Christus Lutheran Church ELCA

N1915 Julius Drive

Greenville, WI 54942

Phone: 920-757-7775

Email: christuschurch@christuschurch.org

Web: christuschurch.org

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In This Issue

C H R I S T U S L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

O R I G I N A L M I N I - M U S I C A L

Christus News 2017

“Christus is a growing body of Christians who share the good news of

God’s grace with all people through courageous love with a purpose.”

Love Courage

Purpose

The Power of “God Bless You”

Writer and speaker Reggie

McNeal often challenges

Christians to go beyond “doing

church” to “being church.” He

notes we do a fantastic job “doing

church” – such as, worship,

Sunday School, Bible study, and

the like. We even do a good job

getting out in our communities and

doing good things there as well.

Where many Christian churches

often fall down, however, is

connecting the things we do with

the faith that has prompted us to

do them. That is to say, we are

happy to do things like volunteer

at a homeless shelter, and even

say we are from such and such

congregation, but we don’t always

make the leap to say, “And I’m

doing this because God has richly

blessed me in Christ Jesus and

has called me to go and do

likewise in his name.” Nor do we

go on to say, “And Jesus loves

you, too, let me tell you more!”

Mr. McNeal then shared one way

he himself goes about “being

church” – when a store clerk asks,

“Is there anything else?” he’ll re-

ply, “How can I ask God to bless

you today?” A simple question,

but one that, based on the

anecdotes he has shared, gets

widely varied responses.

How can I ask God to bless you

today?

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It is a simple question, but it can

be a powerful testimony to the

person you are asking, and it can

have a powerful effect on their life

as well. Let me share a related

story.

Our family tradition since Corey

and I were first married is to go

out to lunch after worship on

Sunday. One of our favorite post-

worship haunts is Chili’s. Back

before you paid on the electronic

Ziosk, whenever I took care of

paying the bill I would write next to

the tip line, “Thank you and God

bless you!” And, because it’s me,

I’d also put a little smiley face J.

One week, just after we were

seated, the server who had

helped us the last time we were

there approached our table with a

huge smile. She then thanked us

for the blessing and said some-

thing to the effect that it had made

her feel so good and so cared for

to read those words. We were

surprised and delighted in return,

and grateful such a simple thing

on our part had meant so much to

her. (PRO TIP: If you do this,

make sure you are leaving a tip

that is also a blessing to your

server. Saying “God bless you” is

a wonderful gift, but it isn’t some-

thing your server can use to pay

their rent or mortgage or to buy

school supplies for their children.)

How can I ask God to bless you

today?

So simple, and yet what an effect

it can have on you, the one

seeking to bless, as well as the

recipient of that blessing.

This month, I challenge all of us to

look for an opening, an

opportunity to ask

that very question,

or to offer a simple

blessing. Given

we Lutherans tend

to be kind of shy,

I might suggest

practicing on a

family member at first. Ask your

spouse, child, parent, sibling, or

grandparent, “How can I ask God

to bless you today?” Then try it on

your server at the coffee shop or

restaurant, the cashier at the

grocery store, or someone else

God places in your path.

“How can I ask God to bless you

today?” Ask the question and be

prepared for God to amaze you

with the response.

Pastor Jen

P A S T O R ’ S M E S S A G E

F R O M T H E D E S K O F P A S T O R J E N

“...I’m doing this because God has richly blessed me in Christ Jesus and has called me to go and do likewise in his name.”

2017 S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T

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2 Food Pantry Food Drive 9 am Worship Service, with Communion

3 6:30 pm Pub Theology @ the StoneYard Office Closed

4 Independence Day Office Closed

5 9:30 am Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study 4:30 pm God’s Green Acres 6 pm G2 Youth Group

6 TBD Christus Sowers 6:30 pm Church Council Meeting

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8 10 am Nature Walk @ Bubolz Nature Preserve

9 Mission Trip Commissioning 9 am Worship Service, with Communion and Beck & Brantley Baptism

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11 4:30 pm God’s Green Acres 6 pm Ladies’ Night Out at Perkins (Pie Night)

12 9:30 am Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study 11:45 am Daytimers’ Pot-Luck Luncheon 6 pm G2 Youth Group 6:30 pm S’mores Worship Service, NO Communion

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15 Youth Leave for Mission Trip

16 School Supply Drive 9 am Worship Service, with Communion

17 6:30 pm Pub Theology @ the StoneYard

18 4:30 pm God’s Green Acres 6 pm Business Management Team Meeting

19 9:30 am Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study 6 pm G2 Youth Group

20 TBD Christus Sowers 6 pm Ladies’ Night Out @ The Melting Pot

21 Office Closed

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23 School Supply Drive Youth Return from Mission Trip 9 am Worship Service, with Communion

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25 4:30 pm God’s Green Acres

26 9:30 am Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study 1 pm Stewardship Team Meeting 6 pm G2 Youth Group

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30 School Supply Drive-DUE 9 am Worship Service, with Communion

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July 2 9:00 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Jason & Pam Schroeder

Kelli Celsor

Janet & David Zuleger

Nile & Carol Beck

Kelli Celsor

Pastor, Lisa Ahles & Simon Posselt

Luke & Amber Zuleger, & Alison Posselt

Jenny Cesar Family

Linda Mix

Anna Shepro (8:45–10:15 am)

