Happy Mother’s Day!
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MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP Join us for Monday Evening Worship beginning
at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary until May 23.
In my house, there are a lot of boys. I mean a LOT (5!) of little
boys running around. Some- times they are sweet and compassionate.
Sometimes they are just downright nasty to each other. When I have
to get after them, I cannot for the life of me connect the right
name with the right child. I’ll run through the whole list, “Noah,
Micah, ‘Lijah, Judah, Luca, Iron Man (our dog)…YOU! Stop licking
your brother!” But mom…Mom almost always gets the names right. I’ve
found that this is pretty similar in most families – mom almost
always gets the names right. Divine Redeemer has a beloved lady
here who is like a mom to many in the congrega- tion. When you stop
in she usually knows your name (She also probably knows your
cousin’s sister’s step-mom twice removed). She cares deeply for
everything that the Lord is doing here. Usually it’s her kind voice
you hear on the other side of a DR phone call. It’s always great to
get wisdom from mom, so, I thought for this issue of Lifelines that
focused on Mother’s Day that we would give this beloved mom a voice
to talk to her family here at DR. Which is why I sat down with Ms.
Gail Arnold from our Church Office: SF: Gail, how long have you
been a part of the Divine Redeemer family? GA: I began working here
on April 2, 1984, so it has been 32 years and 2 weeks! SF: What
have you learned about our DR family throughout the time you’ve
been here? GA: That our D.R. family is a strong, resilient
congregation that has stepped out in their faith and trusted in our
Lord and let Him guide us to where we have grown today. When I
began working here, we had pre-school and a kinder- garten class.
We added a 1st grade class in the fall of 1984. We stepped out in
our faith and built a new wing for the school addition in 1986, and
added one grade every year after that until we had all 8 grades.
Our D.R. mem-
bers volunteered and worked hard on that addition. We even had to
use the church sanctuary as a class- room!!!! As you can see by our
beautiful facility, we added anoth- er 4 additions to accommodate
our growing school family. What a great statement of faith this
congregation has made to the community! I’ve seen many strong
friendships form with members of the congregation over the years.
Many families who participated in home Bible study groups back in
the 1990’s are still meet- ing in their homes to this day. We have
won- derful dedicated volunteers who give so much of their time and
talents to help at the church and school in so many capacities! We
are so very thankful for every one of them. I’ve seen such growth
in our worship venues with the
addition of the con- temporary worship services, as well as, the
traditional ser- vices, to our praise bands, assorted music groups,
many Bible studies that are offered throughout the year, outreach
events to the com- munity, our Women’s and Men’s minis- tries,
youth, and our pastoral leadership.
I would say our D.R. family is a family built on strong FAITH!
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the assur- ance of things hoped for, the
conviction of things not seen. SF: As a mom-figure here for the
church & school, what have you learned about Jesus that you
want to tell our DR family? GA: I am always so humbled, and many
times moved to tears when I am reading the lyrics to the songs I’m
learning to sing for our praise band each month. I can’t even
fathom how God loved his son so much yet He allowed His only son,
Jesus to die on the cross for you and me so that we may have
forgiveness and eter- nal life. I’ve learned I have to let go of
what I continued on page 4...
Mom: A DR Interview by Pastor Seth
COLE HAMILTON REYNOLDS
Reynolds
Parents: Ryan & Randi Reynolds
Parks
BAPTISMS
Nursery Little Lamb Nursery, located down in the Divine Daycare
Center will remain open through May 22nd. It will be closed for the
summer months, opening back up September 11.
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May 8th is a big day. The reason? It’s Mother’s Day – the day we
set aside to give thanks to God for the women He’s chosen to be our
moms. In fact, as I give thanks to God for the woman He chose to
raise me, I can’t help but thank Him first and foremost for the
faith He has given her – the faith which she, in turn, made known
to my brother, sister, and me. For me, my mother has been a
constant example of what it means to be a Godly mother; and because
of this, I’ve decided to do something different this year. I’ve
asked her to write a short devotion on what it means to be a Godly
mother, and I’m thankful that she graciously agreed to do so.
