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.

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Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Green Bay, WI
September 2012 Volume 1, Issue 9
If It Could Talk, The Stories It Could Tell…
By: Pastor Dave Hatch At nursing homes, folks line up in front of it.
Oftentimes rows and rows of wheelchair bound
souls roll in place before it, awaiting
refreshment from its eternal oasis. It is often
carried into rooms where Hope is a rare
visitor, where Discouragement is often a
resident. It’s opens like a treasure chest,
spilling out riches far better than gold or
silver.
It travels beneath the pastor’s arm as he rings
the doorbells of the housebound. It has sat in
their living room on a footstool, coffee table,
kitchen table, TV tray and sometimes the
It’s small. It’s not heavy. It’s loaded with hope. floor. After folks encounter its contents they
It goes with the pastor most everywhere he walk different, think different, and have an
travels; in his car, in his bag, and sometimes airiness in their soul.
even on vacation. If it could talk, the stories it
could tell! In the jails and prisons, it’s inspected by the
guards and embraced by the inmates. It
In hospitals, it has been set on bedsides, on sometimes sits on a counter behind bulletproof
rolling carts, window sills, on the seats of hard glass as an inmate peers at it, longing and
and soft chairs. People have sat around it, wishing for its nourishment as he speaks to
stood around it, laid beside it and gazed at it. the pastor through a visitor’s phone.
It has been with those in hospital rooms who Oftentimes in a small little room, provision is
are celebrating, those who are struggling, and made by the guards for a celebration as it is
those who are about to get their crown. From opened. For those serving sentence it means,
its contents, thousands of souls under doctor’s “Freedom at last, freedom at last, free even
care have been fed and had their hope restored behind bars!”
with a medicine from this little box.
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When needed, it makes its way through the
locked doors and long halls of institutions and
care facilities where Depression and Confusion
make their home. It passes beneath security
cameras and staff supervision on its way to
restore a soul. There it shoes away anxiety
and brings Light into the darkness.
Its prescription is not to be found in any
pharmacy yet its healing power is promised.
Its contents cannot be found in a surgeon’s tool Above is a military chaplain's portable communion kit.
tray, yet it can reach into one’s soul and
cleanse every part.
What is this small item that has so much
power that travels with pastors all over the
globe? What is this small item with such an
enormous meaning for those who encounter its
contents?
The pastor’s Holy Communion Kit. If it could
talk, the stories it would tell!
Some kits are very complete,
including candles and all.
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:
Heidi Marie Process and Alexis Fernando Baez Jorge
United at Our Saviour on July 14, 2012
Karlene Dyle and Christian Vargas
Vow Renewal at Our Saviour on August 4, 2012
Membership Changes:
IN: Karlene Butrymowicz, transfer from Bethel Evangelical Lutheran,
Green Bay, WI (ELCA)
OUT: Mark and Jenny Jensky and baptized child, Hannah, transfer to Good
Shepherd Lutheran, Green Bay, WI (ELCA)
Roy and Ruth Delsart, transfer to Atonement Lutheran, Green Bay, WI (ELCA)
Delores DeGreef, transfer to Zion Lutheran Church, Oconto, WI (LCMS)
October 2012 OSLC Usher Schedule
Day Date Service Lead Usher Team
Thu. 04-Oct 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 07-Oct 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 07-Oct 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 07-Oct 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu. 11-Oct 7:00 pm B. Clayton Anthony Clayton; †UN; †UN
Sun. 14-Oct 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 14-Oct 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
Sun. 14-Oct 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 18-Oct 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 21-Oct 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 21-Oct 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 21-Oct 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Thu. 25-Oct 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 28-Oct 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 28-Oct 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 28-Oct 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
† 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 (920) 857-3014 or email "spangenr.ret@uwgb.edu”
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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7:45am Trad Worship 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 9am Truth Project
9:15am Praise Worship Labor Day 8:30am 1st day of PS 8:30am 1st day of 4K 12:15pm Worship
10:45am Trad Worship Office Closed 9am Bible Study 6pm Praise Band 6:30pm Truth Project
7pm Elders 6:30pm Youth Board 7pm Trad Worship
7pm P&F Meeting
9 Communion 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mite Box Sunday 12:30pm Stepping On 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 12:15pm Worship 5pm Monthly Fish Fry
