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CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH
June 2016 Calvary
Crossroads
1750 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-786-4010 E-mail: [email protected] www.calvarylc.com
WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturdays @ 5:00 pm Sundays @ 9:00 am
Web links: Website: www.calvarylc.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CalvaryLC
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul;
He that keepeth understanding Shall find good.
Proverbs 19:8 (NIV)
Happy Father’s Day
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OUR MISSION & VISION: The vision of Calvary Lutheran Church is:
“Sharing the life-changing message of Jesus Christ”
Mission Statement: Calvary Lutheran Church is a family of
Christians, directed by the Holy Spirit, growing as disciples
of Jesus through worship, Biblical study and prayer that are
shared with the community and world.
From the Pastor’s Study
Pastor Dawn Lyn Spies Calvary Lutheran Church + Interim Pastor 1750 N. Calhoun Road + Brookfield, WI 53005 Office 262.786.4010 + Text 760.208.0986 [email protected]
Maintaining Unity: What is a Pastor & What is Pastoral Leadership?
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy
of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and
meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to main-
tain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” — Ephesians 4:1-3
Perhaps one of the most misunderstood and neglected aspects of
leadership within congregations is that of maintaining unity. Although
this is, or should be, one of the primary tasks of the pastor, he or she
cannot create and maintain unity alone. It is the work of the leadership
team as a whole — pastor, congregational officers and council. Indeed,
the NALC model constitution, article 12.04.f states one of the responsi-
bilities of the council is:
To promote a congregational climate of peace and goodwill,
and, as differences and conflicts arise, to foster resolution of
such conflicts according to Biblical principles.
In 1986, after five years in my first congregation, I was
asked by my bishop to consider being called to a congregation in
Colorado Springs which had been conflicted for 15 years (they
were only in existence for 15 years!). After accepting the call
and beginning our ministry together at this troubled church,
many folks were baffled that in spite of the many visitors who
showed up for worship each week, they rarely returned and the
congregation rarely welcomed new members. I was baffled that
our congregational leaders couldn’t see the simple fact that visi-
tors don’t want to join a congregation that is conflicted! One
Sunday morning visit was enough to sense the tension, pain and
hurt present in the congregation.
Thankfully, the climate changed and growth began to hap-
pen. But this experience impressed upon me the reality that one
of the greatest hindrances to evangelism, mission and growth
within any congregation is conflict and disharmony within the
body.
Whether the conflict and tension is between the pastor and
council, members of the leadership team, or rank and file mem-
bers of the congregation, lack of unity and harmony within a
The Calvary Crossroads is published monthly. All news articles should be submitted to the church office by the deadline listed on the church calendar. Electronic submissions are preferred (email: [email protected]).
If you received this issue via email only and would like to receive a printed copy in the mail, please contact the Calvary church office. (262.786.4010) Printed copies are available at the church also.
Greetings Church! As you may know, we are a part of the NALC – the North American Lutheran Church. The national office sends
out a regular newsletter, NALC News, and this month there was a wonderful article about the church, the role of the pastor and how we live
as the People of God within this community. I thought it was timely, so I’ve included it here. I hope you find it encouraging!
Pastor Wendel begins with an example of a church in conflict who had a hard time welcoming visitors. One of the amazing gifts of
Calvary is our welcoming and warm community! We are not a church in conflict. Yet, as People of God, we are called to live differently
in this world. My favorite sections are #4 and #5 toward the end. We are a church that knows well that conflict is not to be handled with
gossip or grudges. We follow Matthew 18:15-20, first going to the person who we have a disagreement with, then – if resolution or
forgiveness cannot be found – we seek out the Pastor to assist.
We are a people of God’s word (see #5) and it has been a blessing to continue in this study of our Lord and Savior Together!
