The Lamplighter - First United Church of Christ

September 2015
The Lamplighter
F i r s t U n i t e d C h u r c h o f
B e l l e v i l l e , W i s c o n s i n
C h r i s t
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
CONNECTING
Prayer Notes - Sympathy
2
Pastor’s Message
New Logo
3
Women’s Guild
Fundraising
4
REACHING OUT
5
WELCOMING
Stewardship/Membership
6
Camp News
Church Laptop
7
Area Events
September Celebrations
H.S. Volunteer Opportunities
8
Council Minutes
Financial Report Summary
9
11
Dates to Remember
12
FIRST UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST
130 East Church Street
PO Box 380
Belleville, WI 53508
www.bellevillefirstucc.org
Phone:
Church Office: 608-424-3572
Pastor Heide: 608-354-4947 or
608-424-6283
E-mail:
pastorheide@bellevillefirstucc.org
office@bellevillefirstucc.org
WELCOMING A NEW PROGRAM YEAR
Sunday, September 13 ~ Sunday School Registration
“Elements of Faith” for all ages -- Please join us!
...A unique beginning to the program year with a
nautical theme
Wednesday, September 16 ~ Wednesday Night Faith Formation
6:00 pm -- Middle School Faith/All parents and 7th & 8th graders
Our initial meeting will include an introduction to the year’s plan,
sign up for snacks, and faith formation.
7:00 pm -- Confirmation for all 9th graders
This is an initial meeting for parents and confirmands.
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C ON N EC T I N G
This month’s newsletter is being
sponsored by Wally & Mary Boley
in honor of their 60th wedding
anniversary on September 10th.
We wish them a wonderful day!
Congratulations to Chad & Nicole Yaun
on the birth of their daughter, Ashlyon
on August 24th. Ashlyon weighed in at
9.5 lb. and measured 21 in. Her proud
siblings are Peyton, Mason, and
Kensington.
P R AYER R EQU ES TS
Healing & Wholeness…
Pray for those Close to Home…
Jerri Bergdoll (MS, sister of Lucy Leuenberger)
Larry Caldwell (son of Cleota Caldwell)
Eli Chapman (son of Scott & Tracy Chapman)
Peggy Eichelkraut
Jennifer Hein (friend of Pam Kelly)
Paul Jacobs (brother of Ralph Jacobs)
Cheri O’Connor (cancer treatments)
Garnett Richardson (cancer treatment)
Janice Sies
Sophia Sies (gr. granddaughter of Roland & Janice Sies)
Carol Storm (daughter of Mary Lou Ryan)
Glenn Turco (son-in-law of Sylvia Zentner)
John J. Baumgartner
Della Beil
Kathleen Campbell (New Glarus Home)
Sharon Dallman
Anna Klassy
Ann Markwardt
Marilyn Mellenberger (New Glarus Home)
June Salisbury (Four Winds)
Ethel Sandridge
Frieda Schindler (Columbus)
Bob Stillman (New Glarus Home)
Mardelle Wild
O U R S YM PATH Y T O . . .
Betty Goke and family in the passing of her brother-in-law, Gerald Cork on July 23rd. A Celebration of Life will be held
at a later date.
Randy & Connie Lettman and family in the passing of Randy’s father, Glen “Buzzy” Lettman on July 31st. A Celebration
of Life was held on August 10th at Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral Home.
Pam Christen and family in the passing of her mother, Sylvia Butts on August 3rd. Private family services will be held at
a later date.
Tera, Keri & Kelsi Disch in the passing of their dad, Ed Disch on August 6th. Our prayers also go to Julie Hare Francois.
Funeral services were held at Swiss UCC, New Glarus on August 11th.
Shawn & Ken Kippley and family in the passing of Shawn’s father, Axel Dahlberg on August 17th. A private family
service was held on August 22nd.
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P A S TO R ’ S M ES S AG E
You must observe these (commandments) diligently, . . . (and others) will say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and
discerning people!" -Deuteronomy 4:6
Dear Friends in Christ,
The program year is about to begin once again with the anticipated beginning of Sunday School, Wednesday night,
and Sunday morning Worship. There are lots of opportunities for all ages to grow in faith formation. This past
Sunday the Rev. Talitha Arnold offered a devotional based on the above passage, that speaks to this time of year.
Can you hear the urgency in Moses' voice? He knows he's not going with his people into their new life
beyond the wilderness. He also knows that no matter the landscape, the temptations and trials they
experienced in the desert will continue throughout their lives.
