January 2013 Messenger

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The Messenger

Points of Interest

2013 Envelopes

Bethlehem Star...

Cemetery Board

Membership Class

Thrivent Grant

Brewer Volunteers

Pastors Message 1

Financials 2

ROC/Voters Mtg. 3

Doctrine Review 4

Spanish Outreach 5

Pastoral Acts 6

Good Samaritans 7

Memorials 8

Worship 9

January 2013

God said through theProphet Jeremiah: I will

pronounce my judgments

on my people, because of

their wickedness in for-saking me (Je 1:16).

The USA has beenblessed by God as muchas any nation since an-cient Israel. Our libertieshave been unmatched,and our prosperity is un-paralleled in human histo-ry.

But we have rebelledagainst God and trashedhis gifts! Where do weeven begin to enumeratethe examples?

We dont want to work;we want everybody else

to do work for us. We lieand slander to get our way.We drive ourselves deeperinto unpayable debt. We

have mocked marriage.We have murdered a mil-lion babies a year. We letno one tell us anything,even if we owe it to them,and even if they are right.Our only interest in GodsWord is to deny it. Weconsider it trivial to takeGods name in vain. Andwe have feared our money,loved our pleasure, and

trusted our government totake care of us, above allthings.

We deserve damnation forthis! And America may, infact, crash in the Year ofOur Lord 2013.

Will This Be the Year?

But you will be okay!

God promises you: I will

forgive their wickedness

and will remember theirsins no more (Je 31:34).

Jesus entered this world,two thousand thirteenyears ago (give or take), toforgive you. He gives tohis every believer para-dise, peace, and everythinghe needs, now and always.You have his promise, andit endures forever.

So, in Christs name: Hap-py New Year! Because ofJesus, 2013 cant help be-ing a blessed one for youand for me.

- Pastor Walther

The CalendarAs essential part of our lives is the calendar. It provides us with aperspective in our relationship to our past, present and future. Ithelps us to plan our share of the accomplishment of Gods purpose.It is a way of recording significant occasions, such as birthdays andimportant family events. It enables us to have uniform observance ofcultural tradition and religious festivals. It is a daily companion, onthe desk or on the wall, giving us a pattern by which to weave thefabric of our personalities.


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Financials -MessengerInfo Page 2

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Information received AFTER that date is NOT guaranteed inclusion.

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derstand that for various reasons and space, your request may not be honored.

November 2012 Financial Summary:

The members of St. Marks Church contributed $140,594.59 in November.

$93,515.49 was received for the general operating fund in November and the operating needs were $108,897.91, leaving adeficit of $15,382.42. Approximately two-thirds of our operating budget is used by the school ministry, and the other thirdis used for church operations. About 80% of the general operating fund pays our workers, the remaining 20% covers utili-ties, insurance, paper, printing, postage, books, and several ministerial programs such as Bible Studies.

$22,648.35 was received toward our goals for missions, Lakeside, property maintenance, debt reduction, Hispanic Out-

reach, and the ROC, but the needs for our goals were $36,574.90. Contributions toward the goals were $13,926.55 belowthe needs.

$24,430.75 was received toward Future Generations, the capital fund campaign, to pay for the school expansion and renova-tion. The monthly payment is $17,760.

Through the first eleven months of this year we have a $221,249.45 operating deficit, the capitol fund has collected$36,249.95 more than needed, and goals for missions, Lakeside, property maintenance, debt reduction, Hispanic Outreach,and the ROC are $133,933.71 behind plan.


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Pebbles from the ROC - December Voters Meeting Update - Cemetery Board Page 3

Pebbles From the ROC...

John 12:3Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feetand wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.Nothing but thebest for the Son of God. That is what the wise men brought for the baby Jesus and that is what Mary also

brought to her Lord and Savior. The lesson of Christ and Marys gift was visually taught one evening at THEROC when Janine Petri, a ROC volunteer, dressed up as Mary and, holding a pint of nard, went around THEROC taking the teens back in time. Our prayer is always that the teens, like Mary, trust and believe in their Sav-ior Jesus and give Him nothing but the best.

