CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH

June 2016 Calvary

Crossroads

1750 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-786-4010 E-mail: calvary@calvarylc.com www.calvarylc.com

WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturdays @ 5:00 pm Sundays @ 9:00 am

Web links: Website: www.calvarylc.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CalvaryLC

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul;

He that keepeth understanding Shall find good.

Proverbs 19:8 (NIV)

Happy Father’s Day

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OUR MISSION & VISION: The vision of Calvary Lutheran Church is:

“Sharing the life-changing message of Jesus Christ”

Mission Statement: Calvary Lutheran Church is a family of

Christians, directed by the Holy Spirit, growing as disciples

of Jesus through worship, Biblical study and prayer that are

shared with the community and world.

From the Pastor’s Study

Pastor Dawn Lyn Spies Calvary Lutheran Church + Interim Pastor 1750 N. Calhoun Road + Brookfield, WI 53005 Office 262.786.4010 + Text 760.208.0986 PastorDawn@CalvaryLC.com

Maintaining Unity: What is a Pastor & What is Pastoral Leadership?

“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy

of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and

meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to main-

tain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” — Ephesians 4:1-3

Perhaps one of the most misunderstood and neglected aspects of

leadership within congregations is that of maintaining unity. Although

this is, or should be, one of the primary tasks of the pastor, he or she

cannot create and maintain unity alone. It is the work of the leadership

team as a whole — pastor, congregational officers and council. Indeed,

the NALC model constitution, article 12.04.f states one of the responsi-

bilities of the council is:

To promote a congregational climate of peace and goodwill,

and, as differences and conflicts arise, to foster resolution of

such conflicts according to Biblical principles.

In 1986, after five years in my first congregation, I was

asked by my bishop to consider being called to a congregation in

Colorado Springs which had been conflicted for 15 years (they

were only in existence for 15 years!). After accepting the call

and beginning our ministry together at this troubled church,

many folks were baffled that in spite of the many visitors who

showed up for worship each week, they rarely returned and the

congregation rarely welcomed new members. I was baffled that

our congregational leaders couldn’t see the simple fact that visi-

tors don’t want to join a congregation that is conflicted! One

Sunday morning visit was enough to sense the tension, pain and

hurt present in the congregation.

Thankfully, the climate changed and growth began to hap-

pen. But this experience impressed upon me the reality that one

of the greatest hindrances to evangelism, mission and growth

within any congregation is conflict and disharmony within the

body.

Whether the conflict and tension is between the pastor and

council, members of the leadership team, or rank and file mem-

bers of the congregation, lack of unity and harmony within a

The Calvary Crossroads is published monthly. All news articles should be submitted to the church office by the deadline listed on the church calendar. Electronic submissions are preferred (email: communications@calvarylc.com).

If you received this issue via email only and would like to receive a printed copy in the mail, please contact the Calvary church office. (262.786.4010) Printed copies are available at the church also.

Greetings Church! As you may know, we are a part of the NALC – the North American Lutheran Church. The national office sends

out a regular newsletter, NALC News, and this month there was a wonderful article about the church, the role of the pastor and how we live

as the People of God within this community. I thought it was timely, so I’ve included it here. I hope you find it encouraging!

Pastor Wendel begins with an example of a church in conflict who had a hard time welcoming visitors. One of the amazing gifts of

Calvary is our welcoming and warm community! We are not a church in conflict. Yet, as People of God, we are called to live differently

in this world. My favorite sections are #4 and #5 toward the end. We are a church that knows well that conflict is not to be handled with

gossip or grudges. We follow Matthew 18:15-20, first going to the person who we have a disagreement with, then – if resolution or

forgiveness cannot be found – we seek out the Pastor to assist.

We are a people of God’s word (see #5) and it has been a blessing to continue in this study of our Lord and Savior Together!

Happy Reading! Pastor Dawn

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Serving At Worship

Serving at

Worship

June 4/5 Sat. 5p; Sun.-9:00a Graduate Recogni-tion

June 11/12 Sat. 5p; Sun.-9:00a

June 18/19 Sat. 5p; Sun.-9:00a Father’s Day / Youngquist Dedica-tion / Food Sunday

