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She said “Honey, Find Them and
  Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (Vol. 10, Issue 10)                                                                     October 2009




Bring Them Home!”
M
                                                                                                                     Pastor Dave Hatch
         ay I retell you a true story that was told at a                      was simple - leave the school and ramble one quarter-mile
         “Coronation Service” for one of the sheep from                       west, turn and go one and three-quarter miles due north to
         our preaching station at Borneman’s Nursing                          the farm. They had done it scores of times already in their
Home? Let me preface the story with some background.                          young lives. What was normally a cakewalk was about to
Perhaps sip on your tea or coffee as we go…                                   turn into a deadly hazardous hike. Would they make it home?

It was the just after the door closed on the Roaring                          Fast-forward some seventy-five years… Evelyn and Paul have
Twenties and in the dark hallway following Wall Street’s                      grown up. It’s Evelyn’s funeral service in September of 2009;
Black Friday back in ’29. Fancy dresses and fashionable                       she was eighty when the Lord took her home. The funeral
hairdos had given way to hobos and little pay for hard                        parlor is overflowing with family, friends, neighbors and those
work, if a job could be found. It was the Great Depression.                   who knew Evelyn. Can you see them in your imagination?

The exact year was of our story is February of 1936*. On                      When the officiating pastor gave the benediction and closed his
this day, it was the middle of a roaring twenty-mile per                      book, Evelyn’s brother Paul, now eighty-one, wished to
hour plus blizzard in the heartland of Wisconsin.                             address the crowd. He rose to his feet from the second row.
                                                                              It was if the silence in the room got louder. This grown-up
Little seven year-old Paul Peterson and his sister six year-old sister,       big brother had been carrying a story for decades, one that had
Evelyn, were about to leave for home from their rural elementary              not only shaped his life but also saved it. His storytelling words,
school in rural Glenmore, Wisconsin. They did not know it, but                simple but powerful, unfolded like the wrappings on a well-
they were about to walk right into snow-white danger. The walk                kept treasure. The details, left to the imagination of the hearers
                                                                              in the parlor, every ear and eye riveted their attention on this
                                                                              grown boy who had just given is sister back to her Maker…

                                                                              Paul’s story went like something like this…

                                                                              “Evelyn and I, when we were very young, left our country
                                                                              school at the end of the day and headed toward home, down
                                                                              the country road. But a snowstorm had blown in; there was a
                                                                              strong wind from the north. The snow was deep; the walking
                                                                              was hard and tiring. There was drifting. Evelyn [6 years old]
                                                                              did not know if she could go on, her little legs emptied of their
                                                                              energy. She told me she wanted to lie down in the soft snow
                                                                              and take a rest, maybe even nap. Even though I was young, I
                                                                              had sense enough to know that was not a good idea. The
                                                                              snow was coming down so hard and the wind so strong, had
                                                                              we lain down we would have been covered with snow in less
                                                                              than five minutes. While we were stopped, not knowing just
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Official                              Continued from page 1
                                                                                   Pastor Dave
   Acts                               what to do or if were going to make it
                                      home, I saw a figure appearing through
                                      the snow, it was coming closer… it was
Baptisms                              our dad. Mom had sent him to find us.
                                      Dad reached down, picked Evelyn up           take daily risks. Decisions bring
                                      and carried her while I walked behind        consequence. Prayer is not only a God-
                                      him. He broke that strong north wind for     given communication tool, but
Brayden James Lee Blahnik
Born: May 15, 2009
Baptized: August 16, 2009             me and I walked in his footsteps…”           strongly encouraged, needful and
                                                                                   result-full - but not always providing
Son of Benjamin & Jamie Blahnik
                                      The now-grown boy, Paul, sat down, his       the answer we want. As parents we
                                      precious story delivered. And yet,           sacrifice for our children, as our
Gavin John Krause

                                      unknown to him, he was the one who           Heavenly Father did for us. We are
Born: July 8, 2009

                                      really delivered the homily that day.        called to be selfless, unconditional in
Baptized: August 23, 2009

                                      Everyone in the room realized that Paul      our loving, putting our old slothful
Son of Matthew & Heidi Krause

Layla Lorraine Busch-Hill             and Evy’s parent’s love in all probability   selves aside, then displaying the vision
                                      prevented their own funerals, some           and reflection of our Saviour. Families
Born: June 1, 2009
                                      seventy-five years earlier.                  are often bonded not only through the
Baptized: August 27, 2009

                                                                                   blessing experiences but also through
Daughter of Shawn Hill & Tara

                                      When I got home from the interment I         the challenges. We could go on.
Busch-Hill

                                      told my wife that story. She saw
                                      something in it that I did not…When          When getting Paul’s permission to tell
Drea Lee Vincent
Born: May 30, 2009
Baptized: September 6, 2009           little Paul and Evelyn’s mother sent her     this story, he shared what a wonderful
                                      husband out on that hazardous lifesaving     homecoming it was that day, a warm
Weddings
Son of Jerry & Stacey Vincent
                                      errand, she knew there was the possibility   fire, a hot meal, dry clothes and being
                                      that she could lose her entire family that   surrounded by a family full of love.
                                      day, husband, children and all.              Paul may have missed his calling, a
                                                                                   fine preacher-storyteller he is!
Alicia Louise Haase & Matthew

                                      After she said, “Honey, find them and
Brian Parmentier United at Our
Saviour on August 15, 2009
                                      bring them home!”, this would not            God bless your toes and everywhere
                                      have been time for the dishes, but for       they goes, as you walk with the Living
Sarah Linden Hollenbeck &
                                      restless and eager prayer. One can           Saviour who carries us!
Matthew James Boettcher United

