1. THE ANCHOR LINE
May 2010
Hope Lutheran Church
and
Angels of Hope Preschool
700 S. Superior St. De Pere, WI 54115 ~ (920) 336-9843
On the web: www.hopedepere.org ~ e-mail: HopeDepere@yahoo.com
Matthew Christians, pastor Gail Thiel, preschool director
office: 336-9843, home: 336-9582 office 336-9843
emergency cell: 615-5136 e-mail: angelsofhopepreschool@yahoo.com
e-mail: matthewchristians@gmail.com
Our Vision at Hope: that we would be a growing, vibrant, praying, caring
congregation– boldly reaching out with Jesus Christ in word and deed.
A Word from your Pastor—
May the fullness of the Word Made Flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord, dwell in you richly!
G race, mercy, and peace from God the
Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
subtract anything from the written Word of God
(Joshua 23:6; Deut. 4:2). Scripture alone is the sole
rule and norm by which all doctrine and practice
From time to time, I write about the
must be judged. Scripture is the written Word of
doctrine and teachings of other denominations.
God; it is breathed out (verbally inspired) by God
Since I'm writing from a Lutheran perspective, at
Himself. It is useful for teaching, for reproof, for
times I have been critical of the official teachings
correction, and for training in righteousness (2
of other denominations. I'd like to take a moment
Tim. 3:16).
this month to make something clear. When I write
about the teachings of another church body, I am Furthermore, as Lutherans we unashamedly
not making any judgment whatsoever about the confess and hold to the Lutheran Confessions (the
people in the pews of that church. If, for example, Book of Concord of 1580) because they are a true
I critique the Pentecostal Church for some aspect exposition of Holy Scripture. Lutheran pastors
of their teaching, that does NOT mean that I vow to conform their teaching, their preaching,
writing about (or condemning) Pentecostals.... and their practice to this Confession without
reservation. In other words, they vow to make this
What do I mean by that? Well, to start out
confession their own.
with, it may be helpful to briefly mention the
foundation of the Lutheran faith. As Lutherans, we Now it is important to note that the
believe that no one is permitted to add anything or Lutheran Confessions repeatedly reject false

2. teaching and identify various teachings by name. unaware of what their denomination officially
This is necessary, for in order to say "I believe teaches; we should never assume that just because
this," one must also say "I reject that which is a denomination believes something that every
contrary to this." This confidence, however, does person in the pew believes the same thing.
not arise out of arrogance, but on the promise that
The second reason is that even within a
God, in His Word, does not lie.
heterodox church body there may be pastors,
The reality is that —as unfortunate as it teachers, and Christians who hold the true teaching
may be— God's Church on earth is divided into of Scripture and decide to remain within to
many "denominations." Some see these continue to proclaim God's Truth in the midst of
denominations as different flavors, such as one falsehood. This is a certainly difficult task. We
might find in a custard shop. This is not the case. should especially pray for such people that their
There are but two kinds of Churches— orthodox voice may be heard and that the Holy Spirit would
Church bodies, which teach according to lead those in error to see the Light of God's Word,
Scripture; and heterodox Church bodies which repent of their errors, and preach, teach, and
teach that which is contrary to Scripture. believe according to God's Word.
Furthermore, Scripture is clear that false So, what should we do as Lutherans, who
teaching and false doctrine, not only should, but have confidence in the truth of our beliefs, when
must be corrected and renounced. Part and parcel we have friends, family, and loved ones in
of walking the straight and narrow way which churches that teach falsely? First and foremost, we
God's Word lays out involves pointing out false should never ever EVER stop loving them!
teaching where it occurs (Rom. 16:17, Gal. 1:8-9, Second, because we love them, we should
2 Tim. 3:16, 4:2) Again, this is not done out of diligently pray for them. Third, we should point
arrogance but out of love for one's neighbor— for them to the clear Word of God and gently and
false teaching is dangerous; it leads people astray. patiently —with love— shine the light of God's
Word on those teachings with which we disagree.
