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DECEMBER 2019

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VOLUME XXII

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ISSUE 4

INSIDE this issue

Church & School

News & Events

Council Capsule

Highlights From the

November

Council Meeting

Parish Nurse News

Synod News & Events

CAMM

(Central Africa

Medical Mission)

November Newsletter

December Church

Calendar

Maybe it’s just because I’m getting older and waxing more nostalgic, but I wonder if Christmas is the same today as it was when I was young. It was probably the Christmas of 1966 as a young boy was racing off to his Christmas Eve Service in a white Chevy Station Wagon with red vinyl interior. It was already dark as he looked out the window into the night sky filled with stars. With eyes wide open, he hoped to see a flash across the sky of a sleigh pulled by reindeer. After all, Santa always came on Christmas Eve during the Christmas Eve service. He remembered how he stood in line with eyes wide open to sit on Santa’s lap to tell him what he wanted for Christmas. “Is that really him! Oh boy!” All the preparation for Christmas led up to that event of Santa coming. He remembered going with his daddy to pick out a Christmas Tree filled with excitement and wondering how they were ever going to pick one out of all those wonderful trees. He watched with wonder as his daddy took out his saw and cut off the bottom of the tree so it could drink water, (Who knew that a tree drinks water!) But most wonderful were all the colored lights that were wrapped around the tree. He stared into different ones of the lights until he saw spots. It was so beautiful and so much fun. This is where all the presents were going to be! Meanwhile, at church for his Christmas Eve Service, he got to sing with his Kindergarten class about Jesus being born and angels and shepherds. He was so filled with wonder about baby Jesus and Mary and Joseph that he even forgot for a while about the presents at home under the tree. And after the service, he even got a paper bag filled with peanuts and an orange and an apple. “Wow! This is great!” Of course, that made him remember the presents under the tree at home. Now he couldn’t wait to get back home. But everybody has to talk so much at

church. When they finally got home and sat around the tree, his mommy handed out the presents one by one. His sister was first because girls always go first. And she got a whole big set of dolly dishes, and dolly clothes and even an ironing board for her dolly clothes. “Wow, Lucky!” He didn’t really want those but she was sure happy about it. Now it’s his turn, eyes wide open with anticipation and wonder as he unwrapped his present from Santa Claus. To this day, he couldn’t tell you what he got except that it wasn’t what he wanted. His heart swelled up with grief and he couldn’t hold back the tears. Is Christmas still the same today? Does the commercialism and materialism of the holiday disappoint and sap the wonder from our eyes? Does the hope for things, family unity, and fun fail us dampening the holiday? Be sure to enter this Christmas season with eyes wide open to see the hope that does not disappoint. Be thrilled by the wonder of the miracle of God becoming flesh so that God, who cannot die, becomes a man who can die--die for the sins of the world. So that God who would not, could not sin, because he is not under his law, became man born of a woman born under the law so that he could truly be tempted and truly keep all the laws of God in our place. Be amazed at a love that cannot be rivaled. How the most high, holy God could love those so bitterly opposed to him that he chose to bear all the guilt of their rebellion against him and pay its full price on a cross. Christmas can always be the same even if all the traditions should change. It will always be a time of selfishness and sin, of wanting and not getting. That is unless you desire the greater gifts of peace with God and faith that hopes for the gift of forgiveness and everlasting life. Go into Christmas with your eyes wide open with wonder of the gift of God for a sinful race.

Eyes Wide Open With Wonder By Pastor Kurt Loescher

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SENIORS

Arlene Rusch (12/10) Syd Smith (12/22) Martha Liesener (12/23) LaVerne Bublitz (12/27)

The beautiful flowers you see on the altar every week are purchased and donated by the members of our congregation. After the services they are taken to the shut-ins, or to anyone who may be hospitalized, to help brighten their day. The flowers are prepared and delivered by Groth’s Country Gardens. The cost is $44.35. Sign-up sheets are in the gathering space. If you have any questions, please call Lynet Steele at 414.510.8623 or email lynetsteele@gmail.com.

2020 FLOWER DONATIONS

WALKING GROUP

JAM! (Jesus and Me!)

JAM! (Jesus and Me) is a Christ

-centered program aimed at

serving families with children

who are not yet old enough for

Kindergarten. Children can be

accompanied by a parent,

grandparent, babysitter, etc.

