1. Volume 17, Issue 29 May 2011
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Others are reading your life story
David H. Hatch
Some folks read books as same is true if you are a husband your book is written, how shall
fast as a kid goes through a bag of or a wife, a friend or a neighbor, it read? With the Holy Spirit’s
M & Ms. Others chew on a few a co-worker, grandparent, aunt or lead, you decide. What do you
books like a dog enjoying some uncle. Others are reading your want it to say? Now, go live
favorite bones. book. What do they see? that way!
Somewhere, Teddy And more important than .
Roosevelt said, “I am a little bit of the conduct of life in your story
every book I ever read.” is the question, “Who is the main
We learn from books. character, yourself or the
Your life is like a living book, Savior?” Christ is our Redeemer
currently being written. And as as well as our life-model, our
you write it, others are reading it, Master Storyteller! We need to Continued on pg. 2
especially your loved ones. be reminded that His love at the
Parents, take note. Your cross and His rising mean a life In this issue:
children are a little bit of what of responsive and responsible
they read from your life! Maybe living.
they become a lot of what they Where is your story Official acts…………………….. Pg. 2
read from your life! From the pint going? Are you following or
-sized and the super-sized things feeling your way? Think about
you do, they are absorbing “how your words and movements A personal thank you……… Pg. 2
to live” from your story. before you act on them, before
Consider where you go, or you write them on the pages of
don’t go. If only mom takes the your life history. Five bean salad recipe…….. Pg. 3
kids to worship and dad stays Study the difference
home, what kind of a message is between virtues and vice and
that sending? If a person stays pick one, then live it, and your VBS registration……………… Pg. 4
out late partying, little readers see book shall be written one way
that. As you handle or the other. Learn the
disagreements, they are reading difference between following May calendar………………….. Pg. 5
your every action. Christ and following self-will.
Lead by example. Learn the difference between
The examples you worldly desire and inner Usher schedule……………….. Pg. 6
display on the pages contentment that comes in
of your life impact Christ.
your children When your story is Gym and jam.…………………. Pg. 6
profoundly. The complete and the last page of

2. P a g e 2 T h e V o i c e
OSLC official acts Continued from pg. 1
Weddings: St. Paul tells us In the film, “The Last
in Philippians 4:9, Samurai,” someone
“Those things, which asks how a lead
Megan Charles and Eric Rentmeester
ye have both learned, character died. The
United at Our Saviour on March 19, 2011 and received, and witness replies, “I will
heard, and seen in me, not tell you how he
Baptisms: do…” Saint Paul died, but how he lived.”
meant, as you read And likewise, go and
Breckin Robert Wyss from life-story, write live for Christ, and he
Born: January 18, 2011 the same in your own will bless every page of
life-story. your story.
Baptized: March 20, 2011
Son of Skip and Julie Wyss
Brady Allen Harris
Born: January 13, 2007
Baptized: March 27, 2011
Son of Luke and Jennifer Harris
A message from Pastor Greg’s parents
Servant Sunday to Dear Friends, yet, we feel His presence in
recognize OSLC We at the Hovland Jeff's recovery. It will be a
household are praising God long road, but we are
volunteers with potluck for our friends at Our assured of God's promise
Saviour Lutheran that all will be well for
We are celebrating all the Church! Thank you all for those who trust in Him. We
volunteers of Our Saviour. Do you the many prayers still will pray for renewed
usher, work the fish fries, help with concerning Jeff's recent health and patience during
the grounds upkeep, provide office heart surgery. How this experience. Our God is
help or serve on a board? You are all comforting it is to know so great! What would we do
volunteers and all very valuable to that so many prayers were without Him?
the mission here at Our Saviour. As a lifted up for our family Praise God from
token of appreciation to all the during this very trying whom all blessings
volunteers (servants) of the church, time. Our wonderful flow! Praise Him, all
we will be holding a potluck will be Heavenly Father heard creatures here below!
on Sunday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m. in those prayers and answered Praise Him above, all
the gym. There will be no 10:45 a.m. them with a successful heavenly hosts! Praise
service that day. Bring your best dish bypass for Jeff and He Father, Son and Holy
added the blessing of peace Ghost! Amen!
to serve with a smile to celebrate the
in our hearts.
gifts and time OSLC servants have
We felt the warmth Thank you!
provided. of His presence throughout With love in Jesus,
the hospital stay and even Jeff and Faye Hovland