So Moses urges them to let those lives—and the lives of their children and their children's children-- be
shaped by God's word. As we gear up for the new school year, we would be smart to heed Moses' urgent
command. Like those ancient Israelites, we too need to be "wise and discerning people." That means we
take seriously our ministries of teaching and faith formation—for all ages.
The African-American theologian Howard Thurman knew the importance of such ministry. In his classic
Disciplines of the Spirit, Thurman wrote of growing up in a Christian tradition with yearly "revivals," when
"opportunity was provided for the surrender of the individual life to God." But Thurman noted, "The church
did not leave (the person) there." With the sponsorship of an older Christian, "experienced in the Way," the
person participated in a weekly prayer service and other faith formation times. "Nurture in the Christian life,"
Thurman affirmed, "was another way of providing a time of intensive, deepening experience which gave the
new resolve a chance to establish itself as a permanent outlet for the creative energies of God."
Like the Israelites, we are called to be a "wise and discerning people"--or in Thurman's words, "the permanent
outlet for the creative energies of God." The place to begin is with our commitment to education.
Prayer: Thank you, God, for the call to be "wise and discerning people." And thank you for teachers, youth
ministers, mentors, and all “Ministers of Education” who help us heed that call. Amen.
I hope that the future offers us all opportunities to be connected to one another’s faith formation so that all accept
the call to be a “wise and discerning people.”
Peace and blessings, Pastor Heide
First United Church of Christ in Belleville has a logo!
The logo is a combination of our Mission Statement, a stain glass window, and
congregational conversations this spring. The three words on the right reflect
our mission to Welcome all, to Connect with God and one another, and to
Reach Out to our neighbors both locally and globally. The words “faith, hope,
and love” are inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:13, “And now faith, hope, and love
abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.” When we welcome, connect, and reach out let us offer faith, hope, and love. Lastly, you might be wondering why the anchor of all the beautiful symbols in our stain glass windows.
The anchor is one of the first symbols of Christian faith. During the First Century, Christians used the anchor to inspire them to keep the faith in the midst of
persecution and anchor their hope in Christ. The words of Hebrews 6:19, “We
have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul” reflect this. A very special thank you to Carly Solberg who created this logo and Kim Goke who worked
very closely with her. Carly is the granddaughter of Joan and Jim Root.
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W O ME N ’ S G UI L D & C I RC L E N E WS
The Women’s Guild hosts the coffee hour
the first Sunday of the month.
HANNAH CIRCLE
SEPTEMBER COMMITTEE
The co-chairmen for the month of September are Joan
Root and Sylvia Zentner. Their committee members are:
Mary Anderson, Julie Francois, Kim Goke, Linda Lettman,
Tammy Mabis, Karen Meier, Tammy Pulver, Janet Short,
and Kathy Stenseth. With Sunday School Registration
being on September 13th, the September committee will
hold Fellowship Time on that date.
The Hannah Circle is hosting a birthday party
at the New Glarus Home on
Wednesday, September 16th.
The Sept.-October issue of
“THE UPPER ROOM” is
available in the Narthex.
The Women’s Guild purchases this publication for you to
use for daily reading and
reflection. Please feel free
to take a copy home with
you today!
OCTOBER COMMITTEE
The co-chairmen for October are Esther Huntoon and
Julie Duffin. Their committee is: Diane Campbell, Kathy
Campbell, Candee Christen, Jennifer Engstad, Debra
Rupp, Marie Salisbury, Melissa Salisbury, and Sandra
Viney.
FOR SALE
The Guild has dish cloths for sale at $1.25 each.
FUNDRAISING
ITEMS FOR SALE
GIFT BASKET RAFFLE
AT CHURCH DINNER

Ornaments celebrating our 100th Year Anniversary -These make wonderful gifts for all occasions any time
of the year! The price of each ornament is $10.00.
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An assortment of Greeting Cards for 75 cents each -Check out our nice selection!
Kwik-Trip Car Wash cards for $30.00 -- good for 5
washes
Baby booties made by a church member -- They sell
for $5.00 a pair.
NOVEMBER 14TH
The Fundraising Committee is looking for help in
putting together baskets for our raffle. If you’d
like to create a basket (perhaps even go in together with someone) or make a $ donation,
please contact Betsy Jacobs, Juanita Harbort,
Shawn Kippley, Kathy Stenseth, Lori Yaun, or the
church office. We have a hand-out of ideas and
information we can give/send you to help get you
started. We even have some empty baskets that
you can take to use! We’re asking that the gift
baskets be here at church October 11th.
