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Our Saviour Lutheran Church • Green Bay, Wisconsin 1 Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (Vol. 9, Issue 9) September 2009 Earplugs in Worship~Optional Pastor Dave Hatch Continued on page 2 H ow we need to raise our awareness of God’s living activity in our lives! The power of the cross is clear to us, and the promise of eternal life is a confidence for us. We know these are ours by faith. Yet, by observation, we often overlook God’s living directing hand in what goes on in our daily life. It was a normal Thursday evening service at Our Saviour. It was August a few years ago. While driving to church late in the afternoon, the sky was astir with darkening activity. On the way past the ball diamond at Danz School, some of the dry dust on the infield congregated with enthusiasm, defied gravity and lifted in unison like a small dustbowl. Earlier, I heard a news-snippet about a gathering weather concern for Wisconsin (It would be this storm that would create a tornado that day and take a life near Madison). That night in the service, there was the rare mid-week Baptism. During that Baptism we spoke of God’s creative ways, His miracles through the often overlooked things of life, like water and The Word. We spoke of “God’s activity in our lives” throughout the first part of the service and into the sermon. We spoke of how, unlike famous people of the past, Jesus is not a “Was”, but an “Is”. The text was Peter answering Jesus’ question about, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” As the sermon rolled on and neared its completion, a homiletic-line was delivered that said something like this: “He is alive, wants our attention, and seeks to show His activity and presence in our lives.” At that very second, our Lord delivered a crashing blow of resounding thunder over all of our heads. Your pastor and the congregation were awestruck at the timing, how our living Lord helped highlight the point of the sermon! That was the very first sound of thunder that evening, and as you know, more followed... The congregation broke into smiles and audible giggles. The point was made and a joyful “Amen” soon followed, closing the message. God is active in our lives. Often what we think is coincidence is rather, providence. Not only has He poured out material, health and people blessings on us, but He is at work in the prayer needs we present them before Him. Let’s open our eyes and watch to see Him at work! That is what it means that He is our, “Lord”. He is our daily Shepherd, alive and at work in our stories. Let’s grow in the knowledge of that, eh?
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Our Saviour Lutheran Church • Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (Vol. 9, Issue 9) September 2009
Earplugs in Worship~OptionalPastor Dave Hatch
Continued on page 2
How we need to raise our awareness of God’sliving activity in our lives!
The power of the cross is clear to us, and thepromise of eternal life is a confidence for us. We knowthese are ours by faith.
Yet, by observation, we often overlook God’sliving directing hand in what goes on in our daily life.
It was a normal Thursday evening service at OurSaviour. It was August a few years ago. While drivingto church late in the afternoon, the sky was astir withdarkening activity. On the way past the ball diamondat Danz School, some of the dry dust on the infieldcongregated with enthusiasm, defied gravity and liftedin unison like a small dustbowl. Earlier, I heard anews-snippet about a gathering weather concern forWisconsin (It would be this storm that would create atornado that day and take a life near Madison).
That night in the service, therewas the rare mid-week Baptism.During that Baptism we spoke ofGod’s creative ways, His miraclesthrough the often overlooked thingsof life, like water and The Word.We spoke of “God’s activity in ourlives” throughout the first part ofthe service and into the sermon. Wespoke of how, unlike famouspeople of the past, Jesus is not a
“Was”, but an “Is”. The text was Peter answeringJesus’ question about, “Who do you say that I am?”Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of theliving God.”
As the sermon rolled on and neared its completion,a homiletic-line was delivered that said something likethis: “He is alive, wants our attention, and seeks toshow His activity and presence in our lives.”
At that very second, our Lord delivered a crashingblow of resounding thunder over all of our heads. Yourpastor and the congregation were awestruck at thetiming, how our living Lord helped highlight the pointof the sermon! That was the very first sound of thunderthat evening, and as you know, more followed... Thecongregation broke into smiles and audible giggles. Thepoint was made and a joyful “Amen” soon followed,closing the message.
God is active in our lives. Often what we think iscoincidence is rather, providence. Not only has He
poured out material, health andpeople blessings on us, but He is atwork in the prayer needs we presentthem before Him.
Let’s open our eyes and watchto see Him at work! That is what itmeans that He is our, “Lord”. He isour daily Shepherd, alive and atwork in our stories. Let’s grow inthe knowledge of that, eh?
We can even see His presence inthe activities on the church calendar, inthe worship, fellowship andeducational events planned. Howabout putting that calendar on thefridge and join in the many specialactivities of the family of God at OurSaviour!