On Monday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m., EVERYONE is invited to THE ROC forourANNUAL Watertown Recreation &Outreach Center for Youth (THE ROC) MEETING. At the meeting,we will give thanks to God for the many teens who have heard the Gospel of Christ at THE ROC over the NINEYEARS it has been open. The doors of THE ROC were opened on December 3rd, 2003.

We transported twenty-six teens from THE ROC to our Live Nativity at St. Lukes. What a blessing to have somany unchurched teens hear about their Savior in such a unique way. The teens were deeply touched by the

birth of their Savior.

We invite EVERYONE to stop in at the ROC anytime to visit and/or check out our volunteer program. We arealways in need of more volunteers.

December Voters Meeting Outcome

At the meeting on December 17th, the following men were elected toserve Gods saints at St. Marks: Treasurer Larry Schuett; Board ofElders: Steve Fehrman, Harold Peckham, & Randy Tourbier; Boardof Outreach: John Deglow, Carl Hochmuth, & Tim Wrobel; LakesideGeneral Board: Brad Steffen. We thank those who have served andthank these men for their willingness to serve their Savior in theseimportant positions.

In order to balance our work plan for 2013, the following positionswere eliminated: one teaching position in the school and the Ministerof Music. The half-time janitor position for the church and parish cen-ter was reduced to quarter time. Since we have two vacancies in the

school right now, one position will not be filled. Our Minister of Mu-sic will be called to fill the other vacancy in the school.

Because Gods people have responded and offerings have increased,we were not forced to eliminate about seven positions as previouslythought. These changes will not be implemented until July 1st. Wepray that God will continue to move the saints at St. Marks to givegenerously and cheerfully so that no other positions will have to beeliminated in the New Year.

2013 Lutheran CemeteryAssociation Board Members...

President: Donald Bohn Vice-President: Frank Wegner Treas-urer: Larry Braunschweig Secre-tary: Ray NickelsBoard Member: Albert OestreichBoard Member: Daniel Oestreich

Sexton: Donald Borchardt

To purchase a cemetery lot or

columbarium ( niche), please con-tact Don Borchardt To purchase acemetery lot or columbarium (orniche), please contact Don Bor-chardt To purchase a cemetery lotor columbarium (or niche), pleasecontact Don Borchardt at home:(920) 261-6843 or cell: (920) 988

-5773 for an appointment.


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Doctrine Review - 2013 Envelopes Page 4

Its the most important mealyou ever eat. In many ways itis at the center of the churchsactivity. In it you meet JesusChrist face to face.

So: What exactly is HolyCommunion?

Well, most simply stated: HolyCommunion consists in

bread, the fruit of the vine,

and the body and blood of

our Lord.

Its a simple point. Interesting-ly, this very point also firmly

A Little Review of Doctrine: Essence of Holy Communion

differentiates Lutheran Chris-tians from others.

Reformed Christians insist thatonly bread and some sort ofgrape liquid are present in HolyCommunion. Therefore, theytend not to treasure the sacra-ment as we do.

Roman Catholic Christians as-sert that only Christs body andblood are present in Lords Sup-per. Their emphasis has some-times led them to fear this sac-

rament.

In contrast, we acknowledge 1.bread (invariably unleavened,as was the bread that Jesusused), 2. the fruit of thevine (invariably fermentedgrape wine, like Jesus em-

ployedthough we also offerthis with the alcohol content re-moved), 3. the body of Christ, 4.

the blood of Christ.

That Christs body and blood arepresent in the sacrament is clearfrom Jesus words: This is myb o d y ; T h i s i s m yblood (Matthew 26:26,28). TheApostle Paul also testifies: Isnot the cup of thanksgiving forwhich we give thanks a partici-

pation in the blood of Christ?And is not the bread that we

break a participation in the bodyof Christ? (1 Corinthians 10:16)

Finally, its those words andthese truths that cause us to mar-vel at Christs great love, bywhich he unites himself to us inHoly Communion.

