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1 The Portico Dr. Martin Luther Church 325 S. Main Street Oconomowoc, WI PHONE: (262) FAX: (262) Church Web Site: drmartinlutherchurch.org Cluster Web site: lakecountrycluster.org September, 2013 Worship Schedule Your Church Staff is here to serve you Senior Pastor Larry Harpster (262) Worship Coordinator Robin Hankins Administrative Secretary Mary Engel Volunteer Coordinator Bobbie Dierbeck Saturday 5:00 PM Chapel Service traditional format Sundays 9:00 AM Worship Includes a variety of musical styles, a blend of hymns and contemporary songs so that there is something for everyone at each service. Sunday School is held at 10:20 AM on Sundays Sundays 10:30 AM Praise Service Roll the Stone, our Praise Band continues to perform. Join us at this upbeat and energetic service.

2 Page 2 From the Pastor WHAT BRINGS PEOPLE TO CHURCH FOR THE FIRST TIME? Do you remember why you first came to Dr. Martin Luther? Was it because the building looked cool with the four pillars out front? Did you hear that the pastor told good jokes? Did you see an advertisement in the newspaper or on a web site? There was a study done once that asked 10,000 people what brought them to church for the first time. Only two to three percent indicated that they noticed the church and walked in on their own. Door to door visitation by the pastor or other church members brought in another small amount: one to two percent. The vast majority of newcomers came at the invitation of a friend or a relative: 75 to 90 percent. Clearly a person to person connection or relationship brings people to visit and join a Christian community. On Sunday, September 8 you will have a chance to follow the call of Jesus to go to all nations baptizing and teaching. Dr. Martin Luther is sponsoring a special Bring-A-Friend Sunday. Friends will receive a special gift, we will be serving Schaum Torte for refreshments between services and everyone who brings a friend will be entered into a Raffle for a gift certificate. It will be a fun day for everyone involved. I hope you are praying for that friend, co-worker or relative that you will bring to worship with you on Sunday, September 8 th. I already know who I am going to invite!! God s Blessings, Pastor Larry Healing Services will be held September 7 and 8 Quilting for Lutheran World Relief Quilters will meet on Wednesday, September 18 in fellowship hall to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief. You do not need to know how to sew to help with this project. Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, September 15 at 11:30AM in Fellowship Hall If you were unable to join us at our first get together we are offering a second opportunity to hear a presentation on the Master Facility Plan followed by question and answer time. Men s Retreat September 21 and 22 The Men s Retreat this year is being held on September 21 and 22. The theme is the Joy of Creation. We will be reflecting on the Creation stories from Genesis and the Care of Creation emphasis in the Bible. The retreat is being held at The River Inn in Boscobel, Wisconsin. The cost is $75.00 per person. Please sign up in the back of the sanctuary. Bell Choirs We are in the process of recruiting players for the September May 2014 season for Youth Hand Bell choir, and the Adult Hand Bell Choir (aka Heaven s Bells). We are in need of a few more players to join either group on a regular basis, and a few that would help as substitutes for services on an as needed basis - occasionally. Rehearsals are generally on Wed. nights: 6:00 pm 6:50 pm for the adult choir, and 7-7:30 for the youths. Each group typically performs in church on one Sunday early service a month, and Heaven s Bells typically plays for services related to most of the major holidays. Previous experience is not a requirement although music reading skills is a plus. Music concepts are taught, as well as technique. Both groups tend to have a great time. Rehearsals will begin September 11. Please interim director, Dave Magedanz dm2712@att.com or call , with questions or your availability.

