~ April 2018 Pilgrim Crier i Women’s Fellowship April 2018 {Women’s Fellowship is fellowship, sharing, and caring provided by all women of our UCC church for tall members of our church community. [upcoming events: Mission: April 15-Osseo Cemetery Offering May 20-Strenghten the Church Special Offering {Dove Healthcare Services: ‘May6 July8—sSept.2 CVF oynare s ip [Thanks again, {Women’s Fellowship ath, Ruby’s Pantry Volunteers H 1 (Now called “Ruby's Heart”) i It is always with a grateful heart and a smile on my face I vy write to you. To you who have been so faithful all these ‘ months, showing up and enabling us to hand out 20,000+ \" lbs. of food each month; THANK YOU. It is truly a Community wide effort, with people coming from many places to serve and to be served. The “Spirit” of togetherness and cooperation (and fun) that shows itself each time we gather, is a continued witness to the “caring beyond ourselves” attitude we try to extend. THANK YOU also for being examples of caring. More smiles, good attitudes, willing hands and feet are needed. Please come back if you have missed a few months. Or, if you have never tried it, come. We welcome you and really could use the energy. You know, many hands make the load lighter! We are a distribution site for Ruby’s the 2" Tuesday of each month at the United Church of Christ (on 10" and Main street) Sorting and set-up starts at 2:30pm and distribution goes from 4:30-6pm with clean-up 6-7pm. Our next Ruby's Pantry Distribution will be Tuesday, April 10". Julie Garber.LOCAL YOUTH GROUPS ASP News Our first of 4 ASP workshops was held with all 25 youth and 12 adults attending. The workshop was led by Sue Fischer, Molly Vold and Patti Matthews. Team building and getting to know you was the themes for this workshop. This year's theme for ASP is “Called to Action.” It is an expression of purpose and invitation to participate in God’s ongoing work in the world. God sends out the call (invitation) and God’s people are called - the ones invited. ‘At the end of the workshop, Molly shared the question, “What is a hope you have for this trip?” Participants had to come forward and write down their answer on a flip chart that was entitled - “Your trip starts here”. At the conclusion of our trip we will see if each “Hope” was accomplished Next ASP Workshop - Sunday, April 8" - This workshop will be led by Stephanie Sumner, Marty Kempf and Allyson Barka. Entitled “Difficult Choices”, it will center on the many factors that go into choosing which homeowners ASP can best serve and to become increasingly aware of people’s personal priorities and values. ASP Potato Pancake Breakfast Sunday April 29" - 7am to 1:30pm At the Cabin in the Pines - Stoddard Park All you can eat feast of - delicious potato pancakes, light and fluffy wheat pancakes, maple syrup, tasty breakfast sausages, homemade applesauce, assorted luscious dessert bars and beverage. All this for only $7 for adults, $5 for ages 5 thru 11 and under 4 Is free. Tables f Our ASP youth will be constructing BBQ tables for purchase in May. These tables are made of treated wood and will last a lifetime on your patio or deck next to your BBQ grill. They will be for sale for $60 and will be ready for pickup after Sunday, May 20". A BBQ table is on display in the UCC narthex with order sheets, Tables can also be delivered if needed. Any questions, please talk to Stephanie Sumner. ASP pizza sale was a huge success with over 1,100 pizzas being made. A big thank you to all the congregation members and community members for purchasing and helping to make all those § gooey - cheesy pizzas. All youth that are going on the mission trip this year worked at the pizza sale either Friday night or Saturday and some kids worked both. All proceeds from the pizza sale will be used to help pay for the rental of the 15 passenger vans used to transport our youth and adults to Kentucky in June for their mission trip. There are a few supreme pizzas left going for 3 for $20 or $8 a piece. Talk to Les if you are interested. Our next TGIF outing will be Sunday, April 15". We will be meeting at OELC at noon and then go to Eau Claire to take in a family movie at one of the local theaters. Details will be mailed out to all middle school youth.Lanct ficial United Church of Christ - Congregational Church Council Meeting March 8, 2018 Dennis called the meeting to order, Freddie opened with a prayer. Attendance: Tamy Johnson, Cheri Wathke, Rocky Thompson, Dennis Frame, Duane Fredrick, Mary Robbins, Lynne Anderson, Ellen Thompson. Also in| attendance were the two confirmands that were there as part of their requizenents for confirmation class. Financial Secretary Report: submitted and reviewed. Treasurer's Report: submitted and reviewed. Rocky mace a motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting, Cheri seconded that motion and all approved. Old Business: Freddie checked on the energy audit to be done because of the high electrical bill and found out it is not a free service anymore therefore the trustees will attempt to look for ways to curb energy usage. The council has decided to give the proceeds from Ruby’s Pantry to Women’s Fellowship to appease the larger Ruby’s organization. Rocky checked with the two funeral homes to see if they would be willing to contact the custodian to let them know if there is a funeral at our church and they said that it would be fine for them to do sc. Boards and Committees: Ministry of Worship: Maunday Thursday service with soup supper will be