The H arvest. The DisChords A Bluegrass/Gospel Band

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1 The H arvest 2017 Combined N ew sletter of the: the Prairie du Chien U nited M ethodist Church Eastman 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 Annual Rummage Sale Friday Oct. 6th & Saturday Oct. 7th will be the days for the annual Fall Rummage Sale at the PdC UMC. 8am-Noon Set up will be Thursday, October 5th. Volunteers are needed. Start collecting your rummage sale donations and drop them off at the church beginning Sunday, October 1st. Please bring donations no later than noon on Oct. 5th. The DisChords A Bluegrass/Gospel Band The DisChords will be leading worship at the PdC UMC during their Fall Festival on Sunday. October 22nd at 10:00am Eastman and Wauzeka UMC s, are welcome to join us! Come for the music and stay for the Potluck after worship! Bring a dish to pass! The DisChords are a group of five individuals who have dedicated their time and talents to sharing God s message through song. Eastman, PdC & Wauzeka Annual Church/Charge Conference Sunday, October 29th at 3pm at the PdC United Methodist Church 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: One of the people helping to clear space in the church library to make room for some new cabinets for Weight Watchers came across a picture of John Wesley among the stack of things we were sorting. It was in pretty tough shape faded, a few nicks in the frame. Plus, Wesley s face was rather grim and forbidding not a character you d want to recruit as a greeter. Do you think we should put that in the rummage sale pile? I asked. She thought a moment, then said, No. It s not very pretty, but Wesley is what holds us together. I think we should find a place for it on a wall when we make it as far as a wall. Her plan for that picture was wiser than mine. Wesley s way of understanding what it means to follow Jesus IS what holds us together, and because of that his picture belongs on a wall and not in a rummage sale. As the Shared Ministry Committee continues to meet, I have thought sometimes about that day in the library. Eastman, Prairie du Chien and Wauzeka United Methodist Churches have a common theological heritage in John Wesley that could help us become one church in three places if that is in fact what the committee recommends and a good majority of the church members support. At least, our common theology could help us if we all knew what it was. Many United Methodists today, including some who want John Wesley on their church s wall, don t know much about he said. And that is sad, because much of what he said is worth knowing. I m going to try to reduce Wesley Ignorance in a small way on October during worship at PdC UMC. On that weekend all the hymns will be by Charles Wesley, John s brother, who wrote 6,000 of them. (We ll only be doing five, however a number I got from the British Methodists who describe a Methodist worship service as a hymn sandwich.) The message will be on Wesley s three Rules for the Methodist Societies that have been in every version of the Methodist, now United Methodist Discipline in the United States since the first one in For help with this I ll be turning to Bishop Rueben Job s book called Three Simple Rules a book well worth the modest investment to any United Methodist. Many church historians believe that John Wesley s theology and his way of communicating it to the poor and working classes of 18 th century England kept England from a bloody revolution like the French had at that time. I think those historians are right. We have a wonderful heritage! We can be proud of and grateful for it. A good way to end, I think, would be with Wesley s justifiably greatest hit quote: Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can. With you in ministry, Pastor Barb P.S. Don t forget our annual Charge Conference on Sunday, October 29 at 3 p.m. in the PdC UMC Fellowship Hall. All the churches of our circuit (Eastman, Mt. Hope, PdC and Wauzeka) will be with together. This is an excellent chance for learning and fellowship, as well as a necessary meeting for church business. Page 2

3 ~H appening s In E astm an & W auzeka~ The end of September I found myself sitting 5 days with my dear 88 year old Canada fishing buddy, Jake, as he slowly passed from this life into the next. I also found my heart filled with both sorrow AND joy. Sorrow because my loss on this side of heaven is great. He provided for me a home away from home, guidance like the North Star, a foundation of unwavering support and love. Joy because he is reunited with the love of his life whom he lost to cancer 4 years ago. It is amazing that our hearts can hold such two powerful and overwhelming emotions at the same time! But its possible when we remember that God is our ultimate North Star and foundation who has provided us a home away from THIS home whenever that time comes. A Leaf of Threes A sugar maple leaf I see, Fallen from a sturdy tree. Three points around a single stem, Three veins that reach up to the ends. Three colors come together and blend, Gold and orange and brown on the edge. A message from this leaf of threes, Of faith and hope and love for thee. Faith on the left and hope on the right, Love in the center with the greatest height. This leaf of threes drifted from above, As gently and peacefully as a white winged dove. In my Good Book I will press it in trust, That it will not wither and die and turn to dust. And when upon this sugar maple leaf I glance, I feel the power of the Holy Trinity and not by chance. by Inspirational Mom found on Page 3

