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

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Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Green Bay, WI
April 2013 Volume 1, Issue 16
More on the Church as a Hospital
By: Pastor David H. Hatch
Including text by Martin Luther and Chaplain Mike of Internet Monk
“For, thank God, a child seven years old knows what the
Church is, namely, the holy believers and lambs who
hear the voice of their Shepherd.” Martin Luther, The
Smalcald Articles, III.12
Definition: The Church is a holy people who believe
in Christ. Luther starts with a definition of “church” as
a community of people who are in Christ by faith and in
whom the Holy Spirit is at work to make them holy (and
well, spiritual). “If the words, ‘I believe that there is a
holy Christian people,’ had been used in the Children’s
Creed, all the misery connected with this meaningless
and obscure word (“church”) might easily have been
avoided,” he writes.
Painting of a medieval Church hospital
The German word “kirche” did not carry this idea as
In last month’s article, we talked about the parable of the clearly as Luther would have liked, and so he clarifies:
Good Samaritan. In that article, it stated that an essential “Ecclesia, however, should mean the holy Christian
teaching of the Holy Fathers was that the Church is a people, not only of the days of the apostles, who are long
"Hospital" which cures the wounded man, like at the inn since dead, but to the end of the world, so that there is
and by the innkeeper, as told in the Good Samaritan always a holy Christian people on earth, in whom Christ
parable. “He went to him and bandaged his wounds, lives, works, and rules, per redemptionem, ‘through
pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own grace and remission of sin,’ and the Holy Spirit, per
donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.” vivificationem et sanctificationem, ‘through daily
(Luke 10:34) In many passages of Holy Scripture such purging of sin and renewal of life,’ so that we do not
language is used or can be inferred that the church is a remain in sin but are enabled and obliged to lead a new
hospital. life, abounding in all kinds of good works, as the Ten
Commandments or the two tables of Moses’ law
When we see the church as a hospital, what does that command, and not in old, evil works.”
hospital-church look like? What can we expect to see
there? Let’s poke around history and some old
documents for our answer. - Cont’d on page 2 -

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- Cont’d from page 1-
Christ is the Hospital’s Great Physician, working
In the church, like a hospital, people are being healed through the Word and the sacraments of Baptism and the
from the inside out! Lord’s Supper.
In the course of his presentation, Luther stresses the Mark II: These Christian, holy people are recognized by
“common holiness” of God’s people. By this he means Baptism. - This “holy bath of regeneration” (Titus 3:5),
that the Holy Spirit “renews heart, soul, body, work, and if “taught, believed, and administered correctly
conduct,” in contrast to Catholicism’s emphasis on a according to Christ’s ordinance,” is a “public sign and
“special, higher, different, better holiness” that they a precious holy possession by which God’s people are
“invented” through extraordinary religious works of sanctified.” This sign surely indicates the presence of a
merit. “Just throw a surplice over your head and you genuine Christian, holy people; a people who are getting
are holy in accordance with the Roman church’s better.
holiness,” he sardonically observes.
Mark III: These Christian, holy people are recognized
The true common holiness of Christ is seen rather in true by the holy Sacrament of the Altar. - Again, Luther
faith (the first table of the law) and in faithful living in stresses that the Lord’s Supper must be “rightly
our ordinary human relationships and responsibilities administered, believed, and received, according to
(the second table of the law). Christ’s institution.” As with baptism, he asserts that it
“belongs to him who receives it, not to him who
Since Christ fulfilled the law for us, and set us free, the administers it,” therefore, one need not worry about
church is where we are unshackled from the bondage of being properly dressed to receive it or whether you are
sin and our “feet our healed”, that we might serve Him! male or female or young or old, nor does one need to be
overly concerned about the holiness of the one giving it.
From this definitional basis, Luther lists the marks of Communion is God’s sacrament, benefiting those who
these “Christian, holy people.” receive it with faith in Christ.
