CONNECTIONS A P UBLICATION OF THE CROSSING February 2009

WE’RE OFFICIALLY THE CROSSING ! BY DOUG PIERCE

t is official. We are now legally tions: United Methodist, United THE CROSSING, Inc . For many, Church of Christ, and American this is the name you have known us Baptist will soon join five past by for the past several years. How- Board members. (Our next newslet- ever,I up until now, it has simply been our ter will feature our new Board of “marketing name,” which reflects the won- Directors.) derful partnership between Madison Cam- pus Ministry, The Francis Wayland Incredible work has gone into these Foundation of Wisconsin and The Wesley changes. People have logged countless hours sharing their gifts, insights, wis- Foundation . While our ministry, focus, dom and time. I am especially grateful and outreach have not changed, several to MCM and Strategic Vision Chair, Bill significant things about us have. I am ex- Fiore, for his leadership and shepherding cited to share some of them with you in this of this process. A debt of gratitude also edition of CONNECTIONS . goes out to Strategic Vision Committee members: Jim Hook, Barb Hummel, • The Francis Wayland Foundation Doug Caves, Gil Emmert, Chris Blythe, finalized a unilateral covenant to pro- and students Travis Tennessen and Phil vide long-term funding for THE Kollmeyer. To so many others: Arlo CROSSING . This goes a long way to Richter, Wynn Davies, Dick Lovell, strengthening our financial situation. Mary Fiore, Jackie Colbert, Tom Ker- This solidifies one corner of our four- sten, and Mark Clinger (WAYLAND); legged financial house, or foundation. Chuck Zeisser, George Gay, Frank Flynn, Chris Bethke, Sue Plastereer, Sam INSIDE • The Wesley Foundation has been Royappa (WESLEY); Gail O’Neal, Jim busy receiving requests for proposals Roseberry, Cec Holder and Gayle Love DEEPLY INSPIRED 2 to sell some of its excess land. It is (MCM). Thanks, too, to my staff, Karla hoped that a sale will allow for major Schmidt and Rachel Hart-Brinson for QUEST TRIP LEADERS 3 building renovation while creating a going beyond the call of duty throughout many of these transitional moves. PAST WESLEY STUDENT 3 second stream of long-term income. LEADERS This would solidify a second corner of Finally, to church pastors, lay lead- our financial foundation, and is cru- ers, denominational officials, parents, SEMESTER AT SEA 3-4 cially important to us. (We will need students, faculty and staff, financial con- WITH tributors, vesper dinner providers and individual support as well as local con- DJEMBE DRUMMING 5 gregational/ denominational support to program guest resource speakers/leaders, balance our other two corners). THANK YOU! Together, you have been ALUMNI NEWS 5 a gift and a blessing to us! God has 8TH ANNUAL HABITAT 6 • A Nominating Committee, comprised richly blessed us with an abundance of BLITZBUILD resources—human resources being chief of members of MCM, WAYLAND HONDURAS HOUSE 7 and WESLEY, has completed its slate among them! I love it when a vision BUILD of nominees for the new CROSSING comes together! DONOR THANK YOUS 8 Board of Directors. Several new rep- resentatives from our founding tradi- Connecting with The community

DEEPLY INSPIRED BY KARLA SCHMIDT

his past semester I was sur- overcome huge social, financial, fam- but with a heart for the communities prised to receive a mysterious ily, psychological, and physical obsta- from which they came and a desire to invitation to a TRIO recep- cles to be standing before us as gradu- pass on the blessings they had received tion. The invitation said that ating seniors. These young people had and make a difference for others. It Tan unnamed student wanted to give me stared down poverty, depression, ad- was obvious that the care and support they had received from TRIO and an award. I had never heard of TRIO so diction, inner city and family violence, from those they were honoring had at first I thought it was mail spam—but prejudice, homophobia, low self es- teem, academic challenges. . . all the created in them the desire to be more it wasn’t. I accepted the invitation and while continuing their studies. Their generous with their own lives. One went to the reception where I discovered young man spoke of his hope to go I was being honored by a student who into the Peace Corps but that first he had worked in my office as an office would defer this dream and take a high assistant several years ago – Mai Kou paying job he had recently been of- Lee. Since then, Mai Kou has kept in fered – in order to save up enough touch and occasionally come in for a money to buy his mother a home! conversation about the challenges and Several times during the course of the dreams of her life. I have always appre- evening I was in tears as I listened to ciated this time to connect with Mai these students share their stories, their Kou, but until I received this invitation, I dreams, and give thanks for the sup- did not understand how much those con- they had received. It reminded versations and my presence meant to me that each one of us is where we are Karla and MaiKou at the banquet. Mai Kou. I am so grateful to have been because of the support of others in our in a position where I could give her this stories reminded me that while the lives …. and we are responsible for time and this attention. I am also hum- students on campus are young, some passing that support on to others. We bled because I was just doing my job as have had life experiences far more are each the instruments of God’s love a minister. I am reminded, however, difficult than many full-grown adults. as we touch each other’s lives.