Activities include: Bible lessons,

singing, large and fine-motor

play, craft and snack time.

Save these WEDNESDAYS on your calendar

December 4, 18 January 8, 22

February 5, 19

March 4, 18

April 8, 22

May 6, 20

We begin around 8:30 AM in the David’s Star

gym. Hope you can join us. Feel free to invite

a friend! For additional information or

questions contact Jen Mueller 414-331-5347 .

In December, we will NOT be walking on the 24th or the 31st. Beginning in January, please join us on our new day - MONDAY - from 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Feel free to come when you can and leave when you need to. We will walk in the gym. Please enter through the main (west) school doors and sign in at the office.

The Ladies' Aid will be having

their Christmas Appetizer Party on

Thursday, December 12 starting at 6:30pm in

the multi-purpose room. You are asked to

bring an appetizer and 12 cookies. Please

bring $5 for our Christmas Collection for the

David’s Star Bell Choir Repair and your own

personal gift for Asia Lutheran Seminary (ALS)

which is located in Hong Kong. Please bring a

wrapped “White Elephant” gift for our game

this year. (Which is anything you don’t want

from your home or from Goodwill.)

LADIES’ AID CHRISTMAS PARTY

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SNOW SHOVELERS NEEDED

The Seminary Chorus of Wisconsin Lutheran

Seminary will present its annual Christmas

Concert on Sunday, December 8, at 3:00 and

7:00 p.m. The 62-voice choir will present a

program featuring the great Lutheran hymns of

the holiday season in traditional and modern

settings. The concert is the thirty-fifth and last

Christmas concert directed by Prof. James

Tiefel. There are no advanced tickets sales; a

free will offering is appreciated.

SEMINARY CHRISTMAS CONCERT

TEEN AIR GIFT WRAPPING

Do you have gifts to be wrapped, but can’t find the time to wrap them? The David’s Star Teen A.I.R. group can help! On Sunday, December 15th, our youth will be available during both services and the congregational meeting. Bring your unwrapped presents with you on that day and our teen AIR group will have the gifts wrapped and ready for you after church. The teens will make sure all the gifts are in containers or covered so no little (or big) eyes can see them!

Important Details

>Teens will be available to carry gifts to and from your car.

>The wrapping paper and gift tags will be supplied by the youth group.

>Make sure to have the name of the recipient on the package so the youth know what name to put on the gift tag.

>This is a free service by the youth for our congregation. Any donations towards our youth ministry would be appreciated.

Questions? Contact

We are in need of a few dependable 18 or older

adults to shovel snow and use a snowblower dur-

ing the school day & before church services. Areas

that need to be kept clean are the sidewalks &

entry doors on the west side of the school, the

west side of the church and the south entrance of

the school. Please contact the church/school

office at 262.677.2412 or church@davidsstar.org.

Even if you can only help occasionally it would be

appreciated!

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Christmas Worship Services

Tuesday, December 24, 2019 4:30 PM

Children’s Christmas Service at KML PAC doors open at 3:45 PM

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

10:00 PM Candlelight Service at David’s Star

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

7:45 AM & 9:30 AM Christmas Day Festival Services

New Year’s Worship Services

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 3:45 PM and 6:30 PM

With Holy Communion

Wednesday, January 1, 2020 9:30 AM

Featuring the Branches Band

Mid-week Advent Services

Wednesday, December 4, 2018 3:45 PM & 6:30 PM

Wednesday, December 11, 2018 3:45 PM & 6:30 PM

Wednesday, December 18, 2018 3:45 PM & 6:30 PM

ADVENT MEALS will be served between our three mid-week Advent services (3:45 & 6:30 p.m.) on Wednesday’s Dec. 4, 11, & 18. The meals will be offered between 4:45 and 6:00 p.m. in the Gym. (Those arriving after 5:45, please pick up your food in the kitchen area.) Three sign-up sheets are on the table in the Gathering Space to list your donations of food and willingness to help in preparing, serving, and cleanup. Thank you for providing this opportunity for fellowship.