                                      imagine her standing at a drafty-
at Our Saviour on August 21, 2009

                                      frosted windowpane, watching, hands          * This year was according to Paul’s
                                      folded and eyes peeled.                        memory and the Wisconsin weather
Jennifer Marie Bacon & Troy

                                                                                     records confirm, “February 8-10,
Terrence Coonen United on


Received their Crown
September 5, 2009
                                      There is much life-application to              1936 – Wisconsin Statewide -
                                      Paul’s story, eh? Life is hazardous. We        Blizzard - severe drifting.”
Cynthia “Cyndy” L. Beno
August 3, 1959 ~ August 20, 2009
Funeral service held at Our Saviour   Our Saviour Lutheran Church          Senior Pastor          David H. Hatch
on August 23, 2009                           Lutheran Church                                      (920) 465-8118
                                              Missouri Synod                                      dave@oslc-gb.org
Agnes D. Splitgerber                                                       Associate Pastor       Greg Hovland
February 27, 1912 ~ August 25,             120 S. Henry Street
                                                                                                  (920) 544-3614
2009. Funeral service held at Our         Green Bay, WI 54302
Saviour on August 29, 2009                                                                        greg@oslc-gb.org
                                              (920) 468-4065               Church Office          Michelle Burhite
Doris V. Rudolph                                                                                  (920) 468-4065
May 29, 1920 ~ September 2, 2009      Vol. 10, No. 10, October 2009 The                           info@oslc-gb.org
Funeral service held at Our Saviour   Voice (permit No. 59) is published   Preschool Director     Christina Scholz

Membership Changes
on September 5, 2009                  monthly by Our Saviour Lutheran
                                      Church. All rights reserved. No
                                                                                                  (920) 468-4065
                                      portion of this publication may be                          christina@oslc-gb.org
                                      reproduced without permission.       Our Saviour Web        www.oslc-gb.org

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Simply Giving                                                          GOT NEWS? – Adeline, your Roving
                                                                  Reporter is on the hunt for the latest scoop!


Makes a Difference
                                                                  Call: 468-2061, E-mail: akg12525@att.net

                                                                                  Adeline Grieser

                                                                 Look Up
Did you know OSLC has a program wherein your
family can automatically have your contribution
deducted from your checking or savings account?
“Simply Giving” is very simple. Pick up a form from
the office or a rack in the hallway by the office. Fill it       Joseph needed some supplies from a cupboard in the
in, return to Michelle, Pastor Dave or Pastor Greg.              Sunday School room. This cupboard was seldom
                                                                 used but it had a combination lock. Joseph didn’t
Here’s how it works: Indicate on the “Simply Giving”             know the combination so he called on Pastor Dave to
form (1) how much to give, (2) what day you want it              give it a try. Dave placed his fingers on the lock’s
withdrawn, and (3) designate where you want the                  dial and raised his eyes heavenward for a moment.
contribution to go, i.e., building fund, operating               Then he confidently spun the dial and opened the
fund, general fund, etc.                                         lock. Joseph was stunned and impressed with this
                                                                 demonstration of faith.
That’s it!

In three years of “Simply Giving” I’ve saved over                Seeing his expression, Dave patted him on the
100 checks and I don’t wake up Sunday morning                    shoulder and grinned. “Joseph, look up. The numbers
trying to remember if I’ve written the check and                 are written on the ceiling.”
where it is. It’s done - automatically. You can change
the amount or stop at any time.



                                                                 The Dog Days
Try Giving
Now, that’s SIMPLE!




                                                                 of Summer Hit
While Still Living
A rich man went to his pastor and asked, “Why do
people call me stingy? I’ve said over and over again
                                                                 OSLC
that when I die I will give every thing to the church?”
                                                                 The weather may have been abnormally cool this
The pastor responded with this story:                            summer. However, there was nothing abnormal
                                                                 about the offerings, which fell off this summer just
In the farm yard, the pig was unpopular and the cow              like past years. Our actual offerings ($335,894) are
beloved. The pig complained to the cow, “Everyone                short of the budget for the year through August by
speaks warmly of you. They think you are so                      about 10%.
generous because you give milk every day. What
about me? I give bacon, ham, bristle for brushes and             The good news is that actual receipts for Jan-
feet for pickling. Yet no one likes me. Why is that?”            August 2009 are a little ahead for the same period
                                                                 in 2008. Let’s pray for normal weather and ample
Gently as possible, the cow said, “Perhaps it’s                  harvest. As always, we ask that you take a look at
because I give while I’m still living.” Try giving               your summer giving and make any catch-up
while still living. It speaks very highly of you.                donations you think are called for.

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Pastor Greg
    Source: www.theparentlink.com




