The Observer
The monthly newsletter of
CARONDELET UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST
7423 Michigan Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63111
314-353-0607
Website: carondeletucc.org
E-mail: carondeletucc@sbcglobal.net
Sunday School – 9:00 a.m.
Worship – Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
Reverend Brad Urban, Pastor
Reverend Michael Tooley, Minister of
Music
Donna Eime, Church Secretary &
Observer Editor
Office Hours:
Monday – Wednesday,
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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ANNIVERSARY
TURKEY DINNER
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, NOON
Carondelet members and their immediate
families are invited to join in our
146th anniversary celebration.
Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, dressing,
gravy and drinks will be provided.
Please sign up for side dishes, salads,
and desserts to share.
There will also be a sign-up sheet for
workers to help on Saturday & Sunday.
A free will offering will be received.
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS:
November 1
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A word from the Pastor
In the past few weeks, it’s been a little messier around
here than it has been in a little while. A part of the building is
being demolished to create the space for the new elevator,
and the dust is flying and it can get a lot noisier around here
these days. Thanks for your patience through these transition
days, and, of course, we’ll do our best to keep you in the loop
as things are unfolding.
The construction work is a good reminder that when we
move forward, sometimes that demands that we knock some
things down to build new things in place or that we turn over
some earth to prepare the ground for what is to come. In the
cosmic arrangement of events and circumstances, it seems to
me really appropriate that all of this construction hubbub is
happening now at this time of the year. Autumn life around us
everyday reminds us of change in the turning over of new
leaves; the church year is coming to an end and the new life
of a new year will soon begin; and our congregation
celebrates its 146th anniversary of Christian ministry on
November 8.
I really hope you’re able to be a part of the day on the
anniversary Sunday, November 8. We will share a great meal
and table fellowship after worship, and that will be delightful.
I hope you’ll also plan to be in worship that Sunday as we’ll
start an end-of-the-church-year series of sermons and
worship experiences that I’ll call, “Turning It Over.” We’ll let
our hearts marinate over scriptural and life examples of how
people have found new purpose and direction in identifying
God’s call in their life and devoting their hearts to God’s
purpose, and we’ll see how God can always take any situation
and bring redemption and hope through it.
Hope that you’re able to be with us those last three
weeks of November and I’m thankful for the way God is
always turning something over in your life to prepare you for
new ways of sharing the good news of Jesus’ love.
Peace,
Brad
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146th Anniversary Worship Service
Sunday, November 8th, 9:00 a.m.
A Thanksgiving Prayer
Oh, God, when I have food,
help me to remember the hungry;
When I have work, help me
to remember the jobless;
When I have a warm home,
help me to remember the homeless;
When I am without pain,
help me to remember those who suffer;
And remembering, help me
to destroy my complacency
and bestir my compassion.
Make me concerned enough
to help, by word and deed,
those who cry out
for what we take for granted.
-- Samuel F. Pugh
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Excerpts from the
October 2015 Council Meeting Minutes
President Kurt Siegel called the meeting to order. The minutes of
the September meeting were approved as were the reports of the Financial
Secretary and Treasurer. The quarterly Endowment Fund report was
discussed.
Pastor’s Report: Brad Urban
 Letters to inactive members will be mailed within 2 weeks.
 He suggested planting flowers around the Little Free Library next
spring.
House Committee:
 Council discussed the progress of the elevator project.
 Council approved replacing the front steps before winter.
Evangelism: The Free Store served 93 people October 10. Cassie Rincker
had provided information detailing the items that have been donated to the
Joint Neighborhood Ministry.
Old Business: The soda machine will be delivered the first week of
November.
New Business:
 Pastor said several people are interested in discussing To Kill a
Mockingbird on the last 3 Thursdays of October at Stacked.
 Val Tanner talked about possibly hosting a health fair for seniors
after the elevator project has been completed. This would be in
conjunction with the Division of Geriatric Medicine at SLU.
Pairs ‘N Spares plan December activities
On November 1, Pairs ‘N Spares will hold a planning
meeting at 10:30 a.m. and then go to Crusoe’s for lunch.
On their agenda is finalizing plans for the annual
pancake breakfast (December 20), poinsettia sales, and
collection of gloves, hats, etc. for the needy. Please watch
the weekly bulletins and the December Observer for details.
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God can change us, too
George Foreman, the famous boxer, made sports
history when he was 45 years old and won the heavyweight
championship of the world.
As a youth, Foreman was a mean, ugly, cantankerous
person. Then Jesus came into his life and changed him from
an arrogant man to an ambassador for Christ.
He spent the last years of his life preaching and sharing
the Gospel on the streets of Houston, Texas. He built a
church with his own money. He built a youth center to keep
kids off the streets and off drugs.
His friends and family call George a gracious,
articulate, genuine man. His daughter, Natalie, says, “The
important thing in George Foreman’s life is praising God.”
Praising God never falters or fades away. Whether you
are a heavyweight boxer or an ordinary citizen, the Good
News message is a knock out for every generation. The good
news is the oxygen needed for the exhausted and weary soul.
God came into our world to bring joy. SHARE THE GOOD
NEWS.
Shirley Brethauer, Evangelism Ministry Team
Evangelism Mission Project
From November 1 through 22
we will be collecting
laundry detergent and bleach
for the Free Store and
Joint Neighborhood Ministry.
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POINSETTIAS
The Pairs-N-Spares will be selling poinsettias for
memorials and tributes. The cost is $10 each. We will take
orders from November 22nd through December 13th.
Poinsettias will be displayed in the sanctuary on
December 20 and 24.
See Sue Wrinkle to place your orders.
Pairs ‘N Spares to decorate for Advent
Hanging of the Greens will be the intent of the Pairs ‘N Spares
on Sunday, November 29th, following worship. Please see
Terri or Val to sign up.
