This document provides information about various events and programs at Our Saviour Lutheran Church. It discusses the church's Scrip program where purchasing gift cards provides a percentage of profits to church ministries. It encourages daily time with God through Bible reading and prayer. It also lists recent baptisms and funerals held by the church and encourages adopting a student through regular giving.
The document provides information about events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, including baptisms that took place, membership changes, those who have passed away, and an invitation to the fall rally potluck on September 12th. It also discusses the need for volunteers to work at Lambeau Field during Packers games and provides the usher schedule for October services.
The president of a local stock brokerage firm spent at least an hour a day studying the Bible and praying, but his personal life was in shambles. For years, he tried various methods to overcome his addictions, including prayer, fasting, promises to God and his wife, counseling, and visiting an addictions specialist. Nothing worked until he attended a healing session where he was freed from his demons and addictions. He is now living a new life free from the bondage of the past.
The document discusses Thanksgiving and the importance of continuing to live in thankfulness after the holiday through praising God at all times, sharing one's faith with others, and participating in Operation Christmas Child by filling shoeboxes with gifts for children in need around the world. It also provides an update on Our Saviour Lutheran Church's annual budget, noting that giving is currently 9% short of projections for the year.
This document summarizes a blog post about free audio clips from Guy Finley's program "The Secrets of Being Unstoppable". The blog post author obtained permission to share two 15-minute clips from the program. The first clip shares spiritual stories and lessons, while the second discusses what success really is and how to achieve it. The author believes these clips alone are worth the cost of the full program. Listeners are provided a link to access the free audio clips.
This document discusses Catherine McAuley's spirituality as one of contemplation and action. It highlights how Catherine found God in her everyday experiences and prayer, which sustained her in her ministry. The rhythm of contemplation and action is at the heart of the Sisters of Mercy's vocation. Catherine entered fully into her mission through prayer and discernment of God's movement, like Mary. This spirituality calls Sisters of Mercy to both receive God's word in prayer and act upon it through ministry to those in need.
The document is a Thanksgiving edition newsletter from Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School. It discusses reflecting on blessings and being thankful, even during challenges. It encourages maintaining a close relationship with God and remembering that God provides what is needed, though not always what is wanted. The newsletter wishes readers a blessed Thanksgiving and thanks them for their support of the school through prayers, donations, and well wishes.
This document provides a summary and commentary on the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, "The Way of the Cross". It describes Jesus carrying his cross to Golgotha, falling under its weight, and meeting his mother Mary along the way. The text draws from revelations to saints like St. Bridget of Sweden and Venerable Mary of Agreda, and encourages meditating on Jesus' suffering to attain perfection and embrace one's own crosses. Biblical quotes and reflections are included with each station of the cross.
This document provides a meditation on the Second Sorrowful Mystery, the Scourging at the Pillar. It contains 7 points that discuss: 1) Jesus voluntarily accepting suffering as a sacrificial victim to heal us of our sins. 2) Jesus wanting to heal us of diseases through accepting pain because He loved us. 3) Jesus accepting scourging to set us free from oppression and bondage. 4) Inviting offering of sufferings to Jesus. 5) Asking for a spirit of penance, reparation, purification and sanctification in suffering. 6) Never forgetting we are redeemed at great price by Christ's precious blood. 7) A revelation from Our Lady about falling as if dead at the first
The document provides information about events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, including baptisms that took place, membership changes, those who have passed away, and an invitation to the fall rally potluck on September 12th. It also discusses the need for volunteers to work at Lambeau Field during Packers games and provides the usher schedule for October services.
The president of a local stock brokerage firm spent at least an hour a day studying the Bible and praying, but his personal life was in shambles. For years, he tried various methods to overcome his addictions, including prayer, fasting, promises to God and his wife, counseling, and visiting an addictions specialist. Nothing worked until he attended a healing session where he was freed from his demons and addictions. He is now living a new life free from the bondage of the past.
The document discusses Thanksgiving and the importance of continuing to live in thankfulness after the holiday through praising God at all times, sharing one's faith with others, and participating in Operation Christmas Child by filling shoeboxes with gifts for children in need around the world. It also provides an update on Our Saviour Lutheran Church's annual budget, noting that giving is currently 9% short of projections for the year.
This document summarizes a blog post about free audio clips from Guy Finley's program "The Secrets of Being Unstoppable". The blog post author obtained permission to share two 15-minute clips from the program. The first clip shares spiritual stories and lessons, while the second discusses what success really is and how to achieve it. The author believes these clips alone are worth the cost of the full program. Listeners are provided a link to access the free audio clips.
This document discusses Catherine McAuley's spirituality as one of contemplation and action. It highlights how Catherine found God in her everyday experiences and prayer, which sustained her in her ministry. The rhythm of contemplation and action is at the heart of the Sisters of Mercy's vocation. Catherine entered fully into her mission through prayer and discernment of God's movement, like Mary. This spirituality calls Sisters of Mercy to both receive God's word in prayer and act upon it through ministry to those in need.
The document is a Thanksgiving edition newsletter from Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School. It discusses reflecting on blessings and being thankful, even during challenges. It encourages maintaining a close relationship with God and remembering that God provides what is needed, though not always what is wanted. The newsletter wishes readers a blessed Thanksgiving and thanks them for their support of the school through prayers, donations, and well wishes.
This document provides a summary and commentary on the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, "The Way of the Cross". It describes Jesus carrying his cross to Golgotha, falling under its weight, and meeting his mother Mary along the way. The text draws from revelations to saints like St. Bridget of Sweden and Venerable Mary of Agreda, and encourages meditating on Jesus' suffering to attain perfection and embrace one's own crosses. Biblical quotes and reflections are included with each station of the cross.
This document provides a meditation on the Second Sorrowful Mystery, the Scourging at the Pillar. It contains 7 points that discuss: 1) Jesus voluntarily accepting suffering as a sacrificial victim to heal us of our sins. 2) Jesus wanting to heal us of diseases through accepting pain because He loved us. 3) Jesus accepting scourging to set us free from oppression and bondage. 4) Inviting offering of sufferings to Jesus. 5) Asking for a spirit of penance, reparation, purification and sanctification in suffering. 6) Never forgetting we are redeemed at great price by Christ's precious blood. 7) A revelation from Our Lady about falling as if dead at the first
1) Various announcements are made about church activities including softball games, VBS, Chicks with Stix meeting, The Really Bad Girls of the Bible discussion group, volunteering at a nursing home, and the annual Elders' Golf Outing.
2) Information is provided about donating items for a church sale, purchasing SCRIP gift cards, and various volunteer opportunities through the Office of Lay Ministry.
3) Upcoming events are announced including The Bible on Trial television program, the NEWLHS Blazer Open golf outing, and Camp Luther leadership and camping opportunities for youth.
This document is a newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church providing tips and encouragement to seize moments and live intentionally in the present. It discusses how easily distracted humans can be from the present moment and offers tools like using the senses to praise God in each moment. The newsletter emphasizes making the most of each gift of time that God provides.
