CONGREGATIONAL PLYMOUTH The Plymouth Epistle UNITED … · 2019. 5. 23. · when those followers of...

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF

CHRIST BURLINGTON, WI

VOL XIV ISSUE VI

Special points of interest:

Meet Our Graduates

New office notebook

All Church Picnic!

The Plymouth Epistle

Inside this Issue

Summer Schedule

Important dates

Mission News

Birthdays, etc.

Calendars

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A Newsletter for the Members & Friends of Plymouth Congregational UCC, Burlington, WI WORDS FROM WANG – “Pentecost is Late This Year Too”

Last evening Judy and I had chili for dinner. I loved Judy’s comment as with a sarcastic tone she stated, “nothing says Memorial Day like chili.” From the long winter and slow coming of spring to the celebrated holidays, 2019 has been a year of lateness. It might even feel a little weird that Pentecost is so late; occurring June 9th this year.

The first Pentecost is recorded in the book of Acts and included the rush of a mighty wind with tongues of fire; a most dramatic description of something that surely got the attention of those gathered in that place. It was also the moment when those followers of Jesus began to speak in many languages and also received other spiritual gifts.

Most of you already know that Pentecost ("the fiftieth day") is annually celebrated as a Christian holiday commemorating the presence of the Holy Spirit as it moved through that room filled with believers; deepening their belief and understanding of the Spirit of the Living God.

Often referred to as the birthday of the institutionalized church, the church recog-nizes this spirit-filled “Pentecostal” moment as an event that may have happened on the fiftieth day after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I say, “may have happened” because like other holidays, including Christmas and Easter, the date for Pentecost was selected by the early church (4th century) to commemorate this significant moment in the history of our faith. The date was chosen, based not on when these things actually happened but in order that it (with other observances) may fit into a neat cycle to annually enact and celebrate in the course of year; a year that begins with the Advent stories and culminates in the Season of Pentecost.

There is a certain irony that I bring up a tardy Pentecost. Fitting as I reflect on a certain spiritual longing that many of us our feeling as we consider the times we are living in. I was blessed recently to be able to attend the Festival of Homiletics in Minneapolis which featured some of the most renowned preachers of who repre-sented many of our mainline progressive traditions. A highlight was hearing the Rev. William Barber preach on the topic of “We Need A Moral Pentecost.” The title speaks for itself and will be the focus of my sermon on June 9th; hopefully I’ve piqued your interest.

Pentecosts and reformations are those things or types of events that ultimately “move” people to change. In our times, may we therefore consider becoming “activists” for a major moral transformation for all things good and true. We can’t force the winds of the spirit to blow but we can be open and ready for a new movement that will be about transforming minds, bodies, and spirits to work for the gospel call for justice and liberty for all. See ya’ in church. Pastor Bob

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Worship will remain at 10:00am this summer!


Summer office hours begin June 3 Beth: Monday-Thursday 8:30-12:30

Stephanie: Monday-Wednesday 8:30-2:00 Office closed on Fridays

June 2 – 7th Sunday of Easter Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29 Sermon Theme: “Solid Ground Faith” Guest Musician: Mona Augustin Note: The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served

June 9 – Pentecost SundayScripture: Acts 2:1-21 Sermon Theme: “Praying For A Moral Pentecost”

June 16– 2nd Sunday After PentecostScripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31Sermon Theme: “ Exploring the She in God”

June 23 – 3rd Sunday After PentecostScripture: Luke 8:26-39 Sermon Theme: “Naming the Demons Without Demonizing Others”

June 30 – 4th Sunday After PentecostScripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Sermon Theme: “Past the Point of No Return”

July 7 – 5th Sunday After PentecostScripture: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Sermon Theme: “Shaking the Dust Off Our Feet” Note: The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served.

