VIEWS AND VISTAS The Newsletter of the

WEST GRANVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

6935 North 107th Street Milwaukee, WI 53224-4316

414-353-8680 Web-site = www.westgranville.org

E-mail Pastor Anderson at pastord@westgranville.org

Vol. 41, No. 9 October 2018

From the Minister

Hallelujah Harvest ~

Food, Faith & Farming This is our year-long engagement seeking to witness to Christ by connecting international farm mission with our Sunday School and local farmer’s market-through the Food, Faith & Farming Network ministry. World Communion Sunday will be October 7th and we will be serving Togo-puff-balls for our communion bread. Acts of the Apostles 2:46-47: “Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” Our international commitment is in Togo. Our Togo mission project is to honor our connection with Togo members in our congregation by supporting agricultural ministry of the Evangelical Presbyterian

Church of Togo. The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo has its offices in the capital Lomé. We have donated $4,000 in support of the Notsé’ agricultural facility: aquaculture, vegetable farming, and reforestation. Our support will be used to expand these projects. The Reverend Joshua Heikkila-is our Mission co-worker in Togo.

Joshua writes currently about the struggle for firewood. Part of our mission project is reforestation. To grasp this essential commitment-read Joshua’s explanation:

For women in the community, one

whole day each week can be spent

collecting wood for that week’s

cooking. They will go out early in the

morning, while the sun is low in the

sky and the air relatively cool, and

begin searching for wood. After a

midday break to escape the heat,

the search will continue in the

afternoon. If all goes well, the

women will return home at dusk with

a full load of firewood carried atop

their heads.

You may follow the link-to read the rest of his article. https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministr

ies/missionconnections/letter/foraging-for-

wood-and-fetching-water/

Peace, Dee MAPLE TREE SCHOOL THANK YOU!

The 320+ students at Maple Tree Elementary

thank you for your generosity during our 12th annual school supply drive. We collected over

1200 items including 370 pencils, 91 notebooks,

119 glue sticks, 34 boxes of tissue and 16 back packs! Boy Scout Ethan Pogorzelski packed up

and helped delivered a van full of supplies. The children and staff were excited to see the

supplies and grateful to the members of West

Granville for their continued support over the years

Maple Tree School is near the church on 107th Street and is also host to an After-school Boys

and Girls club. Ms. Debra Rash is the Principal. We have had a long partnership with Maple Tree

School. Special Thank You to Michelle

Pogorzelski for organizing this event.

Worship in October October 7 World Communion Sunday-

Hallelujah Harvest Event Hallelujah Harvest is our year-long

emphasis on Food, Faith and Farming

Pulpit color change to white Special Communion Bread by

Sunday School of Togo Puff Balls Adult Choir

Children’s Church Mice ~ World

Communion Processional Halle, Halle, Halle Scripture I Corinthians 11: 23

I Received of the Lord Sermon: World Communion

October 14 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture: Matthew 5: 16 Let Your Light Shine Sermon: Children of Promise Let Your Light Shine

Special Opportunity: Lunch at Fairway Knoll,

Presbyterian Homes of Wisconsin Retirement Community, Germantown

October 21 29st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Scripture: Philippians 2: 13 For it is the Work of God within You

Sermon: John Calvin,Reformer Congregational Meeting for the

Election of Officers

October 28 Reformation Sunday & Stewardship Dedication Sunday

Pledges for 2019 will be collected Children’s Church Mice

Adult Choir

Third Graders receive Bibles Scripture: Ephesians 3: 20-21

Fearless Generosity Fall Junior and Senior High Retreat, Pilgrim Ctr

November

November 4 All Saints Sunday Holy Communion

Color change to white Daylight Saving Time ends Adult Choir

Scripture: I Thessalonians 5: 16-24 Final Blessings

Sermon: The One Who Is Calling You Hymn 418 Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling

Congregational Meeting on October 21 The meeting will begin immediately following worship. The purpose of the meeting is the

election of officers for the 2019 year.

OPEN CIRCLE Open Circle will meet Wednesday evening October 3 at 7:00 at the home of Cindy

Anderson for a planning meeting to set the calendar of events for this year. Bring your

calendars and ideas! All women of the

church are invited and welcome at this and any of the events. See Cindy Anderson

for more information.

LUNCH BUNCH Plan to join the Lunch Bunch at 1:00 on Friday,

October 12 at Champion Chicken. All ages are welcome. Contact Nancy Baum for more info,

414.355.9111.