Let’s not depend on a bolt oflighting or a crash of thunder toawaken us to His living presence, butjust believe! See you in worship aswe gear up for an outstanding year ofwonderful activities at OSLC!Earplugs optional.
“But grow in the grace andknowledge of our Lord and SaviorJesus Christ. To Him be the gloryboth now and forever. Amen.” - 2Peter 3:18
Pastor Dave
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Pastor Dave
Vol. 9, No. 9, September 2009 The Voice
(permit No. 59) is publishedmonthly byOur Saviour Lutheran Church. All rightsreserved. No portion of this publicationmay be reproduced without permission.
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Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
120 S. Henry Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
(920) 468-4065
Senior Pastor David H. Hatch(920) [email protected]
Associate Pastor Greg Hovland(920) [email protected]
Church Office Michelle Burhite(920) [email protected]
Preschool Director Christina Scholz(920) [email protected]
Our Saviour Web www.oslc-gb.orgTrinity School Web www.greenbaytrinity.orgTrinity School Murphy Baumann
(920) 655-4673
Receivedtheir Crown
MembershipChangesNone
WeddingsNone
BaptismsKennedy Ann KielpikowskiBorn: April 29, 2009Baptized: July 12, 2009Daughter of Chad and JessicaKielpikowski
Jace Matthew KlumbBorn: May 7, 2009Baptized: July 19, 2009Son of Matthew and AngelaKlumb
Aubrey Michelle HaynesBorn: May 14, 2009Baptized: July 19, 2009Daughter of Joshua andAmber Haynes
Ashley Marie ErmisBorn: March 7, 1995Baptized: August 9, 2009Daughter of Delmer andBonnie Ermis, Jr.
Austin Tyler ErmisBorn: December 28, 1999Baptized: August 9, 2009Son of Delmer and BonnieErmis, Jr.
Sean William ParmentierBorn: June 24, 2009Baptized: August 9, 2009Son of John Paul and AngelaParmentier
Kimber Marie ParmentierBorn: June 24, 2009Baptized: August 9, 2009Daughter of John Paul andAngela Parmentier
Lillian Rose Marie DobersteinOctober 12, 1922 ~ July 16, 2009Funeral service held at OurSaviour on July 20, 2009
Diane Judith YanceyApril 1, 1940 ~ July 22, 2009Funeral service held on August 1,2009
Official Acts
In September we observe LaborDay, a legal holiday in honor of
labor. The Bible deals with labor in avariety of ways. In Genesis 2:15 weread that “The Lord God took theman and put him into the Garden ofEden to work it and take care of it.”(NIV) It was part of God’s plan ofcreation to make human beings forwork and provide work for them.
Work is important for us. It isimportant enough that we oftenanswer questions like who or whatwe are by referring to our work. Wemay answer in a number of differentways like I’m a teacher, or aplumber, or a carpenter, or an officemanager, or a business owner, or apastor, or a doctor, or one of manyother vocations. No wonder peopleget depressed when they are withoutjobs and meaningful work to do.Much of our self esteem is tied inclosely with our work.
As God’s redeemed stewards werecognize that God has entrusted tous many things to manage and workwith according to His will and plan.To not be willing to work and stillexpect to receive good things is likestealing. Ephesians 4:28 says, “Hewho has been stealing must steal nolonger, but must work, doingsomething useful with his ownhands, that he may have somethingto share with those in need.” (NIV)
Honest labor provides us with asense of fulfillment and provides for
our own needs and something extrato share with others who are in need.The book of Ecclesiastes includes anumber of passages like 2:24; 3:12-13; 22; 5:18-20 that encourage us tofind joy in our work. Work is ablessing from God and He gives usthe time, talent and resources to doour work in a way that honors Godand blesses others as well asourselves. The words of Hebrews13:20-21 affirm this truth: “May theGod of peace, who through the bloodof the eternal covenant brought backfrom the dead our Lord Jesus, thatgreat Shepherd of the sheep, equipyou with everything good for doinghis will, and may he work in us whatis pleasing to him, through JesusChrist, to whom be glory for everand ever. Amen.” (NIV)
So this September as manythings like vacations are over andnew things start up again—school,mission and ministry efforts in ourcongregation as well as otherSeptember activities—let’sremember that with the power of theHoly Spirit we can live and work asGod’s redeemed stewards who freelyand joyfully manage all of life andlife’s resources for His purposes.May we always be encouraged togive our very best when it comes toour financial gifts of love, our use oftime and talents, and our willing serviceat home, in the workplace, in ourcommunities and in our congregation.
