Evangelical & Reformed United Church of Christ · 2020. 9. 29. · TRUMPET NEWSLETTER October 2020 • Volume 880 On the Journey . . . Rev. Dr. Bob Gross OCC Evangelical & Reformed

Evangelical & Reformed United Church of Christ

TRUMPET NEWSLETTER

October 2020 • Volume 880

On the Journey . . . Rev. Dr. Bob Gross OCC

Evangelical & Reformed United Church of Christ is a vital community of faith that extends its mission to the world beyond its walls. I find great encouragement in the transformation that happens through our Mission Partners in the community. Over the last two Sundays, we have had Mission Moments in worship that shared the stories of two of those partners, Project WisHope, and The Women’s Center, proving yet again that because of you, our church changes lives. While I am inspired by the generous financial support we are able to offer various community Mission Partners, I find motivation in those who give of their time and talent to benefit others. The quilts we sent to The Women’s Center are one example. Those who, when able to operate, staff our Sunday school, serve up meals at the Hope Center, or trek out to Delafield to support Family Promise are just three more examples. As we engage in these partnerships, we are living out our mission to foster the spiritual growth of a community of devoted followers of Christ. Where do we find the impetus to engage in such ministry? In worship, in our personal devotions and group studies. Spiritual growth happens both when we engage in ministry and when we engage in prayer and study. This fall we are offering two opportunities for enhancing spiritual growth. The first is our traditional Bible Study, offered in a slightly less traditional format, and the second is a small group topical study. Bible Study The Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7, contains some of Jesus’ most profound and most memorable teachings. What might these teachings have meant to his disciples and to the others who first heard them?

How do they enhance our reading of the rest of the Gospel of Matthew, and how do they speak across the centuries to listeners today? How, if we pay careful attention to his words, does Jesus provide us a road map to living as God would have us live?

In Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine introduces the major topics in the Sermon on the Mount, explains historical and theological contexts, and shows how the words of Jesus echo his Jewish tradition and speak forward to reach hearts and minds today.

This six-week study provides a rich and challenging learning experience. It includes a Participant’s Resource book, a Daily Readings book, and a DVD of the author that will be watched at each session by the group together. It will be offered at 1 PM on Wednesdays, in person at the church, masks required. If there is expressed interest, a Zoom option will be established. If you’re interested, please contact Brigette at [email protected], or Pastor Bob at [email protected].

Small Group Study

Celebrating the communion of science and faith, Painting the Stars explores the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. Featuring over a dozen leading theologians and progressive thinkers, the seven-session program includes a downloadable participant reader (written by evolutionary theologian Bruce Sanguin) and a facilitator guide with discussion questions. The basic format for each 1 – 1 ½ hour session includes conversation around the readings, a 20-minute video presentation and guided discussion.

This study will be offered on Zoom. If you’re interested, email [email protected], and let Pastor Bob know of your interest and availability.

In times like these, small group conversation can be “just what the doctor ordered.” I encourage you to participate in one, or both, of these opportunities for spiritual growth. You may be surprised at the beauty that lies beyond the transformation.

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October Notes from Sunday school Mary Ann Proffitt, Christian Ed Director

“Deep Sea Discovery: Diving into the Bible”

The Virtual Sunday School Website started the Sunday School year off with a Bible Basics Boot Camp Bash!!! Kids

learned how important the Bible is to us and how it is made up of all kinds of stories that when we put them all together, help us guide our lives. Bible Basics Boot Camp will continue through the month of October.

Soldiers train themselves to be ready for whatever situation they find themselves in. They start out in Basic Training, where they lay the foundation for their career as soldiers. We can use God’s word to help us train so that we can live for God. These lessons will teach kids 7 important Bible Basics to lay the foundation for a lifetime of faith. Kids will learn some facts about the Bible,

how to use their Bible, learn about the first book of the Bible and how God wants us to care for the world He created, how we can grow and use the Bible for guidance and to follow God. We have some fun skits planned with Sargent Proffitt and Private Jones, fun crafts and even a cooking lesson! There are also fun songs and printables to help learn our lessons. Last week, we read a story on oil spills and completed a science experiment to see different ways that oil spills can be cleaned up and talked about ways that we can take care of our planet. Lots of fun to come so please check out the website each week! Also, please continue to share your projects with me through email as I love to see all that you make at home!!!

