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T r i n i t y
B e l l s
November 2014
A Publication of Trinity United Church of Christ
Inside this issue:
The Pastor’s Thoughts:
The Pastor’s Thoughts
1
Dear Friends:
WI Conf. Capital Campaign
2
All-Event Planning Meeting
2
Did You Know…
3
This Month at a Glance
3
Keep those Cans Coming
3
Lay Academy Reporting…
4
Thanksgiving has always been
set aside as a time when we give
thanks for the blessings in our
lives. It is not a religious
holiday, but a national holiday
that carries with it the
connotation that we should be
thankful that we live in the United
States of America.
Altar Flowers
4
Sussex Outreach Thanks
4
Helping Hands
5
Beyond the Commitment
5
Dartball News
5
Birthdays & Anniversaries
6
Craft Fair Success
6
Special Care Call List
7
Sign in, Please!
7
Calendar/Volunteers Insert
What’s Happening Insert
We are entering the month when the
end of the year holidays will start with
the celebration of Thanksgiving. But
each year as our national politicians
become more engaged in their own
personal futures than the future of
this country, it seems that people are
becoming more and more frightened
about their futures and the future of
this country. People are concerned
about jobs, social security, nutrition
for children and education. In a
country that once set the standard for
education and hope, it seems that we
are seeing more hopelessness.
But is it really the fault of our country,
or is it the fault of too many
individuals being allowed to act in
inappropriate ways, and no one
stepping up to the plate to make them
accountable? Isn’t it really the fault of
individuals who have been allowed to
be greedy and unethical for so long
that they believe they are entitled to
their wealth, their jobs, their benefit
and their own brand of ethics?
And aren’t the rest of us partly to
blame for not holding them more
accountable?
Should we then say that our
country is no longer great?
Should we say that we no longer
have faith in our government
officials? There are probably many of
us who want to blame the government
and the politicians for unethical
behavior, lack of concern, and back
room deals. But look at the poverty,
the drought, the lack of food, the lack
of adequate housing in so many other
countries in the world. We have
tremendous blessings that many people
in other countries can only strive to
achieve. We have food, clothing,
shelter, and a standard of living way
beyond that in many other countries. A
recent NBC news report stated that if
you have $3,650 of savings, you are
richer than most of the people in the
world!
On this Thanksgiving, let’s focus on
what we have, not on what we think
we do not have. Let’s be thankful for
those in public office who really
believe in ethics, ideals and fairness for
all. Let’s be thankful that we can
worship where we want, say what we
want to say, and still pursue our
dreams. And if we do not like what we
see happening in our country, let’s
dedicate ourselves to work to change it.
(continued on next page)
An “Open and Affirming” UCC Church
Hear Ye, Hear Ye
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The Church in Review:
(continued from previous page)
Trinity United Church of Christ
Church: 4435 North Calhoun Road
Office: 4440 North Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI, 53005
(262) 781-9378
Complaining never changed anything; action changes situations
and can make lemons into lemonade. I am thankful for the
freedoms I enjoy as a citizen of America. I am thankful for the
opportunity to worship each Sunday in the church of my choice. I
am thankful for the rights guaranteed to us in the Bill of Rights. I
am thankful that I know in my heart that God loves me. But most
of all, I am thankful that I will never have to face an uncertain
future alone because I also know in my heart that God is with me
always, even unto the end of THIS age.
Church Email:
[email protected]
Web Site: www.trinitybrookfield.org
Office Hours:
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Tuesday-Friday:
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hour follows service.
Holy Communion:
First Sunday of the Month
Sunday School:
Every Sunday from the first week
of September through first week of
June. (exceptions are noted weekly.)
Pastor: Reverend Janis Doleschal
Director of Music & Organist:
Mike Hetzel
Administrative Assistant:
Karl Kay
Cleaning Custodian:
Jodie Gerard
Maintenance Custodian:
Eric Dahm
Ministers of the Church:
All Members of Trinity
United Church of Christ
Submitting Articles:
Trinity Bells is published monthly.
The editorial cut-off deadline is the
twelfth of each new ensuing month.
Please submit all items for
publication!
