July/Aug. 2010

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Emmaus, Milwaukee,becoming a flagshippage 3

Jeske: ‘10 good thingsseniors can do’page 4

Welcome new churchworkers to SWDpage 7

Upcoming eventspage 8

Around the DistrictPage 9

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passionate believers...changing life

“We are celebrating the first stepstowards a new church in Las Americas,”said Missionary Rev. Ted Krey from theDominican Republic. Sunday, May 9,2010, was a landmark day for the mis-sion. Chairs overflowed beyond the spacethat the tent could accommodate, andextra benches were brought out of thenearby house as well. Over 100 peoplearrived for an evening dedication servicewhich was held on a piece of propertyrecently purchased for the building of a

Land dedicated for Dominican Republic mission

At the May board of directors’meeting a call was extended to MarkL'Heureux of Loveland, Colo., to bethe South Wisconsin District super-intendent of schools. He has beenled to accept the call, and togetherwith his family will be moving to theMilwaukee area in July.

Most recently L’Heureux served asthe administrator of ImmanuelLutheran School in Loveland. Beforethat he served as a teacher in aLutheran school in Florida, and in theIowa East District as a principal andpart-time education executive. He re-ceived a BS in education and MA fromConcordia University in Seward, Neb.L’Heureux and his wife Kathy have fourchildren—Ellie, Noah, Jack and Bowen.

“I am excited for what Markbrings to our staff and to SWD andour schools,” said President JohnWille. “I am looking forward to hav-

L’Heureux joins SWD as newschool executive in July

Mark L’Heureux

First group home to be started

future church in Los Ameri-cas. V icar Willy Gasparpreached a beautiful sermonabout how God’s “life Insur-ance” is faith in Jesus and hisforgiveness for all, regardlessof age, wealth, political sta-tus, family or job. Afterwardthe land was dedicated in thename of the Triune God, as aplace of worship for the com-munity.

God is also opening doors for thisministry among disabled children andtheir families. “Our newly-organizedfoundation, Good Shepherd LutheranHomes, is coming to be a reality,” saidDanelle Putnam. “At the end of April, weheld our first board of directors meetingin Santiago. It was exciting to come to-gether for the first time as we mercifullyseek to help marginalized people withdisabilities to come to know and trust ourLord Jesus Christ and be forgiven by him.”

The Amigo de Jesus club in PalmarArriba held their first meeting May 8,2010. This group reaches out to childrenand youth with disabilities and their fami-lies through Bible studies and activitiesin the community. “Praise God for sucha great start for this new group, and for

the wonderful involve-ment of the youth andadults from the church inPalmar Arriba who em-braced this mercy minis-try in their community,”Putnam said. “Lord will-ing, this group will be es-sential for the start up ofour first group home thisOctober, which is to belocated in Palmar Arribaitself.”

The mission ispartnering with BethesdaLutheran Services and Communities, Wa-tertown, drawing from their expertise tohelp in establishing this first group homefor LCMS in the Dominican Republic.

ing him as a partner as we engage thispost-church culture in which we live.”

More than 3,000 Lutherans are ex-pected to attend the upcoming 64thRegular Convention of The LutheranChurch—Missouri Synod (LCMS). Meet-ing under the theme “ONE People—For-given” at the George R. BrownConvention Center July 10-17 in Houston,the convention serves as the principal leg-islative assembly for the church body andincludes opportunities for worship, inspi-ration, and fellowship. LCMS conventionsare held every three years.

The convention’s voting delegatesrepresent some 6,200 congregations

64th LCMS Convention setfor July 10-17 in Houston

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The words of the Prophet Joelhave been bouncing around in mythoughts of late, specifically the

words from Joel 2: “And afterward, I will pour out my Spiriton all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, yourold men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.”

We know the story of Pentecost: the sound of the rushingwind, the Father pouring out his Spirit, the tongues of fire onthe head of each disciple, each speaking the story of salvationin a different language. We know the reaction of the people:amazement, suspicion and skepticism; but then ultimately ahuge number of newly baptized believers. The New TestamentChurch was born. The first Christian congregation founded.

Part of the reason that the Pentecost event has been onmy mind is that I am reading a book by a Jewish rabbi, EdFriedman. The book is “A Failure of Nerve: Leadership inthe Age of the Quick Fix.” At one point early in the bookFriedman talks about leaders who had burned out, leaderswho had been thrown off course by complaints, leaders whowere bogged down, leaders who had forgotten to lead. Hisword of counsel at them was: “You have to get before yourpeople and give an ‘I have a Dream’ speech.” In the nextparagraph he writes, “Most of those who followed throughwith what I had suggested found that the chaos in theirgroup soon waned.”

True, those are the words of a Jewish rabbi who didn’tknow the Gospel message, who never stood at the foot of thecross for forgiveness; but we have. We know the reason for theSon’s sacrifice. We know the Father’s words from the book ofJoel about dreaming dreams and seeing visions.

It’s more than interesting to note that Peter uses the wordsof Joel in Acts 2 as the introduction to his Pentecost sermon.Do you think that as Peter and the other disciples baptizedperson after person that day that they were beginning to un-derstand the dream that Joel speaks of? Eventually Peter did.Remember Peter’s words in Acts 10: “I now realize how true itis that God does not show favoritism but accepts men fromevery nation who fear him and do what is right.”

Now flip to today. Do we share Peter’s passion which isdefined at the cross and focused on the lost? Peter could haveseen the crowds gathering as a threat; but he recognized theopportunity. Do we? If not, could it be that we have beenthrown off the course which our Lord set on the day of Pente-cost? Could it be that we have gotten so bogged down in theday to day troubles that beset us that we have forgotten theheart of God that sent his Son to the cross? Could it be that wehave become so wrapped up in being right that we have for-gotten to dream the dream, forgotten to own the vision ofRevelation 7? Could it be that our Lord has positioned us inthis time and this place for the same reason that Peter is wherehe is on the day of Pentecost? Remember the last words thelesson from Joel 2: “And everyone who calls on the name ofthe LORD will be saved” (Joel 2:32).

Look around your community. What do you see? Who doyou see? Do you see what the Father sees? Lost people forwhom the Son was born and crucified? Lost people for whomthe Son lives like those who stood before Peter?

What does the Father see as he looks at your congrega-tion? A people bogged down by conflict, a people wrappedup in themselves, or a people overflowing with the Father’sheart for the lost?

It is time for us to dream the Pentecost dream. It’s aboutbeing passionate believers…changing life. Passionate aboutour vocation as the people of the Father. Passionate aboutthe Gospel. Passionate about reaching the lost. Changinglife, changing the way that we engage our community be-cause we live in a post-church world that no longer consid-ers the church a pillar of society. Changing life, changingthe way that we interact with our neighbors, letting themsee that the Gospel of our Lord Jesus makes a difference inthe way that we live and in the way that we treat people.Changing life as only the Gospel has done in us, as only theGospel can do through us.

Can you see the destination? John writes of “a great mul-titude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, peopleand language, standing before the throne and in front of theLamb” (Revelation 7:9).

Dream the Father’s Pentecost dream!

PASTORS WHO ARE CONSIDERING CALLS:Paul Photenhauer, Bethel, Westmont, IL to Peace, NeenahJason Reed, St. John, Mattoon, WI to Messiah, Beloit

PASTORS WHO HAVE ACCEPTED CALLS:Brady Finnern, St. John, North Prairie to Messiah, Sartell, MNAaron Kangas, Trinity, Beloit to Holy Trinity, Bristol, VADan Kelm, Salem, Orange, CA to St. John, PortageDavid Lieske, Emeritus to Zion, Town CenterAdam Scheblein, Our Savior, Cavalier, ND to Immanuel, Sheboygan

PASTORS WHO HAVE DECLINED CALLS:Mark Mischnick, Hope, Land O'Lakes to St. John, Horicon

PASTORS WHO HAVE RETIRED:John Lescow — St. Paul, West Allis (6/30/10)Wille Little — St. Peter-Immanuel, Milwaukee (6/30/10)Kenneth Loehrke — Pella, Waupun (5/3/10)Wayne Schroeder — Our Redeemer, Wauwatosa (6/30/10)

PASTORS CALLED TO GLORY:Raul Aleman — Emeritus (5/17/10)Paul Dietz — Emeritus (6/3/10)Raymond Fechner — Emeritus (5/16/10)

CANDIDATES PLACED:David Benning — Immanuel, BrookfieldDustin Krystowiak — Immanuel, MadisonMichael Nielsen — St. James and St. Paul, Necedah and New MinerSteven Vera — Bethlehem, Sun Prairie

VICARS ASSIGNED:Dale Blanchard — Triune, SharonJoshua Conradt —St. Peter, WaterfordChristopher Davis — Grace, Menomonee FallsJason Duley — Trinity, Howards GroveTravis Orr — St. Paul, Union GroveTravis Sherman — St. Peter, ArlingtonChristopher Stout — Luther Memorial, Shorewood

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CALLS & V A C A N C I E SCONGREGATIONS CALLING PASTORS:

Beloit — MessiahBeloit — St. JohnFranklin — Risen SaviorGlendale — St. John (eval.)Horicon — St. JohnMilwaukee — Grace

Rev. John C. Wille

THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Dreaming theFather’s Pentecostdream

Milwaukee — Holy Ghost (eval.)Neenah — PeaceNorth Prairie — St. John (eval.)Racine — Primera IglesiaRacine — Holy CrossWaupun — Pella

South Wisconsin DistrictSouth Wisconsin DistrictSouth Wisconsin DistrictSouth Wisconsin DistrictSouth Wisconsin Districtfinancial snapshotfinancial snapshotfinancial snapshotfinancial snapshotfinancial snapshotFor the four months ending May 31, 2010

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throughout the United States.The 2010 convention busi-

ness will include the electionof officers, boards, and com-missions, and the consider-ation of dozens of resolutions.Significant issues coming be-fore the convention include:

• Election of the president,five vice presidents, secretary,and other Synod officers

• Recommendations to re-organize the LCMS system ofstructure and governance, in-cluding the elimination orconsolidation of some of thechurch’s boards and commis-sions that oversee various de-partments and ministries

• Response to the Evan-gelical Lutheran Church inAmerica’s 2009 ChurchwideAssembly action allowing forthe ordination of practicinghomosexual pastors in com-mitted relationships

• Commendation of thedocuments: “The Creator’sTapestry: Scriptural Perspec-tives on Man–Woman Rela-tionships in Marriage and theChurch” and “Church Rela-tions in the 21st Century”

• A proposal for the LCMSto become a participant in theLutheran Malaria Initiative

A number of inspirationalspecial events also areplanned, including an open-ing worship service that willinclude the participation ofmore than a dozen Houston-area LCMS congregations ofvarious social, cultural, andethnic settings; an update onconditions and relief efforts inHaiti; and highlights of missionin action across the Synod.

