2016 August Column - Messiah Church … · Alton Sterling, and their families and friends. ... Kay Peterson, 222 -5977. Messiah Preschool Programs for Children who are 3 or 4 years

August 2016

Volume 23

Issue 8

ColumnColumnColumnColumn T H E In this Issue

▪ Special

Message from Bishop Mary Froiland

▪ Sunday

School at Messiah: Children and Faith Life

▪ Fall BBQ

September 25 ▪ Second

Saturday Soda & Sangria

▪ Senior Adult

Ministry Events

▪ News for

Children, Youth & Families

▪ Just Bakery

Sale ▪ Messiah

Preschool ▪ Birthdays and

Anniversaries ▪ Treasurer’s

Report

▪ Blessing of the Backpacks

A few weeks ago, I read a letter from Bishop Mary

regarding the tragic shooting of the police officers in

Dallas. In my homily that weekend I encouraged you

to join me in reading and learning about the issues

surrounding our racial divide. I just finished reading

Waking Up White by Debbie Irving and was

challenged to reflect on my own unquestioned

"privilege." Bishop Mary continues to challenge us to

do just that - learn, read, discuss and grow. Let us be

faithful in our journey to be like Christ.

- - Past�� J V�n�� H��

Black Lives Matter.

Say it with me: Black Lives Matter.

I’d say All Lives Matter if it were true.

But the fact is, from the founding of America

through the current day, black lives have not

mattered as much as white lives. Our country

was built on the backs of black people. People

who were captured, brutalized, sold, owned,

beaten, enslaved, killed, because their lives

didn’t matter. This is the reality of our history

as a nation. America’s original sin. Systemic racism continues to disadvantage

black people and other people of color, creating and perpetuating poverty,

profiling, violence, incarceration, murder. As a society, we place less value on

black lives than white.

Bishop Mary’s message continues on page 2

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Wednesday night, in my home community, St. Paul,

Minnesota, Philando Castile died after being shot by a police

officer during a traffic stop. Because of technology and social

media, we are all witnesses. This follows right on the heels of a

similar occurrence in Baton Rouge, where the killing of Alton

Sterling at the hands of a police officer was also filmed and

shared on social media. While we can’t know the whole story of

every circumstance, these shootings and others like them, have

been raising our awareness that something in our society is

deeply flawed. We are witnesses. What do we see? What can we

learn from what we see? How can we change what we see?

I am a white person of privilege. Doors have been opened

to me throughout my life that may not have been opened if I

were black. Assumptions have been made about me just

because I am white, assumptions that have usually proven to be

beneficial to me. Whenever I have been pulled over by the

police, it has never been because of my skin color or because I

found myself in the “wrong” neighborhood. It has always been

because I was driving too fast. During those traffic stops, it

never once crossed my mind to keep my hands visible. Before

the officer even reached my car I was digging in my pocket, my

purse, my glove compartment for my license and registration.

No police officer ever thought I might be going for a weapon.

Why not? I’m privileged that way. Not everyone is granted that

privilege. Black people are not granted that privilege.

Apparently, Wednesday night in St. Paul, that lack of privilege

cost a black man his life.

If you are, like me, a white person of privilege, I urge you to

join with me in confessing the reality of privilege and the racism it

fosters. Join me in learning more about our shared history – not

just our history from a white perspective. Read The New Jim Crow,

by Michelle Alexander; Waking Up White, by Debby Irving; Just

Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson. Read without defensiveness, self-

justification or guilt. Read seeking understanding and compassion.

We white people of privilege need to listen to black voices

just as we need to listen to the voices of other people of color

and LGBTQ voices. We need to listen to voices other than our

Office and Contact Information

Bishop Mary’s message continues on page 3

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Messiah is blessed

to have numerous

committees and

volunteers engaged in

volunteer ministry both

within our church and

out in the community.

This month, we are

featuring our Sunday

School Ministry. Join in

and serve!

