October Newsletter 2017
Mission Statement:
Called in worship to care for others by sharing Christ's Love!
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Deerfield
Lutheran Church
Phone: 608-764-5566
Website: www.deerfieldelca.org
Worship
Sunday: 9:00 am
Wednesday: 6:00 pm
Sunday School
Sunday: 10:15 am during school year
Middle School Group: K.A.I.R.
(Kids Active In Religion),
High School Group: D-LOGs
(Deerfield Lutheran Outreach Group)
(see Calendar for meetings)
Deerfield Lutheran Choir
begins September 17th at 8:30 am
Handbell Choir
begins Sept. 6th at 6:45
(see Calendar for rehearsal times)
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Office Hours
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Staff
Larry Sexe - Pastor
Home Phone: 608-764-3129
e-mail: pastorsexe@gmail.com
Angie Williams - Secretary
Hours: 9am-12pm, Tu, Th, Fr
e-mail: dlchurchoffice@gmail.com
Office Phone: 608-764-5566
Jackie Hansen - Financial Secretary
608-770-0715
Lois Anderson – Organist Emeritus
Jane Holland – Accompanist
Patricia Cook - Accompanist
Angie Williams - Accompanist &
Deerfield Lutheran Choir Director
Jeff Quamme - Handbell Choir Director
Donna & Jerry Schultz - Custodians
Angie Williams - Webmaster
Why Church? (Turning ME to WE)
(I’m continuing a monthly series on the basics of our Christian Faith. Join me beginning Sunday, September 24th after worship for our New Member’s Class!)
I love Lutheran Rocker Jay Beech’s The Church Song (from Rock Hymnal – yes, Lutherans have a Rock Hymnal!) because it tells us we are the church!
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The Church is not a building
where people go to pray;
It's not made out of sticks and stones,
it's not made out of clay.
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We are the Church,
the body of our Lord;
We are all God's children,
we have been restored.
You can go to worship
but you cannot go to Church;
You can't find a building that's alive
no matter how you search. (REFRAIN)
The Church is not a business,
a committee, or a board;
It's not a corporation
for the business of the Lord. (REFRAIN)
The Church, it is the people,
living out their lives
Called, enlightened, sanctified
for the work of Jesus Christ. (REFRAIN)
“The Church, it is the people, living out their lives… for the work of Jesus Christ.”
Yes! WE can be The Church without a building, parking lot (which needs work!), business meetings or a budget! Like our ancestors, we could simply gather in each other’s homes for worship and together pool our time, talent, and money to do the work of Jesus Christ as the Spirit would lead us. There are a growing number of ‘House Churches’ today that follow this basic model. I have a friend who belongs to a house church where everyone shares what they can and together they do some wonderful things for Jesus! I sometimes envy him because he does not have to lay awake nights worrying about funding an institution that owns buildings where people gather for worship, education, fellowship, and things like AA and Scouts; or seminaries to train pastors; Bible Camps like Lutherdale; social welfare agencies like Lutheran Social Services; national & global relief organizations like Lutheran Disaster Response, Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran World Hunger, Lutherans United Assisting After Disasters; not to mention Nursing Homes like Skaalen. The list of institutions The Church has established and sustained over two thousand years is incredible! Did you know hospitals and universities were first established and supported by The Church? Now they are run independently, but they got their start as part of The Church’s ministry.
I know times have changed and so have institutions. Many have become cynical about supporting institutions (don’t they all waste our money?). Isn’t it better to return to the early model of the ‘house’ church and do the work of Jesus that way? Pick our own favorite cause and give to that? I have to admit there are days when I find the simplicity of this model appealing! Just take care of one or two things the way I see fit (period).
The problem with this cozy idea of The Church is that Jesus won’t allow it. Remember his words, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)
Right from it’s beginning The Church is charged with a global mission. Jesus goes with us as we go global! The Holy Spirit is poured out and the Apostles are sent to proclaim the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, doing the work of Jesus bringing new life to people living EVERYWHERE. This inevitably leads to new institutions like missionary organizations, hospitals, universities, and homes for the aged and infirmed. We are still finding new ways to do the work of Jesus, like our own Deerfield Lutheran Community Garden started with money from Lutheran World Hunger which provides fresh veggies for our Community Center - which, by the way, was started by our two Lutheran churches!
