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Memorial Garden
 The first stage of the Memorial Garden was planted in early September of 2010. The plants are off to a good start. During the winter, we will be getting quotes on putting in a "memorial-brick paver" walk-way that will replace the temporary walk of pine needles. Work on the walk should start in the spring along with planting a few perennials in among the shrubs.
Thank you to all who have supported this effort, both monetarily and physically!

Six rhododendrons in our Memorial Garden now have some protection from falling snow off the church roof. Thank you for your help. 

The Garden Committee,

Association of Springfield Area Churches (ASAC)

Pastor Christine and Bobbie serve as representatives from FCCUCC to the Association of Springfield Area Churches (ASAC). This association includes most of the Springfield area churches and meets every other month. It is amazing, the number and variety of projects this group undertakes. Various local churches work together or take turns providing ministry in the community. Some of the many activities include: community worship services, Saturday lunches at the Family Center, and worship services at the prison as well as at the Springfield Health and Rehab Center.
A need:

Adult Day Care is looking for an individual or team to lead a service every fourth Friday. It would include scripture, prayer, and singing. If you are interested, contact Pastor Christine or Bobbie.

READING GROUP

            Discussion  of The Amish Way: Patient Faith in a Perilous World  by Donald Kraybill, Steven Nolt , and David Weaver-Zercher begins Thursday, January 19 at 7 PM in the Fellowship Room.  Discussions are planned on Thursdays through March 29.   All who are interested in participating are welcome. If help is needed in finding a copy of the book, speak with Lyle Wood after Sunday worship or call him at (885-5475).  
            Selection of this book follows the fall discussions of David Suzuki’s  The Legacy and Bill McKibben’s Eaarth, books that take up the themes of environmental change and its current and potential future impact on our lives.  Both of those authors end on hopeful notes for the future if we can make mindful changes in our lives as they relate to the environment.  The changes suggested by those two authors might not come easily to us, and the question of how do we accept and resist change was raised.  It was suggested that we might reflect upon our approach to change in the world around us by comparing and contrasting with another group of faith as presented in The Amish Way.  It promises to be an opportunity for lively and meaningful discussion and reflection.
 
Lyle
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