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Tuesday, June 19th June 3rd — Service at 9am
Recreation = Re-creation! Summer has finally arrived (I think)! Sum-
mer is time for rejuvenation and vaca-
tions. We spend more time outside and
more time connecting in different ways.
Since most of our formative years spent
summer on break, our natural inclination is to slow down, relax, take
some time for ourselves and our families.
So where does God fit in? How do we rejuvenate our relationship
with God and our church family?
Just as we spend more time with family and more time taking care
of ourselves, we also should spend more time working on our spiri-
tual health. Seek ways to relax with God. We recently got out our
hammock and the kids have enjoyed spending time lounging and
swinging. It is quite enjoyable to lay in the hammock, read a book
and listen to nature. The birds chirping, the dogs barking, the
smells of flowers and mowed grass, are all reminders of creation,
the beauty of God. The warm sun, the cool showers, the friendly
faces, all chances to see God, to remember God, to connect with
God.
Remember God is everywhere. Find God where you are and spend
this Summer enjoying recreation and re-creation!
Pastor Katie
PRAYER MINISTRY “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, pre-sent your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6.
If you would like to add a prayer request, please contact one of the Elders.
For prayer requests to be included in the weekly bulletin, please contact Pastor Katie ([email protected]) BEFORE Wednesday of each week.
June 3 & 10
Gerald & Paula Harris
Jozelle Roberts & Dalton Krueger
June 17 & 24
Gregg & Linda Lippens
Craig Cahill & Trudi Wesemann
(Please contact Head Usher Alex Zubrod at 920-261-8289 if you would like to assist with
this ministry..)
PRAYER CHAIN If you have any prayer requests or want to be included on the Ebenezer Prayer Chain, please contact Pastor Katie Van der Linden at (610) 442-3790 OR [email protected]. The most important thing to remember is to have permission of the person or family before you request it be included on the Prayer Chain. Also, please be sure to just give facts and don’t add any rumors or assumptions. Please use any information you get just for the prayer request.
The Choir will be OFF for the summer months. Practice will resume in fall. We will keep everyone updated. Contact Glennis Zastrow if
you have questions.
E-MAIL FILE We are in the process of updating our mass e-mail list so Pastor Katie can send messages to all church members at once.
I would appreciate it if all church members would forward their e-mail addresses to me, ([email protected]) so I can check it against my list. Trudi will then update the file at church for Pastor Katie to use. Thank you. Dawn
I graduated NWTC, (Northeast Technical College of Wisconsin), in Green Bay on May 11th
with my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I graduated with highest honors
and also wore a sash for the study abroad program I did in Belize. My future plans are
attending UW Whitewater in the fall to complete my bachelor's in education with the dual
certification program that includes special education. I thank my Ebenezer family for all
their support and prayers and goodie baskets through my journey, and ask that you con-
tinue to pray and support me as I continue on with this next step of that journey.
Monica Meyer
Next fall I will be attending Boston University and plan to major in Film and T.V. I hope to one day become a
movie director or producer, but my back-up plan is to use my communications degree to become a book or maga-
zine editor. While attending BU, I hope to study abroad in Australia and participate in an internship in L.A, Cali-
fornia. This year I was one of the fortunate seniors to receive scholarships, including the Reverend Frederick
and Ruth Lempke scholarship along with the Katherine Skinner Theater award and American Legion Medal award.
As I head off to Boston in September, and wherever else I go in the future, I will forever remember everyone at
Ebenezer Moravian Church and the support and love the church has given me. Jillian Degrandt
MEALS ON WHEELS It was back in 1970 when the idea of providing a healthy meal for some of our city’s elderly and/or recuperating citizens, delivered to their homes, began to get some con-sideration. A planning committee composed of representatives from the hospital, churches and Health Department put together the logistics of doing this. The task was completed and on June 1, 1972, meals prepared by the hospital, were delivered to 21 customers on 2 routes by volunteer teams from the churches of Watertown.
December 1, 1973, a third route was begun and in March of 1976 Marquardt Manor’s dietary department prepared meals for a 4th route. In time the hospital assumed preparation of all 4 routes until construction projects there necessitated changes in preparation and pickup sites with the last being Perkins Restaurant. When Perkins closed the end of October 2017, the Watertown Meals on Wheels ceased.
Ebenezer participated in the Meals on Wheels program almost from the beginning and happened to be on “duty” to do the last week of service.
The Jefferson County Senior Nutrition has added Watertown’s patrons to it’s program and is in need of volunteers. When we were approached about continuing our services, we were without a pastor and it was decided to hold off and let the elders and our new pastor make that decision.