For the first time, LCMSmembers from across the na-tion will be signing up to prayfor the Synod, the conventionand the convention processduring a round-the-clock,seven-day prayer vigil begin-ning with the convention’sopening event on July 11.

Col. Jeffrey Williams, aNASA astronaut who recentlyreturned to earth after a six-month tour of duty aboard theInternational Space Stationand a member of Gloria Dei inHouston, will offer of ficialgreetings to the conventiondelegates and other attendeesalso on Sunday, July 11.

Convention attendees in-clude 1,218 voting delegatesand some 400 advisory del-egates, pastors, teachers,other professional churchworkers, or lay members rep-resenting the 2.4 millionmembers of Synod congrega-tions, missionaries, and repre-sentatives of overseas partnerchurches.

Convention business ses-sions will be streamed liveonline at lcms.org/convention,and convention news also willbe shared at lcms.org/reporterand via the South WisconsinDistrict website at swd.lcms.org.

64th LCMSConvention(continued from front page)

5/31/10 5/31/09Revenue $891,264 $931,987Expenses 793,805 968,886Net income 97,459 -36,889

5/31/10 5/31/09Congregational support $584,338 $659,804

2010 congregational receiptscompared to 2010 intentionsincrease/decrease -91,311

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Emmaus is on its way to becoming a Lutheran flagship for Milwaukee

Standing with Vicar Dennis Harmon (in back) of Emmaus, Milwaukee, on Sunday, May 16, is the2010 confirmation class (left to right): Lloyd Johnson, Avery Johnson, Micaila Ingram, Keely Biami,Amanda McMillian and Kiera McMillian.

Emmaus, once the flag-ship of mission growth forMilwaukee, is now showingsigns of becoming a flagshipof mission outreach onceagain. Pictured at right is the2010 confirmation class withtheir teacher, Vicar DennisHarmon on Sunday, May 16,2010.

On the same day, Em-maus welcomed MarciaHamile-Goins as the newschool administrator.

This is just one exampleof the awakening happeningat Emmaus, which is home toa community center, daycare, school and food pan-try—not to mention a congre-gation filled with visitorsseeking spiritual care.

When Harmon enteredthe South WisconsinDistrict’s Specif ic MinistryPastor program (SMP) andwas placed in the Emmausministry, one could hardlydream of the changes thatwould take place at the

church. In 2009, when Dr.Gerald Fair was added to theteam, the school grew from95 children to 168 children.Building plans are now onthe drawing board as enroll-ments are expected to top240 students in the fall. Fairsoon embraced the school byentering Synod’s colloquyprogram for teachers, takingselect courses throughSWD’s SMP program.

Realizing the importanceof connecting students withSunday worship, the musicof the school is also being in-tegrated into the worship set-ting. Dr. Barry Ward, eighthgrade teacher, was oncechoir director for MarquetteUniversity’s gospel choir andis now leading Emmaus’school choirs. He is choralleader of more than 20 stu-dents through music that iswinsome and full of the gos-pel. Ward is also a student inthe pre-SMP colloquy pro-gram at the District office.

Moreover, all new teach-ers and staff play some kindof role in the congregationand become members as

part of the strategy to rebuildEmmaus from the roots onup. Emmaus, once a leadingmission in the district, now is

regaining confidence to be aflagship for the present gen-eration in mission for Christ.

Thousands of Disney DVDsdistributed to District schoolsRobin Mueller, administrative assistant for schools, prepares over3500 Disney DVDs for distribution to Lutheran schools in theSouth Wisconsin District. The videos will be used as awards andincentives for students. The DVDs were obtained through theefforts of Dr. Ronald Schmeling who serves as coordinator for the“Two Tunics” program of Immanuel, Brookfield. The DisneyDVDs were supplied to the Two Tunics ministry by New Threadsof Hope, a nonprofit organization that receives allocations ofexcess new clothing and household items for distribution to theneedy from local retailers.

Veterans Affairs approves MissouriSynod logo for veterans’ graves

The U.S. Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) approvedthe use of the trademarked logocross of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on governmentheadstones and markers atgraves of U.S. veterans.

The LCMS cross is No. 38on the list of “Available Em-blems of Belief for Placementon Government Headstonesand Markers” (cem.va.gov/hm/hmemb.asp). It joins No.6, the “Lutheran cross,” whichfeatures a version of MartinLuther’s seal with a cross en-closed in a heart.

No graphics are permittedon government-furnishedheadstones or markers otherthan the 41 approved “em-blems of belief,” the Civil WarUnion Shield, the Civil WarConfederate Southern Cross of

families that this option to givetestimony to their faith for gen-erations to come is now avail-able.”

To request the LCMS logoon tombstones or markers, goto cem.va.gov and downloadVA Form 40-1330; “Applica-tion for Standard GovernmentHeadstone or Marker.” Fami-lies who wish to add the LCMScross logo to headstones ormarkers already in place mustrequest replacements from theVA using this same form.(Please note: While the VA hasapproved the use of the logo,the LCMS logo option will notappear on the form until thegovernment’s next update in2011. Those interested in re-questing the logo may write inNo. 38 when filling out theform.)

Lutheran Special School graduates head for Milwaukee Lutheran

On May 28, 2010 five students graduated from the self-contained classroom at Lutheran SpecialSchool: Kuvina Hickles, Kayla Schaeffer, Cheyenne Smith, Jessica Steeger, and Emmanuel Tarr. Thegraduates will all be attending Milwaukee Lutheran High School in the fall. “We wish them God’sblessings as they begin new chapters in life, walking in light as God’s special chosen people,” saidJudy Schultz, administrator. Pictured left to right are Cheyenne, Kayla, Jessica and Emmanuel.

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Honor and the Medal of Honorinsignias.

“There’s always been awide selection of crosses thatyou could use, but having anoption that specifically de-notes the LCMS is especiallysignificant,” said ChaplainMark Schreiber, director, LCMSWorld Mission, ministry to theArmed Forces. “We rejoicewith LCMS veterans and their

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Women of the South WisconsinDistrict have an opportunity to cometogether for a luncheon that’s de-signed to lift their spirits and link themtogether in ministry. The “Alive” groupwas formed for just that purpose. OnSaturday, Oct. 23, 2010, from 11 a.m.to 1:30 p.m., Alive will host their firstluncheon for women across the state.

Alive is cosponsored by theWomen’s Leadership Institute (WLI) ofConcordia University Wisconsin and ishelping to carry out its mission to con-nect women within the LCMS andbuild networks for ministry amongthem.

“You’re all invited!” said cofounderKaren Lippert. “The purpose of theAlive group is to foster relationships be-tween women from churches all overthe area. Through our luncheons andother events we hope to create a wayfor women to exchange ideas, encour-age each other, and grow in their walkwith the Lord. By networking withother women, we believe they’ll beable to see the bigger picture of whatGod is doing through women in thechurch at large.”

The theme of the debut luncheonis “Love, laugh, learn, lead!” and the

Racine Lutheran ladies’guild awards scholarships

How many times have you heard,“Are you smarter than a fifth grader?”Concordia Lutheran School, at 8500Durand Ave. in Sturtevant, recentlyposed the question to the parents oftheir students, church mem-bers and the communitywhen preparing for theirfirst Eagles trivia nightbased on the populartelevision game show ofthe same name.

The response camefrom over eighty people in atten-dance, as teams of eight competedagainst each other in ten different cat-egories. The categories ranged fromcommon school subjects and currentevents to biblical knowledge.

Donations for prizes were receivedfrom multiple area businesses andfamilies in and around Racine. The win-

Debut luncheon set for October, 2010‘Alive’ group provides opportunities for women to connect

Alive invites you to:

LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE

LAUGHLAUGHLAUGHLAUGHLAUGH

LEARNLEARNLEARNLEARNLEARN

LEAD!LEAD!LEAD!LEAD!LEAD!

speaker is Amy Meyerfrom Christ Memorial,Madison. Meyer is thewife andpartnerin minis-try ofRev. Jef fM e y e r .She de-lights inwatching the Lord work in the lives oftheir four daughters, ages 12 to 21, andshe enjoys leading a mom to momBible study, praying with “Moms InTouch” and speaking to variouswomen’s groups. Meyer is on staff ather church part-time as the life groupleadership director.

The luncheon is meant to be infor-mative, as well as inspiring. “We willexplore how much God loves us,” saidMeyer. “We will talk about the impor-tance of laughter and what threatensto steal our joy. We will learn aboutthe importance of listening to God andothers. And we will focus on who youare leading and what kind of an im-pact you are making in the lives ofthose around you.”

The Alive group hopes to provide

another opportunity in thespring to bring women fromthe South Wisconsin Districttogether again. Fellow co-

founder RuthBerg hasworked withwomen’s min-istries for yearsand sees thebenefits of

gathering women together. “It’s ex-citing,” she said. “Women draw alot of strength from giving supportand encouragement to each other.It’s not in our nature to go it alone.We know we need each other. Ifyou’re involved in LWML or anyother women’s ministry at yourchurch, you’re going to want tocome.”

Invitations will be mailed out inAugust and registration begins atthat time. If you would like to receivean invitation, please e-mail RuthBerg at rhberg2002@yahoo.com withyour name and address. For moreinformation about the Women’sLeadership Institute, or to subscribeto their e-mail newsletter, visitwlicuw.org.

Saturday, Oct. 23, 201011 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Lake Country Lutheran High401 Campus Dr., HartlandCost: $20

Enjoy lunch and fellowship,followed by keynote speakerAmy Meyer.