- Pastor Jan
Capital Campaign
For the next ten months,
Outdoor Ministries for the
United Church Camps of the
Wisconsin Conference are conducting a Capital
Campaign. They have set three goals – a minimum goal
of $3,000,000, an intermediate goal of $5,000,000, and a
challenge goal of $8,000,000. All of the monies raised
will be used to upgrade or build new facilities at Pilgrim
Center and Moon Beach. Families as well as
congregations are encouraged to prayerfully consider
donations to this campaign. The Councils/Boards of all
Wisconsin Conference UCC churches will be contacted
during November regarding this campaign. After
churches have determined their levels of giving,
individuals in all congregations will also be asked to
consider personal donations. The Council will keep you
apprised of this campaign and the methods that you can
use to donate once we have received more information.
All-Event Planning Committee Meeting for 2015
Special Events: Monday, November 3, 7:00 p.m. in
the Dining Hall
- All persons responsible for events in 2015 should
attend -
Looking Back to Our Future...
Did You Know…
…what historically significant religious event took place
in the United States eighty years ago, and had an
important effect on the history of Trinity Church?
While 1934 was the critical date in the merger of the
Evangelical Synod (which Trinity Church was part of)
and the Reformed Church, the mediated plan of
union, which started eight years earlier, took another six
years before it was finalized in 1940. As we all know,
changes in the Christian church
sometimes occur slowly and arduously.
Early in the twentieth century, a
ecumenical movement of cooperation
and unity was emerging. But, while there was a lot of
talk, there was little action. In 1926, the Evangelical
Synod and the Reformed Church started serious
discussions looking toward union. These two religious
bodies shared a German-language heritage, a similar
form of Church organization, and evangelical
enthusiasm. In 1933, leaders of the two denominations
approved plans to form a union. Finally, after EIGHT
years, the final consummation of the historic union took
place in Cleveland on June 26, 1934. On that day, 800
delegates of the Evangelical Synod and the Reformed
Church attended the national meeting to sanction a
union that had been approved the previous year. All day
the church delegates participated in final meetings within
their own denomination, until to each session came
official notification from the other of sanction of the
union. After the official declaration of the union was
read, Dr. P. Press, St. Louis, president of the Evangelical
Synod and Dr. H. J. Christman, Dayton, Ohio, president
of the Reformed Church clasped hands to symbolize the
merger’s completion. This simple handclasp signaled the
birth of a new denomination with more than 700,000
communicants – the Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Of all the major denominations in America (as of June
1955), the Evangelical and Reformed Church was the
only one that carried the word “and” in its name.
However, this merger was far from
completion. The decision to unite was based
on trust and faith in the power of the Holy
Spirit, with the mechanics of the union – a constitution,
revised organization, doctrine, and worship – to be
worked out later. FOUR years later (in 1938), the final
constitution and by-laws were formally adopted. TWO
years later (in June 1940), The Evangelical and Reformed
Church became a fully established legal entity during the
business session of the General Synod. Trinity Church
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waited another TWO years (in 1942) before it started
using Trinity Evangelical & Reformed Church as its
name. Again the wheels of progress moving slowly in
the Christian church.
- Bob Rohrig
(Sources: www.ucc.org website; A History of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church, The Pilgrim
Press, 1990; The Evangelical and Reformed Church,
General Council of the Congregational Christian
Churches and General Council of the Evangelical and
Reformed Church, June 1955.)
This Month (and more!)
at a Glance:
Sunday, November 2
All-Saints Theme in Sunday Worship
Sunday, November 9
Veterans’ Day Theme in Sunday Worship
Saturday, November 15
Indoor Clean-up 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 23 – Thanksgiving Theme
in Worship
Sunday, December 7 – Christmas Decorating
in the Dining Hall
Sunday, December 7 – ABCs of Trinity
Sunday, December 14 – Children’s Program in
Worship
Sunday, December 21 – Celebration Singers
Concert Worship
Wednesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve 4:00
p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Worship
Keep Those Cans
Coming...
