Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA310 S. Superior St.Antigo WI 54409715/623-3102Address Service Requested

CALVARY CURRENTS

2019

Calvary Lutheran Church310 S. Superior St.Antigo, WI 54409

Church Phone 715/623-3102In case of emergency pastoral care: Rev. Betty Wyatt 715-219-8132 / Deacon Pam Werth 715-219-6363

Adm. Asst.: Lynda Eschmann (calvary.antigo@frontier.com) Lynda’s cell:715-216-0342 Home:715-623-7938Custodian: Richard Tews 715/623-3522

Your Church Council for 2019:Dan Young: President - 715-253-3938Dale Waterhouse: Vice President - 715-623-3523Joann Schmidt: Treasurer - 715-216-7106 Angie Close: 715-610-7118 Linda Grall: 715-623-3910 Edd Hill: 715-501-0418Julie Kubiaczyk: 715-627-4077 Craig Nelson: 715-623-4154

July 2019Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 26:00 pm Council Meeting

3 4No Thursday Worship

53:30 pmBradley/Smith meetingWith Pastor Wyatt.

6

710 am Worship withHoly Communion(Pastor Jeff Martinson)

89:00 am Quilting

Calvary hostingPie in the Park atMusic in the Park

91:00 pm Worship andMusic Committee

10 116:00 pm Worship withHoly Communion(Pastor Betty Wyatt)

12 1310 AM Grief Support

1410 am Worship withHoly Communion(Pastor Bruce Beyer)Donut Sunday

159:00 am Quilting

16 17 186:00 pm Worship withHoly Communion(Pastor Betty Wyatt)

19 20

2110 am Worship with(Edd Hill)

229:00 am Quilting

23 24 256:00 pm Worship withHoly Communion(Pastor Betty Wyatt)

264:00 p.m.Bradley/SmithRehearsal

2712:00 Bradley/Smith Wedding

2810 am Worship withHoly Communion(Pastor Bruce Beyer)

299:00 am Quilting

30 316:00 pm Ministry ProfileTeam Meeting @ CLC

Council Person in Charge: Dan YoungSunday Altar Guild July: Joann Schmidt Thursday Altar Guild: Jan Young, Rachel Noskowiak, Karen TrautThursday Service Ushers & Greeters: Loren & Wilma Lucia

Sunday Ushers & Greeters Sunday Lectors* Sunday Communion Assistants July 07 Ron & Connie Peterka July 07 Karen Cromwell July 07 Dan YoungJuly 14 Gene & Shirley Mackey July 14 Dick Strasser July 14 Connie PeterkaJuly 21 Scott & Penny Schumitsch July 21 Kathy Stockhaus July 21 Julie KubiaczykJuly 28 Dick Strasser & Larry Poltrock July 28 Dick Strasser July 28 Robin Gardner

*A Lector Schedule is posted on the bulletin board – if you would like to serve Calvary in this way please select the date you are willing to read – lessons are available several weeks ahead of time in the church office.

Note: Acolytes are not scheduled during the summer months but volunteers are encouraged to serve. If there is no acolyte the ushers will be responsible for the lighting of the altar candles.

Dear Calvary Friends,Thank you for the gift card in honor of my graduation from seminary! Barnes and Noble is one of my favorite stores!!! I bought Roma Downey’s book – “Box of Butterflies”, which I am enjoying.

God’s Blessings Always,

Deacon Pam

About the ECSWWe are part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),and part of the East Central Synod of WI which consists of 85,000 Lutherans in 125 congregations.

Leadership:The Synod is led by Bishop who oversees the ministry of the pastors and the congregations. The Bishop carries out the work of the Synod along with the Synod Council, Synod staff and the committees of the Synod. Together they seek to help congregations discern what God is up to in their context and communities.

Territory: The Synod is divided into six conferences: Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Shawano, Tomorrow River, and Wisconsin River Valley. These conferences are made up of 20 Counties in East Central Wisconsin which are: Door, Kewaunee, Brown, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac, Calumet, Winnebago, Outagamie, Shawano, Oconto, Menominee, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Wood, Portage, Waupaca, Waushara, Marquette and Green Lake.

