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St. Mark’s Church
424 Hyde Park Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-547-8213
Worship Services Wednesday—7 p.m.
Sunday—9:30 a.m.
Office Hours Tuesday—Thursday
8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Contact Info Pastor Andy Fetters 262-337-3755
Marcia Marquardt, Discipleship Coordinator
262-784-2062
Barb Geiger, Council President
262-893-1589 [email protected]
Brian Trautman, Council VP
262-547-0538 [email protected]
Lookout Editor Sue Beranek
Website welcome2stmarks.com
St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
September, 2015
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
My father used to joke that there were only two seasons, winter and
construction. If you have tried to make your way around this summer, be it
Waukesha, Milwaukee or elsewhere, no doubt you have seen the orange
barrels, the different painted lines, the flag wavers, the giant cranes…ugh.
If you are like me, when you drive past I-94 and the zoo interchange you
ask yourself: “what the heck are they doing?” Like me, you were not
consulted about the construction plans. We were not invited to dialog with
the project supervisor on how many feet or miles any particular turn would
take or how long this project is going to last, or cost. That is frustrating.
The good news is that the people in charge have had a vision of this project
before the first shovel or bulldozer began digging. They could see the final
product and know what it would look like before we would maneuver around
the orange barrels. Being ‘under construction’ can feel like an inconven-
ience. Yet, the church has been under construction for thousands of years.
The problem for us is that we can’t always see Jesus’ vision for the church.
Instead, we think we have the vision. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus and
Peter have a conversation similar to this:
Simon Peter said, “You’re the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the
living God.” Jesus came back, “God bless you, Simon, son of Jonah!
You didn’t get that answer out of books or from teachers. My Father
in heaven, God himself, let you in on this secret of who I really am.
And now I’m going to tell you who you are, really are. You are Peter,
a rock. This is the rock on which I will put together my church, a
church so expansive with energy that not even the gates of hell will
be able to keep it out.” - Matthew 16:16-18
Upon the confession that Jesus is the Messiah, the
son of the living God, Jesus builds his church.
Wherever and whoever claims Jesus as Lord will
ensure the church is always under construction—
orange barrels of faith everywhere. And, Jesus is
not quite done. We can’t yet see the final product
and it’s tough because construction feels unfin-
ished. Doug Hastad, the president of Carroll
University, has been credited with saying “if there
aren’t cranes on campus, then we are not growing.”
That same principle may apply to St. Mark’s—as a people and a building. As
new people become a part of this community through ‘Immersion’, and as
we see different needs of our building to help us gather and grow, the church
is and always will be under construction. It’s important to remember that
Jesus is the architect! We get to grab a hammer and help build upon that
rock of Peter’s confession that Jesus, our architect, is in charge and building
his church right here! Pastor Andy
Gathered together by God, to Grow and Go Out!Gathered together by God, to Grow and Go Out!Gathered together by God, to Grow and Go Out!Gathered together by God, to Grow and Go Out!
The Lookout
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You are invited to a Women’s Day Retreat on Saturday, November 7 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Camp Timber-Lee, N8705 Scout Road in East Troy.
Set aside your responsibilities for the day and join
women from various churches for a time of renewal and
refreshment. Sessions will include video presentations,
sharing, small group discussion, worship, and prayer.
Invite a friend!
Theme: Open Hearts! Open Doors! Learning to walk with confidence through the doors that
God opens; and learning to trust him when doors close.
Leader: Marcia Marquardt
Cost: $20 which includes lunch and program. Don’t let the cost keep you from coming! Scholarships are
available. Contact Marcia for more information.
Pick up a registration form in the narthex or on Marcia’s
desk in her office. Register by November 1.
