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FROM YOUR MINISTER
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
Pilgrim’s Progress March 2019
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST
One Great Hour of Sharing
Ash Wednesday - March 6
Lenten Schedule for
March 13 through April 10
Saukville Community Meal
- March 23
Dementia Info Session -
March 24
Youth Stock Sale
Easter Flower Form
Choir Cantata and
Spring Breakfast - April 14
Inside this issue:
Upcoming Events & Announcements
2
Missions 3
Children’s Ministry 4
Youth Ministry 5
Social & Enrichment Opportunities
6
Our Thanks and Pilgrim Prayers &
7
Committee News, Community Events, Thank You’s
8
Council Highlights & Finance Report
9
Birthdays &
Office Hours
10
Serving at Pilgrim 11
March Calendar 12
Directory &
Committees
13
Grace and Peace to all you!
Lent begins March 6, 2019. In the church, we say, “This is when Jesus begins his
walk to the cross.” And some of you are going to give up coffee. Or wine. This six-
week period give us the opportunity to practice beautiful spiritual disciplines—for a
relatively short period of time. But this six-week period also gives us an amazing
opportunity to do some other amazing things!
Like belong to each other.
There are few seasons in this church that I love more than Lent. I love Advent and
Christmas and the energy. I love summer and the rest it provides from all of the
programs. I love fall and the excitement of a new program year…but Lent. Lent brings
us closer together. We get to eat dinner together once a week. We get to cook and
break bread and eat really good food and laugh and do crafts and clean up spilled
milk and wash dishes and worship and sing and pray. We get to practice belonging to
each other. And it’s beautiful. And it’s probably my favorite season here.
But this Lent, church, in the midst of giving things up and attending Wednesday
dinners, worship and life, I’d like to offer a challenge to you. I have been hearing a lot
of stories about different social and educational groups this church has done in the
past and I’m finding that all of it sounds kind of fun. Bowling! I had no idea we had a
bowling team! Ecology Club?! Geocaching?! Wine tasting?! A Hiking Club?!
A PIZZA CLUB?! When I heard lists shouted out at various times and places, the word
‘belonging’ buzzed in my head. As I sit in my office on this snowy day, I wondered what
it would be like if we took up a Lenten discipline of belonging to each other, and if part
of that discipline would be the risk of volunteering to attend or lead one of these
amazing activities?
I think if we can give up chocolate for six weeks, we can do almost anything.
I am going to challenge you. There will be a congregational interest survey sent out via
email, there will be bulletin inserts and maybe a few announcements to see if any
members or friends of the congregation would like to commit to lead a group or if
members or friends would attend. We can talk about these ideas over soup on
Wednesday evenings. We can think of ideas on Sunday mornings over coffee. We can
work on our commitment to being a community of faith, who belong to one another
and to God. And, hopefully, we can get to know others who call Pilgrim home more
deeply (and have a little fun while we are at it).
Anyone up for coffee and some cycling?
A blessed Lent, friends. As always, I am so humbled and honored to walk beside you
as your friend and fellow traveler.
With much love,
Pastor Ashley
Page 2 PILGRIM ANNOUNCEMENTS
NARRATIVE LECTIONARY READINGS:
Where have we been? February 3 Matthew 6:7-21 Treasure in Heaven February 10 Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29 The Golden Rule February 17 Matthew 13:24-43 Parables of the Kingdom February 24 Matthew 14:13-33 Feeding the 5,000 Where are we going? March 3 Matthew 16:24, 17:8 Transfiguration March 6 Matthew 18:9 Who is the Greatest? (Ash Wednesday) March 10 Matthew 18:15-35 Forgiveness March 17 Matthew 20:1-16 Laborers in the Vineyard March 24 Matthew 22:1-14 The Wedding Banquet March 31 Matthew 24:1-13 Bridesmaids / Talents
Gala Night
Friday, May 17, 2019 6:00-9:00 PM
Food & Refreshments,
Silent Auction, Live Music
Ticket Sales begin March 31 in the
Narthex after each Church Service -
or- call the office
Early Bird: $25 per person
After April 30: $30 per person
Proceeds designated to support Pilgrim UCC Missions
“An evening of fun…
celebrating friendships for a lifetime”
Join together in a family-friendly time of fellowship, then stay for an informal worship gathering.
*All meals begin at 6:00 pm (gathering at 5:45pm) in Kalweit Hall
with worship to follow in the sanctuary at 7:00pm.
Children’s craft and movie at 6:45 pm through service for 2-yr - 6th grade, beginning March 6. Child care available under age 2.