Happy Reading! Pastor Dawn
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Serving At Worship
Serving at
Worship
June 4/5 Sat. 5p; Sun.-9:00a Graduate Recogni-tion
June 11/12 Sat. 5p; Sun.-9:00a
June 18/19 Sat. 5p; Sun.-9:00a Father’s Day / Youngquist Dedica-tion / Food Sunday
June 25/26 Sat. 5p; Sun.-9:00a
ACOLYTES
Kian Leonard Jared Springer
Connor Morris Natalie Anderson
Bobby Vollmar Rebecca Warber
Natalie Anderson Connor Morris
ALTAR GUILD Jan Chesner Martha Altmin
Jonni Roush Ruth Young
RoJean Holler Jan Tschetter
Shirley Brodell Marge Tyne
ASSITING MINISTER Larry Bonier Lee Tyne
DEACONS
[Sat] Lydia Trudell [Sun] Keith Pierce, Karen Pierce, Terry Trotier
[Sat] Ernie Kretschmann [Sun] Larry Bonier, Sue Rowe, Mary Smith
[Sat] Ernie Kretschmann [Sun] Larry Bonier, Bill Clayton, Carol Roe
[Sat] Sue Rowe [Sun] Carol Roe, Cindy Rooks, Bill Clayton
ALTAR FLOWERS Kris Lewandowski Judy Sayas
Springer Family Jim & Nancy Marsho
Grace & Gordy Gunnlaugsson
GREETERS
[Sat] Ray & Jan Chesner [Sun] Judy Sayas, Judy DeBruine, Maxine Weisbrodt
[Sat] Bill Anderson, Jeanette Ketelsen [Sun] Wayne & Bonnie Johnson, Grace & Gordy Gunnlaugsson
[Sat] Scott & Peggy Langelin [Sun] George & Carol Rooney, Gael Hirth, Lillian Veenendaal
[Sat] Ed & Kay Marshall [Sun] Keith & Karen Pierce, Marilyn Hermann, Jonni Roush
LECTORS Larry Bonier Chris Spangenberger
Chuck Lukasik Tom Thiede
CHILDREN’S SERMON Angie Schatz Elise & Mary Baumgartner
Larry Bonier Michael Anderson Daniel Berger
PPT [Sat] Sue Rowe [Sun] Linda Berger
[Sat] [Sun] Sue Rowe
[Sat] [Sun] Sallie Schultz
[Sat] [Sun] Sue Rowe
USHERS
Tom Thiede, Jim Marsho, Ed Ramthun, Sr., Ed Ramthun, Jr.
Scott & Peggy Langelin, Chuck & Jan Lukasik
Keith & Karen Pierce, George & Carol Rooney
Martha Altmin, Chet Elliott, Herb Grospitz, Erik Zipp
HOSPITALITY Jim & Nancy Marsho
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June Calendar
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Worship & Music
Maintaining Unity: continued from page 2
congregation drives folks away, and keeps new folks from wanting
to come and participate. It is Job Number 1 for all congregational
leaders — pastor and council — “to maintain the unity of the Spirit
in the bond of peace.” To do so, it is important to understand what
unity is not.
Unity in the Body of Christ is not the lack of conflict or disa-
greement. Many in our congregations mistakenly believe that peace
comes from never disagreeing about things. Some will actively seek
to silence or quell any difference of opinion, fearful that leadership
will not be able to handle or manage conflict, bringing about nega-
tive consequences.
The truth of the matter is that negative consequences arise when
conflict and disagreement are not handled openly and positively for
the good of the whole. The more a pastor or council tries to silence
and suppress any disagreement, the more it will often fester and
grow until it becomes an open sore in the body, making healing
more difficult.
Addressing conflict openly and directly allows for involved
parties to be heard and to hear, to have conversation, plan a positive
course and foster healing.
What will this look like in the congregation?
1. Direct, open, honest communication within the congregation,
with no anonymous communications or criticisms, no triangu-
lation, no secret meetings. The pastor and council set the tone
for this kind of communication by the nature of their own
relationships and dealings with one another.
2. Seeking no agenda other than that which is faithful to the
Lord Jesus Christ, obedient to God’s Word and serves the
well-being of the whole congregation. Pushing personal agen-
das, wishes, wants and desires are not the chief aim of the
pastor or council (or members, for that matter).
3. Build consensus within the leadership and the congregation as
a whole. When the congregational leadership team informs
the congregation, communicates openly and regularly and
makes decisions only when there is a consensus, trust devel-
ops and unity grows. Although congregational constitutions
usually provide for “majority rules” decision-making, this
results in “winners” and “losers” — factions and division
within the congregation. Rarely is any decision so pressing
that congregational leadership must act before informing,
communicating with and building consensus within the con-
gregation as a whole. It is important to note, however, that all
Don’t Vacation from God This summer, don’t take a vacation from God! Our Lord is always here for us and we, likewise, should be there for Him in
worship, Bible study and service. Weekend worship services are the same throughout the summer at Calvary - Saturdays
at 5 pm and Sundays at 9 am. Adult Bible study continues throughout the summer as well! Going on vacation? Plan
ahead and find a church to attend in the area you will be vacationing! If you need help, contact Pastor Dawn Spies or any-
one in the church office at 262-786-4010.
must understand consensus-building is not about “getting
what I want,” but acknowledging that what I want may
not be what is best for the congregation. Although we
never will compromise with regard to the Word of God,
living together in community always requires sacrifice
and compromise. This is how we arrive at consensus and
unity around decision-making.
