Posts by Mary
What Can We Learn From Our Neighbors
We have family living in New Brunswick, on the east coast of Canada. We drove there for a visit late in October 2024 and while we visited we learned a few things about how they handle their recycling. When we were staying at a rental house, there were instructions about garbage and recycling. Organic…
Read MoreSpiritual Life
Spiritual Life would like to acknowledge and thank the following for giving their time throughout 2024: Lay Readers: Linda Boyd, Carla Chropkowski, Darlene Cole, Mary Dork, Lisa Johnson, Sandy McKitrick, Mary Moxon, Sharon Schroeder, Beth Studer, Sue Tessendorf, Judy Thoms, and Tom Winquist Ushers: Ken and Carol Arndt, Gene and Carla Chropkowski, Darlene Cole, Des…
Read MoreModerator Musings
Moderator Musings The Christian concepts of hope, peace, joy, love, and the light of God coming into the world through the birth of Jesus Christ was evident in the heartfelt prayers and sermons lovingly prepared for us by the Rev. Dale Bishop. What a gift he gave us this Advent season. I was so happy…
Read MoreWildfires Fuel Ocean Algae Blooms
A few years ago, a massive algae bloom grew in the southern Pacific Ocean, growing over four months to cover an area larger than Australia. Such blooms are often caused by agricultural runoff, which is loaded with the nitrogen that these tiny plantlike organisms love to feed on. But there are no farms in this…
Read MoreHybrid vs. Electric Vehicles
Hybrid vs. Electric Vehicles An interesting fact has come to my attention. Toyota has been seen as falling behind other carmakers in transitioning to fully electric vehicles. However, this is probably intentional on Toyota’s part. Its focus is on mass deployment of hybrids to significantly reduce emissions. The carmaker believes that having large numbers of…
Read MoreHope, Peace, Joy, and Love
What do these four words mean to us at this time in the Church Calendar? Advent! These four themes help us prepare our hearts and minds for Christmas. It is a time for faith communities and families to remember, through prayer, reflections, special music, and good deeds what the true meaning of Jesus’ birth is.…
Read MoreChristmas Poinsettia Order 2024
As is our custom, this Christmas our church will be decorated with red poinsettias. You are invited to participate in this tradition by completing this form and returning it to the church office no later than Sunday, December 1, 2024. The cost per plant is $16.00. Please include payment with your order. The church will…
Read MoreAnnual Christmas Candlelight Dinner
Mark your calendars now for the Christmas Candlelight Dinner, which will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Come at 5:00 pm for hors d’oeurves and punch and to admire the beautifully decorated tables. Our favorite chef, Adam Dewing, will be providing a delicious meal, to be followed by music from the Northwoods Choraliers and…
Read MoreUpdate on Rhinelander Performing Arts Center
Since the first article about a possible Rhinelander Performing Arts Center was published, two meetings have been held, both on October 16, 2024. The first was with three people from Nicolet College: Kate Ferrel, President; Jenny Bonardelli, Arts and Events Manager; and Heather Schallock, Executive Director of Nicolet College Foundation. In years past, Nicolet has…
Read MoreCreation Care Corner
This month we have information on a variety of topics. We have another story of dislocation due to climate change. In June of this year, more than 1000 indigenous Guna people of Gardi Sugdub Island in the Caribbean off Panama moved to the mainland to live in prefab government homes built on land carved out…
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