CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH
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HYMN SING THIS SUNDAY
Join us before worship on Sunday, April 21 at 8:45 a.m. to sing some of your favorite hymns. You can request any hymn from the pew hymnals.
A member has requested two songs that aren't in our hymnals: "Not I, But Through Christ in Me" and "Wonderful, Merciful Savior". Copies of the lyrics will be available on the stands near the doors to the Sanctuary.
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INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY
BINGO!
Friday, April 26, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Join in the fun for all ages! We will have a great night full of fun, prizes, laughter and and friendship.
Please sign up on the COMING EVENTS kiosk in the Narthex.
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This Week's Devotional - Listening for the Promise
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By what power or by what name did you do this?”
- Acts 4:7b
Important people are mentioned in today’s passage. They were men of power and position; they were from the high priestly family. They were accompanied by the rulers, elders and scribes. These men made up the Jerusalem Sanhedrin, the ruling body of the Jews. The court was mostly made up of Sadducees, men from a sect of Judaism that did not believe in resurrection. Though some Jews believed in a doctrine of resurrection, the Sadducees adamantly rejected it.
This is why the disciples’ preaching was particularly disturbing to them. They could not allow the idea of resurrection to gain popularity among the people. They had to put a stop to it, so Peter and John were arrested. The catalyst for this arrest was the healing of the lame beggar who asked Peter and John for alms. Instead of money, Peter commanded the lame beggar to walk, by the name of Jesus. Peter gave the man a new life and then told the amazed crowds that it was not by his power or ability that the beggar was healed; the healing came by the power of the one they had crucified, the one God raised from the dead.
Peter told the people, “Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.” He spoke about the forgiveness that comes from Jesus Christ. The court asked Peter and John about the power and name they invoked for the healing. Peter answered, “If we’ve been arrested because we kindly helped a cripple, then know this: it is Jesus’ name that healed the man.” Jesus is the source of their power.
The Sanhedrin might have let them go, except they did more than just heal the man. They offered forgiveness of sins, the same blasphemous crime that Jesus committed. The Sanhedrin, especially the high priests, rejected the capstone of everything the disciples preached: the resurrection of Jesus which gave Him the authority to transform the world. This was the crime for which they had been arrested.
The proclamation that Jesus is the only way to salvation took away the power of the Jewish leaders; that is why they destroyed Jesus in the first place and why the world still threatens the faithful today. We need not fear because Jesus continues to be the power and authority behind the forgiveness that blots out our sins.
Source: Sola Worship Resource - Weekly Devotional
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New Member
Information Session
Interested in joining our Calvary family of faith? Pastor Jerry Wittmus will conduct a New Member session on Sunday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Grab a cup of coffee and meet him in the Conference Room (in the hallway by the church office) following service. If you have questions, contact the church office at 262.786.4010.
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 20-21, 2024
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PRESIDING MINISTER: Pastor Jerry Wittmus
ASSISTING MINISTER: Pat Foy
DEACONS:
Saturday: Sue Rowe
Sunday: George Sedivec, Everett Lambert, Judy Kestly, Andy Foy
ACOLYTE: Bristol Nowicki
USHERS: Scott and Lisa Grossman
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Lizzy Dudzik
LECTOR: Ruth Brostowitz
ALTAR GUILD: RoJean Holler
GREETERS:
- Carol Roe
- Jonni Roush
- Judy Sayas
FELLOWSHIP: Glori and Eloise Kurth
FLOWERS: Tom and Sue Sadowsky
POWERPOINT OPERATORS:
Saturday: Cindy Rooks
Sunday: Jessica Dudzik
LIVESTREAM OPERATOR: Sue Rowe
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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).
New prayer requests: Mary Nelson (friend of LInda Thorpe); Jan Sperry (friend of Judy Sayas)
Ongoing short-term prayer requests: Sue Rowe; John Schwartz; Evelyn Ceci; Jonni Roush; Scott Grossman; Laura Burger; Creig Moritz (brother of Bryant Moritz); Melinda Santoyo (niece of Sallie Schulz); Taylor (granddaughter of Lenny Graffin); Edward Hermann (son of Marilyn Hermann); Mike Burkhardt (nephew of Helga Willett); Larry Larsen (brother of Kris Larsen); Nick Budney (son of friend of Lenny Graffin); John Kretschmann (brother of Ernie Kretschmann); Lisa Haggadone (daughter of Sallie and Gerhard Schulz); Jim Sanborn (friend of Linda Thorpe); Drake Ferber (Judy Sayas' neighbor's son); Jean (friend of Linda Thorpe); Richard and his wife (friends of Joanne Schultz); Kathy (friend of Judy Sayas' sister); Christine (cousin of Judy Sayas); Peggy (niece of Judy DeBruine); Sandy (friend of Linda Thorpe); Jim Walters (cousin of Krista Dentice); Lynn Weber (godmother of Angie Schatz); Karly Bambanek (friend of Joanne Schultz); Peter Vang (relative of Ka Thao); Courtney Cook (friend of Lenny Graffin); Nate Kreiter, Matti Beilfuss (friends of Rick Kegel); Sharon Anderson (mother of Deron Anderson); Lou Dangler (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).
