Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 3210 Maple Drive, Plover, WI 54467

“Educate, Equip, and Encourage ourselves and our families through worship and study, and engage our community through discipleship, example and Acts of Kindness,

using the unique gifts bestowed on each member of our congregation by the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”

To Know Jesus and To Make Him Known

Jesus is coming!

When?

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.”

Matthew 24:42

Travis Scholl wonders how things would be different if we did not know which day was Christmas. Would we prepare differently?

The text from Matthew has to do with Christ’s 2nd coming but we use that text in this Advent season be-cause we are getting ready for Christmas when Christ comes as God in the flesh of Baby Jesus. I used to get frustrated as a Pastor because we end the church year in November with the theme of Christ’s 2nd com-ing. Then we start the church year with Advent as we prepare for His coming in Bethlehem. How many times can one preach on getting ready? But can one every really be prepared for anything let alone meet-ing our Savior in person?!?!

We don’t want this time of year to be a law filled demand to prepare. I hope and pray that as the Spirit works on me as each year passes, He does the same for you. I pray that our preparation is not done out of drudgery but rather out of a longing as one packs for a trip to see someone they haven’t seen in a long long time. The anticipation builds and builds. Imagine seeing Jesus. Finally. Imagine being in His presence because faith in Him brought us there.

The question and the problem for us comes in not knowing when. So let’s not get hung up on that but rather focus on being God’s children and showing His love. It easy to fall in line with the world as Christ referenced the lives of the people at the time of Noah. It’s hard to follow Christ as Christians. Let us call upon the Name of the Lord and the help of the Holy Spirit to follow Christ daily in repentance and faith. Let us prepare as a congregation this season by remembering our identity and showing Christ’s love. We will use the Sundays to prepare our hearts and the Wednesdays to go out and show God’s love!

Come join us for BOTH.

COME AND WORSHIP CHRIST THE KING

Sunday Dec 1 Advent 1: Look Out

Sunday Dec 8 Advent 1: Look Up

Sunday Dec 15 Advent 1: Look Joyfully!

Sunday Dec 22 Advent 1: Look at That! (Christmas Program of songs)

Wednesday Dec 4 - WEEK 1: Praying, COME, LORD JESUS, to Him Who Has Come to Defeat the Devil Meet at church at 6pm for devotion then head out to sing songs to our shut-ins.

Wednesday Dec 11 - WEEK 2: Praying, COME, LORD JESUS, to Him Who Comes to Lead Us in Daily Life Meet at church at 5:30pm then head over to Whispering Pines to sing songs.

Wednesday Dec 18 - WEEK 3: Praying, COME, LORD JESUS, to Him Who Will Come Again to Bring Final Victory Meet at church at 6pm for devo then head over to Plover Fire Department to host dinner for them.

Tuesday Dec 24 - WEEK 4 | CHRISTMAS EVE 5:30pm: Praying COME, LORD JESUS to Him Who Has Come to Create Faith

CHRISTMAS Wednesday Dec 25 9:30am: Praying COME, LORD JESUS to Him Who Brings the Enlightening Word

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LAMP’s volunteers and staff from Canada and the United States share the love of Jesus to Indigenous peo-ple in communities in remote northern Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia through Christ-centered Bible studies and other outreach projects. Read more in our Annual Report or in our LAMP-lighter newsletter.

LAMP's outreach programs include: Leading Vacation Bible Schools and Christ-

centered sports camps to children and youth and offering Bible study programs for adults during the summer months

Conducting many different forms of ministry on a daily basis while on site--most importantly, estab-lishing and growing relationships with those they have contact with

Providing continuing ministry through technology such as Facebook, Skype and email

Visiting various communities throughout the year as time, resources and weather allows

Hearts for Jesus 2020 - LAMP Ministries L.A.M.P. stands for the Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots Inc. This ministry has recently worked with other Districts for HFJ (Hearts For Jesus) in preparation for their 50th anniversary, which is in 2020! Many of our NWD schools, Sunday schools, and other ministries use the month of February to support the North WI District HFJ ministry. Schools can easily access resources by simply clicking on the image of the "Lampert" plane on their website at https://www.lampministry.org and grown-ups may wish to learn more details of the friendships created and challenges faced in this ministry by reading the missionary blogs at https://lightabovemypath.blogspot.com.

