Pilgrim’s Progress

January 2020

Pilgrim United Church of Christ FROM YOUR MINISTER Grace and Peace to you

SPECIALPOINTS OF INTEREST: Should old acquaintance be forgot,  Children’s Classes resume January 5 and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, Confirmation Class resumes  and old lang syne? January 8 Chorus:  Breakfast & Learn - For auld lang syne, my dear, January 11, 7:30 am for auld lang syne,

 Book Club - we'll take a cup of kindness yet, January 11, 10:00 am for auld lang syne.

 Youth Brat Fry, January 12 Grace and peace to you this holiday season  Annual Meeting - January 26 For old, long since, my dear. For old, long since, my dear.  RJ Book Discussion - February 1, 9:30 am Every year on New Year’s, that song would hit my ears and I would groan, because it seemed like one of those trivial traditions that people couldn’t seem to shake, and it meant nothing to me. One year I wondered aloud to a friend (who happened to be of Scottish descent), who then enlight- ened me to the English iteration: “For old, long since, my dear.” Inside this issue: And, for the first time, I heard the depth of nostalgia, of grief and hope being tangled together in Pilgrim 2 some strange dance, and I realized why it has been sung for so many years. Announcements As exciting as the New Year is, it means that we have to leave some things behind. And some- Missions 3 times, those things are painful: they are names of people who will not see 2020, they are beloved homes that were sold in 2019, they were jobs that were lost or transitioned out of, they were days Children’s Ministry 4 that we wish we could have back, memories of time with family lost on a lake, or around a table, Youth Ministry 5 that are now last year. For old, long since, my dear, is an utterance of grief. Social & Enrichment 6 Grief that thing that we carry around with us each and every day. Some of you feel it very poignant- ly in this moment and in this season, as empty chairs sit around tables. Maybe for the first time, or Our Thanks and 7 the tenth time, or the 50th time, but their sting is familiar and yet unexpected. Pilgrim Prayers & Maybe it’s the grief that hits the first time you catch yourself writing 2019… instead of 2020….and Committee News & 8 you are reminded at how very quickly time seems to pass (while simultaneously standing still). Thank You’s The particularity of New Year’s lives in the juxtaposition of grief and hope, a sense of what was Council Highlights 9 seated side by side the anticipation of stories yet to be written, of names that will be spoken for the first time, of opportunities that wait in this New Year. Birthdays, Office 10 Hours All of that is to say, church, as we approach a new year, that I pray what you leave behind does not cloud what is to come in 2020. I hope and pray that for each of you, this year will be gentle and Serving at Pilgrim 11 kind, that you will be met with laughter more readily than tears, that the grief you carry in your heart reminds you (above all) of the great loves you have had. January Calendar 12 Many blessings to each of you and your families in this upcoming year. I hope all of your days are

met with a cup of kindness.

With much love,

Your sister in Christ, Pastor Ashley

Page 2 PILGRIM ANNOUNCEMENTS

2019 Offerings and 2020 Envelopes The Youth Mission Trip Fundraising The Church’s Financial Year will close after the last Sunday of December. All Contributions sent by mail should be received by Committee Proudly Presents the the Church by Friday, January 3, and be postmarked and/or 5th Annual dated in 2019. Spectacular Winter Brat Fry! 2020 offering envelopes are available for pickup in the Nar- thex. They are expensive to mail. If you can, please be helpful Sunday, January 12 and drop a friend’s off on the way home. Thank you! Featured: brats, burgers, and hot dogs, with carry-home bags available! ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE: Sunday, You may also sponsor the youth brat fry with a January 26, 2020, between services. monetary donation to defray expenses! Please submit your pledge cards as soon as possible. Extra cards and E-Giving forms Please sign up on the youth bulletin board. are available at church. Watch for a video announcement from the con- firmation class at church and on Facebook!

