Vol. 25 No.7

July, 2011

Life Prosperity

Following the plan of cheerful giving brings with it a promise, a promise made by God, who originated the notion of generous giving: “You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God” (2 Corinthians 9:11).

Clearly Paul had seen this sort of thing happen over and over again. When a person begins to give on the basis of enthusiastic generosity, all sorts of things in life begin to fall into place. Blessings abound and spiritual maturity deepens into Christ-likeness. Abundance flows from the generous life!

Paul noticed that generous people often discovered all kinds of new wealth (spiritual and material) that permitted them to expand the parameters of their generosity. Generous giving is often its own reward as one becomes increasingly excited about giving of self and the spiritual gifts that God has invested in us.

The final result is that thanksgiving will be given to God. One person’s gift becomes the cause of a cry of praise from a score of others. What more could a generous giver want than the satisfaction of knowing that one small sacrifice caused a bountiful number of others to lift their hearts to heaven in worship because they have felt God’s love through the actions of his people?

This lovely symphony in praise of generous giving is Paul’s benediction upon the man or woman who finds it a joy to be gracious in their giving. In contrast to all the selfishness so easily found in our world, this is a refreshing contrast – a testimony to everything Jesus died for and meant to establish when he called a company of generous givers to follow him.

A publication of St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church and School * 2665 North Street * East Troy, Wisconsin 53120

church: 642-3200 * school: 642-3202 * Pastor Kujath: (262) 441-0552 * Pastor Zimpelmann: (414) 702-6717

principal: 642-3678 * e-mail: PastorK@stpaulset.net; PastorZ@stpaulset.net * webpage: www.stpaulset.net

Lutheran School From the Principal’s Desk… July, 2011

t this time of year we celebrate the 4th of July when our forefathers

began a new country. They guaranteed our freedoms as they laid the foundation for our government. We also remember those who served our country in maintaining those freedoms. And let’s not forget to thank God for blessing us with these freedoms. May we never take them for granted.

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on’t forget that St. Paul’s Vacation Bible School is from 9:00-11:30 am during the

week of July 25-29. The theme is God’s Amazing Race. You may register using the form found on the table in the fellowship hall or by calling the school at 642-3202.

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ven though it is just the beginning of July, it is time to start thinking about school in

the fall. We have tried to make the registration process easier and more efficient, so look for your packet of registration materials. Some of it has been completed for you.

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When you come for regi-stration night, remember: immunization information, addresses, phone numbers for work and emergency contacts, email addresses, your daily schedule for bussing purposes, etc.

Athletes will need physicals before they can practice or play. Physicals are good for two years.

3K and 4K registration night is Monday, August 15, from 5:30-8:00 pm.

Grades 5K-8 registration night is Tuesday, August 16, from 6:00-9:00 pm.

ometimes I am asked what parents can do to keep their children sharp and not lose

what they learned in the previous school years.SArguably the two most important subjects in school are reading and math. So, keep your child reading – whether it’s the newspaper, comic books, magazines, books, or directions to make something. It can be read to them, by them, or with them. Just read, read, read. And your children should see you (moms and dads) reading too.

For keeping math skills sharp, have your child help you in the kitchen or with the grocery shopping, painting a room or working in the garden. With a little thought you can find math skills used in most aspects of daily life. Have your child help with the calculations.

will have the privilege of representing our synod at its biennial convention at LPS in

Watertown at the end of July. Please pray for all our synod leaders and delegates as decisions are made to guide our synod. May our congregation and our Wisconsin Synod always remain faithful to God and His Word.

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ave a safe and enjoyable summer while staying connected to your Savior! H

Until next month … Principal Ken White

JULY, 2011Church: 642-3200 Fax: 642-4132 School: 642-3202 e-mail: PastorK@stpaulset.net

Church Secretary: churchoffice@stpaulset.net Pastor Kujath: (262) 441-0552 Principal White: 642-3678 President Bob Biersack: 642-7115 webpage: www.stpaulset.net

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1

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108:00 & 10:30 AM Worship/Communion9:20 AM Adult Bible Class, the Apostles

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6:30 PM Board ofChristian Education7:30 PM Board of Elders

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177:00 AM King’s Men8:00 & 10:30 AM Worship/Communion9:20 AM Adult Bible Class, Families of the Bible

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7:00 PM Board of Stewardship

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318:00 & 10:30 AM Worship/Communion9:20 AM Adult Bible Class, Families of the Bible11:45 Congregation Meeting

JULY ALTAR COMMITTEE: DENISE SAFFRAN AND LISA HANSEN

USHER SCHEDULE (Elders listed in parenthesis)

July 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 3 3 (Scott) 4 (Ralph) 7 (Steve) 10 5 (Scott) 6 (Glenn) 14 (Steve) 17 7 (Max) 8 (Ralph) 21 (Steve) 24 9 (Max) 10 (Glenn) 28 (Steve) 31 11 (Ken) 12 (John V.)