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“COME, LORD JESUS” by Dr. W. MART THOMPSON

“Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest . . .” so

begins the common table prayer. In the spirit of

Revelation 22:20, during Advent services we

will apply this petition to Advent devotions.

Through short and simple daily practices we will

learn to pray, “Come Lord Jesus” in a way

that gives daily strength and hope.

“Daily devotions.” That sounds like a huge

challenge to many of us. Whether you are a

household of one, two, three, or more, having

daily devotions can be a struggle.

Our Advent series will use God’s word to equip

disciples for this struggle and provide simple

and effective ways to help meet this challenge.

With God’s help we can learn to daily pray,

“Come, Lord Jesus,” not only to daily bless our

food but our lives, finding strength and hope

in Jesus. The hope and strength that Jesus gives

comes in his victory over the “unholy trinity”: the devil, our sinful nature, and the sinful world. This includes

the promise of fully flourishing in the life to come. In this series we will explore how God’s word teaches and

guides us in following our victorious Lord as we look to him in daily devotion to his word.

“Advent” means “coming.” During this season of Advent our focus will be on Jesus’s “three comings” to save

us—past, present, and future. Jesus has come and accomplished his saving work. He continues to come by the

power of the Holy Spirit through the word and sacraments. He will come again on the last day for our final

deliverance.

This series will match Christ’s three “comings” with his “overcoming” of the “unholy trinity,” the enemies of

his saving word.

4 ADVENT SERMON SERIES Copyright © 2019, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO, and W. Mart Thompson.

WEEK 1:

Praying, COME, LORD JESUS, to Him Who Has Come to Defeat the Devil

WEEK 2:

Praying, COME, LORD JESUS, to Him Who Comes to Lead Us in Daily Life

WEEK 3:

Praying, COME, LORD JESUS, to Him Who Will Come Again to Bring Final Victory

WEEK 4 | CHRISTMAS EVE:

Praying COME, LORD JESUS to Him Who Has Come to Create Faith

CHRISTMAS:

Praying COME, LORD JESUS to Him Who Brings the Enlightening Word

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Lutheran Women's Missionary League

BEVERAGE TABS AND USED POSTAGE STAMPS . . . ongoing collections for the Ronald McDonald House and for missions and may be deposited in the designated containers in the church narthex near the front entryway. (Instructions are on the side of the postage box of how to cut the stamps.) Thank you.

S.A.L.T. – LWML MITES . . . A reminder the mites and children’s mites is an ongoing mission. If you don’t have a mite box and would like one they are located in the narthex. A bigger mite box is also located in the narthex to deposit your change when your small mite box is full.

CHRISTIAN GREETING CARDS . . . Assorted birthday, sympathy, get well, wedding, anniversary, baby and a few other types of cards. Cost: $1.00 each.

PILLOWCASE DRESSES will be an ongoing project throughout the year sponsored by our LWML / SALT Women's Group. The dresses and supplies needed are located near the community bulletin board in the back of the church narthex.

LOOSE COIN COLLECTION . . . Coins placed in the church offering plates on the First Sunday of each month will be sent to the LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) Mission Project Grants for both the North Wisconsin District and International Mission program. These project grants help spread the Gospel throughout our world.

THANK YOU —

COLLECTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 2019 . . . $27.50 and they were contributed to CONCORDIA SEMINARY ST. LOUIS ---for education costs of graduate students from African countries with special consideration given to Liberian students so that with theological education there will be well-informed pastors to lead Lutheran congregations in entire regions of the African continent.

Upcoming Mission Project Grants: DECEMBER—LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS—is training people from churches in Ethiopia and Tanzania to translate the Bible into their own language as a part of seminary training. This grant will be used to equip pastors and lay leaders in the translation of God’s Word in the numerous local dialects for the benefit of their Tanzanian and Ethiopian people in their every day worship. When God’s people have God’s Word, it changes their lives in ways they couldn’t imagine!

