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Your Weekly E-Newsletter - February 27, 2025 | |
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Informational Session
Sunday, March 2, 10:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
Congregational Vote
Sunday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.
Sanctuary
(Contingency date: March 16)
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This Week's Devotional - Listening for the Promise | |
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“And there has not arisen a prophet since in Israel like Moses,
whom the Lord knew face to face.”
- Deuteronomy 34:10 -
The people of Israel wept for Moses for 30 days. For 30 days they observed a period of mourning for their prophet. They had been wandering around in the wilderness with him for years and years, complaining all the way. They had questioned and doubted and rebelled and generally caused trouble throughout the journey. And then Moses died and the people cried for 30 days.
Despite their grumbling and rebellion, despite their complaint and troublemaking, Israel had always counted on Moses. They knew he was there. Like children testing the limits of their parents, Israel had tested Moses as a way of testing God. They complained about his rules, but in reality they took comfort in the fact that he was with them, guiding them, showing the path God had laid out for them.
After his death Israel realized that Moses had been one of a kind. There was never another prophet in the entire history of Israel like Moses. There was never another prophet who saw God face to face. Never another prophet who did the kinds of signs and wonders Moses did. There were other prophets, certainly, but none like Moses.
On the mountain of transfiguration, Peter thought that Jesus and Moses (and Elijah) were three of a kind. He thought they should build some tents to keep them all there together. But they were not three of a kind. They were not peas in a pod. Moses had been a one of kind prophet. Jesus is something else entirely. He isn’t just another prophet. He isn’t just another wise teacher. He isn’t just another Spirit-filled leader.
Jesus is God in the flesh, truly one of a kind. He’s not a new Moses. Moses’ work is done. The law has been delivered. In Christ Jesus we encounter someone completely new. We encounter the Living God, face to face. Through Moses, God delivered his people from slavery in Egypt. Through Jesus, God is delivering you from sin and death. There is no other like him, able to do this on your behalf.
Sola Worship Resource — Weekly Devotional © 2024, Sola Publishing
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Transfiguration
March 1-2, 2025
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PRESIDING MINISTER: Pastor Jerry Wittmus
ASSISTING MINISTER: Ed Ramthun
DEACONS: Saturday: Ed Ramthun
Sunday: Pat Foy, Darlene Louison, Andy Foy, Judy Sayas
ACOLYTE: Bristol and Piper Nowicki
LECTOR: Ken Miller
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Lizzy Dudzik
USHERS: Caryl Braatz and Mary Ellen Thiede
ALTAR GUILD: Jonni Roush
GREETERS: Diane Grundman, Marilyn Hermann, Everett Lambert
FELLOWSHIP TREATS: Calvary Sunday School Students
FLOWERS: N/A
POWERPOINT OPERATORS:
Saturday: Jeanette Kalupa
Sunday: Sallie Schulz
LIVESTREAM OPERATOR: Sue Rowe
This weekend's hymns: "Shine Jesus Shine" Listen to it here: SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE; "Christ Whose Glory", LBW #265; "Alleluia, Song of Gladness", WOV #654
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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 sympathy and God's peace to: Keith Pierce and family on the passing of his mother, Delores Seel on February 26.
Ongoing short-term prayer requests: Randy Wizner; Sandie Rupnick; Linda Richmond; Ka Thao; John Schwartz; Laura Burger; Elaine Nap (friend of Sue Rowe); Gary and Margie Orten (friends of John and Mary Lau); Be (friend of Andy Schatz's co-worker); Jan Trede (friend of Ernie Kretschmann); Nora Giuliani (granddaughter of Norene and Chuck Giuliani); Mike Santell (brother-in-law of Judy Sayas); Keenan (friend of Ka Thao); Dan Franceschini (father-in-law of Brian Kretschmann); Sandy B. (friend of Randy and Sue Wizner); Amy Bronner (friend of Ed Ramthun); Ann (cousin of Mary Lau); Brenda Schmidt (relative of Judy Kestly's friend); Paul Queck (sponsor of Ka Thao); Chris Bogusch (son-in-law of Pastor Jerry and Nancy Wittmus); Nate Kreiter (friend of Rick Kegel); Bonnie Nelson (former Calvary member); Barbara Runge (friend of Jeanette Kalupa); Nancy Berth (friend of the Calvary Knitting Group); Jack Banker (brother-in-law of Mary Lau); Brian Nowak (cousin of Ernie Kretschmann's niece); Creig Moritz (brother of Bryant Moritz); Taylor (granddaughter of Lenny Graffin); Edward Hermann (son of Marilyn Hermann); Larry Larsen (brother of Kris Larsen); John Kretschmann (brother of Ernie Kretschmann); Lou Dangler (friend of Evelyn Ceci); Paul Mahn (son of Shirley Mahn); Amy Clark (friend of Megan Scott)
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.
