Salvation Army’s Back to School Supplies: The Salvation Army will be collecting School supplies on July 30th from 2- 6pm and on July 31st from 10- 2pm in the ShopKo parking lot for their “Fill the Bus” campaign. They will have a list of needed supplies at the bus and ShopKo will be giving a 10% discount on supplies bought in their store. Supplies can also be dropped off at the Army’s headquarters at any time. Distribution of the supplies will be on August 21st from 9- 1pm at MPTC and many volunteers will be needed at that time. I am sure the need is very great and our help would be very much appreciated.
Our next Blood Drive event is to be held Tuesday, July 13th in Fellowship Hall from 1 PM – 6 PM.
Our last Blood Drive Jan 6, 2010 resulted in 36 pints of blood going to the 50+ local hospitals served by the Blood Center of Wisconsin.
They provide blood to save the lives of friends, family members, and neighbors that need blood and we are glad to
be a collection center from time to time.
Our goal for this summer Blood Drive is 50 pints….and we know if all those who have given in the past, and a few first-timers, reserve this date
and make a point to get here on the 13th, we can do it.
Volunteers Needed to Give the Home Bound Communion
Team Leader to lead a team of volunteers to take Holy Communion to the home
bound. Training is available. Call Tony Farina 922-5276 or the church
office 922-0425 if you are interested.
In honor of Pastor Tom Williams during his service to our church; the Outreach Team is suggesting all church members bring nonperishable food items (peanut butter, canned vegetables, and cereal) to church on May 23rd. Please stack the food on the large table in the narthex as a tribute to his leadership and his teachings of sharing and caring for less fortunate in our community. The food would be presented to Pastor Tom on May 23rd and later be distributed to the local food pantries.
Thank you from the Outreach Team & Shin Ae Zeigler, Mission Leader.
Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County will build two houses this summer.
The first build is at 245 7th St. in Fond du Lac for the Moss family. The ground breaking was April 10th and Thrivent will be providing 65% of the materials cost. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays and Saturdays from April 27th to August 21st. Here is the preliminary build schedule .
Groundbreaking for a second home at 459 S. Military will occur on Saturday June 26th. Outreach Team will be providing lunch for the workers on at least one Saturday. The date and time will appear in church bulletins. Contact Kathy Twohig at the Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County office at 150 S. Brooke St. or call 921-6623 to volunteer.
Have you been looking for a way to get in better shape? Have you been looking for a way to get more involved in fighting global
poverty? Have you been looking for a way to build new friendships?
Team World Vision is an organization of World Vision, who raises money for children and their communities in Africa by running 1/2
marathons, marathons and triathlons. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian charity organization dedicated to working with children,
families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision serves
close to 100 million people in nearly 100 countries around the world. An informational meeting regarding the 1/2 marathon will be held
after church (11:30 am) on Sunday, April 11th in the parlor. Come and learn more about this exciting, life-changing event. If you are
unable to attend the meeting, but would like additional information, please contact Kim Braatz at 921-2259 or braatc@hotmail.com.
In preparation for the May 8 trip to the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Dead Sea Scroll Exhibit, we will have spend the Learning Connection hour on
April 11, 18, and 25th learning about the scrolls, their discovery, why they’re considered so important, and their meaning for Christianity. Please join us
and learn about these artifacts. Even for those not participating in the trip to Milwaukee, this is an exciting opportunity to learn and grow in faith.
Click HERE for the information form about the trip.
The Pancake Breakfast for Liam Anderson took place on March 21st. Thanks to all volunteers and contributors as well as those who enjoyed the meal.
Liam's Care page can be accessed by clicking here.
To help them as they adjust to their new schedule (work, therapy, doctor's appointments, etc), we would like to coordinate some meals for the Andersons.
As you are probably aware, George Weigel is scheduled to be admitted to Froedtert hospital on Wednesday, March 31st for his chemo and stem cell transplant. It is estimated that George will stay at Froedtert (inpatient) for a period of 3 to 4 weeks.
To assist Diane with visiting George, talking with doctors at Froedtert, etc we are coordinating a schedule for providing transportation for Diane from Fond du Lac to Froedert beginning March 31st through the month of April. We have created a calendar on Google Docs in which you can sign up if you are able to help provide transportation. To access the document, simply click on the link below. Then fill in your name and phone number on the day(s) that you are able to drive. As "your date" gets closer, Diane will contact you to coordinate specifics.
Please let me know if you have any questions / problems. If you know of someone who would be interested in driving, but who are not able to access this document online, please have them call either myself at 921.2259 or the church office at 922.0425, and we will add their name to the calendar. Also, please feel free to forward this to others who might be available to help.
Second service on Sunday March 21st 2010 was a busy and joyous occasion, with 5 baptisms and 2 new member introductions.
Baptized were Adam Batson, Paxton Arthur Batson, Jordan Ryan McElroy, Allison Nicole McElroy and Jeason Andrew McElroy.
Paxton’s Parents are Emily & Adam Batson - big brother is Parker. Grandparents are Joe and Kathy Gerner and Great Grandparents are Lynn & Judy Mellenthien. Jordan, Alison and Jeason's mother is Rebecca McElroy
New members introduced were Rebecca McElroy & Adam Batson (left). Please introduce yourself and welcome them next time you see them in church.
