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WOMEN'S GROUP: WWW!Our Working Women’s group “Wine, Women, and the Word” will be gathering on June 28 at 6:30 p.m. We hope to be able to gather in person – location TBD – but have a Zoom meeting scheduled as a back-up. This month we will continue our study of Max Lucado’s book “Ten Women of The Bible: One by One They Changed the World” with Chapter 2. If you are interested in participating and have not picked up a book yet, please contact the church office and we will arrange to get one to you.
WOMEN'S GROUP: WWW! - JULYJuly 26 at 6:30 p.m. We hope to be able to gather in person – location TBD – but have a Zoom meeting scheduled as a back-up. This month we will continue our study of Max Lucado’s book “Ten Women of The Bible: One by One They Changed the World” by going back to Chapter 1.
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INFO COMING SOON
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NO BRAT FRY THIS YEARAfter much discussion and with the health recommendations being to avoid large crowds, the Elders have made the difficult decision to not hold a Brat Fry this year. Our hope is that we will be able to offer this opportunity again next summer at its usual time.
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BOOK SALE - CHAIR PERSON NEEDEDIt is with deep gratitude for the time, energy and passion she has shared over the past four years that we thank Jody Werth for her leadership of coordinating our annual book sale. Jody has asked to step down from this role following our 2020 sale in October. She is willing to help mentor anyone who might feel called and be willing to take on the role of coordinating this ministry of our congregation. If this might be you, please contact Pastor Beth (and/or Jody).
Jody, in the words of our Savior, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” We thank you for all you have done for this ministry. |
BOARD OF ELDERS - UPDATE - JUNE 2020
The Elders met on the evening of June 16, 2020 in-person and via Zoom
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 pm.
- We discussed feedback we received from members of the congregation.
- We continued to discuss how to proceed with looking to regather in the church. This will include the purchase of “premade” communion sets which include the juice and wafer. We are continuing to look at how to best have communion safely during the pandemic.
- We decided not to hold our annual Brat Fry this year due to concerns with the pandemic. Our hope is to have it again next year.
- We received reports from our various committees
- We affirmed Pastor Beth’s idea to have a “Light Up the Land” campaign encouraging our congregation and community to put out luminaries for the July 4th weekend.
- We affirmed Pastor Beth’s vacation and will be suggesting other worship services to connect with the Sunday she is away.
- We rescheduled our meeting for a week later to accommodate Pastor Beth’s vacation.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 pm.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - UPDATE
INFO COMING SOON
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SHARING SOME THOUGHTSOh, for the good olde days when you could believe that “red sky at night, sailors delight; red sky in the morning, sailor take warning.” Those are words I grew up with living as a farmer’s daughter and I like to think I still do.
I am a person who does not handle change well but I like to think I can find a way to be at peace with my decision. What is happening right now in the world is simply mind blowing. There is no old fashion of a normal as we knew it. That world is gone but we can learn and live with today. To worship for me without singing is very hard. Music has been and still is a huge part of my life. My hope is that a vaccine will solve and control the spread of this virus that has torn our world apart. But until that happens, how can we be the church, doing what our Lord and our Savior wants us to do. I do not claim to have the answers. I just try to listen for God’s leading in some small way. I have to believe that if we can respect each other and live in Christian love, we can get through this. Our world is ever changing and I have to let go and let God lead me in the way I should go. That is what I have to believe in. I hope through respect and in Christian love I can do this for all. If we focus on what God has in mind, we will make it through. We may have to swallow hard but we need to lean totally on God to do His work in His world to save each of us. I praise God that He is ever near. God bless us all in doing His work. For God gave us His only Son that by believing in Him, we will live in Christian love. Thanks be to God who gives us life eternal. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In Christian love, Trudy Knipple |
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THE GENEROUS SUNSHINE OF SUMMERSit in the generous sunshine of summer --
A bright blue sky overhead. Join millions of leaves. Join grasses and trees. Soak up the warmth from heaven. Pause in the generous sunshine of summer. Look for a cool, clear brook. Rest in the shade That summer has made. Rest and refresh the soul. Bask in the generous sunshine of summer. Indulge in its timelessness — the quiet unfolding of nature itself, Abundantly giving, Abundantly living. Beauty transcends the earth, and leads to eternal worth! —Peggy Ferrell |
2020 WATCHWORDS
Congregation:
Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.”
Matthew 18:21-22
Board of Elders:
The Lord is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9
Board of Trustees:
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Isaiah 52:7
Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.”
Matthew 18:21-22
Board of Elders:
The Lord is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9
Board of Trustees:
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Isaiah 52:7
WORSHIP SERVICE CANCELLATIONS
If we need to cancel a Sunday service due to bad weather, we will send out an email or you can check for cancellations listed on WSAW or WAOW.
RECYCLE YOUR INK CARTRIDGES
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Did you know that we collect used ink and toner cartridges and then turn them in for credit. We receive $2.00 for each cartridge that we bring in. You can place your used cartridges in the blue plastic container in the hallway by the offices.
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