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wingliwingliwingli UNITED CHURCH
2020
A brand new year full of
CHURCH STAFF Rev. Lance A. Smith
Pastor
Heather Smith
Coordinator of Caring Ministries
Roann Austin Church Secretary [email protected]
Denise Pinnow
Church Treasurer
Choir/Chime Choir Director
Susan Hefty
Finance
John Gierhart Property Maintenance
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January
1 Exodus 35:4-29 17 Leviticus 25:1-17
2 Romans 10:5-13 18 Deuteronomy 1:1-8
3 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 19 Mark 12:28-44
4 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 20 Joshua 1:1-9
5 Matthew 2:1-15 21 1 Samuel 1:1-11
6 James 1:1-18 22 1 Samuel 1:12-28
7 Psalm 37 23 2 Chronicles 1:1-13
8 Proverbs 11:23-31 24 2 Chronicles 30:1-27
9 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 25 Acts 14:8-20
10 Judges 21:1-25 26 John 17:1-26
11 Psalm 112 27 Acts 28:1-15
12 Luke 6:27-38 28 2 Corinthians 1:12-22
13 Proverbs 22:1-16 29 2 Corinthians 4:1-18
14 Proverbs 19:1-6 30 Acts 8:14-25
15 Genesis 24:1-27 31 Philippians 4:8-20
16 Leviticus 23:1-14
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Interested In
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP?
If you are interested in joining Zwingli UCC, please let the pastor know. All are welcome
to become part of this faith community. Establishing roots in a faith community
Sunday is Extra Special @ Zwingli We have something for everyone!
9:15 am Worship Service
10:15 am Soul Food Café
10:45 am Adult Bible Study (Sept.-May) Come & Broaden Your Understanding of His Message
10:40 am Super Sunday (3rd Sunday of the month)
All Welcome!!! Learn bible stories, create arts and crafts,
dramas, cooking and much more!
COME JOIN THE FELLOWSHIP
@ ZWINGLI CHURCH!
Church Office Hours
Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Closed Holidays
These are scheduled open office hours. Other hours are available by calling 608-938-4369.
Here we are at the beginning of another year! 2020 - WOW - that rolls off the tongue in a very strange way. When I was a kid back in the seven-ties, this date seemed like we would be living in a crazy “Jetsonesque” future time. Remember the little car that flew through the air, computers, and ro-bots that provided our every need.
Spacely Sprockets and dogs that you could almost un-derstand. “Rut -RO- Rorge!” Well, maybe I did not ex-pect the flying cars, but I was sure that we would be healthier and happier. That we would have solved a bunch of our problems - problems that come from fear. Do not be afraid the Bible says: about 365 times. I find it interesting that hate is born out of the act of fear. Usually we think that we are about to lose something to someone or some concept that brings us to the level of fear that incubates and grows into hate. We no longer see those with whom we do not agree with as people, we see them as an
obstacle, something that needs to be oblite-rated. If we could just get rid of them - write them off, vote them out of office, arrest them, restrict their rights, and some-how portray them as less than human - then everything will be all right! Life would be perfect! It seems we believe it is okay to
treat them unjustly if they are wrong or they are deemed unworthy. Then it is okay to deny them basic things for life. We even make laws that restrict our own freedoms to protect us from “The EVIL ONE or ONES”. My oldest son and I went to a friend’s house one afternoon. He was a Luthier and a pretty good one! I had a big crack in my guitar and he stabilized it for me! While we were there, my friend, who is a very devout Christian, said something about the devil. My son, then about 10 years old, asked “who?”. It was then that I realized that I raised my sons in a place where the dev-il was not a key player. I told my friend the devil doesn’t get much air play at our house, that is why he doesn’t get what you are saying! I realized inadvertently that our family focus was on making posi-tive decisions. Yeah sure we made a few mistakes, but they were all ours, no one made me or my kids do them. It was no one’s fault but
Do not be afraid the Bible says: about 365 times
our own! I have noticed that my oldest son is far more patient and tolerant of people who think differently or have different strengths and weaknesses than I did at his age. I guess somehow my son had found something that had eluded me and at times still eludes me in my life. Empathy, tolerance, and understanding seem to be all but forgotten at times. In the natural world, everything rarely goes as you plan it! Does that make the other players evil? Does that mean that the systems must be made to conform to our wishes? NO! It means that no matter what falls in our path, no matter what others do, think, or say, we must find the positive path, a path that works for all of us, to contentment. As I get older, I experience the fact that I am not always correct. Yes, I said it; I am wrong sometimes (maybe most times). My plan is not always the best plan. That even if my plan is altered by nature or the ideas and paths of others, I need not fear!!!! That a positive answer, a less restricted path, will emerge and the way will be made clear. As I look over the past years of my life, I can see where there was a lot of fear, but that the path of love always triumphed. The best things come out of community, not one idea but many! This communal thinking takes a lot more time, but it is worth the effort! May you have the patience and the willingness to stop and listen, to stand for a moment in silence, to hear the still small voice guiding you to the path of collaboration! May this year be a year for your path to grow wide with the addition of the paths of others in your life.
