S . L UNITED FROM THE PASTOR M CHURCH...August was a pretty good month as revenues exceed expenses by $913.87. However, if our pledges were up to date we would be in much better financial

GRAPEVINE Open Hearts,

Open Minds,

Open Doors...

The people of the

United Methodist

Church

ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

623 Ontario Ave Sheboygan, WI 53081 Phone: 920.458.3461

www.stluke.net

Worship Times 9:00 am Sundays Worship Service

10:00 am Coffee Hour

10:30 am Sunday School all ages September-May

Church Staff Cindy Thompson Pastor

Emily Gilbertson Dir. of Children’s Ministries

Josh Holte Director Of Youth Ministries

Amy Holte Office Administrator

Barbara Gruenke Treasurer

Rick Thimmig Custodian

Sara Hochstetler & Dawn Tracey Housekeeper

Ann Hoppert Keller Choir Director

Faye Sippel Nursery Attendant

Volume XXIII, Issue 10 October 2016

FROM THE PASTOR

Dear Friends in Christ,

We have been reading and pondering the Gospel

of Luke in worship this year. Luke quotes Jesus

talking about money a lot. We have taken a seri-

ous look at what Jesus says about our relation-

ship with money for our whole life, because Jesus wasn’t only talking

about giving money in the weekly offering.

For three weeks in October we are going look specifically at how our

relationship with money can strengthen our ministry at Saint Luke

for the benefit of all God’s community. I was pleased when the Jim

Callison and the Finance Committee asked us to focus our steward-

ship commitment in October around John Wesley’s wise teachings.

His teachings are Biblical, practical and thoughtful. It is my prayer

that we will all be challenged and encouraged to “gain all you can,

save all you can and give all you can.” I look forward to the conversa-

tions we will have and the commitment we will make together.

Peace,

Cindy

Next Article Deadline: October 17 Please email articles to [email protected]

Articles are due NO LATER THAN

Monday, October 17.

2 GRAPEVINE VOLUME XXIII, ISSUE 10

Hitting all the right notes...

The St. Luke Staff Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce that Ann Hoppert Keller

has accepted the position of St. Luke Music Coordinator. Ann’s role will include arranging for

organists and pianists each Sunday as well as playing the organ or piano for some Sunday ser-

vices, working with Pastor Cindy to select hymns/music for Sunday worship, arranging perfor-

mances from a variety of different musical groups at St. Luke, supervising the maintenance and

tuning of the organ and piano, and other responsibilities relating to music coordination. Ann

will continue to share the responsibilities of playing for Sunday worship throughout the month

with Ann Rodewall and Arody Carrazco.

Ann will continue to fulfill her role as the St. Luke Choir Director, as she has for over the past

20 years, while she assumes the additional responsibilities of St. Luke Music Coordinator.

Please express your personal gratitude to Ann for her willingness to fill such an important posi-

tion in the music ministry of St. Luke.

Gordy Hubbard

Chair- Staff Parish Relations Committee

Church directories

Church directories are now available in the parlor during coffee hour for those who had their

photo taken for the directory. Directories are labeled by last name. Please make sure you take

only your copy! If we missed you, please let the church office know. 920-458-3461.

Baptism Outward Sign

Inward Grace

New members & baptisms

This summer we welcomed several new members to St. Luke UMC:

Josh & Amy Holte, Robert & Lilia Reinders, Terry Thompson, and David & Barbara Anderson.

We also welcomed through baptism: Camryn Wyatt Jacks, Finley Anne Holte, Josh Holte,

Reagan Olivia Opgenorth, and Cora Adelyne Brashaw.

VOLUME XXIII, ISSUE 10 GRAPEVINE 3

College student information

Please help us stay connected with all of our college students. If you or your child are away at

college, send us current mailing address, email and phone number. Even if you think we already

have that information, a quick confirmation will help us provide the best possible spiritual care

for our students away at school. If you or your child have a preferred form of communication

(texting, email or voice call), let us know that as well. Send this information to

[email protected] or drop it by the church office.

Your finance team

August was a pretty good month as revenues exceed expenses by $913.87. However, if our pledges were up to date we would be in much better financial shape. Pledges are currently $21,541.00 in arrears. If all pledges were current we would be able to bring our apportionment giving up to date. Apportionments are our shared commitment to mission and ministry throughout the world. This brings us to the pledge campaign for 2017.

