Post on 28-Dec-2019
CHURCH FAMILY MEETING
The Trustees would like to sit down and talk with
our church family after both services on January
14th. They wish to update us on the decisions they
are making that impact all of us.
“Unplug and Recharge”
“Lord, let me know…. what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.”
In fall, we provide a retreat to Moon Beach for a weekend of rest, togetherness, and worship. From Friday,
Sept. 21 to Sunday, Sept, 23 you are offered an opportunity to be with others who love God, church, and nature. In
July’s newsletter, you will find a registration form.
As leaders, we promise to provide an atmosphere that will carefully lift up the wonder and beauty of our faith in
God. If you are interested in helping, our next planning meeting will be on Monday, July 9 at 3:30 p.m. If you need
to budget, we anticipate these costs: adults, $110; 12-18, $85; 4-11, $54; birth to 3, $15. (about $40 less than actual
cost). Finally, if you would like to sponsor a partial or full scholarship, please let us know by June 15.
Notice the theme: “Unplug and Recharge.” That is counter-intuitive. Typically we re-charge by plugging-in.
Throughout this retreat we invite you to unplug the electronics, the responsibilities, and the monotony, and recharge
with God’s spirit of hospitality, kindness, and trust.
Read testimonials of people you know that have been there.
“Amazingly tranquil; Beautiful surroundings; Community Fellowship” Ginny Matthews
“Moon Beach is a chance to connect and engage in so many different, fun, humbling, exhilarating and Spiritual
ways with your Church family.” Holly Pietenpol
“Moon Beach is where we getaway to be more fully present with one another— breathing deeply while
remembering we are human beings, not human’s doing.” Nicole Herda
“Thank you God for the beautiful creation gift of Moon Beach, we are grateful.” Donna Fehrman
“They have the best hot chocolate in the world at Moon Beach” Jacob Herda
“Our children loved our weeks at Moon Beach and still talk about it after.40 years.” Anita and Ed Rappe
“Moon Beach is an opportunity for a fun weekend focusing on God, nature and family shared with our
Grandchildren and friends of Grace.” Jerry Holschbach
“Moon Beach promotes feelings of peace and tranquility; nature is where I feel close to God.” Gina Rohr
“Moon Beach is where our children connected with God.” Sarah Gallagher
“Never boring; Always exciting!” Doug Charles
Reflecting Together Kim M. Henning
Reflecting Together Kim M. Henning
GRACE CONGREGATIONAL
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
2801 GARFIELD ST. TWO RIVERS
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:
8:00 & 10:30 AM
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:15AM; ADULT STUDY 9:30 AM
PHONE: 920-553-1222~~WEBSITE: WWW.GRACEUCC.ORG
Church Email: unitedchurchofchristgrace@gmail.com
Pastor Kim Email: khenning1956@gmail.com
Pastor Colie Email: pastorcolie@gmail.com
JUNE 2018
Testimonials Continued
“Moon Beach is a special place for me and my daughter. Our time there is treasured. Our memories include the
bog, tetherball, the trails, the labyrinth, Vesper Point, and restful cabins. Most of all we treasure the unconditional
love shown by all who have joined us there.” Maren Slickman
“Moon Beach is a ‘mind freeing’ experience.” “The natural beauty of Moon Beach is the best.” Dean and
Laura Hayes-Stoeger
“Moon Beach is where faith, family and friends gather as one!” Pam Wargin
“Moon Beach is a fun place to get away with friends and family.” Brett Marx
“Moon Beach gave me a connection to God that I had never experienced before.” Anton Pietenpol
“Moon beach was the perfect retreat because it allowed me to connect deeper with God and myself. Being
surrounded by God’ beauty and the sounds of nature is refreshing. The laughter of children makes a happy heart.”
Debbie Spindler
“Moon Beach allows me is to unplug, recharge and spend valuable time with those I love and care
about.” Mandy Moolenaar
“Moon Beach weekend provides a great way to get to know people better and build community in the church.”
