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Viroqua and Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches Post Office Box 127 Viroqua, WI 54665 PHONE: 608-637-3551 (Office/Kris) 608-638-7627/Office/Pastor Jean) FAX: 608-638-3651 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ViroquaUMC.org [email protected]
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Liberty Pole United Methodist Church– 9:00 A.M.
Viroqua United Methodist Church– 10:30 A.M.
SUNDAY SCHOOL will resume Sept. 25th
LEAPs Sunday School—designated Sundays
during the summer
Address Label
Return Service Requested
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Viroqua, Wisconsin
54665
Permit Number 11
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THE CROSS & THE FLAME
Viroqua UMC offers 2 Adult Bible Study classes from 9:00 am - 10:00 am every Sunday @ V. Prayer Meeting, every Thursday - 1:15 pm
July 2016 EVENTS Calendar enclosed.
P.O. Box 127, Viroqua, WI 54665 July 2016
Viroqua &
Liberty Pole
United Methodist Churches
THE CROSS & THE FLAME
Dear Friends,
Summer is in full swing and the 4th of July is almost here! Many youth have been
attending summer school and/or summer recreation for a few weeks. The crops that blanket the hillsides are growing, growing and growing. New calves are being born. People are out biking, walking, roller skating, boating, fishing, planting gardens and doing all kinds of landscaping, to name a few activities. Summer time takes on its own personality and scheduling. After a long winter and spring, people in the Midwest seem to go bananas trying to cram as many activities as they can in the summer months due to the nicer weather; or so it appears. In all of our busyness, please take time out to be in God’s Word and in prayer. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, had some great sayings that could be applied to each of our lives. The following are just a few:
1.) “Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.” 2.) “Unless God has raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils. But if God be for you, who can be against you? Are all of them together stronger than God? Oh be not weary of well doing!” 3.) “What one generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace.” 4.) “We should be rigorous in judging ourselves and gracious in judging others.”
5.) “Do you not know that God entrusted you with that money (all above what buys necessities for your families) to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to help the stranger, the widow, the fatherless; and, indeed, as far as it will go, to relieve the wants of all mankind? How can you, how dare you, defraud the Lord, by applying it to any other purpose?”
6.) “God grant that I may never live to be useless!”
7.) “In using all means, seek God alone. In and through every outward thing, look only to the power of His Spirit, and the merits of His Son. Beware you do not get stuck in the work itself; if you do, it is all lost labor. Nothing short of God can satisfy your soul. Therefore, fix on Him in all, through all, and above all...Remember also to use all means as means-as ordained, not for their own sake...” May you have a happy and safe 4
th of July, stay in God’s Word and keep praying…
Sincerely, Pastor Jean
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TABLE OF CONTENTS July Scriptures................................................................. pg. 3
Advanced Lay Service Class............................................pg. 4
Anniversaries, Birthdays, Weddings, Deaths.................pg. 5
Newsletter deadline for August.....................................pg. 5
Outdoor Worship—July 17th........................................pg. 6
Liberty Pole Summer Cookout at Nelsons...................pg. 6
IGNITE EVENT................................................................pg. 7
VBS ..................................................................................pg. 7
Sunday School Scoop......................................................pg. 7
LeAPS...............................................................................pg. 7
Clown Crew Show..........................................................pg. 7
Trustees Minutes.............................................................pg. 8
Thank you from Allison Hardy.......................................pg. 8
Special Thanks from UMCOR.........................................pg. 8
V & LP Mission Committee Projects..............................pg. 9
Community Events..........................................................pg. 9
14th Annual Viroqua Bluegrass & Gospel Festival.......pg. 10
LP Administrative Board Meeting Minutes...................pg. 11
Relay for Life..................................................................pg. 11
The Cross & The Flame is published monthly by the Viroqua and Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches for our congregation and friends. We welcome you
with open hearts, open arms and open doors.
