LifeLines July 2016 - Lord of Life Lutheran Church

July 2016
LIFELINES
The monthly newsletter of Lord of Life Lutheran Churc h
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E-mail Address: office@lordoflifekenosha.org
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Phone: (262) 656 -1995
Welcome New Council Members
On Sunday, June 26th, during our Annual Congregational Meeting, we held an election and voted
the below members to our Congregational Council. In case you missed the meeting, here is some
information about each of them. We also want to thank the three outgoing Council members that
they replaced: Jim Erickson, Wendy Haugstad and Jeff Wamboldt.
Leslie Holloway: I have been delighted to be a member of Lord of Life for almost 10
years. My children and I became members in October of 2006. Throughout this time, I
have served in various ministries at Lord of Life, including Sunday School, Confirmation
Mentor, Altar Care, Reader, Woodwind Ensemble, Communion Assistant, and Assisting
Minister. I currently serve as the Communion Assistant lead. Prior to our congregation
calling Pastor Stacy, I was asked to lead the Mission Exploration Team. Most recently, I
served as the leader of the Exploratory Team. My spiritual gifts include Administration, Leadership,
Faith, and Wisdom, which I believe will serve me well in representing the congregation on the
church council. In my personal life, I am married and have three children. My husband John farms
full-time on our farm in the Town of Paris, where he also serves on the Plan Commission. My
daughter Leah currently attends UW Madison and will be a junior this fall. My twin sons just
graduated from high school. Jared will be joining Leah at UW Madison in the fall, and Matthew will
be attending St. Norbert’s College in DePere. I work full-time at Allstate Insurance Company as an
IT Business Analyst and have led a variety of IT projects as the Project Manager. I also had the
pleasure of serving on the Paris Jt. #1 School District School Board for nine years. In addition to
serving as Board President for six years, I also was a member of the Budget committee and chaired
the Policy committee.
Kathy Sadowski: I am a lifelong Kenosha resident and have attended Lord of Life for
15+ years, usually attending Saturday night worship services. Since attending Lord of Life,
I have been a volunteer with the INNS program, the soup kitchen, and a member of the
church choir, a participant in Soul Food Bible study, a reader, and a communion assistant.
I also served as Financial Secretary for several years, leaving that position in 2014.
As a retired nurse, I have well-honed critical thinking skills and problem-solving capabilities, which I hope with be beneficial to the church council. Having a background in direct patient
care as well as nurse management, I come to the council with well-developed documentation and
communication skills, and an ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and differing
opinions. I am detail-oriented, while being able to see the bigger picture, which I hope with be of
use to the council.
Carla Van Berg: I became a member of Lord of Life on February 14, 2000. My
husband Tim and I made a choice to leave LOL (for approx. 5 years) and returned in 2013.
During my time at Lord of Life I have been involved in Sunday School, the Worship & Music
Committee, the Choir, a card-making Ministry of Caring, Assisting Ministry, Reading, serving
Communion, assisting with Inns, serving at Shalom Center, working at Urban Outreach, our
“walks” through Advent, Christmas and Holy Week, and helping with the Women’s Christmas Tea. My most current joy is in making birthday cards for the Sunday School kids and
participating in Special Music.
Whether I’d be a good Council candidate is up for grabs. I would only offer that I’m not a “yes”
person, I will offer my honest input, and I care about this church that I call “home”.
Rev. Stacy M. Seger
- Pastor
Cindy Aasen
- Interim Youth Director
Sue Quever
- Parish Nurse
Angie Wollschlager
- Office Coordinator
Jodi Iorio
- Connections Ministry Leader
Claudia Murillo
-Treasurer/Bookkeeper
Tony Del Grosso, Dave
Kapralian, Josh Robinson &
Linda Ball
- Music Staff
Lynn Kancian
- Nursery Coordinator
Pat Skinner &
Jennifer Johnson
- Co-Financial Secretaries
Church Council
Leslie Holloway
Lou Molitor
Anna Kersten
Norma Lundstrom
Kathy Sadowski
Dan Sinnen
Carla Van Berg
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Closed on Friday
Our Website
www.lordoflifekenosha.org
LifeLines deadline
The 15th of every month
Our mission is to transform lives through grace by being an accepting,
serving, and caring community, empowered by the Holy Spirit to grow in faith.
