Breakfast
Monthly Publication Volume 4, Issue 7 February, 2017
Our Mission: Love God, Love & Serve Others, Make Disciples
of Jesus Christ
THE ANNOUNCER is a publication of Christ Church United
Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave., Racine, WI 53406
Christ Church United Methodist - Phone 262-632-1607, Fax
262-632-1609
www.christchurchracine.com, E-Mail address:
[email protected]
Kyle Swiggett has been hired to work part time on creating
church media and communications content. Kyle is also pursuing a
ministry degree and leads our praise band.
In January families enjoyed making cars out of cardboard boxes
and watching a Disney movie in the gym.
ITS CARNIVAL TIME
Our annual kids Carnival is on Sunday, February 5th noon-1:30 pm
in Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be available for purchase. Well have
lots of games, a cake walk, and prizes! $5.00 for 50 tickets
Popcorn & games 1 ticket, Cake walk 2 tickets, Lunch 8
tickets
Proceeds benefit future community family events. Hope to see you
and your family there!
Worship Services
Typically two styles of worship, Traditional at 9:00 a.m. and
Contemporary at 10:30 a.m.
Communion is typically offered on the first Sunday each month.
Professional childcare is offered during each worship time. Plan to
stay or come early for refreshments and fellowship between
services. Dont forget to wear your name tag!
Praise Reports
Our kids did a great job at Christmas helping us celebrate with
a nativity scene and a special song they offered during Christmas
Eve worship.
From the Pastors Desk
I hope this year is off to a great start for you. I believe that
its going to be a great year for Christ Church. In 2017, we will
continue good foundations of ministry and take next steps to
impact, help, and reach more individuals, families, and groups with
the love of God. As we live into our mission to Love God, love and
serve others, and make disciples of Jesus Christ we will nurture
and challenge each other in our faith journeys and enjoy doing life
together. We will also seek to expand the circle as we connect with
others outside our faith family and let them see Gods love flow
through us. I pray that the people of Christ Church and those we
connect with in our everyday living will experience meaning,
purpose, and hope in deep ways this year.
As we ask the Holy Spirit to empower us for faithful living we
remember that God invites us to join Him in the work of ministry,
which means we have a part to play as well. May we remain open to
the ways God will call to us individually and together as the
church for His good work in this New Year. I invite you to be part
of what God wants to do through us together as Christ Church in one
of two ways.
1. Get involved. If youre not involved in serving in some aspect
of our church, will you please take a step this year? You will
experience the benefits of helping others. You will grow as you
invest in people. You will expand your community. We all have time
and talents we can put to use for Gods work. Check out the pink
sheet, this newsletter, the Connection Table and hallway bulletin
boards to see whats going on and where you can get involved. To
those who already are active beyond worship, THANK YOU!
2. Get invested. With more resources we can reach more people.
To help us resource ministry year round you may want to set up
recurring giving through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or online
donations. EFT forms can be found on the Connection Table which
allow for setting up direct bank to bank transfers. We also have
online giving that makes it easy, safe, and fast to give with a
credit or debit card through our website. Go to
www.christchurchracine.com and click on Give. Through recurring
donations, your gifts and tithe will be deducted from your account
each month as a gift of gratitude to God and a commitment to help
make ministry happen. THANK YOU to those who do give sacrificially,
your sharing makes a real difference in peoples lives!
Psalm 127:1 says, Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders
labor in vain. Lets work hard. Lets prepare. Lets get involved and
invested. But more than that, lets ask God to do what only He can
do: build His house. Be in prayer for the ministry of Christ Church
in 2017.
God Bless, Pastor George J. Kafer
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SAVE THE DATE!
We are offering another 'Feed My Starving Children' serving
opportunity! We have reserved 47 spots for Saturday,May 20thfrom 2
pm - 4 pm
at their Libertyville, Ill packing site. If you are interested
please check your calendar and make plans to join us andsign-up at
the Connection Table in the south entryway. At this time, there
will be no additional spots so don't delay in signing up!
Make Soup for the Lenten Soup & Sandwich Meals
We are looking for people to make and bring soup for any of the
meals on Wednesdays March 8 - April 12.
Please sign up at the Connection Table. Thanks.
Share your Time & Talent and further Gods work!
If interested in ministry areas contact the church office.
-Help watch and play with kids on the first Friday of each month
from 6:00-8:30 p.m. to enable Christ Church to offer free child
care so parents can have some time out. Contact church office.
-Audio/Visual Ministry, be trained to run the system during
worship services. Contact Pastor.
