Sharing the life-changing message of Jesus Christ 1750 N Calhoun Rd Brookfield, WI Senior Pastor Ken Nelson

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1 Sharing the life-changing message of Jesus Christ 1750 N Calhoun Rd Brookfield, WI Senior Pastor Ken Nelson Welcome We welcome you in Christ s name and thank you for sharing this worship moment with us. May this time of praise both honor God and inspire you. We invite you to join us following worship for a time of fellowship with coffee & treats in our Fellowship Hall (through the glass doors in the gathering area). If you are looking for a church home, come and explore all that Calvary has to offer. Please fill out a blue Communion Participation & Visitor Registration card, located in the pew pockets, so that we may get to know you better. You may drop it in the offering basket or hand it to an usher. Then feel free to stop in at our Welcome Desk and pick up more information about our many ministries. If you have any questions, please speak with the Pastor or any of our staff or volunteers wearing a grey nametag. Please silence cell phones during worship. February 11-12, 2017 Sixth 1 Sunday after the Epiphany

2 Order of Worship LBW: Lutheran Book of Worship (green) WOV: With One Voice (blue) RPB: Red Pew Bible *please stand as able The entire worship service is projected on the screen. PREPARATORY PRAYER O God, you have promised to dwell in true and upright hearts. Abide with us in your grace and mercy, and make us a dwelling worthy of you; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. PRELUDE: Lord Jesus, Think on Me Charles Wood WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS *CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS LBW pg. 56 *OPENING HYMN: Lord Jesus, Think on Me LBW 309 *KYRIE & HYMN OF PRAISE LBW pg. 57 *PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray. C: Lord God, mercifully receive the prayers of your people. Help us to see and understand the things we ought to do, and give us grace and power to do them; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE READINGS: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 CHILDREN S SERMON (Sunday Only) SERMON Pastor Ken Nelson *SERMON HYMN: O Christ, Our Hope (vss. 1-4) LBW 300 *APOSTLES CREED LBW pg. 65 2

3 *PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE *SHARING OF CHRIST S PEACE OFFERING: For the Fruit of All Creation Hal Hopson Sunday: Alleluia Choir *OFFERTORY: Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful LBW pg. 66 *OFFERTORY PRAYER LBW pg. 68 *GREAT THANKSGIVING LBW pg. 68 *HOLY, HOLY, HOLY LBW pg. 69 *WORDS OF INSTITUTION *THE LORD S PRAYER LBW pg. 71 LAMB OF GOD LBW pg. 72 COMMUNION: Aria Gordon Young *POST COMMUNION BLESSING LBW pg. 72 *POST COMMUNION CANTICLE LBW pg. 72 *BENEDICTION *CLOSING HYMN: Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways LBW 480 DISMISSAL POSTLUDE: Plein Jeu a la Couperin Gordon Young All music used in our worship services is used with permission: CCLI License # & Sundays and Seasons (Augsburg Fortress) License #

4 Notes on Worship Thank you for worshiping with us. Large print bulletins are available from an usher. The right half of the Sanctuary as you face the altar is equipped with a hearing loop system for use with hearing aides or upon request, a headset. Worship Books Though the entire service is projected on the screen, if you d like to refer to the music for a hymn, you will find our hymn books in the pew-back in front of you. Page numbers are in the front, Hymn numbers are the larger numbers on the top corners of the page. Communion All those who are baptized and believe that Christ is present in this meal are welcome to receive communion with us. When directed by an Usher, please come forward using the center aisle and kneel or stand at the altar rail. You will receive the bread then the wine. Grape juice & gluten free wafers are available upon request. Children who do not yet commune receive a blessing. Once you have been served, please return to your pew by the side aisles. If you are unable to come forward but wish to receive communion, let an Usher know and communion will be brought to you. Flowers for the Altar Thank you for your gracious gestures of assisting in beautifying the altar with flowers. The cost is $35. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex. Sunday Hospitality Treats Sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex to provide treats (donuts, bagels, etc.) for Sunday hospitality time following worship. You may bring the treats (3-4 dozen) or simply add a P behind your name and pay $30 to the church office and the treats will be purchased for you. Next Week s Lessons First Lesson: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Psalm 119:33-40 Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 3: Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48

