Page 1 News and Updates Jan. Worship Schedule Church Family Opportunities for Prayer Opportunities to Serve Youth Events Sunday School Christmas Events UMW News Small Groups Volume 49, Issue 1 JANUARY 2014 Inside... Sunday Schedule: Worship: 8:00 & 10:15am Sunday School: 9:15am Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs: 9am—2pm Fri.: 9am—Noon Join Us... Join us as 13 of our youth are confirmed! Sunday, January 26 at the 10:15 service Turn to page 10 for a listing of our confirmands and their friends in faith. Conner Josie Dontay Jeff Espy Kaitlynn Brendon Kristi Kirk Maddie Eli Marie Ella UMW Sunday Join us on Sunday, January 19th As we celebrate United Methodist Women’s Sunday at both services. The ladies will also be holding a bake sale this day. Details are on page 11. Lumberjack Dinner Mark your calendars now! The Annual Lumberjack Dinner will be held Saturday, February 15 4:00pm—7:00pm All the details are on page 13. “Plant Faith, Nurture Disciples, Grow in Witness & Service” Messenger St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
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News and Updates
Jan. Worship Schedule
Church Family
Opportunities for Prayer
Opportunities to Serve
Youth Events
Sunday School
Christmas Events
UMW News
Small Groups
Volume 49, Issue 1 JANUARY 2014
Inside...
Sunday Schedule:
Worship: 8:00 & 10:15am
Sunday School: 9:15am
Office Hours:
Mon.-Thurs: 9am—2pm
Fri.: 9am—Noon
Join Us...
Join us as 13 of our youth are confirmed!
Sunday, January 26
at the 10:15 service
Turn to page 10 for a listing of our confirmands
and their friends in faith.
Conner
Josie
Dontay Jeff
Espy
Kaitlynn Brendon Kristi
Kirk
Maddie
Eli
Marie
Ella
UMW Sunday Join us on
Sunday, January 19th
As we celebrate United Methodist Women’s Sunday at both services.
The ladies will also be holding a bake sale this day.
Details are on page 11.
Lumberjack Dinner
Mark your
calendars now!
The Annual
Lumberjack Dinner
will be held
Saturday, February 15
4:00pm—7:00pm
All the details are on page 13.
“Plant Faith, Nurture Disciples, Grow in Witness & Service”
The wise men who traveled to Bethlehem brought their gifts to
the Christ Child. What gifts do WE bring?
Music: 8:00 Guitars 10:15 Chancel Choir
Sunday, January 12
1st Sunday after the Epiphany
Scripture: Matthew 3: 13-17
Sermon: “Named and Called” - Rev. Diane
Just a few weeks ago we celebrated Jesus birth, in today’s
scripture he is a grown man being baptized. The most important
part of the story of Jesus life, and our own, begins right here.
Music: 8:00 Worship Band 10:15 Chancel Choir
Sunday, January 19
2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, UMW Sunday
Scripture: John 1: 35-42
Sermon: “The Right Place at the Right Time” - Rev Diane
Long ago, a man called John the Baptist and some of his
disciples were in the right place at the right time. As a result,
Jesus showed up and changed people’s lives forever. Come
celebrate the ways that we are in the right place at the right
time for Christ.
Music: 8:00 Handbells 10:15 Chancel Choir
Sunday, January 26
3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Confirmation Sunday at 10:15
Scripture: Colossians 3: 12-17
Sermon: “Bond together in Love” - Rev Diane
Today is a day of celebration! In these moments our young
confirmands will be given the opportunity to publicly profess
their faith and bind themselves to Christ (and to all of us) in love.
Music: 8:00 Cherub Choir 10:15 Chancel Choir
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January Worship Schedule
Our Staff
Contact Us
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Your Church Family...
Congratulations to Erica & James Hansen
on the birth of their
baby boy, Joseph Wesley Hansen,
born December 10, 2013.
Congratulations to
DeeJae & Journey Johnson,
daughters of
Jennifer Olson,
who were baptized
December 8.
Thank you to the following youth and leaders for
preparing and serving the monthly meal at the
N.E.W. Community Shelter on Dec. 6th: Emilie,
Marie & Dawn Smith; Conner & Tracy Hakenjos;
Jeff Frankson; Ava Winstin; Landin, Derek & Lisa
VanEss; Noah Cousineau; Laura Buntman; George
Rather; Chad Smith; Larry Mikulsky. Also, thanks
to Suamico UMC for providing the dessert. A total
of 176 meals were served.