that our undivided attention and pres- Their spirits were inspiring as they spoke of how much the TRIO program Mai Kou graduated in December with ence with others is always a huge gift. a B.S. in psychology. She currently TRIO is a federally-funded student and each of the people they were hon- oring had gifted them. They spoke of works at MATC as an enrollment facilita- support program that provides academic tor and the research lab at the Waisman dreams and visions for their lives -- and ancillary support to students from Center. low-income families, first generation college students, and students with dis- abilities. Over 500 undergraduate stu- ABOUT THE CROSSING dents are part of the program. The mis- sion is “to provide a supportive learning The Crossing seeks to provide a Christian community which fosters an equal op- community for the University of Wisconsin– portunity for success in higher educa- Madison where individuals can explore, un- tion.” The TRIO Student Support Ser- derstand, and affirm their relationship with vices Program holds a reception each God, each other, and the world. Our com- year to honor their graduates. Each munity is grounded in worship, fed by the graduate in turn can pick several people study of the scriptures, informed by the dis- to honor with The Dr. Brenda Pfaehler ciplines of the university and Christian tra- Award of Excellence in recognition of Where Faith ditions, maintained by fellowship, and seri- their contribution to the student’s aca- ously engaged with the problems and possi- demic achievements. Meets Life bilities of the world. Attending the reception was a de- lightful experience not only because I The Crossing Rev. Doug Pierce, Director was privileged to see Mai Kou again, but 1127 University Ave. Rev. Karla Schmidt, Campus Minister Madison, WI 53715 Rev. Cecil Findley, Campus Minister Emeritus because I was so inspired. As she and Rachel Hart-Brinson, Administrator other graduating students stood before Phone: 608-257-1039 Rachel Hart-Brinson, Newsletter Editor Fax: 608-256-3980 us and shared their stories, the chal- [email protected] Are you a past alum of MCM, Wesley, or Wayland? If lenges it took for each of them to be here www.crossingministries.org so, we’d love to hear from you! Please send us a card and the support they received from those or an email. they were honoring, I was deeply moved. Each of these students had to The Crossing—a partnership of Madison Campus Ministry, the Wesley Foundation, and Wayland Christian Community Houses.

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QUEST TRIPS

ur Quest trips make up an important part of The Crossing’s programming. This year we have trips going to /Palestine, , and Chiapas, Mexico. They couldn’t happen, though, without the wonder- ful students who lead them. Thanks for their hard work and commitment to experiencing and learning from the world!

O QUEST TO ISRAEL /P ALESTINE

QUEST TO CHIAPAS Andrew Granias—The experience I had dur- ing the 2006 Israel/Palestine Quest trip—meeting Andrew Reher—I am grateful to have with human rights organizations, interacting with received an opportunity to co-lead a individuals entrenched in the situation, and speak- group to Chiapas, Mexico—an opportu- ing with many others searching for peace, was a nity to help other people and expand our defining moment in my growth as a justice- cultural horizons. I am excited to share seeking being. As I take the reins to co-lead the my faith with others, and even more ea- Q:IP 2009 trip, I hope to be an active learner and listener in a ger to learn of other peoples’ perspectives place where aching minds and hearts are often desperately seek- and their relationships with God. ing an attentive home for their experiences.

Marsha Maly—I find inspiration in Kelli Minor—In order to foster peace, we the human experience, which perpetu- must first understand the views of those ally motivates me to explore different involved. I believe that the best way to learn ways of life. My connections to local about a culture is to fully emerge oneself in people and fellow travelers on past mis- the lives of the people. Through the gra- sions trips to Honduras have strength- ciousness of the people we will be visiting ened my faith and opened my heart. I and living with for a short time, we will be feel blessed to have been given the op- able to use active listening to engage in non-polemic discussions portunity to return to as a co-leader. and further understand the culture, individuals and conflict.