There is also a special Preschool/Kindergarten section on the website! Materials were mailed to all the students in this grade level to use with the craft section of the lesson. If you did not receive one, or know of another family that might be interested, I do have a few copies left.

Preschoolers are learning how God made the world and everything in it, and towards the

middle of October will learn about Moses. They have been

doing this through crafts of making question/answer cards, making the

creation story, story time, guess what is in Mrs. Proffitt’s paper bag and even had a virtual

tour of Mrs. Proffitt’s “little” garden . 😊 The link for this Sunday school website is: https://sites.google.com/view/eandrucc-ce/home. The link is also on our church Facebook page and our church website as well. Please check it out and feel free to share with anyone

you feel might enjoy it! 😊 I appreciate any feedback or suggestions on how I can make the site better.

I will continue to pray for all our families during this time and hope that you all stay well and value the time you have together. God bless you and may He bring us all together again soon!

https://sites.google.com/view/eandrucc-ce/home


Youth Group News Mary Ann Proffitt

The youth group had a face-to-face meeting on a beautiful Sunday in September outside in the church parking lot while practicing social distancing. It was really good to be back together for a little while anyway!

The youth will be participating in the NAMI Waukesha

mental health virtual walk to raise funds & awareness

to help change perceptions about mental illness on Saturday, October 10th, 2020. Everyone is welcome to join our team “The Hopeful Hikers!” To ensure the health & safety of all participants, NAMIWalks Waukesha will not be hosting a large in person walk. Instead, on

Walk Day, the youth have chosen to do chalk drawings in our parking lot and sidewalks around the church to spread messages of hope and encouragement. To join our team or donate to this

organization, please go to the link below or contact the church office. All donations go directly to help those in Waukesha! If you have any questions, please contact your team captain, Mary Ann Proffitt. Please remember to wear your masks.

https://www.namiwalks.org/team/38958

Volunteer yardwork to

help church members

Sunday, October 18th Noon to 3 pm.

We’ll meet in the church parking lot at noon for socially distanced Jimmy John’s subs and then go to members houses around 1:00 until we are done. If you are interested in the youth helping with raking leaves, weeding flower beds, putting in storm windows (first floor only), getting everything ready for winter at your home, please contact Mary Ann Proffitt or the church office by Wednesday, October 14th. Please remember to wear your masks to this event.

College Care Package packing

Sunday, October 11th 10:30 am to noon

The youth will be packing care packages for all college students with some of their favorite snacks and some

encouraging notes😊 Please remember to wear your masks.

Youth Group Halloween

Friday, October 30th

Put the date on your calendar for some Halloween fun including hiking, tailgating with hot dogs and smores, pumpkin carving and more fun. More details for times and activities to come at the next youth group meeting.

Our next youth group meeting

Sunday, October 11th 10:30 am in church parking lot with social distancing.

I continue to pray for everyone to stay healthy, patient & kind during these uncertain times. God’s blessings & peace to you all!

Fall Clean-Up Please join us for our Outdoor Fall Clean-up on Saturday, October 24th.

https://www.namiwalks.org/team/38958


Family Fun Time Events Greg & Mary Ann Proffitt

Virtual Women's Bible Study

We’ll continue meeting via Zoom through October 20th on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm. We’re having wonderful discussions on 6 women of the New Testament. Let Mary Ann Proffitt know if you are interested in joining this group.

Book Club

Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30 pm

Book Club will continue to go virtual & will meet via Zoom! If you’d like to join us, please email or call Mary Ann Proffitt. We’ll be reading “Where the Forest Meets the Stars” by Glendy Vanderah.

