February 2020 Monthly Newsletter

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Webinar: ‘Rural and Small-Town Disaster Response’February 13, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission will host a free we-binar titled “Rural and Small-Town Disaster Response” from 1–2 p.m. Central time on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

The presenter will be the Rev. James Daub, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Havelock, N.C.

Attend webinar: Join the webinar at anymeeting.com/lcmsrstm1 at the scheduled time.

Conference call phone number: 863-208-0120

Attendee access code: 356 351 933#

To ask a question, contact Rural & Small Town Mission staff at 888-463-5127 or at rstm@lcms.org.

To receive webinar invitations, sign up for a myLCMS account, and choose “Rural and Small Town Ministries” under “myInterests.”

Lenten 2020Lent for the year 2020 starts on February 26 (Ash Wednesday) and ends on Thursday, April 9.

Lent is a Christian annual period that starts on Ash Wednesday lasting for 40 days (not Including Sundays) representing the 40 days Je-sus spent fasting in the wil-derness.

EMMANUEL/TABOR JOINT CALL MEETING (December 29, 2019)Meeting held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. Circuit Counselor Reverend Burke opened meeting with Scripture reading and prayer.

Tabor congregation President Arnold Bubolz called the meeting to order. Arnold and Emmanuel congregation president, Darrell Wagenknecht, explained the call process. Call committee has made recommendations of the men on the call list. Information about the men was shared as appropriate. Questions from those at-tending were answered. Voting took place and count-ing of ballots was conducted.

Motion to make ballot vote unanimous for Rev. Aaron Boerst was made by Ron Lange and seconded by Gary Grenke. Motion carried.

Compensation package was discussed. It will be of-fered as per guidelines of the LCMS. Motion was made to accept compensation package by Don Timm and seconded by Brenda Urban. Motion carried.

Pastor Burke made phone call to Rev. Boerst and told him the results of our call meeting. He stated that he will consider the call.

Remaining call documents will be completed and sent within the next two days.

Questions from attendees were asked regarding the parsonage. Parsonage is in the process of having ceil-ing fixed, kitchen and bathroom updated and some floor coverings replaced. Tabor Church is also having work done on the ceiling areas.

Motion to adjourn was made by Shirley Bubolz and seconded by Terry Bartman. Motion carried.

Joint Meeting Continued on Page 2

Vacancy Pastor Steve Haag (Sunday) (715) 927-3790 (Haag’s number)Visiting Pastor Michael Paholke (920) 590-0369 (Paholke’s cell)

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February Birthdays 2 Jason Lambrecht Sandra McCarthy 3 Earl Kahler 10 Deanna Tachick Jeffrey Fredenburgh Lois Kahler 12 Steven Wendt 16 Kyle Anderson 17 Jennifer Elbe 18 Erin Moede 20 Daniel Lambrecht 22 Glen Seering 23 Edgar Jaeger 24 Lisa Buchert Timothy Buchert Gail Bahr 26 Tasha Urban Jennifer Eichman 29 Lori Sampson

February Anniversaries 22 Clifford and Sandra Hammond 25 Don and Carol Butrymowicz

February Counters 2 Orv and Bette Quandt 9 Eugene and Mark Krueger 16 Elsie Jensen and Toots Olson 23 Richard and Joann Saffran

February Ushers 2 Arnie Bubolz and Jim Jawort 9 Eugene and Mark Krueger 16 Brian Fitzpatrick and Gary Kebschull 23 Orv Quandt and Don Bahr

February Communion Helpers 9 Arnie Bubolz 23 Gary Kebschull

February Altar CommitteeFebruary--Brenda Urban and Joann SaffranMarch--Janet Strobusch and Diane Fitzpatrick

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One week our preacher preached on commitment, and how we should dedicate ourselves to service.

The director then led the choir to singing, “I Shall Not Be Moved”. The next Sunday, the preacher, preached on gossiping and how we should watch our tongues, The hymn was “I Love To Tell The Story”. The preacher, became disgusted over the situation, and the next Sunday he told the congregation He was considering resigning. The choir the sang “Oh, Why Not Tonight”. When the preacher resigned the next week, he told the church that Jesus had led him there and Jesus was taking him away. The choir then sang. “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”.

