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Apostle Presbyterian Church Whatever happens, give thanks, be- cause it is God's will in Christ Jesus that you do this. Thessalonians 5:18 Dear Apostle Church: On February 28 I was in- stalled as moderator of the Presbytery of Milwaukee (I think it is much like be- ing the Queen of England, nothing much to do but wave!) I was thrilled when many from Apostle took the time to come to the Presbytery meeting to be witness to this!! It was easy for me to give thanks during and at the end of that day---I had much to be thankful for. Fast forward 24 hours, and I was at the other end of the spec- trum—my brother in law had been killed in a one car crash –as the next hours and days played out we stood alongside my sister Connie as she made funeral arrangements, made many important de- cisions that will have life- long affect, talked with the coroner and then as she went thru the funeral pro- cess, I just was at a loss as to what I could give thanks for. It wasn’t until about a week later that I could see some things we could be thankful for that had come from this tragic turn of events. Friends that had been in a rift for about 5 years, came to worship together the morning of the funeral, our kids came and stayed with us in Marengo Illinois for days and days, not leaving until everything was taken care of, Connie had many friends and church family come right away and they continue to walk beside her closely. On and on I could go but I have come to realize that when we pause to reflect we can see different as- pects of life and think of an experience in a different light. Of course a death is always going to be framed in sadness but being able to look inside after the fact, it does help to see some posi- tive!! As we travel the rest of the way thru Lent and then Holy Week, I hope you will have some time to sit back and think about your life and it’s events and see if there is something you see in a different light. Not everything that happens to us is good, but God uses everything that happens to work for our good. Some- times we don't know whether something is good or bad, but we know God is working for our good in everything. And for that I give thanks. See you in church Cathy PS Holy Week Schedule!! Palm Sunday worship at 10—brunch to follow with a mini talent show Maundy Thursday wor- ship at 7 PM Good Friday worship at noon Easter Sunday worship at 10 AM Special points of in- Special points of in- terest: terest: Special events can be shared in this news- letter simply by noti- fying the church of- fice . Newsletter deadline is the 3rd Monday of the month. Notify the church if you move or change # I Pastors Message 1 “What’s Next” 4 Finance/Events 3 “New Beginning” 6 Faith Statements 8,9 Faith Statement 10 Prayer & Praise 12 Inside this issue: A Message from our Pastor ACTS OF APOSTLE APRIL 2012 ACTS OF APOSTLE

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Page 1: April 2012 Newsletter

Apostle

Presbyterian

Church Whatever happens,

give thanks, be-

cause it is God's

will in Christ Jesus

that you do this.

Thessalonians 5:18

Dear Apostle Church:

On February 28 I was in-

stalled as moderator of the

Presbytery of Milwaukee

(I think it is much like be-

ing the Queen of England,

nothing much to do but

wave!) I was thrilled when

many from Apostle took

the time to come to the

Presbytery meeting to be

witness to this!! It was

easy for me to give thanks

during and at the end of

that day---I had much to be

thankful for. Fast forward

24 hours, and I was at the

other end of the spec-

trum—my brother in law

had been killed in a one

car crash –as the next

hours and days played out

we stood alongside my

sister Connie as she made

funeral arrangements,

made many important de-

cisions that will have life-

long affect, talked with the

coroner and then as she

went thru the funeral pro-

cess, I just was at a loss as

to

what I could give thanks

for. It wasn’t until about a

week later that I could see

some things we could be

thankful for that had come

from this tragic turn of

events. Friends that had

been in a rift for about 5

years, came to worship

together the morning of the

funeral, our kids came and

stayed with us in Marengo

Illinois for days and days,

not leaving until everything

was taken care of, Connie

had many friends and

church family come right

away and they continue to

walk beside her closely. On

and on I could go but I

have come to realize that

when we pause to reflect

we can see different as-

pects of life and think of an

experience in a different

light. Of course a death is

always going to be framed

in sadness but being able to

look inside after the fact, it

does help to see some posi-

tive!!

