The H arvest. Reminder: Turn clocks back on Sunday, November 5th.

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1 The H arvest 2017 C om bined N ew sletter of the: Prairie du Chien U nited M ethodist Church E astm an Salem U nited M ethodist Church W auzeka St. Paul s U nited M ethodist Church Welcome to the combined newsletter of the Prairie du Chien, Eastman and Wauzeka United Methodist Churches. We hope you enjoy it and welcome your feedback! Be sure to check out the full color version of this newsletter at, PdC UMC 2017 Bazaar & Fall Luncheon Soup, Sandwich & Dessert, Bake Sale, Crafts & Collectibles Saturday, November 12th 10:30am-1:30pm **Menu** *Beef Barley Soup* *Chicken Noodle Soup* *Turkey Dressing Sandwiches* *Barbecues *Assorted Desserts & Homemade Pies *Coffee/Milk* **Price by Item** **Carry-outs Available** **Drawing for Door Prizes Every 15 minutes** Reminder: Turn clocks back on Sunday, November 5th. Wauzeka Community Thanksgiving WEDNESDAY, November 22 The annual community Thanksgiving Soup Potluck & Service will be held on WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22. It will start at 5:30 pm in Century Hall with soup and homemade bread provided by the three churches. A brief service of Thanksgiving will follow. Everyone is asked to bring donations for the PdC FOOD PANTRY. Community Thanksgiving Ecumenical Worship & Choir The Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be held on Wednesday, November 22nd at 7pm at the Cornerstone Foursquare Church US Hwy 18, Prairie du Chien Find us on Facebook! PdC Search PdC United Methodist Church Eastman Search The United Methodist Church of Eastman Wauzeka Search United Methodist Church of Wauzeka, WI

2 ~A N ote from Pastor B arb~ Dear Friends: November is the month when we Americans are invited each year to take stock of our blessings and thank God for them. If every one of us would in fact do this, I believe the bitter divisions that characterize so much of our public life these days would be very much softened. There is something about gratitude that heals anger, resentment, envy, fear and so much else that ails us. This Thanksgiving, I would like to share with you a story of Fred Craddock s about gratitude that shows its power. When a colleague of his in ministry with a terminal disease knew that his death was near, he asked Craddock to come to see him. I have something to show you, he said. What is it? said Craddock. He said, Come on in here, so Craddock went into his study. His friend handed him an order of worship. Craddock looked at it and said, What s this? He said, This is the way I d like my funeral to be. I love these songs and these scriptures and all. Craddock said, Oh, Bob, my goodness. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, said Bob. We ve worked it out, my wife and I. It seemed morbid to Craddock heavy, he couldn t shake it off. A few days later they were going through that order of worship. Craddock said, When the congregation stood to sing Now Thank We All Our God, in came his widow, wearing a red hat. Can you believe it? Gratitude for life enabled that couple to face death with hope and courage. Gratitude has that much power. When a person ponders really ponders the grace that has brought him, or brought her, safe thus far, gratitude bubbles up like an underground spring. God s generosity keeps us alive day by day, and at the end provides for us as we approach the unknown shore. And along the way, what beauties and chances at love are ours. How, as the old hymn goes, can I keep from singing? Gratitude is the first, and most basic, expression of our generosity towards God; it is the magic ingredient that makes our relationship with God succeed, as it is in any relationship. The ecumenical Thanksgiving service in Prairie du Chien will be on Wednesday, November 22 at 7 p. m. at the Cornerstone Church. I hope you will join me there. With gratitude for you and for our common ministry, Pastor Barb Page 2

