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April 2019 Newsleer Ministry from the Heart of Oshkosh, Serving with Energy, Intelligence, Imagination, and Love Our Faith Journey As many of you know, I spent a number of years in South Louisiana where Mardi Gras shapes the enre calen- dar! The revelry of Mardi Gras is something to behold with its colorful characters, exuberant parades, and unique customs. On Ash Wednesday, the day aſter the highlight of the Mardi Gras season, the world takes on a different hue. The colors fade, leaving the somber ashes of Lent as a curtain over everything. It s not quite spring, so there are few flowers to brighten the day. Winter is losing its grip. It is truly an in-between me. The Lenten season is very much a desert experience, one of serious grounding as we contemplate who we are and whose we are. On Ash Wednesday, a group gathered in worship to mark the turning of the year and of our lives to a me of looking inward, to considering our own call as the people of God in this me and place. The central queson for our holy conversaon: Why are you here? The answers were as varied as the number of people in Magnolia Hall that evening. Yet, a theme emerged from all the differences. We are here for something greater than ourselves. We then offered those hopes to God. When Easter arrives with the hope of resurrecon and new life, those an- swers (which are currently in a jar on my desk!) will reappear as reminders that our Lenten journey is but a mi- crocosm of our faith journey. When we gave back our dreams to God, each person also took a word, their Len- ten word. The word each received is a reflecon that, for all we queson and give, God always has the answer and all we need for this journey of life. During Lent, you will noce that worship takes on a more somber tone. There are no Alleluias’, the music is more intense and contemplave, even the sermon and its text are filled with a greater urgency. At the end of our Lenten walk is Easter, the hope that all will be well, that God is faithful, that new life awaits. Meanwhile, while we look to Gods tomorrow, let us embrace this season that is upon us. As a congregaon in transion, it can be challenging and even difficult as what was familiar is shaken and moved around while the future sll seems less than clear. Hold on. Just as God was faithful in bringing those first followers of Jesus to the glorious wonder of that first Easter morning, God will be faithful as we make our way through these days. Grace and peace, Melodie

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April 2019 Newsletter

Ministry from the Heart of Oshkosh, Serving with Energy, Intelligence,

Imagination, and Love

Our Faith Journey

As many of you know, I spent a number of years in South Louisiana where Mardi Gras shapes the entire calen-

dar! The revelry of Mardi Gras is something to behold with its colorful characters, exuberant parades, and

unique customs. On Ash Wednesday, the day after the highlight of the Mardi Gras season, the world takes on a

different hue. The colors fade, leaving the somber ashes of Lent as a curtain over everything. It’s not quite

spring, so there are few flowers to brighten the day. Winter is losing its grip. It is truly an in-between time. The

Lenten season is very much a desert experience, one of serious grounding as we contemplate who we are and

whose we are.

On Ash Wednesday, a group gathered in worship to mark the turning of the year and of our lives to a time of

looking inward, to considering our own call as the people of God in this time and place. The central question for

our holy conversation: Why are you here? The answers were as varied as the number of people in Magnolia Hall

that evening. Yet, a theme emerged from all the differences. We are here for something greater than ourselves.

We then offered those hopes to God. When Easter arrives with the hope of resurrection and new life, those an-

swers (which are currently in a jar on my desk!) will reappear as reminders that our Lenten journey is but a mi-

crocosm of our faith journey. When we gave back our dreams to God, each person also took a word, their Len-

ten word. The word each received is a reflection that, for all we question and give, God always has the answer

and all we need for this journey of life.

During Lent, you will notice that worship takes on a more somber tone. There are no ‘Alleluias’, the music is

more intense and contemplative, even the sermon and its text are filled with a greater urgency. At the end of

our Lenten walk is Easter, the hope that all will be well, that God is faithful, that new life awaits. Meanwhile,

while we look to God’s tomorrow, let us embrace this season that is upon us. As a congregation in transition, it

can be challenging and even difficult as what was familiar is shaken and moved around while the future still

seems less than clear. Hold on. Just as God was faithful in bringing those first followers of Jesus to the glorious

wonder of that first Easter morning, God will be faithful as we make our way through these days.

Grace and peace,

Melodie

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First Presbyterian Church Team

Transitional Pastor

Rev. Melodie Long

Director of Music

Carmen Shaw

Organist

Kris Selk

Administrative Assistant

Lesia Cizdyn

Custodian

Randy Paulson

Financial Assistant

John Noll

After-School Activities Program

Olivia Farrow

Child Care

Kenlisha Johnson

Patience Letko

Preschool Lead Teacher

Carol Joubert

Preschool Teacher

Olivia Farrow

Mon — Fri 8 a.m.—Noon

Weekly deadline to submit announcements for the bul-letin is 8:00 a.m. on Tues-day mornings.

