Pilgrim’s Progress
March 2017
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
Special points of interest:
FROM YOUR MINISTER
 Lenten Schedule
Grace and peace to you,
 New Member Orientation
“When the days drew near… Jesus set his eyes towards Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:51) These
are some of the most haunting words in all of our scriptural cannon and we meet them
face to face each year as we begin the season of Lent: those 40 long days of journeying
towards the cross.
 Spring Breakfast & Raffle
 One Great Hour of Sharing
 Children’s Lenten Crafts
 All Girls Retreat Weekend
 Sermon Series
 Committee Highlight
 Easter Flower Order Form
Inside this issue:
Upcoming Events
2
Missions
3
Children’s Ministry
Rock Hour
4
Youth—Connections
Synago
5
Social & Enrichment
Opportunities
6
Pilgrim Prayers, Cares
& Thanks
7
Committee Highlight &
Easter Flowers Form
8
Council Highlights
9
We here at Pilgrim come from many varied traditions: some of us grew up in the United
Church of Christ, others come from a Methodist tradition, others from a Lutheran
denomination, some of us from the Catholic church, and there are a few of us that didn’t
grow up in church. Many of us learned different practices within this Lenten season that
include abstaining from certain foods, giving up our vices, and adding one or two
additional events at church. But these practices are not what make the season of Lent
a holy and liminal time. Part of the beauty of this season is that it draws us back to God,
requiring us to be more mindful of ourselves and our lives for a few weeks. The
sacredness of these days is found in the very words we will hear on Ash Wednesday:
“From dust you came and to dust you shall return.” No matter how our ears hear these
words, they are saturated in the acknowledgement of this present moment. I believe that
this is what makes Ash Wednesday so beautiful and cherished in hearts, that it draws
us back to right now, to this present moment and grounds our feet right where we stand.
I wonder what it would look and feel like if we as a church practiced being present for
Lent? I wonder how Lent would feel if we took these weeks to remember the ground on
which we stand, feeling the air enter and our breath leaving our bodies? I wonder how
the season would turn if we practiced being still?
I know that some of you will give things up for Lent (abstaining from something is an
excellent spiritual practice), some of you may fast during this season, others of you may
use this season to be intentional about sharing beauty and goodness. But I would like to
invite you to practice the sacred pause of being still throughout these next couple weeks.
It’s not terribly difficult to do (we just have to remember to do it). A sacred pause is as
easy as pulling into a parking lot, taking a moment before you grab your keys and breath
in slowly, and out slowly. It’s as simple as pausing for a moment before you walk out the
door to work to just listen to the noises that surround you. It’s taking one minute of your
day to stand outside and listen to the birds (feel free to set a timer on your phone). For
those of you that want a more structured practice of pause, let me suggest an app
(available for free download for Apple and Android devices) called Centering Prayer by
Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. This practice of being still helps keep us in the moment,
pulling us back to where we are so we can be mindful of the presence of God that
surrounds us as we ‘turn our eyes toward Jerusalem.’
Many blessings to you on this sacred journey of Lent.
Birthdays, Office Hours 10
& Announcements
Serving at Pilgrim
11
Calendar
12
Directory &
Committees
13
Your sister in Christ,
Pastor Ashley
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UPCOMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY MID-WEEK LENTEN GATHERINGS
2017 THEME: AT THE CROSS - STORIES OF THOSE WHO WALKED WITH JESUS
Join together in a family–friendly time of fellowship.
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.
Please sign up on the Narthex bulletin board for each Lenten dinner.
Childcare is available along with intergenerational crafts.
March 1
Ash Wednesday Potluck – hosted by Worship Team
March 8
Chicago/Chili Hot Dog Supper – hosted by Finance Team and Staff Relations Team
March 15
Taco Supper - hosted by Property & Grounds and Children’s Ministry
March 22
Sloppy Joe Supper – hosted by Mission Team and Food/Refreshment Team
March 29
Lasagna Supper – hosted by Welcome Center, Inclusion Team and Care Team
April 5
Brats & Burgers Supper – hosted by Church Council
There will be Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches available for the picky eaters! 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 which strengthens both local and global ministries: aid in hunger relief, providing clean water, disaster recovery
assistance, and empowerment for people to find meaningful work.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
April 13th
April 14th
April 16th
Maundy Thursday
Communion Service, 7:00pm
Good Friday
Service of Remembrance, 7:00pm
Easter Sunday
Sunrise Service, 6:30am
Easter Worship, 8:00am
Easter Worship, 10:30am
SPRING BREAKFAST AND RAFFLE
Sunday, April 2nd
Hot Breakfast Buffet- 9:00-10:15am
in Kalweit Hall
Scrambled Eggs, Sausages, Pancakes, Pastries,
Juice, Coffee, Milk
Sign-up will be posted.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Sunday, March 26th at 3:00pm
A New Member Orientation will be held on Sunday, March 26th at 3:00pm in the
Conference/Library Room at Pilgrim. If you are interested in attending, please
contact Pastor Ashley at [email protected].
