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As men, women, and children united in faith and worship

by the Word of God, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

exists to make disciples throughout the world

for time and for eternity, using the Gospel

to win the lost for Christ and to nurture believers

for lives of Christian service, all to the glory of God.

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March Issue 2014

My Daily Walk With God Inside this Issue:

My Daily Walk with God 2 Worship Schedule 2 Pastor 3 Principal’s Article 4 Scrip 5 Board of Education 5 Ladies Auxiliary 6 Calendar 8-9 Shut-ins 11 Council Members 12 Health News 12-13 LWMS 14 Attendance 15

Mar 1: Numbers 14-15; Psalm 90 Mar 2: Numbers 16-17 Mar 3: Numbers 18-20 Mar 4: Numbers 21-22 Mar 5: Numbers 23-25 Mar 6: Numbers26-27 Mar 7: Numbers 28-30 Mar 8: Numbers 31-32 Mar 9: Numbers33-34 Mar 10: Numbers 35-36 Mar 11: Deuteronomy 1-2 Mar 12: Deuteronomy 3-4 Mar 13: Deuteronomy 5-7 Mar 14: Deuteronomy 8-10 Mar 15: Deuteronomy 11-13 Mar 16: Deuteronomy 14-16 Mar 17: Deuteronomy 17-20 Mar 18: Deuteronomy 21-23 Mar 19: Deuteronomy 24-27 Mar 20: Deuteronomy 28-29 Mar 21: Deuteronomy 30-31 Mar 22: Deuteronomy 32-34; Psalm 91 Mar 23: Joshua 1-4 Mar 24: Joshua 5-8 Mar 25: Joshua 9-11 Mar 26: Joshua12-15 Mar 27: Joshua 16-18 Mar 28: Joshua 19-21 Mar 29: Joshua 22-24 Mar 30: Jude 1-2 Mar 31: Jude 3-5

Kurt Schaser, Pastor Cell - (308) 201-0446 Sam Hunter, Principal School - (262) 675-6852 Troy Schreiner, Senior Asst Fax - (262) 675-0707

Website - stjohnsnewburg.com Church - (262) 675-6640

Service Times: Sunday

Worship, 8 or 10:30 am Family Bible Hour 9:15 am

or Monday Worship, 7 pm

Wednesday Lenten Worship,

8:15 am or 7:00 pm

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choices are Partners in Apache Learning (PAL) or Nepal Projects. After the speaker presentation, a Mission offering will be collected. We will conclude with a bible study and lunch will be served at noon. We are requesting that you please bring a non-perishable food items to support Northside Lutheran Ministries. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our missions and also to enjoy the fellowship of our sisters in Christ. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex and further details are on the sign up sheet.

The 51st LWMS National Convention will be held in Dallas, Texas, June 26-29, 2014. The theme of the convention will be “You will be my witnesses.” - Acts 1:8

“Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection not in books alone, but in every leaf in the springtime.” - Martin Luther

Lorna Wilger, LWMS Reporter **************************************************************

LIGHTS OF THE LAKES - Join Phillip L. Block, Great Lakes Historian, for a pictorial story of history on Lakes Superior and Michigan, industries that required shipping to get to market, lighthouses built to protect them and shipwrecks that occurred. Over 200 slides with music and sound effects will accompany the presentation. Thursday March 27th, 7pm, at the Jackson Room, Town Hall of Jackson, 3146 Division Rd. Jackson, WI. *FREE* ************************************************************** The church directories have arrived and should be in your boxes March 2nd. If you didn’t sit for a portrait, or are a shut in, the directories are on a first come first served basis. We should have enough for each family, just in case contact the office in March, if you would like a copy. **************************************************************

Attendance Membership: 592

Communicants: 418 Church Bible Class Sunday School Faith Builders Jan 26 278 88 21 20 Feb 2 337 95 25 20 Feb 9 326 97 32 22 Feb 16 549 79 25 18

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As I prepared to write for March, I checked the LWMS calendar to see who was featured for that month. It is Kenneth Pasch, Thailand. He writes:

“WELS is helping to support a dozen missions throughout northern Thailand. In addition, a seminary and Bible Institute are training students to serve as pastors and evangelists to assist in meeting the spiritual needs of the people we serve and in reaching out to the masses with the gospel.