Women’s Retreat
Weddings • Carolyn Megna and Michael Granac
Funerals The comfort of Jesus is shared with our members and
their families who lost loved ones:
• Jeannie Stickles and family in the death of her
mother, Charlotte L. Olsheske
• Clarice York and family in the death of her mother,
Rose L. York
Memorials In Memory of Charlotte Olsheske: Gordy & Jeannie Stickles, Christine Fenner, Sue Patrick,
Debra Gerner, Kathleen Lueck, Nancy Ann Fahl, Dennis
& Chris Arndt, Bob & Mary Johnson
In Memory of Robert Harper: Richard & Vickie Friedeck, Roger & Darlene Bjerke, Chris
& Mary Jo Christensen, Mary Fiebrink, Dewey & Patricia
Scheile, Ervin & Donna Szpek, Mark & Margaret Supa,
William Graham, Tim & Nicole Steffen, Robert & Betty
Jurci
In Memory of Miles Payne:
Tom & Lorry Badger, Brian & Julie Baumler, Elwyn &
Sandra Bischmann, Roger & Darlene Bjerke, Chris &
Mary Jo Christensen, Lana DeCoto, Eric & Lynn Delzer,
Christine Fenner, Debra Gerner, Sue Patrick, Tom &
Karen Handford, Terry & Donna Inman, Fred & Rockie
Matson, Mike & Mavis McGrath, Durward & Jan Nimmo,
Brad & Karen Olson, Charles & Mary Ann Sindelar, John
& Betty Thompson, Marilyn Timper, Robert & Denise
Anderson, Greg & Larilyn Carpenter, James & Barbara
Christus, John & Karen Cliffe, Arlene Davis, Karen Kalb
Dybro, Daniel & Judith Edlhuber, Kathleen Fischer,
Angela Hexom, Douglas & Nancy Hastad, Bill & Marion
Jaskulski, Robert & Isabel Ladwig, Kay Lettenberger,
Rudolph & Barbara Litschauer, Veijo & Margaret Paine,
Dean & Margaret Rein, Iva Richards, Richard Schultz,
Marsha Smith, Roland & Carol Argus, Lloyd & Jo Buth,
Sheila Carlin, Jim & Sue Ceroni, Chuck & Darlene
Jenkins, Jerry & Elaine Kilgore, John & Karen Linehan,
Mike & Sue Matuszak, Elayne Nicholls, Burt Winchell,
Shirley & Eddie Voll, Nancy & Donald Anderson, Bret &
Karie Kobiske, Carroll University, Marilyn Morgan,
Tom & Beth Hoffmann
Lookout Mailing Thank you to the following
volunteers:
Mary Jo Christensen, Barb
Ruhe, Roger & Darlene Bjerke,
Delores Grulke
Blessings in a Backpack Thank you to the following volunteers who helped fill
1,200 bags for Blair School on August 1:
Jan Nimmo; Kristine, Chad & Amelia Anderson; Debbie
& Heather Gracyalny; Barry & Ardeen Carpenter; Carol
Argus; Barb Varsik; Joan Haschke; Alayna & Kaitlyn
Pape; Terry & Donna Inman; Tom, Sue & Jacob
Beranek; Sue Snyder; Ann Gorman; Bob & Mary
Johnson; Carrie & Melanie Wagner; Christine Fenner;
Barb Geiger; Doris Haylett; Jean Weber; Karen Hand-
ford; Les & Bev Shaw; Dave & Kathy Bazinski; Lisa
Garber; Tammi Boehm; Michelle Malsack; Tracy Glover;
JoAnn Payne; Jennifer Manvilla; Joan Hojnacki; Jill, Bob,
& Jack Krause; Sandy Bischmann; Barb Ruhe; Lynn
Delzer; Carl Smith (Apologies in advance if anyone’s
name was missed)!
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From Deaconess Marcia Marquardt
Dear St. Mark’s Family and Friends,
Have you ever wished that God would just write the
answer to your problem down for you or leave a
message that outlines exactly what you need to do
next? We often live with uncertainty and confusion as
we face day-to-day challenges. We need God’s wisdom
and direction, but it’s often hard to understand what he
is really saying to each one of us individually.
Can you imagine a life where God whispers to you and
you follow him? Can you picture yourself learning and
practicing being aware of God’s presence so that you
can hear the whispers he has in mind for you? Can you
imagine the exciting steps he might have in mind for
you as he uses you for good?
You are invited to participate in the Power of a Whisper
four-week small group sessions in October. People will
gather in small groups to watch video presentations
from Pastor Bill Hybels and discuss the issues present-
ed. Sign up for a group in the narthex at church. You
can check who is leading a group and when and where
they will be meeting (different days of the week and
times will be offered). Don’t worry if you can’t make
every session. Each session’s materials stand on their
own. You will still get a lot out of this series even if you
attend just one session. This is a great way to get to
know others at St. Mark’s. Invite friends to join us, too.
As always, I’d love to get to
know you! Don’t hesitate to
contact me so that we can sit
down for a chat soon.
God’s Blessings!