PRESBYTERIAN SCHOLARSHIPS Attention all graduating High School seniors!

The Presbyterian Church offers a number of scholarships for those attending Presbyterian-

related schools. The deadline for applications is

much sooner than you think. Please see Pastor Dee for more information.

CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH Military

Kali Grogan, United States Navy Evan Reiss, United States Air Force

Jacob Roy, United States Marine Corp. Reserves

JT Lorbiecki, Wisconsin Air Guard Captain Lorbiecki will be deployed as a member

of the 115th Air Wing to Poland. God keep our Servicemen and women safe, Patti

Prayers

Eva Jarrell, (mother of Calley Savage), surgery recovery

Abel Bichler, Chiari I Brain Malformation Amy Mikec, heart surgery

Karen Reed, surgery

Barb Terpstra Troka, continuing treatment Linda Ryan, shoulder

Long Term Prayers

Marjorie Holmes Judi Holmes-Jensen

Madison Ford, special care

June Herman, rehabilitation in Sheboygan Nicki Rupke, special care

Ruby Tylenda-Emmons, special care Lil Sullivan's mother and father

Congratulations to Martin and Carla Feehan on their wedding

August 11. The wedding was officiated by

Martin’s mother, Barbara.

Jamaal Napoleon and Rachel Radder on their wedding at West Granville, October 5th. The

wedding will be officiated by Rev. Anderson.

For both these couples, we share in their joy

and celebration.

The Church Stewardship Program will begin

in October.

Each family will receive an invitation to Pledge

and a Time & Talents Card. We ask that these be returned by Stewardship Dedication Sunday,

October 28. Thank you for supporting the mission of our whole congregation. We

continue to be grateful for those who have elected on-line bill-pay through your bank for

donations. This year it really showed in our

summer cash flow.

LEAVE A LEGACY West Granville appreciates and depends upon planned donations. We graciously thank those

who include West Granville in their wills, trusts or estate plans. These gifts ensure that we can

continue to provide for the Worship, Education, Mission and Ministry of the congregation.

Here are a few of the ways you can easily provide a lasting gift that can create a legacy

and impact generations: Memorial Designation at the time of a

Funeral or Memorial Service

Bequest, Will or Living Trust

Retirement plan or Life Insurance

beneficiary designation

Junior and Senior High Youth Retreat

at Pilgrim Center Dates: 10/26/2018 -- 10/28/2018

Ages: Grades 6 – 12 Camp scholarships for half the cost will be

applied as a group through West Granville from

Milwaukee Presbytery. https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessionDet

ail.aspx?idCamp=340&idSession=198323&

campCode=ucc

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

4 Nicole Rupke

5 Claire Rhode

7 Will Hartman 7 John Rupke

9 Alex Crane 9 Isaac Luecke

10 Tom & Sue Heiser, 1992

10 Dorothy Harris-Shuff

11 Melissa Hrovat

12 Jeramy Ellner

15 Michael Essoka 15 Victor Essoka

17 Joseph & Lori Hrovat, 1992

18 Susan Skaros

19 Andrew Roy 19 Tom Roberts

23 Amber Luecke

24 Anthony Ryan

25 Dennis & Cynthia Clay

25 Shellie Anderson

25 Angie & Brandt Murray, 2013

26 Rachael Daniel

27 Katie Anderson

29 Zachary Pogorzelski

31 Noah Bichler

Please let the office know if your dates are

missing or in error.

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE August 26 - 123 September 2 - ?

September 9 - 132 September 16 - 70 September 23 - 111

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE… …will be earlier than usual. Please submit any articles no later than Thursday, October 18.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

9:15-10:00 Sunday mornings in Perseverance Hall. Everyone is welcome!

Sunday, October 14

West Granville Tour of Fairway Knoll-

Presbyterian Homes of Wisconsin

Retirement Community

N112W17500 Mequon Rd,

Germantown, WI 53022

following worship, lunch included

Sign up in Narthex, Perseverance Hall or call

Sara at the church office 414-353-8680.

Kent Tess-Mattner is the President of

Presbyterian Homes of Wisconsin, Inc. and

will be our host.

https://www.preshomes.org/our-

communities/fairway-knoll-(1)

Fairway Knoll joins Dickson Hollow in

Menomonee Falls, Kirkland Crossings in

Pewaukee, and Avalon Square in Waukesha.

