Monthly newsletter for Our Saviour Lutheran Church - Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 120 S. Henry Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54302
(920) 468-4065
MARCH 2015
BEING TRANSPARENT WITH GOD
By Pastor Dave
If you had a glass jar without
a lid, and you could look
around in there and see its
contents. Transparency is a
wonderful thing. It has great
advantages.
Years ago the hot thing was Gerber Baby
Food jars down in the Man-Cave, also known as
the Home Workshop. You would get some clean
used jars, screw the lid to
a board and fill the
jars with various nuts,
bolts, washers and the
like. You could see what
was in each one of
them. You could shake out the contents one
piece at a time. If it was a screw, you could lean
that jar over and watch one of those little
fasteners wiggle its way to the lip of
the jar and drop into your palm.
Slick as can be. Yes sir!
Everyone likes glass jars,
like for jam and jelly. You can see
inside and know what is left.
Kids like glass jars for catching bugs.
Now there is a memory. Hold on, a few months
to go before you can catch those fireflies again.
Pure wonder, that’s what that is!
In the near future, we will
be covering the truth that God
knows our hearts, our minds,
the very words we are about to
speak before we say them. To
Him, our minds are like glass jars. He can look
right in there and see what is going on in our
hearts and minds. He can see when a word is
about to spill out from the edge of our tongue! In
other words, our thoughts, motives, hopes,
expectations, opinions and the like, well, they
are clearly visible to him.
You might say, we are transparent to
Him. Now, that might make you feel
uncomfortable. When privacy and security are
rare, we protect it. We have firewalls and
padlocks; passwords and passcodes; we have
fences and alarms; we have remote security
devices and keyless entry systems.
To someone 100 years ago, we look like
we live in a whole lot of fear. There is nothing to
fear knowing God can transparently see into our
hearts and minds. That is, unless we have
something to hide.
But in fact, there is no hiding. Adam and
Eve tried that and it did not go so well for them.
God knew they were in the bushes before He
asked. So, if He knows your thoughts, why not
talk to Him? He’s right there anyway. Tell him
your worries, even though He already knows
them. You will feel better knowing He knows too.
And why not make a short list of things
you would like Him to help you with, or just plain
give you. Go ahead ask. Ask every day. He
probably won’t hand them to you, He will
probably work with you to learn them. Oh, we
don’t mean things with handles [you know,
tangible things, like motorhomes and “stuff”]. Try
asking for things without handles like, oh, say,
generosity, or patience, or self-control or the
ability to oversee your affairs better
[administration].
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Consider talking with Him about those
things throughout the day. Watch, He might just
put you in a position to put them into practice, to
polish them as a skill.
Oh yes, did you know you can pray with
your eyes open? Yes, you sure can. Jesus did it,
“When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted
up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the
hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son
may glorify you…’” John 17:1. Wowsers!
One of my favorite scenes in the film,
“Fiddler on the Roof” is
when the dad, Topol,
stops his cart, sets it
down, looks up to the
sky and starts talking
to God, right out loud!
That’s faith! Topol was
transparent with God because he knew God was
transparent with him.
We have all met folks who talk a lot. Are
we familiar with folks who like to listen a lot?
They do exist, God is one of them. He is always
listening. And He wants us to do the talking.
Yup, He does. Look at this teeny tiny
verse about talking a lot to God, “Pray without
ceasing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
That just means, “Keep on talking - I am
listening.”
Are you transparent with God? Actually,
we are. Just forget that He can look inside us
and see everything. That is a blessing, not
something to be fearful of.
God bless your toes!
Pastor Dave
Photo credit: http://2014.filmfestival.tcm.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/04/fiddlerontheroof3.jpg
The Gospel of John on Your Journey to Easter
• You will probably get this newsletter by March 1.
• Lent will have already begun.
• March 1 to April 5 [Easter] is 36 days.
• There are 21 chapters in the Gospel of John.
• If you read a little over a chapter a day of John, from March 1
to April 5, you will have completed one account of the life of
Christ.
• You will be equipped for Easter.
• Passion week will mean more to you.
• The Good Friday event will captivate and stir you deeper.
• Easter will be brighter and more meaningful.
• Is there any reason not to read 1+ chapters a day of the Gospel of John starting on March 1?
Photo credit: http://pastorblog.cumcdebary.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/gospel_of_john_logo1.jpg
NEW MEMBER / REFRESHER COURSE OFFERED
Any persons (past 8th grade) interested in membership with Our Saviour Lutheran Church are asked to
attend our new member classes on April 18 and April 25 from 8-11:30am. Those whose membership
avenue would be Adult Confirmation would be invited to attend the service of their choice on Sunday,
May 10 to take their Confirmation vows. Current members or anyone interested in learning more
about the Lutheran faith and Our Saviour are also welcome to attend. Membership is NOT mandatory
after attending these classes. Please RSVP to the church office (468-4065 or info@oslc-gb.org).