Don DeBruyn
“I would trade any day in the real world for a minute at Moon Beach.” Chris Blimel.
SO WHAT ARE YOU DOING SEPTEMBER 21-23?
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Why Are We Afraid? The Winds and Waves of Race and Privilege: Annual Meeting 2018
June 8-10, 2018
Green Lake Conference Center
Come join friends and colleagues from around the Wisconsin Conference for our 2018 Annual Meeting, Why
Are We Afraid? The Winds and Waves of Race and Privilege. The dynamic Rev. Traci Blackmon will be our special
keynote speaker.
Caring for Common Ground: Ecological Restoration Training
Holy Wisdom Monastery
4200 Cty Hwy M, Middleton
Friday, June 22 - Sunday, June 24
Holy Wisdom Monastery is developing an interfaith ecological restoration education program - people of
diverse faith/spiritual backgrounds and environmental affiliations are invited to participate! Sunday Workshop topics
will include hands-on training in the process of ecological restoration, activities for engaging others in restoration, and
dialogue around intersections of faith, ethics, and land care. There are no requirements for participation, other than a
willingness to share and learn about different faith perspectives and to commit to some form of restoration practice
after the workshop. There is no cost to participate in this pilot program.
TRUE OR FALSE?
Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing,
there is a field. I will meet you there.
–Rumi
A few weeks ago, the internet exploded with what seemed like a simple question: listen to a recording of just a
single word - is it “Laurel” or “Yanny”?
Though looking at these two words written out, most would not think that they sound very similar. And yet, people
were divided - some heard a clear Laurel, others that it was Yanni. I heard a few people say that they could hear both,
depending on circumstances. Though I believe it was done in a spirit of light-heartedness, some people planted themselves
firmly in one camp or the other, arguing staunchly for their side and only their side. I am right and you are wrong.
A couple of years ago, there was a similar debate that spun ‘round the internet, this time with a picture of a
particular dress, asking: Is it blue with black lace or white with gold? People were equally divided - and equally firmly
planted - about what color the dress was.
(No idea what I’m talking about?…. Stop by my office sometime and I would be glad to play you the Laurel/Yanny
audio clip or show you a picture of the dress)
These are both silly examples, but they illustrate how so much in our world today seems to be divided among these
types of lines - it’s only one or the other; I’m right and you’re wrong; us vs. them. Black and white. True or false. We
have to choose a side.
I am writing this letter to you from the campus of Lancaster Theological Seminary, in Lancaster, PA. I am here for
one week taking classes for the Doctor of Ministry degree I am working on. And just this morning, in one of my classes,
we discussed this idea of binary logic. In what we call “Western society” (the world we live in, as North Americans), we
think in terms of binary, or two options. True or false. Right or wrong. Male or female. Young or old. On or off. Our
brains seem programed this way, and we have even built our computers to think this way too.
But today in my class, we talked about how this isn’t the only option. To us, it seems “only natural”, yet other
cultures have other ways of viewing the world and understanding logic. For example, Chinese culture understands not two
options, but five, which can be summed up as: True, False, Maybe, Sort of, and Who-the-heck-cares.
In the silly examples mentioned above, it really is that both are true, depending on your perspective. Both Laurel
and Yanny can be heard at different times. It has to do with the sound wavelength and how it hits our ears; speakers that
are better or worse quality are more likely to produce one sound or the other, and people who are older or younger are
more likely to hear one or the other, depending on how the sound registers with their ears. Similar things can be said about
the dress. Both options are true. Our eyes can see color differently; our brains can interpret what we are seeing differently
from one another.
When we are looking for solutions and answers in the world and in our own lives, It doesn’t have to be just
either/or. There are times where it is both/and. And maybe also times where the categories don’t fit; when we need to
throw out the way we had been thinking about a problem, and look at it fresh or from a totally different perspective. We
can no longer entrench ourselves in thinking that our perspective is the only right way and that anyone else is simply
wrong.
SUNDAY SCHOOL The Board of Christian Education would like to offer a big thank you to all our Sunday School teachers.
