As We Grow Bigger Together, Let's Grow Deeper Together
February/MarchCommunity NewsIssue 57: Feb./ Mar. 2013As We Grow Bigger Together,Let's Grow Deeper TogetherA recent issue of the Lutheran magazine had an article on church renewal that quotes DaveDaubert, the pastor/consultant who led our Faith Works retreat in the fall of 2012 and who hascontinued to advise FaithWorks as we move forward. In the article, Pastor Daubert makes astatement that could become a “treasure map” to guide us in our growth together:The central part of renewing church is renewing our spiritual life first, then mission work second,vibrancy third, and maybe then growth. It’s not a numbers game, it’s spiritual belief and passion.(“Renew and Renovate,” by Jane Oppermann, The Lutheran, January 2014, p. 22)The article goes on to talk about the need for ongoing transformation, indeed conversion, in ourlife together as congregations.In our merger of Emmaus and St. Andrew, we are so fortunate to be experiencing combinednumbers and lots of vibrancy. We are also experiencing a renewed sense of mission as we embraceeach other’s passions for serving the neighborhood of Emmaus and adopting the commitment toshare food from the Saint Andrew garden with those less fortunate in the Racine community.In all of this expansion, let us not forget that renewing our spiritual life must undergird all therest. In addition to going bigger, let’s also go deeper, deeper into the life of the Spirit and into ourrelationships with each other. We are in process of solving some of our financial problems. Butthat is no reason to rest on our laurels. Rather, that can free us to pursue more fully thestrengthening of our faith as we revitalize our experience of community.Dave Rhoads and Sandy Roberts sitting on benchoutside St. Andrew Spring 2013.Let’s use all of these as fresh opportunities tolearn more about our faith, to renew our prayerlife and our love of God, to deepen our love forone another, to care for those among us who areThere are so many opportunities in activities that already exist for us to be intentional aboutill or troubled or struggling, and together to findgrowing deeper: new worship experiences, hearing new pastors and voices of the laity, meetingnew ways to care for God’s creation. Let’s beand making new friends, chances to talk at the coffee hour, the St. Andrew Bible study onintentional about talking with each other aboutThursday mornings, the Emmaus educational programs on Wednesday evening, the combining of what matters most to us in our effort to find ourcommittees, the small groups provided by the green team Cool Congregation program, the joining renewed identity as people of God in this cornerof youth groups, the shared work on mission projects. We can see these as opportunities to shareof the world.our faith commitments with each other.As Paul said in Romans: “Do not be conformed toAnd there can be many new opportunities with a community large enough to sustain programs:this world but be transformed by the renewingBible studies, prayer groups, spiritual support groups, retreats, discipleship programs, sharedof your minds, so that you may discern what ismeals, and many others. Let’s be intentional about creating new gatherings that dig deeper.the will of God.”Sandy Roberts and Dave Rhoads
Photo taken after joint Congretional meeting at Emmaus,January, 26th.From the Desk ofthe PresidentAnnual Congregational Meeting2014 is starting out cold and snowy and the weather worked against us for the Annual Meeting onJanuary 26th. We met quorum with one member to spare and were able to approve the 2014budget. Again, we are approving a deficit budget, but with no other areas to cut expenses, we willhave to work hard this year to cover those additional costs. We did receive an anonymous gift inDecember which enabled us to cover our 2013 deficit and end the year even income to expenses.Unfortunately, we did not have any nominations for the Congregation Council and had to tableelecting and confirming a 2014/2015 council until February 23, 2014. Marilyn Beck, Jan Kasbeersand Pastor Carol agreed to act as a nominating committee to speak with potention members to fillthe following open position: Treasurer .Property .Vice-President .Member at largeSince that meeting we have candidates for all positions with the exception of Member at Large.We are really looking for 2 members who wish to serve on the Council and help guide us through2014 and the changes that are coming with our Emmaus partners and FaithWorks.As always, if you are interested in serving on the Congregation Council, please call either PastorMichael or myself for information.We also spent some time hearing about FaithWorks and our current worshipping partnership withEmmaus. There is enthusiasm and positive feedback for our partnership with Emmaus and hopesof more blending of missions and day-to-day operations in 