What did John (Wesley) say? Actually, John Wesley had three rules for wealth and they sound very simple. They are: Make all you can, save all you can, and, give all you can. But are they simple? Starting on October 9th you will read in the weekly Grapevine and hear on Sunday some of the complications of making all you can. The next Sundays we will consider the next two rules. We will have a consecration service on October 30th. You will receive a pledge card in the mail during the first week of October.

We anticipate that our budgeted expense for 2017 will be unchanged from this year. Based on

this year, we will need to increase our giving by about $51,000 to balance the 2017 budget. We

can meet this goal through increased giving or increased membership. Where it done all

though giving, pledges on average would have to be increased by a little over a dollar a day.

That is less than two Starbucks coffees a week. Of course, for some people that is a simple mat-

ter. However, there are some for whom a daily Starbucks is beyond their budget. It is up to

each family to prayerfully determine how much you can increase your giving to help all of us

meet a budget that is faithful to our local and global commitments to ministry in Christ’s name.

I’m confident that the congregation will rise to the challenge and allow the financial team the

privilege of submitting a balanced budget to the Administrative Board.

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Average

Budget revenues $351,494 $345,807 $311,418 $284,525 $292,400

Budget expenses $350,352 $367,364 $358,074 $352,221 $344,020 $354,406.20

Budget net $1,142 -$21,557 -$46,656 -$67,696 -$51,620


Sweet Life Café

A Women’s retreat led by Kathy Reid, Saturday, October 22nd from 9 am-3 pm at Faith United

Methodist Church in Sheboygan Falls. Guided worship, uplifting music, and small group dis-

cussions. This retreat provides an experience that allows women to slow down and savor time

with God and each other. Like a cozy day at your favorite coffee shop—women are invited to

find rest, laugh and share their stories, and grow closer to each other and God. Cost: $15. Res-

ervations: 920-467-6244.

Did you know that October is Pastor Appreciation

Month?

Other than parenting, few jobs are truly 24/7, and being a pastor is one of them. Pastor Cindy

arrives at the church long before I do every morning, and I often see her still at church long af-

ter the office closes at 4:00 pm. “Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who

work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest

regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.” (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13,

NIV).

During the month of October, find ways that you can show your appreciation for Pastor Cindy.

Some ideas may include: pray for Pastor Cindy (and Terry!), send her words of encouragement,

write a thank you card, bake a pie or a meal, give her a drawing from your child, a hand written

note, or a gift card. Why not take some time now to think about how you can express your ap-

preciation to Pastor Cindy.

Piano free for the hauling

You could be the proud owner of this classic piano now stored in a lonely, old closet. It needs a

new home. Please stop in at the church to see Rick Thimmig or call 458-3461 asap.

Headed South for the winter months?

Let the church office know your winter address and what dates you will be gone.




Youth News Josh Holte - Youth Director 920.889.1153 [email protected]

Check out our webpage for up-to-date information: www.stluke.net/youth-ministries

UMYF–

United Methodist

Youth Fellowship

On October 2, at 6:30 pm, St.

Luke high school Students

are invited to the monthly

UMYF meeting. This will be

a great opportunity for fun

fellowship, and games.

If you have not yet had an op-

portunity to put your name

on the wall, this is your

chance.

We hope to see you there!

Dining for a cause

Do you love to eat? We have

an amazing opportunity for

you!

On Friday, October 28, Texas

Road House will donate

10% of the proceeds from

anyone coming that night

with the fundraiser identifi-

cation to our mission trip

fund!

So please come hungry with

the whole family and enjoy a

night out while supporting our

youth!

Youth Praise Band

The Youth Praise Band meets

the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of

the month at 5:00 pm before

Confirmation. The Youth

Praise Band is open to all mid-

dle and high school youth. We

play once a month on the 3rd

Sunday. Our next Sunday date

is October 16th.

Confirmation & Pizza

Break

Confirmation meets every

Wednesday at 6:00 pm. Join

us the 2nd and 4th Wednesday

of the month at 5:00 pm for

Pizza Break.

