jul 12 2010 church bulletin, saint paul's evangelical lutheran church

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St. Pauls Ev. Lutheran Chur ch

Fort Atkinson, WisconsinWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

PastorMichael Duncan 563-3056Paul Scharrer 563-6944

Pr incipal St. PaulsHarlan Pelischek 563-5349

Escape Teen Director

Sy Vanissaveth

920-723-1672

Our ServicesThursday6:30 p.m.

Sunday8:00 & 10:00 a.m.(summer schedule)

Sunday Morning

Service on Cable TV

Channel 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Visit our Website !for our Church, School,Heart Land Preschool,

& Sunday School at

www.stpaulsfort.net

Our Chur ch Office563-2263

[email protected]

John the Apostle

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ST. PAULS EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH

5th Sunday after Pentecost July 2nd & 5tth, 2009

Theme of the Day

Today we celebrateGods power and grace in changing the lives of sinful human beings

- especially as we see it in the life of the Apostle John

Hymns: 517 467 379 & 507 & 304 619

Order of Service: The Common Service (p 15-25)

First Reading: Jonah 4:1-11John the Apostle was named after Jonah in the Old Testament. Jonah was

a fine name for a man who made his living fishing. Just as Gods grace

changed Jonah from an angry, self-centered man into a fisher of men, soGods grace transformed John in the same way.

Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-12God changed John from an angry man ready to call down fire from heaven

(see Luke 9:51-55) into a man who is well-known for hisencouragement to love one another. Some have called Johns words in 1

John 4 the greatest ever written on the subject of love.

Sermon Text: Mark 1:14-20

Sermon Theme:John

The Youngest & Oldest Disciple

How Jesus Changed the Life of One Young Man

1) He called him to believe in someone greater than himself2) He called him to a purpose higher than his own3) He called him to become a new man



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Jonah 4:1-111 But Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry. 2 He prayed to the LORD, "OLORD, is this not what I said when I was still at home? That is why I was so quick toflee to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to an-ger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. 3 Now, OLORD, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live."4 But the LORD replied, "Have you any right to be angry?"5 Jonah went out and sat down at a place east of the city. There he made himself ashelter, sat in its shade and waited to see what would happen to the city. 6 Then theLORD God provided a vine and made it grow up over Jonah to give shade for hishead to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was very happy about the vine. 7 But atdawn the next day God provided a worm, which chewed the vine so that it withered.8 When the sun rose, God provided a scorching east wind, and the sun blazed on Jo-nah's head so that he grew faint. He wanted to die, and said, "It would be better forme to die than to live."9 But God said to Jonah, "Do you have a right to be angry about the vine?""I do," he said. "I am angry enough to die."10 But the LORD said, "You have been concerned about this vine, though you did

not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. 11 ButNineveh has more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell theirright hand from their left, and many cattle as well. Should I not be concerned aboutthat great city?"

1 John 4:7-127 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone wholoves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does notknow God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: Hesent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This islove: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoningsacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love

one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives inus and his love is made complete in us.

Mark 1:14-2014 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good newsof God. 15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent andbelieve the good news!"16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrewcasting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me,"Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 18 At once they left their nets and



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followed him.19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brotherJohn in a boat, preparing their nets. 20Without delay he called them, and they lefttheir father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

SUMMER SERMON SERIES

John MacArthur wrote a book on the twelve disciples whose title we will be using asthe theme for our summer sermon series. The words below are from the book whichbears this title.

TWELVE ORDINARY MENHow the Master shaped his disciples for service in Gods kingdom

and what he wants to do with you.

Who were these men?They werent saints. They werent scholars.

They werent even religious sages.What is most amazing about the disciples

is that Jesus ever selected them at all.Among them, a handful of common fishermen,

a hated tax collector,and an impulsive political zealot.

Sunday, June 14thPeter The Disciple with the Foot-Shaped MouthSunday, June 21stAndrew A Brother in the BackgroundSunday, June 28th James The Disciple of PassionToday John The Youngest DiscipleNext Sunday Nathaniel The Genuine Son of Israel

HOW DO I PREPARE MY HEART FOR COMMUNION?

