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Welcome to Worship - June 8, 2014
“This is the day which the LORD hath
made; we will rejoice and be glad in it”
(Psalm 118:24). Welcome, in the name of
the One who created this day for our
enjoyment!
Pentecost: Since the Holy Spirit conveyed power
and authority to the apostles, transforming them
from twelve frightened followers into a band
of bold evangelists, Pentecost is known as
the birthday of the Church. The details are set
down in the Act of the Apostles, 2:1-6. [Which
we hear read for us today.] So empowered
were the apostles that they are said to have
almost immediately baptized 3,000 people. As it
happens, the Holy Spirit visited the apostles on the Jewish feast of Pentecost, a long-
established festival of thanksgiving for the first fruits of the wheat harvest. The Church’s
transformation of this Jewish feast into a Christian festival was, in a way, related to
the belief that the gift of the Holy Spirit to the apostles was the first fruits of a new
harvesting - of souls.

Summer Worship Schedule begins today: Today, through Labor Day weekend,
summer worship times are 7:30, 8:30 and 10:15 a.m.
Congratulations Class of 2014! Today we recognize our high school seniors at
St. Matthew’s. This class has been enthusiastically involved in so many aspects of
ministry at St. Matthew’s – mission trips, VBS, Sunday School, drama, and choirs – that
we will have many opportunities to miss them next fall. They are a committed, spirited,
and kind-hearted group, who have been giving members of our St. Matthew’s family.
We wish them the best of luck and Godspeed in the new opportunities that await them!
     Read about the Seniors in the yellow bulletin insert available from an
     Usher or at the Welcome Center or across from the church office. This is a
     particularly large and active class and you’ll find it interesting to read about
     their experiences and future plans. You can also find this on our website as
     a part of the weekly bulletin announcements.
Where are the bulletin announcements? The bulletin announcements are available as
a separate set of pages and are available at the Welcome Center or near the ushers. To
make good use of our resources, consider reading the announcements on our website
- www.stmattslutheran.org - or email the church office to be added to the list of people
receiving the announcements in advance, on Fridays. Office@stmattslutheran.org.
drama, and choirs – that we w
                                                                                             them next fall. They are a co
                                                                                             group, who have been giving
                                                                                             family. We wish them the bes
          Bulletin Announcements - June 8, 2014                                              opportunities that await them
        St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church - www.stmattslutheran.org

Communion:         All     baptized     Wednesday Bible Study continues their weekly
Christians who celebrate the real       discussion at 10 a.m., now beginning the book of
presence of Christ in the bread         Isaiah. We have finished with the books of Song
and wine are invited to the Lord’s      of Songs and Ecclesiastes. We will continue
Table at all services. Gluten-          through June 18, and then break for the summer.
free wafers are now available if        All are welcome. No prior experience necessary!
you ask your communion server.
Those who desire juice instead of
regular wine, please tell this to the   Ministry Scheduler Pro
communion assistant. Due to the         Ministry Scheduler Pro
weight of the communion trays,          Sunday morning volunteers are scheduled
you may be asked to take your           utilizing Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP), an
glass of wine from the tray as it is    on-line scheduling program. If you are a Sunday
presented to you.                       morning volunteer and need the log-in information
                                        sent to you please contact Sue Swing;
                                        sueswing@sbcglobal.net.
Summer Service Times begin
today - On Sunday, June 8, and          The schedule for June 1-September 7, 2014 is
continuing through Labor Day            Live. Please send a sub request if you have a
weekend, summer worship times           conflict with one of your scheduled serving times.
are 7:30, 8:30 and 10:15 a.m.           Until your sub request is filled MSP may still
                                        send you a reminder e-mail. You do not need to
Summer Office Hours: Please             respond to this.
be aware of our summer office           Thanks to everyone for filling these sub requests
hours, when the office closes           as they arise. This is extremely helpful!
earlier on Fridays.
                                        MSP on the St. Matt’s Website! You can now
Begins June 13.
    Monday - Thursday                   link to your MSP information from the St. Matt’s
    8:30-12:00, 1:00 - 4:30             website: www.stmattslutheran.org. You’ll need
    Friday, 8:30 - 2:00                 your login information. If you have questions
As always, call ahead for special       contact Sue Swing at the address above.
needs.
