THE CROSS & THE FLAME P.O. Box 127, Viroqua, WI 54665 November 2014 Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches Dear Friends, While driving to the Liberty Pole church one Sunday morning, and admiring the surrounding beauty, my heart was filled with thankfulness. We have had such a beautiful fall—the contrasts of golds, reds, yellows and greens have been outstanding! The master artist, God, has done it once again. In his greatness, he enjoys creating beauty and color; thank you God. Each morning, look for what God is doing and creating and be thankful. There are many Scriptures, quotes, and hymns on thanksgiving and thankfulness: Psalm 107:1 states, “O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever”. Psalm 100:4 states, “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise”. Psalm 92:1 states, “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord”. I Thessalonians 5:18 states, “In everything give thanks”. “O Lord, that lends me life, lend me a heart replete with thankfulness.” William Shakespeare. “Thanksgiving is nothing if not a glad and reverent lifting of the heart to God in honor and praise for His goodness”. James R. Miller. “I don’t think the Lord wants any pompous proclamation of thanks on one Thursday in November as much as He wants a little humble service from us every day in the year”. Burton Hillis. “Life without thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road.” John Henry Jowett. “As we offer our small rejoicing for the love that surrounds our days, all the wonderful works of thy goodness shall open before our gaze; through the gates of our narrow thanksgiving we shall enter thy courts with praise. Annie Johnson Flint Hymn #102 States, “Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices; who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us; and keep us stil lin grace, and guide us when perplexed; and fee us from all ills, in this world and the next. All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given; the Son and him who reigns with them in highest heaven; the one eternal God, whom earth and heaven adore; for thus it was, is now and shall be evermore.” As we enter the month of November, may we all be more thankful to the Lord, in all the small things and large things and everything in between. Thank you God for work, shelter, food, rest and recreation. Thank you God for family, friends, pets and for enemies so that I may pray for their salvation. Thank you God for your favor, love and direction. Thank you..... Blessings, Pastor Jean Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches Mission Statement The Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches exist for the purpose of carrying out Christ’s Great Commission by enabling all who come to personally know the joy of God’s love and forgiveness and to lovingly share this joy in the fellowship of the church and in reaching people throughout the world.
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Viroqua and Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches Post Office Box 127 Viroqua, WI 54665 PHONE: 608-637-3551 (Office/Lisa) 608-638-7627/Office/Pastor Jean) FAX: 608-638-3651 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ViroquaUMC.org [email protected]
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Liberty Pole United Methodist Church– 9:00 A.M.
Viroqua United Methodist Church– 10:30 A.M.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Liberty Pole UMC– 9:15 A.M.
Viroqua UMC– Adults-9:00 A.M., Children-10:45 A.M.
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THE CROSS & THE FLAME November 2014 EVENTS
Saturday, November 1st
Coulee UMW Day of Enrichment 9-3 PM
Sunday, November 2nd
All Saints /Secret Friend Sunday
Sunday, November 9th
Choir Sings 10:30 AM @ V
Veteran’s Day Honored with Cake @ LP & V
Tuesday, November 11th
Veterans Day
Sunday, November 16th
Choir Sings 10:30 AM
United Fellowship potluck & board games Noon
Bell Choir Concert 2:00 PM
Charge Conference 6:00 PM @ LP
Sunday, November 23rd
Choir Sings 10:30 AM @ V
Community Thanksgiving Service 7:00 PM @ Good Shepherd
Thursday, November 27th
Thanksgiving Community Dinner 11:00 -1:00 PM
@ St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Sunday, November 30th
Advent I, “Hanging of the Greens”
THE CROSS & THE FLAME
P.O. Box 127, Viroqua, WI 54665 November 2014
Viroqua &
Liberty Pole
United Methodist Churches
Dear Friends,
While driving to the Liberty Pole church one Sunday morning, and admiring the surrounding
beauty, my heart was filled with thankfulness. We have had such a beautiful fall—the contrasts
of golds, reds, yellows and greens have been outstanding! The master artist, God, has done it
once again. In his greatness, he enjoys creating beauty and color; thank you God. Each morning,
look for what God is doing and creating and be thankful. There are many Scriptures, quotes,
and hymns on thanksgiving and thankfulness: Psalm 107:1 states, “O give thanks unto the Lord,
for he is good, for his mercy endures forever”. Psalm 100:4 states, “Enter into his gates with
thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise”. Psalm 92:1 states, “It is a good thing to give thanks
unto the Lord”. I Thessalonians 5:18 states, “In everything give thanks”.