“After the loss of her mother & her own battle with breast cancer, Joanna Teale returns to her graduate research on nesting birds in rural Illinois, determined to prove that her recent hardships have not broken her. She throws herself into her work from dusk to dawn, until her solitary routine is disrupted by the appearance of a mysterious child who shows up at her cabin barefoot & covered in bruises.

The girl calls herself Ursa & she claims to have been sent from the stars to witness five miracles. With concerns about the child’s home situation, Jo reluctantly agrees to let her stay—just until she learns more about Ursa’s past.

Jo enlists the help of her reclusive neighbor, Gabriel Nash, to solve the mystery of the charming child. But the more time they spend together, the more questions they have. How does a young girl not only read but understand Shakespeare? Why do good things keep happening in her presence? And why aren’t Jo & Gabe checking the missing children’s website anymore?

Though the three have formed an incredible bond, they know difficult choices must be made. As the summer nears an end & Ursa gets closer to her fifth miracle, her dangerous past closes in. When it finally catches up to them, all their painful secrets will be forced into the open & their fates will be left to the stars.

Crafter's Corner

Saturday, November 14th 9 am to 2 pm

Grab your favorite crafts & join in a morning of fellowship & fun via Zoom! We can visit with each other while we’re crafting & then have lunch together (you’ll have to provide your own)! If you’d like to join, just let Mary Ann know so she can send you the link! Hope to see you soon via zoom!


Women’s Fellowship Sue Manzke, President

Fall greetings from Women’s Fellowship. Due to the Pandemic we have been pretty absent from church and the Trumpet . . . however . . . we’re still alive and well.

Not too many things are going on with us except for thinking about needy kids for Christmas. We were contacted by the Christmas Clearing Council in regard to

their drive. It, of course, will be a little different this year.

1. We will NOT be collecting toys at church!! 2. Their sponsorship program is one where individuals, groups, or companies sponsor a family of their choosing from the files at Christmas Clearing Council, contact the families for gift ideas for each of the children, purchase the gifts and deliver them to the families by December 9th, or a date agreed upon by the sponsor and family.

3. In lieu of providing toys to infant up to 11-year old’s they will be gathering gift cards from Wal-Mart or Target through the gift card donation program.

They will provide the families with gift cards (either donated or

purchased with money received through donations) which they can use to purchase gifts for the children. While they would most appreciate donations of $25 gift cards, they would be happy to receive gift cards with the values of $5, $10 and $15 as well. Any gift cards or monetary donations may be dropped off at church and we will see to it that it all gets to the right place for you!!

4. Their office and personnel will NOT be on duty until after October 12th . . . therefore . . . I am not able to give you any more details . . . such as who to get the family names from etc. Please watch Beyond Sunday later in October and also the November Trumpet for those details. Please let me know if you have any questions.

There has been a recent need for prayer shawls in our congregation!! Therefore...we are putting out a plea for anyone who would like to and is able to donate $$$ that we would put toward the prayer shawls. We recently purchased enough yarn for 9 shawls. We are more than happy to do the leg work in getting the yard and we have a couple wonderful ladies willing to make them. Any and all donations for yarn can be dropped off in the office or in the collection plates marked “yarn” or mailed in. Every little bit is greatly appreciated by the recipient of the shawls!!!!

Due to the pandemic also . . . we will NOT be putting up the Hat/Mitten/Scarf tree this year. That doesn’t mean you are off the hook!! LOL! Winter is still on its way and folks will still need warm clothing. Items can still be dropped off in the office and we’ll get

them to the Hope Center. Last day to drop them off at church will be December 6th!!

We’re still not sure when we will be having in-person Women’s Fellowship meetings . . . depends on how the pandemic etc. goes. Watch for details.

Giving Tree

Giving Many families are struggling to make ends meet. If you’re in a place to be a blessing to others, please prayerfully consider giving a gift to the Giving Tree, to ease the burden for others. A check can be mailed (made payable to E & R Church) or a gift can be given online on our website (uccwaukesha.org).

Receiving We’re all going through a difficult time & some of you might be feeling the financial effects of this pandemic more than others. If you have a specific need, I want to remind you that the Giving Tree exists to help members in need. Reach out to Pastor Bob & we’ll see how we can help.


