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May 2014
Issue 05-14
Inside
This Issue:
Inside
Board of Lay Leaders .................. 2
Calendar ...................................... 3
Financial Peace University ......... 4
Book
Review
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Spring
Concert
............................52
LWML
Church.........................................
Directory ........................63
Glory
Praise
Times .............. 74
Youthand
Group
News…………………
Stephen
Ministry ........................ 8
Calendar………………………………..5
River
of Life
Updates……….……..9
Stephen
Ministry……………………6
In
the
Word
...............................
107
River of Life Mission ..................
Missions
and
Outreach
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LIGHT/Ruth 1:16 Updates ........118
Lutheran
Schools
Week ........... 12
Lutherans
for Life…..……….……..9
School
Registration
.................. 13
Book Review
.............................
10
Share
A Meal
Missions
and.............................
Outreach .............14
11
Parent Link ................................12
In the Word ...............................13
Guardian Angel Update ............14
New Member Class....................16
Spring Retreat ........................... 17
2 Tents ...................................... 18
This Issue:
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New Beginnings
For the Seban family right now everything is new; new house, new
church, new classmates, new co-workers, new schedule, new routines,
new weather, new names (and lots of them!)… all things are new. It is
a season of change as we transition from life in St. Louis to a new way
of life here in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Change is stretching and exciting
with so many new opportunities to recognize God’s mercy and faithfulness.
During the season of Spring, we marvel at God’s faithfulness through
the natural beauty of His new creations. The crocuses and daffodils are
popping up, the grass is getting green, the trees are flowering and
budding. As we look around, God’s creation is a fantastic tapestry of
color and life, all things appear new and fresh again! I am reminded of
the Words of the apostle Paul in II Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if
anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away;
behold, the new has come.”
You are a new creation. The beauty of creation is that you are not the
one doing the creating. While you may have planted the crocus or the
daffodil, you did not create it… God did. You certainly don’t make it
grow… God does. In a more remarkable way, God has made you a new
creation. Christ has done the work, through His suffering and death,
and His glorious resurrection you are made new. The old sinful nature has passed away, and by God’s grace the new has come.
You are a new creation marked with the cross of Christ at your baptism. You are a new creation that reflects God’s love to our neighbors. You are a new creation receiving the free gift of forgiveness. As
you enjoy the warmer temperatures and the beauty of God’s creation
reflect on God’s Word, “If anyone is in Christ, He is a new creation…” You are God’s marvelous creation, and through Jesus, you have
been made new.
Pastor Seban
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First Immanuel will be having its Church Directory Photos taken this summer with Lifetouch and we
want you in it! If you sign up now ONLINE, you will receive a $10 off coupon sent to your email 1-2
days prior to your photo date. ALSO, if you bring one or more non-perishable items for "Feed the
Need", you can receive an additional $5 off! Both coupons may be used together! The donations will
be donated locally to the Saukville Food Pantry.
If you do not wish to purchase a photo package, no problem! Each family who participates in having
their photo taken will receive a FREE 8x10 print and one copy of the church directory! Don't miss this
opportunity to be in our "Family" album! Here is the link to sign up online:
https://www.securedata-trans14.com/apfirstimmanuellutheranchurch1/index.php?page=10
WHEN? June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, & July 8-12 from 2:00-9:00 pm on Tuesdays-Fridays and
10:00 am-5:00 pm on Saturdays
WHERE? First Immanuel Middle School Wing -- rooms P6 and P10 (there will be signs hung up in
the hallways to help you get there if needed)
Sign up NOW to ensure you have a date/time that works best for you and your family!
NOTE: If you cannot sign up online, please call the church office (262-377-6610) and we can help you!
In the month of May, help and more information will be located in the narthex between church services to assist with signing up as well. If you would like to help with this process, please call the church
office and ask for Danielle Halpin—thanks so much!
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Sunday Morning Bible Study
9am in the Youth Room
5/4: Generation Change “Do More With Your Money” –
Do the Details
5/11: Generation Change “Do More With Your Money” –
Do the Math
5/18: Generation Change “Do More With Your Money” –
Do your Part
5/25: NOT MEETING – MEMORIAL WEEKEND
Sunday Night Fellowship
6:30pm in the Youth Room (unless stated otherwise)
5/4: Life Keys – Discover your spiritual gifts and how they can be used for God’s will!
