Volume 84, No. 8 - July 1, 2015

Farewell, Pr. Margaret

On June 14 we said good-bye to Pastor Margaret Schoewe as she moves into retirement. The worship services were planned with Pastor Margaret’s love of special music in mind as well as a special liturgy. Thank you to the special guests in attendance, some of them Pastor Margaret’s friends from the past and present, as well as family members from all over the country. The Rev. Bishop Jeff Barrow as well as The Rev. Kristin Nielsen representing the ELCA Greater Milwaukee Synod attended the morning services.

In the afternoon, the congregation held a wonderful luncheon in Fellowship Hall. Lunch was thoughtfully prepared by Matthew Petersen, LSTC seminary student and son of the congregation, for about 200 people. During the luncheon, there was a program with more than a dozen people thanking Pastor Margaret for her leadership and remarkable energy, demonstrating the effect that Pastor Margaret had on our congregation.

At the end of the luncheon Pastor Chris gathered the group as you see above for one last good-bye. Pr. Margaret is in the front and center right, next to Tim. Pr. Margaret & Tim’s sons are on Tim’s right; Christian and Andrew; continuing to the left, Devon (daughter-in-law); Kat (daughter-in-law) with Gabriel and sitting next to Hudson (grandsons).

We wish her well, and ask that God will continue to bless her and Tim during this exciting new chapter.

St. Matthew’s Mission StatementCalled to fulfill the Great Commission, St. Matthew’s Welcomes all to faith in Jesus Christ, Nurtures our faith journey, Equips us to serve others, and Sends us into the world to make a difference in Jesus’ name.

The Voice of St. Matthew’sThe newsletter of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church

Christopher Manke, Matthew Kruse and Margaret Schoewe, Pastors

1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213414-774-0441 fax 414-774-0989

E-mail: office@stmattslutheran.orgVisit our website: www.StMattsLutheran.org

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“The Path... The Journey... The Way”“But this I admit to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our ancestors, believing everything laid down according to the law or written in the prophets. I have a hope in God…that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” —Acts 24:14-15

“Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name.” —Psalm 86:11

“…[Love] does not insist on its own way…” —1 Corinthians 13:5If you’d think back over the past few weeks, imagine all the different paths your feet have moved. Walking down the stairs to brew your morning coffee with the Journal Sentinel or New York Times. Hustling down the corridors at work, making it just in time for your next appointment. The smooth marble floors beneath your feet, stepping forward to receive communion. Barefoot strolls along a lakeshore; the sound of crunching earth beneath you on a mossy hiking trail; the regular rhythms of your daily jogging or biking path. The marketing professionals at Fidelity Investments imagined these ways of walking too. A recent advertising campaign featured all sorts of life experiences, yet the familiar floors, well-worn paths, and nature-filled ways portrayed in their world were superimposed with a continuous green-line, an arrow leading forward.

To hold investments with Fidelity, the story goes, one can be assured of staying on the right path—the path moving ahead, the pathway toward a life filled with financial success and security. Meeting recently with a couple before their wedding, it struck me just how often we think about our lives of faith like that forward-moving green line, and how far we have strayed from the earliest Christians as they sought to follow “The Way.” Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, to live an ethical life and to be a child of God is to walk in the ways of the Lord God. The earliest Christ-followers, after the resurrection, called their movement “The Way,” and

sought to follow the teachings, practices, and worldview (the Reign of God) of Jesus—the “Way of Love” Paul talks about in 1 Corinthians, a way alternative to the ways of the world. We often find ourselves using all sorts of human-created metrics to judge whether or not we think we’re on the line—on our

way toward the goal not of financial success, but of heavenly security. Most of these metrics—baptism or confirmation, church attendance, moral behavior, regularity of prayer, fill in your own blank—focus our faith practice so much about whether or not we’re on the line—I think we might miss the places God is meeting us along our way. Our desire is so concerned about being right, or being safe, or being good enough, that we miss the places where God’s grace is reaching us—the righteous and the unrighteous alike—and the places where the Holy Spirit promises to follow us along our way. Along God’s way. A recent blogpost I came upon put it well: Making these sort of statements or actions of faith “may be an important shared, sacred ritual, a marker in time, a way to allow others to both hold you up and help hold you accountable. But that’s not the thing. The walk is the thing.” Whatever ways and paths your summer plan place you upon, it is my hope and prayer that we are able to see beyond whatever marketer-made green line we think we need to be on, and to find God’s grace and support along each step of our paths.

...focus our faith practice so much about whether or not we’re on the line—I think we might miss the places God is meeting us along our way.

This Summer at St. Matthew’s7:30 Summer Worship Continues Through suggestions from the congregation, during the summer months St. Matthew’s has been continuing the early morning 7:30 service. This addition to our summer worship offerings is there for those of you that wish to worship early on a Sunday morning, before you start your Sunday adventures. This 7:30 service is a shortened 35-40 minutes prayer service with a Gospel message and music. We celebrate Holy Communion on the 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays of the month. We hope that offering this early service will help to accommodate your busy summer life which can include Sunday worship.