Ground is now being broken at Towner Crest

in Oconomowoc, a 22.2-acre property north of

the Oconomowoc River and just west of the

Oconomowoc Golf Club.

Fairway Knoll is perched atop a lush golf

course with sweeping views of nature.

Fairway Knoll rests in the balance of an active

yet leisurely lifestyle. Take in the changing

seasons or engage in on-site life enrichment

offerings and amenities. Encounter the best of

both worlds at Fairway Knoll.

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Beauty Salon/Barber Shop ~ Bistro

Business office ~ Chapel ~ Club lounge

Fellowship Hall/Community Room

Heated Underground Parking

Library ~ Market ~ Movie theater

Outdoor walking paths

Pets are welcome (guidelines apply)

Restaurant Dining ~ Smoke-free Community

Spiritual Care ~ Wings® Wellness Center

Kent-also wants us to note that there is no

Packers game that day; they will play on

Monday Night Football on October 15.

FALL FOOD DRIVE

It's that time of year again: The Bag Lady will

hand out grocery bags with shopping lists attached. Please take the bags and lists along

when you shop, and donate what you can to our

neighborhood Food Pantry, located at St. Peter Immanuel Lutheran Church. Whether you put in

one item or a bagful, it all helps.

Some general guidelines: • Please donate wholesome, healthful, non-

perishable food items;

• Do not donate food that is close to its expiration date;

• Consider healthful foods rather than snack foods or desserts;

• Canned fish (TUNA!) and meat, pork & beans,

healthful cereals, rice, pancake mix; baby food -- all are great.

A good rule of thumb: what would you give to a family member or close friend who was in need? Please drop off your donations at the big

wooden box in the narthex up until Thanksgiving. (Of course, we welcome

donations all year 'round on Communion

Sundays, so if you forget to bring your

donations by Thanksgiving, no worries – drop it off any time, and we will get it to the Food

Pantry!) If you don't have the time or ability to go

shopping, cash or check donations are very

welcome! Checks should be made payable to WGPC with the memo line stating it is for the

food pantry, and either given to Marna Tess-Mattner or put into the collection plate.

What does the Food Pantry do with money donations? Through the Hunger Task Force, the

Food Pantry buys canned fruits and vegetables,

baby food, and other items at very deep discounts. It also buys day-old bread, fresh milk

and eggs, fresh meat, and fresh produce to supplement the non-perishable items, but with

its bulk buying power, every dollar from you

buys about two dollars’ worth when the Food Pantry does the purchasing. Plus, you get the

tax deduction! So don't forget to take your shopping bags and

lists along with you to the store. Every little bit helps ~ thank you for your continuing

generosity to those who are hungry!

WEST GRANVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dee M. Anderson, Pastor Sara Nygaard, Church Office Secretary Carol Buck, Newsletter Editor, cagbuck@sbcglobal.net

Please submit Nov. newsletter articles by 10/18

Please note this deadline is earlier than usual!

COMMUNION GROUP: Rob & Lois Pearson, Akoba Alogavi, Marna and Kent Tess-Mattner

USHER TEAM: Eleanor Ellner, Deb Bascom,

Steve and Carol Buck

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS:

7: Ellner 14: Anderson 21: Berlin 28: Roy

NOTES FROM YOUR PARISH NURSE THE BENEFITS OF FIBER Getting enough fiber in our diet has many

health benefits. Dietary fiber is known for improving bowel regularity. Did you also know

that a higher dietary fiber intake also improves

cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and colon cancer?

The September 2018 issue of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter recommends a daily intake of fiber

for people age 50 and older of at least 21 grams for women and 30 grams a day for men. To

reach that the Health Letter advises:

READ NUTRITION FACTS LABELS: Foods with 2

to 3 grams of fiber per serving are good fiber

sources but more is even better. It is advised to

choose breads and cereals with whole wheat or

whole grain as the first ingredient.

ADD BEANS: Nutritional and fiber powerhouses

are black, kidney, pinto and navy beans in

addition to lentils. A person can add these food

items in soups, salads or stir-fries.

MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS: It is advised to swap in

whole grains such as brown rice, whole-grain

pasta, quinoa or barley for low-fiber foods such

as white rice or enriched pasta. The Health

Letter suggests if you are making a baked goods

recipe that calls for white flour a good choice is

to use half whole-wheat flour and half white

flour instead of all white flour.

