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Pastor Clay’s Potter’s Wheel
As I was driving westward on I-94 late Sunday afternoon to visit my hospitalized cousin in
Minneapolis, I couldn’t help but notice the intensity and sense of urgency with which some people were
driving. One young woman, in particular, stood out. As I was driving in the right lane - my cruise control set
at about 68mph - another car was to my left barely passing me. His cruise control must have been set at
68.1mph. I think we’ve all experienced this. As we were traveling down the highway side-by-side I noticed a
small white car in my rear-view mirror. It was gaining on me - and fast. As the white car approached my car
it jerked into the left lane and rode right up on the other car’s bumper, coming within a five or six feet of the
lead car in the left lane. Granted, that lead driver should have sped up to get around me faster to let the
following car pass, but apparently clicking the + button on his cruise control was too much effort. As the little
white car ever so slowly pulled abreast of my car I looked at its driver. She was a young woman (early to mid
-20s) and she had a scowl on her face, she was leaning forward, both her hands tightly gripped her steering
wheel, her jaw was clenched, her lips were turned down, and her lower lip was literally jutting out in what I
interpreted as an expression of impatience and disgust.
After what was probably a minute and a half, the lead car in the left lane had finally pulled just far
enough ahead of me to leave enough space for the young lady in the white car to bolt into the right lane, which
she did, barely clearing my front bumper. She did not use her right turn signal. As she put the pedal to the
metal and quickly accelerated to at least 85mph – blue smoke belching from her exhaust pipe - I wondered
what her heart rate and blood pressure must have been, not to mention her mental and spiritual state!
This young lady is symbolic of how many of us live our lives – working longer and harder, taking on
more and more responsibilities, missing suppers at home, eating on the run (and then often consuming
unhealthy food!), staying up late and getting up early, trying to juggle too many balls in the air at once, push,
push, push! Our political and economic systems encourage this kind of overwork with scary talk about
America losing its competitive edge, foreign workers exceeding American workers’ productivity, that we have
to work longer and harder for less pay and benefits, or else…..
One the one hand, the Scriptures certainly do warn against laziness (e.g. Proverbs 6:6-11), but on the
other hand, they just as certainly promote rest, going all the way back to the Creation Account in the first two
chapters of Genesis. Jesus also takes time to rest, along with his disciples. Consider the following two
passages:
Genesis 2:2 And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the
seventh day from all the work that he had done.
Mark 6:31-32 He [Jesus] said to them [the 12 disciples], "“Come away to a deserted place all by
yourselves and rest a while." For many [other people] were coming and going, and they [Jesus and his
disciples] had no leisure even to eat. 32 And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves.
We can choose from many Lenten practices in our quest to draw closer to God. On Ash Wednesday
we learned about fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. Here’s one more: Rest. After we have worked diligently,
God desires we take time to refresh ourselves through the practice of rest. Taking time to rest may seem
obvious, but many of us need a reminder to set aside specific times to slow down, to relax, to enjoy, and even
to sleep. From the CHRIST IN OUR HOME February 18th devotion Scripture passage we read, “By this we
may be sure that we are in him [Christ]: whoever says, ‘I abide in him,’ ought to walk just as he walked.”
(1 John 2:5b-6) As we progress through these 40 days of Lent we remember Jesus’ and the disciples’ journey
included time for rest. And so as we walk just as Jesus walked we remember to take a deep breath, to pause,
to enjoy, and to rest. Whatever “car” is in front of us will soon make way and we will get to our destination…
well rested.
Lenten Blessings to You, Pastor Clay
march, 2013
PAGE 2 Church Council Minutes—January 21, 2013
Present: Pastor Clay, Chris Mokler, Phil Karsnia, Mira Stepleton, Katie Baird, Herm Leitz, Jennifer Oppor, Amy Slark, Paul Walheim, Ken Worthing, Nate Zimdars, Sue Mokler Absent: Joan Wade, Rob Wittchow
1. Meeting called to order: 6:07 pm by Chris
2. Prayer concerns and celebrations: Tammy Towne’s mother and Pete Wallace’s father have passed. Prayer of healing
for Lyle Lindeman and Toni Hollenback. Prayer of Praise: Phyllis Lindeman is doing well.