4 ~H appening s In E astm an & W auzeka~ Love Your Neighbor Battery Give-Away Eastman Sunday, October 29th To show our neighbors we care about their safety the Eastman church will be giving away smoke alarm batteries. Teams of volunteers are needed to deliver these gifts to our neighbors following worship on Sunday, Oct. 29. A soup and dessert lunch will be provided. CONGRATULATIONS Dustin & Alanna (Skemp) McShane September 30 th, 2017 May your love be a reflection of God s love to all around you! at EASTMAN Rock Solid - 1st Wed. of month, 5:30 7:15 pm (format similar to VBS, supper provided) Sun. School - 3rd Sunday only, 10:15 am (3 age appropriate classes, lessons, craft) Because the family schedule is so full, we focus on just 2 days a month asking parents and grandparents to MAKE the spiritual growth of their children a priority these 2 days. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Oct. 4 5:30 pm Rock Solid Nov. 1 5:30 pm Rock Solid Luke 10 Mary & Martha Nov am Sun.School Slow Down & Listen to God (because Nov.19 is October 8 Horse Back Ride, Noon at Roses deer hunting) Oct :00 am Sun. School Christmas Play practice I Kings 19 Elijah flees to Horeb begins in November God is always there Rock Solid + SS Coordinator = Cindy Payne , (cell) October Celebrations Eastman Birthday s- 2 Laura Geisler, 6 Darlene Payne, 8 Ann Gillitzer, 15 Becky Nagel, 17 Kyle Shepard 19 Nola Byers, 20 Gloria Lenzendorf, 23 Lucas Klema, 26 Cindy Payne, 27 Megan Achenbach Wauzeka Birthday s- 1 Dustin Wolf, 2 Bill Bloyer, 14 Macy Curtis Happy Anniversary- 1 Jon & Becky Nagel Page 4

5 ~H appening s In E astm an & W auzeka~ Sunday, Oct. 8th following worship HORSE RIDE at the Bob & Marge Rose Farm NOON Following the worship service in Eastman on July 17, Bob & Marge Rose will host a Horseback Ride at their farm on W. Riverview Dr. (from Hwy. 27 turn west on Cty. E at Riverview Rd, about 4 mi., turn right/west). Roses are very experienced with 1 st time riders and young riders. Bring your own picnic lunch and BABY CARROTS to feed the horses. Wear shoes NO FLIP FLOPS! Families & kids from Wauzeka + Prairie du Chien are invited!! Please RSVP to Cindy Payne [ , , ppayne@centurytel.net] so we can have an estimate for Roses. Confirmation EASTMAN Confirmation exploring membership in the United Methodist Church will begin in October and run through May This study is aimed at youth currently in 6th thru 9th grades. There will be one Class on a Sunday evening each month. Weekly Worship is encouraged 2 worship services per month required. The second Wednesday of each month a worship service will be offered to give confirmands another option to worship. Faith discussions with an assigned mentor will also be required. Youth will be asked to participate in other activities of the church. The Confirmation Ceremony will be in May date to be determined. ORIENTATION MEETING SUNDAY, OCT. 1 ST, 7:00-8:00 PM If you were unable to attend the orientation meeting and are interested, please contact Pastor Lynn asap. DATES IN OCTOBER 1 Eastman Blessed Brew 9:45 am Eastman Confirmation Orientation 7:00 pm 2 Wauzeka Bible Study at PdC Bluffhaven 10:00 am 4 (E) Rock Solid 5:30-7:15 5 Shared Ministry Meeting 7:00 pm at PdC UMC 8 Pulpit Exchange with Pastor Barb AND Communion Eastman S.S. HORSEBACK RIDE at Roses Noon Shared Ministry Meeting 6:00 pm at Wauzeka 10 Eastman The CLAY meeting 7:00 pm 11 Eastman Sunday Morning on Wed. Night Worshp 7:00 pm 13 Devotions at Prairie Maison 9:45 am, Hymn Sing at Bluff Haven 10:30 am 15 Eastman Sunday School 10:15 22 Shared Ministry Committee Meeting 6:00 pm at Eastman 26 Devotions at Boscobel Nursing Home 10:30 am 28 Stewardship Workshop at LaCrosse Wesley UMC 9:00-3:00 pm 29 Wauzeka Reformation Sunday worship with Lutherans 9:00 am Eastman Battery Give Away following worship CHARGE CONFERENCE 3:00 pm at PdC Pg. 5

