January 2019 Evangelical & Reformed United Church of Christ Volume 859

On the Journey . . . Rev. Dr. Bob Gross OCC

Happy New Year! I’m so excited about all the possibilities in this new year, especially the General Synod of the United Church of Christ, in Milwaukee, June 21-25. I’ll share more about this in the months to come. For now, please read the following letter from the leaders of our Local Arrangements Committee, (LAC). I hope we can count on your help. YOUR HELP IS KEY to the success of the Wisconsin Conference hosting the 32nd General Synod of the UCC at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. Over 3000 people are expected to attend and we need 300 to 400 volunteers to assist the Local Arrangements Committee over this 5-day event. Here is an opportunity to experience the wider United Church of Christ and to learn about our denomination and the many ministries we are engaged in on behalf of Jesus Christ. To the right is a list of several ways you can volunteer.

In January, Volunteer registration will be available online through the Wisconsin Conference website page for General Synod. Information with the link will also be emailed to congregations. All registrations for Volunteering will be done electronically including indicating the positions available and the dates/times volunteers are needed.

Fill out the form and schedule yourself for a specific time and specific opportunity/ies. To qualify for a reduced Synod

registration fee, volunteers must sign up for 6 hours. Once confirmed as an Official Volunteer you will receive a code and can register on the UCC General Synod website, ucc.org/synod.

After registering as a volunteer, Volunteers must register with the General Synod site and pay a reduced fee of $60. As a registered volunteer you are able to attend all 5 days of the General Synod as a visitor volunteer at this reduced rate. DO NOT Register on the Synod website until you have been confirmed and received the volunteer code.

We hope you consider volunteering at General Synod 32 in Milwaukee June 21-25, 2019! We want you to help give an extravagant welcome to the United Church of Christ in Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Conference.

General Synod 32 LAC Coordinators: Bonnie Andrews, Debbie Payden, Tom Payden, Tim Perkins

WAYS TO VOLUNTEER:

• Extravagant Hospitality & Welcome: Welcome and direct attendees at Mitchell Airport, the Intermodal Station downtown and in designated hotels.

• Registration Table: Assist with the check-in process at the Wisconsin Center.

• Guides & Greeters: Welcome and provide directions to attendees in the Wisconsin Center.

• Accessibility: Assist with motorized scooters, or other accommodations.

• Childcare & Children’s Ministry: Provide supervision and program leadership for age-appropriate child care and children’s activities for infants through age 12. All volunteers in this area will have a background check.

• Word Processing for Education & Committees; use your word processing skills to maintain edits in pronouncements of assigned committees.

• Floor Stewards: Assist delegates during plenary sessions as needed.

• Exhibit Hall Support: Assist in the area designated for UCC and related agencies and vendors.

• Worship Ushers: Usher during worship services of Synod.

• Volunteer Support: Support volunteers before and during General Synod.

• App-bassadors: Help delegates and visitors to access the General Synod app.

• Outdoor Festival: Direct and assist attendees at the Sunday Festival at Frank Zeidler Square Park. All members of the Wisconsin Conference are invited!

• Flexible On-Call: On-call volunteers will cover needs which arise unexpectedly.

• For more information check out wcucc.org/synodvolunteer.

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January Notes from Sunday school Mary Ann Proffitt, Christian Ed Director

Deep Sea Discovery: Diving into the Bible is taking a short break for the holidays. We will resume Sunday school on January 13th.

I want to thank all the families, teacher, shepherds, and congregation for their continued support of our Sunday school program! I also want to thank all those who helped with the Sunday school Christmas program, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas". The kids did a fabulous

job and it couldn’t have been done without the help of so many! Thanks to Mike Suchecki for taking care of the sound system/microphones and even coming in on Saturday to help figure it all out! Thanks to Joel Matthys for taking time out of his busy schedule to play piano for us! Also, thanks to Joe Perez and Trish Bakalars for taking care of pictures and pizza and the youth group for helping in the kitchen and with the preschoolers! A special thank you to Dawn Coryell, Janet Horrell, Cindy Bockman and Laura Ahtonen for helping with the costumes! l for her help with making some new costumes, washing and mending them and fitting all the kids. Also thank you to Lorie and Lindsay Juno for helping with the preschoolers. And finally thank you also to Pastor Bob for his ongoing support! It truly takes a great team to make the program happen! Thank you all!