Please sign up on the Narthex bulletin board for each Lenten dinner.
March 6 Ash Wednesday Potluck – hosted by Worship Team
March 13 Taco Supper - hosted by Property & Grounds and Children’s Ministry Teams
March 20 Soups and Salads – hosted by Mission and Food/Refreshment Team
March 27 Lasagna Dinner – hosted by Welcome Center, Inclusion, and TLC Teams
April 3 Breakfast for Dinner – hosted by Finance and Staff Relations Teams
April 10 Brats & Burgers Supper – hosted by Church Council
Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches always available. Menus subject to change.
*Suggested donation for meal is $5 for adults, $2 for children. However, please don’t let expense prevent you and/or your family
from enjoying a warm meal at the end of the day!
*Any profits from the meal costs will be given to support One Great Hour of Sharing, an ecumenical outreach that strengthens
both local and global ministries to aid in hunger relief, providing clean water, disaster recovery assistance, and empowerment
for people to find meaningful work.
Join the General Synod 32 Team
Be a Volunteer!
Online volunteer registration and scheduling is ready so
you can sign up to help Wisconsin SHINE!
To get started, go to bit.ly/2CtiHVV-synodvolunteer. This link is also available through the Wisconsin Conference website at wcucc.org/synodvolunteer. This site will explain the details of volunteering and the benefits received from doing so! They do suggest using a screen larger than your phone.
Additionally, please click on this site: bulletin insert
You will find helpful descriptions of the volunteer opportunities. This info is also posted in church.
MISSIONS Page 3
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING—Every year at this time, we open our hearts to help people around the world with gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing. These gifts help people improve their living conditions through long-term international develop-ment projects in agriculture, education and health care. By giving, we offer shelter, food, bedding, and other assistance to people who must flee their homes. And when disaster disrupts lives, our gifts provide emergency relief for people caught in catastrophic circumstances. We will be accepting offerings through Easter Sunday. In order to reach our goal of $5,000, we will add the profit from the Lenten meals as well as the coins collected from the children during ROCK HOUR. Please use the special OGHS envelopes found in the pews. Watch our progress on the Mission board as we do MORE THAN WE CAN IMAGINE!
“Serve one another with whatever gifts each of you has received”—these words from 1 Peter 4:10 reminds us that our God-given gifts are intended for service. Today, there is a world of need. Will you give to One Great Hour?
REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH—This refuge and resource center in Milwaukee for homeless adults is open from 7am to 4pm Monday through Saturday. During the cold winter months, when the wind chill falls to 10 degrees and below, they remain open all night. Because they depend solely on donations, we asked for donations to sponsor a Night of Warmth and also asked for blankets, pillows and sleeping bags. As of this writing, we are well on our way to achieving our goal and the Narthex is filling up with your donations of pillows, blankets and sleeping bags for this vulnerable population. Thank you for your support of this project!
SAUKVILLE COMMUNITY MEAL at PARKSIDE UCC—We have signed up to provide this free meal twice in 2019 — March 23 and November 9. This month’s meal will consist of pulled pork sandwiches w/slaw, baked beans, potato salad, relishes, chips, jello and desserts. They generally serve 30-50 guests in a warm, friendly environment. We are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. We are also in need of food donations to complete the meal. Please sign up if you can help. Contact Kathy Ellenbecker, [email protected] or Donna Tredrea, [email protected] if you have any questions. We look forward to serving a delicious meal provided by members of Pilgrim.
ST. BEN’S COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM—St. Ben’s provides struggling Milwaukee residents with a warm meal six days a week. We have a monthly commitment of providing the dessert on the first Friday of each month. We are asked to provide at least 24 desserts. This month, our desserts are needed on Friday, March 1. Bake or buy any dessert of your choice and please have it here by noon on Friday. Pilgrim volunteers also help to serve the meal once a month. Our next serving date is Tuesday, March 12. If you have any questions about our involvement in St. Ben’s, please contact Pam Holloway, 414-429-3624. Please sign up in the Narthex if you can help out with our commitments to St. Ben’s.
MR. BOB’S UNDER THE BRIDGE MINISTRY—Donations of warm clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, personal hygiene items, new socks, underwear, towels and washcloths are always needed. Your donations are taken to Advent Church where they are sorted every Thursday night and delivered to homeless men, women and children in Milwaukee every Saturday. Our donation bin is located near the carport entrance. If convenient, we ask that you drop off your donations to Advent Church, which is located in Cedarburg directly across from the Community Gym on Washington Avenue. Sorting of clothing items takes place at Advent every Thursday evening beginning at 6 pm. Helping hands are always welcome. If you’d like to help, you are invited to just show up!
