CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH | | Your Weekly E-Newsletter - June 26, 2025 | | Listening for the Promise | | |
“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” But he turned and rebuked them.”
- Luke 9:51-55
Given our choice, we would all prefer a doctor who treats the root cause of our disease to a doctor who merely manages the symptoms. In our Gospel lesson, we see these same two options, albeit implicitly. On the one hand, Jesus knows that the time for him to be taken up has come. So, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. Why did he do this? Jesus did this because he was determined to attack the root cause of our sin by dying on the cross and rising from the dead.
On the other hand, Jesus’ disciples viewed him as a conquering Messiah who would march to Jerusalem, throw the Romans out, and restore the kingdom to Israel. They also thought that Jesus was a prophet in the mold of Elijah (Luke 9:19), the very prophet who had called down fire from heaven to destroy his enemies (2 Kings 1). This is why they proposed calling fire down from heaven to consume the Samaritans when these Samaritans refused to receive them. So, if the disciples had had their way, Jesus would have used his power to throw the Romans out while incinerating a few Samaritans in the process. However, this would merely have managed certain symptoms of sin while leaving the root cause intact.
Fortunately, Jesus’ vision prevailed. He went to Jerusalem and died on the cross to eliminate the guilt of our sin. Then he rose from the grave to break the power of our sin. On Pentecost, he poured out the Holy Spirit upon the Church to eliminate the pollution of our sin. And ultimately, in the final resurrection, he will eliminate all the effects of our sin. In Jesus, therefore, we have a doctor who attacks the root cause of our sin. But in so doing, he eventually eliminates all the symptoms of our sin as well.
Source: Sola Worship Resource — Weekly Devotional © 2024 Sola Publishing (www.solapublishing.org), written by Julie A. Smith.
| | VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -August 4-8, 2025 | | |
TRUE NORTH VBS
August 4 - 8, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. daily
Welcoming Explorers: Age 3 - Completed 5th grade
Brochures with more information are on the kiosk in the Narthex.
THE VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SHEET IS UP IN THE NARTHEX. (You can also sign up to volunteer using the link below). Volunteers can choose from a very flexible schedule!
VBS SUPPLY ITEMS: Also take a look at the items on the big bulletin board in the Narthex. These items are needed for this year's VBS program. Donated items can be placed in the bins located near the bulletin board.
Thank you for your support of this year's Vacation Bible School!
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July 4 Parade Hospitality Tent
The City of Brookfield's annual July 4th parade begins at 10:00 a.m. and we are in a prime location along the parade route. As we have done for many years, Calvary has a hospitality tent with complimentary bottled water and cookies. How can you help?
- Provide a case of bottled water (please drop off in classroom #103)
- Provide cookies of any kind (please leave in church kitchen by July 3rd)
- Sign up to volunteer the day of the parade
A sign-up sheet is on the kiosk in the Narthex. Please sign up today! Contact Andy Schatz with any questions.