“Dear St. Paul’s, Thank you for your donation of $152.04 from your Melodies of Compassion. Your support enables the Ecumenical Partnership for Housing to help families who are homeless.” Blessings, Lori VerBoort, EPH Board Member
Thank you so very much for all of the cards, prayers and well wishes that you have sent for me and my whole family. We had hoped that my recovery would have gone more quickly. Please know that our thoughts and prayers have been with your families as well during this holy season.” Denise Paitel
Congratulations to Emily Lamers & Tyler Olson
on the birth of their
twin girls, Taylin Hope & Tenley Faith born November 24, 2013.
Welcome to St. Paul’s! We’re glad that YOU are here!
If you would like more info about our church, ministries/opportunities available here, how to become a member, Sunday School, youth, etc., we’d love to share with you!
Greeters are in the Narthex area on Sunday to give directions, answer questions, etc.
You’re also welcome to contact the church office or speak to Rev Diane. Welcome!
Thank you to all those who helped with the new
floor project in the nursery and preschool room:
Kris Engebretson, Lee Harmon, Jennifer Grell,
Christine Kelley, Debbie Korotev, Lisa Srenaski,
and George Rather.
“Thank you for the prayers, cards, pictures, hugs,
well wishes, meals & visits that have been so help-
ful during this trying time of medical problems.
The outpouring of love & support means so much
to us & is making this difficult time easier. We
thank God for our St. Paul’s Church family.
Gladys Paitel & the Paitel Family
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What Did We Do In DECEMBER??
* Provided Christmas gifts and household items for
5 families from the Salvation Army.
* Celebrated the birth of Jesus with three services
on Christmas Eve
* Enjoyed a wonderful Chancel Choir Cantata
* Sunday School kids and leaders presented the
story of Jesus’ birth in a new way
* Celebrated the baptisms of Deejae & Journey
Johnson
* UMMen held their annual Communion Breakfast
* UMW ladies enjoyed a Christmas Wassail and
circle gatherings
* Youth Group rang bells for The Salvation Army
* Staff and SPRC members had a wonderful
Christmas gathering
* Held a brunch and information session for
newcomers to St. Paul’s
* Continued two adult studies, along with Disciple I
Want to grow in YOUR faith?? Participate in one of the following adult classes! We hope we have the class for you ~ if we don’t, let us know what you are looking for.
These are the classes that will be starting very soon! Please contact Lisa at [email protected] or (920) 264-5365 to sign up or if you have questions.
Opportunities for...
Adult Education
“Lost Christianities: Christian Scriptures and the Battles over Authentication”
This course considers the varieties of belief &
practice in the early days of Christianity. This
was before the church decided what was theo-
logically acceptable & determined which
books would be included as Scripture. This
study from the Great Courses series has sever-
al components. Prof. Bart D. Ehrman leads a
DVD & investigates the important books used
by the Christian groups of that day. We’ll
then discuss their beliefs & the conflicts that
they had.
This class continues to
meet on Sun. mornings
9:05—10:05 in the library.
led by Brian Foxworthy
“Consider the Birds”
Here’s a unique way to start the new year! A study of the birds of the Bible!
From Biblical times to today people have found meaning & significance in the actions & symbolism of birds. We admire their mystery & manners, their strength & fragility, beauty & ugliness—and perhaps compare these very characteristics to our own lives in the process.
Debbie Blue highlights ten birds throughout scripture & explores their significance in both familiar and unfamiliar Bible stories. She illustrates how & why they have represented humanity across culture, Christian tradition, art & contemporary psyche. With these (usually) minor characters at the forefront of human imaginations, poignant life lessons illuminate such qualities as desire & gratitude, power & vulnerability, insignificance & importance—and provide us with profound lessons about humanity, faith, and God’s mysterious grace.
Thursdays at 10:00am & 6:00pm based on interest. Sign up on the green bulletin inserts on Sunday mornings or
“Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices”
This is a six week study that ex-plores the basic practices of Christian faith and life from a Wesleyan tradition. Through vid-eo & Bible study, we’ll experi-ence the historic spiritual disci-plines, perhaps for the first time, and you’ll grow in your love of God & neighbor. Class
reading materials will be provided. This study will help you understand grace in a different way! Sundays at 9:05am beginning January 12th. Led by John Wilson Sign up on the green bulletin insert or contact Lisa at 264-5365 or [email protected].