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THE FAMILY PROJECT –
COMING TO OSLC THIS SUMMER
Why do families work? Because God Himself designed them! Thriving families
will lead to thriving communities, and thriving communities will transform the
world. People will find purpose, joy and redemption; and generation after generation will create a positive legacy.
The Family Project is a 12 session DVD experience for couples or small groups that explores the theological,
philosophical, and cultural underpinnings of the traditional family, and combines that information with inspiring
stories and practical tools to help 21st-century families thrive.
The Family Project also offers a hope-filled, optimistic antidote to the current landscape of familial breakdown,
sending a clear message that a return to the time-tested, historical model of the family is where so many of our
culture’s wounds begin to heal. It’s designed to develop a new appreciation for why family matters…based on a
bigger understanding of who God is in His character and why He created humanity the way He did. Equipped
with this information, viewers will also be exposed to a wealth of hands-on tools and resources to help them
embrace those values within their own families and pass them along to future generations.
This course will take place at OSLC during the week of June 22-26. The class will meet in the evenings from
5:30-8:30pm. Watch for more information. Call ahead to the church office (468-4065) to reserve your seat!
March 2015 OSLC Usher Schedule
Date Service Lead Team
March 1, 2015 Su 7:45 John Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Su 9:15 Randy Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Jennifer Linssen; †UN
Su 10:45 Mike Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
March 4, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth)
We 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
March 8, 2015 Su 7:45 Matthew Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Su 9:15 Shelley Williams Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Rosemary & Steve Clark
Su 10:45 Royal Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christiansen
March 11, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth)
We 6:30 Paul Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
March 15, 2015 Su 7:45 Mike Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Su 9:15 Wendy Frick Roxanne & Randy Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Jack Grant; Mitch Waniger
Su 10:45 Gerald Buechner Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg
March 18, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth)
We 6:30 David Haase Bobby Haase; Rich Spangenberg; †UN
March 22, 2015 Su 7:45 Allen Knaus Clarence Ney; Jerry & Josh VanKauwenberg; Nathan Knaus
Su 9:15 Dave Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer; †UN
Su 10:45 Mike Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
March 25, 2015 We 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth)
We 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
March 29, 2015 Su 7:45 John Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Su 9:15 Randy Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Jennifer Linssen; †UN
Su 10:45 Royal Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christiansen
†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) 857-3014 or spangenr.ret@uwgb.edu

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MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING
A course on deep faith and Christian thought
Designed to leave an impression
7-8:30pm Tuesdays in March and April
Our Saviour Fellowship Hall
Come and join us during the Tuesday evenings of March (beginning March 3) and April for explorations
in the Scripture as it intersects the human experience of suffering and blessing. You will be challenged
to think, to feel, to search deeply into your soul. We will make practical application of what we know
and believe by putting our faith into practice. Come ready to stretch yourself spiritually. Pray for your
presenter! Sign up at the Welcome Center or contact the church office at 468-4065 / info@oslc-gb.org.
Learn things like:
1. Engage your “Freed will”
2. Detect your life’s meaning
3. Enjoy your “Incredible Now”
4. Don’t work against yourself
5. See yourself from a distance
6. Instantly switch your thinking
7. Stretch yourself
Suggested reading (but not needed):
The Book of Job
“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl
“Prisoners of our Thoughts” by Alex Pattakos
“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone
has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little
children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:16-18
40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil
to end abortion. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40
day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek God’s favor to turn hearts
and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion.
The current 40 Days for Life peaceful prayer vigil began Ash Wednesday, February 18th and will run throughout the season
of Lent until Wednesday, April 1st. Join Pastor Yaw of St. John Lutheran Church in Pulaski and other Christians Weekly
on Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm as we pray for an end to abortion.
We pray outside the Green Bay Planned Parenthood located next to Red Robin on South Oneida St.
Become a voice for the voiceless –today!

