1. O u r S a v i o u r L u t h e r a n C h u rc h • G re e n B a y, W i s c o n s i n
She said “Honey, Find Them and
Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (Vol. 10, Issue 10) October 2009
Bring Them Home!”
M
Pastor Dave Hatch
ay I retell you a true story that was told at a was simple - leave the school and ramble one quarter-mile
“Coronation Service” for one of the sheep from west, turn and go one and three-quarter miles due north to
our preaching station at Borneman’s Nursing the farm. They had done it scores of times already in their
Home? Let me preface the story with some background. young lives. What was normally a cakewalk was about to
Perhaps sip on your tea or coffee as we go… turn into a deadly hazardous hike. Would they make it home?
It was the just after the door closed on the Roaring Fast-forward some seventy-five years… Evelyn and Paul have
Twenties and in the dark hallway following Wall Street’s grown up. It’s Evelyn’s funeral service in September of 2009;
Black Friday back in ’29. Fancy dresses and fashionable she was eighty when the Lord took her home. The funeral
hairdos had given way to hobos and little pay for hard parlor is overflowing with family, friends, neighbors and those
work, if a job could be found. It was the Great Depression. who knew Evelyn. Can you see them in your imagination?
The exact year was of our story is February of 1936*. On When the officiating pastor gave the benediction and closed his
this day, it was the middle of a roaring twenty-mile per book, Evelyn’s brother Paul, now eighty-one, wished to
hour plus blizzard in the heartland of Wisconsin. address the crowd. He rose to his feet from the second row.
It was if the silence in the room got louder. This grown-up
Little seven year-old Paul Peterson and his sister six year-old sister, big brother had been carrying a story for decades, one that had
Evelyn, were about to leave for home from their rural elementary not only shaped his life but also saved it. His storytelling words,
school in rural Glenmore, Wisconsin. They did not know it, but simple but powerful, unfolded like the wrappings on a well-
they were about to walk right into snow-white danger. The walk kept treasure. The details, left to the imagination of the hearers
in the parlor, every ear and eye riveted their attention on this
grown boy who had just given is sister back to her Maker…
Paul’s story went like something like this…
“Evelyn and I, when we were very young, left our country
school at the end of the day and headed toward home, down
the country road. But a snowstorm had blown in; there was a
strong wind from the north. The snow was deep; the walking
was hard and tiring. There was drifting. Evelyn [6 years old]
did not know if she could go on, her little legs emptied of their
energy. She told me she wanted to lie down in the soft snow
and take a rest, maybe even nap. Even though I was young, I
had sense enough to know that was not a good idea. The
snow was coming down so hard and the wind so strong, had
we lain down we would have been covered with snow in less
than five minutes. While we were stopped, not knowing just
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Pastor Dave
Acts what to do or if were going to make it
home, I saw a figure appearing through
the snow, it was coming closer… it was
Baptisms our dad. Mom had sent him to find us.
Dad reached down, picked Evelyn up take daily risks. Decisions bring
and carried her while I walked behind consequence. Prayer is not only a God-
him. He broke that strong north wind for given communication tool, but
Brayden James Lee Blahnik
Born: May 15, 2009
Baptized: August 16, 2009 me and I walked in his footsteps…” strongly encouraged, needful and
result-full - but not always providing
Son of Benjamin & Jamie Blahnik
The now-grown boy, Paul, sat down, his the answer we want. As parents we
precious story delivered. And yet, sacrifice for our children, as our
Gavin John Krause
unknown to him, he was the one who Heavenly Father did for us. We are
Born: July 8, 2009
really delivered the homily that day. called to be selfless, unconditional in
Baptized: August 23, 2009
Everyone in the room realized that Paul our loving, putting our old slothful
Son of Matthew & Heidi Krause
Layla Lorraine Busch-Hill and Evy’s parent’s love in all probability selves aside, then displaying the vision
prevented their own funerals, some and reflection of our Saviour. Families
Born: June 1, 2009
seventy-five years earlier. are often bonded not only through the
Baptized: August 27, 2009
blessing experiences but also through
Daughter of Shawn Hill & Tara
When I got home from the interment I the challenges. We could go on.