7:45am Trad Worship Booster Class 9am Bible Study 6pm Praise Band 4pm Fish Fry Prep
9:15am Praise Worship 6pm Church Council 7pm Choir Practice 7pm Trad Worship
9:15am Truth Project 6:30pm Worship
10:45am Trad Worship Committee
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7:45am Trad Worship 7pm Board of Education 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 9am Truth Project 5pm Sellen/Fossum 2pm
9am Fall Rally 9am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night 12:15pm Worship Wedding Rehearsal Sellen/Fossum
9:15am Praise Worship 7pm Choir Practice 6pm Praise Band 6:30pm Truth Project Wedding
w/ Holy Baptism 6pm Confirmation 7pm Trad Worship
9:15am Bible Study 6:30pm Sr High Bible
Study
23 Communion 24 25 26 27 28 29
7:45am Trad Worship 6:30pm GBLSA 7am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night 12:15pm Worship
8am Adult Confirmation 7pm Stewardship 8am OLM Meeting 6pm Praise Band 7pm Trad Worship
Class 9am Bible Study 6pm Confirmation
9:15am Praise Worship 7pm Choir Practice 6:30pm Sr High Bible
9:15am Truth Project Study
9:30am Sunday School Michelle Out Michelle Out Michelle Out Michelle Out Michelle Out
10:45am Trad Worship NO SCRIP NO SCRIP NO SCRIP NO SCRIP NO SCRIP
30 Volunteers are needed to work any/all home Packer games
7:45am Trad Worship
9:15am Praise Worship
 Sunday, September 9 @ 3:15pm
9:15am Adult  Thursday, September 13 @ 7:20pm
Confirmation Class  Sunday, September 30 @ 3:15pm
9:30am Sunday School
10:30am Bible Study Sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Neil Burmeister at (920) 866-9088
10:45am Trad Worship
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Rich Tool From Our Heritage editions of Luther’s Small Catechism since the
early days of Lutheranism. It is designed to
help individuals understand and apply the
By: Pastor Dave Hatch
catechism to their lives.”
We need all the help we can get to navigate the
journey. The Small Catechism simplifies our
walk. It puts the most important things in life
in a simple and wholesome package. Consider
placing yours on the dining room table or at
your bedside, as a “daily read”. Parents are
urged to read it to their children.
We Lutherans have a super-rich tool at our
fingertips, Luther’s Small Catechism. Is yours As an example of its richness, here is a section
somewhere in your house? Perhaps hunt it of the Small Catechism, talking about the
down and embrace its use. Concordia Lord’s Supper…
Publishing House describes it well this way…
+ The Lord's Supper +
“The catechism is an essential part of any
Christian’s library. Brief, clear summaries of
God’s Word allow individuals and families alike
to use the Small Catechism as a powerful tool
and prayer book. Though the Catechism was
written by Martin Luther in 1529, its question
and answer format provides Christians with a
timeless guide book that is easy to use and
applicable to all the various callings we have in
life. As the head of the family should teach them in
a simple way to his household.
The Small Catechism explores the Six Chief
Parts of Christian Doctrine: the Ten What is the Sacrament of the Altar?
Commandments, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s
It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus
Prayer, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism,
Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by
Confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar. It
Christ Himself for us Christians to eat and to
also includes daily prayers, a table of duties for
drink.
Christians, and a guide for Christians to use as
they prepare to receive Holy Communion. This
is sometimes referred to as the Enchiridion. An
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explanation section has regularly accompanied
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- cont’d from page 5 - worthy and well prepared who has faith in
these words: “Given and shed for you for the
Where is this written?
forgiveness of sins.” But anyone who does not
The holy Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and believe these words or doubts them is unworthy
St. Paul write: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the and unprepared, for the words “for you” require
night when He was betrayed, took bread, and all hearts to believe.
when He had given thanks, He broke it and
gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this
is My body, which is given for you. This do in How about reading the Small Catechism as part
remembrance of Me.” In the same way also he of your daily spiritual nourishment?
took the cup after supper, and when He had Guaranteed, you will find that is “centers” your
given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, life.
“Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new
testament in My blood, which is shed for you for
the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you
drink it, in remembrance of Me.”
What is the benefit of this eating and drinking?
These words, “Given and shed for you for the
forgiveness of sins,” show us that in the
Sacrament forgiveness of sins, life, and
salvation are given us through these words. For
where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also
life and salvation.
