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The Voice Online
Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Green Bay, WI
March 2013 Volume 1, Issue 15
The Good Samaritan and the Beaten Man By: Pastor Dave Hatch
A fundamental teaching of the Holy Father’s is
that the Church is a "Hospital" which cures the
wounded man.
But first, who are these “Church Fathers”? The
Church Fathers, Early Church Fathers,
Christian Fathers, or Fathers of the Church were early, often influential theologians, some
of which included eminent Christian teachers
and great bishops. The term is used of writers
or teachers of the Church, not necessarily
"saints", and not necessarily ordained, though
many are honored as saints in the Roman
Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox,
Anglican, and Lutheran Churches, as well as in
some other Christian groups.
Once again, a fundamental teaching of the Holy
Father’s is that the Church is a "Hospital"
which cures the wounded man. In many
passages of Holy Scripture such language is
used or can be inferred. One such passage is
that of the parable of the Good Samaritan:
"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed,
came where he was. And when he saw
him, he had compassion. So he went to
him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on
oil and wine; and he set him on his own
animal, and brought him to an inn, and
took care of him. On the next day, when he
departed, he took out two denarii, and
gave them to the innkeeper, and said to
him, 'Take care of him; and whatever more
you spend, when I come again, I will repay
you." (Luke 10:33-35).
The Church Fathers would tell us, in this
parable, the Samaritan represents Christ who
cured the wounded man and led him to the inn,
that is, to the "Hospital" which is the Church.
Several of the Church Fathers would tell us, it
is evident here that Christ is presented as the
Healer, the physician who cures man's
maladies and that the Church is presented as
the true Hospital. It is very characteristic that
Saint John Chrysostom (one of the Church
Fathers), analyzing this parable, presents these
truths emphasized above.
Here is how he sees the parable’s meaning, and
our part in it…
Man's life "in Paradise" was reduced to a
life governed by the devil and his wiles.
"And fell among thieves," that is in the
hands of the devil and of all the hostile
powers. The wounds man suffered are the
various sins, as the prophet David says:
"my wounds grow foul and fester because
of my foolishness" (Psalm 37). For "every
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sin causes a bruise and a wound." The
Samaritan is Christ Himself who
descended to earth from Heaven in order
to cure the wounded man. He used oil and
wine to "treat" the wounds; in other words,
by "mingling His blood with the Holy
Spirit, he brought man to life." … Mingled
together they have the power to unify the
scattered mind. "He set him in His own
beast," that is He assumed human flesh on
"the shoulders" of His divinity and
ascended incarnate to His Father in
Heaven. Then the Good Samaritan, i.e.
Christ, took man to the grand, wondrous
and spacious inn - to the Church. And He
handed man over to the innkeeper…
saying: "Take care of the Gentile people,
whom I have handed over to you in the
Church. They suffer illness wounded by
sin, so cure them, using as remedies the
words of the Prophets and the teaching of
the Gospel; make them healthy through
the admonitions and comforting word of
the Old and New Testaments."
In the interpretation of this parable by Saint
John Chrysostom, it is clearly shown that the
Church is a Hospital which cures people
wounded by sin and the bishops and priests are
the therapists of the people of God.
And to make a longer story shorter, Our
Saviour Lutheran is a hospital. The broken are
brought here, and Christ, working through us,
brings healing to their souls. Likewise, we are,
both the sick and Christ in us, our Healer.
Some folks stay away from the Christian
church, saying, “it is a place for weaklings.”
Truth be told, we are weak, worn and troubled,
and Christ is our Great Physician. The Church,
the gathering place where His Word and His
people gather, is very much like that place
where the Good Samaritan took that weakened,
beaten man and restored him to health.
We are in Lent. That is a time of reflection and
contemplation for the redemption and
reconciliation won us in Christ’s victory, at the
cross and open tomb, over sin, death and the
power of the Devil. Wow, what He has done for
us! And now, set free from that deadly trap, our
life is one of ongoing healing, like a lifetime
patient in a hospital.
When new folks are drawn here to worship,
they are coming for a healing of the soul in the
Lord’s hospital.
Wowsers! The parable of the Good Samaritan
may have a lifelong new meaning for us!
Volume 1, Issue 15 - March 2013
‘The Voice Online’ is published monthly by
Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All rights
reserved. No portion of this publication may be
reproduced without permission.
Edited by Mark Stone.
Please feel free to contact the church office with
constructive suggestions and/or comments at
[email protected]. Thanks to those who have
already commented! We are always seeking
more congregational input and submissions.