A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of thecup (1 Corinthians 11:28). As you come to communion, ask yourself these ques-tions:

1) Am I truly sorry for my sins?2) Do I trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of my sins?3) Do I believe that I receive the true body and blood of Christ in and with the

bread and wine?4) Do I intend with the help of the Holy Spirit to amend my sinful life?



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GOD BLESS AMERICA!Its a blessing to celebrate the birthday of our country in

the greatest way - thanking and praising the Lord for the gift of ourgreat nation and for the freedom we enjoy. May we continue topray, God bless our native land.

NEW 19-MINUTE BIBLE STUDYON 10 COMMANDMENTS

Today we will begin our study of the 10 Commandments.

19 Minutes1st Commandment

You Shall Have No Other Gods

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMUNIONFor the 10:00 a.m. service - the ushers will speak to the people who are sitting in

the side pews at the front of church BEFORE THE SERVICE and ask them to walkto the back of church and down the center aisle for communion DURING the singing

of O Christ, Lamb of God. This custom is done at other churches in the WELS andwas suggested to us to still be meaningful, and at the same time, we hope that thewalking during the singing of this part of the communion liturgy will eliminate somedelay time for our communicants. The people in the side pews will continue to com-mune first.

LETTER FROM MR. PASTOREKWe have received a letter from Mr. Matthew Pastorek informing us that he will notbe serving as a teacher in our school any longer. He is resigning for personal rea-sons. We wish Mr. Pastorek Gods richest blessings in the future.

VOTERS MEETING - Next Sunday, July 12th @ 1 p.m.

We will have a Voters meeting on Sunday, July 12th @ 1 p.m. in the fellowship hallto call a teacher to our school. All voters are invited to attend.

WELS SUMMER STRINGS REHEARSALS - Sunday Evenings @ St. Marks lIf you are an intermediate to advanced string player, this exciting new group is for

you! Rehearsals will be on Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the new mu-sic room at St. Marls Lutheran School in Watertown. If you have any questions,please contact Adrian Smith at (920) 262-8512, [email protected] Linda Moeller at (920) 261-0327, [email protected]



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HELPERS NEEDED FOR BOOTH@ JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIRThis Wednesday through Sunday

While rules have changed at the fair park, and we are nolonger able to give away popcorn or lemonade, theWELS churches in Jefferson County are once again

working together to sponsor an outreach booth at thecounty fair from Wednesday, July 8 th through Sunday,July 12th.Our continuing goal is to give a friendly impression of

WELS Christians to people in our area as well as to giveinformation about our churches and spread the Gospel.If you are able to volunteer some time at the booth or make a donation to help fund

this project, please contact Floyd Pfeifer (920-563-4027), Jan Grandt (920-563-5445), or Peter Schaewe (920-674-2922 or [email protected]). Sign up sheetsare available in the narthex or church office. Fair park passes are available for vol-unteers.

LLHS LADIES GUILD MEETS - This Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.Lakeside Ladies Guild will meet this Wednesday at 7 p.m.. The program for the

evening will be a birthday party sing-along to recognize birthdays all year long.Servers for the evening will be the ladies of Immanuel, Farmington and St. Peter,Helenville. The men are invited to join us. Hope to see you there.

FREE SACRED CHORAL CONCERTS - This Thursday through Sunday Canti-cum Novum, a WELS chamber choir, is presenting a series of fourconcerts in our area and all are invited to attend. This seasons theme, SpiritSeeking Light and Beauty, will feature a beautiful variety of sacred music fromLuthers time to the present day.

Concerts will be held at the following locations:

Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. - St. Paul Lutheran Church, Howards Grove, WI Friday@ 7:00 p.m. - Zion Lutheran Church, Antioch IL Saturday@ 7:00 p.m. - Trinity Lutheran Church, Watertown, WI Sunday @ 12, 7:30, 9, & 10:45 a.m. - St. Marks Church, Watertown, WI

For more information, visit www.canticumnovum-wels.org.



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VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDTO HELP PAINT ST. PAULS SCHOOL

- This Thursday through SaturdayThis Thursday through Saturday has been set aside to spruce up the

entrances, stairwells and classroom doorways with a fresh coat of paint.Please call Principal Pelischek at 563-5349 or 563-8613 if you can lend

a hand. Morning, afternoon, and evening crews will be set up. Bringyour favorite brushes and step ladders.