CHRISTMAS MISSION PROJECT—Thanks to SIGN UP - NEW VOLUNTEER SHEETS~ your generosity, 68 Mount Horeb children found Please check out the areas of need for flower donations, bulletin wonderful gifts under their Christmas tree. sponsorships, Welcome Center staff, scripture readers, and treat for Thank you to all who did a little extra shopping 2020. There are many dedicated members who steadfastly sign up, to help make children’s wishes come true. Thanks also to members of the Mission team but we welcome and encourage everyone to select an opportunity! who helped coordinate this project from begin- ning to end, and to Neal Hobbs for delivering the gifts to Mount Horeb. Breakfast and learn Saturday, January 11 (7:30 am) Presentation:“Grafton Historical Society” NARRATIVE LECTIONARY READINGS: The Grafton Historical Where have we been? Society was formed in December 1: Promise of the Messiah Jeremiah 33:14-18 May, 2016. Join us to learn about the beginnings December 8: Isaiah of the Exile Isaiah 40:1-11 of this organization and December 15: Rebuilding the Temple Ezra 1:1-4; 3:1-4, 10-13 its goals as it literally digs December 22: Zechariah’s Song Luke 1:5-13 [14-15], 57-80 into the past searching for December 24: Birth of Jesus Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] clues to the early settlers December 25: Shepherd’s Visit Luke 2:8-20 and later families. There are stories to tell of this small community 20 miles north of Mil- December 29: Beginning of Good News Mark 1:1-20 waukee. Do you know the history? Where are we going? Nick Schanen will provide insights and some January 5: Jesus’ Ministry Begins Mark 1:21-45 history of the significance of the Town of January 12: Jesus Heals and Teaches Mark 2:1-22 Grafton from Lake Michigan (Port Ulao) west- January 19: Parables in Mark Mark 4:1-34 ward toward the village. This development January 26: Jesus and the Gerasene Demoniac Mark 5:1-20 began in the mid 1850s and played an im- portant role for resources to Milwaukee. There

is much more to tell.

Join us for breakfast followed by the presenta- tion. Please use the sign-up sheet posted in the narthex. A free will offering will cover the cost of the meal. MISSIONS Thank you for your generous donation of $200 to the Family Enrichment Center during the Giving Tuesday match pro- gram. Your donation and its match will help the FEC partner agencies continue to serve the community in a welcoming and professional environment. Your support allows individuals and families access to quality, professional, human services from a safe and wel- Thank you for your gift of $200 to Capu- coming center in Ozaukee County! Sincerely, chin Community Services, which sustains the ministries at the House of Peace and

Carissa Barnes, Executive Director Saint Ben’s Community Meal. Your gift will help sustain our works of mercy which care for the material and spiritual needs Thank you so much for your donation to our India Ministry. of individuals and families who turn to us. Your help in supporting education to the We wish you peace and all good in the coming holy days poorest of the poor means so much to us. and holiday season. May God give you peace. Your brother Robert Wotypka, OFM Cap. God bless you, Ministry Director, Capuchin Community Services The India Task Force

WINTER FOOD DRIVE FOR FAMILY SHARING—SUNDAY, JANUARY 19. We are asking that you bring in a bag of non-perishable items to help re-stock their shelves after the busy holidays. Items always needed in- clude: Jellies/jams/honey, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Sugar, Flour, Cereal, Healthy Snacks, Canned Meats, Salad Dressing, Canned fruit. All items are distributed free of charge, directly to those who are in need in Ozaukee County. FAMILY PROMISE—Pilgrim volunteers will assist Grace Lutheran when they host for Family Promise during the week of January 26-February 2. ST. BEN’S COMMUNITY MEAL—Did you know that free, hot, homemade meals have been served at St. Ben’s since 1970? They open their doors six nights a week (Sunday through Friday) with a nightly average of over 300 meals served to the homeless, poor and mentally ill population in Milwaukee. We, at Pilgrim, help by providing the dessert on the first Friday of each month. We also help serve the meal on the second Tuesday. Desserts are needed on Friday, January 3, by noon. Our January serving date is the 14th. Please sign up on the Mission board. MR. BOB’S UNDER THE BRIDGE MINISTRY—If you are looking for a way to make a dif- ference in the life of one of Mr. Bob’s friends, he invites you to sponsor someone with a CityPak donation of $50. CityPaks were custom designed with the needs of the homeless in mind. They are large and made from a durable ballistic nylon that allows them to withstand the elements. They have anti-theft webbing loops and multiple compartments. The CityPak has an integrated rain poncho that covers person and pak. Your contribution helps give people who live on the streets a tool to keep their personal belongings safe. If you would like to donate, please visit: mrbobsunderthebridge.org. YARN MINISTRY—The ladies at Ellsworth Correctional Facility appreciate your donations of yarn and cotton fabric. Without donations, they couldn’t continue to make afghans, quilts, blankets and much more. Please mark your bag “Yarn Ministry,” and place it on one of the shelves near the carport entrance. EMPTY RX CONTAINER COLLECTION—When you recycle your empty prescription bottles, you are helping those who go to the Bread of Healing Clinic in Milwaukee. Please remember that they can only use the amber pill bottles. The collection bin is located downstairs in Kalweit Hall. NEXT MISSION TEAM MEETING: SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 AFTER THE 10:30 SERVICE IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM. Never walk away from someone who deserves help; Your hand is God’s hand for that person. PROVERBS 3:27 THE MESSAGE Page 4 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY—ROCK HOUR NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS on an AMAZING Christmas Program! Thank you to all the children who put so much work into their performance!