5/11: NOT MEETING – MOTHER’S DAY
5/18: Beach Bonfire at CUW – S’mores ingredients will be provided!
5/25: NOT MEETING – MEMORIAL WEEKEND
Events
Life Tree Café: On May 15th at 6:30pm at Sweet Heart Cakes in Port Washington, Life Tree Café will be discussing heaven and the new movie Heaven is for Real. Life Tree Café is a conversation café that offers a comfortable place to explore life and faith. All are welcome!
Like us on Facebook: First Immanuel Senior High Youth Group
Join our Facebook Group: FIL H.S. Youth Group
Follow us on Twitter: @FILyouth
Website: www.filministries.org/connecting/senior-high-youth/
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH NEWS
Friday, May 16th there will be an end of year party for all 7th & 8th graders after school that will not
interfere with the Confirmation practice
Friday youth group after school is now open for 5th graders as well from now until the end of the
school year!
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May 2014
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Communion Schedule
First Immanuel: On 1st and 3rd Sunday, Communion is at 7:30am and 10:35am; on 2nd and 4th Sunday, Communion is at 5:00pm and 9:00am
River of Life: Communion is at 9:00 every Sunday, and at 10:30 on 1st & 3rd Sunday
1
2
3
6:30pm
Lifetree Café
7:00pm
LIGHT/Ruth 1:16 at
CUW
6:00am
Breakfast &
Bible Study
7:30am
Men's Bible Study
11:00am
Celebrate Marriage
5:00pm
Traditional
Worship Service
9
10
7:30pm
Senior Choir
4
5
7
8
7:30am Traditional Worship
Service (FIL)
9:00am Traditional Worship
Service (FIL)
9:00am Traditional Worship
Service (ROL)
10:30am Café Worship (ROL)
10:35am Contemporary
Worship Service (FIL)
12:00pm Confirmation
Photos/Thrivent Reception
3:00pm Spring Concert
10:00am &
11:30am
7:00pm
Ladies Aid
Stephen Ministry 3:00pm
Serve a Meal—
6:30pm
Milwaukee
New Member
Rescue Mission
Class (FIL)
9:00am
Adult Bible Study
5:30pm
Confirmation
6:30pm
Lifetree Café
7:30pm
Senior Choir
11
12
14
15
16
17
7:30am Traditional Worship
Service (FIL)
9:00am Traditional Worship
Service (FIL)
9:00am Traditional Worship
Service (ROL)
10:30am Café Worship (ROL)
10:35am Contemporary
Worship Service (FIL)
NEWSLETTER 9:00am
DEADLINE Mom to Mom
9:00am
Adult Bible Study
5:30pm
Confirmation
6:30pm
Lifetree Café
7:30pm
Senior Choir
4:30pm
7:30am
Men's Bible Study
8:00am
Market Day Pick up
6:30pm
New Member
Class (FIL)
6
13
7:00pm
LWML
7:30pm
Men’s Club
Men’s Club
Arbor Day
5:00pm
Traditional
Worship Service
Confirmation
Celebration/
Mini Lock in
5:00pm
Traditional
Worship Service
7:00pm
Adult Bible
Fellowship (ROL)
18
19
20
21
22
7:30am Traditional Worship
Service (FIL)
9:00am Traditional Worship
Service (FIL)
9:00am Traditional Worship
Service (ROL)
10:30am Café Worship (ROL)
10:35am Contemporary
Worship Service (FIL)
1:00pm 8th Grade
Confirmation Service (FIL)
6:30pm
3:00pm
Serve a Meal—
MRM
9:00am
Adult Bible Study
5:30pm
Confirmation
6:30pm
Lifetree Café
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
9:00am
Mom to Mom
9:00am
Adult Bible Study
5:30pm
Confirmation
6:30pm
Ascension Service at
CUW on the Bluff
Last day of
School
7:00pm
8th Grade
Graduation
Service
5:00pm
Traditional
Worship Service
7:30am Traditional Worship
Service (FIL)
9:00am Trad. Worship (FIL)
9:00am Trad. Worship (ROL)
10:30am Café Worship (ROL)
10:35am Contemporary
Worship Service (FIL)
New Member
Class (FIL)
6:15pm
7:00pm
Stephen Ministry Glory & Praise –
LaSata
23
24
5:00pm
Traditional
Worship Service
7:00pm
Board of Lay
Leaders Meeting
OFFICE CLOSED
6:30pm
FOR
Glory & Praise –
MEMORIAL
Hamburg Home 7:00pm
DAY
6:30pm
Lifetree Café
Adult Bible
Fellowship (ROL)
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Stephen Ministry
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
You may not make a hole like a meteor does when it strikes the earth. You may not
give a speech that people will be quoting for years to come. You may not perform
some great feat that makes the TV evening news. But you can make an impact by
answering God's call to serve. Our Stephen Ministers have a positive impact on
people's lives at times when they really need someone to care. A new training class
will begin soon. Please take this opportunity to pray to the Lord and seek His guidance; this may be just the ministry He has prepared for you. You are encouraged
to call Pastor Reichmann (377-6610) for more information.
Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML)
Please join us on May 13th at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. We will be installing the newly elected officers for 2014-2015. There will be a presentation
by Eyewitness for Life. All women of First Immanuel and guests are invited.
Refreshments will be served.
Also, the South Wisconsin District LWML convention is June 20-21 at the
Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc. The theme is "In Step with the Spirit". Rev.
Ken Klaus is the keynote speaker on Saturday. See the website swd-lwml.org
for more information.
Ladies Aid
Our next meeting of Ladies Aid will be May 6th at 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. The devotion will
be on " Holy Ghost with Light Divine". After our luncheon we will be working on craft projects so everyone is asked to bring a sewing needle, light colored thread and a scissors. All ladies of the congregation
are invited to join us in devotion, food, fellowship and friendship.
Men’s Club
On Saturday, May 10th, Men's Club will perform their annual "Arbor Day" on the church and school
grounds. This includes raking, seeding, weeding, spreading mulch, trimming trees, and other miscellaneous maintenance. Please respond to John Hinck at 375-8692 if you plan to help on either day. That
helps with plans for both work and refreshments. Thank you!
Confirmation Reception
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will host a reception for our 2014
confirmands on Sunday, May 4th after the pictures are taken in the
FIL Fellowship Hall. At this time, each confirmand will be given a
cross in remembrance of their confirmation. There will be cake,
coffee & punch at this time.
MORE THRIVENT NEWS: Thrivent is hosting a FREE document shredding event on
May 3rd along with Stone Creek Associates and Thrivent Financial are hosting a Open House and document shredding event . We will be using Strong Box Destruction for this with No Charge for shredding.
This will take place May 3rd from 9:00-11:00 am located at W67 N222 Evergreen Blvd. The document shredding truck will be located at the south building lower level parking area. Light refreshments
will be served.
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Dear FIL/ROL Friends....
Healthy patterns are developing at River of Life
these days. People are energized to reach out as
we continue offering conversations with Spiritual connections through Lifetree Café . Worshipers are reaching in to one another as they
fellowship with one another before and after
worship. And together we reach up to God as
we utilize the gifts of God's people through the
spoken word, music, song, and even a little drama.
Another health pattern is that of renewing our
Ministry Plan. This newsletter article's purpose
is to communicate our 2014-2015 Ministry Plan.
How is God calling you to fulfill His plans in the
upcoming year?
In His Service, Pastor Monte
We will explore ways to maximize our
current space. Our monthly (or bimonthly) pastor-led Adult Bible Fellowship will continue. Other Bible class
offerings will continue as well. We will
look to build healthy community
around all we do (ie Lifetree, Bible
Study, Choir, Worship, Community
Garden, etc). We will continue nurturing an environment that encourages
people to learn one another’s names
and to share their stories of faith. Our
prayer is that these efforts would bear
fruit and that those who connect with
our ministry will find ROL a place of
supportive Christian Community.
Ministry Plan
River of Life Lutheran Church in Saukville, WI is a Missional
Community of First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg,
WI. Under this umbrella the mission of River of Life Lutheran
Church in Saukville is to reach out to others, reach in to
each other, and reach up to God.
It is our desire to be a Christian community that is more
“incarnational” than “attractional”. In other words, we are more
concerned about equipping believers to be disciples and missionaries where they find themselves day to day than we are
concerned about creating facilities and programs that attract
people to our doors.