2013 Offering EnvelopesThe 2013 offering envelopes are ready and may be picked up in the multipurpose room of the Parish Cen-ter. Those who have children in St. Marks School, your envelopes were sent home with youroldest child before Thanksgiving.

If you would like to receive offering envelopes and have not been issued any, please contactour church office at 262-8500.

We thank God for the generous offerings of Gods people and the cheerful and thankful attitude that thesaints at St. Marks show as they bring their gifts to their Savior.


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The Work of Our Pastors & Others: Baptisms at Saint Marks?

Spanish Outreach - Stewardship - Mission Statement Page 5

Spanish Outreach...

Navidad (the celebration of Christmas) tookplace in the Spanish Language on Sunday, De-cember 23rd. A crowd attended the services ofsongs and sermon and praise and prayer. Manyenjoyed thefiesta (our traditional Christmas par-ty afterwards)withpiata and treats providedby a generous anonymous donor.

Many of the students from Spanish Languagehomes who attend our schooland they numberin the thirties took part in the Christmas EveServices of St. Marks School on the evening ofDecember 24th.

Pastor Dale has graciously handled two recentservices, so that Pastor Walther and familycould visit Vicar Walther and wife in Oregon.

The Spanish Language students and parents saya loud: Gracias!thanking La Seor Ristowfor her service to them and to St. MarksSchool.

Video augmented selections from El Evangeliosegn San Lucas (St. Lukes Gospel) provideour focus for worship during the early part ofthis new year.

Please pray for our outreachand if you are

led to do so, help pay for it, as well. (You may

make your contributions to Hispanic Out-

reach in our offering envelopes).

St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran ChurchOur Mission

To serve all people in Gods world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of Holy Scripture.

Our Objectives

1. To proclaim Law and Gospel

2. To strengthen believers through the means of grace

3. To equip believers in sharing the Gospel of Jesus with others

4. To provide a Christian Day School

StewardshipAnecdoteWhat hidden ministry does your offering support?

Twice through the catechism Twice through all the memory work 70 sermon reviews 140 Bible stories 210 chapters of the Bible 840 minutes of Bible videoThats the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christwhich your offerings are supportingjust for the 6th &7th grade middle school catechism students.

(That doesnt count all the proclamation of the Gospel in8th grade, or over at our school, or in Sunday Schooland even all of that only counts our children!)

In honor of Jesus, and in keeping with the Spirits richblessings to you: Keep rendering your cheerful and gen-erous offerings in 2013.


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Page 7Meetings for Depressed - Good Samaritans

Good Samaritans Receive Grant from Thrivent

The Good Samaritans received a $5,000 grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to assist peo-

ple in our community who are in need. We were also informed that every gift given to the Good

Samaritan Fund from November 14, 2012 to March 31, 2013 will be matched 50-cents on the dol-

lar up to an additional $5,000.

For those who purchased gift cards from the Giving Tree, we will receive 50-cents for every dollarspent. For those who purchase Scrip, we will receive 50-cents for every dollar spent. The offering

to the Good Samaritans on the Midweek Advent envelope for December 12 th gave us 50-cents for

every dollar donated, as did the proceeds from the Midweek Advent Supper on December 5 th. Spe-

cial gifts given to the Good Samaritans during the next four months will be matched.

This money is used to help pay rent and utility bills, and purchases gas cards and food cards to

those in need.

Meetings for Depressed

Meetings for depressed persons for the better part of a year.

These have gone well. The sessions offer some extra support for

those suffering from depression or bipolar disorder. The meet-ings have enabled people to talk freely, and to form somethingof a network of encouragement. And they have served as anotheropportunity for the proclamation of Jesus our Savior.

To start 2013, we are standardizing the schedule for the meet-ings and making them a bit more frequent, in hopes of helpingeven more. Sessions will take place on the final Thursday nightof every monthstarting Thursday, January 31st, from 7 PMto 8 PM, downstairs in Room B-1 of the Parish Center. Any-one is invited.

The lead encouragers, if you will, are Helen Zellmer([email protected], 920-941-1040) and Pastor Walther([email protected], 920-262-8504). For moreinformation, contact either of them.


