The Messenger
Newsletter of Forest Park Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

The Rev. Roger Woehl, Pastor
2300 S. Sunny Slope Road • New Berlin WI 53151
Website: www.forestparkpcusa.org Email: fppcsec@aol.com
Phone: 262-786-5850 · Fax: 262-786-5483

Church Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday

JUNE CALENDAR
Sun 7/3	9:30 am	Worship Scrip Orders Taken Loaves & Fishes
Mon 7/4		Church Office Closed
Sun 7/10	9:30 am	Worship
Thur 7/13	6-10 pm	CPR/AED Training - FH
Fri 7/15	12:00 pm	Daylight Drivers
Sun 7/17	9:30 am	Worship/Communion
7/23-7/30		New Wilmington Mission Conf.
Sun 7/24	9:30 am	Worship
Sun 7/31	9:30 am	Worship

On-Going Events at Forest Park

4^th Monday – Health Department Immunization Clinic 3:30-6:30 p.m.

July/August 2011

From the Pastor

In the past several months, members and friends of Forest Park Church have responded in several ways to help meet needs of people who are outside of our own church community. Together we are making a world of difference. Sometimes we invite you to participate in special offerings for special needs but once the offering is received, we fail to communicate the results of the offering with you. In this article I will provide the results of some of our recent appeals for mission support through special offerings.

Throughout the month of April members and friends of Forest Park contributed $261.50 to the New Wilmington Mission Conference service project – ‘Stop Hunger Now.’ Your financial contributions funded 1,046 meals! That’s a lot of meals. You gave of your change, so the lives of others may change.

The ‘One Great Hour of Sharing’ offering received on Easter Day, April 24^th was $466.00. Contributions came in the following ways: $90 from donations for the Easter Breakfast, a matching amount of $90 from the SCRIP FUND, and $286 from individual offerings received as part of our Easter worship. What happens to the offerings? Each of three programs – Self Development of People (SDOP), Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), and the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) – receives 32% of the offering; the remaining 4% goes to the PHP for its work on homelessness and affordable housing. The PC(USA) offering has received $8 million to $11 million for at least the past twenty years.

The amount received on June 12^th for the Pentecost Offering was $256 Our congregation will retain 40% of the offering ($102.40) for programs we identify that benefit children at risk. The General Assembly divides the remaining 60% between ministries with youth and

young adults (50%) and children-at-risk ministries (10%).

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The proceeds from our ‘Repurpose 2 Renew 2 Inspire ‘event on June 18^th (the amount is unknown at the time this article is being written) will support our outreach ministry to children and families through Play & Learn. We have expanded that ministry by adding a child care component to the already existing preschool program. We are now able to offer families in our community an all day (6:30 am – 6 pm) high quality program for their children 2 ½ - 6 years old. You are the best source of advertisings we have for Play and Learn. I hope you will spread the word about Play and Learns’ excellent reputation and what it has to offer children. Promote Play and Learn to your extended family members, friends, neighbors and the people you find yourselves conversing with during the day. We are proud of Play and Learn and know it can have a profound positive influence upon children who attend.

We look forward to Sunday, July 3^rd when we again have the opportunity to help meet needs of people in Waukesha County through the “Loaves and Fishes” outreach ministry. When it is our turn to host ‘Loaves and Fishes,’ we purchase food for the meal, prepare the food at our church, and then serve the meal at the Hope Center in Waukesha. Since our Sunday to host is on a holiday weekend we may be in need of volunteers. Please check your calendars to see if you are available, and watch for more information from the mission committee regarding signing up.

It is gratifying to know that through the sharing of our resources we are providing opportunities to people to experience changes in their life situations. Thank you for the many ways you support mission through Forest Park Church.

Throughout the summer I look forward to times of sharing with you – in fellowship, worship, and mission.

