In accordance with the by-laws of Dennis Union Church, the date of Saturday, February 11, 2012, has been set for the 146th Annual Meeting of the church to begin at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for the following purposes:
1.To receive annual reports of officers, boards andcommittees.
2.To adopt a budget for 2012.
3.To elect officers, board and committee members.
4.To transact any and all other business that wouldnormally be considered.-Beverly Brink, Clerk
The retiring chair of each board or committee is asked to convene a brief meeting of the new committee immediately following the annual meeting for the purpose of electing a new chair and setting the time and day for their meetings.The retiring chair of each board or committee is also asked to return his/her church key to the office in accordance with the church key policy.They must be signed out by the new committee/board chair.
Free Event for DUC Families
Eventide:To express our appreciation for DUC’s 15 years of hospitality to Eventide Arts, the Eventide Board of Directors cordially invites all Dennis Union families to attend a special FREE preview performance of our upcoming children’s musical, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day on Wednesday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m.Because seating is limited, please call our box office (508-398-8588) to let us know how many seats to reserve for you.We look forward to seeing you there.
Also:Eventide Arts is teaching classes in the various aspects of theater production at the Cape Cod Museum of Art and here at DUC.More information is available on the Eventide bulletin board in the main hall.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Join us for an Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m. on February 22.It is a meditative, reflective service as we prepare for Lent.Those wishing to receive ashes will be invited forward.
FIFTH ANNUAL JAZZ SUNDAY!
FEBRUARY 19
One Service Only at 10:00 a.m.
Be sure to come for a DUC Mardi Gras festival – a chance to whoop it up and praise God in a loud and cheerful voice before the season of Lent begins.On February 19th we will welcome back the wonderful Lee Childs and The Bourbon Street Paraders, the essence of our Jazz Sunday worship.Bring a friend!We’re also hoping many of you will make a contribution to the cost of this joyous occasion.Envelopes will be provided in the church pews BEFORE Jazz Sunday.Checks may be written to Dennis Union Church and noted: Jazz Sunday.
Plan to stay after the service for a wonderful Pancake Breakfast served by the youth of our church.
Dennis Union Church's Youth Group "Relay for Life" team -
EVENTIDE PRESENTS:
“ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE,
HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY”
February 16 – March 4
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Alexander is having a bad day.A terrible day.A terrible, horrible day.But then everybody has bad days sometimes. In this delightful adaptation of her popular children’s book, Judith Viorst is joined by Shelly Markham to set Alexander’s rather trying life to music, bringing to the stage one of America’s feistiest characters. Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he’s not his best friend anymore.And if that’s not bad enough, Alexander’s brothers don’t have any cavities but – he does.And there’s – yuck! – kissing on TV.It’s enough to make anyone want to go to Australia!
Eventide Arts, Inc. is a Cape Cod non-profit organization devoted to producing stimulating theatre for the purpose of inspiring thought and debate, and showcasing the work of local artists.
SALVATION ARMY LUNCHES
It doesn’t get said enough, but we thank Gayle Williams and her team of helpers for providing lunch once a month at the Miracle Kitchen in Hyannis for the Salvation Army.They gather at 9:45 a.m. to set up for the lunch visitors.Gayle brings the food and aprons.If anyone wants to help or has questions, please call Gayle at 508-280-7601 or 508-362-9746.Traditionally, the lunches fall on the fourth Monday of each month.She always appreciates a donation of cupcakes!
D-YECH SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS
Why not consider a gift card for that individual or family that might present a difficult gift choice?We have them in various amounts for all the local supermarkets and even CVS pharmacy.A percentage of all the cards purchased through D-YECH at our church ends up with the Housing Assistance Corporation and is used to help with family homelessness issues.The cards are available between the services in Fellowship Hall and at the church during office hours.Come visit our table for more information.-Stratton Haskell
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
REGARDING THE FOOD PANTRY
We are so grateful for all of the generous food donations brought in on Communion Sunday for the Cape Cod Council of Churches “Hands of Hope” Food Pantry.You’re helping families in need all over the Cape.One problem we’ve encountered, however, is that many folks are giving us expired food items.By law, we have to dispose of these items.We cannot give them to the Food Pantry or anywhere else.Please check your labels to be sure food being donated is still edible.Thank you!