-Sunday Door Opener or Greeter. People are needed to commit to
opening the doors and greeting people one Sunday each month before
worship. Contact: Liz Martin.
-Driver: Help pick people up for worship using the church
van.
SCRIP
SCRIP = gift card except with SCRIP, a portion of the value of
the card comes back to Christ Church. Need a gift card for a
graduate? Have a home improvement project? Planning a trip? By
using a SCRIP gift card, your purchases not only meet your needs,
but also help the ministries and mission of Christ Church. Pick up
a SCRIP order form, to see how SCRIP can help with your plans. Use
Christ Churchs Order It program and order your cards Sunday and
pick them up as soon as Wednesday afternoon. Actual member
experience 4 days in hotel on vacation, paid with SCRIP - $48.00 to
Christ Church Ministries. SCRIPcards can bepurchasedor ordered
onSundayshere at church; or online atwww.shopwithscrip.com. When
enrolling online,use enrollment code91LDB747375L9.All orders must
be paid for before placing anorder.
www.RightNowMedia.org
Our church is looking to help you live out your faith throughout
the week. We are inviting you to have a free account to a video
library called Right Now Media. It's essentially the "Netflix of
Video Bible Studies" because you will have instant access to
thousands of great videos for kids, youth, parents, singles,
married couples and more. You can view these videos from your
phone, tablet or computer. If you want to sign up please email the
church office.
Staff Emails
Kendra OConnell (Office)
[email protected]
Pastor George Kafer
[email protected]
Ryan OConnell (Youth)
[email protected]
Liz Martin (Discipleship)
[email protected]
Merry Kris Demske (Adm.)
[email protected]
Join us in making shawls for those going through tough times.
The shawls serve as a reminder of Gods love and the prayers of Gods
people. We gather at
1:00 p.m. on the second Friday of each month in the Friendship
Room at Christ Church.
Reminder: If you know someone who could benefit from receiving a
Loving Arms Prayer Shawl, please contact the church office at
632-1607.
God Is Good
God is working good in the lives of people through the
ministries of Christ Church. If you have a story of how your life
or someone elses has been blessed by God or affected by a ministry
at Christ Church please share it with Pastor George so God can be
glorified.
Your Giving Makes a Difference!
In January we helped a family from Christ Church with a medical
bill through the use of our compassion fund which our general
budget and designated giving supplies. We also helped get food to a
family from our community outside the church family.
Thank you to those who offer support for vital, life changing
ministry.
To give online go to www.christchurchracine.com and click give
or text give to 1-262-631-3012
February Birthdays
Meaning,
Purpose,
Hope
Learn how to find them at Christ Church!
Bryan Swiggett 2 1
Jordan Crowe 2 2
Joyce Laehr 2 6
Wyatt Kell 2 8
Carl Laehr 2 11
Holly Larson 2 13
Walter Furuglyas 2 16
Brandon Furuglyas 2 16
Annie Furuglyas 2 17
Ron Hansen 2 19
Jeanne Thomas 2 19
Kathryn Petersen 2 23
Dan Tenuta 2 28
Acts of God" Movie
As we complete this sermon series, you are invited to come and
watch the movie on Sunday February 26th at 3 pm.
Mission Project Collections
In the south entrance there are bins for collecting various
items for mission projects and ministries. You can drop off items
for the local food pantry, Campbells soup labels, and supplies for
school.
RIC
Love & Justice Breakfast
February 18th 8 9:30 a.m.
Miracle Center
1100 Grand Avenue,
Racine, WI 53403.
Adults: $15, 5-12 yrs.: $5, Under 5 yrs.: Free
Christ Church Mens Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the
Conference Room
Bring your Bible. Contact Brian Crowe for the current chapter
being studied. Then read in advance of coming to class. Bring a
friend with you. Lets GROW!
The Evening Dinner Circle meets on February 6 at 6:00 p.m. for
dinner and a mission program.
The Ellen Circle meets on February 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the
friendship room.
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) Spaghetti Dinner & Silent
Auction
March 26, 2017
Tickets can be purchased from the church office or at the door
beginning late February. Ticket prices are $7 for adults, $3 for
children (3-12) and under 3 free. Dinner will be served noon-1:00pm
with the silent auction running from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
This is the 34th year that Christ Church has participated in
ASP. This June volunteers from Christ Church will serve a week long
mission to the Appalachian region. The volunteers take part in a
variety of repairs to provide warmer, safer and drier homes to
families who are unable to make the necessary repairs on their own.
All labor, materials, and expenses used to repair the homes are
provided by the volunteer crews. All funds raised at dinner and
auction will be used to help fund this summer's trip.