Rev. Roger

It has been exactly three years ago that in this column I introduced the plan for the Presbyterian Church USA to publish a new hymnal. So time flies, and while it seems impossible that three years have passed, the committee is now at a point where a sampler will be available for use in worship at Big Tent 2011 in Indianapolis being held June 30 – July 2. David Eicher, Hymnal Editor, reports that all but one hymn in this sampler did not appear in the current Presbyterian Hymnal. A complete list of hymns will be presented to the 2012 General Assembly meeting in Pittsburgh. Also, a more complete sampler will be prepared for that event. To reiterate again the goals of the new hymnal, this is what Eicher has to say: “A new collection of congregational song will give us an opportunity to make available a great wealth of hymns and spiritual songs that have arisen since the 1990 hymnal, to acquaint worshipers with wonderful resources from Christian communities around the world, and to review again the great heritage of congregational songs that have been passed on to us from past generations of faithful worshipers.” The new Presbyterian hymnal is scheduled for release in the fall of 2013.  From my experience, having at one time introduced a new hymnal, I would say that this is an experience to look forward to, because the introduction of a new hymnal cannot help but reinvigorate congregational worship and offer new insights into congregation singing.

-Roger Meyer

SUMMER SING

Mark your calendars:

Men will rehearse on July 10 and sing on July 17.

Women will rehearse on August 14 and sing on August 21.

-Roger Meyer

The Deacon on Call for July is Lynette Hauke 262-789-7459. The Deacon on Call for August was not supplied at time of printing.

If you know or hear of a prayer need and would like to have one started on the prayer chain, notify the Deacon on Call for the month (see above) to initiate your request. If you cannot reach that Deacon, call the Church Office and speak to Pam, or leave a message on the answering machine to be retrieved by her or Roger.

Remember our members at home in our prayers and expressions of concern

Elizabeth Joye Todd

Jim Feldhusen

Bill Haynes

John Ellingen

Ginny Kring

Mary Delwiche

If you know of someone who should be added to this list, please notify the church office.

          Play and Learn Preschool and Extended Care enrollment for September is currently in progress.  If you would like to find out more information or have a tour, please call us at 262-786-5818.  Or visit the web site at www.playnlearnpreschool.org.   Also, if you know of someone

who may be interested please pass this information to them.  Our new school year begins September 7th!

New Wilmington Mission Conference

We pass along to the members of our congregation the “thank you” we received from the mission committee of NWMC.

Dear Friends at Forest Park,

Thank you for your recent donation of $264.75 for the service project of this year’s New Wilmington Mission Conference. Your faithfulness to the Conference is appreciated as we seek to fulfill our Lord’s Great commission and motivate God’s people to a life of fellowship with Him and service to Jesus Christ.

As the New Wilmington Mission Conference looks to its 106^th year, we celebrate the worldwide mission of our Lord: “…that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”

I thank God for your generous gift and pray that God’s grace through Jesus Christ will come to you in abundance. May 2011 be a year of ministry and service that is blessed by God for you!

-Sue Anne Fairman – Office Manager

CPR/AED CLASS FOR JULY 13, 2011

The Forest Park CPR/AED class given by Pam Acker of the American Red Cross has been filled.

Pre-class study material will be made available.

Thank you for everyone’s enthusiastic support.

Walt Piering

Coming in September!

Your booklet of volunteer opportunities

HELP WANTED!

Stewardship Committee

The Stewardship Committee is gearing up for the Fall, 2011 Stewardship Program. The format of the program will be similar to the past 2 years. Members are needed to help facilitate the different parts of the program. We are looking for anyone who can help with mailings, communications, luncheon planning, and speakers who would be willing to share their thoughts and experiences about spiritual and financial stewardship. You do not need to be able to do all of these tasks; committee members specialize in one of the listed areas. The committee will begin meeting in Aug. This is a short-term commitment through mid-November. If you can give of your time and talents for this project, please contact Linda Koszuta – 262-442-6572 as soon as possible.