As we travel the rest of the

way thru Lent and then

Holy Week, I hope you

will have some time to sit

back and think about your

life and it’s events and see

if there is something you

see in a different light. Not

everything that happens to

us is good, but God uses

everything that happens to

work for our good. Some-

times we don't know

whether something is good

or bad, but we know God is

working for our good in

everything.

And for that I give thanks.

See you in church

Cathy

PS Holy Week Schedule!!

Palm Sunday worship at

10—brunch to follow with

a mini talent show

Maundy Thursday wor-

ship at 7 PM

Good Friday worship at

noon

Easter Sunday worship at

10 AM

Special points of in-Special points of in-

terest:terest:

Special events can be

shared in this news-

letter simply by noti-

fying the church of-

fice .

Newsletter deadline

is the 3rd Monday of

the month.

Notify the church if

you move or change #

I

Pastors Message 1

“What’s Next” 4

Finance/Events 3

“New Beginning” 6

Faith Statements 8,9

Faith Statement 10

Prayer & Praise 12

Inside this issue:

A Message from our Pastor

ACTS OF APOSTLE

APRIL 2012 ACTS OF APOSTLE

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CATHY MANTHEI INSTALLED AS MODERATOR OF THE

MILWAUKEE PRESBYTERY………………………….

A JOYFUL AND SPECIAL EVENT IN THE LIFE OF A VERY WORTHY LADY —RULING ELDER CATHY MANTEI

Apostle Church was well represented at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton Wisconsin when Cathy

Manthei was installed as the new Moderator of the Milwaukee Presbytery. Cathy made everyone of us

very proud to be worshipers under her exceptional leadership at Apostle Church.

Cathy assisted the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Clinton, Pastor Courtney Ellis, in adminis-

tering the Sacrament of Holy Communion to all in attendance during the worship service.

Cathy’s leadership ability and leadership style is an obvious reason she was elected to represent the

Presbytery of Milwaukee in this honorable capacity. We were obviously not the only PROUD people at

this meeting. Cathy’s exuberates love and compassion to everyone she meets.

OTHER PRESBYTERY NEWS:

Three Synods are meeting to discuss how they might work together to support the needs of presby-

teries and churches . Synod School is offered to those interested in attending. Can be very informa-

tive.

Presbytery-wide Mission trip to Harlan, KY, working with the Mennonite Central Committee’s

Swap (sharing with Appalachian people) program along with Christ’s Hands, has 39 people of all

ages signed up to go but they have room for 55. If you would be interested you can find information

on the website www.kmupc.com and search “mission trip”.

Five persons from Ghana will be here August 26th – September 23, 2012 for their visit to the Presby-

tery. The Ghana Partnership committee is looking for hosts for these guests as well as opportuni-

ties for them to share with congregations. If interested contact Bill Dummer at gardnerdum-

[email protected]

Session Partnership Grants will be accepted before May 1, 2012.

The “ What’s Next Committee” has asked Council to call a special Presbytery Meeting for Tuesday,

April 24th from 6-8 pm to receive their full report and vote on the report. The committee representa-

tives reported that they have been revisiting the current state of Presbytery, recognizing in this

time of uncertainty, the need to embrace change.

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What are Presbyterian Women Circles? A PW Circle is a small group of women who meet for fellowship, Bible study, prayer, mission,

service and of course refreshments. Circles meet once a month, usually September through June. A variety of Circles are offered

at Apostle, some during the day, some at night. One offers an opportunity for ongoing hands-on mission projects.

Covenant Circle meets on the second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Contact Adelle Sanford at 414-421-1705 for

meeting location. Faith Circle meets on the second Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Contact Hazel Meh at 262-679-0657 for meeting

location. Mary Paull Circle meets on the third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact Sally Goggins at 414-543-2338 for

meeting location. Hope Circle meets on the first Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Apostle’s library. This Circle does

hands-on mission projects, including items for service men and women through the Ships Project. Con-tact Shirley Anderson at 414-546-2476 or Marilyn Stone at 262-763-0918 for further information.

All women of Apostle are invited and encouraged to join in the fellowship of a PW Circle.

