december 2013 messenger

7/27/2019 December 2013 Messenger

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The Messenger

Points of Interest

2014 Envelopes

Blood Bank

Christmas Concerts

German Service

Giving Tree

LLHS Info

Pastors Message 1

Financials 2

The ROC 3

Christian Doctrine 4

Spanish Outreach 5

Pastoral Acts 6

Ladies Aid/ OWLS 7

December Services 8

Memorials 9

Organ Restoration 10

December Meeting 11

December 2013

If you could go back in time and meet

anyone in history, who would it be?

Thats a question an interviewer will oftenask a celebrity or public figure to gain in-sight or get the conversation rolling. Well,you and I arent on a talk show and no-bodys interviewing us, but its still aninteresting question to consider.

As Christians, some of the historical fig-ures wed probably like to go back andmeet are the people weve already met onthe pages of Holy Scripture. Those whodont trust in Christ and His Word mightlook at us strangely if we said wed like togo back and talk to Adam or Abraham,Enoch or Elijah. For them these people andtheir lives are more the stuff of legend andOnce upon a time. Yet, you and I knowdifferently and we know for certain. GodsWord is true. The people of the Bible are

real historical figures. The places andevents are real history.

Whenever December rolls around, ourminds drift back to that first Christmas aswell as the Advent events leading up to thenight of Christs birth. As my mind driftsback to the Old Testament promises,theres lots of people along the way with

whom Id like to talk. Itd be fun to talk toAbraham and David. Id like to ask Isaiahwhat it was like to receive those promises.. . the virgin will be with Child. . .untous a Son is given.

It would be amazing to go back and meetth l f th t fi t Ch i t Id lik

Advent Interviews & Christmas Conversations

While we all perhaps have questions wedlike to ask people in the Bible, its im-

portant for us to remember that God hasgiven us everything we need in the Bible.While God doesnt answer every questionwe might have, in His Word He does an-swer every question we need answered forour salvation. Who is the baby in the man-ger? Our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Mes-siah, our brother and our God. Why did Hecome? To rescue us from sin and death.What did He do?He came lowly and livedthe perfect life we couldnt. He died hum-bly and on that cross accomplished thework of redemption. He rose victoriouslyon the third day. He came to earth to earnfor us heaven.

No, were not going back in time to inter-view Joseph, Mary, and those shepherds.But, that doesnt mean were never going

to meet them. Because Christ came . . .because the Holy Spirit by His Word hasworked faith in our hearts . . . we will meetJoseph, Mary, and those shepherds.Christmas means we will spend eternitywith God and all His saints. In that gloryour greatest joy will be meeting our Saviorand God face to face. A further joy will bemeeting David and Daniel, James and

John, Peter and Paul and every person inthe Bible who died trusting in the comingSavior or in the Savior who had come.That joy also includes meeting once againall our Christian loved ones of Christmasespast.

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The members of St. Marks Church contributed a total $163,405.76 in October including bequests.

$90,348.94 was received for the general operating fund in October and the operating needs were $122,554.29leaving a shortfall of $32,205.35. With the carryover balance from 2012 and the contributions to the debt

reduction fund, no borrowing has been needed this year.

$55,155.57 was received for the month of October toward our goals for missions, Lakeside, Property Maintenance, Debt re-duction, Hispanic Outreach, and the ROC. The needs for our goals were $31,280.30. Contributions toward the goals were$23,875.27 above the needs.

$17,901.25 was received toward Future Generations in October to pay for the school expansion and renovation. Needs were$17,783.14. Contributions were $118.11 above needs.

Weekly contribution needs, for operation, is $27,200.00; $7,218.53 is needed weekly toward goals for Missions, Lakeside,Property Maintenance, Debt Reduction, Hispanic Outreach and the ROC.

Submitted by, Larry Schuett, Treas.

Financials - St. Marks Mission Statement Page 2


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Pebbles from the ROC & Open House - Giving Tree Page 3

Pebbles From the ROC...

In preparation for the 10thAnniversary Open House, teens were asked what they liked about THE ROC. Wewere so happy to hear many teens mention Bible/Talk Time where the truths of Gods Word are taught andChrist is proclaimed as the Savior of all. It was also positive to hear the teens say that no one at THE ROC

looked down on them but treated them with respect and accepted them as fellow sinners in need of Christ.

All are invited to stop in at the ROC anytime to see the Christ-Centered Youth Center we all support. You mayalso consider being a volunteer. Such helpers are always needed. Stop in and talk to Pastor Mueller about the

help you would like to offer.

