The Visitor - March 2016 Issue

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by Pastor Earl E. Vorpagel, III • Senior Pastor • [email protected] • 494-2431 ext. 104
’m not sure why but I have always liked
the season of Lent. Maybe it’s because Lent is a
worship tradition my family always followed. It
changed our family’s routine, which moved our
focus from what we normally did, to what Jesus
did. Perhaps I’ve loved Lent because it suits my
more reflective side as it invites us to quietness and
prayer. Or, maybe it’s the minor key music that
helps me see in my mind’s eye the trials Jesus
endured for us.
There are many reasons for appreciating this
season. As I reflect on this Lent, Holy Week and
Easter seasons I am drawn to the invitation to
change. As the snow and cold give way to the
songs of birds and the hints of green grass, I am
invited to change from my old way of life and into
a new way of living. This change, and new way of
living, is only possible because of Jesus. Were it not
for him I would have no grounds for believing I am
Forgiven — that
tomorrow is a new day
and there is a better day
still to come. Without
Jesus I would not have
the compulsion to
forgive, the desire to
change, and the strength
to live a faithful life
while I await that new
day.
As we continue to
Pastor Earl
move through Lent and
toward Easter I invite you to join us on this
journey. Our theme is brokenness. The promise
Jesus offers is that of being made whole. It’s a
wonderful way to change your routines, to listen
and pray, and to anticipate the new life Jesus has
prepared just for you.
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 Come to the Palm Sunday Breakfast
 Help Needed for the Food Pantry
 Lent and Easter Worship Schedule
Calvary Lutheran Church
Office Hours
Mon. thru Thurs. - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fri. - 8 a.m. to 12 noon
Sat. & Sun. - Closed
Food Pantry Hours
Tues. thru Thurs. - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Just a friendly reminder to please keep
the cut-out area, in front of the Ridge Road
entrance, free of parked cars.
Our members and visitors who require
assistance getting in and out of a vehicle
need access to this area.
Thank you so much for your
cooperation.
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SCRIP Sales in the Office
Tues. thru Thurs. - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Staff
 Mike Anderson - Church Treasurer
[email protected]
 Jane Bergmann - Financial Secretary
494-2431 ext. 304 or [email protected]
 Lynn Des Jardin - Office Manager,
Calvary News Editor 494-2431 ext. 101 or
[email protected]
 Julie Hasser - Office Support (part-time),
Women’s Event
Save the Date
for another
Morning
for
Women
April 30, 2016
9-11a.m.
Watch for more details.
494-2431 or [email protected]
 Shelly Hribernik - Office Support (part-time),
The Visitor Editor, 494-2431 ext. 102 or
[email protected]
 Jane Lapinskas - Children’s Ministries
Coordinator 494-2431 ext. 105 or
[email protected]
 Alyssa Mazzei - Pastoral Intern
494-2431 ext. 108 or [email protected]
 Kent Paulsen - Music Coordinator, Organist,
Sr. Choir Director 412-0391 or
[email protected]
 April Peterson - Genesis Christian Pre-School
Director/Teacher 494-2431 ext. 110 or
[email protected]
 Katy Tomlanovich - Confirmation Coordinator,
Middle & High School Ministries Coordinator
494-2431 ext. 109 or [email protected]
 Pastor Earl Vorpagel, III - Sr. Pastor
494-2431 ext. 104 or [email protected]
 Pastor Cindy Warmbier-Meyer - Assoc. Pastor
494-2431 ext. 103 or
[email protected]
Calvary Lutheran
by Jane Lapinskas
• Children’s Ministries Coordinator
• [email protected] • 494-2431 ext. 105
February 28, was the last day to
contribute to the Water Well project. As of
this writing we have 191 bricks and hope to
have 250 by the close of the campaign.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to
the Water Well project! We will change lives
by what we have done!
The last project for the Sunday School
this year is a Family Farm. This campaign
will run from March 6 through May 8, 2016.
A Family Farm costs $715. We hope to
raise $2,145 so we can purchase three Family
Farms. A Family Farm consists of a cow, two
goats, a dozen chicks, two pigs, farming
tools, seeds and agricultural training and
support.
With this help a family can achieve a
fresh start. With new tools and techniques,
crops will grow stronger than ever. Eggs, milk
and meat from the farm animals provide a
lifetime of food to eat and sell on the market,
helping a family escape the cycle of hunger
and poverty – for good. Congregation
members who want to contribute to the
Family Farm project can use a pew envelope,
or any envelope, and mark it FARM.