Sunday School at MessiahSunday School at MessiahSunday School at MessiahSunday School at Messiah

songs, and a brief introduction to the day’s lesson. Each lesson is centered on a story from the Bible. We then break into grade level groups and go downstairs to the Sunday School classrooms. �� Age appropriate readings and activities are used to explore and explain the story

own, because we white people of privilege only

have a very small part of the story, and we lose

the depth and beauty and wonder and brilliance

and pain and tragedy of the human story when

we don’t listen to all. Moreover, when our

brothers and sisters are not listened to and not

valued, when they don’t matter, it can be a

matter of life and death for them.

It is incredibly painful that this is the reality

of the world we live in today. As Christians, as

recipients and bearers of God’s compassion,

it’s a reality we are called to confront and

challenge and dismantle.

As you gather to worship this Sunday,

I encourage you to pray for Philando Castile,

Alton Sterling, and their families and friends.

Pray for the police officers involved and their

families and friends as well. Pray for the spirit of

compassion and understanding that is necessary

for the work of repentance and reconciliation

that is so desperately needed in our country and

in our world.

Until that day when we live in a society where all

lives really do matter, we need to keep saying it:

Black Lives Matter. Say it with me. Please.

God’s Peace,

Mary Froiland, Bishop

South-Central Synod of WI, ELCA

�� Sunday School weekly sessions consist of instruction and activities designed to teach children ages 3 years old through Fourth grade about the Lutheran faith. �� We begin each week

together in the Community Room for announcements,

which was introduced during our opening gathering. �� Enrollment per class: 3 year-olds TBD 4 year-olds 17 Kindergarten 20 First grade 20 Second grade 27 Third grade 23 Fourth grade 22

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Sunday School at MessiahSunday School at MessiahSunday School at MessiahSunday School at Messiah continued

2016201620162016----2017 Teaching Volunteers2017 Teaching Volunteers2017 Teaching Volunteers2017 Teaching Volunteers 3 Year-olds Lead Teacher ................................................... Tyann Schwarting Assistant .......................................................................... Carla Fears Assistant .................................................................... Renee Nelson

4 Year-olds Co-Teacher.................................................................... Gina Reese Co-Teacher.............................................................. Judine Phillips

Kindergarten Co-Teacher........................................................... Tammy Poteete Co-Teacher......................................................... Stephanie Taylor

First Grade Co-Teacher................................................................. Sandra Allen Co-Teacher........................................................ Michelle Pearson Assistant ........................................................................... Sue Meng

Second Grade Co-Teacher.................................................................... Robin Berg Co-Teacher................................................................ Laura Mallow Assistant ............................................................. Megan Robinson

Third Grade Co-Teacher................................................................. Chris Loomis Co-Teacher............................................................. Melissa Hauge

Fourth Grade Co-Teacher................................................................. Mary Russell Co-Teacher...........................................................................................

Thank you to these dedicated and caring volunteers for nurturing the faith and love of Jesus Christ in our children!

- - Staff Contact - - Coordinator of Children’s and Family Ministry

Elizabeth Crummy, [email protected]

�� Co-teacher Fourth grade

We need one teacher to share the position with another teacher. You may share the position any way you like, such as every other week, or every other month. There are 28 classes each school year. Plan on teaching 14 times, 40 minutes per lesson.

Lesson plans and materials are provided. You may have as much or as little training and on-going support as you'd like!

Assistants needed in 4 Year- old, Third and Fourth grades.

�� Register your child

Children may be registered at any time before or during the program year.

Please email Elizabeth so we have your contact information.

Registration forms are available on our website, or in the wall document holder next to the church office door.

First Day of

Sunday

School

September 11

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Sharing in FellowshipSharing in FellowshipSharing in FellowshipSharing in Fellowship As people of faith, we come together to share in food, fun, and conversation

Second Saturday Worship Service Please stay following the service for

Soda, Sangria and Treats! August 13

Thanks to Elaine and Jim McNeil for hosting this festive monthly event!

