DECEMBER 2016 MONTHLY CHURCH AND SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

St. John Ev. Lutheran Church & School

413 E. Madison Street

Waterloo, WI 53594

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ST. JOHN CHURCH AND SCHOOL DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

FOR WORSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Dec. 1 12:30-5:30 PM Waterloo Blood Drive in school gymnasium Dec. 4 2:00 PM: Dorcas Christmas Party at the Capri in Columbus Dec. 6 12:30 PM: Retiree Meal - St. John School Cafeteria Dec. 6 1:30 PM and 6:30 PM: St. John School Christmas Concert in gym Dec. 10 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM - Christmas for Kids at St. John school Dec. 10 4:30 PM: Waterloo Holiday Parade Dec. 17 8:00-11:00 AM: Children’s Christmas Service practice at church-Sunday School Dec. 17 9:00-11:00 AM: Children’s Christmas Service practice at church-both SS & Day School Dec. 18 8:00 AM: Sunday Worship Service w/Communion Dec. 18 10:30 AM: Children’s Christmas Service Dec. 19 7:00 PM: Monday Evening Worship Service w/Communion Dec. 24 4:00 and 7:00 PM: Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Dec. 25 9:00 AM: Christmas Day Worship Service - Senior Choir Sings Dec. 26 7:00 PM: NO Monday Evening Worship Service Dec. 28 3:45 PM: PSCC Movie & Christmas Party at Pastor Wilsmann’s House Dec. 31 7:00 PM: New Year’s Eve Worship Service Jan. 1 8:00 & 10:30 AM Sunday Worship Services w/Communion Jan. 2 7:00 PM NO Monday Evening Worship Service

OCTOBER 2016 OPERATING FUND UPDATE

October Operating Fund Receipts $ 30,387.94 October Operating Fund Expenses $ 42,029.62

October Operating Deficit ( $ 11,641.68)

Year To Date Operating Fund Receipts $173,212.40*

Year To Date Operating Fund Expenses $184,854.08

Year To Date Operating Fund Deficit $ 11,641.68

*The income for 3 months this year includes $46,177.48 used from bequest monies we

received. “Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

LAKESIDE LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT

On Sunday, December 18th, at 7:00 PM, Lakeside Lutheran High School will hold

their annual Christmas concert in the gym. Everyone is invited to attend!

LPS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

On Sunday, December 11th, at 3:00 PM and Thursday, December 15th, at 10:00

AM, Luther Prep School will be holding their annual Christmas concert. These concerts are the same. Everyone is invited to attend!

OCTOBER 11, 2016 CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

Present: Harland Walker, Steve Leistico, Ron Draeger, Jamie Dahlke, Terry Kuhl, Glen Pufahl, Dale Veto, Mark Eternick, Pastor Wilsmann, and Pastor Adomeit.

Membership Changes In: By adult confirmation - Sue Bachmann. By adult confirmation - Jaime Mancha-Martinez and children, Arron and Tyler.

Membership Changes Out: Marilyn Schuett was release per her request and Tiffanni Stout was released-living out of the area. Motion was made and seconded to approve membership changes. Motion carried.

Secretary’s report: Motion was made and seconded to accept printed secretary’s report. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report: Motion was made and seconded to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion carried. A discussion followed. In future reports, the Board would like to have the treasurer’s report show the percentage each month of what monies are actual budgetary and what monies come from the bequests.

President’s report:

- Motion was made and seconded to change health insurance deductible for St. John employees from present $1,000.00 to $3,500.00. Motion carried. A discussion followed. The Board feels it would be beneficial if representative from WELS VIBA would come to St. John and explain the program fully to staff.

- Motion was made and seconded to add a box on present church envelopes for $150th Anniversary Fund. Motion carried.

Pastor’s reports:

- Pastor Wilsmann: Printed report was presented. Nothing additional to add.

- Pastor Adomeit: Printed report was presented. Asked for time off in November. Motion was made and seconded to approve time. Motion carried.

Member Care Board: Printed report was presented by Jamie Dahlke. Discussion followed. Next month’s meeting - Confirmation Guidelines.

Board of Christian Education: Printed report was presented by Dale Veto. A motion was made and seconded to replace the alarm system panel and use monies from restricted Building Funds for payment. Motion carried.

Properties Board: Printed report was presented by Terry Kuhl.