So to return to the question, Why Church? Because God’s Spirit poured out on all flesh – on our bodies, not just our minds – enlists our separate bodies to become part of his body (called Church) in order to do the work of Jesus EVERYWHERE. None of us can do this work all on our own or even in our worship gatherings, small or large. We need to do this together as a universal church (in the creed, catholic means universal) not as separate and often competing entities. This cuts against the grain of Me, Myself, and I, where we do whatever we do for our own personal fulfillment. Instead it’s about the messy ways (working with bodies and not just ideas is always messy) WE get to do the work of Jesus. It’s about taking time for the littlest, least, and lost – the most vulnerable among us. Yes, even allowing little children to led us into new ways of worshiping and doing the work of Jesus! I hope you will join us. Regular Worship on Sundays at 9 am or Wednesdays at 6 pm Once a month Youth Led Worship is at 10:30 am
Pastor Larry
New Members Class
If you are interested in becoming a member of Deerfield Lutheran Church or you know someone who might, please come to our first session which will take place at 10:15 am on Sunday, September 24th in the pastor’s office. Participants can call the office at 608-764-5566 (Special
arrangements will be made if you are unable to attend these meetings.)
SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS STARTED!
Children gather following worship on Sundays at 10:15 for fun, learning, songs and faith development! Registrations forms are still available. All kids, 3 years old through 5th grade, are welcome! For more information, contact Melissa Owens or call the church office at 764-5566.
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“I must still read and study the catechism daily, yet I cannot master it as I wish, but must remain a child and a pupil of the catechism, and I do it gladly.”
-Martin Luther in his preface to the Large Catechism
Milestone Ministry Uplifts 3rd Grade Bible Sunday will be October 29th at the 9:00 service. When children are baptized, parents and Godparent(s) promise to "place in their child's hands the Holy Scriptures.” We invite you to join these 3rd graders as the congregation helps them fulfill that promise by placing in their hands a Bible as a gift from their family of faith. The mission of Milestone Ministry is to uplift and celebrate milestones in the faith life of our congregation’s members and to connect the generations of our congregational family.
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Fourth graders from Deerfield Lutheran Church will celebrate a Milestone in their Faith Journey on Sunday, October 15, 2017. On this day they will take a place at the Lord’s Table, a place of forgiveness, hope, renewal, nourishment and strength. A big thank you to Jenn Brattlie and Jen Lees for organizing and teaching these young people the meaning and significance of the Sacrament of Holy Communion for their daily lives! The students began with video instruction to help them understand the importance of communion, they then made their own chalices and this month be continue in the study, make banners showing milestones in their faith journey, and finally, they bake communion bread with Jerry Schultz. First Communion will be on October 15, 2017 at the 9:00am service. Plan to attend and support these young people as they celebrate this Milestone in their Faith Journey.
CONFIRMATION: The 9th Grade Confirmation class along with their mentors began on September 20th. They are using Moving Images/Changing Lives curriculum that explores Christian Life through the use of film. On October 4th the 7th and 8th Grade class will begin its study of the Ten Commandments. Once a month, 6th Grade students will meet along with their parents to study the Lord’s Prayer.
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NEXT YOUTH LED SERVICE IS ON OCTOBER 8TH!
10:30 am
See you there!
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School Supply Collection
Outreach Committee is collecting school supplies of all sorts beginning immediately thru the first week of September. There is a basket in the Narthex marked SCHOOL SUPPLIES. These supplies will be delivered to the Community Center for appropriate distribution. Also needed are ANY TYPE OF KIDS' CLOTHING WITH DEERFIELD DEMONS ON CLOTHING.
Melissa Owens will be coordinating the Sunday School this year along with Jane Holland who will once again be leading the children in song! Thank you!
Brenda Moe – Peer Ministry
Our Campus Ministries are “spiritual and religious communities that provide opportunities for students to be centered in a caring community, explore the connections between faith-traditions and real world complexities, make a difference in the lives of others through service work, and grow in a sense of their own abilities and self-awareness.” BRENDA MOE is involved in Peer MInistry at The Corner House: Lutheran Campus Ministry (ELCA) at the UW in Milwaukee. Corner House “is a welcoming place for all people. They come to study, rest, play, serve, worship, and live more deeply into the grace of God's love. Plus there is free coffee! The purpose is built around the Bible and the Sacraments and they join together to serve God and minister in Christ's name. Through this ministry and the Lutheran tradition of reform, they explore social and spiritual concerns and accept the challenge to unite with all the people of God.”
