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VIEWS AND VISTAS The Newsletter of the
WEST GRANVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6935 North 107th Street Milwaukee, WI 53224-4316
414-353-8680 Web-site = www.westgranville.org
E-mail Pastor Anderson at [email protected]
Vol. 41, No. 9 October 2018
From the Minister
Hallelujah Harvest ~
Food, Faith & Farming This is our year-long engagement seeking to witness to Christ by connecting international farm mission with our Sunday School and local farmer’s market-through the Food, Faith & Farming Network ministry. World Communion Sunday will be October 7th and we will be serving Togo-puff-balls for our communion bread. Acts of the Apostles 2:46-47: “Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” Our international commitment is in Togo. Our Togo mission project is to honor our connection with Togo members in our congregation by supporting agricultural ministry of the Evangelical Presbyterian
Church of Togo. The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo has its offices in the capital Lomé. We have donated $4,000 in support of the Notsé’ agricultural facility: aquaculture, vegetable farming, and reforestation. Our support will be used to expand these projects. The Reverend Joshua Heikkila-is our Mission co-worker in Togo.
Joshua writes currently about the struggle for firewood. Part of our mission project is reforestation. To grasp this essential commitment-read Joshua’s explanation:
For women in the community, one
whole day each week can be spent
collecting wood for that week’s
cooking. They will go out early in the
morning, while the sun is low in the
sky and the air relatively cool, and
begin searching for wood. After a
midday break to escape the heat,
the search will continue in the
afternoon. If all goes well, the
women will return home at dusk with
a full load of firewood carried atop
their heads.
You may follow the link-to read the rest of his article. https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministr
ies/missionconnections/letter/foraging-for-
wood-and-fetching-water/
Peace, Dee MAPLE TREE SCHOOL THANK YOU!
The 320+ students at Maple Tree Elementary
thank you for your generosity during our 12th annual school supply drive. We collected over
1200 items including 370 pencils, 91 notebooks,
119 glue sticks, 34 boxes of tissue and 16 back packs! Boy Scout Ethan Pogorzelski packed up
and helped delivered a van full of supplies. The children and staff were excited to see the
supplies and grateful to the members of West
Granville for their continued support over the years
Maple Tree School is near the church on 107th Street and is also host to an After-school Boys
and Girls club. Ms. Debra Rash is the Principal. We have had a long partnership with Maple Tree
School. Special Thank You to Michelle
Pogorzelski for organizing this event.
Worship in October October 7 World Communion Sunday-
Hallelujah Harvest Event Hallelujah Harvest is our year-long
emphasis on Food, Faith and Farming
Pulpit color change to white Special Communion Bread by
Sunday School of Togo Puff Balls Adult Choir
Children’s Church Mice ~ World
Communion Processional Halle, Halle, Halle Scripture I Corinthians 11: 23
I Received of the Lord Sermon: World Communion
October 14 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture: Matthew 5: 16 Let Your Light Shine Sermon: Children of Promise Let Your Light Shine
Special Opportunity: Lunch at Fairway Knoll,
Presbyterian Homes of Wisconsin Retirement Community, Germantown
October 21 29st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Scripture: Philippians 2: 13 For it is the Work of God within You
Sermon: John Calvin,Reformer Congregational Meeting for the
Election of Officers
October 28 Reformation Sunday & Stewardship Dedication Sunday
Pledges for 2019 will be collected Children’s Church Mice
Adult Choir
Third Graders receive Bibles Scripture: Ephesians 3: 20-21
Fearless Generosity Fall Junior and Senior High Retreat, Pilgrim Ctr
November
November 4 All Saints Sunday Holy Communion
Color change to white Daylight Saving Time ends Adult Choir
Scripture: I Thessalonians 5: 16-24 Final Blessings
Sermon: The One Who Is Calling You Hymn 418 Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Congregational Meeting on October 21 The meeting will begin immediately following worship. The purpose of the meeting is the
election of officers for the 2019 year.
OPEN CIRCLE Open Circle will meet Wednesday evening October 3 at 7:00 at the home of Cindy
Anderson for a planning meeting to set the calendar of events for this year. Bring your
calendars and ideas! All women of the
church are invited and welcome at this and any of the events. See Cindy Anderson
for more information.
LUNCH BUNCH Plan to join the Lunch Bunch at 1:00 on Friday,
October 12 at Champion Chicken. All ages are welcome. Contact Nancy Baum for more info,
414.355.9111.