Thank you so much for all the support you give to THE ROC, which has an annual budget of about $80,000per year. Please continue to help THE ROC with your gifts which can be sent to THE ROC, 213 N. 3rdSt.,Watertown, WI 53094. THE ROC is also an eligible organization for Thrivent Choice dollars. Designate yourThrivent Choice dollars by going to https://www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice of by calling 1-800-847-4836.

Designate the dollars to Watertown Recreation and Outreach Center for Youth.

A Few More ROC Historical Facts In Observance of The 10th Anniversary:

1. October 3rd, 2009 - THE ROC moved from 321 S. Water Street to a temporary locationin the basement of St. Marks Parish Hall.

2. December 29th, 2009 - The Closing of the purchase of THE ROC building (213 N. 3rd Street). We nowhad our own home for THE ROC.

EVERYONE is invited to the 10th Anniversary 0pen House of The Watertown Recreation& Outreach Center (THE ROC) for Youth. The Open House is scheduled for Sunday, December 8th,12:00 - 3:00 P.M. You can also help by passing the word to others and helping provide refreshmentsfor the open house (please call Sue Mueller at 920-206-9581). Members of our churches whoare accomplished musicians and/or singers are also invited to call Pastor Mueller (206-9581, [email protected]) to be a part of the entertainment. Thanks for helping us celebrate.

The Good Samaritan group is once again sponsoring the Christmas Giving Tree. Thisyear's theme is "Teams Plus." A child in need has chosen 3 of their favorite sportsteams. The gift-giver will try to purchase a t-shirt or sweatshirt from one of the team's


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Christian Doctrine - Pastors Message continued... - Thank You! -Messenger Page 4

Christian Doctrine: Triune God

singular. Hear, O Israel, theLord our Godthe Lord isone (Dt 6:4).

The true God consists in threepersons, however. Hundreds oftimes each: the Bible ascribesdeity to the Father, to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit. This isput well when we baptize in thename singular, since there isonly one God of the Father,and of the Son, and of the HolySpirit (Mt 28:19).

This correct understanding of

God unites true Christians of

Finally, we all believe in thesame God, dont we? That sen-timent is common, but mistaken.Christians worship the TriuneGod or Trinity. Others do not.

Triune means three in one.

Trinity means three in unity."Each term accurately expresseswhat Scripture teaches aboutGod.

There is only a single Godwhois the true one. Thousands oftimes the Bible refers to the gen-

uine God, and he is always in the

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various denominational families:whether Lutheran, Catholic,Baptist, Methodist, or other.This understanding of God sepa-rates us from those who are notChristians: Mormons, JehovahsWitnesses, Jews, Muslims, Hin-dus, Buddhists, and many others.

By the way, you might say thatTrinity is fine proof of Himself.That is: a God who is both oneand three (thats divine mathe-matics!) could never be the prod-uct of mere human minds. So,the Trinity must have revealed

Pastors Message...continued from Page 1

us. He points us to the Gift in the manger andtells us the desire of His heart: I desire you! I

desire you now and forever!

May Christ grant you a blessed Advent andcelebration of His birth!

Christs servant to you,

- Pastor Jensen

Thank You

Dear Good Samaritans:

We want to express our appreciation for your gener-osity in support of the Window Renovation Project.Your $500.00 was incredibly helpful and your assis-tance means so much to us. Thank you from all ofus at Crossroads.

Susan Wollin Crossroads Board MemberCrossroads Transitional Housing, Watertown


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The Work of Our Pastors & Others: Baptisms at Saint Marks?

Spanish Outreach - Help for Addiction - Christmas Cards Page 5

Spanish Outreach...

November Parent-Teacher conferences went well for thesixty percent of our Mexican families with children at St.Marks School. Only a few years ago, upper grade students(especially boys) often leaked out of our school. That hasnthappened much lately: thanks to terrific labor on the part ofour teachers and exceedingly faithful pastoral work from

Pastor Dale.

Early November experienced the baptism of GiovanniPineda, son of one former student at our school.

The Spanish Language congregation celebrated Thanksgiv-ing with a special service and a turkey-and-fixings fiesta onthe evening of Sunday, November 24th. Gracias! to thegenerous anonymous donors.

Thanksgiving and the end of the year remind us to thank ourexcellent volunteers for another faithful year of work. Theseinclude: John Birsching, Ora Kuckkan, Jim Lillo, and LeahUttech.

Omar & Violeta, with Hannah & Miliani, Karen, with

Estephany, Alexander, & Juliet, and Javier & Ana, with

Amy, all recently joined us under adult confirmation. Mean-time, Pastor Walther continues to instruct Abel & Mayra,who have Katie & Idir.

