December 2019 eNewsletter
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What's happening in the Wisconsin Conference
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The Gift of Time
Gift-giving is a big part of Christmas. As I think of gifts I’ve received over the years, I realize that shared time and experiences are by far...
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Juanita Edge
Communication Director
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The Most Valuable Gift
I struggle each year with buying Christmas gifts for family and friends. What would they like? What would be appropriate? Will they...
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Michael G. Edge
President
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I pray God blessed all of you with a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. We have just closed the books on October and I am thankful to report...
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F. Brian Stephan
Executive Secretary/Treasurer
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Help Build New Cabins at Camp Wakonda
Brrrr! I think Winter decided to show up this last week! With lots of snow and clouds around, it makes me long for the warmth...
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Eric Chavez
Youth Director
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I hope you enjoy the many highlights from our Wisconsin Conference schools that you will find in this eNewsletter. We are blessed to have great schools and teachers!
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Sue Nelson
Superintendent of Education
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Kelly Taitano New Wisconsin Academy Registrar
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Wisconsin Academy (WA) is very happy to introduce Kelly Taitano as the new school registrar. She comes from Tipton, Indiana. Her Bachelors and Masters degrees are in Secondary English Education. She likes cooking and preaching. She and her husband, John, have three children, Brenna, a sophomore in college, Zane, a sophomore in high school, and Vance in eighth grade...
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Otter Creek Students Learn by Doing
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Students at Otter Creek Christian School learn in a variety of experiential ways with their teacher, Daisy Nieman. Some methods include: 1. Making paper plate mouths with teeth to learn about
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Hands-on Science Class for Maranatha School
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Students at the Maranatha School enjoyed a hands-on science class with cranberries. First, they took normal tap water and put a handful of fresh cranberries in. They had to predict if the cranberries would sink
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Hillside Christian School's Prayer Ministry
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Every morning, Hillside students are praying for cities in the North American Division that have a population of 1,000,000 or larger. We pray specifically for their leaders, missionaries, families, and
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Life Lessons: Dr. Earl Peters, age 94
A Dedicated Life in Service for Others
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Dr. Earl Peters, aged 94, has been a life-long Seventh-day Adventist. He attended Emmanuel Missionary College and received his doctorate from Loma Linda University. After practicing Family Medicine in
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Three Angels Christian School Tradition
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Our national Thanksgiving holiday stems from the feast held in the autumn of 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag gathered at Plymouth to celebrate the colony’s first successful autumn harvest...
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Find Adventist Radio Stations in Wisconsin
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This is a list of Wisconsin Adventist radio stations of which the Wisconsin Conference is aware. Any updates are welcome. Please send updated information to
Juanita Edge
Communication Director.
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LightHouse Thrift Store December Food Sales
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Click the link to see what food sales are happening at the LightHouse Thrift Store during the month of December.
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Bible Class Challenges Maranatha Students
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Bible class had Maranatha students working on a challenge to determine the correct path to take through a grid. We had very few clues and when we made the wrong choice we had to start at the beginning
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Eric Chavez Ordained to the Gospel Ministry
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Sabbath morning, November 23, 2019, Pastor Eric Chavez was ordained to the Gospel Ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The service was held at the Green Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church in
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Green Bay Pathfinders Autumn Activities
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On November 6, the Green Bay Pioneers went door to door, collecting canned goods and other food items for our annual food drive. Even though the weather was cold, the Pathfinders didn’t let that
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Autumn Activities in Wisconsin Schools
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Field trips, poem writing, being thankful, visiting elderly, and painting pumpkins are only a part of the fun fall activities students are enjoying.
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WA Seniors Visit Four Houses of Worship
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Last Tuesday, students in Bible IV visited four houses of worship in the Milwaukee area as part of their unit on world-views and religions. During the all-day field trip, we visited the Hindu Temple of Wisconsin
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Green Bay Jr. Academy Raises $920 for Kosrae
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Green Bay Adventist Junior Academy K-10 students and staff created 40 pillows to raise money for the building of a gym and the needed improvements to the church in Kosrae, our Lake Union mission
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Donors Provide Minivan for Camp Wakonda
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Camp Wakonda would like to thank the thoughtful donors who gave camp the gift of a minivan! The couple who donated the van said that one day they were talking together and said, “We don’t need our mini van
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Hispanic Women's Evangelistic Banquet
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On November 17 the Hispanic Women’s Ministries celebrated its sixth annual ladies banquet, “Delight Yourself in Good Eating.” Over 300 members attended, including more than 80 friends. This
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ACS Booth Raises Awareness at Hispanic Women's Evangelistic Banquet
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Alice Garrett, Adventist Community Services (ACS) coordinator for the Wisconsin Conference, was invited to have a booth sharing outreach ideas at the Hispanic Women’s Evangelistic Banquet, where over 300 women
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Budding Authors in Milwaukee School
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“Ready…set…go!” With these words the students in my third and fourth grade class lower their pencils and begin to write furiously. It is November 1, 2019, and it is the beginning of Nanowrimo or, as it’s...
