August, 2013 Pastor Clay’s Potter’s Wheel Have you ever been asked the tough question, “If God is all-loving and all-powerful, why does God allow bad things to happen?” It’s a question people have been asking for millennia. Today, we can look at any number of tragedies in our world and perhaps in our personal lives: destructive forest fires out west; destructive storms and other forces of nature; wars between nations or opposing groups of people; poverty (in its many forms) and the growing disparity between the wealthy “elite” and most others; many forms of illness; loss of relationships; and the depressing list could go on and on. Where is God in these situations and why doesn’t He do something about them? One of my favorite Bible passages in response to these questions tells about God’s prophet, Elijah, who was hiding in a cave on Mount Horeb because Queen Jezebel was trying to hunt him down and kill him. Talk about a man who had some suffering in his life and asked questions of God too! But despite Elijah’s fear and suffering, God stood by him and in the end saved him from his adversaries. [The LORD] said, "“Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by." Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. (1 Kings 19:11-12) Notice, God was not in these destructive forces of nature! I believe this brief passage shows us God is not in other forms of suffering either, e.g. the LORD is not in illness; the LORD is not in relationship loss; the LORD is not in war; the LORD is not in poverty, etc. Rather, we learn from the book of Job it is Satan, the Evil One, who brings suffering into the world and into our lives. Some people believe Satan is just a representation or personification of the evil in our lives and in our world. But with each passing year I believe more firmly that, like the Holy Trinity, like the angels, and like the blessed saints who have gone before us, Satan and his demons are distinct entities. The writer of 1 Peter puts it well. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8). This sounds scary and depressing, but 1 Peter also offers us hope! Cast your anxiety on [God], because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert… Resist [the devil], steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen. (1 Peter 5:7-11) What a joyful perspective! Despite the world’s or our current circumstances, we are all in our almighty and loving God’s care and in the end it is His will which shall prevail! God’s Peace to you for a blessed August,
Pastor Clay
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COUNCIL MEMBERS (2012—2013) Chris Mokler, President (2013 term) 4921 Song Bird Court Omro, WI 54963 920-279-6104 cmokler@gmail.com
Philip Karsnia, VP (2014 term) 662 S. Grove Street Ripon, WI 54971 920-748-3250 (home) 920-369-6270 (cell) PKarsnia@gmail.com
Mira Stepleton, Secretary (2014) 514 Howard Street Ripon, WI 54971 920-312-2314 mirastepleton@gmail.com
Herm Leitz (2013 term) W12717 Olden Road Ripon, WI 54971 920-748-9655 (home) 920-748-5031 (work) hleitz@amfam.com
Jennifer Oppor (2014 term) 830 Thomas Street Ripon, WI 54971 920-748-2828 14opporj@ripon.k12.wi.us
Amy Slark (2015 term) W840 North Ct. Green Lake, WI 54941 920-294-6810 amyslark@yahoo.com
Joan Wade (2015 term) 1023 Thomas Street Ripon, WI 54971 920-420-8822 jwade@cesa6.k12.wi.us joanw@charter.net
Paul Walheim (2015 term) 815 Newbury Street Ripon, WI 54971 920-748-7023 walheim@charter.net
Rob Wittchow (2015 term) 223 Union Street Ripon, WI 54971 920-979-2512 flippinrob@yahoo.com
Kenneth Worthing (2015 term) 530 Van Dyke Ave. Ripon, WI 54971 920-745-2124 kworthing7415@charter.net
Nathan Zimdars (2013 term) W13404 Carter Road Ripon, WI 54971 920-896-2511 nzimdars@gmail.com
ELCA Domestic Disaster Response The Social Concerns Committee thanks all who contributed money for ELCA Domestic Disasters — specifically for Midwest tornadoes. We were able to raise $315.00.
Social Concerns Committee Update Some of us went out to Bonnie View on July 15th to help Gene celebrate his 63rd birthday. Gene and Dan have been coming to worship service at Grace along with their caregiver. When you see them, please give them a warm welcome.
