Apr2012

APRIL 2012 VOLUME I, ISSUE 4

The Voice Online
OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH—GREEN BAY

Prayer is stronger than steel
Pastor Dave Hatch

Your cell phone is Now see why they say, Christians were the cause of
constantly communicating “If you have communications, his victory in battle
with the cell towers nearest you have everything.” .
you whether you are talking, You have an onboard “The Emperor Cæsar
texting or its just in your communication device that Marcus Aurelius
pocket. If you are lost and needs no batteries and is in A n t o n i n u s ,
your phone is on, you can be constant communication with G e r m a n i c u s ,
located, while in the range of headquarters. That device is Parthicus, Sarmaticus,
one or more towers. You prayer. Are you using it daily, to the people of Rome,
have instant access to help, or just keeping it for and to the sacred
and those who need it have emergency backup? Senate greeting: I
instant access to you. It’s a Here is a very stirring explained to you my
lot of technology in a little account of the power of grand design, and what
device. As they say, “If you Christians at prayer. The advantages I gained on
have communications, you author is the famous Roman the confines of
have everything.” emperor, Marcus Aurelius Germany, with much
Imagine a platoon in a who came to power in Rome labour and suffering, in
jungle war zone. An enemy in 160AD. The early Christian consequence of the
sniper has one bullet. Who church was being circumstance that I
should he take out…the persecuted. But in a was surrounded by the
platoon leader, or maybe hazardous military setting, enemy; I myself being
someone else in the group? when the Roman “platoon shut up in Carnuntum
Initial logic says the leader. leader” was in a bad spot, the by 74 cohorts, nine
Reconsidering this, new logic Christians engaged their miles off. And the
says take out the radioman. onboard communication enemy being at hand,
If you take out the leader, device called prayer, and the scouts pointed out
you lost leadership. If you assisted Marcus Aurelius. He to us, and our general
take out the radioman, you was a changed man after Pompeianus showed
take out backup. Backup what he saw and us that there was close
could mean the calling for a experienced. Let’s let Marcus on us a mass of a
rescue, reinforcements, Aurelius tell us in his own mixed multitude of
artillery, bombers, and in words. 977,000 men, which
short, the rest of the entire Here you can indeed we saw;
armed forces. They can all read the Epistle of Marcus
be reached through that Aurelius to the senate, in
radioman’s device. which he testifies that the
Continued on page three...

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Third Ladies OSLC softball
Luncheon likely to season resumes
OSLC make another residing in new
official acts lasting impression home

The Ladies Luncheon Our Saviour Lutheran
Baptisms: has become a staple event Church will be joining the
for the past couple years Christian Softball League
Riley Kelly Charles and we are looking forward once again this year.
Born: October 9, 2011 to seeing you at the third Players will have the
Baptized: February 19, 2012 Ladies ’ Luncheon on opportunity to play on a
Son of Kelly and Misti Charles Saturday, May 12. The cost is competitive team and/or a
$12 per person. This not so competitive team.
includes entertainment and Anyone with the
Bruce Wayne Ashmore III lunch. desire to join the fun this
Born: January 27, 2012 This year we are very year is asked to contact
Baptized: March 7, 2012 happy to host Stage One, a C o a c h D a s h
Son of Bruce and Melody group of 16 auditioned (aka Steve Rusch)
voices from the student at ruschs@sbcglobal.net or
Ashmore
body of Northeast Wisconsin by phone at (920) 406-
Lutheran High School. The 9077. With the unseasona-
group will perform at 11:00 bly warm weather, the prac-
Temperance Grace Siekmann tices may begin earlier than
Born: January 16, 2012 a.m. and the luncheon will
usual so get on the roster
Baptized: March 10, 2012 follow.
now and avoid the rush
Daughter of Christopher and Pleas e RSV P to
later. The new home for
Michelle in the office at
Carly Siekmann the league games is
(920) 468-4065, by e-mail at
Ashwaubenon Sports
info@oslc-gb.org or in
Complex at 1680 Fernando
person during regular office
Brayden Mitchell Brisson Dri ve . T h is com p le x
hours (Monday through includes four softball fields.
Born: January 12, 2012
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to This complex does not allow
Baptized: March 11, 2012 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to
Son of Steve and Hope Brisson pets, so please plan
4:30 p.m.). Checks can be accordingly.
made payable to Our
Saviour with ‘Ladies’
Luncheon’ written in the
memo line. Reservations
should be made no later
than Monday, May 7.

