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No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here.

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8-4:30 | Fri 8-4 Rev. Lucas Williams, Associate Minister

The Interpreter Saint Stephens United Church of Christ

903 E 2nd St Merrill WI 54452

Office: 715-536-7322

Pastoral Care Needs:715.575.3191

for everyone you meet is going through something you know

nothing about.

Annual Meeting 2

Sunday School Note 2

Meet the Candidates 3-4

Radio Stuff 4

Silent Auction 5

Radio Stuff 5

Special Gifts 6

Under the Bridge 6

Lausitz Brass 7

Security Stuff 7

Feed Your Spirit 8

Energy Assistance 8

Youth/Kids Stuff 9

Free Workshops 10

Dinna @ Five 10

REBOOT 11

Trivia Night 11

Weekly Calendar 12

Give Thanks

When you woke up this morning, did you give thanks to God? Or when you were outside or traveling and noticed the beautiful fall colors, did you give thanks to God? My point in asking these two questions is in

wondering, how often do we give thanks to God for the things that take place around us?I’ve said before in a previous article, I actually have a journal where I write the

“God winks” or “God sightings” that happened throughout my day. These help me remember where I saw God and to give thanks to God for it. Those of you who have experienced it know that there is truly nothing greater than seeing God at work, even on a crummy day. It really is unexplainable to witness God in these miraculous ways.Now this has got me thinking, if we are called to give thanks to God, much like the one leper in the scripture on Sunday did, wouldn’t we also be called to give thanks to one another? I believe the answer is yes.Saying “thank you” is something we all learn as children. But I think we often miss the “why” of saying thank you to someone. So, why do we say thank you? Well, we say thank you because we want the other person/people to know we value what they’ve done for us. That’s right, we say thank you because we truly value the other person, and that can go a really long way, just like valuing our faith does!Yet, there is a bit of a conundrum we face when it comes to giving thanks. The conundrum is that some of us feel like accepting help from others can feel like we are failing. But the idea of saying and giving thanks isn’t about our self or failure at all; it’s about the other and letting him/her know that you value them.But I think saying and giving thanks has lost its sense of value. What I mean, is that expressing our thanks is an everyday occurrence, which is good, but because of that, we tend to think nothing of it. Think of the last time someone said “Thank you” to you. How did you respond? I often find myself responding

“No problem,” “It was nothing,” “I don’t need a thank you,” or blowing off the thank you as if it wasn’t a big deal. But it is a big deal! And all of my responses make it seem like I don’t appreciate or value the person saying thank you to me, when I do.It reminds me of a couple of months ago when I was with my girlfriend and her kids. The littlest one, who is four, did something for her mom, and when mom said, “Thank you,” she said, “I love you” in reply. We both kind of laughed at her response, but the more I’ve thought about that response, the more I really like it. What if when someone said, “Thank you” to us, we responded, “I love

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October 8, 2019THE INTERPRETER Saint STEPHENS

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Saint StephensUnited Church of Christ903 East 2nd Street | Merrill, Wisconsin | 54452

715.536.7322 | [email protected] East 2nd Street, Merrill, Wisconsin 54452715.536.7322 ststephensucc.net

Rev. Lucas WilliamsMary Pat Campbell

Tina L. ScottKimberly McCaskill

Jason ChandlerJim Bjorklund

Darlene Johnson

Associate MinisterPastoral AssociateBusiness ManagerAdministrative AssistantFacilities ManagerMusic DirectorOrganist

[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@ststephensucc.netCall the church office

you” instead of one of the answers above or by saying, “You’re welcome”? I think if we responded, “I love you,” we would be showing the other person the same kind of value they are showing us by saying

“Thank you”.Beloved, give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks because God has given us one another, and give thanks because you value God and all of God’s people. May God bless you with an abundance of God winks along your journey.

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Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 20

... So plan to stay at church a bit longer than usual. Between worship and Annual Meeting, we usually

wrap up around 10:30. And this year, we’ve added an extra incentive for sticking around ...

Sunday Brunch @ 10:30 AM

in the Fellowship Hall

ANNUAL MEETING PACKETS - 2020 COUNCILAnnual Meeting Packets are available before and after worship in the back of the church and in the office. Please pick up a packet so you can read the Annual Reports and bring any questions you have along to the Annual Meeting on October 20 ... and be prepared to vote for Church Council members. All members of the congregation are eligible to vote. We hope you’ll be there! We have more names on the ballot than openings on Council, so your vote will definitely count. You can also nominate other candidates on October 20. Come and elect your Church Council for 2020!

HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE!Join us for Make A Difference Day

October 268:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

We’re organizing a group from Saint Stephens to help in our community. YOU can make a difference!

Call Kenyon Golisch at 715.218.5745 to let him know you’ll help.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School Classes will be working with pumpkins on Sunday, October 20, so please dress your child accordingly.

USHERS MEETINGThe Ushers will meet Tuesday, October 15, at 6:30 PM. If you are an Usher, or would like to be an Usher, please join the meeting! All are welcome!

Come To Annual Meeting! Sunday, October 20

Make your VOTE Count!





Meet the CandidatesOur Church Council Annual Meeting and Election is coming up soon … on Sunday, October 20. This year, we have more candidates than open positions, so your votes will make a real difference. YOU will decide who is elected to the Saint Stephens Church Council. So … here is a chance to get to know the people who will be on the ballot. We hope you will come to church next Sunday and be an active part of our Annual Meeting and Election. It’s pretty important stuff!

Christopher Stamm is seeking re-election to a second two-year term on Church Council. He was originally appointed to fill an opening on the Council in the middle of a term and has since been elected to continue. He and his wife Mary joined Saint Stephens in May 2016 and have been actively involved ever since.

Judy Heath is seeking re-election to a second two-year term on Church Council. She has been a member of Saint Stephen's since 1987. She is married to Greg and they have two sons. “In the two years I have been on council, much of that has been focused on the NOW! Campaign,” Judy says. “I feel it is a very important for St. Stephen's to continue to support the NOW! campaign in order to preserve the strength and beauty of the church.”

Kristine Smith is seeking re-election to a second two-year term on Church Council. She has been a member of Saint Stephens her entire life. “Being on church council the last two years has taught me how the church operates,” Kris says. “I am amazed at the large number of volunteers we have that keep our church running smoothly. I realize the importance of being frugal with the funds being donated by our members along with continuing to help others in need.”

Janet Schaefer is seeking re-election to a second two-year term on Church Council. Janet began attending Saint Stephens while she and her now husband, Bruce, were dating and then joined the church after they married. Janet says that initially her involvement with Council began when,

“I was asked to be on the Church Council by an outgoing member. I wasn’t sure, but said yes. It is very interesting. You get a behind the scenes of what it takes to make and keep our church running.” And Janet is hoping to help with that process for another two years.

Chris Stevenson is seeking election to a two-year term on Church Council for the first time. He was raised in Saint Stephens church from childhood on, leaving only when he was in the service. “I am now back with the church as I am working toward my ministry training through the Lay Academy,” Chris says. “I like to spend time with family and the grand kids and cheering on the Packers and Brewers and also the Badgers football. Along with that I do like to serve in

the church, fully participating in all that church has to offer. I have watched through the years as this church has gone through tough times and through good times and always loved how we come together when times are tough.”

Bonnie Koelsch is seeking election to a two-year term on Church Council. She is a past member of Church Council, having served two consecutive two-year terms several years ago, but now “would like to get more involved in the life of the church,” Bonnie says. Bonnie is a lifelong resident of Merrill and a lifelong member of Saint Stephens.

Paula McIntyre is seeking election to a two-year term on Church Council for the first time. She has been a member of Saint Stephens for about 13 years and was a member of a UCC church in southern Wisconsin when growing up. “I have made lasting and important friendships at Saint Stephens, because I have been involved in our congregational life,” Paula says. “I appreciate the opportunity to be a Council candidate. I am married to Bill and have 2 children—Wes, who is a freshman at UWEC, and Lydia, who is a sophomore at MHS.”

Cheryl Buck is seeking election to a two-year term on Church Council. She is a past member of Church Council, having last served in 2012. Cheryl has been an active member of Saint Stephens for many years and actively volunteers with the Scrip program and helps with the annual O’Tannenbaum event held each December at Saint Stephens. Her husband, David, is also actively involved as an usher at Saint Stephens.

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NO RADIO BROADCASTThe October 20 worship service will NOT be broadcast on the radio for reasons of confidentiality. We hope you can join us in person for worship. October 20 is also our Annual Meeting Sunday, so plan to be at church a bit longer than usual! And stay for the 10:30 AM Sunday Brunch!

