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The Monthly Herald March 2014
FROM THE PASTOR…
The wind blew the other night. Wow, did it blow! Gusting at forty miles an
hour plus. And you know what happened… power went out for six hours
or so. Right in the middle of a TV program I wanted to watch. Blink…
then back on again for two seconds. Blink… back on. Blunk. Off. The
mad scramble for flashlights. The discovery of some dead batteries.
Under the covers for the duration and praying that the brave folks at WE Energies
would restore the power soon. And they did.
How’s the power in your Spiritual life? Strong and steady? Most of the time? Intermittent or
weak? Just as there was no problem at the power plant the other night when our electric
went out, there’s no problem with the source of our spiritual power. God is God, ever strong
and faithful. Word and Sacrament remain vital and life sustaining. So what happens when the
wind blows and the power blinks? It’s in the connection.
That happens when our worship life falters and we begin to skip church. First a week or two,
then a month, and a year… (I’m not talking to our homebound / disabled / elderly members
here, who would rather be in worship than anywhere else!) How about our prayer and
devotional lives? Intermittent? Faulty? Bible study? Too busy? And then we wonder: What
happened to the power in our lives?
Because of Christ, God forgives us when we confess that we have
broken or weakened our connection to Him because of our sin and
repent. There’s power in that. We need our Lord’s power in our
lives every day as we face the maelstrom of evil and sin that
surrounds us. There’s no better place to strengthen our connection,
(our faith!) by the power of the Holy Spirit in His Word: In church, in
Word and Sacrament, in our prayers and devotions.
Blessings!
Pastor S.
Bible Classes & LifeWalk 2014 2 Youth & Guatemala Fundraiser 7
Lenten Worship & Ladies Groups 3 Guatemala News 8
Senior Fun Seekers 4 A Letter From Pastor Ferry 9
Easter Flowers & Budgeting Timeline 5 March Calendar 10
Vice President Report 6 Milwaukee Bucks Night 11
Senior High Bible Study
9:15am Sunday in the Instructional
Room Leaders:
Mike & Erin Carson
A Place of Refuge Ministries (APOR):
SAVE THE DATE!
On Saturday, June 14th, 2014,
St. Paul’s is blessed to be this year’s host of LifeWalk, an
annual fundraiser supporting
A Place of Refuge Ministries of South WI. LifeWalk is a
family friendly event that includes food, entertainment,
children’s activities and a 1.5 mile walk. As this year’s host,
there will be numerous opportunities for our congregation
and school families to get involved. So whether you are young or old, have a little or a lot of availability (before
and/or on the day of the event), there is an opportunity for you to serve! We will be holding an informational meeting in
the coming weeks so watch the bulletin for
further details. And, if you already know that you would like
to be involved with LifeWalk 2014 or if you have any
questions about the event or about APOR, please contact
Amy Baxter at 414-546-6244
Bible Classes Sunday Mornings at 9:15am
“The Prophet Amos” in the Fellowship Hall
Leader: Pastor Bender
“1st Corinthians” in Room 203 Leader: Pastor Stanton
Monday Mornings at 11:30am
“The Book of Acts” Class meets in the Fellowship Hall
Leader: Laurel Privatt
Thursday Mornings at 10:00am
“The Life of Joseph” Class meets in the Fellowship Hall Leader: Pastor Bender
The Thursday morning Bible study is taking a close look at the life of Joseph as recorded in the Book of Genesis. There are several important things to learn from Joseph's life and God working out His promises through the life of Joseph! When God gives a promise, it comes true, even if others don't want to believe it. When you go through tough times, God is still with you and you can rise above the circumstances. When you do the right thing, bad things can still happen to you, but God won't let you down. And, above all, God desires us to be reconciled with one another through sincere forgiveness and letting go of the past. These and even more lessons are learned through studying God's holy Word. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday Mornings at 9:00am
“To Know the Truth” New Member Instruction Class meets in the Fellowship
Hall Leader: Pastor Bender
Kid’s Bible Hour ~ Sunday at 9:15am Thank you to everyone who recently supported the Kids Bible Hour fundraiser. If you purchased a 2014 City Book, we were notified that due to a printing error, City Book had removed all page 4's from the books we sold. However, they have sent us the corrected Milwaukee Bucks coupon. Please contact Diane Ross (327-2154) or Carol Percell (541-9515) and we will be happy to get that coupon to you.