December turns the Biblical page in worship from Hechos(Acts) toMalaquas (Malachi) & Juan 1 (John 1).

Our Christmas service will include the usual special songs,readings, sermon, & prayerswith a fiesta to follow(Gracias!in advance to the generous anonymous donor). Ittakes place Sunday, December 22nd, at 6:30 PM.

Help with a Little Mentioned Sin

Use of pornography is an epidemic in mod-ern day America. A large majority ofAmerican men and a large number ofwomen view pornography. One reputablewebsite suggests that 50% of Christianmen and 20% of Christian women admitaddiction to porn.

Your pastors can only imagine the magni-tude of harm this device of Satan is impos-ing upon guilt-ridden consciences. Wewant to do what we can to help: with fulland free pardon from Christ, and with res-urrection power from him to overcometemptation, more and more.

So, consider the following:

1. Dont hesitate to phone a pastor toschedule a visit, if porn is a problem foryou. Your pastor can offer you forgivenessand assistance from your Savior.

2. Check out our church bodys website onthe issue: conquerorsthroughchrist.net. Orcontact a WELS Christian counselor viachristianfamilysolutions.org .

I have been crucified with Christ, and I nolonger live, but Christ lives in me. The lifeI live in the body I live by faith in the Sonof God, who loved me, and gave himselffor me (Galatians 2:20).


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Page 6Pastoral Acts/Membership Updates - 2014 Offering Envelopes - Contacts

Baptisms... Birth Baptism Parents

Shelby Leigh Wendt 10-28-13 10-28-13 Jasen & Lindsay (Haselow) WendtGiovanni Rodolfo Pineda 3-21-13 11-2-13 Jhobi Pineda & Rosmeri Pineda Borja

Funeral Date of Death FuneralGerald Updike 10-25-13 10-31-13Charles Kittel 11-2-13 11-6-13L. Dean Strege 11-2-13 11-8-13Joseph Schuett 11-8-13 11-12-13

Membership:Transfers In: Rev. Eugene & Julia Kauffeld, Lori & Colt Palmer & 2 children

Profession of Faith: Helen Cassidy - Ramiro Ochoa - Breanna Hall & 3 children

Transfers Out: Robert & Jennifer Butler

Admin., Outreach/Discipleship - Pastor James Werner (262-8506) [email protected]

2014 Offering Envelopes

The 2014 offering envelopes for the members of St. Marks are available and

may be picked up in the multipurpose room of the Parish Center. They are

set out in alphabetical order. The envelopes for shut-ins will be delivered by

the pastors who bring them communion. Families who have children in

school will have their envelopes brought home to them by their children. Those who havenot contributed for two years or more will not receive envelopes. If you do not receive

offering envelopes and would like them, please call the church office (920-262-8500) or

email ([email protected]) to have envelopes issued to you.


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Page 7Ladies Aid - Blood Bank - Mommy and Me Group - LLHS - Rock River Area OWLS

Ladies AidOn Thursday, December 5th, Professor Randy Bode& the Prep Singers will offer musical selections at 1PM, followed by Vova and his presentation on theUkraine, with the monthly business meeting conven-ing after.

Reminder...no lunch will be served that day. Thetraditional Christmas Teachers Sing for Their Sup-

perwill be observed after school, and the staff willjoin the group for a 4 PM supper.

St. Marks Mommy and Me Group

2nd Tuesday of the month9:30 -11:00 AM

Parish Center: Room B1

Some months they might meet at anoutdoor location, but will notifyparticipants at least a month in ad-vance if meeting elsewhere.

Contact: Deborah [email protected]

(920) 206-1711...or visit our Facebook page

St. Mark's Mommy & Me Playgroup

Rock River Area OWLS

The next meeting of the Rock River Area OWLS will be held at St. Lukes Lutheran Church, Watertown,on December 17th, at 1:30 PM. This will be the annual Christmas meeting. Retired Seminary Professor,Armin Schuetze will present the Christmas Story, interspersed with the singing of our favorite Christmascarols. Following the meeting, the ladies of St. Lukes will serve refreshments. Everyone is cordially in-vited to attend

American Red Cross Blood Bank

The staff will be at Turner Hall, 301 S. 4thStreet, Watertown, on Monday & Tuesday,December 16th & 17th. Consider donating.Tis the season of giving, and what better gift

to give than the gift of life? A pint of blood hasthe potential to help three patients!