JANUARY—NORTH WISCONSIN DISTRICT LCMS STUDENT CHURCH WORKERS --- The need for pastors, teachers and other professional church workers continues to be great, while the cost for training and education continues to rise. The grant will provide financial aid to students from the North Wisconsin District who are studying to become professional church workers. Mark 16:15 “Go into all the world and preach the good news…”

FEBRUARY—WATER AND THE WORD IN RURAL SCHOOLS IN KENYA ---This mission grant will help the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya (ELCK) extend their ministry by expanding the clean water project to their schools and orphanages thereby building a relationship with ELCK as they provide sound biblical teachings in their sponsored schools. Every dollar goes to help bring clean water and the WORD to the children in Kenya.

Join our local LWML group at BSLC S.A.L.T. — Serving And Loving Together.

S.A.L.T. MTG Monday, January 6th at 1pm in the church narthex. All ladies of BSLC are invited to attend.

Make plans now! The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of the North

WI District will meet in convention Sunday, June 14 through Tuesday,

June 16, 2020, at the Radisson Inn and Convention Center in Green Bay,

WI. The convention will include guest speakers, Bible study, servant

events, music and of course, food including a banquet. The theme “Jesus

be my Vision” will be the focus of the colorful banners that will be on display.

Convention details including registration and lodging information are available in the Mission Tidings. Plan now to come and let your faith walk a path with Jesus as your vision during these enjoyable days of LWML fellowship.

THANK YOU!! We would like to give a BIG thank you to all who donated, helped and came to eat for the Orphan Grain Train Baked Potato Meal and Undie Sunday. We will be able to send $275 to OGT for shipping thanks to your generosity. We collected 34 pair of men’s briefs, trunks and boxers, 36 pair of boy’s boxer briefs, 49 pair of women’s briefs and bikinis plus 3 bras and 80 pair of girls panties, briefs and hipsters. We also collected 56 pairs of girls/boy’s socks and 46 pair of ladies/men’s socks. Thank you again for making this a great event . . . Members of SALT—LWML

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THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS

Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have available Choice Dollars may direct them to support organizations you care about.

Go to Thrivent.com/ to learn more. Or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt.

Don't miss this opportunity to recommend that Thrivent Financial provide outreach funding to Lutheran Church Charities like Beautiful Savior.

We need your favorite homemade holiday cookies and / or

candies to make this a successful Cookie Walk.

A large variety always makes for happy customers.

Examples of the favorites that sell:

Spritz—Fudge—Divinity

Mexican Wedding Cakes also known as Russian Tea Cakes

Frosted Sugar Cookies

Please drop off your donations of cookies between 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, December 13th.

And, be sure to stop and shop from our large selection of sweets and crafts.

Proceeds from this event will be used to fund S.A.L.T / LWML’s mission projects.

Any questions, please contact Louise Skornia at 715-498-0457 or Pam Hinrichs at 715-445-2998.

We also need your crafts for this event.

If you are interested in making crafts please call or talk with Claire Vogler, 715-344-5335.

Share your thankfulness on Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday, December 3rd. You have the

opportunity to share your blessings by contributing to the 2019-2021 LWML Mission Grants. Two out

of every three people do not know Jesus as their Savior. Your donation can help reach them and will be

matched by two committed donors on Giving Tuesday. Donate online at lwml.org/givingtuesday or

through LWML Facebook.

(If you are unable to donate online, you may send your contributions to the LWML office at 801 Seminary Place Suite L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. Be sure to note Giving Tuesday with your contribution.)

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St. Paul Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study—All men are invited to attend 6:30-7:15am each Wed. morning. Men from St. Paul, Beautiful Savior, and other area churches are in attendance, and we welcome any man who would like to start his day off with Bible Study and prayer support. If you can’t come every week, come when you can. Ron Thies, Class Leader