This document is a newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church providing information about upcoming events and collections for the month of November and December. It discusses the themes of loyalty and thanksgiving for the holidays, highlighting a story of a Vietnam veteran who sparked spontaneous applause from confirmation students. It announces voting on mission goals and "Loyalty Sunday" where members can renew their commitment. It provides the usher schedule and reminds of ongoing collections for veterans and Christmas gifts for children in the community.
This document is a newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church discussing various topics related to letting go of attachments. It references how pioneers on the Oregon Trail had to abandon possessions to continue their journey west. It discusses storms forcing people to lose possessions and how difficult it is to part with sentimental items. The document encourages letting go of sins and habits that hinder faith and focusing on God. It provides quotes from scripture and saints about abandoning worldly attachments to follow Christ.
This document provides advice on cultivating contentment based on the story of Winifred, a discontent man who collects complaints. It discusses how, like Winifred, humans often waste time dwelling on past regrets or future worries instead of living in the present. However, the document asserts that one can learn to be content in any situation through faith in Christ, as exemplified by Paul in the Bible. It encourages focusing on blessings over burdens and finding sufficiency internally rather than in external things, as true contentment comes from having one's life centered in Christ.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church volunteers worked food stands at the Kenny Chesney concert at Lambeau Field, earning around $4,000 in profits. The article discusses the concert event and thanks the volunteers, led by Neil and Rosemary Burmeister, for their work. It also announces the return of the GriefShare program and Financial Peace University classes starting in September.
This document is a newsletter from Trinity Lutheran School providing information about upcoming events and activities for the new school year. It discusses registration dates, teacher in-service, the opening worship service, a back-to-school picnic, the school theme of "Love One Another", enrollment numbers, athletics programs, improvements to the school entrance, a new school email address, and wish list items for donations.
This 3-page newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church provides information on upcoming events and needs of the church. It discusses the importance of creeds in connecting Christians across time and space. It also summarizes a National Public Radio interview about creeds. Additionally, it provides the usher schedule for March, thanks volunteers who helped with Packers games, and announces support for exempting religious organizations from the new health care mandate requiring coverage of contraceptives. It requests donations for improving the south entrance and audio-visual system.
This church newsletter provides information about upcoming Christmas and winter events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes the schedule for Advent services, children's programs, soup supper, cookie sale, live nativity, and Christmas Eve services. It also provides details about offerings and giving, and lists the January usher schedule. The newsletter aims to keep members informed about the busy holiday season and invite participation.
This document provides a summary of the Christmas film "It's a Wonderful Life" and discusses how characters in the film can represent struggles people face in life. It describes how the character of George Bailey loses hope until his guardian angel Clarence shows him how he has positively impacted others. The document encourages readers that when facing difficulties, they can find hope through faith in Christ, who provides forgiveness, works all things for good, and calls us to lean on friends and family for support. It summarizes the film and draws parallels to building up hope through faith.
The document discusses Martin Luther's view that the Church is like a hospital that heals the wounded. It provides 6 marks, or identifying characteristics, of the Christian people who make up this "hospital-Church":
1. They possess the Word of God preached and lived.
2. They are recognized through the holy sacrament of Baptism.
3. They are recognized through the holy Sacrament of the Altar (Communion).
4. They exercise the Office of the Keys publicly through confession and forgiveness of sins.
5. They consecrate Ministers to administer the Word, Sacraments, and Keys.
6. They are recognized through public prayer, praise
This 3-sentence summary provides the key details from the document:
The document is the September 2011 issue of The Voice, the newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church–Green Bay Wis. It includes articles about praising God with our senses, an upcoming fundraising dinner, highlights from a Lutherans for Life conference, and a request for donations for the annual rummage sale.
J. Knaus
Sun. 12-Jun 9:15 am HC D. Biebel Donna Biebel; †UN; †UN
Sun. 12-Jun 10:45 am HC J. Harris Luke Harris; Jennifer Harris; †UN
Thu. 16-Jun 7:00 pm J. Knaus †UN; †UN
Sun. 19-Jun 7:45 am R. Hoerchler Gloria Morgan; Vernon Siech; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 19-Jun 9:15 am R. Dyle Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; E
This document provides information about Our Saviour Lutheran Church including contact details, upcoming events, worship services, and other announcements. It includes a financial report, schedules for worship assistants, and notices about bible studies, youth activities, summer camp, and more. The document acts as a weekly newsletter to keep the congregation informed.
This document provides information about events and services at Our Saviour Lutheran Church for the weekend of December 12, 2010. It includes the church contact information, schedule of worship services and volunteers, announcements about upcoming activities such as Sunday school, voters' meeting, Christmas cookie sale, and Christmas Eve services.
This document provides information about events and services at Our Saviour Lutheran Church for the week of October 31, 2010. It includes the church contact information, schedules for services and activities, announcements about upcoming events such as confirmation exams and voter's meetings, and requests for volunteers. Regular weekly worship services and classes are listed, as well as future special events through December.
This document summarizes a story told by Paul at his sister Evelyn's funeral about an experience they had as children during a blizzard in Wisconsin in 1936. Paul and Evelyn were walking home from school when a blizzard blew in. Evelyn became too tired to continue and wanted to rest in the snow. Paul knew this would be dangerous, as they could be covered by snow. While they were stopped, not knowing what to do, their father appeared through the snow, having been sent by their mother to find them. He carried Evelyn and led Paul home, breaking the strong wind for him. The story highlights the love and sacrifice of families for each other.
This document provides updates from David and Radka Fiala, who are serving as missionaries in Eurasia with their children Vašek and Emma. It discusses their celebrations of Thanksgiving and the Reformation, a theological conference Rev. Dr. Carter presented at in Slovakia, reconnecting with former students in Prague, and witness workshops led by Jim Found. The Fialas express gratitude for their family and the opportunity to serve and teach others about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
1) The article profiles Ms Lee Xuan Man, a Mandarin teacher who teaches inmates at the Kaki Bukit Prison School. She was inspired to teach inmates after receiving her own second chance at education.
2) As a teacher, she finds her most rewarding moments are when her students do well on exams, showing they are dedicated to improving themselves through education.
3) The inmates appreciate Ms Lee deeply and send her handmade Teacher's Day cards every year to show their gratitude for her efforts in teaching them. They hope to use the skills she teaches to successfully reintegrate into society.
The document provides tips for staying positive and focusing on God's love, even during difficult times. Some of the tips include reflecting on Bible promises of God's care, thinking about the positive in every situation, quoting healing promises when sick, thanking God for what you have learned when struggling, and remembering that God is always with you. The overall message is that focusing on the light of God's love through reading the Bible and thanking Him will provide spiritual strength.
The Christian Education Committee is hosting their annual "Breakfast with Santa" event on December 1st from 8:30-11:30 am. Attendees can enjoy a pancake breakfast for $5 per adult/child 11+, $2 per child 3-10, and free for children 2 and under. Photos with Santa are also available for $1 each. The event will feature Santa's store with Christmas decorations and gifts for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Christian Education program.