The Hindi-speaking Yadav Hindus in India, who have limited or no access to the Gospel, with our partners at the World Mission Prayer League.
Serving in the Military: Marshall Owen (nephew of Ken Miller serving in the U.S. Marines); ITC Agustin Juarez (son-in-law of Ken Miller serving in the U.S. Navy); 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 (grandchild of Ardath Olson serving in the U.S. Air Force); 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; Sue Dindorf; Jonni Roush; Sue Rowe; Nadine Schuelke; Jan Tschetter; Janet Zastrow
Non-members: Jeff Edwards (friend of Ernie Kretschmann); Kathy (friend of Judy Sayas' sister); Christine (cousin of Judy Sayas); Jan Sperry (friend of Judy Sayas); 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); Monica Barchus (niece of Ernie Kretschmann); Michael Rossa (Lucy Dallman's son); Karen (friend of Lydia Trudell); Laura Lynn (friend of Pastor Jerry and Nancy Wittmus)
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Sandy Voerman, 2/29
Ann Derse, 3/7
Tricia Fenske, 3/8
Sue Rowe, 3/10
Gil Thompson, 3/11
Lucy Dallman, 3/12
Chris Morris, 3/12
Pat Corcoran, 3/15
Sue Dindorf, 3/15
Chet Elliott, 3/20
Shirley Jordan, 3/22
Ellie Sayas, 3/23
Kay Sedivec, 3/23
Kevin Wahlgren, 3/23
Ava Schlieve, 3/27
Nancy Wittmus, 3/27
Sandy Moths, 3/30
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Chris and Rick Spangenberger, 3/16 (26 years)
Pat and Wayne Dieck, 3/30 (62 years)
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Are you looking for opportunities to be involved?
Click on the Committee Reports graphic and it'll take you to the 2024 Report, which summarizes the objective and accomplishments of some of our ministry teams. The first page includes other areas to be involved: From ushers, greeters and Bible studies to Lectors and Assisting Ministers. etc.
Please take a look - we'd love to have you join a team or two!
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Faith Formation/Youth Ministry | | |
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Mardi Gras Dinner
Tuesday, March 4
5:30 -7:00 p.m.
All are invited to join us for a delicious dinner prepared by our Calvary youth! We will have some Mardi Gras favorites, along with some yummy homemade treats. PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE COMING EVENTS KIOSK IN THE NARTHEX IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
A Free Will Offering will be taken to support the Summer Youth Activities.
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Youth & Family Ministry Schedule - April
Little Lutherans
PJ's and Prayers, Friday, April 25, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Elementary School (K- 5th grade)
Adventure Rock, Saturday, April 12, 9:00 -11:00 a.m.
Middle School (6-8th grade)
Let's Go Bowling! Sunday,April 13, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
High School (6-12th grade)
Youth Group, April 13, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
If you didn't get a chance to pick up the upcoming Youth & Family Ministry flyer outside the Sanctuary, you can link below to see all the fun activities planned.
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Christian Education/Bible Study | |
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LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
"The Road to Coronation"
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.,
begins on March 6th
The study by Harry Wendt looks at, and compares, the four Passion Narratives. Sessions will be facilitated each week by a member of one of our Ministry Teams. Study materials will be available at the study and are being provided at no charge to the participants.
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"The Easter Code"
A 40-Day Journey to the Cross
The "Easter Code" is a call to freedom during the days of Lent. In the pages of this devotional book, you will be walking with Jesus along the journey to Jerusalem. Each devotion contains a devotional thought, a "code word" for the day, a Scripture and a daily prayer. The "code word" helps unlock the blessing of each day's reading.
Devotional books are available on the table in the Narthex.
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Weekly Bible Study with Pastor Jerry Wittmus
Pastor Jerry's weekly Bible Study is held on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. You will be studying the scripture readings for the coming weekend. Study text will be placed in the Narthex prior to the Study.
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Women's Bible Study
First and Third Tuesday of the Month
Janet Zastrow has resumed 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 "The Battle Plan for Prayer".
"The Battle Plan for Prayer" begins with prayer’s core purpose, its Biblical design, and its impact throughout history. Participants will be guided scripturally through the fundamentals of how effective prayer works. They will be inspired towards a closer, more intimate relationship with God, while being shown how to develop specific prayer strategies for each area of life. Prayer can accomplish what a willing God can accomplish. It should be our first plan of attack in all of life’s battles, not our last resort. If you want to experience the joy of mightily answered prayer, then it’s time to engage with God at another level.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Janet Zastrow at janetzastrow@att.net.
