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Newsletter from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School
Can God take my guilt away?
This month’s favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 5:21
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
“I wish I could take it all away,” Mom whispered to her suffering five-year-old son. He had the flu for a couple of days now, and Mom’s heart was broken.
As he lay in his bed suffering from the chills and a fe-ver, there wasn’t much Mom could do except give him some children’s flu medicine and just be there for him. Mom felt helpless and wished she could take it all away from him. She even wished she could have the flu instead of her son.
When children are sick, the love of Mom and Dad really starts to shine through. In a heartbeat, parents go to extra lengths to make sure their kids are feeling as comfortable as possible. If you’re a parent, you’ve been there.
You make sure their pillow is extra fluffy. You bring their favorite juice box. You provide their favorite movie to watch. And any time you hear them call, you quickly respond with, “What can I do for you?”
The love of Mom and Dad goes so far that if they could take the sickness away, even be-come sick instead of their child, they would. But they can’t, and it hurts.
Has there ever been a time when you wished you could take it all away? Not just a sickness of a child, but something you did that you re-ally regret? Maybe it was something you did to end a close relationship with a friend.
Maybe you said something to a family member that you wish you could take
back. Maybe it was something that only you know about, but it haunts you each day.
It’s at moments like these that God’s love really starts to shine through. He knows your
sin, your guilt, your regrets. But God doesn’t just wish He could take them away. He did take them away. Jesus forgave them all!
God took your sin and guilt away when He put them on His only Son, Jesus. God loves you so much that Jesus died for your sin so that you would not have to. God forgave your guilt. God now considers you right with Him because of what Jesus did for you.
Wish your guilt and regrets could be taken away? They were. In their place, Jesus gives you forgiveness and eternal life. Now that ’s a love that shines through!
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1) Heather and Greg Dietzler (12)
10) Shelly and Ben Eberlein (7)
11) Jerry and Donna Marks (64)
Pastor and Claudia Valleau (46)
18) Ed and Pat Tesch (58)
24) John and Darlene Estlund (52)
25) Brian and Misty Nelson (30)
30) Andy and Margie Hogan (45)
31) Chad and Sheila Beyer (24)
1) Fern Fregien
3) Dale Brahmsteadt
6) Misty Nelson
9) Sherrie Cepress
Dan Spaulding
10) Sue Follett
Judy Martin
11) Karl Kuenzel
15) Bertie Schroeder
16) Jackie Ryun
18) Nils Carlson
19) Tom Graumann
20) Madison Dietzler
Tyler Hogan
21) Tyler Beyer
22) Geneva Krahn
23) Katie Kubat
24) Dave Bonsack
Pat Rozelle
25) Shena Davis
26) Bruce Mohns
27) Dave Etter
28) Danny Spaulding
29) Sue Berdan
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Rose & Tom Adams
Erik & Leah Alair
Ron & Diane Bannerman
Gary Bauer
Roger Beyer
Julie Bunt
Pauline Cattanach
Mary Cline
Elaine Craig
Dave & Jill
Mandy Ehlke
John Estlund
Pastor Robert Hartman
Karen Heiman
Scott & Debbie Heiman Family
Connie Heitl
Ben Holberg
Sean Jenkins in TN
Katie & Lily
Baby Oliver Kisewski
Elmer Loechler
Donna Marks, Jerry’s wife
Jonathan Mittelsteadt
Dr. Roger Newman
Becky & Sam Piper
Violet Powell
Elliot Przybylski
Rodney & mother, Ruth
Pat & Alan Rozelle
Jackie Ryun
Ryan, Betty H’s grandson
David Seidler
Family of Eugene Sigmund
Lorna Skicki
Loren Tullberg
Al Weiland
Pastor Mike Wolff
Family of Elton Zuege
ONLINE REQUESTS
Sarah Allerding’s Grandmother
Dyde in France
Forrest & Elizabeth in CA
Pat Hunziker in IN
Janet in CA
Junita in Hong Kong
Family of Jennifer Koniar
Kristin in US
Liam
Rev Dr Karl & Karen Kuenzel, Ecuador & family
Dr. Cheli & DeeDee Marichal
Markka, Joanne Farrington’s daughter
Melissa in England
Dan Raney in IL
Robert in Ecuador
Pastor Nathan Schulte
in Ecuador
Sonia in India
Pastor Philip & Kathryn Strack-bein in Ecuador
Dr. Shannon Straszewski
Syed Gul in Pakistan
Gloria Walters in NY
Those who are in the heat of afflictions, O God, console, support and
in Your due time deliver. God of all compassion, visit the sick with
healing, the troubled with calm, the grieving with comfort, and the
dying with peace. O Lord, hear the cries of your people, that those in
any need or pain may find healing and relief according to Your
gracious will. Amen
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August greetings,
The recent Congregational Meeting got me thinking about volunteering. Good Shepherd
is blessed with many wonderful volunteers, but based on the discussion during that meeting it
was obvious we need more. We know that God wants our faith to be evident to others. In
James 2:14, the following questions are posed. “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says
that he has faith but has no works? Such “faith” cannot save him, can it?” Our works can have a
major influence on the both the physical and spiritual life of others, including non-believers.