June 25/26 Sat. 5p; Sun.-9:00a

ACOLYTES

Kian Leonard Jared Springer

Connor Morris Natalie Anderson

Bobby Vollmar Rebecca Warber

Natalie Anderson Connor Morris

ALTAR GUILD Jan Chesner Martha Altmin

Jonni Roush Ruth Young

RoJean Holler Jan Tschetter

Shirley Brodell Marge Tyne

ASSITING MINISTER Larry Bonier Lee Tyne

DEACONS

[Sat] Lydia Trudell [Sun] Keith Pierce, Karen Pierce, Terry Trotier

[Sat] Ernie Kretschmann [Sun] Larry Bonier, Sue Rowe, Mary Smith

[Sat] Ernie Kretschmann [Sun] Larry Bonier, Bill Clayton, Carol Roe

[Sat] Sue Rowe [Sun] Carol Roe, Cindy Rooks, Bill Clayton

ALTAR FLOWERS Kris Lewandowski Judy Sayas

Springer Family Jim & Nancy Marsho

Grace & Gordy Gunnlaugsson

GREETERS

[Sat] Ray & Jan Chesner [Sun] Judy Sayas, Judy DeBruine, Maxine Weisbrodt

[Sat] Bill Anderson, Jeanette Ketelsen [Sun] Wayne & Bonnie Johnson, Grace & Gordy Gunnlaugsson

[Sat] Scott & Peggy Langelin [Sun] George & Carol Rooney, Gael Hirth, Lillian Veenendaal

[Sat] Ed & Kay Marshall [Sun] Keith & Karen Pierce, Marilyn Hermann, Jonni Roush

LECTORS Larry Bonier Chris Spangenberger

Chuck Lukasik Tom Thiede

CHILDREN’S SERMON Angie Schatz Elise & Mary Baumgartner

Larry Bonier Michael Anderson Daniel Berger

PPT [Sat] Sue Rowe [Sun] Linda Berger

[Sat] [Sun] Sue Rowe

[Sat] [Sun] Sallie Schultz

[Sat] [Sun] Sue Rowe

USHERS

Tom Thiede, Jim Marsho, Ed Ramthun, Sr., Ed Ramthun, Jr.

Scott & Peggy Langelin, Chuck & Jan Lukasik

Keith & Karen Pierce, George & Carol Rooney

Martha Altmin, Chet Elliott, Herb Grospitz, Erik Zipp

HOSPITALITY Jim & Nancy Marsho

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June Calendar

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Worship & Music

Maintaining Unity: continued from page 2

congregation drives folks away, and keeps new folks from wanting

to come and participate. It is Job Number 1 for all congregational

leaders — pastor and council — “to maintain the unity of the Spirit

in the bond of peace.” To do so, it is important to understand what

unity is not.

Unity in the Body of Christ is not the lack of conflict or disa-

greement. Many in our congregations mistakenly believe that peace

comes from never disagreeing about things. Some will actively seek

to silence or quell any difference of opinion, fearful that leadership

will not be able to handle or manage conflict, bringing about nega-

tive consequences.

The truth of the matter is that negative consequences arise when

conflict and disagreement are not handled openly and positively for

the good of the whole. The more a pastor or council tries to silence

and suppress any disagreement, the more it will often fester and

grow until it becomes an open sore in the body, making healing

more difficult.

Addressing conflict openly and directly allows for involved

parties to be heard and to hear, to have conversation, plan a positive

course and foster healing.

What will this look like in the congregation?

1. Direct, open, honest communication within the congregation,

with no anonymous communications or criticisms, no triangu-

lation, no secret meetings. The pastor and council set the tone

for this kind of communication by the nature of their own

relationships and dealings with one another.

2. Seeking no agenda other than that which is faithful to the

Lord Jesus Christ, obedient to God’s Word and serves the

well-being of the whole congregation. Pushing personal agen-

das, wishes, wants and desires are not the chief aim of the

pastor or council (or members, for that matter).

3. Build consensus within the leadership and the congregation as

a whole. When the congregational leadership team informs

the congregation, communicates openly and regularly and

makes decisions only when there is a consensus, trust devel-

ops and unity grows. Although congregational constitutions

usually provide for “majority rules” decision-making, this

results in “winners” and “losers” — factions and division

within the congregation. Rarely is any decision so pressing

that congregational leadership must act before informing,

communicating with and building consensus within the con-

gregation as a whole. It is important to note, however, that all

Don’t Vacation from God This summer, don’t take a vacation from God! Our Lord is always here for us and we, likewise, should be there for Him in

worship, Bible study and service. Weekend worship services are the same throughout the summer at Calvary - Saturdays

at 5 pm and Sundays at 9 am. Adult Bible study continues throughout the summer as well! Going on vacation? Plan

ahead and find a church to attend in the area you will be vacationing! If you need help, contact Pastor Dawn Spies or any-

one in the church office at 262-786-4010.

must understand consensus-building is not about “getting

what I want,” but acknowledging that what I want may

not be what is best for the congregation. Although we

never will compromise with regard to the Word of God,

living together in community always requires sacrifice

and compromise. This is how we arrive at consensus and

unity around decision-making.