1) Various announcements are made about church activities including softball games, VBS, Chicks with Stix meeting, The Really Bad Girls of the Bible discussion group, volunteering at a nursing home, and the annual Elders' Golf Outing.
2) Information is provided about donating items for a church sale, purchasing SCRIP gift cards, and various volunteer opportunities through the Office of Lay Ministry.
3) Upcoming events are announced including The Bible on Trial television program, the NEWLHS Blazer Open golf outing, and Camp Luther leadership and camping opportunities for youth.
This document is a newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church providing tips and encouragement to seize moments and live intentionally in the present. It discusses how easily distracted humans can be from the present moment and offers tools like using the senses to praise God in each moment. The newsletter emphasizes making the most of each gift of time that God provides.
This document is a newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church providing information about upcoming events and collections for the month of November and December. It discusses the themes of loyalty and thanksgiving for the holidays, highlighting a story of a Vietnam veteran who sparked spontaneous applause from confirmation students. It announces voting on mission goals and "Loyalty Sunday" where members can renew their commitment. It provides the usher schedule and reminds of ongoing collections for veterans and Christmas gifts for children in the community.
This document is a newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church discussing various topics related to letting go of attachments. It references how pioneers on the Oregon Trail had to abandon possessions to continue their journey west. It discusses storms forcing people to lose possessions and how difficult it is to part with sentimental items. The document encourages letting go of sins and habits that hinder faith and focusing on God. It provides quotes from scripture and saints about abandoning worldly attachments to follow Christ.
This document provides advice on cultivating contentment based on the story of Winifred, a discontent man who collects complaints. It discusses how, like Winifred, humans often waste time dwelling on past regrets or future worries instead of living in the present. However, the document asserts that one can learn to be content in any situation through faith in Christ, as exemplified by Paul in the Bible. It encourages focusing on blessings over burdens and finding sufficiency internally rather than in external things, as true contentment comes from having one's life centered in Christ.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church volunteers worked food stands at the Kenny Chesney concert at Lambeau Field, earning around $4,000 in profits. The article discusses the concert event and thanks the volunteers, led by Neil and Rosemary Burmeister, for their work. It also announces the return of the GriefShare program and Financial Peace University classes starting in September.
This document is a newsletter from Trinity Lutheran School providing information about upcoming events and activities for the new school year. It discusses registration dates, teacher in-service, the opening worship service, a back-to-school picnic, the school theme of "Love One Another", enrollment numbers, athletics programs, improvements to the school entrance, a new school email address, and wish list items for donations.
This 3-page newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church provides information on upcoming events and needs of the church. It discusses the importance of creeds in connecting Christians across time and space. It also summarizes a National Public Radio interview about creeds. Additionally, it provides the usher schedule for March, thanks volunteers who helped with Packers games, and announces support for exempting religious organizations from the new health care mandate requiring coverage of contraceptives. It requests donations for improving the south entrance and audio-visual system.
This church newsletter provides information about upcoming Christmas and winter events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes the schedule for Advent services, children's programs, soup supper, cookie sale, live nativity, and Christmas Eve services. It also provides details about offerings and giving, and lists the January usher schedule. The newsletter aims to keep members informed about the busy holiday season and invite participation.
This document provides a summary of the Christmas film "It's a Wonderful Life" and discusses how characters in the film can represent struggles people face in life. It describes how the character of George Bailey loses hope until his guardian angel Clarence shows him how he has positively impacted others. The document encourages readers that when facing difficulties, they can find hope through faith in Christ, who provides forgiveness, works all things for good, and calls us to lean on friends and family for support. It summarizes the film and draws parallels to building up hope through faith.
The document discusses Martin Luther's view that the Church is like a hospital that heals the wounded. It provides 6 marks, or identifying characteristics, of the Christian people who make up this "hospital-Church":
1. They possess the Word of God preached and lived.
2. They are recognized through the holy sacrament of Baptism.
3. They are recognized through the holy Sacrament of the Altar (Communion).
4. They exercise the Office of the Keys publicly through confession and forgiveness of sins.
5. They consecrate Ministers to administer the Word, Sacraments, and Keys.
6. They are recognized through public prayer, praise
This 3-sentence summary provides the key details from the document:
The document is the September 2011 issue of The Voice, the newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church–Green Bay Wis. It includes articles about praising God with our senses, an upcoming fundraising dinner, highlights from a Lutherans for Life conference, and a request for donations for the annual rummage sale.
J. Knaus
Sun. 12-Jun 9:15 am HC D. Biebel Donna Biebel; †UN; †UN
Sun. 12-Jun 10:45 am HC J. Harris Luke Harris; Jennifer Harris; †UN
Thu. 16-Jun 7:00 pm J. Knaus †UN; †UN
Sun. 19-Jun 7:45 am R. Hoerchler Gloria Morgan; Vernon Siech; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 19-Jun 9:15 am R. Dyle Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; E
This document provides information about Our Saviour Lutheran Church including contact details, upcoming events, worship services, and other announcements. It includes a financial report, schedules for worship assistants, and notices about bible studies, youth activities, summer camp, and more. The document acts as a weekly newsletter to keep the congregation informed.
This document provides information about events and services at Our Saviour Lutheran Church for the weekend of December 12, 2010. It includes the church contact information, schedule of worship services and volunteers, announcements about upcoming activities such as Sunday school, voters' meeting, Christmas cookie sale, and Christmas Eve services.
This document provides information about events and services at Our Saviour Lutheran Church for the week of October 31, 2010. It includes the church contact information, schedules for services and activities, announcements about upcoming events such as confirmation exams and voter's meetings, and requests for volunteers. Regular weekly worship services and classes are listed, as well as future special events through December.
This document summarizes a story told by Paul at his sister Evelyn's funeral about an experience they had as children during a blizzard in Wisconsin in 1936. Paul and Evelyn were walking home from school when a blizzard blew in. Evelyn became too tired to continue and wanted to rest in the snow. Paul knew this would be dangerous, as they could be covered by snow. While they were stopped, not knowing what to do, their father appeared through the snow, having been sent by their mother to find them. He carried Evelyn and led Paul home, breaking the strong wind for him. The story highlights the love and sacrifice of families for each other.
This document provides updates from David and Radka Fiala, who are serving as missionaries in Eurasia with their children Vašek and Emma. It discusses their celebrations of Thanksgiving and the Reformation, a theological conference Rev. Dr. Carter presented at in Slovakia, reconnecting with former students in Prague, and witness workshops led by Jim Found. The Fialas express gratitude for their family and the opportunity to serve and teach others about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
1) The article profiles Ms Lee Xuan Man, a Mandarin teacher who teaches inmates at the Kaki Bukit Prison School. She was inspired to teach inmates after receiving her own second chance at education.
2) As a teacher, she finds her most rewarding moments are when her students do well on exams, showing they are dedicated to improving themselves through education.