E-mail rhberg2002@yahoo.comwith your name and address toreceive an invitation and be puton the Alive mailing list.

‘Are you smarter than a fifth grader?’

Church and community turnout for Sturtevant trivia night

ning team received an assortment ofgift cards and other family-friendlyprizes. Funds raised that evening weredesignated to curriculum enhance-

ment and classroomacademic improve-ments. Concordia con-siders the donations andfunds raised to be ablessing in these difficulteconomic times.

Planning is underwayfor “Trivia night...taketwo” as a way to connect

with the community and con-tinue to bring new families into churchand school membership.

Concordia celebrates 40 years inChristian education this year and hasserved over 600 graduating alumni,prepared by 65 faithful Christian edu-cators.

Teams compete head to head answering trivia questions at Concordia, Sturtevant.

The Racine Lutheran High School ladies’ guild awarded $500 scholarshipsto freshmen Diana Meyer and Savannah Larsen. Each year, the guild awardsseveral scholarships based on academic performance and service. These areapplied toward tuition at the school.

Students were re-quired to be in thetop ten of the classacademically. The fi-nalists were selectedon the basis of theirinvolvement in andservice to school,church and commu-nity. The scholarshipswere awarded at avolunteer apprecia-tion banquet April 27.

The ladies’ guildraises funds for theschool and providesmany vital services.For further informa-tion, please contactthe school at (262)637-6538.

Racine Lutheran ladies’ guild scholarships were awardedto Diana Meyer (Guild Memorial Scholarship) andSavannah Larsen (Margaret Sawinski MemorialScholarship).

Burlington quilters supply Orphan Grain Train

Women from Our Savior, Burlington, recently shipped 210 quilts with OrphanGrain Train. Quilts are also made for Lutheran World Relief and other charities,totalling 400 to 500 annually. Piecing and other preparation work is done athome. Then the quilting group of about six to eight women meets one day a weekto assemble the quilts.

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Seniors get active and learn take-hometips at Cedar Valley gathering

The SWD older adult task force will offer asimilar gathering later this year at the Voyageur Inn& Conference Center in Reedsburg on Oct. 4. Rev.Mark Jeske of Time of Grace ministry will repeat his“Lutherans Today” and “God’s Amazing Seniors”presentations. Rev. Mark Meier, pastor at Emmaus inPoy Sippi, will begin the day with a devotional Biblestudy, and Rev. Ron Riemer will talk about aChristian's GPS. It is hoped that this location will bemore accessible to those in the western portion ofour district. Please watch this publication and theswd.lcms.org website for updated information onthis event, or call Peg Raabe at the District office,(414) 464-8100.

Rev. Mark Jeske, an accomplished pianist, demonstrates how atraditional Lutheran hymn can get “jazzed up” for some oftoday’s worshippers and still carry the same message.

Jeske repeats presentationin Reedsburg this October

Fabulous spring weather,attention-getting speakers,beautiful surroundings, home-style cooking and best of all,great fellowship—what couldbe better? A record attendanceof 109 (which is all the meet-ing room can hold) enjoyedthis year’s Gathering at CedarValley on May 19 at the CedarValley Retreat and ConferenceCenter near West Bend.

For the sixth year in a row,Rev. Jeff Dorth from St. John,West Bend, started the day.This year he got everyone in-volved in table conversationfocused on “activities amongLutherans that don’t makesense to others,” and viceversa. Who better to ask thanseasoned Lutherans?

Rev. Mark Jeske of Time ofGrace ministr y(timeofgrace.org) shared twopresentations that day plus afireside chat with 50 guests thenight before. His talk about“Lutherans Today” just beforelunch raised some awarenessand concerns about how de-mographic changes are caus-ing the evaporation of German

Lutherans, especially in citiesand rural towns. If we just sitand fret about what to do,someone else will fill the void.

“Lutherans gaze in therear view mirror way toomuch,” Jeske said. “Lookthrough the windshield!” Hecalled for flexibility and mak-ing an effort to form relation-ships with others who are notlike us, following our Lord’scommand to be his witnesses.

Dr. Lois Mueller, whoteaches physical education,coaches and serves as chair ofthe health and human perfor-mance department atConcordia University in Me-quon, brought some lively ac-tivity to the meeting roomafter lunch in spite of the tightspace. She demonstrated wayswe can grow and connect ourbrain cells by doing unfamil-iar body exercises.

As an example, try draw-ing the number “6” in the airwith your finger while writingyour name in the air with yourtoes and see how hard yourbrain has to work! Chair exer-cises and other brain games

kept everyone awake andready for the rest of the after-noon.

Another suggestion is tomake your next walk by your-self or with a group a “prayerwalk” by praying for thepeople or places you passalong the way. Mueller haslearned that by doing this lifeis enriched not only physicallybut also spiritually.

Seniors can do amazingthings, as Jeske pointed out inhis second presentation. A 60-year-old man in prison whosename was Paul had learned bythat age to accept the role Godgave him—preparing thosewho would come after him tocarry on the work of thechurch. Moses became “ashepherd in the desert” at theage of 70 and at 80 he stoodin front of Pharaoh, “in spiteof his objections and felt dis-abilities.” The widow Annadidn’t sulk, but prayed andwaited patiently for the conso-lation of Israel and at the age of80 God let her see her Savior.Sarah and Abraham, the apostleJohn, and many others did notever say, “I’m no good nomore!” Seniors today shouldn’tsay it either. Jeske listed tengood things seniors can do:

Dr. Lois Mueller demonstratesbrain challenges and chairexercises.

1. Make children feel im-portant.

2. Use your accumulatedassets to “bet” on the minis-tries that excite you.

3. Transmit the values youhave learned to others.

4. Use your time to pray.5. Clap and cheer for the

next generation that will takeyour place—“They will feelempowered by you!”

6. Write your family his-tory; “there is a full library ofdata in your brain.”

7. Do a genealogy beforethat knowledge perishes.

8. Collect pictures and la-bel them.

9. Witness to your faith inyour pain and losses; it helps

you to travel lighter.10. Decide to love your life

no matter in what “play” onearth God has cast you.

A wine and cheese fellow-ship before dinner was pro-vided by Tim Dittloff and BarbSlak courtesy of LutheranChurch Extension Fund. JuneRichter and Bonnie Sprenglermade lovely hand-quilted cen-terpiece mats to adorn thetables in the dining room.They were given away in adrawing after dinner. A beau-tiful pot of geraniums pro-vided by Midge Wangerin wasalso given away.

By 6:30 everyone traveledtoward home with memoriesof a great day!

Cedar Valley participants get moving after lunch.

Racine Lutheran HighSchool held its graduation ex-ercises on May 19. AlyssaRoberson and AndrewRosenberg were co-valedicto-rians and Nicole Roeder wassalutatorian.

“Our students tradition-ally have high academicachievement,” said PrincipalRandy Baganz. “An outstand-ing 84 percent of this year’sgraduates were honor roll stu-dents, with 45 percent beingacademic award winners (3.5grade point average for threequarters). One-third weremembers of the NationalHonor Society.

“Academic performancemakes Racine Lutheran stu-

Racine Lutheran graduates exceldents very attractive to col-leges,” Baganz said. “Many ofour graduates have receivedscholarships and grants, at lastcount, climbing past$650,000.”

Scholarships includedawards from Cardinal Stritch,Carroll, Carthage, Concordia,DePaul, Loyola, MSOE, TrinityInternational, University ofWisconsin and WisconsinLutheran.

“Over 90 percent of ourgraduates go on to college,technical school or the mili-tary,” added Baganz. “We’reproud of their scholasticachievement and also theircharacter—they will do greatthings in life.”

Eighty-four percent of Racine Lutheran High School’s 2010 graduates are honor roll students.

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Racine Lutheran HighSchool hosted its annual aca-demic bowl for Racine Chris-tian, Concordia, St. John andTrinity Lutheran schools. Theacademic bowl gives middleschool students an opportu-nity to challenge themselvesmentally. They can use theiracademic gifts in a fun, yetcompetitive, setting.

Events for individual com-petition included a spellingbee, history projects, a paperairplane flying contest, and apoetry/writing assignment.School teams also participatedin a quiz bowl event. Morethan 100 students competedfor ribbons and medals in thevarious categories.

Winning teams in thepopular quiz bowl were

Quiz bowl teams from Trinity Lutheran and Racine Christian compete at Racine Lutheran HighSchool, led by moderator and history teacher Nick Gasau.

Pictured are the LCMS parish nurse representatives who attended the conference at ConcordiaUniversity June 1- 2. Front row (left to right): Sandy Burris (LCMS World Relief and Human Care),Patty Criscenzo (New Jersey District), Maggie Karner (LCMS World Relief and Human Care).Second row: Mary Dries (Eastern District), Joyce Polster (Texas), Carol Lueders Bolwerk (CUW andSouth Wisconsin), Jamie Spikes (LCMS parish nurse council), Cynthia Rutan (Northwest). Thirdrow: Mary Scott (Minnesota North), Janet Hitzeman (Indiana), Flo Murray (Minnesota South ),Marcy Schnorr (LCMS parish nurse coordinator), Sue Neff (English), Catherine Lick (Michigan).Back row: Ronda Anderson (Iowa-East), Tricia Osterberg (North Wisconsin), Mary Hume (Kansas)Karen Hardecopf (Northern Illinois), Julie Neff (Ohio), Carol Broemmer (Missouri), Hope Knight(Oklahoma) and Dianne Thompson (Montana).

The LCMS parish nursedistrict representatives met atConcordia University Wiscon-sin in Mequon, June 1-2,2010. Twenty of the 35 districtrepresentatives were in atten-dance. Carol Lueders-Bolwerk, CUW director ofparish nurse and congrega-tional ministries is hostesseach year for this event. Dr.Marcia Schnorr from Roch-elle, Ill., is the parish nursecoordinator and MaggieKarner is the LCMS directorof life and health ministries.Each year relationships growbetween many of the districtrepresentatives. Joys andfrustrations are shared; ideasand encouragement aregiven.

