DOVE TALE
Message from the Pastor
Notes from Council Meeting
Outreach Team Updates
Happenings and Notices
"The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you." -Genesis 12:1
I love a good story. Whether it's a book, a movie, or a friend, if I know I'm about to hear a well-told story, I'm all ears. Abraham played an important role in God's story as we read in Genesis 12. In faith, he followed God's call on his life, and he left his home to live in a new place.
These days I can relate with Abraham. I wonder if his family spent lots of time packing. Do you think they downsized their stuff in order to make the journey? I wonder if they were ever tired or excited or scared or content. This season, my family and I find ourselves living in that balance between a sense of God's empowering call on our lives and the details of making a new house and a new community our home. We are sad to leave our family and church community in Rockford, Illinois, but we are excited to join this Northwoods community, to be blessed, and to be a blessing to others. The church family of St. Germain EFC have sincerely made our transition a joy.
I am honored to be your Senior Pastor and look forward to growing together in Christ. As we find ourselves in God's story and experience His hope for our lives, my prayer is that we will truly shine like a light where we live. May God through us continue building a community that loves Christ to reach a community for Christ.
Because He lives,
Pastor Josh
A YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE INSTALLATION SERVICE OF PASTOR JOSHUA REESE AT ST. GERMAIN EFC. LUNCHEON WILL FOLLOW THE SERVICE. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUESTED. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL THE CHURCH OFFICE WITH YOUR NAME AND NUMBER ATTENDING THE LUNCHEON.
Most Extreme Home Serve Project!
The Outreach team wishes to thank the many volunteers who worked so hard to welcome our new pastor, Josh Reese and his family. Their new home is now a warm and welcoming place thanks to the work crews, the Care Team and those who provided groceries and casseroles. As our new pastor said, “This home is already serving its purpose of bringing people together!” A big, heartfelt thank you to all who participated!
The Best Kept Secret at St. Germain EV Free!
Want to get in on the ground floor of one of the sweetest ministries at our church? Talk to Larry Snedden or any member of the outreach team about our ministry at Lillian Kerr Nursing Home. It is a wonderful opportunity for ministry by simple folks to simple folks. It is not a burden but a joy to us. No special talent is necessary; a love for older people is all you need!
The Sonshine Society is an organization specifically designed to equip nursing home ministries. In the training manual, “All The Days of My Life”, it states, “If our Lord opens a door of ministry in a nursing home, you have a great opportunity before you. You can be His hands, feet and voice to those in an hour of great need. You will not be meeting and ministering to the mighty of this world, but just to plain folks, as He did. You will have opportunities to lead some to the Lord and to encourage others in the faith.” Those of us who have taken this opportunity can testify to the truth of this statement! Why don’t you join us? Contact Larry Snedden, Greg Rippel or Dawn Kline for the schedule. We’d love to have you come along
GIDEONS
On August 8th, David Harms of Gideons International visited our church. He sent a letter of thanks. Here is a quote from his letter.
“Your congregation’s love for the Word is obvious. The offering that was given in the amount of $759.00 is evidence of what we consider to be a partnership between the church and the Gideons International in providing God’s Word to a lost world. Please know that these funds will be used in their entirety to provide Scriptures in the traffic lanes of life.”
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HELP IS HERE
We are excited to offer a DVD/small group study on marriage. It’s for anyone: in marital crisis… wanting to stay happily married… who’s feeling lonely… engaged couples.
This biblically based study entitled “Love And Respect” by Dr. Emerson Eggerich, will begin Sunday, October 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Germain EFC. To ‘kick-off’ this helpful study, we are planning to show the film, Fireproof, the Sunday before – September 26, at 7:00 p.m.
Faye and I had the privilege of participating in this study a few years ago, and found it to be very helpful to us even after 40 plus years of marriage. It’s because it delivers a simple message that works!
Dr. Eggerich writes, “ A wife has one driving need – to feel loved. When that need is met, she is happy. A husband has one driving need – to feel respected. When that need is met, he is happy. When either of these needs isn’t met, things get crazy. Love & Respect reveals why spouses react negatively to each other, and how they can deal with such conflict quickly, easily and biblically.”
Sound interesting? Is this something your marriage might benefit from? Then sign up on the sheet on the counter at the red wall and plan to come together on Sept. 26th for the showing of “Fireproof” and the “Love & Respect” study beginning the next Sunday night. 7:00 is the starting time. Any questions- contact Pastor Larry at (715 356 2511).