From Letha Seering

Pastor Burke closed meeting with prayer. Table prayer said in advance of potluck meal.

Respectfully submittedBette Quandt, Call Committee Member

Joint Meeting Continued from Page 1

Let’s pray that the ground hog doesn’t see his shadow, and we don’t have a repeat of last winter.

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Station City, State Freq Band Day TimeWRVM Powers, MI 98.9 FM Sun 10:00 AMWRVM Appleton, WI 101.7 FM Sun 10:00 AMWRVM Ellison Bay, WI 103.1 FM Sun 10:00 AMWTMJ Milwaukee, WI 620 AM Sun 6:30 AMWRVM North Fond du Lac, WI 88.5 FM Sun 10:00 AMWJMQ Shawano, WI 92.3 FM Sun 7:30 AMWTCH Shawano, WI 960 AM Sun 7:30 AMWRVM Sturgeon Bay, WI 103.3 FM Sun 10:00 AM

Lutheran Hour, February 2020February 2“Gold without Glitter”Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael ZeiglerWithout the fire of the refiner’s forge, there can be no glittering gold. And so it is with us. You are more precious to God than gold. But, like gold, you and I need refining. (Genesis 42)

February 9“Break Through the No-Go Zone”Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael ZeiglerSometimes, the difference between then and now, between what used to be and what is, comes in a single moment, a defining act. We call that a breakthrough. (Genesis 43-45)

February 16“Families and Joseph’s Tears”Guest Speaker: Dr. Dean NadasdySometimes, the difference between then and now, between what used to be and what is, comes in a single moment, a defining act. We call that a breakthrough.(Genesis 50:15-26)

Update on Pastor CallSunday, January 12, Arnie Bubolz gave an update on the pastor call. Pastor Boertz has received the packet sent to him and will let the church know by January 25 whether or not he will accept our call.

God’s BountyThank you to Pastor Haag’s wife for this month’s recipe. Many of you have enjoyed Karen’s recipe after church during fellowship.

Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake½ cup butter1 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup sour cream1 tsp. almond extract.2 cups flour1 tsp. baking powder½ tsp. baking soda½ tsp. salt1-14 oz. can whole cranberry sauce (I haven’t tried it but I think about 2 cups of your own cooked and cooled to gel would work too.)

Glaze1 cup powdered sugar1 tablespoons water½ tsp. almond extract1. In large bowl, cream butter & sugar until light &

fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time beating well after each. Stir in sour cream and extract. Combine dry ingre-dients, gradually add to creamed mixture.

2. Spread half the batter into a greased & floured bundt pan. Spoon ½ of the cranberries over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl cranberries. Layer the remaining batter and cranberries. Sprin-kle with walnuts. ( I have mixed them in the bat-ter.)

3. Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes. Do the toothpick test.

4. Cool and glaze.

February 23“TBD”Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler

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PoinsettiasThank you to everyone who pur-chased a poinsettia for the Christ-mas season.

Bill/Tracy BrooksLynn Brooks (in loving memory of

Jerry and grandparents)Rich/Joann Saffran

Earl/Lois KahlerToots Olsen

Brian/Diane FitzpatrickEugene/Nancy Krueger

Roxanne TienorBrenda Carey-Mielke

James VorpahlJohn Francis

Dan/Carol Felker (memory of Pas-tor Dave Anderson)

Janet/Late Dennis StrohbuschShirley/Arnie BubolzGlenn/Ev Charlson

Don/Gale BahrOrv/Bette Quandt

Gary KebschullJudy Buhrant/Deanna Tachick/

Jayne Fitzmaurice (memory of Don Buhrandt)

Vernon/Mae Uhlenbrauk (in mem-ory of Maynard/Bernice Knapp)

Keith/Deb UhlenbraukHeidi Morrison

Gary GrankeJim Paull/Carol LaPointe (in loving

memory of Karen)

Ladies’ Aid Christmas/Potluck luncheon, January 14, 2020.