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2019 WOMEN’S RETREAT RECAP

On Saturday, November 9, 2019, David’s Star hosted the 12th annual Women’s Retreat with the theme

“Becoming the Woman God Intended You to Be”. Eighty women gathered to be encouraged and grow in their

faith. The day began with registration and all attendees enjoyed breakfast and fellowship. After breakfast, Pastor

Woldt led the ladies in an opening devotion. Keynote speaker Angie Molkentin shared insights on giving God our

whole heart through committing to a 180-day plan. Singing, always a favorite of the attendees, followed the

keynote speaker. A soup and salad bar luncheon was served with the help of the men from the David’s Star

OWLS group. They were an incredible help to the women of the committee!

After lunch was served, attendees had two breakout sessions to attend, choosing from several offerings. Pastor

Woldt concluded the day of learning and fellowship with a closing devotion. Committee members thanked all

who attended and gave them a small gift to take home.

Every year the committee chooses a WELS charity to support. This year the WELS Lutherans for Life Pregnancy

Center Baby Boutique was the recipient. Attendees were encouraged to bring infant/toddler items and/or a

monetary donation to help outfit the boutique. As in years past, the attendees were very generous! Peter

Georgson, the executive director of Lutherans for Life, left with a truck full of donated baby items. Monetary

gifts totaling $815.00 were also collected and sent along with Peter for the center. All donations are put to good

use. Pregnant women who go to the pregnancy center for ultrasounds and/or counseling earn baby bucks. Their

“earnings” can then be used to shop for items for their baby’s needs.

After reflecting on another retreat blessed by God, the committee has already started to plan the 2020 retreat.

Save the date – Saturday, November 14, 2020! If you are interested in joining the committee, please speak with

any of the committee members: Rachel Gustafson, Colleen Loeffler, Doris Koeller, Linda Klein, Dawn Hartwig,

Sharon Weis, Holly Kuester or Jeanie Martin.

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SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING MINUTES

There were 43 members in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 11:30am by David Martin.

Opening Prayer - The meeting was opened with a prayer by Pastor Loescher.

Any New Voting Members Needing to Sign the Constitution? Kory Weisman, Wyatt Miller, Peter Mueller, Nicholas Thill, David Kuske, Paul Kuber, Jon Guenther, A.J. Kruse, and Paul Zietlow signed the Constitution.

Ask for Motion to accept any new Voting Members. motion was made and seconded to accept the new voting members. Motion carried.

Agenda motion was made and seconded to approve the one agenda item… “David’s Star Lutheran School shall seek to enroll in the WI Parental Choice Program.” Motion carried.

motion was made and seconded, that “David’s Star Lutheran School shall seek to enroll in the WI Parental Choice Program as early as the 2020-2021 school year and no later than 2021-2022 school year.”

Focused discussion on motion. Both pro and cons were discussed and questions that were asked were answered.

Voting Process begins. Results 37 Yes, 6 No. Motion carried. David’s Star Lutheran School shall seek to enroll in the WI Parental Choice Program as early as the 2020-2021 school year and no later than 2021-2022 school year.

motion was made and seconded for a unanimous vote. No discussion. Motion declared passed without any opportunity for nay vote.

motion was made and seconded to destroy the ballots. Motion carried.

Recess motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 12:18pm.

Closing Prayer - Pastor Loescher closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TIMES

CONGREGATION OPEN FORUM - The congregation information meeting will be held on Sunday, December 15th

between services (9:10 AM) in the church. We will take a quick look at the proposed ministry budget for 2020, and

other items of interest related to our gospel ministry.

ANNUAL VOTERS’ MEETING - Save the date! The annual voters’ meeting will take place Thursday, January 23rd,

2020 at 7:00 PM in the multipurpose room of the school.

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Membership Report (Pastor Woldt)

Incoming: None

Pastor’s Report (Pastor Woldt) Pastor Loescher’s “Welcome Home” presentation was well-received by the elders and others who attended. Plans are being made to repeat this presentation early in the New Year, perhaps in a Bible Class format on Sundays. What a blessing to have a larger mixed choir this year and musicians willing to give time for participation in services. Positive comments were received related to our Reformation Service earlier this month. Thanks also to our Worship Music Coordinator, teacher Kris Eggers. A midweek Advent series has been developed entitled “Hope for a Shattered World” based on Messianic Prophecies from the book of Jeremiah. We encourage all members to attend these midweek Advent services as a way to prepare for Christmas and keep a proper focus on this important time in the Church year.

