Published by the First Presbyterian Church 502 North Eighth Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220 The Messenger Volume XVII, Issue 5, May 2010

A Seed to Sow… Spring is here! The tulips are growing taller with each passing day. Robins are preparing their nests and little bunnies are hopping about. Spring is a time for new life, new beginning, and abundant joy. It is no wonder that Easter happens in springtime. Easter is the time to celebrate our new birth through the resurrection of Jesus. Easter is a time for us to renew our journey of active discipleship. Easter is a time to seek the presence of God, ―I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?‖ – Isaiah 43:19. It is no surprise then that at the Easter Sunrise Service Brenda Korinek became a formal member of our congregation. At the 10:00 a.m. service Barb Beck and Brenda Linzmeier also joined our church (Brenda was also baptized!). God is certainly doing a new thing in our congregation and in the lives of these three women! On the 2nd Sunday of Easter we launched our new Sunday Morning schedule with both Traditional and Contemporary worship. Jesus has given us so much joy that one style of worship was not enough to give our praises to God. We had over 150 people between the two services! It is easy to see Inside… that God is at work in our congregation. Glorify Ministry Group Knowing that God is blessing us, we must now ―go forth and multiply.‖ Jesus has given us the task of growing our worship attendance. Items………………1—3 It begins with each of us renewing our commitment to be in worship Educate Ministry Group weekly! No matter what may have prevented us from coming in the Items………………4—5 past we need to restart today! Serve Ministry Group It continues with each of us inviting family, friends, and strangers to worship with us. Let them know that they can come to Traditional Items………………6—8 Worship and experience the majesty of God through the beauty of our Support Ministry Group sanctuary, the magnificent music, and the warm reception. Let them know they can come to PRAXIS and experience a casual atmosphere Items………………9—10 driven by a live band and interactive sermons. Reach Ministry Group It continues further, with each member having positive words to say Items………………11 about First Presbyterian Church. We all know that good news travels fast so let’s share the good news of what Jesus is doing at First Care Ministry Group Presbyterian Church! Items………………12—13 Finally, pray each and every day for God to bring back family members and bring new family members into our Family of Believers that is First 920-682-4688 Presbyterian Church. Now that is seed to sow, www.fpcfamily.net [email protected]

We are a family of believers. . . May 2010—The Messenger, Page 2 - Glorify Ministry Group - Worship is the primary way we express our joy and thanksgiving to the God who created us, loves us, and forgives us. The Glorify Ministry Group coordinates all Ministry Teams that allow us to have incredible worship experiences as well as other means of expressing our gratitude to God. Glorify Ministry Group Elders — Cheryl Hanson, Théo Lynne Hoffman and Phyllis Schippers

Worship Themes for Both Services Two Unique Ways to Worship Our God! May 2 — 5th Sunday of Easter, Communion

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 Sermon: What’s Your Story?

Sundays @ 9:00 a.m. th May 9 — 6 Sunday of Easter, Communion  Centered on God’s Majesty & Wonder (11:00 a.m. Mother’s Day Celebration)  Welcoming to All Ages Scripture: Acts 16:9-15 Sermon: Taking It to the Streets  Mission-Focused  Hymns Accompanied by Organ/Piano th May 16 — 7 Sunday of Easter, Communion  Inspiring Biblical Preaching (9:00 a.m. New Members)  Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir Scripture: Acts 16:16-34  Upholding Reformed Tradition Sermon: Freedom!

May 23 — Pentecost, Communion (9:00 a.m. Confirmation) Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. Scripture: Acts: 2:1-21  Following Jesus into the World Sermon: The Spirit Is Upon You  Building Relationships

 Bringing the Bible to the 21st Century May 30 — Trinity Sunday, Communion Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31  Multi-Media Sermon: Wisdom is God’s Delight  Praise Band  Integrated Hands-On Mission  Radical Hospitality Audio CDs Available of Service Audio CDs of Sunday Morning Traditional Worship are available for Morning Fellowship at 10:00 a.m. in the any who desire them. CDs, as well as Fellowship Hall players, are available free of charge to LifePath Sunday School 10:00 a.m. our homebound members. Please call the church office to schedule the delivery. We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 3

