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St. Paul’s United Church of Christ – Wausau, WI
JULY 2021
Never place a period
where God has placed a comma ,
C o m m u n i c a t o r
God Is Still Speaking….
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
426 Washington St. Wausau, WI 54403
“I dare you to pick someone to fight me” 1Samuel 17:10
Happy 4th of July; the day we celebrate our freedoms and our
liberation. You all are familiar with the story of David and Goliath.
These were Goliath’s words to Israel. Preceding this text, Samuel
listens to God regarding the appointment of a new leader for Israel.
Even though David was anointed to replace Saul as the king, David
has not yet taken a leadership role.
In this text, Goliath challenges anyone who would fight him, so this
verse is the setting for a battle that has gone on between Israel and
the Philistines for many years, as each tries to retain power and
control over the land. The dramatic defeat of Goliath and the
Philistines sets the stage for David to become king of the people of
Israel.
David, the king apparent, exudes the confidence in God that the others lacked. Instead, David relied on his strength and faith in God. We are each created uniquely in God’s image. We each have our
own set of gifts and talents. As a result, we too are called to become leaders. Leaders in our communities, our families, our world, and certainly our church. As leaders, we are called to stay true to who
God has called us to be, and to act and lead authentically. God is not for or against any one group, or people; but instead stands for justice and peace throughout the world. How are you allowing God to use
your authentic self and act courageously for justice for all?
Rev. Dr. Philip Schneider – Senior Pastor (715-571-6328)
Kris Vraney - Office - [email protected]
Brenda Wasleske – Office - [email protected]
Tania Schwarze – Media Tech – [email protected]
William Day – Chancel Choir Director
Carol Seefeldt – Bell Choir Director
George Felty – Organist
Caitlin Grisham –Youth Activity Coordinator
Kateland Sillars-Christian Ed Coordinator
Pastoral Relations: Andy Witt, Tamara Sillars, Mae Nelson, Nora Schultz, Bill Panzigrau, Jerry Woller
Church Council Officers:
President – Gordon Hintze 715-301-3709 Vice-Pres- Nate Helke 715-212-9342 Secretary- David Wilharms 715-845-8361 Treasurer- Susan Raab 715-573-5838 Office Hours: 8:00 – 3:00 (Mon-Thurs) 8:00 – Noon (Friday)
Office Phone: (715) 842-3733, 842-4439 & 298-1929
Our Website: www.stpauluccwausau.org
CCLI: License No 503883272 One License A-724784
Ministries Schedule
Greeter/Host
07-04 Team 5
07-11 Team 6
07-18 Team 7
07-25 Team 8
Ushers
07-04 Team 5
07-11 Team 6
07-18 Team 7
07-25 Team 8
…….JUST ASK PASTOR PHIL
Question: I thought we were having Summer Sunday School, but as of
yet I haven’t seen that happen.
Answer: Yes we are, however there hasn’t been any kids in church lately. Where are they??? Kateland Sillars is in charge, and I am sure
has a wonderful program planned, but she needs your presence. So, please join us Sunday morning for worship, and don’t forget to bring your kids.
Media Schedule
07-04 Need Volunteer
07-11 Caitlin Grisham
07-18 Travis Schubring
07-25 Gayle Jaeger
Soundboard
Schedule
07-04 Gerry Brummond
07-11 Tania Schwarze
07-18 Jim Maguire
07-25 Gerry Brummond
Scrip Sales Schedule
07-04 Andy Witt
07-11 Jerry Woller
07-18 Gerry Brummond
07-25 Carla Elliott
COMMUNION SET-UP AND CLEAN-UP
Pew Communion-Cathy Taschler/
Shirley Van Slate
Food Bag Distribution Hours
Food Bag Distribution will be on the
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month
July 6th & July 20th Curbside only
Tiny Tots Closet
The Diaper Depot is Open
Every Tuesday 10:00-Noon at
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Registration form to be filled out on first visit.
Limit of 2 Dozen Diapers per visit. One visit per month.