Thailand is a unique country with a distinct culture that includes a variety of sub-cultures and languages. Ninety-eight percent of the 66 million inhabitants practice the national religion of Buddhism. Our Missions are currently reaching out to the Thai, Issan, Hmong, and Lao peoples in northern Thailand in order to bring them God's promise of eternal life through the comforting message of his love and forgiveness in Christ. The message of the gospel is unknown to 98 percent of the people living in this beautiful country.

Pray for our church workers and the congregations they serve, that the gospel message will continue to add more souls to the family of God.” Ninety-eight percent of 66 million people is a staggering amount of people who do not know Jesus. Remember to pray for all of our called workers that the gospel message may reach the nations and also pray for the safety of our called workers. If you are able to support missions with a monetary gift, it will be most welcomed. The Dodge/Washington LWMS Spring Rally will be held at St. Lucas, Kewaskum, with co-host Zion, Allenton, on Saturday, April 5, 2014. EVERYONE is invited (including men)! The guest speaker will be Linda Liesener on the Central Africa Medical Mission (CAMM). Registration is at 8:30 AM with opening service at 9:00 AM. When you register, you may make a donation to cover the rally expenses (speaker, food, etc.) Guest speaker, business meeting, elections for Mission projects and officers will follow. The Home Mission project choices are Vicars in Mission Settings or Vans for Missions. The World Mission project

LWMS – March 2014

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From the Pastor’s Desk

Matthew 16:21 – “From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”

March 5th we enter a new season of the church calendar year known as “Lent.” Lent comes from an old English word -“lengten.” After a brutal winter it is a reminder that the days are lengthening and the new life and fun activities of spring/summer are coming soon! The season of Lent includes forty days from Ash Wednesday (March 5th) to the day before Easter Sunday (April 19th). The official observance of Lent does not include Sundays because Christians are meant to celebrate every Sunday as “Little Easters.” During the season of Lent, some Christians observe some extra form of self discipline like not eating or drinking certain things – chocolate, meat, soda, alcohol, etc. Other Christians focus on other forms of self discipline like daily Bible reading, daily exercise, or giving up television, movies, video games, or another form of entertainment. It’s not wrong to do those things, and in fact observing a form of self discipline during Lent can be valuable. But it is only valuable if it leads you to reflect more deeply on the great sacrifice of our Savior Jesus. Whether you give something up this Lent or not, this season of the church year is a perfect time for you and your family to reflect upon your relationship with God. It’s a perfect time for you and your family to spend more time in Bible reading and prayer -meditating deeply on the meaning of Christ’s suffering and death for YOU. It’s a perfect time to spend more time in worship to thank and praise Jesus for all that he has done to save us for eternity. It’s a perfect time to concentrate on the continuing importance of striving to change our sin tainted lives out of thankfulness for our Savior’s sacrifice and simply because through Jesus we can. God’s blessings upon your observance of Lent this year!

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From the Principal’s Desk

St. John’s Lutheran School exists to glorify Jesus Christ, assisting parents in educating, training, and nurturing his children for this life and for heaven.

February marked the end of our basketball season. It was great to see the boys and girls improve on their skills and play in competitive games. Congratulations to both teams for representing themselves, their school, and their Savior in a magnificent way throughout the season! We are traveling to one more tournaments. We usually end our season at KML, but we have the opportunity to field a co-ed team for the Luther Prep High School tournament. This tournament consists of WELS schools from across the nation. We are excited to share the love of basketball with our fellow believers! Registration for the 2014-2015 school year will begin shortly. Information packets for PK-8 will be sent out in March to everyone who has school-aged children in our congregation. If you do not receive this information by the beginning of April, please contact the school office right away. If you have any questions about sending your child(ren) to St. John’s, please feel free to contact me at any time. 262-675-6852 or samhunter@stjohnsnewburg.com Science Fair The children are busy preparing their Science Projects for the St. John’s Science Fair. All projects will be on display at the end of March. Look for more information in the coming weeks and come enjoy their work. The projects will

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How Do I Know If It's Depression?

