The Visitor Page 1 ELCA “GOD’S WORK, OUR HANDS” SUNDAY On Sunday, September 13, 2015, congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will have the opportunity to gather together for "God's work. Our hands" Sunday and celebrate who we are as the ELCA – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. "God's work. Our hands." This Sunday cele- brates the work we do every day, serving communities in ways that share the love of God with all of God's peo- ple. As part of our local “God’s Hands” pro- ject, on Rally Day, September 13 th , the Sunday School children will help assem- ble the school kits that are sent to Lu- theran World Relief. Please contribute what ever you can from the supply list. Each kit includes: • Four 70-sheet notebooks of wide- or college-ruled pa- per approximately 8” X 10½”; no loose-leaf paper • One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other • One pencil sharpener • One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well) • Five unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure to- gether with a rubber band • Five black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure together with a rubber band • One box of 16 or 24 crayons • One 2½” eraser Worship includes blessing of “kids with backpacks”, installing Sunday School teachers and gifts for all the Sunday School children. Potluck at noon, table service and beverage provided. Games and crafts in the afternoon. A PRIL PRIL PRIL PRIL 2014 2014 2014 2014 THE VISITOR New Hope Lutheran Church of the ELCA Worship sites at Blanchardville and Hollandale Our Mission: Our Mission: Our Mission: Our Mission: “We are and we continue to become, the people of God in this place and at this time.” “We are and we continue to become, the people of God in this place and at this time.” “We are and we continue to become, the people of God in this place and at this time.” “We are and we continue to become, the people of God in this place and at this time.” SEPTEMBER 2015 SEPTEMBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, September 6 8:30 Worship at Blanchardville 10:45 Worship at Hollandale Sunday, September 13—Rally Day 10:00 a.m. Joint Service at the Hollandale park/community building followed by a potluck, table service and beverage furnished, games in the afternoon Sunday, September 20 9:45 a.m. Joint Sunday School at Blanchardville 10:45 a.m. Joint service at Blanchardville Darren Kittleson will lead worship. Sunday, September 27 8:30 Worship at Blanchardville 9:45 Sunday School 10:45 Worship at Hollandale
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ELCA “GOD’S WORK, OUR HANDS” SUNDAY
On Sunday, September 13, 2015, congregations of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will have the
opportunity to gather together for "God's work. Our
hands" Sunday and celebrate who we are as the ELCA –
one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our
neighbor. "God's work. Our hands." This Sunday cele-
brates the work we do every day, serving communities
in ways that share the love of God with all of God's peo-
ple.
As part of our local “God’s Hands” pro-
ject, on Rally Day, September 13th, the
Sunday School children will help assem-
ble the school kits that are sent to Lu-
theran World Relief. Please contribute
what ever you can from the supply list.
Each kit includes:
• Four 70-sheet notebooks of wide- or college-ruled pa-
per approximately 8” X 10½”; no loose-leaf paper
• One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on
one side and inches on the other
• One pencil sharpener
• One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel
blades work well)
• Five unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure to-
gether with a rubber band
• Five black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure
together with a rubber band
• One box of 16 or 24 crayons
• One 2½” eraser
Worship includes blessing of “kids with
backpacks”, installing Sunday School
teachers and gifts for all the Sunday
School children.
Potluck at noon, table service and
beverage provided.
Games and crafts in the afternoon.