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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G
HI-FIVERS LUNCH
WHEN: Thursday, July 7 at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Mike’s Donuts & Chicken; 701 56th St., Kenosha
DETAILS: We will have a long table reserved for 14 people, plus
there is room at tables along the side and outside for those
who like that. We will be on the first floor which is accessible. The lunch menu will be available which includes soups,
salads and sandwiches and appetizers plus a wide variety of
donuts, shakes and drinks.
Please RSVP to Lynda Jobman at
lyndajobman@gmail.com or call
262-914-0660.
Save the date for August 9th
for a picnic at the home of
Tom & June Pomatto. Details to
come; watch the weekly
announcements (available each
week on our website).
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KENOSHA KINGFISH EVENT
On Sunday, July 24th, join us for our
3rd annual tailgate party & Kenosha
Kingfish baseball game! The cost is
$18 per person (free for kids 5 &
under) and includes a one-hour
ballpark food buffet with soda/
water, and a reserved box seat to
the game. The game begins at 1:05
p.m. & the tailgating buffet begins at Noon.
If you are interested in attending, please sign up in the
lobby and you’ll be contacted by the church office to
arrange payment. Kids under 5 are free, but please include
them in your count. We have to have a correct count and
the payment by Monday, July 11th. Please don’t put the
payment for this event in the offering basket – please get it to
the church office. The Kenosha Kingfish play at Simmons
Field: 7817 Sheridan Road. Parking for the Tailgating event
is behind the outfield and can be accessed from 79th Street,
off of Sheridan Road.
JOIN US FOR VBS!
SAVE THE DATE!
(PLEASE NOTE THE DATE HAS CHANGED)
Northside Summer Time Stroll
Saturday, August 13th at 9:00 a.m.
This year Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, July 25th
through Thursday, July 28th from 5:00-7:15 p.m. each evening.
VBS is free and open to all kids ages 3 (if potty trained) through
entering 5th grade. Participants don't have to be members of
Lord of Life, so invite your family, friends and neighbors! Visit
the Lord of Life website; www.lordoflifekenosha.org, click on
Children & Youth, then Vacation Bible School to securely
register your child(ren). This year dinner will be served each
night.
Starting at Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, ending at St. John’s
Lutheran Church. This approximate 5k walk will benefit the
ELCA Outreach Center. This event will include raffles, fellowship and fun. Stay tuned for more details. Questions call Carol
Ziesemer at 262-945-8414.
WORSHIP & MUSIC TEAM
LEAD OPENINGS
Please volunteer to help with VBS! We
are looking for volunteers of all ages:
youth entering 6th grade or older as well
as adults to help with games, crafts,
photography, dinner, music, and more.
Please sign up to volunteer here and
thanks in advance for your time and
talents...without you, the volunteers, VBS
wouldn't happen!
Leslie Holloway has worn many hats here at Lord of Life and
now that she’s been elected to our Congregational Council
it’s time for her to pass a few of those hats on to others.
Three things that we are looking for someone to step up to
take over are:
Communion Assistants Ministry Lead: Train and schedule the
volunteers that serve communion at each service.
Scheduler of the Assisting Ministers: Training is done by Pastor
Stacy, but this person manages the scheduling.
Schedule Reviewer: Each month this person compiles all of the
volunteer schedules for the Worship & Music ministries and
reviews them to avoid double-scheduling before submitting
them to Angie to be published in the newsletter.
Please contact Sherry Sinnen at slsinnen@scj.com if you have
any questions or are interesting in volunteering.
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COUNCIL’S CORNER
May 9, 2016 Council Meeting Notes
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Thanks to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting. We thank outgoing Council members Jim Erickson, Wendy Haugstad and
Jeff Wamboldt and welcome new Council members Leslie Holloway, Kathy Sadowski & Carla Van Berg.
