All Saints Lutheran Church MAY 15, 2018 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Voices 2 News & Notes 3 In Thanksgiving 4 To Volunteer Know Opportunities 65 In To the Know Community 76 Save In the the Community Date! 87 Save the Date! 8 Special points of interest: Meet our newly elected bishop Meet Pastor Gabriel, Santa Maria A note from Melanie Wulfekuhle Clean Up Day! Vacation Bible School 2018 Pack the Back! Steeple to Steeple Save the Date M E E T O U R BISHOP-ELECT, R E V. VIVIANE E. THOMAS-BREITFELD T he Rev. Viviane Thomas- Breitfeld, Beloit, Wis., was elected May 6 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Thomas- Breitfeld is the second female of African descent to be elected bishop in the ELCA. The election was held during the Synod Assembly May 5-6 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Thomas-Breitfeld was elected on the fifth ballot with 224 votes to 150 votes for the Rev. Steven Kottke, assistant to the bishop of the South- Central Synod of Wisconsin. The bishop-elect most recently served as interim pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Beloit. She served as pastor of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Brookfield, Wis., from 2010 to 2013. Thomas-Breitfeld earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., in 1974 and she received her Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago in 1979. The Rev. Mary Stumme Froiland, current bishop of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin, has served as bishop since 2013. Thomas-Breitfeld will be installed on Aug. 18 at First Lutheran Church in Janesville, Wis. For biographical information about the bishop, please visit: http://scsw-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/thomas- BreitfeldBio.pdf Reprinted from the Wisconsin State Journal.
Voices... I N T R O D U C I N G P A S T O R GABRIEL, SANT A M A R I A Who is Pastor Gabriel A. Marcano? I was born in the Maiquetia, Vargas in Venezuela on September 14. I am the only child of Jose Francisco Marcano and Maritza Aguiar. I began studying in the Seminary Mayor San Jose at the age of 16. At the age of 19, I made the decision to abandon the seminary and decided to go to the city of Caracas in search for a new horizon. With time, I came to know the Anglican Church, where I continued my theological studies, my vocation, and was called to serve at the Iglesia de Cristo. In 2011 I graduated as a professor of Spanish, Literature and Latin at the Pedagogico de caracas and philosophy the following year at the Catholic University Santa Rosa. I was ordained a deacon in 2010 and a pastor in 2011. After being ordained pastor, I was Vicar in the Cathedral of Santa Maria for three years. Using the gifts and talents that God gave me, I dedicated part of my time and studies to deepening the restoration, golden and sacred art of the church. In the same way, I stretched my career as a teacher up to the second level at High School Santa Tomas de Villa Nuevo and Catholic University of Santa Rosa. In 2013 I began the process of incarnation in the Greater Milwaukee ELCA Synod. I began my practice at Emaus ELCA. In 2016 I became pastor of Emaus, where I have many good memories. On November 14, 2017, my Venezuelan mother died. Her loss filled me with a deep sadness with which I resigned as pastor of Emaus. I replant myself with a new beginning of life and career. Like the popular phrase, What comes from the cure goes to the church, God had a new plan and mission destined for me. He knows what He s doing and He won t ask us to carry more than we can. Thank you, God, for placing in my care the Church of Saints and Saint Joseph. Thank you for sharing this path with me. ~ Pastor Gabriel Marcano F R O M MELANIE WULFEKUHLE, NEW SONG DIRECTOR All Saints Lutheran Church was one of my very first introductions to Madison when I moved to the area two years ago. This Iowan was received with nothing but the warmest of welcomes and the kindest of hearts. Ever since, I have been blessed with your faith, your voices, your prayers, and your compassion for others. Know that my decision to move on from All Saints at such a time of transition has not come without much prayer and consideration. I know God will continue to show us all the best path forward to do His work in this world. Thank you to Jen Barakat, who has been a guiding light from Day One of my time in this place. Thank you also to Pastor Rich and Pastor Naomi for their leadership, kindness, and passion for music. Thank you to Yana, Nancy, and Kristin for always answering the call for help with their musical expertise. Most importantly, THANK YOU to the New Song musicians who give freely of their time and energy to lead worship every week. Roxie, Roger, Camille, Mikhail, Darren, Jeff, and Caleb: your talents are a blessing, and I hope you will continue in your faithful ministry. Thank you all for the blessing it has been to share in worship with you each week. I hope that God will continue to bless All Saints in its mission to know, follow, and share Jesus. Sincerely, Melanie Wulfekuhle O U T R E AC H SURV E Y RESULT S Over the last three weeks, outreach surveys have been distributed during each service. This survey allowed our congregation the opportunity to share what ministries are important to them. With this information, we aspire to better focus our attention on those ministries that define All Saints. Out of the nineteen listed programs, top ministries are St. Mark s Food Pantry and the Good Neighbor Personal Essential Pantry. During the month of May, we are collecting food for St. Mark s during the Pack the Back campaign. Please visit page 7 for more information. Thank you for supporting our surrounding community!