So…with that I will step aside and let the woman who raised me do
the talking…and reveal the heart that God has given her. ~ Pastor
Kurt
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“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will
not turn from it.” ~ Prov. 22:6 ( NIV) As Mother’s Day approaches,
I am re- minded of how young I was when God blessed me with
children. How could I possibly have known what to do for a child 24
hours a day, every day? I wondered. Would I be able to clothe them
and supply necessary nourish- ment for them? It was then I began to
appre- ciate and have increased respect for my own mother who was
even younger than I when raising me. Looking back over many years
of moth- ering, I thank God for having placed me in a home with
Christian parents and an extended family who knew the importance of
bringing up a child according to God’s will as written in His Holy
Word. Because of the Christian training and role models in my life,
I knew my children were very special, not because I gave birth to
them, but because they were children of the Heavenly King. I was
the tool the King chose to help nourish and guide them, and He had
been preparing me for this task for many years. There are many
examples of Godly moth- ers in the Bible. For example, there is
Hannah, a mother who when praying desperately for a child honors
the promise she made to God by placing her very young son into
God’s hands in the temple (1 Sam. 1:26-28); and there is Mary, the
mother of Jesus, just a very young girl who raised our beloved
Savior and then knelt at His feet when He was in extreme pain and
she could do nothing to help Him (John 19:25-26). Eunice and Lois,
the mother and grandmother of Timothy, picked up the slack and
taught Timothy of God’s love (2 Tim. 1:5) when he had no father
willing to do so (Acts 16:1). A Godly mother is one who joyfully
loves
God and is empowered by the Holy Spirit as she raises His child or
children so they, too, know this great joy. Although not a perfect
mother, with the King beside me, I was given the opportunity to
bring my children to Christ’s family through baptism, to make Him
part of their everyday lives through my actions, to speak openly of
Him in all situations, and to pray with them on a daily basis. I
was privileged to tell them of God’s love. This, I found, was even
more important than things like bathing or dressing them properly;
because this is the spiritual nourishment that would lead them to
receive the goal superior to all earthly goals: that of eternal
life. Since motherhood is a never ending priv- ilege, as my
93-year-old mother tells me she prays for me daily, I continue to
pray for each of my children every day, even now, as they, too,
pray for their children and grandchildren. The trusting prayer of
this earthly mother is that her chicks never be separated from
their Heavenly Father. PRAYER: Heavenly Father, as we set aside a
day to honor mothers, we thank you for the Godly mothers who know
the one thing needful and nourish their children accordingly. May
all mothers be blessed with Your special love. In Jesus’ name, we
come before You.
Amen, mom! My prayer is that you seek out the same God that my own
mother has re- lied on throughout her life, and pass on to your
children the greatest gift that can be given – the gift of the
assurance we have in Jesus Christ.
Happy Mother’s Day, Pastor Kurt
The Devotions of a Godly Mother by Barbara J. Wenzelburger
Kids Connection is looking for volunteers for the 2016-2017 year.
Do you have a servant’s heart? Do you enjoy working with kids? Or
have you wanted to work with kids, but feel you don’t know how? If
you answered yes to any of these questions, Kids Connec- tion wants
you!! WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Teachers (Solo or Co-Teacher) &
Substitute Teachers (Avail- ability Flexible): Guidance will be
provided to help ensure your understanding of the new curric- ulum
and how to run/manage the classroom. Materials Manager: This person
(or people) will come in when available, prior to Sunday, to en-
sure that each classroom has the materials needed for the upcom-
ing week. Missions Manager: This person (or people) will
coordinate, an- nounce, and manage the mis- sions that Kids
Connection will participate in during the year. (Availability
flexible) High School Helper: You will assist the teacher,
co-teachers, or substitute teachers with les- sons, activities, and
aid in class- room management. (Weekly or bi-weekly attendance
preferred) We ask that you prayerfully consider these positions and
contact us if you have any ques- tions or would like to join the
team! Stop by the Kids Connec- tion Office on Sundays or email us
at
[email protected]. Thank you, Samantha Tietgen Mary Graves
Kate Jendusa
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want, or think I want in my life, and give it up to Jesus and trust
in His will with childlike faith!!!! We have to thank Him every day
for our bless- ings, and even for the trials and tribulations we
face, but especially for rising from the dead for our salvation!!!
We all have to have FAITH and trust in His Will for our lives. As
the beautiful lyrics for the song “It is Well” say: Albeit from me
to not believe, even when my eyes can’t see. And this mountain
that’s in front of me, will be thrown into the midst of the sea.
And through it all, my eyes are on You. And through it all, it is
well. So let go my soul and trust in Him. The waves and wind still
know His name.” SF: Moms are great at passing down wisdom. What one
activity in your faith has made a dif- ference in your spiritual
life that you want to pass on to busy DR & LCL parents? GA: I
learned this piece of wisdom from a very good sister in Christ,
Mrs. Karen Lippert, who has been an inspiration to me and so many
“moms” here at D.R. Take the time to read your Bible and/or
devotions, and talk to the Lord ev- ery day. No matter how busy you
are you can find some time talk to Him! Many times when my kids
were in school and involved in all their sporting events, I would
find myself talking out loud in my car to God and praying! (
Actually, I still do it to this day!!!) My routine now is I do my
devotions and Bible readings very early ev- ery morning with a
delicious cup of coffee and the Lord! That’s my quiet time with
Him. I have to say that doing this every morning brings me closer
in my faith to the Lord. As a busy mom
(or dad), I know it may be difficult to think you can’t find the
time, but believe me whether it be late at night, very early in the
morning, or in your car on the way to work or to a game, you will
be so thankful you did. It’s a blessing to hear wisdom from a mom
who deeply loves God’s people here at DR. As we think about
Mother’s Day, we think about the faithful moms all around DR. We
also remem- ber so many of the Biblical mothers that passed down
their faith to their children. There would be no Isaac without
Sarah. No Joseph without Rachel. No Timothy without Eunice. So moms
reading this article – whether you are burnt out from being a
nightly math tutor, over stressed by being a volleyball team taxi
cab driver, or frustrated because your teen can figure out how to
defrag a hard drive and yet can’t figure out how to get clothes
into a hamper…the role of “just” being mom is one of the most
important and influential roles you will ever get the chance to
play. “Just” mom who hugs her kids good night. “Just” mom who wipes
tears from cheeks. Most importantly …“Just” mom who lives her faith
in Jesus and passes it down to her little ones. We have 18 summers
to love our kids and raise them to see the importance of Jesus in
their lives – some of you have even less. How will you, mom, take
advantage of the time you have left with your kids in your house to
mold them into the men and women you would want to see at your
Church and neighborhood? God bless you and Happy Mother’s
Day!
