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Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 120 S. Henry Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54302 (920) 468-4065
July 2014
GOD HAS BROUGHT MEGOD HAS BROUGHT MEGOD HAS BROUGHT MEGOD HAS BROUGHT ME LAUGHTERLAUGHTERLAUGHTERLAUGHTER We love comedians. We love to laugh. Red Skelton and Lucille Ball, Laurel and Hardy, and the list goes on.
Take a look at the types of films out there, which are really common themes in life's story. Film types include Romance, Action-adventure, Drama, Western, Science Fiction and Comedy&just to name a few. And there can elements of each type blended in each of those stories we watch.
Someone once said, "Perhaps God is a comedian, playing to an audience that is afraid to laugh". What do you think? I can tell you this – there is trouble in this old world. We know God loves us. We know He is here with us in our troubles. We know we have no condemnation before Him, when our faith is in Christ. We know that Heaven is our home, and death is no threat. We know that no matter the mud that we might accumulate on our feet, He will help us scrape it off and keep walking. We know, too, that sometimes bad things happen to His children. We are not immune from trouble, but we are immune to defeat. We have an uncommon victory in Christ. We know too, that God wants us happy, that He has blessed us. That He has given us green pastures, still waters and an overflowing cup.
That begins to sound like a God who loves us so much, He would be sad if we were not smiling
once in a while, and that breaking out into unrestrained laughter is very much a thing that God would want for us.
He is the Author of laughter! The Lord tells us in the third chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes, that laughter has its place in our lives...
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace."
Sarah, who once laughed in doubt of the Lord, later laughed with joy at His blessings that came to her, in spite of her doubt... "Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. Sarah said, "God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me." And she added, "Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age." Genesis 21: 5-7. (Continued on page 2)
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(Continued from page 1) Like Sarah, God has blessed us too. Often we see only the troubles that have met us on the path. But the blessings from the Lord, in spite of our shortcomings, are gifts that we too can say, "God has brought me laughter." He wants us happy and joyful in the midst of this troublesome world. Our Saviour Church is part of His package of blessing in your life. I cannot tell you how often at church meetings, one or more participants will break out in laughter, share an uncommon joy, tell a humorous story and make us smile. The devil would like to whisper at us, "Shhh, this is church, a holy place, you cannot laugh and smile here, that would offend God!" Ha! It’s just the opposite. God wants us happy. He is so overjoyed that we are in His house, doing His work, that He is the inspiration of our joy. We have none without Him! We have a bottomless chest of it with Him!
So, you think you have troubles? So many that laughter is out of the question? Do the participants at your pity-party keep you from joy? Do Misery and Discouragement, Fear and Self-Pity keep a frown on your face? I give you Job. He lost it all, yes EVERYTHING. Something appeared on his face that surprised his doubting friends, a smile. Let's look at it... "When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it; the light of my face was precious to them." Job 29:23-25 There was a boat load of suffering in Job's life, yes. But the joy God gave him still came through the dark clouds. And so, let's relax a bit, see the blessings, thank Him, and laugh like a child on his daddy's knee. We are in the hands of a great and loving God, who has showered us with a bountiful basket of treasures. Have you counted your treasures lately? They will make you smile.
By David H. Hatch
August 2014 OSLC Usher Day: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team:
Sun. 03-Aug 7:45 am Mike Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 03-Aug 9:15 am Randy Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Jennifer Linssen; † UN
Sun. 03-Aug 10:45 am Royal Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu. 07-Aug 6:30 pm Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 10-Aug 7:45 am Allen Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 10-Aug 9:15 am David Bitters Shelly & Robin William; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Jim Parks
Sun. 10-Aug 10:45 am Gerald Buechner Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 14-Aug 6:30 pm Paul Kuehl Bill Baneck; † UN; † UN
Sun. 17-Aug 7:45 am John Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; † UN
Sun. 17-Aug 9:15 am Wendy Frick Roxanne & Randy Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Jack Grant; Mitch Waniger
Sun. 17-Aug 10:45 am Mike Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Thu. 21-Aug 6:30 pm Norman Krueger † UN; † UN; † UN
Sun. 24-Aug 7:45 am Matthew Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 24-Aug 9:15 am Dave Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer; Trey Boerschinger; † UN
Sun. 24-Aug 10:45 am Royal Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu. 28-Aug 6:30 pm Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 31-Aug 7:45 am Mike Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 31-Aug 9:15 am Randy Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Jennifer Linssen; † UN
Sun. 31-Aug 10:45 am Gerald Buechner Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg
† UN -Usher Needed: If you'd like to volunteer as an usher; Please contact the Lead usher of the group you'd like Or, contact Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014 or email
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Our 2014 Confirmation Class – May 4, 2014 Back row: Pastor Greg, Nathan Knaus, Amber Seigfreid, Jonathon Prindle,
Marissa Mahlik, Cora Klemme, Pastor Dave Front Row: Adrienne Parks, Danielle Austin, Dylan Tilot,
Alexia Young, Eric Sternitzky
WHAT’S THE NEWS ON THE HEARING LOOP?Folks who use a hearing aid often cannot hear the sounds that come through a public address [PA] system. For some of our members with hearing aids, that means they cannot hear or understand the pastor when leading worship because their voices are amplified. We have received seed money to purchase a ‘hearing loop’, which would be a solution to that problem, and further gifts are being invited. An explanation of what a hearing loop is and how it works was in the May issue of The Voice. A matching gift is available for those who can donate towards this project, which has a cost of approximately $5,900. More than $2,400 has been raised so far. Please help us reach this goal so that everyone can enjoy the wonderful messages from our pastors.