Pastor Greg
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Pastor Greg
Labor Dayof Love
ThriventBuildsHabitat for
HumanityI want to thank the volunteers
who participated in building a Habitathome on June 27, 2009. This was thefourth year our congregationvolunteered for a build date. Thisyear’s volunteers were: Dave Bitters,Lonnie and Ryan Peerenboom, Tomand Jill Proulx, Robin and ShelleyWilliams, and myself. I also want tothank Sandy Groth, Diane Prahl, andLiz Reinke for providing our lunch.
Habitat for Humanity has builtmore than 300,000 houses around theworld, providing more than 1.5million people in more than 3,000communities with safe, decent,affordable shelter. HFHI was foundedin 1976 by Millard Fuller along withhis wife, Linda.
Thrivent Builds is an effort todramatically increase the number ofhomes Habitat for Humanity builds ina year-beyond the homes they alreadybuild. The goal is to build hundredsof homes per year with Habitat, fromthe inner cities of America toneighborhoods around the world.
Thank you ALL again for sharingof your time and talents.
Walter Juhnke
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NewBookDonationsThanks and applause to the folks who’ve been
donating books for our library! They’ve been coming inevery week and we have over a dozen new Christianbooks---good reading for all.
At first I was going to list all the donations but thereare so many I’ll whet your appetite with a few!
• Blind Dates Can Be Murder, by Mindy Clark• In Her Sister’s Footsteps, by Leisha Kelly• The Secret Life of Becky Miller, by Sharon Hinck• Promises To Keep, Tales From Grace Chapel Inn,by Rebecca Kelly
• New Mexico Sunrise, by Tracie PetersonPLEASE - sign your Full Name and Date on the
tracking card.Also, PLEASE -- check your books at home,in the car, in your kid’s and teenager’s rooms for forgottenOSLC books.Anumber of books have been missing formonths. The Librarians truly appreciate your help.
Marlys Brunsting/Jeanne Heuer
Jesus isWatchingOne night a burglar broke into a house and shone
his flashlight around looking for valuables. When hepicked up a laptop computer to put in his sack, astrange, disembodied voice came from the dark. “Jesusis watching.”
Nearly jumping out of his skin, he froze. Thenhearing nothing more, he turned the flashlight on againand pulled out a stereo to disconnect the wires. As clearas a bell he heard, “Jesus is watching.” Frantically, helooked for the source of the voice. In a far corner, hislight came to rest on a big green parrot.
“Did you say that?” he hissed.“Yes,” answered the parrot, “I was trying to warn you.”The burglar relaxed, it was only a parrot, “Warn me?
Who the devil are you?”“Moses.” replied the bird.Laughing, the man turned to pick up the laptop.
“What kind of stupid people would name a parrotMoses?” he asked.
Quietly, Moses answered. “The same people whonamed their Rottweiler Jesus.”
Sink or SwimA man and his Golden Retriever were walking by
the ocean when he spied another man walking towardhim. The owner of the Golden Retriever was so proudof his dog’s newly mastered feat he stopped the manand said, “Watch this!”
He tossed a piece of driftwood far out to sea.Running on top of the water, the Golden fetched thewood and came back. The dog owner grinned. Thevisitor frowned. Three times the procedure wasrepeated, three times the dog walked on water andreturned the wood to his master.
Excitedly the dog owner said, “Did you noticeanything unusual about my dog?”
“Yeah,” the man said, “Your dog can’t swim.”
StandYourGroundIn the 1960’s, right after Dr. Frances Kelsey joined
the FDA, a pharmaceutical firm in Ohio applied for alicense to market a new drug, Kevadon. In liquid formit seemed to relieve nausea in early pregnancy and wasgiven to millions of expectant women in Europe, Asiaand Africa. Although studies revealed harmful sideeffects, the pharmaceutical firm printed informationdeclaring its safety. The company exerted greatpressure for Dr. Kelsey to pass approval for the drug.
After many reviews, Dr. Kelsey found the resultsof the study “unsatisfactory” and stood rigidly behindher decision not to approve. Finally, after 14 monthsof struggle, the company withdrew. The medication?Thalidomide. We know now the horror of thalidomidedeformities. One firm and definite “NO” decision byDr. Kelsey spared untold agony in the United States.
Sometimes standing your ground may not seemthat important today, but in time you may see the“big” picture! Had not Dr. Kelsey “stood her ground”thousands of lives in America would have ruined.