Mom: A DR Interview continued from page 2
Join the Divine Redeemer Lutheran
Church group.
the Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church group.
We ask all parents whose children will be baptized to attend a one
session Baptism Information class. The next class will be held on
Wednes- day, May 18 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Call Gail
Ar- nold to register: 262-367-8400 or e-mail her at gail.arnold@
drlc.org. Childcare is available upon request.
Baptism Information
Class
We have completed our sermon series on The Story. Watch for
information in fu- ture Lifeliens about our next series called:
Date Chapt. Chapter Title 5/1/16 Ascension 5/8/16 Mother’s Day
5/15/16 Pentecost 5/22/16 Holy Trinity 5/29/16 Memorial Day
Celebration
Sermon Themes
This month, Kids Connection continues to support Fikisha with a
Penny War! For each penny brought in, the class earns one point;
but for any silver or dollar bills put in the class bin, points are
deducted. The goal is to be the class with the most points at the
end. So, dig under the couch cushions and empty those piggy banks
to bring in as many pennies as you can!
Schedule for May: 5/1: Lesson 11 - From Shepherd to King 5/8:
Mother’s Day Lesson, Cards, and Games 5/15: Lesson 12 - The Trials
of a King (Last day to bring in pennies) 5/22: Lesson 13 - The King
Who Had It All (Last Day of Kids Connection!)
Kids’ Connection Update
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On Tuesday, February 9th, (the day before the beginning of the
Lenten season) Mrs. Ziska’s and Mrs. Boris’ fourth grade students
were asked what Lent was all about. As you might suspect, it was a
discussion that was spirited and full of life – just like the
students; and among the many great answers came one that suggested
that Lent is a time to give up things like candy. Following the
discussion, a unique opportuni- ty and challenge was presented to
the students. After receiving piggy banks, each student was
challenged to think about how they could give during the six weeks
of Lent, rather than give up something; and that’s exactly what
they did. From Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday, the fourth
graders made a spirited commitment to fill their piggy banks – all
for the purpose of contributing to their class’s mission support -
Operation Christmas Child. After returning from Easter break, each
stu- dent brought their banks (along with several bags of change
that wouldn’t fit), and they
presented their gifts to God by placing them on the church altar.
They also had an opportu- nity to take time to pray and give thanks
to our heavenly Father for the all the blessings that they’ve
received – especially the gift of salva- tion given in and through
Jesus. I have to admit that, as a pastor, I was once again
overwhelmed by the cheerful generosity that I witnessed in the
fourth graders; and as their Christian brother, I am thankful that
God used them to serve as an example to the rest of us. While the
goal was to give instead of give up, I discovered that they weren’t
simply giving…they were also giving UP to God with overflowing
hearts. Thank you fourth graders, and thank you Mrs. Ziska and Mrs.
Boris for demonstrating what it means to be a cheerful giver by
cheer- fully giving UP to God. In all, they raised over $500.00 for
Operation Christmas Child! To God be the glory!
~ Pastor Kurt & Your DRLC Outreach Team
DRLS 4th Graders Redefine What It Means to “Give Up” for Lent
Men of DR, plan to join us for our next Men’s Breakfast on
Saturday, May 21st. Once again, breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM
in the Cafeteria, followed by an opportunity to help plant our new
Community Garden. Teaming up with DR’s Out- reach team, the
creation of this garden will provide an op- portunity for members
of our congregation to help maintain a garden beginning in the
spring of 2016. The produce from this garden will then be
distributed to local food pantries and/or families in need.
So…bring your work gloves/ clothes, shovels, and posthole
diggers…and join us for break- fast on Saturday, May 21st be- fore
we head outside to plant DR’s new Community Garden!
MTM Men’s Breakfast & Community
Garden: Saturday, May 21
Time to Register for 2016 VBS Week VBS is June 13-17, 2016 from 9
AM-Noon each day. The theme this year is Cave Quest: Following
Jesus the Light of the World. If you are interested in helping with
crafts, games, snacks or with brainstorming ideas for VBS, please
contact Andy Kroemer as we are forming our VBS leadership team now.
(
[email protected]) We are al- ways looking for new people to
be a part of the team to share in this amazing out- reach event.
Please prayer- fully consider serving at VBS this summer! To sign
up your children or to vol- unteer, visit https://www.
groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/ drlchartland or look for the VBS logo on
our www.drlc. org website.
