On this Sixth Sunday of Easter, we celebrate mothers and all who play a mothering role in our lives as we turn our attention to the gift of the Holy Spirit in John 14: 15-21 https://bit.ly/3LUWzHL and Pastor Katie’s reflection on “Anxiety and the Advocate.” We welcome a new substitute organist in Matthew Thorne.
Category: General
May 9, 2023 – Did you know?
Our Name that Member! feature gave us the opportunity to learn just how well we really know each other. But how well do we know our church?
Here’s this week’s Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!
How much money was set aside in 1900 for a horse and buggy?
- $10
- $30
- $25
Answer:
Minutes of the Sael Society of Christian Endeavor dated January 18, 1900: “Moved and carried that we set aside $25.00 for horse and buggy, but that the amount be not taken from the general fund but that it be raised by the committee in some other way.”
And, if you remember our April 11th Did You Know? was that in 1898 (2 years earlier) the Pastor’s annual salary was $20. Wow! They pledged $25 for a horse and buggy in 1900 but in 1898 the Pastor’s annual salary was $20. And we think the price of eggs is a lot for our budget these days!
Thanks for playing!
We want you to do more than just play Did you know?, we’d also like you to contribute! If you have some church fun facts to share, please send those to Cheri at communications@firstpresgreenbay.org and we’ll have your contribution added to an upcoming Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!
Worship Service May 7, 2023
This Fifth Sunday of Easter is our Legacy Sunday this year, and we’re pleased to welcome The Rev. Kyle Nolan to our pulpit. He will focus on Acts 7: 55-60 https://bit.ly/3VxtoyQ with his message, “How To Bear Witness.” We also celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion this week.
Worship Service April 30, 2023
On this Fourth Sunday of Easter, our CE Director, Joel Morien, brings the word to us from John 10: 1-10 https://bit.ly/3L88eTf with a message “If You Can Be Anything, Be Kind.”
We welcome Steve Warner from JOSHUA to present a Minute for Mission as well. We will receive a special offering to support our Emergency Assistance Fund, which provides help in the form of gas cards, rent and utility assistance and more to members and neighbors in need.
May, 2023 – Composing a Legacy Workshop
How do we tell the story of God’s grace and love—not just today, but for generations to come?
We have been blessed with many special gifts and estates over the years of our history in this church, and our endowment provides a great support to who we are and what we can do together in the kingdom.
We have set aside Sunday – May 7, 2023 as a time to focus our attention and intentions on legacy giving, from wills and bequests to life income plans that will benefit this church for generations to come.
The Rev. Kyle Nolan, a Ministry Relations Officer for the Presbyterian Foundation, will be with us on that day to preach and lead a workshop after the 10 am worship service offering tools to help us craft our faith legacy. He will cover topics including donor advised funds, charitable trusts, retirement accounts and more.
A luncheon will be served following the Fellowship coffee hour for all who wish to attend this workshop—please make your reservation by signing up on the bulletin board or calling the church office at (920) 437-8121 by May 4, 2023.
May 2023 Rundown
Ken Sann’s Installation
Six weeks after it was originally scheduled, the installation of Pastor Ken Sann at First Presbyterian Church of Wausaukee finally took place on Sunday April 23rd! The beautiful chapel’s sanctuary was full, the emotions were high, the food was plentiful and the pastor was duly installed. For this service of the Winnebago Presbytery, Pastor Katie preached the sermon and Nancy Siewert offered a charge to the congregation. Congratulations and blessings, Pastor Ken.
Gestures of Generosity, May 2023
Thank you for your Gesture!
We are still basking in the glow of a spectacular Holy Week and Easter celebration, and it took a village to make it all happen. From Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday and Good Friday to Easter morning, we had worship, music, food, fellowship, scripture, prayer, and praise together.
We are grateful for the generosity of all who made it happen: Mary Steeno and Amy Wittman for leading the children’s choir, the folks who put together our second-annual Palm Sunday brunch, the Worship Committee who hosted dinner and foot-washing and a lovely Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, the faithful few who came on Good Friday to walk through meditation stations and consider the sacrifice of Jesus, Patcee Bucher and Jane Bies who picked up and arranged 42 pots of Easter flowers for display on Easter morning, Becky Christianson who made beautiful bows for each pot, all those who donated the flowers, Tom Schoffelman and Andy Parks who pulled together our Easter choir, and all who sang. Thanks be to God for each one!
If you have a Gestures of Generosity story to share, please contact Cheri at communications@firstpresgreenbay.org and tell us your story.
WELCOME Lydia!
Lydia Ann Morien was born on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 10:10 pm weighing 7 lb, 8 oz and measuring 19 ¾ inches long.
Some of you may have met Lydia when she made her first appearance at church on Easter Sunday. So far, she’s attended every Sunday of her life! Now how many of us can say that?
Brittany is fortunate to have maternity leave through August when she returns to the classroom which is a good thing because she’s a little sleep deprived with Lydia eating every three hours. We’re told that she’s a very good eater. She eats a lot and eats fast. Mom and Dad are trying to get her to slow down a little there.
Aubrey is adjusting to her role as big sister. She’s starting to notice the difference in having a baby sister added to her daily routine. An amazing helper with handing wipes and diapers to Mom and Dad, Aubrey is also known to kiss Lydia’s head and give her gentle hugs whenever she can.
And Lydia has found her voice. When you next see Mom or Dad ask to view the video of dear little Lydia grunting. During waking hours, Lydia passes time with grunt conversation – she’s a grunter!
Mom – Brittany, Dad – Joel, and Big Sister – Aubrey are all at home and healthy and happy! CONGRATULATIONS!!
April 25, 2023 – Did you know?
Our Name that Member! feature gave us the opportunity to learn just how well we really know each other. But how well do we know our church?
Here’s this week’s Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!
What year was the matter of having Deaconesses brought up?
- 1915
- 1940
- 1930
Answer:
From the Trustee minutes on December 2, 1930: Rev. Charles T. Damp led in prayer, after which the matter of having Deaconesses was brought up. Mr. Meister made the motion, seconded by Miss Daggett, that it be brought up at the meeting of the Women’s Union. Another interesting matter was the idea of having a church paper. Several were passed around and it was decided upon motion that Mr. Bodilly and Mr. Meister be appointed on the Committee to assist the pastor with it.
Did you guess correct, or did you learn something new?
Thanks for playing!
We want you to do more than just play Did you know?, we’d also like you to contribute! If you have some church fun facts to share, please send those to Cheri at communications@firstpresgreenbay.org and we’ll have your contribution added to an upcoming Did you know? Tuesday Trivia!
Worship Service April 23, 2023
On this Third Sunday of Easter, we continue our consideration of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus with Luke 24: 13-35 https://bit.ly/3mLkktk, the Road to Emmaus story. In place of the sermon, we will share a chancel drama featuring Grace Estes Collins, Jill Stenson, and Nancy Siewert. We’re pleased to have Jeff Verkuilen at the organ bench again and Olivia Crooks as reader.