4. Live the Scriptures! As it says in the model constitution,
as differences and conflicts arise ... foster resolution of
such conflicts according to Biblical principles. One of the
most useful strategies for handling conflict and difficulty
within congregations is to heed the guidance of our Lord
in the Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20. Here Jesus suggests
how believers can be reconciled one to another in a godly,
loving manner. Sadly, many Lutherans are not aware of
these teachings of our Lord and seek to handle conflict
and disagreement according to the ways of the world,
using gossip, back-biting and under-handedness, rather
than straightforward, open, honest communication, of-
fered in love.
So finally, to live the Scriptures in our daily lives and in the
community of the Church, we need to:
5. Know the Scriptures! How can we live God’s Word if we
don’t know it? In the last generation or two, many Luther-
ans have become functionally illiterate when it comes to
the Bible. To foster and maintain unity, harmony and
peace within the Body of Christ, we will want to again
become people of the Word of God. We will want to
again learn what it means and how it is to be God’s peo-
ple within the Church and within the local congregation.
This is how we may begin “to lead lives worthy of the
calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness
and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in
love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond
of peace.”
Pastor David Wendel
Assistant to the Bishop for Ministry and Ecumenism
Article reproduced by permission.
Originally appeared in NALC News, May 2016. http://thenalc.org/wp-content/uploads/News/2016/NALC-May-2016.pdf
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Youth & Family News
Confirmation Sunday May 22, 2016
Congratulations to Emily Berger and Gwendalyn Rian on their
Confirmation, May 22, 2016. May the blessings of the Lord be with you
on this very special day. Blessing and prayers that God will bless you
always, and keep you in His faithful care.
Graduate Recognition
On June 5th, we will be recognizing and
blessing those Calvary students who have
recently graduated. Please join us for a cake
and coffee reception immediately following
the 9 am worship service. Please pray for
these individuals as they complete their cur-
rent studies and move on to the next stage in
their lives: Included is the information
received as of this printing.)
Regan Andrus
New Berlin West High School
University of Wisconsin—La Crosse
Elise Baumgartner Arrowhead High School
Will be attending the
University of Wisconsin
- La Crosse, studying
Computer Science
Sara Kalupa
Brookfield East High School
Will be attending the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Biology.
Amanda Kalupa
Washington University in St. Louis
May, 2016
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in
Biology and Bachelor of Science in
Business. She will be attending the Medical
College of Wisconsin in Green Bay for her
medical degree.
Eric Wahlgren
University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee
May, 2016
Graduated with a Bachelor in Business
Finance and Accounting
Emily Ann Berger Date of Birth: July 23, 2002
Date of Baptism: October 26, 2003
Calvary Lutheran Church
Parents: Linda & Dale (brother, Daniel)
Mentor: Kim Nyka
Summary of My Faith:
I believe in God. One thing that confirms my
faith is the thought that, if God created everyone,
he would also love everyone. It feels right when you think of it like that
and I don't think it is any other way. Also since he loves us so much he
gives us a choice on how we live and if we follow his ways and love him
freely.
Confirmation Bible verse:
Galatian 2:20 “It is no longer I who lives but Christ who lives in me.“
Gwendalyn Grace Rian
Date of Birth: August 20, 2002
Date of Baptism: December 1, 2002
Christ Lutheran in Paddock Lake
Parents: Jenni Swanson-Rian & Matthew Rian
(sister, Mandi)
Mentor: Sue Rowe
Summary of My Faith:
I believe in God because it seems like everything
is placed too perfectly to happen by coincidence.
And one way that I have come to know God more is through prayer. For
example, when I pray, even though I might not get the answer I want,
I can see that what God gives me is what's really best for me.
