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JUNE 2019 | VOLUME XXI | ISSUE 10
INSIDE this issue
Church & School News
& Events
Council Capsule
Highlights From the May Council
Meeting
Morning Bible Camp
Parish Nurse News
Community Announcements
CAMM
(Central Africa Medical Mission) May Newsletter from Gary Evans -
Malawi Lutheran Mobile Clinic
Administrator
June Church Calendar
When is the last time you enjoyed
genuine rest and relaxation? There’s no
disputing the importance of rest.
Numerous articles have been written and
posted online regarding the essential
nature of sleep and rest for good health.
If my memory is correct, one or two of
those articles may have been shared by
our parish nurse in the pages of this
newsletter. Rest is good for the mind,
the heart, the immune system and our
general well-being.
When God created the world, he built a
day of rest into the week. The laws given
to the Old Testament Israelite on Mt.
Sinai turned the rest day (Sabbath = rest)
into a requirement. God’s faithful people
used that break from everyday work to
rest physically, but also to focus on the
God who provided them with spiritual rest
and rescue. At the time of Jesus,
believers were gathering regularly in
synagogues (churches) on the day of rest
to hear God’s Word and pray together.
Summertime is often considered to be a
time of rest and relaxation in our culture.
The inviting weather outside beckons us
to enjoy the outdoors, relax on a patio,
take a walk in God’s creation or find a
lake or pool for a refreshing swim. All
these experiences and more can be
great for recharging our physical
batteries. However, we often cause
ourselves no end of stress trying to
pursue the perfect vacation. We try to
squeeze the maximum amount of
experiences into a limited amount of
vacation time. We chase after the
perfect photos to post on social media to
prove to the world that we really are
having a good time.
(On a side note, an increasing number of
people are falling to their deaths in the
attempt to take “selfies” in dangerously
high spots with steep drop offs.)
Sometimes we return from our vacations
and observe that we “need a rest from
the rest.”
Finding physical rest is important, but
rest without Jesus is only an illusion.
Without the forgiving love of Jesus there
is no true peace. Our guilty consciences
and sin-burdened hearts travel with us to
places like Disney World, the National
Parks or that lake up north. The Devil
wants us to ignore our spiritual
shortcomings. He delights when we use
the beauties of God’s creation or the
wonders of human ingenuity to mask the
realities of our failures to honor God and
love our neighbor. That kind of “rest”
from the burdens of life will end poorly for
all who find their peace without Jesus.
Only Jesus can give us true peace and
rest. His cross and empty tomb assure
us that our sins are forgiven. Baptism
proclaims that we are God’s children,
now and forever. Holy Communion gives
us a foretaste of the fellowship we will
enjoy in heaven. Jesus wants to give us
what we truly need. He knows the
importance of genuine rest. That’s why
he invites us: “Come to me, all you who
are weary and burdened, and I will give
you rest. Take my yoke upon you and
learn from me, for I am gentle and
humble in heart, and you will find rest for
your souls.” (Matthew 11: 28, 29)
God grant you the rest you need this
summer. My prayer is that your summer
rest includes regular worship of Jesus,
the true Giver of rest.
The Importance of Rest By Pastor Michael Woldt
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SENIORS
Wilmer Ehlke (6/14) LaVerne Groth (6/17) Myron Philipps (6/17) Richard Kinzel (6/26) Wayne Bublitz (6/30)
On May 18th, 176 students earned degrees
marking the completion of their ministerial training
at Martin Luther College. 140 candidates were
assigned to the teaching ministry. Two of those
newly assigned teachers have ties to David’s Star
and are listed below:
Shannon Eggers, daughter of Mrs. Kris Eggers,
was assigned to Michigan Lutheran High School
where her duties will include dormitory supervisor
and music. This is a one year
assignment
Nathan Guhl, son of Walter & Carol
Guhl, was assigned to Nebraska
Ev. Lutheran High School science
department.
Congratulations!
