(The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod)

210 East Pleasant Street Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066

Church Office: 262-567-5001 Daily Devotions: 262-567-1001 Website: www.splco.org

Worship Schedule: *Saturday 5:30 pm * Sunday 8:00 am Traditional in the Church * * Sunday 10:30 am Contemporary in the Church

St. Paul’s Mission Statement: “Reaching, Serving and Growing Disciples”

BIBLE STUDIES

Survey of Luke & Acts

567-5001 Sun. - 9:15 a.m. Fellowship Hall

Being Christian

567-8195 Tues. – 7:00 p.m. Muecke’s Home

Rev. Lance Armstrong O’Donnell, Senior Pastor Steven Scharnell, Vicar Rev. Ronald P. Krug, Pastor Emeritus Ben Mueller, Youth Director Rev. Paul Borgman, Pastor Emeritus Diane Bleke, Organist/Choir Director Fred Boldt, Interim Principal Kelly Kulas, Kinder Place Director Volume 20 Office Hours - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Number 51

WELCOME to everyone, especially our guests.

Your presence is important to us.

St. Paul’s is an evangelical Christian

congregation, embracing historic Christian

teaching on all doctrines, centered on Jesus

Christ. Our desire is to bring the Gospel both

to those who are searching for answers to the

meaning of life and to those who desire a

closer relationship with God. We here at St.

Paul's have chosen to align ourselves with the

teachings of the Lutheran Reformation, due

to the clarity with which these help us to see

the true meaning of God's Word.

Specifically, St. Paul's is a ministry of the

Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, one of

America's truly biblical churches!

• Members and guests: please fill out an

attendance card and place it in the

offering plate to indicate your presence

today. For Holy Communion, please read

our confession and indicate your

agreement with our beliefs by checking

the box next to the names of those

communing.

• Those sharing our beliefs, especially from

parishes in fellowship with us, are

welcome to receive.

• If you desire Holy Communion but hold a

confession differing from that of this

congregation, please speak with a Pastor

or an Elder.

• Non-communing, baptized children are

welcome to come to the table for a

blessing.

Please note: Half the inner circle of individual

glasses in each tray contains water with one

drop of communion wine for those hesitant to

drink larger amounts of wine. Those glasses

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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENTFOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENTFOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENTFOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Come to worship. As the prelude begins,

worshippers are encouraged to conclude

conversation and quietly prepare to enter

into the experience of worship.

Theme: Theme: Theme: Theme: Finding Fulfillment Part 3: Faith of a Child

Vicar: Vicar: Vicar: Vicar: Steve Scharnell

Traditional Service Divine Service 2, Setting 1, pg. 158 Divine Service 2, Setting 1, pg. 158 Divine Service 2, Setting 1, pg. 158 Divine Service 2, Setting 1, pg. 158

Contemporary Service Special OrderSpecial OrderSpecial OrderSpecial Order

December 22nd & 23rd, 2012

SAVE THE DATE!

St. Paul’s Dinner Auction

April 13, 2013

at the Golden Mast Inn

PRAYERS FOR THIS WEEK “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18

Those sick or hospitalized: MEMBERS – Martha Blanck (hip surgery); Ed Krelwitz; Mark Burdette; Frederic

Marohn; Quinn Bandomir; Harvey Rupnow (Shorehaven); Andy Stenson; Judy Hasenstein; Pastor Paul

Borgman; Pastor Ronald P. Krug; Elaine Bankert (Shorehaven); Vanessa (nee Stock) Hood - Leukemia;

Bernice Hoeft (Aurora); Jackie Fulmer; Marian Faltersack; Bill Duchow; Betty Bender; Doris Marrari; Iris

Jahnke; Dorothy Peterson (Shorehaven); Barb Krug; Mary Ann Schmitt; Betty Chatos; Crystal Parker.

