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April 2018
Volume 25
Issue 4
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In Times of Doubt or Fear, In Times of Doubt or Fear, In Times of Doubt or Fear, In Times of Doubt or Fear, Trust God and Carry Your CrossTrust God and Carry Your CrossTrust God and Carry Your CrossTrust God and Carry Your Cross
Every year in the month of April, I think about my
father. April 14th is my Dad’s birthday. Though he
passed away 25 years ago this coming June, it
seems like just yesterday that I last talked with
him. Even after 25 years there are days when I
miss him terribly. I know that he would have loved
Melissa. I’m certain that he would have taken as
much delight in my three children as I do. And, I
believe he would have enjoyed visiting Madison and coming to
Messiah to worship (and of course to hear me preach!).
My Dad was a great storyteller with a wonderful sense of humor. He
enjoyed laughing and talking, fishing, playing cards, building, fixing
things, sports (especially the Packers) and countless little hobbies. He
was a loving and affirming father who spent real quality time with his
children. He loved his wife and family, and lived life to the fullest.
In April of 1993, just before his 63rd birthday he was given six months
to live. He had struggled with cancer for four years, and now finally,
the fight was over. I remember that year, hearing the news from my
Mom just as I sat down to write my Easter homily for my congregation
at the Newman Center. After I hung up the phone I recall crying and
thinking how ironic it was to be writing and preaching about the new
life of Easter when all I felt was death. Twenty-five Easters have come
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In this Issue
• Directory
Photo Shoot
• Bible Study
Information
• Divine Yoga
• Treasurer’s
Report
• Pre-School
Enrollment
• Lay Ministry
Schedule
• National Day
of Prayer
• Youth &
Family Ministry
• Children’s
Ministry
• Social
Outreach Ministry
• Senior Adult
Ministry
• Racial Justice
Team
• Bits & Pieces
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and gone, and while I often miss my Dad, more often I
remember him with a profound sense of joy and
gratitude. In many ways I think I’ve lived into the
resurrection story. Recently I read this: Seen on a bulletin board at the Mayo Clinic:
Cancer is limited.
It can not cripple love.
It can not shatter hope.
It can not corrode faith.
It can not eat away at peace.
It can not destroy confidence.
It can not kill friendship.
It can not shut out memories.
It can not silence courage.
It can not invade the soul.
It can not reduce eternal life.
It can not quench the Spirit.
It can not lesson the power of the Resurrection!
This is, I suppose, the deepest and most profound
message of the Easter Season – that the power of the
Resurrection will be found in all of our lives! Easter is
more than just a memory of Jesus raised from the dead,
Easter is more a promise that all of us will discover life
again. When we are surrounded by the tomb of grief
and loss, the promise of the Resurrection is that one
day we will laugh again. When we are surrounded by
the tomb of failure, or addictions, mistakes or stress,
the promise of the Resurrection is that one day we will
be released from our bondage and forgiven of our
mistakes and given another chance. When we are
Office and Contact Information
Pastor Jeff’s message continues on page 3
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surrounded by the tombs of broken marriages and broken vows, dead end jobs and
disloyal friendships, the promise of the Resurrection is that there is a love and a life
and a friendship that will always be faithful.
Whatever cross you carry this year, remember that these crosses are limited. The final
word always belongs to God.
Remember the Power of the Resurrection!
Happy Easter my friends. Past�� Jef� V n��� H����� Pastor Jeff (Left) pictured with his Dad, Eugene (Bud) Vanden Heuvel
The office is continuing to update the on-line directory with a goal of getting 50% of our families included in the next months. We will be offering another photo opportunity for members to get their pictures taken for the On-Line Directory on:
Saturday, May 26th from 4-7:00 9< ./ Sunday, May 27th from 9:30 +< to12:30 9< If you have recently joined Messiah, and will not be available when photo sessions are scheduled feel free to submit a photo. Email your picture to the office at [email protected] or bring it in and we can scan a picture to be included as well.