Thanks to all who are bringing their
aluminum cans, aluminum pie tins, and rinsed metal
(tin) cans to church for recycling/resale. The price of
aluminum is now $.70 cents per pound. That is up
from the last visit to the recycling place. My trunk,
back seat, and front seat were filled with bags of cans
this last trip. Keep up the good work! PLEASE
REMEMBER ALLUMINUM AND TIN CANS
MUST BE SEPARATED.
Let it Be Known to All...
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“...And now from Kathryn Dierbeck,
at Lay Academy...”
I've attended my first session of Faith Formation. I’m on my way! It was a wild 24
hours. I came home with all my thoughts swimming around in my head. By the end of
Friday, I thought I might be in over my head, but I felt better on Saturday. I’m not sure
of the number of classmates I have, It’s either 62 or 64. Either number has shattered all
the records of the last 20 years. And ages running from the 30s to 70s. I made new
friends.
We opened the night with games, then settled down to an opening worship. Then our guest lecturer took over. I
ended up learning quite a bit about how to think theologically. My homework was complete, and I did it right, so
I didn’t embarrass myself! Ha!
Now I have more homework to do before our next session in November. More reading, and reading, and
reading, and a paper to write.
Thanks to Pastor Jan and Marlene for answering all my questions & listening to my ideas as I start to explore and
even challenge my preconceived notions.
Keep me in your prayers!
- Kathryn Dierbeck
Altar Flowers
It’s always nice to receive flowers on our special
days. They decorate our houses by bringing
freshness and beauty into our lives. Why not
consider bringing flowers to decorate our altar to celebrate
someone’s special day, or simply to say “thank you” to God
for special blessings in our lives? Flowers need not be store
-bought. Many of us have beautiful flower gardens and
what more appropriate gift than giving back a bouquet of
flowers to say “thank you” to God for the beauty that
graces our properties? As we approach the celebrations of
Thanksgiving and the Advent and Christmas seasons, let’s
remember that God’s house would look a little bit better
with flowers on the altar. The sign-up for flowers is posted
in the Gathering Place.
Thank you for your support in hosting
Coffee Hour. Each committee has been
assigned a month. This does not mean
your committee must take over and serve
that month, but you can seek others to
fill in the empty spots. With your help,
all weeks will be assigned. The sign-up
sheet is located by the kitchen. Feel
free to contact a Christian Nurture &
Fellowship member with questions.
From Sussex Outreach
Services — Trinity’s “A
Craft Fair For All
Seasons” Partner:
“Marlene: Thank you so much for a
great afternoon! The kids obviously
had a wonderful time. $231 was raised
with the fee at the door, so a total of
$351, is fantastic! I can let you know
how much food was collected also. We
can always use hangars at the pantry,
thanks!
I really appreciate your choosing SOS
to benefit from your craft fair. I hope
that the event only continues to grow!
Thank you.”
Jennifer Waltz
Executive Director
Sussex Outreach Services
www.sussexareasos.org
Coffee
Hour
Hosting
Month
November
Hosting Schedule
Business & Office
December
Open to Trinity Members
For Your Interest...
Trinity's Helping Hands
“Caught in the Act”
Eric Dahm – hauling compost from Pastor
Jan’s house to Trinity and spreading it on the
grounds – looks awesome!
Eric and Sarah Dahm – continuing to work on the
lawn at Trinity – your diligence is appreciated!
Randy Farchmin – repairing the trellis in the small
planter at the east entrance – this is looking good!
Jan Frank – who writes press releases whenever we
need to advertise an event in the newspaper – it
would be very difficult without your knowledge and
experience – what a writer!
[Editor’s note: Many people donate their time making
Trinity Church a better place. Listed above are but a
few — please let the church office know when you see
someone “caught in the act” so we can list them, too!]
Trinity will be honoring all Veterans
in Worship on Sunday, November 9.
Invite and bring your veteran family
members and friends/neighbors to
share in this special annual recognition.
Dartball
Trinity has a Dartball team (with both
men and women) that plays in a church
league from September to March. The
team plays home and away games on Monday nights
(except the second Monday of the month), against other
United Church of Christ Dartball teams. Dartball is
actually a form of baseball, played with darts and a multicolored baseball diamond design board. Players toss the
darts, underhanded, at the target board twenty feet away.
