WE ARE THE CHURCH TOGETHER

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1 WE ARE THE CHURCH TOGETHER April, 2017 STURGEON BAY MORAVIAN CHURCH 323 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE, STURGEON BAY, WI CONGREGATIONAL WATCHWORD: Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-- his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES April 5 10:30 am Worship/Communion April 16 6:00 am Easter Sunrise Service/Shiloh April 9 10:30 am Worship/Palm Sunday 10:30 am Easter Worship/SBMC April 10,11,12 6:30 pm Holy Week Services April 13 6:30 pm Maundy Thursday/Communion April 23 & 30 10:30 am Regular Worship April 14 6:30 pm Good Friday/Tenebrae FINANCIAL CHART E.Klein Thank you to - John Sullivan for coordinating the replacement of our kitchen counter-tops and the installation of a new sink and faucet. John Sullivan, Sharon Sullivan, Karen Reichard, Charlotte Schroeder, Ginny Nairn, Jean Schmuhl and Roger Crass for their help with the project. It looks wonderful!

2 Page 2 CALENDAR Wed. Night Youth: Rams (Gr.1-5) 4:30-5:30; Discipleship Choir 5:30-5:50; Youth Bible Study 6:00-6:30; Nazarite Choir 6:15-6:40; Sister s Chorus 6:30-7:00; Nazarites (Gr. 7-8) 7:00-8:00; Sr. High (Gr. 9-12) 7:00-9:00 Discipleship Class (Gr. 6): Wed. 5:30-6:45 pm Sunday School: 9:00 am Coffee Hus: Sundays, 9:00 am Quilting Group: 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 am Bible Studies: Women s Monday Morning Bible Study, 8:00 am; Men s Tuesday Study, 7:30 am Honor Circle: 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 am, in the Fellowship Room Faith Circle: 2nd Tuesday, 1:30 pm at Pine Crest MEETINGS CEC Meeting 4/04 6:30 pm Stewardship Committee 4/06 8:30 am Budget & Finance 4/10 12:00 pm Joint Board Meeting 4/10 7:30 pm April 14 Office Closed April 16 9:00 am Easter Breakfast April 16 9:30 am Sunday School Candy Hunt April EASTER NOTES Family Retreat/Mt. Morris MISSION TRIPS New York June 27 July 2 Urban Immersion August 6 9 IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY Baptism: On March 19th we welcomed Lily Rae Christianson, daughter of Andrew and Jacqueline Christianson, born June 1, 2016 in Green Bay, into our church family by the sacrament of infant Baptism. Lily is the granddaughter of Randy and Ellen Christianson and Steve and Pam Robillard. Her sponsors are Steven Robillard and Kristina Konen. QUILT RAFFLE King Size (108 x 108 ) Star Gazer Quilt Raffle Tickets are available during Coffee Hus on Sunday mornings or from the church office during office hours. 3 for $25.00 or $10 each. Drawing Information Soup lunch following worship on May 7th Music Sunday. Bake sale and quilt drawing at Noon. Proceeds will go toward the Deficit Reduction. SUNDAY SCHOOL EASTER CANDY HUNT - April 16, 9:30 am We are requesting individually wrapped candy for our annual Sunday school Easter candy hunt. Please drop off your donation to the church office before April 13. Thank you.

3 Page 3 YOUTH CAMPING PROGRAMS Þ Register on the Western District Website Send to Western District. Þ Complete the SBMC Scholarship/Transportation Request and submit to Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church. **Important Note: In order to get the $50.00 Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church scholarship and be eligible for possible transportation you will be required to complete the SBMC Camp Scholarship and Transportation Request form. You may access this form, in either a pdf format or interactive form, from our website home page or in the display racks in the narthex and by coffee hus. MORAVIAN SUMMER CAMPS 2017 CAMP EARLY GRADES REGISTRATION COMPLETED DATE DATES 4M August JUNIOR 1 or 2 REGISTRATION FEE BALANCE DUE BALANCE DUE *W/OUT *EARLY REG. - EARLY REG. SBMC REG. FEE PAID & FEE PAID SCHOLARSBMC $50 SBMC $50 SHIP APPLIED APPLIED TOTAL COST OF CAMP W/OUT REG. FEE & DISCOUNTS Before July July 31 - August 4 3, 4 or 5 Before July Bā6 August , 4, 5 or 6 Before July WINMOR July , 7 or 8 Before July CHETEK July thru Age 21 Before July All calcula ons already include WD Subsidy. Mail Registra ons and Payments to: (Name of Camp) ** ** 4M Camp c/o Linda Rabbach ** Moravian Jr. Camp N7173 Hwy. 26 ** Bā6 Camp Watertown, WI ** Winmor Camp ** Chetek Camp Plus 50 Retreat Mt. Morris August Costs: Black Oak $185 Cabin $144 Includes three nights and all meals Campsite $81 for three nights plus meals $87 per person Reservations due by August 1, $50 deposit. For more information contact Wanda Veldman at rev.wveldman@gmail.com or call

4 Page 4 ORDER AND SIGN UP DEADLINES All of these items can be purchased through our website at or pick up forms from the display areas in the Narthex or by Coffee Hus. Lilies for Easter Orders Due by no later than April 3 I n Memory or In Honor of a loved one. $14.00 each yours to keep following 10:30 am Easter morning worship service. Schroeder Flower Baskets Orders Due by no later than April 26 Available for pick up on May 12 between 4-6 pm Variety available $23.00 each. Annual Church Retreat Weekend of April Mt. Morris Black Oak is full. Additional accommodations are available in Sandhill.

5 Page 5 ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION (Also Available: Register/pay on line through our website: Youth of all faiths are welcome! Date: Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16, 2017 Time: Who: Place: 9:00 am to Noon Students completing Grade K-5 as of June, Grade 6 and up can serve as helpers. Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church, 323 South Fifth Avenue Cost: $20.00 per student. No charge for Helpers. (Mandatory Helper Meeting: June 12, 8:00 am) Due Date: Registration Received or Post-Marked by No Later than Noon on June 2, 2017 Offering for Feed My People : Monday/Soup; Tuesday/Paper Products; Wednesday/Peanut Butter; Thursday/Cereal and Pasta; Friday/Soap ".."".."".."".."".."".."".."".."".."".." 2017 Ecumenical Vacation Bible School Registration Student s Name: Date of Birth: Last Grade Completed: (As of June this year.) Allergies, medical concerns or special needs: Parent/Guardian s Name: Address: Daytime Phone No.: Address: School Attending: Parent/Guardian s Church: Check Items that Apply: Elementary Student Helper (Have completed Grade 6 or older) No Charge for Helpers Specify Any Dates Not Available: I will require a $20.00 VBS scholarship for my student. Medical Consent: In the event that parent/guardian cannot be reached I give permission to the VBS director to seek necessary medical treatment. I will assume responsibility for all medical bills, if any. Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date: *All information gathered on this VBS registration form are for VBS use only and will not be used for any other purpose.