Community Outreach & Vitality Committees Dan & Kris DeKarske, Mary Gross, Brian Van Buren & Sue Kuhtz

United Way/Backpack

Coalition of Waukesha

County has extended

their fundraiser through the 2020-2021 schoolyear. Please make

checks payable to United Way Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. Note "Backpack Coalition Restricted Fund” on memo line & send to United Way Pledge Processing, PO Box 88988, Milwaukee 53288.

Hope Center Clothing Store is

now open for clothing donations, by appointment, M-F/ 8 am – 4 pm. (262-549-8726) Meals provided continue by "take out” only.

Hebron Housing Services

has now established the Hebron Maintenance Fund. The purpose of this fund is to allocate, support and give donations in the most efficient & effective

direction to help maintain and grow all of their shelters. By donating a monetary gift instead of physical products, Hebron Housing is able to direct funds to restock items as needed. Hebron Housing Services Admin. Office new address is 1166 Quail Ct., Suite 400, Pewaukee 53072. Donations can be made at the address above or at: www.hebronhouse.org/donate. (262-549-8720)

Hebron Housing Services Annual Gala will be Virtual on Saturday, November 7th. To register, go to [email protected].

Family Promise:

Gift Cards still accepted. New address is at 139 E North St, Waukesha 53188 & phone (262-968-2321). Donate by mail or online at: https://familypromisewaukesha.org/donate. Any size financial gift can help ($100 is 1-month utilities; $50 provides Household supplies & $25 Diapers/wipes).

The Women’s Center Wish List: Pandemic supplies such

as alcohol wipes, Clorox or Kirkland disinfecting wipes, Masks, Latex free gloves, paper towels, garbage bags, scent free & dye free laundry detergent and gift cards to Walgreens, Walmart, Target & Kohls to name a few. Call before dropping off at 505 N. East Ave., Waukesha. (262-547-4600).

Food Pantry of Waukesha

is still in need of the items listed below. Please do not donate past date (expired) foods. Donations can be dropped off at 1301 Sentry Dr. For more info, please call 262-522-2374.

BIG 8 TO DONATE LIST • Whole Grain Cereal • Shelf Stable Proteins (Stews, Tuna, Chicken, Tofu) • Canned Pasta with Meat • Shelf Stable Soy/Almond Milk • Low Sodium Canned Veggies • Canned Fruits in Juice • Ready to eat Soups • Soaps & Toilet Paper

They’d also appreciate donations of Baby Cereal (soy, oatmeal & rice) & Baby Formula like Gerber "Good Start”.

Donations can now be dropped off at Church. For those who cannot attend Church, Outreach is scheduling another Food Donation Drop off Day on Sunday, November 8th from 10:15 to 11:15 am. Karen Tredwell, the Food Pantry Executive Director will be presenting a Mission Moment on that day as well.

Neighbors in Need

Please give generously to the Neighbors in Need (NIN) offering on October 4th. A letter with an offering

envelope has been sent to your home. This is one of the special offerings of the United Church of Christ. This year the offering will be used to assist congregations that have been impacted by the coronavirus. You can give through the church or online at: https://transactions.ucc.org/CampaignForm/UCChrist

/neighbors_in_need

http://www.hebronhouse.org/donatemailto:[email protected]://familypromisewaukesha.org/donatehttps://transactions.ucc.org/CampaignForm/UCChrist/neighbors_in_needhttps://transactions.ucc.org/CampaignForm/UCChrist/neighbors_in_need


Welcoming Ministry Ron Knutson

Should the church get involved in social issues & causes?

This issue is the cause of much controversy in the Christian community. Each of the two extremes is represented by those who feel very strongly that their position is the “Christian” one. On one hand there are those who spend many hours writing to their Congressmen, picketing abortion clinics, campaigning for conservative candidates & using all means available to influence & improve the quality of government to conform it to the Christian worldview. At the other extreme are those who take Jesus’ words “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36) as their motto, refusing to vote or get involved in any effort to affect the culture in which we live.