18 bags of groceries were delivered to the 3 food pantries in June. Thank you for your donations!
Evangelism Committee is Seeking Volunteers to Reach Out to Grace’s Shut-Ins. It really IS better to give than to receive! Please consider signing up for a week or two to deliver bulletins to Grace’s shut-in members. They so appreciate a short visit from a member of their home church! A sign up sheet is posted on a bulletin board in the entryway. You will be given an overview of the program before you visit! Contact Terry Zimdars or anyone on the Evangelism Committee if you can assist. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
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GIVE ME SIMPLICITY—A Prayer You’ll Never Forget If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is “thank you” it will be enough. - Meister Eckhart
From the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter for Grace’s generous contribution through Mission of the Month. The donation allows them to continue caring for homeless dogs and cats in and around the Green Lake area. From Habitat for Humanity for Grace members who contributed to their Ripon efforts. Watch for the development of the Ripon project! To Rev. David Redman for inspiring us with his message “Who is my Neighbor?” and leading our service on July 14th. To Jon & Dan Heatley for electrical work completed in preparation for the air conditioning unit that will be installed in the Sanctuary at Grace. To Diane Heatley for painting the duct work for the air conditioning unit. To Sarah Stansfield for representing Grace Lutheran on her recent synod trip to South Africa.
Mission of the month— Compassion International By contributing to the August Mission of the Month you will be helping support children like Fahmi, who is supported by Grace’s Sunday School classes. Please make checks payable to Grace Lutheran Church with Compassion written in the memo line. If your name or envelope # is on the envelope you will get credit for your donation on your annual Grace Contribution Report.
Sharing Table Join us for a meal here at Grace Lutheran on Tuesday, August 13th sponsored by Grace Lutheran Evangelism Committee. Meal is served from 5:00—6:30 p.m. All are welcome at the table
If you would like to provide special music for our services this summer, please speak with Jane. We’d love to HEAR from you!
SCRIP Order Deadline: Sunday, August 4th There are so many ways to fill the long summer days with fun. And, you can do it all with gift cards! We have the retailers and brands you need to keep the whole family entertained all summer! Speaking of FILLING… Did you know that a $100 Kwik Trip gas card earns Grace $9.00—WOW! If you purchased 2-$100 Kwik Trip cards per month you would be contributing $216.00 to Grace in a year’s time! If you purchased 2-$100 Pick and Save grocery cards per month you would be contributing $96.00 to Grace per year! AND...you can use this amount as a contribution to Grace Lutheran on your personal income tax return. Help Grace “HEAT” up the SCRIP program by participating today!
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Beat the Heat… Thanks to an anonymous donor, Grace has received several fans. If you are in need of a fan for your home during these hot and humid days, please contact Norine in the church office.
COFFEE HOUR FELLOWSHIP One year ago we conducted a survey regarding Grace’s coffee hour. The majority of responders wanted to continue coffee hour each Sunday. To make this happen WE NEED YOU! We have openings in August for coffee hour bakers and servers! You may work individually or with a group. God's Work—Our Hands Sunday
SAVE THE DATE… Worship Service & Potluck Picnic
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of our church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, by Sunday, August 25th at 9:00 am Grace is participating in a community service event after holding worship service at the Riponfest service on Sunday, September 8, 2013. We are Pavilion (east shelter) at Barlow Park, planning several events so no matter your age or Griswold St. Sign-up interests, you may select the one you will enjoy most.
in the entryway for a dish to pass! Come join us for Faith, Fellowship, Food & Fun.
We are in the process of finalizing the events so keep posted for more information to come. Contact Nate Zimdars, a council member, Pastor Clay, or the church office if you have any questions.
September 8 Schedule of Events:
HELP WANTED...
8:00 Service 9:15 Rally Sunday 10:15 Service Events 1:00 Lunch & Celebration at Grace
We are looking for volunteers to coordinate and plan activities for our August 25th outdoor picnic after worship service. Please contact Norine if you can assist.
