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The Messenger OCTOBER 2016; Vol. 05, Issue 10

From Pastor Kleinschmidt

t has been nearly 10 years since the new church building was dedicated on October 29, 2006. At this milestone it is good to reflect on what the

church is and what it is not. Our congregation made a huge leap of faith to move forward and construct a new sanctuary and church building. Any project of a scale like this that a congregation endeavors to accomplish can lead to wringing of hands and uncertainty of what the future holds. Our comfort here is that whether we worship in a 108 year-old church or a 10 year-old church, the Church remains the same. As God’s people we gather around Jesus Christ our head and are individually members of his body. The people of God who have faith in Jesus Christ are the church. That church is located in our community, right here, at St. Jakobi. Things can be going great or they can be going horribly wrong and yet still we know that the church will always remain. Sometimes congregations grow and sometimes they dwindle. But that’s not an indication of the health of a congregation. The health of the congregation is seen in the individual members. Are they attending to the hearing of God’s Word? Are they growing in love and service? Are they growing in faith and trust? Jesus is the source of a healthy congregation. We don’t look to buildings and stained glass. They don’t make up the church of Christ and they don’t show us what is healthy either. As a congregation our eyes are focused on he

who is the one mediator between God and men, the God-man, Jesus Christ. But even as we gather to worship in our “new” church building we are reminded of the past and those who have gone before use. We see the sacrifices that the church, the people of God, had made in the past. They had stained glass to show the glory of God and they constructed a beautiful Altar, Pulpit, and Baptismal font. We see these things but the greatest reminder of those who have gone before is at the Altar rail. The semi-circular

Altar rail serves to remind us that the circle is not complete. The circle of the Altar rail finds its completion in heaven. As we kneel to receive the body and blood of the Lamb of God we join in worship with the angels, archangels, and all the company of heaven. The innumerable company of heaven even now includes the people of God, the people of St. Jakobi who have died in this Christian faith. The church gathers at the Communion rail and we have union with our Savior Jesus Christ and we have union in worship with our

dearly departed loved ones. The church goes on. The church, the people of God will live forever. Buildings are built, buildings are destroyed. The things of this world grow and fall but the church of God lives for all of eternity. All for the glory of God! In Christ, Pastor Kleinschmidt

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A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF ST. JAKOBI LUTHERAN CHURCH IN SHAWANO, WI

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ST. JAKOBI NEWS & EVENTS __________________________________________________________________________

RURAL & SMALL TOWN MINISTRY CONFERENCE

On October 15th, beginning with registration at 8am, LCMS Rural and Small Town Ministry will present “Engaging Your Community” at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bonduel. This EYC is geared for single and multi-point parishes in rural and small town settings. Ideally, a pastor and three to four lay leaders will attend together. Congregational leaders will examine their communities and consider ways they can serve the unique needs of their particular communities. Participants will identify personal and congregational assets they have in place and make plans for utilizing their resources to engage their respective communities. One of the important themes of the event will be on building and strengthening partnerships as multi-point parishes and individual congregations explore ways to work together for the needs of their communities.

Many congregations today are concerned about shrinking membership and fewer children and families in worship. There is no “one size fits all” solution however congregational leaders will be encouraged as they see new opportunities for engaging their communities and are filled with hope for the future.

If you are interested in attending, talk to Pastor and check the bulletin board in church. The presentation will go from 8:30am-3pm and lunch will be provided. Cost of attendance is $25.

POTATO PANCAKE DINNER Thank you to everyone who helped make the Potato Pancake Dinner a success. If you have never been on that committee, you may not understand the amount of planning that goes into. Our thanks should go to them and everyone else who peeled potatoes, cooked, served, and cleaned.

REFORMATION SERVICE On Saturday, October 29th, at 5:30 at St. James Lutheran Church there will be a joint Reformation Service hosted by all the LCMS congregations in our area. Our regular Saturday evening service will be cancelled that night in order to help people attend this special service. Please consider coming to this as we celebrate the grace given to us in Christ Jesus by faith alone as revealed by Scripture alone.

REV. JOHN EYER PIANO CONCERT Come and enjoy a program of solo piano music presented by Rev. John Eyer (pastor of St. Paul Lutheran - Stony Hill and Zion Lutheran in Gresham). This performance will take place on Sunday afternoon, October 2nd, at 4:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Pastor Eyer invites you to enjoy an hour of music by Mozart, Rachmaninov, Dvorak, Massenet, Prokofiev and a touch of jazz with arrangements by Art Tatum. Refreshments will be served.

CHURCH VOTER MEETING The Quarterly Voter meeting will be held on October 30th after church. Preliminary agenda items include the 2017 Budget and election of officers. There will be more agenda items to come.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Upcoming lessons at Sunday School: 10/02 The Fall of Jericho 10/09 Deborah 10/16 Gideon 10/23 Samson 10/30 Ruth

CHURCH OFFICERS We are looking for new officers to fill the following positions for our congregation in our upcoming election in October: Vice-President, Church Secretary, Elder, Trustee, Boards of Education and Stewardship. If you are interested in serving the Lord for one of the positions, please take a form in the narthex to be filled out and place in the Elders box when completed.