You have put great time and effort into caring for our children, helping them grow and develop along their faith
journey. We depend upon volunteers like you to make this church and community what it is. Thank you to: Lori Brandt, Alanna Duvall, Emily Duvall, Linda Edinger, Randy Edinger, Zoe Edinger, Rose Hoyt,
Heather Krueger, Mandy Moolenaar, Adrianne Peterson, Clare Schuette, Heidi Springstube, Brian Van Ells, and
Ginger Van Ells.
VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL
Meeting Jesus: The ones who met him & how he changed their lives
July 30-August 2, 4pm-7:30pm AND Saturday August 4, 9-11am at the Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center
Children age 3 and up are invited to join us for Vacation Bible School!
Youth 6th grade and older are encouraged to sign up as helpers.
Our theme this year is "Meeting Jesus". We will learn about the people who met Jesus, how God
changed their lives, and how God can change our lives too!
VBS includes supper each night, crafts, games, music, and other activities and lessons. There is no cost to
families.
Also join us on Saturday morning, Aug 4, at the Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center! Anyone involved
with or attending VBS, and their families, are invited. Our church is renting the Center from 9am-11am just for
our group.
And the celebration of Vacation Bible School continues! Sunday, August 5, we will feature our VBS
children during the 10:30am worship service.
Children from our wider community, neighbors, friends, and extended family are welcome to join us. To
sign up a child, contact the church office for a registration form or pick one up at church or register online at
www.graceucc.org/VBS
We are also looking for youth (6th grade and older) and adults as helpers, to serve in many different
roles: family group leaders, classroom teachers, actors, storytellers, game leaders, kitchen crew, craft helpers,
and safety monitors. For more information, pick up a form at the church or see Pastor Colie.
Stewardship Corner for Grace Congregational United Church of Christ:
Total 2017 Expected Expenses for Grace Congregational UCC: $409,385 Amount of pledged income needed each month to balance our budget: $32,221 Pledged Income Received in April: $35,809 Please Note: Our constitution prohibits us from using any proceeds from our Endowment Fund to support our day to day ministry at Grace Congregational Church. Members are expected to support this ministry as an act of faithfulness to God. We had a good month financially. Thank you for expressing your love for God in part through your gifts to the church. You are kind. As you observe outside our church building two projects are being worked on: the sealing and some corrections on our parking lot; and some landscaping close to the church building where water entered last winter. We offer a word of thanks to volunteers who helped with our church clean-up day on May 12. Thank you for caring for Christ’s church.
Notable Expenses Paid at our May Trustee Meeting: Morija School of Theology in Lesotho: $2056 (your Lenten offering!)
The Haven: $2056 (your Lenten offering!) Hope House $677 (your gifts)
Church Mutual Insurance $3495 Snow Removal: $1643
Vans Fire and Safe $838 (Sprinkler Inspection) Bulletin Covers: $213
CHURCH CABINET
Moderator, Don DeBruyn Treasurer, Linda Justema Clerk, Rein Elias
Financial Sec, Chris Blimel Trustee Chair, Todd Moolenaar
Diaconate Chair, Brian VanElls Board of Christian Ed Chair, Kelly Ruhbusch
Mission & Outreach Chair, Doug Charles Pastor Kim-Pastor/Parish Chair, Jeff Harding
Pastor Colie-Pastor/Parish Chair, Jim Miller
United Church Camps, Incorporated CAMPital Campaign
Grace Congregational Church has been invited to contribute $300,000 towards a major capital fund campaign for the upkeep and improvement of our two church camps, Moon Beach and Pilgrim Center. We are grateful to individuals who voluntarily contribute to this campaign. Through December of 2016, our records show that individuals have made contributions totaling $72,490.
Contributions Made in 2018: $820 Thank you for caring for our church camps in Wisconsin! One gift at a time…..we are one-quarter of the way towards our goal!
