Run with Perseverance By: Pastor Michael Woldt

I earned a third place medal in the last 5K (3.1 mile) race I completed. Not because I'm fast. I

received the award because I'm old. It was an "age group" medal, and, truth be told, there weren't many other runners over the age of 60

who were competing for the award.

As we continue to celebrate David's Star's 175th anniversary, there is a temptation to celebrate

simply because we, as a congregation, are older than most other Lutheran churches in the state of

Wisconsin. We want to remember with gratitude to God the blessings of the past. It is no small thing that this congregation has faithfully

proclaimed the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout its history. To God alone be the glory. However, focusing with nostalgia on the glory of days gone

can be debilitating, even disheartening, leading to the conclusion that the best days of David's Star are in the past.

The human body inevitably grows physically weak. I will never run as fast as I once did. If I ran as fast as I did three decades ago, I might

even win my age group instead of finishing third. The same does not necessarily hold true for the congregation that ages. The very gospel we

proclaim serves as our "fountain of youth." The message of the gospel renews us. We live in the shelter of God's love and grace as our ascended

Lord positions us in the world to share his saving grace with those around us. By God's grace we will remember that our purpose as a congregation

is not simply to exist and become older. Our purpose as a congregation is to encourage each other in our walk with Jesus, and to carry out the

Great Commission the Lord has given to his Church. "Go and make disciples of all nations!" (Matthew 28).

The wording of the purpose statement found in our congregation's constitution is a little clumsy by today's standards for catchy mission

statements, but it is worth reviewing from time to time. It reminds us why we are still here.

June 2018

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It expresses why David's Star is worth supporting

with our offerings and prayers, our time and energy. Here it is:

This congregation shall strive to proclaim the Law and the Gospel; to lead sinners to repentance and faith in Christ Jesus for life

and salvation; to strengthen believers in faith and sanctification through the Means of Grace; to equip believers as disciples,

stewards, and witnesses for sharing the Gospel of Jesus with our fellowmen.

The continuing purpose of this

congregation, as a group of Christians, and its ultimate objective, is to serve all people

in God’s world with his Gospel.

All members of this congregation shall strive to proclaim the joys of a Christian

life and to witness for Christ to the best of

their individual abilities (1 Jn. 5:1-10)

We may be old as a congregation, but the gospel empowers us to serve the Lord each new

day with renewed vigor and strength. As it says in Isaiah 40:31: "Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like

eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

Remember the blessings of the past with

gratitude. Rejoice in the blessings we currently enjoy through our church and school. Then, don't forget what comes next. Reach out! Share the

gospel. That's our continuing purpose and reason for existing! With our strength renewed in the Lord, we will run with perseverance the race

marked out for us (Hebrews 12:1), even in our old age!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

SENIORS

Anna Hardt (6/10)

Wilmer Ehlke (6/14)

LaVerne Groth (6/17)

Myron Philipps (6/17)

Richard Kinzel (6/26)

Wayne Bublitz (6/30)

JUNE 2018 GREETERS

June 3rd 9:30am n/a

June 10th 7:45am Dave & Jeanie Martin

9:30am n/a

June 17th 7:45am n/a

9:30am n/a

June 24th 7:45am n/a

9:30am Brian & Pam Lee

175th SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

June 16, 2018

Picnic Celebration! The Church Picnic will be held

on the church grounds Saturday, starting at

10:00 am. There will be food, games, and

entertainment!

July 1, 2018

Outdoor Worship in Church Woods will be held

Sunday, July 1st, at 9:30am. Pastor Richard

Gurgel will preach for this service.

August 26, 2018

Mission Festival in Church Woods. An outdoor

worship service held on Sunday, August 26th, at

9:30 am. Lunch and special mission displays will

follow. Pastor David Kehl will preach for this

service.

October 14, 2018

Special Celebration Service at Kettle Moraine

Lutheran High School on Sunday October 14th, at

10:15am with lunch to follow on David’s Star

campus. WELS President Mark Schroeder will

preach for this service.

