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Volume 84, No. 6 - May 17, 2015 May 17 is Music Sunday at St. Matthew’s While it’s true that every Sunday is Music Sunday at St. Matthew’s, one Sunday in May is designated as Music Sunday, when two of the adult choirs, the adult vocal choir “Senior Choir,” and the advanced adult bell choir “Bells Angels” are highlighted and given the opportunity to share an extra piece of music or two to the glory of God and in praise of God’s gift of music. You can hear these specially chosen pieces on Sunday, May 17 at the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services.
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Volume 84, No. 6 - May 17, 2015

May 17 is Music Sunday at St. Matthew’s

While it’s true that every Sunday is Music Sunday at St. Matthew’s, one Sunday in May is designated as Music Sunday, when two of the adult choirs, the adult vocal choir “Senior Choir,” and the advanced adult bell choir “Bells Angels” are highlighted and given the opportunity to share an extra piece of music or two to the glory of God and in praise of God’s gift of music. You can hear these specially chosen pieces on Sunday, May 17 at the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services.

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When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, ‘Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.’ —Acts 2:1-11

A few months ago, I experienced an “Amazing Faiths” Dinner at Marquette University where among random groups of eight strangers, we took turns sharing our own faith stories and listening to the stories of others. It was an amazing experience of our common understandings of God and God’s work in the world, but more than anything, it reminded me just how hard it is to listen! I am not a good listener—I’m often trying to process what’s being said, and before the person is half done with their thought, I’m on to how I might respond. As a recent article I read noted, “We hear what we want to hear; our antennae are often tuned by our own assumptions.” There’s a lot of noise in the Pentecost Story—the creation story of the church. I’ve never noticed how challenging trying to listen would be. And yet, the primary work of God among all sorts of chaos and different peoples is to allow those gathered to hear—to listen to the works of power God is doing.

Noise ... Listen, Listen, Listen

St. Matthew’s Mission StatementCalled to fulfill the Great Commission, St. Matthew’s Welcomes all to faith in Jesus Christ, Nurtures our faith journey, Equips us to serve others, and Sends us into the world to make a difference in Jesus’ name.

The Voice of St. Matthew’sThe newsletter of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church

Christopher Manke, Matthew Kruse and Margaret Schoewe, Pastors

1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213414-774-0441 fax 414-774-0989

E-mail: [email protected] our website: www.StMattsLutheran.org

Sunday worship at 7:30, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. USPS 662-800 -- Published Monthly - Twice monthly in March, July, October and December by St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (phone 774-0441) Periodicals postage paid at Milwaukee, WI. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Voice of St. Matthew’s, St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213. Submit articles to the church office in care of Sonja Mohr, Newsletter Editor, or [email protected]

Amidst the rumbling noise and rabbling culture in which we live, God’s Spirit is working in each of us—the Body of Christ—so that we might listen. Listen to the voices who differ from us. Listen to the needs of the strangers in our midst (even if we think we know them). Listen to the voice of God, calling us good and tuning our ears to listen for God’s grace! The Spirit is perking our ears—that we might hear God’s calling to walk as people of faith in new ways. “And yet. Sometimes we are not called to be a voice for the voiceless. Sometimes we are called to listen carefully and discover the voices in our midst. Sometimes we are called to consider whether we are the ones preventing voices from being heard.” - Susan Windley-Daoust Pastor Matt

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Upcoming EventsJoin us for Music SundayMay 17th at the 8:30 and 11:00 services

Robert Lowry at tend ed the Un i ver si ty at Lew isb urg (later re named Buck nell Un i ver si ty), where he be came a pro fess­or of lit er a ture. He was ordained as a Baptist minister and served in Penn syl van ia, New York Ci ty, Brooklyn, and New Jer sey. He helped found the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in New York Ci ty. He is most remembered as a composer of gospel music and a hymn writer. He was responsible for around 500 compositions, including “Beautiful River,” “Nothing But the Blood,” “Shall We Gather At The River?,” and “How Can I Keep From Singing?” Despite his success as a hymn writer, it was as a preacher that Lowry would have preferred to be recognized. He once stated: “Music, with me has been a side issue... I would rather preach a gospel sermon to an appreciative audience than write a hymn. I have always looked upon myself as a preacher and felt a sort of depreciation when I began to be known more as a composer.” But, however, it is as a hymn writer that he remains renowned. We celebrate God’s gift of music that works through composers, authors, arrangers, editors, singers, ringers and all musicians to glorify God the creator of all. Enjoy the celebration of God’s glorious gift of music as the choirs of St. Matthew’s share some special music through worship. The Senior Choir and Bells Angels will share pieces with the congregation this festive day. Singing out full praise, the Senior Choir will share two anthems. A setting of the text “For Remembered Music Sounding,” words by Thomas H. Troeger, a Professor at the Yale School of Divinity. Troeger has written over twenty books in the fields of preaching, poetry, hymnody and worship. The music is by K. Lee Scott. They will also share a lovely rendition of “How Can I Keep from Singing?” Bells Angels will also share two pieces, a lovely setting of two of our beloved “Shepherd Hymns” and an original composition that shares the joy of the season. Please join us to share in this wonderful gift of music and thank all our choirs and many musicians in the congregation for their dedication and service the entire year. The aim and final reason of all music should be nothing else but the Glory of God and the refreshment of spirit. – J.S. Bach

