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May 2015
“God’s Work, Our Hands.”
The MESSENGER
What’s INSIDE
A publication of Peace Lutheran Church ● Rosendale, WI
Pastor’s Pen
pg. 1
Our Monthly Message from Pastor Chuck
We’re On Facebook
pg. 1
“Where Do We Get Peace and Fulfillment?”
Mission of the Month
pg. 2
Library News
pg. 2
A Mother’s Story
Pg. 2
Monthly Meetings
pg. 2
Sing-Along
Pg.2
Ladies Group Sale
pg. 3
Greeting Card Sale
pg. 3
Sunday School News
pg. 4
New Members
Pg.4
Your Church Council
pg. 4
LWR Projects
pg. 5
T-Rats Game
pg. 6
Youth News
pg. 6
Book Club
pg. 6
Worship Changes
pg. 6
Financial Report
pg. 7
Electronic Giving
pg. 7
Youth in Action
pg. 7
Crossways Camp
pg. 7
Membership Information
pg. 8
Memorial Day
pg. 8
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In his book Facing Loneliness, J. Oswald Sanders writes, "The round of
pleasure or the amassing of wealth are but vain attempts to escape from the
persistent ache...The millionaire is usually a lonely man and the comedian is
often more unhappy than his audience." Sanders goes on to emphasize that
being successful often fails to produce satisfaction. Then he refers to Henry
Martyn, a distinguished scholar, as an example. Martyn, a Cambridge University student, was honored at only 20 years of age for his achievements in
mathematics. In fact, he was given the highest recognition possible in that
field. And yet he felt an emptiness inside. He said that instead of finding
fulfillment in his achievements, he had "only grasped a shadow." After evaluating his life's goals, Martyn sailed to India as a missionary at the age of 24.
When he arrived, he prayed, "Lord, let me burn out for You."In the next 7 years
that preceded his death, he translated the New Testament into three difficult
Eastern languages. These notable achievements were certainly not passing
"shadows."
Where do we get peace and fulfillment? We are now entering the time of
year where we plan trips and vacations, parties and family get-togethers,
attend concerts, and award ceremonies or a host of other things. We hope all
of these activities will be enjoyable and give us serenity. How often, however, does this happen? The times we are supposed to relax and celebrate can
often be stressful. It is easy to burn out when we have so much on our plates.
I as a parent know the feeling of having a kids events every night of the week.
While all of this stuff is not bad in and of itself, we often forget that our
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WE’RE NOW ON FACEBOOK
Our page is getting updated more frequently and most of the
stuff the Youth Group have going on is posted.
h ps://www.facebook.com/peacelutheranrosendale?fref=ts
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The MESSENGER
May’s featured
MISSION is:
World Hunger
Please make them one
LIBRARY NEWS
Books I have read recently are INNOVATIVE GRANDPARENTING by Karen
O’Connor. It is a very good source of ideas on how to keep in contact with grandchildren, especially those who may live far away. It gives suggestions from many
grandparents in all kinds of different situations and how they handled things to the
best advantage of themselves and the grandchildren.
of your offering choices!
I also read THE HUMOR OF CHRIST by Elton Trueblood. Have you ever considered that our Lord may have made some points using tongue-in-cheek? I know I
never did. If you are interested, check this one out. They are both in our library just
waiting to be of service to you.
Thank you to whoever donated money to the library recently. I will be ordering a
few new materials during the summer months. Watch for them!!
Have a wonderful warm spring & summer and if you have any suggestions or
needs that our library might help with, you may contact me at 872-2637 or at my
email address [email protected]
Yours in friendship and service,
Karen
ONE FLAW IN WOMEN
The Synod Assembly is
scheduled this month on
May 15th & 16th.
Pastor Chuck, along with
Fred Mattheis and Rose
Rentmeester will be our
delegates.
Women have strengths that amaze men…
They bear hardships and they carry burdens, But they hold happiness,
love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they
want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don't
take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.
Fellowship Team
Sponsors a
SING ALONG!
&
POTLUCK
SUPPER
May 3rd
5-7 p.m.
in the MLR!
www.peacerosendale.org
They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a
frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children
excel and cheer when their friends get awards.
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May 6 Ladies Group
1 p.m.
