Join us for our FREE 2nd Saturday Movie Series! Second Saturday of each month at 6:oo pm. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, bring anyone, and join us in the Friendship hall for family friendly movie fun!
There will be all you can eat snack and drinks. Movie selections will be announced in church before the event, call the church office for movie information 920-458-1611.
Saturday, April 9 @ 6PM
Saturday, May 14 @ 6PM
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The Women’s Guild is sponsoring a Chili dinner on Sunday February 15th after church service.
The menu: chili, cheese, crackers, bread, coffee and milk followed by an open ice cream sundae bar (vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate, caramel sauce, with toppings).
Tickets are $6.50 for adults, $3.00 children ages 6-10 and 6 and under are free.
If you would like to place a takeout order, sign up is in the Gathering area.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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On Sunday December 7th the Sunday School Students will be putting on the Christmas play, Just a Little Christmas By Sharon Kay Chatwell Copyright 2009, Sharon Kay Chatwell, www.SundaySchoolCenter.com
The students have been working very hard to learn their lines. We are very excited to share with our family and friends.
Please join us for snacks in the gathering area after the play!
A HUGE thanks to all who have help make this play a success!
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DECEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH
CHHSM SERVICE MINISTRY:
Crossroad, a human service agency of the
Council of Health and Human Service Ministries
(CHHSM), Wisconsin Conference UCC.
Daniel Van Straten will give a talk on this
mission on Sunday, November 30.
Envelopes and baskets will be available at the
entrances to the sanctuary for this mission.
Crossroad
What we are:
Crossroad is a not-for-profit treatment provider
for emotionally troubled children.
Who we are:
A team of counselors, teachers, therapists,
housekeepers, cooks, groundskeepers, chaplains,
nurses, and others.
What we offer:
Simply put, Crossroad is a treatment provider
for emotionally troubled children. Behind that
simple description is a long list of therapy,
education and family support services provided
both to children who live on our campus and to
those we work with in the community.
How children come to us:
Children come to Crossroad through a variety of
avenues. Some are referred by courts, mental
health professionals, public service agencies,
counselors and educators. Some come to us
through and with their families.
How we got started:
Crossroad opened in 1883 as “The Reformed
Orphans Home of Fort Wayne, Indiana” by the
Reformed Church, a predecessor of today’s
United Church of Christ.
Our Mission:
Crossroad creates promising futures for
children in difficult circumstances by
providing therapy, education and family
support services.
We Value:
Every child and his/her unique potential
Strong families
Pioneering leadership and its inherent risks
Stewardship based on sound business practices
Spirituality Our covenantal relationship with the
United Church of Christ which has made our mission and values
possible.
A Transitional Living program is available
on the Crossroad campus for youth, aged
16 and older, to focus on education and job
skills as well as skills for community
living.
An Independent Living program is available
at Crossroad to young people who
have finished Crossroad’s Transitional
Living program or another transitional
living program. The clients in this program
live in scattered-site apartments in the
community while receiving full access to
Crossroad services and staff.
A Crossroad Day Education program is
offered for children requiring educational
services not provided in the public school
setting.
Crossroad is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
organization.
DECEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH
CHHSM SERVICE MINISTRY:
Emmaus Homes, a human service agency of the
Council of Health and Human Service Ministries
(CHHSM), Wisconsin Conference UCC. Daniel Van
Straten will give a talk on this mission on Sunday,
November 30.
Envelopes and baskets will be available at the
entrances to the sanctuary for this mission.
Spirited People Leading Spirited Lives
Emmaus Homes is a faith-based mission of
families, staff and volunteers, working together to
provide compassionate care to adults with
developmental disabilities in the St. Louis metropolitan
area. Emmaus provides safe, comfortable
homes for 250 residents at its campuses in
St. Charles and Marthasville, Mo., as well as in
homes in surrounding communities.
The Emmaus Mission: Arising from faith in Jesus
Christ, the mission of Emmaus Homes is to enhance
the quality of life for adults of all beliefs who have
cognitive, intellectual and other developmental
disabilities.
The Emmaus Vision: Emmaus Homes will be an
outstanding provider of a care continuum, within
nurturing communities, for adults with cognitive,
intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
Emmaus Homes is a private, not-for-profit
organization related to the United Church of Christ’s
Council for Health and Human Service Ministries
and supported by the United Way. Emmaus’
services are provided without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, veteran status or disability.
Understanding the changing needs of an aging
population, Emmaus provides homes and programming
for residents of all ages, based on their unique
needs and goals. As part of their residential services,
Emmaus serves 40 homes throughout the community
and at their two campuses. The Senior and Adult
Services program provides opportunities for residents
to learn, make friends and become involved in
their community through a variety of social, educational,
and recreational activities.
