News and Events for November 2019
Worship Service Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 AM.
Vine Vendor and Craft Fair, Saturday, November 2nd. Come to the Fair from 9:00 to 3:00! Purchase tickets for great raffle prizes and Bountiful Baskets – still only $1 each or 6 for $5! Enjoy the professional vendors, our Vine merchandise tables, and a tasty breakfast and lunch. Bring your friends and family! Check your recipes and see what you might be able to bring to fill the tables – pies and breads are all popular. Canned goods and crafts are very appreciated. You can bring your items to church on Friday, November 1 from noon to 7:00 p.m. With your continued support, we will have another successful event!
Rose Schaefer’s 100th Birthday Celebration Please join her for an Open House on Sunday, November 3rd from 2:00-4:00 PM at The Legacy at 56th and Pioneers Boulevard.
Official Call to the November 10, 2019 Congregational Meeting
Provisional Budget Meeting and Election of Officers
All voting members of Vine Congregational United Church of Christ are hereby called to the Annual Provisional Budget Meeting and Election of Officers at 11:30 am in Fellowship Hall immediately following the worship service on Sunday, November 10, 2019, to consider and act upon the following agenda items:
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Approval of minutes of the February 3, 2019, congregational meeting
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Election of officers, Council members, and delegates for 2020
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Provisional approval of the 2020 Expense Budget
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Provisional approval of the 2020 Missions Budget
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Approval of the report of the Biennial Membership Review Committee
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Other business appropriate to come before the meeting
The bylaws allow for absentee voting by those unable to be present at the meeting. To request an absentee ballot, write to Moderator, Vine Congregational UCC, 1800 Twin Ridge Road, Lincoln, NE 68506, or email vinechurch.ucc@gmail.com or phone the church office at 402-483-4781. The request must be received in the church office no later than 5 business days prior to the meeting. Note that if an agenda item is amended at the meeting, then the vote on the mail-in ballot for that item would not be counted. (Bylaws of Vine Congregational, United Church of Christ, Inc., Article III, #2)
Happy Birthday, Pastor Renae! She turns the big 55 on Monday, November 11th.
Friendly Fellowship Please join us on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30 PM sharp. Bring a main dish to share. Dessert provided. Note: Friendly Fellowship is open to all Vine Members as a social group which meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Serve those who are hungry at Peoples City Mission on Thursday, November 14th. Meet there at 4:30 PM. Note: Vine Congregation Members serve dinner at People’s City Mission every 2nd Thursday of the month. Sign up in Fellowship hall or contact Chuck Fast.
Inaugural Event Pastor Renae is invited to attend the November 14th Temple Israel inaugural event for Rabbi Sidney and Jane Brooks. Thanks to Pastor Renae for representing Vine UCC at this important occasion.
Deadline for the December 2019 Newsletter will be Friday, November 15th at noon. The deadline is always the 3rd Friday of the month.
Children’s Bibles – Gifts to 3-year olds during worship service on Sunday, November 17th.
Evening Discussion Group will meet Monday, November 18th at 7 pm at the home of Laura Williams. Laura will also lead the lesson. All women are invited for discussion and fellowship.
Men’s Breakfast— This month’s Men’s Breakfast meets Tuesday, November 19th at 7:30 AM at Stauffers (5600 S 48th St.). Note: Men’s Breakfast meets same time and place every third Tuesday of the month.
Building Homes in Guatemala Our Vine Church Mission Team until November 2nd. They are building homes for two families. Pastor will be learning about the culture, religion, and rituals as part of her Continuing Education during this mission trip. We look forward to learning from her experience.
Friendly Fire Pastor Renae is scheduled to speak on a radio program called Friendly Fire with Stu Kerns. The radio broadcast will be taped on November 27th and aired on Saturday, November 30th at 7:00 AM on 1400 KLIN-AM Radio.
Christmas Poinsettias
You are invited to order poinsettias in memory of, or in honor of, loved ones for use in our sanctuary Dec. 1st through Christmas Eve worship, Dec. 24th. A list of those honored will be included in our December 1st worship bulletin and our Christmas Eve bulletin. Please order your Christmas Poinsettias by Nov. 17th. We cannot accept late orders, so PLEASE be sure your order and payment is received by the church by that deadline. Additional order forms will be available in the Narthex at the Ushers' stand. Orders with payment (checks to "Vine Church") may be turned in to the church office in the box marked "Poinsettia Orders". You may take your poinsettias home with you after the Christmas Eve service. You may also choose instead to gift one or more of your red poinsettia(s) to our homebound church members, in which case the plant(s) will be delivered right away for enjoyment throughout the Advent season. [Note: If you wish to give a poinsettia to a specific homebound church member, please talk to Pastor Renae so we do not end up with duplicates. Thank you.] Thirdly, if you would like for your poinsettia to remain in the sanctuary after Christmas, you may designate that option.
Christmas Family Craft Night Come join us on Wednesday December 4th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the fellowship hall. We will be making Christmas crafts and have a snack. Signup sheet will be out in November. If you have questions, please see Anica Brown or Jennie Ress. Hope to see you there.
SCRIP: Honestly, it’s not for everyone……
Unless you eat or drink from time to time, or shop for various life necessities, SCRIP might not be for you. Or if you don’t enjoy the fast, convenient, no signature, no credential check-out using a gift card, SCRIP may hold no appeal.
But if I you think SCRIP would be helpful as you start to plan your holidays, remember we stock cards for grocery shopping options for Thanksgiving dinner, and we can place special orders for you from many more vendors than are listed on our order form for holiday gifts. We have options for smaller denomination cards for teacher and hostess gifts. Just ask – we are happy to help! ~The SCRIP Committee
Christian Education
DiVine Children’s Sunday School meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:20 AM downstairs. Children from ages 4 through 7th grade are welcome to join us!
