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 my exams and have been accepted into the PC(USA). But what was truly heartwarming was the kind and generous welcome I received from all of you. FEBRUARY 2018 Pastor s Message Session Notes Committee Chairpersons Financial Report Repair the Roof Fund Worship Committee Lectionary Readings Christian Education Deacons Corner Presbyterian Women Women of Faith Church Closings Bulletin Board Birthday List Book Club February Calendar On January 21, I knew there was going to be a celebration gathering after worship, but I was not expecting the strange movement of tables and the gifts laid upon them during the announcements. The Geneva Robe, which is often worn by Presbyterian ministers, is beautiful. I was planning on buying one over the next couple of month, but now I joyfully get to begin wearing it right away. A bit of history on those robes. They tie us to the times of John Calvin. It was common to wear your academic robes as a pastor as a sign to show you have been trained for the job. The stole (the cloth that goes around the neck) is excellent. I immediately noticed how well it hung, as well as how used mine have become. I really like the Presbyterian symbol which will be very appropriate on Reformation Sunday as well as other occasions. The cross is a delight as well. The Celtic style of the Presbyterian Cross finds its roots in Scotland. KETTLE MORAINE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH N66 W32690 Highway K, Hartland, WI Telephone: 262-966-2410 Website: www.kmupc.com E-mail: kmupcnews@gmail.com STAFF 53029 Becoming Presbyterian took a lot of prayerful thought. No matter how I looked at it, it was the direction I discerned God pointing me. Simply put, it was a closer fit to who I am both theologically as well as how it was structured to work. The fit in this congregation matched better than any other congregation I have served as well. I am very glad to be here. I look forward to our future journey together. We are living in a fast-paced ever-changing culture, which has brought confusion to many congregations as how to interact. I believe we have the gifts to continue to be God s people in this time and in this place. The Holy Spirit is still moving among us. I believe there will be a bright future for us together. Minister: Rev. Matthew Lee Secretary: Stephanie Flessert Handbell Director: Emily Guderyon Choir Director: Stephanie Flessert In Christ s mission, Custodian: Sue Weber Pastor Matt
Page 2 - The Proverb February 2018 SESSION NOTES: Kathy Lembke (Clerk of Session) 262-367-8966 / klembke@franzengraphics.com Session will next meet in Tuesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. What a wonderful celebration we had on January 21 st! I thank Stephanie and Mark Flessert for the delicious Chili, and the Worship Committee for hosting and providing the additional treats. Your Session had its first meeting for the year on January 16 th. We welcomed Stephanie and Wally to the team. Here are the business items we addressed at our meeting. Motion: Motion to create an ad-hoc committee for the purpose of facilitating a smooth transaction. The Treasurer Transition Committee is formed. Bob Flatt, Wally Friedl, Stephanie Flessert and Scott Meyer will work together to prepare a KMUPC manual outlining the procedures required for transparent reporting, and that will satisfy a budget review. Motion approved. Motion: Motion granting B & G authorization power for repairs up to $500 in a single month, as they see fit. Expenses in excess of $500 will be brought to Session for review and approval. Motion approved. Motion: Motion to elect Scott Myer, as he is willing, to continue as KUMPC Treasurer for 2018. Motion approved. As I had stated at our Congregation meeting, Scott will be retiring at the end of this year. We are asking members to consider serving as our Treasurer. Scott would show you the ropes, and the computer system we have in place to assist in the documentation. Please prayerfully consider stepping up into this role, we need you! Remember to reflect God s love in all you do, and to all you meet. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Lembke COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS / LEADERSHIP: CLERK OF SESSION: Kathy Lembke (Clerk of Session) 262-367-8966 / klembke@franzengraphics.com BUDGET & FINANCE: BUILDING & GROUNDS: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: MISSIONS/EVANGELISM: WORSHIP: TREASURER: PERSONNEL & STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEES: NOMINATING: Robert Flatt (chair) 262-369-9891 / rsflatt@sbcglobal.net Wally Friedl (chair) 920-474-4275 / friedl909@yahoo.com Scott Meyer (chair) 262-397-8365 / smeyer374@gmail.com Phyllis Warden (chair) 262-646-3873 / flipwarden@hotmail.com Stephanie Flessert (chair) 262-966-0863 / slflessert@yahoo.com Scott Meyer (chair) 262-397-8365 / smeyer374@gmail.com responsibility of Session Kathy Lembke 262-367-8966 / klembke@franzengraphics.com
