Ministry That Doesn’t Take The Summer Off

For Galilee, as with many congregations, the summer brings with it a different kind of ministry character than during the rest of the year. Our Sunday School classes don’t meet during the summer, and neither do our choir and handbell ringers rehearse. But our weekly Text Study Group continues, as do our Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies, and our Spiritual Formation Groups. In addition to this are the weeks of camp that Galilean youth have participated in at Lutherdale Bible Camp, and our Middle School and High School youth and adults have given of themselves traveling to St. Louis and St. Paul to care for others in need. You see, ministry for Christ really doesn’t take the summer off.

As we now turn into the last month of summer, many families will be seizing upon the last chance to vacation together before the school year begins at the end of August. These are important times, too. It is important not to neglect to nurture our relationships as family. Often times going somewhere away from home gives us the opportunity to focus ourselves a little more on each other, and share an enriching experience together.

My hope and prayer for you is that this month will find you spiritually equipped for doing what you need to do this month. An important reminder for that was present last month in the story of Jesus, Martha, and Mary (Luke 10:38-42). There we affirmed that there are certainly things that each of us needs to do. Nevertheless, and at the same time, it is important not to miss the opportunities of receiving all that the Lord wants to do for us. Remember, because His ministry never takes the summer off, make yourself present before Him. August is still a time filled with the gracious and loving touch of Christ.

Pastor Jay

“Parish the Thought” by Pastor Jay

The Galilean Newsletter, August, 2019 Witnessing to God’s love & grace in Jesus Christ for all people

through prayer, worship & service.

A center for Ministry and spiritual formation

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Deacon Doug is Ending His Call to Galilee In July, the Leadership Board reluctantly received Deacon Doug Krekling’s letter of resignation from Call to Galilee Lutheran Church. Enclosed, please see his letter posted in this newsletter. As you will read, Deacon Doug is not sure what he will be doing next, but he is confident in the Spirit leading him forward. We are saddened, yet thankful for the loving service that Deacon Doug has provided Galilee for these last three and a half years. On the weekend of August 18 we will be expressing our appreciation to both Deacon Doug and his wife, Lisa, for their caring leadership. Details for that will be shared with you as those come together. If you are not able to be present that day, please take advantage of these upcoming days to express your appreciation and God’s care to both Deacon Doug and Lisa. Please read his resignation letter on page 3.

Deacon Doug and the youth and adults who have been in mission in the St. Paul area shared their experiences with us on July 20-21. We were blessed by their service on our behalf, and by the life experiences that they shared - experiences accompanied by Christ and empowered by the Spirit. Galilee participants pictured above (left to right) are Sara Schroeder, Austin Slominski, Matthew Strosin, Vaughn Strosin, Savannah Evans, Sarah Stippich, Heather Evans, and Deacon Doug Krekling.

August News & Events

Middle School Mission Trip to St. Paul

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2019 LOWER LEVEL RENOVATION PROJECT UPDATE

Lower Level Renovation Project Update – from the Financial Planning Team Have you noticed the posters and displays that have been constantly changing in the narthex? Have you read the updates in the bulletins and on the website? Have you been following the exciting progress of the fundraising appeal? We want to remind you we have an immediate goal of raising $100,000 by the August 5

th start

date of the project. We are thrilled to report that as of 7/15/19 we had received $54,145 or 54% of that goal. Some members have told us that their stock transfer, qualified charitable distribution, pledge or cash donation is on the way or in process, so we expect this number to keep growing. Please remember to complete the donor form and turn that into the office so that when the funds are received you can be given the proper credit. A donation to the general project is great, but maybe you’d prefer to sponsor an item – like a cabinet, sink, toilet, fire extinguisher, etc. Please see the list that was included in your letter or check out the poster in the narthex. If you choose to sponsor an item, please note that on your donor form. We thank those that have responded to the financial appeal! And we ask those that have not to please prayerfully consider how you might contribute to this welcomed project of renovation and renewal. If you did not receive an appeal letter or if you have misplaced it, please see the displays in the narthex for donor forms and other information. For questions related to the project or donation process, please contact the Leadership Board members, Pastor Jay or the Church Office. Thank you for your faith and support for God’s ministry in this appeal.

The Project Drawings have been submitted to local authorities in

application for construction / building permits; I anticipate permits being issued by end of July.

Construction contractor Venture is assembling finalized bids with adjustments (sales tax credit, etc.), anticipate completion of final proposal and ready for Galilee review and approval early next week, July 22-24.

Construction contract prepared and ready for Galilee review and signature by end of next week, July 24-26.