Monday: Noon - 6 PMTuesday: 10 AM - 4 PM

Lakeside Lutheran High School

For the latest scoop on LLHS, visit the

website at www.llhs.org.

Christmas Concert: December 15th - 7 PM

Luminaries for Loved Ones$5 each - Deadline: December 11th


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December Worship Services - German Service - Membership Classes Page 8

Worship This Month...

November 30 & December 1Advent 1:Isaiah 2:1-5Lets Go to the Mountain of the Lord!

Wednesday, December 4

@ 8:30 AM and 3:30 & 7:00 PMAdvent Midweek 1:Luke 1:46-55An Advent Song: the Magnificat

Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8

Advent 2: 1 Peter 4:12-19Christ Comes in Judgment; So, Suffer for Him


@ 8:30 AM and 3:30 & 7:00 PM

Advent Midweek 2:Luke 1:68-79An Advent Song: the Benedictus


6 PM & 9 AM: CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT

Sunday, December 15

7:30 & 10:45 AM

Advent 3:Malachi 4:5-6John the Baptist, the Second Elijah, Precedes Christ


@ 8:30 AM and 3:30 & 7:00 PM

Advent Midweek 3:Luke 2:29-32An Advent Song: the Nunc Dimittis

German Service For Christmas

Nearly 160 years of Christmas celebration in the

German language will continuethis month at St. Mark's. 10 AM,Tuesday, December 24th, willserve as the setting for this year'sGerman Christmas Eve service.

The sermon will ask: "Wer ist dieses


6 PM, 7:30 & 9 AM

Advent 4:Micah 5:2-5From Small Beginnings to...

Sunday, December 22

10:45 AM: KIDS FOR CHRIST CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Sunday December 22

6:30 PM: SPANISH CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Tuesday, December 24

10 AM: GERMAN CHRISTMAS SERVICE


4:00 PM (A L) 6:30 PM (M Z)ST. MARKS SCHOOL CHRISTMAS SERVICE


9 PM: CHRIST-TEEN CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Wednesday, December 25Christmas: Colossians 1:13-20Jesus Is God the Firstborn to Reconcile Us


Christmas 1:Isaiah 52:7-10This Is a Message For the World

Tuesday & Wednesday, December 31 & January 1

New Years:Psalm 121The Lord Watches Over You, Now & Forever

Would you like to become a member?

This also includes our high school students

who have not yet been confirmed!

How?Bible Information Class

Who?Anyone, really - especially those not confirmedin a conservative Lutheran church

When does it start?January 15th


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Memorials Page 9

Memorials for St. Marks Church, School, Missions, School BuildingFund, the ROC, St. Marks Scholarship Fund, etc. These memorials have

been given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of the following:

George Baer

K.B. & Lori Bocher

Victor Buss

Daryl & Deb Hundt, AJ & RhondaRitschke & Family, Donald & Ar-lene Grulke, Tony & Renee Mes-serschmidt

Howard Dorn

Margie Eickelberg

Wayne Gutzdorf

Tim & Deb King

Sharon HamannTim & Deb King, Lyle & KarenBorth, Dorothy Zubke

David Kassube

Ruth Martin, Anne & Terry Bussh-ardt, Karl & Arlene Bast, David &Carol May, Robert & MarianHeese, James & Mary Jo Meylor,

Earl & Sue Zubke, Mark & PennieMay, Charles Guenterberg, Melvin& Marie Mertz, Tom & PenniNickels, Marlin & Lorraine Kube,Harvey & Jean Ziemer, James &Debbie Topel, Dale & KathrynSchweitzer, Rosalynn Brieman,William & Phyllis Schmidt, GlenSchreiber, Phyllis Turke, RichardSwiggum, Floyd & Diane Thoma,Neale & Ruth Jones, Ron & SandyLenz, Brent & Lois Schmidt, KenHemker, Brian Hoffman, MarvinSchoenherr, Don & Twila Sellnow,Leon & Stevi Wollitz, Michael &Debra Hoefler, Robert & MarianneHafenstein Arlene Sennhenn

Charles KittelDorothy Zubke, Bert Scribner, Tim& Deb King, Dale & Debbie Gail,Jim & Lynne Schultz, Jerry & Mar-garet Chapman, Fred & ElaineHoppe, Mark & Ashley Mittag,Charles Hoppe, Larry & Sheryl Vis-gar Sr., Larry Visgar Jr., Brad &Amanda Perry, Vern & MargeSchuett, Darwin & Lois Tesch,Merle Zastrow, Harold & JoyceThompson, Wayne Schwartz, JoyceSchwartz, Diane Hicks, Wanda &Delores Tesch, Lorraine Detert, De-lores Schwartz, Robert & JudyTietz, Roger & Elaine Belling, Mike