VIROQUA UMC/OFFICE
221 S. Center Ave.
Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: 608-637-3551
Fax: 608-638-6351
Email: [email protected]
www.ViroquaUMC.org
OFFICE HOURS 9:00 a.m . - 1:00 p.m. Monday & Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - Noon on Thursday & Friday
LIBERTY POLE UMC S 6759 St. Hwy. 27
Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: 608-675-3630
STAFF Jean Waldron, Pastor
Parsonage Phone: 608-637-7614
Pastor’s Direct Line: 608-638-7627
Email: [email protected]
Kristin Potochick, Secretary Office Phone: 608-637-3551
Email: [email protected]
Liberty Pole UMC Service Assistants
Ushers/Greeters July 3rd - Andy & Renae Diehl July 10th - Andy & Renae Diehl July 17th - Andy & Renae Diehl July 24th - Adam & Deanna Funk July 31st - Adam and Deanna Funk Liturgist July 3rd - Paul Adams July 10th - Deb Deaver July 24th - Deb Deaver July 31st - Paul Adams
Viroqua UMC Service Assistants
Ushers July 3rd - Dale & Jolene Gudgeon July 10th - Greg & Mary Cheever July 17th (Park) Cavan Fang & Dan Casper July 24th - Pat Matz & Betty Ross July 31st - Veryel & Lorraine Gerdl Greeters July 3rd - Annabel McGarry July 10th - David Peterson July 17th - Dan Casper July 24th - Jolene Gudgeon July 31st - Lynn Whitney Liturgist - Elizabeth Roberts July 24th
John Wesley Quote John Wesley, How To Pray: The Best of John Wesley on Prayer “All sorts of prayer- public, private, mental, vocal. Do not be diligent in one kind of prayer and negligent in others... let us use all.” (Eph. 6:18 on prayer)
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Present: Barb Robson, Fae Zitzner, Sandy and Bill Marohl, Brian and Joyce Funk, Pastor Jean and Tamie Thompson
Sandy called meeting to order. Pastor Jean read Psalm 145 for a devotion.
Secretary and Treasurer Reports were read and approved.
Old Business:
—Fred Zitzner filled in hole in parking lot and trimmed trees. —Geraniums have been planted. —Bill summed up responses received from the letter that was sent out to all members regarding membership and giving pledges.
New Business:
—All church Brat Sale will be Saturday July 23rd from 10 to 2. We will be encouraging both men and Women to volunteer for a shift. —Coffee sale at Farmer's Market will be Saturday August 27th from 7:30 to noon. —Vacation Bible School will be August 8-12th from 9 to noon. Theme is Cave Quest. —Joint outdoor worship service will be Sunday July 17th at the park with the Discords providing the service.
Next meeting will be August 2nd at 7p.m.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn meeting.
Meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
Respectfully submitted by: Tamie Thompson.
LP Administrative Board Meeting Minutes, June 6th
Relay for Life
A Big THANK YOU to both churches that gave and participated in the 2016 Relay For Life. Our total was $1,980.00. There were 5 Team Members, but we had around 10 walkers. Thank you to those that came for the program and walked the track for a good cause. This year’s event just got started with a few walks around the track and then the storms came. With the strong winds, lightning and rain the event had to be stopped early. The Viroqua Relay for Life had 17 Teams and raised $29,797.92 for cancer research.
GROW IN SPIRIT
Think of the soul as part of God’s garden. He plants us to grow in spirit and
to thrive with faith. We begin in fertile soil, but we cannot develop without
nourishment. We must keep the garden watered daily with prayer and fed
weekly with worship, and remove the weeds of doubt and fear so that the
soul can flourish. Worship this week and every week...root your life in God.
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July Scriptures
July 3, Independence Sunday
Holy Communion, Intinction
Psalm 14 UMH 746
Exodus 20:1-3 (#1)
Luke 15:1-10
“You Shall Have No other Gods Before Me”
July 10, 8th Sunday in Kingdomtide
Psalm 4 UMH 741
Exodus 20:1-6 (#2)
Luke 16:1-13
“You Shall Not Make for Yourself an Idol”
July 17, 9th Sunday in Kingdomtide
Joint Picnic in the Park
With the DisChords
July 24, 10th Sunday in Kingdomtide
Psalm 133 UMH 850
Exodus 20:1-7 (#3)
Luke 17:1-4
“You Shall Not take the Name of the Lord in Vain”
July 31, 11th Sunday in Kindomtide
Psalm 107:1-9, 33-43 UMH 830
Hosea 11:1-11
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
“A Rich Fool, Poor in the Sight of God”
Happy 4th of
July
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Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches Mission Statement
The Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches exist for the purpose of carrying out Christ’s Great
Commission by enabling all who come to personally know the joy of God’s love and forgiveness and to
lovingly share this joy in the fellowship of the church and in reaching people throughout the world.
