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THE UNITED MESSENGER
"Come Worship With Us!"
MAY, 2005
FROM THE PASTOR
Hello, everyone! It has been a year already since my family and I moved to Two Rivers-Mishicot Circuit to be in ministry with you all. The Lord has blessed us with a great number of new friends who have welcomed us and made our transition run as smoothly and as comfortable as possible. We thank you for your kindness and sincere concern for us.
For the last year, we have talked about our vision and mission, both for our churches and our lives. I am certain that the Almighty has a vision for our ministry together for the coming years. I want to know what it is; I hope that you do to. Perhaps the Lord already gave it to you, and if this is the case, please share it with us.
Would you not agree with me that there is no greater place than the one at the very center of God's will, that there is no greater joy than knowing it, and that there is no greater excitement than living God's vision for us?
The vision is "a clear mental picture of a preferable future imparted by God…. (These are the word of George Barna). It is to bank from our past and present and to head forward to a future that reflects God's will. It does not mean a better future as if the church were doing something wrong, NO! It is a future that clearly expresses where our Loving God wants us to be for the next years, for the sake of those who are missing the most wonderful present of God in their lives, Jesus Christ.
We see on TV and hear in the news how many people are living with heavy emotional, spiritual and physical burdens. The Lord loves them passionately, that is the reason why Jesus came into this world in the first place, to deliver them and us from pain, suffering and sin. People need the Lord, and you and I have the answer to their needs.
Let us pray together to our Creator's vision for ministry. Remember that you and I play a very important part in it. We urgently need to know where God wants us to be within the next five years. Please, let's respond to Jesus' calling in our lives. People are restlessly waiting for you and me to respond.
May the Lord Jesus bless us all, as we begin the process of discernment for ministry for the next years.
Pastor Sonia L. Alvarado
SCRIPTURE READINGS
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EVENTS
MONOPOLY GAME PROCEEDS TO GO TOWARD EMANUEL SANCTUARY WINDOW REFURBISHMENT
Thank you to all who have purchased "Two Rivers Opoly"games this year. There are 26 games left at Emanuel. As these are sold, the money will be placed in our Sesquicentennial Fund for our Sanctuary Window refurbishment. Please consider these games as gifts when special occasions come up this year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. The Emanuel Sesquicentennial Committee
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ATTENTION EMANUEL AND ZION MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY UNDERWAY
A church directory is an important tool for the pastor of a church as well as its congregation. It gives the pastor a chance to learn everyone's name, it allows new members of the church to learn the names of those who have been members for awhile as well as allowing established members to learn the names of newer members. Each of us always feels more like a member of a family when everyone knows our name. A church directory is also a selling tool for our church. The activity pages are useful in attracting new members because these pages tell people who we are and what we are all about. It is important that everyone participate in the church directory.
Emanuel's pictures are scheduled to be taken May 2 and 3 from 3:00 PM until 9:30 PM at Emanuel and from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 P.M. on May 24. Zion's pictures are scheduled to be taken on May 23 from 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM. However, if it is more convenient for some Zion members to come on either May 2 or 3 or 24or it is more convenient for Emanuel members to come on May 23, you can do so. Please contact Jackie Ackerman (793-1594) or Pat Shedal (755-4118)to schedule a time or see her at the back of church and sign up there for a time to have your family picture taken. As the time draws closer you will be sent a reminder so that you don't miss your appointment.
Everyone who has their picture taken will get a directory free. Everyone else will have to pay a nominal fee to get a copy so have your picture taken. It does not cost you anything to have you picture taken for the directory. If you choose to, you may order pictures from the company at their listed costs.
God willing we will have 100% participation this year. Thank you in advance for your interest and help.
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ALL CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE JUNE 17- 18, 2005
EMANUEL FELLOWSHIP HALL
The 2nd Annual "All Church Rummage Sale and Brat Fry" will be held June 18, 2005. The Rummage Sale will run for two days, June 17-18 but there will only be a Brat Fry on June 18.
