1. Celebrate True
O u r S a v i o u r L u t h e r a n C h u rc h • G re e n B a y, W i s c o n s i n
Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (Vol. 7, Issue 7) July 2009
Constitution guarantees that the government will
Freedom
protect those rights for all its citizens. These two
documents clearly reveal that the nation’s freedom
depends largely on a strong constitution.
The Holy Bible is a more far-reaching “bill of
Pastor Greg Hovland rights” than either of these documents! It originated
“The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has with God, who backs it with His justice, His concern
made me free from the law of sin and death.” for all people, and His almighty power. And it is the
Romans 8:2 only charter that guarantees freedom from sin’s penalty
After being kidnapped and held hostage for 13 and power.
days, and released, a man with a broad smile on his A man went to a clergyman to get some advice
face, announced, “I feel more alive now than I have in about religious virtue and the freedom it brings. “What
my entire life!” must I do to attain holiness?” he asked. The pastor
For reasons difficult to understand, being freed is replied, “Follow your heart.” Then the pastor added,
often more exhilarating than perhaps being free. For “To follow your heart, you are going to need a strong
those who enjoy freedom every day, this man’s joy was constitution.” “Which constitution?” asked the man.
a good reminder of how easily we forget how blessed “The Bible!” said the pastor.
we are! This is also true spiritually speaking. The Apostle Peter said that Christians, as “a holy
Those of us who have been Christians for a long nation,” are to “proclaim the praises of Him who called
time - or, all of our lives - often forget what it’s like to [us] out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter
be held hostage by sin. We can become complacent and 2:9). There we find true freedom. When we live by our
sometimes even ungrateful. But then God sends a “constitution,” we will be able to enjoy our rights and
reminder in the form of a “new believer” who gives an fulfill our calling. The best constitution in the world
exuberant testimony of what God has done in his or her is our Bible.
life, and once again we see the joy that is ours when we In 1776, the 13 British colonies in North America
are “free from the law of sin and death.” protested the limitations placed on them by the king of
If freedom has become “boring” to you, or if you England and engaged in a struggle that gave birth to a
tend to focus on what you can’t do, consider this: Not brand-new republic. The infant nation soon adopted that
only are you no longer a slave to sin, but you are now-famous document mentioned above and known as
freed to be holy and to enjoy eternal life with Christ the Declaration of Independence.
Jesus! (Romans 6:22). Celebrate your freedom in Almost 2,000 years ago, the Lord Jesus cried out on
Christ by taking the time to thank God for the things the cross, “It is finished,” proclaiming the believer’s
you are able and free to do as His servant! “declaration of independence.” All of humanity was
The Declaration of Independence of the United under the tyranny of sin and death. But Christ, the
States speaks of all people being “created equal” and sinless One, took our place on Calvary and died for our
that we are endowed with “unalienable rights.” The sins. Having satisfied God’s righteous demands, He
Continued on page 2
1

