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Our Sav our Lutheran Church – Green Bay WI
November 2012
November 2012 Vollume 1,, Issue 11
Vo ume 1 Issue 11
The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer
By: Pastor Dave Hatch
The Holy Spirit. Why would Lutherans talk about  And after God through the Holy Ghost in Baptism
The Holy Spirit? We are not Pentecostals or has kindled and effected a beginning of the true
Charismatics, are we? Goodness, we should stick to knowledge of God and faith, we should pray Him
the academics, the liturgy, the Catechism, and our without ceasing that through the same spirit and
low-key solemn traditional ways! His grace, by means of the daily exercise of
reading and practising God's Word, He would
Or should we? preserve in us faith and His heavenly gifts,
strengthen us from day to day, and keep us to the
The role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian end. For unless God Himself be our schoolmaster,
is richer, wider, and deeper than we can ever we can study and learn nothing that is acceptable
comprehend. The Holy Spirit’s influence goes from to Him and salutary to ourselves and others.
the natural knowledge of God imprinted on the heart (2010-01-31). The Book of Concord - Concordia Triglotta
[Romans 2:15-17], to the ignition of the conscience Edition (Kindle Locations 9228-9232). Kindle Edition
alarming a person of a disturbance in his soul, to a
Holy drawing of the sinner, in repentance, to the cross
and open tomb for a restoration of the inner life of the
soul, to a continuous filling and guiding in the
Christian’s walk, teaching him to discern good from
evil, in thoughts, words, and deeds through and
including comforting the Christian in the crossing
from this world to that which is to come.
We Lutherans, reflecting on the Scripture, have
gleaned a mighty theological harvest about the Holy
Spirit. Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms, our
Lutheran Confessions and our liturgy, contain mounds  And in Christians this repentance continues until
of descriptive text on this amazing Third Member of death, because through the entire life it contends
the Holy Trinity. Here are just a few examples taken with sin remaining in the flesh, as Paul, Rom.
from our Confessions… 7:23, testifies that he wars with the Law in his
- Cont’d on page 2 -
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- Cont’d from page 1 - their own powers perceive, apprehend, understand,
or believe and regard it as true, but the more
members, etc., and that not by his own powers, but diligence and earnestness they employ, wishing to
by the gift of the Holy Ghost, which follows the comprehend these spiritual things with their
remission of sins. This gift daily cleanses and reason, the less they understand or believe, and
sweeps out the remaining sins, and works so as to before they become enlightened and are taught by
render man truly pure and holy. the Holy Ghost, they regard all this only as
(2010-01-31). The Book of Concord - Concordia Triglotta foolishness or fictions. 1 Cor. 2:14: The natural
Edition (Kindle Locations 9309-9312). Kindle Edition man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God;
for they are foolishness unto him.
 Fifthly, this hereditary evil is so great and horrible (2010-01-31). The Book of Concord - Concordia Triglotta
that only for the sake of the Lord Christ it can be Edition (Kindle Locations 9195-9201). Kindle Edition
covered and forgiven before God in the baptized
and believing. Moreover, human nature, which is During the next worship service, look for references to
perverted and corrupted thereby, must and can be the Holy Spirit in the liturgy, the Scripture, and in the
healed only by the regeneration and renewal of the music. What you won’t see, but will be affected by, is
Holy Ghost, which, however, is only begun in this the role of the Holy Spirit through the reading of the
life, but will not be perfect until in the life to Word, preaching of it, and the mystery of the Lord’s
come. Supper. Here, He is working in your soul to keep oil
(2010-01-31). The Book of Concord - Concordia Triglotta in your lamp!
