February 2020

BAY VIEW LUTHERAN CHURCH

God’s love. It’s not quite as fun as Valen-tine’s Day, but truly there is great, great meaning here.

In the midst of Febru-ary which here in Wis-consin can be very gray and dreary, when we are tired of winter and look so forward to spring and sunshine and flowers, we find two celebrations about love. Just when we need to be reminded, there is love. “And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13

If that’s not enough to look forward to, there are other celebrations in February. During the month of February there are several birth-days celebrated. Be-sides George Washing-ton’s and Abraham Lin-coln’s birthdays, there are other birthdays such as Elmo’s (yes, Sesame Street Elmo), Langston Hughes who was a great African American writer and

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day is the beginning of the 40-day season of Lent. These 40 days are to be used for prayer and repentance and reflection on the life of Jesus Christ. All of the assigned readings from the Bible remind us of Jesus tempted in the wilderness and his touching encounters with people and how he changed their lives. The readings also re-mind us of Jesus’ future glorification and of our own salvation. The sea-son of Lent culminates with Maundy Thursday (the commemoration of Jesus’ final meal with his disciples before he was arrested) and Good Friday (the com-memoration of Jesus’ death on the cross). Decorations are mini-mized and stark during this whole 40 days. So how is it that any of this is about love? Well, Jesus came to earth because God so love the world that God sent Jesus to die to save us from our sins. Ultimately, the whole season of Lent is about

Love and Lent = that’s what February will be about this year. On February 14 the world celebrates Valentine’s Day. Then this year on February 26, the Chris-tian world commemo-rates the beginning of the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday.

Ultimately, both days are about love. On Val-entine’s Day we cele-brate the love we have for one another. It is a festival which in partic-ular celebrates roman-tic love. Traditionally we give each other cards and flowers and candy and other to-kens of love. However, it is not only about ro-mantic love because we also give special cards and gifts to our children and grandchil-dren, and they return the favor. Decorations feature hearts and cu-pids and doves. For the most part, it is an uplift-ing and wonderful day for people.

Ash Wednesday at its heart is really all about love, also. Ash Wednes-

Nurse’s Note 2

Presiding Bishop Eaton 3

Bay View News 4-5

Ordination 6

The Home Page 7-8

First Communion 9-10

Council minutes 11-12

Calendar 15

Leap Year 16

Inside this issue:

poet, Susan B. Antho-ny, and Levi Strauss. February is also black history month.

If you’re interested in something a little quirky but interesting, there are such events as the National Wear Red day, Toothache Day, and National Gum Drop Day. Then,

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NURSE’S NOTES: Broken Hearts

willing to do child care in the nursery if needed? Would you commit to praying for this minis-try and the team?

We anticipate starting our next session the first week in March. We will be meeting at Bay View on Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm. I would be so happy to talk to you about this great oppor-tunity to help our church grow, to make a difference in our com-munity, and to be a part of help-ing hurting people find healing, happiness, and a new life- a great new life- in Jesus Christ. In His Service, LouAnn Brown, RN

our church and community, and I know He is blessing it. It is a wonderful way to get involved, and see God work before your very eyes! You don’t have to be a preacher, teacher, or counse-lor. The Videos do all that. What you do need to be is a caring, sharing, spirit filled Christian who knows from experience that all things are possible with God! And a willing listener.

There are many ways to join the DivorceCare team. We will be asking folks to commit to bring-ing a snack for the class. Just let Val Mosgaller know you are will-ing, pick a date, and sign up! Are you interested in being a discussion leader? Please see me for further information. Are you

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there’s National Freedom Day along with President’s Day and Groundhog Day. There is also a White T-Shirt Day and a National Inventor’s Day in honor of Thom-as Edison’s birthday.

May your February be filled with lots of celebrations and lots of love!

Please feel free to stop in and vis-it me in the office and chat. My e-mail address is pastorbeth@bvlc.org. You can also call or text my cell phone: 920-562-2853.