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Brenda is a Sophomore at UWM majoring in Information Science And Technology with a minor in Art and Design & Computer Science. For Brenda, Peer Ministry has really become part of her day to day routine and all the events that happen at the Corner House become the highlights of her week. The Corner House is defiantly her home away from home where she can go to take a breath and a break from the ridged school schedule. At the Corner House, she can be herself and learn about others. Being a peer minister only amplifies that fun! Brenda was part of the Knitting and Crocheting Group at Deerfield Lutheran while she was in High School and realized that the fellowship and stress-release this craft gave her was something she wanted to share with others. She has started a knitting /crocheting group at the Corner House, “Friends, Faith, Fibers Group”, that helps others relax and learn this new activity. Brenda was able to schedule this weekly event and those in the group are “hooked”!
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As our children go off to college, encourage them take a look at the Campus Ministry Events that are available to them. Brenda is forever grateful for Corner House and would recommend being a peer minister to anyone willing to have a good time growing in their faith. Campus Ministry gets young adults involved in activities from many different faith-traditions and philosophies; they can be found on most campuses and in the Greater Milwaukee Area. God Bless Brenda as she continues to be a part of peer ministry and sharing her faith with others!
KAIR Update
KAIR activities started in September with a wonderful breakfast at the Dunsirn's home and hearing a great devotional to end the school week. We also had the opportunity to attend a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting in Stoughton, and hear firsthand from UW Athletes about the importance of God in their lives.
We will have our next breakfast on October 20th, sponsored by the Lees family and held at the church. Anyone in grades 6 to 12 are welcome to join us.
Youth Service is on October 8th at 10:30. We are looking for kids to participate. We need greeters, readers, ushers, people to participate in skits or provide special music.
On October 9th we are hoping to take an interested group to learn more about the Jewish faith as we are invited to a Sukkot celebration at Temple Beth El.
What is Sukkot?
Sukkot is known as the “Festival of Tabernacles” and the “Feast of Booths.” It is one of Judaism’s three central pilgrimage festivals, along with Passover and Shavuot.
And finally, if any kids are interested in handing out candy and leading games the night of 10/25 at the church for the Deerfield Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat let us know! Looking to have some fun and support our community event!
If anyone is interested in organizing a trip to Schusters Haunted Forest give us a call. This was one of the things the kids thought it would be fun to do!
Devotionals have been ordered so please get money to Jen Lees if you asked for a copy for your child.
Check out Deerfield Lutheran Church Religious Education on Facebook for youth activities and events!
Learning About Our Neighbor's Faith - Sukkot
You are invited to join our KAIR group as we learn about our Jewish neighbors by sharing a Sukkot celebration on Monday, October 9th at Temple Beth El in Madison. The event begins at 6:30 and ends by 8:30 pm Rabbis Jonathan and Bonnie ask that we bring blankets, flashlights, as well as tablecloths and food to share for picnicking - please NO shellfish or pork dishes. Dress warmly!
Small groups will be taken to the outdoor Sukkah where we get to learn about this Jewish festival. After everyone has had a chance to sit in the Sukkah we'll gather in the newly remodeled reception area for a pot-luck picnic. Contact Pastor Larry atpastorsexe@gmail.com or call 764-5566 for more information. Folks may meet us at Temple Beth El or car pool from Deerfield Lutheran.
FELLOWSHIP BONFIRE- October 7th
(This will be the last organized Saturday Night Bonfire for the year)
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The Stewardship Committee from Deerfield Lutheran Church will be hosting one last Fellowship Fire on October 7, from 5:30-8:00. You are all invited to join us. Bring your own hot dogs, s'mores and lawn games to the DLC fire pit. This is not just a “church” event; we are extending the invitation to the community as well.
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So mark your calendars for October 7! Bring a lawn game if you have one. Bring your own hot dogs and s'mores fixings, a roasting stick and invite a friend or two and join us at the Fellowship Fire! Hope to see you Saturday, October 7th!
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Global Fellowship Potluck: Reformation Day this year is commemorating the 500th Anniversary. To help us share and remember our connection to the global church, we ask you bring a special treat or food you enjoy from another part of the globe: this may be a family favorite which has been passed down or a new food you have come to enjoy which is part of the culture of another place around the world. Plan now to come and celebrate a Global Fellowship with us after service on the 29th of October! At the October 29th GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP POTLUCK following worship you may wonder what you can bring. Pastor Larry will bring Hummus and Pita Bread and Debbie will be bringing Luther Bread . Someone may like to bring cheese curds or salsa; a Danish cookie or German treat or maybe a Guatemalan Treat or an African treat. This is a unique opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the world by sharing their culture through the food they eat. Sign up sheet in narthex!
