Holden Highlights
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EN SERVICES
&
MOUNT MORRIS HOLDEN
FEB 5TH AFTER SERVICE
MARCH 1ST IS ASH WEDNESDAY
Holden Lutheran Parish
N3388 State Road 152
Wautoma WI 54982
(Mount Morris Holden N3388 State Road 152
Wautoma, WI 54982)
(West Holden N4256 County Road MM
Wautoma, WI 54982)
A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America - East Central Synod of Wisconsin
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!!!!
Pastor:
Barb Girod (CELL PHONE: 715-891-2193)
Office Administrator: Roni Troen
Office Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9:00 AM—2:00 PM
Church phone:
920-787-3187
Website: www.holdenlutheranparish.org
Email: [email protected].
www.holdenlutheranparish.org
Pastor’s E-mail: [email protected]
Holden Lutheran Parish Mission Statement
As past and present partners in the Gospel, Mt. Morris Holden and West Holden members serve the community by giving of
ourselves, proclaiming the good news of God’s love and salvation through Jesus Christ, and inviting and challenging all to join
us in the mission to worship, witness and outreach.
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Holden Lutheran Parish
Parish Office Hours Mon.-Thur. 9:00-2:00
Contact Information
Parish office phone 920-787-3187 (Roni Troen—Office Administrator)
Pastor Barb Girod
CELL PHONE 715-891-2193
E-MAIL [email protected]
Website: www.holdenlutheranparish.org
2016 CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS
West Holden
Mt. Morris
Gary Thompson President 622-3370
John Jarvis
Kathy Norlin Secretary
622-5012
Mary Stepanek Secretary
Gloria Moore Treasurer
715-721-6141
Lars Anderson Treasurer
920-765-4114
John Jenks
622-3152
Pat Hassmann Fin. Sec.
787-5484
Marie Thompson Deacon
622-4988
Steven Smith Deacon
715-460-0748
Laura Araiza Deacon
647-0868
Fran Perry Building and Grounds 787-1027
Fin. Sec.
President
572-0029
787-3326
Val Jarvis Deacon
787-1399
Bonnie Starkweather WELCA Rep.
787-3803
The “Holden Highlights” Newsletter
Holden Highlights is a monthly publication for members and friends of Holden
Lutheran Parish. Newsletter will be sent via e-mail to those that are “online”. If you don’t have e-mail, copies of
the newsletter will be available at the churches so they may be picked up.
Arrangements will be made for delivery of newsletters to those that don’t have e-mail
and cannot pick up their copy.
Change of address or articles may be submitted until the 15th of each month for
publication the next month. Please e-mail inquiries or articles to
[email protected] or mail to :
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Holden Lutheran Parish, N3388 State Road 152, Wautoma, WI 54982
address?
The Holden Parish Bulletins
Information to be included in the weekly Sunday bulletin should be submitted to the office by
Tuesday noon. This will provide adequate time to clarify/confirm the information and properly
format and include them in the bulletin. Bulletins are usually run Wednesday, AM.
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Brr. I can’t believe that I am thinking about water. In January. After many days of rain and freezing rain. More
days of ice and melting ice. Brr. To quote Carol King, “Snow is cold, rain is wet. Chills my soul right to the marrow.” Brr. Despite the chills I get thinking about water, I am indeed thinking about water. There are good
reasons for it though.
One reason I am thinking about water is that the confirmation class has decided to raise funds to buy a water
well through the ELCA Good Gifts program. Here are a few facts about water:
768 million people do not have access to improved drinking water sources.
40 billion hours are spent every year walking to collect water in Africa alone.
Most of the world cannot take a hot shower, get clean water from a faucet or flush a toilet in their home.
ELCA World Hunger works with churches around the world to build wells, train local people to care for
wells, improve sanitation in villages and towns, and teach people how to purify their water so they can
cook and drink with it.
In the coming months you will be hearing more about the need for clean water and what we can do to help provide clean water for others.
Another reason for talking about water is to let you know what is happening at Pine Lake Camp this summer.
The 2017 summer theme is “The Water of Life.”
