september 19, 2010 church bulletin, saint paul's evangelical lutheran church

8/8/2019 September 19, 2010 Church Bulletin, Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

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PastorsMichael Duncan(920) 723-4243Paul Scharrer

(920) 723-1623

Principal St. PaulsHarlan Pelischek 563-5349

Our ServicesThursday6:30 p.m.

Sunday8:00 & 10:30 a.m.(winter schedule)

Sunday MorningService on Cable TV

Channel 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Escape Teen DirectorSy Vanissaveth(414) 232-1350

Our Chur ch Office563-2263

Visit our Website !www.stpaulsfort.net

E-Mail

[email protected]

St. Pauls Ev. Lutheran ChurchFort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pass On Gods Word

To the Next Generation

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ST. PAULS EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH

17th Sunday of Pentecost September 16th & 19th, 2010

Theme of the Day

Pass onGods Word

To the Next Generation

Hymns: 432 516 440 & 256 & 260 316 293

Order of Service: Special Order of Service (see bulletin announcement)

First Reading: 2 Peter 3:3-7 & 17, 18The theme of our Childrens Center is: Noahs Ark where childrenenter Gods ark of salvation as they learn the timeless truths ofScripture. While the world scoffs at the truths of Scripture and evenmany churches have given up these truths our Childrens Centeris dedicated and completely true in every word.

Heart Land Preschool sings @ 8:00 a.m. : Father NoahSecond Reading: Mark 10:13-16Jesus says, Let the little children come to me. He wants the childrento learn about him and be blessed through him. Our Childrens Centeris an open door where children and their families become connectedto Jesus and to the church as they learn the timeless truths ofScripture.

Sermon: Psalm 78:4-7

Children are the Key



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2 Peter 3:3-7 & 17, 183 First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffingand following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, "Where is this `coming' hepromised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the be-ginning of creation." 5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God's word theheavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water. 6 By these

waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. 7 By the same wordthe present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judg-ment and destruction of ungodly men.17 Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that youmay not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure posi-tion. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Tohim be glory both now and forever! Amen.

Mark 10:13-1613 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disci-ples rebuked them. 14When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Letthe little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God be-

longs to such as these. 15 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the king-dom of God like a little child will never enter it." 16And he took the children in hisarms, put his hands on them and blessed them.

Psalm 78:4-7

4 We will we will tell the next generationthe praiseworthy deeds of the LORD,

his power, and the wondershe has done.

5 He decreed statutes for Jacoband established the law in Israel,

which he commanded our forefathersto teach their children,

6 so the next generation would know them,even the children yet to be born,

and they in turn would tell their children.7 Then they would put their trust in God

and would not forget his deedsbut would keep his commands.



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SIMPLIFIED ORDER OF SERVICE TODAYFor the Dedication of our Childrens Center we will have a simplified order of ser-

vice.

InvocationOpening Hymn: 432 I Am Jesus Little Lamb

Readings from ScriptureConfession of FaithNicene Creed on page 31Hymn before the Sermon: 516 You Parents Hear What Jesus TaughtSermonOfferingConfession of Sins using Private Confession on pages 154, 155Words of InstitutionDistributionHymns During Distribution: 440 & 256 & 260Thanksgiving for the gifts we have received in Holy CommunionHymn 316Individual Prayer Requests and Lords PrayerPrayer of Dedication (see insert)

Preschool Children SingClosing Hymn: 293 Gods Word Is Our Great HeritageAnnouncementsChildren lead the way out of church

THE THEME OF OUR CHILDRENS CENTERThe goal and mission of our Childrens Center is expressed in the theme:

Welcome to N oahs A r k

Where children enter Gods Ark of Salvationas they learn the timeless truths of Scripture

RULES FOR THE SLIDEChildren will be able to go down the slide oncea Sunday as they make their way to

Sunday School or our Jr. Bible Studynot again and again. Since today is theOpen House children will be able to go down the slide threetimes. Each time achild goes down the slide their hand will be stamped. There will be helpers at thetop and bottom of the slide. Little ones who are afraid to go down the slide will beescorted down the stairs. (Parents are welcome to accompany their children downthe slide if they so desire.) Little children go first, older children wait until theyounger ones have gone down.