If you would be willing to provide special music during worship, please talk to Jane Holland or email her at jmfholland@aol.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO BE “THE HANDS AND FEET FOR CHRIST” HERE AT DEERFIELD LUTHERAN! There are many opportunities! Get involved with our expanding Community Garden. There is planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting that can be done. Make it a Family Affair! There will be opportunities to help at concessions stands sponsored by the DLC beginning with the Ragnar Relay Friday, June 9th as well as other times throughout the summer. Will you be available to help with VBS? Let us know so you can be part of this fun activity!
New Website links to Daily Devotionals: As we continue to construct our church website, check out the new links for daily devotionals. Go to the Study and Devotions main page. From here you can find various daily devotional sites for your use to help you in your daily walk with Jesus. Let us know how you like them. Here is a brief description of these sites:
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Our Daily Bread Devotionals: This site has various resources you can connect to which will help you in your daily spiritual journey. Their mission is “to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all.” You can listen, watch or read the various devotional resources. Try it out and let us know how you like it! “READ. STUDY. GROW. Connect with God Daily.”
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Daily Devotions from Max Lucado AND Max Lucado Upwords Devotional is a popular daily Bible devotion. This devotional “offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life. Max Lucado is a preacher with a storyteller’s gift—a pastor’s heart and a poet’s pen.”
Wisdom from the Psalms daily devotional with Bible verses uses the Psalms “offering wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life.”
Daily Living for Seniors devotional from Senior Living Ministries is a popular daily Bible devotion
REMEMBER to check out what is going on at the National ELCA website or our South Central Synod website by clicking on the link from the home page. Don’t forget to click on the Facebook site for more pictures and up-to-date events and messages. (FYI: anyone can go to the Facebook site without being part of Facebook)
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There are many ways for you to care for other by sharing Christ’s love...
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This is the Church
We often wonder what the church is; why do people bother with it! Our confirmation students and mentors last year drew two pictures of the church: one group drew the building and the other group drew all the people. Many people see the church as a place to have Faith Milestones “taken care of”: baptism, Sunday School, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Funerals. Others see the church as a place you only attend on festival occasions like Easter and Christmas. But for others, it’s the place where we gather weekly for worship, the place where friendships are developed, where we give and receive, comfort, caring, and love in order to go out into the world to share Christ’s love with others!
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Deerfield Lutheran Church at it’s best is caring, compassionate, concerned, loving. As members and even nonmembers face health issues, loss, or stressful times or times of celebration, it is the members of our church who reach out with casseroles, warm homemade bread, cards, emails, calls, visits and lots and lots of hugs! This is the church. The television preachers cannot do this nor do many larger churches because they do not know who their members are, but here at Deerfield Lutheran, we know and care about each other. So, THANK YOU for being the church and the Hands and Feet of Christ to those in our community and beyond. This is truly what Deerfield Lutheran Church is all about:
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“Called in worship to care for others by sharing Christ’s love!”
Challenge Fund..
The Matthew 14:16-21Fund
Now is the time to make a contribution to the Matthew 14:16-21 Fund if you have not already done so. The fund was established in May to help meet the congregation’s 2017 budget and prevent depletion of our reserve fund. The goal is to match $10,000 in challenge gifts, pledged at that time by a group of members, to raise a total of $20,000, the average amount that has been drawn from our reserve fund the past several years (and all that remains in reserve).
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The Matthew 14 Fund is a one-time appeal for donations above and beyond our regular giving, even as we pursue a long-term goal of increased stewardship in order to support – and extend – our ministry in the years to come. Please use the special Fund envelopes or be sure to designate that your contribution is for the Matthew 14 Fund.
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Jesus said to them … you give them (the crowds) something to eat. They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.”… he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves…And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over… twelve baskets full.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Is there someone you know who needs the warmth and love of a prayer shawl or lap-robe? Let Phyllis Rude, Danielle Schultz, Debbie Sexe or the church office know. Remember this ministry can be done by you as you crochet, knit, quilt or donate money for the yarns that are used. Check when the next crocheting and knitting time will be held so you can learn how to knit or crochet and help us with this ministry! The Shawl Ministry is an important ministry showing love, comfort and hope to those in our community. The next Crochet/Knitting Group Times are at noon in October; check calendar for Sundays. All are welcome to come. Come and learn how to knit or crochet, work on a project you are doing or just to visit with other members of the congregation.