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R EAC H I N G O U T
Get those walking shoes ready! The Belleville CROP
Hunger Walk will take place on Sunday, Oct. 18th at
1:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m.
More information will be posted in the October
Newsletter. Help us raise donations to stop hunger
locally and around the world.
FRIENDS OF THE
STATE STREET FAMILY
SANDWICH/MEAL ASSEMBLY
SAT. SEPTEMBER 19TH -- 8:30 AM
Volunteers from First Church prepare a
meal for the State Street Family the third Saturday of each month. We prepare enough food
to feed 100 people. This includes sandwiches,
soft fruit, to-go snacks (individual size), to-go
drinks (water bottles or juice boxes), and dessert. A sign-up sheet will be available at the
Welcome Table on Sunday, September 13th
for the food items we need. Donations in any
size are welcome! Monetary donations are also appreciated. We ask that everything be in
the church kitchen in the basement before
8:30 am on Saturday. We welcome volunteer
help on that Saturday morning to put the sandwiches/meals together! If you have any questions, contact Kim Goke or the church office.
It’s back-to-school-time! Perhaps you’d like
to donate items that make for a healthy school
lunch -- or maybe some snacks to help with
homework time after school. Personal care
supplies are always needed, such as toothpaste,
toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toilet
paper, etc. Drop your items off here at church.
Feel good about giving back by
donating blood--there is a
constant need for blood.
Many people want to give back to the community, but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. The American Red Cross reminds
eligible individuals that in only about an hour,
volunteer blood donors can help save lives.
Belleville Blood Drive
Tues. September 8th from 1:00 to 6:00 pm
St. Mary of Lourdes, 221 Frederick St.
HEAL Grief Support Group
6 Week Session, 6:00-7:30 pm
Wednesdays, Sept. 2-Oct. 7
Monroe Clinic Hospice
St. Camillus Center
2101 Sixth St., Monroe
www. monroeclinic.org
Call 608-324-1230 or 800-367-8406
Open to anyone 18 yrs. and older who has
experienced the death of someone special.
Learn about the grieving process, healing
and coping in a safe and supportive setting.
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S T E WA RD S HI P / M E MB E RS H I P
Trust in the Promise: STEWARDSHIP 2016
There are many ways to give and to support First United Church of
Christ. The most meaningful is making a written promise to share a
portion of your blessings with First Church. The result at the end of
the year may be more or less than the promise made in October, due
to the uncertainties of life – happy or sad.
In mid-September you will receive an Intention of Giving card for
2016 and a guide to help you. In the coming weeks members will
share their faith stories, highlighting the significance of First Church
in their lives and in the community. Bring your Intention of Giving
card to worship on October 11th.
"For surely I know the plans I have for you. . .to give you a
future with hope."—Jeremiah 29:11
September 6
September 13
Sunday School
Registration
September 20
1st Week of
Sunday School
September 27
October 4
Ushers/Greeters: Ushers/Greeters: Ushers/Greeters:
Welcome Team
Welcome Team
Church Council
Acolytes:
Acolytes:
Acolytes:
Acolytes:
Acolytes:
COME EARLY AND VOLUNTEER -- GRADES 4 AND UP
Liturgist:
Juanita Harbort
Liturgist:
Cassidy Heller
Liturgist:
Kerry Van Kleeck
Liturgist:
Gary Hintch
Liturgist:
Organist:
Terry Croft
Organist:
Barb Babler
Organist:
Terry Croft
Organist:
Kim Goke
Organist:
Terry Croft
Fellowship Time: Fellowship Time:
Tina Garcia
Women’s Guild
Jean McCarragher
Fellowship Time: Fellowship Time: Fellowship Time:
Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Women’s Guild
HEAD USHER: Chris Copeland
WELCOME TEAM LEADER: Mary Austin
W ELC OM I N G
Ushers/Greeters: Ushers/Greeters:
Church Council
Welcome Team
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I had a great time at Pilgrim Center Junior camp this summer. I
went crayfishing, kayaking and a lot of swimming during the
week. We also had great food and played a lot of camp games
together. I met some great new friends and can't wait to go
again next year. Thanks to the Women's Guild for the gift of
money to go towards camp. Avery Lettman
I attended an adventure camp at Pilgrim Center this summer.
