FROM YOUR MINISTER Pilgrim United Church of Christ

Pilgrim’s Progress March 2020

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:

Lenten Meals and Services,

Easter Flower Form

Camp Scholarships

One Great Hour of Sharing

through April 5

All Girls’ Retreat:

March 13-14

Racial Justice Film: The

African Americans, March 15

Voyagers Class Presents:

World Fare Fair, March 20

Breakfast & Learn: March 21

Family Promise:

March 29-April 5

Inside this issue:

Pilgrim Announcements

2

Missions 3

Children’s Ministry 4

Youth Ministry 5

Social & Enrichment 6

Our Thanks and Pilgrim Prayers & Cares

7

Committee News 8

Council Highlights 9

Birthdays,

Office Hours

10

Serving at Pilgrim 11

March Calendar 12

Directory &

Committees

13

Grace and Peace to you

A few years ago, I learned a term: Upcycling.

It was one of those terms that once I heard it, I heard it EVERYWHERE, ALL THE TIME.

It was often paired with words like, “Vintage” or “Original” or “Heirloom” or

“Repurpose.” At first I was mortified, with flashbacks of all the Antique Road Shows I’d

watched as a child, gasping as I realized people painted wood with spray paint, or

smeared wax over beautiful antique furniture. And I resisted at first.

But then I gave in and realized ‘upcycling’ and ‘repurposing’ were merely recreations of

resurrection. Of making something new again, of giving life back, of life that looked

different and functioned differently, but was still the same.

We have been wandering through the Gospel of Mark, the earliest of the written

Gospels, and I have been wondering a lot about the early church--how they navigated a

post-resurrection world, filled with budding house churches and new disciples fumbling

their way through being the Body of Christ in this world.

The more I have read about the early church, the more I have realized we, in the church

in 2020, resemble them a great deal. We live in an age of increasing secularism. For

the most part, churches are getting smaller. And some have even started to meet in

homes. So, I think we have a lot to learn from the Early Church: what helped them

together, what brought them together, what planted seeds of hope within them.

This Lent, for our Wednesday evenings, I am inviting the congregation into a worship

series on Throwback Discipleship, where each Wednesday evening we will focus on a

different Epistle and different theme/belief from the early church. On March 4, we will

explore Baptism; March 11, it will be Holy Communion; March 18, we will think about

Generosity; March 25, we will be reminded of Sabbath; and on April 1, we will embrace

Acceptance. All of these were important tenants and ideals of the Early Church.

We are incredibly lucky to have a team of people who understand the visual

importance of Worship. Each Wednesday night, another visual piece will be added to

our Lenten Theme by members of our Worship Atmosphere Team that reflects the

theme for the Wednesday evening services.

I am inviting the congregation to wade through Lent this year and hold to what lives at

the core of our faith. I want us to remember that we walk through this season, along-

side our ancestors in faith, from all parts of this world. People who had the audacity to

hold to the power of communities held together by water, fed alone by bread, that

remembered to rest, give all that they could, and offer an acceptance and love that

was so radical it got a man called Jesus killed.

So, we hold to these stories of courageous faith as we make our way through the

journey of Lent. I pray, that as your make your way through this ancient season of

reflection and contemplation, you might find new and meaningful ways to walk this

journey.

A blessed 40 days to all of you. Your sister in Christ,

Pastor Ashley

Page 2 PILGRIM ANNOUNCEMENTS

NARRATIVE LECTIONARY READINGS: Where have we been? February 2: Jairus’ Daughter Healed Mark 5:21-43 February 9: Death of John the Baptist Mark 6:1-29 February 16: What Defiles? Mark 7:1-23 February 23: Transfiguration Mark 8:27, 9:8 February 26: Passion Prediction Mark 9:30-37 (Ash Wednesday) Where are we going? March 1: First Last and Last First Mark 10:17-31 March 8: Bartimaeus Healed Mark 10:32-52 March 15 Parable of the Tenants Mark 12:1-17 March 22 Great Commission Mark 12-28-44 March 29 End of the Age Mark 13:1-8, 24-37

7th Annual Gala Night Friday, May 8, 2020 6:00-9:00 PM

Food & Refreshments,

Silent Auction, Live Music

Ticket Sales begin March 29 in the Narthex after each

church service, or call the Church Office.