Presbyterian Women News:

Inside Story Headline

Hope Circle Update

Page 3

In March, Apostle women made 14 hats for the military men and women which were sent to The Ships Project! Thank you to all who continue to work diligently on needed items. The following note was received recently: “I was in Italy recently and had the pleasure of sitting next to a young member of our Army on a two-hour train ride. He was wearing one of (The Ships Project’s) knit black hat. . .That ‘hug from home’ means the world to him. He received it on his first tour in Afghanistan and will take it back in with him when he re-turns in the near future. He wants all. . .to know that (The Ships Project) boxes are welcomed with a lot of excitement, and they are truly appreciated. He is extremely grateful for the total stranger that produced his hat with tender loving care.” Paula K. in California “Team” colored hats and cool ties will be shipped April 2nd. Hope Circle will next meet on Thursday, April 5th at 10 a.m. Please join us to knit, crochet, or make “cool ties”. Contact Shirley Anderson (546-2476) or Marilyn Stone (1-262-763-0918) for additional information.

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BOOK STUDY

Beginning at Wednesday April 25, at 630

PM Apostle will be offering a study of the

book THE SHACK by William P Young.

The first half of the book was difficult for me to read as it deals with a horrific

crime against a child but the second half is

about where God intersects the lives affect-

ed—I see the marketing of the book says

“where tragedy meets eternity”. We will

meet in the adult Sunday School room.

Come prepared to discuss the first chapter

on April 25

On Thursday April 19 at 10 AM we will be

starting a Bible study on the book of

Romans. Bring your Bible!!! We will

meet in the adult Sunday School

room.

If you have any questions, please let

Cathy know. Email

[email protected]

Cell phone 262 949 6750

If you have any other study that you

might want offered, please let us

know! We are looking for things that

we can study together.

Synod School, is an annual midsum-

mer ministry of the Synod of Lakes

and Prairies of the Presbyterian-

Church (USA)

July 22-27, 2012

Buena Vista University, Storm

Lake, Iowa

www.lakesandprairies.org/

school.html

Join us for a week of:

Worship for all ages, with spirited

music and singing:

Daily convocation on the theme

Classes for youth and adults of all

ages’

Bookstore and global fair-trade gift

shop

Sing-a-longs and nightly coffee-

houses with live music

BOOK STUDY

1-800-328-1880,ext 207

Synod School 2012

Cathy

I am hoping that each and every one of you will attend a special Presbytery meet-

ing called for April 24 at Southminister Presbyterian Church in Waukesha. About

18 months ago the Presbytery called together a group of people to take a hard look

at who the Presbytery was and who the Presbytery needs to be going into the fu-

ture. These folks spent hours and hours looking at lots of different aspects of

what we call the Presbytery of Milwaukee. They came to the February Presbytery

meeting with a short report—you can see the slides they presented if you go to

www.pbymilwaukee.org. However, to really give us a well rounded idea, we have

called this special meeting at 6 PM on April 24 to hear the entire report and see

what changes are being proposed. This DOES AFFECT YOU as we are all the

Presbytery of Milwaukee. There are many parts of the new plan (what little I

have heard) that I like but there are some parts that I don’t think I am too crazy

about. I am anxious to hear the entire report and see what these folks have dis-

cerned God is calling us to NEXT—I hope you will be too. If you have any ques-

tions, please let me know. You can follow WHAT’S NEXT on their blog as well

http://milwaukeepresbytery.wordpress.com/

As we go forward in this uncertain time where things change not only in our own

lives but in our church lives, let’s remember to hold up in prayer those folks who

are working so hard to propel us to WHAT IS NEXT

WHAT IS “WHAT’S NEXT “

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SAVE THE DATE!

SENIOR MOMENTS

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

11:45 a.m.

Bekki Schmitt (a fellow Presby-

terian from Calvary Church), the

Director of West Central Inter-

faith, will be with us to inform

us of the many programs availa-

ble to older adults needing assis-

tance with shopping, transporta-

tion, a friendly visit, errands, or

minor home chores— all without

charge.

Do you or a friend or neighbor or

relative, need help of this na-

ture:?

