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 Church Council

President:   Jim Gauger                                                                       Finance Elder:  Dave Bergquist (report)

Church Property:  David Hammel (report)                                         Worship Elder:  Alan Ross

Education Elder:  Gary Heinzen                                                          Music Coordinator:  (open)

Mission Outreach:  Jay Ott (report)                                                      Member Care:  Greg Kolar

Grace Circle

Grace Circle is the only ministry at Grace that is solely designed for the women of the congregation.  As such, any confirmed female member of our congregation is able to be part of Grace Circle.  What does Grace Circle actually do?

We serve meals at special occasions (funerals, etc.)

We remember shut-ins with cards, visits and flowers

We support the work of missions with year end gifts

We order and prepare altar flowers

We keep the kitchen supplied and clean

We work on banners, and many other projects throughout the year

Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. September thru June 

President: Bernette Seiler                                                                Vice-President:  Karen Stubbe

Secretary:  Laverene Mattes                                                                       Treasurer:  Odetta Ross

Anyone out of high school is welcome to participate.  There is a $2 monthly dues which is used to pay various expenses throughout the year.  Meetings usually last an hour and a half and consist of hymns, devotion by pastor and a business meeting.

Topics of discussion generally include:  Lutheran Women's Missionary Society, kitchen needs, flowers for various holidays, Christmas or Advent get-togethers, funeral procedures, flower planting, fellowship activities, serving hot lunch at MLHS, our Mother-Daughter banquet, Befriend a Mission projects and anything else the ladies of our congregation are asked to participate in.

Officers are elected each January and hold office for one year.  Come check us out. 

Mother - Daughter Banquet

There were 39 attendees at the Mother-Daughter Banquet held May 16 at Grace church at 5:00 p.m.  30 in attendance were adults and 9 were children.  A meal of salad, lasagna, garlic bread, and dessert was served.  All members of Grace Circle were on the committee and helped with decorations and with serving the dinner.  The Hatrack Story Tellers were our entertainment for the evening, and door prizes were annual flower arrangements.  -  Bernette Seiler -

Jesus Lambs of Grace

We currently have 18 children attending on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the 3K class.  15 children attending in the 4K class.  Currently 5 children are signed up to attend Summer Camp, keep the calls coming.  Next year's registration is already strong with 7 children in the 2.5K class, 6 children in the 3K class and 7 children in the 7K class.  God continues to bless our program with more new families as well as families that we have already had the opportunity to get to know.  Thanks be to God!

The Week of the Young Child brought many exciting experiences to the children.  They played many games which used specific motor skills.  All the children received a certificate to Papa Murphy's Pizza for a free 2 topping mini pizza for participating in our events.  Major Nickels came by on Wednesday and read his favorite story. "Duck for President".  We have more exciting activities planned for April and May.  One of the exciting events happening is our chicks are starting to hatch.  We can hear them inside the eggs.  It's great fun to watch them dry off and get all soft and fluffy and watching the children react to them as they get to play with them.  We'd like to thank Denise Haese for donating the eggs.

Choir

The choir, small groups, and soloists at Grace serve to enhance our worship by bringing God's word to his people in song.  What a joy and privilege it is to praise our Savior through music and proclaim the saving Gospel message!  All members (adults and high school age) are welcome to participate.  There is no audition and you do not need to know how to read music.

Meets September thru May

Director Festival Choir:  Alan Ross (684-5833)

Service Musicians: Amibeth Behnke, Darci Matzke, Alan Ross, June Waege; Barbara Hennig, Jill Plocher

We are always looking for members who are willing to contribute to the music program (soloists or instrumentalists for church services and functions)

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Welcoming Committee

Barbara Heinzen

Vera Liermann

Alan Ross

Bonnie Schultz

Dale Umnus

Usher Committee

The Pastor, greeters and ushers are the only "officials" of the church apparent to newcomers.  The usher's role is especially meaningful to our church.  The usher is a key person in our attempt to make a good first impression on our guests.  The ushers are scheduled on a Sunday by Sunday basis according to early and late services on Sundays and Monday evenings.

We wish to thank all of our members who willingly serve as greeters and ushers.  There can be a special feeling of satisfaction by being a friendly outgoing person and welcoming all people into God's house. 

We print the schedules ahead of time, with hopes that those selected can mark their calendars or find your own replacement if necessary.  This is especially important on Monday evenings, when we seem to have the most visitors to Grace.  If you are unable to find someone to take your place, contact either the church office at 682-7377 or Alan Ross at 684-5833 or send him an email at rossoa4@comcast.net.  We thank you again for your willingness to service in this welcoming ministry!

Volunteer Support

Altar Committee                                                                        New Member Recruitment and visitor follow-up

Maintenance/General Cleaning                                               Secretarial Duties

Member Contact                                                                        Sunday or Preschool Teacher/Teacher Aid

Visiting the sick and shut-ins                                                    Vacation Bible School helpers and teachers

Church Library Coordinator                                                      Various Committees

Newsletter:  Please have your articles to Lois Bergquist by 15^th of each month include contact name.  Excerpts of the newsletter will be posted on the website either as a link next to the council chairman's name, on the fellowship page, or as highlights on the calendar page.

Publishing and Website Design:  Dianne Stewart: theinbasket@yahoo.com

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Repeat Performance

The retail store has been in business since 2004 and is located behind Verlo Mattress and Country Kitchen in Manitowoc.  They accept donations of gently used clothing for all ages as wells as household items.  The store is staffed by members  ( you can have your schedule fit to your time frame)  of area WELS churches who volunteer to work as day managers, cashiers, and sorters.  Profits benefit Manitowoc Lutheran High School.  The store is open from 9-5 Monday through Saturday. 

Volunteers are always needed to assist at our WELS non-profit resale shop.  We look for dedicated individuals from throughout our Federation who support the mission of MLHS.  Please call the store at 769-0017 or stop in to help with sorting, cleaning, fixing, testing or displaying items.

Repeat Performance serves our Lord by recycling gently used items and selling them at reasonable prices.  Donations currently being accepted are: clothing for all ages and genders, house wares, furniture, books, magazines, toys, jewelry, sports equipment, crafts and collectibles.  Items we can’t accept include all large appliances, computers, sharp knives, car seats or car parts.

Our receipts for the first 3 months of 2010 were up from last year which means more support for MLHS.  We are always looking for small appliances to be donated and Saturday Volunteers are especially appreciated.

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