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

SENIOR BIBLE STUDIES

WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS

OPPORTUNITIES to hear God’s Word

“Worship Anew” can be heard on Stevens Point Public Ac-cess Station, Channel 984 each week at the following times: Mondays at 12:30 pm, Tuesdays at 2:00 pm, Thursdays at 2:30 pm, Fridays at 10:30 am, and Saturdays at 11 am or on the computer at any time including archives at

www.worshipanew.org

The Lutheran Hour in Stevens Point on 3 radio stations: 93.1 FM, 100.9 FM, and WRVM 94.3 on Sundays at 10 a.m. and from Wisconsin Rapids WFHR 1320 AM on Sunday at 9:06 a.m. or on the computer at any time including archives at

http://www.lutheranhour.org/

On the computer listen live to Issues, Etc. 3:05—5pm or listen to on demand archives at www.issuesetc.org

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Sermon Schedule

FRIDAY STUDY 10am in narthex

“Worship Anew” is a DVD from Fort Wayne Lutheran Semi-nary. Mike Pionek, at Hometown Computers makes copies that are being taken to senior citizen housing and nursing homes and churches providing a Sunday worship service for residents and those who need it: Our Place, Whispering Pines and the Lodge at Whispering Pines, Maple Ridge, Atrium Acute Care and Riverview Lodge, West Wing at Brookdale, and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stevens Point and in Amherst. Worship Anew DVD’s go out each week and it is also available on TV, Channel 984, and on the computer 24/7. www.worshipanew.org

Bible Studies for Seniors at their residences are led by Elaine Rubel. We can always use more helpers, so if anyone is able to help from time to time, give Elaine Rubel a call at 715-347-2417. Visit the calendar of events on our website for dates & locations.

Why do the just suffer? Where is God in the midst of loss, illness, ridicule and defeat? Those questions probe deeply into the heart of every person, and all too often demand ready an-swers in our uniquely human, and sometimes painful, experience.

Job’s true story of God’s grace in the midst of his profound suffering will teach you:

the purpose of adversity in the lives of the faithful;

the role of Satan regarding our relationship with God;

the hope and strength we have through the promise of our Redeemer.

Joseph—Carpenter of Steel The six session study about Joseph, the foster-father of Jesus, speaks of Joseph’s struggle over what to do when he discovers Mary is pregnant with a child he knows isn’t his. It tells the Christmas story of Joseph search-ing for a suitable place for Jesus’ birth. It speaks of the coming of the wise men and Joseph stepping up to save Jesus from King Herod. And, it deals with Joseph’s frantic search for the lost 12-year-old Jesus, as well as the legacy he left his family. Join us!! Class leader, Pastor Dan Hinrichs.

Call or email the church office 341-2898 / beautifulsaviorpl@sbcglobal.net your prayer request and it will be passed on to our Prayer Chain. Requests are kept confidential.

December 1 "Enough with the Self-Talk" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler We are not always who we say we are. What you say to yourself about yourself may or may not be what's true. Dr. Michael Zeigler says, "Enough with the self-talk!" Who does God say you are? You'll find that you are worse than you thought, and yet, more loved than you could ever imagine. (Luke 18:9-14)

December 8 "God's Yes" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler Loved and Sent Series (Romans 8:18-39)

December 15 "TBD" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler Loved and Sent Series

December 22 "Christmas" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler

December 29 "Dreams" Guest Speaker: Pastor John Nunes (Jeremiah 23:24)

January Sermon Series can be found on www.lhm.org click on Media Programs / Sermon Schedule

PRAYER REQUEST

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Applebees Arby’s Barnes & Noble Bath & Body BP Gas Station Buffalo Wild Wing Burger King Cabela’s Chili’s Coldstone Copps/Roundys Family Video Fazoli’s Hardee’s I-tunes JC Penney Kohl’s Kwik Trip

Land’s End Lowe’s McDonalds Menards Noodle’s & Co. Olive Garden Panera Bread Papa Murphy’s Pizza Hut Polito’s Shell Starbuck’s Subway Target Trig’s/County Market Walgreen’s Wal Mart

Support Our Youth - Buy $CRIP -

After worship and / or during weekly office hours

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Interfaith Food Pantry Post Road, Plover, WI

2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 5-8 p.m.

CHANGES If you have a change of mailing address,

phone number, or email address you may notify the church office, 715-341-2898 or beautifulsaviorpl@sbcglobal.net

PORTALS OF PRAYER Copies can be found on the table near the

front entryway. Please take a copy home for your devotions or share with a friend.