Curb side only. KIDS Join us every
Sunday for
Summer Sunday School
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
JULY BIRTHDAYS
07-01 Justin Kickbusch
07-01 Rebecca Roeder
07-02 Barbara Beilke
07-02 Breanna Holzem
07-02 Elise Kulas
07-03 Candice Kuhtz
07-03 Donald Schmidt
07-04 Michael Hafner II
07-05 Harper Brandenburg
07-05 Julie Gault
07-06 Samantha Ferber
07-06 Gayle Jaeger
07-07 Nicholas Gore
07-07 Bernice Klockziem
07-08 Sophie Anklam
07-08 Luke Doescher
07-08 Terri Sturm
07-08 Ceceilia Wurz
07-09 Randy Furger
07-09 Chad Ruenger
07-09 Andrew Siewert
07-09 Larry Taylor
07-10 Rosalie Dobratz
07-11 Jennifer Rothmeyer
07-12 Susan Kring
07-12 James Krueger
07-12 Mary Neiter
07-12 Justin White
07-13 Carla Elliott
07-13 Barry Jensen
07-13 Kaye Newman
07-15 Mae Nelson
07-15 Dustin Resch
07-15 Dennis Schepp
07-15 Madelynn Schwarze
07-16 Rebecca Anklam
07-16 Janet Ferge
07-17 Kimberlee Doescher
07-17 Guy Gauger
07-17 Logan Heise
07-17 Mary Jaecks
07-17 Jewel Olbrantz
07-18 Howard Iwen
07-18 Marie Kickbusch
07-18 Landen White
07-20 Amy Schulz
07-22 Janine Abt
07-22 Ernest Gatzow
07-22 Hannah Radtke
07-22 Matthew Roeder
07-22 Matthew Volhard
07-22 Dawn Sapp
07-23 Logan Behle
07-23 Susan Day
07-23 Alexa Maxwell
07-24 DuAnne Heeren
07-24 Mary Myszka
07-25 Linda Gehrke
07-25 Russ Graveen
07-25 Tracy Gwidt
07-26 Carrie Helke
07-26 Lori Pontzloff
07-26 Kay Treu
07-27 Ricky Crawford
07-28 Donald Johnson
07-28 Catherine Taschler
07-28 Abigail Tercha
07-29 Marlene Holtz
07-29 Kristen Nelson
07-29 Leon Pontzloff
07-29 Aaron Straw
07-30 Darlene Madden
07-31 Edward Gault All the Flowers of tomorrow are in the seed of today
Proverb
July Newsletter
Please share this with
your congregation.
Grace and peace to you in these days as we are beginning to return
to some semblance of order in these post COVID times.
While much of our ministry at GWCS was curtailed and in some
places non-existent during the pandemic. The good news is that
Elder Care facilities have been slowly opening up for pastors to
visit and for GWCS weekly worship service. We do need more
pastors who are willing to be in the rotation for leading worship. If
you know any piano players to play for these worship services
please encourage them to give us a call to find out what is involved.
The Marathon County Jail is slowly re-opening also. Face masks
are no longer required there. We are looking for four two-person
teams to lead worship or Bible Study at the jail. Volunteers who are
pastors or lay leaders in their churches would lead worship or
conduct Bible study 3 times between 1:00-4:30.
GWCS is looking for someone to take deposits from the GWCS
office to the Co Vantage Credit Union. This person would work
with Marlene, our Administrative Assistant, to create the treasurer’s
report and a yearly budget for GWCS.
And last of all, thank you to all the congregations who have
continued sending their financial support for the ministry of Greater
Wausau Christian Services.
www.gwcservices.org Ray Slatton, Chaplain/Director
715-842-5635 [email protected]
Concert on the 400 Block
St. Paul’s Brat Stand Schedule 2021
Serving from 5pm-8pm
DATE COMMITTEE
07-07 Music Committee
07-14 Christian Ed
07-21 Finance Committee
07-28 Media Committee
08-04 Mission Committee
08-11 Pastor Relations
08-18 Usher/Greeter Committees
2021 Brat Stand Menu
Hot Dog only. . $3.00 Hot Dog Plate . . .$5.00
Brat only. . . . $ 4.00 Brat Plate . . . .$6.00
Hamburger only $4.00 Hamburger Plate. . . $6.00
Chicken Breast only $4.00 Chicken Plate . . $6.00
Plate includes: Choice of Meat, Chips, Cookie,
Pickle, and Beverage
Beverages $1.00 (Soda or Water) Cookie $1.00 Chips $1.00
Please support this fundraiser! Adult Bible Study
Friday, July 9th at Noon
2510 Restaurant with
Pastor Philip Schneider
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 for YOGA.