God’s Work—Our hands — Tshirt Order In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the ELCA has designated Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, to be a day of service. The day is being called "God's work—Our hands" Sunday. We are a church that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work! Grace is ordering Tshirts for the workday! Whether you join the work day or not, these Tshirts are awesome! Sign up sheet outside the church office or call Norine at 748-5433. Adult & Youth sizes available
$6.50 each payable to Grace Lutheran Church Order Deadline: Monday, July 29th
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Property Committee Report—July Board members present: Don Paulson, Jon Heatley, Fred Boese, and Nelson Hinz. Old Business: Air Conditioning installation is to start on July 16. Diane Heatley is painting the duct work to match the woodwork. Fahrner patched the holes in the parking lot entrance. Seal coating will be done later this year. Zabel will be at next meeting to discuss painting and covering outside woodwork. Floor in choir room needs to be leveled, bids will be gotten. Flooring will be installed after leveling is complete. New Business: Changing table requested in the women’s restroom. Don will check on some at area businesses and install. Light bulb was replaced in Fellowship Hall light fixture. Cleaned fans and removed balloon from stuck fan. Please do not use balloons when ceiling fans are running. Wiring for coffee bar will be done at time of installing wire for air conditioning. Next meeting date is Aug. 13 at 6:30P.M. Meeting adjourned. Submitted by Nelson Hinz
You are invited to sign up in the entryway to enjoy CHRISTMAS STARS on Saturday, December 7th at 7:00 pm at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre in Appleton. Christmas Stars features a cast of over 250 performers in a dazzling holiday musical revue featuring favorite Christmas tunes, traditional carols sung by their one hundred-twenty voice choir, eye-popping production numbers including a re-creation of New York’s Christmas parade and a stunning “Living Nativity” finale. Over one thousand gorgeous costumes, beautiful sets, lighting & staging make Christmas Stars one of the Midwest’s premiere holiday attractions. This is a fellowship event for members and friends of Grace Lutheran. Feel free to invite your family and friends. Sign-up sheet is posted in the entryway—please add your name to the list with the number of tickets needed. Prompt payment is appreciated since Grace will be pre-paying for these reserved seats in early August. Checks can be payable to Grace Lutheran Church with Christmas Stars noted in the memo. Tickets are $15 each.
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Grace Readers - Upcoming Fall Discussions September: Need you Now – by Beth Wiseman Married life hasn't always been bliss for Brad and Darlene, but their strong faith has carried them through the difficult times. When Darlene takes a job outside the home for the first time in their marriage, the domestic tension rises. While working with special needs children at her new job, Darlene meets a little boy who steals her heart. His widowed father is paying more attention to her than is probably appropriate. Problem is, she feels like someone is listening for the first time in a long time. Where to find a copy: Ripon Library has several copies available–also in LARGE PRINT, book on CD, eBook. Christian Book sells paperback, LARGE print & e-Book. Amazon sells paperback and Kindle editions. October: Tattered Quilt:The Return of the Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club-by Wanda E Brunstetter Amish quilting teacher Emma Miller's students need mending just like their hand-sewn creations. Selma is a busybody. Roofer Terry wants a date with a classmate. Blaine is forced to join the class after losing a bet. Carmen harbors bitterness, and Cheryl has a broken heart. Will this patchwork group find friendship, faith, and healing? Where to find a copy: Ripon Library has a couple paperback copies on order. Christian Book will release in paperback & audio CD on 8/15, and e-Book will be released 8/1. Amazon will release both the paper book & e -book in early August – now taking pre-orders. ALL READERS ARE WELCOME – We enjoy wonderful discussions, Christian fellowship and great books - COME CHECK US OUT!
BECOME A HOSPICE HOPE VOLUNTEER The next training session will be held in Fond du Lac on Saturday, September 21st and Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 am—4:00 pm. Application deadline is Friday, September 6th If you have a desire to be of help to others, develop your ability to relate well to people during crisis times, grow personally, give something back to your community, experience the challenges of new experiences, and have a direct personal impact on your world, please consider being a hospice volunteer. Volunteers are valued team members who play a crucial role in our services by supporting our patients and families in: direct patient care, respite care, bereavement care, administrative work, transport & deliveries. Training is geared for this special type of volunteer service. Volunteers placed in their own geographic areas.
