Inside this issue:
Jonah Bible Study
Easter Lilies and Mums
SD Annual Conference
Annual Meeting and
Scholarship Minutes
Thank Yous
Placerville Information
and Work Camp
Youth Group Schedule
Kids Page
Church Officers
First Congregational
United Church of Christ
* Day Breitag
Moderator
* Ken Pickering
Vice Moderator
* Sandra Kangas
Clerk
* Brenda Paul
Treasurer
* Chuck Kruse
Financial Secretary
Wherever you are on life’s journey
you are welcome here
Ministry of Being Alive
If you’ll allow me to gush for just a moment, I’d like to say how enriching our
Lenten Season together has been! The Stories of Christ in Us have flowed throughout
these past several weeks…a special thanks to Larry, Cindy, Debby, Kay, and Cherlyn
for their willingness to bare a bit of their souls. It gives me hope to see the cross-
pollination of spirit and story occurring in this body of believers! As we begin April
with the profound spiritual celebration of Jesus’ resurrected life, I am reminded that
new life is what the church is all about.
I’d like to share a few thoughts on the Ministry of Being Alive, as offered by an in-
structor of mine at our January continuing education event in Arizona. His name is
Tenneson Woolf, and he offers such a keen sense of what it means to be fully alive:
being openly curious — naturally wanting to wonder, without fear or blame for
wasting time
being welcoming — wanting to be in relationship with others and to offer our-
selves in relationship
trusting — delighting in the complexity that sometimes defines so much of our
lives, the new edges, the next essential evolutions
seeing a bigger picture — actually several versions of a big picture, and being
able to live and respect the inherent tensions of plurality
being playful — taking off the masks of social professional norms that some-
times inhibit play
What a beautiful way to describe ministry—our collective faith lived out together! Be-
ing curious, welcoming, trusting, and playful, all while respecting the tension of our
lived experiences. To be alive is to be changing, and we in the church have the oppor-
tunity to embrace change…if for no other reason than this: our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ embraced a constantly changing set of life circumstances. And Jesus remained
grounded in the midst of change by his true sense of purpose: bringing life in more
abundance to all! We too, as Christ’s living and breathing body today, can offer that
same invitation to one another and the world: the Ministry of Being Alive!
Tuesday Noon
Jonah Bible Study Navigating a Life-Interrupted con-
tinues to meet through the
month of April. Join leaders Arlene
and Gary for dynamic discussion
on a topic that affects us all, and
learn how Jonah’s path to
Ninevah can inspire our own un-
derstanding of life’s interruptions.
April Lectionary
Easter
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43
John 20: 1-18 or Mark 16:1-8
Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-48
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:25-31
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8
Emily’s Personal Leave Update
The Munger family is taking a 2-
week (post-Easter) vacation to the
East Coast! We will be gone from
April 2nd-April 15th, and I will re-
turn to the office Monday, April 16th pending any travel
delays. I will not be checking emails or returning phone
calls during my time away. In my absence, please con-
tact Cherlyn Christiansen in the office. For any pastoral
emergencies, Cherlyn can connect you with someone
from the prayer and visitation team or a local minister.
Pastor Alexander Haines will be filling the pulpit on
April 8th and our choir will be offering a concert on
April 15th! I will look forward to rejoining you in wor-
ship April 22nd.
Youth Group Schedule:
April 1- Easter, no youth meeting
April 8- Games and Bonfire at
Mohr’s place
April 15- Emily is away, no Youth
April 22- Earth Day Celebration,
time and activity TBD
April 29- Community-Wide Youth
ONE NIGHT- a NEW ecumenical youth
gathering sponsored by area minis-
ters. *look for an email with more
info when Emily returns
NEW YOUTH ROOM: The Trustees and Christian Ed
have decided to create an area for youth in the Paul Room.
The youth group has brainstormed a few possible needs. If
you have any items in good, clean working order, please
let Pastor Emily know!
computer/speakers/possibly TV
bean bag chairs, other smaller furniture pieces/tables/desk
card-making and art supplies
board games, card games
dorm fridge, money to purchase assorted items.
The youth of this church are such a gift, please help us
show a warm welcome as we gather these items.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Wherever you are on life’s journey
you are welcome here
Present - Trustees: Rick Rowen, Teddie Adamski, Keith
Jennings, and James Hansen; Moderator Day Breitag, Treas-
urer Brenda Paul & Clerk Sandra Kangas
Rick called meeting to order and had opening prayer at 5:30
pm.
