February 20, 2013

The purpose of our meeting today: Our new Constitution and Bylaws committee had asked those of the congregation who want to participate in this Holy endeavor to come during our first thirty minutes of each meeting to share their ideas.  

Julia Gaines opened the meeting with prayer.

 Today there are two main questions we need to talk about:

1. 1.    Pleasant Grove Union Church, who are we?    

We are a church:

• ·        that loves God,
• ·        that loves the community,
• ·        that wants to serve the community, and
• ·        that represent all historical Christian denominations.  (We feel our forefathers believed this when they organized this church and we believe it up to the present time.)

    2.  Pleasant Grove Union Church, how are we church?

         We are: 

• ·        one body of believers, with
• ·        different denominations, sharing
• ·        the same basic beliefs with blended differences, and having
• ·        different forms and traditions that are also blended.

 Some members of the congregation brought snacks and drinks for us to enjoy, so we were very informal in this part of the meeting. 

 After thirty minutes, the committee excused itself to begin work in closed session. 

Note: During the closed session we began to look at different Union Church’s Constitutions and Bylaws, starting work on what needs to be done to draft our own. 

We will meet again next Wednesday at 4 for the same process as we followed today.  We welcome input from the congregation.   Please join us!

Pastor Ray will hold a prayer meeting at 11am on Wednesday morning, which will be followed by a light lunch of soup and cornbread.  Please come and join us in prayer, and if you would like to please bring a salad, desert, or drink.  We look forward to seeing you there!

On Sunday, the congregation elected a committee to work on our new constitution and bylaws at a called meeting after the worship service.  The committee will have their first of six meetings on Wednesday, February 20, beginning at 4pm.  The first thirty minutes of the meeting will be open for congregational discussion of the topic they will be working on that day before they adjourn to a closed worksession at 4:30 pm.  Please come and be a part of the excitement and joy!

There will be no Sunday School this morning.  We will begin today with worship at 11:00. Please make every effort to be safe.

Congregational Conversations.  Our next meeting to elect the Constitution and Bylaws Committee will be on Feb. 17, 2013, directly after the worship service (for approximately 10 minutes).

Bible Readings for the Week: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13

After going out and driving the roads in our area, it appears that they are clear and safe.  If you are unsure about your situation or need assistance getting to church, please call Pastor Dianne on her house or cell phone. If you know of someone that needs a phone call about this, please help us all by calling them. We look forward to seeing you at the regular times today for worship services, which include Sunday School, Worship, Lunch and Congregational Conversation.  Blessings! Pastor Dianne

CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER:  Join with us for our  Thaw Out January Family Fun Night  on Friday January 25th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm.Even if you can’t stay the whole time come enjoy a “Winter Picnic” (Hot Dog Supper). We’ll eat at 5:30.

Our next Congregational Conversation with our facilitator Rev. Corbin will be on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 1:00 o’clock.  Please bring a light pot luck lunch as we share fellowship between worship and the meeting.

Bible Readings for the Week: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11

Fifth Sunday Lunch will be in the downstairs fellowship hall following the 11 am worship service.  Everyone is invited and welcome to come and eat!

 Bible Readings for the Week:1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26, Psalm 148, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:41-52

Sunday, December 16, 2012

11:00 AM Worship Service

A time of contemplation, prayer, and music

December 24, 2012

6:00 pm

A Communion service of anticipation and love