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February

2 (Tues.) 10:30 am – The Healing Circle

3 (Wed.) 10:30 am – Our Home K Care Service

3:45 pm – Elementary Youth Groups

4 (Thurs.) 9:30 am – Guild- Bible Study

1:00 pm – Hand Bell Choir

5 (Fri.) 8:00 am – Men’s Bible Study*

7 (Sun.) 9:30 am – Full Service

Holy Communion

11:00 am – Adult Study Class

10 (Wed.) 3:45 pm – Elementary Youth Group

5:30 – 6:30 pm - Soup Supper

7:00pm:

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

11 (Thurs.) 1:00 pm – Hand Bell Choir

12 (Fri.) 8:00 am – Men’s Bible Study*

14 (Sun.) 9:30 am – Full Service LENT

Happy Valentine’s Day

16(Tues.) 10:30 am – The Healing Circle

17 (Wed.) 9:30 am – Session Meeting

3:45 pm – Elementary Youth Groups

18 (Thurs.) 9:30 am - Guild – work session

1:00 pm – Hand Bell Choir

Chit Chat articles due

19 (Fri.) 8:00 am – Men’s Bible Study*

21 (Sun.) 9:30 am – Full Service LENT

11:00 am – Adult Study Class

24 (Wed.) 3:45 pm – Youth Groups

25 (Thurs.) 1:00 pm – Hand Bell Choir

26 (Fri.) 8:00 am – Men’s Bible Study*

28 (Sun.) 9:30 am – Full Service LENT

*- meets at Little Bohemia

Duties

Ushers

Feb. 7 Mark & Marla Suckow

Feb. 14 Mark & Marla Suckow

Feb. 21 Bob & Pauline Rider

Feb. 28 Bob & Pauline Rider

Liturgist:

7, 14 & 28 – David Foster

21 – Ramona Kubica

Communion Person – Janie Williams

Lay Leader:

Feb. 7 & 14 - Nan Bloch

Feb. 21 Helyn Woolf

Feb. 28 Mid Sharpe

Counters

Feb. 7 Bob Bridges and Vince Hoehn

Feb. 14 Dave Lukas and Deane Galloway

Feb. 21 David Foster and Sharon Lukas

Feb. 28 Mid Sharpe and Mary Koster

I am the light of the World;

He who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.

John: 8:12

SESSION MEMBERS 2016

Clerk Carol Bohlin-715-356-4060

Janie Williams – 218-969-7118

Joan Ouimette- 715-476-3887

Deane Galloway-715-543-8010

Dave Lukas-715-686-7697

Mark Schuelke-715-686-7223

Helyn Woolf-715-686-7173

DuWayne Schumacher-715-686-2074

Dale Ekdahl - 715-686-2244

Margo Perkins – 715-686-2035

Nan Bloch – 715-356-9410

John Suffron – 715-686-2668

Session meets the third Wednesday of the month

DEACONS 2016

Susan Schroeter, Sharon Lukas, Carmen Farwell,

Jan Schumacher, Manny Markham, Dick Smith

Feel free to contact a Session or Deacon member with any concerns or questions.

Membership

Well, the Merry Christmas greetings are over and it is almost time for me to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day.  I hope you have an indulgent day planned to soothe the cabin fever.  As I write this, we have sunk low into the deep freeze.  If you can brave the elements and enjoy the abundance of winter sports we have available to us, kudos to you.  We finally received enough snow for snowmobiling, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snow shoeing and the ice is thick enough to fish through.  I, personally, would rather wait until the lake is wet and splashy again!

I whole heartedly thank each and every one of you who stayed for the Taking Down of the Greens.  There were well over 60 people helping to pack up and carry down and we served 53 people chili, etc. for a lively lunch.  

If you need to look up a phone number for a fellow member or put a face to a name, I hope you are enjoying our new directory.  We received them in late November and Lois sat for a couple of weeks in the Narthex to hand deliver to as many people as she could catch.  If you have not received one, see Lois in the office or give her a call and she can mail it out to you.  If you have your portrait in the directory, the book is complimentary.  If you do not have your picture included, you may purchase a book for $5.00.  If you are new or just missed being included in the directory, I would be happy to take your picture, record your information and we will print a page for everyone to add to their book.

As we began our new year with events and ideas to plan, my heart reminds me daily that I am missing a dear friend and valued member of the Membership Committee, Audrey Winchell.  There will be a big void in almost every aspect of our church for a very long time.  I miss her deeply.

A couple of months ago, you may have seen an insert in the Sunday bulletin with a description and request for new members of each of the major

committees which keep our church running smoothly.  I am pleased to bring a new member into our fold for the Membership Committee,

Dick Smith.  We are looking forward to meeting and brainstorming some new ideas.  I hope to be informing you of plans that we will implement in 2016.  Stay tuned!  The Membership Committee, as well as many other concerns in the church, could always use another set of hands and another voice.  Please consider getting involved.  

