Rev. Melhorn gave the opening prayer.  The minutes of the last meeting were not available at the beginning of the meeting.

Treasurer’s Report:  Jane Hannon has met with our new treasurer, Cynthia Childs.  Cynthia can now sign checks and is aware of most of the intricacies of this job.

Budget:  The lift has been paid for and all other bills are paid to date.  Each committee should keep track of their own budget.

Deacons’ Report:  Pulpit supply will be covered by Craig Clark at the July 3^rd service while Rev. Melhorn is away.  Coverage is needed for the August 14^th service and Steve Chace will do the August 21^st service.  The Sanctuary will be cleaned in September.  We will check on light fixtures for the vestibule.  The current light was donated by Anita Phillips -- Thanks Anita. 

Trustees’ Report: Cynthia Childs is our new treasurer.  There were additional costs for the lift due to extra work.  Keys will be available for those who need to use the lift Larry Kabot is looking into the cost of replacing carpet on the stairs and the stairway light will soon be repaired. 

Membership Report:  No meeting last month.  The new pictorial book will be ready soon.  Some parishioners have received their photos already.

Missions Report:  The committee is looking into work in India, Asia and Africa.  Money has been donated to the Rindge Food Pantry and they hope to donate more.  We are also looking into the Community Kitchen.  They may do something at the Summer Fair.

Music Committee Report:  Choir robes to be cleaned this summer. Still working on the railing for the altar area stairs.

Publicity:  Trudie Kalinen will do reports for July.  Flyers are ready for the July and August Roast Beef Dinners.

Summer Fair:  Helpers are needed for the Kitchen -- for all types of jobs.  Ads will be placed in the Ledger on July 14^th and July 21^st the Luncheon will be planned by the LVA/EC.  It was also suggested that we have a table on the Common and that we wear our Church T-shirts. 

Roast Beef Dinners:  It was suggested that we purchase newspaper ads to publicize our Roast Beef Dinners.  The Men's Club will look into this.

Policies and Procedures:  Mission Committee has submitted their policy and it will be filed in the policy book.

LVA/EC:  We had dinner out" in June and presented Lois May with a Thank You gift.  The group is also looking for ways to increase the Scholarship Fund, as there are possible 8 seniors that may be looking for finding next year. 

Other:  The Search Committee has met and is busy.  There were over 148 churches represented at the recent conference and over 300 people attended.  The prayer shawls will be blessed on Sunday June 26^th. 

Jim Melhorn would like to make the Narthex more inviting for those who are entering the Sanctuary.  Suggestions were made for artwork, handwork, paintings, or a sacred art project.  We need to find ways to spruce up the area to make people feel welcome.  The council will be in charge of this project.  We also discussed the appearance of the vestry --if you have unneeded materials located in this area, please dispose of them in an appropriate manner--SOON. 

The "ALL ARE WELCOME" sign will soon be in place.

Mission statement changes need to be completed in September -- date to be announced.

The meeting closed with prayer at 9:20^pm.

Phyllis Ames, Secretary Pro Term

                                     Happy Birthday
      July 4  - Marjorie St. Pierre   July 19 - Brian Yaceshyn
      July 4  - Shannon Crowe         July 19 - Norman May
      July 8  - Joshua Warner         July 21 - Tristan Bolduc
      July 8  - Meredith Yaceshyn     July 25 - Steve Henrikson
      July 10 - Jane May              July 27 - Gertrude Blake
      July 10 - George Crowe          July 28 - Blake Skelton
      July 10 - Lois May              July 29 - Micaela Crowe
      July 14 - Brianne Halbedel      July 30 - Curtis Carmichael
      July 16 - Taina Anderson

Board of Trustees
March 3, 2005

The meeting began at 7:10^pm with Mark Warner, Nancy Bogar, David Marr, Norman May, Jane Hannon, Jim Melhorn, Burt Goodrich, Frens Zwart, Buford Pettus and Cynthia Childs present.  Secretary’s minutes and financials were accepted as presented.

Cynthia Childs has agreed to become the new Church Treasurer.  She has been approved by Church Council and is training with Jane.  A motion was made and approved heartily to thank Jane for all of her hard work as Treasurer!