Peace, Pastor Lance
Christian Symbol
CROSS ON THE ROCK—The rock is often used as a symbol of the Lord, our strength and firm foundation. A cross rising from the rock ech-oes many Bible verses that proclaim Christ as the rock of salvation; for example, “He alone is my rock and my salvation …” (Psalm 62:2, ESV).
HAPPY NEW YEARS
Starting a new year is often a time when we think of making a change in something. Many people start off by making a New Years Resolution. Lose weight, go to the gym, quit smoking, eat healthy, and save money are common resolutions that people choose and are also the most common to break. These are all very good choices and yes, they are all wonderful things to achieve, but I would like to challenge you to think outside of the box.
For 2019, my resolution was to crack open every egg I used one- handed. I always wanted to learn how to do this with ease and I can now say that this is the first resolution that I have actually achieved. So now when I am baking goodies, I crack my eggs one-handed and, although I am usually the only one in the kitch-en to see, it not only speeds up my progress it feels good to achieve something that looks impressive to me at least.
So for 2020, our year of great vision, think achievable. Below are a few ideas to help you think of some possibilities. Good Luck!
Reconnect with estranged friends or family
Learn to cook something new
Spend money on things that create memories
Compliment someone
Grow a mustache
Read a book
Go for a walk
Learn something you wish you’d learned as a child
Start a diary and write down your thoughts
Send a letter to family/friend
The possibilities are endless!
Heather Smith - Coordinator of Caring Ministries
Sunday, January 5th, World Buffet in Monroe
Meet at the East Entrance at 11:30 a.m.
Fun, Food, & Fellowship!
Soul Food Café line-up for January!!!!
5th-May Burgy
12th-Open
19th-Celebration Sunday
26th-Closed for Annual Meeting
Thank you for your generous contribution of $100.00 to support the
Green County Food Pantry, Inc.
With support from congregations like you, we together are addressing the hunger crisis in Green County. So many of our neighbors are struggling to meet basic needs and facing hunger on a daily basis. We are grateful for your donation in help-ing Green County Food Pantry, Inc. Your gift makes a real difference in the lives of Green County families.
Leanne Severson
Green County Food Pantry, Inc.
Brown Bag Bible Study
We are Back!!!
It took the Israelites 40 years to travel through the wilderness and took us almost that long to travel through the book of Exodus!
They have been camped waiting for us at the foot of Mt. Horeb for the month of December. We decided to take a break for December and now we are back in the wilderness, learning about the birth of the Jewish faith. Bring a bagged lunch and join us as we continue our trek toward the Land of Milk and Honey!!!
We will meet each Monday at 12 noon starting January 13th!!!!
Hands of Change will be making the Monticello area a better world throughout the month of January!
Come join us after school each Monday that Monticello Schools are in session. We will visit elders in the assisted living centers, fill food bank orders, & feed the town of Monti-cello at the Welcome Table. Youth are picked up by the flag pole at Monticello Schools, given a snack, and transported to a service site. Parents pick up youth at 6 pm at Zwingli Church.
For more information or to register as a Hand of Change participant, call 608-938-
4369 or go to www.zwingliucc.com and fill out the application. This program is free and offered to all youth!!!
Consistory News
Roundtable Discussions Coming in January!
Roundtable Discussions will be held
on January 12th & January 19th. Come to the Soul Food Café after worship on
these two Sundays to chat with Consistory
members about your ideas and concerns.
Don’t miss the Annual Meeting on January 26th.
January 19th
Games
Crafts
Fellowship
Lunch!!
10:40 am
Don’t Miss It!!!
Welcome Table Join us for a
Baked Spud Dinner!
“Tasty Bakers” stuffed with your favorite toppings, tasty desert, and fantastic Fellowship. Spuds loaded
with butter, chili, broccoli, cheese, sour cream, & bacon bits will be the fare. It will be cold outside so come in and feast
with your Monticello family. Everyone Welcome. Come be a part of the Free Community Dinner.