The 18th annual Concordiaconference for parish nurseand congregational healthministries was held followingthe district rep meeting. Thepre-conference was led byDr. Ralph Geisler on ruralministries. Almost 90 parishnurses from 14 states at-tended. There were two key-note speakers, Rev. RandyRaasch (Firs t Immanuel,Cedarburg) presented“Christ, Be My Leader.” Hewas followed by Rev. Dr.Kevin Voss (director,Concordia Bioethics Insti-tute) speaking on “BioethicalIssues in Parish Leadership.”

Parish nurses from 14 states attend 18th annual Concordiaconference for parish nurse and congregational health ministries

Breakout sessions includedexercise ministries, legalramif ications for par ishnurses, mission outreach,congregational disaster pre-paredness, health of profes-sional church workers andmany more.

The South Wisconsin par-ish nurse group was also ac-tive in the conference, offeringtheir help at the registrationtable. Two mission outreachprojects include collectingcards for female inmates forthe correctional institution inFond du Lac. Last year over5,000 Christian cards werecollected. If you are interestedin donating cards, please con-tact Jean Lange at Hope, Fonddu Lac.

The second ef fort sup-ports Sherman Park, Milwau-kee, in their outreach to youth.“Crayons for Christ” broughtdonations for school suppliesfor parish nurse Joanie Koltonto distribute. Flip flops werealso donated for their vacationBible school.

If anyone is interested inattending South Wisconsinparish nurse networking meet-ings, the next meeting will beheld at St. Paul, West Allis.Gretchen Ficken will host thatmeeting on Oct. 19, 2010,from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PleaseRSVP to Ficken at (414) 541-6690 or johngret@ticon.net.

Islam: Coming to your neighborhood?Cynthia Khan, director of ethnic ministries for People of the

Book, an LCMS ministry to Muslims, is available to speak tocongregations or other groups on various facets of Islam.

Because of Christian missionaries working in her nativecountry of Pakistan many years ago, she is a third-generationChristian whose journey brought her to Michigan 15 years ago.Her presentation/workshop topics range from her personal tes-timony to the basics of Islam, the agenda of Muslims for NorthAmerica, Islam on university campuses and cultural awareness.

For more information, Khan can be reached at (248) 659-2063 or ckhan56@yahoo.com.

Donna J. Streufert Women’s Leadership Award winners

Academic bowl challenges middle schoolersRacine Christian for the sev-enth and eighth grade divisionand Trinity for the fifth andsixth grade division.

Winners of the spellingbee were Madeline Michael ofTrinity for grades 5-6 and An-drea Weise of Trinity for grades7-8.

Taking first place in the air-plane contest were BodieReinders of Trinity for grade 5,Jessie Barker of St. John forgrade 6, Cal Martin of Trinityfor grade 7, and ZacCunningham of Trinity forgrade 8. Congratulations to allstudents on a job well done!

Racine Lutheran High islocated at 251 Luedtke Ave.Visit racinelutheran.org or call(262) 637-6538 for more infor-mation.

The selection committeeof the Women’s Leadership In-stitute has chosen its threewinners of this year’s presti-gious Donna J. StreufertWomen’s Leadership Award.They are Sarah Schultz (pri-mary winner), MeganGenskow, and Mandy Kearns.These young women, nomi-nated by faculty or staff mem-

bers for their Christ centeredand enthusiastic leadershipboth on and off campus, wererecognized by the Women’sLeadership Institute at its thirdbiennial national conferenceheld in Milwaukee from April16-18, 2010.

Donna J. Streufert be-stowed the awards on theseyoung women at a banquet

attended by over 170 womenfrom all over the country.They received monetaryawards as well as certificates.These three talented youngwomen join eight previouswomen from Concordia Uni-versity Wisconsin as recipientsof this award and have showninitiative and enthusiasm intheir chosen activities.

As the director of parishnurse ministries at ConcordiaUniversity Wisconsin, Lueders-Bolwerk promotes, supports

and educates nurses and oth-ers about parish nursing andhealth ministries. An introduc-tory class will be offered on

Tuesdays in September andOctober from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.For more information, e-mailcarol.lueders.bolwerk@cuw.edu.

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Vicar Dale and Katherine Blanchard, Triune,Sharon

Vicar Joshua Conradt, St. Peter,Waterford

Vicar Christopher and Kelly Stout, LutherMemorial, Shorewood

Deaconess intern Candy and Joel Brassfield,Sheboygan County Chaplaincy, Plymouth

Vicar Travis and Heather Orr with sonWilliam, St. Paul, Union Grove

Pastoral calls and vicarageassignments at ConcordiaSeminary, St. Louis

On April 27, pastoral calls were is-sued to 111 students at Concordia Semi-nary, St. Louis. In addition, 88 studentsreceived assignments to serve as vicars.Vicars placed in the South WisconsinDistrict are Christopher Davis, Grace,Menomonee Falls; Jason Duley, Trinity,Howards Grove; Travis Sherman, St. Pe-ter, Arlington. Pastoral placements areDavid Benning, Immanuel, Brookfield;Dustin Krystowiak, Immanuel, Madison;Michael Nielsen, St. James and St. Paul,Necedah and New Miner; Steven Vera,Bethlehem, Sun Prairie.

On April 27, 2010, call day atConcordia Seminary, St. Louis, A Place ofRefuge Ministries in Milwaukee was dou-bly blessed with the assignment of twodeaconess candidates. Dawn Gibson andKatie Willman each received one-year callsto serve at Refuge House. Each is finish-ing her internship, Gibson at RefugeHouse and Willman at Lutheran Childrenand Family Services in Indianapolis, Ind.Their combined service at Refuge Housebegins July 1. Gibson will serve RefugeHouse as program manager and Willmanas the onsite manager. This arrangementallows a broader range of gifts to be usedin serving residents while also offering thechurch at large the opportunity to put theabilities of these deaconesses to use inother ministries. Congregations inter-ested in considering either Gibson orWillman for part-time ministry may con-tact APOR for further information at (414)438-2767 or aplaceofrefuge@aol.com.

Deaconess candidates Katie Willman and Dawn Gibson will bothserve part-time at A Place of Refuge Ministries in Milwaukee.

A Place of Refuge doubly benefits from call day

Big brothers honor Pingel’s 25 years in ministryRev. Allen Pingel was honored for 25 years in the

Lutheran ministry on June 13 with a worship serviceat St. Mark, Milwaukee, led by his three ordainedminister brothers. The service highlighted the noble-ness of the pastoral profession, but focused more onPingel’s own modest preference to share the mes-sage of redeeming faith in Jesus Christ.

“I want to hold onto the good, avoid every kindof evil, and look forward to the coming of my Lordand Savior Jesus Christ who called me into this min-istry 25 years ago,” Pingel said. “He is the one whois faithful, and he, Jesus Christ, will do it. My storycan become your story when you believe in his story.”

Rev. Richard Pingel of Pender, Neb., provided thesermon, while Rev. Dennis Pingel of Beloit and Rev.James Pingel of Sun Prairie led the scriptural read-ings. Allen Pingel, the youngest of the four brothers,graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and

From left to right are Pastors Dennis, James, Allen and RichardPingel.

Crane commissioned asArmy Reserve chaplain

On March 28, 2010, Rev. Brian Crane of St.Peter, Hilbert, was commissioned as a U.S. ArmyReserve chaplain. District President Rev. JohnWille conducted the commissioning during themorning wor-ship service atSt. Peter. Cranetook his mili-tary oath of of-fice on March6, 2010, and isassigned to the432nd Civil Af-fairs Battalionin Green Bay.

As chaplain,Crane providespastoral care tothe soldiers andfamily membersof the battalion.He conductsworship andprovides educational opportunities for the unit,such as suicide prevention training. He also coun-sels soldiers individually and offers them sup-port, especially during times of transition orcrisis.

Crane has been warmly received by the bat-talion. The battalion had not had a chaplain fornearly 20 years. Already he has had many op-portunities to minister to service men andwomen.

Crane attended Concordia Theological Semi-nary, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was ordained and in-stalled as pastor of St. Peter, Hilbert, on Sept.16, 2007. He and his wife Tabitha have onedaughter, Annika, who turns nine in July.

was ordained in Manitowoc on June 9, 1985. He served in bothSouth Dakota and Monroe, Wis. before coming to St. Mark’scongregation in 1994.

Rev. Brian Crane

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Is your congregationready for a disaster?Congregational disasterresponse training

When a disaster occurs, God often opensdoors for his church to do ministry not onlyamong its own members, but also in its commu-nity. It is wise to have plans in place in order tobe prepared for such an event. LCMS World Re-lief and Human Care has put together a trainingworkshop that the District’s disaster responseteam is trained to teach. Two of these congrega-tional workshops will be held this summer. Thefirst one will be Saturday, July 24, at Bethlehem,470 N. Oak Crest Dr., Wales, 53183. Another willbe held Saturday, Aug. 7, at St. John, 207 E. HighSt., Edgerton, 53534. Both run from 9 a.m. untilnoon. Online registration is available atswd.lcms.org/registration, or you may call PegRaabe at the District office, (414) 464-8100 to reg-ister.

Lutheran early responseteam training

Two opportunities for training to become acertified member of the District’s Lutheran earlyresponse teams (LERT) have been scheduled. Thefirst will be Saturday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. at Bethlehem, 470 N. Oak Crest Dr., Wales,53183. The same workshop will also be held Sat-urday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. John,207 E. High St., Edgerton, 53534. If a disastershould happen, these teams would be put on calland may be asked to deploy in 72 hours or less torespond to the disaster. Online registration isavailable at swd.lcms.org/registration, or you maycall Peg Raabe at (414) 464-8100 to register.

District CISM teamsharpens skills for schools

The South Wisconsin District critical incidentstress management (CISM) team will be sharp-ening their skills when they participate in thecourse “Responding to a School Crisis.” In thepast the team has responded to a variety of schoolcrisis situations. However, the course will help,especially newer members, with new and addi-tional skills in dealing with faculties and studentsin District schools. The course will be taught atthe South Wisconsin District office, Aug.11-12from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

An invitation to participate in the two day, 13hour training, is also extended to District educa-tors. School principals, guidance counselors andteachers working with disaster plans in theirschools are invited to attend.

