The Monthly Herald
November 2014 FROM THE PASTOR…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The leaves are changing color and most of them are on the ground now. Fall is a beautiful time of the year, a
wonderful time to give thanks to God for all His goodness toward us. Fall is also the time of the harvest: God’s
gracious hand providing a living for those who work the ground and food for the peoples of our nation and world.
God provides for all our needs of body and soul “only out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit
or worthiness in me.” Therefore, as Luther once wrote, it is our duty to thank and praise Him, serve and obey Him.
One of God’s earthly blessings is government. Where does “government” come from? Paul states in Romans 13:
“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has
established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” And our Lord Jesus told Pilate: “You would
have no power over Me if it were not given to you from above.” (John 19:11) Therefore, the governing authorities
are to be respected as God’s servants, even if they don’t realize their authority comes from Him.
Luther taught that there are “two kingdoms” of God. The “right hand” is His kingdom of grace, the Holy Christian
Church, with Jesus as king, reigning at the “right hand of the Father.” The “left hand” kingdom is His kingdom of
earthly power and authority. Many different kings, presidents, governors and the like have been entrusted with this
authority. Some use it for good; some use it for bad. All of them will answer to the King of kings on the last day
(Psalm 2).
We are blessed to live in a country where we can take part in electing our leaders. We should exercise that privilege
every time we have the opportunity. We are blessed to live in a country that protects our freedom of
speech and freedom of religion. However, there are some leaders who are starting to attack these
freedoms. Freedom of religion is being redefined as “Freedom from religion.” Separation of Church
and State, originally devised as a protection of the church from state laws that would infringe on the
freedom of religion, is being redefined as protecting the state from the influence of religion. This was not the
thinking of our founding fathers. So we should seek to elect those leaders who will abide by the constitution and
protect our God-given rights. Yet, whether we have good or bad leaders, we should pray for all our leaders,
according to the will of God. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
May God bless our nation, our leaders, and our lives. Above all, may God bless us with thankful hearts for all His
good gifts, His gift of government, His gift of all creation, and, most especially His gift of salvation in Jesus Christ, King
of kings and Lord of lords. Let us be thankful for our God and His gifts not only at a time of national thanksgiving, but
every day.
In Christ’s Love,
Pastor Bender
Bible Classes & Voters Meeting 2 Guatemala News 5
Ladies Groups & Senior Fun Seekers 3 Youth 6
Thanksgiving & Veteran’s 4 November Calendar 8
“Now thank we all our God, With hearts and hands and voices,” LSB #895
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
“Noah: The Man, the Ark, the Flood” will be our first study. We
meet at 7:00am in the Fellowship Hall on the 2nd
and 4th
Saturdays. During November we will meet only on November
22nd
, since Pastor Bender will be in Guatemala earlier in the
month. We eat breakfast, we pray, then we study God’s Word.
All men are welcome to join us. If you are coming, invite a
friend!
Bible Classes Sunday Mornings at 9:15am
Pastor Bender’s Class “The Revelation to St. John” is the topic of study. All adult members are
invited and encouraged to study God’s Word that it might be more deeply rooted in your heart and
soul. The class meets at 9:15am in the Fellowship Hall each Sunday morning. Coffee and baked
goods are an added enticement. (There will be no class on November 2nd as Pastor Bender is
in Guatemala)
Pastor Stanton’s Class on First Corinthians will meet at 9:15am in Room 203 on the second floor
of the Lincoln Ave. classroom building.
Monday Mornings at 11:30am
“The Family Project” Class meets in the Fellowship Hall Leader: Laurel Privatt
Thursday Mornings at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall
We are looking at the appointed readings for the worship services each weekend: Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel. This will enrich our worship experience as we examine the readings and their relationship with the day, season, and each other. We meet from 10:00 to 11:30am. Pastor Stanton is leading the study. Bring your Bibles and join us!
Kids Bible Hour 9:15am each Sunday
Senior High Bible Study 9:15am in the Instructional Room
Leaders: Mike & Erin Carson
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Important voters meeting
November 15, 2014
6:15pm following the 5 pm worship service
To be held in the Church
Topics to be discussed:
School Choice Program
Vision Path Recommendation
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid will have their Christmas pot-luck luncheon on Wednesday, December 3rd
. The
meeting will follow the 10am Advent service. Our Christmas project will benefit the Place of
Refuge. Please bring an article for babies (soap, shampoo, toys, blankets, clothes size 3 – 6
mos., etc.) wrapped and labeled for boy or girl. Christmas entertainment will follow the
luncheon.
Widows Lunch
The next Widows Lunch will be Wednesday November 12th at “Genesis” Restaurant 3740
S. 108th Street at 11:00am.
Elizabeth Ministry
Please remember Elizabeth Ministries in your prayers and if you wish to join our group please
contact Julie Avila at [email protected].
Ladies Book Club
Ladies Book Club will be on Monday November 10th at 6:30pm at the ECC. If you have
any questions, please email Jennifer Ricard at [email protected].