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Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
March 8 & 29 at 7:00am in the Fellowship Hall
Leader: Pastor Bender
Bring a friend!
Worship Saturday Evenings at 5:00
Sunday Mornings at 8:00 & 10:30
Praise Services March 9 & 30 at 10:30
The Season of Lent is Coming
Restore the Roar!
“Restore the Roar” will be the theme of our Mid Week Lenten services, based on the Book
of Amos. The prophet Amos was raised up by our Lord to speak prophetically to the
people of Israel. His prophetic words still speak today!
Ash Wednesday Worship
March 5, 2014
10:00am & 6:00pm
Lenten Mid Week Worship Services Each Wednesday in Lent at 10:00am & 6:00pm
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Lenten Dinners will be served each Wednesday in Lent beginning on
March 12th
at 4:45pm in the Fellowship Hall
March 12th: Pepperoni Pizza Bake, Tossed Green Salad and Pumpkin Bars
March 19th: Chili, French Bread, Fresh Vegetables with Ranch Dip, Hot dogs and Ice
Cream
March 26th: Tacos, Spanish Rice, Applesauce and Blonde Brownies
Kids meals served weekly as well.
Widows Lunch
The next Widows Lunch will be March 12th at 11:00am at Finn McQuire’s 5171 S. 108
th St.
Ladies Book Club
Please join us for Women's Book Club on Monday March 10th. We will be discussing "Wonder" by R.J.
Palicio and "The Matchmakers of Buttetrnut Creek" by Jane Perrine. Both will be quick reads. I highly
recommend "Wonder" for readers of all ages. We meet at the Early Childhood Center at 6:30. We
would love to see you there! If you have any questions please call or email Jennifer Ricard at 546-4652
Quilters
March 3, 17 and 31 at 9:00am in the Fellowship Hall.
Elizabeth Ministry
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church has begun and Elizabeth Ministry Program. It is based on the relationship
between Elizabeth & Mary during the crossroads of their lives. This ministry is designed to provide
insight & support to women & their families in our congregation at difficult times through shared living
experiences, mentoring, prayer, scripture & our church teachings. Contract Julie Avila to learn more
about this wonderful ministry! [email protected] or 414-226-6670.
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March 29th
6:15pm
Catered Dinner & Seminar
Reservations needed for the catered meal – please call Barb Mueller at 327-7887
Planning For Life’s End We don’t like to think about it, but each of our earthly lives will one day come to an end. It’s important
to plan ahead that you might be a good steward of all God has entrusted to you. A Wills & Estate Planning Seminar will be held on Saturday March 29th at 6:15pm in our Fellowship Hall. Dinner will be
served followed by an information only seminar. This event is hosted by Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and our presenter will be Lynn Stuhr CFP, CLU, ChfC, FIC. No products will be sold or gifts
requested. Please contact Barb Mueller at 414-327-7887.
Senior Fun Seekers
On March 6th
we will have a virtual tour, at church, of Forest Home Cemetery. This is not a sales pitch, but the
tour that is conducted on sight of all the grave sites of our famous beer barons and sculptures at the cemetery. We
will have lunch at 11:30 following the Thursday morning Bible Class. The presentation will be at 1:30pm. We
invite anyone from Bible Class to stay for the lunch and afternoon as well as anyone from church who would
like to attend. There will be a $3.00 charge for lunch, which will be Arby’s sandwiches, jello, chips, desert and
coffee. If you would like to attend we need to know by Sunday March 2nd
. Please call Janine at 414-427-8434 to
sign up.
On Monday May 12th
we are planning a beer history tour of Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery.
It is located at 901 W. Juneau. The tour is at 2pm and the cost is $8.00 and includes a beverage of
your choice. We’d like to have lunch at noon at Jacksons Blue Ribbon Pub located at 1203 N. 10th
St.
these venues are about one block apart. Both are handicapped accessible. Please have your reservation
in by Sunday May 4th
. Call Janine at 414-427-8434.
On Friday July 18th
we are planning a trip to East Troy to the railroad museum and a 10 mile trip
through southeastern Wisconsin on the train. We plan on taking the noon trip that leaves from the
downtown depot in East Troy. The cost is $10.50 for the whole day. We could go in the
morning, tour the depot, take the train ride and stop at a place to be determined for dinner.