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OFFICIAL ACTS
Membership Changes:
IN: Doug and Pamela Gossen, Matthew Gossen, Katelyn Gossen
OUT: Amy Lin Nelson and baptized child, Emily Her; Gerald Kirchman; Chad and Katie Dalebroux
Received their Crown:
Gary Lee Mueller
June 26, 1964 ~ December 17, 2012
Funeral service held on December 21, 2012 Lorraine M. Pieschek
May 2, 1918 ~ January 2, 2013
Funeral service held on January 7, 2013
Steven Anderson
October 16, 1052 ~ January 17, 2013
Funeral service held on January 21, 2013
April 2013 OSLC Usher Schedule Day Date Service Lead Usher Team
Thu. 04-Apr 7:00 pm N. Krueger †UN; †UN; †UN
Sun. 07-Apr 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 07-Apr 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 07-Apr 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu. 11-Apr 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 14-Apr 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 14-Apr 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
Sun. 14-Apr 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 18-Apr 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 21-Apr 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 21-Apr 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 21-Apr 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Thu. 25-Apr 7:00 pm N. Krueger †UN; †UN; †UN
Sun. 28-Apr 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 28-Apr 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 28-Apr 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
† UN -Usher Needed: If you'd like to volunteer as an usher, please contact the lead usher of the group you'd like to join, or contact Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014 or email [email protected]
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EVENTS TO REMEMBER
There are many events coming up at Our Saviour in the next few months. So that you can add them
to your calendar and plan accordingly, they are listed below. Continue to watch the weekly
announcement sheets, newsletter, etc. for more details:
April 7 Adult Confirmation at 9:15 and 10:45am services
April 11 Monthly Fish Fry
April 21 Trinity Spring Musical (grades K-4) at OSLC at 2pm
April 28 2nd Graders receive Faith Alive Bible; 3rd Graders receive
Luther’s Small Catechism at 9:15am service
May 1 Last night for Confirmation, Youth Night and Wednesday Night Café
May 2 8th Grade Confirmation examination at 7pm service
May 4 Ladies’ Luncheon at OSLC
May 5 8th Grade Confirmation at 10:45am service**
May 10 Monthly Fish Fry (last one until September)
May 10 Trinity Spring Musical (grades 5-8) at OSLC at 6:30pm
May 12 Mothers’ Day
May 13-14 Last Day of Preschool Classes
May 18 Kids’ Only Rummage Sale from 8am-noon
May 19 Servant Appreciation Potluck and Ice Cream Social
from 9am-12:30pm (no 10:45am service)
May 19 Last Day of Sunday School
May 30 Trinity 8th Grade Graduation
May 31 Last day of Trinity classes
June 24-27 Vacation Bible School
July 4 No Mid-week services
August 17 Super Sale
** Confirmation for 8th graders will now occur on an annual basis on the first Sunday of May each year,
replacing the Fall confirmation for 9th grade.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
120 S. Henry Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
(920) 468-4065
Senior Pastor – David H. Hatch Church Office – Michelle Burhite
(920) 465-8118 (920) 468-4065
[email protected] [email protected]
Associate Pastor – Greg Hovland Preschool Director – Christina Scholz
(920) 544-3614 (920) 468-3596
March 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
3 LHM Sunday 7:45am Trad Worship
9:15am Praise Worship
4K Preschool sings
9:15am Beginnings
9:30am Sunday School
10:45am Trad Worship
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6pm PS and 4K
Family Night
7pm Elders Meeting
NO 4K CLASS
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7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
6:30pm Cub Scouts
7pm Choir Practice
NO PS CLASS
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9am Truth Project
9:15am PS/4K Field trip
12pm Staff Meeting
3pm Youth Night
4pm Worship Service
4:45pm Café Open
6:30pm Worship
6:30pm Truth Project
7pm P&F Board
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4pm Fish Fry Prep
6pm Praise Band
NO PS CLASS –
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
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8
5pm Monthly Fish
Fry
NO 4K CLASS –
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
2
3:30pm Open
Gym
9
3:30pm Open
Gym
NEWLHS Expo
10 Mite Box Sunday 7:45am Trad Worship
9:15am Praise Worship
9:15am Truth Project
9:30am Sunday School
10:45am Trad Worship
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6pm Church Council
12
7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
7pm Choir Practice
13 12pm Staff Meeting
