CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH
| Your Weekly E-Newsletter -- Thursday October 5, 2023 | |
Reflection on this weekend's Scripture reading | |
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As we patiently wait for the pastor God has chosen for us, we will be featuring a devotion or other commentary on a verse or section from the readings for each weekend. Each devotion will note its source.
Our Old Testament lesson this week is from Isaiah 5:1-7. This devotion focuses on the clever use of similar sounding Hebrew words to get the hearer’s attention. It is from "Unveiling Mercy" by Chad Bird.
“Mishpat and Murder”
“For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the House of Israel, and the men of Judah are His pleasant planting; and He looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; for the righteous, but behold, an outcry!”
Isaiah 5:7
There must have been an audible gasp from the Jerusalem crowd. There stood Isaiah, preaching. He'd reeled in his listeners by singing a song of a vineyard, the Lord's vineyard. God worked His fingers to the bone for this vineyard. Cleared away the stones. Planted choice vines. Then He waited. Finally, harvest time arrived. And this vineyard, for which the Lord had gone above and beyond, what was its fruit? What did God harvest?
He looked for mishpat, but behold, mispach!
He looked for tzedaqah, but behold, tze’aqah !
No translation can do justice to this masterful pairing of rhymes. He looked for the correcting of wrongs (mishpat [justice]) and found only wrongdoing (mispach [bloodshed]). He looked for what was right (tzesaqah [righteousness]) and found only the cries of those who had been wronged (tze’aqah [outcry]).
The vineyard parables of Jesus grow from the literary soil of this one -- only Christ adds a postscript. Rather than destroying His vineyard, He hands it over to those who will produce its fruit (Matt. 21:43). By the Gospel, He calls and gathers servants through whom the Spirit works faith, hope, love, justice, and righteousness in the world.
Defend Your vineyard, O Lord, from all enemies, and produce in us fruits in keeping with repentance.
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Day of Pentecost
19th Sunday
after Pentecost
October 7-8, 2023
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PRESIDING MINISTER: Pastor Mark Knappe
SERMON: The Reverend Bishop Dan Selbo
ASSISTING MINISTER: Jessica Dudzik (Saturday); Scott Langelin (Sunday)
DEACONS:
· Saturday: Mary Ellen Thiede
· Sunday: Linda Thorpe, Pat Foy, Diane Grundman
ACOLYTES:
- Jackson Gall and Xavier Griese
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE:
USHERS:
- Ed Ramthun and George Sedivec
LECTOR:
ALTAR GUILD:
- Marge Tyne and Shirley Brodell
GREETERS:
- Peggy Langelin
- Linda Thorpe
- Judy DeBruine
FELLOWSHIP:
- Audrey and Norm McGarvie (P)
FLOWERS:
- Kay and George Sedivec in celebration of their 52nd anniversary
POWERPOINT TECH:
LIVESTREAM:
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Change in worship time on Saturday, October 7
NALC Reverend Bishop Dan Selbo will be here for the NALC Mission District Convocation and will be leading worship this weekend.
To coordinate the service with the agenda of the Convocation, the Saturday worship will be at 1:00 p.m. (instead of 5:00 p.m.). The Sunday service will be at the usual 9:00 a.m. time.
We are so pleased to have Bishop Selbo with us for the weekend and hope you'll attend one of these services.
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WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN
MISSION DISTRICT CONVOCATION
October 6-7, 2023
Calvary Lutheran Church
Calvary is pleased to again host the annual Mission District Convocation of the North American Lutheran Church on October 6-7. This year we will be honored with the presence of our Bishop, Dan Selbo. Bishop Selbo will address the Convocation on Saturday, October 7 and preach at the closing worship liturgy. We invite you to attend and meet your fellow brothers and sisters from our Mission District as we all seek to do the Lord's will among us.