Sunday School Resumes on January 5th Theme this month: Explorers and Little Rocks will be exploring baptism and learning about John the Baptist

During the month of January, Voyagers will learn about the UCC tradition of Baptism and its importance to our faith. We will also honor Martin Luther King's birthday and talk about diversity in our community.

Music: Great job on the program! Watch for dates for our next singing Sunday!

ROCK ‘N PLAY CENTER Staffed from 7:45am- ROCK HOUR HELPERS NEEDED! 11:45am for infants-5K. Consider volunteering during ROCK HOUR! You may be surprised and learn Children ages 2yr-5K something while you are helping out your are welcome to join. church family. Little Rocks follow Click on this link to sign up for a “Children's Time” during the Sunday during Rock Hour: 10:30am worship service. Copy of ROCK hour helpers 2018-19

PILGRIM CHILDREN’S SUNDAY PROGRAMMING Explorers (1st-4th grade) & Voyagers (5th-6th grade) ROCK HOUR 9:00am-10:20am As always, we welcome volunteers to help in 2yrs. – Kindergarten the class on Sunday morning. Give it a try and sign up today! LITTLE ROCKS after Children’s Time at the 10:30 service http://signup.com/go/VTvtmzE Infant – Kindergarten ROCK ‘n PLAY 7:45am-11:45am *Parent must be in the building for child to be in the nursery. Page 5 YOUTH MINISTRY

Synago Services January Service Dates: January 19th Gathering time: 10:00-10:30am in the Youth Room… FOOD PROVIDED Service time: 10:30-11:30. We will go to the service together Youth Mission Sunday: January 12 Attend service on January 12th to hear stories, see pictures Youth who went to New York, New York last summer. This is a great way to hear first hand how a mission trip can have a positive impact on the life of our Pilgrim Youth.

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Connect and Commune Sunday, January 5th!

This is a chance for 7th and 8th grade Confirmands to gather, share friendship and attend service together as a group. Food provided. Details: Gather 10:00am in the Youth room for friendship, food and fun. Worship at the 10:30am service Confirmation Class Resumes Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30 p.m. Parents- Please make sure to pick-up your Confirmand at 8:00p.m. sharp. Worship and Service Reminders: Don’t wait until the end of the church year to get 18 worship services in and 3 community service projects and 1 church volunteer opportunity accomplished. Fundraising Brat Fry Sunday - January 12th Spread the word, Pilgrim Youth will be holding our FIFTH winter Brat Fry between services. This will be a great way to support the Youth Mission Trip Fundraising efforts and break up the winter blahs. Here is your chance to give your taste buds a reminder of summer! Youth Help will be needed and sign-ups will be posted. If you would like to sign up now, here is the link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050448ABA72EA0F58-brat 16th ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER & TALENT(LESS) SHOW Sunday, February 9th Mark your calendars and get ready to for a great meal and a fun night of Pilgrim talent! Talent is open to ALL!! Watch the Synago bulletin board for details and sign-ups. This is our largest fundraiser and we need both Youth and Parent help! THANKS to all the youth and parents who helped make our annual Cookie Bake Sale Fundraiser a smash- ing success! Extra Special Thanks to Janet Kunz and Jennifer Wooten for running the kitchen and keeping everyone on task. 2020 YOUTH MISSION TRIP: APPALCHIA SERVICE PROJECT, KENTUCKY We are excited about our mission trip for July 2020 and are looking for an approximate number to how many youth and adults are going. We will be having a meeting in the beginning of February. Please use this link to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050448ABA72EA0F58-2020

