1. Our Saviour’s Voice
Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 120 S. Henry Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54302
(920) 468-4065
March 2014
2013The Snow Winter of 2013-2014
Has it been a long winter for us here in Northeast
Wisconsin? Yes. But it was worse 133 years ago not so
far from here…
their grain milled, or with their fuel supplies for the
winter in place. By January the train service was
almost entirely suspended from the region. Railroads
hired scores of men to dig out the tracks but it was a
wasted effort: As soon as they had finished shoveling a
stretch of line, a new storm arrived, filling up the line
and leaving their work useless.
The Snow Winter of 1880–1881
Wikipedia tells us,
“The winter of 1880–
1881 is widely
considered the most
severe winter ever
known in the United
States. Many children
– and their parents –
learned of ‘The Snow
Winter’ through the
children's book The
Long Winter by Laura
Ingalls Wilder, in
which the author tells of her family's efforts to survive.
The snow arrived in October 1880 and blizzard
followed blizzard throughout the winter and into
March 1881, leaving many areas snowbound
throughout the entire winter. Accurate details in
Wilder's novel include the blizzards' frequency and the
deep cold, the Chicago and North Western Railway
stopping trains until the spring thaw because the snow
made the tracks impassable, the near-starvation of the
townspeople, and the courage of her husband Almanzo
and another man, who ventured out on the open prairie
in search of a cache of wheat that no one was even sure
existed.
There were no winter thaws and on February 2, 1881, a
second massive blizzard struck that lasted for nine
days. In the towns the streets were filled with solid
drifts to the tops of the buildings and tunneling was
needed to secure passage about town. Homes and barns
were completely
covered,
compelling farmers
to tunnel to reach
and feed their
stock.
When the snow
finally melted in
late spring of 1881,
huge sections of
the plains were
flooded. Massive ice jams clogged the Missouri River
and when they broke the downstream areas were
ravaged. Most of the town of Yankton, in what is now
South Dakota, was washed away when the river
overflowed its banks.(1)”
Here in Wisconsin, it has been a long winter, hasn’t it?
There has been a run of colds and a slew of the flu.
Cabin fever has been known to depress, discourage and
disperse friends to distant home fireplaces. Lonely
comrades are isolated, shivering and sulking, as they
wait for the spring thaw.
The October blizzard brought snowfalls so deep that
two-story homes had snow up to the second floor
windows. No one was prepared for the deep snow so
early in the season and farmers all over the region were
caught before their crops had even been harvested,
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2. How about being ‘A Monk for a Month’? Could we do
that while we wait for Spring? What can we do in these
weeks, in our secluded indoor time, to build our faith?
Here are some ideas…
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Symptoms of Cabin Fever
The American Medical Association and the American
Psychiatric Association characterize the symptoms of
Cabin Fever (SAD) triggered by the onset of
fall/winter as follows:
1. Read a book of the Bible every day
2. Give up a couple of TV hours and pray for one to
two hours
3. Read faith-building books, a chapter a day
Feeling sad or depressed
4. Invite a friend over for fellowship…tea and
crumpets, maybe [What are crumpets, anyway?]
5. Actually count your blessings, writing them down
every morning
6. Sing faith-building music, alone or with someone
[I would sing alone, myself]
7. Turn off the television every other day and play
faith-building music to fill the air
8. Turn off everything for an hour or two each day
and meditate on the Holy Trinity
9. Think of some things you really love
10. Pray about who could use it more than yourself
11. Give away something you really love
12. Force yourself out of the house to serve someone
in need
13. Pray for more snow so that you can continue these
spiritual exercises
14. Forgive me for including that last item
15. Pray for Spring to arrive so you can stomp in
puddles!
Lethargy
Difficulty in Concentrating
Craving for carbohydrates or sugar
Difficulty walking in the morning
Sleep disturbance
Social withdrawal
Reduced productivity
Irritability
Making the Most of Cabin Fever
Spring is just around the corner. Or is it? There is still
enough indoor time left to use it to our spiritual
advantage. While we want out of the house, some folks
actually crave going into a place alone, away from the
world, to be isolated like we have been this winter.
Why? Why do monks become monks? That is, what
advantage is there in voluntary “Cabin fever”?
God bless your toes everyone!
The Middle Ages were from the 5th to the 15th century.
For monks of that time, it was a commitment for life.
The primary reasons for becoming a Medieval monk
were to:
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Pastor Dave
(1) Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard#The_Snow_Winter_of_1880.E2.80
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Devote their lives to serving God
Live a life in a secure retreat
Escape from a violent world
Lead a quiet and peaceful life
CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY RESULTS
Do you remember that 12 page survey you completed a year ago? Well, we now have compiled the
results and are ready to share them with you. Copies of the compilation are available at the
Welcome Center. If you receive this newsletter by MAIL and want the results mailed to you as well,
please contact Michelle in the office at (920) 468-4065 to request a copy.