“O Lord, that lends me life, lend me a heart replete with thankfulness.” William Shakespeare. “Thanksgiving is nothing if not
a glad and reverent lifting of the heart to God in honor and praise for His goodness”. James R. Miller. “I don’t think the Lord
wants any pompous proclamation of thanks on one Thursday in November as much as He wants a little humble service from
us every day in the year”. Burton Hillis. “Life without thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road.” John Henry
Jowett. “As we offer our small rejoicing for the love that surrounds our days, all the wonderful works of thy goodness shall
open before our gaze; through the gates of our narrow thanksgiving we shall enter thy courts with praise. Annie Johnson Flint
Hymn #102 States, “Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom
this world rejoices; who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us; and keep us
stil lin grace, and guide us when perplexed; and fee us from all ills, in this world and the next. All praise and thanks to God the
Father now be given; the Son and him who reigns with them in highest heaven; the one eternal God, whom earth and heaven
adore; for thus it was, is now and shall be evermore.”
As we enter the month of November, may we all be more thankful to the Lord, in all the small things and large things and
everything in between. Thank you God for work, shelter, food, rest and recreation. Thank you God for family, friends, pets
and for enemies so that I may pray for their salvation. Thank you God for your favor, love and direction. Thank you.....
Blessings, Pastor Jean
Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches Mission Statement
The Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches exist for the purpose of carrying out Christ’s Great Commission by
enabling all who come to personally know the joy of God’s love and forgiveness and to lovingly share this joy in the
fellowship of the church and in reaching people throughout the world.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
History Committee Update ............................... ............ pg. 3
LP Administrative Board Minutes ..................... ............ pg. 3
Calling All Singers...........................................................pg. 3
Special Community Events................................. ............ pg. 4
Special Thanks ..................................................... ............ pg. 4
Birthdays, Baptisms, Anniversaries, Deaths .... .............pg. 5
Christian Education Meeting Minutes ............... ............ pg. 6
November Scriptures ......................................... ............ pg. 7
Bible Trivia......................................................................pg. 7
Confirmation Update .....................................................pg. 8
Charge Conference Update............................................pg. 8
Bring Forth a Harvest of Thanks....................................pg. 9
Care & Nurture Committee Meeting Minutes ............pg. 9
A Tribute to our Veterans..............................................pg. 10
Trustees Committee Minutes.........................................pg. 11
Bible Trivia Answers.......................................................pg. 11
The Cross & The Flame is published monthly by the Viroqua and Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches for our congregation and friends. We welcome you
with open hearts, open arms and open doors.
VIROQUA UMC/OFFICE
221 S. Center Ave.
Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: 608-637-3551
Fax: 608-638-6351
Email: [email protected]
www.ViroquaUMC.org
OFFICE HOURS 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 p.m. on Monday & Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - noon on Thursday & Friday
LIBERTY POLE UMC S 6759 St. Hwy. 27
Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: 608-675-3630
STAFF Jean Waldron, Pastor
Parsonage Phone: 608-637-7614
Pastor’s Direct Line: 608-638-7627
Email: [email protected]
Lisa Marsh, Secretary Office Phone: 608-637-3551
Email: [email protected]
Liberty Pole UMC Service Assistants
Ushers/Greeters
November 2nd & 9th— Deanna & Tom Lohr
November 16th, 23rd & 30th—John & Rita Burkhardt
Liturgist
November 2nd - Cyndy Hubbard November 9th & 16th - Bryce Funk
Viroqua UMC Service Assistants
Ushers
November 2nd - Cavan Fang/John Eumurian
November 9th - Ardith Olson/Gloria Freilinger
November 16th - Trygve/Irma Overbo
November 23rd - Jerry Schroeder/Janet Welch
November 30th - Dale/Jolene Gudgeon
Greeters
November 2nd - Annabel McGarry
November 9th - David Peterson
November 16th - Dan Casper
November 23rd—Minie Hirschfield
November 30th - Betty Ross
Liturgist
Sonja Bjerkos
John Wesley Quote - Thanksgiving
REF: http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/151350.John Wesley
“Thanksgiving is inseparable from true prayer; it is almost essentially connected
with it. One who always prays is ever giving praise, whether in ease or pain, both for
prosperity and for the greatest adversity. “
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Trustees Committee Meeting
October 14, 2014
In attendance: Orvis Primmer, Gregory Cheever, Peter Gilman, Pastor Jean
- Strang Plumbing repaired the faucet and drain leak in the Viroqua basement custodian’s
closet.
- Arrow Elevator Company inspected and approved the Viroqua elevator operation.
- Custodian Jim Porter’s vacation (November 3-10) approved.
- Workman’s Compensation premium for 2015 is $1346, with a rebate check of $157.
- 2015 Budget is $23,790.
