1. JUNE 2012 VOLUME I, ISSUE 6
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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH—GREEN BAY WIS.
Aligning Ourselves to True North on High School
The Moral Compass Senior Edition
Pastor Dave Hatch
North never changes, is wrong. The “Webster Learner instantly with a signature. Today,
that correct? Yes and no. There Dictionary” defines Moral Com- in some states or localities,
are two North Poles. pass as, "something that helps a prostitution is legal. The Cultural
1. ) Th e r e i s t h e person make choices about what Moral Compass points to what
“Magnetic North,” the under- is right, effective, etc..." the majority feels, senses, desires
earth magnetic field that attracts Man’s Moral Compass and decides what is their North.
the needle on a compass. points to two separate “North The Cultural Moral Compass is
Magnetic North, as it is Poles”. inconsistent and unreliable, its
reported, is moving about 40 1.) Like the Earth’s ever- definition of right and wrong
miles per year. It changes moving Magnetic North Pole, change with time and place and
continually. That means when the Cultural Moral Compass mean different things to different
the needle on your compass points to a different North at people. Every person and culture
points to North, it is pointing to different times and changes has some sort of guide that is his
a different location, by forty or depending of the desires, or her Moral Compass.
so miles, each year. It is understanding, senses and vote 2.) For those who follow
inconsistent and unreliable. of the majority of people or that Christ, God’s Moral Compass is
2.) There is “True of the few in control. For fixed on something like Earth’s
North,” which is the exact fixed example, President Abraham True North, on unmovable
location where the earth’s axis Lincoln issued the Emancipation principles, laws, truths, standards
spins, like on the uppermost Proclamation on January 1, and Divine expectations. For the
point of a spinning child’s toy 1863, as the nation approached Christian, the definition of right
top. This point never moves, its third year of bloody civil war. and wrong never change with
period. It is unmovable. The proclamation declared "that time and place and are to be
People have a all persons held as slaves" within understood b y ever yone,
compass too, an the rebellious states "are, and everywhere, as the same. We
internal Moral henceforward shall be free." know that True North as the
Compass. That Before that date in America, the unmovable Ten Commandments.
moral compass Moral Compass of the culture
points to what and legal system, declared that
is right, and slavery was acceptable. With the
points away Emancipation Proclamation, the
from what is Cultural Moral Compass shifted, Continued on page 2…
2. … From page 1.
The Cultural Moral Compass is like Magnetic North, it moves. National
Geographic says, “Earth's north magnetic pole is racing toward Russia at almost 40
miles (64 kilometers) a year due to magnetic changes in the planet's core, new research
says.”
Look at the definition of compass represents the Sin convinces us that if everyone
“Moral Compass” again, verities of life, we must is doing something and they call
“something that helps a person develop our value system it okay, it must be right.
make choices about what is with deep respect for Is our compass heading
right, effective, etc.." “true north” principles.” on man’s standards or God’s? If
For us, what is that Covey, Stephen R. (2009 off course, if you have lost your
“something” to which our -12-02). Principle- way, take that misstep to the
Moral Compass points? Is it Centered Leadership cross, apply grace, and follow
God’s definition of right and (Stephen R Covey Set) close to Him.
wrong, as described in His (p. 94). RosettaBooks - We are not saved by the
Word, or the world’s ever A. Kindle Edition. Ten Commandments. Christ died
changing definition? All of this said, you are to fulfill them because we could
In the book, “Principle invited to observe the world not. Yet, now, after having been
Centered Leadership,” author around you, on the street, from redeemed, the Commandments
Steven Covey devotes an entire the newspaper, from the evening come alive as our guide to what
chapter to the Moral Compass. news on television, and see, is is right, what is wrong, and how
Describing witnessing a the world creating their own to love.
mugging in New York, he definition of right and wrong? Do you have those
writes… Or, are they pointed to God’s commandments memorized yet?
True North, His unmovable How about polishing that
“They [the gang of principles of right and wrong. compass?
muggers] lacked an More so, examine your own life,
internal moral compass. are you being guided by what
Principles are like a culture says is good and
compass. A compass has acceptable, or by God’s
a true north that is definition of right and wrong?
objective and external, The Scripture is clear;
that reflects natural everyone has His law written on
laws or principles, as their hearts. But sin in us
opposed to values that deceives us, lures us off course,
are subjective and convinces us by comparisons
internal. Because the and rationalizes wrong as right.