Everyone will find this program

very informative.

Lunch will be provided - there will

be a nominal charge to cover ex-

penses.

Be sure to reserve your place by

calling::

Vera Bernhardt….414-543-0835

Jean Maercklein. .414-257-1162

Jane Pagel…….....414-541-1375

Bonnie Rosen…... 414-543-9585

The West Allis Players will be presenting the following during their 2012 season

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS April 27 & 28, May 4,5 6

Guys and Dolls in July

Arsenic and Old Lace in October

For more on these go to : http://www.waplayers.org/

Mark and I will be going to see IN LIEU OF FLOWERS on April 28 at 7 PM. If you would like to go along OR meet us

there, that would be terrific. Tickets are $15. and all productions are at Central Auditorium 8500 W Lincoln Avenue.

Join us!!!

In Lieu of Flowers" is a tender drama about what happens after the death of Lou Flowers, the popular owner of a suc-

cessful truck stop, The Chatterbox Cafe. Lou was loved and mourned by his employees and friends, but those he left be-

hind are finding out that they did not know him as well as they thought. Who was the woman who appeared at Lou's fu-

neral -- and then in his will? This is a wonderful story of love and loss -- of touching memories and wonderful second

chances.

Apostle Opportunities

THE WEST ALLIS PLAYERS PRESENTS:

the church with a net in-

come of $4,076.06. The in-

come included $5,620.44

from Apostle's investment

accounts at First Midwest

Securities ($695.30 in divi-

dends and interest and

$4,925.14 in the positive

change in value of our

stocks and bonds). Without

the change in value of our

stocks, we would have operat-

ed in the red for February.

Tony Brzonkala, Treasurer

February Income

$17,561.91

February Expenses

$13,485.85

The February operating income

for Apostle was $17,561.91 with

expenses of $13,485.85, leaving

ACTS OF APOSTLE Page 5

Financial update from our Treasurer and Finance Committee

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NEW BEGINNING PRO-

GRAM – SUNDAY

APRIL 22

The New Beginning Contem-

porary Christian Choir will be

presenting their service of

song and praise on Sunday

April 22 for two services;

10:00 am and 7:00 pm. The

12 voice choir has been dili-

gently practicing a wide varie-

ty of music to share with the

Apostle congregation. During

the three months prior to the

program the group practices

each Sunday at night and sev-

eral other rehearsal times to

craft the music into what they

feel will be an inspirational

time for those who listen.

Imagine what God might say

if he answered you when you

say “The Lord’s prayer.” Hear

what we Christians believe

and even watch the puppets

sing. From the first song of

the program “Jesus Is Here –

Anything Can Happen” to the

closing words of “A Mighty

Fortress Is Our God;” the

members feel that this hour of

music and words will be a dy-

namic, worshipful experience.

This might be a good time to

invite your friends to share in

this unique service.

Blessings… Carl

Our Committee Fair held Sunday March 25th following worship, was a huge success!!!!! Thank

you to all the committees for the hard work and the beautiful booths they presented! The joy and

excitement experienced during the fair was unbelievable.

1st place for “favorite booth” went to the Mission Committee

2nd place went to the Nominating Committee

3rd place went to Worship and Music

Thank you to Greg Granrath who donated three of his drawings of circus wagons. Greg has

been the official artist for the Milwaukee Circus parade and the Milwaukee Brewers for many

years.

Thanks to Howie Pletzke, our favorite clown. Great Job Everyone!!!!!!!

NEW BEGINNING SUNDAY—APRIL 22nd

COMMITTEE FAIR—WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL……….

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Apostle financially supports mis-sionaries Mark and Sandy Hoeks-tra which enables Mark to contin-ue to serve as president of Talking Bibles International. God is mov-ing in the coastal fishermen’s vil-lage of Machiliphatnam on the Bay of Bengal. In February, 2011, 303 Talking Bibles were placed and 6,000 people heard the message of the gospel. As of December 2011, sixty baptisms have occurred. How did a Talking Bible impact Moggeiah? Read on.