WHO WANTS TO GO TO GENERAL SYNOD? – June 23rd

First, what is General Synod? It is the biannual meeting of the entire United Church of Christ. With our national headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, every other year the leadership of the UCC chooses a site and plans for these events to conduct business, offer workshops, feature renowned keynote speakers, and share in awe-inspiring worship services. Conferences and Associations around the country select delegates to represent them in order to vote on whatever issues and business is being conducted. By now most have heard that for the first time in our 62 year history as a denomination, General Synod is being held in Wisconsin; downtown Milwaukee (yes, exactly one year prior to the Democratic National Convention). Synod runs June 21-25. Though anyone can attend as a registered visitor, Pastor Bob is planning on renting a 15-passenger van and inviting the first 14 people who sign up to join him in attending the public worship service on Sunday June 23rd. The Rev. Traci Blackman, UCC General Minister for Justice. The plan is to depart from the church shortly after our morning worship and arrive in Milwaukee with enough time to grab a bit to eat and get a seat in the Conference center. There is also a street fair for attendees of General Synod which is a quasi-summer fest type of event featuring local Wisconsin foods and entertainment. The street fair begins as 4:30 but we can plan our return trip any time after that. All this is free but there will be an offering during worship. Any interested persons should sign up on the clipboard notify the office. Our deadline for signing up is June 19th.

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Plymouth Praise – Summer Music

We are signed up to do special music for July 7. We will plan on having our usual rehearsal the Sunday prior. Hope most of our musicians will be available those two dates. Here’s wishing all a happy and restful summer.

June 30 @ 11:30 – PP Rehearsal July 7 @ 8:45 – Rehearsal to lead worship at 10:00

Our Plymouth Praise Band prepares and leads worship once a month with more contemporary songs, typically, on the fourth Sunday of the month. We are al-ways open to new folk joining us. No experience necessary; just a heart for music-making and a willingness to spend a little time in preparation.

SAVE THE DATE….OCTOBER 19, 2019

MISSIONS: POSSIBLE AUCTION FUNDRAISER This year at Bella Vita in New Munster (formerly Marinos) More info coming soon!

Church Picnic & Outdoor Worship - New Venue! After 9 years of hosting our summer outdoor worship and church picnic Scott Wilson has decided that its time to pass the torch. And he’s just passing it across the pond! Jeff and Molly Keller, whose property literally backs up to Scott’s, have graciously invited us to their place! They also have a pond, in addition to a swimming pool and a large shade tree to escape the hot summer sun. We wish to thank Scott and his family for their incredibly generous hospitality over the years. We have so many wonderful memories at Wilson’s Pond! THANK YOU SCOTT!!!

Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 21 to worship at a new pond and picnic at the Keller’s. Bring a dish to pass and lawn chairs as usual, as well as bathing suits if desired. Directions will be available at church a few weeks prior to the event.


Our High School Grads….

Nickolas Befort graduates from Badger High School in Lake Geneva. In the Fall he will be attending UW LaCrosse where he will be majoring in English/Literature Education. He looks forward to becoming a teacher and will minor in Journalism to further explore his love of writing.

Ashton Campbell graduates from Burlington High School and will be attending UW Oshkosh in the fall to pursue a Bachelors degree in Nursing. Her goal is to be an RN in Labor and Delivery. She also plans to bowl on the UW Oshkosh Women’s bowling team and will be installed in August as the WI Grand Bethel Honored Queen for the 2019-2020 term.

Jack Dukes graduates from Burlington High School and will be attending Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida in the fall to study aerospace engineering. It is the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace.

May Jagodzinski graduates from Burlington High School and is planning on attending UW Madison and has been accepted to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She plans on majoring in Wildlife Ecology.

Jaeda Mendez graduates from Burlington High School. She will be attending Herzing University in the fall with plans to get her degree in nursing.

Brett Moen graduates from Burlington High School and will be attending UW Oshkosh.

Our College Grads….

Eric Behnke graduates from UW - Whitewater with a degree in Marketing. He has accepted a position with Graybar in West Allis as an Industrial Sales Trainee.

Natalie Dukes graduates from UW-Madison with a degree in zoology and psychology.

Jenna Lindell graduates from Marquette’s School of Nursing and she plans to work in Milwaukee after graduation at one of the many local hospitals. Applications and interviews are in process! She is excited to share her love of people thru the nursing career.