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May Traditional Worship Helpers Special Thanks Greeters A big thank you to those that gave of their time 2 – Bill & Mary Kiel and talents to help make the Easter season more 9 – John & Sally Korolewski special for our church family at First Presbyterian. 16 – Grace Ambrogio, Marj LaBrecque Special thanks to Gudrun Wetak and her helpers 23 – Marilyn Peterson for planning and hosting the Easter Bunny Breakfast, 30 – Charles & Jane Lohmeyer to the Flower Gallery who once again donated the flowers used at our Easter Sunday Sunrise Service Ushers and to members of the Glorify Ministry Group and 2 – The Jeff & Sue Just Family their helpers for organizing the Lenten Prayer 9 – Hal & Nancy Just Program and hosting the Easter Sunday breakfast. 16 – The Kirt Family Everyone's effort was greatly appreciated. 23 – Bob & Lois Lehman 30 – The Linsmeier Family Jeanne Wilcox, Clerk of Session

Recording Team News from the Praise Band Team 2 – Open The team meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 9 – Open p.m. in Fellowship Hall for rehearsal. New 16 – Open members are welcome! Talk with Mitch 23 – Open Angel or call 682-4688. 30 – Open

Summer Music Help Needed Seven Things You’ll Never Regret Before you know it, summer will be here and then it 1. Feeling reverence for your Maker. will be fall! If you are able to help with any summer 2. Showing kindness to an aged person. music, and have not spoken to either Ann Herrmann 3. Destroying a letter—or not sending an or Ann Gold, please make yourself known to either e-mail—written in anger. of them so that you may be included in the 4. Offering an apology that saves a plans. You may either contact them via e-mail or friendship. phone at the following: Ann Herrmann: [email protected] 5. Stopping gossip that could wreck a home phone—684-7292 reputation. Ann Gold: [email protected] 6. Taking time to show loved ones home phone—683-1782 consideration. Don't wait a moment to contact either of them! 7. Accepting the judgment of God on any question. We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 4

- Educate Ministry Group - No matter what age we are, we are always learning; so First Presbyterian Church provides opportunities for each person to grow their faith. The Educate Ministry Group coordinates Ministry Teams that address educational activities and nurture the use of spiritual gifts. Educate Ministry Group Elders — Gloria Creagh, Bill Hampton-Gregory, Diane Moon

Noon Bible Study The Bill Zimmer Forum Join the Noon Bible - A Book Group for People of Faith - Study each Monday in The next forum will be held on Tuesday, May 11 at 8:00 a.m. at the church library and the Faith Formation Center—10th and Marshall Streets, discover the New Manitowoc. Rev. David B. Beaudry, Pastor, Holy Spirit Parish, Testament. Everyone is welcome; Kimberly, and Instructor, Silver Lake College, will talk about bring a lunch and a friend! Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.

May Life Path Lessons Life Path Sunday School lessons for the 2009-10 year focused on Biblical characters and stories that demonstrate how hard it can be to follow God. We conclude our educational year with the study of Pentecost, the birthday of the Christian Church. The students will learn the facts about Pentecost and that the Holy Spirit is a power within each of us. We will also celebrate Mother’s Day in May.

The Memory verse is: Acts 1:8, ―The Holy Spirit will come upon you and give you power.‖

May 2 – Pentecost/Mother’s Day Heart Craft Project May 9 – Pentecost Windpower – Windsocks May 16 – Pentecost Spirit Squares (Last Sunday of Sunday School Lessons) May 23 – Pentecost Celebration – Pentecost Play and Puppets during 10 AM educational hour

Pentecost Birthday Breakfast and Celebration Pentecost, Sunday, May 23, marks the Birthday of the Church. Please join in the festivities in Fellowship Hall beginning at 10 a.m. directly after the Traditional Service. Join us for Pentecost Pancakes and Sausage (with strawberries, mmmm) while you watch our Sunday School children tell about the meaning of Pentecost through a play and puppet show. Watch for posters around church for further details. Bring your family and friends as we celebrate the power of the Holy Spirit in the world! We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 5

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Thanks to Our Teachers Life Path Sunday School had another very successful school year due to the hard work and dedication of many people who graciously volunteered to help our children and congregation on their faith journey by being teachers. Thank you and God’s blessings to the following for all their help with this year’s classes:

Becca Bradley Mary Huckin Mia Pedersen

Winnie Drape Heidi Kapinos Wendy Ramminger Andrew Gold Brenda Korinek – adult Dawn Schroeder Ann Gold Marj LaBrecque Kristen Schroeder Ashli Gold Jerry Linsmeier Merritt Wilcox – adult Bill Hampton-Gregory Jodi Linsmeier Jill Ehmke Zimmer Diane Hansen Kate Markwardt Théo Hoffman Diane Moon

Common Origins, Distinct Paths: Congratulations to the Confirmands Jews and Christians in Conversation On Pentecost Sunday, May 23, we will rejoice A coalition of Northeast Wisconsin synagogues, that four young people have completed the churches, and other groups is hosting a free confirmation course: program about Jews and Christians in Max Foster conversation. They have invited Amy-Jill Casey Gregonen Levine, professor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, to be the ―Scholar-in- Ethan Just residence‖ May 14-16. Professor Levine is an Nick Schroeder internationally renowned speaker and Since September they have consultant on issues in Jewish-Christian been learning about the Trinity, relations. The program is being held to the Bible, Sacraments, encourage understanding and respect among Worship, and Presbyterian Church Polity. the Jews and Christians in Northeastern At the 9:00 a.m. worship we will hear parts of Wisconsin through study of our common origins their faith statements as the youth share with us and through conversation and interaction. For what they have learned. At 10:00 a.m. more information about locations, times, etc. Fellowship Time, we celebrate with them during take a brochure on the bulletin board outside the Pentecost Birthday Celebration. the church office. We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 6

- Serve Ministry Group - We are committed to hands-on mission projects and financial benevolence so the kingdom of Heaven can be exhibited to the world. The Serve Ministry Group coordinates all Ministry Teams that mobilize the church’s resources and coordinate the church’s benevolence to serve those in need; locally, nationally, and internationally. Serve Ministry Group Elders — Mary Huckins, Dawn Schroeder, Lyn Leary Stark

Book Drive Continues for Jefferson School During May we will continue to collect new or gently used books for students at Jefferson School. We are looking for books that are suitable for 1st – 6th graders. Fiction and non-fiction books are welcome. There will be a box in the Narthex and one in Fellowship Hall where you can put donations for the book drive. Jefferson School has a goal of promoting literacy and improving reading skills for all of their students. Our book drive will help enable Jefferson School to give each student a book on their birthday and a book to take home at the end of the school year for their home library. Thank you for your efforts to help the students of Jefferson School. The Serve Team Help for the Homeless One Great Hour of Thank you for participating in the HELP FOR THE Sharing Recap HOMELESS drive. This event has been taking place A special ―thank you‖ to in Wisconsin for the past 18 years and Manitowoc everyone who gave so has been involved for the past three. It is promoted generously to the One Great across Wisconsin through radio stations, Affinity, Festival Foods, Hour of Sharing. The total and Thrivent Financial. Our Northeast region includes the Fox collected for the Cities, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Manitowoc. To give offering was you some perspective on how truly successful the event was this $1,269.96. The year; here are some previous year’s totals for the Northeast region: monies collected will help support 2010 total value of donations $200,080 (all items are counted the following: ministries of and plugged into a worksheet listing average current prices) disaster response, refugee 2009 was $143,000 assistance and resettlement, 2008 was $73,000 and community development 2007 was $22,000 that help people find safe Manitowoc is the ―baby‖ in this project, since it is only our third refuge, start new lives, and year, however, Manitowoc’ share of the collection totaled over work together to strengthen $9.000, up from $6,000 in 2009! All donations collected in their families and Manitowoc remained in the area. Times are tough and still communities. everyone is so generous. Thanks to you! We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 7