Save the Date

Annual Fall BBQ Sunday, September 25

This annual BBQ is a time to gather with friends and

to support our Building Fund and Debt

Reduction Fund.

All food is donated by Messiah members,

and the ticket sales are matched by the generosity

of other members.

If you are interested in doing a match for this

event, please contact Tim Coulthart, 222-0503, or Kay Peterson, 222-5977.

Messiah Preschool

► Programs for Children who are 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1

► Morning Program: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 ;: to 11:30 ;:

► Afternoon Program: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:30 @: to 3:00 @:

Costs ► There is a non-refundable $50 enrollment fee. Monthly tuition charge is $165. Fall 2016-17 enrollment is open. Please visit the website for enrollment forms: messiahchurch.com/our-preschool

Bobbie Rogers Preschool Director

608-222-3833 or

Email: preschool@

messiahchurch.com

Congratulating Pastor Jeff on 30 Years of Ordained Ministry

Sunday School & Youth Event at Messiah �� Wednesday, August 24 from 6:00 - 7:30 34. Plan to be at Messiah for a fun evening of Mini Vacation Bible School and a Welcome Gathering for Elizabeth Crummy.

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Captain Gil’s Cruise ► ► ► ► Friday, August 19 at 9:00 74, Meet at Tenney Park Boat Landing. Captain Gil Splett is charting a path for us to be out on the Madison lakes. We will be cruising for a couple of hours with a land stop for treats. Pontoon boat tour, $9 per person. We will finish by 12:30 pm. Please return your completed registration form and payment. Keith for questions: [email protected]

Scenes from the Concert ► ► ► ►

A beautiful July summer evening was enjoyed by many Messiah members on the Great Lawn at Olbrich Botanical Gardens:

Monthly Luncheons

Resume This Fall ► ► ► ►

Senior Adult Ministry will again offer the monthly Older Kids OK Club Luncheon on the last Wednesdays of the month, starting September 28 at 12:00 34 in the Social Hall.

Our featured speaker will be from the Madison Police Department, with a focus on scam and identity theft prevention for Seniors. Please bring your table service and a dish to pass.

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Greeter Reader Communion Ushers Hosts