Elevator/Lift: Deacons have requested that everyone who uses lift on a steady basis have their own key.  Trustees agreed, and new keys are being made.

1965 Agreement – Status is the same as last month.  Committee will be meeting the end of the month.

Wish List - The list of  “wish items” are being prioritized along with a cost estimate. 

Next meeting is Tuesday, July 5^th at 7:00^pm.  Meeting adjourned at 8:40^pm.

Respectfully submitted, Nancy Bogar

Diaconate

The Deacons met on Thursday June 9^th at 7:00^pm in the vestry.  Those in attendance were Sue Campbell, Steve Chace, Sue Chatwin, Phyllis Groezinger, Steve Henrikson, Trudie Kalinen, Barbara Wells and Rev. Melhorn.

Deacon of the month for July is Steve Chace.  Communion will be on July 10^th assisted by Sue Campbell, Sue Chatwin and Phyllis Groezinger.  We decided to have Communion on the second Sunday as Jim is away on the first Sunday.

Plans are underway for our joint service at the Cathedral of the Pines with Jaffrey United on August 7^th, stay tuned for details.

Ushers and Greeters for July will be;

       Usher                                             Greeter
  3   Donna & Dick Docekal                    Burt & Janet Goodrich
10   Stephen & Penny Chace                   Larry & Joyce Kabat
17   Ken and Sandy Harding                    Jeff Sonnega & Doug Popp
24   Lee Mailloux & Steve Henrikson      Dale & Sandy Pyer
31   Betty Chenausky & Bernice Martin   Susan Casey & Nancy Bogar

Next meeting will be Thursday July 14^th at 7:00^pm in the vestry.

Submitted by,
Steve Henrikson

Mission Ministries Team
June 10, 2005

The committee met on Friday, June10, 2004 at the home of Alice Zwart.  Attending were Mary Alice D’Ambrosio, Alice Zwart, and Laura Henrikson.

We are looking into doing some work concerning Africa, Southeast Asia and India.  Alice will check on getting brochures and info through our denomination and including Church World Service and Focus.  Alice is also continuing to pick up our mail.

We voted to make a donation of $150.00 to the Rindge Food Pantry.  Mary Alice will take care of filling out paperwork and submitting.

We have not done a donation to the Community Kitchen as yet and would also like to raise more money for the Rindge Food Pantry.  We have tentative plans to do a summer time luncheon after church in either July or August.  Plans are for cold soups, salads, and fruit and cookies for dessert with donations to the Kitchen and/or Rindge Pantry.  Laura will speak with Jim regarding what Sundays would be available.  Possibly have a speaker for a Mission Moment.  Another possible idea is to do something at the Summer Fair in July or Rindge Woman’s Club Craft Fair on August 13 on the common.

The Mission Ministries Policies and Procedures 2005 were discussed with a few minor revisions.  It will now go to Church Council.

The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 10 after the worship service.  This may change as possibility of fundraising in July may require a meeting ahead of the 10^th.  Prayer was given by Alice at the end of our meeting.

Respectfully submitted,
Laura A. Henrikson, Secretary

Addendum

Luncheon has been put on hold at this time as we look into doing something at one of the Fairs this summer to raise money for the Rindge Food Pantry.  We feel doing something in public for the Pantry will help recognize our church’s involvement.  There is already luncheon food at the Summer Fair.  A group, Destination Imagination, is doing hot dogs at the Craft Fair.  Possible ideas for that day may be to do fudge, popcorn, watermelon, desserts- cookie, pies, cakes and/or bake table and hopefully people in church would help by donating some of the items.  We are searching for ideas!  Community Kitchen item may be put off until fall.  Stay tuned for further announcements!

Laura A. Henrikson, Secretary

Christian Education Committee
June 5, 2005

Those present: Cindy Melhorn, Jim Melhorn, Jennifer Skelton, Victoria Skowronek, Phyllis Ames.  Rev. Jim opened the meeting with prayer.

Summer Church School: new curriculum in place…Available for volunteer summer teachers to use.  There are a few sign-ups for teaching.

FLOCK: was selected for July 10th but had to be canceled.  New date to come.