Agenda was approved
February’s minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report was presented by Brenda. She noted that
the Souper Bowl funds were passed on in March to PARS to
participate in the Ardis Townsend challenge.
Security and Administration – Teddie is handling March
and no decision was made for April. Thanks to Brad Gall for
assisting with snow removal. It was noted that there is a gas
blower for light snow removal in outside shed.
There were no reports from Scholarship, Memorial, or Per-
sonnel & Pastoral Relations Committees.
Several projects remain on the “to do” list, including tuck
pointing/ fixing outside brick areas, contract with Premier for
roofing (we are back on Premier scheduled for early 2018),
Juanita Kangas Memorial Tree, and sprinkler adjustments.
New Business
Cable line for TV feed – no further action
Pest control at church – a few mice have been caught down-
stairs. Continuing to check traps.
The Youth group is using old Dakota Association Room and
are gathering furnishings for use in there.
Fellowship/Coffee – Sunday, March 18 – Jim and Brenda will
take care of it.
Mirror by office -purchased but not installed
Glenn Kietzmann visited with the board about a new mar-
quee/sign funded by a memorial. No decisions were made at
this time.
List for snow removal and operation –a few folks volunteered
and should get us through the rest of the year. Carla Sahr
responded that she does take care of snow removal in the
alley and back lot for parking because her office tenants also
use it.
Chris is moving forward with questions in regard to the
elevette.
Trustees should contact Brenda if either a complete binder or
updates are needed.
Brenda noted that when she changed the furnace filter, she
found that it is wet in the area by the wall. She will call
AirTech to look at that and all three furnaces.
The general fund balance was $43,679.34 as of March 4, 2018.
Motion by Jim, seconded by Keith to pay bills totaling
$10,132.25. Motion carried.
Next Meeting – Thursday, April 12, 2018.
Meeting was adjourned after a motion by Teddie, seconded
by Jim.
Respectfully submitted
Sandra Kangas
Clerk
FCUCC SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Minutes January 21, 2018
Attendees: Shirley Halligan, Kay Swenson, Keith Jennings, Arlene Krueger, Stephanie Bietz, and Brenda Paul. Absent: Jim Hansen, Pastor Emily Munger & Moderator Day Breitag The Chairman called the meeting to order. The minutes were approved as written. The Chairman noted the follow-ing fund balances as of December 31, 2017: SCHOLARSHIP INCOME EXPENSES BALANCE Gladys Kemp $2,684.27 $1,022.51 $21,891.24 General $3,871.00 $2,100.00 $12,854.12 Hyde $ 2,600.00 The amounts to be awarded were discussed. It was the feeling of the committee to leave them the same as last year ($700 for the General Scholarships and $300 for the Kemp Scholarships) since we can expect four applications for both the General and Kemp scholarship next year. There were no applicants for the Hyde Music Scholarship this year. Chairman Halligan reported that two applications were re-ceived this year for both the General and Kemp Scholar-ships. After reviewing the applications Stephanie Bietz made a motion to approve the applications for the scholar-ships and authorize the Chairman to submit a request to the Church Treasurer and Bank West to award the
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Special Funds Report Brenda Paul, Treasurer
Outreach Opportunity
My name is Jackson Bruce and I
am the General Manager of the Pi-
erre Trappers, the new baseball
team here in town. I am emailing
you regarding our need for host
families for the summer.
We are in need of host families for
our 30 players, 2 coaches and 6
full-time interns. I was hoping you
could get our message out to your congregation to see
if any of them may be interested in taking one, or
more of them in for the summer.
A little information about us: We are a collegiate sum-
mer baseball team in the Expedition League. We bring
in top level college baseball talent to play in a minor
league setting to help them develop as ballplayers,
along with getting them out in the community and
SPECIAL FUNDS SUMMARY
Balance 1/1/18 Receipts Disbursements
Balance 2/28/18
Building Maintenance fund 61,555.92 61,555.92
Foundation 3,032.46 197.31 178.18 3,051.59
Library 17.00 17.00
Love 1,532.17 275.60 201.31 1,606.46
Memorial 20,692.26 20,692.26
Memorial - Organ 6,772.05 6,772.05
Project funds 10,886.68 10,886.68
Sabbatical 2,929.00 186.00 3,115.00
Special Music 119.12 119.12
Scholarship - General 12,854.12 1,400.00 11,454.12
Scholarship - Hyde 2,600.00 2,600.00
Scholarship - Kemp 21,891.34 21,891.34
Vacation Bible School 154.95 154.95
Youth 1,799.62 128.00 135.22 1,792.40
Pass Thru Funds:
PARS - Souper Bowl - 1,421.00 1,421.00
146,836.69 2,207.91 1,914.71 #########
helping them develop as people. This is a great op-
portunity for them and they need places to stay. They
play a 64-game schedule and 32 of those games are
on the road in other parts of South Dakota, along
with North Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming.