Bible Trivia Answers
1 Sixth (Exodus 9:8)
2. Corinth (Acts 18:1-5)
3. Elkanah (1 Samuel 1:18)
4. His groanings (roarings) (Job 3:24)
5. Apples (Proverbs 25:11)
6. Jesus and the disciples celebrating Passover (Matthew 26:30)
7. Ashkelon (Judges 14:19)
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With Special Thanks to Our Men and Women in the Armed Forces
On Veterans Day and Every Day
The following members of our church family faithfully served their country as
members of the Armed Forces:
James Cocchiola (LP)
Nancy Cocchiola (LP)
John Eumurian (V)
Harry Fox (V)
Eldon Gardner (LP)
Orvin Gardner (LP)
Veryel Gerdl (V)
Chase Hornby (LP)
Cyndy Hubbard (LP)
William Marohl (LP)
Sandra Marohl (LP)
Larry McGarry (LP)
Leon Mellem (V)
Fred Nelson (V)
Ellsworth Olson (V)
David Peterson (V)
Robert Peterson (V)
Rick Schneiderman (V)
Gerald Schroeder (V)
Robert Starr (V)
Michael Stephen (LP)
With love and gratitude we
thank you for your service.
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Please take time to enjoy the confirmation pictures that are hanging in the hall!
The History Committee needs your help to fill in the missing pictures for the fol-
lowing years: 1942, 44, 45, 49, 50, 51-55, 57-62, 64, 68 70, 73, 75, 82, 87, and
93. We also need the YEARS BEFORE 1941 including 1902 through 1941.
Thank you! Hester Nelson
Calling All Singers
Al-
so,
All members are asked to lend their voices and join the choir for the annual Caroling of the
Choirs on December 7th , at 7:00 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Viroqua. For addi-
tional information please contact Choir Director, Irene Fortney at 637-2521.
LP Administrative Board Minutes
10-21-14
Present: Bill and Sandy Marohl, Barb Robson, Mike Stephen, Pastor Jean, Gary Thompson, Steve & Tamie
Thompson.
Meeting was called to order with the 2015 Budget for Charge Conference being the focus of the meeting.
Bill reviewed the year to date financial report and Pastor Jean gave a financial report from Viroqua. After dis-
cussion the Financial Budget for 2015 was approved. Forms for Charge Conference were also reviewed and
signed. Charge Conference will be Sunday, November 16th at 6:00 PM at Liberty Pole. Cake and coffee will
be served. The Board also reviewed our four year Ministry Plan.
Old Business: Bill made a motion and Barb seconded that the Liberty Pole Church would not donate to the
Malaria Campaign. We will concentrate on our current projects. Anyone who would like to make an individ-
ual contribution to this cause should indicate a donation on their offering envelope.
Bill showed a sample of the wooden crosses that will be given to visitors to our church. The sample was
appreciated by all.
New Business: Mike brought up a suggestion to have coffee time after church. We will try this in the
coming months. He also shared that he will be purchasing a cake in honor of our Veterans. Veterans will be
honored on Sunday, November 9th.
Meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted by Tamie Thompson.
Special Community Events
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Saturday, November 1st
Fall Into Music—live bluegrass and chili supper, 3-6 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church with
jamming to follow. Donations to the Viroqua Bluegrass & Gospel Association are appreciated.
Empty Bowls Soup Supper– 4 - 7 PM at Viroqua High School Cafeteria, all proceeds go to
fight world hunger and poverty.
Tuesday, November 4th
Ham Supper, Bake Sale & Silent Auction 3:30 - 7:00 PM at the Stoddard Legion, Adults $9,
Children 12 & under $3. Sponsored by Stoddard United Methodist Church
Saturday, November 8th
Door of Hope Open House 1:00—4:00 PM at the new location 304 N. Washington, Viroqua
Wednesday, November 12th
Soup Supper 4:30-7:30 PM at Peace United Methodist Church, corner of Church & Union
streets, Richland Center
Thursday, November 27th
Free Thanksgiving Community Dinner 11:00 - 1PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Delivery
to the homebound is available by calling 637-3976 by noon on Wednesday 11/26.
No carry outs please.
Special Thanks
We wish to thank Betty Ross for brightening the entrance landing with her wonderful seasonal
decorations which she has faithfully been creating for over 30 years. When you see Betty, be
sure to tell her how much you appreciate the current lovely harvest tableau.
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Care and Nurture Committee Meeting Minutes October 14, 2014
The Committee met at 10:00 am and the following members were present: Pastor Jean,
David Peterson, John Eumurian, Gloria Freilinger, Mary Fox, Joanne Hornby, and Mike Stephen.
Pastor opened with the meeting with a devotion.
Thank you to Mary and Mike for sending out many cards.