Doors will open at 9:30 A.M. June 17 and close at 6:00 P.M. On June 18 doors will open at 9:30 A.M. and close at 2:00 P.M. Proceeds of the rummage sale will go to pay part of the Pastor's Pension for one month in the summer while proceeds from the Brat Fry will go towards our Sesquicentennial Fund. We also hope to collect diapers for "Love Life Ministries" during this time. Just bring a package of diapers for donation and then check out all the bargains. Bring your friends and neighbors too. All are welcome.
Your donations of rummage items will be accepted June 14-16 from 10:00 A. M. until 2:00 P.M. Please clean your items before you bring them for sale and PLEASE mark them with the price you want for that item. We will accept clothing again. It will be sold by the bag so clothing does not have to be priced before you bring it. Please make sure all clothing is clean or we can not use it. Thank you for your help in this matter.
If anyone is interested in helping lay out the items for sale or man the tables during the sale please contact the church office or Jackie Ackerman at 793-1594. Thank you.
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THANK YOU to everyone who brought cookies for our social hour after the Ecumenical Lenten service. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Elaine Buhk for preparing her special vegetable tray and doing the decorating and to Martha Raatz for preparing the egg salad for the sandwiches. Everything was really great.
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THANK YOU to Pastor Sonia for having the Prophecy Bible Study class at her house so we could use her DVD and TV. You are a great hostess!
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THANK YOU Sue Olsen for gracing us with your liturgical dance. It adds so much to our worship service.
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THANK YOU Gloria Mlada for getting the new plexiglass for Emanuel's altar and THANK YOU Erwin Dose for seeing that it got cut to the right size.
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THANK YOU to the children and youth of both Zion and Emanuel for putting on such a wonderful program during our Good Friday Service. YOU WERE GREAT!
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THANK YOU Deanna Hallwachs for agreeing to coordinate Emanuel and Zion's participation in the Manitowoc County Interfaith Hospitality Network. You are greatly appreciated!
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Thank you to the Worship Committee for putting on such a wonderful lunch after church on April 24. You did a great job!
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Members of Emanuel and Zion Churches are invited to a Dedication Ceremony for the new addition at Calvary Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 7:00 PM, reception to follow. You are also invited to an Open House at Calvary on Sunday, May 8, 2005. 9:15 AM Worship Service Potluck 11-12 If you plan to join us, please contact the church office at 793-3917 or at office@calvarytr.org. (meat, beverage and a place setting will be provided). Tours of the addition from 12-2.
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The Emanuel Sunday School will be sponsoring the May 22nd Luncheon after the church service. Menu will be hot dogs, baked beans, cold potato salad, dessert and beverage. There will be a free will offering.
In the afternoon on May 22, the Sunday School is having a quiz contest – each student will have 3 members from the congregation on their team. (Example – Name the first 2 people that God created). If you have any questions, please call Tara at 553-4482 or Lisa Klein at 553-2009. Please plan to join us.
The last day of Sunday School will be May 22nd.
Tara Tetzlaff
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ATTENTION - If you are graduating or know of someone who is graduating from high school or college, please let the church office know so that we can put in it the newsletter. We want to honor our graduates at the worship on June 5th.
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EMANUEL'S MILITARY SALUTE
We are updating the list of names of Emanuel's members and friends who have served or are currently in the Armed Forces.
Our last list is dated May 7, 2001. We are looking for anyone who served in any capacity since 1857. If you are one of these service men or women or know of someone, please FILL out the form below:
Name of person
Branch of Service
Rank
Years of Service
Participated in:
Civil War
Spanish American War
WWI
WWII
Korean War
Vietnam War
Gulf War
Other, please explain
Living
Deceased
Contact person
Please return this form to the church office as soon as possible.
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS EMANUEL MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
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TO ALL KNITTERS!