There is yarn available in Arlene's corner located at the top of the stairs by the lift.
Thank you Volunteers!
We couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you to our 9th Grade Confirmation Mentors: Jodi Fisher, Melissa Frame, Jim Haack, and Darryl Moe.
Thank you to all who have stepped forward to be our 2017-2018 Sunday School teaching staff!
SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP Do you enjoy visiting with friends over a cup of coffee/tea and a treat on Sundays? Or maybe you prefer fruit and cheese? Could you, your family or group bring refreshments for just ONE Sunday? Each Sunday, the members of Deerfield Lutheran Church share a time of fellowship in the narthex. We share ideas and recent events of our lives with people of similar concerns and faith in God. If you would like to volunteer for this important task, see the sign up for SUNDAY HOSPITALTY TREATS on the Opportunities Board in the narthex. Thank you to all who have provided treats for our Fellowship Time.
CALLING PHOTOGRAPHS: Activities at the church go on continually. Take your phone or camera and snap a picture so that we can share what is happening on Facebook, on the screen in the narthex, on our website and put in our photo-archives. Please send them to dlchurchoffice@gmail.com or to pastorsexe@gmail.com.
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Do you have any church notices that you would like posted on the church website, Facebook or in the Independent? Please send them to sarbed@hotmail.com
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Are you in the KNOW? Keep up to date on the happenings at Deerfield Lutheran through the weekly bulletins, monthly Echo, Facebook, Website, and talking to others members.
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There are many ways for you to care for others by sharing Christ’s love
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Final Fire Fellowship
5:30-8:00 pm
October 7, 2017
Short/Long Term Planning Meeting
following worship
October 8, 2017
First Communion
October 15, 2017
Sunday School Teacher (Mentors) Appreciation Day
Sunday School Singing
October 22, 2017
Reformation Celebration - Global Potluck Fellowship
Third Grade Bibles
October 29, 2017
All Saints Day
November 5th
Thanksgiving Services - Wednesday Evening
November 22nd
KAIR GROUP-- check-out Deerfield Lutheran Church Religious Education on Facebook for youth activities and events!
SPECIAL FIFTH SUNDAY OFFERING for Lutheran Social Services Sunday, October 29th
Our Fifth Sunday Offering for October will go to Lutheran Social Services. Please give prayerfully and generously. An envelope is provided in this newsletter. It can also be returned on another Sunday or by mail if you are not able to worship with us on October 29th.
CHECK CHURCH CALENDAR and FACEBOOK
FOR OTHER EVENTS AND TIMES
Time to collect Hats and Mittens in the basket in the narthex.
Handbell Choir Begins
Handbell rehearsals have begun and meet at 6:45 pm on Wednesday. Anyone who would like to participate should call Jeff Quamme at 576-6671 or just come to a rehearsal.
We will set up when we play after we begin rehearsals.
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Adult Choir Rehearsals
DLC adult choir has begun rehearsals. We will also rehearse after worship on the 17th. Rehearsals and performances are generally the first and third Sunday of the month. We welcome new singers any time!
All Saints Day will be celebrated November 5.
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Thanksgiving Eve worship will be held at 7 pm on November 22.
Short Range/Long Range Planning Meeting
The next meeting will be held October 8 at 10 am. We will overview all that has happened to date and look at our strengths and weaknesses. We will then look at further future plans and what we need to take care of in 2018. We would love to have your creative ideas at this meeting. All are welcome.
There are many ways for you to care for others by sharing Christ’s love
REFORMATION – 500TH ANNIVERSARY
We began the year of celebration with Lenten Dramas that lead us through the life and teachings of Martin Luther.
On October 29th we will have a Celebration of the Reformation
emphasizing Global Ministry
Lutheran Theology Brings Joy.
(from: lutheranreformation.org)
The heart and soul of Lutheran theology is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God loves you!! That’s good news. All of your sins are forgiven through the death and resurrection of Jesus. This forgiveness is given to you for free. It is a gift of God for you.
When we trust in God’s love for us in Jesus Christ, we see God as He truly is, as a God of love. His creation is His gift for us. His Spirit gives us faith. His salvation is given to us freely. His eternal paradise is prepared for us. God is with us. God will never leave us.
