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.

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Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Green Bay, WI
October 2012 Volume 1, Issue 10
The Invisible Soul Is Guarded By
The Visible Body
By: Pastor Dave Hatch
Time travel would be cool if it were possible. And so, just as the Civil War was not long ago, so the
Historical writings are almost as good as time travel. writing below was written, relatively speaking, shortly
after Christ’s ascension. Wow!
The document below, written late in the second
century (circa 175-200 AD), speaks volumes about The document below would be during an era of history
how Christians were both presented to the public and known as “The Early Church”. This would have been
perceived by the public. It speaks about how their faith during a time of great Christian persecution when
saw them through. many were martyred for their faith.
For relevance, this document would have been written Epistle to Diognetus
after the short length of time following Christ’s Chapters 5 - 7**
ascension which is about the same length of time as
between the Civil War and now (not very long). Albert 5. For the Christians are distinguished from other
Henry Woolson* (February 11, 1850 – August 2, men neither by country, nor language, nor the
1956), was the last surviving member of the Union customs which they observe. For they neither
Army, which fought in the American Civil War. He inhabit cities of their own, nor employ a peculiar
was also the last surviving Civil War veteran on either form of speech, nor lead a life which is marked out
side whose status is undisputed. by any singularity. The course of conduct which
they follow has not been devised by any
speculation or deliberation of inquisitive men; nor
do they, like some, proclaim themselves the
advocates of any merely human doctrines.
But, inhabiting Greek as well as barbarian cities,
according as the lot of each of them has
determined, and following the customs of the
natives in respect to clothing, food, and the rest of
their ordinary conduct, they display to us their
wonderful and confessedly striking method of life.
Persecution has existed since the beginnings of the Christian
church. Early Christians were persecuted for their faith, at the
hands of both the Jews and the Romans. This continued from the
1st century until the early 4th, when the religion was legalized. - Cont’d on page 2 -
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- Cont’d from page 1 - abjure pleasures. The soul loves the flesh that hates
it, and [loves also] the members; Christians
They dwell in their own countries, but simply as likewise love those that hate them.
sojourners. As citizens, they share in all things
with others, and yet endure all things as if The soul is imprisoned in the body, yet preserves
foreigners. Every foreign land is to them as their that very body; and Christians are confined in the
native country, and every land of their birth as a world as in a prison, and yet they are the
land of strangers. They marry, as do all [others]; preservers of the world. The immortal soul dwells
they beget children; but they do not destroy their in a mortal tabernacle; and Christians dwell as
offspring. They have a common table, but not a sojourners in corruptible [bodies], looking for an
common bed. incorruptible dwelling in the heavens. The soul,
when but ill-provided with food and drink,
They are in the flesh, but they do not live after the becomes better; in like manner, the Christians,
flesh. They pass their days on earth, but they are though subjected day by day to punishment,
citizens of heaven. They obey the prescribed laws, increase the more in number. God has assigned
and at the same time surpass the laws by their them this illustrious position, which it were
lives. They love all men, and are persecuted by all. unlawful for them to forsake.