Mark I: These Christian, holy people possess the Word Mark IV: These Christian, holy people are recognized
of God. - “This is the principal item, and the holiest of by the Office of the Keys exercised publicly. - The
holy possessions…” Wherever this word is “preached, office of the keys (Matthew 18:15-20) involves the
believed, professed, and lived,” we should not doubt, confession and forgiveness of sins: “if a Christian sins,
said Luther, that the true church is there. If there were he should be reproved; and if he does not mend his
only one sign, this would be it. ways, he should be bound in his sin and cast out.” The
keys must be used differently, both publicly and
privately, according to the needs of the penitent. “Now
where you see sins forgiven or reproved in some
persons, be it publicly or privately, you may know that
God’s people are there.”
Mark V: These Christian, holy people are recognized by
the fact that they consecrate Ministers. - God has so
arranged the church that it has officers. That is, as Paul
writes in Ephesians 4, though all the church is the Body
of Christ, he has instituted that “competent and chosen”
Wounded US soldiers utilizing a church at San Pedro de Macati as a - Cont’d on page 3 -
hospital during the Philippine-American War 1899-1902

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- Cont’d from page 2 - those noted before since some heathen too practice
these works and indeed at times appear holier than
people should be entrusted with administering the Christians…”
Word, Sacraments, and Keys. (Luther specifically
exempts women from this function, and in the rest of Now we know a bit more about the church as a hospital,
this point he goes on a rant about Rome’s requirement what the role is, and can identify the “Marks of the
for celibacy.) And so, when a congregation “Calls” a Church”.
pastor, they are calling, on behalf of God, a doctor for
their souls. Finally, the Greek words for 'Lord, have mercy,' which
are 'Kyrie, eleison,' not only mean ‘forgive me,’ but
Mark VI: These Christian, holy people are recognized also, 'Lord, soothe me, comfort me, take away my pain,
by prayer, public praise, and thanksgiving to God. - and show me your steadfast love.' And isn’t that what
Here Luther advocates for “congregational” worship in happened for the dying man taken to the hospital-inn by
which all who gather may participate and learn. the Good Samaritan? Is that not what happens for you
“However, we are now speaking of prayers and songs and me in a similar hospital called, “the church”?
which are intelligible and from which we can learn and
by means of which we can mend our ways. The clamor
or monks and nuns and priests are not prayer, nor is it
praise to God; for they do not understand it, nor do they
learn anything from it…”
Can you imagine, in a hospital hallway, the patients all
come out of their rooms in the morning and sing songs
and find mutual encouragement? Ah, the worship
experience is just this! Much of the text above is printed by permission from:
http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/luther-on-the-marks-of-the-
church
Mark VII: These Christian, holy people are recognized
by “the holy possession of the sacred cross”
(suffering). - “They must endure every misfortune and
persecution, all kinds of trials and evil from the devil, Volume 1, Issue 16 - April 2013
the world, and the flesh (as the Lord’s Prayer indicates) ‘The Voice Online’ is published monthly by
by inward sadness, timidity, fear, outward poverty, Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All rights
contempt, illness, and weakness, in order to become like reserved. No portion of this publication may be
their head, Christ.” Here we see Luther’s emphasis on
reproduced without permission.
the way of the cross versus the way of glory as marking
the path of Christian, holy people. “This too is a holy
Edited by Mark Stone.
possession whereby the Holy Spirit not only sanctifies
his people, but also blesses them.”
Please feel free to contact the church office with
In addition to these seven marks, Luther goes back to constructive suggestions and/or comments at
the matter of sanctification and allows that a holy life info@oslc-gb.org. Thanks to those who have
and growth in sanctification is also meant to mark already commented! We are always seeking
Christian people out as belonging to Christ. more congregational input and submissions.