Unfortunately, this can be problematic if
Finally, since we do stand on the confidence of
done indelicately. It is extraordinarily easy to
God's Word, we should never waiver or give in to
conclude that making such a judgement about a
false teaching ourselves.
church body is equivalent to making a judgment
about a member of that church body. This should This is a tough list. It is not easy to stand up
never ever happen. Why? against falsehood, but we must. Not because we
want to vindicate ourselves, but because of the fact
First and foremost, because God speaks
that we love our neighbors.
through His Word, which will not return to Him
empty (Isaiah 55:10). Many people in heterodox Yours, humbly, in Jesus' name,
churches have saving faith in the face of and in the Pastor Matt
midst of false teaching. C.F.W. Walther, the
.
LCMS's first president, expressed it this way:
"Hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so
The Word of God is not rightly divided when a that [you] may be able to give instruction in
person's salvation is made to depend on his sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who
association with the visible orthodox Church contradict it." (Titus 1:9)
and when salvation is denied to every person
who errs in any article of faith.
The truth is that many good Christians are

3. The Catechism Corner Patristic Quote of the Month
The First Article: Creation "This is the reason infants
I believe in God, the are baptized, not only that
Father Almighty, Maker of they may enjoy the good of
heaven and earth. the kingdom of Christ, but
What does this mean? also that they may be
delivered from the evil of
I believe that God has
the kingdom of death. And this cannot be done
made me and all creatures;
except through Him who in His flesh
that He has given me my
condemned sin, which He did not experience in
body and soul, eyes, ears,
His birth and crucified in His death; that in our
and all my members, my reason and all my
flesh there might be justification through
senses, and still takes care of them. He also gives
grace."
me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and
home, wife and children, land, animals, and all I — Augustine (AXD 354–430)
have. He richly and daily provides me with all that Bishop of Hippo
I need to support this body and life. He defends (submitted to "The Anchor Line" by Pastor Matt)
me against all danger and guards and protects me
from all evil. All this He does only out of fatherly,
divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or Old Lutheran Quote of the
worthiness in me. For all this it is my duty to Month
thank and praise, serve and obey Him. This is
most certainly true. "Therefore when your trials
(submitted to "The Anchor Line" by Pastor Matt) come, you must not
immediately think how you
are to be delivered out of
them. God will help you in
Life Quote due time. Only wait. It is only for a little
while, he will not delay long."
"The reality of problematic
— Martin Luther (AXD 1483–1546)
marriages, however, does not
Lutheran theologian & professor
abdicate the essence of what
marriage is. Jesus makes this (submitted to "The Anchor Line" by Pastor Matt)
clear. 'But at the beginning of
creation God made them male New Lutheran Quote of the
and female. For this reason a
man will leave his father and mother and be Month
united to his wife, and the two will become
"They will never perish.
one flesh. So they are no longer two but one'
(Mark 10:6-8). What God intended marriage to Nothing can grab them out
be in the beginning, He still intends marriage of His hand. The Lord [Jesus]
to be." has given His life so they will
be able to live. He gave it
— Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb
freely of His own will. His death was not a
Executive Director, Lutherans For Life
tragedy, not a victory for violence and
(submitted to "The Anchor Line" by Pastor Matt)
injustice. He had the strength to overpower

4. His enemies, but He chose to give His life for May 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acts 1:1–11
them instead." Ephesians 1:15–23
— Bo Giertz (AXD 1905–1998) Luke 24:44–53
Swedish Confessional Lutheran Bishop May 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acts 1:12–26
(submitted to "The Anchor Line" by Pastor Matt) Revelation 22:1–20
John 17:20–26
May 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Genesis 11:1–9
All-Congregation Bible Study Acts 2:1–21
John 14:23–31
Originally scheduled to start the last week of
April, the start date has been pushed back one May 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31
week due to Pastor Matt being out of town for Acts 2:14a, 22–36
a seminar. John 8:48–59
Starting the week of May 2nd, it will be offered at (submitted to "The Anchor Line" by Pastor Matt)
three different times each week:
• Sunday mornings, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Confirmation News
• Sunday evenings, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Confirmation Sunday at Hope Lutheran Church
• Tuesday evenings, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. will be May 2nd, at the 10:30 service.
