NEWSLETTER ST PAUL S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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1 NEWSLETTER ST PAUL S LUTHERAN CHURCH 226 E Madison Street Waterloo, WI (920) Volume LIX Number 10 October 2018 Pastor Robert W. Kosky, Jr. (920) Office (608) Cell Office Hours: Please see calendar, Hours are subject to change pastorrobb@frontier.com stpaul226@frontier.com INSIDE Inside St. Paul s Page 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Birthdays Page 3 Business Directory Page 4 Calendar Page 7 Who s Serving? Page 8 From Pastor s Desk Page 9 Reformation Sunday On October 31 st, 1517, Martin Luther, a Catholic Priest, monk, and professor of Old Testament at the University of Wittenberg posted 95 Theses, or statements, about the church s practice of selling indulgences which amounted to granting people the forgiveness of sins in return for money. At the time, the indulgences were being sold to pay off the debt of the Archbishop of Mainz and to help rebuild St. Peter s Cathedral in Rome. Martin Luther s criticism of the church, and the support he received from the prince of Saxony who protected him from punishment by the Holy Roman Emperor, opened the flood gates of ideas from Christian theologians across Europe, challenged the power of the Roman Catholic Church, and changed the course of Christianity. 1

2 Inside St. Paul s September Council Highlights Ray Unrein addressed the council regarding the recording of our services. We have the capability to record and stream thanks to a donation from the Junkers. The council decided to request that videographers be trained and switch as soon as this is done. We can post our services on Facebook, the web, and Youtube. Sue and Andy Quamme will work on setting up a Youtube account. Pastor will talk to Megan regarding some training she will need to upload and head these streams. Free training is available from the city's employer. Approved June, July, and August treasurer's reports and are aware that two persons are necessary to do this job. Sunday school started on the 16th. Current enrollment is small but it is hoped that from the invitation mailing that more children will come. Bibles will be given out to some of the children September 23rd. Michelle also stated that they hope to do more family movie nights and Mr. Webster will do a sports event. Voted to send the 2016 Lenten box offerings to PAVE as was previously decided. Voted to change the Youth Fund name to Camp Scholarship Fund. Giving for 2018 is behind Pastor looked into this shortfall and found the giving members are giving less than they did the previous year. Mutual Community Mission Group is currently serving 14 children. Meals are packed Thursday, delivered to the school by 1pm Friday, where they are distributed by the school. Monetary gifts are best, due to the restraints of food types and sizes. The Youth Mission trip will be in June, 2019 and go to Logan, West Virginia. The council approved a fundraiser for Oct. 6th. It will be a brat and burger event at the Piggly Wiggly. August membership changes: Received: 7(UC), 7(C) Removed: 0(UC), 1(C) Total Members: 517 Confirmed: 436 Unconfirmed: 81 Received: Chris Marshall, Transfer Megan Marshall, Transfer Benny Marshall, Transfer Eli Marshall, Transfer Troy Lauersdorf, Transfer Jessica Lauersdorf, Transfer Mitchell Lauersdorf, Transfer Keegan Lauersdorf, Transfer Tracy Lauersdorf, Transfer Janelle Lauersdorf, Transfer Brooke Lauersdorf, Transfer Briana Lauersdorf, Transer Brynlee Lauersdorf, Transfer Braya Lauersdorf, Transfer Removed: Rhonda Heidtke, Death *Deadline for Newsletter* If you would like to make a contribution to August s newsletter, please submit information to the office no later than October 22nd. Information submitted after this date may not go into the newsletter for that month. stpaul226@frontier.com 2

3 October Birthdays 10/1 John Kannenberg 10/2 Christie Hollatz 10/5 Hunter Berndt 10/5 Michaela Lewellin 10/5 Austin Weber 10/6 Paula Lenius 10/7 Donna Davis 10/7 Lisa Lanphier 10/7 Dakota Lasiewicz 10/9 Jenni Hayes 10/12 Matthew Ehrke Jr. 10/12 Joel Schulenburg 10/13 Riley Ritter 10/14 Jode Rettschlag 10/15 David Sandmire 10/16 Sandra Welhoefer 10/17 Daniel Converse 10/18 Kurt Jeffson 10/19 Janet Crave 10/20 Kevin Radloff 10/21 Aaron Wilke 10/22 Norma Cox 10/22 Kimberly Galston 10/22 Evan Harbort 10/22 Mark Maertz 10/22 Corrina Schneider 10/23 Perry Schaller 10/24 Lyla Stuelke 10/25 Brenna Huebner 10/26 Douglas Battist 10/26 Phoenix Berndt 10/26 Nicholas Christian 10/28 Mary Hunt 10/29 Cheyenne Hahn 10/31 Avery Peachey If your birthday is not listed; the omission not intentional (please contact the church office with an update). We wish you a very Happy Birthday as well!! Not Around on the Weekend? on Wednesday. 6:30 pm at St. Paul s Mobile Food Pantry Friday, October 26th 2:00-5:30 pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, in Marshall. It is open to people in the Marshall and Waterloo area who are in need of assistance. Volunteers are also needed from 1-6 pm to help unload the truck, set-up, distribute food and clean-up. 3

