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Office Hours for Pastor Rick:
Mon. & Tues. Morn.
Wed. Afternoon
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Prentice, WI 54556
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Sunday 9:45 a.m.
Wednesday 5:15 p.m.
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This month we will begin using a
different lectionary than we have
used in the past. Many of you
may be saying what is a lectionary,
and do we have one? Those are
both good and valid reactions.
First and Zion have been using the
Revised Common Lectionary (RCL)
for as far back as I can tell. What
this lectionary is, is a group of
readings that have been chosen, by
scholars, to be read each week in
worship service. It includes the
Old Testament readings, the
Psalms, the New Testament
readings and the Gospels. It is a
three year cycle, one year for
Matthew, Mark, and Luke, with
the Gospel of John used in each of
the three years. What a lectionary
does is it helps organize the Bible
and lays out a pattern for reading
through each Gospel.
The narrative lectionary has
been developed by professors at
Luther Seminary. This lectionary is
a four year cycle so that each of
the four Gospels has its own year.
What is different about this
lectionary is that it focuses on one
bible story each week. In the fall,
we will concentrate on Old
Testament Stories and with Advent
and Christmas we will begin to
focus on the Gospel, come spring
we will focus on New Testament
writings. The creators of this
lectionary contend that we need
to study in more depth the
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overarching story of God, that we
should be following God’s presence
from the beginning of time through
the end of the bible.
What does this mean for you
and worship? Rest assured that we
are not not not not changing hymnals that we
are notnotnotnot messing with the orders of
worship that you are used to. What
will change will be the stories that
will be focused on for sermons and
in CYF. We will be able to look
more in depth at one story per
week. We will use the same red
hymnals and all the songs in it; we
will use the same settings for
communion and non-communion
Sundays. We will continue to have
taking faith home inserts each week;
we will continue to pray
communally, we will still be able to
have devotionals that follow the
lectionary. In fact you may not
even know that there has been a
change, yes I said it, change, and it is
not a four letter word anymore.
As your Pastor, I look forward to
this time of renewal for our
churches, as we try something new
and expand our biblical knowledge,
together. If you have any questions
or anxiety or excitement feel free to
call me, stop by the church, grab me
in the store, email me, or ??? I will
be glad to sit down and talk with
you more about this.
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Remember…..
Our regular Wednesday
Evening Worship Services
will resume on September
10th at 5:15 pm
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Warren & Betty Carlson, Norris & Marion Erickson
Rich & Tonya Kirchmeyer, Dorothy Moe,
Rena Willett and Mary Peterson AcolytesAcolytesAcolytesAcolytes::::
7th Jarrett Dunbar
14th Zach Schmidt
21st Megan Raab
28th Kiah Kalander
Food Service:Food Service:Food Service:Food Service:
Bev Hartmann & Linda Zielke
Join the celebration!
Sept10th
The The The The Progress Day SaleProgress Day SaleProgress Day SaleProgress Day Salessss have been have been have been have been
tallied and here are the results….tallied and here are the results….tallied and here are the results….tallied and here are the results….
Sale of Cookbooks 48.00
Sale of Cookie Books 30.00
Raffle Ticket Sales 116.00
Pie Sale 440.00
Yard Sale 472.30
Total 1,106.30
A sincere thank you to everyone who
helped in any way, donating, setting up,
cleaning up, eating pie, buying tickets,
buying from out sale, etc.
CYFCYFCYFCYF
are now available in the church office.
We are asking all church women to sell as
many as possible to make this a profitable
fundraiser. See Bev in the office for your
tickets. Thanks!
Here it is September…
kids have moved into college, are busy adjusting to a
new schedule, and making new friends. We want to
make sure we can stay in touch with those who are
away and keep them in our prayers. Please email the
church or leave a note in the office with the names and
addresses of ALLALLALLALL of our kids going to college. We will
list them here each month and encourage the members
of our congregation to send them a note or card to let
them know we have not forgotten them. Maybe, just
maybe, they will update us once in a while with pictures
or just a note that we can share in this spot in our
newletter.
We will be starting up our Book Club
soon. Everyone is invited to join us after
church on the September 7th(today) for a
few minutes to see if we can decide on a
day that works the best for us all.