This tour is handicapped accessible. We would like your reservation by Sunday July 6th
.
Call Janine at 427-8434.
Thank you to our Bulletin Stuffers who faithfully serve the Lord each week, all year long!
Cindy & Marilyn Albrecht, Judy Bergstrom, Nancy Cesar, Shirley Denning, Dolores Frahm, Frank
Gabler, Fred & Merle Hess, Shirley Helinski, Marilyn Kenngott, John & Arlene Kurer, Pat Lamp, Lois
Ruehle, and Barbara Wood. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Volunteer Opportunities Sojourner Family Peace Center
Women & men are needed days, evenings, and weekends to volunteer at Sojourner Family Peace Center. We offer opportunities to volunteer on the Domestic Violence Hotline, with battered women & their children at our shelter, Sojourner Truth House, with children at Belle Resource Center, with men & women in our Beyond Abuse Program and in the Domestic Violence Unit at the Milwaukee District Attorney’s Office. A minimum of three hours each week for 6 months is requested. Call Jessica Trauth at 414-933-2722 by March 10th for further information.
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LWML SWD Heart to Heart Multicultural Event Saturday April 5, 2014 9:00am – 1:00pm at Benediction Lutheran Church
8475 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The theme is “God Loves the World”
Pre-register by March 22nd by calling 463-9158 5
LENTEN SERVICES
Come A special time to spend with Jesus Through the scriptures may we walk Along beside him on the path he has chosen To save the lost – In our minds eye may we visualize All the events along the way Bringing us to the foot of the cross Where salvation has been won for you and me –
Submitted by Elaine Lemke
2014 – 2015 Budgeting Timeline
Milestone Date(s)
Budgeting Kick-Off February 11
Budgeting Meetings, Review, etc. March/April
Submit Budgets to Board of Finance April 25
Review/Discussion of Consolidated Budget May 13
Final Council Approval May 20 o Email Approval
Distribution of Proposed Budget to Congregation May 23
Voters Meeting June 8th
IT’S MARCH
From February Church Council
Shut-ins St. Paul’s has a number of members residing at Village at Manor Park that are considered shut-ins, and God has commanded that his believers frequently partake in Holy Communion and in the hearing of God’s Word. The Board of Elders and St. Paul’s pastors have scheduled two shut-in worship and communion services per month to be held at Village at Manor Park. As St. Paul’s pastors are already quite busy and Pastor Paul Ficken is not currently serving a congregation, Council RESOLVED that Reverend Paul Ficken be asked to cover one of the twice monthly worship and communion services at Village at Manor Park, and FURTHER RESOLVED that Reverend Paul Ficken be remunerated at $100/service for this service.
Parish Nurse
St. Paul’s has been blessed with volunteers that have come forward willing to serve in Parish Nurse Ministry. Council has approved funds to cover riders to St. Paul’s insurance coverage for up to five (5) volunteers serving in Parish Nurse Ministry, approximately $230, in total, annually.
From the Board of Christian Education
YOUTH A Bowl-a-Thon was held this past Sunday to raise money for the Summer Service Project. Sr. High Lock-In led by CUW is scheduled for Fri. March 7th. Working on the Ranger Program and interviewing candidates for leaders.
ADULT EDUCATION Currently reviewing two financial Bible studies to start up around April.
SCHOOL Working on a revised School Fees Policy. Working on a Fee Schedule for other LCMS churches to increase student enrollment. Continue to work on Accreditation for the school for 2015. Continue to look at Milwaukee School Choice by having an administrator from a choice school speak
with the Board. The 7/8 girls have applied to attend The State Lutheran Basketball Tournament and reviewing the
possibility of registering for the National Tournament in Valparaiso. The 4th -8th grade Special Service with the band and choirs was well attended this past Saturday.
From the Board of Evangelism
Work Continues on Welcome Center Plans for a Guatemala fund raiser dinner, October 4, 2014
From the Board of Elders
Easter Vigil – This would be the Saturday prior to Easter, details to follow. Prayer Vigil – The prayer vigil date was set for February 26th, the Wednesday prior to Ash Wednesday. The
vigil will go from 10 am to 10 pm. Summer worship services – The mid-week service will be on Wednesday evenings. There will be a survey to
determine the time. The summer schedule will start the weekend of June 7th & 8th. Services will be Saturday Night at 5 p.m., with one service on Sunday morning at 9:00 am, and Wednesday evening beginning on June 11th. The last Wednesday service will be August 13th, and the normal three service weekend starts on August 16/17th. Bible Class and Sunday School will not be held during summer worship hours.
