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Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 120 S. Henry Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54302

(920) 468-4065

MARCH 2015

BEING TRANSPARENT WITH GOD By Pastor Dave

If you had a glass jar without a lid, and you could look around in there and see its contents. Transparency is a wonderful thing. It has great advantages.

Years ago the hot thing was Gerber Baby Food jars down in the Man-Cave, also known as the Home Workshop. You would get some clean

used jars, screw the lid to a board and fill the jars with various nuts, bolts, washers and the like. You could see what was in each one of

them. You could shake out the contents one piece at a time. If it was a screw, you could lean that jar over and watch one of those little fasteners wiggle its way to the lip of the jar and drop into your palm. Slick as can be. Yes sir!

Everyone likes glass jars, like for jam and jelly. You can see inside and know what is left.

Kids like glass jars for catching bugs. Now there is a memory. Hold on, a few months to go before you can catch those fireflies again. Pure wonder, that’s what that is!

In the near future, we will be covering the truth that God knows our hearts, our minds, the very words we are about to speak before we say them. To

Him, our minds are like glass jars. He can look right in there and see what is going on in our

hearts and minds. He can see when a word is about to spill out from the edge of our tongue! In other words, our thoughts, motives, hopes, expectations, opinions and the like, well, they are clearly visible to him.

You might say, we are transparent to Him. Now, that might make you feel uncomfortable. When privacy and security are rare, we protect it. We have firewalls and padlocks; passwords and passcodes; we have fences and alarms; we have remote security devices and keyless entry systems.

To someone 100 years ago, we look like we live in a whole lot of fear. There is nothing to fear knowing God can transparently see into our hearts and minds. That is, unless we have something to hide.

But in fact, there is no hiding. Adam and Eve tried that and it did not go so well for them. God knew they were in the bushes before He asked. So, if He knows your thoughts, why not talk to Him? He’s right there anyway. Tell him your worries, even though He already knows them. You will feel better knowing He knows too.

And why not make a short list of things you would like Him to help you with, or just plain give you. Go ahead ask. Ask every day. He probably won’t hand them to you, He will probably work with you to learn them. Oh, we don’t mean things with handles [you know, tangible things, like motorhomes and “stuff”]. Try asking for things without handles like, oh, say, generosity, or patience, or self-control or the ability to oversee your affairs better [administration].

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Consider talking with Him about those things throughout the day. Watch, He might just put you in a position to put them into practice, to polish them as a skill.

Oh yes, did you know you can pray with your eyes open? Yes, you sure can. Jesus did it, “When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you…’” John 17:1. Wowsers!

One of my favorite scenes in the film, “Fiddler on the Roof” is when the dad, Topol, stops his cart, sets it down, looks up to the sky and starts talking to God, right out loud! That’s faith! Topol was

transparent with God because he knew God was transparent with him.

We have all met folks who talk a lot. Are we familiar with folks who like to listen a lot? They do exist, God is one of them. He is always listening. And He wants us to do the talking.

Yup, He does. Look at this teeny tiny verse about talking a lot to God, “Pray without ceasing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

That just means, “Keep on talking - I am listening.”

Are you transparent with God? Actually, we are. Just forget that He can look inside us and see everything. That is a blessing, not something to be fearful of.

God bless your toes! Pastor Dave

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The Gospel of John on Your Journey to Easter

• You will probably get this newsletter by March 1.

• Lent will have already begun.

• March 1 to April 5 [Easter] is 36 days.

• There are 21 chapters in the Gospel of John.

• If you read a little over a chapter a day of John, from March 1

to April 5, you will have completed one account of the life of

Christ.

• You will be equipped for Easter.

• Passion week will mean more to you.

• The Good Friday event will captivate and stir you deeper.

• Easter will be brighter and more meaningful.

• Is there any reason not to read 1+ chapters a day of the Gospel of John starting on March 1?

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NEW MEMBER / REFRESHER COURSE OFFERED

Any persons (past 8th grade) interested in membership with Our Saviour Lutheran Church are asked to attend our new member classes on April 18 and April 25 from 8-11:30am. Those whose membership avenue would be Adult Confirmation would be invited to attend the service of their choice on Sunday, May 10 to take their Confirmation vows. Current members or anyone interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith and Our Saviour are also welcome to attend. Membership is NOT mandatory after attending these classes. Please RSVP to the church office (468-4065 or [email protected]).

mailto:[email protected]

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THE FAMILY PROJECT –

COMING TO OSLC THIS SUMMER

Why do families work? Because God Himself designed them! Thriving families

will lead to thriving communities, and thriving communities will transform the

world. People will find purpose, joy and redemption; and generation after generation will create a positive legacy.

The Family Project is a 12 session DVD experience for couples or small groups that explores the theological,

philosophical, and cultural underpinnings of the traditional family, and combines that information with inspiring

stories and practical tools to help 21st-century families thrive.