6 ~N ew s You Can U se~ Apple Sharlotka A deliciously light and fluffy Russian apple cake. Ingredients: 4 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, quartered and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of kosher salt 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract Confectioners sugar, for dusting How to Make It Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350. Grease the bottom and side of an 8-inch spring-form pan. Step 2 In a large bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the sugar and let stand for 15 minutes. Step 3 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the flour with the cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs with the almond extract and the remaining 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar at medium-high speed until thick and pale yellow and a ribbon forms when the beaters are lifted, 8 to 10 minutes. Gently fold in the dry ingredients just until incorporated. Step 4 Spread the apples in the prepared pan in an even layer, then pour the batter evenly over them. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow the batter to sink in a little. Step 5 Bake the sharlotka for about 1 hour, until it is golden and crisp on top and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to a rack and let rest for 15 minutes. Unmold and transfer to a serving platter. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve warm. 2nd Fifty August Event Held at St. Peter Lutheran Church We ll be meeting on October 31st Halloween Day for a celebration. Come in costume, wearing a crazy hat, wild sweater, or silly socks something like that and we ll break into teams to do a pumpkin decorating competition. We ll have some great Halloween themed snacks and drinks, and maybe play a game or two as well. We ll be getting together from 1:00-3:00 PM. What is 2nd 50? A community organization led by St. Peter s Lutheran Church in PdC for anyone age 50+. They meet throughout the year for many fun activities! 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. Mark Your Calendars Wauzeka UMC Annual Cookie Walk December 2nd. More details next month! Page 6

7 ~ N ew s F rom the PdC O ffice~ Treasurer s Report Treasurer: Jen Kapinus General Fund Receipts September 1-25: $8254 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 October: Sandusky, their clergy Elizabeth Jacob and the 30 members. Sandusky s mailing address is PO Box 36, Lime Ridge 53942; October 2, 2017 October 8, Shullsburg: Centenary, their clergy Stanton Bockwoldt and the 228 members. Centenary is located at 226 W Church St, Shullsburg 53586; October 9, 2017 October 15, Soldiers Grove, their clergy Stan Pegram, Mary Ann Floerke & Wayne Goplin and the 26 members. Soldiers Grove is part of the BMZ Regional Ministry. Soldiers Grove is located at 210 Pine St, Soldiers Grove 54655; October 16, 2017 October 22, Stitzer, their clergy TyLacey Hines and the 71 members. Stitzer s mailing address is PO Box 59, Livingston 53554; October 23, 2017 October 29, Stoughton, their clergy Catherine Christman and the 104 members. Stoughton is located at 525 N Lincoln Ave, Stoughton 53589; October 30, 2017 November 5, 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 Jen s Fall Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30-12:30pm. PdC Birthday s 1 Charlene Boom 2 Reid Kovacs 3 Jeremy Koth 4 Beckie Shaw-Patton 5 Susan McDonald 10 Kathryn Floyd 10 Kaleb Hafke 10 Cliff Carpenter 12 Nathan Childs 14 Luke Baker 14 Roger Bailie 16 Adriana Moore 18 Juanita Dyer 20 Nicole Steiber 22 Roger Dyer 30 Pat Coorough 31 Mary Shaw 31 Melody Cox 31 Mary Lund Happy Anniversary! 17 Murray and Roberta Lear 28 Dwaine and Marna Zlabek In Worship for October Greeters for October Oct. 1 Gloria Hutson Oct. 8 Ron & Sylvia Hollenberger Oct. 15 Helen Larson & Deb Martin Oct. 22 Lowell Ahrens Oct. 29 Jo Cox Usher for October Oct. 1 Ruth Anne Caldwell Oct. 8 Gloria Hutson Oct. 15 Mary Atkinson Oct. 22 Jo Cox Oct. 29 Ruth Ann Caldwell October Accompanists: Oct. 1 Lori Frailey Oct. 8 Sue McConald Oct. 15 Nick Stavroplus Oct. 22 The DisChords Oct. 29 Lori Frailey *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 October, join us the 17th at 9am. UMW News A group of United Methodist Women met on 9/23 in Fennimore for their District Gathering. 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. Martha Circle Our next meeting is October 4th at 7:30pm. Our guest speaker will be the nearby and well known, Effigy Mounds. His title is Manager of Cultural Resources. Nancy Harvey has arranged for him to be our guest speaker for the evening. Mary Atkinson will be our hostess. Please join us, everyone is welcome! Questions? Contact Juanita Dyer Throughout the month of September we asked you to vote on your top 3 favorite hymns. Votes will be added up and your favorite songs will be sung during our Hymn Sing on Sunday, October 29th. Join us at 10am while we sing praises to the Lord! Join us Saturday, Sept. 30 & Sunday, Oct 1st UMW Sunday Our next meeting will be October 11th at 1pm. A Call To Prayer And Self Denial A Call to Prayer And Self Denial is an annual observance during which members and friends reflect on the gospel of Christ, pray together, and make an offering to mission with women,children and youth in response to Gods love and Grace. Healthcare for Women and Children have been at the heart of United Methodist Women since the organization was founded in the 1800s. In 2017, the offering received from the Call to Prayer And Self-Denial observance while support programming and advocacy for the health of mothers and children. One hundred percent of the offering will go directly to Maternal and child health programs. Join us in A Call to Prayer And Self Denial observance; your gifts will be a blessing! ~Sandy McCluskey UMW, President Page 8