3) The inmates appreciate Ms Lee deeply and send her handmade Teacher's Day cards every year to show their gratitude for her efforts in teaching them. They hope to use the skills she teaches to successfully reintegrate into society.
The document provides tips for staying positive and focusing on God's love, even during difficult times. Some of the tips include reflecting on Bible promises of God's care, thinking about the positive in every situation, quoting healing promises when sick, thanking God for what you have learned when struggling, and remembering that God is always with you. The overall message is that focusing on the light of God's love through reading the Bible and thanking Him will provide spiritual strength.
The Christian Education Committee is hosting their annual "Breakfast with Santa" event on December 1st from 8:30-11:30 am. Attendees can enjoy a pancake breakfast for $5 per adult/child 11+, $2 per child 3-10, and free for children 2 and under. Photos with Santa are also available for $1 each. The event will feature Santa's store with Christmas decorations and gifts for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Christian Education program.
This document provides information about upcoming events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, WI. It discusses preparing for communion, reaching out to missing congregation members, Lenten services beginning on Ash Wednesday (March 9th), and new guidelines for sponsoring altar flowers. Lenten meals and Bible studies will be offered before the Wednesday evening services this year. Confirmation classes will not meet on Wednesdays during Lent but students are still required to attend the services.
This document is the summer 2011 issue of the Christ Church Deer Park Herald newsletter. It contains articles from the interim priest-in-charge Thomas Greene and assistant curate Samantha Caravan. Greene discusses the gift of the Holy Spirit and how it allows God to dwell within believers. Caravan praises the parish for facing challenges during its transition period with integrity, determination, and hope. She notes the parish's strengths of inclusion and desire to live in community.
This document is a talk given by President Thomas S. Monson about living righteously and being a good example, especially for young men. He emphasizes that as holders of the priesthood, they must be worthy examples by keeping their hands clean and hearts pure. He warns of temptations but encourages having moral courage. He asks priesthood holders, especially young men, to ensure they are worthy to perform sacred duties like blessing the sacrament.
1) The article discusses the concept of trespassing and how even small acts of trespassing as a child, such as sneaking food or jumping fences, can lead to bigger issues if not addressed.
2) Trespassing involves taking something one wants at the expense of their neighbor and against their neighbor's wishes. Even seemingly harmless acts like staring can be a form of trespassing against someone's privacy.
3) The article argues that all sin is a form of trespassing against God's commandments and that recognizing when one has trespassed against their neighbor is important, as is being willing to forgive others who have trespassed.
This 3-paragraph document discusses the mind's ability to produce both positive and negative mental states, likening it to a magician's box or multifunction device. Positive mental states like mindfulness and peace are described as "bright" or "white magic" that lead to happiness. Negative states like anger and craving are called "dark" or "black magic" as they are deluded and can lead to harm. The document suggests controlling the mind to experience its benefits and avoid negative consequences, similar to properly using a multifunction device.
The document discusses how memory and idea formation relate to our physical body and different body systems. In early childhood, we form ideas through our senses and remember through repetition, as our physical body is still developing. Some children are better at grasping ideas in the moment while others have a better memory. As we age, our capabilities develop in more individual ways. The goal is to harness our innate capability for remembrance by perceiving how our experiences relate to our enduring self.
This document is a newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church that discusses the church's confirmation class. It includes essays written by the confirmation students answering questions about maintaining their faith after confirmation. The students discuss ways they plan to prevent falling away from their faith such as attending church regularly, avoiding negative influences, and finding a Christian spouse. The pastor hopes the students' faith remains strong as they face challenges in life. He prays the students will stay connected to the church.
This document is a newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes a summary of the pastor's sermon about transparency with God, announcements about upcoming church events like a new member course and a series on faith and Christian thought, the monthly usher schedule, and other notices. The pastor's sermon discusses how God can see inside people's hearts and minds like looking into a glass jar, and encourages being open with God about worries and asking for his help with things like patience and self-control.
This document is a newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It includes articles by the pastor about the importance of daily repentance and cleaning out one's heart like sweeping a floor. It encourages observing Lent not just on Sundays but as a daily habit. Other articles provide the church service schedule, announcements about fundraising events and donations needed, and responses to questions about the significance of Ash Wednesday and Lent.
This document summarizes a church newsletter article about how suffering can sharpen, shape, and strengthen people. It provides three examples from literature and history of individuals who were able to use their suffering productively: an imprisoned priest from The Count of Monte Cristo who used his cell as a classroom; a Navy pilot held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam who said his suffering improved him; and Theodore Roosevelt who saw hardship as an opportunity to improve himself with God's help. The article concludes by quoting a Bible passage where Paul says suffering produces endurance, character, and hope.
The document discusses George Washington and how he saw himself as a "work in progress" similar to Gilbert Stuart's unfinished portrait of Washington. It provides examples from Washington's "Rules of Civility" of how he sought self-improvement. The document then discusses how Christians are also a "work in progress" through sanctification by the Holy Spirit. It provides tips on how to keep faith strong and grow closer to God through Bible study, prayer, worship, and fellowship.
The document summarizes a sermon by Pastor Dave Hatch discussing the parable of the Good Samaritan. It analyzes the interpretations of the parable by early Church Fathers including Saint John Chrysostom. They viewed the Samaritan as representing Christ healing the wounded man and bringing him to the Church, represented as a hospital. The document asserts that Our Saviour Lutheran Church fulfills this role as a place where the broken can receive spiritual healing from Christ through the Church. It provides the schedule for upcoming church events in April.
1. The document summarizes 7 principles from the book Prisoners of Our Thoughts for understanding and enduring crucible experiences. The principles focus on choosing your attitude, finding meaning, living in the present moment, avoiding working against yourself, gaining perspective, shifting focus, and living for something beyond yourself.
2. Crucible experiences are hardships that transform and improve us, though they are difficult to endure. The principles aim to help Christians understand and make the most of such trials by relying on spiritual tools like prayer and Scripture.
3. The newsletter issue provides biblical passages about hardships to show readers they are not alone in their struggles and encourages sticking close to God through difficult times.
The pastor visits a nursing home for worship services. He notices that attendance is growing since they made three changes: 1) Learning residents' names and calling them by name, 2) Arranging seating in a circle so residents can see each other, and 3) Adding trivia games to make worship more fun. One resident asks for prayers to walk again. The pastor reassures him they will pray for that, and look forward to the day when he can walk on streets of gold in heaven.
A man in prison wrote to Our Saviour Lutheran Church asking for money and a Bible. The church sent him a nice leather Bible and a large radio handbook instead of money. The man wrote a thankful six-page letter in return and included three handmade paper crosses as gifts. His response showed that small gifts can touch people's hearts.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church is announcing various upcoming events and needs volunteers. On December 2, 9, and 23 help is needed at Lambeau Field. The annual Christmas Cookie Sale will be held on December 9. Donations of cookies, candy, and breads are requested by December 8. Volunteers are also needed to distribute items to needy families by December 12. Scrip cards can be purchased to help support the church.