Building & Grounds (Glenn Miller) Getting quotes for carpeting in church.

Board of Education (Jason Walz) Will be working through WI School Choice with ongoing planning.

Evangelism (Andrew Loescher) Living Nativity will occur in December, with mailings to be sent out. Social Media group still active and doing well. Information regarding Next Door Kirchhayn.

Spiritual Growth (Jon Kruse) Bible studies going well. Welcome Home presentation will be formed into a Bible study after the new year.

Treasurer’s Report (Joshua Boeldt) - 2019 October Operating Budget Glory be to God on high! The total offerings for October were $59,331, which is 10.8% lower than the budgeted offerings. The total income for the month was 4.8% lower than budgeted for October and is 4.8% lower on the year to date. The actual expenses for October were 3.4% higher than the budgeted amount for the month but they are 1.0% lower for the year to date. The overall fund balance at the end of October shows a deficit of $122,414. 2019 October Ministries Beyond our Congregation The remittances in October for the WELS mission were 18% lower than budgeted for, while the KMLHS operating mission remittances were 1.1% higher than budget. The KML Joyful Noise remittances were 25% lower than the amount budgeted for. The total amount remitted for all missions was about 9.8% lower than the amount budgeted for October and is 6.2% higher for the year to date. 2019 October Building Fund The mortgage loan balance at the end of October is $823,852. The council’s objective is to maintain a $100,000 cushion in the building fund debt account—our balance at 10/31/19 was $52,699. This balance is down about 12.9% from last month.

New Business - 2020 Ministry Budget Planning—We may need to change to a fiscal year instead of a calendar year for WI School Choice. There are more pros then cons regarding making this change. Stick to calendar year for 2020. Ministry Budget Update for Congregation—Plan for third Sunday in December (12-15-2019) between services. Set Date for 2020 Annual Voter’s Meeting—Thursday, January 23, 2020. Recommendation from Elders—To request donations from members, raising necessary funds to replace the carpeting in the Church, Gathering Space and Entry way. Once funds received cover the cost of new carpeting and installation the work should be completed ASAP.—Approximate cost for church is $17,000. Consider supporting part of the expense from Building Improvement Fund from the 2020 budget. Financial concerns—J. Boeldt will address congregation in December. It is always good to communicate to the congregation any concerns. Consider another discussion in November and sending a letter to members.

COUNCIL CAPSULE - NOVEMBER MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Next Council Meeting: 7pm; December 10, 2019

Outgoing: Brown, Tabitha; Connor

Transfer to St. John’s, Newburg, WI

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PARISH NURSE NEWS

Remembering our Savior for Christmas

Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” As we embark on this Christmas season, we celebrate the birth of our Savior. We have been given the greatest gift. The month of December can bring feelings of peace, joy, excitement and also feelings of dread, anxiety and stress. Expectations and obligations seem to intensify during this time. As the world becomes more frenzied, so do we. We may cast our eyes away from our merciful Savior to keep up with gift giving, baking, visiting, entertaining and decorating. Here are some tips to manage your stress this Christmas season.

1. Establish priorities for the season. What is an absolute? An option? A no? It is okay to say that you are unable to join in or attend an event. In Psalms 46:10 we are encouraged to “Be still and know that I am God”. As a child of God, you know the peace God can bring.

2. Pray. Our Lord asks us to bring everything to Him. In Psalm 139:2 we are reminded, “You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.” Go to God in prayer and pour out your heart.

3. Set a budget for the Christmas season. Your stress will diminish if you create a budget and stay within those limits. John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” You are set apart by God.

4. Spend time in church. We have mid-week Advent services at David’s Star, Saturday and Sunday worship opportunities as well. There are also numerous Bible Study offerings every week. Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”

5. Remember that earthly perfection is unattainable. Do your best not to get stressed out over every detail. Paying attention to perfection takes you away from enjoying the Word, the season and possibly missing the celebration. 2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

6. This too, shall pass. Try to maintain perspective. The Christmas season is relatively short and you will find it passes more quickly than you expect. Returning to a normal routine generally happens within a few days thus decreasing stress and anxiety.

