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Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Green Bay, WI
January 2013 Volume 1, Issue 13
“I WANT TO WALK AGAIN” By: Pastor Dave Hatch
“The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each
gate made of a single pearl. The great street of
the city was of pure gold, like transparent
glass. I did not see a temple in the city,
because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb
are its temple.” (Revelation 21:21)
“There are times when we have to look past the troubles of today and look to the glory of the life to come.” – Anonymous
There are many rewarding aspects about
being a pastor. As a shepherd, the pastor is
invited “inside the pages” of peoples’ ongoing
life-stories. Most of the time, the invitation
comes at the time of either celebration or
hardship. There are places where I wish you
could ride along in my shirt pocket and see
what I see and hear what I hear.
I will take you to one place and share
something that still moves my soul, some four
days after the experience. That experience I
refer to is shared in the next column. There
are some things I want to tell you to set the
stage.
As you may know, we share in leading worship
with the residents at Bornemann’s Nursing
Home, just north and east of Our Saviour.
Most residents are in wheelchairs and
Bornemann staffers bring them to the little
chapel for our Tuesday afternoon worship.
In days gone by, the residents had been
arranged row-by-row facing the podium and
we did a very traditional worship service.
That was very good, but something better was
just around the corner. Some incredible
dynamics happened when we changed the
following three things:
1. We got to know each other’s names. The
Bornemann staff made permanent name
tags for each resident who came to chapel
and those name tags are faithfully placed
on every participant by the time the pastor
arrives for the service. New participants
get name tags also, the moment they roll
into the chapel for the first time. This
allows the pastor to call the participants by
name. Better than that, it allows him to
memorize their names. Everyone loves
hearing their name; it tells them they are
noticed, special, and appreciated. Doing
this, more than anything else, helped the
worship to come alive like it never had
before.
2. We began to socialize. The Bornemann
staff positioned the worshipers in a
horseshoe-like circle with the podium being
at the open end of that horseshoe. This
allows the residents to see each other,
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whereas in the former seating method with
rows facing forward, there was less
opportunity for socialization. This also
allows the pastor to walk around the group
during the worship and to interact with the
worshippers. Often we go around the
circled group and ask for prayer needs.
3. We started to add some fun to worship. We
added a “Bible Trivia Time” with real
prizes provided by the Bornemann
Activities Staff. The group has a little more
to look forward to when they come. After a
person wins a prize, they have to “zip their
lips” and not answer any further questions.
Some of them get too excited and they spill
the beans and answer additional questions
anyway. Even folks who are unable to
speak because of strokes raise their hand to
give answers.
Worship attendance at the nursing home
chapel services is growing and I think it may
have to do with the changes we made above.
But more so, faith and friendships are growing
because of the changes! In the end, it’s the
Holy Spirit who is credited for such changes.
Who are these residents? These are folks who
have lost their homes, their cars, and many
have lost spouses and children. Some rarely or
never get visitors or letters. For the most part,
they are in failing health. For some, their
minds are outliving their bodies. For others,
their bodies are outliving their minds. When
they come to worship, many don’t want it to be
over; they stay and you can see they wish for
more.
A few weeks ago while going around the circle
asking for prayer needs, one gentleman in a
wheelchair made his request, “I want to walk
again”. What do you tell him? Here is what I
said to him, “Joe, we certainly will pray that
you can walk again. We will also look forward
to the day when you will walk on a street of
gold (Revelation 21:21) when the Lord takes us
home.” Herein lies a gift of Christmas, owned
by us now, but a gift to be opened later.