CALL NEWS
Dear Members of David’s Star, I would like to inform you that my wife and I have
received calls to teach at St. John’s Lutheran
School in Baraboo, Wisconsin. I have been called
to teach some classes in grades 5-8 and be the
administrator. My wife has been called to be the
administrator of their Early Childhood and
Childcare programs and do some teaching. We
both have enjoyed being in the classroom with
the students and serving at David’s Star in our
various positions. The Lord has truly blessed the
ministry at David’s Star, and we are grateful to be
a part of that. Over the next couple of weeks, we
will have a lot to think about as we consider
where the Lord would like us to serve. Please
keep us in your prayers as we consider our calls
to David’s Star and St. John’s. If anyone has any
questions or comments about
the call, please call Mr.
Gustafson at 262-707-2382
(cell) or email at
Mrs. Gustafson at 262-707-
2380 (cell) or email at
MLC ASSIGNMENTS
SPRING PLANT SALE
HELP WANTED
Our childcare program is looking
for more people to help the pro-
gram run for the 2019-2020 school
year. Must be at least 17 years of
age. Hours are after school from 3:15pm-5pm or
6pm at the latest if you are interested in closing.
Days are very flexible, and pay is $10.25 per
hour. This program is very important to our
school families, and we need good people to help
us keep it running. If you are interested please
contact Bridgett Munn through fast direct, or at
262-397-6442 or [email protected]
On May 23rd, 33 pastoral candi-
dates and 27 vicar candidates
received their assignments.
Four of those men with ties to
David’s Star are listed below:
Jacob Reich, pastoral candidate, was assigned to
St. John in Bay City, Michigan as an associate.
Benjamin Balge received a vicar assignment to
Beautiful Saviour in Carlsbad, California.
Martin Loescher, son of Pastor Kurt and Julie
Loescher, received a vicar assignment to Christ in
Denver, Colorado.
Michael Hollmann pastoral candidate and grand-
son of Lillian Hollmann, was assigned to St. Mark
in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
We pray for God to continue to guide and bless
these men as they serve Him and His people.
Congratulations!
SEMINARY NEWS
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Please use the time you have
either before or after worship to
greet those who are worshiping
with you. We all benefit from
mutual encouragement as we
walk together following Jesus!
The Teen A.I.R. retreat is set for Friday, June 28th - Sunday, June
30th at the Oestreich cabin on Legend lake. You are welcome to
bring a friend. Please RSVP to Ginger by June 16th: 262-305-
2864 or email at [email protected]. The cost is will be
$20.00 a person. That will include food and gas for the boats for the
weekend. Transportation details will be coming. There is room for
quite a few people in the house. If it gets to be a bigger group, there
will be tents set up in the yard.
TEEN A.I.R. YOUTH GROUP RETREAT
The bus to the July 12th Brewer's game, is full!
Thanks to everyone for their interest in joining us! We'll have a great
time. Should there be a cancellation in the coming weeks, I have a
waiting list started. Call Sue Bolha at 677-3485 to put your name
on the list. Go Brewers!!!
DAVID’S STAR OWLS BREWERS UPDATE
GREETINGS!
Thank you for the $939.00 received in our door offerings. A
member couple added $1,000 so our students could receive the
maximum match from the Martin Luther College Congregational
Partner Grant Program. What a blessing for these students as
they and their families pay the costs to prepare to serve as pas-
tors, teachers, and staff ministers in our church body. Thank you
for your support! Please continue to keep these students in your
prayers: Joseph Loescher, Andrew Eggers, Caleb Gustafson,
Livia Lickteig, and beginning this fall, Rebecca Loescher.
SIMPLY GIVING PROGRAM
THUNDERBOLT OPEN GOLF OUTING
MINISTRY STUDENT SUPPORT UPDATE
SAVE THE DATE!
The annual Thunderbolt Open Golf Outing is set for Saturday,
September 7, 2019. Scenic View Country Club in Slinger will be
hosting our event this year! You will have the option to golf 9 or 18
holes. 18 holes will tee off at 1:00 PM, and 9 holes will tee off around
3:00 PM. You will also have the option to just attend the dinner &
auction which will start around 6:00 PM. More information will be
coming!
The Simply Giving program allows
you to have your regular donation
deducted directly from your checking
or savings account. Simply Giving is
an automated giving program
designed to help you conveniently
and consistently give to David’s Star.