3. Devotions: by Nate (Go out and make a difference.)
4. Review/Adopt Agenda [M/S/A Herm/Nate] (Edit: Add- Conference on Feb. 5; Passion Play Dates)
5. Approve December 2012 Minutes [M/S/A Herm/Nate]
6. Review Treasurer’s Report
a. Ended year above budget with a profit balance.
b. Transferred credit balance for VBS, Sharing Table, Thanksgiving Meal Mission, and Altar Flowers
c. Audit [M/S/A Herm/Ken]
7. Change of locks update- Phil
a. Locks have been changed. Keys are numbered and a key list has been made.
8. Lent Worship/Suppers Round-Robin w/ other Congregations- Pastor Clay [M/S/A Herm/Phil]
a. Round-Robin for Worship w/ pastors from Fairwater, Grace, Peace (Rosendale), St. Stephen’s (Rogersville)
b. Each Pastor will conduct Ash Wed. service at respective home church.
c. Five weeks in Lent. Pastors rotate to a different church each week.
d. Soup supper will be held prior to service each Wednesday evening.
9. Oshkosh Conference Assembly 5 representatives from Grace needed.
a. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 @ 3:30pm-8:30pm
b. Peg Salmela, Norine Zimdars, Ken Worthing, Sue Mokler?
10. Discussion on Youth and Youth/Family Ministry Committee
a. Should Youth and Youth/Family Ministry be combined?
b. Sue distributed her Y & F Minister activity report for Council to view.
c. Passion Play Suggestions: Plan for 1pm show and have dinner group at Grace after show on Saturday, March 23.
d. Next youth gathering is 2015 in Detroit
11. Discussion on Fellowship Committee tabled for future mtg.
12. Discussion on Participation of Assisting Ministers
13. Review Membership Status of Inactive Members
a. Inactive individuals who did not respond to the letters sent out were moved to the inactive list. [M/S/A Herm/
Nate]
14. Discussion Regarding Preparing for Pastor Clay being called to Active Duty- Chris
a. Committee to brainstorm ideas on how to communicate w/ Pastor during his year of deployment.
b. Create a military support ministry within our congregation.
15. Pastor’s Report
a. Monthly activity report- no funerals nor hospital visits
b. December Mission of the Month Update- Grace Pre-School
c. Discussion on the duties of the Office Manager in regards to payroll accounting
d. Craig Madsen to be contacted by Phil about website
16. Liaisons to Committees Report
17. Next Meeting: February 18 at 6pm; Devotions- Herm
Adjournment w/ Lord’s Prayer: 7:46pm [M/S/A Phil/Herm]
Respectfully submitted by Mira Stepleton, Council Secretary
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COUNCIL MEMBERS (2012—2013)
Chris Mokler, President (2013 term) Philip Karsnia, VP (2014 term) Mira Stepleton, Secretary (2014)
4921 Song Bird Court 662 S. Grove Street 514 Howard Street
Omro, WI 54963 Ripon, WI 54971 Ripon, WI 54971
920-279-6104 920-748-3250 (home) 920-312-2314
[email protected] 920-369-6270 (cell) [email protected]
Herm Leitz (2013 term) Jennifer Oppor (2014 term) Amy Slark (2015 term)
W12717 Olden Road 830 Thomas Street W840 North Ct.
Ripon, WI 54971 Ripon, WI 54971 Green Lake, WI 54941
920-748-9655 (home) 920-748-2828 920-294-6810
920-748-5031 (work) [email protected] [email protected]
Joan Wade (2015 term) Paul Walheim (2015 term) Rob Wittchow (2015 term)
1023 Thomas Street 815 Newbury Street 223 Union Street
Ripon, WI 54971 Ripon, WI 54971 Ripon, WI 54971
920-420-8822 920-748-7023 920-979-2512
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Kenneth Worthing (2015 term) Nathan Zimdars (2013 term)
530 Van Dyke Ave. W13404 Carter Road
Ripon, WI 54971 Ripon, WI 54971
920-745-2124 920-896-2511
[email protected] [email protected]
Contribution Envelopes
Please use the envelope number that was
assigned to you so that the amount given is
recorded correctly. The number is what is
used to identify the giver, not the name
written on the envelope. Thank you.
If you did not receive a box of envelopes
and would like one, please contact Norine
in the church office.