The document provides announcements for various church events including Wednesday night meals, adult confirmation classes, volunteer opportunities at Lambeau Field, youth activities, and fundraising events for the church and school. Adopt-a-Bill continues to raise additional funds and volunteers are still needed for Packer games. Classes, meals, and activities are announced for different ages. Donations are being collected for various organizations and opportunities to support the school are mentioned through magazine sales, haircuts, and auctions.
The document contains announcements for various church and school activities including adopting a bill to help pay invoices, adult education classes on basic beliefs, Wednesday night meals at the church, fish fries and chili dump fundraisers, volunteer opportunities including working at Packers games, and tours of Bethesda's original campus. It also includes notices about collecting donations for various causes, upcoming meetings, and youth activities like a movie outing and fundraising by waxing vehicles.
This document summarizes a passage from the Epistle to Diognetus, a 2nd century Christian apologetic text. The passage describes how early Christians lived in the world similarly to others but held themselves apart in their faith and devotion to God. It compares Christians to the soul inhabiting the body - living in the world but not being of it. The summary concludes by noting the document shows how Christians endured persecution despite increasing in number.
The document contains announcements for various church activities and volunteer opportunities at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, including:
- The praise band is looking for musicians to join them in practicing on Wednesdays and playing on Sundays.
- Sunday school teacher positions are available for those interested in teaching classes every other week.
- Several educational programs and volunteer roles are described, such as The Truth Project bible study classes and opportunities to donate items or time.
- Upcoming events are announced like the Fall Rally potluck on September 16th and a couples retreat from September 21-23.
The document is a newsletter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, WI from September 2012. It discusses how the pastor's communion kit travels with him everywhere and the stories it could tell of bringing communion to those in hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, and other places. It notes how the kit's contents provide nourishment, hope, and freedom for those who receive communion from it.
The document contains announcements for a church congregation. It includes openings for the praise band, a request for Sunday school teachers, information about adopting a bill to help with unified receipts, details on an upcoming fall rally, an update on scrip sales, mite collection totals, opportunities to volunteer at Lambeau Field for Packers games, and various other church activities and donation requests.
This document is from The Voice Online and discusses being alone with God through prayer and reflection. It encourages readers to get away from crowds and distractions to spend time alone with God. It provides the example of Brother Lawrence, who found a way to be alone with God even when busy or among others. The overall message is that true faith involves cultivating an inner spiritual life through prayer and Scripture, and being alone with God helps one grow closer to Him.
The document contains announcements from Our Saviour Lutheran Church regarding upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. These include Sunday school teacher registration, adult Bible studies, fundraising for a youth trip, a Super Sale event, choir signups, and requests for donations of food and beverages.
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1. OUR SAVIOUR
THE VOICE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
LUTHERAN CHURCH-
MISSOURI SYNOD
GREEN BAY, WIS. V O L U M E 6 , I S S U E 1 8 J U N E 2 0 1 0
Taking care of all four
David H. Hatch
Emotions, soul, dads, we are called to
mind and body. care for them “wholly,”
There they are, that is, every component.
the four components of a Were we just to feed
human. Taking care of them, would that be
one and ignoring the enough? Were we to
others would be like feed them and listen to
keeping air and good their cries when they
tread on one tire of our stub their toes, would Savior? Envision a
vehicle and ignoring the that be complete? Were comfortable chair in
care of the other three. we to add, caring for your home; add to that a
Imagine running down their minds by reading quiet time during the
Caption describing picture
the road with three tires with them and educating
or graphic. day. See yourself there,
we cared for and them, would something connecting daily to the
Find us on the Web! http://www.oslc-gb.org
ignoring the fourth one. else still be missing? Savior. Guaranteed, your
Yikes! Our whole being How about their soul? faith will grow, your
is a gift from God: emo- Consider family prayers life’s foundation will
tions, soul, mind and at meal time, prayers at firm-up and your
body. All four are in their bedside, reading compass heading will be
need of maintenance and from the Bible or clearer; your obstacles
constant care. Ignore one Catechism during the will be easier to
of them and all of them evening. How about navigate.
suffer. reciting the Lord’s Have you been
Yet, would you agree, Prayer and the Apostle’s ignoring the care and
often we Creed with them, and feeding your soul? There
neglect one or more of having them know the is no better time than this
these four vital Ten Commandments? very second to turn that
components? Which And this goes for around, would you
ones do you give us as well. Do we agree?
attention to? Which ones compartmentalize the
get less or no attention? care of our soul just on
How about with Sundays? How about, for
the people in our lives, our own soul’s sake, we
especially our loved ones set a daily time for
and primarily our refreshing our
children? As moms and relationship with our
2. PAGE 2
A Scrip everyone may want to read
What is Scrip? proceeds go to Our choice and versatility,
Wouldn’t it be cool if a Saviour’s ministries. Scrip is also a great gift
bunch of stores would If you have a student at idea for anyone and any
give a percentage of their Trinity, NEW Lutheran occasion. What do I have
profits to OSLC? They High, Our Saviour’s to do? Just go to the
do! That is what Scrip is! preschool or in our youth Welcome Center and buy
Scrip looks like program, every time you the Scrip cards for many
gift cards, and are the purchase Scrip, 50 percent of the local businesses you
same as cash, but the of the profit will go into shop. It is a win-win
church benefits. The store your child’s account.* arrangement for everyone.
you shop at gives Our This puts your regular How much can Our
Saviour a percentage of shopping dollars to work Saviour earn? The sky is
what you spend when you for the limit. We invite you to
purchase the card. All you ministry. Scrip can be join us in the good habit of
do is buy the cards at the used to purchase anything purchasing Scrip at the
Welcome Center for the from groceries and fuel to Welcome Center as we all
store(s) where you plan to clothing, support the mission!
shop, just as if you were toys, entertainment and
buying a gift card. The more. Offering freedom of *You must enroll for this program. Details
at the Welcome Center.
Learn more
about the Lutheran
OSLC official acts
Women's Missionary Baptisms:
Trenton James Ramel
League or Lutheran
Mara Corin Ebbers Born: March 27, 2010
Women in Mission by Baptized: May 9, 2010
Born: December 28, 2009
reading their blog at Son of Joseph and Melissa Ramel
Baptized: April 18, 2010
oslclwml.blogspot.com.