The Model Train Show has been put to bed for another year. The Train
Buffs want to thank everyone who helped make it a successful event. A
special thank you to Randy Bacon and Dennis Thompson for the
donations of rolling stock that was given away as door prizes. See you
next year.
Heaven on Earth An Agrarian Road Trip to the U.S. Social Forum June 13–26, 2010
Please share this information with individuals or groups you think may be interested, and please consider caravanning with us along the way! (flyer and application form attached)
You’re invited to the Presbyterian Hunger Program’s Heaven onEarth Agrarian Road Trip to the US Social Forum from June 13–26. Join this delegation of college students, farmers, musicians, bloggers and other adventurous souls. Starting in Louisville, Kentucky, we will make stops in six other states along the way to Detroit, Michigan to visit with congregations and community groups who are participating in the grassroots sustainable and just food revolution that is sprouting up everywhere.
Ellen Davis, professor at Duke Divinity, and author of Scripture, Culture and Agriculture: An Agrarian Reading of the Bible, will ground the trip in the Bible.
Jud Hendrix – a young pastor at PC(USA)’s Covenant Community Church – will help the journeyers process the experience and facilitate conversation cafes with congregations and folks along the way. We will attempt to develop a living theology as we experience the growing local agrarian renaissance.
Pilgrim Center (Green Lake) and Moon Beach (St. Germain) are two great camps that are ideal
choices for people of all ages. Each week campers gather to share, play, relax and discuss. Not to
mention, swimming, canoeing, crafting and making new friends.
Here’s what to do if you want to register for camp. Pick up a brochure outside the church office (they
should arrive soon). Fill out the registration form and mail it immediately to the proper address with
your deposit. There are extra discounts for early registration postmarked by March 15 or April
15th, so don’t delay. Information and registration forms are also available on the United Church
Camps, Inc. website www.ucci.org
If you wish to apply for financial aid, please fill out the Presbytery Campership Application (available
in the church office or on Presbytery website www.winnebagopresbytery.org/forms-and-policies/
Presbytery Forms-Camp Scholarship Form) leaving the “amount your church can pay” line blank and
give to Jennifer as soon as possible no later that April 12th. The Presbytery may provide approximately
one quarter of the cost and our church’s contribution will be determined based on the number
of applicants.
One of our strengths as Presbyterians lies in sharing what we have with
others. For more than 60 years, Presbyterians have generously shared
through One Great Hour of Sharing, an ecumenical effort to fund ministries
for disaster relief, refugee assistance, and development aid. In short, to help
people put their lives back together.
This year’s offering theme, drawn from Jesus’ last encounter with his
disciples, highlights the message he leaves them – to focus not one’s own
needs but those of others. ―Do you love me? - he asks three times. Three
times he repeats a variation of the instruction ― Feed my Sheep.
Together our gifts bring life necessities to disaster survivors throughout the
world. This is highlighted by recent earthquakes in both Haiti and Chile.
Further, our gifts help refugees build new futures and aid impoverished
communities to develop dependable livelihoods and secure sources of food
and water. We receive this offering during the Lenten season, through Palm
Sunday, March 28. Offering envelopes will be located in the pews. Our
goal this year is to raise $2,500 to help our brothers and sisters around the
world. Please give prayerfully and generously.
I am trying to get a team or two together for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake. The dates are February 26 (Friday), February 27th (Saturday), February 28th (Sunday), and March 5th (Friday). Our team or teams have normally bowled on Saturday which has start times at 9 AM, Noon, 3 PM or 5:30 PM. I would like to try to get two teams again this year. If anyone would like to bowl, please let me know and I will get a pledge sheet. If you can't bowl but would like to pledge, please see me.
Phone me at #251-9671 (cell) or email me at nep777@charter.net with preferences for date and time. If you would like to pledge, I can normally be found at Coffee Hour between church services or in the Choir room after church.
An all you can eat breakfast will be served at First Presbyterian Church to benefit the Marcus and Jodi Anderson family. As most of you know, Liam Anderson, their 4 year old, has been very ill with bacterial meningitis so this breakfast will help with some of his medical expenses. This event will be sponsored by National Mutual Benefit Branch 695
The breakfast is $6 for adults (ages 12 and up) and $3 for children (ages 6- 11) and children who are age 5 and under are free.
Contributions will be matched by National Mutual Benefit. If you would like to help or have any questions, please call Edi or DuWayne Moore at 922- 1767.
Liam's progress can continue to be followed on his Care Pages.
To help them as they adjust to their new schedule (work, therapy, doctor's appointments, etc), we would like to coordinate some meals for the Andersons.
The 2010 Train Show is set for Saturday, March 6 (10 am to 4 pm) and Sunday March 7 (9 am to 2 pm). Please get out your old model trains and display them at this year’s show. If you would like a table for your display, please call Dennis Thompson at 923-1733 or Jim Dvorak at 923-1070. Help us to make the 2010 show the best ever!
Below, Jim and Lew talk about the John Bull Train with new member Roger Rigterink. The train pictured is a model of the John Bull, one of the
first passenger trains. It was put into service in about 1830. The locomotive was an open structure and the engineer was always getting hit with hot
cinders and smoke - it was not a pleasant job! It took about 10-12 years before a cab was installed for his protection. The tender was the box shaped
"shed" directly behind the locomotive. Wood was the fuel and was stored in the shed.
This is just one of many model trains you will see at the show.
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