WELCOME VISITORS
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Printed information describing our church and ministries is available on the Welcome
Table and in the brochure rack near the main doors. Standing nearby will be a church
member who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Child care for infants and toddlers is available in the upper level of the Church School
wing during the worship service.
For the convenience of parents with children who need to leave the Sanctuary and those
who may find the seating more comfortable during worship, there is a Lounge just past
the Sanctuary with a video screen that will allow you to view and hear the worship
service.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS are offered today in the Chapel following
the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Screenings are done by our Parish Nurse Kerry Schmitt
and members of the Parish Nurse Committee.
THE YOUTH WILL BE SELLING EQUAL EXCHANGE COFFEE this morning in
the narthex.
LISTEN ON THE RADIO
Sunday Morning Worship is broadcast over radio stations WCHK 104.3 and 103.5 FM at
8:45 a.m.
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GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP SUNDAY
We are celebrating our Kenya Partnership today! As part of that celebration, we are
giving everyone a special offering envelope. You have the opportunity to select one of
three areas for giving. First, we want to continue to support micro loans for women in
the Kerio Valley as they start and grow businesses to provide for their families. Second,
the medical clinic in the Kerio Valley has numerous needs for equipment and supplies.
Third, there is a choice to give to ‘where most needed’ which will be used to meet the
needs seen as critical by our Kenyan partners who are indeed appreciative and grateful
for the partnership with us here at First Congregational UCC. The delegation from this
congregation that traveled to Kenya in June heard ongoing and heartfelt thanks, not only
for the financial support but also for the prayers and relationships. Please indicate on the
envelope which of these three areas you would like to support.
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
October 2, 2011
8:45 and 10:30 a.m.
WORLDWIDE COMMUNION
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP SUNDAY
Welcome to our Home of Homes. Our door is open to you
at whatever point you are in your journey of faith.
GATHERING MUSIC:
Can’t Run, But
Paul Simon
arr. Aaholm
Instrumental Ensemble
RINGING OF THE CHURCH BELL
NEWS OF THE CHURCH COMMUNITY (9:27/10:42 a.m.)
RITUAL OF FELLOWSHIP (Please sign the registration form on the end of the pew
and pass it down the row, and then return it, that all may know the names of those sharing
in worship today.)
MISSION MOMENT
Kenya Partnership
Sue Toussaint and Carla Salmon
GREETING
YOUTH PRAYER
*CHORAL INTROIT:
Uyai Mose/Come, All You People
Zimbabwe
Stanza One Sung in Shona by the Choir, and repeated in Shona by ALL.
Stanzas One – Three sung in English by ALL.
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader:
Rejoice, people of God! Celebrate the life within you, and Christ’s
presence in your midst.
People:
Our eyes shall be opened. The present will have new meaning
and the future will be bright with hope.
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Leader:
Rejoice, people of God! Bow your heads before the One who is our
wisdom and strength.
People:
We place ourselves before God that we may be touched by the power
of God’s Spirit and pray that God’s spirit touches the lives of God’s
people around the world.
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN:
Come Now, O Prince of Peace
Stanza one sung in Korean by the Choir,
then stanzas one – four sung in English by ALL.
Korean
*PRAYER FOR THE COMING OF THE SPIRIT:
Come, Spirit of the Lord, upon me.
For I have lost the riches of my faith
And in my poverty, I hunger to hear good news.
For I am captive to my pain and sadness
And from this prison, I long for release.
For I have shut my eyes to the despair of the world
And in my blindness, yearn to recover your vision.
For I am oppressed by obligations and skewed priorities
And my soul aches for freedom.
I ask for courage to stand and proclaim the Lord’s favor pouring out
abundant life. Justice and peace, truth and mercy will be fulfilled in all
creation as promised in scripture.
Elena Huegel, May 9th, 2011
*GLORIA PATRI:
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Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON
(After the children’s sermon, the children will follow their teachers
to the Pathways wing for Church School.)
SCRIPTURE READING ................................................. Exodus 16:2-8, 13-21 (OT p.78)
CALL TO OFFERING
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THE PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
A MUSICAL OFFERING:
Takwaba Uwabanga Yesu
(There’s No One Like Jesus)
(No Hay Nadie Como Cristo)
Traditional Zambian
arr. B. Allaway
This song of praise is self-translating -- phrases are broken up and translated
as they come, in the Zambian language Chibemba, English, and Spanish.