This year Grace Lutheran is working with 3 other Lutheran
congregations—Zion in Fairwater, St. Stephen’s in Rogersville, Peace
in Rosendale, and Chaplain Pam Werth—to organize a round robin for
the Wednesday evening Lent services. Beginning on Wednesday,
February 20th we will enjoy worshipping with a Pastor from each of
these churches plus Chaplain Pam Werth. Join us for the weekly Lent
Soup Supper, followed by the service.
Good Friday Ecumenical Service
Join us at Grace as we host the
Good Friday service at NOON on
March 29th.
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Thank you to everyone who helped make the Oshkosh Conference
Assembly at Grace a success. Whether you served as a delegate, set-up for
communion, worked the sound and light booth, donated desserts, helped with
set-up and clean-up in the kitchen—we very much appreciate your service to
God’s church.
Thank you to our members who stop in and shovel our walks so we can enter and exit our facility safely.
Thank you Mira for the beautiful table decorations that brighten up the Fellowship Hall!
Thank you to The Webster Foundation for generous grants to Grace Pre-School, Ripon Area VBS,
Grace Youth Group, Grace Technology Committee, and Grace Youth & Family Ministry.
Thank you, Jordan Jess, for stepping up to the plate by signing up to be a bone marrow/stem cell donor
and then responding to the recent call to make a donation for an anonymous patient in need. If you are
interested in signing up to be a possible marrow donor, see the Be The Match website at http://
marrow.org
Mission of the month—Autism I-pads Project
Please consider helping this worthwhile cause. A symptom of autism is verbal and
nonverbal communication problems. Individuals with autism have a difficult time
expressing their feelings, forming words, and communicating in general. The iPad
revolutionized and unlocked the communication barrier for children on the autism
spectrum. The iPad gives a voice to the voiceless. The iPad apps for autism are easy-to-
use, and allow for children to put words and symbols together and eventually create
sentences using images. They are also extremely mobile.
Please make checks payable to Grace Lutheran Church with Autism I-Pad Project written in the memo line.
SCRIP Order Deadline: March 3 Remember to support Grace by purchasing gift cards for everyday
use; gas, groceries, restaurants, and more! DID YOU KNOW you
can use your Kohls SCRIP card to pay your Kohls credit card bill?
Contact Norine if you would like to learn more about the Great
Lakes Scrip program.
Sharing Table
Join us for a meal here at church
on March 12th. The meal is
served from 5:00—6:30 p.m.
Watch for a sign-up sheet for
ways you can help.
GRACE IS HOSTING THE MARCH MEAL
All are welcome at the table
Lutheran Homes & Health Services
The Annual Meeting of the members of
Lutheran Homes and Health Services, Inc. will
be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 7:00
p.m. in the Atrium of the Fond du Lac
Lutheran Home.
If anyone is interested in attending, please
contact Norine in the church office by March
15th so she can RSVP.
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Grace Readers - Book Club - Upcoming Discussions
February 2013 book discussion – Thursday February 28 at 6pm
Kisses from Katie by Katie J Davis
March 2013 book discussion – Tuesday March 26 at 6pm ***New date***
On Hummingbird Wings by Lauraine Snelling
Much against her will, since she and her mother never have gotten along, Gillian
arrives in California to find the garden and yard dead, the blinds all drawn, and her
mother indeed in bed--waiting to die. But when Gillian talks with the doctor, he assures her there's no
medical reason behind her mother's state. Now on a mission to restore her mother to health, Gillian insists
Mother get out of bed, eat, exercise and hopefully, choose to live. She also sets about reviving the garden
to its former glory, enlisting the help of Adam, a handsome man who owns a family gardening business
with his father. But, before Gillian has time to turn around, her mother is gone and she is left high and dry
again, and wondering, what is she going to do with the rest of her own life?
Where to find a copy: Ripon Library has several copies available – also in LARGE PRINT. Amazon and
Christianbook.com sells both books & e-books.
April 2013 book discussion – Thursday April 25 at 6pm
The Blue Bottle Club by Penelope Stokes
In 1929, four friends gathered in a cold, dusty attic on Christmas day to make a solemn pact. "Our dreams
for the future," they whispered, placing tiny pieces of paper into a blue bottle. But the girls' dreams of
love, fame, and success take a twisted path of difficulty caused by seduction, betrayal, and loss––and
nothing turns out as expected. Years later, local news reporter Brendan Delaney stumbles upon the bottle
and discovers the most poignant story of her career...and possibly the meaning she's searched for all her
life.