Tabor Ladies Aid Meeting (January 14, 2020)Ten ladies attended the January 14 meeting at 8:30 am. President Strohbusch called the meeting to order. No meeting was held in December as we used the time to decorate the church for Christmas. The financial report given by Diane Fitzpatrick shows a balance of $6,055.07 in the checking account. The LWML extension fund balance is $12,766.21. Motion to accept the treasurer’s report by Toots Olsen, second by Janet Strohbusch. Passed. A few requests for donations were received, but no additional amounts to be given at this time.

OLD BUSINESS: Thank you from Janet Strohbusch to the ladies who helped with the lunch for Dennis’ funeral. The family really appreciated it. Thank you to Tracy Brooks and Ev Charlson for co-ordinating the purchase of the poinsettias. Thank you to Toots Olsen and Ev Charlson for the advent wreath arrangement. Thanks to the ladies putting up the beautiful Christ-mas decorations. We discussed purchasing a new pre-lit tree. We have completed 18 quilts, donating 4 to the WIC office and 5 will be dropped off at Avail, Inc. shelter in Antigo. Janet Reed suggested we bring our fabric cutting boards next week so we can cut material to the correct sizes. We need to sort and donate fabric we cannot use for quilts. Our congregation meeting is January 26 right after the church service. We will have coffee cakes, cinnamon rolls, juice and coffee. We will look through the banners at our next meeting to determine if we want to ‘make’ any additional ones. Tabor will be hosting the LWML Rally on April 25. A planning meeting will be here on January 17 at 10 a.m. whoever wants to attend is welcome. Arnie Bubolz has informed us the Lutheran Layman’s meeting will be at Tabor in March, the date unknown at this time. He asked the Ladies Aid to prepare a light lunch meal. Janet Strohbusch did the report for the annual meeting. The next meeting will be February 11 at 8:30 a.m.

We closed the meeting with the Lord’s PrayerEv Charlson, Secretary

Bird of PromiseThe funniest incident of my 40-year ministry took place in the parsonage living room during a wedding. Immediately after the bride and groom and said “I do,” our clock sounded the hour: “Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo”!

The Rev. Luther Miles SchulzeBaltimore, MD

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Tabor Lutheran Board Minutes (Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 9:00 a.m.)PRESENT: Arnie Bubolz, Jerry Moede, Gary Kebschull, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tracy Brooks, Laurie Schoenebeck Guests: James Vorpahl

The meeting was called to order by President Bubolz. Arnie opened the meeting with prayer. A motion was made by Jerry Moede, seconded by Tracy Brooks to approve the minutes of the December 23 meeting. Motion carried. The financial report was presented by Brian Fitzpatrick. A motion was made by Gary Kebschull, sec-onded by Jerry Moede to approve the financial report. Motion carried.

PASTOR’S REPORT: Shut ins were discussed. Again, during this time we are without a pastor, please make a board member aware of anyone who is a shut in.

OLD BUSINESS: Progress on the parsonage was discussed. The upstairs of the parsonage is mostly done. Quite a lot is complete in the bathroom, as well, with B&E plumbing. It was previously thought that the living room carpet would be able to be used, but it has been decided to replace the hallway, kitchen, dining area, living room/entrance area all with vinyl planking. Previously it was thought that the basement wall had a leak, but it has been since discovered that the leak was coming from within from a reverse osmosis unit. The parsonage was tested for radon and water quality and it passed both tests. At the same time the ceilings at the parsonage are plastered, the church ceilings will be plastered as well. The Pastoral Call was discussed. President Bubolz will be contacted on January 25 as to whether or not Pastor Boerst accepted or declined our call. Candidates for treasurer are Brian Bartmann and Ron Lange for VP/elder.

NEW BUSINESS: The items for the agenda for the Annual Voter’s Meeting on Sunday, January 26 were discussed and are being assembled. The 2020 Budget was also discussed. The church computer has Windows 7 and will be needed to be upgraded to Windows 10.

Holy Communion schedule for February is Sunday, February 9, Arnie Bubolz and Sunday, February 23, Gary Keb-schull.

