St. Timothy Lutheran Church 473 Seventh Street, Menasha, Wisconsin 54952 (920) 725-2622

www.sttimlc.org

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America God’s work. Our hands.

March 2015 Dear friends, Here are a few things on my heart and mind these days: 1). When Winston Churchill planned his funeral he included a bugler positioned high in the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral in England. After the benediction the bugler played “Taps” signaling that the service was over. But Churchill included a surprise at the end of the service. In another location, high in the dome, was a second bugler. When the first bugler had finished playing “Taps,” the second played “Reveille.” It was time to get up and get going. Winston Churchill’s testimony was that history would not end with “Taps,” but with “Reveille.” No matter how great the past has been there’s always something that can take its place. Normally we want to hold on to the “good old days.” But it’s only in letting go that something new and maybe even better can take its place. That’s what resurrection is all about. Before Jesus could be resurrected, he had to die. There could be no new life, eternal life, without the end of the old life. Jesus could not be fully known in the future without the experience of the cross. He died rejected and defeated, but rose in glory and victory. Just as Winston Churchill surprised the people of his time with “Reveille,” Jesus surprised people with the resurrection. There’s a new beginning. Death did not have the last word. The resurrection applies to all of life. For me, going to Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota (an ELCA church college) for my junior and senior years was a faith-awakening time. It literally changed the course of my life. To change colleges, to end old habits, to let go of things we’re used to shakes us up. It’s rarely easy. Changes in careers, changes in relationships often come with a struggle. That’s where our faith in God enables us to survive. That’s because resurrection is possible for all of us at any time in our lives. When we “die” or “let go” and make new choices anything is possible. But hear this - there will be some rocky moments. Because no matter how hard we try we’ll make mistakes (us and others). After all, we’re human. We’re simply not in control of all the factors that influence us. The resurrection of Jesus reminds us of God’s forgiveness. That God always gives us another chance. That God is a forgiving God, wanting us to continue our life’s journey with hope and newness. God reassures us that throughout this process, God is present. To be sure, we are never alone. I’d like to encourage you to take a few moments now and read a very familiar passage from the Bible Psalm 23. Read it through the lens of what I’ve mentioned in this article about how God accompanies us through all of life. See how the wisdom of this psalm relates with what I’ve been saying in the article. Do this short Bible study by yourself, with your family, or other friends. You might want to underline those portions Page 1

that pertain closely; put a question mark next to a verse or verses that you’re not sure about; write some thoughts down in the margin. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff – they comfort me. You prepare a table me before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.” (Psalm 23 – NSRV) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2). “Footloose” - Little did I know when I became your pastor 10 ½ years ago that we’d have a flourishing musical ministry here at St. Timothy! You should know that at 2 recent East-Central Synod of Wisconsin meetings our musical ministry has been mentioned as an innovative outreach ministry. The Appleton Conference has once again given our theatrical ministry a grant of money because they want to support this important ministry. Please consider joining us for an upcoming performance. By attending, you’ll do the following: + Support your church and many of our members who are part of the cast. + Help St. Timothy continue (70 years and counting) our long tradition of reaching out to our community with the love of Jesus. + See a great performance and enjoy fellowship. So mark your calendars to be here at St. Timothy for at least 1 performance of “Footloose”: + Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. + Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. + Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. + Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. + Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. + Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. Free-will donations will be gladly received and refreshments will be available for a cost. One more thing – INVITATIONS! INVITE someone to join you for a performance of “Footloose.” And there’s ample reason to do this INVITING! Jesus himself says that we’re called to make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). An important step in that is to INVITE others to come to church with us. INVITING someone to worship or a Bible study may be a little scary; INVITING them to a musical performance of “Footloose” is not as much. So here’s your chance: INVITE someone to “Footloose.” Just think, if we had everyone from St. Timothy INVITE just one person, we’d have 600 guests at “Footloose.” Think of what a great time that would be and how we as a church would be fulfilling our mission. Think of the importance that faith and church is to you and your family; don’t we want that for our friends, family, co-workers as well? It’s a big deal! See you in church! Pastor David Skarsten P.S. If you have a St. Timothy t-shirt, wear it to a “Footloose” performance. And if you see someone at “Footloose” you don’t know, welcome them and introduce yourself. We’re all hosts at St. Timothy!

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Parish Registry Baptism – Ayla Isabella HeideMarie Mankini, daughter of Jason Mankini and Kari Wara, on February 8, 2015.

