Weekly newsletter from Memorial Presbyterian Church, Appleton, WI
Thursday, January 12, 2017
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The keynote speaker for the Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be Leonard Pitts, on "Refusing to be a Bystander to Racism and Injustice." The event will be held on Monday, January 16 from
6:30 - 7:45 pm at Lawrence Memorial Chapel.
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Youth and Children News
Sunday School (Age 4 through Grade 6)
This Sunday the children will continue in their new series of lessons exploring Jesus' life with the lesson, "John Baptizes Jesus," based on Matthew 3:13-17. Parents, if you'd like to take a look at some at-home activities for this Sunday's lesson, click here.
For those new to MPC, children ages 4 through those entering 6th grade meet together in the 4 Yr - Grade 6 Classroom in the lower level on Sunday mornings at 8:45 am. The hour includes the weekly lesson while the kids enjoy a banana, music time, and lesson-based activity.
Kinderchurch Worship (Age 3 - Grade 2)
This Sunday's lesson is "Jesus in the Wilderness," based on Luke 4:1-15. Kinderchurch is an age-appropriate worship experience provided for children ages 3 through Grade 2. Children attend worship with their parents for about 15 minutes, and then move to the Kinderchurch room as a group. On Sundays when communion is served, Kinderchurch is not held so that
children may experience communion with their parents.
Prayer Buddy Program
With the onset of the new year comes a brand new batch of envelopes in the Prayer Buddy mailbox, so kids make sure to check the mailbox to get mail from your buddy!
Youth Fellowship
Due to the weather this week, there was no Youth Group, so we will be discussing "Is Jesus the only way to God?" this coming week. Come join us at 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays for some fun games and great discussions. We would love to see you there!
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 Changes Afoot in the Music Department
At the close of 2016 we bid farewell to Music Director Cara Davis. As the search for a new Music Director and Organist continues we will be welcoming several guest organists into at least February to allow time for interviews.
Cara's departure is creating opportunities for two Lawrence University students to take an increased role. Dominic Ellis will be directing the choir during our search for a Music Director. Dom is a senior at Lawrence, majoring in music composition and conducting. And we welcome as our new Handbell Choir Director, Phillip Knisely, a sophomore at Lawrence from Oklahoma majoring in bassoon performance. Please give a warm Memorial welcome to Dom and Phillip.
The search for a Music Director and Organist is ongoing but we'll keep you updated. If you have questions please contact Pastor Mike or Chad Schimmelpfenning, Personnel Committee Chair.
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It's an Exciting Year for Adult Education!
Sunday Mornings, 8:45 a.m.
- January 15 - Living the Question 2.0 - Incarnation: Divinely Human - led by Laurie McCulloch
- January 22 - Sunday Times
- January 29 - Living the Question 2.0 - Prayer: Intimacy with God
Making Sense of Scripture (Mondays, 12:00 noon)
There's still time to join even if you haven't signed up!
- January 16 - What is the Bible?
- January 23 - Is the Bible True?
- January 30 - How is the Bible the Word of God?
Covenant Bible Study (Tuesdays, 12:00 noon)
- January 17 - James, Jude and Peter - Act Like a Christian: Practicing What We Believe
- January 24 - Prophets: Isaiah and the Twelve - Doing the Right Thing
- January 31 - 1, 2 & 3 John - Life Together: Abundant, eternal life with others
Lectionary Lunch (Wednesdays, 12:00 noon)
- January 18 - Looking back to Luke 4:14-30; looking forward to Luke 5:1-11
- January 25 - Looking back to Luke 5:1-11; looking forward to Luke 6:1-16
If you are interested in participating in any of these studies but haven't joined in, please do so! You can contact Greg Braatz about how to jump in.
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Sundays Available for Flowers
The 2017 flower poster is up and ready for you to indicate what Sundays you would like to contribute chancel flower bouquet. You may contribute chancel flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, and the flowers may be in the form of a bouquet, a potted flower, or a green plant. You can sign up for a Sunday either by signing your name right on the poster outside the church office, or by calling the church at 734-1787. Then, fill out this form and sending it in via email or postal service. Payment may be made by check or online.
Typically, the church office places the order with Riverside by Reynebeau Florist; you then send a check in payment for the flowers directly to MPC. If you prefer, you may also order the flowers yourself from Riverside by Reynebeau or another florist, or even bring an arrangement of seasonal flowers from your garden. The congregation so enjoys the flowers each week during the worship service, and they add a wonderful element to our worship every Sunday.
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Per Capita Payment
The 2017 per capita rate has gone up to $35 per member. Please contribute $35 for every MPC member in your household. For your convenience, you may pay online here. Thank you!
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Wisconsin Old School Meets South Africa!
Yes, you read that correctly! The Deacon Fellowship Team is hosting a potluck after worship on Sunday, January 29
. The theme for the potluck is Wisconsin Old School, so pull out those recipes that stir your memories of potlucks past and bring the ones you love the most.
Then gather your table service, and plan to stay after church. (Deacons will provide the beverages.) Now, to the South Africa part of the title: Greg Braatz is going to entertain us with pictures of lions, giraffes, and elephants from their recent trip to South Africa. So mark your calendars, and come enjoy the fellowship, food, and adventures of your MPC family!