July 9 9:00 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Steve & Kim Maertz

Suzanne Nuernberger

Bob Hicks

Dick & Eileen Steingraber

Craig Burow

Pastor, Ron & Karen Toshner

Larry & Terrie Bentle, & Brianna Prochnow

John & Pam Conrad

Ben Lucia

Lauren Mertz (8:45–10:15 am)

July 23 9:00 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Jeff & Tanya Arps

Bob & Sandi Luedke

Dawn O’Dell

Gary & Patti Ruhle

Tina Hanson

Pastor, Patti Ruhle & Brianna Prochnow

De & Dan Dalum, & Brooke Prochnow

Holly Wiesler

Brian Falk

Can You Help? (8:45–10:15 am)

July 16 9:00 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Traver & Jackie Krieglstein

Gary & Wendy Bekx

Brad & Ashley Fischer

Scott Kolbeck & Ralph Tellock

Kathy Forst

Pastor, Kelly & Emerson Shattuck

Jackie Krieglstein, Julie & Eli Shattuck

Brian & Melisa Hansen

Jarrod Osborn

Lauren Mertz (8:45–10:15 am)

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August 6 9:00 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Tom & Laura Mischka

Ron & Karen Toshner

Nile Beck

Lynn & Brice Richardson

Holly Wiesler

Pastor, Margaret Callies & Lexie Wagner

John & Pam Conrad, & Dylan Wagner

Kris Menting & Vicki Riley

Linda Mix

Lexie Wagner (8:45–10:15 am)

August 13 9:00 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Laura Michels Family

Sue DeSautel

Amy Wierschke

Gary & Wendy Bekx

Gary Timm

Pastor, Kathy & Maddie Brazil

Julie Cartwright, Angie Brazil-McMillan & Lexi Brazil

Mindy Roever

Ben Lucia

Lauren Mertz (8:45–10:15 am)

July 30 9:00 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Jenny Cesar Family

Craig Nielsen

Kelly Taube

Gary & Patti Ruhle, & Melissa Prochnow

Can You Help?

Pastor, Patti Ruhle & Marcus Christenson

Kelly, Riley & Rowen Taube

Kelli Celsor & Joyce Johnson

Cathy Mertz

Lauren Mertz (8:45–10:15 am)

August 20 9:00 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Bob & Amber Hicks Family

Nile & Carol Beck

Patti Ruhle

Jim & Lisa Borowski

Marilyn Drager

Pastor, Scott & Ryan Schnabl

Jan, Jenny & Lanie Mallmann

Karl & Barb Held

Jarrod Osborn

Anna Shepro (8:45–10:15 am)

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August 27 9:00 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Zuleger Family

Lois Posselt

Janet & David Zuleger

Mark Mertz & Ralph Tellock

Amanda Nuechterlein

Pastor, Sheila & Tyler Olson

Jackie Krieglstein, Tom Mischka & Kyle Olson

Jarrod & Kimberly Osborn Family

Brian Falk

Lauren Mertz (8:45–10:15 am)

September 3 9:00 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Scott & Dawn Schnabl

Tim Calder

Brad Lotto

Dave & Linda Mix, & Tony Brunner

Patti Ruhle

Pastor, Tim & Lauren Calder

Mark & Jill Beyer, & Brooke Prochnow

Gary & Patti Ruhle

Linda Mix

Anna Shepro (8:45–10:15 am)

September 10 9:00 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Sue DeSautel

Kelli Celsor

Amy Wierschke

Zuleger Family

Kelli Celsor

Pastor, Kathy Forst & Simon Posselt

Luke & Amber Zuleger, & Alison Posselt

Michels Family

Ben Lucia

Lauren Mertz (8:45–10:15 am)

September 17 8:30 Service 10:35 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

Ed & Sandy Bush

Jamie Richardson

Bob Hicks

Sprehe Family

Larry Bentle

Pastor, Amber & Kendra Hicks

Ed & Sandy Bush, & Riley Hicks

John & Pam Conrad

Jarrod Osborn

Anna Shepro (8:45–10:15 am)

Gary & Wendy Bekx

Gary & Wendy Bekx

Brad & Ashley Fischer

Lisa Ahles & Jackie Krieglstein

Julia Martinson

Pastor, Kelly & Emerson Shattuck

Lisa Ahles, Julie & Eli Shattuck

Mark & Cathy Mertz Family

The nursery is available Sunday mornings from 8:45 am until 10:15 am for infants through kindergarten-aged-

children. Or, if you prefer to bring your children to worship with you, they can help themselves to a blue bag

located just outside the Sanctuary doors. Blue bags contain paper, crayons, little toys and trinkets to help

keep small hands and brains busy during worship services. Please help us conserve offering envelopes and

other things in the pew pockets by using the supplies in the blue bags.

N U R S E R Y H O U R S & B L U E B A G S

G O D ’ S G R E E N A C R E S

S T E W A R D S H I P

O N - L I N E G I V I N G J U S T G O T E A S I E R W I T H

O U R S M A R T P H O N E Q R C O D E

You can be routed directly to the mobile version of our on-line-giving

page by scanning this image.