Office Hours Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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Phone (920) 725-2622

Paul Borree Brooke Lehrer Jared Skarsten Michelle Solis Sophie Kutchenriter Katelyn Bruce Carmen Jones Eugene Smith Bob Cleveland Bob Smarzinski Sean Plekan Tracie Schmidt Michele Reinke Cole Calkins Justin Smith Jean Shreve Wendy Bauer Billy Hahnen Dorothy Wolff Dawn Sackett Megan Samp

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Your Staff Rev. David Skarsten Pastor Debbie Peterson Administrative Assistant Karen Lamia Financial Administrator Mary Ellen Pomerenke Organist Kevin Plekan Music Director What’s Inside Church Announcements Church Council Minutes March Calendar Pastor’s Message Worship Schedules

Website – Most of you know by now that St. Timothy’s has a new website: www.sttimlc.org. But did you know that St. Timothy’s has a Facebook page as well? Click on the Facebook icon on our new website and click LIKE to become a friend. We post upcoming events and things that are going on at St. Timothy’s! We can also be found on Facebook – under St. Timothy Lutheran - Menasha. Worship and Picnic at Smith Park! On Sunday, June 21 at Smith Park in Menasha, we’ll gather together for worship at 9 a.m. with a picnic following. Watch your monthly newsletters and Sunday bulletins for more upcoming details.

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Lent at St. Timothy – join us! + Lent midweek services at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 35 minutes (March 4, 11, 18 and 25). + Soup Supper at 5:30 p.m. (March 4, 11, 18 and 25). Bring your family to the fellowship hall at 5:30 p.m. for this meal of food and fellowship. A free-will offering will be taken. Holy Week at St. Timothy Lutheran Church + Sunday, March 29 – Palm Sunday Service at 9 a.m. + Maundy Thursday Service at 6:30 p.m. (April 2). + Good Friday worship at 6:45 p.m. - co-hosted with Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Menasha at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Please note the time – 6:45 p.m. (April 3) Easter at St. Timothy Lutheran Church + 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. worship (April 5). + Easter breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. + Easter egg hunt at 9:15 a.m. Jesus is at the heart of our faith. He is the one to know above all others. Take time this season to make up your mind who He is to you! Easter egg hunt– All children through 5th grade are invited to participate in an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday (April 1) after the 8 a.m. service. Plastic eggs with candy will be hidden (outside if weather permitting). We hope to see lots of youngsters on Easter! Thank you to Tina Skarsten for coordinating the Easter Egg Hunt this year! **We’d appreciate donations of individually wrapped candy for the Easter Egg Hunt. Donations can be placed on the table in Debbie’s office. Thanks! Birthday Party In a Bag! - The Service Committee is hoping to help the children at Harbor House celebrate their birthdays! Please help us by putting together a BIRTHDAY PARTY IN A BAG! We are seeking donations of the following items: cake mix, frosting, candles, balloons, napkins and plates, disposable cake pans and gift bags. You can also put items like crayons, coloring books, and puzzles in the bags for a gift for the child. We are collecting items in March. Please put items in the box in the room located by the choir stairs. Thank you for helping make a child smile on their birthday!

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Dear Sunday School Parents, It’s hard to believe but we are more than half way through another successful year of Spirit Sparks Sunday School. Thank you to all of you for sharing your children with us and letting us help guide their spiritual growth. Our confirmation students have been attending Crossways Confirmation Camp for many years. This year our Sunday School offerings, from 3 year old through grade 8, are supporting Confirmation Camp. Our goal is $350, and so far we have collected $82.79 from our student offerings as well as the Birthday Penny Jar. It is our hope to meet or even exceed our goal. We would like to give back to this wonderful organization that has been serving and guiding our children down the path of our Lord. Students in grades Pre-K through 1st grade (and any willing 2nd-5th graders) are scheduled to sing in church the 3rd Sunday of each month. Please mark your calendars so your children will be in church to sing with us. Again, thank you for bringing your children each week to Sunday School and the generous offerings given toward our mission each year. We enjoy and look forward to having your children in class each week. This semester your children are learning all about Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Parents who are interested in seeing what we're learning and doing, please feel free to join the class for a week. God Bless! Spirit Sparks Sunday School Teachers