4 Attn: Members Advertise your business Here!! St. Paul s is offering free advertising to members who own or manage a business. Your ad space will be based on number of ads and newsletter space available. Typically a 2x3 ad will be available. We want members to recognize, and be aware of other members business so we can all help strengthen and support each other. Please contact the office for more information. You can also your ad, business card or a basic one can be created for you. Stpaul226@frontier.com St. Paul s Lutheran Church is seeking volunteers to help with the following openings: Saturday Pianist Lectors & Prayer Leaders Videographers Ushers Counters Assistants Volunteers for most positions are needed about once every two months. We will work with you to schedule Sundays that work best for you. Please consider stepping up to assist us with our worship services. If you are able to help, please talk to Pastor Robb. Thank you for your ministry to St. Paul s. 4

5 Chara! has begun! Thank you to all who attended to learn about the book of James. You are welcome to join us anytime in the library at 9am on Thursdays. We would love to have you. If you have any questions, please call Brenda Rowbotham Confirmation classes for 7 th and 8 th graders will meet each Wednesday in October. Class will begin with the Wednesday evening worship service at 6:30 pm and run until 8:00 pm. Please contact Pastor Robb with any questions. Instrumental Service On Saturday, October 27th, members of St. Paul s will be blessing us with their musical talents. Elizabeth Converse will be playing the piano, Randy Sharpe and Bill Springer will be playing the guitar, and Jenni Hayes will be playing the flute. We look forward to having you join us as we worship and appreciate the many talents of the members the Lord has blessed us with. Sunday School Sunday School has started but it s not too late to join. Children in grades 4K through 12th are welcome to attend. Please join us Sunday mornings at 10:00 am to learn and grow with Jesus. 5

6 2019 Mission Trip St. Paul s youth are planning for their 2019 YouthWorks Mission Trip. The trip will be June and we will be going to Logan, WV. There are still a few spots open for any additional High School youth who are interested. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Pastor Robb. Brat Fry Fundraiser October 6th from 9:30-3:00 Come out to meet and support our youth who are raising money for their 2019 Mission Trip to Logan, WV. We will be selling Brats and Hamburgers from 9:30 3:00 at the Waterloo Piggly Wiggly. We hope to see you there. Part-Time Employment Opportunity The Waterloo Community Access TV Director is seeking videographers to record municipal meetings along with community and school events for broadcast on its two cable access channels. Hours will vary weekly, but are primarily in the evening. Training is required and available upon hiring. Successful applicants will receive a minimum of $15 an hour. Applications can be found at: or at the clerk/treasurer s office located at 136 North Monroe St. Waterloo. For additional information, contact Jesus Burgos, the community access TV director, at or wloocatv@waterloowi.us. Completed applications are to be returned to the clerk/treasurer s office 136 North Monroe St. Waterloo, WI The city of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer. 6

7 October 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30 Midweek Service & Confirmation Class 4 9:00am Chara! 6:30 Combined Committee 7:30 AA 5 6 9:30-3:00 Brat Fry Fundraiser 4:15 7 9:00 10:00 Sunday School 8 Pastor Robb at Bishop's Convocation 5:30 Committee 9 Pastor Robb at Bishop's Convocation 10 6:30 Midweek Service & Confirmation Class 11 9:00am Chara! 7:30 AA :15 Service of the Word 14 9:00 10:00 Sunday School :30 Council Meeting 17 6:30 Midweek Service & Confirmation Class 18 9:00am Chara! 7:30 AA : :00 10:00 Sunday School 22 Deadline for Newsletter :30 Midweek Service & Confirmation Class 25 9:00am Chara! 7:30 AA :30 Mobile Food Pantry 27 4:15 Instrumental Service of the Word 28 9:00 10:00 Sunday School :30 Midweek Service & Confirmation Class 7

