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March 2019 | VOLUME XXI | ISSUE 7

INSIDE this issue

Church & School News

& Events

Council Capsule

Highlights From the February

Council Meeting

Lenten Services

Lenten Schedule and Fellowship

Meal

Parish Nurse News

Is Your Child Well Enough to Go

to School?

Community Announcements

CAMM (Central Africa Medical

Mission) Update

March update from Beth Evans,

Nurse in Charge

March Church Calendar

Why is Easter so late this year? Why isn’t Easter Sunday on the same day every year? Why does Epiphany have to be the season that gets more Sundays because of it? Can’t Lent be longer? Why does it have to be 40 days long? For that matter, why do some give up things for Lent and why do we have midweek Lenten services? Why do some people put ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday? Why don’t some Christians observe Lent at all? What should we think? What should we do? Those are all good questions that seem to swirl about Lent. We can’t answer them all now, but I posed them just to get us thinking about why do we do what we do in the season of Lent. The Lenten season has always been a season of fasting, or giving up material pleasures. While fasting has become for some a good deed that earns merit toward God, that was not its original spirit. It has always been a way to put aside the worldly pleasures that can entangle, a way to provide a more contemplative spirit for repentance and preparation for Holy Week, for our Lord’s sacrifice on the cross, and for his resurrection from the dead on Easter Sunday. Because of some of the confusion behind fasting, we do not actively promote the outward fast, though you are certainly free to observe a fast. We do promote the original spirit behind the 40 day fast. It is a time of reflection and repentance. In the place of fasting, we have chosen to provide extra worship opportunities to accomplish the same purpose of contemplation and repentance.

It is a way to allow the Word of God to prepare our hearts for the Holy Season of Easter. It has been gratifying to see how many of us take advantage of the midweek Lenten services to prepare our hearts to appreciate with true repentance the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus and find full joy in his resurrection. The Lenten season is full of questions because it is full of customs and spiritual habits that may or may not have a holy purpose. It is fine to be curious about those questions and seek answers, but let our burning question always be, why do we do what we do? And may the answer always be that it leads us in a closer walk with Jesus to the cross where we find the answer to the question about our guilt over our sins, that is, full forgiveness through the blood of Jesus, shed to pay the price for all iniquity. Ash Wednesday will be on the 6th of this month. It is the beginning of our 40 day journey of reflection and repentance as we approach Easter. That makes it a special moment of the beginning of our somber, confident time of reflection. Please save the date that you may worship with us. As you can see within this newsletter our theme will be Three Words of Truth. The logo shows the three nails which are symbols of the truth we proclaim, forgiveness for all in the name of Jesus. Please make it a point to participate in our Lenten journey through worship, and consider inviting others to come along. It is the message of truth that we share, a message that gives real hope to the despairing.

Why Lent? By Pastor Loescher

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SENIORS

Donna Gutermann (3/18)

SEMINARY FOOD COLLECTION

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN SEMINARY FOOD BANK FOOD COLLECTION

March 1st - 15th, 2019 The Food Bank is run to assist the married students at WLS. These students work part-time jobs around their classes and their intensive studying and preparation, as they try to make ends meet to provide for their families. The donations provided are greatly appreciated by these future pastors and their families. Monetary gifts are very welcome (checks made payable to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary). These gifts are used to purchase grocery store gift certificates as well as other items needed by the Food Bank. Please DO NOT send items that are dented,

damaged, expired or close to expiring, or opened as the Seminary is not able to accept them. Below is a list of the most needed items:

RICE FLOUR & SUGAR CANNED FRUIT PASTA SAUCE CANNED TOMATO PRODUCTS SPICES (any kind) SOUP (any kind) COLD CEREAL OATMEAL MACARONI & CHEESE

KETCHUP MAYO GLUTEN-FREE ITEMS DIAPERS, WIPES BABY FOOD TOLIET PAPER PAPER TOWELS TOOTH PASTE SHAMPOO, SOAP LAUNDRY DETERGENT

Green collection tubs are located in the gathering space. THANK YOU for supporting our future pastors and their families!

CALL NEWS

Members of David’s Star,

After prayerful deliberation and

much encouragement from family, friends,

colleagues, members, parents, and students, I

have decided to continue my ministry here at

David’s Star. I am very much enjoying my

ministry at David’s Star and look forward to

continue building relationships and friendships

here as well.

In Christ,

Scott Beyersdorf

LADIES’ AID PLAY

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No meeting was held in February due to inclement weather, however, membership changes were discussed via

email amongst the board members.

Membership Changes

Incoming:

Feurig, Jack

Transfer from Morning Star, Jackson, WI

Feurig, Heidi

Transfer from Morning Star, Jackson, WI

Brandt (Schoessow), Kallie

Profession of Faith

Outgoing:

Enevold, Jared

Transfer to Grace, Milwaukee, WI

Treasurer’s Report – Josh Boeldt

Operating Budget Update

COUNCIL CAPSULE

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FEBRUARY MEETING

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LENT 2019

Please note that our evening Lenten Services will be held at

6:30 PM. Lenten meals will be served until 6:00 PM.