CHRIST CARE ACCOUNT This account is used in the purchasing of

$crip gift cards for those less fortunate who need help in buying gas or groceries for their families. If you are willing to donate toward this account please place your donation in an envelope marked “Christ Care” and place it in the offering plate.

SPONSORING FLOWERS If you or your family would like to purchase

a bouquet(s) of flowers to help beautify our altar for any special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, in memory of, or in celebration of, please notify the church office, 715-341-2898. Flowers may be de-livered or brought to the church during working hours. After the weekend worship you may pick up your flowers and take them home with you.

WORSHIP BULLETINS Help defray the cost of worship bulletins by

choosing a weekend, cost $10.00. Signup sheet is on the round table in the church narthex. Place your payment in the green envelope found in the church pews. Please indicate bulletins, your name and date.

My Baptismal

Day

12/2 Amy Lipke 12/3 Violet Knoll 12/5 Isaac Lipke 12/6 GiGi Diekelman 12/6 Rachel Lutz 12/6 Anna Peters 12/9 Pam Peters 12/9 Brady Redd Jr. 12/10 Karen Holman 12/12 Jan Dusel 12/17 Hailey Cypcar 12/17 Garrett Davis 12/17 Cathy Maxwell 12/21 Grace Carroll 12/25 Rick Saindon 12/28 Elaine Idsvoog 12/31 Jon Hardin 12/31 Wes Norrgran 12/31 Janice Stelzer

12/5 Evalee Kraemer 12/5 Taylor Redd 12/5 Matthew Viegut 12/10 Shawn Peters 12/14 Emily Hansen 12/14 Connor Maxwell 12/20 Art Holford 12/20 RJ Lyman 12/21 Brady Redd Jr. 12/23 Marcia Plautz 12/28 Shelby Lutz 12/29 Amy Lipke

12/22 Doug & Cindy Helmrick 40 yrs.

BSLC Phone: 715-341-2898 Church E-mail: beautifulsaviorpl@sbcglobal.net Pastor’s E-mail: bsaviorpastor@sbcglobal.net Pastor’s Cell Phone: 715-498-0093 Website: www.beautifulsaviorploverwi.com Facebook: Bslc.church

1/1 Hannah Langenhahn 1/2 Lorena Davis 1/2 Joe Holman 1/2 Mason Metz 1/4 Greg Gunn 1/11 Cheryl Wagner 1/12 Dean Marczak 1/15 Deb Pionek 1/18 Tigist Ficken 1/22 Barb Winrich 1/25 Paula Pratt 1/27 Troy Adams 1/28 Lori Beaudoin 1/30 Joe Hedrington 1/30 Jan Higgins 1/31 Werner Gross

December

And January

1/5 Isaac Lipke 1/5 Cathy Maxwell 1/8 Garrett Davis 1/10 Karen Holman 1/27 Grace Carroll 1/27 Donavon Dix 1/27 Hannah Langenhahn 1/30 Wes Norrgran

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12/1 1 Cor. 10-13 12/2 1 Cor. 14-16 12/3 2 Cor. 1-4 12/4 2 Cor. 5-9 12/5 2 Cor. 10-13 12/6 Galatians 1-3 12/7 Galatians 4-6 12/8 Ephesians 1-6 12/9 Philippians 1-4 12/10 Colossians 1-4 12/11 1 Thes. 1-5 12/12 2 Thes. 1-3 12/13 1 Timothy 1-6 12/14 2 Timothy 1-4 12/15 Titus & Philemon 12/16 Hebrews 1-4 12/17 Hebrews 5-8 12/18 Hebrews 9-10 12/19 Hebrews 11-13 12/20 James 1-5 12/21 1 Peter 1-5 12/22 2 Peter 1-3 12/23 1 John 1-5 12/24 2,3 John, Jude 12/25 Revelation 1-3 12/26 Revelation 4-7 12/27 Revelation 8-11 12/28 Revelation 12-14 12/29 Revelation 15-17 12/30 Revelation 18-19

