November 2015 Newsletter - First United Church of Christ

November 2015
The Anchor
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
W ORSHIP NOTES
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
WELCOMING
Worship Teams
Women’s Guild
2
CONNECTING
Prayer Requests - Wedding
Thank You - In Sympathy
3
November Celebrations
Fundraising
4
Stewardship
Worship, Arts & Music
5
Youth Ministry
6
Area Events
7
REACHING OUT
Mission & Outreach
8
Council Minutes
9
Financial Report Summary
10
Activity/Puzzle/Bible Quiz
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
Come Join Us Set-Up for the Church Dinner
Wednesday, November 11th
5:30 - 7:00 pm
(earlier time because of Veterans Day Program)
~ A Chili Dinner will be Provided ~
November 2015
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WELCOMING
November 1
Communion
November 8
November 15
November 22
Thanksgiving
November 29
1st Sunday of
Ushers/Greeters:
Church Council
Ushers/Greeters:
Sheldon & Laurie
Grossen
Rodger & Kim Goke
Ushers/Greeters:
Dan, Matt and
Kathy Stenseth
Ushers/Greeters:
Betty Goke and
Joan Root
Karen Meier and
Kathy Stenseth
Ushers/Greeters:
Larry, Jan,
Nicholas and Bryan
Pauli
Acolytes:
Acolytes:
Acolytes:
Acolytes:
Acolytes:
COME EARLY AND VOLUNTEER -- GRADES 4 AND UP
Liturgist:
Tyler Rufenacht
Liturgist:
Mary Austin
Liturgist:
Need Volunteer
Liturgist:
Chris Copeland
Liturgist:
Ryley Helwig
Organist:
Organist:
Organist:
Organist:
Organist:
Fellowship Time:
Women’s Guild
Fellowship Time:
Mary Boley
Fellowship Time:
Juanita Harbort and
Pam Sharon
Fellowship Time:
Connie Erb
Fellowship Time:
Corey & Karisa
Hurst
HEAD USHER: Kim Goke
WELCOME TEAM LEADERS: Rodger & Kim Goke
DECEMBER COMMITTEE
The Women’s Guild hosts the
Fellowship Time the first Sunday of the month.
NOVEMBER COMMITTEE
The co-chairmen for November are Mary Austin and
Jean Heinzman. Their committee is: Jacqueline Deery,
Eli Durst, Connie Erb, Janice Hageman, Tanya Helwig,
Anna Lazarescu-Helwig, Denise Rolli, Sandy Van Kleeck,
Crystal Viney, Tiffany Walker and Sue Yaeger.
The Guild has dish cloths for sale at $1.25 each.
The December co-chairmen are Mary Boley and Amy
Copeland. Their committee members are: Barbara
Baumgartner, Kellie Beckman, Barb Eichelkraut, Brenda
Gehin, Michelle Gratz, Lois Heittola, Jan Pauli and Angie
Rufenacht. The December committee will host the
Fellowship Time for the Sunday School Christmas
Program. The Guild will furnish Jesus birthday cake.
The Nov.-Dec. issue of
“THE UPPER ROOM” is
available in the Narthex.
There are big print copies
and also small print copies.
These are made available
through the Women’s Guild.
Take a copy home with you
for your devotional reading.
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CONNECTING
P R AYER R EQU ES TS
Healing & Wholeness…
Ann Austin (daughter-in-law of Mary Austin)
Jerri Bergdoll (MS, sister of Lucy Leuenberger)
Larry Caldwell (son of Cleota Caldwell)
Gerald Donovan
Peggy Eichelkraut
Savannah Grindle
Jennifer Hein (friend of Pam Kelly)
Esther Huntoon
Paul Jacobs (brother of Ralph Jacobs)
Cheryl Melcher (surgery)
Garnett Richardson (cancer treatment)
Annette Seihorn (sister-in-law of Jim Huntoon)
Roland Sies
Sophia Sies (gr. granddaughter of Roland & Janice Sies)
Carol Storm (daughter of Mary Lou Ryan)
Pray for those Close to Home…
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
Ashley Legler and Eric Ellis were married at First Church on
October 10th with Pastor Heide officiating. Congratulations
and best wishes to them! Ashley is the granddaughter of Bill
and Rose Legler.
T
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THANK YOU to the volunteers
who helped with the “Fall
Cleaning” here on Sat. Oct. 3rd.
Windows were washed, floors
cleaned, walls wiped down,
cobwebs banished, cupboards
gone through… and the list
continues. Your time and cleaning skills were very appreciated!
Our sympathy to Lori Krug
In the passing of her former
husband, Don Krug. The
memorial service was held on
Thursday, October 15th.
