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THE PROVERB Called by God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to worship, grow and serve. Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love.

Pastor s Message Congregational Meeting 1/21 Church Closings Session Notes Committee Chairpersons Financial Report Repair the Roof Fund Worship Committee Lectionary Readings Christian Education

W32690 Highway K, Hartland, WI Telephone: 262-966-2410 Website: www.kmupc.com E-mail: kmupcnews@gmail.com STAFF Minister: Rev.

Some are in the habit of doing this. Instead, let us encourage one another with words of hope. (Hebrews 10:24-25) In January during the 9:00 a.m. education hour we are making a shift in our education curriculum.

So all adults are invited! During this time Laura Lee and Phyllis Warden are going to hold faith-based fellowship building activities for those who are in sixth grade on down.

The beauty of this training is that it is not another program. It results in people empowered with skills to build up one another in Christ as scripture tells us.

1 THE PROVERB Called by God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to worship, grow and serve. Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. JANUARY 2018 Let us help one another to do good works. Pastor s Message Congregational Meeting 1/21 Church Closings Session Notes Committee Chairpersons Financial Report Repair the Roof Fund Worship Committee Lectionary Readings Christian Education Missions Committee Church New Year s Resolutions Presbyterian Women Women of Faith Deacons Corner Bulletin Board Birthday List Book Club January Calendar KETTLE MORAINE UNITED 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 And let us not give up meeting together. Some are in the habit of doing this. Instead, let us encourage one another with words of hope. (Hebrews 10:24-25) In January during the 9:00 a.m. education hour we are making a shift in our education curriculum. We are going to combine all the classes from the ages of those who were confirmed last year through adults (including the parent class) into one class to go through a four-week study. So all adults are invited! During this time Laura Lee and Phyllis Warden are going to hold faith-based fellowship building activities for those who are in sixth grade on down. The material the adults will focus on is called Full Circle. It trains adults in specific skills to mentor a young person s growing in faith. The beauty of this training is that it is not another program. It results in people empowered with skills to build up one another in Christ as scripture tells us. Its methods pull from the ways that have been time-tested over the centuries, as we look first at what worked in building us up in the faith. As we see more clearly how the Holy Spirit worked through these activities, we more clearly see what still works today. Perhaps, Tom s story can give some illustration. Tom was a successful youth minister. Like others in youth ministry, he participated in numerous training from different organizations and experts. Often he would be excited thinking, This is it! He was always looking for that new model or silver bullet that would bring about successful youth ministry. Tom built up a team of volunteers who were like him to pull off the adventures. They did fun activities, ski trips, and even studied the Bible on occasion. The numbers of kids began to grow. Kids were having fun, and memories created, but there was something missing. While the kids were having fun, most of them were not picking up on the faith message, no matter how hard he tried to make it available.

Page 2 - The Proverb January 2018 Then Tom began to reflect on his own life. Why did he ever get involved in youth ministry? Why did he develop and mature in the faith?

Tom concluded, Somehow, through all these people in my life, God got through to me. There was even a time in his youth, he got into some destructive behavior trying to fit in with the crowd.

He looked up to a church friend s mom who looked after him like a mentor. From church Tom learned acceptance, about grace, the importance of service and volunteering.