Our worship services will continue to
be Christ centered- proclaiming both
Law and Gospel in accordance with
our rich Lutheran heritage. Our service formats (traditional/ café contemporary) will continue for the foreseeable future. Efforts will be made
to enhance our worship experience
with additional choir opportunities
and by adding accompaniment to our
piano-led service. We will explore the
possibilities of commissioning new
banners to enrich our worship space.
Efforts will also be made to put ROL
sermons on line through livestreaming. We will seek to make our
message more engaging and more
conversational. We will seek to proclaim the Word in a more expository
manner as appropriate.
We envision ROL continuing its involvement with such things as the Saukville
Food Pantry and with the effort to provide monthly hot meals to those in
need. ROL will also continue working
across denominational lines to take
steps towards developing a local Love
Inc affiliate. It is also our intent that
ROL continue sponsoring a weekly Lifetree Café (this began in Sept of 2013).
We will look to further engage those
outside our community in spiritual conversation, leading to the sharing of
Christ.
A new initiative for our next
season of ministry will be the establishment of a community garden in the ample green space with which we have
been blessed. ROL will also continue
offering its facility to the community– ie
Community Rummage Sale, Traveling
Treats, future Basketball Court.
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Mother’s Day Weekend, May 10-11, 2014, LUTHERANS FOR LIFE will be accepting
donations to help meet future goals of reaching Lutherans of all ages to be Gospelmotivated voices for LIFE. LFL publications, presentations, and sponsored programs
have long been sources for equipping Lutherans and others to apply the hope-filled
and life-assuring message of the Gospel to life issues.
We would like to thank those who contribute to LFL on Mother’s Day weekend with a
thank you ROSE. Present your rose to your mom or special lady in your life to honor
her for her commitment to LIFE. For additional information about LFL, please pick up a “LifeDate” in
the Narthex wall rack. LifeDate is the LFL quarterly journal, filled with articles connecting the gospel
message to all LIFE issues in every publication. Additional information can be found at http://
www.lutheransforlife.org/ or call 888.364.LIFE.
Your local Ozaukee County Chapter of National Lutherans for Life serves Lutheran churches throughout
Ozaukee County, as well as some in Washington and Sheboygan Counties.
Please join us for our next meeting Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 PM at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Belgium,
WI 53004. Everyone is welcome!
This month with a $40 purchase, you will receive a FREE
Micro Fiber Drying Mat! All
online orders totaling $90 will
receive the Micro Fiber Drying Mat and a FREE 4-Pack of
Cheesecake Pops! One of my favorites! And don't forget Market Day's convenient, pre-portioned cookie dough! ! A delicious way to support our school! If you have been a
"Freequent Buyer" this is the month to place a $40 order and
receive the FREE STORAGE BASKET that you have been
working towards! Please place your paper order in the office
by Tuesday, May 13th or online at marketday.com by 11:00
pm Wednesday, May 14. Pick up is on Saturday, May 17th in
the Family Life Center between 8:00-9:00 am. Market Day
stands behind every purchase, with a 100% satisfaction guarantee on everything you buy. Call Jenny Jurss with questions
at 375-0519.
Spring Retreat
for 55 & Up
May 14th at the Cedar Valley Retreat
Center, W5349 County Rd. D, just
nine miles west of West Bend. Join us
at as we hear and discuss how “Time
and Eternity Meet” with Dr. John
Saleska and Karen Lippert, our main
presenters. Breakfast and lunch will
be included in the $60 registration.
Registration brochures are available
by calling Peg at the District Office
(414-464-8101) or go to swd.lcms.org.
Registration deadline is May 5th.
See the promotion for information on page 17. Thank you!
REACHGroup NEWS!
The next quarterly meeting for REACHGroup leaders is going to be on Sunday, June 1st from 11:45
am—1:15 pm in the First Immanuel Fellowship Hall. If you are the leader of a REACHGroup, or interested in leading a group, please plan on attending! We will be displaying some new study materials for
groups, talking about service opportunities, and going over how to use Within My Reach. Please contact Vicki Manzeck or cblane@earthlink.net to RSVP or if you have questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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The Last Lincolns
Book
Review
Author: Charles Lachman
Reviewed by Audrey A. Stockey
The Last Lincolns is a historical narrative covering
the personal lives of the Lincoln family to the time of the
book’s writing. Additionally,
it describes historical and
economic events surrounding the Lincolns as it clearly
paints a picture of a declining family falling into ruins.