Youth Mission Trip Group Returns June 28thSpecial Worship Service on July 12thto share Mission Trip experiences After spending a week in Denver working with agencies that serve the low income and homeless populations, our group of high school youth and chaperones returned to St. Matthew’s on June 28th. The highlights of their experience will be shared in word, music, and pictures at the 8:30 and 10:15 worship services on July 12th. Plan to be there to share in their story.

God’s Work. Our Hands. God is calling you. You have answered; you continue to say “yes” every day in a variety of ways. On September 13, 2015, you will have the opportunity to put your “yes” into action with members of over 10,000 ELCA congregations nation-wide as we celebrate the ELCA’s dedicated day of service, God’s Work. Our Hands. No matter your age or physical condition, whether you like to work in groups or alone, whether you have 30 minutes or three hours, whether you prefer to help inside the walls of St. Matthew’s or out in the community, you can serve. Even if you need to watch the Packers-Bears game, we can accommodate your schedule. You can sign up for a specific project in the Commons beginning on Sunday, July 12, and each Sunday thereafter until September 13. Talk to your family, your small group, your committee, your friends, your ministry partners. Join the worker bees of St. Matthew’s, the Greater Milwaukee Synod, and the ELCA. In the words of Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, “We are church together, and we are church for the sake of the world.”

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Where are the photos from Pr. Margaret’s retirement celebration Sunday, June 14? You will see those photos in the next issue of the Voice, July 19. The newsletter printing timeline was just before the June 14 celebration.

Music MinistryBe Part of the Summer Music! Would you like to share a musical offering with the congregation during worship this summer? We would love to hear the talents that God has given you to share with all, vocal and instrumental. See John Paradowski to sign up for a time to share your gift with the congregation and give praise and thanks to God through your music.

You’re invited to sing with the summer choir! Dates are June 28, July 26, August 23 Choose 1 or all three! Here’s a chance to sing with a choir on a short-term basis, on June 28, July 26 and/or August 23. On any of those Sunday mornings, stop by the Choir Room (2nd floor, south side of building) at 9:30 a.m., learn a piece of music for the 10:15 a.m. service, and then present it on the very same day. No long-term commitment. Mark your calendars. Youth welcome. The summer choir director is David Mohr.

Serving on Sunday Mornings in the Summer Months Sunday morning volunteers are scheduled utilizing Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP), an on-line scheduling program. If you are a Sunday morning volunteer and need the log-in information please contact Sue Swing; sueswing@sbcglobal.net. The current schedule runs from May 3rd - August 30th. During the summer months we know that there will be Sundays when you are away enjoying a much-deserved vacation or quality time outdoors with family and friends. We have all waited a long time for this! If you are unable to fulfill a Sunday morning schedule commitment please utilize MSP to request a sub. Or, contact us to let us know you won’t be here.

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St. Matt’s Mamas Summer Play Group St. Matt’s Mamas is moms and kids who get together to socialize and play throughout the summer. This year we are adding a book discussion to our meetings about two times per month!

Here are the details:When: Thursday Mornings from 9:30-11:00 Where: St. Matthew’s Church Nursery (the group may decide to move to an outdoor play ground from time to time)The book discussion is on The Five Love Languages of Children by Dr. Gary Chapman, Ph.D and Ross Campbell, M.D. Every child (like every adult) expresses and receives love best through one of five communication styles. If your love language is different from your children’s you could miss your chance to meet their deepest emotional needs. Discover and discuss how to express unconditional feelings of respect, affection and commitment and let your child know just how much you love them. The book can also easily be obtained at book stores or on-line. Childcare will be provided on book discussion dates. Check out the Facebook group page - “St. Matt’s Mamas” for ongoing communication, details, book discussion dates. You can also contact Sue Swing; sueswing@sbcglobal.net for more information. All are welcome!

The LakeshoreChinooks Game! The ‘New Game

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All members (men, women and kids) and friends are invited to attend a Lakeshore Chinook baseball game on Sunday, July 26th. Enjoy a baseball game @ Kapco Field (Concordia University) overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan! Game time 5:05 pm, vs. the Madison Mallards. Tickets must be Reserved with Purchase by Sunday, July 12th!!!Reserved Grandstand price: $9. Your tickets should be available in the Church Office beginning Sunday, June 22nd.E-mail the church office if interested with name and number attending. (But payment is due by Sunday, July 12th! ) Event organized by the Men’s Ministry

Men: Come and golf with your St. Matt’s friends on August 7Proceeds benefit annual youth mission trip St. Matthew’s Golf Outing: Friday, August 7, 2015, 4th Annual Bob Biehn/Tim Ireland Memorial Benefit for St. Matthew’s Youth Mission Trip. The event is 2-man scramble at Kettle Hills Golf Course starting at 10:00 a.m. Cost is $70.00 and includes lunch. Look for a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center. Contact Jim Bowen, 414-614-2799, for further information.

