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Nov./Dec. 2008

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“With unveiled faces”District Conventionset for June 7-9, 2009

Edgerton victims lose home to floodThis past June, after the

floods took their toll on the Mid-west, the South Wisconsin Dis-trict put out a call forcontributions to help four con-gregations that suffered severedamage. Almost $16,000 in giftswas collected, plus an additionalgift of $7,000 was received fromThrivent Financial making it pos-sible to distribute about $23,000proportionately to Zion, La Valle;

St. Peter, Reedsburg; Bethlehem,Wales and St. John, Sullivan.

One family’s plight wasonly recently learned of: TrishaKlug, her daughter Samanthaand son Timmy had one nightand one day to remove what-ever they could from their smallhome located in the Mallwoodarea of Edgerton, Wisconsin. Thewater was ankle deep when theystarted and rose to Klug’s kneesbefore they evacuated by boat onFriday, June 13.

With no basement otherthan a three-foot crawl space,the water filled the entire homewith 11 inches of standing wa-ter. The house and all the roomsstood in water for eight weeks.After the flood waters receded,mold took over and spread overfour feet high throughout the

entire house. Theylost most of theirbedding, towels,clothes, furniture,kitchen appliancesand all kitchen sup-plies. “You have noidea how manythings you use orhave that need tobe replaced,” Klugsaid.

A member ofSt. John, Edgerton, she’s also asingle mom. Life was toughenough for this family of threebefore the June floods hit. Klugis the manager of Great Clipsin Monona and works a variedshift throughout the week.Samantha is a 6th grader andTimmy is in third grade in theEdgerton public schools. They

struggle to make ends meet, buttheir faith is nourished by wor-ship, Sunday school, VBS, a lov-ing grandmother and a caringcongregation.

Gwen Schultz, family andyouth coordinator at St. John’ssaid, “This family is the last fam-

Timmy, Trisha and Samantha Klug

The Klugs’ Edgerton home must be demolishedafter severe flooding and mold growth.

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The 52nd convention of theSouth Wisconsin District—LCMSwill be held June 7-9, 2009, atConcordia University Wisconsin,Mequon. The theme, “With un-veiled faces,” is based on 2Corinthians 3:18.

The committee on con-vention nominations-District(CCN) has begun their work tosolicit nominations for the of-fices of District president, re-gional vice-presidents andcircuit counselors. The commit-tee also requests recommen-dations for other positions tobe elected at the conventionand makes nominations.They gather the consent ofand background informationfrom prospective candidatesand create a slate of candi-dates.

“Are you still collectingBibles and devotional materialfor the prison ministry?” TheDistrict office receives calls ask-ing this kind of question at leastonce a week lately. The answeris, “Yes, we certainly are!”

Recently the District be-came unable to fund the prisonministry at the House of Cor-rection (HOC) in Franklin on afull time basis. It is difficult tomake decisions about where tocut mission budgets in times

A new prison ministry plan unfolds atMilwaukee County’s House of Correction

like these, but God expects usto use good stewardship ofthe gifts he has given us. Atthe same time, we have main-tained a valuable presence atthe HOC since 1904. Neitherwe nor the HOC wanted to seethis crosscultural mission fieldlose our Lutheran presence inan institution where our helpis so greatly needed and ap-preciated.

But by the grace of Godanother option has presented

itself. During the month of Sep-tember, representatives fromthe Wisconsin EvangelicalLutheran Synod (WELS) andthe LCMS-SWD met severaltimes to discuss the ministrieseach synod carries out at theHOC. It was soon determinedthat the separate ministries con-ducted by the two synods canmaintain a chaplaincy presenceat the facility for about eight


A call for nominations wasmailed at the end of October.The CCN is dependent uponyour help to secure qualified,committed individuals to servein the various offices and posi-tions of our District. Nomina-tions for president, vicepresidents and circuit counse-lors must be made by congre-gational action (in accordancewith your congregation’s con-stitution). For other positions,any church worker or memberof a District congregation cansubmit a recommendation us-ing the appropriate recom-mendation form.

Instructions and forms areavailable online at swd.lcms.org/convention. If hard copies areneeded, please contact KarenHauser at (800) 793-3678.

OverturesMemorials (overtures) may

be submitted by a member con-gregation, the board of directorsor official board or commissionof the District, or an official con-ference of ordained and/orcommissioned ministers. Over-tures must be signed by the pas-tor, president, and secretary ofthe congregation and received

by the secretary of the Districtby March 13, 2009. Please alsoe-mail an electronic copy [email protected]. Late sub-missions will be judged by thepresident, vice presidents andsecretary and may be referredto a floor committee at their dis-cretion.

Important 2009 dates

FEBRUARY 6Circuit counselor nominations

and recommendations forpositions other than president

and vice president due

MARCH 6Deadline for president andvice president nominations

MARCH 13Reports and overtures due

MARCH 25Deadline for assessments,

delegate registrations and laydelegate accreditation

Congregations are encour-aged to submit delegate names


2 South Wisconsin News November/December 2008

Writing this article now in themiddle of October for the South Wis-consin News that will be printed forThanksgiving and Christmas is a bitchallenging, especially in view of all

that is taking place in our world.• By the time that you read this all the political ads will be off

the air. There’s one on the television right now. By early Novem-ber a new president will be elected, and we all will know who it is.

• The next several weeks will also be important for the economy.The last twelve days the stock market has dropped like a rock. Fearand anxiety are all too familiar companions as we consider how thefinancial meltdown has affected our various investments.

• Institutions and corporations that we had grown to de-pend on no longer exist. More may join their ranks in the nextseveral weeks.

Among the things that we can depend on are the two holi-days that await us in November and December. Come Nov. 27we will give thanks. Come Dec. 25 we will celebrate Christmas.

Perhaps this year Thanksgiving will perhaps mean a little bitmore than it did in years past. Perhaps this year we will be a littlemore thankful for the blessings which our God has given us.Regardless of what the future might hold we have reason to givethanks. Think of what Job endured. Think of what Job lost. Jobsays in the first chapter of his book: “Naked I came from mymother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and theLORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised”(Job 1:21).

I know that I have much for which to be thankful. As I servethe congregations and people of God in South Wisconsin, I con-tinually remember the words of St. Paul to the Philippians, “Ithank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers forall of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership inthe gospel from the first day until now” (1:3-4). I thank you forthe honor of allowing me to serve in this office as your president.

Perhaps this year Christmas will be a little more a celebrationabout what it really is about:—the birth of our Savior. Perhaps thisyear Christmas can be about the greatest present that the worldever received. Remember the words of the angels to the shepherds,“Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joywhich will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the cityof David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:10-11).

That Christmas present takes us to our identity. Jesus came sothat we might be the people of God, forgiven and serving. YetJesus didn’t just come for us. St. Paul tells the Corinthians that ourLord Jesus “He died for all that those who live should no longerlive for themselves but for him who died for them and was raisedagain” (2 Corinthians 5:15).

So while we don’t know what will happen in the weeks andmonths ahead, we know the important things. We have a Godwho continually gives us reason to give thanks for his great giftsto us. We have a God who gave his own dear Son so that wemight be forgiven and so that we might live our lives to his glory—so that all might know him as Lord and Savior.

Many blessings! Much peace! May God make our witness bold!

PASTORS WHO ARE CONSIDERING CALLS:Charles Brandt —Trinity, Toledo, OH to Bethlehem, Sun PrairieCharles Brandt —Trinity, Toledo, OH to Hope, Fond du LacBradley Hubbard — Weston, WI to Mt. Calvary, JanesvilleDavid Jensen — St. John, Spokane, WA to Our Savior, BarabooJeffery Schubert — District & Congregational Services, St. Louis,

MO to Divine Redeemer, Hartland

PASTORS WHO HAVE ACCEPTED CALLS:Robert Butler — Bethlehem, Lewiston, MI to Zion and St. Paul, LaValleMark Meier — St. Peter, Muscoda/Christ, Highland to Emmaus, Poy SippiDavid Paape — Immanuel, Sheboygan to St. Paul, Brown Deer

PASTORS WHO HAVE DECLINED CALLS:Todd Peperkorn — Messiah, Kenosha to Immanuel, Alexandria, VARandy Raasch — First Immanuel, Cedarburg to Michigan District staffPeter Schmidt — Beautiful Savior, Waukesha to Mt. Olive, Madison

PASTORS RESIGNING THEIR CONGREGATIONAlan Klatt, Divine Redeemer (assoc.), HartlandEd Iverson, Zion/St. Paul, La Valle

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CALLS & V A C A N C I E SCONGREGATIONS CALLING PASTORS:Baraboo — Our SaviorCedarburg — First Immanuel

(assoc.)Fond du Lac — Hope (eval.)Hartland — Divine Redeemer

(senior)Janesville — Mt. Calvary (eval.)

Madison — Mt. OliveMilwaukee — Chapel of the Cross

(eval.)Muscoda/Highland — St. Peter/Christ

(eval.)Plymouth — St. John (eval.)Sun Prairie — Bethlehem

South Wisconsin DistrictSouth Wisconsin DistrictSouth Wisconsin DistrictSouth Wisconsin DistrictSouth Wisconsin Districtfinancial snapshotfinancial snapshotfinancial snapshotfinancial snapshotfinancial snapshotFor the eight months ending September 30, 2008

9/30/08 9/30/07Revenue $1,915,977 $1,906,640Expenses 2,061,995 1,973,074Loss -146,018 -66,434

9/30/08 9/30/07Congregational support $1,545,669 $1,515,836Increase in income 29,833

Rev. John C. Wille

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Knowing what’simportant inuncertain times

Harleyriderswelcomed

Tens of thousands ofHarley-Davidson motorcycleriders roared into Milwaukeethe last week in August for thecompany’s 105th anniversaryand reunion. Their first eventwas an open-air rock-music fes-tival Wednesday in front of thecompany’s headquarters – justaround the corner from HopeLutheran Church at 35th andHighland. The city blocked offHighland Boulevard in front ofthe church to provide motor-cycle parking for the thousandsof attendees who arrived for theconcert and food.

Given the noise and dis-traction of motorcycles androck music, it didn’t seem wiseto try to hold Hopes' usualWednesday night worship ser-vice. Instead Rev. MicahWildauer cancelled the serviceand sent the regular church at-tendees out into the crowds towelcome and evangelize thevisitors. A dozen church mem-bers distributed more than1,000 flyers that welcomed theHarley riders “to our corner ofthe city” and invited them tocome back Sunday for Hope'sworship service. In addition,many passersby stopped to chatwith Wildauer as he and his wifesat outside on the church steps.

