1 Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 120 S. Henry Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54302 (920) 468-4065 MARCH 2015 BEING TRANSPARENT WITH GOD By Pastor Dave If you had a glass jar without a lid, and you could look around in there and see its contents. Transparency is a wonderful thing. It has great advantages. Years ago the hot thing was Gerber Baby Food jars down in the Man-Cave, also known as the Home Workshop. You would get some clean used jars, screw the lid to a board and fill the jars with various nuts, bolts, washers and the like. You could see what was in each one of them. You could shake out the contents one piece at a time. If it was a screw, you could lean that jar over and watch one of those little fasteners wiggle its way to the lip of the jar and drop into your palm. Slick as can be. Yes sir! Everyone likes glass jars, like for jam and jelly. You can see inside and know what is left. Kids like glass jars for catching bugs. Now there is a memory. Hold on, a few months to go before you can catch those fireflies again. Pure wonder, that’s what that is! In the near future, we will be covering the truth that God knows our hearts, our minds, the very words we are about to speak before we say them. To Him, our minds are like glass jars. He can look right in there and see what is going on in our hearts and minds. He can see when a word is about to spill out from the edge of our tongue! In other words, our thoughts, motives, hopes, expectations, opinions and the like, well, they are clearly visible to him. You might say, we are transparent to Him. Now, that might make you feel uncomfortable. When privacy and security are rare, we protect it. We have firewalls and padlocks; passwords and passcodes; we have fences and alarms; we have remote security devices and keyless entry systems. To someone 100 years ago, we look like we live in a whole lot of fear. There is nothing to fear knowing God can transparently see into our hearts and minds. That is, unless we have something to hide. But in fact, there is no hiding. Adam and Eve tried that and it did not go so well for them. God knew they were in the bushes before He asked. So, if He knows your thoughts, why not talk to Him? He’s right there anyway. Tell him your worries, even though He already knows them. You will feel better knowing He knows too. And why not make a short list of things you would like Him to help you with, or just plain give you. Go ahead ask. Ask every day. He probably won’t hand them to you, He will probably work with you to learn them. Oh, we don’t mean things with handles [you know, tangible things, like motorhomes and “stuff”]. Try asking for things without handles like, oh, say, generosity, or patience, or self-control or the ability to oversee your affairs better [administration]. Our Saviour’s Voice
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Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 120 S. Henry Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54302
(920) 468-4065
MARCH 2015
BEING TRANSPARENT WITH GOD By Pastor Dave
If you had a glass jar without a lid, and you could look around in there and see its contents. Transparency is a wonderful thing. It has great advantages.
Years ago the hot thing was Gerber Baby Food jars down in the Man-Cave, also known as the Home Workshop. You would get some clean
used jars, screw the lid to a board and fill the jars with various nuts, bolts, washers and the like. You could see what was in each one of
them. You could shake out the contents one piece at a time. If it was a screw, you could lean that jar over and watch one of those little fasteners wiggle its way to the lip of the jar and drop into your palm. Slick as can be. Yes sir!
Everyone likes glass jars, like for jam and jelly. You can see inside and know what is left.
Kids like glass jars for catching bugs. Now there is a memory. Hold on, a few months to go before you can catch those fireflies again. Pure wonder, that’s what that is!
In the near future, we will be covering the truth that God knows our hearts, our minds, the very words we are about to speak before we say them. To
Him, our minds are like glass jars. He can look right in there and see what is going on in our
hearts and minds. He can see when a word is about to spill out from the edge of our tongue! In other words, our thoughts, motives, hopes, expectations, opinions and the like, well, they are clearly visible to him.
You might say, we are transparent to Him. Now, that might make you feel uncomfortable. When privacy and security are rare, we protect it. We have firewalls and padlocks; passwords and passcodes; we have fences and alarms; we have remote security devices and keyless entry systems.
To someone 100 years ago, we look like we live in a whole lot of fear. There is nothing to fear knowing God can transparently see into our hearts and minds. That is, unless we have something to hide.
But in fact, there is no hiding. Adam and Eve tried that and it did not go so well for them. God knew they were in the bushes before He asked. So, if He knows your thoughts, why not talk to Him? He’s right there anyway. Tell him your worries, even though He already knows them. You will feel better knowing He knows too.
And why not make a short list of things you would like Him to help you with, or just plain give you. Go ahead ask. Ask every day. He probably won’t hand them to you, He will probably work with you to learn them. Oh, we don’t mean things with handles [you know, tangible things, like motorhomes and “stuff”]. Try asking for things without handles like, oh, say, generosity, or patience, or self-control or the ability to oversee your affairs better [administration].
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Consider talking with Him about those things throughout the day. Watch, He might just put you in a position to put them into practice, to polish them as a skill.
Oh yes, did you know you can pray with your eyes open? Yes, you sure can. Jesus did it, “When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you…’” John 17:1. Wowsers!