& Bonnie Stoltenburg, AliceKrause, Butch & Edie Weber, Bill &Linda Rieman, Jim & Nancy Tack-es, Robert Mittag Sr., Herman &Charity Mittag, Wayne & ShannonSchwartz, Char Matter, Wilbur,Kevin & Katrina Miller, Myron &Mary Lou Moldenhauer, Donald &Helen Key, Sylvia Tester, Merlin &

Betty Schwartz, Lisa Kittel & Joe,Dolly Pirkel, LaVern & Ardis Nick-els, Jerry & Betty Lillge, DeloresBahr, Larry & Sandy Beckard, Rob-ert & Ivy Mittag, Ronald & Bever-ley Hintz

Ronald Kluewer

Travis Kluewer

Gertrude KorthDonald & Arlene Grulke, Daryl &Deb Hundt, AJ & Rhonda Ritschke& family, Tony & Renee Messer-schmidt

Lorraine Kuckkan

LaVerna Pahl

Alice Zietlow, Donald & ArleneGrulke, Daryl & Deb Hundt

Judianne Powers

Linda Stark

Lorna RobertsDorothy Zubke

Sally Schneider

Tim & Deb King

Patricia Slayton

Bob & Marilin Bock, Ron & JoyceZwieg

Fred Sommerfeldt

Everett & Marleen Borth

L. Dean Strege

Mae Wilkes, Chris & Carolyn Deme-tropoulos, Eileen Nieman, Bob &Karen Hoff, Chet & Kathy Bar-basiewicz, Tim & Elaine Justmann,

Dennis & Nancy Griepentrog, IngeHartung, Shirley Draeger, KayPlagemann, Nancy & Bud Strege,Dean Roeseler, Yvonne Habermann,Jay & Mel Froemming, Dan & MaryButler, Brian & Tama Hoff, Tom &Bonnie Justmann, Chuck & AnneEbert, Gene & Helene Goarder, Allen& Lois Krause, Roger Rowlands

Roger Suhr

Tim & Deb King, Ronald & MildredBohn, Lyle & Karen Borth

Gerald Updike

Chris & Carolyn Demetropoulos, Jim& D b M M B kh


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SPECIAL GIFT RECEIVED FOR ORGAN RESTORATIONSt. Marks has a long range program for the maintenance of our buildings and their con-

tents. A year or so ago it was brought to the Ministry Councils attention that our organ is inneed of some major repairs and maintenance. The last time anything was done extensivelyon the organ was in 1979, almost 35 years ago. Since the project will be very expensive, theMinistry Council put it down the list after some more pressing things that need to be done.

Recently a family asked if there was someplace they could designate a portion of an estatethat the congregation would be receiving from their loved one. It was suggested that theymight designate it for the organ restoration. They indicated that would be fine with them.

We have received a gift of over $182,000 from the estate of Elsie Sellnow who died this year at the age of 105.This gift has been set aside for the restoration of our organ.

The Board of Pastoral Ministry has appointed an organ committee to begin work on planning for the restoration ofour organ. The committee members are: Jaymie DeFrain, Cheryl Hochmuth, Kevin Loersch, Randy Roeseler andPastors Jensen and Werner. The committee met this month with an organ consultant who will be assisting thecommittee as they move forward. The consultant indicated that this may be a 5 year project.

We thank the Lord for this gift from the estate of Elsie and Bill Sellnow, and we thank their family for designatingit for this project. Our organ was built in 1924 and is almost 90 years old. It is the major musical instrument thathas accompanied the congregation in the singing of praises to our Savior Jesus.

The congregation and the voters will be receiving more information as well as actions that will need to be taken as

we proceed.

Organ Restoration - Christmas Concerts Page 10

Annual Christmas Concert

The choirs of St. Marks will present their annual Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 14th, at 6 PM. and

Sunday, December 15th, at 9 AM.

The Omega Childrens Choir, the St. Marks Chorale and the Living Praise Singers will participate. The HandbellChoir may ring pre-service music. There will also be congregational singing.

This is an annual tradition at St. Marks and we encourage you to attend one of the two services.

The Lutheran Chorale of Milwaukee

Hodie Christus Natus Est will be presented on Sunday, December 1st, at2:00 and 4:30 PM, at Gloria Dei-Bethesda Lutheran Church, 9420 W. Capi-tol Drive, Milwaukee. An organ prelude begins twenty-minutes prior to theconcert. The concert will include music for choir, brass, strings, organ, andcongregational singing.