2. Received Their Crown Continued from page 1 Pastor Greg
now sets free for eternity all who trust each of us.
Richard Lardinois
Sept. 25, 1951 ~ May 27, 2009
in Him. This freedom is certainly Thomas Jefferson,
Funeral service held at Our Saviour on
worth celebrating every day! who would become
May 30, 2009
St. Paul wrote, “Christ has the third president of the new nation,
Membership Changes
redeemed us from the curse of the law, was distressed by the sin he saw. He
IN: • David and Karen Schoepke,
having become a curse for us” wrote, “I tremble for my country
(Galatians 3:13). So he urges all of us when I reflect that God is just.” If he
Transfer from Beautiful
who have been redeemed to “stand trembled then, he would have a
Savior, Fargo, ND (LCMS)
fast therefore in the liberty by which violent seizure now!
• Jeff Prindle, Adult
Confirmation
Christ has made us free” (Gal. 5:1). The founding fathers loved the
• Tim Hanna, Adult
I thank God for the freedom I concept of individual freedom, but they
Confirmation
enjoy as a US citizen! But above all, did not have in mind a permissive
• David and Cyndy Beno,
Adult Confirmation
believers everywhere can praise Him lifestyle that allows us to do anything
• Michael Beno, Adult
for the freedom that is found in Christ we please! True freedom can never be
Confirmation
our Savior! Our greatest freedom is enjoyed by people who refuse to fear
• Anthony Beno, Adult
Confirmation
freedom from sin! God! The psalmist said, “Know that
• Dennis and Luann Larscheid,
When members of the U.S. Second the Lord, He is God; it is He who has
Profession of Faith
Continental Congress approved the made us, and not we ourselves” (Psalm
• Michael and Maggie Hinz &
child Aristana, Transfer from
Declaration of Independence, they 100:3). We are responsible to God,
Zion, Wayside, WI (LCMS)
plainly declared their belief in God!! because He has created us in love.
• Rev. Perry and Jeanne Barner
They knew that the sweeping freedoms Today, and in this month when
and adult disabled child Ted,
Transfer from Christ of the
they were proposing could work well we celebrate our freedoms, recommit
Bay, Green Bay, WI (LCMS)
only in a society where the Creator is yourself to living as one of God’s
acknowledged and honored. They people. That’s the way to celebrate
OUT: • Erica Luther, Transfer to St.
John’s Lutheran, Glendale,
affirmed that God has “endowed” all and enjoy true freedom!
WI (LCMS)
people with the right to “life, liberty, “Blessed is the nation whose
• Jeff Paulson, Transfer to
and the pursuit of happiness” (yes, also God is the Lord.” - Psalm 33:12
Emmanuel Lutheran,
Baltimore, MD (LCMS)
all unborn babies) because He values Pastor Greg
• David and Amy Kinsman and
children Noah and
Genevieve, Transfer to St.
Paul’s Lutheran, Stevens For more information about America’s early history, go to http://www.wallbuilders.com.
Point, WI (LCMS) While I don’t endorse all the links, I’ve found many to be helpful!
Weddings Our Saviour Lutheran Church Senior Pastor David H. Hatch
(920) 465-8118
None
Lutheran Church dave@oslc-gb.org
Missouri Synod Associate Pastor Greg Hovland
Baptisms
(920) 544-3614
120 S. Henry Street greg@oslc-gb.org
Green Bay, WI 54302 Church office Michelle Burhite
Payton Elisabeth Castelic (920) 468-4065
Born: March 5, 2009 (920) 468-4065 info@oslc-gb.org
Baptized: May 31, 2009 Preschool Director Christina Scholz
Daughter of Ben & Cristy Castelic Vol. 7, No. 7, July 2009 The Voice (920) 468-4065
christina@oslc-gb.org
(permit No. 59) is published monthly by
Elaina Rose Krueger Our Saviour web www.oslc-gb.org
Born: March 7, 2009 Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All rights Trinity School web www.greenbaytrinity.org
Baptized: May 31, 2009 reserved. No portion of this publication Trinity School Murphy Baumann
Daughter of Monica & Chad Krueger may be reproduced without permission. (920) 655-4673
2

3. Trinity Lutheran News Every Kid
The children, staff, and parents
of Trinity give thanks and glory to
What does a Christian education
mean? – A true Christian education
to Camp
God for another year of His means that all goals, rules and
continued blessings. We ended the policies, staffing, student and adult
year with 75 students and five relationships, structures of authority,
teachers in grades K-7. We also had methodologies, sources of funding
many volunteers, especially teachers and resources, activities, materials,
of Latin, Spanish, and reading. and content of all subject areas must
YOU’RE INVITED
Many people also helped with hot be consistent with a biblical
lunches, recess supervision, field worldview. In every aspect, the
trips, and classroom instruction. In entire education system must openly
addition, this year our parents group, glorify and please God through our WHAT: “EVERY KID TO
Partnering With Parents, sponsored Lord Jesus Christ. A thoroughly CAMP” MINISTRY
many activities for the school and Christian education is expressed in AUCTION
the children. an open, non-apologetic way – in WHEN: Sat., Sept.12, 2009
writing, verbally, and in all actions – TIME: 5:00 pm doors will
Reenrollment – Next year, Green on the part of every participant. open to begin silent
Bay Trinity will be offering auction bidding.
Kindergarten through grade eight! 6:30 pm dinner will
Brent Roubal .......President
We praise the Lord that He has be served followed by
grown our school. We have openings Brett Lange .........Vice President a brief program and
in K, 3, 6, 7 & 8. Lynn Steinhaus .....Secretary the live auction.
Jody Endries ........Treasurer WHERE: Rose Garden, Wausau
Spring Musical – The students COST: $25.00/person. All
presented The Faith Hall of Fame Renee Natzke monies raised will be
reminding us that we all live by faith Jeff Luepke used for “free”
and that our God is a faithful God Jennifer Dirks scholarships for a
who does keep His promises. Kellie Meerstein week of summer camp
at Camp Luther.
Wish list items – Miriam Hemp Please make your check payable
All God’s People Sing Hymnal – $12 Pastor Peter Speckhard and send to:
Portable PA System – $500(?) Camp Luther
The North Wisconsin District,
Scrip – Trinity is selling Kwik Trip Every Kid to Camp
scrip. The school earns $.10 for P.O. Box 8064
every dollar of scrip that is Wausau, WI 54402
purchased. The cards can be used at
the pump or in the store and can be The event is limited to the first
used to purchase any Kwik Trip 250 people so mail in your
product. See Ken Baumann, or call registration today! If you are
655-4673, if you would like to help unable to attend but would still like
the school in this way. The school to invest in kids, please mail your
has raised over $20,000 so far! It is 120 South Henry Street, contributions to the above address
possible for a business to purchase Green Bay, WI 54302
Scrip and still receive its rebate from (920) 655- 4673 God bless your day.
Kwik Trip. www.greenbaytrinity.org Lee Belmas
3