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF MEMBERS – Those with cancer: Debbie Duchow (Bill Duchow’s daughter) -

brain and lung cancer; Terry (Marilyn Sherman’s) niece – breast cancer; Susie; Joann Romain - kidney cancer;

Ron Rafalski - throat cancer; Kathleen (12 years-old) - Lymphoma; Grace Wilhelm - Multiple Myeloma;

Nancy - breast cancer; Mrs. Susan Ohm; Richard Willey - bladder cancer; Lisa’s mom - colon & liver cancer;

Linda Winke (Pastor Winke’s wife) - breast cancer; Sarah Beine (stage 4 cancer); Marlene Thurs (Kelly

Kulas’s mother); Les; Rod; Kellie Kallies (Bill & Dorothy Duchow’s niece) - brain & lung cancer; Patricia

Bach (Cindy Lippert’s mom) - cancer; Marian Lippert (Les’s mother); Dick Olson (Leonhardt’s friend) Other:

Jody Nissen; Dan (stage 4 prostate cancer); George Derlein (Mike Papa’s brother-in-law) - waiting for a heart

transplant; Nephi Cardejon (brother-in-law of Mike Tanner) - heart surgery; Daut Gaba; Jon Franke - continued

healing; Mandy Bruce; Larry Kehl; Barb Pieper’s brother; Kelly Kulas (Kinder Place Director) - knee-

replacement surgery; Dan Brugger; Ken Lower - Alzheimer’s & broken hip; Shane; Scott Dahlke (Carl &

Gwen Nicholson’s friend); Tony Hopkins; Kim Pomeroy (Cindy Lippert’s cousin) - diagnosed with MS; Laura

(continued healing); Bob DeWitz (Jerry’s father); Joel (Tina Gartzke’s nephew); Paul Fellin.

Those serving in the military-deployed: Zach Howard, Theresa; Jim Carney; Phil Preston; Adam Becker,

Chad Kelling, Casey, Phil, Andy & Steve Koth; Luke, Jacob, Brian, Wayne Klamp, Randy, Jeff, Matt, Tom,

Brad, Ben, Mike, Rob, & Fabian Beats.

Those serving God as missionaries: Christie Nelson (China); Ray Wigdal (China); Dennis Denow (Thailand);

Jeff & Julie Vigil (Kenya); Bob & Chris Prouty (Australia); Pastor Reinke (Deaf Ministry); Rev. Bud Palmer;

St. John’s, Ashippun, WI; Brian & Jeanette Keller and the LCMS mission in the Dominican Republic. Those in need: Our Shut-Ins; the victims of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut and their families; a

member who was a victim of sexual abuse; the family of Joe Gemmel (Shirley Dibble’s brother-in-law) who

passed away; the family of Mary Giese (Pastor Behnke’s sister-in-law) who passed away; Butterfield family;

Schultz family; Camp LuWiSoMo as they begin preparations for next summer and begin construction on a new

Dining Hall; Victoria Berger to find a job; the Schmidt family; Dave - suffering from severe depression; Devin

Engel, seeking employment; Jacob.

Birthday: Arline Baumann - 89th - December 24th; Ewald Baumann - 90th - December 17th;

Cindy Lippert - December 21st

The Prayer Warriors of St. Paul's are praying daily

for these families and their needs..

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THANK YOU!

Thank you to all the cheerful givers that made it possible to help 124 families with food

this Christmas. Have a blessed Christmas. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion for God loves a cheerful giver.

~2 Corinthians 9:7

YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED ASAP

Brian and Jeanette Keller are winding up their service in the Dominican Republic before

the summer of 2013. With contributions trickling off, they need your financial support now

more than ever. Contributions may be made payable to LCMS South Wisconsin District

and mailed to:

Bob Mason--Missions Dept.

LCMS South Wisconsin District

8100 W. Capitol Drive

Milwaukee, WI 53222

Please put in the memo area of your check: Keller Dominican Support. Thank you for your

support.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC OPPORTUNITY

Brookfield Lutheran Church will be making a construction mission trip to the Dominican

Republic March 1-9, 2013 to build a group home. The approximate cost for plane tickets,

room and board, and van rental will be $1,200 per person. If you are interested in joining

the Brookfield Lutheran group for this mission trip, please contact Nancy Wolck at

paxnan@wi.rr.com. Brian Keller is wrapping up his service in the Dominican and plans to

finish his projects before the summer of 2013.