1/1 Genesis 1-4 1/2 Genesis 5-8 1/3 Genesis 9-12 1/4 Genesis 13-17 1/5 Genesis 18-20 1/6 Genesis 21-23 1/7 Genesis 24-25 1/8 Genesis 26-28 1/9 Genesis 29-31 1/10 Genesis 32-35 1/11 Genesis 36-38 1/12 Genesis 39-41 1/13 Genesis 42-43 1/14 Genesis 44-46 1/15 Genesis 47-50 1/16 Exodus 1-4 1/17 Exodus 5-7 1/18 Exodus 8-10 1/19 Exodus 11-13 1/20 Exodus 14-16 1/21 Exodus 17-20 1/22 Exodus 21-23 1/23 Exodus 24-27 1/24 Exodus 28-30 1/25 Exodus 31-34 1/26 Exodus 35-37 1/27 Exodus 38-40 1/28 Leviticus 1-4 1/29 Leviticus 5-7 1/30 Leviticus 5-7 1/31 Leviticus 11-13

Dec. / Jan. Bible Readings

St. Paul Lutheran Church is delighted to share the news that they continue to update its parish cemetery in Sevens Point.

Past burials at the cemetery have generally been restricted to congregational members, but with the new cemetery expansion, we now make us-age of our cemetery available to members of all local Lutheran congregations.

Lot costs are competitive with those of other nearby cemeteries. We are hoping to move ahead with the installation of a columbarium for those who prefer respectful above ground stor-age of their cremains.

Informational brochures are in the church narthex near the front entryway.

715-344-5660

NEW FRIDAY STUDY

JANUARY 24th

THE MORMONS, WHO THEY ARE, WHAT THEY

BELIEVE will be the new study for Friday morning,

starting January 24th. The class will be led by Pastor

Dan Hinrichs from 10—11:30am at Beautiful Savior.

For six weeks we will examine subjects: the group’s

origin (Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, Brigham

Young, and others); the discrepancy between Mormon

beliefs and orthodox Christian teaching; the meaning

of its rituals (baptism of the dead, endowments for the

living and dead, temple garments, celestial marriage);

and the prominence of the temple.

There is also a section where we will hear former Mor-

mons share how their decision to exit the group was a

bewildering disillusioned experience. Once out many

found themselves cut off and ostracized by their fami-

lies.

Please feel free to invite your friends.

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1889 Koubenec Road Three Lakes, WI 54562 Email: info@campluther.com Phone: 877.264.CAMP Local: 715-546-3647

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Junior Counselor Application Open November 1st Being a JC is truly a once in a lifetime experience! You meet new friends, grow in your leadership, and get to share your faith in God's beautiful creation. You'll learn from mentors all around you what it means to follow Christ and how to guide campers in that journey. JCs are such a blessing! So, what are you waiting for? If you're in 10th-12th grade, apply today! campluther.com/juniorcounselor

Summer Employment Get ready for the hardest job you’ll ever love! A sum-mer on staff at camp means diving into something that immerses you in what it means to love Jesus and love like Jesus. Each summer, Camp Luther hires around 45 college-aged staff, including summer counselors, leadership staff, and specialty staff (kitchen and main-tenance). If you're a college student, consider applying for summer staff 2020! campluther.com/summerstaff

Camp Luther Gift Certificates Looking for the perfect gift for your children or grandchildren? A Camp Luther Gift Certificate can be purchased in any amount and may be used for Camp Luther summer camps, cottage bookings, and in the canteen! To order, call camp at 715-546-3647.

Amazon Wish List You can now support Camp Luther by purchasing needed items on our Amazon Wish List! View the wish list, purchase the item(s) you want to donate, and it will be sent directly to camp! Make sure to check the box “this is a gift” and write us a note so we know who to thank. campluther.com/the-wish

Camp Luther Summer Camp Registration Opens January 1! Mark your calendars! Registration for summer camps opens next month! Check out the website to learn everything you need to know about registra-tion. We hope to see you in the summer! campluther.com/register

Position Opening: Food Service Manager Camp Luther invites individuals who want to invest themselves in the year-round ministry to serve as Food Service Manager. Join us as we usher in a fresh dining experience at camp and move into our brand new community center and dining hall. This person will lead kitchen staff to continually innovate meals, creating exciting, healthy dishes to reach and main-tain an exemplary standard of food ser-vice. Complete position description and applica-tion information can be found at campluther.com/employment.