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CareNet Pregnancy Center is in dire need of GENTLY-USED items: Please drop your items off in the in bin under the table in the Narthex no later than March 5. Donated items will be delivered to CareNet on March 6.
If you have any questions, please contact Diane Knappe (Mission & Outreach Ministry Team).
- 0-3 months girl's clothing
- 24-month boy's and girl's winter clothes
- 2T and 3T boy's and girl's winter clothes
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Mission of the Month - LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS | |
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The March focus of the Mission of the Month is support for Lutheran Bible Translators (LBT). We support the work of the Federwitz families involved in Bible Translation work in Papua New Guinea, Liberia and the Ivory Coast of Africa.
Our monetary gifts in March will support bringing The Good News and literacy to those in great need of hope, love, peace and salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Please pray for all those involved in Lutheran Bible Translators.
Fifty-one years ago, Reverend Dale and Alvina Federwitz began their missionary career with LBT among the Mandigo people in Liberia. In 1980 they began their work translating the New Testament into the Kuwaa language. This was completed in 1988. They served as advisors and coordinators in Liberia and Cameroon until Dale's death in July of 2002. Alvina has continued to work with 16 language groups in Ghana.
As the four Federwitz chiildren finished their education in the United States, they, in turn, have worked as missionaries in West Africa and Papua, New Guinea. Nathan Federwitz is in the process of finishing his pilot training in North Carolina, following his father Jonathan's footsteps to be be a missionary pilot, while his cousins (third generation of the Federwitz family) continue their LBT work in Africa. And the beat goes on ...
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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Women's Book Group
Monday, March 10, 2025
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Media Room
"Carnegie's Maid"
by Marie Benedict
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Clara Kelley is not who they think she is.
She's not the experienced Irish maid who was hired to work in one of Pittsburgh's grandest households. She's a poor farmer's daughter with nowhere to go and nothing in her pockets. But the other Clara Kelley has vanished, and pretending to be her just might get Clara some money to send back home.
If she can keep up the ruse, that is. Serving as a lady's maid in the household of Andrew Carnegie requires skills she doesn't have, answering to an icy mistress who rules her sons and her domain with an iron fist. What Clara does have is a resolve as strong as the steel Pittsburgh will become famous for, coupled with an uncanny understanding of business, and Andrew begins to rely on her. But Clara can't let her guard down, not even when Andrew becomes something more than an employer. Revealing her past might ruin her future -- and her family's.
With captivating insight and stunning heart, CARNEGIE'S MAID tells the story of the brilliant woman who spurred Andrew's transformation from ruthless industrialist into the world's first true philanthropist.
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Weekly Men's Breakfast
Every Wednesday 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, March 20 at 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 | |
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 LINK.
We appreciate your taking the time to complete this each week. It helps us know that our Live Stream is being viewed.
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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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Your 2025 Board of Deacons
Pictured are: Front row (l-r): Darlene Louison (Secretary); Ruth Brostowitz, Lenny Graffin (Scheduler), Lisa Grossman, Judy Sayas. Back row (l-r): Andy Foy, Pat Foy (co-chair), Ed Ramthun (co-chair), Bill Graffin and Ken Miller. Not pictured: Kevin Wahlgren.
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Calvary Library Re-Organization
The Calvary Library, located near the Sanctuary entrance doors on the west end of the building, has been sorted and reorganized. A huge thank you to Pastor Ken Nelson who spent many hours reviewing and organizing the books into manageable categories.
We have an extensive array of titles ranging from personal devotion to reference works for more in-depth Bible study. There is no catalog, color-coded categorizing, or “checking out” process – just peruse sections of the library at your leisure and take any volumes you wish for as long as you wish. When you are finished, we ask you to place books in the box labeled “returns”, and our staff will see that they are returned to their proper section.
In addition, Calvary has a large collection of group Bible and Christian-themed studies, many with DVD’s, Leader Guides and participant books, by such popular authors as Max Lucado, Philip Yancey, and Steven King (of SOLA Lutheran Publishing). These are stored in the Media Room in the Christian Education wing of the church. If you are not sure where this is, ask our staff or stop in and they can guide you to them.
Finally, in the entry of the church there is a library of children’s books, organized by Bible theme, story Bibles, as well as Christmas and Lent/Easter books. This is just around the corner from the main library.
We hope you will make use of our library soon. If you would like to donate something to our library, please bring books to the church office for staff placement on the shelves.
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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.
The 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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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 that 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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