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 222-3833 or Kathy Digman at: [email protected].
On-Line Directory Photo Opportunity!!
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Bible Study Offered Beginning Wednesday April 4th
“Trusting God For A Lifetime”
We have all heard the story of David and Goliath. David was a great warrior because he trusted in God and not himself. David’s life included many great accomplishments in the name of God. While David had many strengths he, like all humans, had many weaknesses. Even though God always offered David forgiveness, he could not escape the consequences of his sin.
This 9 week study meets at 6:30 E? led by Rich Valenta in the conference room.
For more information contact Rich at [email protected].
Divine Yoga Returns in AprilDivine Yoga Returns in AprilDivine Yoga Returns in AprilDivine Yoga Returns in April Divine Yoga Spring Series Tuesday's 5:30-6:459< Community Room April 3-May 22, 2018 The donation recipient will be Reach-A-Child organization
"The chakra system is a seven-leveled
philosophical model of the universe. A chakra
is a center of organization that receives, assimilates and expresses life force energy."
Anodea Judith This Divine Yoga Chakra Series will combine meditation and movement to tap into the energy wheels that stack from the root (Muladahara) along the meridian of the spine through the crown of the head (Sahasrara).
Divine Yoga, as taught by Leanne Widen is an exploration of the mind, body and spiritual relationship between your inner truth and personal divinity or connection to the universe. All levels are welcome. Although the series will progress through the main 7 chakras, any amount of attendance will be beneficial. This is a free yoga practice. However, good will donations will be forwarded to local charities. The donations are generously matched through the Gundlach Family Fund at Messiah. Please bring an open and willing mind, heart and a yoga mat. A block, strap, blanket are helpful as well. The mobility to move from the floor to standing positions, helpful but all levels welcome.
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Business Manager’s Report
Tim Coulthart Business Manager and Treasurer
Email: [email protected]
We are eleven weeks into the calendar
year and Pledged Revenue received is $118,100 compared to the budget for
the same time period of $95,300, so we are $22,800 ahead of the budget.
The combined balance in the Capital Projects and Building Fund is $154,000.
We have requested a cost estimate for the canopy addition to the church and as of March 21st we do not have that
estimate.
Second Saturday Worship Service Please stay following the service for Soda, Sangria & Treats!
April 14
Meets April 23 @ 6:30 ��
Messiah Is So Grateful!Messiah Is So Grateful!Messiah Is So Grateful!Messiah Is So Grateful!
To Janet Alfonso for providing two additional AED units, in memory of her husband, Doug Wadsworth. We now have a unit in the hospitality kitchen, Community Room, and the Social Hall.
Also, thank you to Bob and Joni Drake for the purchase of a cordless headset for Pastor Jeff to improve the sound quality for our worship services.
Messiah is blessed by your generosity!Messiah is blessed by your generosity!Messiah is blessed by your generosity!Messiah is blessed by your generosity!
Messiah Pre-School
Fall Enrollment
Bobbie Rogers, Director Phone: 608-222-3833 Email: [email protected].
The Pre-School is a community outreach program of Messiah. We feel that every child is a gift from God and that a quality Pre-K experience provides a firm foundation for a successful academic life firmly rooted in Christian values.
The program is for children who are 3 or 4 by September 1st. The program operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 @? to 11:30 @?. There is a non-refundable $75 enrollment fee and monthly tuition is $250. Enrollment forms can be found at www.messiahchurch.com.
Maximum number of children is 18. Once the program is full, a waiting list will be established.