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The Viroqua UMC Mission Committee was able to send 12 school bags with supplies and 2 health kits to the Annual Conference in June. “Thank You” to all of you who contributed for this mission project.
The Liberty Pole UMC Mission Committee was able to send 10 school kits, 8 kids kits, and 6
women’s kits to the Annual Conference in June. “Thank You” to all of you who contributed for
this mission project.
Viroqua UMW Mission Committee Project
Liberty Pole UMW Mission Committee Project
Community Events in July: Monday, July 4th 1-5:00 p.m. Annual Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Social on the lawn of the Sherry-Butt House. Serving time is
1–5 p.m. Musical entertainment from Viroqua Men’s Chorus and the Viroqua Community Band begins at 1:30 p. m. There will be a special exhibit sponsored by the VC Museum, “A History of the Viroqua City Band.” The event is sponsored by the Vernon County Historical Society and all proceeds will go to the continued restoration of the House as well as the Capital Campaign—Elevator Project at the Vernon County Museum. In case of inclement weather the event will be held at the Vernon County Fairgrounds.
Sun. July 10th 2-4:00 p.m. Bethel Home Pie and Ice Cream Social at Maplewood Terrace, 20 Garfield Avenue, Viroqua— homemade pie, ice cream, lemonade and coffee— freewill offering. Wed., July 20th 5:30 p.m. Ignite Event at the Viroqua UMC Parking Lot. Blessing of the animal service, followed by clown show and barbeque. Thursday, July 28th 5-7:00 p.m. Burgers in the Park– Outdoor concert by the Dis Chords to benefit Bethel Butikk Food Pantry— Davidson Park, Westby, there will be a Silent Auction to help replenish the food pantry at Bethel Butikk.
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Present: Aaron Hanson, Gregory Cheever, David Peterson, Pastor Jean, Pete Gilman
There was an accident during the resurfacing of the parking lot on 6/2/2016. David will call the insurance company to help answer their questions. The faucet in the men’s upstairs bathroom is leaking. A motion was made and seconded to have Strang Plumbing fix the bathroom faucet for $375.00 A motion was made and seconded to accept Head Start’s proposal for rent in the amount of $4,283.45. A motion was made and seconded to purchase a new Proteam commercial vacuum cleaner from A—1 Vacuum in LaCrosse. The vacuum has a three-year warranty. The cost is $500.00 and it is to be paid with trustee’s fund resources. A motion was made and seconded to replace the air conditioner in the Parsonage. The lawnmower was in for repair, and that is why the lawn has not been mowed.
Trustees Meeting - June 14th
Special Thanks from UMCOR
We received a thank you letter dated
June 2nd from UMCOR for our support
of Paul Lee Webster in the amount of
$8.00; and for our contribution of
$50.00 to the General Board of Glob-
al Ministries through the Advance,
the designated giving channel of
the United Methodist Church.
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Theodore Hanson July 2nd (V)
Corey Primmer July 2nd (V)
Ashley Thompson July 2nd (LP)
Dustin Stalsberg July 3rd (V)
Tatum Schumacher July 4th (LP)
Christopher Steele July 4th (V)
Bradley Funk July 5th (LP)
Jessica Steiger July 6th (V)
Bryce Funk July 8th (LP)
Mason Neprud July 9th (LP)
Mary Cheever July 10th (V)
Kathy Hanson July 10th (V)
Laura Hicks July 10th (V)
Brandon Hall July 14th (V)
Randal Fortney July 15th (V)
Kevin Haakenson July 15th (V)
Cody Zitzner July 16th (LP)
Lars Thompson July 17th (LP)
Aaron Peterson July 18th (V)
Arden Zitzner July 18th (LP)
Dylan Hoiland July 19th (V)
Leif Thompson July 19th (LP)
Faith Gardner July 21st (LP)
Heather Slack July 23rd (LP)
Alexa Lind July 24th (LP)
Kari Davidson July 25th (V)
Zachary Weis July 28th (LP)
Wayne Robson July 29th (LP)
Seth Volden July 30th (LP)
Caleb Hendrickson July 31st (V)
Carolyn Schroeder July 31st (V)
Birthdays
Randal & Deanna Fortney July 2nd (V)
Brian & Signe Mikkelson July 4th (LP)
Alan & Judy Christianson July 24th (LP)
Brian & Tammy Gardner July 24th (LP)
Happy Anniversary
Newsletter Deadline The deadline for the August newsletter is
July 25th. Please provide your submissions as
early as possible so that we produce the best
newsletter possible!