In Christ’s Service, Pastor Beth Macha

Of course we are going to be thinking of hearts in February! But I want to talk to you about some broken hearts – people who will not getting flowers or candy, and made to feel special and loved on Valentine’s Day - People who are experiencing Separation or Divorce. Jesus comforts and heals us, and asks us to do show others the same compassion and comfort that He has shown to us. The DivorceC-are Class last fall was life chang-ing for all who participated, in-cluding the Leaders! As we are planning to start another cycle of DivorceCare in March, there are 3 participants waiting to join us, and we haven’t started mar-keting it yet! This is a ministry that God has called us to offer

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ELCA presiding bishop issues response to President Trump’s “Peace to Prosperity” document “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem” (Psalm 122:6) I am very dismayed and disturbed by President Trump’s announcement of a “peace plan” that, I fear, will bring greater insecurity for Israelis and Palestinians instead of peace. Our church has long held that any successful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must be based on negotiation between the parties. Unfortunately, this “plan” has involved only one party. A plan made for a people without consulting that people will not bring peace. It also seeks to remove from the table many of the final status issues by effectively giving a green light to Israel to further entrench the occupation, rather than end it, - a policy we have advocated for years. Rather than drawing together Israelis and Palestinians to reach a peace accord, the effect of this plan will be further alienation and, I am afraid, more tension, with the possibility of new, violent responses. This path will not lead to peace with justice. It will not promote reconciliation. But it will reinforce ex-tremists in Israel, in Palestine and throughout the region, decreasing security for everyone. Just last week, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo briefed the Security Council, noting:

“It is sadly not a surprise that a recent survey of millennials by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) found that almost two-thirds (65 per cent) of Israeli millennials thought the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would “never end”, making them the least optimistic of the people surveyed in countries affected by war. Palestinians were also pessimistic, although slightly less so, with 52 per cent believing that the conflict would never end.

“The international community bears a responsibility to help build a different future for these young Israelis and Palestinians, one that promises hope, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence rather than perpetual occupation and conflict.”

She closed by saying she “would like to emphasize the continued urgency of resolving the Pales-tinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of relevant UN resolutions, international law and bilateral agree-ments.”

Therefore, I call upon President Trump to develop a different plan that would involve all parties, and to pursue efforts that would adhere to international law and human rights conventions. This plan should ensure the protection and preservation of internationally rec-ognized human rights and realize, for Palestinians and for Israelis, two viable, secure states living side by side in peace.

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton Presiding Bishop Evangelical Lutheran Church in America https://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/8021

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CALLING ALL COOKS:

Lucille Kirkegaard has been in charge of making the Advent and Lenten luncheons here at Bay View for a number of years. However, she has decided that it is time to step back and to help raise up others to take on this task. She did make the Advent luncheon for us in December, but now we are looking for a person or persons to make the Lenten luncheons here in March and April. Lucille has said that she would be happy to help anyone who is willing to take this task on. Please talk to Cheryl in the church office or Pastor Beth or Lucille herself if you are interesting in helping or if you have any questions about what is involved. THANK YOU, Lucille, for this ministry in the past!

LET’S WAVE THE BUILDING MORTGAGE GOODBYE!

Our building mortgage is getting smaller. We have done well! In the beginning it was $817,000; now, 13 years later, thanks to your generous pledges and gifts, it is $64,000. The end is within reach! We have pledged money, always paid the mort-gage on time and even made some extra pay-ments. Now we have just four years remaining on our mortgage of $1,400 per month.

Please consider one more commitment. Could you make a financial pledge of an annual gift over the next four years? Or perhaps a gift this year, renewable, as you are able, in following years? Big whitecap-wave-sized gifts would help us pay off the mortgage in fewer months, and save interest expense. But, smaller ‘waves,’ even ripple-sized ones, combine to keep us on a steady course in meeting our monthly payments.

With just one more combined effort we can sink the mortgage and have our beautiful building paid in full. Thank you.

Greetings from Bayview's Call Committee

• I write to provide a quick update about Call Commit-tee business.