The course includes topics such as “Crisis atSchool: the Need for CISM,” “Rapid Assessmentfor Crisis Teams,” “Group Intervention,” “NIMSfor Schools,” and others. Cost for the training is$76 for the first school representative. For addi-tional staff members from the same school, thecost is $55. The registration fee includes a conti-nental breakfast and lunch for both days plus allmaterials. A certificate of completion will beawarded from the International Critical IncidentStress Foundation. The registration deadline isAug. 2.

For more information contact Rev. Bill Wagnerat (608) 362-8755 or w3inbeloit@aol.com. Registra-tions can be made online (swd.lcms.org/registration)or with the form below.

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Annual ethnic folk fair

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Position___________________________________________Please enclose check for $76 made out to South WisconsinDistrict—CISM training, and mailed to 8100 W. Capitol Dr.,Milwaukee, WI 53222. If you have any questions, contact PegRaabe at (414) 464-8101 or raabe@swd.lcms.org.

Our Redeemer LutheranSchool, Wauwatosa, was re-cently named as one of five out-standing Lutheran schools inthe nation when it was awarded“exemplary status” for the2010-11 academic year by theNational Lutheran Schools As-sociation (NLSA) national ac-creditation commission. OnMarch 7, 2010, the award waspresented to Our Redeemerduring special worshipservices. As Eva Frank, amember of the NLSAcommittee, presented theaward she praised thestaff, congregation, par-ents and students, and re-minded everyone that,“with high honor comesgreat responsibility.”

After being reaccred-ited by NLSA in fall of2009, Our Redeemer wasnominated for exemplaryschool consideration. Inorder to be nominated forexemplary status a schoolmust comply with NLSAstandards, demonstrateinnovative leadership through“best practices,” and expressthe willingness to share theirbest practices with otherLutheran schools nationally.

NLSA exemplary schoolsmust provide evidence that theyare:

• Christ-centered and ser-vice driven. Our Redeemer par-ticipated in thirteen serviceprojects and community out-reach events such as collecting

Our Redeemer one of five schools recognized nationally by NLSA

Wauwatosa school receives ‘exemplary status’donations and supplies for APlace of Refuge and the Milwau-kee Rescue Mission, cleaningthe grounds at Camp LuWi-SoMo, and sending Bible Listen-ing Sticks to military families.

• Able to document an out-standing record of studentpreparation and academic suc-cess. Iowa Basic test scores atOur Redeemer are well into the90 percent. Local high schools

report excellence in academics,leadership, and behavior fromOur Redeemer graduates.

• A positive perception ex-ists in the community regardingthe school. Letters from and in-terviews wits city officials andneighboring business leadersexpressed appreciation for thestudents attending and gradu-ating from Our Redeemer.

• The school supports thesatisfied stakeholder. Stakehold-

ers are passionate about theirexperiences at Our Redeemerand thankful for the entireschool program.

• The school demonstratesinnovative leadership throughbest practices. Our Redeemer’sbest practices include: student-led conferencing, data day, ex-panded programming, teacherto teacher mentoring programand enhanced professional as-

sessment cycle.Mary Irish, principal

at Our Redeemer said,“Being named a leaderamong Lutheranschools requires us totake more responsibilityfor servanthood andcontinuous improve-ment. We are nevergood enough, but weare blessed to be a bless-ing.”

In the year ahead,Our Redeemer, alongwith the four other na-tionally recognizedLutheran schools, willbe highlighted at a con-

ference in Houston, Texas, aswell as in an LCMS synodicalpublication. “Receiving exem-plary status is indicative of yearsof hard work and innovation bypast and present teachers andadministrators at Our Re-deemer,” Irish said. “God hasrichly blessed us and we lookforward to sharing all of the bestpractices that are occur at OurRedeemer with fellow Lutheranschools across the country.”

Do you like ethnic foods?Cultural variety? Fellowship,learning and fun? Plan on at-tending the third annual ethnicfolk fair at Pilgrim’s gym (6717W. Center St., Wauwatosa) onSaturday, Sept. 25 from noonto 4 p.m. Visit displays of theHmong, Hispanic, Chinese,French- and English-speakingAfrican ministries in our Dis-trict. Taste the Hmong eggrolls, Mexican tacos, Africanmeat pies, Chinese spring rollsand more. Dine in or takehome! Where else can you goto enjoy such a variety of cui-sine all in one place? Learnabout their customs, dress andmusic. Make new friendsamong the family of God. Onething everyone there will havein common, and that is “one-ness in Christ!”

In addition, new this yearwill be a mission presentationby Dr. Victor Raj, mission pro-fessor and assistant director ofthe Institute for Mission Stud-ies at Concordia Seminary, St.Louis. His presentation,

“Christian Witnessing in theNew America,” will precedethe folk fair beginning at 10a.m. You won’t want to missit! See you at the fair! (Visitswd.lcms.org for video high-lights of last year’s fair.)

The ethnic folk fair at Pilgrim, Wauwatosa, is fun for all ages.

Eva Frank (right) presents the NLSAexemplary status award to Our RedeemerPrincipal Mary Irish.

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Birthdays (90, 95, 100 & above)

JULY5 Mary Williams, 90, Our Redeemer, Delavan12 Dorothy Wruck, 95, Trinity, Wautoma24 Sylvia Hermann, 90, Pella, Waupun25 Harold Wendorf, 90, Zion, Glenbeulah

AUGUST8 Millard Gerndt, 90, St. Paul, Brown Deer10 Esther Marks, 90, Grace, Omro

Anniversaries (50, 55, 60, 65 & above)

JULY2 Leo and Sarah Lucht, 55, St. Paul, La Valle

Paul and Carol Uetzmann, 60, Our Redeemer, Delavan15 William and Florence Sengbusch, 60, St. Peter-Immanuel,

Milwaukee19 Edwin and Elizabeth Stieg, 69, Mt. Olive, Milwaukee28 Rev. Waldo and Ruth Werning, 65, Our Redeemer,

Wauwatosa

AUGUST2 Harvey and Phyllis Gaatz, 74, Trinity, Wautoma6 Eugene and Shirley Schedler, 55, Mt. Olive, Milwaukee12 Rev. Harold and Ruth Krueger, 60, Gloria Dei, Lake Geneva13 James and Darlene Reinke, 55, Luther Memorial, Sheboygan20 Darrell and Sally Foell, 50, Shepherd of the Hills, Pewaukee27 Richard and Diane Pierce, 50, St. Paul, Brown Deer

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Send us the names of people who will observe a September or October2010 birthdaybirthdaybirthdaybirthdaybirthday (90, 95, 100, or above) or anniversaryanniversaryanniversaryanniversaryanniversary (50, 55, 60, 65, orabove). Deadline is Aug. 1, 2010. E-mail: editor@swd.lcms.org. Mail:South Wisconsin News, 8100 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53222.

DirectoryLutheran Radio Church Service, WJYI 1340AM Sundays at 7 a.m. and online atlutheranrcs.com. The program alternatesweekly between WELS and LCMS services.

Pella, Waupun, WFDL 1170 AM Sundaysat 8 a.m. with a taped replay at 11 a.m.

St. Paul, West Allis, WJYI 1340 AM Sun-days at 8 a.m. Services are live at splcwa.org. Call (414) 541-6250 for audiotape or CD.

Trinity-Freistadt, Mequon, services Sundays at 8:45 a.m. arestreamed live at worship.trinityfreistadt.com.

Messiah, Ripon, WRPN 1600 AM Sundays at 9 a.m.

Mt. Olive, Milwaukee, WJYI 1340 AM Sundays at 9 a.m.,archived services at mtolivemke.org.

German radio program, WJYI 1340 AM Saturdays at 4:30p.m. Visit evangelischeandacht.org for details and archives.

Send listings for internet and radio worshipservices and other programming to editor@swd.lcms.org or mail to Communications, SouthWisconsin District, 8100 W. Capitol Dr.,Milwaukee, WI 53222. WJYI 1340 AM can beheard online at joy1340.com.

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Summer is a time for relaxing, a time tounwind, sit back, rest, take a break, collect andrecharge for the opportunities and circum-stances that lie ahead. Breaking from the tradi-tional “summer shutdown” of activities, Mt.Olive, Milwaukee, has added a special summerworship series on Wednesday evenings. Theseries focuses on how God recharges us. Andwhat better day to do this than on Wednes-day—right in the middle of the week when re-charging is needed most!

God communicates his message of salva-tion to everyone through the BIBLE (Basic In-struction Before Leaving Earth), encouraging,empowering and refreshing us as we see hisplan at work in our lives. This worship serieswill focus on the Gospel readings assigned foreach Sunday to explore how God recharges us.Topics will include how God recharges uswhen he forgives us so we can forgive others,when he helps us prioritize our lives, and whenhe sends us someone in need. This series willalso include a variety of different musical stylesfrom gospel to jazz, from traditional to con-temporary. Drama, video and other forms ofmedia will enhance the time together, each asits own way to proclaim God’s Word.

The series is not intended to replace week-end Divine services, but was created to offermore time to learn and grow in God’s Word.The focus will continue to be on what Mt. Ol-ive has done for the past 116 years — preach-ing the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the means ofsalvation, allowing him to work through us ashis children. A number of different preachershelp lead the study of God’s Word includingRev. Dr. Daniel Paavola (Concordia UniversityWisconsin), Rev. Marc Engelhardt (ReconcileChurch), Rev. Jon Van Sliedrecht (FirstImmanuel, Cedarburg), Chaplain Ryan Rupe(U.S. Coastguard), Rev. Mark Wangerin (Mt.Olive) and Vicar George Lessmann (Mt. Olive).

The summer worship series begins at 6:30p.m. on Wednesdays through August 11. Eachevening will conclude with a time for fellow-ship in the courtyard. Visit mtolivemke.org/re-charge for the most up-to-date information.