OFC = Outreach for HopeMark OFH Family Bike Ride on your calendar - September 12 in the morning Plan to Share the fun of the Annual Outreach for Hope Family Bike Ride on September 12. Hundreds of riders will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Kettle Moraine as they raise money while pedaling to push down poverty within low income communities in Southeastern Wisconsin. Don’t miss this chance to join in for a great day of fun. Registration is now open. For information and to register visit the website: www.ofhbikeride.com. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eatonto be our guest in 2016! On February 28, 2016, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will spend the day at St. Matthew’s, preaching the Word and presenting an afternoon session for the Day of Grace. Elected at the national assembly in 2013, Bishop Eaton serves the whole Church as preacher, teacher, interpreter, and administrator of the sacraments in addition to her duties as chief executive officer of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She is the Church’s chief ecumenical officer and provides leadership for the 65 synodical bishops. And, she is a pastor, one of our pastors, whose discernment, wisdom, and words help to guide our Church. Over the next few months the Voice will be publishing excerpts from Bishop Eaton’s regular column in The Lutheran, as well as other statements and messages to the whole Church, so that the people of St. Matthew’s can get to know her and anticipate the gifts she will bring to the Day of Grace.

We are church. At the heart of what we do is worship, and at the heart of our worship is the crucified and risen Christ. Everything else we do is formed, nourished, sustained and transformed by our life as a faith community gathered around word and sacrament, abiding in the love of God. Without this intentional, regular communion with God and each other it’s not possible for us to speak an authentic word of hope to a broken world – the world God so loves.When we gather for worship we hear God’s word of promise; we confess our helplessness; receive forgiveness; we pray; and welcome new brothers and sisters through baptism, promising to support them in their walk in faith. We are fed with the bread of life and receive our Lord poured out for us. And then we are sent back into the world. Worship is essential for the church’s life and service. ...And what about the worship service itself? We are a liturgical church. There is a certain humility and beautiful communion in not trying to reinvent the service each time, but to join with brothers and sisters throughout the world and across the centuries. ...Most of all we should come to worship expecting to be changed. We are touching, tasting, feeling, hearing and seeing the one who knows us and loves us completely. Our lives are restored. We are set free. Fed for the journey we are set loose to go in peace and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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St. Matthew’s Becomes a Welcoming Congregation in Partnership with Salvadoran Lutheran Church Imagine having to make the difficult decision to leave your family, home, and place of birth in order to escape the very real threat of violence, especially when the decision to leave brings with it a hazardous journey of thousands of miles with no guarantee that you will be allowed to stay in the country of your destination This is the very real scenario for thousands of teens and young adults in El Salvador because of fear of gang violence. It is never an easy decision for the young adults or for the families they leave behind; it is made even more difficult when there is no sense of welcome for those who complete the challenging trek to the U.S. In response, ELCA synods that partner with the Salvadoran Lutheran Church are joining an initiative called Welcoming Congregations. At its April meeting, the St. Matthew’s Church Council approved a request for St. Matthew’s to become a Welcoming Congregation. As a Welcoming Congregation, St. Matthew’s agrees to provide a spiritual home and to attend to the humanitarian needs of an undocumented immigrant who is referred to us by the bishop of the Salvadoran Lutheran Church. Becoming a Welcoming Congregation does not involve St. Matthew’s doing anything illegal; it simply means that we would offer welcome, prayer, inclusion and help with very basic needs, such as food and clothing and referrals to medical or legal resources. In joy and in struggle, we walk with the Salvadoran Lutheran Church as partners. Becoming a Welcoming Congregation is one more step on that walk, allowing us to live out the biblical imperative found in Jesus’ words in Matthew 25: I was a stranger and you welcomed me. . . whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

Can you Sponsor a Child in Reformation’s S.A.L.T. Ministry?Sponsorships Available for $10 - $250 See Display in Commons Just as St. Matthew’s supports the educational costs of children in Tanzania and El Salvador through annual sponsorships, we are continuing our support of children much closer to home by again offering the opportunity for you to sponsor kids who participate in Reformation Lutheran Church’s S.A.L.T. (Serving And Learning Together) Youth Ministry. Throughout July, the halls and streets of Reformation’s Holy Ground are alive with the sounds of young people ages 9 to 17, working and serving together. Can you sponsor a child for $10, $25, $50, or more? Please see our

display in the Commons, and take a tool tag with the level of support that you wish to provide.