Confirmation Bible verse:
2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
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Congregation News
It’s About Our Family
BIRTHDAYS:
Birthdays & Anniversaries
CALVARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Congregation Council Bob Smith (Pres.) 414-763-3343 Jim Kalupa (V.P.) 262-784-3114 Mark Trudell (Sec.) 414-405-7737 Andy Schatz (Treas.) 262-373-0535 John Foley 262-720-5915 RoJean Holler 262-780-6250 John Lau 414-975-3137 Nancy Marsho 262-827-9640 Carolyn Trotier 262-781-5567 Kevin Wahlgren 262-784-0983 Erica Zipp 414-530-9461
Board of Deacons Larry Bonier [F-G] 262-784-1827 Bill Clayton [M, P-Q] 262-785-9033 Mary Smith (temp) [A-B] 920-979-9415 Ernie Kretschmann [H-J] 262-782-4989 Karen Pierce [K] 414-422-9302 Keith Pierce [L,N-O] 414-422-9302 Cindy Rooks [C,D,E] 262-879-9788 Mary Smith [Sa-Sh] 414-763-3343 Terry Trotier [Si-Sz] 262-781-5567 Lydia Trudell [R] 414-704-8699 Carol Roe [V-Z] 262-792-9747 Sue Rowe [T-U] 262-781-0093
Staff Rev. Dawn L. Spies (Pastor) [email protected] Gene Traas (Dir. of Music) [email protected] Holly Novotny (Office Mgr) [email protected] Kris Molitor (Fin. Secretary) [email protected] Jen Arnold (Comm. Coord.) [email protected]
Ministry Emails Council [email protected] Deacons [email protected] Personnel [email protected] Communications [email protected]
ANNIVERSARIES:
Welcome New Members
Judy Sayas
Matthew Wirtz
Heather Wilson
Farewell & God Speed
Marianne & Cesar Citraro,
Nancy & Jim Marsho
Kim & Mark Nyka
Births-to add Prayers of Joy for the birth of Liam Daniel, born 5/4/2016, to Jeff & Jessie Kelly,
proud grandparents Jim & Sandi Harrison.
Sympathy-to add
Expressions of Christian sympathy go out to family and friends on the loss of
Beverly Meinke who passed away April 27, 2016 and to Robert and Patty’s
family on the loss of their son’s brother-in-law, Ryan Moore, who passed away
on May 6. He was only 29.
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Each year Calvary sets aside the month of June for members to go out into the community together and do hands-on mission work.
Please plan to join other Calvary workers as we reach out into the community by helping with many meaningful projects and tasks.
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Events
Women’s Ministry Book Group special time to meet
Monday, June 13
9:00 am Media Room
A special time to meet with a Noon museum trip too
This is our last meeting of this year ! We’ll select the books
we want to read next year.
Once we’ve chosen the books, we’ll have lunch (bring your
own!) and then carpool downtown to the Milwaukee Public
Museum for a docent-led tour of the re-designed “Streets of
Old Milwaukee” exhibit. We plan to leave Calvary at noon.
It promises to be a fun day!
Let Grace Gunnlaugsson know if you’d like to join us
([email protected] or 262-369-3910).
Church Life Baseball Outing
Sunday – July 17, 2016
Join Calvary for an afternoon/evening of fun at a Madison
Mallards Baseball Game on July 17th. It’s a great time for
congregational fellowship and a wonderful outreach
opportunity for Calvary.
Here are some of the details:
Cost: $28 per person (order forms are available at church)
Reserved Seating - 4:05 p.m. game (section 109 lower
grand stand)
Bobblehead Giveaway of “Dancing Rick”
Petting Zoo
All-You-Can-Eat ‘baseball park’ food and non-alcoholic
beverages during the game
Coach bus transportation available* - bus will load at
Calvary at 1:15pm; depart at 1:30pm
Maynard, the Mallards’ mascot, will fly in to home plate
to start the game
Autographs/photos with players available after the game
Mark your calendars! Invite your friends!
Ticket sales close Monday, June 13.
*Thank you to Goerke’s Corners Associates (Thrivent)
for helping to sponsor the bus for the Mallard’s game!
FREE Outdoor Concert
Come to the free outdoor concert performed by Four Guys
in Dinner Jackets at the outdoor theater of the Sharon Lynne
Wilson Center on Friday, July 8 at 6:30pm. Pack your lawn
chairs & picnic baskets and enjoy an evening of good music
and fellowship!
Sign up sheets are on the glass doors in the narthex. Don't
forget there is also a Classic Car Show for auto enthusiasts!
If you'd like, we will take your lawn chairs over to the
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center and pre-set up. Drop off your
chairs in classroom #103 no later than noon on that Friday.
Please put a tag on each chair with the tags that will be in
the classroom. Questions? Contact Ron Foster, Sue Rowe or
Sallie Schulz.