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: 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); Nicole Wahlgren (serving in the U.S. Army National Guard); all military chaplains; and all veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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: Jan Chesner; Pat Corcoran; Wayne Dieck; Ron Foster; Bev Lawson; Shirley Mahn; Nadine Schuelke; Jan Tschetter; Pat Treutelaar; Janet Zastrow
Non-members: Ron Parker (brother of Linda Thorpe); 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); 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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Gerhard Schulz, 4/18
Mark Trudell, 4/18
Heidi Powers, 4/19
Cathy Wahlgren, 4/19
Dave Altman, 4/21
Nicole Nowicki, 4/22
Megan Scott 4/22
Ruth Brostowitz, 4/23
Lois Gehrke, 4/23
Jerry Wittmus, 4/24
Lee Tyne, 4/25
Mary Ellen Thiede, 4/27
Matt Powers, 4/29
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Rich and Tina Baumgartner 4/20 (33 years)
Tom and Sue Sadowsky 4/20 (39 years)
Tom and Mary Ellen Thiede 4/24 (48 years)
Chuck and Jan Lukasik 4/25 (43 years)
Chuck and Norene Giuliani 4/26 (44 years)
Ed Ramthun and Cathy Way 4/27 (22 years)
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Are You Missing Anything?
Missing a mitten or scarf? A toy or book? Our Lost & Found bin is overflowing. If you think you've left anything in a pew, classroom, nursery or Fellowship Hall, please take a look at the items that have been collected.
The Lost & Found bin is located in the closet across from the restrooms.
Unclaimed items will be donated in May, so please take a look!
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LAKE COUNTRY DOCKHOUNDS BASEBALL GAME
The Church Life Committee has planned a fun outing to see the Lake Country Dockhounds play the Lincoln Saltdogs on Sunday, June 30 at 1:05 p.m. The team plays at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Park, located jin Oconomowoc just south of I-94 at the Hwy 67 exit.
Our seats are located in the QuadDocks section on the right field side (great eats!) and are $30 each (which includes entry and two beverages). Parking is an addtiional $5.
Only 20 tickets were purchased - requests will be filled on a first come/first serve basis. A sign up sheet will be posted in early May.
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The Lake Country DockHounds are a professional baseball team based in Oconomowoc. The Dockhounds play in the American Association of Professional Baseball, an official Partner League of Major League Baseball.
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Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
-Psalm 111:2
Some of our youth enjoyed time on our playground following Sunday School last weekend. It was a beautiful day to be outside and enjoy God's creation!
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 29- August 2, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Ahoy! We are going into an amazing undersea adventure where we will experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At SCUBA VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about! Each dive site is supervised by masters of their trade, leading fun-filled activities guaranteed to help kids dive deper into their personal friendship with God!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! If you can help, please sign up on the Reigration Page.
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For more information, click HERE for details. Registration is now open! | |
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Youth & Family Ministry Schedule
Little Lutherans
PJ's and Prayers Pajama Party! Friday May 3, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Elementary School (1st - 5th grade)
Discovery World, Sunday May 5, 11:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Middle School (6-8th grade)
Movie and Pizza, Friday May 10, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
High School (6-12th grade)
Senior Send-Off Youth Group, Sunday May 19, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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 Opportunities kiosk in the Narthex.
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Women's Bible Study
Janet Zastrow and Nancy Wittmus are co-facilitating a Women's Bible Study, on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. The Study is based on the book Jesus Followers written by the daughter and granddaughter of Billy Graham. They share inspiring stories from their family life that offer compelling insights for leaving a legacy of faith.
Passing on our faith does not happen passively—it’s something we intentionally pursue with prayer and joy. Yet many of us struggle to know what it looks like to live out a contagious faith in today’s world. We long for spiritual wisdom on how to ignite faith in our children, grandchildren, and others we encounter.
Jesus Followers offers practical ideas, biblical teaching, and inspiring true stories from Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright for effectively running the race of faith and passing the Baton of Truth to the next generation.
Jesus Followers not only offers a glimpse into the living rooms and prayer closets of a faith-filled family, but it also equips you with the wisdom, motivation, and practical ideas for consistently and joyfully sharing your faith.
All women are invited to attend. Bring a friend. There is no cost for the study materials. Please send any questions to Janet at janetzastrow@att.net.