Contact us: (and don’t forgot about our online contact and event RSVP options!)

Office 920.235.6180 [email protected]

Rev. Melodie Long 920.267.3259 (home)

315.804.4029 (cell) [email protected]

Preschool 920.426.4629 [email protected]

Inside This Edition

From the Pastor 1

Here to Serve 2

Thriving Spirituality 3

Session News 4-6

Deacons’ Corner 7

Christian Education 7

Faith & Works 8

Musical Notes 9

Preschool News 9

Cooking with Friends 10

The Bulletin Board 11-12

Presbytery News 13-14

Around Town 15

Calendar 16-17

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Thriving Spirituality

Glimmers of Holy

How goes your Lenten journey? Did you pick a particular practice to observe this season of faith? For me,

many times, Lent becomes wrapped up in preparation of all the activities that fill the time. I find that my

own personal disciplines get lost in the shuffle of busyness. I even find that my faith falters wondering if

there is a deeper meaning to all this. Lent cautions me to slow down, to let my doubts and questions wan-

der freely, to wait for an awareness of God. In her book Still: Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis (HarperOne, 2012),

Lauren Winner writes:

“Some days I am not sure if my faith is riddled with doubt or whether, graciously, my doubt

is riddled with faith. And yet I continue to live in a world the way a religious person lives in

the world: I keep living in a world that I know to be enchanted, and not left alone. I doubt; I

am uncertain: I am restless, prone to wander. And yet glimmers of holy keep interrupting

my gaze.”

Lent offers us those glimmers of holy. We push the pause button of our living and wait. We listen, we let our

musings free from their bounds; and we trust that God is in those moments that can seem so dark at times.

Wherever you are, take a deep breath. Feel the loving touch of Lent fill you and surround you. Then, open

your eyes to God’s Spirit blowing into our lives. Where are you seeing glimmers of holy in your Lenten walk?

© The Rev. Melodie Long

First Presbyterian Church

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

March 17, 2019

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March 19, 2019 Session Report

At the Session meeting of Tuesday, March 19th, the leadership of the congregation took the following ac-

tions:

1. Approved allocation requests that will further our mission and enhance our ability to

serve others. These include contributions to Project Open Door, the Christine Ann

Center, the Day by Day Warming Shelter, Advocap, the community food pantry, the

PCUSA theological education fund, projects through the Service Club, summer lunch

programs for children, preschool scholarships. In addition, we are making improve-

ments to our communication system, upgrades to the sound system, and equipment

for the office.

2. Endorsed Rosangela Berbert, Joann Cross, and Michael Patton to serve as Ruling Elders

authorized to served communion in and for this congregation.

3. Elected Barbara Goldthwaite and Gregg Zillges as ruling elder commissioners to Pres-

bytery.

4. Approved Becca Cherwin, Cathy Furman, and Marti Norton to serve communion to the

homebound.

5. Approved George Egner and Mark Martin to perform financial review of church ac-

counts for 2018.

Next Session Meeting

April 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

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Chuck is an Appleton/Menasha boy… started out in broadcasting at the tender age of 14

at Wisconsin State University River Falls. After graduating from Menasha High School

and a short stint in the Air Force, Chuck returned and started his 50-year career in

broadcasting.

In addition to radio broadcasting, he has

been a TV weatherman in Buffalo, New York, and was a fill-in host

for the AM Buffalo television show. He was the booth announcer

for the Buffalo Sabres TV broadcasts and has hosted top-rated

radio shows in Buffalo, Rochester, San Diego, Washington, DC,

Milwaukee and Portland, Oregon... and was a nominee for Radio

& Records Large Market Personality of the Year!

Now, after retiring from broadcasting, Chuck continues to enter-

tain crowds as an emcee, DJ and Auctioneer; and he still enjoys working with many charities throughout the

area. He also has a DJ service for company parties, weddings, and emceeing.

On a personal note, Chuck and his wife, Barb were married here at First Presbyterian in Oshkosh, have been

together 43 years, are the proud parents of 2, grandparents of 9, great grandparents of 3, and best friends of

three “4-leggers” – Howie, Bella, and Markie … and Rosebud, the Parakeet!