9 PdC October 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 UMW Sunday 8:45 Church School 9am Fellowship 10am Worship am Bible Study 4 7am Men s Breakfast 7pm Martha Circle 5 9am Global Concerns 6pm Finance Meets 6 8am-Noon Rummage Sale 7 8am-Noon Rummage Sale 5pm Contemporary Worship 8 Pulpit Exchange 8:45 Church School 9am Fellowship 10am Worship 9 6:45 Trustees Meet 7:30 Church Council 10 10am Bible Study 11 7am Men s Breakfast 1pm UMW 7pm SPRC 12 10am Worship at Great River Care Center pm Contemporary Worship 15 8:45 Church School 9am Fellowship 10am Worship am Prayer Circle 10am Bible Study 18 7am Men s Breakfast 2:30 Prairie Maison pm Contemporary Worship 22 Fall Festival 8:45 Church School 9am Fellowship 10am DisChords 11am Potluck am Bible Study 25 7am Men s Breakfast pm Contemporary Worship 29 8:45 Church School 9am Fellowship 10am Hymn Sing 3pm Charge Conf am Bible Study 1-3pm 2nd 50 Page 9

10 2017 Bazaar & Holiday Luncheon Soup, Sandwich & Dessert, Bake Sale, Crafts & Collectibles Saturday, November 11th 10:30am-1:30pm United Methodist Church 625 S Dousman, Prairie du Chien **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** Page 10

11 ~H appening s in PdC~ Mark Your Calendars! Looking ahead to Fall & Winter...Important Dates! November 5th All Saints Sunday Operation Santa + Cap & Mitten Tree Collection Begins *Daylight Saving Time Ends November 11th UMW Fall Bazaar (see page 10 for details) November 22nd Thanksgiving Eve Ecumenical Worship. Times and location will be announced soon. November 24th Salvation Army Bell Ringing begins. Volunteers are needed. November 28th Advent Study, "The Redemption of Scrooge" led by Pastor Barb will be held on Tuesday s at 10am and Wednesday s at 6:30 throughout Advent. More details will be in the November newsletter and bulletins. December 13th UMW/Martha Circle Christmas Party at 5:30pm December 24th Christmas Eve Worship at 10am, 5pm and 8pm 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. We are now eligible to receive Thrivent Choice Dollars. If you are with Thrivent Financial, contact Jen in office if you are interested in designating your Choice Dollars to the church. 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, $1380 has been sent to Conference for apportionments from Scrip sales. 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