“When you’re at camp you’re typically near a body of water. A lake, a river, or even a faucet-we are
never far from a water source. Water is a literal source of life: over 60% of our bodies and over 70% of
our planet is water. Water is also a source of our spiritual life. Throughout the Bible we find stories
where water is used as a way God sustains, heals, revives, and saves us. “
“Campers of all ages will engage in this theme through a combination of Bible Study, worship, crafts,
games, environmental activities, and even challenge courses (depending on age). Each day centers on a
Bible story that teaches us about how water and life are gifts from God.”
A representative from Pine Lake camp will join us at worship on Sunday, February 26 to talk with us about the
2017 camp year and theme. The staff are enthusiastic and faith filled and excited to share the Word of God with
us and our children. If you want to take a look at the information before that date you will find it on Crossways’
web page: www.crosswayscamps.org.
“Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us in your grace,
and transform us by your Spirit, that we may follow after your Son, Jesus “Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.” ELW p. 25
BLESSINGS ON YOUR JOURNEY…….Pastor Barb Girod
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Lent is a solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends
approximately six weeks later, before Easter Sunday. The purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, doing penance, repentance of sins, almsgiving, atonement, and self-denial. This event
is observed by Christians in the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Methodist, and Roman Catholic Churches. Some Anabaptist and evangelical churches also observe the Lenten season. Its institutional
purpose is heightened in the annual commemoration of Holy Week, marking the death, burial,
and resurrection of Jesus, which recalls the tradition and events of the New Testament beginning
on Friday of Sorrows, further climaxing on Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday, which ultimately culminates
in the joyful celebration on Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In Lent, many Christians commit to fasting or giving up certain types of luxuries as a form of penance.
Many Christians also add a Lenten spiritual discipline, such as reading a daily devotional or praying
through a Lenten calendar, to draw themselves near to God.. The Stations of the Cross, a devotional
commemoration of Christ's carrying the Cross and of his execution, are often observed. Many Roman
Catholic and some Protestant churches remove flowers from their altars, while crucifixes, religious statues, and other elaborate religious symbols are often veiled in violet fabrics in solemn observance of the
event. Throughout Christendom, some adherents mark the season with the traditional abstention from
the consumption of meat, most notably among Roman Catholics.
Lent is traditionally described as lasting for forty days, in commemoration of the forty days Jesus spent
fasting in the desert, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public
ministry, after which he endured temptation by Satan.
LENTEN SERVICES
WHERE?
TIMES
WED. MAR 1 ASH WED
MOUNT MORRIS
JOINT SERVICE 6:30 PM
WED. MAR 8
WEST HOLDEN
SOUP SUPPER 5:30 PM
WED. MAR 15
MOUNT MORRIS
JOINT SERVICE 6:30 PM
SOUP SUPPER 5:30 PM
WED. MAR 22
WEST HOLDEN
JOINT SERVICE 6:30 PM
SOUP SUPPER 5:30 PM
WED. MAR 29
MOUNT MORRIS
JOINT SERVICE 6:30 PM
SOUP SUPPER 5:30 PM
WED. APRIL 5
WEST HOLDEN
JOINT SERVICE 6:30 PM
SOUP SUPPER 5:30 PM
MAUNDY THUR. APRIL 13
MOUNT MORRIS
JOINT SERVICE 6:30 PM
JOINT SERVICE 6:30 PM
GOOD FRIDAY
APRIL 14
MOUNT MORRIS
Prayer Vigil noon-3:00
GOOD FRIDAY
APRIL 14
WEST HOLDEN
JOINT SERVICE 6:30 PM
EASTER SUNRISE APRIL 16
WEST HOLDEN
JOINT SERVICE 6:00 AM
SUN. APRIL 16 (EASTER)
SUN. APRIL 16 (EASTER)
WEST HOLDEN
MOUNT MORRIS
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
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Dear Mt. Morris Ladies,
Thank you so much for the box of
goodies and fruit that you gave
me. I’d like to thank Pastor Barb
for her visits too. I really appreciate all that you all have done for
me.
Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Carol Stumke
MT. MORRIS WELCA—— BIBLE STUDY
THURSDAY, February 2, 2017
1:00 PM …..PRAY...ERS (MEET IN THE SANCTUARY)
1:30 PM…...MEET IN THE MT. MORRIS CHURCH
BASEMENT FOR BIBLE STUDY.