“My name is Moggeiah. I am a welder. I thought Jesus was a low cast God. Pastor Kishore visited me four times. Then he gave me a Talking Bible. I listen to it every day.....and God has done great things for me. My wife left me 2 years ago. When I sought the Lord, he found me and restored my marriage and family. My wife returned home. I now believe in Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I will take baptism on January 1st,

2012. Thank you, my friends from the USA.

Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF) with the Presbyterian Church (USA) works with partners to support health ministries in more than 100 hospitals and clinics throughout the world. MBF enables these hospitals and clinics to provide hope and healing to those in need in some of the world’s most impoverished nations and communities. They also help fund medical mission workers.

MBF works with U.S. partners to fill cargo containers with surplus donations of medical supplies and equip-ment, which are then sent to a wide variety of grateful facilities around the world. They also ensure that these items are delivered to the intended persons. MBF goes even further than immediate healing needs by working toward lasting changes that effect whole communities. This includes community health programs, helping to train indigenous healthcare workers and personnel, education programs on disease prevention and nutrition, and more. Apostle provides financial support to MBF enabling medical care to be provided and improved in places around the globe.

Talking Bibles International . . . because they need to hear!

Medical Benevolence Foundation

Can you believe that 145 pair of socks were collected in February and March on “Sock it to Poverty” Sundays? These socks for men, women and children were donated to Tippe-canoe Presbyterian Church for distribution to homeless persons through their “Homeless Warming Room” Project. Thank you so much for your generosity!

Socks for men, women and children will again be collected on

April 8th. These socks will be donated to the women and children sheltered at the Joy House and the men sheltered at Safe Harbor. These shelters are a part of Milwaukee Rescue Mission.

SOCK IT TO POVERTY SUNDAY

For God so Loved The world …...

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Hi my name is Molly

Brandos and I am a Pres-

byterian. I am in eighth

grade. I am involved in

two sports: Volleyball

and bowling. I have a

twin sister Mattie. I also

have two cats Trixie and

Phantom and one dog

Max.

I believe in the word of

God which is found in His

Scripture in the Bible.

This Scripture includes

the Ten Commandments.

I believe that these com-

mandments were given to

us to help with my walk

through life the way

God’s son, Jesus Christ,

did. He was sent in our

image to prove that these

rules could be followed by

all of us. I believe we

should obey the rules so

we can have a good rela-

tionship with God and

other people.

Six of these rules help

you with the relationship

between you and other

people, the other four

commandments are the

rules for your relation-

ship between you and

God.

Jesus Christ is my Lord

and my Savior. He was

baptized, died on the

cross for me, and was

given eternal life by be-

ing resurrected. I am

happy that I will be giv-

en the gift of eternal life

because Jesus Christ

died for me and my sins.

God is my Father and I

am one of His many chil-

dren. I am confident

that the Holy Spirit is

with me and I received

it through my Baptism.

My baptism also made

me be part of a bigger

body—my church.

Church is my time to

worship and be thankful

for my faith family and

the praise that I re-

ceive from the mem-

bers of that family. I

can share my good

times and talk through

my bad times.

I believe in the Ten

Commandments be-

cause they show and

teach us the rules of life

as a human and as a

Presbyterian. The Ten

Commandments are for

our way as living as a

good person I believe

that God sacrificed his

life, was crucified died

and was buried for all

our sins.

In conclusion, I believe

that I will teach what I

know about my faith to

others and be able to

continue my faith jour-

ney throughout my life

in this church.

STATE,MENT OF FAITH by Molly Brandos

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STATE,MENT OF FAITH by Mattie Brandos

me to celebrate the joys.

Lastly, what is the

Church called to do?

What am I called to do?

The Church is called to

teach the word of God

and I am called to be a

part of it.