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Alaina Joy Rentmeester THANK YOU
Born: February 15, 2012
OSLC Baptized: May 6, 2012
Daughter of Eric and Megan
TO EVERYONE
WHO HELPED US
official acts Rentmeester
Membership Changes WITH THE
IN: Chad and Natalie STICKY AND
Levanetz, and minor baptized
Weddings:
child Elijah, transfer from Fox SUCCESSFUL
Kelley Jean Busch and Thomas
Edward Tessmann
Point Lutheran Church, Fox PIE-IN-THE-FACE
Point, WI (ELCA)
United at Our Saviour on
Yvonne Moore and FUNDRAISER!
April 13, 2012
minor baptized child John
Lisa Marie Smurawa and James
Robinson, transfer from Pilgrim - OSLC Youth
Horace Nash
Lutheran Church, Green Bay,
United at Our Saviour on
WI (LCMS)
April 20, 2012
Received their Crown:
Amanda Leigh Richter and Travis
Ardis M. Picard
John Hetrick
December 23, 1922 - March 25,
United at Our Saviour on
2012
May 11, 2012
Funeral service held on April 28,
Baptisms:
2012.
Luke Rudy Levanetz
Robert L. Perrin
Born: October 15, 2010
September 24, 1935 - May 5,
Baptized: April 22, 2012
2012
Son of Chad and Natalie
Funeral service held on May 10,
Levanetz
2012
Sky is the limit at this year’s vacation Bible school
There are just a few The theme this year is college age) and adults are
days left to register for this “Sky-Everything is possible needed for many areas! If
year’s vacation Bible with God.” Camp Luther will, you work and cannot
school. Registration forms again, lead our children in volunteer during our
can be found at the second through fifth grades scheduled hours, you can
Welcome Center at church while our own volunteers help by providing some of the
or can be emailed to you work with the pre- snacks and supplies for
(send an email request kindergarten through 1st crafts or games. Watch the
to info@oslc-gb.org). We grade students. PK children weekly announcement
invite you to join us Monday, must be at least three years sheets for details.
June 18 through Thursday, of age (as of 9/1/2011) and If you have any
June 21 from 9:00 a.m. until potty-trained. questions, please call Donna
12:00 p.m. Registrations VBS is in need of Biebel at 468-5547.
are requested no later volunteers. Middle school
than June 4th. and older students (including
4. Congrats Trey Boerschinger is the
grandson of Bob and Fay Boerschiner. He will
seniors of graduate from Preble High School on May 31.
Trey’s love of cooking will take him to Fox
2012! Valley Technical College for the culinary arts
program. His favorite Bible verse is Psalm 23.
“...Even though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are
with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort
me..” Favorite memories of Our Saviour include
meeting the many people that have become
part of his life.
Linzey Bunker is the daughter of William
and Lynn Bunker. She graduates from Denmark High
School this year. After graduation, she will attend
NWTC and study design and graphic technology. Her
favorite Bible verse is John 8:12: “I am the light of the
world. Whoever follows me will never walk in
darkness, but will have the light of life.” Linzey will
always remember the fun times in confirmation class.
DaVonte King is the son of Brenda Buechner. He will
attend NWTC in fall and then plans to work in a field that involves
kids. His favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 6:10-11: “Finally, be
strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole
armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of
the devil.” He fondly remembers being part of the youth group, the
trips taken and the fund-raising, pizza making lock-ins.
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Congrats seniors of 2012!
Austin Riley Knurr is the son of Chris
and Jeanne Knurr. After graduation from
Ashwaubenon High School, he plans to attend St.
Norbert’s College and study pre-med. He will work
work toward being an emergency room doctor. His
favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the
plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to
prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
hope and a future.” Special memories for Austin
include trips to Camp Luther.
Karissa Pomasl is
the daughter of Larry and Julie Pomasl. She attended Preble High
School. After graduation, she will attend UW-River Falls in the fall,
majoring in the pre-veterinarian program. Her favorite Bible verse is 1
John 1:5-9: “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim
to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we
have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not
practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have
fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us
from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the
truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive
us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Her memories
of Our Saviour include camping trips to Camp Luther.
Anthony Clayton, son of Bryant and Sherilyn Clayton, will
graduate from Ashwaubenon High School. He will be attending a technical
college with the goal of becoming a police officer. His favorite Bible verse
is Joshua 1:9: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be
discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." His
favorite memories of Our Saviour are confirmation classes and helping
with vacation Bible school.
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Congrats seniors of 2012!
Rachel VandeHei is the daughter of Randy and Renee
VandeHei. She attended Bay Port High School. After graduation, she will
attend UW-Oshkosh but is undecided on a major at this point…maybe
education or occupational therapy. Her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 23:
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in
green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He
leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I
walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you
are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table
before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days
of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Memories of
Our Saviour include meeting and making new friends throughout the
years and confirmation class.