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The Reformation Confirmation Public
                Examination
It’s just about here, All Saint’s Eve, Friday October
31, followed by All Saint’s Day, marking the birth of              Now in our fifth year, our Level III Confirmation students
the Protestant Reformation. Like a precious old book,              will demonstrate their faith verbally, through a Public
we may want to dust off our recollection of the                    Examination. We are confident in these student’s faith and
Reformation and its birth. The “Reformer” was the                  ability to express it! The examiner and the student have a
Holy Spirit working in human history, when, back “On               trust of each other, the examiner promising not to let the
November 10, 1483, Hans and Margarete Luther were                  student fail, and the student trusting the examiner’s
blessed by God with the gift of a son.                             questions to be fair, kind and clear. See the October
                                                                   calendar for the date and time. Consider coming to that
The next day the baby boy was baptized and given the               worship service!
name of the saint of the day, Martin. We thank God for
the precious gifts He has given to us through the work
                                                                   Why Won’t The Pastors
                                                                   Confirm the Students?
of his faithful servant, Dr. Martin Luther… it is for the
clear and penetrating voice of the living Gospel which
                             resounded from Luther’s
                                pulpit, classroom and              One time a few years ago on Confirmation Sunday, all
                                  home. The vibrant and            the students were in the front pews, robed and holding
                                    joyous Good News               carnations. Their parents, grandparents, siblings and
                                     poured forth from the         sponsors were certainly in the worshipping audience and
                                     pen      of     Luther,       there were cakes and casseroles waiting to celebrate the
                                      obliterating centuries       event later in the day. As the Confirmation service began
                                     of dark ignorance             the pastor announced that he had decided not to confirm,
                                     concerning the grace          not one, not two, but the entire class. The students looked
                                    of God through Christ          at each other, puzzled and on the brink of
                                  the     Savior.”(1)   We         embarrassment. The folks in the pews became restless.
                                remember the Reformation           The pastor’s words continued, “We are not going to
                            in those three simple “Sola”           confirm you, for on this day you are invited to confirm
[Latin for “Alone” or “Only”] terms that appear on                 your own faith.” And that is just what Confirmation is,
our altar, Sola Scriptura [Our only source for truth               not something “done to you”, but personal faith-filled
about matters of faith is, Only The Scripture]; Sola               words, said right out loud, that what was said for them at
Gratia [It is Only Grace that paid for our sin, and that           their Holy Baptism, they say for themselves. Watch for
grace was demonstrated and completed on the cross                  the Confirmation service date on this month’s calendar
when Christ, God in the form of a man, paid for 100%               and consider coming to witness it personally.



                                                                    Good Question
of your sins. We cannot rescue ourselves from this sin-
death trap, only He could do it for us]; Sola Fide
[Only Faith in our Lord’s gift of grace saves us, and
that faith itself is a gift from God!]. The church of the
16th century was “reformed” when Martin Luther
peeled off the layers of human tradition and took                    Riding home after Sunday School, David said to
believers back to the Bible, where we learn of those                 his father, “Can I ask you a question?”
three “Solas”.
                                                                     “Sure,” his father said, “What is it.?”
How about checking out a Luther book or film from                    “Well, the teacher was reading the Bible to us…
our library?                                                         all about the children of Israel building the temple,
                                                                     the children of Israel crossing the Red Sea, the
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 From a Statement from The Office of former Synod                    children of Israel making sacrifices. Didn’t the
President A.L. Barry, 1995                                           grown-ups do anything?”

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OCTOBER 2009

 Church Calendar
                                                                                             1                         2                3
                                                                                             12:15pm Brown Bag                          8:00am Super
                                                                                                     Worship,                           til 4pm Sale
                                                                                                     Parlor
                                                                                             7:00pm Trad. Worship                        8:00am Confirm.
                                                                                                                                                Exam
                                                                                             Michelle Vacation         Michelle Vacation        Rehearsal

4                         5                      6                    7                      8                         9                10
                                                                                             11:00am Bad Girls Bible
7:45am    Trad. Worship  3:30pm Trinity V-Ball   7:00am Bible Study 3:30pm    Youth Night            Study,Classrm 1 5:00pm Fish Fry    8:00am Confirm.
9:15am    Praise Worship 5:30pm Youth Board      9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm    Praise Band    12:15pm Brown Bag                                 Exam
9:30am    Adult Confirm.                         6:30pm Financial   6:00pm    Confirmation           Worship, Parlor                           Rehearsal
10:45am   Trad. Worship                                 Peace       6:00pm    Bad Girls      12:45pm Staff Meeting
                                                                                             3:30pm Trinity V-Ball                      1:00pm Gym
          w/Confirmation                                University            Bible Study,   7:00pm Traditional                                Rental
          Examination &                          7:00pm Choir                 Parlor                 Worship
          Holy Baptism                                  Practice    7:00pm    P&F            7:55 pm Evangelism
                                                                              Meeting        8:00pm Elders Meeting

11 Communion              12                     13                   14                     15                        16               17
LOYALTY SUNDAY            3:30pm Trinity V-Ball 7:00am    Bible Study 3:30pm Youth Night 9:00am   Preschool Field 9:00am Preschool 1:00pm Gym
7:45am Trad. Worship                            9:00am    Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band          Trip                   Field Trip       Rental
9:15am Praise Worship                           6:30pm    Financial   6:00pm Confirmation 11:00am Bad Girls Bible
                                                                                                  Study,Classrm 1
9:30am Adult Confirm.                                     Peace       6:00pm Bad Girls    12:15pm Brown Bag
10:45am Trad. Worship                                     University         Bible Study,         Worship, Parlor
         with Youth                              7:00pm   Choir              Parlor       12:45pm Staff Meeting
         Confirmation                                     Practice                        7:00pm Traditional
1:00pm Gym Rental                                7:00pm   Council Mtg                             Worship


18                        19                     20                   21                     22                        23               24
7:45am  Traditional       6:30pm Board of Ed 7:00am Bible Study 3:30pm        Youth Night 11:00am Bad Girls Bible                       1:00pm Gym
        Worship                              9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm        Praise Band         Study,Classrm 1                              Rental
9:15am Praise Worship                        6:30pm Financial   6:00pm        Confirmation 12:15pm Brown Bag
9:30am Adult Confirm.                               Peace       6:00pm        Bad Girls            Worship, Parlor
                                                                                           12:45pm Staff Meeting
10:30am Adult Confirm.                              University                Bible Study, 7:00pm Traditional
10:45am Traditional                          7:00pm Choir                     Parlor               Worship
        Worship                                     Practice
1:00pm Gym Rental