Marcia
Outreach for Hope 8th Annual Family Bike Ride
Saturday, September 12, 2015
St. Bruno Parish, Dousman
www.ofhbikeride.com
It’s not too late to participate! Here are four ways:
1. Register—For the first 300 registrations, co-sponsors Brennan’s Market and Pavement Consult-
ing, LLC will donate $10 per registration to Outreach
for Hope. Be one of the first 300 riders to help
generate $3,000 for this important cause! Online
registration closes on Sept. 10 – walk-ups are
welcome the day of the ride.
2. Ride—Enjoy biking with family and friends on roads or trails in the beautiful Kettle Moraine.
3. Raise Funds
• Sponsor a rider! And for every online donation to
riders’ web pages, an anonymous donor will
contribute another $10 to OFH.
• Make a donation! And respond to the challenge
of those who have already committed $50,000
toward this year’s goal of $120,000.
4. Volunteer—There are over 100 positions available. See ‘Volunteer Registration’ on the website.
See www.ofhbikeride.com for all details—it’s your one-
stop to register, sponsor, donate, or volunteer!
Remember, you can continue to donate even after the
ride. Donations received by September 30 will help
reach the goal of $120,000 to assist 19 ministries of the
Greater Milwaukee Synod.
RUTH CIRCLE
Ruth Circle will meet on Wednesday, September 9 at 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please join us!
We welcome anyone who would like some fellowship
with women of St. Mark's and want to study and discuss
Psalm 23. We are starting anew on the book, “A Shep-
herd Looks at Psalm 23” and would love to have new
members join us! If you have any questions, please call
Carole Wolter at 262-542-8807.
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The Annual Church Picnic will be Sunday, September 20 at 11:00 a.m. Invite your friends and family to
come for food, fun, and fellowship! Bring your favorite
dish to pass.
Please watch for a sign-up sheet to tell us how many
will be attending and what you will be bringing. Hope
to see you there!
Any questions? Please call Lana DeCoto at 262-547-2542.
Sharing Our Bounty
School is in session! Children need breakfast before
they leave home. Let’s donate CEREAL for them to begin their day.
ALSO, let’s fill our baskets with
PEANUT BUTTER and JELLY—essential school lunch items.
The Salvation Army and the
Food Pantry, as well as the chil-
dren, will be very grateful!
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY
Thursday Bible Study will be held on September 10, 17, & 24 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the Gathering Room.
Explore the Scriptures used in worship the following
Sunday. Discover a message for your life and great
preparation for worship from God’s Word. No Bible
experience is necessary! Leader: Marcia Marquardt
Contact Marcia for more information at
[email protected] or 262-784-2062.
COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE
We are getting the new schedule together for coffee
hour. If you would like to help out, please let Lana
DeCoto 262-547-2542 or Deb Gerner know.
CUP OF COMFORT CAFÉ
“Comfort, yes, comfort My people says your God” Isaiah 40:1
No matter who you are caring for, you are invited to spend an
hour at St. Mark’s with this special group of people. Through
prayer, sharing, and encouragement, we support one another on
this care journey. Everyone is invited, so bring a friend, neighbor
or relative!
We will meet on Wednesday, September 9 at 9:00 a.m. We also offer coffee, tea, cookies and lots of hugs!! This is a great
group, so please consider attending.
FAITH FERMENTATION
The next Faith Fermentation will be held
on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. @ St. Mark's.
This month we will investigate what it
means to work in God's vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16).
Is beer better fresh or aged?
The beer we make (pumpkin ale anyone?) in September
will be auctioned off at Hebron House of Hospitality's
October gala.
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ST. MARK’S SENIOR CONNECTION (S.M.S.C.)
Fellow seniors/retirees: You are invited to a Wednesday
“Coffee Hour” to talk about and plan some activities for
us, the “golden” members of our church.
We are looking for your suggestions to plan some
events that offer companionship with fellow members,
fun, food, conversation and whatever your needs are.
If you need a ride, please call Larry Nines at 262-542-0830 or email him at [email protected]
We’ll be looking for you with the coffee pot on!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
ST. MARK’S FELLOWSHIP HALL
10:00 TO 11:30 a.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW SO YOU DON’T MISS
THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR INPUT
IN THIS COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS!
Weekly Volunteers Start September 18
St. Mark’s will begin distributing ’Blessings in a Back-
pack’ food to 100 Blair School students each week,
starting September 18. Here’s how it works—volunteers meet each week (usually Fridays) in the
Gathering Place at St. Mark’s around 2:15 p.m. They
load up the ‘ready-to-go’ bags of food and head to Blair
School by 2:20 p.m. Teams then place the bags in the
backpacks of the designated children. All in all, volun-
teers are finished by 3:00 p.m. No advance training is
necessary!