2014. Stay tuned!In January, Emmaus and St. Andrew’sCongregation Councils began joint meetings.2014 CouncilAfter our follow-up cogregational meeting heldSunday, February 23rd after worship, theWe will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month and the meeting will take place at the church wecongregation approved the following membersare worshipping at during that month. We plan to meet together for about 45 minutes and then for the 2014 Council. In the April Epistle therebreak out for our individual business meetings. It is the hope of both councils that we can begin to will be a meet the council artlcle.blend missions, committees and administrative tasks.Pam Robers – President2014 is shaping up to be one of excitement and change. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Are you (262) 681-6213; auntiebunny5@wi.rr.comhappy with that we doing: worshipping together, alternating month to month between St.Don Peterson – Vice PresidentAndrew and Emmaus, planning ways to blend administrative duties, sharing with mission(262) 554-8599; dandlpete@yahoo.comresponsibilities.Margie Hamers – Treasurer(262) 989-3856; margiems@gmail.comWe want to hear if you are happy, we want to hear from you if you unhappy. We cannot addressLinda Peterson – Secretaryyour concerns if we do not know about them! As we move headlong into 2014 we want to make (262) 554-8599; dandlpete@yahoo.comsure all of our members know and understand the steps we are taking AND we want to make sure Mike Metz – Public Relationseveryone is comfortable with these changes.(262) 752-9997; mikem@design-partners.comMatt Savagian – PropertyPlease take a few minutes to drop a note in the offering plate, leave a message for a call-back with call church office; mattsavagian@yahoo.comChristina in the office, or give Pastor Michael a call .let us know how you feel!Michael Mueller – Pastor(262) 930-2072; pastormichael@tds.net
In The GardenAs many of you know, Mark Trinklein, the originator and leader of the St. Andrew Community Garden,is stepping down from that role. Mark was the primary leader for the garden from its start. He willstill be a part of our community and will continue to maintain the berries and the orchard. He willalso make himself available to mentor new leaders.Since last fall the St. Andrew council has been considering what is next for the Community Garden.The Garden has been a popular centerpiece in our community and a piece the council felt stronglyabout keeping. So starting back in November we have had additional meetings to discuss the 2014Garden and Farmers Market.2014SeasonThe 2013 council met with Core Team members and Green Team members, as well as with Mark toplan the 2014 Garden and Market. The Garden Committee, led by Pastor Michael, includes thefollowing members:Pam Robers, Jane Witt, Linda Peterson, Don Peterson, Jan Brunnelson, Jan Kasbeer, Greg Kaser,Michael Metz, Donna Lathrop, Lou Barrera, Mark Trinklein and Marilyn Beck.Mark Trinklein arranged a Garden partnership with Milaeger’s. Mileager’s will use the north half ofthe garden this 2014 growing season to plant tomatoes and peppers for restaurants they supply. Inexchange Milaeger’s will do all the necessary spraying in our orchard for the season and will pay aportion of the watering bill for the season. They may also be able to help us out with plants. TheGarden Committee approved going ahead with this one-year arrangement. In this transition yearwe’ll have less garden to maintain. Also a generous donation makes it possible to install a permanentirrigation system this spring.The plan is to break up the so many things Mark did into a few leadershiproles. The following two positions will require the most investment of time.The primary leader position we need to fill is Garden Supervisor - We are looking for someone withbotanical education and gardening experience. This person will also need to have goodcommunication skills to work with the other leaders in coordinating Garden with Market and otheroutreach efforts. The Garden Supervisor may be a paid position.Mark Trinklein in the St. Andrew Garden Summer 2013.Garden Supervisor - responsibilities Plan what is to be planted and when. Oversee irrigation of the garden and orchard. Analyze soil and oversee soil amendment. During the growing season, the Supervisor will need to make nearly daily visits to theGarden to plan necessary tasks. Plan with the Volunteer Coordinator in scheduling garden workers to complete tasks. Show and teach the volunteers to do all the gardening tasks (planting, weeding, cultivating,plant care and harvesting). Work with Farmers Market Supervisor planning what produce is ready and what will be nextMaking a plan for future plantings based on what sells well. Work with Maintenance Coordinator in planning garden structures needed (fencing, cages,stakes, etc.) and to have tools ready for the volunteers when needed.
