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March 2020 Volume 59, Number 3
CONNECTIONS “Making Christian Disciples”
Published monthly by First United Methodist Church - Appleton, Wisconsin
Inside
2 Pastor’s Ponderings
2 Pulpit Preview
2 Preaching Plan
3 Message from Pastor Liz
3 Greeters Needed
3 Church Records
3 Health Ministry
4 Personal Dignity Kits
4 Church Library
4 SCRIP
5 Lay Speaker
5 Pentecost
6 Women’s Retreat
7 WNL PLUS
8 WNL PLUS-Spring
9 Youth Ministries
10 Mission of the Month
10 Easter Flowers
11 Movie Night
11 Letter from Africa
11 Prayer Ministry
12 FUMC KIDZ
13 Befrienders
13 Budget Update
14 Mingle & Munch
14 GriefShare
14 WNL Meals
14 Lenten Wednesday Worship
15 Our Church Family
16 Plant Sale
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March Memory Verse:
Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands
from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; 16 yet do it with gentleness and reverence… 1 Peter 3:15bf
Our Lenten theme this year is based on the book, “The Case for Christ.” This
book is about a journalist’s journey through investigation from Atheist to
Christian. In this book, we will look at:
The Investigation of a Lifetime
Eyewitness Evidence
Evidence Outside the Bible
Analyzing Jesus
Evidence of the Resurrection
The Verdict
Each topic will be our foci on Sunday and Wednesday (6:15 p.m. in the
Sanctuary) through two different scriptures with a variety of speakers. We
will hear from Rev. Carrie, Pastor Shadrach, Rev. Dave, and Denise Anderson
alongside of Pastor Markus and Pastor Liz.
It’s not too late to be a part of our All-Church Study
during Lent. “The Case for Christ” is $5 and can be
purchased in the church office. Be a part of not only
listening to these topics but being a part of discussions
around them. We have groups on: Sunday morning,
Monday nights, Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday
afternoons, and Thursday afternoons. We also have the
option for you to join our Facebook Forum; please
contact the church office to sign up.
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Join us as we are making a case for Christ
this Lenten season. Both weekend sermons
and Wednesday Lenten services this year are
focusing on the readings of a book study we
are offering this year: The Case for Christ. It
is a longer book compared to the Lenten
studies we have done in previous year but it
may be just what you need at this time of
your faith journey. The biblical texts we
have selected for worship services will
invite us to ask critical questions of our faith
and to find encouraging answers.
March
2020
Pulpit
Preview
Lent 2020 Preaching Plan
“The Case for Christ – How Does Evidence for Jesus Inform My Faith?”
Ash Wednesday Family Service, February 26th – 6:15pm, Pastor Markus
February 29th/ March 1st – communion, Pastor Markus
Theme: The Investigation of a Lifetime
Text: Matthew 16:13-20
Wednesday, March 4th – 6:15pm, Pastor Liz
March 7th/8th – Pastor Markus
Theme: Eyewitness Evidence
Text: John 6:1-14
Wednesday, March 11th – 6:15pm, Pastor Shadrach
March 14th/15th – Pastor Liz
Theme: Evidence Outside the Bible
Text: Psalm 145:8-9, 13b-21
Preaching Plan continued on page 3
Pastor Ponderings
March 2020 Pastor Ponderings
Making a Case for Christ
Did Jesus really exist? Did he really do miracles? Is it scientifically possible for him to defy
death? How reliable are the sources, including the Bible, that we have of him? It is a good
thing to ask questions of one’s faith in Jesus. Asking questions with persistence puts us on a
journey, and even if we don’t find the answers we were expecting, the quest for them shapes
us.
The area of Christian Apologetics has been a part of the Christian faith journey from almost
the very beginning. Apologetics means to make a case for something, to use rational
arguments to justify something – in this case: our faith. When Christianity emerged as a new
expression of faith in the 30s AD it had to defend itself, make a case for itself, and for the
One from whom Christianity got its name.
In places where, over time, Christianity became the majority-expression of faith, the need
for apologetics naturally diminished or changed. As we live today in an age in which
following Jesus becomes less of the cultural norm, it is a natural occurrence that new forms
of Apologetics occur.
We are invited to read the book “The Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel this Lenten season
which I consider to be a classical apologetic piece of literature. For some of us this field may
be a “new land” since the majority of us grew up in a time when defending the Christian
faith was not typical since it was often taken for granted.
