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Message from
Pastor Feiertag
Rooted — Growing — Experiencing Christ March 2020
Dr. Luke
Do you like a good story? A story filled with action,
romance, fight scenes and lots and lots of intrigue?
Do you like a good storyteller, one who draws the
reader into the text and makes the reader part of the
action? If so, have I got a story for you – and one of
the best story tellers ever.
I’m referring to the story of Christ’s passion –
the moments leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection as related
by none other than Luke the Evangelist.
During the Sundays in Lent we will allow Luke to tell this story
filled with action and intrigue – a story that not only draws us into
the text, but actually makes us a part of it. By the power of the
Holy Spirit we come to realize that we are to blame for what
happens in this story – and more importantly, we benefit from
what happens.
There are a few things you should know about Luke. Luke was
a medical doctor, more educated than most of the people back
then. He was not one of the disciples of Jesus, nor was he ever
considered an apostle. He most likely never actually witnessed
much of what he wrote about in the gospel, but there is no doubt
he interviewed those who did. Since Luke did not have a Jewish
background, it’s easier for us today to relate to him and his
writings since we don’t have Jewish backgrounds either. As a
result, more of the gospel readings in our lectionary are from Luke.
Scholars admit that Luke has outstanding literary abilities that
are used by the Holy Spirit to bring the story of Jesus’ passion to
life. During the Sundays of Lent in our sermons we will consider
this life with the theme: “Let There Be Life!” Life that is ours
through Christ Jesus.
Pastor Feiertag
Inside this issue:
Bible Studies 2
Call Update 3
Ageless Wonders 3
LWLHS Musical 3
Easter Egg Hunt 3
Ladies Day In 4
CDC News 5
Vol. Schedule 6
Calendar 7
Lenten Services 8
March 1: Lent I - Luke 22:1-20 “Life through Communion”
March 8: Lent II - Luke 22:39-46 “Life through Prayer”
March 15: Lent III - Luke 22:47-53 “Life through the Kiss of Death”
March 22: Lent IV - Luke 22:54-62 “Brought to Life through the
Crow of a Rooster”
March 29: Lent V - Luke 22:63-65 “The Guards Take a Life”
April 5: Lent VI – Luke 22:66-23:25 “Sentenced to Death
which brings Life”
Living Word Lutheran Church & Child
Development Center
Leadership
Vacancy Pastor Rev. Dr. Thomas Feiertag Office Hours: 9 am—3 pm Wednesday & Thursday
or by appt.: (262) 389-7936
CDC Director Kelly Patterson
Elders Nick Smedal, Chair
Tom Beineke Ryan Hansen Todd Klumb
Chuck Luedtke
Elders meet the first Monday of the month
Church Council Mike Kubczak, Chair
Jerry Gellert, Vice Chair Joan Laehn, Treasurer Debra Derge, Secretary
Elizabeth Ciske Kyle Greenhow
Jessi Smedal
The next Church Council meeting is 6:30 pm, Monday, March 16.
Minutes from all Council meetings (held six times a
year) are available for review by request any time at the
Church office. If any Living Word Church member has a
proposed agenda item, contact the Church office.
Living Word is a member of the Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod.
2240 Living Word Lane Jackson, WI 53037
Church Office: (262) 677-1685 CDC Office: (262) 677-9774
[email protected] www.mylivingword.com
Adult Bible Study
Sundays, 10:40 am, The Crossing
We are continuing our look at world religions this month with
Hinduism and Buddhism to help us reach out to our diverse society
as Christians.
Women’s Bible Study: Love Rules ends March 10
The Armor of God Starts March 17
Tuesdays, 8:45-10:30 am, Conference Room
All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you. A cunning,
devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to
you—your emotions, your mind, your family, your future. As we dig
into Priscilla Shirer’s study The Armor of Go, we will learn to be
strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. All ladies are
invited to join with their “sisters” to understand what the armor of
God will accomplish for our protection. Confidentiality is assured.
Contact: Roz Handschke, (262) 644-5896. Free babysitting.