Where to find a copy: Ripon Library has several copies available – also in LARGE PRINT & e-book.
Amazon and Christianbook.com sells both books & e-books.
INVITING & WELCOMING NEW READERS –friends, neighbors, co-workers – anyone who would
enjoy a good book, thoughtful discussion and Christian fellowship. Bring ideas for future books
discussions!
All are Invited to Dinner
Join us after the Passion Play on Saturday, March 23rd for dinner at
Roadhouse Pizza in Ripon! We will be enjoying appetizers, pizza, and
soft drinks in the upstairs room of Roadhouse Pizza. The all-you-can-
eat price is $12 per person which you may pay ahead of time directly to
Norine or to Roadhouse Pizza on March 23rd. Please RSVP to Norine
no later than March 18th so we can let Roadhouse know.
Relay for Life—walking with grace
Grace is in need of a Captain for their Relay for Life Team. Please contact Norine Zimdars in the
church office if you have any questions or would be interested in helping out with this worthwhile
event. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Please respond by March 7th.
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Grace Sunday School - Info and Updates
February/March 2013
Things continue to be active and eventful in Sunday School. Please make note of the
following upcoming events.
****5th GRADE FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION CLASSES****
First Communion instruction classes will begin the end of Feb for our fifth graders. Please
mark your calendars for the following Sundays: Feb 24th, March 3rd, March 10th, March
17th, & March 24th. Class will take place during the regular Sunday School hour 9:15 to 10:15
and at least one parent needs attend class along with their child. Students completing the
classes will take their First Communion at our Maundy Thursday Service on March
28th (with cake & punch reception to follow).
****CHERUB CHOIR (2YR OLDS – 2ND GRADE)****
The Cherub Choir will sing Sunday Feb 24th and Sunday March 17th both at the beginning
of 10:30 church service. Please encourage your child as they make a joyful noise to glorify God.
****YES – Youth Energized Sunday for 1st & 2nd grades****
Sunday March 17th - the 1st & 2nd grade Sunday School class will assist with various parts of
the 10:30 church service as well as sing with the Cherub Choir. We look forward to the
students sharing with the congregation.
****SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSIONS****
Souper Bowl of Caring – Donation Results
We donated 187 food items to THREE area food pantries & made a $77 donation to the Ripon
Community Thrift Store & Food Pantry.
Sunday School Mission Update - The offering envelopes students bring to Sunday School
each week support several worthy causes.
Current monies collected in the Spring semester (January – mid February):
Green Lake Animal Shelter (2yr old – 2nd grade classes) $64.00
Local Food Pantries (3rd – 6th grades) $59.50
Child Sponsorship through Compassion International (7th – 9th grades) $89.08
Donation checks were issued to the Green Lake Animal Shelter for $250 and Ripon Community
Thrift Store & Food Pantry for $250 from our fall collections.
Mission Spotlight – In March & April we will be collecting items to donate to the Green Lake
Animal Shelter - disinfecting wipes (such as Clorox), dog & cat treats (any brand) and new dog
& cat toys. Please put items in designated boxes.
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WOMEN OF GRACE
BAKELESS BAKE SALE
Many is the time I heard you say
I would rather give money than bake today.
And so, we are asking you to help more or less
To make our BAKELESS BAKE SALE a big success.
Just put in the money that it would take
To bake a loaf of bread or a beautiful cake.
Or put in the amount of money it takes to buy
a dozen rolls or maybe a pie.
We know you can help us if you will but try.
During the month of March the Women of Grace (WOG) are asking for your donations at a bakeless bake sale.
WOG sponsor scholarships each year to deserving graduating seniors. Your assistance in this endeavor is
greatly appreciated. Watch your church mailbox for an envelope. Just mark your contribution WOG and place
it in any offering plate during the month or leave it at the church office. Please return all envelopes
by Sunday, March 31. Thank you in advance.
February Property Committee Report
Board members present: Fred Boese, Jon Heatley, Nelson Hinz, Don Paulson, and Keith Walker.
Old Business: Paint estimates to be done in March, have two estimates.
Windows in Ladies Restroom will be replaced by Jim Davis.
Painting in Ladies Restroom will be done by Don Paulson after windows are installed.
Exit lights were replaced in kitchen entryway. Extra lights are on hand to be replaced as needed.