The Family Project also offers a hope-filled, optimistic antidote to the current landscape of familial breakdown,

sending a clear message that a return to the time-tested, historical model of the family is where so many of our

culture’s wounds begin to heal. It’s designed to develop a new appreciation for why family matters…based on a

bigger understanding of who God is in His character and why He created humanity the way He did. Equipped

with this information, viewers will also be exposed to a wealth of hands-on tools and resources to help them

embrace those values within their own families and pass them along to future generations.

This course will take place at OSLC during the week of June 22-26. The class will meet in the evenings from

5:30-8:30pm. Watch for more information. Call ahead to the church office (468-4065) to reserve your seat!

March 2015 OSLC Usher Schedule Date Service Lead Team

March 1, 2015 Su 7:45 John Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN Su 9:15 Randy Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Jennifer Linssen; †UN Su 10:45 Mike Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft March 4, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth) We 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick March 8, 2015 Su 7:45 Matthew Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux Su 9:15 Shelley Williams Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Rosemary & Steve Clark Su 10:45 Royal Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christiansen March 11, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth) We 6:30 Paul Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN March 15, 2015 Su 7:45 Mike Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler Su 9:15 Wendy Frick Roxanne & Randy Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Jack Grant; Mitch Waniger Su 10:45 Gerald Buechner Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg March 18, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth) We 6:30 David Haase Bobby Haase; Rich Spangenberg; †UN March 22, 2015 Su 7:45 Allen Knaus Clarence Ney; Jerry & Josh VanKauwenberg; Nathan Knaus Su 9:15 Dave Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer; †UN Su 10:45 Mike Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft March 25, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth) We 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick March 29, 2015 Su 7:45 John Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN Su 9:15 Randy Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Jennifer Linssen; †UN Su 10:45 Royal Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christiansen †UN-Usher Needed - If you'd like to volunteer as an usher; please contact the lead usher of the group you'd like to join,

or contact Rich Spangenberg at (920) 857-3014 or [email protected]


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MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING

A course on deep faith and Christian thought

Designed to leave an impression

7-8:30pm Tuesdays in March and April

Our Saviour Fellowship Hall

Come and join us during the Tuesday evenings of March (beginning March 3) and April for explorations

in the Scripture as it intersects the human experience of suffering and blessing. You will be challenged

to think, to feel, to search deeply into your soul. We will make practical application of what we know

and believe by putting our faith into practice. Come ready to stretch yourself spiritually. Pray for your

presenter! Sign up at the Welcome Center or contact the church office at 468-4065 / [email protected].

Learn things like:

1. Engage your “Freed will”

2. Detect your life’s meaning

3. Enjoy your “Incredible Now”

4. Don’t work against yourself

5. See yourself from a distance

6. Instantly switch your thinking

7. Stretch yourself

Suggested reading (but not needed):

The Book of Job

“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl

“Prisoners of our Thoughts” by Alex Pattakos

“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:16-18

40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion.

The current 40 Days for Life peaceful prayer vigil began Ash Wednesday, February 18th and will run throughout the season of Lent until Wednesday, April 1st. Join Pastor Yaw of St. John Lutheran Church in Pulaski and other Christians Weekly on Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm as we pray for an end to abortion.

We pray outside the Green Bay Planned Parenthood located next to Red Robin on South Oneida St. Become a voice for the voiceless –today!

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April 2015 OSLC Usher Schedule Date Service Lead Team

April 2, 2015 Th 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth)

Th 6:30 Paul Kuehl Bill Baneck; † UN; † UN

April 3, 2015 Fr 12:15

Fr 6:30 David Haase Bobby Haase; Rich Spangenberg; † UN

April 5, 2015 Su 6:00a Matthew Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux

Su 7:45 Mike Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler

Su 9:15 Shelley Williams Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Rosemary & Steve Clark

Su 10:45 Gerald Buechner Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg

April 9, 2015 Th 12:15

Th 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick

April 12, 2015 Su 7:45 Allen Knaus Clarence Ney; Jerry & Josh VanKauwenberg; Nathan Knaus

Su 9:15 Wendy Frick Roxanne & Randy Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Jack Grant; Mitch Waniger

Su 10:45 Mike Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft

April 16, 2015 Th 12:15

Th 6:30 Paul Kuehl Bill Baneck; † UN; † UN

April 19, 2015 Su 7:45 John Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; † UN

Su 9:15 Dave Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer; † UN

Su 10:45 Royal Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christiansen

April 23, 2015 Th 12:15

Th 6:30 David Haase Bobby Haase; Rich Spangenberg; † UN

April 26, 2015 Su 7:45 Matthew Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux

Su 9:15 Randy Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Jennifer Linssen; † UN

Su 10:45 Gerald Buechner Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg

April 30, 2015 Th 12:15

Th 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick

†UN-Usher Needed

If you'd like to volunteer as an usher; Please contact the Lead usher of the group

you'd like to join, or call Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014

or email "[email protected]"

COLLECTIONS TO HELP IN THIS LIFETIME

‘NO COST’ GIVING! – Bring in aluminum cans, Coke codes, ink cartridges, Box Tops for Education,

Nature’s Touch milk caps/pouch tops, Labels for Education and Kellogg’s Family Rewards codes (for a

sample of how to find this new product code, check out the office hallway bulletin board).