Or if you want to learn to knit or crochet, someone will teach you. We meet right after the United Methodist Women's meeting the third Saturday of the month. If you can make it for the meeting, please come. If not we will meet at 10:30AM. The United Methodist Meeting is a gathering at 9:00AM and the meeting is from 9:30 to 10:30AM. ***
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SPECIAL THANK YOU to all members from both churches who donated food for the Lakeshore Interfaith Hospitality Network (LIHN), those who gave monetary gifts, and those who volunteered to help. The response was wonderful. Deanna Hallwachs
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Dear members at Emanuel and Zion,
THANK YOU!!
On behalf of the clients and board of directors of Two Rivers/Mishicot Ecumenical Pantry, I would like to thank you for your wonderful collection of cereal for the pantry. What food is donated does not have to be purchased allowing us to use our donated dollars to purchase other items that are in low reserve and to also put those dollars toward utilities and maintenance needs. I know that you are only too aware of the increasing needs in our area as families struggle with unemployment and uncertain futures and ultimately food insecurity. It will be because of churches like yours that we will be able to continue meeting the needs of our clients now and into the future.
We are extremely grateful for your gifts and look forward to your future support as together we minister to the less fortunate amongst us. God's blessings.
Sincerely,
Lois Masarik
TREP Coordinator
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Dear members of Emanuel,
We want to say a very sincere thank you for your generous gift of $60.00, collected from your Coins of Love. With many of our community's businesses experiencing layoffs, and so many people unable to find new jobs, we're serving more families than ever. Your generous donation will help us meet some of those many needs.
Thank you for caring! Bless you for your support.
In His Name,
Trevor R. McClintock
Captain Corps Office
The Salvation Army
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TRUSTEES
If you are interested in being on Emanuel's Trustee Board, please call Don Hallwachs at 794-8483 or the church office 793-1717. We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30AM in the church library.
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Your pennies at work again!
We have purchased a hand vacuum for doing the stairways, also remember to buy your brooms for spring cleaning. Only $5.75.
Milly Franzmeier
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SHANTY TOWN
Kara Roberts, Ashley & Raymond Zifko and Raymond's friends participated in Shanty Town at Grace Church on April 23rd and 24th. Thank you to all who participated.
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OUR SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS ON JUNE 5TH.
Please mark your calendars. WORSHIP SERVICES Zion 8:15AM Emanuel 10AM
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MINISTRIES
ARE YOU AN EFFECTIVE PRAYER?
What is your prayer life like? Prayer is the way we communicate with God. How effective a communicator are you? Do you pray daily or only in church when Pastor Sonia is leading the prayer? Have you ever done a "prayer fast" for someone who was seriously ill?
UMW will be sponsoring a Spiritual Growth Study on Prayer during June 2005 that will help you answer these questions. It will take you through different types of prayer and will point out role models who have become known for their skills in spiritual guidance.
We will explore The Lord's Prayer as a model for prayer. This prayer emerged from the formal and informal prayers of the Jewish people. His disciples asked Jesus how to pray and He taught them what we call The Lord's Prayer. He told his followers not to pray in public but to go into a closet to pray, yet he lifted up the persistent widow who cried out for justice from an unjust judge as a model for how to pray to God. He prayed alone many times, and in the end, his disciples slept through his most arduous prayers before his betrayal.
Christianity has been shaped by cultures and has shaped them. We will look at prayer variations that will help us look more deeply into our own spiritual practices. The study guide we will be using is called "Concerning Prayer" written by Mary Kathryn Pearce. The cost of the book is $5.50 including shipping and handling.
This study will be held on four Wednesday evenings from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in June 2005 at Emanuel United Methodist Church. If you are interested in joining this study group please contact Jackie Ackerman (793-1594) or the church office (793-1717) to sign up.
THIS STUDY IS OPEN TO ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED NOT JUST EMANUEL MEMBERS SO CONSIDER JOINING US.
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MEET OUR MEMBER
ELAINE BELONGER
Elaine Keip was born on a farm in Faribault, Mn. However, she was not destined to be a farm girl. When she was 6 months old the family moved to Two Rivers.
