THE WASHINGTON POST. March 2009 Washington Reformation Church

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1 THE WASHINGTON POST March 2009 Washington Reformation Church Well, we are in these moments of transition! We have been traveling through the season of light and revelation. This Jesus whom we love, has certainly been pointed to as the One who is to come in the gospel of Mark. What a whirlwind journey it has been. Now we are venturing into Lent that time of searching. Searching within our hearts, dusting out the cobwebs and letting God come in, speak to us and lead us in ways unimaginable. It often is a time of silence and one of contemplation, listening for that still small voice that calls to us the very things we need to hear, and see, and do. In the arts magazine called Behold I read this: All travelers, somewhere along the way, find it necessary to check their course, to see how they are doing. We wait until we are sick, or shocked into stillness, before we do the commonplace thing of getting our bearings. And yet, we wonder why we are depressed, why we are unhappy, why we lose our friends, why we are ill-tempered. This condition we pass on to our children, our husbands, our wives, our associates, our friends. Cultivate the mood to linger. Who knows? God may whisper to you in the quietness what God has been trying to say to you, oh, for so long a time. Howard Thurman Deep Is the Hunger May this Lenten journey be a wonderful relationship building time with God. Our Wednesday Night Lenten services will be held at 7:00 p.m. and last approximately half an hour. Please come. Many Blessings! Pastor Mary

2 CONSISTORY MEETING February 4, 2009 PRESENT: Phil Clark, Lonnie Arn, Mark Olson, Kay Freitag, Steve Hummel & Andy Henning ABSENT: Scott Horn, Laura Eyler and Leslie Thoman. President Clark called the meeting to order. Pastor Mary read from Psalm and then led us in prayer. SECRETARY S REPORT: Minutes from the January meeting were read. Kay made a motion to accept the motions. Lonnie second the motion. TREASURERS REPORT: Offering received in January were $6,688 and $184 in miscellaneous monies. Expenses for January were $9,005 leaving a current month loss of $2,133. Steve made a motion to accept the treasurer s report. Andy second the motion. PASTOR S REPORT: January was a full month with the annual meeting, which went well, and all the committee meetings. Pastor Mary visited many shut-in and those hospitalized. She had 2 funerals and 1 baptism. She feels the book study is going well. They meet in different homes on Monday Eve at 6:30 p.m. A letter of Thanks was received from the Wisconsin Conference for meeting our goal to OCWM. BUILDING and GROUNDS REPORT: An Inspector was here to check the elevator and discovered the phone is malfunctioning. Phil is checking into this problem. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, YOUTH and CONFIRMATION: The committee met and has completed the job description for the teachers, superintendent, and students. The second year Confirmands will be participating in an Urban Immersion Experience Feb Confirmation Service will be May 3, Confirmation Breakfast will be May 2. MEMORIAL COMMITTEE: We received memory money form the Burgy family. Balance is $7,54.72 SUNSHINE COMMITTEE: No Report. MISSION, STEWARDSHIP & EVANGELISM: The committee met. Judy Batker will be at church after worship on Sunday, February 15, to give a presentation on the Food Reserve Bank. MUSIC and WORSHIP: Ash Wednesday service will be at Washington, February 25, at 7:30 p.m. Lenten Services will begin at 7:00 p.m. OLD BUSINESS: The tape machine has been repaired. NEW BUSINESS: We discussed one of the questions brought up at the annual meeting about church services beginning a little later in the winter. Phil will be giving some information pertaining to this matter in the newsletter. If you have concerns call the church office or Phil. Lonnie made a motion we keep the same officers on the Consistory. Andy made a motion to adjourn. Steve second the motion. We closed with the Lord s Prayer. Next meeting will be March 4, at 7:00 p.m. Weekly attendance for January was 123. Marie Pagel, Secretary

3 January 18, 2009 The annual meeting of January 18, 2009, was called to order by President Phillip Clark at 10:15 a.m. with 65 members present. Pastor Mary led us in prayer. Minutes form the annual meeting of January 20, 2008 were read. Jan Olson made a motion to accept the minutes. Raland Ritschard second the motion After reviewing the printed reports of 2008 from all committees, Kay Freitag made a motion to accept all the reports. Joyce Hummel second the motion. Dana Olson went over the treasurer s report for Julie Kinstler made a motion to accept the treasurer s report. Steve Hummel second the motion. Dana Olson then went over the budget for Karen Gierhart asked about the lack of funds in the Christian Education department. Dana explained there was a lack of money, at the beginning of the year, but as of today date there is sufficient funds for them. Dan Freitag made a motion to accept the 2009 budget. Larry Hummel second the motion. Gloria Thoman wanted to express her appreciation and gave Thanks to the Consistory and the Choir for all the dedicated hours they give. Marvin Thoman made a motion that Marie Pagel, Secretary, and Dana & Mark Olson, Treasurer, be re-elected. Virginia Drafahl second the motion. Thanks to Gary Gempeler and Janis Roesslein for serving their six year on the consistory. The nominating committee nominated Leslie Thoman and Andy Henning to serve on the consistory. Nancy Beutel made a motion to accept these candidates. John Kummer second the motion. A special tribute and The Faith Award was presented to Sylvan and Jan Olson during our worship services. OLD BUSINESS: Jan Olson asked about the lease on the parsonage. Phil said their lease expires June, He reported they have kept up the rent payments and the renters are doing a good job of maintaining the home. He will be in contact with them again in June. Kay Freitag expressed concern about the landscaping on the east side of the church and also the front of the Sanctuary. Phil explained these are both on hold at present. NEW BUSINESS: Raland Ritschard was wondering if we could have a later time change for worship in the winter months. Phillip explained a survey will be studied and the consistory will discuss this matter. It was reported that the Friendly Circle has been disbanded. At 11:15 a.m. Eileen Meyers made a motion to adjourn. Junior Robertson second the motion. The meeting was adjourned by singing Blest Be the Tie That Binds. Marie Pagel, Secretary " The Consistory is requesting your input on the current Worship and Sunday school service times. Please feel free to respond with any comments or suggestions to the Church office, Pastor Mary, or Phil Clark. Thank You!" (This was brought up above in the new business)

