CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION GATHERING - OCTOBER 10th
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Following worship on Sunday, October 10, we invite any student (grade 7 or higher) and their family to join Pastor Beth for an opportunity to learn about the upcoming Confirmation class to be offered. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Pastor Beth and she will be glad to speak with you about it.
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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 |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
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The Christian Education Committee is looking for a teacher or teachers to organize Sunday School or activities for the children. At this time, Heather Wellach has decided to take a step back from teaching Sunday School and is hoping for volunteers to teach or organize an activity for the children. Children learn from their parents on a daily basis, so we are looking for fresh faces to help educate the children.
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PASTOR BETH ATTENDING PEER GROUP GATHERING
Pastor Beth will be participating along with 6-7 other Moravian pastors in what is known as a “cohort” gathering. This is a gathering of peers (in this case clergy) who meet twice a year and present case studies of areas where the pastor is seek to grow in their leadership skills. Each person presents a case and through a set procedure is able to process best practices for how to handle the situation. This process benefits the pastor and the congregation.
The fall gathering will take place in Fargo, North Dakota October 25-29.
The fall gathering will take place in Fargo, North Dakota October 25-29.
NOVEMBER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - NOVEMBER 19-21st
You are invited to join the Western District Justice Team for a Fall, 2021 retreat; Doing Justice: Widening the Circle. This event will take place on November 19th - 21st at beautiful Mt. Morris Camp and Retreat Center near Wautoma, WI.
Whether this is your first step or 100th in doing justice, this is your time to get a clearer understanding on what you can do in your congregation and larger community.
During our weekend retreat we will welcome the Reverend Dennis Jacobsen, retired ELCA clergy and author of the book Doing Justice: Congregations and Community Organizing. In the book Rev. Jacobsen brings together the Biblical calling to do justice with strategies for congregations in their work with local communities. In addition, Rev. Jacobsen will bring the teaching of the book to life by sharing a case study of his congregation’s current work in the Milwaukee area on lead poisoning.
In order that we can host meaningful discussions we ask all participants to read the book; Doing Justice: Congregations and Community Organizing, prior to the retreat. This work prior to the gathering is important as we discuss strategies to be about God’s justice in our congregations and larger communities.
You won’t want to miss out this time for fellowship, networking, organizing, and fun! By the end of the weekend our hopes are that you will leave with new connections and concrete steps to begin or strengthen justice ministry in your church and community.
The book can be purchased for $14.40 at Fortress Press or ordered from your local bookstore. Register at wdjusticeteam@gmail.com by Tuesday, October 19th. The cost per participant is $100.
-The Western District Justice Team
Whether this is your first step or 100th in doing justice, this is your time to get a clearer understanding on what you can do in your congregation and larger community.
During our weekend retreat we will welcome the Reverend Dennis Jacobsen, retired ELCA clergy and author of the book Doing Justice: Congregations and Community Organizing. In the book Rev. Jacobsen brings together the Biblical calling to do justice with strategies for congregations in their work with local communities. In addition, Rev. Jacobsen will bring the teaching of the book to life by sharing a case study of his congregation’s current work in the Milwaukee area on lead poisoning.
In order that we can host meaningful discussions we ask all participants to read the book; Doing Justice: Congregations and Community Organizing, prior to the retreat. This work prior to the gathering is important as we discuss strategies to be about God’s justice in our congregations and larger communities.
You won’t want to miss out this time for fellowship, networking, organizing, and fun! By the end of the weekend our hopes are that you will leave with new connections and concrete steps to begin or strengthen justice ministry in your church and community.
The book can be purchased for $14.40 at Fortress Press or ordered from your local bookstore. Register at wdjusticeteam@gmail.com by Tuesday, October 19th. The cost per participant is $100.
-The Western District Justice Team
BOARD OF ELDERS - UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2021
The Elders met on the evening of September 21:
- We accepted, with regret, the resignation of Robin Werth from the board.
- We received reports from the pastor and various committees.
- We approved the reinstatement of two former members.
- We reviewed the Open House we hosted for the community.
- We appointed our representatives to the Nominating and Budget committees which will begin their work in early October.
- We reviewed names of those who are eligible to take confirmation and discussed possibly adjusting the age level at which we offer this program.
- We closed ourselves with prayer.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2021
The Board met with a representative from Church Mutual to review our insurance coverage.
Bruce King resigned from the Board of Trustees and his resignation was accepted by the Joint Board.
Looking ahead to 2022, we are in search of a new Treasurer for the church. Marilyn Hutter has faithfully served this position for numerous years. She has decided to retired and agreed to complete the 2021 year. If you have any questions about the position or would be interested in fulling this position, please contact the church office.
THANK YOU, Marilyn, for your years of dedication and service to the church!
The Board of Trustees
- Minutes from the August meeting, treasurer’s report and payment of bills were approved.
- Discussed removal of chair lifts, installation of concrete patio, caulking of windows, shelving for pastor’s office, and lights for outside cross. Clavinova needs further repair. Will be taken back to see if it can be repaired.
- A Little Library and bench will be installed outside at the front of the church building.
- Quotes from Complete Control and Tweetgarot were received and will be reviewed at the next meeting.
Bruce King resigned from the Board of Trustees and his resignation was accepted by the Joint Board.
Looking ahead to 2022, we are in search of a new Treasurer for the church. Marilyn Hutter has faithfully served this position for numerous years. She has decided to retired and agreed to complete the 2021 year. If you have any questions about the position or would be interested in fulling this position, please contact the church office.
THANK YOU, Marilyn, for your years of dedication and service to the church!
The Board of Trustees
IN NEED OF BOOK SALE CHAIR
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Even though we will not be holding out book sale this year, we are looking forward hopefully to next year and being able to offer it once more. For this to happen we will need your help. Jody has stepped down from the role of coordinating this program. 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).
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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.
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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 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.
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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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