In her early teens, Elaine met a girl named Kathryn Koeser (Do you remember her?) who invited her to join the Youth Group at this church. Elaine said, "I came, I liked it! And I joined the church when I was 18. As a Girl Scout Leader she assisted Margaret Miller with the Troop. For many years to the present day Elaine has been leading Bible Study groups on Wednesdays and Sundays, and still does. She has also served on numerous church committees over the years.
She attended the former Washington High School in Two Rivers where she met Ivan Belonger. They were married in 1941.
The couple lived above the upholstery shop known as Belonger & Son. Elaine assisted Ivan doing upholstery work. She also started a little store in the same location. It was called Candyland and supplied school kids with fresh sweet rolls and candy on their way to school.
And, there were about to get even busier! Elaine blessed Ivan with 6 boys and 2 girls..and life was always exciting! The children grew up, left the nest, and now they live all over the planet. And, Mother Elaine visits them whenever they send her an airline ticket.
Now, as a widow, Elaine lives just outside the northern city limits of Two Rivers. Her log cabin overlooks a forest where she enjoys plenty of visitors...squirrels, rabbits, opossum, songbirds, even wild turkeys that tap on her patio windows! They are Elaine's best friends. She loves them all..in addition to her church, her human friends, and of course, God, who is always close to her heart.
I think you will agree that..Elaine Belonger is a very special lady!
There, I said it and I'm glad!
Jack Skidmore
Nurture Committee
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Emanuel UMW to offer "PRAYER" Mission Study in June
PRAYER CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE IF YOU WILL LET IT!!!
Do you know the power of prayer? Do you use it effectively in your own lives and the lives of your loved ones? What makes a prayer powerful and effective? Why do we pray in the first place? If you have ever asked yourself these questions or any others regarding prayer, you may find some of the answers at our mission study of Prayer this June.
We will be using the book "Concerning Prayer" by Mary Kathryn Pearce. This is a Bible based and United Methodist-sponsored program. If you are interested in this Mission Study, please call Jackie Ackerman at 793-1594 to sign up or call the church office. This will be a 4-week session meeting Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 on June 1, 8, 22, 29. You must sign up by May 12, 2005 so that we can have the books here on time.
Thank you for your interest and support of Emanuel United Methodist Women and their efforts to bring mission study opportunities to Emanuel and Zion Churches.
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WINDOW WORSHIP
HAND OF GOD
Scripture: Isaiah 49:16a "Behold I have engraved thee upon the palms of My hands..."
The hand of God can represent blessing or punishment. It gives strength to the faithful and shows tenderness. This writing is going to focus on the tenderness.
God measures out the waters with the hollow of His hand (Isaiah 40:12). God does not have a physical hand because He is a Spirit. To me, picturing the size of His hand in such a way suggests the amount of love that He has to give to each individual of th earth. When Jesus, God incarnate, fed the 4,000, He did so because He had compassion on all of them at tone time. This enormous capacity of His love goes beyond my understanding.
The second half of verse 16 says, "...thy walls are always before Me." Isaiah wrote this when the walls of Jerusalem lay in ruins. Even though Israel forsook God, He desired their restoration. He longs for people to become whole. God was a husband (Jeremiah 31: 2, 32) to Israel, yet Israel broke their vow that they made to God by loving other gods, serving them, putting their trust in them. The result was a fallen Jerusalem as those gods were useless against the enemy. God's love is everlasting, and with His loving kindness He drew them (and draws us) to Himself. God delights (Psalm 18:19) in us. Therefore, He is our hiding place (Psalm 119:114) and he fulfills our desires (Psalm 145:19). Perhaps we should say to God, with the psalmist (Psalm 63:8) "Dear God,/ My soul follows hard after Thee. / Thy right hand upholds me./" Yours truly, Me.