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Memorials Page 8

Memorialsfor St. Marks Church, School, Missions, School Building Fund, the ROC, St. Marks ScholarshipFund, etc. These memorials have been given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of the following:

We apologize for names missing or misspelled.

William Beerbohm, Jr.

Donald & Arlene Grulke, Daryl& Deb Hundt

John EricksonAJ & Rhonda Ritschke

Verna Heine

Dorothy Zubke

Irene Hinzmann

Caroline Arndt, Gertrude Zubke,Robert & Dianne Hamann, Glenn& Merrilee Kaulitz, Thomas &Kelly Stade, Robert & MarianneHafenstein, Daniel & SuzanneRoth, Wm. & Mary Schultz,Mary Lou Treptow, John & MaryNeupert, G. Dixon & Connie Tel-fer, Michael & Kristine Jaeger,David & Valerie Zubke

Patricia Johnson

Wesley Altweis

Don & Phillip KingCathie King

Pastor Richard MuellerRichard & Sandy Kren, JoanneHemker, Brett Brauer, BarbaraRoesslein, James & Karen Huhn,Marie Dobbratz, Roy & BettyZastrow, Wm. & Ruth Hein,Daniel & Sandie Dittmann,Charles Schranz, Jerry & JoanneBrandt, Grant Genz, Mary Witte,Eric & Carol Schloesser, AliceFuchs, Louis & Ora Kuckkan

Valerie Mueller

Ron & Joyce Zwieg

Willard NinmannPaul, Mardelle, & BethanySchuett

Esther Platz

Margaret Woelffer

Shirley Retzlaff

Alice Zietlow, Norman & Cor-alli Grirep

Arthur RitschkeAlice Zietlow, Pat & SandyRowoldt, Sharon Buedler,Charles & Julie Higgins, Eric &Carol Schloesser, Larry &Yvonne Schuett, Rob & KristinWolter & children, Donald &Arlene Grulke, Tony & ReneeMesserschmidt & family, Pam& Bruce Christian

David Schellinger

Kevin & Kristi Zubke

Judith SchmidtDorothy Zubke

Norma SchultzRay & Erla Nickels, Ron &Marliss Steindorf

David SchumannAnn Olsen, Martha Cooper,Ken & Dolly Wetzel, Jerold &

Leah Mullane, Shawn & JulieKrueger, Elaine Kirst, Mari-alyce Wackett, Brent & LoisSchmidt, Charlotte Ford, Lee &Lyleth Gjovik, John & Johanna

Chworowsky, AudreyWolter, Donna Peterson,

Ardis Kelling, Terry & BethLundsten, Jerry & BettyLillge, friends & family

Darlene Seeber

Bruce Christian, Steve &Nancy West, James & RuthBurgess

Don & Irene Shepherd,

Ronald D. Shepherd, and

Karen (Shepherd)

SchoeningGordon & Shirley Kuester,Jamie & Cindy Kuester,Deanna Oestreicher, AmberGerstner, Harry & ShirleyShepherd, Donna & Jim Sar-gent, Chris & Jennifer Sar-gent, Sarah Sargent, Rick &Kelly Miller, Tracy & DarrinPaul, Peggy Good, Mike &Terry Haugen

John Stueber

AJ & Rhonda Ritschke, Kev-in & Kristi Zubke, Earl &Sue Zubke, Ken Hemker,Cathie King

Ardelle Suhr

Alice Zietlow, Ron & JoyceZwieg, Family & Friends

Hillary Timm-Enriquez

Ruby Klockow

August WittnebelKevin & Susan Zoellick

Clarence ZietlowAlice Zietlow


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Worship Services - The Bethlehem Star - Brewer Concession Volunteer Info Page 9

January 9, 12, 13Baptism:Ephesians 4:1-6Our Baptism Makes Christians One Body

New Member Welcome @ 9 AM Sun

January 16, 19, 20Epiphany 3:John 1:35-42Compelling Words. Compelling Man.

January 23, 26, 27Epiphany 4:John 2:1-11John Reports Jesus First Miracle

The Bethlehem Star

Rev. Norman Schell, a retired WELS pas-tor, will give two presentations in thechurch on the Bethlehem Star at St. Markson January 15th.