Sunday, December 30 – No Sunday school due to

New Year’s holiday

Sunday, January 6 – Family Sunday

Sunday, January 13 – Sunday school resumes

God bless you all.

Youth Group News Mary Ann Proffitt

College Care Packages

The youth group packed and sent care packages to 4 first year college students.

Waukesha Escape Room

Sunday, January 6th at 12:30 pm.

We’ll have pizza at church after confirmation & then head to the Escape room at 12:10. Those who

are not in confirmation, will cook the pizza so it is ready by 11:30 am. Email Mrs. Proffitt if you’d like to attend as soon as possible as we have only 4 more open slots. Common Grounds

Due to scheduling issues for the regular attenders of our high school group that meets at Le Caffe Bistro, the day/time may be changing. Please watch for details in the bulletin in the coming weeks as details are figured out. Next Youth Group Meeting

Sunday, January 13th after church at 10:30am.

Meetings are typically the 2nd Sunday of every month to discuss mission

work, events and activities and are for students 7 th grade through high school. Everyone’s welcome!

Service Planning Meeting – Sunday, January 13th from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Please bring some money for food for lunch. The youth will be doing the Sunday morning services for March 3rd and April 7th. We will start brainstorming ideas for both services. The first will be on Love of Neighbor and the second on Love of Children.

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Women’s Fellowship Sue Manzke, President

Wow!! January 2019 already!! And what a year 2018 was. Women’s Fellowship was busy all year!

We’d like to thank all of

those who donated to the Hat/Mitten/Scarf Tree!!! It was an amazing amount of warm cozy things for those in need. They were: 1 baby blanket, 1

baby outfit, 12 pair mittens, 4 hat/mitten sets, 1 hat/glove set, 3

cozy collars, 21 pair of gloves, 1 pair of slippers, 72 hats, 37 scarves, 4 hat/scarf sets and 5 polar fleece blankets!!! That totals 162 items!! Wonderful!! Thank you also to those who purchased Kringles this

year!! We really appreciate it!! The funds raised go to those in need. The Christmas Clearing

Council barrels were

heaping full long before the deadline. We more than likely could have filled 4-5. There are a lot of children who will be extremely happy for your donations. Thanks again!! Don’t forget the program we have called Angel’s

Express. We’re more than happy to bring a meal

or two to anyone who might be in need . . . whether they are ill, have a funeral in their family or know

of someone who just plain needs it!! Please see Pat Kruse for any information on this program or to advise her of someone who may need it.

Housekeeping: We have signs up to NOT dump

beverages in the garbage cans . . . instead to dump them in the sink & then throw the cups away. That is still what we’d like you to do . . . HOWEVER . . . please don’t leave a mess in the sink for someone else to clean up! Please rinse the liquid down and wipe the sink out with some paper towel. It becomes a really nasty and smelly mess that is hard to clean. Thanks so much for cleaning up after yourself!!!

We’ve become more & more involved with the community

& several groups are using our building & our kitchen . . . some of whom are paying to use the space. We’d like it to always be a clean & pleasant space to use. We have noticed that several folks have become

lax in how they put things away how they clean up the counters, sinks, refrigerator, freezer & ovens & stove. Please be a little more aware & respectful of others by doing your part & please leave the kitchen like you found it or better!! Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks a bunch!!! Speaking of refrigerator . . .

our old refrigerator died and we now have a beautiful new one!!! It’s bigger and better!! Feel free to stroll through the kitchen and take a peek at it! Again . . . just like with the old one . . . please label your items with name and date. The Health Department DOES check on us!!

Just a reminder that ALL ladies of our church are more than welcome to come to our meetings. Join the fun!! There is no special initiation or hazing or anything. Come to our meeting and enjoy a great dessert also.

Those who have been coming regularly are encouraged to invite someone new to come along!! The more the merrier!! Our next meeting is Monday,

February 4th at 6:30pm! Come one come all . . . and bring a friend! See you then!!

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Family Fun Time Events Greg and Mary Ann Proffitt

Book Club

Tuesday, January 8th 6:30pm at church Bring a friend! Even if you don’t finish the book, you are welcome to join us! We will be discussing “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate.

“Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family's Mississippi River shanty boat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge--until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children's Home Society orphanage, the Foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents--but they quickly realize that the truth is much darker. At the mercy of the facility's cruel director, Rill fights to keep her sisters and brother together--in a world of danger and uncertainty. Aiken, South Carolina, present day. Born into wealth and privilege, Avery Stafford seems to have it all: a successful career as a federal prosecutor, a handsome fiancé, and a

lavish wedding on the horizon. But when Avery returns home to help her father weather a health crisis, a chance encounter leaves her with uncomfortable questions--and compels her to take a journey through her family's long-hidden history, on a path that will

ultimately lead either to devastation . . . or redemption.

Based on one of America's most notorious real-life scandals--in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis-based adoption organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country--Wingate's riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale reminds us how, even though the paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong.”

Come and enjoy an evening of discussion, dessert and a lot of fun! Everyone is welcome!

Crafter's Corner

Saturday, January 12th 9am to 8:30pm at church. Come craft the afternoon away! Bring your favorite crafts and join in an afternoon of fellowship and fun! We’ll be ordering out for lunch and dinner so please bring money with you! Also, please sign up to bring a snack, fruit or dessert if you would like. Invite a friend or two and come for lunch or stay for the whole day! Everyone is welcome!

Thank you, thank you!

. . . to everyone who donated supplies or helped at the Community Christmas!! We made:

Thirty-nine blankets, 24 dozen cookies,

over 50 Christmas cards & 84 jars of cookie mix!

Blankets were distributed at Hebron House & the Sienna House. Cookies were divided between Hebron house, Sienna House & the Waukesha Fire Department. Thank you to all for giving of your time to make someone else’s Christmas a little brighter!

A special thank you to the Suchecki’s for inviting us into their beautifully decorated home for a warm fire, hot cocoa, cookies & fellowship after a wonderful night of Christmas caroling at Linden Heights/ Linden Grove! Thanks to all who came & shared the music of the season with others. It truly was a joyous time!

Plan to attend Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 at 9 am.

Sunday flowers . . .

Church Office

We have openings to provide Sunday flowers in honor of a birthday, celebration of a special occasion or in memory of a loved one or for any reason at all. Please see the Flower Sign-Up sheet at the Welcome table for a date that works best for you.

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Serving Schedule Brigette Unger, Church Office

Thank you for your faithful commitment to one or more of our serving teams. We couldn’t do it without you. Below are the assigned servers for January, February & March. If you find that a change is necessary, please remember that it is YOUR responsibility to find a replacement & to let the office know no later than 8 am Thursday morning before the Sunday you’re scheduled to serve so the correct information is noted in the bulletin & the proper name tags are set out.

If you need to call in due to sickness or something unexpected at the last minute, please contact the serving Deacon or someone on the serving team you are scheduled for . . . messages left in the office after Noon on Friday, will not be received until Monday.

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Coffee Hour Serving Schedule

Did you know??

. . . that your pledge only applies to the Current Expense? Any gifts on any other lines or to any other areas are much appreciated, but do not cover the amount that was pledged. Please keep this in mind throughout the year, so we can be sure to meet or beat the pledged amount. Thank you!

Cards & kids drawings welcome . . .

Shorehaven

C/O Carol Bloede Rm 1136

1305 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Many Thanks . . .

We received a thank you letter from The Women’s Center

“Thank you for your donation. By supporting Waukesha County’s only resource for adults and

children affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and trafficking, you send a message that

violence should never be accepted or tolerated.

Your contribution to the Women’s Center empowers survivors of violence and abuse.

Thank you for your partnership in our mission.”

Peacefully, Angela Mancuso, Executive Director

We received a thank you letter from Hope Center

“Thank you very much for your generous donation. Hope Center is dedicated to preventing homelessness by providing

basic needs – food, clothing and shelter.

With your continued support, we are making a difference.

Our guests, volunteers & staff, along with our Board of Directors, thank you for your support

of those in need in Waukesha County.”

Sincerely, Ralph Zick, Executive Director

We received a thank you letter from Hebron House of Hospitality

“Dear friends, As a homeless shelter, community means everything!

