LAMPLIGHTER Fall 2021
Reflections of a First-Year Principal by Dan Markgraf Many have asked about my first year at St. John’s. I’ve been able to truthfully say that it was an incredible year — so much better than it could have been! God has been very good to us at St. John’s. It’s not that we didn’t have challenges this year. Mask mandates, distancing suggestions, virtual learning for some, and all of the extra cleaning did add to the stress level this year. But our teachers, staff, students, and families were cooperative, patient, and understanding! God is good! Getting to know people this year has probably been the most difficult part of changing ministries during a pandemic. It was great to meet faculty in person in June 2020 and to meet the Board of Ed and Council by Zoom that month. It was early August before I really started to meet parents at registration and orientation. Although time was limited and masks were everywhere, people were very welcoming. God is good! Seeing over 200 kids enter the building in August was a very special time. Since March 2020, nobody was quite certain that we would be able to open school again in the fall. Would the state or city allow it? Would parents even send their kids? How different would it be, and how long would those changes need to last? Would we make it to Thanksgiving? Christmas? Easter? To the end of the year without having to shut down again? God is good!
Learning names and faces of 215 kids was (and still is!) a challenge. Getting to know them has been a joy. Seeing the gifts that God has given to them has been awesome. St. John’s has so many who are gifted in music, athletics, academics, and so many other things! I’m looking forward to knowing them even better in years to come! God is good! It was a little more difficult to form relationships with parents. My contact with most of the parents was through their windshields as they dropped off or picked up their children. Sometimes I felt my effort to get to know parents was like a match game – trying to match the masked person that I saw in church or in the building to the unmasked parent that drove through the parking lot! God is good! The fact that the year went well doesn’t surprise me. St. John’s Lutheran Church and School is a place where the Gospel is preached. God’s promises of love and forgiveness, and his promise to be with his people is also reflected by those people. Thanks, St. John’s, for your welcome and support! God is good! All the time!
Pastor’s Corner
Gathering Together as the Body by Kristi Meyer
“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25).
Getting Back to Normal by Pastor Joel Leyrer These last couple of months we’ve all been hearing lots of talk about things “getting back to normal.” What does that mean for us? We will continue to assess the value of the various practices we’ve implemented, modified, and added back since completely shutting down our worship services in March 2020. We might call that the little picture. The big picture is the full return to vibrant and safe corporate worship which we undoubtedly took for granted before all the pandemic-related restrictions. That’s the big picture because God’s people need to gather together. We need to praise, pray, commune, and fellowship together as a body of believers. Although there are times and circumstances that may prevent it — such as this last year and a half — the fact is we weren’t meant to carry out these spiritual functions in isolation. There is no substitute for human and social interaction. And that certainly holds true for the local family of God known as St. John’s Lutheran Church.
“Getting back to normal” means various things to various people. The most important component of what it means for God’s people is the privilege of gathering together for worship. Our summer sermon series this year was devoted to selected Psalms, so it seems fitting to close on this note. In the opening verse of Psalm 122 King David wrote: “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” So do we.
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The author of the letter to the Hebrews didn’t have any concept of pandemics or capacity restrictions or mask mandates or online worship when he penned these inspired words nearly 2000 years ago. But he did know a thing or two about hesitancy in gathering together for worship. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians: converts to Christianity being tempted to revert back to Judaism. When Hebrews was written, Judaism was a legal religion but Christianity was not. Therefore, the recipients of this letter were literally risking arrest, persecution, and even death to gather together. Worshiping in house churches was becoming more and more dangerous, and taking a break from meeting sounded better and better. But that wasn’t the exhortation given in this letter. Yes, the specifics differ from then to now. The basic sentiment, however, remains the same: it is good for God’s people to gather to worship, receive the Sacrament, and build relationships with fellow Christians. What about online worship? Would the availability of that resource have changed these words from Hebrews 10? No. Online worship is an incredible blessing for the instances we truly aren’t able to attend church. But as Pastor Kyle Bitter explains, “You don’t really get the same sense of community online. It’s more like you’re peeking in the window rather than actually being there, talking to people, and being encouraged by being in the physical presence of other Christians who share your faith and beliefs.”