Some of the Hope mem-bers had never done streetevangelism before. They re-ported that they were nervousbut really enjoyed the experi-ence. The “bikers” were politeand many accepted the evan-gelism flyers. As it turned out,none of the riders showed upat Hope for the 9 a.m. servicethe following Sunday, al-though Wildauer was ready todo a bike blessing if requested.But many Gospel seeds wereplanted and Hope continued itsmission as a very noticeable partof the neighborhood.

For detailed information, go to swd.lcms.organd click on Ministry areas > Business office

NOTE: 2009 mission and ministry intent forms havebeen mailed to congregation treasurers. Please returnthe form to the business office as soon as possible. It isused for budgetary purposes for the District.

Since 1993, A Place of Ref-uge Ministries (APOR) has beenserving women facing crisispregnancy and their familieswith one to one support fromcaring LCMS volunteers. In 1997,the need for shelter for thesewomen and their children be-came so great that an eight bed-room shelter was purchased andRefuge House was born.

Like the stable that housedMary and her unborn Child onthat Christmas Eve so long ago,Refuge House provides warmth,

A Place of Refuge Ministries Christmas appeal

“More than a stable”safety and protection from theelements at a time in a woman’slife when it is needed the most.But Refuge House is so much“more than a stable.” RefugeHouse allows residents to activelyparticipate in programs offeringopportunities for continual physi-cal, emotional and spiritualgrowth, creating a positive foun-dation for responsible living anddecision making. Most of all, Ref-uge House provides an oppor-tunity to introduce women andtheir children to the Christ of thatstable and the life changing, soulsaving grace his death on thecross brings to them.

While the stable in Bethle-hem was only a temporary shel-ter, Refuge House must continue

to be a safe haven for womenand children. The Refuge Houseroof needed significant struc-tural repairs this year, incurring$11,000 in debt. The goal of thisyear’s Christmas appeal is toerase that debt, ensuring fundsdonated next year can continueto directly support both themoms and children at RefugeHouse and those assisted byAPOR advocates.

If you would like to contrib-ute to the “More Than a Stable”campaign, gifts may be sent toA Place of Refuge Ministries, P.O.Box 240695, Milwaukee, WI53224 or contributions can bemade online at aporonline.org.If you would like more informa-tion, please call (414) 438-2767.

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Pilgrim, Wauwatosa, holds firstever Lutheran ethnic folk fairBy David Brandt, Pilgrim, Wauwatosa

On Sept. 27, 2008, the firstethnic Lutheran folk fair was heldat Pilgrim’s fellowship hall inWauwatosa. It was a rare andunique treat and will most cer-tainly be repeated again nextyear. This year’s folk fair empha-sized the “Community in Christ,”bringing together cultures fromHmong and Hispanic communi-ties, French-speaking and English-speaking African immigrants,and Chinese and GermanLutheran immigrants, most ofwhom were adorned in their tra-ditional form of dress.

The Hmong, Hispanic and Af-rican immigrant groups each madehour-long presentations, featuringmusic and videos. A Mariachi mu-sical group called Trio Alma Latinamatched toe-tapping tunes withthose of the French-speaking Afri-can immigrant musical groupknown as Iglesea Sion FrenchChoir. Both groups feature Gospeland praise songs in their respectivelanguages.

No one went home hungry!The ethnic foods available for tast-ing were delicious to say theleast—Hmong egg rolls, Chinese

spring rolls, Germankuchens and strudels,African plantains,mikate and samusa,and Mexican tacos,nachos and enchiladas(the chicken enchiladaswere hot, but they werevery good).

The fair was fairlywell attended (pun in-tended). LWML's Zone#4, meeting that morn-ing at Pilgrim for a zone

rally, provided instant atten-dance. Proceeds from the event,enhanced by matching moneyfrom Thrivent Financial for Luth-erans, will benefit ethnic ministriessponsored by the South Wiscon-sin District. Additional specialtyministries and short-term churchmission groups will be invited totake part in future folk fairs. If in-terested in participating next year,contact Peg Raabe at the SWD of-fice, (414-464-8100) or host pastor,Rev. Paul Peckman of Pilgrim (414-476-0735).

Leaders from the South Wis-consin ethnic groups who helpedplan the fair included Rev. ChrisIkanih (English-speaking Africanimmigrants), Deacon Gui Kasongo(French-speaking African immi-grants), Rev. Yia Vang (Hmong),Rev. Pedro Lopez (Hispanic),along with Rev. Paul Peckman (Pil-grim), Rev. Vic Fisher (Gospel, Mil-waukee), Rev. Dan McMiller andJim Farrelly of the SWD office,Dennis Harmon (Crossing Over),plus many volunteers from thehost congregation and elsewhere.

On the evening of Tuesday,Sept. 23, 2008, a unique out-reach presentation, “Marriage IsLike Dancing," was given on thecampus of the University of Wis-consin—Milwaukee by Dr. Rich-ard Eyer and his wife, Susan.They began and ended their talkwith demonstrations of ball-room dancing in, appropriately,UWM’s ballroom. The audiencewas treated to a fine display ofskillful dancing, aspects of whichEyer related to God’s beautifulgift of marriage.

Eyer’s talk lovingly expressedthe God-given substance of mar-riage that living together cannotgive. He also spoke in-depthabout what it means for the hus-band to lead and the wife to fol-low—relating biblical truths toparallels of a couple’s move-ment in dance. As in dancing,husbands act as the frame of apicture displaying the thing ofbeauty—the wife. As Christ for-gives his Bride, the Church, Eyeremphasized that ongoing for-giveness between husband and

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Several copies of Eyer’s book,“Marriage Is Like Dancing” (CPH,2007), were given as door prizes. Agood number of those in atten-dance stayed another 45 minutesfor swing dance lessons providedby the Fred Astaire Dance Studio.

The funding for this eventwas cosponsored by LutheranChurch Extension Fund, LutherMemorial Chapel and UniversityStudent Center, and LutheranStudent Fellowship (UWM chap-ter). The next major on campuspresentation planned is on Tues-day evening, Feb. 10, 2009, whenDr. Beverly Yahnke will present atopic related to “Depression onthe College Campus.”

Through their student coordi-nator, vicar, pastor and members,Luther Memorial Chapel and Uni-versity Student Center inShorewood seeks to provide achurch home away from home forstudents. The current Sundaymorning student Bible study is en-titled “Science and the Savior.” On

campus activities include table talksand outreach tables. Student Cen-ter activities include cookouts, bas-ketball, movie nights, and gamenights; off site activities includeBrewers and Bucks games, camp-ing, ice skating and other attractionsin Milwaukee.

Luther Memorial Chapel andUniversity Student Center is verythankful to be in partnership withthe South Wisconsin District in cam-pus outreach in Milwaukee. Formore information about the workbeing done and about aiding thismission effort of our district, pleasecall (414) 332-5732, visit lmcusc.orgor e-mail [email protected].

Dr. Richard and Susan Eyer

Jeremiah Ministry holds ninthannual “Pressing Toward theMark” basketball clinic

On Aug. 2, the ninth annual Jeremiah Ministrybasketball clinic was held at Northwest LutheranSchool, Milwaukee. The clinic was an opportunity forchildren ages five to 12 years old to have volunteersfocus on teaching them skills to improve their basket-ball playing. “The true emphasis of the clinic is to bean evangelistic outreach to these young children andtheir families. Jeremiah Ministry’s mission is to pro-vide hope and reconciliation to children and familiesthrough life changing relationships and experiencesfrom a Christian perspective,” said Linda Zick, the di-rector of Jeremiah Ministry.

The clinic was attended by over 70 children and20 volunteers as well as many of the children’s par-ents who spent the day enjoying the attention theirchildren were getting from the very talented and car-ing volunteers. Heading up the volunteer team werethe Wayne and Lori Klomstad family from Brookfield.The Klomstads have been helping with the event forthe past five years. Their children, twins, Nick andJenna Lea and sister Kaitlyn are all accomplished ath-letes. The Klomstads contribute in so many ways tothis event including financially, recruiting volunteersand event speakers and for the past four years, Nickhas designed our logo for the event T-shirt.

The longest running volunteer is George Taylor,a father of five sons and one daughter and now twograndchildren. Taylor joined in the first event in 1999as a way to give back to the community after discov-ering Christ as his Savior and Lord. He and his sonsare key in the recruitment of coaches and childrenwho attend the clinic each year.

The event includes a lunch for the children andtheir families at which time speakers share testimo-nies from the Word of God. This year Duane Tweetenfrom Brookfield Lutheran stepped in to replace thekeynote speaker, who was called away on a familyemergency.

Jeremiah Ministry wishes to express gratitude toPrincipal Dennis Wallinger of Northwest and DickLaabs, executive director of LUMIN (Lutheran UrbanMissionary Initiative) for allowing use of Northwest’swonderful campus.

Lori Klomstad and a young camper

Hmong foods table

French-speaking African immigrant music

and overtures before the listed dates to as-sist in the process of selecting floor com-mittees and preparing the conventionworkbook. The workbook on CD in PDFformat will be mailed to all ordained andcommissioned ministers and registered laydelegates.

Convention assessmentThe assessment for congregations’ fair

share of convention expense has not yet beenset. Cost will be the same or less than the 2006convention— $1.75 per communicant mem-ber, based on membership data receivedfrom 2007 statistical reports.

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Bethany, Milwaukee, was the site of a special adult confirmation service, held May25, 2008. This was the first confirmation service held at Bethany in many years. Theconfirmands participated in instruction and study over several months. Rev. Dr. Chris-tian Ikanih and Rev. LeRoy Haas officiated. The new members are actively involved andparticipating in the work of the congregation. A second confirmation service was heldOct. 12 when seven adults were confirmed and received into membership.

On Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, a new chapter of the Lutheran Women’s MissionaryLeague was formed at Bethany, located at 38th and Lloyd Streets in Milwaukee. CarolynBlum, immediate past president of the South Wisconsin District LWML, met with thegroup, explaining the work and function of the women’s auxiliary organization. Bethanyjoined LWML’s Zone 4. Officers are Carol Tillis, president; Esther Bauers, treasurer; andBobbie Jo Lybek, secretary.