• The Call Committee met with Pastor Amy Engebose (Bishop’s Associate for Rostered Leadership and Con-gregations in Transition for the East Central Synod of Wisconsin) on 11/14/19 and she oriented the com-mittee to the call process.

• Pastor Amy serves as a matchmaker between congre-gations and candidates and will assist us in finding our new pastor. To date, we have not yet received any candidates names. It is most likely that we will receive candidate names after Easter, as Christmas through Easter is a very busy time for pastors!

• The Call Committee is working on finalizing our plans for interview questions.

• We plan to keep the congregation informed through periodic updates.

Best,

Luke Brown, Call Committee Chair

Bay View Book Club April 15, 2020 7 PM, Room 1 Bay View Lutheran Church

The Invention of Wings By, Sue Monk Kidd

Hetty “Handful” Grimke, an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston, yearns for life beyond the suffocating walls that enclose her within the wealthy Grimke household. The Grimke’s daughter, Sarah, has known from an early age she is meant to do something large in the world, but she is hemmed in by the limits imposed on women.

Kidd’s sweeping novel is set in motion on Sa-rah’s eleventh birthday, when she is given ownership of ten year old Handful, who is to be her handmaid. We follow their remarkable journeys over the next thirty five years, as both strive for a life of their own, dramatically shap-ing each other’s destinies and forming a com-plex relationship marked by guilt, defiance, es-trangement and the uneasy ways of love.

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Ken Anderson Endowment Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the Ken Anderson

Endowment (KAE) Scholarship and Awards.

This scholarship is available for students residing in Door County, Wisconsin. Grandchildren of Bay View Lutheran Church members living outside of Door County will be con-sidered if funds are available. Preference will be given to Door County residents.

High School Seniors are encouraged to apply. Also post-secondary students already attending technical colleges, trade schools, and four year colleges/ universities are also encouraged to apply.

The KAE is set up with the following guidelines for distribu-tion of funds available.

15% for people within the community preparing for Chris-tian vocations, human service vocations or other deserving vocations.

15% for Bay View education programs, can consider after-school programs in the community.

15% to ELCA efforts. In the past this has been district level.

55% for any one of the above or other worthy educational efforts. This portion is the majority of scholarships awarded.

The number and types of applications received will deter-mine percentages awarded. The Endowment Committee tries to follow the guidelines as closely as possible.

It is important to note that the application process was changed and updated. Applicants will find the new applica-tion form on the Church Website. Please make sure that the 2020 application is used.

The completed applications are due on April 1, 2020. We are unable to accept late or incomplete applications after the deadline.

LOAVES AND FISHES

COMMUNITY MEAL

Our turn to bring desserts for the Febru-ary 21

st meal is coming up!

Please consider volunteering to bake some cookies, a cake or some bars and deliver them to NWTC by 2 PM on Friday, Feb. 21. They request no peanut butter or nuts and place the goodies in throw-away containers. Call Delane at 920-666-4832 and watch for sign-up sheet soon. Thanks!

CALENDAR OF MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES

Feb 26

Ash Wednesday Worship: 12:05 PM and 6:00 PM

Meal: none

March 4 Worship: 12:05 PM

Meal: 12:35 PM

March 11 Worship: 12:05 PM

Meal: 12:35 PM

March 18 Worship: 12:05 PM

Meal: 12:35 PM

March 25 Worship: 12:05 PM

Meal: 12:35 PM

April 1 Worship: 12:05 PM

Meal: 12:35 PM

Tanum Forest will also be offering Wednesday Lent services at

1:00pm & 7:00pm

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Congratulations to Deacon Donna!

What a great accomplishment and blessing for her! Along with a

great blessing for Bay View Lutheran Church!

Sunday School is every Sunday at 9:15-10:15 am. Come Join Us!

Kids sing at the beginning of the 10:30 service

Sunday, February 9th

Volunteers Needed in many areas of Bay View’s Youth

Ministries.

Please contact Deacon Donna to see how you can share your gifts and faith with our youth.

Summer

Camp Registration

Is open!

