NEW MEMBERS - SUNDAY, MAY 22
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During our worship service on May 22, we will be officially welcoming twelve individuals into the membership of our congregation. We encourage you to join us for worship on this date to help us welcome Korey Abbott, Joyce Clausson, Roger Irwin, Earl & Connie Janssen, Shannon Johnson and her children McKenna Johnelson, Reed Johnelson, Finnigan Johnelson, Christopher Ratelle, Laurol Ratelle, and Diane Steele into our church family. There will be a reception in their honor in the Social Room following worship.
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SPECIAL MUSIC FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
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If you would like to provide special music for one of our summer (June-August) 9 a.m. in-person worship, please contact Dawn Wesenberg.
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CHILDREN'S CHOIR
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Do you want to sing praises to God? Do you want to be with your church school friends? Come join us at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. There will be a story, singing and cookies!
See you there! Elaine Voight and Robin Werth |
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SUMMER CAMPS 2022FAMILY CAMP
When: June 3-5, 2022 Where: Mt. Morris Camp & Conference Center Director: Dan Scharnhorst Registration information to come! -------- Junior Camp When: July 31-August 1 Where: Mt. Morris Camp & Conference Center Campers Invited: Completed 2nd grade – 5th grade Director: James Heroux Cost: Our camps are heavily subsidized thanks to gifts from past donors to the District Camping Fund. After these subsidies, cost of Junior Camp is $200 with a $35 registration fee. Contact your local congregation to inquire about possible camp scholarships. Registration information to come! ---------- Winmor When: July 24th - 30th Where: Mt. Morris Camp Campers Invited: Completed 6th - 8th grade Director: Jordan Forbes Cost: Our camps are heavily subsidized thanks to gifts from past donors to the District Camping Fund. After these subsidies, cost of Winmor Camp is $290 with a $35 registration fee. Contact your local congregation to inquire about possible camp scholarships. Registration information to come! ---------- Chetek When: July 17 – 23 Where: Mt. Morris Camp Campers Invited: Completed 9th grade - age 21 Directors: Jason Andersen & Amy Andersen Cost: Our camps are heavily subsidized thanks to gifts from past donors to the District Camping Fund. After these subsidies, cost of Chetek Camp is $290 with a $35 registration fee. Contact your local congregation to inquire about possible camp scholarships. Registration information to come! |
MORAVIAN WOMEN - MAY 2022
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The Moravian Women will be meeting on Wednesday, May 18 at 1 p.m. in the lounge. They will be continuing their study, “Sitting at the Table in the Kingdom of God.” All women are invited to join them in a time of fellowship and Bible Study.
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COFFEE HOUR
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Two years ago, we began a very strange journey…and everything was different/altered in some way. Now that CDC guidelines have eased up considerably, let’s resume coffee hours!
What’s needed for a successful coffee hour?
Coffee, coffee creamer, sugar, plates, plastic-ware, and cups are provided and are located in the kitchenette (donations are always welcome!). If you’re not finding what you need, just ask. A coffee hour can be hosted by a family, a group of friends, or a committee. You could also sponsor a coffee hour if you’d rather not host one. Interested? Just sign up on the Coffee Hour Sign-up sheet located in the Social Room. Any questions? Call the church office (715) 423-0180 or Kathy Plante (715) 459-1110. Extra note: Please take into consider the fact that we do have some members within our church family who have food allergies. If you’re able, please provide a label for baked/bought goods. |
BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY - NOW ON FRIDAYS AT 9:00AM
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Our weekly morning Bible study has decided to meet a half hour earlier. We are meeting on Friday mornings to study Max Lucado’s book When God Whispers Your Name. This group now gathers at 9:00 a.m. each week to discuss a chapter from the book and its relationship to scripture and our faith journey. We will be gathering in a hybrid model both in-person (with precautions) and via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81175567613?pwd=aXhQQ W9xNzBJdThrT01PU0c2dFNRZz09 Meeting ID: 811 7556 7613 Passcode: Bible |
BOARD OF ELDERS - UPDATE - APRIL 2022
The Elders met on the evening of April following the Joint Board meeting:
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, May 10 following the Joint Board meeting.
- We received reports from the pastor and various committees.
- We discussed feedback from the congregation. This included review and comments about Maundy Thursday worship and communications issues we seem to be having as a congregation. We are working to put things in place to help in these areas.
- We designated our May Joyful Noise offering to go to Mt. Morris Camp and Retreat Center
- We approved the membership of thirteen individuals who requested joining our congregation officially. We will receive these individuals into our family of faith during worship on May 22.
- We approved the creation of a public Facebook page to get information out beyond our congregation with the stipulation that comments be closed down on this site.
- We approved the participation of Pastor Beth to be in rotation to offer a monthly chapel service at Edenbrook.
- We closed ourselves with prayer.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, May 10 following the Joint Board meeting.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - UPDATE - APRIL 2022
Re: Summer Church Camps Scholarship Information
Hello all! A report for the April Trustees meeting is not available for this newsletter with our meeting taking place a week later.
So it is spring and Moravian Church Summer Camps are around the corner. I want to take this opportunity to go over the Scholarship information for camp. Some years ago a scholarship fund was set up through special donations for this purpose. All campers will get 50% of the camp cost paid for from the Scholarship fund. To encourage more involvement by our young people in the life of the congregation, campers can earn points toward the camp cost up to 100% of the fee.