Men’s Bible Study: Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me in
Sunday School about Joshua, Judges & Ruth
Mondays, 7:00 pm, Conference Room
This video study with Bruce Wurdeman of Lutheran Hour
Ministries shares some of the seldom heard back stories behind the
Biblical accounts we learned as kids. Contact: Tom Beineke at
(414) 610-9356. No sessions on first Monday of month.
Bible Studies
Rooted in faith and growing in God’s Word, we experience joyful, Christ-centered praise and worship,
boldly share our faith, and serve all people.
Worship with Us Sundays at 9:00 am
Fellowship Time 10:10 – 10:35 am
Adult Bible Study/ 10:40 – 11:30 am Sunday School
Ministries and programs include Sharing Our Bounty Food Pantry, Confirmation, Sunday School, Bible Studies, Prayer Chain, Youth Group and 55+ Ageless Wonders.
Our Child Development Center (CDC) is dedicated to building a Christian foundation for families with young children to grow in their faith, knowledge, individuality and socialization. The CDC serves children from six weeks to twelve years old through 3K, 4K, full-day and before and after-school programs.
presents
Seven Brides for
Seven Brothers 7:00 pm, March 13-14
Tickets will sold at the door
2230 Living Word Lane
55+ Ageless Wonders News
55+ Ageless Wonders put together 187 bag lunches
for our service project on Saturday, February 8, which
were then delivered the next day to St. Benedict’s Parish
in Milwaukee. It was a great time for fellowship, eating
and Bingo. Thank you to Nancy Plier for her yummy chili
and to Jane Laubenstein for that cheese cake with the
extra trimmings.!
Please mark your calendars for Sunday,
April 27 for the Menomonee Fall’s Patio
Players production of The Music Man.
Held at Menomonee Fall North Middle
School (N88W16750 Garfield), the
performance begins at 2:00 pm.
Tickets are $15 per person. RSVP with payment to
Jan Heidtke (262) 674-4908. Watch upcoming
bulletins and the April newsletter for details as to the
restaurant where we will have an early supper.
Karen Kentopp
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Call Update
During the February 9 Voters’ Meeting, Living Word
extended a call to Pastor David Bass of Kerrville, Texas.
After prayerful consideration, Pastor Bass has declined
the call.
The call meeting scheduled for March 4 has
been cancelled. The candidate that would have been
recommended by the call committee is no longer in a
position to consider a call.
Easter Egg Hunt
Living Word will be hosting an Easter
Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11 for
children ages one year old and up. To
help fill the Easter eggs, we are
seeking bags of individually wrapped
candy and little items, like stickers, balls, etc, Donations
can be dropped off at reception. If you have any questions
or would like to volunteer to help, please contact Meladee
Pick at (252) 677-9774, ext. 105.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Palm Sunday
9:00 am, April 5
Maundy Thursday
6:30 pm, April 9 Communion
Good Friday
6:30 pm, April 10
Easter Sunday
April 12
6:30 am & 9:00 am
Easter Breakfast between services
Communion at sunrise service
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Birthdays — Anniversaries — Christmas parties —
your average Wednesday night supper before
soccer practice — so many of our everyday
experiences and celebrations center around
mealtime. God is the original foodie — He created
food not only to fill our bellies, but also used it in
spiritually significant events throughout history.
But how can we foster fun, faith and fellowship
around our own tables?
Find out at Come to the Table and discover
how we can nurture deeper connections, one meal
at a time.
9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 21 Living Word Lutheran Church,
2240 Living Word Lane
Check-in & Coffee: 8:45—9:00 am
Cost: $25, which includes: • Lunch and refreshments • Chair Massage • Make-and-Take Craft • Fun food tastings
Register online by March 14 at mylivingword.com/special-events
Questions: Call (262) 366-2099
Ladies Day In Service Project We will be packing boxes for Sharing Our Bounty as well as packing backpacks of food for 24
students from Jackson Elementary School in need of weekend meals. Please participate in this
"Outreach Here" ministry by contributing single-serving food items from the list below. Place your
donation in the designated box by March 15. Contact: Connie Hansen (262) 366-2099.