DELEGATES NEEDED 2017 SOUTHEAST ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
Two Pilgrim members are needed to attend the Southeast Association Annual
Meeting on Saturday, April 29th. If you are interested, please contact the Church
Office at [email protected] or 377-2640.
GALA NIGHT – FRIDAY, MAY 19TH, 2017
Mark your calendars for our 4th Annual Gala Night featuring John Reiter and The Garage Band. Enjoy
tasty hors de oeuvres, quenching beverages, and the opportunity to bid on some awesome Silent Auction
items. We are looking for donated Silent Auction Items such as a “Movie Basket” filled with popcorn,
soda, candy and a gift card to Marcus Theaters, or Brewer Tickets, or “Dessert of the Month” receive a
dessert once a month. Be creative, inventive and resourceful. Donations are due by May 14th, 2017.
All proceeds from the Gala will go towards the UCC Wisconsin Camps – Moon Beach and Pilgrim Center and to our very
own “Strong Camp Scholarship” so our Pilgrim Youth are able to attend Camp in 2017. If you have any questions,
please contact Jen Schulz at [email protected]
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MISSIONS
GO MIN MYUN STUDENT SPONSORSHIP
Each of the nineteen students that attend the Go Min
Myun School in Burma has a sponsor for the 2017-18
school year. This sponsorship will provide a new
uniform and school supplies for each students. The
money will be sent by Western Union to Saw Sel Blad in
early March. We would like to put together a package
of notes and pictures of the sponsor families to mail
sometime after Easter. If you would like to send something to your student, please place it in an envelope with
you name and the name of your student and put it in
Donna Tredrea’s mail slot located outside of the office
by Sunday, April 30th.
GIVE A NIGHT OF WARMTH
REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH
Thanks to your generous
donations, 27 blankets
and pillows were delivered
to Repairers of the Breach
in Milwaukee along with
$737 for a night of warmth.
HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY
A Dedication and
Open House was
held on Sunday,
February 19th for the
home just completed
for Tammy and her son
Alex. The home is
located at 170 N. Park
St., Port Washington.
UCC COFFEE PROJECT - EQUAL EXCHANGE
Thank you for supporting the Mission Team’s Equal
Exchange Project. The profit from the sale of fair
trade coffee and chocolate went into a fund which was
earmarked for Pilgrim’s two students in Haiti through
Ventures in People, Inc. A check will be mailed next
month to the Ventures In People Student Education
Fund for the sponsorship of our students for the
2017-18 school year.
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING-2017 – YOU ARE HERE
Have you ever wished you could make a difference in the world? Have you ever wished
you could provide food, water and medical help to refugees? Would you like to give
poverty-stricken children the opportunity to attend school? Each of us has the power to
make the world a better place, and it’s easier than you might think. By making a donation
to One Great Hour of Sharing, you help those who are most in need throughout our global community. This special Lenten
offering is the UCC’s largest mission offering. Please give generously and help us reach our goal for 2017 which is
$5,000.00. Watch our progress on the Mission board. Special envelopes will be available in the pews through Easter
Sunday.
ADULT MISSION TRIP—MOON BEACH
A group sixteen of Pilgrim volunteers will be leaving on Monday, March 6th for Moon Beach Camp. They will be spending
the week repairing cabins under the direction of the camp staff.
ST. BEN’S COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM
St. Ben’s provides a warm meal six days a week often feeding more than 2,000 people a week. We have a monthly
commitment of providing at least 24 desserts on the first Friday of each month. If you’d like to help, you may bake or buy
a cake, bars, cookies or any dessert of your choice. Have your dessert(s) at church before noon on Friday. Label your
pans and you can pick them up at church the following Sunday. Our next dessert date is March 3rd.
Pilgrim also helps serve the meal once a month. Our next serving date is Tuesday, March 28th. If you’d like to help by
baking and/or serving, please add your name to the sign-up sheets found on the Mission board.
ONGOING MISSION PROJECTS
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. Donations are taken to Advent Church where they are sorted and delivered to homeless men,
women and children in Milwaukee every Saturday. Mr. Bob’s bin is located near the carport entrance.
Union Grove Prison Yarn Ministry
Donations of yarn and cotton fabric are always welcomed by these women who use donations to create beautiful crocheted
afghans and sewn quilts. Place your donations next to Mr. Bob’s bin and mark the bag “Yarn Ministry.”
Empty RX Containers
A collection bin is in Kalweit Hall for donations of empty prescription containers. They are delivered and re-used by the
Bread of Healing Clinic in Milwaukee.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY—ROCK HOUR NEWS
LENTEN CRAFTS
Children will be making something a little
different this year to celebrate with the
congregation on Easter morning, and the
adults will have the opportunity to contribute!