DEVOTIONS & REFRESHMENTS
BIBLE STUDY LEADER: Chris Bliesner
DEVOTIONS: Millie Anderson
HOSTESS: Chris Bliesner and Millie Anderson
“Galatians—Christian Faith and Christian Freedom”
will be the subject of the bible study. Chris will give
an overview of Session one, and we will discuss Session two.
ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME! CALL THE
CHURCH OFFICE IF YOU NEED A COPY OF
THE BIBLE STUDY.
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4TH SATURDAY COMMUNITY MEAL
WILL HELD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH , AT
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
WAUTOMA
11:30-1:00
All are welcome and invited to attend.
MM WELCA CARE
BOXES
It is time again to send
care boxes to our college
and military from our
church. It is a package
they look forward
to while away from home. Homemade cookies along
with store bought items like hot cocoa, puddings,
popcorn and breakfast bars are always enjoyed! The
boxes will be packed on February 6th, please bring
your goodies to the church kitchen on February 5th or
before 9:00 am on February 6th. Let's let them know
their spiritual family is thinking of them!
Thank you, any questions please contact
Linda Perry
787-1027.
IT’S WISCONSIN!
DEAL WITH IT!!!
So……what
So…whatdoes
does
it mean if he
succumbs to
hypothermia?
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SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READING LIST FOR
FEBRUARY 2017
Readers...please check with Pastor on day of
readings in case of last minute changes.
Date
1st
Reading
Psalm
2nd
Reading
Gospel
Feb. 5, 2017
Isa 58:
1-9a
PS 112:
1-9
1 Cor 2:
1-12
Matt 5:
13-20
Feb. 12
Deut 30:
15-20
PS 119:
1-8
1 Cor 3:
1-9
Matt 5:
21-37
Feb 19
Lev 19:
1-2, 9-18
PS 119:
33-40
1 Cor 3:
Matt 5:
10-11, 16- 38-48
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Feb 26
Exod 24:
12-18
PS 2
2 Peter 1: Matt 17:
16-21
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West Holden Ministry Schedule
Ministry
Communion
Assistants
Feb 5
FEBRUARY 2017
Feb 12
Laura Araiza
Feb 19
Feb 26
Laura Araiza
Ushers
Jim & Donna
Gunderson
Jim & Donna
Gunderson
Russel & Sarah
Butzin
Russel & Sarah
Butzin
Readers
Marie
Thompson
Dan Bray
Terry
Johannes
Marie
Thompson
Mount Morris Ministry Schedule FEBRUARY 2017
Ministry
Feb 5
Communion
Assistants
TBD
Ushers
Greeters
Jason & Tara
Anderson
Stepanek’s
Readers
Stepanek’s
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
TBD
Jason & Tara
Anderson
Chuck & Judi
Slovinski
Tara Anderson
TBD
TBD
Bob & Sharon
Hadel
Dale Simonson
Craig & Bonnie
Starkweather
Mark Melby
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Mt Morris Holden Church Council Meeting
Dec. 20, 2016
Meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by John Jarvis. Those in attendance were: Pastor Barb, John Jarvis, Lars
Anderson, and Mary Stepanek.
Due to lack of a quorum, the following items were discussed but no action was taken.
Possible projects for the upcoming year: resurfacing church driveway, improving the microphones, replacing parsonage furnace, and improving the computer system.
Reports:
Secretary: Read last month’s minutes.
Treasurer: Beginning December balance $13, 421.70, current balance $16,537.70
Old Business:
End of year reports: A reminder to have all annual reports turned in to Roni by Jan. 2, 2017.
Nominating committee: An individual is interested in serving on council and is unable to attend every meeting
-council will check on constitution regarding attendance.
New Business:
Church Employee salary discussion: discussion will take place during our joint session
Coffee fund: WELCA will be taking over this fund. The account of $800.00 will be rolled over to them.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. in order to begin our joint council meeting.
Next meeting is Tues. Jan. 17th 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Submitted by;
Mary Stepanek
Mt Morris Council Sec.
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Mt Morris/West Holden Joint Council Meeting
December 20,2016
Meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by John Jarvis. Those in attendance were: Pastor Barb, John Jarvis, Lars Anderson,
Mary Stepanek, Val Jarvis, Bonnie Starkweather, Kathy Norlin, John Jenks, and Laura
Araiza.
