HONDURAS MISSION TEAM TO PRESENT ON JUNE 9th
Those who went on the mission trip to Honduras in May wish to thank the congregation for their prayer, donation, and financial support. We want to be able to share the results of all the time and energy spent in planning and in serving on this mission trip. Please consider joining us in worship and during the social hour following worship as we share pictures and stories of how we were used by God to help support and continue this important ministry of the Moravian Church.
HOLY COMMUNION - SUNDAY, JUNE 9th
Join us for Communion during worship on Sunday, June 9th at 9:15am in Celebration of Pentecost
A PRAYER FOR PENTECOST
A priest who was called Adam of St. Victor often wrote prayers to be sung in the abbey of St. Victor in Paris. Although Adam died circa 1177, his prayers remain relevant. Here are a few lines from a prayer he wrote for Pentecost Sunday:
My heart was weary, but now it is eager for love.
My soul was sad, but now is full of joy.
Jesus gave his life for me.
Now you, Holy Spirit, give me to him.
-The HarperCollins Book of Prayers
compiled by Robert Van De Weyer
My heart was weary, but now it is eager for love.
My soul was sad, but now is full of joy.
Jesus gave his life for me.
Now you, Holy Spirit, give me to him.
-The HarperCollins Book of Prayers
compiled by Robert Van De Weyer
PENTECOST
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On June 9, Christians around the world will celebrate the Day of Pentecost. It’s often remembered as the church’s birthday. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he promised that the Holy Spirit would come upon those who believed in his resurrection.
Three thousand people were gathered in Jerusalem when the Spirit came upon them. They were so touched by the Holy Spirit that they began to worship regularly, especially on Sundays, the day of Christ’s resurrection. To symbolize the “tongues, as of fire” (Acts 2:3, NRSV) that came upon the people present at Pentecost, liturgical churches display the color red in their worship services on Pentecost Sunday. Many people attending worship wear red on that day. |
MORAVIAN WOMEN
Moravian Women will meet on Thursday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. in the lounge with Linda Carpenter as hostess.
JOYFUL NOISE OFFERING
A Joyful Noise offering will be taken on Sunday, June 30. This offering will be given to Jeremiah’s Crossing.
BOARD OF WORLD MISSION
Listed below are opportunities to serve, to pray and to give this month.
Serve:
Reverend Richard Lwali of Tanzania is extending invitations to interested individuals who would like to serve with the staff of two Moravian boarding schools, Bishop Kisanji Girls 3
Secondary School or Lusangi Junior Seminary, (both female and male students). Volunteers will be primarily involved with the teaching of English in the classrooms but also participate in sports and games with the students and staff. If you can commit to one month or longer of service between January and November, Please contact Jill Kolodziej, Director of Mission Service, at jill@moravianmission.org for more details of this service.
Pray:
Sister Habona Kisamwa of Kenya requests prayer for the Ray of Hope boarding school in general and, in particular, 10 Masai children who will be joining the school. Please pray for the students and the staff as they provide a home and an education for the young people.
Give:
The Mission Grants that are provided to global partners (Mission Areas, Mission Provinces and Unity Provinces) help to support projects all around the world. Recently, funds were granted to two projects in Tanzania: The Sukuma Outreach Ministry and a workshop for Leadership Capacity Building. Grant proposals have been received for the expansion of a medical clinic in Tabora and for publication of Sunday School materials. Your gifts can help to make more funds available for more projects and ministries like these. www.moravianmission.org/give
Serve:
Reverend Richard Lwali of Tanzania is extending invitations to interested individuals who would like to serve with the staff of two Moravian boarding schools, Bishop Kisanji Girls 3
Secondary School or Lusangi Junior Seminary, (both female and male students). Volunteers will be primarily involved with the teaching of English in the classrooms but also participate in sports and games with the students and staff. If you can commit to one month or longer of service between January and November, Please contact Jill Kolodziej, Director of Mission Service, at jill@moravianmission.org for more details of this service.
Pray:
Sister Habona Kisamwa of Kenya requests prayer for the Ray of Hope boarding school in general and, in particular, 10 Masai children who will be joining the school. Please pray for the students and the staff as they provide a home and an education for the young people.
Give:
The Mission Grants that are provided to global partners (Mission Areas, Mission Provinces and Unity Provinces) help to support projects all around the world. Recently, funds were granted to two projects in Tanzania: The Sukuma Outreach Ministry and a workshop for Leadership Capacity Building. Grant proposals have been received for the expansion of a medical clinic in Tabora and for publication of Sunday School materials. Your gifts can help to make more funds available for more projects and ministries like these. www.moravianmission.org/give
CARPETBALL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
The 2nd Annual Carpet Ball Tournament was held on Sunday, May 19th after worship. First Place went to Susie Thomley, Second Place to Marilyn Dakins, Third Place to Milo Plante and 4th Place to Robin Werth.