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WALKING GROUP - All are welcome to walk

with us on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00am-

9:00am. Feel free to come when you can and

leave when you need to. Walking will continue in

the gym, and there may be an additional group

that will walk outdoors when the weather

permits. Please Park in the South lot. We will be

walking outside only the week of June 25th, and

will not be walking the week of July 2nd.

JAM (Jesus and Me) is a Christ-centered

program aimed at serving families with children

who are not yet old enough for Kindergarten.

Children can be accompanied by a parent,

grandparent, babysitter, etc.

Activities include: Bible

lessons, singing, large- and

fine-motor play, craft and

snack time. We will meet again in the fall.

PART TIME CHILDCARE

POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT

DAVID’S STAR FOR THE

2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR

MALE OR FEMALE must be 18 or older

Days are flexible and only when school is in

session. Pay is $10.00 per hour.

Morning hours are M-F 6:45 – 8:15am and after

school hours are M-F 3:15 – 5:00pm

Duties Include: Helping with homework and

supervising play and activities.

We are also looking for individuals who are willing

to be on a substitute list for either Morning or

After School Care.

Please contact Amy Schrap: 262-689-0261

aschrap@davidsstar.org or Bridgett Munn:

262-397-6442 childcare@davidsstar.org for more

information.

175TH ANNIVERSARY FACTS

DID YOU KNOW?

Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860, and civil

war broke out in 1861. At that time, our

congregation was just 18 years old (younger

than Morning Star is today).

A number of members from David’s Star served

in the Union Army, and a few never returned

home. Seven Civil War veterans are buried in

our church cemetery. They include; Carl

Dallmann, William Dallmann, William Gutzmann,

Fred Schreiber, Christian Tischer, William

Tischer, and Ernest Hillmann.

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Members in Attendance: Pastor Loescher,

Pastor Woldt, Mark Ahrens, Todd Backus, Josh

Boeldt, Tim Gustafson, Andrew Loescher, Glenn

Miller, Paul Steinbrenner, Jason Walz

Membership Report (Pastor Woldt)

Incoming: Zetley, Kristen; Owen Transfer from

Calvery, Thiensville

Outgoing: Muhonen, Dale & Lisa; Dylan Released

from membership

Pastors’ Report (Pastor Woldt)

What a blessing to witness an adult baptism at

our church this month! Please keep all of our

newer members in your prayers. The pastors

(together with our male called teachers) will be

attending the SEW district convention on June

12, 13 at Wisconsin Lutheran College. The

choosing of a congregational delegate is on the

agenda. Among the routine but important pieces

of convention business are the election of a

district presidium and also a circuit pastor for our

group of congregations. A distribution has been

made from our assistance fund to help David's

Star students who are attending our WELS

ministerial education schools. The students are

Andrew Eggers (MLC), Joey Loescher (MLC),

Caleb Gustafson (MLC) and Livia Lickteig (MLC).

Each student has had $725.00 applied to their

tuition bill for the 2018-19 school year. Caleb and

Livia also qualify for a matching amount through

MLC's Congregational Partnership Grant Program.

President’s Report (Paul Steinbrenner)

Working on photo directory.

Buildings & Grounds (Glenn Miller)

Arbor Day delayed due to rain. Addressing issues

with classroom windows.

Board of Elders (Dan Bolha)

Some repair needed to the communion ware.

Evangelism Committee (Andrew Loescher)

Looking to get postcard put together before

Memorial Day for picnic and also looking at Bible

camp postcards.

Spiritual Growth Committee (Jon Kruse)

Youth group members going to WELS

International Youth Rally. Four adult chaperones

attending.

Treasurer’s Report (Joshua Boeldt)

April Operating Budget Update

Glory to God in the highest! The total offerings

for April were $86,618, which is about 3.5%

Lower than the budgeted offerings. The total

income for the month was about 2.5% lower than

budgeted and is about 1.6% higher than the

budget for the year to date. The actual expenses

for April were about 4.7% higher than the

budgeted amount and are 1.7% higher than the

budget for the year to date. The overall fund

balance at the end of April shows a deficit of

$13,237.

