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Show Ttyn" 6 Vernal Express inm r4'& Tllmj Friday, December 20, 1985 n Menchhofer appointed to ministry council i tlCxi vj The Rev. Earl Menchhofer, minister of the Kingsbury Community Church in Vernal, has become a new member of the executive council of the Shared Ministry in Utah, representing the United Church of Christ Utah Association statewide. Mr. Menchhofer was elected this fall by the Utah Association of the United Church of Christ to be of the association. In this post he serves on the executive bodies of both the Utah Association, United Church of Christ and the Shared Ministry of Utah, which is the program arm of the five mainline Protestant deonomina-tion- s GIFTS How can I tell you how much I love you? My exuberant Sunday School f' spring and fall. Representing the United Church on the executive committee of the Shared Ministry in Utah, he will bring concerns of the United Chruch of Christ to the Shared Ministry and Shared Ministry concerns to the United Church of Christ. Shared Ministry in Utah is composed of the United Methodist, Presbyterian USA, Disciples of Christ (Christian Church), American Baptist and United Church of Christ denominations statewide. At a recent meeting of the executive council of Shared Ministry at the Peruvian Lodge at Alta Nov. 22 and 23, a group of the 20 members of the council looked toward the future of mainline Protestant churches in Utah. A committee was formed to plan a major celebration in 1987, which will be the tenth anniversary of the Shared Ministry, although the United Methodist and Presbyterian churches hired a joint mission consultant for Utah in 1970. The working committees of the Shared Ministry in Utah each reported on progress and presented future plans. These committees, which will be reporting regularly to the executive council on which Mr. Menchhofer now sits, are local church concerns, which has subcommittees in camping, media center, lay speakers Elder Danny EARL MECHHOFER workshops, youth council and leader- ship training coalition; social responsbilities which has task forces on hunger, refugees and criminal justice, and peace; support which handles stewardship, missionary itineration statewide and interpretation; and congregational development. The congregational development committee, chaired by the Rev. Dr. Bradley F. Skinner, who was the interim minister of the Kingsbury Church in Vernal prior to the calling of Mr. Menchhofer to the post, has new developed worshipping K. I ,4 I t 1 l MEMBERS OF the junior high youth group at Kingsbury Community Church, (clockwise) Randy Washburn, Wesley Kindt, Christi Miller, Holly Beeson, Kali Morey, Jana Hatch, Dan Hatch and Jenny Miller decorate the churchs tree. In addition to decorating the tree the youths also selected and cut down tree that is on display inside of the church. statewide. Mr. Menchhofer will preside in the absence of the moderator, and assist the moderator, who is Tom Blakeley of Provo, at three statewide meetings of the Utah Associaiton of the United Chruch of Christ, in the midwinter, , Anderson Elder Anderson to report mission Elder Danny K. Anderson will return home Dec. 23 at the completion of a two year LDS mission in Tulsa, Oklahoma He will give a mission report Sunday, Dec. 29 at the Vernal 1st Ward, 250 North 200 West at 9 40 a m Elder Anderson is the son of Gary K. and Leah J Anderson teacher. My daughter we waited seven years for. My best friend my husband My neighbor who rescues me when my car strands me. My spunky little daughter. 10:00 p.m. My phone consultant. My Mom, Daddy, and Grandad. My daughters teacher. My friend with energy Christmas message -- 1985 Jesus is the Gift of God the Father world and to each one of us. It is in this spirit of giftedness that we celebrate Christmas. Because Jesus h is been given to us, hope bursts forth anew at this holy seaon. There are, of course, many shadows and uncertainties in our world: Tragic natural disasters, the violence of neighbor nations in conflict, terrorists masked as freedom fighters, strained relationships between loved ones, deep personal hurts. And yet we are able to celebrate life once again despite our burdens and brokenness because of Jesus. The brightness of festive decorations of all sorts, the warmth of people gathering in friendship, and even the holiday bustle do not leave us depressed once they are gone. Why? Because Jesus has come and remains with us. lo the This presupposes, however, that we