Sundays

Worship Service ~ 9:00 am Adult Bible Study ~ 10:15 amSunday School ~ 10:15 amSchool Family Thanksgiving

Lunch November 22 ~ 11:30 amThanksgiving Day

November 28 ~ 10:00 amFamily Fun Night

December 6th, 7:00 pm4K & 5K Christmas Play

December 12th, 6:30 pmChristmas Caroling

December 13th, 6:30 pmSchool Christmas Service

Grades 1-8

December 19th, 6:30 pmChristmas Eve

Candlelight Service, 6:00 pmChristmas Day

Festival Service, 10:00 am onlyNew Year’s Eve

Worship Service, 7:00 pmSchool Black History

Celebration

March 1st, 6:30 pmCheck website for updates:

www.mtcalvary-mke.org

Mount Calvary Lutheran

Church & School

2862 N. 53rd StreetMilwaukee, WI 53210The Rev. Daniel P. Czaplewski

pastorc@mtcalvary-mke.orgChurch Phone: 414-873-3931

Church Web:

www.mtcalvary-mke.orgFacebook

www.facebook.com: Mt. Calvary Lutheran ChurchCarrie L. Miller

millerc@mtcalvarymke.orgSchool Phone: 414-873-3466Messenger

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The New

MessengerDo you remember the Mt. Calvary Messenger? It has been some years since we published a monthly Church newsletter at Mt. Calvary. Much of our communica-tion strategy has focused on electronic media (email, web site, and social media). It was clear that this missed some people and this new Mt. Calvary Messenger is an HIIRUW�WR�¿OO�WKDW�JDS��

New Pastor Installed at Mt. Calvary

Installation on June 30, 2013. President John Wille of the South Wisconsin District installed Mt. Calvary’s seventh Senior Pastor. Pictured above are the Pastors who were a part of the service. Front Row: Rev. Dr. Joel Elowsky (Professor, Concordia University-Wisconsin), Rev. Roger Heintz (Va-cancy Pastor, Mt. Calvary), Pastor Dan Czaplewski (Pastor, Mt. Calvary), Dr. John Wille (President, South Wisconsin District), Rev. David Paape (1st Vice President, South Wis-consin District) Back Row: Rev. Joel Lintner (Preacher for the service), Rev. Dr. John Oberdeck (Professor, Concordia University-Wisconsin), Rev. Dr. Patrick Ferry (President, Concordia University-Wisconsin), Rev. Cal Seban (Retired).

Pastor

Appreciation

Day at Mount

Calvary School

Students invited their pas-tors to join them for Pastor Appreciation Day on Octo-ber 8th. Students’ pastors were invited to join us for chapel, a tour of the class-rooms, and brunch. Ten churches from our commu-nity had pastors join; the pastors sat with the students from their churches in chapel and became better acquainted with our school ministry. The pastors are pictured above with

The Mission &

Ministry Council

The MMC meets monthly to manage the business affairs of the church. Pictured above are those who attended their last meeting on October 22nd. Front Row: Hannah Meineke (Secre-tary), Edgar Russell (President), Top Row: Allen Neuwirth (Member At Large), Larry Swanke (Vice President), Frank Finch III (Finance). Not shown: Gerard Froh and Erica Hong Schroeder (Members At Large)

The Elders These are the givers of spiritual care. Mt. Calvary’s elders are pictured above. From left to right: Ralph Abts, Gary Felsing, Steve Wachs, and Eric Feile.

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Leaders Express

���Ƥ���������������On October 11th Mt. Cal-vary’s Mission and Ministry Council, Elders, School Board, and Foundation Board gathered at a leaders retreat. Pastor Mark Jeske facilitated the discussion and process of how we can shape our congregation’s future. Here’s what participants said about the event:

“Pastor Jeske brought more than 30 years of experience at renewing an urban Lu-theran church; we were very blessed to have him with us.”

“There was a spirit of unity in the room as we talked about our congregation’s future.”

“I was again reminded how blessed I am to be a part of a church like Mt. Calvary.”

“People were here because they love this church.”