2 Page 2 - The Proverb January 2018 Then Tom began to reflect on his own life. Why did he ever get involved in youth ministry? Why did he develop and mature in the faith? He did not have access to such youth programs growing up. He went to a small church. In fact, there was no youth program at that church. Tom concluded, Somehow, through all these people in my life, God got through to me. There was even a time in his youth, he got into some destructive behavior trying to fit in with the crowd. But from the influence of those people of faith around him, Tom learned the power of positive peer pressure and his life straightened out. He looked up to a church friend s mom who looked after him like a mentor. From church Tom learned acceptance, about grace, the importance of service and volunteering. Through those at church, Tom saw lives that lived as Jesus lived. And they saw in him things that he didn t know existed, but were now growing. And now, as Tom looked back at his life, he was now seeing what was missing. It wasn t more fun activities. It was surrounding the youth with faithful adults. In the 1990s, studies were done on who positively influences the faith in youth, and then training was developed to further equip these adult to influence the spiritual lives in these youth. Full Circle extends this training. Come and join us in learning, equipping and activities as we grow in building up one another in Christ. May the new year bring us many life sustaining, Spirit-filled adventures, Pastor Matt Sunday, January 21 after Worship Meet in the Sanctuary to approve committee reports and the 2018 Budget. After the meeting, we will enjoy a lunch celebration with Pastor Matt in honor of his completion of requirements to be a Presbyterian minister! CHURCH CLOSINGS: Pastor Matt and the Clerk of Session will make the decision to close church around 8 a.m. on Sundays. Look for the closing on the Ch. 4 closing listings, our website and Facebook page, or check for an announcement. You may also receive a message from 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. You don t have to pick up the phone, you can just let it leave the message.

3 Page 3 - The Proverb January 2018 SESSION NOTES: Kathy Lembke (Clerk of Session) / klembke@franzengraphics.com Session will next meet in Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. A new year is bringing new faces to your Session. We would like to thank Hans Guderyon and Kitty Schultz for their time and service as they conclude their terms. Stepping up is not always easy, and we appreciate their dedication and time spent. We would like to thank Bob Flatt and Scott Meyer for their upcoming year of service. Both of these men serve with intelligence and a great sense of humor. We also welcomed Wally Friedl and Stephanie Flessert. Wally will be assuming the chair of Building and Grounds, Stephanie will be assuming the Chair of the Worship Committee. I pray that all members will support them, as they volunteered with the love of this church in their hearts. Motions for the Month of December included: Motion to modify the amount dedicated for Benevolence Mission to 0% based on our negative 2018 deficit forecast. Motion approved. Motion to approve the Annual Budget with the amendment to Benevolence Mission amount to 0%. Motion approved. Motion to finalize the Copier Contract ID number SEC for 60 months. Motion approved. Motion to set the Annual Meeting for January 21, 2018, 11:00am, for the purpose of reviewing annual reports and terms of call for Pastor Lee. Motion approved. As we look forward to the New Year with hope, I pray all of you will have Good Health, Love and Joy. Respectfully Submitted, Kathy Lembke, Clerk of Session COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS / LEADERSHIP: CLERK OF SESSION: Kathy Lembke (Clerk of Session) / klembke@franzengraphics.com BUDGET & FINANCE: BUILDING & GROUNDS: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: MISSIONS/EVANGELISM: WORSHIP: TREASURER: PERSONNEL & STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEES: NOMINATING: Robert Flatt (chair) / rsflatt@sbcglobal.net Wally Friedl (chair) / friedl909@yahoo.com Scott Meyer (chair) / smeyer374@gmail.com Phyllis Warden (chair) / flipwarden@hotmail.com Stephanie Flessert (chair) / slflessert@yahoo.com Scott Meyer (chair) / smeyer374@gmail.com r esponsibility of Session Kathy Lembke / klembke@franzengraphics.com

Page 4 - The Proverb January 2018 BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE: Robert Flatt (chair) 262-369-9891 / rsflatt@sbcglobal.

This number reflects November postings only and does not include any December givings to the Fund.

All other expenses were generally in line with the budget. As anticipated we depleted cash reserves in November as we drew down the Dayton Memorial Fund, with Session approval.

