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Lent at Your Church in 2018 Lent started Wednesday, February 14, Ash Wednesday. As is our custom, we enjoyed a pancake supper and celebrated the Lord’s Supper around our dining tables. For the first me since 1945, Ash Wednesday fell on Valenne’s Day. The Season of Lent is a me when Chrisans are asked to examine their lives and take on disciplines to strengthen their faith, or give up habits that impede their faith. This year Presbyterians are encouraged to read Psalm 51:1-17 each day, and read it slowly, let the words sink in. Worshippers at Ash Wednesday received a sheet of paper with two versions of the reading. Their differences may make the psalm’s message clearer. As I look at the state of the congregaon which I will soon be leaving, I think it’s best for the congregaon and me to ex- amine what the situaon of the congregaon is as I prepare to move on. So, I will be preaching a series of sermons on different themes between February 18, when I preached on prayer, and March 18, the Sunday before Palm Sunday. By the me the newsleer reaches you, I will also have preached on our building. In March, my plan is to address the following themes in worship: March 4 – The Green Space March 11 – The Investment Fund March 18 – Mission I’m calling the series “The View from the Pulpit.” I am hopeful that this series will be bring some closure to my 19 years as your pastor. We’ve done a lot of amazing things together! See you in church, Pastor Tom Ministry From the Heart of Oshkosh, Serving with Energy, Intelligence, Imagination, and Love The Pres March 2018

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Lent at Your Church in 2018

Lent started Wednesday, February 14, Ash Wednesday. As is our custom, we enjoyed a pancake supper and celebrated the Lord’s Supper around our dining tables. For the first time since 1945, Ash Wednesday fell on Valentine’s Day. The Season of Lent is a time when Christians are asked to examine their lives and take on disciplines to strengthen their faith, or give up habits that impede their faith. This year Presbyterians are encouraged to read Psalm 51:1-17 each day, and read it slowly, let the words sink in. Worshippers at Ash Wednesday received a sheet of paper with two versions of the reading. Their differences may make the psalm’s message clearer. As I look at the state of the congregation which I will soon be leaving, I think it’s best for the congregation and me to ex-amine what the situation of the congregation is as I prepare to move on. So, I will be preaching a series of sermons on different themes between February 18, when I preached on prayer, and March 18, the Sunday before Palm Sunday. By the time the newsletter reaches you, I will also have preached on our building. In March, my plan is to address the following themes in worship: March 4 – The Green Space March 11 – The Investment Fund March 18 – Mission I’m calling the series “The View from the Pulpit.” I am hopeful that this series will be bring some closure to my 19 years as your pastor. We’ve done a lot of amazing things together! See you in church, Pastor Tom

Ministry From the Heart of Oshkosh, Serving with Energy, Intelligence, Imagination, and Love

The Pres

March 2018

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March Ministry Assignments

Lay Readers

4 Michael Patton

11 Mary Willadsen

18 Rosangela Berbert

25 Tim Gaubitz

Acolytes

4 Grace Lenz, Sam Lenz

11 Addison Davila

18 Michael Cherwin

25 Domanic Dorman, Finn Luaders

Ushers

4 Larry Didlo, Barry Johnson, Noreen Johnson

Bobbi Starrett, Jack Starrett

Communion Servers

Andrew Bosma, Barbara Goldthwaite, Barb Gusick 4

Andy Manser, Randy Paulson, Jack Starrett, Patti Waldecker

Flowers

4 Barry & Noreen Johnson

11 Pat Shugars and family – in memory of Bob

18 Harriet Martin—remembering the homeless

25 Gregg Zillges – my mother’s birthday (Terri Zillges)

Projectionists

4 Barry & Noreen Johnson

11 Hillory Davila

18 Harriet Martin

25 Hillory Davila

Offering Duty

Andrew Bosma

Inside This Edition The Pres 1

Ministry Assignments 2

Church & Preschool Staff 2

Session in a Nutshell 3

Deacons’ Corner 4

Christian Education 5-6

Musical Notes 7

Staff Update 7

Helping Hands 8

Preschool News 9

The Bulletin Board 10-12

Around Town 13

Calendar 14-15

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF

Pastor

Thomas Willadsen

Director of Music

Carmen Shaw

Adult Bell Choir Director

Mary Willadsen

Organist

Kris Selk

Director of Christian Education

Suzette Curtis

Administrative Assistant

Lesia Cizdyn

Custodian

Randy Paulson

Financial Assistant

John Noll

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL STAFF

Lead Teacher

Carol Joubert

Teacher

Olivia Farrow

Contact us: (and don’t forgot about our online contact options!)