QUEST TO COSTA RICA Travis Tennessen—I'm looking forward to leading the Crossing's "Quest to Costa Rica" this spring break. I am very grateful for the many opportunities I have had to travel the world, meet new friends, and deepen my sense of self and service as a member of the Crossing. The theme of our trip is The Spirit of Place , and our goal is to learn how to cultivate a deep sense of place through sharing of our life experi- ences, learning about different spiritual traditions, and working with the land and people in Costa Rica.

WESLEY STUDENT LEADERS REMEMBERED t the beginning of the new year we received a note from a former Wesley director. It included the names of past Wesley Foundation Student Association Presidents. We thought we would include them as a way to honor those who were so important to Wesley history here at UW-Madison. Thanks for your participation in the past A and your continued support! 1928-29…..... James Reid Spring, 1940… Marvin Fennema Fall, 1946……. Richard Steffens 1929-30.....… Marion (Withey) Engelke Fall, 1940……. Grant Hilliker Spring, 1947… Bob Hodgell 1930-31….... Lamont Clikeman Spring, 1942… Gene Ransom Fall, 1947……. Dick Garber 1931-32.…... Hugh Oldenburg Fall, 1941……. Bernie Kassilke Spring, 1948… Les Grandine 1932-33…...... Robert Rollins Spring, 1942….Don Robinson Fall, 1948……. Dudley Hinds 1933-34…...... Louise (Dollison) Marsh Fall, 1942……. Harlyn Lange Spring, 1949… Larry Swift 1934-36….... . Eugene Kirtland Spring, 1943.... Bob Hodgell Fall, 1949……. Dick Truitt Fall, 1936…... Jean (Goodsell) Claussen Fall, 1942……. Dick Ostenso Spring, 1950… Ronnie Menzel Spring, 1937... Neal Olson Spring, 1944… Art Foster Fall, 1950……. Garland Wood Fall, 1937….. .Dick Finger Fall, 1944….… Carol (Krause) Johnson Spring, 1951… Dick Hopkins Spring, 1938... Jim Borchert Spring, 1945… Janet Schmidt Fall, 1951……. Bill James Spring, 1939... David Wilson Fall, 1945……. Louis Gosting Spring, 1952… Jerry Jayne Fall, 1939…... Ernest Wenberg Spring, 1945… Art Foster 1952-53……… Jennie Shuart