Some questions upon which we will train the lens Confirmed this year, by the grace of God, are
of God's word: What is worship? What is the three exceptional young men:
theological rationale for what happens in the
services of the church and how is that doctrine # Tony
put into practice? What are the implications for # Jakob
the individual parish and for Hope?
# Denzel
Hopefully, this will feature a lively and
considerate discussion as we study this very # Ethan
important issue and as the Holy Spirit uses God's
Word to enlighten all of us.
(submitted to "The Anchor Line" by Pastor Matt)
Every Sunday Sermon Prep
Preparation
To help you prepare for
worship, here are the weekly
readings for Divine Services
in May:
(submitted to "The Anchor Line" by Pastor Matt)
May 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acts 11:1–18
Revelation 21:1–7
John 13:31–35

5. < Keep it simple. The Lord's Prayer and Luther's
Praying as a Family Morning or Evening prayer would be a great
place to start. We've done that for years in
I thought this article from Pastor Peperkorn of
our family, especially while our children are
Messiah Lutheran Church (Kenosha, WI) was so
young. But by making that a part of our life as
good I just had to share it with you.
a family, it has slowly been ingrained into us
— Pastor Matt
and our children.
Prayer isn't something that just comes < Teach the words. Children learn how to speak
naturally. Prayer must be taught. Our Lord from their parents. They learn how to pray
Himself demonstrates this when He teaches the from their parents, too. Give them the
disciples how to pray. He says,"Pray then like this: language of faith. Be deliberate about it. By
"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…" being deliberate about it, you are telling your
(Matthew 6:9 ESV) We know that God both hears children that this is important, and that it is
and answers our prayers. We know that it is a worth learning and doing. Start with the
great benefit and blessing. But thanks to our old Lord's Prayer, and then work your way out to
sinful flesh, we pass on our desire to hide from other prayers.
God and refuse to talk to Him. Our children learn
< Give yourself the context to succeed. You
not to pray from us.
know your own family. When are they going
Praying as a family can be almost as hard to be the most likely to actually hear and pay
as praying alone or praying in your marriage. In attention? Nine o'clock at night? Right after
some respects, it is even harder. How do you find supper? Right after breakfast. Each family is
the time? What if I don't want to pray? What if different. I would encourage you to think
the kids are acting up or there's a game on that I about what is prime time for your family, and
want to watch? The reasons not to pray seem to then figure out how to work prayer into that
go on and on. prime time. If your children are tired, crabby
The great thing about the Christian faith, and just want to either go to bed or fight with
though, is that it is never too late. Each day each other, that may not be the best time to
begins anew. Things can and do change. They can work on praying.
get better. How important is that to remember,
as we bask in the glow of the resurrection! < Don't despair! It is very easy to get
discouraged with children. It's work. But it is
So then, let's get to it. Here are a few
totally worth it.
simple steps to help make prayer a part of your
common life together as a Christian family: This is a gift you can give to them that will
literally last forever. Pray for patience for yourself
< Do it. Nike got it right. You don't debate
and your spouse. Pray for your children, that they
whether to brush your teeth or eat breakfast
learn how to receive God's Word and speak back
in the morning. Christians pray. It's that
to Him what He has given to them.
simple. Think through how to make this a
habit . It typically takes about six weeks to The blessings will flow from this. Believe
establish a habit. Give yourselves that six me. I hope you're ready!
weeks. Make reminders. Put a note on the + God be with you +
steering wheel or on the fridge (or on the Pastor Peperkorn
remote control!). Make a commitment that [From the April 2010 Messiah's Messenger]
as a family, we are going to pray together (submitted to "The Anchor Line" by Pastor Matt)
once a day (plus meals, which we will cover
next month).