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VISITOR New Hope L u t h e r an Chu r c h o f t h e E LCA Wo r s h i p s i t e s a t B l a n c h a r d v i l l e a n d H o l l a n d a l e
O u r M i s s i o n : O u r M i s s i o n : O u r M i s s i o n : O u r M i s s i o n :
“ W e a r e a n d w e c o n t i n u e t o b e c o m e , t h e p e o p l e o f G o d i n t h i s p l a c e a n d a t t h i s t i m e . ”“ W e a r e a n d w e c o n t i n u e t o b e c o m e , t h e p e o p l e o f G o d i n t h i s p l a c e a n d a t t h i s t i m e . ”“ W e a r e a n d w e c o n t i n u e t o b e c o m e , t h e p e o p l e o f G o d i n t h i s p l a c e a n d a t t h i s t i m e . ”“ W e a r e a n d w e c o n t i n u e t o b e c o m e , t h e p e o p l e o f G o d i n t h i s p l a c e a n d a t t h i s t i m e . ”
SEPTEMBER 2015
SEPTEMBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, September 6
8:30 Worship at Blanchardville
10:45 Worship at Hollandale
Sunday, September 13—Rally Day
10:00 a.m. Joint Service at the Hollandale park/community building followed by
a potluck, table service and beverage furnished, games in the afternoon
Sunday, September 20
9:45 a.m. Joint Sunday School at Blanchardville
10:45 a.m. Joint service at Blanchardville Darren Kittleson will lead worship.
Sunday, September 27
8:30 Worship at Blanchardville
9:45 Sunday School
10:45 Worship at Hollandale
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To my Sisters and Brothers in Christ at New Hope Lu-
theran:
Grace and peace to you, from our Lord Jesus Christ.
As I write this, we, in southern and central Wisconsin,
continue to wait and watch for some much-needed rain.
Hopefully, by the time you read this, the rains from above
will, once again, water God’s beautiful creation.
August flew by, as you and I reconnected after my time-
away in July. It is good to be back, working with you, in
all our ministry tasks.
These months of interim ministry have been very busy, for
you and for me. As I look ahead, I want you to know my
ministry priorities here at New Hope.
Lay Distribution of Communion: Beginning on Sept. 6
(and continuing on the first Sunday of every month) mem-
bers of our congregation will bring communion directly
from worship to our members who are unable to come to
worship. New Hope has a large number of folk with serious
health concerns and, while I am with you, visits and minis-
try with these folk will be a high priority for me.
Confirmation Classes: The Education Team and I have
met throughout the summer.
On Sept 2, I will meet with all parents of 6th
, 7th
and 8th
grade students. We will set times for mid-week classes. Two
Wednesdays of each month I will meet with 6th
grade stu-
dents from 6-6:30 pm and with 7th
and 8th
grade students
from 6:30-7:30 pm.
If you know of anyone who might be interested in these classes, please give me their names and contact
information. Letters have been sent to students who are members with us.
What else will be happening?
•Sunday morning worship and Sunday School classes
•Call Committee will begin interviewing pastoral can-
didates
•Parsonage renovation continues
•Constitution updating
•Table Talks @ Hollandale
•Communion Preparation and Acolyte training for 5th
graders
•Harvesting the garden for Food Pantry patrons
I continue to be available to you. Please call me (843-
want a time to talk or there is any way that I could be
helpful to you.
God continues to bless us abundantly, as God calls us,
daily, to serve God by serving and loving one another and
God’s amazing world. We do not know how long we will
work together. Each day we will focus on working to-
gether joyfully and faithfully. Thank you for the privilege
of ministry with each one of you.
In Christ, Pastor Margo
for all YOU do:
• all who gather for worship each Sunday
• everyone for prompt return of membership info
• the Call Committee and their on-going work
• all the Bible camp teachers and students
• all who provided music for our summer worship
• the constitution revision team
• clean-up/renovation @ parsonage and both worship sites
• Elaine Becker and mission students for July worship
• Sue and Dick Retrum for the baptismal pitcher
• all the drivers for 'Wayne's Wheels'
• Judy's office helpers
Notes from Pastor Margo . . . . .
Refugee Resettlement Needs
Thanks for all the towels and sheets that you have do-nated for our LSS Refugee Resettlement Project. We no longer need any towels! We have enough! We still need: new mattress pads for single/double beds, sheets and blankets or comforters for single/twin beds, pillows, cooking pots and pans, knife sets and eco-friendly cleaning solutions (kitchen and bath). Place items in the plastic garbage tub at each church and
Pastor Margo will deliver the items to Trinity Lutheran as the garbage cans fill.