DETAILS: The Convocation will begin on Friday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m., followed by the James Kealey concert at 7:00 p.m. Registration on Saturday will be from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. and concludes with a worship service at 1:00 p.m. Bishop Selbo will be presiding over the closing liturgy.
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New prayer requests or any updates to this current list should be directed to Cindy Zilske in the Church office (office@calvarylc.com).
Prayers of God's grace and peace to the family of: Helen 'Jo" Shannon who passed away on September 24, 2023. A private gathering and burial were held at Wisconsin Memorial Park.
New Prayer Request: None
Ongoing short-term prayer requests: Bruce Steffens; Wayne and Pat Dieck; Mark Knappe; Sue Rowe; Donna Schroeder; Jan Chesner; Marilyn (friend of Judy Sayas); Wolf Knappe (father of Pastor Mark Knappe); Sue Miller (sister of Mary Ellen Thiede); Mark Sturms (cousin of Cindy Zilske); Peter Vang (relative of Ka Thao); Edward Hermann (son of Marilyn Hermann); Becky (friend of Jane Taufner); Courtney Cook (friend of Lenny Graffin); Dennis Krupa, Nate Kreiter, Matti Beilfuss (friends of Rick Kegel); Laura Burger (Calvary member and twin sister of Linda Richmond); Ron Parker (brother of LInda Thorpe); Sharon Anderson (mother of Deron Anderson); Lou Dangler (friend of Evelyn Ceci); Andy Jacobs (friend of Evelyn Ceci); Paul Mahn (son of Shirley Mahn); Hunter Green (nephew of Andy and Angie Schatz); Tom Schatz (father of Andy Schatz); Susie Barnhart and Amy Clark (friends of Megan Scott); Delores Seel (mother of Keith Pierce); Gary Zikmund (friend of George Sedivec); Tony Shemberger (father of Amy Blobaum)
Please continue to pray for: God’s guidance and support for our Call Committee, and that the Holy Spirit is working in the heart of the pastor He wishes to call as the next pastor of Calvary.
Serving in the Military: Dan Berger (serving in the U.S. Marines); Kevin Butler (son of Heidi Powers, serving in the U.S. Army); Ben DeYoung (son-in-law of George and Kay Sedivec, serving in the U.S. Air Force); Alex Olson (U.S. Air Force, grandchild of Ardath Olson); Kyle Pierce (son of Karen and Keith Pierce, serving in the U.S. Army); Karmen Thomas (friend of Tony and Krista Dentice serving in the U.S. Army); Nicole Wahlgren (serving in the U.S. Army National Guard); all military chaplains; and all veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
For All Men and Women Serving: Police Officers, Firefighters, EMT's; Health Care workers and First Responders.
Serving in the mission field: Our NALC missionaries and missionaries everywhere bringing the gospel to the ends of the Earth.
Long-term prayer list:
Calvary members: Pat Corcoran; Ron Foster; Grace Gunnlaugsson; Bev Lawson; Shirely Mahn, Nadine Schuelke; Gloria Strei; Pat Treutelaar; Janet Zastrow
Non-members: Mary (sister-in-law of Jane Taufner); Lauren (granddaughter of Scott and Peggy Langelin); Dennis Reich (friend of John and Mary Lau); Curt (friend of Larry Bonier); Pastor Mark Gehrke (son of Lois Gehrke); Barb Anderson (friend of Lisa Grossman); Gareth George (cousin of Judy Sayas); Monica Barchus (niece of Ernie Kretschmann); Michael Rossa (Lucy Dallman's son); Karen (friend of Lydia Trudell); Susan Petropoulos (sister of Wayne Johnson); Tom Dallman (husband of Lucy Dallman); Laura Lynn (friend of Pastor Jerry and Nancy Wittmus)
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Audrey McGarvie, 10/1
Kris Larsen, 10/2
Joanne Schultz, 10/2
Grace Moritz, 10/3
Angie Schatz, 10/3
Zackery Griese, 10/9
Everett Lambert, 10/9
Jill Voss, 10/10
Shirley Brodell, 10/11
Judy Kestly, 10/11
Carolyn Schuelke, 10/11
Gideon Himsel, 10/12
Elise Baumgartner, 10/16
Randy Wizner, 10/16
Adam Kershek, 10/19
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Jon and Sandy Voerman, 10/5 (38 years)
Wayne and Carole Wegner, 10/5 (60 years)
Norm and Audrey McGarvie, 10/7 (62 years)
Rich and Cindy Rooks, 10/9 (36 years)
