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The Connection
The Newsletter of Shiloh Church, UCC
February 2015
February is Black History Month. Shiloh will hold several special events that commemorate the
contributions of black persons to the development of American
culture. Those contributions have been undeniable and we
remember them.
During the month of February, Shiloh will feature guest speakers at
its Bible@ Boston’s program. Each will highlight a feature of black
culture and contributions here in the Dayton area. We will gather
each Wednesday, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Boston’s Bistro and
Pub, located at the corner of North Main Street (Hwy 48) and
Dogleg Rd (Westbrook) to celebrate the contributions of black
culture. Our presenters will be Bootsie Neal, Margaret Peters and
Terrence Grimes.
Just a note. Bible @ Boston’s will not be held on Wednesday,
February 18. That is Ash Wednesday and Shiloh will hold a special service of worship at 7:00 p.m.
that evening. We are working with Boston’s to schedule an alternative date for the third week of
February, but have not yet been able to come to an arrangement. Watch weekly bulletins, and
Shiloh’s website, www.shiloh.org, for updates.
Then, in March, Shiloh will continue its celebration of the contributions of black culture with a
weekend full of activities. On Saturday, March 7, Shiloh will be open for the public viewing of
displays that represent local, regional and national contributions of black persons to American
culture. These displays will be in the narthex and information gallery. On Sunday, March 8, Shiloh
will welcome Dr. Charles Brown as our guest speaker during the congregation’s 10:25 service of
worship. After worship, we will share a meal together in the church’s “Omega Hall.” At the close of
the meal, we will hold a discussion on race relations, moderated by Mary Tyler, Executive Director
of National Conference for Community Justice, Greater Dayton Area. On Monday, March 9, Shiloh
will welcome local school children, who will view the displays, share a meal together, and present
programs celebrating black history.
The public is invited to any and all of these events, as Shiloh seeks to be an ongoing source of
information, dialogue and sharing around the issues of race relations and social justice. Sign-up
sheets are on the Green Table, located in the church narthex/lobby for those who may be
interested in assisting with any or all of the celebration. Potential participants may contact either
Terry Ogletree or Carl Robinson for more information.
We share the joys, concerns and sympathies within our church.
The following listing of memorial contributions shows those being honored as well as those
who have made gifts that were received prior to January 21, 2015
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CONTRIBUTION-MINISTRIES FUND
In memory of Harold (Bud) Eby
Luella Eby
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL MISSION PROJECT
In honor of Pat and Aaron Sheaffer
Megan and Randy Kreill
W hen a fam ily m em ber or friend w ithin the congregation is ill or in need of assistance,
please call the church office and notify us of that need.
2/1
2/8
2/15
2/22
Honored Citizens for
February
Marcella Peterson
Jane Pingle
Dick Peacock
Barbara Pierce
Health Concerns
Ron Hajarian, Shirley Lee, Doug Farinet, Carol
Ryland, Barbara Davis, Roger Cox, Kay LaBreck,
Lori Stevenson, Carol Billips, Betty Karns,
Debbie Fisher, Nick and Doris Kallas.
Sympathy
Dorothy Patton.
FEBRUARY ACTIONEERS
This month our Actioneers are a couple who give so much to the life and ministry
of Shiloh Church. They are Kim and Gary Wachter. Let me first start with Kim, who
lends her time to bringing together a group of ladies twice a month for the Knitters
and Crocheters. This group has consistently grown in the last couple of years, and
so much fun is had by this group. Kim also lends considerable time every year in
helping with the Front Porch Ministry with cooking and greeting those in the
community during the Farmers Market. Gary also lends his time to the Front Porch.
Gary recently has spent numerous hours helping John Rabius building and tearing down and
building again…… the scaffolding that had to be constructed many times during the lighting
project. This is very difficult and Gary spent many hours helping in this project. He also lends his
time on Sundays helping with the media ministry for worship. Both Kim and Gary give so much of
their time and talent to the ministry here at Shiloh, and we are blessed to have this couple give of
themselves so much. Thanks to Kim and Gary for Living the Word, by Serving the World.
Day of Caring Pancake Brunch
Shiloh Church will be a site for the annual Day of Caring Pancake Brunch again this year. The
event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, in Omega Hall, from 9 AM until 1 PM. Tickets are $6 for
adults and $4 for seniors over 60 and children under 12. Tickets will be sold in the Narthex on
Sunday mornings in Feb. and at the door on Feb. 22. All monies from ticket sales will benefit the
hungry and homeless in our community. The menu for the Brunch will be Bob Evans sausage,
golden pancakes, applesauce, coffee, orange juice, and milk.