For more information call Cathy Wolfe or Staci Schumacher, Volunteer Services Liaisons at 920-924-4662 or 1-800-236-4156. Application and interview must be completed prior to the first class.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group 1st Thursday of the Month 5:00—6:00 pm @ Ripon Medical Center—Princeton Room (Main Entrance, 1st floor) Facilitators: Dr. James Wallace and Kathi Luker (920-229-7621) Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900
COLLEGE ADDRESSES NEEDED
If you are heading off to college or if you know of someone that is away at college and would like to be on our mailing list, please send their college address to Norine in the church office. We will make sure they hear from their “church family” while they are away! If your college address is different this year, please contact us.
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Looking for Oshkosh Students
The Gathering Place, a campus ministry adjacent to UW-Oshkosh ministers to young adults. We are a home-away-from-home for Oshkosh area students. As we prepare for an incredible, new school year, we reach out to our churches to seeking young adults attending any college or technical school in the area. We would love to invite them to join us. Every week we have two worship services (with dinner beforehand), soup luncheons, great fellowship activities, heavily involved in social justice causes and we love to take retreats and service trips. Mostly, we are family here at The Gathering Place. The first two weeks of school we have three big events planned. Contact us at 920-231-1168 or at www.gatheringplaceoshkosh.org.
Looking for Interested Cooks
The Gathering Place, a UW-O ministry for young adults is looking for volunteers to prepare meals for them. We provide a soup luncheon on Monday, consuming about 4 quarts of tasty soup. On Monday and Thursday evening we serve dinner just before worship service. Prepare one or many meals at home. We provide the recipes. Eat with the young adults, absorb some of their energy and reflect on their positive outlook for the future. Call The Gathering Place at 920-231-1168 and speak to Sharon for more information or visit us at www.gatheringplaceoshkosh.org
Ripon College Picnic
The 19th annual Ripon College picnic for the college students, staff and faculty will be held Thursday, August 29th from 5-7 pm in the Great Hall at Ripon College. Each area church is asked to prepare enough food for people in the form of salads, hot dishes or desserts for 140 servings. There is a sign-up sheet in the entryway for those interested in helping by providing food for this event and for volunteering to help at the picnic. If you have any questions, please contact Terry Zimdars at 748-4860 or anyone on the Evangelism Committee.
TOP TEN WAYS THE BIBLE WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT IF WRITTEN BY COLLEGE STUDENTS 10) Loaves and fishes replaced by pizza and chips. 9) Ten Commandments are actually only five, but because they are double-spaced and written in a large font, they look like ten. 8) Forbidden fruit would have been eaten because it wasn’t dorm food. 7) Paul’s Letters to the Romans become the Paul’s e-mail to the Romans. 6) Reason Cain killed Abel: They were roommates. 5) The place where the end of the world occurs, not the Plains of Armageddon, rather Finals. 4) Book of Armaments would be in there somewhere. 3) Reason why Moses and followers walked in desert for 40 years: They didn’t want to ask directions and look like a freshman. 2) Tower of Babel blamed for Foreign Language requirement. 1) Instead of God creating the world in six days and resting on the seventh. He would have put it off until the night before it was due and then pulled an all-nighter and hoped no one noticed.
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WOMEN OF GRACE KIT “SHOWER” - Thursday, August 1st at 6:00 pm All Women are invited to attend this “shower” to benefit LWR projects! Please bring a small salad to share. Sandwiches, drinks, & dessert provided. We have a short program planned that you will enjoy! A gift for any of the LWR kits is appreciated. Note: Many stores now have school supplies on sale. Notebooks are as low as .18. and 4 are needed per kit!