June 2004 Page 3 Connecting with The world

SEMESTER AT SEA WITH DESMOND TUTU BY ANNA TOMARO don’t know what cockles are, but least a base knowledge necessary to the cockles of my heart were sud- intelligently view and understand denly warmed. Hee hee hee hee.” them. Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s con- In the 100 day semester, our ship, tagious,I gurgling laugh filled the room the MV Explorer, would circumnavi- and we all smiled. I realized I was sit- gate the globe, stopping in 12 different ting on the edge of my seat again, pre- countries along its path; from the Ba- cariously daring the next wave to knock hamas to Puerto Rico to to me to the ground. Our voyage was com- South to to to ing to an end and Tutu was trying to Malaysia to to to impress upon us the power which the to to and finally past one hundred days had given us, disembarking in San Diego. In each explaining that he continued to find his port the ship would stop for about a week and unload its precious cargo, energy day in and day out through the sending 1,000 people out into the youth of the world. “People say kids country to experience, question, inter- these days are doing so many awful act, and learn. Classes were not con- things, but for every kid the news por- ducted while we were in country and trays as evil, there are ten others doing SAS would arrange for things like “Tutes,” dancing at the Sea Olympics. the most wondrous, helpful deeds.” I homestays and charity projects if we took a deep breath and forced myself to were interested, but otherwise we were The shipboard community was squirm backwards into a more comfort- free to explore in whatever way we one of daily, intensive interactions able position, contemplating his words saw fit, as long as we were back on with such a wide range of beliefs and and their implications for my future. board the ship by the designated time ideas you never had to look far for a Last spring I was fortunate enough of departure. Each class had tasks challenging, informative conversation. to embark on a study abroad program which were to be performed or field Everyone on board ate their three called Semester at Sea. The program, trips to take in country from time to meals a day in the same two Cafete- run through the , time, directly applying the concepts rias. We were all equally tipsy in the has converted an old cruise ship into a we were learning in the real, compara- narrow hallways as the waves threat- functioning campus community, com- tive studies of the world…It was an ened at any moment to send us reeling plete with library, student union, weight incredible way to learn. into whoever may be approaching in the other direction, toddler or room, and four floors of dormitory I knew all of the above when I Archbishop alike. Every morning as I rooms. In the spring of 2007, 702 stu- enrolled in the SAS program, but sat out on the back deck sleepily eating dents came together from all fifty states about a month before our ship was set to embark on its voyage, we received a my breakfast muffin and sipping my as well as 20 other countries to take notice informing us that South Af- tea, the Archbishop would smile and classes aboard this ship. We lived next rica’s renowned Archbishop Desmond wave as he did his daily exercising, door to our 50 professors and their fami- Tutu would be joining us for the entire making laps around the ship’s outside lies, as well as the university faculty, the 100 day voyage. Tutu had joined voy- edge. Casual dinner conversation was ship’s crew, and about 30 “lifelong ages before for the week leading up to informed by the opinions of students learners,” adults who had chosen to sail docking in as an to grandparents, previous world travel- with us, taking classes at their leisure “interport lecturer” to prepare the com- ers to those who had previously never and providing the wisdom of their years munity for its arrival, but never before left their Midwest small towns. Then in our discussions. All of us students had he fully immersed himself in the there were the social activities, we took a full load of classes; mine ranging community itself. I was ecstatic at the held a “Sea Olympics” where each from writing to anthropology to marine prospect of living in such close quar- hallway of the ship competed against biology, from some of the most re- ters with such an influential figure but each other in activities from tug-of- nowned professors the country has to I had no idea what a direct impact his war to a wavy version of limbo. Tutu offer. Every single person on the ship, presence would have. I expected the led his hallway into the union that from the 9 month old baby boy to an 82 busy, aging man would want peace morning, dressed all in Purple (the year old woman, came together each and quiet most of the time, taking this team’s color) and chanting at the top morning in the union to attend a class voyage as a sort of well-deserved va- of his lungs. He sang songs about the dangers of parasites and loose women called “Global Studies.” This course cation, perhaps coming out from time as a precaution before our entrance provided background information on the to time to give us lectures about the into Vietnam and scolded the baby he culture, politics, and history of each of lessons he had learned…but I was wrong. was holding as it ripped a tattered old the countries we would visit, giving us at

Page 4 CONNECTIONS Connecting with The world CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4... am human because you are human. If I dehumanize you, I dehumanize my- self.” Yet perhaps the most important lesson which he taught us all was his constant, child-like joyous view of the world, in spite of or maybe because of, all the things he had seen. His ever- present knee-high socks with sandals, smiling face, and bubbly laugh re- minded each of us that hope was al- ways on our side. I will forever be grateful to the many opportunities which SAS pro- vided me with and the words from a particular conversation I had with the Archbishop remain as a sort of mantra in my life: “It’s like drip, drip, drip, and it wears away at the stone.” Con- Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the author, Anna Tomaro. stant, unwavering faith and small steps of action is the only way to accomplish piece of string from his wrist, saying other human beings for reasons as the big changes which we seek. “The Dalai Llama would not be very trivial as the color of their skin. He happy if he knew you broke his gift to put a human, loveable face to the hor- Anna is a senior majoring in Languages me.” rors he had seen and experienced, and and Clultures of with a minor in But Tutes (one of his nicknames) inspired us to action with his confi- Global Cultures. From Oregon, WI. If you also challenged us, telling us tales of dence in our abilities. He instilled in want to know more about the semester at eagles spreading their wings and grave each of us the power of the South Afri- see program, visit www.semesteratsea.org. stories of men joining together to kill can philosophy, “ubuntu,” meaning “I or e-mail Anna at [email protected].

DJEMBE DRUMMING e are fortunate to offer workshops this year in djembe drumming taught by a native Ghanaian, Nani Agbeli. Nani learned drumming and dancing technique from his father who was appointed by the Ghanaian government to lead the national cultural dance perform- anceW team. Nani now resides in Madison and gives workshops in Ghanaian dance, drumming, and crafts to school children, church groups, or whoever might be inter- ested. See his website www.woezo.com for more information. We are lucky to have him share his gifts with us!