Nevertheless, he does not include this with the other
marks, for the following reason: “However, these signs
(of sanctification) cannot be regarded as reliable as

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OFFICIAL ACTS
Baptisms:
Savannah Rose King
Born: May 4, 2007
Baptized: February 24, 2013
Daughter of Blaine and Shannon King
Membership Changes:
IN:
OUT: Gerald Kirchman
Received their Crown:
Daniel Lael
May 1, 1967 ~ February 19, 2013
Funeral service held on February 23, 2013
May 2013 OSLC Usher Schedule
Day Date Service Lead Usher Team
Thu. 02-May 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 05-May 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 05-May 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 05-May 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 09-May 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
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Sun. 12-May 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
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Sun. 19-May 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 19-May 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Thu. 23-May 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 26-May 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 26-May 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 26-May 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
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5. April 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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7pm Board of Elders 6:30am Spring General 12pm Staff Meeting 9am Truth Project 9:15am Beginnings
Election 3pm Youth Night 12:15pm Worship 3:30pm Open Gym
7am Bible Study 5pm Weds Night Meal 6:30pm Truth Project
9am Bible Study 6pm Praise Band 7pm Trad Worship
No Trinity or 6:30pm Cub Scouts 6pm Confirmation
Preschool classes 7pm Choir Practice 6:30pm SH Bible Study
7pm P&F Meeting
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
7:45am Trad Worship 6pm Church Council 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 12:15pm Worship 5pm Monthly 11am Fellowship
9:15am Praise Worship 9am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night 4pm Fish Fry Prep Fish Fry Hall rental
w/ Adult Confirmation 7pm Choir Practice 5pm Weds Night Meal 7pm Trad Worship 3:30pm Open Gym
9:15am Truth Project 6pm Praise Band
9:30am Sunday School 6pm Confirmation
10:45am Trad Worship w/ 6:30pm SH Bible Study
Adult Confirmation 7:30pm Youth Board
14 Mite Box Sunday 15 16 17 18 19 20
7:45am Trad Worship 7pm Board of 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 12:15pm Trad Worship 3:30pm Open Gym
9:15am Praise Worship Education 9am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night 7pm Trad Worship
w/ SS Assistance 6:30pm Cub Scouts 5pm Weds Night Meal
9:30am Sunday School 7pm Choir Practice 6pm Praise Band
10:45am Trad Worship 6pm Confirmation
w/ Holy Baptism 6:30pm SH Bible Study
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7:45am Trad Worship 6:30pm GBLSA 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 12:15pm Trad Worship 3:30pm Open Gym
9:15am Praise Worship 7pm Stewardship 9am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night 7pm Trad Worship 5:30pm Baumann
9:15am Bible Study 7pm Choir Practice 5pm Weds Night Meal Retirement Dinner
9:30am Sunday School 6pm Praise Band – The Ravine
10:30am Bible Study 6pm Confirmation
10:45am Trad Worship 6:30pm SH Bible Study
2pm Trinity Spring Musical
(K-Grade 4)
28 NEWLHS Partnership 29 30
Sunday 7am Bible Study
7:45am Trad Worship 8am OLM Meeting
9:15am Praise Worship 9am Bible Study
Bible/Catechism Day 6:30pm Cub Scouts
9:15am Bible Study 7pm Choir Practice
9:30am Sunday School
10:30am Bible Study
10:45am Trad Worship

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Partnership in Ministry
Q: What is Partnership in Ministry?
A: Partnership in Ministry is a distinctive opportunity, based on the Word of God that instills a spirit of thankful
giving and inspires people to be joyful stewards in support of a common vision for ministry.
Q: Why do we need to participate in Partnership in Ministry?
A: Our congregation is an owner of the Northeastern Wisconsin Lutheran High School Association. By the grace
of God and 35 years of ministry, NEWLHS School is launching an effort to strengthen its mission of Helping
Families Prepare Christian Leaders. NEWLHS is part of our mission, and this effort will strengthen the school.
Q: So what is the common vision?