INTERESTED IN JOINING CUB SCOUTS??
A "School Night for Scouting" event is being planned for Thursday, September 10, at 7pm in the Blanchardville church basement. This is the introduction/sign-up for any 1-5 graders that wish to join Cub Scouts. This year, a leader from the Wis-consin River Scouting District will be coming to introduce cub scouting to new parents/families.
Worship Highlights for September
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Blanchardville 8:30 Sunday School 9:45 Hollandale 10:45
Holy Communion will be the first and last Sunday in September
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2015—Time
after Pentecost—James tells us to
stop showing favoritism in the assem-
bly, treating the rich visitor with more
honor than the poor one. Jesus him-
self seems to show partiality in his first
response to the Syrophoenician
woman in today’s gospel. Was he
testing her faith in saying Gentiles
don’t deserve the goods meant for God’s children?
Or was he speaking out of his human worldview, but
transcended those limits when she took him by surprise
with her rely? Either way, the story tells us that God
shows no partiality. Everyone who brings her or his
need to Jesus is received with equal honor as a child
and heir.
Readings: Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2;1-10 (11-
13) 14-17; Mark 7:24-37
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2015—Time after Pentecost—
Three weeks ago we heard John’s gospel version of
Peter’s confession of faith. This week we heard Mark’s
version, when Peter says, “You are the Messiah.” In
John, the stumbling block is Jesus’ invitation to eat his
flesh, given for the life of the world. In Mark too the
scandal has go do with Jesus’ words about his own
coming death, and here Peter himself stumbles over
Jesus’ words. But Jesus is anointed (the meaning of
“messiah”) in Mark only on the way to the cross (14:3);
so we are anointed in baptism with the sign of the
cross.
Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 116:1-9; James 3:1-12;
Mark 8:27-38
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015—Time after Pentecost—
Today we hear James warn against selfish ambition,
while the disciples quarrel over which one of them is
the greatest. Jesus tells them the way to be great is to
serve. Then, to make is concrete, he puts in front of
them an actual flesh-and-blood child. We are called
to welcome the particular children God puts in front
of us, to make room for them in daily interaction, and
to give them a place of honor in the assembly.
Readings: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54; James 3:13-
14:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015—Time after Pentecost—
Someone is casting out demons in Jesus’ name who
isn’t part of Jesus’ own circle, and the disciples want
him stopped. They appeal to Jesus, as Joshua did to
Moses about the elders who prophesied without offi-
cial authorization. Like Moses, Jesus refuses to see this
as a threat. Jesus welcomes good being done in his
name, even when it is not under his control. The circle
we form around Jesus’ word must be able to value
good being done in ways we wouldn’t do it, by peo-
A great deal of work has been done or is in progress at the par-sonage. The trees, lawn, and land-scaping outside are done. New kitchen cabinets, flooring, and patio door will be installed soon. The basement and bathroom still
need attention as well. These long overdue projects are being addressed. 70% of the prof-its from the Hollandale Homecoming raffle are designated for this project. Donations are greatly appreciated. Due to the wind damage during the June storm, the roof will need to be replaced. An insurance settlement of about
$5000 is expected to cover most of the cost.
We want to provide an inviting home for our new pastor.
Newsletter
Deadline “Visitor” information by: Friday, September 18, 2015 Newsletter assembly: Thursday, September 24, by Hollandale
BitsBits--nn--PiecesPieces
BLANCHARDVILLE - Altar Committee: Teri Green Ushers: Chuck Meyer, Dave Gerber
September Worship Committees
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TO OUR
SENIORS If we missed your birthday, please call
the church office to let us know!!
PECATONICA AREA
FOOD PANTRY
1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Blanchardville Lutheran Church
Wish List
Please feel free to contact one of the Food Pantry Committee members if you have any questions or are in need of food.