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April 2015 OSLC Usher Schedule
Date Service Lead Team
April 2, 2015 Th 4:00 Rich Spangenberg (Youth)
Th 6:30 Paul Kuehl Bill Baneck; † UN; † UN
April 3, 2015 Fr 12:15
Fr 6:30 David Haase Bobby Haase; Rich Spangenberg; † UN
April 5, 2015 Su 6:00a Matthew Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Su 7:45 Mike Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Su 9:15 Shelley Williams Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Rosemary & Steve Clark
Su 10:45 Gerald Buechner Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg
April 9, 2015 Th 12:15
Th 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
April 12, 2015 Su 7:45 Allen Knaus Clarence Ney; Jerry & Josh VanKauwenberg; Nathan Knaus
Su 9:15 Wendy Frick Roxanne & Randy Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Jack Grant; Mitch Waniger
Su 10:45 Mike Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
April 16, 2015 Th 12:15
Th 6:30 Paul Kuehl Bill Baneck; † UN; † UN
April 19, 2015 Su 7:45 John Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; † UN
Su 9:15 Dave Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer; † UN
Su 10:45 Royal Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christiansen
April 23, 2015 Th 12:15
Th 6:30 David Haase Bobby Haase; Rich Spangenberg; † UN
April 26, 2015 Su 7:45 Matthew Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Su 9:15 Randy Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Jennifer Linssen; † UN
Su 10:45 Gerald Buechner Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg
April 30, 2015 Th 12:15
Th 6:30 Charles Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
†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 call Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014
or email "spangenr.ret@uwgb.edu"
COLLECTIONS TO HELP IN THIS LIFETIME
‘NO COST’ GIVING! – Bring in aluminum cans, Coke codes, ink cartridges, Box Tops for Education,
Nature’s Touch milk caps/pouch tops, Labels for Education and Kellogg’s Family Rewards codes (for a
sample of how to find this new product code, check out the office hallway bulletin board).
For a reminder and what symbols to look for, pick up a magnet at the Welcome Center at church. Place
it on your fridge and check it when tossing that box from tonight’s dinner.
COUPONS – We continue to collect manufacturer’s coupons to ship to our military families overseas.
Please bring in your Sunday paper and other manufacturers coupons as soon as you are able so they can
be clipped, sorted, packaged and sent. We CAN ACCEPT recently EXPIRED coupons so please
include them! Our goal is to mail a package to a base in Okinawa, Japan on a monthly basis.
Create a collection box at home and bring it when you come to church; ask your neighbors to save for
you, too! For questions, contact Michelle at 468-4065 or info@oslc-gb.org.

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HELP FOR THE HOMELESS COLLECTION
Help for the Homeless is an annual collection of personal hygiene and
household cleaning products. This year’s campaign will run from February
22-March 15.
Items focused on for this collection are personal hygiene items
(deodorant, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.) as well as cleaning
supplies (Mr. Clean, dishwashing detergent, laundry soap, etc.)
All items collected will be distributed to Family Services Crisis
Center / Open Door Youth, Family Services TLP, Forward Service Corporation
SHP, Freedom House, Golden House, Green Bay McKinney Vento Program, House
of Hope, Salvation Army Basic Needs, Salvation Army TLP, St John’s
Homeless Shelter, and St Vincent De Paul.
Collection boxes will be placed near the 2nd floor elevators, just
outside of the coat room. Thank you for your help!!
LENT and EASTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
There are NO mid-week services on Thursdays during Lent. Check the weekly bulletin for information
on a meal between services (approximately 4:45-6:20pm) each night. The remaining Lenten schedule is
below:
March 4 Lent Services 4 and 6:40pm
March 11 Lent Services 4 and 6:30pm
March 18 Lent Services 4 and 6:30pm
March 25 Lent Services 4 and 6:30pm
April 2 Maundy Thursday Services 4 and 6:30pm
April 3 Good Friday Services 12:15 and 6:30pm
April 3 7 Words Vigil 1:00 – 3:00pm
April 5 Easter Services 6, 7:45, 9:15 and 10:45am
‘THE FEAST’!
Looking for Christian community among
young adults in Green Bay? Join us for ‘The
Feast’, a Bible study designed for young adults.
We gather at 6pm on the 1st
Tuesday of each
month at a local restaurant to share a meal,
study, and discuss topics about our faith. The
topic changes each month, so if you can't
make it every time, that is okay.
The Feast was started by Faith Lutheran
Church and is led by their Director of
Christian Education, Kyla Rodriguez. Plan to
join us on March 3rd,
6PM, at St. Brendan's
Inn (234 South
Washington Street,
Green Bay).