Let the boards know of your wishes, keeping in mind the importance of this service, but knowing it can’t be done unless YOU are willing to help out. This is a very important ministry to our community and a great way to meet our neighbors!
LAYETTE CHALLENGE On May 13, Justin Rabbach from the Board of World Mission joined us for our Mission Sunday. He shared with us a list of aid needed for the medical clinic in Ahuas, Honduras. Pastor Katie and Justin challenged our congregation to create 50 of these in time for Father’s Day (June 17).
A church of 77 made 25 care packages for refugees in Madison. Our church of 200 can definitely create 50 layettes for families in Honduras. Kits can be dropped off in the narthex in any box as they will be repackaged to get to Honduras. The deadline is June 17th! If each family creates one, we will surpass our goal easily!
Layette List — For newborn babies at the Moravian Clinic in Ahuas, Honduras
Onesies
a couple of diapers (CLOTH….NOT disposable)
diaper pins
lightweight receiving blanket
baby hat
socks or bib
teether or some SMALL toy
baby powder
Over 200 babies are born each year at the Ahuas clinic in Honduras. This ministry has served the people of La Mos-quitia for over 70 years. Layettes, basically a “welcome to the world” kit for newborns, are a tremendous gift for new par-ents in this area. Once packaged, a representative of the Board of World Mission will carry the Layettes to the clinic, where they will be gifted by the doctors and nurses on staff at the clinic
April 5: 25 (snow)
April 22: 76
April 29: 59
May 6: 46
May 13: 68
(Mother’s Day & Mission Sunday)
Pastor Katie Van der Linden
(610) 442-3790
IF NOT AVAILABLE
CONTACT:
Tom Naatz, Vice-Elder Chair
(920) 699-3118
Buzz Orval, Trustee Chair
(920) 674-3440
2 - Francis Orval, Jr.
3 - Timothy Brown
3 - Reinhold Petig
4 - Aaron Van der Linden
4 - Jozelle Roberts
4 - Paul Schultz, Jr.
7 - Scott Beerbohm
7 - Jean Walker
8 - Bob Meyer
8 - John Vesper, Jr.
10 - Kristine Schefft
11 - Darrin Krueger
12 - Stephanie Saxby
14 - Pat Counsell
17 - Tracey Rein
19 - Laura Zubrod
22 - Heather Barnes
24 - Matt Orval
25 - Dianne Schuett
27 - Rachel Kopp
28 - LeRoy Gronert, Jr.
2 - Tom & Virginia Naatz
3 - Everett Jr. & Judith Strauss
10 - Bruce & MaryLou Kopp
11 - Gerald & Carol Schultz
23 - John & Theresa Vesper
26 - Charles & Judith Wesemann
28 - Nathan & Angela Baum
29 - John & Janet Parmley
30 - Don & JoAnn Draheim
APOLOGIES:
Omitted in May newsletter:
May 12: Alex & Laura Zubrod
SPECIAL MUSIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Do you have a musical talent
you would like to share with
your Ebenezer church family?
Consider volunteering to sing or
play a musical instrument (solo
or with a group) during church
on Sundays this summer. Young
and old alike share your special
skills to an appreciative, loving
audience! If you need accompa-
niment we can work that out with one of our resi-
dent pianists. If interested please contact an Elder
and book your gig!
GREETERS, LAY READERS & FELLOWSHIP HOSTS If you are interested in being a greeter or lay reader, or hosting Fellowship Hour after the church service, please sign up.
The Elder on duty each month will pass around the clipboards before worship begins and will collect them at the end of announcements. If you wish to sign up after the service is over, the clipboards will be in the Narthex.
BOARD BOOKS
The City of Watertown Health Department needs board books for at risk preschool children. The
books should be gently used or new, bright colors and easy language. (most of them are). The city
Health Department takes the books to children, helps parents with reading to the children and gives a
book to the family. Reading is an essential skill and early intervention is so important for a child’s de-
velopment. This could be a one time project, or an on going project. Carol Grunewald has offered to
take the books to the Health Department, or someone else could be designated. This is a community
out reach project.
NOISY OFFERING April to June — Food to Go & Grow
July to September — Shared Community Mission
If you have any suggestions for future rotations, please share your idea with one of the Elders.
Among Friends – Fireside Trip
Come and see Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping at the Fireside in Fort
Atkinson on Thursday evening July 12th. This is the sequel to the original Church
Basement Ladies show we saw last year. Watch as these Church Ladies deal with
life, death, and new adventures, finding strength in each other from songs, heart-
warming humor, and hilarious tactics.
