Christians were the cause of his victory in battle

. “The Emperor Cæsar M a r c u s A u r e l i u s A n t o n i n u s , G e r m a n i c u s , Parthicus, Sarmaticus, to the people of Rome, and to the sacred Senate greeting: I explained to you my grand design, and what advantages I gained on t h e co n f i n e s o f Germany, with much labour and suffering, in consequence of the circumstance that I was surrounded by the enemy; I myself being shut up in Carnuntum by 74 cohorts, nine miles off. And the enemy being at hand, the scouts pointed out to us, and our general Pompeianus showed us that there was close on us a mass of a mixed multitude of 977,000 men, which indeed we saw;

Now see why they say, “If you have communications, you have everything.”

You have an onboard communication device that needs no batteries and is in constant communication with headquarters. That device is prayer. Are you using it daily, or just keeping it for emergency backup?

Here is a very stirring account of the power of Christians at prayer. The author is the famous Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius who came to power in Rome in 160AD. The early Christian c h u r c h w a s b e i n g persecuted. But in a hazardous military setting, when the Roman “platoon leader” was in a bad spot, the Christians engaged their onboard communication device called prayer, and assisted Marcus Aurelius. He was a changed man after w h a t h e s a w a n d experienced. Let’s let Marcus Aurelius tell us in his own words.

Here you can read the Epistle of Marcus Aurelius to the senate, in which he testifies that the

Your cell phone is constantly communicating with the cell towers nearest you whether you are talking, texting or its just in your pocket. If you are lost and your phone is on, you can be located, while in the range of one or more towers. You have instant access to help, and those who need it have instant access to you. It’s a lot of technology in a little device. As they say, “If you have communications, you have everything.”

Imagine a platoon in a jungle war zone. An enemy sniper has one bullet. Who should he take out…the platoon leader, or maybe someone else in the group? Initial logic says the leader. Reconsidering this, new logic says take out the radioman. If you take out the leader, you lost leadership. If you take out the radioman, you take out backup. Backup could mean the calling for a rescue, reinforcements, artillery, bombers, and in short, the rest of the entire armed forces. They can all be reached through that radioman’s device.

OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH—GREEN BAY

Prayer is stronger than steel

VOLUME I, ISSUE 4 APRIL 2012

The Voice Online

Pastor Dave Hatch

Continued on page three...

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Baptisms:

Riley Kelly Charles Born: October 9, 2011 Baptized: February 19, 2012 Son of Kelly and Misti Charles Bruce Wayne Ashmore III Born: January 27, 2012 Baptized: March 7, 2012 Son of Bruce and Melody Ashmore Temperance Grace Siekmann Born: January 16, 2012 Baptized: March 10, 2012 Daughter of Christopher and Carly Siekmann Brayden Mitchell Brisson Born: January 12, 2012 Baptized: March 11, 2012 Son of Steve and Hope Brisson

The Ladies Luncheon

has become a staple event

for the past couple years

and we are looking forward

to seeing you at the third

Ladies’ Luncheon on

Saturday, May 12. The cost is

$12 per person. This

includes entertainment and

lunch.

This year we are very

happy to host Stage One, a

group of 16 auditioned

voices from the student

body of Northeast Wisconsin

Lutheran High School. The

group will perform at 11:00

a.m. and the luncheon will

follow.

Please RSVP to

Michelle in the office at

(920) 468-4065, by e-mail at

info@oslc-gb.org or in

person during regular office

hours (Monday through

Friday from 8:00 a.m. to

12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to

4:30 p.m.). Checks can be

made payable to Our

Saviour with ‘Ladies’

Luncheon’ written in the

memo line. Reservations

should be made no later

than Monday, May 7.

Our Saviour Lutheran Church will be joining the Christian Softball League once again this year. Players will have the opportunity to play on a competitive team and/or a not so competitive team. Anyone with the desire to join the fun this year is asked to contact C o a c h D a s h ( a k a S t e ve Ru s ch ) at ruschs@sbcglobal.net or by phone at (920) 406-9077. With the unseasona-bly warm weather, the prac-tices may begin earlier than usual so get on the roster now and avoid the rush later. The new home for the league games is Ashwaubenon Spor ts Complex at 1680 Fernando Drive. This complex includes four softball fields. This complex does not allow pets, so please plan accordingly.

