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For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:1 -4

It is hard to believe that as we look at the calendar, summer is slipping away and autumn is quickly coming. It seemed as though just yesterday we were seeing the first warm days of June and now the evenings have a cool edge to them that speaks of football and changing leaves. Soon summer cottages will be mothballed for another winter, the summer grill outs will end, school will get into full swing and we will be back to the usual day in and day out routine.

With the change in seasons it may be that we will see an upswing in the busy-ness of our schedules. Clubs that took a break during the summer will begin their meetings again; kids and grandkids sports will roar back to life; and those summer vacations will become only memories.

Here at church, we will also see some changes with the coming of September. The Women’s Circles will have more going on; the committees that took a little down time during summer will get back into regular meetings; I will pull out my robe and stole instead of the more relaxed shirt and slacks.

And the rhythm of the week will change. With the start of the new academic semester, my schedule will move to being around the church office on Mondays and Fridays. Lisa will be in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Bible study will move to Monday mornings at 9:30.

With all of this activity going on around us, it is important to remember why we are doing it and to keep a little of the lightness that seems to be part of summer with us. The famous verses of Ecclesiastes 3 does indeed remind us that there is a season for every purpose under heaven. But further on in the chapter, the writer says, “What gain have the workers from their toil? I have seen the business that God has given to everyone to be busy with... I know that there is nothing better for them than to be happy and enjoy themselves as long as they live; moreover, it is God's gift that all should eat and drink and take pleasure in all their work.” We are created to delight in life and remember even in the busy-ness to know that God is there, giving us tasks to do which help to build the kingdom of heaven that is being revealed even now. So as we move into this new season, make sure that you take time to smell the roses, or rather the drying leaves, that God has given us to delight in even as the pace and schedule change.

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Women’s Association

A gathering of about 30 people appreciated Judy Schenlinger’s presentation

on Judaism on August 8.

Circles will resume their monthly meetings in September with Naomi

Circle meeting at Ginny Maurer’s on Monday, September 11, at 10:00 a.m.

for Bible Study, refreshment and fellowship. The Bible Study is based on

the book of Hebrews. Cost: $10.00, payable to LHPC; on memo line -

Women’s Association.

Martha Circle will meet at Jan Davis’ home on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 12:30 for refreshments,

fellowship & bible study. They will discuss the intro and first lesson of “Who is Jesus?”

MONDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP

Bible Study is switching to Mondays starting

September 11 for the fall. We will meet Monday

mornings at 9:30 AM in the Brookfield Room

of Living Hope Presbyterian Church. (we are skip-

ping the first week of September for Labor Day).

You are invited to join us!! The passages we study are the scripture passages for each upcom-

ing Sunday. Even if you cannot attend our study group, you are invited to read through the

passages prior to worship in your preparing for worship.

Lesson Date and Passages: For Sunday:

Starting Mondays

9/11 Exodus 14:19-31; Mathew 18:21-35 9/17

9/18 Exodus 16:2-15; Mathew 20:1-16 9/24

9/25 Exodus 17:1-7; Matthew 21:23-32 10/1

MORE ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES??

The Christian Education Committee is discussing several options for Adult Education,

short term studies or regular groups. If you are interested, or have ideas,

please see Marcia Sinner or any other CE committee member

(Karen Stephan, Bruce Parker, Joe Fresch, and John Riedmaier)

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Please continue to give canned and boxed

goods for the two food pantries we support.

Donations are taken year round.

Sample shopping lists are by the collections box

in the gathering area.

Larry Under the Bridge

Thank you to all those that helped bake, make

and take the lunches in August.

Monetary contributions are always welcome

to pay for meal making supplies.

Our Next Date: October 15

Hurricane Harvey Disaster

Harvey made landfall late Friday, August 25

and early Saturday, August 26 as a category 4

hurricane, and though downgraded now to

tropical storm status, remains dangerous as it

continues to churn inland into Texas. Damage

in and near Rockport and Port Lavaca, where

the storm made landfall, was catastrophic.

There are several reported deaths and massive

damage reported, and the flood event is contin-

uing as the storm is dumping heavy rains in

South Texas. The storm is forecast to continue

to produce heavy rains, with serious flooding into the middle of the week.

The needs for the response are great. God’s people are once again

called on to stand in the “GAP” - Give. Act. Pray.

GIVE: Living Hope will be collecting donations for Hurricane Harvey for several Sundays—please

mark your donation “Hurricane Harvey.”

ACT: look on the PCUSA website for ways to help: www.pda.pcusa.org/page/kits

PRAY: God, our Shelter, be a strong presence in the lives of neighbors who, having survived

the winds and rains of Harvey, now face grief, uncertainty and weary days. May our

generosity in prayer and in tangible signs of support overflow more than floodwaters, to

sustain your work of healing and rebuilding and to bring comfort and strength to those

who suffer, Amen.

A Texas National Guardsman carries a resident from her flooded

home following Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Aug. 27, 2017.

Army National Guard photo by Lt. Zachary West

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Christian Education Connection

Autumn brings…

Crisp, starry nights

Leaves in brilliant reds, yellows and oranges

A new school year

Pumpkins and caramel apples

AND…

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Coming Together Sunday for LHPC’s 2017-2018 Program year is:

Sunday, September 10 at 8:45 AM

As in past years, the class will meet every other Sunday at 8:45 AM in the Learning Center.