4. Live the Scriptures! As it says in the model constitution,

as differences and conflicts arise ... foster resolution of

such conflicts according to Biblical principles. One of the

most useful strategies for handling conflict and difficulty

within congregations is to heed the guidance of our Lord

in the Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20. Here Jesus suggests

how believers can be reconciled one to another in a godly,

loving manner. Sadly, many Lutherans are not aware of

these teachings of our Lord and seek to handle conflict

and disagreement according to the ways of the world,

using gossip, back-biting and under-handedness, rather

than straightforward, open, honest communication, of-

fered in love.

So finally, to live the Scriptures in our daily lives and in the

community of the Church, we need to:

5. Know the Scriptures! How can we live God’s Word if we

don’t know it? In the last generation or two, many Luther-

ans have become functionally illiterate when it comes to

the Bible. To foster and maintain unity, harmony and

peace within the Body of Christ, we will want to again

become people of the Word of God. We will want to

again learn what it means and how it is to be God’s peo-

ple within the Church and within the local congregation.

This is how we may begin “to lead lives worthy of the

calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness

and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in

love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond

of peace.”

Pastor David Wendel

Assistant to the Bishop for Ministry and Ecumenism

Article reproduced by permission.

Originally appeared in NALC News, May 2016. http://thenalc.org/wp-content/uploads/News/2016/NALC-May-2016.pdf

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Youth & Family News

Confirmation Sunday May 22, 2016

Congratulations to Emily Berger and Gwendalyn Rian on their

Confirmation, May 22, 2016. May the blessings of the Lord be with you

on this very special day. Blessing and prayers that God will bless you

always, and keep you in His faithful care.

Graduate Recognition

On June 5th, we will be recognizing and

blessing those Calvary students who have

recently graduated. Please join us for a cake

and coffee reception immediately following

the 9 am worship service. Please pray for

these individuals as they complete their cur-

rent studies and move on to the next stage in

their lives: Included is the information

received as of this printing.)

Regan Andrus

New Berlin West High School

University of Wisconsin—La Crosse

Elise Baumgartner Arrowhead High School

Will be attending the

University of Wisconsin

- La Crosse, studying

Computer Science

Sara Kalupa

Brookfield East High School

Will be attending the University of

Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Biology.

Amanda Kalupa

Washington University in St. Louis

May, 2016

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in

Biology and Bachelor of Science in

Business. She will be attending the Medical

College of Wisconsin in Green Bay for her

medical degree.

Eric Wahlgren

University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee

May, 2016

Graduated with a Bachelor in Business

Finance and Accounting

Emily Ann Berger Date of Birth: July 23, 2002

Date of Baptism: October 26, 2003

Calvary Lutheran Church

Parents: Linda & Dale (brother, Daniel)

Mentor: Kim Nyka

Summary of My Faith:

I believe in God. One thing that confirms my

faith is the thought that, if God created everyone,

he would also love everyone. It feels right when you think of it like that

and I don't think it is any other way. Also since he loves us so much he

gives us a choice on how we live and if we follow his ways and love him

freely.

Confirmation Bible verse:

Galatian 2:20 “It is no longer I who lives but Christ who lives in me.“

Gwendalyn Grace Rian

Date of Birth: August 20, 2002

Date of Baptism: December 1, 2002

Christ Lutheran in Paddock Lake

Parents: Jenni Swanson-Rian & Matthew Rian

(sister, Mandi)

Mentor: Sue Rowe

Summary of My Faith:

I believe in God because it seems like everything

is placed too perfectly to happen by coincidence.

And one way that I have come to know God more is through prayer. For

example, when I pray, even though I might not get the answer I want,

I can see that what God gives me is what's really best for me.