OSLC

official acts

OSLC softball

season resumes

residing in new

home

Third Ladies

Luncheon likely to

make another

lasting impression

burned alive. And I further desire, that he who is entrusted with the government of the province shal l not compel the Christian, who confesses and certifies such a matter, to retract; neither shall he commit him. And I desire that these things be confirmed by a decree of the Senate. And I command this my edict to be published in the Forum of Trajan, in order that it may be read. The prefect Vitrasius Pollio will see that it be transmitted to all the provinces round about, and that no one who wishes to make use of or to possess it be hindered from obtaining a copy from the document I now publish.” Wow! This rich account

is moving! Your prayers, alone or in

unison with others, are not only powerful, but they have the possible effect of a life changing witness to those for whom you pray. Remember, “if you have communications, you have everything.”

and famine. For during five days we had got no water, because there was none; for we were in the heart of Germany, and in the enemy’s t e r r i t o r y . A n d simultaneously with their casting themselves on the ground, and praying to God (a God of whom I am ignorant), water poured from heaven, u p o n u s m o s t refreshingly cool, but upon the enemies of Rome a withering hail. And immediately we recognized the presence of God following on the p r a y e r — a G o d unconquerable and indestructible. Founding upon this, then, let us pardon such as are Christians, lest they pray for and obtain such a w e a p o n a g a i n s t ourselves. And I counsel that no such person be accused on the ground of his being a Christian. But if anyone be found laying to the charge of a Christian that he is a Christian, I desire that it be made manifest that he who is accused as a Christian, and acknowledges that he is one, is a c c u s e d o f nothing else than only this, that he is a Christian; but that he who arraigns him be

and I was shut up by this vast host, having with me only a battalion composed of the first, tenth, double and marine legions. Having then examined my own position, and my host, with respect to the vast mass of barbarians and of the enemy, I quickly betook myself to prayer to the gods of my country. But being disregarded by them, I summoned those who among us go by the name of Christians. And having made inquiry, I discovered a great number and vast host of them, and raged against them, which was by no means b e c o m i n g ; f o r afterwards I learned their power. Wherefore they began the battle, not by prepar ing weapons, nor arms, nor bug les ; f o r such preparation is hateful to them, on account of the God they bear about in t h e i r co n s c i e n ce . Therefore it is probable that those, whom we suppose to be atheists, have God as their ruling power entrenched in their conscience. For having cast themselves on the ground, they prayed not only for me, but also for the whole army as it stood, that they might be delivered from the present thirst

… from page one.

Prayer is stronger armor

than steel*

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Palm Sunday traditional worship Sun. Apr. 1 7:45 a.m.

Palm Sunday praise worship Sun. Apr. 1 9:15 a.m.

Palm Sunday / children’s pageant Sun. Apr. 1 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School Easter egg hunt Sun. Apr. 1 11:45 a.m.

Maundy Thursday Thu. Apr. 5 4:00 p.m.

Supper served by GB Trinity Thu. Apr. 5 5:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday / foot washing Thu. Apr. 5 5:30 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Thu. Apr. 5 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday Fri. Apr. 6 12:15 p.m.

Good Friday / Seven Words Vigil Fri. Apr. 6 Follows 12:15 pm service

Good Friday Fri. Apr. 6 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday / Silent Vigil Sun. Apr. 8 5:00 a.m.

Easter Sunday / sunrise service Sun. Apr. 8 6:00 a.m.

Easter Sunday / traditional Sun. Apr. 8 7:45 a.m.

Easter Sunday / praise Sun. Apr. 8 9:15 a.m.

Easter Sunday / traditional Sun. Apr. 8 10:45 a.m.

Fish fry Fri. Apr. 13 5:00 p.m.

2nd & 3rd graders receive Bible/

Catechism

Sun. Apr. 29 9:15 a.m.

Adult confirmation Sun. Apr. 29 10:45 a.m.

Fish fry Fri. May 11 5:00 p.m.

Ladies’ Luncheon Sat. May 12 11:00 a.m.

Mothers’ Day Sun. May 13 All Day

Last Day of MWF preschool Mon. May 14 8:30 a.m.

Last Day of T-Th preschool Tues. May 15 8:30 a.m.

