THE PROVERB. February Called by God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to worship, grow and serve.

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1 February 2015 Worship Schedule Session Notes PNC Update Worship Committee Christian Education Evangelism / Welcoming Other Committee Chairs Deacon s Corner Presbyterian Women Bulletin Board Birthday List THE PROVERB Called by God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to worship, grow and serve. Session has announced that we have engaged Rev. Wayne Adcock to be our Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care. He will be leading us in worship services and will be providing pastoral care to our members and prospective members. This position, which is part time, will be for 3 months, beginning Feb 1st, and will be renewable as needed until we call our permanent Pastor. We are so pleased to have him with us and are grateful for his loving and encouraging heart for our congregation. Welcome, Wayne! Athletic Shoes Wear Out But They Can Live On Really, they can. Don't trash your old athletic shoes to be consigned to the landfill forever. Bring them to church so they can be taken to the Nike collection center in Johnson Creek, and they will be recycled through the Nike Better World Reuse-a-Shoe program. Thus far, nearly 30 million shoes have been saved from going into landfills. The worn-out shoes should be brought to church February A second collection cycle will take place the week of Earth Day, April 22. Tell your family, your friends, and your neighbors about this earth-friendly and useful way to dispose of old athletic shoes. For more information check the Nike Better World Reuse-a- Shoe website ( or call Pastor Wayne Adcock, Other Information KETTLE MORAINE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH N66 W32690 Highway K, Hartland, WI Telephone: Website: kmupcnews@gmail.com STAFF Pastor: Rev. Wayne Adcock Tuesdays 10 am-1pm Secretary: Stephanie Flessert Wednesdays 1 5 pm & Fridays 9 11 am Handbell Director: Emily Guderyon Choir Director: Stephanie Flessert Custodian: Sue Weber No Regrets Men's Conference Just Down the Road It's time soon for the annual No Regrets Men's Conference Saturday, February 7. The primary, originating location is Elmbrook Church in New Berlin, but Westbrook Church on Hwy. 83 just north of Delafield will have 1200 or more men of all ages teens to great-grandfathers. Some speakers and music will be telecast from Elmbrook Church, but there will be live music, speakers, and small group seminars at Westbrook Church. This one-day experience will help men grow in knowledge and in their faith in God. It is amazing to hear that many men's voices singing hymns and praises and to think that there will be 10's of 1000's joined together through remote telecast and satellite transmission to churches throughout the USA and beyond. The registration fee of $35 will include hearing the speakers, attending the seminars and lunch. Information sheets are available in the church foyer and on the No Regrets Men's Conference website. Pastor Wayne Adcock attends each year, and he would be glad to talk to anyone about this conference call him at

2 Page 2 The Proverb February 2015 SESSION NOTES: Kim Koski (Clerk of Session) / dkoski@wi.rr.com NEXT MEETING: Sunday, Febrary 15 at 11:30 a.m. We have much to be thankful for as 2015 begins. One reason is that Larry Lemmenes has agreed to serve as Elder for a 2 year term. Although he is taking some time off to recover from his recent injuries, we are so grateful for his willingness to serve and the experience that he brings to Session. We are also very pleased that Reverend Wayne Adcock has agreed to serve as our Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care. This is a part time position, for a 3 month term, renewable as needed until we call our permanent Pastor. Pastor Wayne will bring consistency, encouragement and caring to our congregation as we continue our pastoral search. Motion from Stated Session Meeting Dec 9: Motion: We enter into a covenant agreement with Rev. Dr. E. Wayne Adcock for a period of 3 months, with the option for extension, as Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care, pending mutually acceptable financial terms between Rev. Adcock, KMUPC and COM. So moved. Motion from the Congregational Meeting on Jan 18: Elder Candidate: Larry Lemmenes There was a motion and a second to sustain nominations and cast a unanimous ballot. The motion carried. No motions at the Stated Session Meeting on Jan 18. Phyllis Warden will be the Elder in charge of the Sacrament of Holy Communion on February 1st. Please contact her if you or someone you know would like a home communion visit. Enjoy the Peace which is found in the Presence of God! Blessings, Kim Koski, Clerk of Session PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE UPDATE: We met with the Pres bytery to review our current Ministry Information Form (MIF) on January 6 th. Excellent suggestions were offered to enhance our MIF to draw the bet candidates to KMUPC. It was a very informative and productive meeting. Subsequently the PNC has met twice and has upgraded our MIF, incorporating suggestions made by the Presbytery. It has been completed and has been forwarded to the Presbytery for final approval and posting. Once approved we will start to receive Personal Information Files (PIFs) from potential candidates and the interviewing process will start. Joe Edlhuber, Bob Flatt, Emily Guderyon, Heidi Kemos & Patti Sobchak