4 Page 4 - The Proverb January 2018 BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE: Robert Flatt (chair) / rsflatt@sbcglobal.net Our November income was enhanced by $5501 designated for the building Fund (Raise the Roof). This also is reflected in the Year to Date Numbers to the amount of $9,909. This number reflects November postings only and does not include any December givings to the Fund. Our November expenses were under budget primarily due to Building and Grounds Expense, Departmental Expenses coming in under budgeted amounts, and Year End Adjustments. All other expenses were generally in line with the budget. As anticipated we depleted cash reserves in November as we drew down the Dayton Memorial Fund, with Session approval. $10,000 was authorized at the September Session Meeting to meet expenses. This is inline with the negative income approved budget. (The annual budget adopted at the Annual Meeting had a net income loss of $25,826.) As we look to the future we see new levels of participation and excitement in Christian Education, music enhancement at worship and pastor leadership on a continuing basis as well as increased membership involvement. These are all signs of growth at KMUPC. BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE: P Wally Friedl (chair) / friedl909@yahoo.com RAISE THE ROOF FUND UPDATE: $12,348 We will continue to have fundraisers and events until we reach our $20,000 goal.

Page 5 - The Proverb January 2018 WORSHIP COMMITTEE: Stephanie Flessert (chair) 262-966-0863 / slflessert@yahoo.com Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 10 at 3 p.m. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES /10 a.m. Jan. 7 Baptism of the Lord.

Generations guitar group plays. JANUARY LECTIONARY READINGS Jan. 6 Epiphany of the Lord Isaiah 60:1 6 Psalm 72:1 7, 10 14 Ephesians 3:1 12 Matthew 2:1 12 Jan.

6 The manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1 12) Practices are on Wednesdays Handbells (4pm): Emily Guderyon (262) 719-2909 Choir (5pm): Stephanie Flessert

5 Page 5 - The Proverb January 2018 WORSHIP COMMITTEE: Stephanie Flessert (chair) / slflessert@yahoo.com Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 10 at 3 p.m. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES /10 a.m. Jan. 7 Baptism of the Lord. Communion Sunday. Generations guitar group leads music. Jan. 14 Regular worship service. Choir sings. Jan. 21 Regular worship service. Handbells play. Annual meeting & lunch. Jan. 28 Regular worship service. Generations guitar group plays. JANUARY LECTIONARY READINGS Jan. 6 Epiphany of the Lord Isaiah 60:1 6 Psalm 72:1 7, Ephesians 3:1 12 Matthew 2:1 12 Jan. 7 - Baptism of the Lord Genesis 1:1 5 Psalm 29 Acts 19:1 7 Mark 1:4 11 Jan nd Sunday after the Epiphany 1 Samuel 3:1 10 (11 20) EPIPHANY: Jan. 6 The manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1 12) Practices are on Wednesdays Handbells (4pm): Emily Guderyon (262) Choir (5pm): Stephanie Flessert (262) Guitar Group: (5 or 6pm) as needed Psalm 139:1 6, Corinthians 6:12 20 John 1:43 51 Jan rd Sunday after the Epiphany Jonah 3:1 5, 10 Psalm 62: Corinthians 7:29 31 Mark 1:14 20 Jan th Sunday after the Epiphany Deuteronomy 18:15 20 Psalm Corinthians 8:1 13 Mark 1:21 28

Page 6 - The Proverb January 2018 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Scott Meyer (chair) 262-397-8365 / sme

The congregation very much enjoyed their performance and singing! Thanks go to those who helped make the program a success!

Thanks also to parents who made sure the children attended practice and got them to church early to get ready, and mostly, thanks to the children for doing such an awesome job!