Discussion of Worship in the Park for a date or dates this Summer Village Manor Park Services – We will have two services per month offered at VMP.
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Martin Luther HS Drama Dept presents
Harvey
March 6, 8 & 9
Ticket information can be found at
www.martinlutherhs.org or call the school office at
421-4000.
St. Paul’s Youth
Senior High News
Lock-In Friday March 7th 8:00pm – 7:00am
Hosted by Concordia University
Wisconsin
“Fun Night” at Scheuer’s
House 11841 W. Arthur
Sunday March 30th
5:30 – 9:00pm.
Bring a couple of dollars for pizza. A
night of games, pool and hanging out
together.
Junior High News
Movie Night Sunday March 23rd 1:00 – 3:30pm.
Bring $1 for snacks & beverages.
Meet in the Instructional Room
Lutheran Church Extension Fund Summer Internship Program For students completing sophomore or junior year in college, pursuing a degree in business, communications, marketing, computer science or related fields. Call 1-800-843-5233 or www.lcef.org for more information. Application deadline is March 7th.
Wisconsin State Wide BIBLE BOWL April 12, 2014 Topic: "The Life of King David" Scripture: 1 Samuel 16 - 1 Kings 2
Location: St. Mark's Lutheran Church 600 Stevens Dr. Wausau 54401
Who: 7th through 12th graders from churches throughout North and South Wisconsin Districts. Form teams in your church - no limit of (4) person teams per church; limit of three (3) person teams per church.
Registration: 8:30 - 9:00am. Begin at 9:00am, break for lunch, and end in afternoon.
Cost: $25.00 per team You can also access the information, rules, and registration form on the North Wisconsin District website http://nwdlcms.org/Youth_Ministry.html
We hope to see YOU this year at the Bible Bowl. If you have any questions, please contact: Pastor Mark Palmer at St. Paul Lutheran Church & School, Bonduel 715-758-8559 or 715-853-5225 7
MLHS Guild Shrimp Dinner March 21, 2014 4:00 – 6:30pm
For tickets contact Beverly Wegner at 262-781-6897
Deadline to order tickets is March 17th
Join Friends of Concordia as they
travel to the Fireside Theater in Fort
Atkinson on March 8, 2014 to see
Mary Poppins. Call Sandy Vick at
262-243-4333 for ticket information.
March, 2014
Groundwork Guatemala, version 2014, is now official and preparing for take-off! Our team has formed, and we are up to 12 members, which will be a full-house at the Mission House.
We welcome our new members: Crystal Barry, Sandy Reynolds, Joe Ross, and LouAnn Zimmel. Our returning veterans are Pastor Bender, Jean Gabler, Nancy Gottschalk, Heidi Leiser, Darla Leiterman, Bob Reynolds, Lenore VanSanten, and Carri Wolcyk. As you can well imagine, there is a lot of enthusiasm in this group. Romans 12: 1-8 and 1Cor 12: 14-27 have given us guidance as we are getting to know one another, and striving to form a strong working team, capitalizing on the many different talents that our members bring to the group.
We have been meeting bi-weekly since mid-January. Happily, much of our official paperwork is now completed. We have been developing ideas for some fundraisers that will help defray costs for travel and our stay at the mission; these will take place over the coming months. Our first event will be a Lenten Fish Fry at Big Deal Burgers on Friday, March 14, so mark your calendars, save up your appetite, and bring some friends!
With paperwork and fundraising in progress, we have been able to turn to our assigned scripture, which will be the basis for the Faith Lesson, which we teach in a different village each day. Every year, we get our assignment and kind of let out a group “HUH? How do we teach THAT?” and this year is no different! Our Bible lesson is Genesis chapter 13, Abram and Lot divide the land. The memory verse is Luke 6:31, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” After a brainstorming session, the ideas started to flow (Thank you, Holy Spirit!) and we are getting excited. We will be teaching kids (ranging from about 3 to 10), “youth” (ranging from about 11 to mid-teens), and adults (mostly women of all ages.) Soon it will be time to turn our attention to a craft project for the kids, and learning/teaching some praise songs in Spanish.