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New Office Communication Notebook

On the ledge of the window in front of the church office you will find a pen and small notebook. This should be used to notify the church staff of information that you wish to relay when you are in church on Sundays, or even through the week (during choir/bell rehearsals, LOGOS or other meetings). Beth, Steph and Pastor Bob work hard to remember all those little things that are communicated to us on Sundays, but let’s face it….none of us are getting any younger and our memories sometimes fail us!

Information that would be appropriate for the notebook would include, but not limited to:

“I’m having surgery this week” “I switched usher duties with John Smith in June” “We are almost out of napkins for fellowship” “There is a light bulb burned out in the parlor bathroom” “I need a new financial statement for my taxes” Or even as simple as “Please call me on Monday”

Obviously other people will have access to the notebook, so private information should not be included. This provides you a way to communicate with us about church business when you are here and thinking about it, but allow us to be “fellow worshippers” instead of church staff on Sunday mornings. This is simply a means of keeping those little details from getting lost between church on Sunday and our work day on Monday.

Thanks so much for your consideration of this additional communication tool. What you have to share with us is important and we don’t want to forget it!!

Mothers and Earth: A Celebration of the Music of John Denver Thanks to all who attended. We raised around $400 for our

two charities. The spirit of that event will certainly carry over; perhaps even into a worship service this summer. Tell your friends there is a very good chance we will be doing the JD Christmas special in December as well. Stay tuned (pun intended).


Save the Date!! July 13th Once again we will be going to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville, Illinois on Saturday, July 13. We will gather at the church at 8 am to carpool and arrive there by 9 am. We volunteer for two hours and we're back in Burlington around noon. If you haven't come to this event before we hope you will give it a try. It's a thrilling experience to see how many nourishing dry meals we can pack in this short time. Everyone is welcome but the youngest must be at least 6 years old and with an adult. Please consider coming along and sign up in the Church Office. We have reserved 20 slots and need a final count by July 7. Any questions, give Jackie Kastengren a call at 534-3949 .

Souls 4 Souls We completed the gently used shoe collection the end of April and delivered 98 pairs to the project in Milwaukee. Some of these shoes will be used in the inner city and some may be sent on to other locations of need. What a great way to clean out our closets and share with those in need. Many thanks to all who participated.

Shoebox Collection Items for June: t-shirts (short and long sleeved)

FROM THE STEWARDSHIP TEAM…..

Don’t forget that our fiscal year ends June 30th!Please try to get your pledge current if you are behind, or consider giving an additional gift before the end of the fiscal year. Thank you!!

NEW MEMBERS TO BE CELBRATED: June 30th

If you or someone you know has considered becoming of member of Plymouth Church then please

note the special meeting and orientation that will be taking place on the morning of June 30. We have a short list of prospects but would welcome interest and participation from anyone currently giving it some thought. The meeting will take place in the fireside room at 8:45am and will culminate with a welcome and dedication during 10:00 worship.

PLEASE NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE OF YOUR INTEREST AND INTENT OR SIMPLY SPEAK TO PASTOR BOB BY JUNE 23RD.

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Thank you to all involved in celebrating my Heritage with Plymouth Church and my 99th birthday. The cake was delicious and all your greetings with so many birthday cards were enjoyed with my daughter and her husband. It was a great day. - Gladys Bublitz

To the Choir, I would like to say thank you so much for your dedication to enhancing worship this year! It is a pure joy to work with you, pray with you and laugh with you every Tuesday evening. You are a wonderful group of humans who make my life better and you certainly enhance worship with each one of your gifts. Thank you for your time and dedication to spreading the joy of music and the word of Christ. Can't wait to see you again in the fall! - In Harmony, Jamie Edwards

My name is Payton Campbell and I am from Burlington, but currently a sophomore at UW-Whitewater, majoring in Social Work with a minor in Special Education. When I graduate I hope to be working in a hospital. I would like to thank you for the care package that I received from you! It sure did brighten up my day! With college finals coming up, it will help me through my all-nighters when I need to energize or for the days when I totally forget to eat a real meal! The prayer that was in the card will be used all the time before my exams coming up in the next couple weeks. Thank you again for the package, it really does help college students. I hope everyone is doing great, I do miss everyone’s smiling faces. This summer I’ll be working as a Camp Project Specialist. I’ll be living in the dorms all summer working for the UW-Whitewater housing. I am very excited about this job. If I don’t see you all this summer, enjoy the warm weather and have a great summer! - Payton Campbell

JUNE 15TH - 11am-5pmBring a game to play or come learn a new one!