Lenten Service Times

3:45 & 6:30 PM

Lenten Meals

4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

March 6th

(Ash Wednesday)

Pastor Loescher (David’s Star, Jackson)

Three Words of Truth: Is It I?

Matthew 26:20-25

March 13th

Pastor Henning, (St. Lucas, Kewaskum)

Three Words of Truth: Love One Another

John 13:31-35

March 20th

Pastor Rohrback, (Redeemer, Cedarburg)

Three Words of Truth: Watch and Pray

Matthew 26:35-41

March 27th

Pastor Woldt, (David’s Star, Jackson)

Three Words of Truth: I am He

John 18:3-9

April 3rd

Pastor Loescher, (David’s Star, Jackson)

Three Words of Truth: What is Truth?

John 18-33-40

April 10th

Pastor Hoogervorst, (St. Lucas, Kewaskum) Three Words of Truth: Take Him Away! John 19:14-18

LENTEN MEALS

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Our Lenten meal is offered Wednesday, March 6th – Wednesday, April 10th between

4:45 and 6:00 pm in the gym. Eight organizations at David’s Star are willing to serve a meal for this fellowship

opportunity. Everyone is invited to help with donations of food and/or serving. Sign-up sheets are on the table in the

gathering space. Thank you.

March 6 - Ladies’ Aid will serve German Potato Salad and ham

March 13 - Oasis Bible Study groups will serve chili and macaroni & cheese

March 20 - Teen A.I.R. will serve chicken chili, lasagna, and beef stew slow cooker meals

March 27 - Dartball Team and OWLS will serve shredded chicken on a bun with a variety of salads

April 3 – Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study will serve Sloppy Joe sandwiches

April 10 – Choir and Adult Handbells will serve baked potatoes and casseroles

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PARISH NURSE NEWS

I remember trying to decide when our children were able to return to school after a cold or the flu. Not always an easy decision! Missing work or making other arrangements for their care was tough! So I gathered a few guidelines from various online sources, (WebMD, KidsHealth)!

Fever: A fever of 100 degrees or more signals an illness that is going to make a student uncomfortable and unable to function well in class. A child should stay home until his or her temperature is less than 100 degrees for a day and she/he is feeling better. A fever the night before that comes down with Tylenol doesn’t mean they are better…it just means that the Tylenol did its job. Sometimes more rest is needed.

Vomiting, Diarrhea or Severe Nausea: These are symptoms that require a student to remain at home until a normal diet is tolerated the night before and the morning of school.

Infectious Diseases: Diseases such as impetigo, pink eye, and strep throat require a health care provider’s visit and prescription for medication. A student may return to school 24 hours after the first dose of an antibiotic and if he/she

is feeling well. Students with chicken pox may return to school when the scabs are completely dried and no new lesions are developing (5-7 days).

Rashes: Rashes or patches of broken, itchy skin need to be examined by a health care provider if they appear to be spreading or not improving.

Injuries: If a student has an injury causing continuous discomfort, then she/he should not attend school until seen by a health care provider or it improves.

Children who come to school are expected, with few exceptions, to participate fully in school activities. So send proper clothing to go out for recess. Encourage good handwashing. And keep your child home when not well enough to come to school! Call Grandma or Grandpa to come and spend the day, as they are usually more than happy to help!

Blessings from our Great Physician,

Sue Bolha RN

677-3485

parishnurse@davidsstar.org

IS MY CHILD WELL ENOUGH TO GO TO SCHOOL?

Blood Pressure Screening

March 24th; April 28th; June

23rd; July 28th; August 25th;

September 22nd; October 27th;

November 24th

Screenings take place in the nurses office located off of the gathering space, east of the elevator, between services.

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Join women from across the Synod, July 18-20, 2019 at Luther

Preparatory School in Watertown, WI to find out what “you also, like

living stones" means for your life. Be nurtured by God’s Word to

understand what that looks like at home and in the world. Be

encouraged by sisters in Christ in similar circumstances. Be

equipped with ideas and resources for life as a living stone. Most

importantly, see God’s design from God’s perspective. Visit

wels.net/wmconference for more information and registration. Early

bird registration is open! Lodging information is also available on

the website, however, carpooling from David’s Star may be an

option. Questions? Contact Jeanie Martin at jmartin@iotechno.com

or 414.801.8406

CHOIR CONCERT

The Wisconsin Lutheran Choir

presents its Spring Tour Home

Concert on Sunday, March 17 at 2:30

p.m. in the college’s Center for Arts

and Performance. Free tickets are

available by calling 414.443.8802.