Monday, January 27th!!! Blessing is at 5:30 p.m.
At Home With God
Of all persons, the Christian should be best prepared for whatever the New Year brings. … In Christ he has dis-posed of a thousand enemies that other men must face alone and unpre-pared. He can face his tomorrow cheer-ful and unafraid be-cause yesterday he turned his feet into the ways of peace and today he lives in God. The man who has made God his dwelling place will always have a safe habitation.
A.W. Tozer
With Much Thanks
We wish to thank everyone who helped with making the Chrismon ornaments.
Your help made them extra special.
We also want to extend a BIG THANK YOU
to those who helped the Altar Guild build, create, and set up the Christmas displays:
Linda Campbell, Dean Ferguson, Micki Duerst, Kathleen Grossen, Deb & Bruce Pahl,
Dan & Bev Peters, and Sally Stenbroten.
Committee Members: Barb Duerst, Susan Hefty, Heather Smith, Roann Austin
New Members - Cindy Lederman, Chris Meier
Technical Support - Dave Gietzel, Bruce Workman
"Save the Date"
Kalberwurst Supper Saturday, April 18, 2020
Thank you to everyone who contributed to and made pur-chases at the Women’s Guild Pre-Christmas Bake Sale. Our annual event is held on the second Saturday of December in Zwingli’s North Room. It is wonderful to see the support in baking and buying that this fundraiser provides for Zwingli’s Women’s Guild. This year, we raised around $918.00 dollars, which is actually $40.00 less than last year, but still a very good sale. Also, thank you to everyone who donated cookies for the Brotherhood Cheer Boxes. This year, the Men’s Brotherhood packaged around 45 Cheer Boxes immediately after the Bake Sale was over.
Thank you to everyone! Sincerely, Event Chairpersons Cyndi Foley & Barb Pluss
+ Men’s Brotherhood
In the late spring of this year, the B&G Committee started looking into replacing the yellowing storm win-dows. We contacted companies that do this kind of work. When they started looking into it, they found many of the stained glass windows are in need of repair. Also, some of the window sills and frames are com-pletely rotted out. We have received one quote for the repairs and replace-
ment of the yellowed plexiglass. We are working with a second company for a quote. Both of these companies work with church-es around our area and in other states. One worked with Swiss Church in New Glarus and the other worked with the Monroe Arts Center. Our aim is to have all the information for the Annual Meeting in January or as soon as possible. Thank you, Zwingli UCC Building & Grounds Committee
Lord, when I am in trouble and frightened, You lift me up and “put a new song in my mouth”
(Psalm 40:3, NIV). I praise You!
01 Nicole Baebler Tim Bruns Kathryn Grenzow #96 02 Kathleen Grossen Lois Hopkins #91 03 Dan Kubly Jeri Zueger 04 Ashley Busser Robin Murray Kortney Pippenger 05 Evan Feller Gary Kuebli Angelika Pegel- Quade
07 Matthew Wahl
09 Mackenzie Halvorsen Rachael Kubly 10 Cyndi Foley Caitlin Holcomb 11 Erin Balleine Ella Disch 12 Richard Weichmann
Melissa Yaun
14 Amber Truttmann
15 Marian Gempeler
17 Catrina Emberson Glenn Garfoot 18 Heather McKenzie
19 Melinda Blumer Christopher Brockert Kay Dickson Jodi Hollis Tristan Klassy Phillip Thompson 21 Larry Foley Kelsey Pippenger Scott Zuber
22 Joshua Kolasch
24 Cassandra Bartelt
25 Andrew Yaun Shirley Zumkehr 26 Jessica Zuber Etter 27 Alexandria Risley Harlow Weeden 28 Jeanne Gempeler Jennifer McLoud 29 Donna Briggs Hayden Disrud Richard Smith
30 Tyler Disch
31 Tim Mahlkuch Keith Spring
02 Hans & Kathleen Sulzer #67
06 Jack & Sally Stenbroten
29 Richard & Katherine Marti
Bible Quiz
According to Matthew, who was present at Jesus’ baptism? (Choose as many as apply.)
A. John the Baptist B. The Spirit of God
C. Jesus’ mother, Mary
D. His first disciples
Answer: (See Matthew 3:13-17.)
Salvation Army Bell Thank You!
Thank you to all who volunteered for & donated to the Salvation Army during
the “Kettle Drive” in December.