There is no doubt we should be good citizens. Romans 13:1 tells us, “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” Christians should be exemplary in their conduct regarding the laws of the land, choosing to disobey only those laws/rules that directly contradict the revealed Word of God. Abortion, for example, may be an abomination, but no one is forced by the government to have an abortion, as is the case in China. The Chinese Christians who defy the law & refuse to have abortions are obeying the biblical commands “choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19) & “you shall not murder” (Romans 13:9), thereby obeying the Word of God rather than the laws of man. But such instances are rare in contemporary Western culture.

Perhaps the best way to understand our responsibilities in the social/cultural arena is to look to Jesus for our example. Jesus lived in one of history’s most corrupt societies. But He perfectly maintained His Father’s perspective on social & political matters, even though He lived in a society that was every bit as pagan & corrupt as today’s culture. Cruel tyrants & dictators ruled throughout the region & the institution of slavery was firmly entrenched. Legal & economic oppression of the Jews by Rome was rampant, dwarfing anything we experience today. But even in the face of such tyranny, Jesus never issued a call for political changes, even by peaceful means. He never attempted to “capture the culture” for biblical morality. He did not come to earth to be a political or social reformer. Rather, He came to establish a new spiritual order. He came not to make the old order moral through social & governmental reform, but to make new creatures (His people) holy through the saving power of the gospel & the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. He knew what many today fail to grasp: governments & institutions are made up of people. When people’s hearts are changed by Christ, godly

governments & institutions will follow. If the hearts of the people are corrupt, getting them together in groups only multiplies the corruption. What we need is not better government, but better men & women in government.

So, what is a Christian to do? Can Christians shun all political & social efforts to affect the culture? Certainly, if our conscience convicts us to, if our motivation is pure & not an effort to appear holier than those who choose to be involved. Pride is too often the by-product of completely withdrawing from the culture. We are to be in the world, not of it & part of being in the world is modeling Christlikeness for the world & Christian love toward one another.

Can we picket, campaign & lobby our elected leaders on issues of concern to us? Certainly, if we keep the ultimate goal in mind—to win people to Christ. Too often that goal & the activities described above are in conflict. Take, for example, the misguided efforts by a small fringe group from Kansas who show up at the funerals of homosexuals with signs declaring “God

hates fags” & “burn in hell.” How likely is it that such cruel & vicious behavior will convince unbelievers we serve a loving & merciful God who will forgive sin? The cause of Christ is not advanced by this type of activism, no matter what the motivation. Even the most gracious efforts to “clean up the culture” will not protect or expand the cause of Christ. Ours is a spiritual battle against worldly ideologies & dogmas that are arrayed against God & we achieve victory over them only

with the weapon of Scripture. In the words of the Apostle Paul, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments & every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:3-5).

The picture of the Christian in the world is illustrated by the analogy of a train station. We (Christians) are waiting in the station to board the northbound (heavenly) train. We are surrounded by people who are preparing to board the southbound train, completely unaware of its tragic destination. Should we spend our time & energy pleading with them to switch trains or do we merely tidy up the train station instead? The answer is obvious & those who would tidy up the culture for the culture’s sake are not only missing the point, they’re misunderstanding the reason God leaves us in the world, to be His witness to the lost & condemned. Such a mission is far more “good & profitable to men” (Titus 3:8) than any amount of social or political activism.

Call or email & we can talk about this: 262-424-0496 [email protected].

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Serving Schedule Brigette Unger, Church Office

Thank you for your faithful commitment to one or more of our serving teams. We couldn’t do it without you. Below are the assigned servers for 4th Quarter (October, November & December).

If a change is necessary, please remember it’s YOUR responsibility to find a replacement & to let the office know no later than 8 am Thursday morning before the Sunday you’re scheduled to serve. If you need to call in due to sickness or something unexpected at the last minute, please contact the serving Deacon . . . messages left in the office after Noon on Friday, will not be received until Monday.