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3. FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY
Our Saviour’s fish fry is held on the 2 nd Friday each month September thru May.
The last three dates of this year are March 14, April 11 and May 9. Gift
certificates are available at the Welcome Center or from the church office for
any amount (minimum $10) and are valid for one year from the date of
purchase. Say thanks to a friend, neighbor or co-worker with a gift certificate
and introduce them to what we call ‘the best fish fry in town’!
OFFICIAL ACTS
Membership Changes
IN:
Crystal Hladilek, transfer from Bethany Lutheran, Kohler, WI (LCMS)
Jolie Wavrunek, transfer from Bethany Lutheran, Kaukauna, WI (LCMS)
Jennifer Jankiewicz, transfer from Peace Lutheran, Eau Claire, WI (LCMS)
OUT: Kara (Bretzman) Wallisch, transfer to Bethlehem Lutheran, Sun Prairie, WI (LCMS)
OSLC Usher
April 2014
Day: Date:
Service:
Lead
Usher Team:
Wed. 02-Apr 4:00 pm
Wed. 02-Apr 6:30 pm
Rich Spangenberg
Norman Krueger
† (Youth)
Sun. 06-Apr 7:45 am
John Kielpikowski
Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; † UN
Sun. 06-Apr 9:15 am
Dave Wians
Lonnie Peerenboom; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer; † UN; † UN
† UN; † UN; † UN
Sun. 06-Apr 10:45 am Royal Bruhn
Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Wed. 09-Apr 4:00 pm
Wed. 09-Apr 6:30 pm
Rich Spangenberg
Charles Arthur
† (Youth)
Sun. 13-Apr 7:45 am
Matthew Dalebroux
Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 13-Apr 9:15 am
Randy Vande Hei
Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Chelsea & Rachel Van
Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 13-Apr 10:45 am Gerald Buechner
Carmen & Lloyd Leuthne; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 17-Apr 4:00 pm
Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Mike Charles
Thu. 17-Apr 6:30 pm Paul Kuehl
Fri.
18-Apr 12:15 pm Royal Bruhn
Fri.
18-Apr 7:00 pm
Bill Baneck; † UN; † UN
Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Norman Krueger
† UN; † UN; † UN
Sun. 20-Apr 6:00 am
Mike Morgan
Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 20-Apr 7:45 am
Allen Knaus
Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 20-Apr 9:15 am
David Bitters
Shelly & Robin William; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Trey Boerschinger; Jim Parks
Sun. 20-Apr 10:45 am Gerald Buechner
Thu. 24-Apr 6:30 pm Charles Arthur
Carmen & Lloyd Leuthne; Rich Spangenberg
Sun. 27-Apr 7:45 am
John Kielpikowski
Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; † UN
Sun. 27-Apr 9:15 am
Wendy
Roxanne & Randy Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Jack Grant; Mitch Waniger
Sun. 27-Apr 10:45 am Mike Charles
Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
† UN -Usher Needed: If you'd like to volunteer as an usher; Please contact the Lead usher of the group you'd like
Or, contact Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014 or email
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4. CALENDAR ALERT - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS will be held June 23-27, 2014. We are again
inviting Camp Luther to lead our 1st – 5th graders this
year. Preschool thru Kindergarten students will enjoy
the theme – Weird Animals: Where Jesus’ Love is One
of a Kind. We are also looking at the possibility of
expanding the day’s events to include afternoon and/or
evening events. Stay tuned for details but put these
dates on your calendar now! ☺
2014 WORSHIP SERVICES THIS LENTEN SEASON
This year, mid-week services will again be held on Wednesdays, beginning with Ash
Wednesday on March 5. Service times are 4:00pm and 6:30pm. We are working on
offering a meal between these services. If you can help, please contact Pastor Greg at
greg@oslc-gb.org or call the office at (920) 468-4065.
Palm Sunday brings the Sunday school children’s Lenten Pageant in the 10:45am time
slot. Maundy Thursday services will be at 4:00pm and 6:30pm; Good Friday services will
be held at 12:15pm (with the Sanctuary open for medication on the ‘Seven Words’ until
3pm) and 7:00 pm.
Easter Sunday includes a 5:00am Silent Prayer Vigil followed by a 6:00am Sunrise Service.
We will also hold services at 7:45am, 9:15am and 10:45am as usual.