As we continue to experience an extremely severe winter, please remembers all those who are struggling. Don’t forget that many of the things we take for granted are out of reach for many.
WOMEN’S PRISON YARN MINISTRY IN UNION GROVE—Donations of yarn and cotton fabric are welcomed by these women who use them to create beautiful crocheted afghans and sewn quilts. Please place your donations near Mr. Bob’s bin marked “Yarn Ministry.”
EMPTY PRESCRIPTION CONTAINERS—A collection bin is located in Kalweit Hall for donations of empty amber RX vials. They are delivered and re-used by the Bread of Healing Clinic in Milwaukee.
Please do what you can to help others. Start with KINDNESS.
Dear Members of Pilgrim UCC: Thank you so much for your kind donation to Joyful Journeys, Inc. Your
gift of $200 again will help provide our students at Marshall School in India with the materials, facilities,
and educators they need to succeed. None of this could happen without the generous support of people
like you, and all of us at Joyful Journeys here, and in India, are so grateful.
Best regards & God’s Blessings - Joyful Journeys India Ministry
Page 4 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY—ROCK HOUR NEWS
PILGRIM CHILDREN’S SUNDAY PROGRAMMING
Explorers (1st-4
th grade) & Voyagers (5
th-6
th grade)
ROCK HOUR 9:00am-10:20am
2yrs. – Kindergarten
LITTLE ROCKS after Children’s Time at the 10:30 service
Infant – Kindergarten
ROCK ‘n PLAY 7:45am-11:45am
*Parent must be in the building
for child to be in the nursery.
ROCK ‘N PLAY CENTER
Staffed from 7:45am-11:45am for infants-5K.
Children ages 2yr-5K are welcome to join.
Little Rocks follow “Children's Time” during the
10:30am worship service.
As always, we welcome volunteers to help in the Explorers class on Sunday morning.
Give it a try and sign up today!
http://signup.com/go/VTvtmzE
ROCK HOUR HELPERS NEEDED!
Consider volunteering during
ROCK hour! You may be sur-
prised and learn something while
you are helping out your church
family.
Click on this link to sign up for a
Sunday during Rock Hour:
Copy of ROCK hour helpers 2018-19
EXPLORERS In March, the Explorers will have
completed learning about Paul and his travels, and
will be traveling backwards and hearing some of
Jesus' stories and parables. They will have a review
of the disciples who visited them last year during
ROCK hour. Their milestone for the
month will be John 3:16. We welcome
parents and family members to join the
kids in learning these impactful stories!
Great job on two “Singing Sundays”
in February!
The next Rock Hour Singing is Sunday, May 5, at the 10:30 service.
The Rock Hour Kids are close to earning their Family Movie Night
Reward. Stay tuned for the details to come!
**LENTEN MEAL INFO:
We will have crafts for the
kids to work on during the
Lenten Meals this year.
We are also in need of FLAT
BUTTONS for a kids Easter craft project.
They can be given to Meg, Tracey or
placed in the bin under the Children’s
Bulletin Board.
Page 5
YOUTH MINISTRY AND FAMILY LIFE
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
A HUGE thank you to everyone for the success of the Spaghetti Dinner and Talent
(less) Show! All of the hard working youth and their parents made it easy to run. It is
hard to call this a Talent(less) show as all of our performers are SOOOOOO talented!
Thank you to all who attended the dinner and show!
Keep on the lookout for our next fundraising opportunity…a
Stock Sale! Details will be announced at church. Please contact
Meg with questions
The Spring Breakfast will be on Palm Sunday, April 14. We also
have the choir cantata that day, too! Parents and youth: We
need your help to make this event successful!
SIGN UP OPPORTUNITIES:
-Serving and clean up during the Lenten meals
-Stock Sale
-Gala Night, May 17: Sign-ups will be posted and created on Sign Up Genius.
Mission Trip: If you are planning on attending the mission trip and you have not confirmed with
Meg that you are going, please do so ASAP.
From the DIRECTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
The Women’s Book Group will meet again in May…look in the Narthex for a sign up and book selection before the end of March!
Thank you to all who ordered Bibles for the sanctuary book shelf. These will be ordered and labels put in the front cover this month! More orders can always be placed if anyone else would like to order a Bible for Pilgrim.