SUMMER ORGAN RECITAL SERIES - Thursdays @ Trin ity, WatertownTrinity Lutheran Church in Watertown is sponsoring a first-time ever noon hour or-

gan recital series every Thursday through August 20th. The Recitals will be from12:15 to 12:45 p.m. The admission is free. Each Thursday will be a different organ-ist. Trinity Lutheran Church is located between 4th and Wisconsin streets in Water-town.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONEWHO WOULD LIKE

A BABY-WELLNESS BASKET ?The Bethesda Group Home takes Baby-Wellness Baskets to families of new-

borns. Might we ask for your help? These generous gifts are for every family thathas a newborn. Do you know of someone blessed with a baby? Please contact ourchurch office (563-2263) so that we can share the information with Jerry Lemke, themanager of the Bethesda Group Home. Thanks so much for your help!

MIGHT YOU DONATE ITEMSFOR OUR BABY-WELLNESS BASKETS ?

Thank you to everyone who has donated items to our Baby-Wellnessbaskets in the past. These baskets are put together and delivered by the caringindividuals from the Bethesda Group Home, who are part of our congregation. The

baskets include a Bible and information on the meaning of Baptism - along withitems for new babies. We have been blessed with so many new babies that oursupplies are depleted.We are asking those who have adopted items in the past to please furnish more, ifthey are able. Anyone else who would be interested in adopting anItem should sign up on the sheet in the narthex or church office. You may make afinancial gift to the fund if you prefer - by using the special yellow envelopes in theback of the packets. Please write Baby-Wellness on the envelope.



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THANKS FOR A GREAT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

v The staff from Camp Philip who brought the exciting program of Lights,Camera, Action to St. Pauls

for this years Vacation Bible Schoolv All the wonderful helpers who assisted our Day Camp

leaders.v All those who prepared the snacks for the childrenv The ladies of Ladies Aid who provided two casseroles

every night for all of the Camp Phillip workers who stayedat the teacherage where Sy lives.

v Scott Walker and his son, Tristan, who were able to helpthe Marines move Terry Virgil to a first floor apartment inJohnson Creek. (This will be a blessing for him sincesteps are difficult for him.)

v All those who are Andrews, faithfully serving their Savior behind thescenes.

WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN:We want to remind all of our families of the exciting opportunities for children

at St. Pauls.Children can learn about Jesus every day in our Heart Land PreSchool

(Call Mrs. Bonnie Scholl 563-5349 Ext. 211) or in our Lutheran Elementary School(Call Mr. Harlan Pelischek 563-5349).

Along with these priceless opportunities, we are looking forward to sharingthe Bible Stories in Sunday School in our new Childrens Ministry area thisSeptember, God-willing. Children will be able to come to Sunday School via a brandnew entry way, and zip down to the Childrens ministry area via a slide. Pleasemark your calendars - Sunday, September 20th is the first day of Sunday School.

THANK YOU TO OUR PIANISTSWe are blessed to have several teenagers who have played the piano during thesummer services. They are playing the pre-service music and during the offering.These teens are: Steven Pelischek, Anna Kanter, Heidi Lindert, Shelby Graffin, andSarah Peters. We thank them for sharing their talents with us.

HELP NEEDED -ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEEnglish as a Second Language is held on Tuesday evenings, at 6:00 p.m., at St.

Pauls School. They need help with child care during this time. If you are able tohelp with this, please call Pastor John Willitz (563-8998) or Ilse Peters (563-7031).



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STEEL ORDERED FOR NEW ADDITIONMcGill Construction has placed an order for steel for the new entryway to our Chil-

drens Ministry area. When they cut an opening in the basement wall, they willneed steel to support the area above the opening in the wall. Once the steel arrives,construction will begin.

A MAN AND HIS DREAMDid you know that Steve Zambo operates Salty Earth Pictures right down the hill

from our church? Steves mission is to use media, such as, motion pictures, to pro-claim Christ to the nations. Steve is a man of many talents. He and his wife, Beth,are blessed with a gracious spirit. Theyre worth getting to know and more impor-tantly worth supporting financially and in prayer, in their ministry and vision.Stop in also, and visit their resale shop

(which helps support their ministry). Sayhello. Tell them you are their brother andsister in Christ. If you are able todonate a few hours in the operation oftheir resale shop, that will be much

appreciated. They need helpers.Please call Beth Zambo (920) 723-8021.Most importantly pray for their ministryso that the media may be used for godlyinfluence in our nation and the world.