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

“Christmas is special because Jesus was born on that day,” declares Abbie, a St. Paul’s sec-

ond grader. Annalee adds, “[Christmas] means it was God’s birthday and that we should

celebrate Christmas to show that God was born.” Second graders know the “reason for the

season.” “Christmas is joyful, peaceful…and Jesus’ birthday,” states Madeline. And like

other St. Paul’s students, they know that “Christmas is special because God died for us,”

says Hannah. “Jesus was born for my sins and I want to thank Him for dying for me,” adds

Jacob. Mason writes that he “cares about Jesus more than presents. I like to have hot co-

coa.” And Michael writes “Christmas … it’s like my whole entire life. It is my favorite day

of the year.” Let us rejoice in this most special time of the year. We wish you a blessed

Christmas.

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LIFE IS PRECIOUS

... PLEASE SUPPORT WISCONSIN RIGHT TO LIFE WAUKESHA CHAPTER in the

newspaper ad in the Waukesha Freeman on January 22, 2013, the anniversary of Roe vs.

Wade (legalizing abortion on demand at any stage of pregnancy). A sign-up sheet is on

the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall, with an envelope for your contribution

(suggested $1 per name... but more is always welcome). We must get the names in by

January 8th, so our deadline is December 30th. Any questions, call or email Dorothy

Duchow 262-719-6649 or dorothyduchow@yahoo.com.

LUTHERAN SERVICE BOOK HYMNAL

The Board of Elders recently voted to replace our current Lutheran Worship hymnal

(1983) with the LCMS's most current hymnal, the Lutheran Service Book pew edition

(2006). Our goal is to make the transition before year-end. If you are interested in

purchasing the Lutheran Service Book ($23 per book) for your home, or for the church in

memory of a loved one, please contact Cindy Peartree in the church office at 262.567.5001

MOVING HELP NEEDED On Saturday, January 19th, Pastor Geske and his family will be moving to the Lake Geneva area. They are in need of moving help. Please contact the church office at 262.567.5001 if you are able to help.

NEEDED: APARTMENT/HOUSE FOR RENT We have a family that is in need of housing. They are looking for a 2-3 bedroom home that will accept pets. They will need to have it available by February 1st. If you know of a home or apartment, please call the school office at 567-5001.

NEW ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULES There are new schedules (Epiphany through Easter) available on the counter in the Altar Guild preparation area. If you weren’t emailed a schedule, you will find yours there with your name on. Please be sure to pick it up. Thank you.

A NEW STEPHEN MINISTA NEW STEPHEN MINISTA NEW STEPHEN MINISTA NEW STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING CLASS ISRY TRAINING CLASS ISRY TRAINING CLASS ISRY TRAINING CLASS IS STARTING SOON STARTING SOON STARTING SOON STARTING SOON Faith, listening, mercy, teaching the faith, encouragement, or knowing: Do one or more of these gifts describe you? If so, check out Stephen Ministry, our congregation's one-to-one care giving ministry. A new training class is starting in January. Contact Pastor Ronald Krug at 262-567-5001 if you are interested.

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LAST CALL FOR PICTORLAST CALL FOR PICTORLAST CALL FOR PICTORLAST CALL FOR PICTORIAL PHOTOSIAL PHOTOSIAL PHOTOSIAL PHOTOS We still need you to be a part of the Pictorial! If you missed all the photo sessions at St. Paul’s, Moments & Memories Photography has extended our deadline at their studio in Oconomowoc. However, you’ll need to have your photo taken by December 30th. Please don’t hesitate and contact them today at 262-560-0787.

ACTIVITY PHOTOS NEEDACTIVITY PHOTOS NEEDACTIVITY PHOTOS NEEDACTIVITY PHOTOS NEEDED BY THE END OF THEED BY THE END OF THEED BY THE END OF THEED BY THE END OF THE YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR If you have snapshots of church and school activities, please email them to John or Pam before the New Year to be included in the Pictorial. Thank You! (johnlm00@hotmail.com or pam_tanner@yahoo.com)

YEARYEARYEARYEAR----TOTOTOTO----DATE CONTRIBDATE CONTRIBDATE CONTRIBDATE CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS AVAILABLEUTION STATEMENTS AVAILABLEUTION STATEMENTS AVAILABLEUTION STATEMENTS AVAILABLE The 2012 year-to-date contribution reports are available in the narthex. They are updated through the end of November. Please collect your report and use it to compare to your commitment and plan for your year-end contributions.