LISTENING TO OUR WORSHIP ON THE RADIO?Tune your dial to 96.3 FM WJMT at 9:00 AM each Sunday for the best reception. It’s the same broadcast as on the AM station, but much better sound quality!

Corey Dornbrack is seeking election to a two-year term on Church Council. He has served on Council the majority of 2019 but was appointed to fill a vacancy and now needs your official vote to continue acting as a member of the Church Council. Corey is a lifelong member of Saint Stephens and is actively involved serving at church, along with his wife, Cathy, and his two children, Carl and Rose. Corey is a veteran and enjoys off roading with his Jeep.

Jerry Burnett is seeking election to a two-year term on Church Council for the first time. He has been married to Shelly Burnett for 31 years. Together, they have 4 children—3 daughters and 1 son—and 7 grandsons. He grew up in Marshfield but moved to Merrill in 1989 and joined Saint Stephens, and is a veteran of the US Army.

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October is Pastor Appreciation Month ...Thank you Rev. Lucas! For ALL that you DO!





ITEMS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK:

SILENT AUCTIONThis week we have the below items available for auction. All items are located in the office until Friday and then will be located on a table in the area by the coat closet with a “silent auction” type bid sheet near each one. Anyone interested in acquiring any of these items should stop in the office during office hours this week or at the table near the coat closet before/after worship on Sunday, October 13, to bid on the item. Bids will be accepted in even $1 increments. There is a MINIMUM opening bid on each item. Each of the below items will be considered

“sold” to whomever has the highest bid when the office opens Monday, October 14, at 8:00 AM. Items with no bids will be sold online or donated. Everything is sold “as is.”

Items available for auction this week, pictured below: Lot 1: Craft Supplies Surprise! (Ribbons and bows, perfect for wreath making, partial spools of ribbon, spools of pearl type beads, Christmas picks) ... with an opening bid of $5 for ALL; Lot 2: Stack of older children’s books and children’s ministry aids ... with an opening minimum bid of $3 for ALL; Lot 3: Three collapsible music stands (do you have a child or grandchild studying an instrument ... these might come in handy!) with an opening minimum bid of $5 for ALL THREE ; Lot 4: Box of 3 utility lights & extra bulb (these can clip onto something for lighting a specific area, great for a garage or hobby area) ... with an opening minimum bid of $8 for the ENTIRE BOX.

We will have more items on the auction next week, too!

Lot 1: Craft Supplies Surprise - One Winner Takes ALL

Lot 2: Stack of Books

Lot 4: Box of 3 Utility Lights & Extra Bulb

Lot 3: Three Collapsible Music Stands Like This One

PINE CRESTThe October Pine Crest worship service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 24. Members scheduled to assist residents to the service are Kathy Case and Penny Hommerding. Rev. Lucas Williams will lead the worship service, and Darlene Johnson is the pianist.





THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 - 9:00 AM Worship - with Sunday School; 7th & 8th Grade Faith Formation; and with Nursery (ages 0-3, in the third floor nursery);

DINNER @ FIVE Every Monday at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: Worship at 6:00 PM (most weeks with Communion)

ANNUAL MEETING: October 20 followed by SUNDAY BRUNCH TRIVIA NIGHT (to benefit Saint Stephens): October 26

TOTENFEST: November 24 CONFIRMATION SUNDAY: December 8

UPCOMING EVENTS

Special gifts in honor or in memory will be printed with the dollar figures shown unless otherwise specified.

Memorial $25.00 in memory of Ramona Burrows from Pat Schulz and Gary Sholund, Sr. $1,000.00 in memory of Darlene Bettin from Dick Bettin and Family $10.00 in memory of Ramona Burrows from Phyllis Frederick $10.00 in memory of Ramona Burrows from Fred Will $50.00 in memory of Eleanor Krause from Sandy Gipple, Kelly Davenport, Sue Swanson, Jancy Hanke, Emily Staeck, Gina Pieper, Mary Ritzman, and Debbi Zimmerman $20.00 in memory of Ramona Burrows from Joe & Alice Zuellsdorff

NOW! $190.00 in memory of Ramona Burrows from Family & Friends

Radio Ministry $20.00 in memory of Ramona Burrows from Gay & Sally Oberg $190.00 in memory of my husband, Elmer Frederick, who passed away October 17, 1995, from Phyllis Frederick and Fred Will $190.00 in loving memory of Art & Ramona Burrows on Christmas from Bob, Chris, Nathanial, and Ethan $190.00 in loving memory of my husband, Warren Latzig, from Lois Latzig $190.00 in memory of Ramona Burrows from Family & Friends

SPECIAL GIFTS

UNDER THE BRIDGEThere are 10-15 men and women living under the bridges in Wausau. Do you have sleeping bags you no longer use? Foam pads/cushions? Wool blankets? Warm jackets hanging unused in your closet?