3 ~H appening s In E astm an & W auzeka~ Though skeptical of his teenage son's newfound determination to build bulging muscles, one father followed his teenager to the store's weight-lifting department, where they admired a set of weights. "Please, Dad," pleaded the teen, "I promise I'll use 'em every day." "I don't know, Michael. That s really a commitment on your part," the father said. "Please, Dad?" "They're not cheap either," the father said. "I'll use 'em, Dad, I promise. You'll see." Finally won over, the father paid for the equipment and headed for the door. After a few steps, he heard his son behind him say, "What! You mean I have to carry them to the car?" How often do we likewise make a promise, then find our COMMITMENT that is, following through on that promise we ve made wavering. If you claim the name Christian then you have made a PROMISE to follow Christ, his way, his truth, his life. But when was the last time you examined your COMMITMENT determined if you are truly following through on your promise AND growing in faith? That s exactly what we will be doing during November in Eastman and Wauzeka using the program guide, Commitment to Christ - learning to live a more generous life. Each week we will explore a key area of discipleship in our journey to growth in faith with Jesus. And each week individuals will be challenged to grow to take one step up from his/her current level of commitment. Don t wimp out on your promise! Let s make sure we re GROWING in our commitment to share the Good News of God s love in Christ! Together in the Ministry of Christ, Pastor Lynn This year s Confirmation Class in Eastman is amazing and challenging. Their questioning minds and open hearts are keeping Pastor Lynn on her toes. Please be in prayer for these youth as they explore church membership and begin their lifetime journey of faith: Abby Feye, Vince Feye, Jayden Glasbrenner, Aisja Horten-Achenbach, Gabey Lenzendorf, Jacob Payne. Page 3

4 ~H appening s In E astm an & W auzeka~ Eastman s 4 th Annual ADVENT FAIR Sunday, November 26 following worship For kids pre-k through 5 th grade (with help from youth & adults), various hands-on Christmas projects for everyone to create to remind us all of who s birthday Christmas is! Lunch will also be provided. SPECIAL PROJECT = POINSETTIA MEMORIALS During the 2017 Advent Fair adults will be asked to assemble Poinsettia Memorials. These will be delivered to the homes of church and community families who have had a death in their family in the last year. Money from the Memorial Fund will be used to support this caring ministry. Volunteers will be needed to drop off the Poinsettias that day. EASTMAN WORSHIP 2 nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00 pm For many (including our Confirmands) who can not always worship on Sunday morning, Eastman is providing this opportunity to praise God and be renewed for our work as Christ s followers. Once a month on the 2 nd Wednesday, our Sunday morning worship will be repeated on Wednesday night at 7:00 pm. EVERYONE is welcome!! On NOVEMBER 8 come early for the FALL SUPPER serving 4:30-7:00 pm Homemade noodles & beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad bar, apple desserts! Stay for worship! Lighting the Advent Wreath SIGN YOUR FAMILY UP NOW! This simple ritual each Sunday morning in Advent is a wonderful way to remind one another of the true meaning of the season. If your family would be willing to help please contact Pastor Lynn before the end of November! Advent Sundays are Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17. Volunteers are also needed for Christmas Eve. EASTMAN CHRISTMAS EVE TWO SERVICES! A new Christmas Eve Family Service will be added at Eastman this year on Sunday, December 24. This will be in ADDITION TO the 8:30 pm service. The time will be either 2:00 or 3:00 or 4:00 pm. Vote for YOUR 1 ST CHOICE by attending worship or contacting Pastor Lynn. Page 4

5 ~H appening s In E astm an & W auzeka~ DATES to REMEMBER in NOVEMBER 1 (E) Rock Solid 5:30-7:15 pm 6 - All Saints Communion Sunday, (E) Blessed Brew at 9:30 am, (E) Confirmation 6:00 pm 7 (W) Bible Study at Bluffhaven 10:00 am 8 (E) Sun. AM on Wed. PM, 7:00 10 Devotions at PdC Prairie Maison (9:45 am) & Bluffhaven (10:30am) 12 (E) Sunday School during worship (NOT 3 rd Sunday because of Deer Hunting) SHARED MINISTRY COM. Mtg. 6:00 pm at PdC 15 (E) Administrative Council Meeting 7:00 pm 22 (W) Community Thanksgiving, Soup & Service at Century Hall, 5:30 pm 23 THANKSGIVING 26 (E) Advent Fair, following worship; SHARED MINISTRY COM. Mtg 5pm at Wauzeka Saturday, December 2 Wauzeka s COOKIE WALK at Century Hall The most amazing collection of creative, scrumptious, holiday cookies in 3 counties will be FOR SALE once again. Starts at 8:00 am, but come early as supplies are limited! (E) DECEMBER BLESSED BREW Every Sunday Yay! The Worship Committee will be offering this time of warm fellowship & good food each Sunday of December at 9:45 am. Bring a friend! Saturday, December Salvation Army BELL RINGING: THIS YEAR -- Wauzeka/Eastman will be ringing on the 3 rd Saturday at Piggly Wiggly, 10 am, ending at 8pm. Plan now to include family, friends and especially the kids! (E) S.S. Christmas Play December 17 Snow date Wednesday, December 20 Eastman NEW BAD WEATHER POLICY At times, the blessing? of winter snow storms has prevented us from gathering for worship on Sunday mornings. Because we believe this to be an important part of a Christian s spiritual life the following practice will be implemented: whenever the worship service is canceled on Sunday morning or Saturday night it will be held on the following WEDNESDAY evening at 7:00 pm. Any event previously set for that night will be re-scheduled. November Celebrations on Page 6 Pg. 5