Joy marks the life of the one who trusts in Christ. But joy isn’t always happiness. Sometimes life is full of trials (crosses) that we must face. Evil is real. Sin has consequences. These things war against us. But even in these things, we know that God is with us. This is not some trite saying or nice thought. We know that God is with us in the midst of suffering, since He is revealed precisely through the suffering of Jesus.
The most important teaching of Lutheran theology is that God loves you with no effort, merit or work on your behalf. God loves you. He sent His only Son to die and rise for you. His love is fulfilled in the Gospel. That is good news and fills us with joy. God loves you for all of eternity. Freely. That will never change.
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Congregation Council
Committee Chairs
& Officers
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Pastor Larry Sexe - President
608-764-5566
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Darcy Schenkel - President Elect/Finance Committee 608-764-3003
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Nicole Rothe - Council Secretary
608-764-3119
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Tammy Ament - Council Treasurer
608-764-3121
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Jenn Brattlie 608-712-1768
Jen Lees 608-345-2777
Education Committee Co-Chair
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Phyllis Rude 608-764-5663
Debbie Sexe 608-764-3129
Fellowship Committee Co-Chairs
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Vacant - Mission Teams Committee
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Mary Wagner 608-347-8287
Debby Haberkorn 608-764-2538
Outreach Committee Co-Chairs
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Gary Borgrud - Property Committee
608-843-8402
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Brad Schenkel - Stewardship Committee
608-764-3003
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Jane Holland - Worship & Music Committee
608-764-5389
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Jenn Brattlie 608-712-1768
Jen Lees 608-345-2777
Youth & Family Committee Co-Chairs
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Church Office 608-764-5566
Church Council Meeting Summary
Submitted By: Nicole Rothe
Please Note: This meeting summary is not intended to represent or replace meeting minutes. It is a general summary of the meeting to convey information to congregation members prior to the official approval of the minutes.
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Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
• Approved Minutes from August meeting.
• Treasurer’s Report
· Approved August Treasurer’s Report.
• Pastor’s Report
· 6th - 9th Confirmation Classes resume this Fall. 9th Grade students and mentors begin this Wednesday at 6:15 pm and will meet each week until October 25th. 7th & 8th Grade begin Wednesday October 4th at 6:30 pm and will meet until sometime in November. Right now we’re working out scheduling conflicts for 6th grade. The Jenn’s have First Communion Classes going and First Communion Sunday is October 15th.
· New Member’s Classes begin this Sunday, September 24th after worship in my study.
· For anyone who is interested I'm doing a Bible study at 8 am on Sundays prior to worship also in my study. We are working our way through Genesis.
· Reformation 500 - We began our celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation with our Lenten series on Martin and Katie Luther as well as our Reformation 500 book sale. Let’s think of ways we can celebrate this milestone in our Lutheran history. I know Darcy, my wife, and Jane Holland are looking at lifting up the global church this year for Reformation Sunday when we also hand out Third Grade Bibles.
· Our annual CROP Walk was held last Sunday, September 17th. We didn’t have as many participants for the walk this year, however, I am still hoping we will receive some additional donations to benefit our local Food Pantry as well as all the global relief organizations funded by Church World Services.
• Education & Youth and Family
· First breakfast last Friday. Youth breakfast once a month. 15 kids in attendance that morning. (9 from DLC and some from Liberty).
· Next breakfast is October 13th at the Lee’s.
· Monday, September 25 - going to Athletes in Action. Ordered Devotionals for the kids.
· Outing on Monday, October 9th to Temple Bethel for Sukkot from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
· Outing in October will be to Schuster’s Farm.
· Each family is taking one month – planning faith activity, fun activity and then a breakfast during that month.
· KAIR Kids will be taking care of the Chamber Halloween on October 25th for the church this year.
· Sunday School kicked off last weekend with a good start.
· October 15th is Confirmation Day.
• Stewardship
· Last Fellowship fire will be the first Saturday on October 7th.
• Fellowship
· October 29th – Global potluck at the church for Reformation Sunday. Asking people to bring something from their background or something to extend out to the different countries.
· The calendar on the website is the most accurate calendar to reference going forward.
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· School supply donations have been good, but they are looking for more at this time still.
· Starting drive for hats, mittens and scarves.