The Pecatonica Area Food Pantry Committee: Marcia Bredeson -- 574-5224 Jean Christen -- 967-2349 Bev Lien -- 832-6344 Alice Yaeger -- 523-4960
Cooking oil paper towels pudding/jello cake/brownie mix spaghetti sauce (like Ragu or Prego) oatmeal pancake mix pancake syrup
KKEEPEEP ININ YYOUROUR PPRAYERSRAYERS— Clara
Strommen, Dayton Hender-
son, Julie Saether, Steve Plan-
tikow, Vicki Kurschner, Ozzie
Vamstad, Betty Lou and Linus
Mathiowetz, Hazel Doran, Eileen John-
son, Adam Kundert, Jaden Goninen,
Leah Stansfield, George Torkelson,
Wayne Garthwaite, Bruce Rear, Lolly
Johnson, David Winden, Dick & Lois
Gifford, Orville Ayen, Richard
Gilbertson, Margaret Hanson, and Ruth
Hanson; Jeremy Knutowski and all mili-
tary personnel, those in nursing homes
or homebound, and all others with spe-
cial needs.
Please call the church when:
• a member of your family is admit-ted to the hospital so that visits can
be made.
• your committee or group plans to have a meeting, or cancel a meeting so that it can be published in the
bulletin or newsletter
• either your personal or business telephone number has changed, so that the church records can be up-
dated
• you are planning to move out of
town or locally
• a new baby arrives in the family
• a death occurs in the family
• a member of your family leaves home for college or to establish a
new residence
• you have special requests for the
prayers of the church
• a new family moves into the
neighborhood
• you think the church can help in any
way
• you have ideas, articles, pictures, or
corrections for the newsletter
Help is needed to tend the garden at
the parsonage. All produce will be
given to the Pecatonica Food Pantry.
Soon, a letter from New Hope Lutheran Church will be mailed to every member. The letter asks that you look over the in-formation the church presently has for you in regard to membership, addresses, phone and cell numbers as well as emails and if that information is not correct to fill out a form included with the letter updating any and all information.
Sep 04 Art Whitford
Sep 11 Mavis Severson
Sep 12 Marie Gilbertson
Sep 13 Ken Norton
Sep 16 Lyle Klosterman
Sep 19 Jean Vamstad
Sep 21 Ron Venden
Sep 23 Roger Kittleson
Sep 28 John Larson
HFD CELEBRATES 125 YEARS
AT HOLLANDALE
HOMECOMING
The members of New Hope Lu-
theran Church have undertaken serving the Hollandale Homecom-ing this year since the Hollandale Fire Department is celebrating
125 years on the same day as the Homecoming, Saturday, Septem-ber 12th.
Workers are needed as well as volunteers to bring bars, milk and
butter and/or work. Cash dona-tions towards the purchase of meat would also be appreciated.
Call Jean Christen for more info.
Hollandale is also spearheading their annual raffle which started in August with the drawing held on September 12th. Thirty percent of
the profit will go for mission with the remaining balance to benefit the parsonage fund.
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN COUNCIL MINUTES
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August 10, 2015 Beth Kundert, Secretary
Paul Saether called to order the meeting and led devotions followed with prayer. Present were: Paul Saether, Pastor Margo, Vicki Chrostowski, Kathleen Hermanson, Roger Kittleson, Becky Johnson, Robin Gilbertson, Sarah Saether, Chelsea Burkeland, Chuck Meyer, Stephen Stansfield, Eric Straehl, Lisa Toay, and Beth Kundert.
Dr. Jill Underly, Pecatonica Area School Administrator, discussed proposed use of the Trinity Church building by the school.
The minutes from the July meeting were read and approved upon motion by Roger and second by Chuck. Motion passed.
Becky Johnson presented treasurer's report. At this time we are behind the budget $2,514.22.