Confirmation Bible verse:

2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

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Congregation News

It’s About Our Family

BIRTHDAYS:

Birthdays & Anniversaries

CALVARY CONTACT INFORMATION

Congregation Council Bob Smith (Pres.) 414-763-3343 Jim Kalupa (V.P.) 262-784-3114 Mark Trudell (Sec.) 414-405-7737 Andy Schatz (Treas.) 262-373-0535 John Foley 262-720-5915 RoJean Holler 262-780-6250 John Lau 414-975-3137 Nancy Marsho 262-827-9640 Carolyn Trotier 262-781-5567 Kevin Wahlgren 262-784-0983 Erica Zipp 414-530-9461

Board of Deacons Larry Bonier [F-G] 262-784-1827 Bill Clayton [M, P-Q] 262-785-9033 Mary Smith (temp) [A-B] 920-979-9415 Ernie Kretschmann [H-J] 262-782-4989 Karen Pierce [K] 414-422-9302 Keith Pierce [L,N-O] 414-422-9302 Cindy Rooks [C,D,E] 262-879-9788 Mary Smith [Sa-Sh] 414-763-3343 Terry Trotier [Si-Sz] 262-781-5567 Lydia Trudell [R] 414-704-8699 Carol Roe [V-Z] 262-792-9747 Sue Rowe [T-U] 262-781-0093

Staff Rev. Dawn L. Spies (Pastor) pastordawn@calvarylc.com Gene Traas (Dir. of Music) music@calvarylc.com Holly Novotny (Office Mgr) holly@calvarylc.com Kris Molitor (Fin. Secretary) kris@calvarylc.com Jen Arnold (Comm. Coord.) communications@calvarylc.com

Ministry Emails Council council@calvarylc.com Deacons deacons@calvarylc.com Personnel personnel@calvarylc.com Communications communications@calvarylc.com

ANNIVERSARIES:

Welcome New Members

Judy Sayas

Matthew Wirtz

Heather Wilson

Farewell & God Speed

Marianne & Cesar Citraro,

Nancy & Jim Marsho

Kim & Mark Nyka

Births-to add Prayers of Joy for the birth of Liam Daniel, born 5/4/2016, to Jeff & Jessie Kelly,

proud grandparents Jim & Sandi Harrison.

Sympathy-to add

Expressions of Christian sympathy go out to family and friends on the loss of

Beverly Meinke who passed away April 27, 2016 and to Robert and Patty’s

family on the loss of their son’s brother-in-law, Ryan Moore, who passed away

on May 6. He was only 29.

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Each year Calvary sets aside the month of June for members to go out into the community together and do hands-on mission work.

Please plan to join other Calvary workers as we reach out into the community by helping with many meaningful projects and tasks.

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Events

Women’s Ministry Book Group special time to meet

Monday, June 13

9:00 am Media Room

A special time to meet with a Noon museum trip too

This is our last meeting of this year ! We’ll select the books

we want to read next year.

Once we’ve chosen the books, we’ll have lunch (bring your

own!) and then carpool downtown to the Milwaukee Public

Museum for a docent-led tour of the re-designed “Streets of

Old Milwaukee” exhibit. We plan to leave Calvary at noon.

It promises to be a fun day!

Let Grace Gunnlaugsson know if you’d like to join us

(gracemg@mac.com or 262-369-3910).

Church Life Baseball Outing

Sunday – July 17, 2016

Join Calvary for an afternoon/evening of fun at a Madison

Mallards Baseball Game on July 17th. It’s a great time for

congregational fellowship and a wonderful outreach

opportunity for Calvary.

Here are some of the details:

Cost: $28 per person (order forms are available at church)

Reserved Seating - 4:05 p.m. game (section 109 lower

grand stand)

Bobblehead Giveaway of “Dancing Rick”

Petting Zoo

All-You-Can-Eat ‘baseball park’ food and non-alcoholic

beverages during the game

Coach bus transportation available* - bus will load at

Calvary at 1:15pm; depart at 1:30pm

Maynard, the Mallards’ mascot, will fly in to home plate

to start the game

Autographs/photos with players available after the game

Mark your calendars! Invite your friends!

Ticket sales close Monday, June 13.

*Thank you to Goerke’s Corners Associates (Thrivent)

for helping to sponsor the bus for the Mallard’s game!

FREE Outdoor Concert

Come to the free outdoor concert performed by Four Guys

in Dinner Jackets at the outdoor theater of the Sharon Lynne

Wilson Center on Friday, July 8 at 6:30pm. Pack your lawn

chairs & picnic baskets and enjoy an evening of good music

and fellowship!

Sign up sheets are on the glass doors in the narthex. Don't

forget there is also a Classic Car Show for auto enthusiasts!

If you'd like, we will take your lawn chairs over to the

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center and pre-set up. Drop off your

chairs in classroom #103 no later than noon on that Friday.

Please put a tag on each chair with the tags that will be in

the classroom. Questions? Contact Ron Foster, Sue Rowe or

Sallie Schulz.