Stand your ground!
Adeline Grieser
Heads UpReaders!
GOT NEWS? – Adeline, your RovingReporter is on the hunt for the latest scoop!Call: 468-2061, E-mail: [email protected]
Vacation – The root word of vacation is “vacate”.Students have vacated the school, but teachers are stillbusy planning for next year. We know that God has not“vacated” our lives – He is always with us.
Reenrollment – Next year, Green Bay Trinity will beoffering Kindergarten through grade eight! We praisethe Lord that He has grown our school. We are currentlyaccepting enrollments.
Music Teacher – This year, Mrs. Stephenie Hovlandwill be teaching music twice a week in grades K-6. Mr.Paul Heiser teaches music in grades 7-8.
Association Churches – We thank the Lord for thefinancial support the Association churches (Hope, Faith,Our Saviour, and Christ of the Bay) give to theirstudents to make it possible for them to receive aChristian education.
Wish list items –Portable PA System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500(?)Science Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 eachAir Quality Test Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.50Geology Field Trip in a Bag . . . . . . . . . $40Listening Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300Discover America Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . $500Wall Mount for Television . . . . . . . . . . $150Puppets: Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15Policeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
Puppet Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400
Scrip – Trinity is selling Kwik Trip Scrip. The schoolearns $0.10 for every dollar of scrip that is purchased.The cards can be used at the pump or in the store andcan be used to purchase any Kwik Trip product. ContactKen Baumann, 655-4673, if you would like to help theschool in this way. The school has raised over $20,000so far! It is possible for a business to purchase Scrip andstill receive its rebate from Kwik Trip.
Parenting Teens - “Purpose” is a buzzword in manychurches these days, as Christians explore what it means tolive intentionally. God has a purpose, or plan, for each ofour lives. Teenagers also must discover their particularpurpose and find ways to live it out.
Coming up with a mission statement is a helpful firststep. You can even do this together as a family. ForChristians, a mission statement will revolve around faithand service, but it also can include your passions anddreams. Brainstorm a sentence or two dealing with each ofthese areas: mind, body, heart, and spirit.
Another way to explore your purpose is asking, “Whatdo you stand for?” Our culture encourages today’steenagers to stand for riches and fame, but Jesus calls hisfollowers to deny and humble themselves. He calls us to“produce lasting fruit” (John 15:16). Our lives shouldreflect the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience,kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
After teenagers discover their purpose, they can setgoals for achieving it. If goals are to be meaningful, kidsmust set them themselves. Counselor Steve Merritt, writingin Group Magazine, defines goals as “good things we canbring about ourselves, as long as we do it without control ormanipulation.” All parents desire good things for ourteenagers, but we can’t always be involved in making themhappen. Kids must be passionate about their own goals andself-motivated about reaching them. And for goals to beGod-pleasing, we must reach them in ways that honor him.
Below are a few snapshots of what today’s teenagersand young people strive for.
When 4,600 kids ages 12 to 19 were asked abouttheir life goals, the top responses were:
• 86% enjoy life• 82% have good relationships with friends and family• 78% get married• 73% make lots of money• 72% have children• 65% travel (Mediamark Research)When almost 600 young people ages 18 to 25 were
surveyed about their generation’s top goals, the topresponses were:
• 81% to get rich• 51% to be famous• 30% to help people who need help• 22% to be leaders in their community• 10% to become more spiritual. (Pew Research Center)Watch the weekly announcements concerning Youth
Night on Wednesdays in September! Go to http:// youth.oslc-gb.org for up-to-date information about youth activities.
TrinityNews Youth Purpose
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Help Wanted
Then We have thePlace for You!Come join a very special group of people as a Volunteer SundaySchool Teacher.
We are in need of Sunday School Teachers for almost all grades.• All you need is your willingness to share your time
with our youth.• Bible knowledge is NOT required.• All lessons are pre-planned.• All materials and planning are provided.• We work in multiple teams so you would not teach
every week.
Being a Sunday School Teacher is so rewarding not only for theyouth but also for those who teach. Our teachers can share withyou their many stories of how they too have been rewarded.
To apply, please contactJulie Rusch, Sunday School Director
920-406-9077 or [email protected]
Want to serve the Lord but don’t know how?
Want to help the Church but haven’t found a way toshare your talent?
Want it to be Fun, Easy and Part-time?
Want to be part of something Exciting, Fulfillingand Rewarding?