Council Meeting – September 14, 2020 Recorded by Ray LaBarge, Council Secretary

Present: Toni Knutson, Terry Sasse, George Golding, Brian Van Buren, Rick Sasse, Gordon Heilert, Sue Buyatt, Dennis Hink, Scott Donovan, Mary Ann Proffitt, Nancy Witt, Ray LaBarge, Bonnie Stojadinovic, Sue Kuhtz, Gary Giese, Sandy Anderson-Payne. Absent: Kerri Montgomery, Trish Bakalars, Linda Hink, Jenna Knoll, Emma Morris. Call to order: Toni K. called meeting to order at 7:06 pm. Opening Prayer: Toni Knutson Member Prayer by Pastor: Richard Lehmann, Ray Reed, Linda Hink, Mark Maile, Lorraine Doughty, Barb Shutko 1. Visioning Update: ONA 101 webinar recap.

Discussed what it means to “address ONA”. Toni K. asked Council members to prepare to discuss their thoughts on what is meant by “address ONA”. Once we have an answer for this question, we can set our next SMART goal.

2. Treasurer’s Report: Report in office. There was an expenditure for Metro Sound that was for the cost to repair an issue with the sound system. Scholarships for the first half of the year have been paid. Benevolence payments for the Women’s Center and WisHope are going to be paid earlier than the holidays this year to better meet their need. Treasurer suggesting that Benevolence come up with a schedule as to when payments will be expected throughout the year. Motion by Ray L. to accept Treasurer’s Report, second by Brian V.B., motion passes unanimously.

3. Financial Secretary Report: No written report. Gordon H. reported on latest discussions with Mark at Edward Jones. Mark will be providing an estimate for the next budget year.

4. Investment Committee: No report. 5. Budget Committee: A meeting to review the

budgets that have been turned into the committee has been scheduled in the next month.

6. Christian Ed/Youth: See Report in Office. Youth group recently met for the first time this school year, socially distanced in the parking lot. Events are being planned outside classrooms. NAMI virtual walk will be another activity that the youth group will be taking part in which will involve chalk art in the parking lot. Modified fall festival is being planned with pumpkin carving in parking lot, spaced trunk or treat and more. Kerry’s Kitchen will be helping with catering with individually packaged meals. Sunday school has also restarted.

7. Senior Pastor Report: Report in office. 8. Elders: Terry Sasse will be filling in as Head

Elder for Linda Hink. 9. Trustees: Report and task list in office. Ray L.

made motion to approve and permit trustees to extend a lease extension to Kerry’s Kitchen for extended hours to 3:00 p.m. until at latest the end of February 2021 for an amount of $1,350 per month. Sandy A.P. seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Cloverleaf Day Care has also moved into the nursery room.

10. Deacons: No report. 11. Personnel: Rick Sasse has been made committee chair. 12. Vitality Committee: No Report 13. Outreach Committee: See Beyond Sundays 14. Welcoming Ministry: No Report 15. Stewardship Committee: George G. gave a report

on committee’s plans for pledges. Council members are being asked to pledge early this year, specifically by the next Council meeting in October.

16. Membership Committee: No Report 17. Security Committee: No Report. 18. Scholarship Committee: No Report. 19. Benevolence Committee: Members are

contacting beneficiary organizations asking when they’d like to receive their checks & asking if they’d like to come to a service, give a short talk & receive their check before the Congregation. Goal of the committee is to be identifying needs of these community organizations & also to possibly have more regular mission moments.

20. Pastoral Relations: Terry S. gave report that committee is meeting 9/15 and is still working on a current concern received.

21. Nominating Committee: No Report 22. Council Size Task Force: Resizing the

committees is on hold for now, but discussion was had on Task Force request to move forward with moving the Annual Meeting to one week later. Art. 10, Sec. 1 provides that the annual meeting of the church shall be held on the 1st Sunday of February, or such time as Council shall designate. The Task Force is proposing a by-law that the annual meeting occur on the 2nd Sunday of February due to difficulties of certain financial reports being able to be produced for the budget and meeting every year, specifically financial projections for the next year. Discussion was had on whether recent updates to Church software and whether Edward Jones can provide a report sooner will make a difference.