Starting Wednesday, March 8th children
ages 2 year - 6th grade are welcome to
participate in making Easter Crafts during the
Lenten services. We will start crafting
at 6:45pm and end when the service does.
UNITED CHURCH CAMPS FOSTER FAITH AND FUN
Go to ucci.org for a list of the summer camp offerings
at our two Wisconsin UCC camps. Last year several of
our Pilgrim youth attended one of the camps and had a
great time. Be on the lookout for information regarding
camp scholarships available through Pilgrim.
CHILDREN’S MISSION
Thank you to all who donated to help a child that will be attending Go Min Myun
School, Burma for the 2017-2018 school year. The money will provide a new uniform and school supplies for a year.
Our Mission for March is supporting the One Great Hour of Sharing (more info
on the Missions page). Students can drop off their donations in our Giant Missions Jar during their
music time at Rock Hour or at the stage during Rally Time.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
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March 26 – ROCK-attendance, Great Commandment Milestone
April 23rd – Bell Choir
April 30th - Great Commission Milestone, ROCK-attendance
May 7th- Singing Sunday
May 21st –Singing Sunday for Little ROCKS, ROCK-attendance, Voyageur Challenge
LITTLE ROCKS
2yrs. through Kindergarten are invited downstairs after children’s time for a Rocking good time learning the stories of the
Bible. Children will hear stories, make crafts, and sing and dance to the Love of Jesus!
EXPLORERS (1st - 4th Grades)
The ROCK hour Explorers will be learning about some fascinating Women in the Bible in March, and getting to meet them
"in person". If you would like to help bring one of these women "alive" on March 19th and 26th, please contact Sue Steckel
at [email protected].
The Explorers have the opportunity to earn their Great Commandment milestone on March 26th:
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbor as yourself".
Ask your student to recite it for you!
VOYAGERS (5th-6th Graders)
The Voyagers will present their version of the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5: 22-23) by hosting a Mid-Winter Fruit Stand in the Narthex
on Sunday, March 5th. This is a fabulous and fruity fun project that will allow the Voyagers to serve cut up pieces of fresh fruit to
the congregation while sharing their idea of why the fruit they chose represents one of the "fruits" of the Spirit.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled adventure in Hero Central!
Sunday, August 6 – Thursday, August 10
6:30pm – 8:15 pm
We are lucky to have many leaders already on board, but we
are in need of a few more. We would love to have some new
faces greeting our children at the rotations. And you don’t have to
do it by yourself….find a partner or we can help find one for you!
Please contact Devon Polzar [email protected] if you are
interested or if you would like to volunteer in any capacity for VBS.
ROCK ‘N PLAY CENTER
Staffed from 7:45am-11:45am for infants-5K.
Children ages 2yr-5K are welcome to join
Little Rocks following the Children's Moment
during the 10:30am worship service.
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YOUTH—CONNECTIONS & SYNAGO
CONNECT AND COMMUNE - Sunday, March 5th
This is a chance for 7th and 8th grade Confirmands to gather, share friendship and attend service together as a group.
Food provided.
Details:
Gather - 10:00am in the Connections/Synago room for friendship, food and fun.
Worship - 10:30am service.
Upcoming Connect and Commune Dates for the Year - April 16th and May 7th
YOUTH INVOLVEMENT SUNDAY
March 19th at both services – All 7th and 8th graders should participate in this Sunday.
CONFIRMATION CLASS - LENTEN SEASON
During the Lenten season Confirmands are required to attend Lenten worship services. Please sign in every Wednesday night! All Lenten services will count toward the 18 required services. We need a couple of youth to help with crafts
during the Wednesday night services. There are sign ups on the Connections Bulletin Board.
Confirmation Class resumes Wednesday, April 19th, 6:30-8:00pm.
WORSHIP AND SERVICE REMINDERS
Don’t wait until the end of the church year to get 18 worship services in and 3 community service projects accomplished.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Mark your calendars! Our 8th graders will Confirm their Faith on Sunday, May 21st at the 10:30am service.
Don’t forget to sign-in every Sunday for Service!
SYNAGO WORSHIP SERVICES
March Service Dates – March12th and 26th
Gathering time: 10:00-10:30am in the Media Room...FOOD PROVIDED
Service time: 10:30-11:30 in the Media Room
SOCIAL
Talk it Out Tuesday - Meet at a local coffee shop after school to talk, drink
coffee, tea or just chill. Monthly meetings will
be posted and communicated via Facebook and text. Rachel Grossman-Zack
will look forward to seeing the smiling faces of our Synago Youth!
