Covenant Highlights
Volume 36, Issue 2 February 2016
PASTOR’S CORNER
UCC YOUTH-FEBRUARY 2016
Last year, as a church, we did a study on spiritual gifts.
We learned that there are many different gifts
mentioned in the Bible and that everyone has a gift to
share. Gifts are given by God to build up the church
and to further the kingdom of God. What a blessing it
is to be used by God for the purpose you were created
for! As it says in Ephesians 2:10: “For we are God’s
workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good
works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
On Saturday, February 27th from 3 to 6 p.m., we will
be having an opportunity to learn more about spiritual
gifts and to grow in our usage of them. We will also
learn how to better, listen to God. We are calling this
one-day seminar a spiritual gift activation workshop.
We are welcoming Rev. Troy Jensen of Exodus
Recovery Mission in Somerset, WI. will be our guest
teacher/facilitator for that day. Troy has been used of
God to bring healing and deliverance to many. I know
that this will be a blessed and encouraging event for all
who can come.
Another announcement is that we will be showing the
movie War Room, on Saturday, February 13th at 7:00
p.m. This will be a free event for the whole community
so please invite your friends and neighbors. War Room,
is about the power of prayer and it has been a great
encouragement to many. Beginning on Wednesday,
February 17th, we will be doing a five-week study on
prayer using the War Room Bible study material. This
study will be held on Wednesday’s during the season
of Lent.
The last announcement I am making is that there is a
couple’s retreat at Lake Beauty, Feb. 19th -21st. Leah
and I have been to this a few times and it is always a
blessing. If you are married, please consider going. No
matter how long or short you have been married, it’s
always good to invest in your marriage. Find out more
on the Lake Beauty website and stay tuned for more
details on rides, etc.
May the Lord richly bless you during this month when
there are many great opportunities for growth.
Pastor Dan
3rd: Wednesday – Help Serve & Clean-up Dinner
5:00 p.m. Jr. High set-up & serve dinner
5:30 p.m. Eat dinner
6:00 p.m. Sr. High cleanup (Take empty plates off
tables, wipe down tables, wash dishes, etc.)
6:15 p.m. Game
7:00 p.m. Split for Study-“God’s Promises & Guidance”
7th & 8th go with Casey and Joy, 9th – 12th go with Jim
and Cindy
10th: Wednesday
5:30 p.m. Meet at church / go to Jim & Cindy’s
Dress for outdoor fun, Dinner @ the bonfire /
Outdoor fun/Devotional
7:30 p.m. Return to Church
13th: Saturday
7:00 p.m. Youth & Youth families meet at church and
watch “War Room”
17th: Wednesday
5:30 p.m. Supper at church
6:15 p.m. Movie Clip/Break into studies
21st: Sunday – CLAY Gathering at Lucky’s
Noon – 3:00 p.m., $10 entrance fee / pizza buffet
with one complimentary Sundae. Open mic sign-up /
bring instrument solo or ensemble, voice solo or
ensemble, skit, stand-up comic routine, mime, lip
sync etc.
24th: Wednesday
5:30 p.m. Supper at Church
6:15 p.m. Movie Clip/Break into studies
26th: Friday – Youth Girls with Cindy
Desirable Beauty Event in Chippewa Falls
The cost is $20. Bring your money for McDonalds.
Parents drop you off at my house. We will leave my
house at 5 p.m., eat at McDonalds in Bloomer, travel
on to Chippewa Valley Bible Church, take in the
event and head back to my house for an
overnight. Parents can pick their girls up by 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27th.
PIZZA BUFFET
CLAY, Christ Led Area Youth,
Youth 7th – 12th Grade Gathering
Location: Lucky’s Banquet Hall
Date: Sunday, February 21st
Time: Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 allows you to have
 all the pizza you can eat
 1 complimentary Sundae
 chat with friends
 your opportunity to share your talents
That day there will be a sign-up to an open microphone.
The CLAY Student Leadership will welcome you and
share performance location, times etc. We hope to
encourage each other by sharing fun, creative talents
and gifts given to each of us by God.