Come to the Table Cookbook The Ladies Day In crew is putting together a Come to the Table cookbook and we
want your recipes! We are looking for Appetizers, Main Dishes and Desserts. There
are multiple ways to submit your recipe(s):
1. Email your recipe to [email protected]
2. Text a picture of the recipe to Audra Handschke (262-622-2813)
3. Put a copy of the recipe in the Handschkes’ church mailbox.
Recipe submissions will be accepted through Saturday, March 21.
Any questions please contact Audra.
Breakfast or cereal bars
Pudding cups
Granola/power bars
Goldfish crackers
PB crackers
Microwave popcorn
Single serving Spaghetti-Os
Single serving Easy Mac
Single serving ravioli
Pop-top canned soup
Single-serving ramen noodles
Instant oatmeal
Single-serving cereal
Fruit cups
Applesauce cups
Dried fruit
Peanut butter & Jelly
Beef or turkey jerky
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March Theme: It’s Love — Not Luck
“I form the light and create darkness: I make peace, and
Create evil: I the Lord do all these things.” Isaiah 45:7
Child Development Center News
ALL THE LITTLE CHILDREN
Important Dates
Friday, March 2
WBSD Schools Closed
CDC Wrap-Around Open
6:15 pm, Thursday, April 2
CDC Easter
Program & Carnival
WBSD Spring Break
April 6-13
No Part-Day 3K
No 4K classes
CDC Wrap-Around Open
April 6-8 & April 13
CDC CLOSED
April 9 Staff Inservice
April 10 Good Friday
2020-2021
4K Registration
Registration information for
the West Bend Schools 4K
partnership is being
communicated to families with
children in our care. Children
who live in the West Bend/
Jackson school district who are
at least four years of age on
or before September 1,
2020, are eligible to enroll in
the WBSD 4K Program.
Information Station
Looking for a form? Stop by the Information Station
on the wall in the CDC Lobby, where you’ll find registration
forms, 4K brochures, supply lists, calendars, parenting
articles and more!
Registration is Now Open:
• Fall 2020 Part-Day 3K is geared for three-year-olds
who need only an academic program and socialization
without extra day care. Your child must be three on or
before September 1, 2020.
• Summer Splash offers age appropriate excursions,
sports activities, art, reading time and more! Breakfast
and two snacks included in the tuition rate. Program
dates coincide with the West Bend School District
school-year end date. Spots fill up fast so don’t
delay! Registration form available at the
Information Station.
Scholastic Book Fair
One week only— Monday, March 2 to
Friday, March 6! All your favorite authors
and some new titles too to take home. See the
display in the CDC Lobby. Don’t miss out!
Payment Options
Pay electronically with Click-To-Pay. The Click-To-
Pay link is on your emailed invoice. Pay your invoice using
your credit card, debit card or bank account routing
information. Another option is to set up a scheduled
Electronic Check Payment. Request forms for EFT
payment transfers are located at the ‘Information Station’
in the CDC lobby. Please see Amy if you have any questions
or email [email protected].
My door is always open!
Kelly Patterson, Administrator
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Living Word Lutheran Church & Child Development Center
2240 Living Word Lane Jackson WI 53037
Phone: (262) 677-1685 Fax: (262) 677-1695
Day One – Ash Wednesday – Feb. 26 “Let There Be Light!”
Genesis 1:1-5 & Luke 22:1-20 “The Last Supper”
Day Two – Lent II – March 4 “Let There be Air!”
Genesis 1:6-8 & Luke 22:39-46 “The Garden of Gethsemane”
Day Three – Lent III – March 11 “Let There be Trees!”
Genesis 1:9-13 & Luke 22:47-53 “Jesus is Arrested”
Day Four – Lent IV – March 18 “Let There be Order!”
Genesis 1:14-19 & Luke 22:54-62 “Peter Denies Jesus”
Day Five – Lent V – March 25 “Let There be Fish!”
Genesis 1:20-23 & Luke 22:63-65 “The Guards Mock Jesus”
Day Six – Lent VI – April 1 “Let There be Us!”
Genesis 1:24-31 & Luke 22:66-23:25 “Jesus Before Pilate and Herod”
“Let There Be Life!” A Wednesday Evening Lenten Worship Series Based on Jesus’ Passion and the
Days of Creation. All services are at 6:30 pm