Ash Wednesday:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
Forward in Christ—As Resolute Followers
Forward in Christ—With Undisguised Faithfulness
Forward in Christ—With Self-Control
Forward in Christ—
With Uncompromising Loyalty to the Truth
April 2:
Forward in Christ—With a Repentant Heart
April 9:
Forward in Christ—With a Bold Confession
Palm Sunday:
Forward in Christ—He Is the King of Hearts
Maundy Thursday: Forward in Christ—In a Celebration
Good Friday:
Forward in Christ—
Knowing That Love and Justice Meet at the Cross
Do you want to serve our Lord in a creative way?
Do you have experience in layout and design and
editing? OSLC is seeking someone special to serve as
the Editor of this newsletter, The Voice Online. Content
provided! Interested? See Pastor Dave or email him at
dave@oslc-gb.org.
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5. AUTOMATION MAKES GIVING SIMPLE
Dear Brothers and Sisters at OSLC,
The Board of Stewardship wants to encourage you to consider signing up for a
wonderful program endorsed by the Thrivent Financial Credit Union. The program
is called SimplyGiving® and it is just what the name sounds like! It is an easy way
to set up automated giving to further God's work here at OSLC.
This service enables your weekly or monthly offerings to be automatically
deducted from your checking or savings account. This is similar to the idea behind
many of the automated "bill-pay" options that you may already use. Just a couple
of advantages of using the program include:
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Less work for you - no more having to remember the checkbook on Sunday
morning or trying to recall whether or not you already gave your tithe / gift
during a particular month.
Your support of the church continues, even during family vacations and
work related travel, when you are unable to physically attend services.
It’s easy to get your household in the SimplyGiving® program. Just complete an
Authorization Form (found in the tall brochure holder in the office hallway) and
return it to Michelle in the office. You determine the beginning date (please allow
a minimum of 5 business days for processing the first donation), the amount per
draw and how often to donate.
If you have any questions, please call Michelle in the office at (920) 468-4065 or
email her at info@oslc-gb.org.
FLOWERS
FLOWERS FOR EASTER CELEBRATION
Once again, we would like to offer you the opportunity to purchase flowers
to beautify the altar on Easter Sunday. Plants are available for $10 each.
Please sign up in the Narthex or contact Michelle in the office at (920) 4684065 by March 30. After you put your name and the message regarding your
dedication, please place your $10 donation in a special envelope, available near
the signup sheet, including your name and envelope number, if known.
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6. NONDONATIONS…
NATIONS…A
NON-CASH DONATIONS…A SUMMARY
There are many ways, other than with cash, that you can provide help to Our Saviour
Lutheran Church and/or our missions, such as Green Bay Trinity Lutheran School and
Camp Luther. We collect items that some may say have no value…but we receive a
monetary return or other benefit so please bring them to church and place in the
appropriate box or drawer.
Empty ink jet cartridges from any brand printer
Caps/Pouch certificates from Nature’s Touch (Kwik Trip) milk
Labels for Education
Box Tops for Education
Tyson ‘Project A+’ labels.
Used cell phones
Manufacturers’ coupons, even those that are recently expired
Coke Points/Codes
Donate items for the Super Sale in August (kitchen, bath, yard & more)
Donate items for the Kids’ Only sale in May (clothes, toys, furniture and more)
UNDERCOVER CHALLENGE A SUCCESS
Donations received at Our Saviour and donated to the ‘A Pair and a Spare –
An Undercover Challenge’ were picked up on February 11. The total donation
included 159 pairs of socks, 95 pairs of underwear, 4 t-shirts and 1 pair of
pajama bottoms. These donations were gratefully received by the Brown
County Homeless and Housing Coalition. Thank you for your participation.
HOMELESS
HELP FOR THE HOMELESS
This is an annual collection of personal hygiene and household cleaning
products. This year’s campaign will run until March 30. Items focused on for
this collection are personal hygiene items (deodorant, soap, toothpaste,
toothbrushes, etc.) as well as cleaning supplies (Mr. Clean, dish-wash liquid,
laundry soap, etc.). All items collected will be distributed to local homeless
shelters and to needy individuals through local non-profit venues that focus
on helping those in need in our area.
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7. Advertisements in the business directory help Our Saviour defray the cost of ‘The Voice”
each month. If you would like to advertise, please contact Michelle in the Church office
at (920) 468-4065 or info@oslc-gb.org. Please support the sponsors who help support us.
“Our Saviour’s Voice” is published monthly by Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Green
Bay, Wisconsin. Vacancy Editor, Michelle Burhite. Please feel free to contact the church
office with constructive suggestions and/or comments at info@oslc-gb.org. Thanks to
those who have already commented! We are always seeking more congregational input
and submissions.
