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12345 West Main St., An 1
March 2019 | VOLUME XXI | ISSUE 7
INSIDE this issue
Church & School News
& Events
Council Capsule
Highlights From the February
Council Meeting
Lenten Services
Lenten Schedule and Fellowship
Meal
Parish Nurse News
Is Your Child Well Enough to Go
to School?
Community Announcements
CAMM (Central Africa Medical
Mission) Update
March update from Beth Evans,
Nurse in Charge
March Church Calendar
Why is Easter so late this year? Why isn’t Easter Sunday on the same day every year? Why does Epiphany have to be the season that gets more Sundays because of it? Can’t Lent be longer? Why does it have to be 40 days long? For that matter, why do some give up things for Lent and why do we have midweek Lenten services? Why do some people put ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday? Why don’t some Christians observe Lent at all? What should we think? What should we do? Those are all good questions that seem to swirl about Lent. We can’t answer them all now, but I posed them just to get us thinking about why do we do what we do in the season of Lent. The Lenten season has always been a season of fasting, or giving up material pleasures. While fasting has become for some a good deed that earns merit toward God, that was not its original spirit. It has always been a way to put aside the worldly pleasures that can entangle, a way to provide a more contemplative spirit for repentance and preparation for Holy Week, for our Lord’s sacrifice on the cross, and for his resurrection from the dead on Easter Sunday. Because of some of the confusion behind fasting, we do not actively promote the outward fast, though you are certainly free to observe a fast. We do promote the original spirit behind the 40 day fast. It is a time of reflection and repentance. In the place of fasting, we have chosen to provide extra worship opportunities to accomplish the same purpose of contemplation and repentance.
It is a way to allow the Word of God to prepare our hearts for the Holy Season of Easter. It has been gratifying to see how many of us take advantage of the midweek Lenten services to prepare our hearts to appreciate with true repentance the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus and find full joy in his resurrection. The Lenten season is full of questions because it is full of customs and spiritual habits that may or may not have a holy purpose. It is fine to be curious about those questions and seek answers, but let our burning question always be, why do we do what we do? And may the answer always be that it leads us in a closer walk with Jesus to the cross where we find the answer to the question about our guilt over our sins, that is, full forgiveness through the blood of Jesus, shed to pay the price for all iniquity. Ash Wednesday will be on the 6th of this month. It is the beginning of our 40 day journey of reflection and repentance as we approach Easter. That makes it a special moment of the beginning of our somber, confident time of reflection. Please save the date that you may worship with us. As you can see within this newsletter our theme will be Three Words of Truth. The logo shows the three nails which are symbols of the truth we proclaim, forgiveness for all in the name of Jesus. Please make it a point to participate in our Lenten journey through worship, and consider inviting others to come along. It is the message of truth that we share, a message that gives real hope to the despairing.
Why Lent? By Pastor Loescher
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SENIORS
Donna Gutermann (3/18)
SEMINARY FOOD COLLECTION
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN SEMINARY FOOD BANK FOOD COLLECTION
March 1st - 15th, 2019 The Food Bank is run to assist the married students at WLS. These students work part-time jobs around their classes and their intensive studying and preparation, as they try to make ends meet to provide for their families. The donations provided are greatly appreciated by these future pastors and their families. Monetary gifts are very welcome (checks made payable to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary). These gifts are used to purchase grocery store gift certificates as well as other items needed by the Food Bank. Please DO NOT send items that are dented,
damaged, expired or close to expiring, or opened as the Seminary is not able to accept them. Below is a list of the most needed items:
RICE FLOUR & SUGAR CANNED FRUIT PASTA SAUCE CANNED TOMATO PRODUCTS SPICES (any kind) SOUP (any kind) COLD CEREAL OATMEAL MACARONI & CHEESE
KETCHUP MAYO GLUTEN-FREE ITEMS DIAPERS, WIPES BABY FOOD TOLIET PAPER PAPER TOWELS TOOTH PASTE SHAMPOO, SOAP LAUNDRY DETERGENT
Green collection tubs are located in the gathering space. THANK YOU for supporting our future pastors and their families!
CALL NEWS
Members of David’s Star,
After prayerful deliberation and
much encouragement from family, friends,
colleagues, members, parents, and students, I
have decided to continue my ministry here at
David’s Star. I am very much enjoying my
ministry at David’s Star and look forward to
continue building relationships and friendships
here as well.
In Christ,
Scott Beyersdorf
LADIES’ AID PLAY
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No meeting was held in February due to inclement weather, however, membership changes were discussed via
email amongst the board members.
Membership Changes
Incoming:
Feurig, Jack
Transfer from Morning Star, Jackson, WI
Feurig, Heidi
Transfer from Morning Star, Jackson, WI
Brandt (Schoessow), Kallie
Profession of Faith
Outgoing:
Enevold, Jared
Transfer to Grace, Milwaukee, WI
Treasurer’s Report – Josh Boeldt
Operating Budget Update
COUNCIL CAPSULE
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FEBRUARY MEETING
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LENT 2019
Please note that our evening Lenten Services will be held at
6:30 PM. Lenten meals will be served until 6:00 PM.
