February 2013 Messenger

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The MessengerPoints of Interest

Good Samaritans

Ladies Aid

Meals-on-Wheels

Mens Seminar

Thrivent Grant

Worship Services

Pastors Message 1

Financials 2

ROC 3

February 2013

Most of us do not like totalk about death and suf-fering. We usually wantto focus on the positiveslife, health and wellbeing.

However, the reality isthat in this world we willhave troubles. There willbe sickness, conflicts,sorrow, tears and death.We cannot escape it.

If you cant escape it,how do you deal with it?What do you do to handleall the problems, sorrowsand disappointments thatyou face? Someone has

going to travel the lastweeks with him as he en-dures rejection, ridiculeand execution. He doesthat for you and me. He

endures the sufferings andpains. He does that for us.He experiences death forus. Not just the separationof his soul from his body,but separation from all theblessings of God (hell).Why does he do that? Hedoes that because he lovesus. He does not want anyof us to experience eternalpain and suffering. Hedoes that to satisfy the jus-

SUFFERING AND DEATH LIE BEFORE US

suffering and we will ex-perience the separation ofour souls from our bodies(physical death), if Jesusdoes not return first. How-

ever, we do not despairwhen these things happento us. We know that werest safe and secure in ourSaviors loving and pro-tecting hands. As Jesusreminds us, In this worldyou will have trouble. Buttake heart! I have over-come the world. (John16:33) So come what maywe know that our lovingSavior Jesus is working all


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you face? Someone has does that to satisfy the jus- Savior Jesus is working all

Year end 2012 Financial Summary:

The members of St. Marks Church contributed $1,831,463.71 in 2012.

$1,273,699.89 was received for the general operating fund in 2012 and the operating needs were $1,441,804.51leaving a deficit of $168,104.62. The members contributed $64,144.70 for debt reduction, therefore the net short-fall for operating in 2012 was $103,959.92. Since July of this year we only had to borrow $18,000.00 and thatamount was paid off at year end. The shortfall for the first six months was paid off from the Clarence Lemke Es-tate.

General operating receipts for December were $160,162.74, while expenses were $107,017.91.

$299,571.79 was received toward our goals for missions, Lakeside, property maintenance, debt reduction, Hispan-ic Outreach, and the ROC, but the needs for our goals were $438,898.76. Contributions toward the goals were$139,326.97 below the needs.

$258,192.03 was received toward Future Generations, the capitol fund campaign, to pay for the school expansion

and renovation. Needs were $221,942.08. Contributions were $36,249.95 above needs.

Financials -MessengerInfo Page 2


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Pebbles from the ROC - Good Samaritan Giving - Decorating Committee Page 3

Pebbles From the ROC...

Closing the Generation Gap A great way we try to help close the gap at THE ROC is by having teens askthe adult volunteers specific questions designed to get to know each other better. Recently a teen, involved insuch an exercise at THE ROC was asking questions like, Where did you grow up and who were your parentsand grand-parents?, What was your first car?, Did you ever have a serious illness or accident? Thelast question on the list is, Are you afraid to die? This question always leads to a longer discussion of deathand the adult having the opportunity to speak of his/her Savior who removes the sting of death. It is a joy towatch as other teens gather around to hear the adult volunteer speak about Jesus with joy and anticipation.

We thank God for your cheerful giving. Many of you give gifts to THE ROC through your congregation, andthe gifts are then periodically sent on to THE ROC as a lump sum. For this reason, it is impossible for us tothank you personally, but we want to sincerely thank you now for your cheerful giving and generosity. AtTHE ROC, during Bible/Talk Time, we regularly include thanks to God for you in our worship prayers. Wehave been greatly blessed by you and through you. Thanks from all of us at THE ROC.

Good Samaritans Receive Grant from Thrivent

By now, the word has spread that The Good Samaritans

received a $5,000 grant from Thrivent Financial for

Decorating Committee

The Church DecoratingCommittee is looking forvolunteers interested inhelping decorate throughouth d


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Doctrine Review - Worship Services - Ladies Aid Page 4

A Little Review of Doctrine: Benefits of Holy Communion

demonstrates, Take and eat.Take and drink. This is nowyours. I am now yours. You aremine. And its going to be thatway forever.

It means that Martin Luther hadit right of course! when he

wrote, We receive forgivenessof sins, life, and salvation in thissacrament.