3 Page 3 Sign Up... Support... Share... It s not too late to sign up to ride or to donate! WHY: To support the churches of our Synod working with the poor. WHAT: Family ride on paved bike trail (check in before 9:00 am ride starts at 9:30 am) and a 30 or 40+ mile road ride with cue sheets and rest stop (check in before 8:00 am ride starts at 8:30 am). WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, with a catered picnic lunch provided for everyone. WHERE: St. Bruno s Catholic Parish, 226 W. Ottawa Ave., Dousman, WI REGISTRATION/DETAILS/DONATE: On line at click on the Family Bike Ride Poster. FEES: Individual Adult: $40 Individual Youth: $30 Family: $75 Your contribution is needed to support 21 ministries of the Greater Milwaukee Synod. Donations received by Sept. 30 th will be matched by a $25,000 Challenge Grant. Grass Mowing Schedule Men's Bible Studies You are invited to participate in a great casual learning and fellowship experience that takes place on the SECOND Saturday of every month at the Pabst Farms YMCA from 7:30-8:30 am. You do not need to be a member of the YMCA to participate. Please contact Chris Butschke ( ) or Mike Driscoll ( ) for directions/ additional details. Men's Bible Study also meets every FOURTH Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at the offices of Tricia s Troops Cancer Connection. The address for Tricia s Troops is 120 E. Wisconsin Avenue, but the entrance is in the BACK of the building overlooking Fowler Lake. The office is in-between Laker's and the Roots Coffee Bar. Come and join us! Young(er) Women s Fellowship Gathering September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1 4:30 6:00PM in the Education Wing Come when you can, leave when you must, childcare will be provided if requested SEPTEMBER 5-7..Graupman Family SEPTEMBER Hayes Family SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 3-5. (Wedding) A gathering for young(er) women (define that as you choose) to gather for conversation, mutual support and a glass of wine. Meet to talk, listen, pray, laugh, relax, and enjoy time together to reflect on lives as women and children of God. Feel free to bring a favorite snack, dessert or bottle of wine. This group recognizes the crazy schedules many women keep, so come when schedules permit, enjoy the time set apart. We still have some dates open. Please sign up! Please mow prior to Saturday 5:00 service. In the event of a wedding, please have the mowing completed by 12:00 on Saturday. Thank you!!! Keep Your Eyes Open As you walk around our facility/property and you notice something that needs maintenance, please write it on the sheet which is located on the bulletin board across from the church office. Thanks.

We will learn anything that will be new for Medicare and anything else important for seniors in the coming year. Hope to see you there!

4 Page 4 Seasoned Lutherans Seasoned Lutherans will begin meeting again on Wednesday, September 25. Lunch is served at noon, the cost is $4.00. This month we will have a speaker from the Waukesha County Department of Aging and Disabilities Resource Center. We will learn anything that will be new for Medicare and anything else important for seniors in the coming year. Hope to see you there! We meet the 4th Wednesday of each month (except for July and August) at noon for lunch followed by a program. Portico News Deadline The deadline for the October issue of The Portico is Monday, September 16. All information for the month of October must be submitted by this date. Thank you. Next FREE Community Meal The next Free Community Meal will be held on Monday, September 30. The meal will be served from 5:00 6:00PM at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 815 S. Concord Road, Oconomowoc Wedding Congratulations to Meghan Christenson and Josh Goldner who were united in marriage on Saturday, September 7. We pray God s richest blessing be with them. Holy Baptism Myah Anne Bloomer, daughter of Justin Bloomer and Kayla Krueger, was baptized at the 9AM service on Sunday, August 4. We pray God s richest blessings be with Myah as she grows. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matt. 5:4 Keep in your prayers... The family and friends of Phil Braatz, Arlene Schmidt and Carly Toshner mourning their deaths. JOIN THE DMLC SCRAPBOOKERS & FREE YOUR PHOTOS! Are your photos trapped in your computer or camera? Are your children s newborn pictures in the same box as their graduation pictures? We can help you turn them into cherished keepsakes for generations to come! 2 nd Saturday every month 9:00 4:00 All crafts welcome! Beading, knitting, stamping, etc. All are welcome! Bring a friend! for more info