Aug. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7 15 1414 1 221 3 428 5 6

GREETER SCHEDULE

July 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 3 Kris Jenswold Linda Wenck 10 Ernie/Dorothy Recknagel Lou/Dorene Kritz 17 Mike/Denise Saffran Paul/Dixie Kaiser 24 Liz Kujath John V./Bonnie Nelson 31 Ted/Heidi Graser Bob/Donna Bourdo

COUNTERS SCHEDULEJuly Team Aug. Team 3 G 7 D10 H 14 E17 A 21 F24 B 28 G31 C

Usher Teams

* denotes captain1) Nick Cieslik* 684-5104 2) Ray*/Raymond Altenburg 642-5024

Tyler Owens 642-4475 Jason Steinbrenner 642-8722Andy Saffran 642-3257 Jeremy Kurth 492-9482

3) Rick Gruling* 642-7546 4) Ray Zweck* 642-4661

Peter Adsit 642-9009 Chris Bayley 244-7783Dean Kehl 642-7187 Lou Kritz 363-3675Taran Blanchard 642-7440 Dave Gerber 642-9856

Mike Saffran 642-3257 Ed Barels 642-4214

5) Les Syverson* 363-7736 6) Larry*/Logan Jacob 642-7771Paul/Dan/David John/John Jr./Josh

Hahlbeck 642-7861 Maiwald 495-8079Heidi Graser 642-3881 Jim Desing 414-429-9651

7) John Isleb* 642-4550 8) Rick Braunschweig 642-2499

Scott Christenson 594-2008 John Kujath 642-3200Tim/Kaity Jaeck 642-7040 Mike Verbeten 642-1612 Jim/Nathan Holm 642-4508 Caleb Peavy 378-9093

Adam Berge 432-5771 Zach King 642-9009

9) Lu Liepins* 414-791-1848 10) Bob*/Laurie Biersack 642-7115Ron/Ryan Gentele 642-5017 Bob Bourdo 363-7002 Ron Nacker 642-4372 Gregory/Richard Guidry 728-9435Dave Flynn 684-5125 Mike Evrard 642-8545

11) Larry*/Jesse Dickerson 495-2553 12) Max*/Taylor/Austin Wenck534-2387 Larry Bohn 642-2980 Jim Fabian 968-2341

David/Ben Porter 642-7893 Kevin Kadow 642-9542 Bernard Bross 742-5206

13) Paul Kaiser* 642-4566 14) Harvey Altenburg* 642-2526Jim/Ryan Farrell 363-7274 Mark Hagedorn 642-2585 Don/Zach/Tyler Buchanan 642-9241 Scott Recknagel 642-5105 Kyle Gilgenbach 642-7710 Erik Larsen 995-1179

Paul/Kelly Jurek 262-485-205515) Mike Neuman* 363-4654

Steve/Andrew Toth 642-7887 Nate Saffran 642-3257 Dave O’Brien 642-3945

MEMBERSHIP CHANGES DURING JUNE

OUT:

By self-exclusion:NONE

Released by their own request:NONE

By excommunication:NONE

By transfer to another WELS church:Linsey Oliver to Grace Lutheran,

MilwaukeeBy transfer to the kingdom of glory:

NONEBy whereabouts unknown:

NONE

IN:

By Baptism:Nolan Pluess and Kiera Beaudoin

By transfer from another WELS church:Daniel and Amy Peters and daughter, Alivia

from Trinity, Union GroveBy profession of faith:

NONEBy adult confirmation:

Jinessa Pluess and Marie CairnsBy youth confirmation:

Brianna Casper, Sarah Christenson, Kyle Gorst, Jacob Hahlbeck, and Wesley Nelson

By reinstatement:NONE

Membership totals: 611 souls and 484 communicants

5/26 – 6/27 Yea r to date Baptism 0 4Bible Classes Conducted 7 56Bible Information Classes 4 8Confirmation Classes 2 48Counseling Sessions 2 31Funerals 0 1Hospital Calls 0 11Meetings/Organizations 11 55Prospect Visits 1 13 Shut-in Calls 2 54Weddings 1 2 Worship Services Conducted 15 85