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MOMS IN TOUCHMoms In Touch (praying for St. Germain Elementary School students and staff) will meet to organize a Christ-centered prayer ministry on Thurs., September 9th at 8:30 a.m. at Julie Smith’s home. To commit your time to this endeavor or ask questions, call Julie, 715-891-2018, or Judy Kuiper, 715-479-7727.
Moms In Touch International brings moms together to pray for children & schools. Anyone can join the group as they pray each week for the children, teachers, and schools. There are also brochures at the red wall for more information or go to www.momsintouch.org.
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PIG ROAST DINNER SEPTEMBER 21st
Hello Friends and members of the Eagle River Community. We are excited to let you know about our new community dinners. After serving dinners for 4 years at the Kalmar Senior Center this year we are moving to the Lincoln Town Hall & will be expanding to serve everyone in our community. After hosting the Easter Dinner it’s obvious that as a community there’s a need to connect with each other & food’s a great way to do it.
Most of all I want to invite you to come and enjoy a true Community Dinner every 1st and 3rd Tuesday (with the exception of voting days) with doors open at 3:45 p.m. and dinner served at 5:30 p.m.! Watch the newspaper for more details as we plan to have a pig roast September 21 to welcome everyone to this event! Please pass on the word to include everyone for this will help make Eagle River area a stronger community!!
Pam Zaugg and Northwoods Share
The Care Team and Outreach Team will be serving the September 21st dinner. Todd Monge will be roasting the ‘pig’. The Care Team would like to have many from the congregation come to the Lincoln Town Hall to help serve. Northwoods Share estimates that there could be as many as 200 guests that afternoon and evening. Please consider joining in to make this a great outreach of Christ. Many people will ‘see Christ’ through your service at this event.
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KNITTING TIME IS BACK AGAINDiane Weber will soon begin her knitting class at church. Diane will be contacting those who attended other years or anyone (including newcomers) can contact her at 715 542 2452. Previous classes have completed about 7 afghans and the group will be making a decision as to where they should be distributed. So come to the class with some ideas. Watch the bulletin for the starting date!
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A NEW ROOF FOR THE FELLOWSHIP HALLThe Stewardship team has a team of roofers ready to tear off the old shingles and put on the new shingles beginning September 11th. They expect to work two Saturdays, the 11th & 18th. They will be working past lunchtime so a few ladies will be needed to bring in lunch. Please contact Helen Overturf (715 479 3483) or Jeanette Kraft (715 891 8330) if you would like to be involved.
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OUR YOUNG PEOPLE ARE OFF TO COLLEGEWe had many graduates in 2010 and they, and others, are now off to college. We would like to keep in touch with them thus we are asking that you send their addresses to the church by email, drop them off in the office or send them by ‘snail mail’. One of the mailings will be the church newsletter. Their addresses will be published on the bulletin board and in the newsletter so people from the church can send them notes of encouragement throughout the year.
Thank you for your prompt response to this request.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS FOR THE ADULTSPastor Bob Owens will be teaching the series, Living In A Crumbling World, (Paul’s Death Row Message in 2 Timothy), Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. during the month of September. Bob is a summer resident who is a world traveler as a missionary with Barnabas International. He and his wife, Ann, love the Lord and Bob enjoys teaching the Word. Come join the group on Sunday morning.
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FALL SCHEDULE FOR THE LADIES STUDY ON THURSDAYS
Beginning September 16th, the Thursday morning ladies study will continue with the ‘Life Principle From Women Of The Bible – Book 2. They meet at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The first lesson will be ‘Elizabeth’. If you don’t have a book, call Judy Kuiper at 715 479 7727. And invite a friend!
Many young mothers attend this study and childcare is provided. Volunteers are needed to care for the children. This is a worthwhile ministry of the church and as of now there are no volunteers available. Please consider this ministry, just one Thursday morning a month would be greatly appreciated. You will be giving some young woman the opportunity to learn more of God’s Word knowing her child is being cared for. Call Judy Kuiper before the 16th of September so she can schedule the childcare. The study follows the school schedule.
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NEW DAWN PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERMARK YOUR CALENDARS! The first annual fundraising reception will be held at the Arbor Vitae Town Hall on OCTOBER 7, 6:30 P.M. New Dawn is an outreach effort supported by our church. The evening begins with a coffee bar & after dinner delectables at 6:30 followed by guest speakers.
Please call table hostess, Judy Kuiper at 715 479 7727, for free reservations tickets by September 17th.
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