*DOXOLOGY:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE READING ........................................................ Matthew 21:33-46 (NT p.29)
MEDITATION .......................................... Pastor Jane Anderson and Pastor Steve Savides
“Community and Shared Blessings”
WORLD-WIDE COMMUNION CELEBRATION
SUNG INVITATION TO COMMUNION: # 251
Come, Let Us Sing Our Praises to Our God
Each leader phrase is repeated by ALL, as indicated.
INVITATION
COMMUNION PRAYER
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND POURING OF THE FRUIT OF THE VINE
SHARING TOGETHER IN THE FEAST
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African
DISTRIBUTION MUSIC:
Rhythm Song
Paul Smadbeck
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
Gracious Lord, you emptied yourself completely, keeping nothing for yourself.
Naked, utterly stripped, you have given yourself to us as bread which sustains us
and as fruit of the vine which consoles us, for which we give you thanks and praise.
You are Light and Truth. You are the Way and the Hope. You are Love. Grow in
us Lord and let our lives touch the lives of others around the world that all may
grow in your love and grace.
*CLOSING HYMN:
Pues Si Vivimos
Traditional Spanish
(While We Are Living)
Please see Choir and Congregation designations in music.
*BENEDICTION
BENEDICTION RESPONSE: #366
Siyahamba
Sung by ALL as they exit the sanctuary
First time Siyahamb’ e-ku-kha -nyen’ Kwen-khos’ . . .
Second time - We are marching in the Light of God. . .
Third time - We are singing. . .
Fourth time - We are dancing. . .
Fifth time - We are praying. . .
Sixth time - Siyahamb’ e-ku-kha -nyen’ Kwen-khos’ . .
Postlude:
The Obvious Child
South Africa
Paul Simon
arr. Aaholm
*Congregation Stands
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THE MUSICIANS
Instrumental Ensemble, directed by John Aaholm
Shannon Glenn – Guitar & Vocals
Andrew Mast – Bass
Paul Willems – Percussion
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Todd Williams – Percussion
Tristan Renfrow – Percussion
John Aaholm - Percussion
The Sanctuary Choir
Julia Steiner, Tory Wood, Alex Johnson,
Ally Kunath, Katrina Zosseder, Alex York, Scholar soloists
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CHURCH SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Please pick up children from the following classrooms after worship.
8:45 and 10:30 a.m.
Kindergarten
Computer Lab
1st
Art/Kitchen
nd rd
2 /3
Theater
4th
East Conference Room
5th/6th
Scripture Tent
MEMBERS IN SERVICE TODAY AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC
8:45 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
GREETERS
Bryant & Susan Kazik
Jennifer Huffman
WELCOMERS
Fred & Carolyn Ahrens
Alan & Katie Jahnke
USHER TEAM CAPT:
Tom Hempel, Team#2
Lyle Van De Hey, Team#5
LAY READERS:
Bill Ritcey
Joan Jensen
MULTI MEDIA-audio:
Dennis Korth
Tim Hanna
MULTI MEDIA-video:
Ethan Albrecht
Shannon Glenn
INFANT NURSERY:
Aaron & Brigitte Handevidt
Matt & Kristi Clover
TODDLER ROOM:
Jason & Kelly Moseman
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JOYS AND CONCERNS OF OUR FAITH COMMUNITY
Members of our church family benefit from our prayers, continuing support, and words of
encouragement as they celebrate special times or struggle with difficult times in their lives.
Please keep these people in your prayers. Greet them with a loving word when you see
them.
