Green Sheet 022215 - First Congregational Church

Attendance Figures for February 15, 2015 8 AM: 9 - Worship 10 AM: 114 - Worship; 41 - Teachers, Children and Youth
Are you interested in participating in a Bible Study geared toward the young family? Then First
Church Tosa’s Young Families Bible Study (YFBS) is for you! This study group was formed to meet
the needs of families with young children. The group requires no advanced preparation and all
discussion is accessible to children. Parents can choose to keep their children with them during the
study time, or childcare may be used as needed. If you would like more information, please contact
seminarian Joel Boyd at joelkennethboyd@gmail.com or at 414-731-8196. We next meet on Sunday,
March 1, 11:15 AM in the Parlor.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Serving February 22, 2015 – Serving March 1, 2015 – 8 & 10 AM 8 & 10 AM 8 AM: Greeter/Usher: John Markel 8 AM: Greeter/Usher: ________ 10 AM: Greeters: Jim & Sharon Petrie, Parking Lot 10 AM: Greeters: ________, Parking Lot Greeters: Greeters: ________ ________ Ushers: Jeff Saeger -­‐ Captain, Chris Fink, Scott and Ushers: ________ -­‐ Captain, ________, ________, Sally Rondeau, Susan Santelle ________ Acolytes: Logan and Payton Breitzmann Acolytes: Brenna Masloroff, Ethan Wendt Coffee Hour: Melissa Greipp Coffee Hour: Debbie Hayden, Cheryl Lund Sign up to serve in the Blue Book located on the Gathering Table. Ministers: The Members of this Church Assisted by: Senior Minister – Rev. William S. Trump, Jr. – trumpb@firstchurchtosa.org
Associate Minister of Pastoral Care – Rev. Dr. Barry W. Szymanski – szymanskib@firstchurchtosa.org
Seminary Student — Joel K. Boyd — joelkennethboyd@gmail.com
Moderator – Jane Boyd – janemahlon.boyd@earthlink.net
Administrator – Michael “Chip” Smith – smithc@firstchurchtosa.org
Music Director – Lee Jacobi – jacobil@firstchurchtosa.org
Organist – Thomas Gregory – tgregory1@wi.rr.com
Director of Christian Education – Tonia Wallner – toniawallner@yahoo.com
Junior & Cherub Choir Director – Roxanne Trump-Miles – daveroxmiles@aol.com
In case of emergency, a minister is on call at 414-258-7378.
Church Office: 414-258-7375 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; Fri., 8:30 AM–Noon
The Congregational Home
The Congregational Home, founded as an extension of the mission of the First Congregational Church of
Wauwatosa, creates and maintains a caring community for the elderly;
offering housing, health care and quality of life services.
President/COO – Charles Nelson, R.N., M.S.
Chaplain – Rev. Joseph Phillips
Board Chair – John Dragisic
The FIRST CHURCH
GREEN SHEET
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA
1511 Church Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 – 414-258-7375
www.FirstChurchTosa.org
Calendar for the Week of February 22, 2015 Sunday, February 22 8:00 AM Worship in the Chapel
NO Lectionary Discussion
9:00 AM Sunday Symposium – Lounge,
Discovery Kids – LL5, Junior Choir reh. –
LL4E
10:00 AM Worship in the Nave/Junior
Choir/Children in Church/PF/Sunday
School for ages 3 – 5th grade/Nursery
11:00 AM Coffee Fellowship – Social Hall
6:00 PM Lenten Supper & Program – Social
Hall, Debtors Anonymous – LL5
Monday, February 23 8:45 AM Suburban Women’s Club of Tosa
Bd – Lounge
7:00 PM Al-Anon – LL4W
8:00 PM AA – LL5
Friday, February 27 9:00 AM Harmony Singers – Lounge
Tuesday, February 24 9:00 AM YOGA – Lounge
2:00 PM @Cong. Home – Alzheimer’s
Support Group
6:00 PM Communications – Conference
Room 7:00 PM Church Council – Lounge, Boy
Scouts – LL5
8:00 PM AA (United We Stand) – LL4W
Wednesday, February 25 6:30 AM Men’s Ministry
7:00 AM Women’s Ministry – Parlor
10:00 AM @Cong. Home – Baking Group
Thursday, February 26 9:00 AM Big Band – Social Hall
10:00 AM Sidetracks – Library
6:45 PM Bible Study Fellowship – Chapel,
Lounge
7:00 PM Choir of First Church reh. – Choir
Room
Saturday, February 28 8:00 AM Civic Music Assn. – Parlor, Social
Hall
A Breakfast Meeting for Paris Flea Market Volunteers is planned for Saturday, March 14
from 9 - 11 AM in the Social Hall. The Flea
Market will be held on Saturday, May 16.
Anyone who is interested in volunteering or
who would like more information about
volunteer opportunities is welcome to
attend. Areas requiring volunteers include
Booths, Silent Auction, Café, Bake Sale,
Flower Sale, Greeters and Tour Docents,
Cashiers, and more. Our breakfast menu
features egg bakes, fresh fruit, rolls, and
beverages. Please sign up at the Gathering
Table in the Atrium to reserve a spot.
WCA First Fridays •Friday, March 6, 7 - 10 PM @Ozaukee Cong. in Grafton
This statewide fellowship program is for youth in grades 6 12 and is held the first Friday of each month at a different
WCA church. This month, it will be held at Ozaukee
Congregational! The evening includes dinner, songs,
worship, and small group discussions.
