ST. PETER LUTHERAN C ST. PETER LUTHERAN C ST. PETER LUTHERAN C ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH HURCH HURCH HURCH NOVEMBER 2014 NOVEMBER 2014 NOVEMBER 2014 NOVEMBER 2014 VOL. 7 ISSUE 11 VOL. 7 ISSUE 11 VOL. 7 ISSUE 11 VOL. 7 ISSUE 11 VISION VOICE VISION VOICE VISION VOICE VISION VOICE Inside this issue: Pastor’s Page 1 Emmaus Singers St. Peter Choir Knitting & Crocheting Christmas Music 2 The Cut Ups Leah Circle WELCA News 3 Holiday Craft Fair Advent Breakfast 4 Sunday School News ELCA Youth Gathering 5 Parents of Young Children 6 Mentor Mentee News SPY News 7 Faith Formation News 8 St. Peter’s Café 9 Poinsettia Order Shalom Fellowship News All Saints’ Sunday 10 Grant Holiday Shop Thank you from Pastor Kristin 11 Tammy Rosten Benefit Free Thanksgiving Dinner 12 Emmaus Meals Thank You Daylight Savings Ends 13 Council Minutes 10-09-14 18-20 November Birthdays and Anniversaries 20 Financial Update 15 President’s Page Thanksgiving Eve Worship 14 November Worship Assistant’s Schedule 17 November Calendar 16 PASTOR’S PAGE PASTOR’S PAGE PASTOR’S PAGE PASTOR’S PAGE Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. ~Psalm 106:1 November is the month of Thanksgiving! We give thanks for the many gifts we have been given. Some of us celebrate the holiday and give thanks on our own while others gather with family and friends. Some of us have holiday traditions we look forward to while others approach this time of year with feelings of loneliness and sadness. We all celebrate and give thanks differently, but I hope we all have something to give thanks for. We can give thanks for what we have been given that we need to survive - clothing, shelter, and food. We can give thanks for what we have been given that gives our lives joy - family, friends, and laughter. We can give thanks for what we have been given that nourishes us - church, creation, and hobbies. I am thankful for the opportunity to worship and serve with you. I give thanks for the welcome you have given me at St. Peter and the fabulous installation weekend we had in October. I am thankful for opportunities that allow me to get to know the people of St. Peter. In order to get to know you better, I would like to extend an invitation for you to attend a ‘Popcorn with Pastor Kristin’ small group in November. Yes, there will be popcorn! It will be a time for us to get to know each other, have some fun, and eat some yummy snacks. Signup sheets are available for you to reserve a space for one of the following times: Sunday November 9 th from 9:20am - 10:05am Wednesday November 12 th from 5:00pm - 5:45pm Sunday November 16 th from 12:00pm - 12:45pm Tuesday November 18 th from 1:00pm - 1:45pm If you are part of a group that is already meeting I would love to bring some popcorn to your meeting and spend some time with you. Please invite me! I thank you in advance for taking time out of your schedules so that we can get to know each other better. I give thanks for all of you and I pray that as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday you have something to be thankful for. Thank you for your faithfulness in living out the gospel! ~ Pastor Kristin ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH 2104 Geele Avenue Sheboygan, WI 53083 Phone: 920.452.4771 email: [email protected]website: www.stpetersheboygan.com
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S T . P E T E R L UTHERAN CS T . P E T E R L UTHERAN CS T . P E T E R L UTHERAN CS T . P E T E R L UTHERAN C HURCHHURCHHURCHHURCH NOVEMBER 2014NOVEMBER 2014NOVEMBER 2014NOVEMBER 2014 VOL. 7 ISSUE 11VOL. 7 ISSUE 11VOL. 7 ISSUE 11VOL. 7 ISSUE 11
Items could include jewelry, knick knacks, candles, holiday décor/decorations, kitchen
items, decorator pillows, mugs, hot chocolate packets, candy canes for the mugs, art
and craft items, puzzles, videos/dvds, games, color or puzzle books, crayons, markers,
school supplies, toys, small tools, tape measures, fishing tackle, warm hats, gloves,
scarves, gift wrap or bags, tissue paper, and bubble wrap. Gently used warm coats,
snow pants, and boots are also appreciated.