6. Pentecost also reminds us of the new birth of
Stewardship Minute faith in us through the marvelous, yet mysterious,
working of the Holy Spirit. For most of us that
In the month of May in started with our baptisms. That new life continues
many parts of our country as the Holy Spirit works through His Word and the
the fields, gardens and sacrament of Holy Communion to strengthen and
orchards are green and equip us to be effective stewards. As God's
growing, giving us the stewards we have the promise that the Holy Spirit
promise that seedtime and empowers us to do what we otherwise could not
harvest will again prevail do.
and with God's blessing the The seventh Biblical Stewardship Principle states
earth will yield its increase that "God's stewards are served and serving."
and provide food for all God's creatures. This means that "God's stewards recognize that
According to God's design the sun will warm the their stewardship involves a Gospel-powered
fertile soil, the rains will cause the seeds to sprout style of life which is demonstrated in
and grow into healthy, productive plants, vines, servanthood within all the arenas of life." By the
trees and bushes. Last month's newsletter article grace of God we are reminded that we are to
had the title of "April Showers Bring May serve our Lord with personal acts of compassion
Flowers." We are now seeing evidence that this and service as well as financial gifts. Some people
old say is true. seem inclined to think that stewardship is just
In May we will also be celebrating two special about money. Yes, it is about money and how we
church year events: Ascension Day on May 14 and manage it, but that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Pentecost on May 23. These two very important Stewardship involves our wise management and
events help to encourage and empower us as use of all of life and life's resources for God's
God's stewards. On Ascension Day, our Lord purposes.
returned to the right hand of the Father, not to What a blessing and
escape from the world, but rather to serve as our encouragement it is to
Advocate to the Father. It is so encouraging for us know and believe that
to know that Jesus is at the right hand of the Christ died for us, rose
Father pleading for the forgiveness of our sins again from the dead,
which results in fresh starts for us as God's ascended into heaven as
stewards. At the price of His own life, Jesus the divine conqueror of sin,
earned for us the forgiveness of sins, life and death and the devil and
salvation. His resurrection is proof positive that now sends the Holy Spirit to
the Father accepted His suffering and death on be the Lord and Giver of
the cross as the perfect and complete sacrifice life. May the Holy Spirit enable us to use our time,
and His ascension provides proof positive that talents, relationships, treasure and all the other
just as He came from heaven to be our Savior so special gifts and blessings in a way that honors
He returned to heaven to rule all things for the God and blesses our neighbors.
sake of His church – that is, the sake of us – His
stewards.
Pentecost reminds us of when the Holy Spirit
descended upon the first apostles and
empowered them to be renewed servants of
Jesus and became bold and effective witnesses of
the Good News of salvation in Christ Jesus.

7. SUNDAY COFFEE:
Financial Figures
5/2 Senior Hopefuls
2010 average per week: $3235.37
5/9 Shirley
2010 budget per week: $3765.00
Difference: ($529.63) 5/16 Nancy
2010 20/20: $3209.03 5/23 Helen
March 2010 total: $14,102.61 5/30 Available
March 20/20 total: $315.00 ACOLYTES:
Sun, 8am Sun, 10:30am Wed, 7pm
5/2 Available Kaitlin Nikki
Those Who Serve in May
5/9 Nikki Kaitlin Denzel
FLOWERS: 5/16 Available Katlin Ethan
5/2 Confirmation 5/23 Jakob Nikki Available
5/9 Dave and Bonny – anniversary 5/30 Jakob ***** Nikki
5/16 Available
5/23 Vern and Elvera – 58th anniversary
Thank You
5/30 Available
Thank you to those who helped out in April:
USHERS:
Ushers: Darryll, Dave and Julie, Troy, David and
All dates available Mary, Paul, Joe, Bruce, Paul and Nancy.
READERS: Altar Aides: Carol, Elvera, Louann, Jean, Shirley
Greeters: Jean
All dates available Coffee: Senior Hopefuls, Helen, Shirley
GREETERS: Readers: Jenn and Denzel
All dates available
ALTAR AIDES: www.goodsearch.com
Sunday Wednesday
Search the Web and earn 1cent for
5/2 Carol Louann each search. Designate HOPE
5/9 Renee Louann LUTHERAN CHURCH DE PERE as the
cause you support. Click to
5/16 Jody Available GOODSHOP for your online shopping.
Proceeds benefit Angles of Hope Preschool.
5/23 Elvera Available
Participating stores are listed on the Website and
5/30 Available Available you can still use other coupon codes.