All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by a parent.


John & Toni Kranich – June 1 Nate & Cara Bahr – June 6

Joel & Shelly Befort – June 10 Scott & Tracy Freitag – June 13

Chuck & Sue Alby – June 20 Keith & Sue Krumholz – June 20 Paul & Marilyn Gander – June 21

Dick & Carmen McKinney – June 21 Ron & Kathy Patla – June 21 Don & Jill Albrecht – June 22 Steve & Beth Picazo – June 22

Kim Lunderskov & Nancy Foster – June 23

Paul & Christine Schultz – June 23 Dick & Joan Shecterle – June 28

Jim & Dana Marty – June 30 Kyle & Tawney DeBoth – June 30

1 -Leslie Wanasek 2 - Curt Dukes 3 -Wayne Jenson Peggy Behnke Shannon Souther 4 - Susie Krumholz Soren Ellingstad 5 - Pat Johnson 6 - Wyatt Keller 7 - Natalie Lindell 9 - Julie Klaehn 12 - Hannah Kowalczyk 13 - Michelle Clark Kendall Sullivan 14 - Devon Wanasek 15 - Steve Lider

17 - Kylie Stier 18 - Don Klaehn Rylan Daniels 20 - Paul Gander Fenton Harder Chloe Rediger 22 - Marlene Peacock Jane Olisar 23 - Jennie King 24 - Marcia Harlfinger 25 - Gibson Souther 26 - Gary Peterson 27 - Julie Stier 28 - Pat VanSwol 29 - Ron Berndt Abageal Deyo 30 - Chris Warner

Special congratulations to: Carmen & Dick McKinney who celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary on June 21,

Paul & Marilyn Gander who celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary on June 21, Dick & Joan Shecterle who celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary on June 28.

New phone number: Bob Kohout

(262) 342-5036 Please change his number in your

Yellow Pages Directory.

Deadline for the July issue of The Plymouth Epistle is Friday, June 21. Thanks, Beth

Our deepest sympathy goes to Jim & Suzanne Cowan and their family after the passing of Suzanne’s father, Perry Hellum on May 16. We hold this family in our prayers during this difficult time.

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FairTradeCoffeeProject–Itemssold2ndSundayofthemonthOrganic Tamari Roasted Almonds — $5.00 per package Equal ExchangeTeas — $3.00 per package Regular Whole Bean and Ground Coffee — $7.00 per bag Decaf Whole Bean and Ground Coffee — $8.00 per bag Regular Flavored Coffees — $8.00 per bag Hazelnut Decaf — $9.00 per bag Hot Cocoa Mix — $6.00 per can Equal Exchange Large Chocolate Bars — $2.50 each

Flowers for Sunday If you would like to supply flowers for the altar on a Sunday, please sign up for a date on our Flower Chart. It is located by the door in the parlor that leads to the nursery and the church offices. Look ahead to important dates in your life that you would like to commemorate by providing flowers for our church service. We thank Marty Baker for the exquisite arrangements she has been providing for the past several months. We have truly appreciated her gifts of time and talent!!

Blood pressure screening -June 9th Blood pressure screening will take place In the Fireside Room following worship.

Plymouth Children’s Centerreceives funds from grocery stores... Plymouth Children’s Center collects grocery receipts from Richter’s Marketplace. We

receive 1% of the total on the receipts. Richter’s Marketplace receipts require a Funds for Friendssticker on the back. There is a blue box on the table outside their office door that you can put the receipts in. Thank you for your continued support.

Sharing Sunday — 1st Sunday of every month — All items go to Love, Inc.