6 ~N ew s You Can U se~ Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken Soup 8 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup all purpose flour 4 cups low sodium chicken broth 4 teaspoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 and 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 medium jalapeno, minced (seeds and membranes removed) Optional 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, Mexican blend or Colby Jack Tortilla chips for serving Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute until it s fragrant and light golden brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, increase the heat to a simmer and whisk continuously for several minutes, until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and salt. Add black pepper to taste and set the sauce aside. Place the chicken breasts in a large slow cooker. Top them with the diced tomatoes with green chiles and jalapeño and pour the sauce over the top. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through but not overcooked. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, stir the cheese into the slow cooker and cover the slow cooker for the time being. Pull the chicken into large chunks and stir it back into the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker and cook for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and all of the ingredients are heated through. Stir well. To serve, crush the tortilla chips into a bowl and ladle the soup over the top, garnishing with extra cheese, if desired. Wauzeka & Eastman November Celebrations Wauzeka Birthday s 2 Doris Ward 6 Darlene Reichmann 7 Paul Schwarz 9 Dana Knutson 11 Curtis Groom 14 Katie Oswald Eastman Birthday s 2 Sam Ritter 5 Jessica Glassbrenner 7 Jessica Granzow 9 Amy Geisler 11 Jill Sheckler 13 Ann Glassbrenner Happy Anniversary 1 Todd & Crystal Krachey 2nd Fifty August Event Held at St. Peter Lutheran Church Nov 28th, 11am-1pm, we'll gather for lunch at the Fellowship Hall. Before lunch, we'll hear a talk from Villa Louis employee and spokesperson, Josh Wacouta. Josh is a PHD candidate and a historian and he will speak to us on the development of the fur trade in our region. He comes highly recommended and we plan to advertise the event in the Courier. What is 2nd 50? A community organization led by St. Peter s Lutheran Church in PdC for anyone age 50+. The local Food Pantry is in need of: Peanut Butter Dry Pasta Canned Soup Laundry Soap Toilet Paper Donations can be brought to the PdC UMC and put in the basket or given directly to the Food Pantry. Page 6

7 ~ N ew s F rom the PdC O ffice~ Treasurer s Report Treasurer: Jen Kapinus General Fund Receipts Oct : $ Year to Date Apportionments paid: For a complete financial report, please see Jen in the office. Our District Superintendent Scott Carlson and District Administrative Assistant Sherry Malone have asked that United Methodists in the Southwest District pray for the following congregations during November: Verona: Sugar River, their clergy Gary Holmes and the 257 members. Sugar River is located at 415 W Verona Ave, Verona 53593; November 5 November 11. Viola, their clergy Larry Stegall and the 88 members. Viola is located at 225 N Washington St, Viola 54664; November 12 November 18. Viroqua, their clergy Jean Waldron and the 166 members. Viroqua is located at 221 S Center Ave, PO Box 127, Viroqua 54665; November 19 November 25. Waterloo, their clergy Heidi Loomis and the 170 members. Waterloo s mailing address is PO Box 124, Waterloo 53594; November 26 December 2. PdC Birthday s 5 Mary Edwards 5 Scott Paulson 6 Dr. Ren Whitaker 6 Alice Simmons 13 Lorie Floyd 14 Roberta Lear 15 Dave Cook 18 Pam Check 18 Molly Stuckey 20 Elizabeth Van De Creek 21 Tabitha Steiber 22 Robert Bartholomew 23 Tyler Steiber 24 Kathleen Wilkinson 24 Kari Sawell 26 Eileen Dunne 26 Patrick McCumber 30 Katie McCullick 30 Mary Atkinson Happy Anniversary 7 Kenneth and Jan Meyer 8 Randall and Kathleen Van de Creek 25 Ken & Sharon Dearborn 26 Brian and Mary Edwards 28 Dwaine & Marna Zlabek In Worship for November Greeters A sign-up sheet is available in Sunday worship or by calling the office. Monthly Newsletter In an effort to save on postage and supplies, please let our secretary, Jennifer, know if you would prefer to receive your newsletter by in a pdf format. Not only would you help us save on postage and paper, you would receive your newsletter much sooner and in full color! If interested please Jen at pdcumc@mhtc.net or call the church office at Ushers for November Nov. 5th Ken & Dorothy Birrenbach Nov. 12th Mona Jones Nov. 19th Ruth Caldwell Nov. 26th Jan Meyer November Accompanists: Nov. 5th Lori Frailey Nov. 12th Sue McDonald Nov. 19th Lori Frailey Nov. 26th Nick Stavroplus 2018 Upper Room Disciplines Are available and in the office. $12 each. *An Accompanists is needed for Christmas Eve at 10am and 5pm. Page 7