3 Page 3 The Proverb February 2015 WORSHIP COMMITTEE: NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. FEBRUARY LECTIONARY READINGS February 1-4th Sunday after Epiphany Deuteronomy 18:15 20 Psalm Corinthians 8:1 13 Mark 1:21 28 February 8-5th Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 40:21 31 Psalm 147:1 11, 20c 1 Corinthians 9:16 23 Mark 1:29 39 February 15 - Transfiguration of the Lord 2 Kings 2:1 12 Psalm 50:1 6 2 Corinthians 4:3 6 Mark 9:2 9 February 18 - Ash Wednesday Joel 2:1 2, or Isaiah 58:1 12 Psalm 51: Corinthians 5:20b 6:10 Matthew 6:1 6, February 22-1st Sunday in Lent Genesis 9:8 17 Psalm 25: Peter 3:18 22 Mark 1:9 15 Phyllis Warden (chair) / flipwarden@hotmail.com WEDNESDAY MUSIC REHEARSALS: Handbell Choir at 5:30 pm / Emily Guderyon, (262) Vocal Choir at 6:30 p.m / Stephanie Flessert (262) (7:30 pm when Worship Comm. meets) EARLY MORNING PRAYER GROUP: Meets every Thursday morning at 6:30 a.m. Ash Wednesday Service Here February 18 at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Lent We are trying something different this year! Join us at Noon for a bible study about a beloved Lenten hymn, along with a soup, sandwich & dessert luncheon. Free will offering. Open to the community. Get in the habit of reading your Bible daily! Here is a plan to follow for each month to read through the Bible in one year. Mark off each day as you read. (I didn t get this in time for January, so our year will go from February 2015 through January 2016.)

4 Page 4 The Proverb February 2015 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Sam Salzman (chair) / samsalzman@yahoo.com NEXT MEETING: Thursday, February 12 at 5:30 pm. Sunday school classes meet from about 10:15 to 11 a.m. Next Youth Group meeting will be Wednesday, February 25th from 5:30-7 p.m. New members are desperately needed to help out on C.E. Please contact Sam Salzman if you are interested in helping out. Work will be continuing on the new youth room down stairs soon! Thank you to everyone who has helped support it so far. The children, both young and old, participated in an original Christmas program, written by Holly Salzman. It is a new perspective on the story of Jesus' birth. A big thanks to all that were involved: Dwayne and Kim Koski, the Rock kids, the KFC, Bob Flatt, Scott and Tryna Meyer, Jaime and Sam Salzman, Jan Mahaney, Donna Anderson and especially Holly Salzman. Great way to end 2014 for the KMUPC kids! We started 2015 with a bash. ROCK went to the movies with the red carpet treatment! We played games, made snowmen, had our faces painted, had our pictures taken with characters and received awards for being great kids. KFC played some fun games and had pizza. These fun times rely on volunteers. Thanks goes to Sam and Jaime Salzman, Scott, Alyx, and Tryna Meyer, our paparazzi Stephanie Flessert, Kim Koski, and Gretchen Lemmenes, our surprise kitchen help Heidi Kemos' mom Pat Froebel, and a special thanks to Sara Meyer from Love Bug Face Painting for painting our faces. Looking forward, we have blanket tying with the PW in February plus other activities. Kids of all ages are invited to join or volunteer! Contact Tryna Meyer at or Sam Salzman. ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Sundays at 9 a.m. (Meeting Room) Phyllis Warden is leading a basic Bible study for the next few weeks. Anyone interested is welcome to drop in and participate in the class. This Lenten Season, we are combining a bible study and lunch, rather than an evening service and supper. No need to sign up! Bible study/sing (or read!) your way through this Lenten season with "Will You Come and Follow Me? An Adult Lenten Study on Hymns." Written by Mary Louise (Mel) Bringle and Beverly Howard, this adult study takes a look at the text of various Lenten hymns. The following hymns are examined, one in each session: "Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days," "Will You Come and Follow Me (The Summons)," "I Danced in the Morning (Lord of the Dance)," "To God Be the Glory," "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," and "All Glory, Laud, and Honor." Each session will challenge adults to work through the meaning of the text, learn more about the hymn writers and discover how the text relates to them today.