Pastor Barb gave devotions.
Old Business:
Recap of 2016 parish joint services: The outdoor service at Mt Morris Park in September was well received by those who
attended.
New Business:
Discussion of Parish employee salaries: After short discussion, a motion was made and seconded to increase the salary
of Pastor Barb and Roni (our Parish secretary) by 2% for the upcoming year. Again, after short discussion, a motion
was made and seconded to increase the salary of Vicki Jenks (our Parish pianist) by $2.50 per service.
Spring Retreat and Site: Our annual council retreat has been scheduled at Pine Lake Camp on Saturday April 22, 2017
from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Service Times: After some discussion, a motion was made and seconded to keep service times at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30
a.m.
Church directory: Following discussion, a motion was made and seconded to move ahead with creating a new church
directory. We would like to start this process in late summer/early fall.
Changing winter joint council meeting date: Motion made and seconded to hold our 2nd joint council meeting of the year
in November to avoid the many Christmas season activities. That meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday November
14, 2017.
Parsonage furnace: Some discussion on possibly replacing this furnace due to its age. No action taken at this time.
MSC to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. followed by the Lord’s Prayer.
Next Joint Council Meeting is June 13, 2017 at West Holden Lutheran Church.
Submitted by:
Mary Stepanek
MM Council Sec.
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BIRTHDAYS
WEST HOLDEN
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
MOUNT MORRIS
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
2/2
2/3
2/4
2/3
2/4
2/5
2/10
2/13
2/13
2/14
2/16
2/18
2/21
Colton Belfeuil
Bonita Jarvis
James Clark
Ralph Coerper
Taylor Belfeuil
Donald Hasselquist
Jason Weekly
Barbara Bauer
Wesley Lungwitz
Robert Hadel
Adam Jones
Joseph Wrench
2/22 Judy Foster
2/24 Valerie Jarvis
Patricia Kraus
2/28 Judi Slovinski
2/6
2/8
2/8
2/10
2/11
2/13
2/13
2/14
2/27
Ina Perry
Kimberly Stillman
Chad Gunderson
Karen Lo
Eddie Leppin
Calvin Wilson
Jarmy Koepp
Donna Gunderson
Curtis Nelson
Larry Atkinson
Chad Thompson
Michelle Brownlow
Tony Cook
MOUNT MORRIS HOLDEN
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
2/4
Louis & Annette Taylor
33 yrs.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS FOR 2016
I hope to have all contribution statements for
2016 available to you by Feb 5
(annual meeting). Be on the lookout for them
in the Narthex.
Pat Hassmann—MM Financial Secretary
CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS/
SINGERS………
MM HOLDEN CHOIR NEEDS
YOU!!!!!!!!
We encourage all folks to give us a try!
Practice is usually on Monday’s at 6:30 PM.
We would love to have you join us and help
make a joyful noise unto the Lord . If you
are interested, or would like more information, please contact Jim
Jarvis 787-2675
ALL ARE WELCOME AND
ENCOURAGED TO JOIN!!!
“About my loaves and fishes….
Could I get a receipt for tax purposes?”
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Prayers for the Church Catholic
For God’s call on people into the ministry
Prayers for Healing
Chuck Slovinski, Karen Riley, Ted Stienke, Merv Vatland, Melissa
Adams (Barb Adams’ niece), Judy Foster, Phyllis Wilson, Connie
Hansen, Dave & Goldean Jorgensen (friends of Judi Slovinski),
Lorna Adams
Prayers for Our Homebound Members
Esther Williams, Hannelore Bauer, Beulah Dickson
Patience and Strength With Chronic Health Problems
Jim Bauer, Judy Foster, Rachel Zindars,
Harold Troen
Prayers for Our Members and Friends in
the Military
Prayers for Our Members and Friends in the Military
Netherlands—Michael Walker
USA—Wyatt Araiza,
Britny (Stott) Connella, Chase Edgren , Will Heuer
Tony Kosco, Barry Roseland
PLEASE HELP UPDATE THIS LIST. ADD OR REMOVE PEOPLE AS
NEED ARISES. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
Netherlands—Michael Walker
USA – Wyatt Araiza
Britny (Stott) Connella
Chase Edgren
Will Heuer
Tony Kosco
Barry Roseland
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West Holden Church Council Meeting
1-15-17
9:30 AM
Because of inclement weather, our meeting was moved from this past Tuesday to after church today. Attending
were John Jenks, Gloria Moore, Marie Thompson, Gary Thompson, Laura Araiza, Kathy Norlin, and Pastor Barb until
she had to leave for Mt. Morris. Gary called the meeting to order at 9:34 and Pastor led in prayer. MSC (motion
seconded and carried) to adopt the agenda, but then we went right to the budget to get that ready for the annual
meeting on January 29.