It also ends with a mystery
involving the possibility of
another “last” Lincoln.
Throughout the book Abraham Lincoln is a looming shadow as the family declines, something not
to be expected from the 16th president’s family.
What makes this book different from other Lincoln books are the details covering the family and
rounding out the total picture of who they were.
It shows the degradation of their values and their
lack of respect for family and history.
While the book presents some of Lincoln’s accomplishments and describes his personal family
life, the emphasis is on Mary Todd Lincoln and
her relationship with their children, especially
after Lincoln’s death. With the deaths of both Edward and Willie, the Lincolns focused their attention on Tad who became a “spoiled brat” while in
the White House. On example is when he broke a
mirror in the hallway, he responded that it would
be paid for by citizens. When he was told it could
also bring him seven years bad luck, he ran to the
kitchen, took salt, and threw it over his shoulder.
After Willie’s death in 1862, Tad’s behavior
changed and he became respectful of those
around him and developed people sensitivity.
After Lincoln’s death, Mary took Tad into exile in
Europe with her. During this time, Tad obtained
an education. After Tad’s death, Mary became
more unstable, controlling, and overbearing, and
spent money lavishly. She also had a distain for
Robert’s wife and created problems in their marriage. When it appeared she was completely out
of control, Robert manipulated the legal system
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and had her committed to a mental institution.
In return, Mary manipulated friends of A. Lincoln and was released.
Robert’s life was illustrious. He developed a
thriving law practice, served as Secretary of War,
was Ambassador to England, and when he decided he had enough of his law practice, he joined
Pullman in his train business. His goal was to
make money. He was also a very private person
and both he and his wife remained out of the
public’s limelight. He had a lack of respect for
both history and family that culminated with
Robert’s throwing papers in the fireplace from his
father’s presidency.
Robert’s only son died young and one of his two
daughters made a good marriage with Charles
Ishman, one that the Lincolns approved. Jessie,
the younger daughter ran away with Warren
Beckwith and had two children with him. She
eventually had three marriages while living off
the Lincoln estate.
The two Beckwith children, Mary and Robert,
proved to be disastrous to the Lincoln family history. Neither ever worked. Mary never married,
dressed as a male, and turned the Lincoln estate
into an animal sanctuary, making it unfit for human habitation. She also denied any knowledge
of what Abraham had done for the country.
Robert, like his grandfather, destroyed legal papers by dumping them in the river to form a reef
barrier. He, like his mother, had three marriages.
His life consisted of wild parties, lavish spending,
and sexual liaisons. However, his second wife
had a child, while having a relationship with the
chauffer, but claimed it was Robert’s. Because
neither she nor the child, Timothy, would submit
to a blood test, the question remains whether or
not he is a descendent of Lincoln.
This 483-page book contains an Acknowledgements section, notes, a Bibliography, and an Index. It is a well-written book involving various
historical periods and descriptions of the family
members living during those events.
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IN THE WORD…
REFLECTIONS ON A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY FROM LOIS GIORDANO
I CAN’T DO THIS!
I have been sick for two weeks. There is a mountain of laundry that must get done. I CAN’T DO THIS!
and I’m tired of being weak and tired. Will I ever be healthy again? I CAN’T DO THIS.
I’m weak
Deadlines are looming. There is so much to be done and not nearly enough time left. I don’t want to do anything but
curl up and take a nap. And then there is this newsletter article which is due in a few days. I CAN’T DO THIS!
This is truly where I was as I sat down to draft this article. Can you relate to my sense of being overwhelmed by life
and tasks and deadlines? Most of us have probably found ourselves in this kind of funk at one time or another. As I
sat there and contemplated whether I could write still another In the Word article or whether it was time to give it up
or at least take a month off...that quiet voice of faith inside of me whispered, “Trust Me. Lean on Me.” I kept hearing relevant Bible passages in my mind.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 ESV
“OK, Lord, I get the message. I’m trying to do this by myself without Your help. Being sick is discouraging. It’s been
going on a long time.”