They would need a home from mid to late May until
early to mid August. They will be playing half of their
schedule on the road and report to the ballpark at
3:00 PM for every home game, so they will not be in
the house much.
Requirements to be a host family are:
- They provide a room for each person that stays
there.
- They provide food for the person for the summer.
- They have a shower the person can use.
- Pretty much anything to make the person feel at
home for the summer.
- Invitation to team events
In return, the family will receive:
- A season ticket for each player/coach/intern they
host
- Recognition throughout the season
- A night on the Party Deck dedicated to Host Fami-
lies
Thank you in advance for helping us get the word out
about getting homes for the players, coaches and in-
terns. We greatly appreciate it!
Have a great day,
Jackson Bruce
General Manager Pierre Trappers Baseball Cell: (605) 280-7270 Email: [email protected]
scholarships as approved. Keith Jennings seconded and the motion carried. General Scholarships were awarded in the amount of $700 and Kemp Scholarships in the amount of $300 to Cash Anderson and Kylee Hanson who both attend the University of South Dakota. The Chairman reported that fundraisers held in May and during the month of October continue to be successful and it was agreed to continue the two fundraisers. There being no further business, the meeting was ad-journed. Shirley Halligan, Chair
Board of Deacon’s Meeting
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Wherever you are on life’s journey
you are welcome here
South Dakota Annual Meeting 2018
"Resurrection Realities: Signs of New Life"
The 148th Annual Meeting of the South Dakota Conference of the United Church of Christ will take
place May 4-6. The 2018 Annual Meeting will include an inspiring message from keynote speaker Rever-
end Dr John Dorhauer, General Minister and President of the UCC, the Installation of the Reverend
Brigit Steven as Conference Minister of the South Dakota Conference, and celebrating the anniversary of
150 years of ministry with our host church, the Yankton United Church of Christ.
Date: May 4-6, 2018 (Friday-Sunday)
Location: United Church of Christ Congregational
210 W Fifth St., Yankton, SD 57078
Schedule: Friday, May 4 Check-in 4:00-5:30pm
Friday, May 4 Dinner 5:30pm
Saturday, May 5 Lunch 12:00pm
Saturday, May 5 Dinner 6:30pm
Sunday, May 6 Closing 11:30am
Workshops: You may attend workshops of your choice.
Registration Cost: $90/person includes materials/workshops
Meal Costs: Based on those meals you choose are part of this registration.
THIS YEAR- online registration only-Deadline for registration: April 27, 2018!
NOTE At the time of printing the newsletter, the Deacon minutes were unavailable
Next meeting Tuesday April 3, 2018
First Congregational United Church of Christ – Pierre
Annual Business Meeting Minutes
January 28, 2018
Church Sanctuary
Call to Order and Prayer: Moderator Roseanne Summer-
side called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. and led us in
prayer as published in the annual report.
Approval of 2017 Minutes. Cherlyn Starks made motion
and Gail Lyngstad seconded to approve minutes from 2017 as
printed in the annual report. Motion carried.
Outgoing Moderator’s Remarks:
Rosanne commented on the satisfying growth in the last year
as we went from an interim pastor to a settled pastor.
FCUCC recently celebrated the 135th anniversary where we
learned where we were under leadership of Rev Riggs to now
learning who we will become under leadership of Pastor
Emily.
Rosanne thanked the board and all the work they do;
the congregation and recognized that there are individuals
who quietly carry out work even though they are not on a
board; and Cherlyn Christiansen for her work and advice
above and beyond the call of duty.
Rosanne passed the Black Hills gold moderator’s cross over
to Day Breitag as the new moderator.
Referring to the window at the front of the church, she read
Mark 28:17-20 referring to go forth and teach all nations.
Incoming Moderator’s Remarks:
Day expressed thanks of the congregation and herself to
Rosanne and presented her with a bouquet. She commented
that Rosanne accomplished many things and ably led us
through the transition. She said she is grateful to be trusted
with the new position as moderator. She echoed Rosanne’s
thank to the boards and congregation in general. A personal
priority of Day’s is to see if we can upgrade the elevette. She
thanked those who provide live flowers for front of the
church each Sunday. Please contact Day if you would like to
help with providing flowers or working on the elevette pro-
ject.