All Saints News & Notes... I N O U R P R AY E R S Prayers of healing for those in need spiritually, emotionally and physically. We pray for Bill, Daron, Eric, Hans, Jackie, Paul, Ron and Sally. Give them the hope and courage they need each day. Comfort and strengthen them. Thank you to voting members Karin Hanson and Steve Timm and youth member Nicholas Quartaro as well as Pastor Naomi Garber for attending the Synod Assembly May 5-6. The synod council elections and the bishop election were the focus of this year s meeting. Election results as well as video clips are available on the synod website (www.scsw-elca.org). Blessings on the Good Neighbor Personal Essentials Pantry (GNPEP) and the volunteers and guests that are served each Friday and the third Thursday of the month at Arbor Covenant Church Thanks to the volunteers that served the Friday meal at St. Mark s on April 6th. Blessings on the food pantry and all the individuals who contribute with donations and time to support this ministry. We pray to be an inviting and welcoming place at worship and other ministries, where guests can meet new friends and know, follow and share Christ. T H I N G S T O K N O W Newsletter articles are typically due the first Monday of the month to Heather in the church office at office@allsaints-madison.org. The June date is Monday, June 4th. Items are subject to editing due to space availability. If you would prefer to receive your newsletter electronically through email rather than through mail, please send your email address to: office@allsaints-madison.org. Like us on Facebook! This is a great way to see event photos and sign up for upcoming activities. Congregation Council Meeting Approved Minutes copies are available outside the church office. If you wish to receive meeting notes via email, please contact the church office. For a calendar of church events, please visit: www.allsaints-madison.org. Want to know what s happening in our synod in South-Central Wisconsin? Contact Communications & Event Manager, Deacon Vicki Hanrahan at vickih@scsw-elca.org to have the weekly What Matters newsletter delivered via email. A D U LT D I S C U S S I O N : A. D. A.D. meets on Sunday mornings in Fellowship Hall from 9:45-10:30 a.m. between first and second service. All are welcome! Upcoming events include: May 20: Confirmation Sunday & Classic Car Show May 27: Fellowship June 3: Fellowship June 10: First Communion Sunday
In Thanksgiving... J O I N T SERV I C E W I T H SANT A M A R I A On Sunday, April 29 th, the congregations of Parroquia Santa Maria and All Saints Lutheran Church celebrated the two year anniversary of Santa Maria s partnership in ministry with All Saints. Included in this special occasion came the welcome and installation of their new leader, Pastor Gabriel Marcano, presided by Rev. Joy Mortenson -Wiebe, Interim Director of Evangelical Mission for the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin. Both congregations enjoyed worshipping together in verse and song and continued the celebration by enjoying a delicious potluck meal together. May our congregations continue sharing the blessings of this place together for many years to come. T H A N K YO U, SUNDAY SCHOOL TEAC H E R S! We are wrapping up another outstanding Sunday School year! Our program wouldn t be successful without the love and dedication of our teachers as well as the children and their families who are committed in their desire to hear, share and grow in God s word with their peers each week. We hope adults and kids alike were able to grow their relationship with Jesus and thank them for their contribution to our Sunday School. This year s teachers are: Jennifer Anderson, Mike Barakat, Holly Barnish, Logan Boese, Gary Kriesel, Jim Luedtke, Leigh Luedtke, Sonja Markiewicz, Nicole Otterson, Heather Quartaro, Kirsten Scott, Renae Sieling, Ben Schoohs, Deanna Simonson, Doug Stampfli, Heather Vitale and Beth Zerbe. Thank you for your commitment to our youth and the All Saints community! T H A N K YO U T O THE CONGREGAT I O N! Thank you for your prayers and financial giving to and through All Saints. The March 2018 Treasurer s Report: Contributions- General Fund Contributions- Building Fund March March 2017 YTD 2018 YTD 2017 2018 $16,581.00 $16,371.52 $30,183.17 $41,953.49 $3,353.00 $5,969.00 $6,509.00 $15,571.00 Total Income $27,567.39 $30,199.12 $52,049.61 $73,776.33 Total Expense $34,440.74 $31,933.08 $69,222.66 $60,858.95 Variance ($6,873.35) ($1,733.96) ($17,173.05) $12,917.38 The mortgage balance as of March 31, 2018 is $890,569.