· KAIR Kids will be taking care of the Chamber Halloween on October 25th for the church this year.
• Worship and Music
· Youth Service – need to talk about how it’s going and what to do to continue.
· Polka Service will take place in January – date TBD.
· Christmas Program is currently scheduled for December 17th.
· Jane suggested starting to get families to start bringing the gifts forward. The families bringing up the offerings could bring in a donation of food for the Food Pantry on their Sunday.
• Long Range/Short Range Planning Committee
· Meeting scheduled for October 8th at 10:00am.
Next Meeting:
Council Meeting: Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 at 6:00 pm.
Condolences…
…to friends and family of Don Boldt
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Thank You…
…to all who have recently provided fellowship treats
…to Jackie Hansen for preaching on July 2nd
…to Melissa Owens’ dad for the boxes of cookies to be shared during Fellowship.
FELLOWSHIP: Stay and visit! Everyone is cordially invited for refreshments before and after worship in the narthex. If you would like to volunteer to bring Fellowship treats, see the sign up sheet on the Opportunities Board in the narthex. A heartfelt thank you to all who have hosted a Coffee Fellowship at Deerfield Lutheran in April. Thank you to Roberta Fry who sets up the coffee and lemonade each week.
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Special Events ~ See More Details Inside
Sunday Worship with Communion 9:00am Wednesday Worship 6:00pm
Wednesdays in October, 6:15pm Confirmation
October 7, 5:30pm Fellowship Fire
October 8, 10am ~ Short/Long Range Planning Meeting
October 8, 10:30 am ~ Youth/Contemporary Worship Service
October 8 & 22, noon ~ Knitting/Crochet group meets
October 15 ~ First Communion service
October 22 ~ Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Sunday
October 29 ~ Reformation global potluck, 3rd grade bibles given
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Men’s Breakfast
Thursday, October 5 & 19 - 8:00am at Family Restaurant, Cambridge
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Offering Counters
October 1 – Nicole Rothe & Jill Ammann
October 8 – Barb Schultz & Darcy Schenkel
October 15 – Michelle Krueger & Nicole Rothe
October 22 – Sam Fisher & Arlyn Turnquist
October 29 – Jackie & Jim Hansen
November 5 – Nicole Rothe & Barb Schultz
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Deadline for the November 2017 Echo:
9 am Thursday, October 19th
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Echo...Echo...Echo....
Drop off copy-ready announcements, notices of upcoming events, articles and reports at the church office or e-mail them to dlchurchoffice@gmail.com. Please include your contact information in case of questions. Articles submitted after the deadline will be printed in the following month’s Echo or, if dated, will be put in the Sunday bulletin.
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DLC Website
http://deerfieldlutheran.wixsite.com/deerfieldlutheran
Also see info at Facebook - Deerfield Lutheran Church ELCA
Call 608-764-5566 or email questions to pastorsexe@gmail.com or dlchurchoffice@gmail.com
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
Acolytes, Readers, Lay Assistants, Greeters, Communion Servers - please contact Angie at dlchurchoffice@gmail.com or 764-5566 if you know of dates you prefer to serve during the year. This would help greatly with the job of scheduling. Ushers can contact Dave Lemke at 764-5206. Also please inform the office of a substitute if you are not available as scheduled.
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Everyone, please keep in mind, there is always training available for new additions to the rotation.
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Additional volunteers are welcomed!
PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE WHEN…
Call 608-764-5566 or email dlchurchoffice@gmail.com
· You have a change of home address, phone number or email address.
**especially if you no longer have a “land line”**
· A member of your family is admitted to the hospital.
· Your committee or group plans a meeting or cancels a meeting.
· A new baby arrives in your family.
· A death occurs in your family.
· You or a member of your family leaves home for college.
· You or a family member is graduating from high school/college.
· You have a prayer request for worship.
· You need transportation to worship or any other church event.
· You have a prayer request for the “Prayer Chain”.
Condolences
Matthew Lazzara and family mourn the loss of his uncle Joseph Lazzara and his grandmother Elena Fountain
Congratulations
Lucas and Kendall (Quamme) Hansen birth of Madison on Sept 1st.
Michael Zickert and Sadie Gibbs on Sept 9th
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NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION FORM FOR ELECTRONIC GIVING ENCLOSED
As we, the members of Deerfield Lutheran, continue the conversation about the future of our church, the topic of stewardship is one of the priorities. We can all consider how we share our time, talents and possessions.