March schedule: March 7th - Collectivo in Grafton after school
March 21st - Roastery in Cedarburg after school
FUNDRAISING
SPRING BREAKFAST (in lieu of Easter Breakfast)
Mark your calendars! April 2nd, 2017
nd
2 Annual Spring Breakfast Fundraiser.
We need this event to be a smashing success to reach our $5,500
fundraising goal! All proceeds will go toward the summer mission trip.
We will need BOTH Youth and Parent Help! Sign-up Now.
FUN FILLED EASTER BASKETS
Please consider donating a fun filled Easter Basket for this year’s
Spring Breakfast. We will raffle them off at our Spring Breakfast!
Pair up with another family and create a theme basket! Questions?
Contact Rachel Grossman-Zack.
CHANGE FOR CHANGE JARS
Let’s keep this simple fundraising project going. Bring in your spare
change and drop it in one of our jars it in one of the jars that can be
found on Sundays in the Narthex. Mission Trips change the lives of
our teens and in turn the lives of others. Your donation will help
support our 2017 Youth Mission Trip.
2017 YOUTH MISSION TRIP
MEETING
Sunday, March 12th 11:30am
Mark your calendars. We are heading to Pine Ridge, South Dakota,
July 7th-16th to work with Youth
Works www.youthworks.com. This
trip is open to any 8th-12th graders
and a sign-up is posted on the
Synago bulletin board for both youth
and parent chaperones. Please
contact Rachel Grossman-Zack
[email protected]
with any questions.
ALL GIRLS RETREAT
th
Calling all 8 -12th grade girls! Join us March
31st – April 1st for our annual All Girls
Retreat. This is an overnight experience at
Pilgrim that will include an hour Yoga session,
and conversation and projects geared toward
loving who we are just as we are. We will
gather from 6:00pm on Friday night through
11:00am Saturday morning. Cost is $15 per
person or $25 for families with two girls participating. If the fee presents an undo financial
burden, please connect with Rachel Grossman
-Zack. Sign-up now, or contact Rachel Grossman-Zack at [email protected]
with any questions.
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SOCIAL & ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
MARCH SOCIAL OPPORTUNITES
SHEEPSHEAD GROUP
Don’t be sheepish come and join us!!! – Friday, March 10th and Friday, March 24th at 1:00pm in the
Conference/Library room. New players are welcomed!! Contact the Church Office at
[email protected].
WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB
The Women’s Book Club will meet on Monday, March13th at 7:00pm at the home of Rachel Gutridge. We will
discuss Parts 1 and 2, pages 1-114, of Louis Alberto Urrea’s book, The Devil’s Highway.
Over 50 congregations in our Wisconsin Conference have committed to having discussions on
immigration this year. To help with the discussion we are reading The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea.
The Women’s Book Club would welcome anyone else who would like to share in this reading and discussion.
Please contact Rachel Gutridge for information and for copies of some discussion questions.
WOMEN’S JOURNEY
Women’s Journey will meet on Tuesday, March 21st at 7:00pm at the home of Rachel Gutridge.
SENIOR COFFEE
On Thursday, March 16th at 10:00am Senior Coffee will meet in the Conference/Library Room at church.
The topic of discussion will be: What is the favorite item you own from your family’s history?
Bring it along if you can.
FUNSETTERS LUNCHEON
The Funsetters Lunch group will meet at Omicron Family Restaurant, 1505 S. Main Street in West Bend on Thursday,
March 30th at 11:30am. Please sign up in the Narthex by Sunday, March 26th.
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITES
SERMON SERIES - “QUESTIONS OF FAITH”
We are still collecting questions for our post-Easter sermon series: “Questions of Faith”
What questions have you always wondered regarding your faith, church, or God? Are
there scriptures that have piqued your curiosity? Please email Pastor Ashley with these
questions in the upcoming weeks at [email protected]
BREAKFAST & LEARN
Saturday, March 11th (7:30am)
Presentation: Thailand Mission Trip (2016)
Members of our mission team who visited Thailand last
year will share their experiences into a different culture,
its temples, the cities & people, and the food. You will
see a slide show with pictures of Buddha’s, orchids,
elephants, sandy beaches, local crafts, boats, and much
more. Listen to the story of a far off land and its people of
today.
Breakfast will begin at 7:30 AM. Please use the sign-up
sheet on the narthex board. A free-will offering will be
taken to cover the food cost.
SCRIPTURE CHAT
Thursday, March 9th at 10:30am
Scripture Chat will meet in the Conference/Library Room
at church. The scriptures to be discussed will be
Genesis 12:1-4a and John 3:1-17
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Due to upcoming Lenten services, the Wednesday
evening 6:30pm Bible Study sessions will be suspended
until after Easter. Please look for updates in the April
Pilgrim’s Progress
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT EDUCATION CLASS
9:20am in the Conference/Library Room
Jesus and His Jewish Influence, DVD Video Series
This series is produced by “The Great Courses.” A total of
24 sessions of about 30 minutes per lecture by Dr. Jodi
Magness, a distinguished professor from the University of
North Carolina. We will explore how Jesus’ actions and
teachings came from traditions, cultures, and historical
developments of ancient Jewish beliefs. There is no
homework. Come with an open mind as we gain insights
into Jesus the Christ.