First confirmation class in yearsat Bethany, Milwaukee

SWD pastorsattend first Hmonginternationalmission conferencein Thailand

Hmong International Mis-sion (HIM) is a Hmong missiongroup made up of LCMS pas-tors, missionaries and laity. Itsgoal is to build an affiliated semi-nary to train Hmong pastors andleaders to expand the mission inThailand. On Aug. 15, 2008, HIMheld its first conference in ChiangMai, Thailand. Rev. Jeff Prewitt,Rev. Mark Berlin, Rev. Yia Vangand his wife Susan, all from theSWD, attended this conference.

Members came to the con-ference from the provinces ofChiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Tak,and Phare, as well as from thecity of Laos. Attendance wasabout 150 people, most ofthem church leaders. The mainfocus was to bring togetherHmong Lutherans in SoutheastAsia to learn about what itmeans to be servants of Christ.Topics included Christian life,stewardship and evangelism.

In addition to the confer-ence, HIM also had the privi-lege of ordaining two Hmongmen into the ministry. Rev.Phongsock Hang will serve acongregation in Ban Klong HoiKlai, where he was a vicar forthe last four years. Rev.Souphan Hang is called to be amissionary-at-large in Thai-land. Rev. Ted Engelbrecht,LCMS Southeast Asia area fa-cilitator, conducted the ordina-tions. HIM also received intomembership a new congrega-tion consisting of 200 people.

hours a day, five days a week. Currentlythere are five chaplains taking shifts. Rev.Mark Wenzel, Rev. Philip Merten, andMart Rosewicz are conducting the WELSministries. Afam Ikanih and PatrickBatom serve as LCMS chaplains and areconducting the LCMS-SWD ministries.Ikanih is studying in the Ethnic Immi-grant Institute of Theology (EIIT) andBatom is a lay worker who has com-pleted his coursework in the lay minis-try program offered at the District officethrough Concordia University Wiscon-sin, Mequon.

During these hours of direct contactwith the inmates Bible studies are taught,dorm Bible study leaders are trained, one-on-one counseling takes place, Christianvideos are offered and relapse preventionclasses are presented. Enthusiasm is run-ning high among the chaplains as theybecome comfortable with their duties.Both the LCMS and WELS view this as anexciting opportunity. They will continueto meet monthly to schedule the use ofthe HOC chapel and meeting rooms.

The LCMS "basic backpack" and ex-offender ministry will be continued forthose leaving the HOC and other institu-tions. This ministry helps support newlyreleased inmates as they deal with recon-necting their life outside of prison. WELSplans to develop their own parallel pro-gram of distributing backpacks with spiri-tual follow up.

With this approach, the District hasgreatly reduced prison ministry costs, andcan actually accomplish more direct con-tact with inmates. With WELS and LCMSboth conducting prison ministries, thereare more Lutheran resources available.Please do continue your support of thisimportant mission work with yourprayers, your Bibles and yes, your finan-cial support.

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Bethany forms new LWML chapter


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AROUND THE DISTRICT AROUND THE DISTRICT AROUND

Birthdays (90, 95, 100 & above)

NOVEMBER2 William Russell, 90, St. John, West Bend5 Gertrude Neumann, 95, Mt. Olive, Milwaukee

Lillian Tischer, 90, St. Paul, Brown Deer8 Marcella Smith, 90, Messiah, Ripon11 Ada Moegenburg, 95, Grace, Haven

DECEMBER1 George Borth, 90, St. Paul, Brown Deer8 Ernest Pietsch, 93, St. Paul, Cascade17 Valeta Schuette, 92, St. Paul, Cascade21 Norma Schultz, 90, St. Stephen, Horicon

Anniversaries (50, 55, 60, 65 & above)

NOVEMBER1 Cleburn and Donna Talley, 50, Pella, Waupun6 Ed and Ruth Mies, 60, Brookfield, Brookfield13 Walter and Jeanette Jaeckel, 65, Immanuel, Brookfield21 Rev. Raymond and Dorothy Fechner, 68, Holy Cross,

Racine22 Thomas and Gloria Bella, 50, Pella, Waupun

David and Phyllis Schwark, 50, Pella, Waupun25 Kenneth and Bernice Mantz, 65, Brookfield, Brookfield29 Melvin and Clara Ahrens, 50, St. Paul, Brown Deer

Wayne and May Werner, 50, St. Stephen, Horicon

DECEMBER13 Ken and Bernice Bastian, 50, St. John, West Bend29 Richard and Eleanor Ludke, 60, St. Martin, Chilton

BELATED BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY WISHES:Sept. 13 Don and Dori Druckrey, 50, Benediction, MilwaukeeSept. 28 Lucy Ruedt, 100100100100100, Pilgrim, West BendOct. 2 Arthur and Gertrude Gesch, 60, Our Redeemer,

WauwatosaOct. 10 Arno and Gertrude Korth, 60, Brookfield, Brookfield

Free babysitting forcouples’ night out

Trinity, Milwaukee (1046 N.9th St.) will host a night out forcouples Nov. 8, 2008. Drop thekids off for child care. There willbe a short rally from 3:30-4:30p.m., then couples will headout on a date night. All couplesare invited. There is no fee.Contact Lydia Beasley at (414)264-6490.

Burlington holiday bazaarOur Savior, Burlington

(217 S. Kane), will hold a holi-day bazaar on Saturday, Nov.8. The event features cookiesby the pound, a bake sale, holi-day gifts and unique hand-crafted items. Lunch will beserved.

Fruitcake lovers take noteMembers of the Milwau-

kee Lutheran High School(MLHS) Ladies Guild will bepreparing cake batter, addingfruit and nuts and baking 900fruitcakes for their nineteenthannual sale. Since the cost offruit and nuts has gone up con-siderably, the price has been

Send us the names of people who will observe a January or February 2009birthdaybirthdaybirthdaybirthdaybirthday (90, 95, 100, or above) or anniversaryanniversaryanniversaryanniversaryanniversary (50, 55, 60, 65, orabove). Deadline is Dec. 1, 2008. Mail to: South Wisconsin News, 8100 W.Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53222. E-mail: [email protected].

Last chance for ‘Outreach in Small Town, WI’Nov. 15, 2008 • St. John, Portage • 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Many factors in the church necessitate building a networkfor leadership training and mission support for rural/small towncongregations. Dr. Ralph Geisler, director of the St. Paul Institutefor Education (spife.org) in Concordia, Mo., will prepare you forthis mission field. Registration costs $20, which includes conti-nental breakfast, box lunch and materials. Call (800) 793-3678,ext. 11, to see if space is still available.

raised to $8 each. The cakes willbe available for purchase at thehigh school craft fair Nov. 8.You can also place an order withany guild member or call (262)781-6897. The fruitcake sale is amajor fundraiser for the guild,and Thrivent Financial willmatch sales through the MetroMilwaukee and North EastWaukesha chapters.

Dwayne Jobst, MLHS assis-tant principal, will address theguild with his presentation en-titled, “With Thankful Hearts” atthe Nov. 18 meeting in theschool library at 12:15 p.m.Jobst’s message will relate howChristian values were passed onto him from his family, and howit affected his teaching ministry.

The guild’s annual Christ-mas luncheon will be held in theschool library at 12:15 p.m. onDec. 16. Author RochellePennington will present her pro-gram, “An Old-FashionedChristmas,” which is also the titleof her new book. Penningtonwill share memories of tinsel, gin-gerbread men and Billie-the-Brownie along with her antiqueChristmas collection.

St. John, West Bend, begins150th anniversary

St. John, West Bend, will in-augurate its yearlong 150th an-niversary celebration with acongregation dinner Saturdayevening, Nov. 15 and commu-nity worship service on Sunday,Nov. 16 at Washington CountyFair Park Pavillion. Rev. Dr. PaulMaier will be the guest preacher.

A series of special anniver-sary events will be held during2009, including having once-a-month guest preachers whohave served St. John’s in pastyears. The 150th anniversarycelebration concludes Oct. 4,2009 with LCMS PresidentGerald Kieschnick as the guestpreacher.

Menomonee Falls craft fairThe Zion ladies guild will

hold its annual holiday craftfair on Saturday, Dec. 6 from9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FeaturingChristmas decor, ornaments,gifts, and beautiful handmadeitems, admission is free andlunch will be available for pur-chase. Zion is located at

N48W18700 Lisbon Rd.,Menomonee Falls. For more in-formation, please call the churchoffice at (262) 781-8133.

Lutheran A Cappella Choirconcert Dec. 7

The Lutheran A CappellaChoir of Milwaukee will presentits Christmas concert at 3 p.m.on Dec. 7 at St. John LutheranChurch, 20275 Davidson Rd.,Brookfield (across the street fromElmbrook Church). Featured willbe a performance of AndrewCarter’s “Magnificat” with choir,children’s choir, bell choir andchamber orchestra. Unique ar-rangements of traditional Christ-mas calors and hymns will alsobe performed. For tickets pleasecheck the choir’s website,lutheranacappella.org, or call(262) 521-4545.

Mt. Olive combined choirChristmas concert

The choirs of Mt. Olive, Mil-waukee (5327 W. WashingtonBlvd.), will present their annualChristmas concert Dec. 14 at3 p.m. The concert will feature

the junior choir, senior choir,adult handbell choir, organ andbrass, along with congrega-tional singing. All are invited toattend. A free will offering willbe collected. For more informa-tion, please call the church of-fice at (414) 774-2200 or RalphKohrs at (262) 790-1398.

Zion, Menomonee Falls,celebrates 125 years

Zion, Menomonee Falls(N48W18700 Lisbon Rd.), willcelebrate its 125th anniversaryon Sunday, Dec. 14 with a cel-ebration service at 10 a.m. in theschool gym. Rev. William Otto,former pastor of Zion, will be theguest preacher. Following theservice, there will be a time offellowship, sharing, and a ca-tered dinner served at 12:30p.m. (a free will offering takenfor the meal). A special programduring dinner features seasonalmusic. To make reservations forthe dinner or to obtain furtherinformation, please contact thechurch office at (262) 781-8133or check the websitezionschool.info.

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LUMIN schools share specialty teachersThere is strength in numbers! Lutheran Urban Mission Initiative

(LUMIN) operates Concordia University School, Northwest LutheranSchool and Sherman Park Lutheran School and Preschool, all in Mil-waukee. The three schools serve a combined total of approximately450 students, which provides the opportunity to expand individualschool core curriculums to include specialty subjects. Concordia andNorthwest both offer weekly computer in-struction, physical education, art and mu-sic. Sherman Park, which currently goes upto 5th grade, offers art, music and Spanish.