Please sign-up online at http://www.signupgenius.com/
go/30e094da4ab2da31-blessings/ or via the sign-up
sheets located in the narthex—so we know who is
coming and can ensure each week is covered. Ques-
tions? Please contact Sue Beranek at 262-965-5483.
♥ Registration Information ♥
Fall 2015 Session
Healing Hearts of Waukesha County is committed to supporting children and families who are experiencing grief.
They offer a grief peer-support program at no cost to participants. This program provides a safe place to emotion-ally heal. Participants progress through the stages of grief guided by trained volunteers, facilitators and with the
support of others in their small group. Registration is now open for the Fall, 2015 session. Who: Children and teens ages 4 through 18 and significant adults in their lives. Spanish speaking families are welcome. Free childcare is provided for children of adult participants who are younger than 4 years old.
When: Monday Nights at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. September 28, 2015 through December 14, 2015 * A light meal is provided for all participants, starting at 5:30 PM. The group session begins at 6:00 PM.
Where: First United Methodist Church, 121 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186 Cost: Free to all participants. You may register by phone or email. Registration forms and more info can be found on their website, healingheartsofwaukeshaco.org. Have questions? Please contact Julie Mitchell, Program Assistant, at [email protected] or Melissa Minkley,
Program Director at 262-751-0874.
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THE POWER OF A WHISPER Four-Week Small Group Sessions in October
You are invited to participate in four-week small group sessions this October to get to know
others at St. Mark’s and grow in your relationship with God. Through video presentations
and discussion, groups will discover an exciting life directed by God’s whispers. Partici-
pants will learn to live with one ear constantly turned to heaven and one heart ready to
respond to God’s call.
Sign up in the church narthex by September 27. There will be several groups meeting at
several different times in the week. Feel free to sign up even if you cannot make each
session.
Contact Tracy Schrantz or Marcia Marquardt for more information.
TREASURER’S REPORT— THRU JULY 31
Total Income Year-to-Date $169,590
Total Expense Year-to-Date -174,659
Net $ (5,069)
The church is past mid-year and is finishing up the
Summer season. Summer has been anything but slow,
with nine members (youth and advisors) representing
us at the ELCA youth gathering in Detroit. The quilters
donated several quilts to Lutherdale camp for their
Quilt Fest. Wednesday evening services and Thursday
morning Bible study continued throughout the Summer
as well. We hosted the Spoke folk, held a great inter-
generational vacation bible camp, and put up a second
Little Library in front of Blair school. And, these are
just a FEW of our ministries and projects that are
making a difference.
We look forward to the renewed enthusiasm that Fall
brings to church life and to all the faith stories and
strong stewardship that you all bring.
Be strong in your faith and good stewards with what
God has entrusted to you.
Larry Nines
Treasurer
SPOKE FOLK— At St. Mark’s on 7/19/15
Spoke Folk is a Summer biking and musical ministry
tour for participants (15-20 years old) and 10 adult
counselors. Participants are from different states, all
over the country. Each tour bikes during the day and
shares an evening concert/worship service with each
host congregation (such as St. Mark’s on July 19).
Spoke Folk is very passionate about sharing and living
the Gospel through biking, music and community.
Learn more at www.spokefolk.org.
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Sunday school starts September 13Sunday school starts September 13Sunday school starts September 13Sunday school starts September 13thththth!!!!
Come early to register your children the morning of the 13th
or
fill out the form below in advance:
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older,
they will not leave it.they will not leave it.they will not leave it.they will not leave it.
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Sunday School Registra�on Form
Child’s Name_______________________________________________ DOB _____________________
_______________________________________________ _____________________
_______________________________________________ _____________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number_____________________________ Cell phone number __________________________
Parent/Guardian a�ending church ________________________________________________________
Grade in school 2015-2016 ______________________________________________________________
(4K-8th
grade)
Special needs or allergies ________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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424 Hyde Park Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53188
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SPECIAL MUSIC
Sept 6 Jamie Stamborski
Sept 13 A-Men Choir
Sept 20 Praise Singers
Sept 27 Barb Geiger and Tim
Oct 4 Jacob Beranek
Oct 11 Naiza Gohr
Oct 18 Dan and Jamie
Oct 25 Laura Pape and Barb Geiger