ADD BACK IN WHENEVER
                                                                                          POSSIBLE

                               Upcoming Events
                                                                                          Simply Giving: St.
The ‘New Game in Town’!                          Respectful Conversations Group           Matthew’s Stewardship
Men’s Ministry sponsors outing to                now forming - All are welcome            Committee partners
Lakeshore Chinooks Game,                         At St. Matthew’s we are a                with Thrivent Financial
 Sunday, June 29th                               welcoming community. The key             for electronic transfer
Sign up by June 15th!                            words of our Mission Statement,          of contributions from
All members (men, women                          Ò Welcome, Nurture, Equip, and           parishioners’ checking or
and kids) and friends are                         SendÓ begin with Ò Welcome,Ó and        savings accounts directly to
invited to attend a Lakeshore                     our Welcome and Evangelism              St. Matthew’s bank account.
Chinook baseball game on                          committee has worked hard to            For more information or
Sunday, June 29th. Enjoy                          make us more welcoming with             to request enrollment
a baseball game @ Kapco                           procedures for reaching out to          documents, contact Holly in
Field (Concordia University)                      welcome people who are new to           the church office, 414-774-
overlooking beautiful Lake                        us.                                     0441 or hjurss@sbcglobal.
Michigan! Game time 5:05 pm,                      Now God is calling us to turn to        net
vs. the Madison Mallards.                         focus on welcome to a deeper
(Might be a nice Father’s Day gift :) )           level.                                  Pastoral Call Update
TIckets must be Reserved with Purchase by         A new group has come forward
                                                                                          Are we any closer to
Sunday, June 15th!!! Reserved Grandstand          calling themselves the Ò Respectful
                                                                                          having an additional
price: $9.                                        Conversations Group.Ó This group
Your tickets should be available in the Church    is focused on deepening our
                                                                                          pastor at St. Matthew’s?
Office beginning Sunday, June 22nd. E-mail        welcome of all people who come to       Yes, we have received some
the church office if interested with name and     St. Matthew’s – both those who are      additional names and will
number attending. (But payment is due by          already members and those who           be meeting with potential
Sunday, June 15th! )                              have just walked through our doors.     candidates in the next few
                                                  Our community is made up of a           weeks.
Yo Mama’s Mission Trip Fundraiser June            variety of family types (married,       Please keep our process in
14th Take a frozen yogurt break at Yo             single, divorced, partnered –           your prayers, asking for God
Mama’s on next Saturday, June 14th between        children, no children) and people       to bring us a pastor who will
11:00 AM and 10:00 PM, and support the            of various ethnicities and sexual       help guide our service for the
Youth Mission Trip to Washington, D.C. Yo         orientations. This group will be        next chapter of our ministry.
Mama’s will donate 30% of the proceeds            holding Ò respectful conversationsÓ     Hopefully, Pastor Chris
to the mission trip, if you present a flyer       to listen for the guidance of the       Members of the Call
or mention St. Matthews when you check            Spirit and discern how we can           Committee are: Kristen
out. Flyers are at the Welcome Center in          become even more welcoming of           Charlson, Betsy Daniels, Pat
the commons, so pick one up and remember          all people. If you would like to join   Engelhardt, Scott Falk, Mike
to head to Yo Mama’s on June 14th. If you         in these conversations, please see      Gifford, Gordon Moehling,
forget the flyer, just be sure to mention St.     Pr. Margaret or come to the first       Tom Wanezek, Pr. Margaret
Matthew’s.                                        meeting which will be held on June      and Pr. Chris.
What a sweet way to support our mission trip!     10 at 7:00 p.m.
Thanks for your help!
Opportunities
Be part of the summer music at                   Could your garden flowers beautify           A note about your valuable
St. Matthew’s: Summer Musicians                  the altar? This is the time of year when     items: A reminder to our mem-
needed! Would you like to share a                we like to use locally grown flowers from    bers and guests that each week
musical offering with the congregation           people’s gardens for the Sunday altar        as you come to church, any valu-
during worship this summer? We would             flowers. If you have a yard with extra       able items should be kept with
love to hear the talents that God has            flowers to share, sign up on the sign-up     you and not left in coat pockets
given you to share with all. See John            panel and we’ll pass your name along to      or in an unlocked space.