5 Prayers of the People Healing, comfort & strength for: Barb Synder; Juanita Osowski; Angie Schatz; Lily Uhren; Roy Adelman; Bud Wilcox (uncle of Mark Trudell); Rae Wardell (sister of Chet Elliott); Judy Osowski (sister of Juanita Osowski); Scott Smith (Bob Smith s brother); Barb Dewey (mother of Sallie Schulz); Casey Clark (grandson of Judy Kestly); Amanda Clark Krause (daughter-in-law of Bill and Jane Krause); Darryl Olson (brother of Leah Morris); former Calvary organist, Bill Bravener; Rick Kebbekus (brother-in-law of Sallie Schulz); Julie Starich (Mary Ellen & Tom Thiede s son s mother-in-law) Serving in the Military: Nicole Wahlgren (daughter of Kevin and Cathy Wahlgren, serving in the Army National Guard); Zachery Becker (grandson of Reg & Sue Becker, serving in US Army); Samantha Bland (daughter of Kim Nyka); Kyle Pierce (son of Karen & Keith Pierce, serving in the US Army); Alex Olson (Air Force, grandchild of Ardath Olson); all military chaplains. For All Men and Women Serving: Police Officers, Firefighters, & First Responders. Serving in the mission field: Our NALC missionaries and missionaries everywhere, who take the Gospel of Christ Jesus to those who are perishing. As a general guideline, we place people on the weekly prayer list for two weeks but will keep them on longer as needed. Please keep us updated. See the Crossroads for our long-term and shut-in prayer lists. Please inform the church office of any births, illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths or any prayer requests, as well as changes in contact information or family status. 5

6 Mission & Outreach February Mission of the Month Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus This month we ask you to focus monetary gifts and prayers of blessings on our NALC partner in Ethiopia, Africa. We support the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY). "Evangelical" means "Lutheran" and "Mekane Yesus" means "dwelling place of Jesus." The growth of EECMY has been enormous since its constitution in Missionaries who ventured to serve there in 1960 have seen growth from 20,000 then to OVER 5 MILLION now. And we have been supporting this growth and can continue to support its outreach! Additional exciting statistics can be found at ( Please help the EECMY continue to spread the Gospel in Africa, sharing the Good News and carrying out the Great Commission. God chose us to be loaded with HIS blessings with the expectation, to whom much is given, much is to be expected. Way to go Calvary supporting the Great Commission through our NALC mission partner EECMY. Our monetary gifts in February support the growth of Christianity with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Use your weekly offering envelopes, white envelopes in the pew back or give online. Checks should be made out to Calvary Lutheran Church and note: February Mission of the Month. News & Opportunities Just Walk Across the Room Follow-Up Meeting All those who participated in the training program are asked to come to the Sanctuary on Sunday, February 12, at 10:30 a.m. to share input on how the training has affected you and your approach to others. 6

7 SALT Winter Break Party - Wednesday, February 15 Calling all Senior Adults Living Triumphantly through this ridiculous Wisconsin weather! Let s meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate LOVE - of Milwaukee, Wisconsin food, song, and stories. Sign up on the sheet on the Narthex window. Bring a friend along! February Souper Bowl Food Sunday Thank you to everyone who contributed to Calvary s Cupboard last month. The next Food Sunday is Souper Bowl Sunday, with collection on February 18-19, Any type of soup is acceptable. Other items of need at the Waukesha Food Pantry are rice, canned meats, fruits or vegetables, and cereals. If you prefer to make a monetary contribution, please mark your envelope or check with the notation Food Pantry. FIRM - Families in Real Ministry Family Tubing Fun Sunday, February 26 All are invited for an afternoon of tubing & fun at Sunburst Winter Sports Park in Kewaskum. We will meet at church at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and leave for the hills at noon and return approximately 4 p.m. See the glass doors of the Narthex for more information and to sign up. Congratulations Council Members! A special Thank You to Kevin Wahlgren, Mark Trudell and Carolyn Trotier for their outstanding service on the Council as their terms concluded at the Annual Meeting. At the meeting, Judy Kestly was elected to a three-year term on the Council. The 2017 Council members installed at the meeting are: Jim Kalupa John Lau RoJean Holler Andy Schatz John Foley Judy Kestly Dean Schmelzer Tom Thiede Erica Zipp President Vice President Secretary Treasurer 7

8 Board of Deacons Installed at Annual Meeting After several years of faithful service, we thank Karen Pierce, Keith Pierce, Lydia Trudell, Terry Trotier and Bill Clayton who concluded their terms on the Board of Deacons. The Board of Deacons for 2017 include new deacons Jeanette Kalupa and Mary Ellen Thiede in addition to continuing deacons Larry Bonier (Chairperson), Ernie Kretschmann, Carol Roe, Cindy Rooks, Sue Rowe (Secretary), Judy Sayas, and Mary Smith. FAT Tuesday Dinner Plan now to attend the FAT Tuesday Dinner on February 28 served by our youth. Watch for more information! Hearing Loop Installed An induction loop hearing system was installed on the right half of the Sanctuary as you face the altar. Individuals seated in this area with a hearing aide will benefit from this new technology. The hearing aide will either automatically utilize the T setting or can be manually switched to the T setting depending on the hearing aide technology. Also available are separate loop receiver headsets to use this technology if the hearing aide is not compatible or not utilized. A one-page handout on this technology is available from the greeters. Christian Education and Youth Adult & Youth Christian Education Christian Education resumes on Sunday, February 12th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for adult and Sunday School. There is no Confirmation or High School class due to the Middle School and High School Winter Retreat. Please note the In Depth Scripture Study led by Wayne Johnson will be on break for the next few weeks. All adults are welcome to join Jim Harrison s Study: Tackling Today s Topics. 8

