AUGUST, 2007

THE MESSENGER

GREENFIELD AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1455 s. 97^th St., West Allis, WI 53214

Church Office 414-453-3710

www.gapc-usa.com gapc@execpc.com

Sunday Worship Schedule

August 12 - September 2, 2007

Sun Aug 12 - 9:30 AM “Penny Sunday”

First Reading: Psalm 63:1-8

Second Reading: Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon: “Prayer & Meditation”

Liturgist/Children’s Message: Sue Smith

Ushers: L & G Smith, K & K Kadunc

Sun Aug 19 - 9:30 AM

First Reading: 1 Corinthians 13

Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-12

Sermon: “OK, So What Does Make the World

Go Round?”

Liturgist/Children’s Message: Sandy Reichert

Ushers: Libbie Jansen; JJ, Derek & Kaitlyn Saugstad

Sun Aug 26 9:30 AM “Penny Sunday”

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Sermon: “Eschatological Hope”

Liturgist/Children’s Message: Alan Arenz

Ushers: Tom Liempeck, Jim & Jeff Dickson & Steve Jakubowski

Sun Sept 2- 9:30 AM - Communion Worship

First Reading: Psalm 81:1-10

Second Reading: Luke 14:7-14

Sermon: “Welcome!”

Liturgist/Children’s Message:

Ushers: Gail Kloes, Jenny Lefevre, the Andersons

Communion servers: Barb Brunett, Judy Dickson &

Kerstin Lefevre

NOTE: We’re hosting a SPECIAL PRESBYTERY MEETING here at the church on Tues., Aug. 14, at 7:00 PM. Could you provide COOKIES or BARS for this event? Please bring them to the library by 2:00 PM that day (or, you may bring them on Sunday the 12^th, & leave them in the library.) We’ll see to it that they’re attractively displayed for the meeting. Thank you, in advance, for your support.

Sun., August 12, HILDA HOLLE is being honored at a party in the library to celebrate the occasion of her 90^th birthday (which is Tuesday, August 14.) EVERYONE in the congregation is invited to be there to enjoy cake, coffee, punch, & to give huge hugs to this lovely lady whose life is such a great blessing to us!

At 12 Noon on Sunday, August 12, Vacation Bible School has it’s “Kickoff” with a lunch at Faith Presbyterian Church in Franklin (approximately 42^nd & Rawson). Then, MONDAY, AUGUST 13, through FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, Vacation Bible School will be held at HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in Muskego (just east of Sunny Slope Rd. on College Avenue). It’s a cooperative effort of the “Fabulous Four” churches (Faith, Heritage, New Berlin’s Forest Park, & GAPC.) It’s a wonderful opportunity; if you haven’t yet registered your youngsters, call Kristen Tan at 262-797-8278, or Heidi Todd at 414-235-4298, & sign them up! Cost is just $6.00 per child, or $15.00 per family with 3 or more children! The theme is “The Great Bible Reef”, & the children will learn how to live each & every day as God’s disciples. Stories about Jesus, crafts, songs billed as “catchy reef tunes”, games, snacks, & the opportunity to make lots of new friends are part of the excitement!

(Have your kids invite their friends to join them! There’s always room for more!)

ICE CREAM SOCIAL at the TARVID’S HOME, 7670 W. Honey Creek Pkwy., will take place on Sunday, August 26, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. You can build your own sundaes, socialize with your church family members, and -- a special, NEW addition to the festivities -- join in a beach/dodge/softball game in the park just across the street from Pastor Kev & Sally’s! For the uninitiated, it’s a softball-type game played with a small beach ball! EVERYONE is invited it’s always a super afternoon, & this promises to be the best one yet! (Those who wish to “bring something” for the occasion might like to consider PIE )

A NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY

We’re HOPING to get a new church directory together (printed by the church office, without photos) for distribution with the November issue of the “Messenger”. If you’ve MOVED, & haven’t remembered to give us your most recent address or WILL BE MOVING SOON, PLEASE do get us your new information to us as soon as possible. Our “old” photo directory is becoming seriously out-of-date; it’s time to get current!