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Pastor Stacy is interested in setting up an area in the sanctuary for children. It would be an area where small children could play
quietly during the service, so parents don’t feel they need to keep them confined to an area between the rows of chairs. It would
include some rugs, maybe small chairs, quiet toys and books. More discussion will be had about this at the next meeting.
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We continue to look for someone to fill the maintenance position. Ed Gramza and Jeff Wamboldt met with two people, but
unfortunately it didn’t work out.
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Youth Fundraisers for next year’s mission trip were approved.
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We will continue the past two year’s tradition of having only one worship service on Rally Day, immediately followed by the allchurch picnic. The time and logistics for Sunday School’s first day back are still being discussed.
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The Matching Gift drive was successful. Council offered up $9,000 in seed/match money, and the congregation responded well.
We thank everyone who donated, and those that were unable to, but prayed for this effort.
F I N A N C I A L U P DAT E
As you hopefully read in last month’s newsletter,
the first quarter of this year has shown a 'dip' in
general offerings. While we are able to meet our
obligations and ministry is still happening, we did
not want to face summer with a short-fall. The
members of the congregational council issued a
matching gift challenge: they committed to match
any special offering above and beyond regular
giving, up to $9,000!! If the congregation gave the
full amount, that is $18,000 that would be brought
in in a short time frame, eliminating our cash flow
shortage.
As of the weekend of June 25th & 26th, we
received $9,251.46 in “above and beyond” gifts
from the congregation.
Thank you so much for the support you give to our
mission and ministry and for your consideration.
-Pr Stacy
M AY 2 0 1 6 F I N A N C I A L S
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YOUTH NEWS
Tuesdays, July 5, 12 & 19
6:00 p.m. Terrific Tuesday
Friday, July 15th
Depart for Mission Trip
Saturday, July 23rd
Return from Mission Trip
June 25th—28th
5:00—7:15 p.m.
Vacation Bible School
2016 MISSIoN TRIp
Pairing with Ascension Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado: July 15 -23, 2016
This month, 20 youth and 9 adult chaperones from Lord of Life will drive to Ascension Lutheran Church
in Colorado Springs, Colorado for our mission trip. We will depart on Friday, July 15, drive to Iowa, then
stay overnight at a motel with a swimming pool. We will get up early the next morning, eat breakfast
at the motel, then drive the remaining 12 hours to Colorado, stopping on the way for lunch and
supper breaks. On Sunday morning, we will worship with the Ascension Lutheran Church family. We
will spend most of our time there doing service work, with a day or two doing something fun, including
white water rafting. Please keep this group in your prayers. We wish them safe travels and a fun and
fulfilling experience!
FUNDRAISER TOTALS
Fantasy Football 2015-2016: $1,000
Trivia Night: $1723
M&Ms: $650.81
Youth Stock: 3005.00
Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast: $1,137
Car Wash: $844.53
Bake sales (3): $1,426.28
Thank you to our Lord of Life family for all of your support!!!
2016-2017
We are once again calling all Fantasy Football owners (new ones too) to join us for this year's Fantasy
Football. We are hoping to have 3 or 4 leagues this year, with one league for people who have
NEVER PLAYED BEFORE. The entry is $50. The winners will be able to designate what LOL ministry they
would like to support. This year all proceeds will go towards Lord of Life. We will have a first and
second place prize as well as a consolation prize. A Fantasy Learning session will be held after the
services on July 30th and 31st. The draft weekend will be from August 27th-29th. If you have any
questions please see Dean Knutson (262-914-5790) or Ralph McCarthy (262-515-3524).
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S U N DAY S C H O O L H A P P E N I N G S
Sunday School is enjoying the summer off, but we’d like to say “thank you” to everyone who helped
with the program this past year. Please print out this page and have your child/grandchild
(yourself?) color it and drop it in the church office. We’ll decorate the Sunday School bulletin board
with them before Sunday School starts in September.
Jesus Loves
Me &
I Love
Sunday
School!
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FROM THE PARISH NURSE
Dear Friends,
Summer has arrived and so have the special activities that are centered
on water and keeping us cool. I would like to highlight the importance of
healthy swimming behaviors for preventing recreational water illnesses.