You are invited to donate items or services of any kind for the
auction. In the past, we have auctioned crafts, woodworking,
artwork, quilts, afghans, photography, knitted or sewn items, baked
goods, sports tickets and memorabilia and goods or services from
your place of business. Please drop off your auction items by
Saturday morning March 25th or bring your baked goods on Sunday
morning.
We need donations to ensure the success of this auction and
outreach program. Together we can touch lives and provide hope to
families in Appalachia. Please join us for the dinner and to bid at
the auction. As always, our guarantee is plenty of good food, fun
and fellowship.
Sunday
Adult Sunday School 9:00 10:00 a.m.
Meeting in Room 16 Milk to Meat A study of the six principle
teachings of Jesus that every Christian needs.
Adult Sunday School 10:30 11:30 a.m.
Meeting in Room 16 Acts of God A video & discussion based
Bible study on each Sundays sermon.
Monday
Grief Group
Meets in the Library on the 1stMondayand the 3rdMondayof the
month at2 pm.
Wednesday
Mens Bible Study (Chapter by Chapter)
Led by Brian Crowe at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room
January 18-February 22 Acts of God 11:00 am & at 6:00
p.m.
A video & discussion based Bible study on each Sundays
sermon.
You & Me forever (Marriage/Couple Relationship)
Wednesdays January 18- Feb 22 in Room 16, led by Dan & Marci
Tenuta
Thursday
Womans Fitness group: Dancercise along to a video in Fellowship
Hall 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Adult Coloring group 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meets on the Fourth
Thursday
Friday
January 20-February 24 Acts of God 9:30 a.m.
A video & discussion based Bible study on each Sundays
sermon.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Meets at church every 2nd Friday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in
the Friendship Room
Saturday
Kindred Hearts Breakfast
For women who live alone, we meet to share a pot-luck
breakfast.
Generally meets every other month. Next date TBA.
Iron Sharpens Iron Mens Conference
On March 4 we will travel to Beloit, WI to join hundreds of
other men in a day of worship, and enjoying speakers and breakout
sessions on various topics to encourage and support our faith and
lives as men, husbands, and fathers. Tickets are $47 ($32 for ages
13-22). Sign up at the Connection Table in the south entryway. We
will leave church at 6:30 a.m. and be back at 6:30 p.m.
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Eye on Evangelism
Think about when you want to extend an invitation to someone to
visit our church. Before we do this, we must have a relationship
with the person before he or she will consider stepping outside
their comfort zone and visit our church with you. My profession was
sales. Whenever anyone asked me how a person can be successful in
sales, I would say, sales is not about selling a product or
service, it is about building relationships. If you dont have a
customers trust, you will never be successful. Talking to people
about your faith and sharing your story with them will be
meaningless unless you have their trust. God Bless, Doug
Hoyt/Evangelism Team
Help with a Laundromat Outreach on March 18 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
We will pay for peoples laundry and hand out invites to Easter
events at Christ Church. Sign up at the Connection Table in early
March.
What Will Your Legacy Be?
Have you considered your legacy; how about continuing to let God
use you to transform lives by adding a line to your Will that gives
10% of your estate to Christ Church. Estate funds have helped us
with much needed building repairs or improvements so that our
building continues to support vital ministry.
Friendship Luncheon
Wed., February 8th & 22nd at 12:30 p.m. Make your
reservations: Call Billie Stilley at 554-8801.
Open to all and friends of our community.
Apportionment Giving
Christ Church has a history of 100% apportionment giving,
allowing us to help transform lives by Gods love. Apportionments
provide for ministries that directly help over 50,000 people in
Wisconsin and many more beyond. In 2017 our apportionment is
$44,220, if we each give faithfully to the general fund and if able
a special gift for apportionments, $200 a year per member, we can
continue to support connectional ministries and free up more of our
general funds to increase outreach and ministry in our local
area.
Stewardship Makes a Difference!
Thank you for all the ways you support ministry. This newsletter
has examples of how our church is making a difference in peoples
lives through your giving! It is good to see people trusting in God
and answering His call to give. People are offering themselves to
serve and their financial giving (several tithing 10% of income, or
working toward tithing)! Check the connection table for Electronic
Fund Transfer forms and ways to give of your time and talent as
well. As you respond to Gods call in the giving of your time,
talent, and resources remember if you have a need contact Pastor
George.
Consider This
If you desire to give to specific ministries beyond your general
offering here are some areas: Apportionments,
Building Fund
(helps with: painting, siding, repairs, parking lot),
Compassionate fund, Sign Fund,
Roof Fund, Youth Ministry,
Audio/Visual Fund,
Camp Scholarships
($100 per camper).