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Celebrate the Holy Spirit on May 24: Pentecost History Ten days after the ascension of Christ and fifty days after his resurrection, the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples on the day of Pentecost. Pentecost was an established Jewish festival also known as the Feast of Weeks, which drew people from many nations back to Jerusalem (Lev. 23:15­21; Deut. 16:16). Pentecost symbolizes a new beginning. It celebrates the unleashing of the Holy Spirit on the world and the empowering of the church to reach the world with the gospel. In celebrating Pentecost, the church expresses its gratitude for the faithfulness of Christ in fulfilling his promise to send “another counselor” (John 14:16); celebrates the work of the Spirit in renewing all of creation; professes its confidence and security in knowing the Spirit’s power is available for its mission; and grows in awareness of the immensity of its calling to reach the world with the gospel. The traditional color for Pentecost is red, after the flames described in Acts 2:3.

PENTECOST Since the Holy Spirit conveyed power and authority to the apostles, transforming them from twelve frightened followers into a band of bold evangelists, Pentecost is known as the birthday of the Church. The details are set down in the Act of the Apostles, 2:1­6. So empowered were the apostles that they are said to have almost immediately baptized 3,000 people. As it happens, the Holy Spirit visited the apostles on the Jewish feast of Pentecost, a long­established festival of thanksgiving for the first fruits of the wheat harvest. The Church’s transformation of this Jewish feast into a Christian festival was, in a way, related to the belief that the gift of the Holy Spirit to the apostles was the first fruits of a new harvesting ­ of souls. May the Spirit fill you with the peace that we know in our Lord Jesus Christ, our risen and ascended Savior. John R. Paradowski – Minister of Music

My life flows on in endless song;Above earth’s lamentation I hear the sweet though far off hymn that hails a new creation:Through all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing;It finds an echo in my soul—How can I keep from singing?–Robert Lowry, 1860

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Pastor Margaret’s Retirement Celebration includes luncheon at noon On Sunday, June 14th, at the 8:30 & 11:00 Worship Service we will celebrate Pastor Margaret’s 9 years of ministry with us at St. Matthew’s. We invite you to join us in celebrating Pastor Margaret’s final Sunday with us on June 14th. At the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services, we will worship with her one more time at St. Matthew’s. Pastor Margaret will preach and we will say a word of Godspeed and blessing upon her as she moves into a new pace and life as a retired person. The details involve a greeting time to wish Pastor Margaret well personally between services including special coffee hour foods and then a professional chef­prepared sit­down lunch will immediately follow the last service. All are welcome and the meal and festivities will be free of charge. Please watch for a letter coming directly to your home with a few more details. We hope you can join all of us in celebrating God’s goodness and love as we have witnessed it through our friend,

St. Matthew’s to be a tour site for Windows Into Wauwatosa, June 20 St. Matthew’s will be a participating site in this year’s Windows Into Wauwatosa. What’s that? Windows Into Wauwatosa is patterned after Doors Open Milwaukee, an event held in the fall by Historic Milwaukee Inc. that allows the public to visit buildings and other architecture in the city. Wauwatosa’s event is coordinated by the Wauwatosa Neighborhood Association Council. The intent is to provide and event that is low in cost and family friendly. This year the date is June 20 and the hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Our church will be open these hours when people can stop in to learn more about our building and congregation. We would love to have St. Matt’s volunteers be on site for some of the open hours to help give directions, answer questions and be a welcoming presence. You need not be here for the full six hours. If you are able to help please let me know. Jane Sandstrom 262­790­1652 Email: [email protected] website: www.windowsintowauwatosa.orghas information about the day, and will list other sites open for visits once they’ve been set up.