Checks can be left in the collection box at the display or placed in the offering

plate with “Reformation S.A.L.T. Program” written on the memo line. Children in the S.A.L.T. Program attend morning sessions at Reformation during the month of July. Each session includes devotions, community service, and lunch. The approximately 50 children who attend all sessions earn $250 at the end of the summer to help them buy school clothes and supplies. This program could not operate without contributions from Reformation’s partnership churches. Through our partnership ministry, our St. Matthew’s family continues to grow – in Milwaukee, in San Salvador, and in Arusha, Tanzania. Thank you for opening your hearts to children who need your support and for being consistently willing to find room for one more child in our large and expanding family!

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Thank you for your contribution to MADACC (Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission) in June. Your donations will help the abandoned and abused animals of Milwaukee county. You have made a difference!

Sue Swing is a long-time foster parent and advocate for neglected dogs and cats. She has often sheltered and cared for foster animals in her home, nurturing them to health physically and emotionally to trust humans, and then giving them up so they can go to their forever home.

Your Garden Flowers Needed We will begin using beautiful flowers from members’ gardens now that summer has finally arrived and flowers are blooming. Karen Haglund has volunteered to coordinate this. If you have some flowers to share and would be willing to put together a bouquet for an upcoming Sunday, contact Karen at karihag57@hotmail.com or call the church office at 414-774-0441.

Families of Middle and High School Youth: Have You Completed the Youth Ministry Survey?It only takes a minute! And your input is very helpful to the Youth Committee in planning events for middle school and high school students. Responses so far are showing a desire for more service focused events as well as a preference for Sunday afternoon activities. Please take a minute to add your input by going to this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C69G292. We’d love to hear from you!

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Do you golf?Do you support Meru Coffee?Then this event is for you!Sunday, August 23, The 3rd annual Meru Benefit Golf Outing at Kettle Hills Golf Courtse, Richfield, beginning at 2:00 (18 holes) or 3:30 (9 holes). Your support of this event will provide funding for the Mt. Meru Coffee Project Micro Loan Program and locally help fund Outreach for Hope, for life-giving ministries with the poor in communities of the Greater Milwaukee Synod. Last year $5,000 was raised!You Don’t Golf?Do you support Meru Coffee?Then come to have dinner after the golfDinner begins at 7 p.m. Participate in the door prizes, raffles, live and silent auction. Just $35/person. Golfers pay $90 for 18 holes and $70 for 9 holes (includes the dinner). Find out all the details on their website:www.mtmerucoffee.orgor call Jerry Schmidt at 262-335-3815 or Fred Meyer, 262-993-2309. It’s going to be a fun event!

Register now online atwww.mtmerucoffee.org

Summer Sunday Discussion Group: “Strength for the Struggle”July 12, 19, and 26th; 6:30—8:00 p.m. Imagine for a moment that you are God. Looking at the world—at the context of our city, at the dramatic increase in violence, hunger, and joblessness. How would you respond? What questions might you ask? What emotions fill your heart? For three Sunday nights this summer, as a congregational community we have space to think, talk, pray, and discuss these sorts of questions—What and Who is God calling us to be? Enjoy a light dinner, fellowship, and discussion about living out our faith in the context of Milwaukee and its history. Using excerpts and sections from Pastor Joe Ellwanger’s memoir, Strength for the Struggle, join this conversation and explore some of the following questions:

> How do we join in prayer, self-examination, and discernment about issues of class, race, violence, and poverty?

> What does our faith call us to do and say?

> Where do we see God and search for hope?

> How do we engage issues of the city from outside the city?

> Where do we feel “Holy friction?”

To purchase Strength for the Struggle, speak with Pastor Matt. If you are willing to make and bring a summer salad to share, please sign up with the church office prior to each week’s session.

In 1999, a Meru coffee farmer asked a visiting Milwaukee pastor the simple question; “We grow coffee; you drink coffee; would you buy your coffee from us?” And thus was born The Mt. Meru Coffee Project.

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St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church • Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Welcome to Our New Members

~ May 31, 2015 ~

marc & kim sanDers

Marc and Kim live in Milwaukee. They have two children, Jenna who is a 6th grader at Longfellow Middle School and Jackson who is in K5 at Washington Elementary, both in Wauwatosa. Marc is a researcher for Milwaukee Public Schools and Kim in an occupational therapist, also with Milwaukee Public Schools. Marc enjoys technology, guitar, golf, and video games and Kim enjoys sports.

theoDore & Darcie schrubbe

Ted and Darcie live in Elm Grove. They have a daughter, Colette who is almost a year and a half old. Theodore is a dentist at Brookfield Dental Care and Darcie is a personal trainer with the Wisconsin Athletic Club. Theodore enjoys working on cars, cycling, and traveling. Darcie enjoys running, yoga, cycling, weight lifting, and traveling.

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St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church • Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Paul Dirksmeyer

Paul lives in Wauwatosa and is currently retired, but worked for the City of Wauwatosa as an arborist for 43 years. He is a neighbor to Larry and Holly Jurss.

anDrew & Victoria seiter

Andy and Tori live in Milwaukee. They have a son, Wyatt who is six months old. Andy is an estimator with Hunzinger Construction and Tori is a massage therapist with Invivo Wellness. Andy enjoys home brewing, outdoor activities and playing drums and guitar. Tori enjoys an active wellness lifestyle as well as concerts, reading and cooking.

