LifeLines April 2016 - Lord of Life Lutheran Church

April 2016
LIFELINES
The monthly newsletter of Lord of Life Lutheran Churc h
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E-mail Address: [email protected]
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Phone: (262) 656 -1995
Rev. Stacy M. Seger
- Pastor
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness
month, our Ministry of the Month collection for April will benefit Women and Children’s
Horizons. The mission of Women and Children’s Horizons is to provide support, shelter,
advocacy, education, training and healing services to victims of sexual and domestic
abuse, their families, and the community. Just a few of the many services they offer
are Domestic Abuse Support, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Living, Children's
Services and Legal Advocacy.
Our collection will support both the needs of their Emergency Shelter, as well as their
clients who are moving into the Transitional Living program, where each household is
expected to work towards self-sufficiency through employment, training, education, or
accessing Social Security benefits if necessary or appropriate.
The items we will be collecting are:
- Sheets, blankets or comforters—Twin size only
- New pillows, plastic pillow protectors, pillowcases—Standard size
- Socks (birth to adult sizes)
- Pajamas (children to adult sizes)
- NEW Underwear (children to adult sizes)
- Paper products; paper towels, garbage bags, Kleenex, toilet paper
- Cleaning supplies; liquid laundry detergent, disinfectant wipes, sponges
- Personal care; feminine products, diapers in size 4 and up, deodorant, shampoo
Please place any donations in the wooden Ministry of the Month chest, located in the
lobby through the end of April.
Another easy way to support Women and Children’s Horizons is to shop at, or donate
items to, Nifty Thrifty Resale Shop; 4200 39th Ave. Kenosha, WI 53144 (the old Jockey
Outlet Store). For more information visit http://wchkenosha.org/thrift-shop
Cindy Aasen
- Interim Youth Director
Sue Quever
- Parish Nurse
Angie Wollschlager
- Office Coordinator
Jodi Iorio
- Connections Ministry Leader
Claudia Murillo
-Treasurer/Bookkeeper
Tony Del Grosso, Dave
Kapralian, Josh Robinson &
Linda Ball
- Music Staff
Lynn Kancian
- Nursery Coordinator
Pat Skinner &
Jennifer Johnson
- Co-Financial Secretaries
Church Council
Jeff Wamboldt - President
Lou Molitor - Vice President
Anna Kersten - Secretary
Jim Erickson
Wendy Haugstad
Norma Lundstrom
Dan Sinnen
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Closed on Friday
Our Website
www.lordoflifekenosha.org
LifeLines deadline
The 15th of every month
Our mission is to transform lives through grace by being an accepting,
serving, and caring community, empowered by the Holy Spirit to grow in faith.
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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G
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MAKING SENSE OF MY MEDICINES
Join us on Thursday, April 28th from 6:30—8:00 p.m. for a free program sponsored by the Lord of Life
Health Ministry Team.
All medications have a time and place, but Drug Nutrient Depletion can lead to many uncomfortable
side effects. Correcting this nutrient loss can improve how you feel and create a positive wellbeing
that can lead to a better medication adherence. Our guest speaker is Sunday Muniz, a Pharmacist
and Nutritionist from Nutritional Designs and Pharmacy, located in Racine. For space planning
purposes, please let us know if you plan to come by Monday, April 25th. Contact the church office at
[email protected] or (262) 656-1995.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
LORD OF LIFE COOKBOOK
The weekend of April 9-10th we will be recognizing all of YOU!
The volunteers who help make our ministry and mission at
Lord of Life possible. We will share a fun video and special
treats, so don’t miss it!
We are putting together the first ever Lord of Life Cookbook!
Recipes are needed - share all of your favorites! Place recipes in
the marked box in the lobby. Please include your name and
phone number/email address in case we have any questions.
Our goal is to have the cookbooks available for Rally Day
(September 11th). Contact Carla Van Berg with any questions;
[email protected] (262) 697-7408.
HI-FIVERS EVENT
GIGGLES PAINT NIGHT
The Hi-Fivers will be going to see "XANADU'; a production of
the KUSD Theater at Indian Trail High School on Sunday, April
17th, at 2:00 p.m. We will eat lunch at Baker Street on Green
Bay Road at 12:00 p.m., then go to the musical. The tickets are
$8.00 for Senior Citizens. Call Joyce Behlke 552-7939 to
purchase tickets ahead of time and for more information.