Through Simply Giving, your gifts
are made through a pre-authorized
withdrawal from your bank account.
You determine the frequency of your
automatic gift--weekly, semi-monthly
or monthly--the option is yours. You
also select when the donation will
come from your account and where
you would like it credited. Your gift is
deposited into David’s Star’s bank
account--at no cost to you. If you
would like to enroll in Simply Giving,
forms are located on the kiosk in the
gathering space and on the table in
the narthex. Complete the form and
return it to the church office. Feel
free to contact church office at
or 262.677.2412 with questions, or
to have the form emailed to you.
Therefore encourage one
another and build each other
up, just as in fact you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Membership Report (Pastor Woldt)
No incoming or outgoing membership changes this month.
Pastors’ Report (Pastor Woldt) Prof. Earle Treptow of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary has agreed to preach at our
mission festival in August. Prof. Treptow will serve as president of the seminary beginning this summer. District
Conference will be held June 11 and 12 at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. All of our pastors and teachers attend
this conference. No lay delegate is needed. Held door offering for ministerial education students and are very thank-
ful for the generous gifts. A member offered to fill the gap so all students can get $1,000 match from Martin Luther
College.
Buildings and Grounds (Glenn Miller) - Thanks to all involved for a successful Arbor Day! Lighting on campus will
be updated and gymnasium lights ordered. Costs will come out of Building and Improvement Fund. Signage will
occur during next meeting, weather permitting.
Board of Education (Jason Walz) 4K Program- For the next school year, the 4K program has the potential to be
larger than normal. A contributing factor to the larger size is that Mrs. Bintz will be having six students repeat 4K. As
a result, we are at 16 students already. Because we have 6 students repeating 4K, the Kindergarten class will be
another small class, six students. Accreditation work is moving forward by the various committees as they review the
various standards. We should still be on track to complete the review before the end of the school year. Our site
visit has been scheduled for October 14-16 with a “meet and greet” dinner scheduled for the evening of October 13.
In consultation with the teachers in grades 3-8, Mr. Gustafson created new classroom schedules to adjust for
different class sizes and needs of the students.
Board of Elders (Dan Bolha) The Elders reviewed the Called Worker Care Committee report. Items/issues that
needed follow-up were forwarded to the respective boards/individuals that may assist in completing/resolving them.
It was decided that the Thursday night service scheduled for 6:30 PM on July 4th of this year will not be held. Three
new donated Cocktail style tables will be placed in the Gathering Space for use before and after services. Pastors
will invite the congregation at the end of services to introduce themselves and welcome someone that is visiting or
unknown to us as we wait to be ushered out of the pews.
Evangelism Committee (Andrew Loescher) Ramping up for Morning Bible Camp.
New Business Randy Matter has been appointed to serve as Congregational Liaison for Equipping Christian
Witnesses Campaign for Martin Luther College.
Treasurer’s Report (Joshua Boeldt)
2019 April Operating Budget Financial Update Praise God from whom all blessings flow! The total offerings for
April were $79,649, which is about 12.6% lower than the budgeted offerings. The total income for the month was
10.7% lower than budgeted for April and is 5.4% lower on the year to date. The actual expenses for April were about
2.7% higher than the budgeted amount for the month but they are 0.9% lower for the year to date. The actual
change for the month was $13,901 worse than the anticipated budgeted change for the month. The overall fund
balance at the end of April shows a deficit of $30,472.
2019 April Ministries Beyond our Congregation Financial Update The remittances in April for the WELS mission
were 19% higher than budgeted for, while the KMLHS operating mission remittances were 5.7% lower than budget.
The KML Joyful Noise remittances were 44% lower than the amount budgeted for. The total amount remitted for all
missions was about 8.5% higher than the amount budgeted for April and is 10% higher for the year to date.
2019 April Building Fund Update The mortgage loan balance at the end of April is $887,763. The council’s
objective is to maintain a $100,000 cushion in the building fund debt account—our balance at 4/30/19 was $85,214.
This balance is down about 5% from last month.