The first presentation will begin at 1:30PM, with the second starting at 7:00 PM.

Using Biblical text and NASAs CelestialNavigation Computer, he will take us on ajourney to Persia, Jerusalem, and Bethle-hem. We will look at the Magi, Zorastri-an Astrology, calendar issues, and plane-tary conjunctions.

Brewer ConcessionsA 6:30 PM meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, January 8th, in the Parish Center multi-purpose roomregarding the Brewer Concession Volunteer Program.

If interested in volunteering for the 2013 Brewers season, questions will be answered, informationprovided, and preparations begun for the upcoming season. This will include signing up for training,choosing games, etc. All volunteers must be 18 or older.

Contacts: Melissa Salmon: 920-988-6088 [email protected] Klingbiel: 920-988-8363 [email protected]
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20112011

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 New YearsDay

9AM Church ServiceCHURCH OFFICE

CLOSED

2 CHURCH OFFICECLOSED

10AM Golden Living

2:30 Highland House

7PM Church Service

3 School Resumes6AM Dawn Patrol (MP)

1PM Ladies Aid (MP)

4 5

6PM Church Service

6 Church Services7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM9AM /10:30AM Bible

Study (B2)

9AM Installation of

Bds & Officers9AM Kids 4 Christ

6:30PM Spanish Ser.

76PM Praise Singers

7PM Adult Handbells7PM Womens Bible

Study(B3)7PM Leadership

Bible Study (B2)8PM Standing Bds

87:50AM Pastors Bd

12:10 Lets DoLunch (MP)

7PM AA Mtg B1

910:15 Marquardt

Manor

2:30 Johnson Arms

3:45 Gr. 6-7 Catechism

7PM Church Service

109AM/4PM Bible Class

10:30AM Zinzendorf

6PM Ladies Choir

6:45PM Chorale

8PM Mens Choir

11 12

6PM Church Service

13Church Services

7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM

9AMNew Member

Welcome9AM Kids 4 Christ

9AM/10:30AM Bible

Study (B2)

6:30PM Spanish Ser.

14 9AM CentralConference Mtg. @

LPS

9:50AM WHS C2

6PM Praise Singers

7PM Adult Handbells

7PM Ministry Council

1512:10 Lets Do

Lunch (MP)

7PM AA Mtg B1

1:30/7PM Presentation

on The BethlehemStarby Rev.

Norman Schell

(in church)

1610AM Golden Living


7PM Church Service

176AM Dawn Patrol (MP)

9AM /4PM Bible Class

6PM Ladies Choir

6:30PM PreK &

Kindergarten Info

Mtg. (Schl)

6:45PM Chorale

8PM Mens Choir

18 19

6PM Church Service

20Church Services

7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM9AM Kids 4 Christ

9AM/10:30AM Bible

Study (B2)

6:30PM Spanish Ser.

21 11:30AM SchoolDismissal

6PM Praise Singers7PM Womens Bible

Study(B3)7PM Adult Handbells

2212:10 Lets Do

Lunch (MP)7PM AA Mtg B1

2310:15 Marquardt Manor


7PM Church Service


10:30AM Zinzendorf6PM Ladies Choir

6:45PM Chorale

8PM Mens Choir

25 26

6PM Contemporary

Church Service

27 Church Services7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM9AM/10:30AM Bible

Study (B2)6:30PM Spanish Ser.

28 9:50AM WHS C26PM Praise Singers

6:30PM Members

Visiting Members (B2)7PM Adult Handbells

7PM Caregivers Support

Group (MP)

2912:10 Lets Do

Lunch (MP)

7PM AA Mtg B1

3010AM Golden Living


7PM Bible Info Class

7PM Church Service


6PM Ladies Choir

6:45PM Chorale7PM Depression Mtg.

(B1)

8PM Mens Choir

2013

January 2013-St. Marks Ev. Lutheran Church Calendar215 N. 6th Street, Watertown, WI 53094Phone (920)-262-8500

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