Reports
Secretary—as written
Treasurer—Beginning Dec. balance $8,082.40
Ending Dec. balance $10,491.91
Pastor—no report. She will be gone Feb.14-20 on vacation.
MSC to accept the two reports.
OLD BUSINESS
Church use applications postponed until next meeting due to time
Sunday School teachers still needed for the rest of the year (usually the third Sunday of the month.
Associate Member Council position will be brought before the annual meeting and then we will vote later. The
Council has approved Gary Clalir as an associate deacon.
NEW BUSINESS
Roni still needs some annual reports. Lona Atkinson has offered to be an auditor, and Gary will make some
calls to hopefully find another.
We sent our January-July Communion Assistant list to Roni and will plan to finish the list at the next council
meeting.
HEROES—Money raised stays here in the North East region, of which Waushara County is part. We have given
$2,194.24 since 2008. We plan to continue our support! Vicki was not able to attend today’s meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS—The Annual Congregational Meeting is January 29 after services with a pot luck early meal to
follow. A sign-up sheet will probably be passed around on Sunday, January 22. Plan to attend!
MSC to adjourn at 10:56 AM. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Because of some time conflicts, our next meeting
will be Sunday, February 12, at 9:30, following church services.
Submitted by Kathy Norlin, WHCC Secretary
2016 Food Pantry Donations
Did you know that we gave the Waushara County Food Pantry 296 pounds of food in 2016? Let’s see if we can top
that in 2017. Thanks to all of you who bring items!!
Holden Lutheran Parish
SS = SUNDAY SCHOOL
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Parish Office Hours
Mon.—Thur.
9:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
NO WH Quilting
8:30-10:30
2
MM WELCA
Bible Study
Pray...ers 1:00
Study
1:30
3
0FFICE IS
CLOSED
4
9
10
OFFICE IS
CLOSED
11
WH WELCA
9:00
16
17
OFFICE IS
CLOSED
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CONFIRMATION
@ MM
5 COMMUNION
Worship
WH 8:30
MM SS 9:00
MM 10:30
MM CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
AFTER SERVICE
6 Care Boxes 7
will be
MM Quilting
packed at
Noon-3:00
MM
Have items to
church before
9:30 am
8
NO WH Quilting
8:30-10:30
Friday
Saturday
CONFIRMATION
@ MM
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND MM Choir
6:30 pm
12
Worship
WH 8:30
WH SS TO FOLLOW
MM SS 9:00
MM 10:30
WH Council
Meeting after service
13
MM Choir
6:30 PM
19
20
Worship
MM Choir
WH 8:30
6:30 PM
MM SS 9:00
MM 10:30
Laurie Jarvis (MM) and
Gary Thompson (WH)
Will be guest speakers PRESIDENT’S
DAY
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VALENTINE’S
DAY
MM Quilting
Noon-3:00
15
NO WH Quilting
8:30-10:30
CONFIRMATION
@ MM
PASTOR BARB ON VACATION—PASTOR RICHARD ENGEN WILL COVER PARISH NEEDS———
PAS
920-566-4014
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MM Quilting
Noon-3:00
22
NO WH Quilting
8:30-10:30
CONFIRMATION
MM Council @ MM
Meeting 6:30
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Worship
MM Choir
WH 8:30
6:30 PM
MM SS 9:00
MM 10:30
TRANSFIGURATION OF
OUR LORD
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OFFICE IS
CLOSED
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4TH SAT. MEAL
AT
Hope Lutheran
in Wautoma
11:30-1:00
PASTOR BARB ON VACATION——————————
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23
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MM Quilting
Noon-3:00
MARCH 1
ASH WEDNESDAY
(SERVICE AT MM
6:30 PM)