These are the events St. Peter gave so generously to last year. Items donated were
greatly appreciated by many families and students. Again, thank you for our
generosity and support!
The Annual Clothing Exchange will be held on November 8th, 2014 from 9am-11am.
This is now a community event, but continues to be held at Grant Elementary School,
1529 North 5th Street, Sheboygan. Please share this information with any families
who might benefit from this.
If you have any questions, please call Michele Nordhagen at 458.1082.
GRANT SCHOOL HOLIDAY SHOPGRANT SCHOOL HOLIDAY SHOPGRANT SCHOOL HOLIDAY SHOPGRANT SCHOOL HOLIDAY SHOP
THANK YOU!!! Thank you for such a wonderful installation
weekend! I am so grateful for all of the work,
time, and energy that people invested to make
it such a special event. It was wonderful to
celebrate with St. Peter and our friends from
St. Dominic Parish and Grace Episcopal
Church. Thanks!! ~Pastor Kristin
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ECUMENICAL FREE
THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER
Immaculate Conception Parish will be hosting the Ecumenical Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner
this year. The dinner will be held in the Parish Hall, 2722 Henry Street on Thursday,
November 27th, from 11am to 2pm. Everyone is welcome! Kara Bergin (287-8797 or
[email protected]) has offered to chair the event and will need help in all areas, which
include:
• Committee Members to help organize the event
Advertising Entertainment
Soliciting Contributions Decorating
Volunteer Coordinator Picking up supplies
• Tuesday, November 25th 8am—IC Kitchen to prepare and bake turkeys
• Wednesday, November 26th 8am—IC Kitchen to debone and cut up turkeys
• Thursday, November 27th 8am– IC Kitchen
Greeters Kitchen Help
Servers/Waiters Drivers
Clean Up Crew
Please sign up on the kiosk to help out with this amazing annual event. If you have any
questions, please call or email Kara, or call Carrie in the office at St. Peter 452.4771.
Benefit Brat Fry for Tammy RostenBenefit Brat Fry for Tammy RostenBenefit Brat Fry for Tammy RostenBenefit Brat Fry for Tammy Rosten
We are having a brat fry & bake sale for Tammy Rosten, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 and bone cancer in 2011.
Saturday, November 15, 2014Saturday, November 15, 2014Saturday, November 15, 2014Saturday, November 15, 2014 11:00 am to 4:30 pm 11:00 am to 4:30 pm 11:00 am to 4:30 pm 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
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All proceeds will be used towards medical expenses. If anyone would like to donate baked goods for this benefit, please contact Kathy Babak at 920-946-8272 or [email protected].
Hope to see you there!
IN THE COMMUNITYIN THE COMMUNITYIN THE COMMUNITYIN THE COMMUNITY
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On October 11th members of St. Peter and Grace Episcopal Church prepared and served the
Emmaus Meal at the Salvation Army. We had a number of volunteers to prepare and serve
the meal and to clean up afterward; some of the volunteers did all three! Together we served
a total of 180 total plates of food with food left over for the Salvation Army. Thank you to all
of the volunteers who were able to serve. We could not have done it without you! The
volunteers were: Anita Knaub, Ben Hoyt, Dick Johnsen, Nancy Johnsen, Dione Knop, Maddy
Jo Dettloff, Kaleb Sprengel, Steve Weina, Nate Smith, Brett Smith Lisa Smith, Jane Busch,
Zona Leitch, Bryon Leitch, Nancy Jurk, Kathy Hocevar, Kevin Witt.
Our next opportunity to serve is December 13th and we are looking for a chef for the
meal. If you are interested please contact Anita Knaub or Kevin Witt for more information.