Pastor 920.235.6180 [email protected]

Office 920.235.6180 [email protected]

Preschool 920.426.4629 [email protected]

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Session met February 20 and will next meet on

March 6 and March 20.

2018 Session

Andrew Bosma Cindy Habich

Chris Cherwin Andy Manser

Joann Cross Harriet Martin

John Cross Doug Norton

Hillory Davila Debbie Strange

Jim Dyer Dick Strange

John Evans Gregg Zillges

February 2018 Session Report

2018 Committee Chairs

Committee Chairperson

Christian Education Cindy Habich

Fiscal Compliance Joann Cross

Investment TBD

Membership Enrichment Gregg Zillges

Mission Interpretation Andrew Bosma

Nominating

Doug Norton and

Harriet Martin

(Session Reps)

Personnel Hillory Davila

Preschool Harriet Martin

Property & Finance Chris Cherwin

Worship John Cross

February 20, 2018 The Session met with the General Presbyter of the Winnebago Presbytery Sarah Moore-Nokes and Sue Buck, chair of the Winnebago Presbytery Commission on Ministry and Leslie Gunter, the Winnebago Presbytery staff coordinator of the Commission on Ministry to discuss both the dissolution process and the dynamics of the Church Family Forum. Five members were granted Letters of Transfer to First United Methodist Church in Oshkosh. We will have a Noisy Offering on March 18, 2018, to benefit Take Five, an organi-zation which provides clothes to Oshkosh Public School students who need them. We elected Gregg Zillges and Barbara Goldthwaite to be our representatives to Presbytery in 2018 and agreed to pay for their lunch from the operating budget when they go. We celebrated the points in the meeting when the Holy Spirit was moving among us and prayed for continued guidance as we move through the next several months.

February 25, 2018

The Session met with Sarah Moore-Nokes and Sue Buck after the Church Family Forum. The beginning of the meeting was spent reflecting on the feedback we received during the Church Family forum. We reviewed and approved a change to the proposed terms of dissolution. The Session called for a Congregational Meeting on March 11, 2018 immediately after service to:

Elect a Deacon

Vote on the dissolution of the relationship with Pastor Tom (and related terms)

We also scheduled another Session meeting for March 6, 2018 at 6:30p.m.

Committee Reports Deadline: Please submit committee reports to the office by

noon on March 13 to ensure inclusion in the March 20 Session packet.

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Two Deacons prepare, serve and clean up for coffee hour each Sunday morn-ing. Our members enjoy this time to socialize over a cup of coffee and a vari-ety of delicious snacks.

Flower Delivery

Many members donate flowers each Sunday in honor or memory of a loved one. These beautiful flowers are often delivered to shut-ins, hospitalized members, or those having special needs or celebrations such as birthdays.

At the beginning of a 2-year term, each Deacon is assigned a few members who are considered "shut-in" and, due to health issues, are unable to participate actively in church. Deacons are requested to visit with their assigned person(s) monthly, or more often if needed.

At Easter and Christmas, Deacons deliver flowers to their shut-ins. Children in Sunday School often make gifts for our shut-ins. These items are well received and help to make a connection between our children and our older members.

Deacons perform vital and rewarding tasks around the church. People with tender, caring hearts make the best Deacons.

Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month, Ash Wednes-day, Maundy Thursday, Easter and Christmas Eve. Deacons prepare the communion elements for these occa-sions. Two Deacons help in preparing communion and all Deacons help to clean up following the service.

2018 Board of Deacons

Otacilio Berbert Heather Hendricks

Debbie Bunker Sharon Koerner

Becca Cherwin Bill Macksam

Norma Dyer (Moderator) Marti Norton

Sue Egner Mary Zelhofer

Cathy Furman Vacant

March Deacon Duties

Flowers Cathy Furman

Coffee Hour Cathy Furman, Sharon Koerner

Communion Setup Cathy Furman, Sharon Koerner

The Deacons again thank everyone for their gen-

erous contributions to the Oshkosh Area Com-

munity Pantry.

Basic needs go beyond food, and we were able

to provided the listed personal hygiene items

this past month.

Large canvas bags are available in the Westmin-

ster Room for donations. Personal care items

remain in high demand: toilet paper, laundry

detergent, shampoo, toothpaste/toothbrushes,

personal hygiene items.