Every member of the team feels very blessed to be a part of this mission trip, and to have the great congregational support that all of you have given us. Please feel free to approach team members, ask questions, and encourage them. We ask for your financial support as you are able. Most of all, we ask for your continued prayers for the success of our mission. God’s blessings to all!
Come and Enjoy a Fun Day of Crafting
Where: St. Paul’s Early Childhood Center When: Saturday, March 29th
* Noon until 10 pm Cost is $15 with the money going to St. Paul’s
Please bring a snack to share and your own beverage Register by March 26th
(We will need five people registered by that date or we will need to cancel) If you have any questions or ideas to share
please contact Barb Heimsoth 414-545-6618 or [email protected] OR
Angela Knapp 262-617-2501 or [email protected]
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________email______________________________
What food would you like to bring to share?__________________________________
You can return this slip to the office, email or call Barb or Angela to register. 8 Money will be collected on March 29th
You will find the batik painting on display on the bulletin board in the narthex.
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March 2014Monthly Planner
Sunday M onday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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9:00 AM Orff
Work shop
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMNew Member Instruc-tion Class
2:00 PM Anderson-Flessert Wedding
5:00 PM Worship
8:00 AM Wor ship
9:15 AM Bible Class
9:15 AM Kids Bible
Hour
10:30 AM Wor ship
9:00 AM Quilters
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
11:30 AM B ible Class
7:00 PM Praise Band
6:00 PM Toddler Class
6:30 PM Boards
Ash W ednesday
W orship
10:00am &
6:00pm
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
10:00 AM Bible Class
11:30 AM Sr FunSeekers CemeteryPresentation
5:30 PM Finance6:00 PM Bells7:15 PM Choir
8:00 PM Sr High
Lock-In
7:00 AM Mens
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
New Member Instruc-
tion Class
5:00 PM Worship
8:00 AM Wor ship
9:15 AM Bible Class
9:15 AM Kids Bible
Hour
10:30 AM Wor ship
Daylight Savings
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
11:30 AM B ible Class
6:30 PM Book Club
7:00 PM Praise Band
6:00 PM Council
6:00 PM Toddler Class
11:00 AM Widows
Lunch
4:45 PM Lenten Dinner
Lent Worship10:00am &
6:00pm
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
10:00 AM Bible Class
6:00 PM Bells
7:15 PM Choir
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Big Deal Bur ger
Fundr aiser
6:30 PM Rangerettes
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
New Member Instruc-
tion Class
5:00 PM Worship
8:00 AM Wor ship
9:15 AM Bible Class
9:15 AM Kids Bible
Hour
10:30 AM Wor ship
9:00 AM Quilters
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
11:30 AM B ible Class
7:00 PM Praise Band
6:00 PM Toddler Class
6:30 PM Planning
Committee
4:45 PM Lenten Dinner
Lent Worship
10:00am &
6:00pm
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
10:00 AM Bible Class
6:00 PM Bells
7:15 PM Choir
9:00 AM Market Day
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
New Member Instruc-
tion Class
5:00 PM Worship
8:00 AM Wor ship
9:15 AM Bible Class
9:15 AM Kids Bible
Hour
10:30 AM Wor ship
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM JrYouth Movie
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
11:30 AM B ible Class
7:00 PM Ladies Guild
7:00 PM Praise Band
6:00 PM Toddler Class
6:30 PM Elder s
4:45 PM Lenten Dinner
Lent Worship
10:00am &
6:00pm
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
10:00 AM Bible Class
6:00 PM Bells
7:15 PM Choir
6:30 PM Rangerettes
Sr. Fun Seekers Play
7:00 AM Mens
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMNew Member Instruc-tion Class
5:00 PM Worship6:15 PM Will & Estate
Planning Seminar
8:00 AM Wor ship
9:15 AM Bible Class
9:15 AM Kids Bible
Hour
10:30 AM Wor ship
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM SrYouth Fun Night
9:00 AM Quilters
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
11:30 AM B ible Class
7:00 PM Praise Band
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"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
Proverbs 9:10
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS March 8th – Turn your clocks AHEAD
one hour before going to bed
Please call the church office by Monday March 3rd
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