Anticipate start of demolition on August 5th

Scheduling review of kitchen cabinet layout with kitchen layout team

Plan to begin construction coordination with groups using lower level later next week, July 24-26.

Soliciting 2nd

proposal for kitchen equipment

Submitted by Bill Rudolph

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The Sunday School Staff met July 10th

to prepare for the upcoming Sunday School Year

We look forward to Rally Day and “God’s Work. Our Hands.” on September 8th

with Classes Resuming September 15th

Returning and new teachers

Returning students with some new students joining us

Curriculum in place for each class setting

Opening Worship in the Sanctuary each Sunday at 9:15 a.m.

Registration forms will be in the Narthex in August and available during the Rally Day

festivities for Pre 3 through 6th

Grades

We can always use more people to share their gifts and abilities. If you are interested in being part of the Sunday School Program as a Co-Teacher, Co-Shepherd or help with special projects or activities, please let me know.

If you have friends, neighbors or family members that are not presently attending Sunday School, please invite them to come to Galilee and be part of our Sunday School Program.

We are so excited and enthused about Sunday School again this year and are blessed to have such devoted and committed Sunday School teachers, Shepherds and Staff participating in the Christian Education of the children of Galilee Lutheran Church. To all of these individuals we say a big “Thank You”.

We ask for your support and prayers for our staff, the children and the Program throughout the year.

When many come together – Great things happen.

Barb Barthel – Sunday School

262-691-0711

barb@galileelc.org

Sunday School News

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Jesus tells us to “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10:37 (From the Parable of the Good Samaritan) and to Love our neighbors as ourselves.

Middle School Mission Trip - Go. Love. Serve.

We return with expanded insights and a

deeper understanding as to how God’s story

and the power of the Holy Spirit works and

weaves in and through all of our lives! Thanks

be to God! We have a renewed heart filled

with hope and a deeper love for others and

the love of Jesus. God truly comes wrapped

as a gift in people; people we know, people

we’ve newly met, and in people we’ve yet to

meet. We return with gifts that will last a life

time! Ask us about our trip. We’d love to

weave stories with you. Also, thank you to

everyone who helped to make this faith

formation for life experience possible.

†Blessings and †Peace to everyone!

Remember the sheet of recycling etiquette you received in January? If it has been misplaced, here is good news: both disposal services have web sites that include interesting facts, games and fun activities. Advanced Disposal Services, Inc (Village of Pewaukee) John’s Disposal Services, Inc (City of Pewaukee) Give them a look! - Sharon Vitek

THE DEAL ON STEEL - DID YOU KNOW?

EACH YEAR NORTH AMERICA RECYCLES MORE STEEL THAN ALUMINUM, GLASS, PAPER & PLASTIC COMBINED.

Thank you for your prayers while we were serving in the Twin Cities.

News from the Green Team

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God’s work. Our hands. Rally Day, September 8, 2019

God’s Work.

Our Hands.

Sunday,

SEPTEMBER 8,

2019

You Are Invited to a

Women’s Retreat at Galilee

Saturday, October 19th, 8 am to 2 pm

We will have morning coffee and snacks

Lunch catered by the 5 O’Clock Club

Presenter: Philip Chard, MS

Psychotherapist, columnist, author and speaker

The topic of the retreat is:

Nature's Ways: Emotional Healing and Spiritual Growth Thru Nature Interaction

All women are invited: please bring a friend!

Watch the weekly bulletin in September for more details and registration info.

Contact Mary Stauber at 262-442-4682 or mdstauber@att.net for more details.

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People of God at Galilee, ¡Saludos a nuestros queridos amigos y companeros en el evangelio! Greetings to our dear friends and partners in the gospel! It is with tremendous gratitude that we thank you for your generous gift of $1100.00 towards the 2019 Mission of Healing trip to our partner congregations in El Salvador. We give thanks to God for our many travelers—including doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, pastors, and lay members—and to you, who funded our supplies and other expenses and prayed for us, who helped make this trip happen! Thanks to you, our partners in this work, for helping make all of this possible! Rev. Josh Evans, Pastor Unity Lutheran Church, Brookfield on behalf of the Mission of Healing Leadership

Galilee Book Cub will be discussing “Virgil Wander” by Leif Enger, Thursday, August 22. Meet Virgil Wander, owner of an old movie theatre. He leads a somewhat normal life until one night when he hits an icy patch on the road, and lands in the icy waters of Lake Superior. He survives the crash, but suffers short term memory loss and some of this words. As he tries to get his life back on track, he has a group of quirky friends to help. Join us at 4 pm in the Gathering Place for a fun discussion. - Sharon Vitek