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Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 28-29, 2025
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PRESIDING MINISTER: Pastor Marcus Johnson
ASSISTING MINISTER: Saturday: Ed Ramthun Sunday: Lynnae Douglas
DEACONS: Saturday: Ed Ramthun
Sunday: Pat Foy, Darlene Louison, Lisa Grossman, Kevin Wahlgren
ACOLYTE: Jackson Gall
LECTORS: Chuck Lukasik
USHERS: Caryl Braatz and needed
ALTAR GUILD: Marge Tyne and Shirley Brodell
GREETERS: Carol Roe, Jonni Roush, Judy Sayas
FELLOWSHIP TREATS: Diane and Joe Grundman
FLOWERS: Sue Rowe
POWERPOINT OPERATORS:
Saturday: Jeanette Kalupa
Sunday: Chuck Lukasik
LIVESTREAM OPERATOR: Sue Rowe
This weekend's hymns: "All Hail the Power", LBW #328; "My Jesus I Love Thee", Listen to it here: YouTube or Spotify; "Lift High the Cross", LBW #377
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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: Ben Askren (friend of Lisa Grossman's daughter)
Ongoing short-term prayer requests: Ellie Sayas; Barb Snyder; Sandie Rupnick; John Schwartz; Ka Thao; Lynda Weis and Michael Naughton (sister and nephew of Sue Rowe); Bob Armstrong (friend of Rick Kegel); Tom Schatz (father of Andy Schatz); Wolfgang Schulz (brother-in-law of Salllie Schulz); Bobby Scharer (cousin of Cindy Zilske); Kara Kretschmann (daughter-in-law of Ernie Kretschmann); Stan Strykalski (friend of Ernie Kretschmann); Gary and Margie Orten (friends of John and Mary Lau); Be (friend of Andy Schatz's co-worker); Jan Trede (friend of Ernie Kretschmann); Keenan (friend of Ka Thao); Sandy B. (friend of Randy and 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); Bonnie Nelson (former Calvary member); 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)
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); ITC Agustin 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: Jan Chesner; Pat Corcoran; Wayne Dieck; Sue Dindorf; Jonni Roush; Sue Rowe; Jan Tschetter; Janet Zastrow
Non-members: 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); Karen (friend of Lydia Trudell); Laura Lynn (friend of Pastor Jerry and Nancy Wittmus)
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Harold Rose, 6/30
Ruby Himsel, 7/2
Jeff Griese, 7/3
Sophia Liu, 7/3
Kyle Gall, 7/4
Judy DeBruine, 7/6
Mady Peters, 7/6
Chris Cason, 7/8
Katie Rooks, 7/8
Lorna Reiter, 7/11
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George and Carol Rooney, 7/1 (58 years)
Dave and Paula Altman, 7/2 (48 years)
Jackson and Tiffany Schlieve, 7/12 (11 years)
Wayne and Bonnie Johnson, 7/15 (36 years)
Scott and Peggy Langelin, 7/18 (44 years)
Jerry and Nancy Wittmus, 7/18 (38 years)
Dave and Sue Friday, 7/28 (35 years)
Cable and Sarah Gall, 7/29 (19 years)
Keith and Karen Pierce, 7/30 (37 years)
| | | Christian Education Opportunities | | |
Join Pastor Marcus on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a weekly Bible Study. Each week's study will focus on the Scripture readings for the upcoming weekend. Bring a friend - all are welcome!
This study will move to Fridays at 2 p.m. on August 15.
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FREE BOOKS!
Several donations of Christian-based books have been given to us to pass along to Calvary members. Be sure to stop by the table in the Narthex and take whatever you'd like.
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June Mission of the Month
NALC International Mission
through the World Mission Prayer League
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The World Mission Prayer League (WMPL) is an official ministry partner of the NALC. WMPL grew out of a God-given burden to pray for the unreached interiors of Africa, Asia, and Latin America in the 1930’s. A band of students, pastors and friends in the Minneapolis area joined together in prayer that the Lord of the harvest would send laborers into his harvest.
WMPL says of itself … we are committed to pray, as Jesus commands his followers in Matthew 9:38 – “Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” We are a … community of men and women who are committed to prayer - the “working method” of our mission.
To support this important Mission of the Month, you may include it in your weekly offering envelope or designate the donation as "Mission of the Month" in your online giving.
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The World Mission Prayer League exists to see that populations with limited or no access to the Gospel experience the love of Christ and that believers and communities of believers in the Americas and elsewhere engage in active and collaborative participation in living out their roles in the great commission.
Our Mission of the Month offerings will:
- Directly support the work of the World Mission Prayer League;
- Support a “Ministry Fund” for our missionaries and support for orphans whose parents died of COVID.
We hope you will learn more about WMPL – their website is www.wmpl.org, and generously support the mission work Calvary does in India through this wonderful Lutheran ministry.
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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
Thursday, July 17 at 6 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Ernie Kretschmann at erniekretschmann@gmail.com
| | | Worship Attendance and Giving | | Live Stream Attendance Link | |
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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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!
| | Do you need a new Church Directory? | |
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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