Several teachers with expertise inthese subjects travel between the schools.Students, most of whom participate in theMilwaukee Parental Choice Programavailable to low income families, enjoyexpanded learning opportunities andvariety in instruction. An added benefitof the “specials” program is that class-room teachers are provided time for les-son planning, team collaboration andother projects.

Six SWD schools newly accredited

Concordia University School expands

Pictured left to right are Gary Janetzke (SWD superintendent ofschools), Mark Bahr (principal at Lake Country Lutheran HighSchool) and Dr. Tom Buck (superintendent of the Lutheran HighSchool Association of Greater Milwaukee).

Lutheran Urban MissionInitiative, Inc. (LUMIN) hascompleted a major expansionand remodeling project atConcordia University School(CUS) in Milwaukee. The13,000 square foot addition in-cludes eight new classroomswhich allow the school to in-

crease enrollment and separatecombined classrooms. Remod-eling in the original churchportion of the building adds anart room and library, doublesthe size of the cafeteria, providesoffices for LUMIN staff, and in-cludes both a roof replacementand new HVAC system.

Lutheran Church Extension Fundprovided financing to fund theproject. The new facilities werededicated during the first chapelservice of the school year.

Enrollment has surged to154 students, an increase ofmore than 50 students from theprior school year. All gradeshave been separated except 7thand 8th grades, and there arenow two 4K classrooms. KimTaylor, a former adjunct profes-sor at Concordia University Wis-consin, has been namedprincipal. Taylor also has priorurban teaching experience.

CUS started in 2005 utilizingthe facilities of the formerNazareth church and school.

Congratulations to the fol-lowing schools that receivedaccreditation through the Na-tional Lutheran School Accredi-tation (NLSA): First Immanuel,Cedarburg; Lake CountryLutheran High School, Ocono-mowoc; St. John, Portage; St.John, Racine; St. Paul, WestAllis; Trinity, Hilbert.

NLSA is a rigorous nationalaccrediting process designed toevaluate schools based on theirunique purpose as Lutheranschools. It helps schools evalu-ate not only the quality of theacademics and programs, butalso most importantly the spiri-tual dimension of the school.

Terry Hubbard installedat St. John, Mayville

Christian education Sun-day was celebrated Sept. 7,2008, as the members and chil-dren of St. John LutheranChurch and School officiallywelcomed Terry and DebHubbard into its congregationand ministry. Terry Hubbardaccepted a call to be the nextprincipal of the day school anddirector of Christian educationfor the parish.

Hubbard is returning tothe South Wisconsin Districtfrom Memphis, Tenn. He also served schools in Illinois, Minne-sota and Texas, and twice in Wisconsin at St. Paul, Grafton, andSt. John, Plymouth.

Terry and Deb Hubbard

A student shapes a claybutterfly in art class.


Amigos hurricane relief: Distribution of food for migrant farmers ofGargiulo farms after Hurricane Wilma destroyed the crops andmany were out of work.

ily you would want to see hitwith something like this!” Schultzhas been working with the fam-ily in order to obtain financialassistance. The Klugs are livingin the basement of a cousin’shome as they begin the slowprocess of rebuilding both thehome and their lives.

With the help of FEMA, fam-ily and friends, the Klug family isin the process of demolishing thehouse with plans to rebuild.They must construct a cementgarage first, a FEMA require-ment, and then build the houseover the garage. “I never wantto tear out moldy wallboard orfloorboards again,” said Klug.“Even with masks on, the smell,as we tore down the walls was

Flood victims (continued from front page)

Sixteen Fan into Flame-fundedmissionaries begin work

LCMS World Mission invites Fan into Flame donors to join incelebrating that 53 new career, international education and long-term missionaries are beginning their service to the Lord in 20countries this year.

Sixteen career missionaries are being sent to the harvest fieldsas a result of gifts to Fan into Flame. Seven missionary units (hus-band and wife) serve internationally and two nationally. Theirwork is being initiated with Fan into Flame funds and sustainedwith direct gifts from a network of individuals and organiza-tions.

LCMS World Mission plans to fill a total of 35 new interna-tional career missionary positions and 10 new U.S. career mis-sionary positions with the help of campaign initial funding. Twonational missionaries called in 2006 and 2007 as a result of Faninto Flame gifts are already serving in Atlanta and Philadelphia.

How can I help?These ministries are made possible because of your gifts to

the national Fan into Flame campaign. We recognize and arethankful for your pledges and faithful gifts. To give an additionalgift or to explore giving options, please contact Fan into Flame,P.O. Box 790194, Saint Louis, MO 63179-0194 or call (800) 977-2017.

Amigos en Cristo (Friendsin Christ), a ministry of theLCMS Southwest Florida Out-reach Council exists to providetools for success, primarily toimmigrants of southwestFlorida and their families, toimprove their quality of life.With centers in Immokalee,Golden Gate, Bonita Springs,Fort Myers, and Cape Coral,Fla., Amigos en Cristo providesimmigrants and migrant work-ers help in finding housing,getting jobs, enrolling childrenin school; and in learning U.S.culture, English, and tax, labor,and immigration laws.

At Immokalee, Amigosconducts a thriving Word andsacrament ministry in English,Spanish, and Haitian Creole forthe farm worker community.The first Sunday morningSpanish worship service beganin May 2008 with an atten-dance of 70 people. Creoleworship services began thenext Sunday.

More than $67,000 fromdedicated lead gifts to the Faninto Flame campaign has beendistributed to Amigos en Cristo.Through its “welcoming min-istry,” church members andleaders invite newcomers to anarray of small group gather-

Hispanic outreach in southwest FloridaAmigos en Cristo helping immigrantfamilies improve their quality of life

ings. In these intimate settings,friends are able to effectivelyshare the Good News.

In August of 2008, theImmokalee Pregnancy Centeropened its doors. The center of-fers mothers practical assistancewith child-rearing and decision-making, and walks alongsideeach new mother as she plansfor the future.

The downturn in theeconomy, especially in the con-struction industry, has causedmany to be without jobs or tobe underemployed. There hasbeen a 30 to 50 percent increasein requests for assistance withemergency needs includingfood, rent and utilities. Not longago, a woman came to the

Amigos Center in Fort Meyers tofile applications for her two mi-nor children to remove the re-strictions on their two-yearconditional green cards. Uponreviewing the information, cen-ter staff realized that the immi-gration service gave the wrongtype of green card to the chil-dren. Amigos successfully sub-mitted requests for the correct10-year permanent green cardsat no cost to the client due to theerror. The savings to the motherwas over $1,000. Most recently,the center established the posi-tion of language program direc-tor. This part-time position iswonderful news because pro-spective students call the officesdaily looking for English classes.

overwhelming.”Schultz contacted the Dis-

trict about the Klug family’s lossin mid September. “The Lordworks in mysterious ways. Thisfamily is in need of assistance andthe Lord has opened the heartsof many people and other con-gregations to offer aid and sup-port,” she said. “Because of theirlimited resources all the supportof family and friends in the faithhas been received with thanks-giving and heartfelt gratitude.”

The Klugs have a long wayto go, but they have hope ofbrighter days ahead. If youwould like to assist, gifts may besent directly to St. John LutheranChurch, c/o Gwen Schultz, 207E. High St., Edgerton, WI 53534.

The members of Peace, Beaver Dam, dedicated a new elec-tronic church sign after services on Sunday, Aug. 31. The newsign was in partial fulfillment of Peace’s goal to be more visible tothe community, and money was raised by the members to ac-complish this goal. Pictured from left to right are Bill Demro,member of Peace’s evangelism board, member Jeanette Andingand Rev. Mark Wenzel. Regular worship services are held onSunday mornings at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m., with Sunday educationhour held from 9:15-10:15 a.m. for all ages. The church is locatedat 400 Hillcrest Drive in Beaver Dam.

Beaver Dam boosts visibilitywith electronic sign


Cedar Valley gathering 2009

“Positively Aging!”Mark your calendars now and save the date of May 19-20,

2009. The 12th annual Cedar Valley gathering will be held at theCedar Valley Retreat & Conference Center, just north of WestBend. This retreat is for active adults, pastors, lay ministers and

anyone interested in ministry to seniors.It is presented by the LCMS South Wis-consin District older adult ministry com-mittee. Next year’s featured speaker is Dr.Richard Bimler, past president and seniorstaff associate for Wheat Ridge Ministries.Among his many publications are “LetThere Be Laughter,” “Angels Can Fly Be-cause They Take Themselves Lightly” and“Miracles in the Middle.” Plan now to en-joy his “Positively Aging!” presentationon Wednesday, May 20. Come on Tues-day, May 19 if you’d like to be part of his

fireside chat. Details and registration information will be com-ing out early next year.

Calvary, Madison, hosteda number of activities designedto welcome and include newand returning students to theUniversity of Wisconsin. A wel-come party Sept. 6 hosted about75 students who enjoyed bratsand music provided byCalvary’s praise team whileplaying games and celebratingthe UW Badgers football team’svictory over Marshall.

On Sept. 7, a fellowshiplunch was provided after theworship service. Approximately40 students took advantage ofthe free food and the oppor-tunity to meet new people.After lunch, several stayed theafternoon for an evangelismpresentation by Rev. Brad

Brad Alrich's evangelism class

DirectorySt. Paul, West Allis, has had a weekly radioministry for over 35 years. St. Paul’s broad-casts its 5 p.m. Saturday worship serviceby tape each Sunday on WJYI 1340 AMat 8 a.m., and live online at joy1340.com.All St. Paul’s worship services may be ac-cessed live on St. Paul’s own website,splcwa.org. Click on “Listen.” Audio tape

or CD copies of St. Paul’s services are also available by calling thechurch office at (414) 541-6250.

Lutheran Radio Church Service, Sundays at 6 a.m. on WTMJ620 AM, live at wtmj620am.com. The program alternates weeklybetween WELS and LCMS services.

Mt. Olive, Milwaukee, Sunday services on WJYI 1340 AM at9 a.m., live at joy1340.com, archived services at mtolivemke.org.Worship folders will be sent on request.

Pella, Waupun, services on WFDL 1170 AM Sundays at 8 a.m.with a taped replay at 11 a.m.

A German radio program airs Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. on WJYI1340 AM, live at joy1340.com. Visit evangelischeandacht.org fordetails and archived sermons.

Send listings for LCMS worship services and programs to [email protected] or mail to Communications, South Wisconsin District,8100 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53222.