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Financial Peace University is alife-changing program that teachesyou how to make the rightdecisions with your money. You’llbe empowered with the practicalskills and confidence needed toachieve your financial goals andexperience true financial peace!
Change the Way You ThinkEach of the 13 weekly Lessons
of FPU deals with a different topicthat will change the way you thinkabout personal finance. DaveRamsey teaches about how to savemoney, live on a budget,communicate about money,eliminate debt, find bargains, andexperience the joy of giving.• Super SavingTuesday, Sep 15, 2009 6:30 pm
• Relating With MoneyTuesday, Sep 22, 2009 6:30 pm
• Cash Flow PlanningTuesday, Sep 29, 2009 6:30 pm
• Dumping DebtTuesday, Oct 6, 2009 6:30 pm
• Credit Sharks In SuitsTuesday, Oct 13, 2009 6:30 pm
• Buyer BewareTuesday, Oct 20, 2009 6:30 pm
• Clause and EffectTuesday, Oct 27, 2009 6:30 pm
• That’s Not Good EnoughTuesday, Nov 3, 2009 6:30 pm
• Of Mice and Mutual FundsTuesday, Nov 10, 2009 6:30 pm
• From Fruition To TuitionTuesday, Nov 17, 2009 6:30 pm
• Working In Your StrengthsTuesday, Nov 24, 2009 6:30 pm
• Real Estate and MortgagesTuesday, Dec 1, 2009 6:30 pm
• The Great MisunderstandingTuesday, Dec 8, 2009 6:30 pm
Proven SuccessOver 650,000 families have
completed FPU with amazingsuccess. On average, they pay off$5,300 in debt and save $2,700 injust 13 weeks. That’s an $8,000change in position in just 91 days!
Beat Debt. Build Wealth.The goal of Financial Peace
University is not just information -we’re looking for transformation!Financial management is only 20%knowledge and 80% behavior.Wehelp break the bad habits that robpeople of true financial success.
Join UsJoin FPU by signing up
through the church office or goingonline at http://fpu.oslc-gb.org.There is a fee for this course andyou need to be enrolled to attendthe classes. A family membershipis $95 (That’s less than $8 a week).The fee covers the cost of a kit thatcontains essential tools to guide
you through the class. FPUMembers receive a lifetimemembership that will allow you toattend a class anywhere, anytime atno extra charge, in case you desirea refresher. You do not need to bea member of OSLC to join us.FPU is part of the whole-manministry offered here at OurSaviour Lutheran (under thedirection of the Board ofEvangelism).
Financial assistance isavailable; please contact PastorGreg directly if you are in need.
We ask that payments be madeat the first class. For those thatneed to spread the payment outover a couple months, OSLC isoffering a payment plan during thelength of the course.
For more information you cancontact Pastor Greg ([email protected] or 544-3614). Or go tohttp://www.daveramsey.com.
Financial Peace University StartsSeptember 15th at OSLC
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SEPTEMBER 2009
11:30am TrinityDismissEarly
5:00pm Fish Fry
9:00am Pre-SchoolFieldTrip toCountryCrittersPettingZoo
10:00am T-THPreschoolOpen House
12:15pm Brown BagWorship,Parlor
12:45pm Staff Meeting7:00pm Trad.Worship
12:15pm Brown BagWorship,Parlor
12:45pm Staff Meeting7:00pm Trad.Worship7:55pm Evangelism
Meeting
12:15pm Brown BagWorship,Parlor
12:45pm Staff Meeting7:00pm Trad.Worship
9:00am PreschoolField Trip toCountry CrittersPetting Zoo
12:15pm Brown BagWorship, Parlor
12:45pm Staff Meeting7:00pm Trad.Worship
9:00am MWFPreschool
6:00pm Youth Board6:00pm Praise Band7:00pm P&F
Meeting
8:30am AARP DriverSafety Prog.