Like baseball, players get three strikes (an out), four balls
(a walk), hits, sacrifice hits, outs, or double plays (two
outs). Each team gets three outs per inning. The games
last nine innings, or until one team wins. Each game
night consists of three 9-inning games and refreshments
are served between games. Trinity’s Dartball team
welcomes new players or cheerleading fans.
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Beyond the Commitment!!
Do you know:
many members
supply items that the church needs
and uses during the year at no cost to
the church?
Recent examples:
Food for the Craft Fair café was gifted
Gifts to the Craft Fair for door prizes
and raffle baskets were gifted by many
Supplies used at the Craft Fair have
been gifted
Would you like more information about
underwriting some costs? Would you like to find
out how “gifts-in-kind” work? Please contact
Don Immekus or Marlene Helinski.
Birthdays this Month:
Pam Kosanke
11/11
Bob Nuszbaum
11/16
Tori Rieves
11/17
Donald Immekus
11/23
Donna Brill
11/26
Anniversaries this Month:
Sharon & Mark Burbey
11/13/1982
The Church Office is updating Trinity’s
files for members & friends’ contact
information. Please notify the office if
your phone, address, e-mail, or other
contact information has recently
changed. Thank you!
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For Your Consideration...
Craft Fair a Huge Success
How do we say “thank you” to all the helpers, Trinity members and friends, who worked many hours to
accomplish this most successful first-time-ever “A Fair For All Seasons” craft fair?
Well, dear friends, we will try as we offer sincere thanks to:
♦ Boy Scout troop members from Troop #21 and leaders who helped crafters unload and carry
their craft items to their booths on Friday night and Saturday morning, popped and sold popcorn,
and then assisted the crafters at the end of the event by toting and loading crafters’ cars. The
crafters absolutely loved having these young men being available to assist them
♦ The many bakers who made bakery to sell at the craft fair
♦ Trinity volunteers who directed traffic outside; helped unload and transport crafters’ wares; directed crafters to their booths; welcomed everyone; assisted the public as they came to the event;
manned the Café and did waitressing duties; sold raffle tickets; sat in for crafters at their booths
when they needed to get up and move around or shop; directed shoppers to parking areas; assisted vendors at the end of the day with loading; traffic control; mark the booth layouts; set up the
tables/chairs for vendors; wrap door prizes and raffle baskets; created signs and put them around
the church, inside and outside; and many other tasks as they came up. These people were available to help on Thursday evening, Friday all day, and all day Saturday. See the list below to
acknowledge the workers. If we have forgotten anyone, please let us know.
♦ The SOS workers who helped welcome, thank, and talk about the Sussex Food Pantry and the
services that the organization offers; Executive Director, Jennifer Waltz, her two children, her coworker, Trish, and special SOS volunteers Pat and Judy.
♦ Special thanks to crafter Carol Conaty, who assisted the Growth and Outreach Committee with
her knowledge of craft shows and the organization of events.
♦ All who donated items for the door prizes, raffle basket sales, and food for the cafe
♦ The Brookfield Police Department, for their suggestions and placing no parking signs on Calhoun
Road
♦ Karl Kay, Trinity’s Administrative Assistant, for his help in creating communication lists and forwarding advertising
♦ Jan Frank, for all her work on Public Relations and advertising
♦ Nick Dennis, for all his work in getting our registrations on the web site and handling all technical
situations
♦ Lori Hays, for creating an outstanding flyer that was used
Here is the list of the volunteers in no particular order – these men, women and youngsters were diligent in all areas and we are extremely grateful to all:
Mark Burbey, Dave Mielke, Eric Dahm, Wendy Rieves, Dan Dierbeck, Kathy Dahm, Nancy
Korslin, Jan Glasenapp, Kathryn Dierbeck, Diane Siebold, Jean Gichert, Mindy Wirth, Lori
Krueger, Hope Marusic, Judy Taylor, Lynne Mielke, Judy Marchant, Lee Lannan, Jan Wolff,
Carol Conaty, Kathy Immekus, Janice Garens, Naomi Stewart, Ralph Zahn, Whitney Zahn,
Connie Ruehmer, Don Immekus, Murlyn Dietze, Sarah Dahm, Bob Thomas, Meghan Dahm,
Sharon Thomas, Pastor Jan, Marlene Helinski
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NEXT YEAR’S FAIR – OCTOBER 10, 2015
- Growth and Outreach Committee, Janice, Kathy, Marlene, and Pastor Jan
And for this Month...