Love’s food pantry continues to need your help! The following non-perishable food and other items are greatly needed: canned fruit, canned vegetables, soup deodorant toothpaste, toothbrushes mouth wash, shampoo hair spray, hand soap tissues, toilet paper feminine hygiene products diapers (all sizes) canned spaghetti macaroni, cereal brown sugar, sugar jelly, peanut butter mayonnaise, mustard, catsup laundry detergent disposable razors dish soap

Monetary contributions are always accepted. Just place your check in the offering plate or mail it to Plymouth Church.

We also have Women’s Bean Project items: Soup Mixes - $5.50 each Cookie Mixes - $5.00 Iced Tea Mixes - $3.50 Dip Mixes - $3.75 Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans - $5.75


PLYMOUTH UCC STAFFRev. Robert E. Wang, Minister - 262-308-4180 (H) Beth Picazo, Secretary Stephanie Eveland, Financial Secretary Becky Daniels & Tracy Freitag, Children’s Ministry Jeffrey Hughes, Custodian Marty Baker, Wedding Coordinator Diane Olson, Organist & Bell Choir Director Jamie Edwards, Choir Director Lisa Carnahan, Choir Accompanist

PLYMOUTH CHILDREN’S CENTERADMINISTRATIVE STAFFSara Trewyn, Program Director Phyllis Hancock, Assistant Director

REV. ROBERT WANG, MINISTEROFFICE HOURS

Tuesday-Friday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pmIf possible, please call ahead to make sure

Pastor Bob is available

PLYMOUTH UCC SUMMER OFFICE HOURSBeth: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am. - 12:30 pm

Steph: Monday-Wednesday, 8:30pm-2:00pm Fridays, Office Closed

Church Office: 262-763-6890 Web Site: www.plymouthucc.church

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Financial Secretary Email:[email protected]

“Ladies Lunch Bunch” Wednesday, June 5 Pine Street Café

Come for fun and pleasant conversation. Order from the menu and pay for your own lunch.

If you need a ride, call the church office at 763-6890. Here’s where we’ll be the next few months…

July 3 – Napoli’s September 4 – Lucky Star August 7 – Charcoal Grill October 2– The Waterfront

SUNDAY June 210:00 am

June 910:00 am

June 1610:00 am

June 2310:00 am

June 3010:00 am

COMMUNIONSERVERS

June 2: Bread – Pam MoersfelderRon Moersfelder, Karen Iselin, Jackie Kastengren

USHERS Ron & Pam Moersfelder

Barbara FreemanTyler Daniels

Tamra FrickePaul Gander

Deb LindellJackie Kastengren

Paul Schultz Need a volunteer

LITURGIST Jamie Edwards Pam Moersfelder Kifflie Scott Steve Picazo Toni Kranich

FELLOWSHIPSERVERS

Steph EvelandDiane Hanson

Ron & Pam Moersfelder

Ron & Mary Lou Nebinger

Bob & Jackie Kastengren Bob & Janet Wren

AV OPERATOR Ron Patla Dave Snyder Ron Patla Katherine Picazo Aaron Jenson

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri SatNotes:Summer office hours begin June 3.Our Sunday worship service will remain at 10am this summer.Beth will be on vacation June 10-14.

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28:45am Choir Rehearsal10:00am Worship—Mona Augustin11:00am Coffee & Conversation

3 4 5Noon—Ladies Lunch Bunch at Pine Street Cafe

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910:00am Worship11:00 Coffee & ConversationFair Trade Sales

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6:30pm Operating Council Meeting

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6:30pm Missions Team Meeting

14 1511:00amGame Day

1610:00am Worship11:00am Coffee & Conversation

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2310:00am Worship11:00am Coffee & Conversation

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3010:00am Worship New Members ReceivedSmall Change Collection11:00am Coffee & Conversation

PLYMOUTH CONCREGATIONAL

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

124 W. WASHINGTON

STREET BURLINGTON, WI

53105-1478 262-763-6890

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communicator of happenings at our church. However, if you no longer

wish to be on our mailing list, please notify us by either mail,

telephone (262-763-6890)

or email - [email protected]

Vacation Bible School July 29 through August 1

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Please contact Becky or Tracy by July 8 to sign up so we can plan accordingly!

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