THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
October 23, 2016
Services are at 9am & 10am
STEWARDSHIP 2016-17
During October we ask ourselves to provide the resources to sustain St. Nick’s for another year. We call this “annual stewardship” because we regard ourselves as caretakers of this parish we call our spiritual home. Though we give to help cover the costs of maintaining the church, it is primarily out of gratitude that we pledge our resources to this place. We are thankful that it came into our lives in the first place, that it continues to feed our spirits, that it educates our children in the knowledge and faith of Jesus Christ, that it offers us close companionship, and that it provides us opportunities to worship God, grow in our faith, and reach out to others.
So this month we consider our role in helping support the ongoing financial demands on the parish. After prayerful consideration, we pledge an amount that we feel significantly reflects our gratitude for the existence and ministries of the parish.
The Stewardship Committee: Paul Curran, Greg Freeman, Melanie Hexel, Polly Myhrum, and The Rev. Peter Sipple
ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP TIMELINE
Sunday October 23 and 30- Parishioners share their experience of giving to St. Nick's during the announcements at the 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. services.
Sunday October 30- Stewardship Sunday: pictorial directories and pledge cards distributed at the 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. services. Following worship, an optional 20-minute presentation on the 2017 budget will take place upstairs.
Sunday November 6 (All Saints' Sunday)- "Ingathering" Sunday: we will place our pledge cards in the offering plate to have them receive a special blessing at the Altar.
THIS SUNDAY... ADULT ED SERIES: WHAT PEOPLE DO Two members of our parish will discuss what they do professionally. They will respond to questions and will explore the answers together. This discussion, facilitated by Pastor Fred Jackson will take place in the church following the 10am worship service this Sunday October 23rd. Please plan to join us for these thought provoking conversations.
SEARCH COMMITTEE The diocese has approved St. Nick's application to officially begin our search for a new Rector. Our Parish Profile has been posted on the parish website HERE. We also have a few printed copies around the church. The Search Committee will review all applications received between now and December 5 and then start evaluations. Many thanks to Serena Starzyk for coordinating the preparation of the profile and to the many parishioners who contributed to the effort.
SAVE THE DATE: St. Nick's Church Fair & Chili Lunch will be on Saturday November 19th.
PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact the Interim Pastor, The Rev. Peter Sipple at (534 2864) or email [email protected]. During the interim period, five members of the parish will serve as pastoral liaisons between members of the parish and the interim pastor. You may wish to speak with one of them as well. They are, Liz Pavelka (297 4907), Polly Myhrum (297 5681), Rachel VanDerStuyf (896 2137), Melanie Hexel (297 3114), or Paul Curran (914 844 0894).
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Progress pictures are are HERE but better to come and see them for yourself. To anyone who would like to share pictures they have taken of the work happening at St. Nick's, you can send them to Dana at [email protected] and they will be added to the album.
FORGOT WHAT YOU PLEDGED TO THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN? NEED A REMINDER OF HOW TO PAY ONLINE? WANT MORE UPDATES? You can always email Dana in the office, but now you can also go to our website and click on the capital campaign page. That will send you right over to the online payment site. (Note: for reminders on what you've given, you'll still need to email Dana.)
2015-16 ONLINE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of your directories.
COFFEE HOUR We always have slots open for those who would like to host. It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made for you by the altar guild. Click HERE for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!
The "EVERYTHING ROTA" schedule through November is HERE. Anyone who would like to change their availability can contact Dana in the office or just shoot her a quick email to [email protected].