Outbreaks of recreational water illnesses continue to occur in the U.S.
each year. Sixty-two percent of these outbreaks are related to the chlorine-resistant pathogen, Cryptosporidium, (“Crypto”) which is introduced into the pool by swimmers who are ill with diarrhea and spread
to other swimmers when they swallow the contaminated water. Germs
like Giardia, E-coli, and Shigella can also be present due to the fecal
water contamination. These outbreaks emphasize the continuing need
to educate people about recreational water illness prevention to ensure a healthy swimming experience.
Awareness of recreational water illnesses (RWIs) and healthy swimming behaviors play an important role
in stopping transmission of RWIs. Germs on and in swimmers’ bodies end up in the water and can make
other people sick. Even healthy swimmers can get sick from RWIs, but the young, elderly, pregnant women
and immuno-suppressed persons are especially at risk.
Specific actions you can take to promote healthy swimming include:
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Do not swim when you have diarrhea (Especially if it is a child in diapers.) The diaper or swim pants
won’t stop the fecal contamination.
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Practice good hygiene. Shower before swimming (with soap and water) and wash hands after using the
toilet or changing diapers.
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Do not swallow pool water or get pool water in mouth (if possible).

Take your children for bathroom breaks frequently (every 60 minutes) Waiting to hear “I have to go”
might be too late. Change diapers often (not at poolside). Germs can spread to surfaces and objects in
and around the pool. Cryptosporidium can survive for days even in properly chlorinated pools.
At any public swimming facility, continuous filtration and disinfection of water should
reduce the risk of spreading illness. However, people may still be exposed to germs
during the time it takes for chlorine to work or for water to be recycled through filters.
Many pools use one filtration system for several pools. This causes water from many
pools to mix quickly, and potentially spread germs throughout connected pools in a very
short time. It is possible for a single diarrhea accident to contaminate water throughout
the largest pool or water park.
If everyone uses good common sense and follows healthy swimming behaviors, enjoying the water this
summer can be a positive and safe experience.
May the Lord keep you and your loved ones in perfect peace and wholeness.
Shalom,
Sue Quever R.N., Parish Nurse
Aurora Parish Nurse Program
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THE CONNECTIONS CENTER
THE “MY ONE WORD” MOVEMENT CONTINUES...
July marks the halfway point of our “one Word” journey. How is it going? Many of our friends
here at Lord of Life decided to do the “My One Word” challenge instead of making a long list of
resolutions for a new year, and regretfully failing to keep them time and time again. Instead,
choosing one word to guide them on a journey with God. This year’s journey of your one word is
to represent what you hope God will do in you, and focus on it for this entire year! We also had
many of our Lord of life friends share their word and their story. Below is a story I would like to
share. The writer has wished to remain anonymous. If you would like to share how your “My One
Word” journey is going please email me at connections@lordoflifekenosha.org.
-Jodi Iorio
The desert and the parched land will be glad: the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into
bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. -Isaiah 35: 1-2
BLOSSOM
“Blossom” definition: the flower of a seed plant, also the mass of such flowers on a single plant, the state of bearing
flowers, a peak period or stage of development. To come into one’s own, to become evident, make an appearance.
I have loved God my entire life. I felt close to him even as a child. But despite this precious connection, the harshness
and problems of life in the world seeped into my being. My connection to our loving Father was lost, then found, then
lost again, over and over. Some of the most beautiful gifts God had given to me were put on hold, time and time again.
After all, I had to help others, raise a family, and provide for that family by working two jobs most of my career. Life’s
tragedies drew me back to God on my knees; childhood abuses, a spouse’s alcoholism, divorce, and the death of
parents, dear friends, and spiritual advisors.
But I am connected to God, just as the gold string Pastor Stacy handed out in service reminds me. God has given me
gifts to bring forth and use in the world according to his plan. I realize being a loving mother, friend, sister, and financial provider for fatherless children are all gifts God has given me. And I am grateful for all of them. God has given me
another gift as well, an artistic gift that when employed brings joy. He has been prompting me to bring forth this gift
for some time, but I have always pushed it to the background. Too busy, too tired, too old, not good enough, not as
important as other demands in my life.
