A PLANETARY ABOLITION – April 30 – May 28.
Adult Sunday Morning Study at 9:15am. In today’s so-called “age of enlightenment” we need a determined discernment to defy deception. Social media and educational philosophy herd our young people into universal acceptance of lies. The “enemy who prowls around looking for someone to devour” has proposed that we are doomed to destroy ourselves by not concentrating on saving our own planet. Animals and apes (and maybe even robots) become more valuable than babies. Meanwhile, he tears at the fabric of morality by undermining authority, family, gender and true compassion. Instead of God we get “Gaia.” Instead of community we get selfishness. Instead of supportive family we get fracture. These propositions are, in fact, deceptions powerful enough to ruin our relationships, our lives, even our eternities— if we let them. However, God has granted us the truth and the saving grace of his Word to sustain and rule this planet, and perhaps more significantly, ourselves. Child care will be provided for ages 0-3. Sunday School is available for all other ages.
God’s Blessings to our Confirmands
Jacob Hoevker
Eric Land
Emma Thistle
ADULT BIBLE STUDY – 1 Samuel
A Bible study on Tuesday evenings meets from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the classroom which is located near the copier room in the lower level school hallway. Come join us as we look at the kings of Israel and discover the lessons we are to learn from their life stories. A participant says, “I realized how much value there is in sharing with the class and applying what we learned from one another.” Bring your point of view because you will be able to give it during our discussions.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH TOOL
From your Spiritual Growth Committee: Check your church mailboxes this weekend for the special resource entitled: SPIRITUAL GROWTH PLAN. It can be used by individuals and families to prayerfully and privately consider specific ways to grow in our connection with our gracious God. The plan’s purpose is simple, yet most important, to help us focus on the most important things in life, especially on our relationship with Jesus!
SENIOR ADULT BIBLE STUDY – Book of Galatians.
In our study of the book of Galatians, we will see that the hope of our salvation lies in the pure gospel alone and not the law, that the gospel frees us from the demands of the law, and that the gospel provides the motivation to live lives of service to God and others. The class is taught by Staff Minister Hering in the Church Office Classroom on Tuesdays at 10:30 am, and will meet through May 23rd.
MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE
There is a sign-up sheet in the back of church for Wednesday Night Softball League starting May 10. The men’s league is open to all men of the congregation that are of confirmation age and up. Questions, contact Russell Whitford at 414-254-0277.
ADULT OPEN GYM
You got game? Bring it to adult open gym at Our Savior! This will be a fun time for some good fellowship and sharing of our faith while we play organized games of basketball or volleyball. Open gyms will be on Sundays: 5/7 and 5/21 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Contact the church office with any questions you have. Hope to see you there!
OUR SAVIOR MUSIC RECITAL
The recital will be held on Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited to come for this evening of family entertainment with performances by our young musicians.
RADDATZ FAREWELL
Our Savior Lutheran Church and School will hold a farewell reception for the Raddatz family between the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services on Sunday, June 4 in the Family Life Center lower lobby. Plan on attending between 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. to wish Mr. and Mrs. Raddatz and Ellyanna and Titus well on their new home in New Mexico.
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CAMPING EVENT
June 9 – 11 at At H.H Peters Youth Camp 4720 Hwy I, Saukville. Details about this PTF sponsored event is on the table in the Narthex. Registration is to due by May 19.
PTF SPONSORED HELP CLEAN UP GRAFTON DAY
Saturday, May 13. We will meet at school at 9:00 a.m. for doughnuts and to establish a carpool to Lime Kiln Park. Details are included on this sign up link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c48aaa822a1fb6-keep
DIVINE CALL UPDATES
On Sunday, April 23, 2017, Our Savior Lutheran Church extended a Divine Call to Mr. Brian Papenfuss to teach Gr. 3-5, teach and help manage Technology, and serve as athletic director. Presently, he is principal and teaches Gr. 7&8 at St. John, Lomira, WI. Please keep Mr. Papenfuss and his wife, Laurel, and their family in your prayers as they consider their ministry in God’s kingdom and this call to serve Our Savior Lutheran School.
On Sunday, April 30, Our Savior Lutheran Church extended a part time, one year call to Mrs. Amanda Hering to teach first and second grade and music. Mrs. Hering and her husband Joel are presently serving their Vicar year in Arizona. They will return for the 2017 -2018 school year for his Senior year at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon. Keep them in your prayers as she considers her position in our ministry here at Our Savior Lutheran church and school.
HIRING CHILDCARE TEACHERS
St. Paul Little Learners in Slinger is currently taking applications for several reliable people to work a flexible full-time or part-time schedule mornings, mid-day or afternoons as a teacher in our childcare. The people we are hiring should be over the age of 18, a member at a WELS/ELS church, have a background in education or be willing to take classes. Come join an awesome 5-Star childcare and work with wonderful, caring people! Please call or email Lisa Meissner if you would like more information, 262-644-8295 ext. 1 or [email protected].
MUSKIE TOURNAMENT
The Lighthouse Youth Center invites you to join them for their 10th Annual Muskie tournament at Pewaukee Lake on Saturday, May 20th. Registration is $60/individual & $120/boat. Go to https://lyc.ejoinme.org/muskie2017 for more information & to register.
ASSIGNMENT DAY SERVICE
Members of the seminary’s senior class will receive calls into the public ministry on Thursday morning, May 18th, at 10:00 am. The service will be held in the campus auditorium.
May USHERS’ SCHEDULE
8:00 am, Sunday Team 2E: Dean Jacoby, Jeff & Jordon Abts, Craig Shanks, Bruce Voss, Josh Wimmer, Scott & Paul Zimmermann
10:30 am, Sunday Team 3L: Ken Lemke, Norm, Nathan & Matt Baughman, Dan Henning, Mike Krenke.
Thursday, 7:00 pm Team 3: Pat Wetzel & Doug Schnell
May ALTAR GUILD
Lisa Seyfert, Jennifer & Lizzie Heil
Jennifer & Brooke Johnson
GREETERS FOR SUNDAY, May 7th
8:00 am Bill Mathiak
10:30 am Bill & Judy Tschanz
CHURCH CLEANERS FOR May 7th
Luehring Family
ALTAR ASSISTANTS FOR May 4th & 7th
7:00 pm Stu Stein
8:00 am Ben Raddatz & Bob Duckart
10:30 am Tom Hering, Marty Dierker, Gary Suckow, Andrew Nemmers & George Edwards