July 14 Newsletter

July 2014
GOOD NEWS FROM LUTHER MEMORIAL
PASTOR’S CORNER
~ ALL are encouraged to participate on Sunday, September 7th ~
What is “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday?
“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to
celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America (ELCA) — one church, freed in Christ to
serve and love our neighbor. On Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014,
the nearly 10,000 congregations of this church gather to
serve communities in ways that share the love of God
with all of God’s people.
We are a church that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work. Whether it’s 30,000 young people doing community
volunteer work at an ELCA Youth Gathering, the passionate volunteers of the ELCA homeless ministry network
or the devoted members of our congregations who fight for peace and justice in their communities every day, we
are a church that boldly does God’s work of restoring and reconciling communities.
When one congregation or a group of congregations gather for service in their local
communities, they are the church in that place, taking care of that part of God’s vineyard. But
this is all work that we do together. When one congregation works to feed people who are hungry,
that is also the entire church coming together, says ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.
‘God’s work. Our hands.’ Sunday reminds us that we are church together for the sake of the
world. Our lives have been changed by our relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and it’s
that encounter with Jesus that frees us to make a difference. As you participate Sept. 7, 2014, in
the dedicated day of service, may you witness the love of God, who knows and loves each one of
us.
You work every day to love your neighbors and make your community a better place. Now let’s do it together.
The idea for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is this: ELCA members are called to put their faith into action by
engaging in service activities in their neighborhood, surrounding community or designated area. While service
opportunities are endless, ELCA members and congregations are invited to identify service projects that make
sense for their local context and the congregation’s service capacity. In other words, the idea is to deepen a
congregation’s and/or member’s experience in their community and offer some way for congregations to play a
critical part in addressing community needs.
Luther Memorial will be participating from 1pm-4pm at
Willowfield, Lutherdale Bible Camp, and Twin Oaks
Please sign-up on the bulletin board
to help serve at one of these locations
You can order God’s Work, Our Hands T-shirts for $6.00
youth to adult sizes, XL sizes avail for an additional cost.
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Help Wanted! If you are
interested in serving during
worship as an usher, greeter,
communion assistant, lector,
tech or Journey guide, please sign-up on the bulletin
board! We are in need of people to serve in these
capacities at both services. We will work around your
schedule each month.
Our new website
is now live!...
Check it out at
Luther-memorial.org
The parade starts at 3 p.m. - Fri., July 4th
and will go through downtown Delavan.
Come out, celebrate our
independence, and cheer on
Luther Memorial!!
“Weird Animals - Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-kind” is the
theme for VBS this year! Will be held here at Luther Memorial from
August 3rd-August 7th 6pm-8pm daily. Any child 3 years to 6th grade
are welcome (All children must be potty trained). Please talk to Irina Ertl
or Carrie Reeves with any questions. Your help is needed!!!! We are
looking for your involvement whether it is one night or all nights!!!
There are opportunities from assisting at snack, leading a small group around for the night,
participating in song and dance, opening skits, and much more! Please see Irina or Carrie if you are
interested and willing to hang out with us and Weird Animals!!!
Register online today! www.luther-memorial.org
VBS KICK-OFF Sunday, August 3rd at 4:30 pm
ALL animals welcome!
(leashes or cages required)
BRING YOUR DOGS, CATS, FISH, GOATS, CHICKENS,
OR YOU FAVORITE STUFFED ANIMALS; ALSO
INCLUDING PICTURES IN MEMORIAM.
Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be served.
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GOOD NEWS FROM LUTHER MEMORIAL
We welcome Terry Haines
as new members of our congregation.
Payton Hintz, Jessica Lawson,
Makayla Graham, and Alexis Wojcik
for making your confirmation
On Sunday, June 8th.
UPDATE: On June
15th our congregation
approved financing to
move forward on the
first phase of our
remodeling project;
which includes sealing
and re-striping the
parking lot, repairing/reroofing the mansard part of the
roof, and the renovation/remodel of the house.
Currently…
Council affirmed the following
at the June 23rd meeting:
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Education and Worship and Music committees for
putting together the beautiful cake receptions for
graduation and confirmation
Confirmation students who were confirmed this
summer: Payton, Alexis, Jessica, and Makayla
along their families for their hard work and
dedication
Scott Emmerich and to Council in their leadership of
the special meeting in June
Dee Fisher for taking minutes at the special
congregational meeting
The Ancevics for helping with arranging for the
flowers to be brought in and displayed for those
special worship services (Christmas, Easter,
Confirmation)
Milt Ancevic for sharing expertise in the nursery
attendant search
Donn Fisher for all of the hours completing the
application for the refinancing loan, working on
permits, and preparing bill for Willowfield
Matt Huebner who gathered up all of the bids for the
building project and getting contracts ready. Thanks
to Property committee for their continued work and
preparation to see this project through
Planning, Finance, and Property committees for their
continued work
Irina and Carrie for taking on VBS
All in the congregation who stepped up on Sunday
mornings and substituted at the last minute for
various positions
The Band for their flexibility in scheduling practices
and their time and commitment
Mindi and Brent for their leadership and organization
for Dinner and a Bible
Jessica Lawson and Brent and Irina for their
dramatic readings
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Finishing the permit process
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Sealing and re-striping the parking lot on Sunday,
July 6th at 1pm thru July 7th
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Samples of color schemes for the roof will be
available soon for the congregation to choose
Praise in the Park every Thursday night 7pm
at the Phoenix Park Bandshell in Delavan.