St. Mark’s old-fashioned ice cream socialOverwhelmed by the heat? You can always

count on St. Mark, Milwaukee, to share yoursaving grace. On Sunday July 18, St.Mark’s fifth annual old-fashioned icecream social returns from 1-4 p.m.

with a variety of affordable dessertsto help you cool off. Savor with your

neighbors such classic cold treats as pieor brownie ala mode, root beer floats andsingle dip cones. Or display your creativity andmake your own sundae from an assortment oftoppings, including hot fudge, caramel,whipped cream, strawberries, bananas, cher-ries and pecans. Coffee and homemade bak-ery will also be available for sale. St. Mark’s islocated at 550 N. 95th St., Milwaukee. Formore information call (414) 258-7118.

Annual church workers’golf outingAug. 2, 2010 • Rock River Hills3000 Main St., Horicon

Plan for a day of great golf and fellowship with churchworkers from around the District. Cost is $40 per golfer for18 holes, including cart and lunch. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m.with a 9 a.m. shotgun tee-off. Register by July 23.

Name ____________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _________________ E-mail ____________________

Organization ______________________________________Position ___________________________________________

Please enclose check for $40 made out to South WisconsinDistrict and mail to 8100 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI53222. If you have any questions, contact Peg Raabe at(414) 464-8101 or raabe@swd.lcms.org.

Lutheran Hour speakerpreaches at Milwaukee’sGerman Fest July 25

Lutheran Hour Speaker Rev.Ken Klaus will preach atMilwaukee's 30th annual Ger-man Fest on Sunday, July 25,2010 in the Marcus Amphithe-ater at the Henry W. Maier Festi-val Park. The worship servicebegins at 10:30 a.m. Admissionto the German Fest grounds af-ter the worship service is free forall attendees. The south gatewill open at 10 a.m. for entry tothe service.

Singers from areachurches who would like tojoin the mass choir are wel-come to participate. A require-ment is that they attend at leastone of the rehearsals for thechoir on July 6 and July 13 at 7p.m. at the Bavarian Inn, 700W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale.Some of the area Germanchoirs will rehearse songs andmusic for the liturgy at theirpractice sessions leading up toGerman Fest. For more infor-mation contact Ron Kabitzke,(262) 675-6336.

Attendance at GermanFest Protestant worship ser-vices, held on alternate yearsfrom the Catholic mass, hasbeen low and it may be elimi-nated—please participate thisyear and help keep this tradi-tion alive.

‘Mom to Mom’ parenting inBrookfield

Brookfield Lutheran will be-gin its seventh year of “Mom toMom” on Wednesday, Sept.15, 2010.

Based on the Titus 2:4model, Mom to Mom is a bibli-cally based parenting programusing the concept of older, moreexperienced women modelingand encouraging youngerwomen in their walk as wivesand mothers. All parts of theprogram work to accomplishthe mission to “educate, en-courage, and equip women forthe most important yet tough-est job in all the world—parenting” and “to fostergrowth not parenting skills butwholeness as women—intellec-tually, relationally, and spiritu-ally.”

Sessions are held Wednes-days from 9:15-11:15 a.m.Childcare is provided. To regis-ter visit brookfieldlutheran.organd follow the community linkto Mom to Mom or call CherylAlles at (262) 542-7353.

New Lutheran schoolopening in Westfield

In August 2009, two families pooledtheir resources and bought the old highschool in Westfield with the vision of open-ing a Lutheran school. They formed Minis-tr y Initiative of Westfield, Inc., anot-for-profit corporation designed to es-tablish new ministries and assist existingministries. Their first mission is ResurrectionLutheran School. Located at 314 S. ThomasSt. in Westfield, Resurrection will serve stu-dents in grades K-12. Classes will be in aone room school arrangement, with mul-tiple grades in each classroom.

With over 50 children on the interestlist, plans are to open this fall. Cash dona-

tions and band instrumentsare needed, along with vol-unteers to help with build-ing repairs and renovation.

For information or tomake a donation, please callRev. Richard Sunderlage at(608) 963-0955 or (608)339-0337; or e-mailrsunder@maqs.net; or writeto N2515 11th Ave., Adams,WI 53910.

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Mission LampLutheran Women’s Missionary League News

Here is what Lutheran Women in Mission are doing!

See you there:Fall RetreatOct. 15 & 16ManitowocHoliday Inn

Take time for personal prayerabout service

The time is approaching for the election of officersfor societies and zones. When asked to serve, the easy an-swer is to pass it off, thinking this is something that you arenot able to do, or that “someone else” will do it. God mayhave chosen YOU for such a time as this. We need leaders tostep forward now. When asked to serve, I encourage you toconsider something different this year. Instead of giving animmediate reply, consider answering with the following state-ment: “I’ll pray about it and let you know soon.” As Chris-tians, prayer it is one of our most important duties. We shouldbring everything to God in prayer. Take the question to theLord and see what it is that HE wants you to do. (Our will todo His will-from the LWML Pledge). Spend some time inprayer seeking His will for your life. Is He calling you to serve?Are you hearing and listening to His call? God is seekingwilling women to answer that call. As women walking infaith who want to serve the Lord joyfully, we can begin anew journey of trust in Him by saying, “Yes, I’ll try, with God’shelp.” Be assured that there are many women available tomentor new volunteers. The mentors happily and prayer-fully train new servants. For those of you that will be follow-ing a new leader, try to make this time of service a joyfultime. Pray daily for the new leader, offer your help, and lether know that you appreciate the things she is doing. Posi-tive statements and actions build up the Body of Christ andthe LWML. Let us all move forward with new enthusiasm, be-cause God is a God of Joy. Consider the words of Isaiah, “Here Iam send me!” God’s blessings on your service for Him!

Serving Him Joyfully,

Jan Dankwardt, President

From our president

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

National news release: April 28, 2010

LWML offers free subscription to daily devotions

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is now of-fering a new option for personal devotions through a freeweb-based subscription! All eleven of the new Mustard Seedsets will be the basis of these daily devotions, as one Mus-tard Seed is shared each day at your e-mail address. TheLWML hopes this opportunity will be a valuable tool in pro-viding a “quiet time” with the Lord.

When do you find time for personal devotions? Godpromises that time spent daily in His Word will sustain, en-courage and nurture our faith. We often allow our sched-ules to interfere with our treasured time with the Lord andstruggle to make our quiet time with God a high priority.

Subscription to the daily Mustard Seed devotion is justa “click” away. Go to www.lwml.org . Click “Resources” onthe left hand navigation bar of the home page and click on“Devotions” to go to the Mustard Seed page. Follow theinstructions provided to subscribe for the free daily devo-tions. (Please note that your e-mail information will remainsecure and will not be shared.)

Hundreds of women and men have already taken ad-vantage of this opportunity since the mid-April 2010 launch-ing of the service. Subscribe today!

Please remember LWML in your estate plan. Our legalname is: Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.”

LWML news releases are archived at www.lwml.org un-der News link.

Contact: Edie Norris, Public Relations Director LWML Office Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

PO Box 411993 St. Louis, MO 63141-1993

edielwml@gmail.com (800) 252-LWML (5965) www.lwml.org

Mission grantupdate for 2008-2010 biennium:

The books officially closeon June 30 for the biennium.At the time of publication ofthe Mission Lamp, there aretwo projects yet to be funded,Grants # 11 and #12. By thetime you read this, the out-come will be known regardingGrants #11 and #12, and wewill be looking forward to thegrants of the new biennium,2010-2012. Please pray forgrants and the great causesthey are used for.

GrGrGrGrGrananananant #8 rt #8 rt #8 rt #8 rt #8 recipienecipienecipienecipienecipients ets ets ets ets exxxxxprprprprpress tess tess tess tess thankhankhankhankhanksssssThe following are parts of a letter that Linda Christiansen, VP of Human Care and Mission

Grants, dated March 1, 2010 from the Children’s Christian Concern Society (CCCS) in To-peka, KS. This is regarding Grant #8: Cistern for the Lutheran Church in Chiquimula, Guate-mala.

“It was interesting as although we explained to them that it takes at least two years, andwe told them it was on the ballot, they kept writing, asking when the funds would come. Soit was such a joy when I could write and tell them the funds had come.

Last week, we were able to send the funds to Guatemala with Nury De Milian the Chr. ofthe CCCS Committee who was making a presentation at Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle,Illinois. So I am happy to announce that the funds are in Guatemala. Thank you. They nowknow that after I told them they were funded, the promises were kept.

Tiburcio Giron was one of the first students at the boarding school in Zacapa, Guatemalafrom the village of Gualan. He became a Pastor and has been the first Lutheran Pastor inChiquimula, Guatemala. The cistern was to provide clean water at their new church which isbeing built.

I do not have a picture, but we hopefully will be going to Guatemala still this year andwill be able to go to Chiquimula. Then we can send one. The oldest child of Pastor Giron andhis wife, Carmelina, Jose, is a student at the Lutheran Home for Students in Zacapa. That isexciting as since the CCCS began in 1968 we are now having second generations working.When we were missionaries there and CCCS began there were seven missionaries, and noweverything is being done by the national church and the CCCS has 16 projects. The CCCS istruly a miracle. It is people like you who keep it growing.

Please thank members of the South Wisconsin District for the gift for “Emanuel” LutheranChurch. What a blessing your gift will be to the Giron family and members of the church.”

Blessings in Christ,Edie Jorns, Director of Projects CCCS

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Missions! That’s whatLWML is all about. At the Port-land Convention we had theopportunity to hear from bothcareer missionaries as well asLay Assistants and Deacon-esses, that have benefited fromLWML mission grants. Thetheme around each oneseemed to be the same, “Hu-man Care.” Each missionaryexpressed the need to meetthe physical needs of thepeople while ministering tothem spiritually. We heardabout mission work here inNorth America, specificallyCanada, to the Native Ameri-can Tribes from Vicar DavidSternbeck. Their programcenters around worship, mu-sic, bible study and children’sprograms. Vicar Sternbeckand his group shared theirmusic during one of the offer-ing times.

Missionaries MichelleHoeppner, and DanellePutnam spoke about the op-portunities and needs in Asiaand the Dominican Republic.The mission work in the Do-minican Republic with the de-velopmentally disabled is oneof the newer undertakings ofthe LCMS World Mission.

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Deplorable conditions and inhumane treatment of these people has led to this impor-tant mission opportunity. As with many mission sites, the country has severe poverty andthe government can’t meet the needs of its people.