Volunteering is one way to live your faith. This month I want to share some of the health bene-
fits of volunteering. This information comes from the Mayo Clinic website, but similar thoughts
are found on other sites.
1.Volunteering decreases the risk of depression. Research has shown that volun-
teering leads to lower rates of depression, especially for individuals 65 and old-
er. Volunteering increases social interaction and helps build a support system
based on common interests — both of which have been shown to decrease de-
pression.
2.Volunteering helps people stay physically and mentally active. Volunteer activi-
ties get you moving and thinking at the same time. One study found that volun-
teering among adults age 60 and over provided benefits to physical and mental
health. Another study found that, in general, volunteers report better physical
health than do non-volunteers. Older volunteers experience greater increases in
life satisfaction and greater positive changes in their perceived health as a result
of volunteering.
3.Volunteering may reduce stress levels. Volunteering may enhance a person’s so-
cial networks to buffer stress and reduce risk of disease. By savoring time spent
in service to others, you will feel a sense of meaning and appreciation, both giv-
en and received, which can have a stress-reducing effect.
4.Volunteering may help you live longer. An analysis of data from the Longitudinal
Study of Aging found that individuals who volunteer have lower mortality rates
than those who do not, even when controlling for age, gender and physical
health. In addition, several studies have shown that volunteers with chronic or
serious illness experience declines in pain intensity and depression when serving
as peer volunteers for others also suffering from chronic pain.
5.Volunteering helps you meet others and develop new relationships. One of the
best ways to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships is to partic-
ipate in a shared activity together. Volunteering is a great way to meet new
people who share common interests with you. Dedicating your time as a volun-
teer also helps you expand your network and practice social skills with others.
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My suggestion is don’t wait to be “asked”, instead “volunteer”. You can get some service ideas by looking at the church website under “Serve.” Not sure what area of service fits you best? Check out the Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool on the WELS website at https://wels.net/wp-content/uploads/sgt/sgdt-1.html . Warning, the tool is 95 questions long.
May God bless all you do as a volunteer,
Kathy Lee, RN
As the newly elected congregation Vice-President and Chairman of the Stewardship
Committee, I want to thank the members of Good Shepherd that elected me to this
position.
I will be approaching men and women of our congregation who may be willing to serve
a one or two year term on the Stewardship Committee. This would be an appointment
by the Church Council. If you are interested, please call me at 715-459-8571 or talk to
any Council members.
For your reference, our Good Shepherd Constitution Article VII, Duties of Members
reads as follows:
A. It shall be the privilege and responsibility of all communicant members to attend
services regularly and partake of Holy Communion with due frequency.
B. It shall be the privilege and responsibility of all members to bring up their children
in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) and to this end,
teach them God’s Word in the home, send them to Sunday School, if possible to
a Christian Day School, and to catechetical instruction, and encourage them to
attend divine services regularly.
C. It shall be the privilege and responsibility of every communicant member to con-
tribute according to the time, ability, and treasure that the Lord gives toward
the various purposes and programs of the home church and school, and the var-
ious activities of Synod, and in general to assist in bearing its burdens, as well as
giving financial aid to all other activities that the congregation has made her
concern.
Our Stewardship Committee will use the foregoing as a guide to serve our congregation.
Yes, we are all busy; however, If you are willing to share your God-given time and
ability in this way, please contact me. Thank you.
Ron Fregien
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“On the day when I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Psalm 56:3
The Bible is refreshingly honest, isn’t it? The Psalmist David doesn’t say,
“if I am afraid.”, rather the Holy Spirit taught David to write, “when I am
afraid.” All human beings on earth – Christians and non-Christians– deal with
unease and fear: fear of getting sick, fear of a test a doctor may be ordering for
us, fear of never meeting the right person to marry, and a host stressors
As David’s back is up against the wall his enemies were closing
in. David had been running for his life away from a powerful murderer
with an army of soldiers. While doing that, David runs into the arms
of another jealous and dangerous enemy.
From the frying pan into the fire. The natural
thing is to be afraid. David does not hide his fear.