Pilgrim’s Youth Ministry Team Rachel Grossman-Zack Meg Claeys Middle/High School Coordinator Elementary/Middle School Coordinator Phone: 612/275-9615 Phone: 262-707-2927 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Page 6 SOCIAL & ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SOCIAL OPPORTUNITES SHEEPSHEAD DATES: Join the fun on Fridays, January 10 and 24 at 1:00 pm in the Conference Room. On Thursday, January 16, SENIOR COFFEE will meet in the conference room at church at 10:00. The dis- cussion question will be: What is your favorite movie? On Tuesday, January 21, WOMEN’S JOURNEY will meet at the home of Faye Junker at 7:00 pm. FUNSETTERS: On Thursday, January 30th, the Funsetters will meet at 11:30 for lunch at Flipside in Grafton. We ask that those interested in coming please sign up in the Narthex by the 26th.

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITES

Thursday Adult Study Book Discussion - 6:30 pm “What Does the Bible Say About...?” Various scripture passages provide insight for reflection on topics that are perti- nent in our daily lives. We continue on January 9th with discussion on colorful language, perfection, and more. For details and copies of the discussion points, please contact Ron Wildasin at 262-377-9547 ([email protected]).

Sunday Morning Adult Study Group - 9:20 am “The Apocryphal Jesus” We are following this DVD 24-session series, which covers a variety of early Christian writings that survive outside of the Canon (authoritative scriptures) in the New Testament. These writings reveal diversity and vitality of Christian story-telling. Experience some new insights from letters and revelations. No preparation is required.

January 11, 2020 - 10 to 11:30am Plant Waterer Needed! Please contact the office if you Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist would like to keep our plants Author Shauna Niequist invites you to consider the refreshed. You are free to arrange landscape of your own life, and what it might look like a schedule that works for you! to leave behind the pressure to be perfect and begin the life-changing practice of simply being present, in the middle of the mess and the ordinariness of life."