----------------------Thank you for your thoughts,
Charlie Johnson Family
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N OV E MB E R C E L EB RAT I ON S
November 2:
Peter Bigler
Luane Blaser
November 5:
Joel Jacobs
Kristi Wallin
November 6:
Mike Cann
November 9:
Wally Boley
Deb Cann
Isaac Erb
November 11:
Cody Bigler
November 12:
Ryley Helwig
November 14:
Nick Sies
November 15:
Richard Kittleson
November 16:
Amanda Lettman
November 17:
Karen Meier
Carl Molter
November 18:
Sheldon Grossen
Bob Sies
November 19:
Rodger Goke
Angie Rufenacht
November 21:
BJ Eichelkraut
Jessica Kelley
November 23:
Max Gerner
November 25:
Matt Stenseth
November 26:
Don Boley
November 27:
Brad Gile
Jeff Hendrickson
November 28:
Jim Schneider
November 29:
Danny Sies
November 30:
Barb Babler
November 6:
Roland & Janice Sies
Let us know if we missed
your name or need to
make any changes to
these lists.
F U N D RA I S I N G
GIFT BASKET RAFFLE
AT CHURCH DINNER
NOVEMBER 14TH
We’re also looking for donations of baked goods to be sold
at the Bake Sale during the Church Dinner. If you’d like to
help out by doing some baking, please have your items
(priced) here by 2:30 pm on November 14th.
ITEMS FOR SALE
The Fundraising Committee has 26 Raffle Baskets
on display. The tickets are $1.00 each. You can
purchase tickets now through Sun. Nov. 15th.
The winners will be drawn after church on the
15th. Thank you to everyone who donated baskets or money. We have such a wonderful variety of baskets--check them out! Thanks, also, to
everyone who has purchased tickets. Good luck!
Ornaments celebrating our 100th
Year Anniversary -- With the holidays coming, they would make
nice Christmas gifts. They sell for
$10.00 each. They are on display at the Welcome
Table in the Gathering Area.
An assortment of Greeting Cards for 75 cents each
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.
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-- STEWARDSHIP -Trust in the Promise
God promises us a future with hope. In the past few weeks, many of
you have shown trust in the promise by completing a card indicating
your intention of giving to First Church for 2016. If you have not yet
done so, please consider an amount you could be comfortable gifting
next year. You may complete an Intention of Giving Card found in the
pews, or contact Pastor Heide or the church office. Electronic options
are available.
W O R S HI P , A RT S & M U S I C
Come help us decorate the
church for Christmas!
Sunday, November 29th
We’ll do some decorating during worship, and you’re
invited to stay after the service to help finish.
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Introduction of 2016 Confirmation Class and
Third Graders receiving Bibles
UFO Float
Preparation
November 2015
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th
Zwingli UCC - Paoli
Auction/Bazaar & Raffle
Montrose Town Hall, Paoli
4:30 pm -- Lunch
7:00 pm -- Auction
Many Great Raffle Prizes & Auction Items
Lunch: BBQ, Ham Sandwiches, Hotdogs,
Chips, Pies, Bars, Milk, Water & Soda
Everyone Welcomed!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th
Handling the Holidays Program
Monroe Clinic Hospice
• Common Holiday Concerns • Grief &
Mourning • Practical Strategies to Handle the
Holidays • Spiritual Care in Grief and Loss •
Ways to Remember a Loved One
1:30 - 3:30 pm
St. Camillus Center, 2101 Sixth St., Monroe
Register/Info: 608-324-1230 or 800-367-8406
www.monroeclinic.org
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd
Celebration of Lights Service
Sponsored by Monroe Clinic Hospice
4th Annual
TURKEY DROP
Fri. Nov. 13th
4:30-7:00 pm
Please join the high school and middle school students in
helping provide turkeys to those in need so they too can
have a ‘Happy Turkey Day’! Please donate turkeys to
Burreson’s or come to the Belleville Middle School parking
lot to drop off your turkey on Fri. Nov. 13th.
Monetary donations are also accepted - checks payable
to: Belleville High School (send to 635 W. Church St., Belleville, WI 53508) with “Turkey Drop” in the memo line.
Dinner Fixings can also be donated: potatoes in a box,
gravy, dressing/stuffing, green beans, cream of mushroom
soup, orange Jell-o, frozen pumpkin pies, and Cool Whip.
Items can be dropped off at the H.S. office anytime.
Honor a loved one - living or in memory during the Christmas season with a personalized
ornament for a minimum donation of $8.00.
6:30 pm Service at United Methodist Church
2227 Fourth St., Monroe
More info: 608-324-1230 or 800-367-8406
www.monroeclinic.org
DRAWING HELD DECEMBER 13th
St. John’s Raffle Prizes
St. John’s UCC, Monroe
Over $5000.00 in Prizes
List of prizes posted on
bulletin board by Sanctuary Entrance
Ticket Prices: $5.00 each or
6 for $25.00
See Pastor Heide if you’d like to
purchase a ticket(s).
