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 THE PROVERB Called by God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to worship, grow and serve. FEBRUARY 2017 Pastor s Message How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men! (Psalm 31:19) Session Notes Committee Chairs Budget Statistics Deacon s Corner Worship Committee Healthy Liiving with Diabetes Class Presbyterian Women Women s Events Fellowship Events Book Club Bulletin Board Birthday List KETTLE February MORAINE UNITED Calendar PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH N66 W32690 Highway K, Hartland, WI Telephone: Website: kmupcnews@gmail.com STAFF Minister: Rev. Matthew Lee Secretary: Stephanie Flessert Handbell Director: Emily Guderyon Choir Director: Stephanie Flessert Custodian: Sue Weber I was recently asked, Why does the Bible say we should fear God? I get this question every so often and it is a bit tricky. How can we fear a God who is love? The trickiness is found in the word fear, so I thought I would play with that word a bit and hopefully some clarity will unfold. When the Bible says, fear the Lord, we re not being told to fear that God might punch us out for doing the wrong thing. The term for that would be fear of punishment. That is, we better do the right thing or God will punishment us. Of course, one could argue, it s better to do the right thing because one is afraid of punishment than to go around killing, stealing and cheating because the policeman isn t looking. Still, righteousness that is motivated by fear of punishment does not represent a very high spiritual or moral state of existence. So let s scratch that out. The fear of the Lord is not about a threatening God. So what is this fear? I was taught that the fear of the Lord was a poor translation. A better translation for fear is respect, or awe. I will tell you there is much truth in that, however there remains two problems with such an answer. One is how we use the words respect and awe in our own culture. We often think of respect and awe in mutual ways. That is, we may respect and have awe what the other person has done, but we rarely think the other person as better than us, or bigger than us. God created the universe and he is bigger than us. He is a God who approaches us in our sin and forgives. God is also better than us. The other problem with words respect and awe is more obvious. They are not the same word as fear. Why doesn t the Bible just say respect, or awe. Why use fear, which can be quite confusing? Let s look at fear again. There s another way of understanding fear than simply terror. That is the fear that emerges out of love. The

2 Page 2 - The Proverb February 2017 ancient Hebrew word for fear encompasses that meaning. We usually use the term separation anxiety, though that isn t exactly the same. So what it is like? Well, we re all children of God, and we all fear separation we don t want to live without God in our life. It s a fearful thought. But it s also a healthy thought. For it keeps us attached. It also keeps us from doing the wrong things we don t want to do things that will pull us away from God. And it drives us to do the right things for the right reason: not for selfish or selfcentered motives, but because it s the right thing to do and that s what our Creator wants of us. That s really what the words awe and respect are trying to get at. The God who created the universe, who is bigger than all things, comes to us with Divine love and mercy. That thought not only makes us feel small and insignificant, but at the same time restores and makes us complete being in God s presence. As the Apostle Paul says, If God is for us who can be against us? Romans 8:31. That is awe. But also this God has the power to utterly destroy us, but chooses not to. In John 3:17, we read, Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. That inspires respect. Fear that comes out of love gives us an awe far greater than the world could ever give. Fear out of love creates a respect that make our respect for everything else look dim. Fear out of love comes from the God of the universe choosing to establish a right relationship with us and continues to work at keeping all of our relationships alive and well though the power of the Holy Spirit. Because of God, everything is in love. Even fear is in God s love. Cherish that fear. It will keep you on straight paths and it will ensure that the love deep within your heart will always burn bright. God s peace, Pastor Matt SESSION NOTES: Kathy Lembke (Clerk of Session) / klembke@franzengraphics.com Session will meet Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. Our kick-off Session meeting with our new members was on January 19 th. We are getting our footing and discussing plans on how we can come together and serve our church and our Lord. We have high energy in our group with many fresh ideas and we are looking forward to a blessed year. We hope that you will continue to pray for us and for KMUPC. We are still 2 people short of a full Session and would love it if someone stepped forward to join us. Our monthly meetings are light and short, only about 1 to 1 ½ hours long. If you are so inclined, please feel free to reach out to either Pastor Matt or any of the Session members. Current member are: Kitty Schultz, Heidi Kemos, Hans Guderyon, Bob Flatt and myself. Reflect His love in everything you do and to all you meet, Kathy Lembke Clerk of Session

