January 5, 2024
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Weekly Bible Study
Discussion Groups
Thursdays @ 6:30 pm
Men’s Discussion Group
Sundays @ 9:00 am
Discussion Group (with child care)
These past few weeks have been such a crazy time in all of our lives, but our family has been blown-away by the love, support and generosity of this church. Thank you all so much for the Christmas bonus and for the completely unexpected end-of-year bonus. We are so blessed by the love of God that is poured out in our lives through you! Thank you!
In Christ,
The Clark's
Interim Pastoral Search Committee
In December, Council appointed Jamie Pennington, Kay Rowntree and Joanne Himebauch to serve on the Interim Pastoral Search Committee. The Moderator and Moderator-Elect are ex officio members of the group. Since Christmas we have met twice. Research has shown that effective Search Committees should be committed to being:
- Humble
- Prayerful
- Patient
- Intentional
- Thorough
We embrace these commitments. We are also committed to being transparent with the Congregation throughout the process.
We anticipate it will take time to find someone who is not only a good fit for FCC but someone who can help us navigate through the transition to finding a Senior Pastor. We are looking for an Intentional Interim Pastor, someone who has specific training and skills to help a congregation through the process. We anticipate this will take time so our first task is to find individuals to fill the pulpit until the Interim Pastor is hired. We have already contacted the WCA and NACCC and are reaching out to other Churches and pastors to find pulpit supply.
Our second task was to review and update the Intentional Interim Pastor Job Description that we can use when advertising the position. We have asked Council for a budget for expenses related to filling the pulpit and advertising the position and discussed where to place the ads.
This will be a challenging process. Since we won’t have a full time pastor for a while, we will need to rely on the Congregation and Ministry Teams to continue supporting our Church. Please pray for wisdom and discernment for the Committee and the Congregation, for patience and engagement from the Congregation and that God is preparing and drawing in the person we need for our Church.
If you have questions, please contact one of the Committee members.
Hello FCC Family! Judi, our wonderful administrative assistant, has recently made Fair Share envelopes which can be used for those wishing to submit a contribution for the NACCC membership for 2024. The envelopes will be available at church beginning Sunday, January 7 with a deadline of Sunday, February 18. If you have any questions, please let me know either by email:
tmbuchmann@gmail.com
or call/text (414) 322-4761.
Thank you,
Terry Buchmann
FCC Council Moderator
With the close of the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons, we will be dismantling the decorations. If you would like to take the poinsettia plant that you purchased, please feel free to take it today.
Adult Ed
If you would like to attend one of the upcoming local conferences and would be blessed with a scholarship to offset the cost, please contact Karen Mathew.
Register now! Tickets are still available for the event held on February 3, 2024 at Elmbrook Church. This year there are "Young Men's" breakout sessions with $20 ticket prices for high school and college-age students. Details and registration is available HERE.
WOW! Courtney Doctor will be the keynote speaker at a local women's event. Join us on Friday evening (6 - 9) and Saturday (8 - 4). Registration also includes food and beverages throughout the conference. Courtney Doctor received her MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and is serving as the Director of Women's Initiatives with The Gospel Coalition. Details and registration is available HERE.
Offering Report (2023)
Offering Expected to Date |
165,243.00 |
Offering Received to Date |
165,390.84 |
Difference |
147.84 |
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Servant Schedule
Ministry |
1/7 |
1/14 |
1/21 |
Liturgist |
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Music Leader |
Cindy W |
Claire A |
Joanne H |
Sunday School |
Wendy/Sarah |
Joanne/Karen |
Carol/Cindy |
Nursery |
Waruni/Lily |
Waruni/Lydia |
Sue/Tom |
Front Porch |
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Buchmann |
Sue R |
Greeter |
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Flowers |
Karen J |
Janice B |
Rae-Ellen P |
To volunteer for any of these ministries please see the signup sheet on the communication table.
Volunteers are also needed
for the following:
Sound / Zoom - Contact Prakash Mathew
(pkmathew1@gmail.com 262-436-4025)
Nursery - Contact Sue Roberts
(susanrobertsstmd@gmail.com 262-378-4695)
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- Carolyn E ~ health concerns
- Jim S ~ health concerns
- Ashley C ~ health concerns
- Dave B ~ health concerns
- Bonnie G ~ health concerns
- Pastor Kevin ~ health concerns
- Xander W ~ health concerns
- Paula E (from Jean B) health concerns
- Sue R.~ health concerns
- Victims, Families, First Responders ~ Iowa Shooting
- Silvery (from Chris L) health concerns
- Karen T ~ health concerns
- Kathy (from Beth) ~ health concerns
- Sue's Mom and Stepdad ~ health concerns
- Jody (from Beth P) health concerns
- Jim B ~ health concerns
- Mary (from Karen M) health concerns
- Bernie's son (from Jean B) health concerns
- Kris (from Jean B) health concerns
- Weekly Prayer Intentions:
~ Dave & Jan Beilfuss
~ Maxwell Street Parking
- Our shut ins and those in ill health
- Our Church leadership
- Those in Need
- Mission School of Hope & Clinic
We are praying individually this week. We'll gather for Corporate Prayer again on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Happy Birthday!
Jim Backstrom
January 7
Reyna Taggart
January 7
Wil Manion
January 12
Happy Anniversary!
None this week
Notes of Thanks from
Clarendon Elementary
and Charles Sagay
From Clarendon Elementary
Shortly before Christmas the Food for Families Team received notice of a new family who had just moved to Mukwonago and were in much need of Christmas help. The Food for Families Team had already purchased Christmas dinners for all of their families, but they immediately shopped for groceries for the new family to help them out. The Social worker at Clarendon also mentioned needing help with Christmas gifts of warm clothing and other items. The Missions Team was able to donate funds to help purchase these gifts. We received a thank you note from the staff at Clarendon which read:
From Charles Sagay and the Mission School of Hope
We at First Congregational Church are so blessed to be able to help our neighbors both near and far. Your giving helps us to help others. Thank you.
Offering Envelopes
If you prefer to use offering envelopes, 2024 booklets are located on the table outside the office. Please note your name and the number of the booklet on the list provided. Thank you!
Weekly Email List
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Worship This Weekend
We will be worshiping in-person and via Zoom this Sunday at 10:00 am. Visit these links for important information:
SONG LYRICS
ORDER OF WORSHIP
To access worship via Zoom, please use the information below:
CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM WORSHIP
Phone Number: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 459 288 4444
Password: 2623637249
Adult Bible Study will meet before church in the large classroom at 9:00. You can access the Bible study via Zoom as well:
CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM BIBLE STUDY
Phone Number: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 459 288 4444
Password: 2623637249
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Church Council
Moderator - Terry Buchmann
tmbuchmann@gmail.com
414-322-4761
Moderator Elect - Michael Zvara
mwz1978@gmail.com
414.617.4406
Treasurer-Jean Brocker
jlbrocker@yahoo.com
262-470-9949
Secretary-Joanne Himebauch
jhimebau78@gmail.com
262-363-8144
Budget & Finance-Jamie Pennington
james315pennington@gmail.com
608.352.5032
Property & Grounds-Rae-Ellen Preuss
raeellen1103@gmail.com
262-594-2740
Worship-Karla Pennington
kdphartley@yahoo.com
262.325.5153
Congregational Care-Janine Coley
jacoley@wi.rr.com
262-363-4627
Missions-Reyna Taggart
taggart4jc@yahoo.com
262-993-5955
Christian Education-Cindy Luker
bbkakes@yahoo.com
262.363.0851
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