60th Anniversary Planning Team: If you would like to be part of planning these special anniversary events at Pilgrim, sign up on the Narthex board or contact Meg.
New Ideas and Groups! Please feel free to contact me with questions or new ideas for social groups and programs here at Pilgrim! I want to help grow our community in ways that are wanted. Everyone is welcome to organize a group!
The Welcome Center needs volunteers! If you are interested, please sign the Narthex bulletin board or talk to Meg.
Projector Help is Needed! Please contact Meg if interested in learning to run the system.
“This is my commandment:
love each other just as I have loved you.”
-John 15:12
Meg Claeys is the Director of Congregational Life and Family Ministries
Please feel free to contact Meg about any issues that concern families and opportunities here at
Pilgrim, or if you would like to share your time and talents as needed in the newsletter.
She would love to chat with you!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 262-707-2927
Page 6 SOCIAL & ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SOCIAL OPPORTUNITES
SHEEPSHEAD GROUP Sheepshead will meet on Fridays: March 1 and 22 (the second Friday date is a week later this month.) Don’t be “sheepish” - we would love to have you!
WOMEN’S JOURNEY Women’s Journey will meet on Tuesday, March 19, 7:00 pm,
at the home of Linda Eakin.
SENIOR COFFEE On Thursday, March 21, at 10:00am, Senior Coffee will meet in the Conference/Library Room at church. The discussion question will be: “What is your favorite question to ask someone if you REALLY want to get to know them?”
FUNSETTERS! will be having lunch at The China Buffet on Thursday, March 28. at 11:30 am.
Please sign up on the narthex bulletin board by Sunday, March 24. The FUNSETTER Group is open
to anyone who is free for lunch on the last Thursday of the month. Join us! We are FUN group!
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT STUDY GROUP
“The Apocryphal Jesus”
9:20 am (between services)
On March 3, we conclude our DVD series on
“Saving Jesus,” which included the voices of many
theologians from our time.
Beginning March 10, join us for a new DVD series
titled “The Apocryphal Jesus.” A variety of early
Christian writings survive outside the canon
(authoritative scriptures) in the New Testament. These
writings reveal diversity and vitality of Christian story-
telling. Experience some new insights from letters and
revelations attributed to the first apostles.
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITES
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Our study of 2 Corinthians has concluded in Febru-ary. There will be no Wednesday evening bible study during the season of Lent.
After Easter and to finish up the school year,
the Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study will
read and discuss Rabbi Harold Kushner’s book,
“Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned about Life.”
He covers many basic religious beliefs that give food
for thought and give courage to deal with difficult times
we encounter in our lives.
We hope new people will join us.
Easter Flowers - a symbol of new life and resurrection.
You are invited to donate a flower for our sanctuary then take home after Easter service.
Please mark your selection:
___Tulip $11 ___Daffodil $11 ___Hyacinth $11 ___Single Lily $11 ___Double Lily $23
Person or Family donating:_________________________________________________________
In Honor or Memory (circle one) ___________________________________________________
Relationship to You:______________________________________________________________
Please place flower order form and payment in one of the following:
*offering plate Checks payable to Pilgrim Church
*Church office
*Lisa Quick’s mail slot Deadline: Wednesday, April 10
Page 7 THANK YOUs, PILGRIM PRAYERS & CARES
Our Members in Care Facilities or Homebound
Paul & Kathy Kanios, Home
Carol Charnitz, Home
Rev. Steve Evans, Cedar Bay East
Carolyn Fuhr, Village Pointe Commons
Donna Graham, Gina’s Home
Elizabeth Hembel, Lasata Heights, Cedarburg
Eleanor Paschke, Home
Al Patterson, Daughter’s Home
Pam Paul, Home
Linda Schafer, Lasata
Russ Selbo, Three Pillars Health Center, Dousman
John TeStrake, Village Point Commons
Jacob Godejohn – US Marine Corps, LCpl
Owen Godejohn - US Army-Basic Training
Luke Johnson - US Navy-Builder Petty Officer 1st Class
Nathan Kline – Wisconsin Army National Guard, PVT
Adam Lusty – US Army, SPC
Mark Aaron Schubert - US Air Force-Ellsworth, SD
Adam Schulz – US Marine Corps, Sgt.
We continue to honor and pray for those who serve.
Thanks to….
YOUTH SPAGHETTI DINNER & TALENT SHOW: To Meg Claeys and all those who donated time, donations, and talents for a very special
evening on February 10 to benefit the Youth Mission Trip.