8 ~H appening s in PdC~ Prayer Circle The monthly Prayer Circle group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Huckleberry s. For November join us the 21st at 9am. Martha Circle Our Speaker from Effigy Mounds, Albert La Brea, provided our program for October. He gave us an interesting talk. He will be providing the means of restoration in the history of the Mounds. Our next Martha Circle meeting will be on November 1st at 7pm. We will be making some fall flower arrangements for the Bazaar. We may play a game afterwards if we have time. Refreshment and Fellowship time to follow. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Contact Juanita Dyer Sunday, November 5 will be All Saints Sunday at Prairie du Chien UMC. During the worship service we will remember and honor those members and friends of the congregation who have gone on to the Church Triumphant during the past year. We will also have a baptism to receive a new preparatory member of the Church Militant (church on earth)! Plan to be present for this special celebration. UMW News Our next meeting is November 8th at 1pm. Bazaar is November 11th. Donations and volunteers are needed. Thanks to everyone who helped make the fall rummage sale such a huge success! ~Sandy McCluskey UMW, President ADVENT STUDY During this year s holy season of preparation and longing for the birth of Jesus, Pastor Barb will lead a study for adults called The Redemption of Scrooge. This study uses Dickens classic tale A Christmas Carol to reflect on the mystery of the Incarnation that has the power to transform us from bitter, lonely self-centered people like Scrooge into generous, joyful lovers of life and our fellow human beings. This study will be offered on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. at Hardee s restaurant beginning November 29 and on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. beginning November 30. Scrip Card Ordering Orders for Scrip are placed every Monday morning by 10am. Orders can be placed on Sunday s with Juanita Dyer or during office hours with Jen. Orders are usually available for pick up or delivery on Thursday mornings. If you haven t started ordering Scrip yet, talk to Jen in the office for details. Scrip revenue is applied to apportionments. To date, $ has been sent to Conference for apportionments from Scrip sales. Please Note: There will be no Scrip orders on the weeks of November 20th, December 25th, January 1st. Order your Scrip by December 18th to get it in time for Christmas. Page 8

9 PdC November 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 7am Men s Breakfast 7pm Martha Circle pm Contemporary Worship 5 All Saints Sunday 8:45 Church School 9am Fellowship 9:30 Worship Prayer 10am Worship am Bible Study 8 7am Men s Breakfast 1pm UMW 9 7pm Finance Committee Meets :30-1:30 UMW Bazaar 5pm Contemporary Worship 12 8:45 Church School 9am Fellowship 9:30 Worship Prayer 10am Worship 13 6:45 Trustees Meeting 7:30 Church Council 14 10am Bible Study 15 7am Men s Breakfast 2:30 Prairie Maison 16 10am Worship at Walter Schmidt pm Contemporary Worship 19 8:45 Church School 9am Fellowship 9:30 Worship Prayer 10am Worship am Prayer Circle 10am Bible Study 22 7am Men s Breakfast 7pm Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service At Cornerstone 23 Happy Thanksgiving Office Closed 24 Salvation Army Bell Ringing Office Closed 25 Salvation Army Bell Ringing 5pm Contemporary Worship 26 8:45 Church School 9am Fellowship 9:30 Worship Prayer 10am Worship am Advent Bible Study 29 7am Men s Breakfast 6:30 Advent Study 30 Page 9