Freshmen at the fellowship lunch

Calvary, Madison, welcomesstudents back to school

Aldrich of CrossPollination Min-istries, St. Louis, Mo. Aldrichshared some techniques he hasfound effective in witnessing topeople across the country. Thegroup participated in a prayerwalk during the marathon por-

tion of Madison’s Ironmantriathlon and watched asAldrich engaged some specta-tors in spiritual conversations.Rev. Mark Schumm, Calvary’spastor, thought the presenta-tion was helpful because it gothim “thinking about questionsthat we can be asking ourfriends and neighbors to helpthem focus on things that areof eternal significance.”

Students from Calvary andPeace, Stevens Point, met Sept.19-21 for a fall retreat at CampLuWiSoMo in Wild Rose. Rev.John Saleska led a Bible studyas he shared how “It’s all abouthim; Christ crucified is the de-fining event in the history of theuniverse.” In addition to theBible study, participants en-joyed a night hike, canoeing,bonfires and s’mores.

Dr. Rich Bimler

SOS needs your helpwith fall drives

In their many years of provid-ing service to urban communities,

Dennis and Armita Harmon recognizethe recurring needs of urban disadvantaged families. Along withthe need for spiritual, emotional, and financial support, these fami-lies need help due to the increasing unemployment rate, risingnumber of single parent homes, high school dropout rate, lowerlevels of education and inability to man-age their minimal income.

Winter months are when these fami-lies suffer the most. The Harmons spon-sor three end-of-year events to providesome relief to this constant and grow-ing problem. In October they held a coatand blanket drive. Coats, hats, gloves,scarves and blankets for children agesthree to adult were given away at theSOS Center in Milwaukee.

Two events in November and Decem-ber offer help for holiday dinners. Pleaseconsider helping them to help others!

Items may be dropped off at the SOSCenter, 4620 W. North Avenue, or youmay call for someone pick them up. Anyassistance you can provide to help themmeet or exceed the number of items re-quired for each event will be greatly ap-preciated. For further information,please contact Armita Harmon, execu-tive director of the SOS Center at (414)449-9964 or (414) 975-7373.

Thanksgivingbasket drive

Nov. 1-20Needed are turkeys,

stuffing mixes,potatoes, green

beans, corn, bever-ages, frozen or

instant desserts andcranberry sauce.

Christmas partycollectionDec. 1-18

Needed are toys forall ages of children,

wrapping paper,tape, name tags,clothing, candystockings, flour,sugar, butter for

baking, ham, turkey,dinner rolls, greenbeans, desserts and

beverages


Men’s ministry at Grace, Menomonee Falls, is Smokin’

Rev. Mark Meier installedat Emmaus, Poy Sippi

THE PASSION PLAYOF OBERAMMERGAUYou are invited to join us

as we tour France,Switzerland and

Germany, ending up atthe moving Passion Play

of Oberammergau,Germany. Tour dates:July 23 – Aug. 3, 2010

Hosts: Dr. Ron Meyer, PresidentEmeritus of the South WisconsinDistrict, and his wife, LouAnn;Pastor & Mrs. Bryan O’Connor;Pastor & Mrs. Wayne Schroeder.

For more information, call414-839-9445 or e-mail:

[email protected].

FOR SALE: Student lockers,Penco Products Guardian Plusseries, single tier, 12’ wide x12” deep x 60” high; includesflat tops, no legs, recessedhandles, 14-gauge doors, doorlouvers, tan color. For moreinformation contact Tom Rusch,Sheboygan Lu theran H ighSchool, (920) 452-3323 or e-mail [email protected].

AVAILABLE: Pastoral studybooks (Concordance and manyothers). Free of charge, avail-able for pickup in Racine. Call(262) 632-2178.

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Rev. Mark Meier was installed as pastorof Emmaus, Poy Sippi, on Oct. 5, 2008.Meier comes to Emmaus after serving St.Peter, Muscoda, and Christ, Highland forthe past eight years. He lived in Springfield,Ill., when his father attended the seminarythere, then in Monticello, Ind., and Oshkosh ashis father served congregations in those cities.

Meier studied at Concordia College, Milwaukee, where hemet his wife, Karla (nee Krueger). He served four years in theU.S. Navy, worked seven years for BemisTape Co. and then re-turned to Concordia to study for the ministry, graduating in1990. He attended Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne.He was ordained and installed in 1994 at King of Glory, Swisher,Iowa, here he served until 2000.

The Meiers have four grown children,: Mark Jr. (and wife Sa-rah) in St. Paul, Minn., Angela (and husband Josias and childrenDominique, Sionie and David) in Seward, Neb., Janalee (and hus-band James) in Waconia, Minn., and Nathan in Ames, Iowa.

Under the leadership ofRev. Rob Goodwin, the men’sministry of Grace, MenomoneeFalls, has embarked on an excit-ing new concept in outreachwith the purchase of a state ofthe art BBQ smoker unit. Intheir fourth attempt at smok-ing beef brisket and pork, the“Holy Smokers” placed 17thout of 49 entrants at the “BigPig Gig,” a statewide contestsponsored by the Kansas CityBarbecue Society. The mem-bers of Grace have been verywilling taste-testers of theirdelicious results.

The group, consisting ofGoodwin and 20 members ofGrace’s “Men in Christ,”

ser ves under the Missionstatement; “To joyfully serveChrist through his church andthrough Grace LutheranChurch, by ministering to oth-ers through delicious food,fellowship and spiritualgrowth.”

Goodwin’s goal is tomake the “Holy Smokers”available to churches or orga-nizations wishing to offer aunique approach to ministryand outreach within theircommunity. Members of the“Holy Smokers” will interactwith men from the hostchurch or organization tobuild personal relationshipswith them. Then, together,

they will reachout with deli-cious food andChrist’s love tosouls in the sur-rounding com-munity.

This ap-proach to out-reach will offer anopportunity forthe host congre-gation to reachout to the com-munity in a waythat is not perceived as “threat-ening.” Because this is a newministry, the possible applica-tions for congregations are justemerging, and can be tailored

to individual needs and goals.With God’s blessing, new minis-try possibilities will emerge asthe “Holy Smokers” help to in-crease the visibility of LCMS con-

gregations to the community.Contact Rev. Rob Goodwin

at (262) 251-0670 or visit grace-connect.org for more informa-tion.

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The mission of “Pen-nies for Babies,” anonprofit pro-life cam-paign, is to raise aware-ness that adoption is themost viable alternative to abor-tion. Their goal is to raise 43million pennies, one penny forevery baby aborted since theRoe vs. Wade decision. These43 million pennies will be usedto educate the public throughmass media advertisementspromoting adoption.

A ten-second advertise-ment purchased by Pennies forBabies is being shown fromAugust to mid-Februar y at

Join Trinity-Freistadt as they collect pennies for babies

North Shore Cinemas in Me-quon, as well as theatres inSheboygan, Madison,Appleton and Ripon. The adswill potentially reach 1,000viewers each day.

Research has shown thattwo-thirds of the movie-goingaudience is under the age of35. This is the audience it is im-portant to reach.

Since 2002, members ofTr inity-Freistadt, Mequon,

have donated $2,580 to-ward this mission andare now asking ourbrothers and sisters inChrist to join with them

to ensure that Pennies for Ba-bies will continue with its mis-sion of reminding peopleeverywhere that every life isprecious to our Heavenly Fa-ther. Visit penniesforbabies.comfor more information and forideas of how your church andschool can help this cause. Ifyou have any further ques-tions or would like to help,please call Lorrie Riemer at(262) 242-7713.

Rev. Mark Meier

Lutheran Special School celebrates 50 years50th gala held at the new Harley-Davidson Museum

East Troy health ministry receives grantto help food pantry through cold and flu season

It is fitting that a ministry thathas been in southeastern Wiscon-sin for 50 years would choose asetting like Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum to cel-ebrate its anniversary at a galaSept. 20. Almost 200 peoplecame together to celebrate.

The evening was hostedby Today’s TMJ4 reporter, JohnMercure. After an invocationby Rev. Wayne Ramussen, stu-dents from Martin Luther andMilwaukee Lutheran HighSchools sang “Permit all God’sChildren.” LSSES Principal JudySchultz talked about the ad-vances made by the school

throughout the years. MartySchreiber outlined the newlynamed “Shepherd’s Endow-ment,” created to carry on themission of LSSES by raising $1million this year. Ben Glenn,“The Chalk Guy,” was the fea-tured entertainment. Drawingfrom his experience with atten-tion deficit disorder, he talkedabout his learning disabilityand then created a chalk draw-ing that went up for auction,with proceeds going to LSSES.Toward the end of the evening,Lutheran Brass of Milwaukeeentertained the crowd.

As LSSES celebrates its 50th

anniversary, talk about the fu-ture abounds. With new pro-grams on the horizon, LSSESplans on being here for the fu-ture of the children it serves.Looking forward to the daywhen all the hard work offundraising can be channeledexclusively into the educationalprograms, the students andtheir families, staff and facultyare grateful to God for all hehas blessed them with. Anyoneinterested in finding out moreabout LSSES and its programsand services, can contact theschool office directly at 414-461-8500.

The health ministry out-reach of Good Shepherd, EastTroy, was recently approvedfor a grant from Thrivent Fi-nancial for Lutherans to pur-chase digital thermometers forthe East Troy Food Pantry.

Parish nurse KathySaltzmann of ProHealth Carehas been working with thecongregation to collect healthrelated items for the East TroyFood Pantry. Good Shepherdhas supplied items such as al-cohol-based hand wash,toothbrushes, toothpaste and

shampoo. Saltzmann said,“This grant came just in timefor the cold and flu season.We wanted to provide thethermometers, but they wererather costly at $7 each.”

The grant will providefunds to purchase 70 ther-mometers so East Troy seniorsand low-income families willbe better prepared for thecold and flu season. In coop-eration with ProHealth Care,Good Shepherd has had ahealth ministry for the past sixyears. Saltzmann holds

monthly blood pressurescreenings and health coun-seling at the food pantry.

They have provided manyoutreach programs for thecommunity, including divorcesupport groups for adults andchildren. A grief support groupcalled Grief Share meets fromSeptember to March.

For more information onGrief Share or if you would liketo contribute health relateditems in 2009, please contactSaltzmann at Good Shepherd,(262) 642-3310.


Mission LampLutheran Women’s Missionary League News

Here is what Lutheran Women in Mission are doing!