Also joining our congregation are:Dean & ann Dewitt

Dean & Ann live in Wauwatosa. They are the parents of a recent new member, Laura DeWitt. Dean works in customer service with Quad Graphics and Ann is a physical therapist with Aurora at Home. Dean enjoys outdoor activities. Ann enjoys fitness, movies and books.

cheryl seebach

Cheryl lives in Wauwatosa and has many friends who are members of St. Matthew’s. She was married to her husband Mike for 30 years until his recent passing and they have two children: Kaylyn, married to Kirk Will, and Gregory. A few weeks ago Kaylyn and Kirk became parents to baby Tessa.

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St. Matthew’s Music MinistryPiano Fund Established A piano fund has been graciously established in memory of Eric Kloth to replace the piano used in our worship space. The current piano, while still in good shape, has always been too small for the renovated/new worship space. Because of that, to lead worship, the pianist must work that much harder for the sound to carry through the sanctuary. We are currently assessing the options available to purchase a larger instrument of superior quality to enhance our worship. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to this fund can contact the office.

“We Promise to Pray for You”Baptismal Anniversariesfor July recognized Several times each month, babies, children and adults are baptized during our worship services. During the service of baptism, after the person is baptized, the congregation welcomes him or her and promises to pray for him or her during his/her faith development. We reprint these baptism names and dates from the previous few years as a reminder of those baptized.

Oliver Douglas Greenley July 13, 2014Grant Renner Hutchison July 13, 2014Levi Graham Iwanski July 13, 2014Emerson June Ryan July 13, 2014Graham Michael Kamenick July 20, 2014

Colin Paul Celata July 14, 2013Mackenzie Marsh July 28, 2013Penelope Marsh July 28, 2013Amelia Elizabeth Sajdak July 28, 2013

Abigail Lynn Hintzelman July 8, 2012Audrey Roxann Jensen July 29, 2012Dominick Cole Sanders July 29, 2012

Colin David Way July 7, 2011Anne Louise Freeborn July 10, 2011Nilus Robert Oyen July 10, 2011William Daniel Nencka July 24, 2011Cailen Yvon Foelske July 31, 2011

The Women of the ELCA say thanks to Bev Etzelmueller From the June 2015 issue of Gleanings “For nearly 33 years Bev has donated her time, and her love of books, to St. Matthew’s (Wauwatosa) as a volunteer librarian. In addition to this ministry Bev is also the leader of St. Matthew’s ‘quilting ministry’ and has been instrumental in helping LaVerne Mueller with her quilt ministry to the Lakota Indians in South Dakota. To Bev we say ‘well done thou good and faithful servant.’ We are proud to call you a sister in the Women of the ELCA.”

Other news from The Women of the ELCAWomen’s Retreat Weekend “Turning Gratitude Into Grateful Living”with Bible Study & Worship Leader Pastor Alexis TwitoPine Lake Camp Weekend … Waupaca, WIAugust 14th (Friday PM) - August 16th (Sunday Noon)Shop at the Fair Trade Boutique … enjoy a Massage … join Book Club Enjoy God’s beautiful creation while you are canoeing, hiking, swimming or sitting around the evening campfire. You’ll be inspired by the candlelit Taizé Service and the guided Meditations. Early bird registration due by July 23rd. Registration forms available at the Welcome Center at church or at www.greatermilwaukeeswo.org

Bev Etzelmueller retired after 33 years as St. Matthew’s librarianShe was honored by all on May 31

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How did it all begin? Bev started her work in the library after teaching Sunday School for 15 years, and the church had just given the newly formed library committee some funds to upgrade the resources in the library. The library originated in the 1960s as the Education Building was completed (the south wing of the building). The library is named Judge Roy R. Stauff Memorial Library.

What was one of the first things you did? “I felt it was very important to incorporate some children’s books for our children as well as the young people of the church. At that time, there were not a lot of young families, but I wanted to expose the children to reading Christian materials. “The library was originally housed in the conference room, which at that time was across from John Paradowski’s office. It was next to the men’s room, facing east and looking out on the courtyard. It was an out of the way library with little exposure. I think at one point I even put down some footsteps on the floor leading from the church down the corridor to the Library. The large conference table took up the majority of the room.

Was it difficult to convince church leadership that an improved library was important? “Pastor Gary Erickson was instrumental in moving the library to the current location with the renovation in 1988. He had a vision and knew it was important to offer quality reading to all that walked by. We worked together to set up the adults and children’s sections. Of course everything was on card catalog at the time and never dreamed of having videos and now DVDs. “People say “Oh, you have such a nice library,” “Your windows are so nice,” etc. From the start, the Library is not my works but it all belongs to God. He led me down the right path and with a lot of love and support from Pastor Gary, the library flourished.