Mark and Lydia Trudell, 10/9 (41 years)
Kurt and Jeanne Duch, 10/10 (42 years)
Brian and Kara Kretschmann, 10/10 (3 years)
Herb and Judy Grospitz, 10/11 (48 years)
Pat and Joyce Foy, 10/14 (23 years)
George and Kay Sedivec, 10/16 (52 years)
Erik and Erica Zipp, 10/20 (16 years)
Lesly and Roger Evert, 10/22 (12 years)
Matt and Hannah Ware, 10/26 (4 years)
Mark and Sheila Kershek, 10/27 (28 years)
Bob and Diana Streicher, 10/28 (34 years)
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Congregation Participation Requested
“Freely you have received, freely give” from Matthew 10:8 is this year’s theme for the stewardship campaign. As you know, Pastor Ken has composed wonderful inspirational letters which went with the campaign materials each year.
This year, the Stewardship Committee would like the congregation to share a short paragraph on why giving is important to them and/or their family. We know God has given us many gifts. What are our gifts to God? These paragraphs will be included in the letter and/or displayed in the Narthex.
Paragraphs should be sent to Cindy Rooks at Finance@Calvarylc.com or the Calvary office by Sunday, October 15. Know that sharing your paragraph is another gift to God. Thank you!
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Worship Bags for younger children are available in the Narthex near the coat closet. Please take one for your younger child(ren) to use during the service.
Bags should be returned to the basket near the stand after the worship service.
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October Youth Group Events:
Elementary School (1st - 5th grade)
Monthly Youth Group, Sunday October 22, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Middle School (6-8th grade)
Monthly Youth Group, Sunday, October 15, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Corn Maze, Saturday, October 21, Noon - 5:00 p.m.
High School (9-12th grade)
Monthly Youth Group, Sunday, October 8, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 29
11:15 a.m. - Noon
Church Parking Lot
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Friends are always welcome to join us for any Youth & Family Ministry events! | |
If you didn't get a chance to pick up the bulletin with upcoming Youth & Family Ministry events, you can link below to see all the fun activities planned for us. Paper copies are also on the Opportunties kiosk in the Narthex. | | |
Below are highlights from the September 19 Council Meeting:
- Reminded of the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Mission District Convocation being held at CLC on Friday, October 6th (beginning at 1pm) and continuing into Saturday, October 7th, culminating with a worship service at 1pm. All Calvary members are not only invited to attend, but encouraged to attend the Convocation. A nominal registration fee of $15 per person for one or both days will be collected at the door.
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Noted that there will be no 5pm worship service on Saturday, October 7th; NALC Reverend Bishop Dan Selbo will be officiating at the Saturday 10/7/2023 1:00 pm worship service and also at the Sunday, 10/8/2023 9:00 am worship service
- Learned about the Organ Concert being performed by James Kealey on Friday, October 6th from 7pm-8:30pm, followed by a "Meet and Greet" fellowship opportunity in the Fellowship Hall (all are invited to attend)
- Requests for continued prayers for the Call Committee as they diligently work towards discernment of God's plan for Calvary's next pastor
- Plans are continuing to progress for reinvigorating Small Group Ministry at CLC - details will be shared with congregation later this fall with planned implementation early in 2024
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October Mission of the Month
Broomtree Ministries and Shepherd's Canyon
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October's Mission of the Month supports two ministries focused on providing pastoral retreat ministries.