Paradowski to sign up for a time to share        the flower coordinator.
your gifts with the congregation and give                                                     Reformation Store Needs Your
praise and thanks to God through your            Could you...                                 Help at the store The store is in
music.                                           Help replenish the Quiet Sacs this           great need of people to sort and
                                                 summer? About 2 hours/month at your          stock. They welcome volunteers
Summer Choir! Here’s a chance to                 convenience. Contact Sueswing@               on Mondays from 10 a.m. to
                                                                                              noon or Thursdays from 1 to 3
sing with a choir on a short-term basis,         sbcglobal.net.
                                                                                              p.m. All ages are welcome. If
on June 29 and August 3. On either
                                                                                              you have a few hours to spare,
of those Sunday mornings, stop by the            Caregivers Group meets 2nd and 4th
                                                                                              please call Diane Roznowski,
Choir Room (2nd floor, south side of             Monday afternoons - Sharing joys and
                                                                                              Store Volunteer Director at
building) at 9:30 a.m., learn a piece of         challenges The caregivers group will
                                                                                              414/807-7451 to say “Yes! I’ll be
music for the 10:15 a.m. service, and            meet on the following dates at 1 p.m. in
                                                                                              a part of this wonderful ministry!”
then present it on the very same day.            the Upper Room. The group is facilitated
                                                                                              for a morning or afternoon.
No long-term commitment. Mark your               by Sharon Thiel, and you are welcome to
calendars. Youth welcome. Questions              attend. June 9th and 23rd
may be directed to Dave Mohr 414-774-
1775.                                            Volunteer Opportunities: Are you or
                                                 a young person in your family looking
Volunteers Needed: Community                     for something worthwhile to do this
Warehouse is a ministry in the city that         summer? To break up that time in front
supplies good quality home improvement           of the TV or playing video games?
materials at low prices to inner city            The Volunteer Center of Greater
residents improving their homes and also         Milwaukee has an extensive listing of
provides employment for people of the            volunteer opportunities throughout the
inner city. It is located at 521 S 9th Street.   Milwaukee metro area. You can check
We need some help to count inventory on          out this listing at the following website:
Sunday, June 29th from 10am - 5:30pm             volunteermilwaukee.org
and Monday June 30th from 8am - 5pm.
Please contact Conor Williams at 262-
442-4646 or at conorw1@me.com if you
can volunteer some time.
Ongoing Collection for Guest House:
                                                                                                  We have updated the list of ongoing
                                        Opportunities                                             needs for the Guest House. Please
                                                                                                  consider picking up one or two of these
                                                                                                  items when you’re shopping and drop
Erickson Scholarship:
                                                  Fundraiser underway for St. Matthew’s           them off in the box outside the church
It is time to apply or renew your
                                                  family with challenges and struggles            office. Thanks for your support of this
application for a scholarship from
                                                  You can make a difference in the lives          important ministry.
