Our Newsletter: A Time to Share
A Time to Share
Spring Newsletter
Spring Birthdays and Anniversaries
March
15–Mitchell Herigon
April
05–Jason Roe
12–Karen Kreienheder
17—Megan and Jason Roe
27—Merisa Meador
May
11–Tom Klusmeyer
23–Suzann Morin
29–Bob Rorah
Spring Volunteers
Custodians:
March—David Smith
April—Lewis Miller
May—Jim Siverling
Communion:
Mar. 1—Lewis & Susan Miller
Apr. 2—(Maundy Thursday)
May 3– David and Marty Smith
Potluck Hosts:
Mar. 22—Debby Davis/Suzann Morin
Apr. 26—Joan Schupp/Julie Pasley
May 31—Susan Miller/Sharon Wooldridge
Best Choice Labels 
Julie Pasley coordinates our participation in the Best Choice Save-A-Label Program. All we need to do is cut around the UPC symbols and give them to Julie. Be sure to include only Best Choice products!
Spring Calendar
Sundays—Worship, 10:45
Mondays—Discussion Group, Maggie’s, 5:30
Wednesdays—Choir Practice, 5:30
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Sun. March 1—Worship with communion
Sun. March 8—Daylight Saving Time
—Session Meeting, noon
Sun. March 22—Potluck after worship (a week early)
Sun. March 29—Palm Sunday
Thurs. April 2—Maundy Thursday Supper/Service, 5:30
Fri. April 3— “Unfettered, Unafraid and Unapologetic” Good Friday Meditation, Parlor, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.
—Tenebrae Service of Darkness, 5:30
Sun. April 5—Easter Sunday
Sun. May 3—Worship with communion
Sun. May 10—Mothers’ Day
Sun. May 17–Session meeting, noon
Mon. May 25–Memorial Day
Sun. May 31—Potluck after worship
Ongoing Responsibilities
Thanks to these volunteers for helping to keep us running “decently and in good order!”
Pastor: Rev. Tad Schuldt
Musician: Tammy Poulsen
Choir Director/Bulletin Board: Debby Davis
Choir: Bob & Joanie Bosma, Paul Davis, Susan Miller
Bulletin Typist: Julie Pasley
Ministerial Alliance: Gail Klusmeyer
Session Members: Jim Siverling, Cathy Marshall & Marty Smith; Susan Miller (Clerk), David Smith (Treasurer)
Session Notes
During December, January and February, the Session:
- Received Anne McConnell King into member-ship by Reaffirmation of Faith,
- Approved schedules for 2026 session meetings, annual, special meetings of the congregation, elder ordination, and communion,
- Tammy Poulsen, Ruling Elder in the Class of 2028, was ordained and installed Sunday, January 4, 2026, during worship,
- Reinstituted (for 2026) regular canned good donations and a special summer offering for Neighbors Helping Neighbors, our local food pantry,
- Donated $779 to Neighbors Helping Neighbors (75% of proceeds from Chili/Soup/Sandwich fundraiser),
- Approved the repair of a crumbling wall in the Fellowship Hall,
- Re-elected David Smith (Treasurer) and Susan Miller (Clerk of Session) for 2026.
Treasurer’s Report
Checking Balance 10/31/25 $16,066.56
Nov. Receipts $ 6,437.00
Transfer from Stifel $ 7,000.00
Nov. Expenses -$14,115.03
Dec. Receipts $13,415.00
Dec. Expenses -$ 9,549.60
Jan. Receipts $ 6,664.88
Jan. Expenses -$ 9,646.78
Checking Balance 1/31/26 $16,428.94
Maundy Thursday
Our Maundy Thursday service will begin at 5:30 on April 2 in the Fellowship Hall. A simple supper of soup and bread will be served by the Worship Committee, and the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated around the table, followed by a brief worship service. All are welcome!
“Unfettered, Unafraid and Unapologetic” -Good Friday Meditation
Sharon Wooldridge is preparing a new Good Friday Meditation for us, as well as the community. She will be setting up stations in the Reception Roo
m where you can sit quietly and reflect on various topics related to Holy Week. Moving through the entire space is at your own pace, maybe for 20-30 minutes. You are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity,and invite your friends!
Paddling Through Lent—and Life
Lent is a time for restoring balance to our lives. The Eskimos practice balance as they venture into freezing Arctic waters in little boats. If you’ve ever paddled a kayak, you know how easy they are to tip. Thankfully, kayaks are just as easy to turn back upright.
That isn’t a bad image for Lent—or for life as a whole. Whatever spiritual disciplines we adopt, if we succumb to temptation, it’s no big deal. One of the lessons of Lent is that, as long as we’re traveling light, it takes only a quick twist of the paddle to right us. That paddle twist might take the form of a quick but heartfelt prayer: “Jesus, set me straight again!” Or it might mean some extra time set aside for quiet meditation with God. Don’t get worried if your spiritual discipline fails now and then. Just let Jesus help you get upright once more…and keep paddling!
–adapted from Carlos Wilton, in Homiletics
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is an annual special offering typically received during the season of Lent. The offering supports people worldwide lacking access to basic necessities such as food, clean water, sanitation, education, and safety.
OGHS contributions are distributed among three main programs:
- Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA): Provides immediate and long-term support to communities affected by natural or human-caused disasters, including aid for refugees and recovery efforts.
- Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP): Works to alleviate hunger, promote sustainable food systems, and address systemic causes of poverty, ensuring fair treatment for all involved in food production.
- Self-Development of People (SDOP): Supports community development, empowerment, and social justice initiatives, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Each program receives roughly 30% of the funds, collectively providing safety, sustenance, and hope to communities in need.
OGHS is the largest annual way Presbyterians unite to address global needs, supporting disaster relief, hunger alleviation, and community development. It also promotes awareness of systemic issues like poverty, climate change, and migration challenges. Each gift represents a step toward improving the lives of God’s beloved community members and fostering hope and resilience worldwid