Dates to Remember:

Oct. 2, UMYF @6:30 pm

Oct. 16, Youth Praise

Band plays at worship

Nov. 6, UMYF @6:30 pm

Nov. 20, Youth Praise

Band plays at worship

Nov. 23, NO Confirma-

tion, students at the

Thanksgiving Eve service

Dec. 4, UMYF Christmas

party @ 6:00 pm

Dec. 14, ALL middle

school Christmas party

@5:30 pm (NO confirma-

tion class)

Dec. 18, NO Sunday

school, please attend the

Christmas pageant

Dec. 21, NO Confirmation

Dec. 24, Youth Praise

Band plays @ the Christ-

mas Eve service

Dec. 25, NO Sunday

school, worship @9:00

am

Dec. 28, NO Confirma-

tion

Jan. 1, NO Sunday school Date Change!

The Dessert Derby, a required fundraiser for students

attending ASP, will be held on Sunday, May 7th.



Did you know?

St. Luke now has an AmazonSmile account!

FAQ

What is AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organi-

zation every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find

the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com,

with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite

charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.

How do I shop at AmazonSmile?

To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your com-

puter or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it

even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for charitable donations?

Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible

products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. Recurring

Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.

Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?

Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish

List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.

How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?

On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you need to select a charitable organi-

zation to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. We will remem-

ber your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in

a donation.

FAQ taken from smile.amazon.com

*Just remember, go to smile.amazon.com and NOT the regular amazon page!


United Methodist Women

Newly installed officers for the St. Luke United Methodist women's organization. We raise

funds to support mission efforts. At this last meeting, we enjoyed a "baby shower", and in the

photo below see the items we donated to the New Hope Pregnancy Center here in Sheboygan.

Their executive director, Jacky Drewry, told us that they support women facing unplanned preg-

nancies. They provide classes on health, child care, parenting, etc. The women can earn points

by attending classes and spend those points in their Baby Boutique, where our gifts will be add-

ed. They offer support for mothers and their infants through the age of 2.


Rainbow Kids Fall Program Schedule

Rainbow Kids will be offering peer support to children ages four through high school age

and to adults who are grieving a loss due to a diffuclt life event such as; death, divoce, sepa-

ration, incarceration, or adandonment. Two 10-week programs will be offered this fall:

Plymouth @ Christian Life Assembly of God

Mondays, September 19th - November 21st, 2016

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Sheboygan @ First United Lutheran Church

Tuesdays, September 20th - November 22nd, 2016

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

SENIOR PEER SUPPORT GROUP @ Sheboygan Senior Activity Center, 428

Wiscomsin Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53081.

Every Tuesday from 10:30 am - 11:30 am

(Drop in group, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED NOR FEE)

Please call Michele at the Rainbow Kids office @ 920.452.2838 for additional

information.



St. Luke UMC care list

Take some time this month to remember those on our care list. Pray for them, send a quick

note, or plan a visit.

First Name Last Name Home Phone Address City St ZIP Code

Lyle Parrish 920-254-2359 919 Wisconsin Ave Sheboygan WI 53081

Don Mattox 920-783-2222 1010 Wisconsin Ave. Sheboygan WI 53081-3944

Collins Kohler Sheboygan WI

Glenda Melzer 920-550-3021 Harvest Home 2005 Appletree Howards Grove WI 53083

Donna Webb 920-458-7574 832 N. 6th St. Sheboygan WI 53081

Edith Anderson 920-457-2674 832 N. 6th St. Sheboygan WI 53081-3944

Dustin Fox Manitowoc Co. Jail, 1025 S. 9th St. Manitowoc WI 54241

Norma & Peter Jensen 920-458-3516 2329 N. 5th St. Sheboygan WI 53083-5023

Susan Prater 920-544-6831 2615 N 9th St. Sheboygan WI 53083

Waldemar (Wally) Neising 920-452-1838 at Grafton Aurora Hospital Sheboygan WI 53083-4337

Gertrude Lawrence 920-458-6129 1231 Eisner Ave Sheboygan WI 53083

June Martin 920-452-8633 3501 Lakeshore Rd. Sheboygan WI 53083-2972

Elaine Kaeppel 920-459-7138 1714 Manor Pkwy Sheboygan WI 53083-2827

Joyce Kaderabek 920-458-1953 1816 Manor Pkwy Sheboygan WI 53083-2829

Kenneth & Phyllis Senkbeil 920-452-2173 Countryside Manor, 4228 Kadlec Dr. Sheboygan WI 53083-4360

