CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH | | Your Weekly E-Newsletter November 6, 2025 | |
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Bonfire Night!
Friday, November 7th from 6 - 8 p.m.
Pastor Marcus' Home
W271N2033 Fieldhack Dr., Pewaukee.
Join your church family with Pastor Marcus for a time of fellowship and food! Make sure you bundle up and bring a camp chair if you have one.
RSVP by Friday morning to stacie.johnson1981@gmail.com or by calling/texting Stacie at
616-634-7586.
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Thanksgiving Eve Pie Social
Wednesday, November 26, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Eve Pie Social in Fellowship Hall following the 7:00 p.m. worship on Wednesday, November 26th. A signup sheet is on the kiosk in the Narthex. Please sign up if you're able to come and enjoy good fellowship and yummy pie!
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Help me find my owner .....
This coat was left hanging in the closet in the Narthex a couple weeks ago - and a black coat belonging to a member is missing. If you wear a black coat, please check to see if you grabbed the wrong one by mistake.
There's also a "Lost and Found" bin on the floor in the Narthex closet. If you're missing something, it may be in there!
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“God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’”
- Exodus 3:14a -
Names mean something, particularly in the Bible. God often changed the name of His people to mean something different. Abram became Abraham. Sarai became Sarah. Simon became Peter. Jacob became Israel. These new names defined a change in their relationship with God. The name changes defined their character in light of God’s mercy and grace.
Think about the people you encounter on a daily basis. You know the names of the people who mean the most to you. You might have a pleasant moment with a stranger in the grocery store, but you won’t remember them for long. If you run into someone whose name you know, you’ll likely have a conversation that builds your relationship. It is no surprise, then, that we have stories of people in the scriptures who want to know the name of God. When God changed Jacob’s name to Israel, Jacob asked God’s name. Jacob wanted to build that relationship with Him. So did Moses. He wanted to be able to identify the source of the promised deliverance to the Hebrews.
God does not mind our curiosity. He is given many names throughout the scriptures. His names define His character. His names help us to understand Him. His names indicate the things that He does for His people, with His people and through His people. Each name identifies just one aspect of God. Each name gives us just one piece to the puzzle, one glimpse into His nature and purpose. But God does not have a name like you and me. He does not have a name we can know or speak like our neighbors and friends. God answered Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” He is who He is. He will be who He will be. God’s divine name, Yahweh, is an identity without any limitations of time or space. It is only by the grace of a God who is beyond our human understanding that we could ever receive His promises.
Sola Worship Resource — Weekly Devotional © 2024 Sola Publishing (www.solapublishing.org), written by Rev. Amy Little. Scripture taken from ESV Bible® (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright ©2001.
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22nd Sunday after Pentecost
November 9, 2025
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PRESIDING MINISTER: Pastor Marcus Johnson
ASSISTING MINISTER: Larry Bonier (9:00 a.m.; Ed Ramthun (11:45 a.m.)
DEACONS: 9:00 a.m. - Bill Graffin, Lenny Graffin, Lisa Grossman, Ruth Brostowitz
11:45 a.m. - Ed Ramthun
ACOLYTES (9:00 a.m.): Eli Douglas and Peter Johnson
LECTOR (9:00 a.m.) Lenny Graffin
USHERS (9:00 a.m.): Needed
ALTAR GUILD: Lorna Reiter
GREETERS (9:00 a.m.): Wayne and Bonnie Johnson, Scott and Peggy Langelin
FELLOWSHIP TREATS:
FLOWERS: Diana Streicher in memory of Bruce and Ruth Steffens
POWERPOINT OPERATORS:
Sunday: (9:00 a.m.) Sallie Schulz and (11:45 a.m.) Jayden Day
LIVESTREAM OPERATOR: Jayden Day
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We are blessed to welcome new members to Calvary last Sunday.
Unable to be there were Debbie Heisler and Rick Kegel. (Their photos will be shared in the near future.)
| | The Douglas Family
Pastor Caleb, Nathaniel, Joel, Sophia, Eli, Lucia, Lynnae | | |
The Johnson Family
Abel, Stacie, Sam, Timothy, Pastor Marcus, Peter
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Lilly, Theresa, Connor | | |
New prayer requests or any updates to this current list should be directed to Cindy Zilske in the Church office - office@calvarylc.com
New prayer requests: Patty Elliott (sister-in-law of Chet Elliott); Cindy Zilske (office staff)
Ongoing short-term prayer requests: Gil Thompson, Sara Kalupa; Pastor Jerry and Nancy Wittmus; Everett Lambert; Darlene Louison; Hugh Taufner, Sue Rowe; john Smiley (brother of Carol Roe); Mason (friend of Carol Roe); Cathy (Chris Dudzik's mother); Nancy Berth (friend of Janet Zastrow); Greg Pascucci (friend of Janet Zastrow); Risha Armstrong (Rick Kegel's cousin's daughter); Marlene (mother of Cindy Zilske); Sue Reich (friend of Mary Lau); Sue White (Lisa Grossman's cousin's wife); Craig (son of John and Mary Lau); Anu Smith (wife of Judy Sayas' nephew); Ben Askren (friend of Lisa Grossman's daughter)
The Hindi-speaking Yadav Hindus in India, who have limited or no access to the Gospel, with our partners at the World Mission Prayer League.