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Give to the Pentecost Offering Thank You Helpers Pentecost is an amazing, A special thank you goes to Ellen celebratory day in the community Lewellen, Flossie Luecker, Buzz of faith. At Pentecost, we Schroeder, Judy Schroeder, acknowledge the coming of the Kristin Schroeder and Pete Stuntz Holy Spirit, which transforms for their efforts in delivering meals to those in human life and all of creation. need of a hot meal. If you would like to help in Through our participation in the this mission, please call Jim Clark at 682-8520. Pentecost Offering, we send forth God’s powerful, curative love to children at risk, youth, We Did It! and young adults. Thanks to the generosity of this This year’s Offering theme, ―Send forth your congregation, Soles for Souls will spirit!‖ is from Psalm 104:30. The passage receive $2,000 from the Empty Tomb describes the glory of a creation that is filled Foundation. In order to get this with God’s holy and life-giving Spirit. With $2,000 from the Empty Tomb assurance, we celebrate the abundance of our Foundation, the congregation had to raise $2,000 blessings and know that God’s love and care for Soles between Jan. 11, 2010 and May 1, for us knows no bounds. What joy and comfort 2010. We did it!!!! We met the challenge!!! this gives us every day! With love and confidence we turn outward and share this with Thank you very much for your contributions! others! Many needy youth in Manitowoc County will benefit from your gifts when they receive a new The Pentecost Offering is a tangible way to pair of shoes on August 14, 2010. We are very demonstrate Spirit of God within us! It gives us grateful for your efforts and your continued the opportunity to use 40 percent of the amount support. God Bless You! we receive to minister in our own community on behalf of children at risk. Through General The Serve Team Assembly ministries, the Pentecost Offering supports, guides, and nurtures the faith of Presbyterian young people; calls forth a new ―In the time of your life—so that in generation of church leadership; and advocates that wondrous time you shall not add for children at risk on a national level. to the misery and sorrow of the world, Thank you for your support of the Pentecost but shall smile to the infinite variety Offering which will be taken on Sunday, May, and mystery of it.‖ 23. Your gifts will have an impact now and for —William Saroyan generations to come! We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 8

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Continue to Collect Items for Bible Quiz Rummage Sale Salt is necessary for the human body and The Rummage Sale has also been used as a preservative for Team needs your help to meat and other foods. In the Bible, salt collect all your goodies for this year’s rummage sale, represents permanence, loyalty, fidelity, June 3—5. We are happy usefulness, value and purification. to offer a "storage" area at In Matthew 5:13, Jesus tells his followers they are the the church on the 3rd floor in the salt of the earth. But, he adds, ―If salt has lost its taste .... it room next to the Kindermusik is no longer good for anything.‖ What was Jesus’ message? location. Please look for the signs. We will not be able to collect Choose the correct answer below. "large" items until we get closer to A. Jesus’ friends should remember him when they put the sale. Please NO console TV’s, salt on their food. computers, or non-working B. Jesus’ friends are important, but if they fail to serve electronics. him and tell others about him, they will have The Rummage Sale Team is looking for the following items to neglected the roles he has for them. help with the sale: C. Bad salt is good for nothing.

Gallon size zip lock bags D. Christians should have a positive influence on the

Baked goods for bake sale - world. B Answer: make them now and freeze! Homemade canned goods to Thoughts on Memorial Day sell ―There never was a good war or a bad peace.‖ Soda/water - stock up on sales - will be used for —Benjamin Franklin workers and to sell Plastic containers from plants, ―Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. We ice cream, butter, etc. for know more about war than we know about peace, more plant sale about killing than we know about living. We have grasped These items can be placed in the the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the room, too. Please keep your baked goods until the sale. Mount.‖ All donations are tax deductible —General Omar Bradley to the full extent by the law. Donation forms are available in the office. For more information, contact Dawn Schroeder (683-9967) or Nancy Baumann (758-3352). We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 9 - Support Ministry Group - In order for the ministry of Jesus to be the most effective at First Presbyterian Church we need to have the best staff, secure finances, and excellent facilities. The Support Group coordinates all teams that address the administrative, facilities, and financial needs of the congregation. Support Ministry Group Elders — Craig Kapinos, Judie Stuntz, Amy Swanson

More Ways to Connect with First Presbyterian Check our new website (www.fpcfamily.com) Find Newsletters and Weekly Notes See the Church Calendar Connect to Staff and Ministry Leaders Send Prayer Requests Explore what it means to be Presbyterian Download planning guides for Funerals, Weddings, Baptisms and Building Use. Coming Soon: Videos, Audio Worship Service Downloads and more! Follow worship discussions on Facebook Join in discussion about Traditional Worship on Facebook by becoming a fan of ―FPC Traditional Elder Bunny, Judie Worship‖. Stuntz, recently brought Easter treats to the Join in discussions about Contemporary Worship on Session meeting for Facebook by becoming a fan of ―PRAXIS‖. everyone to enjoy.