8. Spring Bible Sale Church Council Mini-Minutes
Concordia Publishing House is again offering April 12, 2010
reduced prices on many styles of Bibles. A signup
Pastor Matt will be attending a program called
sheet is on the bulletin board. If you are
Doxology; cost of the program is funded through
interested in purchasing, your order and check
a grant and district funding. The course meets in
must be given to Judy by Wednesday, May 26.
April and again in June.
The free shipping and discounts end on May 31
(which is Memorial Day and I'd prefer to have the "Theology of Worship" classes will begin in May.
option of calling in the order in case the Web Confirmands will be having private examinations.
ordering has difficulties).
Evangelism coordinated the New Member potluck
and is working on a new member handbook and
revamping the new member board. A new
Words from the Chairman chairperson is being sought.
Welfare – continuing work on a business card that
Thank you Kim & Alice for the
would identify the carrier as a member of Hope
special Palm Sunday program. As I
and/or would be something that could be given to
said aloud when I walked through
others as a contact number.
the setup before first service,
"Wow." There was a lot put into Dennis asked to rescind his resignation as elder;
this program. It was well thought Council voted to accept this request. Ben was
out and put together. The cast of appointed to complete the term of Bruce who has
volunteers, both adult and youth, also resigned. A new head elder will be
worked great. The program was enjoyed by all: designated by the elders at their next regular
Sunday School and adults alike. meeting. A new trustee will be appointed at the
May Council meeting to complete Ben's trustee
Elder positions update – Dennis requested his
term.
resignation as elder by rescinded. This was
approved by the Church Council, therefore, Other items are covered in other articles in this
Dennis was reinstated. The other vacant elder newsletter.
position has been filled by Ben, as appointed by
the Church Council. Ben's appointment leaves a
vacancy in a trustee position. Anyone interested – Next Council Meeting –
in serving Hope as a trustee for the remaining 20
months of Ben's term should contact any member
Monday, May 10 at 6pm
of the Church Council.
– Voters' Assembly –
We have the next regularly scheduled quarterly
Voters' Assembly on Monday, May 10 at 7pm. Monday, May 10 at 7pm
The agenda for the meeting is not yet fully set,
but will be posted soon.
Come to the Voters' Assembly if you want to
share your thoughts and/or vote on any issues.
David
Chairman

9. < Imperial Margarine – 1 pound packages
Celebrate De Pere (12 packages)
Celebrate De Pere is 20 years old! < Plastic Forks (200 – combination of any
size packages)
Hope Lutheran Church has manned a food booth
at Celebrate De Pere for many years and 2010 is < Mayonnaise Packets (50-100)
no exception. This year's festival will be held May
A door offering will be taken on Sunday, May 16
29-31. The grounds are open on Saturday from
to help us with our other expenses. Your time,
1:00pm to 11:00pm, on Sunday from 12:30pm to
talent and treasures are all appreciated to make
11:00pm and on Monday from Noon until
this a total congregation effort for outreach in De
4:00pm. We will need volunteers for all of these
Pere. Although this event is a fundraiser, its main
hours as well as set up on Friday afternoon and
purpose is as an outreach tool to let everyone
set up and clean up each day.
know...there is HOPE in De Pere.
Volunteer sign up sheets
can be found on the
bulletin board. You are
asked, if you are able, to
Walking with Jesus
please sign up for at least
Thank you for giving to the Lord:
one shift. If you are only
able to work a partial shift, "Let the children come to me; do not hinder them
simply note that near your as, for to such belongs the kingdom of God." Mark
name. No special skills are needed but during 10.14
each shift we will need someone who can run the
As the school year is coming
grill and some strong ice cream scoopers. All
to a close, we want to take
volunteers receive a free admission pass to the
time to thank the many
park for the day(s) they work...come early or sty
people that gave their time,
late to enjoy everything that Celebrate De Pere
energy and talents to share
has to offer.
the message of Jesus' love
We are also asking this year for donations of with the children, young
items that are used at the booth during this time. people and congregational members.
We have already received a generous donation of
Thank you to all of our teaching staff. Our last day
napkins and paper towels. The items we are
of Sunday School for Hope Lutheran is Sunday,
requesting from YOU include:
May 23. We would also like to recognize all our
< Ketchup (24 bottles) staff at the church services on this day.
