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August 2021
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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY OF FAITH IN MEDFORD AND RIB LAKE WISCONSIN
What’s inside?
Pastor’s Message 2 Finances 3 Monthly Volunteers 4 Birthdays/Anniversaries Prayer List Rib Lake Church News 5 Committee News 6 Church Events 7 SALT Board News 8 Calendar 9
Attendance
Numbers
Date Rib Lake Medford
6/27 12 30
7/4 14 20
7/11 14 30
7/18 38 29
7/25 40 Charge Picnic
JOIN US for a fun-filled day of VBS on
Thursday, August 12th at St. Paul's
Lutheran Church! This will be a ONE
day event from 8:00am-5:00pm with a
program and potluck to follow. This
event is for children entering PreK - 6th
grade. The day includes lunch, snacks,
arts and crafts, games, music and songs,
science experiments, math activities,
baking, and story reenactments, all
based on a bible story. To register you
child, please contact Crystal for a link to
the registration form or a paper copy.
715-965-4006
Thank you to everyone that helped with the Charge Picnic on July
25th at Lake View Park in Rib Lake. It was a day of beautiful
weather, great fellowship, delicious food, and a meaningful service.
Jesus said, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Luke 9:23 What does it mean to take up one's cross daily? Sufferers of chronic pain may understand this better than most others. My mother suffers from chronic pain. She has suffered from back pain for many years. She was told many years ago that she would eventually end up in a wheelchair. Today, at the age of 83, she has avoided that wheelchair. However, she still suffers from the pain. That, combined with other health problems that she suffers, makes for a painful existence. That daily pain that she and others suffer could be considered a daily cross to be endured. For many people, their daily crosses are things other than chronic pain. For some, it is the pain of addiction. The alcoholic has to work towards sobriety. Those addicted to drugs have to work toward staying clean. These become daily crosses to be handled. For some, the daily cross may be unemployment and poverty. For some, the daily cross may be anger and impatience. As I type this, I look at the cross hanging on my office wall. It is made of a nice, smooth wood. It looks nice. The crosses we carry do not look as nice. The cross Jesus carried probably wasn't perfect. It might have been weathered, with splits and edges that weren't perfectly straight. It was probably pretty heavy. That cross meant death for Jesus. Of course, the empty cross means life for us. It means that Jesus was able to conquer death that we might live. Still, the cross that Jesus carried reminds us that the crosses we carry can be cumbersome and difficult. Just as Jesus carried His cross with God's help, so, too, can we as we depend on God's help in our lives.
God’s Blessings,
Pastor John
Phone: (715) 748-0477
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 12 noon
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Weekly Volunteer Schedule
Greeters
August 1 (M) Ron & Sandy Breth August 8 (M) Herman Pernsteiner / Janis Liske August 15 (M) James Zajicek / Craig Butor August 22 (M) Lee & Jean Nuernberger August 29 (M) Shane & Crystal Ludwig
Worship Leaders/Liturgists
August 1 (M) Sandy Breth (R) Carol Punzel August 8 (M) Jerry Hubbard (R) Deb Lind August 15 (M) Cheryl Ketelhut (R) Deb Polacek August 22 (M) Jean Nuernberger (R) Dorathy Nelson August 29 (M) Crystal Ludwig (R) Carol Punzel
Counting Committee
August Financial Secretary: (M) Jim Flood August 1 (M) Kelley Isola August 8 (M) Eunice Mayer August 15 (M) Lee Nuernberger August 22 (M) Marla Hemke August 29 (M) Shawn McDonnell
Slideshow
August 1 (M) TBD (R) TBD August 8 (M) TBD (R) TBD August 15 (M) Shane Ludwig (R) Dorathy Nelson August 22 (M) TBD (R) Deb Polacek August 29 (M) TBD (R) TBD
Coffee Fellowship (M) - (please contact Crystal if
you are interested in volunteering)
Medford Children’s Ministry - (Tentatively
scheduled to resume on September 12; currently
looking for teachers. Please contact Wendy Bockin if
you are interested in teaching)
*You are responsible for finding a replacement if you are unavailable on your day. **Please call or email Crystal or the office with any changes so the bulletin and slides are current, and so the correct people receive the worship info each week. ***We are in need of more people to run the slideshow on Sundays and at special events. Please contact Crystal to signup or to schedule training.