May God richly bless these missionaries and the people whose lives they touch. Finan-cial and prayer support is critical to these programs. For further information on how tohelp, contact LCMS World Missions in St. Louis.

Debbie Netz, District Treasurer

Reflections on Portland 2009 cont.

Sept./Oct. Mission Lampby July 5th to:

Lori Kleinschmidt, Editor884 Fieldcrest Dr.,

Neenah, WI 54956-1716(920) 727-8870

mmlklein@sbcglobal.netBut watch for the con-tact details for a new

editor, hopefullycoming soon.

President Jan Dankwardt 920-783-0776 jan.dankwardt@yahoo.com

VP, Human Care,Grants Linda Christensen 608-762-5264 lchris24620@gmail.com

VP, Communications Barbara Kurth 262-252-4573 barbtk4@juno.com

Corres. Secretary Barbara Strenger 920-467-3644 barogst@att.net

Renewal CommitteeChairman Jean Kruse 262-786-4520 djkruse4@aol.com

Treasurer(Paysall bills) Debbie Netz djnetz@charter.net

Senior Counselor Rev. Brian Beardsley 920-361-1812 (O)

Watch for new officersto be printed in thenext issue!

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Mission LampVol. 60, No. 4

July-Aug.2010

Plan to attend the Fall Retreat on Friday and SaturdayOctober 15 and 16 at the Holiday Inn in Manitowoc and youwill go on a Mission Grant Journey. There will be a list of thegrant recipients voted upon at the District Convention June18 and 19. During the typical sessions allowed for a keynotespeaker, presentations on three of the grants will occur. Therewill be the usual Bible study, singing, and fellowship alongwith some new adventures. Continue to watch the SWD-LWML web site at swd-lwml.org for more information. Theregistration form will also be available there. “But you shallreceive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you; andyou will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea andSamaria, and to the end of the earth,” Acts 1:8.

Gifts from the Heart Ingathering: Peter’s Food Pan-try, Manitowoc. Please bring such items as boxes of cereal,peanut butter, noodles, and canned goods.

Offering: This will be divided with 3/4 of the amountcollected going to Hmong Ministry/Bibles and Camp Biloxi.The other 1/4 collected goes to the SWD-LWML ScholarshipFund.

The Fall Retreat CommitteeVaunie Weaver, Chairman

Mite shortage: $12,322.02as of May 31, 2010, butwithin reach!

Acts 1:8, theme verse forretreat

Are you good attyping,proofreading,graphics?

The SWD-LWML MissionLamp is in need of an editor.The work mainly involvesproofreading articles from of-ficers and other members andcommittees. Being availableto regularly check e-mail isalso a plus. The communica-tions department is looking atsome different ways of send-ing news to our members effi-ciently. Please pray about itand contact President JanDankwart at jan.dankwardt@yahoo.com if interested.

Fall Retreat Registration form__________________________________________________________________________Name Telephone No.__________________________________________________________________________Address, City, State, Zip__________________________________________________________________________Congregation/City Zone No. E-mail__________________________________________________________________________Emergency Contact Name & Phone No.

Attending________Friday _______Saturday _______Both days

Age (Circle One) 12-17 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 55+I am a minor attending without a parent or legal guardian & need a waiver

form to fill out and return to registrar ______

Registration Fee: If postmarked on or before September 1st $40.00 Late Registration if postmarked after September 1st $50.00Note: Late Registrations are not guaranteed a room*Discount of $10.00 if High School Age ($30/$40) Registration subtotal $______

Note: Walk-ins are not guaranteed space and/or materials.

Meals:Saturday breakfast buffet: $10.00Sat. Lunch: Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, Potato Chips,Pickle Spear, Garnish, and Beverage $13.00Note: Joining us for the meals helps keep total Retreat cost down.

Hotel Room w/2 double beds: $100.00Up to 4 people per roomPlease send all roommate registrations together in one envelope.Names of my roommates: 1.____________________________________2.___________________________ 3.______________________________

Any special needs: Large Print_______ Deaf Interpreter________Please describe below:Physical_____________________________________________________Dietary______________________________________________________

Website: swd-lwml.org Total amount Enclosed: $_________

Make checks payable to: SWD-LWML Fall RetreatMail check and registration (with self-addressed stampedenvelope if confirmation is desired) to:Bonnie Wilkum14409 Woodside LaneKiel, WI 53042Phone: (920-894-3589) E-mail: Bonnie.Wilkum@kohler.com

Tentative schedulefor Fall Retreat

Friday, Oct. 15, 2010:4:00-6:30 pm Check-in,

Registration, dinner on yourown

6:45 pm Gathering Music7:00 pm Program beginsOpportunities for partici-

pation in a Servant Event andfellowship.

Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010:6:30-8:00 am Breakfast

featuring All American Buffetof scrambled eggs, pancakes,choice of meats and potatoes

7:30-8:15 am Gatheringmusic

8:30 am Morning sessionbegins

11:45 am Lunch: Grilledchicken breast sandwich on acroissant, chips and a pickle.

(Marketplace will be openduring this time)

1:10 pm Afternoon ses-sion begins

3:00 pm Program ends

More Fall RetreatDetails:

Bible Study: We willenjoy uplifting and in-sightful Bible study. Bringyour Bibles if you wouldlike.

Refunds:After the published

registration deadline haspassed, last minute re-funds will be given onlyunder extreme circum-stances beyond the con-trol of the registrant, atthe discretion of the Dis-trict Executive Committee(EC) after the retreat.Requests for refunds mustbe written and presentedto the district presidentfor Executive Board deci-sion with 2 weeks of theretreat.

Directions to the Holi-day Inn, Manitowoc: Lo-cated at the intersectionof I-43 and US Highway151 (Exit 149). Address:

4601 Calumet AvenueManitowoc WI 54220

Telephone:(920)682-6000

Amenities: IndoorPool, Whirlpool, FitnessCenter

Website:www.holidayinn.com

Remember all thethings you can dofor your society,your zone, and yourdistrict

Please read our President’scolumn in this issue and con-sider what you might be ableto do at the different levels ofLWML. There are many re-source materials to help offic-ers and other leaders. It onlytakes a spark to get a fire go-ing!

LWML has a solid founda-tion of past leaders and offic-ers that are available to helpstruggling societies. The faithkeeps us strong and calls us tonew adventures with the helpof Jesus, our Savior.

I continue to learn newthings with each issue, but feelwith family, home churchcommitments, and a jobsearch for over eight months,I need to step down.

Lori Kleinschmidt,Editor

“Then I heard the voiceof the Lord saying,“Whom shall I send?And whowill go for us?” And Isaid, “Here I am, Sendme!” Isaiah 6:8

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www.lll-swd.org

Bill Brakebush,Wisconsin’sOrphan GrainTraindirector, calledHome.

On May 1st of thisyear Mr. William (Bill)Brakebush was calledto his heavenly home,to continue in hiswork of thanking andpraising the Lord, forall he had been givenhere to enjoy on earth.He was a very caring,sharing person in all ofhis activities, Congre-gation, Civic, Businessand outreaches. Hewas one of the origi-nals that got "OrphanGrain Train" on theright track, to do thegreat things that it hasbeen able to accom-plish, worldwide.Because of his dedica-tion, and the supportof his family and theirbusiness, the Wiscon-sin division of theGrain Train is secondonly to the Nebraskaheadquarters division.Bill served as ourdivision's leader fromthe beginning andwas part of the boardof the National organi-zation as well. Because

of his love for the pro-gram, the facilities,trailers, drivers andother personnel werealways available for theTrain.We will miss Bill.Because of his foresight,he involved members ofhis family, his wifeNancy was always at hisside at meetings andconventions. Thus theWisconsin division of theTrain will continue to berun as before, withWestfield and BrakebushBros. as it's headquar-ters. His daughter Cathy,has assumed the role ofChairperson and will beassisted by Nancy. Lindais still on the line for anyand all info that any mayrequire.So please keep themand the Train on yourprayer list.Cathy Robinson is at :cathy@brakebush.com,N4993 6th Dr., West-field, Wi.53964Linda is at 1-800-933-2121 ext.1202.The WI. Division is alsoon the national site:www.ogt.org

SOUTH WISCONSINDISTRICT LUTHERAN LAYMEN’S LEAGUE70TH ANNUAL DISTRICT CONVENTION

AUGUST 20-21, 2010Voyageur Inn and Conference Center, 200 Viking Dr. Hwy H,Reedsburg, WI 53959 Ph. 608 524-6431 or 1-800-444-4493

NAME: ________________________________NAME:_____________________________

ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER:_________________E-MAIL ADDRESS:______________________

HOME CHURCH:________________________________________________________

Number Amount Total

Friday fish dinner or _______ @ $12.00 ___________

Buffet _______ @ $15.00 ___________

Breakfast _______ @ $10.00 ___________

Registration Includes breaks & Lunch _______ @ $25.00 ___________

Late registration ________ @$35.00 after Aug 1 ____________

Make Checks Payable to SWD LLL Total Enclosed ____________

For a receipt, please send stamped, self addressed envelope.

You are to make room reservations and payment directly with the Voyageur Inn,608 524-6431 or by mail at the address above. Rooms are $79 single or double.

Looking for a Bible Study?For small group or family bible study,

check out those available online or on DVDat www.lhmmen.com

Stuff They Didn'tTeach Me In Sunday

School... AboutGenesis!

The first DVD of theseries. Now available-

Sunday school lessons thatare more scripturallynutritional than ever!

How We Got TheBible

By: Dr. Paul L.Maier

As God's written Word, the66 books of the Old andNew Testaments are the

source of His revelation toman.

Challenge of Islam:What is Islam?

By: Sam ShamounTo the Western mind, thefaith and practice of Islam

are often a profoundmystery. In recent years,this religion has emerged

as a prominent -- yetmisunderstood -- beliefsystem. Listen as SamShamoun, an Arab-

Christian, unveils some ofthe mystique surroundingthis religion first preached

by Muhammad.

