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First Congregational Church


April 12, 2024

For Past Issues of "What's Happening" click HERE.

 

Weekly Bible Study
Discussion Groups

Sundays @ 9:00 am
Discussion Group

Thursdays @ 6:30 pm
Men’s Discussion Group

 

 


Report From Interim Pastoral Selection Committee 

Introducing our new Interim Pastor Rev. Jeffrey Mark Hensley.

The interim pastoral committee has unanimously recommended the Rev. Mark Hensley to the Church Council for consideration to be our interim pastor.  This week the Church Council unanimously approved the recommendation.  And, so, we have a new interim pastor at First Congregational Christian Church in Mukwonago.  The Rev. Mark Hensley.  Rev. Mark has graciously accepted the offer.

Many of you will be familiar with Rev. Mark as he was the guest preacher Easter Sunday.  Pastor Mark has an extensive background in ministry.  Most recently with a non-denominational church in Monticello, WI and prior to that with the Methodist church where he was ordained.  

Pastor Mark lives in Waterford and is also a full time State Farm insurance agent with an office in Delavan.  As such Pastor Mark will be joining us as a Part Time pastor while he also maintains his business.  

Pastor Mark will begin his official duties with FCC on Monday May 6.  His first Sunday will be on Mother's Day May 12.  

Respectfully submitted
Jamie Pennington
Chair Interim Pastor Search Committee.  

 


Pastoral Search Committee Announcement

Dear FCC, 

As you may recall, at our March 10 church business meeting, members were asked to submit names of members they trusted to be on the committee to search for and hire a permanent pastor. The list was compiled by Mike Zvara, moderator-elect, and me, moderator, following that meeting. The members were then contacted in the order of most votes. 

Our Pastoral Search Committee consists of Jamie Pennington, Kay Rowntree, Zach Buchmann, Rae-Ellen Pruess, and Jean Brocker. Mike Zvara and myself, as moderator-elect and moderator, are also on this committee during our time of service as ex-officio members. Janine Coley is the alternate should any member need to resign from the committee. If the search should go into 2025, the new moderator-elect will take my place on the committee as my time of service is complete at the end of this year. 

We thank you all for your patience as we worked to form this committee. As you know, the task of finding the new permanent pastor can take a good deal of time. Your voice is important during this process. Please reach out to me via text or phone at 414-322-4761 or email at tmbuchmann@gmail.com with any questions or constructive comments. 

Thank you,
Terry Buchmann
FCC Moderator

 

 

Can You Help? 

Hello dear FCC family,

 

We have a couple of members who could really use our assistance right now, and we hope you can help. 

 

Bonnie Geiser no longer needs rides to visit Carl since he is home.  But.... Please consider calling Bonnie & Carl at (262) 363 - 7519 to offer a visit or see what needs they might have.  W309 S8530 Greenview Dr. in Mukwonago.    

 

Also, Karen Thomas could use some small meals as well as some visits. Please, no beans (legumes.)  Green beans are fine)!  Karen's phone is (941) 249 - 1162.  Her address is 825 N. Rochester, Apt. 111 in Mukwonago.  This is the apartment building right across from the parsonage.  Here is a Google doc to sign up to bring a meal to Karen. Meals for Karen Thomas

If you have difficulty using this form, please call or text Joanne Himebauch at (262) 363 - 8144 or email jhimebau78@gmail.com

We realize that some of you can't provide visits and meals, but please pick up the phone and call these ladies (and Carl) or send them a card.  Let them know that you are thinking about them, praying for them, and offer some emotional support.  During this time when we are without a settled pastor, it is important that we all do what we can to help our members through their times of difficulties!

Karen Thomas is looking for a home for her cat Lyla sometime in the future.  Please call Karen to discuss a new home for Lyla.  