The first drum workshop held in the fall . ALUMNI NEWS We want to share news about where some of our graduates are now. Keep us updated. We’d love to hear from you !

Briana Sundal is a seasonal naturalist at Trees for Tomorrow and is engaged to long-time boyfriend, Matt Kreuser. They will be married in August. Courtney Woods teaches kindergarten in Chicago. Chris Garrison works for Habitat for Humanity in Mil- waukee through Teach for America. Rachel Hart , now Hart-Brinson, married Peter Brinson in July, 2008 and is the administrator at The Crossing. Katie Barder is assistant principal at Beloit Memorial High School and is engaged to be married to Mark Smullen in July, 2009. Joel and Amy Sommers welcomed their daughter, Halima Mae, into their family on December 20th. Leah Hart returned from Peace Corps Botswana last year and will be starting a nursing program at Johns Hopkins in June. Xavier Cornejo works with the New York Botanical Gardens on a project to document the flowering plants of the Osa Peninsula (Costa Rica) and make the information available on a website (http://sweetgum.nybg.org/osa/index.html). Nancy Lu and her hus- band welcomed a baby girl, Cindy Chu, on June 18. Jia Ying Shen and her husband welcomed a baby boy, Ethan, on November 23. George Tronsrue returned from 2 years in China teaching English and now teaches 4th grade math and English, tutors Chi- nese and English, and acts in Chicago. Nicole Helmke is serving as a volunteer with the Canossian Sisters in Agoe, Togo and has been assigned to the medical clinic’s lab. Lisa Valenti-Jordan graduated from Princeton Seminary and is now Director of Middle School Ministry at First Presbyterian Church, Berkeley, CA. Her husband, Jamie works for Del Monte. Chris Abraham and wife Maya welcomed a daughter, Mikayla last year. Karen Resch will marry Chris Borland on March 21.

June 2004 Page 5 Connecting with Habitat

HABITAT SNOWBIRDS BY LEAH HART

ight years ago, four of us year because of Peace Corps in Bot- who attended Madison Cam- swana—the only excuse legitimate pus Ministry events heard of enough for me to miss being in the a partnership between Dane Florida build. Dan, the build foreman ECounty, Wisconsin and Putnam County, in previous years, practically picked

Florida Habitat chapters because of me off the ground as I tried to get my complimentary dilemmas: Dane County arms around his 6'4" frame. His had a list of volunteers waiting to work cheeks burned red as he smiled at the The author, Leah, at the worksite. on a Habitat house. Putnam County had arrival of "the kids" from Wisconsin. of volunteerism, and the experience of a large number of plots given away to Other group members were also fellowship that brings the group to- Habitat for $1 and not enough volunteers greeted with hugs and exclamations of, gether year after year. I love seeing to build on them. "Oh, it's good to see you!" And, how some group members have grown and benefited from the trip. Our work with Habitat provides us with practical experience, but also with spiritual growth. An important part of the Florida trip is a daily group reflection. There is a theme each day such as teamwork, community, and service. Quotes spark conversations amongst the group such as "You must BE the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Ghandi. We talk about why we are there. The first few years, we struggled with our reasons. Were we being al- truistic? Housing and food was pro- It takes teamwork to put an already-built truss up on the walls. They’re HEAVY! vided. It was warm and sunny—a welcome break from Wisconsin winter My friend, Phil Kollmeyer con- "Welcome back!" And, "I knew you'd AND, we were being touted as heroes. vinced us that we should go build houses make it this year!" We heard, “what wonderful young in Florida over Christmas break that Besides the incredible hospitality people, giving their time and energy year. We have returned each subsequent that our friends in Florida provide, I when they should be on vacation.” year— each time with more students am always impressed with the group But, we felt we WERE on vacation. from The Crossing as word spread that participants. Those who are going for The question remained, are we truly the Habitat trip to Florida was not to be the first time are just as enthusiastic able to give of ourselves when we in- missed. Friendships and connections and participatory at the work site as evitably get so much in return? between repeat trip participants and our those of us who have had the opportu- After years of reflecting on this, I Floridian hosts strengthened with subse- nity in previous years to pound a nail, think the answer is: it doesn’t matter. quent Habitat trip experiences. This year raise a wall, set a truss, shingle a roof, Both parties benefit; the Putnam Habi- was my sixth year as a Blitz Build par- and put in the windows and doors. tat chapter and "the kids" from Wis- ticipant. Watching the excitement as the first consin. The gratitude and hospitality On Monday morning, when we ar- wall goes up is touching. of our southern hosts does not negate rived at the work site, Jim, the roofer, Comments such as: “We did it!” (rather, it enhances) the spirit of ser- was the first to spot me. He gave me a “I've never done anything like this vice which we bring to the trip. That bear hug and said, before.” “I didn't know I could use a we are welcomed back each year with "Gal, where were you nail gun!” “It's such a cool process” warm embraces does not undo our last year? We are repeated by "first-timers" every intentions—wanting to give time and MISSED ya!" year. energy to help provide a family with a "I missed you, There is something magical about fresh start in an affordable home. too!" I returned his watching the group grow each year as hug. It was good to be we gain the knowledge of how to build Leah graduated in May 2005 with a major back after missing last a home, how an organization like in Spanish. She will be starting nursing Habitat is kept alive by the spirit school at Johns Hopkins in June. Phil Kollmeyer on the beach in Florida. Page 6 CONNECTIONS Connecting with honduras