Cut out registration below and mail to:Roger Fisher, 1450 Park St. S, La Crosse, WI 54601

For more info: www.lll-swd.org

The theme for this year’s Conference is Spirit Driven.“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of

power, of love and of self-discipline.” 2 Tim. 1:7.Featured speaker Bruce Wurdeman, Executive Director

Lutheran Hour Ministries. Prior to being named ExecutiveDirector, Wurdeman held the position of LHM’s Director of

United States Ministries for 18 months where he oversaw theproduction of The Lutheran Hour and Woman to Woman radioprograms, seasonal television specials and print materials.

Ed Bieno, Gov. of the SWD-LHM will also be sharinginfo about the ministries of LHM.

Breaking NewsAt German Fest in MilwaukeeSunday, July 25th at 10:30 AM

Join himand theGermanchoirfrom thearea foran inspir-ing wor-shipservice.

Free admission for all attendees to the 10:30 a.m.Protestant Church Service in the Marcus Amphitheateron the south end of the German Fest grounds.

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Come to LuWiSoMo for family weekend Aug. 13-15by Javan Wehmeier, camp development team

The May golf outing at Meadows of Six MileCreek in Waunakee and the June outing at Kettle Hillsin Richfield were very successful and raised funds tocover some of the ongoing facilities costs at camp.Thank you to all who came to support camp andenjoy fellowship and fun.

Pictured are foursomes from Mt. Olive, Milwaukee.

Programming at CampLuWiSoMo in Wild Rose hasbeen limited for 2010. How-ever, the development teamhas been busy planning activi-ties and fundraisers to benefitthe camp. Various campboards are also working tobring programming back forthe summer of 2011.

The campground is openand available for use through-out the summer. Other campfacilities are also available forrent. Church groups, familiesand individuals are welcometo utilize the wonderful facili-ties available on the LuWiSoMoproperty. Details about theseand other activities are availableonline at luwisomo.org. If youdon’t have internet access,please contact the District of-fice at (414) 464-8100 for ad-ditional information.

Family weekendMark your calendar for

family weekend activities, Aug.13-15, 2010.

Friday, Aug. 13 — golf out-ing at Waushara County Coun-try Club, Wautoma; all you caneat fish fry

Saturday, Aug. 14 — 5K/10Kwalk and run, Brakebushchicken barbecue, silent auc-tion, worship service, fireworks

Many volunteers areneeded to assist during theweekend. If you or your familywould be able to help with thefestivities, please contact CarlBrakebush at quackers1@maqs.net or (608) 296-3828.

T-shirtsLuWiSoMo T-shirts

and hoodies are avail-able for purchase onlineat luwisomo.org. Pleaseconsider supportingcamp with the purchaseof a new “It only takes aspark” T-shirt. Order byJuly 26.

Thrivent “Choice Dollars” isa new program that will alloweligible Thrivent members to

designate donations to variouscharities. If you are an eligibleThrivent member you will bereceiving a mailing that will al-low you to designate certaincharities to be recipients of yourdonation. Please consider des-ignating Camp LuWiSoMo asyour charity recipient.

Congregational representa-tives are needed! We are look-ing for members from eachDistrict congregation to stepforward and become advocatesfor LuWiSoMo. These volun-teers will be contacts for gettingcamp information out tochurches and schools. Prayer-fully consider this opportunityto assist in LuWiSoMo’s minis-try. There are more than 200congregations in the District,but fewer than 50 advocates.

In addition, please con-sider making a donation to thisministry for young people.Your donation will enable usto nurture the Christian valuesthat are so important for ourchildren, and it will allow themto appreciate God’s creation

as theyg r o wspiritually,physicallyand emo-t i o n a l l ythrought h e i r

camp experience. Gifts maybe directed to the District of-f ice or through the LuWi-SoMo website.

The chicken barbecue is astaple of family weekend.

5K fun walk and 10Kcompetitive run

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For more information about Concordia University Wisconsinvisit us on the Web at: www.cuw.edu

Teaching the Word WorkshopTeaching the

Word Workshop,August 2-4, 2010is presented by theConcordia BibleInstitute andConcordia Univer-sity Wisconsin. It is a1, 2, or 3 day experi-ence to be held on thelakeshore campus of

Concordia Univer-sity Wisconsin inthe Friends ofC o n c o r d i aRoom. Designedfor educators aswell as those desir-

ing an in-depth in-tensive study of

Scriptures, this workshop fea-tures CUW faculty on topicssuch as Teaching the TruthAbout Origins of the Worldfrom the Old and from theNew Testaments, Biblical Po-etry, The Bible’s Song ofSongs, Silent Witnesses: HowChurch Buildings Preach,Hymns: Backdrop of Eternity,Starting a Mission and AvoidingFinancial Dependencies, TheChallenge of African Immi-grants in Mission, Health CareReform from a Biblical Perspec-tive, Revelation 7: Feast and theFuture, Teach as He Taught: TheEvidence of the Imago Dei, Mat-thew 24, Literal Views of theFuture, and Revelation 6: Sym-bolic Views of the Future. Ourspeakers include ConcordiaTheology Department staff aswell as Rev. Dr. John Saleska,Rev. Dr. Dan McMiller, Rev.Chris Ikanih, and Mr. Brad Alles.

Cost is $75 per day to auditwith a $5 per day discount forEarly Bird registration of July 1.It is $1305 for three graduatecredits. Some scholarships areavailable upon request. Feesinclude speakers, materials,meals, snacks, and meetingrooms. For more information,contact Bonnie Treloar,bonnie.treloar@cuw.edu, 262-243-4422, 866-559-0002.

“Groundbreaking” EventsPart of Concordia University Wisconsin’s School of

Pharmacy Class of 2014 was on hand to take part inofficial groundbreaking ceremonies on May 14. Sev-enty students will begin classes this fall as a $12-13million building is constructed on campus. A record 802students graduated on May 15 (photo below), whichfeatured The Rev. Dr. Karl Barth, President Emeritus,South Wisconsin District, as commencement speaker.

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VBS volunteer opportunitiesVolunteer opportunities still are open to assist with evening

vacation Bible school at Beautiful Savior, 3205 N. 85th St.,Milwaukee, from July 19-23. Needed are craft, decorating andcooking helpers as well as people to assist with distribution ofVBS door hangers after services on Sunday, July 11 (note datechange). VBS begins with a dinner at 5:15 and ends by 8:15. Pleasecontact Pam Reit at (414) 803-8698 or preit@beautifulsaviorlc.comfor more information.

For other volunteer opportunities, please check “Get Involved”link the District website at swd.lcms.org or contact the volunteercoordinator at volunteer@swd.lcms.org; or (800) 793-3678.

Support troops in summer workshopsCamo quilts for the deployed

St. John, West Bend, invitesits members and the membersof other area churches to par-ticipate in one of the manymissionary teams they sponsor

West Bend mission team challenges:

‘God has made the appointment. Will you keep it?’each year, including:

• Mexico – to build homesfor the poor

• Guatemala – to work in aschool and minister to families

• Russia – to run an En-glish language day camp

• Alaska – to put on a VBSand witness to youth

• India – to work and wit-ness with orphans

• New Orleans – for theNational Youth Gathering andstreet evangelism

• Milwaukee – to supportand assimilate African immi-grants/VBS

The goal of these mission-ary teams is to build up localleaders in an effort to reachthe “not-yet Christians.” Theteams support other localChristians (teachers, pastors,and church members), walk-ing alongside them in theirministries. Work is a key aspect

of all missions. However, thereal goal is to share Christ ona daily basis in casual situa-tions. We take a subtle ap-proach with our evangelism aswe eat, shop, and talk withlocal people in the places theyare most comfortable. At thesame time, we show God’slove in practical ways throughthings like English lessons,warm clothing, water purifica-tion, home building and im-provements, medical suppliesand vitamins, and with gifts,computers and technology.

One of the tenets of beinga good missionary is “Don’tdo for people what they cando for themselves.” At St.John’s, we make a real effort

to avoid becoming “SantaClaus missionaries.” We want toavoid the trap of “taking over”the tasks for the locals, asthough we “know better.” In-stead our missionaries focus onthe five “L’s”: look, listen, learn,laugh, and love God’s children,wherever they may be.

Because of God’s greatlove for us, we are called tomissions with humility. Likeone beggar telling anotherwhere to find a nourishingmeal, we share the truth andlove of Christ with others.

To learn more, contact AlanLull at (262) 334-4901 or e-mailalull@stjohnswestbend.org. Youcan also view mission videosonline at stjohnswestbend.org.

St. John volunteers build a house in four days for a family in Anapra (left and upper left) and layfloor tile in the sanctuary at San Lucas during their trip May 25-June 3, 2010. The servant eventsare part of Ysleta Lutheran Mission’s ministry in 12 communities in the border region around ElPaso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico. Ysleta is a recognized service organization of the LCMS.

Pilgrim, Wauwatosa, has become the satellite site for a spe-cial project in support of U.S. troops in the Middle East. Thecamo quilt project began in April of 2006 in Plymouth. LindaWieck was asked by her son-in-law to create a small quilt forhim out of camouflage fabric and cotton batting. His fellowsoldiers in his unit wondered if they could buy one. Wieckrushed to make 48 quilts by the timed they deployed. Over4,000 have been created by volunteers with monetary donationsfrom numerous people and organizations. A blog has been startedto share their story and update the public on opportunities tohelp and keep abreast of the news, camoquiltproject.blogspot.com.

Pilgrim’s LWML organization will oversee this venture inthe Milwaukee area. The group has been able to purchaseequipment needed to pin, sew, iron, trim and bind these spe-cial quilts. An order of 600 quilts has been received in Plymouth.Youth groups to retirees, men and women are encouraged tojoin one or more workshops this summer. For more informa-tion contact Ruth Mueller at (414) 476-0472 or e-mailram53213@sbcglobal.net. If you plan on attending on a Saturday,please bring a bag lunch. Pilgrim’s ministry center is located at6717 W. Center St. Wauwatosa. July schedule: Wednesday, July 7,1-4 p.m.; Tuesday, July 20, 6:30-9 p.m.; Saturday, July 17 and July31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.. August schedule: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1-4 p.m.;Tuesday, Aug. 17, 6:30-9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28, 9a.m.-2 p.m.