Greeter Reader Communion Ushers
April 7April 7April 7April 7
5:00pm5:00pm5:00pm5:00pm
Steve Cheramy Elaine Stampfli Elaine Stampfli
Herman Stampfli
Elaine McNeil
1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed
Linda Meyer
Jim McNeil
April 8April 8April 8April 8
8:15am8:15am8:15am8:15am
Claire Gensch & Dave Broome
Peggy Finnegan Wendy Bailey
Peggy Finnegan
Clyde & Holly Tunak
Team 8: Team 8: Team 8: Team 8: Mike & Kristie Palovcsik,
Kim Dietzman, John & Carol Otterson
April 8April 8April 8April 8
10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am
Barb & Walt Herrod
Dan Polcyn Dan & Jessica Polcyn
Carla Fear
Patty Huseth
D Team: D Team: D Team: D Team: Jim Olson & Janet Woider,
Dwight Paulson, Doris & Richard
Shropshire
April 14April 14April 14April 14
5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm
Melissa & Robb Remiker
Kate Mennenga Kate Mennenga
Mary Jane Hill
Melissa Remiker
1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed
Lloyd Mennenga Jason Mennenga Robb Remiker
April 15April 15April 15April 15
8:15 am8:15 am8:15 am8:15 am
Lynn & Bill Gingher
Jim Stolzenburg Jim Stolzenburg
Karen Wenger
Diane Iverson
Gina Gray
Team 1: Team 1: Team 1: Team 1: Lorraine & Harold
Amundson, Sharon & Lloyd Hinzman,
Linda Olson, Karen Wenger
April 15April 15April 15April 15
10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am
Glori Laundrie Ray Robinson Ray Robinson
Norene Shultis
Glori Laundrie
Kathy Digman
E Team: E Team: E Team: E Team: Ray & Kathy Robinson,
Bonnie & Ed Maas, Diane Sersland,
Anne Benishek-Clark
April 21April 21April 21April 21
5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm
Steve & Diane
Nelson
Peggy Finnegan Peggy Finnegan Diane Nelson Elaine McNeil
1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed
Steve Nelson
Jim McNeil
Linda Meyer
April 22April 22April 22April 22
8:15 am8:15 am8:15 am8:15 am
Emma Godfrey Chris Gingher Naoma Michaelis Dawn Olson Tara Von Dollen Linda Olson
Team 2: Team 2: Team 2: Team 2: Tom Green, Carl Burhop,
Paul Hoel, Lamont Liefke
April 22April 22April 22April 22
10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am
Ed & Bonnie
Maas
Tisa Kirschner Donna Jensen Lee Nelson Tracy Frank Karen Dilley
A TeamA TeamA TeamA Team: Dale & Catherine Puisto,
Glori Laundrie, Kathie & Phil
Kingston
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If you are unable to serve when scheduled, please call someone within your group to substitute, and let the church office
know of the change so the bulletin will reflect the correct name. Please email [email protected] if your
phone number or email changes. Ushers: Please contact your Team Captain first with any changes.
Worship ministry ScheduleScheduleScheduleSchedule
Greeter Reader Communion Ushers
April 28April 28April 28April 28
5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm
Elaine McNeil Phil Lawler Char & Phil Lawler Elaine McNeil
1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed1 Volunteer Needed
Jim McNeil
Linda Meyer
April 29April 29April 29April 29
8:15 am8:15 am8:15 am8:15 am
Judy Harris Cindy McVay Jeff & Karen Robbe Glenn Schmitz Sharon Ryan
Team 3: Team 3: Team 3: Team 3: Tim Ryan, Chip Plummer,
Keith Schlesinger, Lynn & Jerry
Brandt
April 29April 29April 29April 29
10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am
Tom & Barb Martin
Phil Neppl Tom & Barb Martin Glori Laundrie Deb Diewald
B Team: B Team: B Team: B Team: Andy Shultis, Walt Herrod,
Lee Nelson, Matt Tully, John Gordon
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Habitat for Humanity Project
Mark your calendars for August 6 -10th
to help with our Habitat for Humanity
project near Reedsburg, Wisconsin. You can work one day, two days, or all five if
you wish. No skill required, we will find a task for everyone, female or male.
If you have any interest in attending this year's trip or just want to find out what it is all about, please contact Jim
Stolzenburg at 608-224-2664 or see the signup sheet on the kiosk.
Every hand can make a difference in a family’s life!
