ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
St. Paul’s is Committed to Encouraging Growth and Fellowship by Sharing the Word and Gifts from GOD and by living our Christian Beliefs Everywhere and Always.
LCMS MISSIONARY TO URUGUAY
Pastor David Faulkner will be our guest speaker on Sunday January 25th worship service. He will tell us where and what the Faulkner family will be doing in Montevideo Uruguay South,
America. Julie Faulkner will be teaching in English at Colegio San Pablo Lutheran School, a school of 1,200 students and 250 teachers and staff. Grant, Lillie Grace, and Graham will attend school at Colegio San Pablo Lutheran School. Pastor Dave will be working with the school, the local Lutheran Church led by a Brazilian pastor, helping at the few missions in the area, and becoming known in the community. Pastor Dave will tell us how we can be Missionary supporters here in Wisconsin.
Sunday School and Sermon Series
Sunday School starts the second term on January 4th at 10:00 am (after Church Service) in the parsonage. The theme is: Pointing to Jesus part two. Our first lesson will be “Rahab helps spies” based on Joshua chapter 2. The sermon title is Melting Hearts, come to Church and Sunday School for the whole story and application. We look forward to seeing you and helping you grow in God’s word.
Property Improvements in Progress
Many changes have happened in the last year, the old school building is gone, the parsonage and fellowship hall are still a work in progress. We have new round tables in the fellowship hall and are working on getting more chairs. The old banquet tables will be used in other areas and purposes. There is still much work to be completed and it all takes money and time. With your continued support we will be able to complete our Fellowship Hall interior and exterior to be a proud asset to the community. Dale is building a cabinet for the Dartball game, Steve is working on carts for chairs and new tables, along with repairing the old carts. Keith is plastering in the parsonage. Stage area has been extended. Many more projects are in progress and close to completion. If you can help in any way please speak to Joe Schiefelbein and offer your time and talent. We hope to get the ceiling done, projection equipment, bigger screen, speaker system, Chair rails on walls, tile waxed, playground equipment... The list goes on-but nothing can happen without the money and talents of our members.
Fellowship Hall use
All scheduling for use of the Fellowship Hall is to scheduled through Joes Schiefelbein, Joe will maintain a calendar on the office bulletin board of all scheduled events and meetings.
Newsletter from Vicar Seth Kunze
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” James 1:17
Dear Friends and Family, December, 2014
We are all in some “phase” of life. Sometimes different phases are more attractive. I am learning, however, that as soon as one ends, I often miss it. God is teaching me to embrace the phase I am in – all of it! In our changing life may we be comforted in the consistency of our never changing God whose promise of love, forgiveness, and grace stands secure!
Seth is in a phase of vicarage, writing sermons, preaching in a movie theater, learning about church planting, texting, teaching, wrestling with Kor, being wrapped around Ariana’s fingers, “playing” Legos with Kor, rocking Ariana,….Seth is halfway through his internship at The Point in Knoxville. In June, we will move back to St. Louis to complete his final year of seminary! When he gets home, he is on the floor of the living room, wrestling and playing with the kids-such a great father!
Kor is in a phase of riding bikes, pushing boundaries, perfecting sound effects, having an active imagination, loving with a tender heart, questioning “why”, adoring “his sweet baby”, listening to chapter books, admiring Jeeps, monster trucks, and motorcycles, hunting with dad, growing in his faith…Kor seems to have broken out of toddler years and is a little boy!
Ariana is in a phase of crawling, pulling up-trying to stay up with brother, “talking”, preferring to be rocked to sleep, trying foods (squash is the best!), liking Kor’s toys instead of hers, daily changing (she had the cutest big cheesy smile phase that was just two weeks),…Ariana is growing up so very fast! She is definitely her own unique person and we all adore her!
I am in a phase of changing diapers, being covered in hugs and kisses, not sleeping much, running with a double stroller, learning to support my husband in ministry, most conversations responding to “why”, knowing many children’s book authors, getting to witness all of my kids’ phases,…
We are all in a phase of thankfulness. The support and encouragement we have received is in explicable! We thank God for His Son above all and His provision through so many people!
