A Note From Pastor Darin - Our Savior's Lutheran...

May/June 20197

The Messenger

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church West Bend, WI

Our Mission

We gather together to

explore and celebrate

the wonder of Christ,

equipping all to live a

God centered life.

A Note From Pastor Darin

Dear Friends,

There probably isn’t enough paper and ink to say “Thank You” to

everybody who needs thanking at Our Savior’s, but let’s give it a whirl.

With Holy Week and Easter Sunday I am grateful to our staff. Kelly

and Deacon Sherie worked diligently and creatively to set our

congregation up for powerful worship and wonderful celebration.

Thank you to our talented and hardworking musicians. They do more

than sing and play their instruments at worship. They prepare for

worship with many hours of practice each week; the results are

wonderful.

Thank you to everybody who gave their time to cook, to set up the

worship space and fellowship hall for Easter worship and Easter

breakfast. Thanks also to everyone who served at and cleaned up from

the breakfast.

I am grateful for ushers, communion assistants, and office volunteers

who help make worship happen week after week.

Thank you to you for your offerings – God turns them in to our varied

ministries.

All year long there are people who work behind the scenes so that we

may gather for worship and other events at Our Savior’s. From snow

removal and yard work, to setting up the altar (and even more than I am

naming here) there are many jobs and many people who do them!

Thank you to our Sunday School teachers and Journey guides who have

a hand in handing the faith down to our kids.

Of course, there are more people who step up when needs arise, often

going unnamed and unseen. For them I also give thanks.

All of these – all of you – are vital parts of our life and mission together

here at Our Savior’s. Thank You!

Ministry Team

Senior Pastor

Darin Wiebe Cell: 920-740-9907

E-mail [email protected]

Education Ministry Assistant

Sherie Kruse, Deacon H: 262-334-0461


Office Administrator

Kelly Strosin 262-334-9551


CSS Music Coordinator

Tom Gigante 262-675-2199

Custodian

Chuck Pamperin 262-338-1223

YMCA/OSLC Childcare

262-334-5982

2019 Church Council

Summer is coming soon !

and so is our annual Hephatha Picnic

President

Audra Arndt 689-6387

Property/Vice President

Jon Coutts 685-7378

Personnel

Jim Curler 414-550-9405

Treasurer

Dwayne Schied 306-6840

Secretary

Cathy Vance 677-1999

Evangelism

Joan Petersen 353-9560

Youth

Brooke Armstrong 334-1949

Marketing

Kelly Winkler 414-550-9405

* Wednesday, August 7, 9:30 – 3:30

* Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center

* Volunteers appreciated for donations

of supplies, food & hands-on service

* All ages are welcome to join the day

as your schedule allows

Our sister relationship with Hephatha Lutheran Church enjoys its 12th

year. Come join the fun and meal to celebrate the completion of their

Instruments of Peace summer ministry program. Our fellowship makes

the day memorable for all who attend, both guests and helpers.

The day is set in God’s beautiful creation with a lot of action –

swimming, kayaking, paddle boating, fishing, bike riding and an

abundant picnic lunch.

This year we are making a few changes for donations. We will still need

baked beans, pasta and fruit salads.

Now we are requesting donations of gift cards from Aldi and Walmart to

purchase supplies, meat and other foods. Any amount is appreciated

and will help reduce costs to Our Savior’s.

We seek to be blessed and to bless in this special ministry together. For

more information, talk with David & Nancy or email them at

[email protected]

May/June 20197

The weekend of May 19th we will celebrate our high school seniors at our

10:15 a.m. worship service. We will lift up our high school seniors in

prayer and bless them as they go out into the world to start a new chapter in

their lives!

Our Graduating Seniors

Senior Milestone Sunday May 20th

Jacob Admundson Zach Barby

Alyssa Baun Sarah Best

Joshua Brockman Mark Damkot

Ethan Hadler Leeah Justman

Matthew Retzlaff Jacob Schwechel

Abbigail Vickney Skylar Vollendorf

Calliana Wickus Malorie Wolf

2018 Actual

$32, 246.47

March Expenses $32, 079.14

Monthly Surplus $ 167.33

Year to Date

Contributions

$93, 426.92

Year to Date Expenses $109, 373. 03

Surplus (Deficit) (15,946.11)

August 5th thru 8th

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

~4 DAYS of FUN, ADVENTURE & ENGAGING FAITH ACTIVITIES Daily Opening Worship, Songs, a Lesson, Crafts, Games, Lunch & Closing Worship

~In addition plans are being made for a YMCA Adventure Pool Swim, an afternoon at

Shalom Wild Life Zoo, an afternoon of Wet & Wild Water Games and a Service Project.