AL-ANON AND ALATEEN
As many of you know, we host an Al-Anon group right here in our church on a weekly basis.Al-Anon Family Groups, which includes Alateen for the younger members, is an established community resource for people who have been affected by another’s use of alcohol.Al-Anon is a spiritual program of recovery which is compatible with all religious beliefs and practices.The Al-Anon/Alateen program can aid the recovery process for the entire family through hope, comfort and loving interchange among members having a common problem.If someone turns to you for help and an alcohol related problem is identified, we urge you to suggest that they attend Al-Anon and/or Alateen meetings.For more information, please call 508-394-4555, or 888-425-2666, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
The Women’s Fellowship will offer a limited number of scholarship awards beginning with the 2012 fall semester.Awards will be given to male or female members of Dennis Union Church wanting to pursue further educational opportunities and needing financial assistance.
If you are a high school senior or are currently in college and are planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education, applications are available in the church office.Please return the application, along with a transcript of your grades and courses, the scores of your SAT’s and Achievement Tests, your class standing, and a reference from your high school guidance counselor, and place it in the Women’s Fellowship mail box at the church, attention: Scholarship Committee.
If you are an adult wishing to continue your college education or pursue other educational opportunities, please pick up a Women’s Fellowship Scholarship Guide for Adults in the church office, complete the information requested, and put it in the Women’s Fellowship mail box, attention: Scholarship Committee.We will contact you to set up an interview.
Please return completed applications by April 1, 2012.
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Women’s Fellowship will NOT be meeting during the month of February.However, we look forward to Thursday, March 8, when we will have the opportunity to hear Henry Callan speak and share his pictures of “Gardens Around the World”.More details will be in next month’s Steeple Bell.
One other note for your calendars…World Day of Prayer is on Friday, March 2, at 1:00 p.m. at Cape Cod Covenant Church.
Jazz Sunday Pancake Breakfast!!
February 19
following the 10:00am service
*it's a Movie Morning for children under 5th grade
*all students 5th grade-and-up can help prepare breakfast
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Join us for a tour of Switzerland on Monday, February 20, at 2:00 p.m.Bob David will give us a slide presentation of his recent trip to Switzerland.Everyone is welcome!
SOCIAL CONCERNS OPPORTUNITIES!
Good news for our Ladies in the Overnights of Hospitality! Two local churches have joined financial resources enabling the women to stay in a Mashpee motel for the first full week of every winter month.So, we will not be hosting the ladies the first week of February, March or April.
Having said that, we DO have a lot of other nights to host!
women: February 14 and 20
men: February 24
We aslo need dinners!Please let me know if you'd like to cook or co-host.
It's not too early to be thinking about Easter treats for our Foster families!Please let me, Priscilla Hutchnson, or Nancy Berquist know of you can assist.
Strat Haskell needs a helper on Sundays with the Housing Food Certificates!
It's so easy!Please let us know if you'd like to help.Thank you!
MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
The Memorial Committee announces that a limited number of scholarships will be available for current high school seniors who are members of Dennis Union Church.These prospective graduates must plan to further their education at a college or other appropriate institution of higher learning.The awards will be given to students based on financial need, academic achievement and character.Applications are available in the church office and must be returned to the Memorial Committee by April 1, 2012.
SPACE NEEDED
For many years the church has been the grateful recipient of donated space for storing Auction material. More than 10 years ago, Jeff Deck provided space at his landscaping business. When the business closed, Dot Bell stepped forward and allowed storage in her horse barn. Most recently the Chamberlain family, who manages Patriot Square, has generously donated storage space at the rear of Patriot Square.
We have been notified that the Patriot Square space will no longer be available following the 2011 Auction. We are hoping that someone has space that can be donated to store Auction materials. A barn, or part of a barn would be ideal, but any space immune from the effects of weather could work. It needs to be accessible by the Pick-Up Crew as they collect items throughout the year.
Please contact Clark Jamison, the Auction Committee person responsible for storage, if you can help.
Some of DUC youth visit with Gov. Patrick on the Dennis Village Green.
SHEPHERD NEEDED FOR OUR CARILLON
A good shepherd is needed to be responsible for the care of our carillon.This person would learn how to program the carillon, enter seasonally appropriate hymns, be on hand to override the system on occasion, and reset the system after power has been lost.We are basically looking for a replacement for Charlie Knights who so ably monitored and cared for this equipment before he moved to the West Coast.This would be a wonderful niche for a special person.If you think you might be interested, please get in touch with Judy Berrien, Chair of the Music Committee, 508 385 9455.
HOSPITALITY A PLEA FOR HELP! Would you consider providing refreshments for Fellowship Hour for a few months each year? Jane Springer has been organizing about four women to bring in tea/coffee/cookies, etc. for a long time. Each lady (or man) supplies the church with refreshments for about three months. Everyonegetsreimbursed by the church. It’s just a matter of getting the supplies to church! Please talk to Jane Springer (or contact the church office) if you are willing to lend a hand.
