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The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer
By: Pastor Dave Hatch
The Holy Spirit. Why would Lutherans talk about
The Holy Spirit? We are not Pentecostals or
Charismatics, are we? Goodness, we should stick to
the academics, the liturgy, the Catechism, and our
low-key solemn traditional ways!
Or should we?
The role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian
is richer, wider, and deeper than we can ever
comprehend. The Holy Spirit’s influence goes from
the natural knowledge of God imprinted on the heart
[Romans 2:15-17], to the ignition of the conscience
alarming a person of a disturbance in his soul, to a
Holy drawing of the sinner, in repentance, to the cross
and open tomb for a restoration of the inner life of the
soul, to a continuous filling and guiding in the
Christian’s walk, teaching him to discern good from
evil, in thoughts, words, and deeds through and
including comforting the Christian in the crossing
from this world to that which is to come.
We Lutherans, reflecting on the Scripture, have
gleaned a mighty theological harvest about the Holy
Spirit. Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms, our
Lutheran Confessions and our liturgy, contain mounds
of descriptive text on this amazing Third Member of
the Holy Trinity. Here are just a few examples taken
from our Confessions…
And after God through the Holy Ghost in Baptism
has kindled and effected a beginning of the true
knowledge of God and faith, we should pray Him
without ceasing that through the same spirit and
His grace, by means of the daily exercise of
reading and practising God's Word, He would
preserve in us faith and His heavenly gifts,
strengthen us from day to day, and keep us to the
end. For unless God Himself be our schoolmaster,
we can study and learn nothing that is acceptable
to Him and salutary to ourselves and others. (2010-01-31). The Book of Concord - Concordia Triglotta Edition (Kindle Locations 9228-9232). Kindle Edition
And in Christians this repentance continues until
death, because through the entire life it contends
with sin remaining in the flesh, as Paul, Rom.
7:23, testifies that he wars with the Law in his
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members, etc., and that not by his own powers, but
by the gift of the Holy Ghost, which follows the
remission of sins. This gift daily cleanses and
sweeps out the remaining sins, and works so as to
render man truly pure and holy. (2010-01-31). The Book of Concord - Concordia Triglotta
Edition (Kindle Locations 9309-9312). Kindle Edition
Fifthly, this hereditary evil is so great and horrible
that only for the sake of the Lord Christ it can be
covered and forgiven before God in the baptized
and believing. Moreover, human nature, which is
perverted and corrupted thereby, must and can be
healed only by the regeneration and renewal of the
Holy Ghost, which, however, is only begun in this
life, but will not be perfect until in the life to
come. (2010-01-31). The Book of Concord - Concordia Triglotta
Edition (Kindle Locations 9007-9010). Kindle Edition
For, first, although man's reason or natural
intellect indeed has still a dim spark of the
knowledge that there is a God, as also of the
doctrine of the Law, Rom. 1:19ff, yet it is so
ignorant, blind, and perverted that when even the
most ingenious and learned men upon earth read
or hear the Gospel of the Son of God and the
promise of eternal salvation, they cannot from
their own powers perceive, apprehend, understand,
or believe and regard it as true, but the more
diligence and earnestness they employ, wishing to
comprehend these spiritual things with their
reason, the less they understand or believe, and
before they become enlightened and are taught by
the Holy Ghost, they regard all this only as
foolishness or fictions. 1 Cor. 2:14: The natural
man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God;
for they are foolishness unto him. (2010-01-31). The Book of Concord - Concordia Triglotta
Edition (Kindle Locations 9195-9201). Kindle Edition
During the next worship service, look for references to
the Holy Spirit in the liturgy, the Scripture, and in the
music. What you won’t see, but will be affected by, is
the role of the Holy Spirit through the reading of the
Word, preaching of it, and the mystery of the Lord’s
Supper. Here, He is working in your soul to keep oil
in your lamp!