Please plan now to attend. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to the church service on
Sunday, Feb. 22, and then to the Brunch following the service. If you cannot attend, please
consider a donation to the Day of Caring. In the past 9 years of hosting the Pancake Brunch we
have contributed a total of $10,110. This year we would like to exceed our goal of $1500. If you
would like to volunteer to help with the Brunch, please contact Patti Hines or any member of the
Missions Committee.
Be on the lookout for .........
Dayton Dragons
Suite Raffle for game day Friday May 8
Raffle Tickets will be going on sale soon
Youth Calendar
February
February 1- (Souper Bowl, shopping at Krogers taking food to
Northmont FISH)
February 8- Youth Planning
February 15- Youth Gathering (Lenten Study)
February 22- Youth Bowling (TBA)
March
March
March
March
March
March
1- Youth Gathering (Lenten Study)
8- Youth Gathering (Black History Celebration)
15- Youth Gathering (Sanctuary Clean-up)
22- Youth Gathering (Lenten Study)
29- Morning Easter Bunny Breakfast
Winter is upon us and our youth. For all of our youth they
have all headed back to school from winter break. Our focus
over the next few months will be to share some of our time
with the youth outdoors, having discussions and spiritual
development occur. Their secondary focus also over the next
several months will be in mentoring and fun activities with
some of our younger youth who will be coming up in the program in the next several years. We
encourage all youth to participate in these activities and continue to use their time, talent and
treasure in creating God’s kingdom. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please
email me at [email protected]
Youth Bells and/or Choir starts at 4:30 pm every Sunday with our Youth Gathering to
follow after. We encourage all youth to participate each week in these activities so
that we may nurture one another in their spiritual development and faith journey.
May we be enriched and empowered by the spirit to give thanks for the many blessings of our
youth in this world.
God Bless
Pastor Jay
AGENDA FOR SEMINAR ON
TALKING ABOUT DYING WON’T KILL YOU
3-4-15: Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail. Attorney Judy LaMusga specializes in helping
individuals leave a “Legacy of Love” for their family. Find out how advanced directives and
Medicaid can be part of your estate planning process.
3-11-15: The Conversation. Not sure how to convey your final wishes to your family? Lisa
Balster, a social worker at Hospice of Dayton, will discuss how to broach this difficult conversation
to insure that you communicate your wishes to your loved ones. She will also discuss The Reason
of our Mortality.
3-18-15: Housing Choices and Support Services. Mary Ann Stemley, a certified hospice/palliative
care registered nurse, will discuss the multiple pros/cons of caring for a loved one in your home or
deciding on one of the several other available choices, and how to decide which is the best choice
for both you and your loved one.
3-25-15: Compassionate Care: A New Paradigm for Medical Models. Dr. Cleanne Cass, a
palliative hospice care physician, will discuss end-of-life choices available within the hospital, guide
you in how to get the care you want and the difference among palliative, compassionate and
hospice care.
4-1-15: Let’s Put Fun in Funeral. TR Routsong, a local funeral director talks about how planning
your funeral can be an important part of your end-of- life transition. He will provide useful
information on how Veterans’ benefits can impact funeral planning and also explain the need and
difference among tissue, organ and body donation.
WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
2014 Annual Report
We are a group of women of Shiloh Church U.C.C., who meet every Tuesday morning (weather
permitting) at 8:15, at Burkey’s Restaurant. All women of Shiloh are welcome for about an hour of
friendship and fellowship. We collect $1.00 from each person each time, and following is a report
of how we spent that money in 2014:
01/14 – Birthday Breakfast for Dick VanTine
$ 3.00
04/08 – GSH employee who was fire victim
100.00
05/12 – Lighting Fund
100.00
06/03 – Alzheimer’s Foundation
50.00
07/08 – 10 Forever Stamps
4.60
08/12 – Golf Outing
50.00
10/21 – 10 Forever Stamps
4.60
12/01 – USO for Phone Cards for Troops
100.00
12/16 – Christmas for Doug, Server at Burkey’s
20.00
Total giving for 2014 was $432.20.
The balance in our treasury as of 12/31/14 was $4.00.
