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Newsleer from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School Can God take my guilt away? This month’s favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 5:21 “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” “I wish I could take it all away,” Mom whispered to her suffering five-year-old son. He had the flu for a couple of days now, and Mom’s heart was broken. As he lay in his bed suffering from the chills and a fe- ver, there wasn’t much Mom could do except give him some children’s flu medicine and just be there for him. Mom felt helpless and wished she could take it all away from him. She even wished she could have the flu instead of her son. When children are sick, the love of Mom and Dad really starts to shine through. In a heartbeat, parents go to extra lengths to make sure their kids are feeling as comfortable as possible. If you’re a parent, you’ve been there. You make sure their pillow is extra fluffy. You bring their favorite juice box. You provide their favorite movie to watch. And any me you hear them call, you quickly respond with, “What can I do for you?” The love of Mom and Dad goes so far that if they could take the sickness away, even be- come sick instead of their child, they would. But they can’t, and it hurts. Has there ever been a time when you wished you could take it all away? Not just a sickness of a child, but something you did that you re- ally regret? Maybe it was something you did to end a close relationship with a friend. Maybe you said something to a family member that you wish you could take back. Maybe it was something that only you know about, but it haunts you each day. It’s at moments like these that God’s love really starts to shine through. He knows your sin, your guilt, your regrets. But God doesn’t just wish He could take them away. He did take them away. Jesus forgave them all! God took your sin and guilt away when He put them on His only Son, Jesus. God loves you so much that Jesus died for your sin so that you would not have to. God forgave your guilt. God now considers you right with Him because of what Jesus did for you. Wish your guilt and regrets could be taken away? They were. In their place, Jesus gives you forgiveness and eternal life. Now that’s a love that shines through!

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  • Newsletter from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School

    Can God take my guilt away?

    This month’s favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 5:21

    “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

    “I wish I could take it all away,” Mom whispered to her suffering five-year-old son. He had the flu for a couple of days now, and Mom’s heart was broken.

    As he lay in his bed suffering from the chills and a fe-ver, there wasn’t much Mom could do except give him some children’s flu medicine and just be there for him. Mom felt helpless and wished she could take it all away from him. She even wished she could have the flu instead of her son.

    When children are sick, the love of Mom and Dad really starts to shine through. In a heartbeat, parents go to extra lengths to make sure their kids are feeling as comfortable as possible. If you’re a parent, you’ve been there.

    You make sure their pillow is extra fluffy. You bring their favorite juice box. You provide their favorite movie to watch. And any time you hear them call, you quickly respond with, “What can I do for you?”

    The love of Mom and Dad goes so far that if they could take the sickness away, even be-come sick instead of their child, they would. But they can’t, and it hurts.

    Has there ever been a time when you wished you could take it all away? Not just a sickness of a child, but something you did that you re-ally regret? Maybe it was something you did to end a close relationship with a friend.

    Maybe you said something to a family member that you wish you could take

    back. Maybe it was something that only you know about, but it haunts you each day.

    It’s at moments like these that God’s love really starts to shine through. He knows your

    sin, your guilt, your regrets. But God doesn’t just wish He could take them away. He did take them away. Jesus forgave them all!

    God took your sin and guilt away when He put them on His only Son, Jesus. God loves you so much that Jesus died for your sin so that you would not have to. God forgave your guilt. God now considers you right with Him because of what Jesus did for you.

    Wish your guilt and regrets could be taken away? They were. In their place, Jesus gives you forgiveness and eternal life. Now that ’s a love that shines through!

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  • 1) Heather and Greg Dietzler (12)

    10) Shelly and Ben Eberlein (7)

    11) Jerry and Donna Marks (64)

    Pastor and Claudia Valleau (46)

    18) Ed and Pat Tesch (58)

    24) John and Darlene Estlund (52)

    25) Brian and Misty Nelson (30)

    30) Andy and Margie Hogan (45)

    31) Chad and Sheila Beyer (24)