I wish for us to find God in new ways as we learn about the story of a journalist was making
his own case for Christ. The way how he made a case for Christ may be different from the
way you would do it; but I do want you: Make your own case for Christ and for what it
means to you to follow a crucified and risen savior.
Truly yours,
Pastor Markus
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We are officially in the time of Lent. A time where
some change lifestyles for 40 days. A time where
church is every Wednesday. A time where we
contemplate our humanity through the eyes of
Jesus.
This Lent we are reading a captivating book.
Completely different from our contemplative
Advent Study, “The Case For Christ” is one of
questions many of us ask with answers from
biblical and historical experts. The investigation
that the author holds, turned him from Atheist to
Christian. Doesn’t that make you want to read it?!
In this time of Lent, it is important for us to draw
together as a community to embrace our time
together as well as look to our God to see the love
that is exhibited towards us. How will you do that
this Lent?
With God’s love,
Pastor Liz
Health Weekend
First Church provides a free blood pressure check and glucose
screening by trained professionals the fourth weekend of each
month. On Saturday we can be found in the Conference Room
at 6:15 p.m. and on Sundays are found in the Wesley Room
between services. Just stop in, no appointment is needed.
Church Records
Deaths:
01-25-2020
Pat Day
02-01-2020
Ruel Gatewood
Being a greeter at First Church can change a stranger into a
friend, in just a few seconds. Greeting is a wonderful way for
long time members of First Church to meet new members and is
an opportunity for new members to get acquainted with their
congregation.
The current greeters are amazing and dedicated but additional
people are needed to expand the group. Think about joining the
ranks of existing greeters. There are opportunities for greeting
at the 5:30 service on Saturday evenings and the 9:00 or 10:30
services on Sunday.
If you are interested, please sign up on the You Can Count On
Me sheet in the bulletin or add your name to the sign-up sheet
across from the Welcome Desk.
Preaching Plan continued ~
Wednesday, March 18th – 6:15pm, Pastor Carrie
March 21st/22nd – Pastor Liz
Theme: Analyzing Jesus
Text: John 14:8-13
Wednesday, March 25th – 6:15pm, Pastor Dave
March 28th/29th – Pastor Markus
Theme: Evidence for the Resurrection
Text: Mark 8:31-33
Wednesday, April 1st – 6:15pm, Denise Anderson
April 4th/5th – Palm Sunday, communion, Pastor Markus
Theme: The Verdict
Text: Matthew 16:13-20 (coming back full circle)
GREETERS
NEEDED
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SCRIP needs your HELP Did you know that each year the Scrip program provides
$10,000 to the programs of the Church? You can help by
purchasing gift cards for the things you buy regularly.
Gift cards to all the local grocery stores and gas stations are
available at any time! By purchasing a gift card you are
donating 3% or much more without spending any extra money!
Don’t carry a checkbook or cash? No problem - just sign up
for the MyScripWallet app and make purchases anywhere at
any time on your phone!
Got an extra 20 minutes before or after services? Selling Scrip
is EASY - and takes just a few extra minutes. Consider
volunteering just once every month or two for 20 minutes
and help the Church continue this profitable mission!
PERSONAL DIGNITY KIT ITEMS NEEDED
Phoebe Circle will assembly Personal Dignity kits again this year. With the congregations’ help, we were able to take
over 200 completed kits to Annual Conference last year. As you shop, would you consider purchasing some of the
following items:
bath hand towels bath washcloths
comb (no rattail, pocket size or picks) nail/toenail clippers
adult toothbrush shampoo (3-4 oz)
bar soap (3-4 oz) (NO Irish Spring, please) deodorant (2-3 oz)
razor with guard toothpaste (2.5 oz or larger)
Band-Aids (3/4 inch x 3 inch)
We will be assembling the kits in April. The items can be given to Ellen Roe, Bonnie LeClair or dropped off at the
Church office marked “Phoebe Circle”. Thank you for helping with this mission outreach.
NOTE: The annual all-church Salad Luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 9th. Mark your calendar! Yes, you
read correctly -- it will be on Saturday!
We have many new books that have been added
to the Adult and Children's Libraries. New books
in the Children's Library can be found on the
book cart in that Library, Room 312. In the
Adult Library on the check-out table, you will
find a clip board which lists all the new books.