New Message System
Text connect to 262-631-3012
Follow the instructions once you receive a reply back. This
communication system will allow us to send special messages
(meeting cancelations) or reminders to you. Sign up today.
Music Ministry
at Christ Church
Praise Team
Provides/leads praise and worship songs at our Sunday
Contemporary worship. Practices currently on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
year round.
Chancel Choir
Provides special music and leads hymns at our Sunday Traditional
worship. Sept.-May. Practices on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Sept.-May.
Special Music
Please contact Alan Biehn
Christ Churchs Vision
A church that seeks, welcomes, and forms in Christian faith all
people with a special focus at this time on reaching out more to
families and children, increasing our connection with and ministry
in the community, and forming more small groups to grow people in
relationship with Jesus and one another.
Membership Expectations
By taking the vows of membership members of Christ Church agree
to help carry out our mission and to be: regular in worship; active
in spiritual growth (personal devotions/growth groups); active in
an area of service in the church and/or
community; to give in proportion to your income, and to be a
witness to the faith. These vows help us grow in faith and live it
out in the world as followers of Jesus.
Need a Visit?
Gifted lay people along with the Pastor extend the Churchs
presence to the homebound and others through visits. If you have
moved, are ill, having surgery, or need a visit for any reason
please call the church office to keep the Pastor and lay visiting
team informed. If we do not know we cannot go!
We have bundles of worship invite cards in the entryways to take
and give out:
Putastackatyouroffice,storeorplaceofwork.
Askifyoucansetastackoutinabusinessthatyoufrequent.
Givethemtoneighbors,friendsandco-workers.
Leavethemontablesatrestaurantstoinviteyourserver (leave a tip,
too).
Givethemoutindrivethrulanes.
AskGodtogiveyouanopportunitytogivethemout.
Keepafewinyourwallet,purseorcar.
Christian Education, Childrens, Youth & Family Ministry
Sunday School September 11 May
On Sunday morning grade level classes are offered for kids age 3
5th grade.
Students are dismissed during the 10:30 worship to attend
classes in the north and south hallways.
Preschool Room 14 led by Angela Furuglyas
K - 2nd Grade Room 2 led by Tyler Bosch & Stephanie
Lozano
3rd - 5th Grade Room 7 led by Samantha Wallenta
Middle & High School (6th-12th Grade) are to attend worship
and then on the 2nd & 4th Sundays stay after for a meal and
class in Room 13 led by Ryan OConnell and adult lay leaders.
Wednesday Kids Club
A gathering for K 5th graders in Room 14 from 5:45 p.m. - 7:00
p.m. where kids grow to follow Jesus as they learn Biblical
teachings through hands on activities like: songs, videos, drama,
crafts, Bible stories, games, and mission projects. Classes are
right after a free meal (5:15 p.m.)
Confirmation Class
A two year class meets on Wednesdays 4:30-5:15 p.m. Classes on
February 1, 8, 15,
Using classes, youth group, mission trips, and participation in
church life confirmation helps youth learn about and confirm the
Christian faith. Led by Pastor George
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On Sunday February 19th Kids Club kids share in the 10:30 a.m.
worship gathering.
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Youth Group Schedule
Wednesday night gatherings from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm: Spend time
together, learn about Gods word, and serve the community around us.
Come hang out on Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Family Ministry
-Child Care for 4yrs. and under offered in the nursery on
Wednesdays during the classes, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Parents Night Out first Friday of the month, Free Child Care
from 6:00-8:30 pm
- Annual Kids Winter Carnival February 5 at noon. Games, Food,
Fun!
Options for Kids During Worship
Worship Clipboards are located in the south entryway for
children Preschool - 3rd grade.
A nursery room for 5 year olds and under is staffed with
professional child care for parents who want it.
Other Youth Opportunities
Boy Scouts: Meets at Christ Church on Mondays from 6:30-8:00
p.m.
Venturing (coed scouting group for 14-18 year olds)
For more information email Billie at
[email protected]
Couples Class
Join Dan & Marci Tenuta for video sessions and reflections
around important topics for maintaining a strong relationship. We
will use the videos from You & Me Forever by Francis Chan.
Sign up at the connection table!
Wednesdays, January 18 - Feb 22
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
February 3
On the first Friday of the month, parents are invited to drop
off their kids (3 months-5th grade) at Christ Church for free child
care from 6:00-8:30 p.m. where games, activities, and snacks will
be provided.
This is a way to support families in our congregation and
community by allowing parents to have time for themselves and their
relationships.