Sharing Gifts of Extraordinary Love “Please tell the people who are responsible for sending these Kits that we
thank them from the bottom of our hearts. The children will carry these gifts in their hearts, and in their minds they will know that there are people in far away places that care enough to share and send help to people in need.” - Saul Paisig, teacher whose students received School Kits in Peru Pens and pencils, a toothbrush, a quilt … ordinary items we take for granted become treasures in the hands of their recipients. The items you send will be cherished and used by people who take nothing for granted, for whom even a simple bar of new soap is special.
Your gifts of time and resources are beautiful expressions of God’s love and grace to those in greatest need. Thank you for your partnership in putting them together. Why school supplies? To the children who receive School Kits, these supplies mean the difference between getting an education or not. Public school is usually free, but in the places where LWR works, even a few required supplies, like pens and paper, may be more than many families can afford. And when parents can only afford to send one of their children to school, girls rarely get priority...yet the education level of mothers has the biggest impact on development. A Baby Care Kit is like a promise. It says to that baby, Your needs will not be neglected by this world. You matter to us. When you send Baby Care Kits, you provide encouragement by welcoming these little ones into an international community that cares. When LWR distributes Personal Care Kits, it’s often to people who have lost everything. In the wake of an earthquake, or having fled from violence as their homes were overtaken, they clasp a towel from a faraway place, with a bar of soap, a toothbrush...and washing up, they know that they have not been forsaken by the world.
PLEASE HELP OUR COLLECTION EFFORTS! SCHOOL KITS 70 sheet spiral notebooks (wide or college ruled—8" x 10 & 1/2") rulers with centimeter markings pencil sharpeners blunt scissors #2 pencils with erasers blue or black ballpoint pens (no gel) 16 or 24 count box of crayons 2 &1/2" eraser
BABY CARE KITS cotton T-shirts gowns or sleepers cloth diapers small socks dark colored hand towels soap in original wrapping diaper pins or large safety pins
PERSONAL CARE KITS dark towels (20" x 40" to 27" x 52”) soap in original wrapping adult size toothbrush in packaging combs metal nail clippers
ITEMS NEEDED FOR KITS
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We hope you are having a fun and wonderful summer!! It is hard to believe we are approaching August. Preparations are underway for a new and exciting year at Grace Pre-School. This school year brings a few changes to our program. Charlotte Mahone has resigned as lead teacher of the four year old class due to lower enrollment and needing to pursue full-time work. Tammy Towne has accepted the position of lead teacher of both the three year old class and four year old class. A part time classroom and office aide will be hired to help three mornings a week. Our enrollment is lower than previous years and it was difficult to make these changes. However, we know Grace Pre-School has a strong presence in this community and will continue to be an important ministry of this church. The reality is numbers are low across all early childhood programs this coming year, so we see this as a year to rebuild, promote and attract new families to our program. If you have a three or four year old child or know of someone who does, we are still accepting registrations for our upcoming school year. Contact the church office for more information 748-5465. Thank you and enjoy the rest of summer!!!
RALLY SUNDAY—LET’S CELEBRATE! Sunday, September 8th 9:15 am in the Fellowship Hall EVERYONE is invited to celebrate!
Continental Breakfast will be served Sunday School Registration Introduction of Sunday School Teachers 2013/14 Sunday School Calendar Sunday School Missions * Parents need to attend Rally Sunday with their children
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED We are looking for individuals willing to share their gifts to promote the spiritual growth of the young people of Grace Church. Please search your hearts, pray, and if you are led to teach a Sunday School class, see Pastor Clay or Mary Karsnia. We will provide all the material and guidance you need to have a fun, interesting and faith-filled year!
VBS—Vacation Bible School Sunday, August 4th—Thursday, August 8th 5:15—8:15 pm @ Hillside Assembly of God Registration forms are available for students and volunteers. Volunteers are still needed! You may register online at www.riponvbs.org.