Emmaus hosts special events throughout the year
to raise funds and awareness about its mission to
enhance the quality of life for people with developmental
disabilities. Two examples of these events
include:
Friends of Emmaus Fall Bazaar & Quilt
Auction – People enjoy the beautiful fall
scenery at the Marthasville Emmaus Homes
Campus while shopping the flea-market style
bazaar, trying their hand at country crafts.
Quilters from around the state donate their
hand-made artwork for the quilt auction;
Golf & Glam Benefit Golf Tournament
& Diva Spa Party – Golfers are invited
to bring their team and enjoy 18-holes
of golf while supporting the men and
women with developmental disabilities
served by Emmaus. Not a golfer? They
join in the fun at the Diva Spa Party
held at the clubhouse throughout the
afternoon with choices of mini spa
treatments, lunch, and refreshments.
Emmaus Homes services include:
– Nursing oversight
– Highly trained staff in CPR, First Aid,
Nutrition, and various on-going group
and individualized training
– Individualized skill development
– Professional and quality oversight
– Nutritional services with specialized diets
– Pastoral care
– Recreational and community event opportunities
JANUARY MISSION OF THE MONTH
LOCAL MISSION: Sheboygan County Interfaith
Organization (SCIO) (Bridgeway House)
Heidi Gudmundson plans to visit St. Paul’s on
Sunday, January 11, 2015 and give a talk on
SCIO. This mission provides shelter for the
homeless, programs for single mothers with
children working toward self-sufficiency, child
care, and farmer’s markets. Voluntary help and
support are needed.
Envelopes and baskets will be available at the
entrances to the sanctuary for donations to this
mission.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY INTERFAITH
ORGANIZATION
Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization
(SCIO) is a faith-based organization comprised
of over 30 different faith communities. Volunteers
and staff work together to provide for
people in need to bridge the gap between community
needs and resources.
Working Woman’s Wear
Created by SCIO to improve the status of
women by providing appropriate work clothing
and supportive programs at no charge so they
can become self-sufficient and develop greater
self-esteem. Available to income eligible
women, referred by area agencies, who want to
help themselves by gaining and sustaining
quality employment. Financial assistance and
donations of quality new and used woman’s
clothing, accessories, and personal care products
are accepted and appreciated.
Building Bridges Childcare Center
State licensed childcare serving ages six
weeks through grade 12, providing specific
curriculums by qualified teachers.
Bridgeway House
A shelter for homeless women and children.
Objectives of the shelter: to assist residents in
learning successful and nurturing parenting
skills; to provide a safe, secure environment; to
provide programs for children encouraging
healthy development; and to support residents in
building self-esteem, self-reliance, personal
responsibility, interpersonal skills, and independent
living skills.
Bridgeway & Beyond helps single mothers and their
children move from living in “crisis management mode”
to satisfying life of self-sufficiency. During the firstphase,
families reside at the Bridgeway House, a group
home housing up to six families at one time. A family’s
problem areas are identified and a goal plan developed
to focus upon. Successful completion of the first phase
can take up to two years. Our primary goal is to teach
single mothers how to provide a safe, stable, loving and
nurturing environment for their family, so they can
move from merely surviving to thriving.
Once single mothers and their children learn to be
self-sufficient, families move into Trisha’s House,
applying the skills learned at Bridgeway House, while
enjoying increased independence and greater accountability.
During the final phase, families move into their
own apartment or home. Case workers continue
monitoring the family for another six months following
their exit from Trisha’s House to ensure their newly
acquired skills are fully integrated into their lives.
Volunteering to Make a Difference
Opportunities exist for helpers to assist with:
– Transporting people without a car;
– Maintaining the grounds and indoors;
– Mentoring;
– Tutoring;
– and, Sorting donations for the Working
Woman’s Wear program.
SCIO sponsors the Sheboygan County Summer
Farmer’s Market, June through October, on Wednesday’s
from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday’s from
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sheboygan’s Fountain Park
and on Thursday’s from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at
Plymouth’s City Park. A Winter Farmer’s Market is
held, November through May, at First Congregational
United Church of Christ, 310 Bluff Avenue, Sheboygan,
from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on selected dates.
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NOVEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH
LOCAL MISSION: Salvation Army. Corps Officer Daryl Mangeri will visit St. Paul’s on Sunday, November 9 and give a talk on the Salvation Army.
Envelopes and baskets will be available at the entrances to the sanctuary for a free-will offering (or non perishable food items may be donated). This mission needs your help in serving the needs of the people of Sheboygan. Agents of Hope…Building Compassion After over 100 years, the ministry of “soup, soap, and salvation” continues. The Salvation Army began its work in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on December 5, 1895 at the Mallmann Building on Center Avenue between 7th and 8th streets. It disbanded in 1898 until 1920, a total of 22 years. George Imig and E.B. Garton were members of the first Advisory Board. Its main building is currently located at 710 Pennsylvania Avenue and its Family Store at 1029 Michigan Avenue. A new playground was built in 1947 and the Emergency Lodge was added in 1982 when the chapel was being renovated. Changes were made in the offices, medical clinic, and fellowship room in 1991.