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Annual Meeting of the Church shall be held on the second Sunday of Bonnie S. makes a motion to amend Art. 10, Sec. 1 as follows: The February at 10:30 a.m. or such time as the Council shall designate and shall be presided over by the Council President, a Secretary shall be elected at this meeting, and a Parliamentarian shall be appointed for this meeting. At this meeting, the Council, the officers of the Church, the Pastor(s), and all Church organizations shall submit their annual reports in writing.” Discussion is had on whether amendment to Constitution will be necessary when it already provides for Council to change the time. Bonnie S. amends her motion and instead of an amendment to the Constitution, proposes a by-law as follows: Pursuant to Article X, Section 1 and Article XII, Section 2 of the Constitution, the Council hereby designates that the Annual Meeting of the Church shall be held on the Second Sunday of February at 10:30 a.m. or such time as the Council shall designate. Brian V.B. seconded. Motion for proposed by-law passed unanimously. Pursuant to Article XII, Section 3, these Minutes constitute a public announcement of the text of the proposed by-law. Vote on the proposed by-law will take place at next Council meeting and if adopted, will be published thereafter.

23. Update on Treasurer’s Computer: Brigette has been entering 2019 receivables hoping to have completed mid-October.

A zoom meeting is being set-up for the week of Sept 28th with Sue B, Sue K, Pastor and Toni K to determine which training modules we need to purchase for PowerChurch and set up a schedule for both Sue’s to get together to go through the training together. Brigette will be setting a schedule to go through the training modules on her own. Sue K will be setting up a time the week of Sept. 14th to train Sue B and how to create the 2021 budget. Toni K suggested buying the complete set of training videos for $400. By buying all 12, we’d get a 30% discount and then all of them would be available when needed. Council was asked if there were any objections to buying the set and there were not any. New Business: All committees have begun taking minutes for each meeting and sending them to Brigette to put hard copies in a binder and store digital copies. Old Business: Dennis H. and Terry S. discussed interest in a task force or group to investigate E&R’s relationship with the U.C.C. and “what we get out of” that relationship and report back to Council. Discussion was had.

Toni K. asked Council members to email her their proposal of whether there should be such a group, and if so, who they would nominate for that group and at least two things that should be the focus of the group. Staff and non-council were then asked to leave for a Council only discussion regarding thoughts on sermon content and what suggestions if any should be made to Pastor about what members want to hear and not hear in the sermons. Discussion was had on what topics are taboo: Colin Kaepernick kneeling for the anthem was discussed. Discussion of sermons with less current events and stronger ties to the Bible. Discussion about difficulties with relating literal Bible stories to today without some analogizing to current times. Also discussed how the Church is also part of the community, so we need to be tying things to current events. Historically, Church is meant to help guide our moral compass. Discussion on sending out a survey to the Congregation on what they want to see in the service. What turns you on or off? What do you like? What don’t you like? What are topics you want to hear about and not hear about? Sandy A.-P. and Toni K will be working on a draft of the survey that will be submitted to Council for review and approval by email. Prayer for next meeting: Dennis H. Sandy A.-P. moved to adjourn. Terry S. second. Motion to adjourned passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. with the Lord’s Prayer. Reports due to Brigette ON or BEFORE Oct. 7th, 2020 Next meeting scheduled for Mon, October 12th at 7 pm

Council Minutes Review Procedure (adopted 1/2020): Send out minutes following Council meeting by Tuesday morning, Council has through Wednesday evening to send corrections, a new email with all edits will be sent Thursday evening for approval, email vote to be taken within two days of email being sent, email notification of vote to be sent by Council president, added to the bottom of the minutes report.


Sunday Worship

Whether you are staying safer at home or traveling out of town, you can join us for worship every Sunday at 9 am.