We are asking for donations of these gently used

items, as well as warm clothing. Socks, sweaters and sweatshirts, flannel shirts, long underwear, jackets, rain gear for both men and women would also be appreciated.

Imagine how miserable it would be to live outside in the weather conditions we’ve been having, and as the evening temperatures drop and we head into winter, it’s only going to get worse for the homeless in our area.

The homeless community would appreciate your donations. Please donate items that are only gently used and still have some life left in them. And please, nothing that smells mildewy or has been stored too long where it is damp.

Donations may be brought to the church office so that Dave Raddenbach can distribute them to the homeless community on Wednesdays along with sandwiches.

You’d be NUTS not to use Scrip!It’s Free Money for the Church!

Give it a Try ... Stop by the Scrip Table after church ... or stop in the Church Office ... and we’ll explain how it works!





SECURITY STUFFAs a congregation, we are better prepared to handle a crisis situation when everyone is on the same page, so to speak. Did you know there hasn’t a single death from fire in school since 1958 ... and that’s in large part due to the fact that fire drills are now a regular part of school

“routines.” People, including children, don’t go into all out panic mode when a fire alarm goes off these days. They know just where to go and what to do ... and that’s saved lives.

We’ll be exploring ways that we can put systems and safety procedures in place to ensure adults, children, and visitors are safe and welcome here at Saint Stephens, too. Your cooperation can help make Saint Stephens a safe place to be ... a safe place where All are Still Welcome here!

Here’s “A Great Green Idea”Always recycle Glass.

Un-recycled glass can take up to a million years to

decompose.

THANK YOUThe Green Team wants to thank everyone who has sent articles or other feedback to the team since our Mission Moment. The team will be reviewing this information at our October meeting.

Thanks again and keep it coming!”

OFFICE CHANGES & MAIL SLOTS MOVEDWe’ve been playing musical offices, but everyone is settled now. Office doors are clearly labeled so you can find us! The main office door will remain closed and locked on Sundays, so Mail Slots have been moved into the copy room across the hall in case you need to drop things off for any of the office staff.

LAUSITZ BRASS CONCERTThe German church (Evangelical Church of Berlin, Brandenburg and Silesian Upper Lusatia, whom the Wisconsin Conference of the UCC has had a partnership with since 1981) has fronted the money for tickets for the Lausitz Brass group from Germany to come to America.

They are touring our Conference and will be performing in Concert here at Saint Stephens. Free will donations (cash only) will be accepted. The goal is for the group’s performances to recoup the money for transportation so they can pay it back to the German church. The total cost to transport the group to the U.S. was $6,000.

Lausitz Brass is comprised of nine performers from Germany: Steffen Peschel (leader), Katja Meyer, Sebastian von Eitzen, Anna-Sophia Koehn, Christoph Hartmann, Johannes Soldan, Albert Sturz, Leonie Steuer, and Julia Haase. They are hoping to experience real life in the U.S. and some of our varied culture here, in addition to sharing their music with us.

We are planning to take them out to the Sawmill Brewing Company after the concert. Plan to join us!

Lausitz Brass Concertin the Sanctuary

here at Saint Stephens United Church of Christ

Thursday, October 24, @ 6:30 PM

Sawmill Brewing Company to follow (pay your own way)





FEED YOUR SPIRIT . . .Trinity

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. … This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth. - 1 John 5:1, 6-7 (NRSV)

I’ve heard it said that Christians can be divided into different camps when it comes to the Trinity—often formulated as Father, Son, Holy Spirit.

Some, they’ll claim, lean more to the Father, with all of his patriarchal authority. This is the God who hovers over us as protector. Father-leaning Christians, as you might imagine, love to pray: “Father God...” calling on this listening ear, repeating the words of Jesus himself. The word I prefer for this person of the Trinity is Source.

Others, they say, lean more on Jesus. Word Made Flesh, light from light, true God from true God … who for us and for our salvation walked the earth and served the people. Jesus Christians appreciate the tangibility of Christ. He is the most relatable because we know humans.