How did you keep up with larger library changes? “As the computer became more widely used, we moved from the card catalog to entering everything on the computer. Judy Holmes and Norma Winters would come at night to use the computer in the office to transfer from card to computer. That took almost a year. I still use that same format today as the Microsoft Excel serves all my purposes. “I have worked on all areas of the library to stay current and offer timely materials to the congregation. I have focused on Tweens and Young Adults books the past few years. I read all of the children’s, Tweens and Young Adults to make sure the content is acceptable.

““Etz” (Husband, Ken) has been my partner in this journey. I would ask his advice with theological books. He never once said ‘Oh you are going over to church again.” He’s been a true partner and always so patient to wait for Sunday School to be over before we could go home.

It’s more than a room of books “I’m proud to tell people that the library is built where the original sanctuary was build in 1921. The room has a special warmth to it as we continue to spread the word of God. “That room was also my sanctuary in many ways. The room was a quiet place for me as I went through my chemo treatments in 1990 and some other difficult times along the way.

Are you done with library work now? “I have been blessed to share my experience and knowledge beyond the doors of St. Matt’s. A few librarians formed a Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of the Church and Synagogue Library Association in 2003, and I currently serve on its national board. Through these connections I gain knowledge to keep up on the latest books. Also, I seem to be the local “mentor” for many other area churches to help start up a library or resurrect a neglected collection. I continue to mentor to librarians nationwide. Etz and I will be attending the annual CSLA conference in northern Texas in July. “Thanks for the support to the current Library Committee and all that have served over the years.” Bev was touched that her entire family came to support and congratulate her on May 31 as well as many St. Matthew’s friends. The large floral arrangement outside the library is in honor of Bev Etzelmueller’s church librarian retirement was given by the Etzelmueller family; husband, Ken; daughter, Kristen; and son, Steve, and his wife Kristin, and children, Jacob, Mark and Cori.

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Bulletin Board Healing Service Schedule: Healing services are offered monthly at St. Matthew’s at a variety of times to give all the opportunity to come forward for healing prayer for themselves or others. You can share your concern with the pastor/leader at the altar, and then he/she along with the healing ministries will lay on hands and give a special prayer for your concern. Your concern can be general if you don’t wish to share specifically. All are welcome.

Sunday, June 28 - 8:30 communion serviceSunday, July 19 - Healing service as part of the 10:15 a.m. service

The Summer Worship Schedule began on June 21: During the summer, the late service begins a little earlier. Our services times are 7:30 - 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.This continues through Labor Day weekend.

Summer Office Hours: Please be aware of our summer office hours, when theoffice closes earlier on Fridays. Monday - Thursday 8:30-12:00, 1:00 - 4:30 Friday, 8:30 - 2:00As always call ahead for special needs.

THANK YOU: Thank you! On behalf of our team, Remembering Eric Kloth, NAMI, the mentally ill and their families, and from us, Luther and Doris Kloth, we would like to thank St. Matthew’s for your wonderful support of our 2015 mis-sion. Donations for this year’s walk can still be made until July 10, 2015. We are thankful that St. Matthew’s is such a generous and giving congregation.

From Carmen Pitre, Executive Director of Sojourner Family Peace Center: “Thank you for your support of our mission and for helping those affected by domestic violence in our community. We greatly appreciate your donation of diapers to Sojourner Family Peace Center... Your generosity allows us to give the families we serve the comfort they need...

Thanks, Pr. Ed Winters! At the Greater Milwaukee Synod Assembly this year, Pr. Ed Winters was honored and thanked for all the years he created a prayer chapel at the synod assembles. He would collect items from the various communities where he ministered and bring them out to the assembly location, set them up, even considering music and scents. It was a place for attendees to stop to pray, but also a model for others to use in setting up their own sacred space.

A special thank you to everyone that donated money and diapers to the Mother’s Day diaper drive. Everyone’s help makes this event special and successful each year. - Annie DeArmond, Everett and Marin

St. Matthew’s Lutheran 2015 Special Funds ReportResults as of 6/07/2015 are

Balance-Comprehensive Appeal Fund to date $148,954Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger $6,8742015 Benevolence through May 31 $172,000

including Kingdom Account Distributions

Diaper Collection

The construction in the streets continues between our block and west toward Ridge Court and all of Ridge Court. We will soon have our curb and gutter back, but paving comes a little later. The good news is that even though it might be a bumpy ride to get to our driveway, it will be open, and that’s an improvement over a few days this summer when the main lot was inaccessible.

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Our Church FamilyA Poem for Pastor Margaret

We welcomed you nine years agoto help us find our wayto understand the word of Godand lead us when we pray.

It seems like only yesterdaywe heard you say “hello”and now the letter that you wrotesaid it’s your time to go.