One of my favorite scenes in the film, “Fiddler on the Roof” is when the dad, Topol, stops his cart, sets it down, looks up to the sky and starts talking to God, right out loud! That’s faith! Topol was
transparent with God because he knew God was transparent with him.
We have all met folks who talk a lot. Are we familiar with folks who like to listen a lot? They do exist, God is one of them. He is always listening. And He wants us to do the talking.
Yup, He does. Look at this teeny tiny verse about talking a lot to God, “Pray without ceasing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
That just means, “Keep on talking - I am listening.”
Are you transparent with God? Actually, we are. Just forget that He can look inside us and see everything. That is a blessing, not something to be fearful of.
Any persons (past 8th grade) interested in membership with Our Saviour Lutheran Church are asked to attend our new member classes on April 18 and April 25 from 8-11:30am. Those whose membership avenue would be Adult Confirmation would be invited to attend the service of their choice on Sunday, May 10 to take their Confirmation vows. Current members or anyone interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith and Our Saviour are also welcome to attend. Membership is NOT mandatory after attending these classes. Please RSVP to the church office (468-4065 or [email protected]).
Why do families work? Because God Himself designed them! Thriving families
will lead to thriving communities, and thriving communities will transform the
world. People will find purpose, joy and redemption; and generation after generation will create a positive legacy.
The Family Project is a 12 session DVD experience for couples or small groups that explores the theological,
philosophical, and cultural underpinnings of the traditional family, and combines that information with inspiring
stories and practical tools to help 21st-century families thrive.
The Family Project also offers a hope-filled, optimistic antidote to the current landscape of familial breakdown,
sending a clear message that a return to the time-tested, historical model of the family is where so many of our
culture’s wounds begin to heal. It’s designed to develop a new appreciation for why family matters…based on a
bigger understanding of who God is in His character and why He created humanity the way He did. Equipped
with this information, viewers will also be exposed to a wealth of hands-on tools and resources to help them
embrace those values within their own families and pass them along to future generations.
This course will take place at OSLC during the week of June 22-26. The class will meet in the evenings from
5:30-8:30pm. Watch for more information. Call ahead to the church office (468-4065) to reserve your seat!
March 2015 OSLC Usher Schedule Date Service Lead Team
March 1, 2015 Su 7:45 John Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN Su 9:15 Randy Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Jennifer Linssen; †UN Su 10:45 Mike Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft March 4, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth) We 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick March 8, 2015 Su 7:45 Matthew Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux Su 9:15 Shelley Williams Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Rosemary & Steve Clark Su 10:45 Royal Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christiansen March 11, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth) We 6:30 Paul Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN March 15, 2015 Su 7:45 Mike Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler Su 9:15 Wendy Frick Roxanne & Randy Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Jack Grant; Mitch Waniger Su 10:45 Gerald Buechner Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg March 18, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth) We 6:30 David Haase Bobby Haase; Rich Spangenberg; †UN March 22, 2015 Su 7:45 Allen Knaus Clarence Ney; Jerry & Josh VanKauwenberg; Nathan Knaus Su 9:15 Dave Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer; †UN Su 10:45 Mike Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft March 25, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth) We 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick March 29, 2015 Su 7:45 John Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN Su 9:15 Randy Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Jennifer Linssen; †UN Su 10:45 Royal Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christiansen †UN-Usher Needed - If you'd like to volunteer as an usher; please contact the lead usher of the group you'd like to join,
Come and join us during the Tuesday evenings of March (beginning March 3) and April for explorations
in the Scripture as it intersects the human experience of suffering and blessing. You will be challenged
to think, to feel, to search deeply into your soul. We will make practical application of what we know
and believe by putting our faith into practice. Come ready to stretch yourself spiritually. Pray for your
presenter! Sign up at the Welcome Center or contact the church office at 468-4065 / [email protected].
Learn things like:
1. Engage your “Freed will”
2. Detect your life’s meaning
3. Enjoy your “Incredible Now”
4. Don’t work against yourself
5. See yourself from a distance
6. Instantly switch your thinking
7. Stretch yourself
Suggested reading (but not needed):
The Book of Job
“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl
“Prisoners of our Thoughts” by Alex Pattakos
“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:16-18
40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion.
The current 40 Days for Life peaceful prayer vigil began Ash Wednesday, February 18th and will run throughout the season of Lent until Wednesday, April 1st. Join Pastor Yaw of St. John Lutheran Church in Pulaski and other Christians Weekly on Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm as we pray for an end to abortion.
We pray outside the Green Bay Planned Parenthood located next to Red Robin on South Oneida St. Become a voice for the voiceless –today!