Early Bird: $25/person

After April 26: $30/person

We need your help… If you would be willing to donate one or more items for the Silent Auction, please contact Cory Jepsen-Hobbs at 262.376.1724 or lulusmom@wi.rr.com. Suggestions include: sporting/music/theatre event tickets, or something related to a favorite hobby or interest, such as golfing, fishing, gardening or camping. Other items might include gift certificates to a spa or hair/nail salon, restaurant or florist. Jewelry and food gift baskets are always popular. All proceeds designated to support Pilgrim UCC Missions. “An evening of fun…celebrating friendships for a lifetime”

Gala Committee: Marilyn Dearth, Kathy Ellenbecker, Marji Groth,

Cindy Jacoby, Cory Jepsen-Hobbs, Sue Willman

Please Wear Your Nametag!

A gentle reminder to all to wear your nametag on Sunday

mornings and during Lenten services. Some of our new

members are still learning names Thanks, Pilgrim Family!

PILGRIM LENTEN MEALS:

Join together in a family-friendly time of fellowship,

then stay for an informal worship gathering.

*All meals begin at 6:00 pm (gathering at 5:45pm) in

Kalweit Hall with worship to follow in the sanctuary

at 7:00pm.

Children’s craft & movie at 6:45 pm through service for

2-yr thru 6th grade. Child care available under age 2.

Please sign up on the Narthex bulletin board for each

Lenten dinner.

March 4 Taco Supper - by Property and Grounds,

Stewardship & Children’s Ministry Teams

March 11 Soups and Salads – by Missions,

Safe Sanctuary & Food/Refreshment Team

March 18 Lasagna Dinner – by Welcome Center,

Inclusion, and TLC Teams

March 25 Breakfast for Dinner – by Finance,

Memorials, Counting, and Staff Relations Teams

April 1 Brats & Burgers Supper – Church Council

Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches always available.

Menus subject to change.

*Suggested donation for meal is $5 for adults, $2 for children.

However, please don’t let expense prevent you and/or your

family from enjoying a warm meal at the end of the day!

*Any profits from the meal costs will be given to support One

Great Hour of Sharing, an ecumenical outreach that strength-

ens both local and global ministries to aid in hunger relief,

providing clean water, disaster recovery assistance, and em-

powerment for people to find meaningful work.

MISSIONS

WINTER FOOD DRIVE for FAMILY SHARING—Thank you to everyone who brought in non-perishable food items on January

19. We received a thank you letter from Julie Hoover, Executive Director of Family Sharing. They were very grateful that

we hosted this drive in January, which is typically a month when donations drop off. Over 600 families depend on them

regularly for groceries and other personal necessities. We will be scheduling another food drive in May (another slow

month), so please watch for the date. One of the moms shared her thoughts when asked “Why Family Sharing?” “…I

never thought I would need to come to a food pantry, but right now I do. The help I get gives me the peace of mind that

my kids have plenty to eat…”

HELPING ONE PERSON MIGHT NOT CHANGE THE WORLD, BUT IT COULD CHANGE THE WORLD FOR ONE PERSON. NIGHT OF WARMTH Thank you to everyone who supported this special Pilgrim offering to benefit the shelter at

Repairers of the Breach and the warming room at Capuchin Community Services. Pilgrim will be sending $900 to each

location. Please know that you have been a blessing to those struggling through the winter cold!

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING—We all try to watch out for our neighbors and lend a hand when it is needed. But what

about our “neighbors” in other towns, or in other countries? Have you ever wished you could

make a bigger difference in the world? Have you wished you could provide food, water and

medical help to refugees, give poverty-stricken children the opportunity to attend school, or

teach job skills to someone injured by a disaster? Each of us has the power to help make the

world a better place, and it’s easier than you might think—by giving to ONE GREAT HOUR OF

SHARING. OGHS is an inter-denominational effort to raise funds to help those who are most in need throughout our

global community. This annual Lenten offering is the UCC’s largest mission effort. We will kick off Pilgrim’s OGHS cam-

paign on Sunday, March 1 and will accept offerings through Palm Sunday, April 5. You can contribute by using a special

OGHS envelope found in the pews. We will again add the profit from our Wednesday Lenten meals. Our combined goal

is $5,000. Watch our progress on the Mission Board. Will you give to One Great Hour?