They are unknown and condemned; they are put to
death, and restored to life. They are poor, yet make 7. For, as I said, this was no mere earthly
many rich; they are in lack of all things, and yet invention which was delivered to them, nor is it a
abound in all; they are dishonoured, and yet in mere human system of opinion, which they judge
their very dishonour are glorified. They are evil it right to preserve so carefully, nor has a
spoken of, and yet are justified; they are reviled, dispensation of mere human mysteries been
and bless; they are insulted, and repay the insult committed to them, but truly God Himself, who is
with honour; they do good, yet are punished as almighty, the Creator of all things, and invisible,
evil-doers. When punished, they rejoice as if has sent from heaven, and placed among men,
quickened into life; they are assailed by the Jews [Him who is] the truth, and the holy and
as foreigners, and are persecuted by the Greeks; incomprehensible Word, and has firmly
yet those who hate them are unable to assign any established Him in their hearts. He did not, as one
reason for their hatred. might have imagined, send to men any servant, or
angel, or ruler, or any one of those who bear sway
6. To sum up all in one word— what the soul is in over earthly things, or one of those to whom the
the body, that are Christians in the world. The soul government of things in the heavens has been
is dispersed through all the members of the body, entrusted, but the very Creator and Fashioner of
and Christians are scattered through all the cities of all things—by whom He made the heavens—by
the world. The soul dwells in the body, yet is not whom he enclosed the sea within its proper
of the body; and Christians dwell in the world, yet bounds—whose ordinances all the stars faithfully
are not of the world. observe—from whom the sun has received the
measure of his daily course to be observed —
The invisible soul is guarded by the visible body, whom the moon obeys, being commanded to
and Christians are known indeed to be in the shine in the night, and whom the stars also obey,
world, but their godliness remains invisible. The following the moon in her course; by whom all
flesh hates the soul, and wars against it, though things have been arranged, and placed within their
itself suffering no injury, because it is prevented proper limits, and to whom all are subject—the
from enjoying pleasures; the world also hates the
Christians, though in nowise injured, because they - Cont’d on page 3 -
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- Cont’d from page 2 - man: this is the power of God; these are the
evidences of His manifestation.
heavens and the things that are therein, the earth
and the things that are therein, the sea and the As we approach the Reformation of the church, the
things that are therein—fire, air, and the abyss— Confirmation of our catechumens, and the many
the things which are in the heights, the things activities of our 2012-2013 academic year, may we
which are in the depths, and the things which lie
be so moved by those who have come and gone
between.
before us!
This [messenger] He sent to them. Was it then,
as one might conceive, for the purpose of * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Woolson
exercising tyranny, or of inspiring fear and
terror? By no means, but under the influence of ** The Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus (Greek:
clemency and meekness. As a king sends his Πρὸς Διόγνητον Ἐπιστολή) is probably the earliest
son, who is also a king, so sent He Him; as God example of Christian apologetics, writings defending
He sent Him; as to men He sent Him; as a Christianity from its accusers. The Greek writer and
Saviour He sent Him, and as seeking to recipient are not otherwise known, but the language
persuade, not to compel us; for violence has no and other textual evidence dates the work to the late
place in the character of God. 2nd century; some assume an even earlier date and
count it among the Apostolic Fathers. (Wikipedia)
As calling us He sent Him, not as vengefully
pursuing us; as loving us He sent Him, not as
judging us. For He will yet send Him to judge us,
and who shall endure His appearing? … Do you
not see them exposed to wild beasts, that they
may be persuaded to deny the Lord, and yet not
overcome? Do you not see that the more of them
are punished, the greater becomes the number of
the rest? This does not seem to be the work of
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
120 S. Henry Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
(920) 468-4065
Senior Pastor – David H. Hatch Church Office – Michelle Burhite
(920) 465-8118 (920) 468-4065
dave@oslc-gb.org info@oslc-gb.org
Associate Pastor – Greg Hovland Preschool Director – Christina Scholz
(920) 544-3614 (920) 468-3596