Veterans of World War II are dying at an alarming rate everyday

It is a sad, but true fact. It won’t be long and the generation of Americans who fought in Europe, Africa, and the Pacific will no longer be with us and therefore we will lose living pieces of American history. Their stories need to be told and heard. You have an opportunity to read one man’s story. He’s a member of St. Paul’s and he has written the book, Why me, Lord? A Soldier’s Memoirs from WWII. WWII veteran, Lee Amborn, talks about being assigned to the 391st AAA AW BN, Basic Training, active duty in England, Wales and France, being reassigned to the 6850 Internal Security Detachment where in Nuremburg, Germany, he guarded the main Nazi war criminals, and finally, coming home on the Cruiser Portland. To his friends and family he is a hero, which is why he was asked by all of them to tell his story. If you’d like to read his story, contact Lee at (262)-215-5140 or by email: leamborn@live.com. The cost of the book is $25 plus sales tax and shipping and handling (if needed).

~~~~~~~~FROM THE BILITZ FAMILY~~~~~~~

Dear Members of St. Paul’s,

Our family would like to say thanks and good bye to our church and school family. We will definitely miss all of the friendships we’ve made here the past 12 years.Thank you for calling me, Sarah, to teach and supporting me in that ministry for a short while. We appreciate the Christian education our children received – what a blessing for us as parents!We plan to visit when we are able, and we welcome you to visit us if you are in the area. It is difficult to leave, but we’re comforted by the promise of a wonderful reunion in heaven!

In His Name,Ben, Sarah, Anna, Lydia, and Isaac Bilitz

7/1 Leslie Syverson 7/2 Jennifer Guidry 7/2 George Schmidter7/2 Trudy Schulz 7/2 Darlene Wright 7/3 Hollyann Schultz7/5 Mark Kuglitsch 7/6 Heather Taubert 7/6 Judy Taubert7/6 Annabelle Verbeten 7/7 Steven Rodefer 7/8 Marjorie Schultz7/9 Nicholas Biersack 7/9 Michael Verbeten 7/10 Elizabeth Isleb7/10 Carolyn Smith 7/12 Shaelin Zapfe 7/13 Luke Gorst7/13 Kelly Hill 7/13 Marlan Vosberg 7/14 Lucas Hall7/14 Wendy Sparacino 7/15 Raymond Altenburg 7/15 Amie Wasyliw7/16 Art Peavy 7/17 Emily Blanchard 7/17 Sonia Hass7/17 Andrew Saffran 7/18 Raymond Altenburg 7/18 Allen Lee7/19 Amy Owens 7/19 Gary Wendorf 7/20 Bernard Bross7/20 Diana Mueller 7/20 Joanne Straub 7/21 Karen Mielke7/22 Jonathan Kurth 7/22 Wesley Nelson 7/23 Bradley Allen7/23 John Maiwald 7/23 Allen Olson 7/23 Kandi Olson7/23 Juliet Steinbrenner 7/24 Allyson Jaeck 7/27 Wayne Blanchard7/28 Kiera Beaudoin 7/29 Randy Domres 7/29 Alrick Gruling7/30 Andrew Straub 7/31 Sarah Bilitz 7/31 Rhianna Farrell

7/3/1998 Mr. & Mrs. David Flynn7/3/1973 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bruening7/4/2009 Mr. & Mrs. James Chesebro7/5/1969 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kuglitsch7/6/2001 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Straub7/7/1946 Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Recknagel7/7/1979 Mr. & Mrs. Louis Kritz7/13/1996 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Strunsee7/14/2007 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Greeson7/15/2000 Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Cieslik7/17/1982 Mr. & Mrs. Keith Kadow7/18/1987 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Holm7/21/1962 Mr. Marvin Willms7/21/1973 Mr. & Mrs. John Mielke7/22/1989 Mr. & Mrs. James Bira7/24/1999 Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Smith7/24/1993 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Muszynski

7/27/1985 Mr. & Mrs. John Jenswold7/27/1991 Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Blanchard7/27/1996 Mr. & Mrs. James Ferry7/28/1979 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Saffran7/28/1956 Mr. & Mrs. Ludis Liepins

OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE A SPECIAL GIFT

A special gift is defined as something given over and above your regular offering, e.g.: a memorial in memory of a loved one; a gift to mark a significant event in your life: wedding anniversary, baptism of a child, etc.; a thankoffering for blessings received; or a host of other reasons for wanting to give a special gift. The special gift can be given for the ongoing work of the congregation (the ministry plan, which includes the church, school and preschool) or you can choose from the list below. If you would prefer not to designate your special gift, it will be used in the following way: 10% will be given as a gift to the on-going work of the WELS; 10% will be given to St. Paul’s Christian Education Scholarship Fund; 10% will be given to the WELS Tuition Assistance Fund; 20% will allocated to the Board of Trustees (or their successors)to be used for special needs pertaining to our facilities; and, 50% will be applied to the mortgage principal.The guideline for giving a special gift is that if the gift is not given for the ongoing work of the congregation (the ministry plan), the special gift must completely fund at least one of the items you can choose from the list below. No new fund will be established to accumulate monies while waiting for a “project” to be completely funded. Please give your special gift (checks should be made out to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church) to either one of the pastors, one of the teachers, the school secretary, or place it in the offering plate. Please specifically indicate what your special gift is for.