They will earn one point for each completed activity from the following list:
The percentage of fee paid by the scholarship fund for the camper will increase for each point earned as follows:
Only 4 activities completed by a camper will earn a fee free attendance to their church camp.
Other activities may be considered by the Board of Trustees for credit from the Scholarship fund. If a camper have an idea for an activity not on the list, they should discuss it with a member of the Board of Trustees for review and approval.
There are forms at the back of the Church for applying for this aid that also contains this information. Leave the completed form with the Church office. Feel free to ask any Board member with any questions you have.
Happy Camping!
Michael Barnes Chair, Board of Trustees
Hello all! A report for the April Trustees meeting is not available for this newsletter with our meeting taking place a week later.
So it is spring and Moravian Church Summer Camps are around the corner. I want to take this opportunity to go over the Scholarship information for camp. Some years ago a scholarship fund was set up through special donations for this purpose. All campers will get 50% of the camp cost paid for from the Scholarship fund. To encourage more involvement by our young people in the life of the congregation, campers can earn points toward the camp cost up to 100% of the fee.
They will earn one point for each completed activity from the following list:
- Ushering for Worship
- Reading Scripture for Worship
- POP Music for Worship
- Working with a Cleaning Team
- Working at the Independence Day Cookout
- Working at the Easter Breakfast (setup, serve, and clean up)
- Working at the Book Sale
- Candle Serving at Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
The percentage of fee paid by the scholarship fund for the camper will increase for each point earned as follows:
- 1 point: 62.5%
- 2 points: 75%
- 3 points: 87.5%
- 4 points: 100%
Only 4 activities completed by a camper will earn a fee free attendance to their church camp.
Other activities may be considered by the Board of Trustees for credit from the Scholarship fund. If a camper have an idea for an activity not on the list, they should discuss it with a member of the Board of Trustees for review and approval.
There are forms at the back of the Church for applying for this aid that also contains this information. Leave the completed form with the Church office. Feel free to ask any Board member with any questions you have.
Happy Camping!
Michael Barnes Chair, Board of Trustees
JOINT BOARD - UPDATE - MARCH 2022
The Joint Board met on March 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Our Western District Executive Board (WDEB) President, Bruce Nelson, came to do a check-in with our board. This is something the WDEB is seeking to do annually to be of support and encouragement to the congregations of our district. We shared our thoughts on what we do well, what we could work on, and were encouraged to set goals for the coming year.
With the Blessings committee being created out of discussion from the Joint Board we made the decision that they would indeed be a subcommittee of the Joint Board and report to the Joint Board.
It was requested at this meeting that the Trustees share in a newsletter article information about the policies of the Camp Scholarship and how to go about requesting funds, and then, following the camping season, to share with the congregation how much was used to support our children in attending camp.
Our next meeting will be on April 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Our Western District Executive Board (WDEB) President, Bruce Nelson, came to do a check-in with our board. This is something the WDEB is seeking to do annually to be of support and encouragement to the congregations of our district. We shared our thoughts on what we do well, what we could work on, and were encouraged to set goals for the coming year.
With the Blessings committee being created out of discussion from the Joint Board we made the decision that they would indeed be a subcommittee of the Joint Board and report to the Joint Board.
It was requested at this meeting that the Trustees share in a newsletter article information about the policies of the Camp Scholarship and how to go about requesting funds, and then, following the camping season, to share with the congregation how much was used to support our children in attending camp.
Our next meeting will be on April 19 at 6:00 p.m.
LOOKING FOR HELP FOR THE BOOK SALE AGAIN
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The book sale has been a ministry event for which we have become known in the community. It has a wonderful history of not only giving people the opportunity to share literature with each other, but has allowed us to raise funds to help advance the education of members of our community. For the past two years we have not been able to offer this event because of the pandemic. Now, its offering is in trouble because of lack of leadership to make this event happen.
While we do have a member who is prayerfully considering chairing the committee to make it happen, we need people to help physically as well. Some examples of help needed is to bring books in from the collection bin which is placed outside our building for people to drop off donation, to sort the books as they are donated, to work at the event itself, and to help provide refreshments during the event. We encourage each of us to pray about this event and if you are willing to help, please sign the clip board that comes through during worship or contact the church office for us to add your name. |
Stewardship is a commitment to becoming Christ-centered rather than self-centered. Our Moravian Covenant for Christian Living refers to stewardship as “a sacred responsibility and genuine opportunity to be faithful stewards of all God has entrusted to us: our time, our talents, and our financial resources. We view all of life as a sacred trust to be used wisely.” Stewardship is a joyful journey that brings us closer to who God is calling us to be.
PRAYER OF SERVANTHOOD
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come. We give you thanks for your constant presence. Through seasons of stability and change, you are with us, calling us out of ourselves into the world to serve others. Grant that we may be united in love for each other and for those we haven’t yet met. Grant us wisdom, patience, and perseverance as we work through the details and challenges of the ministry you have placed before us. Continue, O Lord, to bless the work of our hands. Bless the work of our hands.
Amen.
Amen.
RECYCLE YOUR INK CARTRIDGES
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Thank you to all who donate their used ink/toner cartridges to the church. We get a $2.00 credit for each cartridge turned in. So far this year, we have saved over $320 in office supplies. The used cartridges can be placed in the blue bin in the Social Room.
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