< Mustard (6 bottles) Our staff includes:
< BBQ Sauce (6 bottles) < Nursery – Farran, Angelle and Lynn
< Ranch Dressing/Dipping Sauce (4 bottles) < Kindergarten – Bonny and Rhonda
< Honey Mustard Sauce (6 bottles) < 1st / 2nd Grade (yellow) – Nancy and Brenda
< Beef Broth – 32 oz packages (5 cartons) < 1st / 2nd Grade (blue) – Amanda and Ellie
< Kraft American Cheese Slices – 24 slice < 3rd / 4th Grade – Jenn and Brian
packages (13 packages)
< 5th / 6th Grade – Bette and Shelly
< 7th / 8th Grade – Scott

10. < Piano – Helen End of Sunday School Year:
< Substitutes – Elaine, Mary, Sandy, Lynn Our Sunday School year will
and Laura end on Sunday May 23. All of
our classes will enjoy ending
< Attendance – Michelle
the year in their classes. As a
< High School – Beth final send off to the year, the
Sunday School will have
< Co-Superintendents – Alice and Kim
special visitors on May 16.
< Adult Bible Study – Pastor Matt Camp Luther counselors will be here for a sing
along on a devotion message for all of our Sunday
Vacation Bible School – All Hands on Deck:
School at 9:15am. All are invited to the sanctuary
Would you like to use your talents and join in the to join in to thank the Lord with some favorite
fun by volunteering with VBS? Come share Jesus' Christian friends from Camp Luther.
love and join us August 1-5 from 6:00 to 8:30pm
A Special Invite to All of Our Sunday School
or if you would like to help with preparations in
Teachers:
advance we would love it. Contact Kim.
Our staff will end the year with a breakfast
High Seas Expedition:
together at 11:45am. Come join us at the Village
Exploring the mighty love Grille which is located at 801 Hoffman Rd. (phone:
of God as we set sail with 336-9901) as we share in a meal together and
Jesus! Vacation Bible enjoy memories of sharing the message with our
School registration is youth and children. Please RSVP to Alice and Kim
happening now!!! Come if you will be joining us.
join us on our adventure.
The love of Jesus and the
gift of God's Word! New
friends! Amazing crafts!
Youth News
Wild games! Lip-smacking snacks! Swashbuckling
"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean
Bible adventures! Incredible music!
not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3.5
Dates: August 1 through the 5 from 6:00 to
That verse contains few
8:30pm here at Hope Lutheran Church.
words and yet such a big
Registration form can be found in the narthex or
thought. In the past year
online at www.hopedepere.org/VBS for children
there have been several
ages 3 to 5th grade. Invite a friend, a grandchild or
moments where my own
a neighbor!
understanding of situations
VBS this year has a high seas adventure theme. If in my life have caused me
you have any nautical type items or see any of to wonder...what is God
the sort at Christian Outreach check with Kim, doing? Trusting in the Lord
Alice or Beth as they may love to incorporate it may at times seem like the
into our VBS. Thank you. easy part but it is the "leaning not on our own
understanding" that quite often gives me a
challenge. So many of the "big" decisions in my
life have been based on what I felt God was
leading me to. In high school when I was deciding
what I wanted to do with my life God was clear in
the path He had for me. It was a path that was

11. completely the opposite of the path my parents remained faithful to His Heavenly Father. What a
would have chosen for me. Being raised by a great example of love and devotion and a clear
father who was a example of what it means to trust Jesus.
Lutheran and a mom
Take some time today to think about what areas
who was unabashedly
of your life you are struggling to surrender to
Catholic it was a
God. What parts of your life are you holding on to
challenge to tell my
and not letting God take control of? I think if you
parents that I had
look close enough you will find it is those
decided to go into
struggles that cause your heart ache, worry, even
church work. The
grief. If is a hard lesson, but the reality is when we
biggest reason is
let God be in control of our lives whether the
because it caused conflict. When I chose to go to
situation seems good or bad – there is a sense of
the Lutheran college and purse the Director of
peace that can be found and an undeniable joy
Christian Education program and Lutheran
that can be felt. So my prayer for each of you this
Education it caused problems within my family. It
morning is simple – "let go and let God" and feel
seemed like a decision that made no logical sense
the joy of knowing Jesus as your Savior.
as it created a 'rift' in our family. Had I leaned on
"my own understanding" I would most likely be God's blessings on a wonderful spring!
living in New York doing something I don't really
Beth
enjoy just to make my family "pleased" with me.