Serving in the Military: Marshall Owen (nephew of Ken Miller serving in the U.S. Marines); ITCS Augustin Juarez (son-in-law of Ken Miller serving in the U.S. Navy); Alex Olson (grandchild of Ardath Olson serving in the U.S. Air Force); Kyle Pierce (son of Karen and Keith Pierce serving in the U.S. Army); Nicole Wahlgren (serving in the U.S. Army National Guard); all military chaplains; and all veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder.
For All Men and Women Serving: Police Officers, Firefighters, EMT's; Health Care workers and First Responders.
Serving in the mission field: Our NALC missionaries and missionaries everywhere bringing the gospel to the ends of the Earth.
Long-term prayer list:
Calvary members: Sandie Rupnick; John Schwartz; Ka Thao; Jan Chesner; Pat Corcoran; Sue Dindorf; Jonni Roush; Jan Tschetter; Janet Zastrow
Non-members: Sid (father of Sue Meyer); Henry Alba (friend of Glori Kurth); Bobby Scharar (cousin of Cindy Zilske); Kara Kretschmann (daughter-in-law of Ernie Kretschmann); Jeff Edwards (friend of Ernie Kretschmann); Kathy (friend of Judy Sayas' sister); Christine (cousin of Judy Sayas); Jan Sperry (friend of Judy Sayas); Ron Parker (brother of Linda Thorpe); Lauren (granddaughter of Scott and Peggy Langelin); Dennis Reich (friend of John and Mary Lau); Pastor Mark Gehrke (son of Lois Gehrke); Monica Barchus (niece of Ernie Kretschmann); Michael Rossa (Lucy Dallman's son); Laura Lynn (friend of Pastor Jerry and Nancy Wittmus); Bob Armstrong (cousin of Rick Kegel); Wolfgang Schulz (brother-in-law of Salllie Schulz); Gary and Margie Orten (friends of John and Mary Lau); Be (friend of Andy Schatz's co-worker); Keenan (friend of Ka Thao); Sandy B. (friend of Sue Wizner); Amy Bronner (friend of Ed Ramthun); Ann (cousin of Mary Lau); Brenda Schmidt (relative of Judy Kestly's friend); Paul Queck (sponsor of Ka Thao); Chris Bogusch (son-in-law of Pastor Jerry and Nancy Wittmus); Jack Banker (brother-in-law of Mary Lau); Creig Moritz (brother of Bryant Moritz); Larry Larsen (brother of Kris Larsen); John Kretschmann (brother of Ernie Kretschmann); Paul Mahn (son of Shirley Mahn); Amy Clark (friend of Megan Scott)
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Edwin Ranthum, 11/5
Andy Foy, 11/7
Kent Klade, 11/7
Lesly Evert, 11/8
Peter Koster, 11/11
Phil Hanson, 11/12
Karen Pierce, 11/12
David Friday, 11/13
Peggy Langelin, 11/14
Chuck Lukasik, 11/14
Paula Altman, 11/16
Gael Hirth, 11/17
Darlene Louison, 11/17
Rich Baumgartner, 11/18
Pat Dieck, 11/23
Terry Bzdusek, 11/24
Bonnie Johnson, 11/26
Allie Mayer, 11/26
Sarah Gall, 11/27
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Harold and Shelby Rose, 11/11 (58 years)
Bill and Lenny Graffin, 11/24 (36 years)
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Service of the Word
You're invited to join Lynnae Douglas on Thursday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary for a special worship opportunity. This is a service of prayer, praise and thanksgiving as we hear God’s Word together and respond to him. This fall we are meditating on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Please reach out to Lynnae with any questions (ldouglas@calvarylc.com).
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ADULT BIBLE STUDIES!
Pastor Marcus leads two Bible studies each week.
All are welcome!:
Fridays at 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
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The Amazing Grace Small Group is viewing the multi-season series "The Chosen". You are invited to join them in watching this series about the life of Christ. The series will be shown on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the media room. If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Brostowitz.
Here are the future dates to mark on your calendar: November 19, December 3 and 17
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Operation Christmas Child
Filled boxes must be returned to the Narthex no later than November 16.
Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has provided an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift to more than 220 million children in over 170 countries and territories. Local ministry partners hand out these tangible expressions of God’s love at child-friendly, Gospel-focused outreach events. Afterward, many of the boys and girls are invited to attend The Greatest Journey discipleship program. Through 12 Bible lessons, children learn how to follow Christ and share Him with others. They tell friends and family what they are learning, and more people put their faith in Christ — and go on to tell still others. Through these dynamic evangelism and discipleship efforts, believers and churches are multiplying!
Our Mission and Outreach team invites you to participate in Operation Christmas Child by filling a shoebox or two. Empty shoe boxes are on the table in the Narthex. You can also use a shoebox you may have at home.