Ministry Support Board: Printed report was presented by Glen Pufahl. A motion was made and seconded to set Congregational Voters’ Meeting to recommend updating the Carillon system and using monies from the Carillon Fund. Meeting set for October 30th between services. Motion carried.

New Business: Forward in Christ was approved for another year.

Next Church Council Meeting: Tuesday, November 8th, at 7:00pm

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Congratulations to Vivian Lenius for celebrating the most December birthdays!

Harvey Berndt 12/01

Patricia Baumann 12/02

Deborah Krueger 12/02

Justin Sellnow 12/02

Nicholas Gay 12/03

Lanie Griffin 12/03

Vivian Lenius 12/03

Kathy Schroeder 12/04

Johnathan Williams 12/04

Dolores Kanzenbach 12/05

Ryan Weber 12/05

Spencer Degler 12/07

Kenneth Jacobs 12/07

Linda Schwartz 12/07

Jennifer Kick 12/08

Maxwell Soter 12/08

Keri Weihert 12/08

Terry Weihert 12/08

William Weihert 12/08

Caden Baumann 12/09

Brianne Smith 12/09

Kasten Uttech 12/09

Rachel Archie 12/10

Dale H. Hensler 12/10

Holly Ludeman 12/10

Zachary Bratz 12/11

Eugene Kegler 12/11

Caiden Ringelstetter 12/11

Brynn Williams 12/11

Cody Gulrud 12/12

Larry Strauss 12/13

Christopher Sussek 12/13

Reed Bratz 12/15

Brandon Decker-Gonzales 12/16

Tristan Fleischman 12/16

Melissa Schulz 12/16

Samantha Zimmermann 12/16

Debra Weihert 12/17

Timothy Weihert 12/17

Leon Soter 12/18

Susan Hensler 12/19

Collin McBride 12/19

Kaitlyn Pufahl 12/19

Jodi Stout 12/19

Holly Kappes 12/20

Courtney Johnson 12/21

Joyce Lemke 12/21

David Plocher 12/21

Benjamin Vehlow 12/21

Tina Ralbovsky 12/22

Joanne Harms 12/23

Betty Korth 12/23

Samantha Mankowski 12/23

Irene Schroeder 12/23

Suzan Uttech 12/23

Roger Haseleu 12/24

Dennis Ludeman 12/24

Ruby Sussek 12/24

Janelle Adomeit 12/25

Amanda Dunneisen 12/25

Marcus Hensler 12/25

Tyler Mancha-Martinez 12/26

Eric Mankowski Jr. 12/26

Nathan Masche' 12/26

Shirley Kuhl 12/27

Peter Riesop 12/27

Theresa Steindorf 12/27

Ervin Dietzman 12/28

Kaye Griepentrog 12/28

Jarrett Kuhl 12/28

Shaun Schoenicke 12/28

Alejandro Unzueta 12/28

Lillian Kehl 12/29

Kelly Thurnbauer 12/29

Marcus Buch 12/30

Benjamin Ludeman 12/30

Richard Spies 12/31

DECEMBER 2016, CHURCH GREETERS

December 4 8:00 AM Jerry & Ginny Krause 10:30 AM Jerry & Kathy Stark

December 11 8:00 AM Larry & Tina Holzhueter & Family 10:30 AM Mike & Stephanie Masche’ & Family

December 18 8:00 AM Help! Call Ruby Kegler 478-2263 10:30 AM Dean & Shirley Jaeger

December 25 9:00 AM Laurie Ward & Patricia Morris

If you would like to volunteer to be a greeter, call Ruby Kegler at 920-478-2263.

DECEMBER SINGING SCHEDULE

Dec. 18: 10:30 AM Children’s Christmas Service: Grades K-8 and Sunday School

Dec. 25: 9:00 AM Christmas Day: Senior Choir

NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE DATE

Please note that all articles for the January monthly newsletter must be

turned into the office by December 16th! You can call the office at 920-478-2707,

or email your article to: office@stjohnwaterloo.org.

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

Rita & Efrain Ayala 12/01/2001 Suzanne & James Larkins 12/05/1981 Sue & Andrew Kuhl 12/06/1985 Marion & Ronald Dahlke 12/07/1968 Mary-Kay & Keith Hebl 12/08/2012 Delight & Harland Walker 12/09/1973 Sara & Kyle Kaukl 12/13/2014 Gwen & William King 12/23/1988

Congratulations and best wishes to all of our members

celebrating their anniversary this month!