GUEST FROM PAKISTANThis past Tuesday Pastor Mike and his wife, Cathy, picked up John, the 15-year old

son of the doctor in Pakistan who oversees our Bible Correspondence and TeachingSchool (BC & TS) which currently has 18,000 adults and children enrolled.John will be staying with the Duncans until Thursday, July 16th. This will be his first

visit to America. During his stay in America he will be attending the WELS Interna-tional Youth Rally in Ames, Iowa from Wednesday, July 8th through Saturday, July

11th.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY @ THE ESCAPE TEEN CENTERFOR HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE STUDENTS

The Escape, Fort Atkinsons newest Teen Center, is looking for students to volun-teer at the center over the summer months. The Escape is open on Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Fridays and provides a place for teens to socialize, play gamesand receive spiritual guidance. If you are at least a high school sophomore or are incollege, and are looking for a great place to volunteer this summer, The Escape isthe place for you. Please contact the director, Sy Vanissaveth (920) 723-1672.



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ANNIVERSARY GIFTKarl and Caroline Kube celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on June 26th.

They have given a gift of $50 to the Video Ministry for the Sunday morning worshipservices each week on Channel 20 cable TV. We thank them for theirgenerous gift, and pray that God will grant them much joy in the years ahead.

Happy Anniversary, Karl and Caroline!

LAID TO REST

V Helen Jones 101 years, 11 months, 18 days, died on June 29, 2009 andwas laid to rest on July 2, 2009.

V Orville Lemke - 87 years, 6 months, 10 days, died on June 27, 2009 and waslaid to rest on July 3, 2009.

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Yes, says the Spirit, for they shall restfrom their labors and their deeds will follow them (Revelations 14:13).

REPORT ON CHILDRENS FUNDLast Sunday $ 783 was given to the Childrens Fund. This money is used to helpus provide a low student-teacher ratio in our school. Each gift is a valuable contribu-tion to the General Fund for the support of the school.Each week we need $ 1,298 to meet our goal. So far we have received

$ 48,345. This is an overall shortfall in the Childrens Fund of $ 19,155.This shortfall is included in the shortfall for the Total Budget (listed at the end of the

bulletin) and is not in addition to that shortfall.If we are blessed with a surplus in the Childrens Fund, half of the surplus will be

used for finishing the Childrens Ministry area in the lower level of the addition andthe other half will be used for capital improvements in the school.

OUR LOVE FOR THE LORD

Total at all services 434

Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. 160Sunday @ 8:00 a.m. 204Sunday @ 10:00 a.m. 70

Received* Needed* 28 June 2009

$10,224 $ 13,222 Church Support

$661,289 $687,565 Year To Date

Total Budget

* For Church & School Childrens Fund



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Lakeside Lut heran High School News

Extended Learning Center Aide Needed

Job Classification: Starting pay at $10.00 per hour. Position will be 15 to 20 hours perweek during the school year. Candidate needs to be flexible as to the time of dayshe/he will be here. Times will be arranged as needed.

Job Description: To support students with their work. It will include Algebra, Geometry,Science, Biology, World History, Language Arts, plus others. Guided teaching in a oneon-one or group setting may be included. The candidate needs skills and strategies towork in a one-on-one or small group environment. Frequent communication and

collaboration with the Extended Learning Center director is expected. This position is tomonitor and report student progress to the ELC director.

More information is available on Lakeside Lutherans website (www.llhs.org) and in manyof Lakesides Federation congregations. Application forms will be mailed upon request.Applications are due Friday, July 17th at noon. Applications should be returned to theattention of Dr. Dennis Gulczynski. If you have any questions about the position, pleasecontact Ruth Hirschfeld - Lakeside Lutheran High School Extended Learning Coordinator(920) 648-2321 extension 210 (school) or (920) 563-6301 (home) or e-mail [email protected]

SPLEENS (= St . Pauls Teens)

WHATS HAPPENING FOR TEENS ?