Wouldn't you like to help in making possible a counseling ministry for the restoration of hurting clergy couples and other professional church workers? Is there a need for such a ministry? Absolutely! Check out the facts below.
- 20% of pastors are "in crisis" - they are just "hanging on," coping with the issues they face day-to-day
- Among Protestant clergy, an incredible number quit the ministry every month!
- Only 50% of pastors entering the ministry today will make it five years
- 8O% of pastors say that the ministry has had a negative impact on their family
- Upwards of 70% of pastors fight depression
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Broom Tree Ministries provides spiritual retreats for pastors and their spouses. The retreats are designed to provide uninterrupted time with God in rest, reflection, and beauty. Broom Tree prioritizes good food and lots of time with spouses. Our guests consistently experience "aha" moments that bring clarity and challenge for the next season of ministry. Since 1997 we have been strengthening the church one pastor at a time.
Broom Tree retreats are held in Michigan and more information
can be found at
http://broomtreeministries.org
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Each Shepherd's Canyon seven-day retreat includes up to four client couples (singles are welcome), two counselors - male and female - and a retreat chaplain.
Our twelve retreat therapists have a combined 250 years of counseling experience! All counseling is Bible-based. Shepherd's Canyon Retreats are held at Standing Stones Retreat Center near Wickenburg, AZ.
Learn more about Shepherd's Canyon at www.StandingStonesAz.org.
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To support this important Mission of the Month, you may include it in your weekly offering envelope or designate the donation as "Mission of the Month" in your online giving.
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There will be a short time of fellowship following the organ concert on Friday night. If you can bring a dessert of any kind (cookies, bars, etc.), please drop off in the Fellowship kitchen by noon on Friday. Thank you in advance! | |
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Pre-Service Hymn Sing!
Sunday, October 22
8:45 a.m.
In lieu of Prelude music, would you like to get a chance to sing your favorite hymn or worship song as your prepare for service? You can bring your hymn request with you, or email to Nicole in advance at music@calvarylc.com.
Nicole will also offer some brief "Tips and Tricks" for better singing so that we can all be more confident. We can all learn to sing on a higher level than we currently do - there are many ways to do that. She'd like to give you some "tricks" to think about the next time you sing ... let's unite our voices and sing to the glory of God!
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Facing tough times? Need a Christian Friend?
Stephen Ministry is here to help. Free, just like God's love.
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Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by Stephen Leaders to offer high-quality, one-to-one Christian care to people going through tough times. A Stephen Minister usually provides care to one person at a time, meeting with that person once a week for about an hour.
If you, or someone you know, could benefit from this important ministry, please contact Scott or Peggy Langelin at 262.853.0018.
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Women's Book Group
October 9, 2023 - 12:30 p.m.
Media Room
In September 1949 Jacqueline Bouvier arrives in postwar Paris to begin her junior year abroad. She’s twenty years old, socially poised but financially precarious, and all too aware of her mother’s expectations that she make a brilliant match. Before relenting to family pressure, she has one year to herself far away from sleepy Vassar College and the rigid social circles of New York, a year to explore and absorb the luminous beauty of the City of Light. Jacqueline is immediately catapulted into an intoxicating new world of champagne and châteaux, art and avant-garde theater, cafés and jazz clubs. She strikes up a romance with a talented young writer who shares her love of literature and passion for culture – even though her mother would think him most unsuitable.
But beneath the glitter and rush, France is a fragile place still haunted by the Occupation. Jacqueline lives in a rambling apartment with a widowed countess and her daughters, all of whom suffered as part of the French Resistance just a few years before. In the aftermath of World War II, Paris has become a nest of spies, and suspicion, deception, and betrayal lurk around every corner. Jacqueline is stunned to watch the rise of communism – anathema in America, but an active movement in France – never guessing she is witnessing the beginning of the political environment that will shape the rest of her life—and that of her future husband.