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y of Christ says Pastor Schroeder. “We’re grateful for those who have been filling in regularly, but there’s a sense that it’s becoming a burden on the small number of volunteers that we have.”
Although online worship is certainly better than nothing, motivations for worshiping online should be carefully and prayerfully considered. Our sinful human nature does everything it can to keep us from growing in our faith, including telling us that consistent online worship mainly for the sake of convenience is an equally good substitute for in-person worship. “It’s worth examining the reasons that people might have for not returning,” says Pastor Eric Schroeder. “If there are legitimate concerns, that’s one thing. But if it’s just a matter of convenience, then our encouragement would be ‘We miss you; come back to church.’”
Along with the encouragement to return to church comes an encouragement to consider volunteering in some capacity. “All of our regular volunteer crews were just stopped, and now we’re trying to get them started again,”
There are many more volunteer opportunities than I have space to list, and not all of these opportunities require being at church on Saturday night or Sunday morning. Many of these volunteer tasks can be done at your convenience, either at church or at home. Please consider getting involved by talking to one of the pastors; they’d love to hear from you. “Those are great conversations: to be able to line up somebody’s interests and gifts with an opportunity to serve the congregation,” says Pastor Schroeder.
Don’t assume that nobody will miss you if you are consistently worshiping online. You are a part of the body of Christ, and you have gifts to offer that body. As more people come together in worship, more of God’s gifts are used to serve and glorify him — service that simply can’t be replicated online. If you’re able, come back to church! You will be blessed by being there, and others will be blessed by your presence. See the Pastor’s Corner on pg. 2 where Pastor Joel Leyrer shares his thoughts on this subject.
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Reaching Out to the World by Dan Schmal We are blessed to live in an age with constant advances in technology. These advances have affected how we enhance and promote ministry at St. John’s. The pandemic over the past year made the need to upgrade our technology important. Fortunately, when church services could not be held, we already had some ability to broadcast services and Bible classes on the Internet. However, the technology used was over 12 years old, and the quality was poor at best. The Coordinating Council approved a plan and an appeal for gifts for Audio-Visual (AV) upgrades in the church. The two areas addressed were the church sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall, where large group Bible studies are held each week.
The visual slides created for use before and during worship are a part of the recent AV upgrades at St. John’s.
In the sanctuary, most of the video portions of our AV system were replaced. This included four new high definition (HD) robotic video cameras to replace our two old cameras. The color renditions and clarity were immediately noticeable by online viewers. A new camera switcher and controller were added to replace old components which provide multiple new features for our broadcasts. Six new wireless microphones were added in the balcony to pick up the voices of a group of singers for online listeners.
The result of the upgrades allows online worshippers to see and participate in the responsive portions of the liturgy. Hymn verses and psalms are included with the melody line to aid in singing along. A new webcast provider was chosen which has allowed us to simulcast and archive our services and Bible classes on our web site, on Facebook and on YouTube. This capability has increased our outreach dramatically.
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The final AV upgrade to the church sanctuary was the addition of two large screen video monitors on both sides of the altar area. These replaced our old technology video projector that had failed repeatedly. We are just beginning to make more use of the monitors. Watch for additional uses of the monitors in the future that will enhance the on-site worship experience at St. John’s. The second area addressed with AV upgrades was the Fellowship Hall, where large group Bible studies are held and broadcast on the Internet. Two new robotic HD cameras were installed along with a new and brighter projector. New wireless microphones for presenters were added to the sound system, and several ceiling microphones were installed to pick up comments and questions from participants during Bible classes. Based on emails received, we know that our worship service and Bible classes now reach viewers across the country and around the world — from California to Ecuador and other foreign countries. While most of the AV upgrades are now complete, gifts to fund the many projects are still being received. Gifts designated for AV upgrades may be given to the church office. May God continue to bless our efforts to reach out to the world with the Gospel using modern technology!
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A New Lifestyle by Emily Leyrer My first year at Luther Prep has helped me in many ways and changed me for the better. I’ve made lots of new friends from the dorming experience, gotten closer to God, and have created memories that will never be forgotten. Sure, leaving my family and grade school friends was hard, but Emily Leyrer (‘24) through that difficult time when I was missing everyone and feeling down, God blessed me with so much.