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Have you ever gone to bed afraid? You may be thinking about the events of the day or maybe tomorrow’s events. Or you may just be afraid of the unknown as you lay there trying to go to sleep. My husband and I were in India a few years ago and due to unforeseen circumstances, we found ourselves at a motel, in the middle of the night. We had no connections with our tour company, we knew no one in the area and had no idea where we were located. We were at the mercy of complete strangers that spoke little English, and we had to

trust them to keep us safe and get us back to the airport the next morning. Needless to say, I was afraid, worried, and didn’t sleep very well that night. “I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

Psalm 4:8

This verse was part of my devotions the next morning, wow! God is my fortress; He is with me when I lie down and when I rise. I had no reason to worry, God is with me no matter what. When times are scary and you are afraid, remember that your Heavenly Father is with you al-ways and will be. Do not become discouraged or afraid but turn to the One who is always with you, in all situations, today and in the future! Let your hope rest in Him who gave everything for you! In Christ, Shelly "Indigo" Karolus Director of Donor Relations (1 of 2)

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Have you ever lost something you really needed to find? I have a dog named Sweep who has proven remarkably creative at times in breaking free from the constraints that are designed to keep him safe—whether they be his leash, or my fenced-in yard—in pursuit of his one great passion: chasing the many, many deer that roam the woods around camp. I remember one such time when Sweep escaped from my yard. It was the worst-case scenario: I went outside to call him in from the backyard only to find him gone, with no idea where he had gone or even in what direction. Worse still, it would be

dark out in around 30 minutes, and he didn’t currently have his collar on or any easy way of corralling him once he was found. Swallowing down panic, I grabbed a couple of collars and leashes and went over to recruit the help of my next door neighbor, Sojo. Sojo shares the other side of the camp-owned Duplex in which I live, and has been on several Sweep-finding expeditions before. I explained the situation and set her searching a loop on one side of camp’s property while I took the other side. I jogged through the woods, breaking through snow, calling out “Pup Pup Pup!” and stopping periodically to see if I could hear the sounds of an energetic Border Collie crashing through the woods. Nothing. It was get-ting very dark out now, and although I tried to stay calm, my mind was racing with all the possible scenarios. What if I don’t find him? What if he gets hit by a car? What if he chases a deer off camp’s property and gets truly lost? What do I do? And then….my cell phone rang. I fumbled with my gloves to answer the phone and heard Sojo’s voice on the other end, telling me that she had found Sweep and managed to get a collar and leash on him. He was safe! She was bringing him home! The sense of relief that swept over me was vast. More than that, a great feeling of joy welled up. What was wrong had been put to right. What was lost was now found. What had been broken was now made whole. Coming back to my house and seeing a bouncy, happy pup waiting for me was the best feeling in the world. In Luke 15, Jesus talks about the joy of finding lost things. Jesus is hanging out with a bunch of tax collectors and other “sinners”, and the Pharisees don’t like it. They’re judging Jesus and the company he chooses to keep. So Jesus tells them a parable about a lost sheep, and then a lost coin, and finally a lost son. He uses these stories to drive home his point: God is in the business of seeking out the lost. And the Father will always celebrate with joy when the prodigal returns home. Take hope in the truth that we have a heavenly Father who loves us deeply, and who measures our worth not in our accomplishments or right deeds, but in His actions on our behalf. In Christ, Beth "Kardia" Lutz Director of Programs (2 of 2)

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If you don’t know about Operation Bootstrap, but would like to learn more, we

will be glad to speak with your or make suggestions on how you can help. For

more information, please call Roseann DeBot, 344-1544, weekdays between

10:00 am. And 4:00 p.m.

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ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN . . . is a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod outreach which provides relief for human needs worldwide . . . that includes needs for the USA and foreign countries.

