Good News of Grace Grace Lutheran Church

Green Bay, Wisconsin August 16, 2017

Guide to the Good News:

From the Pastor Front Cover & Page 2 VBS 2017 Page 4 “Undy” 500 Thank You Page 2 Super Happy Fun Potluck Picnic Page 5

Youth & Family Page 3 Opportunities to Serve Page 6

Prayer Requests Page 3 VBS Thank You Page 7

Education Page 3 Worship Ministers Page 7

From the Parish Administrator Page 3 Access to Grace Back Cover

Celebration Page 4 INSERT: Women’s 2017 Retreat Registration Form

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week of August 28. Please have articles in to the Church Office by 12:00 noon on Monday, August 28.

We celebrate Christ,

teach Christ,

witness to Christ,

and care for others

as though they are Christ.

THE VOICETHE VOICE

“In the church, the primary musical instrument is the human voice, given by God to sing and proclaim the word of God.”

Principles for Worship, ELCA, Augsburg Fortress, 2002

On Friday evening, after we had spent an hour or so reflecting on our week in Washington, D. C. and drawing quilt squares for the Mission Trip quilts Linda Rabe has been making for us, we transitioned to a time of worship. A nice loaf of wheat bread and individual cups filled with grape juice … both purchased at CVS … were placed in

a window opening overlooking the city in the choir room which had just been used for a month or so as the art room for Luther Place Memorial Church’s ArtSmart Day Camp for kids in the neighborhood. When we had all reassembled in a circle for worship, Jack asked if we were going to have special music. I think I told Jack that if we’re going to have special music it would be up to the group to provide it. Which Jack heard as a cue to begin singing a Sunday School song.

The music was special all right.

We ended up singing so many songs I have no idea which one was first. I’m pretty sure we sang “This Little Light of Mine,” “The Church Song,” “I Just Wanna Be a Sheep,” “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “The B I B L E,” “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” “I’ve Got Joy Down in My Heart,” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” It took a little encouraging from a few of the strong singers, but pretty soon almost everyone was singing at the top of their lungs. In a room with very lively acoustics … you know … hard tile floor, high ceiling, lots of vertical hard surfaces (walls/windows).

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We didn’t sing every verse or every line correctly, but overall it was a wonderful, fun, lively beginning to worship. It was a room full of life brought forth from hearts and minds that were formed in our worship space at Grace. I thought of the quote above from the ELCA statement Principles for Worship and thought also how seldom I hear a worship space so completely filled with song. Once in a Baptist church at a preaching conference in Nashville, the hymn, the space, the musical instrument, and the people came together to raise an amazing a song of praise to God. Each of those parts of any worship service needs attention to make moments like these possible.

The Hymn The hymn or song itself must be sing-able and must be presented so people can read it and

follow it. Musical notes are often helpful, even if people are not musicians. Relying on “musical notation” is helpful only for people who are trained to read music for those clues; most people can’t follow hymns that are edited with lots of those symbols. An element of sing-ability is familiarity, and by familiarity I don’t mean you hear the song on the radio ten times a day for the month that it’s popular. By familiarity I mean the song has become part of your life, because worship is part of your life. The less worship is a part of our lives, the less chance that our voices will be ready and able to give God the joyful praises he deserves on his special day. Especially when that special day is a Friday evening in a messy choir room in a church a thousand miles from home.

The Space Worship spaces full of sound-absorbing materials will also absorb the sound of singing. I’m not sure if God hears our singing before it’s absorbed into the sound absorbing materials. I’m pretty sure God hears on a whole different level. But if carpets eat all our efforts, we certainly don’t get to enjoy them. We have improved our sanctuary for singing by removing a lot of our carpet.

The Musical Instruments

Any kind of accompaniment (bands, musical instruments, singers) are there to guide us and encourage us, not to take center stage, not to drown us out. Musical instruments are not necessary for worship, but are very helpful if played with their proper purpose in mind.