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From our youth & family minister... City Wide Youth Activity... The six churches that have had a great partnership for VBS are joining forces for several activities for the youth in our community. The first of these activities will be a trip to Dings Dock in Waupaca. Here’s the information: What’s one of the best ways to spend a sunny summer day in Wisconsin? With your friends from across town on the water, of course! No hard work, just relaxing in the cool water and having fun! The Ripon Youth Groups (six churches around Ripon) will be sponsoring a canoeing/tubing trip to Ding’s Dock in Waupaca on Wednesday August 14th. If you haven’t been there before Ding’s Dock has tons of 2-person canoes and giant tubes. We’ll spend the day floating or paddling down the Crystal River with many of your friends from around Ripon! Details: Wednesday August 14, 2013 $27 includes transportation, canoe/tube rental, beverages & snacks. Pack a lunch. We’ll have coolers to keep them cold. We’ll provide beverages and a mid-afternoon snack Gather at Our Saviour’s UCC (Scott Street) by 9:00am We should be back at the church between 4:00 and 5:00 Wear a swimsuit with a layer of clothes over the suit for the trip there. Bring a towel PLEASE reserve your spot with Sue Mokler, (920-279-1573 or samokler49@gmail.com) or Norine Zimdars at the church office (920-748-5433) by Wednesday August 7th so we can schedule the bus! Questions? Call Jeff Puhlmann-Becker at 748-4131. Leave a message and he’ll call back.
GRACE ACTIVITIES… August 10 – Christian Lock in at Badger Sports Park, Appleton. Meet at church at 10:30 p.m. and we will return by 7:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per person…Must be confirmed by Wednesday, Aug. 7. August 18 – Last Hurrah of Summer Join us as youth or as a family for an afternoon of indoor water fun. We’ll be at the water park at Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells. We’ll leave right after church and have a picnic lunch on the grass at Chula…then hit the water park. We’ll return to the church by 6 p.m. Sign up by sending Sue an email at samokler49@gmail.com.
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Youth & familY ministRY …
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VIBRANT FAITH @ HOME… A reminder to all that we are subscribing to the Vibrant Faith @ Home website. Here’s just one of the great ideas that can be found there: Prayer during the summer months may look different than during any other time of year. Why? Because we're more active, spend more time outdoors, and strive to have special time together as family. And so we need ways to pray that compliment our summer patterns. Take a look at these summer prayer activities. How do you and your family keep prayer going through the summer? Prayer Labyrinth (Adult / Couple) - Sometimes your body can move you into prayer when your mind has no clue. Natural Reminders (Young Adult) - Let creation -- and your senses -- connect you to days gone by. Summer Prayer Corner (Young Family) - Create a sacred space in your home, deck, patio or yard. Constellation Prayers (Teen Family) - Pray together late at night when the stars shine bright. Everybody Needs a Rock (Just for Kids) - Explore how God is like a ROCK, then search for a rock of your own. See Anna & Jared's reflection on blowing bubbles and the activity called Bubble Prayers (Young Family) in our weekly blog.
YOUTH SAVE THE DATE: The Annual Youth Chicken BBQ will be Sunday, October 6th at Grace Lutheran Church.
HOLY HUMOR ...
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God Will Provide A young preacher was invited to speak at his first conference. He was scheduled to speak right before a colleague, a seasoned veteran. The veteran noticed how nervous the young man appeared and tried to reassure him saying, “Don’t worry, friend. God will provide.” The younger preacher responded, “But sir, you don’t understand. I’ve never preached at a conference before.” The older preacher responded, “God will provide.” The younger man retorted, “I’m so nervous I left my Bible and sermon notes at home. I can’t remember anything I planned to say!” The older preacher said, “Here, take my Bible and remember God will provide.” So the younger preacher stood behind the pulpit and launched right into the most wonderful sermon of his life. It included all kinds of wonderful points, powerful illustrations, and practical application. He stepped out of the pulpit and handed the Bible back to the older preacher, who was by now beet red in the face. “Young man, you stole my sermon notes for tonight,” the older preacher said. The younger preacher looked at him and said, “God will provide.”