Page 3 - The Proverb February 2018 BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE: Robert Flatt (chair) 262-369-9891 / rsflatt@sbcglobal.net Our December income increased by $5250 as generous donations to the building fund (Raise the Roof) were recorded this period. Year to date, with a $1,000 carry over from 2016, we have received and allocated $16,179 for the roof. This is commendable as we head into 2018 with a roof repair in the range of $25,000 estimated looming. Year-to-date the pledge forecast fell $4,732, 5.2% short of budget. Our December expenses were slightly under budget year-to-date and were in line with minor variances. While our overall net income is -$6759, when taking into account the Raise the Roof, designated fund, we are at a net income loss of $21,701 which is more in line with the net income loss of a negative net income budget forecast of -$25,826. Our 2018 budget pretty much parallels the 2017 budget. It will again be a challenge in 2018 as we are forecasting withdrawals from the Dayton Memorial Fund to meet the expenses of the Church. We see positive signs of growth and giving. One only needs to look at the response to the Raise the Roof giving for verification. Participation is growing in all our program areas. New ideas are being generated and put in place. There is a can do attitude and we now have the continuity of pastoral leadership. These are the signs of growth now prevalent at KMUPC. BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE: P Wally Friedl (chair) 920-474-4275 / friedl909@yahoo.com RAISE THE ROOF FUND UPDATE: $16,179 We will continue to have fundraisers and events until we reach our $20,000 goal.
Page 4 - The Proverb February 2018 WORSHIP COMMITTEE: Stephanie Flessert (chair) 262-966-0863 / slflessert@yahoo.com Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 14 at 3 p.m. LENT SERVICES ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE / 7 p.m. at St. John s Lutheran Church, Stone Bank WEDNESDAY SUPPER & SERVICES/6 p.m. Feb. 21 at KMUPC Feb. 28 at St. John s Mar. 7 at KMUPC Mar. 14 at St. John s Mar. 21 at KMUPC HOLY THURSDAY / 7 p.m. at KMUPC GOOD FRIDAY / 7 p.m. at St. John s FEBRUARY LECTIONARY READINGS Feb. 4 - Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Isaiah 40:21 31 Psalm 147:1 11, 20c 1 Corinthians 9:16 23 Mark 1:29 39 Feb. 11 - Transfiguration of the Lord 2 Kings 2:1 12 Psalm 50:1 6 2 Corinthians 4:3 6 Mark 9:2 9 Feb. 14 - Ash Wednesday Joel 2:1 2, 12 17 or Isa. 58:1 12 Psalm 51:1 17 2 Corinthians 5:20b 6:10 Matt. 6:1 6, 16 21 Feb. 18 - First Sunday in Lent Genesis 9:8 17 Psalm 25:1 10 1 Peter 3:18 22 Mark 1:9 15 Feb. 25 - Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 17:1 7, 15 16 Psalm 22:23 31 Romans 4:13 25 Mark 8:31 38 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES /10 a.m. Feb. 4 Communion Sunday. Choir sings Feb. 11 Regular worship service. Handbells play. Feb. 18 Generations guitar group plays. Feb. 25 Southminster Youth Musical. This year, 22 youth from Southminster Presbyterian Church, Vernon Presbyterian & Christ the Servant Lutheran Church are looking forward to joining you for worship. We will be bringing you a musical with a message to take part in your worship service coming up soon. The musical is called Prodigal. The songs and scenes look at the idea of the Prodigal Son from a modern day teenage view point. The reassurance that God s love is there for us always even when we turn away or make bad choices is what all of us need to hear and remember! The show is filled with songs from the group Casting Crown, so hopefully you will recognize some of them. The purpose for the visit is to join together in fellowship and worship as well as to fundraise for our upcoming youth mission trip to St. Louis in July. Practices are on Wednesdays Handbells (4pm): Emily Guderyon (262) 719-2909 Choir (5pm): Stephanie Flessert (262) 966-0863 Guitar Group: (5 or 6pm) as needed
Page 5 - The Proverb February 2018 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Scott Meyer (chair) 262-397-8365 / smeyer374@gmail.com Next Meeting: Thursday, February 15 at 6p.m. in the Fellowship Hall DEACONS CORNER: Jan Mahaney (moderator) 262-367-6929 /jimnjanmaha@yahoo.com NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room DEACONS: Bette Bold, Sandy Flatt, Sandy Friedl, Mary Kemos, Duane Koski, Jan Mahaney, Jean Mickler. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN will meet on Monday, February 5 at 9:30 a.m. BABY LAYETTES: It s time for us to fill up the crib in the Narthex with layette items for mothers who need a little help. The Presbyterian Women ask you to please bring your baby items throughout February. Next Meeting: Thursday, February 15 at 12:30 p.m. Bring a sandwich. All ladies are welcome to attend meetings. 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 e-mail 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 405-308-4474 (or 405-308-4484 or 866-994-7678). 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.