greg@oslc-gb.org Christina@oslc-gb.org
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OFFICIAL ACTS
Weddings:
Melanie Rose Spencer and Brian Jeffrey Lawniczak
United at Our Saviour on August 11, 2012
Membership Changes:
OUT:
Removed due to inactivity; could not locate these families:
 Sara Beerntsen and children, Brandon, Benjamin, and Brianne  Vera Briggs
 Brenda Dorn and child, Kristina Browning  Nicole Ciha
 Chad and Rhonda Christiansen and child, Damon  Amanda Browning
 Richard and Andrea Tompkins and children, Collin and Wyatt  Michelle Drake
 Tim and Kim Williams and children, Austin and Aric  Sherry Heikkila
 Patrick and Alice Delaney  Carla Krueger
 Cynthia Kustka and child, Brandon  Char Schoenike
 Nina / Stephanie Rouleau  James Splitgerber
 Scott Stichmann
Received their Crown:
Gregory S. Malliet
December 21, 1951 ~ August 21, 2012
Funeral service held on August 23, 2012
November 2012 OSLC Usher Schedule
Day Date Service Lead Usher Team
Thu. 01-Nov 7:00 pm N. Krueger †UN; †UN; †UN
Sun. 04-Nov 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 04-Nov 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 04-Nov 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 08-Nov 7:00 pm HC C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 11-Nov 7:45 am HC M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 11-Nov 9:15 am HC W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
Sun. 11-Nov 10:45 am HC M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Thu. 15-Nov 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 18-Nov 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 18-Nov 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 18-Nov 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Wed. 21-Nov 7:00 pm HC N. Krueger †UN; †UN; †UN
Thu. 22-Nov 9:00 am HC R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 25-Nov 7:45 am HC J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 25-Nov 9:15 am HC D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 25-Nov 10:45 am HC G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 29-Nov 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) 857-3014 or email spangenr.ret@uwgb.edu
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
7pm Board of Elders 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 9am Truth Project
9am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night 12:15pm Worship
4pm Trinity Volleyball 6pm Praise Band 6:30pm Truth Project
7pm Choir Practice 6pm Confirmation 7pm Trad Worship
6:15pm Today Matters
6:30pm SH Bible Study
6:30pm Youth Board
7pm P&F Meeting
7 LWML /Mite Boxes 8 9 10 11 12 13
7:45am Trad Worship 4pm Trinity 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 8:30am Preschool 8:30 am 4K Orchard Booyah and Pie Sale
8am Adult Volleyball 9am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night Orchard Field Trip Field Trip – Redeemer Lutheran
Confirmation Class 6pm Church Council 5:30pm Evangelism 6pm Praise Band 8:30am Worn Out 5pm Monthly Fish Fry Church, 210 S.
9:15am Praise Worship 6:30pm Cub Scout meeting 6pm Confirmation Women Oneida Street
9:15am Truth Project 7pm Choir Practice 6:30pm SH Bible Study 12:15pm Worship
9:30am Sunday School 6:30pm Worn Out 4pm Fish Fry Prep
10:30am SS Teacher meeting Women 7pm Trad Worship
10:45am Trad Worship 7:30pm Youth Board
14 Communion 15 16 17 18 19 20
Mite Box Sunday 6:30pm Altar Guild 7am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night 12:15pm Worship
7:45am Trad Worship 7pm Board of 9am Bible Study 6pm Praise Band 7pm Trad Worship
9:15am Adult Education 7pm Choir Practice 6pm Confirmation
Confirmation Class 6:15pm Today Matters
9:15am Praise Worship 6:30pm SH Bible Study
9:30am Sunday School
10:30am Bible Study
10:45am Trad Worship
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
7:45am Trad Worship 6:30pm GBLSA 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 8:30am Worn Out No Trinity Classes – Rummage Sale at
9:15am Praise Worship 7pm Stewardship 9am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night Women Teacher Inservice Redeemer Lutheran
9:30am Sunday School 6:30pm Cub Scout meeting 6pm Praise Band 12:15pm Worship
10:45am Trad Worship 7pm Choir Practice 6pm Confirmation 7pm Trad Worship Rummage Sale at
6:30pm SH Bible Study Redeemer Lutheran
6:30pm Worn Out
Women
28 Communion 29 30 31 Sunday, October 14:
7:45am Trad Worship 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting
9:15am Adult Confirmation 8am OLM meeting 3pm Youth Night Chili Dump and Pie Auction at Faith Lutheran
Class 9am Bible Study 6pm Praise Band Church to benefit Green Bay Trinity Lutheran
9:15am Praise Worship 7pm Choir Practice 6pm Confirmation
School. Watch weekly bulletin announcements for
9:30am Sunday School 6:15pm Today Matters
10:30am Bible Study 6:30pm SH Bible Study details.