Pastor Margo presented her report of the regular meetings, worship services, visits and upcoming special services and events for August, September, and October. She noted the work and planning of the board of education, lay commun-ion distribution team, and the membership letter gathering information for the new church directory. Pastor went to a Boundaries workshop in July. She will meet with the par-ents of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on September 2nd. The second and third Wednesdays of every month are scheduled for confirmation. Pastor will meet with the 6th graders at 6 pm and the 7th and 8th graders from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The specifics of this schedule are subject to change depending on feed back from parents.
Correspondence:
None at this time. Thank you notes were sent.
Transfers:
Accepted the request from Doug and Patricia Thompson to be released from membership.
Old Business:
♦ Chelsea gave an update from the call committee. Moving forward, the council sets up a meet and greet with the prospective new pastor on a Sat. and then the congrega-tional vote would be on Sunday.
♦ Nothing new on the signs for the Blanchardville and Hollandale churches to add New Hope.
♦ Thank you to all those helping hands on the August 1st at Blanchardville and Hollandale sites. Many tasks were accomplished.
♦ Still waiting on some of the formalities from the merger. The attorney's fees were free gratis, so thank you note was sent to him.
♦ Becky, Chuck, Stephen and Beth worked on the new constitution and by-laws. Becky handed out drafts for the council to read. A meeting at another date will review and discuss the drafts.
♦ Robin moved to approve the letter and information gath-ering sheet that will be sent to all New Hope members. The letter will be signed Council, New Hope Lutheran Church and Eric seconded. Motion carried. (A copy is in the secretary' book of minutes)
♦ New web address and website changes is now, www.newhope-lutheran.info, can still use the old one of pecparish.org.
♦ The free ice cones at Blanchardville's 125th anniversary celebration were hit. At Hollandale's Homecoming ice cream cones or root beer floats will be offered for free during the parade. This activity has been done in the past at Hollandale. However it was decided not to do this ac-tivity at the Blanchardville/ Pecatonica Homecoming.
♦ A New Hope Lutheran Banner is needed for such events.
♦ The float was part of the parade at the 125th and will also be in both homecoming parades. Thanks to Butch Watrud for the use of his truck and driving.
♦ Update on the Homecoming dinner and raffle for the Hollandale Homecoming on Sept. 12th. Bars and volun-teers will be needed. Sign ups sheets will be put out.
♦ Stephen moved to have the sale of raffle tickets be on a volunteer basis. Roger seconded the motion. Following discussion Stephen amended his motion and Lisa sec-onded to have all future raffle sales to be on a volunteer basis. Motion passed. 70% of the proceeds of the profits from the sale of the raffle tickets will go to the parsonage remodeling project.
♦ Robin and Roger reported on the condition of the parson-age. The recent wind storm damaged the roof and will need to be replaced. Insurance settlement of about $5,000 will cover most of the cost. New cabinets are or-dered for the kitchen, the wall between the kitchen and living room is being shortened, new patio door, and flooring will be needed. Basement needs 8 sheets of dry wall need to be replaced. The bath-and half need atten-tion as well. Work on the lawn and landscaping around the parsonage has been done. The goal is to have an wel-coming and inviting home for our new pastor. Donations for this project would be greatly appreciated.
New Business:
♦ A custodian at Hollandale is needed by the new year. Thanks to Judy Hendrickson for all her work.
Continued on the next page
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Missional Discovery Journey Three questions to think about this week.
1)Where have you seen God at work this week?
2) Where or with whom, have you felt you have been
God's servant this week?
3) Where or from whom, did you feel you were touched
by God this week?
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♦ The rented van for the youth mission needed to have the windshield replaced at a cost of $291.58.
♦ On Rally Day, Kathleen moved and Lisa seconded to have the project of filling the School kits which are sent to Lutheran World Relief as part of the “God's Work, Our Hands” event. The motion carried. The Sunday School children will help fill the bags. A list of the needed supplies will be in the Visitor and the Sunday bulletins. Kathleen volunteered to spearhead this project.
♦ A pastoral support team needs to be selected prior to the call of a new pastor.