God’s peace and joy this Christmas as we worship our unchanging Savior,
Seth, Jacque, Kor and Ariana Merry Christmas
We receive a newsletter each month and post it in the bulletin cabinet in the Fellowship Hall along with pictures of Seth and family. To help support Seth in his studied please pray for him and financial contributions can be directed to the Kunze’s by placing in envelope with note for Kunze Family in the collection plate.
Annual Report
All groups and organizations within St. Paul’s Lutheran Church please submit your yearend report to Lois Oestreich by January 12th for the purpose of compiling the Annual report of the Church. The goal is to have this report ready by January 25th for all to view.
"Home Where We Belong"
When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
Occasionally, I have run into a Christian who is afraid of dying. To assist them I have shared these stories.
Years ago, a young boy was dying, and he also was afraid. To calm his fears, his mother explained: "Dear, do you remember when you were a little boy how you used to play so hard that when night came you would fall asleep on the couch, or on the floor, or on the back seat of the car?"
Yes, he remembered that.
Mother continued, "Those places were not your bed. They were not where you belonged. In the morning, much to your surprise, you would wake up and find yourself in your own bed and in your own room. You were there because your father had come and taken you to where you belonged."
"Honey," mom continued, "death is just like that. We are tired and we fall asleep in a place that isn't home. Then we wake up and find ourselves in another place, a place where we belong. That's because Jesus has come, and with hands that were once pierced by nails, has taken us to our own room."
The boy's shining, trusting face showed he understood, and the fear was gone. He never questioned again, and several weeks later he fell asleep just as his mother had said. At that moment Jesus came and took him home where he belonged. There was no one else who could have done that -- no one else.
That story lets us know that, in Jesus, there is hope: certain hope. We no longer need to mark the passing of the years with wistful sighs and wishes that something might happen to delay our dying. That's because something has already happened to abolish death.
That is why I can tell you that as surely as Christ is risen from the dead, your loved ones in the Lord will also rise; as will you. The miracle of life has happened. Recovery has been complete. This is the glory of the resurrection Gospel that when the earthly outlook is dimmest, heavenly hope is brightest, and where defeat seems most final, the victory of Christ is most glorious. All of this means our thinking and our talking can be changed. And if you're wondering how it's changed, let me tell you about a little girl whose baby brother had just died. She asked her mother where the baby had gone.
"To be with Jesus," replied the mother. A few days later, talking to a friend, the mother said, "I am so empty without my lost baby."
The little girl heard and, remembering what her mother had told her, came over and asked, "Mother, is a thing lost when you know where it is?"
"No, of course not."
"Well, then how can the baby be lost when we know he is with Jesus?"
Her mother never forgot; nor should you. Our loved ones, and someday we, ourselves, will not be lost. We all will be with Jesus.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, because of Jesus, the sting of death has been removed. Grant that my fears of death may be eliminated, and I may always enjoy the peace of mind and heart that comes from believing in Jesus as my Savior and Lord. In His Name I pray. Amen.
From Daily Devotions from the Lutheran Hour.
You can receive these devotions every day on your home computer by signing up at Lutheran Hour Ministries-Daily devotions at lh_min@lhm.org
The Lutheran Hour is on radio stations each Sunday morning at:
WRVM-Merrill 88.1 FM at 10 am, WIDZ-Wausau 99.9 FM at 8:30 am, WSAU-Wausau 550 AM at 8:30 am, WRVM-Wausau 100.7 FM at 10:00 am, and WATK-Antigo 900 AM at 7:30 am.
FREE Devotion books in the back of Church, please take and use. Also Large print available for FREE
JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
St. Paul’s is Committed to Encouraging Growth and Fellowship by Sharing the Word and Gifts from GOD and by living our Christian Beliefs Everywhere and Always.