5 Volunteer Opportunities at DMLC Are you looking for a way to help out at church? Recently, one of our fairly new members asked me about St. Ben's. We both decided it was time to describe in detail DMLC's process of feeding those less fortunate in Milwaukee. If you have any information or experiences from St. Ben's that you would like to share with our members, please send me an . I would like to include these in next month's Portico. From time to time I would like to make volunteering a bit more personal. If you would like for me to focus on your ministry, please get in touch with me. There are at least "80" opportunities that we can serve God thru our Outreach, Worship & Music, Empower to Grow and Administration and Finance ministries. How about sharing with others, your reasons for joining a certain ministry. We all have a story, and it should be told. BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY - Sunday, September 8th By now, you have probably invited that special friend to join you in worship on September 8th. There will be special music along with members serving their "schaum torte" as a special treat. We will be serving this dessert between Sunday morning services in Fellowship Hall approximately 10:00 am. Each "friend" that you bring will receive a special gift. We are also planning on one "lucky" member who brings a friend to receive a thank you gift. This could be your "lucky" day. Looking forward to seeing you and also welcoming your "special friend". COMMUNITY MEAL - September 30th It is our turn to set-up, prepare, and serve the Community Meal held at UCC church on Concord Road. This meal will be served from 5:00-6:00 pm. on Monday, September 30th. Please be sure to watch for the insert in your weekend bulletins. This will explain the necessary food donations and opportunities for you to serve. Monetary donations are always appreciated as well. Many thanks to each and everyone of you. Your dedication does not go unnoticed. Bobbie Dierbeck Volunteer Coordinator Page 5 Attention 7th and 8th Grade Students and Parents There will be an information meeting on Wednesday September 11 at 6 pm in the fellowship Hall for all 7 th and 8th grade students and their parents. We will be discussing meeting times, requirements and scheduling. The first class is the following Wednesday, September 18 in the fellowship hall. I look forward to visiting you and having your child in my confirmation class for the year. It will be a year of learning, service and fun. If you have any questions please feel free to call me on my cell phone, 262/344/5942. Stewardship Report July 2013 Monthly Actual Budget Income $26, $27, Expense $22, $27, Monthly Income Expense $3, Year to Date Actual Budget Income $157, $192, Expense $173, $194, Year to Date Income Expense ($16,058.54) Interested in bowling in a league? Members of DMLC and Our Saviors along with others bowl in a non sanction league every other Sunday Night at Mapleway Bowl. Currently we have openings for two teams and may also have some openings for individual bowlers for some existing teams that may be short a bowler. The league starts in September and ends in April (16 weeks) Costs are $11.00 per bowler. If interested contact Mike Schmitz by Phone or at mschmitz4@charter.net.

Page 6 DMLC Super Kids Six members of DMLC's Super Kids group recently help serve at St Ben's in Milwaukee. They passed out trays, handed out utensils, and served dessert. Over 420 people were served.

* * * * * * * * * * * * Calling all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! Super Kids is meeting September 7, 9:30-11:00am.

6 Page 6 DMLC Super Kids Six members of DMLC's Super Kids group recently help serve at St Ben's in Milwaukee. They passed out trays, handed out utensils, and served dessert. Over 420 people were served. When finished, they ate with remaining guests. Anyone is able to help volunteer with this meal program. Volunteers leave from the back parking lot of DMLC the first Wednesday of the month at 3:45pm. * * * * * * * * * * * * Calling all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! Super Kids is meeting September 7, 9:30-11:00am. We will be planning our community service projects and fellowship activities for the year. Please contact Lesley Kountz with any questions. Lesley.kountz@yahoo.com or call Update from Athens! Wow! What an amazing week we had for Vacation Bible School! With 68 kids and 27 volunteers, we sang, danced, questioned, learned and created. Every day we had a visit from Paul and his friend Dionysius who taught us all about the ups and downs of teaching God s word. We were even chased down by an angry mob, but Paul knew what to do and kept us safe. We gave our sins to Jesus by hanging them on the cross, dressed in armor and rode into battle, made beautiful jeweled pottery, ate Olympic torches, sang praises to our savior, and sent messages in Bible books to children in India! Our end of the week Potluck Celebration was a record breaker with attendance rising from 90 to 145! Now that s an Oikos!! All of this would not be possible without all of the caring and giving that comes from our church family. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who supported our fundraiser, donated extra funds or supplies and to those who were able to come every day and be a part of our market place. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! What s New In Sunday School! Rally Day! Bring A Friend!! September 8 th is the first day of Sunday School and a great day to bring a friend! We will gather as a large group to kick off the new year, meet our teachers, welcome new friends and learn about our part in God s plan! We ll begin during the 9:00 service with a blessing for our incredible Sunday School Team. Parents can register by printing off the form ed to them and mailing it to church or bringing it to Rally Day. There will also be forms available that day. All families are invited and kids should definitely bring a friend! This is also a great time to bring in a donation for our Children s Table during coffee hour. Examples include mini doughnuts, cookies, goldfish, pretzels, popcorn, etc. More information and a server schedule will be ed to families. The schedule is also found in your portico. See you all on Rally Day!