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Salvation Army Collection
Many, many thanks to all who contributed to the Salvation Army collection over the holidays! The hallway was chock full of grocery bags filled to the brim with lots of great food items for those who are in need. Let's ring in the New Year with another generous collection this Sunday, January 15.
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Pray Without Ceasing
Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it, and it will be yours."
Mark 11:24
The MPC Prayer Group meets every Wednesday from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, in the Chapel, praying for our families, our church, our community, and our world. We are here to pray for anything you might need. Please let your prayer request be made known by writing it down in a note and placing it in the prayer request box in the church office, or email to the Group Coordinator, Connie Olson. All requests are confidential. If you would like to join the group, please also contact Connie.
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This week, let us pray for...
- Emily Guttenberg asks for continued prayers for her friend and co-worker, Mary, who is having health issues.
- Megan Biese reports that her friend, Chrissy, had a baby girl last week after being on bedrest for several weeks. Little Margaret (Maggie) arrived a bit early but she is breathing without assistance and working on eating on her own. It could be a few weeks before she's able to go home, so continued prayers are most appreciated.
- Pat Spindler asks for prayers for her son, Doug, who is looking for a job.
- Mary Francis' brother-in-law, Larry, has started chemotherapy and is doing well at this time. The continued blessings of prayers and expressed concern for Larry and his family will help with his treatment plan.
- John Koskinen's father is in hospice care.
- A recent caller to the church office asked for prayers for her and her brother, who are disagreeing with each other.
If you have a prayer request, please send it to
Paula Hoglund
for inclusion in next week's communication.
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Sunday Morning Volunteers Needed
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Many thanks to all of our Sunday Morning volunteers! If you are unable to serve on the day you are scheduled, please arrange for a
substitute
and email the church office with any changes. For a full schedule and volunteer contact information, click here.
Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers for the following positions in the regular Sunday schedule:
- 1 Head Usher
- 2 General Ushers
- 2 Communion Preparers (work as a team, 3-4 times per year)
If you are able to assist with any of these positions, please
email the church office. Thank you!
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Sunday, January 15
Greeters: Andy & Connie Ogilvie, Ken Opgenorth
Head Usher: Tim Shoaf
Ushers: Mason Buss, Laurie McCulloch, Elaine Presby, Pat Spindler
Scripture Reader: Valerie Bayer
Kinderchurch: Kathy Privatt, Leader; Jane Slater, Greeter
Coffee Hosts: Jeanne & Peter Ryerson
Counters: Gayle Hardt, Marty Ward
Sunday, January 22
Greeters: Ariel Ehricke, Nathan Roth, Pat Spindler
Head Usher: Tom Neal
Ushers: Norm Colson, Sue Neal, Fred Umland, Maggie Layng
Scripture Reader: Nancy Umland
Kinderchurch: Pam Dodge, Leader; Ashley Zuege, Greeter
Coffee Hosts: Sarah Beard, Dolly Manning
Counters: Kerry Guttenberg, Diane Lightfield
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Community Notices
Zion Lutheran Church invites you to join them for the Inaugural Recital of their new pipe organ on Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 p.m. The guest organist will be Dr. John Schwandt. The church is located at 912 N. Oneida St. in Appleton. For more information, contact the church at 920-739-3104 or send them an
email.
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Events This Week
Sunday, January 15
8:45 am Education
10:00 am Worship Service
10:15 am Kinderchurch
11:00 am Fellowship
Monday, January 16
12:00 pm Bible Study
1:00 pm Visitation Teams
6:30 pm Property Meeting
7:00 pm Mission Funding
Tuesday, January 17
6:30 am Good News Women
9:30 am Staff Meeting
12:00 pm Covenant Study
6:30 pm Adult Ed Meeting
6:00 pm Fellowship Meeting
6:30 pm Board of Deacons
Wednesday, January 18
10:00 am Prayer Team
12:00 pm Lectionary Study
6:00 pm Handbell Choir
6:00 pm Youth Group
7:00 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday, January 19
6:30 am All Things Considered Men's Forum
1:00 pm Quilting Bees
1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sunday, January 22
8:45 am Christian Education
10:00 am Worship Service
10:15 am Kinderchurch
11:00 am Fellowship
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Upcoming
Worship Services
Sunday, January 15
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
10:00 am Worship Service
Luke 4:14-30
Pastor Mike Goodwin
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Sunday, January 22
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
10:00 am Worship Service
Luke 5:1-11
Pastor Mike Goodwin
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Sunday, January 29
4th Sunday after Epiphany
10:00 am Worship Service
Luke 6:1-16
Pastor Mike Goodwin
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Sunday, February 5
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:00 am Worship Service
Luke 7:1-17
Pastor Mike Goodwin
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Contact the Staff
Commissioned Ruling Elder
Resident Christian Educator
Office Manager
Bookkeeper
Sherry Meyer
Custodian
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The Memo from Memorial is published every Thursday.
Deadline for notices are Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. Send all i
nformation to
or contact the church office at
920-734-1787.
The January-March 2017 quarterly publication of The Chimes is available here.
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