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These are pictures from the Encore Niagara Falls Trip this year. I would like to thank Anu Colon, Pam Leonard, Adrienne ...
09/28/2026

These are pictures from the Encore Niagara Falls Trip this year. I would like to thank Anu Colon, Pam Leonard, Adrienne Ricker and Sheri Sparks for all of their contributions to this posting.

09/23/2026

Encore Activities // Kenosha

Happy Fall in Wisconsin,

We hope you are enjoying these beautiful Fall days. We have a few updates for you here, so please don’t skip over this note or you will miss what is happening in Encore.

First of all, it was great to travel with some of you for a fabulous trip to Niagara/Toronto last week. The wonder and majesty of the Falls on both the US and the Canada side were truly amazing. We traveled into the busy city of Toronto and explored the sites there where the highlight was the CN Tower. If you have not experienced either of those, it would be well worth your time and money to plan a trip for yourself.

There is a date change in our next plans. We will be going to Iguana Wanna on Thursday, October 29th. This is a change from the date that was published in our Calendar at the beginning of the year. We will meet at the restaurant at 9080 76th St, Pleasant Prairie at 11:00 that morning. We will be seated together, but will order off the menu and will be given individual tickets to pay. Because of that arrangement we do not need to collect money ahead of time, but we do need to know that you plan to attend so the restaurant can be ready for us.

Iguana Wana is one block south of Highway 50, between the Kwik Trip on 88th St. and Costco – so not far from Journey Church. You can respond to this message and just say “I/we plan to attend” or email Marge at [email protected].

There are limited spots left for our Christmas event at The Fireside on Friday, December 11th. The show will be Christmas Story and will include a sit-down served dinner before the show. The total price will be $100/person and a $25 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold your spot. Final payment and menu choices will be due on October 29th. Those options will come to you soon.

There will be a Celebration of Life service for our friends, Pastor Duane and Ruth Bradley who each passed away recently. It will be held at the Kenosha Journey Church auditorium on Wednesday, October 21st at 1:00. Pastor Dan will be the pastor for that service. You are all invited to attend.

Please keep praying for:

o Church Staff and Board as we go through this Lead Pastor change
o Nan Lentz’s son Bert needs a touch for physical healing. The diagnosis of Lymes disease is not correct, and he is back in the hospital in deteriorating condition. Please pray for healing.
o Continue to pray for our friend Jeanetta Lambert-Spetz. The Dr’s are not able to find a medication to help with her autoimmune disease – But God is able! She needs a miracle.

Marge – for Pastor Dan and Alexia
And the Encore Leadership team
This message was sent from Encore Activities // Kenosha.

Here are photos of the Encore picnic that was on Thursday, August 27th. All of the photos were taken by Sheri Sparks. Th...
08/29/2026

Here are photos of the Encore picnic that was on Thursday, August 27th. All of the photos were taken by Sheri Sparks. Thank you so very much Sheri for your help.

08/24/2026

Hello friends,

This is your reminder that our Encore picnic is this Thursday, August 27th. There will NOT be transportation from the church, but we will meet at Petrifying Springs park at Pavilion #3 from 12:00 – 3:30. Pavilions are marked and there is parking close to each one. That park is easy to find, about 20 minutes from church headed north on Green Bay Road. The address is 5555 7th Street, Kenosha, WI 53144. If you head north on Green Bay Road, you will turn right on 7th St. (that is after you pass Highway E but before you get to KR). After you turn onto 7th, the park is on the left side of the road with a sign at the entrance. Follow the main road until you get to the Pavillion #3. That’s where you will find the rest of your friends.

In the pavilion there are tables and seating for all of us, but if you want to be comfortable after eating, please bring your own lawn chair. The cost for the day will be $15/person for the meal which will include hamburgers or hot dogs; chips; potato salad; pasta salad; fruit; dessert and a drink. The afternoon will include yard games and lots of fellowship. It’s always fun to catch up with friends at these events. We asked you to sign up by this past Sunday, but if your plans have changed, please let me know that you are able to attend, and you can pay at the event.

Please keep praying for:

Church Staff and Board as we go through this Senior Pastor Leadership change
Pastor Kevin and Joelene as they take on their new position as Network leaders that they can sell their home here.


Nan Lentz’s son Bert needs a touch for physical healing. The diagnosis of Lymes disease is not correct, and he is back in the hospital in deteriorating condition. Please pray for healing.

We received word this week that Ruth Bradley joined her husband in heaven – and I’m sure they are both enjoying sitting at the feet of Jesus and worshipping together again. We have not received any funeral arrangements.

Marge – for Pastor Dan and Alexia
And the Encore Leadership team

08/14/2026

Encore Activities // Kenosha

Hello friends,

We pray you are staying well and enjoying these nice summer days.

Our next Encore adventure will be our picnic on Thursday, August 27th. Please note that this is a date change from the calendar that was sent out at the beginning of the year. There will NOT be transportation from the church, but we will meet at Petrifying Springs park at Pavilion #3 from 12:00 – 3:30. Pavilions are marked and there is parking close to each one. That park is easy to find, about 20 minutes from church headed north on Green Bay Road. The address is 5555 7th Street, Kenosha, WI 53144.

