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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church September, 2017
Justification—The Heart of the Reformation
Our forefathers in the faith put their lives on the line for the Gospel that is
proclaimed in God’s Word. We have heard of the martyrs of the early church, men and
women put to death in the Roman Empire because of their faith. In the 16th century, many
people died because of the Reformation. This should come as no surprise. When the truth
is preached, the world and false teachers get angry. While Jesus does indeed bring peace
between God and man, he also says in reference to Himself and the world, “I came not to
bring peace but a sword.” (Matthew 10) Jesus promised that His followers would suffer
persecution and hatred.
Most Lutherans know that Martin Luther personally put his life on the line in
defense of the faith, however, he certainly was not the only one. In some ways, it was just
as significant that a group of laymen, several princes and representatives of free cities in
Germany, also put their lives on the line for the sake of the Gospel. The Augsburg
Confession is the most basic statement of faith of the Lutheran Church besides the Small
Catechism. While written by a theologian and expressing the teachings of Luther and his
colleagues, it was presented by laymen committed to the truth of the Gospel.
The Augsburg Confession was presented to Charles V, emperor of the Holy
Roman Empire, in 1530. George of Brandenburg famously said to the emperor, “Before I
let anyone take from me the Word of God and ask me to deny my God, I will kneel and
let him strike off my head.”
I highly suggest getting a copy of this confession of faith, for it is yours also. It is a
brief, powerful summary of why the Lutheran Church teaches as it does. At the heart of
the Augsburg Confession stands Article 4: On Justification:
Also they teach that men cannot be justified before God by their own strength,
merits, or works, but are freely justified for Christ's sake, through faith, when they
believe that they are received into favor, and that their sins are forgiven for Christ's
sake, who, by His death, has made satisfaction for our sins. This faith God imputes
for righteousness in His sight. Rom. 3 and 4.
This is the article upon which the church stands or falls because the forgiveness of
sins by grace through faith for Christ’s sake alone is the very Gospel itself. To lose this or
deny this is to lose everything. May we be found as faithful as those bold confessors of
the Gospel at Augsburg.
In Christ,
Pastor Ramirez
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SEPTEMBER ELDERS:
Sunday September 3 (Communion)
8:00 1st _____________, 2nd _____________
10:30 1st Jerry Nigro, 2nd Joe Bloomer
Wednesday, September 6 (Communion)
7:00 Randy Verbeten
Sunday, September 10
8:00 Jared Zunker
10:30 Doug Just
Wednesday, September 13 (Communion)
7:00 Jerry Nigro
Sunday September 17 (Communion)
8:00 1st Randy Verbeten, 2nd _____________
10:30 1st Jerry Nigro, 2nd Doug Just
Wednesday, September 20 (Communion)
7:00 _____________
Sunday, September 24
8:00 Jared Zunker
10:30 Doug Just
Wednesday, September 27 (Communion)
7:00 Jerry Nigro
*************************************** SEPTEMBER ALTAR GUILD
1ST service – Delores Chovan
2nd service –
*************************************** If your birthday or anniversary is not listed or if it
is listed incorrectly, PLEASE let the church office
know so our records can be updated. Thank you!
Birthdays
09/01 Earl Jacobson
09/02 Alexandra Schmidt
09/03 James Staven
09/04 Shirley Busch
Kathy Thibodeaux
09/05 Pat Sargeant
09/08 Cheri Demant
Hilarie Nigro
Diane Reed
Kelli Thornton
Hunter Whitmore
09/09 Isaiah Aschauer
Frances Hanson
Ethan Hunt
09/10 Stacey Erickson
Sara Ramon
Amy Sweet
Brittany Wahlen
09/11 Karen Demant
09/12 Kim Greenwood
Payton Weirich
09/13 Dan Chovan
09/14 Joan Davidson
09/15 Owen Andersen
Jacob Parson
09/16 Daniel Peterson
09/17 Mike Shane
Michele Williams
09/20 Karen Badtke
Pearl Guenzler
Kevin Steffens
09/21 Ann Fanelli
Scott Katterhagen
09/22 Alexandria Blum
Brett Kieslich
09/23 Scott Dati
09/24 McKinley Ray
Carol Swantz
Michael Terry
09/25 Tabitha Hernandez
Muriel Murdoch
09/26 Joshua Ramirez
09/28 Phill Greenwood
09/30 David Hubeler
Anniversaries
09/06 James & Diane Badtke
09/08 Scott & Aimee Katterhagen
09/15 Jason & Amy Andersen
09/17 James & Sue Fallon
Richard & Nancy Kasprowicz
09/18 Bruce & Denise Engelhardt
09/19 Robery & Necol Blum Jr.
Mark & Christine St. Martin
09/23 Scott & Amy Sweet
09/24 Jesse & Staci Andersen
09/26 David & Tammy Hubeler
09/28 Doug & Karen Martinsen
Steve Sokolowski & Lucky LaMeer
Jeremy & Heather Wendricks
09/29 Michael & Vicki Woodford
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St. Paul’s Recipe Page
French Dressing ~ Lucky LaMeer Place ingredients in order listed in a blender:
1 1/2 c canola oil, (do not use olive oil) 1/2 cup white vinegar,
1 1/3 cup Heinz Catsup, 1 1/3 cup sugar,
1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons paprika.