Come join us as we explore the Bible. Learn about how God’s story of salvation
unfolds throughout time. Let’s dive into
God’s Holy living Word. As the Word is a
constantly changing, fluid Word you do
not have to be a scholar to explore with
us. Come on you know you want to.
Zion Lutheran from 4:00-6:00, starting
September 8th.
First Lutheran from 6:00-7:30, starting
September 15th.
As Jesus says to his potential disciples,
“Come and See.”
We ask that you keep the following people in your prayers
and call the church office if you know someone who we
should add to this list or take off. Thank you.
Those with health concerns:
Ron Arkola, Harvey Bader, Julie Anderson-Bauer, Myrna Beaumont, Richard Bergquist, Helen Billstine, Beth Burke, Joyce Carlson, Lyle Conner Sr., Jenny Cummings, Delores
Danielson, Naomi Trapp Davis, Jarrett Dunbar, Todd Eckhert, Mary Jane Fortner, Megan Gerding, Judy Gustafson, Janice Hakala, Phil Hakala, Chuck Hahn, Cathy Hall, Taylor Hall, Rick Hass, Rudy Haubert, Laurie Heikkinen, Marvel Heikkinen, Pat Heikkinen, Shay Huegli, Cody James, Paula Johnson, Ruth Jokinen, Dave Kivela, Patty Litvinoff,
Ruth Liu, Anita Lyons, Violet Maki, Robby McCormick, Clarence Meier, Anna Mundt, Donna Nelson ,Leonard Niskanen, Paul, Callon Orysen, Bill & Joanne Ostling, Peg Pearson, Keith Pokela, Judy Raab, Marcia Reed, Steve Reynolds, Dorothy Rosenlof, Lillian Schanen, Ron Skoda, Josh Uhren, Pastor Gary Uttech, Sonja Waldes, Dorothy
Wanish, Ellie Wicklund, Sandy Wiles, George Worden, Tom Wymore , Evan Zimbo, Troy Zomchek.
Those living with cancer: Cathy Davis, Sara Donahoe, Sue Edwards, Pam Fortner, Ken Gustafson, Char Harmon, Je’Ann Johnson, Clarence Kalander, Miriam Koskela , Pat Knudsen, Rose Lopopolo, Curt Mallo, Rose Marquardt, Martin Netland
Jr., Michael Nyberg, Peggy Older, Deb Raatz, April Rhinehart, Paul Schnieder, Alnice Vincent, Loren Zimmerman.
Those who need prayers in difficult situations: Paula Grieve
Prayers for the family of Bob Makovsky at his passing.
Prayers for Butch & Linda Dahlke at the loss of their home to fire.
Prayers for:
• Caregivers of those who are in need of care. • Travelers for a safe return home. • All students, whether at home or away from home. • Mitchel Kirchmeyer-Seminary studies • Servicemen and Women in all situations and places
• All emergency personnel giving their time and doing their jobs to keep us safe!
• Elected leaders in our Nation and around the world
Fall Schedule
Sept 21 @ 4pm Oct 19 @ 4pm Nov16 @ 4pm
Cross Trainers is the name for our Middle School
Ministries. We will again be getting together to
have activities, discussion and of course food. All
5-8th graders are invited to attend so please talk
to your friends and encourage them to come.
Most meeting this year will be on the third
Sunday of the month at 4pm. Dates and times
may change depending on an activity or other
reasons. Everyone is welcome!Everyone is welcome!Everyone is welcome!Everyone is welcome!
Church Phone #715-428-2575
Parsonage Phone #715-428-2704
Pastor Rick Office Hours: Monday 8-12, Tuesday 10-2, Wednesday 1-4, & by appointment
Bev’s Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00-2:00
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.
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Experiences being sharedExperiences being sharedExperiences being sharedExperiences being shared………... ………... ………... ………...
On Sunday afternoon, August 10th, a very receptive audience was treated to an awesome travelogue that took us on the
paths that Jesus and some of his disciples walked. Through the detailed descriptions and photographs Dennis and Wendy
(Pokela) Mannering presented, we experienced a visual journey through Biblical life and times. It was awesome to see the
places we have studied and heard about all our lives and to be confronted with the fact that these places really exist and are
there for Christians to see and believe. As Jesus said to Thomas "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to
believe" John 20:29b
Some of the highlights of the trip were:
• 4 days in Tiberius on the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kineret))))
• Chorazin: Where Jesus scolded the Pharisees, incurred Jesus’ condemnation (“Woe to you, Chorazin!”) because
their people did not accept his teachings and repent (Matthew 11:20-24).