May 6 Men’s Group
8:00 p.m.
May 13 Council Meeting
7:00 p.m.
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The MESSENGER
UPCOMING RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE
Saturday - May 16 7:30 -3 p.m.
Donations Needed!
The ELCA-Ladies want items from attic to basement, from garage to
garden. Most items will be SOLD through “free will donations.” If you
donate a large ticket item, it would be very helpful if you could let us
know how much you feel it’s worth, especially if it is worth $10 or more.
We also plan to include a Plant Sale this year, so if you need to divide
some of your perennials, please keep us in mind!
The Bake Sale seems to be a draw for us. So it would
be most appreciated if every “lady of the church” would
donate some baked goods or snacks for the
“on the go shoppers”. This year we also
plan to serve “root beer floats!”
We sincerely thank you in advance for your support!
Should you have any questions, please contact either
Penny Tebo at 872- 9900 or Julie Mauermann at 872-2935.
The ELCA- Ladies Group
Offering Choices 
“It is more blessed to give
than to receive.” Acts 20:35
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General Fund
Ministry To Others
Brandon Food Pantry
Crossways Camping Ministries
Disaster Relief
ELCA Synod
Good Samaritan Fund
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Lutheran World Relief
World Hunger
Youth For Christ (High School)
“In House” Funds
4th Grade Bibles
Bible Study
Choir
Endowment Scholarship Fund
Landscape/Memory Garden
Library
Operation Christmas Child
Flower Fund
Sunday School
TEC/Camper Scholarships
Youth Group (RAD)
(All monies undesignated will
go into the General Fund)
GREETING CARDS FOR SALE by LADIES GROUP
Check out our new card supply in
the Martin Luther Room!
We offer all sorts of greeting cards
for the low price of 50 cents each.
www.peacerosendale.org
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The MESSENGER
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Mark your calendar for May 10
Mother’s Day – The Sunday school children
pre K – 5th grad will be singing in church.
PENNY A DAY
COLLECTION
Collections during the month
of
April - $25.35
All of the change collected in
our Penny Jar goes toward
World Hunger. A penny jar is
located in the narthex for your
contributions.
Together we CAN make a
difference to many!
May 17 – Last Day of Sunday School
It’s time to wrap up another successful year of
Sunday School for our children. We will end
our Sunday School year with a game of “Search
the Church” and cupcake decorating. The kids
will work together to create a giant card to say
thank-you to all those who have helped with our
education program this year. Come join us as
we celebrate during the Sunday School hour on
May 17.
It has been an exciting year for us all as the children learned about the many
events that make up the Christmas Story. We then took a look at some of the
most beloved parables that Jesus taught. It has been fun to watch the children
grow as they learn about God and his love for us.
Thanks,
Faith & Mike Bednarczyk
Sunday School Superintendents
OUR NEWEST CHURCH MEMBERS
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please use the “Prayer
Request” cards found on the
table in the Narthex, by
phone or e-mail!
Introducing our newest members to our
Peace Church Family! They are John,
Mandy, and Ellie Hughes. Their family
moved to Ripon in June 2014 from Iowa
City, IA. John completed the Doctor of
Musical Arts (DMA) degree in Choral
Conducting and Pedagogy from The University of Iowa and joined the music faculty at Ripon College as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities. Mandy works at the Berlin Area
School District as Grant Project Director coordinating two federal grants
focused on school climate and student mental health. Mandy and John met at
Augustana College in Rock Island, IL and enjoyed singing in the Augustana
Choir together. They were married in 2007 and welcomed Elinor Eileen on
March 24, 2013. Ellie attends daycare at the Ripon Children's Learning
Center. She loves to paint, color, play outside, read books, watch Thomas the
Tank Engine, and "go to church to see crosses, the pastor, and lots of people.”
COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Rebecca Westphal- President
Cheryl Roberts- V. President
Faith Bednarczyk- Secretary
Tammy Pflum - Treasurer
Patricia Abbs
Glenn Becker
Mike Gierach
Julie Mauermann
Henry Miller
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The MESSENGER
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relationship with God in Jesus Christ is what is going to give us peace and fulfillment. Staying in touch with God is what helps us to place everything else in perspective. We are not stressed or feel empty when we are praying, reading God’s
Word, and worshiping. This is where we are spiritually fed. Our human
attempts to get serenity through all of our stuff and all of our “busyness” will
leave us empty.