Majors Alan and Kim Hellstrom led the Salvation Army Corps from July, 1999 through June, 2012, serving the people of Sheboygan, sponsoring a $3.6 million expansion, doubling its programs, services, and budget. Lts. Daryl and Cherie Mangeri took command upon the Hellstroms’ departure.
The Salvation Army’s proposed plan to overcome overcrowded conditions was finished in June, 2012, with the construction of a new addition and the renovation of some sections of the existing facility. The free clinic now offers its services on one floor instead of being split on two different floors. The social service offices and administrative offices are now clustered together instead being scattered all over the building.
The Sheboygan Salvation Army Mission: Guided by the love of Jesus and Biblical principles, the Salvation Army in Sheboygan will address various human needs, empower individuals toward self-sufficiency, and share the Gospel using quality outreach programs and an established church, serving our community with compassion, respect, and fairness. Its mission is all about preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination. This mission is fulfilled in Sheboygan through a variety of programs and services, such as the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Free Medical Clinic, food pantry, 45-bed Emergency Lodge, Child Care Center, Family Store, youth programs, ministries for men and women, and Sunday worship services.
The Salvation Army of Sheboygan offers an array of programs for youth dedicated to nurturing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The programs offered for youth help them learn and grow and have fun with their friends, helping them develop the strengths and insights to serve them throughout life.
A day care facility located at 1125 North 13th Street in Sheboygan serves children six weeks to 12 years old.
In 2013, the Salvation Army in Sheboygan provided: 1,182 medical care services; 953 individual clinic visits; 10,872 bags of food; 13,898 nights of shelter for the homeless; and, 4,396 individuals assisted with food, clothing, and shelter. A total of 5,419 families came to the Salvation Army in 2013 for assistance.
People have opportunities to help by: sponsoring a kettle for a shift, day, week, or month; committing to getting ringers for a time period and location; bringing a kettle to work, lunch, or a party; signing out a kettle for a holiday event; performing at a kettle (music, etc.); adopting a family at Christmas; helping with Coats for Kids program (sorting, bagging, distributing, translating); driving (drop off and pick up kettles and donations); Christmas Castle (toy sorting and distributing); buying or making hats, mittens, gloves, socks, dolls; and, donating to the Salvation Army.
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Join us in the friendship hall, after service on November 16th for lunch and bingo. Bring a large candy bar for the bingo game and an appetite for some delicious soup and sandwiches. 
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We will hold our 11th blood drive at St. Paul’s UCC on Monday December 8th from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Blood Center of Wisconsin. Anyone 17 years or older can donate and you are never too old to donate.
The blood collected will be used in over 50 area hospitals in Wisconsin for individuals that need surgery, blood transfusions or have need for the various components of blood. Please consider being a donor and asking a friend or family member to join you.
You can sign-up at St. Paul’s in the Gathering Area or you can contact Ken Cornell by email, or at 920-467-9742, or 920-334-0103 (cell phone) to get scheduled.
Support our mission at St. Paul’s of giving back to our community!
The fall clean up at the church will be held on Saturday, November
8th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Please join us!
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On Sunday, October 5, 2014, World Communion Sunday is celebrated in several denominations, promoting Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation. Christians from many congregations around the world participate in the Lord’s Supper. Harvest Home is also observed on this Sunday. Each day, we give thanks to God for His provisions enabling our sustenance. On this Sunday we are reminded to remember the unfortunate. Those in need may be anyone–not only church members, but ALL members of God’s earth. At times, many of them need help with sustaining their lives. We are enabled to donate in the form of nonperishable food items or a monetary donation in a Harvest Home envelope.
The Neighbors in Need offering received during the month of October supports the UCC’s ministries of justice and compassion throughout
the United States. Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries to fund a wide array of local and national justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects. Neighbors in Need also supports our American Indian neighbors in the UCC. One-third of the offering supports the UCC’s Council for American Indian Ministries (CAIM). In the past, the UCC has worked with Lakota, Dakota, Nakota, Mandan, Hidatsa, Arickara, and Hocak in North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, and northern Nebraska. Today there are 20 UCC congregations on reservations and one urban, multi-tribal UCC congregation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. These churches are supported by
CAIM. CAIM is also an invaluable resource for more than 1,000 individuals from dozens of other tribes and nations who are members of other UCC congregations in the United States. Neighbors in Need grants support the training of educators who teach children, youth, and adults self and divine love by honoring their spirituality in healthy, life-affirming and lifesaving ways. Neighbors in Need helps make another world possible. It needs your support. Please give generously. With your support, Neighbors in Need is Imagining a World without Poverty.
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Join us Saturday October 25th from 4-6pm, at the corner of Union and Wedemeyer for trunk or treating! Then come to the Friendship hall for food, games, crafts and fun. Costumes are welcome, fun for everyone! All are welcome!
