CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH | | Your Weekly E-Newsletter - July 3, 2025 | |
HAVE A SAFE JULY 4TH!
July 4th Parade Information: The children's Bike Parade will assemble in our south parking lot (entrance on Gebhardt Road). If you plan on parking in the church lot to help with hospitality tent or watch the parade, please enter via the Calhoun Road entrance. Calhoun Road will be closed beginning at 9:30 a.m.
THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JULY 4.
| | Listening for the Promise | | |
“The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” - Luke 10:17-20
Jesus’ followers return from their mission amazed that even the demons were subject to them in Jesus’ name. Jesus responds that he has indeed given them such power, but in so doing, he adds two further points. He alludes to the basis of this power as well as the end for which it is given. The basis of this power is that Satan has been dislodged from the position of power that he had formerly usurped. Jesus indicates this by saying, “I saw Satan fall like lightening from heaven.” The end for which Jesus gave this power to his followers is to advance his kingdom in order that people might enjoy God’s presence forever. Accordingly, Jesus tells his followers not to rejoice in the power itself but in the fact that their names are written in heaven. So, the power is a means to the greater end of advancing God’s kingdom, and the basis of this power is the work of Christ on the cross that dislodges Satan from his usurped position of power.
The name Satan means accuser or adversary. In Job 1 we see this in action: Satan enters God’s presence to accuse Job. And the basis of Satan’s power to accuse is the guilt of our sin, both original and actual. However, this power was broken when Jesus died on the cross to remove the guilt of our sin. Moreover, it was further broken when Jesus ascended to heaven to intercede for us—on the basis of his sacrifice—in the very spot where Satan once accused. The result was that Satan was dislodged from his usurped position of power: “Satan fell like lightening from heaven.” It is precisely this dislodging of which Christ speaks in John 12: “Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself (John 12:31, 32).”
When Christ spoke to his followers on the way to Jerusalem, he had not yet been lifted up. But the result of his work was so certain in advance that Satan’s fall from heaven was guaranteed. In the divine plan, it was already a done deal. This is why the demons were subject to Jesus’ followers in his name.
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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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
July 5 - 6, 2025
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PRESIDING MINISTER: Pastor Marcus Johnson
ASSISTING MINISTER: Saturday: Ed Ramthun Sunday: Lynnae Douglas
DEACONS: Saturday: Ed Ramthun
Sunday: Lenny Graffin, Bill Graffin, Andy Foy, Judy Sayas
ACOLYTE: Jackson Gall
LECTORS: Larry Bonier
USHERS: Caryl Braatz and Ed Ramthun
ALTAR GUILD: RoJean Holler
GREETERS: Paula Altman and Helga Willett
FELLOWSHIP TREATS: Calvary for Lynnae Douglas installation
FLOWERS:
POWERPOINT OPERATORS:
Saturday: Jeanette Kalupa
Sunday: Sallie Schulz
LIVESTREAM OPERATOR: Sue Rowe
This weekend's hymns: "Before You, Lord, We Bow"; "Great is They Faithfulness", WOV #771; "O Zion, Haste", LBW 397
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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: Pat Dieck; Anthony and Steph (friends of Glori Kurth); Sid (father of Sue Meyer)
Ongoing short-term prayer requests: Barb Snyder; Sandie Rupnick; John Schwartz; Ka Thao; Ben Askren (friend of Lisa Grossman's daughter); Lynda Weis and Michael Naughton (sister and nephew of Sue Rowe); Bob Armstrong (cousin of Rick Kegel); Tom Schatz (father of Andy Schatz); Wolfgang Schulz (brother-in-law of Salllie Schulz); 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: Bobby Scharer (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); Karen (friend of Lydia Trudell); Laura Lynn (friend of Pastor Jerry and Nancy Wittmus)
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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
Jolissa Mueller, 7/12
John Peters, 7/13
Alexis Peters, 7/15
Lindsey Peters 7/21
Sandie Rupnick, 7/21
Bill Clayton, 7/22
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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)
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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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Backpack and School Supply Drive
One of the activities of the Mission & Outreach Committee is to provide school supplies for the NALC Disaster Relief team to distribute, as needed, to elementary and high school students.
We invite you to pick up a backpack or two, along with the school supply shopping list from the table in the Narthex. Please note there are two grade options for the supplies - Elementary and High School. Please return the filled backpack to the Narthex and attach the shopping list sheet to the outside of the backpack, with the appropriate grade level circled.
Questions? Contact Judy Sayas (262-784-5375 or 262-844-1934) or Paula Altman (262-893-6591).
| | | July Mission of the Month | | |
HOPE STREET MINISTRY
a Greenhouse for People
on 26th and Capitol
Hope Street Ministry helps broken men, women and children cultivate hope and provides protection from the outside elements, and most importantly, supports growth together in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Hope Street Ministry is home to about 40 men, women and children whose lives have been profoundly affected by the toxic environment they grew up in, their own poor choices, or drug and alcohol abuse.
Empowered by the active Grace of Christ, the staff, volunteers, and members create a nurturing community for people to live, learn and develop new habits to flourish.
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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Their programs include:
- Integrative Wellness: Improving diet, sleep, exercise and managing stress
- Addiction support with AODA counselors and group work
- Forgiveness
- Education with GED assessment and tutoring
- Family Dynamics - relational boundaries and parenting skills
- Life Skills and Job Preparedness
- Healing from Trauma-including sexual abuse
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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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