JULY BIRTHDAYS

7/1 Mary Streff

7/3 Lynette Hauke

7/7 Chris Todd

7/8 Mike Washic

7/10 David Hermann

7/17 Chris Johnson

7/19 Karen Frakes

7/21 Mike Bellek

7/24 Trevor Shuda

7/26 Karen Zobel

7/26 Bill Bennewitz

7/30 Janice Lange

7/30 Andrew Riedmaier

7/30 Jim Feldhusen

COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

The following are this year's college and high school graduates for whom information has been obtained.  If there are any more graduates, please inform Thelma Reimer, 786-7556, and they will be featured in the next Messenger.

Elizabeth Giles obtained a BS degree in International Development from Marlporo College in Vermont.

Kate Barbieri graduated in December, 2010, from the University of Minnesota with a degree in biochemistry.  She will start medical school in August at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Mindy Masett graduated in 2010 from Winona State College, Minnesota, with a degree in music.

Jacob and Zachary Reuteler are June 11 New Berlin West High School graduates.  Jacob plans to enter Concordia College and major in Environmental Science.  Zachary will go to Wisconsin Lutheran College and take up Sports Medicine.

Casey Riley, a June 10 graduate from Nathan Hale High School, will go to Platteville State College and study Environmental Engineering.

Sam Dolan, another Hale graduate, will study Sports Medicine at Carroll University.

Nicholas Quandt is a June 11 graduate from Eisenhower High School.  He will be going to Carroll University in the fall.

ELDERS AND DEACONS ORDAINED AND INSTALLED

On Sunday, June 12, Elders and Deacons were ordained and installed during the church service.  Installed as Elders in the class of 2014 were David Hermann, Walt Piering, Kirstin Shuda and Peg Woehl. 

Ordained and installed as Deacons in the class of 2014 were Kathy Hahn and Sue Hoover.  Deana Gillespie and Jodi Godsell were installed as Deacons in the class of 2014.

ANGEL TREE BACKPACKS

Have you had a chance to stop by the Angle Tree table? Hurry before the tags are gone!

We have a much bigger project this year. Last year we had around 12 backpacks. Now we have 27 backpacks to fill. We are pleased to say over half the back tags have been taken.

Anyone that can help with putting the backpacks together July 31^st or help with delivering the backpacks, let Jodi Godsell 262-895-7609 or Karen Zobel 262-786-4225 know. Thanks again for your help

Karen Zobel & Jodi Godsell

The Deacons are looking for people to knit and/or crochet prayer shawls. The projects are small, and a pattern can be provided. Interested in helping, but don't know how? Contact a Deacon, or Sara Grant and you'll be connected with someone who will be happy to teach you!

Parish Life News:

A HUGE “thank you” to all who assisted with our Repurpose 2 Renew 2 Inspire Event! Whether you donated rummage or bakery items, prepared or served food or gave of your time to assist in pulling this all together this event would not be possible without your help. A special thank you to Rick Pomeroy for providing his musical talent and the Godsell family for managing the fantastic eats! We are fortunate for our success on so many different levels. Mostly with our vendors: many commented how impressed they were with our hospitality and the kindness shown to them in our beautiful “park like” setting which was enjoyed by all. The attendance might have been down compared to last June (it is hard to judge being outside), however many new connections and ideas were made along with a great interest to return for our “Craft and Gift Affaire” on October 8^th. We will announce our financial results as soon as our final totals are in – so stay tuned.

Looking ahead please mark your calendars for the annual CHURCH PICNIC on RALLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11^th immediately following the church service. This year the picnic will be held at church in our “park like” setting. Watch the Parish Life Board for details, the sign up sheet and activities. Consider inviting your extended family and friends, as this is a great way for all of us to continue to learn more about each other and have a great time too!