As you can see, our small (our numbers range between 2 and 12) group is “Living the Word by
Serving the World”. --Marilyn Schmidt
FROM YOUR BUSINESS MANAGER
Kroger Rebates
Last year, Shiloh Church received $1,733.91 in rebates from Krogers. It is absolutely the easiest
way you can further Shiloh’s ministries. There is no cost to you nor do you need to have a credit
card to participate in their program. It’s free money, just waiting for us to take advantage of their
program! You simply show your loyalty card (or you can use your telephone number if you forgot
your card), the same card you show to take advantage of weekly specials. To make sure you are
currently enrolled, the next time you shop at Krogers, look at the bottom of your receipt. If you
are enrolled, it will state that you are participating in the Shiloh Church rebate program. If you are
not currently participating, see Pastor Jay for assistance to enroll in their program. Did I mention,
it’s free money, just waiting for us to pick it up??
Ministries and Missions Contributions
On your offering envelopes, please be sure to designate what portion of your contribution is for
Ministries and what part is for Missions. If you do not wish to write it on your envelope, write it in
the corner memo line of your check or enclose a little note.
Contribution Statements
Your 2014 Contribution Statements have been placed in your family mailbox at the church or have
been placed in the US Mail to you. If you have not received yours, or when tax time rolls around
and you cannot locate it, a duplicate can be easily prepared and even emailed to you. Just let me
know!
Judy Peck, Business Manager
jpeck@shiloh org
Family Bingo
Come join us......
Saturday, February 21 Omega Hall 2-4 pm
Bring a white elephant item to be used as prizes for Bingo. White elephant items might be: candy,
candles, post-its, coffee mug, puzzle book, re-gifts, etc...
The cost is 2.00 which will include 2 bingo cards to play on, snacks & drinks.
Sponsored by the Fun Raising Team
Janet Ferguson, Patty Farinet, Lisa Neff, Roger Smith & Dawn McMillen
The Fantastics in 2015
The Funtastics have planned a terrific schedule of events for this year! Please keep the following
list so that you can include these activities in your calendar. Remember that the Funtastics
program is for EVERYONE, not a particular age group. If you would like to be called about each
upcoming event and are not presently on the Funtastics calling list, please contact Patti Hines.
There is a coordinator for each activity. You may contact that person for further information.
FUNTASTICS members are invited to attend Dayton Opera's DEAD MAN WALKING on Sunday,
March 1, at 3 PM at the Schuster Center. Don't think opera, it's much more than that!! It is a
locally written opera that reflects the gripping series of events inspiring Sister Helen Prejean's book
of the same name. Sister is an internationally known death penalty activist who continues to
speak raising awareness about the death penalty and counseling death row prisoners. Before it
was an opera, it was a bestselling book then a movie, showing the real-life spiritual journey
involving a Catholic nun, a murderer on death row, the victims of his unthinkable actions, and
society at large. It explores the complex issues of faith and reason without giving you a bias on
the issue.
Tickets are $43 apiece, BY FEBRUARY 15. Send me a check payable to me to the address
below BY FEBRUARY 15, so I can order the block of tickets enabling us all to sit together. After the
show, we can walk across the street to have dinner or snacks (your choice) at the Uno's
Restaurant (one of the few nearby restaurants open on Sundays).
You will receive no phone call from our usual callers. This is your main notice.
Please note: If you'd like some background info on this issue, you may attend the UD Speaker
Series featuring Sister Helen Prejean on Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 PM, at UD's RECPLEX (athletic
center). Or you may visit the Dayton Art Institute from Feb. 21 to April 12 to see artist Julie
Green's THE LAST SUPPER: 550 PLATES ILLUSTRATING FINAL MEALS OF U.S. DEATH ROW
INMATES. Go to www.go.udayton.edu/speakerseries to find out more.
Keystone Club Meeting
Sunday, February 8
The Keystone Club meeting on February 8 will feature Wayne Hobbs, one of the best steel guitar
players anywhere. He’s a long-time favorite of the Keystone Club. He has played for musical greats
Jerry Lee Lewis, Don Ho and Marty Robbins to name a few. He has also appeared on the Grand
Ole Opry stage as well as TV appearances on the “Andy Williams Show”, “Austin City Limits” and
“Hee Haw”. Don’t miss your chance to hear this popular artist playing the traditional country
sound.
Meet and greet starts at 4:40 p.m., 5 p.m. carry-in dinner and the program at 6 p.m. Cost is $4
per person. If you are not a member of Keystone Club and would like to attend theprogram,
please call Shirley or Carl Bomboy (836-7257) for reservations by Thursday, February 5.
The Women’s Board is HAMMIN’ IT UP again.
It’s time to place your orders for delicious ham loaves. This year we are designating our profit to
the specific project of purchasing a new convection oven for the kitchen, AND for those who can’t
eat ham, we are asking for donations towards the oven. Order enough to freeze and have lastminute meals ready for months. Stop by the table in the narthex to place your order or call Becky
Cyphers at 572-6429 no later than February 25. Ham Loaves will be available for pickup on
Sunday, March 1.