Well not this year. When Jodi and Pastor Stacy brought forth the “My One Word” concept and book, there was the
voice again. BLOSSOM. My one word is BLOSSOM. This year each day I will reaffirm my connection to God who loves
me and use and reveal my gift to others. God has a plan for this gift. The regrets, hurts, fears, and mistakes of the past
are like the dessert. They isolate me. The feelings that I should have accomplished more in life are not of God. I will let
them go. I will step forth from that solitary place knowing that with God I can flourish. BLOSSOM. I will keep this one
word in front of me each day. God can change me as I worship him and listen for His voice one step at a time. I will not
be afraid to step out into what I believe God is leading me to do. When I step out in faith I will BLOSSOM and be all I
can be for God.
LOL FAMILY NEWS
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July 1
Doug & Janet Swihart
July 22
Lou & Patti Molitor
Roger & Dianne Wilde
John & Leslie Holloway
July 4
Greg & Donna Schaefer
July 5
Steve & Amy Deschler
Phil & Stephanie
Betthauser
Steve & Kirsten
Thompson
July 6
Joel & Beth Kaufmann
Dustin & Amber Jacobson
Scott & Kristie Fowler
July 9
Andy & Pat Skinner
July 12
Jim & Joan Zich
July 24
David & Amanda Maedke
Ryan & Samantha
McGovern
JULY BIRTHDAYS
July 15
Chuck & Diane
Pomerening
July 27
Ron & Lou Ann Daniels
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July 18
Dave & Kris Klimisch
July 28
Dan & Amber Swanson
Russell & Erlyn Schultz
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5
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8
July 19
Joel & Kathy Dutton
July 20
Jordan & Kerrie Gardina
Sean & Michelle
Maddox
July 29
Justin & Katie Weis
July 31
Jeff & Lindsay Deinhammer
Kenny & Kelly Wegmuller
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June 5, 2016
Charlotte Marie Smith, daughter of Rachel & Nick Smith
June 12, 2016
Abigail Ann Simpkins & Mackenzie Madelyn Simpkins,
daughters of Elizabeth & Matthew Simpkins
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June 26, 2016
Carter John Pecha & Harper Helen Pecha,
twin children of Jodi Pecha
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Congratulations and welcome to the family of God at Lord of Life!
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Please don’t forget to notify us of any change to your personal
information; email address, home address, or telephone number. If any
of your information has changed, please contact Angie in the church
office; office@lordoflifekenosha.org or (262) 656-1995.
Please also notify us if you notice your anniversary or birthday
is not appearing in the newsletter.
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Jackie McCarthy, Enzo DeBartolo,
Taryn Derfus, Michael Stanislawski,
Jeanine Jantz, Tiffany Glynn
Derek Landwehr, Bruce McDonald
Nattan Degefa, Dillan Tiebout
Brenda Walentowski, Dominic Arturi
Jacob Weber
John Iorio, Mikal Robinson
Kerrie Gardina
Anne Rasmussen, Joan Zich,
Aaron Blonski
Abigail Nosalik, Karen Gahart, Mia
Falduto, Camren Owens, Fred Fitzpatrick,
Noah Carlson
Jennifer Venable
Denise Gifford, Rachel Wamboldt
Kayla Baran, Avery Nighbor, David
Chase, Liam Thorson
Ashley Skendziel, Gavin Smith, Megan
Walden
Brad Bloxdorf, Eric Corrao, Iver Iverson
Sam Knapton, Atalie Ward, Allison Stogsdill
Tom Duncan, Kim Voss, Serena Jones
Colin Mossman
Cindy Lein, Dan Sinnen, Jan Duncan
Daniel Faraca
Tim Schiappacasse, Julia Arturi,
Dan Cresco
Jazmyn Robinson, Jerry Romano,
Jacob Young, James Skendziel
Chris Daugherty, Tory Bilotta
Scott Bender
Beth McDonald, Gabriel Cox,
Justin Pierce
David Rademacher, Jensen Wohlgemuth
Kris Klimisch
Kristi Schaeffer-Kleutsch, Jacob Dorst,
Max Hovell
Clara Winden, Steve Pierce,
Kris Hobson
Madelyn Anderson, Emma Klaus, Dan
Banks, Tiffaney Block
Ivar Iverson, Jaynee Dunasky
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VOLUNTEERS ARE OUR STRENGTH
SATURDAY VOLUNTEERS
Within our congregation there are many ministries to
serve God and others.