Advent By Candlelight
Ladies – You are invited to this special event, Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 pm. We will again take
a journey through the Advent/Christmas season with a brief program of word
and song. This event, presented by the women of St. Paul's Choir, will be held in
the Fellowship Hall. Prior to the program, enjoy fellowship, sweet treats and
viewing beautifully decorated tables. Beginning the weekend of Nov. 22-23,
you may sign up in the Narthex after the Saturday service or between services on
Sunday. You will be given a ticket, which will reserve a seat for a numbered
table. If you wish to sit with a friend, sign up at the same time for that table. If
you need more information, you may contact: Judy Conrad (414-321-3895).
Senior Fun Seekers This year we are planning on the Christmas Concert at Concordia University at 12800 N.
Lakeshore Dr. in Mequon. We are going on Friday 12/5. The concert starts at 7:30 and
the cost is $10.00. We are not planning on eating with this event. Because of the popularity of this concert
we need to obtain our tickets well in advance. Please let us know by Monday 11/3. Call Janine at 427-8434.
Ladies Guild News
Boston Store Community Days Coupon Sale
November 8 & 9 after each worship service
Purchase a $10 coupon for only $5.00
Coupons can be used on November 14 & 15.
Proceeds will benefit our New Church Sign Fund.
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The Mitten Barrel Is Back!
Now accepting gently used or new
mittens, gloves, scarves & socks. They
will be distributed by our Ladies
Guild to people in need. The barrel
can be found in the narthex
throughout the Winter months.
All Saints Remembrance
November 1 & 2, 2014
“For all the saints, who from their labors rest…” LSB #677
Thanksgiving Worship
November 26th at 6:00pm
November 27th at 9:00am
A food collection for the needy at St. Paul’s & at Hope Lutheran’s food
pantry will take place at each Thanksgiving Worship Service.
Greeters Needed You pick which service you’d like to greet at, arrive ½ hour before the start of the worship service, and then welcome our members & guests. It’s that easy! We’d need you to greet approximately once every 6 weeks. Call Janine to sign up: 414-427-8434.
Thanksgiving There isn’t enough thanks and praise to offer our God, For all the blessing he has bestowed upon you and me. Blessing of home, family The freedom of worshipping our God, The freedom to vote for our government leaders. There is one blessing above all others-our salvation. Won on the cross of Calvary for you and me, By our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Humbly we say, thank you, Jesus. Submitted by Elaine Lemke
Guess what this number represents: 65,482
You can find the answer on page 5 4
Thank the Lord
and sing His
praise;
tell ev’ryone
what He has
done.
Calling All Veteran’s On the weekend of November 8 & 9, 2014 we
will have a procession at all three worship
services. If you are a Veteran or active
military person, please meet in the narthex
before the service, to participate in the
processional.
If you’d like to keep up with Pastor
Chuck Ferry & his mission work in
Indonesia, you can find him online.
On your search page type Rev.
Chuck Ferry, click; find Chuck Ferry
(@RevFerry) Twitter click, then click
on Ferry Family Newsletter. Pastor
Ferry is now in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Attention Altar Guild Ladies Could you please check & see if you have any altar napkins at home. We are missing a few. Thanks!
Be sure to check out our website for updates as our Guatemala Team travels to spread God’s Word. www.splcwa.org
November 1, and we’re on our way! Anticipation, excitement, a little apprehension. Lessons are ready. Suitcases are stuffed with hundreds of pounds of donated school supplies, vitamins, and medicines. Personal items have been condensed into small carry-ons.
We also carry with us the love and support of our home base--our St. Paul’s brothers and sisters in Christ. We can’t thank you enough for your donations of money and supplies, as well as your participation in our fundraising dinners, PickNSave BBQs, and sales of Guatemalan items.
Now we ask for your continued prayers. Pray that God would grant us safe travel and good health, and pray that he would open the hearts and minds of our Guatemalan friends
to hear and accept the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Dios le bendiga! God Bless You! 5
Answer to question on page 4
The ages of our confirmed members
all added together.
Jr High Youth Packer Party
November 16th
at Mike & Crystal Barry’s
home (4236 Tumblecreek Dr. ~ Franklin)
beginning at 11:30am. Chili & hotdog lunch
will be served. Bring a sweet treat to share if
you can! RSVP’s appreciated to Shelly
Mueller at [email protected].
Hope to see you there!
Sunday, Sundaes, Scripture . . . and Social Media We are living in a technologically driven day
and age, like it or not. Some like it; some
don’t. Whether you like it or not, social
media, texting, tweeting, facebooking is here
to stay. Like most of man’s inventions, it can
be used for good or evil. Youth and their
parents are invited to gather on Sunday,
November 30, at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship
Hall to listen to what the Scriptures have to
say about these things. And, yes, ice cream
sundaes will be served with all kinds of
toppings.