PRAYERS FOR:
Myrtle Bellis
Beth Detienne’s brother
Sue Detienne’s mother, Sarah Taylor
Dick DeVries’ son-in-law, Michael
Carmen Elsner
Leigh Grube’s father, Larry Konz
Mary Guenther
Jean Harkins
Carol Huebner
Jody Kacer
Judy Kaddatz
Erv Klesmit
Rev. Kathryn Kuhn
Tom Loveall
Amy Murphy
Cheryl Nisler’s nephew, Shannon
Kelman
Audrey Patterson
Gely Platt’s mother, Alicia Cotera
Heather Rowland
Trina Reynolds
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CONTINUING PRAYERS:
Judy Bowman
Norman & Judy Clay, parents of Carolyn
Frederick
Steve Furstenberg
Ken Geiger
Evelyn Gelbke
Eilene Hoft-March’s father, William Hoft
Kimberly Krause, daughter-in-law of
Tim/Sara Hoff
Bob Krupinski’s daughter-in-law, Lisa
Krupinski
Richard Miller’s son-in-law, Rick Kramer
Bill Platt’s aunt, Dorothy Emma
All our military stationed in Iraq &
Afghanistan
Mya Wardle, daughter of Brian and Lecia
Wardle
Those suffering with mental illness and the
families supporting them
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THE OPEN DOOR
Issue 18 Volume 11
October 2011
Dear Friends,
This Sunday we celebrate 200 years of Global Partnerships with churches
and agencies around the world who are engaged in exciting mission and
ministries. Every year I am touched to learn how the United Church of
Christ is making a difference in people’s lives as we share God’s love in
meaningful ways with our friends and partners around the globe. Through
the gifts of our prayers and of Our Church’s Wider Mission dollars we
support these partnerships. We also have an opportunity this Sunday to
support our Kenya Partnerships with our donations, which will assist the
Health Clinic, Women’s Micro Loan and many other needs. We will also have an opportunity
for student sponsorship, which will help many children with education. Our partnerships with
Kenya and around the globe are concrete expressions of our care, concern, and love for
humanity, creation and the world.
I was personally touched by our global partnership when my own daughter, Anna-Marie,
chose to go into the Peace Corps and was assigned to a village in Lesotho, Southern Africa. I
was able to make connections with our UCC missionary to Lesotho, Mark Behle. Mark made
contact with Anna on several occasions, helping her better understand local culture, customs,
and information that was useful in her work. Moreover, Mark was a reassuring presence for
this anxious mom, letting me know that my daughter was “O.K.” Furthermore, he gave me
concrete guidance as to how I might best support her during her two-year assignment in
Lesotho.
Mark’s ministry is highlighted in this 200th Anniversary celebration.
testimony here for you.
The Joy of Sharing Good News
June 10, 2011
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I’ve included his
In the synagogue in the town of Nazareth Jesus shared Isaiah’s message of hope to God’s
people. He was sent to bring the Good News of God’s love to the people and revealed this
love by his words and deeds. Jesus also commanded his disciples to go into the world and
spread the message of God’s love for all people.
Is there anyone who does not like to bring good news to others? Don’t we all enjoy the
blessing of being a blessing to others? These other words from Isaiah come to mind:
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim
peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’”
(52:7)
The African nation of Lesotho has one of the highest HIV/AIDS infection rates in the world.
Statistics show there are as many as 200,000 orphans caused by this pandemic. At Masitise
High School there are classes where 60% of the students have lost one or both parents. The
youth of Lesotho certainly need good news.
Thanks to support given for Global Ministries work in Lesotho, there is good news to share
with the youth of Lesotho. Students at Masitise in need of financial assistance to pay school
fees receive the joyous news that there is help available. The expressions of relief in the faces
of parent and child are readily apparent as uncertain futures without education are transformed
into ones with great possibilities.
Each year at Masitise a number of students attend the Scripture Union High School Camp. At
this Bible camp the Good News of Jesus Christ is shared as campers experience several days
of Bible study, fellowship, fun and good food. Young lives are brightened, strengthened and
changed. The Masitise youth are able to attend thanks to “good news” from Global
Ministries.
For all of you that support the work of Global Ministries, thanks for your “beautiful feet” that
bring good news to people around the world. As you continue in this ministry of giving, be
mindful of the great joy you are bringing into the lives of others.
Mark Behle
Thank you for supporting our global partnerships with your prayers, your donations to Kenya
and for your pledges to the United Church of Christ, OCWM, through First Congregational
U.C.C. Appleton.
Blessings,
Pastor Jane
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are identified as a possible candidate, you
will be contacted for an interview.
ANNOUNCING!
Stephen Minister Training
If you are looking for way to get involved
that returns as much to you as you give,
please consider joining this wonderful,
warm, caring and rewarding ministry.