The good news is that Jesus wants us to find rest for our souls in Him
(Matthew 11:28). He invites us to stay in touch with Him everyday. It is for our
benefit when we take the time to worship in the Summer vacation months. At
Peace, in addition to our Sunday morning services, we offer Thursday night
services at 6:30 p.m. This provides an opportunity to worship if you are going
away on a weekend. I also am looking at holding some Sunday morning adult
education classes to keep us grounded in the Word.
As we close the school year and prepare for Summer, I wish all of you
God’s peace and hope and pray that all of us will stay in touch with Jesus, who is
the only one who can ultimately give us peace and fulfillment! See you in
church!
Pastor Chuck
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They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family
member,
A Mother’s
Love Lasts
Forever!
May 10th!
Yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know
that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run
or e-mail you to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring
joy, hope and love. They have compassion and ideas. They give moral
support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.
May 19
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF PROJECTS COME TO AN END
A decision has been made to end the collection of items for Lutheran
World Relief Projects. Thank you for all the years of support!
 Any monies in the fund will be transferred to the Lutheran World
Relief fund.
 Any products left in our inventory will be donated to the Brandon
Food Pantry.
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Save the Date! Upcoming TIMBER
RATTLERS Game!
When: July 1st Tickets: $11.00 Reserva on needed by June 15th. Ques ons: contact Larry at 872‐5063 More details to follow in next months newsle er! RAD / YOUTH NEWS
We are registering for our National Youth Gathering to be held in Detroit,
Michigan in July! We have many fund raisers scheduled.
 There are still some devo/cookbooks available for $10 each. Stop in at
the church office or just see me.
 We also have t-shirts being designed and can't wait to get them out.
 We will be offering “walking tacos” during the Village Rummage Sale
 Other News: We have finally taken over the Martin Luther room
stage. Stop up and take a look. The youth really want to paint it, but
we will check with the buildings and grounds committee with our ideas.
On Wednesday April 15th our joint junior high/ senior high meeting
was held mostly outside as we went around town and prayed in front
of most of the businesses that are affected by the road closures
throughout the summer. Some of you may have seen the 14 of us out
and about and we want to continue to lift up all the local businesses
that have a summer ahead of drastic traffic cuts. Let's support our local
businesses as much as we can.
As we get close to the end of the school year, we lose some of the
Wednesdays, but we will find times to still meet with as many as
possible. We will update the church facebook page with specifics on
our other meeting times.
 Please like the Peace Facebook page, lots more pics and info to be
posted there. This page is getting updated more frequently and most
of the stuff we have going on is posted.
MAY’S BOOK CLUB
May 13 @ 6 p.m.
Book selection is
“Orphan Train”
by Christina Baker Kline
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 May Calendar:
May 6th Senior High 6:37
May 13th No meeting high school awards night
May 20th No meeting high school choir concert
May 27th joint junior high/ senior high game night 6:37
Thank you Peace people for all of your support.
In His service,
Mark Kottke
May 21 thru Aug. 27
THURSDAY SERVICE
6:30 p.m.
Communion will be served
by intinction only!
____________________
SUNDAY SERVICE
9:00 a.m.
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The MESSENGER
Brandon Food Pantry
YTD March
YTD March
2015
2014
882
965
0
97
ELCA Synod
90
140
Disaster Relief
15
45
Lutheran Campus Ministry
25
0
Lutheran World Relief
40
47
0
0
478
171
1,220
1,316
General Fund Income
33,906
32,895
General Fund Actual Expenses
39,105
38,614
General Fund Budgeted Expenses
41,376
42,251
General Fund (available) Balance
4,421
6,958
Crossways
Good Samaritan
World Hunger
Youth for Christ
Electronic Giving is a convenient,
consistent way to help your
church year round!
Hello my name is Lindsey
Zimmerman. Most of you
know me but for those who do
not, I am a Junior at Laconia
High school. I am involved
with Sunday school , puppets,
children sermons, and the
youth group. For the last 3
years I have being going on
mission trips through Youthworks. But this year, instead
of going to Detroit, I would like
to go to San Diego with Zion
Lutheran of Fairwater’s Youth
Group. The trip is going to
cost around $1,000 for each
person including the plane
ticket and the fee to go
through Youth Works.