God got a hold of my heart and equipped me with Rummage Sale Set Up:
the tools He knew I needed to serve Him the way
We will be setting up the tables
HE wanted me to.
for our youth garage on
Sometimes trusting in the Lord with all our heart Thursday, May 6 from 4:00 to
is not easy. Sometimes with our own rationale it 6:00pm. Set up will continue
may not even make sense to us. As Christians, with pricing items on Friday, May 7 from 4:00
God does not promise that every path we take until finished.
will be easy. In fact, He even says it may be hard.
The Annual Youth Rummage Sale!
The reality is that God does not give us more than
we can handle. He does not send us down a path Saturday, May 8th held at the Cheslock's from
He chose for us without taking our hand and 8:00am until noon. Yes it is time to do that spring
guiding us through it. No, the reality is He is cleaning. As you do your cleaning please don't
always there. We have the challenge of "not forget the youth! We are looking for donations.
leaning on our own understanding." It sounds All proceeds will go to the youth for the National
easy when we say it to someone else yet so often Youth Gathering coming this summer. Your
we ourselves forget that God is in control. He donations help send a youth to New Orleans and
knows what is best and yet we wrestle Him for provide wonderful faith building and remember
the steering wheel. What is the key to to come and find some new treasures – stop by
contentment with our lives? Well, the key is and say hello.
letting God be in the driver's seat. I will be the
Easter Breakfast:
first to admit that is easier said than done.
However, when I think about all that Jesus did for Special thanks to Jen for the sweet treats! Thank
me and how hard His path was that God sent Him you to Judy who is always there for us for the
on it makes the mountains in my life seem small. Easter servings. And our cooks deserve a round of
Jesus stayed on a course that was set for Him by applause – John and Scott. Thank you youth and
God and He knew the heartache and the pain He parents for all your help. We hope all that
would experience if He stayed on it and yet He attended enjoyed the fine breakfast.

12. L.Y.G. (Lutheran Youth Gathering) Group: Festival Brat Stand:
We will meet Wednesday, The youth will serve brats
April 28 at 6:30pm for an and hamburgers at the
"Activity Planning" meeting. Festival store brat stand in
This will help set up our West De Pere on Friday,
schedule and determine June 25. Come enjoy some
some of our final costs. We will also begin summer grilling!
working on our covenant. Medical forms should
Personal Note:
also be signed and brought along.
I would like to just extend a special thanks to all
We will meet Wednesday, May 19 at 7:30pm for a
who help out with the youth program and
"Spiritual Preparation" meeting as we continue
support it in various ways. Hope Lutheran Church
with Bible Study #2 to prepare for the Gathering.
is blessed to have an outstanding group of youth
Laser Tag: and I am thankful that I have the opportunity to
work with them! Please know that your support is
Calling all youth grades 5th to high school! Are you
greatly appreciated whether it be by supporting
ready to sharpen your aim? We will be traveling
the various fundraisers, helping out at events, or
to Badger Sports in Appleton for a game of laser
even just praying for our youth – all of it make a
tag. $11 will give us 30 minutes of tag which
difference and helps foster the faith of our young
includes about 5 games. We will meet at church
people! THANK YOU!
at 3:30pm. Check the youth board for sign up.
You are able to use money form the youth Beth
account if you designate this ahead of time with
Beth or Kim. Sign up before Sunday, May2.