Living in the dorms is probably one of the scariest things at first because you don’t know your roommate and you have to leave your family for the first time, but in reality, it’s one of the best parts of student life at Prep. Having a roommate, you’ll always have someone there to talk to when you’re down, share the cleaning responsibility, and have someone to go places with. Dorm life helps students come out of their shells and make new friends and memories. Having some of your closest friends right next door will make them seem like family and it made me feel like I never even left home in the first place. Dorming can also get students interested in the campus activities that are available, such as speedball, basketball, volleyball, and much more.
Something that makes Luther Prep special is that during the first year students are obligated to take Latin. It might seem scary at first and be difficult for some people but honestly, I’ve had some of the best times in that class with Professor Ehlke. He challenges us to do our best and use our God-given talents. He’s a great teacher who has a lot of patience when it comes to students who constantly talk to their friends during class. With his sarcasm he can make you laugh within seconds yet also motivate us to get things done when needed.
Becoming involved in sports makes time at Prep extra fun. Not only does it keep students busy and fit, but the team feels like a family and helps form bonds that will last a lifetime. Teams offer support during practice, games, tournaments, or just life in general. Sports also help with making new friends and pushing students out of their comfort zone.
Luther Prep surrounds you with God’s Word. Every week students attend morning and evening chapel along with having an Old Testament class during the day. This routine has made me feel more connected with my Lord. My teacher, Tutor Miller, made a big impact in my life while teaching me. He was always willing to answer any question I asked, no matter how unimportant. His skill in teaching made me want to learn more and understand it all. Tutor Miller always tried to make class fun as much as possible with memes that he created that usually connected to the lesson he taught that day. Chapel is by far the best thing at Prep. The hymns, singing, and most importantly God’s Word, make you feel warm inside and put a smile on your face no matter how bad your day went.
Luther Prep holds a special place in my heart because it surrounds me with friends from all around the world, and most importantly, God and his Word. The memories I’ve made will always be with me, and I can’t wait to make more next school year. I am thankful and glad God has guided me to attend Luther Prep and excited for what he brings next into my life.
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Growing Closer to Each Other and to Our Savior by Lucie Henning, Eva Kuehn, Rhiannon Gantner, and Emma Lindert “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). On this summer’s teen mission trip, we took this verse to heart through our canvassing and our fellowship with Living Promise Lutheran Church in Morristown, Tennessee. Twice a day we were sent out to canvass houses and to invite people to the church. We averaged around five hundred houses a day. When we weren’t canvassing we helped set up and run the Vacation Bible School (VBS) with the church. The theme was “Oceans,” and the Bible stories that the kids learned included the Great Catch of Fish, Jonah and the Whale, the Flood, and Jesus Calms the Storm. Aside from the lessons there were ocean-themed games, experiments, snacks, and crafts for the kids to enjoy. By the end of the camp, we had formed many bonds and friendships with all the kids. Many of the kids were not previously affiliated with the church so it was nice to see them grow in the love of Jesus. In between canvassing and VBS we went on fun excursions with the whole group. On Monday we did team-building activities on the beach. The next day we went on a tiring six-mile hike on Rainbow Falls Trail in Smoky Mountains National Park. Another day we explored downtown Morristown through a scavenger hunt that our chaperones set up. Wednesday’s and Friday’s adventures were the favorites for the team. On Wednesday one of the host families took us out on their pontoon boat. We had fun tubing, swimming, and playing games in the water. On Friday we finished off our explorations in Tennessee by going to Soaky Mountain Water Park. Each night we came home to helpful and caring host families who treated us with love and respect. We thank them very much for their hospitality. Traveling home, we stopped at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky and Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through the long hours in the car and the time spent at the church we all grew closer to each other and closer in our fellowship with our Savior.