Adult Education: The A.M. group will continue "A Bible for Beginners" (new) is coming

Search Commmittee: starting this week

Confirmation: a letter is being sent to parents.  Meetings for summer are to be announced.

Children's Day: June 12^th.  Cindy to give brief talk.  Biblical questions and answers will be featured by the young and old!  Church School teachers are being recruited now.

June 19^th: Teacher brunch at parsonage

Rally Day: September 11^th.  Christian Ed to do breakfast.  Activity to follow.  This will be a celebration for children and parents.

Next Meeting will be July 31^st - no meeting in August.

Phyllis Ames

Membership and Evangelism Committee

The Membership and Evangelism Committee did not meet in May due to scheduling conflicts.

We would like to than all of those who participated in the photo session on June 3^rd and 4^th.  And also for those who took the time to fill out the membership database questionnaire.

Next meeting will be Thursday June 23^rd at 7:00^pm in the vestry.

Submitted by,
Steve Henrikson

Music Committee
June 13, 2005

The group met on June 13, with Chair Mary Lu Mathis, Tony D’Ambrosio and Mary Jane Sawyer in attendance.

Tony reported that he had received a quote of $1350 from Mike’s Wood (Mike Ellis), for construction of the altar railing. Tony is pursuing quotes from two other vendors to do this work.

Due to the fact that piano tuning was not scheduled for December 2004, as it should have been, we will schedule tunings for September and December of this year.

Cleaning of the choir robes will be done over the summer, at an approximate cost of $100. Tony will collect the robes for cleaning.

In an effort to accurately track our budgeted spending, Mary Lu reported that expenses this period included $70 for our organist’s membership in the American Guild of Organists, and $80 for gifts.

We are continuing to research our policy regarding organist payment for special functions, and are reviewing, with an eye toward possibly rewriting our organist’s contract.

Tony continues his search for a prominent organ soloist to perform at our Organ Concert, scheduled for the last Sunday in October.

Tony will seek set-up and teardown help for our Attic Treasures table at the July 23rd fair. He will make announcements during church services, and ask parishioners to bring their ‘treasures’ to the church the week commencing July 10.

The July meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 14, at 7:00^pm at Mary Lu’s home.

Mary Jane Sawyer - for the Committee

July Worship Services

July 3 – Craig Clark and members of the Deacons will lead us in worship while Pastor Jim is away with our youth at Horton Center
Ushers: Donna and Dick Docekal
Greeters: Burt and Janet Goodrich
Acolyte: Hayden Skelton

July 10 – Communion 
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:1-11
Sermon: “Mind Control”
Lay Reader: Sue Chatwin
Ushers: Stephen and Penny Chace
Greeters: Larry and Joyce Kabat
Acolyte: Paul Chace

July 17
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 44:12-22
Sermon: “Arts and Crafts”
Lay Reader: Bernice Martin
Ushers: Ken and Sandy Harding
Greeters: Jeff Sonnega and Doug Popp
Acolyte: Michael Skowronek

July 24
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:26-39
Sermon: “If God is for us, then who made blackflies?”
Lay Reader: Alice Zwart
Ushers: Lee Mailloux and Steve Henrikson
Greeters: Dale and Sandy Pyer
Acolyte: John Kohlmorgen

July 31
Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:44-52
Sermon: “The Treasure Chest”
Lay Reader: Phyllis Groezinger
Ushers: Betty Chenausky and Bernice Martin
Greeters: Susan Casey and Nancy Bogar

Picture of the Month - Pulpit Supply

Have you ever had the desire to do a Sunday sermon?  If you have, you are welcome to come forward and offer.  There are times when Jim is not available on Sunday and a substitute is needed.  This would be a great opportunity for you to step forward.  In the past, we have had Tony D'Ambrosio and Sue Chatwin as shown stand-in.  On July 3rd Craig Clark will be in the pulpit while Jim is away at Horton Center with the kids and on August 21st, Stephen Chace will cover while Jim is on vacation.

