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Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church

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Arlington, WI 53911-0045

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ST. PETER’S NET September 2015

once a year. To help us fight against such sinful tempta-

tions, would it be better to offer the Lord’s Supper (one of

the very things which the Lord gives us to strengthen our

faith and overcome sinful temptations) less often or more

often?

In truth, partaking of the Sacrament of the Altar

“increases the reverence and devotion of public wor-

ship,” (Ap. XXIV, 5.) The Lord’s Supper is special because

it is our Lord’s body and blood for the forgiveness of sins.

That makes it valuable no matter how someone

“feels.” The issue is not with the value of the Lord’s

Supper but our need to learn to value it properly.

However the answer to people treating Holy Com-

munion too lightly isn’t having it less frequently...it’s

teaching them not to treat it lightly! Consider telling

your spouse or children, “I love you.” You would

never consider saying it only twice a month to “make

it more special!” Rather we say is with joyand with mea-

ning. We also learn to receive the expression of love as a

joy when those wonderful words are simply communicated.

In the same way, Holy Communion is where God commu-

nicates His love to us through the body and blood of His

Son. He does so intentionally and with meaning.

Taken for Granted or Treasured

Notes: Please consider joining us for Bible Study

on the practice and use of the Lord’s Supper. So that all

may be able, the study will be offered Thursdays at 7:15

-8pm following the Thursday service as well as Sundays

between services.

There was great concern among the Lutherans con-

cerning the worship services. The early Lutheran was

accused of changing the Divine Service by not hav-

ing the Lord’s Supper offered. The Reformers

quickly responded to such an accusation in proclaim-

ing that in fact our Lutheran churches indeed cele-

brate the Lord’s Supper each Lord’s day, that is each

Sunday. The intent of the Lutheran church was to

keep the Gospel in Word and Sacrament as the beat-

ing heart and foundation of the Divine Service.

One of the most common concerns about weekly

Communion is the danger that it will be “taken for granted”.

Taking something like the Lord’s Supper for granted is cer-

tainly part of the sinful nature of all of us. As a result, I’m

sure that our sinful nature will tempt us to take the Lord’s

Supper for granted whether it is offered every day or only

continued

One could argue that having Holy Communion only

occasionally teaches that it is something we’re not willing

to invest the time every week to do. On the contrary, the

Bible teaches us that Holy Communion is central to the life

of God’s people. If doing something less often teaches peo-

ple to appreciate it more, should we only have the sermon

twice a month? Should we only gather an offering occasio-

nally? Of course not. We teach people these things are im-

portant by our taking the time to be present and participa-

ting in them regularly. A better approach to teaching that

Holy Communion is special and sacred is to encourage

Christians to receive it, as our Lord Jesus said, “often.”

Please join us at the Bible Study times so that to-

gether we continue to grow and receive Christ’s love in

faith and joy as we study the Scriptures and history of the

practice of the Lord’s Supper.

Pastor Amen

News and notes from the Cantor and the Balcony

It’s fall! Some prefer the term autumn! Whichever term you

prefer, you know that it’s and exciting time if you’ve been

wanting to make music again! It’s that time of year where we

start up our rehearsals for choirs and bells.

So, as a reminder to all:

The season begins WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015.

Handbells ring first at 6:30pm. Choir rehearses after them at

7:30pm. Both groups are utilized once a month.

Choir will also begin practicing a Bach Cantata for Advent.

For kids, don’t forget that the Sunday School kids also have a

choir. Both choirs, pre-school-2

nd

grade and 3

rd

-8

th

grade prac-

tice at the start of Sunday School, Sundays at 9:15am. All kids

are welcome and encouraged to attend!

If you play an instrument, we will again be having an instru-

mental Sunday this year. It will be Reformation Day, October

26. Mark your calendars now. Music and rehearsal times will

come later in September.

If that day doesn’t work for you and you still want to play

another time, simply contact Cantor Zieroth and we will hap-

pily schedule another time for you to play!

NEWS FROM THE AREA

Madison Area Community Chorus rehearsals for the new sea-

son begin on Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 - 8:00pm (planned

for Middleton High School) and Thursday, September 17,

7:30 - 8:45pm (Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1021 Spaight

Street, Madison). You need only attend one location each

week and can alternate locations as needed...or attend both!