For all who are interested in serving at the December 13th meal there will be a sign-up sheet
on the kiosk located in the outer narthex of the church. The sign-up sheet provides the
information needed to make your commitment to support this ministry. There are two
opportunities for you to serve. The first shift generally starts at 8:30am and finishes about
10:00am. This is the time when the meal is prepared, the dining room tables are arranged
and the tables set with dinnerware, placemats, flowers and condiments. The second shift
starts at 10:30/11:00am and finishes about 1:30pm. This is the time when our guests are
greeted, the meal is served, the dining room is put back in order, and the supplies returned to
St. Peter. This is our opportunity to serve our local community at this worthwhile event.
Your support is needed to not only prepare and serve the meal but also to keep this ministry
active and viable. Take the time to check your calendar, review the sign-up sheet on the kiosk
and sign-up. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Anita Knaub or Kevin Witt.
Respectfully Submitted: The Human Concerns Team
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00am on Sunday, November 2nd
Remember to fall back!
To everyone who set up, cleaned, planned, provided food and otherwise
helped with Pastor Kristin’s Installation luncheon: Thank you for your
time and talents in making this a great (and delicious!) event!
~ Shalom and Council
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It has been an exciting month at St Peter!!
The highlight of the month, in my opinion being the installation of Pastor Kristin by
Bishop Jeff Barrow signifying the end of our search for our new pastor.
It is comforting to have the search behind us and we are well positioned to move
forward as we continue to build healthy relationships with God, with each other, and
within our community.
As much as this has been a time for completion of tasks it is also an exciting beginning
as we embark on our Christ walk with Pastor Kristin. One statement that Pastor
Kristin made at her installation ceremony particularly caught my attention. As much
as this was an installation of Pastor Kristin it was also a time for each member of St
Peter to renew our commitment to the work of the church’s ministries. It was an
installation for each and every one of us at St Peter.
I am reminded of a quote by Henry Ford “if everyone is moving forward together, then
success takes care of itself.” As we work together at St Peter let us remember that the
task becomes much easier if we are pulling in the same direction. Let us continue to
move forward with our ministries; to work on expanding their reach and effectiveness.
We are a strong and vibrant community of faith. The time is now to share the
excitement and energy that is a part of St Peter. It was an exciting month at St Peter
but we have only just begun our journey.
We have been installed with Pastor Kristin ---let the journey begin!!
St. Peter Lutheran Church Council Minutes Thursday, October 9, 2014
Present: Nate Smith, Kathy Babak, Pastor Kristin, Sheri Piekarski, Scott Morrelle, Steve Weina, Barb Bubb, Ashley
Allard. Absent: Diane Hameister
• The meeting was called to order at 6:35 by Nate Smith, Council President. Motion by Sheri Piekarski to approve the
agenda, second by Barbara Bubb. Motion by Barbara Bubb to approve minutes from the July, 2014 meeting, second
by Sheri Piekarski. Minutes approved by general consensus. Spiritual Development led by Pastor Kristin.
Congregational Thank You - post on bulletin - thank you to those that helped with on clean up day.
• PASTOR’S REPORT Thank you for welcoming me to St. Peter! I appreciate the hospitality that you have extended
as I make this transition. It has been an exciting time and there is a lot to look forward to! There is also a lot for me to
learn and I appreciate your patience and assistance as I continue to get the hang of things. Here are some thoughts I’d
like to share with you. I am looking forward to the installation and celebration this weekend. Thank you so much to
everyone who has been working so hard to get everything ready! There is a lot going on at St. Peter! Please invite me
to meetings, gatherings, and events so that I can continue to get to know people and learn about the many ministries
that are taking place here. I will be hosting a few small group gatherings, which will be opportunities for fellowship,
food, and conversation. It is my hope that people will come to hang out and chat so that we can continue to get to
know each other. Dates and times coming soon. I have been having a blast with the confirmation youth and adults on
Wednesday nights. It is a great group and I am happy to join in the fun! The ELCA National Youth Gathering is this
summer. I have chatted with a couple of high school students who are interested in attending. Registration is next
week so please let me know if you know of any 9th-12th graders who might be interested in going. If we have enough
interest we can get a group together to attend July 14-20 in Detroit, MI. I met with the Tripartite group and have
monthly meetings scheduled to get together with Father Phil and Father Karl. Thanksgiving worship will be at St.