♦ Chelsea reported that VBS is happening the week of Aug. 10-13th.
♦ Confirmation information was given by Pastor Margo. (see her report above)
♦ Stephen moved and Sarah seconded to have the worship and Sunday School times as follows beginning in Sep-tember through the end of May. Motion carried.
♦ Wedding for Laura Brown and Jordan Krebs Oct. 24th
Informational Dates:
Aug. 22nd and 23rd, Pec Jam, Community worship at 10:00 a.m., Pastor Margo will be participating.
Aug. 24-29th, Pastor Margo on vacation
Sept. 2nd, Pastor Margo meeting with confirmation parents.
Sept. 6th, Lay Distribution of communion to start following worship
Sept. 13, Rally Day at the Hollandale park
Sept. 14, Council meeting, 7 p.m. at Hollandale sanctuary
Sept. 20, Darren Kittleson's presentation of his mission trip to Haiti. Joint Sunday School at 9:45 and joint worship at 10:45 am. at the Blanchardville church
Meeting adjourned by consensus followed by prayer.
Thank you to the many helping hands that accom-
plished so many big tasks on the work day Saturday,
August 1.
Blanchardville's attic has a totally new look—virtually
empty, and weeds and many other outside and in-
side projects were done. The signs for the float were
worked on and completed the week of Blanchard-
ville’s 125th celebration. Thanks to Butch Watrud who
will be driving the float in 3 parades.
At Hollandale the lawn work and landscaping
around the parsonage sure made a huge difference.
All efforts are greatly appreciated!!
Future plans for work days are to have a day at Hol-
landale and a different day at Blanchardville. That
will enable all of us to work together.
THANK YOU
LWR COLLECTON ANNOUNCED
The Lutheran world Relief Fall Drive will be held in the
Monroe area from Monday, October 5, through Fri-
day, October 9th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The trailer will be located the same place as last year,
one block north of the Grace Lutheran Church build-
ing in the corner lot. We do not have folks available to
help you unload, so please bring someone along if
your need help.
Thank you for your assistance again this year in re-
sponding to the needs of folks here and abroad. Your
donations are needed and greatly appreciated.
For questions or clarification, please call Beth Faith at
608-325-9172.
SEPETEMBER GRIEF GROUP SERIES
HEAL Grief and Education Group of Monroe Clinic
Hospice offers sessions open to anyone 18 years and
older who has experienced the death of someone
special. Learn about the grieving process and ideas
for coping and healing in a safe and supportive set-
ting.
The six-week series will begin on Wednesday evenings,
starting September 2nd and continues to meet every
week on Wednesdays through October 7th. The meet-
ing will be from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the St. Camillus Cen-
ter, 2101 6th Street, in Monroe.
To register or obtain more information, call the Monroe
Clinic Hospice office at 608-324-1230. Also, registration
can be done online at www.monroeclinic.org. There is
no charge for HEAL grief Group and it is open to the
public.
On Saturday, September 19 Primrose is hosting a Golf Open at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club in beautiful New Glarus to support Sugar Creek Bible Camp. The ministry of Sugar Creek is an immense blessing to our youth who experience God's love manifest in a vibrant, faith build-ing community of young Christian mentors each summer. We feel this ministry is immensely important to the de-
velopment of our church's future and leadership.
In addition to spreading the world about this tournament and getting your buddies together to play in this scramble we could use your help in a few other ways. We are look-ing for donations of door prizes and raffle items. We could use assistance soliciting place mat sponsors ($25 per square) which can advertise your own event/congregation/business or be made in honor of someone special. We also would love to have a few more volun-teers to help out at the golf course on the day of the event. All door prizes and placement sponsor information may be submitted to Primrose Lutheran Church by Sunday,
September 13.
If you are not a golfer, but would like to participate we would love to have you join us for a delicious dinner and
for the raffle and awards that evening at 5:30.
All monies raised go directly to the meaningful ministry
of Sugar Creek Bible Camp.