It makes Holy Communion yourmost important and deliciousmeal. Receive it again sometimesoonand often!

The Lords Supper offers to usthe very body and blood of JesusChrist by way of bread and wine.

Even more importantly: What

exactly does Holy Communion

do for us?

Well, we might say that HolyCommunion feeds us, forgivesus, and fuses us.

The Lords Supper is food forour souls. The way we eat foodto maintain and energize ourbody, Holy Communion main-

tains the health of our soul andfortifies our Christian faith.

Holy Communion offers the for-giveness of sins. We receive thetrue blood of Christ, the price ofour salvation. We receive thetrue body of Jesus, raised as the

guarantee of our pardon. Thesewere given and poured out forthe forgiveness of our sins.

And the Holy Sacrament fusesus to our Savior (and to one an-other, as well). In Lords Sup-per, Jesus himself declares and

Worship This Month...

February 2 & 3: Mission Fest

MLC: Prof. Mark Zarling

John 9:1-7I Was Blind, But Now I See

February 6, 9, 10: Transfiguration

2 Peter 1:16-21

Ladies Aid

Thursday, February 7

1 PM Lunch - Parish Center

Entertainment: Prep Singers

Business Meeting

New Members Welcome!

What does Ladies Aid do?

Serves Funeral Luncheons


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The Work of Our Pastors & Others: Baptisms at Saint Marks?

Spanish Outreach - Stewardship - Mission Statement Page 5

Spanish Outreach...

The account of Jesus Passion from ElEvangelio segn San Lucas (St. LukesGospel) is now providing a Lenten focusforla Iglesia de San Marcos(St. Marks

Mexicano version).

Recently Pastor Walther made his annualvisits to Spanish 2 students at LutherPrep. He officially invited them, alongwith Spanish 3 students, to experienceworship in the Spanish Language at St.Marks sometime this semester.

Pastor Dale continues his faithful

workwith special focus on facilitatingSt. Marks Schools ministry to Mexi-cano members.

The Holy Spirit has placed our SpanishLanguage congregation in an era of inter-nal growth. You may have heard thatcontinued economic problems in the US

have slowed the flow of immigration. Itis a trend we have noticed at church:with fewer new members than we havesometimes had in the past. Nevertheless,

i bl i it f th h l

Some people are movie goers. Some people take a greatdeal of pleasure in eating. Most of us want at least threesquares a day and maybe a little extra. We wouldnt besatisfied with much less. We wouldn't say, Ive had mymeal for today. I wont need to eat again for anotherweek.

Most movie goers would never say, Ive seen one goodmovie. I guess theyre all pretty much the same. I wont

go again for another year

Can any of us then say that with regard to church ser-vices? That if we have been to one and heard one ser-mon, we dont need to hear more because they may bemore of the same?

If we arent satisfied with eating only once a week, can

we feel that our spiritual hunger and need for GodsWord, the very nourishment for our faith, be rarely tak-en care of ?

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Page 6Pastoral Acts - Membership Updates - Mens Seminar - The Messenger

Funerals Date of Death FuneralAurelia Widzinski 1-02-13 1-12-13Mabel (Mae) Behling 1-16-13 1-19-13Gertrude Zubke 1-22-13 1-26-13

Baptism: Birth Baptism Parents

Claire Evelyn Richter 11-12-12 1-20-13 Adam & Sarah (Chwala) Richter

WeddingsNone this month

Attention: Men

Are you living your life fully as the man God created you to be? Couldyou do better? Whats holding you back? If youre like most men, thetruthful answer entails much more than a simple yes or no. TheMen of HisWord Conference will be held in Oshkosh on Saturday, February 16th.

The conference will provide inspiring messages, music by Kioneand 21 seminars that addresstodays issues for men of all ages. The $35 adult registration ($25 for youth) includes breakfastand lunch. Carpooling is available.


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Page 7Easter Flower Orders

2013 Easter Flowers

If you would like to help beautify our church for Easter,

please fill out and return this form to the Church Office with payment by February 25 th.

_______ Easter Lily $15

_______ Mum (Asst. colors) $15_______ Daffodils $15_______ Hyacinth $15_______ Tulips (Asst. colors) $15

(Please Print)

In Honor Of:

In Memory Of:

Given By:

Phone Number:

All orders are to be pre-paid and sent to the church office by Monday, February 25th.