FAMILY PROMISE of OZAUKEE—Pilgrim volunteers will assist Grace Lutheran Church when they host for Family Promise

during the week of March 29 through April 5.

MR. BOB’S UNDER THE BRIDGE MINISTRY—Thanks to the Boy Scouts, all of the backed-up donations have been sorted

and the hold has been lifted. You may drop off your donations in the bin located near the carport entrance or, if it’s

convenient for you, please bring them to Advent Church in Cedarburg. Their bin is near the church entrance.

ST. BEN’S COMMUNITY MEAL—St. Ben’s provides a hot, homemade meal six days a week. We contribute at least 24

desserts on the first Friday of each month to go with the Lasagna dinner that St. Joseph’s church provides. If you’d like

to help, please have the dessert of your choice dropped off by noon on March 6.

We also help serve the meal once a month. Our next serving date is Tuesday, March 10. Please sign up on the Mission

board.

PILGRIM RECYCLES—Please continue to bring in your empty amber RX containers and place them in the bin located in

Kalweit Hall. They are re-used at the Bread of Healing Clinic in Milwaukee.

YARN DONATIONS - Any extra yarn and/or cotton fabric may be placed in a bag marked “Yarn Ministry”

to be used by women at the Union Grove Correctional Facility to create quilts and afghans.

The following thank you was received from Family Promise of Ozaukee County:

Dear Members of Pilgrim UCC: Thank you so much for your generous donation of paper products and household cleaning items . We were able to utilize the donations in our family shelter immediately. Your donation made the families in our program feel the love and caring that can be found in Ozaukee County!

- Kathleen Christenson Fisher, CEO Family Promise of Ozaukee County (The entire letter can be found on the Mission Board, and includes a special message from one of their former clients.)

Page 4 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY—ROCK HOUR NEWS

PILGRIM CHILDREN’S SUNDAY

PROGRAMMING

Explorers (1st-4th grade) & Voyagers

(5th-6th grade)

ROCK HOUR 9:00am-10:20am

2yrs. – Kindergarten

LITTLE ROCKS after Children’s Time at

the 10:30 service

Infant – Kindergarten

ROCK ‘n PLAY 7:45am-11:45am

*Parent must be in the building

for child to be in the nursery.

ROCK ‘N PLAY CENTER

Staffed from 7:45am-11:45am for infants-5K.

Children ages 2yr-5K are welcome to join.

Little Rocks follow “Children's Time” during the

10:30am worship service.

As always, we welcome volun-teers to help in the class on Sunday morning. Give it a try and sign up today!

http://signup.com/go/VTvtmzE

ROCK HOUR HELPERS NEEDED!

Consider volunteering during

ROCK HOUR! You may be sur-

prised and learn something while

you are helping out your church

family.

WORLD FARE FAIR

Sunday, March 15

Please join the Voyagers in the Narthex between services for the

2020 World Fare Fair. Voyagers will share samples of recipes from countries and

religious traditions around the globe.

Everyone is invited!

In March, the Explorers will be continuing our year-long "water" theme and learn the story of Jesus providing "living water" to the Woman at the Well. We will also highlight stories of some other impactful women of the Bible.

Fun fact, the Wisconsin Conference has one of

the best camping programs in the country! Our

two camp sites at Moon Beach (St. Germaine)

and Pilgrim Center (Green Lake) have offerings

for every age and every interest! Scholarships

are available for Pilgrim members through

Pilgrim and the Southeast Association, along

with scholarship offerings through each of the

camps. More information, along with dates,

camp offerings, and registration information, can

be found at www.ucci.org

Pilgrim will be fundraising for our Kirk Strong Camper Scholarship

Fund in the month of March, so if you can’t make it to camp this

year, please support Pilgrim family members who will be attending

one of the amazing events at camp!