More people seem to be enjoying Sunday morning Coffee Time at Viroqua since it was moved clos-
er to the church entrance.
The founder of Sheltered Reality Drumming, Steve Schlosser, will participate in the drumming prac-
tice on October 24th at 4:30.
Rehearsal for the Sunday School Christmas program will begin soon.
Pastor Jean reported that the Confirmation student trip to Camp Lake Lucerne was worthwhile
and a good time was had by all.
Bibles will be given to the Roger Beck and Tim O’Connor families who have lost homes from fires.
In observance of Veterans Day, November 9th, both churches will have a cake for coffee time.
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 am. The Committee will meet again on November 18th at 10:00
am.
Respectfully submitted, Gloria Freilinger
Hard to believe but Thanksgiving is less than a month away! As we anticipate our turkey dinners, the
Viroqua and Liberty Pole UMC invite everyone to get an early start on offering thanks by sharing God’s
blessings of food with people who may not have enough. During the first four Sundays of November,
please bring canned goods, household supplies and other non-perishable donations for the food pantry
when you come to worship.
Monetary donations are also welcome. Please make the checks out to the church, put them in a clearly
labeled envelope and drop them in the offering plate. If you wish to donate but cannot bring your items
to church, please call Cavan at 637-7697 or Cyndy at 637-7595 and a volunteer will pick up your dona-
tions
In these tough economic times the work of the food pantries has become more important than many of
us can remember. Most clients of the food pantries live in or near Viroqua. Feeding the hungry is one
Important way we that we can show God’s love in a hurting world.
Bring Forth A Harvest of Thanks
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Confirmation Update
Hi everyone, the confirmation class is going well. Those in attendance have passed all their memorizing,
which included: The Apostle’s Creed, the Our Father, the Gloria, the doxology, Psalm 23, the New Testament
books and a familiarity with the Old Testament books. You can be very proud of them.
The confirmation retreat at Lake Lucerne Camp held October 10-12th was just great. God blessed us with
beautiful weather and a special opportunity to stay at the new Youth Lodge. Their favorite experiences at the
retreat included: the horses, the octagon game, hiking, playing volleyball, and the FOOD! Where was God for
them at the retreat? Answers included: during the lesson time, walking the Labyrinth (spiritual maze), playing
the sports games, and the camp fire.
I loved watching all of them have fun and interact with each other during all the outings. A special thank
you to my two chaperones, Mr. Layne Hanson and Mrs. Deb Deaver, I couldn’t have held this retreat without
your help. A special thank you to the Christian Education department at Viroqua for funding this retreat. It is
my prayer that all the youth as well as the adults will want to return to camp some time in the near future.
Talk to me or Joanne Hornby about signing up for camp.
Sincerely, Pastor Jean
2014 Annual Charge Conference For both Churches
When: November 16th
Where: Liberty Pole UMC
Time: 6 PM
Come one, come all to your church’s annual Charge Conference. Receive a free packet that includes the
Mission Statement Our Tasks
Review of Local Church’s Life & Ministry Four Year Vision
Clergy Continuing Education Report Report of the Trustees
Membership Audit for Charge Conference Report of the Annual Audit
Fund Balance Report Report of the Finance Committee
Church Schedule Leadership Committee Report
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November 1st - Isabella Thompson
Melissa Vikemyr
November 2nd - Trygve Overbo
November 9th - Robert Starr
November 11th - Brent Deaver
November 12th - Veryel Gerdl
November 13th - Isabella Peroceschi
Brandon Ulberg
November 16th - Aaron Weis
November 17th - Naomi Fanta
November 19th—Neil Funk
Annabel McGarry
November 22nd - Benjamin Hanson
November 24th - Emily Nedland
Donna Walker
November 25th - Thomas Haakenson
Signe Mikkelson
November 27th - Abagail Diehl
Keegan Funk
November 28th - Jessica Bjerkos
Chandlor Volden
November 29th - Hailey Thompson
November 30th - Pat Matz
BIRTHDAYS
Happy Anniversary
November 12th - Peter & Shirley Gilman
November 14th - Marc & Donna Polsean
November 14th - Brandon & Lisa Ulberg
November 24th - David & Holly Slack
Deaths
Baptisms
Viroqua UMC
October 19th - Elsa Jade Janzen
James Hudson, Jr.
10-13-2014
Bud Whitney
10-18-2014
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Christian Education Committee Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2014
Present: Kathy Hanson, Shelly Brenneman, Janette Hanson, Joel Gordon
Reports:
Sunday School: There are two classes this year, which are meeting
during worship again. We had a family gathering on September 8th to ideas
about Sunday School, and we had a good discussion. We are still asking for
help with teaching. Attendance is down so far this fall, so Kathy will send a
postcard of make a phone call to let the families know that we miss them on
Sundays. More discussion will continue about the format of the classes.