They can be found on the shelf, under the
Hmong applique, that has the sign NEW
BOOKS. There are fiction and non-fiction
books. TAKE A LOOK!! CHECK US OUT!!
COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE BIBLICAL VILLAGE ON
SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH FROM 10am-Noon IN FELLOWSHIP HALL.
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Annual Musical Celebration of Pentecost
The Festival Choir and Orchestra of the First United Methodist Church will present Dan Forrest’s LUX: The Dawn from On
High on May 17, 2020 for the church’s annual musical celebration of Pentecost. This is one of the composer’s newest
(2018) major works, a five-movement work, following in the same vein as his Requiem (2013) and Jubilate Deo (2016),
both of which have previously been presented here at First Church. This masterwork encompasses ancient chant,
shimmering light, unconditional love, heavenly joy, and deep peace in its setting of five texts about Light in darkness. You
won’t want to miss out on this special music presentation, so mark your calendars now, May 17, 2020 for a combined
morning worship service at 10:00.
Your help is needed in order to make this event a success! You are invited to become part of the Festival Choir for this
occasion. Rehearsals have begun, but it isn’t too late to join us. Join us in the choir room at 6:45 on Wednesday
evenings. All who like to sing from high school age through adult are welcome to join in. Please contact Bob Butler,
Director of Music Ministries, if you have any questions.
My name is Denise Anderson. I have been a member
of First Church since 1988. Over the years I have been
involved in many areas of our church such as: Grace,
Sanctuary and Festival Choirs; Volunteer in Mission
Team; Counting Team; Welcome Desk Coordinator;
Caring Ministries Chairperson; and Liturgist; to name a
few. In spring of 2019, I began the path to becoming a
Certified Lay Speaker in the United Methodist Church.
I hope to finish the remaining courses this spring. As
part of this designation, I will be giving the sermon
from time to time. My first sermon in our church was
in December 2019. My second sermon will be during
lent, on Wednesday, April 1st. I am very excited for
this opportunity and hope to see you there!
Meet Our New Lay Speaker
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead before
you go to bed on
Saturday, March 7th.
Daylight savings begins on
March 8th at 2:00 a.m.
Move clocks ahead one hour-
Don’t be late to church!
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Women’s Retreat 2020
51 women of First Church enjoyed a fantastic weekend at
Pine Lake United Methodist Camp February 7th-9th for our
annual Women’s Retreat! The weekend focused on the Fruit
of the Spirit and was full of laughter, fellowship, and our
deeper calling from God! Women also had the chance to
learn some sign language, make a prayer bead bracelet,
create 2 different cards, walk a snow-filled prayer walk,
travel on a biblical scavenger hunt, and watch a movie about
grace among many other things. We hope you enjoy some of
our pictures from the weekend!
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE PLUS
There is something for your whole family! You can start the
evening by enjoying a family dinner before going to class.
Dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m.
adults have the opportunity to join a class while Kids and
Youth are invited to attend Kidz Konnection, or Youth
Group. All are invited to join one of our Music Ministries.
There is something for everyone!
Come and see what a difference A1 can make in your
week. Church, it’s not just for Sundays.
Below are several pictures from our January/February
WNL Plus Classes
A group of about 20 members
and friends of First Church
participated in the 4-week
session of “Safety and Gun
Violence.” Part of the class was
a Q&A time with Captain Todd
Freeman from the Appleton
Police Department.
Our dedicated WNL servers
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Easter Flowers Your Chancel Committee has been hard at work planning beautiful backdrops for all of us as we worship our risen Savior
during Easter. A variety of spring flowers will be an important part of our décor. When making a donation, you may
designate whether it is “in honor of” or “in memory of” a friend or family member. These will be listed on an insert in the
Easter bulletins. If you have any questions, please call Julie Anderson at 731-7899. Please look for the Easter flowers order form in your weekly bulletin starting March 15th, or call the church office with
your flower order. Flowers available this year are: Easter Lily $15, Mum $15, Tulips $15, Daffodil $15, and
Hydrangea $25. You can also make a monetary donation to Appleton Area Schools
Thank you for your generosity in purchasing Easter flowers, and giving to Appleton Area Schools (Columbus, Wilson and West)
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SOAR Fox Cities empowers people with differing abilities through social, recreational
and educational programs, advocacy groups, support groups, camps, family programs,
community education and the third largest Special Olympics Agency in the state! SOAR
serves individuals from age three through adulthood. As the single largest provider of
programs of this type in the Fox Cities, SOAR improves the lives of families by offering
structured programs, social events, respite opportunities and a place to feel comfortable
and find support. SOAR provides programming and services to over 1200
individuals. Their current needs are:
• Small prizes (such as stuffed animals, pens/pencils, coloring books, etc)
• Healthy snacks
• Cases of bottled water
• 8.5 x 11 white printing/copy paper
• Tape (masking tape or duct tape)
• Air fresheners
• Band-aids
• Kleenex
• Plastic forks
• Napkins
Many of the items on the wish list, such as small prizes
and healthy snacks, are distributed to our participants at
SOAR programs. Some of the wish list items, such as
paper and tape, are used for administrative purposes
which allows other SOAR funds to be directed to
program costs.)