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GIFTS FOR CHILDREN TODAYIn the Childrens Center today

children will be able to receive neon,helium-filled animal balloons, animal capsand a small bag of other goodies. Theballoons should not be brought into church,

but picked up after the services whenfamilies are ready to return home. This isthe day which the LORD has made! Let usrejoice and be glad in it !

REFRESHMENTS ON BOTH LEVELSMens Club will be serving Coffee Hour on the main level in the fellowship hall. Par-

ents of preschoolers will be serving refreshments in the dining area on the lowerlevel in the Childrens Center. Food and drink in the lower level should be kept inthe snack area.

ENJOY THE NEW PATIO

What a beautiful patio we have outside the new entrance to the Childrens Center.What a lovely place to visit with friends and enjoy the fresh air. Weather-permittingthis patio is available to our families as a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of theoutdoors. We are grateful to Mason Belzer and to his helpers, such as, Jim Brock,for making this patio. Mason and Jim are young husbands andfathers in our congregation.

HOSTS & HOSTESSES IN DIFFERENT ROOMS OF CHILDRENS CENTERYou are invited to walk through the new Childrens Center. Hosts and hostesses

will be located in each room of the Childrens Center to explain how each room willbe used and to answer any questions you may have about the area.

LIFE-SIZE ANIMALS IN NOAHS ARKCHILDRENS CENTERThis week we added three new

animals to the collection of animals in NoahsArk Childrens Center. All of theseanimalsalong with the slidehave beendonated by members of the congregation.We are grateful for their generosity. Littlechildren are fascinated by the animals.Dont be bitten by the tiger under the stairs.



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BEAUTIFUL, LIFE-LIKE MURALSOF NOAHS ARK AND THE FLOODWe are richly blessed to have beautiful,life-like murals of Noahs Ark and theFlood in the new ChildrensCenter. These murals have been used

in publications sold by Answers InGenesis. The publisher, New LeafPress has given us permission toreproduce these incredible paintings.They did not charge us anything to dothis. This type of generosity is unheardof in the publishing industry. We aregrateful for their generosity and theirdesire to spread the word about themessage of the Flood. The talentedartist is Tom Dooley. All he hasrequested is that we send him pictures

of the murals.

NOT EVERYTHING IS FINISHED IN CHILDRENS CENTERIt has been our desire to have everything finished in the Childrens Center by this

Sunday, September 19th. While tremendous progress has been made toward thisgoal, there are still several items to be added to the Center. These items include:

Some hands-oninteractive activities for the Children to participate in so theymay learn about the Flood.

A dividing wall to partition the largest room into two smaller rooms in the south-east corner of the lower level.

A display of educational materials for children to learn about the reality of the

Flood of Noahits message of law and gospelGods judgment on sin andGods deliverance for all who trust in him. These materials will also demonstratein a fascinating way the historical accuracy of the Scriptures.

A desk with a computer by the registration counter. A whiteboard on the wall in the large gathering area in the middle of the Chil-

drens Center. This will allow video presentations and interactive learning.

We talked about waiting until these above items were installed, but felt that the Je-sus Kids ministry and the Before & After School care program needed to use thisspace a.s.a.p..

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE



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TO THE CHILDRENS MINISTRY AREA COMMITTEEThe members of the Childrens Ministry Area Committee are:

Gary Strohm, ChairmanJohn HupkeVic Munro

Sandy Mayer,Harry ReimerBonnie Rohde-Scholl, PreschoolHope Rohde, PreschoolAdvisoryPastors Duncan

& Scharrer & Sarah OwensDirector of Jesus Kids

There have been many people in the past who have helped in various ways. With-out the help of so many people we could not have done what God has enabled us todo.