10:45am Trad Worship 7:30pm Praise Band
12pm Packers at Lambeau Meeting

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WHAT IS MORE FUN THAN
JUMPING ON A POGO STICK?
Learning a little bit of Theology
By: Pastor Dave Hatch
If one can master balancing when on a pogo stick you Rejoice big time! You are beginning to bounce!
can actually “go places”! But balancing is the trick.
Balance often involves some sort of back-and-forth
undulation.
Now, let’s apply that to two very helpful “balancing
terms” for your faith life. When you get these clear in
your thought life, you will have genuine forward
motion in your faith life. Your faith is about to, “Go
places”.
We are going to learn two words or concepts. Come
on, don’t stop now; this will be fun and helpful!
Word #1: Justification - “To be declared or made
righteous in the sight of God” A verse to explain Justification: Romans 5:1,
"Therefore having been justified by faith, we have
Story one: An imaginary guy named Mr. Wrongway peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
robs banks for years. He comes to an awareness of the
errors of his ways. His conscience alarms him to the Word #2: Sanctification – This word is about your
fact that he has hurt God, others, and himself. The only walk, your life in Christ. This word means that as you
remedy for his conscience is a genuine confession of live out your days, The Holy Spirit lives within you,
his sin, laid at the cross. He trusts (has faith) in the improving your service and shining through you. Here,
mercy (grace) of God given him by Jesus. Like the you cooperate with the Holy Spirit who acts like an
humble confessing thief at the cross, his sin is fully inner coach and guide, that His light would shine
and totally forgiven. He is declared righteous in the brightly through you. Simply put, Sanctification
eyes of God by his faith in Christ. That is called, means that in our daily walk, we strive to imitate
“Justification”. Justification means, to be made Christ and be more like Him day by day.
straight, corrected, restored, evened out, made perfect
and even, “declared legally not guilty”. Wow! Let Our cool Lutheran Confession words Sanctification
Justification be crystal clear in your inner faith life… this way:
you are justified by His gift to you at the cross when
your faith (large or small) clings to God’s grace in “As soon as the Holy Spirit has begun His work
Christ. In God’s legal system, Christ unshackled you of regeneration and renewal in us through the
and set you free, declaring you “not guilty”. Learn and Word and holy Sacraments, we can and should
relearn the word Justification. We do not cooperate or cooperate through His power, although still in
add to our Justification; Jesus paid it all! In pogo stick great weakness. This cooperation does not come
talk, that is one half of the balancing of your inner from our fleshly natural powers, but from the
faith life.
- Cont’d on page 7 -
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- Cont’d from page 6 - called Grace (Justification). The Holy Spirit
coaches us and back and forth we go between the
new powers and gifts that the Holy Spirit has bars (Sanctification) and the net (Justification),
begun in us in conversion. St. Paul clearly and always wearing the gold, always welcoming His
eagerly encourages that ‘working together with coaching, and always improving.
Him, then, we appeal to not to receive the grace 4. A Christian archer aims at the target’s very center
of God in vain.’ (Formula of Concord Solid (Sanctification). When missing the mark, the
Declaration VI.65-66; Concordia, p. 532). Coach (The Holy Spirit) yells out, “Bullseye”
(Justification). With each shot we get better
Justification and Sanctification are a part of your daily (Sanctification). Every shot at the target improves
balancing, and with them, you will be balancing with us and every shot, from His angle, is a real and
joyful forward motion. completed “Bullseye!” (Justification).
Here are several practical illustrations to describe how Now, with those two concepts, you are ready for the
Justification and Sanctification work for your art of balancing the Christian life, with joyful forward
bouncing benefit: motion. 
1. Justification (Grace) has already won for us a prize
trophy where we are declared perfect by faith in
Christ, while at the same time in Sanctification (the
walk) we run toward the finish line, striving to win
the trophy (which we already have). That is, we
hold the trophy and run like we are striving to win
it. When we trip and fall, we count it to
Justification, and in Sanctification we get up and
keep going with joy because our shortcomings are
not counted against us (Justification), but improve
us (Sanctification).
