God’s People in Prayer – August 2010

Each month, we rotate through the alphabet as we hold our member families up in prayer. Copies of the Monthly Prayer Calendar for August are available in the narthex. If you wish to have the prayer calendar emailed to you, please send your request via email to bpchurch@bizwi.rr.com. A weekly prayer list continues to be printed in the bulletin.

God’s People in Prayer – July 2010

Copies of the Monthly Prayer Calendar for July are available in the narthex. If you wish to have the prayer calendar emailed to you, please send your request via email to bpchurch@bizwi.rr.com. A weekly prayer list continues to be printed in the bulletin.

Nursery Supervisor Position

We are beginning the search for a Nursery Supervisor to care for children, infants to 5 years old, for two hours on Sunday mornings.  If you, or someone you know, is interested in this paid position, please contact our Personnel Chair, Marcia Sinner (262-827-9273).

50th Anniversary Celebration Wraps Up

June 13, 2010 capped a 3-part celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Brookfield Presbyterian Church. The date commemorated when BPC was chartered in June, 1960.

Worship was highlighted with remarks by the Rev. George Weinberg, BPC’s first pastor; along with Choir Director from the 1960’s, Mr. Don Kirkpatrick, and Mrs. Mary Dalton, BPC’s first organist, leading and accompanying the choir.

Following worship, members and guests gathered in Fellowship Hall to enjoy a light luncheon, an array of homemade pies, and an old-fashioned ice cream social. A presentation of BPC’s history and comments from former pastors added to the event.

Earlier celebrations were held at the church in October, 2009 with a Choral Music Concert, and on February 28, 2010, with a program and a catered lunch.

We were pleased to welcome former members, earlier pastors, and friends and family to these celebrations of the mission and ministry of Brookfield Presbyterian Church.

God’s People in Prayer – May 2010

Copies of the Monthly Prayer Calendar for May are available in the narthex. If you wish to have the prayer calendar emailed to you, please send your request via email to bpchurch@bizwi.rr.com. A weekly prayer list continues to be printed in the bulletin.

2010 Graduations?

If someone in your family is approaching their graduation, we’d like to wish them well and include them in our next newsletter. Please leave information with Barbara Luke by May 16th.

We’d like to know:

1. Graduate’s name;
2. School graduated from;
3. If HIGH SCHOOL, their future plans;
4. If COLLEGE, degree earned.

Thank you

BPC Bridge Group – May 2010 Update

The Brookfield Presbyterian Church Bridge Group ended a fun season! They will resume trumps and tricks again on October 15th, meeting the 3rd Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Schedules will be sent out in August. If you wish to join the group, or learn more, call Dottie Russon 262-782-3431.

God’s People in Prayer – April 2010

Copies of the Monthly Prayer Calendar for April are available in the narthex. If you wish to have the prayer calendar emailed to you, please send your request via email to bpchurch@bizwi.rr.com. A weekly prayer list continues to be printed in the bulletin.

All Church Work Day – April 24, 2010

The Property Committee has scheduled a spring cleanup day for Saturday April 24th. Note the date on your calendars and plan to help. Meet at church at 9:00 a.m. to tackle indoor and outdoor spring cleaning projects. Bring supplies to handle a variety of tasks. Please join church friends in caring for our church home. For more information, contact Jason Weber.

“Whatever your task put yourself into it, as done for the Lord.” Colossians 3:23

BPC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Our 50th Anniversary Celebration on February 28, 2010 was a great success. The church was packed for the commemorative service. An excellent sermon was delivered by our guest pastor and former interim, Rev. James T. Hicks. The choir performed two anthems, one of which, “Psalm 1,” was composed by our Director of Music, Dr. Wallace Cheatham.  Cathy Bush performed both a prelude and postlude on the violin. After the service, a catered dinner was served to 124 members, guests, former members and former pastors. At the dinner, the opening prayer was given by our first installed pastor, Rev. George Weinberg. After dinner, there was a short program which included the introduction of some of our longest members, a few words from each of the four pastors present and a short presentation about where our church has been and where we are going in the future. The closing prayer was delivered by our new pastor, Rev. Julie Peterson. The program included a history of the church which was also displayed on a time line along one wall of Fellowship Hall. A PowerPoint presentation of nearly 100 photos ran during dinner for the enjoyment of all.

In addition, the Brookfield NOW newspaper had an editor present who wrote a wonderful article for the local paper which can be read at http://www.brookfieldnow.com/news/86203602.html.

For those unable to attend, a copy of the program can be obtained by contacting the church office. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation can be obtained by contacting Arlene Petersen, chair of the 50th Anniversary Committee.

View photos of the event

God’s People In Prayer – March 2010

Copies of the Monthly Prayer Calendar for March are available in the narthex. If you wish to have the prayer calendar emailed to you, please send your request via email to bpchurch@bizwi.rr.com A weekly prayer list continues to be printed in the bulletin.

Drivers Wanted and Needed!

The deacons would like to match up members who need a ride to Sunday services to other church functions with drivers who would be willing to provide rides. Sign up sheets are available in the narthex. If you have questions, talk with Deacon Marge Gauen or Co-Moderators Eileen Pierce or Mike Brady.

I was looking forward to the cake!

When Judy Bauer called me and asked what was my favorite cake, I knew that my send off would be a good one! But you, the members and friends of Brookfield Presbyterian Church, gave me a wonderful cake and so much more! Thank you for the terrific good-bye. As you know, going out to lunch is one of my favorite activities so the after-church luncheon was perfect. I have already used the GPS that you gave me. My favorite command on it is “Home.” No matter where I am when I push that button, it directs me to where I want to be. The gift cards will be used for some fun trips with my family. Most of all thank you for your kind words, thoughtfulness and presence. I will miss you, I will continue to pray for you and I feel blessed to have been with you. Blessings on your journey forward.