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The word of the LORD came to me, say- ing, “Before I formed you in
the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I
appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:4-5 A Place
of Refuge Ministries is a network of volunteers who are committed
to life and to car- ing for women facing crisis pregnancy in South
Wisconsin. Through our Advocacy Program our volunteers: • REACH
women with needs during preg- nancy. Telephone hotline volunteers
identify the callers’ needs and • RECEIVE them into God’s care
through His people. Volunteer Advocates then work one on one with
mothers and... • REFER them to community resources avail- able for
their physical and emotional care...and congregations throughout
South Wisconsin... • RESPOND by providing what is not available in
the community, and by sharing God’s love for us in His Son Jesus
Christ. And every day we... • REJOICE in the opportunity to share
the gospel and share in the joy of a baby born. At A Place of
Refuge, churches, schools, or- ganizations and families all across
Wisconsin volunteer their time at both Refuge House and Blessed
Again Resale working regularly or do- ing servant events. In fact,
volunteers make the
difference. While the program at Refuge House is amazing and an
incredible blessing to wom- en who are in desperate need of
shelter, the volunteer staffed Advocacy program has, from APOR’s
beginning over 20 years ago and con- tinuing today, provided a
service that is UNIQUE throughout Southeast Wisconsin. Volunteers
work with women throughout their pregnancy and beyond, providing
referrals, help, support, and love. The lives saved by our ad-
vocates are countless. For example, in recent years, God used one
of these advocates to help a mother carrying TWINS and considering
abor- tion to CHOOSE LIFE for her little ones instead. It didn’t
end there. Her advocate continued to share Christ’s love with this
woman as she con- sidered whether to parent or make an adoption
plan for her babies while APOR helped her with rent and other needs
until she could go back to work after her children were born. If
you would like more information about being an advocate, a hotline
volunteer, volun- teering at Blessed Again Resale, or planning a
servant event, please contact APOR by going to
www.aplaceofrefuge.org. Once again, thank you for your ongoing sup-
port of APOR through this year’s budget, and continue to keep all
who serve in your prayers. Pastor Kurt
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THE GREAT ESCAPE (Galatians) 5/29 The Great Escape: One Way Out Gal
1:1-12 6/5 The Great Escape: Break Out Gal. 1:11-24 6/12 The Great
Escape: Rescue Gal. 2:15-21, 3:10-14 6/19 The Great Escape: Don’t
Look Back! Gal. 3:23-4:7 6/26 The Great Escape: Living on the
Outside Gal. 5:1, 13-25 7/3 The Great Escape: Escape Effort Gal.
6:1-10, 14-18
BRAND NEW (Colossians) 7/10 Brand New: New Start Col. 1:1-14
(15-20) 7/17 Brand New: New Attitude Col. 1:21-29 7/24 Brand New:
New Life Col. 2:6-15 (16-19) 7/31 Brand New: New Self Col.
3:1-11
What’s Coming Up Next?
Mission of
the Month
MARCH / APRIL
Summer!
SHOEBOXES ARE LIKE MOTHERS Shoeboxes are not just about toys,
hygiene items, or school supplies that go into a box. The shoeboxes
represent love and a gospel mes- sage of hope. Mothers do the same
things with their children by loving them, caring for them, and
teaching the gospel message full of hope. We need to be thankful
for our mothers on Mother’s Day and all year long. Proverbs 31:25-
26 ~ “She is a women of strength and digni- ty. When she speaks,
her words are wise and kindness is the rule for everything she
says.”
In May we will be collecting Barbie dolls and baby dolls that fit
in a shoebox. The collection bin is outside the Kids’ Connection
Office. On June 26 Operation Christmas Child will be in the
Hartland Hometown Celebration Parade again. We need volunteer
walkers to walk in the parade and to help spread the word of all
the great things Divine Redeemer has to offer as well as
information about Operation Christmas Child. More information will
be in the June lifelines. Any questions call Terry Williams at
414-254-3651 or
[email protected].
Operation Christmas Child Update
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We are looking for men and women of all ability lev- els and
students age 16 and older to play softball each Tuesday night
beginning in May at either 6pm or 7pm and ending in August. Sig-
nup NOW by emailing Todd Radke at tradke188@gmail. com. Cost is $25
per person for league fees. Come play alongside legends like Scott
Droegkamp, Todd Radke and other budding softball leg- ends! Great
fellowship and exercise on summer Tues- day nights. Sign-up bonus:
Priceless Christian devotion following each game.
SIGNUP NOW! For Summer
Church League Softball Teams
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This information is not intended as tax, legal or financial advice.
Gift results may vary. Consult your personal financial advisor for
information specific to your situation.
PLANNED GIVING BRIEFPLANNED GIVING BRIEF
ENDOWING OUR
It’s easier than you might think. The purpose of an endowment fund
is to financially sustain the mission and work of a charitable
organization. The principal of an endowment is kept intact and only
the annual earnings, typically income and a portion of the
capital
growth, are used to fund current needs. Our organization has
established its endowment so that we can continue to carry on our
important work in the years to come. You can make a significant
contribution to further our mission…and it’s easier than you might
think. Here are a number of charitable gift and estate planning
strategies that can benefit you and build our endowment.
CHARITABLE LIFE ESTATES Do you own a home, vacation property or
farm? A gift of your property is one way you can help build our
endowment. With a charitable life estate, you can make your gift to
us today and continue to use and enjoy the property during your
lifetime. This gift is as simple as deeding your property to us
with a provision in the deed that permits your continued use. You
are entitled to a charitable income tax deduction, and the property
is removed from your estate. In the future, our organization can
sell or make use of the property for our mission.
BEQUESTS A bequest is one of the easiest gifts you can make to
sustain our endowment. To most people, the most familiar type of
bequests are gifts made through a provision in a will or trust. You
can make a bequest of a dollar amount, a specific asset, or a
percentage of or the residue from your estate. Our supporters like
the fact that bequests are gifts that are made through an estate
plan and are revocable, meaning you still have the opportunity to
change your mind.
