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JULY E-NEWSLETTER
Click here to view the entire July "Congregational Connections" monthly e-newsletter. You can also click on specific pages:
Page 1 & 2: Pastor Scott's Lead Article
Page 3: BBQ Bible Study
Page 4: July Preachers & Spring Cong. Meeting Summary
Page 5: July Mission Trip
Page 6: New Flag & Adopt-a-Bed Thanks
Page 7: Scrip - Next Order is July 17
Page 8: July Worship Themes
Page 9: Church Space for Lease
Page 10: How Our Lenten Calendar Came To Be
Page 11: Season of Pentecost
Page 12: Thanks & Prayers
Page 13-16: Church Council Minutes & In Memoriam
Pages 17-19: July Birthdays/Anniversaries, Calendar, and Contact Page
SUMMARY OF SPRING CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The Spring Congregational Meeting took place on June 26 in Fellowship Hall following worship. After Jeanne Mantsch called the meeting to order, Pastor Scott offered a brief prayer and Treasurer Kathy Bretl and Financial Administrator Phil Stepanski updated everyone on the church’s finances for the first half of 2022. The Financial good news was that our giving has kept pace with expenses, and we are filling in the deficit gap so far. We still have a real challenge ahead, but if additional fundraisers are successful there is cautious optimism, that we will meet all obligations. The annual reports of the different team leaders were accepted, and a new slate of officers and Team leaders were presented to the congregation for a vote. Our new officers and team representatives: Jason Jacque, Moderator, Shandy Roehrig, Christian Education, Eric Olson, Community Outreach, Ken Matthews, Staff Support and Review, were elected to the Church Council and will begin serving July 1st. We are still seeking an Associate Moderator. Jodi Cowen was appointed as Stewardship Team Representative to complete the term vacated by Jason Jacque as he moved from Stewardship to our new Moderator. Pastor Scott introduced a new Capital Campaign Planning Team; Bill Bond, Carolyn Heatwole, Jeanne Mantsch, Joe Mueller, Karen Oftedahl, and Ray Shupe. They will be working with Wisconsin Conference UCC staff person, Rev. Andrew Warner, in putting together a possible financial campaign to attend to the church’s necessary building repairs and bring to the congregation a proposed campaign for a vote sometime in the fall or winter. Thanks to all those who attended the meeting. Copies of the Annual Report can be viewed by clicking here.
WORSHIP LEADERS
Pastor Scott has enlisted a team of Worship Leaders who help with either the 8:00 or 10:00 worship services on Sunday mornings and maybe an occasional special service. Worship leaders lead the congregation in responsive readings (Call to Worship), unison prayers and read scripture passages before the sermon. He has recruited over a dozen folks, but hopes to build a roster of 30-35 people who are willing to help lead worship on a rotating basis, so that no one will do it more than 3 or 4 times a year.
Would you like to help with the Sunday morning worship? Please send Pastor Scott an email at pastorscott@portucc.org and let him know if you prefer the 8:00 or 10:00 worship.
THURSDAY MORNING MEN'S BREAKFAST
Every Thursday morning at 8:00, a dedicated group of gentlemen from the church gather at The Beacon restaurant, which is located downtown on the first floor of The Harborview hotel. The Thursday Morning Men’s Breakfast Group is open to all the men of the church. Everyone places their own order and pays their own bill. It is a great way to spend an hour (or two) and begin your day. You are welcome to join the group at any time!
STEWARDSHIP
Members and friends are asked to make a formal pledge to support the church financially each Fall. However, you may pledge at any point during the year. Stewardship page
RECORDINGS OF WORSHIP SERVICES
Our Sunday worship services will continue to be recorded each week; if you would like to view the service as soon as it is uploaded, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel ("First Congregational Church of Port Washington"). This allows you to receive immediate notification.
PAYPAL ONLINE GIVING
If you are interested in giving to the church through PayPal, please look for the PayPal button on the home page. Please contact us if you have any questions or any problems using this giving feature.
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