The Council will allow me to
put a donation canister in
the Narthex. I am asking for
your support through monetary donations and also with
your prayers. Any monetary
donations need to be directly
given and not put through
Peace Lutheran’s bookkeeping system. Thank you!
Not in town for summer “get away” months? Want to help smooth out that
“summer revenue slump?” Are you aware the Peace Lutheran offers “Simply
Giving?”
When you travel, are homebound or other circumstances prevent you from
attending services, this program will allow your weekly offerings to continue on
an uninterrupted basis.
It is very simple to join and the consistency of giving throughout the year helps
the church budget stay balanced. If you would like more information or an “auto
debit” form, please contact your church office. Phone 872-2216 or email us at
[email protected]
Imago Dei Village
Pine Lake Camp
Waypost Camp
Visit their website at
CrosswaysCamps.org.
Bringing people together in Christ so lives
are changed and communities enhanced.
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Special Dates for Special People
3 - James & Wendy Barbeau
MAY
BIRTHDAYS
10 - Paul & Faren Schmuhl
10 - Archie & Donna Waltenberry
11 - Doug & Shelly Haugen
2 - Beade Meyer
17 - Larry Roberts
15 - Mike & Faith Bednarczyk
3 - Anna Haen
19 - Matthew Miller
15 - Rick & Julie Mattheis
3 - Patti King
21 - Emajean Westphal
18 - Jim & Brenda Fude
3 - Abby Smit
22 - Tom King
20 - Ken & Mary Schwandt
4 - Carlton Kind
22 - Darrell Roberts
31 - Ken & Joan Fude
4 - Zachary Wagner
23 - Samantha Guenzel
31 - Zachary & Blair Westfahl
6 - Larry Crook
23 - Jerry Tasch
7 - Amanda Ebert
24 - Duane Springborn
7 - Opal Griffiths
25 - Joshua Lalor
7 - Sally Roberts
25 - Chase Niederkorn
FOR THE RECORD
New Members
John, Amanda and Elinor
Hughes
First Communions
Elizabeth Beuscher
Alexus Fry
Cole Kind
Joshua Lalor
Aiden Last
Jonathan Muenchow
Jacob Pierstorff
Joli Saunders
Grace Thull
God’s Blessings
to each of them!
10 - Jim Fude
26 - Bill Hesterberg
11 - Kevin Ebert
27 - Wendy Nellessen
11 - Seth Zimmerman
30 - Ryan Smit
12 - Rick Meier
30 - Karen Teetz
13 - Cole Tidemann
31 - Dale Luther
16 - Mary Halfman
Office Closed May 25 in observance
of Memorial Day!
MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
Monday, May 25 at 10:00 A.M.
Ros. Inter. School - South Gymnasium
Following the ceremony, a march to the
cemetery to conduct closing ceremonies at the
Veteran’s Memorial!
Everyone is invited to bring flowers
to decorate graves.
www.peacerosendale.org
Peace Lutheran Church
Non-Profit
U.S. Postage
Paid Permit 1
Rosendale, WI
P.O. Box 177 - 124 S. Main St.
Rosendale, WI 54974
(920) 872-2216
[email protected]
PASTOR
Charles R. Thompson
Phone (920) 273-5105
[email protected]
YOUTH DIRECTOR
Mark Kottke Phone: (920) 948-0969
[email protected]
www.peacerosendale.org
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The MESSENGER
Blood Drive
Donors Needed….18 years and older!
A blood drive will be held at the Peace Lutheran Church on May 19.
Please mark your calendars, as we would like to have a larger turnout than in the past, so
we can reach our goal. Give thanks for your good health
by donating blood! Your contribution of a little time and a
pint of blood could make a lifetime of difference to a patient in need. Our goal is to surpass 35 pints!
Donation Hours are from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
A lunch served through-out the day!
Our Church is in charge of bars, so if you can help out,
please call Faye Belling @ 872-2545
It is recommend by the Red Cross to eat healthy meals
one week prior to giving blood!