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FELLOWSHIP You have all been asking for it, so here it is: Fellowship will be at Yoder’s Essen Haus in October! That’s Friday, October 14th at 6:30. Menu: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, vegetables, cake, and cherry and apple pies. Be sure to sign up Sunday, October 10th if you’d like to go. Sylvia is looking forward to having us…and our singing! She remembered that. Their son is now 1 year old. Call Don or Joanne with questions.

FUNERAL – KAREN LANE Karen Lane passed away on August 31st and her funeral was September 8th. We give thanks to God that He called her to faith and blessed her in her earthly life and that she now rests from her labors.

LWML ZONE 13/14 FALL RALLY The Zone 13/14 Fall Rally will be held Saturday, October 8th at 9am with registration beginning at 8:30. Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 Superior Ave., Oconto will be the host congregation. The Christian Life Topic is “Serving the Lord with Gladness” and the speaker will be Becky Haltaufderheid and she will speak about her mission trip to El Salvador. You can find more information on the church bulletin board in the hallway.

LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY FAIR & AUCTION Plans are progressing to make the 7th Annual Family Fair and Auction on Saturday, October 15, at the Boarders Inn and Suites in Shawano a most enjoyable event for the whole family as well as a profitable fundraiser. Join in the 4-mile or 1-mile run/walk at 10am and/or have your children participate in the ¼ mile Kids’ Run at 11am. Registration forms are available at www.wrlhs.org or register that morning from 9-10am. Race entry fee will include a t-shirt and a coupon for half off the price of the lunch meal. There will also be outside games for the children. Lunch will start at 11. Cost will be adults $8, children 5-12 $5, and four and under free. The silent auction will run from 10am-1pm; live auction begins at 1pm. Donations of pies, bars, tortes, plus silent and live auction items will be greatly appreciated. Look for a sign-up sheet in the narthex for any food donations. Contact the high school at 715-745-2400 for auction item donations. Pick up of larger items will be arranged. Mark your calendars now

and come to support the mission of the high school which is to bring quality, Christ-centered secondary education to the youth in Shawano County as well as surrounding counties.

MISSING DISHES Perhaps you prepared a dessert or salad for a funeral. Did you remember to pick up your dish afterwards? If not, your dish is calling your name. They are located above the coat rack to the right of the mailboxes in the Narthex.

UPCOMING READINGS AT CHURCH October 2nd: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Luke 17:1-10 October 9th: Ruth 1:1-19a 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 October 16th: Genesis 32:22-30 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 October 23rd : Acts 15:12-22a James 1:1-12 Matthew 13:54-58 October 30th: Revelation 14:6-7 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36

LUTHERAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION In order to assist LCMS Lutherans and congregations, a new Credit Union has been started. This credit union is for members of LCMS congregations and offers a full-range of banking products. They offer online and mobile banking with a network of over 5,000 ATMs. This no-cost banking option may be just what you are looking for with the service you desire. You can find out more at www.lutheranfcu.org.

HIGHER THINGS YOUTH CONFERENCE We will begin planning for a Youth Group trip to the Higher Things Conference being held at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN next summer, July 25th-28th, 2017. The theme is Here I Stand. Registration forms need to be given to Pastor by November 1st. This is for all youth who are beginning 8th-12th grades. You can get more information at www.HereIStand2017.org.

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LIBRARY NEWS PLANTING SEEDS

(Book Section 1) In the small Illinois town of Bradbury, change doesn't come often, and it certainly doesn't come easily. So when Pastor Fletcher hires Emily Duke as the new choir director at Zion Lutheran Church, he unknowingly sets in motion a chain of events that turns the life of his congregation upside down. The crusty church secretary, Mrs. Scheinberg, must learn to adjust her curmudgeonly ways. Zion's talented but pompous organist, Evan Ebner, must recognize his shortcomings. Emily must come to terms with her past. Even Pastor Fletcher must face reality when his world is shaken by the baggage Emily brings and by the handsome Zachary Brandt who pursues her.

PORTALS OF PRAYER The Church purchases 125 Portals of Prayer and 5 copies that are in Large Print. They are free for you to take. This little daily devotional book has a Bible reading and Psalm with a devotion that ties to the reading. There are also prayers in the back that are tied to the Church Year and for each day of the week. You can pick up your copy by the Guest Book or on the Bulletin table. Your old Portals of Prayer can be placed in the basket and they will be donated to Christians who need devotional material.

SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS BEGUN!

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10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH DEDICATION On October 29, 2006 the worship service began in the old church and then the people processed to the new church and the new church was dedicated to the glory of God.