Free Store news
We served 93 people this month. We packed up 5
boxes of clothes that had not moved for 2 months and donated
them to the American Kidney Foundation. We cleaned out the
overflow room and hung clothes for the next 2 months. We
also helped 3 Syrian refugee families who have been here for
3 months.
Our church attendance
July – 135
August – 181
September – 153
Please join us!
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Get in the holiday spirit
The St. Louis County Community Chorus will present
“Everywhere Christmas Tonight.”
 Friday, December 11, at 8 p.m. at the Skip Viragh
Center on the Chaminade campus
 Sunday, December 13, at 3 p.m. at the Keating Center
at Kirkwood High School.
Please contact Pastor Brad or Donna Eime for tickets.
The St. Louis Metro Singers are performing “O Come Let Us
Adore Him.”
 Sunday, November 29, at Southwest Baptist Church,
Tamm and Watson, 7 PM.
 Saturday, December 5, at St. Paul UCC, Columbia, IL,
at 7 PM
 Sunday, December 6, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic
Church, 3140 Meramec St., 3 PM
 Saturday, December 12, at 7:30 PM, at St. Anselm
Catholic Church, 530 South Mason Road
“Jazz to the World,” free Christmas concert by the Oikos
Ensemble at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13, at First
Congregational UCC, Webster Groves
Please bring canned goods to the
anniversary turkey dinner.
Our donations will help restock the shelves
at our neighborhood food pantries.
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Memorials
IN MEMORY
OF…
Darlean Stewart
Carrie Triefenbach on
her birthday
Kermit Winter
Kermit Winter
Kermit Winter
Kermit Winter
Kermit Winter
Kermit Winter
Kermit Winter
Kermit Winter
Kermit Winter
Kermit Winter
Kermit Winter
Kermit Winter
Jane Zimmerli
Kermit Winter
Jane Zimmerli
DONOR
FUND
Karen Lower
General
Carol Eckenfels
General
Shirley Hilbert
General
Valerie Tanner
General
Ron & Sue Wrinkle
General
Don Hudson
Free Store
Churchmen’s Fellowship General
Pat Wagner
General
Tom & Laura Ahrens
General
Gene & Mary Jane
General
Moore
Sandra Hayes
General
The Siegels
General
Myrna Kunz
General
Shirley Brethauer
General
Sandra Hayes
General
Mae David
General
Russell & Ellen Streib
General
IN HONOR OF…
DONOR
FUND
Charlie Campbell’s
90th birthday
Shirley Hilbert
General
Directory update
Carol Buritsch: 12509 Village Circle Drive, Room 3330,
Sunset Hills, MO 63127, 314-270-7730
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All men are invited to attend the annual
Men’s Brotherhood Christmas Dinner
December 5th at 6:00 p.m.
Pietro’s Restaurant on Watson Road.
Reservation deadline is Nov. 29.
In the mail
Thank you for your thoughtfulness in the sudden
passing of Jane Zimmerli. We appreciate the cards, the
memorials and all the support you gave us.
The Wrinkle Family and the Zimmerli Family
A big thank you to Pastor Brad for the beautiful service
for our Dad and Granddad. We appreciate all of the prayers,
cards, and those who were able to attend the wake and
funeral luncheon in his honor. Kermit always loved a party! It
made this difficult time much easier for our family.
Sharon Coppay, Sue Bray and family
Thank you for the gift cards. We appreciate your
thoughtfulness.
Thank you for all your support and
encouragement. Thank you for your interest in our Sunday
School children. Your ideas and donations, no matter how
small, are very much appreciated.
Sue Bray and Sue Wrinkle, Sunday School Teachers
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What’s happening in our community
Join with our brothers and sisters in Christ for food, fun
and fellowship:
 Camp MoValoween – October 30 at Camp MoVal,
Union, Missouri
 Free computer classes – each Wednesday evening,
now through November 4, at St. Johns Evangelical
UCC, Mehlville
 “O Come Let Us Adore Him” concert by the St. Louis
Metro Singers – November 29, December 5, 6, and
12 at various locations
 “Everywhere
Christmas
Tonight,”
concert
presented by the St. Louis County Community
Chorus – December 11 at Chaminade and December
13 at Kirkwood High School
 “Jazz to the World,” free concert by the Oikos
Ensemble – December 13 at First Congregational
UCC, Webster Groves
See the bulletin board in the coffee room for details.
Dorcas to celebrate anniversary
Due to a conflict with Kermit Winter’s funeral service,
the Dorcas anniversary luncheon has been rescheduled. We
will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Café Telegraph on Monday,
November 2.
From the records…
We offer our sympathy and the comfort of the Gospel to the
family of Kermit Winter, who died September 29 and whose
funeral service was conducted by Pastor Brad October 5.
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Sunday Morning Volunteers
Date
November 1
Communion
November 8
November 15
November 22
November 29
December 6
Communion
Liturgist
Ushers
Sharon Coppay
Anna Meppiel
Terri Siegel
Kathy Wood
Kurt Siegel
George Stealey
Glen Smith
Russ Streib
Don Hudson
Ron Wrinkle
Sharon Coppay
Anna Meppiel
Terri Siegel
Kathy Wood
Kurt Siegel
George Stealey
Sharon
Coppay
Sharon
Barnes
George
Stealey
Sharon
Coppay
Coffee
Hour
Debbie Yount
Laura Ahrens
Cindy
Prokasky
Monica Jezik
Cassie
Rincker
Sandra Hayes
George
Stealey
Susan Frain
Treasurer’s Report
General Fund Receipts
and Expenses
Receipts – Ourselves
Expenses – Ourselves
Month of
September
$2,435
$17,150
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Year-to-date
$56,129
$92,495