MODERATOR’S MESSAGE
A committee has been formed to review and revise the church’s constitution. Our first meeting was on May 10
and we also met on May 24. Members of this committee are Renee Anderson, Don DeBruyn, Mary Elias, Sarah
Gallagher, Pastor Kim Henning and Larry Peterson. We have copies of the constitution or bylaws of other UCC churches
to use as resources, and aim to clarify some areas in our current document, as well as make it more consistent with current
practice. I am grateful for these people willing to work on this project and hope we will produce something the
congregation will approve.
Members serving on the church’s boards and committees, as well as our officers, delegates and church staff, are
invited to a picnic on June 14 at the home of Barry and Diane Grimmer. We appreciate their invitation to again allow us
to enjoy their country property and campfire. It is a good opportunity for us to become better acquainted and will help us
better work together in the coming year. Remember to let your committee chairperson or me know by June 10 if you will
be attending.
The Cabinet will not meet in June, unless we have some urgent business to attend to. Our next scheduled meeting
will be in September.
NICOLE HERDA COMPLETES A TWO YEAR LAY ACADEMY PROGRAM.....
For the past two years I have been enrolled in our United Church of Christ Lay Academy program. This
educational opportunity opened my heart and mind in ways I hadn’t expected.
Five times a year, United Church of Christ adults came to DeForest having prepared for class by reading
recommended books and bible passages. Our speakers came from different seminaries, college and interfaith
organizations.
We studied the Old and New Testament, Theology, Christian history, prayer, interfaith leadership, and other topics
that broadened our understanding of our faith. What resonated with me was how each of us come to the table of faith
through life experiences which shape our interpretations. Some of the scriptures we studied I have read throughout my
life; but studying with a group of people and professors opened my understanding to the larger picture.
Dr. Karl Kuhn spent two class sessions teaching us to read the bible. We worked on interpreting passages in their
historical context. This gave us a more realistic understanding of a time in history much different than ours. We always
left wanting to learn more. Rev. Dr. Ben Sanders III is a professor from Eden Theological Seminary. He walked with us
through “The Cross and the Lynching Tree”, as we discussed issues of race. Carolyn Pressler came to us from United
Seminary in Minnesota. Her two classes focused on Old Testament interpretation.
On Friday evening after class, discussions continued as students shared experiences from their home congregations.
I made some important friendships as we went through two years of study together.
The United Church of Christ Lay Academy is a wonderful opportunity for Sunday school teachers and others who desire
to deepen their roots of faith. I am grateful that Grace Congregational United Church of Christ encourages participation
by offering scholarship assistance. If you have any questions— please talk to me! Thank you for the opportunity to grow
through lay academy, I am grateful. Nicole Herda
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ARE HEADED TO MC CREARY COUNTY!!!
Our high school and adult volunteers with the Appalachia Service Project (ASP) invite you to join us for a send-off
at Woodland Dunes on Sunday, June 17 at our 10:30 worship service! After worship we will provide snacks and
hospitality. Thank you for your support!
This will be the 22nd trip to the Appalachian Mountains. Thirty-two of us will depart on June 23 at 5:30 a.m. and
return on June 30. How can you participate? In the near future, you will learn about an opportunity to serve as 'prayer
partners.' A second avenue of service would be to assist the Women of Grace with their cookie campaign (we'd like to
send 30+ ice cream buckets).
GENERATION G
Generation G is our church's ministry offered to high school youth every Wednesday of the year between September
and May.
Our weekly meetings are completed, but summer will bring different opportunities for us to come together.
*On Tuesday, June 19, we will be going to the Manitowoc AMC theater to see the movie, Incredibles 2. Following
the movie we will gather for custard at Culver's and talk about the film. (info will be on our facebook page as it’s too
early for times yet)
*On Wednesday, July 11th, high school youth will have an opportunity to tube and swim at Wilke Lake. We will
leave at 10 a.m. and be back by 5 p.m. Permission slips are at the information desk. Fiends are welcome but we need
signed permission/insurance slips from each participant. $5 covers the cost of gasoline. Bring a bag lunch and something
to share.