CHARITABLE LIFE INCOME PLANS Charitable life income plans such as
the charitable gift annuity and charitable remainder trust enable
you to make a future gift to endow our work while protecting or
enhancing your current financial security. In exchange for your
charitable gift, you reap multiple benefits:
Receive lifetime payments (for you and your spouse). Generate a
current income tax deduction. Bypass all or a portion of the
capital gains on appreciated assets.
Make a future gift upon your passing to endow our work.
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS In addition to “traditional” bequests made
through your will or trust, you can use beneficiary designations to
endow our work. It is typically easier to make a gift by completing
a beneficiary designation form provided by your account
administrator than it is to visit your attorney and update your
will. The benefits of making a gift to our endowment through a
beneficiary designation are numerous:
AVOID PROBATE—The assets you give away will not go through the
costly and time-consuming probate process.
TAX SAVINGS—If you have a taxable estate, your estate will receive
a charitable deduction, saving estate taxes, and will avoid income
taxes on certain assets such as retirement plans and
annuities.
REVOCABLE—Beneficiary designations are revocable and can be
modified at any time during your lifetime.
EASY TO DO—Simply fill out a brief form provided by your account
administrator.
WHY GIVE TO OUR ENDOWMENT?
31385 W. Hill Rd. Hartland, WI 53029
Phone: 262-367-8400 Fax: 262-367-9410
[email protected]@drlc.org
Not just for the men... Make it a family event... The Ministry to
Men will host guest speaker Don Beebe (former Green Bay Packer and
six time Super Bowl player) at their Fall kick off event on
Wednesday, September 28 at 6 PM. Save the date and join us (women
children, neighbors, and friends are all invited as well). Watch
future Lifelines and Spread The Word for additional
information.
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May 2016
G4G Purpose Statement: Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the Women’s
Ministry of DRLC will provide opportunities for us to grow in our
relationship with Jesus, serve others with our time and talents,
pray for the needs of our sisters, and gather to connect as
girlfriends for God.
The Oasis was a great success! Special thanks for Michelle Johnson
for sharing her inspiring story with us on April 21st! We had 140
women who were blessed! Thanks to the g4G team and to Sue Gilmore,
Jeanne Johns and Karen Cooper for the treats, the decorations and
the setting of the room. J Special thanks to Jean Pordon for
organizing our Servant Saturday on April 23rd. We served: Sole
Hope, The Oconomowoc Food Pantry, Matthews of Hartland, and 4
senior citizens’ homes. J
In May, we are collecting Barbie Dolls and baby dolls. Please put
them in the red bin by the Kids’
Connection Office.
You have an enemy...and he's dead set on destroying all you hold
dear and keeping you from experiencing abundant life in Christ.
What's more, his approach to disrupting your life and discrediting
your faith isn't general or generic, not a one-size-fits-all. It's
specific. Personalized. Targeted. Fervent is your chance to strike
back. Each chapter will guide you in crafting prayer strategies
that hit the enemy where it hurts, letting him know you're on to
him and that you won't back down. Because with every new strategy
you build, you're turning the fiercest battles of life into precise
strikes against him and his handiwork, each one infused with the
power of God's Spirit.
SUMMER SCHEDULE: Mondays 9 AM DR Media Center June 20-August 1 (not
July 4) Wednesdays 6:30 AM (Panera in Pewaukee) June 22-August 3
(not July 6) 9 AM DR Media Center
Books are available for $10 from Karen Lippert
Well done, good and faithful servants! Bible Study Leaders
Janet Bahr Samantha Tietgen Jan Prox Jean Pordon Sunday AM Monday
PM Tuesday PM Wednesday AM
MOCHA Team
Bottom Row: Corinne Merten & Stephanie Cutler
Top Row: Jodi Bowen & Erin Kircher
THE SUMMER BIBLE STUDY: Fervent by Priscilla Shirer A Woman’s
Battle Plan for Serious, Specific, & Strategic Prayer
M ay 2016
Saturday 1 Confirm
ation Sunday 8:00 AM Worship Service - Church 9:15 AM Adult Bible
Connection, Kids Connection, & Confirmation, HS Bible Study
9:15 AM Worship Service - Gym 10:30 AM Worship Service - Church
10:45 AM Worship Service - Gym
26:30 PM Monday Evening Worship 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study 6:30 PM
Women’s Bible Study 7:00 PM Basketball
36:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 6:00 PM Men’s
Bible Study 6:45 PM Women’s Bible Study 7:00 PM Choir
Rehearsal
4 Outdoor Education 6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Women’s Bible
Study 5:30 PM Zumba-Cafeteria 5:45 PM Men’s Bible Study 6:30 PM New
Member Class
5 Outdoor Education 9:30 AM Senior Connection 7:00 PM Fusion
Thursday Night Lights
6 Outdoor Education 3:30 PM DR Rummage Sale Drop Off
77:00 AM DR Rummage Sale
88:00 AM Worship Service - Church 9:15 AM Adult Bible Connection,
Kids Connection, & Confirmation, HS Bible Study 9:15 AM Worship
Service - Gym 10:30 AM Worship Service - Church 10:45 AM Worship
Service - Gym
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6:30 PM Monday Evening Worship 6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study 7:00 PM
Basketball
106:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 6:00 PM
Men’s Bible Study 6:45 PM Women’s Bible Study 7:00 PM Choir
Rehearsal 7:00 PM Outreach Team Mtg.
116:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study 5:30 PM
Zumba-Cafeteria 5:45 PM Men’s Bible Study 6:30 PM New Member
Class
12 9:30 AM Senior Connection 5:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal 7:00 PM
Fusion Thursday Night Lights
13 DRLS Field Day 4:30 PM Wedding
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158:00 AM Worship Service - Church 9:15 AM Adult Bible Connection,
Kids Connection, & Confirmation, HS Bible Study 9:15 AM Worship
Service - Gym 10:30 AM Worship Service - Church 10:45 AM Worship
Service - Gym 11:45 AM NYG New Orleans Youth Trip Mtg
166:30 PM Monday Evening Worship 6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study 7:00
PM Basketball
176:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Men’s Bible Study 6:45 PM
Women’s Bible Study
186:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study 5:30 PM
Zumba-Cafeteria 5:45 PM Men’s Bible Study 6:30 PM New Member
Class
199:30 AM Senior Connection 7:00 PM Fusion Thursday Night
Lights
20 Jog-A-Thon 7:00 PM Ignite Youth Night
218:00 AM Men’s Breakfast and Community Garden Planting
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8:00 AM Worship Service - Church 9:15 AM Adult Bible Connection,
Kids Connection, & Confirmation, HS Bible Study 9:15 AM Worship
Service - Gym 10:30 AM Worship Service - Church 10:45 AM Worship
Service - Gym
236:30 PM Monday Evening Worship 6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study 7:00
PM Basketball
246:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal 6:00 PM
Men’s Bible Study 6:45 PM Women’s Bible Study 7:00 PM Choir
Rehearsal
25 6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 5:30 PM Zumba-Cafeteria 5:45 PM Men’s
Bible Study
267:00 PM Fusion Thursday Night Lights 7:00 PM DRLS Spring Concert
(Grades 5K-8th)
277:00 PM Youth Lock-In 28 8:30 AM Servant Saturday
298:00 AM Worship Service - Church 9:15 AM Worship Service - Gym
10:30 AM Worship Service - Church
30 M em
orial Day/No School Church & School Offices Closed No Monday
Evening Worship
31 Achievem ent Testing
6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Men’s Bible Study
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Kids’ Night Out was a ton of fun at Divine Redeemer on April 8.
There were minnow races, games set up in the gym, a great dinner
and more. Adults and kids had a blast and thoroughly enjoyed the
evening. Stay tuned for more Kids’ Night Out eve- nings come
fall.
Kids’ Night Out - Another huge success!
No old TVs, shoes, appliances, sewing machines, or tires,
please.
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6TH-8TH GRADE DIVINE REDEEMER YOUTH MINISTRY “IGNITE” LIFTS OFF ONE
FRIDAY EACH MONTH FROM 7-9 PM IN THE DR MEDIA CENTER AND GYM.
Ignite is a youth gathering for 6th-8th grade youth and their
friends that will include music, games, fellowship, Bible study and
fun! Ignite May News: May 20 from 7-9 PM will be the Ignite
End-of-the-Year Gathering in the Media Center and Gym. Boys bring
snacks for all to share and girls bring drinks (soda, water, juice,
etc) for all to share. HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
taught by some wonderful vet- eran Divine Redeemer leaders— 9:15
-10:15 AM each Sunday morning in Mrs. Kuehl’s 5th grade classroom
downstairs in the Junior High wing. This will take place through
May 22, 2016. Another AWESOME way to get involved at Divine
Redeemer. Topics include concepts from the movie God’s Not Dead:
Embrace the Evidence, Marvel At The Design, Understand God’s
Purpose, and Share The Message. FUSION 8TH-12TH GRADE THURSDAY
NIGHT LIGHTS weekly Bible Study at the DR Youth House every
Thursday, May 5, 12 & 19 from 7-8 PM. We will be digging deeper
into Scripture and open for any faith questions as we grow in faith
and fellow- ship. Stay tuned for special June Thursday Night Light
summer gatherings on June 9 and 23 off-campus at youth family
homes.
***IT’S COMING!!!!*** DR Annual Rummage Sale sponsored by DR Youth
Ministry on Saturday, May 7! 7-8 AM is the $3 Pre-Sale, 8 AM-2 PM
is the regular sale in DR school cafeteria and gym. Donation
drop-off day will be Friday, May 6 from 3:30-9 PM. No old TVs,
shoes, appliances, sewing machines, or tires, please. Money raised
will benefit the DR Summer NYG Mission Trip to New Orleans. Contact
Andy Kroemer at andrew.
[email protected] with any questions.
2016 NYG NEW ORLEANS YOUTH TRIP MEETING Sunday, May 15 at 11:45 AM
in the Media Center as we finalize the trip plans and prepare for
upcoming fundraisers. Manda- tory for all youth and adults
attending trip.
DIVINE REDEEMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2016- Cave Quest: Following
Jesus the Light of the World. Save the dates June 13-17, 2016 from
9 AM-Noon each day. Make plans now to help and/or join us for VBS
this summer at Divine Redeemer! If you are interested in helping
with crafts, games, snacks or with brainstorming ideas for VBS
please contact Andy Kroemer as we are forming our VBS leadership
team now: andrew.