Hymn: "How Firm A Foundation" (verse 2). UMH # 529
Writer: Bonnie Shimulunas
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REVEREND WILLIAM C. F. HAYES 1943 - 1947 Note: Not having been here in that era, I contacted some more "senior" members for information. Shirley Wilsmann provided such an interesting and informative account that I decided to pass it on to the congregation as written. Thank you, Shirley. The Reverend William C. F. Hayes and his wife, Lena, along with one son, Franklin (Buddy) occupied the parsonage at the corner of 13th and Madison Streets. Reverend Hayes followed Reverend Franklin Schlueter as Emanuel's pastor. The church was called Emanuel Evangelical Church at that time as this was prior to the merger with United Brethren Church. On the first Sunday that Reverend Hayes was in our pulpit, he said that occupying the parsonage hadn't changed much in the transition from Reverend Schlueter to Reverend Hayes. Both pastors had a wife, Lena, both had a Franklin, and as far as "Bills", there are always bills at the parsonage. Reverend Hayes was a deeply prophetic and religious man. His sermons, though sometimes beyond the realm of our understanding, could often be called service orations. The wife of Reverend Hayes, Lena, was a dramatic artist and performed many readings for the congregation. One memorable presentation that she repeated each Good Friday was entitled "The Wife of Pontius Pilate". She did it with so much feeling and so dramatically that most listeners were moved to tears. Lena Hayes was also a soprano soloist and sang in the choir. After serving four years Emanuel's pastor, Reverend Hayes was made District Superintendent and spent the last years of formal ministry in the Madison area. Reverend Hayes and his wife returned to Two Rivers in 1952 to take part in the note burning celebration service marking the end of the original debt of Emanuel Church. The theme of this event was called "Victory". Fulfilling the payment of the debt was a tremendous victory. The final marriage that Reverend Hayes performed at Emanuel Church was on September 18, 1946, joining Marion Dose and Paul Stegeman in matrimony. Just think! That was 58 years ago. After his retirement and after the death of his wife, Lena, Reverend Hayes spent his remaining years at Evergreen Manor, a retirement home in Fond du Lac. Dale Lium
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THE WISCONSIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CONFERENCE ORDAINS THE FIRST HISPANIC FEMALE PASTOR
That announcement was a historical moment for Pastor Sonia Alvarado, and for other Hispanic women in ministry.
Born in Guatamala, she moved to the United States in 1979 at the age of 16. She graduated from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary with a Masters in Divinity in 2001. Her husband, Julio Alvarado, is also an ordained Methodist Minister now serving America Latina – a Hispanic Congregation in Green Bay. The couple have 2 children.
Please Note: If you are making decisions now regarding your future career be sure to read the process of becoming an Ordained Minister. The 6 steps are outlined here in brief. For more information call (920-793-1717) and ask for Pastor Sonia Alvarado.
In order that the United Methodist Church may be assured that those persons who present themselves as candidates for ministry, are truly called of GOD to this office. Some steps need to be completed. Each candidate needs to go through a process prescribed by the Division of Ordained Ministry and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
THOSE STEPS INCLUDE:
1. Become an "Inquiring Candidate": Upon hearing a call to ministry the candidate should read the vocational guide "THE CHRISTIAN AS MINISTER". This book should be discussed in consultation with the candidates's own Pastor, or another United Methodist Minister.
2. The Exploring Candidate. Those seeking to explore being a candidate for ordained ministry shall apply in writing, to the District Superintendent for admission to studies. You are now an Exploring candidate to be assigned to a supervising Pastor.
3. Declared Candidate. After completing steps 1 and 2 the candidate prepares a written request of reasons why he/she wants to be an ordained minister. It will be submitted to your local church Pastor and his committee on Pastor-Parish Relations.
4. After your local church has given you a favorable recommendation you become a certified candidate. But, now its time to appear before the District Committee for their examination. At this time you must complete the first Psychological and aptitude tests. Assuming you pass, you now need to be enrolled as a student in a school, college, university, or a school of Theology.
5. A candidate for probationary membership must have been graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in liberal education, or an equivalent degree in a college or university listed by the University Senate. After you complete your Masters in Divinity (M. Div) you become a probationary minister to be assigned to a local church setting, for at least 3 years in a full time appointment.