From the Pastor:

Hi Friends:

As you may have heard: the news is out, & it gives us lots of food for thought! Over the past eight years, we are the fastest growing church in Milwaukee Presbytery!!! We have grown 47%!Just what does that mean?!? Well, I think it means a lot of things

• We are a great group of loving and lovable people who are warm and welcoming!!!!!
• Our life together has meaning: our worship, fellowship & service work well together!!!
• People tend to feel comfortable among us -- Our expression of the Gospel of Jesus is one that folks can understand and embrace!!
• We make faith life more like real life. That seems to be a big trend these days!
• Whatever we’re doing, we need to do more of it. We need to continue to grow!!!
• If there’s a way we can learn to share our success with other churches, we need to do that. The world needs growing churches more than ever!!!
• We have not been afraid to try new things -- we’re willing to reach out to a changing community!
• A lot of our success has come because our people are willing and happy to invite others to our church!!! We need more of that!

So -- What are the reasons I’ve missed? I’d love to hear your ideas, and ideas of how we can build on our success.

Call me -- Invite your friends and loved ones to church! God loves them. You too. Me too!

--- Pastor Kevin

SPECIAL PEOPLE

Our condolences to Marilyn Williams, whose daughter, Mary Pillar, passed away unexpectedly on July 24. Pastor Kevin led the service on July 28.

Donna Saugstad, still on crutches after a serious fall. Nothing was broken, but there was much painful bruising.

The Tarvid family. Sally’s Aunt Elsie passed away on July 19. Pastor Kevin led a celebration of her life on July 22.

Harry & Sylvia Koroghlanian, who continue to deal with health-related challenges.

For Barb Brunett & Libbie Jansen, soon to be off on tour in Russia with the Milwaukee Showcase Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines, International.

For Mildred Nelson, who celebrated her 95^th birthday on July 24!

For Elsie Mae & Ken Arenz, moving to Waterford come Aug. 10.

On July 2, Susan & Dan & their 3 children dropped in for a visit at the church. Susan is the granddaughter of Bert & Jean Ahrend, who will be remembered by long-time church members. The couple live in Arizona, but said they couldn’t go through West Allis without stopping to see the church & say “hello”. They extend their best wishes to the congregation.

For Chris Saugstad, who has enrolled in UWM for the fall semester. Chris is a June graduate of West Allis Central High School.

That Lori Johnson is making such a rapid recovery from double-knee replacement!

That Melissa Gall, who attended both Stronghold summer camp in Illinois, & our Triennium event at Purdue University in July, had such a fantastic time.

For JJ Saugstad & Kevin Kadunc, who played in a baseball tournament in Georgia.

For Erick Leintz, who received a job offer “he couldn’t refuse”, & will be remaining in the Milwaukee area, after all.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

August 6 - Lillian Anderson

7 - John Reichert

9 - Angela Burke

13 - Pat Sczypiorski &

Alexzandrea Pope

14 - Hilda Holle

(90 years young!)

15 - Bill Toepfer

18 - Benjamin Cetnarowski

19 - Joyce Zeeb

26 - Jason Sczypiorski

27 - Anne Dettman

30 - Kathy Dettman

31 - Florence Weigel, (who will

be 93!), & Erin Reichert

Sept . 1- Dani Bradley &

Katie Crisi

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Aug 7 - Lucy & Herman Duga

(59 years!)

8 - Nicole & Rob Martin

10 - Bobbie & Ed Griffith

(50 years!)

18 - Sally & Kevin Tarvid

(34 years!)

23 - Jean & Bob Seiberlich

(60 years!)

28 - Pam & Ed Leintz; Sue

& Lou Martin

29 - Sylvia & Harry

Koroghlanian (54 years!)

Sept. 1 - Lori & Scott Johnson

2 - Marie & Marve Hagen

(57 years!)

GREETERS:

Aug 12 - Jean Kern

Aug 19 - Stu & Ruth Lefevre

Aug 26 - Arliss & Hugh Evans

Sept 2 - Joyce Zeeb

DIRECTORY

CHANGES

Josh Lefevre

4045 N. Newhall

Shorewood, WI 53211

cell (414) 507-8606

Pam & Ed Leintz

1161 Lafayette Drive

Mableton, GA 30126

(770) 635-8365

Emily (Gall) Drury

2581 Hawks Preserve Dr.

Ft. Myers, FL, 33905

(239) 275-1818

Elsie Mae & Ken Arenz

4525 Gunderson Rd.

Waterford, WI 53185

(Land line to be published

in September newsletter)

The Youth Group & a number of adult volunteers met following worship on June 17 to help with some yard work at the home of Lorraine Beining. We received the following note:

“To My Church Family,

I am still amazed and ever so grateful for all your hard work and time spent on my house and yard. My special thanks to Bobbie Griffith for coordinating this event.