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 23RD
9 am
Reader - Cheryl Lange-Barber
Server - Leeann Haubrich
10 am
First reading - Andrea Sayago
Second Reading - Paul Bruening
Servers- Lily Stasaitis & Wally Bottger
Altar Guild- Leeann Haubrich
Counters - Mary Hornbeck & Dale Cunningham
Sunday School - Katie Graves-Abe & George Hemroth
Coffee Hour - Stacey & Colin Cuite
TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
October 23, 2016
Services are at 9am & 10am
STEWARDSHIP 2016-17
During October we ask ourselves to provide the resources to sustain St. Nick’s for another year. We call this “annual stewardship” because we regard ourselves as caretakers of this parish we call our spiritual home. Though we give to help cover the costs of maintaining the church, it is primarily out of gratitude that we pledge our resources to this place. We are thankful that it came into our lives in the first place, that it continues to feed our spirits, that it educates our children in the knowledge and faith of Jesus Christ, that it offers us close companionship, and that it provides us opportunities to worship God, grow in our faith, and reach out to others.
So this month we consider our role in helping support the ongoing financial demands on the parish. After prayerful consideration, we pledge an amount that we feel significantly reflects our gratitude for the existence and ministries of the parish.
The Stewardship Committee: Paul Curran, Greg Freeman, Melanie Hexel, Polly Myhrum, and The Rev. Peter Sipple
ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP TIMELINE
Sunday October 23 and 30- Parishioners share their experience of giving to St. Nick's during the announcements at the 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. services.
Sunday October 30- Stewardship Sunday: pictorial directories and pledge cards distributed at the 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. services. Following worship, an optional 20-minute presentation on the 2017 budget will take place upstairs.
Sunday November 6 (All Saints' Sunday)- "Ingathering" Sunday: we will place our pledge cards in the offering plate to have them receive a special blessing at the Altar.
THIS SUNDAY... ADULT ED SERIES: WHAT PEOPLE DO Two members of our parish will discuss what they do professionally. They will respond to questions and will explore the answers together. This discussion, facilitated by Pastor Fred Jackson will take place in the church following the 10am worship service this Sunday October 23rd. Please plan to join us for these thought provoking conversations.
SEARCH COMMITTEE The diocese has approved St. Nick's application to officially begin our search for a new Rector. Our Parish Profile has been posted on the parish website HERE. We also have a few printed copies around the church. The Search Committee will review all applications received between now and December 5 and then start evaluations. Many thanks to Serena Starzyk for coordinating the preparation of the profile and to the many parishioners who contributed to the effort.
SAVE THE DATE: St. Nick's Church Fair & Chili Lunch will be on Saturday November 19th.
PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact the Interim Pastor, The Rev. Peter Sipple at (534 2864) or email [email protected]. During the interim period, five members of the parish will serve as pastoral liaisons between members of the parish and the interim pastor. You may wish to speak with one of them as well. They are, Liz Pavelka (297 4907), Polly Myhrum (297 5681), Rachel VanDerStuyf (896 2137), Melanie Hexel (297 3114), or Paul Curran (914 844 0894).
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Progress pictures are are HERE but better to come and see them for yourself. To anyone who would like to share pictures they have taken of the work happening at St. Nick's, you can send them to Dana at [email protected] and they will be added to the album.
FORGOT WHAT YOU PLEDGED TO THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN? NEED A REMINDER OF HOW TO PAY ONLINE? WANT MORE UPDATES? You can always email Dana in the office, but now you can also go to our website and click on the capital campaign page. That will send you right over to the online payment site. (Note: for reminders on what you've given, you'll still need to email Dana.)
2015-16 ONLINE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of your directories.
COFFEE HOUR We always have slots open for those who would like to host. It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made for you by the altar guild. Click HERE for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!
The "EVERYTHING ROTA" schedule through November is HERE. Anyone who would like to change their availability can contact Dana in the office or just shoot her a quick email to [email protected].
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 23RD
9 am
Reader - Cheryl Lange-Barber
Server - Leeann Haubrich
10 am
First reading - Andrea Sayago
Second Reading - Paul Bruening
Servers- Lily Stasaitis & Wally Bottger
Altar Guild- Leeann Haubrich
Counters - Mary Hornbeck & Dale Cunningham
Sunday School - Katie Graves-Abe & George Hemroth
Coffee Hour - Stacey & Colin Cuite