During the month of March the 4K
through 3rd Graders will be learning about
Holy Week and Easter. The 4th Graders are
learning about the Old Testament kings and
prophets. The 5th Graders are studying the
conversion of Saul to Paul and Paul’s
teachings about the Gospel, the law, grace
and the cross!
On Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016, the
Cherub and the Gospel CATS choirs will be
singing for the Palm Sunday Breakfast. When
they are done singing the choir directors will
take them to get set up for singing at the
10:30 a.m. service. We hope this will allow
parents and students to enjoy the Palm
Sunday Breakfast together and also enjoy an
exciting choir concert. Sunday School parents
watch for an email with more details about
this.
Give God Five! At Calvary we believe it is
important to read your Bible. When you sit
down to read your favorite book, pick up
your Bible first and read for five minutes.
There are bookmarks on the table in the
Narthex. Take one home to remind yourself
to Give God Five!
Looking Ahead – In April we will begin
taking registrations for Vacation Bible School.
(Watch for the display going up after Easter.)
Our theme this year is Barnyard Roundup.
You can bet there are going to be lots of farm
animals hanging around in the Atrium!!!
See you in Sunday School!
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Calvary Lutheran Church  VBS 2016
by Katy Tomlanovich • Confirmation and Middle & High School Ministries Coordinator
• [email protected] • 494-2431 ext. 109
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and attended
our Family Bingo Night fundraiser last month to benefit the
2016 Youth Mission Trip to Appalachia.
We had a great time despite the frigid weather outside.
We had 72 Bingo players! Calvary Member Jerry Lapinskas
was a great MC/Bingo caller for the evening. We all loved his
"10 Commandments of Bingo" and "You know you're a
Lutheran if..." jokes. Many Youth and parents volunteered for
the event and their time and talents are greatly appreciated.
We will definitely host another Bingo event. Maybe even
this fall -— it was so much fun!
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Bingo Night festivities.
#1: Kayla Laakonen (left) and Tina Madson greet Bingo
players and distribute cards.
#2: Abigail Martinson (left) and Grace Tomlanovich assist
winners at the prize table.
#3: Bingo players stay focused on the game!
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by Pr. Cindy Warmbier-Meyer • Associate Pastor
• [email protected]
• 494-2431 ext. 103
Adult
We continue to trust the Holy Spirit regarding
where we will be serving the week of June 4-11,
2016. We are waiting on word from Lutheran
Disaster Relief regarding the place in the U.S.
God is calling us to serve. All skill levels of adults
are welcome to be part of this trip. As soon as
the location is determined I will hold an
informational meeting. Based on previous
experience I am estimating trip costs to be
around $450 per person. We will travel by van and housing is projected to be
in a hotel nearby the site we are serving.
Please prayerfully consider if you are being called to be God’s hands
and feet to others this summer. This will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen relationships and to
grow in faith through service. You won’t want to miss it!
trips
We are Church: Listening Deeply to the Voice of the Other
East Central Synod of Wisconsin
Synod Assembly – May 20-21, 2016
We are looking for a few people to be delegate
representatives on behalf of Calvary at this year’s Synod
assembly.
The theme this year is: We are church — Listening deeply to
the voice of the other. We will experience listening to the voice
of the other whether they be race, religion, economic, gender, or
sexual orientation. Diversity on all levels will be experienced
through devotion, prayer, speakers, break-out sessions, and ministry moments in the form of
“Stories Speak.”
If you are interested in being a delegate, and seeing a part of the larger church in action,
please talk to Pr. Earl (494-2431 ext. 104 or [email protected]) or Pr. Cindy (494-2431
ext. 103).
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Sunday, March 20, 2016
8-11 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room
$10 for Adults, $5 for kids 4-12 years-old,
kids 3 & under are free
Proceeds Benefit Calvary’s Youth Ministry
Menu:
Buttermilk Pancakes
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Scrambled Eggs
Cheesy, Tex-Mex Eggs
Ham
Fruit
Assorted Pastries
Coffee, Orange Juice & Milk
Our Sunday School children will be entertaining diners
during a portion of the breakfast!
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F
lowers for
by Julie Hasser • Staff Member
• [email protected] • 494-2431
Did you know…last year Calvary was
able to help 1,518 households through
our Food Pantry?!
Of course this wouldn’t have been
possible without the amazing support of
our members who have donated their
time and financial contributions. We are
now in need of some additional help
distributing the bags of food.
As you know, the Food Pantry is open
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
mornings from 9-11 a.m. If you (or you
and a friend) would like to help during
these hours we would love to have you!
It is an easy way to volunteer your time
to help those in need.
If you are interested, or would like
additional information, please feel free
to contact me in the Church Office.