6. Now...you are ready for the final step in the process of ordination! The Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church has full authority for the ministry. WORD..(preaching and teaching), THE SACRAMENTS (Communion and Baptism), ORDER (administration) and SERVICE (missions). As an ordained elder you become a member in full connection within the life of the annual conference. The whole process takes between 8-10 years.
Pastor Alvarado proudly says "I was able to do it in 8 years...thanks be to GOD!"
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We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of:
CARMEN L. MLADA VEESER
September 2, 1921 - April 5, 2005
JOHN W. CASTRO
July 10, 1979 - April 15, 2005
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ATTENTION ZION AND EMANUEL PARENTS!
You are invited to have your children participate in "Circle G Ranch" activities July 15-28, 2005. Vacation Bible School is being planned and there will be a lot of fun as well as learning going on. This year the theme is western. Do you know what the "G" stands for in "Circle G Ranch?" If you don't you children will be able to tell you this summer.
We will begin at 5:45 P.M. with supper and then activities including music, crafts, bible study and a general assembly. They will also decorate a T-shirt again this year. The cost will again be $4.00 per child up to a maximum of $8.00 per family.
This year your children will be able to meet and ride a real horse one of the nights of VBS, with your permission, of course. The rides will take place in Emanuel's parking lot.
SIGN-UP NOW! CALL EMANUEL'S OFFICE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD AND THEN PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND EITHER SEND IT TO THE OFFICE OR GIVE IT TO PASTOR SONIA.
We can get many of our materials at sale prices if we order soon. We need your help! If you have questions call Jackie Ackerman, 793-1594. ********************************************************************** VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM
[Please fill out one for each child you are registering.]
Name of child:
Name of parent(s):
Address
Phone
Number
Information on your child:
Male or female
Age
Grade in school next year
Medical Information we should be aware of:
[allergies, medicines being taken, etc.]
Signature of parent or guardian:
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COINS OF LOVE
In March Emanuel collected $89.93 Coins of Love for TREP.
May's Coins of Love will go for Bible School supplies.
In March Zion gave $32.67 to Habitat for Humanity.
May's Coins of Love will go for Bible School supplies.
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BIRTHDAY SUNDAY
Emanuel collected $6.90 on April's Birthday and Anniversary Sunday.
Zion collected $2.82 on April's Birthday Sunday.
This amount will be added to April's Coins of Love.
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MAY MISSION NEWS: JUST A REMINDER.......
We are collecting "New Baby Clothes" for the Annual Conference mission project. Please bring your donated items to church by Sunday, June 5th so that our delegates can take them to the 2005 Annual Conference In-Gathering, June 12-15 in Madison. A table has been set up in the back of church for your convenience.
Thanks to all who attended the Lakeshore Interfaith Hospitality Network training session and to all who donated food or monetary gifts. Response was wonderful from both Zion and Emanuel. There were no "guests" at Wesley the week of April 10-17. All of the food items that were donated have been stored and will be used at our next scheduled week, June 12-19th.
The "Coins of Love" for May will be going to our summer Bible School to purchase the supplies. Supplies are needed to insure the success of our Bible School scheduled for July 25-28. Please give generously.
Nona Casebeer
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Trustee's Report, April 2005
Here's what is going on in the Trustee world:
The 13th Street Door Fund is up to $3,231+.
The Trustees have picked Quality Building Restoration Company, Inc to do the exterior brickwork. The Trustees have picked Van Der Hoff Studios to do the storm window replacement and the sanctuary cleaning and repainting. The Trustees have developed a work plan to accomplish these tasks. The recommendations and work plan have been forwarded to the Finance Committee for its action. We are still reviewing the bids for the 13th Street door and hope to pick a contractor soon.
Don Hallwachs filed down the edges of the front door (again) to loosen the front door. The raw wood was re-stained. When the weather is warmer, the edges will be treated with spar varnish.
The Schaus Company came and repaired the roof tiles and the cap tiles. The bill was approximately $941.00. Thanks to the members who responded to provide the emergency funds to pay for this work.