Information is available through Facebook at
www.facebook.com/groups/WCAFirstFridays and on
Twitter and Instagram @FirstFridaysWCA. Contact Tonia if
you plan on attending, toniawallner@yahoo.com.
Welcome to our guests
joining us today. Please check
the welcome tables in the
Atrium and the Narthex for
information about our
church.
LOOKING AHEAD: The Week of March 1st Lenten Supper & Program Gather on Wednesday, February 25 at 6 PM for a Simple
Supper featuring Chili and Hot Dogs. Freewill offerings
will be taken for the meal. The evening program consists
of multi-generational fun — including songs, music, and
games. Please sign up by Monday, February 23 at the
Gathering Table in the Atrium or by contacting the church
office at 414-258-7375 or at callena@firstchurchtosa.org.
There will be a PF Outing on March 1st
from 4 – 6 PM. It’s Curling at Hart Park!
Dinner will follow.
The Elwing family
will be giving lessons
to those who haven’t
curled before. Sign
up at the Gathering Table.
Consent forms are required!
SUNDAY SUNDAY •Junior Choir reh. – Room LL4E -­‐ 9 AM “Do something wonderful; people may imitate it.” •Discovery Kids – Room LL5 -­‐ —Albert Schweitzer 9 AM •Sunday School for ages 3 -­‐ 5th grade -­‐ 10:15 AM ONGOING Gentle YOGA Classes, •Pilgrim Fellowship Youth with Monica Stevens, are being
Group -­‐ Room 302 -­‐ 10:15 AM held on Tuesday mornings at
•Covenant Class – 9 AM. On the 1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th
Conference Room -­‐ 11:15 AM Tuesday, YOGA will be held
•Young Families Bible Study -­‐ in the Lounge. On the 2nd
Parlor -­‐ 11:15 AM Tuesday, it will be held in LL2. There is no need to sign
•PF Curling Outing -­‐ @Hart up. Chairs will be available for those with limited
Park – 4:00 PM mobility. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or
FRIDAY a large towel.
•WCA First Fridays – @Ozaukee Congregational, Grafton -­‐ 7 PM There is a live feed of the 10 AM worship service shown on the monitor near the
seating area in the Atrium. Feel free to watch
the service from there, should you wish.
After 15 years of service to First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa, our Office
For those who wear a hearing aid, our Nave
Manager, Anne Callen,
will be retiring as of
is equipped with an FM loop system. Set
st. As a result
May
31
of
this, we are beginning
your hearing aid to the “T” setting. In
the
process
of
finding a
candidate to take on addition, there is a hearing assistance system,
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ffice Manager. If you
which can amplify the worship service with
are
interested,
email
your
letter of interest and
the use of a receiver and headset. The
your
resume
to
Chip
Smith
at
headset is not usable with a hearing aid. See
smithc@firstchurchtosa.org
an usher for a receiver and headset.
The Board of Fellowship is looking
for folks to help at this year’s Easter
Brunch, to be held on April 5th at 9
AM. Cooks, servers, decorators, and
clean-up crews are needed. If you
can help, sign up at the Gathering
Table.
FREE 4 O’CLOCK -­‐ CONCERT SERIES BEGINS ON March 1, 2015 Prometheus Trio -­‐ Cellist Scott Tisdel and pianist Stefanie
Jacob welcome violinist Laura Bach, performing works by
Beethoven and Argentinian composer Astor Piazolla. The
concert is free; donations are gratefully accepted. Invite your
family and friends to enjoy this wonderful concert with you!
DISCOVERY HOUR -­‐ Sunday, March 1 Discovery Kids -­‐ LL5; C hildcare – Nursery -­‐ 9 AM *Lectionary Discussion – 8:45 AM -­‐ A discussion of today's Lectionary will take place. Folks of all ages are invited. – Chapel *Sunday Symposium – 9 AM – “The Apostle Paul” – Video Presentation – The video is from The Great Courses series entitled, “From Jesus to Constantine: A History of Early Christianity,” which is narrated by Prof. Bart Ehrman. – Lounge
Worship on Sunday, March 1, 2015 8:00 & 10:00 AM Worship in the Chapel at 8 AM
Rev. Bill Trump will present the communion message.
Nick Sluss-Rodionov is the accompanist.
Worship in the Nave at 10 AM
Rev. Bill Trump will present the message.
Children begin worship in Church with their families.
Pilgrim Fellowship youth meet in Room 302.
Sunday School for ages 3 – 5th grade.
Nursery care for ages 2 and under.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
The FCC Social Club will gather
on Saturday, March 7 at Ruby
Tap, located at 1341 N.
Wauwatosa Ave. The FCC
Social Club is a fellowship
group for singles and couples
ages 30 – 45 +/-. While at the
Ruby Tap, purchase a glass of
your favorite beverage. Kevin &
Jessie Nicholson will provide
snacks from their menu. RSVP
by March 2nd to Jessie at
jessienchlsn@yahoo.com or at
414-312-8506. New Members
are welcome!
Chancel flowers are needed
for Sunday, March 8. Honor
someone you love by
donating flowers in their
name or to celebrate a special
occasion. You will find a signup board located in the
Atrium.