You were a lantern in the darkthat lit the path aheadand helped us walk upon the onewhere Jesus once had led.

You’ve always shown a deep concernfor those of us in pain.The words of comfort that you spokewill in our thoughts remain.

How fortunate we all have been to call you pastor, friend, and even though you’re moving on our mem’ry never ends!

I’m sure in Heaven’s realm abovethe Father and the SonLook down on you and smile and say“Well done, my child, well done!”

Written by Chuck Shantz

Hospitalized: Jade Richter, Bob Gardner.

Recovering from surgery: Ron Wells, Bella Smith.

Our sympathy to Ginny Cleppe in the death of her father-in-law Herb Goetsch; grandfather to Tim Goetsch.

God’s care be with Kristen Charlson in the death of her mother Dee Ohlrogge, in La Crosse; grandmother to Grace and Kate. She will be greatly missed by many. Our condolences to Kristen’s father, retired pastor Fred Ohlrogge, in his loss.

Peace and comfort to Carrie Jo Cherney in the death of her father, Terry Saunders; grandfather to Caleb. He will be missed dearly as a husband, father, grandfather, friend. May God’s loving arms surround Connie, Carrie Jo’s mother, in the loss of her dear husband.

Correction:

Thorin Marty died April 19 after a long battle with an aggressive brain cancer. Our sympathy to his wife Catherine Lageson and daughters Samantha and Jessica Marty.

Congratulations Pr. Matt and Delaney!

We are pleased to share that Pastor Matt Kruse is engaged to Delaney Schlake of St. Louis, MO, since the end of April. Delaney, a seminary student, is finishing her pastoral internship year in Syracuse, NY, and will return to Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus OH, in the fall to complete her M.Div degree which qualifies her to become a pastor. A wedding date is planned for June 2016. Congratulations Matt and Delaney! Blessings to you both as you begin to share your lives and plans.

JONAH AGPOON Jonah is the son of Amy Jacobson and James Agpoon, and is graduating from Wauwatosa East High School. He played tennis on the JV and Varsity teams for the past three years. Outside of school, he enjoys camping, hiking and being

outdoors. He likes photography and one of his pieces won a Scholastic Silver Key award this year. Jonah will be attending the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in the fall.

CHRISTOPHER BARTELTChristopher is the son of Michael and Son Bartelt, and graduated from Brookfield Academy with high honors. He plans to attend Emory University in Atlanta, intending to work toward a dual degree in biology and business.

JOE BECHTELJoe is the son of Scott and Sue Bechtel. During Joe’s 4 years at Wauwatosa East High School, he has played 2 years of varsity golf and has volunteered in the community through Greater Tosa Interfaith. In addition he is an AP Scholar Award recipient. He will be attending the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in the fall and will be majoring in Chemistry. After college, he’s hoping to get into pharmaceutical research and experimentation to help others through the world of science.

RANEY BICERaney is the daughter of Dan and Sonya Bice, and she graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School. She received the Salvatorian Service Award and the

Outstanding Senior Mathematics Student Award, and was a member of the National Honor Society. She played soccer for two years for DSHA and played club soccer as well. She ran a half-marathon last summer. She went on St. Matt’s mission trips to New Orleans and Washington, D.C. She will attend Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and plans to pursue her interests in mathematics and religious studies.

St. Matthew’s Congratulates

We congratulate these seniors who all graduated this spring.

God’s blessings be with them in the future.

MEGAN BJORGO Megan is the daughter of Mark Bjorgo and Rita Bjorgo, and graduates from Wauwatosa West High School. She participated in Key Club, tennis, the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society in high school. Her plans are to attend the University of Wisconsin - Madison in the fall.

CLAIRE GEERTSENClaire is the daughter of John and Beth Geertsen, and she just happily finished her eighth show with the Tosa East Theatre, playing the role of Terk in Tarzan. This school year she led the Key Club as President, was captain of the Color Guard for the Red Raider Marching Band, was a

board member for the International Thespian Society, and was a member in National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. Claire also very much enjoyed trying to get the school to laugh at her “funny jokes” on the daily announcements. She is thrilled that she will be attending the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse this fall.

ELIZABETH (IZZY) GREENE Izzy is the daughter of Tim and Dara Greene, and graduates from Brookfield East High School. At school Izzy was a part of the Forensics Team and Key Club for four years, and a member of the golf team and orchestra for two years. At church she was involved in both the singing and bell choirs. She especially enjoyed helping with VBS and recently the Praise Kids choir. She will be going on her fourth mission trip this summer. Elizabeth will attend the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in the fall where she plans to major in elementary education.