The Memorial Stone A man died, leaving an estate of $20,000. After paying the funeral expenses, his wife told her closest friend that there was no money left. The friend asked, “How can that be? You told me he had $20,000 a few days before he died. How could you be broke now?” The widow replied, “Well, the funeral cost $6,500. And of course, I made a donation to the church, the pastor, the organist. That was $500, and I spent another $500 for the food and drinks for the funeral dinner. The rest went for the memorial stone.” The friend asked, “$12,500 for the memorial stone? Wow! How big was it?” The widow replied, “Five carats.”
Bradley Gabrielski Brady Albright Linda Huth Carter Meyer Melanie Simpkins Gabriel Karsnia Judith Gustafson Craig Madson Anne Hablewitz Ronald Shaffer Paul Trochinski Mark Ziesmer Karen Luker Jensine Salmela Haley Schatzke Alyssa Bradley Ginette Wolf Richard Schoephoester Jenalee Christopherson Lyn Gryske Douglas Kelm
8/01 8/02 8/02 8/02 8/02 8/04 8/05 8/05 8/06 8/07 8/07 8/07 8/11 8/11 8/11 8/12 8/12 8/14 8/15 8/15 8/15
Leland Cornwell Vicky Stollfuss Adrianna Brzozowski Pamela Werth Lisa Wiese Moniqua Worthing Joanna Salmela Ryan Metoxen Jacqueline Peterson Rob Webster Jackson Gabrielski Jeffrey Hunger Naomi Kelm Carley Daniel Wolf Vickie Schlaak Ardell Schoephoester Florian Zimdars Karen Hillier Benjamin Wolf Charlotte Marquart Phyllis Baldwin David Duehring Casey Sweeney
8/17 8/17 8/19 8/19 8/19 8/19 8/20 8/21 8/21 8/21 8/23 8/23 8/23 8/23 8/24 8/25 8/25 8/26 8/26 8/27 8/28 8/30 8/31
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Thomas & Jamie Voight Bill & Marianne Reininger Ronald & Cindy Shaffer Doug & Kathy Kelm Mark & Anja Slate Paul & Nicole Trochinski Dan & Sally Schatzke Roger & Marge Langeberg Norton & Diane Krauss
8/04/1012 8/06/1983 8/09/1980 8/10/1974 8/10/ 8/14/2004 8/20/1987 8/28/1965 8/30/1975
With Sympathy We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Evelyn Kohnke, age 87, who passed away on July 6th. Q: How do you make holy water? A: You boil the “hell” out of it!
Q: How do two prophets greet one another? A: “You’re fine...how am I?” Q: Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible? A: Samson. He brought the house down.
Sponsor a Bulletin Florian Laper Barrett House: Kelly Kutzleb, Duane & Eugene Wittchow Lake View Estates: (Fond du Lac) Don Lueck Maple Crest:Vi Fude, Joan Kedrowski, Alton Meyer Markesan Residence : Jane Cumblad, Orin Galow Michalene’s: Tom Kohl, Elmer Kuhs, Phyllis Suksi Prairie Place: Naomi Kelm Carley, Marlene Gibbons, Alice Jorgensen, Mary Alice Linde, Mel Sorensen, Shirley Stewart Russell Manor: Gail Albright, Marion Boire, Ruth Gransee Willowbrook: Irmgard Timm
If you would like to sponsor a Sunday worship bulletin, please indicate on the calendar the Sunday you wish to sponsor and the event it commemorates (if there is one). The cost of a weekly sponsorship is $25 and can be paid to Norine in the church office.
Altar Flowers for 2013 The 2013Altar Flowers sign-up calendar is posted on the wall next to the church office door in the entryway. You may designate Altar Flowers in honor or memory of loved ones or a special occasion. The cost for Altar Flowers is $15.00. For more information, contact the church office.