Page 7 Volunteer to help with the Community Meal The meal will be served on Monday, September 30 from 5:00 6:00 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ on Concord Road.

) Monetary donations are appreciated to purchase meat and other needed items. Workers: Name Phone # Wide Egg Noodles (12 oz.

7 Page 7 Volunteer to help with the Community Meal The meal will be served on Monday, September 30 from 5:00 6:00 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ on Concord Road. We are looking for donations of the following food items: (Please have your food donations to church by Wednesday, September 25 except for desserts and milk.) Monetary donations are appreciated to purchase meat and other needed items. Workers: Name Phone # Wide Egg Noodles (12 oz. bags) 15 bags needed Cream of Mushroom Soup 45 cans needed Cream of Chicken Soup 45 cans needed Sour Cream (16 oz. containers) 23 needed Gallon milk 6 needed Vanilla INSTANT Pudding (Large packages) 10 needed 1# butter 6 needed Miniature Marshmallows (large bag) 6 needed Desserts (9x13 pans) 25 needed Donation of money $ Set up tables and chairs on Sunday, September 29 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at UCC Church (6 people) Set tables on Monday, September 30 at 2:30 p.m. at UCC Church (4 people) Prepare food on Monday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at DMLC (6 people) Serve food on Monday, September 30 from 4:30 6:30 p.m. at UCC Church (12 people) Clean Up on Monday, September 30 from 6:00 7:00 p.m. at UCC Church (6 people) Strengthening Families: The Importance of Preparation A message from Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan It seems like we re hearing more and more often about tragic disasters impacting families and communities across our state, the country and the world. Earlier this year the nation was captivated by a stunningly large tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma, and our friends in the Fox Valley just sustained millions of dollars in damage after a series of tornadoes and strong winds on August 7. The stories are heart wrenching and difficult, overwhelmingly focused on loss and destruction. But it is also right to remember and lift up the work and support of disaster response professionals and volunteers who provide critical aid in times of crisis, including Lutheran social ministry organizations and congregations across the country who act in collaboration with Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR). Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, with LDR, assists individuals and communities in the long term recovery process following a disaster. This may include offering spiritual and emotional support, volunteer coordination, respite care for clergy, and financial support (cash donations preferred) to support assisting families with recovery. LSS is a member of Wisconsin Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), a consortia of faith based and not-for-profit organizations. WI VOAD agencies collaborate with each other to maximize the availability of assistance from their members following a disaster. In addition, LSS works in partnership with various Lutheran bodies, including synods and congregations, to provide disaster preparedness training and consultation to congregation members. September is National Preparedness Month. In that spirit, please consider utilizing these disaster preparedness resources for your congregation and household: Visit Ready Wisconsin at or Michigan Prepares at michiganprepares for information on making a family disaster plan and checklists for a household disaster kit Worship resources for times of disaster can be found at the-world/lutheran-disaster-response/congregational- Resources.aspx Consider purchasing a weather radio for your home and have one available in the church to receive timely notifications of severe weather and hazardous conditions Ensure your cell phone is set up to receive emergency alerts; for more information visit consumer_info/safety/index.cfm/aid/12082 For more information about LSS and LDR, please visit and

The Portico. Worship Schedule. Saturday 5:00 PM Chapel Service traditional format

The Portico. Worship Schedule. Saturday 5:00 PM Chapel Service traditional format The Portico Dr. Martin Luther Church 325 S. Main Street Oconomowoc, WI 53066 PHONE: (262) 567-3829 FAX: (262) 567-6033 Email: dmlc@globaldialog.com Church Web Site: drmartinlutherchurch.org Cluster Web