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
120 S. Henry Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
(920) 468-4065
Senior Pastor – David H. Hatch Church Office – Michelle Burhite
(920) 465-8118 (920) 468-4065 [email protected] [email protected]
Associate Pastor – Greg Hovland Preschool Director – Christina Scholz (920) 544-3614 (920) 468-3596
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Official Acts
Weddings: Amy Lynn Sauer and Casey Lee Wagner Kathleen Siebert and Bill Sconzert
United at Our Saviour on August 25, 2012 United on September 15, 2012
Baptisms: Julian Wesley Brantley Molly Mae Officer Born: April 9, 2012 Born: November 22, 2011
Baptized: September 6, 2012 Baptized: September 15, 2012
Son of Angel Brantley and Anna Wendt Daughter of Wayne Officer and Brittney Rankel
Lincoln Noah Elmer
Born: July 13, 2012
Baptized: September 16, 2012 Son of Jason and Tia Elmer
Membership Changes:
IN: Paul and Lynn Steinhaus and minor, baptized children, Marissa, Lydia and Kambria, transfer from Hope Lutheran, De Pere, WI (LCMS)
OUT: Kimm (Alden) and Angie DeWitt, transfer to Hope Lutheran, De Pere, WI (LCMS)
December 2012 OSLC Usher Schedule Day Date Service Lead Usher Team
Sun. 02-Dec 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 02-Dec 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
Sun. 02-Dec 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Thu. 06-Dec 7:00 pm HC P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 09-Dec 7:45 am HC M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 09-Dec 9:15 am HC D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 09-Dec 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu. 13-Dec 7:00 pm N. Krueger †UN; †UN; †UN
Sun. 16-Dec 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 16-Dec 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 16-Dec 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 20-Dec 7:00 pm HC C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 23-Dec 7:45 am HC J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 23-Dec 9:15 am HC D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 23-Dec 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Mon. 24-Dec 1:30 pm HC R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Mon. 24-Dec 3:30 pm HC A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Mon. 24-Dec 5:30 pm HC W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
Mon. 24-Dec 7:30 pm HC P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Tue. 25-Dec 10:00 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Sun. 30-Dec 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 30-Dec 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 30-Dec 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Mon. 31-Dec 6:00 pm HC N. Krueger †UN; †UN; †UN
† UN -Usher Needed: If you'd like to volunteer as an usher; Please contact the Lead usher of the group you'd like to join, Or, contact Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014 or email [email protected]
November 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
‘Every Sunday Communion’ begins this month. This includes the weekday
services as well. We thank the members of Our Saviour who have joined the
Altar guild to make this possible.
1 ALL SAINTS DAY
9am Truth Project
12:15pm Worship
6:30pm Truth Project
7pm Trad Worship
2
3
10:30am ABC
festival at Hope
Lutheran, DP
3:30pm Open Gym
Daylight savings
time – fall back
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7:45am Trad Worship
8am ACC Class
9:15am Praise Worship
9:15am Truth Project
9:30am Sunday School
10:30am SS Teacher meeting
10:45am Trad Worship
12pm Packers @ Lambeau
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6:30pm Cub Scouts
7pm Board of Elders
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6:30am General Election
7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
7pm Choir Practice
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12pm Staff Meeting
3pm Youth Night
5pm Weds Night Meal
6pm Prayer Time
6:30pm Praise Band
6pm Confirmation
6:30pm SH Bible Study
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12:15pm Worship
4pm Fish Fry Prep
7pm Trad Worship w/
Confirmation Exam
8pm Confirmation
rehearsal
No preschool or
Trinity classes
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5pm Monthly Fish Fry
9am-4pm Rummage
sale at Redeemer
Lutheran
10 9am-12pm Rummage
sale at Redeemer
Lutheran 3:30pm Open Gym
4pm Blazin’ in the
Son Auction,
Riverside Ballroom
11 VETERANS DAY
Mite Box Sunday 7:45am Trad Worship w/
Holy Baptism
9:15am ACC Class
9:15am Praise Worship
9:30am Sunday School
10:45am Trad Worship w/
Confirmation
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7pm Church Council
13
7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
7pm Choir Practice
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12pm Staff Meeting
3pm Youth Night
5pm Weds Night Meal
6pm Praise Band
6pm Confirmation
6pm Prayer Time
6:30pm Worn Out
Women
6:30pm SH Bible Study
7:30pm Youth Board
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8:30am Worn Out
Women
9am PS field trip
11:30am Trinity early
dismissal
12:15pm Worship
7pm Trad Worship
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No 4K (meet on the 15th
for field trip)
No Trinity classes
17
3:30pm Open Gym
18
7:45am Trad Worship
9:15am Praise Worship
9:30am Sunday School
10:45am Trad Worship w/
Adult Confirmation
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7pm Board of
Education
No preschool or 4K
classes all week
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7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
5:30pm Praise Band
6:30pm Cub Scout meeting
7:30pm Choir Practice
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11:30am Trinity early
dismissal
12pm Staff Meeting
7pm Thanksgiving Eve
worship
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9am Thanksgiving
worship
No Trinity classes
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No Trinity Classes
24 3:30pm Open Gym
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7:45am Trad Worship
9:15am Praise Worship
10:45am Trad Worship
26 6:30pm GBLSA
7pm Stewardship
27 7am Bible Study
8am OLM meeting
9am Bible Study
7pm Choir Practice
28 12pm Staff Meeting
3pm Youth Night
5pm Weds Night Meal
6pm Praise Band
6pm Prayer Time
6pm Confirmation
6:30pm Worn Out
Women
6:30pm SH Bible Study
29 ADVENT I
8:30am Worn Out
Women
9am Truth Project
12:15pm Worship
6:30pm Truth Project
7pm Trad Worship
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A Word on “Thanksgiving” from the Timeline
By: Pastor Dave Hatch
It is a magnificent experience to read the words from
the hearts and minds of believers who have come and
gone before us; snippets from the “great cloud of
witnesses*” (Hebrews 12:1).