Someone who is depressed has feelings of sadness or anxiety that last for weeks at a time. He or she may also experience–

Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism

Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness

Irritability, restlessness

Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable

Fatigue and decreased energy

Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions

Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping

Overeating or appetite loss

Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts

Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not get better, even with treatment

How is Depression Different for Older Adults?

Older adults are at increased risk. We know that about 80% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition, and 50% have two or more. Depression is more common in people who also have other illnesses (such as heart disease or cancer) or whose function becomes limited.

Older adults are often misdiagnosed and undertreated. Healthcare providers may mistake an older adult's symptoms of depression as just a natural reaction to illness or the life changes that may occur as we age, and therefore not see the depression as something to be treated. Older adults themselves often share this belief and do not seek help because they don't understand that they could feel better with appropriate treatment.

How Do I Find Help?

Most older adults see an improvement in their symptoms when treated with anti-depression drugs, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. If you are concerned about a loved one being depressed, offer to go with him or her to see a health care provider to be diagnosed and treated.

If you or someone you care about is in crisis, please seek help immediately.

Call 911 Visit your health care provider's office or a nearby emergency department Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255); TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889) to talk to a trained Counselor (Article taken from www.cdc.gov/aging)

St. John’s Parents Mark Your Calendars: Next Partners in Educa-

tion (PIE) meeting is April 22nd at 6:30.

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St. John’s Church Council Members—2014

David Holm Church President 692-9112

Larry Geidel Church Secretary 675-6759

Ron Affeldt Church Treasurer 483-3417

Richard Wilger Financial Secretary 675-6086

Gary Kempf Board of Church Properties 675-6937

(Chairman)

Kerry Lewin Board of Church Properties 675-9141

Stu Gross Board of Church Properties 675-0136

Dave Wilkens Board of Elders 920-994-4732

(Chairman & Vice President)

Del Boehlke Board of Elders 375-8589

Dave Drzewiecki Board of Elders 377-7234

Bill Kohlwey Board of Elders 692-9811

Steve Eutsler Board of Elders 675-6201

Marc Frey Board of Education 675-0372

(Chairman)

Tom Merkel Board of Education 483-2845

Tom Mellon Board of Education 353-9124 Questions or Concerns?

If anyone has questions, concerns, or comments about our church or

school, please feel free to talk to someone on the church council. God

provides these men to assist you!

(If there is a concern with Pastor or one of the teachers, please

speak directly to them.) God uses these men as his servants to carry

on the gospel work within our congregation.

Health News– March 2014 Depression is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older

Depression is a true and treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging. However older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression. If you are concerned about a loved one, offer to go with him or her to see a health care provider to be diagnosed and treated.

Depression is not just having "the blues" or the emotions we feel when grieving the loss of a loved one. It is a true medical condition that is treatable, like diabetes or hypertension.

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be judged by an outside party. The projects receiving the highest scores will be moving on to the KML Science Fair on Friday, April 4. Good luck students!

No School for Spring Break There is no school scheduled for Monday, March 24 through Friday, March

28. Please enjoy your time away from school safely!

Board of Education

PK & K Roundup information reported. We ask God to continue blessing our ministry to these little souls.

The 2014-2015 calendar was approved. Calendar highlights will be sent with pre registration packets. All dates have been created on the website calendar.

Entertainment Night is scheduled for Thursday, May 22 at 6:30pm Christmas Eve service report from teachers was discussed Mr. Hunter’s personal computer quit working. A school-issued

computer was purchased for him. Accreditation items are just about finished for 2013-2014. BoE Policy

Handbook is the only item left. A VBS committee will be advertised soon to help with organizing the

summer events. The hope is that this committee will take off some of the load from our teachers.