To your entire church community, thank you all so much! Your support of our mission to uplift people out

of homelessness is greatly appreciated.”

With grateful appreciation, Annette “AJ” Simmons, Executive Director

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Welcoming Ministry Ron Knutson

First and foremost, we on the Welcoming Ministry team would like to take this opportunity to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. It has been an exciting year for us and we are looking forward to carrying on our conversations throughout the coming year. We have just finished up our study for the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery and will be sending in our response sheet to the conference so that the resolution to Repudiate the Doctrine can be voted on at the 2019 Wisconsin Conference annual meeting in April. This has been a study where we have been challenged to look at our traditional theological understandings and examine them from a different perspective. We have explored and engaged what it means for the UCC to deny the validity of the Doctrine of Discovery. We have been asked to rethink theology, bible study and faith symbols without colonial tones. We have looked at our relationships with each other where we live as well as globally. And finally, how we can be the Church Together - healing and reconciling one another. What we’ve gotten out of this study is a more in- depth awareness of the issues facing the Indigenous people. During our time together, we have been uncomfortable at times talking about the topic. We know that it is an uphill journey and will not be repaired overnight but as long as we continue talking about it change can happen. It is already happening, I have been writing about it in this space for several months now, our confirmation class has taken up the conversation on several occasions and we have a member in discernment who is using some of our discussions as part of their thesis paper. Just because our study has completed doesn’t mean that we are finished talking about the issues facing our Native American brothers and sisters. In fact, in the very near future several opportunities will be available to us to continue learning more about the difficulties that affect them on a daily basis. Our youth are looking into possibly doing a mission project in South Dakota.

There is a Native American church in Milwaukee that we will be reaching out to as well. We are also

still endeavoring to reach out to the Hocak UCC congregation in Black River Falls to see if they may be willing to come down and talk to the congregation about the issues. So, the journey will continue, and it is our prayer that you will join us. As we move into 2019, we are looking into doing more social justice studies. Feel free to contact me if there is something that you feel is an issue you’d like to see discussed. There are a

couple items that we have been looking at recently. One of them, actually, may be considered similar to our last discussion. That topic is a conversation on Race and in particular a conversation that focuses attention on White Privilege and its manifestations and impacts. It is a study that will challenge our basic assumptions about race that help white communities maintain a system of privilege that often goes unnoticed by those white advocates for justice. This study narrows the focus on Privilege as seen through the lens of Black/White divisions in America. This is similar to other material that we have used to delve into how privilege is filtered through the lenses of other disadvantaged communities: Native American populations, Immigrant and refugee populations, the LGBTQ community, female and womanist perspectives and those differently abled. Our other possible focus may be a book study using a recently released book entitled “True Inclusion - Creating Communities of Radical Embrace” written by Brandan Robertson which takes us back into the LGBTQ discussion and beyond. By creating a culture of genuine inclusion, we will be asked to follow a Jesus who gave up his godly power to stand in solidarity with the oppressed. True Inclusion provides us with resources necessary to build a community where all are welcome to explore the pathways to spiritual health, healing and wholeness. Please consider joining our team. Please feel free to contact me via email at rknutjr@gmail.com or by phone 262-424-0496.

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Nominating Committee News

Elections are coming up on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. These are the individuals running for Council:

Deacon Candidates – Vote for One

Dennis Hink - My wife

Debbie has been a member of this church for many years. All of my children have been confirmed here. At the baptism of my grandchild seven years ago, I officially joined E&R Church.

I’ve been married to Deb for 43 years; have three children and 8 grand-children. I was born and raised in Waukesha and lived here most of my life. In 2005, I retired from the Air Force Reserves after 35 years. My last position in federal civil service was financial comptroller for the 440 Air Wing.

Since joining the E & R Church, I have served as Financial Secretary, overseeing all financial dealings within the Church. I have participated with the budget committee, investment committee and stewardship committee.

In addition, I have enjoyed volunteering for special events at the church and will continue to do so. I’d be very pleased to serve as Deacon of E & R Church. Mark Maile – I was baptized in

this church in 1963 and confirmed in 1978. During my teen years, I played the guitar and sang in the “Psalms 100 Band” with Bill Breylinger. I also sang in the junior and youth choir.

