North Star News - January 2015

January, 2015
NORTH
STAR
NEWS
Pastor Scott’s Scripts:
PASTOR: Rev. Scott Skogen
SECRETARY: Rosie Gilman
ORGANIST: Ruth Mashak
ADULT CHOIR DIRECTOR: Jennifer Gulsvig
Please contact us at:
608-781-5690
608-781-5690 FAX
[email protected]
[email protected]
Youth Choir: 8:45 AM Sunday (School year only)
Sunday School: 9:00 AM Sunday (School year only)
Sunday Worship: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Nursery Care: 10:00 AM (September through May)
NORTH STAR NEWS is a non-profit publication
containing information and concerns of members
and friends of North Presbyterian Church of
La Crosse, Wisconsin.
NORTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1327 North Salem Road
La Crosse, WI 54603
In his letter to the Ephesians Paul writes: “Be very careful then how you live;
not as unwise but as wise; making the most of every opportunity.”
As we venture forward into the New Year I see two ways of looking at
opportunity. First looking back on the opportunities that will have a lasting
impact on our church and second looking forward in the New Year for
opportunities that will come. As we look back on 2014, I want to thnk you for
making the most of every opportunity.
Growing & Changing
In 2014 we added 39 new members. As a church community you make the
most of every opportunity making them feel welcome and included.
In addition, as we forge ahead with our building project, each step of the way,
the church was exceedingly supportive. From fund raising to tolerating building
material at every turn, you made the most of every opportunity, accepting
change and for that gift I will always be grateful.
As we look forward to 2015, I would encourage all of us to make the most of
our every opportunity inviting others to join us at church. I really believe the
most effective evangelism is a simple invitation to a friend, a co-worker,
perhaps even a stranger. People are yearning to be a part of a loving
community and what they are waiting for is a simple invitation.
As we look forward to 2015, let us make the most of every opportunity, being
the loving, caring, welcoming, inviting and gracious church God calls us to be.
See ya in church in 2015,
Pastor Scott
**Dr. Tom Thibodeau, Viterbo Professor of Servant Leadership, will lead
services on Sunday, January 4, while Pastor Scott will be in Texas with his
family. Tom is an incredible asset to this community and has an enthusiastic
spirit. Please join him for worship on the 4th in Pastor Scott’s absence.
HOLY COMMUNION WILL BE SHARED ON SUNDAY, JAN. 11
January 2015
VOLUNTEERS
GREETERS:
4 Justin & Jackie Stakston
11 Laura & Carissa Lee
18 Wes & Maureen Tabbert
25 Noreen Twite & Paula Paulus
LITURGIST:
4
Rosie Gilman
11
Nancy Ernst
18
Darla Severtson
25
Sue Leathen
USHERS:
4 Jim Darnell; Karen Hansen;
Linda Betsinger; Bill Druliner
11 Wes & Maureen Tabbert
Roger & Nancy Reader
18 Dick & Lyn Palm;
Bill & Sue Leathen
25 Bill Druliner; Ted Lucksted;
Laura Walters; Jim Darnell
COFFEE HOUR HOSTESSES:
4 Nanette Harter; Lori Peterson
11 Ernst Family
18 Bean Family
25 Dick & Lyn Palm; Joyce Shanks
COUNTERS:
4 Jill Ender; Jennifer Tiedeman
11 Terry Thomas; Kelly Ostrem
18 Laura Walters; Ken Kintzel
25 Sue Leathen; Maureen Tabbert
OFFICE HOURS CHANGE FOR 2015!!
On Fridays the office will close at noon, all other hours remain the same. If you
would need something you can call 780-5599 at anytime. That number is also on the
answering machine when you call the church!!
Thanks—Rosie
DEACONS CORNER
Hospital Callers
(January) Gundersen: Jayne Bissen
Mayo Health System: Kathy & Jerry Runice
Communion Preparers:
January 11…………..Sally & Scott Kellicut
Next Meeting: Combined Session/Deacon Meeting on Wednesday,
January 14, with potluck starting at 6 p.m.