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the
Sanctuary
If you would like to
donate flowers to decorate
the Sanctuary for Easter
Sunday, please use the flower
envelope in your bulletin,
March 6, 13 or 20, and place
it in the offering plate.
Suggested donation is $10.
Flowers can be removed
from the Sanctuary and
taken home following the
11 a.m. Easter Sunday
worship. †
February 2016
Elaine Dantoin
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her
family and friends.
Update
by JoAnn Hennigan
• Chair for the Communication Committee at EPH
• [email protected]
“What expectations do you have of
families?” This is a question which comes
up quite often. The most accurate response
is, “It depends on the needs of the family.”
When a family enters one of our homes, a
Salvation Army case manager completes an
assessment looking at 17 different areas of
self-sufficiency. The assessment tool was
developed collaboratively by our
partnership, and assesses areas such as
housing, income, education, mental and
physical health, and financial needs.
Using the assessment is a starting point.
A case manager guides and assists the
family in setting goals for themselves and in
developing weekly action plans for
evaluating progress. As an example, a young
mother who came to us in January has
goals related to budget counseling,
education, nutrition for her family, and
spiritual growth.
Working together, our EPH partnership
is providing safety, stability, and solutions
for homeless families in our community.
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SCRIP
by Jill Lauritsen & Vanessa Trondson
• SCRIP Coordinators
SCRIP is available year-round not just
during the holidays. Use SCRIP for Food
Pantry shopping, gas, groceries, movies,
dining out, gifts, remodeling, hunting,
fishing, pet supplies, birthdays,
anniversaries, weddings, or vacations.
Some SCRIP gift cards Calvary
carries on-hand include: Barnes and
Noble, TJ Maxx, Gordman's, Longhorn
Steakhouse, JCPenney, Gander Mt,
Menard's, Red Robin, Taco Bell,
American Eagle, GAP, Home Depot,
Walmart, BP, Shell, Mobil, Amazon,
Noodles, Claire's, Family Video, Sears,
Ihop, Texas Roadhouse, Bay Family
Restaurant, and Pet Smart.
SCRIP is available before and after
some church services (as this is all
volunteer) and in the Church Office
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
9-11 a.m.
You can also go online to the
national SCRIP site to see what is
available at Great Lakes SCRIP. If you
would like to place an order let Jill know
(471-2602). Thank you.
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Prayers for Those Serving in the Military
Please keep the following members/family/friends of Calvary in your prayers as they continue to serve in the Military during
these difficult times.
 Jon Beiersdorf
 Garrett Beyer - Don & Shelby Sigl’s grandson
 Brent - friend of Ginny Russell
 Bart Burgoyne - AnnMarie Fronk’s son
 Jason Cox - Linda & Robert Cox’s son
 Damon Harrison - friend of Tina Seifert
 Sylva Lindsley - Trudy Lindsley’s relative
 Justin Swinsky
 Tim Tichonchik
 Jason Van Pietersom - Jim Van Pietersom’s brother
 AJ Walker - nephew of Tina & Garry Madson
 Michael Wallace
*If you would like someone added to, or removed from,
the Military Prayer List please contact Shelly in the
Church Office ([email protected] or
494-2431 ext. 102).
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SUMMER IS CAMP TIME AND YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE THERE!!!
by Pr. Cindy Warmbier-Meyer • Associate Pastor • [email protected] • 494-2431 ext. 103
Camp is an amazing place to build friendships and to strengthen and grow faith. This year
we are encouraging all our students to give camp a try! We have chosen the week of July 17,
2016, at Imago Dei Village (but your child can certainly attend any of the weeks) as the time
to try and get as many of Calvary’s kids to camp as we can.
We believe so strongly that faith lives are impacted by a camp experience that Calvary is
offering scholarship support to help as many students attend as possible. Students registering
for the Pioneers half-week programs will receive $100 scholarships and those registering for
Pathfinders, Mavericks or Settlers will receive $200 scholarships from Calvary. Please contact
me for additional scholarship information. To find out more about camp, visit Crossways
Camping Ministries online (www.crosswayscamps.org).
PIONEERS (Completed Grades 1-3)
PIONEER A: SUNDAY-TUESDAY WEEK 6: JUL. 17-19, IMAGO DEI VILLAGE
OR
PIONEER B: WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY WEEK 6: JUL. 20-22, IMAGO DEI VILLAGE
This 3-day long program is a great way to introduce your youngest to camp. This program
provides the full camp experience complete with campfires, Bible studies, crafts, games, and
swimming.