Join the Girls in God Growing Loving Eating Sharing group for a
night of painting. This event is being held in the Art Room at
Bullen Middle School; 2804 39th Ave, Kenosha on Friday, April
22nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m., or until we’re finished with our
masterpieces. A donation of $25 to cover the cost of materials
is required. Please sign up in the church lobby. We’ll be given
step-by-step instructions by Melody Kaelber of Painting-N-Such
with Melody.
NO PREVIOUS PAINTING EXPERIENCE IS
NECESSARY! Just come have fun! This is a sample of what we’ll
be painting, but you can customize the colors to fit your like.
Synopsis: Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt.
Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic
creation of all time ­ the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!)
But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny,
her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos
abounds.
Save the date for our May event, which is seeing “Fiddler on
the Roof” at the Racine Theater Guild, followed by dinner @
Infusino’s Racine on May 15th.
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COUNCIL’S CORNER
March 14, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes
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Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Lenten Soup Suppers so amazing! This was one of the
best turnouts anyone can remember, and we’re so grateful for everyone who donated soup, bread, or
desserts, as well as all of those that helped set-up and clean-up.
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We’ll be thanking all of our awesome volunteers the weekend of April 9 & 10th. Don’t miss it!
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One of our college students, Marissa Garretto, will help Lord of Life with graphic design as part of her senior
project. We look forward to seeing what she can do for us.
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Our participation at the Kenosha Expo was a success. Fifty families indicated that they would like to receive
more information about our VBS and Sports Camp programs.
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We will be seeking someone to replace some of the building maintenance duties that Marty, our janitor,
performed. We have hired a cleaning company to come twice a week to take care of the cleaning, but are still
in need of a very part-time person to perform duties such as setting up and breaking down tables and chairs,
and doing light maintenance.
F E B RU A RY 2 0 1 6 F I N A N C I A L S
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YOUTH NEWS
The weekend of March 11-13, eleven of our middle
school students, along with nine high school,
college, and adult chaperones attended Youth
Quake in Naperville, IL for a weekend of music &
worship. An amazing time was had by all!
Sundays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24
9:15 a.m. WeB
Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, & 27
6:00 p.m. Confirmation
Saturday, April 9
8:00 a.m. Applebee’s Pancake Fundraiser
Sunday, April 10
12:00 p.m. Mission Trip Meeting
Sunday, April 17
10:30 a.m. Youth Team Meeting
Sunday, April 24
12:00 p.m. FRoG
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S U N DAY S C H O O L H A P P E N I N G S
Our children have been very busy this month learning their Bible stories and helping out
around church. Thank you to all our Sunday School students and parent volunteers who
helped set up for our INNS guests the past few weeks. It was wonderful seeing them all do
God's work. Thank you to our PK/Kindergarten & 1st grade students who participated in
church last month. They did a great job!
Our Sunday School offering collection will be donated this year to The ELCA Urban
Outreach Center.
- So far we have collected $518.14 plus miscellaneous personal items.
- In February we collected clothing for the Outreach Center. We collected 23 bags of
clothes weighing in at 273 lbs.
- In April we are inviting the entire congregation to sponsor a Sunday School Student in
our efforts to collect more money for our mission project this year. Our children will be
asking you for pledges for the ELCA Outreach Center on May 1st. Please help us raise as
much as we can to help local Kenosha families. The pledge forms were passed out in Sunday School on 3/13/16. If
your child did not receive one please see a Sunday School Coordinator.
- Thank you all for your continued support!
Upcoming Schedule:
4/3/16: No Class KUSD Spring Break
4/10/16: Class - 2nd Grade Help with INNS
4/17/16: Class - Grade 3 Help with INNS
4/24/16: Class
5/1/16: Outreach Activity - ELCA Urban Outreach Fundraiser Activity Day - Dress for the weather, as we will be outside.