25 Communion              26                     27                   28                     29                        30               31
7:45am  Traditional       5:00pm Board of    7:00am Bible Study 3:30pm Youth Night           11:00am Bad Girls Bible                    1:00pm Gym
        Worship                  Stewardship 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band                   Study,Classrm 1                           Rental
9:15am Praise Worship                        6:30pm Financial   6:00pm Confirmation          12:15pm Brown Bag
9:30am Adult Confirm.                               Peace                                            Worship, Parlor
                                                                                             12:45pm Staff Meeting       NO TRINITY
10:30am Adult Confirm.                              University                               7:00pm Traditional
10:45am Traditional                          7:00pm Choir                                                                 CLASSES
                                                                                                     Worship
        Worship                                     Practice                                                              TEACHER
1:00pm Gym Rental                                                                                                        INSERVICE


October 3 –               Come to the Super Sale. Doors open at 8am. Enjoy cinnamon rolls for
                         breakfast. Take home Booyah, brats and more for lunch.
October 10 – 14 of our 9th grade youth are expected to ‘Confirm’ at the 10:45 am
             service. The entire congregation is welcome to attend and witness the
             confirmation of their Baptismal vows.

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November 2009 Usher Schedule
Sun.        Nov 1st        7:45 am             J. Kielpikowski     Chad Kielpikowski; †UN; †UN
Day:        Date:          Service:            Lead                Usher Team:

Sun.        Nov 1st        9:15 am             W. Chamberlain      Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain;
                                                                   Elyssa Ammerman; Kathy Ammerman
Sun.       Nov 1st     10:45 am           G. Buechner              Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg;
                                                                   DeVonte King
Thu.       Nov 5th     7:00 pm HC         J. Boettcher             Don Schultz; †UN; †UN
Sun.       Nov 8th     7:45 am HC         M. Dalebroux             Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun.       Nov 8th     9:15 am HC         D. Wians                 Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth;
                                                                   Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun.       Nov 8th     10:45 am           M. Charles               Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; †UN
Thu.       Nov 12th    7:00 pm            C. Arthur                Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun.       Nov 15th    7:45 am            M. Morgan                Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun.       Nov 15th    9:15 am            R. Vande Hei             Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff;
                                                                   Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun.       Nov 15th    10:45 am           R. Bruhn                 Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu.       Nov 19th    7:00 pm HC         P. Kuehl                 Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun.       Nov 22nd 7:45 am HC            A. Knaus                 Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun.       Nov 22nd 9:15 am HC            D. Bitters               Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz;
                                                                   Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun.       Nov 22nd 10:45 am              G. Buechner              Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg;
                                                                   DeVonte King
Wed.       Nov 26th    7:00 pm HC         J. Boettcher             Don Schultz; †UN; †UN
Thu.       Nov 26th    9:00 am HC         W. Chamberlain           Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain;
                                                                   Elyssa Ammerman; Kathy Ammerman
Sun.       Nov 29th    7:45 am            J. Kielpikowski          Chad Kielpikowski; †UN; †UN
Sun.       Nov 29th    9:15 am            D. Wians                 Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth;
                                                                   Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun.       Nov 29th    10:45 am           M. Charles               Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; †UN
†UN = Usher Needed If you’d like to volunteer as an usher, please contact the lead usher of the group you’d like to join, or



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Trinity News                                                        What Does A
Joyful Noise – The Bible reminds us to make a joyful                Christian
                                                                    Education Mean?
noise to the Lord. The sound of children learning
and playing in a Christian setting is truly a joyful
noise to the Lord. Stop in and enjoy the sounds of
the children at Green Bay Trinity some time.

Calendar – October 17 – PWP Hayride and Bonfire                     A true Christian education means that all
in the evening; Crafting at Christ of the Bay from                  goals, rules and policies, staffing, student and
10:00 am – 4:00 pm.                                                 adult relationships, structures of authority,
                                                                    methodologies, sources of funding and
Athletics – Girls in grades 4-8 are playing volleyball              resources, activities, materials, and content of all
and children in grades 3-8 are training for the Ray’s
5K. Rev. Callesen has generously donated $1 for each                subject areas must be consistent with a biblical
mile a Trinity student completes in the Ray’s 5K.                   worldview. In every aspect, the entire education
                                                                    system must openly glorify and please God
Administrative Assistant/Admissions Counselor –                     through our Lord Jesus Christ. A thoroughly
Trinity has hired Mrs. Kellie Meerstein to be the                   Christian education is expressed in an open,
administrative assistant and to be in charge of                     non-apologetic way – in writing, verbally, and
recruiting new students.
                                                                    in all actions – on the part of every participant.
School email – The new email address for the school
is baumannk@greenbaytrinity.org. All of the teachers                Brent Roubal . . . . . . . . . . . .President
have email addresses which are listed on the website.               Brett Lange . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President
                                                                    Jody Endries . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer
Wish list items –                                                   Lynn Steinhaus . . . . . . . . . .Secretary
   Portable PA System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500(?)           Renee Natzke
   Science Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 each        Jeff Luepke
   Air Quality Test Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.50          Jennifer Dirks
   Geology Field Trip in a Bag. . . . . . . . $40
                                                                    Kellie Meerstein
   Listening Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300
                                                                    Miriam Hemp
   Discover America Carpet. . . . . . . . . . $500
                                                                    Pastor Peter Speckhard
   Wall Mount for Television . . . . . . . . . $150
   Puppet Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
   Puppets: Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
               Doctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
               Policeman. . . . . . . . . . . . . $15