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December Congregational Meeting

Every year on the 3rdMonday of December, the congregation holds its elections and adoption of the proposedwork plan (budget) for the coming year. This years meeting is on Monday, December 16 th, at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Parish Center.

The following people have been nominated for these positions and have consented to serve:President: Charles Iles Vice President: Jeff Kube (incumbent)

Board of Pastoral Ministry: David Dolan - Robert Maxwell (incumbent) - James Meyer (incumbent)

Board of School Ministry: Todd Buske (incumbent) - Nate Scharrer - Ryan Strohm

Lakeside General Board: Pat Rowoldt

ROC Board (appointment) Todd Morris

2014 PROPOSED WORK PLANTotal for Operations: $1,417,995

Pastoral Ministry $331,435(3 pastors, 1 secretary, part-time accountant, organists, part-time custodian, worship supplies, church office sup-plies, conferences & music)

Youth Ministry $7,469 (Kids 4 Christ & Teen Ministry)Outreach $26,955 (Deacon, advertising, mailings & supplies)

Adult Discipleship $7,000(Bible studies, coffee & donuts & supplies)

Elders $8,725 (Meditations, mailings, Bibles)School $861,811 (14 teachers, 5 aides, part-time secretary, custodian, school programs,

text books, office supplies & equipment.)

Church & School Operations $174,600

(Gas, electric, phones, water/sewer, offering envelopes, insurances, waste management)

Total for Goals $353,432

Synod & Missions $125,000Lakeside Lutheran High School $ 70,000

ROC $ 28,432

Debt Retirement $100,000

Property Maintenance $ 30,000

2014 TOTAL PROPOSED WORK PLAN $1,771,427

Congregational Meeting Page 11


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Church Services7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM9/10:30AM Bible Study

(B2)9AM: Kids 4 Christ

6:30PM Spanish Service

2 5PM Sch. Min. Bd.7PM Praise Singers7PM Adult Handbells

7PM Womens Bible

Study (B3)

7PM Leadership Bible

Study (School)8PM Standing Bds

312:10 Lets Do

Lunch (PC)

7PM AA Mtg B1

4 Advent8:30A, 3:30 & 7PM

Church Services

10AM Golden Living

2:30PM Highland House

3:45 Gr 6-7 Catechism

4:30-6:30 Advent Supper7PM Bible Info Class

56AM Dawn Patrol (MP)9AM/4PM: Bible Class

(B2)

1PM Ladies Aid (MP)

7PM Chorale Practice

6

Live Nativity5:00-8:00PM

at St. Lukes

on Clark St.

76PM Church Service

Live Nativity5:00-8:00PM

at St. Lukes

on Clark St.

8 Church Services7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM8:45A Saviors Message

9/10:30AM Bible Study9AM: Kids 4 Christ

12-3:00: ROC Open House

2-4PM: Live Nativity6:30PM Spanish Service

99:50AM WHS C

27PM Praise Singers

7PM Adult Handbells

(B2)

7PM Ministry Council

(School)

1012:10 Lets Do

Lunch (PC)

7PM AA Mtg B1

11 Advent8:30A, 3:30 & 7PM

Church Services

10:15AM Marquardt

2:30PM Johnson Arms

3:45 Gr 6-7 Catechism

4:30-6:30 Advent Supper

7PM Bible Info Class

129AM/4PM: Bible Class

(B2)

10:30AM Zinzendorf


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7PM: The Perfect

Gift Christmas

Concert

At St. Marks Church

1410-11:30AM: Kids 4

Christ Practice

(Church & PC)

6PM CHOIR CONCERT

15 Church Services7:30 & 10:45AM

9AM CHOIR CONCERT

8:45A Saviors Message

9AM: Kids 4 Christ6:30PM Spanish Service

167PM: Voters Mtg.(MP)

7PM Womens BibleStudy (B3)

7PM Praise Singers

7PM Adult Handbells

(B2)

17 12:10 Lets DoLunch (PC)

1:30PM Rock RiverOwls to meet at St.

Lukes/WTTN

7PM AA Mtg B1

18 Advent8:30A, 3:30 & 7PM

Church Services10AM Golden Living

4:30-6:30 Advent Supper7PM Church Service

196AM Dawn Patrol (MP)


206PM-11PM

Church

Decorated for

Christmas

2110-Noon: K4C Practice

(Church & PC)

6PM Church Service

22 Church Services7:30 & 9AM

8:45A Saviors Message10:45AM: Kids 4

Christ Christmas Svc.