How can bodily eating and drinking do such
great things?
Certainly not just eating and drinking do these
Volume 1, Issue 9 September 2012; ‘The Voice
things, but the words written here: “Given and Online’ is published monthly by Our Saviour
shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.” These Lutheran Church. All rights reserved. No portion
words, along with the bodily eating and of this publication may be reproduced without
drinking, are the main thing in the Sacrament. permission.
Whoever believes these words has exactly what Edited by Mark Stone.
they say: “forgiveness of sins.”
Please feel free to contact the church office with
Who receives this sacrament worthily? constructive suggestions and/or comments at
info@oslc-gb.org. Thanks to those who have already
Fasting and bodily preparation are certainly commented! We are always seeking more
fine outward training. But that person is truly congregational input and submissions.
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OSLC Youth to Sell Commode Insurance
Insurance for your commode?
Well, not quite. But the youth will be selling “commode insurance” at this year’s Fall Rally on
September 16.
The youth will hold a fundraiser similar to the pink flamingo fundraiser. It’s called “Fla-toilet-mingo.”
If the commode you see at the youth’s Fall Rally Booth ends up on your yard at any time during the
month of October, you will have to pay the OSLC youth $10 to have it removed. If that happens, you
choose who gets it next.
The insurance is designed to insure your address is exempt from having the commode placed on your
yard, if chosen by another recipient. $20 keeps the commode off your yard all month OR you can buy a
premium policy for $25. A premium policy keeps the commode off your yard AND allows you to choose
a yard to receive the Fla-toilet-mingo.
By purchasing the insurance, you pay $20 or $25 just one time. If you do not have commode insurance,
you could be paying the $10 removal fee over and over.
Commode insurance will only be available for purchase during the Fall Rally. The youth will also be
selling wrapping paper and lollipops for prizes. If you are unable to attend the Fall Rally but would
still like to purchase commode insurance or wrapping paper, please contact Will Fischer at 920-254-
3344.
One Person’s Trash;
Another’s Treasure
 Coke reward points
Please collect the following items and bring  Box Tops for Education
them to church when you visit. You can collect  Milk caps
from your own purchases and even ask your  Capri Sun pouches
friends, relatives and neighbors to collect them  Empty ink jet cartridges
for you. Most items can be placed in the  Used cell phones
containers by the preschool entrance in the  Empty prescription pill bottles
main hallway; other items can be placed at the  Aluminum cans
collection center near the 2nd floor elevator.  Labels for Education
 Manufacturers Coupons
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are welcome after 3pm on any Confirmation class
Educational Opportunities night. Students will be able to get help with their
Abound homework, play, eat dinner (for a small fee) or just
hang out.
The Truth Project
This new class, which begins on Thursday,
September 6, has taken off! We currently have Seeking New Members for the
more than three times the amount of attendees than
we made room for when the class was first planned!
Praise Band
That issue was fixed by changing the room where
the class will meet (Fellowship Hall) and adding a We have regular, semi-regular and substitute openings
3rd time option (Sundays at 9:15am). There is still in the Praise Band for Drummers, Electric or Acoustic
room for you…just call the office (468-4065) or sign Guitarists, Keyboardists, and Vocalists. We practice
up at the Welcome Center for the class of your Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:30 and you don’t
choice. Make sure to take a copy of the schedule so have to play every week. It’s also a great group of
you don’t miss a thing. people to work with! Some musical talent required but
you don’t have to be a rock star. Call Marlys Brunsting
Adult Confirmation Classes at 391-0473 to learn more.
Adult instruction in the Christian faith will begin
on Sunday, Sept. 23 with a Talk ‘n Tour. Classes
will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings until
Monthly Fish Fry
November 4. There will be a total of 7 classes. All
members and non-members are welcome to attend. The ever popular Monthly Fish Fry will be back on
Non-members can become members by Adult September 14. A full schedule of dates can be found
Confirmation at a special service on November 18 if on a handout at the Welcome Center. Take one
they desire; membership after the class is not home, share one with your neighbors…invite
required. If you are interested in attending, please everyone you know to the best fish fry in town.
RSVP to the church office at 468-4065.