8 Serving in October October 7th ORGANIST: Elizabeth Converse LECTOR: Mary Hunt PRAYER LEADER: Mary Hunt CANTOR: None GREETERS: Don & Phyllis Vehlow COMM ASST: Sue Wuchterl & Deb Ward VIDEOGRAPHER: Ray Unrein ACOLYTE: Brooke Lauersdorf CONF. USHER: Briana Lauersdorf USHERS: Leroy & Helen Hebel Lyndon Schroeder James Kasuboske Rob Rowbotham October 14th ORGANIST: Elizabeth Converse LECTOR: Jill Oelke PRAYER LEADER: Jill Oelke CANTOR: Jill Oelke GREETERS: Ray & Joan Unrein COMM ASST: Dave Weber & Jill Oelke VIDEOGRAPHER: Deb Ward ACOLYTE: Maddie Webster CONF. USHER: Brayden Junkers USHERS: Leroy & Helen Hebel Lyndon Schroeder James Kasuboske Rob Rowbotham October 21st ORGANIST: Elizabeth Converse LECTOR: Sharon Braunschweig PRAYER LEADER: Sharon Braunschweig CANTOR: Jean Tousignant GREETERS: Ed & Jean Tousignant COMM ASST: Sandy Corrie & Juan Edwards VIDEOGRAPHER: Deb Ward ACOLYTE: Leeah Dorn CONF. USHER: Keegan Lauersdorf USHERS: Dennis & Jean Buss Robert Hanson October 28th ORGANIST: Elizabeth Converse LECTOR: Stephen Peachey PRAYER LEADER: Stephen Peachey CANTOR: Stephen Peachey GREETERS: Russel Peloquin & Kris Wilke COMM ASST: Judy Gehler & Theresa Peachey VIDEOGRAPHER: Volunteer Needed ACOLYTE: Christopher Kohn CONF. USHER: Corryn Retzloff USHERS: Dennis & Jean Buss Robert Hanson Sat October 6th PIANIST: COMM ASST: ACOLYTE: Sat October 13th PIANIST: Sat October 20th PIANIST: COMM ASST: ACOLYTE: Sat October 27th PIANIST: Becky Christian Joanne Wampole Brenna Huebner Jenni Hayes Becky Christian Joanne Wampole Benny Marshall Elizabeth Converse Pre Altar Guild: Judy Gehler & Cheryl Setz Post Altar Guild: Tina Farwell 8

9 From the Pastor s Desk Re: Reformation. Reform. Remember. Repent. Return. Reborn. Renew. Re means again. It s a good prefix for us Christians, because we keep having to repeat, to do things again and again. On October 28th, we celebrate the Reformation which took place 500 years ago. It was a time when the Christian Church in Europe was being re formed. Yet we talk about the Lutheran Church as being the Church Reformed, and Always Reforming. The church has to keep re-forming itself in order to be true to the Gospel message, as well as being able to keep up with the Holy Spirit who is always leading us into new places and ways of thinking and proclaiming God s message. We are called to remember Jesus, his love for us, his teachings, his sacrifice for us, his promise of new life for us. Jesus calls on us to Repent. It s not good enough for us to repent once or to confess our sins only once. It is something we do again and again. Repenting and returning to God over and over in our lives because, after all, we wander away from God again and again in our lives. We need to be reborn into our faith again and again. We need our lives to be renewed. This is why, as Christians, we are always welcome to return to the church. We will always find that we are in need of God s love, of God s mercy, of God s forgiveness, and we will always find that God is willing to welcome us back. It s October. It s a new month. It s time to return again. It s time to renew your faith again. It s time to repent, to reform, to be reborn again and yet again. This is for all of us. We are all the same here. We are all in need of returning to God s grace. I ll show you what I mean with the following two examples: 1. Cedric has not been to church in years. There are many and various reasons for this, some better than others, but he just hasn t managed to get there. However, Cedric is welcome to return. To come in and worship, confess his sins, sing the hymns, receive the body and blood of Jesus in communion and the forgiveness of his sins. He is welcome to renew his relationship with God, and God and the heavenly angels will rejoice. 2. Adelle goes to church every week or nearly every week and she s often there in the middle of the week as well. Adelle also, is welcome to return. To come to worship again this week, to confess her sins, sing the hymns, receive the body and blood of Jesus in communion and the forgiveness of her sins. She is welcome to renew her relationship with God, and God and the heavenly angels will rejoice. This is how it works. Every day, every week, month, year, we return. As we sing: Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. Your Pastor in Christ, Pastor Robb 9

10 St. Paul's Lutheran Church - ELCA 226 East Madison Street Waterloo, Wisconsin Address Service Requested Non-Profit Org. U S Postage PAID Waterloo, WI Permit No. 2 A Christ centered community striving to make our faith active in love to all! Services Offered: Wednesday 6:30 P.M. Saturday Sunday 4:15 P.M. 9:00 A.M. Search St. Paul s Lutheran Church, ELCA offered every Wednesday, Sunday and the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month Inside St. Paul s News/Communication Front page, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Birthdays Page 3 Calendar Page 7 Who s serving Page 8 From Pastor s Desk Page 9 10