The history of my family in this church goes back to the 1800’s. My great grand-parents were members during that time. My grandfather, Clarence Maile, my father, Edward Maile and my mother, Shirley Maile served on the church council and my mother served on other church committees. Other family members, Otto and Lenora Mueller and August Mueller, were also very active in the church.

I’m married to Anna and we have a teenage daughter, Mariann that was baptized and confirmed in this church. She is the 5th generation of the Mueller/Maile family in this church.

I am currently serving as Deacon, filling in as Aly’s replacement when she resigned. I would very much like to continue serving in this area.

Trustee Candidates – Vote for Two

Scott Donovan – I’m running

for trustee. I work for AECOM & have been a maintenance mechanic for 25 years. My wife Sheri and I were married at E&RUCC 30 years ago & have been members ever since. We have 2 adult children, Scotty and Sammi Jo. In my free time I enjoy outdoor activities.

George Golding – I attended

Sunday School and was confirmed at Evangelical & Reformed UCC. After attending Valparaiso University, I moved to Illinois to work at Underwriter’s Laboratories for the last 30 years. My wife Lynn and I have been married for 23 years. We have two sons, Josh

who lives and works in Illinois and Dan who is a Freshman at UW-Platteville.

Lynn, Dan and I moved back to Wisconsin in 2010 and became members (again) at E&R UCC. Dan was confirmed here in 2014 and is a third generation Golding in this church.

I am currently involved with the Personnel, Stewardship and Interiors committees. I’ve served on Council as Trustee for the past three years and I’d be honored to continue serving on Council as Trustee.

Jenn Wray – My husband

Chris and I have been members of E&R for 7 years now. We have two daughters, Allison (6 ½ years) and Madelyn (2 years). I work full-time at QPS Employment Group as an Assistant HR Manager. Since the first time Chris and I came to E&R seven years ago, I have felt welcomed in this community. Since becoming a member, I have served in childcare, chaired the search and call process for Pastor Gross and am a member of Women's Fellowship. I currently serve on the Personnel and Pastoral Relations Committees, as council secretary and head up the Spaghetti Dinner. As a current member of the trustees, I am excited for the opportunity to continue to serve our church in ensuring the building is maintained and on the council.

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Elder Candidates – Vote for Two

Trish Bakalars - I was born,

raised, baptized and confirmed as a member of E & R Church. I was married within this congregation, along with the baptism and confirmation of my son John as a child of this church.

I work full time as a Project Coordinator with the sales department at an industrial door manufacturing company headquartered in Milwaukee. I am in the process of earning my Masters’ degree, in Business, with a focus on Project Management.

I’ve also been an active volunteer with HAWS (Humane Animal Welfare Society) Waukesha. I socialize with each area of animals, along with both training and mentoring new/existing volunteers. I have been Volunteer of the Month and recently received a Volunteer of the Year Award.

I’ve always been an active member of this church, including teaching Sunday school since 2004. I was active in helping teach confirmation classes from fall 2009 to 2015. In fall 2010, I joined the church’s Board of Education Committee. I have also been active in helping with the dinners, coffee hours and other functions.

This church and its members have been a large part of both mine and my son’s lives, for which I’m eternally thankful. During the past year, I have grown a closer bond with our church, for which I cannot express my gratitude. I’m currently completing my term as Elder and I’d be honored to be re-elected for another term as Elder.

Terry Sasse – I’m running

for the position of Elder. I have been a member of E & R Church for approximately 30 years. Rick and I were married in this church and became members shortly thereafter. We have 3 daughters, Kate, Kim and Kristin, who were baptized, attended Sunday School and confirmed in this church. Kristin and Joe were married in this church. I taught Sunday School at E & R Church for 17 years and served on the Board of Education for 10 years. I have a BS degree in Dental Hygiene and have practiced for 35 years, 31 of those years at my current dental office. I would like the opportunity to serve as an Elder at E & R Church. Thank you for your consideration.

