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
What is the Secret
Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (Vol. 6, Issue 6) June 2009
hungry. I am content whether I have more than
of Contentment?
enough or not enough.”
What is his secret? We want to learn it!
Pastor Dave Hatch Part of our human nature is to be greedy, territorial,
and possessive, to gather and save, and to accumulate. I
Is it possible to really be content? believe it’s our insecurity at work. What do you think?
Ask someone who is a “collector” if they can be We will get to Paul’s secret in a minute, but let’s
content – most want “just one more… (Whatever they detour back to a Bible story – When the Children of
collect)” There is a snack company that tells us we Israel were given Manna from Heaven while on the
cannot be content, that it is impossible to stop – wilderness walk, they got just enough for a day. If
“Nobody can eat just one”. Advertising is constantly they tried to hoard it, it would smell bad and become
telling us that our lives are not complete unless we get maggot-infested. Yikes! See Exodus 16:20. Similarly,
this or that. when we accumulate too much stuff, we cannot keep
up with it! It begins to own us or it falls into ruin
Saint Paul says, “I have learned to be content no because we cannot take care of it all!
matter what happens to me.” Philippians 4:11b. How
cool is that? Then, how can we be content, what is the secret?
The original word for “content” in Greek is Paul gives the secret in the next verse, “I can do
pronounced, “ow-tar-kace”, It only appears once in everything by the power of Christ. He gives me
the whole of Scripture. When translated, “ow-tar- strength.” - Philippians 4:11. It’s that simple? Yes!
kace” means:
• Sufficient for one’s self If Paul, back 2000 years ago, could be content
• Strong enough or processing enough to need no without all the stuff we have, he must be onto
aid or support something! Not only that, here is a guy who faced
• Independent of external circumstances trouble on his walk…
• Contented with one’s lot, with one’s means,
though the slenderest “From the Jews five times I received forty stripes
minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods; once I
In verse twelve of the same chapter he says, “I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked; a night
know what it’s like not to have what I need. I also and a day I have been in the deep; in journeys often,
know what it’s like to have more than I need. I have in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of my
learned the secret of being content no matter what own countrymen, in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in
happens. I am content whether I am well fed or the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea
Continued on page 2
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2. Continued from page 1 Pastor Dave
in perils among false brethren; in low, we give Him
weariness and toil, in sleeplessness thanks for family
often, in hunger and thirst, in and friends who may
Received
fastings often, in cold and see us through. When
nakedness – besides the other relationships are strained, thank
Their Crown things, what comes upon me
daily: My deep concern for all the
Him for His forgiveness to us,
that we are able to forgive others.
churches.” – 2 Corinthians 11:24- When the scale is off the mark,
28 (New King James Version) thank Him for being well fed.
Luella Manteufel
When the doctor gives
January 5, 1936 ~ May 1, 2009
He faced all that, and still was unwelcome message, give Him
Funeral service held at Proko-Wall
content! Wowsers! We might ask thanks that Heaven in your home.
Funeral Home on May 4, 2009
ourselves, “What makes me When someone steals, thank Him
Membership
discontent?” Some say that the that your riches are in Heaven.
news stations actually sell Giving thanks goes a long way
Changes discontent by telling us everything
that is wrong in this world. Others
toward contentment, as Saint Paul
says – “Give thanks in all
say that advertisers do the same, circumstances, for this is God’s
telling us we will really be happy will for you in Christ Jesus.” –
None
when we purchase their item. And 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
discontentment is just in our nature.
Weddings But God can daily transform
Let’s find something we are
discontent about and give thanks
us and give us contentment no for it! Pastor Dave
matter what! Is there more to
None
Paul’s secret? Tell me more!