Remember 1st session is FREE!
St. Paul Members get a discount rate.
Diner’s Club Friday
July 23rd at Pinewood Supper Club
5:30pm Cocktails & 6:00pm Dinner
call the church office
for reservations.
715-842-3733
Please Keep St. Paul’s in Your Will!
Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose
confidence is in Him.
ADDRESS CHANGE:
Kenneth & Sonia Zemke
1404 Summit Dr. Wausau WI. 54401
Allison Dean
320 N 36th Ave Wausau, WI. 54401
Lindsay Haffner
146175 Dalton Dr. Mosinee, WI. 54455
Ronald Hardell
709 Kickbusch St. Wausau, WI 54403
July 13th:Marathon County Library Hangout
Lunch: Walk to Polito’s
July 20th:Mt. Olympus: $30/Person
July 27th: Mission Lake. Families Invited. Grill
Out for Lunch.
August 3rd:Help with STPUCC Fair Booth
Cost: Money for food and/or souvenirs
All participants MUST HAVE a permission form and be registered with our Church Office.
JOIN
THE
FUN!
We thank you, O God! We give thanks because You are near.
People everywhere tell of Your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1
ST. PAUL’S WILL HAVE A BOOTH AT THE FAIR.
FAIR SET UP BEGINS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 2ND &
SIGN-UP TO WORK THE FAIR WILL BE IN THE
CHURCH OFFICE.
THIS IS SUCH A FUN TIME TO MEET AND GREET
AND ADVERTISE ST. PAUL’S MISSION-
PLEASE JOIN US!
Happiness is not having what you want. It is wanting what you have.
Choose today to count your blessings.
DOLLARS AND SENSE FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
A big THANK YOU to those of you who have continued to support St. Paul’s
throughout the pandemic. We are truly blessed to have a congregation that
values the work, education and mission of St. Paul’s UCC. It is through your
generosity that we continue to evolve in new and creative ways through the
changes in the world around us.
Are you headed on vacation this summer?
Please continue your gifting through online donations through
our website or mail them directly to the church.
Your faithful support is appreciated.
Driving up north this summer? Don’t forget your scrip cards! We have
cards available for Shell, Krist, Kwik Trip, Fleet Farm, and Sam’s Club for
your transportation needs. Order your scrip cards today!
August 9-12/5:30 am –7:30 pm
Friday August 13th 8am-4pm
Fun Day Trip!
Call Church Office to
Sign Up Your Kids 715-845-3733
Vacation Bible School 2021
St. Paul’s Clauson Dinner Show Series
Wednesday-September 15th “Country & Western Favorites”
Cost $70.00 per person
Thursday, November 18 “Christmas on the Farm” Cost $70.00 per person
Ticket are limited-so please call the office at 715-842-3733
Dear St. Paul’s UCC, and St. Paul’s Scholarship
Committee
Thank you so much for giving me the
Dorothy Kasten Memorial Scholarship.
I am attending UWSP in Wausau,
then transferring to UW Madison to
continue my knowledge of Surgical Pathology.
I would like to thank you for your generosity.
It will truly help me so much with my future.
With Love , Tayler K. Konkol
Join St. Paul’s as we take the van to EAA in
Oshkosh!
Monday July 26th-Van leaves at 8:00 am
Cost is $10.00/
Transportation only.
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face
shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His
countenance upon you, and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26
Door County
Wine, cheese, & all those leaves!
Explore Door County with us!
Saturday, October 16th, 2021 $45.00
includes: bus & snacks
Sign-up/Payment Secures Spot. 715-742-3733