for cookie exchanges. My God. My By William K. Weigand Catholic Bishop of Salt Lake City and Utah and brunches littlest angel. My neighbor who shares pat- terns and sewing abilities. experience His presence and the who expects tea transforming power of His love And My company that wont happen unless we want it to; and crumpets to be ready. unlfess we desire Him and prepare our My daughter the fashion plate. hearts to receive Him unless w e say My friend Id gladly share my Yes to Him; unless we let go of the with. merely superficial so as to celebrate spinach dip recipe Christmas as it is meant to be My friend. celebrated-welcoming of the Lord Why, silly me, I guess I just who continues to come have to tell you so! I love you! Once we have committed ourselves Merry Christmas. to the Savior and His cause, our life And the King shall answer changes radically. Such was the good and say unto them, verily I say news of Jesus birth proclaimed to unto the shepherds of Bethlehem Having you, inasmuch as ye have experienced it personally, we will done it unto one of the least of want to be heralds to our world of the these my brethren, ye have love that this Prince of Peace brings done it unto me. Matthew , a ! Because we have received Love, we share love with others While we start anew at Christmas, sharing Gods love must be a 365 day happening May this holiday season truly renew us in God's love, even as it empowers our love for others. A blessed Christmas to all 25:40. Happy Birthday Jesus! By Elaine Graham have Christmas program Members and friends of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Vernal will be observing Christmas this year in a number of ways. An evergreen tree is already in place and decorated. The annual Childrens Christmas Service will be Sunday evening, Dec. 22nd at 7:00. They will retell the story for the congregation of the birth of Jesus long ago. Christmas songs and carols will also be sung. The Christmas Eve service this year will be a Candlelight Communion service of worship. A number of carols will be sung by the congregation and the proclamation of the Good News of the Gospel-th- e free gift of forgiveness in Christ Jesus-wil- l sound forth loud and clear. Holy Communion for the assembled Lutherans and the lighting of individual candles will climax the evening of worship. Christmas morning the congregation will interrupt their merry making and dinner preparations to assemble again to give thanks to God for His unspeakable gift. This service is at 11:00 a.m. All these worship services, as always, are open to the public and the community is invited. We invite you to come and meet the Utah Lutherans Rev. Elmer Haight, who serves both Our Saviour and Faith Lutheran in Roosevelt, is here temporarily until a permanent pastor arrives. He may be reached at or 789-142- 1 789-222- tvould like to thank the ladies uho have been so kind to me by bringing food in and preparing it in my home. For doing my laundry, shopping and taking me to the doctor when I needed to go. Also thanks to Dr. Stringham for his kindness. You have all been so wonderful. Gladys Dow Brough Patricia Schafer Woman expands Shared Ministry May you have the Spirit of Christmas which is Patricia R Shafer, of Sand program consultant to the Sinned Ministry in Utah, January, 1986 to vv ill leae moe her post to Shend.tn, Wyo with her husband As the first person to hold a staff position in addition to the secretary to the Shared Mnnstiv in Utah, Mrs Shaffer has de eMp d die portfolio since taking it in pi il ki,3 to give support, affirmation and enthusiasm as well as advisement to all the programs and leaders sta'ew irie of the Shared Ministry in Utah thiough her vivacious, caring person dit and IT - eeutie u The Gladness her expertise m resourcing ot programs and leaders," accord, a to the Rev Robert Rigstad Sail l.n i lV, execute e secretary The Shared Ministry in I at ,s o,e program arm for the n,' d Methodist, Presbyterian - "Mi Unw of Christmas which is I s Disciples of Christ (Christian u uni,, American Baptist and United ( inn, of Christ denominations stun m e And the Heart of Christmas which is a Ws ILot I aI Ycmu o I CUiL) The Community of St. James Catholic Church invites all Catholics to join in celebrating the Peace, Hope & Love Of the Christmas Season LK) ia Mass Schedule Wes & sFosfla El December 24 December 25 6:30 PM - Children's Mass 8 00 AM Mass 10 00 AM Mass 12.00 I tern - Midnight Mass - 138 North 100 West Vernal, Utah 789-301- 6 fhrvmwmmum 4. t |