Busch-Hill
told my wife that story. She saw
something in it that I did not…When When getting Paul’s permission to tell
Drea Lee Vincent
Born: May 30, 2009
Baptized: September 6, 2009 little Paul and Evelyn’s mother sent her this story, he shared what a wonderful
husband out on that hazardous lifesaving homecoming it was that day, a warm
Weddings
Son of Jerry & Stacey Vincent
errand, she knew there was the possibility fire, a hot meal, dry clothes and being
that she could lose her entire family that surrounded by a family full of love.
day, husband, children and all. Paul may have missed his calling, a
fine preacher-storyteller he is!
Alicia Louise Haase & Matthew
After she said, “Honey, find them and
Brian Parmentier United at Our
Saviour on August 15, 2009
bring them home!”, this would not God bless your toes and everywhere
have been time for the dishes, but for they goes, as you walk with the Living
Sarah Linden Hollenbeck &
restless and eager prayer. One can Saviour who carries us!
Matthew James Boettcher United
imagine her standing at a drafty-
at Our Saviour on August 21, 2009
frosted windowpane, watching, hands * This year was according to Paul’s
folded and eyes peeled. memory and the Wisconsin weather
Jennifer Marie Bacon & Troy
records confirm, “February 8-10,
Terrence Coonen United on
Received their Crown
September 5, 2009
There is much life-application to 1936 – Wisconsin Statewide -
Paul’s story, eh? Life is hazardous. We Blizzard - severe drifting.”
Cynthia “Cyndy” L. Beno
August 3, 1959 ~ August 20, 2009
Funeral service held at Our Saviour Our Saviour Lutheran Church Senior Pastor David H. Hatch
on August 23, 2009 Lutheran Church (920) 465-8118
Missouri Synod dave@oslc-gb.org
Agnes D. Splitgerber Associate Pastor Greg Hovland
February 27, 1912 ~ August 25, 120 S. Henry Street
(920) 544-3614
2009. Funeral service held at Our Green Bay, WI 54302
Saviour on August 29, 2009 greg@oslc-gb.org
(920) 468-4065 Church Office Michelle Burhite
Doris V. Rudolph (920) 468-4065
May 29, 1920 ~ September 2, 2009 Vol. 10, No. 10, October 2009 The info@oslc-gb.org
Funeral service held at Our Saviour Voice (permit No. 59) is published Preschool Director Christina Scholz
Membership Changes
on September 5, 2009 monthly by Our Saviour Lutheran
Church. All rights reserved. No
(920) 468-4065
portion of this publication may be christina@oslc-gb.org
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3. Simply Giving GOT NEWS? – Adeline, your Roving
Reporter is on the hunt for the latest scoop!
Makes a Difference
Call: 468-2061, E-mail: akg12525@att.net
Adeline Grieser
Look Up
Did you know OSLC has a program wherein your
family can automatically have your contribution
deducted from your checking or savings account?
“Simply Giving” is very simple. Pick up a form from
the office or a rack in the hallway by the office. Fill it Joseph needed some supplies from a cupboard in the
in, return to Michelle, Pastor Dave or Pastor Greg. Sunday School room. This cupboard was seldom
used but it had a combination lock. Joseph didn’t
Here’s how it works: Indicate on the “Simply Giving” know the combination so he called on Pastor Dave to
form (1) how much to give, (2) what day you want it give it a try. Dave placed his fingers on the lock’s
withdrawn, and (3) designate where you want the dial and raised his eyes heavenward for a moment.
contribution to go, i.e., building fund, operating Then he confidently spun the dial and opened the
fund, general fund, etc. lock. Joseph was stunned and impressed with this
demonstration of faith.
That’s it!
