On this Second Sunday of Easter, we continue our celebration of the resurrection by considering “doubting Thomas” in John 20: 19-31 http://bit.ly/415gDOg. Pastor Katie will reflect on the “Marks of Faith.” We’re pleased to welcome Jeff Verkuilen to the organ this week and next.
Category: Worship
Worship Service April 9, 2023
Come celebrate the Resurrection with us! This Sunday we will share the story from Matthew 28: 1-10 http://bit.ly/3mic6Zr and Pastor Katie will reflect that it’s “Not About Believing.”
We are pleased to have Micah Zuelke at the organ and special guest Chris Forbes on trumpet for this festival day, and our choir, directed by Andy Parks, will sing “Alleluia! Give Thanks to the Risen Lord.” An egg hunt for children under 12 will take place as well.
Worship Service April 2, 2023
On this first day of Holy Week, Palm Sunday, we enjoyed our children’s choir performance of “March On, Little Donkey” and Pastor Katie’s sermon spoke to “Who is this?” The celebration of communion continues, and we reflect on readings from Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29 http://bit.ly/41fvGVl and Matthew 21: 1-11 http://bit.ly/3M80HWO. Special thanks to our guest organist Micah Zuelke and our reader, Kirke Ryder.
Worship Service March 26, 2023
On this Fifth Sunday in Lent we look forward to “God So Loved the World” from a vocal quartet, the celebration of communion by intinction, and reflecting on the parable of the Great Banquet from Luke 14: 15-24 http://bit.ly/3ltzmUb. Pastor Katie will help us remember to “R.S.V.P.” for Palm Sunday brunch so you should certainly plan to be here or join us online for worship!
Ken Sann 2023 Installation Services
Wausaukee Installation Service
You are cordially invited to attend a Service of Installation for Ken Sann at his church in Wausaukee on Sunday, April 23 at 3:00 p.m. Just like the ordination, this is a service conducted by Winnebago Presbytery, with ministers and elders appointed to the commission. The church will serve a dinner reception following the service. Please let Pastor Katie know if you’d like to ride along with her and attend.
Althestane Installation Service
With more than 100 people in attendance on Sunday afternoon, March 26 in Althestane, the Installation of Ken Sann to the Ministry of Word of Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) was a grand celebration! The Presbytery of Winnebago turned out in full force with ministers and members from across the region. Special thanks to all who helped put on such a great reception following the worship service.
Worship Service March 19, 2023
On this Fourth Sunday in the season of Lent, our scripture focus will be on Exodus 16: 2-15 http://bit.ly/42dtTBl, the story of manna in the wilderness. Pastor Katie will reflect on “Grumbling, Grace, and Glory” and we will share communion by intinction once again. Our communion bread will be similar to what we believe manna was like—come try it for yourself! Jean Maes will serve as our reader and Micah Zuelke will be at the organ bench again.
Worship Service March 12, 2023
On this Third Sunday in Lent, we will reflect on the story of the woman anointing Jesus’ feet at the dinner table from Luke 7: 36-50 http://bit.ly/3Zx2fxp with the message “Embodied Hospitality.” We celebrate communion once again by intinction, using homemade butterhorn rolls this time, thanks to baker Nancy Siewert. We welcome Micah Zuelke back to the organ bench (finally!) and Pat McCormick will serve as reader.
Worship Service March 5, 2023
This Sunday is the second Sunday in the season of Lent. We will share the sacrament of Communion together and reflect on our reading from Matthew 9: 9-13 http://bit.ly/3ZO7YyI. Pastor Katie will preach on “Companions of Christ.” We’re thrilled to welcome Shirley Schoffelman as pianist and Jill Stenson will serve as our reader for the day.
Worship Service February 26, 2023
This Sunday is the first Sunday in the season of Lent. We will share the sacrament of Communion together and reflect on the story of Jesus’ feeding of the five thousand from Mark 6: 30-44 http://bit.ly/3m17xCd. Pastor Katie will preach on “Plans for a Picnic.” We’re thrilled to welcome Jeff Verkuilen to the organ bench and Elliot Stenson will serve as our reader for the day.
The Celebrations Continue for Pastor Ken Sann
On Sunday, February 19, 2023 we had the great honor of hosting a service of worship for Winnebago Presbytery at which Ken Sann was ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. His journey up to this point took many years, so the celebration was that much sweeter! Special thanks to all who assisted that afternoon in the worship service and in the beautiful reception following. A ministerial robe worn by the late Ted Sperduto was presented to Ken, and our church gave him a lovely green stole featuring the tree of life and streams of living water.
Ken has been called to serve part-time at two small churches in the northern region of our presbytery, Presbyterian churches in Wausaukee and Athelstane. (He has been preaching in these same churches for more than a year, but now he officially becomes their pastor.) He will be installed to this position at each church later this month, and invites us to attend these installation services as we are able. The installation at Wausaukee will be on Sunday, March 12 at 3:00 pm and at Athelstane on Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 pm. Each service will be followed by a celebration meal.
Please join our sisters and brothers in the faith as we continue this celebration of the Spirit in the life of Ken Sann.