New Business: New door handle and lock for Restroom by kitchen.
Replacing light bulbs in sanctuary will be done on Saturday.
Meeting Adjourned. Next meeting is March 12 at 6:30 p.m. Submitted by, Nelson Hinz
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From our youth & family minister...
Youth and Family Ministry Update
Plan ahead: March Meetings
Middle Schoolers - Mar 10, 1;00 – 3:00 p.m.
Movies and Popcorn
High Schoolers – Mar 17, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Spring Planning
As always…everyone is encouraged to bring a friend!!
HONOR ROLL – 2nd Quarter Honor Roll has been announced at
the schools.. Congratulations to the following Middle School
students who earned a spot on the Honor Roll: Brendan Baird,
Mason Luker, Issac Mills, Ryan Cody, Aaron Forslund, Gemma
Krause, Cody Merrill, Alexa Neuenfeldt, Hunter Merrill,
Jensine Salmela, and Aidan Schoff. Also congratulations to
the following High School students who earned Honor Roll
status: Rachel Bradshaw, Stephanie Bradshaw, Marie
Hablewitz, Alyssa Lind, Jennifer Oppor, Abigail Rosenau,
Joanna Salmela, Jonathan Salmela, Braze Schendel, Aubrey
Schoff, Corey Schoff, Mason Stangl, and Sophia Walheim.
THANKS to the members of the DREAM TEAM who worked diligently to assist
with the Youth and Family Ministry Long Range Plan. Assisting Sue in the
planning are Laura Albright, Phil Karsnia, Pastor Clay Salmela, Amy Slark,
Mykayla Spillner, and Joan Wade.
WANTED: Members to serve on the Youth and Family
Committee…. see Sue Mokler!!
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Annual Easter Breakfast
The youth invite you to join us Easter morning for breakfast following the 6:30
a.m. service until 8:45 a.m. The menu will consist of breakfast casseroles, French
toast, fruit, baked goods and beverages. A free-will offering will go toward
supporting Grace’s youth ministry and helps defray the cost of the ELCA National
Youth Gathering.
We are in need of volunteers to provide food and/or help working at the breakfast.
If you can help, PLEASE sign up on the poster in the entryway of the church.
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2013 Easter Flowers Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church will be taking orders to decorate our sanctuary for
Easter with lilies, hyacinths, daffodils and tulips. Plants can be purchased in honor or
memory of a friend or loved one. Please complete this form and return it to the church
office.
The deadline for ordering plants is Sunday, March 17th
In lieu of a plant, I would like to make a donation of $__________.
I would like to order ________ plants at $10.00 each.
I would like (circle your choice(s): Easter lilies hyacinths daffodils tulips
Name:________________________________________________
In Honor/Memory (circle one) of:
H/M__________________________________________________
H/M__________________________________________________
H/M__________________________________________________
____ (please check) I would like my plant to be given to a shut-in after Easter.
Never Mind, March Never mind, March, we know
When you blow
You’re not really mad
Or angry, or bad;
You’re only blowing the winter away
To get the world ready for April and May
On the Lighter Side…
T.G.I.F. Thank God I’m Forgiven
In the dark? Follow the Son.
Aspire to inspire before you expire.
Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives.
Forbidden fruit creates many jams.
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February has been a fun, loving month at preschool! Our
preschoolers have been busy learning many new and exciting
things. Our three year old class had an awesome time learning
about the color pink, hearts, and artic animals. They painted pink hearts, finger painted with
red and white to make pink, made polar bear puppets and artic snow pictures. They also did
patterns with hearts and made hearts out of pink play dough. The Bible story for this class
was about how God helped feed 5000 people with just 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread. What a
miracle!!
Our four year old class started the month with a Dental Health and Nutrition unit. We were
happy to visit Dr. Piernot’s dental office for another field trip. Almost everyone sat in the
chair and had their teeth counted. It was a great experience and contributed to learning how
to take care of our teeth. Our letters this month were V, P and T. We made valentine visors,
had a pizza and pajama party and talked about transportation. We also learned about the
Bible story where Jesus calms the storm. We talked about His love for us and how “We love
because He first loved us”.
Both classes had a wonderful time exchanging valentines and having a Valentine’s Day Party
together!! What a great way to celebrate with our preschoolers!! We love them all so much!!