2013 WOMEN’S RETREAT2013 WOMEN’S RETREAT2013 WOMEN’S RETREAT2013 WOMEN’S RETREAT

Attention ladies! Please join us for the 2013 Women's Retreat - March 8-10 at the beautiful Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI. The theme is "Spa for the Soul". Our guest speaker is Amy Meyer, LifeGroup Leadership Director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Madison. Registration forms are available at www.splco.org and in the church office. Sign up soon - the registration deadline is January 25! Please contact Michelle Pagenkopf (kraft225@gmail.com) or Sarah Esveldt (sjesveldt@gmail.com) with questions.

New for 2013!! Purchase a gift certificate for your loved one to attend the women's retreat. You may purchase a gift certificate in the amount of $25, $50, $100, or the entire fee of the retreat! Gift certificates will be available for purchase through the office or from the conference co-chairs (Michelle Pagenkopf or Sarah Esveldt). It's a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer!

"Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him." - Psalm 62:5

UPCOMING SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES

AND EVENTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2012

December 22 - January 1 Day School Christmas Break

December 22 - January 1 OFFICE CLOSED

Monday December 24 Family Worship service w/ Holy Communion 3:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service 4:30 pm Traditional Candlelight Service 6:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service 10:30 pm

Tuesday December 25 Christmas Day Service 9:00 am

Monday December 31 New Year’s Eve Worship 5:30 pm

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Opening Hymn: My Soul Rejoices LSB 933

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St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church, School, and Kinder Place has a multifaceted ministry.

There are many members, friends, and guests that come to St. Paul’s as an active part of these ministries at various hours and days of the week.

In light of the tragedy in Connecticut on December 14, 2012, we wish to remind everyone of our school/Kinder Place policy in regard to security. Our “Emergency Response Plan” (ERP) has been in affect for several years. The school and Kinder Place are secured daily when in session. Thus, anyone, entering to conduct business/work/meetings at St. Paul’s, must sign in and out at the church/school office before they can enter the areas occupied by students and staff. They are asked to stay within their group or activity and refrain from loitering in other areas of the church/school. This also applies to our “Before and After School Care” programs. This is designed to provide the safest possible environment for our children and staff. Safety procedures and drills are practiced on a regular basis from “Fire Drills” to “Lock Downs”.

The staff has been trained and directed to take immediate action when necessary to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

Your cooperation in following this ERP is deeply appreciated.

Fred Boldt, Principal

Hymn of the Day: My Soul Now Magnifies the Lord LSB 934

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First Communion Hymn: Christ Sits at God's Right Hand LSB 564

5 Then let us now draw near,

Washed in that precious flood

And enter the Most Holy Place

By Jesus’ blood.

From hearts that are sincere,

Let tongues our hope profess,

And trust anew God’s faithful grace

That we confess.

6 All praise to Christ we bring,

Our Lord who intercedes,

Our great High Priest enthroned above

Who knows our needs;

And to the Father sing

Our songs of thankful praise,

Who with the Spirit reigns in love

For endless days.

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MONDAY December 24th

NO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSED Christmas Eve Family Worship

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

Church Church Church Church

3:00 pm 4:30 pm 6:00 pm 10:30 pm

WEDNESDAY December 26th

NO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSED Praise Team Practice

Church

8:45 pm

THURSDAY December 27th

NO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSED Praise Team Practice

Church

7:00 pm

SATURDAY December 29th

Traditional Worship AA Meeting

Church Fellowship Hall

5:30 pm 8:30 pm

SUNDAY December 30th

Traditional Worship Public School Catechism Class

Bible Study Contemporary Worship

Peartree/Weber Rehearsal

Church Room 216

Fellowship Hall Church Church

8:00 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 10:30 am 4:00 pm

TUESDAY December 25th

NO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSED Christmas Day Worship

Church

9:00 am

FRIDAY December 28th

NO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSEDNO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSED

For the most current

information on St. Paul’s

happenings, please visit our

website at splco.org.