“We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces
character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has
been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” Romans 5:3-4 ESV
“I hear that, and I know this sickness will pass eventually. I just feel so weak and tired.”
“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for, as we ought,
but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26 ESV
“So the Spirit has already been praying on my behalf, even while I was having my pity party?”
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV
My dear child, you are correct when you say that you can’t do this. BUT I CAN. Trust Me to bring blessings out of
your weakness and illness. Lay the deadlines and tasks before ME. Let go of the temptation to be ruled by your lists
and your burdens; I will help you to discern the priorities and get things done.
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much
fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 ESV
Prayer: “Lord, forgive me for depending on myself instead of on You. I give You my weakness; fill me with Your
grace and strength. I give You the mountain of laundry and all the other deadlines that are hanging over me; put
everything back into your balance and your perspective for “apart from You I can do nothing.” Thank You for caring enough about me to remind me to trust You. Thank You for this conversation provided by the Bible passages
You brought to my mind. Thank You for filling my days and my life with hope and confidence in You. In Your holy
name. Amen.”
To God be the glory!
Lois Giordano
P.S. After God nudged back into trusting Him, all the tasks were finished easily and the deadlines were met, one step and
one day at a time. Faith and trust work every time! “...that through endurance and through the encouragement
of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 ESV
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2001). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.
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The financial need for these 26 children being assessed by a third party is currently estimated at over $50,400. As the financial information presented by families continues to be
processed, we will continue to inform you of opportunities to support families who need your
help.
First Immanuel Lutheran School
gratefully acknowledges the leadership and support of the following
Guardian Angels during the first
quarter of the 2014 funding drive.
Thank you!
Guardian Angel of Hope
MATCHING CHALLENGE UPDATE
FIL Endowment in Memory of Anita Fritz
In early March, the FIL Endowment challenged our congregation to a match. For every
gift given to the Guardian Angel Program in the
months of March and April, the Tuition Assistance Endowment would match it at 100% up to
a total of $13,000.
Guardian Angel of Wisdom
Mark & Beth Acterberg
Guardian Angel of Joy
Arnold Dobberfuhl
Wil Ebel
The generosity of our members and friends
is remarkable! In just six weeks, gifts of $13,130
have been given to support students at First Immanuel Lutheran School. Well done, faithful
supporters of the Guardian Angel program!
Steve & Joan Everts
John & Barb Meyer
Scott & Beetle Rank
Guardian Angel of Peace
Thank you so much for the sacrifices you
make to keep a Lutheran education affordable
for every family in our community. Your generous response to their need and to the matching
challenge is inspiring!
Though we celebrate your generous response
to the challenge, we are reminded that our task
of making sure that every child has access to our
great school is not yet accomplished.
Your gifts along with the matching contribution from the FIL Tuition Assistance Endowment make up over half of the amount needed
for the first 19 families to apply for help for the
2014-15 school year.
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Greg & Sandy Butler
Russell & Yvonne Klotz
Bob & Diane Kitzerow
Don & Annetta Teske
Kent & Martie White
Guardian Angel of Kindness
Anonymous (2)
Rich & Joanne Behling
Bill & Joan Cochran
Dan & Danielle Halpin
Todd & Lana Heinzel
Robert & Cynthia Johnson
Mark & Lori Newhouse
In gratitude to God for an unexpected
blessing, an anonymous gift has been received.
Craig & Kris Schaubs
In gratitude to God for the FIL Staff and
Warren & Betty Twietmeyer
Faculty, a gift has been received from
Dawn Walker.
Jeff & Dawn Walker
Dennis & Jacque Weeden
Guardian Angel of Mercy
In loving memory of Elayne Chovanec, a
gift has been received from Robert & Cynthia Johnson.
Anonymous (2)
Gail Bruss
Jed & Sharon Frank
Judy Frank
Steve & Anne Gresch
John & Becky Helmlinger
Frank James
Scott Lueder
Patricia Sievers
Kurt & Dawn Zirtzlaff
Angel’s Wings Society
Norbert & Joanne Barelmann
Nancy Beck
Mark & Jill Becker
Marshall & Audrey Filter
Dolores Johnson
In loving memory of Ione Johnson, a gift
has been received from Robert & Cynthia
Johnson.