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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS: 1 - Kailyana Zaitz 1 - Keegan Gast 2 - Elfrieda Buettner 2 - Jennifer Kroenke 2 - Mike Hein 2 - Brandon Clark 4 - Tristan Buntrock 6 - Elizabeth McDowell 6 - Marilyn Burlo 7 - Audrey Sperberg 7 - Barbara Bahr 7 - Kathy Teetzen 8 - Gavin Opperman 8 - Shirley Ritch 10 - Matthew Horne 10 - Garrett Giese 10 - Mark Kroenke 10 - Gunnar Hein 11 - Elroy Wendt 11 - David Schoenike 11 - Roy Habeck 11 - Taylor Genke 12 - Mandi Reinke 12 - Jay Schuettpelz 12 - Roxy Martzke 13 - Wade Bohl 14 - Brad Teetzen 15 - Will Teetzen 16 - Carl Gebert 18 - Steve Schultz 19 - Kalen Kroenke 19 - Donna Lopez 20 - Wyatt Rassmussen 22 - Thomas Tuma 22 - Nolan Kleinschmidt 25 - Jean Heinritz 25 - Laura Prodell 27 - Justin Cotter 28 - Pamela Anderson 30 - Jim Schroeder

A BIRTHDAY PRAYER

Heavenly Father, our times are in Your hands. Look with favor on name as he/she celebrates his/her birthday. Grant that he/she may continue to grow in wisdom and grace. Strengthen his/her trust in Your goodness and bless him/her with Your abiding love all the days of his/her life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES: 02, 1999 - Gregg & Emily Pleshek 02, 1999 - Shawn & Wanda Stueck 02, 1993 - Tabb & Sarah Magee 04, 2014 - Derek & Courtney Drake 08, 2005 - Jeremy & Nicki Meyers 11, 1986 - Bruce & Michelle Teetzen 13, 2007 - Scott & Sara Steinke 13, 2012 - Josh & Bobbi Jo Ladwig 16, 1971 - Virgil & Cindy Gueths 16, 1999 - Scott & Lori Wendorff 16, 2004 - Holly & Mike Weatherwax 17, 1987 - Robert & Lori Buettner 19, 1974 - Richard & Judi Raddant 20, 1979 - Joel & Vicki Buettner 22, 1960 - Leroy & Audrey Sperberg 22, 1949 - Eldor & Norma Martzke 25, 1975 - Gary & Marlene Weckwerth 26, 1985 - Brad & Heidi Teetzen 28, 1989 - Brad & Lorine Raddant 28, 1999 - Brian & Kris Johnson

AN ANNIVERSARY OF MARRIAGE PRAYER O Lord Jesus, Your mercies are new every morning. We thank You for another year of married life together for name and name. Open their hearts always to receive more of Your love that their love for each other may never grow weary but deepen and grow through every joy and sorrow shared; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Contact the Church Office if you find anything in need of correction to the Birthdays and Anniversaries.

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October 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Elders: Sat: Tom Tuma Sun: Jon Wesenberg Spec: Brian Sperberg

Altar Guild: Lorine Raddant Barb Bubolz Donna Lopez Joan Stoehr

1 6:30 Service (HC) Acolyte: Hunter Hawkinson

2 9:00 Service (HC) 10:30 Ed. Hour Acolyte: Taylor Johnson

4:00 Pastor Eyer Piano Concert - Bonduel

3 6:15 Choir Practice 7:00 Altar Guild

4 5 1:00 Ladies Bible Study 3:30 Catechism 6:30 Bible Study

6 1:00 Bible Study

7 8 8:00 Men’s Breakfast 6:30 Service (HC) Acolyte: Alex Owen

9 9:00 Service (HC) 10:30 Ed. Hour Acolyte: Alec Radddant

10 6:15 Choir Practice

11 6:30 Elders

12 3:30 Catechism 6:30 Bible Study

13 1:00 Bible Study

14 6:30 Fellowship @ Essen House

15 8:30 Rural Ministry Meeting

6:30 Service (HC) Acolyte: Tristan Szucs

16 9:00 Service (HC) 10:30 Ed. Hour Acolyte: Payten Thompson

17 6:15 Choir Practice

18 7:00 Council Meeting

19 3:30 Catechism 6:30 Bible Study

20 1:00 Bible Study

21 22 6:30 Service (HC) Acolyte: Gabriella Wendorff

23 9:00 Service (HC) 10:30 Ed. Hour Acolyte: Kloie Boyles

24 6:15 Choir Practice

25 26 3:30 Catechism 6:30 Bible Study

27 1:00 Bible Study

28 29 5:30 Reformation Service @ St. James, Shawano

30 Reformation Day (Observed) 9:00 Service (HC) 10:30 Ed. Hour 10:30 Quarterly Meeting Acolyte: Isaiah Gueths

31 6:15 Choir Practice

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St. Jakobi Lutheran Church

W 8089 County Rd. A Shawano, WI 54166 715-524-4347 www.stjakobi.org

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“We Preach Christ Crucified”

Church Services: Saturday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 9:00am

Bible Study:

Wednesday at 6:30pm, Thursday at 1:00pm, and Sunday at 10:30am.

Sunday School: Sunday at 10:30am