Joanne Himebauch

 

 

Offering Report

Offering Expected to Date 43,318.69
Offering Received to Date 33,519.85
Difference (9,798.84)

 

 

Servant Schedule

Ministry 4/14 4/21 4/28
Liturgist David B    
Music Leader Claire A Joanne H Karen J
Sound/Zoom Prakash     
Sunday School Joanne/
Karen J
Carol / Journey Wendy / Sarah
Nursery      
Front Porch      
Greeter Penningtons    
Flowers Jan B Wilson Reyna T

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)

 

 

Please pray for the following who are experiencing health concerns~

  • Dave B 
  • Xander W 
  • Paula E (from Jean B) 
  • Tom & Sue R 
  • Karen T 
  • Cindy W 
  • Sue R's Nurse's daughter (car accident)
  • Karen (from Beth)
  • Rev. Paul Ray
  • Friend of Lily (from Terry B)
  • Laura (from Terry B)
  • Wendy Z

Please Pray For

  • Sue R's Mom's Husband ~ passed away
  • Weekly Prayer Intentions:
    ~ Carolyn Etchison

    ~ Welcome/Hospitality Ministry
  • Our shut ins and those in ill health
  • Our Church leadership
  • Those in Need
  • Mission School of Hope & Clinic

 

 

Happy Birthday!

 

Larry Litwin

April 19

 

Janice Beilfuss

April 19

 

Happy Anniversary!

 

Jamie & Karla Pennington

April 18

 

 


Corporate Prayer

Jesus said "Apart from me you can do nothing" (John 15:5). Quite a strong statement! This must apply both to our individual lives as well as our corporate life as a church. Join us in prayer to see what God will do when we join together on the first and third Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:30 PM in the classroom this month in praying for us as individuals, our families, church, community nation and world. 
 

Wednesday, April 17 Key Prayer Verse: Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) 

Jim & Merry Backstrom
jmcbackstrom@protonmail.com

 

 

From the Funeral Team

We are looking to add volunteers to our funeral team.  When the church is asked to provide a meal after a funeral, we prepare food for the gathering.  Serving help is also needed.  If you can help with a food donation and/or with serving, please contact the Funeral Team lead, Rae-Ellen Preuss.

Her home phone is: 262-594-2740. Thank you for your consideration.
 
Rae-Ellen Preuss
Funeral Team Lead
 


Missions Team Meeting

Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 pm
Anyone is welcome!

Karen Mathew

 

 

The Food for Families program needs your help.  For the last several years, Cindy Wendlandt has been packing the food bags weekly for the 8 Clarendon families that we support with food over the weekends.  Since Cindy has started her cancer treatment, she is no longer able to help.  She needs to focus on her health and well-being.  So we are looking for someone to follow the food schedule posted in the Backpack room and bag up and label the bags of food for our needy families.  Can you help?  If you feel called to help out, please contact Karen Jones (262) 470 – 7538, djones7@wi.rr.com or Joanne Himebauch  (262) 363-8144, jhimebau78@gmail.com

 


Wisconsin Congregational Association
2024 Annual Meeting

The WCA Spring Program & Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 27th at Faith Community Church in Franklin. Click HERE for more information and to register.

 

 

 

2024 Annual Meeting & Conference 

JUNE 22-25, 2024

Spokane, Washington

 

Click HERE for more information.

 


 

 

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

 

Contact Us

 

Church Office

262-363-7249

231 Roberts Drive

Mukwonago WI 53149

office@fccweb.net

 

Marni Wiggins

Organist/Choir Director

marnilynn@mac.com

 

Prayer Chain

prayer@fccweb.net

 

Announcements

announcements@fccweb.net

 

Articles for "What's Happening"

(Due by 8:00 am Friday Mornings)

office@fccweb.net

 

 

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-Beth Petersen

hbpetersen@live.com

262-662-4322

 

Christian Education-Cindy Luker

bbkakes@yahoo.com

262.363.0851

First Congregational Church
231 Roberts Drive
Mukwonago, WI  53149

PH: 262-363-7249

office@fccweb.net

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