Or log-on to our website: www.christuschurch.org and click on the

DONATION page.

Year-to-Date information through May 31, 2017

General Fund Activity

2017 Actual 2016 Actual 2017 Budget

Income - contribution $161,424 $154,813 $151,800

Income - designated $12,639 $12,091 $14,765

Income - Scrip $4,084 $4,364 $4,450

Income - other $4,323 $8,032 $6,110

Expense $190,526 $180,744 $177,980

Surplus (Shortfall) ($8,056) ($1,444) ($855)

July 5: Can You Help? July 18: Can You Help?

July 11: Gary & Patti Ruhle July 25: Gary Bekx

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PLEASE NOTE: If you are not available to volunteer on the day scheduled, please swap Sundays with

someone. Please let Melissa Prochnow know of any volunteer schedule changes. Thank you!

September 24 8:30 Service 10:35 Service

Greeters:

Altar Care:

Multimedia:

Ushers:

Reader:

Comm. Distr: Group 1:

Group 2:

Hospitality:

PowerPoint:

Nursery:

John & Susan Brattlund

Lynn Richardson

Dawn O’Dell

Nile & Carol Beck, & Nancy Kuettel

Nancy Kuettel

Pastor, Cindi Zaloudek & Tanya Arps

De & Dan Dalum, & Brianna Prochnow

Borowski & Brattlund Families

Brain Falk

Lauren Mertz (8:45–10:15 am)

Adamovich Family

Michele Reagan

Janet & David Zuleger

Jim & Carrie Bolssen Family

Kelly Taube

Pastor, Can You Help? & Marcus Christenson

Kelly, Riley & Rowen Taube

Joel & Penny Ort

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As you know, we are engaged in the eminent domain process with the State of Wisconsin. When instructed

by Council, a congregational meeting will be held to vote on the sale of the property that the State intends to

take for the Highway 15 expansion project.

In preparation for this vote, as well as the upcoming vote on same-gender weddings at Christus, the

Congregation Council reviewed our constitution to ensure that the meetings at which the vote will take place

will be called in a proper manner, and that all who vote are “voting members” of the congregation as defined

by our constitution.

Please carefully read the following, as it contains important information about the congregational

meeting process and the requirements to be considered a voting member of the congregation.

Congregational Meetings

According to our constitution, a special congregational meeting “may be called by the pastor, the

Congregation Council, or the president of this congregation, and shall be called by the president of the

congregation upon the written request of 25% of the voting members. …The call for each special meeting

shall specify the purpose for which it is to be held, and no other business shall be transacted.” (C10.02)

Our constitution further specifies “Notice of all meetings of this congregation shall be given at the services of

worship on the preceding two consecutive Sundays and by mail or electronic means, as permitted by state

law, to all [voting] members at least 10 days in advance of the date of the meeting.” (C10.03)

In addition to the aforementioned, our constitution states, “Voting by proxy or by absentee ballot shall not be

permitted.” (C10.05) Therefore, members must be present to vote.

The Council plans to notify the congregation of the special meeting to vote on the highway project in the

following ways: verbal announcements at the two Sunday morning worship services prior to the meeting date,

a notice in the Sunday bulletin, a postcard, and an e-mail message.

Continued top of page 9.

N O T E S F R O M T H E C O N G R E G A T I O N C O U N C I L ( R E P R I N T E D F R O M J U N E )

C H R I S T U S N E W S

F A L L 2 0 1 7 S T E W A R D S H I P C A M P A I G N

Stewardship Campaign Coming Fall 2017:

Love, Courage, Purpose Celebrating the

25th Anniversary of

Christus Lutheran Church

Celebrating the 500th

Anniversary of the

Protestant Reformation

Continued from bottom of page 8.

Voting Members

Chapter 8 of our constitution identifies the requirements to be a “Voting Member” of the congregation. There

are four categories of membership defined by our constitution: baptized members, confirmed members,

voting members, and associate members.

The two categories relevant to congregational meetings are “Confirmed Member” and “Voting Member.”

A “Confirmed Member” is defined as follows:

“Confirmed members are baptized persons who have been confirmed in this

congregation, those who have been received by adult baptism or by transfer as

confirmed members from other Lutheran congregations, or baptized persons received by

affirmation of faith.” (C8.02b)

A “Voting Member” is defined as follows:

“Voting members are confirmed members. Such confirmed members, during the current

or preceding calendar year, shall have communed in this congregation and shall have

made a contribution of record to this congregation. Members of this congregation who

have satisfied these basic standards shall have the privilege of voice and vote at every

regular and special meeting of the congregation.” (C8.02c)

Please note, in order to be a Voting Member at a congregational meeting held in 2017, one must have

participated in Holy Communion and have made a contribution of record at least one time either in 2017 or

2016. A “contribution of record” means a member has given via check, cash in an envelope with his or her

name on it, or through one of our e-giving options. Please note, there is no minimum amount for a

contribution to be considered eligible; a donation in the amount of $.01 fulfills this requirement.

If you are unsure if you are a voting member of the congregation, please contact the church office.