Volunteer Opportunities... A L L S A I N T S S P R I N G C L E A N U P D AY! Saturday, May 19th 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Rain date: June 2nd All Saints Property Team is sponsoring the Spring Clean-Up Day to spruce-up the church property. They invite you to join them in Trimming Pruning Washing windows Planting flowers Picking up debris on church property Organizing Sunday School classrooms Jobs for All Ages All Are Welcome to Come and Help! Bring Your Tools & Work Gloves! V A C A T I O N B I B L E S C H O O L All Saints Vacation Bible School has provided a lively, engaging and joyous opportunity for our elementary school aged children. Over three days the kids will venture onto an uncharted island where they will survive and thrive as well as learn about Jesus through music, games, videos and snacks. Vacation Bible School is open to members of All Saints as well as the surrounding community. Invite a friend! Online registration is now open! Visit https://vbspro.events/p/events/vbs2018-aslc to register today! Attendees: Children ages kindergarten 5 th grade in Fall 18 Volunteers: Adults and any child entering 6 th grade or higher in Fall 18 Tuesday through Thursday, June 12-14 from 5:30-8:00 pm. Check in at 5:15 pm. Volunteers arrive at 5:00 pm Cost: $10/family, optional music CD $8 With this goal comes the need for lots of volunteers. Many hands make light work! Currently, we are looking for Crew Leaders as well as someone to lead the craft activity and someone to assist them. This makes a perfect fit for a parent/child team or two friends who love making crafts and working with energetic kiddos. We also need help with decorating two of the classrooms for that perfect Shipwrecked feel! For questions, please contact VBS co-coordinators Ashley Goodman (apgoodman2413@gmail.com) or Jen Barakat (jennifer.l.barakat@gmail.com). S U M M E R V O L U N T E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S Aside from assisting on Service Teams, we could use a few more volunteers to help run projection during services, especially at the second service (10:00 am). If being outside is your thing, summertime always brings a host of outdoor opportunities for sprucing up the church property. Simple tasks like weeding the rock beds in the parking lot, weeding/ mulching the flower beds running along the main entrance, and washing outside windows all make a tremendous differences in the appearance of our property. By giving an hour of your time here and there per week, you will be delighted in the results!
To Know... C O N F I R M A T I O N S U N DAY, M AY 2 0 T H On Sunday, May 20th, 2nd year confirmation students will reaffirm their faith before the congregation at the New Song service. This service marks the end of the confirmation group, but the beginning of their journey in how they know, follow and share their faith. A picture of the group will be taken before the service. Please join us in welcoming the following students as members of our congregation: Benjamin Allen, Ingrid Malin, Elisabeth Queoff, Cole Shebesta, Morgen Shebesta and Will Simonson. Congratulations, Confirmands! S U M M E R W O R S H I P T I M E S B E G I N J U N E 3 R D Beginning Sunday, June 3rd, worship times will be changing for the duration of the summer season. Classic service will continue to be at 8:30 a.m. New Song will begin at 10:00 a.m. You are invited for coffee and fellowship each week outside the sanctuary from 9:30-9:55 a.m. Our normal worship schedule will resume on kickoff Sunday, September 9th. We will have one combined service (9:00 a.m.) each month on the following dates: July 1, August 5 and September 2. Combining both services into one allows our membership the opportunity to worship as a congregation! C H U R C H O F F I C E H O U R S B E G I N J U N E 1 1 T H Please note: Summer office hours begin Monday, June 11th. The office will be open Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15 a.m.-noon. C O M M U N I T Y A P P R E C I A T I O N D AY, J U N E 3 R D Please join us for Community Appreciation Day! On June 3rd, we will acknowledge the many hands that are required to keep our church running and support our mission to know, follow and share Jesus. Whether it s dutifully attending service or teaching Sunday School, we appreciate you! 1 S T C O M M U N I O N F O R 4 T H G R A D E R S, J U N E 1 0 T H All Saints invites fourth graders to a class led by Pastor Naomi on preparing for First Communion on Sunday, June 3rd. Class will begin outside the sanctuary beginning at 9:15 am. Parents are welcome to attend. 4th graders will receive their first communion at the first or second service on June 10th. A N N UA L M A L L A R D S G A M E A N D P O T L U C K Fun for the entire family! Please join us for the annual All Saints Mallards game and tailgate Sunday, July 15th when the Mallards take on the Wisconsin Woodchucks. Game time is 1:05 p.m. with the tailgate beginning at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $13 each ($10 seats for ages 5 and younger). Brats, hamburgers and hotdogs will be included with your ticket. Please bring your own beverages and a dish to pass. For more information, please contact: Ben or Tracy Schoohs at: 441-9728 or email: btschoohs@gmail.com.
