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SEPTEMBER 2017 VOLUME 10 ISSUE 9

THE WOODLAND WITNESS

Inside this issue:

Chili Fest 1

Congregational Meeting

Prayer Requests

Bethesda Thrift Shop

2

Birthdays/Anniversaries

Attendance & Finances

3

Council Capsule 4

Treasurer’s Report

Sunday School Is About

to Begin

5

Worship Assistants

Schedule

6

Quilters

Book Review

7

VBS 8

Missions: The Centurion

Connection

9

Miscellaneous 10

Calendar 11

Chili Served from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Adults: $7.00

Children under 12: $3.50

3 and under free

From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Hand Sewn Quilts,

Crafts, Bakery, Attic Treasures

Lots of helpers are needed to make this event a

success. Sign-up sheets for volunteers are

available in the Narthex.

WOODLAND LUTHERAN

CHURCH

28TH ANNUAL CHILI FEST

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017

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Cancer: Diane, Nancy Wenzlaff, Jim M, Kathy Hawkins, Raelen & Marv Jarvis, Jill Jones,

Judy McGuire, Lois Briggs

Doctor’s Care: Duane Polivka, Syna, Roberta Henrichs, Jean Bjelde, Chris Brown, Par-

ker Goebel, Kathy Scamfer, Trent, Dianna B., Carmen R., Ruth Becker, Arlene VanMeter,

Michael Houdek, Allen Raasch, Gavin Middleton, Manette Flouro, George Verhalen,

Frank Orton, Nancy Blum, Abe Gildenzoph, Marlene Houf, Diane Nelson, Julie Pacel

Please lift up the work of our Call Committee in your prayers.

Bethesda Thrift Shop: September is clearance time

and we are bringing in our fall/winter clothing. Our BAG

SALE (all the clothing, shoes, and purses that fit into a gro-

cery bag all for one low price) will continue through Sep-

tember 9. This is a great time to get a lot of clothing for

very little money. On September 11, the store will be com-

pletely restocked with fall and winter clothing. We are

changing over to bar code pricing and new cash regis-

ters. Please be patient with us. NEW furniture, mattresses,

socks and winter accessories are also available. Thanks for

your continued support.

Woodland’s 2017 Annual Congregational

Meeting

Please Mark Your Calendars for Sunday,

September 24th, 10:30 a.m.

Important financial information for the next fiscal year

will be discussed. We will also be voting for new

Council members.

Your input is IMPORTANT, so please plan on attend-

ing.

August Attendance Monthly Income Monthly Expenses Net YTD

415 $15,492.00 $5,697.00 $9,795.00 +$3228.00

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Randy & Kathy Nelson 09/07

Ted & Jane Waite 09/08

Chuck & Diane Nelson 09/21

Pete & Karen Anderson 09/23

Richard & Mary Goth 09/29

ATTENDANCE FOR AUGUST &

FINANCES

FOR JULY 2017

Bess Bee 09/02

Mark Kane 09/05

Gerald Jensen 09/06

Judy Nowicki 09/06

Barb Verhalen 09/08

Dolores Lagae 09/09

Mary Radtke 09/09

Bob Nygaard 09/11

Jim Brown 09/14

Penny Miller 09/17

Carol Willert 09/22

Ray Holden 09/26

Hailey Brown 09/27

Jim Norris 09/28 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Finance: reported by John Gruenloh

Income for July was $15,492 and expenses were $5,697 leaving a

positive balance for the month of $9,795. For the year, there is

a positive balance of (+$3,228). There are three factors to con-

sider: there was one large offering of approx. $3,500; there

were five Sundays for offering in July; and there were no pastor

expenses .

The benevolence payment for the month will be: Synod-$821.,

LSS-$50.; Total-$871.

The balance on the building is $50,794.

Property Committee: We are in the process of painting the

pastor’s office. Keep our eyes open for a better desk for the pas-

tor’s office.

Council voted to approve the purchase of new flooring for the

offices. A $1,000 donation from the quilter’s will be used towards

the flooring purchase.

NEW BUSINESS:

The need to create a policy committee will be added to the Annual Meeting’s agen-

da.

J. Gruenloh gave council a budget review and council approved the finance commit-

tee’s recommendations to be presented, as is, to the congregation at the annual

meeting.

Annual meeting set for September 24.

Notice to be sent to committee chairs, requesting committee annual reports to be

completed by August 31.

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Council Capsule

This is a short account of the last Council meeting held on

August 14, 2017. Complete minutes may be obtained in the

office.