A: The common vision of the Association and our congregation is simple: to pool the resources God has already
provided us and bring everyone in our area of influence closer to Christ! On Sunday, April 28th, Lutheran High
School will share its vision during worship and host a reception after services. With all Association congregations
participating, Partnership in Ministry has the potential to raise one million dollars for in support of our Association
students.
Q: People are hurting financially because of the condition of the national economy. Why are we doing
this now?
A: Biblical stewardship is not based upon whether times are good or bad economically, but rather on a grace
motivated response that is planned, regular, and sacrificial. This loving response is part of the growth of our faith
and is not dependent on economic circumstances.
Q: We are already tithing and contributing as much as we can. How does this appeal apply to us?
A: Tithing is an act of "first fruits giving" and should always be held as an important act of faith. From time to
time in the Bible, special offerings were gathered. This Partnership in Ministry Stewardship Appeal is a special
offering to strengthen the ministry of NEWLHS. Each person will seek God's will and blessing on their personal
faith promise decision for NEWLHS.
Q: How do we get started and become a ministry partner?
A: You will have the opportunity to hear the presentation on Sunday, April 28 th during our regular NEWLHS
Sunday. Following the service, you will be invited to a special reception to ask questions. At no time will you be
requested to fill out a Faith Promise Card (commitment) or write a check, until you have had the opportunity to
take the informational packet home to read, review and discuss before making your prayerful, Spirit-directed
response.
North Eastern Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Helping Families Prepare Christian Leaders!
Chris Nelson, Executive Director

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ADOPT A BILL BOARD
Our weekly offerings are not keeping up with our weekly budget of $10,373.37, so the ‘Adopt-A-Bill board’
returned on February 1 st. With the ‘Adopt-A-Bill Board,’ we ask donors to take an invoice copy from the board,
put it in an envelope (these are found on the board), make your check payable to OSLC, and drop it in the
collection plate or bring to the office. Please include your envelope number for credit, or indicate that you will
need a receipt. To date (as of the March 18 deposit), we have received an extra $2,721.41. We thank everyone who
reached out to us with these extra donations.
4065 or by email info@oslc-gb.org for more
information or to register.
Save the Date for Vacation
Bible School Calls and More Calls
Vacation Bible School will be held in the mornings Green Bay Trinity’s Call to Mr. John Weber to serve
June 24-27, 2013. Our theme this year is Kingdom as next year’s 5th and 6th grade teacher as well as
Rock, “Where Kids Stand Strong for God”. VBS is Principal was declined. The Call Committee will
open to children from the church and the community begin work to send out another call to fill this position
beginning with those who are age 3 (by September 1, for the 2013-14 school year. The Call to Mrs. Susan
2012) thru 5th grade. Youth who are 6th grade and older Grams to serve as the grade 1 and 2 teacher was
(including high school, college-aged and older adults) accepted!
are encouraged to volunteer. Camp Luther will be here
again to lead the older children and OSLC volunteers Mr. Paul Steinhaus, NEWLHS Science teacher, has
will lead ages 3-5. For further information, please accepted the Divine Call to serve as Principal at
contact Mike Charles at (920) 337-0940 or email Martin Luther High School in Fairmont, MN. He and
mwcharles62@gmail.com or Michelle in the office at his family will be missed by many in the Green Bay
(920) 468-4065 or email info@oslc-gb.org. community.
Registration forms will be available in the May issue
of The Voice Online and at church. Mr. Brian Scheller from Luther North High School in
St. Louis has declined the Call to be the Music
Ladies Luncheon Director at NEWLHS. Please continue to praise God
This great event returns soon. Sign up now for this for His blessing on Mr. Scheller and his work among
wonderfully memorable event to be held at Our the families of Luther North High School.