In the Community... R E V E N G E OF PAC K T H E BAC K C A M PA I G N Weeeee re baaaaack! Some of you might remember when we did this the last time and we d like to challenge YOU for a sec- ond time! Our congregation collects food for St. Mark s food pantry that is delivered twice a month. Summer will be here soon (eventually if mother nature cooperates!) and school will be out, which means more mouths to feed for many families in the community that depend on school funded programs to provide breakfast and lunch during the school months. For the month of May, we are having a Revenge of Pack the Back to assist those in need. The goal is to pack the back of our truck by placing your donations in the normal designated spot and we ll keep a compilation so that the congregation can see the progress we are making. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dawn at 608-225-4249 or dpodach@hotmail.com. Thank you in advance! ~ Matt & Dawn Gramse Items that St. Mark s is currently requesting (per website): Canned tuna SpaghettiOs or other canned pasta Noodles Pasta sauce Cereal bars Peanut butter, jelly Additional items for thought: Canned tomatoes, fruit, beans, etc. Mac and Cheese Rice Hamburger helper, boxed dinners Meals in a can (soup, stew) Cooking mixes (cookies, brownies, etc) Cereal S T E E P L E T O STEEPLE Let s ride to help bring daily bread for all of God s people. Rev. Mary Froiland, Bishop, South-Central Synod of Wisconsin The South Central Southwest Synod of WI is sponsoring a Steeple to Steeple Bike Ride for Hunger on Saturday, June 9, to raise money for ELCA world hunger. This event starts and ends at All Saints and offers a morning of biking through areas of southeastern Dane and northern Rock Counties with stops at St. James Lutheran, Verona, St. John s Lutheran, Oregon, Christ Lutheran, Stoughton and Cooksville Lutheran. Three separate start times and routes will be offered for the ride: 6:30 a.m. Registration Opens 7:00 a.m. 100 KM Metric Century 8:00 a.m. 30 Miles Ride 9:00 a.m. Family Ride (~15 miles) Visit www.steepleride.com for more information regarding this unique event. Registration is now open! For questions about the ride email: steeple2steeple@yahoo.com. To learn more about ways to help at All Saints host site, contact Jennifer Barakat, JenBarakat@allsaints-madison.org.
All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Road Fitchburg, WI 53711-6410 (608)276-PRAY E-mail: allsaints@allsaintsmadison.org Non-Profit Or- ganization U.S. Postage PAID Madison, WI Permit #559 Published Monthly Issue No. 383 Save These Dates! May 19: Spring Clean-Up Day May 19: Youth Education & Career Summit May 20: Confirmation Sunday & Classic Car Show Last day of Sunday School June 2: June 3: VBS volunteer training 9:30-11:30 a.m. Summer worship times begin Community Appreciation Day! June 12-14: Vacation Bible School July 15: All Saints Mallard game All Saints Mallards Game (first pitch 4:05 p.m.) and Potluck Picnic (1:00 p.m.) Contact:: Tracy Schoohs Church Staff Interim Pastor..Pastor Naomi Garber Congregational Council President...Jeff Cherwinka Phone: 770-6388; E-mail: jcherwinka@psl.wisc.edu Ministry Coordinator Jennifer Barakat (Office Hours: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon-Thurs) Ph: 276-7729; E-mail: jenbarakat@allsaints-madison.org Congregational Care & Visitation.Gary Kriesel Phone: 608-770-7547; Email: treeman77@ameritech.net Adult Choir, Joyful Noise, and Handbell Choir Director. Nancy Pokorney, Phone: 827-6426 Accompanists. Yana Avedyan-Lead Pianist, Nancy Pokorney and Kristin Warner Sunday School...Heather Quartaro and Jen Barakat E-mail: hkquartaro@gmail.com Church Secretary. Heather Quartaro (Secretarial Hours: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon-Thurs) Phone: 276-7729; E-mail: office@allsaints-madison.org Childcare Staff Person...Chris Carollo-Zeuner (Sundays, 8:30-11:45 a.m.) Custodian........Steve Timm For a calendar of All Saints activities, go to: www.allsaints-madison.org