In order to ensure the vote on the sale of our property is legal, the Council is working on a check-in process.

Doing so confirms votes are cast only by eligible voting members of the congregation. Further, this process

will be used at all official congregational meetings at Christus from this point forward.

If you have any questions, please contact your Congregation Council members. Their names are listed

below.

Amy Wierschke, Council President Bob Hicks

Larry Bentle, President-Elect Lois Posselt

Jeff Arps Luke Zuleger

De Dalum

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N O T E S F R O M T H E C O N G R E G A T I O N C O U N C I L , C O N T I N U E D

M U S I C N O T E S

Join us around the campfire for our S’mores Worship

Services at 6:30 pm on

Wednesdays July 12th

and August 8th. Guitar

music will accompany the

songs for these events. We moved inside for

the June service due to stormy weather

conditions, but we still had a virtual campfire

and a friendly gathering.

We’ve been using a blended variety of traditional

hymns and contemporary songs during our 9:00

Sunday summer worship. Your feedback on

this mix of styles would be appreciated, and

you can offer your comments to any of the

church staff or the worship team.

For more information on the music program at

Christus, or to be included in the weekly

Christus Music Update email, please contact

Bruce Koestner at christusmusic@christuschurch.org,

or (920)209-5932.

“...feedback on this mix of styles would be appreciated…”

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Won’t you join us?

Daytimers is a social

group for everyone!

If you are retired,

working close, living

close, or just have

the day off, then the Daytimers’

pot-luck is for you! The 2nd

Wednesday of each month, at

11:45 am, the Daytimers meet at

Christus for a pot-luck luncheon.

Stop in with a dish to pass and a

friend, if you wish, and join other

Christian-minded friends for our

next monthly luncheon on

July 12th. Don’t miss out on the

fun! There will be no pot luck in

August. See you in September!

D A Y T I M E R S ’ P O T - L U C K L U N C H E O N

C H R I S T U S L A D I E S ’ N I G H T O U T

Christus Ladies’ Night Out meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This month there is

an extra Ladies Night Out! Meet us July 11th at 6 pm, at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery,

Appleton for PIE, and/or July 20th at 6 pm, for our regular night out at The Melting Pot,

Appleton. All women 18 and older are welcome! Watch the Kiosk to sign up.

G R E E N V I L L E S U M M E R S E N D - O F F P A R A D E

Christus will once again make a return entrance in the Greenville Summer Send-Off Parade on August 26th at

2 pm. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and encouraged to help us out with every aspect of this great

ministry opportunity.

Join us August 13th, after the 9 am service, to reassemble our float and add

something new. Pizza will be provided for lunch.

On August 26th, at 11 am, help add any finishing touches to our float, then walk

with us as we extend welcoming smiles and candy to all those in the Greenville

community! Line up behind the Post Office at 1 pm. Our theme will be

‘Celebrating 25 Years of Love, Courage, and Purpose.’ Please sign up on the Kiosk, or contact

Melissa Prochnow.

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S U M M E R W O R S H I P S C H E D U L E

This Summer continuing through September 10th, there is ONE Sunday Worship Service. The service is held

at 9 am, with nursery care from 8:45-10:15 am. Service volunteers will be alternated between 1st and 2nd

service volunteers, every other Sunday. This is what it looks like:

September 17th will be back to the original worship times of 8:30 am and 10:35 am, with the first day of

Sunday School starting between services at 9:45 am.

As always, please send Melissa Prochnow your “Do Not Schedule” dates.

Did you know, when you take care of hospitality on Sunday, you can submit your receipt? You can either

request a refund check, or you can submit it as a donation and it will count toward your taxes. There are two

forms, a check request form and a donation credit form, from which you can choose to fill out, depending on

which is applicable. They both are located in the office on the wall right inside

the door. Please be sure to staple the receipt, or a copy of the receipt, to the

form and leave it in the basket on the desk. If you have any questions, please

contact Melissa Prochnow.

H O S P I T A L I T Y N E W S

July 2nd, 2nd service volunteers August 20th, 1st service volunteers

July 9th, 1st service volunteers August 27th, 2nd service volunteers

July 16th, 2nd service volunteers September 3rd, 1st service volunteers

July 23rd, 1st service volunteers September 9th, Pet Blessings Service 4:00 pm,

July 30th, 2nd service volunteers Volunteers Needed

August 6th, 1st service volunteers September 10th, 25th Anniversary Celebration.

August 13th, 2nd service volunteers w/ Bishop Mansholt

This summer, join us for an outdoor S’mores Worship Service. Bring your lawn chair and

join us by the fire pit in Christus’ own back yard! These services will be held July 12th and

August 9th at 6:30 pm. After worship, stick around and roast some S’mores! If you have

your own roasting stick, bring that along, too. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, we’ll

share! Christus will provide marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers.

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C H R I S T U S ’ 2 5 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y - U P D A T E

It’s time to celebrate 25 years!! Can you believe it?? 2017 marks 25 years of

Christus being a recognized body of Christians by the ELCA. We have set the date

for the official congregational celebration: September 10, 2017. Worship will be at

9:00 am, with Bishop Mansholt, of our Synod, the East Central Synod of Wisconsin

(ESCW), presiding. A celebration meal catered by the Machine Shed will follow.