Lent is here!! Join us for the Wednesday evening

meals and encourage your children to help with our

Easter craft for the season! We have a fun project to

work on that will be a HUGE surprise for the

congregation during Holy Week.

Palm Sunday: April 5 is going to be the Spring Breakfast!

Please join us for the breakfast at 9:00am and our children will

have a shortened class starting at 9:30!

Page 5 YOUTH MINISTRY

SYNAGO Services Calling all 9-12th graders, we want to see you on March 15!

Our format is as follows:

Gathering 10-10:25 am - Eat and enjoy some time catching up with friends in the Media Room

Service 10:30-11:30 am – We will all go to the service and sit together

HIGH SCHOOL INTEREST MEETING We will be having a meeting for parents/adults interested in helping with grow-

ing and maintaining the high school program. If this is something you are interested in, please reach out to Rachel

via text at 612/275-9615 or email rachelegrossman@gmail.com

CONNECT and COMMUNE Connections will once again meet once a month for

Connect and Commune Sunday. This is a chance for 7th and 8th grade Confirmands to gather,

share friendship and attend service together as a group. Food provided. Connect and Com-

mune will be the first Sunday of the month (with a few exceptions) and eight opportunities to fulfill your attendance

requirements with your friends! Our next Connect and Commune is Sunday, March 1.

Details: Gather from 10am-10:25 am in the Coffee House room for food and friendship.

Pilgrim’s Youth Ministry Team

Rachel Grossman-Zack Meg Claeys Middle/High School Coordinator Elementary/Middle School Coordinator Phone: 612/275-9615 Phone: 262-707-2927 Email: rachelegrossman@gmail.com Email: dirclfm@pilgrimuccgrafton.org

7th - 12th Graders: MISSION TRIP

We are going to Kentucky with the Appalachia Service Project the week of July 12, 2020 –

There is a sign up on the youth bulletin board – or please use the Sign-up Genius here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050448ABA72EA0F58-2020

FUNDRAISING: All YOUTH!

Spring Breakfast April 5, 2020

We are looking for basket donations

for the Spring Breakfast – there will

be a basket in the Narthex to give

you an idea. We raffle these off at

the Spring Breakfast. We will also

be looking for monetary donations

to help defray the cost of supplies.

ALL GIRLS’ RETREAT

Friday March 13 - Saturday March 14

There will be a sign-up on the

Youth Bulletin Board as well as Sign-Up Genius. Watch for more

information to come. All girls ages 7th-12th grade

are invited!

Page 6 SOCIAL & ENRICHMENT

SOCIAL OPPORTUNITES

SHEEPSHEAD DATES: Join the fun on Fridays, March 6 and 20 at 1:00 pm in the Conference Room.

On Tuesday, March 17, WOMEN’S JOURNEY will meet at the home of Linda Eakin at 7:00 pm.

On Thursday, March 19, SENIOR COFFEE will meet in the conference room at church at 10:00. The discussion question will be: What is your favorite TV show?

On Thursday, March 19, the CRAFT GROUP will meet in the Coffee House at 6:30. Please come with any project you are working on...or, just come for the conversation!

FUNSETTERS: On Thursday, March 26, the Funsetters will meet at NOON for lunch at Top of the Ridge Restaurant, Cedar Community in West Bend. We ask that those interested in coming please sign up in the Narthex by the 22nd.

Thursday Adult Study Book Discussion

“Conversations with Scripture: The Gospel of Mark”

A decision has been made to delay the Thursday evening gatherings until after the season of Lent and Easter. On April 16 we will continue our study on the Gospel of Mark.

Sunday Morning Adult Study Group - 9:20 am

“Science and Religion”

We continue viewing this 12-week DVD lecture series. Science and religion are questionably two of the most potent forces that have shaped, and continue to shape, human civilization. How have these powerful forces interacted over time? Join us for an intriguing venture of the interactions that began “in the beginning.”