Marjorie Sonnenburg 920-452-1962 2320 N 24th St Sheboygan WI 53083-4437

Gail Kissinger 920-458-3430 2023 N 27th Pl Sheboygan WI 53081-2026

Yvonne Furman 920-565-2756 W4339 N County Road A Plymouth WI 53073-4835

Peggy Mehre 920-564-3603 115 N 15th St. Apt 107 Oostburg WI 53070-1153

Pat Andrew 920-457-3170 1330 Alabama Ave Sheboygan WI 53081

Bernice Sumwalt Azura Memory Care, 2611 Indiana Ave Sheboygan WI

Bill & Mary Hughes 920-458-6289 1616 Black Walnut Trail Sheboygan WI 53081

Mary Herman 920-452-5127 2423 S. 16th St. Sheboygan WI 53081-6264

Richard Orlebeke 920-458-5277 2413 S 11th St Sheboygan WI 53081-6307

Mary Reinhardt 920-452-6959 3901 S 17th Pl Sheboygan WI 53081-7507

John Melzer 920-458-2447 5127 S 9th St Sheboygan WI 53081-8108

Loretta Schmitt 3505 County Rd Y Sheboygan WI 53083

Barbara Pelkin 920-457-7432 3505 County Rd Y Sheboygan WI 53083

Harriet Jensen 920-457-9172 3505 County Rd Y Sheboygan WI 53083

Germaine Fox 920-452-8606 3505 County Rd Y Sheboygan WI 53083

June Martinson 920-452-1079 3014 Erie Ave. Sheboygan WI 53081

Bea Mihm 920-457-7269 Shores of Sheboygan, 3319 Superior Ave Sheboygan WI 53081

Jacob Stroo 920-452-9015 4221 Cherrywood Ct. Sheboygan WI 53081

Darlene (Hector) Parra 920-467-0378 479 White Birch Sheboygan Falls WI 53085-3319

Merrill "Bud" Loose 920-467-3127 1041 Covington Dr. Sheboygan Falls WI 53085-3356


Those with recognized birthdays and anniversaries are members and friends of St. Luke United Methodist Church. If we have missed you or made an error, please contact Amy at [email protected].

October Birthdays

2 Ed Wickland

2 Nicole Olson

2 Samantha Black

2 Emma Brashaw

2 Ashley Jakubowski

2 Emma Anderson

3 BJ LeRoy

3 Austin Edge

3 Michael Binelli

4 Amyas Pena

5 Christine Schmitt

5 Erin Schmitt

6 Madison Bengtson

8 Xadian Yang

9 Kristin Cogley

9 Sherry Vandenberg

10 Donna Webb

10 James Keller

10 Lori Fritz

11 Tim Boutelle

11 Shelley Nelson

12 Rob Reinders

12 Samantha James

12 Hayden Jacks

13 Karen Sopper

15 Mark Thaves

16 Rachael Brashaw

17 Roberta Gilson

17 Randy Poirier

18 Harriet Stichert

18 Sue Olsen

19 Mary Lou Herman

19 Gordy Hubbard

19 Ava Brashaw

21 Andrea Moe

22 Betty Schuldt

22 Cole Nelson

22 Oliva Holtz

23 Autumn Jakubowski

24 Amanda Sprang

25 Karen Wortz

26 Robert McAloon

26 Morgan Edge

27 Tyler Kruse

27 Madeline Kiehl

28 Darren Covey

30 Jane Johnson

30 Inez Garza

October Anniversaries

2 Joseph & Kathleen McGrane

2 Adam & Monica Senkbeil

3 Dean & Shelley Nelson

3 David & Kimberly Janasik

5 Mark & Rachael Brashaw

8 Barbara & Wayne Vetsch

11 Joe & Lynn Mukavitz

16 Cheri & David Smith

17 Sue & Tracy Black

18 Charles & Virginia Gotchy

21 Denise & Paul Kochan

22 Darlene & Hector Parra

27 Dennis & Penny Grimm

27 Cathy & John Moll

28 John & Charla Menard

28 Deb & Tim Boutelle

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