If you need assistance or have questions,
please contact any of the following people:
ACOLYTES
Ministry Lead Needed
ALTAR CARE Kathy Miller ................................. 697-9476
ASSISTING MINISTERS Pastor Stacy .................. 656-1995
BRASS ENSEMBLE John Whyte ......................... 656-1878
CARE MINISTRY TEAM Sue Quever................... 925-3822
CHOIR Dave Kapralian ................................... 497-3552
CONFIRMATION Pastor Stacy .......................... 656-1995
CONNECTIONS MINISTRY Jodi Iorio ................. 656-1995
COFFEE/TREATS Amy Giese ............................ 891-3259
COMM ASSIST Leslie Holloway ...................... 859-0479
COMM BREAD BAKERS Diane Schaeffer........... 496-0836
CHURCH COUNCIL
CUSH Joyce Behlke ......................................... 552-7939
FAITH TECH Jeff Wollschlager .......................... 697-4158
FLUTE CHOIR Laura Craemer Rasch ................. 909-7375
GREETERS Patti Molitor………………………...654-4013
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Tim Van Berg...........697-7408
HEALTH Sue Quever ........................................ 925-3822
HI-FIVERS Lynda Jobman ................................ 914-0660
Jan Marrelli .................................... 945-2987
INNS Tom & Leslie Sepanski ... lesliesepanski@gmail.com
J & C BAND Tony DelGrosso ................... 847-209-2951
LADIES OF LYDIA Nancy Haldeman ................. 652-1261
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP John Whyte ..................... 656-1878
NURSERY Lynn Kancian................................... 948-0664
OFFICE HELP Angie Wollschlager ..................... 656-1995
PRAYING PARTNERS Dolores Arnett ................. 551-0561
PRAYER SHAWL MIN Chris Mifflin ................... 656-0333
PROPERTY Ed Gramza ..................................... 358-2405
READERS LouAnn Daniels ................................ 909-0375
SOUP KITCHEN Kathy Miller............................ 697-9476
STEWARDSHIP Dave Klimisch ......................... 656-1995
SUNDAY SCHOOL Tanya Brady .............. 847-989-7056
Lisa McCarthy .................... 652-3581
TELLERS Dave Klimisch .................................... 764-5689
USHERS Mark Sinnen ....................................... 859-2152
WOODWIND ENSEMBLE John Whyte ............... 656-1878
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB Arlene Hall ................ 652-0143
YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM Cindy Aasen ............. 654-6353
July 2
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
Ushers
Wolf Family
Frank and Jan
Marrelli,
Gordy Johnson
Amber Addison,
Aiden &
Jerry and Donna
Addison,
Plunkett
Amanda
Robinson, Mikal
Kris and Dan
Cresco
Acolyte
Hallie Wolf
Nathan Klimisch
Abby Swihart
Elliott Sens
Sarah Remiker
Mary LeRoy,
Judy Nevoraski,
Sonja Wolfe
Sue SchmidtDecker, Rick &
Brenda
Walentowski
Judy Nevoraski
Sue SchmidtDecker
Jerry Plunkett
Pat Johnson
Gerzel Family
Julie Remiker
Communion
Steve, Cindy &
John Aasen
Mary LeRoy,
Judy Nevoraski,
Kathy Sadowski
Julie Chase,
Anita Cate,
Tammy
Skendziel
Reader
Aaron Sens
Jacob Weber
Julie Chase
Greeters
Sandy Aker
Audrey Hartman Frank Marrelli
Coffee
None
Pat Johnson
Swihart Family
Bread (both Sunday and Saturday services)
Karen Aiello
Becky & Emma
Brewer
Mary LeRoy
Samantha
McGovern
Jan Niederloh
Steve & Patsy
Kolner
Karen Sens
Ralph McCarthy
Chris Daugherty
Aaron Sens,
Greg Schaeffer
Deb Blonski,
Jean Garretto
Altar Care
Cole Weiss
Donna & Jerry
Plunkett
Tammy
Skendziel
A/V
John Aasen
Sarah Klimisch
John Aasen
SCRIP Sales
Deb Blonski,
Lisa Romano
Gordy Johnson,
Kris Klimisch
Ashley Hansen,
Mary LeRoy
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
July 3
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 31
Ushers
9:30 a.m.