LCMS MISSIONARY TO URUGUAY
Pastor David Faulkner will be our guest speaker on Sunday January 25th worship service. He will tell us where and what the Faulkner family will be doing in Montevideo Uruguay South,
America. Julie Faulkner will be teaching in English at Colegio San Pablo Lutheran School, a school of 1,200 students and 250 teachers and staff. Grant, Lillie Grace, and Graham will attend school at Colegio San Pablo Lutheran School. Pastor Dave will be working with the school, the local Lutheran Church led by a Brazilian pastor, helping at the few missions in the area, and becoming known in the community. Pastor Dave will tell us how we can be Missionary supporters here in Wisconsin.
Sunday School and Sermon Series
Sunday School starts the second term on January 4th at 10:00 am (after Church Service) in the parsonage. The theme is: Pointing to Jesus part two. Our first lesson will be “Rahab helps spies” based on Joshua chapter 2. The sermon title is Melting Hearts, come to Church and Sunday School for the whole story and application. We look forward to seeing you and helping you grow in God’s word.
Property Improvements in Progress
Many changes have happened in the last year, the old school building is gone, the parsonage and fellowship hall are still a work in progress. We have new round tables in the fellowship hall and are working on getting more chairs. The old banquet tables will be used in other areas and purposes. There is still much work to be completed and it all takes money and time. With your continued support we will be able to complete our Fellowship Hall interior and exterior to be a proud asset to the community. Dale is building a cabinet for the Dartball game, Steve is working on carts for chairs and new tables, along with repairing the old carts. Keith is plastering in the parsonage. Stage area has been extended. Many more projects are in progress and close to completion. If you can help in any way please speak to Joe Schiefelbein and offer your time and talent. We hope to get the ceiling done, projection equipment, bigger screen, speaker system, Chair rails on walls, tile waxed, playground equipment... The list goes on-but nothing can happen without the money and talents of our members.
Fellowship Hall use
All scheduling for use of the Fellowship Hall is to scheduled through Joes Schiefelbein, Joe will maintain a calendar on the office bulletin board of all scheduled events and meetings.
Newsletter from Vicar Seth Kunze
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” James 1:17
Dear Friends and Family, December, 2014
We are all in some “phase” of life. Sometimes different phases are more attractive. I am learning, however, that as soon as one ends, I often miss it. God is teaching me to embrace the phase I am in – all of it! In our changing life may we be comforted in the consistency of our never changing God whose promise of love, forgiveness, and grace stands secure!
Seth is in a phase of vicarage, writing sermons, preaching in a movie theater, learning about church planting, texting, teaching, wrestling with Kor, being wrapped around Ariana’s fingers, “playing” Legos with Kor, rocking Ariana,….Seth is halfway through his internship at The Point in Knoxville. In June, we will move back to St. Louis to complete his final year of seminary! When he gets home, he is on the floor of the living room, wrestling and playing with the kids-such a great father!
Kor is in a phase of riding bikes, pushing boundaries, perfecting sound effects, having an active imagination, loving with a tender heart, questioning “why”, adoring “his sweet baby”, listening to chapter books, admiring Jeeps, monster trucks, and motorcycles, hunting with dad, growing in his faith…Kor seems to have broken out of toddler years and is a little boy!
Ariana is in a phase of crawling, pulling up-trying to stay up with brother, “talking”, preferring to be rocked to sleep, trying foods (squash is the best!), liking Kor’s toys instead of hers, daily changing (she had the cutest big cheesy smile phase that was just two weeks),…Ariana is growing up so very fast! She is definitely her own unique person and we all adore her!
I am in a phase of changing diapers, being covered in hugs and kisses, not sleeping much, running with a double stroller, learning to support my husband in ministry, most conversations responding to “why”, knowing many children’s book authors, getting to witness all of my kids’ phases,…
We are all in a phase of thankfulness. The support and encouragement we have received is in explicable! We thank God for His Son above all and His provision through so many people!
God’s peace and joy this Christmas as we worship our unchanging Savior,
Seth, Jacque, Kor and Ariana Merry Christmas
We receive a newsletter each month and post it in the bulletin cabinet in the Fellowship Hall along with pictures of Seth and family. To help support Seth in his studied please pray for him and financial contributions can be directed to the Kunze’s by placing in envelope with note for Kunze Family in the collection plate.