Wedding Congratulations to Jacob and Elizabeth who were married on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at the Viroqua UMC. They are now Mr. and Mrs. Jacob and Elizabeth Hendrickon.
Deaths Agnes Morkrid
Passed away at Vernon Manor on June 20th.
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Outdoor Worship
On Sunday, July 17th, the DisChords will lead us in music and praise at our annual outdoor worship service and picnic on July 17th at Eckhart Park in Viroqua. We have reserved the large shelter. Both congregations will gather at 10:30 a.m. for an old-time camp meeting. In case of bad weather we will move to the Viroqua Church. Bring a lawn chair for the service, bring tableware and a dish to share for the potluck picnic afterwards and, most important, bring a friend.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Liberty Pole Summer Cookout—July 23rd
Liberty Pole Summer
Cookout Nelson Agri-Center
Sat., July 23rd
10:00-2:00p.m.
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Vacation Bible School—August 8-12th
IGNITE EVENT—July 20th
On July 20th starting at 5:30 p.m. there will be a little blessing of the
animals service in the Viroqua Church parking lot followed by a clown show and barbeque. If you would like your pet blessed, please have your pets under your control, i.e. leash, harness, carrier. We want to make this a fun and safe event.
Clown Crew Show on Wednesday, July 20th at 6:03 pm at the Church. If you still want to be a clown we have very small parts available for you...contact me at 632-0454-Todd That's all for now see you at Church.......Todd Overbo
Sunday School Scoop
We have been talking about the Shepherd-Who He is, How He became the Shepherd and why He is such a Good Shepherd......
LEAPS
Next LEAP's Nite is Friday, July 15 and sing for Church on Sunday, July 17....
Clown Crew Show
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Outdoor Worship
On Sunday, July 17th, the DisChords will lead us in music and praise at our annual outdoor worship service and picnic on July 17th at Eckhart Park in Viroqua. We have reserved the large shelter. Both congregations will gather at 10:30 a.m. for an old-time camp meeting. In case of bad weather we will move to the Viroqua Church. Bring a lawn chair for the service, bring tableware and a dish to share for the potluck picnic afterwards and, most important, bring a friend.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Liberty Pole Summer Cookout—July 23rd
Liberty Pole Summer
Cookout Nelson Agri-Center
Sat., July 23rd
10:00-2:00p.m.
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Vacation Bible School—August 8-12th
IGNITE EVENT—July 20th
On July 20th starting at 5:30 p.m. there will be a little blessing of the
animals service in the Viroqua Church parking lot followed by a clown show and barbeque. If you would like your pet blessed, please have your pets under your control, i.e. leash, harness, carrier. We want to make this a fun and safe event.
Clown Crew Show on Wednesday, July 20th at 6:03 pm at the Church. If you still want to be a clown we have very small parts available for you...contact me at 632-0454-Todd That's all for now see you at Church.......Todd Overbo
Sunday School Scoop
We have been talking about the Shepherd-Who He is, How He became the Shepherd and why He is such a Good Shepherd......
LEAPS
Next LEAP's Nite is Friday, July 15 and sing for Church on Sunday, July 17....
Clown Crew Show
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Present: Aaron Hanson, Gregory Cheever, David Peterson, Pastor Jean, Pete Gilman
There was an accident during the resurfacing of the parking lot on 6/2/2016. David will call the insurance company to help answer their questions. The faucet in the men’s upstairs bathroom is leaking. A motion was made and seconded to have Strang Plumbing fix the bathroom faucet for $375.00 A motion was made and seconded to accept Head Start’s proposal for rent in the amount of $4,283.45. A motion was made and seconded to purchase a new Proteam commercial vacuum cleaner from A—1 Vacuum in LaCrosse. The vacuum has a three-year warranty. The cost is $500.00 and it is to be paid with trustee’s fund resources. A motion was made and seconded to replace the air conditioner in the Parsonage. The lawnmower was in for repair, and that is why the lawn has not been mowed.