Here are a few more plans so far: We will be inviting the local community to

worship with us, and not just September 10, but every Sunday! There will also be a fundraiser for those who

would like to help donate to cover the cost of the anniversary celebration and related promotional activities.

Watch for a bulletin insert with more information, along with special donation envelopes. Please click here for

more information and suggested donation amounts.

Whether you’ve been with Christus from the start, or just joined the family, we are looking for your help. We

want to celebrate this wonderful journey, but need you to do it. It’s time to go through those old photo albums

and closets. We want to share your memories! So if you want to help us travel down ‘memory lane,’ or like to

plan awesome parties/activities, now is the perfect opportunity! If you have any ideas, memories, trinkets, or

want to learn about, or share, where Christus has been, please contact Pastor Jen or Melissa Prochnow.

Don’t forget, Summer office hours at

Christus are Mon.-Thurs., 8 am-3 pm. If

you need to stop by the church on a

Friday, it is highly recommended you

call first to make sure someone is in the

office. Christine has office hours on

Fridays, however, she often has

business outside of the church or on

Saturdays, so the office may occasionally

be closed.

Normal office hours, Monday-Friday,

9 am-3 pm, will resume September 5.

C H R I S T U S ’ 2 5 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y - P H O T O S

V A C A T I O N B I B L E S C H O O L S U P P L I E S N E E D E D

We could use your help with collecting photos! If any of you have been baptized, had first

communion, been confirmed, or married here at Christus, we would love to share your

photo on the 25th anniversary table. Please send or email the photos or copy of the photos

to Melissa Prochnow.

S U M M E R C H U R C H O F F I C E H O U R S

We could use some help getting

supplies for Vacation Bible School this

year. Would you be able to donate

something? Please look for the supply

list by the VBS display in the back of the

Gathering Area to see how you can help

make this year’s VBS a success.

Thanks in advance for helping us out.

W E D N E S D A Y M O R N I N G W O M E N ’ S B I B L E S T U D Y

Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am, faithful

women, led by Pastor Jen, meet in

The Center to discuss Bible readings

each week. You do not need to register

or be a member of Christus to join the

fun, so invite a friend and share the

Good News!

NO CLASSES OFFERED FOR JULY OR AUGUST.

See you again in September!

B E T W E E N - S E R V I C E S A D U L T E D U C A T I O N

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N A T U R E W A L K @ B U B O L Z

Come for a Nature Walk at Bubolz Nature Preserve Saturday, July 8th!

We'll gather at 10 am at the picnic tables and from there, split off to our adventures. At 12,

we will meet back at the picnic tables for sandwiches and to share our experiences.

Whether hiking the full Wilderness Trail or meandering around the meadow and ponds,

there's adventure to be found for all. To reserve your spot in the sandwich line, sign up on

the Kiosk so we can have a headcount.

We welcome into the Christus faith family through baptism, Beau

Christopher Minehan, grandson of Jim & Becky Becker; and Maris

Mabel Sussex, daughter of Ryan & Kaysie Sussex. May their

parents, sponsors, and our church family nurture them through

their faith journey. Maris Mabel Sussex

F A I T H D E V E L O P M E N T

Beau Christopher Minehan

B A P T I S M C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

Pub Theology at The Stoneyard meets on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the

month, @ 6:30 pm. All are invited to join us and enjoy open-ended conversations,

fellowship and drinks with other Christians. Check out our Facebook page and like

us! www.facebook.com/pubtheologygreenville. We will continue to discuss the book,

“The Story of Christianity, Volume II, The Reformation to the Present,” by Justo L

Gonzalez.

P U B T H E O L O G Y

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Thank you to all those who donated blood on May 7th at Faith Community United

Methodist Church. The next blood drive will be hosted here on July 16th, from

8 am until 10:30 am. You will be able to sign-up online and on the Kiosk.

NEW PROMOTION:

All presenting donors are eligible to win 1 of 4 $500.00 Scheel’s Gift Cards. Promotion

runs July 1 – 31, 2017.

All donors will receive a drink tumbler.

Please contact Melissa Prochnow if you have any questions.

July Grocery List for the Food Pantry

Jam/Jelly (small, plastic)

Canned Fruit

Canned Soup

Peanut Butter

B L O O D D R I V E

Sometimes it’s a better workout than the YMCA boot camp! The Christus ground’s brigade will continue to

meet Tuesdays through October. If you are willing and able, we need your help for a

few hours just one Tuesday night each week this season to help keep up with the

growing grass, landscaping and general maintenance of the property. This is a great

way to help your church by lending a hand. Youth, It’s a great opportunity to earn

service hours, too! We start Tuesday evenings at 4:30 pm. Sign up on the Kiosk.

G O D ’ S G R E E N A C R E S

H O R T O N V I L L E F O O D P A N T R Y S C H O O L S U P P L Y P R O J E C T

The Hortonville Community Food Pantry is once again conducting its back-to-school supplies’ project. We will

be collecting supplies from July 16th through July 30st. Last year, almost 150 children and over 60 families

were served by the generosity of individuals and businesses in the community. Any help you can provide is

greatly appreciated. Please have items turned in by July 30th, 2017. Thanks again for helping out!