Celebrate Families

A big THANK YOU to everyone who assisted with Celebrate

Families Event. Your help was greatly appreciated.

Scrip Corner Stop in any time during office hours or

after early service and prior to late service on Sunday. I am trying to stock only the most used scrip to allow more money to go to the school as is the intent of the program.

Stop in to see what is available. Complete an order form and hand it to the volunteer in the office between services along with your payment or place it in the mailbox outside of the office.

I encourage you to go to shopwithscrip.com and set up your own account to order scrip and have it delivered to your home. The school’s code is 631AB83A2L382. You can also reload your cards online.

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Ladies’ Auxiliary March 2014

The Ladies Auxiliary met Tuesday, February 11th.

Pastor Schaser joined us and offered devotion on Philippians 4:8 using a Forward in Christ article from Pastor Joel Heckendorf of Greenville, WI. What a beautiful verse we studied that night! “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”

In his article, Pastor Heckendorf uses some interesting imagery to discuss the training and proper diet we need to feed our souls and stay away from what “satisfies our sweet tooth for sin.” The apostle Paul encouraged the Philippians, and us, to look upward for more healthy options (of which there are a great many). The article then looks at each of the beautiful adjectives in the verse and poses some thought-provoking questions. You can check out the full article plus the 3 others currently available in Forward in Christ by Pastor Heckendorf. They are part of a series on the 12 Most Popular Bible Passages accessed in 2012 through Bible Gateway and are available on www.wels.net/forwardinchrist.

Staying on the sweet tooth vein for just a moment, the Auxiliary dropped off a nice box of scrumptious treats for the staff over at Kettle Moraine High School as part of the Staff Appreciation project. Knowing the quality of baked goods coming from the kitchens of our members, I’m sure the staff at KML enjoyed everything in the box. A big thank you to all the ladies who shared their time and talents to help put the box together which, in turn, served to thank the great staff over at KML.

The Program Committee is gearing up for this year’s Ladies’ Spring Banquet set for May 13th. Watch for more info to come. It’s always a fun evening with some great fellowship, good food and entertainment. We hope to see you there!

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11th, with fellowship starting at 6:30 pm. and followed by devotion with Pastor Schaser and our regular business meeting at 7:00 pm. Our hostesses that night will be Bev and Sue Laubenstein.

In closing, guests are always welcome at our meetings. The Auxiliary is open to any communicant women in the congregation. Please consider joining us sometime soon.

God’s blessings to you this coming month!

Sandy Drzewiecki Secretary, St. John’s Ladies’ Auxiliary

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Mildred Bloecher 3205 Tree Ln West Bend, WI 53095 262-675-6921 DOB: May 9

Edwin Bretschneider Kettle Moraine Gardens 1038 Fond du Lac Ave. Kewaskum, WI 53040 Room 114 DOB: July 24

Glenn & Doris Gerlach Emerald (Riverway) c/o Sandy Haeuser 6390 Pleasant Hill Rd West Bend, WI 53095 DOB: May 18 (Glenn) DOB: Sept 2 (Doris) Sally Kirmse 330 Arbor Point Ave. West Bend, WI 53095 DOB: March 18 Jenny Kurtz Good Samaritan, Room 114 531 E. Washington St. West Bend, WI 53095 DOB: April 12 Del Peters 822 E. Walnut St. Horicon, WI 53032 DOB: Feb. 12

Walter Rathke The Lighthouse 2130 Continental Drive Apt 402 West Bend, WI 53095 DOB: March 11 Gloria Schwengel Cedar Bay Residential Facility 5555 Cedar Bay Drive Apt. 1260 West Bend, WI 53095 DOB: March 17 Wally Voigt Cedar Community Forest View—Room 19 5595 County Rd Z West Bend, WI 53095 DOB: Aug. 25 Adeline Wilkens 713 Hwy MY West Bend, WI 53090 DOB: Jan. 21 Elaine Zimdars 411 Main St. PO Box 71 Newburg, WI 53060 DOB: July 22

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