Books may be purchased independently ($13 on Ama- The CRAFTERS Small Group will resume on zon currently) or contact Kelly DuBord for a book. Thursday, January 16. We will meet at Questions: Kelly DuBord (414)339-2898 6:30pm in the Coffee House. Questions? Call Barb Arity at 262-376-9312. THANK YOUs, PILGRIM PRAYERS & CARES Page 7 Thanks to….  BOILER ISSUE - Our gratitude to Ron Wildasin, Neal Hobbs, and anyone who worked to resolve the heat issue in the church. Also to those who were flexible and understanding concerning the lack of heat and the activities affected.  HANGING OF THE GREENS, Dec 4 - To those dedicated members and friend who decorated the sanctuary for the Christmas sea- son. It was still very cold from the heat issue, so our many thanks to you!  CHRISTMAS CAROLERS, Dec 8 - To Cory Jepsen-Hobbs for arranging the event, and to all the carolers who brought joy!  WOMEN’s ADVENT SERVICE, Dec 9 - To Linda Eakin, Rachel Gutridge, and all those who volunteered for and participated in the beautiful evening.  CHILDREN”s CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, Dec 15 - To Devon Polzar and the Children’s Ministry Team for this fantastic presentation.  YOUTH COOKIE BAKE SALE, Dec 15 - To Rachel Grossman-Zach, Meg Claeys, and all the youth and adults who donated, pre- pared and worked toward this important fundraiser for the Mission Trip.  Everyone who donated towards the children’s gifts, The Christmas Fund, The Pilgrim Fund, and all outreach and missions to the community during the holiday season.  All who donated poinsettias - thank you to Kit Faase & Cheri Burton for arranging them and to anyone who kept them watered! For Healing and Strength: *For Jill Schowalter, who completed chemotherapy. *For Owen Snyder, and his parents, Matt and Darya, and brother, Dean. Owen has a tumor growing out of the bones near his brain stem. Prayers for the Snyder-Alexander family as they decide next steps and where those next steps will be taken. *For Ron Van Ryzin, who was recently hospitalized with a diverticulitis flair. *For Elizabeth Hembel, who suffered a stroke last weekend, but is home recovering. *For Mitchell Schowalter, who was recently hospitalized with a collapsed lung. *For Bill Reas, who was recovering from heart surgery but continues to struggle with complications in the past few weeks. *For David, Marcia Ramierz’s nephew who has struggled with addiction and celebrated 60 days sober. *For Eileen, CJ Plante’s mother, who recently had surgery to remove a tumor on her kidney. *For Tom Fisher, who continues to recover from toe amputations a few weeks ago. *For Bill Eernisse, who began a new round of chemotherapy this past week. *For Leslie, friend of Patty Guist and Beth Hartman, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. *For Duffy, who relocated to Milan Estates assisted living in Saukville. *For Bob, Mike Fischer’s father, who remains in hospice care. *For Autumn, Kathy Ellenbecker’s granddaughter, and her baby, Jazmin. *For Ginny Minard, Jill Cobb’s mother, who was diagnosed with bone cancer. *For Michelle Wagner, who continues chemo treatments. *Many, many prayers to all of you that plan on traveling. *A joy that Aaron Schubert and Adam Lusty were home from the military for the holidays! *A joy for our partnership with Mount Horeb, who collected a love offering on Dec 8 to help offset the cost of our boiler repair! ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS *For Kathleen, Pat Grabow’s mom, as she remains in hospice care. *For Les Kobliska, Kory’s father, who is suffering from worsening dementia. *For all of those in our lives that continue to receive treatment for cancer. *For all of those in on congregation and families who are recovering from alcoholism, especially during this holiday party season. *For all of you that are caretakers for family and friends. *For all of those that are expecting. *A special prayer of thanks for all those who serve in the military and their families. *For all of our homebound members and those in care facilities. *For all of those struggling with mental illness and their families. IN SYMPATHY: *For the family of Ruth Reas, who passed away on Friday, December 27. *For the family of Deloris Schneider, who passed away on Sunday, December 8. *For Dennis Grabow, whose mother, Ayleene, passed away on December 11. CONGRATULATIONS TO:  Kaylee and Parker Popp, who welcomed daughter, Brynlee Lynn, on November 27.  Oivia Marie Lucht (Emma and Matthew) who was baptized on December 22.

Our Members in Care Facilities or Homebound Kathy Kanios, Home Carol Charnitz, Home Jacob Godejohn – US Marine Corps, LCpl Rev. Steve Evans, Cedar Communities Owen Godejohn - US Army-Basic Training Carolyn Fuhr, Village Pointe Commons Donna Graham, Gina’s Home Luke Johnson - US Navy-Builder Petty Officer 1st Class Elizabeth Hembel, Lasata Heights Nathan Kline – Wisconsin Army National Guard, PVT Eleanor Paschke, Home Adam Lusty – US Army, Sgt. Pam Paul, Home Linda Schafer, Lasata Mark Aaron Schubert - US Air Force-Ellsworth, SD Wayne (Duffy) Ver Velde, Milan Estates, Saukville Page 8 COMMITTEE NEWS AND THANK YOU’S

From the Counting Team

Shortly after the end of the year, you will be receiving a year-end statement for your giving for the year. Please review it for accuracy. Offerings given at the end of 2019 for 2020 gifts should be listed as Prepaid Pledges versus Envelope Offerings. The statement will contain instructions for reporting any discrepancies. Please note that certain items are included or excluded based upon IRS guidelines. Excluded are items such as the purchasing of poinsettias or Easter lilies, monies given toward Lenten meals or the Spaghetti dinner, and confirmation fees, as you are receiving something of value for these amounts. Included items are envelope giving and mission giv- ing. Travel expenses for mission trips are also included as specifically allowed by the IRS.

Please consider giving through our e-giving program. Pilgrim can conveniently withdraw money from your bank account on a weekly, semi-monthly or monthly basis to fulfill your pledged giving. E-giving is a convenient, hassle-free way for members to donate and benefits Pilgrim as it creates a steady inflow of funds that the church can count on throughout the year. E-giving forms can be found on the envelope table in the narthex.