Over $2,000.00 was collected & sent to the Salvation Army!
Worship Volunteers January 5 Epiphany/Communion (Intinction)
Scripture Reader: Buck Walls
Audio Recording: Dean Ferguson Projectionist: Zeke Smith
Greeters: Marian Karlen & Nancy Karlen, Linn & Cindy Lederman
Head Usher: Clarence Pluss
Ushers: John Baebler, Chris Meier, Danielle Risley, Buck Walls
Preparing the Elements: Buck Walls
Bulletin Sponsor
January 12
Scripture Reader
Audio Recording: Derek Schwoerer Projectionist: Chris Meier
Greeters: Bob & Barb Getman, Ernie & Cathie Laeser
Head Usher: Clarence Pluss
Ushers: Roger Gempeler, Gary Gilbertson, Dwayne & Gloria Godfrey,
Steve Holcomb, Kerry Karlen
Bulletin Sponsor
January 19
Scripture Reader
Audio Recording: Sue Sinnett Projectionist: Kathleen Grossen
Greeters: Harvey & Patty Kubly, Paul & Sue Rieder
Head Usher: Clarence Pluss
Ushers: Don & Suzy Halvorsen, Allan Hefty, Nancy Karlen, Harvey Kubly,
Ernie Laeser
Bulletin Sponsor
January 26
Scripture Reader
Audio Recording: Dean Ferguson Projectionist: Joe Janisch
Greeters: Ken & Terry Risley, Ken & Nicki Schlapbach Head Usher: Clarence Pluss
Ushers: Linn Lederman, Jim Marty, Jim Meier, Bob & Chris Meier,
Randy Minder
Bulletin Sponsor
February 2
Scripture Reader
Audio Recording Projectionist: Zeke Smith
Greeters: Dan & Sally Roe, Alton & Ruth Sherman
Head Usher: Clarence Pluss
Ushers: Barb Pluss, Lynn Pendergrass, Ken Risley, Don Roe,
Ken Schlapbach, Leroy Spring
Bulletin Sponsor
Church Cancellation Policy
On various occasions it may be necessary to cancel Sunday morning activities of the church (worship and
Sunday School). Such cancellations will generally be the result of weather conditions including heavy
snowfall (often with associated high winds), extreme
cold, or icy road conditions.
1. The congregation president – in consultation
with the pastor – will be responsible. 2. The decision to cancel will be made by 6:45
A.M. on Sunday morning. 3. Either the pastor or the congregation president
will notify the local radio station (WEKZ) and
Channel 15 to make a public announcement regarding the cancellation.
Guidelines regarding a decision to cancel: Heavy blowing and blinding snow (whiteout conditions). Extremely icy roads, parking lot or walkways. A wind chill warning. Any announcement by the National Weather Bureau deeming conditions to be hazardous.
(Reviewed by the Consistory January 8, 2014)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Office is closed
2
3 7pm AA Meeting
4 1pm Take Down Nativity
5 9:15am Worship/Epiphany Communion (Intinction) 10:15am Soul Food Café 10:30am Life Speak
10:45am Adult Study 11:30am Bunch to Lunch 6pm Cub Scout
6 3:15pm Hands of Change
7
8 6pm Finance Committee 6:30pm Consistory/CE 7pm Sr. Choir
9
10 7pm AA Meeting
11 9:30am Brotherhood
12 9:15am Worship 10:15am Soul Food Café & Roundtable Discussions 10:15am EF&G 10:30am Life Speak
10:45am Adult Study
13 12noon Bible Study
3:15pm Hands of Change
14
15 1:30pm Ruth Circle 6pm Chime Choir 7pm Sr. Choir
16 “Chimes” Info Due
17 7pm AA Meeting
18
19 9:15am Worship 10:15am Soul Food Café/Celebration Sunday/Roundtable Discussions 10:40am Super Sunday
10:45am Adult Study
20 12noon Bible Study 3:15pm Hands of Change
21 22 6pm Chime Choir 7pm Sr. Choir
23 8am Mailing “Chimes”
7pm Historical Soc
24 7pm AA Meeting
25 9am Building & Grounds 12:30 pm Advisory Core
26 9:15am Worship
10:30am Annual Meeting Soul Food Café is closed
No Adult Study or Life Speak
27 12noon Bible Study
3:15pm Hands of Change 5:30pm Welcome Table
28 29 6pm Chime Choir 7pm Sr. Choir
30
31 7pm AA Meeting
Dates and times subject to change
2020