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Our Special Care Call List
Your cards, thoughts, and special prayers are
requested for these members of Trinity’s
church family, especially for the weeks of:
November 2
Glenn Siebert
4665 Meadow View West
Brookfield, WI 53005-1328
November 9
Eleanor Wirth
18255 Bolter Lane
Brookfield, WI 53045-3439
November 16
Marge Gichert
The Arboretum
Apartment D219
W180 N7890 Town Hall Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
November 23
Dorothy Buchholz
4415 North 187th Street
Brookfield, WI 53045-1012
November 30
Jan Wolff
c/o Tom Wolff
1421 Breeze Terrace
Racine, WI 53406
(Jan would appreciate a phone call! 262-770-4288)
Please Call
the Church Office:
Worship Attendance:
September 3 = 65
September 10 = 62
September 17 = 61
September 24 = 63
This makes for an average
attendance of 63 for Sunday
morning worship services.
Average
worship attendance in September a year
ago was 73.
Sign In Please
Is there someone you would like to
remember or wish to honor, and also
beautify the sanctuary at worship
time on a Sunday?
Please consider signing up on the Flower
Calendar that you will find on the bulletin board
in the Gathering Place.
As our gardens continue to bloom, you can share
your flowers and your green thumb with us all at
worship time. It’s a wonderful way to share this
talent. Any and all bouquets are welcome
anytime of the year. If you need any help in
doing this, or have any questions, please see or
contact Lynne Mielke (“The Flower Gal”) at 262547-0109.
when there is a birth
when you want to volunteer
when someone has died
when you have a question
when someone is ill
when you would like a visit
when you need someone to talk to
Don’t Forget — ANY time events
happen at Trinity, please send .jpg
format pictures to the church office
for posting on the church website.
Let’s show the internet world what is
going on at Trinity!
What’s happening at Trinity…
Post on your refrigerator, mark the dates on the calendar,
and invite friends, neighbors & families to attend.
Sunday, November 2
All-Saints Theme in Sunday Worship
Sunday, November 9
Veterans’ Day Theme in Sunday Worship
Saturday, November 15
Indoor Clean-up 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 23
Thanksgiving Theme in Sunday Worship
Sunday, December 7
Christmas Decorating in the Dining Hall
ABCs of Trinity
Sunday, December 14
Children’s Program in Worship
Sunday, December 21
Celebration Singers Concert Worship
Sunday, December 24
Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. “Family” Worship
Christmas Eve 10:00 p.m. “Candlelight” Worship
Remember to “Save the Dates!”
www.trinitybrookfield.org
Remember: ...God Is Still
Speaking!...