LWMS

Keri Sellnow will host the next LWMS meeting on Tuesday, December 13th, at 7:00pm at the home of Naomi Plocher. Please

note that this meeting is on the second Tuesday of the month due to Christmas. We will also be having our annual collection for a Christmas donation.

RETIREE MEAL!

Date: December 6th Time: 12:30 PM Place: St. John School Menu: Roast Beef Cost: $5.00

Please call 478-2707 to RSVP by December 2nd to give Shari an idea on how many cows she needs to prepare.

DORCAS

The Dorcas Christmas party will be on Sunday, December 4th, at the Capri in Columbus at 2:00pm.

Please contact Marge Schoenherr at 478-3418 by November 30th to sign up

FORENSICS RESULTS

We had seven students participate at the Luther Prep meet On November 4th. They were Natalie Marthaler, Ethan Lozano, Joslyn Wolff, Payge Dahlke, Juan Gulrud, Madison Solberg, and Faith Wiechmann. All seven received a blue ribbon.

Thank you students for your participation in this meet. It is our hope that this skill of public speaking will be of use to you in the coming years. We would like to thank the parents for providing transportation and moral support for this worthwhile process of training public speakers. The confidence that is formed from this training will assist our young people in future years to have the confidence to boldly speak about Christ to mankind.

Also, we thank the coaches for their efforts during those five weeks: Mrs. Haley - Speech, Mr. Eternick - Demonstration, Mrs. Eternick - Story Telling, & Mrs. Schwartz - Prose & Poetry.

DECEMBER BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

December 3: B-teams Tournament at Lakeside - Girls @ 10:30am & Boys @ 1:50pm December 9: home games vs. Zion, Columbus at 5:00pm December 15: away games vs. TSL, Watertown at 7:00pm - A-team boys only! December 16: away games vs. Pardeeville at 5:00pm - No A-team boys game!

ST. JOHN SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

St. John School will be presenting their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 6th, at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. The handchime students, piano students, Wildcat Band, and Junior Choir will be performing.

Because we have been blessed with so many piano students, we had to split them up between our two concerts. Playing in the 1:30pm concert are: Alexis Griffin, Hannah Richter, Hailey Nasett, Adin Richter, Addison Hensler, Preston Skalitzky, Madison Solberg, and Jackson Burbach. Playing in the 6:30pm concert are: Payge Dahlke, Caterina Kubly, Addison Hensler, Katie Wagner, Natalie Marthaler, Hayden Masché, Sierra Powers, and Kendra Powers. We will be serving refreshments following the 6:30pm concert. Everyone is welcome! Invite your family, friends, neighbors, etc. and come and enjoyable a day or evening of music, food, and fellowship.

EARLY RELEASE

12:50 PM December 23

NO SCHOOL

December 24 - January 2

Christmas Break!

DAY SCHOOL & SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SERVICE AND MASS REHEARSAL

On Saturday, December 17th, we will have a mass rehearsal with both the Day School and Sunday School students. All Sunday School students will practice from 8:00–11:00am. The Day School students will practice from 9:00 -11:00am.

On Sunday, December 18th, at 10:30am the students will have their Christmas Service From Heaven Above at church. All students should be at school by 10:00am.

Dear Parents,

Do you have some Christmas shopping to do? Need someone to watch your kids? If so, your children are invited to Christmas for Kids, a free event held at St. John’s school. They will enjoy a fun-filled day playing games and making projects while you have time to get some much needed Christmas preparation done. A nutritious lunch, snacks, and T-shirt are included. Christmas for Kids is for children ages 3 and older (we do ask that the children please be potty-trained) and is open to all children so invite your family, friends, and neighbors! Please complete the registration form below to sign up and to make sure your child gets the correct T-shirt size.

Also, the Waterloo Holiday Parade will be taking place on December 10th at 4:30pm in down-town Waterloo. Christmas for Kids will be done just in time for families to go and see the parade. St. John will have a float in the parade and the committee is in need of some children (ages 6 and up) to participate in the parade and ride on the float. If your child is willing to participate in the parade, please check the box next to their name on the registration form below.

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Watch for the Christmas for Kids Wish Tree in the narthex! If you would like to help defray the cost of this wonderful event, you can make a donation using the Wish Tree. Be sure to make checks payable to St. John Christmas for Kids. You can put your donation in the basket next to the Wish Tree, or you may drop it off in the office.