Sheryl

Daylight Drivers

July 15, 2011

Parkside 23

2300 N Pilgrim Square Drive

August 19^th

Brookfield Family Restaurant

18000 W. Bluemound Road

Let’s meet at the restaurant at 12:00. Please sign up in the narthex

Beach Party VBS - Surfin' Through the Scriptures - August 8th-12th, 9-12

Surf's Up and we are getting ready to hit the beach at our summer VBS adventure!  Plan to join us for the Beach Party VBS - Surfin' Through the Scriptures, August 8th-12th from 9-12 each day.   We will be learning Beach Be-Attitudes: Be Obedient, Be Kind, Be Forgiving, Be Bold and BElieve.    We invite all kids and their friends, grades 4K-6th grade, to join us for some summer beach fun.  Registration for students is $15 per child or $35 for a family of 3.  A great deal for all of the fun and excitement we will have during the week!  We are also looking for help from hands of any age as we set up, decorate and teach.  Please talk to Heidi Todd or Kristen Tan if you are willing to help in any way!  Registration materials are now available.
VBS Supplies
We are looking for the following basic supplies for our VBS week.  If you can donate or loan any of the items below, please let Heidi & Kristen know.  More items will be added in future lists.  Please be sure to label any items you would like returned to you.   Thanks in advance for your help!
Surf Board
Beach umbrellas
Sand toys
Hawaiian shirts
Shells (all shapes and sizes)
Pink Flamingos
Life jackets
Flip flops
driftwood
Life ring
Toy pails/shovels
Tiki Torches (no fuel)
Packs of Construction paper (large size)
Poster board
Crayola Markers
Masking Tape
Scotch Tape
Colored Pencils

Beach Party VBS Family Letter

August 8^th- 12^th 9:00 - 12:00

Dear Families,

Surf’s up! It will soon be summer and here at Forest Park Church we are getting ready for a Beach Party! All children from 4k - 6^th grade are invited to come and surf through the scriptures at our Beach Party VBS!!

At this Beach Party, your children will become surfers riding the wave of God’s love. The Bible stories will encourage your children to develop Beach Beattitudes: Be Obedient, Be Kind, Be Forgiving, Be Bold and Believe. The lessons will be taught through fun-filled activities, music and snacks.

Where: Forest Park Church

2300 Sunnyslope Road

New Berlin, WI 53151

When: August 8^th - 12^th

Time: 9:00 - 12:00

Cost: $15.00/child $35.00/family (3 or more kids)

Questions: Call Kristen Tan (262) 797- 8278 Heidi Todd (414) 235 - 4298

Please join us for a fun-filled week!!

REGISTER NOW!!!!

　

　

　

Beach Party VBS

Registration Form

Child’s Name___________________________________

Parent Guardian___________________________________

Address__________________________________________

________________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________

Phone (Home)_______________ (cell) ________________

Age_______ Last School Grade Completed_____________

Home Church_____________________________________

Allergies/Medical Information/Other

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Emergency Contacts

Name___________________ Phone___________________

Name___________________ Phone__________________

Please circle the T-Shirt Size for your Child

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ASSISTING IN WORSHIP

If you cannot serve on your assigned date, please arrange a substitute and notify the church office.

5/1	7/3	7/10	7/17	7/24	7/31
Liturgist	Sally Daugherty	Peg Woehl	Betty Marr	Sam Dolan	Jeff Krogmann
Head Usher	Ron Reuteler	Gary Stigler	Mike Marr	Ron Reuteler	Gary Stigler
Ushers	Pat Janecek Linda Koszuta Bob Wall	Cindy Stigler Mike & Sue Washic	Denine Dulde Mike Bellek Sue Mihelich	Cindy Barbieri Sue Hoover Billy Prom	CarolAnne Bozosi Paul & Betty Peterson
Hospitality	Simpson	Stigler	Marr	Godsell	Deacons

5/1	8/7	8/14	8/21	8/28	9/4
Liturgist	Caitlyn Marr	Paul Peterson	Jim Gillespie	Maureen Wise	Mike Washic
Head Usher	Mike Marr	Ron Reuteler	Gary Stigler	Mike Marr	Ron Reuteler
Ushers	Pat Janecek Art Reimer Sue Mihelich	Howard & Sally Hasselkus Sue Hoover	Cindy Stigler Gordon & Marne Willey	Denine Dulde CarolAnne Bozosi Mike Bellek	Pat Janecek Linda Koszuta Billy Prom
Hospitality	Koszuta/Bozosi	Reuteler	Daylight Drivers	Helpful Hannahs	Simpson