Service Auction: Angels of Hope Preschool
Our Lutheran Youth Gathering Youth will be
We are very busy at Angels of
offering various services up for bid in the month
Hope. The children have been
of May. Check out our auction board and make a
working on mastery of a
bid. All funds will go to their youth account to
variety of kindergarten
help them travel to the Youth Gathering on July
readiness skills. We will finish
17-23.
our walk through the
Coming in June! alphabet this month and then
enjoy some of our favorite
Hope Youth and families are invited to join us on
preschool activities to finish
Friday, June 11 for a night of baseball with the
the year. The three year old
Timber Rattlers. Game is at 7:05pm and bleacher
class will be taking a field trip
seats are $6.50 if we have 20 people. Sign up on
to Alpaca Magic and the four year olds will visit
the youth bulletin board before May 30. The
the N.E.W. Zoo. These will be wonderful
night will include fireworks after the game; kids
opportunities to show the children first-hand the
each free to include a coupon for a free hot dog
beauty of our Lord's creation.
and soda; player poster give away and kids 12 and
under can run the bases after the game. Our preschool graduation will take place on
Wednesday, May 25th at 11:00am. Members of
Hope are invited to join us. We are looking for a
few people that may be willing to help with the
luncheon and clean-up following the ceremony. If

13. you would be willing to help, please contact Gail Ethan Derricks has been selected to play on this
Thiel or Kim Thompson. All-Star team in Madison on June 19th . Coach
Meerstein and Coach Zeitler are coaching the
As we come to the completion of our 5th year of
team. The tree of them need to raise a total of
ministry we would like to once again thank the
$1,500.00. Monies received from the Blazer
congregation for their prayers and financial
families will be pooled together.
support. This ministry has touched so many lives
with the love of Jesus. We thank you for that
opportunity.
In His Service,
Save This Stuff
Gail Thiel and Kim Thompson < General Mills Boxtops for Education and
Kemps and Morning Glory milkcaps which
go to Trinity Lutheran School. They are
worth $0.05 each.
When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier
than thou, I'm just a simple sinner who < Egg cartons go to Paul's Pantry.
received God's grace somehow! < Campbell Soup labels go to Bethesda
Home. Only the UPC code with the little
point square next to it are needed.
NEW Lutheran High School < Plastic and paper bags may be contributed
directly to Christian Outreach or to
Third Annual "A Tasteful Evening at the Hill": Bethesda Thrift Shop.
May 7, 2010 < Empty pill bottles (must be from
prescriptions, not over the counter
Please join us for a wonderful evening at Heritage
medications).
Hill to benefit NEW High School. Fine wines and
microbrewery beers will be available for < Food items for St. Anne's food pantry.
sampling, along with hors d' oeuvres and lots of
< Used postage stamps – leave ½ inch
fun! Tickets ($35/person or $60/couple) can be
around the stamp. There is a 3 drawer
purchased by calling NEW High School at 469-
container in the coatroom for these.
6810 or contact Judy Muniz at Hope.
< Computer ink cartridges. Eligible brands
Senior Citizens & Veteran Celebration &
are now HP, Dell, Lexmark, Brother, Epson,
Luncheon:
Samsung, Kodak, Sharp or Canon ink or
May 4, 2010 from 9:00am until 12:30pm toner cartridges. The highlighted brands
were not accepted in the program before,
NEW Lutheran High School welcomes guest
but are now. The recycling rebates are
speaker Sammy Lee Davis, a Vietnam War Medal
used to offset office expenses
of Honor recipient! Registration, refreshments
(paper/ink/envelopes, etc) in the church
and social hour is from 9:00-9:45am. Speaker
office. Put these in the middle drawer in
Sammy Lee Davis from 10:00-11:00am. Buffet
the coatroom.
Luncheon is from 11:00-12:30pm. RSVP please by
April 30 to (920) 469-6810 or email < Portals of Prayer. Please recycle your old
voskampk@newlhs.com. issues or pass on to others. The groups for
whom we had previously collected old
All-Star Basketball Game and the MACC Fund:
copies no longer use them.
June 19, 2010

14. Publication Information
Bulletin information is due
by Wednesdays at 8:00 pm.
Information for the June
newsletter will be due on
Monday, May 24. Please
put information in the
church secretary's mailbox.
Please sign any notes in case of questions.
Thanks.
Please remember to check your mailbox in the
coatroom each time you are at church. Your
name is above your box.