We went sailing, kayaking, canoeing and rock climbing throughout the week. Also we had gospel and vesper group discussions. One day we took a day trip to the Mackenzie Nature Center and learned things from a DNR specialist and did archery. I
met some new friends as well as some old friends from previous years. Thanks to the Women’s Guild for the gift of money
towards camp. Amanda Lettman
While I was at camp I had a lot of fun. I went
to Jr High Adventure Camp. We went on a
different adventure each day. The adventures we went on were rock climbing,
kayaking, sailing, and we went to the MacKenzie Center for archery and survival
skills. This year’s theme was fire. While we
were at the MacKenzie Center we learned a
few ways to start survival fires. At the end
of the week we had a lip sync battle between each group and the counselors. It was
really fun going on all the adventures and
making new friends. Sage Mullen
A New Laptop Computer...
Pastor Heide’s church laptop has served its
mission well, but is at the point where it
needs to be replaced. The Women’s Guild
has kindly made a donation towards the
purchase of a new model. If you would
also like to make a contribution to buy this
new laptop, please see Pastor Heide
or Paul Hodel.
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A R EA U P C O M IN G E V EN TS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
Sugar Creek Bible Camp Open
Quilt Day at New Glarus Home
sponsored by Primrose Lutheran Church
Edelweiss Chalet Country Club
Noon: Shot Gun Start, 5:30 pm: Dinner
Followed by awards and raffle
Questions? Contact Dick Hartman 608-214-6385
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MPR/Chapel of the New Glarus Home
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Come view beautiful quilts! Talk to the activity dept. if
you’d be willing to display a quilt you have.
Luncheon in the Green Room -- 11 am - 1 pm
Barbeques, hot dogs, potato salad, fruit, chips & cookie
Swiss Church Annual Kilby Supper
Serving begins at 4:30 pm
Age 6 and up -- $10.00; Children under 6 Free
Carry-outs available 4:30-7:00 pm
Swiss meatballs, baked ham, mashed potatoes,
Swiss carrot salad, green beans, applesauce,
cheese, Swiss desserts & beverages
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
Messy Church -- An Inspiring Model of Ministry
Workshop at McFarland UCC : 4 - 8 pm
$25.00 (includes dinner)
Talk to Pastor Heide if you’re interested in going!
S E P T E MB E R C E L E B RAT I ON S
September 2:
Jeff Christen
Brayden Hollis
Cory Kelly
Scott Watkins
September 4
Mary Eichelkraut Steers
William Johnson
Richard Lapp
Christine Waelti
September 7:
Tera Disch
Darlene Kittleson
September 8:
Jean Hodel
Shawn Kippley
September 9:
Tim Stoikes
September 10:
Daniel Bohms
September 11:
Kim Goke
Bill Pauli
Roland Sies
September 13:
Peter Rupp
September 14:
Hayley Lyne
September 15:
Dylan Schulz
September 16:
Olivia Palmer
September 17:
Terri Dunlavey
September 18:
Justin Keifenheim
September 20:
Sandy Fransen
September 21:
Kathleen Campbell
September 26:
Ryan Hoven
Pam Schultz
September 27:
Keith Beutel
Kurt Beutel
Sawyer Fahey
September 28:
Nicholas Pauli
Sandy Van Kleeck
September 29:
Bill Butts
September 30:
Jeffrey Goke
Matt Marty
September 6:
Ed & Janet Short
September 10:
Wally & Mary Boley
September 12:
James & Barb
Baumgartner
September 13:
Adolph & Lucy
Leuenberger
September 17:
Phil & Eli Durst
September 21:
Mike & Stacy Hoven
September 22:
James & Jayne
Campbell
TOP 10 OPPORTUNITIES
First United Church of Christ
offers high school students
to earn their silver cords:
+ Sunday Liturgist
+ Greeter or Usher
+ Sunday School Helper
+ Song Leader for Worship
+ Home Communion
Visits with Pastor Heide
+ Sandwich making for
Friends of State St. Family
+ Church Clean-up Day on
October 3rd
+ CROP Walk on
October 18th
+ Church Dinner set-up on
November 11th
+ Church Dinner on
November 14th
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C H U RC H C OU NC I L N O TES
FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Council Meeting -- June 22, 2015
Members present: Pastor Heide, Paul Hodel, Esther Olson, Jeff Christen, Kim Goke, Greg Wolff, Jean Heinzman, James
Campbell
Members excused: Chris Copeland. Shawn Kippley
Paul Hodel called the meeting to order at 7:00. Opening devotional - based on Psalm 40:1-10.
Treasurer’s Report: Short discussion on reasons deposits reported as weekly collected and treasurer’s report differ.