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITES

*Rescheduled*

Breakfast & Learn

Saturday, March 21 (7:30 am)

Presentation: “Grafton Historical Society”

The Grafton Historical Society was formed in May, 2016. Join us to learn about the beginnings of this organi-

zation and its goals as it literally digs into the past searching for clues to the early settlers and later families.

There are stories to tell of this small community 20 miles north of Milwaukee. Do you know the history?

Nick Schanen will provide insights and some history of the significance of the Town of Grafton from Lake

Michigan (Port Ulao) westward toward the village. This development began in the mid 1850s and played an

important role for resources to Milwaukee. There is much more to tell.

Join us for breakfast followed by the presentation. Please use the sign-up sheet posted in the narthex. A free will offering will cover the cost of the meal.

Page 7 THANK YOUs, PILGRIM PRAYERS & CARES

Thanks to….

RJ BOOK DISCUSSION, February 1 - To Lucy Wyka, Rachel Gutridge, and Kelly DuBord for hosting this meaningful and important discussion based on the book, “Waking Up White.”

INCLUSION and RACIAL JUSTICE TEAMS for their ongoing presentations and awareness to areas of need and understanding.

BREAKFAST & LEARN, February 8 - To Mark Sorenson for his excellent presentation on the humanitarian service, USAID in Pakistan.

SPAGHETTI DINNER & TALENT SHOW - February 9 - To Rachel Grossman-Zack, Meg Claeys, Pilgrim’s youth, and all the mission trip fundraiser volunteers for their wonderful meal. Thanks also to those who provided delightful entertainment at the show. Appreciation to all everyone who came out in the snow to support this special annual event.

CAMP SUNDAY - To those who assisted our guests from Pilgrim Center and prepared for the event.

For Healing and Strength:

*For Tracey Pederson, who is at home recovering from surgery.

*For Rev. Dale Kuck, Kraig Kuck’s father, who began treatment for esophageal cancer.

*For Richard Martin’s son, Craig, who has muscular dystrophy, is participating in a

24-week trial for a drug that may stop progression of the disease. Craig’s

daughter (Richard’s granddaughter) is also beginning to show indicators of MD.

*For Owen Snyder, who returned home from Pittsburgh, and for his continued recovery

and rehab here in WI.

*Continued prayers for Larry Tredrea as he remains on steroids.

*For Tom Fisher, as he recovers from a surgery to amputate toes.

*For Leslie, friend of Patty Guist and Beth Hartman, who was diagnosed with an

inoperable brain tumor.

*For Autumn, Kathy Ellenbecker’s granddaughter, and her baby, Jazmin.

*For Ginny Minard, Jill Cobb’s mother, who was diagnosed with bone cancer.

ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS

*For Kathleen, Pat Grabow’s mom, as she remains in hospice care.

*For Les Kobliska, Kory’s father, who is suffering from worsening dementia.

*For all of those in our lives that continue to receive treatment for cancer.

*For all of you that are caretakers for family and friends.

*For all of those that are expecting.

*For all of those struggling with mental illness and their families.

IN SYMPATHY:

*For Mike Fischer and his family, as his father, Bob, passed away on January 29 .

*For Amanda Koch and her family, as her mother, Barbara, passed away on February 10.

Our Members in Care Facilities or Homebound

Kathy Kanios, Home Carol Charnitz, Home Rev. Steve Evans, Cedar Communities Carolyn Fuhr, Village Pointe Commons Donna Graham, Gina’s Home Elizabeth Hembel, Lasata Heights

Eleanor Paschke, Home Pam Paul, Home Linda Schafer, Lasata Wayne (Duffy) Ver Velde, Milan Estates, Saukville

Jacob Godejohn – US Marine Corps, LCpl

Owen Godejohn - US Army-Basic Training

Luke Johnson - US Navy-Builder Petty Officer 1st Class

Nathan Kline – Wisconsin Army National Guard, PVT

Adam Lusty – US Army, Sgt.