9 toothbrushes

4 bars of soap

4 small toothpastes

2 large toothpastes

4 floss dispensers

2 boxes of Kleenex tissues

1 box shaving cartridges

1 box of fabric softener sheets

1 bottle of laundry detergent

1 jar facial cleanser

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Sunday School Special Day:

On Sunday, March 18th, all are invited to join in a Res-

urrection Egg Scavenger Hunt during Sunday school. It

will be a time for learning, a time for fun, and a time

for interacting with the whole congregation. Please

meet downstairs in Magnolia Hall at 10:45 a.m. to

break into teams and start searching!

2017-2018 Sunday School Calendar – March & April:

After School Activities Program (ASAP):

The most recent meeting of ASAP was Wednesday,

February 14th. Ten children joined us for an afternoon

filled with activity. We decorated Valentine boxes,

made “love coupons” for Moms and Dads, and ran off

steam at the Rec Gym. We

were also treated to a spe-

cial performance of Cin-

derella! Our next meeting

will be Wednesday, March

14th.

March

4 Kids’ Power Hour

11 Kids’ Power Hour

18 Resurrection Egg Scavenger Hunt

25 Palm Sunday—No Kids’ Power Hour

April

1 Easter Sunday—NO Kids’ Power Hour

8 Kids’ Power Hour

15 Kids’ Power Hour

22 Earth Day Activity

29 Kids’ Power Hour

True or False?

Jesus was crucified on a cross? True or False? _____

Pontius Pilate was the high priest? True or False? _____

Jesus was in the tomb for 7 days before being resurrected?

True or False? _____

Jesus was made to wear a crown of thorns?

True or False? _____

Underline the Correct Word

The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him

sour wine and saying, “If you are the king of the [JEWS,

GENTILES], save yourself!” (Luke 23:36-37)

Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he

praised God, saying, “Certainly this man was [INNOCENT,

GUILTY]!” (Luke 23:47)

And they found the [SOLDIER, STONE] rolled away from the

{TOMB, SEAT], but when they went in they did not find the

body of the Lord Jesus. (Luke 24:2-3)

Unscramble these Words Connected with the Easter Story

SORCS ASK NERDS

CRIES O RETURN IF CAR ICES

I OCCUR IN FIX BOLDO

NOTES SLAIN

Word Play

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Kids’ Power Hour:

The lesson for March 4th is Exodus 20:1-17.

Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth genera-tion of those who reject me, but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments. You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name. Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work—you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and consecrated it. Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.

One of the commandments says to work for only six days and rest on the seventh. Plan a special outing for one day this week (it doesn’t have to be Sunday) and try not to do any work for this entire day. Take time to rest.

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Musical Notes

Mark your calendars!

The next Encore! Handbell Ensemble concert is

on: Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Free will offering—proceeds will go to the First

Presbyterian Church.

Hope to see you there! It’s an amazing concert!

Youth Choir Update

Due to unforeseen events and conflicts, the date

for Youth Choir (any middle/high school youth) to

sin in Worship has been postponed. It will not be

March 11, as planned; but watch for bulletin an-

nouncements. Contact Carmen Shaw if you have

questions, or to say “yes” to being in the choir.

Hope to hear from you! (920.233.6943 or

[email protected])

Choir Rehearsal 8:00 a.m. on Sundays. Meet in the choir loft.

We are always glad to welcome new singers (middle school age or

above).

If you would like to check it out, join us any time! Questions? Please contact Director Carmen Shaw – phone 920.233.6943.

Staff Update

We are sad to report that Suzette Curtis has ten-

dered her resignation. Her last day as Christian Edu-

cation Director will be March 5, 2018.

Suzette joined the First Presbyterian team in July of

2015. She was instrumental in bringing the current

Kids’ Power Hour curriculum to the children of our

church. She also re-introduced an after-school pro-

gram to the community with A.S.A.P.

Suzette’s exceptional organizational skills and dedication to the chil-

dren and youth of the church will be greatly missed. We wish her the

very best in wherever the Lord leads her next.

Luncheon for Suzette Curtis

Date: Friday, March 16, 2018

Time: 12:30 p.m.

Location: Red Robin, 600 S. Koeller

St., Oshkosh

R.S.V.P. by March 12 to Hillory Davila

(267.1061 or [email protected])

*No Host* - For menu and pricing, visit

www.redrobin.com

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Helping Hands

BIRTHDAY BAGSBIRTHDAY BAGS——resultsresults

Our “Birthday Bag” crew assembled 50 bags full of party supplies (cake mixes, frostings, sprinkles, candy, etc.) that were delivered to the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry. Pantry staff were thrilled to receive these gifts. Thanks to everyone who donated supplies and to the volunteers who assembled and delivered the bags. Your kindness, generosi-ty, and time are most appreciated.

What a fabulous ministry

dedicated to creating and

presenting baptismal quilts

to infants and prayer shawls

to all who request one.