ALL ladies are invited to join us for ANY United Methodist Women (UMW) event ~ circle
meetings, unit meetings, etc. You do not need to be a member of UMW, of St. Paul’s, of any
church…just come and enjoy!
Reading Corner
Leah Circle
Thursday, January 2 at 12:00pm Bring a bag lunch
Hostess: Devotions: Kathy Gaffney Mary Lou Nelson
Program:
Carol Lahey
Questions: Contact Kathy Gaffney at 544-9077
Susanna Circle
Monday, January 6 at 7:00pm
Hostesses: Devotions: Elaine Martin Carol Carpenter Myrtle & Melody Specht
Program: Amy Reed
Questions: Contact Inez Gulbrandson at 468-9869
Ruth Circle
Tuesday, January 7 at 9:30am Home of Judi Pauli 2710 Woodfield Ct.
Program:
Continental Breakfast Santa Collection
Questions or to Carpool:
Call Sue Gilman: 336-9659 or Loretta Delvaux: 339-9117
Team Meeting
Thursday, January 30th, at 6:30pm in room 107.
100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimers and Age-Related Memory Loss
By: Jean Carper Category: Nurturing for Community
Did you know vitamin B12 helps keep your brain from shrinking? That surfing the internet strengthens aging brain cells? Most people think there’s little they can do to avoid Alzheimers, but scientists know this isn’t true. Medical journalist Jean Carper discovered 100 surprisingly simple, scientific tested ways to reduce the odds of Alzheimers and other forms of dementia… this book is new to our Adult library, and can be found on the UMW shelf.
If you’d like to participate, pick up a reading list in the library, read a book from each category & return your completed form in July for recognition! Many books on the Reading List are in the adult library, just off Fellowship Hall.
Questions? Becky Engebretson at 497-7005
UMW Sunday
United Methodist Women’s Sunday will be held on
Sunday, January 19 at both services.
We will also be holding a bake sale on this day. If you would like to contribute homemade baked goods, please bring
Preschool 3-4 year olds use the curriculum “Grow, Proclaim, Serve!” In January, we’ll be talking about the life of Jesus. Stories will include: The Wise Men, Je-sus at the Temple, Jesus’ Baptism, and Jesus in
the Synogogue.
Our teacher is Becky Engebretson, assisted by Katrina Miller and Emilie Smith.
Elementary Children in grades
K—5 will learn
about “Friendship”
in our next module.
Our theme is
“BEST FRIENDS FOREVER” and we’ll learn that
through this John 15:14: “You are my friends if
you do what I command.” Jesus wants our
friendship with Him & shows us how to be a friend
to others. We learn through Bible stories, videos,
hands-on activities, conversations& music. Kids
are excited about what they learn & encouraged
to live their faith 24/7. Come join the fun! We
gather in room 115 at 9:05am.
Youth: Grades 6—12 R U ready 4 an exciting yr of SS?
Like last year, you have 2 different classes to choose from: a traditional class & a less structured, student-driven class.
Student-Driven Sunday School This class is driven by youth! During the month of January, we will continue to use the book, “Shocking and Scandalous Stories from the Bible: Challenging Students to See Life from God’s POV.” We meet in the railroad room. Dawn Smith, Leader
Traditional Class During January will be using LinC. LinC examines the latest music, movies, news, and current events through a Biblical lens.
5 Brendon Jungles 8 Dee Jae Johnson
11 Conner Hakenjos 22 Wyndham Srenaski
23 Noah Cousineau 24 Ryan Lawler
31 Natalie Krause
Sunday School collected $147.49 for the West High
Clawset Schoo fund this fall! Great job everyone!!
Thank you to Al and Beth Gaffney, Becky Krull, Steve and Eileen Sannes, and Jennifer Cousi-neau for giving of their time and gifts for the past “Under the Tree” Sunday School focus. You are awesome and we appreciate you!!
Thanks to Mary Amenson, Jenni Derpinghaus Becky Engebretson, Al Gaffney, Jennifer & Noah Cousineau, Beth Mueller, Sherry & Mackenzie Ruby, Lynn Clark, Katrina Miller, Denise Foxworthy & Loretta Delvaux for helping to make the Advent Event possible.
We’re going back to the Hunger Task Force to pack food boxes for people in need.
Saturday, March 1st 1:00pm—4:00pm
Leaving church at approx. 10:30am.
During our last trip to HTF, we packed 720 boxes in 3 hours….can we beat that record??
Come help us try!