If you have any questions please contact Dick Hartman
at 608-214-6385.
Primrose Lutheran Church Golf Committee; Prim-
rose Lutheran Church; 8770 Ridge Drive; Belleville,
Primrose sponsors Sugar Creek Bible Camp Golf Open September 19
TOUCHED BY GOD . . . . A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato chips and a six-pack of root beer and started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He was sitting in the park, just staring at some pigeons. The boys sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old man looked hungry, so he offered him some chips. He gratefully accepted it and smiled at him.
His smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Again he smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.
As twilight approached, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave; but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old man, and gave him a hug. The old man gave him his biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him “What did you do today that made you so happy?” He re-plied, “I had lunch with God.” But before his mother could respond, he added, “You know what? He’s got the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen!”
Meanwhile, the old man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked, “Dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?” He re-plied, “I ate potato chips in the park with
God.” However, before his son responded, he added, “You know, he’s much younger than I expected.”
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind work, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the poten-tial to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a life-time! Embrace all equally!
Have lunch with God today . . . bring chips.
Let people know how they have touched your life in a special way.
God still sits on the throne. You may be going through a tough time right now but God is getting ready to bless you in a way that only He can. Keep the faith!
(The above story is from the Christian
Magnifier. )
LAST CALL FOR LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF KITS IN SEPTEMBER
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Time to begin collecting or buying for the Lutheran World Relief Kits The collection of kits is usually around the first weekend in October.
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 sup-plies, like pens and paper, may be more than many families can afford. •Include the following items in
each School Kit:
• Four 70-sheet notebooks of wide- or
college-ruled paper approximately 8” X 10½”; no loose-leaf paper
• One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler
with centimeters on one side and inches on the other
• One pencil sharpener
• One blunt scissors (safety scissors
with embedded steel blades work well)
• Five unsharpened #2 pencils with
erasers; secure together with a rub-ber band
• Five black or blue ballpoint pens (no
gel ink); secure together with a rub-ber band
• One box of 16 or 24 crayons
• One 2½” eraser
Do not add other items or leave out
any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition.
Remove any excess packaging, pack all items in bag and close. Do not enclose the Kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.
Include the following items in each
Baby Care Kit:
• Two lightweight cotton t-shirts
• Two long- or short-sleeved gowns or
sleepers (without feet)
• Two receiving blankets, medium-
weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted
or knitted with lightweight yarn, up to 52” square
• Four cloth diapers, flat fold preferred
(see the LWR Diaper Tip Sheet for alternatives (.pdf))
• One jacket, sweater or sweatshirt
with a hood, or include a baby cap
Two pairs of socks
• One hand towel, dark color recom-
mended
• Two or three bath-size bars of soap
equaling up to 8-9 oz, any brand, in
original wrapping
•Two diaper pins or large safety pins
Tips
• Please include sizes between 6 and 24
months. Varying the sizes of the clothing items included will make the
Baby Care Kit useful as the baby grows.
• Sweaters may be knitted or crocheted
from leftover yarn, or made from heavy double knits or fleece. Select a pattern that suits your skill level. Pre-ferred styles have buttons or ties down the front.
• Diapers can be made from flannel or
even by recycling t-shirts. • If knitting or crocheting receiving
blankets, including one knitted/
crocheted blanket and one flannel blanket will provide maximum versa-tility.
• Onesies can be cut and hemmed or
serged to make a simple t-shirt. • Gowns, rompers or top/pants sets can
be substituted for sleepers.
Do not add other items or leave out
any of the items listed. Gently used, clean items (no stains or tears) can be
substituted for new ones. Wrap items in one of the receiving blankets and secure with diaper pins. Do not enclose the Kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.