Two splash plates have been purchased and installed under the downspouts on 13th Street.
The Trustees wish to express our deepest sympathy to Gwen Buehler on the loss of her husband Ken. He was a good and faithful servant of the church and the Trustees.
Note: We need the cooperation of everyone in the congregation to make sure that we use church resources sparingly and wisely AND that we close windows, close doors, turn off appliances, turn off lights and lock doors when we are done. "A penny saved is a penny earned."
Donald A. Hallwachs Chairman, Trustee Committee
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PRAYERS
Our Prayers are with these and other members of our congregations.
THOSE IN NEED OF OUR CONCERNS: PLEASE PRAY FOR:
LuAnne Adams, Harold B., Betty Behrendt, Ken Brunner, Jim Casebeer, the family of John Castro (Sue Olson's son), Erwin Dose, Edward Elmer, Jean Freeby (Bill Wood's sister), Joan Haucke, Diane Hirvela, Cindy Hoffman, Harriet Hooper, Vivian Jaklin, Jean Kimmes, Sue Klawitter, Bob Klein, Margret Kohls, Elaine Kroeger, Bob Kuchenbecker, Susan Larrabee, Carter Lewis, Donald Lichterman Family (Debbie Zipperer's father), Zack Loucks (grandson of Harry & Edith Clark), Esther Luebke, Bill Pfefferkorn, Dennis Rohr, Robert Scherer, Frieda Schubring, Cindy Staibs, Betty Stewart, Marty Treml, Ella Wild (Dottie Wood's sister), Amy Willis, Harold Zoerb, Roger Zuehl, (all those suffering with depression, fear and loneliness), your church, and your pastor.
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MAY LITURGISTS
EMANUEL ZION 1 Len Willis Shawn Mueller 8 Marion Stegeman Judy Rank 15 Don Hallwachs Terry Fischer 22 Mary Pohl Joyce Wegner 29 Jackie Ackerman Marilyn Rohr ******************************************
ACOLYTES FOR EMANUEL - MAY
1 Megan Tucker 8 Megan Tucker 15 22 29 ******************************************
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS IN CARE CENTERS
Bill Pfefferkorn Manitowoc Health Care Center Shirley Francisco, Margaret Kohls,Dean Andrews, Hamilton Home Vivian Jaklin Harmony House Betty Stewart Wildwood Estates Nina Kurtz, Ester Luebke, Neil and Marian Rand, Roger & Etta Zuehl, Ernst & Winifred Baumeister At home **************************************
EMANUEL PRAYER CHAIR
Do you have a prayer concern and would like others to pray with/for you? Emanuel Church has an organized prayer chain. If you have a prayer concern, please call Pastor Sonia (920) 793-1717. She will advise Marion Stegeman, Prayer Chain Captain, who will then call the first person in each group. That person will call the second person in the group and that person will call the third person in the group, and so on until all have been notified.
If you are not currently a member of our prayer chain and would like to become a member please inform Pastor Sonia or LaVerne Dassey (755-4191) and you will be added to one of the groups.
GROUP 1:
1. Emma Nooker ............................. 793-2190
2. Marge Stanull .............................. 794-1871
3. Gwen Buehler .............................. 794-1222
4. Jackie Ackerman ........................ 793-1594
5. Sandy Klein.................................. 553-3460
6. Gloria Mlada .............................. 553-2457
7. Nina Kurtz .................................. 793-4464
GROUP 2:
1. Nona Casebeer .......................... 794-7329
2. Elaine Belonger ......................... 553-7666
3. Marilyn Pfeffer .......................... 682-7229
4. Renee Anderson ........................ 793-360
5. Arline Rohde ............................. 793-1896
6. Sue Olson ................................... 755-316
GROUP 3:
1. Martha Raatz ............................ 793-1506
2. Rachel Zik ................................. 793-1983
3. Joyclyn Gerroll ......................... 794-1601
4. Dottie Wood ............................. 793-3541
5. Elaine Buhk ............................. 682-4215
6. Shirley Wilsmann .................... 732-3196
GROUP 4:
1. Marion Stegeman ..................... 682-5784
2. Frieda Schubring .................... 794-7817
3. Millie Franzmeier .................. 553-4496
4. Judy Blaisdell ........................ 793-4496
5. Violet Pfefferkorn ................. 793-2101
6. Vivian Jaklin ......................... 794-1590
(revised May 2005)
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BULLETIN DONATIONS
WE NEED BULLETINS FOR JULY 3, 10, 24, 31, AUGUST 14 AND 21. The cost of the bulletins is $10.00. Bulletins can be given in memory of a loved one, in honor of a special occasion or a special person in your life.