Backpacks

Pocket folders

Pocket folders with clasps

Poly plastic pocket folders

1 subject spiral notebooks

Loose leaf paper

#2 pencils

Colored pencils

Colored markers

Crayons

Large pink pearl erasers

Glue sticks

Glue bottles

Scissors

Ruler – wood with inches & centimeters

Highlighters

Supply boxes or pencil cases

Pink erasers

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V A C A T I O N B I B L E S C H O O L S I G N U P

August 7 thru 11

Smell the popcorn. Get your ticket. This years VBS is all about kids making good

choices. Based on Joshua 24:15, SonWorld Adventure Park is where kids will discover

choosing Jesus is the ticket to the best ride of their lives. At SonWorld Adventure Park,

there’s no height requirement, the lines are short and everyone gets a good view of the

parade. But hold onto your hats, because it’s sure to be a life-changing ride!

Open to 3-year-olds to children entering 5th grade

3-year-olds through entering Kindergarten, 9 am to Noon

Entering 1st grade through entering 5th grade, 9 am to 3 pm

Monday through Friday. Register by July 31st.

Click here to register.

G 2 Y O U T H G R O U P

G2, (high school youth group) meets Wednesdays, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm in The Center at

Christus. Come for fun and faith, and a chance to chill with your friends.

2 0 1 7 M I S S I O N T R I P P A R T I C I P A N T S

Youth:

Laura Burow

Maddie Cartwright

Dylan Eggebrecht

McKenna Gervais

Saree Hansen

Preston Hella

Riley Hicks

Sammy Holtz

James Kellerman

Ethan Long

Preston Long

Kendall Lotto

Cecelia McDermott

Lauren Mertz

Tyne Michels

Olivia Nuechterlein

Stella Roever

Kelsi Salm

Alex Sharp

Olivia Sharp

Anna Shepro

Aime Skrober

Dakota Snyder

Megan Sprehe

Bret Stenson

Will Stenson

Riley Taube

Hayden Thompson

Bri Timm

Lexie Wagner

Rachel Westphal

Hailey Wichman

Mitchell Wydeven

Jarrett Wunderlich

Amber Zuleger

Adults:

Christine Loppnow

Lisa Borowski

Craig Burow

Julie Cartwright

Paula Hella

Jodi Long

Ann Salm

Dean Schiller

Jill Sharp

Luke Zuleger

On July 15th through 23rd,

these youth and adults

will be doing home repair

and construction on the

Rosebud Indian

Reservation in Mission,

South Dakota. Please

keep them in your

prayers.

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Bishop Gerald Mansholt

** Note: This article is taken directly from the July ECSW Missions & Ministry Connections newsletter.**

I first began working with refugees back in 1975 when I was a young pastor serving my first congregation in

Oklahoma. I received a phone call from a staff member of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service

working at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas. He asked if our congregation would work with a local Oklahoma business-

man in the resettlement of refugees from Vietnam. A short time later in the spring and summer of 1975 I

found myself heavily involved with the coordination of local efforts to resettle a busload of refugees.

Many in this synod have their own experiences with refugees. On several occasions I have heard rich stories

of congregations working with the Hmong refugees. People have spoken of the joy, satisfaction, and the

enrichment of life that has come from welcoming the stranger and helping people who have experienced

traumatic upheaval in their lives.

June 20 is World Refugee Day, the date established by the United Nations in 2000. As Christians we are

motivated by the compassion of Christ to do our part as global citizens to welcome refugees. As Lutherans

we have a long history in the welcoming and resettlement of refugees and decades of experience on the

national and local level. We are grateful that Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is one of nine

national organizations that resettle refugees on behalf of the United States government.

There is a lot of fear in this country based on misunderstanding. Here is what LIRS says about refugees:

Refugees are people who cannot return home

People whose own government cannot or will not protect them.

People who are persecuted for their religious or political beliefs.

People who flee war or genocide.

People who are brutalized by a military regime.

People for whom escaping to another country is the only means of survival.

Refugees are people…and every person has a story. Stories of family and friends. Stories of love

and loss. Stories of rebuilding hope and establishing self-sufficiency in a new land.

When refugees arrive in the United States they immediately begin the process of putting roots down

and establishing themselves in their new communities.

They enroll their children in school. They learn the local transit system. They sign up for English or

computer classes. And they are eager to find employment to be able to provide for themselves and

their families. As they work their way to self-sufficiency, refugees prove to be some of the most de-

pendable, hardworking and committed members of our communities, congregations and workplaces.

Self-sufficiency is key to successful integration into American society. LIRS helps newcomers by

engaging local churches and communities in the resettlement process and by promoting

employment and providing training and support to local job developers.

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” ~ Matthew 25:35

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At Synod Assembly, the Bishop announced the closing of the East Central Synod of Wisconsin Resource

Center and he held a Closing of the Resource Center. This means the Center is no longer open for people to

borrow resources or to come in and use them as plans for Fall begin. If you have any overdue resources, we

will be sending you an overdue notice, so please return them as soon as possible.