COUNCIL CAPSULE - HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAY MEETING
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Morning Bible Camp June 17 to 21, 2019 • 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Age 3 to children entering 5th grade
SET SAIL! is a FREE five-day Christ-centered program including Bible study, crafts, songs, games,
and snacks. Your child will be led by a sailboat named Windy in learning God’s saving truths and
hearing about various aspects of sailing.
Snacks for Morning Bible Camp are requested. Items are listed on sign-up sheets in the gathering
space. Your donations for Set Sail can be placed in the large bin under the table or in the refrigerator
in the old kitchen. Cash donations can be given to the church office. There is also a sign-up sheet for
those teens and adults who want to volunteer to help.
DONATIONS & HELP NEEDED!
2019 Morning Bible Camp Registration
Submit Registration Form to:
Church Office, David’s Star Lutheran Church,
2740 David’s Star Drive, Jackson, WI 53037
Parent(s) Name(s)____________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone_______________________________ Cell Phone________________________________
Emergency Contact Phone, between 9:00 and 11:30 A.M._____________________________________
Church Home_______________________________________________________________________
Child’s Name(s)________________________________________ Age_____ Entering grade _______
_____________________________________________________ Age_____ Entering grade _______
_____________________________________________________ Age_____ Entering grade _______
_____________________________________________________ Age_____ Entering grade _______
Any health concerns, allergies, etc.______________________________________________________
☐ If you prefer that your child not appear in any photos used in our publications, please check (✓) the box.
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PARISH NURSE NEWS
HIPAA and David’s Star!
Every once in a while it’s a good
idea to review the Health
Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act and how that
relates to us as a congregation.
The act became law in 1996 and
still has a wide reaching affect.
Prior to the law, pastors could
arrive at the hospital and ask for a
list of his members that were
currently in the hospital from a
directory that the facility kept with
church affiliation information.
Now, facilities may still maintain a
directory but information, such as
member names and room
numbers, will only be given out if
the pastor asks for the person’s
room number by name and only if
the patient has given permission
to be listed in the directory. If you
wish to be visited by your
pastor, the best way to ensure
that, is for the patient or family
member (in case of emergency)
to call the church office with
your name and room number
and give permission to be in the
facility directory. Please call the
church office!
Prayer Requests
During Worship
Our pastors are happy to include
your concerns in the prayers
during church but will only do so
with your specific request. The
prayers will be in general terms
only, unless specifically indicated
by the patient or family, in case of
emergency. The pastors, parish
nurse and office staff will share
information with each other on a
“need to know” basis to provide a
Christ-centered health ministry. If
you have any questions about this
please, don’t hesitate to ask one of
the pastors or parish nurse.
Parish Nurse & Confidentiality
Parish nurses, as member of a
health care profession, are advised
to maintain the usual standards of
professional confidentiality unless
otherwise required by law, avoid
policies that conflict with HIPAA,
be sensitive to the needs of the
parishioner, and continue to work
in team ministry with the pastors
and others to serve our
parishioners and others in the
name of the healing Christ.
“For he will command his angels
concerning you to guard you in
all your ways.” Psalm 91:11
Together in his love for us,
Sue Bolha RN, David’s Star Parish
Nurse
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Blood Pressure Screening
July 28
August 25
September 22
October 27
November 24
Screenings take place in the
Health office located off of the
gathering space, east of the
elevator, between services.
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BENEFIT / RUMMAGE SALE
JOB OPENING
Wisconsin Lutheran College's School
of Nursing is seeking an Adjunct
Clinical Instructor for Pediatrics for the
Fall 2019 semester. For details, visit
wlc.edu/hr
PIANO SALE
The Rockley Family Foundation, in
partnership with Wisconsin Lutheran
College, is holding a sale of musical
instruments, including pianos, at WLC
June 20-22. To make an appointment,
call 414.405.3148. For details, visit
wlc.edu/rockley.
SUMMER DISCOVERY DAY
High school students and their
parents are invited to attend
Wisconsin Lutheran College's
Summer Discovery Day on Tuesday,
July 9. To register, visit wlc.edu/pcw.
WOMEN & GIRLS CONFERENCE
You still have time to participate!