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO THE ARCHITECTAND TO OUR CONTRACTORSWe are grateful to our architect, Craig Ellsworth.He has done a marvelous job in designing a beautiful en-trance for the Childrens Center. This space is a wonderfulentrance that stresses the importance of this ministry andthe value that we place on children. The natural lightingwhich filters down into the lower level of our addition is agift from the Father of the heavenly lights (James 1:17).It is healthy for children to have a source of natural light.The lights brings good cheer and warmth to whatotherwise what might have had the feel of a basement.

We are grateful to our contractors who worked on the Chil-drens Center. Many of them cut their costs or even donated materials and labor.AMAZING! They have asked us not to mention their names, but God know s whothey are.

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO THE OPEN HOUSE COMMITTEEThey are: Sarah Owens, Sandy Mayer, Bonnie Rohde-School, Hope Rohde, Mindy

Walker and Pastors Duncan and Scharrer. John Hupke, Vic Munro and David Arndtdid a lot of clean-up in getting ready for the Open House today.



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MISSION FESTIVAL IS ONE WEEK EARLYTHIS YEAR

This year our Mission Festival will be next Sunday, September26th. Our guest Preacher will be Missionary to East Asia,Jonathan Bare, a Grandson of our congregation. To usethe special offering envelope in the box of envelopes, you will

have to LOOK AHEAD one week and pull it out so that youcan use it on the day of our Mission FestivalSunday, Sep-tember 26th.

REGISTER FOR JESUS KIDSOR YOUTH & TEEN BIBLE STUDIES

Theres a table set up in our entryway, where you can register your childrenand our youth may register themselves. There are also forms on the table by theelevators. Have questions or want to register in another way? Call or e-mail SarahOwens: 920-568-5806/[email protected].

Childrenage 3- 4th grade - Jesus Kids

Youthgrades 5-8 - Jr. Bible Study(Come and help plan a new name for our group!)

High School Teens - Teen Bib le StudyDevelopmentally Disabled - Jesus Cares MinistryAdults - Adult Bible Study

PUBLIC SCHOOL CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGINTHIS TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY @ 3:30-5 p.m.

Once again we are planning Confirmation Classes on Tuesdays in ourFellowship Hall or on Wednesdays in the lower level of our school at 3:30-5:00 p.m..If parents or youth have questions, please call Pastor Scharrer (920) 723-1623.What a privilege it is to study Gods Word with our youth, 6th 8th grades. High

School aged youth are welcome as well.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR JESUS CARES MINISTRYThis Tuesday @ 6:30 7:30 p.m.Our Jesus Cares Ministry serves the

developmentally disabled. We offer this ministry every Sun-day morning at 9:15 a.m. and every third Tuesdayof the month. We are in need of volunteers for thisrewarding ministry. Child-care is available. If you havequestions, call Rachel Backlund (747-3229), Kelli Strese(568-1642) or Melinda Ulsberger (397-7130).



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AN UNNAMED TEEN GROUP INVITES YOU TO . . .

Free breakfast! Next Sunday

Between Services

Pancakes Juice Great Talk

All High School teens are invited!

Spread the word. Ian who?

A new teen group is coming back to St. Pauls.

BLACKHAWK CHORALESingers Needed - Next Sunday @ 7 p.m.Pastor Richard Lehmann, of Peace-Janesville, will be directing the

Blackhawk Chorale again this year. This choir in our Blackhawk District consistsof members from area WELS churches from Ft. Atkinson down to Rockford.Rehearsals will be on Sunday evenings for 2 hours, initially at Peace.

The organizational meeting will be next Sunday at 7 p.m. One of the BlackhawkChorale Concerts will be in the morning service at New Life-Rockford on SundayNovember 14th at 9 a.m.If you are interested, you may e-mail or call Pastor Richard Lehmann

([email protected] or 608-752-0258). Please give him your name, address,phone number and the voice in which you usually sing. Peace Lutheran Church isin Janesville at 1550 S. Osborne.Sing to the Lord a new song!