4 1. Requesting college students to send in updated mailing addresses' (or parents to submit) 2. Looking for donations of the following items by Sunday, April 12th for the college boxes to help them through finals that the Cross Roads Kids will be putting together on Sunday, April 19th. Items are: Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Highlighters, Post - Its, Kleenex, Chocolate, Cookies, popcorn, trail mix. Items can be placed in box located in the back of the church. THANK YOU NOTES Dear Friends, It is hard to find the adequate words to express my thanks to all of you for the love, prayers and support you have given my daughter Annette and her family during these past few months. Thank you for the cards, visits, hone calls, flowers/plants, the wonderful meals you prepared, and all the other help you have provided to her and her family. Please continue to keep Annette and her family in you prayers. And may God bless each of you for you thoughtfulness and kindness. I give PRAISE AND THANKS TO GOD for all of you! With love and appreciation, Fredes Wirth We would like to thank our church family for all the prayers, cards and support that have been sent our way during our ordeal. A special thank you to Lisa Ritschard for organizing the "Net" work meal delivery and to all who supplied meals to us. WOW! We are still on this unexpected journey and continue to seek your prayers for recovery. We have been overwhelmed by everyone's graciousness and kindness. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Mike and Annette Aeberhard and Carson, Raven & Jade Friends at Washington Reformation, Thank You for all the Flowers, cards, letter, visits and prayers. I appreciate it very much. Sincerely Darlyne Graber If you would like to send her a card or visit, here is her address. (Mornings are better to visit.) Darlyne s Address: Monroe Manor & Nursing Rehabilitation Center th Ave. Monroe, WI 53566

5 March Birthday s 1 Gary Gempeler 2 Taylor Gafner Kenny Schwartzlow 3 Shery Zurfluh 4 Emily Wild Maeci Roesslein 5 Evelyn Ritschard 8 Charlotte Hartwig 9 Dennis Cleaveland 8 Carson Aeberhard 11 Ally Prigge 12 Trent Siegenthaler 16 James Damon 20 Jan Zimmerman 21 Amy Ritschard 25 Shelli Roberts 26 Cory Ritschard 29 Doris Pederson 30 Kenna (Marie) Edge March Anniversaries 18 Bob and Shery Zurfluh 20 Bill and Heidi Henson 28 Tom & Karen Eyler Ushers 1 Tom Aeberhard, Renee Henning AND Todd & Leslie Thoman 8 Sue Torkelson, Darris, Rick & Kathy Bidlingmaier 15 Brandon & Kristen Hendrickson AND Ed & Karen Koca 22 Steve & Larry Hummel AND Ryan Kinstler & Daryl Pagel 29 Nancy Beutel, Virginia Drafahl, Laura Marty & Annie Komprood Liturgist 1 Nancy Beutel 8 Jan Olson 15 Charlotte Hartwig 22 Lonnie Arn 29 Julie Kinstler Acolytes 1 Alex Henning & Jordyn Kubly 8 Ryan Kinstler & Maeci Roesslein 15 Karlie Klossner & Jason Sunderlage 22 Connor Wahl & Jordan Zweifel 29 Alma Baumgartner & Haley Bellefeuille Nursery 1 Lisa Aeberhard & Alyssah Kubly 8 Stephanie Gempeler 15 HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! 22 Renee Henning & Kuenzi Aeberhard 29 HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! Cleaning Crew 1 Greg & Emily Wild 8 Gary & Stephanie Gempeler 15 Larry & Joyce Hummel 22 Daryl & Marie Pagel 29 Teresa Dilley Please Consider helping with the Nursery. Please let Lori know if you can help or washingtonreformation@tds.net