Jeff made a motion to accept the report and pay all bills contingent on availability of funds. Greg seconded, carried.
Secretary’s Report: No Changes.
Consent Agenda (committee reports): Building and Grounds was removed for discussion. All other reports received
were accepted.
Christian Education – James – Nothing new to report.
Endowment – Jean - Met on June 7th to review bylaws – will follow up in near future.
Fundraising – Shawn – Will meet on Sunday, July 12 to discuss fundraiser for church dinner. New Tupperware revenue
figure = $1,305.00.
Stewardship/Membership – Sandy – Nothing new to report – will meet late summer.
Building & Grounds – Jeff – See old/new business
Memorial – Kim – Nothing new to report.
Pastoral Relations – Jean – Nothing new to report.
Finance – Esther - No significant issues. Ron will modify Endowment Fund report to break down principal and earnings. Reviewing Endowment by-laws for discussion with Endowment Committee.
Mission / Outreach - Shawn – Nothing new to report.
Worship, Music, Arts – Kim – Nothing new to report.
Women’s Guild – Jean – Hanna Circle hosted Bingo Party at New Glarus home. Sponsoring 3 youth at summer camp
this year.
Discussion Agenda
Pastor’s Report: Looking ahead - June 26-30 – Delegate to General Synod meeting in Cleveland. September 3 - October 7 – participating in “Church Renewal 2.0: From Growth Spurt to True Transformation.” Thru July 31 – continuing
to preach through the Psalms, organizing small group ministries, and coordinating worship theme related hands on
activities for young people during worship. Goals – 2014-15 – Increase worship attendance by 20%, attract 3 new families/household to worship, and get 30% of congregation involved in ministry.
Old Business:
Church boiler – Jeff – had discussed the need for more trained personnel. Committee will proceed to identify potential personnel.
Bells – Jeff – manual procedure in place. Will look into automated procedure.
Musical Coop: Kim will work with Sara Krueger to implement something in fall.
New Business:
Building & Grounds – will look into policy for shutting down boiler in spring and establishing a date. Waiting to
start out door fellowship pilot – weather prohibitive to date. Purchased atomic clock for Fellowship Hall Sanctuary clock is memorial - will work with Memorial Committee to retire and replace.
Discuss damaged Church sign – due to last storm – near High School – Motion by Jean to order replacement (~$139
plus installation costs), seconded by Kim, approved. Referred to Bldg & Gnds for action.
Basement Clean Up Day – Request Kerry VanKleeck get a list from Cleaning Service of things that need to be done
by volunteers. Will then issue a call for volunteers.
Nominating committee – decided to establish an Ad Hoc committee to recruit new members for Finance Committee and Council. Possible members include: Greg Wolff, Sandy Van Kleeck, Kathy Stenseth, Jayne Campbell
and Shawn Kippley. Paul and Pastor Heide will contact.
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Messy Church – perception is went very well – will do again in July and August. Evaluate in the fall.
Other Business:
Discuss installing additional speakers in back of sanctuary – referred to Building and Grounds.
UCC Campaign to raise funds for camp – after short discussion decided not able to participate in this time. Motion
to abstain from participating at this time by James, seconded by Greg. Approved.
Defining next 6 months goals – postponed until July meeting.
Head Usher for July is Kim and Paul
Communion Servers for July 5, 2015 are: Council members
Next Meeting: July 20, 2015 @ 7 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Esther, seconded by Greg, adjourned at 9:15 PM. Closed with the Lord’s Prayer
Respectfully Submitted - Esther Olson
FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Council Meeting -- July 20, 2015
Members present: Pastor Heide, Paul Hodel, Esther Olson, Jeff Christen, Kim Goke, Greg Wolff, Jean Heinzman, James
Campbell, Chris Copeland.
Members excused: Shawn Kippley
Paul Hodel called the meeting to order at 7:03. Opening devotional - based on Proverbs 8:22-36.
Treasurer’s Report: Question concerning the bigger May receipts – large donation was made. Also need to check with
Ron on OCWM second quarter payment. Chris made a motion to accept the report and pay all bills contingent on
availability of funds. Jean seconded, carried.
Secretary’s Report: No Changes.
Consent Agenda (committee reports): Fundraising was removed for discussion. All other reports received were accepted.
Christian Education – James – Nothing new to report.
Endowment – Jean – Nothing new to report.
Fundraising – Kim – See old business.
Stewardship/Membership – Sandy – Nothing new to report – will meet late summer.