Checkout the enclosed brochure! I guarantee that your kids and their friends

will want to be part of this Day Camp experience.

Use the enclosed Day Camp Registration Form to sign us your kids today. For more

information contact Sherie through the church office 334-9551 or by email

[email protected]

FRIENDS ARE WELCOME!

Sunday School

Answer: B Newest Members

Terry & Mary Driscoll

Brian & Donna Lubnow

Cheryl & David Lavey

April & Greg Lavey

I am the vine,

Sunday School

you are the branches John 15:5

Our Sunday school year began Sunday, September 9 Jesus, the Vine helped

us become strong branches of faith. Jesus shows us and tells us how to be

loving, kind, patient and gentle as we love and care for our neighbors near and

far. As we heard our faith stories we discovered a little bit more of how we

are part of Jesus’ Story. As each day and year passes, our children as well as

you and I continue to grow in our faith. We thank you Jesus for families and

others who walk in faith with our children, enabling them to learn, love and

lend a hand in order to share your love with others.

Thank you Sunday School Disciples for your ministry!

* Indicates youth who are active and involved in Sunday School Ministry

Little Lambs & Ark Builders Amy Mangan-Fischer & June Kruger

Rachel Schied*

Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Aimee Steldt, Morgan Rasmussen*

Hannah Schmidt* & Sarah Schmidt*

3rd & 4th Grade Stephanie Yahr

Kaitlym Schmelebeck*

5th Grade Tanya Krueger

Bible Study

May/June 20197

2019 FE y ESPERANZA SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

The OSLC scholarship program for Fe y Esperanza continues to be strong and growing! Our visit with the

students and families in January was fun and energizing. We have students who have completed their basic

education, high school and higher education. We have nine new ones who are beginning in Kindergarten. Two of

these are children of the children we supported in the beginning. The cycle of life improvement continues.

Thanks be to God!

During one of the days at Fe we were able to get photos of the 2019 students. You may have seen their names and

faces on the El Salvador board in the narthex. We sure hope so. There are two photos of each student posted. We

ask you to find yours and take a photo. That way we know you have read this letter.

For those who would like to sponsor a new student, we ask you to take a photo and write your name on the back of

his or her name tag. This will enable us to track the students and the sponsors for more information to be shared.

The support amount for 2019 remains the same:

$150 for elementary grades K – 9

$300 for high school grades 10 – 12

$800 for university and the technical institute

$150 is a donation requested for the general fund for students without sponsors

A first support payment was sent to El Salvador in February; the second should be sent in

June so we are requesting donations soon.

Thank you to all who have already provided their support in early 2019.

Thank you in advance to those who will be making their donation before June 1.

We are grateful to each of you for keeping this ministry alive and active.

Please use the envelope provided on the 2019 board and also available in the office. Checks are made payable to

OSLC with Account 8007 on the memo line. Envelopes should be to the attention of Kelly in the church office.

For other information, contact David and Nancy at [email protected] or 339-0030

We know that education empowers change. It gives individuals, families and communities hope and opportunity

for a better future. Let’s make that change now for our brothers and sisters at Fe y Esperanza.

Sincerely, David y Nancy

OSLC on Facebook

Stay connected with upcoming

events, church youth trips through

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, West

Bend Facebook Page. “Like” the

page to receive updates and photos.

Office drop box

There is a Mailbox just across from

the church office. Please drop in any

information such as paperwork with

checks, personnel notes

and forms that you need

to leave for the Church.

Thank you.

6TH, 7TH & 8TH GRADE

JOURNEY MENTORS

The greatest influence in the lives of our children and youth growing in faith is

the role of their family, parents as well as extended family and friends. How-

ever as they grow from infant to preschoolers to middle schoolers many more

adults and youth enter their lives to help them know that Jesus’ forgiveness,

love mercy and grace is for them.

This year our Journey youth were guided by wonderful mentors as they contin-

ued to unwrap and live their faith through the power of the Holy Spirit given

to them in baptism. Through the practice of regular worship and yes sermon

notes, we are able to hear the promises of God anew and over time, allow

these promises to sink into our being, helping us to hear and live into the

promises of God and serving others. Thank you for your ministry!

* Indicates youth who are active and involved in Journey Ministry

Sarah Best* Aimee Jeranek Arline Rasmuaaen Jennifer Metke

Tara Schmidt Tammy Widowski Mike Kurtz-Recorder

Thank you to all those who

generously give their time to help

fold, staple, stuff envelopes and seal

those envelopes! Our weekly

bulletins and newsletters could not

get out timely without your help. If

you are interested in joining a

wonderful group of people, please

call the office at 334-9551.