The People Something about our experience together in D.C. kept us from being self-conscious about singing. Even if we sang the wrong word or note, our

A THANK YOU TO GRACE

joyful noise (racket? Hullaballoo?) was Grace: it covered up our failings, real and imagined. Something about our experience in D. C. drew us together, made us grateful and joyful in song, made us capable of prayer, and inspired us to share about how we were blessed by God. Though our experiences together taught us many new things about history and the larger church, they were not unusual experiences for members of Grace Lutheran Church: we helped take care of children, we worked in a food pantry, we worked at a homeless shelter, we enjoyed food, fun, and fellowship together. These experiences are what we are all called to do together as Christians and as members of Grace. These experiences strengthen our faith. These experiences are the reason why church isn’t really about chillin’ with squirrels in the woods. These experiences equipped us and inspired us to “sing and proclaim the word of God” and to have a whole lot of fun doing so!

Pastor Larry

We ask that you lift up in prayer the We ask that you lift up in prayer the

following people:following people:

Patricia Kegel who is having major surgery. Carol Hartman who is dealing with leukemia.

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FROM THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

PRAYER REQUEST

7TH 7TH GRADERSGRADERS: : If you have a student who

will be entering the 7th grade this fall and you have not received a letter regarding the

confirmation program, please contact Pastor Julie (432-0308) or pastorjulie@gracegb.org. Thank you!

2018 Mission Trip Pine Ridge Reservation

South Dakota

July 14 – 22, 2018

All Members of Grace can participate

(Including youth who have completed 7th Grade)

Commitment Meeting: Wednesday, September 20

@ 7:30 p.m.

A family awaits your loving care.

SUNDAY SCHOOL 17/18: SUNDAY SCHOOL 17/18: “If your child

has turned 3 as of Sept. 1, 2017 and you have not received a “welcome to Sunday

School letter”, please contact Carrie at education@gracegb.org” or call 432-0308.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIPPREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

Thursday, August 17, 5:30 pm & Sunday, August 20 at 8:00 & 10:00 am

Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost Events: Worship Band at 10:00 Readings:

Isaiah 56:1, 6-8, Psalm 67, Romans 11:1-2,

29-32, Matthew 15:10-28 Thursday, August 24, 5:30 pm & Sunday, August 27 at 8:00 & 10:00 am

Twelfth Sunday of Pentecost Events:

LifeGuard Band at 10:00 Readings: Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138,

Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20 Thursday, August 31, 5:30 pm & Sunday, September 3 at 8:00 & 10:00 am

Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost

Readings: Jeremiah 15:15-21, Psalm 26:1-8, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-28

WORSHIP TIMESWORSHIP TIMES

Thursday at 5:30 pm and Sunday at 8:00 & 10:00 am

Saturday service begins September 9 at

5:00 pm with Sunday at 8:00 & 10:30

Our Worship is Broadcast on Radio 1400AM at 8:00 a.m.

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Grace Music Scholarship …learning to share

Who is the scholarship for?

The Grace Music Scholarship used to be just for organists. Now it’s for any member of Grace Lutheran Church of any age who wants to learn to play music and to share

it in the life of our congregation. So now we offer a maximum of four $320 scholarships

each year.

For an application and all the details …

Pick up a scholarship information sheet and application in the lobby, church office, buzz room, or parlor desk. Deadline for

scholarship applications is August 27.

Questions?

Contact Pastor Larry at pastorlarry@gracegb.org.

The Power of Pipes Summertime Organ Concert Series,

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Final Concert, August 22, 6:30 p.m.

Free Admission A free will offering will be collected supporting

Green Bay area food pantry ministries August 22 Grace Lutheran Church

321 South Madison Street Denise Zenko, organ John Kopp, organ & piano Rose Schumacher, organ

VBS 2017VBS 2017

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

TO SERVE

USHER, USHER, LECTORS, COMMUNION LECTORS, COMMUNION

A S S I S T A N T S , A L T A R G U I L D A S S I S T A N T S , A L T A R G U I L D

VOLUNTEERS, GREETERSVOLUNTEERS, GREETERS AND COFFEE AND COFFEE

SERVERS SERVERS (between services) (between services) ARE ALL ARE ALL

NEEDED FOR THE 8:00 & 10:00/10:30 NEEDED FOR THE 8:00 & 10:00/10:30

SERVICES:SERVICES:

Please call the Church Office at 432 0308 if you can help with any of these volunteer

ministries or if you’d like more information. Thank you!