Congratulations to following youth who will
be completing their confirmation journey on Sunday, January 26th:
Josie Berndt Ella Conard
Espy Fassbender Eli Faymonville
Maddie Faymonville Jeff Frankson
Conner Hakenjos Dontay Johnson
Brendon Jungles Kristiann Jungles
Kirk Robb Marie Smith
Kaitlynn Wagner
Thanks to the youth that helped serve at
the N.E.W. Community Shelter on Dec. 1: Conner Hakenjos, Ava Winstin, Emilie &
Marie Smith, Jeff Frankson, Derek & Landon VanEss and Noah Cousineau.
Thanks to the youth who rang bells for the Salvation Army: Conner Hakenjos, Josie
Berndt, Emilie & Marie Smith, Kassie & Allyson Maves, Jeff Frankson, Noah Cousineau, Maddie & Eli Faymonville,
Andrew & Wes Rogers.
Great job everyone!
Come join the fun!
When: Wednesday, January 22nd
Time: 6:30pm
Where: St. Paul’s Youth Room
What: Eat great food,
Play games
Have fun
Plan the rest of the year
Bring: A friend!
Questions: Call Dawn: 246-3605 Do YOU have an idea for a youth event???? Bring your ideas to the youth night on Jan. 22nd or call / text Dawn at 246-3605.
This is YOUR youth group ~ share your ideas!
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Snapshots…
of St. Paul’s in Action
How are YOU
participating in the
life of YOUR church?
Youth Group
serving at N.E.W.
Community Shelter
Youth Group
Laser Tag & Movie
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Confirmation Sunday will be celebrated on January 26th at the 10:15 service
Please take a moment to congratulate these confirmation students and join us as they are confirmed on January 26th.
Confirmation Sunday
Jocelyn Berndt Friend in Faith: Tracy Dahlin-Hakenjos
Ella Conard Friend in Faith: Christy Faymonville
Esperanza Fassbender Friend in Faith: Lynn Berndt
Eli Faymonville Friend in Faith: John Dunlap
Maddie Faymonville Friend in Faith: Dawn Smith
Jeff Frankson Friend in Faith: Penny Wendorf
Conner Hakenjos Friend in Faith: Lee Harmon
Dontay Johnson Friend in Faith: Steve Olson
Brendon Jungles Friend in Faith: Melissa Jungles
Kristiann Jungles Friend in Faith: Melissa Jungles
Kirk Robb Friend in Faith: Melody Specht
Marie Smith Friend in Faith: Lisa Srenaski
Kaitlynn Wagner Friend in Faith: Lori VerBoort
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Opportunities to...
get involved
Each year, Rev Diane and our lay
representatives travel to the WI Annual
Conference meetings in June. Along with
decisions, updates and other WI United
Methodist business, there is a collection for a
UM Ministry ~ this collection is called the
Conference Ingathering.
This year’s Ingathering is
School Bag Kits
The St. Paul’s Missions Team has decided to
collect items for this project
over the next 6 months,
with a focus on a different item each month.
During January, the item needed will be
8 x 10 1/2” spiral notebooks.
Donations can be place in the
large gray bin in the narthex.
Thanks for your support!
The St. Paul’s United Methodist Women will hold their annual
Bake Sale
Sunday, January 19 in the narthex
Come ready to purchase some
delicious, homemade bakery items!
All proceeds go toward local and global mission projects.
Are you looking for an easy way to participate in the life of YOUR church?
We are always looking for Sunday morning volunteers to serve as greeters, ushers, Communion servers, sound system techs, projectionists, nursery helpers, coffee fellowship hosts…. There are lots of ways for YOU to help ~ just contact the following coordinators for more info or to sign up!
Greeters: Susan Regnier, 499-8897
Ushers: Jim Sorenson, 983-8364
Liturgists: Inez Gulbrandson, 468-9869
Communion Server: Church Office, 494-4549
Projectionists: Church Office, 494-4549
Sound Techs: Kris Engebretson, 497-7005
Nursery Helpers: Jennifer Grell, 884-2612
Coffee Fellowship: Anita Kivisto, 494-1863
The following notice was received in regard to our
District Superintendent, Rev. Gordon Lind: Rev
Gordon Lind has made the decision to retire. He has
served the Wisconsin Annual Conference faithfully and
well as a pastor and District Superintendent. The
Cabinet and I have come to rely on his leadership, as
have the congregations and clergy of the Nicolet and
Winnebago Districts. I ask you to pray for Gordon and
Deborah in this time of transition from active to retired
ministry, and to take an opportunity to offer words of
thanks and appreciation to him as they celebrate
moving into a new chapter in their lives.” Bishop Jung
The United Methodist Women mission project for January, February & March is
Birthday Kits for EPH
These kits will be used by the children and adults who are staying in the home sponsored by St. Paul’s through the Ecumenical Partnership for Housing, to help celebrate their
birthdays.