Tim Schiappacasse
Mark Sinnen
John & Roberta Bloner
Bruce & Kathy Wilson
John Iorio
Ron & LouAnn Daniels
Joyce Behlke
Cathy Lovingfoss
Mark Sinnen
Ed & Tanya Brady
Kristi Schaeffer
Solan Degefa
Tyler Andrews
John Whyte
Doug Swihart
Greg Glista
Mike McDowell
Cindy Lein
Dan Lein
Doni Degefa
Norma Lundstrom
Cliff Lundstrom
Dean Knutson
Karen Knutson
Mark Sinnen
Tim Schiappacasse
Leslie Holloway
Shirley Hauck
Julia Arturi
Cathy Rutkowski
Doni Degefa
Acolyte
9:30 a.m.
Joshua Schulz
Natalie Gardina
Katie Lynch
Assisting Minister
9:30 a.m.
Joe Falduto
Carla Van Berg
Leah Holloway
Communion Help
9:30 a.m.
Mike McDowell
Carla Van Berg
Jean Walrath
Terry Sorenson
Leslie Holloway
Carol Gumbinger
Deb Wamboldt
Jeff Wamboldt
Marie Persinger
Cathy Lovingfoss
Greg Glista
Leslie Holloway
Carla Van Berg
Jean Walrath
Abby Giese
Reader
9:30 a.m.
Terry Sorenson
Judith Tisserand
Doug Kancian
Greeters
9:30 a.m.
Lou and Patti Molitor
Natalie Gardina
Russ Brewer
Coffee
9:30 a.m.
Lein Family
Gardina Family
Giese Family
Bread (for both Sunday and Saturday services)
Karen Aiello
Becky & Emma Brewer
Mary LeRoy
Samantha McGovern
Jan Niederloh
Ron Daniels
Peggy Zimmerman
Peggy Zimmerman
Ron Daniels
Angie Wollschlager
Anne Rasmussen
Jeff Wollschlager
Jackie McCarthy
Jenn Sinnen
Lynn Kancian
Laura Lynch
Dan Lein
Meghan & Tory Bilotta
Tellers (after worship)
9:30 a.m.
Dave Klimisch
Sarah Klimisch
Nathan Klimisch
George Sorenson
Rich Walasek
Rich Walasek
Dave Klimisch
Altar Care
9:30 a.m.
Arlene Hall
Roberta Bloner
Anna Kersten
A/V
9:30 a.m.
Ralph McCarthy
Lori Capelli
Travis Decker
Nursery
9:30 a.m.
Lynn Kancian
Christi Wilke
Lynn Kancian
SCRIP Sales
Becky Brewer
Emma Brewer
Lynda & Darrell Jobman
Doni Degefa
Jean Garretto
Kathy Prokes (trainee)
LOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY
3
8:30 a.m. Inspire
9:30 a.m. Worship
10
8:30 a.m. Inspire
9:30 a.m. Worship
MONDAY
4
CHURCH OFFICE
CLOSED
11
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
6:00 p.m. Ladies of
Lydia
6:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl
Ministry
2
7:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship
Breakfast
3:00 p.m. J&C Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Worship
7
8
9
12
13
14
15
Newsletter
Deadline
16
DEADLINE for 12:30 p.m. Soul Food
Kingfish sign- Bible Study
up & payment 6:00 p.m. Youth
18
1
6
12:30 p.m. Soul Food
Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Youth
Terrific Tuesday
11:30 a.m. Hi-Fivers
Lunch @ Mike’s D&C
1:00 p.m. OA
7:00 p.m. AA
1:00 p.m. OA
7:00 p.m. AA
Terrific Tuesday
8:30 a.m. Inspire
9:30 a.m. Worship
SATURDAY
5
Youth Depart
for Mission
Trip
6:00 p.m. Ladies of
Lydia
6:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl
Ministry
17
FRIDAY
19
12:30 p.m. Soul Food
Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Youth
Terrific Tuesday
20
21
1:00 p.m. OA
7:00 p.m. AA
22
7:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship
Breakfast
3:00 p.m. J&C Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Worship
7:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship
Breakfast
3:00 p.m. J&C Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Worship
23
7:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship
Breakfast
3:00 p.m. J&C Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Worship
Youth Return from
Mission Trip
24
8:30 a.m. Inspire
9:30 a.m. Worship
Kingfish Event 12:00 p.m.