Daughter of Richard and Leah
Meeting minutes and Ebbers Received his/her Crown:
any other news from
Conner Lawrence Jeffords Pamela J. Koeller
the group is posted on
Born: January 6, 2010 August 28, 1951 - April 16, 2010
this blog. Ladies are
Baptized: May 2, 2010 Funeral service held in Clintonville,
encouraged to leave WI on April 19, 2010
Son of Ryan and Jennifer Jeffords
messages and guys can
do it too! Kaitlyn Lydia Dillenburg Robert ‘Bob’ Clark
Born: January 11, 2010 February 10, 1920 - May 9, 2010
Baptized: May 9, 2010 Funeral service held at Our Saviour
Daughter of Shane Dillenburg and Lutheran Church on May 14, 2010
Heather Groth
THE VOICE
3. PAGE 3
Messages from the Stewardship Board:
Adopt a student through weekly tithing
Our Saviour church, is $40,600, or would like to be
Lutheran Church about $1,400 per student designated for Trinity
supports Christian per year, or $117 per students and the money
education for our student per month. will be applied to our
children. As such, we Members of the Our obligation to the school.
provide financial support Saviour congregation are God has blessed us with a
for Trinity Lutheran invited to "adopt a great opportunity to
School, which uses our student" by designating provide Christian
building, and for N.E.W. additional contributions education to our young
Lutheran High School. toward students at people and we joyfully
Our annual obligation to Trinity. Write on your return some of our
Trinity, which is a giving envelope the blessings for that
mission project of the amount of money you purpose.
Help avoid the summer slump
Summer vacations and not let their summer all of our excellent staff
are upon us and that's a giving fall behind. June members and this
good thing. We all need and July are always our building in which to
our batteries recharged. lowest giving months. It worship, and we thank
But while we are fishing, is much easier for our God every day for our
sightseeing and camping, treasurer, Gay Pivonka, to blessings. So, please, if
the work of our pay the bills when there you are going to be gone,
congregation goes on and is a consistent flow of be consistent in your
our fixed costs remain, income and not a roller giving so that the mission
Take well, fixed. We ask that
everyone would
coaster-like ebb and flow
of cash. We are very
of the church can
continue.
note! prayerfully remember
Our Saviour congregation
fortunate to have pastors
such as Dave and Greg,
Changes at the North Wisconsin Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod District Office were placed into
effect May 28, 2010. The toll-free number (1-800-322-2421) is no longer in service. Please use the local
number, 1-715-845-8241. As of July 30, 2010, the P.O. Box 8064 will no longer be in service, either. Mail
may begin to be addressed immediately to: North Wisconsin District Office, 3103 Seymour Lane,
4. PAGE 4
June 2010
From Pastor Greg
Help your teenagers stay connected to God
A close relationship with God is both the core of our Christian life and our highest end as human
beings. As we learn about God and develop intimacy with him, our faith morphs from a “practice”
to a lifestyle. Worship and Bible study not only help us experience God, they strengthen us for
life’s daily challenges.
When Group Magazine recently surveyed 20,000 Christian teenagers about their priorities,
“praying and developing a relationship with God.” was at the top. But many youth ministers were
surprised by those survey results. “Kids’ actions
communicate something different,” noted one youth minister. “They’re so busy…that it seems the
first things to get dropped are the items listed as priorities.”
Another wrote, “My teens struggle with prayer, and many tell me a relationship with God is hard,
confusing, and at times, not relevant.”
Taking time to “Be still, and know that I am God!” (Psalm 46:10) is challenging in our always-on-
the-go culture. Kids are surrounded by noise—and have a lot of noise in their hearts. Distractions, worries, fears, and hurts often
make a relationship with God more difficult, but they also make it more important.
Kids look to their parents as examples of how to stay connected to God. If you’ve kept this relationship
private, let your teenagers in on ways you stay in touch with God. Also share ways it has sustained you through life’s ups and
downs, and assure your kids that the same will be true for them too.
Dare 2 Share Ministries president, Greg Stier
discusses staying connected through prayer:
Prayer is emptied of its power when it’s for public show
or word-count dependent. How fancy our prayers Search Institute researchers surveyed more than 7,000
sound doesn’t matter to God; it’s whether or not we kids in eight countries (including America) to gauge how
actually believe he will answer our prayers. In James 1:6, teenagers around the world view their relationship with
God tells us how a Christian should approach God in God. Some responses:
prayer: “But when he asks, he must believe and not 55 percent of teens surveyed say their “spirituality” has grown
stronger over the last few years, and 43 percent of U.S. kids
doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea,
say they’re both spiritual and
blown and tossed by the wind.” (NIV)
religious.
We must teach our teenagers to pray in faith. How? By
What nourishes teenagers’
showing them how to pray! Every time you pray with
spiritual lives?
your kids, you have an opportunity to exemplify
Nature—87%
authentic, faith-filled conversations with God. Remind
Listening to or playing music—
teenagers of the awesome encouragement prayer 82%
brings. When you feel the odds are stacked against you, The influence of parents—76%
just imagine the scene in heaven as the Holy Spirit and Spending time helping others—76%
Jesus himself are praying for you in that very moment. Being alone in a quiet place—74%
Prayer is an unbelievable honor. The way is open The influence of friends—71%
through the sacrifice of Christ for us to have direct What activities feed kids’ spiritual growth?
access to the supreme power in the universe. Take time Reading books—47%
to pray. Make time to pray. Run to Jesus! Kneel by his Praying—44%
side and the Spirit’s side at heaven’s prayer bench, and Helping others—44%
watch what happens. Attending religious worship or prayer services—40%
5. Great Questions PAGE 5
to Ask Your Kids
Use these discussion starters
to connect with your teenag-
ers about connecting with PRAY THAT:
God: 1. Your teenagers will keep their relationship with God as a top
priority.
1. How close do you usually feel to 2. Your teenagers develop a strong prayer life and dig into
God, and why? How do you view God’s Word to grow closer to him.
him: as a friend? a Savior? A 3. The relationship your kids develop with God will help them
judge? Other? persevere during difficulties and will encourage them to
reach out to others.
2. What does it mean to “be still” 4. Your own connection with God stays strong and that you set
before God? What makes that a positive example for your teenagers in this area.
challenging?
Verse of the Month
3. What happens in your life when “The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He
you don’t keep in touch with God? the desires of those who fear him; he hears their
grants
What times and places are best for cries for help and rescues them. The Lord protects all
you to pray and why? those who love him.” (Psalm 145:18-20)
4. How does reading the Bible We aren’t the only participants in maintaining a relationship
make you feel about God? About with God. Thankfully, he’s in charge of that, too. God gives us a
yourself? What are your favorite desire to know him. He reaches out by answering our prayers,
verses? meeting our needs, and providing fellow Christians to build up
5. How can we encourage others our faith. Jesus, who has endured human struggles, intercedes
as we walk with God? to God on our behalf. And the Holy Spirit lives in our hearts,
guiding us to truth and true life.
Going Deeper On SimplyYouthMinistry.com, Andy Blanks, Student Life’s resource
development director, writes about lessons he learned by setting aside time for teenagers
to connect with God
When I led my youth group in a “spiritual disciplines” retreat
awhile back, I was overwhelmed at the number of teenagers
who, when given an opportunity, chose to spend meaningful
time cultivating their relationship with Christ.
Most teenagers took the time seriously, practicing a mix of
some guided Scripture meditation and some in-depth study
based on a study guide I had created for them. All in all, it was
a great event, a time of spiritual recharging for kids and adults
alike. Throughout the weekend, kids came up to me saying
how much fun they had praying and listening.