Crystal: [email protected]
715-965-4006 Office: [email protected] 715-748-2165
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
Aug 1 (R) Chyrel Houston (B) (M) Drew Lietzow (B) Aug 2 (R) Shelia Heiser (B) Aug 3 (M) Peter/Diane Loniello (A) Aug 6 (M) Glatha Smith (B) (M) Tracy/Margo Swedlund (A) Aug 7 (M) Cheryl Ketelhut (B) Aug 8 (M) John/Kristi DeBruyne (A) (M) Brody Doberstein (B) Aug 9 (M) Shawn McDonnell (B) Aug 10 (R) Dennis Lind (B) Aug 12 (M) Kristi DeBruyne (B) Aug 13 (M) Brian/Samantha Ingersoll (A) Aug 16 (M) Viola Downing (B) (R) Howard/Judy Troyk (A) Aug 17 (M) Robert Horenberger (B) Aug 18 (R) James/Karon Dallmann (A) (M) Shane/Crystal Ludwig (A) Aug 21 (M) Alexis Isola (B) Aug 22 (M) Ellen Niemuth (B) Aug 23 (R) James Dallmann (B) Aug 25 (R) Judy Troyk (B) Aug 26 (M) Diane Loniello (B) Aug 28 (M) Tammi Hippe (B) Aug 29 (M) Scott Braun (B) (R) Gary/Deb Polacek (A) Aug 31 (R) Deb Lind (B)
*Please submit corrections or additions to the church office by
calling 715-748-2165 or emailing [email protected]
PEOPLE SERVING, LEADING, PRAYING, LISTENING, & CELEBRATING 4
Prayer Requests
Health Concerns: Howard & Judy Troyk; Steve Mayer; Ruth Smith; Brenda Clark; Craig Butor; Dennis Lind; Hal Swenson; Paul Johnson; Krist Punzel; Jim Dallmann; Don & Donna Hoefferle
Mission/Missionary/Community: “Beds From Christ” volunteers and recipients; the Medford Charge as we reach out to our communities; government leaders
Others: Pastor John Hazen; Bishop Jung and the Cabinet; DS Tsuker Yang
Rib Lake UMC Community Food Pantry (open every third Wednesday at 9 a.m.)
The Food Pantry will remain in operation during the pandemic. We will be taking extra
precautions to ensure your safety.
1. Dry cereal 2. Canned fruit 3. Juice - frozen/canned 4. Canned tuna - preferably “in water” 5. Jelly 6. Canned vegetables 7. Spaghetti sauce 8. Hamburger Helper - Tuna Helper 9. Peanut Butter - Creamy / Crunchy 10. Chef Boyardee/Franco canned pasta dinners 11. Canned soups: Cream soups, chicken, tomato 12. Toilet tissue & Paper towels Please do not donate damaged or expired food.
RIB LAKE CHURCH NEWS 5
Please share your church life stories
and photos in The Messenger!
Send them to... [email protected]
Altar Support:
Rib Lake UMC is looking for volunteers, on a monthly basis, to provide fresh
flowers for the altar.
Interested? Please contact Dorathy for more detailed information:
715-427-5662, 715-897-3541, or email [email protected].
Thank you,
Rib Lake Worship Committee
The mission of Rib Lake UMC is to help all people to know and grow in Jesus.
Our vision is to build a church family by providing opportunities to worship God, connect with others,
and serve the community.
Quarterly
Missions
1st Quarter -
Beds from Christ
2nd Quarter -
Never Forgotten
Honor Flight
3rd Quarter -
Harbor House
4th Quarter -
Homeless Vets of
Milwaukee
The past few months we have been blessed with a wide variety of
donations to the food pantry. The Confirmation Students helped sort
through and set aside what we wanted to keep and what would be given
to another food pantry in need. The Jump River Food Pantry came and
filled their truck. They are very grateful for the help. A very special
thank you to Pastor. John, Confirmation Students, and Dorathy for all
the help. We really appreciate it.
After Jump River came we received another donation for the food
pantry. Then we contacted and served 3 families in need. I am glad we
can provide this service.
“Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,
you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40
Karon Dallmann
COMMITTEE NEWS WHAT’S HAPPENING? 6
Rib Lake
Ad. Council: *Next Meeting TBD
Food Pantry: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 9:00-11:00am. Contact: Karon Dallmann 715-427-3563
Medford
SALT Board: Meeting 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm. Contact: Cheryl K. 608-485-2459 *Next Meeting will be Tuesday, August 17
Afternoon Circle: Meetings 1st Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm, Fellowship Hall. Open to all women. This group will assemble Welcome Bags as needed. Contact: Jill P. 715-678-2418 *On break until further notice because of Covid ALIVE Youth Group: Contact: 715-748-2165 *Confirmation classes will resume in the fall
Beds From Christ Contact: Jerry H. 715-965-3046
Building Maintenance Team: Meet the 4th Tuesday of every other month, 6:00pm. Contact: John D. 715-748-5765 *Next Meeting will be Tuesday, September 28 at 6:00pm
Church Directory: Contact a SALT member
Community/Church Event Team: Contact a SALT member
***Congregational Care Ministry Team: works with the pastor to provide support and care of our members and those that attend Medford UMC *Currently looking for a Team Leader
***Discipleship Ministry Team: coordinates educational opportunities for our congregation and community, including Life Groups, SonShine Kids, VBS, and other learning events. *Currently looking for a Team Leader
Finance Department: Contact: Kristi D. 715-748-5765, or SALT for over-budget planning requests.
Food Donations: Non-perishables, egg cartons, clean bread bags. Put in basket/box under table in lobby. Thank you. Contact: Glatha S. 715-748-3355
Keenagers: Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month for activity followed by a meal. Open to all 50 years and older. Contact a SALT member *On break until further notice because of Covid
Lay Servants: Meet monthly with Pastor to plan sermon series, Life Groups, Wed. Night Prayer Services, and Intentional Faith Development. Contact: Jean N. 715-965-4403 *Next Meeting will be Tuesday, August 3 at 6:00pm
Leadership Development: Contact a SALT member
Library: Contact a SALT member
Life Groups: “The Shack” study will begin in September. Contact: Jean N. 715-965-4403
Membership: For Membership Records: Contact: Eunice M. 715-748-3835.
Memorial: Contact: Mary Lou C. 715-748-2154
Special Events Coordinator: Do you have something planned or an idea for an event? Contact a SALT member:
SonShine Kids: children’s ministry program during Sunday Service. Contact: Wendy B. 715-560-8020 *Scheduled to resume September 12 **Currently looking for teachers
Worship Ministry Team: plans and coordinates Sunday services. *Currently looking for a Team Leader **Next Meeting will be Tuesday, August 3 at 6:00pm
LIFE GROUPS LEARNING TOGETHER 7
L - Live
A morning (9 a.m.) and evening (5:30 p.m.) group will be offered. The 6-week study
will include 5 weeks of study and discussion (morning and evening groups). The last
week we will combine the groups and watch the movie in the evening.
“Trauma and loss are unfortunately universal, and finding answers to the question of pain and suffering challenges everyone… The goal of the study…is to usher readers into the loving presence of the triune God, where together with Him, they will confront their deepest pain
and experience a real, lasting healing.”
Topics for study include: The Secret Places of Your Heart, Honest Conversations with God,
God in Relationship, the Garden of Creation in Your Heart and Planting a Tree of Life and
Choosing to Live What Matters.
Life Groups are a great way to learn, study and have fellowship with other believers.
We talk about God, Faith and Life. We are learning together.
To sign up for the study please contact
Cheryl Ketelhut or Jean Nuernberger. Taken from The Shack Study Guide description on the Amazon Website The Shack Study Guide by Wm. Paul Young and Brad Robison
I – in
F – Faith
E - Everyday
It’s time to sign up for the
Fall Life Group
“The Shack”
Begins September 16th
We are having a church night at Stoney Acres Farm on Friday, August 13th! Arrival time is casual, beginning about 6:00 p.m. Each family/group will be responsible for their own pizza purchase. After supper, everyone is invited for dessert at the Breth residence. Please come join us for some pizza and some fun. All are welcome! Stoney Acres Farm 7002 Rangeline Road Athens, Wisconsin 54411
A choir informational meeting will be held on Sunday, August
22 after the Medford church service. If you are unable to
attend, please contact Nancy Jones at
[email protected]. All singers are welcome.
SALT BOARD NEWS FROM THE LEADERS OF MEDFORD UMC 8
Greetings from the Simplified Accountable Leadership Team. What a joyous noise has been
coming from the church on Sunday mornings! It is so good to have music back and singing too.
The piano/organ music and song leadership is such a joy. I am sure the Lord is smiling when he
hears us. A HUGE thank you to Nancy and Dennis for playing and leading the music in worship.