St. Paul’s Youth
Sr. Youth
Movie Night – “God’s Not Dead” We are living in a world that is increasingly falling prey to the idea of Atheism: God does not exist! We, God’s children, need to continue to grow in faith, stand firm in the face of unbelief, and even stand up for the Truth at all costs. Come and join your friends in Christ to watch and discuss the movie: God’s Not Dead.
When: November 16 Where: The Reinhardt’s, 6530 W. Revere Pl. Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Houseboat Retreat
It is not too late to sign up for the retreat next summer. All it takes is a registration form and $95 deposit made payable to St. Paul’s Youth. An
additional $200 will be due before next July. We are seeking to fund raise the rest of the funds for the trip. If you have signed up but haven’t paid your $95 deposit yet, please do so in the near future.
The following is for senior and junior youth and
their parents:
Parents of College Students We need your help! In early December the St. Paul’s Senior Youth will be putting together care packages to send off to our college youth who call St. Paul’s home. Yet, we need their addresses to send them a gift pack and word of encouragement. So, if you have a college student, please call the church office and give us their address so we can bless them with care in December. 6
Martin Luther H.S. Sugar Plum Craft Faire November 1, 2014 9:00am – 4:00pm 5201 S. 76th Street
$3.00 Admission – Children under 12 free Sorry no strollers
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Milwaukee Lutheran H.S. Annual Art & Craft Fair & Bake Sale
November 8, 2014 9:00am – 3:00pm
9700 W. Grantosa Drive $2.00 Admission
Milwaukee Lutheran High School Fall Preview 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014 6:30 – 8:30pm
9700 W. Grantosa Drive
Martin Luther High School Winter Open House
Wednesday, November 5th at 6:00 p.m. 5201 South 76th Street.
Be sure to check the table in the narthex each weekend to sign special greeting cards for your fellow members. While
you’re there, see if there are any Birthday Bags to fill & deliver!
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Martin Luther High School Drama Presents Willy Wonka
November 14 & 15th at 7:00pm & November 16th at 2:00pm
at Martin Luther High School 5201 S. 76th Tickets range from $4.00 - $9.00. Call 421-4000 for more information.
Daylight Savings
Remember to turn
your clock BACK
1 hour before
going to bed on
Saturday
November 1st
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3:00 PM The Family
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4:00 PM Blood Pres-sure Check
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8:00 AM Worship
9:15 AM Bible Class &
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10:30 AM Worship
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
11:30 AM The Family
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7:00 PM Praise Band
Poinsettia Orders Due
6:30 PM Boards
7:00 PM Finance
Election D ay
6:30 PM The Family
Project
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
10:00 AM Bible Class
6:00 PM Bells
6:00 PM Public School
Confirmation Class
7:15 PM Choir
Guatemala Team
Returns
12:00 PM Scrapbook
& Crafts
3:00 PM The Family
Project
5:00 PM Worship
8:00 AM Worship
9:15 AM Bible Class &
Kids Bible Hour
10:30 AM Praise
Worship
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
11:30 AM The Family
Project
6:30 PM Book Club
6:00 PM Council
Veterans D ay
11:00 AM Widows
Lunch
6:30 PM The Family
Project
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
10:00 AM Bible Class
6:00 PM Bells
6:00 PM Public SchoolConfirmation Class
6:30 PM AdultInstruction
7:15 PM Choir
3:00 PM The Family
Project
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9:15 AM Bible Class &
Kids Bible Hour
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Packer Party5:30 PM Sr Youth
Movie Night
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
11:30 AM The Family
Project
7:00 PM Praise Band
6:30 PM The Family
Project
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
10:00 AM Bible Class
6:00 PM Bells
6:00 PM Public SchoolConfirmation Class
6:30 PM AdultInstruction
7:15 PM Choir
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3:00 PM The Family
Project
5:00 PM Worship
8:00 AM Worship
9:15 AM Bible Class &
Kids Bible Hour
10:30 AM Pr aise
Wor ship
9:00 AM Ta i Chi
11:30 AM The Family
Project
7:00 PM Ladies Guild
7:00 PM Praise Band
6:30 PM Elder s Thanksgiving
Worship 6:00pm
Thanksgiving
Worship 9:00am
Office Closed 3:00 PM The Family
Project
5:00 PM Worship
8:00 AM Worship
9:15 AM Bible Class &
Kids Bible Hour
10:30 AM Worship
1:30 PM Sr Youth
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Thank you to our Radio Broadcasters, Janet Johnson, Bob Strysick, Craig King, Chris Kadis and to Roger Gottschalk
and his assistant Steve Rolefson, for the many hours spent (usually late Saturday nights), editing, recording &
transporting the tape to the radio station. Steve spends early Sunday mornings delivering the tape to the radio station
& handling the controls during our broadcast. By having Steve handle the controls they offer us a better rate for our
broadcast. Blessings to you all and to our Radio Ministry here at St. Paul's.
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