Baptisms Another one of Paul’s secrets
to contentment is giving thanks,
no matter what. When the toast
burns, thank the Lord the house
Hannah Grace Jensky
did not burn down, it was only the
Born: February 10, 2009
Baptized: May 10, 2009
bread. When the traffic light is
Daughter of Mark & Jennifer Jensky
long, thank the Lord for a time to
be still. When you are running
Cameron Delton Bongel
late, thank Him for teaching you
Born: April 2, 2009
humility. When the finances are
Baptized: May 10, 2009
Son of Delton and Molly Bongel
Our Saviour Lutheran Church • Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod • 120 S. Henry St., Green Bay, WI
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3. I Am the True Vine, and My
Father Vinedresser
Pastor Greg
is the
– John 15:1 ESV
Let me tell you about an old that there is no purpose to your because we desperately need what
German legend. It begins with a problems other than to cause some only the Father can and does give.
farming community that had been sort of unexplainable annoyance? If We need everything. The Father
hit, year after year, by drought and that is the case, I encourage you to does the giving!
disaster. Rather than undergo this consider these two things: First,
pruning, for which they could see learn from the German village. By Holy Baptism, God is our
no possible good, the townspeople Although we humans think we Father, and He only gives truly good
came together and had a talk with know what is best for us, our vision gifts. All our needs of body, life and
God. They said, “Lord, our crops into the future is extremely limited. soul are met by God alone. He sent
have been scanty, skimpy, and We, with our nearsighted His Son to teach us to ask for
small. If You have no major boundaries, are not able to see how everything we need: forgiveness,
objection, and we hope You don’t, all things can work together for salvation, life, peace, and joy - from
we’d like to run the show.” good to those who are called to the God the Father!
Lord’s purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Thank You!
Now, as the story goes, God
who knows best and is always Second, learn from our Savior.
caring, usually doesn’t give in to As He knelt in the Garden of
those kinds of requests. But this Gethsemane, as He carried our sins, “A very large Thank You - from
time, for reasons of His own, He as He looked to the Cross, Jesus a deeply appreciative heart,
said, “Okay, I’ll let you take control asked if it were possible for His cup thanks so very much to each
- for one year.” And that’s just what of suffering to be taken away. Jesus and every one of you at Our
happened. If the villagers wanted had no great desire to go through the
Saviour for the celebration of
rain, they got rain. If they wanted intense agony that awaited Him.
sun, they got sun. That year the crop Nevertheless, He was willing to my twenty years of ministry in
grew bigger and thicker than it had place His life into the Father’s this special congregation! Oh
ever grown before. But there was no hands. That is what we, who have my, what a great day that was,
harvest that year! NONE AT ALL! been saved, need to do - ask the and for your generous gift,
Father to use our lives according to know you touched me. Over
Once again, the people His Will, for the greater good! and over you have confirmed in
complained. And God said, “You my soul that coming here in
got what you asked for. But you “Give me, give me, give me.” 1989 was God’s Calling in my
didn’t ask for what you needed! My So goes the continuous chant of life and that of my family. You
children, along with the sun and the children to their parents. “Give me are each a friend indeed!”
rain, you also need the hard winds dessert. Give me my allowance.
that come out of the north. Without Give me the car keys.” Even an Sincerely,
those winds, the plants do not infant’s wordless cries say, “Give
Pastor Dave and Therese
pollinate and you get no crop.” me. Give me a clean diaper. Give
me food. Give me time. Give me
Imagine, if you will, you were comfort.” One might expect our
speaking to God like that German Lord Jesus to discourage such
village. What would you ask the constant begging and pleading, but
Lord to remove from your life? Are instead He teaches us that prayer is
you plagued by some sadness, this: God’s children asking the
suffering, or struggle? Does it seem Father. We are to keep asking
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4. Play Ball! It’s Time to G.O.O.T.H!
Hey, come on. Think about it. Should you struggle with • Walk through Barkhausen
What’s the BEST way to end the discouragement and bouts of the Waterfowl Preserve
weekend and get geared up to melancholy flu caused by the • Dust off your bicycle and
start work on Monday? worries of this world? A remedy ride down the block and back
toward resolve is to G.O.O.T.H.