Kids’ Only Rummage Sale Sat. May 19 8:00 a.m.

Last Day of Sunday School Sun. May 20 9:30 a.m.

Servant Sunday Potluck with

Sunday School Ice Cream Social

Sun. May 20 10:30 a.m.

Green Bay Trinity school musical Sun. May 20 6:30 p.m.

Green Bay Trinity Graduation at OSLC;

during worship service

Thur. May 31 7:00 p.m.

Special service days and events;

April through May 2012

† 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 by e-mail: spangenr.ret@uwgb.edu

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M a y u s h e r s c h e d u l e

Day: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team:

Thu. 03-May 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick Sun. 06-May 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg Sun. 06-May 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer Sun. 06-May 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson Thu. 10-May 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN Sun. 13-May 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN Sun. 13-May 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea VandeHei; Rachel VandeHei Sun. 13-May 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg Thu. 17-May 7:00 pm B. Clayton Anthony Clayton; †UN; †UN Sun. 20-May 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux Sun. 20-May 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger Thu. 24-May 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick Sun. 27-May 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler Sun. 27-May 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz Sun. 27-May 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft Thu. 31-May 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN

From left: Shelley Williams, Mary

Kaminski, Bernice Machut, Carol

Siech: The evening’s fine servers.

Spotlight on the second Spice of Life Dinner;

An Escape through Europe

Elisebeth Hovland (left) and

Cindy Fosheim (right) perform

throughout the evening for

dinner music. A handful of

talented NEWLHS students

performed for the Spice of Life

dinner guests.

Maps and European flags adorned the

tables and décor. Center pieces were

donated by Karen Breitlow and table

linens and glass wear by Lynn Wians.

have happened without the extra

efforts of two very special

members of our congregation:

Avra Juhnke, for her wonderful

work creating a very intimate and

European evening right there in

our gym, and my wife, Marlys

Brunsting, for her tireless efforts

in helping me pull off things like

this.

But most of all, my thanks

go to all

t h e

m e m b e r s

of the

congrega-

tion who

turned out

in support

of this

event. I

can only

hope that

y o u

e n j o y e d

t h e

evening as

much as I did.

— L a r r y

Segriff

W e l l

said Larry. I

have a few

more thank

yous to add. I

w o u l d

especially like

to thank Gay

Pivonka for

giving me the means to turn that

huge gym into a small intimate

space. It truly made the mood a

memorable one.

A huge thanks to the

music students of Northeastern

Wisconsin Lutheran High School,

Elisebeth and Katherine Hovland,

Molly Raduenz, Nina Radue and

Jordan Lloyd as well as their

director Cindy Foshiem for

blessing us with beautiful

background music. Lydia Rusch

also deserves a thank you for

providing childcare to any of the

dinner guests who needed it.

Maybe we will get some kids next

time, Lydia.

Larry, this dinner would be

nothing without you. I appreciate

the freedom you give me to be

creative and do what I love to do.

And I can always appreciate a

delicious meal. I look forward to

the next one.

– Avra J. Juhnke

The second Spice

of Life fundraising dinner was a

rousing success. Good food

(bruschetta, a spinach, red onion,

mandarin orange, and kalamata

olive salad, cheese tortellini with

chicken and cremini in a

homemade spinach Alfredo sauce,

and butterscotch pot de crème for

dessert), good wine and great

fellowship all added up to a very

memorable meal.

Special thanks to all the

people who helped make this

happen, including chefs Greg

Ammerman and Bryan Rao and all

the kitchen workers (Donna

Arthur and Julie Hazaert), as well

as to the terrific servers and set-up

folks (Shawn Schmitting, Ryan

Kaczmerek, Joan Juhnke, Lynn

Wians (who also donated the

Eiffel tower), Shelley Williams,

Mary Kaminski, Bernice Machut,

Carol Seich, and Pastor Greg

Hovland).

And this simply couldn’t

The second Spice of Life dinner an international delight

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You can find more information

and register for these events and

camps at www.campluther.com

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VOLUNTEER AT CAMP LUTHER! Join us for a

Spring Workbee Weekend, April 27-29 or May 18-20 or

just call to set up another time to volunteer. Workbees

are great fun for adults and families. Workbee runs from

Friday evening through Sunday lunch. It’s FREE, and

it’s a great way to give back as a family and help

children learn about Christian service. Join us this year!