First
Congo's
church
family
is
experiencing high demand for trained
Stephen Ministers. Stephen Ministry can
best be described as one-on-one
supportive, listening care to people in crisis
or transition. Stephen Ministers are not
expected to have all the answers; they're
most important role is to be there to walk
the journey with their care receiver.
MOVIE NIGHT
October 7
7:00 p.m.—Pathways Theater
PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL
Pray the Devil Back to Hell is a gripping
account of a group of brave and visionary
women who demanded peace for Liberia, a
nation torn to shreds by decades old civil
war. The women's historic, yet unsung
achievement finds voice in a narrative that
intersperses
contemporary
interview,
archival images, and scenes of present day
Liberia together to recount the experiences
and memories of the women who were
instrumental in bringing lasting peace to
their country.
Training begins January 20 and runs
through May 2. The schedule starts with a
weekend retreat January 20-22 followed by
weekly
classes
every
Wednesday, beginning 1/25, from 6:30 8:30. Interested candidates must be able to
make a commitment to this timeline as no
more than 2 classes can be missed. Fiftyfour hours of training is required to
become a Stephen Minister.
There will be a table in the Narthex on
October 16 following both services. Sue
Mauthe, a trained Stephen Minister and
Stephen Ministry Leader, will have
materials available that describe the
program and is willing to talk to interested
members and try to answer their questions.
This film lasts for approximately one hour
and is appropriate for audiences ranging in
age from Middle School through Adult.
We’ll have a chance to discuss the film
following our viewing for those who are
interested.
FALL WOMEN’S RETREAT - Theme:
Opening the Door
Women of all ages are invited to join
together for a weekend of fellowship, fun
and food for body, mind and spirit. We
will be focusing on our church theme, A
If this type of ministry calls to you, please
contact the church office to pick up an
application or pick up an application on
October 16. Applicants will be assessed for
a match of their gifts and talents. If you
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Door Set Open. Drawing on Joyce Rupp’s
book, Opening the Door: A Journey to the
True Self, we will explore what doors we
need to open in our lives and what doors
God may be opening, hoping we will step
through the thresholds to new encounters
with the holy. October 21-23, 2011 Moon Beach Camp, St. Germain,
Wisconsin. COST: $115.00 (includes 2
nights lodging and 5 meals)
Leader: Rev. Jane Anderson, (920) 7337393, jbanderson@firstcongoappleton.org
John Albrecht,
Director for Music Ministry
MY THANKS TO OUR DEDICATED
Sanctuary Choir for attending our Fall Choral
Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 1. The choir will
rehearse three movements from our
Advent/Christmas work (“Wonder Tidings” by
Stephen Main), rehearse a movement from our
spring major work (“Mass in E flat” by
Schubert), and share a luncheon and
fellowship.
Special thanks to Chuck
Spanbauer for planning and preparing the
luncheon, and to choir president, Paul Eggen,
for helping organize the event. In addition to
the workshop weekend, the full choir is singing
both worship services this Sunday, Oct. 2.
WRITER’S WORKSHOP
This is an opportunity for budding and
experienced writers to explore the
spirituality of writing and writing about
one’s faith journey.
Friday, October 14th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 15th, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. Contact: Rev. Jane Anderson, (920)
733-7393,
jbanderson@firstcongoappleton.org
You and your family can still join us in
music ministry at First Congregational -- a
wonderful way to serve. Please do check out
our church web-site for information on our
many ensembles & workshop opportunities.
Feel free to contact me with questions by email at jalbrecht@firstcongoappleton.org. or
the church phone (ext. 230)
Our Sanctuary
Choir (open to adults, college & high school
students
without
audition),
rehearses
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room.
Children’s Choir (gr. 2-6) rehearses
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the choir room.
Youth Handbells (grades 7-12) rehearse
Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. in the Amistad
Room.
Additional opportunities this fall
include our Family Handbell Workshop, as
well as the Middle School Orchestra (on
Children’s Christmas Pageant Sunday.) New
members are welcome!
From the Start, Consider the Finish
An Entertaining Original Musical that helps
families begin the conversation about endof-life planning presented by Milwaukee
Public Theatre and Voices Theater. Adapted
from an award-winning book, The End of Life
Advisor by Susan Dolan and Audrey Vizzard.
Sunday, October 9th – 2:00 p.m.