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June Calendar Highlights

Check the church calendar for complete listings (page 10)

Events

Wed 1 Amazing Grace Adult Study; Bible Study

Thurs 2 Quilters

Sat 4 Worship; Name Tag Weekend

Sun 5 Worship; Name Tag Weekend; Adult Ed.; Contemp. Musicians; Graduate Recognition; Youth & Family Committee; Youth BBQ

Tues 7 Staff Meeting

Wed 8 Bible Study; Exec Meeting

Sat 11 Worship

Sun 12 Worship; Summer Choir; Welcome Team Training; Contemporary Musicians; Adult Ed; Church Life Committee.; HS Mission Trip Mtg.

Mon 13 Women’s Book Group/Museum Trip; MOM: Blanket Project; Christian Clowns

Tues 14 MOM: Blanket Project; Deacon Meeting

Wed 15 Men's Breakfast; Bible Study

Sat 18 Worship; Calvary Clean-Up

June Food Drive Cereal Sunday

Thank you to everyone who contributed to

Calvary’s Cupboard last month. Items

collected are taken to the Waukesha Food

Pantry. The next Food Sunday is Cereal Sunday, with collection

June 18-10, 2016.

Recommended items include boxed cereals and bars, oatmeal

and Pop Tarts. Other items of need are caned fruit or vegetables,

soups, peanut butter and jelly, and pasta/sauces.

If you prefer to make a monetary contribution, please mark your

envelope or check with the notation “Food Pantry”.

Update on April 2016 Mission of the Month:

Thank you to all who responded to Compassion’s Water of Life

program and also to child sponsorship needs.

Through your generosity our congregation has provided 54 units

of clean drinking water this year and the life of 1 young person

was changed when they were sponsored.

A HUGE THANK YOU !

Sun 19 Worship; Father’s Day; Food Sunday; Contemp. Musicians; Youngquist Bench Dedication; All Church Potluck Lunch

Mon 20 MOM: Serve @ Hope Center

Tues 21 MOM: LSS Maintenance; Staff Meeting; Crossroads Deadline; Congregation Council

Wed 22 Bible Study

Thurs 23 MOM: LSS Maintenance; MOM: Serve @ Hope Center; Men’s Ministry Gathering

Sat 25 Worship; MOM: Food Sort-Hunger Task Force

Sun 26 Worship; Mission Servant Sunday; Contemp. Musicians; Adult Ed.; HS Mission Trip Mtg.

Wed 29 Bible Study; Endowment Committee

Thurs 30 Crossroads Assembly

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Events

Calvary Deacons Active at Brookfield's July 4

th Parade

Once again, the Calvary Deacons will be offering bot-

tled water along the Brookfield 4th of July parade route.

Volunteer deacons will staff four distribution stations

within the parade route. Please think about buying a case

of water when you are out shopping and bring it to the

office. Donated bottled water will be accepted after May

22, labeled with Calvary's worship schedule, and stored

in room 107. Thank you in advance for your donations

and for helping keep the community hydrated during the

parade.

Congregation News

Wanted: Outgoing, sociable, fun conversationalists

If this sounds like you, then you may be interested in this. A major goal of Calvary is to grow membership. One of the most

productive ways to achieve this goal is to make visitors feel right at home when they come to our church. To make this happen,

the Evangelism Committee developed a program called Visitors Into Members (VIM). The key to its success is having a

welcoming team who are gregarious, enthusiastic and love to engage people in conversation. And that’s why we are contacting

you. Do you have a gift in this area?

To find out more, join us Sunday, June 12 at 10:25 a.m. in the church sanctuary or Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. in the

Fellowship Hall. You can contact Pastor Dawn, Jim Marsho or Tom Thiede with questions.

Calvary’s Mission of the Month is Operation Christmas

Child (OCC) - a powerful evangelism and discipleship

program organized by Samaritan’s Purse.

Last year Calvary packed 37 shoe-

boxes and shared the love of Christ

with many needy children around

the world. This year we hope to

increase the number of shoeboxes

we send and also raise funds to

support the 12-lesson Bible study

course The Greatest Journey. The

Bible study course costs $6 per

child and is facilitated by local churches where shoeboxes

are delivered. MOM funds collected in June will be used to

fund The Greatest Journey.

More information on supplies needed for shoeboxes and the

packing party dates coming soon. Thank you for

supporting OCC!

Calvary’s June Mission of the Month

A recount of Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.’s life in celebration of Armed Services Day was held on Saturday, May 21 from a first-person perspective of David Wiedenkeller, a living historian.