Edition (Kindle Locations 9007-9010). Kindle Edition
 For, first, although man's reason or natural
intellect indeed has still a dim spark of the
knowledge that there is a God, as also of the
doctrine of the Law, Rom. 1:19ff, yet it is so
ignorant, blind, and perverted that when even the
most ingenious and learned men upon earth read
or hear the Gospel of the Son of God and the
promise of eternal salvation, they cannot from
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
120 S. Henry Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
(920) 468-4065
Senior Pastor – David H. Hatch Church Office – Michelle Burhite
(920) 465-8118 (920) 468-4065
dave@oslc-gb.org info@oslc-gb.org
Associate Pastor – Greg Hovland Preschool Director – Christina Scholz
(920) 544-3614 (920) 468-3596
greg@oslc-gb.org Christina@oslc-gb.org
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Official Acts
Weddings:
Amy Lynn Sauer and Casey Lee Wagner Kathleen Siebert and Bill Sconzert
United at Our Saviour on August 25, 2012 United on September 15, 2012
Baptisms:
Julian Wesley Brantley Molly Mae Officer
Born: April 9, 2012 Born: November 22, 2011
Baptized: September 6, 2012 Baptized: September 15, 2012
Son of Angel Brantley and Anna Wendt Daughter of Wayne Officer and Brittney Rankel
Lincoln Noah Elmer
Born: July 13, 2012
Baptized: September 16, 2012
Son of Jason and Tia Elmer
Membership Changes:
IN: Paul and Lynn Steinhaus and minor, baptized children, Marissa, Lydia and Kambria,
transfer from Hope Lutheran, De Pere, WI (LCMS)
OUT: Kimm (Alden) and Angie DeWitt, transfer to Hope Lutheran, De Pere, WI (LCMS)
December 2012 OSLC Usher Schedule
Day Date Service Lead Usher Team
Sun. 02-Dec 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 02-Dec 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
Sun. 02-Dec 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Thu. 06-Dec 7:00 pm HC P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 09-Dec 7:45 am HC M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 09-Dec 9:15 am HC D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 09-Dec 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu. 13-Dec 7:00 pm N. Krueger †UN; †UN; †UN
Sun. 16-Dec 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 16-Dec 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 16-Dec 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 20-Dec 7:00 pm HC C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 23-Dec 7:45 am HC J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 23-Dec 9:15 am HC D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 23-Dec 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Mon. 24-Dec 1:30 pm HC R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Mon. 24-Dec 3:30 pm HC A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Mon. 24-Dec 5:30 pm HC W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
Mon. 24-Dec 7:30 pm HC P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Tue. 25-Dec 10:00 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Sun. 30-Dec 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 30-Dec 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 30-Dec 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Mon. 31-Dec 6:00 pm HC N. Krueger †UN; †UN; †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, contact Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014 or email spangenr.ret@uwgb.edu
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
‘Every Sunday Communion’ begins this month. This includes the weekday 1 ALL SAINTS DAY 2 3
9am Truth Project 10:30am ABC
services as well. We thank the members of Our Saviour who have joined the 12:15pm Worship festival at Hope
Altar guild to make this possible. 6:30pm Truth Project
Lutheran, DP
7pm Trad Worship
3:30pm Open Gym
Daylight savings
time – fall back
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7:45am Trad Worship 6:30pm Cub Scouts 6:30am General Election 12pm Staff Meeting 12:15pm Worship 5pm Monthly Fish Fry 9am-12pm Rummage
8am ACC Class 7pm Board of Elders 7am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night 4pm Fish Fry Prep sale at Redeemer
9:15am Praise Worship 9am Bible Study 5pm Weds Night Meal 7pm Trad Worship w/ Lutheran
9:15am Truth Project 7pm Choir Practice 6pm Prayer Time Confirmation Exam 9am-4pm Rummage 3:30pm Open Gym
9:30am Sunday School 6:30pm Praise Band 8pm Confirmation sale at Redeemer 4pm Blazin’ in the
10:30am SS Teacher meeting 6pm Confirmation rehearsal Lutheran
Son Auction,
10:45am Trad Worship 6:30pm SH Bible Study No preschool or
12pm Packers @ Lambeau Trinity classes Riverside Ballroom
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Mite Box Sunday 7pm Church Council 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 8:30am Worn Out 3:30pm Open Gym
7:45am Trad Worship w/ 9am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night Women
Holy Baptism 7pm Choir Practice 5pm Weds Night Meal 9am PS field trip No 4K (meet on the 15th
9:15am ACC Class 6pm Praise Band 11:30am Trinity early for field trip)
9:15am Praise Worship 6pm Confirmation dismissal
9:30am Sunday School 6pm Prayer Time 12:15pm Worship No Trinity classes
10:45am Trad Worship w/ 6:30pm Worn Out 7pm Trad Worship
Confirmation Women
6:30pm SH Bible Study
7:30pm Youth Board
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7:45am Trad Worship 7pm Board of 7am Bible Study 11:30am Trinity early 9am Thanksgiving 3:30pm Open Gym
9:15am Praise Worship Education 9am Bible Study dismissal worship
9:30am Sunday School 5:30pm Praise Band 12pm Staff Meeting
10:45am Trad Worship w/ No preschool or 4K 6:30pm Cub Scout meeting 7pm Thanksgiving Eve
Adult Confirmation classes all week 7:30pm Choir Practice worship No Trinity classes No Trinity Classes
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7:45am Trad Worship 6:30pm GBLSA 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 8:30am Worn Out
9:15am Praise Worship 7pm Stewardship 8am OLM meeting 3pm Youth Night Women
10:45am Trad Worship 9am Bible Study 5pm Weds Night Meal 9am Truth Project
7pm Choir Practice 6pm Praise Band 12:15pm Worship
6pm Prayer Time 6:30pm Truth Project
6pm Confirmation 7pm Trad Worship
6:30pm Worn Out
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A Word on “Thanksgiving” from the Timeline
By: Pastor Dave Hatch
It is a magnificent experience to read the words from greatest peace and happiness. He had the
the hearts and minds of believers who have come and consolation of knowing that the Pope remained
gone before us; snippets from the “great cloud of his friend, and did for him what lay in his power.