April Mowing Teams
TEAM 1 Apr 14 + July 21
Clyde Tunak* 206-3479
Chris Gingher 212-0970
Bill Gingher, Jr. 244-8333
Paul H: 221-2416
Vanderbloemen C: 235-1321
TEAM 2 Apr 21 + July 28
Tom Green* 222-8578
Kevin Fahey 445-3548
Tom Aldrich 695-8303
TEAM 3 Apr 28 + Aug 4
Jim Gray* 334-2505
Mike Weiland 319-929-3370
Tom Rendall 222-0533, 347-8531
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First Communion Families►►►► First Communion celebrations are April 28 and 29 at the 5 E? or 10:30 @? services for the 2nd and 3rd grades. You can choose the service that works best for your family.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Mountain of Clothes and the collection for God's Global Barnyard is currently at $445. Sunday School ends on April 22 with the kids singing at both services and Sunday School in between.
Children’s ministry
Elizabeth Crummy
Coordinator of Children’s and Family Ministry
3 years old - 4th Grade
Email: familyministry @messiahchurch.com
This year Messiah Church will again join in celebrating National Day of Prayer by holding a prayer vigil through the day from 6:00 @? to 10:00 E?. Our goal is to have
at least one person here in prayer during that time. If we have enough interest, we could extend those times. There will be materials provided for those who wish to use them, otherwise, just come and pray as you wish for whatever is on your mind
or in your heart. Watch upcoming bulletins and the May Column for more details. There will be a signup sheet posted in the gathering space for those who wish to
sign up.
If you have any questions, please see Clyde Nyhus, or contact him at
516-4926, or email: [email protected].
Mark your calendar for the National Day of Prayer - May 3rd
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YOW resumes on Wednesday, April 11
with a pizza night beginning at 6:15 9<
in the Social Hall. The confirmation youth
will do a special
lesson centered on “daily bread”
and the role of
bread in scripture.
Catherine Puisto
will lead the youth in a bread baking exercise and devotion. Pre-confirmation
students will meet for their regular lesson
after the pizza supper.
Wednesday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00 9<
YOW End-of-Year Party
It will be a choose-your-own-adventure end
of year event. Youth may choose to go to Geek Mania to play old school video games
or Sky Zone for an evening of trampoline
jumping fun. The cost is $10 per student. Scholarships are available.
Parents are needed to drive and encouraged to come join in. You must RSVP
to Teresa by April 20 if your child plans to
attend. All Sky Zone folks must sign a waiver to participate. To complete the
waiver online, please go to https://
skyzonemadison.pfestore.com/waiver/WaiverInfo.aspx.
Wednesday, May 2, from 5:00-6:30 9<
9th Grade Confirmation Interviews and
Project Presentations
9th grade students will meet with Pastor Jeff
and Teresa for 15 minute interviews and to
present their projects. Contact Teresa to schedule your interview time.
Saturday, May 5, Confirmation at the
5:00 9< worship
Messiah's 9th grade confirmation students
will be confirmed on Saturday, May 5 at the 5:00 E? worship service. Join us as we mark
this important milestone and lift up
these youth in our community.
Plan Now to be a Part of the 2018
Mission Trip, a Faith Filled Experience!
July 21-July 28
All youth in grades 8-12 are encouraged to join us for the summer 2018 mission trip to serve the community of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma through the YouthWorks. Space is limited. For more information check the Messiah website, Faith Life tab.
Please reserve your spot by April 30th. Contact Teresa for more information and let her know you will be participating.
Teresa Palumbo
Coordinator of Youth and Family Ministry
5th - 12th Grade
Text to: 608-279-7460
Email: youth @messiahchurch.com
Youth and Family ministry
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Thanks to the Social Outreach Ministry committee for providing the food for the evening meal at Immanuel Lutheran Church for The Road Home residents on Friday, March 9th. Also, a special thanks to Doris Zache for stepping up and organizing and serving the meal that evening along with Darilee Nelson. Thanks to Eric &Teresa Smith and children along with Teresa & Adelyn Bentler for coming to play with the children and a special thanks to Emily Veith & Matt Majeske for staying overnight and preparing and serving breakfast on Saturday morning.