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R E AC H I N G O U T
Relieving Hunger One Step At A Time
The 30 walkers in the 2015 CROP Walk helped to raise
$2,628 so far ($1,315 by First UCC members).
Communities Responding
to Overcome Poverty
Participants were from First UCC, Grace United Methodist, St.
Francis, and Primrose Lutheran. The walkers from First Church
were: Ralph & Betsy Jacobs, Shawn & Ken Kippley, Jeff & Donna
Christen, Paul Hodel & Diane Alsmox, Juanita Harbort, Pam, Jason,
& Mark Sharon, Karen Meier, Pastor Heide Hackman, and Allen &
Kathy Marty. We were accompanied by these furry friends:
Gidget, Clyde, Jake, Dexter, Luna, and Marti.
Many thanks go to all the walkers and their sponsors, Juanita
Harbort for taking care of the treasurer’s duties, and Karen Meier
and Ralph Jacobs for helping at the registration table. All working
together to end world hunger.
SANDWICH/MEAL
ASSEMBLY
to feed 100 people
SAT. NOVEMBER 21st
8:30 AM
Donations needed: for sandwich/meal assembly:
6 lbs. each of sliced turkey and ham
(Burreson’s deli slices)
10 loaves of bread
100 slices of cheese
Fruit (bananas, oranges, tangerines, apples)
Dessert (cookies, brownies, etc.)
To-go snacks (individual size)
To-go drinks (water bottles or juice boxes)
A sign-up sheet will be available at the Welcome
Table on Sun. Nov. 15th. Contact Kim Goke or
the church office with any questions.
NIN OFFERING -- With your generous contributions, we raised
$290.00. The UCC Ministry of
Justice and Compassion will be
giving one-third of this offering
to the Council for American Indian Ministries.
The November and December
Food Pantry theme is “Home for
the Holidays”. While picking up
ingredients for your favorite
holiday dishes, don’t forget to
pick up a few extra for the Food
Pantry, too. You can leave items
in the blue bin in the Gathering Area.
The Giving Tree Project helps to
provide Christmas gifts for children
in need in the Belleville community.
The gift suggestion tags will be available starting Sunday, Nov. 22nd.
To participate, choose a tag from
the tree, shop for items suggested,
wrap the gift, and place under the
tree in the Gathering Area. There
are also envelopes on the tree to
accept money donations. Please
have gifts at the church by Sunday, December 6th. Your
help is greatly appreciated.
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C H U RC H C OU NC I L N O TES
FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Council Meeting -- September 21, 2015
Members present: Pastor Heide, Paul Hodel, Shawn Kippley, Kim Goke, Greg Wolff, Chris Copeland, Jean Heinzman and
Jeff Christen. Esther and James excused.
Paul Hodel called the meeting to order and we opened with devotion.
Treasurer’s Report: Shawn made a motion to accept and pay all bills as funds are available, Jeff seconded, carried.
Secretary’s Report: No Changes.
Consent Agenda (committee reports) Annual Dinner removed for discussion. All other reports were accepted.
Committee Reports:
Christian Education – James - Sunday, Sept. 13 was registration for the carnival. Organizing the introduction of new
tools for equipping all members to grow in faith formation using the ideas from "Shaped by the Story". Organized the
initial meeting for middle school youth and confirmation class.
Fundraising – Shawn - We have (4) baskets so far for the raffle. More people have signed up. Need the baskets to the
church by October 10 and we will start selling tickets on Oct. 11.
We are going to have just a bake sale and the raffle at the dinner---no crafts this year. The raffle tickets will be $1.00.
We have (3) car wash cards left. $30.00 for (5) washes.
Stewardship/Membership – Chris – Reviewed letter to be sent to the congregation for the week of Sept. 21. Inserts
will include "Trust in Promise" bulletin insert with giving table and intention of giving cards. A follow up letter will be
mailed the week of November 16. Topics for faith sharing during worship started on Sept. 20 - Promise, Sept. 27 - Faith
and Struggle, Oct. 4 - Encounters with God/Growth, Oct. 11 - Commitment Sunday - Obedience / Covenant - Youth
speaker. Fall Fest - will hand out Crop Walk info and church brochure. Ideas for upcoming months: Wednesday night
Family Faith Night, Trick or Treat - hand out treats and coffee, UFO Parade - float?, Christmas caroling at Heartsong and
or New Glarus Home. Coordinate household chores / yard raking with Senior Citizen's Office
Building & Grounds – Jeff - Rear door repairs will be completed when parts arrive. Looking to contact a contractor to
assess the windowsill condition of the stain glass windows on the north face of the original church building. If the sills
are ok, a painter will be contacted to seal and repaint this year. Various proposals for window replacement will be submitted after a Building and Grounds meeting and will hopefully move forward as weather permits next year. Next
meeting is Sept. 29, 2015.