How about watching a thrilling • Forget your age, walk to the
softball game played by the Our It stands for… candy store again
Saviour team? Cheerleaders are “Get Out Of The House”
. • Get out your sneakers and
always welcome. Bring a chair, a walk somewhere, anywhere
snack and your voice and cheer We had an excuse for “Cabin • Get off the electronics and
us on to victory! Fever” during this past long tie your walking shoes
winter, but the excuse has
SOFTBALL SCHEDULE expired. To quote the late Steve • Take a trip to the library
The following games are at John Wadzinski, “If you cannot travel • Walk around the block and
Muir Park on Sunday evenings around the world, walk around the pick up litter
at 6:45 pm: block.” It’s also been said, “What
• Read a book on your front
we need the most we resist the
May 17 vs. 1st United steps
most.” If you are fighting the
Methodist; blues, staying home all the time • Go buy a plant and plant it –
Top Diamond until the dark days pass may make then check on it often
the dark days park a shadow right • Take a walk around the
May 31 vs. Spring Lake 1; over your roof. outside of the house and
Bottom Diamond look for plants coming up
There are things we can do
June 7 vs. Calvary 1; that are free and good-mood • Shake a rug outside – Take
Top Diamond energizing. Here are just a few… your time, you may not
want to go back in the
June 14 vs. Bethany United • Walk a small section the house!
Methodist; Fox River Trail
Bottom Diamond • Go to the NEW Zoo
June 21 vs. Cornerstone 1; • Walk the Wildlife Sanctuary
Bottom Diamond • Park your car at a boat
launch and watch the boaters
June 28 vs. Calvary 2;
• Mail your bills at the main
Bottom Diamond
post office and go to the DQ
on the way home
July 5 Bye Week
• Get out a deck of cards and
July 12 vs. Trinity Lutheran; play a game on a little table
Top Diamond on the driveway
• Go buy a kite and go to a Memorize the term,
Playoffs are scheduled for July park to fly it G.O.O.T.H., and when you are
19 and July 26 (times TBD) with blue, remember it!
the finals on August 2. • Bake something and hand
deliver it to a neighbor or a Know that God made creation
All teams are guaranteed two friend for us to enjoy – Get out of the
playoff games. • Go to the mall and walk house!
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5. Thoughts and Adeline Grieser
Chuckles Adeline Grieser
GOT NEWS? – Adeline, your Roving
Reporter is on the hunt for the latest scoop!
Call: 468-2061, E-mail: akg12525@att.net
Listen to the Children – Take a moment to listen today Determination – Once upon a time, Johnny dreamed
to what your children are trying to say. Listen today, of playing pro-football. After no pro-team drafted him,
whatever you do, or they won’t be around to listen to he wrote to team after team asking for a chance. At last
you. Listen to their problems; listen to their needs. … a try-out! He gave his best but was turned away,
Praise their triumphs; praise their deeds. Tolerate their coaches telling him he was not good enough for pro-
chatter; join in their laughter. Find out what’s the football. Johnny was not a quitter. He wrote letters. He
matter; check out what they’re after. Tell them you knocked on doors. He talked to every person involved
love them every day and night; and though you scold in football he could contact. Then, another invitation
them, hold them very tight. Listen today, whatever you came! Again, he struck out. Most people would have
do; then in the future, they’ll listen to you. Take a given up … but not Johnny. He returned to writing,
moment today to listen to what your children say. calling, contacting. Finally, he got another try-out and
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children, that they made third string! He practiced. He did every drill
may not lose heart.” – Colossians 3:21 again and again. He worked day and night perfecting
his quarterback skills and eventually made starter. He
Have Patience! – A man’s car stalled in heavy Friday was in! Who was this dreamer who wouldn’t quit? One
evening traffic just as the stop light turned from red to of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play in the NFL …
green. All his efforts to restart failed. A chorus of Johnny Unitas! Never stop! Are you facing what
clacking horns rose from the cars behind him. appears to be a losing battle? We may not become
Frustrated he turned the key again. Nothing. Nothing professional quarterbacks, but we can have an
but the blasting of car horns! Finally, he got out of his unstoppable hope in living …“Now if we are afflicted,
car, walked back to the first honking driver. Holding it is for your consolation and salvation, which is
out the keys, he said, “I’m sorry but it won’t start for effective for enduring the same sufferings which we
me. If you’ll go and give it a try, I’ll stay back here also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your
and honk!” How we need to pray for patience! “Be consolation and salvation. And our hope for you is
still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers
him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the
prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop consolation.” – 2 Corinthians 1:6-7
being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your
temper…it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be Watch that Hammer! – When someone loses their
destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess temper it is said he “flew off the handle.” This refers to
the land.” – Psalm 37:7-9 the head of a hammer coming loose when the carpenter
swings it. Several things happen as a result:
Crime Cure – A famous psychologist was talking • First, the hammer becomes useless–no longer
to a female client. She asked him, “How early good for work–and the angry person loses his
should I begin the education of my child in the effectiveness.
