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ST. PAUL’S EV. LUTHEST. PAUL’S EV. LUTHEST. PAUL’S EV. LUTHEST. PAUL’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, SCHOOL AND KINDER PLACERAN CHURCH, SCHOOL AND KINDER PLACERAN CHURCH, SCHOOL AND KINDER PLACERAN CHURCH, SCHOOL AND KINDER PLACE
DECEMBER 2013
DECEMBER EPISTLEDECEMBER EPISTLEDECEMBER EPISTLEDECEMBER EPISTLE
Keep Christ in Christmas!Keep Christ in Christmas!Keep Christ in Christmas!Keep Christ in Christmas!
Regardless of age or how strong you may believe your faith to be, the devil is persistent
and attacks believers from all angles. But, I do know that in Matthew 28:20, The Lord tells us
that “surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." This promise is very evident with
the greatest gift we will ever receive and that is Jesus. This Christmas I pray and challenge that all
keep CHRIST in Christmas.
As we celebrate and prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Savior to free us
from sin and death, Christmas has also become one of the most stressful times of the year. Many
businesses feel pressure to make sales, knowing that their profit for the year is often dependent
on purchases of presents. Others are entertaining friends and family and feel anxiety as they
prepare meals and celebrations. Even children might experience the strain and nervousness of
being in a Christmas worship services.
Instead of making Christmas a time of stress, we need to do what Paul did and look at
Christ's incarnation as an opportunity to reflect on the overwhelming grace of God that
appeared that first Christmas Day. That grace not only saves us without any work on our part,
but also grants us the assurance of eternal life so that we might be encouraged to live profitable
lives of holiness as we await Jesus' reappearing. May our Christmas celebration be one where we
are relieved of the world's stress because we are assured of the greatest Christmas present of
all--eternal life with Christ our Savior.
May God continue to bless and keep you!
Merry Christmas,
Ben Mueller
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Featuring
Madison Area Concert Handbells
Brad Schultz, Music Director
Friday, December 13 – 7:30 pm
Covenant Presbyterian Church
326 S Segoe Road - Madison, WI
Saturday, December 14 – 7:30 pm
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church
5700 Pheasant Hill Road – Monona, WI
Sunday, December 15 – 3:00 pm
Luther Memorial Church
1021 University Ave - Madison , WI
CHRISTMAS FOOD BAGS The Lord's Cupboard is handing out Christmas food bags to families that need a little extra
help because of an illness in the family, financial problems, or something similar. Please
call the church office at 567-5001 or come to the Lord's Cupboard food pantry on the 1st or
3rd Mondays between 5:30 and 6:30 pm to sign up. Sign up ends on December 10th. You
can pick up the bags on December 17th between 5:30 and 6:30 pm in the school lobby.
We will need help packing the food bags on December 15th at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall, it only takes about one hour, please join us.
NEW MEMBER SPONSORS NEEDED!NEW MEMBER SPONSORS NEEDED!NEW MEMBER SPONSORS NEEDED!NEW MEMBER SPONSORS NEEDED!
� St. Paul’s is truly being blessed with many new members. Because of this, the New Member
Sponsor Committee is looking for existing members to become sponsors for our new members.
� A sponsor helps new members become acclimated into our church family and answers any
questions they may have. Orientation is provided for sponsors.
If you are interested in using your spiritual gifts for this ministry, please contact Jim or Marlene Steinberg If you are interested in using your spiritual gifts for this ministry, please contact Jim or Marlene Steinberg If you are interested in using your spiritual gifts for this ministry, please contact Jim or Marlene Steinberg If you are interested in using your spiritual gifts for this ministry, please contact Jim or Marlene Steinberg
at 262.569.0817at 262.569.0817at 262.569.0817at 262.569.0817.