I believe in the Ten

Commandments. They

were the rules given to

the followers and I am

one of those followers. I

believe that the Holy

Communion is truly the

body and blood of

Christ who gave up His

life for my sins. I be-

lieve that Jesus’ life

was a life of compassion

which lead to His death

on the cross and His

resurrection for my for-

giveness. I get to see

how vast God’s love is

every day. He contin-

ues to surprise me

through the tragedies of

the world and the small

hurts my in my life. I

know He so strong that

nothing will prevail

against His uncondition-

al love. I believe that no

one can say why there is

evil, but I know God’s

love will triumphant

over evil. Our Lord Je-

sus Christ was crucified

and rose from the dead.

That is His promise that

suffering will come to an

end, that death shall be

no more, and that all

things will be made new.

God created the world an

act of grace.

In conclusion, I believe

that my baptism joined

me to Jesus Christ forev-

er. It is a sign that one

day I will rise with Him

in glory, and may walk

with him even now is

newness of life. I feel

that being part of Sun-

day School, the Confir-

mation Program and

Apostle Presbyterian has

really taught me to be a

Christian. I can now ful-

ly understand the scope

and feel of Gods love.

I’m Mattie Brandos. I am

in eighth grade at Wiscon-

sin Hills Middle School in

Brookfield. I am involved

in two sports—volleyball

and bowling. I have a twin

sister, Molly. I have two

cats, Trixie and Phantom.

I believe in God and His

word, which are the Scrip-

ture. Who is God? God is

my Lord and my Savior.

He is also my Father be-

cause I am a child of God.

Who is Jesus? Jesus is the

son of God and was a car-

penter. He was also a man

who was made in our im-

age and was baptized.

What is the Holy Spirit? I

believe that the Holy Sprit

is inside of you and I. It is

what I carry with me each

day and reminds me of my

faith. What is the Church?

The Church is a time to

praise God and it is the

body of Christ. I believe

that being a part of the

body will help to sustain

me in the most difficult

times of my life and help

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Hello! My name is Aliza

Lewitzke: I would LOVE

to be a part of the Apostle

Presbyterian Church and

would like to continue my

Faith Journey. I believe

God is always with me

throughout everything in

my life. He protects me,

keeps me safe and guides

me onto the right path of

life. I believe that God

gives us strength and

courage but we need to

know how to use it. The

church is like my com-

pass, it guides me to the

right path to learn how

to use the gifts God has

given me. I believe that

belonging to the church

will strengthen my rela-

tionship with God and

give me an environment

to join together with

other people to worship

Him.

I was baptized here and

have always been here

and the environment

and people have grown

to be my family. I be-

lieve that becoming a

confirmed member of

the church will show

how I have grown and

are prepared for further

responsibility.

STATE,MENT OF FAITH by Aliza Lewitzke

Sunday, March 19th, we welcomed into the membership and fellowship of Apostle Church, Bob

Spangenberg.

Bob shared with us that he was married in this church 61 years ago and his two daughters were

also married in this church. Bob has been widowed a few years now but has joyfully found his

way back to Apostle. Apostle is where he wants to be and feels it is where he is meant to be.

Bob has never been a member of any church his entire life. He shared that he had a car

accident two years ago and he felt that God spared his life. He professed that God was

looking after him then and is still looking after him now. WELCOME TO OUR APOSTLE

FAMILY BOB………………………………….

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WELCOME NEW MEMBER……….

Bob Spangenberg

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Session Members & Committee responsibility

Mike Lempke-Moderator of Building/Grounds

Dean Puschnig-Moderator of Finance/Budget/Stewardship

Sue Udhardt-Mission (Marilyn Stone-Moderator-Mission)

Karen Schicantek-Evangelism

Maureen Philip-Moderator of Evangelism

Charmaine Wargolet-Moderator of Staff/Admin. & member of Bld/Grnds

Penny Decamara-Evangelism

Hazel Johnson-Moderator of Christian Education

Kari Wegner-Worship and Music and Nominating Committee

(Elayne Stover-Moderator of Worship/Music)

BobThompto-Finance/Budget/Stewardship

Linda Hoon-Clerk of Session and Moderator of Nominating Committee

Deacon Members

Larry Petrus-Moderator of Deacons/representative on Nominating Comm.