Rehearsals are held on most Tuesdays and Thursdays.

New Singers Welcome!

We are excited to welcome new singers in all voice parts and

invite you to bring a friend or two with you! There is no audi-

tion required to join.

Here are some of the exciting events planned for this chorus:

Annual MADISON AREA COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS

FESTIVAL 2015...December 19 & 20, Middleton PAC

NEW Event: COMMUNITY DAY OF THANKS! November

21 & 22, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Madison.

From the Association of Church Musicians comes a new re-

cital on October 2, 2015 at 7:30pm. Performed at this recital

are 18 new compositions from Madison church musicians for

organ, voices, and instrumentalists! The offerings from this

recital will support the Ruth Pilger Andrews Scholarship Fund

which goes to students from the Madison area who are study-

ing organ and/or church music. It will be held at Good Shep-

herd Catholic Parish, 1130 St. James Ct., Madison.

For more information, see Cantor Zieroth.

In His service,

Cantor Geremy Zieroth

AUTUMN SONG

Now’s the time when children’s noses

All become as red as roses

And the color of their faces

Makes me think of orchard places

Where the juicy apples grow,

And tomatoes in a row.

Come then, find your ball and racket,

Pop into your winter jacket,

With the lovely bear-skin lining.

While the sun is brightly shining,

Let us run and play together

And just love the autumn weather.

—Katherine Mansfield

St. Peter’s Child Care & Preschool

WMELS, Pre-K and NAEYC Accredited

5 stars with Wisconsin’s Young Star

4-K Host Site for Poynette School District

By Connie Hendrickson, Director

Then children were brought to Him that He might lay His hands on

them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let

the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such be-

longs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:13-14

This month we will begin our 7

th

year as a host site for the School

District of Poynette’s Four-Year-Old -Preschool! We truly enjoy this

community connection and outreach which includes families who have

not only entered our church building but have worshiped with us and

visited our Sunday school as well. A little history…

What is four-year-old preschool?

Four-year-old preschool is a school district program ‘partnership’ that

offers all four-year-olds in the school district an option for a pre-school

experience. The four-year-old preschool program is designed to give

students an “age-appropriate” opportunity to be better prepared to begin

formal kindergarten. This program is a developmentally-appropriate

program with a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction certified

teacher in each classroom. In addition, the preschool program provides

families with all types of screenings, support and resources as well as

networking between parents, school and community programs. This can

help trouble shoot issues before they enter kindergarten. Our very own

Carol Schulz who has a DPI license in ECE and 28 years of teaching

experience will assist this teacher once again this fall. Nice to see a

familiar face right off the bat.

What will my child learn in four-year-old preschool?

There will be an emphasis on pro-social skills and hands-on, active

learning tasks. Children will participate in large and small group experi-

ences and play based activities will be used to encourage discovery

learning and practice of new skills in a number of different areas. The

curriculum areas will include social and behavioral readiness for learn-

ing, language development and communication, cognition (logical think-

ing) and readiness concepts for academic success. Students will also

get self-help instruction so they can work toward independence, as well

as participate in large and small muscle activities and creative expres-

sion activities. The activities are not a replacement of the current kinder-

garten curriculum, but will support the skills needed as children enter

school. The foundation for instruction will come from the Wisconsin

Model Early Learning Standards curriculum which our St. Peter’s Child

Care & Preschool helped to start early in its conception.

Chapel Time. All children and their families are offered a daily

Chapel Time before class begins at 8:15 a.m. in our beautiful upstairs

chapel.

4-K - Providing all four year old children with a positive and nurturing

experience that builds a strong social and educational foundation for

successful life-long learning.

The store is looking very fal-

lish with all kinds of harvest decora-

tions, fall and winter clothes. The store

will be closed on Labor Day.

The store is located at 201 Cot-

tage Grove Road (just off Monona

Drive). The hours are Monday through

Friday 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m.—5:00

p.m. The phone number is 223-1228. Donations are welcome

when the store is open.

