Katie Albers, Cash
7) Phyllis Armstrong
Kara Ayers, Elian Dorantes, Maya
9) Adolyn Bartels
10) Rosetta Bartels
11) Dan and Fay Binder
12) Cody and Ashley Bornholdt
13) James Bornholdt
14) Tim and Terri Bornholdt
15) Steve and Theresa Buller
16) Richard and Beverly Castleberry-John
17) Gary Ely
18) Gene Ely
19) Gladys Erksin
20) Tim and Cindy Fay
21) Norma Friesen
22) Shirley Friesen
23) Todd and Janell Harman-Max, Rachel
24) Matt, Brenna Harris Suttyn, Kru, Mac
25) Gretchen Kimble
26) Phyllis Knackstedt
27) Vicki Lindenberger
28) Mike and Dorothy Luty
29) Mike and Kimba McCormick
30) Randy and Darcel Miles, Aisjha
31) Ellen Neufeld
Virginia Bosworth, Steve and Theresa Buller,
Terry and Karen Fay, William Forehand,
John Glenn, Vicki and Rusty Johnson,
Kandy Keuler, Gretchen Kimble, Danny Parr,
Kairos Prison Ministry, Gene Schierling,
Jim and Sophia Stephens, Jace Ward, Peggy Watts, Marcelyn Wittorff, Abby Rishel-Barnett,
Norma Friesen�??s grand and great grandchildren, Lois Hickey and Family,
**********
Helen Havercroft Family and Friends
Hilda Vogt Family and Friends
Erma Jane Wiens Family and Friends
Verna Lee Penner Family and Friends
Kay Hildebrand Family and Friends
Zona Mary Homeier Family and Friends
************
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for October
October 6 Lam 1;1-6
Habakkuk 1:1-4,2:1-4
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
October 13 Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
2 Kings 5:1-3,7-15c
2 timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
October 20 Jeremiah 31:27-34
Genesis 32:22-31
2 timothy 3:14-4:5
Luke 18:1-8
October 27 Joel 2:23-32
Psalm 84:1-7
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Luke 18:9-14
Women�??s Fellowship
Thursday, October 3
2:00 p.m.
Remember to bring your favorite dessert recipes
to be able to make choices for the
Community Luncheon in November.
************
World Communion Sunday
October 6
************
Neighbors in Need
Special Mission Offering
Sunday, October 6
Neighbors in Need is the UCC�??s annual offering to support ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries.
**************
Inman Museum Open House
Sunday, October 6
1:30p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free will donations
To introduce the theatre premier showing of old photographs and slides that have been digitalized thanks to a grant from the Kansas Humanities Council.
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 6
5:00 p.m.
All animals are welcome to
come and receive a blessing
**************
Inman�??s 3rd Charity Quilting Retreat
Friday, October 11 and
Saturday, October 12
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
St. Peter�??s UCC Fellowship Hall
The goal is to bring together any and all who like to sew for exciting fun and fellowship while sewing as many quilt tops and children�??s quilts as we can. Quilts will go to Mount Hope and Children�??s Mercy Hospitals.
Bring your sewing machine and walking foot
and scissors and thread of a neutral color
All material and batting, rotary cutters and mats, and irons and ironing boards are provided.
Please RSVP
so that we can have the room set up for the number of sewing machines we will be expecting to arrive. We have a couple of extra sewing machines if you need to reserve one.
RSVP to Terri Bornholdt
620-242-8818 or [email protected]
Men�??s Fellowship
will meet for breakfast
Saturday, October 12, 7:00 a.m.
Inman Harvest Café
************
4H Sunday
Sunday, October 13
Morning Worship
10:30 a.m.
All members
and families of 4H are welcome
**************
St. Peter�??s UCC
will welcome
special Guest Speaker
Heidi Hawkinson Penny
Sunday, October 13
Morning Worship
The Community Choir
will perform at
Pleasant View Home
Thursday, October 17
6:30 p.m.
Reception will follow performance
**********
Church Council
will meet
Thursday, October 17
7:30 p.m.
************
Kansas Oklahoma Annual Conference
Friday, October 18 and
Saturday, October 19
**************
Fall Congregational Meeting
Sunday, October 20
All teams need to submit a report to be included in the Book of Reports for the Congregational Meeting. Team reports need to be in to the Church Office by Wednesday, October 9.
The Book of Reports will be available
for Sunday, October 13, and October 20.
All members please make plans to attend. Decisions on combining the Special Accounts Funds will be on the agenda.
Dinner for the Congregational Meeting
will be Potluck.
All youth, grades 5 thru 12
Youth Group
Sunday, October 20
Partridge UCC, 4:00 p.m.
Pastor Dennis will provide transportation. Plan to leave about 3:15 p.m. Please RSVP to Pastor Dennis or the Church Office.
**********
Be someone�??s hero, donate blood
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, October 25
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Call 1-800-733-2767 or go to
Redcrossblood.org
to schedule an appointment.
***************
Season of Creation Sunday
Sunday, October 27
Morning Worship
Kairos will be in the Hutchinson Correctional Facility Thursday, October 31 thru Sunday, November 3. A Prayer Vigil sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. You can also help with this ministry with a monetary donation. Please contact Allen Thiessen for more information.
***********
If you have a loved one
that you would like remembered during the
All Saints Day Remembrance
on Sunday, November 3
Morning Worship
please contact the Church Office.
**********
A meal train has been set up for
Theresa and Steve Buller at mealtrain.com/8dr6qn
This website has complete information, instructions, requests, address for delivery and more. There is still a real need for help.
Any questions can be directed to Terri Bornholdt.
***********
Marcelyn Wittorff has been moved to Harvest House at PVH. She is still really struggling.
All cards, thoughts, prayers and other kind gestures have been so appreciated and are still welcome.
Thank you, Carolyn and Larry
October Birthdays
1 Abby Rischel Barnett
2 Janell Harman
Tristian Stevenson
3 Cindy Fay
4 Carmalee Winebrinner
7 Dan Binder
10 Matt Harris
11 Todd Harman
12 Allen Thiessen
13 Ellen Neufeld
14 Drake Stevenson
16 Loren Postier
17 Sophia Stephens
18 Mike McCormick
22 Lois Wright
Karen Thiessen
25 Ashley Bornholdt
Laura Bartels Stevenson
30 Cash Jensen Albers
October Anniversaries
27 Merle and Karen Thiessen
**************
Mark Your Calendars
Coming in November
All Saints Day, Sunday, November 3
Daylight Savings ends Sunday, November 3
Women�??s Fellowship Community Luncheon
Thursday, November 7, 11:00 a.m.
Veteran�??s Day, Monday, November 11
Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28
St Peter�??s United Church of Christ
107 North Pine, P.O. Box 506
Inman, Kansas 67546
620-585-2627
Fax 620-585-2628
Parsonage 620-585-2670
Website: stpetersuccinman.org.webs.com
Church �[email protected]
Pastor Dennis Ureche�[email protected]
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
October 2019
CHURCH STAFF:
Rev. Dennis Ureche, Pastor
Ellen Neufeld, Organist
Beverly Castleberry, Church Secretary
Worship Schedule
Sept. thru May: Sunday School 9:30 AM
Morning Worship 10:30 AM
June thru August: No Sunday School
Morning Worship 9:30 AM
Followed by Brunch
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