In living tribute to Delores Lueders, a gift
has been received from Dolores Johnson.
In loving memory of Helen Schaubs, gifts
have been received from Mark & Beth
Acterberg, John & Barb Meyer, Mark &
Jill Becker, Nancy Beck, Scott & Nicole
Valdez Family and Craig & Kris Schaubs.
In gratitude to God for their grandchildren, a gift has been received from Warren & Betty Twietmeyer.
In loving memory of Elda Dobberfuhl, a
gift has been received from Arnold
Dobberfuhl.
Scott & Nicole Valdez
Gifts with Designations
January 1 – March 31, 2014
In loving memory of Robert Frank, gifts have
been received from Norbert & Joanne Barelmann and Judith Frank.
In loving memory of Virginia Frank, a gift has
been received from FIL Ladies Aid and Judith
Frank.
In living tribute to Ruth Klenner, a gift has
been received from John & Becky Helmlinger.
Donations to the Guardian Angel Program
are tax deductible and are eligible for matching gifts programs by many employers and
foundations.
Donor names are listed in program materials
unless the contributors express a desire to
remain anonymous
Reaching You - First Immanuel Lutheran Church Newsletter Page 15
New Member Classes are
being held NOW!
The four week long class started Monday, April
28th, however, you can still make the last three on
the following Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm
at First Immanuel in the Library. You can still join
us on Mondays, May 5th, 12th, and 19th and still become members! Also, if you will be having your
child baptized in our church soon, please attend the
May 12th class as it is mandatory before baptism.
New member Sunday will be held at 9:00 am on
June 1st at River of Life and 9:00 am at First Immanuel. Call the church office for more information
at 262-377-6610. We would love to have you join us
here as a part of our church family!
Look at the cost of that!
How many times have you said that to yourself or to others? There are probably even a few of us
around that remember when a nickel candy bar only cost 5 cents. Yes, costs on most things go up and
up and up. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we can easily find that the Consumer Price Index has
gone up about 37% from 2000 through 2013. It is exciting to look at First Immanuel’s weekly giving
and see that it is up over 41% during that time, so keeping ahead of inflation.
I actually was a bit surprised to see that inflation over the last 13 years was only about 37% so decided to
look at a few more things that are common in my life; and probably yours.
An evening movie ticket
A gallon of gasoline
Average new car
A box of breakfast cereal
McDonald’s Big Mac
Local cup of coffee
Can of tomato soup
Oreo cookies
Sirloin steak
+110%
+285%
+ 73%
+90%
+110%
+200%
+100%
+ 84%
+196%
What is more important in our lives; a movie ticket or Jesus? In our house, my wife knows I love the
sweetness of Oreos and hides them from me. And then forgets herself where she put them until the
cleaning lady lets us know she happened to find them and ate them all so now we need more! I am not
opposed to buying more Oreos, but might we be better off spending some more money on spreading the
sweet love of Jesus? Just try to imagine how many more people we could tell about Jesus every day if
the congregation’s giving had gone up as much as a package of Oreos. Or if we really wanted to get to
the meat of it, what if giving had gone up as much as a sirloin steak in the last 13 years?
One of the great things about coming to church is that you don’t have to pay to do it. God has paid the
price by sending His Son to die for our sins. Think what a blessing it would be to so many if we each
would be willing to give back an additional portion of what God has given you so that First Immanuel
Lutheran Ministries could do even more of what God expects of us.
Richard T. Erickson --- Executive Director
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Reaching You - First Immanuel Lutheran Church Newsletter Page 17
Too Tense??
Then join our 2 Tents —
A women’s camping ministry group!
Summer is right around the corner! It’s time to start planning the FIL 2nd Annual
TWO TENTS Women's Camping Ministry outing.
Relax in the company of other Christian women and enjoy good food, fellowship, daily
devotion, swimming, hiking, biking and campfires in the great outdoors.
If this is something that interests you, contact Nancy at becknb1@yahoo.com or Robin at
rroeske@fils.org and we will save you a spot! (No camping experience? No problem!)
2 Nights/3 Days ~ Long Lake State Park
~ July 20,21,22
Contact Nancy or Robin,
at becknb1@yahoo.com or rroeske@fils.org
RSVP Today!
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