WHAT’S COMING NEXT WEEKEND?

Acolytes: Amber Nagel (5:30); Erika Reiner (8:00); Alayna DeWitz & Sarah Scharnell (10:30) Altar Guild: Margie Hertneky (5:30); Shirley Dibble & Marena Pine (8:00); Audrey Martens &

Gerri Zwieg (10:30) Elders: Don Gauerke (5:30); Bruce Bain (8:00); Kyle Swanson (10:30) Greeters: John Melvin (5:30); Bob Tetzlaff (8:00 church); Les & Cindy Lippert (8:00 school);

Anne Fait (10:30) Lectors: Don Gauerke (5:30); Cindy Lippert (8:00) Power Point Operator: Gary Pribnow Radio Host: Jim Juneau Ushers: Wilbur Pieper (5:30); Gary Flanagan (8:00); St. Paul’s Youth (10:30)

December 15th & 16th

Sat. 5:30 - 104

Sun. 8:00 am - 160

Sun. 10:30 am - 176

Church Attendance:

440 Total; 34 visitors; 406 members

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ST. PAUL’S JANUARY EPISTLE IS

NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR

WEBSITE AT SPLCO.ORG.

RADIO BROADCASTRADIO BROADCASTRADIO BROADCASTRADIO BROADCAST

St. Paul’s 8:00 am church service can be heard Sunday over WTKM (104.9 FM & 1540 AM) and/or on the web at www.wtkm.com.

FAMILIES WITH SMALL CHILDREN We rejoice to have families with small

children participating in our worship

services. There are baskets available

with items that might be helpful for your

children behind the back pews.

SERVING THIS WEEKEND

The radio broadcast this morning is sponsored by the Lippert family in praise to God for Cindy’s birthday on December 21

st…music leaders are Ms. Diane Bleke (all); In His Light (all)…special

music by Bill & Bobbie Scheuer (all Trad.)...acolytes are Jordan Weber & Alayna DeWitz (5:30);

Zander Mueller & Trevor Leonhardt (8:00); Ben Stache & Maggie Duchow (10:30)...altar guild are Jean Fisher (5:30); Shirley Dibble & Marena Pine (8:00); Cheryl Oelsner (10:30)...elders are Don Gauerke (5:30); Dave Meyer (8:00); John Melvin (10:30)…greeters are Rick Zastrow (5:30); Kim Tuff (8:00 church); Chuck & Jenny Laabs (8:00 school); Pam Tanner (10:30)...lectors are Barb Brockway (5:30); Dave Meyer (8:00)...power point operator is Erik Benes...radio host is Steve Hansen…ushers are Mike Papa (5:30); Dave Meyer (8:00); John Melvin (10:30)

St. Paul’s Church & School Office will be closed from December 24

th through January 1

st. If you

have an emergency during that time, you may contact the church office at 262.567.5001 and there will be a voice recording with information as to who you can call. Thank you!

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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Micah 5:2–5a But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little

to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall

come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel,

whose origin is from of old, from ancient days.

Therefore he shall give them up until the time

when she who is in labor has given birth; then the

rest of his brothers shall return to the people of

Israel. And he shall stand and shepherd his flock

in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the

name of the LORD his God. And they shall dwell

secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the

earth. And he shall be their peace. When the

Assyrian comes into our land and treads in our

palaces, then we will raise against him seven

shepherds and eight princes of men;

Hebrews 10:5–10 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he

said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not

desired, but a body have you prepared for me; in

burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken

no pleasure. Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come to

do your will, O God, as it is written of me in the

scroll of the book.’” When he said above, “You

have neither desired nor taken pleasure in

sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin

offerings” (these are offered according to the law),

then he added, “Behold, I have come to do your

will.” He abolishes the first in order to establish the

second. And by that will we have been sanctified

through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ

once for all.

Luke 1:39–45 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into

the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she

entered the house of Zechariah and greeted

Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting

of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And

Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she

exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among

women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And

why is this granted to me that the mother of my

Lord should come to me? For behold, when the

sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby

in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who

believed that there would be a fulfillment of what

was spoken to her from the Lord.”

December 22nd & 23rd, 2012