“Growing in Grace and Gratitude” will be our base curriculum for this year with supplemental

and mission based activities. Meeting dates through the end of November are:

September 10 and 24

October 8 and 22

November 5 and 19

Please signup to teach, be a teaching assistant, or bring a snack.

Please see or contact Marcia Sinner, CE Chair, with questions or activity ideas

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Session notes from the regular session meeting held August 20, 2017.

The new stained-glass windows in the sanctuary are up and look beautiful.

A long discussion was held as to the duties of the Welcome Host – an elder or deacon assigned each

Sunday to stand in the Gathering Space and welcome all but additionally is tasked with opening up and

locking up the church. Clearer instructions will be finalized and sent each week to the assigned person.

A thank you note from Dee and Kelly Talley was received and shared. The note will be placed on the

church bulletin board.

Nominating will begin their work soon. Please prayerfully consider serving your church if called, or speak

with Joe Fresch or Tom Tennyson, Nominating co-chairs.

The office copy machine has been having many problems. We have been working on keeping it running

but problems persist. As an emergency back-up Curtis has procured a printer to be used.

Sunday School will start up again on September 10, “Coming Together Sunday.”

The official record of each session meeting is posted once it’s approved at the next meeting. Talk with

any session member with questions or comments.

Kathryn Fresch, Clerk of Session

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 September 11 AM Morning

Prayers*

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10 AM Worship— with Communion 11 AM Fellowship

4 OFFICE CLOSED

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6

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7 7 PM Finance

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11 AM Morning Prayers*

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10 8:45 AM Sunday

School 10 AM Worship 11 AM Fellowship 11:15 AM Deacon

Meeting

11 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:00 AM Naomi

Circle at Ginny Maurer’s

10:30 AM Worship

Committee

12 12:30 Martha

Circle at Jan Davis’

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7 PM Finance—

Stewardship Meeting

15

11 AM Morning Prayers*

2:30 PM Dementia Support Group

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17

10 AM Worship 11 AM Fellowship 11:30 AM Session

18 9:30 AM Bible Study

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October Newsletter Deadline

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22 11 AM Morning

Prayers* 1PM Collabora-

tion and DH Joint Meeting

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24 8:45 AM Sunday

School 10 AM Worship 11 AM Fellowship

25 9:30 AM Bible Study

26 Presbytery Meeting at Southminster, Waukesha

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28 29 11 AM Morning

Prayers*

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*Friday Morning Prayers —

Join us in the Brookfield Room at 11 AM

each Friday as we start the weekend

together in prayer.

Living Hope Presbyterian Church

Office Hours

Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30-12:30

Fridays 8:30—3:30

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Living Hope congregants, Dickson Hollow residents, and

any interested individuals from the community are

invited to attend the Dementia Support Group.

The special guest speaker this month is Former Gov. Mar-

tin J. Schreiber, talking about his book “My Two Elaines” -

learning and coping with Alzheimer’s with his wife.

Friday, September 15—2:30-4:00pm in Fellowship Hall

This presentation is repeated at Kirkland Crossings on Monday, Sept. 18 from 5:30-7:30. A light

dinner will be served—please pick up a flyer from the Community Bulletin Board for RSVP info.

D EMENTI A S UPPORT G ROUP

SERVING ON SUNDAYS —If you are unable to fulfill your role in our Sunday work together,

please arrange for a substitute and let the church office know.

Sept 3 Sept 10 Sept 17 Sept 24

Communion

Servers

Eileen Pierce*

Julie Courtney

Ann Tennyson

Tom Tennyson

Keith Pierce

Liturgist John Riedmaier Judy Bauer Judy Bauer

Fellowship Hosts Karl Bertram and

Maria Crowe

Rose Emanuele

Vickie Werner

Judy Bauer

Joe and Kathryn Fresch Nancy Molstad

Counters Peter Kirchhoff

Dan Brankle

Don Waterman

Judy Bauer

Jean Freuck

Marge Gauen

Joan Junek

Ginny Maurer

Sunday School Marcia Sinner

Allison Brankle Marcia Sinner

Welcome Host/

Lock up Julie Camp Ann Tennyson Keith Pierce Judy Bauer

Ushers

Jeff Camp*

Don Olson

Keith Pierce*

Karl Bertram

Barry James

Keith Pierce*

Karl Bertram

Barry James

Tom Tennyson*

Ann Tennyson

Don Waterman

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LIVING HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH W156 N4881 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls WI 53051

Office hours: Wed 8:30-12:30 and Fri 8:30-3:30

www.LivingHopePCUSA.org

Transitional Pastor: Rev. Will Houts Email: [email protected]

Office: (262) 599-8340 Cell: (262) 949-1830

Administrative Assistant: Lisa Quinn Email: [email protected]

Office: (262) 599-8341

Clerk of Session: Kathryn Fresch

Director of Music: Dr. Wallace Cheatham

Session Members

Judy Bauer, Joe Fresch, Kathryn Fresch, Curtis MacDonald, Nancy Molstad, Keith Pierce, Eileen Pierce,

Marcia Sinner, Steve Sinner, Tom Tennyson

Deacon Members (designated last names)

(A-B) - Julie Courtney (G-K) - Kris Parker (P-R) - Peggy Waterman– Moderator

(C-F) - Karen Stephan (L-O) - Ann Tennyson (S-Z) - Julie Camp

Coming Together Sunday

September 10

8:45 AM Sunday School for Kids

10:00 AM Worship

11:00 AM Fellowship

Next Visioning Team Meeting:

October 16 at 7:30 pm

Stay tuned for our next steps

in our Visioning Process