Quilters’ Fun Day

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Handmade Greeting Cards

in the Westminster room.

On sale for $1.00. Pro-

ceeds go to the Preschool.

If you are in need of a card

for any occasion, buy a

card and help the Preschool.

April 30 (M-W-F class)

May 1 (T-TH class)

5:00—7:00 p.m.

Mac & cheese, cookie decorating &

families gathering.

It just doesn’t get any better!

Please note: These are date changes

from the originally-planned March 4 &

5 events.

Our next BIG Event will be on Sat-

urday, June 2. The famous Pre-

school Mini-Market is already on

the calendar.

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting,

painting, building items or baking?

Please consider donating your

handmade crafts; we would be hap-

py to sell them! Contact Carol

Joubert, Michelle Ruhl-Ortiz, or Har-

riet Martin for more info.

(preschool@oshkoshpresbyterians.

org)

Is it really ever too soon to start spring

cleaning?

Never!

The Preschool can always use gently

used adult clothes and accessories for

“dress up” time—purses, hats, men’s

vests, head or neck scarves, dresses.

Our Culver’s fundraiser night is slated for Tuesday,

April 24, from 5:00—8:00 p.m.

More details coming soon, but mark your calendars

to enjoy a great meal at Culver’s and support our

preschool—simultaneously!

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3-1 T.J. Gaubatz

3-1 Pastor Tom

3-2 Cindy Habich

3-3 Suzanne Vette

3-3 Rebecca Kohlhoff

3-5 Larry Hofeldt

3-6 Nate Dyer

3-7 Sharon Koerner

Saturday, March 10

Saturday, March 24

8:00—10:00 a.m.

We’re cooking for you!

Join friends and neighbors for a relaxing morning of deli-

cious food and fabulous company. (free will offering)

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Pastor Tom

(920.235.6180 or [email protected]).

May God May God

continue to continue to

bestow his bestow his

blessing up-blessing up-

on you!on you!

Newsletter Deadline

Deadline for April newsletter sub-

missions is March 19

Please contact the office!

3-15 Elias Davila

3-17 Kim Fleck

3-19 Barbara Gusick

3-20 Andrew Merrill

3-22 Ruth Tate

3-22 Pete Schneider

3-25 Sally Peabody

3-26 Kira Kleinschmidt

3-7 Rand Erickson

3-9 Sharon Engel

3-11 Evan Whyte

3-11 Nancy Albright

3-13 Evan Ruhl

3-14 Caitlin Patton

Thanks to the fabulous chefs,

kitchen and dining room crews

for your time and effort!

You make a difference!

Our Community Breakfasts are a

success in bringing together family,

friends, and neighbors. Our February

24 breakfast served a record num-

ber of people: 116. Wow!

And this included one diabetic indi-

vidual who would have taken seri-

ously ill had it not been for the meal

he received.

To ensure timely printing and

distribution of our weekly

bulletin & announcements,

please submit content to the

office by 8:00 a.m. on

Wednesday mornings.

It’s Simple Supper Time!

Food, Family, Fellowship, Friends, Fun

Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.

downstairs in Magnolia Hall

Bring your appetite and $3.00.

RSVP Ginny Evans at 920.231.3994

Check out the Westminster Room for our central

“recycling” area. Look for the boxes where you can

drop off:

broken crayons for the preschool

used eyeglasses for the Lions Club

Milk Moola® caps for the preschool

Coming soon—used printer ink cartridge box

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WE WANT YOUR IDEAS!

Thank you to those who submitted ideas during the month of February. We look forward to receiv-

ing more next month. Just a reminder that “New Idea” forms are available at the back of the sanc-

tuary and in the office. In addition to the specific committees, all ideas are sent to Session for

review on a monthly basis.

Idea Submitted: Action taken: Our church is 125 years old this year. This is an event that needs to

be celebrated. Idea sent to Membership Enrichment

We would like a sing-a-long of hymns.

Planned for the Fall (not a Packer game)

Include food “Sing and Eat”

We want old time hymns. Submitted by a group of 5 members.

Idea sent to Membership Enrichment and Worship

The traditional hymns are boring. They should express joy and praise and be upbeat. The black community has the right idea. This does not apply to the choir. Their selections are always enjoyable, as are the Christmas Carols.

Idea sent to Worship and Pastor Tom

Not my idea but I liked it and thought it had merit.

What about having a Sunday (or maybe more than one) to cel-

ebrate past confirmation classes? Like a confirmation class

reunion? It would be nice to bring back some of the people

that were once part of the church

Idea sent to Worship, Membership Enrich-ment, and Christian Education

Brown Bag Bible Exploration

March 6 and March 20

Noon - 1:30 pm

Downstairs in Magnolia Hall

Bring your Bible, your lunch,

and your curiosity.