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June Calendar Highlights
Check the church calendar for complete listings (page 10)
Events
Wed 1 Amazing Grace Adult Study; Bible Study
Thurs 2 Quilters
Sat 4 Worship; Name Tag Weekend
Sun 5 Worship; Name Tag Weekend; Adult Ed.; Contemp. Musicians; Graduate Recognition; Youth & Family Committee; Youth BBQ
Tues 7 Staff Meeting
Wed 8 Bible Study; Exec Meeting
Sat 11 Worship
Sun 12 Worship; Summer Choir; Welcome Team Training; Contemporary Musicians; Adult Ed; Church Life Committee.; HS Mission Trip Mtg.
Mon 13 Women’s Book Group/Museum Trip; MOM: Blanket Project; Christian Clowns
Tues 14 MOM: Blanket Project; Deacon Meeting
Wed 15 Men's Breakfast; Bible Study
Sat 18 Worship; Calvary Clean-Up
June Food Drive Cereal Sunday
Thank you to everyone who contributed to
Calvary’s Cupboard last month. Items
collected are taken to the Waukesha Food
Pantry. The next Food Sunday is Cereal Sunday, with collection
June 18-10, 2016.
Recommended items include boxed cereals and bars, oatmeal
and Pop Tarts. Other items of need are caned fruit or vegetables,
soups, peanut butter and jelly, and pasta/sauces.
If you prefer to make a monetary contribution, please mark your
envelope or check with the notation “Food Pantry”.
Update on April 2016 Mission of the Month:
Thank you to all who responded to Compassion’s Water of Life
program and also to child sponsorship needs.
Through your generosity our congregation has provided 54 units
of clean drinking water this year and the life of 1 young person
was changed when they were sponsored.
A HUGE THANK YOU !
Sun 19 Worship; Father’s Day; Food Sunday; Contemp. Musicians; Youngquist Bench Dedication; All Church Potluck Lunch
Mon 20 MOM: Serve @ Hope Center
Tues 21 MOM: LSS Maintenance; Staff Meeting; Crossroads Deadline; Congregation Council
Wed 22 Bible Study
Thurs 23 MOM: LSS Maintenance; MOM: Serve @ Hope Center; Men’s Ministry Gathering
Sat 25 Worship; MOM: Food Sort-Hunger Task Force
Sun 26 Worship; Mission Servant Sunday; Contemp. Musicians; Adult Ed.; HS Mission Trip Mtg.
Wed 29 Bible Study; Endowment Committee
Thurs 30 Crossroads Assembly
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Events
Calvary Deacons Active at Brookfield's July 4
th Parade
Once again, the Calvary Deacons will be offering bot-
tled water along the Brookfield 4th of July parade route.
Volunteer deacons will staff four distribution stations
within the parade route. Please think about buying a case
of water when you are out shopping and bring it to the
office. Donated bottled water will be accepted after May
22, labeled with Calvary's worship schedule, and stored
in room 107. Thank you in advance for your donations
and for helping keep the community hydrated during the
parade.
Congregation News
Wanted: Outgoing, sociable, fun conversationalists
If this sounds like you, then you may be interested in this. A major goal of Calvary is to grow membership. One of the most
productive ways to achieve this goal is to make visitors feel right at home when they come to our church. To make this happen,
the Evangelism Committee developed a program called Visitors Into Members (VIM). The key to its success is having a
welcoming team who are gregarious, enthusiastic and love to engage people in conversation. And that’s why we are contacting
you. Do you have a gift in this area?
To find out more, join us Sunday, June 12 at 10:25 a.m. in the church sanctuary or Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. You can contact Pastor Dawn, Jim Marsho or Tom Thiede with questions.
Calvary’s Mission of the Month is Operation Christmas
Child (OCC) - a powerful evangelism and discipleship
program organized by Samaritan’s Purse.
Last year Calvary packed 37 shoe-
boxes and shared the love of Christ
with many needy children around
the world. This year we hope to
increase the number of shoeboxes
we send and also raise funds to
support the 12-lesson Bible study
course The Greatest Journey. The
Bible study course costs $6 per
child and is facilitated by local churches where shoeboxes
are delivered. MOM funds collected in June will be used to
fund The Greatest Journey.
More information on supplies needed for shoeboxes and the
packing party dates coming soon. Thank you for
supporting OCC!
Calvary’s June Mission of the Month
A recount of Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.’s life in celebration of Armed Services Day was held on Saturday, May 21 from a first-person perspective of David Wiedenkeller, a living historian.