Price of the international buffet and the performance ticket is $69.00 per person.
We will not order tickets until we have 18 people signed up which is the minimum to
get the group rate. Invite interested family and friends to come with us to enjoy a
night of food, fellowship, and fun. A sign-up sheet is available in the church narthex
for those interested. If you have any questions please contact Tom Naatz cell#
920-248-1029
Taking a Deep Breath - A Service of Healing
Ebenezer has been through a lot in the last two years. Much has changed and for many, it has felt different. It is hard to say exactly, but there are so many emotions connected to the last two years, we might not even realize it. Transitions and change are hard. They become even harder when we do not get the opportunity to release emotions and share feelings. On Saturday June 2nd at 7pm, we will have the opportunity to start healing. It is a process and doesn’t happen overnight, but having a chance to voice our feelings and share our struggles in a safe place is a good start. Come, share, observe, listen, find support in one another.
REACHING OUT… This is a list of members that may not be able to attend church regularly. Please feel free to contact them via mail. If you wish to have your contact information or someone close to you added, please contact Shelly Degrandt at (920)988-6281 or at [email protected].
Dianne Schuett
407 Dorothy Place
Watertown, WI 53094
Janet Butzine
Lilac Springs, Room 115
403 O’Neil Street
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(NEW ADDRESS as of 5/1)
Leroy Gronert, Sr.
Dycora Nursing Home
Apt. 201
430 Wilcox St.
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Marion Schwartz
Marquardt Memorial Manor
1020 Hill St. Room 706
Watertown, WI 53098
Douglas Rabbach
Park Ridge (Zinzendorf)
1148 Bayberry Drive
Watertown, WI 53098
Naomi Athas
301 Jackson Street
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Joyce Kopp
317 Lauren Lane
Watertown, WI 53094
Carol Schultz
Park Terrace
1047 Hill Street, Room 2528
Watertown, WI 53098
Todd Hamann #627678
John C Burke Correctional Center
900 South Madison St.
Waupun, WI 53963
Please help keep our website updated with current pictures of church activities, ministries, church grounds and church fa-cilities. Send pictures as jpg files to Dawn Westenberg at [email protected]. We desperately need to update the photo-graphs currently on our website.
We are also looking for new group pictures of all the church boards and committees.
LOAVES & FISHES
Contact Linda Lippens
In partnership with the Watertown Moravian Church, we provide din-ner for our community free of charge. The meal is served every Monday evening, except holidays, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Watertown Moravian Church, 510 Cole Street.
JUNE — MENU & SERVERS 4: Spaghetti
Pick’n Save
11: Chicken
Kwik Trip (Todd’s Group)
18: Tuna Casserole
Carmen / Summit Harvest
25: Sub sandwiches
4H
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MORAVIAN WOMEN The Ebenezer Women meet at 9:00am on the first Wednesday of every month.
June will be the last meeting, as we will be taking the summer months off . We will resume meeting again in September.
If you have any questions, please call Karol - 261-7388 OR Linda - 699-3781.
FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Watertown Food Pantry is looking for individuals who would be able to work 1 to 4 times per
month, usually mornings between 8am and 10am. Some lifting would be involved. Jobs include making
pickups at local grocery stores, moving cases of items at the pantry and unloading vehicles for food
drive events. Having a van or small truck would be helpful, but not necessary.
If interested, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 920-261-7068 and leave a message. Or, you
may also send an e-mail to [email protected].
2018 Summer Camping Season
4MCAMP (Mini-Moravians at Mt. Morris) This camp is for children having completed grades 1
and 2. The site is our Mount Morris Camp and Conference Center, Mt. Morris, WI. We staff the camp so that campers can receive a great deal of attention, but it is helpful if the children are ready for, or have been away from home and their parents for a few days.
Age: Completed 1-2 grade
Dates: Monday, August 13th (late morning) - Wednesday, August 15
th
Director: Stacy Wickert E-mail: [email protected] AND Staci Mareese-Wheeler E-mail: [email protected]
Total cost of camp: $135.00: Registration Fee (non-refundable): $35.00*; District Voucher: $55.00; AMOUNT DUE AT
CAMP: $45.00 - Ebenezer covers this
JUNIOR CAMP Junior Camp will unfold this summer, for children grades 3 through 5, in the beautiful woodland set-
ting of Mount Morris Camp and Conference Center, Mount Morris, WI. Filled with energy and excitement for Christ, the staff cannot wait for your children to come, explore and grow in their faith.