Dominic on Wednesday, November 26th at 7:00pm. Covenant Renewal will be Sunday, January 11th. New Member
Gatherings are happening on Sundays, October 19th and 26th from 9:15am-10:15am in the Fireside Room. It would be
great to have a council member or two there to talk about the church and help answer questions. Anyone interested?
I cannot express enough how grateful I am to be your pastor. I feel blessed to be with you all during this time of
transition, healing, and growth. God is at work at St. Peter and in each of you. I look forward to being on the journey
with you as we worship God, honor the past, embrace the future, and remain open to where God is leading us.
• TREASURERS REPORT Actual income $1,602 less than actual expense. Giving however fell $5,843 short of what
was needed for budget. Giving decreased by $3,355 over previous month. YTD giving $16,987 less than 2013 giving
through September. YTD giving $4,663 less than 2006-2013 average YTD giving. Actual expenses were $3,558 less
than August budgeted expenses. Largest reasons for reduced expenses than budget: ($5313) Pastor Salary and
benefits. (Note: This only includes 1/2 month of salary for Pastor Kristen and no benefits yet to be pd. However Pastor
is fully covered and our payment of benefits will be 1.5X payable in Oct.). ($900) employee compensation - Custodian.
$600 office supplies (one time computer software update (was budgeted). $500 utilities - 2 months pd in Sept for WPS.
Will wash at latter date Although budget did go up $75 per month. $500 supply Pastor. $1500 - Property equipment -
Faith formation computer - Not budgeted for. YTD giving was $33,596 less than what is needed to meet budget. YTD
actual expenses are $15,025 less than actual income. Actual expenses are $43,125 less than budgeted expenses.
Largest reasons: ($41,180) for Pastor salary and benefits. ($12,285) Faith Formation Position. ($5,535) in custodian.
$1600 - Maintenance supplied (Pastor and Janet computer). $1,100 snow removal - Note: 100% of budget and should
be no additional expense for year. $3000 Insurance 90% of annual premium is paid. Increase due to large increase in
workman's comp. $9,300 for Supply Pastor. There is a $7,860 increase in YTD building use income. Average
operating funds in excess of $40,000.
• EDUCATION TEAM Barb has been asking, but not receiving, reports from the Education Team. Janet is writing
the Sunday school curriculum this year vs buying it. Sheri Piekarski - Sunday school - will be splitting Kindergarten
and older four year old children from younger four year olds.
• BUILDINGS & GROUNDS REPORT There is a hole in the drywall by the coat area in life center that needs to be
repaired. Tenold can probably take care of it. Fire Department has informed us that the green exit signs need to be
replaced. Scott has discussed the issue with Tenold, total cost will be no more than $500 and does not require council
approval. Grass will now be cut on an as needed basis.
• COMMUNICATION Ruth Hartig submitted an article, and picture, to the Sheboygan Press regarding Pastor
Kristin’s installation on Sunday, October 12, 2014.
• STEWARDSHIP Steve Weina (Council Meeting) - I would like to set up a meeting time with Pastor Kristin and the
Stewardship team. Nate Smith will contact Lowell Stevenson to arrange a meeting.
• WELCA Reminder - blessing of quilts is this Sunday, October 12, 2014.
Council Minutes Continued on the Next Page
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Council minutes continued from the previous page
• EL SALVADOR Communications: Skyping with the Apostoles de Cristo community on September 21 did take
place, but there was one glitch—our brothers and sisters at Apostoles couldn’t hear us. We will continue work on
perfecting this process. Skyping will be tried again at a later date. Letters from our scholarship students are still being
translated and will be handed out as soon as all of these are completed. Scholarship students who have graduated
from high school and would like to receive monetary support for further education or training would have to submit a
letter to the El Salvador Team letting us know their specific school plans and career goals. They would need to answer
the following questions: What will you be studying? When will you be able to return to classes? Are you able to make
a commitment to your staying in school and finishing your classes? How much time will it take to finish your classes?