PRESBYTERIAN SCHOLARSHIPS Attention all graduating High School seniors!
The Presbyterian Church offers a number of scholarships for those attending Presbyterian-
related schools. The deadline for applications is
much sooner than you think. Please see Pastor Dee for more information.
CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH Military
Kali Grogan, United States Navy Evan Reiss, United States Air Force
Jacob Roy, United States Marine Corp. Reserves
JT Lorbiecki, Wisconsin Air Guard Captain Lorbiecki will be deployed as a member
of the 115th Air Wing to Poland. God keep our Servicemen and women safe, Patti
Prayers
Eva Jarrell, (mother of Calley Savage), surgery recovery
Abel Bichler, Chiari I Brain Malformation Amy Mikec, heart surgery
Karen Reed, surgery
Barb Terpstra Troka, continuing treatment Linda Ryan, shoulder
Long Term Prayers
Marjorie Holmes Judi Holmes-Jensen
Madison Ford, special care
June Herman, rehabilitation in Sheboygan Nicki Rupke, special care
Ruby Tylenda-Emmons, special care Lil Sullivan's mother and father
Congratulations to Martin and Carla Feehan on their wedding
August 11. The wedding was officiated by
Martin’s mother, Barbara.
Jamaal Napoleon and Rachel Radder on their wedding at West Granville, October 5th. The
wedding will be officiated by Rev. Anderson.
For both these couples, we share in their joy
and celebration.
The Church Stewardship Program will begin
in October.
Each family will receive an invitation to Pledge
and a Time & Talents Card. We ask that these be returned by Stewardship Dedication Sunday,
October 28. Thank you for supporting the mission of our whole congregation. We
continue to be grateful for those who have elected on-line bill-pay through your bank for
donations. This year it really showed in our
summer cash flow.
LEAVE A LEGACY West Granville appreciates and depends upon planned donations. We graciously thank those
who include West Granville in their wills, trusts or estate plans. These gifts ensure that we can
continue to provide for the Worship, Education, Mission and Ministry of the congregation.
Here are a few of the ways you can easily provide a lasting gift that can create a legacy
and impact generations: Memorial Designation at the time of a
Funeral or Memorial Service
Bequest, Will or Living Trust
Retirement plan or Life Insurance
beneficiary designation
Junior and Senior High Youth Retreat
at Pilgrim Center Dates: 10/26/2018 -- 10/28/2018
Ages: Grades 6 – 12 Camp scholarships for half the cost will be
applied as a group through West Granville from
Milwaukee Presbytery. https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessionDet
ail.aspx?idCamp=340&idSession=198323&
campCode=ucc
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
4 Nicole Rupke
5 Claire Rhode
7 Will Hartman 7 John Rupke
9 Alex Crane 9 Isaac Luecke
10 Tom & Sue Heiser, 1992
10 Dorothy Harris-Shuff
11 Melissa Hrovat
12 Jeramy Ellner
15 Michael Essoka 15 Victor Essoka
17 Joseph & Lori Hrovat, 1992
18 Susan Skaros
19 Andrew Roy 19 Tom Roberts
23 Amber Luecke
24 Anthony Ryan
25 Dennis & Cynthia Clay
25 Shellie Anderson
25 Angie & Brandt Murray, 2013
26 Rachael Daniel
27 Katie Anderson
29 Zachary Pogorzelski
31 Noah Bichler
Please let the office know if your dates are
missing or in error.
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE August 26 - 123 September 2 - ?
September 9 - 132 September 16 - 70 September 23 - 111
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE… …will be earlier than usual. Please submit any articles no later than Thursday, October 18.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
9:15-10:00 Sunday mornings in Perseverance Hall. Everyone is welcome!
Sunday, October 14
West Granville Tour of Fairway Knoll-
Presbyterian Homes of Wisconsin
Retirement Community
N112W17500 Mequon Rd,
Germantown, WI 53022
following worship, lunch included
Sign up in Narthex, Perseverance Hall or call
Sara at the church office 414-353-8680.
Kent Tess-Mattner is the President of
Presbyterian Homes of Wisconsin, Inc. and
will be our host.
https://www.preshomes.org/our-
communities/fairway-knoll-(1)
Fairway Knoll joins Dickson Hollow in
Menomonee Falls, Kirkland Crossings in
Pewaukee, and Avalon Square in Waukesha.