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From Small Breezes to Lifelong Learning by Jon Johnson
The following quote from Jesus best summarizes my experience with the men’s small-group Bible study:
“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit” (John 3:8). This story begins almost 20 years ago. As a newlyconfirmed adult with children at St. John’s, I regularly attended church, ushered when needed, and volunteered at the school. Essentially, my spiritual journey was following the path I had expected. But hindsight has shown that God had a different path laid out for me. It was through the Holy Spirit that God blew into my life to alter my journey in ways I did not comprehend at the time. God did not use gusts or gales but rather a series of gentle breezes to guide me down a wonderful path of spiritual growth and lifelong learning through small-group Bible study. The first of his gentle breezes was a simple invitation from my friend Gil, a fellow St. John’s parent and friend. He was starting a men’s small-group study and invited me to join. I had no clue how small-group Bible study worked, but I reluctantly accepted his invitation. God clearly knew I needed a breeze to coax me along because then Gil told me we would be meeting at
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6:30 a.m. in a public coffee shop. What?! If Gil had led with that, it would have been my excuse to decline, but now I was committed. Fast forward to a pre-COVID time before May 2020 — a time when a group of 8-10 men from St. John’s gathered at the Wauwatosa City Market every Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. Over the years, a few faces have stayed the same, but many others have come and gone. Each new member enriches the group with different life experiences, struggles, and varying levels of spiritual maturity. Clearly, the Holy Spirit was at work with slight breezes here and there to keep us on course when we needed it. Today, the men’s small-group Bible study looks much different. The Holy Spirit blew a bit harder than usual with an abrupt COVID-related course correction. It was a bit disorienting at first, but we are now thriving. We have moved from the coffee shop to Zoom and picked up a few more members along the way. We are currently studying “A Harmony of the Four Gospels.” Being in the virtual format, we leverage Bible software and internet resources to compare the different Gospel accounts of Jesus’ ministry and enhance our study. In a time of great darkness for the world, God has found a way to help a small group of men from Wauwatosa continue their walk in the light. I am sure the Holy Spirit will continue to coax us along with a gentle breeze and more spiritual growth opportunities. Whether you are new to St. John’s or a lifelong member, all men are welcome to join us for the ride. Please e-mail me at jon8011@yahoo.com for more information.
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Writers Among Us by Jen Wolf Everyone has something they are good at; some are hidden talents and some are much more apparent. As you think of the members of our congregation, you might know who is a talented athlete or who is an accomplished musician. But do you know about the writers? Oftentimes, writing is a solitary activity done for personal pleasure. Other times writers are called to share their gifts for an audience. Each has their own perspective and method. Pastor Eric Schroeder doesn’t just write sermons. He recently finished a long-term project with Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary on the four branches of theology. He was then approached by Northwestern Publishing House for a two-year project writing devotions based on the People’s Bible Commentary series. He will be partnering with another pastor to work on the books of Matthew and Mark. “The goal of this devotion series is to apply God’s message to our daily lives while building on the familiarity readers have with the People’s Bible,” said Pastor Schroeder. “I prefer to have a topic suggested or question to answer when I write. Then I get to have a topic on my mind to have a chance to work out God’s word as I go about life.” You may know Kerry Ognenoff from hearing her voice in the St. John’s Spotlight, but did you know she’s been a contributor to the “Heart to Heart: Parenting Conversations” section of Forward in Christ magazine since 2014? Additionally, she has done a podcast episode and several web series videos. “A few topics I’ve covered include my experiences with sibling rivalry, teaching financial responsibility to kids, and advice on how to support a family going through a hard health challenge.”
Memorials In Memory of Drex Hansen From Jesus & Susan Mariscal, John & Kristine Schapekahm, Louise Saylor and Delores Baumann (AV improvements) In Memory of Dolores Hahn From Paul & Annette Birkholz (debt reduction)
Kristi Meyer is a familiar name in the Lamplighter and around St. John’s for her behind-the-scenes work for committees and AV, but did you know she has synod-wide writing credits as well? As a member of the WELS Women’s Ministry committee, she has many unique opportunities to write for large and varied audiences. Several Advent by Candlelight programs have been shared among churches, including ones written to coincide with the movies My Son, My Savior and To the Ends of the Earth. More recently, Kristi spearheaded the 2021 WELS devotional summer series Reflections on Our Unique Callings: Men, Women, and the Body of Christ. While she wrote many of the devotions, other writers around the WELS contributed to the written parts as well as the podcast. “The thought process that goes into the writing and the work of actually putting the words down on the page — it’s been a blessing to me, and I pray that it’s a blessing to others,” said Kristi.