All children should continue to work on their benchmarks. If you are unaware of what our child should be working on,
please ask their teacher. Children should be able to recite their benchmark individually to their teacher. Benchmarks will
be presented as a class at the 10:30 service on Sunday, May 15th.
Any questions or concerns can be directed to a Sunday School Coordinator. Our Sunday School Coordinators are
Tanya Brady 847-989-7056 or Lisa McCarthy 262-652-3581, or e-mail [email protected]
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FROM THE PARISH NURSE
Dear friends,
Spring has sprung and new life can be seen in vegetation and baby creatures as we view God’s creation. We
can be a part of the new beginning by choosing forgiveness as we clear the emotional clutter in our lives.
Catherine Ponder writes, “When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or
condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link
and get free.”
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Forgiveness is not forgetting. We often will not forget a hurtful event, but we can still seek and grant
forgiveness.
Forgiveness is not having resolved all the painful feelings. Often the hurtful feelings will last. But we can
still seek and grant forgiveness.
Forgiveness is not absolving someone from the responsibility of what they have done. What they did
was wrong; you are simply choosing to not let it negatively impact you (and your relationship) anymore.
Forgiveness is not accepting being continually hurt. If you are in an abusive relationship or one in which
you are regularly being hurt, then that pattern must change. You do not deserve to be hurt. This may
require staying away from the offending person to protect yourself.
Forgiveness does not mean the relationship is always back to where it was before. If the offense is
minor, you might be able to go back to where you were. If the offense is serious, it may take time (even
years) to rebuild trust in the relationship. Forgiveness is simply starting this healing process.
Letting go of grudges and bitterness can make way for happiness, health and peace. Forgiveness can lead
to:
 Healthier relationships
 Greater spiritual and psychological well-being
 Less anxiety, stress, and hostility
 Lower blood pressure
 Better digestion
 Fewer symptoms of depression
 Stronger immune symptoms
 Improved heart health
 Higher self-esteem
Many mistakes that you have made in the past are over and done with now! Remember you are a work in
progress and you have something to learn from the experiences.
 Forgiveness becomes a lifelong practice for those on the spiritual journey. Peace comes to those who
live by grace and are forgiving. We can continue to pray to God to help us forgive and work through
issues until we achieve a state of forgiveness and release. So do your mind and body a favor…
forgive.
Shalom,
Sue Quever R.N., Parish Nurse
Aurora Parish Nurse Program
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THE CONNECTIONS CENTER
“My One Word” Movement: Let it Morph
Many of us have picked “One Word” as a so-called motto to deepen our relationship with God this year. The
challenge we gave you was to pick a word to focus on, and over an extended time, position yourself for God
to form your character into lasting sustainable growth.
The year is now into its 4th month. How’s it going? Some picked words they hoped would direct their heart
toward God. Others chose their word in hopes that it would characterize their year ahead. Still others
picked words to represent their strengths.
No matter what word you picked, God might have different, or additional, plans for you with that word. God
may do more with that word than you imagined.
What you will find is that God will work through your word according to His purposes and for your maturity.
If you picked “WEALTH” thinking God will make you rich, well, don’t get too upset if that doesn’t happen.
God is more likely to teach you the difference between earthly riches and spiritual riches. Furthermore, God
may be teaching you to NOT put your trust in wealth. On the other hand, He may be challenging you to give
it away!
I am praying for this concept of your word morphing into something bigger and better to transform you! The
word morph, is a verb that means “to transform” I bet you thought your word was about one thing. I pray
that it turns out God has something more, or different, in mind. This is one of the best exercises of “The One
Word Movement” You simply want to see what God is doing and where he is leading. Keep this Bible verse
in mind; “We make our plans, but ultimately the Lord directs our steps.” Proverbs 16:9 Allow God to
transform your word into something you didn’t even expect. Allow your word to have layers, that during this
year, you peel away something new and fresh, something you didn’t anticipate. Begin to think creatively
about your word. Just like a tree with deep roots, let your branches spread out.
The author of “my One Word” gives us some good advice, “Making plans is prudent. Preparation is critical,
and vision is vital. But all of our carefully crafted strategies and well-meaning intentions must be surrendered
to God’s purposes.”