the Rev. Gary and Susan Erickson                                                                     Spray deodorant
scholarship Fund for the 2014-2015                of faithful St. Matthew’s members Dan,             Shampoo
school year. Those individuals eligible           Karen, Ben, Nicholas and Joseph Zeuske.            Body Wash
for a scholarship are as follows:                 In order to accommodate the equipment              Foot Powder
1) Students studying to become an                 necessary to care for Joseph at home,              Cologne or aftershave
ordained minister at an ELCA Seminary             they need to move from their small duplex          Laundry Bags
or pursuing advanced degree work in                                                                  Men’s watches
                                                  to a larger space. Those expenses plus
theological education;                                                                               Men’s wallets
                                                  medical bills for Dan’s cancer treatment
2) Students enrolled in a bachelor of             and Joseph’s frequent hospital visits have
arts music program with intent to work in
                                                  severely strained their finances.               Enjoy singing? Want to get involved
church related music;                                                                             more in church activities? Consider
                                                  UPDATE:
3) Students enrolled in an ELCA college                                                           joining the Senior Choir! It’s a great way
with a congregational matching gift on
                                                  THANK YOU for your generosity with
                                                  financial donations in this past week; totals   to meet other people and sing a variety
behalf of the college, including the EPIC                                                         of music, sharing it on Sunday mornings
program.                                          will be shared soon. There will also be
                                                                                                  during worship services. We meet
Applications can be found at the church           a website donation page for future gifts,
                                                                                                  every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is
office or online at www.stmattslutheran.          through the goal date of June 30, 2014.         welcome! For further information you
org                                               Special thanks to the small groups who          can contact David Mohr, 414-774-1775 or
or request the documents by email to              worked so creatively and generously on          by email: davemohr@me.com. Or, you
                      a variety of ways to inspire gifts to the       can simply come to the music office on
Any questions regarding the scholarship           Zeuskes. Their efforts were very effective      Thursday night and we’ll set you up with a
or application my be addressed to any             in raising a good amount of money and           folder of music. Be a part of the choir! It’s
scholarship committee members. They               also awareness of the Zeuskes’ struggles        fun and fulfilling.
are: Pastor Chris Manke, Peggy Heuler,            in the last eighteen months. The website        These bulletin announcements can
Joyce Biehn. Deadline is Monday, June                                                             be seen beginning each Friday on our
                                                  GoFundMe donation costs 8% of the total
16, 2014.                                                                                         website: www.stmattslutheran.org.
                                                  given, so if you want all of your donation
                                                  to go to the Zeuskes, a check made out to       If you wish to be added to the Friday
                                                  St. Matthew’s will accomplish this.             bulletin email list, please sign up on the
                                                                                                  bottom of the Events Sign-Up panel in
                                                       “A new commandment I give to you,          today’s bulletin (or contact Sonja
           2014 Special Funds Report                   that you love one another: just as I
            Results as of 6/1/2014 are                                                            Mohr at sonjamohr@me.com)
Balance-Comprehensive Appeal Fund to date   15,810     have loved you, you also are to love       and you will begin receiving the
Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger    $5,285     one another. By this all people will       announcements as well as other
2014 Benevolence through April 30         $169,000     know that you are my disciples, if         notices on Fridays.
        including Kingdom Account Distributions        you have love for one another.” John
                                                       13:34-35
Youth and Children
School’s Out, Come Celebrate!
Middle School “Camp Games Night”              VBS at St. Matthew’s!
on June 13th Will Welcome Summer              Don’t Forget to sign up for Vacation Bible
Get your summer vacation off to a great       School! The grades of children accepted
start by coming to “Camp Games Night” at      for registration are for (going into) K4
St. Matthew’s on Friday, June 13th from       through 5th grades.
7:00 – 9:00. We’ll play Capture the Flag      Enrollment continues for members onlly
and other camp games and end the night        through next Saturday - community
with a campfire and s’mores. The event        registrations will be accepted beginning
is open to 6th – 8th graders and friends.     June 16th. See the forms at the
Please bring 3 non-perishable food items      Welcome Center or on our website: www.
for the Tosa Cares Food Pantry.               stmattslutheran.org
                                              Helpers! We need helpers, too! Adult
Middle School Service Project at Tosa         and youth are welcome, especially high
Cares Food Pantry Middle School               school aged youth. See the sign-up form
Students, your help is needed at Tosa         to help next to the registration forms at
Cares Food Pantry on Saturday morning,        the Welcome Center and also on our
June 14th! We will work together to pack      website.
food for families in Tosa who need help
putting meals on the table. We will meet      St. Matthew’s Play Group for Moms
at St. Matthew’s at 8:00 to carpool to        and Kids! St. Matt’s Mamas meet on
the pantry at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church,       Thursdays at 9:30 in the summer. In June
returning to St. Matthew’s at 11:00. Please   the group will gather at Jacobus Park-
let Gretchen know if you can help!            6501 Hillside Lane-Milwaukee. In the
                                              event of rain, meet in the church nursery.
Stop in the Library to receive a FREE         Come when you can! Bring a friend! All
book bag! The Ice Cream for BOOKS             are Welcome!