3pm Youth Night
4pm Worship Service
4:45pm Café Open
6:30pm Worship
6:30pm Beginnings
7:30pm Youth Board
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6pm Praise Band
Help for the Homeless
Collection ends
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16
9am Men’s
Retreat
3:30pm Open
Gym
17 St. Patrick’s Day 7:45am Trad Worship
9:15am Praise Worship
w/ Holy Baptism (2) and
SS assistance
9:15am Beginnings
9:30am Sunday School
10:30am Fellowship Hall
Rental
10:45am Trad Worship
w/ Holy Baptism
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7pm Board of
Education
19 7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
6:30pm Cub Scouts
7pm Choir Practice
20
9am Truth Project
12pm Staff Meeting
3pm Youth Night
4pm Worship Service
4:45pm Café Open
6:30pm Worship
6:30pm Truth Project
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6pm Praise Band
22
11:30am Trinity
Early Dismissal
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3:30pm Open
Gym
24 Palm Sunday 7:45am Trad Worship
8:45am Truth Project
9:15am Praise Worship
9:30am Sunday School
10:45am SS Lenten Pageant
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6:30pm GBLSA
7pm Stewardship
SPRING BREAK
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7am Bible Study
8am OLM Meeting
9am Bible Study
7pm Choir Practice
SPRING BREAK
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12pm Staff Meeting
6pm Praise Band
6:30pm Beginnings
SPRING BREAK
28 Maundy Thursday
4pm Worship Service
4:45pm Café Open
6:30pm Worship Service
SPRING BREAK
29 Good Friday 12pm Office Closed
12:15pm Worship
1:15pm 7 Words
Vigil
7pm Worship
SPRING BREAK
30
3:30pm Open
Gym
31 Easter 5am Silent Prayer Vigil
6am Trad Service
7:45am Trad Service
9:15am Praise Service
10:45am Trad Service
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Out of the History Books…
From The Voice ten years ago, as we were moving
into the new building…
On the Count of Three, Everybody Move, One, Two, Three...
The pastors are at the liquor store asking for empties.... boxes that is.
The hallways are busy with the movement of hand trucks transporting book laden containers, files and
furniture. Men are seen carrying tables and scores of chairs from the church basement, up stairs and
down hallways. Shiny toilets get flushed for the first time. The first sound of a basketball bouncing in the
MPR [Multi-Purpose Room] is heard. Windows encounter their first Windex washing. Floors meet a wet
mop like the hull of a new ship meets a champagne bottle. Chalkboards begin their Gospel storytelling in
just-unwrapped classrooms. The new kitchen grill sizzles its first burger while the big oven rolls out its
#1 loaf of bread in its new home. Worshippers will bid a "See ya later" to the Sanctuary as it once was,
longing to see it's new appearance in the months down the road. Hymnals will be moved to a temporary
worship location where songs will be sung while surrounded by fresh paint and curing mortar.
Oh the changes! Oh the excitement!
This newsletter comes to your door just as the doors open on the new addition. They open into the future,
into God's workshop.
SEROOGY’S FUNDRAISER FOR EASTER
Our Saviour’s Preschool is holding a fundraiser, selling Seroogy’s chocolates and coffees, just in
time for Easter. Order forms are on the office bulletin board. You can place your money in the
secretary’s mailbox (outlined in red) indicating that the money is for your Seroogy’s order.
Checks should be payable to Our Saviour Preschool and orders must be placed no later than
Friday, March 8th.
Save yourself a trip to Seroogy’s and have it delivered to church for you! Fundraising prices are
THE SAME AS in the store. Items available to order include:
CANDY BARS – 1.75 oz SIGNATURE COFFEES – 14 ounces
Chocolate Meltaway Bar $1.50 REGULAR
Dark Chocolate Bar $1.50 Columbian $11.00
Mint Chocolate Bar $1.50 Hazelnut $11.00
Crispy Chocolate Bar $1.50 Holiday Traditions $11.00
Jamaican Me Crazy $11.00
EASTER BASKET ITEMS
Solid Chocolate Bunny – 4 oz $3.20 DECAF
Solid Chocolate Lamb – 4 oz $3.20 Columbian Decaf $12.00
Butter Fudge Egg – 7 oz $4.50 Holiday Traditions Decaf $12.00
Holiday Traditions Decaf $12.00
GIFT BOXES – 9 ounces Jamaican Me Crazy Decaf $12.00
Chocolate Assortment $11.00
Meltaway Assortment $11.00
Mint Meltaways $11.00
Caramels $11.00
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Helping the Homeless
“The supplies that were given are more than toothpaste and toilet paper; they are a sign that the community cares. Thank you.” Thomas,
Shelter Resident
We will be collecting NEW hygiene and cleaning
items for local homeless shelters and crisis
agencies through 91.9/91.5 The Family’s 21st
annual “Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive in
collaboration with the Brown County Homeless
& Housing Coalition and the Brown County
United Way from February 22 through March
17.
