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WNCC Journal

If you would like to receive the 2008 WNC Conference journal as a printed book and/or on compact disc, it is time to place your order.  The printed book is available for $20 and the compact disc at $10.  Please  submit your request to the church office with your check made payable to WNCC Treasurer by July 29th.  Copies can not be guaranteed after this date.  Please note, the journal can be found by the end of July on-line at www.wnccadmin.org.

Submitted by Rev. Dr. Michael Kurtz

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Have you noticed the beautifully decorated tree in our sanctuary during the Christmas season?  Like many church sanctuaries around the world, our tree is decorated with special handmade ornaments called Chrismons.  What is the history and significance of the Chrismon tree?  The idea of the Chrismon tree was conceived in 1957 by Frances Kipps Spencer, a member of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Danville, VA, who wanted to create something as an offering to God.  While searching for a way to honor Christ, she came across some drawings of designs called "Chrismon" - which is a combination of parts of two words: CHRIST and MONogram - a monogram of Christ.  These monograms were drawn or carved by early Christians and were discovered in many places - on jewelry or utensils, on doors or buildings, and on walls of the catacombs in Rome.  Over the years, these ornaments have developed to include other symbols from Christian history which refer to our Lord.  Chrismons are handmade according to certain specifications and cannot be purchased in a store and should not be combined on a tree with any other type of ornament.

Mark your calendars and join us at our UMW General Meeting on Tuesday, September 30, 7:00pm., to learn more about the history and significance of the Chrismon and have the opportunity to make a Chrismon for our ORUMC Chrismon tree.  We will provide instructions and supplies.  You won't want to miss this evening of fun, fellowship, and, of course, some good food.  Babysitting will be provided upon request.  For questions concerning UMW, please contact Donna Cleveland, 643-0715.

Submitted by Donna Cleveland

NEW ORUMC LOGO

Come and see our new ORUMC Logo!

Some time back, our Church Council appointed a Branding Committee and requested that they work on developing/designing an ORUMC Logo, colors, and signage that represented our newly formed mission, vision and values statements.  This Committee has worked diligently, including the use of a Branding Wheel with many of our congregants, and has completed a Logo that represents the vision, reputation and future of our congregation.  Everyone is invited to attend our next Church Council meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, July 29^th, to see the new Logo and to hear a presentation offered by our Branding Committee.  This will be presented at the first portion of the Council meeting should you not be able to stay for the entire meeting.  Please come and be a part of this exciting presentation.

Submitted by Rev. Dr. Michael Kurtz