Reading Program at St. Matthew’s Church       To communicate with all group members
Library continues throughout the summer       go to our Facebook page; St. Matt’s
months. Readers will scream for the tasty     Mamas.
Ice Cream theme! The current reading
program began in September 2013 and           Students: Are you looking to keep
continues through September 2014. The         your skills sharp over the summer?
program encourages children to read 10        Consider a tutor! St. Matthew’s member
books by completing the flyer, receive a      Carrie Jo Cherney is a licensed teacher
small Christian prize and watch the giant     with 8 years of experience in the class-
cone get bigger and bigger as the kids add    room. Please email cjo23@yahoo.com
scoops of ice cream for time spent reading.   to discuss tutoring for students exiting 1st
Kids can complete as many flyers as they      - 8th grade this June. If you prefer to call,
wish.                                         the number is 414-628-0886.
More Upcoming Events

   Lu the r - Bach - Germany -           Book Collection Now Underway!
        Krako w - Prague                 The month of JUNE is when we’re collecting
Have any plans yet for late April        books again for the “Milwaukee Working”
– early May 2015? Interested in          agency which employs men in urban areas
seeing the places where Martin Lu-       where jobs are scarce
ther lived, preached, and where our      We will again hold book collection in June to benefit
Lutheran heritage began?                 the Milwaukee organization “Milwaukee Working.”
An itinerary has been put together       This organization accepts donations of books of
for St. Matthew’s by AMi Travel          all kinds. The newest books, with resale value,
which visits all the Luther sites        are the most helpful to them, as they post them on
you’ve heard about in your Sunday        Amazon.com and resell them. But even old books
school and confirmation classes –        can be recycled.
Erfurt, Eisenach, Eisleben, Leipzig,     Most of the 15 employees have spent time on the
and Wittenberg. Additionally, we will    street, or even in prison, and never held full-time
visit Krakow, Auschwitz, the beautiful   jobs before. Milwaukee Working is a faith-based
city of Prague, and Berlin.              non-profit aimed at creating jobs in the heart of one
Our emphasis will be on history and      of the most improverished cities in America.
music, and along the way there will      During the month of June bring your books; they
be breathtaking scenery, magnifi-        will also accept CDs, DVDs, and games in good
cent churches and, of course, lots of    condition. Tax receipts available.
gemutlichheit.                           Watch for information about bringing a truck into
Questions? Contact Pastor Chris          the parking lot on one of the Saturdays in June,
Manke (Ph. 414-774-0441; email           through which neighbors and community members
office@stmattslutheran.org) or Linda     can also donate to this organization. When the
Levengood (Ph. 414-427-9672;             Saturday has been set, share the info with your
email llevengood@sbcglobal.net).         neighbors about this great organization benefiting
                                         Milwaukee.

Needed:
Make Shopping for Our Partners a Habit!! Red Bags are Here!
Help Reformation and Cross Lutheran Churches serve their neighbors by making shopping
for them a habit. As you leave worship this Sunday morning, look for the red bags in the
commons and take a bag and a shopping list. Then return the filled bag the next week to
the labeled containers under the coat rack near the church office.
Thanks for making these ministries possible with your contributions!
All are wel
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       and the Bread of Healing            The third annual Bob Biehn/Tim Ireland                            or others. Y
         Empowerment Ministry              memorial Golf Outing will be held on                              your conce
          Friday, June 20, 2014            Friday, August 8, 2014. Sign up now at                            leader at th
$75 per golfer                             the Welcome Center. Begins at 10 a.m.                             he/she alon
(Includes 18 holes of golf, buffet         on August 8 at Kettle Hill Golf Course in                         ministries w
dinner, silent auction, raffles and        Richfield. Format is 2 Man Best Ball. Fees                        give a spec
prizes.)                                   are $70 for 18 holes with card, lunch of                          concern. H
11:30AM-12:30PM .....Registration          sausage and chips, beverage ticket and a                          dates:
1:00PM-Sunset...........Shot Gun Start     donation to St. Matthew’s Youth Mission Trip.                          Wedne
                      (Scramble format)    Contact Jim Bowen with questions, 414-                                         f
Dinner Buffet to Follow*                   614-2799. Stick around for beverages and                            the 10:30
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Also, if you want to participate but are                                                                              fol
                                                      Mt. Meru: Second Annual
not up to 18 holes, contact the church                                                                            10:30 a
                                                      Meru Benefit Golf Outing
office or Ann Hogan and Lisa Quam
                                           is set for Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Kettle
to make special arrangements. The                                                                              Sunday, M
                                           Hills Golf Course in Richfield. This outing
phone number at Cross Lutheran
                                           supports the Meru Coffee Projects Micro-Loan
Church is: 414-344-1746                                                                                        Educatio
                                           program and medical supplies for Nkoaranga
The golf course is located at:
                                           Lutheran Hospital, Tanzania, East Africa.