God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday - September 13! The people of St. Matthew’s do God’s work every day of the year both individually and together. That’s who we are. But on September 13, 2015, we will have another opportunity to join members of the 10,000 ELCA congregations throughout the nation in serving our communities all together, all at the same time, on this dedicated day of service, “God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday.” We will again be partnering with Greater Tosa Interfaith Older Adult Programs to help our neighbors with household tasks such as yard work, painting, simple repairs, or window washing. This year we also plan to include opportunities that are less physically demanding, such as letter writing, as well as some activities geared toward youth and families. If you are especially grateful for God’s goodness, consider thanking God with your service. If you would like to demonstrate the joy of serving to your children, please register the whole family. If you would like to meet more of the good people of St. Matthew’s, volunteer yourself. If you love the idea of millions of yellow­shirted Lutherans spreading good news in action, join us. You will be able to sign up for specific tasks in the Commons on Sunday mornings beginning in June. Prepare yourself for a joy­filled day. God’s Work. Our Hands.

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Book Nook: What does it mean to be Lutheran?In light of this spring’s adult education conversation about being Lutheran, here are a few reading suggestions you might pick up to explore the roots of Lutheran life a bit more!

Biography of Martin Luther

Roland Bainton, Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther (1978), Abingdon Press

This classic biography of Martin Luther is a go-to for a basic trajectory of Luther’s life, ministry, and his impact on history. You can’t go wrong with this read!

* * *Martin Marty, Martin Luther (Penguin Lives Series) (2004), Penguin/Viking Press

Another solid biography by the pre-eminent Lutheran of the 20th Century, Marty’s read attempts to view Luther within his own historical context, in a broad-strokes view that doesn’t devolve into academic debate.

* * *Graduate Level: James M. Kittelson, Luther the Reformer: The Story of the Man and his Career (2003) Fortress Press.

This book was used by the Germany trip participants, and is, hands down, the best Luther biography I’ve read. A bit more complex in its analysis, it is still accessible.

Things Luther Actually Wrote

Small Catechism: Many haven’t probably touched this since Confirmation, but it is worth reading, especially for its talk about the meanings of the sacraments and creeds. Luther meant this to be used in families to teach the core of the faith, and a copy is found in the back of each ELW hymnal. For advanced reading, check out the Large Catechism.

* * *The Freedom of a Christian (Luther Study Edition), translated and introduced by Mark D. Tranvik, Fortress Press, 2008

This is one of the most important of Luther’s writings—the foundation of everything Sinner and Saint. This new translation has excellent contextual information and analysis of what this foundational piece means for Luther and for us today.

Lutheran Theology: What do Lutherans think about God?

Nadia Bolz­Weber, Pastrix (2013), Jericho Books

A Denver-based ELCA pastor, Bolz-Weber’s memoir contains unique, story-style reflections on life and God that are unabashedly Lutheran. Check out her “bullet points of Lutheran theology” and enjoy this prominent voice across Christian circles.

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Steve Paulson, Luther for Armchair Theologians (2004), Westminster John Knox Press

This cartoon-filled book is also full of deep material about what Luther’s writings actually mean—in our flesh. A great basic explanation of many harder-to-grasp ideas of Lutheran theology, it was one of my favorite books in college!

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Martin Marty, Lutheran Questions, Lutheran Answers (2007), Augsburg Books

This book is helpful in its chapters and sections, each of which deals with specific questions about what Lutherans think in different areas of faith—from sacraments to salvation to how the church is structured.

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Adult Education on Sunday Mornings from 9:45-10:45

May 17Lutherland Trip Join the members of the Lutherland trip as they share highlights, photos and stories.

May 31Criminal Justice Reform and 2015 Advocacy Day: People of Faith United for JusticeWe welcome Dan O’Keefe from MICAH’s 11x15 team. We’ll also hear from a member from the Table of Saints who was previously incarcerated. This is a an issue of great importance to the ELCA. Be there for our last adult education forum of the year!

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Reformation Lutheran Church has moved - Note from Diane Roznowski, Neighborhood Store Coordinator

I wanted to take a moment this evening to thank everyone, EVERYONE who helped with the move of Reformation’s Neighborhood Store, Office supplies, Summer youth and angel garden supplies and MANY other items too numerous to mention! What a fabulous crew! We began the move OUT of our building around 9:45 and finished sweeping out the last dustball at 11:45! The loading into the POD on the other end took a little longer since it was like fitting a jigsaw puzzle together, but we finished there by 12:45pm. AMAZING! What a great effort by so many. Thank you all for all the hard work, bringing your trucks, muscles and smiles. It truly was a day I will never forget. Now, it is as if the physical pieces of Reformation are in a chrysallis, awaiting the day when they will emerge and be even more beautiful and fly to serve God in new and wonderful ways with a revitalized and re­invented ministry. Pray that this day will come soon, and that in the mean time the work of Reformation will continue from the base of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. We will keep you all posted! Diane Roznowski, Volunteer Neighborhood Store Coordinator

“Racial Justice through Inclusion” theme of MICAH Banquet The MICAH Annual Banquet is Thursday, May 21st, 7 p.m. Italian Community Center: St. Louis Activist Rev. Starsky D. Wilson is keynote speaker at annual MICAH Gala. Theme is “Racial Justice through Inclusion.” Several awards will be handed out as part of the program, including Volunteer of the Year. Rev. Willie Briscoe, MICAH President, says about Rev. Wilson “Rev. Wilson is a man of faith and principles who has tremendous insight into many of the issues that affect creating a more just society for all people.” If you’d like to attend, sign up in the office, or see Pr. Matt. St. Matt’s will cover $25 of the $50 cost for the tickets. We have one table of 8 already attending. Join us!