Pastor Kevin and outdoor communion for all completed a wonderful day.

I love you all so much!” Lorraine Beining

AS OF JULY 21, our Miller Park workers have raised nearly $7,000 for the church! These extraordinary folks are tireless, & we applaud them for a MARVELOUS job, well done!

STRAWBERRY FEST 2007 - What did we accomplish???

1) Cleaned 96# of

strawberries, making

18 5-qt buckets!

2) Bobbie made 38 jars of

strawberry jam!

3) Lori Johnson made 100

chocolate-covered

strawberries!

4) Laurie Kadunc made six

one-half sheet shortcakes.

5) A good time was had by all!

6) We profited $1,590.60!

WOW! What a great day!

Many, many thanks to all who helped, & especially to Karin Schmeling, who coordinated the event!

At the Special Congregational Meeting on July 29, Laurie Kadunc was

elected to fill the unexpired 1- ½ year term of Ed Leintz, who resigned from the Session when he & Pam moved to Georgia in mid-July. Laurie will serve as chair-person for the Nurture/

Christian Ed. Committee.

A WORLD OF THANKS TO:

All who walked or sponsored walkers in the “Relay for Life” for the American Cancer Society July 14- 15. Our team raised nearly $1,400!

and ...

Cary Pope, who donated and delivered the delicious ice cream cake which was served at the farewell party for the Leintz family on July 15. (Cary is owner of a Dairy Queen on the south side.)

and ...

All who sponsored Larry Jansen, Greg Smith, Eric Arenz, Tina Schultheiss & Spencer Myers for the Best Dam Bike Tour for MS the weekend of Aug. 4 -5. And to Libbie & Peter Jansen, April Miklautsch & Kathy (“Kat”) Painter, who volunteered on the luggage team. It’s so wonderful to have a congregation involved in so many forms of caring!

and ...

Pam & Ed Leintz, for the many wonderful ways they’ve shared time, talent & love with our congregation the past ten years!

and ...

Pam & Becky Leintz, for their moving duet during Offertory time on July 15.

and ...

Sue Smith, who filled in at the piano on July 22, when Sheri, Phyllis & Melissa were away.

and ...

JR & Heather Saugstad, who coordinated the 3^rd Annual Roger Saugstad Memorial Golf Outing on July 20. Thanks, also, to all the golfers; those who provided door prizes & gifts for the golfers; those who helped with set up, serving, & clean-up; & those who came to partake of the warm fellow-ship which always abounds at this event. It’s such a meaningful day!

Special thanks go to Jill Gevaart, owner of the Quiznos Subs franchise in Sussex, who donated all the delicious sub sandwiches and salad for the lunch prior to the outing.

and ...

What a moving sendoff for the Leintz family! Thanks to all who worked so hard to make it so memorable!

and ...

Nicole Martin & Melissa Gall, whose flute / cello duets enhanced worship during “offertory & postlude” time on July 8.

and ...

Larry Jansen, Sue Smith, Nicole Martin & Sheri Masiakowski, who provided patriotic music for worship on July 1. (Sheri & Nicole: “Stars & Stripes Forever” knocked our socks off!)

and ...

Terry Arenz & Laurie Kadunc, who will help with our VBS effort with Heritage, Faith & Forest Park churches. Laurie is taking care of our part of the “Kick-off luncheon” at Faith Church on Aug. 12. (Full details of the VBS were published in the July issue of “The Messenger”. )

and ...

Sue & Larry Smith, who hosted the 27^th Annual Pool Party & BBQ on July 8. What great fun!

and ...

Gail & Dick Kloes, our dedicated & invaluable office volunteers.

WINNER of the Bike & Helmet Give-Away courtesy of Equitable Reserve Association (a fraternal organization in Neenah, WI) at Strawberry Fest on June 24 was Cheri Fox, a six-year-old who lives in the neighborhood near the church. Cheri rode her new bike home when she & her mom came to pick it up what a happy little lady!

National Night Out on July 30 was a huge success for the Nachos Booth staffed by folks from GAPC! John & Jeri Gamache steered the event; Judy & Jeff Dickson, Dick Kloes, Sandy Reichert, Sally Tarvid, & Sue & Larry Smith helped out; Pastor Kevin, Beth Beck & Melissa Gall & RuthMary Gamache were also on hand to lend support. We were “sold out” before the 9:00 PM closing time, (& the jalapeno peppers were especially popular this year!)