2. Justification already declares you perfect through
His grace, while at the same moment,
Sanctification is the new you striving to love Volume 1, Issue 10 October 2012; ‘The Voice
perfectly like Christ. When you sin (not Online’ is published monthly by Our Saviour
intentionally, of course), rely on the grace Lutheran Church. All rights reserved. No
(Justification) and keep on going (Sanctification) portion of this publication may be reproduced
with a big smile. without permission.
3. In another illustration, we are required to be perfect
acrobats at the Olympics. If we slip (sin) just once, Edited by Mark Stone.
we fall to the floor, are broken, and disqualified
(condemned as imperfect). Now, in reality, we
Please feel free to contact the church office with
have fallen (sinned) and Jesus found us on the
constructive suggestions and/or comments at
floor, broken and out of the game. He takes off His
own gold medal and places it around our neck info@oslc-gb.org. Thanks to those who have
(Justification). It is ours! By His gift, we are gold already commented! We are always seeking
medalists. Now, He lifts us up and places us on the more congregational input and submissions.
bars again (Sanctification). We do ok, but could
improve. Then we slip and fall, landing in a net
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Congregational Advocates: A unique resource for our congregation
The Congregational Advocate Role
As members of OSLC and members of Thrivent Financial, Diane Prahl, Jill Proulx, Shelley and Robin Williams,
and Sandy Groth have volunteered to serve as congregational advocates, a role that provides a unique opportunity
to identify and tap into Thrivent Financial resources that can benefit our congregation’s mission and ministries.
Diane, Jill, Shelley, Robin, and Sandy can help connect our congregation with Thrivent Financial resources such
as:
 Financial education workshops
 Community fundraising and service events
 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity® local build days or worldwide trips
 Thrivent Choice DollarsSM and voting events that allow Thrivent Financial members to direct how Thrivent
Financial distributes some of its charitable funds - even to our own church!
About Thrivent Financial
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit, Fortune 500 financial services membership organization
helping approximately 2.5 million members achieve financial security and give back to their communities. As a
not-for-profit organization, Thrivent Financial creates and supports national outreach programs and activities that
help congregations, schools, charitable organizations, and individuals in need.
Please feel free to contact us with questions you may have about Thrivent.
Diane Prahl - 639-4001 Robin and Shelly Williams - 336-7946
Jill Proulx - 465-1437 Sandy Groth - 468-0665
Lambeau Field, the Packers, and a Food Stand
The Packers will host home games at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Sept. 30 @ 3:25pm and
Sunday, Oct. 28 @ 12pm. Why is this important to read about in a church newsletter? Here’s why…
Workers are needed (21 per game) to man a food stand in the Club Section for all games and events through the
end of the season. Workers in the stand will run cash registers (take orders, take money, and make change),
deliver food to the counter (from various stations within the stand) and prepare food for sales (cooking and
assembling brats, burgers, pizza, etc.).
Workers must be at least 18 years old, wear black pants (not capris, shorts, etc.) and comfortable, closed toe/closed
heel shoes (preferably tennis shoes; black or close to black, but can include other colors if main color is black).
Uniforms consisting of a shirt (windbreaker in colder weather), hat, and name tag will be provided and must be
worn at all times. Sign-up sheets for all events can be found at the Welcome Center. All workers must also
complete training by DNC, the concessions provider.
If you have questions or want to sign up, please call Neil Burmeister at (920) 866-9088.
Go Pack Go!
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FALL COTTAGE RETREATS--Plan your individual or family fall getaway at Camp Luther. Cottages
are available this fall at HALF OFF the regular $130-140 per night rate (requires two-night minimum stay). Hike
our trails, fish the chain, bike the Three-Eagle Trail, hunt the Nicolet Forest, or just sit back and enjoy a colorful
autumn view from your cottage porch. Offer good Labor Day through December 15. Book your family or individual
retreat getaway by contacting Camp Luther at 1-877-264-CAMP.