In gratitude,

Rev. Anne Fisher,
Pastor on the loose!

All Star Recognition for Officer Krahn

Please vote for Officer John Krahn as the All Star on America’s Most Wanted TV show. Officer Krahn is the police officer who helped our church members, the Partenfelders when their van was hit by a train on Memorial Day, 2009. We would love to see him receive this All Star award and receive national recognition. You can vote once per day up until April 4th. Thank you

Introducing Rev. Julie Peterson

Rev. Julie Peterson

Julie is a native of Wisconsin, raised in Winchester, a small community in central Wisconsin west of Neenah-Menasha. After Julie and Jeff married she joined First Presbyterian Church of Winneconne, Jeff’s home church. Julie was active in church life and involved in a number of leadership positions including Elder, Clerk of Session, Christian Education
Coordinator, and member of a PNC.

Julie is a second career pastor. Her first career was in business administration. In her former life, Julie was branch manager of a county outpatient mental health agency and then worked with executive officers of a benefit society. She completed her BBA at Marion College, in Fond du Lac, while working full time and taking night classes. She graduated from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in May of 2005, with a Masters of Divinity degree.

After being ordained on June 19, 2005, Julie began her first call in Petersburg, IL, and she continues to serve there.

Julie thoroughly enjoys worship, mission work, youth work, and encouraging others to share their gifts as they work together in faithful response to God’s call.

Julie’s husband, Jeff, has made his career in manufacturing. For the past 17 years he has worked as a production line manager/supervisor. Jeff is looking for employment in the Milwaukee Metro area.

Julie’s hobbies include flower gardening, reading, and the occasional creative sewing project. She and Jeff both love singing as well as spending time with their grandchildren and their pets. Jeff’s favorite hobby is watching the Green Bay Packers as well as grilling out. Their home is a frequent gathering place for friends and family members.

Julie and Jeff Peterson

Julie and Jeff are blessed with two sons – Tad and Nathan. Tad is married and a regional director of sales for KI, in Appleton. He and his wife, Katie (an RN), have an eight year old son, Kaleb, and twin girls, Ava and Mayci, who will be five in February. Nathan is currently a Systems Analyst for Shallbetter in Oshkosh.

From Julie:
“I have found serving my Lord as an ordained Minister of the Word and Sacrament to be the perfect vocation for my gifts and the culmination of the things I love best… serving God and helping people come to recognize the Holy in their daily lives.”
“I am excited to meet with all of you as we continue to discern God’s call in our lives. To quote the Apostle Paul, I am ‘constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you.’” (Philippians 1:4)

Thoughts from PNC members:
“There is no doubt in my mind that Julie is being called to our church as much as we are sensing a call to her.”
“I felt a connection to Julie in our first phone interview, upon meeting with her in person, we all felt an overwhelming sense of the Holy Spirit working amongst us, it just felt right.”

Quotes from reference check phone calls:
“Julie lives out her faith every day.”
“…very servant-minded”
“You cannot have her!”
“Terrific work habits and she has the good sense to be ‘off’ when she is scheduled to be.”
“Julie helped the congregation look outside the walls of the church and help others.”
“Julie’s sermons are always thoughtfully prepared, she bases them on the lectionary and therefore they are scripture based, very thought-provoking.”

God’s People In Prayer – February 2010

Copies of the Monthly Prayer Calendar for February are available in the narthex. If you wish to have the prayer calendar emailed to you, please send your request via email to bpchurch@bizwi.rr.com. A weekly prayer list continues to be printed in the bulletin.

Farewell to Rev. Anne Fisher

We say Good Bye to Rev. Dr. Anne Fisher on Sunday, January 31st.

After Worship join us for a Farewell Reception and Light Lunch in Appreciation for Anne’s Two Years of Ministry and Leadership at BPC

If you wish to participate in a farewell group gift, from the congregation, please send your check, payable to BPC to Elder, Judy Bauer. Contact the church for her address

Be sure your gift arrives not later than Wednesday January 27th.

God’s People in Prayer – January 2010

Copies of the Monthly Prayer Calendar for January are available in the narthex. If you wish to have the prayer calendar emailed to you, please send your request via email to bpchurch@bizwi.rr.com A weekly prayer list continues to be printed in the bulletin.

Friday Morning Volunteers

For many, many years, Dorothy Jaeger and Barbara Perrigo have faithfully served the church by spending a portion of their Friday mornings stuffing bulletins, answering any calls, and checking the answering machine.  They are now retiring from this volunteer position, and they have our sincere appreciation and gratitude.   They have been invaluable!

We now have openings for Friday help.  If you have some time to share, and if we hear from several of you, this could be a “job-sharing” opportunity.  Please call the church office to let us know you are interested, or want to know more.

Session Retreat – December 2009

On Saturday Dec 15^th, the Session, including newly elected elders for the class of 2012, held a productive half day retreat.  Planning for the future, the Session started to look at committee structures, Session size and meeting frequency after a review of a report from the Planning and Review committee on a study they completed over the past 6 months.  Look for future updates of possible changes and more study to be completed in the coming months in order to streamline our processes to be more effective in using volunteer time, and best engage our membership.  A second major topic at our retreat was to complete elder committee assignments for 2010.

Keith Pierce for Planning and Review, and the Session