“The big takeaway for me is that Mt. Calvary’s best days are in front of us. That says a lot when you realize what amazing things have been done here in the past 90 years” Pastor Czaplewski

“Feeling the passion and commitment of those pres-ent and what it represents overall- I am convinced our Church is not dead! It is alive and has a destiny that our Lord has put before us! We just have to trust Him and He will show us the Way.” Vicky

Liberacki

“The window is still open. Now is the perfect time to move boldly forward with the proclamation of the Good

News of salvation to a world that is just dying to hear it.” Allen Neuwirth

“The meeting was one step in laying the ground work for the future of Mt. Calvary.” Steve Wachs

“Through Pastor Jeske’s leadership I learned how important it is to pray for the Lord’s guidance every day as we share “His Good News” with the Sherman Park neighborhood and the world.” Larry Swanke

“In order to have a vision at Mt. Calvary, we need to know who we are, look to see where God is working, and trust God to lead and guide us. Saturday’s session was a great start!” Gary Felsing

Students are individually greeted every day as they start school. Here Carrie Miller, Principal and Cindy Wachs, Kindergarten Teacher are shaking hands

Mt. Calvary

Lutheran School

������Front to top right: Laura Mueller (Gr. 4), Carrie Miller (Princi-pal), Cindy Wachs (5K), Katrina Schroeder (Gr. 2), Melissa Peppler (Gr.6), Denise Bergelin (Gr. 7), Stephanie Tonn (Gr.8), Michelle Greear (4K), Sherry Williams (Gr.3), Kim Gruber (Resource Room), Rich Wendt (Gr.5), Cheryl Crichlow (Gr.1). Not pictured: Kathleen Miller, (Computer/Music), Amy Nelson (School Social Worker)

Mt. Calvary CARES at work. Gerard Froh works on a Mt. Calvary CARES project in the kitchen of the new group home for Home 4 the Heart. Home 4 the Heart is lead by Mt. Calvary member, La-netta Greer, and houses girls ages 12 to 17 who have been placed in foster care.

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Invite someone on Sunday Mornings10:15-11:15 amNovember 10, 17, 24 &December 8

“‘Prepare ye the way of the Lord.’ That is the sentiment and fervor I witnessed as lay leaders voiced their perspec-tives of a forward thinking ministry.” Ralph Abts

“We are so very blessed to have our wonderful Mt. Calvary for a worship facility and we should extend this blessing to many new mem-bers!” Henry Roepke

Mt. Calvary volunteers installed a new hot water heater, kitchen cabinets, and a kitchen sink.

Mt. Calvary’s CARES (Cleaning And Rehabilitating Existing Structures) program is working with Home 4 WKH�+HDUW��,QF���D�QRQ�SUR¿W�organization that provides a safe, stable, and empowering environment for girls aged 12 to 17. Home 4 the Heart recently acquired a second ORFDWLRQ�WKDW�ZLOO�KRXVH�¿YH�girls currently in foster care. That home on North 41st Street (pictured above) was improved through CARES funds and volunteer la-bor. Charles Greer (social worker), Lanetta Greer (founder and CEO of Home 4 the Heart), Pastor Dan Czaplewski, Betty Greer (Mt. Calvary member), and Ralph Abts (Mt. Calvary vol-unteer) are standing in front of the second group home as it was being prepared to receive clients.

Griefshare – Surviving the Holidays

7KH�KROLGD\V�FDQ�EH�GLI¿FXOW�for those who have gone through the loss of a loved one. Once happy memories only remind us of our loss and a joyful season can be a time of profound sadness.God has something better for people in their loss – His own comfort. On Sunday, November 17th, Mt. Calvary will be offering a single, two-hour workshop: Sur-viving the Holidays. This seminar will offer comfort to those who are grieving in our community as well as our congregation.

The seminar will begin at 1:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall and wrap up by 3:30 pm. It will include a video presentation by Christian experts in the area of loss as well as testimonials for peo-ple who have survived grief. This is open to members, their friends, and community members. If you know some-one who has endured a loss, invite them today and, better yet, agree to go with them to Surviving the Holidays.Please RSVP with the &KXUFK�2I¿FH�E\�1RYHPEHU�14th. 414.873.3931