5 Page 5 The Proverb February 2015 EVANGELISM & WELCOMING: KMUPC LUNCHEON: Wednesday, February 4 at Noon The monthly KMUPC Luncheon meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Please join us for good food, good company and good times! Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex so we have an idea of how much food we need. A free will offering will be taken. VISITORS: Blue visitor bags are available to hand out to anyone visiting/new. See a committee member if you recognize a new visitor that should receive one. We have 7 bags made up and ready to give out in the Meeting Room. BOOK CLUB! BOOK CLUB: Next meeting is Tuesday, February 10 at 3 p.m. We will read "Calling Me Home" by Julie Kibler (13 copies, 3 lg. print copies, 1 CD book, available on Overdrive). Stephanie Flessert will host the meeting. Please let her know if you will be attending. March 10 th book "Lizzy & Jane" by Katherine Reay (1 copy & 1 lg. print copy in library system / $12.96 Amazon book & $8.89 Amazon Kindle book). When her mother died, Elizabeth fled home and the overwhelmingsense of pain and loss. But fifteen years later, with no other escapesavailable, she now returns. Brimming with desperation and dread, Elizabeth finds herself in the unlikeliest of places, by her sister s side in Seattle as Jane undergoes chemotherapy. As her new life takes the form of care, cookery, and classic literature, Elizabeth is forced to reimagine her future and reevaluate her past. But can anew York City chef with a painful history settle down with the family she onceabandoned... and make peace with the sister who once abandoned her? April 14 th book - "The Waiting: The true story of a lost child, a lifetime of longing, and a miracle for the mother who never gave up" by Cathy LaGrow with Cindy Coloma (2 books in system / $15.13 Amazon book & $9.99 Amazon Kindle book). In 1928, 16-year-old Minka was on a picnic in the woods when she was assaulted and raped [and became pregnant]. The baby was secretly born, named Betty Jane, and given up for adoption. For decades, Minka wrote letters trying to get news of her daughter; she kept loving and praying for her, even though she never dared believe they would meet again. Until nearly eighty years later, when Minka whispered [a] secret, impossible prayer for the first time... Unbeknownst to Minka, that very same day, a judge was releasing the sealed adoption records to her 77-year-old daughter. And soon, Minka's phone would ring. We need hostesses for both these meetings! Please let Stephanie know if you can host one of them. Blessings and Thanks, Stephanie Flessert OTHER COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS/LEADERSHIP: BUILDING & GROUNDS: Hans Guderyon (chair) / guderyonh@gmail.com MISSIONS: Phyllis Warden (chair) / flipwarden@hotmail.com FPERSONNEL / TREASURER: Scott Meyer (chair) / smeyer374@gmail.com