Farmers Market Supervisor - responsibilities Will need to be available on Thursdays to oversee all aspects of the Farmers Market. Oversee the recruitment of vendors for the Market and act as the vendors “go- to” person. Work with the Public Relations Coordinator in developing marketing strategies. Planning the logistics of the Market (the set up). Work with Garden Supervisor, planning what produce is ready and what will be next.Making a plan for future plantings based on what sells well. Work with Maintenance Coordinator, getting structures needed for the Farmers Market andmaintaining them. Ensure that left-over produce gets distributed to the food pantry or to the volunteer cooksand canners.St. Andrew Farmers Market Summer 2013.The next leader role is Volunteer Coordinator - A person who oversees volunteer groups from St.Andrew, other church volunteers, student groups, etc. This Volunteer Coordinator will need to workthe Supervisors to schedule volunteers for current garden and market tasks.Mark Trinklein volunteered recently at the Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church’s Let Your Light ShineMinistry Fair to line up volunteers for the coming 2014 gardening season. Pam Robers set up the St.Andrew Garden/Market display at a Carthage College volunteer recruitment fair February 7. MarilynBeck, Don and Linda Peterson staffed this display.A Financial Coordinator - This person will plan budgets, process weekly money, expedite billing,track spending and income. This person will work with the St. Andrew Financial Coordinator(JaneMarie Schatzman).These two positions (Volunteer Coordinator and Financial Coordinator) will require a certaindedication of time as well. It’s vitally important to have these filled soon. The garden committee hasalready started some work in these areas including a proposed budget for 2014.Some of the pepper plant seedlings, February 26, 2014.Other leadership roles: Maintenance Coordinator - A person to maintain the equipment for thegarden and the market. A handy man volunteer who is mechanically inclined. Garden tools andequipment maintenance, garden structures and market structures are the responsibility of thisperson.Public Relations Coordinator has a volunteer, me (Michael Metz). I will work with the FarmersMarket Supervisor in promoting Marketing opportunities for our Farmers Market, as well aspromoting other outlets for raising awareness to support the Garden mission. For example: I createdpromotional posters and flyers to reach possible volunteers for our 2014 Community Garden.A Berries/Orchard Supervisor is already in place -- Mark Trinklein. Mark will oversee the care of theOrchard as well as the raspberries and the aronia berries.Starting plants for the garden, Michael Metz family basement.The final leadership role is a Perennial Plant Coordinator. This person will network with othergardeners in our congregation and outside. They will oversee the propagating of new perennialplants that will be sold at the Farmers Market. This past year Mark was very successful in selling plantsat the market. There is little cost, so nearly all money made from the sale of plants is profit. MarkTrinklein will be available to mentor this leader; he also has lots of perennial plants for propagation.These 8 leadership roles are vital to the success of our Garden mission. These 8 leaders will be joinedby teams of volunteers to make our 2014 Garden a success. Please consider filling one of theseleadership roles. If you are interested in being a leader, you can talk to anyone in the GardenCommittee or contact Michael Metz at mikem@design-partners.comWe will need lots of volunteers for maintaining garden, staffing the market, baking, cooking andcanning. If a leadership role is not for you, please sign up for a volunteer team today! Keep up on allthe latest Garden and Market happenings at our website. standrewracine.comMichael MetzSeedlings under lights, February 26, 2014.