Stewardship: 50% of our annual budget is given to support mission around the world through the work of the ELCA. An additional 8% of our budget fuels mission partnerships such as seminaries, Wisconsin Council of Churches, and Young Adult Ministries. The ECSW is one of the top contributors among all the synods to the World Hunger program of the ELCA. Our synod is diverse, rich in tradition, and growing in faith. Our people give boldly to help those who are in need across the world.

Join Bishop Mansholt on a trip to the Holy Land!March 23-31 2020

Join Bishop Gerald Mansholt - and your fellow ECSW Lutherans - for a special synodical group pilgrimage to the Holy Land! Planned stops include Nazareth, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Jordan River Baptismal Site, Dome of the Rock, Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Mount of Olives, and Bethlehem with optional homestay, and more. We’ll also break bread with local religious and community leaders, peace-builders, and community members, including from partner ministries of the Evangelical Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and Lutheran World Federation. And for three days, we’ll experience MEJDI’s UN award winning Dual Narrative touring program, with Israeli and Palestinian guide in dialogue on contested issues and sites. More information can be found on ecsw.org website.

WELCA Fall RetreatSeptember 20 - September 21

September 20-21 at Imago Dei Village. Kay Zastrow will speak on the Power of Unity and Mary Jo Mettler will give an update on the Current for Curran Hospital in Liberia Project. Contact Carol Cleveland (cacleveland50@gmail.com) for more information.

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Please be advised that the Eastern Lay School will not be offering classes during the 2019-2020 academic year. This decision was difficult and was made only after consulting with the Bishop and Synod staff.

Over the past several years the number of students enrolling has continued to decline, despite having made adjustments to the program. In each of the past two years, there have only been 4 new students.

During the coming year, alumni from the program (who have been acting as the Coordinating Team) along with Synod staff (and hopefully some interested pastors), will consult with stakeholders throughout the synod and other lay ministry programs in order to re-tool our Lay School to better meet the needs of individuals, pastors and congregations.

The Central Lay School, which holds classes in Wausau, will continue to meet and anyone in the ECSW is welcome to participate. 

The Central Lay School of Ministry meets at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church in Wausau (3200 North Mountain Rd, Wausau, WI 54401) It is a ministry of the East Central Synod of Wisconsin.

You can find information about that program on the Synod website.

Please remember both Lay School programs in your prayers. Sincerely,

The Eastern Lay School Coordinating Team

50 years ago June 20, 1969 (as reported in the Antigo Daily Journal)Rev. Dean C. Marin will conduct his first service at the Calvary Lutheran Church on Sunday at 9 a.m. A news story about the event lists a large number of honored guests, who will be attending the event.

75 years ago June 15, 1944 (as reported in the Antigo Daily Journal)On Monday, the Calvary Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School will start its 1944 session at 9 a.m. going until 11:45 a.m. The program is designed to be a learning experience and at the same time offer the young people a good time.

Congratulations to members Julie LaMahieu and Carl Theilman married at Calvary on June 8, 2019. Congratulations!We wish you the very best, Mr. and Mrs. Theilman.

Thank you Members of Calvary for all you do!

Month of July

01 Bryson Depies Dale Peterson02 Emma Brown Karen Williams05 John Wagner06 Peggy Benes Kately Parilek08 Michael Clay Terry Swanson10 Janette Diestler Sue Fritsche Ron Peterka11 Kristi Poltrock12 Brian Edwards Kaleb Jaje16 Kim Dolezal Seth Nelson Laura Zimmerman17 Larry Hilger20 Delby Low23 Candi Bolson Braxton Olson25 Chelsea Kubiaczyk26 Hiliary Bolson27 Samatha Bradley29 Taytum Cross Scott Schumitsch30 Brian Clark

Life Is Wild! God is Good! Vacation Bible School

Sponsored by:Calvary Lutheran

Antigo United MethodistSt. John’s Lutheran

August 11 – 14, 2019Sunday through Wednesday Ages 4K-5th Grade 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Location: United Methodist2034 Fifth Ave. ~ AntigoPhone: 715-623-3802

Registration forms are available on the table in the Narthex at Calvary or callthe church office: 715-623-3102

Registration due by July 15 to receive a t-shirt.(orders need to be placed)

PIE IN THE PARK: Calvary will be serving Pie-in-the-Park for Music in the Park on Monday, July 8. We need your help. A sign-up sheet is posted for workers and bakers on the board in the Narthex. We need between 25 – 30 pies, so please help with this fundraising event. Money raised will be applied to our parking lot loan.