Age: Completed 3,4,5 grade
Dates: Monday, July 30th (mid-afternoon) – Friday, August 3
rd (late morning)
Director: Katie & Aaron Van der Linden E-mail: [email protected]
Total cost of camp: $200.00; Registration Fee (non-refundable): $35.00* - District Voucher: $80.00; AMOUNT DUE AT
CAMP: $85.00 - Ebenezer covers this
WINMOR Winmor is a conference camping experience for young people having completed grades 6 – 8. The site is at
our Mount Morris Camp and Conference Center, Mt. Morris, Wisconsin.
Age: Completed 6,7,8 grade
Dates: Sunday, July 22nd
(mid-afternoon) – Saturday, July 28th (mid-morning)
Director: Dason Kurkiewicz E-mail:[email protected]
Total cost of camp: $290.00; Registration Fee (non-refundable): $35.00* - District Voucher: $115.00; AMOUNT DUE
AT CAMP: $140.00 - Ebenezer covers this
CHETEK Chetek is the conference camping experience for those young person’s having completed the 9th
grade
through age 21. The site is our Mount Morris Camp and Conference Center, Mt. Morris, Wisconsin.
Age: Completed 9th grade - age 21
Dates: Sunday, July 15th (mid-afternoon) – Saturday, July 21
st (mid-morning)
Director: Jason Andersen E-Mail: [email protected] AND Amy Andersen E-mail: [email protected]
Total cost of camp: $290.00; Registration Fee (non-refundable): $35.00* - District Voucher: $115.00; AMOUNT DUE
AT CAMP: $140.00 - Ebenezer covers this
ALL registrations will be received on a first come, first served basis. Due to camp planning, camper placement may not be guaranteed.
ALL registration forms for 4M, Junior, Winmor and Chetek camps can be mailed to the Western District Camp registrar at the following address: (Camp Name), c/o Linda Rabbach, N8071 High Road, Watertown, WI 53094
BOARD OF ELDERS: 2018-2019
Pastor Katie: Chair
(610) 442-3790
Tom Naatz: Vice-Chair
(920) 699-3118
Tammy Meyer: Secretary
(920) 342-3849)
Amanda Baneck: Music & CEF Rep
(920) 285-6248
Linda Lippens: Correspondence
(920) 253-8137
Theresa Vesper: Worship Liaison
920-342-8021
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 2018-2019
Buzz Orval: Chair
(920) 674-3440
John Vesper: Vice-Chair
920-248-6910
Kris Kerr: Secretary
(920) 261-1523
Megan Lippens
(920) 253-8139
Ann Walsh
(920) 699-2884
Tuesday 10am to 2 pm
Thursday 10am to 2 pm
Please contact Pastor Katie to make
Book Study Group
Do you like to read? Have you read any good books lately?
Want to get out to a nice meal and chat a while? Pastor
Katie is looking to start a book club at Ebenezer. A book
will be chosen (recommendations needed, not necessarily
a spiritual book, God speaks through many books) and
copies made available. A date will be chosen to enjoy a
lunch or dinner out while discussing the book. Even if you
do not choose to read the book, you are invited to join
for the event. Please talk to Pastor Katie if you would like
to join and also if you prefer a lunch or a dinner. We will
try to pick a local restaurant possibly linked with the
theme of the book.
Look for a sign-up sheet in the narthex. This is open to
everyone, friends and family too. Always a good time
sharing a meal and discussing a good book!
Ebenezer Kids is BAAAACCCKKK!
It has been a while (like years!) but we have some amazing kids who need a space of their own. Mark your calendars for June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21! Bring your kiddos to church from 6-8pm for church just for them. We will have lessons and crafts, games and snacks.
All ages welcome. Parents can stay or go. Please talk to Pastor Katie for more information or to volunteer. This will be a great space for kids to feel special and learn about God in a way that is fun and flexible.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL GET READY!! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is approaching FAST. It will be held Monday, June 11th to Friday, June 15th 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm (supper included) Come join us for a fun and enjoyable week of Vacation Bible School.
The theme this year is “Mighty Fortress – In Jesus, the Victory is Won!” We will be learning a different bible story each day: God's Might Tumbles Jericho's Walls — God Delivers King Hezekiah's Kingdom — God's Word Reforms King Josiah — King Jesus Enters Jerusalem — Jesus Wins the Victory
Join us for: Mighty Fortress Opening / Closing Program — Bible Challenge / Stronghold Storytelling — Festival Crafts Tournament Games.