Spleens will get together two nights in July. One of the nights we will invite

Bethanys teens. Mike Ulsberger is working on getting Brewer tickets for September. A Fall Retreat for teens will be held in September.

ESCAPE TEEN CENTER

The Escape Teen Center will be closed during the week of July 5th 11th. "The Escape," Teen Center, will host car washes this summer, on Sundays, July

26th and August 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Treats will be provided. All donationsare welcome, with a suggested donation of $10 per car.



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PARENTS ROOMIs located in the back of the church for thoseparents who find it necessary to take their child(ren) out of the sanctuary, The sound systemand the windows in the Parents room make itpossible for you to continue to worship with thecongregation.

PORTALS OF PRAYER & MEDITATIONSare available on the Kiosk in the Narthex or inthe Church Office.

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS & BULLETINSare located on the table in the Narthex for thosewith difficulty seeing.

CHURCH CALENDARS & SCHOOL NEWS-LETTERS are on the Kiosk in the Narthex.

VIDEO TAPESof our worship services are located in theChurch Office. To purchase a tape is $6.00.

RECYCLINGcontainers are available in the Church Office, for usedprinter cartridges and toners, McDonalds JeffersonCounty Receipts, Campbells labels, Box tops for Edu-cation, Franks County Market, Kwik Trip Milk Moola,and Kemps Caps.

RECYCLING ALUMINUM CANSby Mens Club on every 3rd Saturday from 8:0011:00 a.m. at the Bus Barn by school.

CHRISTIAN COUNSELINGLiving Branches Christian Counseling

Dan Hrobsky 920-563-8244600 Highland Ave. Fort Atkinson

Harbor Counseling Services-Ron Paynter 920-723-4283P.O. Box 291, 211 South Main St., Fort Atkinson

PARENTS ROOMIs located in the back of the church for thoseparents who find it necessary to take their child(ren) out of the sanctuary, The sound systemand the windows in the Parents room make itpossible for you to continue to worship with thecongregation.

PORTALS OF PRAYER & MEDITATIONSare available on the Kiosk in the Narthex or inthe Church Office.

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS & BULLETINSare located on the table in the Narthex for thosewith difficulty seeing.

CHURCH CALENDARS & SCHOOLNEWS-LETTERS are on the kiosk in the narthex.

DVDs & VIDEO TAPESof our worship services are located in theChurch Office. To purchase a tape is $6.00.

RECYCLINGcontainers are available in the Church Office, for usedprinter cartridges and toners, McDonalds JeffersonCounty Receipts, Campbells labels, Box tops for Edu-cation, Franks County Market, Kwik Trip Milk Moola,and Kemps Caps.

RECYCLING ALUMINUM CANSby Mens Club on every 3rd Saturday from 8:0011:00 a.m. at the Bus Barn by school.

CHRISTIAN COUNSELINGHarbor Counseling Services-

Ron Paynter 920-723-4283P.O. Box 291, 211 South Main St., Fort Atkinson

July Flower Committee

Caroline Kube *563-2151Connie Bradley563-4688Janet Knoll563-6070Margaret Pelischek563-8613

Sunday - July 5, 2009Summer Sermon Series

The 12 Disciples

8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Worship Servicewith communion 9:15 a.m. Teen & Adult Bible Study

Tuesday 1:00 p.m. English as a Second Language No Escape Teen Center today 6:00 p.m. English as a Second Language 6:30 p.m. Bible Information Class

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Bible Information Class No Escape Teen Center today 6:00 p.m. Church Council 6:00 p.m. St. Pauls Quilters meetin Fellowship Hall

7:00 p.m. LLHS Ladies Guild meets

Thursday 6:30 p.m. Worship Service

Friday 4:00 p.m. Wendt/RaleyWedding Rehearsal

No Escape Teen Center today

Saturday 1:00 p.m. Wendt/ Raley Wedding(at church)

5:30 p.m. Noel/Strom Wedding(in Janesville)

Sunday - July 12, 2009Summer Sermon Series

The 12 Disciples 8:00 a.m. Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Teen & Adult Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship

Heart Land Preschool (563-5349)Lakeside Lutheran High School (648-2321)


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