In three years of “Simply Giving” I’ve saved over Seeing his expression, Dave patted him on the
100 checks and I don’t wake up Sunday morning shoulder and grinned. “Joseph, look up. The numbers
trying to remember if I’ve written the check and are written on the ceiling.”
where it is. It’s done - automatically. You can change
the amount or stop at any time.
The Dog Days
Try Giving
Now, that’s SIMPLE!
of Summer Hit
While Still Living
A rich man went to his pastor and asked, “Why do
people call me stingy? I’ve said over and over again
OSLC
that when I die I will give every thing to the church?”
The weather may have been abnormally cool this
The pastor responded with this story: summer. However, there was nothing abnormal
about the offerings, which fell off this summer just
In the farm yard, the pig was unpopular and the cow like past years. Our actual offerings ($335,894) are
beloved. The pig complained to the cow, “Everyone short of the budget for the year through August by
speaks warmly of you. They think you are so about 10%.
generous because you give milk every day. What
about me? I give bacon, ham, bristle for brushes and The good news is that actual receipts for Jan-
feet for pickling. Yet no one likes me. Why is that?” August 2009 are a little ahead for the same period
in 2008. Let’s pray for normal weather and ample
Gently as possible, the cow said, “Perhaps it’s harvest. As always, we ask that you take a look at
because I give while I’m still living.” Try giving your summer giving and make any catch-up
while still living. It speaks very highly of you. donations you think are called for.
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8. The Reformation Confirmation Public
Examination
It’s just about here, All Saint’s Eve, Friday October
31, followed by All Saint’s Day, marking the birth of Now in our fifth year, our Level III Confirmation students
the Protestant Reformation. Like a precious old book, will demonstrate their faith verbally, through a Public
we may want to dust off our recollection of the Examination. We are confident in these student’s faith and
Reformation and its birth. The “Reformer” was the ability to express it! The examiner and the student have a
Holy Spirit working in human history, when, back “On trust of each other, the examiner promising not to let the
November 10, 1483, Hans and Margarete Luther were student fail, and the student trusting the examiner’s
blessed by God with the gift of a son. questions to be fair, kind and clear. See the October
calendar for the date and time. Consider coming to that
The next day the baby boy was baptized and given the worship service!
name of the saint of the day, Martin. We thank God for
the precious gifts He has given to us through the work
Why Won’t The Pastors
Confirm the Students?
of his faithful servant, Dr. Martin Luther… it is for the
clear and penetrating voice of the living Gospel which
resounded from Luther’s
pulpit, classroom and One time a few years ago on Confirmation Sunday, all
home. The vibrant and the students were in the front pews, robed and holding
joyous Good News carnations. Their parents, grandparents, siblings and
poured forth from the sponsors were certainly in the worshipping audience and
pen of Luther, there were cakes and casseroles waiting to celebrate the
obliterating centuries event later in the day. As the Confirmation service began
of dark ignorance the pastor announced that he had decided not to confirm,
concerning the grace not one, not two, but the entire class. The students looked
of God through Christ at each other, puzzled and on the brink of
the Savior.”(1) We embarrassment. The folks in the pews became restless.
remember the Reformation The pastor’s words continued, “We are not going to
in those three simple “Sola” confirm you, for on this day you are invited to confirm
[Latin for “Alone” or “Only”] terms that appear on your own faith.” And that is just what Confirmation is,
our altar, Sola Scriptura [Our only source for truth not something “done to you”, but personal faith-filled
about matters of faith is, Only The Scripture]; Sola words, said right out loud, that what was said for them at
Gratia [It is Only Grace that paid for our sin, and that their Holy Baptism, they say for themselves. Watch for
grace was demonstrated and completed on the cross the Confirmation service date on this month’s calendar
when Christ, God in the form of a man, paid for 100% and consider coming to witness it personally.