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:President Jan Dankwardt 920-783-0776 * [email protected], Servant Resources Judy Paulson 920-989-1777 [email protected], Gospel Outreach/Christian Life Florence Harms 608-323-3420 [email protected]*VP, Human Care, Grants Linda Christensen 608-762-5264 [email protected], Communications Barbara Kurth 262-252-4573 [email protected]*Renewal Chairman Jean Kruse 262-786-4520 [email protected] Secretary Linda Ault 608-676-4994 W (M-F am) [email protected]. Secretary Barbara Strenger 920-467-3644 [email protected] Secretary(Receives all funds) Janis Mattson 3557 S. 43rd St. Greenfield, WI 53220 414-546-1998 [email protected] (Paysall bills) Debbie Netz* 920-922-1842 [email protected] Counselor Rev. David Totsky 414-444-4133 [email protected] Counselor Rev. Brian Beardsley* Berlin, WI 54923 920-361-1812 [email protected]

From our president

Joy from JobOne of the goals we placed before the SWD LWML is: To

encourage every woman to stay in the Word. In keepingwith that goal, I would like to challenge you to read the bookof JOB with me. It is a marvelous story ofman’s troubles and God’s provisions.Please be sure to ask the Holy Spirit to openthe eyes of your soul before you read. Ialso encourage you to write down youranswers in a notebook so you can reviewthem from time to time.

Think about these questions as youread:

1. What do you think of Job’s friends?His wife? Are they a great support?

2. What were the things that made Job so miserable?What was the worst?

3. What did Eliphaz and Job consider? Bildad and Job?Zophar and Job?

4. Amid all of his troubles, what great statement of faithdoes Job make in Chapter 19?

5. Listen as God speaks to Job? Make a list of God’s pro-visions for the world as you read God’s words to Job. Reallydig for the truths that God reveals.

6. In the end Job makes a simple statement of faith. Whatdo the words of Job 42:5 really mean: “My ears had heard ofyou before, but now my eyes have seen you.”

There is good news for Job after his trials - read about itin chapter 42. What one truth will you take away from thisbook of the Bible?

I will be at the Young Women’s Retreat at the Ramada Inn inFond du Lac the weekend of February 6-7. Please take a minuteto introduce yourself to me and share a little about the adven-ture we are taking together. If you cannot attend the YoungWomen’s Retreat, send me an e-mail and share your thoughtswith me at [email protected] The holidays are almostupon us. What a great opportunity we will have to tell the storyof the baby Jesus and how he grew into a man who paid thedebt we could not pay. Take time to prepare yourself spiritually

for this wonderful celebration, and see this mi-raculous birth in a new light. Another of ourgoals is to Be Joyful in our service to others andlead by Joyful example. May you all have a Joyfilled Thanksgiving and Christmas and Let yourJOY be evident to all. —Jan

Jan Dankwardt

See you there:YW Retreat

Feb. 6-7Ramada InnFond du lac

Mission granteducation

For the 2006-08 biennium,each issue of Mission Lamp willfeature details of the grantprojects. 1. LCMS Joint Semi-nary Fund SWD StudentAid ($20,000) HALF-PAID!at time of publication. Thisgrant is used to assist studentsfrom SWD attendingConcordia Seminary, St. Louis,and Concordia TheologicalSeminary, Ft. Wayne. 2.Schol-arships for Deaf SeminaryStudents and Deaf ChildOutreach ($8,000). Thisgrant will be used for ministryto children at the WisconsinSchool for the Deaf in Delavan,for ministry to mainstreamdeaf childrden, to establishtraining for lay deaf people tolearn how to shar the story ofJesus with deaf friends andfamily members. It will alsoprovide scholarships in sup-port of three seminary studentsstudying at the Deaf Institute ofTheology Seminary, St. Louis.

Human care news: School supplies put to good use

The children pictured are from left to right: Josua Kasongo, Baby Sikisi, Sarah Kasongo, Giselle Lusamba, Chale Bopelo,Honesty Borgene, Karen Mazanga, Keithy Kayombo, Glody Muamba, Pepe Bopilo, Mervan Odride, Michelle Belle. The adultsin the second row are: Maman Marceline Kadima, Maman Merisa, Maman Belle, Sister Kathy Michelle, Gracienne.

The Board of Directors In-gathering of School Supplies forFrench African and Hmong chil-dren at Benediction Lutheran inMilwaukee was put to good use.

“We are so thankful againto the SWD-LWML ladies for thebackpacks for the church.Many of theFrench Afri-can familiesat Benedic-tion havecome to thiscountry inthe last 10years. Mostof themstruggle fi-nancia l ly.W h i l eschool sup-plies are of-ten verycheap dur-ing themonth ofA u g u s t ,there are

many families that do not havea car. Many of them have to bepicked up each Sunday for wor-ship.” Deacon Gui Kasongocontinued, “Both the childrenand parents were deeplytouched by your generosity. Aswe see on the picture, their

faces are shining. It came justin time because some of themdid not have anything.” “Wewere able to put twenty back-packs together. We are plan-ning to keep some of theleftover supplies to distributeafter Christmas. We have

found that many children needsupplies after Christmas again,and the sales are not as goodas when school starts,” saidPastor Don Hougard of Bene-diction staff.

Submitted by Barb Kaun,Human Care Committee

National convention 2009LOOK! Look at the many blessings God showers on you daily.

Now’s the time to prepare to be showered with His love (and possiblya few drops of rain) at the LWML convention in Portland, June 25-28,2009. The theme, “Look to the Hills…God Reigns,” is based on our twotheme verses: Psalm 121:1-2 and Isaiah 52:7. All those showers helpPortland’s beautiful public gardens that invite you to wander theirpathways and enjoy the wonders of our Lord’s creation. The Interna-tional Rose Test Garden hosts 7,000 rose plants of 550 varieties for yourenjoyment. On clear days you will be able to see the Cascade Moun-tains and Mount Hood. Watch for complete information in the winterissue of the Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly. The Day Tours brochurewill be sent directly to each primary registrant from the Sioux FallsConvention and will also be available online. You won’t want to missthe many outstanding attractions that the Portland area has to offer!Visit www.lwml.org for more information. Dr. Mary Hilgendorf, Direc-tor of the Women’s Leadership Institute and Professor of Education atConcordia University Wisconsin, will serve as the Bible study leaderand share with us her insight into God’s Word.

‘God uses us in spite of ourselves’Are you ready to learn new

ways to be strengthened, find en-durance and learn patience? Readthis article and plan to attend theYWR February 6-7, 2009 and youwill find just that! Our keynotespeaker, Martha Hartwig, will giveus the gift of knowing that we arenot alone and the realization thatwe can do the Lord’s work despiteourselves! The Lord has plans foryou. Are you ready?

God works through you. Godshows His love through others. Hedoes His work through you. Whenyou come to the Ramada Plaza inFond du Lac in February, a handwill be extended to you in the gift offriendship. You are not alone. Goddid not create us to be alone. ThisFebruary He has given us the op-portunity to provide you with aweekend in which you can be re-freshed and strengthened by beingamong other believers. Spending

the weekend with 200 other womenthat have many similarities to you andwant to invigorate their faith, will bean uplifting experience you will notwant to miss.

You won’t be alone becausewe’ll come together and learn ina Bible Study lead by PastorTotsky, a man full of faith, pre-pared to lead you to a closer ex-perience with God.

What fun we will have with anenjoyable breakout talk by KarenLippert - a woman filled with life andpassion. God has given her the giftof touching your heart and givingyou endurance. Get to know thiswoman; she will make your lifericher for it. Another woman youwill be sure you want to meet isCindi Gill. She is the chairperson forthis retreat. With her bubbly person-ality and warmth she gives you a“pick me up” and will sincerely giveyou her hand of friendship.

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Nov./Dec.2008

Plan ahead for spring workshopsSaturday, March 21 at St. Paul’s, Sheboygan Falls

Saturday, March 28 at St. Paul’s, Janesville

Remember to join your LWML sisters in prayer atnoon on Mondays

2008-2010 Theme:Go!

Gather!! Glorify

For the 2008-2009 schoolyear, the SWD-LWML is happyto announce the followingawards: Four $1000.00 grantsand one $650 scholarshipgrant to young women fromour district who are attend-ing one of our synodical uni-versities in a church-workprogram. These scholarshipsfor undergraduate femalechurch-work students areavailable through funds re-ceived in the EndowmentFund for Female Church WorkStudents. Since 1991, 74 schol-arships totaling $67,850 wereawarded. Please join thewomen of the SWD LWML inpraying for these recipientsover the coming year (all arepursuing degrees in Elemen-tary Education): NatashaWeiss is a member of St JohnLutheran, Mayville. She is at-

Have you taken time to look at the LWML Catalog lately? Wehave some wonderful new products to help societies and zones in

our district. One of those products is the Buddy Check program. With the Buddy Check program you can reach out to those whoare at risk or living alone. Through intentional one-on-one Chris-tian care you can touch their hearts and show the love of Christ. As buddies, we are to let people know they are important and arenot abandoned. We are to remind them they are children of God,

and He loves them, especially as they share their loneliness and fearsabout the changes or challenges in their lives. If you are interested inthis product or any other items in the catalog, please feel free to con-tact Cindi Gill, SWD-LWML Christian Life Chair at [email protected].

Catalog reminder

Five awarded scholarships

Martha Hartwig is a long-time LWML member who isblessed to be part of four dis-tricts: Central Illinois, IowaWest, South Wisconsin andIowa East. She feels blessed toserve in a variety of positionsprovided by God. South Wis-consin will always be especiallydear to her be-cause of the lov-ing support andencouragement,she receivedthere. Marthacurrently teacheshigh school mathin Iowa City, IA,but has taught allgrades from pre-school throughhigh school. She and her hus-band, Jim, are thankful parentsof Al, who lives in Middleton,Wisconsin and Eric who livesin Platteville, Wisconsin with hiswonderful wife Amy. God haspushed Martha out of her com-fort area often enough for herto realize He always weavesblessings into frustrations. Littledid she know how comfortingher confirmation verse,Philippians 4:6, would bewhen she chose it years ago.The text, posted in her class-room, reads: “Do not beanxious about anything,

Ashley McDonough Chelsea Fink

Natalie Davis Natasha Weiss

Heather Gartzke

Mite total for endof September

At the close of September, gifts for missions total $17,615.83.

Received to date:Mites $15,642.09Memorials/Celebrations 1,695.00Selle Interest $278.74

Total $17,615.83

To meet our goal of $195,000 by the end of this bienium,we need to collect $8,446.87 per month for the next 21 months.Required to date: $24,375.00. Shortage to date: $6,759.17.