*On Friday, July 27, our high school youth will be walking in the Relay for Life event at Two Rivers High
School. The walk begins at 6 p.m. and concludes at 11 p.m. We have 2 youth who are survivors of cancer, and would
appreciate financial support from our church members. Interested in contributing/ Contact me at nlherda@yahoo.com !
Thank you for an amazing year— Nicole Herda
MUSIC MINISTRY FOR SUMMER
Andrea and Beverly are looking for individuals or groups that are willing to provide special music for our summer
services. This is for people of all ages! If you are taking piano lessons and would like to share a song with the
congregation, let us know. If you play a musical instrument and are willing to play a song, let us know. If you have a
favorite hymn that you want to share, let us know. If you want to get a group of people together and share your talents, let
us know. There are many possibilities! Andrea Allington romososa96@gmail.com
WOMEN OF GRACE NEWS AND NOTES
The Women Of Grace has decided to donate $1000.00 to the Heifer International Project. This donation will
include: $365.00 to help a woman start her own business to provide for her family. $275.00 to send a girl to school so
she can earn a decent living and provide for her family. We also are providing the following animals to help families be
sufficient on their own: $360.00 for 1 Alpaca, 1 group of Rabbits, 2 hives of honey bees, 3 flocks of chickens, and 2
flocks of ducks.
We have also decided to give $1000.00 to Grace Congregational Church to help the church out
financially. We are a supportive arm of Grace Congregational UCC and our main goal is fundraising. We are so very
thankful to God for providing us with a wonderful church!!
We are taking a day trip to Door County on Saturday, June 9th. We will be visiting the North Water Bakery in
Algoma, the Hands On Art Studio in Fish Creek and the Door County Winery. If you didn't sign up yet, please
do! Everyone is invited to come along!
We are asking the congregation to bake cookies and put them in an ice cream bucket w/lid and bring to
the kitchen by June 21st @ 1:30pm. Please label the cookies and if they have nuts in them. This is for ASP trip
group. There are 33 people from our church going to ASP this year from June 23rd - 30th. Please help us bake
cookies and give the ASP group a great big send off! We are also collecting ice buckets w/lids for this project. If you
have some, please drop them off in the church kitchen.
The Women Of Grace would like to thank Kim Steckmesser for all the work you have done for us the past 28
1/2 years! Whenever we needed something done, you were always right there helping us! We're going to miss
you. Congratulations on your retirement, Kim! We love you!!
Remember, all women members of Grace Congregational Church are members of Women Of Grace.
Yours In Christ, Amy LeGreve and Pamela VanEss
ELLEN AND DON LEWELLEN
Rein and I are proud to introduce the Lewellens
Ellen grew up in Ohio as the daughter of a Presbyterian minister. Don was raised in Michigan and Ohio. His Dad was a
General Motors executive. They met at Duke University in Durham, N.C. in Biology Class. They have been married for
41 years!! Have 3 children and 3 grand-children, between 5 months and 9 years old. Their children live in Pittsburg,
Huntsville, Alabama, and San Francisco.
Ellen:
Was a Personnel Manager before the children.
Has been a Volunteer Teacher and Naturalist for Woodland dunes for 25 years.
Is President of the Ladies of the Round-Table.
Is passionate about sewing and quilting.
Loves biking and hiking and traveling with Don.
Don:
Went to college at Duke University, Medical School in Cleveland.
Has specialty. Ophthalmology training in Ann Arbor.
Joined the Eye Clinic in Manitowoc in 1985 and practiced there until he retired almost three years
ago.
Sings up and down the Lakeshore with the Clipper City Chordsmen and loves to entertain groups
as the baritone of the Lake Effect Quartet.
Loves tandem biking with Ellen and enjoys woodworking, fly fishing and cooking.
They are both very much looking forward to becoming part of this vibrant church, so, please welcome Ellen and
Don, who are a really very fun couple.