… from page one. and famine. For during burned alive. And I
five days we had got no further desire, that he
and I was shut up by water, because there who is entrusted with the
this vast host, having was none; for we were government of the
with me only a battalion in the heart of Germany, p ro vin ce sha ll no t
composed of the first, and in the enemy’s compel the Christian,
tenth, double and territory. And who confesses and
marine legions. Having simultaneously with their certifies such a matter, to
then examined my own casting themselves on retract; neither shall he
position, and my host, the ground, and praying commit him. And I desire
with respect to the vast to God (a God of whom I that these things be
mass of barbarians and am ignorant), water confirmed by a decree of
of the enemy, I quickly poured from heaven, the Senate. And I
betook myself to prayer upon us most command this my edict
to the gods of my refreshingly cool, but to be published in the
country. But being upon the enemies of Forum of Trajan, in order
disregarded by them, I Rome a withering hail. that it may be read. The
summoned those who And immediately we prefect Vitrasius Pollio
among us go by the recognized the presence will see that it be
name of Christians. And of God following on the transmitted to all the
having made inquiry, I prayer —a God provinces round about,
discovered a great u n con qu e rab le an d and that no one who
number and vast host of indestructible. Founding wishes to make use of or
them, and raged upon this, then, let us to possess it be hindered
against them, which pardon such as are from obtaining a copy
was by no means Christians, lest they pray from the document I now
becoming; for for and obtain such a publish.”
afterwards I learned weapon against
their power. Wherefore ourselves. And I counsel Wow! This rich account
they began the battle, that no such person be is moving!
not by preparing accused on the ground Your prayers, alone or in
weapons, nor arms, nor of his being a Christian. unison with others, are not only
bugles; for such But if anyone be found powerful, but they have the
preparation is hateful to laying to the charge of a possible effect of a life
them, on account of the Christian that he is a changing witness to those for
God they bear about in Christian, I desire that it whom you pray. Remember, “if
their conscience. be made manifest that you have communications, you
Therefore it is probable he who is accused as a have everything.”
that those, whom we Christian, and
suppose to be atheists, acknowledges
have God as their ruling that he is one, is
power entrenched in accused of
their conscience. For nothing else than
having cast themselves only this, that he
on the ground, they is a Christian;
prayed not only for me, but that he who
but also for the whole arraigns him be
army as it stood, that
they might be delivered Prayer is stronger armor
from the present thirst than steel*

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Special service days and events;
April through May 2012
Palm Sunday traditional worship Sun. Apr. 1 7:45 a.m.
Palm Sunday praise worship Sun. Apr. 1 9:15 a.m.
Palm Sunday / children’s pageant Sun. Apr. 1 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School Easter egg hunt Sun. Apr. 1 11:45 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Thu. Apr. 5 4:00 p.m.
Supper served by GB Trinity Thu. Apr. 5 5:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday / foot washing Thu. Apr. 5 5:30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Thu. Apr. 5 6:30 p.m.
Good Friday Fri. Apr. 6 12:15 p.m.
Good Friday / Seven Words Vigil Fri. Apr. 6 Follows 12:15 pm service
Good Friday Fri. Apr. 6 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday / Silent Vigil Sun. Apr. 8 5:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday / sunrise service Sun. Apr. 8 6:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday / traditional Sun. Apr. 8 7:45 a.m.
Easter Sunday / praise Sun. Apr. 8 9:15 a.m.
Easter Sunday / traditional Sun. Apr. 8 10:45 a.m.
Fish fry Fri. Apr. 13 5:00 p.m.
2nd & 3rd graders receive Bible/ Sun. Apr. 29 9:15 a.m.
Catechism
Adult confirmation Sun. Apr. 29 10:45 a.m.
Fish fry Fri. May 11 5:00 p.m.
Ladies’ Luncheon Sat. May 12 11:00 a.m.
Mothers’ Day Sun. May 13 All Day
Last Day of MWF preschool Mon. May 14 8:30 a.m.
Last Day of T-Th preschool Tues. May 15 8:30 a.m.
Kids’ Only Rummage Sale Sat. May 19 8:00 a.m.
Last Day of Sunday School Sun. May 20 9:30 a.m.
Servant Sunday Potluck with Sun. May 20 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School Ice Cream Social
Green Bay Trinity school musical Sun. May 20 6:30 p.m.
Green Bay Trinity Graduation at OSLC; Thur. May 31 7:00 p.m.
during worship service

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May usher schedule
† 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 by e-mail: spangenr.ret@uwgb.edu

Day: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team:
Thu. 03-May 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 06-May 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 06-May 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis
LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 06-May 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu. 10-May 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 13-May 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 13-May 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea
VandeHei; Rachel VandeHei
Sun. 13-May 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King;
Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 17-May 7:00 pm B. Clayton Anthony Clayton; †UN; †UN
Sun. 20-May 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 20-May 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly
Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Thu. 24-May 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 27-May 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 27-May 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain;
McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
Sun. 27-May 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Thu. 31-May 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN

Spotlight on the second Spice of Life Dinner;
An Escape through Europe
Maps and European flags adorned the
tables and décor. Center pieces were
donated by Karen Breitlow and table
linens and glass wear by Lynn Wians.