Looking for Lawn Cutting Volunteers Sign-up for lawn cutting from now through October. The calendar is

located on the Session Board in Fellowship Hall. Sign-up for a week or Join the Maintenance Team more, and you are responsible to come The Maintenance Team meets the and check if the lawn needs cutting. A key to the shed second Wednesday of each month. They to use the lawn mower is located in the church office. If are having fun taking care of small you like lawn cutting now is your chance to help keep projects around the church. If you would the outside of the church looking beautiful! like to join the team, please contact Craig Support Ministry Group Kapinos at 758-2116. We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 10

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News From the Gifts and Memorials Committee The Gifts and Memorial Committee would like to invite you to stop in and the see the new remodeled Family Room next to the Chapel. This room was originally designed as a place for families to meet before weddings, funerals and other special events held in the Chapel. Over the years though, it became more and more of a collecting place for "stuff." All that has changed now, thanks to the memorials given to honor Roy Stark. The room has been redecorated and now provides a safe environment to house the many blueprints associated with our church building. The room also provides an intimate space for small groups to meet, for private counseling sessions, as well as fulfilling its original intent. Please stop by and enjoy this beautiful space! We would also like to announce that memorials given to honor Mitzi Staalson have been used in many ways to encourage Mitzi's love of lifetime learning. Monies have been given to the Youth Fund and we have created an Adult Education Fund to assist in providing the best possible educational materials and resources for our congregation. Hal Just is chairman of the Gifts and Memorial Committee and is happy to receive your ideas for how memorials can be used in the life of our congregation. The Committee maintains a wish list of items that memorials can be used for. If you would like to honor a loved one or celebrate a special event in your life, please consider a gift to the Gifts and Memorial Fund.

Special Thanks Up But Not Away A special thank you to Many Christian denominations celebrate the Feast Cheryl Hanson, Reid of the Ascension, which refers to a post-resurrection Hanson, Craig event that took place 40 days after Easter. This year it Kapinos, Matt Sauer occurs on May 13. and Amy Swanson According to Luke, Jesus led his friends to a who helped to get the Jerusalem suburb called Bethany. While on a small church yard looking mountain, he blessed his friends and then rose into nice for the Summer. heaven while they watched. Their efforts are The ascension was such a momentous occasion greatly appreciated. that after Jesus disappeared, his followers had a worship service at the spot. Then they ―returned to Jerusalem with great joy‖ (Luke 24:52). Because Christ had promised to be with his followers always (Matthew 28:20), from then on they knew he would be with them in Spirit. Jesus’ body was up and away, but spiritually he was still, and always would be, their companion. We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 11 - Reach Ministry Group - Reaching out to the community with the grace of Jesus and encouraging newcomers to become active members of First Presbyterian. The Reach Ministry Group coordinates all Ministry Teams that address evangelism, new member recruitment, and member fellowship. Reach Ministry Group Elders — Don Lewellen, Scott Puksich, Bill Springer

Brat Fry Scheduled at Festival Foods Join Us for the Hey everyone, I hope all of you are Dead Sea Scrolls Trip hungry... I mean really hungry! First We are trying to put together a Presbyterian Church will be having a trip to the Milwaukee Public Brat Fry at Festival Foods on Museum to see the Dead Sea Saturday, May 15. We all know how Scroll exhibit. We need 50 good a nice burger or brat tastes, people to send a bus from church. The especially when someone else cooks it. The prices price is $40 per person. The trip would be will be $2.50 for a sandwich and $.50 for a soda. Tuesday, June 1. if you want to attend, So get ready for a good time. Watch for more please place your name on the sign-up in information in the weekly bulletin announcement fellowship hall. Watch the weekly bulletin sheet as the day gets closer. announcement sheet for more information.