Council Contacts

Pres. Janine Jensen 608-513-

7863; jmjense1@wisc.edu

V.P. Steve Raap 715-325-5094;

raap@wctc.net

Treas. John Gruenloh 715-325-

3944; gus@wctc.net

Sec. Bob Nygaard 715-325-

1936; nygrg@solarus.net

Larry Halverson 715-325-6833;

k4thy@wctc.net

Neal Kasper 262-844-6197;

nkasper50@gmail.com

E-mail Address

wlc@solarus.net

Please visit our website

at:

www.woodlandlutheranr

ome.org.

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From the Treasurer

Income for July was $15,492 and expenses were $5,697 leav-

ing a positive balance for the month of $9,795. For the year,

there is a positive balance of (+$3.228). There are three fac-

tors to consider: there was one large offering of approx.

$3,500; there were five Sundays for offerings in July; and there

were no pastor expenses . These factors contributed signifi-

cantly to the positive bottom line for the year.

The balance on the building loan is $50,794. The balance on

the loan will be under the $50,000 mark by the end of the

year and at this payment rate, the loan should be paid within

four years.

SUNDAY SCHOOL IS ABOUT TO BEGIN:

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

AGES 3 TO 6 YEAR OLDS

We are so excited to be introducing to our lit-

tle ones a new and motivating program this

year. We are making a BEE- LINE to building

our faith and knowledge of the good Lord and

all His blessings through thought based les-

sons. We will be using colorful and engaging

gizmos to teach Biblical lessons that spark

learning and fun. With Buzz, kids are never

bored because they help choose the activities on the spin wheel

of experiences. Hope to see your children, grandchildren, and

guests each Sunday. We can't wait to share with you our great

love for Jesus.

Don't forget the date: September 10, 2017, right after the Chil-

dren's Sermon! Can't wait to see you!

Ms. Deb and Ms. Mary

Worship Assistants

Organist Russ Reinhardt

Greeters:

Sept. 03 Sandy Hoefling & Family

10 Jim & Nancy Wenzlaff

17 Jan Steffanus

24 Jim & Sharon Caulfield

Ushers:

Sept. 03 Ray & Cindy Holden

10 Janine Jensen & Jeanne Osgood

17 Dolores Lagae & Penny Miller

24 Vern & Rose Meyer

Readers:

Sept. 03 Karen Mickler

10 Karen Mickler

17 Karen Mickler

24 Barb Wilhorn

September Altar Guild:

Jan Reinhardt & Julie Kasper

September Bread Maker:

Nancy Weinner

Lawn Mowing-Week of:

September 01-15 Steve Racine

September 16-30 Neal Kasper

Communion Servers:

Sept. 03 Karen Mickler & Penny Miller

Harland & Shirley Thoreson

10 Grant Flouro & Chuck Kolstad

Jim & Barb Wilhorn

17 Jim & Darlene Rosencrans

Dick & Sherry Anderson

24 Jim & Sharon Caulfield

Grant Flouro & Bob Nygaard

Custodians:

Sept. 03 Larry & Kathy Halverson

10 Carl & Shelley Lussmyer

17 Steve & Linda Raap

24 Janine Jensen

Coffee Servers:

Sept. 03 Janet Reinhardt

10 Jeck & Karen Mickler

17 NEEDED

24 Carol Pipala

Projectionist:

Sept. 03 Deb Gruenloh

10 Rick Antin

17 Jan Reinhardt

24 Travis Hoefling

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If you have a couple of hours free on a Monday morning

or Monday afternoon, we can use your help with the

Woodland Community Quilting Project. We make quilts

every Monday from 9-3 in the Fellowship Hall of Wood-

land Church.

Join us on a Monday and see for yourself the good times

we have on this quilting project. Invite a friend – we are

a community group.

The quilters have completed 512 quilts since Quilt Sun-

day in October!

QUILTERS

BOOK REVIEW

ISCARIOT: A Novel of Judas

By Tosca Lee

We all know how this story ends—with the ultimate betrayal of Jesus.

We hold eleven of the apostles in high esteem despite their errors,

yet after reading this book, one may become more empathetic to-

wards the twelfth apostle, Judas, and possibly question what we once

thought was his motive of greed and power. The author, Tosca Lee, speculates how Ju-

das, and all people’s characters and judgment are influenced by the culture of their day,

family upbringing, and life changing events. Based on the tumultuous times of Jesus, Tos-

ca Lee delves into the psych of Judas and sets forth what might have been. Has not every

one of us betrayed Jesus in our lifetime? This Judas could have been you or me. And

maybe, for this very reason, the author exhibits an empathetic connection to Judas. He is

portrayed in this novel, not as a villain, but as a man who loved Jesus with his whole heart

and who was in return, much loved by Jesus. The author’s “what if” reasoning is fascinat-

ingly complex and it may cause you to re-think what you think you know and give you

another look at Jesus’ unconditional love for the sinner.