From left: Shelley Williams, Mary
Kaminski, Bernice Machut, Carol
Siech: The evening’s fine servers.

Elisebeth Hovland (left) and
Cindy Fosheim (right) perform
throughout the evening for
dinner music. A handful of
talented NEWLHS students
performed for the Spice of Life
dinner guests.

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The second Spice of Life dinner an international delight
The second Spice have happened without the extra giving me the means to turn that
of Life fundraising dinner was a efforts of two very special huge gym into a small intimate
rousing success. Good food members of our congregation: space. It truly made the mood a
(bruschetta, a spinach, red onion, Avra Juhnke, for her wonderful memorable one.
mandarin orange, and kalamata work creating a very intimate and A huge thanks to the
olive salad, cheese tortellini with European evening right there in music students of Northeastern
chicken and cremini in a our gym, and my wife, Marlys Wisconsin Lutheran High School,
homemade spinach Alfredo sauce, Brunsting, for her tireless efforts Elisebeth and Katherine Hovland,
and butterscotch pot de crème for in helping me pull off things like Molly Raduenz, Nina Radue and
dessert), good wine and great this. Jordan Lloyd as well as their
fellowship all added up to a very But most of all, my thanks director Cindy Foshiem for
go to all blessing us with beautiful
t h e background music. Lydia Rusch
members also deserves a thank you for
of the providing childcare to any of the
congrega- dinner guests who needed it.
tion who Maybe we will get some kids next
turned out time, Lydia.
in support Larry, this dinner would be
of this nothing without you. I appreciate
event. I the freedom you give me to be
can only creative and do what I love to do.
hope that And I can always appreciate a
y o u delicious meal. I look forward to
enjoyed the next one.
t h e – Avra J. Juhnke

memorable meal. evening as
Special thanks to all the much as I did.
people who helped make this — L a r r y
happen, including chefs Greg Segriff
Ammerman and Bryan Rao and all
the kitchen workers (Donna
Arthur and Julie Hazaert), as well
as to the terrific servers and set-up Well
folks (Shawn Schmitting, Ryan said Larry. I
Kaczmerek, Joan Juhnke, Lynn have a few
Wians (who also donated the more thank
Eiffel tower), Shelley Williams, yous to add. I
Mary Kaminski, Bernice Machut, w o u l d
Carol Seich, and Pastor Greg especially like
Hovland). to thank Gay
And this simply couldn’t Pivonka for

APRIL 2012

S’more about Camp Luther Page 7

CAMP LUTHER 2012
CALENDAR – On Sale Now!! The 2012 Camp Luther calendar contains 12
gorgeous photos of Camp Luther taken by photographers competing in our
2nd annual photo contest. Calendars are available NOW, the cost is $5 each,
plus $2 for shipping/handling. Send your check to 1889 Koubenec Road,
Three Lakes, WI 54562 or order online through the link on the Camp Luther
homepage. Quantities are limited, so order today. Calendar months go
through January 2013, so you still get almost a full year’s worth!! Thank you
to everyone who contributed photos.