Featuring local actor:
Rev. Jane Anderson
Thompson Center
Free Admission but
Please call for a reservation
Panel discussion to follow
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and be back by 9:00 p.m. This is a spacelimited event so sign up now! Contact
Michele at the pathways office for more
info.
Kara Woodford, Director for Children’s
Ministries
ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Pathways is in need of adult volunteers in
the Infant & Toddler rooms on Sunday
mornings. If you can help please contact
Michele
Rupp
at
733-7393
or
mrupp@firstcongoappleton.org.
Your
prayerful consideration to this important
ministry of our youngest members is
greatly appreciated.
Infant Room 10:30 service: Oct 9, Oct 30,
Nov 13, Nov 27
Toddler Room 8:45 Service: Oct 30
Nov 13
Toddler Room 10:30 service: Nov 27
Deb Burich, Director for Mission and Service
LETTER FROM KENYA
Greetings to our brothers and sisters,
partners in Christ, at First
Congregational.
We thank God for the love you have for us,
especially the people of the Kerio Valley.
We thank God for he is making the
relationship to be strong all the time.
When we look at the Sambalat Library, the
water station, the beautifully painted
churches at Tot and Baraka, women who
have begun small businesses with loans,
education for our pastors and scholarships
for students, we become tongue tied and
ask ourselves how high, how wide can we
praise God for the way he has used you
people.
Pastor Nick Hatch, Minister of Youth and
Spiritual Outreach
TIME TO BAKE some apple pies! Yes,
Sunday, October 9th, is the annual apple
picking and baking event for 7th-12th
grade. Meet here at the church by 10:00
a.m. or a fun day of service and fellowship.
If you have any questions or want to sign
up to volunteer or attend, contact Carolynn
Fields at fieldscarolynn@gmail.com.
God Bless you!
The Leadership team in Kenya on behalf of
the people of all the churches in the Kerio
Valley Kenya
ESTHER NEWS!
Once again ESTHER is having a silent
auction along with its annual banquet on
Nov. 13th. We would appreciate donations
of gift certificates from businesses or items
that would appeal to banquet attendees. If
you have something to contribute, please
ARE YOU READY FOR A FREAKY
HALLOWEEN? If you’re 9-12th grade
come to Six Flags for Fright Fest on
October 15th with Pastor Nick. We will
leave the pathways parking lot at 9:00 a.m.
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all Joan Jensen (733-5090). .
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 2 – 8
Sunday , October 2
Monday, October 3
Tuesday, October 4
Wednesday, October 5
8:45/10:30 Worship Service and Church School
5:15 pm LU Music Scholars Rehearsal
Choir Room
9:00 am Strong Bones Class
Fellowship Hall
4:00 pm Appleton Boychoir Rehearsal
Chapel, Choir Room, Fellowship Hall
4:00 pm Grounds Committee
Lounge
7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop #8 Meeting
Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm Fellowship Committee
Library
4:00 pm Lay Gifts & Talents Committee
Lounge
5:00 pm Stewardship Committee
Lounge
5:30 pm Chrysalis
Common Grounds
6:30 pm C-Y-F Ministry Area
East Conference Room
6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Supervision Group
Lounge
7:30 pm AA
Common Grounds
7:30 pm Worship and Music Ministry Area
Library
9:00 am Strong Bones Class
Fellowship Hall
10:30 am Bible Study
Thursday, October 6
Lounge
4:30 pm Children's Choir Rehearsal
Choir Room
5:45 pm Youth Handbells Rehearsal
Amistad Room
6:30 pm Unbinding The Gospel
Lounge
6:30 pm 9th Gr Confirmation Class Orientation
Chapel
6:30 pm Middle School Classes
Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Choir Room
6:30 am Fellowship of the Carpenters
Angels Restaurant
12:00 pm Theological Discussion Group
6:30 pm
MINISTRY
Congregational Life Ministry Area
Library
Fellowship Hall
8:00 pm AA
Common Grounds
7:00 pm Alanon
Common Grounds
7:00 pm Movie Night
Theater
7:00 pm NA
Saturday, October 8
Atlas Mill
6:30 pm YARC
All the Members of the church, Minister
Friday, October 7
Sanctuary
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10:00 am Confirmands meet with Pastor Steve
8:00 pm AA
Common Grounds
Pastor Steve’s office
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