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“Seek Souls Not Dollars”
by Pastor Loescher
In his sermon on the mount, Jesus said that
we need to seek first his kingdom and his
righteousness and the Father will give us food,
clothing and every other physical need as well.
We recognize of course that Jesus was not
condoning a hermit’s life where you do nothing
but read the Bible and expect God to send ravens
to your cave with bread and provide water from a
rock. Although if the Lord wanted us to read the
Bible every waking hour, he could provide for us
in that way. On the contrary, Jesus wanted us to
understand that to fuss over physical needs and
ignore spiritual needs is not trusting God our
Father. Recently you should have received a letter
from the church council demonstrating that we are
financially going in the wrong direction as a
congregation. This information was given because
God’s people, rejoicing in God’s pure grace in
Jesus, would want to know the need so that they
can address it in prayer and in their giving. Finances certainly qualify as physical needs
that our heavenly Father will provide. The
question is what is the kingdom and righteousness
the Lord would have us seek? Continuing to
provide a Christ-centered education for our
children easily ranks right up there as a top
priority. Nevertheless, ranked ahead of our school
ministry is our own personal witness and training
of our children and grandchildren. Why? Simply
because God tells parents that it is their
responsibility. You will search long and hard to
find any reference from God’s Holy Word about
organized institutional training of the children. It
is always given to the parents and families. Our
schools are outstanding ministry assets that we in
Christian freedom have established to assist
parents. For that reason, our own individual spiritual
growth and worship of the Lord is another highly ranked activity that the Lord has established for
seeking the Father’s kingdom and righteousness.
He has commanded us for our own spiritual good
that we congregate
around the Word of God and the sacraments.
We call these the means of grace because
these are the ways he gives us his love and
forgiveness. Over and over again he begs us
and requires of us that we pray, crave his
love, seek his face, come to him for rest. Do
these things and he will see that our ministry
is funded and our children blessed. One other key activity to seeking the
Father’s kingdom and righteousness is
praying that his kingdom come to the hearts
of others who do not yet know him. We hear
with urgency the call from Jesus to go and
make disciples of all nations, unless we fall
for the lie of pluralism which says that there
are several different ways to God not just one.
We hear him say, ”There are other sheep that
are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them
also. They, too, shall listen to my voice, and
there shall be one flock and one shepherd”
(John 10:16). Be very careful! Be very discerning.
Worrying about funding our ministry leads
us to the discussion of filling our classrooms
and pews. “More customers will bring a
greater profit.” Seeking his kingdom and his
righteousness is about seeking souls for the
kingdom not seeking dollars for our budget.
In fact, seeking souls and bringing more into
our worship and ministry has nothing to do
with pride in David’s Star or balancing any
kind of books. Seeking to spread the good
news of Jesus has no connection at all to
congregational pride. The whole concept
behind the Cedarburg outreach group of four
congregations is reaching the lost for Christ.
Whether they join Trinity on Pleasant Valley
Road, Redeemer, David’s Star or Our Savior,
it makes no kingdom difference. It’s all
about seeking to do the work of the church
the best way we can and trusting the Lord to
bless. Beware of materialism when it rises up
and gets in our face. It can only get in the
way of seeking his kingdom and
righteousness. All we need will be added to
us as well.
July 2015
Volume XVII,
Number 910
SENIORS Junier Ehlke…7/9/1922…93 yrs. old
Carl Schramm…7/11/1922…93 yrs. old
Hilmer Groth…7/17/1929…86 yrs. old. Marcella Schultz…7/24/1928…87 yrs. old
JULY 2015
GREETERS
July 5 7:45 Jody & Amy Hansen
9:30 Lora DuFore
July 12 7:45 John & Melanie Giddings
9:30 Dave & Emily Zarling
July 19 7:45 Ross & Colleen Lemke
9:30 Mike & Rebecca Kempfert
July 26 7:45 Diane Hafemeister & Sue Daley
9:30 Mel & Eunice Heckendorf
WOMEN NURTURING WOMEN
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY We meet in the multi-purpose room located behind the
concession area. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday
mornings of each month at 9:30. It is always uplifting and
encouraging to be in God's Word together. We hope you
can come. God's Word gives us great joy, strength and
comfort, for every day. With questions call Beth
Steinbrenner at 262.685.7420 or e-mail me at
[email protected]. We will resume our study in fall.