Keep praying and ask God to use your word to show you what you are missing! Now that’s a challenge! Ask
God what His motives are for you this year with your word and make sure it isn’t something that you overlooked. Don’t give up, let your word morph! “Change is possible but focus is required.”
LOL FAMILY NEWS
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April 2
Jim & Lynn Cimfel
April 22
Don & Bev Estes
April 4
Robert & Sandy Aker
April 24
Ed & Tanya Brady
April 8
Tim & Camren Owens
April 12
Mike & Barb Menzhuber
April 16
Brad & Wendy Haugstad
April 19
Mark & Sherry Sinnen
April 25
Jeff & Tricia Winden
April 29
Karl & Jodi Erickson
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
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Congratulations to the young people who completed the First
Communion classes and joined the congregation at the Lord’s
Table on Maundy Thursday:
Nattan Degefa
Collin Fowler
Claire Giese
Ryan Johnson
Aaden Maedke
Kylie McGovern
Benjamin Menzhuber
Sydney Meyer
Cavan Paff
The following young people also completed the classes, but were
unable to be present on Maundy Thursday and will be receiving
their First Communion at a future date.
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Jaxon Haigh, Sydney Haigh, Daniel Kleutsch & Grace Kleutsch
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May God bless you as you continue your faith journey!
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Amber Swanson
Matthew Swartz
Eric Larson, Nathaniel McGuffey,
Colin Freitag, Allison Stanislawski
Gary Lundskow, Megan Wilke
Brett Scheuermann, Barb Gray,
Livy Schneider
Kristin Hulbert, Tom Sepanski,
Ellexis Block
Laura Lynch, Ralph McCarthy,
Bart Bender, Amy Loomis, Riley Dutton,
Keith Kaspar
Andrew Freitag
Karen Knutson, Dustin Jacobson
Nancy Haldeman, Jack Lynch,
Koreynne Aull
Jeff Wollschlager, Ronald Daniels,
Shawn Banks
Mike LeRoy, Brad Haugstad,
Caleb Swisher
Erin Zematis
Dean Knutson, Gordon Lake,
Melanie Landro, Luke Bondus
Sue Schmidt-Decker
Jeff Winden
Lori Sullivan, Lisa Romano,
Joshua Zematis, Cathy Forsyth,
Kasey Lois
Nicholas Lundgren, Neil Kersten,
Maggie Pomerening, Elaine Lundgren
Pamela Stogsdill, Jeff Garland,
Grace Kleutsch, Helena Faraca,
Brian Voss
Jean Garretto, John Hobson
Sandy Vidas
Cavan Paff
Tyler Vogel
Kevin Ginnow, Kathy Dutton, Andrea
Scheuermann, Sydney Parker
Jackie Feldy, Adam Walden,
Bonnie Hammerschlag
Robin Evans, Donna Schaefer
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VOLUNTEERS ARE OUR STRENGTH
SATURDAY VOLUNTEERS
Within our congregation there are many ministries to
serve God and others.
If you need assistance or have questions,
please contact any of the following people:
ACOLYTES
Ministry Lead Needed
ALTAR CARE Kathy Miller ................................. 697-9476
ASSISTING MINISTERS Pastor Stacy .................. 656-1995
BRASS ENSEMBLE John Whyte ......................... 656-1878
CARE MINISTRY TEAM Sue Quever................... 925-3822
CHOIR Dave Kapralian ................................... 497-3552
CONFIRMATION Pastor Stacy .......................... 656-1995
CONNECTIONS MINISTRY Jodi Iorio ................. 656-1995
COFFEE/TREATS Amy Giese ............................ 891-3259
COMM ASSIST Leslie Holloway ...................... 859-0479
COMM BREAD BAKERS Diane Schaeffer........... 496-0836
CHURCH COUNCIL Jeff Wamboldt .................. 697-3665
CUSH Joyce Behlke ......................................... 552-7939
FAITH TECH Jeff Wollschlager .......................... 697-4158