3 Page 3 - The Proverb February 2017 NEW COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS / LEADERSHIP: CLERK OF SESSION: Kathy Lembke (Clerk of Session) / klembke@franzengraphics.com BUDGET & FINANCE: Robert Flatt (chair) / rsflatt@sbcglobal.net BUILDING & GROUNDS: Hans Guderyon (chair) / guderyonh@gmail.com CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Heidi Kemos (chair) / hkemos@wi.rr.com MISSIONS/EVANGELISM: Phyllis Warden (chair) / flipwarden@hotmail.com WORSHIP: Kitty Schultz (chair) / kitty1948@att.net TREASURER: Scott Meyer (chair) / smeyer374@gmail.com PERSONNEL & STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEES: responsibility of Session NOMINATING: to be determined BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE: Robert Flatt (chair) / rsflatt@sbcglobal.net STATISTICS for JANUARY DATE ADULT ATTENDANCE CHILD ATTENDANCE TOTAL ATTENDANCE DEPOSIT Jan $ Jan $ Jan $ Jan $ Jan. 29 TOTALS $ AVERAGES $ DEACONS CORNER: Sherry Edlhuber (chair) / jsedlhuber@yahoo.com NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room FELLOWSHIP HOUR: We continue to need people to help host "Fellowship Time"; please consider signing up on the sheet on the Fellowship Hall bulletin board. You don't need to provide a feast, just some cookies and juice. You will then need to clean up afterwards, just wash the cups and clean up the kitchen. DEACONS: Sherry Edlhuber, Sandy Flatt, Laurie Flatt, Diane Kallas, Duane Koski, Jan Mahaney, Jean Mickler, & Judy Warner.

4 Page 4 - The Proverb February 2017 WORSHIP COMMITTEE: Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 15 at 3 p.m. Kitty Schultz (chair) / kitty1948@att.net Practices are on Wednesdays SUNDAYS at 10 a.m. Handbells (4 pm): Emily Guderyon (262) Choir (5pm): Stephanie Flessert (262) Guitar Group: as needed Talk to Emily or Stephanie about joining any of these groups. Or volunteer to provide special music some Sunday! We always welcome new musicians of all ages! February 5 / Communion FEBRUARY LECTIONARY READINGS February 12 / Worship Service February 19 / Guitar Service February 26 / Transfiguration & Confirmation EARLY MORNING PRAYER GROUP Meets every Thursday at 7 a.m. Feb. 5 5 th Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Psalm 112:1-9 (10) 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) Matthew 5:13-20 Feb th Sunday after Epiphany Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 Feb th Sunday after Epiphany Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Psalm 119: Corinthians 3:10-11, Matthew 5:38-48 Feb. 26 Transfiguration of the Lord Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 2 or Psalm 99 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9

5 Page 5 - The Proverb February 2017 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Heidi Kemos (chair) / hkemos@wi.rr.com Next Meeting: to be announced HEALTHY LIVING with DIABETES CLASS / Patti Sobchak, RN and Diabetic Educator What is Healthy Living with Diabetes? This researched and proven workshop is designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes learn skills and increase their confidence in managing their diabetes. The workshop meets for 2½ hours once a week for six weeks. Healthy Living with Diabetes does not replace existing treatments, but rather complements the treatments a participant receives. Who should take the workshop? Adults with type 2 diabetes, Adults with pre-diabetes, or Adults living with someone who has diabetes What's in it for me? People who have taken the workshop show: Better health, health behavior and a sense of confidence in managing their diabetes Improvements in blood sugar levels Decrease in health distress and hypo- and hyperglycemia Fewer doctor and emergency room visits and fewer hospitalizations Classes will meet at church and run for 6 consecutive Sundays from March 5 through April 9. Each session will begin at Noon and go until 2:30 p.m. (Lunch will be determined.) In order to offer this class, Patti will need 10 people to participate. Feel free to invite people who don t attend our church to join this class. Registration information will come in later.

6 Page 6 - The Proverb February 2017 PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN: Next Meeting: Monday, February 6 at 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women s Annual BABY SHOWER continues. It will stay up until the beginning of March to collect baby items to make up layettes that we distribute to organization to help new mothers in need. Bring items and place them in the crib. We d like to make 8 layettes this year! Here are some ideas of things we could use: clothing - sizes up to 18 months, onesies, bibs, hats, receiving blankets, crib blankets, diapers, ointment, wipes, lotion (no powder, please), bottles, bottle brushes, books, rattles and many other items. Knitters and crocheters, get busy making those tiny hats, blankets, etc. We appreciate each and every thing donated. Bless and Thank you all for your generosity in making this project a big success! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Have you heard about the K-9 UNIT activities in Waukesha County? Now you will have an opportunity to see one in action. Mark your calendars for FEBRUARY 25th. Officer Ryan Wollenhaupt and his K-9 partner Cam, will be visiting and joining us for breakfast. Bring the family and have the opportunity to see a K-9 dog in action. A morning brunch will be served promptly at 9:00 AM Cost for the breakfast brunch is $5.00 Children under 10 Free Reservations required, call the Church , Betty or Nancy by Monday, Feb. 20th, with your reservation numbers. The K-9 Unit is under the direction and control of the Waukesha Sheriff's Department, it is largely funded by donations from the community it serves. With these donations from the community, four officers and their specially trained dogs provide an invaluable law enforcement resource to the citizens of Waukesha County. WOMEN OF FAITH: Next Meeting: Thursday, February 16 12:30 p.m. Bring a sandwich!