Reports of Financial Secretary and Treasurer were
reviewed. A question was raised as to why the Oahe Associa-
tion dues had not been paid. Brenda noted that the dues no-
tice had not been received yet at that time. The reports were
approved in a motion by Annette July seconded by Rosanne
Summerside. Motion carried.
Budget: A motion to adopt the proposed budget was made
by Larry Lyngstad, seconded by Teddie Adamski. Motion car-
ried.
Reports of Moderator, Pastor, Boards, Committees,
and Teams: Reports were approved in a motion by Val Kel-
ley seconded in unison by Jack Horner and Jim Hansen after
Ruby Humphrey noted that the date at the end of her report
on page 31 should have been 2017. Motion carried.
There was no unfinished business.
Pastor’s comments:
Pastor Emily expressed a thank-you to the congregation for
all the work. She commented that the Annual Meeting was a
time of celebration and cultivating our strengths as we move
forward.
New Business:
Cherlyn Christiansen, as President of Women’s Fellowship,
gave a report on the potluck survey. There was no strong
favorite for moving forward, so the decision at this time is to
have more occasional potlucks with dates to be designated.
Notices will be provided in advance. There was potluck to-
day, will be next week for SouperBowl Sunday. If a group or
family wants to host coffee on the first Sunday of the month,
the opportunities will begin with March. The other Sundays
are already designate by various boards of the church. There
is not potluck on April 1, Easter Sunday.
Day recognized the importance of gathering around food to
draw us into fellowship. She expressed thanks, again, for the
help the congregation provided to her and her family when
she had her car accident over 20 years ago. That generosity
and welcoming is something that she will remember forever.
The fall pheasant feed has been a function of the deacon’s
board, but may be opened to all church members to help
with it. More information will come later.
Additional times of fellowship:
Lenten Soup Suppers will be from 5:15 – 6:15 each Wednes-
day throughout Lent. She is inviting folks to share their faith
journey during these times.
Pastor Emily commented that we can re-envision ways to
gather over food and fellowship. As an example, she and AJ
are inviting parents to come to their home. Maybe others
would be interested to invite others to their home.
Larry reminded folks that there is an open invitation to join
the choir.
Pastor Emily asked a blessing on the potluck which will follow
immediately after the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 11:35 in a motion by Larry Lyngstad,
seconded by Rosanne Summerside.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Kangas, Clerk
Camping Season will be here soon, we hope!!
Information regarding various camps at Placer-
ville has arrived. There are booklets with all the
necessary details located just outside the office.
Pick one up to see what is available.
The Women’s Fellowship Board will be
offering Camperships again this year. Watch the
May newsletter for details.
Building The Bridge for Future Generations
Liturgists:
April 1 Cherlyn Christiansen
April 8 Vicki Vanden Bos
April 15 Tina Van Camp
April 22 Velma Becker
April 29 Claire Mohr
The family of Virginia Breitag, Day’s mother-in-law
Betty Lawrence, severe stroke, Bev huckins sister-in-law
Leslie Dolby, Pastor Emily’s sister, detached retina
Grandma Violet, Grandpa Ruben, Uncle Darrell, Shana Kruger
family, health issues
Diane Ramey, Kim Flute’s mother
Chuck Frieberg Joseph Merriam Cindy Bechard
Jerry Tibbs Connie Deyer Nancy Van Camp
Glenn Kietzmann Debbie Wagner Ben Handcock
Dana Smith Blair Krueger
Wendy’s Mom, friend of Connie Deyer
Our homebound members
Friends with cancer
Caregivers
The Homeless
Men and Women of the Military: Brian Webb, Randy Munch,
Scott Pogany
Our state and nation
Christians around the world being persecuted for their faith
If you would like your prayer request in the bulletin/newsletter. Please
notify the church office.
5-Lily Niles, Dax Quinn
7-Joyce Tidball, Parker Niles
8-Greg Lemieux
9-Kerry Kelly
11-Vicki Vanden Bos
13-Avery Vanden Bos
15-John Opp
18-Nancy Lemieux, Chuck Frieberg
23-Gary Cutler
21-Lovie Crooked Foot
25-Gregory Gall, Payton Gall
27-Melinda Christiansen
28-Susan Schanzenbach
29-Cassidy Jennings
8-Keith and Meda Rae Harner
16-Ricky and Amber Rosenoff
18-David and Kim Kietzmann
20-Todd and Maia Surdez
Thank you so much for the Scholar-
ship money. I appreciate the help
on pay for school. I continue to be a
kinesiology major and hope to one
day become a great physical therapist.