Youth/Confirmation: The confirmation class, Pastor Jean, and two chap-
erones are going to a retreat at Lake Lucerne the weekend of October 10th.
Kathy made a motion to pay for the students’ and chaperones’ fees as long as
they agree to help with the youth fundraisers. Joel seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
Old Business:
Vacation Bible School: VBS was a great success again this year. Thank you to
all who put in a lot of time and hard work to make it happen. About 30 children
were registered during the week. A wrap-up meeting was held to discuss
changes/ideas for next year.
New Business:
Budgets: Changes were made to the 2015 budget and approved by con-
sensus. Janette will submit the changes to the finance committee.
Christmas Program: Plans were started for the Christmas program that
will be on Sunday, December 14th during the worship service.
Other Business: On Sunday, October 26th Dr. Taylor Collins will be shar-
ing his ministry with Red Bird Mission so Sunday School classes will remain
with the congregation.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 4th, 1:30 pm
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November Scriptures
Nov. 2, All Saints Sunday
With Holy Communion
Psalm 116, rsp. 1, UMH 837
Jeremiah 31:1-6
Colossians 1: 1-28
John 6:35-51
“The Broken Chain - Draw Them Back With
Loving Kindness
Nov. 9, Veteran’s Day Sunday
Psalm 36:5-10 UMH 771
Joel 2:23-32
2 Timothy 4:1-8
Matthew 23:1-12
“And They’ll Know We Are Christians
By Our Love”
Nov. 16, 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Psalm 51:1-17, rsp. 2 UMH 785
Proverbs 2:1-22
I Timothy 6:3-19
Luke 17:11-19
“Is It Unnatural to Give Thanks?”
Nov. 23, Christ the King Sunday
Psalm 100 UMH 821
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Ephesians 1:15-23
Luke 23:33-43
“The Inescapable Cross”
Nov. 30, Advent I
“Hanging of the Greens”
Bible Trivia
1. - One of the ten plagues of Egypt was the plague of boils, but which number was it?
2. - After being left behind in Berea, in which city did Silas and Timothy meet up with Paul?
3. - Who told his wife not to worry that she was barren and said, “am not I better to thee than ten sons”?
4. - What does Job say is “poured out like water”?
5. - A word “fifty spoken” is like what of gold set in pictures of silver?
6. - On which occasion in the Bible does it specifically say that believers sung a hymn?
7. - To which city did Samson go down to and kill thirty men?
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Confirmation Update
Hi everyone, the confirmation class is going well. Those in attendance have passed all their memorizing,
which included: The Apostle’s Creed, the Our Father, the Gloria, the doxology, Psalm 23, the New Testament
books and a familiarity with the Old Testament books. You can be very proud of them.
The confirmation retreat at Lake Lucerne Camp held October 10-12th was just great. God blessed us with
beautiful weather and a special opportunity to stay at the new Youth Lodge. Their favorite experiences at the
retreat included: the horses, the octagon game, hiking, playing volleyball, and the FOOD! Where was God for
them at the retreat? Answers included: during the lesson time, walking the Labyrinth (spiritual maze), playing
the sports games, and the camp fire.
I loved watching all of them have fun and interact with each other during all the outings. A special thank
you to my two chaperones, Mr. Layne Hanson and Mrs. Deb Deaver, I couldn’t have held this retreat without
your help. A special thank you to the Christian Education department at Viroqua for funding this retreat. It is
my prayer that all the youth as well as the adults will want to return to camp some time in the near future.
Talk to me or Joanne Hornby about signing up for camp.
Sincerely, Pastor Jean
2014 Annual Charge Conference For both Churches
When: November 16th
Where: Liberty Pole UMC
Time: 6 PM
Come one, come all to your church’s annual Charge Conference. Receive a free packet that includes the
Mission Statement Our Tasks
Review of Local Church’s Life & Ministry Four Year Vision
Clergy Continuing Education Report Report of the Trustees
Membership Audit for Charge Conference Report of the Annual Audit
Fund Balance Report Report of the Finance Committee
Church Schedule Leadership Committee Report
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November 1st - Isabella Thompson
Melissa Vikemyr
November 2nd - Trygve Overbo
November 9th - Robert Starr
November 11th - Brent Deaver
November 12th - Veryel Gerdl
November 13th - Isabella Peroceschi
Brandon Ulberg
November 16th - Aaron Weis
November 17th - Naomi Fanta
November 19th—Neil Funk
Annabel McGarry
November 22nd - Benjamin Hanson
November 24th - Emily Nedland
Donna Walker
November 25th - Thomas Haakenson
Signe Mikkelson
November 27th - Abagail Diehl
Keegan Funk
November 28th - Jessica Bjerkos
Chandlor Volden
November 29th - Hailey Thompson
November 30th - Pat Matz
BIRTHDAYS
Happy Anniversary
November 12th - Peter & Shirley Gilman
November 14th - Marc & Donna Polsean
November 14th - Brandon & Lisa Ulberg
November 24th - David & Holly Slack
Deaths
Baptisms
Viroqua UMC
October 19th - Elsa Jade Janzen
James Hudson, Jr.