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Vacation Bible school is just around the corner!
Add this year’s Our Saviour volunteers. Camp areas! If you work and
vacation Bible school to your Luther will, again, lead our cannot volunteer during our
calendar today and check out children in second through scheduled hours, you can help
the registration form on the fifth grades. Prekindergarten by providing some of the
next page. We invite you to children must be at least snacks and supplies for
join us Monday, June 27 three years of age by crafts or games. Watch the
through Thursday, June 30 September 1, 2010 and must weekly announcement sheets
from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 be potty-trained. for details.
p.m. Currently VBS is in If you have any
Prekindergarten, need of volunteers. Middle questions, please call Donna
kindergarten and first grade school and older students Biebel at 468-5547.
students will use the (including college age) and
“PandaMania” theme led by adults are needed for many
Salad ingredients:
 Kosher salt
 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and halved
 3/4 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed and halved
 One 14-ounce can dark-red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
 One 14-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
 One 14-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
 1 bunch scallions, white and light-green parts, thinly sliced
 1 red (or orange or yellow) bell pepper, diced Five bean picnic salad
 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish
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 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano leaves (optional)
 1 recipe of champagne vinaigrette (listed below)
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Vinaigrette prep: Whisk together the garlic,
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly
- 2 tablespoons honey whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is
- 2 or 3 dashes hot sauce emulsified. Alternatively, you can combine all
- 1/2 teaspoon salt the ingredients in a blender or a food
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper processor and puré until smooth.
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
 Freshly ground black pepper
 Hot sauce
Salad prep:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous sprinkling of salt and the fresh beans, and
cook until the beans are just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain the beans in a colander, and shock in ice
water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
Place the fresh and canned beans, scallions, bell pepper, parsley, marjoram, and Champagne
Vinaigrette in a large bowl, and toss to combine. Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and hot
sauce.

4. Our Saviour Lutheran
VBS Registration Form
Mon. June 27 – Thurs. June 30, 2011 There is a registration fee of $10 per child or $20 per family.
9:00am–12:00pm Please return registration forms to the office by Sunday, May 29!
(Current PK-grade 5) (One form per family, please) (Three year olds must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2010 and be toilet trained.)
Parent / Adult Information:
Name(s):_________________________________________________ 1.) Name: _______________________________________________
Grade completed: ________ Birth date: ___________ Age: ________
Address:_________________________________________________
Any Food Allergies or other Medical problems: _________________
________________________________________________________
Home Phone:__________________ Alt. Phone:_________________
2.) Name: _______________________________________________
E-mail address:____________________________________________ Grade completed: ________ Birth date: ___________ Age :_______
Any Food Allergies or other Medical problems: _________________
Church Membership at:_____________________________________
________________________________________________________
Volunteers are always appreciated!
If interested in volunteering or if you have any questions,
please contact Donna Biebel at 468-5547 3.) Name: _______________________________________________
Emergency Information: Please list emergency information for the
child(ren) in the event that you are not available. Grade completed: ________ Birth date: ___________ Age:________
Any Food Allergies or other Medical problems:__________________
Emergency Contact Person:__________________________________ ________________________________________________________
Relationship to Child(ren):___________________________________ 4.) Name: ________________________________________________
Grade completed: _________ Birth date: ___________ Age:_______
Home Phone:_____________________ Alt. Phone:_______________
Any Food Allergies or other Medical problems: __________________
Family Doctor:___________________ Phone:___________________
_________________________________________________________

5. May 2011
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Gideons 2 3
7:45a Trad worship 5:30p Youth board 7a Bible study
4 5 6 7
9:15a Praise worship (2nd/3rd 3p Youth night 9a Staff meeting 11:30a Ladies
7p Sweet Monday 9a Bible study
grade gifts) 7p Elders meeting 7p Choir 6p Confirmation (last 12:15p Brown bag luncheon
9:15a Bible study night for Level I) worship
9:30a Sunday school 6p Praise band 7p Trad worship 7p Youth movie
10:30a SS teachers 7p P&F meeting night: “Despicable
10:30a Bible study
Me”
10:45a Trad worship w/Adult
confirmation
6:30p Open gym basketball
8 Communion 9 10 11 12 13 14
Mite box Sunday 7p Church council 7a Bible study 3p Youth night 9a Staff meeting 5p Fish fry 2p Blatchford/Elmer
Mother’s Day 9a Bible study 6p Confirmation 12:15p Brown bag 6p Blatchford/Elmer wedding
7:45a Trad worship 6:30p Cub scouts (Level II only) worship wedding rehearsal
9:15a Praise worship 7p Choir 6p Praise band 5p Fish fry prep
9:15a Bible study
7:30p Evangelism 7p Worship service
9:30a Sunday school
10:30a Bible study
10:45a Trad worship w/Holy
Baptism No preschool Preschool – Weidner
6:30p Open gym basketball Field Trip
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
7:45a Trad worship 7p Board of 7a Bible study 3p Youth night 9a Staff meeting 3p Kids rummage 8a Kids rummage
9:15a Praise worship education 9a Bible study 6p Confirmation 12:15p Brown bag sale set-up Sale (until 12p)
9:15a Bible study 7p Choir (Level II only) worship
9:30a Sunday school 6p Praise band 7p Worship service
10:30a Servant recognition
potluck Last day of T/Th Last day of M/W/F
6:30p Open gym basketball preschool preschool
22 Cinnamon rolls 23 24 25 26 27 28
7:45a Trad worship 6:30p Trinity school 7a Bible study 3p Youth night 9a Staff meeting 11:30a Trinity early
9:15a Praise worship board 9a Bible study 6p Confirmation 12:15p Brown bag release/Last day of
9:15a Bible study 7p Fellowship 6:30p Cub scouts (Level II only; last worship school
9:30a Last day of SS
10:30a Ice cream social, gym
7p Stewardship 7p Choir banquet class) 7p Worship service
10:30a Bible study 6p Praise band Michelle on
10:45a Trad worship vacation (NO Scrip
6:30p Open gym basketball Sales)
29 30 31 Youth Bible study will continue on Sunday evenings through the month of
7:45a Trad worship MEMORIAL DAY 7a Bible study May. Beginning in June they will be on the second and third Wednesdays
9:15a Praise worship OSLC office closed 9a Bible study
of the summer months. Watch the calendar and Facebook for more
10:45a Trad worship
6:30p Open basketball details!