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Please see the enclosed updated form which you can use to set up Automatic giving through your bank. Automatic Transfer offerings are a convenient method of giving regularly throughout each year. If you choose to set up electronic giving without using this form, be sure to inform the church office or Jackie Hansen. This is necessary in order for your contributions to be recorded in your account for end of year tax statements. Thrivent members can call the office for a form or pick one up in the Narthex to set this up as well.
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Thank You to those already giving electronically!
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS October 3- November 5, 2017
Deerfield Cares
This group of ordinary citizens meets every third Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
at Deerfield Lutheran Church.
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We share information about underage drinking, heroin and prescription drug abuse, and what we can do as a community to respond in positive ways. We are fortunate to have folks with expertise in these areas as well as reps from local government, school, law enforcement, churches and service organizations as well as concerned parents.
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The Deerfield Food Pantry serves all Deerfield School District Residents. Families may now use the pantry weekly. To use the pantry photo ID & a bill sent to your address within the past 30 days must be provided.
Deerfield Food Pantry is open each month on the 2nd Sat. (9-11AM), the 4th Thurs. (6-8PM) and EVERY Wed. (12:30-2:30PM). Please take a look at our schedule for specific dates-there may be changes from the regular schedule because of holidays.
DCC is always accepting donations. Donations can be dropped off Mon-Fri between 9:00 AM and 5:00PM. Please be sure to check expiration dates before donating. Donations of any kind are appreciated! For more information contact Julie Schwenn, Pantry Coordinator at dccfoodpantry@gmail.com or 764-5935
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UPCOMING SKAALEN EVENTS:
Skaalen Craft Fair
Saturday, October 7, 2017, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Skaalen Chapel
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Skaalen Annual Fall Festival
October 17, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Skaalen Chapel
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A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the Deerfield Community School Supplies drive!
It was A HUGE SUCCESS!
47th Annual Bazaar, Cookie Walk and Luncheon
Where: Hope Lutheran Church, 3702 County Rd AB, McFarland
When: Saturday, November 4 (always first Saturday in November)
Time: Bazaar and cookie walk: 9am-1pm
Luncheon: 10:30am-1 pm
Luncheon tickets: Adults, $7, Children 10 and younger $3, carry outs, $7
Menu will include turkey stuffing casserole, assorted salads, dinner rolls, assorted homemade pies, pickles/olives, coffee, and milk.
The bazaar will include general and Christmas crafts, bakery and produce, and the cookie walk, featuring 50 kinds of home-baked cookies – your choice at $6.50/lb.
Local charities will receive 50% of the profit.
DHS Community Day—Fall Cleanup
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The Junior class at DHS will volunteer to come to your house on Friday, October 20, 2017, and rake leaves, stack branches, and do light yard work all for free. If you are interested in this service, you need to sign up by October 13. Contact the Deerfield Community Center at 764-5935 to sign up. Rain date is October 25th.
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CRAFT FAIR
St. Paul’s Liberty Lutheran Church Evangelism Committee will be sponsoring a bus trip to Villa Park, IL on Friday, November 17th, 2017. We will be attending the Autumn Festival, an Arts & Craft show sponsored by Huffman Productions. This craft show features hundreds of the most skilled artisans and craftspeople from all over the US. Patrons will enjoy shopping the handcrafted wares for artwork, unique home décor & furniture, gifts personalized right at the show, holiday furnishings, or baby & children’s treasures.
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We will be leaving the church parking lot at 9:00 AM and will be returning at about 7:00 PM. We will be eating in Janesville on the way home. Food is available at the craft show. The cost of the trip is $53.00. (The price includes the cost of the bus, bus driver tip, the admission fee into the craft show and your evening meal.) Please call the church office at 608-764-5885 to guarantee your seat on the trip! An upfront payment is required to attend this event. Checks can be made to: St. Paul’s Liberty Lutheran Church and mailed to 3494 Oak Park Road, Deerfield, WI 53531
Pack the Pantry!
Friday, October 20th, the 10th grade students from DHS will be collecting food for the Deerfield Food Pantry and we need your help!
On October 20, please place non-perishable items outside your front door and students will come by and collect them that afternoon. They will then transport them directly to the Deerfield Food Pantry. Items needed at this time include:
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Stuffing
Creamed Corn
Toilet paper
Canned Fruit
Chunky Soups
Canned Pasta
Boxed Potatoes
Thank you in advance for your generosity!