What is the cost of your classes? All scholarship sponsors will be asked to write a letter to their student by October 26
(final deadline will be November 2). Letters should be emailed to Carol Witt or placed in her mailbox and she will have
these translated. (If you can get someone to translate your letter, that would be great.) Please include a photo of
yourself and/or your family. These photos are really appreciated by our students. The letters will be sent with a delegation traveling to El Salvador in November. Greater Milwaukee Synod El Salvador Team: A financial
picture of the El Salvador Lutheran Church was reviewed based on a church audit. The church has little money and
isn’t able to pay all pastor salaries. A 10% administrative fee will be sent in with all partnership projects money. So,
when scholarship money is sent from St. Peter, a 10% administrative fee will be included. This money will go the
Salvadoran Lutheran Church to cover expenses of the operation of the pastoral work and administration. All
emergency funds sent will not need to include the 10% administrative fee. The synod endowment fund established for
paying El Salvadoran pastors salaries continues to generate income – $108,000 has been sent for salaries. All churches
in the synod are encouraged to contribute to the endowment fund. The pastor’s food project –money is being sent to El
Salvador to purchase food baskets. Financial Update: Dick Johnson (along with Carol Witt) has done some
preplanning for the 2015 budget. He has clarified questions that the team had regarding the current budget and
recommended some changes. He provided a detailed picture of expenses and revenue. Thanks for your excellent work! Synod El Salvador Mission of Healing: Dates are February 14- 21 in 2015 in Central South (Apostoles de Cristo)
area. If you are interested in participating, contact Muriel Otto, [email protected]. Spanish Class at St.
Peter: A short term Spanish class maybe offered at St. Peter. Tentative dates are from October 20 –November 17. Two
sessions would be held two times weekly on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30- 4:30PM and 6:00-7:00PM. The class
would run for 5 weeks and consist of 9 sessions. Homework would be involved. Fees might be $5.00 per session per
person. Dara (who has translated a lot for Pastor Rafael) would be the teacher. More information will be coming out. Important Dates: El Salvador Synod Team Meeting, Monday, October 20, 6:30 PM at the Synod Office. El Salvador
Team Meeting, Thursday, November 6, 6:30 PM in the Fireside Room. Mission of Healing, February 14-21, in Central
South El Salvador.
• FAITH FORMATION Barbara Bubb (Council Meeting) - last meeting was held with Amy K, Janet and Barb. Janet
is working on a church calendar that will include all meetings, events, etc. Faith Formation team needs to discuss the
future direction of the team.
• OLD BUSINESS Custodian Situation - Cleaning Service Contract with One Girl and a Broom. Corrections to
contract include: 1) total agreed on is $1,100 ($1,000/month and $100 for supplies); 2) Include number of cleaning days
per month; 3) Include itemization of cleaning supplies purchased. Steve Weina contacted references, two gave a very
good referral, one stated that she was no longer working for them. Council discussed what questions we can legally
ask during interview process. One Girl and a Broom is not insured or bonded. Dan Rostollan is working on a Holds
Harmless Agreement. Scott Morrelle is in the process of obtaining a quote from one other company. One Girl and a
Broom is filling available openings fast, however, we need to wait until we receive the second quote before making a
motion. Scott will forward second estimate to council members as soon as he receives it. Scott stated that we have
until the 15th to get back to One Girl and a Broom. Steve Weina - the quote we have of $1,100 is the most we would
want to pay. Lutheran World Relief Boxcar October 18 (9-11am) - parking lot of First United Church. Finalize
Installation Sunday prep—Set up - 3pm on Saturday, Table decorations - Barbara Bubb will take care of, we are
setting up for 110 people. Motion by Steve Weina to spend $328.13 for chicken from Pizza Ranch, second by Barbara
Bubb. No further discussion. Motion approved. Bishop will be here for both services. Parking lot/sidewalk/driveway
situation - Scott contacted Todd Lorge, he will replace the sidewalk for the cost of materials only. No charge for
labor. $1,000 for concrete materials, this does not include the steps. We will have to open the sidewalk to determine
the cause of the sinkhole. Todd is also looking at refinishing the stairs going into the sanctuary as they are
structurally unsound.