We have a very important upcoming event. Grace Pre-School will be hosting our Annual
Open House on Thursday, March 7th from 4:30pm-6:30pm. This is a great time for anyone
interested in preschool for our 2013-2014 school year. Children may come with their parents
and tour the classroom, meet the teachers, go on a scavenger hunt and pick out a prize.
Information will be available on our program and registrations will be accepted at this time.
We are looking forward to meeting new families and welcoming back our current families!! If
you know of anyone who would be interested in more information, please let us know. The
phone number for the preschool is 748-5465. Thank you!
Become an Agnesian HealthCare Hospice Hope Volunteer
The next training session is scheduled in Fond du Lac on Saturdays, April 6 & 20 from 9 am-4 pm.
If you have a desire to be of help to others, develop your ability to relate well to people during crisis times,
grow personally, give something back to your community, experience the challenges of new experiences,
and have a direct personal impact on your world, please consider being a hospice volunteer.
Volunteers are valued team members who play a crucial role in our services by supporting our patients and
families in: direct patient care, respite care, bereavement care, administrative work, transport & deliveries.
Training is geared for this special type of volunteer service. Volunteers are placed in their own geographic
areas.
Application deadline is Thursday, March 21.
For more information call Cathy Wolfe, Agnesian HealthCare Volunteer Services liaison, at
920-924-4662 or 800-236-4156.
Application and interview must be completed prior to the first class.
Betty Liefke 03/01
Todd Bradshaw 03/02
Diane Heatley 03/02
Terry Zimdars 03/02
Paul Gustafson 03/03
Sheri Bradshaw 03/04
Ruth Langenhorst 03/04
Tyler Dibelius 03/06
Jayden Trochinski 03/07
Paul Veleke 03/07
Beverly Schwister 03/08
Patrick Sweeney 03/08
Kylee Busse 03/09
Nicole Johanknecht 03/09
Florian Laper 03/09
Arlene Lind 03/09
Clara Werth 03/09
Lisa Beuthin 03/10
Aubrey Schoff 03/10
David Albright 03/11
Jason Johanknecht 03/11
Clay Salmela 03/11
Karen Parsons 03/12
Cole Slark 03/12
Steve Hollenback 03/14
Kathy Kelm 03/14
Norine Zimdars 03/14
Peter Simpkins 03/15
Marlene Walkowiak 03/15
Julie Lind 03/16
Joan Wade 03/16
Judy DeWar 03/17
Cody Merrill 03/17
LaRayne Sweeney 03/17
Mary Weich 03/17
Breann Meyer 03/20
Brock Stollfuss 03/20
Faith Albright 03/22
Orin Galow 03/22
Paige Kouba 03/22
Nash Reininger 03/23
Karla Spinks 03/23
Otto Jeske 03/24
Brodie Wittchow 03/25
Linda Jess 03/26
Traci Merrill 03/27
Lisa Belau 03/28
Alice Jorgensen 03/28
Rick Kelm 03/28
Brittany Martinez 03/28
Marilyn Schimmel 03/28
Douglas Hedman 03/29
Vilas Fude 03/30
Betty Liptow 03/30
Grace Kouba 03/31
Rick and Karen Kelm 03/05
Brian and Jodi Percey 03/08
Kevin and Luann Rosenau 03/11
Casey and Tiffany Hoxie 03/15
Tom & Mackenzie Gabrielski 03/20
George and Vicky Stollfuss 03/22
Florian Laper
Barrett House: Kelly Kutzleb,
Duane & Eugene Wittchow
Fountain View: Evelyn Kohnke
Lake View Estates: (Fond du Lac) Don Lueck
Maple Crest:Vi Fude, Joan Kedrowski, Alton Meyer
Markesan Residence Center: Jane Cumblad, Orin &
Arla Galow
Michalene’s: Tom Kohl, Elmer Kuhs, Phyllis Suksi
Prairie Place: Naomi Kelm Carley, Marlene Gibbons,
Alice Jorgensen, Mary Alice Linde, Mel Sorensen,
Shirley Stewart
Russell Manor: Gail Albright, Marion Boire, Ruth
Gransee
Willowbrook: Irmgard Timm
Wolverton Glen: Dorothy Kohl
Altar Flowers for 2013 The 2013Altar Flowers sign-up calendar is posted
on the wall next to the church office door in the
entryway. You may designate Altar Flowers in
honor or memory of loved ones or a special
occasion. This information will be printed in the
bulletin for that Sunday. Sign up in advance by
writing your name on the chart or by calling the
office. The cost for Altar Flowers is $15.00. After
the last service for that Sunday, you may pick up
your flowers. If you need to take the vase liners
home, please return them by the following
Tuesday. If you do not want to take your flowers
home, please notify the church office.