VOLUNTEER AT CAMP LUTHER! Join us for a GET AWAY WITH THE GUYS FOR A GREAT
Spring Workbee Weekend, April 27-29 or May 18-20 or WEEK OF FISHING AND GOLF! The retreat is May 15
just call to set up another time to volunteer. Workbees -18. 3 nights in a cottage, 7 meals, guest speakers and
are great fun for adults and families. Workbee runs from plenty of time for fishing and golfing. Only $135—even
Friday evening through Sunday lunch. It’s FREE, and lower if you come with a group of 4 or more!
it’s a great way to give back as a family and help
FATHER/SON AND MOTHER/DAUGHTER
children learn about Christian service. Join us this year!
CANOE ADVENTURES! Relish some one on one time
GRANDPARENTS!! When was the last time you with your child this summer and experience an adventure
had meaningful one-on-one time with your grandchild?
together in the process. Camping, devotions, fun and
Spend that special time away at Camp Luther this
summer at GrandKids Camp, June 22-24 or Aug 10-12. fellowship plus time away from the distractions of life.
Join the canoe adventures August 9-12.
GET YOUR FOURSOME TOGETHER FOR A YOUTH GROUPS SERVING AT CAMP LUTHER
GREAT DAY OF GOLF! The Camp Luther Golf TOGETHER!! This retreat is a perfect service opportunity
Challenge is set for June 8 at the Northwood Golf Club for your youth group and is a wonderful way to strengthen
in Rhinelander. NEW this year, Competitive Division faith through service. There are fun and meaningful projects to
and Hackers Division! Great prizes and lunch provided. complete at Camp, plus devotions and activities lead by Camp
Free housing at camp. Each foursome is asked to raise Luther staff. Bring your youth group to meet others at the Side
$800 for camp. Proceeds to retire the mortgage at camp. by Side Retreat – May 4-5.
CHOOSE CAMP LUTHER WITH YOUR
You can find more information THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS!! It’s easy and it
benefits Camp Luther and Every Kid to Camp! Log on to
and register for these events and www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-THRIVENT
camps at www.campluther.com (800-847-4836) and get started TODAY!! Eligibility is
established by Thrivent and by your premiums, account values
and volunteer leadership! You simply go online and they do
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS the rest. THANK YOU for giving to Camp Luther!!
OPEN!! Visit www.campluther.com/summer to
register online or watch our video!! Camp Luther JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!!
has an exciting summer planned for children K- We now have over 1750 likes
12. Registrations are pouring into Camp, so on Facebook, so join us there
register now to get the village you want on the to hear what’s happening at
week you want. “Witness” from Acts 1:8 is our Camp, to share memories and
theme for this summer!! Struggling financially to spread the word about the
this year? Ask about our Campership program ministry and joy that is Camp
(online: Summer Camps: Summer Camp Corner.) Luther.
Camp Luther is a ministry of the North Wisconsin District-LCMS. Our mission is to build up the Body of Christ for service to the church and
witness to the world. Camp Luther/1889 Koubenec Road/Three Lakes, WI 54562/877-264-CAMP "Camp Luther is a subsidiary ministry of the
North Wisconsin District LCMS."

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
APRIL 2012
1 Communion 2 3
Palm Sunday 7p Elders 7p Spring general
4 5 Maundy Thursday 6 Good Friday 7
12p Staff meeting 4p Worship 12p Office closes 2p Gym rental
7:45aTrad Worship election 6:30a
9:15a Praise Worship 7a Bible study 6p Praise band 5p Supper 12:15p Worship
6:30p FPU 5:30p Foot washing w/ 7 words vigil
9:15a Bible Study 8a OLM meeting
7p P&F 6:30p Worship 7p Tenebrae worship
9:30a Sun School 9a Bible study
10:30a Bible Study 7p Choir practice
10:45a SS Lenten
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PRESCHOOL CLASSES
11:45a Easter
Egg-stravaganza
6:30p Basketball
8 Easter 9 10 11 12 13 14
Communion 6p Church council 7a Bible study 12p Staff meeting 12:15p Worship 2p Busch/Tessmann
Mite Box Sunday 9a Bible study 3p Youth night 4p Fish fry prep wedding
5a Silent Vigil 6:30p Cub scouts 6pPraise Band 5p Busch/Tessmann 5p Fish fry
6a Sunrise NO TRINITY OR 7p Choir practice 6p Confirmation wedding rehearsal
7:45a Trad Worship PRESCHOOL CLASSES 6:15p Youth board 5:30p Adult
9:15a Praise Worship 6:30p FPU Confirmation make up
7p Trad worship
10:45a Trad Worship
6:30p Basketball
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
7:45a Trad worship 7p Board of education 7a Bible study 12p Staff Meeting 12:15p Worship 3p Smurawa/Nash
9:15a Praise worship 8a OLM meeting 3pYouth Night 5:30p Smurawa/Nash wedding
9:15a Bible study 9a Bible study 6p Praise Band wedding rehearsal
9:30a Sun school 7p Choir practice 6p Confirmation 7p Trad worship
10:30a Bible study 6:30p FPU
10:45a Trad worship 6:30p Sr. high Bible
6:30p Basketball study
22 Communion 23 24 25 26 27 28
Cinnamon Rolls 6:30p GBLSA 7a Bible study 12p Staff Meeting 12:15p Worship
7:45a Trad worship 7p Stewardship 9a Bible study 3p Youth Night 7p Trad worship
9:15a Praise worship 6:30p Cub scouts 6p Praise Band
9:30a Sun school 7p Choir practice 6p Confirmation
10:45a Trad worship 6:30p FPU
w/ Holy Babtism 6:30p Sr. high Bible
6:30p Basketball study
29 Concordia Sunday 30
7:45a Trad worship
9:15a Praise worship
Bibles/Catechisms
9:15a Bible study
9:30a Sun school
10:30a Bible study
10:45a Trad worship
w/Adult Confirmation
6:30p Basketball

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*Photo credits:
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Associate Pastor– Greg Hovland
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