The ministry plan for St. Paul’s congregation (on-going)Your gift will support the ongoing work of St. Paul’s congregation, which includes the church, school and preschool.

Cost: any amount you’d like to give

St. Paul’s Christian Education Scholarship Fund (on-going)As a stand alone fund, this fund seeks to accumulate gifts that will be used to offer scholarships to members of St. Paul’s who want to attend a WELS high school, college or seminary.

Cost: any amount you’d like to give

Various items for St. Paul’s School and Preschool (on-going)

Cost: ranging from $1200 to under $10A prioritized list can be found at the end of this list.

An “induction loop” system in the church for people with hearing aids. (2008)This system will help make speech more intelligible for our members and guests who use hearing aids that have a telecoil. The loop system is not visible to its users. No equipment to collect. No batteries to check. No headphones to wear. It uses people’s hearing aids that have a telecoil.

Cost: $2,050 (2008 price)

Video system for the church (2008)A permanently mounted system to allow for video presentations (PowerPoint, DVD/Videos [WELS Connection], projection of songs, etc.) in the sanctuary so that a video cart, cords, speakers and screen are not taking up floor space in the chancel.

Cost: $17,320 (2008 price)

Complete 3 octave handbell set (2009)These instruments will allow more people to become involved in the music ministry of St. Paul’s. People who have an interest in praising God through music, but feel they can’t sing, would have a way to use their talents.

Cost: $11,560 (2009 price)

Yamaha CLP-370 Clavinova (electric keyboard for the church)This state-of-the art instrument will be a great addition to our music program for the church and school. It will give the music coordinator the ability to easily record accompaniments for rehearsals, solos, and instrumental arrangements. It will have computer interface options capable of downloading music to be used by choirs or for congregational singing. It will also have the ability to make copies to give to people for individual practice at home. This price is a real deal given to churches.

Cost: $2,999 (2010 price)

Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Scholarship Fund (on-going)A gift to this fund will provide financial assistance to men who are studying to pastors in the WELS.

Books for church library (on-going)Good Christian literature is being printed and it would be advantageous to offer this to the members of the congregation.

Cost: @$20/book

Kitchen equipment (on-going)Cost: $5-$1600

½ size sheet pan - $5; full size sheet pan - $11; 12” fry pan - $30;14” fry pan - $43; 10 qt. Sauce pan - $30; 12” SS strainer - $27;24 qt. Stock pot - $69; 8qt glass punch bowl - $117; Countertop convection oven - $1600The equipment is used to facilitate fellowship events as well as many other events which the congregation hosts.

If you have questions about any of these items, please contact Pastor Kujath or a member of the Board of Stewardship: Jim Schwartz, Paul Kaiser or Dave Flynn; or a member of the school staff – they can give you directions for how to go about giving a special gift.

New items will be added as existing opportunities are funded.

Special gifts have allowed the following to be purchased since 2007: an AED (automatic external defibrillator); a grand piano; air conditioning for the fellowship hall; all new pew Bibles; 125 copies of the Christian Worship Supplement; 2 Symbols of Faith worship banners; 90 padded chairs for the fellowship hall; an MP-3 player for the kindergarten room and a flannel board and blocks for the preschool; SMART boards for the school; LCD projectors for the school, acrylic display racks for the hallway, pew candlesticks; welcome mats with the school logo, flat screen monitors. Thank You!

School Wish List (7/13/2010) items are priority items

Preschool*Bound carpet piece ($275)*Flannelboards ($20)Large wooden blocks ($1200)Classifying mats ($15 Nasco)

Unique paint brushes ($20 Nasco)

KindergartenHeadphone and Mic ($25 Target)Making Connections: Movement, Music, & Literacy ($28 Responsive Classroom)Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14 ($20 Responsive Classroom)Instructional Approaches: Time to Teach, Time to Learn ($20 Responsive Classroom)Learning Through Academic Choice ($18 Responsive Classroom)Literacy Work Stations: Making Centers Work ($22 Responsive Classroom)Reading with Meaning: Teaching Comprehension ($23 Responsive Classroom)

