October 2016 by Lin Schreier-Kanitz

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF CENTENNIAL LUTHERAN OCTOBER 2016 – VOLUME 10

Jesus Is My Savior From Myself By grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 “I can do it all by myself!” If you have

Think about this question: “If you were

children, you have heard these words. You

standing outside of heaven’s gates and God

want them to learn how to do things on

asked you, ‘Why should I let you in?’ what

their own, but usually they pick times to try

would you say?” Well, how would you

when it is least convenient for you. Walking

answer? “Oh, I was a good dad/mom.” “I

out the door, already late is the time they

was faithful at work.”

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If you answered that way, can you hear it?

may result in a raise or promotion.

It is the sound of silence; the sound of

However, trying to get into heaven by

heaven’s gates NOT opening. God requires

yourself will never work.

HISPANIC OUTREACH UPDATE Please join us in prayer as we seek the Lord’s blessing and guidance in this important endeavor.

October 10th - Called Worker’s Conference

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October 21st - Fellowship Scavenger Hunt!

“I never (fill in the blank).” myself?” Doing a project at work by yourself

October 8th - Meet & Eat at El Fuego

want to tie their shoes for the first time. Have you ever thought, “I can do it all by

October 6th - Fall women’s

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October 22nd - Milwaukee Missions Rally at St. Lucas

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October 23rd - WOL Junior Choir sings at St. Andrew

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October 30th - Quarterly

The position of Hispanic Outreach Minister remains open. May the Lord of the Harvest bless us

Voter’s Meeting &

as we meet Sunday, October 16th after service to deliberate and extend a call to fill this position.

Elections

us to be perfect like him. That means that if we want to go to

his innocent life in our place for all of our wrongdoing. Now,

heaven we can never do any wrong…ever!

through Jesus we are perfectly right before God, all because we didn’t do it ourselves. Jesus did it for us!

The truth is that no matter how hard we try, no matter how much good we do, we will never be perfect. Even just one wrongdoing disqualifies us from heaven. Honestly, we commit many, many wrongs in life. So for the prospect of heaven, each of us has to admit, “I CAN’T do it by myself!” But we don’t have to do it ourselves! God tells us

The truth is that no matter how hard we try, no matter how much good we do, we will n e v er be perfect.

Why should God let you into heaven? You can point to Jesus and say, “Because of him.” Jesus is the one who opens heaven. Thank Jesus for this wonderful gift! He is your Savior who did it all for you!

in his Word that we have been saved BY GRACE! Though we are undeserving, God deeply loved us. He sent his Son, Jesus, to open the way to heaven for us. Jesus did this by sacrificing

Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:7-8

FELLOWSHIP EVENT

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Do you have a cell phone? Do you like fun? Centennial Lutheran will be having a Goosechase Photo Scavenger Hunt Family Night on Friday, October 21st at 7:00pm! We will gather in teams have a great night looking for all kinds of things to shoot (with our cameras, of course...what were you thinking we meant?) The winning team will win the chance to say they won! (or something else...we don't know yet.) So, bring your family out for some Christian fellowship fun! We will meet at church and conduct the hunt from there! For more details, please see....https://www.goosechase.com/

Women's Bible study will be changing days this fall. Please join us the FIRST THURSDAY of each month at the Krueger home (located next to the church) after church or 7:30 pm. First we will finish the “12 Extraordinary Women” study. October 6th, we will be completing the chapter on Anna (8) and Martha and Mary (chapter 9). We encourage every woman to be a part of this study group.

For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “ ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ” Acts 13:47 Did you read the newest “Forward in Christ” magazine? Wow, I loved it! Lots of information about home and world missions. Take some time to read about all that your synod and your pastors and fellow Lutherans are doing to share the precious “Bag O’ Wealth” with others. Come to St. Lucas on October 22nd and hear what is happening in the mission fields. Sean Young, Director of Missions, will be presenting based on Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses.” Come witness how you as members of the WELS are sharing the power of the Holy Spirit around the world and next door. The day begins at 8 AM with some breakfast and fellowship. Then on to some Bible study and our speaker. Please join me and many other witnesses from our neighbor churches. If you need a ride contact Danica Krueger. We also have opportunity to contribute to the financial needs of two mission projects that don’t receive funding from the Synod mission offerings. The LWMS world project supported by our circuit is providing a cow to pastors in Nepal.

The home project is for an equipment fund which provides funding for tables and chairs or office equipment for a new congregation. Remember how it was when you first got your apartment or home and needed everything. You may have been blessed with gifts from a wedding or graduation. This is our time to shower a new church with things they need. I will be collecting your gifts to add with the generous donations of member of other churches in our area. The collection will be taken on October 9th. A box will also be available in the narthex if you can also contribute gifts to the Furlough House. Theses gifts provide for missionaries who return to the states for a period of time. While houses are provided your gifts furnish items like paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates and baggies. For a much more detailed list of needed items use Facebook and look at the “LWMS Milwaukee Metro South Circuit” page. I hope you consider helping with contributions and/or coming to the rally on October 22nd. Danica Krueger—Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society

EVANGELISM

As Missionaries of Christ we bring everyone we come in contact with closer to the Savior!