Fellowship following worship has gone well. Supporting and visiting with our church family is
wonderful... and the coffee is not bad either! It feels like things are returning to some sense of
normal. Communion Sunday will be coming and the worship team has decided to be good
stewards of the church money by using the remaining disposable cups with the wafers. In 2-3
months we will be back to typical communion procedures. As you have seen, two pews in the
sanctuary have been removed and one is now in the Fellowship Hall. This has made room for a
technology station near the piano and organ. It will house a desktop computer wired to the sound
system and TV screens. This will allow more stability in the equipment as it will not need to be
set up each week. All the programs can remain the same, making it easier for those running the
slides during worship. The new equipment will also allow us to begin live streaming service so
those at home can experience worship with us. As we have heard of concerns with the
microphones we are looking at purchasing new head sets, lapel and hand held microphones. We
thank Crystal and Shane for their work to make the technology changes happen. One other
thing... get ready for the kids in church to have SonShine Kids again starting in September. We
are in need of teachers so please contact Cheryl at 608-485-2459 to sign up. You will not have to
prepare lessons – all will be set up for you! What a deal!!!
Blessings, Cheryl Ketelhut, SALT Chairperson
Your SALT members are:
Sandy Breth (715) 748-6760 Shane Ludwig (715) 560-2439
[email protected] [email protected]
Stan Schmidt (715) 748-6042 Gwen Thomas (715) 965-9113
[email protected] [email protected]
Dean Lietzow (715) 965-6489 Cheryl Ketelhut (608) 485-2459
[email protected] [email protected]
Steve Mayer (715) 482-1313 or Steve Van Wylen (616) 836-1715
(715) 748-3825 [email protected]
Our Mission: To make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision: By the grace of God we reach out to all those who need hope, comfort, support, and the love of Jesus Christ.
MEDFORD and RIB LAKE EVENTS of AUGUST 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 10th Sunday after
Pentecost
Holy Communion
(R) 8:15 am - Worship
(M) 10:15 am - Worship
(M) 2:00 pm - Oasis
2 3
(M) 6:00 pm
Worship Team /
Lay Servants
4
5 6 7
8 11th Sunday after
Pentecost
(R) 8:15 am - Worship
(M) 10:15 am - Worship
(M) 2:00 pm - Oasis
9 Office closed
10
11
12
13 Office closed
Church Night
at Stoney
Acres Farm
6:00 pm
14
15 12th Sunday after
Pentecost
(R) 8:15 am - Worship
(M) 10:15 am - Worship
(M) 2:00 pm - Oasis
16 Office closed
17
(M) 6:30 pm
SALT
18
(R) 9:00 am
Food Pantry
19
20 Office closed
21
22 13th Sunday after
Pentecost
(R) 8:15 am - Worship
(M) 10:15 am - Worship
(M) Choir meeting after service
(M) 2:00 pm - Oasis
23 Office closed
24
25
(M) 5:00 pm
Sticker Day
Women’s Night
6:30 pm
Medford UMC
26
27 Office closed
28
29 14th Sunday after
Pentecost
(R) 8:15 am - Worship
(M) 10:15 am - Worship
(M) 2:00 pm - Oasis
30 Office closed
31
1
2
3 Office closed
4
5 15th Sunday after
Pentecost
Holy Communion
(R) 8:15 am - Worship
(M) 10:15 am - Worship
(M) 2:00 pm - Oasis
6 Office closed
7
8
9
10 Office closed 11
9
The Event Calendar is subject to change. Watch the weekly announcements for updates.
September
Newsletter
Pictures and
Articles Due
Office Hours:
Tuesday - 8:00 am - Noon
Wednesday - 8:00 am - Noon
Thursday - 8:00 am - Noon
The Charge office and Pastor John’s office
are located at Medford UMC.
Address label
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 287 E ALLMAN STREET MEDFORD WI 54451-1122
Medford Charge Office Phone 715-748-2165 Fax 715-748-9719 [email protected] www.medfordchargeumc.com www.facebook.com/medfordwisconsinumc
Rib Lake UMC, Sunday Worship at 8:15am 1300 Church Street Rib Lake, WI 54470 Phone 715-427-3670
Medford UMC, Sunday Worship at 10:15am 287 E Allman Street Medford, WI 54451 Phone 715-748-2165
John Hazen, Pastor 715-748-0477 Crystal Ludwig, Connectional Ministry Coordinator 715-965-4006 Diane Pernsteiner, Charge Treasurer / Office Manager
The mission of Medford UMC is to make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
By the grace of God we reach out to all those who need hope, comfort, support, and the love of Jesus Christ.
The mission of Rib Lake UMC is to help all people to know and grow in Jesus.
Our vision is to build a church family by providing opportunities to worship God, connect with others, and serve the community.
If you would like to unsubscribe from our
newsletter or feel that you have received it in
error, please contact the Charge Office to be
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