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Christian Writing Group at Our Saviour:
Our Saviour recently started a group to support and
encourage Christians who write (or want to write.) The
group meets on the first Monday of the month at 7pm in
the parlor of OSLC. The March meeting is on the 2nd
.
Contact Deb Young (debyoung90@gmail.com) or Stephenie
Hovland (stephhov@hotmail.com) for more information.
OFFICIAL ACTS
Weddings:
Amy Rounsville and Christopher Process
Married at Our Saviour on January 3, 2015
Received their Crown:
Matthew J. Thomas
March 2, 1962 ~ May 12, 2014
Funeral service held on May 16, 2014
Baptisms:
Eli Aaron Neiheisel
Born: March 21, 2014
Baptized: June 1, 2014
Son of Aaron and Kirstin (Helebrant) Neiheisel
Albert L. Jedlowski
June 28, 1940 ~ May 12, 2014
Funeral service held on May 16, 2014
Trenton Michael John Lund
Born: December 19, 2013
Baptized: June 8, 2014
Son of Jason Lund and Jenna Nelson
Lana Joy Leuthner
Born to Jesus: November 11, 2014
Funeral service held on November 22, 2014
Kennedy Noelle Elmer
Born: September 15, 2014
Baptized: December 21, 2014
Daughter of Jason and Tia Elmer
George H. Bruss, Jr.
December 15, 1918 ~ December 25, 2014
Funeral service held on December 29, 2014
Aleigha Love Rathbun
Born: December 21, 2014
Baptized: January 25, 2015
Daughter of Austin Rathbun and Chantel Van Lanen
Beverly Joyce Daul
February 23, 1930 ~ January 27, 2015
Funeral service held on February 3, 2015
Bentley Matthew Hoffman
Born: July 23, 2014
Baptized: February 8, 2015
Son of Jake and Deanice Barth
Gilbert Lambert
April 14, 1926 ~ January 28, 2015
Funeral service held on January 31, 2015
Membership Changes - IN
Saribek Yaylolan and Amanda Kushava
Michael and Melissa Taylor
Jason and Jamie Wozniak (and baptized children Deanna,
Chase and Anthony)
Brookelynn DeJardin
Bill Smith
Brad Rymer
All by Adult Confirmation
Valera Ann Valesano
June 4, 1935 ~ January 30, 2015
Funeral service held on February 6, 2015
Marvin D. Hoffmann
September 3, 1928 ~ February 5, 2015
Funeral service held on February 8, 2015
Connie Jefrey
July 27, 1967 ~ February 9, 2015
Funeral service held on February 16, 2015

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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 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 christina@oslc-gb.org

10. March 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 G B Trinity Sunday
7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study
9:15am Praise Worship
9:15am Bible Study
9:30am Sunday school
9:30am SS Bible Olympics
10:30am Bible Study
10:45am Trad Worship
2
3:30pm Trinity BB Practice
6:30pm Elders Meeting
7:00pm Writers’ Group
3
7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
10:30am Staff Meeting
3:30pm Trinity BB Practice
6:30pm KINDLE Cluster
7:00pm Choir Practice
7:00pm Man’s Search for
Meaning
4
4pm Worship
4:45pm Meal in Gym –
sponsor TBA
6:30pm Financial Peace
University
6:30pm Worship
5
3:00pm Trinity BB Practice
6pm Praise Band
6
6:00pm Prahl/Derenne
Wedding Rehearsal
NO Trinity Classes
NO Preschool Classes
7
8am Men’s Basketball
10am Men’s Bible Study
2:000pm Prahl/Derenne
Wedding
8 Mite Box Sunday
2:00am Daylight Saving
Time (Spring Ahead)
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
9
2:00pm Chicks w/Stix
6pm P&F Meeting
6:45pm Church Council
10
7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
10:30am Staff Meeting
6:30pm KINDLE Cluster
7:00pm Choir Practice
7:00pm Man’s Search for
Meaning
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4pm Worship
4:45pm Meal in Gym by
LWML & Chicks w/Stix
6:30pm Financial Peace
University
6:30pm Worship
12
3pm Fish Fry Prep
6pm Praise Band
13
5pm Monthly Fish Fry
14
8am Men’s Basketball
10am Men’s Bible Study
15
7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study
9:15am Praise Worship
w/SS Assist
9:15am Bible Study
9:30am Sunday school
10:30am Bible Study
10:45am Trad Worship
w/Holy Baptism
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7PM Board of Education
17 St. Patrick’s Day
7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
10:30am Staff Meeting
7:00pm Choir Practice
7:00pm Man’s Search for
Meaning
18
4pm Worship
4:45pm Meal in Gym for
NEWLHS Mission Trip
6:30pm Worship
7:30pm Evangelism
19
6pm Praise Band
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8am Men’s Basketball
10am Men’s Bible Study
22 NEWLHS Sunday
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
23
6:30pm GBLSA
7pm Stewardship
24
7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
10:30am Staff Meeting
7:00pm Choir Practice
7:00pm Man’s Search for
Meaning
25
4pm Worship
4:45pm Meal in Gym by
Altar Guild
6:30pm Worship
26
6pm Praise Band
6pm VBS Planning
Meeting
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8am Men’s Basketball
10am Men’s Bible Study
29 Palm Sunday
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 Lenten Pageant
30
SPRING BREAK BEGINS
– NO Preschool or
Trinity Classes all week
31
7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
10:30am Staff Meeting
7:00pm Choir Practice
7:00pm Man’s Search for
Meaning
Holy Week / Easter:
Maundy Thursday (4/2) – Services at 4 and 6:30pm (NO meal)
Good Friday (4/3) – Services at 12:15pm and 6:30pm
Seven Words Vigil – 1-3pm
Easter Sunday (4/5) – Services at 6am, 7:45am, 9:15am and 10:45am
NO Sunday school classes