KEEP FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NUTS HANDY:

There are many fruits, vegetables, greens,

berries and unsalted nuts that are a great

source of fiber.

MIX IT IN: A tablespoon or two of wheat germ,

ground flaxseed or chia seeds can be added to

hot or cold cereal or to a salad to boost fiber

and nutrition.

SKIP THE CHIPS: It is suggested to try unsalted

popcorn as a snack. If you decide to eat chips, a

better choice is to use whole-grain tortilla chips

and serve with a salsa or avocado dip.

The beginning of a new season can offer us

another opportunity to make improvements in

our nutrition. Here’s to Autumn and to your

continuing journey toward good health!

Sincerely in Health, Lil Sullivan, Parish Nurse

LIVING OUT THE GOLDEN RULE Christ’s marching orders on how to live “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul., and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” ~ Matthew 22:37-40 This message is recited over and over among

people of faith, whether they are Jews, Muslims

or Christians. The words are unambiguous in their call for us to deal with others within the

human family in ways that we ourselves would like to be treated.

There is a story of the famous first-century

rabbi Hillel, who framed this “Golden Rule” in its negative form when he was challenged by a

processed pagan who said he would convert if he could hear the Law summarized while he

stood on one leg. The rabbi said: “What is hurtful to you, do not

do to others. This is the Torah; the rest is

commentary. Go and learn it.” Whether stated in the positive or the negative, it summarized how

we are to live. It is clearly God’s will that all who profess this

faith are to act positively in the interest of

others. For Presbyterians, this message is nowhere clearer than in the Westminster Larger

Catechism.

While we think of the Ten Commandments as a list of “thou shalt nots,” the catechism

explicates the deeper meaning of the Ten Commandments. The focus is not on the

negatives, but calls for positive action on behalf

of others. For example, in response tl the question “What are the duties required in the

Sixth Commandment?” (Thou shalt not kill), we are called “to preserve the life of ourselves the

others, by resisting all thoughts and purposes … which tend to the unjust taking away the lif of

any.” We are forbidden “the neglecting or

withdrawing the lawful or necessary means of preservation of life.”

Further, the Eighth Commandment (Thou shalt not steal) is not simply saying, “Don’t take

what doesn’t belong to you.” We are called to

“truth, faithfulness and justice in contracts and commerce between man and man; rendering to

everyone his due; restitution of goods unlawfully detained from the right owners thereof; giving

and lending freely, according to our abilities and the necessities of others.” This commandment

admonishes us to “endeavor by all just and

lawful means to procure, preserve, and further the wealth and outward estate of others, as well

as our own.” These are our marching orders as Christians.

They are also the marching orders for those who

follow in other faith traditions as well. So, does it matter? Does it make a difference

in the way we deal with those who represent us in the political realm? Is there any point in trying

to call upon political leaders to make faith-based

decisions that respond to the needs of the most vulnerable among us? Can we not call upon

them to see that all have daily bread and access to health care? Can we not challenge them to

respond to all who struggle, reminding them that fait disconnected from political action is

void? Can we finally get to living out the Golden

Rule? ~ Vernon Broyles III ~ Presbyterians Today, Feb/March 2018

OCTOBER 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

COMMUNION GROUP:

Rob and Lois Pearson, Akoba Alogavi,

Marna and Kent Tess-Mattner

1 7 - Worship

2

3 7 - Open Circle 6:15-7:30 Confirmation Cls

4 5

6

7 - World Communion Sunday 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship World Communion Processional Church Mice Adult Choir

8 7 - Finance

9

10 11

12 1:00 Lunch Bunch

13

14 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship 12:00 Fairway Knoll lunch and tour

15 7 - Session

16 17 6:15-7:30 Confirmation Cls

18 November Newsltr deadline

19

20

21 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship 11:30 Congregational Meeting

22 7 - Property

23 24 6:15-7:30 Confirmation Cls

25 26 Jr & Sr High Retreat, Pilgrim Center

27

28 – Reformation Sunday 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship 3rd Graders receive Bibles Church Mice Adult Choir Jr-Sr High Retreat, Pilgrim Center

29 30 31 USHER / GREETER TEAM: Eleanor Ellner, Deb Bascom,

Carol & Steve Buck

28: Nancy & Noel Adams

COFFEE HOUR HOST FAMILIES: 7: Ellner 14: Anderson 21: Berlin 28: Roy