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August 26, 2022
News of the week:

UPC Annual Picnic @ the Hosman's
304 N. 3rd St., Sterling KS

Come at 5:00 PM, Eat at 6:00 PM
The swimming pool will be open!

Bring food to share
Meat and drinks provided

Sunday, August 28

“Humble Pie”

Luke 14:1, 7-14

Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
Prov. 3:34

If you walk around all high and mighty, you’re going to end up flat on your face.
Luke 14:11 MSG

Online Bulletin for Sunday Worship
Sunday Volunteer Schedule

Click on the image for the activity

Join us in person Sunday mornings at 10:45 AM at
307 N. Broadway Ave., Sterling Kansas.
OR
Join us online. We will be broadcasting live from YouTube ONLY. The online bulletin can be found at upcsterling.churchtrac.com. You can subscribe to our UPCSterling YouTube Channel to make it easier to find. Prepare for Sunday's service by checking in early, to make sure you are set to go.

On Sunday morning, Casey Hoffman will be available to help if you have trouble finding the Online broadcast. Call or text Casey Hoffman at (620) 664-8837.

*Painting by James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Woman with an Infirmity of Eighteen Years (La femme malade depuis dix-huit ans), 1886-1896

We're excited to announce that we are using new software to manage our church. It's called ChurchTrac, and there are lots of ways it can help us.

You can log in and view and update your profile
Access the church directory
View your giving history
See upcoming events
...and more

Start here: https://upcsterling.churchtrac.com

You can access it on a desktop computer or on a smartphone!
How to Install the Church Connect App

Lil Cubs has an ongoing need for grocery bags. They use the for sending home dirty clothes, etc.

Quick idea on how to fold and store grocery bags.

Last Sunday, August 21

“Set Free”

Luke 13:10-17

Click here to read or watch past sermons

Follow the links for activities/ideas you can do with your family at home.
Christian Ed For Children Archives
Family Faith Formation Archives

What are you thankful for? Send your thankfulness in words and/or pictures to us and we'll include it in future newsletters.
supchurchoffice@lrmutual.com

I am thankful for this church and for all you wonderful people.
~Pastor Melissa

After much deliberation, our UPC Session and Operations team have hired Michael Woods to replace Shirley Wise's roof. This will cost $13,311 and will be paid for out of our endowment funds. If you would like to contribute to this effort, we would welcome your help. Please make sure to note "Shirley's Roof" in the memo/comment section.

Did you know... Mana funds come to us through the Dillons Community Rewards program through which a percentage of your purchases is donated to UPC. Read more and sign up to participate here. Our church organization number is SN227.

We need someone to sign up to shop for the pantry in September

Here is the signup link so that you can help us shop for our Little Free Pantry. Check what's in the pantry before you shop, and check with Karen about payment. Our budget each month is $80. Here is the link to the little pantry sign-up genius — bit.ly/unitedlittlepantry

Suggested items:

Our August Focus: Canned Fruits & Vegetables

To check out the online church calendar, click here

Sunday, August 28

Sunday, September 4

Prayer of Dedication/Offering

There are those who have no place to rest

May our gifts provide shelter

There are those who are parched for justice

May our generosity quench their thirst

There are those who wander the streets alone and afraid

May our blessings provide a way

There are those who are in the valleys of suffering

May we offer ourselves as companions on the journey

In Jesus’ name, we pray

Amen

(Old Vanco Giving Link)

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Linda Simpson	8/2	Patricia Hoffman	8/16
Christian & Stacy Dashiell	8/4	Brett Callan	8/16
Christian & Stacy Dashiell	8/4	Marge Jones	8/19
Macy Brownlee	8/4	Karen Thorpe	8/20
Harvey Axtell	8/9	Diane DeFranco-Kling	8/23
Steve Hosman	8/9	Chad Hook	8/24
Rod Lloyd	8/10	Marisa Callan	8/26
Teshura Casil-Goodman	8/12	Robert Long	8/26
Paul Bingle	8/13	Harper Callan	8/27
Georgia Vogt	8/15	Shirley Long	8/31

ChurchTrac Online Directory with addresses

Our Mission & Purpose: As followers of Jesus Christ, in obedience to the Word, we covenant to be a nurturing community that challenges and equips one another to know Christ, grow in Christ, go with Christ.

Connect With Us!
In the spirit of staying connected, click here for access to our

Online Church Directory! Currently, we are not regularly in the office, so feel free to make contact with us in other ways.

Pastor Melissa
Call or text: 620-278-6435
Email: supcpastor@gmail.com

Karen Thorpe
Call or text: 620-204-1158
Email: supchurchoffice@lrmutual.com

Office: (620) 278-3217 | Fax: (620) 278-3114 | Website: upcsterling.com

ELDERS, DEACONS & STAFF

Our Elders: Georgia Vogt (’22), Rachel Griffis (‘22), Ryan Corwin (‘22), Christian Dashiell (‘23), Samantha Corwin (‘23), Mona Ball ('24), Marcia Diasio (‘24),
Our Ministry Teams:
- Operations—Mona Ball, Marcia Diasio
- Community Development—Ryan Corwin, Christian Dashiell
- Congregational Development—Rachel Griffis, Georgia Vogt
- Session Clerk—Samantha Corwin
Our Deacons: Gary Davison (’22), Merry Lloyd (‘23), Casey Hoffman (‘23), Shirley Wise (‘23), Nikki Coester ('24).
Our Church Staff: Melissa Krabbe, pastor; Karen Thorpe, administrative assistant, treasurer; Rob Krabbe, music coordinator; Larry Brownlee, choir director; Bonnie Cain, custodian.