We are also looking for volunteers, both young and retired, to help out. If you are interested, please let Mrs. Pufahl know as soon as possible. Her contact information is on the registration form above.

ROCK RIVER AREA OWLS

The next monthly meeting of our local OWLS chapter will be on Tuesday, December 20th at 1:30 PM, hosted by St. Paul Lutheran Church in Marshall, Pastor Arthur Faught. There will be a "Christmas Party," with Ellen Geiger and Naomi Plocher providing a fun program to fit the holiday season. Refreshments will be served by ladies of St Paul.

Come and enjoy spiritual growth and the fellowship of neighboring WELS and ELS members. The Organization of WELS Seniors (OWLS) provides meaningful activity for those who are retired and/or 50 years and older. St Paul's in Marshall is located at 204 Deerfield Rd on Highway 73 just one block south of Highway 19. The church has handicap access in back. You are invited to bring a friend along to the party!

DECEMBER 2016, USHER LIST (Usher Captains are underlined)

December 4 (Sunday) 8:00 AM Jerry Krause, Ginny Krause, David Riege, Pat Baumann 10:30 AM Jim Beyer, Christe Beyer December 5 (Monday) 7:00 PM Deb Weihert

December 11 (Sunday) 8:00 AM Jerry Krause, Ginny Krause, David Riege, Pat Baumann 10:30 AM Jim Beyer, Christe Beyer December 12 (Monday) 7:00 PM Deb Weihert

December 18 (Sunday) 8:00 AM Jeff Holzhueter, Tania, Brandon, and Evan Holzhueter (Children’s Service) 10:30 AM Jim Beyer, Christe Beyer December 19 (Monday) 7:00 PM Cory Haseleu

December 24 (Saturday 4:00 PM Church Council Christmas Eve Services) 7:00 PM Church Council

December 25 (Sunday) 9:00 AM Church Council

December 26 (Monday) 7:00 PM No Monday Worship

Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) 7:00 PM Church Council

If you are interested in ushering, please contact Christe Beyer at 920-478-3717. Thank you!

COOKBOOK UPDATE!

The cookbook committee would like to thank everyone who has already purchased cookbooks. Sales are great and hopefully those of you who have them will enjoy using them over the holiday. Keep in mind that they would make a great gift for Christmas, maybe a shower gift for a bride to be, or a house warming gift for the new homeowner. Buy the book, add a baking pan and the ingredients for your favorite recipe from the book and you've added a whole new meaning to "thoughtful" pre-sent. You can purchase the books easily through any of the committee members, Ann Weber, Naomi Plocher, Leslie Weber or Keri Sellnow.

Happy Cooking!

2016-2017 CHURCH COUNCIL AND BOARD MEMBERS

CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS: President - Mr. Harland Walker 920-478-2816 Cell 920-675-6455

Appointed Vice President - Mr. Ron Draeger 920-478-3868 Treasurer - Mr. Steve Leistico 920-988-3557 Secretary -

MEMBER CARE BOARD: Chairman - Mr. Jamie Dahlke 920-253-6390 Member - Mr. Dean Jaeger 920-478-2628 Member - Mr. Dan Nelson 608-655-1047

PROPERTIES BOARD: Chairman - Mr. Terry Kuhl 920-478-3740 Appointed Member - Mr. Jeff Sellnow 920-988-8845 Member - Mr. Mark Janke 920-988-1883 Member - Mr. Jeff Holzhueter 920-478-2187 Member - Mr. Andrew Kuhl 608-655-4463

MINISTRIES SUPPORT BOARD: Chairman - Mr. Glen Pufahl 920-253-5686 Member - Mr. Gary Duckert 920-478-3053 Member - Mr. Steve Detert 920-478-3013

SCHOOL BOARD: Chairman - Mr. Dale Veto 608-655-4405 Member - Mr. Larry Holzhueter 920-285-3963 Member - Mr. Ryan Skalitzky 608-513-6515

LAKESIDE GENERAL BOARD: - Mr. Larry Holzhueter 920-285-3963 - Mr. Michael Kohls 920-988-8369 - Mr. Kirk Gehler 920-478-3985

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

413 E. Madison St., Waterloo, WI 53594

Phone: 920-478-2707 Website: www.stjohnwaterloo.com

E-Mail: office@stjohnwaterloo.org

Pastor Thomas Wilsmann Pastor James Adomeit office, home, and cell: office: 920-478-2707 ext. 205 920-478-2986 home: 920-478-2436 cell: 920-463-0339

A member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Providing full time Christian education grades K-12 through our own Lutheran Elementary School and our

association with Lakeside Lutheran High School

Faculty

Mark Eternick – Principal & 7 - 8 James Schuette – Athletic Director & 5 - 6 Wanda Eternick – Divine Service II & 3 - 4 Karla Haley – Music Director & K - 2

Linda Schwartz – Organist & K - 8 Departmentalized

On Thursday, December 1st, St. John will be hosting a blood drive in the school gymnasium from 12:30 - 5:30pm.

