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1 1600 S. Main St. Fond du Lac WI Telephone: April 2016 Calendar Special Points of Interest LWMS Circuit Rally p. 2 Youth Confirmation p. 2 WLA Hymn Festival p. 4 WLA s The Event p. 4 Camp Bird for Lutherans p. 5 VBS News p. 5 cover News & Notes 1-6 Schedules Inside this issue Altar Guild 2 Cleaning 4 Greeters 3 WELS International Youth Rally p. 5 Nursing Points of Interest p. 6 Peace After Easter On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you! After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. John 20:19-20 The Personnel Journal, an offshoot of the Wall Street Journal, reported this incredible statistic: since the beginning of recorded history, the entire world has been at peace less than eight percent of the time. In its study, the periodical discovered that of 3530 years of recorded history, only 286 years saw peace. Moreover, throughout this time, an excess of 8000 peace treaties were made, and all of them have since been broken. No wonder peace in this world is a hard thing to come by. It was the evening of the first Easter, and there was still no peace in Jerusalem. The Roman government was still trying to bring the Jewish Passover mobs under control. The Jewish leaders were running around trying to silence those who were claiming that Jesus had risen from the dead. The disciples were hiding behind locked doors wondering if they were the next ones to be arrested and put to death. There was turmoil, there was disturbance, there was anxiousness, but there was no peace. There was no peace until Jesus appeared. Appearing to his disciples, Jesus simply said, Peace be with you! The disciples who had deserted Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, who had never fully understood Jesus ministry, and who were now hiding their faith behind locked doors. The last thing the disciples would have expected Jesus to say to them was, Peace be with you! The peace Jesus came to bring them was the peace of forgiveness. It was the peace of being made righteous before God. It was the peace of knowing death has been conquered and heaven has been won, for when Jesus showed them his hands and side it removed all doubt that Jesus had arisen from the grave. Even continued on page 3

2 St. Peter s Newsletter April 2016 Page 3 Peace After Easter continued from page 1 though all of Jerusalem was still in earthly turmoil and disturbance, there was for the disciples at that moment in the presence of Jesus a peace for their hearts and souls. It has been quoted by an anonymous author, Peace that Jesus gives is not the absence of trouble, but is rather the confidence that He is there with you always. As long as we live upon this earth, worldly peace will almost always be non-existent. There will be tension between countries, discord in our nation, conflicts at work, strains in friendships, and troubles in the home. But in the presence of Jesus we find a true and lasting peace. Every day we are able to live by faith in the risen Son of God. Every day we live with the peace of our forgiveness, the peace of having been made righteous before God, the peace of having the certainty of eternal life. May the risen Lord grant you his peace in these days after Easter. May the peace of God continue to fill your hearts and souls, as each day we live for the Savior who lived and died for us. April 3 7:45 Terry & Jill Reynolds 10:30 Tom & Joan Mrazek April 10 7:45 Vicki Erdmann & Kathy McNinch 10:30 Ralph & Joan Leisten April 17 7:45 Ken & Jo Wendorff 10:30 Bob & Rosie Klatt April 24 7:45 Guy & Sue Repp 10:30 Bryon & Kathy Trewin A Look in Our Library Unafraid: Mary Unafraid: Mary by Francine Rivers is a historical fiction account of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. It is one of five novellas written about five women in the lineage of Jesus. The others in this Lineage of Grace series are about Ruth, Tamar, Bathsheba and Rahab. Building on the foundation of scripture, the author created action, dialogue and internal motivations consistent with biblical record. The gripping characterizations tell the story like you ve never heard it before. Be with Mary as she receives the news from the angel that she will give birth to the Messiah. Listen to her thoughts and what it all means to her as she sees Jesus grow up and become a man, witnessing his miracles and ministry, suffering, death and resurrection. The story gives possible insight into her personal relationships with Joseph and her other children, the disciples, and especially John, ending with her own death. I recommend this book and I think you will enjoy and be inspired by this insightful story of the Mother of Jesus. At the end of the book the author suggests you seek and find your own answers to the story of Mary from the Bible. Come check it out from the church library today!

3 St. Peter s Newsletter April 2016 Page 4 Cleaning Schedule Week of April 3 Lutheran Girl Pioneers April 10 Tom and Mark Deibert April 17 Tom and Mark Deibert April 24 Tom Butzke Please call Gregg at to become a member of the cleaning team. WLA Hymn Festival WLA s annual Hymn Festival will be celebrated at 2:00 Sunday afternoon, April 10, right here in our sanctuary. Join the WLA Traveling Choir, Concert Choir, and WLA Band for an afternoon of sacred hymns in praise and adoration of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Event 7 th Annual Evening in Support of our Area Lutheran High School Make plans now to attend the seventh annual The Event on Saturday, April 23 at South Hills Golf and Country Club. The evening includes dinner, live and silent auctions, and great fellowship all in support of our beloved Academy. For more information or to register, visit wlavikings.org or call the WLA office at Membership Matters The matters of membership listed below were acted upon or recognized by the Coordinating Council at its March meeting. Transfers Granted Kevin and Anna Baumbach and children Quinn, Hayden, and Rhett to Redeemer, Fond du Lac Jacob and Wendi Eagan and children Ellamae and Lincoln to Faith, Fond du Lac Jeffrey Orvis to St. Mark s, De Pere Judith Klimke to Redeemer, Fond du Lac Brian Rickert to St. Mark s, De Pere Baptism Braxton Wagner Funeral Ruth Jung Marriage Ricky Immel and Carol Coons