While summer may feel a long way away...summer camp

registration has begun! Please see a complete listing of all dates

for youth and family camps by visiting

www.crosswayscamps.org

Confirmation camp registration will be due March 11, 2020 Confirmation camp is required for all 7th grade youth. 6th and 8th graders are encouraged to attend

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Bay View Lutheran Church

340 W Maple St

Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

L. I.G.H.T. Febraury 2020 THE HOME PAGE

ALL YOUR YOUTH AND FAMILY

INFORMATION IN ONE PLACE

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFIRMATION HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

“Souper Bowl of Caring”

January 26-February 16th, 2020

The Executive Director of United Way, Amy Kohnle presenting on

Wednesday, January 29th (6:30-8pm) Collecting donations of food /money-

January 26-February 16th “Service Blitz”

6-8th grade students and volunteers will visit Freedom House in Green Bay

Saturday, February 8th 9am-1pm

February Ushers February 9: David Slamka, Finn M, Vincent, Noah, Austin and Ellie P.

Acolytes February 2: Siri

February 9th: Kenadi February 16: Oliver

February 23: Isabella P.

East Central Synod Jr. High Youth Gathering (JYG)

February 15-16 for all 8th graders Holiday Inn in Manitowoc

We will leave church at 10:00 am on Sat the 15th. Expected return to church at 1:30 pm on Sun the 16th.

First Communion It is a central part of our worship and faith life. Through Communion we are strengthened for service by God’s abiding love, receive God’s forgiveness and share in the abundance of living in a family of faith. We welcome all people to the Lord’s Table. Age: Open to any age Event: Children attend classes in March during the SS hour to prepare for First Communion During this class children receive instruction about communion and prepare to receive the Sacrament.

Dori Arbter High School Youth Leader

youthworker@bvlc.org 920-493-5244

Youth Group Meets EVERY Wednesday

6:00pm-8pm Grade 9-12

All are welcome!

We’re going to North Carolina!

July 2019 Wondering how you

can support us? *Check out our Dona-tion Station in the Nar-

thex! *Talk to your favorite high school youth!

*Pray for us! *Eat at Sturgeon Bay

Jimmy John’s on Wednesday, February 5th!

A portion of all Jimmy John sales that day will go

directly to the North Carolina fund!

Youth Board meets

Wednesday, February 19th

5:15 pm

MILESTONE MINISTRIES

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A Prayer for the Week: Merciful God, bless us with contentment that seeks only you and a life lived pursuing justice, kindness, and humility. Amen.

Mealtime Prayer: We thank you for the gift of each day and the food that sustains us. Help us to show our thanks with com-passion for others. Amen.

A Blessing to Give: May you find peace and comfort in God, the source of true wisdom and strength. (1 Corinthians 1:25)

© 2019 Milestones Ministry, LLC. All rights reserved.

SAY, PRAY AND BLESS FOR FAMILIES

Please listen to WDOR for announcements regarding

cancellations of any events at Bay View. This includes worship,

Sunday school, confirmation classes and youth groups. It is Bay View’s policy to cancel all Wednesday evening

events if Sturgeon Bay Schools are closed that day. Your safety is our primary

concern, please use your best judgment in deciding if you will

travel whether events are cancelled or not.

IMPORTANT DATES

Sunday School: Kids will sing at the beginning of the 10:30 service on Sunday, February 9th Confirmation: “Souper Bowl of Caring” Events January 29-February 16th Freedom House: 6-8th graders work day February 8th Saturday 9-1 JYG: February 15-16, 2020 8th graders, Manitowoc Holiday Inn HS Youth: Meet Wednesdays 6:00-8pm

SAVE THE DATES!! Confirmation Camp: July 5-10 2020 at Imago Dei Village All 7th grade students required to attend

***Camp registration and deposit of $150 Payable to Bay View will be due NO LATER THAN March 11th***

MILESTONE MINISTRY First Communion is a renewing and refreshing milestone in the life of a Christian individual. It is a central part of our worship and faith life. Through Communion we are strengthened for service by God’s abiding love, re-

ceive God’s forgiveness and share in the abundance of living in a family of faith. We welcome all people to the Lord’s Table.