This will be the last time we will be doing this service project because as of April, 2018 The Road Home will be placing the families directly into apartments. What a wonderful organization The Road Home is to help these families have their own home and not have to be moving from church to church each week.
I want to personally thank all of you who have helped with this service project since June, 2009 – prepare meals, help serve, play with the children, stay overnight and prepare and serve the Saturday morning breakfast - you all know who you are. Also, thanks to Messiah Lutheran Church for your support. We couldn’t have done this without all of your help. Most Sincerely,
Diane Iverson Social Outreach Ministry
Thank you Penny Duane for assuming the coordination of our Jail Ministry. We appreciate the efforts that Marian Korth had previously given as the coordinator. LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED FOR JAIL MINISTRY (Place items in the Road Home/Jail Ministry container near the Community Room.)
Women & men’s socks (most needed) Soft covered Bibles Pencils Stationery Stamps Reading glasses New or used children’s books (for the inmates to give to their children on birthdays & Christmas)
GODGODGODGOD’’’’S WORK S WORK S WORK S WORK ---- OUR HANDSOUR HANDSOUR HANDSOUR HANDS
Ministry SOC IAL OUTREACH
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SAM Potluck Luncheon►►►►
Television’s Oldies Are Back on April 25th at Noon Get ready to laugh until it hurts because
Messiah’s own multi-media guru, Steve
Cheramy, is back with more old-time television funnies. He is sure to show some
of your favorites so be ready to relive the
good old days of yesteryear television. Bring
a dish to pass, your tableware and a friend!
Save May 30th at noon for the next
SAM Luncheon Date....
Health Ministry Team►►►►
SAM will hold complimentary blood pressure checks on April 14 and 15. The Saturday checks will take place prior to the 5:00 E? service. Sunday blood pressure checks will be done between services. For more information, contact Denise at: [email protected].
Health Ministry Blood Pressure Team
Meeting►►►► There will be a meeting of all those involved in the blood pressure screening team on Thursday, April 19th at 6:00 E?
Thank you to our dedicated group of Nurses offering this service!
SAM to Offer
New Lunch
Opportunity
in April►►►►
Janet Alfonso has been working with friends to develop a lunch
program for women called “Let’s Do Lunch
Bunch.” The first lunch is scheduled for April 11th at 11:30 @? at the 1855 Saloon & Grill,
218 S. Main St., Cottage Grove. Sign up on
the kiosk by Tuesday, April 3rd. For more information contact Janet Alfonso at (608)
221-1040 or by email:
SAM Men’s Breakfast►►►► The men’s breakfast group scheduled for
every Wednesday at 8:30 am at Elie’s Family
Restaurant has been cancelled indefinitely.
Would You Know What To Do?
Learn CPR and gain
lifesaving skills that
can help you respond to
breathing and
cardiac emergencies.
Join us on Saturday, April 21st at 9:00 +< to
learn the simple steps to perform this
lifesaving technique. Presented by Certified instructor Mr. Zach Dachel and the SAM
Health Ministry Team. Sign up on the kiosk.
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Saturdays 5:00 E? Evening Worship
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Sundays 8:15 @? Worship Service
9:30 @? Sunday School
10:30 @? Worship Service
- - Childcare available - - 8:15 - 11:45 @? for ages
infant to 6 years old
Worship Schedule
The next meeting of the Racial Justice Team will be Sunday April 8th at 9:30 +< in the Social Hall.
Column Mailing: In order to save on mailing costs if you would prefer to not receive the Column by mail, please contact the office at 222-3833.
Building Fobs: Recently we
reviewed the number of access fobs for the church. We found there are fobs that haven’t been used for a few years. If you have a fob you are no longer using, we would ask that you please return it to the office so it can be reassigned. Fobs not used in the last two years will be turned off for security purposes.
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