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Madison Area Concert Handbells (MACH) is beginning
its 17th year of musical service to the community and
state. This auditioned community choir performs with
over six octaves of handbells and seven octaves of
handchimes, the largest assemblage of such instruments in
Wisconsin. One of the nation's finest handbell choirs,
MACH's members share over 250 years of ringing
experience and are directed by Brad Schultzl, MACH's
music director. One of St. Paul’s members, Sara Junio,
is a ringer within MACH, too. Come hear the beautiful
carols of Christmas, with the majestic sounds of the
handbells & handchimes. See www.madisonhandbells.org
for more information.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors/students
MEMBERSHIP CHANGES
Baptisms
Brayden Michael Siegmann, son of Steven Siegmann & Caryn Merkle
Liesl Anne Fischer, daughter of David & Sarah (Menden) Fischer
Non-baptized children of new members
Janikowski: Katelyn & Hope
Adult Confirmation
Amanda Janikowski
Baptized 1754 Confirmed 1042
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH AND SCHOOLCHURCH AND SCHOOLCHURCH AND SCHOOLCHURCH AND SCHOOL
(The Lutheran Church(The Lutheran Church(The Lutheran Church(The Lutheran Church----Missouri Synod)Missouri Synod)Missouri Synod)Missouri Synod)
210 E. Pleasant Street210 E. Pleasant Street210 E. Pleasant Street210 E. Pleasant Street
Oconomowoc, WI 53066Oconomowoc, WI 53066Oconomowoc, WI 53066Oconomowoc, WI 53066----3050305030503050
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WORSHIP & STUDYWORSHIP & STUDYWORSHIP & STUDYWORSHIP & STUDY
SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday 5:30 pm5:30 pm5:30 pm5:30 pm
Sunday (Traditional)Sunday (Traditional)Sunday (Traditional)Sunday (Traditional) 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am
Sunday (Contemporary)Sunday (Contemporary)Sunday (Contemporary)Sunday (Contemporary) 10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am
Bible ClassBible ClassBible ClassBible Class 9:15 am9:15 am9:15 am9:15 am
Time to Grow on Wednesdays (Meal)Time to Grow on Wednesdays (Meal)Time to Grow on Wednesdays (Meal)Time to Grow on Wednesdays (Meal) 5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm
(Program) (Program) (Program) (Program) 6:20 pm6:20 pm6:20 pm6:20 pm
Pastor Lance Armstrong O’Donnell 567.5001 x217Pastor Lance Armstrong O’Donnell 567.5001 x217Pastor Lance Armstrong O’Donnell 567.5001 x217Pastor Lance Armstrong O’Donnell 567.5001 x217
Vicar Steven Scharnell Vicar Steven Scharnell Vicar Steven Scharnell Vicar Steven Scharnell 567.5001 x216 567.5001 x216 567.5001 x216 567.5001 x216
Pastor Emeritus Dr. Paul Borgman 567.5001Pastor Emeritus Dr. Paul Borgman 567.5001Pastor Emeritus Dr. Paul Borgman 567.5001Pastor Emeritus Dr. Paul Borgman 567.5001 Organist/Choir DirectorOrganist/Choir DirectorOrganist/Choir DirectorOrganist/Choir Director–––– Diane Bleke 567.5001 x242 Diane Bleke 567.5001 x242 Diane Bleke 567.5001 x242 Diane Bleke 567.5001 x242
Principal Principal Principal Principal ---- Jon Pickelmann 567.5001 x213 Jon Pickelmann 567.5001 x213 Jon Pickelmann 567.5001 x213 Jon Pickelmann 567.5001 x213
FAX 567.1207FAX 567.1207FAX 567.1207FAX 567.1207
Website: www.splco.orgWebsite: www.splco.orgWebsite: www.splco.orgWebsite: www.splco.org
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THE KINDER PLACETHE KINDER PLACETHE KINDER PLACETHE KINDER PLACE
Christian PreChristian PreChristian PreChristian Pre----School & Day CareSchool & Day CareSchool & Day CareSchool & Day Care
Director Kelly Kulas 567Director Kelly Kulas 567Director Kelly Kulas 567Director Kelly Kulas 567----4881488148814881
Epistle EditorEpistle EditorEpistle EditorEpistle Editor----Heather Scheuer Heather Scheuer Heather Scheuer Heather Scheuer
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Newsletter deadline for articles,
announcements and features is the
2nd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday of the month
PLEASE ADVISE THE CHURCH OFFICE OFPLEASE ADVISE THE CHURCH OFFICE OFPLEASE ADVISE THE CHURCH OFFICE OFPLEASE ADVISE THE CHURCH OFFICE OF
ANY ADDRESS CHANGESANY ADDRESS CHANGESANY ADDRESS CHANGESANY ADDRESS CHANGES