Pick up a registration form in the church Narthex or visit the church website to print a registration form.
If you would like to donate much-needed supplies or provide a meal, sign-up sheets are in the narthex. If you would like to help or have any questions, please contact the VBS Director, Dawn Westenberg, at 920-261-7068 or via e-mail at [email protected].
CAPITAL FUND DRIVE ARROWHEAD EXPANSION
In 1964, the Western District of the Moravian Church purchased what would become the Mount Morris Camp & Conference Center. Sandhill was built as the first programming space with complete kitchen facilities in 1972. In 2000, additional buildings were constructed con-sisting of seven cabins, Black Oak and Arrowhead, which was to be used as the primary pro-gram and dining space. The Mount Morris Board of Directors, affirmed by the 2016 Western District Synod, approved a $600,000 campaign to expand Arrowhead.
Contributions may be made on line: www.mt-morris.org.
Click on Arrowhead Expansion and then ”$Donate”.
Please select “Arrowhead Expansion Project Fund”.
FELLOWSHIP TIME Being someone who has been born and raised Moravian, specifically a lifelong member of Ebene-zer, I have always taken pride in knowing that people have referred to Ebenezer as the "friendly country church." Having been involved in Praise Bands in different congregations, I have definitely been able to see why people say what they do about Ebenezer. However, lately it has come to our attention that we may not always be greeting people that are visitors in the way we should. Maybe we are too shy to introduce ourselves. Maybe it's not knowing what to talk about. Or maybe it is sim-ply not wanting to engage in a conversation before church. Whatever the reason, it is so important that we try to make these new people feel welcome. The Board of Elders has decided that the 2nd Sunday of every month, beginning in June (if nobody has already signed up), we will hold a fellow-ship hour. This guarantees at least one Sunday a month where people can enjoy a snack and drink and feel comfortable engaging in a conversation in a less formal setting. Our hope is that we as a congregation, can begin new relationships with people we don't know to encourage them to keep on returning. Let's all work together to continue being the "friendly country church."
In Christian Love,
Theresa Vesper, Elder
Bohdi Degrandt is finishing 7th grade at Riverside Middle
School in Watertown. He has a great sense of humor and
has a knack for making people laugh. His top interests in-
clude dirt bike riding and four-wheeling. Lacrosse is his fa-
vorite sport and he also plays football. He’s a member of
student council at school, plays percussion in the school
band, and serves as a student representative on the Positive
Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) team. He does-
n’t love school, but he is an honor roll student. In his down-
time he can be found watching YouTube, playing Fortnite on Play Station 4, riding wheelies on his dirt
bike, mastering scooter tricks, or performing acrobatics on the trampoline. He also appreciates quality
time with his sister, Jillian. Bohdi is excited to be a communicant member of the Ebenezer congrega-
tion.
Shelly Degrandt
Kaylin Bender is in 8th grade at Johnson Creek Schools. She enjoys spending time with her family
and friends and her dog Shelby. She is looking forward to High School and wants to join FFA and Art
Club as she is an animal lover and would like to work with horses someday.
Sherry Bender
Emmaleigh Rein was born October 30, 2004 and was baptized on December 12, 2004 at Emmanuel
United Church of Christ in Dousman, WI. Emmaleigh lives with Mom, Dad, Alli, also pets Tommy and
Ellenore (the family cats) and a special frog named Swimmy. Emmaleigh attends Riverside Middle
School and is finishing up 7th grade. Her favorite subject is Science and she plays the flute in band.
This year she participated in Solo & Ensemble for her first time. Next year she will be adding choir to
her schedule and looking forward to making the school trip to Washington D.C. Emmaleigh has been on
the high honor roll and involved in many extra-curricular activities including Show Choir, School musi-
cals; High School Musical Jr and Captain Bree and Her Lady Pirates and track. This year in Track she
participated in long jump, 4x100 meter relay and she hopes to add pole vaulting in her high school
years. Emmaleigh is also very excited to continue her faith journey as a new confirmed member of
Ebenezer Moravian Church. Her Church family and faith continues to be a very important part of her
everyday life. As parent’s we realize we are blessed and proud of her accomplishments, supporting,
watching her grow-up making decisions (good & bad) in all aspects of her life experiences.
Tracey & Eric
Ebenezer wishes a loving farewell to Kathy and Jim Baum who are with-drawing their membership from our church. They are following God’s lead-ing and thank you for your prayers for this difficult decision. The Baum’s have been members at Ebenezer for over 30 years and are thankful for their connections and support.
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