Lenten Service Times
3:45 & 6:30 PM
Lenten Meals
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
March 6th
(Ash Wednesday)
Pastor Loescher (David’s Star, Jackson)
Three Words of Truth: Is It I?
Matthew 26:20-25
March 13th
Pastor Henning, (St. Lucas, Kewaskum)
Three Words of Truth: Love One Another
John 13:31-35
March 20th
Pastor Rohrback, (Redeemer, Cedarburg)
Three Words of Truth: Watch and Pray
Matthew 26:35-41
March 27th
Pastor Woldt, (David’s Star, Jackson)
Three Words of Truth: I am He
John 18:3-9
April 3rd
Pastor Loescher, (David’s Star, Jackson)
Three Words of Truth: What is Truth?
John 18-33-40
April 10th
Pastor Hoogervorst, (St. Lucas, Kewaskum) Three Words of Truth: Take Him Away! John 19:14-18
LENTEN MEALS
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Our Lenten meal is offered Wednesday, March 6th – Wednesday, April 10th between
4:45 and 6:00 pm in the gym. Eight organizations at David’s Star are willing to serve a meal for this fellowship
opportunity. Everyone is invited to help with donations of food and/or serving. Sign-up sheets are on the table in the
gathering space. Thank you.
March 6 - Ladies’ Aid will serve German Potato Salad and ham
March 13 - Oasis Bible Study groups will serve chili and macaroni & cheese
March 20 - Teen A.I.R. will serve chicken chili, lasagna, and beef stew slow cooker meals
March 27 - Dartball Team and OWLS will serve shredded chicken on a bun with a variety of salads
April 3 – Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study will serve Sloppy Joe sandwiches
April 10 – Choir and Adult Handbells will serve baked potatoes and casseroles
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PARISH NURSE NEWS
I remember trying to decide when our children were able to return to school after a cold or the flu. Not always an easy decision! Missing work or making other arrangements for their care was tough! So I gathered a few guidelines from various online sources, (WebMD, KidsHealth)!
Fever: A fever of 100 degrees or more signals an illness that is going to make a student uncomfortable and unable to function well in class. A child should stay home until his or her temperature is less than 100 degrees for a day and she/he is feeling better. A fever the night before that comes down with Tylenol doesn’t mean they are better…it just means that the Tylenol did its job. Sometimes more rest is needed.
Vomiting, Diarrhea or Severe Nausea: These are symptoms that require a student to remain at home until a normal diet is tolerated the night before and the morning of school.
Infectious Diseases: Diseases such as impetigo, pink eye, and strep throat require a health care provider’s visit and prescription for medication. A student may return to school 24 hours after the first dose of an antibiotic and if he/she
is feeling well. Students with chicken pox may return to school when the scabs are completely dried and no new lesions are developing (5-7 days).
Rashes: Rashes or patches of broken, itchy skin need to be examined by a health care provider if they appear to be spreading or not improving.
Injuries: If a student has an injury causing continuous discomfort, then she/he should not attend school until seen by a health care provider or it improves.
Children who come to school are expected, with few exceptions, to participate fully in school activities. So send proper clothing to go out for recess. Encourage good handwashing. And keep your child home when not well enough to come to school! Call Grandma or Grandpa to come and spend the day, as they are usually more than happy to help!
Blessings from our Great Physician,
Sue Bolha RN
677-3485
IS MY CHILD WELL ENOUGH TO GO TO SCHOOL?
Blood Pressure Screening
March 24th; April 28th; June
23rd; July 28th; August 25th;
September 22nd; October 27th;
November 24th
Screenings take place in the nurses office located off of the gathering space, east of the elevator, between services.
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Join women from across the Synod, July 18-20, 2019 at Luther
Preparatory School in Watertown, WI to find out what “you also, like
living stones" means for your life. Be nurtured by God’s Word to
understand what that looks like at home and in the world. Be
encouraged by sisters in Christ in similar circumstances. Be
equipped with ideas and resources for life as a living stone. Most
importantly, see God’s design from God’s perspective. Visit
wels.net/wmconference for more information and registration. Early
bird registration is open! Lodging information is also available on
the website, however, carpooling from David’s Star may be an
option. Questions? Contact Jeanie Martin at [email protected]
or 414.801.8406
CHOIR CONCERT
The Wisconsin Lutheran Choir
presents its Spring Tour Home
Concert on Sunday, March 17 at 2:30
p.m. in the college’s Center for Arts
and Performance. Free tickets are
available by calling 414.443.8802.