2019 Session

Andrew Bosma Carter Norton

Chris Cherwin Doug Norton

Joann Cross Chuck Seefeldt

John Cross Debbie Strange

Hillory Davila Dick Strange

John Evans Patti Waldecker

Andy Manser Gregg Zillges

2019 Committee Chairs

Committee Chairperson

Christian Education TBD

Community Outreach Debbie Strange

Fiscal Compliance Joann Cross

Investment TBD

Membership Enrichment Gregg Zillges

Mission Interpretation Andrew Bosma

Doug Norton Nominating

Chuck Seefeldt

Personnel Hillory Davila

Preschool Harriet Martin, ad hoc

Patti Waldecker, Session Liaison

Property Chris Cherwin

Worship John Cross

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I grew up worshiping at First Presbyterian Church. My parents, Dick and Marti Norton, have worshipped here

since moving to Oshkosh in the late 1960’s. I returned to First Presbyterian Church in 2003. I have been on the

Church Session for four years and served on the Worship Committee and the Nominating Committee. My most

rewarding service to the church was my involvement as Chairman of the Search Committee for our current

Transitional Pastor.

After graduating from Winneconne High School, I attended college at UW Madison. I lived in Madison for 11

years after college and then ended up moving back to Butte des Morts. I missed living on the lake. I now live in

the house next door to my childhood home with my wife Romi and my children Carter and Brinley. I spent

about 10 years rehabbing and adding on to my home. Other than remodeling, my hobbies are boating, water-

skiing, kite surfing and Frisbee in the summer. I serve on the National Ski Patrol in the winter, both at Nordic

Mountain and Big Snow in the U.P. I also enjoy mechanical puzzles and collecting (and drinking) tequila.

I am an avid entrepreneur. I currently run four companies that are

all related to real estate. I have not only purchased 100’s of houses,

but traveled the world teaching others how to invest in real estate.

I am a real estate broker/agent, and I started a non-profit housing

counseling agency to help people avoid the foreclosure of their

home. I am now one of the top promoters of the number one rated

real estate investment education companies in the country. I work

out of my home office and have designed my life to be able to work

when I want and where I want, whether it is on the boat or on the

ski hill. I love helping people solve their real estate and financial

problems. I also am teaching classes at local banks on how home-

owners can pay off their 30-year mortgage in under 10 years on

their current income, without double payments and “Eating rice and beans, beans and rice.” I teach people

how to get out of debt and catch up on their retirement plans.

I love being a part of our church because the people make me feel so welcome.

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2019 Board of Deacons

Otacilio Berbert Harriet Martin

Becca Cherwin Marti Norton

Norma Dyer Mary Zelhofer

Cathy Furman Vacant

Heather Hendricks Vacant

Bill Macksam Vacant

April Deacon Duties

Flowers Marti Norton

Coffee Hour Cathy Furman

Harriet Martin

Otacilio Berbert Communion Setup

(April 7) Becca Cherwin

Communion Setup

(Easter, April 21)

Marti Norton

Next Deacons’ Meeting

April 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Bible Exploration

Our study group will meet on April 9 and 23 (12 Noon – 1:30 p.m.) in Magnolia Hall. Come, bring your lunch and your Bi-ble; and join us as we gather to study God’s word.

Having a birthday? Celebrating an an-

niversary? Retirement?

The Deacons invite you to share it with

our church family. If you or your family

and friends would like to bring a treat

in honor of your special occasion,

please contact Cathy Furman

(920.203.6195) or Harriet Martin

(920.428.2853).

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Join us for a relaxing morning of delicious food and fabulous company. (free will offer-ing) Our Community Breakfasts bring together family, friends, and neighbors. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Dick Strange (920.410.0838) or just stop in and lend a helping hand.

Thanks to the fabulous chefs, kitchen and dining room crews for your time and effort! 213 meals were served last month. Great job everyone!

Saturday April 27, 2019

8:00-10:00 a.m.

First Presby Quilters

The group will meet on Tues-

day, April 2, at 1:30 p.m. This

is a heartfelt labor of love.

These individuals dedicate

their time and talent to cre-

ating and presenting baptis-

mal quilts to infants and

prayer shawls to all who re-

quest one. All are welcome!

What a winter it was! Throughout

the snow storms and the ice storms,

we were safe at our First Presbyteri-

an church home thanks to the efforts

of our volunteers. These selfless indi-

viduals, too numerous to mention,

spent hours and hours - and then

even more hours - shoveling and

salting our grounds to keep us all safe. We appreciate you more than you

know.

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Musical Notes Come Sing!

The choir rehearses at 8:00 a.m. on Sundays in the choir loft. The choir is present nearly every Sunday,

joining the organist and congregation in the music of worship. We are always glad to welcome new singers

– youth or adult (high school age or above). If you would like to check it out, join us any time! Any ques-

tions, please contact Director Carmen Shaw – phone 920.233.6943. Hope to see you at 8:00 a.m. Sundays

in the choir loft.