Memorial – Kim – No updates. Will have future discussion on getting additional Nescos and another 6 ft. table with
memorial fund money from Axel Dahlberg, Shawn's father.
Pastoral Relations – Jean – No updates.
Finance - Esther - No updates.
Endowment – Jean - Committee met on September 13 to discuss and review the bylaws. Next step is to meet with Finance, Council and then the congregation for any recommended changes.
Mission / Outreach - Shawn - Made sandwiches for the Friends of the State Street Family on Sat. , Sept. 19. CROP
Walk sponsor sheets will be available Sunday, September 27. Family Promise is coming up October 9. If anyone would
like to contribute for the meal, Betsy Jacobs and Shawn Kippley will be hosting the Friday night meal.
Worship, Music, Arts – Kim – No updates.
Women’s Guild - Jean - The Hannah Circle hosted the Birthday Bingo Party at the New Glarus Home on Wed., Sept. 16.
40 people attended. The Guild will hold fall meeting in October.
Annual Dinner - Had a meeting on Sept. 13 to touch base with the teams. Greg Wolff looking into the specifics on the
turkeys due to shortage and price.
Pastor’s Report: Prayer notes from bulletin and daily devotional to start the day. Meetings with council, Stewardship/
membership, Christian Education. Pastoral care for those at home. Sept. 22 - Wisconsin conference meeting about Division of Church and Ministry. Oct. 12 and 13 - Retreat for Church Growth and Process at Pilgrim Center and Oct. 23 Co
-leading all day workshop on clergy Boundary.
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Other Business: Church Fall Clean Up - October 3, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
Fall Fest - October 14, 2015 - Looking into selling the basket raffle tickets
UFO Day & Halloween - October 31 - Maybe get a float together
New Business: Request from Michael Beil and his finance Shaina (Michael is the grandson of Mary Austin and Della
Beil), to have their wedding at First Church on January 2, 2016 with their pastor presiding. Greg made a motion to accept the request, Jean seconded, motion carried.
Old Business: Discussion for Council goals.
Head Usher for October is: Jeff
Communion Servers for October 4, 2015 are: Jeff, Shawn, Kim, James and Chris.
Next Meeting: October 19 @ 7 p.m.
Shawn made the motion to adjourn, Chris seconded and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer
Respectfully Submitted, Shawn Kippley, Council Secretary
First United Church of Christ
Financial Report Summary -- September 2015
General Fund:
September 1, 2015 Beginning BalanceSeptember ReceiptsSeptember Disbursements-
$15,77420
$ 7,370.24
$ 8,397.06
September 30, 2015 Ending Balance
$14,747.38
Improvement:
Capitol FundBeginning BalanceReceipts-Interest
Disbursements
$ 3,645.75
$
.18
0
September 30, 2015 Ending Balance
$ 3,645.93
Maintenance Fund:
Beginning BalanceReceipts-Interest
Disbursements-
$ 3,849.29
$ 110.18
0
September 30, 2015 Ending Balance
$ 3,959.47
United Church Foundation Investment:
Endowment Fund PrincipalInterest Earned 2015-
$54,217.00
$ 1,367.32
Parsonage Fund:
Book Balance
General Fund Loan
Loan To Pastor Heide
$20,863.41
$ 4,500.00
$33,901.15
OCWM:
Pledged
Remaining to be paid
$6,000.00
$3,000.00
Full Financial Report available
upon request . Copies are
available at the Welcome Table,
or you may contact the
church office.
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Bible Quiz
Of what ethnicity was the one leper out of 10 healed who returned to thank Jesus?
Answer: B (See Luke 17:16.
A. Syrophoenician
B. Samaritan
C. Syrian
D. Judean
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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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Check us out!
www.bellevillefirstucc.org
Mark your calendar...
ANNUAL CHURCH DINNER
-- Sat. Nov. 14th -4:00 - 8:00 pm
Bring your friends and neighbors
and join us for dinner!
Gift Basket Raffle -Tickets @ $1.00
Bake Sale
Join us
Sundays
at
9:30 am
Veterans Day Program
Wed. Nov. 11th
7:00 pm
High School Gym
American Legion
Post 460
2 W. Pearl St.
Belleville
ANNUAL
BINGO & FEATHER
PARTY
Sat. November 14th
6:00 pm
Bingo
Raffles & Door Prizes
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
Blood Drive
Messy Church -An Inspiring Model of Ministry
St. Mary of Lourdes
Workshop at McFarland UCC
4:00 - 8:00 pm
$25.00 (includes dinner)
Talk to Pastor Heide if you’re
interested in going!
221 Frederick St., Belleville
Tues. Nov. 10th -- 1:00 - 6:00 pm
For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS
or visit redcrossblood.org
Use sponsor code Belleville