7. Take care of your body. Continue your healthy routines. Exercise, healthy eating and adequate rest are all conducive to stress relief.

8. Plan ahead. You will feel far less anxious or stressed if you allow enough time to manage all tasks. Allow yourself 15 extra minutes as many times a day as possible.

9. Acknowledge your stress. Only then will you be able to work toward alleviating or eliminating the causative factors. Be kind to yourself.

10. Deep breathe. When you feel the pressures of the season building up, close your eyes, think of your favorite Bible passage, prayer or hymn and take a few deep breaths.

Resting in His Care, Polly Schellinger, RN, BSN

2020 Blood Pressure Screening Schedule

1/26; 2/23; 3/22; 4/26; 6/28 7/26; 9/27; 10/25; 11/22

Screenings take place in the Parish Nurse Office located off of the gathering space, east of the elevator, between services.

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HYMNAL PROJECT UPDATE

EAST ASIA MISSION CHANGES

WLC THEATRE PRODUCTION

WELS HYMNAL PROJECT UPDATE

Recently the Board for World Missions decided to pull our East Asia Team missionaries and families out of their focus country because of security concerns. The government of their focus country is now regularly detaining, interrogating, and deporting any Westerner or group suspected of religious activity. Many mission organizations, large and small, have already pulled their operations out of the country over the past few years. The East Asia missionaries and their families are being relocated to a nearby country from which they hope to continue their work in the focus country through online teaching, through distance mentoring and coaching, and through regular monthly visits back into the focus country. Over the next few months, the team will be working hard to acquire new visas and adjust to the new reality in the relocation country. The Board for World Missions and the East Asia Administrative Committee have been monitoring this situation for the last few years and had been preparing for this contingency for months. As a result, the team is not in a state of panic, and everyone is safely out of harm’s way. Most important, the team is humbly confident that the Lord works even through these difficult times to advance his kingdom’s work. The leadership also continues to closely monitor the political situation in Hong Kong where Asia Lutheran Seminary is located. Please keep this situation in your prayers. Pray that our heavenly Father would protect the brothers and sisters of the focus country and give them courage to continue to stand upon the gospel and share it. Pray that our missionaries and families would be encouraged in this time of upheaval. Pray that the Lord would continue to keep the professors, staff, and families of Asia Lutheran Seminary safe.

Serving in Christ, WELS President Mark Schroeder

The WELS Hymnal Project Executive

Committee met for its final face-to-face

meeting this month. This 14-member

committee charged with carrying out the

development of the new hymnal and its

auxiliary resources started meeting in 2013.

At that meeting, the committee made final decisions on the two

main pew books—the Hymnal pew edition and the Psalter pew

edition—before sending the files to Northwestern Publishing

House for editing, proofreading, and layout.

“There was a temporary pause for reflection at the meeting,”

says Rev. Michael Schultz, director of the WELS Hymnal Project,

“but there are still a lot of things to finish to get the balance of the

books out.”

Schultz is talking about the 15 to 17 books and 3 digital products

that will accompany the hymnal—the majority of which will be

released at the same time as the hymnal in Advent 2021. Several

subcommittees of the WELS Hymnal Project are continuing to

write and develop these materials that will provide direction,

support, and resources to pastors, worship planners, musicians,

and choir directors. The Technology Committee especially is

ramping up as it takes finished materials and inputs them into a

digital service builder software program.

To begin introducing the new hymnal to WELS members, the

WELS Hymnal Project is releasing a 64-page preview booklet at

the January 2020 WELS Leadership Conference in Chicago. Each

congregation also will receive multiple copies of the booklet.

Schultz says the booklet will show features of the new hymnal,

psalter, and other resources so that congregations can start

planning for the hymnal’s release. A formal Hymnal Introduction

Program will start at the same time, offering introductions to the

products that are coming out, ideas for introducing the hymnal to

members, as well as tips for funding. New hymnal materials also

will be highlighted and featured at the next worship conference in

2021.

Schultz says the executive committee will still meet online as

products continue to be finalized. He says, “There’s still a lot of

work to do!”

Read more from Schultz in his October Forward in Christ article.

Learn more about the work of the WELS Hymnal Project

at welshymnal.com.