God bless,
Kylee Hanson
Montessori School of Pierre
Spring Open House
Saturday, April 21
10:00 am—1:00 pm
First Congregational UCC
WORKERS
FOR PLACERVILLE CAMP’S WORK WEEKEND
MAY 11-13
COME TO CAMP ON MAY 10
TO BE READY TO WORK.
GREAT FOOD
BETTER FELLOWSHIP
LOTS TO DO
RSVP 605.390.7350 OR [email protected]
Women’s Fellowship Meeting
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Wherever you are on life’s journey
you are welcome here
The Women’s Fellowship Executive Board met on Thursday,
March 8, 2018, at 1:15 p.m. Present were: Cherlyn
Christiansen, Lorraine Kintz, Phyllis Petersen, Lavonne
Pickering, and Gloria Merriam.
The minutes were read. Gloria made a motion to approve,
seconded by Lorraine. Motion carried.
Correspondence: Relay for Life, PARS challenge and a thank
you note.
Lorraine presented the treasurer’s report. Expenses and do-
nations totaled $1218.50. The checking account balance is
$3573.97. Phyllis moved to accept the report, seconded by
Gloria. Motion carried.
Reports: A refrigerator was donated and installed in the
kitchen. The gift is much appreciated. Cherlyn attended the
Executive Council meeting on February 13, 2018. The min-
utes of that meeting are found in the newsletter.
Unfinished business: The Oahe Association Meeting will be
held here on March 11 beginning at 3 p.m.
The Lenten Soup Supper was discussed. Women’s Fellowship
Board will prepare the food for March 21. Lorraine and Cher-
lyn will provide the soup, Lavonne and Gloria will make des-
sert and Phyllis will bring bread.
New Business: The Women’s Fellowship annual summer
meeting was discussed. We explored some ideas and will dis-
cuss this further next month.
A bike group will be traveling through Pierre July 7th. Last
year we hosted them but no decision was made at this time.
Our church will provide the Community Banquet on July 12th.
Volunteers will be needed.
Coffee Schedule Reminders:
March 25 – The Bremser family
April 22 – Women’s Fellowship
April 29 – Women’s Fellowship
May 27 – Mayflower Guild
The next meeting will be April 12, 2018 at 1:15 p.m.
Cherlyn adjourned the meeting at 2:30 pm.
Phyllis Petersen, Secretary
The Altar Guild wishes to thank eve-
ryone who gave plants to create a
beautiful Easter setting in our sanc-
tuary.
Jeannette Beemer in memory of her hus-
band, Mel
Bernie and Sally Christenson and Peggy Hanafin and
families in memory of Glen and Mary Green
Larry and Cherlyn Christiansen in memory of their parents
Jim and Linda Cruse in memory of their parents
Patty Gall and family in memory of Larry Gall and Olinda
Stevens
Shirley Hinzman in memory of Paul Hinzman and Anna
Mohr
Norm and Ruby Humphrey in memory of deceased relatives
Bob and Beverly Huckins in memory of their families
Keith and Patti Jennings in memory of Patti’s brother, Milt
and Keith’s sister, Marilyn
Annette July in memory of her husband, Dale and her parents
Helen and Donald Bohnet
Sandra Kangas in memory of Laverne and Juanita Kangas
Lorraine Kintz and family in memory of Raymond
Arlene Krueger
Larry and Gail Lyngstad in memory of their deceased family
members
Helene Miller in memory of her husband, Bob and her parents
Steve, Leah, Claire, Natalie, and Sarah Mohr in memory of
their daughter and sister, Anna Mohr, and grandparents Paul
Hinzman and Bill and Elaine Mohr
Sherman Monroe in honor of the choir
Brenda Paul in memory of her father, William Bair
Dana and Phyllis Petersen in memory of their parents
Mike and Susan Smith in memory of their parents, Glen and
Jessie Whitney and Herron and Elaine Smith
Nancy Thomas in memory of her parents L,V. and Bessie
Ausman
Thank you to Larry and Gail Lyngstad
for the donation of the refrigerator for the
kitchen. It is greatly appreciated. Again
thanks a bunch.