[email protected]. We are always looking for new
people to be a part of the team to share a piece of this amazing
outreach event. Please prayerfully consider serving at VBS this
summer! Sign up to volunteer or register here:
https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/drlchartland
YOU H YAPPINGS
Youth Event Communications/ Updates If you are interested in
receiving text message updates for upcoming Divine Redeemer youth
events you may sign-up for the 9th-12th grade events at trunc.
us/6Erw29 and for the 6th-8th grade events at trunc.us/Ag707i. You
may also email Andy Kroemer at andrew.kroemer@ drlc.org with your
name, phone number and phone service provider (ex: Verizon,
T-mobile, etc.)
Text Updates
Collection Step 1: Collect and bag aluminum cans; Step 2:
*Contact Andy Kroemer or the church office to set up a drop off day
and time;
Step 3: Drop off your bags of cans by the garage at
the DR Youth House. DR youth and adults will take it from there! We
will be tak- ing them to Waukesha Iron and Metal for recycling
and
earning approximately . 70¢ per lb. The funds col- lected will
benefit the 2015
youth mission trip.
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• www.drlc.org May 2016
It is at this time of year that parents, teachers, and school
administration reflect back on the school year and are amazed at
how quickly time flies! One moment teachers are making home visits
and students are having school pictures taken and, suddenly plans
are being made for track & field events and graduations. The
2015- 2016 school year is no different! This year a special
emphasis was made to highlight the tru- ly unique environment
Divine Redeemer Lutheran School students are a part of and how that
positively influences their lives. Divine Redeemer is a true
Christian family and students experience the love of their teachers
and the love of their Lord throughout their entire school year! •
May 4 – 6 5th Grade Outdoor Educa- tion- Camp Lutherdale • Friday,
May 6 3 Pre, 4 & 5 Year Old Kindergarten Field Day • Sunday,
May 8 3rd & 4th Choir sings in Church Sanctuary at 10:30 AM •
Friday, May 13 First – Eighth Grade Field Day
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D.eaR. Diary...
The mission of Divine Redeemer Lutheran School in partnership with
parents is...
providing all students with a high quality, Christ-centered
education while nurturing and equipping them to meet life’s
challenges and opportunities as
faithful servants of Jesus Christ.
What are your childhood memories when you recall your grade school
days? Were they filled with engaging, hands on activities that
included your entire class? Do you remember being singled out to
answer a question and experiencing the anxiety of giving the right
an- swer? Did you look forward to coming to school each day and
being filled with anticipation and excitement as the next school
day approached? Education and the methodology of teach- ing have
changed in many ways throughout the years. In some cases, it has
improved signifi- cantly and in some other ways one could argue the
loss of the “good old days”. Technology has impacting teaching in
many positive ways while expanding the world and the availability
of cur- rent information. At the same time, technology has opened
up new social implications that have also negatively affected
children’s learning. It is the ability, knowledge, experience, and
creativ- ity of teachers to utilize these new resources to
supplement their curriculums. At Divine Re- deemer Lutheran School,
each child’s level of learning is essential to their future success
and their teachers are trained to teach using differ- ent
techniques to guarantee this success. Total Participation
Techniques continue to be used in each grade to help each student
master con- cepts using their own personal gifts and talents.
Learning becomes engaging, interactive, and
participatory and students are excited to learn! Here are various
ways these Total Partic- ipation Techniques are used to make
learning fun in Divine Redeemer classrooms- The students in Mrs.
Molnau’s first grade class are taught new vocabulary words by
playing “Vocabulary Bingo”. Mrs. Molnau says her stu- dents enjoy
matching the new words to the defini- tions she reads aloud to
them. The “race is on” to see who can fill up their board game
first and learn the definition of their new vocabulary words!
Drawing out the definition of a new vocab- ulary word is another
technique used by Mrs. Stollenwerk’s Third Graders as she
introduces new words to her class. Other total participation
techniques include role playing, YES/NO cards, Chalkboard Splash,
and iPad games such as “Educreations” (where iPads are used like
indi- vidual whiteboards). In the middle school, Seventh Graders
use their own iPads simultaneously to show answers. Miss Avery is
able to see who has learned the concept quickly and use students to
join in on discussions regarding their answers. Divine Redeemer
Lutheran School contin- ues to remain on the cutting-edge of
education- al advances and resources. The administration and
faculty continue to review current platforms for effectiveness,
relevance, and the over-all success of learning for each
student.
Teachers Make Learning Fun at Divine Redeemer Lutheran School
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• Friday, May 20 School “Jog-a-Thon” • Thursday, May 26 Spring
Concert Grades 5K– 8th • Monday, May 30 Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL •
Friday, June 3 Morning- Awards Ceremony & Closing Chapel •
Friday, June 3 Last Day of School - ½ day dismissal Friday Evening
- Eighth Grade Graduation Ceremony
Three Special Teachers To Be Honored for their Service - All are
invited!
On Sunday, June 5, 9 AM – 12:30 PM, following each worship service,
you are invited to stop in Divine Redeemer’s Media Center/ Library
to personally thank Mrs. Linda Wortman, Mrs. Jenny Stollenwerk, and
Mrs. Karli Beck for their service to the Lord and their teach- ing
ministries at Divine Redeemer Lutheran School. Mrs. Wortman will be
retiring to spend time with her family after 18 years. Mrs.