April Ministries Beyond our Congregation

The remittances in April for the WELS mission

were 14% lower than budgeted for, while the

KMLHS operating mission remittances were about

2.5% lower than budget. The KML Joyful Noise

remittances were about 16% less than the

amount budgeted for. The Multi Language

Publication remittances were about 35% lower

than the budgeted amount. The total amount

remitted for all missions was about 14.5% lower

than the amount budgeted for April, and is

14.2% lower year to date.

April Building Fund Update

The mortgage loan balance at the end of April is

$1,104,237. The council’s objective is to maintain

a $100,000 cushion in the building fund debt

account—our balance at 4/30/18 was $123,489,

which was enough to allow us to make an

additional principal payment of $10,800.

New Business

Delegate for SEW District Convention

A motion was made and seconded to apply

all funds in the Debt Retirement Account

over $100,000 each month to the loan

principle through the end 2018. Motion

carried.

Next Council Meeting: (7pm; June 12, 2018)

COUNCIL CAPSULE - HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAY COUNCIL MEETING

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PARISH NURSE NEWS

10 Ways To

Love Your Brain

The Alzheimer’s Association tells us that it’s

never too late or too early to incorporate healthy

habits. SO START NOW!

* HIT THE BOOKS – Take a class at a local

college, community center or even online!

* BUTT OUT - Smoking increases risk of

cognitive decline.

* FOLLOW YOUR HEART – Risk factors for

heart disease (obesity, high blood pressure and

diabetes) also negatively impact your cognitive

health.

* HEADS UP! - Brain injury can raise risk of

cognitive decline. Wear a seat belt!

* FUEL UP RIGHT – Eat a balanced diet, higher

in fruits and veggies to reduce risk.

* CATCH SOME ZZZ’S – Not getting enough

sleep may result in problems with memory and

thinking.

* TAKE CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH –

Some studies link depression with cognitive

decline, so seek treatment for depression,

anxiety or stress.

* BUDDY UP – Stay socially engaged. Volunteer!

Share activities with family and friends.

* STUMP YOURSELF – Challenge your mind! Be

creative! Play games of strategy!

* BREAK A SWEAT – Engage in regular

cardiovascular exercise that elevates your heart

rate and increases blood flow. Walking is a great

idea. Ask about our Walking Club!

For those of us who are currently caregiving,

Washington County Caregiver Coalition is offering

a “Confident Caregiver Conference” on May

23rd at Moraine Park Technical College. Call Mona

at the ADRC of Washington County, 262-335-

4497. It’s not too late to register!

New Beginnings baby bottles are still available in

the Gathering Space as we participate in the

Change for Life Program here at David’s Star.

Pick yours up and fill it with your donation! We’ll

gather them over the Father’s Day Weekend.

Thank you for supporting this ministry!

Blessings from our Great Physician,

Sue Bolha RN, 677-3485

parishnurse@davidsstar.org

2018 BLOOD PRESSURE

SCREENING SCHEDULE

Screenings take place in the

nurses office located off of the

gathering space between

services. Dates are subject to

change.

Sunday, June 24th

Sunday, July 22th

Sunday, September 23rd

Sunday, October 28th

Sunday, November 25th

CALL NEWS - Dear Pastors, Mr. Gustafson, and

members of David’s Star: After much prayer,

discussion, and deliberation, I believe God has

led me to return the Call to Mt. Calvary Lutheran

School in Waukesha. I thank you for offering

prayers and words of encouragement during this

difficult decision. I look forward to continued

service to God’s lambs in the classroom and his

sheep of all ages through music here at David’s

Star. In Christ’s service, Kris Eggers

STUDENT TEACHER NEWS - Heidi Moldenhauer

was assigned to Faith Lutheran School in

Tacoma, Washington, to teach grades 5 & 6 in

addition to coaching and Athletic Director duties.

175TH ANNIVERSARY

CHURCH PICNIC

Saturday, June 16th

10am – 3pm

Please note the earlier start time than previously

communicated. Entertainment stage programs

begin at 11:00. There will be activities for the

entire family with food and soft drinks available

for purchase. Activities include; tractor hay

rides, a German Band and other entertainment,

bouncy houses, a children’s parade and

scavenger hunt, pony rides, and adult activities

as well. We need your help. This is a

community outreach event – so please plan to

attend and invite your friends, neighbors, and

family!

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