The main thing I learned is that the Holy Spirit is capable of moving in the lives of all Christians, even
the most non-committed, spiritually distracted teenager. The key is that the Holy Spirit must be given
room to move! That was the point of our weekend, to provide intentional room for an encounter. We
made the time, and the Holy Spirit came through. I watched life-change happen before my eyes.
I also learned that even though I talk the good talk about guiding teenagers deeper into their
relationship with God, I had some significant-if-secret hesitations about how a weekend centered on
“disciplines” would go over. Well, the kids proved me wrong at every turn. And this is one time I was
glad to be proven wrong.
6. PAGE 6 This page is designed to inform and educate parents and isn’t meant to endorse any music or movie.
Our prayer is that you will make informed decisions on what your kids listen to and watch.
MUSICSPOTLIGHT
Mainstream Artist Christian Artist
Background: The 23-year-old dance-pop singer
Background: This pop-punk band got its start
has made a huge splash on the music scene in a
playing in youth group and went on to play youth
very short time. In 2009, she sang on Flo Rida’s
camps, where they got their name. “Me and
hit “Right Round.” Her lone album came out in
Jesus” was a No. 1 song on Christian charts and
January 2010 and debuted at No. 1 on the
won a Dove Award. The band tours frequently,
Billboard charts. She’s already played on Saturday
opening for bands such as Kutless and Newsboys.
Night Live.
Albums: Everything Is Different Now (2010),
Album: Animal (2010)
Expect the Impossible (2008), All Gas. No
What Parents should know: Kesha has said
Brake. (2005)
she’s all about having fun—that if it feels good,
What Parents should know: Stellar Kart is one
you should do it. Lyrics from her hit “Tik Tok”
of many pop-punk bands in Christian music. Their
refer to drinking and partying. She sees herself as
positive message is a wonderful antidote to the
working to empower women, but that’s probably
disillusionment of many secular bands in that
not the type of power parents want for their girls.
genre.
What Kesha says: “I wrote every song on this
What Stellar Kart says: “The album certainly
album so it’s a really accurate description of my
has a positive outlook on life and [is] full of hope.
life over the last four years. I’ll write about a guy,
It's a realization that we can’t make it though this
I’ll write about a girl, I’ll write about a bar, I’ll
life on our own…but we can do it with God’s help
write about an old guy hitting on me…”
by allowing him to step in and take control.”
Discussion questions: Does Kesha’s life appeal
Discussion questions: Do you feel you have
to you? Why or why not? What are the dangers
control of your life? Why or why not? How do
in living for only fun things? How would living
you deal with feeling out of control? Read aloud
that way make you happier, or not? Explain.
Deuteronomy 4:39. What does trying to control
Read aloud Matthew 5:1-10. How does Jesus’
our lives say about our faith? How much
idea of happiness compare with the world’s idea?
responsibility do we have for our own lives? How
Is happiness a choice? What can you do to be
much control of your life are you willing to hand
happier?
over to God, and why?
Movie: The A-Team (releases June 11); Genre: Action-adventure; Rating: Not yet rated
Synopsis: In this remake of the 1980s hit TV show, a group of former soldiers are arrested for
a crime they didn’t commit. They escape from prison and become soldiers of fortune, fighting
on the side of justice.
Discussion questions: Have you ever been blamed for something you didn’t do? How did you
react to that? Have you ever wrongly accused someone else? How did it make you feel when
you discoveredTtheEtruth? IRead aloud Genesis 39:6-23. How did Joseph react to being falsely
H VO CE
imprisoned? What were the consequences of his actions? When and how should we fight against
false accusations?
7. VOLUME 6, ISSUE 18 PAGE 7
New charitable giving program from Thrivent Financial
From Thrivent Financial representatives
Thrivent Choice is a new member-directed giving program that gives members a voice in helping
choose where Thrivent Financial for Lutherans distributes a portion of its charitable grant funds.
Thrivent Financial members can participate in Thrivent Choice in one or two ways based on their
involvement with Thrivent Financial:
Thrivent Choice Voting Events: All benefit and associate members (age 16 or older) can
“vote” to distribute charitable funds among a short list of national charities (Lutheran and
non-Lutheran), one to two times per year.
Choice Dollars: About 30 percent of benefit members will be able to help direct Choice
Dollars to thousands of Lutheran nonprofit organizations, including Our Saviour Lutheran
Church.
Eligibility to help direct Choice Dollars is based on a benefit member’s involvement in
Thrivent Financial—via their level of fraternal benefit society product ownership (life
insurance, health insurance and annuities) or Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership. 80
percent of those eligible for Choice Dollars will be able to direct between $25 and $100, while
some may be able to direct as much as $500.
Note: Directing Choice Dollars will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of Thrivent
Choice.
Why
To get more members involved in determining how Thrivent Financial distributes its
charitable dollars.
To support nonprofit organizations that are important to members.
To highlight Thrivent Financial’s uniqueness as a fraternal benefit society by seeking member
input to distribute charitable grant funds.
To provide members with a unique benefit of membership.
When
April 19 to May 21: First Voting Event for all benefit and associate members
Summer: Choice Dollars launch to eligible members via a direct mail campaign over six weeks.
The letters will include eligible members’ approximate designated Choice Dollars for 2010.*
(continued on page 10)
December: Potential second Voting Event for all benefit and associate members
How
April 19 to May 21: Members may vote for their favorite national organization online
(Thrivent.com/choicevote) or via business reply card in the spring issue of “Thrivent” magazine
Summer: Eligible benefit members may help direct Choice Dollars online or by calling our service
center
Learn more
Contact the Fraternal Service Center at 800-236-3736 or mail@thrivent.com.