Stollen- werk has accepted a spe- cial education position with
Lutheran Special Schools and Mrs. Beck is moving to be closer to
family and will teach preschool at a Chris- tian school. Each of
these individuals has been an important member of the Divine
Redeemer family and we wish them success and happiness in their new
endeavors.
School Raises Funds With Annual Jog-A-Thon The school’s annual
Jog-A-Thon, is scheduled for Friday, May 20th. This athletic event
includes the youngest students from Di- vine Redeemer’s
two-year-old Eaglet class to its oldest eighth graders. Last year
students were able to run laps with funds donated by the lap or in
one lump sum, to raise more than $ 20,000.00. This fun event, with
the help of
many volunteers, allows these students to run to financially
benefit the school, run just for the fun-of-it, and at the same
time run for health! Volunteers are needed for this fun and
exciting event. If you are interested in helping just con- tact the
school office or come and cheer on our Divine Redeemer
runners!
DR Auction Is a Great Success On Saturday, April 2nd at the Country
Springs Hotel and Conference Center, sup- porters of the church and
school met for an evening of fun and fellowship. With school
principal, Mike Oldenburg, as the auction’s emcee, great items were
auctioned off to sup- port Divine Redeemer. Students of the school
made and contributed unique items such as fire pits, wall clocks,
hangings, outdoor bench- es, deck coolers, furniture, etc. These
one- of-a-kind items were auctioned off during the “live” part of
the auction and students from Divine Redeemer Lutheran School’s
Eagle
Drumline even performed! Other donor items were also auctioned off
during the live and silent auction parts of the evening. A great
school video recapped all the great things hap- pening at the
school and supporters didn’t shy away from showing their financial
support. In fact, a total of $69,076.00 was received on be- half of
the auction. Special thanks to the great auction committee, Mike
Oldenburg, Jenny Stollenwerk, Jen Boris, Wendy Targos, Kerry
Wehmeier, Marie Librizzi-Knutson, Tina Ulm, Todd and Renee Bielawa
and to everyone that made donations and volunteered. Thank
you!
S.T.E.A.M and “Rockets” Collide in June Divine Redeemer Lutheran
School and Concordia University- Wisconsin are offering a summer
S.T.E.A.M. program for 3rd – 8th graders, to be held at Divine
Redeemer June 13th – 17th, from 1- 4:00 p.m. This camp is an
exciting, hands-on learning opportunity with emphasis on Science,
Technology, Engineer- ing, Art, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.).
Divine Redeemer’s Vacation Bible School will be held in the
mornings this same week. Any students enrolled in S.T.E.A.M. camp
can be picked up by Mrs. Jen Boris, the camp coordinator, and have
self-provided cold lunch and playtime
outside before camp begins. This year’s camp theme is “Rocket’s Red
Glare”- Oh, say can you see… the rocket’s red glare? If you like
exploding colors, lights, and sound, this camp is a perfect
opportunity to learn during the summer, and have some fun as it
explores the science of rockets and fireworks. Class size is
limited. Registration form and information will be available online
at https://www.cuw.edu/or- ganizations/steam/sessions.html
Questions? Please contact Divine Redeemer Lutheran School and Mrs.
Boris at 262-367-3664.
You are cordially invited to the Retirement Celebration for
Mr. Jim Braun SUNDAY, JUNE 19th, 2016
Lake Country Lutheran High School Great Hall
4:30 p.m. reception 5:30 Dinner- $12 buffet
6:30 Program
PAID Hartland WI
Permit No. 5731385 W. Hill Road, Hartland, WI 53029 262-367-8400 •
www.drlc.org
School: 262-367-3664 • Day Care: 262-367-2972
Return Service Requested
Pastoral Staff Seth Flick Jeffery Schubert Kurt Wenzelburger Chief
Operating Officer Ed Eldridge School Principal Michael Oldenburg
Support Staff Administrative Assistant Gail Arnold Business Manager
Renee Kandler Director of Communications Ruth Sternemann Director
of Day Care Kate Jendusa Director of Maintenance Jim Suchocki
Director of Music Heidi K. Graf Director of Women’s Ministry Karen
Lippert Director of Youth Ministry Andy Kroemer School Admissions
Counselor Tracey Markut School Secretary/School Nurse Niki Cairns
Part-Time Support Staff Assistant Business Manager Karen Nipko Kids
Connection Co-Directors Sam Tietgen Kate Jendusa Mary Graves Church
Office Phone: 262-367-8400 School Office Phone: 262-367-3664
Daycare Phone: 262-367-2972 Website: www.drlc.org
School Faculty 8th Grade Dale Kleba Jim Braun 7th Grade Dottie
Avery Mike Stollenwerk 6th Grade Micah Baganz Becky Rohde 5th Grade
Mary Kuehl Karli Beck 4th Grade Jennifer Boris Kathy Ziska 3rd
Grade Nancy Bretzmann Jennifer Stollenwerk 2nd Grade Julie Chudada
Kathy Oldenburg 1st Grade Kari Molnau Karen Depenbrok Kindergarten
- Full Day Denise Adler Paula Lamp 4-Yr Old Kindergarten Lynn Cox
Cindy Stoltmann Linda Wortman Pre-school Amber Curtis Kim Cramer
Dawn Weber Physical Education Terri Anderson Art Neva Conlon
Spanish Language Carol Garuz Band Erica Rosebrock Music Pam Truax
Computer Manya Suchy
Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School Staff