4. In Honor We Fold
The Flag
Adeline Grieser
GOT NEWS? – Adeline, your Roving
Reporter is on the hunt for the latest scoop!
Call: 468-2061, E-mail: akg12525@att.net
How many times have you watched a ceremony • Seventh Fold: is a tribute to our Armed Forces,
where the American Flag is silently folded into a for it is through the Armed
triangle and presented to a grieving family? Many Forces that we protect our
times, I’m sure. Did you ever wonder about the special country and our flag against all
meaning to this ceremony? This is what my research enemies, whether they be found
uncovered: within or without the boundaries
“The flag folding ceremony represents the same of our republic.
religious principles on which our country was • Eighth Fold: is a tribute to the one who
originally founded. The portion of the flag denoting entered into the valley of the
honor is the canton of blue containing the stars shadow of death, that we might
representing the states our veterans served in uniform. see the light of day, and to
The canton field of blue dresses from left to right and is honor our mother, for whom it
inverted when draped as a pall on a casket of a veteran flies on Mother’s Day.
who has served our country in uniform. • Ninth Fold: a tribute to womanhood, for it is
After the flag has been handed to the family, there through their faith, love, loyalty
is a 21-gun salute and the playing of “Taps.” In the and devotion that the character
Armed Force of the United States, at the ceremony of of men and women, who made
retreat, the flag is lowered, folded in the triangle and this country great, have been
kept under watch throughout the night as a tribute to molded.
the nation’s honored dead. The next morning at • Tenth Fold: is a tribute to father, for he, too,
reveille, it is run aloft as a symbol of our belief in the has given his sons and
resurrection of the body. daughters for the defense of our
country since he or she was first
• First Fold: the symbol of life. born.
• Second Fold: a symbol of our belief in eternal • Eleventh Fold: in the eyes of Hebrew citizens,
life. represents the lower portion of
• Third Fold: in honor and remembrance of the seal of King David and King
veterans who gave their lives in Solomon and glorifies the God
defense of our country to attain of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
peace throughout the world. • Twelfth Fold: in the eyes of Christian citizens,
• Fourth Fold: represents our weaker nature, as represents an emblem of
we trust in God in times of war eternity and glorifies in their
and peace for His divine eyes, God, the Father, God, the
guidance. Son and God, the Holy Ghost.
• Fifth Fold: a tribute to our country. “Our
country, in dealing with other When the flag is completely folded, the stars are
countries, may she always be uppermost reminding us of our national motto, “In God
right, but right or wrong, she is We Trust”. “After the flag is completely folded and
still our country.” tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat,
• Sixth Fold: where our heart lies. It is with ever reminding us of the Soldiers who served under
our heart that we pledge General George Washington and the Sailors and
allegiance to the flag of the Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones
United States of America and to who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in
the republic for which it stands, the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for
under God, indivisible, with us the rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today.”
liberty and justice for all.
Source: http://www.usflag.org/foldflag.html#FFC
4

5. JULY 2009
Youth Calendar
1 2 3 4
5:30pm Youth Night 7:00pm Alyssa Office Closed
with Camp Pritchard
Luther
Summer Stretch at
Pilgrim Independence
Day
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
7:45am Nina Radue 5:30pm Youth 7:00 pm - Ryan Vlies 9:00am –2:00pm
9:15am Ben Richer Board In-Competition
10:45am Lydia Rusch Bike & Brat Sale
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
7:45am Matthew 6:00pm Disc Golf, 7:00pm Mitchel
Seablom Baird’s Waniger
9:15am Tyler Bitters Creek
10:45am Isaac Servais
Summer Stretch at
Christ of the Bay
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
7:45am Zach Watt 7:00pm Brandon
9:15am Mallory Biebel Guns
10:45am Tyler
Chamberlain
26 Brat Fry/Car Wash 27 28 29 30 31 Aug. 1
7:45am Michael Hoffman 6:00pm Disc Golf, 7:00pm Emily Lee Youth Rafting,
9:15am Sylvia Kirchman Baird’s Peshtigo
Creek
10:45am Andrew Lee
Summer Stretch at
Faith
5