ways of the world?” • Second, the hammerhead flying through the air is
Freud replied with a question of his own. “When likely to damage anything in its path and
will your child be born?” physically hurt someone. Anger hurts both the
“Born?” She replied, “he’s two years old.” giver and the receiver.
“My goodness,” the professional cried, “Don’t sit • Third, the repair of the hammer takes time and
here asking stupid questions! Hurry home to your effort. Wasted time, wasted effort.
child! You’ve already wasted two years!” Keep your temper today. Nobody else wants it!
“Train a child in the way he should go … he will not “Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!
depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.” – Psalm 37:8
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6. Missing Members
Members sometimes cannot be found by the ‘inactive’ for the next 12
church due to a change in address, phone number, months. If you know any of these people and
etc. Our Saviour has no current record of the mailing where they can be reached (mailing address,
address, email address or phone number for the phone number and/or email address), please contact
members listed below. We would like to reach them Michelle in the church office with that information.
to find out their wishes regarding membership with With the information provided, we will again attempt
Our Saviour. to reach them regarding their membership. If, after 12
months, they cannot be located, their names will be
We have lost contact with the following members. removed from the membership roll.
The office will keep the files of these members Thank you for your assistance. ~ The Elders
• Beerntsen, Sara (children Brandon, Benjamin, • Matthews, Charlotte
Brianne) • Matthews, Gary
• Briggs, Vera • Matthews, Robert and Elizabeth
• Busch, Kelley (children Gavin VanderSteen and • Menger, Barbara (children Ryan, Stephanie,
Aiden Busch-Tessmann) Richard)
• Cardinal, Lynn • Milinski, Eric
• Ciha, Nicole • Paulson, Ervin and Barbara
• Christiansen, Chad (child, Damon) • Prevost, Shane
• Dedow, Russell • Przybelski, Karen
• Delaney, Patrick and Alice • Reckelberg, Cathy
• Dorn, Brenda (children Amanda and Kristina • Rouleau, Nina (child Stephanie)
Browning) • Schoenike, Char
• Doubeck, Robbie (children Keegan and Ashton) • Sconzert, Karin
• Dorn, Tim • Sikowski, Christine
• Drake, Michelle • Solcz, Kim
• Fluegge, Lisa • Splitgerber, Dennis and Judy
• Hansen, Christine • Splitgerber, James
• Heikkila, Sherry • Splitgerber, Todd
• Hrdlick, Beth • Stascak, Mary (children Katie and Sean)
• Hvizdak, Chris • Stichmann, Paula
• Johnson, Patricia • Stichmann, Scott
• Knight, Steve and Lynn (children Justin and • Stuppia, James
Steven) • Tompkins, Richard and Andrea (children Collin
• Krueger, Carla (child Justyce Blahnik) and Wyatt)
• Kuske, Melissa • VandenBranden, Joshua and Tara
• Kustka, Cynthia (child Brandon) • Vieau, Yvonne
• Lechner, Louella • Wians, Jessica
• Lewis, Mike • Wichmann, Kristal and Jeff
• Limberg, Kevin • Williams, Tim and Kim (child Aric)
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7. Kids, Christ and OSLC – Got
Camp Luther Talent?
Whenever kids get together local lakes/land, condos down south, OSLC is in search of talent.
with Christ at camp it’s a great in-kind services, etc.
time! It’s a time for kids to have
fun, meet new friends, and most You can also make an
Praise Band Drummer
importantly, to help them build a investment in kids by helping us • Convenient hours!
stronger foundation of faith in Jesus send 275 kids to camp next • Great benefits!
