THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
October 9, 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. During October, Sunday bulletins will include leaflets describing this year’s stewardship program. At worship on the next three Sundays parishioners will attest to the role that St. Nick’s plays in their lives. On Sunday, October 30, you will receive a new parish directory with a pledge card and envelop, and on November 6 we will bless the 2017 pledges at our ingathering Sunday.
The Stewardship Committee: Paul Curran, Greg Freeman, Melanie Hexel, Polly Myhrum, and The Rev. Peter Sipple
ADULT ED SERIES: WHAT PEOPLE DO
Does work make us happy, and is it supposed to?
What is the purpose of our work: is it for ourselves or for others?
Does our Christian faith inform our work?
Four member of our parish will discuss what they do professionally and will respond to questions like these and will explore the answers together. These talks facilitated by Pastor Fred Jackson will take place in the church following the 10am worship service on October 16th and 23rd. Please plan to join us for these thought provoking conversations.
INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED WITH SUNDAY SCHOOL?
We are looking for volunteers interested in teaching Sunday school. This is a great opportunity to get to know the children of St. Nick's and be involved in there spiritual learning. If you would like help out and be a part of this program please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net or Katie Graves-Abe at kgravesabe@gmail.com
DIRECTORY: UPDATES/CHANGES The Stewardship Committee is now working on the 2016-17 issue of the St. Nick's directory. If there is anyone who has any changes or updates they would like to make to their information please contact Dana in the office at (297-2010) or by email at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com
NOTE TO THE PARISH:
As many of you are aware Katie and Troy Graves-Abe will be transitioning to a new home in Maryland in the near future. Katie is a current Vestry member and at some time (hopefully not very soon) will step down from that position. At the Wednesday meeting, the remaining members of the Vestry voted to appoint Jack Devine to fill out Katie’s Vestry term, effective whenever Katie needs to step away. We are very grateful to both Katie and Jack for their willingness to assist us during these transitionary months.
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 sipplemp@gmail.com. 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).
SEARCH COMMITTEE The search committee has convened and they have started the process of finding a rector for St. Nick's. The following parishioners have been selected to serve on this committee. Stacey Mesler (Chair), Paul Conrad, Christine Ackerly, Rick Levitt, Sarah Brannen, Jack Parry, LeeAnn Pomplas, Alex Reese & Michelle Robbins.
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 stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com 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 stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 9TH
9 am
Reader - Katie Graves-Abe
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am
First reading - Stacey Mesler
Second Reading - Needed
Servers- Elizabeth Cuite & Needed
Altar Guild- Liz Pavelka
Counters - Sue Blodgett & Katie Graves-Abe
Sunday School - Jack, Jennifer & Alex
Coffee Hour - Needed
TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
October 9, 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. During October, Sunday bulletins will include leaflets describing this year’s stewardship program. At worship on the next three Sundays parishioners will attest to the role that St. Nick’s plays in their lives. On Sunday, October 30, you will receive a new parish directory with a pledge card and envelop, and on November 6 we will bless the 2017 pledges at our ingathering Sunday.
The Stewardship Committee: Paul Curran, Greg Freeman, Melanie Hexel, Polly Myhrum, and The Rev. Peter Sipple
ADULT ED SERIES: WHAT PEOPLE DO
Does work make us happy, and is it supposed to?
What is the purpose of our work: is it for ourselves or for others?
Does our Christian faith inform our work?
Four member of our parish will discuss what they do professionally and will respond to questions like these and will explore the answers together. These talks facilitated by Pastor Fred Jackson will take place in the church following the 10am worship service on October 16th and 23rd. Please plan to join us for these thought provoking conversations.
INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED WITH SUNDAY SCHOOL?
We are looking for volunteers interested in teaching Sunday school. This is a great opportunity to get to know the children of St. Nick's and be involved in there spiritual learning. If you would like help out and be a part of this program please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net or Katie Graves-Abe at kgravesabe@gmail.com
DIRECTORY: UPDATES/CHANGES The Stewardship Committee is now working on the 2016-17 issue of the St. Nick's directory. If there is anyone who has any changes or updates they would like to make to their information please contact Dana in the office at (297-2010) or by email at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com
NOTE TO THE PARISH:
As many of you are aware Katie and Troy Graves-Abe will be transitioning to a new home in Maryland in the near future. Katie is a current Vestry member and at some time (hopefully not very soon) will step down from that position. At the Wednesday meeting, the remaining members of the Vestry voted to appoint Jack Devine to fill out Katie’s Vestry term, effective whenever Katie needs to step away. We are very grateful to both Katie and Jack for their willingness to assist us during these transitionary months.
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 sipplemp@gmail.com. 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).
SEARCH COMMITTEE The search committee has convened and they have started the process of finding a rector for St. Nick's. The following parishioners have been selected to serve on this committee. Stacey Mesler (Chair), Paul Conrad, Christine Ackerly, Rick Levitt, Sarah Brannen, Jack Parry, LeeAnn Pomplas, Alex Reese & Michelle Robbins.
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 stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com 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 stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 9TH
9 am
Reader - Katie Graves-Abe
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am
First reading - Stacey Mesler
Second Reading - Needed
Servers- Elizabeth Cuite & Needed
Altar Guild- Liz Pavelka
Counters - Sue Blodgett & Katie Graves-Abe
Sunday School - Jack, Jennifer & Alex
Coffee Hour - Needed