The kits should be placed in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag and should include: Cake Mix Canned Frosting Birthday Napkins Candles
Donations can be placed in the marked blue bin in the narthex entryway. Questions? Contact Amy Reed: 639-2195 or [email protected].
Volunteer Needed to Job Share
Ecumenical Partnership for Housing needs an
individual to volunteer job share with snow
blowing. The driveway and the small walk from
the front door to the sidewalk need clearing if
there is over 3" of snow. St. Paul's clears the side-
walk, so that is not part of the job we are trying to
fill. John Friedrich is currently helping with this task,
St. Paul’s prepares and serves dinner to those in need of a warm meal at the N.E.W. Community Shelter (located at 301 Mather St.) on the first Friday of every month.
Would YOU like to serve in this way?
If you would like more information on this ministry, or would like to sign up to help, please contact Jean Hessil at 499-1656.
Opportunities to...
get involved
Mark your calendars for the Annual Lumberjack Dinner
Saturday, February 15 4:00—7:00pm
Tickets:
Adults: $10, Kids 5-10: $5, 4 & under: Free Available on Sunday mornings in the narthex or
call John/Liz Wilson: 497-0646 or John/Karen Friedrich: 494-1037
Menu:
Roast Beef, Ham, Potatoes, Rutabagas, Peas, Baked Beans, Cheese, Pickles, Bread, Pumpkin & Apple Pie, Molasses Cookies, Coffee & Milk
Volunteers are needed!
This is an all-church event, so everyone is invited to help if you are able: men, women & children. If YOU would like to be a part of the team that
makes this happen, sign up on the green bulletin insert on Sunday mornings or call John Friedrich.
There are 10-packs of tickets available for to sell. Just take a pack on Sunday mornings, see what
you can, and return the money and/or unsold tickets. There are also promotional flyers
available for you to help us advertise.
If you like to bake, there will be pie tins available in the narthex in January for you to use.
Proceeds Will Benefit:
Education/Youth, Building Needs, Office Needs, Worship Enhancement and Cub Scouts.
Lumberjack Steering Team: Chad Smith, John Wilson
John Friedrich, Brian Foxworthy
The Missions Team has designated the
beneficiaries of the Melodies of Compassion for 2014 as follows:
Jan.—Feb. New Faith Hmong Ministry
Mar.—April Love Life Ministry
May—June Gideons
July—Aug. Salvation Army
Sept.—Oct. EPH
Nov.—Dec. Heifer Project
The Melodies of Compassion consists of all the loose change collected in the offering plates on Sunday mornings. As the change is placed in the plates, it makes a “Melody of Compassion” for these ministries. Please give generously and let YOUR loose
There are many opportunities for YOU to say, “YES!” and fill in some of the blanks—this month
and in the months to come! Contact the church office: 494-4549 or [email protected].
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Reflections...
Blessed New Year! Do you remember when you were young and there was so much “magic” in the midnight moment of the turning of the year? Did you beg to stay up to see it in? Did you stare out the window, or stand and look up at the stars and wonder at what the New Year would hold? I know I did…. and actually…. I often still do.
But I must admit that there was, somewhere along the line, a bit of disappointment. Because not much REALLY changes, does it? The weather seems pretty much the same at 11:59 as it does at 12:01. The worries are still there. If the house was dirty, or your heart troubled before midnight…it likely still is after.
But there IS something about walking through the door into a new day.. a new year.. a fresh beginning.
As Christians, we have just come off of one of the holiest times of our year. We have just celebrated Christmas and filled our hearts with hope and peace and joy and love. Christ is born! The Light of the World is here!
And now is the time….the New Year’s time…. for us to walk through that door into the New Year and carry all this goodness with us.
When we put away the Christmas decorations we do not put away the blessings of Christ’s birth. It is as if every time we walk out the door and into the world there is a blessing above the door that reminds us that we bear Christ’s Hope and Peace and Joy and Love to the world. So remember to carry Christ and the blessings of Christmas with you into the world and into the New Year.
