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Basking in the Glow of Pentecost
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  Wow! What a Pentecost Celebration it was! We started the day with a wonderful worship that involved our Cross Training students and teachers, retelling and celebrating the joy of the Holy Spirit in our midst. That evening we had an amazing Choir Festival with the Our Redeemer Lutheran Choir. With over 215 in attendance and over $1000 collected for Open Arms Free Medical Clinic it was a true celebration of the Spirit's power to bring people together. The highlight for me, aside from the breathtaking music, was the watching the members from both choirs greet each other at the close of the program. Truly a spirit of ecumenism filled the gathering. As we move into summer and see beyond into the fall and another year of planning and program, it is my prayer that the Pentecost Spirit will continue to enliven, push, and surprise us. I pray that we live as Pentecost people, not just for this season, but always... striving for a spirit of understanding, grace and extravagant welcome. Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place! Blessings, Rev. Laura |
 We hold in prayer... *The family of Travis Stickney who passed away on May 20. There will be a private family service held later in June. Memorial gifts are directed to the UCC Delavan Memorial Fund.
*The people of Oklahoma and areas devastated by severe weather. *Our recent graduates and their families. *Susan McClellan who is recovering from surgery.
*Ashley Jeters who is recovering from surgery.
*Ida Wilkinson who remains at Ridgestone on Hospice Care.
*John Stuart who is having tests.
*Evelyn Dixon, Judy Gildemeister, Linda Mansholt, Dave Frazier, Sandy Bliss, Carrie Mitchell, Gene Berndt, Carol Kuecker, Wally Abell, Rick Sauffer, and Julian Misener's sister who are dealing with health concerns.
*Emily Jeters and Kyle Eicksteadt who welcome daughter Chevelle last month. Chevelle was born a month early and is doing well.
*All those serving in the military and their families.
*Our church campers and for our church camps.
*All those traveling over the summer. |
Summer Preaching Series Elijah: A Prophet's Journey For 4 Sundays in June will be reflect on the prophet's journey through the Elijah story. Aside from the themes listed below, some Sunday's will feature selections from Mendelssohn's oratorio "Elijah" with muliti-media. The prophet's story reflects our own calling to live as prophets in our community.
June 9 - Healing Love
June 16 - Challenging Injustice
June 23 - Spiritual Crisis
Juen 30 - Picking up the Mantle
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 Lawn Chair Book Study - July 10, 17, & 24 Bring your lawn chair and a cold beverage and we will gathering in the memorial garden for a brief book study for 7-8pm. The book is "The Phoenix Affirmations: A New Vision for the Future of Christianity" by Eric Elnes. The book is a very easy read and should lead to some fun discussion. Please sign up in the church office or on the lobby table so that a book can be ordered for you.
The cost of the book is $10.
In case of rain or bugs we will gather in Cochrane Hall. All are welcome! See Rev. Laura if you have questions. |
 Rev. Laura will be on vacation from June 28- July 6. She will be out of the office attending the Shift Conference and the National Leadership Training Event July 31 - August 11. Guest preachers are being arranged. Pastoral coverage is provided. Should you have a pastoral emergency please call the church office or Rev. Laura's voicemail for more information. |
Nancy Rasmussen
Director of Music Ministry
Chancel Choir Director
[email protected]
In the month of June, the lectionary readings over several weeks tell a good portion of the Elijah's story. We will be using pieces from Mendelssohn's "Elijah" to heighten our understanding of the prophet's journey.
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was fascinated with the large choral works of Bach and Haydn and Handel. He studied and conducted such works as Handel's "Messiah," Bach's "Passions" and Haydn's "Creation." Mendelssohn traveled extensively in the British Isles (on ten different trips during his lifetime) and was commissioned to write a large choral work for the Birmingham Festival, a large-scale event in England. Mendelssohn's oratorio, "Elijah" was premiered there in 1846 just one year before his death at age 38. Mendelssohn had the German text translated into English for the premier in Birmingham. The text told the story and events of the prophet Elijah taken directly from the books 1 Kings and 2 Kings. This oratorio contains beautiful music and is a considered to be a masterpiece in sacred music.
FINE ARTS DAY CAMP
This year Fine Arts Day Camp will be held from June 24 - 28 for students entering grades 2 - 7. This year we will have classes for Art, Culinary Arts, Dance, Drama, Music, and Camp Choir. Each day will be packed with fun-filled arts experiences from 9 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Our theme this year is "Art Through the Ages." Students will be exploring the arts through the Roaring 20s, Fabulous 50s, Groovy 60s and Rad 80s. On Friday, June 28 students will have a special presentation by a professional magician.