REVERSE MISSION TRIP TO HONDURAS BY JOHN MEREDITH

he Crossing sent three ter. However, with 7 of 11 vacation richer for it. Those without Spanish members to join a group of days spent on the construction site, the shared with locals their favorite hymns 20 people from across Wis- trip was qualitatively different from or spoke through the language of dig- consin on a trip to Central the wintertime Caribbean get-a-ways nity and playfulness universal to the America,T January 7-17. Part of that familiar to affluent students. Since the human spirit. Truly, Crossing partici- larger group included Reverend Doug house masons were locals, home pants were blessed to pay witness to Pierce's three children. Together, the building pressed Crossing members to the body of Christ-in-action modeled UCC Reverse Mission trip to Hondu- grow and refine their conversational in the lives of other trip participants ras formed two work parties of 10 peo- Spanish. Having the ability to talk and local Hondurans. For information ple, building two homes for sick and with local children, neighbors or even on future UCC-Honduras Reverse impoverished residents of El Progreso. passing ranchers in their own beautiful Mission Trips, contact David Piper at: Those residents who benefit from the Spanish created delightful return for [email protected]. work are connected to a local partner time spent on previous study. church -- the Iglesia Reformada Evan- The statewide make-up of trip John graduated from UW-Madison in De- gelica Central (Central Reformed participants also brought with it an age cember, 2006 with a graduate certificate in Evangelical Church). diversity of people ranging from late Geographic information Systems . He Obviously, the steamy-hot tropical high-school to elderly-but-vibrant. currently works as a cartographer for Forster Electrical Engineering based in climate made for a pleasant repose Each age group had something to Oregon, WI. from the icy depths of the North's win- share with the others, and all were the

John Meredith with a basketball friend. Lindsey Pierce laying cement block. Laying the foundation.

