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1 January 2016 WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 125 WEST ONTARIO, PO BOX 237, ROGERS CITY, MI PHONE: rcwestminster@gmail.com Rev. Greg - revgregrc@yahoo.com, Rev. Karen revkarenrc@yahoo.com Home Phone: Website: rcwpc.org Revs. Karen & Greg Zurakowski Greetings in Christ! Happy New Year! Our prayer is that 2016 will be fulfilling and joyful for each of you! We enjoyed a wonderful Advent and Christmas season, and even though the white Christmas we all hoped for came a little late, our first major holiday as your co-pastors was a source of great joy for us! January offers a bit of a respite from the craziness of Christmas and New Year s celebrations, before we enter into Lent, another time of preparation on the church calendar. Cabin Fever Rendezvous Sunday, January 10 Noon-5:00 p.m. Take down decorations on Monday, January 11 10:00 Take down the tree on Tuesday, January 12 10:00 Annual Reports of Committees due in church office - Friday, January 15. Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday Noon The five weeks between Epiphany and the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday is called Ordinary Time in the church year, one of two extended periods of time during which there are no major events to be observed or festivals to be celebrated; it is a time when the everyday work of the church takes place, and a time when we as individuals can make the lessons of Christmas a part of our very souls. This is a precious gift, because it s all-too-easy to get wrapped up in the excitement and busyness of preparing for a big event (like Christmas or Easter), and in the process lose sight of why we re preparing; Ordinary Time presents us with the opportunity to think and pray about the important things in our lives with fewer distractions. Really, there s nothing at all ordinary about Ordinary Time! (continued on next page)

2 Now for a bit of business; soon you will be receiving a follow-up letter regarding the stewardship effort; we hope that you have had the opportunity to think and pray about your support for the ongoing ministries of Westminster Presbyterian Church. We earnestly desire as much of your time and talent as you can afford; and we would be appreciative of your financial support as well, but only you can decide whether or not a financial pledge will fit into your household s budget for We are looking forward to 2016, with great anticipation; our first six months with you have been glorious, and we only expect things to get better! There s nothing quite so rewarding as serving Christ together with folks who obviously get a high from doing good works; it is a great privilege to share the journey with you! See you in worship! Rev. Karen & Rev. Greg Christian Education Committee News Sunday School will be held at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday. A youth group is still in the planning stages. Please let the committee know if you have any ideas for gettogethers or field trips with the youth. Adult Study An Adult Bible Study is being planned during Lent, which begins in February. Watch the bulletins for more details. Let s Brunch Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at Kortman s Restaurant Come Join the Fun Please sign up on the sheet on the desk in the narthex. Everyone is welcome! Help Needed: Monday, January 11, 10:00 a.m. Taking down and putting away the Christmas decorations. Tuesday, January 12, 10:00 a.m. Taking down the Christmas tree. Thank you to all who helped with the decorating. The church was simple beautiful!

3 When? Sunday, January 10 What Time? Following church service until about 5:00 p.m. Where? Westminster Church Dining Room Attire? Very casual camp camos and Saturday jeans Come one, come all! Bring the family, bring some friends this Cabin Fever Rendezvous event will be fun for all ages, and help break up those winter time blahs. Following a hearty soup and salad repast with homemade breads, an afternoon of table games, cards and socializing will begin. From the oldest games to the newest games will be there to play. If you have a favorite, and want to be sure it s there, bring it along. There is no charge but a free will offering will be collected to benefit Art Rocks, a youth art program mentored by Pastor Karen... PRAYER REQUESTS Use this in your prayer time for our Westminster family and loved ones. To include someone in the prayer list please make a note on the Attendance Registration pad or us at rcwestminster@gmail.com. We normally print names for one month. PRAYERS FOR. Westminster Members Art Getzinger, Shelby Nursing Home, Schoenherr Road, Room 104, Shelby Twp., MI Healing for Larry Syrett, Al Parris and Ed Kreft. Friends and Family Ken Snyder, brother of Gail Stoutenburg, suffering with fast progressive Alzheimer s. Ken and his wife live in the Masonic Home, Alma, MI. Thanksgiving for the safe delivery of Liam, grandson of Jerry and Marcia Tuma. Thanksgiving for the safe delivery of baby Lillie, granddaughter of Rev. Bob and Judith Case. Laurie Heintz, Ann Bennett s cousin, undergoing chemo and for her Father, Erie Cole, 92 years old and having undergone surgery. For Dwight Johnson, Ann s Cousin, for issues relating to his Parkinson s disease and who will be having surgery on January 11. The family of Rev. Robert Kyser, recently passed away. Rev. Kyser served at First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey for many years and also served as a supply pastor here at WPC. Levi Krodel, Jeanette & Richard Long s niece s grandson of Glen Rock, PA, diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Prayers for a full recovery. Prayers for Anna Wright as she undergoes cancer treatment. For Vic Kuhlman, finished with cancer treatments. Please pray for continued healing.