Page 6 - The Proverb February 2018 PRAYER REQUESTS Please contact Donna Anderson to have requests put on our e-mail and phone prayer chains. Donna s cell phone number is (262) 391-8736. Or e-mail her at: ddanlw@aol.com. Members may also submit prayer request through our website: www.kmupc.com. WEEKLY ATTENDANCE Date Adults Youth Total Jan. 7 46 3 49 Jan. 14 34 8 42 Jan. 21 61 7 68 Jan. 28 33 4 37 Stephanie Flessert (coordinator) 262-966-0863 / slflessert@yahoo.com Next meeting, Monday, February 19 at 3:30 p.m. Book: Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. There are many copies in all formats in our library system. We will have potluck treats at church, unless someone would like to be the hostess, either at your home or here at church. Please let Stephanie Flessert know if you are attending. FEBRUARY 1 Shannon Van Roo 2 Carol Gunderson 3 Laura Lee 8 Larry Lemmenes 9 Bob Washburn 14 Nancy Hayden 18 Nan Preussler 20 Mia Kollath 24 Joey Edlhuber 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: 608-921-1029. PIGGLY WIGGLY RECEIPTS Please bring in your Piggly Wiggly store receipts and put them in the bin, bottom left corner of mailboxes near front door. We trade them in for a percentage in cash!
Page 7 - The Proverb February 2018 Saturday, February 3 9 am Leadership Training Southminster PC Sunday, February 4 - Communion 9 am Adult Classes MR & FH 9 am Sunday School LL 10 am Worship Service S 11 am Fellowship Hour FH Monday, February 5 9:30 am PW Meeting FH Wednesday, February 7 9:30 am Mahjong (FH) 4 pm Handbell Practice S 5 pm Choir Practice S 6 pm Guitar Practice S Thursday, February 8 6 pm Christian Education Mtg MR Sunday, February 11 9 am Adult Classes MR & FH 9 am Sunday School LL 10 am Worship Service S Wednesday, February 14 9:30 am Mahjong (FH) 3 pm Worship Committee Meeting MR 4 pm Handbell Practice S 5 pm Guitar Practice S 6:30 pm Choir Practice St. John s 7 pm Ash Wed. Service St. John s Thursday, February 15 12:30 pm Women of Faith Mtg. MR Sunday, February 18 9 am Adult Classes MR & FH 9 am Sunday School LL 10 am Worship Service S 11 am Fellowship Hour FH Monday, February 19 3:30 pm Book Club Meeting FH 6:30 pm Deacon s Meeting MR Tuesday, February 20 6:30 pm Session Meeting MR - NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Wednesday, February 21 9:30 am Mahjong (FH) 4 pm Handbell Practice S 5 pm Choir Practice S 6 pm Lent Supper & Service FH Sunday, February 25 9 am Adult Classes MR & FH 9 am Sunday School LL 10 am Worship Service S Wednesday, February 28 9:30 am Mahjong (FH) 4 pm Handbell Practice S 5 pm Choir Practice S 6 pm Lent Supper & Service St. John 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
KETTLE MORAINE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH N66 W32690 Highway K Hartland, WI 53029