Good Question
of your sins. We cannot rescue ourselves from this sin-
death trap, only He could do it for us]; Sola Fide
[Only Faith in our Lord’s gift of grace saves us, and
that faith itself is a gift from God!]. The church of the
16th century was “reformed” when Martin Luther
peeled off the layers of human tradition and took Riding home after Sunday School, David said to
believers back to the Bible, where we learn of those his father, “Can I ask you a question?”
three “Solas”.
“Sure,” his father said, “What is it.?”
How about checking out a Luther book or film from “Well, the teacher was reading the Bible to us…
our library? all about the children of Israel building the temple,
the children of Israel crossing the Red Sea, the
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From a Statement from The Office of former Synod children of Israel making sacrifices. Didn’t the
President A.L. Barry, 1995 grown-ups do anything?”
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9. OCTOBER 2009
Church Calendar
1 2 3
12:15pm Brown Bag 8:00am Super
Worship, til 4pm Sale
Parlor
7:00pm Trad. Worship 8:00am Confirm.
Exam
Michelle Vacation Michelle Vacation Rehearsal
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11:00am Bad Girls Bible
7:45am Trad. Worship 3:30pm Trinity V-Ball 7:00am Bible Study 3:30pm Youth Night Study,Classrm 1 5:00pm Fish Fry 8:00am Confirm.
9:15am Praise Worship 5:30pm Youth Board 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band 12:15pm Brown Bag Exam
9:30am Adult Confirm. 6:30pm Financial 6:00pm Confirmation Worship, Parlor Rehearsal
10:45am Trad. Worship Peace 6:00pm Bad Girls 12:45pm Staff Meeting
3:30pm Trinity V-Ball 1:00pm Gym
w/Confirmation University Bible Study, 7:00pm Traditional Rental
Examination & 7:00pm Choir Parlor Worship
Holy Baptism Practice 7:00pm P&F 7:55 pm Evangelism
Meeting 8:00pm Elders Meeting
11 Communion 12 13 14 15 16 17
LOYALTY SUNDAY 3:30pm Trinity V-Ball 7:00am Bible Study 3:30pm Youth Night 9:00am Preschool Field 9:00am Preschool 1:00pm Gym
7:45am Trad. Worship 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band Trip Field Trip Rental
9:15am Praise Worship 6:30pm Financial 6:00pm Confirmation 11:00am Bad Girls Bible
Study,Classrm 1
9:30am Adult Confirm. Peace 6:00pm Bad Girls 12:15pm Brown Bag
10:45am Trad. Worship University Bible Study, Worship, Parlor
with Youth 7:00pm Choir Parlor 12:45pm Staff Meeting
Confirmation Practice 7:00pm Traditional
1:00pm Gym Rental 7:00pm Council Mtg Worship
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
7:45am Traditional 6:30pm Board of Ed 7:00am Bible Study 3:30pm Youth Night 11:00am Bad Girls Bible 1:00pm Gym
Worship 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band Study,Classrm 1 Rental
9:15am Praise Worship 6:30pm Financial 6:00pm Confirmation 12:15pm Brown Bag
9:30am Adult Confirm. Peace 6:00pm Bad Girls Worship, Parlor
12:45pm Staff Meeting
10:30am Adult Confirm. University Bible Study, 7:00pm Traditional
10:45am Traditional 7:00pm Choir Parlor Worship
Worship Practice
1:00pm Gym Rental
25 Communion 26 27 28 29 30 31
7:45am Traditional 5:00pm Board of 7:00am Bible Study 3:30pm Youth Night 11:00am Bad Girls Bible 1:00pm Gym
Worship Stewardship 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band Study,Classrm 1 Rental
9:15am Praise Worship 6:30pm Financial 6:00pm Confirmation 12:15pm Brown Bag
9:30am Adult Confirm. Peace Worship, Parlor
12:45pm Staff Meeting NO TRINITY
10:30am Adult Confirm. University 7:00pm Traditional
10:45am Traditional 7:00pm Choir CLASSES
Worship
Worship Practice TEACHER
1:00pm Gym Rental INSERVICE
October 3 – Come to the Super Sale. Doors open at 8am. Enjoy cinnamon rolls for
breakfast. Take home Booyah, brats and more for lunch.