BOOK DISCUSSION in conjunction with the Racial Justice Team: February 1, 2020 – 9:30-11:00 am I wish to thank the small but mighty group of Christmas carolers who brightened the day for 7 “Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race” of our Pilgrim friends. The soulful singers by Debbie Irving included Suzanne and Audrey Beck, Beth Debby Irving's powerful Waking Up White opens a rare window on how Hartman, Sue Willman, Pastor Ashley, white Americans are socialized. Irving's focus on the mechanics of racism Kathy Ellenbecker, Kathy’s granddaughter, operating in just one life -- her own -- may lead white readers to recon- sider the roots of their own perspectives -- and their role in dismantling Autumn Ellenbecker, and great granddaughter, old myths. The discussion will be facilitated by Lucy Wyka and Rachel Jazmin, who carried the spirit of Christmas in Gutridge. her sweet little heart . Books can be ordered independently (17.99 new on Amazon) or contact ❤️ Lucy Wyka at [email protected] / Kelly DuBord at [email protected] if you would like us to order a copy for Peace, you. There are also a few copies available on loan at Pilgrim. Cory Jepsen-Hobbs, Care Team If you have questions, please contact Lucy Wyka at [email protected] Page 9 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS & FINANCE REPORT

December 12, 2019 *Unapproved as of printing* October Treasurer’s Report: The total revenues for November 2019 were $25,830. Total expenses were $31,049, resulting in a Net Loss of ($5,219). Operating Checking Account Balance is $ 90,557, Envelope offerings totaled $22,515 for November 2019. Minister’s Report: Worship: ● A huge thank you to the worship team for designing and setting up the Advent environment in the sanctuary! It, once again, is absolutely beautiful! ● Well done, as well to the Women’s Journey, for another beautiful Women’s Advent Candlelight Service! ● The Children’s Christmas Program is being held this Sunday at the 8:00 and 10:30 services. ● Christmas Eve services will be held at 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. on December 24. ● There are no Christmas Day services. ● Sunday December 29 we will be having one 9:00 a.m. service and in lieu of a sermon, we will be having a “Questions I’ve always wanted to ask a Pastor” in place of a meditation (this Sunday was intended to be a week off for Pastor Ashley, but she was having a hard time finding someone to preach), so we are going to try and have some fun. ● We have a baptism on Sunday December 22. ● We have a baptism on Sunday January 5. Pastoral Care: ● Deloris Schneider passed away on Sunday December 8. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday January 25. ● Pastor Ashley has continued to make routine pastoral calls and will see all of our homebound members in the next few weeks. ● Pastor Ashley continues to be available for pastoral needs as they arise. ● Pastor Ashley caroled with members of Pilgrim on Sunday December 8. Staff Support: ● Pastor Ashley has completed background checks for all of Pilgrim’s employees. ● Pastor Ashley will be finishing up the remaining staff reviews/ effective conversations within the week. ● Pastor Ashley has continued to meet with staff on an as needed basis. ● Pastor Ashley is hosting the staff Christmas party on Monday December 16 at her home. Administration: ● Pastor Ashley has continued to offer support to the Finance Advisory Committee. ● Pastor Ashley wants to thank Bill Maca, Ron Wildasin, and Neal Hobbs for their help and assistance when the boiler took a small vacation. Educational: ● Pastor Ashley has ended her contract with her coach, per the coach’s suggestion. ● Pastor Ashley plans to utilize her continuing education fund to attend the Advanced Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional Process in 2020/2021 in Lombard IL. Denominational: ● Pastor Ashley attended the UCCi board meeting December 6 and 7 at Pilgrim Center. Other: ● Pastor Ashley met with the Grafton Clergy group on November 20. ● Pastor Ashley submitted her Learning Covenant to the Pension Boards on December 1. Thanks for your input! ● Pastor Ashley want to offer an incredible amount of gratitude to our ministry partners at Mount Horeb, who having heard about our boiler situation took up a love offering at their service last Sunday and raised $ 475.00 for the repair of our boiler. Old Business: New Council Members – Continuing Discussion – Presented by Bill Maca ● We have (1) nominee for Council membership that has accepted the commitment. ● We are still searching for the second nominee required for this coming year’s Council. ● We will be reaching out again to a select few to gauge their interest, willingness & commitment to serve. Security Committee Updates – Presented by Bill Maca & Dustin Beck ● Bill presented Council with a quote proposal from 1 vendor, with options that will need to be decided upon. ● Dustin is working with a second vendor to have their quote proposal supplied. ● Once the second vendor’s quote proposal is receive & reviewed, Council will vote on the best path forward for Pilgrim. Donor Webpage Update – Presented by Dustin Beck ● We have decided to postpone work on this project until more information is available. ● Dustin will continue to request for the additional information required. ● We hope to resume work on this at our February – 2020 meeting. New Business: A. Set Agenda for January Congregational meeting - Led by Bill Maca ● Due to conflicts with the schedules of 1/3 of the Council members, we have decided to move the January Congregational meeting out 1 week so that all of Council will be able to attend & present. New date for the Congregational meeting is set for January 26, 2020. ● Agenda items and leadership assignments for each were assigned. B. Discussion – Annual Reports Compilation – Led by Bill Maca ● Annual reports from all committees need to be handed in to the Office Manager so that she can compile a final comprehensive report. Discussion: Proposed 2020 Budget – Led by Caryn Boegel ● Caryn presented, Council reviewed and discussed the contents of the new proposed 2020 Budget. A copy of the complete Council