Annual Report
All groups and organizations within St. Paul’s Lutheran Church please submit your yearend report to Lois Oestreich by January 12th for the purpose of compiling the Annual report of the Church. The goal is to have this report ready by January 25th for all to view.
"Home Where We Belong"
When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
Occasionally, I have run into a Christian who is afraid of dying. To assist them I have shared these stories.
Years ago, a young boy was dying, and he also was afraid. To calm his fears, his mother explained: "Dear, do you remember when you were a little boy how you used to play so hard that when night came you would fall asleep on the couch, or on the floor, or on the back seat of the car?"
Yes, he remembered that.
Mother continued, "Those places were not your bed. They were not where you belonged. In the morning, much to your surprise, you would wake up and find yourself in your own bed and in your own room. You were there because your father had come and taken you to where you belonged."
"Honey," mom continued, "death is just like that. We are tired and we fall asleep in a place that isn't home. Then we wake up and find ourselves in another place, a place where we belong. That's because Jesus has come, and with hands that were once pierced by nails, has taken us to our own room."
The boy's shining, trusting face showed he understood, and the fear was gone. He never questioned again, and several weeks later he fell asleep just as his mother had said. At that moment Jesus came and took him home where he belonged. There was no one else who could have done that -- no one else.
That story lets us know that, in Jesus, there is hope: certain hope. We no longer need to mark the passing of the years with wistful sighs and wishes that something might happen to delay our dying. That's because something has already happened to abolish death.
That is why I can tell you that as surely as Christ is risen from the dead, your loved ones in the Lord will also rise; as will you. The miracle of life has happened. Recovery has been complete. This is the glory of the resurrection Gospel that when the earthly outlook is dimmest, heavenly hope is brightest, and where defeat seems most final, the victory of Christ is most glorious. All of this means our thinking and our talking can be changed. And if you're wondering how it's changed, let me tell you about a little girl whose baby brother had just died. She asked her mother where the baby had gone.
"To be with Jesus," replied the mother. A few days later, talking to a friend, the mother said, "I am so empty without my lost baby."
The little girl heard and, remembering what her mother had told her, came over and asked, "Mother, is a thing lost when you know where it is?"
"No, of course not."
"Well, then how can the baby be lost when we know he is with Jesus?"
Her mother never forgot; nor should you. Our loved ones, and someday we, ourselves, will not be lost. We all will be with Jesus.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, because of Jesus, the sting of death has been removed. Grant that my fears of death may be eliminated, and I may always enjoy the peace of mind and heart that comes from believing in Jesus as my Savior and Lord. In His Name I pray. Amen.
From Daily Devotions from the Lutheran Hour.
You can receive these devotions every day on your home computer by signing up at Lutheran Hour Ministries-Daily devotions at lh_min@lhm.org
The Lutheran Hour is on radio stations each Sunday morning at:
WRVM-Merrill 88.1 FM at 10 am, WIDZ-Wausau 99.9 FM at 8:30 am, WSAU-Wausau 550 AM at 8:30 am, WRVM-Wausau 100.7 FM at 10:00 am, and WATK-Antigo 900 AM at 7:30 am.
FREE Devotion books in the back of Church, please take and use. Also Large print available for FREE
***WORSHIP TIME 9:00 AM***
January Worship Schedule
January 4 Communion Worship Service at 9:00 am
January 11 Worship Service at 9:00 am
January 18 Communion Worship Service at 9:00 am
January 25 Contemporary Worship Service with Guest Pastor David Faulkner – Missionary at 9:00 am
***Worship Time for the year of 2015 will be 9:00 am at St. Paul’s Church***
***WORSHIP TIME 9:00 AM***
January Worship Schedule
January 4 Communion Worship Service at 9:00 am
January 11 Worship Service at 9:00 am
January 18 Communion Worship Service at 9:00 am
January 25 Contemporary Worship Service with Guest Pastor David Faulkner – Missionary at 9:00 am
***Worship Time for the year of 2015 will be 9:00 am at St. Paul’s Church***