Please place your donations in the Help for the Homeless collection box located by the coat room
elevator by March 17th. Supplying these items
to the shelters will help them direct their limited
resources to providing qualified staff, counseling,
food and shelter to those they serve. The most
requested items include laundry detergent,
garbage bags, dental and hair care items,
diapers & wipes, tissue, and soap (a list of items
can be found by the donation boxes). Your
donations will remain in this community. Thank
you!
More info can be found at www.thefamily.net or
call 1-800-236-9364.
Rummage and Bake Sale
The LWML at Christ of the Bay Lutheran
Church (450 Laverne Dr., Green Bay) will hold
a rummage and bake sale on Saturday March
16th from 8:00am-2:00pm. Items for sale will
include furniture, small appliances, toys, books,
clothing, and more. Please join us. A portion of
the proceeds from this sale will benefit Green
Bay Trinity Lutheran School.
Taking Orders for Easter Lilies
Sign-up now to beautify the Sanctuary at Our
Saviour with Easter Lily plants for Easter
morning. Sign-up sheets can be found on the
Narthex counter or you can email [email protected].
The cost for each plant is $10. Please put $10 in
one of the envelopes provided by the sign-up sheet
and place it in the offering plate (remember to
include your name and envelope number). We will
take orders until Sunday, March 17th. If you have
any questions, please call Michelle in the office at
(920) 468-4065.
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SAY IT WITH FLOWERS
Why not put flowers on the altar to honor a birthday, anniversary, or any other special occasion for
which you want to give thanks to God? It’s EASY! Just sign up on the calendar in the Flower Book,
which can be found on the shelf at the west side of the Narthex. Find the date you want to sponsor,
write in the occasion for the celebration, and include your name (i.e. Mary’s 45th Birthday from the
Gary Wallace family or in loving memory of John Jones from the Alex Smith Family). The cost is
$30. Place your donation (checks payable to Our Saviour) in an envelope, include your name and
envelope number and a note that the donation is for altar flowers, and place the envelope in the
offering plate.
You may also bring your own flowers and vase for display instead of having the Flower Committee
purchase them for you. Please include a note with your sponsorship that you will bring your own.
You are encouraged to sign up at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of your special occasion
(many weeks are open now, but don’t wait too long!). After the 10:45am service on that day, you
are welcome to take the flowers home for your enjoyment. We do ask that you do not take the
vases from church but bring one from home to use for transportation.
If you have any questions about this procedure, please feel free to call Michelle in the office at
(920) 468-4065 or send an email to [email protected].
The Altar By: Jennifer Damp
We all know it’s there, but what is it, who prepares it, and where did it originate? The altar, which
is the raised table where the Holy Communion is received, and the offerings to God are placed,
must be maintained. The Altar Guild is the group in each church that devotes it’s time to
maintaining the altar. We keep the candles filled, prepare Holy Communion, change Paraments
(the colored linens on the Altar and Pulpit), and we keep the altar clean. This is where we are
making our offerings to the Lord and receiving His Body and Blood. The history of the Altar is
found throughout the Bible. The ancient altar was the focal point of all religious devotion and
aspiration. The Lord met with His children at the altar then and He will meet with His children at
the altar today. What a miracle and blessing! A very special thank you to those of you who have
become new members, as well as the members who have remained in service. God is shining His
light through you and the work you do.
3From the Negev he went from place to place until he came to Bethel, to the place between Bethel
and Ai where his tent had been earlier 4and where he had first built an altar. (Genesis 13: 3-4)
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OSLC Business Directory Advertisements in the business directory help Our Saviour defray the cost of ‘The Voice Online’
each month. If you would like to advertise, please contact Michelle in the Church office
at (920) 468-4065 or [email protected].
Please support the sponsors who help support us!
Out of the mouths of Babes
“It’s very important to be quiet in church…because people are sleeping.”
“Jesus, if you can’t help me be a good boy, it’s OK. I’m having a good time like I am.”
“Grandpa, you are just like God! He’s really old too!”
“Lord, forgive us our trash baskets as we forgive those who put trash in our baskets.”
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from e-mail. Amen.”