4 St. Peter s Newsletter April 2016 Page 5 WELS International Youth Rally Get ready! We are soon off to Fort Collins, Colorado! Our teens and chaperones will be heading out June 28 to attend the WELS International Youth Rally at Colorado State University. We will be spending three days in God s Word attending workshops and participating in convocations and events all the while building friendships with 2000 other teenagers from around our synod. It is such a blessed opportunity for our teenagers to grow in their faith! The cost of the rally can be expensive for some of our 8 th -12 th graders. If you would like to sponsor a teen or a portion of the trip, please speak with Pastor Guse by calling Looking Ahead to VBS This year s Vacation Bible School will run June from 9:00 to 12:00 each day. It will be a four-day (Monday-Thursday) program. We will have an organizational meeting on Wednesday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to help out with VBS, please speak with Pastor Guse. You can volunteer for all the days, a day or two, or even for a few hours all according to your schedule. There is much work to be done, but it is good and enjoyable work! Camp Bird for Lutherans Registration is now open! Registrations are now being accepted for Camp Bird for Lutherans, a youth camp for children in grades 5-8. It is located near Crivitz in Marinette County on Sand Lake. The price for each child is $150 per week. Swimming, canoeing, boating, hiking, challenge course, kickball, volleyball, archery, handicraft, campfires, Bible study, games, camp songs and many other activities are waiting for you this year! Three weeks are available in July: Sunday-Friday, July 3-8 Sunday-Friday, July Sunday-Friday, July For more information, visit or send an to campbirdforlutherans@gmail.com. WELS Night at Miller Park The Milwaukee Brewers are selling tickets for the third annual WELS Night at Miller Park. Organize your group and plan to join us for the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, July 29. Game time is 7:10. Last year, nearly 3500 members enjoyed an evening of fellowship together as they watched the Brewers defeat the Philadelphia Phillies. The Brewers are again offering WELS members up to 50% off the price of tickets. Seating will be along the third base line and in a block for WELS members. The pricing is Field Outfield Box for $21/ticket, Loge Outfield Box for $17/ticket, or Terrace Reserved for $9/ticket. The ticket service fee will be waived for groups of 20+ if you contact WELS member Jason Fry at or Jason.fry@brewers.com. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, July 22.

5 St. Peter s Newsletter April 2016 Page 6 NURSING POINTS OF INTEREST Sleep Apnea As one who has been diagnosed with sleep apnea and used a CPAP machine for several years, I thought this may be informative for those who wake up more exhausted than when they went to sleep. This is a very serious disorder and it did kill former Green Bay Packer Reggie White. One may not even recognize you have this disorder and think being completely fatigued is normal. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person s breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times. This means the brain and the rest of the body may not get enough oxygen. There are two types of sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): The more common of the two forms of apnea, it is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses during sleep. Central sleep apnea: Unlike OSA, the airway is not blocked, but the brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe, due to instability in the respiratory control center. Who is at Risk for Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea can affect anyone at any age, even children. Risk factors for sleep apnea include: Being male Being overweight Being over age 40 Having a large neck size (17 inches or greater in men and 16 inches or greater in women) Having large tonsils, a large tongue, or a small jaw bone Having a family history of sleep apnea Gastro esophageal reflux, or GERD Nasal obstruction due to a deviated septum, allergies, or sinus problems What Are the Effects of Sleep Apnea? If left untreated, sleep apnea can result in a growing number of health problems, including: High blood pressure Stroke Heart failure, irregular heartbeats, and heart attacks Diabetes Depression Worsening of ADHD Headaches In addition, untreated sleep apnea may be responsible for poor performance in everyday activities, such as at work and school, motor vehicle crashes, and academic underachievement in children and adolescents. Above information obtained from WebMD Medical Reference

6 St. Peter s Newsletter April 2016 Page 2 LWMS Circuit Rally is Saturday, April 16 The Winnebago Circuit of the Lutheran Women s Missionary Society will hold its Spring Rally on Saturday, April 16 at Zion, Van Dyne. Registration will begin at 8:00 and a light breakfast will follow. Our guest will be Pastor Ray Cox, who will be speaking about mission work in Central Africa, specifically Malawi and Zambia. All women of our congregation are invited and encouraged to attend. 8:00-8:15 Registration 8:15-9:00 Light breakfast and fellowship 9:00-9:05 Welcome by host congregation 9:05-9:25 Opening devotion by Pastor Aaron Odya 9:25-10:05 Mission voting/officer elections/business meeting 10:05-10:15 Installation of new officers by Pastor Barenz 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-11:40 Presentation by Pastor Cox with Question and Answer period 11:40-12:00 Closing devotion and prayer by Pastor Tom Behnke 12:00-12:15 Reporter meeting Please stop in the narthex and sign up for the rally by Thursday, April 7. This will help our hosts at Zion know how many people to plan for. If you are willing to serve on the circuit board as secretary or spiritual growth woman, please contact Rose Orvis at and she will send your name in. This spring s door offering was held March 20 and benefited Home Mission project Pastoral Studies Institute and World Mission project Nepal Projects. April 1-15 April Else Cuppan Deb Deere Teresa Samuel Joy Schwark Look for our flower chart on the bulletin board at the end of the member mailboxes. Please be sure to call Else Cuppan at when you plan to donate flowers so that proper delivery and placement arrangements can be coordinated. Youth Confirmation We invite the congregation to celebrate with this year s confirmands. The Public Examination Night is scheduled for Friday, April 29 at 6:30. The Rite of Confirmation will take place on Sunday, May 1 in the 10:30 service. Please keep our confirmands in your prayers as they are ready to confess their faith and become communicant members of our congregation.