6 Page 6 - The Proverb January 2018 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Scott Meyer (chair) / smeyer374@gmail.com Next Meeting: Thursday, January 11 at 6p.m. in the Fellowship Hall CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Our children performed their Christmas program for us on Sunday morning, December 24! The congregation very much enjoyed their performance and singing! Thanks go to those who helped make the program a success! Teachers: Sam & Jaime Salzman, Jan Mahaney, Tryna Meyer, Laura Lee, Phyllis Warden & Sue Sharp. Musicians: Wally Friedl, Matt Lee & Stephanie Flessert. Thanks also to parents who made sure the children attended practice and got them to church early to get ready, and mostly, thanks to the children for doing such an awesome job! Children: Ashlynn Imse, Sophia Kemos, Rachel & Sara Kleinhans, Catherine & Elizabeth Lee, Kylie & Toby Meyer, Jack & Dylan Salzman, Shannon, Thomas & Reid Van Roo, Olivia & Emma Voelker MISSION & EVANGELISM COMMITTEE: Phyllis Warden (chair) / flipwarden@hotmail.com Thank you to all who provided an Angel Tree gift, money gifts, and to those who assisted at the party at New Dawn Worship Center in Milwaukee on December 15! You were a great blessing to the children who attended! CHURCH NEW YEAR S RESOLUTIONS (from Crosswalk.com) 1. Pray more. (Zechariah 4:6) 2. Invest in my spiritual gift(s). (I Timothy 4:14-15) 3. Get more intentional about evangelism. (I Corinthians 9:22) 4. Care for myself spiritually. (Philippians 3:12) 5. Make the tough decisions I know are best. (Acts 20:22-24) 6. Confront debilitating patterns of sin. (Hebrews 12:1) 7. Do the hard work needed to build community. (Matthew 18:15) 8. Keep in touch with contemporary culture. (I Chronicles 12:32) 9. Quit comparing myself to other Christians, other leaders and other churches. (John 21:20-23) 10. Read more. (II Timothy 4:9,13) 11. Prioritize my family. (I Timothy 3:2-5) 12. Refuse to use ministry to satisfy my personal ambition. (Jeremiah 45:5) 13. Love people, not just crowds. (I Corinthians 13:1-3) 14. Be more open to change. (Isaiah 43:19) 15. Stay focused on the vision. (Acts 2:42-47)

Page 7 - The Proverb January 2018 The PW (Presbyterian Women of KMUPC) will be meeting Monday, January 8 at 9:30 AM in the church meeting room. Dr.

The first trip was in 2013 and now again in November, and returned home amazed, humbled and awed by the faith and hope of the Christians in Palestine.

Regardless, the Christian communities remain active and vibrant, including the Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant congregations.

7 Page 7 - The Proverb January 2018 The PW (Presbyterian Women of KMUPC) will be meeting Monday, January 8 at 9:30 AM in the church meeting room. Dr. Emma Ledbetter, from LaCrosse, will be our speaker on January 14, JUSTICE AND PEACE IN PALESTINE / ISRAEL Having recently returned from her second trip to the Holy Land, she has a lot to share. The first trip was in 2013 and now again in November, and returned home amazed, humbled and awed by the faith and hope of the Christians in Palestine. The Christian community had dropped from 40% in 1948 to less than 2% today. Regardless, the Christian communities remain active and vibrant, including the Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant congregations. The majority of the relief and human services are Christian projects that serve everyone. The Palestinian people live under the Occupation of the cruelest kind, the Kairos Palestine Christmas Alert 2017 says it well: In the context of the Israeli occupation of Palestine and the Palestinians, injustice is tangible and real. It manifested in the face of the refugee, the family whose land was confiscated, the worker who stands in line at the checkpoint in the heat of the sun for hours, the villagers who suffer the violence of the Israeli settlers. Injustice is apparent in the unequal distribution of wealth, water and other natural resources, the laws and measurements that privilege one people over another. Churches across our country, including the Presbyterian Church, have been advocates for Peace and Justice in Palestine. Dr. Ledbetter hopes to convey some of her experiences with the people of the Holy Land. Questions and conversation are welcome The PW will host Coffee Hour in the Fellowship Hall. Next Meeting: Thursday, January 18 at 12:30 p.m. Bring a sandwich. All ladies are welcome to attend meetings. DEACONS CORNER: NEXT MEETING: Monday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room DEACONS: Sandy Flatt, Sandy Friedl, Diane Kallas, Mary Kemos, Duane Koski, Jan Mahaney, Jean Mickler, & Judy Warner.