His enemies were not satisfied with the sufferings
witnesses*” (Hebrews 12:1).
he had already endured, and they banished him
Let’s go back on the timeline and listen in on the inner still further, to Pythius, at the very extremity of
the Empire. He died on his way there on
voice of a Christian who was born 347AD; that is 1665
September 14, 407.
years ago! Meet John Chrysostom. When we start to Source: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/chrysostom
read John’s writings, our souls will glow with joy.
The Christian Classics Ethereal Library tells us about
John Chrysostom…
St. John, named Chrysostom (golden-mouthed) on
account of his eloquence, came into the world of
Christian parents, about the year 344, in the city
of Antioch. His mother, at the age of 20, was a
model of virtue. He studied rhetoric under
Libanius, a pagan, the most famous orator of the
age. In 374, he began to lead the life of an
anchorite in the mountains near Antioch, but in John Chrysostom confronting Aelia Eudoxia, in a 19th
386 the poor state of his health forced him to Century painting by Jean-Paul Laurens
return to Antioch, where he was ordained a priest.
Wikipedia tells us more about John…
In 398, he was elevated to the See of
Constantinople and became one of the greatest He lived with extreme asceticism (a lifestyle
lights of the Church. But he had enemies in high characterized by abstinence from various worldly
places and some were ecclesiastics, not the least pleasures) and became a hermit in about 375; he
being Theophilus, Patriarch of Alexandria, who spent the next two years continually standing,
repented of this before he died. His most powerful scarcely sleeping, and committing the Bible to
enemy, however, was the empress Eudoxia, who memory. As a consequence of these practices, his
was offended by the apostolic freedom of his stomach and kidneys were permanently damaged
discourses. Several accusations were brought and poor health forced him to return to Antioch.
against him in a pseudo-council, and he was sent
into exile.
In the midst of his sufferings, like the apostle, St. - Cont’d on page 6 -
Paul, whom he so greatly admired, he found the
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- Cont’d from page 5 - You can read and search the works by St. John
Chrysostom here:
He is recognized by the Eastern Orthodox Church
and the Catholic Church as a saint and as a Doctor http://www.ccel.org/ccel/chrysostom?show=worksBy
of the Church. Churches of the Western tradition,
including the Roman Catholic Church, some * Hebrews 12:1 - Therefore, since we are surrounded
Anglican provinces, and parts of the Lutheran by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off
Church, commemorate him on 13 September. everything that hinders and the sin that so easily
entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race
Known as "the greatest preacher in the early marked out for us.
church", John's homilies have been one of his
greatest lasting legacies. Chrysostom's extant
homiletical works are vast, including many
hundreds of exegetical homilies on both the New
Testament (especially the works of Saint Paul) and
the Old Testament (particularly on Genesis).
Among his extant exegetical works are sixty-seven
homilies on Genesis, fifty-nine on the Psalms,
ninety on the Gospel of Matthew, eighty-eight on
the Gospel of John, and fifty-five on the Acts of
the Apostles.”
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chrysostom
And now for a simple quote from Saint John
Chrysostom that applies to “Thanksgiving”, or rather,
“Giving thanks”…
Even if it be disease or poverty…, for seen and
unseen benefits…, and for those which we receive
against our will; …but also whenever we are either
in poverty, or in sicknesses, or are being insulted, Volume 1, Issue 11 November 2012
then let us intensify our thanksgiving; ‘The Voice Online’ is published monthly by
thanksgiving, I mean, not in words, nor with the Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All rights reserved.
tongue, but in deeds and works, in mind and in No portion of this publication may be reproduced
heart; let us give thanks to Him with all our souls. without permission.
St. John Chrysostomos, Homily 19 on Ephesians, 2,
Patrologia Græca, Vol. LXII, cols. 129-130
Edited by Mark Stone.
For some, the new books are those that are the ones that Please feel free to contact the church office with
were printed a hundred years ago. And the best books constructive suggestions and/or comments at
are 2500 years old or more. They are free to read on the info@oslc-gb.org. Thanks to those who have already
internet. Many are only ninety-nine cents on a Kindle. commented! We are always seeking more
For example, for the price of a ringtone for your phone congregational input and submissions.
you can own the collected writings of most any out of
print author. Wowsers!
