A 5 week series originally used as Lenten midweek experience, culminating in Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. Communal weavings are created by participants under weekly themes of being Woven Together in... creation, confession, community, caring and call.

This is a Sunday School-led Christmas service that tells the Christmas story with commentary about the Chrismons on the Christmas tree. The speaking parts include narrations, bible readings, anad prayers to lead. The rest of the children dress in costume to take part in the Christmas scene. Some of the carols are sung by the children and some by the congregation, so the musical demands are moderate. Children's Christmas Programs, Chrismons

This is a word document with user instructions and a formatted MS Excel spread sheet which can be used to calculate a member's annual contribution, plus additional offering distributions. Stewardship, Pledges

This is a compilation of blurbs that can be put in bulletins and newsletters to promote stewardship over the summer for vacationers. I.M. Travelin is a fictional member of the congregation who sends postcards and notes to the congregation while on vacation. These blurbs serve as gentle reminders to not forget church during the summer months. Stewardship

This is a script for a Maundy Thursday skit.It is set after lunch during a middle school recess with three middle school students and Jesus as the characters. Lent, Skit, Youth

This is a Bible verse scavenger hunt which requires participants to determine a key word common to a group of Bible verses which is a clue to various locations throughout the community. There are clues listed for twenty different locations in the city of Neenah, but they could be adapted for other locations.

This paper outlines a procedure to follow when a member of a congregation makes a request for a pastor other than the church's current pastor to preside over or assist with a baptism, wedding, funeral, etc.

This document provides policies and procedures to be followed when conducting a background check on applicants for all church positions. Included is a description of the personnel who will be involved in the process and an "Authorization for Release of Information" form.

This is a service of transition for a pastor who departed a call to start a Ph. D program. Farewell, Transition, Godspeed

This is a Christmas Program that was written by Donna Marinack and Carrie Strene of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Plover, WI. The music was prepared by Renee Williams.