CHRISTIAN BUSINESS
LEADERS SUMMIT
John McHugh of Kwik Trip, Inc. will
speak at Wisconsin Lutheran College
on Friday, March 22. The Christian
Business Leaders Summit, which
costs $50 per person, begins at 10:45
a.m. and includes networking, lunch,
and McHugh’s talk on "A Kwik Look at
Christian Leadership." For more
information, visit wlc.edu/CBLS.
WLC CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Wisconsin Lutheran College is
accepting nominations of candidates
for Dean of the College of Adult and
Graduate Studies. Visit wlc.edu/hr for
a position description and nomination
form.
WELS WOMEN’S MINISTRY CONFERENCE
The Christian Women's Leadership Circle hosts its annual Butterfly
Brunch at Wisconsin Lutheran College on Saturday, March 9 at 8
a.m. The speaker will be author and storyteller Kimberly Joy
Krueger. Her keynote speech is titled “Telling Your Extraordinary
Story.” For more information or to register, visit
wlc.edu/butterflybrunch.
WLC BUTTERFLY BRUNCH
The Kettle Moraine Lutheran Adult Chorale will present its spring
concert at Crown of Life Lutheran Church, 1292 Tally Ho Trail (on
Hubertus Road) in Hubertus, on Sunday, April 7, at 4:00 p.m. The
concert will be a hymn festival, featuring several hymns and
hymn-based anthems for the Epiphany, Lent, and Easter seasons.
Many of the songs in the concert will also include participation from
the assembly, accompanied by organ, brass, handbells, percussion,
and other instruments. A freewill offering will be gathered.
HYMN FESTIVAL CONCERT
WLC NEWS
LUTHER PREP SACRED SPRING CONCERT
Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 PM in the Luther Prep gym.
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It’s a rainy evening and I can hear thunder in the distance. We’ve had quite a wet rainy season in Malawi and
there were areas where flooding was a problem here in Lilongwe. Because of the rain, the maize crops the
farmers carefully planted are growing well in most of the country. People are busy tending their fields. But this is
the hungry season here in the rural areas because this year’s maize is still a long way off from harvesting and
people’s maize from last year is becoming used up. If they are too poor to buy maize from those who still have
more than they need, there isn’t enough to eat.
The Lutheran Mobile Clinic (LMC) distributed ground maize and soya or World Food Program “Supercereal” to
339 malnourished children in 2018. Our Nutritionist, Jean Kanyemba, uses weight, height, and upper arm
measurements (MUAC) of children to assess their nutritional status. She teaches mothers about the variety of
foods children need in their diet, and demonstrates how to prepare them. While maize “nsima” is a filling food, it
lacks many vital nutrients for growth. Jean writes about a new Malawi Government program in which the LMC
helps to distribute micronutrient powder for children:
“Malawians still risk a great chance of developing micronutrient deficiencies and stunted growth. Health
authorities indicate that currently only 8% of children between 6 and 24 months old are fed with minimum
acceptable diets to avoid stunted growth. Currently, micronutrient malnutrition is a public health problem with
about 63% of children under 5 years old being anemic. (Ministry of Health, 2017)
Micronutrient powder, or ndisakanizeni (mix me) is a mixture of 15 vitamins and minerals, namely vitamin A,
B1, B2, B6, B12, D, E, C, niacin and minerals including copper, zinc, iron, selenium, iodine and folic acid. These
are essential for the good health of children aged 6 to 24 months, a transitional period from exclusive breast
feeding to complimentary foods. The powder is tasteless and the small packet easily mixes with a small amount of
maize porridge or other food. It also helps to improve a child’s appetite. One packet is to be given to a child with a
meal every other day. All children can receive the micronutrient powder except those who are severely and
acutely malnourished and are already receiving other forms of nutrient supplements such as Ready to Use
Therapeutic Foods (RUTF).
The micronutrient distribution replaces a previous governmental initiative which made sure that factory food
products such as cooking oil, sugar and bread were fortified with vitamin A. That approach could not benefit each
and every child because not all families could afford to buy these products. The micronutrient powder is a way to
reach more children with more nutrients, inexpensively. It depends on primary healthcare clinics such as ours who
partner with the Ministry of Health to reach many rural children at risk of stunted growth. Educating mothers,
screening the health passports of eligible children and handing out the micronutrient packets after under-fives
vaccines are given is done with the assistance of the HSAs (Health Surveillance Assistants), our Nutrition officer,
and LMC support staff.”
The Lutheran Mobile Clinic in Malawi strives to give appropriate preventive healthcare to people in the villages
we serve, in order for them to have healthier, longer lives. Our prayer is that their time of grace is extended, that
those who haven’t yet believed the Gospel will be given that opportunity.
Yours in Christ, Beth Evans, Nurse in Charge
To learn more about CAMM or how you can
get involved contact Linda Liesener at
[email protected] or 262.677.3844
CAMM (Central Africa Medical Mission)
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David’s Star Evangelical Lutheran Church
2740 David’s Star Drive
Jackson, WI 53037
www.davidsstar.org
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