Adult Sunday School Join us on Sundays in the lounge at 10:15 a.m. + March 1 - Shaun Swanson is the presenter. + March 8 - Beth Meltz is the presenter. + March 22 - Peter Mariahazy is the presenter. + March 29 - Peter Mariahazy is the presenter. Confirmation Camp will be held June 21-26 at Imago Dei Village Camp in Clintonville. Confirmation students presently 6th grade and older who have not yet gone to Camp should plan on attending. Registration materials were given out at the information meeting. There are extra forms in the narthex. Registration form and payment should be in the Church office by Sunday, March 8. The cost for Camp is $385. The cost for families will vary based upon the amount each student has in their individual Confirmation Camp account. If you’re unsure of this amount, talk with Debbie (725-2622 or [email protected]). Checks should be made out to St. Timothy Lutheran Church with it clearly noted in the memo section that this is for Confirmation Camp. New Member classes will be offered! On Sunday, May 3 at the 9 a.m. service, new members will be received into our church. If you’d like to meet some new St. Timothy friends, learn more about the ministry of St. Timothy, and discover how you can be part of the life of this congregation come to 1 of the sessions on Sunday, April 26 at 10:15 a.m. or Monday, April 27 at 7:15 p.m. Both sessions will be in the lounge for approximately 1 hour. Please call the Church office at 725-2622 or email Pastor David at [email protected] to let us know that you’re coming.

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All God’s people, in all places, and at all times are called to minister! As part of the sermon on February 8 and 9 (Volunteer Appreciation Sunday/Monday), Pastor asked all those attending to answer a few questions and turn responses in so that they’d be included in March’s newsletter. Here is what we’ve received: My ministry at St. Timothy’s is: Cleaning of the church, empty garbage, vacuum Help with funeral luncheons Fold bulletins, newsletters, Ushering Telephone calls Communion/Healing Assistant Finance Committee Lector/ Reader Communion Assistant Assisting the elderly Lawn Care/Gardening Youth Chaperone Counting Committee Sunday Visitor Adult Education Lay School/Lay Person for Services Pick up donuts for fellowship Choir/Cantatas Worship in the Park Worship Committee Hospitality Committee Altar Guild Fill and replace candles Greeter Shoebox Project Church Council Theatrical/Musicals Maintenance/Property Feed My Starving Children Sunday School Teacher Bake for church functions Service Committee Projects Mentor for Confirmation Donate items for various things Human Development Committee Education Committee Bible Study Evangelism Financial Computer Technical Support Assist Financial Administrator Pictorial Directory Hospital Visits Stewardship Committee Memorial Committee

My ministry in the community is: Outreach for Service Committee To serve as a witness Musical Prayers Donations Giving platelets, plasma and whole blood Assisting elderly neighbors Volunteer at the PAC Helping the American Heart Association Charity walks/runs Salvation Army United Way Soccer EAA Bergstrom Museum Theater – local Animal Shelters/Animal Rescue Big Brothers/Big Sisters School fundraisers Helping out at the elementary and high school Working concessions at school Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity Volunteer at Reach Counseling Volunteer at SOAR - ARC Volunteer at Jingle Bell Walk Lead Scholarship Program for sons bowling Help out with Bowling Program Community Clothes Closet Delivering produce to Food Pantry at Father Carr’s Caregiver/help my aunt and mom Give rides to a friend MacDowell Choir NNYC ASFV – Committees Make quilts for the homeless Menasha Bluejay Backers Board Menasha Band Parent Friendship Place St. Joe’s Food Pantry/ St. Thomas Food Pantry Human Race Help out at a local Nursing Home Poll Worker Former Tax Preparer Meal on Wheels Page 6

Budget Needs through February 28, 2015: Contributions Received Through February 23, 2015:

$39,566 $41,530*

Surplus as of February 23, 2015 – $1,964 (*Includes 2015 Pre-paid Pledges) SCRIP SALES Cards 87 87

Card Value $3,810.00

Card Cost $3,643.80

$3,810.00

$3,643.80

January Income $166.20 2014 Income $166.20

A Time of Giving $30 received in memory of June Weber. $100 received in memory of Lorraine Borski for the School Court Doors. $125 received in honor of Don and Laura Zimmerman’s 40th Wedding Anniversary. $200 received in memory of Jerry Holewinski for the School Court Doors. March Giving Tree has been designated to raise funds for Feed My Starving Children. If you wish to make an offering toward this ministry, please place your donation in an envelope taken from the Giving Tree located in the narthex and drop it in the offering plate. Thank you! Church Wish List is a list of items that are available for purchase with donations. You may donate all or a portion of the cost in honor or in memory of an event or a person or simply make a donation. Memorial funds may also be designated toward wish list items. Use the extra envelopes in the pews and clearly identify what the donation is for. If you have any questions or items to add, please contact a Council member. Item

