The document discusses a film called Groundhog Day about a man who is stuck in a time loop, repeating the same day over and over again. It uses this film as an analogy for getting stuck in routines and encourages readers to look for meaning and purpose in their daily lives by focusing on others instead of just themselves. The pastor suggests breaking out of routines by seeing each new day as an adventure and opportunity to show God's love rather than just going through the motions.

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH—GREEN BAY
It’s almost Groundhog Day;
what does this mean?
Pastor Dave Hatch
We get stuck in our called, “Groundhog Day.” weatherman, he eventually
routines. There are some days A weatherman is thinks he makes the weather. He
that seem like they are a repeat reluctantly sent to cover a story is self-centered.
of the prior one. One day is a about a weather forecasting He is stuck in his trap
mirror of the previous. The "rat" (as he calls the until he begins to understand the
alarm goes off at the same time. groundhog) in Punxsutawney, meaning of life. He must “get
Every morning the Pennsylvania. This is his fourth out of himself” and his
near-robotic run begins with year on the weather story at that selfishness and begin to see and
turning off the alarm, winding location, and he makes no effort love the people around him. The
the antique clock, making to hide his frustration. He does guy in the hallway each morning
coffee, showering, unloading not want to be there. It’s has a name! He begins to see
the dishwasher, making the routine! On awaking the their needs, looks into their
lunches, racing against the clock “following” day, he discovers story, sees how he is not an
and scooping up breakfast on that it's Groundhog Day again, observer in their lives, but a
the run… The middle of the day and again and again. Each day participant. Only then is he set
may include some variance. But repeats itself, one day identical free. Only then is each day a new
the routine repeats itself during to the next. The alarm clock day. Only then can life go
the evening: whip up a meal, do radio goes off playing the same forward and have rich meaning.
the dishes, load the dishwasher, song. He bumps into the same
catch up on the day, snag the person every morning in Continued on page two...
news, find some diversion in a the hall. Throughout the
book and head to the pillow. day … everyday … he
When we repeat our routines sees the same people in
day in and day out, weeks turn the same place doing the
to months, months to years and same thing. First, he uses
pretty soon we wonder, “Was this to his advantage, and
this all there was to life?” Some then comes the realization
folks get discouraged and feel that he is doomed to
trapped, disillusioned, confused spend the rest of eternity
and/or hopeless. Resignation in the same place, seeing
sets in. the same people do the
Do you ever feel that same thing every day. He
way? There is a film about this is so full of himself, as a

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Page 2 Confirmation students will be Lily Marie Wilber
attending this presentation. All Born: October 28, 2011
QPR training at OSLC parents and other members of Baptized: January 8, 2012
The Brown County the congregation and the Daughter of Nathan and
Suicide Prevention Coalition will community are welcome to Kristen Wilber
present “Question, Persuade and attend. RSVPs would be
Refer;” a suicide prevention class appreciated but not required by Lilly Ann Hill
in the fellowship hall at OSLC calling (920) 468-4065. Born: July 24, 2011
on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 6:00 Baptized: January 15, 2012
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. QPR refers to
three simple steps that anyone OSLC Daughter of Tyler Hill and
Kayla Pinchart
can learn to help save a life from
suicide. Just as people trained in official acts Received her crown:
CPR help save thousands of lives Arlene M. Mahlik
each year, people trained in QPR
February 20, 1944 - January 10,
learn how to recognize the
Baptisms: 2012
warning signs of a suicide crisis
Funeral service held on
and how to question, persuade Ariah Imani Lewis
January 13, 2012
and refer someone to help. Each Born: July 6, 2011
year thousands of Americans, Baptized: December 24, 2011
like you, are saying "yes" to Daughter of Macciano and
saving the life of a friend, Denise Lewis
colleague, sibling or neighbor.
… from page one.
In our lives with Christ, message is thinking differently the master director places
there is an application for us about routines. Difficult days before you today, and perhaps
about our seemingly boring will come, that is a promise. “I different folks again tomorrow.
routines. If we look at the people, have told you these things, so Celebrate the adventure,
instead of the problems, if we that in me you may have peace. sharing the love of Christ in
look at others’ needs instead of In this world you will have your daily walk not your
our wants, we will begin to see trouble. But take heart! I have routine.
each new day as an adventure. overcome the world,” John
We will begin to see our purpose 16:33.
in our story. Look at the folks This message is about
around you. Are they there spotting special things in our
randomly, or by His directive? otherwise routine lives. Seeing
How might the love of Christ the loved ones, the needs and the
shine through you today? Step open doors where we can
out of routine thinking, and into display the love of Christ.
the adventurous walk with Consider life as a stage
Christ. Step out of the darkness as Shakespeare described, “All
and into His marvelous light! the world's a stage, and all the
This message is not about men and women merely
easy street, a walk down that path players.” They have their exits
only comes now and then. This and their entrances. Watch who