8. June 2010
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
7a Bible Study 6p Praise Band 8:30a Staff Meeting
5
9a Bible Study 6p Thrivent Charitable 12:15p Brown Bag
3p Olan Mills Portraits, Gift Seminar Worship, Parlor
Atrium 7p Traditional Worship
6 Camp Luther Sunday 7 8 9 10 Communion 11 12
7:45a Traditional Worship 5:30p Youth Board 7a Bible Study 6p Praise Band 12:15p Brown Bag
9:15a Praise Worship 7p Elders Meeting 9a Bible Study Worship, Parlor
10:45a Traditional Worship 7p Sweet Monday 7p Traditional Worship
5:30p OSLC 1, John Muir, 7:45p Evangelism
Bottom
5:30p OSLC 2, Murphy 2
13 Communion 14 15 16 17 18 19
7:45a Traditional Worship 7p Council Meeting 7a Bible Study 6p Praise Band 8:30a Staff Meeting
9:15a Praise Worship 9a Bible Study 12:15p Brown Bag
10:45a Traditional Worship Worship, Parlor
w/Adult Confirmation 7p Traditional Worship
20 FATHER’S DAY 21 22 23 24 Communion 25 26
7:45a Traditional Worship 7p Board of 7a Bible Study 6p Praise Band 12:15p Brown Bag
9:15a Praise Worship Education 9a Bible Study Worship, Parlor
10:45a Traditional Worship 7p Traditional Worship
27 Communion 28 29 30 JULY 1
7:45a Traditional Worship 9a Vacation Bible 7a Bible Study 9a Vacation Bible 8:30a Staff Meeting
9:15a Praise Worship School 9a Bible Study School 9a Vacation Bible
10:45a Traditional Worship 3p Olan Mills Portraits 9a Vacation Bible 6p Praise Band School
7p Fellowship School 12:15p Brown Bag
7p Stewardship 3p Olan Mills Portraits Worship, Parlor
7:30p Trinity School 7p Traditional Worship
Board
9. VOLUME 6, ISSUE 18 PAGE 9
July 2010 OSLC Usher Schedule
Day: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team:
Thu. 01-Jul 7:00 pm J. Boettcher Bryant Clayton; Anthony Clayton; †UN
Sun. 04-Jul 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 04-Jul 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 04-Jul 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 08-Jul 7:00 pm HC C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 11-Jul 7:45 am HC M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 11-Jul 9:15 am HC D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 11-Jul 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; †UN
Thu. 15-Jul 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 18-Jul 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 18-Jul 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Elyssa Ammerman; Kathy Ammerman
Sun. 18-Jul 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu. 22-Jul 7:00 pm HC J. Boettcher Bryant Clayton; Anthony Clayton; †UN
Sun. 25-Jul 7:45 am HC J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 25-Jul 9:15 am HC D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 25-Jul 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 29-Jul 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) 983-9821or e-mail spangenr@uwgb.edu
Without a prayer submitted by Adeline Grieser
After being interviewed by the school administration for a job as a seventh grade
teacher, Paul nodded thoughtfully and said, “Let me see if I’ve got this right. I’m to fill
every moment of their school life with a love for learning, a sense of pride in their
ethnicity and modify any disruptive behavior. I look for signs of abuse and censor their
dress habits. I’m to wage a war on drugs, check backpacks for weapons and raise their
self-esteem. You want me to teach them patriotism, good citizenship, sportsmanship and
fair play. I’m to check their heads for lice, maintain a safe environment, offer advice, More of
write letters of recommendation for scholarships and encourage respect for the cultural
diversity of others.
Adeline’s
wit can be
“My contract requires me to work on my own time after school, evenings and found on
weekends grading papers. Also, I must spend my summer vacation working toward the
advance certification and a master’s degree. I also have to attend
outside
faculty meetings and PTA meetings on my own time. I am to be a
paragon of virtue, such that my very presence will awe my students cover of
into being obedient and respectful of authority no matter where in this
the world they may travel. You want me to incorporate technology month’s
into the learning experience and relate personally to each student?
issue!
And you want all this without a prayer?”
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The Office of Lay Ministry explained
From the Stewardship Board
For more than five wish to start a quilter’s group; atrium once a month.
years, The Board of we can find and invite those The office can track who is
Stewardship has been folks. Likewise, perhaps a shut on what board or
visioning and blueprinting a -in needs his/her lawn mowed committee and who is doing
special place called the Office and can be connected to a what task or project.
of Lay Ministry. This office young person who is in the Here, members can come
will be an information hub for neighborhood. to find where they can
the church family, a needs-and OLM will help the pastors volunteer time or see, and
-gifts matching office. The and office staff to secure consider, short-term
word “lay” is related to the volunteers for assisting at projects that need to be
word “laity” which is the non- funerals, weddings, completed.
clergy general church events and to Much more is to come.
members of the track special needs. Exciting? Practical?
church. Therefore, in loose Volunteers may send Helpful? Ministry-centered?
terms it means “the office, or birthday cards to shut-ins, Family-like? You bet!
hub, from which the members coordinate meal deliveries to Complete? No. Making
of the church do ministry.” someone recovering at home, progress? Yes! The OLM has
This office will assist in folding bulletins, been “blueprinting” for some
eventually offer the following label the Voice for mailing, time now, with the pooling of
ministry connections, and help with data entry, etc. minds, seeking outside ideas
more: This will be the place and processing every angle of
where a board or committee in this program. We have many
The office will hold a list need of new folks for a special bricks to lay, so to speak. Yet
of our member’s interests and project or to serve on the team the OLM has its direction and
skill sets so that, if needed, can find foundation. You will hear
they can be contacted and assistance in locating members more about this as the months
offered an to help. roll by. We welcome your
opportunity to serve. In the future, this may be input! Your contact is Richard
(Remember the pink inventory where folks may come to Ryman, chairman of the Board
forms folks have been filling adopt a space and so maintain of Stewardship.
out?) For example, the building. For example, a
woodworkers may be needed family may choose to adopt
to build benches or some may washing the windows in the
Want to knit for the From page 7
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us. There are patterns past, GivingPlus and Care in Congregations, have been
available; needles can discontinued. ‘Choice Dollars’ voting is Thrivent Financial’s way
be borrowed. Lessons to return those dollars to Lutheran churches, schools and other
are available. For more Lutheran organizations through direct involvement of the
information, call members of Thrivent Financial. Please consider allocating all or
Caroline Arndt: 920-469-3140. part of your Choice Dollars to Our Saviour.
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A state police officer sees a car puttering “Oh, no, officer,” Clara replied. “I was doing
along the highway at 22 mph. Shaking his head, the limit. Exactly 22 mph.” Explaining that it was
thinking, “too slow, too slow,” he pulls the driver Route 22, not the speed limit, he saw the elderly
over. Walking up to the car he sees three elderly driver relax. “Oh, thank you, thank you!” she
ladies in the back seat and two in the front looking exclaimed. Still concerned, the officer asked,
pale-faced and scared. “Good morning. May I have “Ma’am, I have to ask if you ladies are okay? These
your name?” “Clara.” the driver whispers. Calmly women seem awfully shaken and haven’t said a word
the officer says, “Don’t worry, Clara, you weren’t the whole time?” “Oh, they’ll be alright in a minute,”
speeding but you should know that driving lower than Clara replied. “We just got off Route 119.”
the speed limit is dangerous to you and other drivers.”
John was walking along a California beach it but it is hard for me to justify your desire for things
deep in prayer. Suddenly, he said out loud, “Lord, of this world. Think of another wish that would honor
grant me one wish.” The waves roared and a voice and glorify me.”
said, “This is the Lord. Because you have TRIED to John thought, and said, “I wish I could
be faithful, I will grant you one wish.” John knelt, understand women. I want to know how they feel
folded his hands and said. “I adore Hawaii. Build a inside, what they are thinking about, why they cry for
bridge so I can drive there any time.” The Lord nothing. How can I make a woman truly
said, “Your wish is too materialistic. Think of the happy?” After a few minutes, the Lord sighed, “Do
logistics, the supports needed to reach the bottom of you want two lanes or four?”
the Pacific, the concrete and steel. No John, I can do