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Among the many people we have met since coming to Malawi are Dr. John Podgore and his wife Ione. John is a retired U.S. army physician who now teaches at the University of North Texas. Every year, typically between January and April, the Podgores stay in Malawi and bring over groups of medical students to gain practical experience at a local teaching hospital where John also instructs. John and Ione also sponsor one or two Malawian college students. One of those students is a young man by the name is Sydney Kambalikena, who is earning a degree in Public Health. One evening John and Ione asked us if we could offer Sydney an internship over the 3-month summer break. The advantage of mobile clinics such as ours is that they take health care directly to the villages where help is needed. The disadvantage is that because visits are weekly, we do not receive consistent feedback regarding the effectiveness of our services. An intern would provide the opportunity to reach out to our stakeholders and ask a series questions regarding attitudes towards our clinics. Additionally, if a Malawian is asking the questions it is more likely that we would get honest responses than if an American were to be conducting the study. After designing a questionnaire, Sydney organized meetings and eventually met with 255 people including patients, village headmen and government health workers. Some of the background statistics were interesting – 75% of patients were under 45 years old – not surprising as we focus on mothers and children. 60% of our patients were women. 88% of the interviewees had family incomes of less than 45,000 kwacha ($62) a month, and the average patient walks a little over 3 kilometers (about 2 miles) to clinic- that distance could be greater as Sydney did not have time to visit some of the more remote villages we serve. Of the people interviewed 75% said they were always satisfied with our health services. From the report – “Community members are happy and appreciate the health service provided by Lutheran Mobile Clinic (LMC). From the group discussion, respondents reported that the service that LMC provides meet their health needs. Drugs are always available at LMC. Patients are triaged. The health workers are always available and attending to the sick people. The referral system helps very ill patients in the community get to a hospital and the cost of services does not take into account severity of sickness.” “The health workers are committed to our children and women. They attend to us all and others from neighboring villages until the last patient has treatment” (participant 126) Government health workers are also appreciative of LMC’s work. The service that LMC provides to the community helps reduce the workload at local health centers and the patient population in those health centers. One health center staffer reported that the LMC referral system helps a lot by transporting the very ill patients to the health center. There are some issues. Many of the same people who are happy and appreciate our services also feel that we should stay longer and visit more often. “The mobile clinic is saving our women and children from disease and death but we only have access to it once a week. We are forced to use traditional herbs and such the remaining 6 days of the week. We want them to be coming twice a week” Suzi chiefs focus group discussion Lack of privacy during consultations was another concern that was raised. We heard the same comment during our discussions with Village elders when planning the remodeling of our Msambo and Mwalaulomwe clinics. We subsequently included private consultation rooms into the plans. “...because of the lack of space in the clinic, we end up receiving our medication when everyone is watching and as a result it becomes easy for everyone to see what our health problem is” (Suzi Focus Group 1)

As a result of the comments we received, LMC will take up these recommendations from the report: 1. Setup community health committees in the four clinic sites to help improve the effectiveness of the clinic by proactively engaging community members. This would help bridge the gap that exists between communities and the clinic. It would also breed a sense of ownership among community members, as well as act as a feedback mechanism for gauging community needs, perceptions and attitudes towards the clinic 2. LMC will review its schedule for each clinic site and use the community health committees as a forum to discuss this issue with the communities. 3. LMC will continue restructuring its clinic buildings at Msambo, Suzi and Thunga - like we have at Mwalaulomwe - to allow private consultations between the health workers and patient In summary the report states that “it is pivotal that any public health intervention is continuously assessed so as to improve its effectiveness to potential clients. This study has revealed that LMC plays a critical role in providing health care in rural areas. Indeed, LMC is the main entry point to health care in such remote settings. While LMC provides a limited range of services, people in all the clinic sites appreciate its services and want it to continue operations.” My conclusion is a little different. The people in our Villages are very appreciative and thankful for all the Medical mission does for them. For almost 50 years, CAMMC, the field staff, and all of our supporters have shown Gods love by providing physical and spiritual care to people half a world away and He has blessed our efforts. “May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us: establish the work of our hands for us – yes establish the work of our hands” Psalm 90. The Lord also blessed us by sending us Sydney. He is an extraordinary young man of faith, and I am sure God has big plans for him. Gary Evans – Clinic Administrator