6 Sunday 1 9:15 a.m. Sunday 1 10:30 a.m. Sunday 1 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 4 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 4 after Lenten worship Thursday 5 6:00 p.m. Thursday 5 7:00 p.m. Sunday 8 9:15 a.m. Sunday 8 10:30 a.m. Sunday 8 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 11 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 11 after Lenten worship Saturday :30 a.m. Sunday 15 9:15 a.m. Sunday 15 10:30 a.m. Sunday 15 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 18 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 18 after Lenten worship Sunday 22 9:15 a.m. Sunday 22 10:30 a.m. Sunday 22 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 25 after Lenten worship Wednesday 25 7:00 p.m. Sunday 29 9:15 a.m. Sunday 29 10:30 a.m. Sunday 29 10:30 a.m. Wednesday April 15 6:30 p.m. Worship/Communion Cross Road s Kids (Sunday School) 1 st & 2 nd Year Confirmation Lenten Worship Service Choir practice (here) Finance Committee Meeting (here) Consistory meeting at the Church Worship Cross Road s Kids (Sunday School) 1 st & 2 nd Year Confirmation Lenten Worship Service Choir practice (here) Sisterhood Saturday at the Church Worship Cross Road s Kids (Sunday School) 1 st & 2 nd Year Confirmation Lenten Worship Service Choir practice (here) Worship Cross Road s Kids (Sunday School) 1 st & 2 nd Year Confirmation Lenten Worship Service Choir practice (here) Worship Cross Road s Kids (Sunday School) 1 st & 2 nd Year Confirmation Christian Ed meeting (here) Daylight Savings Begins March 8, 2008

7 Lenten Worship Services Wednesday March 4 7:00 p.m. at Washington Wednesday March 11 7:00 p.m. at Washington Wednesday March 18 7:00 p.m. at Washington Wednesday March 25 7:00 p.m. at Washington Wednesday April 1 7:00 p.m. at Washington Maundy Thursday April 9 7:00 p.m. Washington Reformation Good Friday April 10 Easter April 12 9:15 a.m. Washington Reformation *Communion will be served at the Maundy Thursday service and the Easter service Easter Flower Order Form If you would like to purchase a plant for our Easter celebration please let us know by March 29 th. We are purchasing our Easter plants from the Garden Path Greenhouse on N. Please indicate which plant and how many you would like to order. The plants maybe ordered for $9.75. Please make your checks payable to Washington Reformation. Lily Mum Cyclamen Tulip Hyacinth Daffodils In Memory of Given by: Just because it is Easter: In Honor of: Given by: Amount Due

8 Finance Committee Finance Committee will meet on Thursday March 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Church. Consistory Meeting The Consistory will meet on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Church. Stewardship & Mission Committee Judy Batker (spoke to the congregation after the service on Sunday 2/15/09 about the Food Resource Bank. We are considering participating in the program as a joint venture with Zwingli Church in Paoli and another UCC Church in Madison. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Sisterhood Saturday Sisterhood Saturday will meet on March 14 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Church. Bring a brunch dish to pass. MARCH 2009 GUILD I would like to take this opportunity to thanks all those who contributed to Chili Day-- food, crafts, your help and also all those who attended. The weather was great! With the profit on the food, the craft/bake sale and raffle, the Women s Guild realized a profit of a little over $1755. Again, thanks to all! Sisterhood Saturday will be held on March 14 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. All you need to bring is your favorite breakfast item and yourself. This is a great fellowship for ALL women of the church. If you haven t attended, I invite you to spend the day with your sisters of the church. Hope to see you on the 14 th. Charlotte 2009 Guild Officers President Charlotte Hartwig Vice President Emily Wild Secretary Lynn Erb Treasurer Lisa Ritschard Chili Day Raffle 2009 Quilt: Fleece Blanket: John Yaun Marlene Schmalbeck To see all the winners of the raffle, please check on the bulletin board in the entranceway.

9 Ava Hazel Hendrickson, Daughter of Brandon & Kristen Hendrickson was baptized on, February 8, Congratulations! Nick & Lacy (Torkelson) Oster, have a new addition to their family. Aiden Russell was born on January 24, Proud grandparents are Russ & Sue Torkelson Our Christian Sympathy to the family of LeVerne Long. He passed away on January 17, Our Christian Sympathy to the family of Sylvan Bidlingmaier. He passed away on January 30, Our Christian Sympathy to the family of Norma Rick. She passed away on February 4, Web Page: Address: washingtonreformation@tds.net Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Church Office: (608) Do we have YOUR address? Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Confirmation 10:30 a.m.

10 Lections for the Season of Lent February 25, 2009 Ash Wednesday Joel 21:1-2, or Isaiah 58:1-12 Psalm 51: Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, March 15, 2009 Lent 3 Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 March 1, 2009 Lent 1 Genesis 9:8-17 Psalm 25: Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15 March 22, 2009 Lent 4 Numbers 21:4-9 Psalm 107:1-3, Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21 March 8, 2009 Lent 2 Genesis 17:1-7,15-16 Psalm 22:23-31 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38 March 29, 2009 Lent 5 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119: Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33

11 or Mark 9:2-9

12 Save a Tree Let s Go Green Here is an easy way to help the environment & the church save on expenses! Sign up for delivery of the newsletter. ing is free! This is a great way to save paper and go green. Just sign up with Lori or send an to: washingtonreformation@tds.net. We are keeping the newsletter an extra Sunday in case you weren t able to pick yours up. (This is due to the cost of postage.) WASHINGTON REFORMATION UCC N6026 CHURCH ROAD MONTICELLO, WI 53570