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Synod Assembly hosts “Evening With Eddie Lacy” and You are invited to attend!Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. at Carthage College in Kenosha. Eddy Lacy will speak to the assembly and to the general public about his faith and how that has impacted his life. He was a young teen during Hurricane Katrina 10 years ago when he lost his home. His family bounced around from place to place until they rented a single­wide trailer outside of Baton Rouge where he lived until college. After starting at Alabama and being drafted by the Packers Lacy built a new home for his parents. The proceeds from Lacy’s talk on this evening will be donated to Outreach for Hope ministries, our Synod’s program which funds life­giving ministries with the poor in communities of the Greater Milwaukee Synod. Only 1400 tickets are available. You can order tickets online at : www.milwaukeesynod.org or call 414­671­1212 for further information, the ELCA Greater Milwaukee Synod Office. Tickets are $35/individual (+small handling fee) or $30/ticket for groups of 10 or more (+ small handling fee per ticket)

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Serenity Inn Coordinator NeededFrom Chris Bartelt, high school senior and current Serenity Inn Coordinator“To those interested in taking over the coordination of St. Matthew’s visits to the Serenity Inn, I have only one thing to say: You will not regret it. “My first visit was during my 8th grade year in middle school. My family made several additional visits until I took over as Coordinator for the monthly meals during my sophomore year in high school. Over the 3 years running the visits, I knew very few people who did not wish to return the next month. As Coordinator, I have been blessed to experience not only the dedication of the men at the Serenity Inn, but also that of the volunteers from our church. I’m finding it difficult to describe how rewarding this opportunity has been for me, other than that I think it is one of the most gratifying experiences that I have had in all my life.“I still visit every now and then. As a visitor, one can truly experience the wonderful dedication of the men housed at the Serenity Inn. I hope these short yet heartfelt words can persuade you to take on a role that I truly regret having to put down.”

The Serenity Inn Coordinator schedules 3­4 volunteers to make and serve dinner for about 8­12 residents of Serenity Inn on the 2nd Sunday of every month. A list of willing volunteers is provided and volunteers are also secured through the weekly bulletin. Thank you to Chris Bartelt who modeled true servanthood to all of us as the Serenity Inn Coordinator for the past several years. Well done, Chris, and God’s blessings in the future! If you would like more information about becoming the next Serenity Inn Coordinator please contact Sue Swing; [email protected].

A Thank You Poem from one of Our partners at Cross Lutheran Church

To: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church of WauwatosaSt. Matthew’s thanks for coming during the 4th week of the monthTo serve your different delicious salads to us, for lunchThey’re so delicious with different textures and flavors,Thanks for your love, support and worthwhile labors.

Thank you St. Matthew’s for each and every meal,We want you all to know, how good it makes us feel.It feels like your salads, are long ago hidden treasures,your love and support, cannot be measured.

Your love and support shows, by the salads you all makeTo feed us on the 4th Wednesday; with the recipes you all create.Some are baked, creamy, or maybe even served cold,You all have so many, you bring’em by the load.

St. Matthew’s, Wauwatosa, is from whence you all came,To serve your different salads, with none of them tasting the same.When you all come, you come to serve with God giving love,Serving all different salads, some of us never even heard of.We just wanna THANK YOU in a very special way,For coming from Wauwatosa; with your salads every 4th Wednesday;So keep up the good labor, as we go about to spread the newsAbout your delicious, different salads from St. Matthew’s.

Social Ministry - Meal Outreach Ministry

Once a month, a group of St. Matthew’s people gathered to make soup from local ingredients, and then provided the soup for the Just One More meal ministry. Jeanne Collins led the groups. This is the group that met in April, left to right: Jean Jorgenson, Karrie Villa, Jeanne Collins, Trudy Zauner, Christine Anderson, Barbara Vincent, Carol Steinkraus, Helen Kinsey. The group was diffferent each time according to time and schedule.