CAMP LUTHER 2012

CALENDAR – On Sale Now!! The 2012 Camp Luther calendar contains 12

gorgeous photos of Camp Luther taken by photographers competing in our

2nd annual photo contest. Calendars are available NOW, the cost is $5 each,

plus $2 for shipping/handling. Send your check to 1889 Koubenec Road,

Three Lakes, WI 54562 or order online through the link on the Camp Luther

homepage. Quantities are limited, so order today. Calendar months go

through January 2013, so you still get almost a full year’s worth!! Thank you

to everyone who contributed photos.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS

OPEN!! Visit www.campluther.com/summer to

register online or watch our video!! Camp Luther

has an exciting summer planned for children K-

12. Registrations are pouring into Camp, so

register now to get the village you want on the

week you want. “Witness” from Acts 1:8 is our

theme for this summer!! Struggling financially

this year? Ask about our Campership program

(online: Summer Camps: Summer Camp Corner.)

GET AWAY WITH THE GUYS FOR A GREAT

WEEK OF FISHING AND GOLF! The retreat is May 15

-18. 3 nights in a cottage, 7 meals, guest speakers and

plenty of time for fishing and golfing. Only $135—even

lower if you come with a group of 4 or more!

FATHER/SON AND MOTHER/DAUGHTER

CANOE ADVENTURES! Relish some one on one time

with your child this summer and experience an adventure

together in the process. Camping, devotions, fun and

fellowship plus time away from the distractions of life.

Join the canoe adventures August 9-12.

GRANDPARENTS!! When was the last time you

had meaningful one-on-one time with your grandchild?

Spend that special time away at Camp Luther this

summer at GrandKids Camp, June 22-24 or Aug 10-12.

YOUTH GROUPS SERVING AT CAMP LUTHER

TOGETHER!! This retreat is a perfect service opportunity

for your youth group and is a wonderful way to strengthen

faith through service. There are fun and meaningful projects to

complete at Camp, plus devotions and activities lead by Camp

Luther staff. Bring your youth group to meet others at the Side

by Side Retreat – May 4-5.

GET YOUR FOURSOME TOGETHER FOR A

GREAT DAY OF GOLF! The Camp Luther Golf

Challenge is set for June 8 at the Northwood Golf Club

in Rhinelander. NEW this year, Competitive Division

and Hackers Division! Great prizes and lunch provided.

Free housing at camp. Each foursome is asked to raise

$800 for camp. Proceeds to retire the mortgage at camp.

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!!

We now have over 1750 likes

on Facebook, so join us there

to hear what’s happening at

Camp, to share memories and

to spread the word about the

ministry and joy that is Camp

Luther.

S’more about Camp Luther

CHOOSE CAMP LUTHER WITH YOUR

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS!! It’s easy and it

benefits Camp Luther and Every Kid to Camp! Log on to

www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-THRIVENT

(800-847-4836) and get started TODAY!! Eligibility is

established by Thrivent and by your premiums, account values

and volunteer leadership! You simply go online and they do

the rest. THANK YOU for giving to Camp Luther!!

Camp Luther is a ministry of the North Wisconsin District-LCMS. Our mission is to build up the Body of Christ for service to the church and

witness to the world. Camp Luther/1889 Koubenec Road/Three Lakes, WI 54562/877-264-CAMP "Camp Luther is a subsidiary ministry of the

North Wisconsin District LCMS."

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Vol. 1 No. 4, April 2012; “The Voice Online” is published monthly by

Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All rights reserved. No portion of this

publication may be reproduced without permission.

Edited and designed by Avra J. Juhnke.

The opinions expressed in this publication are not always

reflective of the editor’s views.

Please feel free to contact me with constructive suggestions

and comments at avrajeans@gmail.com.

Thanks to those who have already commented!

I am always seeking more congregational input and

submissions.

What do you want to read about?

Submissions can be sent to info@oslc-gb.org

Senior Pastor– David H. Hatch

(920) 465-8118

dave@oslc-gb.org

Associate Pastor– Greg Hovland

(920) 544-3614

greg@oslc-gb.org

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(920) 468-4065

info@oslc-gb.org

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