    1) Fern Fregien

    3) Dale Brahmsteadt

    6) Misty Nelson

    9) Sherrie Cepress

    Dan Spaulding

    10) Sue Follett

    Judy Martin

    11) Karl Kuenzel

    15) Bertie Schroeder

    16) Jackie Ryun

    18) Nils Carlson

    19) Tom Graumann

    20) Madison Dietzler

    Tyler Hogan

    21) Tyler Beyer

    22) Geneva Krahn

    23) Katie Kubat

    24) Dave Bonsack

    Pat Rozelle

    25) Shena Davis

    26) Bruce Mohns

    27) Dave Etter

    28) Danny Spaulding

    29) Sue Berdan

  • Rose & Tom Adams

    Erik & Leah Alair

    Ron & Diane Bannerman

    Gary Bauer

    Roger Beyer

    Julie Bunt

    Pauline Cattanach

    Mary Cline

    Elaine Craig

    Dave & Jill

    Mandy Ehlke

    John Estlund

    Pastor Robert Hartman

    Karen Heiman

    Scott & Debbie Heiman Family

    Connie Heitl

    Ben Holberg

    Sean Jenkins in TN

    Katie & Lily

    Baby Oliver Kisewski

    Elmer Loechler

    Donna Marks, Jerry’s wife

    Jonathan Mittelsteadt

    Dr. Roger Newman

    Becky & Sam Piper

    Violet Powell

    Elliot Przybylski

    Rodney & mother, Ruth

    Pat & Alan Rozelle

    Jackie Ryun

    Ryan, Betty H’s grandson

    David Seidler

    Family of Eugene Sigmund

    Lorna Skicki

    Loren Tullberg

    Al Weiland

    Pastor Mike Wolff

    Family of Elton Zuege

    ONLINE REQUESTS

    Sarah Allerding’s Grandmother

    Dyde in France

    Forrest & Elizabeth in CA

    Pat Hunziker in IN

    Janet in CA

    Junita in Hong Kong

    Family of Jennifer Koniar

    Kristin in US

    Liam

    Rev Dr Karl & Karen Kuenzel, Ecuador & family

    Dr. Cheli & DeeDee Marichal

    Markka, Joanne Farrington’s daughter

    Melissa in England

    Dan Raney in IL

    Robert in Ecuador

    Pastor Nathan Schulte

    in Ecuador

    Sonia in India

    Pastor Philip & Kathryn Strack-bein in Ecuador

    Dr. Shannon Straszewski

    Syed Gul in Pakistan

    Gloria Walters in NY

    Those who are in the heat of afflictions, O God, console, support and

    in Your due time deliver. God of all compassion, visit the sick with

    healing, the troubled with calm, the grieving with comfort, and the

    dying with peace. O Lord, hear the cries of your people, that those in

    any need or pain may find healing and relief according to Your

    gracious will. Amen

  • August greetings,

    The recent Congregational Meeting got me thinking about volunteering. Good Shepherd

    is blessed with many wonderful volunteers, but based on the discussion during that meeting it

    was obvious we need more. We know that God wants our faith to be evident to others. In

    James 2:14, the following questions are posed. “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says

    that he has faith but has no works? Such “faith” cannot save him, can it?” Our works can have a

    major influence on the both the physical and spiritual life of others, including non-believers.

    Volunteering is one way to live your faith. This month I want to share some of the health bene-

    fits of volunteering. This information comes from the Mayo Clinic website, but similar thoughts

    are found on other sites.

    1.Volunteering decreases the risk of depression. Research has shown that volun-

    teering leads to lower rates of depression, especially for individuals 65 and old-

    er. Volunteering increases social interaction and helps build a support system

    based on common interests — both of which have been shown to decrease de-

    pression.

    2.Volunteering helps people stay physically and mentally active. Volunteer activi-

    ties get you moving and thinking at the same time. One study found that volun-

    teering among adults age 60 and over provided benefits to physical and mental

    health. Another study found that, in general, volunteers report better physical

    health than do non-volunteers. Older volunteers experience greater increases in

    life satisfaction and greater positive changes in their perceived health as a result

    of volunteering.

    3.Volunteering may reduce stress levels. Volunteering may enhance a person’s so-

    cial networks to buffer stress and reduce risk of disease. By savoring time spent

    in service to others, you will feel a sense of meaning and appreciation, both giv-

    en and received, which can have a stress-reducing effect.