Members of St. Peter’s work on the first Friday (September

4th) and the third Wednesday (September 16th) of each month.

Please call Alice Hanson if you have any questions or would

like to become part of the House of Thrift team.

Thank you!

9/5 Karl Hilgendorf

9/11 Jane Jensen

9/14 James Mueller

9/14 Robert Schmidt

9/16 Helen Manke

9/19 Karen Michaels

9/20 Randall Schuster

9/26 Robert Kronberg

DIVINE SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

September 3/6 15th Sunday after Pentecost

Isaiah 35:4-7a

Psalm 146

James 2:1-10, 14-18

Mark 7:24-37

Sermon: Even the Dogs Under the Table Eat

Text: Mark 7:24-37

Order: DSIV, p. 203

Hymns: 545 - 524 - 841, 849 - 832

Organist: Thu: Marion Hendrickson

Sun: Cantor Geremy Zieroth

Choir: TBA


Isaiah 50:4-10

Psalm 116

James 3:1-12

Mark 9:14-29

Sermon: I Believe; Help My Unbelief!

Text: Mark 9:14-29

Order: (Thu) Evening Prayer, p. 243

(Sun) Matins, p 219

Hymns: 846 / 601 (10:30 only) - 726 - 611 - 819

Organist: Cantor Geremy Zieroth

Choir: TBA


Jeremiah 11:18-20

Psalm 54

James 3:13-4:10

Mark 9:30-37

Sermon: Last of All and Servant of All

Text: Mark 9:30-37

Order: DSIV, p. 203

Hymns: 901 - 851 - 434, 605 - 725


Choir: Handbells

September 24/27 St. Michael and All Angels

(observed)

Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3

Psalm 91

Revelation 12:7-12

Matthew 18:1-11

Sermon: ...For Days Yet to Come

Text: Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3

Order: (Thu) Evening Prayer, p. 243

(Sun) Matins, p 219

Hymns: 521 - 522 - 876 - 506


Choir: Choir

An Invitation from our St. Peter’s Altar Guild – to you!

From Connie Hendrickson, Altar Guild Chairperson

God of all grace and mercy, bless those who serve as members

of the Altar Guild that they may be faithful in their service.

Grant them steadfast devotion and strong faith. By their loving

service to your house of prayer and your altar of worship may

your church be built up to the praise and honor of your most

holy name; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Dear friends in Christ,

The above prayer is used in the Lutheran Worship

Agenda for the placing of altar guild members as servants of the

congregation. It expresses three things about the nature of the

work of the altar guild: Its purpose is to serve. Its service re-

quires spiritual commitment. And its service has a spiritual goal.

In fact, it is an auxiliary service of the type that has been given

to others since the earliest days of the church (cf. Acts 6:1-6).

As chairperson of our St. Peter’s Altar Guild I would

like to extend to you the same opportunity to serve. Members of

our Altar Guild are necessary and valuable servants of the

congregation! If you – male or female – would like to be one of

those valuable servants then please contact me, Pastor Amen or

Lynnette for more information. I look forward to hearing from

you!

God’s peace.

God, accept and bless the work of my hands and all who serve

you in the care and adornment of your sanctuary, that your

hold name may be glorified; through Jesus Christ, your son,

our Lord. Amen

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

9:15 A.M.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

St. Peter’s High School Youth

There is Rally Day approaching for Sunday School, but

what about for you? Well, beginning Rally Day please consider

coming for your time of fellowship and study. Sunday Septem-

ber 13th at 6pm we will meet for the high school rally.

Come and give input in the future activities and direc-

tion as well as hear Pastor Amen’s ideas and considerations. We

will spend time in activities together as well as study. We will

study hard and play hard. Join us in this time together Sunday

September 13th at 6pm.

COUNCIL NOTES – August 11, 2015

The opening devotion was given by Pastor Amen from

the Fourth Article of the Augsburg Confession. The church

stands and falls on these articles. It states that the Holy

Church is to remain forever. We are saved and justified

thru faith and we need to hear the word and take part in the

sacraments. This is what it means to be the church.

The agenda was presented. A motion was made by

Keith Podoll to approve the agenda, Jennifer See seconded

and the motion carried.