Celebrating children with en-ergy, intelligence, imagina-tion, and love for over 60

years!

Our Culver’s fundraiser night is slated for

Monday, April 22, from 4:30—7:00 p.m. at

2270 Westowne Avenue (by Festival

Foods). Join us for a night out to support

our school – donate while you dine! A por-

tion of sales during these hours will go to

the preschool. And don’t forget to invite

your family and friends.

Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is in

full swing. Please pass the word along to anyone

you know who has children of preschool age.

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2 eggs

2 cups buttermilk

1/2 lb. butter, melted

2 cups fresh raspberries

4 1/2 cups flour

1 1/4 cups sugar

1 TSP baking soda

1/2 TSP salt

1/2 TSP allspice

Have all ingredients at room temperature. Heat

oven to 425°. Grease or line muffin cups. Com-

bine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and allspice

together. Beat eggs and buttermilk. Add melted

butter. Stir. Add 1/2 dry ingredients and lightly

mix. Add raspberries and lightly mix. Add re-

maining dry ingredients and mix lightly to mois-

ten. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and sprinkle with

sugar. Bake 18-22 minutes. Makes 24.

Raspberry Muffins

Author Unknown

“The Food and Fellowship Cookbook”

2004

Passover Macaroons

Author Unknown

“The Food and Fellowship Cookbook”

2004

1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

1/2 cup sugar

2 TBS potato starch

1/8 TSP salt

2 egg whites (use medium eggs)

1/2 TSP almond extract

Preheat oven to 325°. Line baking sheets with

parchment paper. Mix all ingredients until well

blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared

baking sheets. Bake about 20 minutes or until

golden around edges. Remove from cookie sheet

immediately and place on wire rack to cool.

This will freeze very well. You may add chocolate

to the batter, if desired, or you may add cherries

to batter. Also good if dipped in chocolate to

cover. Cookies should be light gold all over, as

well as edges; but do not let them get too

brown. At other times of the year, you may sub-

stitute flour for the potato starch.

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Palm Sunday (April 14) 9:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

110 Church Ave.

Oshkosh, WI 54901

(All children are invited to

join the palm procession at

the beginning of the service.)

Maundy Thursday (April 18) 6:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

110 Church Ave.

Oshkosh, WI 54901

We will be joined in prayer by

our neighbors in Christ from First

Congregational Church in Osh-

kosh.

During this service, we will sub-

stitute the rite of Washing of the

Feet with Washing of the Hands.

Communion will not be distribut-

ed.

Good Friday (April 19) Noon

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

1250 Leonard Point Road

Oshkosh, WI 54904

We join with St. Paul’s United

Church of Christ and the Emmaus

Ecumenical Catholic Community

of Oshkosh to observe Good Fri-

day.

Easter Sunday (April 21) Communion

9:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

110 Church Ave.

Oshkosh

Join us for worship this week as we journey from the cross to the

empty tomb, from sin to forgiveness, and from death to life.

Holy Week is a special time in the life of the church. Throughout

these days, we will have the opportunity to celebrate the high of

Palm Sunday through the somber moments of Maundy Thursday

and Good Friday. Then, on Easter Sunday, we will rejoice again in the

Resurrection of our Lord. Make plans to be part of each of these spe-

cial opportunities to deepen your faith as we move through this very

holy time.

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Contact us: (and don’t forgot about our online contact and event RSVP options!)

Office 920.235.6180 [email protected]

Preschool 920.426.4629 [email protected]

Rev. Melodie Long

May God continue to bestow blessingsMay God continue to bestow blessings

upon you!upon you!

04-01 Kelly Luaders-Dorman 04-09 Andrew Bosma 04-21 Vi Tews

04-01 Jonathan Binder 04-11 Michelle Olejniczak 04-26 Addison Davila

04-03 Cale Simes 04-11 Ava Botterman 04-28 Lois Folck

04-03 Gabryel Matelski 04-12 Jeremy Fleck 04-28 August Helgerson

04-04 Colleen Fitzpatrick 04-13 Nick Zillges 04-29 Jaxon Galica

04-04 Melissa Engel 04-14 Ken Liske 04-29 Faith Galica

04-06 Andrew Binder 04-19 Geraldine Karns 04-29 Michael Cherwin

04-06 Mike Ruhl 04-19 Garnell Powers 04-30 Jessica Mathe

04-08 Isaiah Merrill 04-20 Xander Gawel 04-30 Emily Fleck

Congratulations to

Teagan Patton and

Eli Davila - winners

in the Oshkosh Rec

Department League

Championship.