Trustees Meeting - June 14th
Special Thanks from UMCOR
We received a thank you letter dated
June 2nd from UMCOR for our support
of Paul Lee Webster in the amount of
$8.00; and for our contribution of
$50.00 to the General Board of Glob-
al Ministries through the Advance,
the designated giving channel of
the United Methodist Church.
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Theodore Hanson July 2nd (V)
Corey Primmer July 2nd (V)
Ashley Thompson July 2nd (LP)
Dustin Stalsberg July 3rd (V)
Tatum Schumacher July 4th (LP)
Christopher Steele July 4th (V)
Bradley Funk July 5th (LP)
Jessica Steiger July 6th (V)
Bryce Funk July 8th (LP)
Mason Neprud July 9th (LP)
Mary Cheever July 10th (V)
Kathy Hanson July 10th (V)
Laura Hicks July 10th (V)
Brandon Hall July 14th (V)
Randal Fortney July 15th (V)
Kevin Haakenson July 15th (V)
Cody Zitzner July 16th (LP)
Lars Thompson July 17th (LP)
Aaron Peterson July 18th (V)
Arden Zitzner July 18th (LP)
Dylan Hoiland July 19th (V)
Leif Thompson July 19th (LP)
Faith Gardner July 21st (LP)
Heather Slack July 23rd (LP)
Alexa Lind July 24th (LP)
Kari Davidson July 25th (V)
Zachary Weis July 28th (LP)
Wayne Robson July 29th (LP)
Seth Volden July 30th (LP)
Caleb Hendrickson July 31st (V)
Carolyn Schroeder July 31st (V)
Birthdays
Randal & Deanna Fortney July 2nd (V)
Brian & Signe Mikkelson July 4th (LP)
Alan & Judy Christianson July 24th (LP)
Brian & Tammy Gardner July 24th (LP)
Happy Anniversary
Newsletter Deadline The deadline for the August newsletter is
July 25th. Please provide your submissions as
early as possible so that we produce the best
newsletter possible!
Wedding Congratulations to Jacob and Elizabeth who were married on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at the Viroqua UMC. They are now Mr. and Mrs. Jacob and Elizabeth Hendrickon.
Deaths Agnes Morkrid
Passed away at Vernon Manor on June 20th.
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Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches Mission Statement
The Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches exist for the purpose of carrying out Christ’s Great
Commission by enabling all who come to personally know the joy of God’s love and forgiveness and to
lovingly share this joy in the fellowship of the church and in reaching people throughout the world.
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The Viroqua UMC Mission Committee was able to send 12 school bags with supplies and 2 health kits to the Annual Conference in June. “Thank You” to all of you who contributed for this mission project.
The Liberty Pole UMC Mission Committee was able to send 10 school kits, 8 kids kits, and 6
women’s kits to the Annual Conference in June. “Thank You” to all of you who contributed for
this mission project.
Viroqua UMW Mission Committee Project
Liberty Pole UMW Mission Committee Project
Community Events in July: Monday, July 4th 1-5:00 p.m. Annual Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Social on the lawn of the Sherry-Butt House. Serving time is
1–5 p.m. Musical entertainment from Viroqua Men’s Chorus and the Viroqua Community Band begins at 1:30 p. m. There will be a special exhibit sponsored by the VC Museum, “A History of the Viroqua City Band.” The event is sponsored by the Vernon County Historical Society and all proceeds will go to the continued restoration of the House as well as the Capital Campaign—Elevator Project at the Vernon County Museum. In case of inclement weather the event will be held at the Vernon County Fairgrounds.
Sun. July 10th 2-4:00 p.m. Bethel Home Pie and Ice Cream Social at Maplewood Terrace, 20 Garfield Avenue, Viroqua— homemade pie, ice cream, lemonade and coffee— freewill offering. Wed., July 20th 5:30 p.m. Ignite Event at the Viroqua UMC Parking Lot. Blessing of the animal service, followed by clown show and barbeque. Thursday, July 28th 5-7:00 p.m. Burgers in the Park– Outdoor concert by the Dis Chords to benefit Bethel Butikk Food Pantry— Davidson Park, Westby, there will be a Silent Auction to help replenish the food pantry at Bethel Butikk.