Age: 2nd

grade and any primary age student wishing to prepare for First Communion. Event: Children attend classes in March during the Sunday School hour as they prepare for First Communion. During this class children receive instruction about communion, prayer and the importance of being part of

the family of God as they prepare to receive the Sacrament.

Blessing: Children and their families will come forward for a special prayer, blessing and recognition during Palm Sunday worship.

Students will receive their First Communion together with their families.

Gift: Children will receive a certificate and receive a small memento in honor of their First Communion.

WINTER WEATHER REMINDER

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340 West Maple Street Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 Phone: (920) 743-4705 Web Site: www.bayviewlutheranchurch.com January 27th, 2020 Dear Parents, Holy Communion is a gift from God! As with any gift that God bestows, it is given with no strings at-tached-there is nothing that we can do that makes us more or less worthy to receive the gift. When you or your child receives a gift it is natural to want to know what it is, how it works and what to do with it. That is what the First Communion Preparation Classes are designed to teach your child. Classes are being offered on Sundays, March 1

st, 8

th, 15

th and the 29

th during the Sunday School time 9:15-

10:15. On March 1st we ask that parents attend with their child. The last three classes are just for the chil-dren to attend. During this month long workshop children will receive instruction about communion and prepare to receive the Sacrament along with lessons on prayer and the importance of being part of the family of God This workshop will be led by Becky Brown and Deacon Donna Van Ramshorst, Director of Faith Formation. They will receive a certificate and a small memento in honor of their First Communion. Classes are geared toward second grade students, however any age child may participate as their parents feel they are ready to do so. Then, finally on Palm Sunday April 5th, at the 10:30 service you and your child will participate in a special blessing and recognition service as well as Holy Communion together. Please complete and return the enclosed registration form by February 16th. Please don’t hesitate to con-tact me with any questions. God’s abundant blessings, Deacon Donna Van Ramshorst Director of Faith Formation Bay View Lutheran Church Youth@bvlc.org 920 495-0621

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First Communion Preparation Registration

Child’s Name_______________________________________________________________ Age___________________________________Grade_______________________________ Parent name(s) _____________________________________________________________ Email_____________________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________________________________________ _____My child will attend the First Communion Preparation class on the dates provided and receive his/her First Communion on Palm Sunday, April 5th, 2020

First Communion Preparation Class Dates: March 1st, 8th, 15th and the 29th during the Sunday School Hour. 9:15-10:15 am. Parents and child are expected to attend together on March 1st. Just the child is expected the last three classes and it is the hope that children will attend all

four sessions. First Communion: Palm Sunday, April 5th, 2019 at the 10:30 service.

Please complete the following registration form and return to Deacon Donna Van Ramshorst, Director of Faith Formation

By February 16th to help us plan for space and supplies

Staff Report – Pastor Beth monthly report had little to re-port on. She did want to express that all meetings should be scheduled in the church office so that it can be added to the website calendar. In sharing the

meeting with the office, multiple room reservations can be avoid-ed.

Old Business Reviewing previous verbage of fundraiser activities at BayView was discussed to finalize and add as a ByLaw. ByLaw would be 13.09.A1 under #19.

Lucille went through past minutes from several years to get information and shared with council. The amendment is as follows, Bay View Lutheran Church council, an organization, and/or groups of members are permitted to sell on BayView property with approval prior to starting. Church Council will evaluate the need and/or pur-pose of the sale and monitor scheduling, duration, frequency and number of events. The next step would be to schedule the date, time etc. with the Church office so as to avoid conflicts. The purpose of sales must be to benefit projects and programs of BVLC, organizations of the ELCA, and affiliated organiza-tions; i.e. Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran Social Services, or Feed/Clothe My People. Organi-zations not related to the con-gregation or its affiliated organi-zations are not permitted to sell within the church or 100 ft. from Church property.