GAIL TRENHOLM
I am pleased to introduce you to Gail Trenholm. I met Gail when she first started coming to church here in
November. Gail weathered Hurricane Irma in September in Key West, Florida where she lived only to move here to
Wisconsin to weather our snow storm Evelyn in April. Gail found Key West too expensive and touristy and decided to
move north. She had lived in Green Bay at one time and used to come to our beach, so chose Two Rivers to move to.
Gail has one daughter, Carolyn who is widowed and lives in Bowling Grove, Illinois. She has six grandchildren and will
be going to the wedding of her grandson next weekend.
In Florida, Gail was a member of Metropolitan Community Church for 17 years and sang in their choir for 10
years. Her pastor there recommended a UCC church as being similar, which brought Gail to us. She likes to do acrylic
painting and likes singing and hopes to join the choir in fall. She has two cats and wants to start a pet sitting service like
she had in Florida. Please help me Chris Blimel welcome Gail to our congregation.
LUCAS DEWITT
We are very excited to introduce you to Lucas Dewitt. We had the privilege of meeting Lucas shortly
after him and our daughter/granddaughter Kacie started dating a little over a year ago.
Lucas was born November 27th
, 1992 in Wisconsin Rapids, moving to Green Bay with his family at age
2, where he still lives today. Lucas has 4 sisters and 1 brother and works in the Produce Dept at Festival Foods,
where him and Kacie met.
He is an avid runner who is a member of My Team Triumph as an Angel for the Bellin 10k, which he
has done for the past two years and is currently training for his 3rd Bellin Run.
Lucas is a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Milwaukee Bucks.
His first time coming to Grace Church was when he attended the sunrise service with Kacie and
Marlene. He felt like this is where he wanted to grow in his faith, alongside Kacie. Lucas is very excited to
begin his faith journey here at Grace and become part of our church community.
Please help us welcome Lucas! Katina & Brian Shallue and Marlene Behrendt
NICOLE AND CHRIS DREW
We would like to introduce Nicole and Chris Drew. We met Nicole the first year Cheryl and I went to ASP. She
was in college at UW Lacrosse at the time, which is where she and Chris met. After they both graduated from Lacrosse,
Nicole went on to persue her masters in Missouri, and Chris went alone to give her his support. They were married last
September. Nicole now works as a physical therapist at Holy Family Memorial Hospital and Chris works in the loan
department at Bank First.
Nicole grew up in Two Rivers and Chris is originally from Wausau. They recently purchased a house in
Manitowoc. They both enjoy the outdoors. They enjoy hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, cross country skiing and
walking their dog Bently.
They both grew up Catholic and Nicole's family joined Grace about 10 years ago. What Nicole and Chris like about
Grace is that the people are so welcoming. They also like the inclusiveness and community that Grace offers.
Please welcome Nicole and Chris Drew.
JOYCE MARCELO
I have the honor of welcoming my Aunt Joyce Marcelo to Grace Congregational. She is also my son Chad’s
godmother.
Joyce lives in Two Rrivers, has 3 kids, 4 grandkids and 4 great grandchildren who she loves spending a lot of time
with. She also loves doing crafts. I know she will fit in great with the Women of Grace. The reason she is joining Grace is
when she came to my kids weddings she felt very comfortable here and also enjoys Pastors Kim and Colie’s sermons. She
also enjoys how we come together at the end of church where we hold hands. Please help me welcome Joyce to our
church family. Shelby & Jim Bohman.
BEVERLY BARNES MARK
A native of the Philadelphia area, Beverly and her family moved to our small city of Two Rivers 17 years ago and
would gladly stay here until the end of her time. She has three children: Sarah 25 in Stevens Point, Daniel 23 in
Madison and Emma 21 in Manitowoc. She is also doggie mom to Klaus and Nora!
Beverly is an independent piano teacher, active accompanist and organist. She has been teaching students
young and old for over 20 years, helping them develop their own relationship with music through the study of the piano’s
many voices and its wide repertoire. (this year her studio age ranged from age 2 to age 78!) She enjoys accompanying
choirs in her community and working with soloists on collaborative projects. She considers herself blessed to have her
profession as something she truly loves, and genuinely looks forward to working with students, choirs, soloists and solo
efforts each week.