GIFT OF THANKFULNESSA gift of $175 has been given to the lower level of the Childrens Ministry from

Wayne Schultz in honor of his wife Cindy Schultz, who celebrated a special birthday

last Sunday. Happy Birthday Cindy !

OUR LOVE FOR THE LORD FINANCIAL New Fiscal Year starts July 1st

Total at all services 442

Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. 104Sunday @ 8:00 a.m. 184Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. 154

BUDGET NEEDS

Debt Retirement - $428 Year To Date - $6,729

Received Needed Sept. 12, 2010

$ 10,907 $14,038 Last Week

$ 133,708 $154,423 Year To Date



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Received* Needed* 15 November 2009

$14,544 $ 13,349 Church Support

$253,346 $ 266,972 Year To Date

Total Budget

* For Church & School Childrens Fund

Escape Teen Cent er

Lakeside Lut her an High School News

KIDS C.A.R.E. PROJECT 1ST QUARTER MISSIONSOur students will be given a mission box next week in which they may save coins

for the Kids C.A.R.E. project for Antigua and St. Lucia. Many of our Lutheran

schools , Sunday Schools and childrens groups have placed their money into theboxes and brought them in for missions. Please help your child place coins intohis/her box for the children of Antigua & St. Lucia. The collection will run during theentire first quarter of our school year.

REPORT ON ACT SCORES @ LAKESIDEACT Research Services recently released the ACT scores of the members of Lake-

sides Class of 2010. In all, 81 Lakeside students wrote this examination last schoolyear. Lakesides scores were 24.3 in English, 24.8 in Mathematics, 24.5 in Read-ing, and 23.8 in Science. These scores compare favorably with state ACT averagesof 21.5, 22.0, 22.3, and 22.2, respectively. And they compare favorably with theFort Atkinson School District ACT averages of 23.0, 23.1, 24.0, and 23.5 respec-tively. The composite score for Lakeside students writing this examination was24.5, compared with Wisconsins composite score of 22.1 and Fort Atkinson Dis-tricts of 23.5. Nationally, Wisconsins composite score tied for third with Nebraska.Minnesota and Iowa held the nations top two spots, respectively.

THE ESCAPE TEEN CENTER NEEDS YOUR HELPThe Escape Teen Center needs your help! On Satur-

day, September 25th. We are participatingin the City Wide Rummage Sale, and we are looking

for items that we can sell! If you have old furniture,clothing, computers or anything else you'd like to getrid of, please consider donating it to the Escape.Since we are a 501c3 nonprofit, you can

use this as tax-deductible donation. Please contactChristine Olson ([email protected] or 414-333-7809) if you haveitems to donate. You may also donate items by dropping them off during our regu-lar hours.

St . Pauls School



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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. A trailer isavailable in the parking lot for your bags of aluminumcans.

CHRISTIAN COUNSELINGHarbor Counseling Services-

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

Sunday - September 19, 2010 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

with communion 9:15 a.m. Dedication & Open House

of the Childrens Ministry

Monday 6:00 p.m. Pioneers 6:00 p.m. Escape Board of Directors 6:30 p.m. Handbell Choir 6:30 p.m. Bd. of Outreach

Tuesday 1:00 p.m. English as a Second Language 3-9 p.m. Escape Teen Center 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Class 6:00 p.m. English as a Second Language 6:30 p.m. Bible Information Class 6:30 p.m. Jesus Cares

Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Escape Teen Center 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Class 6:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir

Thursday 6-8 p.m. Escape Teen Center 6:30 p.m. Worship Service

Friday 9:30 a.m. Bible Information Class

6-10 p.m. Escape Teen Center

Sunday - September 26, 2010Mission Festival

with Missionary Jonathan Bare 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Live Presentationin Fellowship hall with Jonathan Bare 9:15 a.m. Jesus Kids Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Jesus Cares in Conf. Room

September Flower Commi ttee

Amy Hoeft *563-5644Janet Knoll563-6070Judy Kruse568-9897Judy Reu563-4259


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