Performances may include solos, ensembles, mimes,
instruments, voices, drawing, stand-up comic etc. We
just want it to be clean and fun. Those of us who do not
wish to participate in the performances will participate
in the pizza, sundae and encouragement of the
performers 
Lucky’s has graciously donated the room to CLAY and
closed the bar. There is no alcohol allowed.
Philippians 1:8 “Finally, brothers and
sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy—think about such things.
LITTLE LAMBS
Something new!!! Starting in March each Little
Lambs teacher will take turns submitting articles
for the newsletter. They will share what they are
learning for the month and if there will be any field
trips.
For His
Children!
Gina and the Little Lambs Staff
PRAYER
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. in the UCC Library
Anyone is welcome to come. Please write your prayers, with
or without your name, on the prayer cards provided in the
pews. Place them in the golden bowl located in the foyer.
They will be kept confidential asking the Lord to give you
encouragement, growth in your faith and abound in
thanksgiving with praise. Colossians 1:3 “We give thanks to
God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for
you”.
WOMEN MINISTRIES
Women’s Bible Study’s
Women’s Bible study meets on Tuesday mornings 8:45 a.m.,
at UCC and Tuesday evenings 6:45 p.m., at Lynn Pickard’s
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. The study is
called Anything by Jennie Allen. Anything is a prayer of
surrender that will spark something. A prayer that will move
you to stop chasing things that just make you feel happy and
start living a surrendered life that matters.
Set Apart Conference
March 4th & 5th
Built on the foundation of God’s Word, Set Apart offers a time
for women to listen, learn, connect and be encouraged in
their faith. You'll be refreshed in your spirit and your heart as
you hear from keynote speakers. Experience meaningful
worship, learn from dynamic workshops and enjoy fellowship
with sisters in Christ. Set Apart will be held Friday, March 4th
and Saturday, March 5th at the University of Northwestern,
St. Paul MN. Check out the website for a list of workshops to
sign up for setapartconference.com. If you are interested in
going please contact Gerianne Christensen at 715-491-0152.
Women Ministries Renewal Conference 2016
March 11th – 12th
Join women from across the Northwest Conference to be
refreshed, to be renewed, and to be transformed at the 2016
Renewal Conference. Our conference features dynamic
worship that will revive your spirit, powerful and engaging
teaching, and varied breakout sessions.
Our featured speaker, Nicole Bullock, is a church planter and
lead pastor at Blue Oaks Covenant Church in Brooklyn Park.
Come and experience this transformative and renewing
conference for yourself. The Women Ministries Renewal
Conference will be held March 11th -12th, 2016 at Redeemer
Covenant Church in Brooklyn Park, MN. If you are interested
please call the church office 715-263-2665.
Save the date……
Lake Pepin District Women’s
Spring Gathering
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2nd
Cederbrook Church, Menominie, WI
“Two ways to mend our souls”
(Lunch and childcare provided)
Potluck Serving Team 3 February – 14th
Leaders: Pete/Brenda Cogbill, Andy/Jackie Van Heuklom
Team: Bill/Katie Elmer, Chuck/Diane Erickson
Sheryl Forshier, Peggy Hagstrom, Derrick/Debbie Meyer,
Mike/Lynn Pickard, Dave/Lori Reed Greg/Karen Schnell
It's hard to believe, but Easter is less than 2 months
away! If you would like to sing in the Easter Choir
this year (March 27), please sign up in the entryway,
or let Leah know so we can get the music ordered. If
you have never sung in the choir before, this is the
time to join--everyone is welcome! For more
information, there is a practice schedule with song
links at Sign-up Central.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPERS
What: Wednesday Night Fellowship Suppers!
When: Every Wednesday night-unless there is no regular
Wednesday night programing
Time: 5:30 p.m. Followed by (6:15 p.m.) programs for
children/youth/adults
February:
3rd: Soup and Sandwiches
10th: Meal
17th: Soup and Salad
24th: Potluck Meal –Please bring a dish 
LBBC Summer Camp 2016
All Aboard! The train is pulling into the station and we invite
all campers to get on board the train Heaven Bound!