The Women’s Fellowship Board
Board of Christian Education Meeting
Monday, March 12, 2018
Wherever you are on life’s journey
you are welcome here
Members in attendance: Vicki Vanden Bos, Valerie
Rowen, Stephanie Bietz, Leah Mohr, Teddie Adamski
Others: Pastor Emily Munger
Members Absent: Patti Jennings
Board Chairman Vicki called the meeting to order at 5:32
p.m. Pastor Emily offered an opening prayer.
Valerie moved to approve the agenda; Stephanie seconded.
Motion carried.
Valerie moved to approve the February meeting minutes;
Stephanie seconded. Motion carried.
The financial report was discussed. There were no changes
from the last report. Balances as of 1/31/18:
General Fund Youth Total Expenses $1,000.00
Vacation Bible School Fund $154.95
Youth Special Fund $1,792.40
Souper Bowl of Caring
Valerie reported that the Souper Bowl of Caring project
wrapped up with the delivery of the donated funds and food
to the Pierre/Fort Pierre Food Pantry on March 4. Four
adults and 12 students loaded food into the food pantry and
presented the check. Brenda Manning, Pierre Area Referral
Service director, offered an explanation of how the food pan-
try serves our communities. Because the donation of 448.89
pounds of food and $2,121 was made during the Ardis Town-
send Challenge, our donation generated an additional $179.90
in challenge funds from Pierre area banks.
Lenten Soup Supper
Board members made final plans to serve the Lenten Soup
supper on March 14. Pastor Emily, Vicki and Leah will provide
soup and Steph and Valerie will bring bars. Board members
and youth who are available will meet beginning at 4:15 p.m.
to set up.
Palm Sunday
Patti will order palms for the parade of plams on March 25.
Vicki will set up the vases.
Vacation Bible School
Hero Central will be the theme for Vacation Bible School on
June 12-14. Prep/work/decorating nights will be scheduled for
June 4, 7 and 11.
Youth Group
The former Dakota Association office has been designated as
the Youth Room. They held their first youth group gathering
there on March 11. Pastor Emily will share a wish list of do-
nated items to furnish the space in the newsletter. The Youth
Group will meet March 18 and 25. No meeting on Easter.
Pastor Emily will be gone April 8 and 15. Pastor Emily re-
ported about an effort to have all church youth in community
come together once a month for “One Night.” The activity,
to be scheduled on a Sunday evening, will focus on acceptance
and inclusion. The effort is being initiated by Pastor Nick
Grey of New Life Assembly.
Graduation
High school graduates Paige Gloe and Claire Mohr will be
recognized during worship service and fellowship hour on
May 13. Vicki will order a cake, Steph will get school color
napkins/plates, Valerie will coordinate the bulletin board to
feature the graduates.
Adult Ed
The Sunday morning gathering of adults typically attracts eight
participants who share their favorite Bible verse and discuss.
A new weekday Bible Study will be held during the lunch hour
on Wednesdays, meeting for the first time on March 13 at the
church. Pastor Emily ordered the book, “Jonah - Navigating a
Life Interrupted” for the study participants. Discussion was
held about the Christian Ed board paying for the study mate-
rials at a cost of $70. The seven-week session will be led by
Arlene Kruger and Gary Cutler.
Sunday School
There will be no Sunday School on March 18 (long weekend
for Pierre schools) and on Easter Sunday. Classes will be held
on Plam Sunday. Pastor Emily suggested the board look into
Godly Play curriculum for future use for the preschool class.
It uses Montessori based principles. Discussion was held
about ordering new curriculum for the preschool class for
this spring. Board members voted to authorize the expendi-
ture of $145 for oder the Hands On Learning Lab Preschool
kit.
Nursery
Vicki has developed a schedule and will share with the board
and volunteers.
Activity Packs
March: Steph
April: Patti
May: Vicki
Teddie moved to adjourn; Leah seconded. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
The next meeting will be Monday, April 9, 5:30 p.m.
Submitted by Leah Mohr
Telephone: 605-224-5514
E-mail:
Web site:
www.ucc-cong-pierre.org
Address Service Requested
Church Staff
Pastor-Emily Munger
Administrative Assistant-
Cherlyn Christiansen
Custodian-Deb Winder
Choir Director-Larry Lyngstad
Organist-Gloria Merriam
Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid
Pierre, SD 57501
Permit No. 231
First Congregational
United Church of Christ
123 N Highland Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
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