GIVEN BY FOR 1 Todd & Roni Mueller In honor of their 20th Wedding Anniversary. 8 The Rohde Family In memory of Paul Rohde 15 Marilyn Pfeffer In honor of her sons, David & Skip and grandsons, Matt & Andy. 22 Neil & LaVerne Dassey In honor of their Wedding Anniversary on May 25th. 29 Rachel Zik In memory of Harry Zik.
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FLOWER DONATIONS - MAY
DATE BY REASON 8 Dave & Gloria Mlada In memory of Gloria's Mother and in memory of Dave's Mother. **************************************
GREETERS FOR MAY
EMANUEL ZION 1 Rick & Stacy Watzka, Michelle & Kristin Heimerl
Brian & Wendy Lambrecht & Family 8 Frieda Schubring/Jerry Schubring/ Diane Tice Pat Shedal 15 Judy Blaisdell/Ethel Andrews Jodi & Shawn Krieser & Family 22 Debbie Zipperer & Alicia Tom & Lynn Curry & Family 29 Emma Nooker/Elaine Belonger Bill Jandrin *******************************************
USHERS FOR MAY
EMANUEL ZION 1 Tim Abendroth, William Buhk, Jim Casebeer, Jerry Schubring Lorene Taddy/Wendy Lambrecht 8 Tim Abendroth, William Buhk, Jim Casebeer, Jerry Schubring Jack Ahrens/Roger Bruhn
15 Tim Abendroth, William Buhk, Jim Casebeer, Jerry Schubring Brian & Matt Lambrecht 22 Tim Abendroth, William Buhk, Jim Casebeer, Jerry Schubring Tom Curry/Ross Mueller 29 Tim Abendroth, William Buhk, Jim Casebeer, Jerry Schubring Bill Jandrin/Jack Ahrens ****************************************
STEWARDS
COMMUNION STEWARDS
EMANUEL ZION Dave Mlada Helen Barbarossa Sue Olson Nancy Burda EMANUEL COMMUNION SERVERS
Michelle Heimerl Ashley Tucker *******************************************
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
MAY-2005
EMANUEL ZION 1 Roger Zuehl Jack & Jean Ahrens (A); Ron & Janet Mueller (A) 2 Florian Rohr 3 David Casebeer
4 Harry Parker; Todd & Roni Mueller (A) 5
Becky Faber; Keith Kappelman; Merry Lee Pankow; Tom Watzka
6 George Mueller 7 Miranda Wavrunek; Bruce & Betty Ackerman (A) 8 Jeffrey Springstube; Jessica Springstube 13 Bradley Dimmick 14 Marilyn Pfeffer 15 Kasey Kappelman Darwin Klein 18 Sue Olson 20 Brady Boettcher; Anne Myers 22 Violet Pfefferkorn; Allison Yauger; Bill & Elaine Buhk (A) 23 Don Lambrecht 24 Dustin Pawlitzke 25 Neil & LaVerne Dassey (A); Bob & Cooki Klein (A)
28 Jessica Ackerman; Sara Pfefferkorn Ross & Shawn Mueller (A) 29 Gordon Nooker; Wilfred Zoerb 30 Edith Clark; Angela Duckart 31 Dan Roberts If your name is omitted from the birthday list, please call the office and let me know.