FLUTE CHOIR Laura Craemer Rasch ................. 909-7375
GREETERS Patti Molitor………………………...654-4013
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Tim Van Berg...........697-7408
HEALTH Sue Quever ........................................ 925-3822
HI-FIVERS Lynda Jobman ................................ 914-0660
Jan Marrelli .................................... 945-2987
INNS Tom & Leslie Sepanski ... [email protected]
J & C BAND Tony DelGrosso ................... 847-209-2951
LADIES OF LYDIA Nancy Haldeman ................. 652-1261
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP John Whyte ..................... 656-1878
NURSERY Lynn Kancian................................... 948-0664
OFFICE HELP Angie Wollschlager ..................... 656-1995
PRAYING PARTNERS Dolores Arnett ................. 551-0561
PRAYER SHAWL MIN Chris Mifflin ................... 656-0333
PROPERTY Ed Gramza ..................................... 358-2405
READERS LouAnn Daniels ................................ 909-0375
SOUP KITCHEN Kathy Miller............................ 697-9476
SPECIAL MUSIC Marie Persinger ....................... 496-2835
STEWARDSHIP Dave Klimisch ......................... 656-1995
SUNDAY SCHOOL Tanya Brady .............. 847-989-7056
Lisa McCarthy .................... 652-3581
TELLERS Dave Klimisch .................................... 764-5689
USHERS Mark Sinnen ....................................... 859-2152
WOODWIND ENSEMBLE John Whyte ............... 656-1878
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB Arlene Hall ................ 652-0143
YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM Cindy Aasen ............. 654-6353
April 2
April 9
April 16
April 30
April 23
Ushers
Hallie Wolf,
Frank & Jan
Amber Addison,
Marrelli,
Aiden &
Gordy Johnson
Addison Funk
Amanda &
Mikal Robinson
Jerry & Donna
Plunkett
Kris & Dan
Cresco
Sarah Remiker
Elliott Sens
Acolyte
Abby Swihart
Isabelle
Deinhammer
Nathan Klimisch
Communion
Judy Nevoraski,
Judy Nevoraski,
Sue SchmidtJeff & Deb
Decker, Mary
Wamboldt
LeRoy
Mary LeRoy,
Cathy, Lauren &
Kathy Sadowski,
Colin Mossman
Hallie Wolf
Mary LeRoy,
Julie Chase,
Anita Cate
Reader
Sue SchmidtDecker
Kim Emerson
Julie Chase
Peggy
Zimmerman
Aaron Sens
Lauren Mossman
Chris Daugherty
Julie Remiker
Carrie Anderson
Greeters
Trevor
Wikstrom
Kris Klimisch
Janet Koroscik
Coffee
Libby Nelsen
Chuck & Diane
Pomerening
Cheryl Weber
Bread (both Sunday and Saturday services)
Lynn Kancian
Cindy Terrell
Young Family
Deb Wamboldt
Chris Daugherty
Chris Daugherty
Karen Sens
Travis Decker
Brianna
Daugherty
Aaron Sens,
Mary LeRoy
Tim & Kristen
Schiappacasse
Altar Care
Cole Weiss
Tammy
Skendziel
Julie Chase
A/V
Travis Decker
John Aasen
Sara Klimisch
SCRIP Sales
Ashley Hanson,
Aaron Sens
Ashley Hanson,
Deb Blonski
Gordy Johnson,
Kris Klimisch
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
April 3
April 10
April 17
April 24
May 1
Ushers
8:00 a.m.
Brewer Family,
Andres Family
Bob and Margie Raymaker,
Cliff and Norma Lundstrom
10:30 a.m.
Tim Schiappacasse
Joe Harmsen
John & Roberta Bloner,
Bruce & Kathy Wilson
Lein family, Wilma Jenewein
John Iorio, Ron & LouAnn
Daniels
Dean Knutson,
Cathy Lovingfoss
Ed & Tanya Brady,
Kristi Schaeffer-Kleutsch
Joyce Behlke, Scott Fowler
Weber Family, Mark Sinnen
Acolyte
8:00 a.m.
Drew Rasmussen
Tyler Andrews
Brittany Kugler
Alyssa Vogel
Dominic Arturi
10:30 a.m.
Abby Giese
Natalie Gardina
Solan Degefa
Emme Smith
Joshua Schulz
Assisting Minister
8:00 a.m.