PILGRIM PRAYERS, CARES & THANKS
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Thanks to….
*Ruth Reas for her many years of committed service to assembling the Pilgrim’s Progress.
*Property & Grounds for installing New Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors downstairs and keeping up with a list of
things to do each month.
*Patty Guist for sprinkling salt on the parking lot on one slippery Sunday before the sun came out and melted the thin coat
of ice away.
*to everyone who helped with, donated to, attended, and participated in the Spaghetti Dinner/Talent Show! What a
wonderful event. The Youth Ministries Program is grateful for your support.
*the best fundraising team ever! Heidi Homme, Aimee Mekelburg, Dan and Nicole Meer, Mike Fischer, Michelle Pederson,
Amy Weir, Jesse and Deanne Schubert, and Meredith Shimp. The Spaghetti Dinner/Talent Show would not have been
possible without your hard work, planning and great ideas!
For Healing and Strength…
*Glenn Maihofer, Amy Leidel’s father, passed away on Monday, January 23rd.
*Steve Destrampe and his family whose father, Robert, passed away Saturday, January 21st, after a brief illness.
Robert was laid to rest in Greendale.
*Judy, John Reiter’s sister, who remains at home while she waits for a liver and kidney.
*Jim Fischer, Mike Fischer’s brother, who is recovering from a spinal stroke at St. Luke’sHospital.
*Steve Grossman, Rachel Grossman-Zack’s dad, who is recovering from heart surgery.
*Amy Matter who is at home recovering from recent knee replacement surgery.
*Kathy Ellenbecker who is recovering at home from hip surgery.
*Amanda Koch who is recovering at home from a broken leg.
*Bert Faase, anticipates coming home sometime this week after having his gall bladder removed last Friday.
*Mary Gabrich, recovering from knee replacement surgery.
*Avalon Berns who was recently hospitalized and continues to recover.
*Kathy Butcher who is struggling with ongoing health issues.
*Kirk Cozzuli, Nicole Meer’s brother, who struggles with ongoing health issues.
*Sarah Grisar, a friend of the Gehrke family, was recently diagnosed with stage four colon cancer.
*Dick Martin who continues to receive treatment for vocal cord cancer.
*Bowen (Steph Emmer’s nephew) as he receives treatment for Leukemia.
*Linda Schafer who remains at home after a recent hospitalization.
*John and Phyllis Testrake as they anticipate their move on April 4th.
*Ogburn and Foerster families
*For all of those in our congregation who are expecting or who have family members and friends that are expecting.
Our Members in Care Facilities or Homebound
Rev. Steve Evans, Cedar Bay East
Carolyn Fuhr, Village Pointe Commons
Donna Graham, Lasata Heights
Elizabeth Hembel, Lasata Heights, Cedarburg
Ruth Mappes, Ellen’s Home, Port Washington
Eleanor Paschke, Home
Dolores Poulos, Home
Jack & Beverly Richardson, Village Pointe Commons
Linda Schafer, Home
Russ Selbo, Masonic Home, Dousman
Dear Pilgrim,
I’d like to thank my Pilgrim Family for all the
prayers, cards and gifts.
It helps going through this.
Love,
Dick Martin
Jacob Godejohn – US Marine Corps, LCpl
Owen Godejohn - Basic Training
Nathan Kline – Wisconsin Army National Guard, PVT
Adam Lusty – US Army, PFC
Adam Schulz – US Marine Corps, Cpl
We continue to honor and pray for those who serve.
Hi Everyone,
We are doing good! Hope all is well there. We are now
in San Antonio, TX. Heading to Boerne, TX, for a week
starting Monday, Feb. 2nd. Doing some site seeing and
enjoying meeting new people, areas, and visiting.
Weather has been up and down, usually 50-75 degrees.
Some rain, fog and sometimes sunny! Take care. Have
a safe winter.
Xxoo Love, Gerry & Bonnie Orten
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COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHT & EASTER FLOWERS FORM
GETTING TO KNOW YOU COMMITTEES
INCLUSION TEAM - 2016 Annual Report
Team members: Darya Alexander, Todd Brame, Sue Cleary-Koch, Kelly Dubord, Kris Fisher, Beth Hartman, Ellen Knier,
Amanda Koch, Alyssa Miller, Ashley Nolte, Michelle Pedersen, Jacque Richter, Kris Sauer, Martha Whitaker, Robyn
Wiegand, Jennifer Wooten, Patty Guist Team Chair.
The Inclusion Team had a very active year. We also have four new team members.