Our congregation is participating
in the Change for Life program
to support the ministry of New
Beginnings – A Home for Moth-
ers. New Beginnings is a WELS-based ministry that helps single
mothers pave the way to self-sufficiency in a Christ-centered home.
In honor of mothers and fathers, we will give gifts of LIFE to the
mothers and babies they serve. Look for the Change for Life display
in the gathering space or in the narthex. Pick up a baby bottle, take
it home and have everyone in your household fill it with their spare
change on a daily basis. Return the filled bottle to church on
Father’s Day, June 17th where the money will be collected and
sent to help the mothers and babies at New Beginnings. Thank you
for supporting this important ministry!
CHANGE FOR LIFE PROGRAM
Thank you to everyone who donated the funds to give Bibles to
children in Milwaukee. The KML Federation responded with loving
hearts when our members reached out to congregations. Kettle Mo-
raine Lutheran's NHS, along with Chaplains in Schools, brought 1,302
Bibles to three Milwaukee urban schools. Because of your
generosity, we were able to surpass our goal of 750 bibles and bring
the joy of Jesus to these young children. If you would like more
information about the ministry at Chaplains in Schools, please
visit www.chaplainsinschools.org.
KMLHS BIBLE DRIVE -THANK YOU!
Holy Hen House presents SPUR ON a 1-day conference to
launch girls (10+) and women on a mission with Jesus. We have
God’s Word to show us the way, grace to navigate life’s chal-
lenges, and a sisterhood to cheer us on! Together we can impact
generations. This conference will be held at the KML PAC on
June 22, 2019, from 9:00 AM—4:00 PM. Catered lunch by Out
& Out. Speakers include Rebecca Wendland and Samantha
Schroth. Visit www.holyhenhouse.com/conference to register.
Questions? Contact Jeanie Martin at 414.847.9482.
Christ Alone (formerly Calvary)
110 Division St. Thiensville will
hold its annual Central Africa
Medical Mission Benefit/Rummage
sale in the fellowship hall of the
school on Friday, June 7 from
7am to 5pm and Saturday, June 8
from 8am to 2pm.
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May, 2019
Since the beginning of 2019, I have been making
monthly trips to our clinic at Mwembezhi, Zambia.
That’s a bit unusual for the Malawi administrator, but so
are the circumstances. Following a field trip to Zambia
in the summer of 2018, and in consultation with the
Zambian Mission, CAMMC made the decision to hire a
Zambian National as Clinic Administrator. In late
December 2018, Pastor Dan Sargent who had
somehow managed to include Clinic Administrator
among all his other duties left Zambia to take a Call
back in the United States. With Dan’s departure, so
went a lot of institutional memory, and the person who
would likely train and mentor our new administrator.
Hence my trips to Zambia.
The change in administration has not affected patient
care. The medical side of clinic operations has been
managed very successfully for years by Mr. Jackson
Kalekwa. Jackson is a Lutheran Church of Central
Africa (LCCA) member who is something of a local icon
and as Clinical Officer-in-Charge has led the effort to
provide high quality Christian based health care to the
villages served by the clinic. The clinic was given a
certificate of excellence for its quality assurance
program in health care delivery by the Zambian
Ministry of Health.
In January 2019, Mr. Alisad Banda was appointed to
be our Clinic Administrator. Alisad is a mature Christian
and longtime LCCA member who is married with two
children. Until joining CAMM, Alisad worked for the
LCCA Board of Charities, managing their home-based
health care programs. He is very familiar with the
operations at Mwembezhi as he has been involved in
various issues related to the clinic. He is currently in
the process of completing his degree in Public Health.
Alisad’s background, experience and qualifications
make him a natural fit for the position. Add in a
Christian heart and mind, a character that believes in
hard work, someone who is respectful of the past but
looks for improvement, a desire to learn, a belief in
team building and inclusiveness, plus a great sense of
humor and you can see that hiring Alisda Banda as our
Administrator was an easy decision. Alisad clearly
understands that his role as administrator in Zambia is
to provide Christian leadership and to ensure that the
medical staff at Mwembezhi have the resources and
support they need.