We often drive past these institutions, never
thinking about the persons and hardships
within them. Breathe a prayer for these folks
that in the epilogue chapters of their lives, as
many go down the final stretch of the journey,
that the joy of Christ would be the center of
their lives, in anticipation of not just walking
again, but jumping and leaping and praising
the Lord.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
120 S. Henry Street Green Bay, WI 54302
(920) 468-4065
Senior Pastor – David H. Hatch Church Office – Michelle Burhite (920) 465-8118 (920) 468-4065
[email protected] [email protected]
Associate Pastor – Greg Hovland Preschool Director – Christina Scholz
(920) 544-3614 (920) 468-3596
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OFFICIAL ACTS Baptisms: MacKenzie Joy Hartford Paige Lillian Hartford
Born: October 9, 2004 Born: February 16, 2007
Baptized: November 14, 2012 Baptized: November 14, 2012 Daughter of Paul and Jill Hartford Daughter of Paul and Jill Hartford
Jill Deanna Hartford (adult) Trinity Lynn Drager
Baptized: November 14, 2012 Born: September 5, 2012 Baptized: November 25, 2012
Daughter of Joe and Kristy Drager
Membership Changes:
IN: Jerrod and Robin Frenzel and children, Riley and Claire, transfer from
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Little Suamico, WI (ELCA)
Shawn Schmitting, Adult Confirmation Paul and Jill Hartford, Adult Confirmation
Mike and Pegeen Davison, Adult Confirmation
Henry (Hank) Vanderveren, Adult Confirmation Betty Vanderveren, Profession of Faith
OUT: Kimberly Stevens, released Brett and Teri Lange, and children, Noah, Elijah, Jacob, Natalie, Kenji, transfer
to Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Green Bay, WI (LCMS)
February 2013 OSLC Usher Schedule Day Date Service Lead Usher Team
Sun. 03-Feb 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 03-Feb 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 03-Feb 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 07-Feb 7:00 pm N. Krueger †UN; †UN; †UN
Sun. 10-Feb 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 10-Feb 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 10-Feb 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Wed. 13-Feb 4:00 pm R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Wed. 13-Feb 6:30 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 17-Feb 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 17-Feb 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
Sun. 17-Feb 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Wed. 20-Feb 4:00 pm R. Spangenberg †UN; †UN; †UN
Wed. 20-Feb 6:30 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 24-Feb 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 24-Feb 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 24-Feb 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Wed. 27-Feb 4:00 pm R. Spangenberg †UN; †UN; †UN
Wed. 27-Feb 6:30 pm N. Krueger †UN; †UN; †UN
† UN -Usher Needed: If you would like to volunteer as an usher, please contact the Lead usher of the group you'd like to join, or,
contact Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014 or email [email protected]
January 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 New Years Day
Office Closed
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3pm Youth Night
5pm Weds Night Meal
6pm Praise Band
6pm Confirmation
6pm Prayer Time
6:30pm SH Bible Study
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7am Bible Study
12:15pm Worship
7pm Trad Worship
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5 3:30pm Open Gym
6 7:45am Trad Worship
9:15am Praise Worship
9:30am Sunday School
10:45am Trad Worship
w/ Holy Baptism
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6:30pm Worship
Committee
7pm Elders
8
7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
6:30pm Cub Scouts
6:30pm Trinity
Christmas Program
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12pm Staff Meeting
3pm Youth Night
5pm Weds Night Meal
6pm Praise Band
6pm Prayer Time
6pm Confirmation
6:30pm Worn Out Women
6:30pm SH Bible Study
7pm P&F Meeting
7:30pm Youth Board
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8:30am Worn Out
Women
9am Truth Project
12:15pm Worship
4pm Fish Fry Prep
6:30pm Truth Project
6:30pm Trinity
Kindergarten Roundup
7pm Trad Worship
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5pm Monthly
Fish Fry
12 3:30pm Open Gym
13 Mite Box Sunday 7:45am Trad Worship
9:15am Praise Worship
9:15am Truth Project
9:30am Sunday School
10:45am Trad Worship
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7pm Council
No School - Trinity
15
7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
16
12pm Staff Meeting
3pm Youth Night
5pm Weds Night Meal
6pm Praise Band
6pm Prayer Time
6pm Confirmation
6:30pm SH Bible Study
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12:15pm Worship
7pm Trad Worship
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19
3:30pm Open Gym
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7:45am Trad Worship
9:15am Bible Study
9:15am Praise Worship
w/ SS assistance
10:30am Bible Study
10:45am Trad Worship
21
7pm Board of
Education
No 4K classes
22 7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
6:30pm Cub Scouts
23
12pm Staff Meeting
3pm Youth Night
5pm Weds Night Meal
6pm Praise Band
6pm Prayer Time
6pm Confirmation
6:30pm Worn Out Women
6:30pm SH Bible Study
24
8:30am Worn Out
Women
9am Truth Project
12:15pm Worship
6:30pm Truth Project
7pm Trad Worship
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26
4:30pm Spaghetti
Dinner (to benefit
Hurricane Sandy
victims)
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7:45am Trad Worship
9:15am Truth Project
9:15am Praise Worship
9:30am Sunday School
10:45am Trad Worship
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6:30pm GBLSA
7pm Stewardship
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7am Bible Study
8am OLM Meeting
9am Bible Study
30
12pm Staff Meeting
3pm Youth Night
5pm Weds Night Meal
6pm Praise Band
6pm Prayer Time
6pm Confirmation
6:30pm Worn Out Women
6:30pm SH Bible Study
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8:30am Worn Out
Women
9am Truth Project
12:15pm Worship
7pm Trad Worship
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Our Saviour Lutheran Church - Green Bay, Wisconsin
Confirmation Class of 2012
Hunter Alft Revelation 2:10 – “Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you
the crown of life.”