Mark Aaron Schubert - US Air Force-Ellsworth, SD

“Thank you,” Pilgrim Friends, for your cards, thoughts and prayers I received during and after my hospital stay due to a respiratory virus. -Elnore Merchen

Page 8 COMMITTEE NEWS

Easter Flowers - a symbol of new life and resurrection.

You are invited to donate a flower for our sanctuary then take home after Easter service.

Please mark your selection:

___Tulip $12 ___Daffodil $12 ___Hyacinth $12 ___Single Lily $12 ___Double Lily $25

Person or Family donating:_________________________________________________________

In Honor or Memory (circle one) ___________________________________________________

Relationship to You:______________________________________________________________

Please place flower order form and payment in one of the following:

*offering plate Checks payable to Pilgrim Church

*Church office

*Lisa Quick’s mail slot Deadline: Wednesday, April 1

LENTEN USHERS NEEDED!

Please see the sign-up

sheet on the Narthex Board

for Wednesday evenings -

March 4, 11, 18, 25, and

April 1.

The African Americans (Many Rivers to Cross) PBS Documentary

Do you want to learn more about the history of African Americans? How about understanding conditions in the US that

limited their ability to advance along with the nation as a whole. Could the sins of our past be the reason for continued

discord for so many in today’s society? If we are not interested in hearing the whole story, how can we condemn our

brothers and sisters who have lost hope for improvement?

Join us for two segments of this important documentary that will educate those who lived through these early historical

times, as well as the younger generations who just did not know. We will invite others from the community to attend these

events. Each video will be shown in the Pilgrim sanctuary.

Sunday, March 15: “ Rise!” (1940-1968) This segment covers the period of WWII through the long road to civil

rights when the deep contradictions in American society finally became unsustainable.

Sunday, April 19: “A More Perfect Union” (1969-2013) Growing class disparity threatened to split the black

community in two. Economic and political forces isolated the black urban poor in the inner cities. Many issues and true

social equality remained to be resolved.

Gatherings: 6:00 pm *** Video: 6:15 pm *** Discussion: 7:15-7:45 pm

Light snacks and coffee after video and discussion

Think Spring! We’re planning our late spring

activities to spruce up the church grounds. If you are

thinking about how you or your family can become

active in your church, consider adding Saturday

morning, May 9 to your calendar. Clean-up day is

once a year. Chores include raking, mulching, trimming, and outside window

washing. If you want to volunteer for tending one of many landscape beds

throughout the season, this could be your first day to begin that care. Look for

Page 9 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS & FINANCE REPORT

February 13, 2020 *Unapproved as of printing*

January Treasurer’s Report: The total revenues for January 2020 were $20,843. Total expenses were $29,571, resulting in a Net Loss of

($8,728).

Operating Checking Account Balance is $101,296. Envelope offerings totaled $17,144 for January 2020.

Minister’s Report:

Worship

● Pastor Ashley has been working with Pilgrim Center staff for the upcoming camp worship on Sunday February. 16.

● Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday February 26.

● Our theme for Wednesday evening Lent services is Throwback Discipleship.

● Pastor Ashley attended the Worship Committee Meeting on February 4.

● Rev. Michelle Freeman will be leading worship for Pastor Ashley on March 22 and Rev. George Schowalter will be leading worship

Wednesday March 25. Both of these will be while Pastor Ashley is away with her family for Spring Break. Rev. Jane Anderson will be

preaching on Sunday March 29.

Pastoral Care

● Pastor Ashley is starting to meet with couples who plan to be married in 2020.

● Pastor Ashley is meeting with families who have recently had babies, preparing them to be baptized in March.

● We have baptisms planned for March 1, 8, and 29.

● Pastor Ashley has continued to make pastoral care visits and follow up phone calls as necessary.

● Deloris Schneider was laid to rest on Saturday, January 25.

● Pastor Ashley has been writing letters of recommendation for some of the youth at the church.

● Pastor Ashley has been meeting with various congregation members on an as needed basis.

Education

● Pastor Ashley has continued to assist the Children’s Ministry Team as needed.

● Pastor Ashley attended Mueller Funeral home with the confirmation class on Wednesday February 12.