Hope to see you there!
MEN’S BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY
at Jimmy’s in Jackson meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at
6:00 am. This group meets year-round.
BARNABAS
is the name of our small group bible studies. We took that
name from an early disciple who was given that nickname
because he was such an encourager. Our small group home
bible studies are also intended for the encouragement of
one another. The groups are on-going, but anytime is a
good time to get involved in a group. Call or email Pastor
Loescher if you’d like to get involved 262.677.0919 or
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY meets in the
multi-purpose room of school at 10:00am. Classes will
resume in fall.
ACCESS TO BUILDING Starting Sunday, July 5, we
will be locking all school doors after the beginning of the
2nd service, the only doors to stay open are the main
church entrance on the west side of the building. This also
includes the Thursday and Saturday night services. When
the Wednesday evenings services begin, the school doors
will be locked after the beginning of the 2nd service.
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USHER RECRUITMENT We are in need of ushers for
all services. Anyone who would like to help serve as an
usher, please contact Guy Maciejewski, 414-750-9323.
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LIVESTREAMING Some of David's Star services are
being recorded and posted on Livestream.com. If you
would like more information on how to access these
services, please speak to Pastor Woldt. An informational
presentation regarding these services is being planned for
later this summer.
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ACCREDITATION UPDATE As of June 15th David's
Star Lutheran School is fully accredited by WELSSA for
another five years. There were five areas that had to be
updated after the Accreditation Team visited in March, but
all of those areas have now been met. Again I would like to
thank everyone who helped with the Accreditation process;
your hard work made this possible. Mr. Gustafson,
Principal
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David’s Star Church Council Minutes May 12, 2015
Members in attendance: Pastor Loescher, Pastor Woldt,
Brian Lee, Dennis Bell, Glen Miller, Mike Willis, Andy
Loeffler, Tim Gustafson, Keith Rusch
Absent: Kurt Henning, Randy Matter, Ryan Shelvik, Jim
Korthals
The meeting was called to order by Brian Lee. The
meeting was opened with a prayer by Pastor Loescher. A
motion was made and carried to approve the minutes from
the regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, 2015.
Membership Report (Pastor Woldt)
Incoming:
Outgoing: Ciske, Tony & Beth; Braiden
Released from membership
Pastors’ Report
Pastor Loescher, Telephone # 262.677.0919
Pastor Woldt, Telephone # 262.377.1019
We continue to see new people visiting David’s Star for
worship. The pastors do not have an opportunity to speak
to all the worshippers. Please do everything you can to
reach out and greet people you see for the first time. You
will meet someone new whether they are a current member
or not. Pastor Loescher is taking a little vacation time in
June. Pastor Woldt will be taking vacation time in
September, but will be busy preparing for his daughter’s
July wedding. President Mark Zarling from Martin Luther
College, our WELS college of ministry, will be the guest
speaker for our mission festival in August.
President’s Report
Brian Lee, Telephone # 262.377.9419
Thanks to everyone who participated in Arbor Day. Sorry
to say I was not able to attend due to being out of town on
business. Congratulations to all the 8th
graders moving on
to the next phase of their lives. I wish them success in
reaching the goals they have set for themselves.
Congratulations to Jean Korthals, John Giddings, Lora DuFore, and Pastor Woldt who all reached milestones in
their careers. Thank you for your dedication and your
years of service. A letter regarding finances will be sent
out to the congregation members this week as discussed
last month. I am looking forward to hearing feedback from
members.
Board for
Buildings and Grounds
Kurt Henning 262.677.2797
[email protected] Nothing new to report.
Board for Elementary Education
Mike Willis, [email protected]
Principal Tim Gustafson
Telephone #262. 707.2382
The projected enrollment for grades 3K – 8 is 135. 30
Chromebooks were purchased for the 5th
and 6th grade
classrooms. The cost will be covered by the Parents’ Group.
The school is now officially accredited. The board is planning
to form 4 subcommittees: Mike Kempfert – faculty and staff,
Mark Ahrens – outreach, Bob Campbell – communication with
congregation, and Jeff McCoy – long range plans for the
school.