FULL PRICE - $220 ($210 BY MARCH 16)
PATHFINDERS (Completed Grades 3-5)
WEEK 6: JUL. 17-22, IMAGO DEI VILLAGE
This week-long program includes all the excitement of camp from swimming, campfires,
worship, Bible study, and field games.
FULL PRICE - $425 ($410 BY MARCH 16)
MAVERICKS (Completed Grades 6-8)
WEEK 6: JUL. 17-22, IMAGO DEI VILLAGE AND WAYPOST CAMP
Join a cabin of your peers for a week of games, worship, crafts, swimming, and endless fun!
FULL PRICE - $425 ($410 BY MARCH 16)
SETTLERS (Completed Grades 9-12)
WEEK 6: JUL. 17-22, IMAGO DEI VILLAGE
Come to camp and experience the thrill of canoeing, kayaking, the challenge course, and
more. Cabin leaders will take you deep into Bible studies and worship.
FULL PRICE - $425 ($410 BY MARCH 16)
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by Katy Tomlanovich • Confirmation and Middle & High School Ministries Coordinator
• [email protected] • 494-2431 ext. 109
Thank you to Calvary Member Keith Lindstrom who coordinates the meal at
the New Community Shelter each month.
The 8th Grade Confirmation students who served at the Shelter also
received a tour and learned about homelessness in Green Bay and how they
can, as Christians, strive for peace and justice in our world.
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Confirmation Classes’ Penny War
by Katy Tomlanovich
• Confirmation and Middle & High School Ministries Coordinator
• [email protected] • 494-2431 ext. 109
The Confirmation Penny War is in full swing!
Thank you so much for saving your pennies and
donating them to our lesson on Stewardship. Each class
will decide which of Calvary's ministries will receive
their class' offering.
This year we added to the competition by upping the
ante for the winning class. The winning class gets to
decide which Confirmation teacher gets placed in a dunk
tank this Spring! If 8th Grade wins, Kent Paulsen will get
dunked. If 7th Grade wins, I will get dunked (yikes, help!). If
6th Grade wins....??? (they are keeping their teacher/victim a
secret!). We will continue to update you!
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Happy Baptismal Anniversary to
the Calvary Members Baptized in March
Susan Adelbush
Anna Anderson
Jonathan Anderson
Jean Baxter
Harrison Baylor
Megan Behnke
Jon Beiersdorf
Jane Bergmann
Heather Bloch
Richard Brown
Susan Bukowski
Leah Busch
Rhonda Carlson
Cheryl Carol
Caitlin Carrigan
Gavin Carrigan
Ione Cedergren
Barbara Christensen
Julie Clayton
Jessica Clusman
Robert Cox
Alexander Dahlin
Frank Daul
Richard De Roach
Katherine DeBauche
Kristin Durfee
Jan Erickson
Lawrence Fink
Ellen Finley
Lyla Frailing
Stephanie Giannunzio
Oliver Gillis
Steven Gillis
Patricia Goin
Stefen Graf
Doris Greve
Leigha Greve
Randall Grunwald
Lloyd Gutzman
Jeanette Hansen
Stanley Hanson
Caitlin Harkins
Mark Harrison
Patti Heisel
Thomas Heisel
Casey Herek
Karen Hjort
Elizabeth Hoeft
William Hoeft
Vincent Hribernik
Kari Jacobs
Ryan Jadin
Arlene Jaeger
Amanda Johnson
Ryan Johnson
Simon Johnson
Kylie Kahoun
Shirley Karnopp
Krista Katers
Mary Katers
Holly Kaul
Valerie King
Caralyn Koch
Darlene Kramer
Lori Krueger
Megan Kujawa
Elyn Kwaterski
Paul La Haye
Richard LaPlante
Michelle Lauters
Stacey LeMere
Luke Lemmens
Owen Lemmens
Jill Lemmer
Michael Lemmer
Thomas Lemmer
Orville Lohuis
Emily Luebke
Leo Luebke
Dale Lyndahl
Brianna Martinson
Emily McGuire
Tina McPeek
Samuel Mehlberg
Michael Meyer
Nathaniel Mielke
Bailey Morrow
Jaslynn Nash
CariAnne Ninaus
Carly Noe
Kyle Noe
Stephanie Olson
Marie Ott
Patsy Paradise
Priscilla Peterson
Nathan Preslaski
Joette Renier
Robert Riendl
Axel Rosner
Jacob Schahczinski
Michael Schoenwalder
Gabrielle Schumacher
Christine Seigneur
Cletus Selissen
Sandra Selissen
Jeffrey Senkerik
Jonathan Seyler
Ayden Smits
Heather Smurawa
Suzanne Snethen
Michael Soletski
Zachary Soletski
Karen Starkweather
Brian Steel Jr.