9 Middle & High School Winter Retreat Safe travels to our youth and chaperones attending the Winter Retreat at Lutherdale this weekend. Pastor s Bible Study We will meet on Wednesday, February 15, at noon. Bring your Bibles! 3rd-5th Grade Youth Group Plan to attend our next gathering on Sunday, February 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a friend! Summer Camp Calvary has selected the week of June to attend Lutherdale Summer Camp. It s Sports Week at camp! Sign up as early as you can to receive the best rate! 1. Sign up here: 2. Pay your deposit to Lutherdale. Total cost to Calvary Families BEFORE March 1 will be $250 for a full-week, $125 for a halfweek. Calvary will pick up the rest! 3. PastorDawn@CalvaryLC.com and let her know your student is registered. Upcoming Events February 12, 10:30a February 15, 1:30p February February 26, 11:30a February 28 February 28 April 1, 6p Just Walk Across the Room Meeting SALT Winter Break Party Souper Bowl Food Sunday Family Tubing Fun! Fat Tuesday Dinner Sign up for Summer Camp for best pricing Spring Fling Luau 9

10 Attendance & Offering Attendance at worship last weekend: Sat: 34 Sun: 126 Received in February to date: General Fund $ 6, Mission of Month $ Building Fund $ Contact Information Pastor: Ken Nelson pastorken@calvarylc.com Cell: (701) Director of Music Ministry: Gene Traas music@calvarylc.com Office Manager: Holly Novotny holly@calvarylc.com Financial Secretary: Kris Molitor kris@calvarylc.com Communication Coordinator: Cindy Rooks communications@calvarylc.com Hospitality Coordinator: Mary Baumgartner Pastor-in-residence: Pastor Jack Trethewey Congregation Council council@calvarylc.com Deacon deacons@calvarylc.com All staff can be reached by calling the Church Office at

11 This Week at Calvary Monday, February 13, 2017 Serenity Inn Meal Program 1:00p Women s Book Group 7:00p Breathe Bible Study 7:00p Christian Clowns Tuesday, February 14, :30a Staff Meeting 10:30a Breathe Bible Study 1:00p Breathe Bible Study 6:00p Celebration Ringers 7:00p Deacon Meeting 7:00p Families Anon 7:30p Non Smoking AA Wednesday, February 15, :00a Men s Breakfast 12:00p Pastor s Bible Study 1:30p S.A.L.T. Winter Break Party 6:30p Evangelism Committee 7:00p Alleluia Choir Thursday, February 16, :00a Quilters 6:30p DivorceCare Friday, February 17, :00p Al Anon Saturday, February 18, 2017 Souper Bowl Food Saturday 5:00p Worship Sunday, February 19, 2017 Souper Bowl Food Sunday 9:00a Worship 10:15a Cherub Choir 10:20a Contemporary Musicians 10:30a Adult and Sunday School Christian Education 11:30a Grades 3-5 Youth Group 11 Office Hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m. noon

12 This Weekend at Calvary Saturday, February 11, :00p Worship Sunday, February 12, :00a Worship 10:15a Cherub Choir 10:20a Contemporary Musicians 10:30a Adult & Sunday School Christian Education 10:30a Church Life Committee 11:00a MS & HS Winter Retreat Return Serving at Worship Presiding Minister: Pastor Ken Nelson Organist: Gene Traas Assisting Minister: Kevin Wahlgren Lector: Cathy Wahlgren Acolytes: Emily Berger Altar Guild: Chuck & Norene Giuliani Children s Sermon: Tina Baumgartner Deacons: Saturday - Cindy Rooks Sunday - Karen Pierce, Terry Trotier, Judy Sayas Greeters: Saturday - Ray & Jan Chesner, Mark & Lydia Trudell Sunday - Jon & Megan Sayas, Ruth Young, Janet Zastrow PowerPoint Tech: Saturday - Lydia Trudell Sunday - Grace Gunnlaugsson Ushers: Tom & Mary Ellen Thiede, Ed Ramthun, Jr., Michael Anderson Hospitality: Judy Kestly Flowers: The Lukasik Family in memory of Geraldine Lukasik 12