Luke Richer is the son of Dan and Becky Richer. He
will graduate from Bayport High School in June. In fall, he plans
to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study
kinesiology and become an occupational therapist. He will also
be involved in music…playing in bands around the Minneapolis
area. After college, the ideal job offer would bring him to
Arizona. The Bible verse that “says it all” to Luke is John 3:16:
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that
whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
At Our Saviour, Luke made some good friends that are part of his
grown up life. He says that the mission trip to New Orleans was
one of the best vacations he has ever taken and he loved playing
in the praise band at Our Saviour.
Bridget Stiles is the daughter of Jeri and Darold Stiles. She attended
Preble High School and will attend the University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse,
where she will study to become an occupational therapist. She will be rooming
with Elyssa Ammerman, a fellow OSLC member. Her favorite Bible verse is
Proverbs 16:3: "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will
succeed." Her favorite memories include going to New Orleans for the National
Youth Gathering in 2010.
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July usher schedule
† UN -Usher needed: If you'd like to volunteer as an usher, please contact the lead usher of the group you'd
like to join. Or, contact Rich Spangenberg at (920) 983-9821 or by e-mail: spangenr.ret@uwgb.edu
Day: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team:
Sun. 01-Jul 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 01-Jul 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 01-Jul 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 05-Jul 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 08-Jul 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 08-Jul 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 08-Jul 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Thu. 12-Jul 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 15-Jul 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 15-Jul 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 15-Jul 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu. 19-Jul 7:00 pm B. Clayton Anthony Clayton; †UN; †UN
Sun. 22-Jul 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 22-Jul 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
Sun. 22-Jul 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 26-Jul 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 29-Jul 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 29-Jul 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 29-Jul 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Congrats seniors of 2012!
Josh Berceau is
the son of Tom and Tracey
Berceau. Josh will graduate from
De Pere High School and then
plans to attend Winona State
University. His favorite Bible verse
is Jeremiah 29:11: “For surely I
know the plans I have for you,
plans for your welfare and not for
harm, to give you a future with
hope.” His memories include all of
the fun times like Camp Luther,
Noah’s Ark and the car wash. The
National Youth Gathering in New
Orleans had an impact on his life
as well.
8. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
JUNE 2012
1 2
10:45a Trinity closing 6p 30-Hour famine
program ends w/meal
12p 30-Hour famine
6:30p Haiti Speaker
7:30p Justin St. Thomas &
the Funky Fresh Fellowship
3 H.S. Senior day 4 5 6 7 8 9
7:45a Trad worship 12:30p Stepping On 6:30a Recall Election 1p Chicks with Stix 12:15p Worship
9:15am Praise worship 7a Bible study 6p Praise band 7p Trad worship
w/Holy Baptism 9a Bible study 6:30p Youth board
10:45a Trad worship 7p Youth/young adult
w/Holy Baptism Bible study
6:45p OSLC 1 (F3) 7p P&F meeting
6:45p OSLC 2 (F4)
10 Communion 11 12 13 14 15 16
Mite Box Sunday 6p Church council 7a Bible study 7p Youth/young adult 12:15p Worship
7:45a Trad worship 9a Bible study Bible study 6p Gym rental
9:15a Praise worship 6p Praise band 7p Trad worship
10:45a Trad worship
5:30p OSLC2 (F2)
6:45p OSLC1 (F2)
17 Fathers’ Day 18 19 20 21 22 23
7:45a Trad worship 9a Vacation Bible 7a Bible study 9a Vacation Bible 9a Vacation Bible
9:15a Praise worship school 9a Vacation Bible school school
9:15a Bible study 7p Board of education school 12p Staff meeting 12:15p Worship
10:30a Bible study 9a Bible study 4p Youth night w/ 7p Trad worship
10:45a Trad worship 6p Praise band Camp Luther and
5:30p OSLC1 (F3) Bible study
5:30p OSLC2 (F4)
26 27 28 29 30
24 Communion 25 7a Bible study 12p Staff meeting 12:15pm Worship 5:30pm Fameree/ 3pm Fameree/
7:45a Trad worship 6:30p GBLSA meeting
9a Bible study 7p Youth/young adult 7pm Trad worship Calewarts Wedding Calewarts wedding
9:15a Praise worship 7p Board of 6p Praise band Bible study rehearsal
9:15a Bible study stewardship
6p OLM meeting
10:30a Bible study
10:45a Trad worship
w/Holy Baptism
5:30p OSLC1 (F3)
6:45p OSLC2 (F2)
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