“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” John 14:18

ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN INFORMATION SITE: www.ogt.org

BSLC is an ONGOING ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN

COLLECTION SITE for:

CLOTHING . . . men, women, infant, toddlers, children … underwear to outerwear HYGIENE . . . towels, washcloths, personal care items BLANKETS . . . quilts, baby blankets, bedding, linens, sheets, pillowcases TOYS . . . clean dolls, stuffed animals, soccer balls, basketballs, baseballs / bats HOUSEHOLD . . . plastic dishes, cooking utensils, silverware, curtains, rugs, Christmas

items, empty suitcases, purses, bags, backpacks, school supplies MEDICAL . . . canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, bandages, splints, braces

VOLUNTEERS – JOIN US ….

DECEMBER SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, December 3 ( with lunch), 10, and 17

JANUARY SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, January 7 (with lunch), 14, 21 and 28

9:00am to 12:00 to sort and pack items for Orphan Grain Train

*****COME WHEN YOU CAN + LEAVE WHEN YOU HAVE TO*****

Persons of any age, bring a friend, no experience needed, all supplies provided

great fellowship, as well as coffee/treats in the Fellowship Hall.

WE TAKE IT “off your hands” TO BENEFIT OTHERS

A BIG thanks to all, who took the time to gather and put together a Christmas box for Operation Christmas Child. You can know that there will be some excited child somewhere knowing that they have been remembered with your box of goodies.

Thank you for being Jesus's hands and feet for this.

Linda Leindecker, Coordinator

Thank you

Rodney Carver—Affirmation of Faith

Aaron & Kristin Ehlinger, Ella and Aleena

transfer from

Calvary Lutheran Church Waupaca, WI

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WISCONSIN VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL

601 Maple Ridge Road, Mosinee, WI Campus Office—715-693-2693

Website—www.wvlhs.org

During the season of Thanksgiving we are especially mindful to give thanks to God for the as-sociation congregations which support WI Valley Lutheran High School financially and through fervent prayer: Immanuel Lutheran, Corning; St. John Lutheran, Edgar; Immanuel Lutheran, Marshfield; St. John Lutheran, Merrill; Trinity Lutheran, Merrill; Beautiful Savior Lutheran, Plover; St. Paul Lutheran, Stevens Point; Christ Lutheran, Wausau; St. John Lutheran, Wausau; St. Mark's Lutheran, Wausau; St. Peter Lutheran, Wausau; Trinity Lutheran, Wausau; Immanuel Lutheran, Wisconsin Rapids; St. Luke's Lutheran, Wisconsin Rapids. To God be the glory for the support of those who see the need for and value of Christian secondary education!

OPEN HOUSE! EVERYONE IS INVITED! Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High School will host an Open House on Monday, Dec. 9th from 5 -7 pm. If you have heard of WI Valley, but don't really know what we're all about, now is the time to come out to The Valley and meet parents, teachers, coaches, and students and hear about The Valley from their point of view. If you have any questions about the Open House or about The Valley in general, please feel free to call Jamie Wehrs at 715-693-2693. We look forward to seeing you!

THE SHOES ARE BACK! WI Valley Lutheran High School has once again partnered with Community Recycling and their ShoeBox Recycling program. Together we are on a mission to help promote the importance of shoe recycling while raising funds to help support The Valley. ShoeBox Recycling is easy, engaging and rewarding for everyone involved. Please see the flyer on the Valley's website (www.wvlhs.org) for which types of shoes are included in the program and then SAVE YOUR GENTLY USED SHOES IN SUPPORT OF WI VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL!

Mark your calendars now! The WI Valley Lutheran High School band, choral, and praise team concert will be held on Thursday, December 12th beginning at 7:00pm on The Valley campus

We are blessed each year to celebrate our Savior's birth and the Winter Season with music! ______________________________________

WI Valley Financial Update: The Valley's fiscal year begins on July 1st and many of the tuition payments are made early in the school year to allow parents to take advantage of available tuition discounts. This time of year is when we really need to see an upturn in donations to help support the ministry work of The Valley! Annual Budget Received Through Oct. Remaining Budget Tuition & Fees $ 145,800.00 $ 98,000.00 $ 47,800.00 Assessments 44,900.00 5,200.00 39,700.00 Donations/Fundraising 352,100.00 45,500.00 306,600.00 Total 542,800.00 148,700.00 394,100.00

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NEW LCMS OUTREACH PROGRAM