As Alisad goes through the orientation process, he is
gradually learning the job duties such as reporting,
accounting, ordering and delivering supplies, petty
cash management, payroll, vehicle and property
maintenance, insurance, staff discipline and human
resources, licensing, government and institutional
relations etc. Alisad is a quick learner and is doing well
in his new role. We are blessed and thankful to have
him as part of our team.
We have also created a Zambian Lutheran Medical
Council. The purpose of the council is to provide
guidance and support to the clinic – but not to run it,
and to serve as an information conduit to the LCCA
and the Zambia Mission. As an example, budgets,
changes in pay and clinic conditions are presented to
the medical council for their input and advice but are
ultimately approved by CAMMC. The Council is
comprised of five members: Our Mission Liaison
(chair), the Chairman of the LCCA – Zambia, the
Chairman of the LCCA-Zambia Board of Charities, the
Director of African Mission Operations, and the Malawi
Lutheran Mobile Clinic Administrator. Having our
African brothers on the team provides a unique
perspective when dealing with African issues. The
group has only met once, but we are already seeing
positive results as we are making progress in dealing
with longstanding clinic land and housing issues.
One of CAMM’s long term goals is to turn more of the
responsibility for running the clinics over to Zambian
and Malawi nationals. This is a big step in that
direction. We ask that you please pray for God’s
blessings for the future of the medical mission in Africa,
for Alisad and his family and for the Zambian Lutheran
Medical Council.
Gary Evans - Malawi Lutheran Mobile Clinic
Administrator
CAMM (Central Africa Medical Mission)
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JUNE 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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5:00 PM Worship
Service w/ Holy
Communion #9
2
7:45 AM NO Worship Ser-
vice
9:30 AM School Closing &
8th Grade Graduation Ser-
vice in the Woods (weather
permitting) #8
3
7:00 PM New Life
in Christ Bible
Study (MPR)
4 5 6
6:30 PM Worship
Service #3
7 8
5:00 PM Worship
Service #4
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7:45 AM Worship Service #1
9:30 AM Worship Service #2
10
6:30 PM Set up for
Morning Bible
Camp
7:00 PM New Life
in Christ Bible
Study (MPR)
11
6:00 AM Men's
Breakfast Bible
Study @ Jimmy's
7:00 PM Council
Meeting (MPR)
12 13
6:30 PM Worship
Service w/ Holy
Communion #5
14 15
9:30 AM Set up for
Morning Bible
Camp
5:00 PM Worship
Service w/ Holy
Communion #6
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
7:45 AM Worship Service w/
Holy Communion #7
9:30 AM Worship Service w/
Holy Communion #8
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9:30 AM Morning
Bible Camp
7:00 PM New Life
in Christ Bible
Study (MPR)
18
9:30 AM Morning
Bible Camp
19
9:30 AM Morning
Bible Camp
20
9:30 AM Morning
Bible Camp
6:30 PM Worship
Service #9
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9:30 AM Morning
Bible Camp
22
6:30 PM Worship
Service #1
23
Blood Pressure Screening
Between Services
7:45 AM Worship Service #2
9:30 AM Worship Service #3
24
7:00 PM New Life
in Christ Bible
Study (MPR)
6:30 PM Board of
Ed. Mtg (8th Gr.)
25
6:00 AM Men's
Breakfast Bible
Study @ Jimmy's
6:30 PM Elders
Meeting (MPR)
26 27
6:30 PM Worship
Service #4
28 29
Worship Service
#5
30
7:45 AM Worship Service #6
9:30 AM Worship Service #7
Please note:
No worship service on Thursday July 4th
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David’s Star Evangelical Lutheran Church
2740 David’s Star Drive
Jackson, WI 53037
www.davidsstar.org
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Pastor Kurt W. Loescher
Pastor Michael A. Woldt
Worship Schedule
Fall - Winter
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:45 & 10:15 AM
Children’s & Adult Bible Study 9:10 AM
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Thursday 6:30 PM
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:45 & 9:30 AM
Also Available
David’s Star Lutheran School
K3 Preschool - Grade 8
Principal: Mr. Timothy Gustafson