The Secretary’s Minutes were read. A motion was

made by Charlotte Reddeman to approve the minutes, Jen-

nifer See seconded and the motion carried.

The Financial Secretary’s Report was presented by

Jennifer See. Total collections for the General Fund were

$13,165.00 which includes transfers. The Special Purpose

Fund totals were $10,820.70. It was reported that at this

time last year there was approximately$8000.00 more in the

General Fund with the same number of Sundays. A motion

was made by Stephen Saager to approve the report, Tyson

Miller seconded and the motion carried.

The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Jennifer

See. Available for expenses as of August 1, 2015 was $16,

300.21. Upcoming expenses include Alliant Energy bill.

The repair project fund is currently at a negative $5766.50

and the moving expenses for the Vicar which total $729.86

have to be paid. A motion was made by Keith Podoll to

transfer funds from Thrivent Choice dollars to the Vicar

fund, Steve Paskey seconded, motion carried. There was

also discussion about money that was donated to VBS.

Charlotte Reddeman entertained a motion to have $150.00

from these donations sent to the Mission of Pastor Askins in

South Asia, Steve Paskey seconded, motion carried. A mo-

tion was made by Stephen Saager to approve the report,

Charlotte Reddeman seconded and the motion carried.

The Board of Elder’s Report was presented by Tom

Crum. Elder Tyson Miller informed the Council that there

have been people available to help with ushering duties and

people have been approached at services about participat-

ing. The lighting of the Eternal Candle was discussed. In

the past the candle has been extinguished but it should

never be extinguished because this is a symbol of Christ’s

eternal presence and Pentecost. Connie Hendrickson has

been filling the candle during the middle of the week and

this keeps it burning for the whole week. Tom Crum in-

formed the Council that the spiritual gifts event could be

held during a month that is not quite as busy as the begin-

ning of the school year. More discussion will follow. Cantor

Geremy Zieroth reported that VBS was a fun time with the

children and there was a lot of enthusiasm during music

time. A portion of the children who attended VBS sang at

the early service on August 9

th

, 2015. Summer is winding

down so the choirs will once again be starting in September

and plans are all coming together. A motion made by Steve

Paskey to approve the report, Jennifer See seconded, mo-

tion carried.

The Board of Trustee’s Report was presented by

Keith Podoll. New doors have been installed

at the parsonage by Schuster Home Im-

provement. The Trustees have been inquir-

ing about gutter guards and the cost of the

project. Currently the gutters have to be

cleared often because they continually get clogged with

leaves and debris from the large trees. This would save time

and remedy some of the water issues. Light bulbs have been

replaced in the church. Steve Paskey repaired some play-

ground equipment and took care of a serious bee problem.

A motion made by Dale Johnson to approve the report, Ty-

son Miller seconded, motion carried.

The Board of Christian Education Report was pre-

sented by Charlotte Reddeman. Enrollment in the Child

Care Center has been good. Numbers are also strong for fall

enrollment with 20 full time, 4 part time and 10 before &

after school children. The contracts for the 2015-2016

school year have been signed with the Poynette School Dis-

trict Administration. Director Connie Hendrickson also re-

ceived an email from Administrator Matt Shappell con-

gratulating the Center on its re-accreditation. The Poynette

Library also sent a letter of congratulations. The Arlington

Parade was fun for those that participated and it was good

to show community involvement. Sunday school material is

being prepared for the upcoming school year along with

Rally Day activities. Vacation Bible School was a great

success this year with special thanks to the planning by

Amy Paskey, Jennifer See, and Charlotte Reddeman, teach-

ers, helpers and all those who donated time and treats; it

was enjoyed by 62 children this year. A motion was made

by Jennifer See to approve the report, Steve Paskey sec-

onded and the motion carried.

The Pastor’s Report-Pastor Amen reported that he has

been visiting shut-in’s and has visited the area hospitals. He

also expressed his thanks for a great VBS. Pastor Amen and

Cantor Zieroth have been planning for the upcoming Ad-

vent season and when everything is finalized they will pub-

lish and share what is planned. Pastor Amen informed the

Council that this is all a new learning experience and there

will may be a few bumps but everything is coming together.