Please sign up children at the connection table or call the
church office at 632-1607. Those wishing to help may sign up at the
connection table as well. Chris Bahr, PNO Director
District Meeting & Training
Saturday February 11
9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Christ Church Watertown
112 Hall Street Watertown, WI 53094
Worship, Guest Speaker, Workshops for Lay & Clergy in our
District.
Change for Change
In the month of February our Change for Change will be donated
to the Veterans' Village that is being built here in Racine. Known
officially as the James A. Peterson Veteran Village, these 15 tiny
houses will provide transitional housing complete with bed and
bedding, refrigerator, microwave, tv, couch, and composting toilet.
The tiny houses will be centered around a community building which
will hold a full kitchen stocked through the Veteran's food pantry,
showers and bathrooms along with a meeting room and on site
counseling. The community center will be available to residents 24
hours a day. The vets will be assisted in finding stable
employment, any ongoing treatment that may be needed, financial
advice, and a furnished permanent home. If you wish to give more
than change, a check may be made out to VETERANS OUTREACH OF
WISCONSIN. One in four homeless people in America have served our
country. This is a statistic that needs to change.
Thank you for caring.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 11am Acts of God Sm Group
4:30 pm Confirmation
5:15 pm Meal
5:45 pm Kids Club
6 pm Fusion
6 pm Acts of God Sm Groups
6 pm You & Me Forever Sm Group
6 pm MIM
7 pm Choir
2
12:30 pm UMW Bd Mtg
3 pm Connection
5:30 pm Ladies
Fitness
3
9:30 am Acts of God Small Group
6 pm Parents Night Out
6:30 pm Venturing- FR
4
5
9 am Traditional Worship
10:30 am Contemporary
Worship & Sunday School
Noon
Carnival
Noon -SS Mt Public Open House
6
9 am Racine Garden Group
2 pm Grief Support Group
6 pm Evening Dinner Circle
6:30 pm -Scouts
7
6 pm
Praise Band
8 11am Acts of God Sm Group
12:30 pm Friendship Lunch
4:30 pm Confirmation
5:15 pm Meal
5:45 pm Kids Club
6 pm Fusion
6 pm Acts of God Sm Groups
6 pm You & Me Forever Sm Group
6 pm MIM
7 pm Choir
9
3 pm Connection
5:30 pm Ladies Fitness
6 pm Christian Life
6:30 pm Family Ministry
10
9:30 am Acts of God Small Group
1 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
11
9 am Witness
12
UMW Sunday
9 am Traditional Worship
10:30 am Contemporary
Worship & SS
12 pm MS/HS Break Out Groups
13
6:30 pm Scouts
6:30 pm Leadership Bd.
14
6 pm Worship Mtg
6 pm Praise Band
7 pm Dartball
15 11am Acts of God Sm Group
4:30 pm Confirmation
5:15 pm Meal
5:45 pm Kids Club
6 pm Fusion
6 pm Acts of God
6 pm You & Me Forever Sm Group
6 pm MIM
7 pm Choir
16
1 pm Ellen UMW Circle
3 pm Connection
5:30 pm Ladies Fitness
17
9:30 am Acts of God Small Group
18
8am 10 am Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
19
9 am Traditional Worship
10:30 am Contemporary
Worship & SS
Kids Club Singing
20
2 pm Grief Support Group
6:30 pm -Scouts
21
6 pm Praise Band
6 pm Trustees
Spring Primary Election
22 11am Acts of God Sm Group
12:30 pm Friendship Lunch
5:15 pm Meal
5:45 pm Kids Club
6 pm Fusion
6 pm Acts of God
6 pm You & Me Forever Sm Group
6 pm MIM
7 pm Choir
23
3 pm Connection
5:30 pm Ladies Fitness
6 pm Coloring Group
24
9:30 am Acts of God Sm Group
Feasibility Study Interviews
10:30 am Feasibility Forum
25
26
9 am Traditional Worship
10:30 am Contemporary
Worship & SS
12 pm MS/HS Break Out Groups
3 pm Acts of God Movie
27
6:30 pm -Scouts
28
9 am Hospitality & Membership
6 pm Praise Band
7 pm Dartball
February
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Our Worship Schedule February 2017
Sunday, February 59:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m.
Contemporary
Acts of God:
Trusting God in Discouragement
Communion Offered
Sunday, February 129:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m.
Contemporary
Acts of God:
Trusting God in Prosperity
Sunday, February 199:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m.
Contemporary
Acts of God:
Trusting God When Wronged
Sunday, February 26 9:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m.
Contemporary
Acts of God:
Trusting God in Aging