CAMP PROMO SUNDAY AT UCC!!!!
Mark your calendars!!!
Sunday, March 13th with a lasagna potluck!!!
Send A Little Love!!!
It is that time of year again when we send our local active
soldiers cookies for Valentine's Day. Thanks to the churches
we have been very successful in getting cookies and money
for postage. We are asking for your help again this year.
Send A Little Love!!! Send a little Clear Lake LOVE to our
active military soldiers. The 8th Annual Cookie Drive will be
on Friday, February 5th at the Clear Lake Library, from 10:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We need your help in compiling active
soldiers and their current addresses. Please contact Linda
White before Feb.1st, 715-263-2288 or e-mail
law413@cltcomm.net.
Bake your favorite cookies (PLEASE NO PEANUT
BUTTER OR NUT COOKIES TO AVOID ALLERGY
PROBLEMS) Bring a Valentine if you'd like or write a letter to
show how much we appreciate them. Please
put only 1 DOZEN cookies in a zip lock bag. Write on the bag
the type of cookie and your name. If you don't have time to
bake we could use money for postage. Last year it cost
$440.00 to send 26 boxes. You can leave money with Cricket
at the Library anytime. The VFW and American Legion
Auxiliaries organize this each year, but without help from the
community it wouldn't be possible. Thanks to
everyone!!! Questions call Linda White 715-263-2288.
LAKE BEAUTY BIBLE CAMP
Winter Whiteout for Trailblazers!
February 5th -6th
Trailblazer Winter Whiteout is fast approaching! For kiddos
in 1st through 6th grade, they won't want to miss out on a
weekend full of fun!
Rob Rogers from New London Covenant is coming to share
about how we can live Live Out Loud: Wild and Wacky for
Christ! In addition, we will play some wild and wacky games,
enjoy the outdoors, and make some new friends! For more
information check out our website. Register Today! by going
to our website: www.lbbc.com or calling the office at: (320)
732-3218.
Certified individuals may contact our Program Director,
Christa, for more information and details
at Christa@lbbc.com. or by calling the office at 320-7323218.
Couples Retreat
February 19th – 21st
“Transforming Marriage: Changing the
Story or Your Relationship”
Keith and Cheri Meyer
Keith is the Senior Pastor at Hope
Covenant Church in St Cloud MN. Having served in ministry
for over 30 years, Keith and his wife Cheri are passionate
about helping couples build healthy marriages on the
foundation of Christ. They have led numerous marriage
retreats and are very excited to come grow and learn with
those that attend Couples Retreat at Lake Beauty. For more information on the weekend or to register, go to our
website at www.lbbc.com or call the office at: (320)732-3218.
Snowmobile Retreat
March 4th -6th
A NEW retreat designed for those who want to adventure
across the winter landscape in their own snow machine!
This inaugural snowmobile retreat weekend will be filled with
good food, spiritual encouragement, good friends, AND a
Saturday Day Trip out-and-about on some of Todd County's
greatest snowmobile trails.
This retreat is for adults and teens (9th grade & up). Teens
under 18 must come with a parent or supervising adult.
Weekend Cost/Lodging $65 per person. Bring your own
bedding and toiletries. Registration and Deposit $50 nonrefundable deposit required to register online or by phone.
Registration deadline is Monday, February 29th, 2016.
Summer Brochure Correction
Please note that on the inside of the summer brochure the
Trailblazer #2 date should read JUNE 28-30, 2016.
Also, for church districts that attend Trailblazer 2, this is a
change in date from the past summers--moving it from the
month of July to June.
Volunteer Nurses Needed for Summer Camp!
We are looking for RN, LPN, EMT or experienced First Aid
certified individuals who would be willing to spend a week at
camp this summer serving as a camp nurse. Basic tasks for
the camp nurse include dispensing camper’s medications
and basic first aid when needed.
