Ephraim Moravian News
Marcia
Larsen & Alice Spooner
We
were saddened to learn that Marcia Larsen and Alice Spooner died mid-March
within 15 minutes of each other. Marcia was a longtime member of the Ephraim
Moravian Church, and Alice played organ and piano for church services during
the summer.
Bernice
Koehler says, “Alice loved Ephraim Moravian Church and was one of our organists
for summer services for many years. She also played for special music. She was
very loyal in contributing her music to church services, and she was always
there when we needed her.” Everyone who knew
Marcia
was a larger-than-life member of the Ephraim community for decades. Her late
husband, Charles (Chuck), was a descendant of Ole Larsen, one of the founding
members of the Ephraim Moravian Church. A few years ago, Chuck and Irv Oneson,
both members of the church, were the only remaining survivors of the small
group of immigrants responsible for founding the village and the church in
1853.
Both
Marcia and Alice were longtime supporters of the Peninsula Music Festival,
which was founded by Dr. Thor Johnson, a Moravian. The Larsens were also
involved in the Ephraim Historical Foundation, and Chuck was president of the
Foundation from 1967-69.
Ephraim Moravian Women
On behalf of the
Ephraim Moravian Women I would like to inform you that we have purchased a new
stove, microwave and hood for the parsonage.
The Ephraim Moravian
Women’s Spring Salad Luncheon will be held Wednesday, April 9 at 12 noon @
the Ephraim Moravian Church. Rev. Sue Gunderson from Immanuel Lutheran Church,
Baileys Harbor, will be speaking on “Discipline’s of Faith.” Please bring a
salad to share, rolls, dessert and coffee provided.
Glenore
G. Paschke, Treasurer
Ephraim
Moravian Women
Elders
The
Worship Service schedule is now set through the end of April. The messages will
be delivered by Rev. Dan Olson on April 6, Rev. Ken Carlson on April 13, and
Rev. Jim Hicks will preside at the installation of Rev. Hosking.
Following
the installation service of Rev. Wm. Hosking on April 20, there will be a
special luncheon.
Rev.
Hosking and his wife leave for China on Monday, May 19, and will return on
Friday, June 6.
Trustees
Thank
you to Jane Olson, who has donated the shades in the Sunday School Room, the
Church Offices and the Kitchen. We offer another hearty thanks to Mike Skippon,
who donated his time and skill in installing them for Jane.
Thanks
to our Fellowship hour hosts and hostesses:
February-Jodi Thiell and Cici
Mulliken, Jolynn and David Nelson, the Weborg Family and Fran Eklund
March-Judy and John Turner,
Mary Wilson, “Easter Brunch” and Joyce Jahn, and Kaye Maher
Joyful Noise
Sunday
The
first Sunday of every month is becoming well known as “Joyful Noise Sunday.”
Many of us have begun to save up our change for the month and joyfully and
noisily (or in the case of folding money, a vocal “Plink” ) drop it into the metal bowls as they are passed. These
offerings are usually about $50. The Trustees have decided to designate the
following four outreach activities in 2008 for this special way of giving. They
each will receive three offerings annually.
·
Loaves and Fishes
·
Sunday School - Sponsoring a foster child
·
Pastor’s Discretionary
Fund
·
Help of
VOLUNTEER
NEEDED
Wanted:
Someone to deliver our Feed My People donations to Sturgeon Bay on a monthly
basis. If interested, call Kay Wilson at 920-854-4612. Thank you to Betty
Overbeck for her deliveries over the years.
BIRTHDAYS IN APRIL
Katharine Koehler 7
Darrell Jacobson 10
Connor Maddison 10
Amanda Carlson 12
Rodney Billerbeck
13
Glenn Gerdman 19
Kay Wilson 27
George Carey 30
Summer Camping Schedule
Mt. Morris
4 M: July 28-30 (Grades 1-2)
Jr. Camp: June 23-27 (Grades 2-5)
Winmor: July 20-26 (Grades 6-8)
Chetek: July 13-19 (Grades 9-Age 21)
Plus 50: July 31-Aug 3 (Age 50+)