Come Join the Fun at the Brewers Game Join Us at the Calling all Brewer fans, guess what time it is? Breakfast Club Did you guess? Well it’s time for our annual A monthly social event is open to Brewers trip. The date for this is Friday, anyone who wants to have fun June 11 at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $30 per conversation over breakfast. This person. Now I know we had fun last year and were able to group meets the second Friday of cheer the Brewers to a thrilling victory, but this year is going to every month at 9:00 a.m. in the be even better. We have some new things planned already. Bistro at Felician Village. Some things will be different this year—the game is on a Friday night, Bud Morgan has decided not to run with the Show Your Colors — Presby Caps and Shirts sausages this year, the kids promised not to try to kidnap Bernie the Brewer, and I told security that I will not dance We will soon be putting in an order during the music (not a pretty sight). What we will have is for polo shirts and baseball caps great food and fun for all. We will also have prizes and a embroidered with the church logo. contest or two. So get ready to yell and scream for our Please contact Ellen Lewellen, Milwaukee Brewers. Sign-up sheets for the game are located 684-6760, if interested. in Fellowship Hall. Watch for more detailed information closer to the date. We are a family of believ- May 2010—The Messenger, Page 12 - Care Ministry Group - Caring for our members is an important part of what it means to be a Family of Believers. We are here to visit one another, provide support during times of grief, reach out to homebound members, and keep members who live out of town connected to our ministry. Class of 2010 Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Jane Abbott Jennifer Balma Rudy Baumann Mary Fordney Faith Morgan Angie Puksich Michele Hemme Kristin Schroeder Carol Schultz Marj LaBrecque—Treasurer Tina Sieracki Julie Schreiter Charles Lohmeyer— Moderator JoAnn Weinert—Vice Moderator Judy Sobush—Secretary

Do You Have a Question? Continue to pray for our Do you have a question you would like to ask the Home Members! Session? The Church Mouse would like to answer Bert Beers your questions! Please submit a question or Darlene Gabel questions to the church office or leave in the offering Donna Gotchy plate! The Church Mouse will take your question to the Marge John Session and publish the answer in upcoming newsletters!

Welcome to Our Church Family New Staff Please join the Personnel Committee in welcoming Mitch Angel to our church family as the PRAXIS Praise Leader. Mitch is currently a student of music and theology at Silver Lake College and has a lot of experience singing and playing in praise bands. Mitch will choose, arrange, and teach music to the Praise Team so they can lead PRAXIS Praise Worship on a weekly basis throughout the year. In addition to working directly with the Praise Team, Mitch will be worship Leader in PRAXIS service providing prayers and other aspects of worship leadership at the service. Mitch is married to RaeAnne and together they enjoy music, motorcycles, and God.

New Members Barb Beck—848 N. 11th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220—Telephone: 1-269-544-1505 Brenda Korinek—12254 W. Viebahn Rd., Manitowoc, WI 54220—Telephone: 758-2836 Brenda Linzmeier—1228 Jackson St., Manitowoc, WI 54220—Telephone: 860-9166 We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 13

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Birthdays for May Wedding Anniversaries for May 1—Nancy Dalton 11—Randy & Lori Waniger 3—Isabel Diaz 18—Bill & Shay Hampton-Gregory 3—Ethan Just 2—Roger Drape 27—Hans & Mary Schmidt 5—Jodi Linsmeier 29—Dennis & Pat Kaldor 7—Mary Elias 9—Bert Beers 30—Rein & Mary Elias 9—Shirley Ferguson 10—Karma Lanning 11—Steve Skarda Board of Deacons 12—Jill Ehmke Zimmer Meetings are at Noon in the Church Library 13—Pat Kaldor 14—Edith Korpi May 11 September 14 14—Megan Markwardt June 8 October 12 15—Jim Erdmann 18—Marilyn Gerndt July—No Meeting November 9 19—Darryl Deets August 10 December 14—Social 19—Katie Reif 19—William Sieracki 20—Blair Deets Attention! 20—Taybee Pauly 20—Rob Peaslee Attention members and friends of First Presbyterian Church! 20—Robert Vinton Please help by giving us names of church members and friends 21—Brenda Linzmeier who you feel would appreciate or benefit from our care, support 22—Callie Schroeder and visits. 23—Erin Borgwardt 23—Brian Huckins Please contact one of the team members listed below if you 24—Kate Markwardt have any concerns. 24—Meredith Sauer Rudy Baumann—758-3352, Charles Lohmeyer—682-1177 25—Jackson Linsmeier 25—Bill Richter and Faith Morgan—686-1187 26—Helen Calkins 26—Lynn Kirt Wanted: Food for 27—Jeff Kirt Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard

28—Zachery Hemme 29—Caroline Gunnell The Board of Deacons is always accepting food for 29—Hector Lopez Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. Please feel free to drop 29—Barb Panosh off non-perishable food items at anytime throughout 29—Kathy Rusch 30—Peter Emmert the year. She is located in the hallway by the church 31—Amy Swanson office. Food is given to area pantries. We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 14

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