Christ. That’s the bottom line. summer (2010). You can become a • Starting date: June 3
New Partner in Ministry by • Some musical experience
The North Wisconsin District - donating $100 or more. If you required
LCMS wants every kid to be able haven’t donated to Camp Luther in
to attend a week of summer camp the last five years, and we get 600
at Camp Luther before they reach people to invest, Thrivent will give
the 9th grade. Why 9th grade? Camp Luther $35,000. What a
Because what you know about boost in ministry that will be!
Jesus Christ as an adult was
learned by 9th grade. We need to Please let me know if you are
reach kids with the Good News of able to help out in any way. I need
Jesus before they reach high the auction items by August 12,
school age. It’s that important! 2009. Send donations to:
Cost should not keep any kid from
going to camp. And, we will let Camp Luther
them go to camp for free! 1889 Koubenic Road
Three Lakes, WI 54562
Praise Band Musicians
The “Every Kid to Camp” and Male Vocalist
ministry is going to hold an Please note “Every Kid to We have full-time or part-time
auction on Saturday, September Camp” on your check. If you are a openings in the Praise Band for:
12, 2009, in Wausau, to help send Thrivent member, Thrivent will
kids (for those 3rd - 8th graders give Camp Luther $1 for every $2 • DRUMMER
who have not been to a week of donated up to $300. Well send you • ELECTRIC / ACOUSTIC
summer camp before) to camp for a form. GUITARIST
free. I need your help to make this • MALE VOCALIST
happen in a couple of ways. First, Thank you very much. Be
you are invited to attend. We need looking for the invitation. Get a • Convenient hours!
people there. Your congregation group together for an evening of • Great benefits!
will receive an invitation in food, fun and fellowship to help • Some musical
August. I hope to see you there. kids build a stronger foundation of experience required
faith in Jesus Christ.
You can also help by donating Please contact Kathy
a silent auction item (worth $50 or Lee Belmas West for either interest,
more) and/or a live auction item Assistant to the President, North at 465-0704 to learn
that has a higher value. Items can Wisconsin District LCMS Director, how to join our
be homemade, artwork, signed art, “Every Kid to Camp” Ministry, exciting music
signed Green Bay Packer items, lee@nwdlcms.org worship team!
cars, boats, canoes, kayaks, hunting 800-333-2421, ext. 16 or
and/or fishing guide packages on 845-8241, ext. 16.
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8. Giggles Our Saviour Youth News
Wondering what to do now Bike Sale Fundraiser:
DID NOAH FISH? that the school year is over and Pastor Dave likes fixing up
A Sunday school teacher asked, summer is starting? The youth old bikes almost as much as he
“Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot have a lot of fun on the calendar likes ham radios. It turns out that
of fishing when he was on the Ark?” in the coming months with more we have youth who like learning
being planned! Make sure to about and fixing up old bikes too!
“No.” replied Johnny. “How could mark your calendars right away, Thanks to the donations that
he, with just two worms.” so you do not miss anything. have been coming in, we have had
lots of opportunities to use and
Summer June 24, learn about all of the cool specialty
MOSES AND THE RED SEA
Stretch: July 1, 15 & 29 tools that go into working on
Nine-year-old Joey was asked by
bikes. We will be selling the bikes
his mother what he had learned in Car Wash June 28, July 26, at Incompetition Sports during
Sunday school. Sundays: Aug 30 their summer tent sale with the
Bike Sale July 11 money going toward next year’s
“Well, Mom, our teacher told us
Fundraiser national youth gathering. We are
how God sent Moses behind enemy
still accepting donations of used
lines on a rescue mission to lead the Disc Golf: July 15 & 29, bikes as we have fixed up enough
Israelites out of Egypt. When he got Aug 12 & 26 that we are starting to run low on
to the Red Sea, he had his army
bikes to repair and restore.
build a pontoon bridge and all the
Summer Stretch: Check out the youth’s hard
people walked across safely. Then,
Once again this year, we will work in bike restoration on July 11
he radioed headquarters for
be participating in Summer Stretch from 9am-2pm at Incompetition
reinforcements. They sent bombers
with other area congregations. Sports. In addition to the used
to blow up the bridge and all the
For those who do not know, bikes for sale, the youth will also
Israelites were saved.”