St. John’s member Kristi Meyer co-authored the WELS devotional series Reflections on Our Unique Callings.
So when you consider your gifts, hidden or shining, you can take a moment to thank God for opportunities and think of how it could bless your life and many others.
In Memory of Karen Cyganiak (Mary Henne‘s Sister) From Curtis & Mary Henne (new hymnal project) and Raymond & Rondi Braun (school gift/memorial) In Memory of Lillian Gerlach From Betty Seidel, Delores Baumann, Louise Saylor and Ken & Naomi Stein (new hymnal project)
In Memory of Helen Tress From Diana Tress and Barbara Weihing (new hymnal project)
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Doing Our Best Excellently for the Lord by Kristi Meyer
More and more, life seems to be getting back to normal, especially at St. John’s Lutheran School. But for our music program, there’s an exciting departure from normal in store. Since coming to St. John’s in July 2016, Miss Mandy Treder has taught 3rd grade and served as our school music coordinator. This year, however, Miss Treder’s days will look a little different. She’ll have her own classroom of students (half of 4th grade) in the mornings, and in the afternoons she’ll pass those students off to our other 4th grade teacher, Miss Megan Bauer. This will allow Miss Treder to dedicate the last two hours of the school day to teaching music classes for grades 3-8, rehearsing with junior choir, and working with other small groups of singers and instrumentalists.
areas,” says Miss Treder. But even more importantly, incorporating a spiritual aspect to that music curriculum adds a much-needed dimension as we train up our children in the way of the Lord. “Our children are the next generation, and they need to be taught to worship well,” says Miss Treder. “That includes singing, leading in worship, playing instruments – and especially being taught the strong doctrinal truths found in our hymns and liturgy.” In addition to the restructuring of Miss Treder’s teaching schedule, this year brings additional opportunities on the music front. Students will once again participate more actively in worship (including singing live in church), junior choir will resume, and the school Christmas service will be back at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. And the release of the new hymnal in fall will allow our students to assist in its introduction at St. John’s as they learn new hymns, psalms, and liturgies to sing in chapel and in worship services.
That’s not everything that Miss Treder does as school music coordinator, though. She’s also responsible for a whole host of other tasks both at church and school — a host of tasks that could easily fill the rest of this page. In short, she plans, coordinates, and communicates anything to do with school music, especially as it relates to weekly chapel services; singing and playing in church; and special events such as the school Christmas service, junior choir festivals, and school concerts. “Our school music program and the position of school music coordinator has changed and grown over time,” explains Miss Treder. “It takes time and planning to do this work, and we want to do our best excellently for the Lord.”
Anyone attending worship at St. John’s can appreciate the varied and vast music resources that are part of our services each and every week. But, as Miss Treder notes, “there’s a lot of work that takes place behind the scenes. For worship to be done the best we’re able, we need to give that time to it.” Thankfully, we are also blessed with incredibly gifted pastors and musicians who are willing to put in that time — time that produces excellence in worship, helps to proclaim the Gospel message, and bring glory to God as we gather together as a body of believers.
Part of doing our best excellently includes cultivating a strong school music program — something that benefits both our students and our congregation. “On a secular level, studies have shown that training in music provides for brain development and also assists in other academic
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Welcome to our new K4 teacher, Mrs. Carol Markgraf by Angela Ebeling
Mrs. Carol Markgraf
You have probably seen Mrs. Markgraf around, since she and her husband, St. John’s Principal Dan Markgraf, have been members at St. John’s for over a year now. Carol has over 33 years of experience with young children — she’s taught kindergarten or K4 at WELS schools in Valentine, Nebr., Mayville and Oakfield, Wis., Cincinnati, Ohio, and Newburg, Wis.