Grades 1-2Famous Artist Children’s Book ($125)GeoSafari ($85 from Classroom Direct)

AC Adapter ($10)Headphones ($17)Lesson Packs ($15 each)

Super Science Activities Set ($60 from Classroom Direct)Butterfly Pavilion ($28 from Classroom Direct)Washable Bits & Pieces Glitter Glue Set ($30 from Becker’s)Weights & Measures Kit ($75.99 Childcraft)

Grades 3-4Software

Balance ($10 Atari)Locomotion ($10 Atari)SPY Fox: Operation Ozone ($10 Atari)Mia’s Math Adventure: Just in Time ($18 Academicsuperstore.com)Math Success CD ROM ($15 Scholastic)Soccer Math CD ROM ($10 Scholastic)

Guinness Book of World Records 2009Safco Wood/Corrugated Literature Organizers ($65 Classroomdirect.com)Retell a Story cubes ($10 Classroomdirect.com)Reading Comprehension cubes ($10 Classroomdirect.com)Political Maps & Globes ($65 Classroomdirect.com)Multi-color Scratch Art Boards ($20 saxarts.com)

Grades 5-6Interact Learning Plan $150)Green Model House ($100)Crystal Clusters & Geodes ($50)Document camera ($850 Smart)Recycled Robots ($15 each)

Grades 7-8*Education Resource Kit for Lego Mindstorm ($70 Robotics Lego Education)*Robotics Projects Map ($17 Robotics Lego Education)Refraction cups ($2.50 each from Arborsci.com – up to 5 sets)Human Body in Action DVD series (10 videos at $40 each)Atmospheric mat ($21 from Arborsci.com)Soda pop science lab kit ($59 from Freyscientific.com)Economy cart ($16 from Freyscientific.com)Ballistics car ($76 from Freyscientific.com)Galileo thermometers ($15 from Freyscientific.com)

School*Paint school logo on gym wall*Lettering on exterior of school saying “St. Paul’s Lutheran School” ($500-700 depending on size, style, and pending

Council approval)Speakers for the Smartboards ($300 each classroom)Locking cabinet for the expensive gym equipment

Accelerated Reader “tapes” (~$160 each)Microscopic life slides, set of 6 ($25 from Freyscientific.com)Roller paper cutter (37 1/2”) – ($325 USI, p. 10)

REMINDER: WE HAVE A CHURCH LIBRARY. The Books Are In The Fellowship HallPlease use the library as we have many books that should be of interest and benefit. The church library can be used whenever you have an opportunity. There are no specific times. Date and sign your name on the library card from the book and put it in the box marked cards. Return books should be put in the plastic case in the fellowship library area. If a book has been checked out for more than four weeks, we will put a reminder note in your church mailbox asking you to date and sign the library card again. Use the church library as a tool to strengthen your Christian faith. If you have any questions, please talk to Loretta Adsit, Marianne Neuman, or Pastor Kujath.

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Looking for a good price or discount on office supplies or equipment? Office Depot is offering the same price discounts to WELS members as to WELS institutions (like our church and school). You must pay by credit card; shipping to your home is FREE. Simply go to the following link and create your own account:https://oadams.officedepot.com/registrations/wels_pf.php. Similar deals are available through Hewlett-Packard: www.hp.com/buy/welsmembers.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION!If you are looking to purchase a Bible, Christian books, cards or gifts, please consider visiting Northwestern Publishing House (our synod’s Christian bookstore) at 1250 N. 113th Street in Milwaukee. You can also order online at www.nph.net or by phone: 800-662-6022. They are also offering a new program called: NPH Extra which provides you with double rewards: a $5 savings code for every $75 in purchases and a 1% rebate for St. Paul’s Church (the rebate will be applied to St. Paul’s Ministry Plan). Ask about the program when you visit the store or for more information visit: www.nph.net/NPHextra.  

*******************************Pick up your copy of Guidelines for a Funeral/memorial service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church from the tract rack in the hallway. This can be a useful tool, whether you are preplanning your own or if you are the person appointed by the deceased to handle the arrangements.

King’s Men is a ministry open to all adult men of St. Paul’s to encourage them to be men of the Word so they can be men of their word. King’s Men meets the third Sunday of every month at 7:00 a.m. at Burger King in East Troy. The men pray for the Bible study and for one another. King’s Men has covered such topics as the resurrection, a study of one of the characters or books of the Bible like Joshua, how the men can share the good news with others, how to make your wife feel like she is the most important person in the world, promises of a father to his children, and many other timely subjects which attempt to help men honor God and all God’s children in this world. The leader of King’s Men is John V. Nelson. For further information, you can call him at 363-8168 or e-mail him at jvnelson@centurytel.net.