A Cross lunch serving line

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Women Together in Prayer to hold annual breakfast; great time for you to get involved in this secret prayer partner opportunity Women Together in Prayer will host their annual breakfast on Saturday, May 30th from 8:30­11:00. Dr. Julie Helmrich will be our speaker. Dr. Julie Helmrich is a clinical psychologist who will engage us in a conversation about self­compassion, using prayer, meditation and other tools to bring joy and balance into our lives. Since 1980 Julie has worked professionally in psychology­based professions across 4 states and in all settings. With over 20 years of experience and the honor of being named one of Milwaukee’s 20 most creative people in 2013 she is a speaker not be missed! Prayer partners from the previous year will be revealed and new “secret” partners will be established for the coming year. If you would like the privilege of praying for another woman and would be comforted knowing that someone is praying for you, please join us. Contact Marge Crawford; [email protected] or Rosie Haas; [email protected]

Baptism Anniversaries“We Promise to Pray for You...” Several times each month, babies, children and adults are baptized during our worship services. During the service of baptism, after the person is baptized, the congregation welcomes him or her and promises to pray for him or her during his/her faith development. We re­print these baptism names and dates from the previous few years as a reminder of those baptized. Milo Howard Chay May 11, 2014 Aiden Richard Cieslak May 25, 2014 Thomas Edward Nesheim May 25, 2014 Eleanor Grace Rhode May 25, 2014 Landon Norman Charles Thurin May 25, 2014 Jacob Evans May 12, 2013 Paige Towles May 12, 2013 Stella Kunz May 26, 2013 Leah Elizabeth Kannas May 13, 2012 Piper Reagan Goebel May 1, 2011 Ian George Johns May 8, 2011 Lucas Alexander Johns May 8, 2011 Lily Esther Hoss May 22, 2011 Kayden Matthew Passint May 22, 2011 Nolan James Passint May 22, 2011 Alexandria Meyer Kull May 29, 2011

Erin Weileder took this photo at the Women’s Retreat last month. The quiet and beauty of the area was welcomed by the participants.

Saints Trip to experience the Civil War in trip to Kenosha Civil War MuseumTues. May 19 - There still may be room The trip promises an interesting tour. The Museum’s interactive displays and exhibits are based on the personal narratives of those Midwesterners who took part in and/or fought during the war. How the country changed and how people were forced to change because of the War is also well demonstrated.If you have not signed up as yet and are interested in the trip to the Civil War Museum in Kenosha, please contact me to see if any seats on the bus are still available for the trip on Tuesday, May 19. The cost for the bus, the museum and lunch at the Reefpoint Restaurant is $45 per person. Jane Sandstrom, 262­790­1652

The view from the

terrace of the Civil War

Museum looks out over Lake Michigan

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Page 9Thirty-three years later, a labor of love is given upBev Etzelmueller retires as St. Matthew’s Librarian After nearly 33 years of ministry as St. Matthew’s volunteer librarian, Bev Etzelmueller will be stepping down as librarian

and also as the head of the library committee. There will be a “Thank you!” reception in her honor on May 31st of this year, during the coffee time, 9:45 a.m.

Bev has seen many changes in the library location, which included it being moved from a corner basement room to the current space it enjoys now at the heart of our commons area (which was the chancel/altar location of our original sanctuary).

Over these many years, Bev has served St. Matthew’s ministry faithfully by not only reading all of the books that we have in our church library, but through that knowledge being able to also make informed suggestions to those who come in to find various faith help in the titles our library offers. She spent many hours building up the quality of the books available, and has especially made the children’s area a treasure to behold.

This photo of Bev with the Sunday School class shows one of the things that she enjoyed very much. Sunday School classes were be invited to the library to learn what they might see in the library, in the hope that their parents would bring them in and the library would see increased usage.

Bev wanted to learn from other church librarians, and sought out other churches to meet and share ideas. She became the person showing others what our library was able to do. She saw that this sharing among other libraries was important and she also went to national church library conventions.

Besides her library work, Bev also leads our quilting ministry which makes hundreds of blankets that are donated a variety of ministries throughout Milwaukee.

Please join all of us at St. Matthew’s on Sunday, May 31st during our Coffee hour time as we thank and celebrate Bev’s library ministry among us.

Men’s Ministry in May

Men needed for service project:Guest House Planting ProjectSaturday, May 30th (details on time upcoming)Volunteers will be needed to help with our annual planting, light landscaping of the Guest House fa­cility terrace and entrance area. The Guest House homeless shelter is located at 1216 N. 13th Street, Milwaukee.