BREAKFAST & LEARN: To Dennis Grabow for hosting an enjoyable and very informative “Boundary Waters” program on February 16.
ROCK HOUR: To Devon Polzar, ministry staff, and the children for your music ministry on February 17 and 24.
LOVE FEST: To Kathy Ellenbecker and her team who planned and arranged this amazing night of “love” on February 17.
For Healing and Strength:
*For Amy Weir, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is recovering from a February 21 surgery.
*For Kris Fisher, who will have kidney stones removed on February 27.
*For Erin Schumaker, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is recovering from a January 31 surgery.
*For John TeStrake, as he recovers from an infection.
*For Les Kobliska, Kory’s father, who is suffering from worsening dementia
*For Linda Kobliska, Kory’s mother, who is experiencing the end stages of heart failure. *For Judy Koeppl and her family as they mourn the passing of Katie, Judy’s niece, who completed suicide.
*For Donna Van Ryzin, who anticipates surgery in March for cancer in her jaw.
*For Nancy Meaux, who is at home recovering from hip replacement surgery.
*For Erin Peterson, who was recently hospitalized for pericarditis. Prayers as she continues to recover.
*For Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, whose cancer has returned and metastasized.
*For Brandon, a member of Richard Martin’s family, who is now paralyzed from the waist down due to a skiing accident.
*For Lynda Van Dyck, who recently found out her lymphoma is out of remission and has begun treatment.
*For Tom Fisher, Kris Fisher’s father, who continues dialysis.
*For Marilyn Gallagher, who finished treatment for skin cancer; she is also Jack’s primary caregiver.
*For Jack Gallagher, who has worsening dementia and increasing pain as he lives with congestive heart failure.
*For Bill Eernisse, who continues to battle cancer.
*For Nathan Graham, Gina Graham’s son, who is struggling with serious mental illness. Prayers as well for Gina and Cherie who walk
with him.
*For Kathy Bowman, John and Phyllis TeStrake’s daughter, whose treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is going well
*For Michelle Wagner, along with Henry, Kathryn, Grace, and Dylan, as she receives additional chemo treatments.
*For the General Conference of the United Methodist Church, as they wrestle with conversations about the inclusion of the LGBTQIA
community in their denomination.
*For the safety of our law enforcement officials.
*For those who are expecting.
*For all those struggling with mental illness, as well as their faithful caregivers.
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
*For Paul and Kathy Kanios, who are having limited mobility.
*For our military and service men and women, stateside and abroad.
*For Kathleen, Pat Grabow’s mom, as she remains in hospice care. *For Al Patterson
*For Averi, a second grader in the area, as she continues to battle chronic health conditions.
Page 8 COMMITTEES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, THANK YOU’S
STAFF RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The Staff Relations Committee is
looking to fill vacancies.
The committee works with Pastor
Ashley to support staff in all
personnel-related matters.
For more information, please
contact Dave Braby at
262-501-6892 or at
To our Pilgrim Family:
Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out to us and been there
for us over the past 2 months. We know and feel the love you all have for Eliora Sage and for us. We have not
been able to connect with everyone individually, but we are humbled with the continuous love. The support from all of you has been amazing, and we
are incredibly thankful.
Much love,
Rachel and Carolyn Grossman-Zack ♥
Ushers needed during Lent
A sign-up is posted for volunteers to usher during
our Wednesday evening lent services and holy week.
Please consider this oppor-tunity to serve Pilgrim at this special time of year. Thank
SUNDAY LENTEN SERIES: A Community Conversation about Racial Justice
More info about the events and speakers can be found on the pilgrim community bulletin board.
MARCH 10 3:00-4:30 pm MARGARET ROZGA “Milwaukee's Struggle for Fair Housing: The History and the Poetry”
First Congregational UCC, 131 N. Webster St, Port Washington MARCH 17 6:00 -7:30 pm BRYAN JOHNSON
“The History and Worship of the African American Church” in word and music Parkside Community UCC, 166 W Dekora St (Hwy 33 by the park), Saukville
MARCH 24 3:00-4:30 pm EMILIO DE TORRE “Our Youth, Our future: Racial disparities in the Criminal Justice System”
First Congregational UCC, 131 N. Webster St, Port Washington MARCH 31 3:00-4:30 pm REGGIE JACKSON
"The Hidden Impacts of Segregation in Wisconsin: Why It Matters to Us All” First Congregational UCC, 131 N. Webster St, Port Washington
APRIL 7 3:00-4:30 pm COMMUNITY BOOK DISCUSSION EVICTED by Matthew Desmond (book will be available at prior events)
First Congregational UCC, 131 N. Webster St, Port Washington THRU MARCH: “Crossing the Line” Fair Housing Marches Photo Exhibit courtesy Wisconsin Historical Society.
ALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY FORUMS PLANNED FOR SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN 2019
The Alzheimer’s Association will host several Community Forums over the next few
months. The Forums are designed to gather constituents together so they may ask ques-
tions about the disease, discuss their experiences, learn about resources, and discover
how to engage in the cause. This valuable community feedback will help the Association
better identify needs, gaps in resources, and opportunities.
Monday, April 8, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
N J Niederkorn Library, 316 West Grand Avenue, Port Washington
The Ulrich Center for Philosophy, Ethics, and Christian Thought at Lakeland University is hosting events for congregations.
Monday, March 4, 7-8:15pm ETHICS COLLOQUY: THE DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY AND ITS ONGOING EFFECTS
Younger Family Campus Center (second floor), Lakeland University, W3718 South Dr., Plymouth
Presenters: Larry Littlegeorge and Rev. Rob McDougall
Larry and Rob will provide an overview of the Doctrine of Discovery and explain why the issue is being studied by Conference churches
prior to considering a resolution to repudiate the document at the 2019 Annual Meeting. Free; reservations requested. Please
register online at www.Lakeland.edu/UlrichCenter or email [email protected] or call 920-565-1023 ext. 2151.
Tues., Mar. 26 11 am – noon FOUNDERS’ DAY LECTURE: A MODERN RESPONSE TO MODERN DAY SLAVERY
Bradley Theatre, Lakeland University, W3718 South Dr., Plymouth
Presenter: Sr. Joan Dawber, founder and executive director of Lifeway Network in New York City
Sr. Joan will present the story of LifeWay Network and its response to human trafficking, or what it is more correctly named modern-day
slavery. Learn about human trafficking globally and right here in the United States, who it impacts, tactics used by traffickers and red
flags in order to prevent, recognize and report trafficking. Lecture is free; lunch with Sr. Joan following presentation is $10. For more
information, visit www.Lakeland.edu/UlrichCenter or email [email protected] or call 920-565-1023 ext. 2151.
CRAFTERS’ GATHERING
Thursday, March 21, 6:30pm,
Kalweit Hall, Coffee Room. Call
Barb Arity with questions at
262-376-9312 or email
Please join us!
DEMENTIA INFORMATION
SESSION at PILGRIM
Sunday, March 24, 7:00 pm
Carol Wessels, Pilgrim member and attorney
specializing in Elder & Special Needs Law, will
present this program on behalf of the University of
Wisconsin’s Alzheimer’s Institute - Dementia
Friends Wisconsin. Learn more about Dementia and
how to become a Dementia Friend by joining this
worldwide movement. You will hear about simple
things you can do to support someone living with
the disease.
A flyer will be posted with sign-up sheet. Contact
Pastor Ashley, Carol, or the office any time with
questions.
Page 9 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS & FINANCE REPORT
February 21, 2019 *Unapproved as of printing*
Treasurer’s Report: The total revenues for January 2019 were $ 20,696. Total expenses were $ 28,662, Resulting Net Loss of ($7,966), Operating Checking
Account Balance is $ 75,732, Envelope offerings totaled $19,161 for January 2019, Expenses for the month included our monthly contribution to OCWM,
payment of Multi-Peril & Group Health Insurance.
Minister’s Report:
Worship
● Aliana Binder will be baptized this Sunday at the 10:30 service.
● Ash Wednesday begins on March 6.
● Ashley and the worship committee have been working on the Lenten theme for Wednesday evenings
● Scout Sunday will be March 10 at the 10:30 service.
● A new member Sunday will be scheduled in March.
● Church picnic on August 18
Pastoral Care - Ashley has continued to follow up on pastoral care needs as she is made aware of them.
Staff
● Ashley has continued to meet with staff on an as needed basis.
● Ashley has also been in conversation with Dave Braby and Neal Hobbs about mandatory staff trainings and molestation and abuse.
● Staff Handbook has been handed out.
Christian Education
● Ashley has been working with Meg Claeys on finding another book for the Spring Women’s Book Study.
● Ashley continues to offer other support as needed.
Administrative
● Heidi Jenkins, Kathy Ellenbecker, Megan Claeys and Ashley met to do a roster check on Tuesday February 19.
● Ashley has continued to attend Finance Advisory Team meetings, along with meeting with the various
sub committees as necessary, which include Endowment and Memorials.