And finally, they say, there are the Holy Spirit Christians—the ones who appreciate the immanence, the constant presence, the surprise, the infusing power,

the unpredictability of Spirit.

The thing about the Trinity, though, is that it incorporates aspects of the divine life that are not easily explained. There’s no need to be in any particular camp, because they all work in concert. I don’t know about you, but there are times I need to call on a source … while evoking a concrete image … whilst drawing on a strength of spirit.

In other words: I’m not prepared to choose.

This is the beauty of the Holy Trinity. It provides in ways that push past definition.

May we receive beyond definition, too.

Prayer

God of many names: bless us in order to bless others in the shape they can receive. Amen.

by Kaji Douša

OPEN SPONSORSHIP DATES

Flowers Sign up in Office

October 20 November 3, 10, 17, 24

December 1, 15

Radio Ministry Call the Office

December 8, 29 January 5, 19, 26

Coffee Hour November 3, 10, 24

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMWe are again approaching the heating season, and that means it’s time to start taking applications for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program. The program will run until May 15, 2020. Eligibility is based on household size and gross income in the three months prior to the month of application. This is a one-time benefit during the heating season. If you would like to apply, please call the Lincoln County Department of Social Services at 715.539.1344 and leave a message if necessary. Someone will call you back to schedule an appointment in Merrill or Tomahawk.





YOUTH

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHMark Your Calendars for these Upcoming Events

& Please note the CHANGES!

• October 20 @ 5:00 PM - HS Youth Gathering

• November 2 @ 6:00 PM - HS Youth Lock-in

• December 15 @ 6:00 PM - HS Youth Service Project

• December 18 @ 4:00 PM - Deliver Care Packages

• January 12 @ 6:30 PM - HS Movie Night - Meet at Church; then go to Cosmo together

• February 2 @ 8:30 AM - Bake Sale Fundraiser

• February 23 @ 5:00 PM Game Night!

• March 15 @ 5:00 PM - HS Youth Gathering

• Apri 5 @ 5:00 PM - Movie Night

• May 17 @ 8:30 AM - HS Youth Lead Worship, Bake Sale Fundraiser

Invite your friends to attend any youth events! Just have their parents fill out a form. Signed and completed forms are REQUIRED. (Download the form from our website, have your friend’s parent complete and sign it, and bring your friend and the completed form along.)

NURSERY NEWSNursery care is available during our 9:00 AM worship service on Sundays throughout the year. Feel free to bring your little ones ages 0 - 3 to the nursery prior to the start of worship where our adult volunteers will be happy to care for them during the service.

Please complete and return Sunday School Registration

Forms ASAP ...Available in the Church Office and on our website at: www.ststephensucc.net/resources/forms

It’s not too late to register your child for Sunday School.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not leave your child in Sunday School or Nursery without filling out the form!

And if a child is visiting, yes, they can absolutely attend Sunday School as a guest, but AGAIN, we still need a completed Registration Form! This is to protect all of our children and in case of emergency. It’s important!

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTHMark Your Calendars for these Upcoming Events

• November 16-17 - Retreat/Lock-in beginning at 4:30 PM on Saturday, November 16

• December 15 @ 10:30 AM - MS Youth Service Project

• February 8-9 Lock-in beginning at 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 8

• March 22 @ 10:30 AM - MS Youth Gathering

• May 17 @ 12:30 PM - MS Youth AmericInn Fun!

CONFIRMATION CLASSThe Confirmation Class will meet on Wednesday October 9, from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Third Floor Classroom/Youth Room.

We’re in the final months, preparing for December Confirmation Sunday!

(The next class of Confirmation students should have received a letter from Rev. Lucas in the mail and will begin meeting in December of this year.)

FELLOWSHIP HALLDid you know the Fellowship Hall and kitchen downstairs are available to use for parties, celebrations, and fundraisers? The church requires a $100 deposit to use the space. If the space is returned to it’s pre-event condition (or better), the deposit is refundable; however, a donation for using the space is always appreciated! To check availability or to reserve the space, call Tina in the church office. 715.536.7322



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Dinner @ Five is a community meal open to all.Every Monday evening at 5:00 PM

at Saint Stephens United Church of Christ903 E. 2nd Street, Merrill

(Downstairs in the Fellowship Hall)Free will donations are accepted.