    4.Volunteering may help you live longer. An analysis of data from the Longitudinal

    Study of Aging found that individuals who volunteer have lower mortality rates

    than those who do not, even when controlling for age, gender and physical

    health. In addition, several studies have shown that volunteers with chronic or

    serious illness experience declines in pain intensity and depression when serving

    as peer volunteers for others also suffering from chronic pain.

    5.Volunteering helps you meet others and develop new relationships. One of the

    best ways to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships is to partic-

    ipate in a shared activity together. Volunteering is a great way to meet new

    people who share common interests with you. Dedicating your time as a volun-

    teer also helps you expand your network and practice social skills with others.

  • My suggestion is don’t wait to be “asked”, instead “volunteer”. You can get some service ideas by looking at the church website under “Serve.” Not sure what area of service fits you best? Check out the Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool on the WELS website at https://wels.net/wp-content/uploads/sgt/sgdt-1.html . Warning, the tool is 95 questions long.

    May God bless all you do as a volunteer,

    Kathy Lee, RN

    As the newly elected congregation Vice-President and Chairman of the Stewardship

    Committee, I want to thank the members of Good Shepherd that elected me to this

    position.

    I will be approaching men and women of our congregation who may be willing to serve

    a one or two year term on the Stewardship Committee. This would be an appointment

    by the Church Council. If you are interested, please call me at 715-459-8571 or talk to

    any Council members.

    For your reference, our Good Shepherd Constitution Article VII, Duties of Members

    reads as follows:

    A. It shall be the privilege and responsibility of all communicant members to attend

    services regularly and partake of Holy Communion with due frequency.

    B. It shall be the privilege and responsibility of all members to bring up their children

    in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) and to this end,

    teach them God’s Word in the home, send them to Sunday School, if possible to

    a Christian Day School, and to catechetical instruction, and encourage them to

    attend divine services regularly.

    C. It shall be the privilege and responsibility of every communicant member to con-

    tribute according to the time, ability, and treasure that the Lord gives toward

    the various purposes and programs of the home church and school, and the var-

    ious activities of Synod, and in general to assist in bearing its burdens, as well as

    giving financial aid to all other activities that the congregation has made her

    concern.

    Our Stewardship Committee will use the foregoing as a guide to serve our congregation.

    Yes, we are all busy; however, If you are willing to share your God-given time and

    ability in this way, please contact me. Thank you.

    Ron Fregien

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  • “On the day when I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Psalm 56:3

    The Bible is refreshingly honest, isn’t it? The Psalmist David doesn’t say,

    “if I am afraid.”, rather the Holy Spirit taught David to write, “when I am

    afraid.” All human beings on earth – Christians and non-Christians– deal with

    unease and fear: fear of getting sick, fear of a test a doctor may be ordering for

    us, fear of never meeting the right person to marry, and a host stressors

    As David’s back is up against the wall his enemies were closing

    in. David had been running for his life away from a powerful murderer

    with an army of soldiers. While doing that, David runs into the arms

    of another jealous and dangerous enemy.

    From the frying pan into the fire. The natural

    thing is to be afraid. David does not hide his fear.

    No, God instructed His psalm-writer to use these

    words: “On the day when I am afraid, I will trust in

    You.” Ps. 56:3 Was his fear real? Read for yourself:

    “By David. A Miktam. when the Philistines had

    seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for a man pants as he

    pursues me. All day long an attacker presses against me. Those who

    spy on me pant as they pursue me all day long. Yes, many are attack-

    ing me boldly. All day long they twist my words. All their thoughts

    against me are evil. They gather together. They hide. They try to trip

    me by grabbing my heels while they wait to take my life. Ps. 56:1–2, 5

    –6

    Yet, more than once in this psalm, David said, “I will not fear”

    Ps. 56:4,11. So how can David really say that when he is afraid, on the

    run or in captivity with his very life on the line? David could face horrifying tri-

    als because David knew where to turn in horrifying trials. “On the day when I

    am afraid, I will trust in You. In God I praise His word. In God I trust. I will

    not fear. What can flesh do to me?” Psalm 56:3–4

    “When I am afraid . . . ” God reveals that the danger, the trial, the fear of

    David was real. Philistines cruelty made the butchery of islamicism look like

    child’s play. And King Saul and his army added deep and great anxiety.