ALEC KIRTLEYAlec is the son of Kelly and Tod Kirtley. Alec is graduating from Wauwatosa West High School and will be attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota in the fall. As a member of St. Matthew’s, Alec has participated in three (soon to be four!) mission trips, has volunteered as a teaching assistant or shepherd at VBS for the past six years and participated in the drama group. He also was a member of the Wauwatosa Youth Commission. At school he was an active member in National Honor Society, cross-country, track and enjoyed APPSE. Alec sang in choir including St. Matthew’s youth choirs since kindergarten and Vocal Arts Academy. He is interested in science and math but has not decided on a major.

JACK LANGE Jack is the son of Christopher and Laura Lange, and is looking forward to attending the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Film School in the fall. He enjoys all aspects of film making including screenwriting, directing and editing. His interests and accomplishments that

led him to this point include: writing music, playing guitar, watching movies of all genres, Boy Scout high adventure trips, St. Matt’s DC mission trip, participation in Tosa East Theater Stage Crew, and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

JACK MIELKEJack is the son of Steve and Ruth Mielke, and is graduating from Franklin High School where he participated in JV and Varsity soccer all four years of his high school career. He is a member of National Honor Society and is excited about attending Indiana University in the fall majoring in business administration at the Kelley School of Business. Jack was baptized at St. Matthew’s and has grown in his faith through Sunday School, VBS, confirmation, youth group activities and attending the Mission Trip out east to help with clean up from Super Storm Sandy. Jack’s faith will stay with him and carry him forward through this next phase of his life.

AARON ROCKENBACHAaron is the son of Bret and Diane Rockenbach and graduates from Wauwatosa East High School and will be attending the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in the fall. Aaron has spent much of his extra curricular time with the cello, from State WSMA competition to theater and orchestra at East. Boy Scouts is the exception, where over the last 12 years, he has worked for and achieved the rank of Eagle. Aaron has been at St. Matthew’s since the 2nd grade and has been on two mission trips (soon to be three), participated in many dramatic productions and sang in the choir.

CARSON SCHIERCarson is the son of Dave Schier and Martha Petermann-Schier, and is graduating from Whitefish Bay High School. He was involved with Cross Country, Track & Field, Model UN, Rube Goldberg and National Honor Society during the past four years. He enjoyed participating in the Christmas Pageants and Palm Sunday Pageants at St. Matthew’s. Carson received the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program Scholarship through Youth For Understanding USA and will be studying in Germany next year. He will be attending the University of Wisconsin - Madison when he returns to study Mechanical Engineering and German.

ALEXANDRA (LEXI) SCHMIDT Lexi is the daughter of Tim and Amy Schmidt and graduates with honors from Wauwatosa East. She is a member of the National Honor Society, orchestra and also co-captain of the Varsity Dance team. Lexi enjoyed bells, choir and drama at St. Matthew’s.

Some of her fondest memories include assisting at Vacation Bible School and attending the mission trips. She will attend the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse in the fall where she will pursue a degree in education and math.

GRACE TEMPLEMANGrace is the daughter of Tom and Krista Templeman. During Grace’s four years at Wauwatosa East High School, she participated in Cross Country as well as Key Club, Link Crew, Spanish Honor Society and National Honor Society. She has really enjoyed being

a member at St. Matthew’s and has gone on the youth mission trips to New Orleans, New York, and Washington D.C. She will also be participating in the trip to Denver this summer. Grace will be attending the University of Wisconsin - Madison in the fall.

NATE WEDELNate is the son of Rob Wedel and Annie Schueppert, and graduates from Wauwatosa East and will be attending Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) in the fall where he plans to major in civil engineering and play for the men’s soccer team. An active student at East, Nate participated in varsity soccer and tennis, was a co-leader of the club climbing team, played tuba in the band, and received recognition as a Scholar Athlete by the Greater Metro Conference. A lifelong member of St. Matthew’s, Nate both enjoyed and learned from the many events and activities at St. Matthew’s, and would like to thank the congregation for their support and the guidance and mentoring of the pastors over the years.

LYDIA WEHRLEYLydia is the daughter of Bill Wehrley and Cindy Weiland-Wehrley, and graduates with honors from Wauwatosa West High School. She is a member of German Honors Society and National Honors Society. During high school Lydia enjoyed participating in many activities including German Club, Mock Trial, Mu Alpha Theta, Writing Center, and the 2014 APPSE We the People Team. Lydia also remained active in Girls Scouts. She loved her mission trips with St. Matthew’s to New Orleans and Washington D.C. and has had fun teaching Sunday school and assisting with VBS. She will be attending St. Olaf College in Minnesota in the fall.

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The Tale of Two Trees:Two trees were given to Pastor Margaret as retirement gifts from the St Matthew’s congregation. One of them, a red bud tree that will flower in the spring, was planted in the northeast corner of the church yard, near the sign at the corner of Wauwatosa/Milwaukee Avenues (above photo on left). It will flower in the spring. On the right, the linden tree shown had not yet been planted, but was on display for the weekend of the retirement festivities. It will be planted at Pastor Margaret and Tim’s home in Fox Point.

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