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Would you like to become familiar with the modern songs used in our worship ahead of the busy weekend?
We have two options to listen to the hymns for the upcoming Holy Week services and links to each of them are included below:
For this Sunday, "It Is Finished" LINK.
You can also listen to them on Spotify, click SPOTIFY.
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SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
"BUILD A BED" EVENT
JUNE 22, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Please join fellow Calvary members to help get kids who are currently sleeping on the floors in our towns into real beds! Last year we came out in force and participated in their Build Day. There was truly a task for everyon!
The minimum age to participate is 12 with a parent, or 16 and older can come with a group with adult leader. More information will be shared in the coming weeks. Questions? Please reach out to Karen Pierce at k5pierce@att.net.
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APRIL MISSION OF THE MONTH
Our mission is to empower men struggling with substance use disorder by offering a holistic treatment program focused on compassion, healing, and personal growth while fostering a compassionate community of accountability, guiding them on their journey to recovery.
Our residential program is a holistic experience that addresses men’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health needs by providing an atmosphere of strength and support. We offer dignity, accountability, and an opportunity to rebuild your life free from addiction.
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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Serenity's three stages of support help clients live the life they deserve:
Recovery
We're more than just a residential treatment facility. We offer a supportive, peaceful environment where you can live your life on your terms. Here, clients will have access to supportive living and group recovery sessions and therapy, including individualized recovery plans just for them.
Stability
A part of supporting their success in recovery is helping them find stability through employment, which in turn helps build their self-sustainability. We support our program participants with career and skill building opportunities after successful clean time.
Spirit
Serenity Inns focuses on the mind, body and spirit. Our program was developed as a faith-based recovery support community with a focus on facilitating spiritual practices that include spirituality and giving back to our community.
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NALC Disaster Relief Efforts | |
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Tying Fleece Blankets
Fleece blankets are being collected to deliver to the NALC Disaster Relief warehouse. Pick up a blanket in the Narthex, bring it home to tie and return it to Calvary by April 21.
Questions? Contact RoJean Holler at rojeanholler@gmail.com.
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Health Care Kit Collection
Filled bags should be returned to the bin under the tables in the Narthex by April 21st. DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 21 so that Health Kits can be included in the NALC "Stuff the Truck" event.
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NALC Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Mission District Women's Spring Event!
Saturday, April 27
St. John's Lutheran Church of Nekimi
491 Old Oregon Road, Oshkosh, WI
GUEST SPEAKER: Marcella Nelson
Registration from 9-10a.m. Program will end at 3pm with communion service to begin at 1pm.
Coffee Hour and Lunch will be served.
Fee of $20 will be collected at registration.
There is a sign up sheet on the COMING EVENTS kiosk in the Narthex so you can see who else is interested in going (carpool opportunities).
NOTE: You will also need to RSVP to Karen Bisser at 920-268-3019 or nekimi_stjohns@live.com. Please RSVP no later than April 15th.
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Women's Book Group
Monday, May 13, 2024
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Media Room
"The Woman in the Library" by Sulari Gentill
In every person's story, there is something to hide...
The ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library is quiet, until the tranquility is shattered by a woman's terrified scream. Security guards take charge immediately, instructing everyone inside to stay put until the threat is identified and contained. While they wait for the all-clear, four strangers, who'd happened to sit at the same table, pass the time in conversation and friendships are struck. Each has his or her own reasons for being in the reading room that morning—it just happens that one is a murderer.
Award-winning author Sulari Gentill delivers a sharply thrilling read with The Woman in the Library, an unexpectedly twisty literary adventure that examines the complicated nature of friendship and shows us that words can be the most treacherous weapons of all.
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Weekly Men's Breakfast
Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.
Maxim's Restaurant
18025 W. Capitol Drive
Brookfield
All men are invited to attend!
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Monthly Men's Gathering
Fellowship Hall
Thursday, April 18
6:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Ernie Kretschmann at erniekretschmann@gmail.com
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Worship Attendance and Giving | |
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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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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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Your 2024 Board of Deacons
Front row (l-4) Lenny Graffin, Sue Rowe, Darlene Louison, Joanne Schultz, George Sedivec.
Back row (l-r); Ed Ramthun, Judy Kestly, Andy Foy, Pat Foy, Ruth Brostowitz and Bill Graffin.
Not pictured: Everett Lambert
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Your 2024 Church Council
Front row (l-4) Joanne Schultz, Peggy Langelin, Jan Lukasik
Back row (l-r); Ernie Kretschmann, Andy Schatz, Scott Langelin, Pat Dieck, Keith Pierce
Not pictured: Chris Dudzik
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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 is posted on the bulletin board. Thank you for your support!
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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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