Don’t forget — the Next BELLS deadline is November 12
Christian Nurture &
Fellowship
7:00 pm YR
Council 7:00 East Wing
Quilters 9:00 - 4:00 DH
Dartball @ Greendale
UCC
24
Quilters 9:00 - 4:00 DH
Dartball @ Christ UCC
Celebration Singers 8:30
Worship & SS 10:00 am
23
Celebration Singers 8:30
Worship & SS 10:00 am
Thanksgiving Theme
Boy Scout Committee
6:30 - 7:30 pm DH
Worship 10:00 am
(No Sunday School)
30
(NO Celebration Singers)
25
18
17
16
B & O 11:15 Ed W
Boy Scout Troop #21
6:30 pm DH
Worship & Arts
7:00 pm Ed W
Quilters 9:00 - 4:00 DH
11
10
Dartball @ Calvary UCC
AA 7:30 - 9:30 pm DH
26
AA 7:30 - 9:30 pm DH
19
AA 7:30 - 9:30 pm DH
12
Church Office Closed
Thanksgiving Day
27
29
22
Indoor Cleaning
9:00 am
15
8
1
Outdoor Cleaning
Backup Date
Sat
Key to Locations:
DH = Dining Hall
Ed W = Education Wing of Church
EW = “East Wing” 4440 Building
GP = Gathering Place
YR = Youth Room
Church Office Closed
28
21
14
7
Hope Center Meal,
Waukesha
Fri
(2 6 2 ) 7 8 1 - 9 3 7 8
B ro o k f i e l d , W I 5 3 0 0 5
4 4 4 0 N o r t h C a l h o u n R o a d (o f f i c e )
4 4 3 5 N o r t h C a l h o u n R o a d (c h u rc h b u i l d i n g )
Property 7:00 pm EW
20
13
Missions & SC
3:15 DH
Cup of Life 9:00 am EW
AA 6:30 - 9:30 pm DH
6
5
4
Potawatomi Area Cub
Scout Council 6:30 8:30 DH & Ed W
Thu
Wed
Tue
Veterans’ Honor Theme
Worship & Sunday
School 10:00 am
9
Celebration Singers 8:30
All-Saints Theme
Boy Scout Troop #21
6:30 pm DH
All-Event Planning
Meeting 7:00 pm DH
Quilters 9:00 - 4:00 DH
3
2
Celebration Singers 8:30
Communion Worship &
Sunday School 10:00 am
Mon
Sun
Sunday School continues each Sunday this month EXCEPT November 30.
Celebration Singers Sunday rehearsals continue throughout this month.
November 2014
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
November 2014 Volunteers
ANNOUNCERS
November 2
Christian Nurture & Fellowship
November 9
Property
November 16 Council President
November 23 Worship & Arts
November 30 Mission & Social Concerns
December 7
Business & Office
PROJECTIONISTS
November 2
Judy Marchant
November 9
Mark Burbey
November 16
Eric Dahm
November 23
Don Immekus
November 30
Judy Marchant
December 7
Mark Burbey
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS
November 2
Judy Nelson & Joann Shue
November 9
Edith Heins
November 16 (volunteers needed; please sign up)
November 23 Stewardship Committee
November 30 (volunteers needed; please sign up)
December 7
(volunteers needed; please sign up)
READERS
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23
November 30
December 7
FIRST RESPONDERS
November 2
Whitney Zahn
November 9
Kathy Dahm
November 16
Jean Gichert
November 23
Jan Glasenapp
November 30
Joe Halvorson
December 7
Lola Krainer
GREETERS
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23
November 30
December 7
USHERS
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23
Sharon & Bob Thomas
Donna Brill
Arlene & Jay Preston
Kathy Haass
Pam Jones
Naomi Stewart
OFFERING COUNTERS
November 2
Chris Lorenzen & Dan Rieves
November 9
Sharon Burbey & Ralph Zahn
November 16 Dan Dierbeck & Jay Preston
November 23 Chris Lorenzen & Dan Rieves
November 30 Sharon Burbey & Ralph Zahn
December 7
Dan Dierbeck & Chris Lorenzen
— VOLUNTEERS —
Thank you for your willingness to serve Trinity
church! If you cannot make your scheduled date,
please try to find a substitute and then call the
church office to inform us of the changes. Thanks!
November 30
December 7
WELCOMERS
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23
November 30
December 7
Eric Dahm
Lou Frank
Lori Krueger
Mindy Wirth
Bob Thomas
Sharon Thomas
Ralph Zahn, Diane Siebold,
Kahney Rohrig, Bob Rohrig
Joe Halvorson, Kathy Haass,
Eric Dahm, Sharon Burbey
Roland Perschon, Dan Dierbeck,
Jerry Krainer, Diane Siebold
Bob Thomas, Sharon Thomas,
Kahney Rohrig, Bob Rohrig
Lou Frank, Jan Frank, Eric
Dahm, Sharon Burbey
Jean Schuster, Janet Schuster,
Dan Dierbeck, Jerry Krainer
Lynne Mielke
Kathy Immekus
Jan Schuster
Eric Dahm
Jean Schuster
Lori Krueger
WORSHIP LEADERS
November 2
Lori Krueger
November 9
Lynne Mielke
November 16
Judy Marchant
November 23
Christina Matthews
November 30
Edith Heins
December 7
Peg Zahn