SUNDAY COFFEE FELLOWSHIP - Session has suggested that our church groups / committees share responsibility for our Sunday morning Coffee Fellowships.

For the next four weeks: Aug. 12 - Teens / Congregation; Aug. 19 - Nurture/CE;

Aug 26 - Peace & Justice; Sept 2 - Evangelism

ADULT FELLOWSHIP CLUB

Sat., Aug. 11 - We’ll enjoy a Mexican Ethnic Dinner at Arteaga’s, 1234 S. 16^th St. The food is great, & if you use the Entertainment Book coupon, the price is VERY reasonable. Meet there at 6:00 PM that date. Make your reservations with Mary at 414-464-6393, by the Aug.7 deadline.

Sun. Aug. 26 we’ll travel to Janesville for the Janesville Waterski Show. Meet at the church parking lot at 2:00 PM; we’ll carpool to Janesville, where, we’ll have a light supper & get to the park where the show will begin at 6:30. Make reservations with Adela, 414-476-2325 by the deadline of August 21.

Labor Day Picnic on Monday, Sept. 3, at Adela’s house. It begins at 2:00 PM; cost is $7.00. The club funds will pay for meat entrée & soda, but guests are asked to bring a potluck dish to pass, folding chairs & TV trays. The deadline to make your reservations with Adela is August 28; (414-476-2325)

AUGUST, 2007 CALENDAR

Mon Aug 6 - 6:00 PM - “Fit & Faithful”

7:15 PM - Resources Comm.

Wed Aug 8 - 6:30 PM - VBS meeting at

Heritage Presbyterian Church in Muskego

Thur Aug 9 - 1:30 PM - P.A.C.E.

Sun Aug 12 - 10:40 AM - 90^th Birthday

Party for Hilda Holle, in the library *

12:00 PM - Vacation Bible

School Kickoff at Faith Presbyterian

Church in Franklin (42^rd & Rawson)

Mon Aug 13 - 9:00 AM - Noon - VBS at

Heritage P.C. in Muskego *

Tues Aug 14 - 9:00 AM - VBS at Heritage

4:00 PM - Council meets here at GAPC

7:00 PM - Special

Presbytery meeting, here *

Wed Aug 15 - 9:00 AM - VBS at Heritage *

Thur Aug 16 - 9:00 AM - VBS at Heritage

1:30 PM - P.A.C.E

5:30 - 7:00 PM - Mary

Linsmeier Pre School open house in

lower level of the church building

Fri Aug 17 - 9:00 AM - VBS at Heritage *

Mon Aug 20 - 6:00 PM - “Fit & Faithful”

Tues Aug 21 - 9:00 AM - Sept newsletter

deadline

Thur Aug 22 -1:30 PM - PACE

Sat Aug 25 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Session

Partnerships Granting Forum

Sun Aug 26 - 2:00 PM - Ice Cream Social at

Tarvids, (with games!) *

Mon Aug 27 - 6:00 PM - “Fit & Faithful”

Thur Aug 30 - 1:30 PM - PACE

Sun Sept 2 - 9:30 AM-Communion Worship

Later in Day - Jason Winchell wedding

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SAVE THE DATE! The Annual CHURCH PICNIC is scheduled to take place on Sunday School Rally Day, September 9, immediately following worship! There’ll be games for all ages, a CHICKEN ROAST, & of course, our usual MOUTH-WATERING POT LUCK PICNIC LUNCH to go with the chicken! Just $5.00 will get you one-half a chicken that’s roasted right here in our own back yard, all the beverages you can drink, plus lots of fellowship & fun! You’re asked to bring a lawn chair & TV tray or card table, your own dinnerware, & a salad, vegetable, or dessert for the Pot Luck. (It’s such a tasty event, you might want to invite your neighbors!) We’re even working on bug elimination it’s going to be delightful! See you there!

OUR WARM, LOVING, GROWING, FUN CHRISTIAN CONGREGATION is currently seeking a DIRECTOR OF CHOIRS (Voice, Bells, Children’s, Contemporary). It’s a part-time position, requiring mid-week rehearsals, with a 9:30 AM Sunday worship service. Salary is negotiable.

If you know anyone who might be qualified, & interested, please have them contact Rev. Dr. Kevin Tarvid, Pastor, at (414)453-3710, or send their resume to gapc@execpc.com.