Let’s go back on the timeline and listen in on the inner
voice of a Christian who was born 347AD; that is 1665
years ago! Meet John Chrysostom. When we start to
read John’s writings, our souls will glow with joy.
The Christian Classics Ethereal Library tells us about
John Chrysostom…
St. John, named Chrysostom (golden-mouthed) on
account of his eloquence, came into the world of
Christian parents, about the year 344, in the city
of Antioch. His mother, at the age of 20, was a
model of virtue. He studied rhetoric under
Libanius, a pagan, the most famous orator of the
age. In 374, he began to lead the life of an
anchorite in the mountains near Antioch, but in
386 the poor state of his health forced him to
return to Antioch, where he was ordained a priest.
In 398, he was elevated to the See of
Constantinople and became one of the greatest
lights of the Church. But he had enemies in high
places and some were ecclesiastics, not the least
being Theophilus, Patriarch of Alexandria, who
repented of this before he died. His most powerful
enemy, however, was the empress Eudoxia, who
was offended by the apostolic freedom of his
discourses. Several accusations were brought
against him in a pseudo-council, and he was sent
into exile.
In the midst of his sufferings, like the apostle, St.
Paul, whom he so greatly admired, he found the
greatest peace and happiness. He had the
consolation of knowing that the Pope remained
his friend, and did for him what lay in his power.
His enemies were not satisfied with the sufferings
he had already endured, and they banished him
still further, to Pythius, at the very extremity of
the Empire. He died on his way there on
September 14, 407. Source: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/chrysostom
John Chrysostom confronting Aelia Eudoxia, in a 19th
Century painting by Jean-Paul Laurens
Wikipedia tells us more about John…
He lived with extreme asceticism (a lifestyle
characterized by abstinence from various worldly
pleasures) and became a hermit in about 375; he
spent the next two years continually standing,
scarcely sleeping, and committing the Bible to
memory. As a consequence of these practices, his
stomach and kidneys were permanently damaged
and poor health forced him to return to Antioch.
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He is recognized by the Eastern Orthodox Church
and the Catholic Church as a saint and as a Doctor
of the Church. Churches of the Western tradition,
including the Roman Catholic Church, some
Anglican provinces, and parts of the Lutheran
Church, commemorate him on 13 September.
Known as "the greatest preacher in the early
church", John's homilies have been one of his
greatest lasting legacies. Chrysostom's extant
homiletical works are vast, including many
hundreds of exegetical homilies on both the New
Testament (especially the works of Saint Paul) and
the Old Testament (particularly on Genesis).
Among his extant exegetical works are sixty-seven
homilies on Genesis, fifty-nine on the Psalms,
ninety on the Gospel of Matthew, eighty-eight on
the Gospel of John, and fifty-five on the Acts of
the Apostles.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chrysostom
And now for a simple quote from Saint John
Chrysostom that applies to “Thanksgiving”, or rather,
“Giving thanks”…
Even if it be disease or poverty…, for seen and
unseen benefits…, and for those which we receive
against our will; …but also whenever we are either
in poverty, or in sicknesses, or are being insulted,
then let us intensify our thanksgiving;
thanksgiving, I mean, not in words, nor with the
tongue, but in deeds and works, in mind and in
heart; let us give thanks to Him with all our souls. St. John Chrysostomos, Homily 19 on Ephesians, 2,
Patrologia Græca, Vol. LXII, cols. 129-130
For some, the new books are those that are the ones that
were printed a hundred years ago. And the best books
are 2500 years old or more. They are free to read on the
internet. Many are only ninety-nine cents on a Kindle.
For example, for the price of a ringtone for your phone
you can own the collected writings of most any out of
print author. Wowsers!
You can read and search the works by St. John
Chrysostom here:
http://www.ccel.org/ccel/chrysostom?show=worksBy
* Hebrews 12:1 - Therefore, since we are surrounded
by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off
everything that hinders and the sin that so easily
entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race
marked out for us.
Volume 1, Issue 11 November 2012
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[email protected]. Thanks to those who have already
commented! We are always seeking more
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Final Report on Super Sale
The Super Sale is behind us now and we are looking forward to doing it again next year with your help.