LWML FALL RETREATLWML FALL RETREATLWML FALL RETREATLWML FALL RETREAT On the next two pages, you will find information and a registration form for the LWML Fall Retreat at Camp Luther, September 4-6. Please note that all registrations must be received and paid no later than August 18. If you have any questions about this retreat (or even just about LWML), please contact Sandy Groth at (920) 468-0665 or [email protected].
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SUPER SALE NEEDS DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW…the Super Sale is on Saturday, August 16 from 8am – 4pm.
We are currently accepting your donations…and even donations from your neighbors! Items can be brought to the basement or bring after July 27 and everything can go into the gym.
Please make sure everything is clean and in good working condition. Through the years, we have earned a reputation for selling top notch merchandise and we want to uphold that reputation. We need your dishes, furniture, small appliances, pictures and frames, sporting goods, garden tools, books and CDs/DVDs/VHS tapes, jewelry, home decorations, kitchen ware, bed and bath items, electronics, games and puzzles. Please DO NOT bring clothes, shoes, mattresses, TVs/monitors (except flat panel), car seats, cribs or encyclopedias. If you have a question, please ask. If you need pick up service for large items, contact Michelle in the church office (468-4065 / [email protected]) to arrange a day/time.
We will begin setting up the gym on Saturday, July 26. Workers are needed to set up tables and begin bringing merchandise from the basement. Preparation of items will begin on Monday, July 28 at 9AM. We welcome help anytime from 9AM-3 PM on any weekday. Come for any amount of time that you are able. If you want to spend the day, bring a lunch and share fellowship time with other volunteers. Donations will be taken until Wednesday, August 13 at 3PM. This deadline allows us to prepare your donations for the sale.
Please watch for more announcements about sign-up sheets to help on the day of the sale. We will especially need people for the morning, so please consider saving a few hours that day to volunteer at the sale. If you have somewhere to hang a poster, please ask Michelle for one. Tell your friends, family and neighbors to come early for the best selection. If you have any comments, questions or want to help, please call Jill Proulx @ 465-1437 H, 265-1402 Cell or [email protected].
THIS THANK YOU IS OVERDUE! This past year we set sales records during our nine monthly fish fries, two of which fell in the Lenten season. The great food and abundant fellowship for these Friday night events only happens because of all of the wonderful volunteers who give up one Friday night (or Thursday night for prep) each month September thru May. We are impacting our neighbors by showing them the love of Jesus in our service to them through this event. There are not enough ‘THANK YOUS’ that can be said to all of you. To join the team, email [email protected].
DID SOMEONE SAY GOLF?DID SOMEONE SAY GOLF?DID SOMEONE SAY GOLF?DID SOMEONE SAY GOLF? – Yes, it’s almost time for the OSLC Golf
Outing. We will start this year with a shotgun start at noon on August 3rd. Email the church office or sign up in the Narthex. Bring a four-some or just
you to enjoy golf (and maybe a fundraiser or two), prizes, fellowship and a meal. Please bring a dish to share; the main meat will be provided. Watch the weekly bulletin for updates.
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OPEN HOUSE DAYS AT CAMP LUTHER – Come and visit Camp Luther this summer! We are hosting our "Open House Days" on July 8th and August 5th. You will:
*Tour Camp *Have lunch on Camp *Meet with Camp Luther staff *Experience devotions & singing *Enjoy the day Please RSVP if you would like to visit us. Call Camp at (715) 546-3647 or email [email protected]. Please include your name, address, phone, number of people attending and any physical restrictions that you may have. We can't wait to share all the
excitement of Camp Luther with you!