August 4—9 am
Team 3
Usher Teams
Mykayla Spillner
August 11—9 am
August 18—9 am
Team 5
N/A
Shannon Gryske, Sue Mokler, Melanie Oppor, Mykayla Spillner, Lisa Wiese
N/A
Communion N/A Sue Mokler, Mickey Veleke, Faye Zacharias, Ruth Ann Smith, Charlotte Sherman
Team 4
Assisting Minister
- Mahatma Gandhi
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
July 28—9 am
Nelson & Shirley Hinz
September 1—9 am (last 9 am service)
August 25—9 am
N/A
August 25—9 am @ Barlow Park (east shelter)
Team 2
Joan Wade
Herm & Sue Leitz
August 18—9 am
Team 1
Luther Olsen
Mickey Veleke, Faye Zacharias
August 11—9 am
Sue Mokler
Lectors Karen Kelm
Greeters Bradshaw Family
Date August 4—9 am
The sign-up board will be left open until our newsletter, Grace Notes, will be published (about the 22nd of the month). At that time, the Worship Committee will assign the open slots with the names of those who indicated on their Time and Talent Sheets that they’d like to participate. Please do not change the board without notifying the office. Thank you for your help with our worship services. IF YOU CANNOT HELP on the date(s) assigned, please find someone to take your place. Please notify the office of the change.
Worship Assistants
5:15-8:15 PM VBS @ Hillside Assembly
12 PC—Vacation through Aug. 19th
5:15-8:15 PM VBS @ Hillside Assembly
11 900 AM Worship with Communion 10:00 AM Coffee Hour
19 6:00 PM Council Meeting
26 Grace Notes Deadline –NOON
18 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM Coffee Youth-Chula Vista @ WI Dells
25 9:00 AM Worship @ Barlow Park with Communion Picnic follows Worship
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5
Monday
4 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM Coffee Hour
Sunday
27
20 12:00 RAMA Mtg. 2:00 PM Staff Mtg
13 5:00 PM Sharing Table 6:30 PM Property Comm. Meeting
5:15-8:15 PM VBS @ Hillside Assembly
6
VBS is coming...
Tuesday
28
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21
14
5:15-8:15 PM VBS @ Hillside Assembly
7 1:30 PM—Anna Circle
PC—Nat’l Guard Training through August 12th
Wednesday
29 5:00—7:00 PM Ripon College Back to School Picnic
22
15
5:15-8:15 PM VBS @ Hillside Assembly
8 6:00 PM Christian Ed. Team Meeting
1 6:00 PM—Women of Grace Kit “Shower” &Salad Supper
Thursday
30
23
16
9
2
Friday
31
24 Ripon Tractor Cruise
17
10 11:30 PM Youth @ Badger Sports
3
Saturday
Grace Lutheran Church 430 W. Griswold Street Ripon, WI 54971
Inside This Issue: Pastor Clay’s Potter’s Wheel
COMING EVENTS!
1
Council Members, Disaster Response, Social Concerns, Evangelism Opportunity, TY, MOM, Sharing Table, Special Music, SCRIP
2-3
Beat the Heat, Coffee Hour, Gods Work Our Hands Sunday, Worship Service & Picnic @ Barlow Park, Property Committee Report, Christmas Stars Performance
4-5
Grace Readers, Hospice Volunteer, Alzheimer’s Support Group, College Related
6-7
Women of Grace, Pre-School, Rally Sunday, Sunday School, VBS
8-9
August 1 August 4 August 4-8 August 10 August 13 August 18 August 19 August 25 August 26 August 29 Sept. 8
LWR Kit “Shower” (Salad Supper) SCRIP Deadline VBS @ Hillside Assembly Youth Lock-In @ Badger Sports Sharing Table Meal Youth to Chulah Vista, WI Dells Council Meeting Worship Svc & Picnic @ Barlow Pk. Grace Notes Deadline Ripon College Picnic (Clergy Assoc) ELCA Work Day
Grace’s Email: gracelc@centurytel.net
Youth & Family Ministry, Holy Humor, August Birthdays/Anniversaries, In Sympathy, Homebound Members, Bulletins, Altar Flowers
10-13
Worship Assistants for August, Usher Schedule, August Calendar
14-15
Check out the NEW website: Website: www.gracelutheranripon.com