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���� MEMORIALS
Pastor Ronald P. Krug $30.00
Stanley “Mike” Tanner $403.00
LeRoy Borchardt $10.00
Jean FisherJean FisherJean FisherJean Fisher December 9th
Donald SchmittDonald SchmittDonald SchmittDonald Schmitt December 12th
Richard ThurowRichard ThurowRichard ThurowRichard Thurow December 13th
Mary Ann AshworthMary Ann AshworthMary Ann AshworthMary Ann Ashworth December 14th
Alice FeldschneiderAlice FeldschneiderAlice FeldschneiderAlice Feldschneider December 15th
Ewald BaumannEwald BaumannEwald BaumannEwald Baumann December 17th Jan MueckeJan MueckeJan MueckeJan Muecke December 18th Verna SwensonVerna SwensonVerna SwensonVerna Swenson December 20th George NagelGeorge NagelGeorge NagelGeorge Nagel December 21st
Arline BaumannArline BaumannArline BaumannArline Baumann December 24th
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYSDECEMBER BIRTHDAYSDECEMBER BIRTHDAYSDECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
For our members 70+ years
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ST. PAUL’S LADIES AID
Another “thank you” goes out to all the special people who helped again with our Christmas bazaar in
any way. Thanks again and God bless you!
Our Christmas party will be held at Spinnakers on Thursday, December 5th
. Fellowship will be from
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm with the meal being served at 6:30 pm. This is always a fun evening and the
atmosphere and food are always so good. If you do plan on joining us., please contact Sue Lindemann
(262-567-8985) to RSVP.
Thank you to those who helped us beautify our church for the holiday season. This is always fun to
do.
We will not have a Ladies Aid meeting in January.
May your Christmas be filled with God’s blessings and love. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
LWML Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Lutheran Women in Mission
The LWML December meeting will be held at the home of Carolyn Pankow (451 Coolidge St., Oconomowoc) Tuesday, December 3rd, at 7:00 pm. Join us as we enjoy fellowship and devotion in preparation of our Savior’s birth. Bring your mites, stocking offering and an appetizer or treat to
share.
Attention ladies! Please join us for the 2014 Women's Retreat – February 28-March 1 at the Blue Harbor
Resort in Sheboygan, WI. The theme is "Unwrapping the Bible- God’s Word for Your Life". Our guest
speaker is Gretchen Huesmann from Grafton, WI. Registration forms are available at www.splco.org and in
the church office. Sign up soon - the registration deadline is January 15! Please contact Michelle Pagenkopf
([email protected]) or Sarah Esveldt ([email protected]) with questions.
"For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the
encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4
What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is a call to action to celebrate giving and encourage increased personal philanthropy. It is a day set aside for focusing on supporting the nonprofits most meaningful to the giver.
Giving Tuesday, December 3, follows on the heels of "Cyber Monday," "Small Business Saturday" and "Black Friday" which are events that benefit the retail industry and kick off the holiday shopping frenzy. In a full-circle
move, Giving Tuesday partners conceived the idea of a day for amplifying small acts of kindness to supercharge
giving in an effort to change the world for the better.
In creating a day focused on giving to charitable efforts, Giving Tuesday aspires to instill in others the joy of
philanthropic giving!
The LCMS is joining in the Giving Tuesday movement and encouraging gifts to the LCMS Global Mission Fund.
St. Paul's is joining this effort, too, and encouraging gifts to our Fund-A-Family scholarship fund. Please
prayerfully consider amplifying small acts of kindness on this special day.
Lord's CupboardLord's CupboardLord's CupboardLord's Cupboard We could use the following food items: cereal, soup and canned fruit.
Starting in January, we will need at least 2 volunteers to pick up the donated food items from 1 of the 3 Kwik Trips in Oconomowoc on Tuesday and/or Friday. Please contact Mary Hickenbottom at 414-333-3421 to find out the specifics.