August 6August 6August 6August 6

5:00p5:00p5:00p5:00p

Diane Burling

Joan Roscoe

Donna Jensen Linda Meyer


8:15a8:15a8:15a8:15a

Claire Gensch Jim Stolzenburg Kathy & Gary

Lukens,

Janice Schmid

Team 2: Team 2: Team 2: Team 2: Tom Green, Carl Burhop,

Paul Hoel, Bill Harris

Eleanor

Paulson

August 7 August 7 August 7 August 7

10:00a10:00a10:00a10:00a

Bev & Arlow

Schedel

Phil Neppl Kathy Digman,

Louise Fosdick,

Julie Neppl

D Team: D Team: D Team: D Team: Jim Olson, Janet Woider,

Dwight Paulson,

Richard Shropshire

Betty Mayfield


5:00p5:00p5:00p5:00p

Diane Burling Phil Lawler Phil Lawler

Donna Jensen

Linda Meyer


8:15a8:15a8:15a8:15a

Marlene

Ballentine

Tara Von Dollen Tara Von Dollen,

Mary Wanless,

Karen Wenger

Team 3: Team 3: Team 3: Team 3: Tim Ryan, Chip Plummer,

Keith Schlesinger, Lynn & Jerry

Brandt

Gloria & Virgil

Simley


10:00a10:00a10:00a10:00a

Colleen Mosley Trisha Tully Peggy Ladwig,

Glori Laundrie,

Norene Shultis

E Team: E Team: E Team: E Team: Kathy & Ray Robinson,

Anne Benishek-Clark, Carrol

Paulson, Diane Sersland

Betty Mayfield


5:00p5:00p5:00p5:00p

Ron & Jill Baxter Mary Jane Hill Mary Jane Hill,

Jill Baxter

Linda Meyer,

Donna Jensen


8:15a8:15a8:15a8:15a

Susan & Carl

Burhop

Judy Harris Naoma Michaelis,

Carol & Andy

Stolarzyk

Team 4: Team 4: Team 4: Team 4: Tim Martinson, Emma

Godfrey, Barb Moseley, Marilyn

Foss

Doris Zache


10:00a10:00a10:00a10:00a

Michelle & Rick

Olson

Kathryn

Ludwiczak

Jim Olson, Janet

Woider, Ray

Robinson

A Team: A Team: A Team: A Team: Catherine & Dale Puisto,

Glori Laundrie,

Kathie & Phil Kingston

Steve Nelson

Coordinators:

Worship - Mary Jane Hill ................... 608-221-1410

Hosts - Kathy Lukens ....................... 608-834-9706

Ushers - Hal Ericksen ....................... 608-222-7827

If you are unable to serve when scheduled, please call someone within your group to

substitute, and let the church office know of the change so the bulletin will reflect the

correct name. Please email [email protected] if your phone number

changes.

Worship ministry ScheduleScheduleScheduleSchedule

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

1

Pastor’s Day Off 6:30p Boy Scouts Troop 132

2

Pastor’s Day Off 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 6:30p Property Committee

9:00a Neighborhood Women Coffee

7

8:15a Worship Service 10:00a Worship Service 6:15p Venture Crew

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9

Pastor’s Day Off 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 5:30p Evangelism Meeting 6:45p MLC Council Meeting

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8:15a Worship Service 10:00a Worship Service with Baptism and Blessing of Backpacks 6:15p Venture Crew

15

Pastor’s Day Off 6:30p Boy Scouts Troop 132 10:00p Newsletter articles due

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Pastor’s Day Off 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal

21

7:45a Just Bakery Sale 8:15a Worship Service 10:00a Worship Service with Baptism 6:15p Venture Crew

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Pastor’s Day Off 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal

6:00p Family Ministry Event Children and Youth

28

8:15a Worship Service 10:00a Worship Service 6:15p Venture Crew

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Pastor’s Day Off 6:30p Boy Scout Troop 132

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Pastor’s Day Off 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 7:00p Preschool Parent Meeting

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Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

3

9:00a Neighborhood Women’s

4

9:00a Organ/Piano Rehearsal 10:30a Pew Keepers 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 6:30p Wandering Whittlers

5

6

9:30a Free Line Dancing 5:00p Worship Service

10 11


12

13

9:30a Free Line Dancing 5:00p Worship Service with Blessing of Backpacks 6:00p Second Saturday Soda & Sangria

17 18

9:00a Organ/Piano Rehearsal 10:30a Pew Keepers 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 5:45p GS Brownies #2749 6:30p Wandering Whittlers

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9:00a SAM Boating Event- Meet at Tenney Park

20

8:00a MLC Staff Meeting 9:30a Free Line Dancing 5:00p Worship Service

24

6:00p Family Ministry Event - Children and Youth

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26 9:30a Column Mail Prep

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9:30a Free Line Dancing 12:00p Bridal Shower 5:00p Worship Service

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Greeter Reader Communion Ushers Hosts