Did you or your child attend summer camp or Confirmation Camp?

If so, you can remember what a great time you had and what a wonderful experience it can be for most individuals. Please read the flyer from Crossways located at the Connection Desk regarding the shortage of leadership in the ELCA and how congregations are looking for a partner in ministry - like Crossways. Crossways can provide faith formation opportunities that many congregations cannot offer. If you have any questions please speak with our member Kathy Stockhaus, Calvary’s Crossways representative.

Richard TewsCheck out the flower garden on the south side of the church entry way.The Iron Cross was commissioned by Richard Tews and made by a very talented Wisconsin Blacksmith. There are 3 turns in the cross to represent the Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Check out the details in the iron work and the beautiful flowers! Than you, Richard, for the cross and the beautiful flowers!

Linda GrallLinda is chairperson of our Outreach Committee. She takes care of our outdoor portable sign and is responsible for all the creative messages andinformation posted on the sign. She also is the main contributor to our Web-Page and Facebook Page. Thank you so much for all you do. . .In front and behind the scenes.

Jan YoungJan seems to be our resident photographer and her talents are appreciated. Thank you for the Confirmation Pictures. Jan also is our computer grugru. Thank you for all your help.

Pictured: Our 2019 Confirmands and Instructor: Elena Bussiere, Landon Nelson, Reed Kuenzli and Deacon Pam Werth. Deacon Pam also lead service on

Pentecost and Confirmation Sunday.

Pastor Robert Langseth Pastor Bob is the father of member Todd Langseth and grandfather of graduate Eric Langseth. He lead the service on June 2, Recognition Sunday for our High School Graduates. His sermon was titled “Set of the Sail”. It was a very inspiring message. We also thank him for his Special

Offering to Calvary “From the God who Sets the Sail ~ in honor of the Senior Class 2019”. Pictured on the left: Eric Langseth, Emma Brown, and Erik Nelson. Pictured on the right: Delores, Eric and Pastor Bob Langseth.

Additional Thank You Notes:

We also would like to that Edd Hill and Dale Waterhouse for stepping in to lead services when fill-in pastors are not available. They do a great job!

The Women of Calvary thank Karen Traut for her donation of the beautiful, new Pioneer Women Slow Cooker for the church kitchen. It is a great and much needed addition.

Larry Poltrock continues to provide his services for cutting the lawn and maintaining the yard. This is a great gift to Calvary.

Crop Walk Up Date: It is reported that 3 area churches participated in the Crop Walk held on Sunday, June 2. Total Walkers were 29 and total amount raised was $1,175.00. Calvary had 15 walkers participate and raised $446.00. We thank everyone for their efforts in this important

fundraising event. Calvary also has regained the “Golden Sneaker Award” for having the most walkers. Check out the BIG SHOE in the Library Bookcase located in the Narthex.

Thank you to Julie Kubiaczyk for coordinating this event for Calvary.

Woodchucks Game 2019Calvary had 19 people attend the Woodchucks Game on Sunday, June 23. What a fun event! The first few innings were a little iffy on weather – but it turned out to be a great day. Sorry we don’t have pictures of everyone. Gene & Shirley Mackey’s grandson, Ivar (age 8) and granddaughter, Eden (age 5) were chosen to participate in the “Mustard and Ketchup Race”. . . they were adorable as little bottles of ketchup and mustard . . .but their big thrill was the ride in the golf cart around the bases. Dan Young’s granddaughter, Amelia Vaughn, won a race as the Little Bee. . . and Lucky Row #2 won a slice of pizza for everyone in the row, thanks to Dan Young’s son-in-law, Bill Vaughn, who answered the trivia questions correctly.