The guys played on

the team "Ball-In"

which finished the

season undefeated.

Please submit

Easter flower or-

ders by Tuesday,

April 9th. Orders

forms are availa-

ble as bulletin

inserts and from

the office.

Flower Price Each

Lilies $10.00

Tulips $10.00

Daffodils $10.00

Hydrangeas $20.00

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The threefold mission of UC-

CI is to provide sanctuary,

hospitality, and ministry to

its member congregations

through outdoor events. A

variety of camps, retreats,

and conferences at Pilgrim Center and Moon

Beach enable people to grow and learn

through nature and spirit-lead activities.

From Presbytery Youth Camp to an intergen-

erational Family Epiphany Retreat, and

more, all ages, groups and individuals can

participate.

Start planning for summer camp! Registra-

tion is opening and sessions are filling up

quickly! Find all the camp details: https://

ucci.org/pilgrim-center/. Partial camp schol-

arships for Synod School are available

through Winnebago Presbytery up to 25% of

the cost - please contact the office for more

details.

Registration is now open! This year's theme is

Cultivating Civil Community. Bus transporta-

tion will be available through Winnebago

Presbytery - so please stay tuned for details.

Partial scholarships for Synod School are avail-

able through Winnebago Presbytery up to

25% of the cost - please contact the office for

more details.

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Presbyterian Youth Triennium is a gathering for high school age

youth from the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Cumberland

Presbyterian Church that occurs every three years. The 2019

event is July 16-20, 2019 at Purdue University. The theme for

the 2019 event is “Here’s My Heart”.

Five days of CONVERSATION, RECREATION, LEARNING, WOR-

SHIP AND FUN! Drawing from the rich and diverse theology, his-

tory and education of the Presbyterian tradition – the Triennium

experience is packed with the information students long to ex-

plore!

Find out more about registration, event plans, and travel infor-

mation from the Triennium website at

www.presbyterianyouthtriennium.org.

We’ve also posted the Triennium info sheet on our bulletin

board. Check it out.

For Triennium participants, the Winnebago Presbytery will pay

$250 towards the registration cost to the first 15 people who

register.

#REUNIR

Reuniting Families at the Border

First Presbyterian Church in Marshfield

has created the REUNIR Project to

bring awareness and promote advoca-

cy for the children and families sepa-

rated at the U.S.- Mexico border.

They have created bracelets to help

raise awareness and would like to dis-

tribute them to as many people as pos-

sible free of charge. Bracelets and oth-

er advocacy possibilities can be ob-

tained by contacting First Presbyterian

Church of Marshfield Immigration Ac-

tion Team at [email protected].

More information is available on the

Reunir Project can be found on the Fa-

cebook page: Reunir – Reuniting Fami-

lies at the Border, and on our bulletin

board.

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Thursday, April 25, 2018

Oshkosh Convention Center

2 North Main Street

The mission at the Day by Day

Warming Shelter is to provide safe,

temporary shelter, food, and sup-

portive services for adults.

Join in the “Mile of Style” for a fun-

filled evening of fabulous fashions

and fantastic raffles. It will be a ter-

rific time with great food and

friends to help out a very worthy

cause.

Tickets:

•Early bird price - $40

•Regular price (after April 3) - $45

Schedule:

4:30 p.m.—doors open

6:00 p.m.—sit down dinner

7:15 p.m.—style show

Call 920.203.4536 or register online:

www.warmingshelter.com/mile-of-

style-style-show.

Oshkosh Chamber Singers to perform Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Sunday, April 14 (Palm Sunday)

3:00 p.m.

Most Blessed Sacrament Parish

605 Merritt Avenue, Oshkosh

George Frideric Handel’s beloved masterpiece “Messiah” will be

performed in its entirety on Palm Sunday, April 14, by the Osh-

kosh Chamber Singers, in partnership with the Oshkosh Sympho-

ny Orchestra.

This will be the first time since 1990 that “Messiah” is performed

in Oshkosh in its entirety.

The Baroque-era oratorio originally was an Easter offering and

was premiered during the Lenten season in 1743. It is written in

three parts: the first prophesizing the birth of Jesus Christ; the

second including the crucifixion and resurrection, honoring his

sacrifice for mankind; and the final section lauding his resurrec-

tion, eternal life, and victory over sin. Included is the well-known

“Hallelujah” chorus.

Messiah has become one of the most enduring choral works of all

time and one of the best-known and most frequently performed

choral works in Western music.

Ticket information is available by calling 920-312-8290 or at

www.OshkoshChamberSingers.org.

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