Carol was born in Saginaw, Mich. and had Dave Leyrer’s mom for her kindergarten teacher. She lived there until her dad took a call to start Minnesota Valley Lutheran (MVL) high school in New Ulm, Minn., when she was 14 years old. Carol attended MVL and then attended Dr. Martin Luther College (DMLC) for college, receiving a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Carol and Dan have four grown children and seven grandchildren. Two of their sons are engineers living near Jackson, Wis., one is a WELS principal in Norfolk, Nebr., and their daughter just graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College with a Business/Marketing degree. As far as what Carol likes to do, she says: “I love to work outside in my flowerbeds and garden. My dad loved gardening – I guess I got that from him. I also enjoy cooking and baking when I have the time and then having friends and family over to help eat it! I’ve played piano for as long as I can remember and enjoy sitting down to play for some quiet relaxation.”
Please welcome Mrs. Markgraf to the St. John’s faculty!
“Good Things” at St. John’s Three Good Things That Will Happen 1. We will kick off a new school year. Although COVID continues to create uncertainty and changing circumstances, the Board of Education is committed to the least restrictive environment possible for the upcoming year. 2. We will officially kick off our K2 program. Along with K3 and K4, our Early Learning Center is growing by leaps and bounds. We’re so excited to share Jesus with our very youngest students! 3. We will celebrate Unity Sunday. At the time of this writing, details are still being worked out, so keep an eye out for more information. Please plan to join us on Sunday, September 12, as we celebrate the unity that is ours in Christ!
Two Good Things That Happened 1. Our teens came together for mission trip and a summer campout. Both of these events allow our teens to get to know each other better, engage in service to the community and to the church, and have some fun along the way! 2. We eliminated capacity restrictions for worship services and Bible study. Our Board of Elders continues to evaluate COVID-related worship protocols and procedures — please keep them in your prayers as they engage in this important work.
One Good Thing That You Might Not Know About 1. Thanks to a generous donation, we acquired the house on the west side of the church parking lot (next to the storage shed). The house is in the process of being razed, and the Long-Range Planning Committee is discussing options for usage of that space.
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Worship Opportunities
NEW MEMBERS BY TRANSFER Lindsay Hahn from Star of Bethlehem, New Berlin, WI Steve Kantin from Calvary, Milwaukee, WI Karen Lory-Stark from Morning Star, Jackson, WI Kara Wepfer from Immanuel, Greenville, WI
September 12 – October 24 Christians, Go Out! September 12 – United in Christ (Unity Sunday) September 19 – With Faith September 26 – With Humility October 3 – Together October 10 – To the Ends of the Earth (Mission Festival) October 17 – With Contentment October 24 – With Resolve
BY ADULT CONFIRMATION Juley Belasco Rachel Jackson Mercy Wanjiku Kamanga Samantha Thompson Jack Wepfer BY PROFESSION OF FAITH Karl & Karen Kuenzel Lindsey McCormick Kevin Nawrocki Jenny Trumbo MEMBERS LEAVING BY TRANSFER Leslie Campbell, Jenna, Ethan & Sadie to Peace, Hartford, WI Hannah Zhang Krause to Christ Lutheran (ELS), Klamath Falls, OR Angela McGuire, Layla & Zion to Bethlehem, Menomonee Falls/Germantown, WI Eric & Melissa Sipe, Elijah & Brody to Christ the Lord, Brookfield, WI Keith & Leigh Ann Treichel to Christ, Pewaukee, WI Christian Willick to Beautiful Savior, Marietta, GA Elizabeth Zank to St. Marcus, Milwaukee, WI
October 31 – Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone (Reformation) November 7-25 Use Your Time Wisely! November 7 – Reach the Lost November 14 – Express Your Faith November 21 – Serve the Kingdom November 25 – Give Thanks to the Lord (Thanksgiving)
Pastoral Acts ASLEEP IN THE LORD Helen Irene Tress
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BAPTISMS Franklin Jeffrey Wepfer Ford Timothy Rusch Davina Wanjiku
May 2, 2021 June 6, 2021 June 13, 2021
MARRIAGES Danny Hahn & Lindsay Hintz Joshua Tietz & Hailey Ruth Hunter Rarick & Nicole Wetzel Cameron Olson & Katrina Gucinski
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