Beverly enjoys spending time outside cycling, running, swimming and hiking with the dogs. She is looking
forward to camping season and hopes to someday backpack through some mountains somewhere. She enjoys the
challenge of gardening in Two Rivers and loves identifying and learning the calls of birds that visit the feeders and
frequent the lakeshore.
Beverly loves living at the dead-end of a road, on the edge of the woods with her best friend Sue, the dogs, and
the visiting children! She is grateful that she found this church and congregation and is thankful for the teaching and the
balanced worship musicality contained herein!
THANK YOU
I would like to thank all the people who put together the new member meal. Thank you so much for Joan Schmid,
Pastor Kim & Pastor Colie who was in charge because it takes a great planner. Also thank you to other people who help
set-up, clean-up and donate food. Kathy Tolksdorf, Alex & Amy LeGreeve, Joan Schmid, Mary Wallace, Emily Duvall,
Jim Miller, Taybee Pauly, Mickey Veleke, Rein Elias, Mary Bergene, Chris Blimel, Linda J, Kim, Fay Henning, Don &
Brenda Debruyn, Jeff Harding, Nicole Herda, Doug Charles and Josh Willis. And all the sponsors. You are all amazing
for welcoming our new members. Shelly Bohman
LAKELAND UNIVERSITY OFFERING ULRICH SCHOLARSHIPS
Lakeland University has started a new Ulrich Scholars program in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Reinhard
Ulrich. This program offers $20,000 scholarships per year for up to ten new freshmen and transfer
students entering Lakeland. These scholarships are available for students who 1) are eager to explore the
intersection of faith, reason, and justice; 2) declare a major or minor in religion; and 3) agree to participate in
programming of the Ulrich Center for Philosophy, Ethics and Christian Thought at Lakeland. There are still
scholarships available for Fall 2018 admission. More details may be found www.lakeland.edu/ulrich.
PASTOR/PARISH FOR PASTOR KIM.
Meeting held May 21, Pastor shared that we would have Tony Campola as a speaker on Rally Day. He will be a
very dynamic and interesting addition to this special day. Pastor felt very thankful for the work of individuals from
the Church on the recent Texas Mission Trip and Earth Care Day.Pastor is planning and considering what materials to
use for the Fall Adult Education Class.
Our next meeting will be October 1st.
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
1 - Andrea Wichlacz
Laurel Castro
Lisa Yanda
3 - Sheri Wagner
5 - Josh Rysticken
Shelby Gulseth
6 - Keith Barneson
Brittney Hillmer
Koral Rose Curkeet
7 - Elizabeth Schiman
8 – Laura Rozmarynoski
9 - Sue Kurtz
10 - Victoria Edinger
Reba Gamble
Scott DeRosier
12 – Brynn Hampton-
Gregory
Greyson Hampton-
Gregory
14 - Kim Henning
15 - Dennis McCullough
16 - Debbie Timm
Sue DeKok
17 - Kendall Brey
18 - Bonnie Burmeister
Kathy Nichols
Jason Wargin
19 - Joy Schramm
20 – Caden O’Connor
21 - Jeanne Brey
Jessica Christensen
Brian LaFleur
Rein Elias
22 - Marcia Donlon
Chuck Griffin
23 - Joel Brey
24 - Jean Machut
Bracken Tadych
Michelle Taylor
25 – Tina Babino
Randy Edinger
Lauren Wargin
26 – Bill Freiberg
28 - Lisa Onderbeke
Owen Moore
29 - Marlene Markowski
Joshua Heise
Parker Heimerl
Eric Kimmes
30 - Doris Swoboda
Gavin Stradal
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
1 - Jim Konitzer and Linda
Justema
2 - Troy and Krystle Zich
3 - Bill and Carol
Gruetzmacher
Robert and Laura
Steeber
5 - Keith and Pamela Van
Ess
7 - Ron and Joan Meissner
8 - Richard and Helen
Ertman
10 - Dan and Connie
Blashka
Karl and Stephanie
Kahlenberg
Josh and Stephanie
Willis
11 - Wayne and Jean
Machut
Bob and Sue Brull
Gary and Jennisa
Novitski
12 - Rick and Colleen Inman
13 - David and Sarah
Gallagher
Richard and Mary
Halsey
14 - Chad and Mindy
Bauknecht
15 - John and Mary Wallace
17 - Larry and Kathy
Peterson
Joseph and Michelle
Hearley
19 - Jason and Alanna
Duvall
21 – Richard and Joan
Dewey
Randy and Linda
Edinger
Mike and Debbie Timm
22 – Collin and Sheri
Wagner
Paul and Wendy Smith
23 – Craig and Sara Schuh
26 - Dave and Amy Loomis
Matthew and Kelly
Grumann
HOPE HOUSE
LOOKING FOR A
HANDYMAN-
Hope House is looking for
a few good men/women to
reassemble the backyard swing
set that was brought over from
the old site. Date to be
determined by volunteers.