And please remember, if you are going to give gift cards for any gifts, please plan ahead a bit and purchase them through the SCRIP program which the Lord's Cupboard will receive a small rebate (Entertainment, Clothing, Grocery, Gas). Stop in at the church office for the form or go to www.splco.org, under the school tab�family resources�fundraising�Great Lakes Scrip.
Please continue to pray for all the families that the Lord's Cupboard is able to help and for the volunteers - thank you for your continued support!
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THE BOARD OF SERVICE AND MISSION OUTREACH UPDATE
Thanksgiving food bags-on Monday, November 18th, 125 families were given a Thanksgiving Food Bag with a frozen turkey (which a St. Paul's member generously donated 150 turkeys!). There will be a minimum of 30 volunteers helping to make this a wonderful outreach to our community between the Kindergarten class who decorated the bags, the Youth Group who will deliver the bags to the Senior Apartments, the people who packed the bags and the people who organized, shopped and will hand out the bags.
Christmas food bags-on Monday, December 16th, we anticipate giving out 125 Christmas food bags with a ham. We will be asking for monetary donations for the hams. We will also be serving a traditional Christmas meal to the people from our community and the members of St. Paul's are welcome to come and enjoy the fellowship!
Christmas Caring Tree-there are ornaments on the Christmas trees located in the narthex and outside the gym with names of children (under 18) from the Oconomowoc area that are requesting items so that their Christmas will be a little brighter. There are also names of the residents of Bethesda that really appreciate being remembered. Please return these gifts to the trees or the church office by December 9th.
Family Promise of Western Waukesha County-to find out the latest news and updates for this local mission which St. Paul’s will be involved in, you can go to their website at www.fpowwc.org/. There is a fundraiser coming up which will be in Pewaukee on December 7th from 8:30 am-12:00 pm-A Christmas Cookie Walk where you get to choose from numerous cookies, fill your bakery box and only pay $8/lb.!! Some of the items that are still needed prior to Family Promise opening would be a building for the Family Day Center and a van that seats 15 people. Contact Mary Hickenbottom with any questions. 414-333-3421.
Lord's Cupboard Pantry and Monthly Meal-on Monday, November 18th, we served a traditional Thanksgiving meal to the people from our community. Between the pantry and the meal, there were approximately 20 volunteers putting this all together and we served about 115 meals and gave out bags of food to about 50 families.
Service Men and Women-we will be sending care packages to the military people on St. Paul's prayer list that we have their contact information. If you know of someone who should be on the prayer list or if you have any information on the people on the list, please contact the church office.
Large Print Bibles for Romania-we raised money at 2 Time to Grow meals to send to Outstretched Hands of Romania who are requesting large print bibles for the elderly in their congregation. This is a mission that you can find out more information by going to the Service and Mission Outreach bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall or contact Jamie Stache.
FAMILY PROMISE OF WESTERN WAUKESHA COUNTY Read the most recent newsletter below to find out the latest news and updates for this local mission project which St. Paul's will be involved in. Or go to their website at www.fpowwc.org/. There is a fundraiser coming up which will be in Pewaukee on December 7th from 8:30 am-12:00 pm-A Christmas Cookie Walk where you get to choose from numerous cookies, fill your bakery box and only pay $8/lb.!! Some of the items that are still needed prior to Family Promise opening would be a building for the Family Day Center and a van that seats 15 people. Contact Mary Hickenbottom with any questions. 414-333-3421.
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Board of Evangelism John 5:24, “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.”
Salvation comes through hearing the Word. How can people hear the Word unless we share it? How much must we hate somebody NOT to share the greatest gift ever given to us? Harsh but true.
This is what evangelism is all about. Our salvation is complete grace through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God has commissioned us to share it. Let’s Go!!
The Board of Evangelism is growing and strengthening, focusing on proclaiming the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Some things we have been doing: • We have been sharing information at the Farmer’s Market. • Vacation Bible School is reaching over 100 children from the community. • Outreach through the newspaper, posters, pamphlets, and displays • Friendly greeters at every service • Welcoming and user friendly website • Sponsors for new members • Contacting visitors • Putting together our pictorial of members
Question: Do you feel as though you are being led to help with evangelism? Do you want to help us spread the Good News of salvation with the lost? Are you concerned with the large amount of unchurched people?