Process in blender, put into a jar and refrigerate.
Glady's Garlic Dressing ~ Lucky LaMeer Put ingredients in order listed into a blender:
1 cup canola oil, 1/2 cup white vinegar or rice wine vinegar,
1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard,
3/4 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Process in blender, put into a jar and refrigerate.
Honey Dressing ~ Lucky LaMeer Excellent on fresh fruit or lettuce salad with sliced oranges and red onions.
Mix in a small bowl: 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon dry mustard,
1 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt,
1 teaspoon celery seed. Mix together and set aside.
In your blender place in order listed: 1 cup canola oil (do not use olive oil),
5 tablespoons of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice,
1 teaspoon grated onion, dry ingredients,
process until smooth . Put into a jar and refrigerate.
(To make a yummy French dressing, add 2/3 cup of catsup).
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The Ladies Guild
"By Love, Serve One Another" Gal.5:13
Greetings! A lot has happened here at St. Paul's since our last message in the newsletter. The "guild " does not have regular meetings in July and August, but that does not mean we haven't been working behind the scenes. We still have those extra tables for sale, please contact me, Lucky LaMeer, at 262-878-1947, or at [email protected]. We would like to dispose of them ASAP. We are all aware of the flooding and the damage of the floor and carpet in the fellowship hall. The flooring will be replaced and the Ladies Guild will assist financially. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, September 14th at 10am. We extend an invitation to ALL ladies of our congregation to join us. Please consider attending as we have many important items on the agenda and your input on the final decisions is very important. Out Fall Casserole Luncheon is scheduled for, Wednesday, October 25th. We need a co-chair. Donna Gerke served in this capacity for many years and due to her passing, we need to choose another lady, and so to speak " fill her shoes". We will also be discussing the LWML, and the future path it will take. We will have many other topics of discussion as well, PLEASE, consider attending if you are a member, and we are always looking for new members, so we can continue our mission here at St. Paul's.
~In Christ, the Ladies Guild
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Quilting Quips
100's, 100's, 100's, 100's, and 100's of fabric squares, pins, spools of thread, fillers, yards of backing, knotted ties, and hours of work will all come together into THOUSANDS of quilts for Lutheran World Relief filling a box car in Sturtevant in early October. A steady stream of pick-up trucks, vans and small trailers from church quilting groups all over Southeastern Wisconsin will converge at the railroad siding that morning to unload their warm, sturdy and beautiful quilts. How humbling it is for St. Paul's quilters to be part of this Good Samaritan effort. Would you be able to help St. Paul's quilters during the month of September as we begin our fall weekly sessions? We have everything needed---except manpower---to complete 10-12 quilts weekly for the October LWR collection. Give us a try---we will find a comfortable task for you. September 6, 13, 20, and 27 are the scheduled Wednesday morning sessions which begin at 8:45- 9:00 am. (We're flexible) Please call Wilma Baumgart (878-2527) or Marge Demuth (878-2530) with any questions, or if it appears that flooring installation in the Fellowship Hall might conflict with our scheduled session.
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September 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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8:00 Communion
Service 9:15 SS/Bible Class
10:30 Communion
Service
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6:00
Evangelism
Meeting
7:00 Elder’s
Meeting
5
10:00 Bible Study
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5:30 Confirmation
Orientation
7:00 Communion
Service
8:00 Bible Study
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9:00 Bible Study
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8:00 Worship Service
9:15 SS/Bible Class
10:30 Worship Service
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10:00 Bible Study
7:00 Trustees Mtg.
6:00 Chime Choir
7:00 Vocal Choir
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3:30 V.A. Center
5:30 Confirmation
7:00 Communion
Service
8:00 Bible Study
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9:00 Bible Study 10:00 Ladies Guild
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17 8:00 Communion
Service
9:15 SS/Bible Class
10:30 Communion
Service
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10:00 Bible Study
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3:30 Oak Ridge
5:30 Confirmation
7:00 Communion
Service
8:00 Bible Study
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9:00 Bible Study
7:00 Voter’s
Meeting
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8:00 Worship Service
9:15 SS/Bible Class
10:30 Worship Service
3:00-6:00 Youth
Group Kick-off
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10:00 Bible Study
6:00 Chime Choir
7:00 Vocal Choir
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3:30 V.A. Center
5:30 Confirmation
7:00 Communion
Service
8:00 Bible Study
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9:00 Bible Study
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ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod
1610 Main Street
Union Grove, WI 53182
Change Service Requested
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Monthly Update – September 2017
Pastor David Ramirez
(262) 878-2600
E-mail:
Pastor Ramirez: [email protected]
Secretary: [email protected]
St. Paul’s Website - www.stpaulsug.org
Worship Services
Sunday Mornings at
8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
(Communion Services held on
1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays)
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
9:15 - 10:20 a.m.
Midweek Services
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.