For more information: call SOAR Fox Cities at
(920) 731-9831 or go online to www.soarfoxcities.com.
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Based on the our Lenten study book A hard-driving journalist, Lee Strobel was exactly where he
expected to be at work: on top. His award-winning
investigative reporting recently earned him a promotion to legal editor at the Chicago Tribune. But things weren’t going
nearly as well at home where his wife Leslie’s newfound faith
in Christ went against everything Lee believed—or didn’t believe—as an avowed atheist. Utilizing his journalistic and
legal training, Lee begins a quest to debunk the claims of
Christianity in order to save his crumbling marriage. Chasing down the biggest story of his career, Lee comes face-to-face
with unexpected results that could change everything he
knows to be true.
Prayer is one of the greatest gifts one can give to another, but it also provides comfort and strength to those in need. This
meaningful ministry is in its third year and we ask you for your continued support. Each day in 2020 we want a member
of our congregation praying for our pastors, staff, ministries, and members. We invite children, youth, and adults to sign
up under Gift of Prayer for Our Church at www.appfumc.org
We would also like to inform you of other prayer opportunities our church has available. The Prayer Chain is a weekly e-
mail that posts joys and concerns of our congregation who are in need of prayer and support and are shared only with
those who sign up to receive the e-mail. Prayer Cards are located in the Sanctuary and the Chapel. They are available to
write down any prayer requests that you may have and can be dropped in the offertory plate or the prayer boxes located
at the Welcome Desk and outside the Library.
If you have any questions or concerns, need suggestions on what to pray for, or would like to sign up for the Prayer
Chain, please contact Allison Schottmuller at [email protected] or (920) 450-4387.
A letter from Africa
We don’t get too many letters from
Africa here at church, especially not
from a United Methodist District
Superintendent. We wanted to share with
you a thank you letter that came from
Rev. Ndour thanking us for First Church’s
support of the Senegal mission through our
participation of the annual circuit golf outing.
Please find a copy of the letter
on the church announcement
bulletin board next to
Fellowship Hall.
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Upcoming Events March 1 Sunday School Lenten Event 9:00 Preschool – 5th grade, room 314,
NO Kidz Worship
March 15 Children’s Ministry Team Meeting Room 314, 10:30- 11:30
March 22 Family Ministry Team Meeting Room 314, 10:30-11:30
March 29 Biblical Village Fellowship Hall 10-noon
March 29 Sunday School Singing Children in K-5th grade will sing during 9:00 worship service
July 20-24 Vacation Bible School 9-noon
Dates and activities are subject to change. Please check updated schedules on Children’s Ministry board and updated newsletters.
Ministry Volunteer Opportunities Available
We are looking for people that have a love for children to work in our nursery. In order to be compliant with our Safe Church policies we need to have two adults in the room for both services and Wednesday evenings.
We are looking for adults and youth to teach and help in our Sunday School classrooms. Our biggest need is adult teachers in our 3-5th grade classroom. Biblical Village is March 29 and we still need many hands to make this event happen. We are looking for station leaders in the synagogue, home, school, shepherds, food marketplace, and for set-up and take down/cleaning up. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Christine Ladewig by calling the church office.
Family Ministry Do you want to connect with other families in our church with young children and youth? Then be a part of our new Family Ministry Team! Plan events for the whole family, for mom, or for dad! You decide! Our next meeting will be March 22 at 10:30 in room 314. Everyone is welcome!