Homeless Living Items Drive Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative (mkeHomelessVets.org)Organization helping homeless and at­risk veter­ans transition into living places. We will conduct a drive of living necessities for area Veterans during the last 4 weeks of May. (Weekends of May 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th). Bring in a laundry basket filled with any of their current ‘hot list’ needs: (small appliances may be used, working items)

Bath Towels Toilet PaperPaper Towels Kleenex/TissuesCleaning SuppliesQ-Tips Bath MatsThrow rugs Coffee MakersToasters CrockpotsMops/Brooms Irons

Larger Furniture Item needs (MAY BE BROUGHT IN ONSATURDAY MAY 30th ONLY!)Bed Frames (all sizes) Microwave OvensCoffee/End Tables Vacuum CleanersDressers Ironing Boards

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Care for CreationPage 10

Green Tips for the Use of Cars:

Use car roof racks on an as-needed basis. Their use increases wind resistance which increases fuel consumption. If you can transport stuff inside your vehicle, do so. And if you don’t need your roof rack, remove it as soon as you can.

**Drive slower. For every mile per hour you drive under sixty-five miles her hour, you improve your car’s fuel efficiency by about 2 percent.

**Try public transportation for one week. There are considerable advantages to you as well as the environment.You can save on gas, maintenance costs, parking fees, parking tickets and possibly insurance premiums.You won’t have to worry as much about accidents, vehicle wear and tear, vandalism or theft.You won’t have to deal with traffic, bad drivers or parking.You can catch up on reading or pass the time with a hobby, like knitting during the ride.

**Accelerate slowly when getting up to freeway speed. The faster you accelerate, the more fuel you use.

**Idling in the drive-through lane at the fast food restaurant? Not only is it sometimes quicker to park and go in to buy your food, it’s better for your gas mileage and for the environment (think, exhaust fumes!)

**Need a car wash? If you can wash your car yourself, you’ll save the cost of the car wash, plus use less water and less energy (no blow dryers). Enlist the help of a kid or two.

Help St Matthew’s continue to Care for Creation by doubling our C4C Future Projects Fund We currently have $15,000 in our Care for Creation fund; let’s raise $15,000 more! St Matthew’s currently has $15,000 in our Care For Creation fund. These funds have been accumulated through sales by our Sustainable Crafters, through a monthly deposit of $500 due to energy savings from past projects, and through several bequests. Please join us to double this fund in support of future projects so that we can do even more to care for God’s good creation through continued reduction of energy use and through water conservation. Project priorities will be determined by the Church Council Property Committee and done as the need for the project arises. Through this initiative and the many initiatives we have completed we hope to become an Energy Star certified congregation. Thank you for all your support over the last nine years. You have done great things!

Possible future projects • Replace fluorescents with LEDs in the education wing – save

energy • Replace fluorescents with LEDs in fellowship hall – save energy • Replace the parking lot(s) – design with water conservation in

mind • Redesign existing green space to conserve water • Replace education wing hot water heater with instants – save

energy • Change parking lot lights to LEDs – save energy • Change exterior building lights to LEDs – save energy • Install instant hot water heater in sacristy – conserve water • Install instant hot water heater in lower kitchen (staff area) – con-

serve water • Install waterless urinals – conserve water • Install a small wind turbine on the roof – green energy • Install more solar panels – might be done when the roof needs

replacing • Use the energy we produce – fund a storage battery • Install low flow toilets – conserve water (probably not until next

renovation) • Install energy efficient washer and dryer • Support soil improvement projects – reduce atmospheric carbon

dioxide

Go for the Green!

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Matthew Petersen, a young adult who grew up here at St. Matthew’s. is currently attending the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, to become a pastor. It is a tradition that St. Matthew’s financially supports seminary students. Matthew is giving us an opportunity to see what he does and how his classes are going. He is the son of Mark and Rebecca Petersen of our congregation.

Greetings from LSTC! Seminary life this semester continues to be a great blessing to me. I have been challenged in and continue to enjoy diverse classes. In Lutheran Confessional Heritage we wrestle with documents that I have not interacted with since confirmation class. The unbreakable thread of God’s abundant grace through Christ has been woven across my heart and is spun from this heritage. The Theology of Martin Luther King, Jr. and a Christian social ethics class have fueled my passion for justice and work among the poor and oppressed. In Jesus within Judaism, we are learning about the multifaceted context of Jesus while reading through the Gospel of Mark. Along with these classes I am also reading the lectionary in Greek each week with a professor emeritus and another student. Outside of classes I continue to participate in monthly prayer vigils for undocumented immigrants and their families at the Broadview detention center, and facilitate anti­racism workshops. I have also helped to partner with a synagogue in the neighborhood to grow seedlings in the LSTC chapel for their community garden. It was a great opportunity to attend lectures by the Christian philosopher and activist Dr. Cornel West and theologian Dr. James Cone this semester. When I spoke to him personally, I was proud to mention to Dr. Cone that St. Matthew’s had read his book, The Cross and the Lynching Tree. Looking forward: I have been accepted into the Urban Clinical Pastoral Education Consortium for the summer and await a placement at a Chicago non­profit. Also, I have arranged a year­long ministry in context field work placement beginning in the fall at St. Leonard’s Ministries, re­entry program for the formerly incarcerated. I have enjoyed and been enriched by the Reflecting Forgiveness devotionals throughout Lent. It is such a blessing to have the support of the St. Matthew’s Spirit­filled community. You remain in my prayers and I ask for yours as well. Peace in Christ, Matthew