We have taken advantage of the projection screen to keep inclusion in the forefront on a regular basis primarily for
Monthly National observances. We focused on continual reminders to help everyone define what inclusion means to
them as well as our congregation.
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African American History month – Slide presentation
Woman’s history month – Slide presentation
Dementia/brain awareness for Alzheimer month – Slide presentation
We did a congregational survey of the congregation to determine what diversity means to each person.
Guest speakers Pardeep Kaleka and Arno Michaelis from Serve 2 United. (Note: These guys were featured on the
national talk show “The View”. It was exciting to see the reception they got for their story and to know we heard
them in person)
 We participated in the Transgender Day of Remembrance
 Martha Whitaker did a children’s sermon focusing on diversity and inclusion
 Portal – a local organization that provides employment for the disabled, took over the service for a day. They did a
great job explaining what they do and the need for employment for everyone no matter what their abilities.
 Portal came to church on a Sunday to sell the art projects of their clients. They had beautiful items some of which
were made from glass.
 We chose a colorful, rainbow picture frame for the ONA certificate and hung it in the Narthex.
2017  We will be reviewing the building accessibility audit that was done in 2010.That audit identified things that needed to
be done each year. We will review what was planned to see if what was done and if there is anything that needs
to be done in the coming years.
 We plan to strengthen a section in the library that focuses on inclusion topics.
 We identified monthly observances that allow for awareness and education on inclusion topics.
Easter Flowers
Flowers are the symbol of new life and resurrection. We are offering lilies, tulips, hyacinths
and daffodils for our celebration of Easter. You are invited to donate an “Easter Flower.”
Cost for the daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and single lilies are $11.00.
Cost for the double Easter lilies are $23.00.
You are welcome to take your flower home after the 10:30 service!
------------------------------------------------------------------------_____Tulip $11
_____Daffodil $11
_____Hyacinth $11
(please check one)
_____Lily $11
_____Lily $23.00
Person or Family donating:______________________________________________________________
In Honor or Memory of whom (please circle one):
____________________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to You:____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Please place in offering plate or turn in to Church Office with check payable to Pilgrim by Monday, April 3rd..
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
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February 9th 2017—*Unapproved as of printing*
Treasurer’s Report: The total revenues for January 2017 were $26,796. Total expenses were $30,287. Envelope offerings
totaled $23,549 for January.
Minister’s Report:
 Lenten and Holy Week schedules have been finalized.
 The Confirmation class is learning to write their statements of faith.
 Ashley will meet with the Rock Hour kids between services this Sunday.
 The Wisconsin Conference invited Ashley to sit on a Financial Futures Advisory Committee.
 Ashley is scheduled to lead worship at Lasata monthly and Luther Manor in Lakefield on March 6 th.
 On February 15th, Ashley will host the Grafton Clergy group at Pilgrim.
 Donna Tredrea and Ashley met with St. Peter’s UCC’s Family Promise group.
 Representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association met to discuss programs for the Inclusion team.
 A new member orientation Sunday will take place either March 5th or 12th.
 The Council, with Ashley’s support, is in search of a task force of 5-7 individuals to discuss, plan and update
Pilgrim’s vision, purpose and mission. The Council would like to organize this group by May so they may meet
during the summer. Eventually a second group may emerge for strategic planning and implementation of Pilgrim’s
new goals.
Administrator’s Report:
 Backflow testing and state inspection for the elevator lift was conducted.
 New smoke and carbon monoxide detectors will be installed.
 The office is saving $860 per year by not printing and mailing the PP. Also another $100 by cutting down and consolidating
offering envelopes.
 The Gala Committee has met twice and agreed to donate funds toward UCC camps.
 Candy is working with Staff Relations in efforts to keep the church clean. Check lists are now posted to remind people what
needs to be cleaned and to track/order cleaning supplies.
Old Business:
 Cupola Update – quotes for repairs are being gathered.
 Front carport door – A motion was made to approve and fund the carport door repair project for $4100. Half of the
funds will be withdrawn from the operating checking account which has money budgeted for building maintenance
and the other half from the building memorial account.
New Business:
 Council reviewed the last three years of the Gala Fundraising Event and are excited to support this year’s event.
 Church rental income – Council is reviewing contracts for the next program year. All renters will need to provide a Certificate
of Liability. The Council will also discuss and update the fee schedule for use of Pilgrim’s facilities at the March Council
meeting.
Transitional Items:
 The Council discussed the importance of upholding our congregation’s open and affirming beliefs without pushing a social
agenda or political opinions.
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 9th at 7:00pm
A copy of the complete Council Minutes are available upon request in the Church Office.