Janis MattsonFinancial Secretary

Jan/Feb Mission Lamp

news by Nov. 15th to:

Lori Kleinschmidt

884 Fieldcrest Dr.,

Neenah WI

54956-1716

(920)727-8870,

[email protected]

but in everything, byprayer and petition, withthanksgiving, presentyour requests to God.”

Location: Ramada PlazaOne North Main Street Fonddu Lac, WI 920-923-3000www.ramadafdl.com Dates &Times Friday, Feb. 6, 6:30 pm

through Satur-day, Feb 7, 20093:00 pm (Note:Rooms are avail-able at 4:00 pm –dinner on yourown) Registra-tion begins 4:00pm. Music be-gins at 6:30 pm.Program beginsat 7:00 pm. Bible

Study: – Bring your Bible. Wewill search the Word of Godwith Pastor David Totsky. BookDiscussion Friday Night: Doyou enjoy reading? Read theselected book before the re-treat and participate in our dis-cussion of “Looking forSalvation at the Dairy Queen”by Susan Gregg-Gilmore. Fri-day Night Fellowship Join usfor fellowship after the pro-gram on Friday with crafts,swimming, games and snacks.(See the Sept./Oct. issue of Mis-sion Lamp for details of the In-gathering and Offering).

tending Concordia UniversityWisconsin (CUW) and is afreshman. Natalie Davis is amember of St Paul Lutheran,Janesville. She is attendingCUW and is also a freshman.Heather Gartzke is a mem-ber of St Paul Lutheran,Oconomowoc and is a senior.Ashley McDonough is a

member of BethlehemLutheran, Sun Prairie. She isattending CUW and is asophomore. Chelsea Fink isa member of ImmanuelLutheran, Mayville. She is at-tending CUW and is a senior.

Submitted by ElizabethPierog, Scholarship Commit-tee


www.lll-swd.org

Welcome to the Men’s NetWorkIt’s a website built with guys in mind. Here you’ll find tools

and resources to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ andstrengthen your discipleship. We offer a user experience that’sboth rock solid in content, and spiritually and intellectually chal-lenging in practice.Today’s Churchbody is under firefrom all sides spiritu-ally, culturally, politi-cally, socially, andmorally. If it is tothrive, that body re-quires the spiritualmuscle and perspec-tive men can pro-vide.

www.lhmmensnetwork.org

Volume one; number one, from the NEW SWD-LHM president

The Lord be with you and yours as you,“live by the Spirit” (Gal: 5:16)

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PRAYER, PRAISE &THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST

Saturday November 15, 8:30-10:30 AMDonation: $3 Adults, Children 12 & under $1

GOSPEL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL1535 W. Capitol Dr. Milwaukee

Milwaukee Zone LLL/LHM: Free Will Offering forLHM, Special Ministry Witness, Songs, Hymns,Prayers,Children’s Message

Advance Tickets Required. Order by Nov. 5.Fred Kurth N56W15891 Scott Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI53051 or call (262) 252-4573

Checks payable to Milwaukee Zone LLL/LHM

Check www.lhm.orgfor Advent Devotionsto print for your church

Left to right

East CentralZone PresidentElmyra Martin

District Ambassadorof the Year 2008Victor Krahnhis wife Doris

District PresidentDavid Martin

Because you were not atthe 68th annual gathering ofthe district at Concordia Uni-versity in Mequon to nominateand vote differently for thedistrict’s president for the nexttwo years, you now have my-self in that office. If you don’tcome you can’t vote. If can’tvote you get what you got.However, the rest of the boardis in great shape. Rev. JonLeider is filling in at the vicepresident position for one yearand Roger Fisher is again thesecretary. At our next gather-ing we will need to elect thetreasurer and a full term vicepresident. Please ponder andpray for guidance in findingcandidates for these.

Our new regional gover-nor, Ed Bieno, has had a meet-ing in St. Louis to be broughtup to speed with his new posi-tion and will be dispensing hislearnings. I will join the otherdistrict presidents and gover-nors in January for meetings.If you have any thoughts, con-cerns or whatever, let meknow. I’ll take them down toheadquarters and presentthem. I promise nothing otherthan that.

I have not yet set our fulldistrict calendar for the BOGmeetings and sites or for the69th annual affair. Got any sug-gestions? QUICKLY!!! Send meyour zone’s meetings, rallys,picnics or whatever, times,

dates, locations and time andschedules permitting an ap-pearance by myself and Elmyracould be possible.

In closing please keep theLeague (or Ministries), the dis-trict and its officers in yourprayers. Try to enlarge yourarea’s participation. Have abountiful Thanksgiving week-end, and a holy, happy,healthy Christmas and NewYear. Blessing, always.

In HIS Service,David J. Martin, presidentSouth Wisconsin District LLL516 3rd Ave.West Bend, WI 53095(262) [email protected]

A A A A A glimpse into the goings-on of LHMglimpse into the goings-on of LHMglimpse into the goings-on of LHMglimpse into the goings-on of LHMglimpse into the goings-on of LHM• A new People of Christ

corporate brochure is in the fi-nal stages of development. Itwill update the tagline to reflectthe fact that we are People OfChrist With The Message ofHope. I will let you know howto order this updated toolwhen it becomes available.

• A short “pep-talk” video,entitled “Expanding LHM’sMinistry,” will soon be on theAmbassador Web site at therequest of Arlan Warneke.Based on the opening few min-utes of the Enhancing LHM’sMinistry workshop at the Int’lLLL Convention, this clip willshare that relationships are thekey to building ministry, talkabout how God can use ourrelationships to spread theGospel, and encourage Am-bassadors and other LHM vol-unteers in their work of BringingChrist to the Nations-and the Na-tions to the Church.

• LHM’s Annual Report is

currently being designed andwill take a new form this year!Instead of a flipbook of infor-mation, this year’s Annual Re-port will be presented as a wallcalendar. Now, people will beable to see pictures and readstories about LHM 365 days ayear as the LHM Annual ReportCalendar hangs on their wallas a reminder of the vital workwe do in the world.

• LHM Sunday 2009 is atthe forefront of AmbassadorProgram planning as we de-velop the coming year’stheme. Please pray for us as wework to create an informative,inspiring video and presenta-tion for Ambassadors to receivein January.

• Test runs for LHM’sMen’s NetWork are under-way in Texas, Internet-basedvideo Bible studies are beingfilmed for the Web site, and ev-eryone is talking about thisamazing opportunity God has

given LHM to serve the Churchin a much-needed way! For up-dates as they become avail-able, visit www.lhmmen.com.

On the International front,reports out of India show asurge in violence against Chris-tians in that country by Hinduextremists. Although LHM-India’s ministry center is notlocated in the affected area,our staff held an EquippingThe Saints evangelism work-shop near the violence-tar-geted area the week ofSeptember 15. The event waswithout incident but serves tohighlight some of the danger-ous situations in which LHMproclaims the Gospel through-out the world. Please pray forour staff and volunteers as theyshare their faith and stand upfor the Savior.

So much is going on atLHM! It is great to workwith all of you to furtherLHM’s reach in the world!

10 REASONS TO JOIN ILLL1. The International Lutheran Laymen’s

League, through its Lutheran HourMinistries, is a Christ-centered organization

2. Informed Workers3. The Television Ministry4. The Radio Ministry5. The Print Ministry6. Service Materials7. Christian Fellowship8. Your Valued Opinion9. The League Newspaper

That’s NINE good reasons for joining the Int’l LLL.But there’s one more….

The Tenth “Good” ReasonThe tenth and best reason for becoming a member

of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League is to be-come involved in carrying out the great commission ofour Lord-“Go therefore and make disciples of allnations.” This is our ministry: telling the Gospel mes-sage of forgiveness and eternal life through faith in JesusChrist so others may come to faith and followHim. Together, we support the League’s world-wideministry through our prayers and gifts.

Go to www.lll-swd.org for more details.

Please send any NEWS items to the newInformation Services coordinator,

Don Guth, 817 Beverly Lane, West Bend, WI [email protected] 262-334-7666


Camp LuWiSoMo

Phone: (920) 622-3350 Fax: (920) 622-4960 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.luwisomo.org

W5421 Aspen Rd.Wild Rose WI 54984-9177

For a fullcalendar ofevents, visit

luwisomo.org

UpcomingEvents at

LuWiSoMo

From where I stand...By Terry Schmeckpeper, Executive Director

Soul enriching Winterevents for everyone at CampBy Hannah Froelich, Program Director

Kid’s Christmas (Dec. 5-7, 2008) – This year Kid’sChristmas will look at the theme God’s Special Sidekick; a play-off of the summer theme Heroes, this weekend will explorethe role each Child of God plays in the work of the kingdom.

Winter Joyful Hearts (Jan. 4-9 & Jan. 11-16, 2009)– For two weeks in January, LuWiSoMo offers the wintercamping experience for individuals with developmentaldisabilities. In addition to crafts, singing, and fellowship,campers will experience outdoor recreational activities asthe weather and personal mobility allows.

Fellowship Retreat for Young Singles (Jan. 16-18,2009) – This is a brand new retreat for 2009! Singlesranging from 18 to 40 are invited to come together forfellowship and reflection with other Christian singles. Thefocus of the weekend will be an exploration of a Christian’srelationship with Christ and the struggles of worldlyexpectations vs. God’s timeline. In addition to discussionsand Bible study, outdoor recreation including tubing, cross-country skiing, and broom ball will be available as weatherpermits.

Winter Adventure (Jan. 23-25, Feb. 6-8, & Feb.13-15, 2009) – These weekend getaways are a greatopportunity for church youth groups to come fellowshipwith other youth as they enjoy God’s wondrous creationthrough outdoor recreation and Bible study. This year’stheme is Bundle Up! through which participants will explorethe armor of God and its relation to our everyday lives.These weekends are for both Junior and Senior High groups.

For more information or a registration form, visit thePrograms page at www.luwisomo.org or call the office at (920)622-3350.

The 2009 Summer Program Themehas been set

I was on my way to theLuWiSoMo Campground theother day and paused by theCamp sign post to let aschool bus go by.

As I stood there looking atthe camp, I didn’t, for themoment, see all the things atcamp that needed my atten-tion.

Instead I saw exampleafter example of how God isat work, using Camp LuWi-SoMo as one of His tools tomove people into a faithrelationship with Him.

A child in the bus win-dow reminded me of a childthis summer who told methat “Jesus loves us soooomuch! What a gift He gaveus that day!”