Please continue cleaning and purging your homes of unwanted and unneeded items in great condition and
bring them to the lower level storage room. It’s not too early to begin to think how you might help with the
sale next year.
The sale this past August added $4,816.14 to our treasury! The committee would like to extend a huge thank
you to everyone who helped to make the sale possible. It takes many people doing many jobs to organize the
great event that we have. Our reputation has been established and many people look forward to shopping at
our sale every year. Our merchandise is reasonably priced and always clean and in good working order.
People appreciate the great shopping atmosphere and helpful friendly church members that greet and help
them as they shop. This event not only helps increase our treasury, but also brings our congregation and
community together. Our community sees Christians working together, showing God’s love for all.
Blessings,
The Super Sale team
Youth Announcement
During the month of November, let the youth help you
stuff your stockings and your refrigerators! We will be
selling pumpkin rolls on Sunday, November 11th and
Sunday, November 18th for $8 a roll. (They normally
go for $14!) In case you missed it at Fall Rally, we
will have necklaces, key chains, and bracelets
available for purchase.
We will also have meat, cheese, and chocolate
brochures to place an order from November 7th - Dec
5th. Delivery will be on Dec. 12, just in time for your
holiday parties and events! Find a youth and help them
attend the 2013 National Youth Gathering.
A Cutting-Edge Fundraiser!
Green Bay Trinity has teamed up with Looks
Unlimited Salon for a fantastic fundraiser! On Sunday,
November 11, from 11am – 2:30pm, join us at Looks
Unlimited, 850 Lombardi Ave, for $10 haircuts! All of
the money raised will support Christian education at
Green Bay Trinity. With Thanksgiving coming up, this
is the perfect time to bring the family in. We are also
still looking for a couple stylists to help out for a few
hours by cutting hair. Please contact Maggie Hinz at
[email protected] or 920-265-6432
with any questions, or if you are, or know of someone
who is willing to help out.
Please spread the word! As always, thank you for your
support!
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First Alert – Men’s Retreat 2013
The dates for the 13th annual men’s retreat have been set for February 8-10, 2013. Again the retreat will be
held at the Holiday Inn in Manitowoc. The theme for this year’s retreat will be True Courage, based on a
book written by Steve Farrer with the same title. The Biblical character we will be looking at is Daniel as we
look at the first six chapters of the book of Daniel. On the front cover of the book, these words are printed
under the title of the book: Emboldened by God in a Disheartening World. The goal of the retreat is to build
up men of the Lord as they face problems and challenges in their everyday life.
For some of our sectionals we will also be using materials from the movie Courageous. Rich Cohrs from the
Lutheran Hour Men’s Network will be back with us and keep us updated on what is new in men’s ministry.
Last year we had 125 men from 33 different congregations involved in the retreat. We have been getting
more men from the North Wisconsin district of our Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod involved in the retreat
so this year we are inviting all the churches in their district to join us at the retreat.
Three congregations from the South Wisconsin district sponsor the retreat. Men from First Immanuel in
Cedarburg, Divine Redeemer in Hartland, and Our Redeemer in Wauwatosa are on the planning committee.
More detailed information will be coming to you as detailed planning begins. If you have any questions about
what goes on at a retreat, please call Jim Berg at 414-462-5871 or email him at [email protected].
Thanksgiving Means Giving
Thanks
“Over the river and through the woods, to
Grandmother’s house we go.*” Do you remember
that special song? Turkey, gravy, stuffing,
pumpkin pie with ice cream. And there are all the
relatives, each with their own story. There are the
anticipatory words before dinner, “Oh, everything
looks so good!” and the distressful words after,
“Why did I eat so much?” It will happen again this
year, most likely, just has it has every other year.
But let’s set down the knife and fork for a minute.
We will need to coach ourselves, for a reminder is
in order, just like, “Remember to put your napkin
on your lap”; remember, it’s not about
Thanksgiving, but about giving thanks to the One
Who gives, the Lord our God.
Who will be leading the prayer before the meal at
your house? If it is you, consider adding this little
verse, “This is the day that the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)
"Over the River and through the Woods" is a
Thanksgiving song by Lydia Maria Child. Written
originally as a poem, it appeared in her Flowers for
Children, Volume 2, in 1844.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_the_River_and_t
hrough_the_Woods
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Photo credits
Holy Spirit (pg 1)
http://thefirstpremise.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/images-191.jpeg?w=500
John Chrysostom (pg 5)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/John_Chrysostom_and_Aelia_Eudoxia.jpg
LCMS cross (pg 6)
http://reporter.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=19867 Thanksgiving (pg 8)
http://thesituationist.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/784px-the_first_thanksgiving_jean_louis_gerome_ferris.jpg