Would you like to help
Hope House but the present
volunteer duties and schedule
don't appeal to you? How about
being an on call handyman?
Join the list of those willing
to be called to address repair
issues around the house. How it
works: you may be called to ask
if you can assess an issue and fix
or advise that professional help is
needed. If you can help in either
area please let Mickey
or Betty know or call Hope
House at 686 1436.
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GRACE CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS
HOSPITALIZED
Donna Anderson has been released from Holy
Family Memorial Hospital and continues her recovery
at her home.
Averick Peterson was a patient at Children’s
Hospital in Milwaukee.
Robert Schuette is a patient at Aurora Medical
Center.
A CHILD IS BORN! ALLELUIA!
Elsie Jane Mulhaney was born on Tuesday, May
15 to Brian and Laura Mulhaney. Elsie has a brother,
Jack and a sister, Kate. Grandparents are Bradd and
Kim Steckmesser.
OUR SYMPATHY
We offer our sympathy to the friends and family
of Carol Pribek who gathered for a memorial service at
Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc.
We offer our sympathy to Mary Wiegert and her
family as they grieve the death of her beloved husband,
Roger.A funeral service was held on Monday, May 7th.
We offer our sympathy to the friends and family
of Karen Webster who was called to her heavenly
home May 19th. A service was held at Grace
Congregational May 23rd
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OUR JOY
Bryan and Cassandra (Onderbeke) Jeanty
exchanged their marriage vows at Bethlehem United
Church of Christ
CALLING ALL BAKERS!
The Women Of Grace need your help baking cookies
for our ASP group sendoff! Any kind of cookies will
do. Please label your cookies and if they have any kind of
nuts in them due to allergies. We need 33+ ice cream
buckets of cookies to send with them. Our church is well
known for our cookie buckets and the work ethics of our
ASP group. You may drop off your cookies the week of
June 17th in the church kitchen and we will pack up the
cookies on Thursday, June 21st @ 1:30pm. We are still
collecting empty ice cream buckets and lids for this
event. Please sign up at the Information desk today! Please
and Thank you!!
WOMEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP
We would like to invite ALL women of the church
to our Women’s Luncheon Group.
Announcements are usually in the bulletin and in the
newsletter. If you need a ride we can usually provide it.
June 19th we are going to be at Kurtz’s in Two Rivers
at 11:30 a.m. Contact Chris Blimel at 793-2204 or Sandy
Monka at 553-2047 if you will be going.
SENIOR BINGO PARTICIPANTS
We had our last luncheon-bingo
get together for the summer in May.
Thank you everyone who came to our outings, brought food,
and provided bingo prizes.(The bingo fairies)
Blessings to all of You
See you in the fall Marsha Heuer
Thank you from Eden Seminary-- Your financial
support makes it possible for us to offer affordable
tuition and much needed scholarship assistance.
Sincerely Sandi Lafata