CAMP LUTHER'S NEW OUTDOOR CHAPEL PROJECT – Please consider a special gift to Camp Luther this summer as they construct a new accessible path to the outdoor chapel. This path will allow people with disabilities access to this special place for worship and devotions. Read more about this important project at campluther.blogspot.com. You can give at the Camp Luther website or mail your gift to Camp Luther, 1889 Koubenec Rd., Three Lakes, WI 54562. LABOR DAY WEEKEND RETREAT AT CAMP LUTHER (August 29-September 1) – Relax and let Camp Luther plan your next holiday weekend. Enjoy a flexible and relaxing schedule with your family and other families. Activities include pontoon rides, kayaking, trail biking, swimming, cookouts, softball, disc golf, Bible study, campfire devotions and much more. Why not start a new family tradition this year!
LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION AT CAMP LUTHER – Camp Luther's program "Bricks for Mortgage Reduction" has been a true blessing in the reduction of the current mortgage on the Retreat Center. The pavers in our courtyard are available for your gift of $500 or more. We can place your name or your group's name on the paver, or you may have the brick inscribed in memory or honor of someone. Pledges can be fulfilled over 1-3 years, if you wish. Consider a brick as a lasting way to leave a legacy at Camp Luther. COUPLES RETREAT AT CAMP LUTHER (Sept. 19-21, 2014) – From newlyweds to empty-nesters, this is a retreat for married couples of all ages. You will find time to spend as a couple as well as in fellowship and Bible study with other Christian couples. A guest speaker will lead "couple" oriented Bible study/learning sessions. The weekend will include time to enjoy camp and local activities both as a couple and as a group. There is also a special candlelight dinner. Find out more at www.campluther.com. CAMP LUTHER'S MISSION PROJECT..."WATER TO THRIVE" – Throughout the years, Camp Luther has been a great supporter of a variety of mission projects. Campers are excited to participate in this year's chosen project "Water to Thrive" Camp's goal is to collect $5000 throughout the summer to help build a well in Ethiopia. If you wish to learn more about this project or would like to make a donation you can visit www.campluther.com and click on "summer mission project" on the home page. Donations will be accepted at Camp Luther as well. LIVE, LAUGH & LOVE LADIES RETREAT AT CAMP LUTHER (Oct. 3-5) – Just for the ladies, this weekend is all about relaxing and refueling with God's Word. Leave the pressures of work, home, and life behind and join others for a refreshing and renewing weekend. The schedule is designed to draw you closer to God and to each other through a variety of individual, large group and small group activities. Activities will include Bible study, devotions, "Cranberry Fest" in Eagle River, special craft activity, "Ladies night out," as well as other camp favorites like walking/biking/canoeing in the beautiful fall weather. Go to www.campluther.com to register. CAMP LUTHER GIFT CERTIFICATES – Want to surprise someone with a gift from Camp Luther? Give them a gift certificate and let them choose something special from our camp store. What a great way to celebrate their week at camp. You can order certificates in any amount. Call the Camp Luther office at 1-877-264-CAMP and order yours today! Camp Luther is a subsidiary ministry of the North Wisconsin District-LCMS. Our mission is to build up believers in Christ for service to the church and witness to the world.
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Advertisements in the business directory help Our Saviour defray the cost of ‘The Voice” each month. If you would like to advertise, please contact Michelle in the Church office at
(920) 468-4065 or [email protected]. Please support the sponsors who help support us.
“Our Saviour’s Voice” is published monthly by Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Vacancy Editor, Michelle Burhite. Please feel free to contact the church office with constructive suggestions and/or comments at [email protected]. Thanks to those who have already commented! We are always seeking more congregational input and submissions.
OUR SAVIOUR STAFF
Senior Pastor – David H. Hatch (920) 609-0248 [email protected]
Associate Pastor – Greg Hovland (920) 544-3614 [email protected]
Church Office – Michelle Burhite (920) 468-4065 [email protected]
Preschool Director – Christina Scholz (920) 468-3596 [email protected]
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Northeast Brown County Chapter
Activity: Thrivent Night Out - Timber Rattlers Game
Date: 08/13/2014
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Baseball Stadium in Grand Chute, WI
Contact: Jim Gerth - 3080 Bay View Drive, WI 54311 / 920 660-1516
Cost is $14 per person (limit 5). Please make check out to: NE Brown County Chapter of Thrivent Financial and send to Jim Gerth. Tickets include tailgate picnic, fireworks after the game and a t-shirt (designate size - L or XL).
For members, by members. This mailing was written by volunteer leaders of your local Thrivent Financial for Lutherans chapter to keep you informed of chapter news. If you have any questions and/or comments about the content of this newsletter or would like to learn more about chapter activities being planned in your area, please contact one of your chapter leaders found on your chapter website.