KEEPING THE HOUSE OF BREAD WARM
Thanks to all of you who remembered the House of Bread's need for outdoor clothing at
Christmas-time!
We delivered the following and will make another trip after the holidays:
9 blankets
7 hats
12 hat/glove sets
3 hat/scarf sets
23 pairs of mittens
29 scarves
121 pairs of sox
Thanks from the Missions Committee
PAPER RECYCLING IS BACK!!
We want to thank all of you for starting to bring your recycling back to Shiloh. Start bringing in
your papers, magazines, and catalogs. This new company is strongly urging us and we want to
share with you not to put any CARDBOARD in the bin. Cereal boxes are ok, but not any heavy
cardboard. We hope to get information in the future from this company so we can see how much
we are collecting each month. We encourage you to share with other friends and community to
bring their paper recycling here to Shiloh. There is a small rebate that we receive per ton for our
recycling. These funds will go to our great youth here at Shiloh. If you have any questions about
what can go in the bin, please contact Pastor Jay.
Regretfully, our source for accepting the unused medicine bottles and bottle caps has discontinued
accepting them. I am still hoping to find another source but for the present time, please do not
contribute any more. Recycling is critical so I will keep looking for a place that will accept the
bottles and caps and let you know if the search is successful. You have been steady supporters of
this project. Thank you! Betsy Clapp.
You Are Invited to Celebrate
Black American Contributions to the Family of God
February and Beyond – 2015
~~ Sponsored by ~~
Shiloh Church – United Church of Christ
5300 Philadelphia Drive and Main Street
Rev. Carl Robinson, Senior Pastor
Note: Two Sites for the Celebrations:
Boston’s Bistro – 7500 North Main Street
Wednesday, February 4, at 6 p.m. – Idotha “Bootsie” Neal doing a dramatic presentation on Great
Inventions by Black persons
Wednesday, February 11, at 6 p.m. – Margaret Peters presenting Black Americans who have
helped to establish Dayton
Thursday, February 19, at 6 p.m. – Terry Grimes teaching about Spirituals and Gospel Music
Shiloh Church U.C.C. – 5300 Philadelphia Drive
Saturday, March 7, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Historical Exhibit
Sunday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Charles Brown, Retired Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church.
Special Music: Percy Jones, Pianist; Angela Gorman, Lyric Soprano.
Shiloh Sanctuary Choir. Praise Dancing by Vessels of Honor.
Exhibit and Free Dinner Feast with Dialogue on Race Relations – Moderator: Mary Tyler, Executive
Director for National Conference for Community and Justice of Greater Dayton.
Monday, March 9, Area School Students and Community offered Free Lunch and Program by
Students.
All are Welcome!
Thank-you Acknowledgements to Several Local Citizens
Terry Ogletree (937)274-8252
Jo Anne Orihood
Events Co-chairs
February 1:
Texts
Topic
Theme
February 8:
Texts
Topic
Theme
February 15:
Texts
Topic
Theme
February 18:
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
I Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28
“What Is This?”
An unwelcome change has come.
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
I Corinthians 9:18-23
Mark 1:29-39
“Let Us Move On”
Jesus’ ministry is on the move.
Transfiguration Sunday
II Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
“Unveiled”
Now we see fully.
Ash Wednesday
Texts II Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Topic
“Failing to Do for”
Theme
Be reconciled to God.