Our coordinator is Rhonda Goehl. She will be needing food donations as well as people to work in set up, registration, floaters (to hand out water, keep the donors company, etc.),

and clean up. A signup sheet is located on the information table in the church narthex.

If you are able to help bake, serve, set-up, clean-up, etc., or if you have any questions, please email Rhonda Goehl at: Rhonda.goehl@us.qbe.com, or call her at work: 608-825-5367, or home: 920-478-8240 as soon as possible.

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“FROM HEAVEN ABOVE” - OUR WEEKLY ADVENT SERVICES

As the 500th anniversary of the Reformation approaches, let Martin Luther’s beloved hymn “From Heaven Above” speak to you in our special Advent worship series. Each service in this 4-part series focuses on the divine gifts that come down to us through the birth of Jesus.

Advent 1 on November 27 & 28, The Gift of Hope based on Matthew 12:15-21, looks at how the people of Israel waited in hope for the promised Messiah, and how we now wait in hope for his return on the Last Day.

Advent 2 on December 4 & 5, The Gift of Love based on John 3:13-17, looks at how the steadfast love of God is revealed in the gift of his Son and how we, as the redeemed people of God, have the privilege of sharing his love with others. Advent 3 on December 11 & 12, The Gift of Peace based on John 14:25-27, reminds us that we have peace with God through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and that we are no ambassadors of that peace to all the world. Advent 4 on December 18 & 19, The Gift of Life based on John 1:1-5, invigorates us with the message that we have been given a life of faith here on earth in Christ’s name and eternal life in heaven with him through his precious birth among us.

Please join us and bring a friend! Everyone is welcome!

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE

CHOIR CONCERT: The Wisconsin Lutheran Choir, Chamber Choir, and Chapel Choir present their Christmas Choral Concert on December 1-3 at 7:30pm and December 4 at 2:30pm, in the Center for Arts and Performance Schwan Concert Hall at Wisconsin Lutheran College. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at wlc.edu/boxoffice, or by calling 414-443-8802. BAND CONCERT: The Wisconsin Lutheran College Concert Band will present its Winter Band Concert on December 9 at 7:30pm in the Center for Arts and Performance Schwan Concert Hall. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased at wlc.edu/boxoffice, or by calling 414-443-8802.

PRESIDENT’S DECEMBER REPORT

You will notice in your offering envelopes starting in December, that there is another box for our 150th Anniversary Fund. The money for this fund is going to pay for expenses for the special anniversary activities and for our building project proposal.

The building committee has and is meeting with the engineers and construction company for plans and ideas for our proposed building project.

Please plan to attend our school and church activities this month in preparation for Christs coming. Have a blessed Christmas Harland Walker

PSCC MOVIE AND CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Public School Confirmation Class will have a movie night and Christmas party on Wednesday, December 28th, starting at 3:45pm at Pastor Wilsmann’s house. Pastor will be emailing/texting all PSCC students with additional information as we get closer to the date.

PIGGLY WIGGLY GIFT CARDS

We have Piggly Wiggly gift cards available in denominations of $10, $25, and $50. These cards can be used to purchase groceries at Piggly Wiggly, or they make great gifts for birthdays, thank you, anniversary’s, Christmas, etc. To purchase a gift card, please stop by the office between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm at your earliest convenience.

FORWARD IN CHRIST

Forward In Christ is the official magazine of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and your link to WELS worldwide. Each monthly issue contains informative features and articles to help you stay in the know, along with insightful editorials and responses from readers. Most important, this magazine provides a biblical focus on today’s news. St. John Church subscribes to Forward in Christ as a courtesy to its members. Copies are available on the information table. Forward in Christ is also available in an electronic edition for convenient reading on the go. For more information, visit www.nph.net/FIC, or call 1-800-662-6093.