Evocative, sensitive, and rich in historic detail, Jacqueline in Paris portrays the origin story of an American icon. Ann Mah brilliantly imagines the intellectual and aesthetic awakening of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, and illuminates how France would prove to be her one true love, and one of the greatest influences on her life.
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Worship Attendance/Giving and Giving Options | |
Giving to the NALC Campaign | |
Just a reminder that contributions to the NALC's 20/20 Vision Campaign need to be designated as "NALC" either on your giving envelope or on your check. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Rooks at finance@calvarylc.com.
For an update on the NALC's 20/20 Vision campaign, click on the link below to watch an update from Bishop Selbo. This video highlights the work we are doing, the ways in which gifts to the initiative are already being used, and the impact future gifts will have in our shared witness and mission.
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Online giving provides options!
While cash and checks are always welcome, the “Give Online” button on the Calvary Lutheran Church website provides another option. And, with the expansion of our vendor’s software, the options are now expanded and customized. In addition to giving to the General Operating Fund, Building Fund and Mission of the Month, you can now specify contributions for Altar Flowers, Sunday Morning Fellowship Treats, NALC, etc.
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Please note that contributions to the Mission of the Month are allocated to the organization for the month in which the donation is made
If you have any questions or would like to make a pledge, please contact Cindy Rooks, Finance Secretary, via email at finance@calvarylc.com or (262) 786-4010.
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Weekly Men's Breakfast
Wednesdays at 7 a.m.
Maxim's Restaurant
18025 W. Capitol Drive
Brookfield
The restaurant seating has been reconfigured in compliance with social distancing requirements.
All men are invited to attend!
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Monthly Men's Gathering
Fellowship Hall
Thursday, October 19, 2023
6:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Ernie Kretschmann at erniekretschmann@gmail.com
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Do you need a new Church Directory? | |
The Calvary Church Directory is available electronically or in paper format. If you'd like an electronic copy, please send an email to Sue Rowe at communications@calvarylc.com.
There are also printed copies available in the church office.
If there are any changes to your phone, email or address, please advise the Church office. Any updates should be submitted to Cindy Zilske at office@calvarylc.com.
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Sanctuary Flowers
A wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one is by sponsoring flowers at our altar. The cost is $35 and you may take them home following the Sunday morning worship. (If you'd prefer, you can leave the flowers at church to be enjoyed in the church office.)
The 2024 sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex, near the door to Fellowship Hall.
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We invite you to provide
Hospitality Treats on Sunday
We invite you to stay after worship on Sunday mornings and enjoy fellowship time and a treat/cup of coffee in Fellowship Hall.
If you'd like to provide treats (donuts, bagels, etc.) for Sunday hospitality time, there is a sheet on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. You may bring the treats (six dozen) and drop them off in the kitchen, or simply add a “P” behind your name, pay $30 to the church office and the treats will be purchased for you.
The sign up sheet for 2023 has been posted on the bulletin board. Thank you for your support!
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Live Stream Attendance Link | |
If you watch our services via the Live Stream, please take a minute to let us know. There is now a link called "Online Worship Attendance" on the page where you access each week's service.
We appreciate you taking the time to complete this each week. It helps us know that our Live Stream is being viewed and by whom.
Thank you!
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The right side of the Sanctuary (as you face the altar) is equipped with a hearing loop system which transmits an audio signal directly into a hearing aid via a magnetic field. This greatly reduces background noise, competing sounds, reverberation and other acoustic distortions that reduce clarity of sound.
Most hearing aids are equipped with a t-coil and connecting to this system is an easy switch on the hearing aid. If you need assistance during worship with this system, please reach out to an usher or any staff member.
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The church office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. The door that is closest to the office (NW corner) will be open during those hours.
Please check in with the office staff so we know you are in the building.
The office phone number is (262) 786-4010. Feel free to leave a message if you call after hours and we will contact you the next day.
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