4 Terry Scranton receiving dialysis, Tom Dettloff brother of Linda Scranton, prayers for his recovery after a very serious fall and Heidi Scranton who is getting closer to being put on the kidney transplant list but is dealing with a fractured ankle and infection. Prayers for those in the Military Prayers for those who are less mobile Mary Rodewald, Marion Grabenstein, Mary Smith, Diane Grulke, Ed Kreft. Meet You Neighbor We are so happy to have another neighbor submit their info. Thank you Lois, it was fun getting to know you better. Lois Plichta I am Lois Plichta. I moved to Rogers city with my husband, Arnold in October 1989 from Plymouth, Michigan. I was born in Plymouth to Mamie and Clifford Bryan on December 25 th. My twenty year old sister Evelyn greeted me. I graduated from Plymouth High school in Arnold and I met at Riverside Roller Rink in Livonia, Michigan. We were married at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth on October 30, I m a member of First Presbyterian today. We had two daughters, Diane and Carol. Arnold had a cousin in Rogers City, Shirley and Len McLennan, who was a barber in Rogers City and lived on First Street. We were close friends. Arnold liked Lake Huron to fish and duck hunt better than Lake Michigan. We have one Grandson, Aaron McMann, son of Diane and he lives in Alpena. Arnold passed away on April 20, 2010, at Rogers City Tendercare, where he had very good care for four years. He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, on his 90 th birthday. I will join him there some day. I enjoy gardening, word finding and sewing. I also like volunteering on committees. (Note from Linda) Lois volunteered for years for Hospice of Michigan and was a SUPER valuable helper! Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, Following the Worship Service Please Note: Committee Reports need to be in the church office by 11:59 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016 in order to be included in the Annual Report for Westminster. Thank you for your consideration.

5 January 2016 Westminster Presbyterian Church December 2016 ~ January 2016 ~ Feb 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Communion 4 9:45 am Sunday Sch. 8:00 pm AA Meeting 12:00 n Coffee Time 5 10:00 am Worship/Music 5:30 pm Women s AA 7:00 pm Deacon s 6 Epiphany 9:30 am Food Pantry 7 9:00 am TOPS :30 pm Pounds Aweigh :00 a.m. Cabin Fever Rendezvous Set Up 10 Install Officers 11 9:45 am Sunday Sch 12:00 Cabin Fever 17 9:45 am Sunday Sch 12:30 pm Let s Brunch 10:00 am Take Down Christmas Decorations 8:00 pm AA Meeting 18 8:00 pm AA Meeting :00 am Take Down 9:30 am Circle I Christmas Tree 5:30 pm Women s AA 7:00 pm Session 19 5:30 pm Women s AA 20 9:30 am Food Pantry :00 am TOPS :59 a.m. - 3:30 pm Pounds Annual Committee Aweigh Reports due Today :00 am TOPS :30 pm Pounds Aweigh :45 am Sunday Sch 8:00 pm AA Meeting 12:00 n Coffee Time 31 9:45 am Sunday Sch 12:00 Annual Cong. Meeting 26 5:30 pm Women s AA 27 7:00 pm Circle IV Notes: Office Hours Monday-Friday, 9:00-Noon 28 9:00 am TOPS :30 pm Pounds Aweigh More Calendars with US Holidays: Feb 2016, Mar 2016, PDF Calendar Please Note: The Flower Chart for donating flowers for the Sunday morning worship service has been moved to a new location. You will find it in the hallway next to the church office (by the large bulletin board). We thought it would be easier to sign up in this area (less congestion before and after services). Thank you to those who have furnished flowers in the past. Please consider signing up to donate this year. Pick your date and write it on the chart. Thank you!

6 SERVANTS IN WORSHIP Communion Liturgists Greeters Dave Nadolsky & Bill Hanson Molly Zielaskowski Lois Allum Dave Nadolsky Don McLennan Bill Hanson Gail Stoutenburg, Carol Lyberg & Carol Erickson Beach & Kellie Hall, Kim Margherio Mary Miller, Vonnie Gleason, Maggie Morley George & Joan Smart, Marci Schefke Pat Erfurdt, Vonnie Gleason, Barb Rasche Children s Time Leaders Acolyte Rev. Karen Rev. Greg Heather Pines Rene Faust Beth Getzinger No Acolyte Mataya Hanson Hailyn Clark Jadyn Hanson Brody Clark Coffee Hour Counters Roger & Irene Faust Cabin Fever Let s Brunch Today at Kortman s Dick & Jeanette Long, Sadie Lucas Owen & Marion Lamb, Lois Allum George & Joan Smart, Kellie Hall Jerry & Marcia Tuma, Barb Rasche Barb Rasche & Pat Erfurdt

7 John Baptizes Jesus Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3

8 WESTMINSTER LEADERSHIP Ministers All of our Members Pastors Rev. Greg Zurakowski Rev. Karen Zurakowski Home Phone: Organist Ann Bennett Church Secretary Linda Scranton On Course Editor Becky Hanson Clerk of Session Beth Getzinger Church Historian Kay Morrill ELDERS Elders, Class of 2016 Owen Lamb Building & Grounds Jeanette Long Worship & Music Don McLennan Personnel Elders, Class of 2017 Mission Membership/Fellowship & Outreach Bill Hanson Nominating Elders, Class of 2018 Beth Getzinger Clerk George Smart Stewardship & Finance Ann Bennett Christian Education DEACONS Deacons, Class of 2016 Deacons Class of 2017 Deacons Class of 2018 Pat Erfurdt Lois Allum Kim Margherio Marcia Tuma Dana LaBar Priscilla Jaeger Dawn Simpson Jerry Tuma Joan Smart WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PO BOX WEST ONTARIO STREET ROGERS CITY MI 49779