Next Meeting: January 9, 2020 Minutes, as well as Financial Reports, Respectfully submitted, are available upon request Robb Ladd, Council Secretary from the Church Office.

Page 10 JANUARY BIRTHDAYS, OFFICE HOURS

1 Jill Cobb 10 Sandra Wegner 15 Brian Sueppel 23 Chris Kline Neal Hobbs Angela Wenzel 16 Richard Martin Addison Schubert David Meier 11 Elizabeth Elgin 17 Gary Dowe 24 Marlena Mikulski 3 Isla DuBord Kathy Kanios Cindy Winkler 25 Todd Johnson Kati Robishaw Bonnie Willis Karyn Zillmann Alexander Meer 4 Mary Kremer 13 Tabatha Meier 18 Tim Dearth Wyatt Nelson Addison Staszko 14 Chris Elgin Andrew Cotton Bonnie Orten Karen Tiffany Nancy Olson Nicole Roberts Htoo Say Paw 5 Maria Destrampe Sophia Pekarske 19 Daniel Bader 26 Nicole Meer Ellie Gehrke Sheryl Welzien Matthew Sutinen David Rumpf Rayce Morrow 20 Michelle Bauer 27 Dylan Mayer 7 Annie Gehrke Abigail Roberts Anna Morrow Marianna Rigert 21 Riley Braun Ryan Seawall Holly Sutinen Mark Meier 28 Sue Bartlein 8 Amanda Holtslander 22 Alexander Britt Alex Blanco Zachary Swenson Christopher Britt Olivia Rottier 9 Jim Wilkerson Caden Francek Alex Santo 29 Claire Hegedus 31 Ted Kraus Grayson Rudich

OFFICE HOURS Please submit February Pastor Ashley Nolte: Monday - Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm articles by Monday Evenings & weekends by appointment and as necessary. January 20 Please call or text 920-762-0192 Lisa Quick: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 1:00 pm Office Phone 262-377-2640 Email–[email protected] OR [email protected] Page 11 SERVING AT PILGRIM

January SCRIPTURE READERS WELCOME CENTER - January 8:00 10:30 5 Kris Fisher Dave Braby 12 Mary Beuscher Gisela Berger 19 Alexander Bergman Dave Braby 26 Mary Beuscher George Schowalter January SUNDAY TREAT SCHEDULE:

5 12 Janet Van Zile FLOWERS AND BULLETINS FOR January 19 Flowers Bulletins 26 5 LaVonne Sinner 12 Carol & Ed Proctor Proctor 19 Jan & Dave Braby 26 USHERS

JANUARY 8:00 10:30 GREETERS Ron Wildasin Greg Mursch C = Carport N = Front Door to Narthex Randy Mitschka Brian Heniadis Jane Bachman-Groth Neal Hobbs JANUARY Roger Groth Doug Mueller 8:00 am 10:30 am Barb Arity 5 Kraig & Sheila Kuck-C 5 Sven & Amanda Binder-C