PAGE-TURNERS

Looking for a good book to

read? Look no more. Free

novels are available in the

Westminster Room.

Our lost and found “drawer” in the office is over-

flowing. Please check the new lost and found box

in the Westminster Room for your belongings.

Any items left over at the end of March will be

donated.

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Winter Weather Plans

for Worship

If you’re unsure wheth-

er it’s safe to come to

church, please stay

home.

To see if worship has been cancelled, on Sunday

morning, please check 1 of the following:

•Call the church & listen to the answering service

recording (let the phone ring about 6 times)

•Check our website

•Check our Facebook page

•All updates will be posted by 7:30 a.m.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix all ingredients until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.

Bake about 20 minutes or until golden around edges. Remove from cookie sheet immediately and place on wire rack to cool.

These will freeze very well. You may add chocolate to the batter, if desired; or you may add cherries to the batter. Also good if dipped

in chocolate to cover. Cookies should be light gold all over, as well as edges; but do not let them get too brown. At other times of the

year, you may substitute flour for the potato starch.

Passover Macaroons

Author Unknown

“The Food and Fellowship Cookbook” 2004

1 1/3 cups flaked coconut 1/3 cup sugar 2 TBS potato starch

1/8 TSP salt 2 egg whites (use medium eggs) 1/2 TSP almond extract

New Computers Have Arrived!

Please consider a “sponsorship” or donation to help

defray the costs of our 2 new computers (includes the

projection laptop we use during worship).

Individuals also use the computers in support their vol-

unteer and ministry duties.

Questions? Please contact Hillory Davila at

920.267.1061.

Donations may be dropped off

at the office (M-F 8:00 a.m. –

Noon).

Please state “new computers”

in the memo line of checks.

Your support is much appreciat-

ed!

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Alzheimer’s Support Group

Thursday, March 1

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Bethel Home Chapel of Faith & Life

225 N Eagle Street, Oshkosh

Join Alzheimer’s Support Group Facili-

tators and members caring for a per-

son with Alzheimer’s Disease or a

related memory impairment to share

an hour of education, sharing, and

support in a confidential setting. The

Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the

first Thursday of every month.

Please note this support group is NOT

for the loved one with memory loss

or for professional caregivers.

Jenni Zelinski 920.651.4004

Joan Keltesch 920.232.5251

Men Journeying Through Grief

March 7

Free, open gatherings for MEN ONLY

of all ages who have experienced the

death of a loved one.

Offering a free, home-cooked meal

followed by sharing of grief infor-

mation and support resources.

Discussions are facilitated by specially

-trained male professionals.

First Wednesday of each month

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (meals available at

5:30 p.m.)

Affinity Visiting Nurses Office

816 W. Winneconne Avenue, Neenah

Oshkosh Public Library is looking for volunteers for their Home

Delivery Service, where Library volunteers choose books and other

items and deliver them directly to the homes of participants in this

program. If you’re interested in helping, please call Sandy Toland

at 920.236.5206.

Please visit

www.griefshare.org

for information

about groups, loca-

tions, and dates.

Aurora Medical Center Chapel March 5 and 19 10:30 a.m. until noon

Mercy Medical Center (Passport 55 Office)

March 13 6-week program; Tuesday nights; 6:00—7:30 p.m.

CONNIE STEELE AWARD

Know a strong woman? Nominate her for

Samaritan Counseling Center’s 2018 Con-

nie Steel Woman of Strength Award. This

award is named for the late Connie Steel,

former Samaritan board member and

senior legal counsel for Thrivent Finan-

cial. It honors a woman – from the Fox

Cities, Heart of the Valley, New London,

Oshkosh, and surrounding areas – who

embodies the following traits: strength

of character, integrity, generosity, faith,

courage, optimism, persistence, and

community service. The nomination

deadline is Wednesday, March 14. To

learn more, visit www.samaritan-

counseling.com/woman-of-strength-

award.

Located in Fond du Lac, Hometown Hos-

pice & Homecare is an employee-owned

and operated homecare and hospice care

agency. They are committed to treating

the patient and family members with

dignity and respect, as well as providing

comfort and compassion.

Volunteers needed to support staff and

patients. Volunteer activities include:

Sitting with presence

Knitting lap blankets & shawls for pa-

tients

Music programs

Craft projects

Pets with patients

Card game players

www.hometownhh.com

Chaplain Terry Reiser

920.933.6062

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