Summer Sessions that we are looking to fill are as
follows:
Trailblazer 2 -- June 26-30
Frontier Kids 1 -- July 5-7
Frontier Kids 2 -- July 7-9
Junior High 2 -- July 10-15
Trailblazer 3 -- July 17-21
Coming soon to United Covenant Church……
We will be showing the movie War Room on
Saturday, February 13th, 7:00 p.m.
Free refreshment!
We will follow the movie up with
a Wednesday night
5-week study starting Wednesday,
February 17th 6:15 p.m.
(Fellowship Supper is at 5:30 p.m.)
Spiritual Gift Activation Workshop
Saturday, February 27th, 3:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
Come learn more about spiritual gifts and grow in
our usage of them. Rev. Troy Jensen of Exodus
Recovery Mission in Somerset, Wisconsin will be
our teacher/facilitator for that day.
Happy Birthday
3rd: Jenna Beebe
6th: Denea Tolzman, Victoria Ferguson, Reed Carlson
7th: Brad Paulson
12th: Clara Pearson
13th: Jan Anderson
14th: Erin Carlson
19th: Kyle Anderson
20th: Irene Little
21st: Joe Tanner
22nd: Garnett Westerberg
Happy Anniversary
6th:
Gerald and IlaMae Newville
Music Team:
7th: 1
14th: 2
21st: 3
28th: 4
February 2016-10:00 a.m. Worship Schedule
Service Leader:
7th: Derrick Meyer
14th: Cary Eastvold
21st: Keith Anderson
28th: Dirk Prindle
Hymn Leader:
7th: Pam Moriak
14th: Sue Spurrell
21st: Pam Moriak
28th: Sue Spurrell
Piano:
7th: Leah Pearson
14th: Heidi Clausen
21st: Sheryl Forshier
28th: Karna Markuson
Reader:
7th: Mike Pickard
14th: Cindy Mohrland
21st: Sue Spurrell
28th: Pam Van Heuklom
Nursery:
7th: Heidi/Hailey Clausen
14th: Katie Elmer/Ruth Elmer
21st: Brenda Cogbill/Mikayla Peterson
28th: Katie Jurisch/Nichole Keller
Greeter and Usher:
7th: Jim/Cindy Mohrland/Larry Benson/Jack Tanner
14th: Doug/Norma Otto, Larry Benson/Jack Tanner
21st: Bonnie/Cary Eastvold, Larry Benson/Jack Tanner
28th: Jan/Keith Anderson, Larry Benson/Jack Tanner
Communion: Matt/Susie Thayer, Jeff/Jane Warren
Music Team:
6th: 1
13th: 2
20th: 3
27th: 4
March 2016-10:00 a.m. Worship Schedule
Service Leader:
6th: Casey Keller
13th: Jim Mohrland
20th: Derrick Meyer
27th: Cary Eastvold
Hymn Leader:
6th: Pam Moriak
13th: Sue Spurrell
20th: Pam Moriak
27th: Sue Spurrell
Piano:
6th: Leah Pearson
13th: Heidi Clausen
20th: Sheryl Forshier
27th: Karna Markuson
Reader:
6th: Lucas Carlson
13th: Sue Spurrell
20th: Tami Linden
27th: Cindy Mohrland
Nursery:
6th: Phyllis Luhman/Clara Pearson
13th: Andrea Moe/Kristen Katz
20th: Katie Elmer/Ruth Elmer
27th: Katie Jurisch/Nichole Keller
Greeter and Usher:
6th: Jan/Keith Anderson/Larry Benson/Jack Tanner
13th: Carl/Ethel Paulson, Larry Benson/Jack Tanner
20th: Doug/Norma Otto, Larry Benson/Jack Tanner
27th: Bob/Mary Benson, Larry Benson/Jack Tanner
(ushers Dave/Dylan Clausenl)
Communion: Casey/Joy Keller, Jim/Cindy Mohrland
CEF is looking for someone to provide snacks at a monthly
Good News Club in Clear Lake (February - May).
If you could provide snacks for one month, please contact
Jan Anderson for more information or
email Lisa at lisa.inlow@cefwi.org. Thanks!