Summer Stretch is a full day of be manning a concession stand.
activities with morning servant Any youth wishing to work the
“Now, Joey, is that really what your
events, lunch and devotion time event and have money go toward
teacher taught you?” his mother asked.
and an afternoon of fellowship their youth accounts must sign up
with other Christian youth. It is in advance. The sign up sheet is
“Well, no, Mom. But if I told it the
open to all students entering located at the welcome center.
way the teacher did, you’d never
grades 6, 7, 8, and 9 next fall.
believe it!”
Friends are welcome as long as Disc Golf:
they are signed up and have a This summer, we will be
UNANSWERED PRAYER? medical consent form as well. having four disc golfing events.
The preacher’s 5 year-old daughter Registration forms are available We will meet at Baird’s Creek on
noticed that her father always for anyone who is interested. July 15 & 29 as well as August
paused and bowed his head for a Adults who are willing to drive 12 & 26. The event will begin at
moment, before starting his sermon. are also needed. 6pm, and we will plan to finish
One day, she asked him why. by 7:30pm. In order to avoid
Car Wash Sundays: mishaps on the hills, please wear
“Well, honey,” he began, proud that This summer, on the last tie shoes. We do have some discs
his daughter was so observant of his Sunday of the month, the youth available for those youth who do
messages, “I’m asking the Lord to will be providing car washes. not have their own. (These are
help me preach a good sermon.” There will be a sign up sheet at different from regular frisbees.) If
the welcome center for those you have your own equipment,
“How come He doesn’t do it?” she youth who plan to participate. please plan to bring it.
asked.
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9. JUNE 2009
Youth Calendar If you are unable to acolyte as scheduled, it is your responsibility
to find a replacement. Please call the church office at 468-4065
or email info@oslc-gb.org with any changes to this schedule.
1 2 3 4 5 6
7:00pm Kody
VanSistine
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
7:45am Ryan Vlies 7:00pm Tiana
9:15am Grace Endries Bredael
10:45am Tyler Bitters
14 15 16 17 18 Ascension 19 20
7:45am Mariah 7:00pm Marcus
Alexander LaMarche
9:15am Sophia Endries
10:45am Justin Groth-
Rose
21 Father’s Day 22 23 24 25 26 27
7:45am Alexander Lee SUMMER STRETCH 7:00pm Nicole
9:15am Michaela Mosbrucker
McLeod
10:45am Sara Merryfield
28 Brat Fry/Car Wash 29 30
Bible Trivia Question:
7:45am Amanda Peters
9:15am Logan Pomasl
10:45am Hunter Ponkratz
Who was Mordechai?
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10. JUNE 2009
Church Calendar
1 2 3 4 5 6
5:30pm Youth 7:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band 12:15pm Brown Bag
Board 9:00am Bible Study 7:00pm P&F Worship,
Meeting Parlor
12:45pm Staff Meeting
7:00pm Traditional
Worship
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
7:45am Trad Worship 7:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band 12:15pm Brown Bag
8:45am Revelation Study 9:00am Bible Study Worship,
9:15am Praise Worship 7:00pm Council Parlor
9:35am Pilgrims Progress Meeting 12:45pm Staff Meeting
10:30am Youth Bible Study
10:35am Pilgrims Progress
7:00pm Traditional
10:45am Trad Worship Worship
6:45pm Softball – John Muir 7:55pm Evangelism
Park (top) Meeting
14 Communion 15 16 17 18 19 20
7:45am Trad Worship 6:30pm Board of Ed 7:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band 12:15pm Brown Bag
8:45am Revelation Study 9:00am Bible Study Worship,
9:15am Praise Worship Parlor
9:35am Coffee Talk w/PG 12:45pm Staff Meeting
10:30am Youth Bible Study
10:35am Coffee Talk w/PG
7:00pm Traditional
10:45am Trad Worship Worship
6:45pm Softball – John Muir
Park (bottom) District Convention District Convention
21 Father’s Day 22 23 24 25 26 27
7:45am Trad Worship
8:45am Revelation Study 7:30pm Trinity 7:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band 12:15pm Brown Bag
9:15am Praise Worship School 9:00am Bible Study Worship,
9:35am Pilgrims Progress Board, Parlor
10:30am Youth Bible Study Conference 12:45pm Staff Meeting
10:35am Pilgrims Progress Room 7:00pm Traditional
10:45am Trad Worship with Worship
Sieber Baptism
6:45pm Softball – John Muir
8:00pm Fellowship
Park (bottom) Hall Rental
28 CommunionWash
Brat Fry/Car 29 30 SPECIAL NOTES:
7:45am Trad Worship with 9:00am VBS 7:00am Bible Study June 22-28: Pastor Greg will be on vacation.