February 22:
Texts
Topic
Theme
First Sunday in Lent
I Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15
“Here Comes God’s Kingdom”
To bring you to God
Shirley Foreman 02/01
Linda Thiele 02/01
Anita Hake 02/02
Teresa Pur Hall 02/02
Roni Sedor 02/02
Orville Freeman 02/03
Annabelle Glanton 02/03
Elaine Johnson 02/03
Lori Rieker 02/03
Matthew Jergens 02/04
Rosemary Keefe 02/04
William Ganger 02/05
Casey Robinson 02/05
Lorna Weeks 02/05
Marcia Gilleland 02/06
Carol Oldham 02/06
Andrew Smock 02/06
Donna Knab 02/07
Mary Van Tine 02/09
Mallory Woods 02/09
Lisa Maxwell 02/10
Kathleen Glover 02/11
Douglas Harlow 02/11
Sharon Lundstrom 02/12
Abigail Rapp 02/13
Terrence Bradley 02/14
Timothy Klagge 02/15
Brad Harvey 02/16
Carma Young Dougherty 02/17
E. Eileen Michael 02/17
Sebrinia Engle 02/18
William Kingery 02/18
Doris Murph 02/18
Lisa Rice 02/18
Norma Timmerman 02/18
Zoe Hittner 02/20
Jennie Eisnaugle 02/22
Jill Jones 02/23
William Love, Jr. 02/24
Kim Wachter 02/24
Keith Aukerman 02/25
Thomas Eyer 02/25
Molly Skinner 02/25
Caryl Hayes 02/26
Nancy Shroyer 02/27
Kids Institute meets Monday - Friday
from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
February 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1 SOUPER BOWL
2
3
4
5
8:30 Prayer Service
9am Nursery Care begins
10:25a Liturgical
Worship
11:30a Y outh Souper
Bow l
1p Christ Eternal
K ingdom M inistries
4p Discovery Time
Rehearsal
5p Discovery Time
7p FunRaising Team
6:30a Men’s Prayer
Breakfast –Perkins
8:30a Women’s Prayer
Breakfast—Burkey’s
1:30p Clergy of P ractice
6:00p Quilters-MURR
7p M usica Rehearsal
7p M eadow s of Catalpa
7p Christ Eternal
K ingdom M inistries
7p Bible Study
7:30p Voices in Bronze
9a Shiloh Quilters-MURR
10a Staff Meeting-SCR
6p Bible @ Boston’s
6:30p Knitters and
Crocheters
7:30p DT Rehearsal—Choir
Room
10a Bible Study
7:00p Ensemble Rehearsal
7:30p Sanctuary Choir
Rehearsal
8
9
10
11
12
6:30a Men’s Prayer
Breakfast –Perkins
8:30a Women’s Prayer
Breakfast—Burkey’s
9:30a W om en’s Board
6:00p Quilters-MURR
7p Christ Eternal
K ingdom M inistries
7p Bible Study
7:30p Voices in Bronze
9a Shiloh Quilters-MURR
10a Staff Meeting-SCR
6p Bible @ Boston’s
6:30p Farm ers M arket
P otluck
7p Grow th M eeting
10a Bible Study
7:00p Ensemble Rehearsal
7:30p Sanctuary Choir
Rehearsal
8:30 Prayer Service
9am Nursery Care begins
10:25a Liturgical Worship
1p Christ Eternal
K ingdom M inistries
3p M usica Concert
4:30p Youth Bells/Choir
5p Youth Gathering
5p K eystone Club
6p Discovery Time
Rehearsal
7p Discovery Time
Fri
6
Sat
7
3p M usica Concert
13
14
20
21
15 Fellowship
16 OFFICE
17
18
19
Sunday
CLOSED
6:30a Men’s Prayer
Breakfast –Perkins
8:30a Women’s Prayer
Breakfast—Burkey’s
6:00p Quilters-MURR
7p Christ Eternal
K ingdom M inistries
7p Bible Study
7:30p Voices in Bronze
9a Shiloh Quilters-MURR
10a Staff Meeting-SCR
7p Ash W ednesday
Service
10a Bible Study
6p Bible @ Boston’s
7:00p Ensemble Rehearsal
7:30p Sanctuary Choir
Rehearsal
23
24
25
26
27
28
6:30a Men’s Prayer
Breakfast –Perkins
8:30a Women’s Prayer
Breakfast—Burkey’s
6:00p Quilters-MURR
7p Christ Eternal
K ingdom M inistries
7p Bible Study
7:30p Voices in Bronze
9a Shiloh Quilters-MURR
10a Staff Meeting-SCR
12n Staff Luncheon
10a Bible Study
7:00p Ensemble Rehearsal
7:30p Sanctuary Choir
Rehearsal
9-11a Ham Loaves
Sauce
10a M CRT
8:30a Ham Loaves
4-6p CE Fam ily Gam e
N ight
8:30 Prayer Service
9am Nursery Care begins
10:25a Liturgical Worship
11:30a Fellow ship Lunch
11:30a Congregational
Meeting
12:15p Com m ittees M eet
1p Christ Eternal K ingdom
M inistries
1:30p Council M eets
4:30p Youth Bells/Choir
5p Youth Gathering
6p Discovery Time Rehearsal
7p Discovery Time
22 Day of Caring
8:30 Prayer Service
9am Nursery Care begins
9:15a Day of Caring
10:25a Liturgical Worship
1p Christ Eternal
K ingdom M inistries
4:30p Youth Bells/Choir
5p Youth Gathering
6p Discovery Time
Rehearsal
7p Discovery Time
9a P roperty W orkday
2-4p Shiloh W hite
Elephant Bingo