Ground is now being broken at Towner Crest
in Oconomowoc, a 22.2-acre property north of
the Oconomowoc River and just west of the
Oconomowoc Golf Club.
Fairway Knoll is perched atop a lush golf
course with sweeping views of nature.
Fairway Knoll rests in the balance of an active
yet leisurely lifestyle. Take in the changing
seasons or engage in on-site life enrichment
offerings and amenities. Encounter the best of
both worlds at Fairway Knoll.
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop ~ Bistro
Business office ~ Chapel ~ Club lounge
Fellowship Hall/Community Room
Heated Underground Parking
Library ~ Market ~ Movie theater
Outdoor walking paths
Pets are welcome (guidelines apply)
Restaurant Dining ~ Smoke-free Community
Spiritual Care ~ Wings® Wellness Center
Kent-also wants us to note that there is no
Packers game that day; they will play on
Monday Night Football on October 15.
FALL FOOD DRIVE
It's that time of year again: The Bag Lady will
hand out grocery bags with shopping lists attached. Please take the bags and lists along
when you shop, and donate what you can to our
neighborhood Food Pantry, located at St. Peter Immanuel Lutheran Church. Whether you put in
one item or a bagful, it all helps.
Some general guidelines: • Please donate wholesome, healthful, non-
perishable food items;
• Do not donate food that is close to its expiration date;
• Consider healthful foods rather than snack foods or desserts;
• Canned fish (TUNA!) and meat, pork & beans,
healthful cereals, rice, pancake mix; baby food -- all are great.
A good rule of thumb: what would you give to a family member or close friend who was in need? Please drop off your donations at the big
wooden box in the narthex up until Thanksgiving. (Of course, we welcome
donations all year 'round on Communion
Sundays, so if you forget to bring your
donations by Thanksgiving, no worries – drop it off any time, and we will get it to the Food
Pantry!) If you don't have the time or ability to go
shopping, cash or check donations are very
welcome! Checks should be made payable to WGPC with the memo line stating it is for the
food pantry, and either given to Marna Tess-Mattner or put into the collection plate.
What does the Food Pantry do with money donations? Through the Hunger Task Force, the
Food Pantry buys canned fruits and vegetables,
baby food, and other items at very deep discounts. It also buys day-old bread, fresh milk
and eggs, fresh meat, and fresh produce to supplement the non-perishable items, but with
its bulk buying power, every dollar from you
buys about two dollars’ worth when the Food Pantry does the purchasing. Plus, you get the
tax deduction! So don't forget to take your shopping bags and
lists along with you to the store. Every little bit helps ~ thank you for your continuing
generosity to those who are hungry!
WEST GRANVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dee M. Anderson, Pastor Sara Nygaard, Church Office Secretary Carol Buck, Newsletter Editor, [email protected]
Please submit Nov. newsletter articles by 10/18
Please note this deadline is earlier than usual!
COMMUNION GROUP: Rob & Lois Pearson, Akoba Alogavi, Marna and Kent Tess-Mattner
USHER TEAM: Eleanor Ellner, Deb Bascom,
Steve and Carol Buck
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS:
7: Ellner 14: Anderson 21: Berlin 28: Roy
NOTES FROM YOUR PARISH NURSE THE BENEFITS OF FIBER Getting enough fiber in our diet has many
health benefits. Dietary fiber is known for improving bowel regularity. Did you also know
that a higher dietary fiber intake also improves
cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and colon cancer?
The September 2018 issue of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter recommends a daily intake of fiber
for people age 50 and older of at least 21 grams for women and 30 grams a day for men. To
reach that the Health Letter advises:
READ NUTRITION FACTS LABELS: Foods with 2
to 3 grams of fiber per serving are good fiber
sources but more is even better. It is advised to
choose breads and cereals with whole wheat or
whole grain as the first ingredient.
ADD BEANS: Nutritional and fiber powerhouses
are black, kidney, pinto and navy beans in
addition to lentils. A person can add these food
items in soups, salads or stir-fries.
MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS: It is advised to swap in
whole grains such as brown rice, whole-grain
pasta, quinoa or barley for low-fiber foods such
as white rice or enriched pasta. The Health
Letter suggests if you are making a baked goods
recipe that calls for white flour a good choice is
to use half whole-wheat flour and half white
flour instead of all white flour.