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June 2011 Usher Schedule
Day: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team:
Thu. 02-Jun 7:00 pm B. Clayton Anthony Clayton; †UN; †UN
Sun. 05-Jun 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 05-Jun 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Elyssa Ammerman; Kathy Ammerman
Sun. 05-Jun 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Thu. 09-Jun 7:00 pm HC C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 12-Jun 7:45 am HC A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 12-Jun 9:15 am HC D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 12-Jun 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu. 16-Jun 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 19-Jun 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 19-Jun 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 19-Jun 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 23-Jun 7:00 pm HC B. Clayton Anthony Clayton; †UN; †UN
Sun. 26-Jun 7:45 am HC M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 26-Jun 9:15 am HC D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 26-Jun 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Thu. 30-Jun 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
† UN -Usher Needed: If you'd like to volunteer as an usher please contact the lead usher
of the group you'd like to join. Or contact Rich Spangenberg at (920) 983-9821 or
e-mail spangenr@uwgb.edu
Attention all middle school students!
Little John the Baptist
Christ of the Bay has invited you to a "Therefore, and ran back to the
gym and jam! whoever humbles open window to see
Where? N.E.W. Lutheran High School himself like this child is Johnny baptizing the
When? May 14th from 5:30-9:00 p.m. (or the greatest in the cat in a tub of water.
come at 5:00 to go through the calculus kingdom of heaven. She called out,
cardboard maze) And who ever "Johnny, stop that! The
Cost? $5/person (add $1 if you are going welcomes a little child cat is afraid of water!"
through the maze) like this in my name Johnny looked
Who’s invited? Middle school youth welcomes me. " up at her and said, "He
only (grades 6—8) Matt. 18:4-5 should have thought
5:00pm—Cardboard maze Johnny's mother about that before he
5:30pm—Dodgeball game looked out the window joined my church."
Pizza, snacks, fruit along with sodas, and noticed him Knowing
water, punch afterwards. "playing church" with scripture can save your
Followed by a devotional jam session. their cat. life - in more ways than
He had the cat one!
Please register and fill out a release form sitting quietly and he
with your church youth leader if you plan on was preaching to it. She
attending. You can pay at the door. If you smiled and went about
are a musician and would like to play in the her work. A while later
band, please let your youth leader know.
she heard loud
meowing and hissing

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Our Saviour
Lutheran Church Senior Pastor– David H. Hatch
(920) 465-8118
Lutheran Church dave@oslc-gb.org
Missouri Synod Associate Pastor– Greg Hovland
120 S. Henry Street (920) 544-3614
Green Bay, WI 54302 greg@oslc-gb.org
(920) 468-4065
Church Office – Michelle Burhite
http://www.oslc-gb.org
(920) 468-4065
Vol. 17 No. 29, May 2011 The Voice (permit No. 59) is published monthly
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publication may be reproduced without permission.
Preschool Director – Christina Scholz
Edited and designed by Avra J. Juhnke.
Please feel free to contact me with constructive suggestions (920) 468-3596
and comments at ajjoslc@yahoo.com.
Thanks to those who have already commented!
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May calendar highlights:
May 7: Ladies luncheon
May 8: Mother’s Day
May 13: Last fish fry (until September)
May 15: Servant Sunday; all member/volunteer potluck celebration
May 21: Kid’s only rummage sale
Looking ahead into June:
June 5: Senior day at all services – recognition of graduating seniors
June 27-30: Vacation Bible school from 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.