Scrip – Trinity is selling Kwik Trip Scrip. The
school earns $0.10 for every dollar of scrip that is
purchased. The cards can be used at the pump or in
the store and can be used to purchase any Kwik Trip
product. Contact Ken Baumann, 655-4673, if you
would like to help the school in this way. The school                            120 South Henry Street,
has raised over $20,000 so far! It is possible for a                              Green Bay, WI 54302
business to purchase Scrip and still receive its                                    (920)-655- 4673
rebate from Kwik Trip.                                                           www.greenbaytrinity.org

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Our Saviour Lutheran Church
                                                                                         Non-Profit Organization
120 S. Henry St.                                                                            U.S. Postage Paid
Green Bay, WI 54302                                                                            Permit #59
(920) 468-4065                                                                               Green Bay, WI




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Think About It                                                           Say A Prayer
If 7/11 is open 24/7 why are there locks on the doors?                   Little Johnny and his family were having
                                                                         Sunday dinner at his Grandmother’s
Why do they put braille dots on the keypad of the bank drive-up?         house. Everyone was seated around the
                                                                         table as the food was being served. When
Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways?                       Little Johnny received his plate, he
                                                                         started eating right away.
Why don’t sheep shrink in the rain?
                                                                         “Johnny! Please wait until we say our
If nothing sticks to Teflon, how do they make Teflon stick to the pan?   prayer”, his mother said.
If olive oil comes from oil, where does baby oil come from?
                                                                         “I don’t have to”, the boy replied.
If fire fighters fight fires and crime fighters fight crime, what do
freedom fighters fight?                                                  “Of course, you do”, his mother
                                                                         insisted. “We say a prayer before eating,
Why are there Interstate Highways in Hawaii?                             at our house.”

and…                                                                     “That’s our house.” Johnny explained.
                                                                         “But this is Grandma’s house and she
If God sneezed what would you say to Him?                                knows how to cook!”