At this time, we are going through all resources to determine which ones will be kept in the office. Once that is

decided, we will prepare the resources for release. We will send out a letter in August informing you when

you can come in and take (for a minimal fee) the resources you would like.

We will be ‘reforming’ this space to continue to meet your needs in new ways in the future. Details of what

that means will be shared at a later date.

Blessings,

Darlene H. Kalfahs

Assistant to the Bishop

R E S O U R C E C E N T E R C L O S I N G

Refugees are people with stories. Their stories are about the traumatic loss of friends and loved ones, and

community, home and work. Their stories are about defying all odds and surviving and then leaving behind

discrimination, threats, and violence.

I was in Washington D.C. recently for a meeting about refugees. A staff member of Lutheran Immigration and

Refugee Service talked about an Iraqi woman whose mother had recently died. She could not return home

for the funeral because of the threats to her life. Refugees are people who long to provide a safe place for

their family and children.

As Christians we respond to the needs of refugees out of love for neighbor. Jesus calls us to love God with

all our heart and soul and mind and then adds, “...you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:38)

But it also makes political sense for the citizens of this country. As we help refugees we send a message of

hope and healing to the world. We let people of the world know that the United States is on the forefront of

freedom and social justice for all. That message counters the narrative of death and destruction from terrorist

groups around the world. We want the world to look upon the United States as a beacon of hope for people

who do not enjoy the freedom we have in this country.

Continued from bottom of page 16.

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O F F I C E H O U R S & C H U R C H L E A D E R S

Church Council

Amy Wierschke, President

Larry Bentle, President-Elect

De Dalum, Liaison to Service Team

Jennifer Christenson, Liaison to Worship Team

Jeff Arps, Liaison to Outreach and Membership Growth

Team

Lois Posselt. Liaison to Fellowship Team

Luke Zuleger, Liaison to Faith Development Team

Bob Hicks, Liaison to Youth Team

Jennifer Christenson, Pastor

Staff

Jennifer Christenson, Pastor

Bruce Koestner, Director of Music

Christine Loppnow, Director of Youth Ministry

Melissa Prochnow, Ministries Coordinator

Kim Lorenz, Office Administrator

Calder Family, Cleaning

Ministry Team Coordinators

Lisa Ahles, Worship Team

Rae Tyriver, Service Team

Ministry Team Coordinators, continued

Tom Mischka, Outreach and Membership Growth Team

Jenny Finerty, Fellowship Team

Jill Beyer, Youth Team

Lisa Borowski, Faith Development Team

Other Church Leaders

Jan Mallmann, Business Management Team Coordinator

Adam Hanson, Technical Coordinator

Tina Hanson, Scrip Coordinator

Adam Hanson, Treasurer

Nile Beck, Stewardship Coordinator

Cathy Mertz, PowerPoint Coordinator

Vacant, Multi-Media Coordinator

Suzanne Nuernberger & Betty Urbanek, Church Kitchen Co-Coordinators

Kelly Taube, Drama Coordinator

Mark Beyer, Building & Grounds Coordinator

Jim Borowski, Land Use Coordinator, Long-Range Planning Team Chair

Vacant, Communications & Website Coordinator

Vacant, Wedding Coordinator

Suzanne Nuernberger, Funeral Coordinator

Suzanne Nuernberger, Rod Paul & Gary Timm, Mutual Ministry Team

Pastor Jen Christenson

Monday: Off

Tuesday through Thursday: In at 9 am

Friday: Work from home (church secretary has contact information)

Youth Director: Christine Loppnow

Tuesday: In at 9 am

Wednesday: In at 1 pm

Thursday: In at 10 am

Friday: In at 9 am (depending on weekend work obligations, may not be in the office on Fridays)

Parish Secretary: Kim Lorenz

Monday through-Thursday: 8 am—3 pm

Ministries Coordinator: Melissa Prochnow

Tuesday through Thursday: 8 am—2 pm

Director of Music: Bruce Koestner

Works off-site; call 920-209-5932.

Weekly Staff Meetings are generally held 10:30 am—noon every Thursday.

NOTE: The above noted days and times are when we generally expect to be in the office. However, our

schedules can change quickly, based on what is happening in the life of the congregation. Occasionally, we

need to be away from the office for meetings, hospital visits, home visits, and more. Therefore, we strongly

encourage you to call ahead and/or make an appointment if you are planning to stop by for a visit, or

need to have a face-to-face meeting with the pastor or staff.

W E E K D A Y O F F I C E H O U R S

C H U R C H L E A D E R S

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YMCA Bus Tours: Kohler Summertime, Tuesday, August 18

It’s the Y’s annual excursion to Milwaukee to root for the home team (or the visiting team if you want!) Head to Miller Park for game between the Brewers and the Atlanta Braves. Lunch is on your own, so you can choose ballpark fare or bring a brown bag to enjoy before entering the stadium. The “Selig Experience,” is expected to be open at Miller Park by this time. Your loge bleacher seat down the first base line is situated to give some shade from the afternoon sun. The parking area and stadium are large spaces and there are some steps to negotiate getting to your seat. Fee: $51 or $56. Includes transportation and game ticket. Leave MSC 9:30am; Return 7:15pm