Chris Daugherty
Marty Knight
Marie Persinger
Lori Vogel
Jackie McCarthy
10:30 a.m.
John Meyer
Michelle Eisenhauer
Michelle Eisenhauer
John Whyte
Leslie Holloway
Communion Help
8:00 a.m.
Cliff & Norma Lundstrom
Terry Sorenson, Steve Miller
DeEtta Iverson, Lisa McCarthy
Laura & Katie Lynch
Cliff & Norma Lundstrom
10:30 a.m.
Greg Glista, Michelle Santelli,
Mike McDowell, Scott Fowler,
Michelle Eisenhauer
Kristen Schiappacasse, Ron &
Lou Ann Daniels, Cheryl &
Jake Weber
Steve Miller, Carla Van Berg,
Jean Walrath, Amy & Abby
Giese
Greg Glista, Leslie & Matthew
Holloway, Jean Walrath,
Perry Claeys
Lou Molitor, Karl, Jodi, Thomas
& Lily Erickson
Reader
8:00 a.m.
Chris Daugherty
Becky Brewer
Deb Gonsalves
Kristi Schaeffer-Kleutsch
Brian Lynch
10:30 a.m.
Deb Blonski
John Meyer
Leslie Holloway
Brian Reining
Lou Molitor
Greeters
8:00 a.m.
Cindy Lein
Neil Kersten
Ed & Tanya Brady
Cliff & Norma Lundstrom
Wilma Jenewein
10:30 a.m.
Joyce Behlke
Lynn Kancian
Brian Reining
Jean Walrath
Mikenna Theisen
Coffee
8:00 a.m.
Giese Family
Vogel Family
Wendy Haugstad
Cathy Rutkowski
Ginnow Family
10:30 a.m.
Giese Family
Gardina Family
Doni Degefa
Marlene Nejedly & Charlene
Clark
Lou Ann & JoAnne Daniels
Bread (for both Sunday and Saturday services)
Lynn Kancian
Cindy Terrell
Young Family
Debbie Wamboldt
Chris Daugherty
Tellers (after late service)
Bruce Wilson
Angie Wollschlager
Jan Niederloh
George Sorenson
George Sorenson
Rich Walasek
Rich Walasek
Ron Daniels
Ron Daniels
Peggy Zimmerman
Altar Care
8:00 a.m.
Anne Rasmussen
Lori Vogel
Mark Sinnen
Wilma Jenewein
Steve Miller
10:30 a.m.
Alice Messenger
Roberta Bloner
Leslie Holloway
Angie Wollschlager
Jack and Cheryl Kasdorf
A/V
8:00 a.m.
Brianna Daugherty
Ralph McCarthy
Jackie McCarthy
Brianna/Chris Daugherty
Ralph McCarthy
10:30 a.m.
Lori Capelli
Chris Daugherty
Lori Capelli
Jeff Wollschlager
Jeff Wollschlager
Nursery
8:00 a.m.
Lynn Kancian
Jenn Sinnen
Chris Daugherty
Christi & Brian Wilke
TBD
10:30 a.m.
Maggie Harmsen
Samantha Goodenough
Lynn Kancian
Lynn Kancian
TBD
Jean Garretto, Dan Lein
Meghan & Tory Bilotta
SCRIP Sales
Lori Vogel, Dan Lein
Becky & Emma Brewer
Lori Vogel, Ron Daniels
LOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY
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8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Education Hour
9:15 a.m. Woodwind reh.
10:30 a.m. Worship
12:00 p.m. Mission Trip Mtg.
6:00 p.m. INNS
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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6:00 p.m. Ladies of
Lydia
6:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl
Ministry
6:00 p.m. Leaders Mtg.
6:30 p.m. Diakonia
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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12:30 p.m. Soul Food 1:00 p.m. OA
Bible Study
7:00 p.m. AA
6:00 p.m. Choir
6:00 p.m. Confirmation
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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7:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship
Breakfast
3:00 p.m. J&C Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Worship
8:00 a.m. Youth Pancake
Breakfast fundraiser at
Applebee’s in Kenosha
3:00 p.m. J&C Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Worship
Volunteer
Appreciation
Weekend
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12 Soup
Kitchen
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Newsletter
Deadline
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8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Education Hour
9:15 a.m. Brass reh.