Board of Elders
Dennis Bell, 262.677.2248
[email protected] Paul Weis reported that the OWLS Convention is October
13-15 in La Crosse, WI. The cost of the event varies
depending on an individual’s selections, like whether they
would require meals or not. Contact Paul for information.
Terry presented an overview of setting up a Live Stream
account to view the recorded church services. The board
discussed how this might be presented to the congregation
between services. Terry also brought up a request to
replace some of the Friendship Registers. The board
agreed to purchase 30 of them to replace the worn out ones.
Paul Steinbrenner provided boxes for the collection of gifts
for the called workers who are celebrating anniversaries at
the graduation service. Cards with gifts from the
congregation were also provided. In the board’s ongoing
review of low attended services, the elders moved to
reschedule the Wednesday evening Deer Hunter Service to
Thursday evening. Attendance of the Deer Hunter Service
has really dropped over the past several years.
Evangelism Committee
Ryan Shelvik [email protected]
Ryan was unable to attend because of his work hours. Pastor
Loescher will be looking for ways to promote Cedarburg
Outreach.
Stewardship Committee
Jim Korthals, Telephone # 262.242.8143
[email protected] Nothing new to report.
COUNCIL CAPSULE SUMMARY OF THE JUNE 2015 COUNCIL MEETING
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Spiritual Growth Committee
Andy Loeffler, Telephone #262.677.2319
Summer Bible camp started this week.
Treasurer’s Report
Randy Matter, Telephone # 262.412.6643
The printed report for May was presented. The YTD
operating fund balance was a deficit in the amount of
$141,046.69. The YTD offerings to our WELS missions
was $35,691.15 which was 105.73% of budget. The YTD
offerings to the KMLHS operating fund was $22,107.46
which was 113.51% of budget and KML Joyful Noise was
$3,897.00 which was 127.15% of budget.
A motion was made and carried to accept the reports.
Church Wish List – The committee is currently working
on creating a wish list and how it will be managed. There
was a discussion regarding how to utilize undesignated
gifts that were given to the school. There may currently be
enough in the school’s undesignated gifts to purchase a
video security system for the school. The purchase of a
video security system using non-budgetary funds as they
became available had been approved in the January council
meeting. Tim will check on the amount of funds in the
school’s undesignated gifts, and this will be discussed
again in the July meeting.
New Business
No new business
Next month’s meeting is Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 7:00
P.M.
A motion was made and carried to adjourn. The meeting
was closed with a blessing.
Respectively submitted,
Keith Rusch, Recording Secretary
BRAT FRY!! On Saturday, August 1st, David’s Star
Parent’s Group will be holding a Brat Fry & a bake sale at
Piggly Wiggly in Jackson from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
KEEP COLLECTING THOSE BOX TOPS Please do
not stop collecting Box Tops for the school over the
summer. It would help us out tremendously if they were
collected in sandwich bags of 50 or you could tape them
onto a Box Top collection sheet. I will have a collection
form posted onto the school website or go to
www.boxtops4education.com. THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT EXPIRED BOX TOPS…please check the dates.
PARISH NURSE NEWS
“Summer Solace”
For some, the summer months bring
to mind the words of George Gershwin:
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” For others,
summertime signals the start of stress time. That’s because
the summer months can bring more anxieties due to
childcare issues, vacation planning, moving to a new home,
or over-scheduling the calendar to take advantage of all the
outdoor activities. When feelings of worry or tension start
to mount, here are just a few reminders from God’s Word
of his comfort and peace and His promise to be with us and
help us during stressful times:
“When the cares of my heart are many, your
consolations cheer my soul.” Psalm 94:19
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not
as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be
troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything
by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known to God. And the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6, 7
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may
have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take
heart: I have overcome the world." John 16:33
Sue Bolha RN,
www.fb.com/WELSNursesAssociation
262.677.3485
Source: Summer 2015 Better Health newsletter
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FASTDIRECT SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS
WEBSITE David’s Star School is excited to introduce
you to our FastDirect service, a powerful system designed
to help school parents connect with our school. All parents
(with children enrolled at David’s Star) should have
received a letter in the mail this week with your activation
code, please follow the instructions listed in the letter in
order to activate your account. It is very important that
you activate your FastDirect account by Monday, July
27th, 2015, before teachers begin their home visits on August 1, 2015. Please do not hesitate to call the school
office with any questions, of are in need of help setting up
your account.