Renovation - Phase One - Complete! We began plans for renovating our church space nearly 6 years ago through the dedicated work of our renovation committee and just this last week finally put the finishing touches on the last pieces of Phase one. After two years of renovation, with the installation of our Coakley Brothers Office Furniture, the installation of our new Heuler Tile granite conference room table, new carpeting and new ceiling tiles, our office space is complete. A big THANK YOU to the committee who began it all and helped move it towards completion ­ Ray Eisemann (Co­Chair), Tim Nelson, Paul Braun, Jeff Higgins, Dave Fagerberg, Jerry Wunderlich, Greg Strand, Lynn Thomas, and Ed Bross. Also, a big THANK YOU to TV John’s Construction team ­ Luke Nelson, Dan Nelson and Tim Nelson who all managed the project like it was their own house that was being renovated. Also, another big THANK YOU to Greg Strand from Zimmerman Architectural Studios who was the principal architect and helped carefully create a space that we are all proud of. Also, a special thanks to the many other committees who helped bring this project to completion ­ Rob Wedel, our church Treasurer and the Finance committee who oversaw the finances of the project. Also, the Church councils who continually checked in and approved the work as it progressed. Also, the church staff who put up with the noise, dust and constant change as the progress moved along. Finally, a special THANK YOU to all of you for your care and support of this project. Because of you, we now have a new ministry home. Our new boiler system is saving us energy and money, our new kitchen which is serving us well in many ways, with those who have used it praising its functionality, and finally the new office spaces that will serve our staff well for years to come. All of these renovations bring strength to our ministry and help us to do ministry that much better. It’s been a long road, with several hundred various meetings and conversations, but it’s all been worth it. Thanks for your support in helping us to bring this vision to completion! Pastor Chris Manke

Solo Deo Gloria - To God be the Glory!

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The Rev. Dr. Cheryl Peterson to speak at St. Matthew’s! Monday, June 15thThe Holy Spirit as the Giver of LifeIn the Church and World Today In a day conference, Cheryl Peterson, a former Milwaukee pastor, will explore what it means to be the church today in light of the changing mission field in North America, especially in light of the rising number of “Nones” and those who are “spiritual but not religious.” She will present her proposal for an understanding of the church that “starts with the Spirit,” drawing on the narrative of the Acts of the Apostles and also the ecumenical creeds as resources. She will discuss what it means to affirm the Holy Spirit as the giver of life both in terms of a traditional Lutheran understanding of the means of grace, Word and Sacrament, and in dialogue with other perspectives, such as charismatic and Pentecostal. Finally, she will explore where the Spirit seems to be at work in and outside of the church bringing new life and transformation.

Schedule:10:00-Gather, coffee and refreshments10:15-11:15--Session One11:15-11:30--Break11:30-12:30--Session Two12:30-1:30--Lunch1:30-2:30--Session Three2:30-3:00 pm--Closing worship

Biography: The Rev. Dr. Cheryl Peterson is associate professor of systematic theology at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. She received the Ph.D. in theology from Marquette University, Milwaukee in 2004 and the M.Div. from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in 1991. Before joining Trinity’s faculty in 2005, she served as co­pastor with her husband, the Rev. Dr. Charles (“Chuck”) Peterson, of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2000­2005) and as pastor of First English Lutheran Church in Tyrone, Pennsylvania (1991­1997). She is the author of “Who is the Church? An Ecclesiology for the Twenty­First Century” (Fortress Press, 2013) and numerous articles and book chapters. Her current research focuses on the work and role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian and the world, in dialogue with Pentecostalism and those who claim to be “spiritual but not religious.” She and Chuck live in Columbus with their menagerie of two dogs, two cats, and a parrot.

Local Band to give free concert at Luther Manor Knightwind Ensemble will be giving a band concert at Luther Manor on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Lippold Faith and Education Center, 4545 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee. Free admission. Learn more about the group at www.knightwind.org You might be interested to know about their Memorial Day pops concert at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Details on the website. The group includes Fred Heim of our congregation, who plays the saxophone. Come and hear some great music from this 40­piece group.