If you’re a Facebook member: Go to Facebook, go to "Evangelical and Reformed Church", this

page should have the “Be the Church” banner at the top. Down the left side, under Pastor's picture, you'll a list of options to view. Click on "Videos". You will see a list of videos, if we are broadcasting live, you'll see a small red box that reads LIVE. Click on the picture square & it will open up the Live Stream. If we’re not live at that time you'll see previous videos. Due to copyright restrictions, the entire worship will be removed by the end of the day. When we have it recorded, the sermon will still be available on YouTube.

If you’re not on Facebook: Go to our church website: http://uccwaukesha.org/ Go to the black area at the very bottom of the home page. Click the Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/EvangelicalandReformedChurch/ this page should have the “Be the Church” banner at the top. Down the left side, under Pastor's picture, you'll a list of options to view. Click on "Videos". You will see a list of videos, if we are broadcasting live, you'll see a small red box that reads LIVE. Click on the picture square & it will open up the Live Stream. If we’re not live at that time you'll see previous videos. Due to copyright restrictions, the entire worship will be removed by the end of the day. When we have it recorded, the sermon will still be available on YouTube.

Whether you go to church alone, sit by your family on the couch, meet with your neighbor on the porch, or with your friend on the phone . . . please find a way to come worship with us!

About Our Church . . .

“Our Mission is to foster the spiritual growth of a community of devoted followers of Christ.”

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413 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha WI 53186 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please feel free to contact us by any of the methods below to let us know of a birth, death or hospitalization, change of name/address/phone/email or to schedule an event!

Phone: (262) 547-2424 Email: [email protected] Fax: (262) 547-2870 Web: www.uccwaukesha.org

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Pastoral Office Hours: Mon: 2 – 4 pm & Wed: 9:30 -11am Sunday Worship: 9:00am & 10:30 am (July 2020)

Holy Communion/Family Sunday: First Sunday of each month. Kids stay in church with parents

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Office Staff: Senior Pastor: Bob Gross (C) 440-506-3258 Office Manager: Brigette Unger (W) 262-547-2424 Christian Ed Director: Mary Ann Proffitt Youth Group Leader: Mary Ann Proffitt Trailblazer’s Leader: Shelby Perez Confirmation Leaders: Mary Ann Proffitt/Rev. Bob Gross Treasurer: Sue Kuhtz/Sue Buyatt - training Organist/AM Choir Director: Rueck Ruecktenwald Evangelical Choir Director: Chris Wray Music Coordinator/Pianist: Joel Matthys Custodian: Don Backler

Classes, Groups, Clubs, Meetings: (Temporary change) Coffee Hour: Every Sunday • 10:00am Confirmation Class: 1st. 3rd, 5th Sun (Sep-May) • 10:30am Trailblazers Class: 2nd & 4th Sun (Sept-May) • 9:00am Youth Group Meeting: 2nd Sunday • 10:30am Evangelical Choir Practice: Every Sunday • 10:30am Counting: Every Monday morning • 9:00am Women’s Fellowship: 1st Mon of even months • 6:30pm Council Meeting: 2nd Mon of the month • 7:00pm Christian Board of Ed: 3rd Mon of odd months • 7:00pm Staff Meeting: Every Tuesday •10:00am Trustee Meeting: 1st Tuesday of month • 6:00pm Book Club: 1st Tuesday of odd months • 6:30pm Oak Hill Terrace: 3rd Tue of odd months: 3:15pm Bible Study: Wed 1:00pm (Oct-early June) Investment Comm. Mtg: Quarterly on Tues • 6:30pm Andrew Club: 3rd Wed of even months: 2:15pm Crafter’s Corner: Sat of odd months • 9:00am-2:00pm Welcoming Ministry: Dates vary, as needed • 6:30pm

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Beyond Sunday: Weekly email sent out on Thursdays Trumpet Articles: are due the 3rd Monday of the month Trumpet Stuffing: last Wednesday of month • 9:15am

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Documents

Evangelical & Reformed United Church of Christ · 2020. 9. 29. · TRUMPET NEWSLETTER October 2020 • Volume 880 On the Journey . . . Rev. Dr. Bob Gross OCC Evangelical & Reformed