Outreach for Hope Family Bike Ride Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019

Ride for a Cause! Start recruiting your teammates and get ready for the 2019 Outreach for Hope Family Bike Ride. Registration opens at ofhbikeride.com on June 21. Choose from three ride locations: Waukesha, Ozaukee, or Racine/Kenosha County. Visit the website for more information. How will you participate this year? Family riders: enjoy an out and back of your

own distance on a trail Avid bicycler: various trail and road rides

available. Virtual riders: make it fun as you raise

awareness and funds to support OFH-funded ministries

Volunteer for event day: visit ofhbikeride.com for details and to register

Visit the website to learn about ways to raise funds and have them multiply!

Ride day includes T-Shirt, light breakfast and picnic lunch

Your donation uplifts lives, support a team or rider at ofhbikeride.com

Visit the website often for updates and registration information: ofhbikeride.com Jeff Dohlby will be the Outreach for Hope Family Bike Ride team captain again this year for Galilee. He will be registering Galilee as a church team and then he welcomes riders, sponsors and volunteers to connect with our partnership in Outreach for Hope. Jeff can be reached at 414.234.9620 if you have any questions during registration or if you want to know other ways you can participate.

Outreach for Hope Bike Ride Thank You from Unity Church

Galilee Book Club

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Ministry Staff

Pastor ~ Pastor Jay A. Ford, D.Min.

Director of Christian Life ~ Deacon Doug Krekling

Financial Assistant ~ Karen Streit

Administrative Assistant ~ Jane Kaufman

Music Director ~ Paul Thorgaard

Accompanists ~ Mary Kay Debrecht and

Vince LaTona

Columbarium Administrator ~ Bill Braunschweig

Leadership Board Members ~ 2019

Steve Hanson - President

Matthew Strosin - Vice President

Susan Olson - Secretary

Ann Dee Austin - Member at large

Jeff Dohlby - Member at large

Chris Rudolph - Treasurer

Ministry Coordinators

Welcoming

Hospitality ~ Theresa Opie & Susan Keller

Mentoring ~ Open

Connecting ~ Anne Riegert

Equipping

Worship ~ Nancy Wojcicki

Christian Ed. & Youth ~ Deacon Doug Krekling

Administration ~ Jim Hagen & Kathy Taylor

Stewardship ~ Steve Dethloff

Sending

Partnerships & Global-Gifting ~ Shelly Dohlby, Jim Olia, Carole Brinkman, Mary Winter

Compassion Care ~ Mary Stauber

Galilee Worship Service Flower Guidelines

If you would like to include flowers to enhance the church service, to celebrate a special occasion, or to remember or honor a loved one….here are some suggestions:

Decide the date. Sign up for your choice on the flower chart in the Narthex.. or .. go online to Ministry Scheduler Pro to note your decision.

Make contact with a florist for the flower arrangement you would like and schedule to have it delivered to Galilee on Saturday afternoon around 4:00-4:15pm… or.. you can bring the flowers to Galilee yourself on Saturday. Flowers should be left on a table in the Narthex. Later they will be placed in the sanctuary.

You may pick the flowers up after the last service of the weekend. Thank you for your participation.

Those Who Serve Ministry Staff Schedules

Pastor Jay

Day off is Monday

Doug Krekling

Days off are Friday and Saturday

Church Office

8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday—Thursday

Office Closed on Friday

Mike Anderson

Jeremy Fossier

Tim Gilestad

Bill Groth

Benjamin Maske

Morgan Mosher

Andrew Richardson

Galilee Altar Flowers

August 04 David & Susan Keller

August 11 Open

August 18 Open

August 25 Tom & Kathy Hyslop

To make a donation of flowers for the worship, please contact the church office or sign up on the 2019 Altar Flower chart in the narthex. Thank you for your gift! If you have any questions, please call the church office at 262-691-2380.

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August 04

Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23

Psalm 48:1-12

Colossians 3:1-11

Luke 12:13-21

August 11

Genesis 15:1-6

Psalm 33:12-22

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

Luke 12:32-40

August 18

Jeremiah 23:23-29

Psalm 82

Hebrews 11:29-12:2

Luke 12:49-56

August 25

Isaiah 59:9b-14

Psalm 103:1-8

Hebrews 12:18-29

Luke 13:10-17

The Readings

Summer Worship Schedule

Saturday at 5:00 pm

Sunday at 9:00 am

Holy Communion is served at both services