Take Me Out To
the Ballgame!
The David’s Star OWLS are hosting their 2
nd annual
trip to a Brewer’s game at Miller Park and invites
everyone to join us! You don’t have to be an OWLS
member to come along. The game is on Wednesday,
August 19, at 1:10PM. We will meet between 10AM
and noon for a tailgate party in the South (lower)
parking lot of David’s Star. Brats, hot dogs, buns and
condiments will be provided. We ask that everyone
bring your own drinks and a dish to pass. At noon we
will board a comfortable, air-conditioned Lamers
chartered coach to take us to Miller Park where the
Brewers will take on the Marlins at 1:10PM. After the
game, we’ll return to David’s Star at around 5:30PM.
The cost for the trip is again $40 per person or $35 for
David’s Star OWLS members. This includes the brats,
hot dogs, fixin’s, the trip to and from Miller Park, the
ticket into the game (with seating even better than last
year!), parking, a gratuity for our driver, door prizes
and great fellowship!
Come join us for a great day of baseball! Families are
welcome too!
For reservations, call Dan Bolha at (262) 677-3485
and/or mail your check, made out to David’s
Star OWLS, to:
David’s Star OWLS
C/O: Dan Bolha
N161W18841 Jared Drive
Jackson, WI 53037
David’s Star Women’s Retreat
Keynote Speaker: Sarah Owens
Deaconess with WELS Institutional Ministries
We will also host a
Baby Shower
for New Beginnings – A Home for Mothers
follow this link to see what they need
http://www.homeformothers.com/material-
donations.html
Save the Date Saturday, November 14, 2015
THUNDERBOLT OPEN REGISTRATION FORM
Please send one check per FOURSOME or for as many golfers as you are registering.
$75/person for golf/cart/dinner package (Golf only not an option) Full payment must accompany registration for it to be recorded. Please add all email addresses so that this information can be sent
to you every year.
1st Golfer’s Name _________________________________________
Email Address _________________________________________
Phone # ____________________**********************************************************
2nd Golfer’s Name _________________________________________
Email Address _________________________________________**********************************************************
3rd Golfer’s Name _________________________________________
Email Address _________________________________________**********************************************************
4th Golfer’s Name _________________________________________
Email Address _________________________________________
DINNER RESERVATIONS$20.00 PER PERSON
NAMES OF THOSE ATTENDING ONLY THE DINNER:
____________________________ ___________________________
____________________________ ___________________________
SEND YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO:DAVID’S STAR
SEND THE REGISTRATION AND CHECK TO:GLENN RUSCH
1157 SPRING VALLEY ROADJACKSON, WI 53037
16th ANNUAL
THUNDERBOLT OPEN
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Time: 12:00pm Registration 1:30pm Shotgun Start -Scramble Format (Change) 6:15pm Dinner (approximately)
Place: West Bend Lakes / Hwy. 33 in West Bend
Cost: $75.00 Golf/Cart/Dinner Package $20.00 Dinner Only
Deadline: Limited to the first 144 paid golfers. On a first come basis!
Free Soda & Beer after golf Prizes and Silent Auction to follow All golfers must be 16 years old or older. Golf cart rental is mandatory and included in the cost. In case of rain, rain checks will be given for golf only. Dinner will be held rain or shine!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE A DOOR PRIZE, PLEASE CALL ONE OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
GLENN RUSCH 262-208-6471 RANDY ESENBERG 262-677-2713TERRY KOTH 262-677-4247 JON KRUSE 920-740-5468KURT LIESENER 262-677-4360 KURT HENNING 262-677-2797SHANNON LEITZKE 262-677-2944
THE MONEY DONATED LAST YEAR ASSISTED THE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT IN PURCHASING 30 NEW CHROMEBOOKS FOR THE
STUDENTS AND THIS YEAR THE MONEY WILL GO TOWARDS PURCHASING CHROMEBOOKS FOR THE YOUNGER GRADES AT
DAVID’S STAR LUTHERAN SCHOOL!
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