CHRISTIAN BUSINESS

LEADERS SUMMIT

John McHugh of Kwik Trip, Inc. will

speak at Wisconsin Lutheran College

on Friday, March 22. The Christian

Business Leaders Summit, which

costs $50 per person, begins at 10:45

a.m. and includes networking, lunch,

and McHugh’s talk on "A Kwik Look at

Christian Leadership." For more

information, visit wlc.edu/CBLS.

WLC CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Wisconsin Lutheran College is

accepting nominations of candidates

for Dean of the College of Adult and

Graduate Studies. Visit wlc.edu/hr for

a position description and nomination

form.

WELS WOMEN’S MINISTRY CONFERENCE

The Christian Women's Leadership Circle hosts its annual Butterfly

Brunch at Wisconsin Lutheran College on Saturday, March 9 at 8

a.m. The speaker will be author and storyteller Kimberly Joy

Krueger. Her keynote speech is titled “Telling Your Extraordinary

Story.” For more information or to register, visit

wlc.edu/butterflybrunch.

WLC BUTTERFLY BRUNCH

The Kettle Moraine Lutheran Adult Chorale will present its spring

concert at Crown of Life Lutheran Church, 1292 Tally Ho Trail (on

Hubertus Road) in Hubertus, on Sunday, April 7, at 4:00 p.m. The

concert will be a hymn festival, featuring several hymns and

hymn-based anthems for the Epiphany, Lent, and Easter seasons.

Many of the songs in the concert will also include participation from

the assembly, accompanied by organ, brass, handbells, percussion,

and other instruments. A freewill offering will be gathered.

HYMN FESTIVAL CONCERT

WLC NEWS

LUTHER PREP SACRED SPRING CONCERT

Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 PM in the Luther Prep gym.

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It’s a rainy evening and I can hear thunder in the distance. We’ve had quite a wet rainy season in Malawi and

there were areas where flooding was a problem here in Lilongwe. Because of the rain, the maize crops the

farmers carefully planted are growing well in most of the country. People are busy tending their fields. But this is

the hungry season here in the rural areas because this year’s maize is still a long way off from harvesting and

people’s maize from last year is becoming used up. If they are too poor to buy maize from those who still have

more than they need, there isn’t enough to eat.

The Lutheran Mobile Clinic (LMC) distributed ground maize and soya or World Food Program “Supercereal” to

339 malnourished children in 2018. Our Nutritionist, Jean Kanyemba, uses weight, height, and upper arm

measurements (MUAC) of children to assess their nutritional status. She teaches mothers about the variety of

foods children need in their diet, and demonstrates how to prepare them. While maize “nsima” is a filling food, it

lacks many vital nutrients for growth. Jean writes about a new Malawi Government program in which the LMC

helps to distribute micronutrient powder for children:

“Malawians still risk a great chance of developing micronutrient deficiencies and stunted growth. Health

authorities indicate that currently only 8% of children between 6 and 24 months old are fed with minimum

acceptable diets to avoid stunted growth. Currently, micronutrient malnutrition is a public health problem with

about 63% of children under 5 years old being anemic. (Ministry of Health, 2017)

Micronutrient powder, or ndisakanizeni (mix me) is a mixture of 15 vitamins and minerals, namely vitamin A,

B1, B2, B6, B12, D, E, C, niacin and minerals including copper, zinc, iron, selenium, iodine and folic acid. These

are essential for the good health of children aged 6 to 24 months, a transitional period from exclusive breast

feeding to complimentary foods. The powder is tasteless and the small packet easily mixes with a small amount of

maize porridge or other food. It also helps to improve a child’s appetite. One packet is to be given to a child with a

meal every other day. All children can receive the micronutrient powder except those who are severely and

acutely malnourished and are already receiving other forms of nutrient supplements such as Ready to Use

Therapeutic Foods (RUTF).

The micronutrient distribution replaces a previous governmental initiative which made sure that factory food

products such as cooking oil, sugar and bread were fortified with vitamin A. That approach could not benefit each

and every child because not all families could afford to buy these products. The micronutrient powder is a way to

reach more children with more nutrients, inexpensively. It depends on primary healthcare clinics such as ours who

partner with the Ministry of Health to reach many rural children at risk of stunted growth. Educating mothers,

screening the health passports of eligible children and handing out the micronutrient packets after under-fives

vaccines are given is done with the assistance of the HSAs (Health Surveillance Assistants), our Nutrition officer,

and LMC support staff.”

The Lutheran Mobile Clinic in Malawi strives to give appropriate preventive healthcare to people in the villages

we serve, in order for them to have healthier, longer lives. Our prayer is that their time of grace is extended, that

those who haven’t yet believed the Gospel will be given that opportunity.

Yours in Christ, Beth Evans, Nurse in Charge

To learn more about CAMM or how you can

get involved contact Linda Liesener at

liesener@charter.net or 262.677.3844

CAMM (Central Africa Medical Mission)

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David’s Star Evangelical Lutheran Church

2740 David’s Star Drive

Jackson, WI 53037

www.davidsstar.org

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