10-13-2014
Bud Whitney
10-18-2014
Special Community Events
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Saturday, November 1st
Fall Into Music—live bluegrass and chili supper, 3-6 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church with
jamming to follow. Donations to the Viroqua Bluegrass & Gospel Association are appreciated.
Empty Bowls Soup Supper– 4 - 7 PM at Viroqua High School Cafeteria, all proceeds go to
fight world hunger and poverty.
Tuesday, November 4th
Ham Supper, Bake Sale & Silent Auction 3:30 - 7:00 PM at the Stoddard Legion, Adults $9,
Children 12 & under $3. Sponsored by Stoddard United Methodist Church
Saturday, November 8th
Door of Hope Open House 1:00—4:00 PM at the new location 304 N. Washington, Viroqua
Wednesday, November 12th
Soup Supper 4:30-7:30 PM at Peace United Methodist Church, corner of Church & Union
streets, Richland Center
Thursday, November 27th
Free Thanksgiving Community Dinner 11:00 - 1PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Delivery
to the homebound is available by calling 637-3976 by noon on Wednesday 11/26.
No carry outs please.
Special Thanks
We wish to thank Betty Ross for brightening the entrance landing with her wonderful seasonal
decorations which she has faithfully been creating for over 30 years. When you see Betty, be
sure to tell her how much you appreciate the current lovely harvest tableau.
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Care and Nurture Committee Meeting Minutes October 14, 2014
The Committee met at 10:00 am and the following members were present: Pastor Jean,
David Peterson, John Eumurian, Gloria Freilinger, Mary Fox, Joanne Hornby, and Mike Stephen.
Pastor opened with the meeting with a devotion.
Thank you to Mary and Mike for sending out many cards.
More people seem to be enjoying Sunday morning Coffee Time at Viroqua since it was moved clos-
er to the church entrance.
The founder of Sheltered Reality Drumming, Steve Schlosser, will participate in the drumming prac-
tice on October 24th at 4:30.
Rehearsal for the Sunday School Christmas program will begin soon.
Pastor Jean reported that the Confirmation student trip to Camp Lake Lucerne was worthwhile
and a good time was had by all.
Bibles will be given to the Roger Beck and Tim O’Connor families who have lost homes from fires.
In observance of Veterans Day, November 9th, both churches will have a cake for coffee time.
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 am. The Committee will meet again on November 18th at 10:00
am.
Respectfully submitted, Gloria Freilinger
Hard to believe but Thanksgiving is less than a month away! As we anticipate our turkey dinners, the
Viroqua and Liberty Pole UMC invite everyone to get an early start on offering thanks by sharing God’s
blessings of food with people who may not have enough. During the first four Sundays of November,
please bring canned goods, household supplies and other non-perishable donations for the food pantry
when you come to worship.
Monetary donations are also welcome. Please make the checks out to the church, put them in a clearly
labeled envelope and drop them in the offering plate. If you wish to donate but cannot bring your items
to church, please call Cavan at 637-7697 or Cyndy at 637-7595 and a volunteer will pick up your dona-
tions
In these tough economic times the work of the food pantries has become more important than many of
us can remember. Most clients of the food pantries live in or near Viroqua. Feeding the hungry is one
Important way we that we can show God’s love in a hurting world.
Bring Forth A Harvest of Thanks
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With Special Thanks to Our Men and Women in the Armed Forces
On Veterans Day and Every Day
The following members of our church family faithfully served their country as
members of the Armed Forces:
James Cocchiola (LP)
Nancy Cocchiola (LP)
John Eumurian (V)
Harry Fox (V)
Eldon Gardner (LP)
Orvin Gardner (LP)
Veryel Gerdl (V)
Chase Hornby (LP)
Cyndy Hubbard (LP)
William Marohl (LP)
Sandra Marohl (LP)
Larry McGarry (LP)
Leon Mellem (V)
Fred Nelson (V)
Ellsworth Olson (V)
David Peterson (V)
Robert Peterson (V)
Rick Schneiderman (V)
Gerald Schroeder (V)
Robert Starr (V)
Michael Stephen (LP)
With love and gratitude we
thank you for your service.