James Robert Choitz John 3:16 – “For God so loved the
world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Michael A. Doine Proverbs 30:5 – Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who
take refuge in him.
Joshua John Lee Groth Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and
courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD
your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Brandon Douglas Hoppe
Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not
be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever
you go.”
Katherine Marie Hovland Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is being
sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Devon William Hansen John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to
you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and
do not be afraid.”
Kailey Rae Ketter Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and
courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD
your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Roxann Sarah Lohmuller
John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Kallie Ann Medenwald Psalm 23:4 – Even though I walk
through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Jordyn Quinn Plinske 1 Corinthians 13:13 – And now these three things remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Michael Richard Pomasl Philippians 4:13 – I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
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Confirmation Class 2012 Cont’d
Joseph Lawrence Prindle Matthew 28:20 – “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the
age.”
Michael Thomas Pritchard John 11:25-26 – I am the resurrection
and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;
and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.
Trevor M. Roellchen Hebrews 13:5 – Be content with what
you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you.”
Erin Seablom
Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Eva Violet Wadzinski
Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not
be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever
you go.”
Brody Wians Psalm 27:1 – The LORD is my light
and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is
the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO THRIVENT MEMBERS
Your Choice Dollars are a valuable source of income to whichever organization you wish to direct
them. Your Thrivent advocates would encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity.
Your Choice Dollars can be directed by you, by calling 800-847-4836, or online at
www.Thrivent.com/choicedollars. As your advocates we are here to help you with any questions
you might have. Please feel free to contact: Shelly or Robin Williams - 336-7946,
Diane Prahl cell - 920-639-4001, Jill Proulx - 465-1437, or Sandy Groth cell - 920-680-5503. As
your advocates, our mission is to come along side you and see how we can work together to have
a greater impact.
VOLUNTEERS DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS
We thank the many volunteers that worked to beautify the inside of the church building with
decorations and lighted trees, including the incredibly beautiful tree on the Chancel: LouAnne
Kuzmic, Judi Kuehl, Kim Ronsman, Wayne Wians, Jerry Buechner, Bill Baneck, Luke Knaus,
Ralph Hoerchler, and Neil Burmeister.
We also acknowledge the many trustees who worked to put up the outside Nativity.
THE E-BREEZE Dec 2012 1st Ed.
Camp Luther
Calendars 2013
are now
available!!
Enjoy the beauty of
Camp Luther all year
around! Order your
Camp Luther
calendar with 13
gorgeous photos
(includes January
2014) from Camp
Luther. Call the
Camp Luther office
toll free at 1-715-
264-CAMP or order
online through this
link.. The cost is $10.
Camp Luther
Gift Certificates
are a great gift
idea!! Give the gift that
your children or
grandchildren will
benefit from for their
whole lives. These
certificates can be
purchased for any
amount and can be
used for Camp Luther
programs or at the
canteen. It is an easy
gift that is always
appreciated!! Order
here!!
SUMMER CAMP
REGISTRATIONS
ARE OPEN
JANUARY 1ST!!
Ring in the New Year and
make summer plans with a
vist to campluther.com/summercamp/ . Camp Luther has an exciting
summer planned for children K-12. Register now to get the village
you want on the week you want. And don't forget about our
Campership program!!
MAKE PLANS FOR "FUN IN THE SNOW"
AT CAMP
LUTHER THIS
WINTER!!
FAMILY FLURRY
RETREAT-February 1-3!!
Bundle up the family for an
exciting weekend of winter
activities and growing together in faith at Camp Luther. The
schedule and choices abound for activities with the group or for
you as a family. Choose from tubing, broomball and much more,
or just relax together away from it all. A guest pastor will lead
adult/family Bible study, while camp staff will lead youth and
children in age-appropriate studies as well. The maximum family
cost is $485! Register at campluther.com
Camp Luther
1889 Koubenec Road
Three Lakes, WI 54562
877-264-CAMP (2267)
www.campluther.com
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Please support the sponsors who help support us!
Volume 1, Issue 13 - January 2013
‘The Voice Online’ is published monthly by
Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All rights
reserved. No portion of this publication may
be reproduced without permission.
Edited by Mark Stone.
Please feel free to contact the church office
with constructive suggestions and/or
comments at [email protected]. Thanks to
those who have already commented! We are
always seeking more congregational input
and submissions.
New Year's Day Prayer for
One and All
Dear Lord,
So far this year I've done well.
I haven't gossiped, lost my temper, been
greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or
overindulgent. I'm very thankful for that.
But in a few minutes, Lord, I'm going to
get out of bed, and from then on I'm
probably going to need a lot more help!
Amen.