● Pastor Ashley attended the Mission Trip Meeting on Monday January 3.

Administration

● Pastor Ashley is working with Tink and Dick Linhart to update our new member process and orientation.

● We have scheduled the new member dates for 2020.

● Pastor Ashley has continued to work with Neal Hobbs, Bill Maca, and Caryn Boegel, securing members for the Finance Advisory team.

● Pastor Ashley is working with the Staff Relations team to gather comparable support staff wages from congregations in Wisconsin

that are comparable to size of Pilgrim.

Denominational

● Pastor Ashley attended the Southeast Racial Justice Consortium meeting on Thursday February 6 at Bethel Bethany in Milwaukee.

● Pastor Ashley has agreed to direct a Tenderfoot Camp at Pilgrim Center June 21-23, 2020.

Other

● Thanks for all of those who supplied pictures for the Annual Meeting slideshow.

Old Business:

A. Donation/Website Discussion – Led by Dustin Beck

● Dustin presented an overview of this project for the new Council members.

● Dustin to set up a date & time for a webinar meeting for Beth Hartman, Jill Timmerman & himself and any other members of Council who

would like to join in to discuss directly with the service provider questions regarding set-up, implementation and operation of the proposed

service.

B. Review 2019 Goals – Led by Bill Maca

Bill distributed a handout to Council covering 2019 & 2020 Goals for the Council.

Council reviewed, evaluated and assessed the progress made in 2019 for each of the 2019 goals.

Council discussed the goals presented by Bill that he would like to see Council work on in 2020.

Bill will compile an updated list of 2020 goals for next month’s meeting based on Council’s discussion.

New Business

A. Property & Grounds Update - Reported by Building & Assets Council Liaison, Todd Brame

● Todd presented a review of the following topics from last month’s Building & Assets meeting:

a. Boiler condition

1. Updates & Repairs needed in both the short & long term

2. Eventual replacement and back-up contingency plans

b. Cupula

1. Determine where & why the cupula is leaking

2. Possible water leak testing this spring

c. Disposal procedures

d. Handicap lines to be painted in parking lot

e. Elevator issues

f. Secure phone & internet issues

g. Review of funds available to cover upcoming proposed projects

B. Council’s Lenten Dinner Planning - Led by Bill Maca

● Dinner is on Wednesday April 1, 2020, Menu: Brats & Burgers

Council Coordinator for the meal planning & preparation needed by next month’s Council meeting Next Meeting: March 12, 2020 Respectfully submitted, Robb Ladd, Council Secretary

A copy of the complete Council Minutes,

as well as Financial Reports, are availa-

ble upon request from the Church Office.