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Lenten schedule for your refrigerator
Ash Wednesday* Wed. Feb. 22 4:00 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Lenten service 1* ** Wed. Feb. 29 4:00 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Lenten service 2* Wed. Mar. 7 4:00 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Lenten service 3* Wed. Mar. 14 4:00 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Lenten service 4* Wed. Mar. 21 4:00 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Lenten service 5* Wed. Mar. 28 4:00 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Palm Sunday / Traditional Sun. Apr. 1 7:45 a.m.
Palm Sunday / Praise Sun. Apr. 1 9:15 a.m.
Palm Sunday / Children‟s Pageant Sun. Apr. 1 10:45 a.m.
Easter egg hunt Sun. Apr. 1 11:45 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Thu. Apr. 4 4:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday / Foot washing Thu. Apr. 4 5:30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Thu. Apr. 4 6:30 p.m.
Good Friday Fri. Apr. 5 12:15 p.m.
Good Friday / Seven Words Vigil Fri. Apr. 5 Follows 12:15 p.m. service
Good Friday Fri. Apr. 5 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday / Vigil of Darkness 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.
* Dinner will be served in the gym at 5:00 p.m. each of these evenings . A free will offering
will be accepted.
** There will be a National Youth Gathering informational meeting for youth and parents
interested in attending or sending your child to San Antonio in July of 2013 during the meal.
Wednesdays Lenten Bible study
Adult instruction in the for Thursday, Apr.12 at 5:30 adult Confirmation on April 29
Christian faith will begin on p.m. at the 10:45 a.m. service;
Thursday, Feb. 16, with a „talk Th es e Wed nes d ay membership after the class is
-„n-tour‟ and the first topic, classes fit nicely between our not required. If you are
“The Four Free Gifts.” After 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. interested in attending,
this initial class, future classes Lenten services with a supper please RSVP to the church
will be held on February 22 available to all at 5:00 p.m. office at 468 -4065 or
and 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 All members and info@oslc-gb.org.
(all Wednesdays from 5:20 non-members are welcome to
p.m. - 6:20 p.m.) and a attend. Non-members can
make-up night is scheduled become members through

4. Sunday Monday Tuesday
FEBRUARY 2012
1 2 3
12p Staff Meeting 12:15p Worship 5:30 p LaLuzerne/
4
2:00 p Gym Rental
3p Youth Night 7p Trad Worship Vogels Wedding
6p Praise Band rehearsal 3:00 p LaLuzerne/
Vogels Wedding
6p Confirmation
6:00 p Pizza prep/
6:30p Youth Board
youth movie night
7p P&F Meeting
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
6:00 a Pizza sale prep 7p Board of elders 7a Bible Study 9a All preschool 12:15p Worship 4p Plog/Mahlik 9am Men’s retreat;
7:45a Trad Worship 8a OLM meeting classes to Weidner 4p Fish fry prep Wedding gym
8:30a Pizza pickup (by 9a Bible study 12p Staff meeting 5p Plog/Mahlik 5:00 p Fish fry 3p Gym rental
noon!) 7p Choir practice 1p Knitting group Wedding rehearsal
9:15a Praise worship 3p Youth night 7p Trad worship
9:30a Sun school NO PRESCHOOL 6p Praise band
10:30a Sun school
6p Confirmation
teacher meeting
6:30p Bible study
10:45a Trad worship
6:30p Basketball
12Communion 13 14 15 16 17 18
Mite Box Sunday 6p Church council 7a Bible study 12p Staff meeting 12:15p Worship 2p Gym rental
7:45a Trad worship 9a Bible study 3p Youth night 5:30p Talk ‘n Tour and
9:15am Praise worship 6:30p Cub scouts 6p Praise band adult Confirmation
9:15a Bible study No Trinity Classes/ 7p Choir practice 6p Confirmation class
9:30a Sun school In-Service 6:30p Bible study 7p Trad worship
10:30a Bible study
10:45aTrad worship
6:30p Basketball
19 20 21 22 Ash Wednesday 23 24 25
7:45a Trad worship 7p Board of education 7a Bible study 12p Staff meeting 6p Praise band 6p Trinity science and 2p Gym rental
9:15a Praise worship 8a OLM meeting 3p Youth night art fair 4p Taste of Trinity
w/SS assist 9a Bible study 4p Worship auction; Riverside
9:15a Bible study 7p Choir practice 5p Dinner Ballroom
9:30a Sun school 5:20p Adult
10:30a Bible study Confirmation class
10:45a Trad worship 6:30p Worship
6:30p Basketball
26Communion 27 28 29
Cinnamon Rolls 6:30p GBLSA Board 7a Bible Study 12p Staff meeting
7:45a Trad Worship 7:00 p Stewardship 9a Bible Study 3p Youth night
9:15a Praise Worship 6:30p Cub Scouts 4p Worship
9:15a Bible Study 7p Choir Practice 5p Luncheon
9:30a Sun School 5:15p NYG2013 meeting
10:30a Bible Study 5:20p Adult class
6:30p Worship
10:45a Trad Worship
6:30p Basketball
Preschool In-Service

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March 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 e-mail
spangenr@uwgb.edu
Day: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team:
Sun. 04-Mar 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 04-Mar 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy and Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
Sun. 04-Mar 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Wed. 07-Mar 4:00 pm R. Spangenberg (Youth )
Wed. 07-Mar 6:30 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 11-Mar 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 11-Mar 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 11-Mar 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Wed. 14-Mar 4:00 pm R. Spangenberg (Youth )
Wed. 14-Mar 6:30 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 18-Mar 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 18-Mar 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 18-Mar 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Wed. 21-Mar 4:00 pm R. Spangenberg (Youth )
Wed. 21-Mar 6:30 pm B. Clayton Anthony Clayton; †UN; †UN
Sun. 25-Mar 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 25-Mar 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 25-Mar 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Wed. 28-Mar 4:00 pm R. Spangenberg (Youth )
Wed. 28-Mar 6:30 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Bring a little spice to your life
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dinner will take place on Michelle in the office during call at 920-360-7544. All
Saturday, March 24 with regular office hours. Tickets proceeds of this event go
gymnasium doors opening at will only be sold through toward the ministries of Our
6:00 p.m. A five course pasta Sunday, Mar. 18. Saviour Lutheran Church.
dinner will be served Entertainment may
promptly at 6:30 p.m. include musicians from
Dinner tickets cost $35 Northeast Wisconsin
and drink tickets for $5 each Lutheran High School.
with a two drink maximum. Want to help out?
They will be available to Meal and drink servers are
purchase Sunday, Feb. 19 in still needed for the evening of
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