Building & Grounds – Jeff – Trying to finish up existing projects including: Church signs, water in basement, janitorial
service, outdoor patio, Mitchell St. door repair, windows, additional speakers in rear of sanctuary and establishing a
data base of church building system.
Memorial – Kim – Nothing new to report.
Pastoral Relations – Jean – Nothing new to report.
Finance – Esther – Nothing new to report.
Mission / Outreach - Shawn – Nothing new to report.
Worship, Music, Arts – Kim – Nothing new to report.
Women’s Guild – Jean – Nothing new to report.
Discussion Agenda
Pastor’s Report: Looking ahead: Sept. 3-October 7 – participating in “Church Renewal 2.0: From Growth Spurt to
True Transformation” – five modules. Will be on vacation 7/30 – 8/1. Goals – 2014-15 – Increase worship attendance
by 20%, attract 3 new families/household to worship, and get 30% of congregation involved in small group ministry.
Old Business:
Nominating committee – decided to establish an Ad Hoc committee to recruit new members for Finance Committee and Council. Members include: Greg Wolff, Sandy Van Kleeck, Kathy Stenseth, Jayne Campbell and
Shawn Kippley.
Messy Church – perception is went very well – numbers down slightly – having all activities in fellowship hall and
having more copies of materials available helped. Will do again on August 16 and perhaps in September. Then
evaluate.
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Fundraising – discuss lowering cost of ornaments – still have 200 left. Motion to lower cost to $10.00 each and authorizing Pastor using as gifts for events like baptisms, confirmation, etc. at her discretion. Motion by Chris,
seconded by James, carried.
New Business:
Computer purchase for Pastor Heide and AV System use – need HDMI capability. Motion to purchase computer
not to exceed $1200 and to request donations in newsletter made by Kim, seconded by James, carried.
Establish three goals for immediate action:
Increase community outreach – participate in Lake Fest, Fall Fest & UFO days. Organize ice cream social for
neighbors in fall.
Design a “logo” for First Church – utilizing the words reaching, welcoming, and connecting. Goal to have
draft by 8/17.
Continue faith formation activities.
Head Usher for August is Jean.
Communion Servers for August 2, 2015 are: Council members
Next Meeting: August 24, 2015 @ 7 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Esther, seconded by Chris, adjourned at 9:05 PM. Closed with the Lord’s Prayer
Respectfully Submitted - Esther Olson
First United Church of Christ
Financial Report Summary -- July 2015
General Fund:
July 1, 2015 Beginning BalanceJuly ReceiptsJuly DisbursementsJuly 31, 2015 Ending Balance
$15,783.43
$ 7,430.21
$ 8,139.72
$15,073.92
Improvement:
Capitol FundBeginning BalanceReceipts-Interest
Disbursements
July 31, 2015 Ending Balance
$ 3,645.43
$
.18
0
$ 3,645.61
Maintenance Fund:
Beginning BalanceReceipts-Interest
DisbursementsJuly 31, 2015 Ending Balance
$ 3,776.97
$
.18
0
$ 3,777.15
United Church Foundation Investment:
Endowment Fund PrincipalInterest Earned 2015Parsonage Fund:
Book Balance
General Fund Loan
Loan To Pastor Heide
OCWM:
Pledged
Remaining to be paid
$54,217.00
$ 1,367.32
$20,863.41
$ 4,500.00
$33,901.15
$ 6,000.00
$ 4,500.00
Please note...
The newsletter from now on will
offer a financial summary. A Full
Financial Report is available in the
Gathering Area for you to look
at/take, or you may contact the
church office to request a copy.
F i r s t U n i t e d C h u r c h
o f C h r i s t
B e l l e v i l l e , W i s c o n s i n
130 East Church Street
PO Box 380
Belleville, WI 53508
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Mark your calendar...
ICE CREAM TAILGATE
Friday, September 18th
Sunday
Sept.
13th
CHURCH DINNER
-- November 14th -Gift Basket
5-6:30 pm
Church Dinner Meeting
for all Chairpersons
following church on
Sunday, September 13
Join us
here at First Church
for a UW Babcock ice cream cone
before the Belleville Wildcats
football game. Come enjoy some ice
cream with friends old and new.
Hope to see you here!
GO WILDCATS!
SATURDAY, OCT. 3RD
9:00 am
Come join our volunteer crew as
we work together to spruce up the
church with a good fall cleaning.
The more volunteers that come,
the quicker the work will go as we
make the church sparkle!
during the Dinner
Tickets @ $1.00
Sponsored by
Fundraising Committee