Sharon Reimer-Orders Easter and Christmas flowers

Sheila Brehmer

Elaine Curtis-Sends cards and Correspondence

Laurie Pritzl-Deacon Secretary

Sharon Petrus

Greg Griswold

Aimee Griswold

Judy Puschnig

Lexi Westphal

Mike Westphal

Brenda Thomas

Jane Pagel-Signs up Greeters

Nan Granrath

Certain Deacons are assigned to handle specific jobs but every Deacon helps with all the Deacon respon-

sibilities including but not limited to: visiting shut-ins, making meals for homebound, Three Score and

Ten Dinner, Palm Sunday Brunch, coffee hours, Good Samaritan, providing transportation for those

who need rides (please try to call in advance) and supporting members of Apostle when needed.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Joan Van Able as she recu-

perates from surgery.

Brenda Thomas’s brother

Wayne who has breathing

problems

Rita Baumann’s mother

Noreen as she starts chemo

Jeanne Anderson’s mother

who has moved to assisted

living

Alan Kimple family on his

passing and for Joanne with

new health concerns

Phyllis & Duane Koch –

Phyllis who broke her pelvis

& Duane following surgery

Mike & Mary, cousins of Mo

Philip –Mike had a stroke &

Mary is taking care of him

and her son in law who had

brain surgery

PLEASE CONTINUE

PRAYERS FOR:

Mike & Marilyn Stone

Betty Weger

Gordie & Barb Christianson.

Don Leaman in Colorado

Alice Solik-pain in her knee

Irv LaRock, Shirley Ander-

son’s brother who had a TIA

Mike Granrath, Greg’s broth-

er who is fighting cancer

Debbie Shirley Anderson’s

daughter who had foot surg

Emily, Matty and Molly’s

friend who has bone cancer.

Rannon, Vera & Roy’s grand-

daughter who has syncope.

Paul Nagy, Lillian

McGough’s brother who has

heart trouble

Jim, Nancy Berghoefers son

who has clogged leg arteries

Connie, Cathy Manthei’s sis-

ter as she adjusts to her hus-

band’s death

Karen Cushing as she ad-

justs to new medication

To Great grandparents,

Terry and Esther Sweek

on the birth of Amelia

born November 11, 2011

and Thomas born on No-

vember 25, 2011.

To Shirley Anderson, Great

Grandmother of twins born

December 26, 2011 Breanna

and Lincoln

PRAYER AND PRAISE SECTION CON’T

CONGRATULATIONS

God Loves the little

children

Thank you to all of my Apostle Family for the prayers and cards. I am blessed to

be part of such a wonderful congregation. Wayne is getting stronger but still una-

ble to get up on his own. Please continue to pray. Brenda Thomas

To All of My Apostle Family & Friends,

I thank you for your cards and prayers while I was in the hospital. A special thank

you to Cathy for the visit. I hope to be back in church very soon. Thank you again

Jean Wargolet

(Since receiving these thank you’s—Wayne is home and improving slowing and

Jean is back in church)

Thanks be to God!

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4-22 Tracy Dresen

4-22 Delaney Vu

4-23 Ariana Padovano

4-23 Matthew Rostermundt

4-24 Jason Adams

4-24 Emily Rogers

4-26 Troy Adams

4-26 Joanne Peach

4-27 Lucas Martin

4-27 Dean Puschnig

4-27 Joyce Robinson

4-28 Mya Athy

4-28 Mason Kaddatz

41 Wendi Alar

4-2 Shirley Anderson

4-5 Becky Johnson

4-6 Carla Alt

4-6 Joyce LaConte

4-7 Sarah Gardner

4-9 Sally Couillard

4-10 Harvey Edminster

4-13 Audrey Schicantek

4-14 Delaney Shotton

4-15 Margaret Schicantek

4-17 Bob Estlund

4-18 Christopher Simono

Rooted in Christ,

Grounded in the Bible,

Growing in Faith,

Blossoming in Service

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SPECIAL APRIL BIRTHDAYS

IN LOVING MEMORY

ALAN KIMPEL

BORN

January 1, 1940

JOINED THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT March 19, 2012

CELEBRATE EASTER

WITH GOD

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