held on March 28" at 6pm; Julie will be doing that service. Easter service will be the 10:15 am service with breakfast at 9am; Juanita will be doing that service and the confirmation kids will be doing the breakfast. Next meeting April 2™ at Spm. Christian Ed: April 22™ is confirmation and a spaghetti dinner will be held on April 18" to honor the confirmation students. Officers were elected at this meeting; Jan secretary and Lynne as chair. Next meeting April 4 at 6pm. Trustees: replaced light bulbs, fixed another pew, replaced batteries in the smoke detectors in the parsonage, replaced the plug on the vacuum and fixed the urinal in the men’s bathroom Wonen’s Fellowship: There will be a meeting on Monday March 12" at 5:30pm to discuss spring events. Missions: One Great Hour of Sharing will be collected in March, cemetery fund in April and Strengthen the Church in May. Memorial Fund report was presented to the council and it will be filed with the clork’s minutes. Next meeting April 12th at 6pm. Tammy Johnson, clerkUNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (CONGREGATIONAL) OSSEO, WISCONSIN RECAPITULATION FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2018 GENERAL FUND BALANCE ON HAND BEGINNING OF THE MONTH PLUS: RECEIPTS FOR THE MONTH LESS: EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH BALANCE ON HAND END OF THE MONTH MISSION FUND BALANCE ON HAND BEGINNING OF THE MONTH PLUS: RECEIPTS FOR THE MONTH LESS: EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH BALANCE ON HAND END OF THE MONTH BASIC OCWM 2018 GOAL $3264.00 BALANCE TO REACH 2018 GOAL BEGINNING OF THE MONTH LESS: RECEIPTS TOWARDS OUR GOAL FOR THE MONTH BALANCE TO REACH 2018 GOAL END OF MONTH. BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND (TRUSTEES) BALANCE ON HAND BEGINNING OF THE MONTH PLUS: REGULAR RECEIPTS FOR THE MONTH STAINED GLASS WINDOW FUND RECEIPTS. ROOF REPLACEMENT RECEIPTS. LESS: EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH BALANCE ON HAND END OF THE MONTH (INT. INC. REC) ENDOWMENT FUND (PRINCIPAL) (THIS MO.) (INT. INC. BAL), BALANCE ON HAND — $11389.86, S$ 08 $1119.40 UCC FOOD BANK BALANCE ON HAND BEGINNING OF THE MONTH, PLUS: RECEIPTS FOR THE MONTH LESS: EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH BALANCE ON HAND END OF THE MONTH GARBER TRUST ACCOUNT BALANCE ON HAND BEGINNING OF THE MONTH PLUS: RECEIPTS FOR THE MONTH LESS: EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH BALANCE ON HAND END OF THE MONTH. $7727.44 +$ 7512.81 ~ $ 6542.60 $ 8697.65 TOTAL OCWM $ 25.00 +8 352.00 - $ 352.00 $ 25.00 $3109.98 -$ 352.00 $2757.98 $ 991.72 +$ 235.32 +$ 0.00 +8 0.00 $ 0.00 8 1227.04 (TOT. BAL.) $12509.26 $3091.15 +$ 550.00 -$ 324.45 $3316.70 $3483.82 +8 30.29 -$ 0.00 $3514.11 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ROCKY THOMPSON, TREASURERUNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL GENERAL FUND. INCOME AND EXPENSE REPORT FEBRUARY 2018 2018 YEAR TO DATE, RECEIPTS: WEEKLY OFFERING $3897.00 $ 8540.00 WOMEN FELLOWSHIP $ 350.00 700.00 SUNDAY SCHOOL $ 25.20 63.20 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL $0.00 0.00 RUBY’S PANTRY PROFIT $325.62 591.14 OTHER MISC. RECEIPTS $ 100.61 104.18 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 4698.43 $ 9998.52 EXPENSES: PASTORS SALARY & BENEFITS S$ 0.00 $ 735.81 OTHER STAFF SALARIES S$ 1252.66 3089.28 UTILITIES CHURCH $ 1236.34 2183.01 UTILITIES PARSONAGE $203.27 341.33 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 3 785.41 809.39 PROP. & WORKMANS COMP. INS. $ 0.00 0,00 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION S$ 0.00 0.00 MUSIC S$ 0.00 129,00 WORSHIP EXPENSE $ 76.97 16.97 OFFICE, POSTAGE, TELEPHONE, MISC. $173.57 294.27 TOTAL EXPENSES, S$ 3728.22 $ 7659.06 NET INCOME OR (LOSS) $ 970.21 $ 2339.46 Confirmation will be Sunday April 22, 2018 eS } ae during worship. Collin Holmen and Confi rm 1 Ajay Wilson will become the newest members of Osseo UCC. Please come help welcome them into our church family.~ — > Hap pSeES Zr higay ~*~ April Laura Cox 3 Virginia Kittelson 4 Kaitlynn Mefferd 5 Tim Robbins 5 Josh Pettis i Mark Meeks 10 Samantha Miske 11 Terry Rue 16 Bruce Wathke 18 Nicholas Johnson ae Alyssa Perry 19 Tammy Pettis 19 Karen LaBelle 21 Melody Dodge 22 Brent Rosenberg 24 John Easterson rey Velda Walker 25 Howard Kittelson 26 Kayle Fox 27 Thea Bohl 2 Isabella Cernik 6 Brecken Faldet 12 Landyn Luedtke 20 Taryen Kittelsoon 25 April Rocky and Ellen Thompson Donald and Sharon Brown If you would like to sponsor the printing of » Newsletters for a month it is $50.00. If you would like to sponsor printing of Bulletins for a week the cost is $6.50. Please contact Kari in the church office if you are interested. ucc-osseo@tcc. cool » Church: 715-597-3292 Kari’s cell: 715-797-0980 f your Birthday or Anniversary has been forgotten or has the wrong date, please email or call the church office at 715-597-3292 or Kari at 715-797-0980 Easter Schedule * Sunday, Apr. 15 + Easter Breakfast 9 AM * Easter Sunday Service 10:15 AM From the Office: Please help keep me informed of changes with your address, phone numbers (including cell) or email. This is an important way to keep everyone informed of things going on in the church. Email me at ucc-osseo@tcc.coop or call the church office at 715-597-3292. 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Rocky Thompson (715-797-9642) Fin, Sec Comm.: Cheri Wathke (715-533-1322) Mary Robbins (715-597-6522) Organist: Debbie Daht (715-450-2604) Secretary: Kari Smith (715-797-0980)