TAX TIPS
IRS regulations require that all contributions for 2014 be dated and/or
postmarked by December 31, 2014. Any contributions received in the church
office AFTER January 10, 2015 will be considered a donation for 2015.
COFFEE HOUR SPONSORS:
4
NEED VOLUNTEER—$25
11 BIRTHDAY SUNDAY
18 NEED VOLUNTEER—$25
25 NEED VOLUNTEER—$25
If you have had an address change in 2014 please let the church office
(781-5690) know so your Contribution Statement can be sent to the correct
address.
Ken Kintzel
NPC Treasurer
2015 ANNUAL MEETING
TRIBUNE SPONSORS:
4 Noreen Twite
11 NEED VOLUNTEER—$10
18 NEED VOLUNTEER—$10
25 NEED VOLUNTEER—$10
COMMUNION SERVERS:
11
Bill Druliner; Cindy Adams;
Jim Darnell; Ken Kintzel
NOTICE: Just a note to inform you that Holy Communion
will be postponed to Sunday, January 11 due to Pastor
Scott’s vacation to Texas.
Our Annual Meeting will be held Sunday, January 25th right
after the 10:00 a.m. service. Please plan on attending as all the
churches finances are reviewed.
ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION
The ordination/Installation service will be held Sunday, January 11, at
the 10 a.m. Worship Service. Please join us as we welcome:
New Elders: Peter Kennedy; Heather Church; Dave Schroeder
New Deacons: Bev Ryan; Nanette Harter; Deb Harmening
FAMILY
OPEN
SKATE
WHERE: Omni Center
WHEN: Sunday, January25th
TIME: 5—8 p.m.
COST: $2/per person
$2/skate rental
Hot chocolate provided!!
Sign—Up sheet in Narthex
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
High School Youth will be meeting
Wednesday, January 7
6—7 p.m.
Pizza to be enjoyed!!
2015—MOBILE MEALS
Mobile Meals of La Crosse are in the
process of changing routes for 2015.
As of right now, North Presbyterian Church, will be notified in
March of possible routes.
As always I hope that you will help the less fortunate and be
ready to deliver starting in March.
THANKS!!
2015—MONDAY MEALS
January 19th
March 16th
May 11th
July 6th
August 31st
October 26th
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
January, 2015
1 Megan Wilhelm
Patricia Walters
2 Bruner Hanabarger
3 Dave Molling
4 Patricia Ruetten
Jeanne Christiansen
Benji Zimmer
5 Helen Herlitzka
Annie Mach
6 Karen Smith
Nanette Harter
7 Tim Schulz
8 Linda Betsinger
Lori Bolden
Rae Daffinson
Brian Mansky
Cody Feehan
Maureen Colburn
9 Lisa Plumer
Arch Harris
10 Beverly Bice
.
11 John Crayton
Lloyd Kennedy, Jr.
12 Joseph Farmer
Gretchen Burns
14 Bob Patros
15 Emma Gamoke
16 Emma Sierp
17 Jeffrey Lubinsky
18 Jane Blank
19 Betty Macha
20 Curtis Kang
Don Wilhelm
Megan Jurgensen
23 Mason Zimmer
Evy Milner
26 Andrew Peterson
27 Brandon Hanabarger
Donald Meyer
30 Suzy Zenker
Leona Paisley
THANK YOU!!
The Women’s Fellowship Group would like to thank all the members
for their generosity in giving money and supplies towards our
Samaritans' Purse Shoe box gifts.
We were very happy to send out 73 boxes.
You are all a people of warm hearts and God’s love.
THANK YOU!
On behalf of Debby, Ben, Annie and I—we would like to thank all of
you for your very generous Christmas gift this year. Your generosity is
overwhelming and so much appreciated. Thanks again for all you do
for us.