Zielinski Baptism 5:00pm Stewardship 9:00am Bible Study
8:45am Revelation Study Meeting 9:00am VBS
9:15am Praise Worship June 28: The first Brat Fry/Car Wash of the year. Leave your car dirty and your
10:30am Youth Bible Study stomach empty; fix both at church on Sunday!
10:45am Trad Worship with
Lee Baptism June 29 – July 2: Vacation Bible School with Camp Luther from 9am to noon.
6:45pm Softball – John Muir
Park (bottom)
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11. July 2009 Usher Schedule
Thur. Jul 2nd 7:00 pm J. Boettcher Don Schultz; †UN; †UN
Day: Date: Service: Lead: Usher Team:
Sun. Jul 5th 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg;
Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. Jul 5th 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz;
Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. Jul 5th 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; †UN
Thur. Jul 9th 7:00 pm HC C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. Jul 12th 7:45 am HC J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; †UN; †UN
Sun. Jul 12th 9:15 am HC W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain;
Elyssa Ammerman; Kathy Ammerman
Sun. Jul 12th 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg
Thur. Jul 16th 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. Jul 19th 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. Jul 19th 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth;
Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. Jul 19th 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; †UN
Thur. Jul 23rd 7:00 pm HC J. Boettcher Don Schultz; †UN; †UN
Sun. Jul 26th 7:45 am HC M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. Jul 26th 9:15 am HC R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff;
Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. Jul 26th 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; †UN
Thur. Jul 30th 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
†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 at (920) 983-9821 or email spangenr@uwgb.edu
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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
Imagine if God’s People the organ. A shiver coils down our
spines and feelings of sick
Did Not Step Forward to Serve. apprehension choke us.
Lights are on but they seem
There are many folks serving around, asking for an explanation – dimmer and further away. The
the Saviour (servant-volunteers) then walk silently into church. Oh, lump in our stomachs grow and we
that we assume will always be this is just fine! find our hands clenched together.
there. And there is room for more! A bit upset we head in but Is this a joke? Did we miss
What if they did not serve? Oh my! there’s no usher smiling, handing us something last week? Was there an
Imagine that it’s Sunday a bulletin. We notice there are piles announcement in The Voice we
morning. As you walk into church of unfolded announcement sheets didn’t bother reading?”
you notice the Welcome Desk is and bulletins on a table with a sign, We are so grateful this is NOT
empty. We shrug and think they’re “Help yourself”. Irritated because the way it is… God’s joyful
late again. Climbing the steps we things are not what we expect, we servants (OSLC volunteers) have
head immediately for the coffee pot walk down to our usual pew. No stepped forward, but there is room
– but no one is there. We sigh. candles flickering on the Altar. The and a need for more!
Where are those people? How Praise Band Stand bare – drums and Please consider becoming a
can we have cookies if there isn’t music stands gone. reader, a cookie maker, a coffee
any coffee? Well, well! We turn to Strange. We look over our server or an usher. To volunteer call
the cookie bar. No cookies? No shoulder to the Choir Loft, the church office, 468-4065.
bars? What is this? Baffled, we note expecting to see something lurking “The greatest among you will be
other members are just milling in the dim and misty shadows by your servant.” Matthew 23:11