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Oct 2009 Voice

  • 1. O u r S a v i o u r L u t h e r a n C h u rc h • G re e n B a y, W i s c o n s i n She said “Honey, Find Them and Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (Vol. 10, Issue 10) October 2009 Bring Them Home!” M Pastor Dave Hatch ay I retell you a true story that was told at a was simple - leave the school and ramble one quarter-mile “Coronation Service” for one of the sheep from west, turn and go one and three-quarter miles due north to our preaching station at Borneman’s Nursing the farm. They had done it scores of times already in their Home? Let me preface the story with some background. young lives. What was normally a cakewalk was about to Perhaps sip on your tea or coffee as we go… turn into a deadly hazardous hike. Would they make it home? It was the just after the door closed on the Roaring Fast-forward some seventy-five years… Evelyn and Paul have Twenties and in the dark hallway following Wall Street’s grown up. It’s Evelyn’s funeral service in September of 2009; Black Friday back in ’29. Fancy dresses and fashionable she was eighty when the Lord took her home. The funeral hairdos had given way to hobos and little pay for hard parlor is overflowing with family, friends, neighbors and those work, if a job could be found. It was the Great Depression. who knew Evelyn. Can you see them in your imagination? The exact year was of our story is February of 1936*. On When the officiating pastor gave the benediction and closed his this day, it was the middle of a roaring twenty-mile per book, Evelyn’s brother Paul, now eighty-one, wished to hour plus blizzard in the heartland of Wisconsin. address the crowd. He rose to his feet from the second row. It was if the silence in the room got louder. This grown-up Little seven year-old Paul Peterson and his sister six year-old sister, big brother had been carrying a story for decades, one that had Evelyn, were about to leave for home from their rural elementary not only shaped his life but also saved it. His storytelling words, school in rural Glenmore, Wisconsin. They did not know it, but simple but powerful, unfolded like the wrappings on a well- they were about to walk right into snow-white danger. The walk kept treasure. The details, left to the imagination of the hearers in the parlor, every ear and eye riveted their attention on this grown boy who had just given is sister back to her Maker… Paul’s story went like something like this… “Evelyn and I, when we were very young, left our country school at the end of the day and headed toward home, down the country road. But a snowstorm had blown in; there was a strong wind from the north. The snow was deep; the walking was hard and tiring. There was drifting. Evelyn [6 years old] did not know if she could go on, her little legs emptied of their energy. She told me she wanted to lie down in the soft snow and take a rest, maybe even nap. Even though I was young, I had sense enough to know that was not a good idea. The snow was coming down so hard and the wind so strong, had we lain down we would have been covered with snow in less than five minutes. While we were stopped, not knowing just Continued on page 2 1
  • 2. Official Continued from page 1 Pastor Dave Acts what to do or if were going to make it home, I saw a figure appearing through the snow, it was coming closer… it was Baptisms our dad. Mom had sent him to find us. Dad reached down, picked Evelyn up take daily risks. Decisions bring and carried her while I walked behind consequence. Prayer is not only a God- him. He broke that strong north wind for given communication tool, but Brayden James Lee Blahnik Born: May 15, 2009 Baptized: August 16, 2009 me and I walked in his footsteps…” strongly encouraged, needful and result-full - but not always providing Son of Benjamin & Jamie Blahnik The now-grown boy, Paul, sat down, his the answer we want. As parents we precious story delivered. And yet, sacrifice for our children, as our Gavin John Krause unknown to him, he was the one who Heavenly Father did for us. We are Born: July 8, 2009 really delivered the homily that day. called to be selfless, unconditional in Baptized: August 23, 2009 Everyone in the room realized that Paul our loving, putting our old slothful Son of Matthew & Heidi Krause Layla Lorraine Busch-Hill and Evy’s parent’s love in all probability selves aside, then displaying the vision prevented their own funerals, some and reflection of our Saviour. Families Born: June 1, 2009 seventy-five years earlier. are often bonded not only through the Baptized: August 27, 2009 blessing experiences but also through Daughter of Shawn Hill & Tara When I got home from the interment I the challenges. We could go on. Busch-Hill told my wife that story. She saw something in it that I did not…When When getting Paul’s permission to tell Drea Lee Vincent Born: May 30, 2009 Baptized: September 6, 2009 little Paul and Evelyn’s mother sent her this story, he shared what a wonderful husband out on that hazardous lifesaving homecoming it was that day, a warm Weddings Son of Jerry & Stacey Vincent errand, she knew there was the possibility fire, a hot meal, dry clothes and being that she could lose her entire family that surrounded by a family full of love. day, husband, children and all. Paul may have missed his calling, a fine preacher-storyteller he is! Alicia Louise Haase & Matthew After she said, “Honey, find them and Brian Parmentier United at Our Saviour on August 15, 2009 bring them home!”, this would not God bless your toes and everywhere have been time for the dishes, but for they goes, as you walk with the Living Sarah Linden Hollenbeck & restless and eager prayer. One can Saviour who carries us! Matthew James Boettcher United imagine her standing at a drafty- at Our Saviour on August 21, 2009 frosted windowpane, watching, hands * This year was according to Paul’s folded and eyes peeled. memory and the Wisconsin weather Jennifer Marie Bacon & Troy records confirm, “February 8-10, Terrence Coonen United on Received their Crown September 5, 2009 There is much life-application to 1936 – Wisconsin Statewide - Paul’s story, eh? Life is hazardous. We Blizzard - severe drifting.” Cynthia “Cyndy” L. Beno August 3, 1959 ~ August 20, 2009 Funeral service held at Our Saviour Our Saviour Lutheran Church Senior Pastor David H. Hatch on August 23, 2009 Lutheran Church (920) 465-8118 Missouri Synod dave@oslc-gb.org Agnes D. Splitgerber Associate Pastor Greg Hovland February 27, 1912 ~ August 25, 120 S. Henry Street (920) 544-3614 2009. Funeral service held at Our Green Bay, WI 54302 Saviour on August 29, 2009 greg@oslc-gb.org (920) 468-4065 Church Office Michelle Burhite Doris V. Rudolph (920) 468-4065 May 29, 1920 ~ September 2, 2009 Vol. 10, No. 10, October 2009 The info@oslc-gb.org Funeral service held at Our Saviour Voice (permit No. 59) is published Preschool Director Christina Scholz Membership Changes on September 5, 2009 monthly by Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All rights reserved. No (920) 468-4065 portion of this publication may be christina@oslc-gb.org reproduced without permission. Our Saviour Web www.oslc-gb.org 2