No, God instructed His psalm-writer to use these
words: “On the day when I am afraid, I will trust in
You.” Ps. 56:3 Was his fear real? Read for yourself:
“By David. A Miktam. when the Philistines had
seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for a man pants as he
pursues me. All day long an attacker presses against me. Those who
spy on me pant as they pursue me all day long. Yes, many are attack-
ing me boldly. All day long they twist my words. All their thoughts
against me are evil. They gather together. They hide. They try to trip
me by grabbing my heels while they wait to take my life. Ps. 56:1–2, 5
–6
Yet, more than once in this psalm, David said, “I will not fear”
Ps. 56:4,11. So how can David really say that when he is afraid, on the
run or in captivity with his very life on the line? David could face horrifying tri-
als because David knew where to turn in horrifying trials. “On the day when I
am afraid, I will trust in You. In God I praise His word. In God I trust. I will
not fear. What can flesh do to me?” Psalm 56:3–4
“When I am afraid . . . ” God reveals that the danger, the trial, the fear of
David was real. Philistines cruelty made the butchery of islamicism look like
child’s play. And King Saul and his army added deep and great anxiety.
“I am afraid” These are plain words from this warrior on the run for his life.
But for not long.
“When I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God I praise His word. In
God I trust. I will not fear.” Anytime you see someone move from “I am
afraid” to “I will not fear,” be curious and ask how. Surely David overcame fear
and his story might inspire someone who is afraid. But God reveals the “How
to” trust in God when our fears come at us.
What happened with David between “I am afraid” and “I will not fear”?
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David trust in God. So, trust in God when you are afraid. “On the day when I am
afraid, I will trust in You. In God I praise His word. In God I trust. I will not fear.
What can flesh do to me?” Psalm 56:3–4
David trusted, even praised, God’s word. He did not pray vague prayers of hope.
God’s Word anchored David’s faith onto specific promises of God. Instead of dwelling
on the terrifying real danger, David set his mind on God’s words. Slowly, threats weak-
ened as the strength and gracious power of God becomes closer and clearer.
GET THE WORD ON THE WORD! Linger in in Psalm 119. Nowhere
else in the Bible is Scripture exalted and celebrated like it is in Scrip-
ture’s longest chapter. Tucked into those 176 verses, though, are notes
on the power of God’s word to calm our fears and carry us through sor-
row.
“My soul melts with sorrow. By Your words make me stand firm.”
Psalm 119:28.
“I have suffered much. Lord, give me life according to Your words.”
Psalms119:107.
“You are my Hiding Place and my Shield. I wait confidently for
Your word.” Psalm 119:114.
“I get up before dawn, and I cry for help. I wait confidently for Your
word”. Psalm 119:147.
“Officials persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at
Your word.” Psalm 119:161.
“This is how I will know that God is for me. In God I praise a word.
In the Lord I praise a word. In God I trust. I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?” Psalm 56:9-11.
God is for you. And if God is for you, who can possibly be against you (Romans 8:31)? When fears come — and they will come, even today —
you know where to go for peace that surpasses
all understanding. And Jesus says to you, “I have
told you these things, so that you may have peace
in Me. In this world you are going to have trouble.
But be courageous! I have overcome the
world.” (John 16:33). And because you are in him,
and He lives in you, through faith, you have over-
come the world (1 John 5:4–5).
So snuggle up onto God’s lap. Rest your head on His
arm and as He holds you. Sing along David, “I will trust
in You...I will not fear.”
From my family to you and yours, happy resting!
Alive in Jesus! Pastor Tullberg
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Our Ladies’ Group quietly gathers gifts from our members and friends over the year. They
pool them and use them to support and encourage our missionaries and their families, our
students attending school, those preparing for the public ministry. They also carry out a
Christian communication ministry for our members with cards and notes. However, the
various avenues people used for quietly giving are now not able to be used for a while be-
cause of the wuhan virus.
If you are able and willing, please consider giving an additional support-gift to our Ladies’
Group ministries. We thank this faithful quiet group for their continual prayers and en-
couragements of the members and friends of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School.
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Music Honors
Jayme Brahmsteadt was one of six seniors recognized during a virtual Honors
Convocation on May 7 for her contributions to Wisconsin Lutheran College’s (WLC)
music program. The Golden Lyre Award was awarded to Jayme and another stu-
dent in recognition of their talent and contributions to the programs of the WLC
music department. Jayme said, “Singing in the Wisconsin Lutheran Choir and
Chamber Choir has impacted my life in an astounding way. Learning from Dr.
Nowack, among other faculty, I have grown immensely as a musician. My most
memorable choir experience took place on the 2017 choir tour to Washington and
Alaska. We sang Felix Mendelssohn’s For God Commanded Angels in front of the
visible mountain summit of Denali, North America’s highest peak! I thank the Lord
endlessly for these gratifying college memories as I prepare for my career and life
in service to Him.” Jayme majored in Music and Business Administration. (Edited
from the Wisconsin Lutheran College Magazine.)
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Come and See! Go and Tell!
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
and School—WELS
10611 Highway 13 South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Phone: 715-325-3355
www.1goodshepherd.org
Pastor Paul A. Tullberg | Pastor John Melke
Educator & Principal Donna Tullberg
NON-PROF ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO.7
WIS RAPIDS, WI
Or Current Resident
2 Corinthians 5:21
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
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