Biblical Village March 29 from 10-noon join us in Fellowship Hall for our Biblical Village! Experience life as Jesus might have with the sights, sounds and tastes from ancient times! There will be hands on activities in all our booths. This is a free event, and everyone is invited!
SAVE THE DATE!
VBS July 20-24 9:00 – noon
Ages 3*-completed 5th grade *Children must be 3 years
old by Jan. 1 2020.
Youth that have completed 6th grade will be eligible to help in a classroom or lead a preschool crew.
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With Gratitude and Praise
I love the quiet of the early morning! I breathe deeply of all the gifts God has given me as I begin
my day with gratitude. There are birds singing, rabbits munching, a hot cup of coffee to savor, a
warm puppy snuggling on my lap, and work to do for God. I walk to my Prayer & Meditation room
to share myself with God, while soft music plays and candles glow. This is my special time to read
my Devotionals and Bible, talk with God, & most importantly to listen for His words to me.
What is it that God desires of me? Often, its to listen to others with compassion & understanding, to love and encourage
them in their spiritual journey. I must be devoted in sharing my love of Jesus, because my desire is to love others, as
Jesus has proven He loves us. Perhaps my expression of love today will be to help a young mother carrying an infant
with a toddler in tow. Maybe it will be reaching high on the shelf in the grocery store to assist an elderly man. Or, maybe
there’s a friend or family member in need of a listening ear or prayer. I could run an errand for someone, volunteer my
time at a food pantry, or rescue a fellow traveler who ran out of gas or has a flat tire. There are so many ways to reach
out with love to people in our lives and even strangers who God places in our path.
What about you? What are you grateful for? How do you express your gratitude to God and for others?
Talk with God. Listen for His reply. Feel the joy in your heart when your prayers are answered and, praise God for the
answered prayers!
Heavenly Father, Jesus, thank you for your presence in our hearts and messages we receive with love. Thank you for
your continued guidance and for carrying us when we are too weak and too hurt to carry ourselves. Our desire continues
to be, to honor you always and to be in your loving, warm arms in your perpetual glory. Amen.
May God Bless You in Your Spiritual Journey,
Befriender, Jill Kesler
I am grateful for my church family at FUMC, where I was confirmed, married, and my sons
were baptized and confirmed. First Church is my home, the place I come to for my spirit to
be filled with the "food" required to sustain me through good times and difficult times. I am
giving thanks for the spiritual wisdom and understanding God has given me, and as a
Befriender, I am able to reach out to others in need, encouraging them in the peace and joy
found in the Holy Spirit. Father God, let our only aim be to become more and more like
Jesus. Amen. Jill Kesler.
2020 Budget Update as of January 31, 2020
Contributions for the month of January were slightly over budget primarily due to members paying their entire pledge for the
year. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to First Church!
Expenses are slightly under budget which is common as committees and staff are just starting their new year.
Total Income January $117,247 Year to Date $117,247
Budgeted Income January $113,745 Year to Date $113,745
Total Expenses January $69,497 Year to Date $69,497
Interested in making it easier to stay up to date on your giving for 2020? It’s easy to sign up for electronic giving
- just go to the church website and click on Electronic/Online Giving to set up an account - or you can fill out the
You Can Count On Me or contact Lynn in the church office.
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Serving from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
$6 per person or $12 max per family
What’s for dinner?
March 4th – Mini Meat Loaves
March 11th – Corned Beef Casserole
March 18th – Ginger Lime Chicken and Rice
March 25th – Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Join Befrienders the 3rd weekend of each month for special treats, popcorn, and a fun activity to
do with friends/family. Mingle and Munch will be in the hallway after Saturday Night worship and
in between services in Fellowship Hall on Sunday.
Mingle and Munch
GriefShare is a 13-week video seminar
series that features some of the nation’s
foremost Christian experts on grief and
recovery topics. The video seminars
are combined with group discussion of
the materials presented during the
video, as well as participants sharing
how they themselves are dealing with
the death of their loved one. Each week
is a different topic. People can join at
any point in the 13-week cycle.
Our next GriefShare 13-week series
will begin on Tuesday, March 24th at
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Wesley Room.
Please contact Phyllis Freeman,
GriefShare Facilitator for more
information. 574-2859
Join us on Wednesdays for our Lenten Services
6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary We will hear a variety of preachers!