10::30 a.m. Worship
12:00 p.m. Mission Trip
Mtg
6:00 p.m. INNS
6:00 p.m. Ladies of
Lydia
6:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl
Ministry
6:30 p.m. Council Mtg.
6:30 p.m. Diakonia
12:30 p.m. Soul Food 1:00 p.m. OA
Bible Study
7:00 p.m. AA
6:00 p.m. Choir
6:00 p.m. Confirmation
7:30 a.m. Men’s FellowshipBreakfast
3:00 p.m. J&C Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Worship
Volunteer
Appreciation
Weekend
8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Education Hour
9:15 a.m. Woodwind reh.
10:30 a.m. Worship
10:30 a.m. Youth Team
12:00 p.m. FRoG
12:00 p.m. Hi Fivers event
6:00 p.m. INNS
6:00 p.m. Ladies of
Lydia
6:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl
Ministry
6:30 p.m. Diakonia
6:30 p.m. New
Member Class
8:00 a.m. Worship
6:00 p.m. Ladies of
9:15 a.m. Education Hour
Lydia
9:15 a.m. Brass reh.
6:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl
9:15 a.m. New Member
Ministry
Class
6:30 p.m. Diakonia
10::30 a.m. Worship
6:00 p.m. INNS
May 1
8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Education Hour
9:15 a.m. New Member
Class
10::30 a.m. Worship
11:45 a.m. New Member
reception
6:00 p.m. INNS
12:30 p.m. Soul Food 1:00 p.m. OA
Bible Study
7:00 p.m. AA
6:00 p.m. Choir
6:00 p.m. Confirmation
12:30 p.m. Soul Food
Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Choir
6:00 p.m. Confirmation
1:00 p.m. OA
6:30 p.m. Making
Sense of My
Medicines Program
7:00 p.m. AA
6:00 p.m.
GIGGLES Paint
Night
7:30 a.m. Men’s FellowshipBreakfast
3:00 p.m. J&C Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Worship
7:30 a.m. Men’s FellowshipBreakfast
3:00 p.m. J&C Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Worship
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A F E W W O R D S F RO M P A S T O R S TAC Y
On Sunday, March 20, Fox aired a live show called “The Passion”. It was a live re-telling of the events of Palm
Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Sunday. The ‘twist’ was that they used mainstream, popular
musicians singing contemporary, secular music to tell the story. It was good. Surprisingly so. I’ll be honest, I
usually hold a healthy dose of skepticism when it comes to TV shows and movies that try to ‘retell’ our beloved
stories. But this was good. Well done. And to me, the most striking piece, was that their technique reminded me
again of how important and relevant this story is today – some 2000+ years after it happened.
The story of the grace of God that we find in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is a story that speaks to
our life every day. It is a story that reminds us of a love so deep, so wide, and so consuming that it compels us to
love that way in return.
The story of the grace of God that we find in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is a story that reminds us
of our call to share the story AND to share the LOVE. There has never been a more important time in the history
of our world than right now to share the LOVE that God first shared with us.
So often our temptation is to allow this story to stay 2000 years in our past. So often we celebrate the Easter
story and are content to leave it in our history. But this Easter story is a story that demands action from us. While
Easter Sunday marks the end of Lent and the end of Holy Week, it is just the beginning of our mission as
Christians. Our mission is to help others feel the love that God already has for them – there’s no better story to
illustrate that than the Easter story.
So, as you heard me say on Easter Sunday, GO! Tell people the GOOD NEWS of Jesus being un-dead! GO! Tell
people the too-good-to-be-true story of a God who loves them so much that he would die for them. GO! Show
the love to your neighbors that God first showed to you; unconditional acceptance, forgiveness and grace. You
will be surprised at the difference it makes in someone’s life. Your willingness to tell someone the story that you
cherish just might awaken them to the treasure a life of faith is. So GO!
Happy Easter, my friends.
Thank you to everyone who was involved in the amazing dramas and music during our worship
services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. It helped create a wonderful worship experience.
Joy & Celebration
Contemporary Service
Saturday evenings
5:30 p.m.
Sunday Morning Worship
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
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