10 ~Let us take time to give to the Lord this Christmas season. We can do that by serving those who are less fortunate and by truly loving each other. In this way, we can give to the Lord. After all, He truly is the reason for the season.~ PdC Operation Santa Is Here Again!! Non-perishable food items and new toys can be brought to our Church for distribution to Operation Santa!!! These items can be placed in the wrapped box in the Narthex. The deadline is December 1st. NOTE: All Items Must Be New. PdC Cap and Mitten Tree! November 1st we will have a tree in the Narthex for mittens, gloves & caps for those in our community who are in need. We donate them to Operation Santa and they are picked up by December 1st. Please help fill the tree with caps and mittens of any size. Blessings for Christmas Every year the people of the PdC UMC congregation helped adopt a family for Christmas. This has made it possible for a family to have Christmas gifts for their entire family, plus a Christmas Dinner. The families have been so appreciative of the help we have been able to provide. Again this year, our office manager Jen, will be coordinating this project. There are 2 ways you can help in this ministry. The first is to donate money. Checks can be written to the UMC, please note Christmas Family on your check. The second way is to do some shopping of your own. If you d like to shop, Jen can give you the details. If you d like adopt a family of your own, contact Jen in the church office for details. This has been a real blessing for these families and we look forward to helping provide a blessed Christmas again this year! Salvation Army Volunteers Needed! Thanks to the generous volunteers our community we are able to keep the Salvation Army alive and active in Crawford County. Last year we were able to raise an outstanding $19,000 during our Red Kettle Bell Ringing Season. Our fundraising season is fast approaching and we are looking for volunteers to ring the bell again for this worthy cause. Last years donations helped so many families with food, emergency lodging, RX, gas, utilities, school supplies, coats, shoes, rent...the list goes on and on. Our programs continue to grow! Our Bell Ringing Season begins November 24th and goes through Christmas Eve. The PdC UMC is recruiting volunteers for the weekend of Nov. 24th Nov. 26th at Walmart. You can sign-up during worship or by calling the church office. Other dates and times are available. And you can like us on Facebook for important information. Search Salvation Army of Crawford County, WI. Page 10

11 ~H appening s in PdC~ Mark Your Calendars! Coming in December... November 24th December 24th Salvation Army Bell Ringing begins. Volunteers are needed. December 13th UMW/Martha Circle Christmas Party and Potluck at 5:30pm. Everyone is welcome! Saturday, December 9th 1-3pm Please bring your kids and grandkids. This is a fun family event. Our traditional Christmas Eve Service will be held on Saturday, December 24th at 5pm & 8pm. Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year. We will have worship at 10am. Join us for a joyous celebration! Volunteers & Donations Needed In preparation for the UMW Annual Fall Bazaar, volunteers and donations are needed. We are in need of door prizes, crafts, baked goods and many volunteers. Did You Know? There is a men s coffee/ fellowship time every Wednesday morning at 7am at Huckleberry s! All are welcome for this time of fellowship. Page 11

12 Prairie du Chien United Methodist Church 625 S Dousman Prairie du Chien, WI Address Service Requested TO: 2017 Eastman & Wauzeka Worship Pastor Lynn Schreck Wauzeka Sunday mornings Worship & Sunday School 8:30 am Communion 1st Sunday Eastman Sunday mornings Worship at 10:15 Sunday School 10:15 (except 1st Sun. of month) Communion First Sunday Rock Solid 1 st Wednesday, 5:30-7:15pm Contact Info: Find us on Facebook, search: Wauzeka: United Methodist Church of Wauzeka, WI Eastman: The United Methodist Church of Eastman Pastor Lynn Phone: sschreck@centurytel.net Prairie du Chien Worship Pastor Barb Cook Pastor Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-12:30 Sunday Mornings 8:45am Children s Church School 9:00am Fellowship Hour 10:00am Traditional Contemporary Worship Service every Saturday at 5pm Communion served first Saturday Contact Info: pdcumc@mhtc.net Phone Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday 8:30-12:30