Suggested gift lists for boys and girls are on the table in the Narthex and a link is available here: LIST There are labels in each box to indicate the recipient (boy/girl and age group). If you use your own shoebox, labels are also on the table. Please pray for the recipient of your shoebox as you pack it.
Please include a check for $10 (payable to Calvary) inside your shoebox to cover the cost of shipping, and do not seal your box.
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Care Net Pregnancy Center is a newer mission for Calvary and we are thrilled to be part of those helping to fund and spread its good work. Several of the Mission and Outreach committee members have visited and volunteered on site and have witnessed the work of God that this group does. A representative from CareNet will be with us on Sunday, November 16 to share more information on the important work they are doing.
Mission: To share the love of Christ and the hope of the Gospel with women facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Services: Pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, life-affirming options counseling, material support for mom and baby, classes and groups for pregnant and new moms and post-abortion counseling.
Last year they performed 904 pregnancy tests and 967 ultrasounds. They gave out over 60,000 diapers and met with 1,474 different women.
So far this year they have had over 160 women take classes, and each woman takes an average of about 10 classes.
Approximately 70% of women considering abortion choose life after visiting Care Net.
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To support this important Mission of the Month, you may include it in your weekly offering envelope (designate donation next to Mission of the Month) or select the donation as "Mission of the Month" in your online giving
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Weekly Men's Breakfast
Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.
Maxim's Restaurant
18025 W. Capitol Drive
Brookfield
All men are invited to attend!
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Monthly Men's Gathering
Fellowship Hall
6:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 20
If you have any questions, please contact Ernie Kretschmann at erniekretschmann@gmail.com
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Attendance for Sunday, November 2, 2025
9:00 a.m. worship: 115
11:45 a.m. worship: 10
Unique Livestream views: 28
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If you watch our services via the Live Stream, please take a minute to let us know. There is now a link called "Online Worship Attendance" on the page where you access each week's service LINK.
We appreciate your taking the time to complete this each week. It helps us know that our Live Stream is being viewed.
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Online giving provides options!
While cash and checks are always welcome, the “Give Online” button on the Calvary Lutheran Church website provides another option. And, with the expansion of our vendor’s software, the options are now expanded and customized. In addition to giving to the General Operating Fund, Building Fund and Mission of the Month, you can now specify contributions for Altar Flowers, Sunday Morning Fellowship Treats, NALC, etc.
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Please note that contributions to the Mission of the Month are allocated to the organization for the month in which the donation is made
If you have any questions or would like to make a pledge, please contact Cindy Rooks, Finance Secretary, via email at finance@calvarylc.com or (262) 786-4010.
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If you are a homebound member and would like to be included on our visitation schedule, our Visitation Team would love to come and bring you communion. Please reach out to Mary Ellen Thiede (maryethiede@gmail.com) or Lynnae Douglas (ldouglas@calvarylc.com) to receive more information.
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Your 2025 Church Council
Pictured are: (l-r): David Vogel, Andy Schatz (Secretary), Phil Hanson (Co-Vice President), Keith Pierce (President), Jill Voss, Ernie Kretschmann, Gordy Gunnlaugsson (Treasurer) and Scott Langelin. Not pictured: Peggy Langelin (Co-Vice President)
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Your 2025 Board of Deacons
Not sure who your Deacon is? A listing of each Deacon's alpha group is posted on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
Pictured are: Front row (l-r): Darlene Louison (Secretary); Ruth Brostowitz, Lenny Graffin (Scheduler), Lisa Grossman, Judy Sayas. Back row (l-r): Andy Foy, Pat Foy (co-chair), Ed Ramthun (co-chair), Bill Graffin and Ken Miller. Not pictured: Kevin Wahlgren.
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The right side of the Sanctuary (as you face the altar) is equipped with a hearing loop system which transmits an audio signal directly into a hearing aid via a magnetic field. This greatly reduces background noise, competing sounds, reverberation and other acoustic distortions that reduce clarity of sound.
Most hearing aids are equipped with a t-coil and connecting to this system is an easy switch on the hearing aid. If you need assistance during worship with this system, please reach out to an usher or any staff member.
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Sanctuary Flowers
A wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one is by sponsoring flowers at our altar. The cost is $35 and you may take them home following the Sunday morning worship.
The sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex, near the door to Fellowship Hall.
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We invite you to provide
Hospitality Treats on Sunday
We invite you to stay after worship on Sunday mornings and enjoy fellowship time and a treat/cup of coffee in Fellowship Hall.
If you'd like to provide treats (donuts, bagels, fruit, etc.) for Sunday hospitality time, there is a sheet on the bulletin board outside of Fellowship Hall. You may bring the treats (six dozen) and drop them off in the kitchen, or you can pay $30 to the church office and the treats will be purchased for you. Please check the appropriate column when you sign up so the Hospitality coordinator will know what to expect.
The sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Thank you for your support!
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The Calvary Church Directory is available electronically or in paper format. If you'd like an electronic copy, please send an email to Sue Rowe at communications@calvarylc.com.
There are also printed copies available in the church office.
If there are any changes to your phone, email or address, please advise the Church office. Any updates should be submitted to Cindy Zilske at office@calvarylc.com.
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