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Monday
| Open Prayer Group
12:10 p.m., Chapel
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Tuesday
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Food Pantry Open
10 - 11a.m.
(Spanish-speakers)
Food Pantry Open
1 - 3 p.m. (English-speakers)
Finance Committee
5:15 p.m., Library
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Thursday
| Executive Committee
9 a.m., Library
Choir Rehearsal
7:15 p.m., Choir Room
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Friday
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 "Caring for God's Creation" is the focus of the Church Women United forum this morning at Dale Heights Presbyterian Church, 5501 University Ave.
Gathering and coffee at
9:00 a.m., welcome and brief announcements at 9:30, and program at 10:00 a.m.
The priority this year for the national Church Women United is "Building a Better World Fit for All God's Children". One of the goals
is a clean and safe environment that supports life on this earth.
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Saturday
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A.A. Meets
6 - 7 p.m., A.A. Room
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Sunday
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8 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:40 a.m.
Family Gathering Time - a time for music and song before children go to Godly Play (Meets in the lower level under the church.)
10 a.m.
Godly Play
(Ages 4-10)
10 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Coffee Hour
Following the 10 a.m. service in the Guild Hall
Adult Formation
Episcopalian 101
Meets in the library shortly after the start of Coffee Hour
11:30 a.m.
Buildings and Grounds meets
A.A. Room
Noon
Worship (In Spanish)
5 p.m.
St. Francis House @ Grace
Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Nave
Followed by a meal in the Guild Hall.
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This Week at Grace
January 30 - February 5 |
In the fall of 1997 I moved from St. Louis, Missouri, to Darlington, Wisconsin, a small, rural town in the south-western corner of a state I knew nothing about. I was still adjusting to the culture shock of a place so Lake Wobegon it made Lake Wobegon look like urban Chicago when a call came in from the close-knit congregation of cheese-makers and farmers at Immanuel United Church of Christ I had recently become a member of. It went something like this:
*ring**ring*
Voice on the other end (thick Wisconsin accent with hint of Swiss-German lineage): Hi, Jody. Dis is Rosie Badetscher from church. I just wanted ya ta know, you are signed up ta bring da pickles and serve at da February Women's Guild meeting.
J: (Totally confused.) I am? But I didn't sign up for anything. I'm not a member of the Guild.
R: All women are members of da Guild. We'll see you on Wednesday, at noon, wit pickles.
Now, I don't exactly classify myself as a feminist, but when I hung up that phone I was pretty fired up. The nerve of those women to assume just because I'm also a woman, through no choice of my own mind you, that I'd want to be part of the Women's Guild. And pickles? At noon on a weekday?
Needless to say, I went, at noon, with pickles. Those tough farm gals don't mess around. I thought it best not to push the limits of their friendliness too early in the game with the nearest metropolitan refuge being over an hour away. I opted for a nice blend-in-with-the-crowd seasonal pin instead of my blue and white "Women make Policy, not Coffee" button purchased on my first visit to State Street.
The truth of the matter; however, shortly revealed itself. These women not only make coffee, and funky casseroles, and amazing desserts I still wake up craving all these years later - they make coffee AND policy. The Women's Guild of Immanuel United Church of Christ like women's groups in churches across the country are where you'll find the best examples of ultra-sharp human beings who are 100% comfortable letting their brawn match their brains, match their extreme dedication to the call of Christ, all while wearing the laciest-adorned sweatshirts you've ever seen.
These meetings opened my eyes to the strength of my fellow female companions and to their friendship; which in coming years and the ups and downs in all our lives, proved invaluable and immensely worth a couple jars of pickles and the washing of a few hundred plastic lunch trays.
If you happen to find yourself a woman please consider taking two hours to attend the ECW Annual Luncheon at Grace this upcoming February 11 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. And if you find yourself a man, please consider helping prepare and serve the meal. Childcare and ride-sharing can be arranged. RSVPs are due by today, but I'm sure if you are reading this somewhere close to the 30th and give a quick call or e-mail room will be made.
It is certain to be a wonderful opportunity to learn about the work of the women at Grace and listen to guest speaker, Judy Reed, co-founder of the Liberian Assistance Program. It is certain to be a time of community-building in a world that needs all the community it can get.
Seasonal pin not required. I can make no claims about pickles.
Jody
RSVP to Jane Henning: shennin2@wisc.edu or 238-4089
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In God's Service
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Dear Service Ministers,
The February ROTA in its entirety will be ready in a day or two. In the meantime, I have pulled together a list for this upcoming Sunday based on your Doodle poll feedback.
If you didn't fill out the Doodle poll, but are available to serve in February, please e-mail Jody right away and I will happily work you in.
Many thanks!
Sunday, February 5
8 a.m.
Acolyte/Lector/Chalice Bearer: Pat Pollock
Chalice Bearer: Barb Karlen
10 a.m.
Lectors: Max Harris, Stan Richardson
Prayers of the People: Paul Irwin
Eucharistic Ministers: Judy Rose, Carol Schmid, Amanda Farrow
Healing Prayer Team: Margaret Irwin, Heidi Barnhill
Tellers: Paul Lorenz, Terry Gibson
Acolytes: Nellie, Norah, John
Altar Guild: Stan Henning, chair
Ro Kuhn, linens
Adelaide Fiske
Ushers: Stan Richardson, Ann Kruger, Jason Loch, Francine Hartman Vestry on Call
If you have any questions, joys or concerns,
please feel free to contact:
Mary Ann Cook
macook@charter.net or (608) 238-6974
Linda Newman
lhnewman@wisc.edu or (608) 238-6356
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Commitment to Grace
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Provide an overview of upcoming events. Generate excitement in your
Dear Body of Christ,
We continue to welcome your pledges, your ideas, and your participation in ministry. Opportunities for stewardship in many forms will continue throughout the year and not just in the fall pledge campaign.
Any member of the vestry will be pleased to hear your concerns and try to find answers when needed. Please call on me at any time.
Mary Ann Cook, Senior Warden
238-6974 or macook@charter.net
Pledge Update
Operating
Budget Pledges | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 as of 1/23/12 | | | | | | | | | Number of pledges | 123 | 125 | 123 | | | | | | | | | Pledges as % of active members | 69% | 70% | 69% | | | | | | | | Total amount
of pledges | $324,381 | $323,506 | $332,433 | | | | | | | | | Average pledge | $2,637 | $2,588 | $2,703 | | | | | | | | Pledges $2,000
or less | 75 | 78 | 70 | | | | | | | | | Pledges between $2,001 and $5,000 | 36 | 33 | 38 | | | | | | | | | Pledges over $5,000 | 12 | 14 | 15 | |
If you haven't yet made your pledge to support Grace Church in 2012, a member of our Vestry will give you a call within the next couple of weeks to make it easy for you to accomplish this important task of supporting our church. If you want to pledge now, please fill out your pledge card, which you can place in the offering plate or send to our financial administrator Janet Lubniewski at 116 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
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