The second thought thatcame to mind was the Helperof the Week that said, “Jesus

provides us with all the wayswe can serve. He wants us toshare in His ministry here onEarth. He created each of usfor service in His church, youknow.”

And the third was theFamily Day patron who,speaking from years ofexperience, reminded methat God promises to be withus, supporting us daily. “Hegives us far more than what isneeded to cover the basics,He gives us enough to sharewith one more.

Good reminders of God’slove and care for us.

I would like to hear yourcamp story some time. Howhas God has touched youthrough your time at camp?

I will be visiting as manycongregations as I can thiswinter, so you can see who Iam and talk to you moreabout Camp.

I thank you, for yoursupport of camp and forproviding the time and giftsthat make Camp LuWiSoMoready to be used for God.

P.S. I made it to thecampground, but the high-light was the moment withGod at the sign.

FellowshipRetreat for

Young Singles

Jan 16-18, 2009

Women’s FabricCrafts Retreat

Feb 20-22, 2009

New Retreats!

Look!

FEEDING HIS FLOCKCAMPAIGN—Dining Hall

Our Campaign to build the new Dining Hall, Family Suites,and Meeting Rooms is getting exciting.

Phase 2 of the project, completion of the New Dining Hallat the Krueger Retreat Center, is expected to cost about $1.6million dollars. Sound like a lot until you look at the cost ofputting up any building these days.

The good news is that we are approaching the milliondollar amount in pledges. And we will receive up to $250,000as a Matching Gift if we can raise $250,000 in new Pledgesand gifts.

Pastor Bryan O’Connor, Advocate Chairman, has pre-sented the message that if we had 300 SWD members pledgeor contribute $845 over 2 years, we will meet and exceed thegoal.

Your help and prayers mean so much to us so we havedesigned an “Over the Top” program. Watch for news on thisengraved Tile Program for all past Pledges and donations. Yourchurch will have the details or you can call or email CarlBrakebush at (608) 296-3828 email: [email protected].

Carl Brakebush, Chair of Feeding His Flock

Next summer’s theme will be “Imperfectly Perfect.” Thetheme is based on Romans 5:8.

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: Whilewe were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

In our Bible studies and chapel services we will rejoicein the Grace bestowed on us as we look at ourimperfections in light of the mercy and forgiveness ofPerfection – Christ Jesus.

We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Kid’s Christmas

Dec 5-7, 2008

Women’sScrapbooking &

StampingRetreat

Nov 7-9, 2008

Winter JoyfulHearts

Jan. 4-9 & Jan. 11-162009

Winter Adventure

Jan. 23-25, Feb. 6-8,& Feb. 13-15, 2009

Spring

Confirmation

Weekends

March 6-8, 13-14,2009

Women’s SpringScrap & Stamp

March 20-22, 2009

IMPERFECTLY PERFECTBy Hannah Froelich, Program Director

Are You a Part of theLuWiSoMo Society?

Thank You! Your gifts each year make it possible for thecamp to offer our programs at discounted rates. You see, par-ticipants are charged for only about half of the total amountof what it cost us to provide the programs. The rest , I am told,is covered by gifts from you. You help me keep costs down soall participants can come and we still can continue to operate.

If you haven’t given your gift yet this year, please don’twait! We would like to finish the year with all the bills paid andnew scholarships funded.

By Terry Schmeckpeper, Executive Director


For more information about Concordia University Wisconsinvisit us on the Web at: www.cuw.edu

A number of annual Fallmusical concerts will take placein Concordia UniversityWisconsin’s Chapel of ChristTriumphant, 12800 North LakeShore Drive, Mequon, this No-vember and December:

Pops Concert, Friday,November 7, 7:30 pm. Per-formed by the SymphonicWind Ensemble and CUW JazzEnsemble. Admission is $7 foradults, with individuals 17 andunder FREE. Tickets may bepurchased at the door and allseating is by general admission.For more information, call 262-243-4405.

25th Annual Christ theKing Concert, Sunday, No-vember 23, 3:30 pm. Per-formed by Kammerchor andThe Alleluia Ringers. Admissionis $7 for adults with those 17and under FREE. Call 262-243-4405 for further details.

Fall Concerts Abound At Concordia

CUW’s 2008 Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Stay with us April 24th & 25th 2009

Alumni! Bring your family for some great times andcatch up with old friends at the Wilderness Hoteland Golf Resort located in the Wisconsin Dells!

Christmas at Concordia, Friday,December 5 and Saturday, December 6, 7:30pm. Tickets, priced at $10 for adults (17 andunder FREE), go on sale November 1 andmust be reserved by calling 262-243-4243 ore-mailing [email protected].


Opportunities to serve as VIPs

Serviceopportunitiesto match allinterests

What kind of opportuni-ties may be available at theDistrict office or right fromyour home? Jobs may in-clude assisting with bulkmailings, praying, phoning,writing, data entry, folding,collating, stuffing folders,designing flyers, editing,yard work, repairs, painting,word processing, cleaning,congregational news re-porting, food service andspecial projects.

Other ways to serve willbecome available as the vol-unteer program is devel-oped. Each of your talents isneeded!

Meet your fellow servantsat the District office

The first voice you hear when callingthe District office in Milwaukee is that ofreceptionist Arleen Johnson. She alwaysgoes the extra mile to make sure callersare connected to the proper person. Actu-ally, Johnson wears two “hats,” as she alsoprovides administrative support for schoolministry and other departments.

Arleen was born and raised on thesouth side of Milwaukee. After living formany years in Florida, where she worked in the Florida/GeorgiaDistrict office, she and her husband, Dennis, moved to Oak Creek.They have a daughter and two granddaughters. In her sparetime, she enjoys making crafts and doing embroidery.

When asked why she serves at the District office, Johnsoncited the fact that she enjoys working with fellow Christians in apositive environment. Her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 46:10,“Be still and know that I am God.”

Even before the recent eco-nomic downturn it was ex-tremely difficult for ex-offendersto secure employment. Whowants to hire somebody with aprison record? Now with morepeople competing for availablejobs, the challenge for ex-of-fenders is daunting.

With offices located inMilwaukee’s SOS Center at4620 W. North Ave., CrossingOver is in part designed to as-sist ex-offenders reenter theworkforce. The program offersmentoring, job readiness train-ing, job seeking skills and jobplacement. Helping them tofind and keep jobs reduces thelikelihood of their returning toprison due to an inability to se-cure employment.

Major change in structureof Solomon’s Supplies

Solomon’s Supplies has op-erated as a for-profit businessproviding employment oppor-tunities for ex-offenders. Theyprovide office and cleaning sup-plies to churches, schools and

High school youth explorechurch vocations

One high school youth from the SouthWisconsin District participated in the ex-ploring church careers event (ECCE) andECCE “Amplified” in July at ConcordiaSeminary, St. Louis. Andrew Kosbab, fromPilgrim, Wauwatosa, was one of 56 youthattending the events. They participated inBible studies, worship, prayer and discus-sion, and visited various ministry sites inthe St. Louis area to hear presentations bypeople currently serving in church voca-tions.

Next summer’s visits are scheduled for June 27-July 2,2009. Nomination forms will be mailed to all LCMS pastors,high school principals, teachers and guidance counselors inFebruary, and available prior to this at csl.edu. Registrationwill begin March 1.

Andrew Kosbab

Arleen Johnson

After Jesus washed his dis-ciples’ feet (John 13:5), he said(verse 15), “I have set you anexample that you should do asI have done for you.”

Jesus was a servant, and soare you! You already serveGod in your homes, churchesand communities. The SouthWisconsin District will soon begiving you and your congre-gation additional opportunitiesto serve Jesus as VIPs. (“VIPs”are “Volunteers in PersonalService.”)

This new volunteer initia-tive is being developed to en-courage personal involvementin God’s mission to reach thelost with his saving grace. Vari-ous types of servant jobs willbe open (see sidebar at right),depending on the volunteer’savailable time, talents, qualifi-cations and interests. Some op-portunities may be onetimeevents and some may be regu-larly scheduled. Service willenhance your personal spiri-tual growth and will providefellowship opportunities.

A general volunteer appli-

cation form is posted on theDistrict website. Volunteerswho fill out this form will benotified when areas of serviceopen in their area of interest.New opportunities will beavailable each month.

You have the awesomeprivilege to prepare yourselffor service:

1. Pray about your own,and your congregation’s, in-volvement. Opportunities maybe available for groups to par-ticipate in servant events; sometasks may be available to workon from your home.

2. If you’re unsure aboutwhat God-given gifts and tal-ents God has given to you, youmay like to take a spiritual giftsinventory.

3. Say to God, “Here am I.Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8).

For updated information,go to swd.lcms.org and see“Volunteer Opportunities”under the “Get Involved”menu, or contact CarolynBlum, SWD volunteer coordi-nator, at (262) 966-7418 [email protected].

Crossing Over ministers to ex-offenders;Solomon’s Supplies goes nonprofit

businesses. Ex-offenders are em-ployed in the ordering, ware-housing and delivering of theproducts.

The business continues tofunction as in the past, but itnow operates as a not-for-profit organization under theCrossing Over umbrella. This amajor change. All proceedsfrom the business are used todirectly support the ministry.Profits from Solomon’s Sup-plies will provide a steadystream of funding for CrossingOver. This provides an oppor-tunity to support the ministryand feel good about it, whileusing the same supplies youhave been using, only with adifferent provider.

What can you do to help? Pray for ex-offenders and

Crossing Over; order fromSolomon’s Supplies; considerfinancial support as a congre-gation, organization or indi-vidual; consider hiring thosewho have completed the train-ing; invite a representative to

St. John, Mayville, helps ‘Fill the Bowl’Sept. 26-27, 2008, was mission festival weekend at St. John,

Mayville. The theme was “Fill the Bowl,” a mission endeavor ofLutheran World Relief. LWR is attemptint to collect $500,000 byThanksgiving Day to help feed starving children around theworld. LWR reports that 16,000 children die each day from hun-ger-related causes—one child every five seconds. LWR is also in-volved with educating farm and community members toimprove farming and gardening practices.

The guest preacher was SWD President John Wille, who en-couraged members to fill the spiritual and physical needs fromthe rich supply of heavenly blessings received. A spaghetti din-ner was served as a fund raiser, including plenty of homemadedesserts. A kids’ carnival was also held, run by St. John’s studentcouncil. The Mayville High School steel drum band donated theirservices for entertainment. Members had an opportunity to votefor international, national and local mission projects that will besupported for the fiscal year. Over 200 attended the event.

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