● Ashley is in the process of scheduling a Safe Sanctuary Team meeting to create our Crisis Management Plan.
● We have two new member orientations in February.
Denominational
● Ashley has continued to meet with her coach.
● Ashley has continued to be in touch with her Community of Practice Group.
● If anyone is interested in volunteering with General Synod, the link is live! And it will be a wonderful opportunity!
Other
● Ashley attended the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center Advanced Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional Process on February 2- 6 in Lombard, Illinois.
● Ashley has made follow-up calls for Stewardship.
● Ashley has started the process of exploring a possible Doctor of Ministry Degree at Lancaster Theological Seminary in Worship and the Visual Arts.
● Ashley will be attending the Grafton High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting on March 21 as their speaker.
Old Business:
a. Financial Advisory Committee Update – Presented by Caryn Boegel
● Finance - Depreciation Expense to be recorded & posted monthly rather than annually.
● Endowments - Meeting Sunday February 24 to discuss revised endowment policy.
● Stewardship - Checking with un-pledged members.
● Memorials - Producing information for committees to better understand availability of funds.
b. Committee Proposal Form– Presented by Dustin Beck
● Form is to be used by committees to send proposals to the Council for review & approval.
● Reviewed, modified & approved the Proposal Form draft.
● Dustin to distribute modified form to committees for use.
c. Security Committee Update – Presented by Robb Ladd
● Meeting with Security team needs to take place to finalize a plan to present to Council for moving forward. The New Committee Proposal form needs to
be filled out and submitted.
d. Goals Discussion - Presented by Bill Maca ● Bill shared the results of the “Smart” Goal exercise that Council members submitted last week.
● 3 common goals were listed by the majority of the Council, and will be the focus for 2019.
1. Engagement, Involvement & Retention of the Congregation membership.
2. Implementation & Funding of the Security Committee’s safety recommendations.
3. Support of the Financial Advisory Committees to further the integration process.
e. Photo Directory - Presented by Reverend Ashley Nolte
● Discussion of plusses & minuses after trial period by members who tested out the service.
● 30-Day Trial period expiring shortly.
● Need to establish training & help for members that need assistance to use.
● If security and pricing are as presented, the Council agrees to move forward with the program.
New Business:
Council-sponsored Lenten Dinner - Presented by Bill Maca
● April 10th date set for the Dinner. Menu, Time & Attendance discussed.
● Larry Sween volunteered to take the lead for the Council, including preparation of the main entrée.
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 21st 2019 Respectfully Submitted, Robb Ladd. Council Secretary
A copy of the complete
Council Minutes are
available upon request in
the Church Office.
Page 10 MARCH BIRTHDAYS & OFFICE HOURS
1 Dustin Beck
Deloris Schneider
Char Peterson
2 Anna Pfeiffer
3 Gisela Berger
Jay Gergens
Erin Gonzalez
Nicole Pekarske
Judy Ziebell
4 Gabby Kraus
Joel Zautner
5 Robert Hawkinson
Nikki Jozwowski
Ellen Orten
Anna Schaefer
6 Bob Britt
Kurt Eick
Carrie Mazzari
Teagan Schell
7 Ellison Thiermann
8 Kate Burrows
Matthew Elbe
Ada Nestler
Corbinn Staszko
9 Margarethe Berger
Patrick Berger
Nicholas Britt
Nick Rudich
10 Hank Boesch
Mac Boesch
Ryan Elbe
Lance Gruebling
Mike Kelling
Erin Jozwowski
Mark Matter
Tim Stern
11 Grace Wagner
12 Lucas Geisler
Pat Tumanic
13 Nola Paegelow
Erin Petersen
14 Joseph Chapman
Mary Strong
16 Susan Maca
Riley Schmitter
17 Art Merchen
Bradley Mayer
Peter Nolte
18 Karen Partenheimer
19 Robert Olmr
Cooper Staszko
20 Mike Fischer
Samantha Hochstatter
Mike Jenkins
Nicholas Schubert
21 Nick Ellenbecker
Jonathan Koch
Randy Mitschka
Kylie Rudich
22 Rachel Gutridge
Tyler Tagliapietra
23 Kathleen (Kit) Faase
Max Glab
24 Christopher du Vergey
Nathan Matter
Garrett Rescorla
25 Jan Braby
Liz Riesen
Rose Wessel
26 Laury Hackett
Amanda Jozwowski
Jaden Kunz
27 Tom Monroe
Suzy Wilkerson
28 Terry Roemke
Julie Westerhausen
Morgan Zimmermann
29 Kari Klug
Miles Mayer
31 Paul Kanios
Marleigh Knier
Nicholas Sauer
OFFICE HOURS
Pastor Ashley Nolte: Monday - Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm
Evenings & weekends by appointment and as necessary.