• Mount of Transfiguration - Matt. 17:1-13, a glimpse of heaven
• Capernaum: Peter lived there and Jesus spent a lot of time there
• Jordan River where John the Baptist baptized his cousin Jesus
• Bethlehem: Jesus birthplace, Nazareth: Jesus' childhood home
• The House of Caiaphas or Palace of Caiaphas was the place where the High Priest of Israel resided, and it was here that Jesus was tried informally by the Sanhedrin
• Wailing Wall: brought prayer lists and many of the prayers were answered that day
• Golgotha: Jesus' crucifixion, not high up as pictures show it but in the middle of a cliff so more visible
• Road to Emmaus: Luke 24:13-35 where Jesus appeared before two of his followers on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection.
• Dead Sea: can sit in it and not sink, lowest place in the world
• Bethany: home of Lazarus, Mary and Martha
• Mount of Temptation: is said to be the hill in the Judean Desert where Jesus was tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:8)
• Jericho: oldest city in the world
• CANA, OF GALILEE: This was the scene of Christ's earliest (1st) miracle, when, at the marriage feast, He turned
water into wine (John 2:1).
*The free will offering was given to world hunger, help w/tents, seminary.
BreBreBreBread from the Heart ad from the Heart ad from the Heart ad from the Heart Bread from the Heart is a ministry of the women of First Lutheran Church-Prentice (W/ELCA). We will provide a home cooked
meal as well as a prayer of healing and hope to members of our community that has: lost a loved one, is battling an illness or
is having or has had surgery. Please call one of the following coordinators of the Bread from the Heart ministry if you know
someone we can help, they will make the necessary arrangements.
Amy Esterholm 715-428-2200: Shawnda Hora 715-428-2026: Rebekah Koch 715-922-0048: Dallas Severson 715-564-3328
Is there something you would like to see added to the newsletter? Please ask me!
Have you come across any articles that you would like to share with others? Email them to the church!
“God’s work. Our Hands” Sunday is today September 7th. We did not plan a work day due to the fact that last weekend was a
whirlwind of activity for most everyone around Prentice. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do something, in September and October.
Colder weather is coming and we all want to be ready for it. However some people have things they can’t do by themselves.
So………..let’s all keep our eyes and ears open for people around us that need some help. Our confirmation students need 20
hours of community service work, outside of the church (and not for Mom & Dad). So let’s find something for them to do.
If you see anybody struggling with outside work, know someone that needs help stacking wood, maybe even cleaning up outside,
raking leaves, picking up brush, cleaning out a garage or building…….whatever. Call the church or one of the confirmation kids
and see if they can help.
If there is a larger project around town maybe we as a church can work together on, let us know. Let’s really be God’s hands by
helping others.
1 Josie Bacholl
5 Zachary Rick
7 Jean Hill
7 Kiah Kalander
7 Jessica Wear
9 Trevor Maki
11 Betty Carlson
13 Savanah Grunwald
13 Mitchel Kirchmeyer
14 Michael Dunbar
16 Duwayne Wiles
18 Bev Hora
22 Kay Esterholm
22 Jeff Nelson
22 Rena Willett
25 Courtney Carlson
26 Troy Larson
26 Ron Heikkinen
28 Maggie Petkovsek
30 Michelle Esterholm
30 Marv Steliga
8 Dave & Kristie Bergman
9 Jay & Amy Esterholm
11 Sam & Michelle Esterholm
22 Warren & Rachel Carlson
23 Kevin & Peggy Gullickson
It seems like it has rained 40 days and nights, doesn’t it.
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Joint MissioJoint MissioJoint MissioJoint Mission Statement n Statement n Statement n Statement
Our Mission is to be people of JoyJoyJoyJoy
JJJJesus First
OOOOthers Second
YYYYourself Last
Vision StatementsVision StatementsVision StatementsVision Statements
FirstFirstFirstFirst: “We are Jesus’ disciples: welcoming every sinner, sharing Jesus’ love and
teachings, encouraging all to live Christ-
centered lives.”
ZionZionZionZion: “We are Disciples of Christ: growing
in faith, sharing our faith stories, serving
others.”