On that note, workers are also needed for the Fish
Let the little children come to him… Fry. Please contact Greg Ammerman or Tim Richter
Sunday School classes begin on September 23. to volunteer or to find out more about opportunities
Registration forms can be found in the tall brochure to serve. Along with volunteers, donations of Pepsi
holder in the office. Completed forms can be turned and Coke (regular, diet and caffeine free) products
in at the Sunday school table at the Fall Rally on are needed. Coffee (regular and decaf) donations are
September 16 or to the church office. Teachers are also being accepted.
also needed; see related article on page 9 of this
newsletter. Lambeau Field, the Packers,
Youth Confirmation classes begin Wednesday, and a Food Stand
September 19 at 6pm. Registration forms were
mailed to 8th and 9th graders that were enrolled last The Packers will host a home pre-season game on
year as well as those who are shown as entering 7th August 30. The regular season begins at Lambeau
grade for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year. If Field on Sunday, Sept. 9 followed closely by a game
you need an enrollment form, please contact the on Thursday night, September 13. Why is this
office. Along with Confirmation, Youth Nights are important to read about in a church newsletter?
returning. Students in 6th grade thru high school Here’s why…
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Workers are needed (21 per game) to man a food + All materials and planning are provided
stand in the Club Section for all games and events + Work in teams so you don’t teach every Sunday
through the end of the season. Workers in the
stand will run cash registers (take orders, take This is so rewarding not only for the youth but also
money, and make change), deliver food to the for those who teach. Our experienced teachers can
counter (from various stations within the stand) share with you their many stories of how they have
and prepare food for sales (cooking and assembling been rewarded.
brats, burgers, pizza, etc.).
To apply please contact: Julie Rusch, Sunday
Workers must be at least 18 years old, wear black school director (920) 406-9077.
pants (not capris, shorts, etc.) and comfortable,
closed toe/closed heel shoes (preferably tennis All who volunteer with youth must submit a
shoes; black or close to black (can include other background check at least once every three years.
colors if main color is black). Uniforms consisting of Forms can be found in the tall brochure holder in
a shirt (windbreaker in colder weather), hat and the office hallway. Questions about the background
name tag will be provided and must be worn at all check can be directed to Michelle in the office (468-
times. Sign-up sheets for all events can be found at 4065 or info@oslc-gb.org).
the Welcome Center. All workers must also
complete training by DNC, the concessions
provider.
Fall Rally – September 16
If you have questions or want to sign up, please call A Notice to Board Chairs, Board Members,
Neil Burmeister at (920) 866-9088. Committees, and Church Members
Go Pack Go!
The Fall Rally is coming up on September 16 and
this is your ‘here I come’ warning! Please work on
your board’s display for your presentation table,
** HELP WANTED ** Sunday discuss what to include, who will man the table,
school teachers etc. This is your chance to shine and let everyone
know what your board does and to possibly recruit
members, so put your best foot forward and be
Want to serve the Lord but don't know how? Want prepared.
to share your talents and be a part of something
exciting, fulfilling, and rewarding? Looking for One 8’ table is set aside for each board. Boards can
something fun, easy, and part-time? If you said yes share a table or request to be placed near the table
to these questions, then we have the place for you! of a board with which they share responsibilities
Come join a very special group of people as a for some events. It is up to you what is available
volunteer Sunday School teacher. We need Sunday on your table…sign-up sheets, informational
School Teachers for grades pre-kindergarten handouts, event invitations, etc.
through grade six.
And there’s a potluck dinner, too! What Lutheran
What do we need from you? What can we offer? I gathering is complete without lots of food?
am glad you asked! Everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass so get out
+ A willingness to share your time with our youth those cookbooks and make your shopping list.
+ Bible knowledge not required
+ All lessons are pre-planned for you
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OSLC Business Directory
Advertisements in the business directory help Our Saviour defray the cost of ‘The Voice Online’ each month. If
you would like to advertise, please contact Michelle in the Church office at (920) 468-4065 or
info@oslc-gb.org.
Please support the sponsors who help support us!
Photo credits
Chaplain kit (pg 2 top)
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Chaplain kit (pg 2 bottom)
http://www.inhisname.com/images/churchsupplies/masskits/41773_MassKitAttache_3401Gsm.jpg
Luthers Small Catechism (pg 5)
http://thumbp3gq1.thumb.mail.yahoo.com
Lamb bleeding (pg 5)
http://www.trinitynotl.ca/lambbleeding.jpg
LCMS cross (pg 6)
http://reporter.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=19867
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