5:00p5:00p5:00p5:00p

Jill & Ron Baxter Kate Mennenga Kate Mennenga,

Jill Baxter

Linda Meyer, Donna Jensen


8:15a8:15a8:15a8:15a

Shirley & Don

Tschida

Cindy McVay Lynn & Jerry

Brandt, Diane

Iverson

Team 5: Team 5: Team 5: Team 5: Jim Alsmo, Tim Coulthart,

Ken Gerstner, Linda Meyer

Kathy & Terry

Rieck


10:00a10:00a10:00a10:00a

Diane Sersland Tisa Kirschner Kathy Digman,

Louise Fosdick,

Patty Huseth

B Team: B Team: B Team: B Team: Norene & Andy Shultis,

Matt Tully, Walt Herrod

Julie & Phil

Neppl

Sept 3Sept 3Sept 3Sept 3

5:00p5:00p5:00p5:00p

Diane Burling,

Joan Roscoe

Annette Durkin Annette Durkin

Sept 4Sept 4Sept 4Sept 4

8:15a8:15a8:15a8:15a

Marlene

Ballentine

Mike Palovocsik Judy Misfeldt,

Kristie & Mike

Palovocsik

Team 6: Team 6: Team 6: Team 6: Gloria & Don Hehenberger,

Carol & Andy Stolarzyk

Carolyn & Gil

Splett

Sept 4 Sept 4 Sept 4 Sept 4

10:00a10:00a10:00a10:00a

Barb & Tom

Martin

Vince Borleske Michelle Borleske,

Tracy & Devin

Frank

C Team: C Team: C Team: C Team: LouAnn & Jim Miller,

Judy Zielke & Leon Wilson

Kathy & Ray

Robinson

Worship ministry ScheduleScheduleScheduleSchedule Coordinators:

Worship - Mary Jane Hill ................... 608-221-1410

Hosts - Kathy Lukens ....................... 608-834-9706

Ushers - Hal Ericksen ....................... 608-222-7827

If you are unable to serve when scheduled, please call someone within your group to

substitute, and let the church office know of the change so the bulletin will reflect the

correct name. Please email [email protected] if your phone number

changes.

Worship Assistants Needed ►►►►

We are in need of help at the 5:00 @: worship service. If you would like to Greet, Usher, Read, or serve Communion, please contact Annette in the office: 222-3833, or email: [email protected] We will provide training for each position. Thanks so much for prayerfully considering this request!

Join the Choir ►►►► Messiah has three adult choirs, which

provide music on a rotational basis for Sunday morning worship services, September through May. Choir will have its first fall rehearsal on Thursday, September 15 at 7:30 @:. The

Senior Choir sings two Sundays per month. They alternate Sundays with the Men’s and Women’s Choirs, who each sing once a month. I am looking forward to seeing all current

members, as well as any new members who might be interested in joining. Please contact Clyde Nyhus, Choir Director at 516-4926, or email: [email protected]

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Teresa Palumbo Coordinator of Youth and

Family Ministry

5th - 12th Grade

Text to: 608-279-7460

Email: youth @messiahchurch.com

Leech Lake Reservation Mission Trip �� On behalf of the high school youth program, thank you Messiah for your prayers and support of our mission trip. In July, 46 youth and adults ventured to the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota to serve and learn about this community. The youth will share reflections from their Mission Trip during worship services this fall.

Paddle & Portage �� Thursday, August 11 at 6:15 34. Join us for an evening of kayaking on Lake Wingra followed by Custard at Michael’s.

No experience necessary. Meet at Messiah at 5:45 @: to carpool. Friends and family are welcome, too! The cost is $5 per person, plus bring money for Custard. RSVP to Teresa: 279-7460, or: [email protected]

Pre-confirmation & Confirmation Registration �� Sunday, September 11, 9:30 - 10:20 74. Youth in grades 5-9 and their families are invited to join us for a donut, learn about the upcoming year, and register for Pre-confirmation and Confirmation. Please contact Teresa with questions: 279-7460, or email: [email protected]

Youth and Family ministry

Lutheran World Relief (LWR)►►►► Clothing and blanket collection Start planning now for our collection of men’s and children’s clothing, women’s sweaters and blankets. Items can be brought to the church starting in September. Social Ministry committee members will pack on Sept. 27, for shipment on Oct. 1. Questions: Sue Burhop, 467-8052

August item for LWR Health Care Kit is 2 bath size bars of soap (4.5 oz.)

Sunday Meals-on-Wheels �� Messiah will be driving on Sundays during September. Sign-up sheet will be available on the Kiosk August 7. Thanks again to Messiah’s congregation for your continued support of this service to others in our community. For questions, please contact Diane Iverson, 608-242-0462.