9:00am 1st Day ofMWFPreschool
5:30pm Praise Band7:00pm Elders
Meeting
6:00pm Praise Band6:00pm Confirmation
5:30pm Praise Band6:00pm Confirmation
7:00am Bible Study9:00am Bible Study9:00am 1st Day of
T-THPreschool
7:00pm Council
7:00am Bible Study9:00am Bible Study6:30pm Financial
PeaceUniversity
7:00am Bible Study9:00am Bible Study6:30pm Financial
PeaceUniversity
Labor DayOFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL
7:00am Bible Study9:00am Bible Study6:30pm Preschool
ParentOrientation
5:00pm Board ofStewardship
6:30pm WorshipCommittee
6:30pm Board ofEducation
Super Sale SetupBegins in Gym
7:45am Trad.Worship9:15am Praise Worship10:45am Trad.Worship
w/Holy Baptism
7:45am Trad.Worship9:15am Praise Worship10:00am Fall Rally, Gym10:30am Confirmation
Orientation,Fellowship Hall
10:45am Trad.Worship11:00am Talk’nTour, Parlor
7:45am Trad.Worship9:15am Praise Worship9:30am Sunday School9:30am Adult Confirm.10:30am Adult Confirm.10:45am Trad.Worship
7:45am Trad.Worship9:15am Praise Worship9:30am Adult Confirm.10:30am Adult Confirm.10:45am Trad.Worship
Communion
Communion
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
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275:00pm Board of
Stewardship7:30pm Trinity
SchoolBoard
Michelle Vacation
287:00am Bible Study9:00am Bible Study6:30pm Financial
PeaceUniversity
Michelle Vacation
296:00pm Praise Band6:00pm Confirmation
Michelle Vacation
3012:15pm Brown Bag
Worship,Parlor
7:00pm Trad.Worship8:00pm Elders
Meeting
Michelle Vacation MichelleVacation
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8:00am SuperSale
8:00am Confirm.ExaminationRehearsal
Church Calendar
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Our Saviour Business DirectoryAdvertisements in the business directoryhelp Our Saviour defray the cost of printingand mailing The Voice each month.
For more information on advertising inthe business directory, please contactMichelle Burhite at (920) 468-4065 or bye-mail: [email protected]
© 2009 Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All Rights Reserved. Layout and design compliments of Adagirl Design LLC.
October 2009 Usher ScheduleDay: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team:Thu. Oct 1st 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick ZimonickSun. Oct 4th 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; †UN; †UNSun. Oct 4th 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain;
Elyssa Ammerman; Kathy AmmermanSun. Oct 4th 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; †UNThu. Oct 8th 7:00 pm HC P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UNNSun. Oct 11th 7:45 am HC M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry DalebrouxSun. Oct 11th 9:15 am HC D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth;
Davis LaMarche; Dan RicherSun. Oct 11th 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; Rich SpangenbergThu. Oct 15th 7:00 pm J. Boettcher Don Schultz; †UN; †UNSun. Oct 18th 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph HoerchlerSun. Oct 18th 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff;
Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande HeiSun. Oct 18th 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; †UNThu. Oct 22nd 7:00 pm HC C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick ZimonickSun. Oct 25th 7:45 am HC A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg;
Jerry VanKauwenbergSun. Oct 25th 9:15 am HC D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz;
Shelly Williams; Trey BoerschingerSun. Oct 25th 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; †UNThu. Oct 29th 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN†UN = Usher NeededIf you’d like to volunteer as an usher, please contact the lead usher of the group you’d like to join, or contactRich Spangenberg at (920) 983-9821 or email [email protected]
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Our Saviour Lutheran Church120 S. Henry St.Green Bay, WI 54302(920) 468-4065
Did you know that new socksand new underwear are amongthe most requested and leastdonated items at thrift stores andhomeless shelters? Think aboutit. It makes perfect sense. Intoday’s throwaway society, fewpeople ever donate used socksand literally no one (thankfully)ever donates used underwear tothe very types of stores oragencies where those in needobtain their clothes.
When faced with a limitedbudget that must go for food,shelter or medicine, socks andunderwear are last on the list forthose in need. But there’s anembarrassment associated withnot having these items, not to
mention it can be uncomfortable,cold in the fall and winter, andthere are basic hygiene issues too.
Once again this fall, “A Pair& A Spare: Brown County’sUndercover Challenge” willtake place to collect new socksand new underwear for those inneed. This year’s collection isscheduled for September 8through September 30, 2009.
This year, Our SaviourLutheran Church will beparticipating in the effort byhaving a collection box andfocusing on the need forchildren’s socks. Although wehave decided to focus on this
specific item, we will collect allitems requested during thiscollection period. So when you’rebuying a pair of new socks orunderwear for yourself, yourchildren or your grandchildren,buy a spare and donate it inSeptember. All styles and sizesare needed for men, women,seniors, teens, children, infantsand toddlers.
Please deposit donated itemsin the barrels in the officehallway. The collection iscoordinated by the Brown CountyHomeless and Housing Coalition,with donated items distributedfree of charge by agencies whowork directly with those in need.
It’s time for the Undercover Challenge!