6. JULY 2009
Church Calendar
1 2 3 4
9:00am VBS 9:00am VBS Office Closed
6:00pm Praise Band 12:15pm Brown Bag
7:00pm P&F Worship,
Meeting Parlor
12:45pm Staff Meeting
Summer Stretch 7:00pm Traditional
at Pilgrim Worship Independence
7:55pm Evangelism Day
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
7:45am Trad Worship 5:30pm Youth Board 7:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band 12:15pm Brown Bag 9:00am –2:00pm
9:15am Praise Worship 9:00am Bible Study Worship, In-Competition
10:45am Trad Worship Parlor Bike & Brat Sale
12:45pm Staff Meeting
7:00pm Traditional
Worship
12 Communion 13 14 15 16 17 18
7:45am Trad Worship 7:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band 12:15pm Brown Bag
9:15am Praise Worship 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Disc Golf, Worship,
10:45am Trad Worship 7:00pm Council Baird’s Parlor
6:45pm Softball – John Creek 12:45pm Staff Meeting
Muir (top) 7:00pm Traditional
Summer Stretch at Worship
Christ of the Bay
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
7:45am Trad Worship 6:30pm Board of Ed 7:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band 12:15pm Brown Bag
9:15am Praise Worship 9:00am Bible Study Worship,
10:45am Trad Worship with Parlor
Baptism 12:45pm Staff Meeting
TBD Softball – Playoffs 7:00pm Traditional
Worship
26 Brat Fry/Car Wash 27 28 29 30 31 Aug. 1
7:45am Trad Worship 5:00pm Board of 7:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Praise Band 12:15pm Brown Bag Youth Rafting,
9:15am Praise Worship Stewardship 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Disc Golf, Worship, Peshtigo
10:45am Trad Worship 7:30pm Trinity Baird’s Parlor
TBD Softball – Playoffs School Creek 12:45pm Staff Meeting
Board 7:00pm Traditional
Summer Stretch at Worship
Faith
6

7. August 2009 Usher Schedule
Sun. Aug. 2nd 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg;
Day: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team:
Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. Aug. 2nd 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz;
Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. Aug. 2nd 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg
Thur. Aug. 6th 7:00 pm HC P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. Aug. 9th 7:45 am HC J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; †UN; †UN
Sun. Aug. 9th 9:15 am HC W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain;
Elyssa Ammerman; Kathy Ammerman
Sun. Aug. 9th 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; †UN
Thur. Aug. 13th 7:00 pm J. Boettcher Don Schultz; †UN; †UN
Sun. Aug. 16th 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. Aug. 16th 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth;
Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. Aug. 16th 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; †UN
Thur. Aug. 20th 7:00 pm HC C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. Aug. 23rd 7:45 am HC M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. Aug. 23rd 9:15 am HC R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff;
Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. Aug. 23rd 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg
Thur. Aug. 27th 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. Aug. 30th 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg;
Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 30-Aug 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz;
Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 30-Aug 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; †UN
†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 email spangenr@uwgb.edu
Our Saviour Business Directory
Advertisements in the business directory
help Our Saviour defray the cost of printing
and mailing The Voice each month.
For more information on advertising in
the business directory, please contact
Michelle Burhite at (920) 468-4065 or by
e-mail: info@oslc-gb.org
7

8. Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Non-Profit Organization
120 S. Henry St. U.S. Postage Paid
Green Bay, WI 54302 Permit #59
(920) 468-4065 Green Bay, WI
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Super Sale Returning in October Your Help is
It’s almost July and do you
know what that means? That
mean that someone else does not
have a use for it. Donations can
Needed!
means that October is just around be brought to church whenever Bethesda is in need of
the corner (well, okay…so it’s the office is open (normally that enthusiastic volunteers for the Green
down a few blocks first but THEN means Monday thru Friday from Bay Bethesda Resale Shop, located at
it’ll be just around the corner!). 8am to 4 pm). 336 N. Military Avenue.
Volunteers staff Bethesda’s 22
We look forward to October If you have a large item Resale Shops around the country -
because that means the Super (stove, refrigerator, couch, bed, having fun, enjoying time together
Sale and we want this year’s etc.) to donate, and need help and generating income of over $1.1
event to be another huge success. getting it moved, please contact million annually.
Michelle in the office at (920) 100% of the profits of this work
Donations of household 468-4065. Pick ups will be furthers Bethesda’s mission of
décor, kitchen items, books, bags, scheduled between September 21 serving the physical and spiritual
lawn equipment, toys, small and 25, 2009. needs of people with developmental
appliances, holiday decorations, disabilities. We really need your help.
etc., are once again being sought. The event is scheduled for For more information on how you
Remember, just because you Saturday, October 3, 2009. Doors can be part of this exciting ministry,
don’t need it anymore, does not open at 8:00 am. please call Jack at (920) 713-0599.