Youth Mentors & Faith Formation Guides Needed ►►►►

Do you enjoy spending time and connecting with youth? Are you available on Wednesday evenings? We are looking for adults to lead small groups and engage with the youth of our community for Messiah’s Pre-confirmation and Confirmation programs. Be a part of our Youth on Wednesdays - YOW! Team. We meet from 6:30 - 8:00 @: beginning in October. No experience necessary - we will train! Teresa for questions: 279-7460, or email: [email protected]

Business manager’s report

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We are 29 weeks through the budget

year �� and the Pledged Revenue received to date is $243,700 and the budget for the same time period is $221,300, so we are $22,400 ahead of the budget. Thank you for your thoughtful contributions to the mission of Messiah Lutheran Church. The outstanding mortgage balance is $592,000.

Totals from the first six months of the year

��There were 226 families who pledged to the General Fund and 477 families who gave to the General Fund. There were 120 families who pledged to the Debt Reduction Fund and 150 families who gave to the Debt Reduction Fund. Thank you to all who have given to the mission of Messiah Lutheran Church.

Tim Coulthart Business Manager and

Treasurer

Home phone: 608-222-0503

Email: timc @messiahchurch.com

This is a new initiative of Madison-area Urban Ministry (MUM), an interfaith social justice organization with a long history of helping ex-prisoners re-enter society.

The bakery effort provides 16 weeks of classroom and kitchen training. Students learn

food safety, baker’s math and job readiness. The program is free to them, but they receive no salary while they are students, so they must be self-supporting while in the training program. From January through September 2015, 41 students participated in the Just Bakery program, of which 25 obtained employment and one went on to culinary school.

Breads, cookies, bars and assorted items will be available for purchase at 7:45 ;: and between worship services. Proceeds from sales go back into the program. - - Karen Verhagen

Just BakeryJust BakeryJust BakeryJust Bakery Products Available Sunday, August 21 DirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectory

Update Please stop by the Welcome Cart in the Gathering Space and update your contact information. We will reprint the Membership Directory by the end of August.

If you prefer, please email your information changes to the office: [email protected] Thanks for your help in keeping our membership database current!

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Lawn Mowing Mowing Mowing Mowing

Schedule Team 3 – Apr 30 & Aug 6

LouAnn Miller ................... 575-9219 *Jim Miller......................... 575-9219 Tom Rendall .... 222-0533, 347-8531

Team 4 – May 7 & Aug 13

*Tim Martinson ................. 576-1887 Bob Drake ....................... 221-2024 Jose Cruz .................. 920-478-8158

............................ lm 608-469-9897


*Paul Hoel ........................ 221-8997 Kay Hoel........................... 221-8997 Don Chisman ................... 221-3497 Gary Topel ........... C=414-758-6103


*Clyde Nyhus ................... 241-5855 Andy Nyhus ..................... 241-5855 Deb Diewald .............. 608-444-0320

Team 7 – May 28 & Sept 3

*Carl Gloede ..................... 223-9438 Scott Ellingboe ................. 658-6750

......................................... 834-1611 Don Deutscher ................. 212-3388 Brian Bentler .................... 658-6599

* denotes Team Captains # helps in flower gardens

Lawn Mowing Contacts ►►►► e-mail: [email protected] Tim Martinson ............. 576-1887 Kim Dietzman .............. 249-9851 Bill Durkin ..................... 222-9691

Women’s MinistryWomen’s MinistryWomen’s MinistryWomen’s Ministry Cracked Pots & Transformations

Hosted by SCSW Women of the ELCA, join women from around the synod for a day of learning and sharing at Good Shepherd – West Lutheran Church, 7291 County Highway PD, Verona.

As we travel through life even though our age, lifestyles, and families differ, we have one common denominator, God. Come join us as we walk with Jesus through the seasons of life and come to know God. We are cracked vessels among God’s garden of seasons - but the Potter is not finished with us yet. During this Garden Getaway we will look at what the Bible says about different seasons of life and explore what it means to walk with God through these seasons.