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CONGREGATION OPPORTUNITIES

TO SERVE

SMALL GROUP GUIDE:SMALL GROUP GUIDE:

We are in need of one adult male to serve as a small group guide in the 2017-2018

confirmation program. Responsibilities in-clude assisting students in a small group during confirmation classes, encouraging

youth to complete assignments and serving as Christian role models. Time commit-ment: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sep-

tember through April. There is no outside preparation required. Please contact Pas-

tor Julie (pastorjulie@gracegb.org or 432-0308) for further information.

EPH PARTNERSHIP OPPOEPH PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITYRTUNITY --

LANDLORDS WANTED!LANDLORDS WANTED! Do you have a 2-4 bedroom rental property?

Single home or duplex? Can you picture it being

used for mission & ministry? EPH is looking for

landlords who will partner with us to provide

stable rental properties for families who need a

chance at a good home. EPH will support the

landlord with rent guarantees and minor

maintenance and upkeep. In some situations

our partnership organizations will provide case

management to help address barriers faced by

our families. If you are interested in exploring a

partnership with EPH – a partnership to serve

families on their journey to self-sufficiency –

please call the EPH office at 920-676-3779 and

ask for Sue.

YOU ARE NEEDED AT WEYOU ARE NEEDED AT WELLSPRINGLLSPRING, a daytime resource center for women 18 and older on Dousman St. in Green Bay. We are a daytime resource center that offers a safe place for women who have or are experiencing hardships such as homelessness, financial struggle, mental illness or other disabilities, live in an unsafe environment, or just need support. We offer connection to community resources, access to and help using computers, job skill coaching, meals, recreation, groups, a listening ear as well as donated clothing, household and hygiene items. We are looking for compassionate women who are interested in helping other women 3.5 hours weekly or on a fill-in basis. You can choose from a morning (9:00a-12:30p) or afternoon (12:30-4:00) shift. No special training or experience necessary; just a positive and supportive personality to make our guests feel welcome.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:EMBERS: Time commitment: The advisory committee meets at Wellspring, 413 Dousman Street on the second Monday of each month, 4:00 p.m. Meetings are generally 1 -2 hours in length.

Purpose: The purpose of the advisory committee is to provide input and feedback on various aspects of Wellspring operations. In addition, Wellspring conducts an annual fundraising event. Advisory committee members are welcome to provide input into the event, help plan the event, and recruit supporters/attendees for the event. Wellspring also looks to advisory committee members to help network with other community members and resources necessary for Wellspring. Advisory committee members should have a passion for helping, and strive to positively change women’s lives. Gender: Advisory committee members do not have to be women

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WORSHIP MINISTER SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 8:00 & 10:00 Lector & 8:00 – Ron Zager, L&CA Com. Assist.: Pat Zager, Lisa Willi, CA 10:00 - Bern Jacobson, L&CA Kitty Nagel, Ruth Trowbridge, CA Ushers: 8:00 - Amy & Matt Vanko, Ty & Diane Pyan, Julia Nava 10:00 – Robert Goelz, Jim Poels, Robin Powell, Joe Terrien, Alyssa Rettke Ashley Muehrcke, Joseph Eaton Acolytes: 8:00 - Anne DeClerc 10:00 - Skyler Vandenack Altar Guild: 8:00 - Sharon Paplham, Clarica Erickson, Judy Adamini, Lydia Santana, April Neuville, Joseph DeClerc 10:00 - Julie Miller, Carla Brawner, Jean Lotter, Marsha Schroeder, Kayla Miller Accompanist: Denise Zenko Greeters: 8:00 - Bill & Dee Kaehler 10:00 - Paul & Helen Gubics

THURSDAY AUGUST 24, 5:30 PM Lector & Comm. Assist: Bev Larsen Ushers: Bev Larsen, Karen Pangborn Accompanist: John Kopp