Page 8 - The Proverb January 2018 MINISTER S OFF DAY Mondays are Pastor Matt s

Sobchak Golder Donna DuBrava Catherine Lee 22 23 25 Dick Spilger Josh Rudy

Catherine and Elizabeth would like to thank you so much for all the Christmas

It is truly a blessing to be part of this church, and we are so happy to be

We also thank the group that came to the Schauer Center to see Elizabeth's

Thanks again and we look forward to enjoying 2018 with you.

e-mail and phone prayer chains. Donna s cell phone number is (262) 391-8736.

Members may also submit prayer request through our website: www.kmupc.com.

com Next meeting, Monday, February 19 at 3:30 p.m. Book: Hilllbilly Elegy by JD Vance.

8 Page 8 - The Proverb January 2018 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: THANK YOU JANUARY 4 9 Donna Klink Jarett Kallas Jessica Kallas Sara Sobchak Golder Donna DuBrava Catherine Lee Dick Spilger Josh Rudy Leary Dean 30 Connor Lindquist 31 Trenton Krogmann Pastor Matt, Laura, Catherine and Elizabeth would like to thank you so much for all the Christmas wishes, cards and gifts we have received this holiday season. It is truly a blessing to be part of this church, and we are so happy to be surrounded by such a caring congregation. We also thank the group that came to the Schauer Center to see Elizabeth's musical. It was touching to see so many people to cheer her on. Thanks again and we look forward to enjoying 2018 with you. PRAYER REQUESTS Please contact Donna Anderson to have requests put on our 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: Stephanie Flessert (coordinator) / slflessert@yahoo.com Next meeting, Monday, February 19 at 3:30 p.m. Book: Hilllbilly Elegy by JD Vance. There are many copies in all formats in our library system. We will meet at church unless someone would like to host. Please let Stephanie know if you will be attending. POINSETTIA We wish to thank the Evangelism Committee of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in North Lake for their gift of a poinsettia for Christmas!

9 Page 9 - The Proverb January 2018 Monday, January 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wednesday, January 3 9:30 am Mahjong (FH) 5 pm Choir Practice S 6 pm Guitar Practice S Sunday, January 7 - Communion 9 am Adult Classes MR & FH 9 am Sunday School LL 10 am Worship Service S 11 am Fellowship Hour FH Monday, January 8 9:30 am PW Meeting FH Wednesday, January 10 9:30 am Mahjong (FH) 3 pm Worship Committee Meeting MR 4 pm Handbell Practice S 5 pm Choir Practice S Thursday, January 11 6 pm Christian Education Mtg MR Sunday, January 14 9 am Adult Classes MR & FH 9 am Sunday School LL 10 am Worship Service S 11 am Fellowship Hour FH Monday, January 15 6:30 pm Deacon s Meeting MR Tuesday, January 16 6:30 pm Session Meeting MR Wednesday, January 17 9:30 am Mahjong (FH) 4 pm Handbell Practice S 5 pm Guitar Practice S Thursday, January 18 12:30 pm Women of Faith Mtg. MR Saturday, January 20 - NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Sunday, January 21 9 am Adult Classes MR & FH 9 am Sunday School LL 10 am Worship Service S 11 am Annual Meeting S 12 pm Celebration Lunch FH Wednesday, January 24 9:30 am Mahjong (FH) 4 pm Handbell Practice S 5 pm Choir Practice S 6 pm Guitar Practice S Sunday, January 28 9 am Adult Classes MR & FH 9 am Sunday School LL 10 am Worship Service S Wednesday, January 31 9:30 am Mahjong (FH) 4 pm Handbell Practice S 5 pm Choir Practice S 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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THE PROVERB FEBRUARY Called by God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to worship, grow and serve.

THE PROVERB FEBRUARY Called by God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to worship, grow and serve. THE PROVERB Called by God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to worship, grow and serve. A Great Big Thank You to All of You! I am very happy that I have successfully completed all of