For the Registration form, use this link: http://www.scsw-elca.org/Who_We_Are/WELCA/2016 event registration w workshop choice.pdf or contact Helen Sheahan, [email protected] with questions.

For information about Workshops, use this link http://www.scsw-elca.org/Who_We_Are/WELCA/2016 event workshops.pdf

Cost for the day is $15 including a box lunch.

Thank you to Thrivent Financial for funds from the Thrivent Action Team Program.

Registration deadline is September 9.

August BirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdays

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Brian Bentler ..................... 01 Krishna Elwell ........................ 01 Gary Herold ...................... 01 Mason Weise ....................... 01 Mason Johnson ................... 02 Becky Jurkuta ..................... 02 Patti Kolomay .................. 02 Maureen Lehmann ................. 02 William Lust ........................... 02 Laura Kowalski .................. 03 Jon Ninnemann ............ 03 Michelle Olson ........................ 03 Gabriel Ware ......................... 03 Pam Krebs ........................ 04 Al Peck .......................... 04 Sam Allen ......................... 05 Jerrold Brandt ...................... 05 Avery Huemmer ............... 05 Mim Jacobson ................. 05 Jerry Meysembourg ...... 05 Serafina Nelson ..................... 05 Jean Oleksy ...................... 05 Ashley Gloede ..................... 06 Cara Musick ..................... 06 Casey Pagel ........................ 06 Annette Landsness ............... 07 Bill Powers ..................... 07 Jordan Weber ...................... 07 Paul Lindorff .................... 08 Nicholas Miller ........................ 08 Evan Olson ........................ 08 Ron Bilansky ................... 09 Sam Diewald ................... 09 Lori Longhini .................. 09 John Bartelme ................. 10 Jaime Berg .......................... 10 Hunter Dow .......................... 10 Walter Konopacki .............. 10 Courtney Laundrie .................. 10 Laura Schlesinger ............ 10 Jeffrey Tomberlin ............... 10 Corey Randl ........................ 11

Ray Robinson ................. 11 Kallen Gill ............................. 12 Elvis Hernandez .............. 12 Owen Tully .......................... 12 Evelyn Braker ....................... 13 Marlys Hill ............................. 13 Tamara Hoffman .................. 13 Oli Diewald.................... 14 Jeff Misfeldt ................... 14 Alyssa Wayne ...................... 14 Darilee Nelson ...................... 15 Nathan Gabriel ..................... 16 Kevin Mathews ................. 16

Nicole Sowers ..................... 16 Trisha Tully .......................... 16 Milo Arnold ...................... 17 James Dennis ...................... 17 Ben Schrank .................... 17 Jonathan Sutherland .............. 17 Nikki Wells ......................... 17 Brady Brezenski ................. 18 Emery Dieckhoff ................ 18 Matthew Gitzlaff...................... 18 Jim Hall ............................ 18 Regan Perry ......................... 18 John Skwarek ................... 18 Annika Von Dollen ............. 18 Steve Nelson ...................... 19 Thomas Rendall ..................... 19 Kasey Wilson ...................... 19