Now, go hug someone and give them the sign of love,

Helyn Woolf, Membership Chairlady

I asked God to take away my pain. God said, No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. Her spirit was whole,

her body was only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is a by product of tribulations,

it isn’t granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you blessings, Happincess is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares

and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said, No. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you

to make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. God said, No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me. God said…Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

Christian Education

At the beginning of the year, we set up a program where the kids could earn a Pizza Party, and they have met the goal! CONGRATULATIONS to all of them.

We held our Party on January 27th. It included snow play time, a few crafts, Pizza (of course) and ice cream. We usually have a snow play day in December, but this year it was just way too sloppy, so we were glad to have another opportunity. They will continue working to earn another prize, but have not yet decided what it will be.

We will be having a teacher’s meeting at 2:30 on February 3rd. We also will be scheduling a Christian Ed committee meeting in the latter half of March. At that meeting we will be reviewing curricula options for next year.

Don’t forget,

February 10th is

Ash Wednesday.

This is the beginning of the Lenten Season. It is the time for all of us to reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus made for each of us. A few ideas for observing Lent are: sacrificing something (food, TV or other favorite activity) praying more, volunteer service work, and forgiveness (both giving and asking for).

To help us all get started,

we invite you to come to our

Soup Supper

served from 5:30 – 6:30

then stay for the

Worship service at 7:00 pm.

In His service and yours,

Joan Dioszegi

REMEMBERING:

Fourth Chapter of the History of Madams & Sirs

Chapter 4 of the history of Madams & Sirs was supposed to start with a celebration of the last few years and what it brought to our church and community.  However, this author begins with a deep sadness at the loss of one of our long time members.  But Audrey would not want us to linger long but rather discuss the value of M&S.  She would have included many stories.

Through the years M&S and Fleazaar always gave thoughtful consideration to where the funds would go.  It was not always an easy task.  Needy families in our community, Presbyterian Relief, Food Pantries, Playground equipment for MW, the JOY offering, projects around the church and the list is endless.  A request was always made with the final determination made a month later unless it was an emergency.  We also began keeping track of items going out of the barns during the year so the congregation would know where they went.

In the minutes of August, 2011 there was considerable discussion about the value of Fleazaar.   There was no question it should continue and here are some of the reasons. 

1. The closeness it brings to our church,

 2. New people become involved and thus join the

church, 

3. The reputation we have in the community about

working hard and helping people, 

4. Being able to provide for needs in our church

and community such as Christmas for Kids, 

5. Involving other churches brings a closeness,

6. The financial help to our church for projects we

otherwise might not be able to afford such as

replacement of computers and fixing the

electrical wiring in the fellowship hall.

The last meeting of M&S was one mixed with sadness, memories, and laughter.  We thought of those who had gone before us.  They had worked so hard for our church - willingly and selflessly.  For those of us involved, there is a deep hole in our life of this church.   If you have read these 4 chapters carefully, you will see a history of an organization that was an integral part of MWCPC.

Thus ends the history lesson!

FLEAZAAR

As many of you know, Nan and Dan Bloch will not be continuing as Co-Directors of Fleazaar for 2016. They have done an outstanding job the past two years and we will miss their leadership. Since no one has volunteered to replace them in the Director role, the 2016 Fleazaar will be managed by a committee of people who have been actively involved in prior years.

Following the very successful 2015 Fleazaar, this committee has met twice to discuss opportunities to continue improving the year round operation of Fleazaar. As Fleazaar has continued to grow, the workload on our volunteers has grown tremendously, particularly for the Director(s) and those who work year round collecting, receiving, sorting, and storing the donations we receive, as well as for those who set up the tents, sawhorses, plywood, etc. the Saturday before Fleazaar sale day and for those who take down and return those same items to the barns for storage on the Thursday following sale day.

As a point of reference, in 2001 the gross sales for Fleazaar were $20,500, which is also the year the first barn was built. In 2011 gross sales were $43,362 and in 2015 were $64,265. To accommodate that growth we now have 19 tents, 225 sheets of plywood, and 500 saw horses, a huge increase from just 15 years ago, that require many more people hours to set up and take down. That has translated into much longer work days for those who help on Saturday and Thursday.