Please make checks payable toSt. Marks Decorating Committee.


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Memorials - Meals-on-Wheels Page 8

Memorialsfor St. Marks Church, School, Missions, School Building Fund, the ROC, St. Marks ScholarshipFund, etc. These memorials have been given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of the following:

We apologize for names missing or misspelled.

Mae Behling

Suzanne Herzog

William Beerbohm

Dorothy Zubke

Edna Braunschweig

Family & friends

Oscar Hackbarth

George & Marilyn Hackbarth,Randall & Kim Hackbarth, Cathie

King

Charles Haseleu

Dorothy Zubke

Marcella Jentsch

Paul & Mardelle Schuett

Gordy Milbrath

Sandra MacWilliams, Mr. & Mrs.Lyle Borth, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Zub-ke, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Lillge

Ruth Nass

Dorothy Zubke, Gil & Laurie

Brennecke, Diane Pearson

Lorraine Rose

Audrey Scharp

James Schoenike

Paul & Mardelle Schuett

Selma Schroder

Linda Stark

Norma Schultz

Mr. & Mrs. David May, Robert &Marion Heese, Ray & Erla Nick-els, Ron & Marliss Steindorf,Jerry & Betty Lillge, Ronnie &Millie Bohn

David R. Schumann

Harold Gus Wahlgren

Elizabeth Stelter

Suzanne Herzog

Percy Wade

Wes Altwies

Doris Zimmerman

Pastor & Mrs. Maurice Hoppe,David Hoppe, Brian Hoppe, Aa-ron & Jessica Hoppe, Marie Dob-bratz, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Dobbratz,Bernice Zimmerman,Margie Eickelberg, Linda Schuett,Mr. & Mrs. Peter Reynolds. Eve-lyn Ruehlow,Helen Mitzner, Jane Lenius,Mr. & Mrs. Lavern Lenius,Mr. & Mrs. Fred Guenterberg,Eleanor Reynolds, Tim & DeeBergdoll, Wayne & BarbMoungey
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201120112013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 25-8:30PM: Pre-

Marriage Seminar

(MP) (session #1)

6PM Church Service

Mission Festival3 Mission FestivalChurch Services

7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM9/10:30AM Bible Study

(B2)

9AM Kids 4 Christ

1:30-4PM: Pre-

Marriage Seminar(MP) (session #2)

6:30PM Spanish Ser.

46PM: Praise Singers

7PM: Adult Handbells

7PM Womens Bible

Study (B3)

7PM Leadership Bible

Study (B2)

8PM Standing Bds

512:10 Lets Do

Lunch (PC)

7PM AA Mtg (B1)

610AM Golden Living

2:30 Highland House

3:45 Gr. 6-7 Catechism

4:30-6:30 Lenten Meal

5PM Sch. Min. Bd.

5:30 Pre-Communion

(PC)7PM Bible Info Class

7PM Church Service

76AM Dawn Patrol (MP)

9AM/4PM Bible Class

(B2)

1PM Ladies Aid (MP)

6PM Ladies Choir

6:45PM Chorale

8PM Mens Choir7PM Pre-Communion

(PC)

8 96-8:30PM: Pre-

Marriage Seminar

(MP) (session #3)

6PM Church Service

10 Church Services7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM

9/10:30AM Bible Study(B2)

9AM Kids 4 Christ

1:30-4PM: Pre-

Marriage Seminar

(MP) (session #4)

6:30PM Spanish Ser.

119:50AM WHS C2

6PM: Praise Singers7PM: Adult Handbells

7PM Ministry Council

1212:10 Lets Do

Lunch (PC)7PM AA Mtg (B1)

13 ASH WEDNESDAYChurch Services at

8:30AM, 3:30 & 7PM10:15AM Marquardt


4:30-6:30 Lenten Meal

5:30 Pre-Communion


149AM /4PM Bible Class

(B2)10:30AM Zinzendorf

6PM Ladies Choir

6:45PM Chorale

8PM Mens Choir

7PM Pre-Communion(PC)

15SCHOOL

DISMISSES AT

11:30AM

16

Mens Retreat In

Oshkosh

6PM Church Service

17 Church Services7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM9/10:30AM Bible Study

(B2)

9AM Kids 4 Christ

6:30PM Spanish Ser.