March 4th – Pastor Liz Whitford
March 11th – Pastor Shadrach
March 18th – Pastor Carrie Kreps Wegenast
March 25th – Pastor Dave Farina
April 1st – Denise Anderson, Lay Speaker
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We have the opportunity to introduce you to the Torzala family. Dale Torzala was born and raised in South Milwaukee with
two younger brothers, Tom and Mike. He attended South Milwaukee HS and graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Operations Management and a Masters of Business Administration. He works at Kimberly-Clark Corp
as a Supply Chain consultant. His hobbies include biking, running, swimming and home improvement projects.
Renee Torzala was born and raised in Manitowoc, graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln HS and UW-Oshkosh with a
Bachelor Degree in Journalism with Advertising/PR emphasis, and an English Minor. She is the Community Relations
Manager at Faith Technologies. She also likes running, hiking, reading and spending time with family. Renee has an older
brother Dan and a twin sister Julie. She regularly volunteers for Bubolz Nature Preserve as well as the Boys & Girls Club,
Riverview Gardens, Lifest, Make a Difference Day and the Warming Shelter. They met in college and were married in 1992
at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Manitowoc.
Daughter Morgan is a junior at UW-Madison studying to be a Physical Therapist. She likes sports, paying the guitar, plays
club basketball for UW-Madison and is a member of Cru (a campus Christian organization). She has volunteered for an
Adapted Fitness program for individuals with special needs, leads Bible study and programs for Cru, and raised funds for
Dessember, an organization that partners with International Justice Mission to fight human trafficking.
Son Justin is a senior at Kimberly HS. He plays piano, composes music and is involved in musical theater and singing in the
choir. Justin is planning to pursue music composition in college and was recently cast as the lead in the school musical
“Chicago” He attended a mission trip to Detroit with the FUMC youth.
The Torzalas joined First Church in 1996 because it had a strong Sunday school program and were referred to First Church
by other members. The Methodist slogan “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” really resonated with us then and still
does. It reflects the type of church community that they wanted to be a part of. Renee has served on the Board of Trustees,
and helped with Sunday school programs when the kids were young. She also served as an adult leader for three of the
youth mission trips and also went on a week-long adult mission trip to Iowa. She is currently serving on the Concern &
Action Ministry Team. Dale has served on the Board of Trustees and participates in volunteer activities for the Concern &
Action Ministry Team.
Dale and Renee are currently participating in a Bible study with a small group of friends and are trying to set aside more
time for prayer. Their spiritual journey is constantly evolving as they study and learn among those with different theology
and interpretation of the Bible. Their ultimate wish is for the church to be a safe place for all people to be accepted,
welcomed, loved and treated equally as a blessed child of God. Well said!
The Torzala
Family
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Ministers:
All members and friends
Lay Leader:
Julie Anderson [email protected]
Staff Parish Relations Chairperson:
Steve Spangenberg [email protected]
Lead Pastor: Rev. Markus Wegenast [email protected]
Pastor of Discipleship: Rev. Liz Whitford [email protected]
Visitation Pastor: Rev. Dave Farina [email protected]
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries:
Brian Stahl [email protected]
Director of Children’s Ministries: Christine Ladewig [email protected]
Director of Music Ministries & Sanctuary Choir: Bob Butler [email protected]
Principal Organist: Kathy Orth [email protected]
Pianist: Norma Anderson [email protected]
Interim Assistant to the Director of Music &
Bass Clef Director:
PJ Uhazie [email protected]
Wesley Handbell Choir Director: Danny Schierl [email protected]
Sonshine Singers Director:
Kelci Page [email protected]
Grace Director:
Cindy Trudell [email protected]
Nursery Coordinator: Shelby Wessley [email protected]
Building & Technology Manager: Tom Weinfurter [email protected]
Finance Manager: Lynn Halley [email protected]
Administrative Assistant:
Amy Concepción [email protected]
Custodians: Tom Martens
Doug Herge
Norm Ladewig
Come worship with us! Sundays at 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. or Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.
Children’s Sunday School begins at 9:00 a.m. in Kidz Worship
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is offered on the First Weekend of the Month.
Office Phone 920-734-2677 Fax number 920-882-1461 Website www.appfumc.org
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Save the Date!!
VIM will be holding their
Annual Plant Sale the weekend
of May 16-17th.
There will be more
information to come.