Maya Steel
Brodie Swanson
Sophia Sweet
Josephine Thorsen
Brittany Tompkins
Amelia Van Laanen
Sawyer Van Lieshout
Jayne Vanderlin
Daniel Vermeulen
Laura Wamboldt
Danielle Warren
Jessica Watermolen
Gabrielle Watts
Jackson Watts
Patricia Wawiorka
Donald Wickman
Alexis Wiegert
Timothy Williams
Jocelyn Wirth
Polly Wischow
Tricia Yarbro
Carol Zelzer
James Zelzer
Keith Zimmerman
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Youth
Party
You are invited to the
Youth Lenten Party!
RSVP to Katy (required)
email [email protected] by 3/10/16
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Elected at the
Annual Meeting,
January 17, 2016
Thank you for serving!
Have a
Blessed
Easter!
by Katy Tomlanovich • Confirmation and Middle & High School Ministries Coordinator
• [email protected] • 494-2431 ext. 109
We had 77 Youth and eight adults attend the Calvary Youth Tubing Event on January
24, 2016 in Kewaunee. We had a pleasant evening of tubing and warming up in the chalet
with popcorn and hot cocoa. There was a little additional excitement when the school bus
got stuck in the parking lot but thankfully we had amazing volunteers who helped to get
us "unstuck.”
The Youth had a great time and I think the parents did too! The hill was really fast and
a lot of fun. I plan to host it again next year. Thank you to all our chaperones and the
Youth who attended!
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by Katy Tomlanovich
• Confirmation and Middle & High School Ministries Coordinator
• [email protected] • 494-2431 ext. 109
The Youth Painting Event January 30, 2016,
was a huge success! Over 45 painters, both
Youth and adult, joined us for this creative event. Thank you to
all who attended. We had a great time expressing God’s divine
creation.
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Calvary Lutheran Church - Lent & Easter Information
The season of Lent continues. During Lent we carry out Lenten disciplines that
remind us of the 40-day fast of Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:2, Luke 4:1-2) and
Moses’ 40-day fast on Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:28).
As we journey together through weekly Wednesday worship services that follow
along the theme of Restored in Christ, we dwell in the
Word of God, given to our broken world, and the
restorative actions of Christ.
Wednesday worship services are at 12:15 p.m. (in
the Chapel), and 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (in the
Sanctuary). Soup Suppers will be served in the
Lounge from 5:00-6:00 p.m. (A free-will offering will be
Confirmation students helping out
collected.)
at the Lenten Soup Supper.
Remaining Wednesday Lenten Services
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March 2 - Third Wednesday in Lent: Broken Bread
March 9 - Forth Wednesday in Lent: Broken Promises
March 16 - Fifth Wednesday in Lent: Broken Justice
Each week, as part of a Lenten discipline, you will have the opportunity to color a
special sheet as it relates to our Restored in Christ series. Color your sheet during,
or after, the Wednesday service and return it to Calvary by that Friday. A collage will be
made with all the pages created.
Holy Week Services
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March 20 - Palm Sunday – 7:15, 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. services
Palm Sunday Breakfast will be served in the Multi-Purpose Room
from 8-11 a.m. with proceeds going toward the Calvary Youth
Summer Mission Trip. Our Sunday School children will also be
entertaining diners during a portion of the breakfast.
March 24 - Maundy Thursday – 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. services
March 25 - Good Friday – 12:15 p.m. service; 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae
service
March 27 - EASTER SUNDAY – 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
services
Blessings to you this Lenten and Easter Season!
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Pastoral Staff
Senior Pastor - Rev. Earl E. Vorpagel, III
Phone: (920) 494-2431 ext. 104
Cell: (920) 655-4114
E-mail: [email protected]
Associate Pastor - Rev. Cindy Warmbier-Meyer
Phone: (920) 494-2431 ext. 103
Cell: (920) 731-1719
E-mail: [email protected]
Pastoral Intern - Aly Mazzei
Phone: (920) 494-2431 ext. 108
Cell: (513) 600-6807
E-mail: [email protected]
Thursday Evenings
7:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Saturday, Spirit Alive
4:30 p.m. in the Chapel
Sunday Mornings
7:15 a.m., 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
The Calvary Visitor is a monthly newsletter
sent to all Calvary Lutheran Church
members. Comments and/or contributions
are welcome. Contributions can be
dropped off at the Church Office or
emailed to the editor.
Editor: Shelly Hribernik
([email protected])
The deadline for the April 2016
issue of The Visitor is:
Monday, March 21, 2016