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Final Report on Super Sale
The Super Sale is behind us now and we are looking forward to doing it again next year with your help.
Please continue cleaning and purging your homes of unwanted and unneeded items in great condition and
bring them to the lower level storage room. It’s not too early to begin to think how you might help with the
sale next year.
The sale this past August added $4,816.14 to our treasury! The committee would like to extend a huge thank
you to everyone who helped to make the sale possible. It takes many people doing many jobs to organize the
great event that we have. Our reputation has been established and many people look forward to shopping at
our sale every year. Our merchandise is reasonably priced and always clean and in good working order.
People appreciate the great shopping atmosphere and helpful friendly church members that greet and help
them as they shop. This event not only helps increase our treasury, but also brings our congregation and
community together. Our community sees Christians working together, showing God’s love for all.
Blessings,
The Super Sale team
Youth Announcement A Cutting-Edge Fundraiser!
During the month of November, let the youth help you Green Bay Trinity has teamed up with Looks
stuff your stockings and your refrigerators! We will be Unlimited Salon for a fantastic fundraiser! On Sunday,
selling pumpkin rolls on Sunday, November 11th and November 11, from 11am – 2:30pm, join us at Looks
Sunday, November 18th for $8 a roll. (They normally Unlimited, 850 Lombardi Ave, for $10 haircuts! All of
go for $14!) In case you missed it at Fall Rally, we the money raised will support Christian education at
will have necklaces, key chains, and bracelets Green Bay Trinity. With Thanksgiving coming up, this
available for purchase. is the perfect time to bring the family in. We are also
still looking for a couple stylists to help out for a few
We will also have meat, cheese, and chocolate hours by cutting hair. Please contact Maggie Hinz at
brochures to place an order from November 7th - Dec laughterandblessings@gmail.com or 920-265-6432
5th. Delivery will be on Dec. 12, just in time for your with any questions, or if you are, or know of someone
holiday parties and events! Find a youth and help them who is willing to help out.
attend the 2013 National Youth Gathering.
Please spread the word! As always, thank you for your
support!
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First Alert – Men’s Retreat 2013
The dates for the 13th annual men’s retreat have been set for February 8-10, 2013. Again the retreat will be
held at the Holiday Inn in Manitowoc. The theme for this year’s retreat will be True Courage, based on a
book written by Steve Farrer with the same title. The Biblical character we will be looking at is Daniel as we
look at the first six chapters of the book of Daniel. On the front cover of the book, these words are printed
under the title of the book: Emboldened by God in a Disheartening World. The goal of the retreat is to build
up men of the Lord as they face problems and challenges in their everyday life.
For some of our sectionals we will also be using materials from the movie Courageous. Rich Cohrs from the
Lutheran Hour Men’s Network will be back with us and keep us updated on what is new in men’s ministry.
Last year we had 125 men from 33 different congregations involved in the retreat. We have been getting
more men from the North Wisconsin district of our Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod involved in the retreat
so this year we are inviting all the churches in their district to join us at the retreat.
Three congregations from the South Wisconsin district sponsor the retreat. Men from First Immanuel in
Cedarburg, Divine Redeemer in Hartland, and Our Redeemer in Wauwatosa are on the planning committee.
More detailed information will be coming to you as detailed planning begins. If you have any questions about
what goes on at a retreat, please call Jim Berg at 414-462-5871 or email him at jnrbert67@gmail.com.
Who will be leading the prayer before the meal at
your house? If it is you, consider adding this little
Thanksgiving Means Giving verse, “This is the day that the LORD has made;
Thanks let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)
“Over the river and through the woods, to "Over the River and through the Woods" is a
Grandmother’s house we go.*” Do you remember Thanksgiving song by Lydia Maria Child. Written
that special song? Turkey, gravy, stuffing, originally as a poem, it appeared in her Flowers for
pumpkin pie with ice cream. And there are all the Children, Volume 2, in 1844.
relatives, each with their own story. There are the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_the_River_and_t
anticipatory words before dinner, “Oh, everything hrough_the_Woods
looks so good!” and the distressful words after,
“Why did I eat so much?” It will happen again this
year, most likely, just has it has every other year.
But let’s set down the knife and fork for a minute.
We will need to coach ourselves, for a reminder is
in order, just like, “Remember to put your napkin
on your lap”; remember, it’s not about
Thanksgiving, but about giving thanks to the One
Who gives, the Lord our God.
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Photo credits
Holy Spirit (pg 1)
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John Chrysostom (pg 5)
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LCMS cross (pg 6)
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Thanksgiving (pg 8)
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