October 10 – 14 of our 9th grade youth are expected to ‘Confirm’ at the 10:45 am
service. The entire congregation is welcome to attend and witness the
confirmation of their Baptismal vows.
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11. Trinity News What Does A
Joyful Noise – The Bible reminds us to make a joyful Christian
Education Mean?
noise to the Lord. The sound of children learning
and playing in a Christian setting is truly a joyful
noise to the Lord. Stop in and enjoy the sounds of
the children at Green Bay Trinity some time.
Calendar – October 17 – PWP Hayride and Bonfire A true Christian education means that all
in the evening; Crafting at Christ of the Bay from goals, rules and policies, staffing, student and
10:00 am – 4:00 pm. adult relationships, structures of authority,
methodologies, sources of funding and
Athletics – Girls in grades 4-8 are playing volleyball resources, activities, materials, and content of all
and children in grades 3-8 are training for the Ray’s
5K. Rev. Callesen has generously donated $1 for each subject areas must be consistent with a biblical
mile a Trinity student completes in the Ray’s 5K. worldview. In every aspect, the entire education
system must openly glorify and please God
Administrative Assistant/Admissions Counselor – through our Lord Jesus Christ. A thoroughly
Trinity has hired Mrs. Kellie Meerstein to be the Christian education is expressed in an open,
administrative assistant and to be in charge of non-apologetic way – in writing, verbally, and
recruiting new students.
in all actions – on the part of every participant.
School email – The new email address for the school
is baumannk@greenbaytrinity.org. All of the teachers Brent Roubal . . . . . . . . . . . .President
have email addresses which are listed on the website. Brett Lange . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President
Jody Endries . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer
Wish list items – Lynn Steinhaus . . . . . . . . . .Secretary
Portable PA System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500(?) Renee Natzke
Science Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 each Jeff Luepke
Air Quality Test Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.50 Jennifer Dirks
Geology Field Trip in a Bag. . . . . . . . $40
Kellie Meerstein
Listening Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300
Miriam Hemp
Discover America Carpet. . . . . . . . . . $500
Pastor Peter Speckhard
Wall Mount for Television . . . . . . . . . $150
Puppet Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
Puppets: Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
Doctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
Policeman. . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
Scrip – Trinity is selling Kwik Trip Scrip. The
school earns $0.10 for every dollar of scrip that is
purchased. The cards can be used at the pump or in
the store and can be used to purchase any Kwik Trip
product. Contact Ken Baumann, 655-4673, if you
would like to help the school in this way. The school 120 South Henry Street,
has raised over $20,000 so far! It is possible for a Green Bay, WI 54302
business to purchase Scrip and still receive its (920)-655- 4673
rebate from Kwik Trip. www.greenbaytrinity.org
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12. Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Non-Profit Organization
120 S. Henry St. U.S. Postage Paid
Green Bay, WI 54302 Permit #59
(920) 468-4065 Green Bay, WI
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Think About It Say A Prayer
If 7/11 is open 24/7 why are there locks on the doors? Little Johnny and his family were having
Sunday dinner at his Grandmother’s
Why do they put braille dots on the keypad of the bank drive-up? house. Everyone was seated around the
table as the food was being served. When
Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways? Little Johnny received his plate, he
started eating right away.
Why don’t sheep shrink in the rain?
“Johnny! Please wait until we say our
If nothing sticks to Teflon, how do they make Teflon stick to the pan? prayer”, his mother said.
If olive oil comes from oil, where does baby oil come from?
“I don’t have to”, the boy replied.
If fire fighters fight fires and crime fighters fight crime, what do
freedom fighters fight? “Of course, you do”, his mother
insisted. “We say a prayer before eating,
Why are there Interstate Highways in Hawaii? at our house.”
and… “That’s our house.” Johnny explained.
“But this is Grandma’s house and she
If God sneezed what would you say to Him? knows how to cook!”