In the pavilion there are tables and seating for all of us, but if you want to be comfortable after eating, please bring your own lawn chair. The cost for the day will be $15/person for the meal which will include hamburgers or hot dogs; chips; potato salad; pasta salad; fruit; dessert and a drink. The afternoon will include yard games and lots of fellowship. It’s always fun to catch up with friends at these events. Please sign up by Sunday August 23rd so we are sure to have enough food.

Please keep praying for:

Church Staff and Board as we go through this Senior Pastor Leadership change.

Pastor Kevin and Joelene as they take on their new position as Network leaders also that they can sell their home here.

Nan Lentz’s son Bert needs a touch for physical healing. He has been diagnosed with Lymes disease, which is tough, but it is treatable.

Linda LaPouce’s son Victor passed away from his cancer. He assured his mom that he had prayed for salvation. While Linda is sad for her loss, she is relieved to know that his heart was right with God.
Linda also has a 93 year old friend named JoAnne who needs a special touch.

Eda Higgins son Rocco passed away after a recent heart attack. Pray for Eda and her daughter Juli and other family members as they walk through this season of loss.

Marge – for Pastor Dan and Alexia
And the Encore Leadership team

07/24/2026

Encore Activities // Kenosha

We pray you are staying well and enjoying these nice summer days.

Our next Encore adventure will be our picnic on Thursday, August 27th, (note the date change from the calendar). This year we will meet at Petrifying Springs park at Pavilion #3 from 12:00 – 3:30. That park is about 20 minutes from church just off of Green Bay Road. The address is 5555 7th Street, Kenosha, WI 53144.

In the pavilion there are tables and seating for all of us, but if you want to be comfortable after eating, please bring your own lawn chair. The cost for the day will be $15/person for the meal which will include hamburgers or hot dogs; chips; potato salad; pasta salad; fruit; dessert and a drink. The afternoon will include yard games. Please sign up right away so we are sure to have enough food.

For those who are going to Toronto with us in September, your final payment is due. We are flying with American Airlines so if you have TSA or frequent flyer miles with AA, let us know so we can include that when we order the tickets. If you have flown with us before, we probably have the rest of the information.


Please keep praying for:
Church Staff and Board as we go through this Senior Pastor Leadership change
Pastor Kevin and Joelene as they take on their new position as Network leaders
That they can sell their home here
Nan Lentz’s son Bert needs a touch for physical healing
Linda LaPouce’s son Victor has been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.
Linda also has a 93 year old friend named JoAnne who needs a special touch


Marge – for Pastor Dan and Alexia
And the Encore Leadership team
This message was sent from Encore Activities // Kenosha.

Photos from the ENCORE Delevan trip on July 16. Thank you Sheri Sparks for the photos you forwarded to me.
07/20/2026

Photos from the ENCORE Delevan trip on July 16.
Thank you Sheri Sparks for the photos you forwarded to me.

07/11/2026

Encore Activities // Kenosha

Happy summer friends,

I am so sorry for the delay in getting information to you about the boat trip we have planned for next Thursday, July 16th. We have been working on details, and finally have enough to let you know how to plan.

We will leave the church at 10:00 – from the front parking lot. We have hired a coach bus so we will ride in comfort – even if it’s hot outside! We will head to Pizza Ranch in Elkhorn for lunch at 11:00. You are responsible for your lunch, so about $15.00/person will cover that, which will include your drink, full buffet of salad, chicken and pizza and dessert. Following lunch we will head to Delavan for our boat ride at 1:00 – which will last about 1 ½ hours. We will head back to Kenosha from there so it will be mid-afternoon when we return.

August 27th is the day for our picnic at Petrifying Springs Park. Details coming soon!

For those who are going to Toronto with us this fall, your money is due soon. Let me know if you need to know your balance.

Please be praying with these families for special requests…
Linda Lapouce’s son Victor is very sick and they can’t find a reason. She asked us to pray for answers and healing.

Nan Lentz’s son Bert is struggling with a very debilitating illness which the Dr’s are trying to diagnose. He is discouraged and needs God’s peace and healing.

Larry George is having back surgery next week and is asking for prayer for relief from the constant pain he has had for the past several years.

We know there are others who have special requests. Lets join together in prayer for our friends.

Blessings,

Marge – for Pastor Dan and Alexia

And the Encore Senior Ministries leadership team

Last Thursday. the ENCORE group had the pleasure of taking a day trip to East Troy WI. We visited the "East Troy Train M...
06/25/2026

Last Thursday. the ENCORE group had the pleasure of taking a day trip to East Troy WI. We visited the "East Troy Train Museum", did some shopping at the "Elegant Farmer" and finished by having lunch at "Gus's Drive in".
I would also like to thank Sheri Sparks for the photos she submitted. They were all great.
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ENCORE bus trip to SHIPSHEWANA PART 2. Once again... Lorilee Adams, Pamela Leonard and Anu Colon, who were on the tr...
06/07/2026

ENCORE bus trip to SHIPSHEWANA PART 2.
Once again... Lorilee Adams, Pamela Leonard and Anu Colon, who were on the trip, took these photos and e-mailed them to me for posting. I cannot thank you enough!

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