There are many ways you can help. If you have a gift to share, please prayerfully consider it. Are you good at computers, public relations, marketing, writing press releases, talking to people, organizing events, working with the chamber of commerce, being a face and voice in the community for St. Paul’s? If you can’t help physically, can you help financially?
If you have been moved in any way to help us, please contact Vicar Steve Scharnell at (262) 567-5001 or email [email protected]
Thank you and God Bless.
FINANCIAL STATUS THRFINANCIAL STATUS THRFINANCIAL STATUS THRFINANCIAL STATUS THROUGH THE FIRST THIRDOUGH THE FIRST THIRDOUGH THE FIRST THIRDOUGH THE FIRST THIRD OF THE 2013 OF THE 2013 OF THE 2013 OF THE 2013 –––– 2014 2014 2014 2014 FISCAL YEARFISCAL YEARFISCAL YEARFISCAL YEAR.
Note: the budget passed by the congregation projected a $72,000 shortfall. The intent was that congregational growth would potentially reduce the shortfall this FY, and certainly improve over time, given the recent strong growth at St Paul’s.
There are four major income sources to the congregation.
According to plan, the financial impact of the Kinder PlaceKinder PlaceKinder PlaceKinder Place mission at St Paul’s was expected to provide a $10,000 gain after the planned monthly donation. To date, Kinder Place is operating as planned.
All percentages noted below are related to St. Paul’s operations other than Kinder Place.
Offering incomeOffering incomeOffering incomeOffering income accounts for about 68% of income. Early indications are very positive with first four months offerings tracking about slightly above plan. Accurate full year predictions are difficult this early in the fiscal year, but trends are encouraging.
School tuition and feesSchool tuition and feesSchool tuition and feesSchool tuition and fees accounts for about 25% of income (other than Kinder Place) at St Paul’s. We are closely monitoring school income.
Miscellaneous income Miscellaneous income Miscellaneous income Miscellaneous income includes various types of income and was expected to provide the remaining 7% of in-come. This income source is received at irregular intervals, and is difficult to predict.
At this time, expenses also seem to be tracking according to plan.
Bottom line,Bottom line,Bottom line,Bottom line, all financial indications are positive at this time. If these trends continue, the end of year shortfall could be less than expected.
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567-1323
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When will…?
Your Board of Church Properties has been working largely behind the scenes on several major
projects. After much effort to be the best stewards of the funds entrusted to us, the preparations are
complete and things are about to start moving!
The most asked question is "when will the wallpaper (and plaster) in the Narthex be repaired?"
The answer first takes us up to the roof! There is a certain order in our project plan to ensure these
significant repairs last for quite some time.
The roof must be repaired and sound before any other work is done inside the building, or all the effort
and expense will be wasted. So, the roof repairs are scheduled to begin the week of November 18,
weather permitting. By the time you have read this, you will have noticed a crane and other construc-
tion equipment near the school entrance. It will be used to move various large pieces of equipment
on the roof to allow the repairs to be completed. The work is expected to last 5 days.
Next will be the tuck pointing and masonry repairs on the bell towers and front façade of the Church.
The roof must not leak, hence why it must be repaired first, or the tuck-pointing and repairs will be
ruined from the inside out. We hope to complete this work yet this fall, but it is again contingent on
favorable weather.
Next are the louvers in the bell towers. All eight tower louver faces need to be replaced. But again the
tuck-pointing and masonry must be completed first. Construction of the new louvers (the “shutter-
looking panels” at the top of the tower) will occur offsite, and they will then be installed in early spring.
Once all of the above items are completed, we can finally repair the plaster and wallpaper.
Temporary repairs are in process to improve the appearance in the areas where the wallpaper is
peeling.
Also in process is replacing the windows on the north and west face of the original school building. The
existing windows are original to the building and in very poor condition aesthetically, operationally
and in terms of energy efficiency. The north windows are planned to be replaced over the Christmas
holidays, and the west classroom windows over Easter and spring vacation
By the time you read this, the new sound system should be completely installed, adjusted and
operational. It is truly a very complicated process as settings are confirmed and operator training is
completed. The black speakers at the front of the church will be painted to better blend in. Also, the
various wires, cables, stands and equipment will be "neatened up" and minimalized as much as
possible. As a side note, we need an operator for the system for every service. Contact one of our
Board members or one of the Elders if you are interested in assisting in this important task. A special
thank you to Larry Hansen and Trent Heinzel who have been instrumental in completing this project.