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July Scriptures
July 3, Independence Sunday
Holy Communion, Intinction
Psalm 14 UMH 746
Exodus 20:1-3 (#1)
Luke 15:1-10
“You Shall Have No other Gods Before Me”
July 10, 8th Sunday in Kingdomtide
Psalm 4 UMH 741
Exodus 20:1-6 (#2)
Luke 16:1-13
“You Shall Not Make for Yourself an Idol”
July 17, 9th Sunday in Kingdomtide
Joint Picnic in the Park
With the DisChords
July 24, 10th Sunday in Kingdomtide
Psalm 133 UMH 850
Exodus 20:1-7 (#3)
Luke 17:1-4
“You Shall Not take the Name of the Lord in Vain”
July 31, 11th Sunday in Kindomtide
Psalm 107:1-9, 33-43 UMH 830
Hosea 11:1-11
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
“A Rich Fool, Poor in the Sight of God”
Happy 4th of
July
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TABLE OF CONTENTS July Scriptures................................................................. pg. 3
Advanced Lay Service Class............................................pg. 4
Anniversaries, Birthdays, Weddings, Deaths.................pg. 5
Newsletter deadline for August.....................................pg. 5
Outdoor Worship—July 17th........................................pg. 6
Liberty Pole Summer Cookout at Nelsons...................pg. 6
IGNITE EVENT................................................................pg. 7
VBS ..................................................................................pg. 7
Sunday School Scoop......................................................pg. 7
LeAPS...............................................................................pg. 7
Clown Crew Show..........................................................pg. 7
Trustees Minutes.............................................................pg. 8
Thank you from Allison Hardy.......................................pg. 8
Special Thanks from UMCOR.........................................pg. 8
V & LP Mission Committee Projects..............................pg. 9
Community Events..........................................................pg. 9
14th Annual Viroqua Bluegrass & Gospel Festival.......pg. 10
LP Administrative Board Meeting Minutes...................pg. 11
Relay for Life..................................................................pg. 11
The Cross & The Flame is published monthly by the Viroqua and Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches for our congregation and friends. We welcome you
with open hearts, open arms and open doors.
VIROQUA UMC/OFFICE
221 S. Center Ave.
Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: 608-637-3551
Fax: 608-638-6351
Email: [email protected]
www.ViroquaUMC.org
OFFICE HOURS 9:00 a.m . - 1:00 p.m. Monday & Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - Noon on Thursday & Friday
LIBERTY POLE UMC S 6759 St. Hwy. 27
Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: 608-675-3630
STAFF Jean Waldron, Pastor
Parsonage Phone: 608-637-7614
Pastor’s Direct Line: 608-638-7627
Email: [email protected]
Kristin Potochick, Secretary Office Phone: 608-637-3551
Email: [email protected]
Liberty Pole UMC Service Assistants
Ushers/Greeters July 3rd - Andy & Renae Diehl July 10th - Andy & Renae Diehl July 17th - Andy & Renae Diehl July 24th - Adam & Deanna Funk July 31st - Adam and Deanna Funk Liturgist July 3rd - Paul Adams July 10th - Deb Deaver July 24th - Deb Deaver July 31st - Paul Adams
Viroqua UMC Service Assistants
Ushers July 3rd - Dale & Jolene Gudgeon July 10th - Greg & Mary Cheever July 17th (Park) Cavan Fang & Dan Casper July 24th - Pat Matz & Betty Ross July 31st - Veryel & Lorraine Gerdl Greeters July 3rd - Annabel McGarry July 10th - David Peterson July 17th - Dan Casper July 24th - Jolene Gudgeon July 31st - Lynn Whitney Liturgist - Elizabeth Roberts July 24th
John Wesley Quote John Wesley, How To Pray: The Best of John Wesley on Prayer “All sorts of prayer- public, private, mental, vocal. Do not be diligent in one kind of prayer and negligent in others... let us use all.” (Eph. 6:18 on prayer)
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Present: Barb Robson, Fae Zitzner, Sandy and Bill Marohl, Brian and Joyce Funk, Pastor Jean and Tamie Thompson
Sandy called meeting to order. Pastor Jean read Psalm 145 for a devotion.
Secretary and Treasurer Reports were read and approved.