MUSIC UPDATES COMING SOON!
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GAME DAYMonday, June 17th. 11:00am. Potluck.
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COULD YOU HELP?
Some requests have come into the church office about getting transportation to the worship service on Sunday mornings. Most of the requests come from members who are shut-in or living in assisted living facilities who have limited mobility. This may mean that the one providing the transportation could have to help with a walker or wheelchair and in helping to get the person in and out of the vehicle. We would love to be able to keep our members connected to our congregation.
If this is a type of ministry you feel you might be willing to provide on behalf of our congregation, or if you have any questions, please contact Pastor Beth.
If this is a type of ministry you feel you might be willing to provide on behalf of our congregation, or if you have any questions, please contact Pastor Beth.
THANK YOU
I want to thank everyone for helping me support the mission team. Thank you for your donations of supplies for the chicken dumpling soup from eggs to jars and everything in between. I am also grateful to Marilyn Dakins who helped me prepare the soup and to all who ordered soup. I was glad I could do my own little mission. Thank you to my church family.
- Trudy Knipple
- Trudy Knipple
Our Adopt-a-Highway crew was out in May cleaning up a stretch of Highway 73 in the town of Saratoga and gathered 21 bags of trash. Thank you to Lee Fletcher, Bill Mohr, Paul and Sandi Mroz, Helen Streekstra and Roy and Dawn Wesenberg. Also joining them were friends Fred Veldmann and Brenda and Mike Hanson.
Dear Moravian friends,
Thank you for the generous donations given from February 17 – March 10 for Help for the Homeless Drive. Fifteen communities from Northeast and Central Wisconsin participated in the drive which benefited 89 crisis agencies.
SWEPS also thanks your church for the volunteers that helped during the days of March 25 through March 29. During that week, 130 households were served for a total of 361 individuals in South Wood County. Fourteen new clients were welcomed into the Pantry. We are so thankful for those who care about the well-being of our neighbors in this area.
Our needs are ongoing, so food and monetary donations are continuously and graciously appreciated. We also appreciate receiving paper and plastic bags as well as children’s books.
Again, thank you for your help at SWEPS and supporting those in need in our area.
Pat Barton
Assistant Operations Manager SWEPS
A huge thank you for the cards, money donations, phone calls, visits, food, the ladies who served the luncheon and especially your prayers for the funeral of Gordon Dakins that was held on March 18.
God Bless You All,
Marilyn Dakins
Thank you for the generous donations given from February 17 – March 10 for Help for the Homeless Drive. Fifteen communities from Northeast and Central Wisconsin participated in the drive which benefited 89 crisis agencies.
SWEPS also thanks your church for the volunteers that helped during the days of March 25 through March 29. During that week, 130 households were served for a total of 361 individuals in South Wood County. Fourteen new clients were welcomed into the Pantry. We are so thankful for those who care about the well-being of our neighbors in this area.
Our needs are ongoing, so food and monetary donations are continuously and graciously appreciated. We also appreciate receiving paper and plastic bags as well as children’s books.
Again, thank you for your help at SWEPS and supporting those in need in our area.
Pat Barton
Assistant Operations Manager SWEPS
A huge thank you for the cards, money donations, phone calls, visits, food, the ladies who served the luncheon and especially your prayers for the funeral of Gordon Dakins that was held on March 18.
God Bless You All,
Marilyn Dakins
BOARD OF ELDERS UPDATE
Received reports from the different committees and ministries:
- Discussed summer vespers services. They will continue this summer on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. by the campfire pit or in the Social Room in inclement weather. They will be like a vespers service at church camp with a few songs, a scripture with meditation and prayer.
- Discussed the request from some shut-ins to have transportation to church for worship. We will encourage members of the congregation who are willing to provide this to contact Pastor Beth.
- Pastor Beth will be on call for Rev. Wanda Veldman while she is on vacation May 27 – June 10.
- Affirmed the worship leadership of June 9 by the Honduras Mission Team. They will share about their ministry work and will host the social time following to continue with their presentation.
- Discussed the desire to continue with the 4th of July food stand. We will work on planning and coordinating this event.
- Next meeting: Tuesday, June 18
BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPDATE
Thank you to all that have helped or contributed to the church in the past. Without individuals like you, it would make our job very difficult.
- The Trustees discussed having a workday in June or July. (Date to be determined.) This would include cleaning a couple basement rooms and painting both inside and outside.
- If you have any questions or concerns, please ask me (Eric Voight) or any Trustee, and we would be glad to answer it or bring the concern to a Board meeting.
- Next meeting: Tuesday, June 11
BUILDING COMMITTEE UPDATE
Last month, the Building Committee met with Gries Architects as they work on defining details for the spaces on the bidding and construction drawings and documents. They expect to have these documents done when they have an appointment with the State for plan approvals on June 25th. The committee will continue to meet to review and, with the Boards, approve the documents as they are finished.