• NEW BUSINESS El Salvador Spanish Class Building Use Request -Council questions: 1) is the instructor earning a
profit for her services? Yes; 2) Who came up with the $45 cost? unknown. Motion by Steve Weina to allow the El
Salvador team to use St. Peter to teach beginning Spanish classes, 2 days/week , 2 classes/day for 5 weeks, second by Council Minutes continued on the next page
1 Janet Wessel
5 Wendy Bertram
6 Anthony Benitez
Dione Knop
Noah Housey
7 Conor Cruz
Nathan Mussell
Tammy Rosten
9 Robert Ubbelohde
10 Lee Kunze
Nathan Hawkins
Zona Leitch
11 Taylor Applekamp
12 Lydia Konitzer
14 Judy Tauschek
15 Sue Morrelle
17 Heather Martens
19 Charlie Dicke
23 Curtis Huibregtse
25 Simon Regan
26 Ben Lorge
Jim Gruenke
29 Elizabeth Conto
30 Kendall Cruz
Tyler Hitsman
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYSNOVEMBER BIRTHDAYSNOVEMBER BIRTHDAYSNOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
November 1 Dave & Kathy Dana 45 years
4 Ron & Bonnie Miller 47
11 Duane & Jane Strausser 47
Liz & John Schroeder 25
19 Justin & Ashley Allard 9
22 Shannon & Tim Quinn 21
23 Eric & Judy Brunnich 24
NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIESNOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIESNOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIESNOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
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Council Minutes continued from the previous page
• Sheri Piekarski. Discussion followed. Questions that need to be answered: 1) will cost be an issue for some
members? 2) is this open to all members. 3) should we charging members for these classes? 4) Is the $45 cost to
cover materials? 5) If approved, are we setting a precedent? 6) What is the money being used for? (this being the
main concern of the board). Motion Denied. Rainy Day Fund Creation - We currently have $40,000 in the
checking account, the finance team is recommending that we put $25,000 of that away for capital improvements, or
other unexpected expenses. For instance, the furnace may need to be replaced soon ($25,000). Motion by Steve
Weina to put $25,000 in an account for a “Rainy Day” to be used as seen fit by the council, second by Barbara
Bubb. Discussion followed - are we going to be adding to this fund on a regular basis? Steve, we can try. The
finance team can look into it. Nate, if we have trouble, from a budget standpoint, is that money going to be
available to us. Steve, yes. The furnace should be replaced soon, there is a 10% energy rebate available now, we
would have to order by December. Nate, I would hope that we are disciplined enough and can keep the money in
one account. Motion carries. Insurance Review - The Finance team recommends that we stay with Cincinnati
Insurance Company. Total annual policy premium is $5,525, it is a three year contract and rates are guaranteed
not to go up for three years. We could lower the premium by raising the deductible, discussed options. Motion by
Steve Weina to approve renewing the policy with Cincinnati Insurance Company, second by Ashley
Fielder. Motion carries. Budget Items to Finance Committee - council, please contact assigned teams and have
them get 2015 budges to Steve Weina as soon as possible. Overall contract Reviews (TLC, COGIC, snowplowing) -
snow removal contract for 2014-2015, we will renew contract with Spielvogel & Sons Excavating. Rainbow Kids -
Steve received a letter requesting our 2014 annual contribution of $120, did we contribute $120 last year? If yes,
council agrees that we continue donating $120/year to Rainbow Kids. Nomination Team - there will be a few
openings on the council next year. Nate will begin working on nominations.