6 Page 6 The Proverb February 2015 DEACON S CORNER: Sherry Edlhuber (Modertor) / jsedlhuber@yahoo.com Sarah Mertins (Deacon Secretary) / smertins1@wi.rr.com The Deacons will again be collecting food items for Easter food baskets. Please bring in non-perishable items to be placed in the basket in the Narthex, to the left of the center doors to the Sanctuary. Watch for further information on what is most needed and when items must be at church. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN: NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 2 at 9:30 AM. Now that the New Year is in full swing, the PW is busy with the Baby items. Past experience has shown us that babies are arriving larger and fit into 3 month size clothing quite well. Newborn hats are always needed in the cold weather, and blankets too. Babies come with many needs. So anything that is necessary to keep a baby happy is greatly appreciated by the needy mothers we supply these layettes to. Jean Mickler is chairperson of this mission project. We will be putting the layettes together in March. If you have a lot of Christmas cards, Birthday Cards, Get Well cards or greeting cards of any variety. Remember to bring them to Church and place in one of the 3 drawers of the file in the Narthex. The women at ShoreHaven make beautiful greeting cards and appreciate all the cards parts we can supply. Remember to save your coupons for our Service Men and Women stationed abroad (and here in the States) as the PX on the Military bases, accept all coupons, out dated and all. These may be placed in the drawer file in the Narthex also. Now that we are thinking maybe Spring is on the way it is time to think FLEA MARKET. In your cleaning and sorting items, box up them up for the PW Rummage sale area. We do not do clothes but will be happy to accept your other discarded treasures. If you feel you have enough items for a booth contact Nancy Hayden and she will set you up with one. FLEA MARKET will be JUNE 20th. Mark it on the calendar. Everyone is welcome to join in the PW meeting on February 2, (Monday) at 9:30 a.m. Coffee is always available and maybe a treat too!! CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES: Mark Friday, March 27th on your calendar, as we will be traveling to the Hartford Schauer Center to see The Church Basement Ladies. This is a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Please check with Nancy Hayden for tickets. Seating at this time is limited to 20 tickets.

7 Page 7 The Proverb February 2015 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! These wonderful people have birthdays in February. Please wish them a happy birthday! Feb. 2 Carrol Gunderson Feb. 8 Larry Lemmenes Feb. 9 Bob Washburn Feb. 24 Joey Edlhuber NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: All items for the March newsletter are due on Sunday, February 15th. NEW ADDRESSES Ruth Lembcke THANK YOU We want to thank each person who helped us make my son, Ben VanKorn s, Memorial such a wonderful tribute to him. He loved KMUP Church and Stone Bank. Driving out from his home in Milwaukee it always reminded him of wonderful memories while he was a boy spending time with his Grandparent s, Bruce and Marian Pfeiffer. The Church looked so beautiful the day of the service, and the fellowship provided to our guests was greatly appreciated. Linden Heights, Room # N. University Avenue, Waukesha, WI Phone # Marian and Bruce Pfeiffer Wilkinson Woods, Apt. # E Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI Phone # With gratitude and love, Ben, Sandie, and all the VanKorn Family PIGGLY WILGGLY RECEIPTS Please bring in your Piggly Wiggly store receipts and put them in the bin, bottom left corner of the mailboxes in the alcove near the front door. The receipts do not have to be clipped, stapled, rubber banded or even folded. They just need to get to the Pig Box. We trade them in for a percentage in cash! Thank you, Ann Franke/Wallschlager PER CAPITA The Per Capita amount due for each member is $30. Please remit this amount during the first quarter of PRAYER REQUESTS Please contact Donna Anderson to have requests put on our and phone prayer chains. Donna s cell phone number is (262)