Meeting called to order at 7:01 PM by President Greg Koelpien.

Attending: Greg Koelpien, Inter-im Pastor Beth, Paula Sullivan, Lucille Kirkegaard, Karen New-bern, Dawn Corbisier, Steve Kase, Karen Isensee, Renee McAllister, Al Wit-tenberg, Connie Baudhuin

Open Forum – Paula, Book keeper for BayView, was requesting that all mission members communicate more with each other and with the office. Liaisons also should be sharing information from council to each mission board. A couple of changes and miscommunication would save a lot of unnecessary extra work.

Pastor Beth led devotions. She found an article recently that would be great for this time of year. The article titled “Encouragement For The New Year.” That even though we may not know of what will come this coming year we can find faith in God. Much like Joshua who faithfully trusted God. Each of may encounter challenges but keep faithful and share the word of God.

Approval of agenda – Steve made motion to approve agen-da with addition of Fundraiser ByLaw under Old Business, Ka-ren N. seconded. Approved.

Approval of December 10, 2019 Minutes – A minor misspelling on Chuck Dull not Dahl. With change motion was made by Al to approve minutes, seconded by Connie. Approved.

Steve motioned to approve verbage of Resolution 13.09.A1 as above, seconded by Al. Ap-proved.

Clarification was needed on the $75 organist increase from last month. Worship committee ap-proved the one time increase and stated it will not have a yearly increase like other staff employees.

New Business Several building use requests were submitted this month. Nine request by: Sons of Nor-way, American Red Cross, Door County Partnership For Children & Families, Literacy Door Coun-ty, Saturday Al-Anon, Artists in Making, Alcoholics Anonymous, Bone Boys, and Girl Scout Troop 4315. Motion made by Al to ap-prove building use requests, se-conded by Karen N. Approved.

With two council members terms expiring this year, new candidates are needed. Council can ask and explain questions if needed to interested candidates.

The Bishop has received and confirmed paper for Donna’s Ordination. Also the gift of a stole has arrived in time for her ordination.

Discussion on quotes of an out-door LED sign presented. The LED sign would be two sided and have a brick design that matches the bell tower.

With the LED conversion there was a question about changing the carport lighting. Currently the light is connected to the en-trance light so that leaving the church there is no lighting for the last person. Suggestion to have a motion sensor light in-stalled in the

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Un-Approved Church Council Minutes

January 7 ,2020

In sharing the meeting with the office, multiple room reservations can be avoided.

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(Cont’d) Un -Approved Church Council Minutes

January 7 , 2020 (Cont. from page 11)

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butions. Motion to start Last Wave account for mortgage af-ter 7104 has been depleted. Mo-tion by Karen N., seconded by Karen I. Approved.

In case of insufficient funds in Last Wave account, mortgage payments as per recommended by Council is to come from ac-count 7500. Congregational treasurer is authorized to with-draw funds sufficient to cover payment from Restricted Ac-count 7500 for mortgage. Re-payment of the Restricted Ac-count money is not required. Motion by Steve, seconded by Dawn. Approved.

The Call Committee would like to setup a pastoral expense fund for potential candidates. De-pending on their location hotel, meal and mileage should be re-imbursed. Second call candi-dates would be offered these amenities. A moving fee could also be available in this fund. Council requests a $1,000 ac-count be setup under Admin-istration. Motion made by Lu-

carport. Steve will look at cost on the work.

Financial Report – Lucille discussed end of year standing and next year’s proposed budget. A few minor changes were made. Also to see if members and committee’s can combine accounts in the restricted funds, as some have small amounts. Motion by Al to accept changes in proposed budget, seconded by Renee. Approved.

BayView Builds III account 7104 currently is under $7,000. This is the account BayView uses to pay the monthly mortgage. Af-ter March there will no longer be enough in the account to make payments. Suggestion to create a new account and raise money to cover remaining pay-ments on mortgage for the amount of $64,000. With dona-tions from this account the re-maining mortgage balance will be paid. A few temple talks will be scheduled and Luke Brown is willing to seek donors for contri-

cille, seconded by Steve. Ap-proved.

