http://ngmlc.org/wp Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church - DeForest, WI Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:32:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We will be studying Luther’s Catechism on Wednesdays during Lent.  Come for Soup at 6:00 p.m.  (If you have a favorite soup that you would like to share with Norway Grove, there is still time to sign up on a sign-up sheet on the usher’s table!)  Worship at 7:00 p.m., ... http://ngmlc.org/wp/other-news/lenten-mid-weeks-and-holy-week — Laura Simpson volunteered to be a co-superintendant of the Sunday School starting with the 2010 school year. We are seeking another co- Sunday School Superintendent to serve with Laura.  Veronica will help to train these people in.  Could this be a ministry that you are interested in? Please keep ... http://ngmlc.org/wp/other-news/volunteer-sunday-school-co-superintentent-position-available An initial formational meeting was held on January 21st. This committee has decided to meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.  We welcome  Jill Buchheim, Elaine Jaeke, pastor Kathy, Dona Buchheim, Jan Kuchar, Kris Urban, Jennifer Johnson, Carol Janisch, Lisa Johnson, and Mary Weber to this ... http://ngmlc.org/wp/other-news/a-new-music-and-worship-committee-has-formed A new member seminar is underway. If you are interested in becoming a member of Norway Grove, there is still time. Talk with pastor Kathy about this opportunity.  New members will be accepted on March 14th at both services. http://ngmlc.org/wp/other-news/new-member-seminar-2 For 2010, (a limited time only), landscaping bricks can be purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one. This includes inscription on the bricks. Be sure to get in on this special deal in honor of Norway Grove being 60 years old this year. Forms for purchasing bricks ... http://ngmlc.org/wp/other-news/60-for-60-years Calling all Ladies Aid member s! (and women who have never been part of a woman’s group) A ladies Aid meeting is being called, for April 24th at 6:30 p.m., for old time’s sake, as well as for seeing if there is a need for an active woman’s group today.  ... http://ngmlc.org/wp/other-news/calling-all-women Sunday, September 26th, 2010 is the celebration date and marks Norway Grove’s 60th year of ministry.  You are invited to participate in the planning and in the celebrating!  We are working on a history book that includes using new technology for getting crisp pictures and a fresh perspective on the history ... http://ngmlc.org/wp/other-news/60th-anniversary-celebration-grape-harvest-festival PASTOR KATHY’S PAGE FOR MARCHkathrynulrich@charter.net           Wow! Its hard to believe that the last six months have sped by since I began the Chaplaincy class at Meriter hospital.  I believe this time has enriched both me personally, and all the folks and ministry here at Norway Grove.  I know it has ... http://ngmlc.org/wp/other-news/%e2%80%9cthe-past-six-months%e2%80%9d GREED  When trust in God gets replaced by a quest for security, the quest for security may lead to greed. This is a very slippery step that can cause us to fall backward in our faith journey. Have you ever experienced greed? Let’s look at Luke 12 again. Verses 13-15 read, “Someone ... http://ngmlc.org/wp/other-news/march-devotions-for-money-leadership Forgiveness is about letting go, really letting go of resentment and bitterness - both personal and global. Forgiveness requires strength of character, it requires courage, a courage that needs to be replenished daily and rekindled when it falters. Forgiveness requires a commitment to something other than revenge and the natural ... http://ngmlc.org/wp/other-news/forgiveness-is-about-letting-go