& Fiesta

23 NO SCHOOLChristmas Eve

Rehearsals

8-9AM: A-L9:30-10:30AM: M-Z7PM Praise Singers

7PM Adult Handbells(B2)

24 Christmas EveNO SCHOOL

10AM: German Svc.4PM: A-L Childrens

Service

6:30PM: M-Z

Childrens Service

9PM: Candlelight Svc.

25 Christmas DayChurch Services at

9:00 & 10:45AM

NO SCHOOL

CHURCH OFFICE

CLOSED

26 NO SCHOOL10:30AM Zinzendorf

CHURCH OFFICECLOSED

27 NO SCHOOL

9:00 Noon:Church Office Open

28

6PM Church Service

29 Church Services7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM


30 NO SCHOOL 31 New Years EveNO SCHOOL

7PM Church Service

JAN. 19AM Church Service

NO SCHOOL

Classes resume Jan. 6th

December 2013 -St. Marks Ev. Lutheran Church Calendar215 N. 6thStreet, Watertown, WI 53094 Phone (920)-262-8500

December 4, 11, & 18: Midweek Advent Suppers served from 4:30 6:30PM.

LPS Christmas Concerts on Dec. 15that 3PM & Dec. 19

that 10AM

Lakeside Christmas Concert on Dec. 15th

at 7PM

Seminary Christmas Concert s on Dec. 15that 3PM & 7PM


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The Lion's Roar Newsletter

Messenger Edition December 2013

SCHOOL YEAR THEME 2013-2014JESUS: Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given

to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12

General NewsThanksgiving Break

The students will be off of school on November 27 th-29th for Thanksgiving break. We wish all of our familiesand congregational members a blessed Thanksgiving. Please remember that Mrs. Bock, Miss Hafemeister, and Mr. Iglsclassrooms sing on Wednesday evening at 7:00 P.M. If you are going to be out of town and will not be attending churchon Wednesday night, please notify the classroom teacher ahead of time. Thanksgiving Day worship is at 9:00 A.M. Havea blessed Thanksgiving with your families and remember to worship and thank God for your many blessings.**************************************************************************************************

Christmas Eve Services Practice December 23rdThe children are working on their Christmas Eve Service materials. Parents and grandparents can help by listening to theirchildren and grandchildren recite their parts over the next few weeks. The children will have their final practice onMonday, December 23rd. The families with last names A-L will practice for the early service at 8:00 A.M. at church, andfamilies M-Z will practice for the late service at 9:30 A.M. at church. These dates are also found on the school calendar.

Christmas Eve Services will be held on Tuesday, December 24that 4:00 P.M. for families A-L and at 6:30 P.M.for families M-Z. There will be a special candlelight service at 9:00 P.M. as well. Have a blessed Christmas Eve.**************************************************************************************************

Christmas Eve ServicesChristmas is not far off. The children will once again be presenting the birth of the Savior in Word and song on ChristmasEve. If your family name starts with A-L, you are assigned to the first service at 4:00 P.M. on Christmas Eve. If yourfamily name starts with M-Z, you are assigned to the second service at 6:30 P.M. on Christmas Eve. Please attend yourassigned service. If you have a serious and pressing issue that requires you to request a change in services, please pickup a form from the school office and return the form to school no later than Friday, December 6 th. Please make surethat there is no other alternative before requesting a switch. Each year more and more people desire to have the early

service and it may become a problem that requests may not be able to be granted.We will do our best to serve all of ourfamilies. If you have any questions, please contact the school office and speak with Mr. Uttech.

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ForensicsOur Forensics season has come to end. The grand finale was our Drama night held on Friday, November 22nd. We had agreat evening and the students did a wonderful job. The following students were members of the forensics team: NicoleMcConville, Rudy Serrano, Isaiah Coleman, Julio Hernandez, Mitchell Doyle, Josiah Loersch, Taylor Hall, CatherineRichart Angela Ortega Kaelene Lohneis Deyanira Moreno Preston Borchardt Samantha Colvin Allen Deglow


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Classroom Christmas PartiesChristmas is fast approaching and the classrooms are all beginning to take on a look of the season. We want to remind youthat December 20thwill be the last school day before the Christmas vacation. That day is a full day of classes with schoolbeing dismissed at 3:00 P.M.. That is also the day that the classrooms will be holding their Christmas parties. Studentswill be exchanging gifts at that time.A boy should bring a gift for a boy and a girl should bring a gift for a girl with a

$5.00 limit on each gift. The gifts should be wrapped and can be brought to school anytime from now to the 20 th. Ifyour classroom teacher provides additional information and you have any questions, please contact your childs teacher.**************************************************************************************************

Advent ServicesSpecial midweek Advent Services will be held each Wednesday for the month of December. These services are

meant to get our hearts and minds focused on Jesus. These service are different from the regular Sunday Services.