OUR SAVIOUR STAFF
Senior Pastor – David H. Hatch
(920) 609-0248
dave@oslc-gb.org
Associate Pastor – Greg Hovland
(920) 544-3614
greg@oslc-gb.org
Church Office – Michelle Burhite
(920) 468-4065
info@oslc-gb.org
Preschool Director – Christina Scholz (920) 468-3596
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christina@oslc-gb.org

8. April Flynn is a second grade Sunday school teacher at Our Saviour Lutheran Church. Family
and friends are partnering with the non-profit organization, Community Benefit Tree, to hold
this Celebration of Support Event for Jase. Please consider coming to the celebration and
spread the word! For more information, go to http://communitybenefittree.org/our-specialops-cos-event.html or https://www.facebook.com/events/246237512196495/.
We need volunteers to help at the event or to bake for the bake sale. Bake sale donation
sheets are on the bulletin board in the office hallway. For more information, contact Heidi
Krause at 920-265-1082 or Heidi.krause@hotmail.com.
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9. March 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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*The Story Bible Study 31-week series – Topic goes Tuesday thru Sunday
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5 Ash Wednesday
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7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study
9:15am Praise Worship
9:15am Bible Study
9:30am Sunday school
10:30am How Should We
10:45am Trad Worship
6pm DT2 Bible Study
3:30pm Future Blazers
6:30pm Board of Elders
7am Bible Study*
9am Bible Study*
10:30am Staff Meeting
3:30pm Future Blazers
6:30pm Financial Peace
7pm Choir Practice
3pm Youth Night
4:00 pm Worship
5:00 pm Potluck Dinner
6:30 pm Worship
7pm Praise Band
3:30pm Future Blazers
3:30pm Future Blazers
8am Youth at Paul’s
Pantry
9 MITE BOX SUNDAY
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7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study*
9:15am Praise Worship
w/Holy Baptism
9:15am Bible Study*
9:30am Sunday school
10:30am How Should We
10:45am Trad Worship
6pm DT2 Bible Study
1pm Chicks w/Stix
3:30pm Future Blazers
6pm P&F
6:45pm Council
7am Bible Study*
9am Bible Study*
10:30am Staff Meeting
3:30pm Future Blazers
6:30pm Financial Peace
7pm Choir Practice
3pm Youth Night
4:00 pm Worship
5:00 pm Meal?
6:30 pm Worship
7pm Praise Band
7:30pm Youth Board
4pm Fish Fry Prep
5pm Monthly Fish Fry
5pm Laluzerne/Wenman
Wedding Rehearsal
8pm Youth Cosmic
Bowling at Gutter Bowl
2:00 pm
Laluzerne/Wenman
Wedding
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17 St Patrick’s Day
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7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study*
9:15am Praise Worship
w/SS Assistance
9:15am Bible Study*
9:30am Sunday school
10:30am Bible Study
10:45am Trad Worship
6pm DT2 Bible Study
3:30pm Future Blazers
7am Bible Study*
9am Bible Study*
10:30am Staff Meeting
3pm Youth Night
4:00 pm Worship
5:00 pm Meal?
6:30 pm Worship
7pm Praise Band
3:30pm Future Blazers
3:30pm Future Blazers
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7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study*
9:15am Praise Worship
w/Holy Baptism
9:15am Bible Study*
9:30am Sunday school
10:30am Bible Study
10:45am Trad Worship
6pm DT2 Bible Study
6:30pm GBLSA
7pm Stewardship
7am Bible Study*
9am Bible Study*
10:30am Staff Meeting
7pm Choir Practice
3pm Youth Night
4:00 pm Worship
5:00 pm Meal by LWML
6:30 pm Worship
7pm Praise Band
No Preschool or Trinity
Classes – Spring Break
No Preschool or Trinity
Classes – Spring Break
No Preschool or Trinity
Classes – Spring Break
No Preschool or Trinity
Classes – Spring Break
No Preschool or Trinity
Classes – Spring Break
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Don’t forget: March 9 – Daylight Saving Time (clocks ‘spring ahead’ one hour) begins at 2am
7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study*
9:15am Praise Worship
9:15am Bible Study*
9:30am Sunday school
10:30am Bible Study
10:45am Trad Worship
6pm DT2 Bible Study
3:30 pm Future Blazers
7pm Board of Ed
3:30pm Future Blazers
6:30pm Financial Peace
7pm Choir Practice
No Preschool Classes
2am Sunday –
Daylight Saving Time
(Spring Ahead)
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Wednesday Night Meals – We are working to arrange for meals on Wednesday nights during Lent between 5 and 6:30pm.
A couple of those dates are scheduled. Keep an eye on the weekly announcement sheets for updates. Contact Pastor
Greg is your group wants to sponsor a meal.