  • 3. Simply Giving GOT NEWS? – Adeline, your Roving Reporter is on the hunt for the latest scoop! Makes a Difference Call: 468-2061, E-mail: akg12525@att.net Adeline Grieser Look Up Did you know OSLC has a program wherein your family can automatically have your contribution deducted from your checking or savings account? “Simply Giving” is very simple. Pick up a form from the office or a rack in the hallway by the office. Fill it Joseph needed some supplies from a cupboard in the in, return to Michelle, Pastor Dave or Pastor Greg. Sunday School room. This cupboard was seldom used but it had a combination lock. Joseph didn’t Here’s how it works: Indicate on the “Simply Giving” know the combination so he called on Pastor Dave to form (1) how much to give, (2) what day you want it give it a try. Dave placed his fingers on the lock’s withdrawn, and (3) designate where you want the dial and raised his eyes heavenward for a moment. contribution to go, i.e., building fund, operating Then he confidently spun the dial and opened the fund, general fund, etc. lock. Joseph was stunned and impressed with this demonstration of faith. That’s it! In three years of “Simply Giving” I’ve saved over Seeing his expression, Dave patted him on the 100 checks and I don’t wake up Sunday morning shoulder and grinned. “Joseph, look up. The numbers trying to remember if I’ve written the check and are written on the ceiling.” where it is. It’s done - automatically. You can change the amount or stop at any time. The Dog Days Try Giving Now, that’s SIMPLE! of Summer Hit While Still Living A rich man went to his pastor and asked, “Why do people call me stingy? I’ve said over and over again OSLC that when I die I will give every thing to the church?” The weather may have been abnormally cool this The pastor responded with this story: summer. However, there was nothing abnormal about the offerings, which fell off this summer just In the farm yard, the pig was unpopular and the cow like past years. Our actual offerings ($335,894) are beloved. The pig complained to the cow, “Everyone short of the budget for the year through August by speaks warmly of you. They think you are so about 10%. generous because you give milk every day. What about me? I give bacon, ham, bristle for brushes and The good news is that actual receipts for Jan- feet for pickling. Yet no one likes me. Why is that?” August 2009 are a little ahead for the same period in 2008. Let’s pray for normal weather and ample Gently as possible, the cow said, “Perhaps it’s harvest. As always, we ask that you take a look at because I give while I’m still living.” Try giving your summer giving and make any catch-up while still living. It speaks very highly of you. donations you think are called for. 3
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  • 8. The Reformation Confirmation Public Examination It’s just about here, All Saint’s Eve, Friday October 31, followed by All Saint’s Day, marking the birth of Now in our fifth year, our Level III Confirmation students the Protestant Reformation. Like a precious old book, will demonstrate their faith verbally, through a Public we may want to dust off our recollection of the Examination. We are confident in these student’s faith and Reformation and its birth. The “Reformer” was the ability to express it! The examiner and the student have a Holy Spirit working in human history, when, back “On trust of each other, the examiner promising not to let the November 10, 1483, Hans and Margarete Luther were student fail, and the student trusting the examiner’s blessed by God with the gift of a son. questions to be fair, kind and clear. See the October calendar for the date and time. Consider coming to that The next day the baby boy was baptized and given the worship service! name of the saint of the day, Martin. We thank God for the precious gifts He has given to us through the work Why Won’t The Pastors Confirm the Students? of his faithful servant, Dr. Martin Luther… it is for the clear and penetrating voice of the living Gospel which resounded from Luther’s pulpit, classroom and One time a few years ago on Confirmation Sunday, all home. The vibrant and the students were in the front pews, robed and holding joyous Good News carnations. Their parents, grandparents, siblings and poured forth from the sponsors were certainly in the worshipping audience and pen of Luther, there were cakes and casseroles waiting to celebrate the obliterating centuries event later in the day. As the Confirmation service began of dark ignorance the pastor announced that he had decided not to confirm, concerning the grace not one, not two, but the entire class. The students looked of God through Christ at each other, puzzled and on the brink of the Savior.”(1) We embarrassment. The folks in the pews became restless. remember the Reformation The pastor’s words continued, “We are not going to in those three simple “Sola” confirm you, for on this day you are invited to confirm [Latin for “Alone” or “Only”] terms that appear on your own faith.” And that is just what Confirmation is, our altar, Sola Scriptura [Our only source for truth not something “done to you”, but personal faith-filled about matters of faith is, Only The Scripture]; Sola words, said right out loud, that what was said for them at Gratia [It is Only Grace that paid for our sin, and that their Holy Baptism, they say for themselves. Watch for grace was demonstrated and completed on the cross the Confirmation service date on this month’s calendar when Christ, God in the form of a man, paid for 100% and consider coming to witness it personally. Good Question of your sins. We cannot rescue ourselves from this sin- death trap, only He could do it for us]; Sola Fide [Only Faith in our Lord’s gift of grace saves us, and that faith itself is a gift from God!]. The church of the 16th century was “reformed” when Martin Luther peeled off the layers of human tradition and took Riding home after Sunday School, David said to believers back to the Bible, where we learn of those his father, “Can I ask you a question?” three “Solas”. “Sure,” his father said, “What is it.?” How about checking out a Luther book or film from “Well, the teacher was reading the Bible to us… our library? all about the children of Israel building the temple, the children of Israel crossing the Red Sea, the 1 From a Statement from The Office of former Synod children of Israel making sacrifices. Didn’t the President A.L. Barry, 1995 grown-ups do anything?” 8
  • 9. OCTOBER 2009 Church Calendar 1 2 3 12:15pm Brown Bag 8:00am Super Worship, til 4pm Sale Parlor 7:00pm Trad. Worship 8:00am Confirm. Exam Michelle Vacation Michelle Vacation Rehearsal 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11:00am Bad Girls Bible 7:45am Trad. Worship 3:30pm Trinity V-Ball 7:00am Bible Study 3:30pm Youth Night Study,Classrm 1 5:00pm Fish Fry 8:00am Confirm. 9:15am Praise Worship 5:30pm Youth Board 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band 12:15pm Brown Bag Exam 9:30am Adult Confirm. 6:30pm Financial 6:00pm Confirmation Worship, Parlor Rehearsal 10:45am Trad. Worship Peace 6:00pm Bad Girls 12:45pm Staff Meeting 3:30pm Trinity V-Ball 1:00pm Gym w/Confirmation University Bible Study, 7:00pm Traditional Rental Examination & 7:00pm Choir Parlor Worship Holy Baptism Practice 7:00pm P&F 7:55 pm Evangelism Meeting 8:00pm Elders Meeting 11 Communion 12 13 14 15 16 17 LOYALTY SUNDAY 3:30pm Trinity V-Ball 7:00am Bible Study 3:30pm Youth Night 9:00am Preschool Field 9:00am Preschool 1:00pm Gym 7:45am Trad. Worship 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band Trip Field Trip Rental 9:15am Praise Worship 6:30pm Financial 6:00pm Confirmation 11:00am Bad Girls Bible Study,Classrm 1 9:30am Adult Confirm. Peace 6:00pm Bad Girls 12:15pm Brown Bag 10:45am Trad. Worship University Bible Study, Worship, Parlor with Youth 7:00pm Choir Parlor 12:45pm Staff Meeting Confirmation Practice 7:00pm Traditional 1:00pm Gym Rental 7:00pm Council Mtg Worship 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:45am Traditional 6:30pm Board of Ed 7:00am Bible Study 3:30pm Youth Night 11:00am Bad Girls Bible 1:00pm Gym Worship 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band Study,Classrm 