July 31st - YOUR VERY OWN BACKROW
Come enjoy the concert and
support our Luther Memorial ministry!
For the month of July the Delavan Food
Pantry is in need of the following items:
Peaches, cream-style corn, green
beans, tuna, pancake mix.
Thank you to all who share!
Dinner & A Bible
Sunday, July 27th
6:00—8:00 p.m.
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Celebrating
A Birthday
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:
This Month!
07/04 William & Cindy Schenk
07/09 Bruce & Janice Knutson
07/10 Steve & Mary McWherter
07/01 Evelyn Klein
07/17 Chad & Michelle Hetzel
07/01 Morgan O’Neill
07/20 Kyle & Krista Schwent
07/04 Cody Chelminiak
07/21 Frank & Sandie Dingfeldt
07/04 Nathan Johnson
07/05 Julie Lodahl
07/05 Teresa Davis
07/06 Lorri Emmerich
07/07 Steven Carlson
07/08 Dana Truckenbrod
07/10 William Klein
07/11 William Horne
07/13 Sheryl Anderson
07/15 Bruce Knutson
07/15 David Fladten
07/17 Mike Yambor
07/18 Gannon Emmerich
07/21 Suzanne Stoneburner
07/21 George Hetzel
07/23 Michal Guzman
07/25 Lorraine Ollerich
07/25 Charles Fladten
07/25 David Vander Zee
07/26 Dan Veto
07/28 Landon Schwent
07/30 Nick Duerig
07/31 Alex Miller
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Our members: Paul & Sandy Moyer, Bill & Evelyn
Klein, Franklin & Suzanne Stoneburner, Jamie Finch,
Dorothy Radford, Frank Dingfeldt, Mae Kittleson, Sue
Bergstrom, Craig Davis
Others in our prayers: Suella Edler, Bob Gunderson,
Juliet Larson, Ruth Gronke, Susan Laird, All our Military,
Sandy Gold, Jan Sonnentag, Dorothy Kozeluh, Kristin
Welsh, Ben Rupnik (father of Ted Rupnik), George &
Pauline Mumm (Tim Mumm’s parents), Aliyah Edler
(niece of Jeff & Callie Davis), Robin Helms, Deb
Bernstorff (sister of Cindy Schenk), Gail Groth, Nelsine
Christensen (Chris Groth’s mom), Ron Pryble, Cindy
Rapp, Steven Guzman, McCarthy Family, Mai & Bob
Horn (Carol Mueller’s parents), Kevin Finch, Ray
Fleming, Linda’s sister, Ashley, Dorothy Novy (mother of
Sue Bergstrom), Betty Plapp (mother of Larry Plapp), Sue
Garske (Mona Miller’s mom), Pastor Mary Ann
Moller-Gunderson, Jason Stone, Gloria Densmore (Denise
Robinette’s mom), Misty Mitchell, Paul Lockwood,
MaryAnn Trussler, Maureen Foley (Dee Fisher’s neice),
Kelly Armstrong, Stephanie Vierck, Vicki, Barb, Irene
Goodman, Greene Roberts, Steve Spencer (Kathy Vierck’s
son-in-law), Sam M., Bonnie Rice
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GOOD NEWS FROM LUTHER MEMORIAL
Sunday, July 6th
we will be taking a special offering an ordination gift for Ben Groth on
behalf of the congregation.
~ Your prayers and presence are requested ~
Please join in celebrating this joyous occasion, this new calling,
and this day of prayer for the Spirit of God to continue moving in
and among us.
By the grace of God and the call of the Church
Benjamin Andrew Groth
will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament
Saturday, July 12th, 2014 at 4:00 PM
All Peoples Lutheran Church
2600 N. 2nd St. Milwaukee, WI 53212
The Reverend Jeff Barrow Bishop of the
Greater Milwaukee Synod of Wisconsin, presiding.
A cake and punch reception will follow the service.
Ben has been called as Associate Pastor to serve the people of
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, ELCA, in Menomonee Falls,
Wisconsin.
Choir and will begin again in
September. If anyone is
interesting in joining us, please
contact Chris Groth 728-5631
or email [email protected].