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April 2015 OSLC Usher Schedule Date Service Lead Team
April 2, 2015 Th 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth)
Th 6:30 Paul Kuehl Bill Baneck; † UN; † UN
April 3, 2015 Fr 12:15
Fr 6:30 David Haase Bobby Haase; Rich Spangenberg; † UN
April 5, 2015 Su 6:00a Matthew Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Su 7:45 Mike Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Su 9:15 Shelley Williams Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Rosemary & Steve Clark
Su 10:45 Gerald Buechner Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg
April 9, 2015 Th 12:15
Th 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
April 12, 2015 Su 7:45 Allen Knaus Clarence Ney; Jerry & Josh VanKauwenberg; Nathan Knaus
Su 9:15 Wendy Frick Roxanne & Randy Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Jack Grant; Mitch Waniger
Su 10:45 Mike Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
April 16, 2015 Th 12:15
Th 6:30 Paul Kuehl Bill Baneck; † UN; † UN
April 19, 2015 Su 7:45 John Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; † UN
Su 9:15 Dave Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer; † UN
Su 10:45 Royal Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christiansen
April 23, 2015 Th 12:15
Th 6:30 David Haase Bobby Haase; Rich Spangenberg; † UN
April 26, 2015 Su 7:45 Matthew Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Su 9:15 Randy Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Jennifer Linssen; † UN
Su 10:45 Gerald Buechner Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg
April 30, 2015 Th 12:15
Th 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
†UN-Usher Needed
If you'd like to volunteer as an usher; Please contact the Lead usher of the group
you'd like to join, or call Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014
All items collected will be distributed to Family Services Crisis
Center / Open Door Youth, Family Services TLP, Forward Service Corporation
SHP, Freedom House, Golden House, Green Bay McKinney Vento Program, House
of Hope, Salvation Army Basic Needs, Salvation Army TLP, St John’s
Homeless Shelter, and St Vincent De Paul.
Collection boxes will be placed near the 2nd floor elevators, just
outside of the coat room. Thank you for your help!!
LENT and EASTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
There are NO mid-week services on Thursdays during Lent. Check the weekly bulletin for information on a meal between services (approximately 4:45-6:20pm) each night. The remaining Lenten schedule is below:
March 4 Lent Services 4 and 6:40pm March 11 Lent Services 4 and 6:30pm March 18 Lent Services 4 and 6:30pm March 25 Lent Services 4 and 6:30pm April 2 Maundy Thursday Services 4 and 6:30pm April 3 Good Friday Services 12:15 and 6:30pm April 3 7 Words Vigil 1:00 – 3:00pm April 5 Easter Services 6, 7:45, 9:15 and 10:45am
‘THE FEAST’! Looking for Christian community among
young adults in Green Bay? Join us for ‘The
Feast’, a Bible study designed for young adults.
We gather at 6pm on the 1st Tuesday of each
month at a local restaurant to share a meal,
study, and discuss topics about our faith. The
topic changes each month, so if you can't
make it every time, that is okay.
The Feast was started by Faith Lutheran
Church and is led by their Director of
Christian Education, Kyla Rodriguez. Plan to
join us on March 3rd,
6PM, at St. Brendan's
Inn (234 South
Washington Street,
Green Bay).
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Christian Writing Group at Our Saviour:
Our Saviour recently started a group to support and encourage Christians who write (or want to write.) The group meets on the first Monday of the month at 7pm in the parlor of OSLC. The March meeting is on the 2nd. Contact Deb Young ([email protected]) or Stephenie Hovland ([email protected]) for more information.
OFFICIAL ACTS Weddings: Amy Rounsville and Christopher Process
Married at Our Saviour on January 3, 2015
Received their Crown: Matthew J. Thomas
March 2, 1962 ~ May 12, 2014
Funeral service held on May 16, 2014
Baptisms: Eli Aaron Neiheisel
Born: March 21, 2014
Baptized: June 1, 2014
Son of Aaron and Kirstin (Helebrant) Neiheisel
Albert L. Jedlowski
June 28, 1940 ~ May 12, 2014
Funeral service held on May 16, 2014
Trenton Michael John Lund
Born: December 19, 2013
Baptized: June 8, 2014
Son of Jason Lund and Jenna Nelson
Lana Joy Leuthner
Born to Jesus: November 11, 2014
Funeral service held on November 22, 2014
Kennedy Noelle Elmer
Born: September 15, 2014
Baptized: December 21, 2014
Daughter of Jason and Tia Elmer
George H. Bruss, Jr.
December 15, 1918 ~ December 25, 2014
Funeral service held on December 29, 2014
Aleigha Love Rathbun
Born: December 21, 2014
Baptized: January 25, 2015
Daughter of Austin Rathbun and Chantel Van Lanen
Beverly Joyce Daul
February 23, 1930 ~ January 27, 2015
Funeral service held on February 3, 2015
Bentley Matthew Hoffman
Born: July 23, 2014
Baptized: February 8, 2015
Son of Jake and Deanice Barth
Gilbert Lambert
April 14, 1926 ~ January 28, 2015
Funeral service held on January 31, 2015
Membership Changes - IN Saribek Yaylolan and Amanda Kushava
Michael and Melissa Taylor
Jason and Jamie Wozniak (and baptized children Deanna,