Fall Workbee LIVE, LAUGH AND LOVE LADIES RETREAT -
October 5-7!
Oct 19-21
Refuel in God's Word and in the
Workbees are such company of other awesome women at
important part of Camp this "just for ladies" retreat. The
Luther's year and you can schedule is designed to draw you closer
to God and to each other through a
be a part of that AND
variety of individual, large group and
enjoy the beauty of camp in
small group activities. There will also
the fall. We could use your be trips to Cranberry Fest in Eagle
help and we know you'll River, a Ladies Night Out plus walking,
enjoy the atmosphere, the biking or canoeing amid the beautiful
fellowship and even the fall colors.
work!!
Click here to plan this time of renewal!
Visit are website to learn
more!!
SCRAP, CRAFT AND QUILT - October 26-28
Women of all ages and crafting levels, bring your
supplies and enjoy time to craft, share and
fellowship together! There will be attendees from
novice to expert so there will be much to learn and
to teach. Spiritual growth begins and ends each
day and will be woven throughout the day too!!
Follow this link to sign up now!!
Camp Luther
1889 Koubenec Road
Three Lakes, WI 54562
877-264-CAMP (2267)
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10. October 2012
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Wednesday Menu (some details may vary from week to week)
$3.00 Entrees $1.00 Side Orders
Chef Salad
Hamburger/Cheeseburger Combination of Romaine and Red Leaf Lettuce, with
Hamburgers are freshly made, hand-formed, from cucumber, green onion, and sliced Roma tomatoes,
80% lean beef, lightly seasoned and marinated in a served with your choice of Ranch or Italian dressing.
touch of Italian dressing. Cheese choices include
cheddar, Swiss, and Provolone. French Fries
A large order of freshly made, crispy fries.
Pasta with Marinara Sauce and Breadstick (add Cottage Cheese
Italian Sausage for $1.00) Served on a bed of Romaine, lightly seasoned and
Penne pasta with homemade sauce. Italian Sausages garnished with a touch of chopped chives.
are pan fried for extra flavor.
$2.00 Desserts
Chicken Tenders with BBQ or Honey Mustard
Sauce Dessert Shooters
Crispy chicken tenders served with your choice of Ask about today’s flavors.
sauce.
Specialty Pie
Choose from Butterfinger or Snickers.
Soup du Jour
Fruit Pie
Choice varies weekly (Chef’s choice) (add a small serving of ice cream for $1.00)
Cup: $1.50 Selection varies weekly.
Bowl: $2.50
Ice Cream
Soft serve vanilla, with your choice of available
toppings and sauces.
A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday and head to the hills to do some bear hunting. As he
rounded the corner on a perilous twist in the trail, he and a bear collided,
sending him and his rifle tumbling down the mountainside.
Before he knew it, his rifle went one way and he went the other, landing on a rock and breaking both legs. That
was the good news. The bad news was the ferocious bear charging at him from a distance, and he couldn't move.
"Oh Lord," the preacher prayed, "I'm so sorry for skipping services today to come out here and hunt.
Please forgive me and answer my prayer.... please make a Christian out of that bear that's coming at me.
Please, Lord!"
That very instant, the bear skidded to a halt, fell to its knees, clasped its paws together and began to pray aloud
right at the preacher's feet.
"Dear Lord, bless this food I am about to receive... in Jesus' name... Amen."
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Photo credits
Christians being persecuted (pg 1)
http://www.ellenwhite.info/images/chapt-illus/GC/PP-EarlyPersecutionOfChristians_JS_0027.jpg
Boy on pogo stick (pg 6)
http://www.kazak.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/pogoboy.jpg
LCMS cross (pg 7)
http://reporter.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=19867
Smiley face (pg 10)
https://questionablemotives.wordpress.com/category/1/entertainment/
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