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Please take time to enjoy the confirmation pictures that are hanging in the hall!
The History Committee needs your help to fill in the missing pictures for the fol-
lowing years: 1942, 44, 45, 49, 50, 51-55, 57-62, 64, 68 70, 73, 75, 82, 87, and
93. We also need the YEARS BEFORE 1941 including 1902 through 1941.
Thank you! Hester Nelson
Calling All Singers
Al-
so,
All members are asked to lend their voices and join the choir for the annual Caroling of the
Choirs on December 7th , at 7:00 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Viroqua. For addi-
tional information please contact Choir Director, Irene Fortney at 637-2521.
LP Administrative Board Minutes
10-21-14
Present: Bill and Sandy Marohl, Barb Robson, Mike Stephen, Pastor Jean, Gary Thompson, Steve & Tamie
Thompson.
Meeting was called to order with the 2015 Budget for Charge Conference being the focus of the meeting.
Bill reviewed the year to date financial report and Pastor Jean gave a financial report from Viroqua. After dis-
cussion the Financial Budget for 2015 was approved. Forms for Charge Conference were also reviewed and
signed. Charge Conference will be Sunday, November 16th at 6:00 PM at Liberty Pole. Cake and coffee will
be served. The Board also reviewed our four year Ministry Plan.
Old Business: Bill made a motion and Barb seconded that the Liberty Pole Church would not donate to the
Malaria Campaign. We will concentrate on our current projects. Anyone who would like to make an individ-
ual contribution to this cause should indicate a donation on their offering envelope.
Bill showed a sample of the wooden crosses that will be given to visitors to our church. The sample was
appreciated by all.
New Business: Mike brought up a suggestion to have coffee time after church. We will try this in the
coming months. He also shared that he will be purchasing a cake in honor of our Veterans. Veterans will be
honored on Sunday, November 9th.
Meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted by Tamie Thompson.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
History Committee Update ............................... ............ pg. 3
LP Administrative Board Minutes ..................... ............ pg. 3
Calling All Singers...........................................................pg. 3
Special Community Events................................. ............ pg. 4
Special Thanks ..................................................... ............ pg. 4
Birthdays, Baptisms, Anniversaries, Deaths .... .............pg. 5
Christian Education Meeting Minutes ............... ............ pg. 6
November Scriptures ......................................... ............ pg. 7
Bible Trivia......................................................................pg. 7
Confirmation Update .....................................................pg. 8
Charge Conference Update............................................pg. 8
Bring Forth a Harvest of Thanks....................................pg. 9
Care & Nurture Committee Meeting Minutes ............pg. 9
A Tribute to our Veterans..............................................pg. 10
Trustees Committee Minutes.........................................pg. 11
Bible Trivia Answers.......................................................pg. 11
The Cross & The Flame is published monthly by the Viroqua and Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches for our congregation and friends. We welcome you
with open hearts, open arms and open doors.
VIROQUA UMC/OFFICE
221 S. Center Ave.
Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: 608-637-3551
Fax: 608-638-6351
Email: [email protected]
www.ViroquaUMC.org
OFFICE HOURS 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 p.m. on Monday & Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - noon on Thursday & Friday
LIBERTY POLE UMC S 6759 St. Hwy. 27
Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: 608-675-3630
STAFF Jean Waldron, Pastor
Parsonage Phone: 608-637-7614
Pastor’s Direct Line: 608-638-7627
Email: [email protected]
Lisa Marsh, Secretary Office Phone: 608-637-3551
Email: [email protected]
Liberty Pole UMC Service Assistants
Ushers/Greeters
November 2nd & 9th— Deanna & Tom Lohr
November 16th, 23rd & 30th—John & Rita Burkhardt
Liturgist
November 2nd - Cyndy Hubbard November 9th & 16th - Bryce Funk
Viroqua UMC Service Assistants
Ushers
November 2nd - Cavan Fang/John Eumurian
November 9th - Ardith Olson/Gloria Freilinger
November 16th - Trygve/Irma Overbo
November 23rd - Jerry Schroeder/Janet Welch
November 30th - Dale/Jolene Gudgeon
Greeters
November 2nd - Annabel McGarry
November 9th - David Peterson
November 16th - Dan Casper
November 23rd—Minie Hirschfield
November 30th - Betty Ross
Liturgist
Sonja Bjerkos
John Wesley Quote - Thanksgiving
REF: http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/151350.John Wesley
“Thanksgiving is inseparable from true prayer; it is almost essentially connected
with it. One who always prays is ever giving praise, whether in ease or pain, both for
prosperity and for the greatest adversity. “
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Trustees Committee Meeting
October 14, 2014
In attendance: Orvis Primmer, Gregory Cheever, Peter Gilman, Pastor Jean
- Strang Plumbing repaired the faucet and drain leak in the Viroqua basement custodian’s
closet.