Kim Lawry ....................... 20 Sue Meng ....................... 20 Sandy Spiece ...................... 20 Jay Varhelyi ................... 20 Brandon Elsberry-Beckwith 21 Annalissa McCaw .................... 21 Chip Plummer ................. 21 John Baneck ..................... 22 Grady Garton ..................... 22 Amanda Klinkner ................... 23 Nathan Starr.......................... 23 Kevin Huggins .................. 24 Trace O'Brien .................... 24 Kenneth Van Tine ................. 24 Marilyn Wood ....................... 24 Kathy Digman ................... 25 Glori Sabin ........................ 25 Ann DeBroux .................. 26 Isabella Donner .................... 26 Jeff Alter ......................... 27 Gene Arndt ........................ 27 Paige Heckman ................ 27 Piper Masters ................... 27 Christie Menzel .................... 27 Hannah Terpening .............. 27 Susan Allen ......................... 28 Morgan Baird ......................... 28 Mark Ballentine ............... 28 Debbie Brown ...................... 28 Becky DeBroux .................. 28 Barb Hoffhein ................. 28 Daniel Kleinheinz .............. 28 Colin Nelson ..................... 28 Alexandra Gennerman ........... 29 Amy Ruehlow.................. 29 Joann Hanaway ................. 30 Kate Nesheim ................. 30 Conor Sample .................... 30 Jolynn Attoe ........................ 31 Judy Misfeldt ................... 31 Lanae Spike ........................ 31 Nate Stamm ..................... 31

Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever

they may be. Strengthen, comfort, and raise them up if

they fall, and in their hearts, may your peace, which passes all

understanding, abide with them all the days of their lives.

- - Adapted from Book of Common Prayer

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Wedding AnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversaries O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. Psalm 99:1

For Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, or Membership information, please call the church office: 608-222-3833 Or, email: [email protected]

Keith & Nancy Schlesinger 8-01-1992

Michael & Barbara Nelson 8-01-1992

Jason & Stacey Saari 8-01-1998

Donald & Shirley Tschida 8-02-1958

Louise & Dale Jellings 8-02-1980

Kevin & Annya Fahey 8-02-1997

Doug & Jen De(laff 8-05-2000

Jeremi & Carrie Olson 8-05-2000

Edwin & Wendy Monson 8-05-2005

Cindy & James Ellis 8-06-1980

Christopher & Joy Larson 8-06-1983

Clyde & June Nyhus 8-07-1976

Don & Jean Conner 8-08-1981

Paul & Kelly Antonson 8-08-1998

John & Jill Baneck 8-08-2009

Joseph & Tracee Plautz 8-09-2000

Brian & Teresa Bentler 8-09-2003

Robert & Stephanie Taylor 8-10-2002

Marie & Richard Burge(e-Bach 8-10-2002

Donald & Chris7ne Deutscher 8-12-2006

Jeff & Carrie Cronk 8-13-1994

Tiffany & Jason Tobias 8-13-2010

Brian & Vicki Fehrman 8-16-1997

Kevin & Bobbie Rogers 8-16-2003

New Members in July ►►►►

Linda Michael Karen & Thomas Swenson Maureen & Aaron Martin, Jack

July Baptism ►►►►

Ryker Thomas Kessenich, son of Jacey & Wade

July Marriage ►►►►

Marlys Hill and Russ Pearson

Vincent & Amy Schroeder 8-17-2002

William & Janice Durkin 8-18-1979

Levi & Amy Olson 8-18-2001

Douglas & Alice Wampole 8-19-1978

Michael & Kris7e Palovcsik 8-19-2006

Gregory & Charlo(e Schultz 8-20-1960

Ralph & Gloria Johnson 8-20-1977

Timothy & Linda Mar7nson 8-20-1982

Anthony & Shannon Turnbill 8-21-1999

Kirk & Roxanne Robinson 8-22-1992

Kenneth & Louise Van Tine 8-23-1952

Anthony & Jeri Kamasky 8-23-1969

Robert & Joan Drake 8-24-1963

Thomas & Tammi Pete 8-25-2000

John & Amy Baldus 8-26-2000

Barbara & Tom Mar7n 8-27-1966

Gregory & Kari Schneider 8-27-2005

Jon & Renee Ninnemann 8-28-1993

Sco( & Bridget Ellingboe 8-31-2002

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Thank you, Messiah church family! For your contribution of backpacks and school supplies for local eastside children. You may still donate through Sunday, August 7. Lists are posted on the Kiosk at church, and on our website on the Children’s Ministry page. Backpacks will be delivered to schools and social service groups August 15-16, in time for the start of the new school year.

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