This month, you will find ISCARIOT: A Novel of Judas in our library, displayed atop the

card catalog as the Book of the Month.

If you love to read and would be interested in writing a book review for the library, or

suggesting a purchase, or participating in the library process in any other way, call

Debb Eberhardt--715-323-7714

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WOODLAND CAPTURED

Our attendance was small this year, averaging between 40

and 50 students. Although our groups were small, the outcome was amazing.

Reaching and teaching God's word and blessings to our students was a great

success. Our five focal points this year were: God's comfort, peace, joy, patience,

and the greatest of these is LOVE. Thank you to all our volunteer teachers, kitchen

help, registrations, crew leaders, and young students helping out the teachers. I also

would like to acknowledge Pastor Bill, for the absoultely wonderful job he did for us.

Stepping up and representing the leadership for our program and not only doing

our outreach programs, but also taking on the opening and closing of each morning.

Our mission this year went to two programs:

1) Operation Kid to Kid - New Life For A Child in India - Focusing on Education. We

reach out by providing a Christian Curriculum. Children brought donations in each

day and placed their thank you stickers on the Ladder to Success. Several education

curriculums could be purchased. I am unsure of the exact amount, but I know we did

very well.

2) Adams County Food Pantry. We believe that help also begins at home. Students

brought in food items to donate for our food pantry along with cash donations. Fol-

lowing God's Call We Reach Out. Yes, the children came through in a big way for

such a small group.

Small photo books were put together and will be in the office for anyone to

view after they are returned by Christian Fellowship.

I'd like to thank you for your faith in my ablities to run VBS over the past few

years. I have enjoyed my time with the children and volunteers. Due to taking care

of aging parents and other responsibilities, I can no longer run VBS. I will still be

working with the children in Sunday School and participating in the church.

Blessing to all,

Ms. Mary

Vacation Bible School Ending

Update

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Did you know…..28 synods have a volun-

teer, or team of volunteers, that foster min-

istry with military members, veterans, fam-

ily members and chaplains?

One example is the Oakwood Packers here

in WI. This is a retired group that meets

monthly to pack and ship personal support

items for deployed military personnel.

Their packages include copies of the “Prayer Book for the Armed Services”,

and these are also sent to military chaplains. This small group has sent more

than 1,000 packages to men and women deployed overseas or afloat.

This effort is called the Centurion Connection, and is an ELCA program that is a

voluntary network in ELCA synods that strengthens ministries with our men and

women who serve in the military, veterans, and their families.

Another example is the Northeastern MN Synod; their Centurion contact is Rev.

John Sipola, co-author of “Welcome Home – Help Them Heal”. Sipola and his

network of volunteers have conducted 4 retreats called “Vets and Friends” for

military veterans, their family members and friends. These retreats have part-

nered with ELCA outdoor ministries, who assist in site selection and providing

other retreat resources.

Another example of congregational involvement is the giving of the “Prayer

Book for the Armed Services” to those entering service academy, or ROTC pro-

gram, or enlisting for military service.

This Centurion Connection program aligns with the 2016 Church wide Assem-

bly memorial adopted in support of ministries relating to military personnel.

Thank you for the help and hope you bring to so many.

By Rick Antin

The Centurion Connection

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Newsletter Articles: should be submitted by the 20th of each month.

I would also like to encourage pictures along with short write-ups for

the Woodland Captured page. It’s a great opportunity to share and

bond.

The Merry Maids: Phyllis Pfeil, Dolores Lagae and Penny Miller.

This fun threesome often volunteer their time to give Woodland a

sparkle and shine during the year. It’s a great idea to team up with a

friend or two when participating in this ministry.

THANK YOU: council, Steve Raap, and the Community Quilters. In

August, council voted to approve the purchase of new flooring for

the offices. Steve Raap shouldered much of this work, including ac-

quiring a low bid on the carpeting from Freedom Carpeting, prep-

ping the pastor’s office for painting, painting the pastor’s office, and

with John Gruenloh’s help, moving the contents of the two offices out

and back in during the week of installation. A $1,000 donation from

the quilter’s will be used towards the flooring purchase. Again,

thank you for all you do.

Bethesda Thrift Shop: You may have read that the YMCA and

Boys and Girls Club are purchasing the Rapids Mall. That is not a

rumor. All the stores will need to vacate the mall by the end of this

year, including the Bethesda Thrift Shop. Our corporate office is

actively seeking a new place to relocate our store. Our intention is

to get a larger area in the city and we will remain open in Wiscon-

sin Rapids!

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