Lutheran Mobile Medical Clinic - Malawi - November, 2019

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December 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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7:45 AM Worship

Service w/ Holy

Communion #2

9:10 AM Children's &

Adult Bible Study

10:15 AM Worship

Service w/ Holy

Communion #3

2

7:00 PM New Life in

Christ Bible Study

(MPR)

3

8:00 AM Walking Group

6:30 PM Adult Handbell

Rehearsal

7:35 PM Adult Choir

Rehearsal

4

8:30 AM JAM! (Jesus

& Me) (Gym)

10:00 AM Bible Study

(MPR)

3:45 PM Mid-Week

Advent Service

4:30 PM Advent Meal

6:30 PM Mid-Week

Advent Service #4

5

9:30 AM Women's

Bible Study

Christmas Gathering

(MPR)

6

8:30 AM Bible Chat

(MPR)

7

5:00 PM Worship

Service #6

8

7:45 AM Worship

Service #7

9:10 AM Children's &

Adult Bible Study

10:15 AM Worship

Service #5

9

7:00 PM New Life in

Christ Bible Study

(MPR)

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6:00 AM Men's

Breakfast Bible Study @

Jimmy's

8:00 AM Walking Group

6:30 PM Adult Handbell

Rehearsal

7:00 PM Council

Meeting (MPR)

7:35 PM Adult Choir

Rehearsal

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10:00 AM Bible Study

(MPR)

3:45 PM Mid-Week

Advent Service

4:30 PM Advent Meal

6:30 PM Mid-Week

Advent Service #8

12

6:30 PM Ladies' Aid

(MPR)

13

8:30 AM Bible Chat

(MPR)

14

5:00 PM Worship

Service w/ Holy

Communion #9

15

7:45 AM Worship

Service w/ Holy

Communion #1

9:10 AM Children's

Bible Study

9:10 AM Congregation

Open Forum (church)

10:15 AM Worship

Service w/ Holy

Communion #2

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7:00 PM New Life in

Christ Bible Study

(MPR)

17

8:00 AM Walking Group

6:30 PM Adult Handbell

Rehearsal

7:35 PM Adult Choir

Rehearsal

18

8:30 AM JAM! (Jesus

& Me) (Gym)

10:00 AM Bible Study

(MPR)

3:45 PM Mid-Week

Advent Service

4:30 PM Advent Meal

6:30 PM Mid-Week

Advent Service #3

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6:30 PM Board of

Education Meeting

(8th Grade Room)

20

8:30 AM Bible Chat

(MPR)

21

5:00 PM Worship

Service #4

22

7:45 AM Worship

Service #5

9:10 AM Birthday

Party for Jesus

10:15 AM Worship

Service #6

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7:00 PM New Life in

Christ Bible Study

(MPR)

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NO School

8:00 AM Walking Group

4:30 PM Children's

Christmas Eve Service

@ KML #7, #8

10:00 PM Candlelight

Service @ David's Star

#9

25

Christmas Day

NO School

7:45 AM Worship

Service #1

9:30 AM Worship

Service #2

26

NO School

2:30 PM Samaritan

Home

27

NO School

28

5:00 PM Worship

Service #3

29

7:45 AM Worship

Service #4

10:15 AM Worship

Service #5

30

NO School

6:30 PM Sunday

School Teacher's

Meeting (MPR)

7:00 PM New Life in

Christ Bible Study

(MPR)

31

New Year's Eve

NO School

8:00 AM Walking Group

3:45 PM Worship

Service w/ Holy

Communion #6

6:30 PM Worship

Service w/ Holy

Communion #7

1

New Year's Day

NO School

9:30 AM Worship

Service #8

12

David’s Star Evangelical Lutheran Church

2740 David’s Star Drive

Jackson, WI 53037

www.davidsstar.org

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Pastor Kurt W. Loescher

Pastor Michael A. Woldt

Worship Schedule

Fall - Winter

Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:45 & 10:15 AM

Children’s & Adult Bible Study 9:10 AM

Memorial Day - Labor Day

Thursday 6:30 PM

Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:45 & 9:30 AM

Also Available

David’s Star Lutheran School

K3 Preschool - Grade 8

Principal: Mr. Timothy Gustafson

school@davisstar.org