So we encourage all of our families to attend the Advent Services in addition to the regular Sunday worship

services. After each Wednesday service there will be a special Advent meal served. Please see the following

schedule:Advent Suppers

December 4th

, 2013 Booster Club - School Families School Commons

December 11th

, 2013 Girl Pioneers School Commons

December 18th

, 2013 Good Samaritans Parish Center

We encourage the parents to either attend the 3:30 P.M. service or the 7:00 P.M. service. If children are attending the

3:30 P.M. service they need to be with an adult or sit in groups of three or fewer students down in the front of church. Ifchildren stay for the Advent meal they need to be with an adult. All members are asked to be respectful and courteous ofthe elderly members and allow them to go first in line for the meal. Please enjoy the Advent season as we prepare ourhearts for Jesus birth.

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Emergency School ClosingsThe winter weather often brings weather related school closings. When the weather forecast is for snow, ice, or otherrelated issues school may be closed. Please watch and listen to the news carefully for announcements about school

closings. St. Marks School goes with the Watertown Unified Public school District for all school closings. IfWatertown Public is closed, so is St. Marks. If Watertown public schools close early because of impending weatherrelated issues, then we close early as well. We will make every effort to call you and let you know that school is closingearly. If at any time, any parent wants to pick up their children early because of weather problems, they may do so.Parents will never be asked to drive children to school if the parents feel that the roads are unsafe to drive. We pray for atolerable winter and ask God to protect our families during these winter months. If you have any questions, please call theschool office.**************************************************************************************************

Grandparents Day Grade 5The kitchen is hosting grandparents for a different classroom each month. The 5 th grade Grandparents Day will beThursday, December 12th. We are serving Chicken Patties and the cost is $3.25 per person. Mrs. Fiemeyers Class eats@ 11:25am. Come and join your grandchildren for lunch.**************************************************************************************************

Have a blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas!


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St. Marks December 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3Chapel 8:10am 4

5 6 7

Worship 7:30; 9:00;

10:45am

BOSM 5pm

Basketball Practice

LPS Open House

grs. 5-8 @ 5pm

Booster Mtg 6:30pm

Basketball Practice

Advent Worship

8:30am; 3:30 & 7pm

Grades 5-6 Sing @

8:30am and 3:30pm

Basketball Practice A-Teams Tip-Off

Tournament @ LPS

Program Committee

9-2:30 P.M. at Juneau

St. Marks Christmas

Concert Rehearsal

11am-12pm Omega Ch

Worship 6pm

A-Teams Tip-Off

Tournament @ LPS

8 9 10 Chapel 8:10am 11 12 13 14Worship 7:30; 9:00;

10:45am

Faculty Meeting 3:30-

4:30pm

Basketball Practice

Church Council 7pm

Basketball Practice Advent Worship

8:30am; 3:30 & 7pm

Basketball Practice BB Home vs TSL Omega Choir Sings @

6pm SMLC Christmas

Concert

Worship 6pm

15 16 17 Chapel 8:10am 18 19 20 21Worship 7:30; 9:00;

10:45am

Omega Choir Sings

9am Concert

LPS Concert 3pm

LLHS Concert 7pm

Faculty Meeting 3:30-

4:30pm

Basketball Practice

SMLC Voters 7pm

Basketball Practice Advent Worship 8:30

am; 3:30 & 7pm

Alpha Choir Sings @

8:30am & 3:30pm

Midterm Grades 5-8

Luther Prep Concert

Lions Pride A.M.

Luther Prep Concert

@10am

Basketball Practice

BB @ St. Pauls

Janesville

K-8 Christmas

Classroom Parties P.M.

School Dismissal 3pm

Worship 6pm

22 23 24 25 26 27 28Worship 7:30; 9:00;

10:45am

Christmas Service

Practice

8:00-9:00am A-L

9:30-10:30am M-Z

NO SCHOOL

Christmas Eve

4pm A-L families;

6:30pm M-Z families;

9:00pm Candlelight

Christmas Day

Worship 9:00; 10:45am

NO SCHOOL

Christmas Break

NO SCHOOL

Christmas Break

NO SCHOOL

Worship 6pm

29 30 31

Worship 7:30; 9:00;

10:45am

Christmas Break

NO SCHOOL

Christmas Break

NO SCHOOL

Worship New Years

Eve 7pm


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