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Part-Time Assistant Food Service Position Available at Wisconsin Academy
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Wisconsin Academy is looking for a flexible part-time assistant food-service person to help in the cafeteria. If you are interested, contact Principal Rosalie Rasmussen at 989-763-4826, or Superintendent
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Wisconsin Academy: Student Week of Prayer
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This week we have been gathering each evening as well as each morning to hear students share how God’s Word has impacted their lives. We’ve heard how God has helped students locked in darkness find the
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Maranatha: How Far Sneeze Germs Travel
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Friday, November 16, Maranatha students tested out how far sneeze germs can travel. Their first attempt was with paper confetti, but it wasn’t properly exiting the balloon. Then they used glitter. After testing...
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Hillside Christian School Visits Nursing Home
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Each month Hillside Christian School students visit a local nursing home. This week they helped residents make a turkey. The residents were delighted with the students, thanked them for coming, and said they are...
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Join Cruise With A Mission: Dec. 15-22, 2019
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Join young adults and those young at heart Dec. 15-22 for a journey through the Caribbean while serving the local communities. Cruise With A Mission provides young adults from all walks of life opportunities to...
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Green Bay Pathfinders Lending a Helping Hand
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Green Bay Pioneer Pathfinders have been working hard moving wood from a barn to a shed. This will bring easier access this winter for a church member who is limited physically. Great job Pathfinders!
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Hillside Christian School Explores DNA
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Today before heading off to work, Jared Marsh took time to stop by the Hillside Christian School and show the students how to extract DNA from a strawberry. What an amazing science lab experiment! Thank you...
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Video Report of Marshfield Free Health Clinic
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The Seventh-day Adventist churches of central Wisconsin in conjunction with the Wisconsin Conference and the Marshfield Clinic held their second Adventist Community Health Initiative (ACHI) on October 26 in...
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Posters and Video for Lake Union Prayer Conference March 6-7, 2020
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Register today at
www.ourunitedcry.org
. Embassy Suites 6089 Clarks Creek Road, Plainfield, IN. The early bird rate is $55 which lasts until December 17. This fee covers attendance at the...
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November Lay-Pastor Training Report
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Snowflakes in the air amidst autumnal colors demonstrate our Creator’s artistry and creativity, yet the call to the hearts of common, faithful leaders gathered for Lay Pastor training at the Wisconsin SDA Conference Center...
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Join the Volunteer List for Free Adventist Community Health Initiatives in Wisconsin
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If you are interested in being notified when and where Free Adventist Community Health Initiatives are being held in Wisconsin, please
register here
and join our volunteer list. Holding a professional health...
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Come experience a unique retelling of the first advent of Jesus. Walk with us through Jerusalem market, witness dramatic reenactments, relax with warm refreshments, and be blessed by Christmas songs performed by our talented local artists. Free admission.
When
: December 7-8, 2019
@ 6:00 pm
Where
: 1926 Elka Lane, Madison, WI
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Invite your friends and family to the Milwaukee Central Christmas Concert.
Special Feature: Milwaukee Central Children’s Choir
Christmas luncheon will be provided for all guests and family.
Time
: December 14, 11:00 am
Place
: Milwaukee Central SDA Church
2229 N Terrace Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Special Guest Speaker: Elder Jay Gallimore
Theme
: 20/20 FAITH
Scripture
: “For this God is our God forever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.” Ps.48:14
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Emotional and Spiritual Care Training is a program provided by the North American Division to equip people to serve as credentialed responders after disasters and other traumatic events.
Pre-registration will be necessary. Watch for more details.
LOCATION: Camp Wakonda
QUESTIONS:
Contact Alice Garrett
608-345-3883
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With Mike Tucker of
Faith for Today
Performing Arts Center
Sun Prairie High School
Sponsored by the Family Life Ministries Department of the Wisconsin Conference
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Indianapolis
April 8-10, 2020
The Lake Union is coordinating a free Pathway to Heath event. For information on how you can participate click the link below.
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