Pastor Scott, Debby, Ben and Annie
2015—FUN BUNCH
Fun Bunch is an adult fellowship group that meets once a month (DAYS WILL
VARY) for a noon meal. Fun Bunch is just what its title describes, we are a fun
bunch of people sitting around a table enjoying each others company while
enjoying a meal usually prepared by Pastor Scott and staff, and all guests bring
a dish to share.
The First Fun Bunch for 2015 will be:
Tuesday, January 27………………….Soup
The remainder of the 2015 schedule will be in February’s Newsletter!!
Please join us—the more the merrier!!!
EXPLANATION OF YOUR GIVING ENVELOPES
2015 NPC SESSION
Jill Ender………………………………….799-2867
Ken Kintzel……………………………….783-3881
Brenda Feehan……………………………317-8103
Peter Kennedy…………………………….797-4180
Dave Schroeder…………………………..792-1283
Heather Church…………………………...783-0347
Steve Zielke………. ……………………..519-1881
Brian Akey….…………………………….786-2019
Laura Lee…...…………………………….792-0594
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING: The first offering collected in 2015
will be the One Great Hour of Sharing, which is currently using donations to respond to
the Ebola epidemic and human trafficking. COLLECTED IN APRIL, 2015
BIRTHDAY OFFERING: Birthday Offering is a PW (Presbyterian Women)
offering collected in the spring of each year to celebrate the blessings in the lives of
Presbyterian Women. The offering funds up to five projects that are not included in
ongoing General Assembly mission support, such as agricultural development, child
care, community organization, criminal justice, drug counseling, economic justice,
elderly care, employment training, homelessness, literacy, violence and women’s
concerns. COLLECTED IN MAY, 2015.
THANK OFFERING: The offering funds projects such as agricultural
development, child care, community organization, criminal justice, drug counseling,
economic justice, elderly care, employment training, homelessness, literacy, violence
and women’s concerns. At least 40 percent of this offering supports health ministries
throughout the world. The remaining 60 percent funds new creative ideas for mission.
COLLECTED IN JUNE, 2015
CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING: The Christmas Joy Offering provides
2015 NPC DEACONS
financial assistance to individuals and families that have dedicated their lives to the
church, and supports education and leadership development for students attending
Presbyterian – related schools and colleges. COLLECTED IN DECEMBER, 2015
INITIAL OFFERING ENVELOPE: This helps to defray the cost of your
Joan Zielke …………………….519-1881
giving envelopes. COLLECTED ANYTIME OF THE YEAR
Jayne Bissen……………………784-3252
PER CAPITA APPORTIONMENT: “Per Capita is an opportunity for all
Jeff Alexander………………… (507) 450-0426
communicant members of the Presbyterian church through the governing bodies to
participate equally, responsibly, and interdependently by sharing the cost of
coordination and evaluation of mission: and of performing ecclesiastical, legislative,
and judicial functions that identify a Reformed Church, while at the same time
strengthening the sense of community among all Presbyterians” (GA Minutes, Part I,
1995). COLLECTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
The Per Capita amount for North Presbyterian members for 2015 is $28
Bev Ryan………………………..(612) 964-7828
Nanette Harter …………………780-5297
Sharon Sugg…………………….786-4000
Kelly Ostrem…………………...786-1293
Scott & Sally Kellicut………….792-1151
Jerry & Kathy Runice ………….783-4214
Helen Herlitzka…………………782-4479
“Members” includes everyone who has been
confirmed as an “Active Member”
Your remaining envelopes—
Weekly Sunday Envelopes
Building Fund—helps defray costs for heat, lights etc.
January 2015
Sun
4
11
5
Ordination
& Installation of
Elders & Deacons
18
25
Mon
Church
Annual Meeting
(after 10 a.m.
service)
12
Blood Drive
Noon—5
Tue
Wed
6
7
13
14
19 Monday
Meals
20
26
27
Fun Bunch
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
9
10
16
17
Office
Closed
8
Session &
15
Women’s
Deacon Pot Luck
6 p.m.
Fellowship
Meeting 1p.m.
21
22
23
24
28
29
30
31

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