Status

Replace School Court entry door

Approximate Cost $6,405

Replace carpeting in council room and nursery

$3,375

$20 received

$4,855 received

The St. Timothy Lutheran Church Players present: “Footloose” March 13, 14 at 7:00 PM and March 15 at 2:00 PM March 20, 21 at 7:00 PM and March 22 at 2:00 PM Doors open 1 hour prior to the show! Seating is first come, first served Admission is a free will offering. Page 7

St Timothy Lutheran Church Council Meeting Minutes: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Present: Steve Bergner, Jeff Montour, Stephanie Jacobs, Arnie Jones, Sherry Kutchenriter, Mary Rabideau, Ann Powell, Kris Stahl, and Pastor Skarsten Absent: Bob Pawelkiewicz, Jayne Oberstadt, and Len Dessart Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Steve Bergner. A devotion was shared by Mary Rabideau. Last Month's Minutes: M/S/C Sherry Kutchenriter/Mary Rabideau approve the minutes for December 18, 2014. All voting aye. Treasurer's Report: Jeff Montour reviewed the December 2014 Treasurer's budget report which reflects budgeted line items only as noted. M/S/C Stephanie Jacobs/Ann Powell make a motion to approve the Treasurer's report. All voting aye. Finance:  Scrip sales are up $36 from last year (2013) which is good because we also used a lot in 2013 for the kitchen remodel.  We still have not received payments from the impact online shopping. Sherry will follow up.  The mobile app is still not ready, even though it had been promised to be ready in August. Sherry will follow up yet again on this.  Giving statements are available in the Narthex. Please pick them up.  Only $5 was received in December for heating expenses. The Council may want to consider another designation for December 2015 since has been a regular item for December for many years. Giving Tree Designation: February – Crossways Camp; March – office copier paper; April – ELCA synod youth gathering in Detroit Committee Reports Youth: Jeff Montour reported they are still working on looking for someone to fill the young adult volunteer position. Worship  The MacDowell Men’s Choir sang on Sunday, January 18. It was praised by all!  Lenten services are also coming up and preparation has started. Education  Stephanie Jacobs reported we have four youths going to the ELCA gathering. She reported that Bobby Kraus will be the male chaperone for the trip.  A dunk tank will be used as a fundraiser for the trip.  A rummage sale would also be used as a fundraiser for the trip.  One confirmation student has recently been added to that class .  There was discussion around the Sunday school offering and how it is given to the counters. It was noticed that the teachers can find it difficult to gather the offering and ensure it gets to the counters. It was suggested to make an older Sunday school student responsible for that week (to collect the money from each class and deliver to the counters). This takes the concern off the teachers and gives more responsibility to the students.  A Sunday school meeting will be held on Monday, January 26. In this meeting the following should be discussed: o How is the Sparks Sunday school program working? o Rotation of teachers (the original idea behind the program). Hospitality: No new report.

Service: No new report.

Evangelism: No report. Page 8

Property: We are focusing on the installation of the electric water heater. Stewardship:  Since Ann Powell will no longer be a part of the Council starting in 2015, she will become the chairperson for this committee. Until now there was no one fulfilling that role.  We hope to change the way we think of Stewardship at St. Tim’s by meeting more regularly throughout the whole year instead of just around the Time, Talent, and Budget time.  Ann will get in contact with the members to discuss a cadence to meet. Human Development:  Meeting was held on January 12th  Action plans that came up out of this meeting: o Funds were discussed/provided by the Finance committee o Memorial Committee to share information with the Council o Establish resources for those wishing to give but that do not have the means to o Clean up for the Building fund detail o Gather the group together again with a Thrivent representative for discussion of the funds  The key is to get more committees working together with Human Development.  Next meeting is February 22nd Personnel/Mutual Ministry: Goal reviews for 2015 are coming up. Theatrical Ministry: Rehearsals for Footloose are underway! There are 40 individuals involved in the musical this year. Changes to the stage are currently underway as well. Pastor's Report:  A volunteer fair will be held on Sunday, February 8 after the 9am Sunday service. He encouraged each Council member to contact their committees to see if they wanted to be part of this. The theme will be chocolate again as it was in February 2014.  Pastor reviewed the nominating committee for new Council members.  Pastor included a calendar of events for the coming months through May. Old Business:  Blinds for the Lounge, Council room and Nursery will be installed the last week in January 2015.  Arnie is in contact with the printing company that prints our friendship pads. The Council would like to add email address to that as it can be easier for members or perspective members to be contacted that way. New Business: No new Wish List items were added to the list at this time. Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at 6 pm with the new Council members. M/S/C Stephanie Jacobs/Sherry Kutchenriter approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. The Lord's Prayer ended the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Ann Powell