    “I am afraid” These are plain words from this warrior on the run for his life.

    But for not long.

    “When I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God I praise His word. In

    God I trust. I will not fear.” Anytime you see someone move from “I am

    afraid” to “I will not fear,” be curious and ask how. Surely David overcame fear

    and his story might inspire someone who is afraid. But God reveals the “How

    to” trust in God when our fears come at us.

    What happened with David between “I am afraid” and “I will not fear”?

  • David trust in God. So, trust in God when you are afraid. “On the day when I am

    afraid, I will trust in You. In God I praise His word. In God I trust. I will not fear.

    What can flesh do to me?” Psalm 56:3–4

    David trusted, even praised, God’s word. He did not pray vague prayers of hope.

    God’s Word anchored David’s faith onto specific promises of God. Instead of dwelling

    on the terrifying real danger, David set his mind on God’s words. Slowly, threats weak-

    ened as the strength and gracious power of God becomes closer and clearer.

    GET THE WORD ON THE WORD! Linger in in Psalm 119. Nowhere

    else in the Bible is Scripture exalted and celebrated like it is in Scrip-

    ture’s longest chapter. Tucked into those 176 verses, though, are notes

    on the power of God’s word to calm our fears and carry us through sor-

    row.

    “My soul melts with sorrow. By Your words make me stand firm.”

    Psalm 119:28.

    “I have suffered much. Lord, give me life according to Your words.”

    Psalms119:107.

    “You are my Hiding Place and my Shield. I wait confidently for

    Your word.” Psalm 119:114.

    “I get up before dawn, and I cry for help. I wait confidently for Your

    word”. Psalm 119:147.

    “Officials persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at

    Your word.” Psalm 119:161.

    “This is how I will know that God is for me. In God I praise a word.

    In the Lord I praise a word. In God I trust. I will not be afraid.

    What can man do to me?” Psalm 56:9-11.

    God is for you. And if God is for you, who can possibly be against you (Romans 8:31)? When fears come — and they will come, even today —

    you know where to go for peace that surpasses

    all understanding. And Jesus says to you, “I have

    told you these things, so that you may have peace

    in Me. In this world you are going to have trouble.

    But be courageous! I have overcome the

    world.” (John 16:33). And because you are in him,

    and He lives in you, through faith, you have over-

    come the world (1 John 5:4–5).

    So snuggle up onto God’s lap. Rest your head on His

    arm and as He holds you. Sing along David, “I will trust

    in You...I will not fear.”

    From my family to you and yours, happy resting!

    Alive in Jesus! Pastor Tullberg

  • Our Ladies’ Group quietly gathers gifts from our members and friends over the year. They

    pool them and use them to support and encourage our missionaries and their families, our

    students attending school, those preparing for the public ministry. They also carry out a

    Christian communication ministry for our members with cards and notes. However, the

    various avenues people used for quietly giving are now not able to be used for a while be-

    cause of the wuhan virus.

    If you are able and willing, please consider giving an additional support-gift to our Ladies’

    Group ministries. We thank this faithful quiet group for their continual prayers and en-

    couragements of the members and friends of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School.

  • Music Honors

    Jayme Brahmsteadt was one of six seniors recognized during a virtual Honors

    Convocation on May 7 for her contributions to Wisconsin Lutheran College’s (WLC)

    music program. The Golden Lyre Award was awarded to Jayme and another stu-

    dent in recognition of their talent and contributions to the programs of the WLC

    music department. Jayme said, “Singing in the Wisconsin Lutheran Choir and

    Chamber Choir has impacted my life in an astounding way. Learning from Dr.

    Nowack, among other faculty, I have grown immensely as a musician. My most

    memorable choir experience took place on the 2017 choir tour to Washington and

    Alaska. We sang Felix Mendelssohn’s For God Commanded Angels in front of the

    visible mountain summit of Denali, North America’s highest peak! I thank the Lord

    endlessly for these gratifying college memories as I prepare for my career and life

    in service to Him.” Jayme majored in Music and Business Administration. (Edited

    from the Wisconsin Lutheran College Magazine.)

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