7 Page 7 - The Proverb February 2017 KMUPC MONTHLY LUNCH: Wednesday, February 1 at Noon All are invited to this fellowship meal sponsored by the Thursday Morning Prayer Group. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. A free will offering will be collected. BOOK CLUB: Stephanie Flessert (coordinator) / slflessert@yahoo.com Tuesday, February 21 p.m. at 3:30 p.m. at Sherry Edlhuber s home Our book club will reconvene this month. Our next book is "The Secret Keeper" by Kate Morton. There are multiple copies in all different formats in the library system. New readers are always welcome! Please let Sherry know whether you plan to attend. St. John s Lutheran Church 37th Annual Women s Ecumenical Breakfast Saturday, February 11, :00 11:30 a.m. Come to St. John s and enjoy breakfast with other ladies and beat the winter humdrums! Breakfast starts at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall with a program following up in the sanctuary. Our guest speaker is Pam Bartee, a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lebanon, WI. She teaches at their Lebanon Lutheran School and had the opportunity to be part of a mission team that was affiliated with the Malawi Orphan Care Project. Pam will share her experience, insight, and knowledge of Malawi and what life is like in the villages. Please let the office at St. John s know the number of ladies attending:

8 Page 8 - The Proverb February 2017 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS MINISTER S OFF DAY Mondays are Pastor Matt s off day. He is accessible by cell phone, in case of emergencies. Texting him is best: Shannon Van Roo 2 Carol Gunderson 3 Laura Lee 8 Larry Lemmenes 9 Bob Washburn 14 Nancy Hayden 18 Nan Preussler PER CAPITA = $30 per member General Assembly $ 7.50 Synod of Lakes and Prairies $ 5.30 Presbytery of Milwaukee $ PRAYER REQUESTS Please contact Donna Anderson to have requests put on our e- mail and phone prayer chains. Donna s cell phone number is (262) Or her at: ddanlw@aol.com. Members may also submit prayer request through our website: MARCH NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Items for our newsletter are due Monday, February 20. PIGGLY WIGGLY RECEIPTS Please bring in your Piggly Wiggly store receipts and put them in the bin, bottom left corner of mailboxes near front door. We trade them in for a percentage in cash! CHURCH MAILBOXES If you would like a mailbox, please see Stephanie Flessert, church secretary. CHURCH CLOSINGS: Pastor Matt and the Clerk of Session will make the decision to close church around 8 a.m. on Sundays. They will notify me, and I will put the closing on the Ch. 4 closing listings, our website and Facebook page, and send an announcement. I will also use our Calling Post. However, this will only make phone calls between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. If you are participating in the service in any way (ushers, musicians, worship assistant, Communion servers, Fellowship Hour hosts), you will receive a phone call between 8 and 8:30 a.m. You may be asked to call another person or two to pass the word on. Caller ID: Please note that when KMUPC sends out a calling post announcement, the caller ID number that appears on your phone will be (or or ). It might also say Oklahoma City or Calling Post.

9 Page 9 - The Proverb February 2017 Wednesday, February 1 12 pm Fellowship Lunch FH 5 pm Choir Practice S Thursday, February 2 7 am Morning Prayer N Sunday, February 5 (Communion) 10 am Worship Service S 10:15 am Sunday School LL 11 am Coffee Hour FH Monday, February 6 9:30 am PW Meeting FH Tuesday, February 7 6 pm Confirmation Class MR Wednesday, February 8 5 pm Guitar Practice S Thursday, February 9 7 am Morning Prayer N Sunday, February am Worship Service S 10:15 am Sunday School LL 11 am Coffee Hour FH Tuesday, February 14 6 pm Confirmation Class MR Wednesday, February 15 3 pm Worship Comm. Mtg. MR 5 pm Choir Practice S 6 pm Guitar Practice S Thursday, February 16 7 am Morning Prayer N 12:30 pm Women of Faith FH Sunday, February am Worship Service S 10:15 am Sunday School LL 11:00 am Coffee Hour FH Monday, February 20 - NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 6:30 pm Deacons Meeting MR Tuesday, February 21 3:30 pm Book Club Sherry Edlhuber s home Wednesday, February 22 5 pm Choir Practice S Thursday, February 23 7 am Morning Prayer N 6:30 pm Session Meeting MR Saturday, February 25 9 am Church Breakfast FH Sunday, February 26 (Confirmation) 10 am Worship Service S 11 am Coffee Hour FH LOCATION KEY CR Choir Room FH Fellowship Hall LL Lower Level MR Meeting Room N Narthex O Church Office PO Pastor s Office PWP Presbyterian Women Pavilion S Sanctuary

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