GermanFest: Culture and Church Service, Sunday, July 26

Get on the coach in downtown Appleton and be delivered to the gate at the Henry S. Maier Festival Grounds. We’ll arrive in time for the church service in Marcus Amphitheater. This year the service is Catholic Worship, in both German & English. An alternative to church attend-ance is to sit behind the amphitheater hill, gaze at the blue of the lake and watch the boats sailing or motoring. Afterwards, transition to the Festival grounds and enjoy everything German that the festival has to offer. Enjoy numerous stages of entertainment; catch the breezes along the lakeshore; shop in the marketplace; enjoy the demonstrations of skilled craftsmen and purchase something special from them; trace your family tree in the genealogy section, and, of course, try your choice of national beverages. Fee: $25 or $29. Includes transporta-tion and admission. Leave TCC 7:30am; return 6:15pm

For more information on these tours and to register, go to the YMCA of the Fox Cities, scroll down to programs, and click on Adult Bus Trips, or call the YMCA.

Fox Valley Lutheran Home (FVLH):

FVLH has an opening for a part-time (16 hrs/wk) Care Coordinator. We prefer an experienced RN with current Wisconsin Licensure. Send resume, or for additional information, to becky.fvlhomes@gmail.com, or mail to Fox Valley Lutheran Homes, Inc. 425 N. Linwood Ave. # 111, Appleton, WI 54914, ATTN: Becky Luett, Executive Director.

FVLH Annual Pie, Ice Cream, & Silent Auction: October 1, 10 am-1 pm. Plan to bake delicious pies, make creative craft items, donate baskets, wooden projects, yard art, business items & more; we know we can count on you for providing! Help us reach new people to come & enjoy pie, ice cream & purchase all these wonderful silent auction items you are so generous to help provide!

FVLH Spring Appeal Update: One more floor to go! A few more generous donations will do the trick. If you haven’t sent your donation in yet, please do so as soon as you are able. We appreciate any and all donations.

Becky Luett, Deacon Executive Director

Lutheran Men in Mission: One Year to Live: Men of all ages yearn for real friendships and a closer relationship with God. Join us and be adventurous, courageous, genuine & spiritual. Look forward to banding together, being challenged, examining your life & making decisions. Be prepared for a spiritual boot camp. This 45-hour experience is not for the faint of heart! September 15-17. Brochure & Registration Info available here.

The Voice of the Martyrs: Join us July 22, 9 am-4 pm, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 5100 Hummingbird Road, Wausau, for The Voice of the Martyrs’ Advance Conference. Many Christians around the world today are persecuted because of their faith in Christ, yet through their lives & words they continue to advance the gospel. Come & be encouraged by persecuted believers’ testimonies of courage & faith, hear how God is working in restricted and hostile nations & learn how we can be a part of advancing His kingdom. No fee but an offering is accepted. To register & for more information, visit vomadvance.com & click on ”July 22, 2017 Wisconsin” in the conference listing.

We are so blessed! At our Volunteer Luncheon on April 3, it was amazing to see the Commons filled with so many people and to know all of those people volunteer in the min-istry of FVLH. Many of those people are you, and I know some of you weren’t able to be there, so thank you again to those who were there, and to those who weren’t.

The big push right now is in conjunction with the Human Race. Besides walking, running, rolling or being pushed through the 1 mile or the 5k parts of the Human Race, we have set our own personal goal for FVLH of what we want “our portion” of the proceeds to go for…a defibrillator! That means we have to have a LOT of supporters and earn LOTS of money! Please support us for the Human Race and help us earn our defibrillator! Thanks!!!

Thanks to all of you for what you do to support us and our ministry!

Educational Offerings

Mon., May 8, 10:30 am, a guest speaker will present, “Unlocking the Past” This presenta-tion will deal with the informative and interesting history of the Fox River Locks.

Mon., May 15, 10:30 am. “Don’t Drain the Brain,” is a review of brain function and the fas-cinating research done in the past few years. It is never too late to learn new things; you can make your brain “smarter” and offset some of the effects of brain aging.

All are welcome for both presentations! Call 734-7225 or email ruth@fvlhomes.org, to re-serve your spot.

Anticipated Highway 15 Bypass Schedule:

Anticipated construction start dates:

Bypass segment (CTH T/Givens Road-CTH JJ): August 2018 East Segment (CTH JJ - Lily of the Valley Drive): August 2018 West Segment (USH 45 - CTH T/Givens Road): March 2020

Greenville Lions Park 2017 Movie Schedule:

Christus is a proud supporter of the 10th year of the Greenville Lions Park Movie Night! Movies start at dusk and concessions are sold in the pavilion. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. In the event of rain or wind, the movie will be shown in the pavilion.

July 12: **Audience Choice** July 26: Finding Dory August 2: Lego Batman August 9: Moana August 16: Sing August 30: Beauty and the Beast

Rethinking Church: Better Questions, Bolder Experiments: Are we still doing Sunday morning just like it's 1950? In what ways have our worship, education and fellowship changed? How is the Holy Spirit forming community in our contexts in 2017? If you are ready to ask different questions than simply how to get people to come, Rethinking Church is for you! Luther Seminary invites you to attend July 26-28, 2017. Information & Registration available here.