FLOCK
Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 2:00^pm
Home of Marty & Bernice Ferwerda on Red Gate Lane

Our intergenerational group (For The Love of Christian Kids) focused on fun, fellowship, and rearing our young people within a community of faith, will meet Saturday, July 16 at 2^pm at the home of Marty and Bernice Ferwerda on Red Gate Lane, on the shores of Emerson Pond.  Young and old, families and singles are invited to bring a salad, side dish, or dessert.  Drinks and items for the grill will be provided.

Our last meeting, Game Night at the Parsonage, was held in June.  Due to the small size of our gathering, we pitted the ‘old folks’ against the  ‘young folks’ as we competed in several very spirited games.  We started out with a ‘guess who’ game, where each person had a nametag of a real or fictional character on their back.  Asking questions of others, each person had to guess who they were, based on ‘yes or no’ answers.  Our identities ranged from Norman May to the Easter Bunny.  Next, we competed in building the tallest ‘Jenga’ tower.  While the young ones raced out to an early lead, the slow and mostly steady old ones came within a few blocks of achieving a tie.

We finished the night with ‘Scene It’ a DVD game based on movies.  While it favored our young ones, the old folks kept it close up until the very end.  We even had an ‘afterparty’, where our young people played a round of Pictionary until they were finally thrown out of the house around 11^pm.  Participants agreed unanimously that the evening was a success, and that we should do it again.

Come to the Table

Several years ago, our church officially declared the communion table open to children, a departure from the traditional Reformed practice of waiting until they had been sufficiently instructed through confirmation, and were ‘ready’ to receive the sacrament.  Children can know in their heart the importance of the sacrament, and we feel its important to help them to understand and appreciate the mystery and many layers of meaning of this uniquely Christian experience.

To make the learning fun, interesting, and hands-on, we periodically conduct a ‘Come to the Table’ workshop, which allows us to learn as we experience the many aspects of communion.  Our next Come to the Table workshop is scheduled for Friday, July 15 at 6:30^pm.  We will meet at the Church for a simple meal provided by our Deacons, and then we will rotate through workshop stations that will teach us about the meaning and mystery of the Lord’s Supper.  Note:  this event is not only for children.  Many adults have attended in the past, and have found it to be meaningful and helpful in their own spiritual journey.  After visiting all the stations, we gather together and share a simple communion together around the table.  Plan to attend if you seek to experience communion in a whole new way!

Ferwerda Thank You

To our dear church family and friends:

We want to thank all of you for your overwhelming support when we were going through a very difficult ordeal beginning last Veteran’s day and lasting for many months.  God answered all of the prayers that were lifted in Martin’s behalf.  We were cheered and comforted by the many things you sent to us, those wonderful “Comfort Cards” sent by the Church School kids, as well as some of the adults, all the cards you sent, some of them handmade, the dish gardens, the candy, casseroles, homemade spaghetti sauce with meat balls, and the rides to Manchester that you provided for us.  When I was so busy taking care of Martin that I didn’t have time to cook, there was always something provided for us to eat.  Phil 4:19 says “My God will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” and that is exactly what He did through you and many other friends all over the world.  Many people were praying for him and God answered those prayers. This has been a very difficult experience for us but at the same time, it has been a mountaintop spiritual experience.  God is good.

Thank you all so very much.

Sincerely,
Martin & Bernice Ferwerda

Ladies Day Picnic
July 26th   (rain date--July 27th)
12 Noon
Anita Phillips Home (off Swan Point Road)

Bring a folding chair, bathing suit & kids if you have them). 

Also bring a sandwich or salad.  Beverages & desserts will be provided

Just come and relax and have a great afternoon

Attic Treasures

Attic Treasurers is looking for your old stuff.  Please donate your "treasurers" to us.  Leave items on the stage of the Meeting House between July 10^th and 17^th or call Mary Lu at 899-5227 for access to the church.

Bakers Needed

We are in need of people to bake for the fair on July 23^rd.  We would welcome pies, cookies, cakes, muffins, breads, or any other goodie that you would like to make.  If everyone donates one item, it would be a great help.

Coffee and Muffins

Early morning coffee and muffins will be available at the Fair on July 23^rd.

July 24^th Celebration

As a community good-will gesture, the church would like to offer some type of "free food" -- perhaps watermelon slices will be distributed.