Robb & Roberta Ladd-N David & Linda Boesch-N FEBRUARY

Bill Sinner Bob Steckel 12 Eric & Louise Lusty-C 12 Tim & Mary Boesch-C Deanne Schubert Bill Maca Karen Meier-N Eric & Allissa Borchardt-N Jesse Schubert Matt Faase Dennis Grabow Kit Faase 19 Mark & Amy Matter -C 19 David & Jan Braby-C Chris Kline Gisela Berger Nathan & Christie Matter-N Justin & Tracy Braun-N

26 Dale & Diane Nauta-C 26 Eric & Kate Burrows-C Geoff & Valerie Nauth-N Michelle Burt-N

ACOLYTES FEBRUARY JANUARY 8:00 am 10:30 am 5 Butch & Nola Paegelow-C John & Jennifer Carli-C 8:00 am - OPEN Erin Petersen-N Joe & Leslie Chapman-N 10:30 am

12 Tim & Dawn Pfaff-C Lisa Chapman-C Mike & Chrissy Pfeiffer-N Ray & Tiffany Chontos-N 5 Ryan Leidel Jacob Leidel 19 David & Leslie Plautz-C Steve & Jill Cobb - C 12 Peter Nolte Sam Pekarske 26 Andy & Reagan Schmitter-C Rev Mary Davies-C 19 Colson Maurer Bill & Candy Sinner-N Ronna Dibb-N Ellie Gehrke

26 Brooke Carli If you find you cannot greet on your assigned Sunday, please contact: Dorothy Bowen [email protected] or call at 262-377-2218. Grace Nolte JANUARY 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Wed Thu Fri Sat

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SUN St. Ben’s Desserts 8:30a - 12:00p

Ruth Reas Memorial Service

Sunday, December 12 3:00 - visitation OFFICE CLOSED SUNDAY, January 19 5:00 - service

5 Communion 6 7 8 9 10 11 Worship 8 & 10:30 EPIPHANY Mom’s Coffee 9 am Adult Bible Study Sheepshead - 1 pm GarageBand 9-11a

9:00 Classes-9:15 Choir Confirmation 6:30 pm Remove Breakfast & Learn Adult Study-9:15 Council Meeting Decorations 6:30 pm 7:30 am 7:00 pm GarageBand 6:00p

Praise Team 7:30p Book Club Boy Scouts 6-8:30pm Chinese School 2-8pm 10:00 am Maple Leaf Academy 9-12 Maple Leaf Academy 9-12

12 Worship 13 14 15 16 17 18 8 & 10:30 St. Ben’s Serving Senior Coffee Mom’s Coffee 9 am 9:00 Classes-9:15 Choir Chimin In 4:15 pm 10:00 am Adult Study-9: 15 7:00 pm Confirmation 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study Property & Grounds GarageBand 6:00p 6:30 pm Mission Team - 11:30a 7:00 pm Praise Team 7:30p Crafters - 6:30 pm Boy Scouts 6-8:30pm Brat Fry Chinese School 2-8pm Music Academy 9-4 Maple Leaf Academy 9-12 Maple Leaf Academy 9-12 19 Communion 20 21 22 23 24 25

Worship 8 & 10:30 Martin Luther Adult Bible Study Sheepshead - 1 pm Mom’s Coffee 9 am 9:00 Classes-9:15 Choir King, Jr. Day Women’s Journey 6:30 pm Deloris Schneider Adult Study-9:15 Confirmation 6:30 pm Memorial Service 7:00 pm GarageBand 6:00p Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Praise Team 7:30p Winter Food Drive Boy Scouts 6-8:30pm

Maple Leaf Academy 9-12 Maple Leaf Academy 9-12 Music Academy 9-4 Chinese School 2-8pm 26 Worship 27 28 29 30 31 8 & 10:30 Mom’s Coffee 9 am Funsetters 9:00 Classes-9:15 Choir Chimin In Confirmation 6:30 pm 11:30am Maple Leaf Adult Study-9: 15 7:00 pm Make-up Day GarageBand 6:00p Adult Bible Study 9-12 ANNUAL MEETING Praise Team 7:30p 6:30 pm

Music Academy 9-4 Chinese School 2-8pm Maple Leaf Academy 9-12