May/June 20197

Summer Fun with God! Sharing faith with your kids goes well beyond sitting quietly in a pew, listening to Pastor Darin or I preach. This summer

get creative in sharing God with your kiddos. Here are a few ideas that you can incorporate into your summer fun.

Make nature bracelets: wrap a piece of duct tape around your wrist with sticky side up. Take a walk around the

neighborhood and stick leaves, small pebbles, sticks and other treasures onto your bracelet. Talk about God as their

Creator - “Isn’t he awesome!”

Make a bird feeder with a pinecone rolled in peanut butter and bird seed. Hang in a tree and watch for birds. Read

Matthew 6:23 about the birds and how God gives us comfort and tells us not to worry. But when we worry we cam

share our worries with one another and we can pray together and ask God to comfort us.

Place painters tape on the carpet to make roads for your kids toy cars. Mention how God guides us when we call

upon him..

Go on a “Alphabet Tour” with a journal in hand. Head into town and walk around. Beginning with the letter A, find

something that starts with that letter (A=apples in the store). Then write it down and think God for it. Continue with

each letter and when you are done, each child has a creative alphabet memory book of God’s goodness.

Throw wet sponges into targets drawn on the driveway with chalk. Share how God has good plans for us and we

must aim high to be walking in his way. You know you’ll end up in a wet sponge fight so while you’re at it remember

you are baptized and belong to Jesus.

Trace your child using chalk as they lay on the sidewalk. Have them add their face, hair and clothes. Let them trace

you as well. Talk about how God made every part of us unique and special.

Build a tower out of cut-up sponges, blocks or empty boxes. Discuss how God likes to build us up in him and is with

us when we fall, covering us with grace and mercy.

Tape a paper towel roll to the wall to let your toddler drop little toys or dollar store pompoms through the shoot. Talk

about how we follow God and what God’s oath is for us.

Have a campout indoors. Make up songs about how God made the moon and the stars and loves for us to campout

with him. Sit outside at night and look at the stars.

Position some pencil erasers on the floor with a marble. It makes surprisingly addictive at-home bowling game. Share

how God loves for us to laugh and have fun.

Create a rope maze in the backyard. God has a plan for our lives and even when we get off the path, God is always

with us guiding us back.

Have a cupcake decorating contest. Bale some cupcakes and then set out all different colors of frosting, sprinkles and

other toppings. Pick a couple of people to be the judges and have fun! Quote Psalm 34:8 - “Oh taste and see that the

Lord is good.”

At the end of the day as you tuck your kiddos into bed say a prayer together and make the sign of the cross on their

forehead as you say Jesus loves you and so do I.

Article Deadline…..

For the July/August Newsletter June

14th is the deadline. Submit all

articles to the church office or email

them to: [email protected]

Reese Hadlee Michaels daughter of

Megan & Justin Michaels was baptized

on March 10th, 2019.

Adrienne Lorraine Colwell daughter of

Roxanne & Daniel Colwell was baptizd

on April 6th, 2019.

Harper Mary Nigbur daughter of Allie

& Brian Nigbur was baptizd on April

7th, 2019.

Ivry Lee Fischer daughter of Amanda

& Billy Fischer was baptizd on

April 14th, 2019.

In our Prayers:

Bold names are new additions… Alicia Balasch

Gary Bronson

Bill Buettner

Rich “Tank” Ellingboe

Barb Fishbaugher

Joanie Fechter

Bill Fullhart

Jenny Finn

Ray & Ro Grund

Cynthia Handford

Reanne Hepner

Larry Hoffman

Vanessa Jeranek

Judy Kraetsch

Jean Kelley

Lucy Martin

Ken Miller (Lynn Schroeder's dad)

Roger Muencheberg

Fred Schult

Joan Sherman

Rhonda Sutherland

Don Vollan

Arnie Wickland

People we pray for are renewed by

calling the church office.

Our Men and Women Who Serve:

Tina Anderson

Max Baumgartner

Darrin Ferguson Jr.

Thomas Garvey

Jason Krueger

Troy Nienow

Joseph Osheim

Terry Osheim

Jonathon Osheim

Turner Pruett

Jack Ramson

Joe Ramson

Christopher Zaczyk

Chris Zeman

Every 5th Sunday

Healing Service every month that has a

fifth Sunday is a Healing Service. It is

a quiet, peaceful opportunity to bring

our pains, fears, and ailments to God

and to receive an anointing of oil and

laying on of hands for prayers of

healing. Next Healing Services are

June 29th -30th.

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