The menu for Monday, October 14, will be:

Chili with Cornbread, Green Beans, Fruit Salad

Dessert & Beverages

2019 CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS/OFFICERS

President Kent ReinhardtVice President Cliff WilliamsTreasurer Marge JohnsonSecretary Beth Houle Kristine Bowe Kevin Golisch Kristy Neuman Kristine Smith Judy Heath Janet Schaefer Christopher Stamm Corey DornbrackYouth Rep Alexis SlagoskiClergy: Rev. Lucas Williams

Wednesday evening worship beginning at 6:00 PM

A simple, meditative, communion service.

Come as you are, to find a space of rest and reflection and peace, a moment away from the

hectic world we live in.

Our world needs more of ... this.Join us.

All are welcome.

FREE WORKSHOPS COMING TO SAINT STEPHENSOctober 27 @ 10:15 AM -- Parents, Teens and Money MattersNovember 17 @ 10:15 AM -- 5 Keys to Retiring Fearinglessly

Refreshments will be served. No cost, no obligation workships.

Hosted by Kelly O’Day of Thrivent Financial.

Please RSVP: 715.218.7575

Above All, BE KIND!





Carry-ins AllowedWater & Soda For Sale | Free Snacks Available

Child Care Provided

Saturday, October 26, 2019Doors Open @ 5 PM

Questions Begin @ 6 PMTickets $10 per PersonDoor Prizes & Raffles!

Dress Up & Receive an Extra Door Prize Ticket!

SAINT STEPHENS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

HALLOWEEN TRIVIA NIGHT

Form A Team or Come On Your OwnYou Don’t Need a Team to Sign-up

Max of 8 people per Team

Thursdays6:00 - 8:00 PM

@ Saint StephensDINNER & CHILDCARE

PROVIDED

Focusing on HEALING from SERVICE-RELATED TRAUMA

REBOOT Combat Recovery is a course--not a support group--providing practical help for service members, veterans, and families dealing with the moral and spiritual woulds and combat trauma. You won’t find shortcuts or easy answers, but instead you’ll find solutions that last.

STARTING OCTOBER 3REGISTER NOW AT:

REBOOTRECOVERY.COM

Trivia Team Sign Up and Tickets Now

Available from Kim, Tina, or Lucas. Stop in the

office!



SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 - Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost- Rev. Lucas Williams

Worship with Communion at 9:00 AM with Sunday School; 7th & 8th Grade Faith Formation;

Nursery (3rd floor, ages 0-3) Available. Musicians are Marlene Graap and Terry Krueger

Liturgist is Ian Schuetze. Flowers on the altar are in honor of Phyllis Oestreich for her birthday

from her family. Radio Ministry is sponsored in memory of my husband, Elmer Frederick, who

passed away October 17, 1995, from Phyllis Frederick and Fred Will. Coffee Hour is sponsored by Emily Schwartzman and Pat Schulz.

Nursery will be staffed. Ushers scheduled will be Lloyd Buck, David Buck, Matt Buck, Kelly & Phil

Natzke, Pam & Jeff Hetfeld, Kristine Smith, and Tim Seidler. Hospitality Corps Greeters will be Randy Perry, Mary Maluegge, Marge Johnson,

Bonnie Koelsch, Lottie Ziemke, Jerry & Shelly Burnett, Corey Dornbrack, Carl Dornbrack, and George Dintelman.

For subscriptions, removals or changes of address: 715-536-7322 or [email protected] PROVIDES THE BEST SERVICE.

WEEKLY CALENDARMONDAY, OCTOBER 14 9:00 Senior Exercise 5:00 Dinner @ Five 5:00 Aerobics 5:15 Executive Committee 6:00 Church Council

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 110:00 Merrill Clergy 12:00 Staff Lunch 1:30 Staats Scholarship Meeting 2:00 Jenny Towers 6:30 Ushers Meeting 6:30 Boy Scout Troop 513

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 9:30 Senior Exercise (3rd Floor) 6:00 Worship with Communion 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 9:00 Senior Exercise 5:00 Aerobics 6:00 Chime Choir 6:00 REBOOT Ministry

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 12:00 Alcoholics Anonymous

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Pastoral Care Telephone Number: 715.575.3191.

Please add this number to the contacts in your cell phone or keep with your other important or emergency telephone numbers.

Trivia Night is Almost Here! Saturday, October 26, 2019

Doors Open @ 5 PM Questions Begin @ 6 PM

Tickets $10 per Person Now Available from Kim, Tina, or Lucas

Stop in the office to sign up your team and buy your tickets!

Dress up for Halloween!

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