Next meeting date is Monday, February 17 at 9:00 a.m.

A motion was made by Tracy Brooks, seconded by Jerry Moede to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was closed with prayer.

Submitted by Laurie Schoenebeck

Monthly Income & ExpenseDecember 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019Income 01-General Fund $ 9,576.0002-Loose 505.0004-Thrivent Choice 186.0007-From Emmanuel 172.8313-Other General Fund 364.0011-Memorials/General 25.00Total Income $10,828.83

Expenses 06-Worship Supplies/Portals 90.0007-Stewardship 45.0017-Parsonage Utilities 148.3921-Church Phone 120.3331-Church Utilities 253.8633-General Maintenance/Repair 562.6541-Flowers 332.00Total Expenses $1,552.23 Income less Expenses $9,276.60

Tabor Lutheran Church Treasurer’s Report for December 2019Balance As of: 12/01/2019 $17,261.79 Income $10,828.83Less Expenses $ 1,552.23Balance As of: 12/31/2019 $26,538.39

**Due to several contributing factors, December checks were not issued until January 3, 2020. As a re-sult $6,723.07 that should have been charges to De-cember 2019 will be included in January 2020.

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TABOR LUTHERAN CHURCH SPECIAL FUNDS for December 2019Acct# Name Beg. Balance Deposit Interest Deductions End Balance 12/1/2019 12/31/2019AA Scholarship Fund* 10,454.11 91.00 9.23 10,554.34BB Winter Savings Fund* 13,324.42 11.68 13,336.10CC General Fund* 39,006.50 34.20 39,040.70DD Sunday School Fund* 337.14 .30 337.44EE Parsonage Fund* 10,010.76 300.00 8.99 10,319.75FF Building/Maintenance Fund* 19,307.00 75.00 16.98 19,398.98GG Bequest Fund* 15,954.39 13.99 15,968.38 *01.000% Interest HH 40 Month Fixed Rate - 4% 10,316.85 104.02 10,420.87

TOTAL ALL SPECIAL FUNDS $118,711.17 $466.00 $199.39 $119,376.56

ZZ** Flower Fund (in Checking Acct) $1,128.06 $25.00 675.50 $1,085.56 **Not included in Totals

YY** Missions - Direct 400.00 400.00

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FEBruary 2020S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I SAT

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02 03 04 05 06 07 088:30 a.m.Worship

8:30 a.m.-NoonQuilting

10:00 a.m.Bible Study

Ruby’s Pantry @ Gillett

09 10 11 12 13 14 158:30 a.m.Holy Communion

8:30 a.m.Ladies Aid Meeting9:30 a.m.-NoonQuilting

10:00 a.m.Bible Study

16 17 18 19 20 21 228:30 a.m.Worship

9:00 a.m.Board Meeting

8:30 a.m.-NoonQuilting

10:00 a.m.Bible Study

23 24 25 26 27 28 298:30 a.m.Holy CommunionStudent pastor door offering

8:30 a.m.-NoonQuilting

10:00 a.m.Bible StudyASH WEDNESDAY

Beginner’s LuckIt was the first hospital call of my ministry, and I wanted it to go well. Dos and don’ts firmly in mind, I walked anixiously to the paient’s room. There she was--a woman in her 80s who, the nurs-es had told me, was senile.

Just as I was about to intone a carefully practiced greeting, she leaped up on the bed with surprising agility--and without a stitch of clothing.

My compsoure all but gone, I garbled, “Ma’am, can I hope you with something?”

Gotta go to the bathroom, gotta go to the bathroom,” she squeaked.

Well, one thing I knew was that my job as a pastor was to minister to spiritual needs, and this obviously was a physical need. So I rushed into the hallway, looking for a nurse or an orderly. Nobody in sight. What to do?

I went back to the room and she was still standing there--an iimpa-tient patient. Completely befuddled by now, I could only manage, “Ma’am, there’s nobody out there, but I’ll be back next week.”

Before I could escape, she fairly screamed at me, “Young man, I can’t wait till next week to go to the bathroom!”

The Rev. Wally KlandrudPhoenix, AZ