8 Page 8 The Proverb February 2015 DENOMINATIONAL NEWS Join us at Discovery Day! February 21, 2015, In Mequon Experience new ways of communicating your faith, participate in meaningful workshops, share ideas, hear from gifted author Rev. Carol Howard-Merritt and enjoy fellowship with members from throughout the Milwaukee Presbytery! Registration: 8:30 am Presbytery Meeting/Workshops: 9:00am to 4:00pm Where: Crossroads Presbyterian Church 6031 W. Chapel Hill Rd., Mequon, WI What: Meaningful worship, thoughtful Presbytery meeting,delicious food, great workshops All people and all ages are invited - to deepen faith and enhance leadership - at dynamic, exciting, inspirational, Discovery Day. Discovery Day "Communicating Faith in the 21st Century" What does in mean to be Presbyterian? What differentiates Presbyterians from other denominations? For me, the answer is education. Education has been a hallmark of Presbyterianism since the puritans set foot in the new world. Presbyterians build and support educational institutions. Compared to other denominations, Presbyterian clergy are the most educated clergy and Presbyterian parishioners are the most educated parishioners. Our pews are filled with schoolteachers, principals, and superintendents. In addition, we are loaded with physicians, professors, lawyers (the good ones!), and other professionals. Furthermore, we believe in continuing education, which is why we have Discovery Day in the presbytery of Milwaukee. At Discovery Day this year, we will have 17 workshops that range from the traditional elder and deacon training, to "Understanding your Church's Brand." In addition to our wonderful local teaching and ruling elders, we have brought in several outside presenters: Mark Eldson (youth ministry), Robyn Adair (photography), Keisha Krumm (congregational growth), and Rusty Borkin (marketing and branding your church). Our keynote speaker is Carol Howard Merritt (no relations to me, at least as far as I know!), nationally known writer, blogger, and speaker on communications and young people. Each year Discovery Day tweaks its program and presenters, and each year it gets better! I am inviting you to this year's offering of continuing education at Discovery Day on Saturday, February 21. Bring your session, congregational leaders, young people, children, pastors, and friends. There will be a nursery for those under the age of 4, and a Day Camp for older children. It is a time for learning, fellowship, and sharing. Discovery Day will be held at Crossroads church in Mequon, in conjunction with the presbytery meeting. You may register here. I look forward to seeing you at Discovery Day 2015! Rev. Craig M. Howard, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships of the Milwaukee Presbytery

9 Page 9 The Proverb February 2015 OTHER INFORMATION: MEMORY CAFÉ Memory Project is a partnership between four public libraries in Waukesha County with a mission to provide programs for those affected by memory loss, Alzheimer s disease, and other forms of dementia. A main component of the memory project is a monthly social gathering for those with early stage dementia and a care partner, called memory cafés. Join us for our kick-off session to find out more about what it s like to live with memory loss, the origin of memory cafés, and how the libraries in Waukesha County are coming together to offer memory cafés and educational programs. Next Gathering is Friday, February 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Pewaukee Library (210 Main Street). Registration for this FREE event is appreciated. Please let us know that you re attending by calling the Pewaukee Public Library at , Ext 925 or by ing: pwlib@pewaukee.lib.wi.us. Can t make it but want more information? Give us a call! Find out more at VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LAKE COUNTRY CARES CAB (LCCC) LCCC provides rides to ambulatory seniors and disabled adults residing in Hartland, Pewaukee, Delafield and Nashotah. Rides are to medical appointments in those communities as well as facilities in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Memorial and Moreland Medical. Rides can also be for grocery and other shopping, hair appointments, stops at the bank, work and education, etc. Please consider volunteering for one (1) of our four (4) hour shifts Monday through Friday. LCCC operates three cars and all vehicles and volunteers are fully insured. LCCC is subsidized by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County. Call Ethel Rowen at to sign up. GALE ONLINE COURSES The Waukesha County Federated Library System had contracted with Gale Courses Online to offer FREE interactive, instructor-led classes for county library patrons! Courses run for six weeks, requiring 2 to 4 hours per week, and new sessions begin every month. A wide variety of courses are offered in Accounting and Finance, Business, Computer Applications, Design and Composition, Health Care and Medical, Language and Arts, Law and Legal, Personal Development, Teaching and Education, Technology, and Writing and Publishing. There are hundreds of choices! There is no limit to the number of courses you may choose to take. Go to your local library s website and look for the Gale Online Course link to see what is available.

10 KETTLE MORAINE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH N66 W32690 Highway K Hartland, WI 53029