Include the following items in each
Personal Care Kit:
• One light-weight bath-size towel
(between 20"×40" & 52"×27"), dark color recommended
• Two or three bath-size bars of soap
equaling up to 8-9 oz, any brand, in original wrapping
• One adult-size toothbrush in its origi-
nal packaging*
• One sturdy comb, remove packaging
• One metal nail clippers (attached file
optional), remove packaging
Wrap all the items in the towel and tie
securely with ribbons or yarn
*Toothbrush multi-packs may be used
by sealing an individual toothbrush in a
business-size envelope; no plastic bags
or wrap
Do not add other items or leave out
any of the items listed. All items
should be new and in good condition.
Do not enclose the Kit or any of its con-
tents in plastic bags.
Include the following items in each
Fabric Kit:
• Two pieces of cotton or cotton-blend
fabric (no knits or 100% polyester). Each piece should match one of the sizes below:
• 2¼ yards of 60” wide fabric, or
• 3 yards of 44” wide fabric, or
• 4 yards of 36” wide fabric
• Two spools of neutral-colored, gen-
eral purpose thread, 250-300 yards
each
Fabric should have no stains or holes. Pieces do not need to match in size or color/pattern. Fold thread and one piece of fabric inside second fabric piece and tie with yarn, sturdy string,
ribbon or a strip of fabric. Do not en-close the Fabric Kit or any of its con-tents in a plastic bag.
1 Place the first piece of fleece with the right side (with the brightest pattern or finish) DOWN. Layer the
second piece on top of it, with the right side UP. Smooth the layers together so they lie flat. Edges and corners don’t need to match exactly.
2 Using the ruler and fabric pen, mark a line 3” – 3 ½” from the edge of the fabric all the way around.
3 Cut out a square at each corner and discard. Cut tabs from the edge of the fabric to the line, about 1” – 1 ½” apart, through both pieces of fabric.
4 Tie the top and bottom pieces of fleece together using the pairs of tabs
you just cut. Use a secure double-knot, but don’t pull too tight and stretch or tear the fleece.
5 Check to be sure that the tabs are not longer than 2” long; trim any that are.
LWR ALERT:
We Need School Kits!
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WELCOME TO Kennedy Gail Retrum, daughter of Jason and Jessica
Retrum, who was baptized Sunday morning, August 9th, at New Hope
Lutheran Church, Blanchardville. Kennedy was born April 10, 2015, in a
Madison hospital and joins a sister, Kyleigh, at home. Sponsors were Breigh
and Any McCall. We welcome Kennedy into the family of God and ask
his blessings on her, her parents and God parents.
OFFERING CHECKS—Please continue to write checks to the home church.
As soon as the Department of Financial Institutions recognizes our new
name and bank federal ID numbers match, members can begin writing “New Hope” on their checks. Watch
the bulletin/newsletter for that information.
Here's what's been happening at Bountiful Hope Farms! We have been busy harvesting potatoes, zucchini,
carrots, green beans, onions, and leeks from our beautiful garden. Up to today, we have donated a total of
4'805lb to food pantries. We are preparing to be joined by World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms volun-
teers. WWOOF is an international organization that connects organic farmers and volunteers. Our first
WWOOFer is Laura, who's from Madison area. Bountiful Farms, N3099 Rufenacht Road • Monroe, WI 53566 •
719.351.1999 • [email protected]. Volunteer! Come to the farm to pull weeds and to harvest!
Youth BirthdaysYouth BirthdaysYouth Birthdays
Sep 07 Skylar Garthwaite
Sep 11 Sarah Saether
Sep 14 Annika Becker
Sep 17 Alex Bredeson
Sep 21 Trevor Gilbertson
Sep 26 Riley Kurschner
Description Date Blanchardville Hollandale Parish Total
Sunday 08/02/15 47 22 69
Sunday 08/09/15 60 23 83
Sunday 08/16/15 29 20 49
Sunday 08/23/15 Pec Jam 0
TOTAL: 136 65 201
AVERAGE: 45 22 67
DATE TIME GREETERS LECTORS ACOLYTES
September 6, 2015
Blanchardville 08:30 Roger & Michele Kittleson Michele Kittleson Nicholas Puckett