Vine Youth Group meets every Sunday 9:30-10:20 AM in the youth room. Led by Pastor Renae. For ages 8th grade – Senior in High School.
Adult Sunday School meets every Sunday 9:30 – 10:20 AM in the New Hope Chapel. Please join us for classes led by Barry Hemmerling on resolutions held at the General Synod of the United Church of Christ.
Sermon Themes for November
November 3 — Zacchaeus
November 10 — Guatemala Mission & Education
November 17 — Abundance
November 24 — Thanksgiving
Church Nursery is for children age 0 – preschool. Parents are welcome to use the nursery if you wish, but we encourage children and babies to stay in worship with their parents.
Readers for November
November 3 — Aleyna Cuttlers
November 10 — Brady Anderson
November 17 — Mason Rix
November 24 — Sage Honda
November Greeters
November 3 — Linda Stephen
November 10 — Doug & Kristi Turner
November 17 — Rick Williams
November 24 — Jean Jordan
Dishwashers for November
November 3 — Paul & Joan Humphrey
November 10 — Wade Remmenga
November 17 — Russ & Judy Workman
November 24 — Paul & Cheryl Svoboda
Fellowship Hour for November
November 3 — Vine Craft Fair Ministry Team
November 10 — Ken & Etta Kokes
November 17 — Carol Rystrom & Susan Emanuel
November 24 — Jean & Jerry Jordan
Ushers— Ivan Lichty, Lanny Goering, Jeff Brown, Haney Milstead. Substitute Ushers: Barry Hemmerling, Dan Wright, Mark Jeter, Kevin Tjeerdsma, Terry Nestroyl, Corey Webster, Steve Martin.
Weddings
Rev. Dr. Renae Koehler will be officiating the wedding of Jennifer Albrecht and Matt Weisbrod on Saturday, November 30th at Vine Church. Congratulations!
From the Vine Foundation…Please consider joining the members and friends of Vine Church who have gifted or established estate plans to benefit the Vine Foundation. Your gift and/or bequest will help fund the long-range ministry and mission work of Vine Church. Be sure make out your check to the Vine Foundation or Vine Congregational UCC Foundation and indicate in the memo field of your check which of the six Foundation Funds you wish your gift and/or bequest to be directed:
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General Endowment Fund (mission, program, and leadership at Vine)
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Rasche Myers Outreach Fund (ministry in the community)
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Margaret Myers Fund (annual proceeds to Vine’s Church Council)
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Capital Improvement Fund (for Vine Church’s building and grounds)
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Youth Fund (ministry to and for Vine’s youth)
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Music Fund (support for Vine’s various music programs)
Should you have any questions or wish to discuss directing a gift to the Vine Foundation through estate planning please talk with any member of the Foundation Board of Directors: Cathy Anderson, Bruce Baker, Wendy Fast, Jim King, or Beckee Moreland. Thank you for your continued support of the Vine Foundation.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS!!!
1 – Mark Beatty
1 – Pam Cuttlers
1 – Rose Schaefer
1 – Jeremiah Sykes
4 – Max Breed
5 – Karen Lichty
6 – Traci Elbracht
7 – Corey Lachance
8 – Gregg Kuenning
11 – Rev. Dr. Renae Koehler
12 – Justin Baxter
13 – Sam Robb
13 – Jayde Knox
13 – Mat Myers
14 – Madelynne Cutsor
15 – Evelyn Nelson
15 – Charlotte Anne Flodman
16 – John Bender
19 - Josiah Fredrick Lowery
21 – Doug Turner
21 – Tina Tyler
25 – Hailey Jo McAuliff
29 – Jennie Ress
29 – Sydney Kuenning
Church Business
Church Council meeting has been changed. The council will meet on Monday, November 4th at 7:00 PM. Please let us know if you have an idea or ministry that you would like to start at Vine. We are always here for serve the church! Vine Council Members: Moderator, Joan Humprhrey; Moderator-elect, Rick Heiliger; Jean Jordan; Pat Criger; Joan Humphrey; Wade Remmenga; Cathy Anderson; Karen Hemmerling; Chandra Gross; Dick Roberts; and Paul Svoboda. Mark Jeter – Treasurer. Nancy Goering – Membership Clerk.
Church Council Minutes— Be sure to stop by and read the full copy of the Monthly Council Minutes on the bulletin board in the Fellowship hall.
Pastor’s Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday - Pastor does visits and works from her church office.
Tuesday - Pastor works from her home office.
Thursday and Saturday - are Pastor’s days off; Please honor her time off, so that she can rest and renew.
Sunday – Pastor is teaching and leading us in Worship.
For visits with the Pastor, you are welcome to drop in at the church office, but it is preferred if you email or call ahead for an appointment. Email: RenaeK7@gmail.com Pastor’s cell phone: 402-867-4044
Office Manager Hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM-1 PM. Have a need? You can contact Mindy Rix by email at vinechurch.ucc@gmail.com or by phone, at the church, at 402-483-4781.
We are a 5-for-5 Congregation! That means we give to all 5 of the United Church of Christ’s special missions (Neighbors In Need, One Great Hour of Sharing, Strengthen the Church, The Christmas Fund, and Our Churches Wider Mission).
Vine Mission Statement: Vine Congregational, United Church of Christ, rooted in the soil of Christian belief, is an open and affirming community of believers that provides care, support, and encouragement to individuals and families as they bear witness to their faith within and beyond the local church.
Our religion is over 2000 years old, but our thinking is not. Vine is an Open- Minded Church with Extravagant Welcome.