As a result of the committee discussions, the changes planned for future Fleazaars include the following:

(1) Possible use of outside, paid labor for set up and take down

(2) Updating the list of donated items we do not accept

(3) Getting additional input/help from tent captains

(4) Changing the way we handle the plywood and saw horses, so they can be mechanically stacked, unstacked, and moved between the barns and tent areas with a small tractor

(5) Obtaining additional vehicles to transport people between the airport parking area and the Church

(6) Gathering specific sales totals for each tent/area

(7) In light of no one volunteering for the Director position, the workload will be spread among more people. While most of the Fleazaar activities will be managed by the same people as last year, Jay Woolf and Manny Markham have volunteered to coordinate pick-ups. Please contact them rather than Dan Bloch for that purpose. All other Fleazaar questions should be directed to Deane Galloway.

Deane Galloway,

Session Fleazaar representative

Fleazaar

This is a special time of the year for many of us. It is a time when we don't feel guilty about what we do. Christmas is over and the time of frantic baking, decorating, shopping and card writing is finished. And, it is too early to worry about yard and garden issues. So - many of us find this to be a good time to dig into projects. Dan is busy working on finishing a bathroom which I have decorated with several Fleazaar purchases. I am trying to purge and organize drawers and cupboards. Last week I found 3 paper punches in one desk drawer!

If you find cleaning and sorting to be cathartic, please think of items Fleazaar can use. General guidelines are: make sure the items work, are clean and are not on the "Do not accept" list. Check the Church's website, for a list of items not accepted. There are exceptions to items on the "Do not Accept" list. Generally, vacuums don't sell, but shop vacs and pricey vacuums like Dyson or Oreck do, if they work.

The same is true of some exercise equipment and sewing machines. We can use a couple, but it is best to check before bringing them to the barns. If you have linens to donate it is very helpful to label the bedding, twin, full, queen or king.

The Barns are closed, currently, and Manny & Jay with their crew are not making pickups while there is so much snow. If a drop off cannot wait until Spring, please contact Manny or Jay to see if arrangements can be made earlier.

Dan and Nan Bloch

MISSIONS

On this cold and snowy morning, my thoughts turn to all of our dedicated volunteers, and the generous donations of food, monies, and time our congregation so freely gives.

A big Thank You to everyone.

 

The Mission committee is a committee of eleven, including two new members, Pat Pohl and Sharon Lucas.  We welcome them.  We miss and remember our past members in 2015; Eula Bender and Ramona Kubica.

 

The loose change offering in January, February, and March will go to the Lakeland Food Pantry.  A check in the amount of $394.30, was distributed to Heifer International, in December 2015. The thank-you’s we receive from the beneficiaries of the Loose Change are heartwarming, and they are so appreciative.

 

A brief recap of funds distributed in 2015 were:  Fourteen Local, Thirteen National, and Nine International organizations.  A successful Christmas for Kids program, and our partnering with Our Lady Queen of Peace.  May this continue for years to come. As we go forward in 2016, we will continue to serve the organizations in the past, and prayerfully consider all new requests.

 

Again, a Big Thank You to everyone and

a Blessed and Happy New Year.

 

Respectfully Submitted, Joan Ouimette

 

Black Forest Bread Pudding

1/3 c. butter, softened

several slices black rye bread

1 12-oz. pkg. frozen pitted dark sweet cherries

8 eggs

2 12-oz. pkgs. semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

3-1/4 cups whipping cream

3/4 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. almond extract

1) Butter a 3-qt. rectangular baking dish with some of the butter; spread the remaining butter on bread slices.

2) Place bread slices in the baking dish, covering the bottom. Sprinkle with frozen cherries, half of the chocolate chips, and the cinnamon. Set aside.

WESTMINSTER GUILD

Westminster Guild met on Thursday, January 7, for our first Bible study of the new year. This lesson was entitled "Stormy Water -- Faith," and we discussed the ways in which we encounter "stormy times" in our faith just as Jesus' disciples did. We looked at the power of God in Jesus to overcome the dangers of chaotic waters. We looked at the definition of faith, incorporating not just a set of beliefs but also the elements of trust, fidelity, and a way of seeing reality as gracious, and how it anchors our lives. We know that even when we get into trouble, in water up to our neck, God is there for us. Carol Bohlin was our hostess for this meeting, and she treated us to a delicious apple dessert.

Our third Thursday meeting, on January 21, was our work meeting, and we continued our work on hygiene kits for young girls in Africa, updated our stock of Rada cutlery, and started thinking about Easter preparations -- Easter is EARLY this year! We always have a brown bag lunch following our meeting, and we ALWAYS have dessert. On this day dessert was Black Forest Bread Pudding, See the recipe below.

Kay Suffron, Moderator

Please come and join us! We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at 9:30 AM in the fellowship hall.

3) In a medium saucepan combine remaining chocolate chips, 1 cup of the whipping cream, and the sugar; heat and stir just until chocolate is melted. Gradually stir in remaining cream.

4) In a very large bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the melted chocolate/cream mixture and the almond extract. Slowly pour over bread in the baking dish. Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.

5) Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Uncover bread pudding and place baking dish on a foil-lined baking sheet.

6) Bake for 70 to 80 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees when inserted in the center. Cool on a wire rack at least 45 minutes.

7) Serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream, and/or toasted sliced almonds.

February

Birthdays:

1st Chrystel Paulson, 2nd, Marion Jacobs, Hayle Woolf, 3rd Lee Leeder, 4th Helyn Woolf, 6th Vanessa Hahn, 7th Julie Detling, 8th Mark Kayser, Journey Jacobs, 9th Heidi Jahnke, Jake Schilling, 10th Mary Watkins, Pauline Rider, 11th Ruth Horner, Ana Erickson, 12th Andrew Spencer, Thomas Spencer, 13th Glenn Ripley, David Vogt, Amy Slone, 14th Glen Wildenberg, Becky Kayser, Daniel Slone, 15th Parker Sharpe, 16th Tom Larum, 19th Mary Willson, 22nd Maren Moll, Susan Glynn, 23rd Carol Bohlin, 24th Winnie Carlson, 25th Steve Jacobs, 26th Jasmin Erickson, 27th Kit McFarland, Luke Schilling, 27th Kadence Knipp, 29th Judy Erickson

February

Anniversaries:

2nd Mark & Dawn Halliburton, 10th Mark &

Marjean Schuelke, 14th Bud & Judi Arnold, John & Ann Wilson, 17th Bob & Barbara Schroeder,

19th Dick & Elaine Newton, John & Jane Bals

A Child’s Dream

Is it childish to dream

Of a day when the world is at peace

Of a day where we stand side by side

And no quarrel comes to their minds or lips

And fear never comes again

Is it childish to dream

Of a world with no wars

Of a world where differences are celebrated

And opinions are respected

Of a world where quarrels turn to agreement

And no loss comes from that

Is it childish to hope

Of a day when all make amends

And all sleep with peace

When understanding and innocence go hand in hand

If hope and peace are all a child’s dream

Maybe we all should be childish!

By - Sarah Becklund’s Granddaughter

Manitowish Waters Community

Presbyterian Church

PO Box 69

Manitowish Waters, WI 54545

February

2016

Bible Trivia

…check your Bible knowledge

So Many Children

1. Who were Perez and Zerah?

2. Who told belivers that the promises of God were for their children as well as themselves?

3. Which epistle says that parents are to provide for their children, not vice versa?

4. What prophet said that the son would not share the guilt of the father?

5. Who envisioned a time when sons and daughters would prophesy?

6. Who was adopted by Mordecai as his own daughter?

7. What prophet said, “Great shall be the peace of thy children”?

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday = 9:00 am till noon

715-543-2998

Rev. Chips 715-776-2998

manwtrschurch@



1. Twin sons of Judah and Tamar (Genesis 38:29-30), 2. Peter (Acts 2:39), 3. 2 Corinthians (12:14), 4. Ezekiel (18:20), 5. Joel (2:28), 6. Esther (2:7), 7. Isaiah (54:13).

Chit Chat

Charley James sat on the over-stuffed chair in his little house on the edge of the high tide mark in Kake, Alaska. The house smelled like a subtle mix of fuel oil and fish. Charley listened as I talked to him. He listened patiently. The conversation went something like this: I would ask a question, and when an answer wasn’t forthcoming, I raised a new topic and talked about that issue. After several of these shifts in topics and during one of the ensuing silences, Charley James began answering the first question I had asked at the very beginning of the conversation. I had not yet learned how important silence and reflection is in Tlingit conversation. Unlike most of us in the “Lower 48, these native Alaskans were very comfortable with long silences, and they would think and reflect before responding. Many of us in our culture are not comfortable with silences in conversation. Silence can get to you.

My friend, George drew my attention to an article on one of the most widely-embraced religious activities. That activity is prayer. Although we may not have a clear understanding about God or believe the same about how our prayers may be answered, we have enough hope in the power of prayer to communicate with God in this manner. People pray about many things. In one survey, a majority of adults indicate that they generally thank God for what God has done in their lives (95%); 76% ask for forgiveness; and 61% ask for specific needs or desires to be met. It is less common for people to be silent during prayer times to listen for God’s response (47% do so). As in any intimate communication, it is hard to surrender control and agree just to listen. It is not particularly comfortable when God may be trying to move in my life or move me in a direction I hadn’t considered before. Silence can get to you. One of the most conroversial chapel services at Princeton Seminary was when two Quakers began evening vespers with one sentence: “Let us be silent and listen for God.” Several of the students who had come for the vespers service walked out after five or ten minutes. At the end, one classmate said: “This isn’t why I come to chapel!” Silence can get to you. It may also be the only way God can, as well. Chips

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