Old Business:
—Fred Zitzner filled in hole in parking lot and trimmed trees. —Geraniums have been planted. —Bill summed up responses received from the letter that was sent out to all members regarding membership and giving pledges.
New Business:
—All church Brat Sale will be Saturday July 23rd from 10 to 2. We will be encouraging both men and Women to volunteer for a shift. —Coffee sale at Farmer's Market will be Saturday August 27th from 7:30 to noon. —Vacation Bible School will be August 8-12th from 9 to noon. Theme is Cave Quest. —Joint outdoor worship service will be Sunday July 17th at the park with the Discords providing the service.
Next meeting will be August 2nd at 7p.m.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn meeting.
Meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
Respectfully submitted by: Tamie Thompson.
LP Administrative Board Meeting Minutes, June 6th
Relay for Life
A Big THANK YOU to both churches that gave and participated in the 2016 Relay For Life. Our total was $1,980.00. There were 5 Team Members, but we had around 10 walkers. Thank you to those that came for the program and walked the track for a good cause. This year’s event just got started with a few walks around the track and then the storms came. With the strong winds, lightning and rain the event had to be stopped early. The Viroqua Relay for Life had 17 Teams and raised $29,797.92 for cancer research.
GROW IN SPIRIT
Think of the soul as part of God’s garden. He plants us to grow in spirit and
to thrive with faith. We begin in fertile soil, but we cannot develop without
nourishment. We must keep the garden watered daily with prayer and fed
weekly with worship, and remove the weeds of doubt and fear so that the
soul can flourish. Worship this week and every week...root your life in God.
Viroqua and Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches Post Office Box 127 Viroqua, WI 54665 PHONE: 608-637-3551 (Office/Kris) 608-638-7627/Office/Pastor Jean) FAX: 608-638-3651 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ViroquaUMC.org [email protected]
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Liberty Pole United Methodist Church– 9:00 A.M.
Viroqua United Methodist Church– 10:30 A.M.
SUNDAY SCHOOL will resume Sept. 25th
LEAPs Sunday School—designated Sundays
during the summer
Address Label
Return Service Requested
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Viroqua, Wisconsin
54665
Permit Number 11
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THE CROSS & THE FLAME
Viroqua UMC offers 2 Adult Bible Study classes from 9:00 am - 10:00 am every Sunday @ V. Prayer Meeting, every Thursday - 1:15 pm
July 2016 EVENTS Calendar enclosed.
P.O. Box 127, Viroqua, WI 54665 July 2016
Viroqua &
Liberty Pole
United Methodist Churches
THE CROSS & THE FLAME
Dear Friends,
Summer is in full swing and the 4th of July is almost here! Many youth have been
attending summer school and/or summer recreation for a few weeks. The crops that blanket the hillsides are growing, growing and growing. New calves are being born. People are out biking, walking, roller skating, boating, fishing, planting gardens and doing all kinds of landscaping, to name a few activities. Summer time takes on its own personality and scheduling. After a long winter and spring, people in the Midwest seem to go bananas trying to cram as many activities as they can in the summer months due to the nicer weather; or so it appears. In all of our busyness, please take time out to be in God’s Word and in prayer. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, had some great sayings that could be applied to each of our lives. The following are just a few:
1.) “Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.” 2.) “Unless God has raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils. But if God be for you, who can be against you? Are all of them together stronger than God? Oh be not weary of well doing!” 3.) “What one generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace.” 4.) “We should be rigorous in judging ourselves and gracious in judging others.”
5.) “Do you not know that God entrusted you with that money (all above what buys necessities for your families) to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to help the stranger, the widow, the fatherless; and, indeed, as far as it will go, to relieve the wants of all mankind? How can you, how dare you, defraud the Lord, by applying it to any other purpose?”
6.) “God grant that I may never live to be useless!”
7.) “In using all means, seek God alone. In and through every outward thing, look only to the power of His Spirit, and the merits of His Son. Beware you do not get stuck in the work itself; if you do, it is all lost labor. Nothing short of God can satisfy your soul. Therefore, fix on Him in all, through all, and above all...Remember also to use all means as means-as ordained, not for their own sake...” May you have a happy and safe 4
th of July, stay in God’s Word and keep praying…
Sincerely, Pastor Jean