St. Matthew’s Men’s Softball Team - It’s fun to watch - come and see Come out and cheer on our team in the Wauwatosa Rec Department Tuesday Church League. Games alternate between Whitman Middle School (111th & Center) and Hart Park (72nd and State). Start times also rotate. Here’s the upcoming schedule:

Tuesdays:May 19 6:30 at Hart Park vs. Mt. CarmelMay 26 7:30 at Whitman vs. First CongregationalJune 2 8:30 at Hart Park vs. St. BernardJune 9 7:30 at Whitman vs. Mt.CarmelJune 16 6:30 at Hart Park vs. Bethany-Calvary

Schedule is subject to change when there are make­up games to play. Check with the church office who can get updates from the players.

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Our Church Family Recently hospitalized: Barb Johnson, Mary Borhart, Irma Brandt; Marlene Kappel. Vi Bateman is in hospice care in Winneconne, where she has been living; long­time member of St. Matthew’s.Currently rehabilitating: Doris Mueller; Marge Shantz; Bob Jonas died on April 25 after a long illness. Bob was very active in the men’s ministry, Bible study and healing prayer ministry. He was an enthusiastic follower of our Lord and a true evangelist. Our condolences to his wife, Sandy, and his four chil­dren and four grandchildren. We welcome new baby Tessa, born to Kaylyn and Kirk Will; granddaughter to Cheryl Seebach. We rejoice with Jeb and Ali Meier in the birth of Hadley Grace who arrived three weeks early on March 23. We ask for prayers for continued blessings for the Meier family. Our sympathy to Kathy Weinberg-Kinsey in the death of her mother. Congratulations and God’s blessings be with Natalia Byrne and The Byrne Family as Natalia was adopted by the Byrnes after being a foster child. The rest of her family is: Mom and Dad, Dan and Allison; and brothers, Joseph (12) and Matthew (10) and sister Ana (7).

Bulletin Board Greater Tosa Interfaith would love to have your used jewelry as part of their fundraising efforts. They will be participating in a rummage sale on May 16. Place your donations in the red basket at the Welcome Center nearest the library. Thanks to Pr. Ray Stubbe for sharing the pussy willow arrangements on display at the altar They are the sallx discolor type known to have the largest buds. Thanks for adding some more of God’s natural beauty to our worship space. Save the date – Women’s Retreat next yearApril 8, 9, 10, 2016 at Sienna Center (north of Racine on Lake Michigan) Looking for a Job? Part­Time Bookkeeper ­ Immediate Opening ­ Using your friendly and enthusiastic attitude you’ll be responsible for the bookkeeping of numerous small businesses, working on site at a variety of firms. Functions will include, but certainly are not limited to, using QuickBooks accounting software to do payables, receivables, reconciliations, sales & use tax, payroll and report generation. You’ll apply the skills you already have in accounting practices and programs. This is a part­time position, with the opportunity for full­time in the very near future. Compensation based on experience, with an additional bonus program in place. Please send your resume to [email protected]

Cross Lutheran Churchhosts concert on May 16“Jesus is Love - A Family Affair” The choirs of Cross Lutheran Church will present a concert on Saturday, May 16 at 4:00 p.m. with din­ner to follow. Freewill offering accepted. Featuring The Cross Youth Praise Team, Cross Community Gospel Choir, The Cross Praise Choir; and Special Guests Jonathan and Montgomery Ellwanger from Oak Park, Illinois. Cross’s address: 1821 N. 16th St.

Upcoming Dates at St. Matthew’sMay 17: K5 students lead Lord’s Prayer at 8:30 service Recognition of Ed Weiskotten’s Anniversary of Ordination Last Day of Sunday SchoolMay 24: The Day of Pentecost Holy Communion at each Service, 7:30, 8:30 and 11:00May 31: Recognition of Bev Etzelmueller as she retires as librarian New members received, 8:30June 7: Recognition of Ray Stubbe’s Anniversary of Ordination Celebration of High School Graduating Seniors, 11:00June 14: Pr. Margaret’s Retirement Celebration No 7:30 Service Regular services at 8:30 & 11:00 with Holy Communion Youth Mission Trip Commissioning at the 11:00 service Confirmation Camp beginsJune 21: Father’s Day Summer Worship Schedule begins: Sunday worship at 7:30, 8:30 and 10:15 Recognition/90th birthday/Arvis Kraetsch

Cross Youth Praise Team

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Office Space Remodeled - Office Efficiency is on the increase

First, the office ceiling was replaced, the entire office, including pastors’ offices, was repainted, and new carpeting was installed.

This is what the office looks like from the front door. Lower dividers make the space more inviting; the wood tones add warmth. The previous office furniture was installed approx. 20 years ago.

This space was created from half of the old kitchen. It is now our office workroom, where the copiers, folders, paper, etc. are kept. It is con-nected to the main office.

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