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St. Timothy Lutheran Church Annual Meeting Minutes, Sunday, January 25, 2015 Attendees: Ann Powell, Steve Bergner, Kris Stahl, Gail Bergner, John Weber, Stephanie Jacobs, Ed Borski, Sherry Kutchenriter, Jackie Montour, Birgit Mattson, Kevin Plekan, Bob Rabideau, Doug Pomerenke, Mary Ellen Pomerenke, Bob Kraus Sr; DJ Schroeder, Donna Houg, Joann Mariahazy, Peter Mariahazy, Phyllis Haushalter, Beth Meltz, Michele Reinke, Jim Reinke, Don Kislewski, Sunday Kislewski, Kelly Brodhagen, Eugene Frahm, Dawn Bartel, Gary Smarzinski, Bille Bergstrom, Leona Schultz, Helen Kumrow, Bob Fahrbach, Debbie Akstulewicz, Norbert Holewinski, Phylis Halverson, Don Meyer, Dawn Meyer, Jim Chew, Melissa Weiland, Terry Weiland, Pastor Skarsten, Jeff Montour, Mary Rabideau, Mike Elter, Pam Ronski, Angela Ebben, Rosalind Stanke, Elison Elter, Jean Chew. Meeting called to order at 11:51 a.m. by Steve Bergner. Devotions and prayer shared by Pastor Skarsten. The 2014 Annual Report was reviewed along with the 2015 budget. The annual report highlights are included in these meeting minutes, but more details should be read in the Annual Report available at the church office. Nominating Committee Report • A word of thanks to our Council members in 2014 • Slate of Candidates: Ann Powell, Len Dessart, and Mary Rabideau terms officially end. Jayne Oberstadt wished to end her term. We also have a spot available from the passing of Ollie Hoppe. • Peter Mariahazy is the chairperson for nominating committee and spoke about this year’s candidates. He also spoke of a youth representative spot that is available. While they would not have a voting seat they would be a valuable asset on the Council. • Mike Elter and Pam Ronski are willing to be on the Council starting 2015. Nominations from the floor: No others. M/S/C Peter Mariahazy/Sherry Kutchenriter make a motion to approve Mike Elter and Pam Ronski to join the Council starting in 2015. All voting aye. • Delegates ○ Fox Valley Lutheran homes – is a one day meeting (April 18) at Fox Valley Lutheran Homes. Steve and Gail Bergner attended in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Steve and Gail are willing to do this again. ○ Synod conference – held in Green Bay for two days; May 15-16 (Friday and Saturday). Pastor Skarsten also attends. One male and one female from each congregation are suggested. Stephanie Jacobs and Ron Duuck will participate this year. ○ Crossways Camp – There is a morning meeting with lunch at St. Mark’s and held in February; Kelly Brodhagen, Mary Ellen Pomerenke, and Doug Pomerenke will represent St. Tim’s at this meeting. ○ Positions for the nominating committee for 2015 are still open. Parish Report: Nothing new outside of the annual report. Committee Reports: Property: Nothing new outside of the annual report. Youth: Nothing new outside of the annual report.

Service: Nothing new outside of the annual report. Hospitality: Nothing new outside of the annual report.

Worship: Nothing new outside of the annual report. Evangelism: Nothing new outside of the annual report.

Education: Nothing new outside of the annual report. Personnel/Mutual Ministry: Nothing new outside of the annual report.

Stewardship: Nothing new outside of the annual report.

Human Development: Nothing new outside of the annual report.

Crossways Camping Ministries Nothing new outside of the annual report.