Baptism Weekend Update:

Gifts for Kids Program Will Continue Too:

Our annual Baptism Weekend for the community was held on September 22 & 25. We had 7 children and one adult baptized on that day! What a blessing! Several parents of those baptized and the one adult are interested in membership. Pastor and I have set a BIC class for them starting Tuesday, October 4, at 2:00pm. We will need to set a time for an evening class as well. The Holy Spirit now will need to continue to encourage these folks to continue in their walk with Him.

We will still collect our annual Gifts for Kids Program. We will have the Giving Tree posted on the window of the library. Please pick an ornament with a child’s age on it, purchase a gift, wrap the gift and replace the ornament on the gift and return it to the large box in the church lobby. Please describe the gifts on the package if you please. Deadline is Sunday, December, 18th. Thank you for helping to make Christmas a little bit better for the children of the community. Bob Garbe—Minister of Evangelism & Outreach

Christmas Gifts for Mexican Children: We have decided to team up with WISCO and other churches in our synod to collect gifts for children in villages served in Sonora, Mexico. Your gifts will be shipped to WELS Mission to the Children (Arizona) for distribution to Sonora. Let me share with you how you can be a part of this mission work: 1) Purchase a $2.00 item or a $10.00 item (small items will be put together for one child). 2) You can purchase a $10.00 gift for a specific child (a list will be provided). 3) You may also donate cash to be used to purchase gifts or for mailing expense. Gifts need not be wrapped. Deadline is no later than Friday, November 18! Please bring your gifts to church and put in the area provided.

Upcoming Meet & Eats (All dates are subject to tweaking.) October 8th - El Fuego (909 W. Layton Ave) 5:30 pm November 11th - JB’s on 41 (4040 S 27th St.) 5:30 pm December 4th - Culver’s (6101 S 108th St. Hales Corners) then live Nativity at St. Pauls Muskego 5:00 pm January 8th - Centennial Soup/Chili Potluck and Candy Bar Bingo (at church) 11:00 am February 11th - Papa Luigi’s Pizza (3475 E. Layton Ave Cudahy) 11:30am March 10th - BelAir Cantina (410 West Town Square Way Oak Creek) 5:30 pm

May God bless your month! If you have a story to tell or information to share with our Church family, contact Lin Kanitz, at churchsecretary@centennialwels.org

GREG PUFAHL, PASTOR

YOUTH GROUP

ROBERT GARBE, STAFF MINISTER

MEN’S MINISTRIES

LIN KANITZ, CHURCH SECRETARY

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

JENNY PUFAHL, SUNDAY SCHOOL

MINISTRIES FOR SENIORS

RICH KANITZ, PRESIDENT JOHN NOLTE, TREASURER DAVE ROCHESTER, PROPERTY MANAGER

INTERNET MINISTRY

Centennial

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GLOBAL OUTREACH MISSIONS MUSIC MINISTRIES

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

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8:15 am Bible Study 6:30 pm God’s 9:30 am Worship Way Course w/Communion 10:30 am Church Council

8:15am Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am Trustees 10:45 am Evangelism

11 7:00 pm Choir Practice

8 MEET & EAT

6:30 pm Worship 7:30 pm Women’s Bible Study

Practice

9:00 am Called Worker’s Conference

5:30 pm El Fuego (909 Layton Ave)

6:30 pm Worship w/ Communion

6:30 pm God’s Way Course

8:15 am Bible Study 6:30 pm God’s 9:30 am Worship Way Course w/Communion

23 24 8:15 am Bible Study 9:30 am Worship

47:00 pm Choir

6:30 pm God’s Way Course

7:00 pm Choir Practice

6:30 pm Worship

REFORMATION

SERVICE

21 FELLOWSHIP 22 Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt 7:00 pm

8:00 am Milwaukee Missions Rally

(@ St. Lucas) Contact Danica Krueger for more details.

6:30 pm Worship

10:00 am WOL Junior Choir sings at St. Andrew

REFORMATION

SERVICE

8:15 am Bible Study 6:30 pm God’s Way Course 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Quarterly Voters Meeting and Elections

FLOWERS 2nd - Bill & June Trede’s Wedding Anniversary 9th - Zach Nath’s Birthday 16th - Gary Peske in memory of Craig Peske 23rd - Maury & Vicki Bell’s 36th Wedding Anniversary 30th - (Reformation)

USHERS Thursday - Maury Bell / Kevin Huth Sunday - Lump Brown / Mike Chapman John Huth Lump Brown - Head Usher

SERMON RECORDING 2nd - Bob Mayer 9th - Rich Kanitz 16th - Dave Rochester 23rd - Bob Mayer 30th - Rich Kanitz