KEEP FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NUTS HANDY:
There are many fruits, vegetables, greens,
berries and unsalted nuts that are a great
source of fiber.
MIX IT IN: A tablespoon or two of wheat germ,
ground flaxseed or chia seeds can be added to
hot or cold cereal or to a salad to boost fiber
and nutrition.
SKIP THE CHIPS: It is suggested to try unsalted
popcorn as a snack. If you decide to eat chips, a
better choice is to use whole-grain tortilla chips
and serve with a salsa or avocado dip.
The beginning of a new season can offer us
another opportunity to make improvements in
our nutrition. Here’s to Autumn and to your
continuing journey toward good health!
Sincerely in Health, Lil Sullivan, Parish Nurse
LIVING OUT THE GOLDEN RULE Christ’s marching orders on how to live “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul., and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” ~ Matthew 22:37-40 This message is recited over and over among
people of faith, whether they are Jews, Muslims
or Christians. The words are unambiguous in their call for us to deal with others within the
human family in ways that we ourselves would like to be treated.
There is a story of the famous first-century
rabbi Hillel, who framed this “Golden Rule” in its negative form when he was challenged by a
processed pagan who said he would convert if he could hear the Law summarized while he
stood on one leg. The rabbi said: “What is hurtful to you, do not
do to others. This is the Torah; the rest is
commentary. Go and learn it.” Whether stated in the positive or the negative, it summarized how
we are to live. It is clearly God’s will that all who profess this
faith are to act positively in the interest of
others. For Presbyterians, this message is nowhere clearer than in the Westminster Larger
Catechism.
While we think of the Ten Commandments as a list of “thou shalt nots,” the catechism
explicates the deeper meaning of the Ten Commandments. The focus is not on the
negatives, but calls for positive action on behalf
of others. For example, in response tl the question “What are the duties required in the
Sixth Commandment?” (Thou shalt not kill), we are called “to preserve the life of ourselves the
others, by resisting all thoughts and purposes … which tend to the unjust taking away the lif of
any.” We are forbidden “the neglecting or
withdrawing the lawful or necessary means of preservation of life.”
Further, the Eighth Commandment (Thou shalt not steal) is not simply saying, “Don’t take
what doesn’t belong to you.” We are called to
“truth, faithfulness and justice in contracts and commerce between man and man; rendering to
everyone his due; restitution of goods unlawfully detained from the right owners thereof; giving
and lending freely, according to our abilities and the necessities of others.” This commandment
admonishes us to “endeavor by all just and
lawful means to procure, preserve, and further the wealth and outward estate of others, as well
as our own.” These are our marching orders as Christians.
They are also the marching orders for those who
follow in other faith traditions as well. So, does it matter? Does it make a difference
in the way we deal with those who represent us in the political realm? Is there any point in trying
to call upon political leaders to make faith-based
decisions that respond to the needs of the most vulnerable among us? Can we not call upon
them to see that all have daily bread and access to health care? Can we not challenge them to
respond to all who struggle, reminding them that fait disconnected from political action is
void? Can we finally get to living out the Golden
Rule? ~ Vernon Broyles III ~ Presbyterians Today, Feb/March 2018
OCTOBER 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
COMMUNION GROUP:
Rob and Lois Pearson, Akoba Alogavi,
Marna and Kent Tess-Mattner
1 7 - Worship
2
3 7 - Open Circle 6:15-7:30 Confirmation Cls
4 5
6
7 - World Communion Sunday 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship World Communion Processional Church Mice Adult Choir
8 7 - Finance
9
10 11
12 1:00 Lunch Bunch
13
14 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship 12:00 Fairway Knoll lunch and tour
15 7 - Session
16 17 6:15-7:30 Confirmation Cls
18 November Newsltr deadline
19
20
21 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship 11:30 Congregational Meeting
22 7 - Property
23 24 6:15-7:30 Confirmation Cls
25 26 Jr & Sr High Retreat, Pilgrim Center
27
28 – Reformation Sunday 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship 3rd Graders receive Bibles Church Mice Adult Choir Jr-Sr High Retreat, Pilgrim Center
29 30 31 USHER / GREETER TEAM: Eleanor Ellner, Deb Bascom,
Carol & Steve Buck
28: Nancy & Noel Adams
COFFEE HOUR HOST FAMILIES: 7: Ellner 14: Anderson 21: Berlin 28: Roy