Bonnie Stojadinovic –

/I’m running for Elder at Evangelical & Reformed UCC. I have been a member of this church since July 2000 when I moved here from Manitowoc where I was a member of First Reformed UCC since I was born. I choose E&R UCC as my church after careful consideration of the many churches here because from the moment I walked in I felt welcomed and like I had a church family. That feeling has only grown stronger over the years. When I first joined E&R UCC, I was heavily involved in the youth group as a leader. However, my career and personal life changed, and I had to take a less active role. Now, I am ready and able to again take a more active role in the church. I am currently on the substitute Sunday school teacher list. Children have always been my passion and I naturally gravitate to them. In my career I am a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and have been for the entire 19 years I’ve lived in Waukesha. I enjoy the rewards and challenges of working with this vulnerable population & their families and the long-term friends I have made. Because family is very important to me, I didn’t have to think twice when I gave birth to my daughter Elizabeth as to where she would be baptized, or where my family would attend church. Elizabeth and I both love our church family and we have been blessed to have been supported by this church and its members during some very difficult journeys in our life. The lessons Elizabeth has learned in Sunday school have made me such a proud mom and to hear her ask if she can go to church/Sunday school or be active in the events of this church makes my heart want to burst with happiness.

I personally have been blessed by my membership in this church. There have been some very trying times in my life and to know that I can leave them at church and be inspired by the fellowship and lessons about God is empowering. To take those insights and the hugs and warm words I get at church, with me on my individual journey leaves me overwhelmed with gratitude for my church family and this church itself. I hope you will consider giving me the honor of giving back to you in the capacity of being a church elder.

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Council Meeting – December 10, 2018 Recorded by Jenn Wray

Present: Arlen Meidenbauer, Sandy Anderson-Payne, Susan Kuhtz, Toni Knutson, Jenn Wray, Joe Perez, George Golding, Linda Hink, Sue Buyatt, Mary Ann Proffitt, Gordon Heilert, Dennis Hink, Mark Maile, Bob Gross, Ray LaBarge

Guests: Sue Manzke on behalf of Women’s Fellowship, Karen Olson for Interiors Committee, Mike Suchecki from Investment Committee

Absent: Nancy Witt, Trish Bakalars, Brian VanBuren, Jamie Knoll, Shelby Perez, Gabby Proffitt

Meeting Called to Order at 7:00 pm by Arlen Meidenbauer – Vice President

Prayer: Arlen Meidenbauer

Guests: Sue Manzke to discuss smaller ceramic plate for coffee hour. Jenn Wray makes motion to purchase 300 small plates for the coffee hour and other uses with funds to come from the income fund. Mark Maile seconds. Motion passes with all yes votes.

Interiors Committee: Sign has been approved by the city. Sign is being built and should be completed in Mid-January. To be installed based on weather and timing after that. Discussion on task list and items approved vs. not approved.

Investment Committee: Will be next month making recommendation to move funds, after the review with capital gains. Need to get list from Trustees of what needs to be done in the next 3-5 years to determine the needs outstanding. Make sure the investment committee strategy is doing what the church wants as far as the budget each year. Object to place in safe funds, not a target to beat inflation as was partially mentioned at annual budget meeting. Need to be mindful of change of spending money from investments vs the money given by members/giving.

Dwelling in the Word: Luke 3:7-18

Christian Education: Christmas program prep for program this Sunday. Reverse Advent Calendar. Community Christmas had 51 people and had 16 non-church members join us. Confirmation -Taught lesson on the Apostles Creed and coordinating Trail Blazers with Shelby. Full report available in the office.

Youth Group: Planned another Baking Buddies for February 12th and 13th. Received $250 check as donation for Baking Buddies. Gabby Proffitt is working on a website and Mary Ann is working on a pamphlet/guidelines on how to start program.

Treasurer’s Report: Current giving down. Benevolences written and sent. Full Report available in office. Jenn Wray motion to approve. Toni Knutson second. Motion passes.

Financial Secretary’s Report: Discussed during investment committee portion.

Senior Pastor Report: 161 in worship on Sunday for Invite Your One. Attended Focus group from Conference about planned giving, moving forward with class on planned giving. Full report available in the office.

Elders Report: Report in office.

Trustees: Toni Knutson makes motion to change the quote for Meyer’s electric from $3,713 to $4,213 coming from repairs and maintenance. Jenn Wray seconded. Motion passed. Chair pads looking to replace. Discussion on rugs to be determined. Cloverleaf daycare looking for early spring start date.

Deacons: Nothing to report

Vitality: Book study on The Great Spiritual Migration and is going well.