Mixing cement and hauling rocks. Shovel helpers. June 2004 Page 7 Connecting with The Church Barbara Hummel Kent Peterson and Ann Herrold- Linda R. Isham Peterson THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS Judith and Glenn Jaquith Douglas Pierce Frances Jeatran S. Dean Pies Vern and Khin Khin Jensen Sue and C. Keith Plasterer We are so grateful for the financial support, encour- Bonnie and Gil Jevne Harold and Thelma Rasmussen agement, and prayers of so many individuals and Louise Johnson Claire Rider groups. If we have inadvertently left you off of our Joel and Elizabeth Johnson James Roseberry and Susan O’Leary Brittney Kasprzak Gary and Kathy Sandefur list of gifts in 2008, please let us know! Jeanne Kloehn Karla Schmidt Douglas and Lynda Knudson Robert and Bernice Schmidt Sandra Arnn Peter and Aurelia Fabian Philip Kollmeyer Adrienne Schultz Dale and Karen Ballweg Helen and Cecil Findley Virginia and John Kruse Jon and Rheda Schultz Bette Barnes William and Mary Fiore Ruthanne Landsness Patricia Schulz Merton and Jeanne Barry Sharon and Douglas Fitzmorris Del and Joan Laughlin Glen and Marie Siferd Marvin and Ellouise Beatty Frank and Jane Anne Flynn Roland and Martha Liebenow Joel and Amy Sommers Christine Bethke George Gay and Brian Soper Mary Ann Litwiller and Fred Brancel Randel and Barbara Stapelmann Fred Benck Haywood and Audrey Gilliam Gayle and Bill Love Jason and Amanda Stein Helen and Cecil Bewick Dorothy Gosting Richard and Cindy Lovell Sevens Construction Corporation Paul and Linda Bishop Jerry and Sara Hagen Vern and Sylvia Lowell Lauren Stuessy and Petra Streiff Christopher and Diane Blythe Jerry and Linda Hancock Alice Lundeen Peter and Carolyn Stuessy Winton and Tammy Boyd H.B. and Winifred Hardy Judith Lyons James and Kathryn Taylor Elizabeth and Eric Bradford Kristi and Curtis Hart Pamela Mason Cynthia Terrill Tisha Brown Reta Harring Martin and Ruth Massengale Cindy Thiesenhusen Roger Buffett and Deborah Holbrook Paul and Linda Harris S.F. and K.A. Mayeshiba Jill Thomas Susan Burwell Philip Haslanger and Ellen Reuter Timothy and Jennifer McNurlen Tom and Dianne Totten Janet Byers-Dent Donald Hausch and Joanne Thompson David and Linda Michael Jon and Peggy Traver Colin Cameron Susan and William Hausler Leon and Jocelyn Miller Bernie and Jim Treichel Doug and Sherry Caves Richard and Beatrice Hayden Marjorie Leeper Miller Keith Ames and Ruth Trembath Elizabeth Clarke JungJa and Doug Haynes J. Emory Morris Richard and Barbara Truitt Anthoney and Elizabeth Conner Lydia and Palmer Haynes Dave and Ann Moyer Bonnie and John Van Overbeke Randall and Laura Crow Brian and Anne Marie Heins Teresa Mulrooney Andrew L. and Belva C. Wade Richard Dancey and R. Afton Lois Hindhede Robert Mutton and Vera Ames Charles and Gloria Waity Elizabeth and Ed Daub Patricia Hitchcock Mary and Arthur Nack Ronald and Janet Wanek David and Janet Daniel Arthur Hoberg R.D. Nashold Elaine Weidemann Wynn and Loree Davies Barbara and Robert Hoel Bonnie Bruce Nissly Dave and Barb Werner Andrew and Beverly Davison Enid Hoffman Helene Nelson Donald and Darlene Wellner Rev. Francis and Nancy Deaner Kevin and Mary Hoffman Deborah and James Neuman T. Edmond White Robert and Jeanne Debraal Aaron Holder Virginia Nickeson Brenda Wilcox Gene and Bea Dewey Cecilia Wilson Holder Bruce and Carol Odeen Cathleen and Arthur Wille Susie and Matthew Dixon Gloria Holz and Larry Freng Gail and William O’Neal Robert and Emily Williams Gil and Nancy Emmert Carolyn Hood Parker and Sharon Palmer Stephen A. Wilson Kenneth and Marge Engelman James and Patricia Hook Kenneth Pennings Charles and Nancy Zeisser Ruth Evans Howard W. Kanetzke Studio

From Lake Edge UCC’s Bulletin... We ventured our way to campus on Sunday night, casseroles and sal- ads in hand, to serve a meal to 30 college students, who while at The Gala Dinner school, consider The Crossing to be their church home. We ran into a slight problem...45 students came for worship and dinner! Thank God April 24th, 6:00 pm for pizza and thank God for students who make worship and spiritual practices a priority in their schedules! Each Sunday evening, Madison Contact Rachel for tickets: churches have the privilege of hosting a meal for this campus commu- nity. This past Sunday was our turn and we had a delightful time! [email protected] Next time I hope you can come and experience this unique opportunity. We are extremely grateful to the individuals and area congregations who blessed our worshipping community by preparing and serving a meal for our students following Sunday evening Vespers during the Fall 2008 Se- mester and January 2009. THANK YOU!!!

First Baptist Sauk City First UCC Mt. Vernon Zwingli UCC Jim Taylor and Ree Hale Crossroads UMC Heritage Congregational Orchard Ridge UCC Jane Considine (Presbyterian) Middleton UCC Lake Edge UCC Monroe St. John’s UCC Plymouth UCC

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