For a reminder and what symbols to look for, pick up a magnet at the Welcome Center at church. Place

it on your fridge and check it when tossing that box from tonight’s dinner.

COUPONS – We continue to collect manufacturer’s coupons to ship to our military families overseas.

Please bring in your Sunday paper and other manufacturers coupons as soon as you are able so they can

be clipped, sorted, packaged and sent. We CAN ACCEPT recently EXPIRED coupons so please

include them! Our goal is to mail a package to a base in Okinawa, Japan on a monthly basis.

Create a collection box at home and bring it when you come to church; ask your neighbors to save for

you, too! For questions, contact Michelle at 468-4065 or [email protected].


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HELP FOR THE HOMELESS COLLECTION

Help for the Homeless is an annual collection of personal hygiene and

household cleaning products. This year’s campaign will run from February

22-March 15.

Items focused on for this collection are personal hygiene items

(deodorant, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.) as well as cleaning

supplies (Mr. Clean, dishwashing detergent, laundry soap, etc.)

All items collected will be distributed to Family Services Crisis

Center / Open Door Youth, Family Services TLP, Forward Service Corporation

SHP, Freedom House, Golden House, Green Bay McKinney Vento Program, House

of Hope, Salvation Army Basic Needs, Salvation Army TLP, St John’s

Homeless Shelter, and St Vincent De Paul.

Collection boxes will be placed near the 2nd floor elevators, just

outside of the coat room. Thank you for your help!!

LENT and EASTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

There are NO mid-week services on Thursdays during Lent. Check the weekly bulletin for information on a meal between services (approximately 4:45-6:20pm) each night. The remaining Lenten schedule is below:

March 4 Lent Services 4 and 6:40pm March 11 Lent Services 4 and 6:30pm March 18 Lent Services 4 and 6:30pm March 25 Lent Services 4 and 6:30pm April 2 Maundy Thursday Services 4 and 6:30pm April 3 Good Friday Services 12:15 and 6:30pm April 3 7 Words Vigil 1:00 – 3:00pm April 5 Easter Services 6, 7:45, 9:15 and 10:45am

‘THE FEAST’! Looking for Christian community among

young adults in Green Bay? Join us for ‘The

Feast’, a Bible study designed for young adults.

We gather at 6pm on the 1st Tuesday of each

month at a local restaurant to share a meal,

study, and discuss topics about our faith. The

topic changes each month, so if you can't

make it every time, that is okay.

The Feast was started by Faith Lutheran

Church and is led by their Director of

Christian Education, Kyla Rodriguez. Plan to

join us on March 3rd,

6PM, at St. Brendan's

Inn (234 South

Washington Street,

Green Bay).

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Christian Writing Group at Our Saviour:

Our Saviour recently started a group to support and encourage Christians who write (or want to write.) The group meets on the first Monday of the month at 7pm in the parlor of OSLC. The March meeting is on the 2nd. Contact Deb Young ([email protected]) or Stephenie Hovland ([email protected]) for more information.

OFFICIAL ACTS Weddings: Amy Rounsville and Christopher Process

Married at Our Saviour on January 3, 2015

Received their Crown: Matthew J. Thomas

March 2, 1962 ~ May 12, 2014

Funeral service held on May 16, 2014

Baptisms: Eli Aaron Neiheisel

Born: March 21, 2014

Baptized: June 1, 2014

Son of Aaron and Kirstin (Helebrant) Neiheisel

Albert L. Jedlowski

June 28, 1940 ~ May 12, 2014

Funeral service held on May 16, 2014

Trenton Michael John Lund

Born: December 19, 2013

Baptized: June 8, 2014

Son of Jason Lund and Jenna Nelson

Lana Joy Leuthner

Born to Jesus: November 11, 2014

Funeral service held on November 22, 2014

Kennedy Noelle Elmer

Born: September 15, 2014

Baptized: December 21, 2014

Daughter of Jason and Tia Elmer

George H. Bruss, Jr.