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 , 8:00 & 10:00 Lector & 8:00 - Carol Wolslegel, L&CA Comm. Assist. Bob Wolslegel, Phyllis Seidl, CA 10:00 - Bob Mead, L&CA Josh Moyer, Kitty Nagel, CA Ushers: 8:00 - Scott & Sharon Paplham, Katie Paplham, John & Cheryl Kollath 10:00 - Dick Destree, Daniel Selissen, Bob Lotter, Jazmin Vandenack, Rose Schumacher Acolytes: 8:00 - Alivia McNabb 10:00 - Zoe Quasius Accompanist: John Kopp Altar Guild: 8:00 - Linda & Dave Rabe, Debra LaHaye, April Swim, Jake Jazgar, Hannah Willi 10:00 - Diana Perrault, Susan Lambert- Tease, Sharon Lambert-Rademacher, Kathy Poels, Gus Terrien, Greeters: 8:00 - Julie Dallaire 10:00 - Dana, Julia and Adrian Nava

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 5:30 PM Lector & Comm. Assist: Scott Ashmann Ushers: Dave Branger Margaret Nelson Accompanist: Denise Zenko

Hero Central VBS 2017

“Do good! Seek peace

and go after it!”

Psalm 34:14b

A heartfelt “thank-you” is extended to all of you who helped make our week of VBS a huge success! Because of your generosity, 50 kids from Grace and 16 visitors (new and repeat!) from the Green Bay community had the opportunity to learn about five heroes from the Bible. We also learned how God made each of us a superhero: “God’s heroes have heart, courage, wisdom, hope, and power!” With the help of 25 teachers and helpers, we spent the week making hero-related craft and science projects, munching on treats made specifically for heroes and learning songs at super-hero speed. Each day, all heroes gathered for our opening and closing where we looked forward to our visits from “Flame” (our red panda puppet) and “Captain Shield”! On family night, we shared our favorite songs during worship. After we ate, a number of local heroes stopped to visit us! We were very excited to have policemen and firemen come! We were able to sit in the police car and try on handcuffs and climb on the fire truck and run under the huge hose that they sprayed! (It went across the street and into the park!) We were able to take lots of pictures and video. (Check out Grace Lutheran Church Green Bay on Facebook!) They thanked us for the Hero cookies we baked for them to take back to their stations! A fun hero also came! That was Mr. Thibby and his ice cream truck! On our closing day of VBS, we went and enjoyed time swimming and playing at Tundra Lodge! There were nearly 90 of us! Lastly, during VBS week we did extra jobs around the house to earn money for our mission offering: the Goody Triathlon. We saw a lot of super-hero heart and courage as we listened to how Kare Goodness, a phy ed teacher at Pulaski High School and member here at Grace, began this event seven years ago. If you would like to see and learn what we saw and learned, just Google “Goody Triathlon”. Amazing! It was another incredible week! Again, all of this is only possible because of members of Grace and your support of our children’s ministries programs. Thank you.

VBS THANK YOU

Non-Profit Organization U.S.POSTAGE PAID

GREEN BAY, WI PERMIT No. 353

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 321 S. MADISON ST.

GREEN BAY, WI 54301 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Staff: Pastor Larry Lange Res. Phone: 920-455-0511 pastorlarry@gracegb.org

Pastor Julie Wrubbel-Lange Res. Phone: 920-455-0511 pastorjulie@gracegb.org

Director of Children’s Ministries: Carrie Crane Phone 432-0308 education@gracegb.org

Visitation Minister: Pastor Rebecca Proefrock Phone: 920 819-5482 rproefrock@yahoo.com

Health Ministries Coordinator: Bev Larsen, health@gracegb.org

Organist: Denise Zenko

Parish Administrator: Sharon Haapala, admin@gracegb.org

Parish Secretary: Ann Zehms, office@gracegb.org

Maintenance Supervisor: Dean Ahrens, grounds@gracegb.org

New Song Chorus and LifeGuard Band Director: Don Crane

Adult Choir Director: John Kopp

Chancel Bells Director: Pam Anderson

Worship Service Times:

Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend

Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with Holy Communion

Sunday at 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. with Holy Communion

Fall & Winter

Saturday at 5:00 p.m. with Holy Communion

Sunday at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. with Holy

Communion

Christian Education each Sunday from 9:15-

10:15 a.m.

OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE IS BROADCAST EACH WEEK AT 8:00 A.M. ON WDUZ RADIO 1400 AM

ACCESS TO GRACE

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 321 S. Madison St., Green Bay, WI 54301

Phone: 920-432-0308 Fax: 920-437-5156 www.gracegb.org office@gracegb.org

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