Tailgate lunch, 1:05 p.m.
game
31
8:30 a.m. Inspire
9:30 a.m. Worship
25
26
12:30 p.m. Soul Food
Bible Study
27
28
1:00 p.m. OA
7:00 p.m. AA
Vacation Bible School 5:00-7:15 p.m.
29
30
12
A F E W W O R D S F RO M P A S T O R S TAC Y
IMAGINE: to form a mental image of something not actually present to the senses.
We encourage our children to use their imaginations every day. Every now and then we even dare to imagine such things
as a nap, more time to complete tasks, our dream job, our dream spouse...but only sometimes. As adults we often hold
ourselves back from imagining...but I think we do ourselves a disservice by not daring to imagine...especially when it
comes to our faith and what God is calling us to be and to do.
What does imagination have to do with our faith, you ask? We understand our imaginations to be limitless, without
boundaries, beyond constraints and with no expectations. Don’t we perceive God in the same way? God is something that
we cannot fully grasp and understand with our human minds yet we know that God is there, that God is limitless, without
boundaries, beyond constraints and expectations. We understand God to be fully surprising and all-encompassing!
Our ideas of God and our faith, while firmly grounded in scripture, take flight when we dare to IMAGINE how things
could be - how things WILL be. When we dare to IMAGINE how God would have things, our faith blossoms and we are
able to accomplish things once thought impossible.
Scripture certainly leaves some things up to our imagination - it does not spell everything out word-for-word. It tells us
to love one another. By the power of our imagination we see what that looks like for us. Scripture encourages us to feed
the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, etc... and those things take shape in our communities when we use our
imagination, together, to make a difference. And scripture prompts us to learn more and our imagination is sparked when
we study and grow into the stories and prophecies we find there.
Our imagination is key to our faith. Our faith grows when we IMAGINE how God wants our life to be; when we
IMAGINE how God can change our life; when we IMAGINE how being a disciple can affect our life. It is a powerful
thing; it’s the fuel we need for us to keep moving, the material we need to make a difference in the lives of the people
around us and it supplies the gifts we need to live into our vocations.
BUT sometimes it’s hard to allow our imagination to guide us. When a situation calls for practicality, it seems frivolous to
imagine the solution. Or when the outcome is uncertain, it feels ‘dreamy’ to dare to imagine how it might be.
We must be careful not to restrain our imagination or refrain from using it. We must be bold enough to allow the Holy
Spirit to lead us in the right direction by our imagination. God is consistently seeking out ways to communicate with us,
to move us and to call us into action. God desires for us to move, to make a difference, and to change the world. It is by
the power of our imagination that this happens. We are at a critical time in the life of our congregation. We are daring to
imagine what God is calling us to do and to be. It will require all of us to engage our imagination and then DARE to
follow it, trusting that God is in control.
Our human nature causes us, however, to wonder just how far we can truly reach with our imaginations. Paul tells us in
Ephesians that God is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within
us. That is how far we can reach with our imaginations - further than we can ask, further than we can imagine or dream.
Don’t limit yourself - don’t hold yourself back. DARE to imagine!
This month we will be collecting items for the ELCA Outreach
Center’s annual School Supply Drive. Items can be placed in the
wooden Ministry of the Month chest in the lobby through July.
Joy & Celebration
Contemporary Service
Saturday evenings
5:30 p.m.
Sunday Morning Worship
9:30 a.m. Summer Sundays
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