December 15, 1918 ~ December 25, 2014

Funeral service held on December 29, 2014

Aleigha Love Rathbun

Born: December 21, 2014

Baptized: January 25, 2015

Daughter of Austin Rathbun and Chantel Van Lanen

Beverly Joyce Daul

February 23, 1930 ~ January 27, 2015

Funeral service held on February 3, 2015

Bentley Matthew Hoffman

Born: July 23, 2014

Baptized: February 8, 2015

Son of Jake and Deanice Barth

Gilbert Lambert

April 14, 1926 ~ January 28, 2015

Funeral service held on January 31, 2015

Membership Changes - IN Saribek Yaylolan and Amanda Kushava

Michael and Melissa Taylor

Jason and Jamie Wozniak (and baptized children Deanna,

Chase and Anthony)

Brookelynn DeJardin

Bill Smith

Brad Rymer

All by Adult Confirmation

Valera Ann Valesano

June 4, 1935 ~ January 30, 2015


Marvin D. Hoffmann

September 3, 1928 ~ February 5, 2015


Connie Jefrey

July 27, 1967 ~ February 9, 2015




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Advertisements in the business directory help Our Saviour defray the cost of ‘The Voice” each month.

If you would like to advertise, please contact Michelle in the church office at (920) 468-4065 or

[email protected]. Please support the sponsors who support us.

“Our Saviour’s Voice” is published monthly by Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Vacancy Editor, Michelle Burhite. Please feel free to contact the church office with constructive

suggestions and/or comments at [email protected]. Thanks to those who have already commented! We

are always seeking more congregational input and submissions.

OUR SAVIOUR STAFF

Senior Pastor – David H. Hatch (920) 609-0248 [email protected]

Associate Pastor – Greg Hovland (920) 544-3614 [email protected]

Church Office – Michelle Burhite (920) 468-4065 [email protected]

Preschool Director – Christina Scholz (920) 468-3596 [email protected]



March 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 G B Trinity Sunday 7:45am Trad Worship

7:45am Bible Study

9:15am Praise Worship

9:15am Bible Study

9:30am Sunday school

9:30am SS Bible Olympics

10:30am Bible Study

10:45am Trad Worship

2 3:30pm Trinity BB Practice

6:30pm Elders Meeting

7:00pm Writers’ Group

3 7am Bible Study

9am Bible Study

10:30am Staff Meeting

3:30pm Trinity BB Practice

6:30pm KINDLE Cluster

7:00pm Choir Practice

7:00pm Man’s Search for

Meaning

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4pm Worship

4:45pm Meal in Gym –

sponsor TBA

6:30pm Financial Peace

University

6:30pm Worship

5 3:00pm Trinity BB Practice

6pm Praise Band

6 6:00pm Prahl/Derenne

Wedding Rehearsal

NO Trinity Classes

NO Preschool Classes

7 8am Men’s Basketball

10am Men’s Bible Study

2:000pm Prahl/Derenne

Wedding

8 Mite Box Sunday

2:00am Daylight Saving

Time (Spring Ahead)

7:45am Trad Worship

7:45am Bible Study


9:15am Bible Study


10:30am Bible Study


9 2:00pm Chicks w/Stix

6pm P&F Meeting

6:45pm Church Council

10 7am Bible Study

9am Bible Study


6:30pm KINDLE Cluster



Meaning

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4pm Worship

4:45pm Meal in Gym by

LWML & Chicks w/Stix

6:30pm Financial Peace

University

6:30pm Worship

12 3pm Fish Fry Prep

6pm Praise Band

13 5pm Monthly Fish Fry



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7:45am Trad Worship

7:45am Bible Study


w/SS Assist

9:15am Bible Study


10:30am Bible Study


w/Holy Baptism

16 7PM Board of Education

17 St. Patrick’s Day 7am Bible Study

9am Bible Study




Meaning

18 4pm Worship

4:45pm Meal in Gym for

NEWLHS Mission Trip

6:30pm Worship

7:30pm Evangelism

19 6pm Praise Band

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22 NEWLHS Sunday 7:45am Trad Worship

7:45am Bible Study


9:15am Bible Study


10:30am Bible Study


23 6:30pm GBLSA

7pm Stewardship

24 7am Bible Study

9am Bible Study




Meaning

25 4pm Worship

4:45pm Meal in Gym by

Altar Guild

6:30pm Worship

26 6pm Praise Band

6pm VBS Planning

Meeting

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29 Palm Sunday 7:45am Trad Worship

7:45am Bible Study


9:15am Bible Study


10:30am Bible Study

10:45am Lenten Pageant

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SPRING BREAK BEGINS

– NO Preschool or

Trinity Classes all week

31 7am Bible Study

9am Bible Study




Meaning

Holy Week / Easter:

Maundy Thursday (4/2) – Services at 4 and 6:30pm (NO meal)

Good Friday (4/3) – Services at 12:15pm and 6:30pm

Seven Words Vigil – 1-3pm

Easter Sunday (4/5) – Services at 6am, 7:45am, 9:15am and 10:45am

NO Sunday school classes

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