1 Rental 9:15am Praise Worship 6:30pm Financial 6:00pm Confirmation 12:15pm Brown Bag 9:30am Adult Confirm. Peace 6:00pm Bad Girls Worship, Parlor 12:45pm Staff Meeting 10:30am Adult Confirm. University Bible Study, 7:00pm Traditional 10:45am Traditional 7:00pm Choir Parlor Worship Worship Practice 1:00pm Gym Rental 25 Communion 26 27 28 29 30 31 7:45am Traditional 5:00pm Board of 7:00am Bible Study 3:30pm Youth Night 11:00am Bad Girls Bible 1:00pm Gym Worship Stewardship 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band Study,Classrm 1 Rental 9:15am Praise Worship 6:30pm Financial 6:00pm Confirmation 12:15pm Brown Bag 9:30am Adult Confirm. Peace Worship, Parlor 12:45pm Staff Meeting NO TRINITY 10:30am Adult Confirm. University 7:00pm Traditional 10:45am Traditional 7:00pm Choir CLASSES Worship Worship Practice TEACHER 1:00pm Gym Rental INSERVICE October 3 – Come to the Super Sale. Doors open at 8am. Enjoy cinnamon rolls for breakfast. Take home Booyah, brats and more for lunch. October 10 – 14 of our 9th grade youth are expected to ‘Confirm’ at the 10:45 am service. The entire congregation is welcome to attend and witness the confirmation of their Baptismal vows. 9 5
  • 10. November 2009 Usher Schedule Sun. Nov 1st 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; †UN; †UN Day: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team: Sun. Nov 1st 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Elyssa Ammerman; Kathy Ammerman Sun. Nov 1st 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg; DeVonte King Thu. Nov 5th 7:00 pm HC J. Boettcher Don Schultz; †UN; †UN Sun. Nov 8th 7:45 am HC M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux Sun. Nov 8th 9:15 am HC D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer Sun. Nov 8th 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; †UN Thu. Nov 12th 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick Sun. Nov 15th 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler Sun. Nov 15th 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei Sun. Nov 15th 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson Thu. Nov 19th 7:00 pm HC P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN Sun. Nov 22nd 7:45 am HC A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg Sun. Nov 22nd 9:15 am HC D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger Sun. Nov 22nd 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg; DeVonte King Wed. Nov 26th 7:00 pm HC J. Boettcher Don Schultz; †UN; †UN Thu. Nov 26th 9:00 am HC W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Elyssa Ammerman; Kathy Ammerman Sun. Nov 29th 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; †UN; †UN Sun. Nov 29th 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer Sun. Nov 29th 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; †UN †UN = Usher Needed If you’d like to volunteer as an usher, please contact the lead usher of the group you’d like to join, or Our Saviour Business Directory contact Rich Spangenberg at (920) 983-9821 or email spangenr@uwgb.edu Advertisements in the business directory help Our Saviour defray the cost of printing and mailing The Voice each month. For more information on advertising in the business directory, please contact Michelle Burhite at (920) 468-4065 or by e-mail: info@oslc-gb.org © 2009 Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All Rights Reserved. Layout and design compliments of Adagirl Design LLC. 10
  • 11. Trinity News What Does A Joyful Noise – The Bible reminds us to make a joyful Christian Education Mean? noise to the Lord. The sound of children learning and playing in a Christian setting is truly a joyful noise to the Lord. Stop in and enjoy the sounds of the children at Green Bay Trinity some time. Calendar – October 17 – PWP Hayride and Bonfire A true Christian education means that all in the evening; Crafting at Christ of the Bay from goals, rules and policies, staffing, student and 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. adult relationships, structures of authority, methodologies, sources of funding and Athletics – Girls in grades 4-8 are playing volleyball resources, activities, materials, and content of all and children in grades 3-8 are training for the Ray’s 5K. Rev. Callesen has generously donated $1 for each subject areas must be consistent with a biblical mile a Trinity student completes in the Ray’s 5K. worldview. In every aspect, the entire education system must openly glorify and please God Administrative Assistant/Admissions Counselor – through our Lord Jesus Christ. A thoroughly Trinity has hired Mrs. Kellie Meerstein to be the Christian education is expressed in an open, administrative assistant and to be in charge of non-apologetic way – in writing, verbally, and recruiting new students. in all actions – on the part of every participant. School email – The new email address for the school is baumannk@greenbaytrinity.org. All of the teachers Brent Roubal . . . . . . . . . . . .President have email addresses which are listed on the website. Brett Lange . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President Jody Endries . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer Wish list items – Lynn Steinhaus . . . . . . . . . .Secretary Portable PA System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500(?) Renee Natzke Science Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 each Jeff Luepke Air Quality Test Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.50 Jennifer Dirks Geology Field Trip in a Bag. . . . . . . . $40 Kellie Meerstein Listening Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 Miriam Hemp Discover America Carpet. . . . . . . . . . $500 Pastor Peter Speckhard Wall Mount for Television . . . . . . . . . $150 Puppet Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 Puppets: Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Doctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 Policeman. . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 Scrip – Trinity is selling Kwik Trip Scrip. The school earns $0.10 for every dollar of scrip that is purchased. The cards can be used at the pump or in the store and can be used to purchase any Kwik Trip product. Contact Ken Baumann, 655-4673, if you would like to help the school in this way. The school 120 South Henry Street, has raised over $20,000 so far! It is possible for a Green Bay, WI 54302 business to purchase Scrip and still receive its (920)-655- 4673 rebate from Kwik Trip. www.greenbaytrinity.org 11
  • 12. Our Saviour Lutheran Church Non-Profit Organization 120 S. Henry St. U.S. Postage Paid Green Bay, WI 54302 Permit #59 (920) 468-4065 Green Bay, WI ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Think About It Say A Prayer If 7/11 is open 24/7 why are there locks on the doors? Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday dinner at his Grandmother’s Why do they put braille dots on the keypad of the bank drive-up? house. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways? Little Johnny received his plate, he started eating right away. Why don’t sheep shrink in the rain? “Johnny! Please wait until we say our If nothing sticks to Teflon, how do they make Teflon stick to the pan? prayer”, his mother said. If olive oil comes from oil, where does baby oil come from? “I don’t have to”, the boy replied. If fire fighters fight fires and crime fighters fight crime, what do freedom fighters fight? “Of course, you do”, his mother insisted. “We say a prayer before eating, Why are there Interstate Highways in Hawaii? at our house.” and… “That’s our house.” Johnny explained. “But this is Grandma’s house and she If God sneezed what would you say to Him? knows how to cook!”