Environmental Stewardshipby John Berge, Mount Pleasant LutheranChurch Green TeamCool Congregations ProgramComing to Our ChurchesEmmaus and St. Andrew are gearing up toparticipate in a cool program to help us lowerour carbon use (and our utility bills) in ourhomes. The program, called“Cool Congregations,”began in Iowa and has now been tried by over250 faith communities.With the weather we have experienced this winter,locally grown food is probably not on your list ofwhat to look for or what to do to supportsustainability -- being a good environmentalsteward when it comes to food. Yet spring willcome and farmers will be bringing their locallygrown produce to farmers’ markets and roadsidestands. Buying locally grown food is the first ofseveral choices you can make to support asustainable food system on a list prepared for theNational Town Meeting Shallow FootprintWorking Group.Other things they suggested you choose are:Certified organic foods, Farmers’ markets, foodco-ops or community agriculture programs, FoodWe’ll divide up into small groups with membersthat has been processed as little as possible,of both congregations so we can get to knowProducts fairly traded to guarantee farmers andeach other better. An organizing meeting will befood workers a living wage, Eat less meat and dairyheld on March 2 after church. Then each of theproducts, choosing pasture-fed, organic or freegroups will be invited to three house parties over range, Support sustainable food production to reduce environmental/social impacts, Grow your ownthe course of the year--one in April, one in May, and cook at home -- fast food is some of the worst food, Teach family and friends that food choicesand one in May 2015. We will calculate howimpact society and environment, Encourage public officials to support a sustainable food system.many pounds of carbon your household is usingand how it compares to the average amountPalm oil is an example of the effect of our food choices on society, the environment and ourused by families in the United States as well as to health. It must be the cheapest of all cooking and baking oils, because you find it on all sorts ofa recommended international standard. You can ingredients lists -- cookies, crackers, other baked goods and many packaged meals. (We are slowthen choose steps that you will take towardshoppers as we read ingredients lists.) For your health, other vegetable-based oils generally havefulfilling a faith-based pledge to cut your energy less or zero trans fats and saturated fats. Part of the health attributes of the Mediterranean diet isuse, often saving money in the process! At theits use of olive oil, but corn oil and canola are probably just as good for you and the environment.end of a year, we’ll see what we have been able Much of the palm oil is coming from areas where rain forests are being cut down to put in palmto save.trees, removing the natural habitat for such animals as the Orangutan and wiping out the smallSign-up sheets for the program can be found inthe narthex at St. Andrew, or call either of thechurch offices (Emmaus 634-5515 or St. Andrew639-2072) to reserve your place. Please sign upby Sunday, February 23 so we can beginplanning our parties.farms of the natives, driving one to extinction and the other to poverty. The loss of rain forestsis a major contributor to climate change. Thus,a simple choice to not buy palm oil or productscontaining it can be a win-win-win situation ifwe take the time to read the ingredients andmake a sensible choice.
Thrivent Financial SupportThrivent Financial will match fund raisingactivities at a rate of 1 for every 3 raised.Requests will only be accepted for raising 1000or more. Activities may be grouped together toreach this goal. Requests must be sent in 30 to60 days before the event. In 2013, the RacineCounty Thrivent Chapter funds available weredepleted by August. Please consider the fundraising events St. Andrew will have for 2014 andlet Marilyn Beck, St. Andrew’s ThriventAdvocate, know as soon as possible.She made be contacted at 639-9636 orbeckm@wi.rr.com.PS For those of you eligible for Thrivent ChoiceDollars, please contact Thrivent for distributionof your remaining 2013 Choice Dollars by March31, 2014. You may contact them on-line or call1-800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice”Thank you!!!!Easter BloomsOrder Easter Flowers By April 1:Do your part to make our sanctuary Easter-beautiful.Easter Flowers - Tulips, Daffodils and Hyacinths in 7 inch pots are 9.00 each Easter Lily are in 6inch pots and are 8.00 each. You can find an order form in the Narthex return it along withpayment in the offering plate any time now through March 30 / April 1 weekend.You can you take your flowers home after worship on Easter Sunday.Thank you!
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