A special message
for summer
travelers
If you think you may
miss worship this
summer due to travel or
other commitments,
consider setting up an
automatic giving
schedule. Your
consistent support is
vital to our church,
especially during
summer months. To set
up a recurring
contribution, contact
Donn Fisher email:
[email protected] or phone
(262) 728-9593, or
Dave Mueller email:
[email protected]
or phone
(262) 728-2190.
Your support is
greatly appreciated!
We are looking for ANY wool sweaters for a
service project. Please see Deedee Murray if
you have any to donate. Thank You!
Holton Manor is in the early stages of implementing a “Music and Memory” program. In
order for our program to be successful we are looking for new or gently used IPODS,
shuffles, portable CD players, record players, etc.
Musical favorites tap deep memories not lost to
dementia and can bring residents and clients back to life.
Anyone who is able to help, please drop off at Holton House next to
Holton Manor at 640 N Broad St, Elkhorn Mon. - Fri. 8am-4pm.
Questions, feel free to call 262-723-4963.
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Summer Schedules: If you serve in any capacity at either service and know
you will not be available for certain weekends over the summer, please let Dee
Fisher know by the 15th of the month preceding your absence. Leave a note
in box #2 or e-mail [email protected].
Worship Helpers for the
Month of July
July 6
8:30 am
10:30 am
Lector/Journey Guide
Bill Schenk
Donn Fisher
Communion
Terry Haines
Bruce Knutson and Kathy Vierck
Greeter
Suzanne Stoneburner
Larry and Kathie Plapp
Usher
Dave and Wallie Leitzke
Nursery
Acolyte/Tech
Emily Graham
Altar Guild
Dee Fisher
Dee Fisher
Coffee Fellowship
July 13
8:30 am
10:30 am
Lector/Journey Guide
Bob Dahl
Lisa Schmelz
Communion
Milt and Carol Ancevic
Jane Olinger and Ginny Andersen
Greeter
Jeff and Kay Horne
Ross and Christine Fisher
Usher
Jim and Sue Davis
Nursery
Acolyte/Tech
Altar Guild
Dave Mueller
Davis Family
Coffee Fellowship
July 20
8:30 am
10:30 am
Lector/Journey Guide
Millie Veto
Mindi Huebner
Communion
Lorrie Emmerich
Denise Robinette and George Ballman
Greeter
Barb Williams
Matt and Tori Huebner
Usher
Bill and Cindy Schenk
Nursery
Acolyte/Tech
Rylie Emmerich
Altar Guild
Vander Zee Family/Fisher Family
Larry Plapp
Coffee Fellowship
July 27
8:30 am
10:30 am
Lector/Journey Guide
Sandy Vander Zee
David Reinhart
Communion
Steve and Marilyn Carlson
Hank and Lisa Schmelz
Greeter
Delores Grover
Duerig Family
Usher
Brian and Alice Davis
Nursery
Acolyte/Tech
Altar Guild
Coffee Fellowship
Dee Fisher
Diane Sherin
Good News in July From:
Luther Memorial Church
910 E. Geneva St. (HWY 50)
P.O. Box 563
Delavan, WI 53115-0563
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:
8:30 am Traditional Service
10:30 am Contemporary Service—
“The Journey”
TO REACH US:
OFFICE: 262/728-6482
WEBSITE: www.luther-memorial.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
Time Value Material. Please do not delay.
Mission Statement
Sharing the journey of a loving, meaningful relationship with Jesus
Mission Actions
WORSHIP • PRAY • INVITE • EQUIP • SERVE
Core Values
• Anchored in scripture
• Welcome and accept one another as Christ has
welcomed and accepted you
• Encourage one another
• Be forgiving
• Give thanks always
• Respond to God’s command to tithe our time,
talents, and treasure
• Speak and act with integrity
Bedrock Beliefs
We believe in the Triune God meaning that God relates to us in three
different ways. God relates to us as:
• God the Father who is creator of everything
• Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, who died for our sins
and through his resurrection offers forgiveness and new
life.
• The Holy Spirit who calls, gathers, and empowers the
church, the community of believers, to be in the world.
We believe that all people are sinful and have fallen short in
our relationship with God. Therefore, by God’s grace, meaning
God’s unconditional love for us, and through our faith, we
receive salvation. We cannot earn it in any way.
Though we receive God’s grace every day, we also receive and
acknowledge grace through the sacraments of Holy Baptism
and Holy Communion.
• Baptism is a gift from God welcoming all people to
become a part of God’s family, granting forgiveness and eternal life. Because this is what God
does for us, we baptize people of all ages including
infants and children.
• Communion is a gift from God that through the
real presence of Christ, all may receive assurance
of forgiveness and salvation as well as being united with all Christians of every time and every
place.