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Dustin Beck
MARCH BIRTHDAYS, OFFICE HOURS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
9
Margarethe Berger
16
Linda Grudznske
24
Christopher duVergey
Deloris Schneider
Patrick Berger
Jodi Jankowski
Bert Faase
Char Peterson
Nicholas Britt
Susan Maca
Nathan Matter
Amanda Rumpf
Nick Rudich
Riley Schmitter
Garrett Rescorla
2
Anna Pfeiffer
3
Gisela Berger
Mac Boesch
Bradley Mayer
Liz Reisen
Jay Gergens
Ryan Elbe
Peter Nolte
Rose Wessel
Erin Gonzalez
Lance Gruebling
Tina Stuart
Nicole Pekarski
Mike Kelling
Maria Ziehr
Amanda Jozwowski
Judy Ziebell
Erin Jozwowski
18
Karen Partenheimer
Jaden Kunz
Gabby Kraus
Mark Matter
19
Robert Olmr
Jenna Stephens
Joel Zautner
Tim Stern
20
Mike Fischer
4
5
Robert Hawkinson
10
11
Nikki Jozwowski
Ellen Orten
12
Anna Schaefer
6
Robert Britt
Hank Boesch
17
Art Merchen
26
Phil Rumpf
Samantha Hochstatter
Grace Wagner
Mike Jenkins
Lucas Geisler
Nicholas Schubert
Pat Tumanic
21
25
Nick Ellenbecker
27
Jan Braby
Laury Hackett
Tom Monroe
Suzy Wilkerson
28
Terry Roemke
Morgan Zimmermann
29
Kari Klug
Nola Paegelow
Jonathan Koch
Kurt Eick
Erin Petersen
Randy Mitschka
Carrie Mazzari
Beverly Richardson
Kylie Rudich
Marleigh Knier
Joseph Chapman
Cole Schmitter
Nicholas Sauer
Teagan Schell
7
Ellison Thiermann
8
Kate Burrows
13
14
Mary Strong
Matthew Elbe
Ada Nestler
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Looking for paid part time
flexible work hours?
Are you an organizer with a
passion for coordinating
the programs to grow Faith
for our young children, from birth to
sixth grade?
One special person is needed to coordinate our already well staffed and excellent Children’s Ministry Team.
To learn more, please contact Dave
Braby at [email protected].
22
Rachel Gutridge
23
Kit Faase
Max Glab
Miles Mayer
31
Paul Kanios
If your birthday is not listed,
or is incorrect, please let the
office know. Thank you!
OFFICE HOURS
Pastor Ashley Nolte – Monday - Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
Evenings & weekends by appointment and as necessary.
Please call or text 920-762-0192
Candy Sinner – Monday & Tuesday 8:00 – 4:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 – 3:00pm
Lucy Wyka – Tuesday – Friday 8:30 – 12:30
Office Phone 262-377-2640
e-mail – [email protected]
USHERS NEEDED FOR LENT
An usher sign-up poster will be on the
Narthex bulletin board. We will need
volunteers for each of the Wednesday evening
services beginning March 1st and Holy Week
services. Thank you.
WEB Page – www.pilgrimuccgrafton.org
Please submit April articles by March 27th.
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SERVING AT PILGRIM
SCRIPTURE READERS FOR MARCH
8:00
5
12
19
26
MARCH SUNDAY TREATS
10:30
Nicole Kline
----------YOUTH
Candy Sinner
5
12
19
26
5
12
19
26
Suzanne Beck
Gisela Berger
YOUTH
Dave Braby
Kelly DuBord
Frank and Jacoby
YOUTH
Women’s Journey
FLOWERS AND BULLETINS FOR MARCH
Flowers
WELCOME CENTER
Bulletins
5 Cory Jepsen-Hobbs & Neal Hobbs
8:00
10:30
5 Gisela Berger
12 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
12 Leila Behrens
19 Maria & Dave Ziehr
19 Maria & Dave Ziehr
26 Lynda Van Dyck
26 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Deanne Schubert
Robyn Wiegand
USHERS
MARCH
GREETERS
C = Carport
N = Front Door entering Narthex
8:00
MARCH
8:00
5
5
Ed & Carol Proctor - N
12
Jerry & Rose Wessel - C
Sally Eick
Gisela Berger
Joe & Leslie Chapman - C
Kurt Eick
Sue Cleary-Koch
Sue Cleary-Koch - N
Louise Lusty
Bert Faase
Jean Weber
Jimmy Faase
Ray & Tiffany Chontos - N
Suzy Wilkerson - C
APRIL
19 Steve & Jill Cobb - C
Lucy Wyka - N
26
Chris Leidel
12 Lisa Chapman - C
Mary & Willie Gabrich - N
19
Gordy Weber
10:30
John & Denise Frank - C
8:00
Tim & Marilyn Dearth - N
Barb Arity—C
26 Rev. Mary Davies - C
Eric & Michelle Bauer - N
Don & Jenny Deetjen - N
APRIL
8:00
2
Mary Beuscher/Larry Sween- C
10:30
2
Brian & Caryn Boegel - N
9
Dorothy Bowen - C
Bob & Carrie Britt - N
16 Dave & Jan Braby - C
Todd Brame & Todd Johnson - N
23 Kathleen Busack - C
Carol Charnitz - N
30 Linda Eakin - C
Stefanie Emmer - N
10:30
Warner Schafer
Dave Ziehr
Barb Arity
Mike Fischer
Denice Frank
Doug Mueller
John Frank
Tammy Mueller
Mark Matter
Vic Pappas
Kyle & Megan Adams - CBob & Carol Antisdel - N
9
10:30
MARCH ACOLYTES
Curtis Ashley - C
8:00
Gisela Berger - N
16 Sven & Amanda Binder - C
5
Chloe Kobliska
12 Tomi Hart
Ronna Dibb - N
30 Douglas/Sandoval - C
Max Jacoby
12 Greta Koch
Miles Koch
19 YOUTH
Paul & Jaime DuVergey - N
20 YOUTH
YOUTH
26 Garrett Rescorla
Please contact Dorothy Bowen at [email protected]
if you cannot greet on you scheduled Sunday. Thank you!