Please call or text 920-762-0192
Lisa Quick: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 1:00 pm
Office Phone 262-377-2640 Email – [email protected]
WEB Page – www.pilgrimuccgrafton.org
Please submit April articles by Monday, March 18.
PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE
WITH ANY CHANGES OR
CORRECTIONS.
Thank you!
Page 11 SERVING AT PILGRIM
March SCRIPTURE READERS
8:00 10:30
3 Richard Whitaker
10 Donna Tredrea Gisela Berger
17 Kris Fisher
24 Dave Braby
31 Kris Fisher
FLOWERS AND BULLETINS FOR March
Flowers Bulletins
3
10 Linda Van Dyck Gisela Berger
17 Jennifer Carli
24 Linda Van Dyck Braby Family
31 Merchen Family Merchen Family
GREETERS
MARCH
8:00 am 10:30 am
3 Marji Groth - C Stefan & Leslie Hochstatter - C
Roger & Jane Bachman - N Mike & Heidi Homme - N
10 John Hegedus - C Jordan & Donna Hughes - C
Andy & Megan Helm - N Ken & Kris Hunt - N
17 Elaine Hilkert - C John & Nicole Jozwowski - C
Mark & Carol Hoffmann - N Julie Jozwowski - N
24 John & Pam Holloway - C Christopher & Karen Karnish - C
Ron & Lisa Holtslander - N Pat Klatt - N
31 Roland & Faye Junker - C Jeanette Koch - C
Lora Kanios - N Phillip & Amanda Koch - N
APRIL
8:00 am 10:30 am
7 Mike & Deb Kelling - C Judith Koeppl - C
Chris & Nicole Kline - N Tom & Judy Kopka - N
14 Brian & Valerie Klippel - C Diane Kornetzke - C
Kraig & Sheila Kuck - N Steve & Stacy Kornetzke - N
21 Robb & Roberta Ladd - C Allan & Dawn Krueger - C
Eric & Louise Lusty - N Janet Kunz - N
28 Mark & Amy Matter - C Jack & Lila Landmann - C
Nathan & Christie Matter - N Jeremiah & Alissa Langford - N
If you find you cannot greet on your assigned Sunday, please contact: Dorothy Bowen [email protected] or call at 262-377-2218.
USHER SCHEDULE
C = Carport N = Front Door entering Narthex MARCH
8:00 10:30
Tom Monroe Chris Leidel
Kurt Eick Matt Faase
Sally Eick Kit Faase
Kraig Kuck Mike Fischer
Sheila Kuck John Carli
APRIL
8:00 10:30
Gordy Weber Mike Godejohn
Dustin Beck Vic Pappas
Mark Matter Aimee Mekelburg
Louise Lusty Tammy Mueller
Randy Mitschka Doug Mueller
March SUNDAY TREAT SCHEDULE:
3 Choir
10 Racial Justice Team
17 St. Patrick’s Day Treats
24
31 Women’s Journey
2019 VOLUNTEER AREAS
Please check out the sign-up sheets for
the following areas of need.
As always, your contributions are
very much appreciated.
* FLOWERS
* BULLETINS
* SCRIPTURE READERS
We are seeking volunteers to watch over the WELCOME CENTER on Sunday mornings
at each service.
Please contact Meg Claeys and let her know your availability: [email protected] -or-
call 262-707-2927
Gentle Reminder: Everyone should enjoy their treats and beverages in the Narthex
before the service.
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Phone: 262-377-2640
E-mail: [email protected]
www.pilgrimuccgrafton.org
Pilgrim United Church of Christ 1621 2nd Avenue Grafton, WI 53024
Pilgrim’s Progress MARCH 2019
“No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are Welcome Here.”
PILGRIM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Rev. Ashley Nolte, Pastor
1621 2nd Avenue
Grafton, WI 53024
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ALL ARE INVITED TO PILGRIM’S MID-WEEK LENTEN GATHERINGS:
Meal: 6:00 pm Service: 7:00 pm
Wednesday LENTEN SUPPERS:
March 6 Potluck March 13 Taco Supper March 20 Soups & Salads March 27 Lasagna Dinner April 3 Breakfast for Dinner April 10 Brats & Burgers