Thank you for your patience during the next several months!
Roof
Masonry
Front Facade
Tower Louvers
School Windows
Plaster & Wallpaper
November thru March Spring Summer
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Our Time to Grow Winter Session of classes will begin on Wednesday, January 8th
.
Deadline to sign up for Adult studies is Monday, December 16th
.
It’s extremely important to sign up for the adult Bible studies by the deadline. Books and study
guides will need to be ordered. If you do not sign up by the deadline, you will not have a book
and/or study guide.
Every Christian can benefit from continued study in God’s Word. Time to Grow is our offering of classes
on Wednesday nights for the whole family. Through Bible study, the Holy Spirit works to build up our
faith as we continue to grow and understand God’s Holy Word. We have a meal available in the
Fellowship Hall starting at 5:00 pm and it’s served until 6:00 pm. The cost for adults is $4.00, children
ages 5-12 are $3.00 and children 4 and under are free. At 6:00 pm we gather in the church for a time of
devotion and singing before we are dismissed to our classes at 6:20 pm. The children then go to their
own age-appropriate classrooms. The adults have a variety of classes they can choose from at the same
time. Our evening ends at 7:20 pm. There is a nursery available for children under 3.
We are excited to continue with our child, youth and adult Bible study called Answers in Genesis. It
provides answers to the issues that confront today’s culture through the media, school, friends, etc. It
also provides a thorough understanding of the authority and primary teachings of Scripture. All ages will
be equipped to defend the Bible, and become conformed to the image of Christ, as they apply God’s
Word in their everyday lives.
For Women Only Adult study guide $10.00 due at registration
Led by Sarah Esveldt
The man in your life carries important feelings so deep inside he barely knows
they’re there, much less how to talk about them. Yet your man genuinely wants you
to “get” him—to understand his inner life, to know his fears and needs, to hear what
he wishes he could tell you.
In her landmark bestseller, For Women Only, Shaunti Feldhahn reveals what every
woman—single or married—needs to know. Based on rigorous research with
thousands of men, Shaunti delivers one eye-opening revelation after another.
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For Men Only Adult study guide $10.00 due at registration
Led by Ben Mueller
If you’re like most men, you’ve burned up lots of energy trying to figure out what a
woman wants, what makes her tick, how to make her happy.
The good news: success is simpler than you ever thought. In their groundbreaking
classic, For Men Only, Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn reveal the eye-opening truths and
simple acts that will radically improve your relationship with the woman you love.
Answers in Genesis Adult study guide $7.00 due at registration
Led by and Vicar Steve Scharnell
� The Bible is Trustworthy - We can trust all of God’s Word.
� God’s Attributes - God’s attributes are displayed throughout the Bible.
� Chronological/Historical Teaching - The Bible presents true history, not just “stories.”
� The Bible’s Redemption - God’s plan of redemption is woven throughout Scripture.
� Apologetics - We must be ready to give an answer for what we believe.
� Life Application - We are to live in light of what the Bible teaches.
FYI parents: your children will be studying the same topics as you are on an age-appropriate level. You
are encouraged to discuss these lessons with them at home. There is a Family Devotional Guide (for
home devotional time) for an optional cost of $5.00, due at registration.
SIGN-UP FORM FOR TIME TO GROW ADULT BIBLE STUDIES (PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN TO THE CHURCH OFFICE OR THE OFFERING PLATE, W/ PAYMENT IF APPLICABLE)
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Oconomowoc, WI
Permit No. 45
Address Service Requested
St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran School 210 E. Pleasant St. Oconomowoc, WI 53066-3050
Phone: 262-567-5001 Fax: 262-567-1207 Website: www.splco.org
Reaching, Serving & Growing
Disciples!
The auction will be open Saturday, December 7th, before and after church,
Sunday December 8th, before and after church.
It will also be open the following week in the morning before school 7:30 am-
8:00 am and after school until 3:30 pm.
We will also be open the weekend of our school
Christmas Production before and after the services of
December 14th & 15th.