5
Sam Jacoby
Michelle Burt - N
23 Steve Destrampe - C
10:30
26 Siena Carli
Kaylee Elgin
3
Fri
St. Ben’s Desserts
4
Sat
YOUTH
INVOLVEMENT
SUNDAY
Worship 8 & 10:30
9:00 Classes-9:15 Choir
9:15-Adult Study
Synago 10am
Care Team Mtg. 11:40am
New Member Ortn. 3pm
One Great Hour of Sharing
26
Worship 8 & 10:30
(Communion—Aisle)
9:00 Classes-9:15 Choir
9:15-Adult Study
One Great Hour of Sharing
19
Worship 8 & 10:30
9:00 Classes-9:15 Choir
9:15-Adult Study
Synago 10am
Youth Mission Trip Mtg.
11:30am
One Great Hour of Sharing
Daylight Savings
Women’s Book Club
7:00pm
Chimin’ In 7:00pm
NEWSLETTER
ARTICLES DUE
Chimin’ In 7:00pm
Music Academy 10-3pm
27
Music Academy 10-3pm
20
Staff Meeting 6:00pm
at Atlas BBQ
Music Academy 10-3pm
13
Talk It Out - Roastery
3:30pm
LENTEN SERVICE
Dinner 6:00pm
Worship 7:00pm
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Boy Scouts 6-8:30pm
16
Senior Coffee 10am
Garage Band 6-7:00
Praise Team 7pm
LENTEN SERVICE
Dinner 6:00pm
Worship 7:00pm
23
Garage Band 6-7:00
Praise Team 7pm
Funsetters 11:30am
Garage Band 6-7:00
Praise Team 7pm
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Chinese School 2-8pm
30
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Chinese School 2-8pm
22
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Chinese School 2-8pm
15
28
29
St. Ben’s Serving 4:15pm
LENTEN SERVICE
Dinner 6:00pm
Staff Relations 6:00pm
Worship 7:00pm
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Boy Scouts 6-8:30pm
Women’s Journey 7pm
21
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Boy Scouts 6-8:30pm
14
Prop. & Grounds 7pm
NEWSLETTER
ASSEMBLY
8:30am
Sheepshead 1:00pm
Kanios Birthday
Celebration
5:30pm-9:00pm
25
Cream City Calligraphers
8:00am-5:00pm
Garage Band
8:30-11:00am
Breakfast & Learn
7:30am
- - - - - - - GIRLS RETREAT WEEKEND - - - - - - - -
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24
17
18
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Chinese School 2-8pm
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Potluck 6:00pm
Worship 7:00pm
2
1
Garage Band 6-7:00
Praise Team 7pm
Thu
Wed
12
For now the winter is past,
The rain is over and gone.
The flowers appear on the earth;
The time of singing has come,
And the voice of the turtledove
is heard in our land.
Song of Solomon 2:11-12
Tue
11
Mon
5 One Great Hr. of Sharing 6
7
8 LENTEN SERVICE
9 Scripture Chat 10:30am 10
Worship 8 & 10:30
Church Council 7pm
Talk It Out - Collectivo
Dinner 6:00pm
Sheepshead 1:00pm
(Communion - Pews)
Garage Band 6-7:00
3:30pm
Worship 7:00pm
9:00 Classes-9:15 Choir
Praise Team 7pm
Adult Study-9:15
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ADULT MISSION TRIP TO MOON BEACH - MARCH 6th - 10th - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Voyager Fruit Stand
Connect & Comm. 10am
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12 Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Gala Comm. Mtg. 11:30
Maple Leaf Academy 9-12
Chinese School 2-8pm
Koch Recital 2:30-5:30pm Music Academy 10-3pm
Boy Scouts 6-8:30pm
Sun
MARCH 2017