- Arrow Elevator Company inspected and approved the Viroqua elevator operation.
- Custodian Jim Porter’s vacation (November 3-10) approved.
- Workman’s Compensation premium for 2015 is $1346, with a rebate check of $157.
- 2015 Budget is $23,790.
Bible Trivia Answers
1 Sixth (Exodus 9:8)
2. Corinth (Acts 18:1-5)
3. Elkanah (1 Samuel 1:18)
4. His groanings (roarings) (Job 3:24)
5. Apples (Proverbs 25:11)
6. Jesus and the disciples celebrating Passover (Matthew 26:30)
7. Ashkelon (Judges 14:19)
Viroqua and Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches Post Office Box 127 Viroqua, WI 54665 PHONE: 608-637-3551 (Office/Lisa) 608-638-7627/Office/Pastor Jean) FAX: 608-638-3651 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ViroquaUMC.org [email protected]
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Liberty Pole United Methodist Church– 9:00 A.M.
Viroqua United Methodist Church– 10:30 A.M.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Liberty Pole UMC– 9:15 A.M.
Viroqua UMC– Adults-9:00 A.M., Children-10:45 A.M.
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THE CROSS & THE FLAME November 2014 EVENTS
Saturday, November 1st
Coulee UMW Day of Enrichment 9-3 PM
Sunday, November 2nd
All Saints /Secret Friend Sunday
Sunday, November 9th
Choir Sings 10:30 AM @ V
Veteran’s Day Honored with Cake @ LP & V
Tuesday, November 11th
Veterans Day
Sunday, November 16th
Choir Sings 10:30 AM
United Fellowship potluck & board games Noon
Bell Choir Concert 2:00 PM
Charge Conference 6:00 PM @ LP
Sunday, November 23rd
Choir Sings 10:30 AM @ V
Community Thanksgiving Service 7:00 PM @ Good Shepherd
Thursday, November 27th
Thanksgiving Community Dinner 11:00 -1:00 PM
@ St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Sunday, November 30th
Advent I, “Hanging of the Greens”
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P.O. Box 127, Viroqua, WI 54665 November 2014
Viroqua &
Liberty Pole
United Methodist Churches
Dear Friends,
While driving to the Liberty Pole church one Sunday morning, and admiring the surrounding
beauty, my heart was filled with thankfulness. We have had such a beautiful fall—the contrasts
of golds, reds, yellows and greens have been outstanding! The master artist, God, has done it
once again. In his greatness, he enjoys creating beauty and color; thank you God. Each morning,
look for what God is doing and creating and be thankful. There are many Scriptures, quotes,
and hymns on thanksgiving and thankfulness: Psalm 107:1 states, “O give thanks unto the Lord,
for he is good, for his mercy endures forever”. Psalm 100:4 states, “Enter into his gates with
thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise”. Psalm 92:1 states, “It is a good thing to give thanks
unto the Lord”. I Thessalonians 5:18 states, “In everything give thanks”.
“O Lord, that lends me life, lend me a heart replete with thankfulness.” William Shakespeare. “Thanksgiving is nothing if not
a glad and reverent lifting of the heart to God in honor and praise for His goodness”. James R. Miller. “I don’t think the Lord
wants any pompous proclamation of thanks on one Thursday in November as much as He wants a little humble service from
us every day in the year”. Burton Hillis. “Life without thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road.” John Henry
Jowett. “As we offer our small rejoicing for the love that surrounds our days, all the wonderful works of thy goodness shall
open before our gaze; through the gates of our narrow thanksgiving we shall enter thy courts with praise. Annie Johnson Flint
Hymn #102 States, “Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom
this world rejoices; who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us; and keep us
stil lin grace, and guide us when perplexed; and fee us from all ills, in this world and the next. All praise and thanks to God the
Father now be given; the Son and him who reigns with them in highest heaven; the one eternal God, whom earth and heaven
adore; for thus it was, is now and shall be evermore.”
As we enter the month of November, may we all be more thankful to the Lord, in all the small things and large things and
everything in between. Thank you God for work, shelter, food, rest and recreation. Thank you God for family, friends, pets
and for enemies so that I may pray for their salvation. Thank you God for your favor, love and direction. Thank you.....
Blessings, Pastor Jean
Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches Mission Statement
The Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches exist for the purpose of carrying out Christ’s Great Commission by
enabling all who come to personally know the joy of God’s love and forgiveness and to lovingly share this joy in the
fellowship of the church and in reaching people throughout the world.
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