18 10A-3PM CircuitMtg. @ St. Johns

6PM: Praise Singers

7PM: Adult Handbells

7PM Womens Bible

Study (B3)

7PM Annual Voters

Meeting (MP)

1912:10 Lets Do

Lunch (PC)

7PM AA Mtg (B1)

20Church Services at

8:30AM, 3:30 & 7PM

10AM Golden Living


4:30-6:30 Lenten Meal5:30 Pre-Communion


21 6AM DawnPatrol (MP)

9AM/4PM Bible Class

(B2)

6PM Ladies Choir

6:45PM Chorale

7PM Pre-Communion(PC)

8PM Mens Choir

22NO SCHOOL

CWLPC

Curriculum

Conference here

at St. Marks

239AM Altar Guild

Mtg. (B1)

6PM Contemporary

Church Service

24 Church Services7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM9/10:30AM Bible Study

(B2)6:30PM Spanish Ser.

25 NO SCHOOL6PM: Praise Singers

7PM: Adult Handbells7PM Caregivers Mtg B2

2612:10 Lets Do

Lunch (PC)

7PM AA Mtg (B1)

27 Church Services at8:30AM, 3:30 & 7PM

10:15AM Marquardt

3:45 Gr. 6-7 Catechism4:30-6:30 Lenten Meal7PM Bible Info Class

28 9AM/4PM BibleClass (B2)

10:30AM Zinzendorf

6PM Ladies Choir6:45PM Chorale7PM Depression Mtg B1

8PM Mens Choir

2013

February 2013-St. Marks Ev. Lutheran Church Calendar215 N. 6th Street, Watertown, WI 53094Phone (920)-262-8500

LENTEN SOUP & SANDWICH SUPPERS ON WEDNESDAYS: Starting onASHWEDNESDAY, February 13, 4:30-6:30PM - either in the Parish Center or School Commonswatch

your church bulletin for each weeks menu and location.


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St. Marks Ev. Lutheran School February 2013

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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BB @ SP FortLPS Open Hosue Grades

5-8 @ 5:30pm

Church 6pm

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Church Services 7:30, 9,

10:45amOmega Choir Sings10:45am

LLHS Visual Arts FairLLHS Pops Concert 2pm

Board SM 5pm Market Day PU 2pm

Booster Club @ 6:30pmChapel 8:10 A.M.

LPS Phoenix Day 5thGrade

Pre-Comm. 5:30 P.M.Church 7pm

Pre-Comm. 7:00 P.M. BLAC BB Tournament BLAC BB TournamentLLHS LES Spelling BeeChurch 6pm

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Church Services 7:30, 9,

10:45amPreK-K Sings 10:45am

BLAC BB Tournament

Faculty Mtg. 3:45 pm

All Staff Meets 3:15 pmPALS Parent Meeting

Educational Speaker @

6:30pm

Ash Wednesday - Lent

Chapel 8:10 A.M.Pre-Comm. 5:30 P.M.

Church 8:30, 3:30 & 7pm

Pre-Comm. 7:00 P.M.

LPS Open House Grades5-8 @ 5:30pmValentines Day

Early Release

11:30 am

Curriculum 11:45 am

Lakeside BB Tournament

Lakeside BB Tournament

Church 6pm

17 18 19 20 21 22 23Church Services 7:30, 9,

10:45amLakeside BB Tournament

Faculty Mtg. 3:30 P.M.Voters Annual Meeting7pm

BB 6 Quarter Game Chapel 8:10 A.M.

Midterm Grades 5-8Church 8:30, 3:30 & 7pmPre-Comm. 5:30 P.M.

Grades 4&5 Sing 8:30 &3:30pm

Pre-Comm. 7:00 P.M.

LLHS 4th Grade Night

A&B BB Tournament St.Pauls, IX

No School

CWLPC 8:00amLLHS 7th Grade Shadow

A&B BB Tournament St.Pauls, IXLLHS Family Fest 9am to12pm

Church 6pm

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Church Services 7:30, 9,10:45amA&B BB Tournament St.

Pauls, IX

No SchoolPublic School

Break

Chapel 8:10 A.M.Lent - Church 8:30, 3:30 &

7pm

Documents

February 2013 Messenger