The Ruth Endowment Commit-tee proposed the 2020 distribu-tion from this account. $4369.54 will be distributed as follows: $685 to Door County Medical Center Foundation, $685 to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin, $2999.54 to Commu-nity Emergency Fund of BayView Church. Karen I mo-tioned to approve distribution as presented, seconded by Connie. Approved.

Announcements - Next meeting will be February 11, 7:00 PM, with Karen Isensee leading de-votions. Newsletter submissions are due to Cheryl by January 14th.

Meeting motioned to adjourn by Connie and seconded by Karen N. at 8:30 PM and closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Submitted by Renee McAllister, Secretary

Event description: Fellowship with women, coffee, bakery, and an in-spiring message on overcoming the hurts and shames of our past. That's what you'll get if you join us in beautiful Door County, at Kick Ash Coffee House in Ellison Bay. The coffee house will be closed to the public, but for those who sign up or show up, the coffee will be flowing and so will the heart of author, Caroline Klug, as she talks about the story behind her newest Christian Living book, Tell Them: Exposing My Deepest & Darkest to Help You Live in the Light. So join us for a "Kick Ash" conversation!

*There is no charge for this event, but if you feel led, donations of any size will be kindly accepted to cover the costs associated.

*Attendees do not need to have read the book to attend. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

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ALTAR GUILD

VOLUNTEERS

The new calendar, for Altar Guild, is up on board next to the office. Please stop and sign-up for the Sunday’s you are able to volunteer. You may either set-up, clean-up or both. We appreciate your help.

WOMEN OF THE ELCA

Women's Spring Event April 18

The Green Bay Conference Women of the ELCA's Spring Event will be Saturday, April 18 at Peace Lutheran just west of Green Bay. The theme is “For the Beauty of the Earth” with keynote speaker Venice Williams. Williams is a frequent contributor to Gather magazine and the Executive Director of Alice's Garden Urban Farm in Milwaukee. The event is open to all women and childcare will be provided. Watch for a poster and registration forms soon. For more infor-mation, contact Shirley at spaulson1949@gmail.com .

Bold Women of the ELCA

As a confirmed female member of an ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) you are a member of the Women of the ELCA (WELCA). February is Bold Women Month with the forth Sun-day of February being Bold Women’s Day. What are you doing to celebrate the BOLD WOMEN in your life?

Some churches are using special liturgy. Some women send notes to other women they consider as bold women in their life, thanking them for all they do and what they represent to other wom-en. I sent out many cards last year to acknowledge these women. Here is a link to the ELCA web-site so you can look for ideas and read more about being a BOLD WOMAN: https://www.womenoftheelca.org/bold-womens-day

Each month in 2020 we will be addressing topics that the Women of the ELCA are lifting up. Please watch for these snippets of information and let me know what you have done as well. We will share ideas.

Paula Vander Grinten, Secretary of the ECSW SWO(Synodical Women’s Organization) board and member of Good Shepherd Lutheran, Howard/Green Bay WI

Tues-Feb 11 4:45pm Worship MB 5:00pm Bone Boys 5:00pm Finance Committee 7:00pm Church Council

Wed-Feb 12 6:00pm HS Youth 6:30pm Confirmation

Thurs-Feb 13 8:45am ChristCare 10:00am Life after the Loss of a Spouse 5:30pm Jazzercise 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal

Fri-Feb 14

Sat-Feb 15 8:00am Jazzercise 9:00am Al Anon

Sun-Feb 16 8:00am Worship 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Contemporary Worship 6:00pm AA 7:00pm WDOR rebroadcast

Mon-Feb 17 9:30am AIM (Artists in making) 9:30am Quilting 11:00am Caring Crafters 5:00pm Children’s Choir 5:30pm Jazzercise

Tues-Feb 18 Elections 5:00pm Bone Boys 5:00pm Property Committee

Wed-Feb 19 5:15pm Youth BD 6:00pm HS Youth 6:30pm Confirmation

Thurs-Feb 20 8:45am ChristCare 5:30pm Jazzercise 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal

Fri-Feb 21 5:30pm Loaves & Fishes @ NWTC

Sat-Feb 22 8:00am Jazzercise 9:00am Al Anon

Sat-Feb 1 Donna & Dori @ Extravaganza 8:00am Jazzercise 9:00am Al Anon

Sun-Feb 2 Donna & Dori @ Extravaganza 8:00am Worship 9:15am Sunday School 9:15am Blood Pressure Screening 10:30am Contemporary Worship 6:00pm AA 7:00pm WDOR rebroadcast

Mon-Feb 3 Donna & Dori @ Extravaganza 9:00am SON Board meeting 9:30am AIM (Artists in making) 9:30am Quilting 5:15pm Personnel MB 5:00pm Children’s Choir 5:30pm Jazzercise

Tues-Feb 4 Donna & Dori @ Extravaganza 5:00pm Bone Boys

Wed-Feb 5 6:00pm HS Youth 6:30pm Confirmation

Thurs-Feb 6 8:45am ChristCare 5:30pm Jazzercise 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal

Fri-Feb 7 5:30pm Loaves & Fishes @ NWTC

Sat-Feb 8 8:00am 8th graders to Freedom House-service day 8:00am Jazzercise 9:00am Al Anon

Sun-Feb 9 8:00am Worship 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Contemporary Worship 6:00pm AA 7:00pm WDOR rebroadcast

Mon-Feb 10 9:30am AIM (Artists in making) 5:00pm Children’s Choir 5:30pm Jazzercise 6:00pm Girl Scouts

Sun-Feb 23 8:00am Worship 8:30am HS Cinnamon Roll fundraiser 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Contemporary Worship 6:00pm AA 7:00pm WDOR rebroadcast

Mon-Feb 24 9:30am AIM (Artists in making) 1:00pm LIR-Card Making 5:00pm Children’s Choir 5:30pm Jazzercise

Tues-Feb 25 5:00pm Bone Boys 6:00pm Learning BD

Wed-Feb 26 12:05pm Ash Wednesday Service 6:00pm Ash Wednesday Service

Thurs-Feb 27 8:45am ChristCare 5:30pm Jazzercise 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal

Fri-Feb 28 5:30pm Loaves & Fishes @ NWTC Sat-Feb 29 8:00am Jazzercise 9:00am Al Anon

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Leap Year Ann Marie Heinz

I am aware of several church com-mittees in need of new members. The church council is also looking for people willing to serve. Volun-teers and folks with new ideas and dedication are the life blood of a healthy church.

Jump into action! Take a leap of faith and test the unknown. Trust that whatever you do to strengthen the life of your church will be re-warding to you and beneficial to all.

Happy hopping!

isn’t delivered. Also I miss the good old days when we celebrat-ed Lincoln’s and Washington’s days separately. Just saying.

Perhaps this Leap Year, we should leap! In the way many of us make resolutions in January, we could leap into something new in Feb-ruary. We can leap into a new book, or a new hobby. Or make the leap to encourage a new friendship with someone we’ve been meaning to get to know better. We can leap many times and in many different directions. After all, this is leap year. There is time to make positive bounces all over the place. February is just the jumping off point. (ha ha)

We should consider leaping into action in our own church. Right now we are desperately in need of “leapers.” (I know it looks like “lepers” but it isn’t.) As I write this

It happens every four years; we get an extra day in February. I don’t know about anyone else, but I have found no real benefit to an extra day in February.

February is a cold and dreary month. It’s the last official month of the winter season. And even though spring doesn’t really begin on March 1

st, it’s

nice to get there. This year we have to wait an extra day to even situate ourselves into the first month of the spring season.

So, what to do with a longer February? Valentine’s Day is a good diversion from the winter blahs. But it’s in the middle of the month and lasts only one day. Presidents’ Day is a nice break for folks whose school dis-tricts or workplaces observe it. But for the rest of us it’s just an-other regular day except mail

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