Outdoor Worship

Don’t forget to join us at the Cathedral of the Pines on Sunday, August 7 at 10:00^am for a joint worship service with our sisters and brothers in Christ from the United Church of Jaffrey.  The service, led by Pastor Jim while Rev. Beardslee is on vacation, will feature a combined choir and the sharing of communion.  Note:  churches are now allowed to collect offerings at the Cathedral, so please bring your envelopes and offerings with you.  Details about a time for fellowship after the service will be forthcoming.

Outdoor Ministries

Many parents, campers, and friends of the New Hampshire Conference's Outdoor Ministry programs have asked us, "Can I help?" 

The answer is "Yes!" 

From volunteering as a summertime Unit Leader to traveling to Pine Mountain for one of the semi-annual Work Weekends, from becoming part of the new Sunday Volunteers program to purchasing an item for donation from the Wish List, there are ways for everyone to help, young and old alike!

Become a Unit Leader - Want to go to camp? Join us for a week as a Unit Leader, sharing responsibilities with another adult and living in a cabin community with 6-10 campers from your local church or assembled from churches across the state. Donate a week of your time, and play a vital role in the development of your campers' faith journey and the programs of the Conference's Outdoor Ministries programs. Unit Leaders are needed for on-site camps at Horton Center and Geneva Point Center, as well as in Expeditions (both on- and off-site) camps.

Go to Work Weekend - Held the last weekend of May and the first weekend of October each year, Horton Center Work Weekends are an excellent way to give back to NHC's Outdoor Ministries. Volunteer laborers -skilled or otherwise - are needed to perform a number of vital tasks aimed at opening and closing the site in the spring and fall. Bring your youth group, your family, or call your cabin mates and treat it as an on-site reunion - Work Weekend needs you!  Call Gregg Pitman or Judy Lloyd at (603) 225-6647 to register today. May 2005 Work Weekend is scheduled for Friday evening, May 27^th, through Sunday, May 29^th.

Become a Sunday Volunteer - Beginning in 2005, we will pilot a new program aimed at increasing our ability to warmly welcome guests, parents, and campers as they arrive at Horton Center on Sundays. Sunday Volunteers will augment the summer staff and provide coverage in a number of non-critical registration day areas, including the HCPM Store, initial check-ins and registrations, and site tours for first-time parents/families. If you are a friend of Pine Mountain - perhaps a present/former Unit Leader, parent of a longtime camper, or past staff member and are interested in helping out on-site during summer Sundays, please contact Volunteer Coordinator John Tostenson at johntostenson@msn.com.

Donate a Wish List Item or to our Campership Fund

• Running our programs requires a great deal of time, energy, and talent from a group of very special staff and volunteers. However, there are material needs we have as well - needs which, when addressed, will help us continue to grow and expand our ministry. Please consider sponsoring items from our Wish List below. Contact Outdoor Ministries Director Gregg Pitman at gpitman@nhcucc.org or (603) 225-6647 with questions.
• We believe every child should have the chance to attend summer camp at Horton Center or Geneva Point. No child should be denied access to the camping experience due to lack of funds. All the Camp Store funds are donated to the effort, but it's still not enough. Individuals can help, as can youth groups or church groups - consider having a fundraiser to help needy campers get to camp! Every little bit can help any child get an amazing camping experience at either of our sites. If you would like to make a donation to the fund please contact Gregg Pitman at gpitman@nhcucc.org or (603) 225-6647. 

Cathedral of the Pines

Elisabath von Trapp, grandaughter of Captain Georg and Maria von Trapp of the famed Trapp Family singers, will appear in a benefit concert on Friday, July 8th at the Cathedral of the Pines.  Appearing with her is Erich Kory, cellist.  The concert will begin at & P.M. inside the Cathedral's Hilltop House Chapel.

Tickets are $20.00 each.  Due to limited seating, tickets will not be sold at the door.  For more information or to purchase or reserve tickets, please call Sandy Pastor at the Cathedral office at 603-899-3300.

Elisabeth will perform songs from The Sound of Music, as well as, many original compositions.  This is a concert that is sure to please audiences of all ages.