TIME TO LOOK FORWARD!TIME TO LOOK FORWARD!TIME TO LOOK FORWARD!TIME TO LOOK FORWARD! So, you say, summer is almost over? Do you realize that, calendar-wise, it only started ten days ago! Enjoy the rest of your summer and make sure to get these important
summer/fall dates on your calendar now!
Super sale table set up July 26 Super sale basement emptying July 28 Packers’ Family Night** August 2 (Saturday; workers needed) OSLC Golf Outing at The Woods August 3 (Sunday; noon shotgun start) Super Sale August 16 (8am-4pm) Packer Preseason Game** August 22 (Friday, 7pm) Trinity School – First Day August 25 (Monday) Packer Preseason Game** August 28 (Thursday, 6pm) Fall Rally September 14 (Sunday; no 10:45am service) Packer Regular Season Game** September 14 (3:25pm kickoff) First Day of Confirmation Classes September 17 (Wednesday; 6pm) Trinity Association Picnic/Fundraiser September 20 (at Our Saviour) First Day of Sunday School September 21
** Speaking of Fall (which really means Packer Season to many of us), we need to round up workers for our
Lambeau Field stand. It’s never too early to get on the list! ☺ The first event is Family Night on August 2nd (gates open at 5:30pm) followed by preseason games on August 22 and August 28. Volunteer to work any of these events (or any of the 8 regular season home games), by contacting Neil Burmeister at (920) 866-9088 or [email protected] or contact Michelle in the office at 468-4065 / [email protected].
MENTOR TRAINING
The Prison Aftercare Network (PAN) of Northeast Wisconsin
is hosting basic mentor training in prison ministry from
9am – 5pm, July 19 at Christ Alone Church (505 E Allouez Ave,
Green Bay). We will cover a range of topics including why
mentors are needed, ways to be supportive of people who
have been incarcerated (and their families), range/depth/skills
of being a mentor and we will role play the skills learned. If
interested, please contact:
Lois Pulvermacher
(920) 712-4526
Cheri Galowski
(920) 469-2671
Registration is due by July 12. The $15 fee includes meal and
materials. Are YOU being called to do prison ministry?
July 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
Floor Waxing in
Classrooms
2 6pm Praise Band
Floor Waxing in
Classrooms
3 12:15pm Brown Bag
Worship
6:30 pm Worship
Floor Waxing in
Classrooms
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Independence Day
Office Closed
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6 7:45am Trad Worship
9:15am Praise Worship
10:45am Trad Worship
7 3:30pm
Brennan/Johnson
Wedding
8 7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
10:30am Staff Meeting
Floor Waxing in Gym
9 6pm Praise Band
Floor Waxing in Gym
10 12:15pm Brown Bag
Worship
6:30 pm Worship
Floor Waxing in Gym
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Floor Waxing in Gym
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13 Mite Box Sunday 7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study
9:15am Praise Worship
w/Holy Baptism
9:15am Bible Study
10:30am Bible Study
10:45am Trad Worship
4:15pm D1 Softball
6:45pm D3 Softball
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15 7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
10:30am Staff Meeting
16 6pm Praise Band
17 12:15pm Brown Bag
Worship
6:30 pm Worship
18 19
20 7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study
9:15am Praise Worship
9:15am Bible Study
10:30am Bible Study
10:45am Trad Worship
TBD - D1Softball
21 7pm Board of Ed
22 7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
10:30am Staff Meeting
23 6pm Praise Band
24 12:15pm Brown Bag
Worship
6:30 pm Worship
Michelle-Vacation
NO SCRIP
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Michelle-Vacation
NO SCRIP
26 Super Sale Table
Set Up
27 7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study
9:15am Praise Worship
9:15am Bible Study
10:30am Bible Study
10:45am Trad Worship
4:15pm D3 Softball
TBD - D1 Softball
Pastor Greg-Vacation
28 9:00am Super Sale
Organizing in Gym
6:30pm GBLSA
7pm Stewardship
Pastor Greg-Vacation
29 7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
9:00am Super Sale
Organizing in Gym
10:30am Staff Meeting
Pastor Greg-Vacation
30 9:00am Super Sale
Organizing in Gym
6pm Praise Band
Pastor Greg-Vacation
31 9:00am Super Sale
Organizing in Gym
12:15pm Brown Bag
Worship
6:30 pm Worship
Pastor Greg-Vacation
1 9:00am Super Sale
Organizing in Gym
Pastor Greg-Vacation
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Pastor Greg-Vacation