2885 JFK Road, Dubuque, IOWA 52002.
Phone 563.582.5661 and leave a message!
Phone 563.582.5661 and leave a message!
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The Rev. Ms. Karen Candee
is leading worship and preaching. Save the Dates SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 2020 – ANNUAL MEETING & COMMISSIONING OF CHURCH LEADERSHIP Following Worship there will be an Annual Meeting of the Congregation. During our worship service we will commission our new church leadership for the year 2020. "SOUPER" BOWL SUNDAY - February 2, 2020 Last year we collected 196 items and raised $82.43 to help fight hunger. Let's see what we can do this year. If we raise/collect a combined total of 300 dollars and items collected Pastor Karen will have her face painted with the colors of the Cheifs and 49rs during fellowship time and will go to lunch with her face still painted. WHAT'S COMING: SUNDAY January 19, 2020 - Food Pantry Sunday 9:00 a.m. Bible Study Groupl 9:00 a.m. O/M/E Meeting 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 Fellowship MONDAY January 20, 2020 9:00 a.m. - Noon: Pastor's Scheduled Office Hours 10:00 a.m. Christian Education 6:30 p.m. Church Council TUESDAY January 21, 2020 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pastor Karen in Lowden, IA for EI Assoc. Advisory Council FRIDAY January 24, 2020 SPARKS ARTICLES DUE! SUNDAY January 26, 2020 9:00 a.m. Bible Study Group/Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Choir Practice 10:00 a.m. Worship with Commissioning of Church Leadership 11:00 a.m. Annual Meeting/Fellowship MONDAY January 27, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Paul Mc Knight Visitation 10:30 a.m. A Service of Praise and Thanksgiving Celebrating the Life of Paul McKnight WEDNESDAY January 29, 2020 9:00 a.m. - Noon: Pastor's Scheduled Office Hours SUNDAY February 2, 2020 - "Souper" Bowl Sunday 9:00 a.m. Bible Study Group 10:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 11:00 Fellowship celebrating the marriage of Jo Ann Datisman and Dale Schumacher Congratulations and God Bless your marriage! Visiting Summit:
Summit is a small congregation of around 100 members, 50 of whom attend the Sunday service. While many members are older, there are some young families and we have a multiracial Sunday School class of around 10 children. People wear what's comfortable for them. There is plenty of parking and the main entrance is the one with the canopy (where you may drop people off in bad weather or if they need assistance). Someone will greet you at the door. The worship space is to the right, and the restrooms are to the left. Visitors are always welcomed warmly. You are invited to contact us if you'd like more information before attending for a first time. Email the church with any questions or comments. E-Mail: click here to send us a message |
Sunday Worship Service - 10 AM
COMMUNION is the first Sunday of each month for children and adults, old-timers and newcomers. Sunday Learning Opportunities: Adult Bible Discussion - 9 AM Multi-age Sunday School - Every Other Week 9 AM (October - May) Youth Moment during 10:00 a.m. worship. ****** All are welcome to check us out and see if we measure up to what you're seeking in a church community. Summit Church is an accessible facility with no steps anywhere! Summit Endowment:
Summit Congregational United Church of Christ has created an agency endowment at the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. This fund assures our organization of a permanent source of steady income to stabilize and strengthen our programs. Any gift over $50 to this fund is eligible for the Endow Iowa 25% State Tax Credit. You can contribute directly to this fund by visiting our Giving Center page on the CFGD website (click here) or by contacting CFGD at 563-588-2700. Psalm 139:1-10 NIV For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. "1 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. 5 You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast." The scripture above is just a portion of one of my favorite scriptures in the entire bible. I share this because I think it serves us well to remember that we have a God who knows us completely and loves us anyway. Knowing that there is no where we can go from God's Spirit, admittedly, can be quite frightening, especially when we have done or even thought something we don't want anyone to know about, let alone God. Yet, I find it comforting and reassuring to know that no matter how bad I screw up, no matter how down or worthless or hopeless I am feeling God is there with me to guide me and hold me fast if I only open myself to accepting that reassurance, guidance and help. Sometimes God speaks directly to my heart; sometimes through a song, sight, or smell; yet, other times through another person, book or movie. That offer from God is there for all. If we were to read further in the Psalm we get the imagery of God knitting us together in our mother's wombs even for those whose lives today were begun in a testube or petri dish. No matter how your life began you are a fearfully and wonderfully made creation of God. That imagery has helped me not only through many a times of self doubt, but has helped give me a sense of humility when I find myself judging others and has challenged me to see the other as a fearfully and wonderfully made creation of God whom God loves and offers the same reassurance, guidance, and help that is offered to me. I invite you to open your bibles or youur bible app and read the rest of the Psalm and see how it speaks to you. I also invite you to email me with your favorite bible verses and share why they are important to you as we learn and grow together in the God who created us. |