EVERYONE is invited to the final performance on Friday, June 28 at 3 P.M. in the sanctuary. All students will be performing in the camp choir, dancing and presenting short dramatic skits. Please reserve the date and come enjoy the artistic expressions of our campers!
SUMMER MUSIC
Please contact me if you are interested in presenting special music for summer worship. It's wonderful to hear such beautiful music performed by so many talented musicians in our congregation.
I would love to get an instrumental ensemble together to play hymns and a special arrangement of sacred music. All instruments are welcome! Please contact me if you would like to participate in an instrumental ensemble!
A NOTE OF THANKS
I would like to extend a special thanks to all of the musicians in the Chancel Choir, Hand Chimes, and instrumentalists that have blessed our worship services with beautiful music throughout the past year. Your work and dedication are truly amazing.
Thanks to all who helped in making the Joint Choir Festival a great success. Your contributions and work are greatly appreciated.
A special thanks to Lois Stritt and her committee for treating our musicians to a wonderful dinner in celebration of the marvelous music that has graced our worship services throughout the year!
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On Thursday, April 25, 2013, UW Extension Horticulturist, Chrissy Wen, talked to the Spunkster Senior Retirees about "Preparing Planting Beds and Sun and Shade Plants". A healthy salad bar luncheon followed the meeting.
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Barbara Hessenthaler, Betty Schalmo, and Ruth Haase provided a wonderful appreciative breakfast on Sunday, May 19, 2013 for the 2012-13 Cross Training Teachers, Debi Van Den Boom, Tammy Hubbard, Jill Sorg, Larry Baker, and Rev. Laura. (not pictured are Corinne Thomas, Nancy Zikuda, and David Jonuska)
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Leadership Planning Session
By Ruth Haase
Please plan to attend the leadership planning session which will be held in lieu of the June council meeting. The meeting is scheduled for June 18 at 6:00 pm. It will begin with a light supper and then move into a discussion and visioning for the next year. This is actually phase two in the sabbatical process. Plan to discuss topics like leadership in a revitalized church, our church's mission statement, worship opportunities for the fall, the format for the Christian Education program in the fall, and the inquiry/learning process about an open and affirming designation. See you there!
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*Bob Stadel
903-7063
*Joan Stadel
903-7062
Sharon Ketterhagen
275-6618
Larry Baker
728-2452
Jean Dibble
728-9405
Vicki Bennet
882-2020
Mark Hanson
728-9564
Ruth Hanson
728-9564
C.J. Stokes
262-749-1476
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June 2 -
Jim Bilskey
June 9 -
Tim Koepnick
June 16 -
Terry Wenzel
June 23 -
Betty Schalmo
June 30 -
Lois Stritt
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June 2-
Pat & Trish Collins
June 9-
Wally & Rosalie
Rouse
June 16-
Wally & Cindy
Cieslak
June 23-
Don & Julia
Deller
June 30-
Tim & Patti Koepnick
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There are still opportunities to be a
Lay Reader this month.
Sign up on the Lobby table.
June 2-
June 9-
June 16-
C.J. Stokes
June 23-
June 30-
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Please sign up to provide treats after worship during the summer months.
June 2-
June 9-
June 16-
June 23-
Mary Knipper
June 30-
Fine Arts Campers
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Supplies needed for local mission effort.
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A community group traveling to Haiti later this summer is looking for help gathering a couple of needed supplies-
Toothbrushes and Children's Vitamins.
These items can be left in the church office.
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Save the Date - July 14 at 9:30am when we will worship in the park with the United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church. The Dixieland Band will be providing the music. You don't want to miss it.
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1- Carrie Cook
Kerianne Wenzel
3- Shirley Kurth
4- John Benzon
Susan McClellan
5- Karen Wheelock
6- Sue Ross
8- Mary Nell Anderson
Wynne Hasselgren
9- Brock Bennett
10- Josie Palmer
11- Ty Axtman
Linda Knaak
Kai Shallcross
13- Larry Baker
14- Lois Earnest
19- Tim Kiepert
Brian Riemer
20- Bob Ham
Tami Kasken
Desirae Reece
George Wen
24- Samanth Boviall
26- Kathy Hankins
Keith Sorg
27- Kent Gebauer
Mark Hanson
28- Marcia Carlson
29- Brandon Edmonds
31- Richard Beers
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I just returned from the wonderful Joint Choir Festival featuring the choirs of the Delavan United Church of Christ and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Thank you Rev. Laura for being such a welcoming and humble ambassador of the church and thank you Nancy Rasmussen, Chancel Choir, and instrumentalists for filling the sanctuary with such moving musical selections. I am so proud to be a member of the Delavan United Church of Christ.
~Larry Baker
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