Membership Changes-None to report. Old Business-None.

New Business- the Vicarage (Wilson House), was dis-

cussed at length with the vacancy of the premises. Pastor

Amen gave his feelings because he has experienced similar

situations. This property is an asset to the church and could

be used for numerous activities such as Bible Classes,

Youth Groups, housing for someone for a short period of

time and once again a Vicar. If the property was sold prop-

erty lines would be an issue and there would be lack of

room for any type of expansion among other things. A mo-

tion was made by Greg Latzig that we do not want to set a

precedent in whatever direction it is decided to use the

property, Steve Paskey seconded and the motion carried.

At 7:34 p.m. a motion was made by Jennifer See to adjourn,

Steve Paskey seconded and the motion carried. The Lord’s

Prayer followed. ~~Secretary, Elizabeth Hutchinson

FINANCIAL REPORT

CURRENT EXPENSE FUND:

Balance on July 31, 2015 ....................................... $21,215.95

Receipts for Aug (est.) .......................................... $15,776.00

Expenses for Aug ................................................ ($15,137.84)

Shortage/Overage .................................. $ 21,854.11

LOAN BALANCES: Wilson House - $22,859.71.

Elders

Sept 3 6:30 p.m. Bill Manthey

Sept 6 8:00 a.m. Mike Manke & Greg Latzig

10:30 a.m. Vint Quamme & Tom Crum

Sept 10 6:30 p.m. Stephen Saager

Sept 13 8:00 a.m. Phil Kruger

10:30 a.m. Tyson Miller

Sept 17 6:30 p.m. Bill Manthey

Sept 20 8:00 a.m. Dale Johnson & Phil Kruger

10:30 a.m. Tom Crum & Josh Schroeder

Sept 24 6:30 p.m. Stephen Saager

Sept 27 8:00 a.m. Dale Johnson

10:30 a.m. Tyson Miller

Sept 6 & 13

EARLY LATE

Larry Saager, Chr. Chr.

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Keith Podoll Roger Frank

Bill & Justin Hageman Steve Paskey

Greg & Patrick Frank Paul & Logan Nelson

Alex Saager Brad Zimmermann &

Kim & Brock Kriewaldt Hunter & Tanner & Jakob

Sept 20, & 27

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Wayne Hanson Jim Paske

David Hutchinson Terry Grinde

Steve & Matt Hustad Shayne Brasda

Calvin Moll Dennis Hahn

Nate & Austin Moll

Cameron Gramse

September

September

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Amy Paskey

Beth Hutchinson

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

6:30 PM HC Service

4

9:00 AM Thrift Store

5

Rehlinger Wedding

Pentecost 15 6

8:00 AM HC Service

9:15 AM Bible Class

10:30 AM HC Service

7

Church Office

& Day Care Closed

8

1:00 PM Bible Class

6:00 PM Bd of Ed

6:30 PM Council

7:30 PM Elders

9

6:30 PM Handbells

7:30 PM Choir

10

6:30 PM Evening

Service

11

7:30 AM Men’s Bible

Class

12

Pentecost 16 13

Rally Day

8:00 AM Divine Service

9:15 AM SS/Bible Class


Holy Cross Day 14

St. Matthew

15

Apostle & Evangelist

1:00 PM Bible Class

16

9:00 AM Thrift Store

4:00 PM Midweek

Handbells & Choir

5:00-7:00 PM

Arlington Village Picnic

17

6:30 PM HC Service

18


Class

19

Pentecost 17 20

8:00 AM HC Service


10:30 AM HC Service

21

22

1:00 PM Bible Class

23

4:00 PM Midweek

6:30 PM Handbells

7:30 PM Choir

24

6:30 PM Evening

Service

25


Class

26

Pentecost 18 27




28

St. Michael 29

& all Angels

1:00 PM Bible Class

30

4:00 PM Midweek

6:30 PM Handbells

7:30 PM Choir

CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 2015

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

Phone: 608-635-4825 Fax: 608-635-2753

E-mail: stpeterluth@

gmail.com www.stpetersarlington.org

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