For more information, contact the church office.
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Sponsor a Bulletin
If you would like to sponsor a Sunday
worship bulletin, please indicate on the
calendar in the entryway the Sunday you
wish to sponsor and the event it
commemorates (if there is one). The
cost of a weekly sponsorship is $25 and
can be paid to Norine in the office.
Worship Assistants
The sign-up board will be left open until our newsletter, Grace Notes, will be published (about the 22nd of
the month). At that time, the Worship Committee will assign the open slots with the names of those who
indicated on their Time and Talent Sheets that they’d like to participate. Please do not change the board
without notifying the office. Thank you for your help with our worship services.
IF YOU CANNOT HELP on the date(s) assigned, please find someone to take your place. Please
notify the office of the change.
Date Greeters Lectors Communion
Assistants
March 3—8:00 am Joel & Janie Brockman John Steinbring NA
March 3—10:30 am Todd & Sheri Bradshaw Family Jennifer Oppor NA
March 10—8:00 am Marion Wittchow, Faye Zacharias Karen Kelm Donna Broder
Charlotte Sherman
March 10—10:30 am Andrew & Shannon Gryske Melanie Oppor Lexie Mokler, Jennifer Oppor
March 17—8:00 am Sophie Walheim Nathan Zimdars NA
March 17—10:30 am Youth Joan Wade NA
March 24—8:00 am Charlotte Tabbert, Mickey Veleke Karen Kelm NA
March 24—10:30 am Nancy Kohnke, Ruby Vollbrecht Lexie Mokler NA
THURS. March 28—6:30 pm Charlotte Sherman Deb Washkoviak
Joanna Salmela Joanna Salmela, Ann Schultz,
Luther Olsen, Joan Wade
March 31—6:30 am Donna Broder, Jean Kafer Seth Zimdars Joel & Janie Brockman, Ruth
Ann Smith, Terry Zimdars
March 31—9:00 am James & Carol Beier Lisa Wiese Shannon Gryske
Lynn & Terry Mathias Lisa Wiese
Usher Teams
Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5
Sun, March 3 10:30 am Wed, March 6 6:30 pm Sun, March 24 8:00 am
Sun, March 10 8:00 am Sun, March 24 10:30 am Thurs, March 28 6:30 pm
Sun, March 10 10:30 am Wed, March 13 6:30 pm Sun, March 31 6:30 am
Sun, March 17 8:00 am Sun, March 31 9:00 am
Sun, March 3 8:00 am Sun, March 17 10:30 am Wed, March 20 6:30 pm
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Grace Lutheran Church
430 W. Griswold Street
Ripon, WI 54971
Pastor Clay’s Potter’s Wheel 1
Council Minutes/Members, Lent Worship, Contribution Envelopes, Good Friday Service
2-3
Thank You, MOM, Sharing Table, Lutheran Homes, SCRIP, Dinner Invitation, Book Club, Relay for Life-Walking with Grace
4-5
Sunday School, Crossways Camping Ministry, Property Committee, Women of Grace
6-7
Youth & Family Ministry, Easter Breakfast, Easter Flowers
8-9
Pre-School News, Agnesian Volunteer Opportunity
10
March Birthdays & Anniversaries, Sponsor a Bulletin, Homebound Members, Altar Flowers
11
Worship Assistants for March, Usher Schedule, March Calendar of Events
12-13
COMING EVENTS!
March 3 SCRIP Deadline
March 12 Sharing Table Community Meal
March 17 Easter Flower Order Deadline
March 23 Passion Play @ Xavier, Appleton
March 24 Palm Sunday
March 25 Grace Notes Deadline
March 28 Maundy Thursday Service/5th
Grade First Communion @ 6:30 pm
March 29 Good Friday Worship-Grace @
NOON
March 31 Easter Sunday Worship @ 6:30 &
9:00 am, Breakfast @ 7:30 am
April 1 Office Closed
Grace’s Email: [email protected]
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