Finance/Scrip Program: Nothing new outside of the annual report. Page 10

Theatrical Ministry: Nothing new outside of the annual report. 2015 Church Budget: Questions: 1. Page 20 – Why is the 2015 budget for medical reimbursement zero? This was Pastor’s request and was a shift in dollars. 2. Comment from Jeff Montour from the Finance Committee: The funds in the Memorial, Building, Organ and Human Development need to be better defined how to best use those. Human Development funds have recently changed since the printing of the annual report. 3. Page 21 – the budget for Office Supplies has increased by $500 for 2015 because of the copier paper. We needed to increase budget because we will no longer be given the copier paper to us as a donation. 4. Comment on Mortgage refinancing – For future budgets we should include Operating Costs vs Capital Improvement and how the dove tail into mortgage. 5. Suggestion made for the future Annual Report is to list capital expenditures for improvements – list 3 and 5 years for a dollar amount for physical improvements and put on notice and not treated as expense in current budget. Note: Council cannot approve anything over $5,000 which has to be brought to the congregation. 6. Suggestion made for future Annual Report is to put in statistics of age in church membership and participation. A previous comment made about the passing of a few members that were regular givers has decreased the estimates of giving sparked this idea to share this type of information with the congregation in the Annual Report. M/S/C Peter Mariahazy/Jim Reinke made a motion to carry the budget for 2015 forward as proposed. All voting aye. M/S/C Ed Borski/Bob Fahrbach made a motion to move forward with the replacing of the School Court door once all money is received. This motion was needed due to the quote being over $5,000. New Business  Chimney replacement – this involves the removal of the mortar, clean face of chimney, seal, put a new cap on, and replace the mortar. Estimates are at least $10,000. This work to be done no later than end of 2016. We can only vent through the chimney due to the size of the boilers. No other options. More information will be shared with the congregation when received.  On February 8th, each committee will represent themselves and a chocolate treat will be available to educate members on each committee’s purpose and needs.  Plan of Giving (Peter Mariahazy presented) – Page 17 equity funds listed there. M/S/C Bob Fahrbach/Jim Reinke approved to adjourn the meeting at 12:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ann Powell Note: Next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb.17 at 6pm.

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Easter Blessings at St. Timothy If you would like to recognize a special person or event, you may make a special $10 contribution to help make our sanctuary festive for Easter. As in the past, your special person or event will be listed in the Easter bulletin. Any excess funds will go towards our utility bills. If you wish to recognize a special person or event, please fill out this form and return it to the church office with your $10 contribution no later than Monday, March 30th. Thank you!

Enclosed is $ ___________.

My Name: ____________________________________________

My Envelope Number Is: ________________________________

Please dedicate in HONOR or MEMORY OF

(Circle One)

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2015 Church Pictorial Directory With this being the year of our 70th church anniversary and it is also 5 years since we last produced a church pictorial directory, the Church Council decided we should have another directory of our church family!! Lifetouch (which purchased Olan Mills) will be here at St. Timothy’s on the following dates to take our pictures: Tuesday, April 14 Wednesday, April 15

2:00 to 9:00 p.m. 2:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29 Thursday, April 30 Friday, May 1 Saturday, May 2

2:00 to 9:00 p.m. 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In order for us to have the best directory possible, we want all our members in it. Yes, you too! To obtain an appointment, go to our church web site (www.sttimlc.org) and click on the Lifetouch icon. Easy-to-follow sign-up instructions will be displayed. There will also be sign-ups after church starting on March 15th. Or you can contact Debbie in the church office (phone: 725-2622 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.) or Sue Erdmann (phone: 725-5744), and they will be happy to help you make an appointment. Each family who has their picture taken will be given a free 8 x 10 portrait and a complimentary pictorial directory. Plan on an hour for your photo session which includes review of your portraits and purchase options. No high pressure sales. If you are unavailable (out of town, home-bound, etc.), you can still be in the directory by sending us a picture of yourself by May 15. If it’s a professional picture (copy-righted), we will need something in writing from the photographer allowing us to use the picture. If you have any pictures that you think would be good in the Activity Section, please email them to Sue Erdmann ([email protected]) or the church office; and if they fit into the layout nicely, we would be happy to use them. NEW THIS YEAR Bring your pets, sports gear, instruments, etc. if you desire. Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to St. Joseph’s Food Program and receive a $5 off coupon towards any portrait purchase.

Be a part of St. Timothy’s history and make your appointment today!!

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