Outreach Committee: Just finished last Family Promise for this year and will get new schedule in the bulletin. Sock and underwear drive coming up after New Year.

Welcoming Ministry: Just completed a study of Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery.

Stewardship: Had another meeting to discuss following up with those who hadn’t turned in. Planning discussion with Brigette on what to do going forward.

Old Business: Council Picture in January so we can have picture of current council.

New Business: Thank you for Erik Olson for doing service in February.

Next Prayer: Jenn Wray

Motion to Adjourn: Sandy Anderson-Payne motioned to adjourn. Sue Buyatt second. Motion passed.

Adjourn with Lord’s Prayer.

Reported By: Jenn Wray

Please note: All church members are invited

to attend Council meetings.

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About Our Church . . .

“Our Mission is to foster the spiritual growth of a community of devoted followers of Christ.”

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Office Staff:

Senior Pastor: Bob Gross (C) 440-506-3258 Office Manager: Brigette Unger (W) 262-547-2424 Christian Ed Director: Mary Ann Proffitt Youth Group Leader: Mary Ann Proffitt Trailblazer’s Leader: Shelby Perez Confirmation Leaders: Mary Ann Proffitt/Rev. Bob Gross Treasurer: Sue Kuhtz Organist/AM Choir Director: Rueck Ruecktenwald Evangelical Choir Director: Chris Wray Pianist: Joel Matthys Custodian: Don Backler

The Community Outreach Committee along with the Vitality Committee

Our “Spread the Warmth” Sock & Underwear Drive begins in January thru February for the Hope Center. They’re in desperate need of these items — in all sizes— but especially for the larger man. Anything new you can donate will be used with gratitude. Look for the big barrels by the Welcome Table by January 6th. Family Promise” update: Donations needed by our Host congregation, the Delafield Presbyterian Church are Costco containers, Giant lunch bags, Apple Juice (6), Cases of Water (2-3), Individual chip bags (2-3), Pudding cups, Granola bars & Hot chocolate. Please sign-up at the Welcome table by January 13th!

Classes, Groups, Clubs, Meetings: Coffee Hour: Every Sunday • 10:00am Confirmation Class: 1st. 3rd, 5th Sun (Sep-May) • 10:30am Trailblazers Class: 2nd & 4th Sun (Sept-May) • 9:00am Youth Group Meeting: 2nd Sunday • 10:30am Evangelical Choir Practice: Every Sunday • 10:30am Women’s Fellowship: 1st Mon of even months • 6:30pm Council Meeting: 2nd Mon of the month • 7:00pm Christian Board of Ed: 3rd Mon of odd months • 7:00pm Staff Meeting: Every Tuesday •11:00am Trustee Meeting: 1st Tuesday of month • 6:00pm Book Club: 1st Tuesday of odd months • 6:30pm Oak Hill Terrace: 3rd Tue of odd months: 3:15pm Investment Comm. Mtg: Quarterly on Tues • 6:30pm Vitality Committee: Every Wednesday • 6:30pm Andrew Club: 3rd Wed of even months: 2:15pm Afternoon Bible Study: Wed 1:00pm (Sept-early June) Evening Bible Study: Thurs 7:00pm (Sept-early June) Common Grounds HS Group: 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6:30pm Crafter’s Corner: Sat of odd months • 9:00am-8:30pm Welcoming Ministry: Dates vary, as needed • 6:30pm Circle of Friends: Dates & times vary

~Please watch weekly bulletin for exceptions to schedule. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Power of Prayer: Weekly email sent out on Tuesdays Beyond Sunday: Weekly email sent out on Thursdays Trumpet Articles: are due the 3rd Monday of the month Trumpet Stuffing: last Wed of month • 9:15am - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Average Attendance for November:

2018: 136 YTD: 121 2017: 153 YTD: 130

Our next "Family Promise" week to volunteer &/or donate meals for will be the week of January 20th. Let Jane Lurvey or Sue Kuhtz know if you’re available/interested in helping.

Our future weeks for 2019 are April 7th, August 25th and November 17th. If you need training or have questions, contact Sue Kuhtz.

Thanks to all who volunteer! Please consider volunteering again as our Host Delafield Church & all the families involved greatly appreciate our support.

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