Page 10 MARCH BIRTHDAYS, OFFICE HOURS

1 Dustin Beck

Char Peterson

2 Anna Pfeiffer

3 Gisela Berger

Jay Gergens

Erin Gonzalez

Nicole Pekarske

Judy Ziebell

4 Joel Zautner

5 Robert Hawkinson

Nikki Jozwowski

Ellen Orten

Anna Schaefer

6 Bob Britt

Kurt Eick

Carrie Mazzari

Teagan Schell

8 Kate Burrows

Matthew Elbe

Ada Nestler

Corbinn Staszko

9 Margarethe Berger

Patrick Berger

Nicholas Britt

Nick Rudich

10 Hank Boesch

Mac Boesch

Ryan Elbe

Lance Gruebling

Mike Kelling

Erin Jozwowski

Mark Matter

Tim Stern

11 Grace Wagner

12 Lucas Geisler

Pat Tumanic

13 Nola Paegelow

Erin Petersen

14 Joseph Chapman

Mary Strong

16 Susan Maca

Riley Schmitter

17 Chloe Bertrand

Art Merchen

Bradley Mayer

Peter Nolte

18 Karen Partenheimer

19 Robert Olmr

Cooper Staszko

20 Mike Fischer

Samantha Hochstatter

Mike Jenkins

Nicholas Schubert

21 Nick Ellenbecker

Jonathan Koch

Randy Mitschka

Kylie Rudich

Cole Schmitter

22 Rachel Gutridge

Tyler Tagliapietra

23 Kathleen (Kit) Faase

Max Glab

24 Christopher duVergey

Nathan Matter

Garrett Rescorla

Michael Schumaker

25 Jan Braby

Liz Riesen

Rose Wessel

26 Laury Hackett

Amanda Jozwowski

Jaden Kunz

27 Tom Monroe

Suzy Wilkerson

28 Terry Roemke

Morgan Zimmermann

Amanda Zurbuchen

29 Kari Klug

Miles Mayer

31 Marleigh Knier

Nicholas Sauer

OFFICE HOURS

Pastor Ashley Nolte: Monday - Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm

Evenings & weekends by appointment and as necessary

Please call or text 920-762-0192

Lisa Quick: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 1:00 pm

Office Phone 262-377-2640

Email–ppmail@pilgrimuccgrafton.org OR officemgr@pilgrimuccgrafton.org

WEB Page – www.pilgrimuccgrafton.org

PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE

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March SCRIPTURE READERS

8:00 10:30

1 Donna Tredrea Dave Braby

8 Mary Beuscher Gisela Berger

15 OPEN Jane Sowers

22 Mary Beuscher Marcia Ramirez

29 Lynda Van Dyck Judy Koeppl

WELCOME CENTER - March

March 8 - LaVerne Johnson, 8:00

FLOWERS AND BULLETINS for March

Flowers Bulletins

1 Ellenbecker Family Leila Behrens

8 OPEN Gisela Berger

15 OPEN OPEN

22 Vic & LuAnn Pappas Pappas Family

29 Lynda Van Dyck Art & Elnore Merchen

MARCH

8:00 am 10:30 am

1 Gordy Weber - C Kelly & John DuBord - C

Larry & Donna Tredrea - N Chris & Elizabeth Elgin - N

8 Suzy Wilkerson - C Kit & Matt Faase - C

Rose Wessel - N David & Melissa Francek - N

15 Barbara Arity - C JR & Jodi French - C

Leila Behrens - N Joe & Annie Gehrke - N

22 Mary Beuscher - C Michael & Monica Geisler - C

& Larry Sween Michael & Owen Godejohn - N

Willie & Mary Gabrich - N

29 Robert & Carrie Britt - C Dennis Grabow - C

Dorothy Bowen-N Gina Graham & Cherie Burton - N

APRIL 8:00 am 10:30 am

5 Kurt & Sally Eick - C Lance & Nancy Gruebling - C

John & Denice Frank - N Rachel Gutridge - N

12 Marilyn Gallagher-C Laury Hackett - C

Roger Groth & Shea & Kristen Halula – N

Jane Bachman Groth - N

19 YOUTH SUNDAY YOUTH SUNDAY

26 Andy & Megan Helm - C Jeff & Chris Hart - C

Elaine Hilkert - N Wally & Cindy Heisdorf - N

If you find you cannot greet on your assigned Sunday, please contact: Dorothy Bowen dorjer1011@gmail.com or call at 262-377-2218.

USHERS

C = Carport N = Front Door to Narthex

8:00 10:30

MARCH

Tom Monroe Chris Leidel

Kurt Eick Lance Gruebling

Sally Eick Nancy Gruebling

Kraig Kuck Mike Fischer

Sheila Kuck Dave Nestler

March SUNDAY TREAT SCHEDULE:

1 OPEN 8 Erin Schumaker/Plante Family Nancy Vanden Wymelenberg 15 World Faire Fare

22 “Everything Green” 29 OPEN

ACOLYTES MARCH

8:00 am - OPEN

10:30 am

1 Tessa Tagliapietra

Cali Tagliapietra

8 Bailey Mazzari

Max Mazzari

15 Owen Voss

Audrey Kleckner

22 Ryan Leidel

Jacob Leidel

29 Peter Nolte

Sam Pekarske

PILGRIM’s Welcome Center This area is in need of assistance

for each service to welcome

newcomers and visitors.

Please check out the sign-up

sheet, and note that it is for

either before the 8:00 service

OR 10:30 service. Thank you!

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