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Weekly Events Calendar
Wednesday, July 6
7:15 p.m. Hope and Healing, an Alanon program
Sunday, July 10
7:30 am Eucharist
9 a.m. Eucharist
Upcoming Events
Sunday, July 17
Youth Sunday
Saturday, August 27
Church Picnic and Campout
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Who's on this Sunday?
7:30 a.m.
Server: Roger Cornelius
Lay Reader: Jim Barber
Lectors: Bob Kelley and Sandy Kontra
9 a.m.
Servers: TJ Ross and Brenda Torres
Crucifer: Jen Gilow-Rivera
Torch Bearers: Peter Monti and Seth Rivera
Eucharistic Minister: Bob Taylor
Lector: Liz Ross
Greeter: Lucy Dykstra
Refreshments: Wini Anderson, Rose Bratton and Linda Barber
Coffee Set-up: Mike Prudhom |
Flowers
Do you have a special occasion coming up? Would you be willing to donate flowers to beautify our church for that occasion? The cost is only $40.
Please follow the PayPal link below, or you can drop a check in the collection plate on Sunday. Thank you.
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Rector's Reflections
Climbing Down the Mountain
This past week JoEllen, Lydia and I were in the mountains of western North Carolina at Kanuga Conference Center. Kanuga is an Episcopal Conference Center nestled in the Smoky Mountains. It is a little slice of southern mountain heaven. The conference I attended was called the "Renewal Conference" and has been conducted annually for more than 40 years. I remember going to this conference with my parents when I was a teenager, and now my kids and I have been attending for the last seven years. This is the 37th year for my parents.
You may be asking, "Why do people keep going to the same conference year after year?"There are several reasons. One, it is the relationships you build. Zech and Lydia have a network of friends all over the southeast who they can't wait to see each summer. I can say the same thing, and now JoEllen has experienced it as well. Second, for a full week there is no TV, no cell phones and no Internet. Just a cabin in the woods by a beautiful lake, three full meals a day and obligatory afternoon naps in the cool mountain air. Third, the speakers are great. In years past Archbishop Carey has been a speaker as well as author and theologian Paul Zahl, and Mike Hill, the Bishop of Bristol, UK. Finally, the most important reason people come back each year is because of the work of the Holy Spirit. The Renewal Conference always centers on the ministry and works of the Holy Spirit. Each summer I attend I receive a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and a renewed sense of grace, mission and ministry. It is by far the best conference I go to each year, hands down.
And here is the great part - it's open to everyone. You don't have to be clergy. You don't have to be southern. You don't have to be an Episcopalian. You just have to want to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and be open to the work of the Holy Spirit in your heart, life and ministry. Check it out for yourself at www.kanuga.org Consider going next year. We could have a Wisconsin caravan. They would never know what hit them.
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50th Anniversary Campaign Update
As of July 6, our total pledges for the campaign were $161,890. The amount collected as of July 6 is $93,491.
So far, we have been able to pay off the kitchen loan of $40,914 and we have enough money to replace the boiler. Plus we have $10,000 set aside for Outreach.
When we reach our goal of $250,000, we will also be able to repave the parking lot and have $50,000 for Outreach.
I am amazed and delighted by the generosity of our parishioners, former members and the other parishes who donated. With our upgrades to the church, we should be good for another 50 years, plus our outreach funds will be able to help many in need. Thank you all.
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Cosmic VBS News
Cosmic Vacation Bible School begins next week! It will be held July 11-15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 639-2507 or info@stmichaelsracine.org
Crew Leader Meeting
Crew leaders, please come to this very important meeting on Wednesday, July 7, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This will be a brief "here are the responsibilities, your assignments, who you talk to for help," kind of meeting.
See you there! (Parents, please let your crew leader kids know about this information.)
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Spirit-Filled Worship and Prayer
Are you hungry for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Are you feeling a bit dry and perhaps restless? Then I would suggest you join our Hour of Prayer and Worship that meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Michael's. It is a time to be renewed, restored and to reconnect. The next session is at 7 p.m. on July 14 in the Chapel.
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St. Pat's Program - Can You Help?
Next Thursday, July 14, is our date for the St. Pat's program. We need seven more volunteers to sign up and bring a casserole to church by noon on July 14.
The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board outside the church office.
Thanks much for your support of this important ministry.
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St. Michael's Cookbook - Volume 2
The Second Edition of St. Michael's Loaves and Fishes is now in the works, and we want your recipes! We plan to publish the cookbook in time for the holiday season, and are asking everyone to submit recipes before Labor Day.
You can click on the link below to get a recipe form. Forms will also be located on the table in the narthex for the next few months. Please be sure to pick up a few copies and share your favorite dishes with us.
A box will be located in the fellowship area for completed recipes. You can also return them to Kathy Pfaffle in the church office.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Dana Babington at 880-3100 or dana.babington@yahoo.com. Bon Appetit!
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Congrats to St. Michael's Grads!
Lindsey Siefert graduated on June 5 from J.I. Case High School in Racine. She will be pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice from Gateway Technical College in Kenosha.
Richard Poetker graduated from Case High School on June 5. He will be attending Concordia University in Mequon in the fall. Richard is enrolled in the athletic training program and would like to go on to graduate school in the field of physical therapy.
Is one (or more) of your children a recent graduate -- from college, high school, middle school, etc.? We want to know about it!
Send us their name, picture if available, and some information about them: where did they graduate from, any special recogntions or honors, future plans, etc. We'll include a profile of them in a future edition of Staying in the Loop.
Send an e-mail to Kathy at kpfaffle@stmichaelsracine.org.
Congratulations to all the graduates!
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We Want to Hear You "Loud and Clear"
The Vestry will be considering a proposal from the Christian Education team regarding pushing back the 9 a.m. service to a later time, having Sunday school during the worship time and creating a worship service for third-eighth grade children.
We want to hear you "Loud and Clear" so here is your chance. Follow the link below -- answer three short questions and give us your comments. You can e-mail your response to info@stmichaelsracine.org, leave it in the offering plate, or place a copy in Kathy Pfaffle's mailbox outside of the church office. Your response will give the Vestry the feedback it needs to make informed decisions.
Christian Education Survey
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Readings for Sunday, July 10
Follow the link below for this Sunday's readings. Please note that we will be using the first selection of lessons.
July 10 Readings
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