Saviour on Saturday, May 4. Major Ruth Fay is back
by popular demand. She is currently serving the NEWLHS has issued a call to Miss Stephanie Mueller,
Salvation Army in Janesville, WI. The doors will open who will be graduating from Concordia University in
at 11:30am and a delicious meal will be served at Seward, NE. Mill Mueller visited the campus on
12:00pm with the speaker to follow. Tickets are just Wednesday, March 20th to meet our ministry team, the
$15 and include all of the above amenities. Feel free to students, and other families in our community.
invite your mother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, etc. to
join you. Contact Michelle in the office at (920) 468-

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Donations Needed Choose Our Saviour for Your 3 and 4
Your donations to our rummage sales make them the Year Olds
great success that they have been for many years. The An open letter from Christina Scholz
Kids’ Only Sale, which will be held on May 18, is As a parent you have a very tough choice to make
looking for the stuff your kids have outgrown as well about your child’s preschool experience. For most
as the maternity clothes you no longer need. Toys, children, preschool is their first educational experience
games, clothes, costumes, books, ride-on toys, and the launching of their educational career that will
bedding, and more are welcome. span the remainder of their lives. I pray that, as you
make this choice, you realize Our Saviour Preschool is
Don’t have kids but want to donate to the church? The here to support your family and we would enjoy
Super Sale is SUPER because YOU help to fill the meeting with you.
gym. We accept all clean, usable, unbroken items.
Some suggested things are holiday decorations, As you visit Preschools in the area to choose what
glassware, small appliances, linens, tools, furniture, program is right for your family, I’d like you to
lamps, and more! Thanks for the offer…but we DO consider these questions:
NOT accept computer monitors, televisions (unless
they are flat panel or flat screen), or Encyclopedia-type • Is the environment a warm caring Christian
books. environment?
• Is the environment developmentally appropriate and
And Then There Were Two…Fish are the experiences geared toward children?
• Will your child be able to participate in activities that
Fries, That Is promote social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and
Just two more left this season. They have been super spiritual growth?
successful this year thanks to our wonderful volunteers • Do you feel confident that your child will become a
and the word of mouth advertising we get from you passionate learner for “doing” in a play-based
and those who attend. If you haven’t tried it yet, you curriculum as a result of the program?
are in for a treat. If you are a regular, thank you for • Do you feel your child will develop skills to think
your patronage. We could not do this without and investigate, learning about the world around them
everyone’s support of this event at Our Saviour. as a result of the program?
• Is it important that your child attend a Pre-K program
with numerous years of success? (Our Saviour
Are There Lost Books Preschool has been serving families for over 30 years.)
of the Bible? • Is it important that your child enjoys a highly
Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier is the Third Vice-President of functional classroom designed to meet the preschool
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, a history child’s best interests?
professor at Western Michigan University, and the
author of sixteen books and 250 scholarly You, as a parent are a partner in your child’s growth
articles…and he wants you to know the answer to this and development. If you answered YES to any of these
question. On June 15, 2013, this seminar will be held questions, please consider sending your 3, 4, or 5 year
at Concordia-Mequon. A description of the questions old child to Our Saviour’s Preschool. Please contact
to be answered, a schedule of the day’s events and Our Saviour today to schedule a visit to the classroom
registration forms can be found on the office hallway or to set up a meeting with me.
bulletin board.
Serving the Master Teacher,
Christina L. Scholz
Phone: 920-468-3596
Email: christina@oslc-gb.org

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BAUMANN RETIREMENT PARTY
Join the celebration as we thank and honor Ken and Murphy Baumann for their years at Green Bay Trinity
Lutheran School and elsewhere as they retire from a life of faithful service to God in our Lutheran schools.
When: Saturday, April 27 – 5:30pm reception; 6:30pm dinner; 8:00pm music
Where: The Ravine, 2633 Manitowoc Rd, Green Bay
Cost: $20 per person
RSVP: No later than Sunday, April 14, please
Mail your registration to Nora Champeau, 2751 Woodstock Ct., Green Bay, WI 54311. Please include your
name, the number attending, and your check (payable to Nora Champeau).