In the next several weeks, the committee will also work on developing a list of any local contractors we want to include in the bidders list. It is the expectations that by the end June, we will be ready to send the project out for bids. Any questions please direct to the committee through any of the members or through Pastor Beth.
-Michael Barnes Chair, Building Committee
In the next several weeks, the committee will also work on developing a list of any local contractors we want to include in the bidders list. It is the expectations that by the end June, we will be ready to send the project out for bids. Any questions please direct to the committee through any of the members or through Pastor Beth.
-Michael Barnes Chair, Building Committee
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
The Wisconsin Rapids Farmers Market will be located this summer along First Avenue South to Goggins Street. This means that First Avenue South from West Grand Avenue to Chase Street will be closed. The area north of Goggins Street will be for market vender booths and the area south of Goggins to Chase will be for vendor parking.
Parking for customers will be available along the side streets and the parking lot behind the Tribune building. Our parking lot will also be available except when we have a funeral or during our construction project if necessary. (We have cones that can be placed out to reserve our parking lot for funerals.)
The Farmers Market will run every Thursday and Saturday
Parking for customers will be available along the side streets and the parking lot behind the Tribune building. Our parking lot will also be available except when we have a funeral or during our construction project if necessary. (We have cones that can be placed out to reserve our parking lot for funerals.)
The Farmers Market will run every Thursday and Saturday
A NEW OLD WAY TO PRAY
An ancient Jewish form of prayer, still in use today, involves sprinkling one’s day with short prayers of gratitude to God. The prayer typically begins: “Blessed are you, O Lord our God, king of the universe, who ... ” and concludes with a phrase that fits the specific situation. Such a prayer works well in good circumstances and bad. For example:
• “Blessed are you, O Lord our God, king of the universe, who has provided clean water for my shower this morning.”
• “Blessed are you, O Lord ... who brings friends to support me in my grief.”
• “Blessed are you, O Lord ... who has blessed me with a keen mind; please help me focus while I take this test.”
• “Blessed are you, O Lord ... who holds my children in unconditional love.”
Try using this form of prayer liberally as a way to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and to weave your faith throughout each day.
• “Blessed are you, O Lord our God, king of the universe, who has provided clean water for my shower this morning.”
• “Blessed are you, O Lord ... who brings friends to support me in my grief.”
• “Blessed are you, O Lord ... who has blessed me with a keen mind; please help me focus while I take this test.”
• “Blessed are you, O Lord ... who holds my children in unconditional love.”
Try using this form of prayer liberally as a way to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and to weave your faith throughout each day.
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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ARE YOU READY TO DANCE AND TONE YOUR BODY?Elsa Voight now offers Zumba® Toning classes right here at Wisconsin Rapids Moravian Church! Click HERE to learn more about registration and details. See you there in the disco lights!
Please contact Elsa with further questions: Email: PittsvilleDancePartyFitness@Gmail.com Call or Text: 715-577-8071 |
UNLEASH YOUR POWER!
The Moravian Women’s Conference will be held June 20-23 in Winston-Salem. Keynote speakers include Rachel Held Evans, a New York Times bestselling author; Rt. Rev. Kay Ward, author and a bishop of the Worldwide Moravian Unity; Rev. Christie Melby- Gibbons, Executive Director of Tricklebee; Rev. Dr. Heather Hartung Vacek, Vice-President and Dean at Pittsburg Theological Seminary and Dena Grillo Fortuzi, church leader in the Moravian Church in Albania.
We have received paper copies of the registration form. They are on the table at the back of the sanctuary.
Scholarships are available during registration as well as through the Moravian Western Christian Education Commission.
For further information, go to:
https://moravianwomen.wordpress.com/registration/
We have received paper copies of the registration form. They are on the table at the back of the sanctuary.
Scholarships are available during registration as well as through the Moravian Western Christian Education Commission.
For further information, go to:
https://moravianwomen.wordpress.com/registration/
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2019 CAMPS THEME:
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PLUS 50 RETREAT AT MT. MORRIS
Everyone in the over 50 crowd is invited to attend this special retreat at Mt. Morris. The dates are August 15-18 and the theme is “Love, Love, Love – What Does the Bible Say about Love.” Registration forms are available on the table at the back of the sanctuary.
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CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMLast fall the Board of Trustees made changes to our camp scholarship program. This year as in past years, we will provide scholarships to cover one-half of the cost of camp. We will continue to do so plus campers can earn points to cover the additional costs. If they earn four points, 100 percent of their cost to attend camp will be covered. Further information, as well as how to earn credits, is available on the table at the back of the sanctuary.
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PRAYER OF SERVANTHOODO God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come. We give you thanks for your constant presence.
Through seasons of constancy 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. 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. |
PASTORAL CARE
To reach Rev. Beth Rohn-Habhegger, please call her at 715-213-2362 or send an email to wrmcpastor@gmail.com.