Willow Run Golf Club
                                           Registration opens May 1, 2014. To register,
N12 W 26506 Golf Road
                                           visit the website, mtmerucoffee.org. Also, visit
Pewaukee, WI 53072                                                                                           Ongoing C
                                           our Facebook page and ‘like’ us: ‘Meru Benefit
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Men’s Shoes Needed at Reformation
                                    Social Ministry                                                 Store The Reformation Neighborhood Store
                                                                                                    is in need of men’s shoes in good condition.
            The St. Matthew’s                            Special 2014 Summer Guidelines             If you have any outgrown or unused shoes
                                                         for Donations to                           in your closets, please bring them to the
          Meal Outreach Ministry                                                                    Reformation collection area on the first floor
                                                         Reformation Neighborhood Store
Serenity Inn: Volunteers prepare and serve 6-8                                                      of the education wing.
residents the second Sunday of each month.               Reformation is now leasing back the
Volunteers carpool meeting at church at 5:15             Neighborhood Store space from the
returning at 7:15. If you are available and would like   new building owners
to participate on July 13, please contact coordinator    Here are suggested items for
Christopher Bartelt at .            donations - please consider this list
                                                                                                    Cross Lutheran Church monthly
                                                         and if your items to donate aren’t on
                                                                                                    luncheon:
Cross Lutheran Lunch Program We serve 300-               the list, you are encouraged to hold
                                                                                                    It’s become clear that disposable dishes
400 people on the fourth Wednesday of each month         your donation for now or give it to
at 12 noon at Cross Lutheran Church, 1821 N. 16th
                                                                                                    are the best way to donate food for the meal
                                                         another worthy organization.
Street. We carpool from St. Matthew’s at 10:45 a.m.                                                 at Cross on the 4th Wednesday of each
                                                         Summer items: Fans, window
and serve from 11:30-1:00. Next Meal: Wednesday,                                                    month. As hard as the servers try to get the
                                                         AC units, lawn furniture, small
June 25, 2014. Pick up a card in worship on the                                                     pans washed and returned to church, it is
                                                         kitchen appliances, cookware,
Sunday prior to the meal to donate food.                                                            easy to miss one or two or leave something
                                                         bakeware, sets only of plates,
                                                                                                    at Cross. An alternative to disposable is to
                                                         glassware, utensils, sheets and
Just One More: Volunteers assemble packaged                                                         take a container from the boxes outside the
                                                         towels (with no rips, stains or pilling;
meals to be picked up by area churches and                                                          office (without someone’s name on it), which
                                                         sets appreciated); bicycles, small
programs on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Food                                                      are dishes used previously but not picked up.
                                                         sporting goods, basketballs, living,
packing takes place at Redeemer Lutheran on 19th
                                                         dining and bedroom furniture, men’s
& Wisconsin Avenue. Call Larry Jurss at 414-257-
3595 for details. Carpooling available from St.          and older children’s clothing only
                                                                                                    Men: A great way to begin your week -
Matt’s.                                                  (we have boxes of women’s and
                                                                                                    The Monday Morning Men’s Bible Study
                                                         infant summer clothing, no more is
                                                                                                    meets each Monday morning at 6:30 a.m.
Guest House: 3 or 4 volunteers are welcome each          needed at this time).
                                                                                                    to study, to discuss, to share. All men are
month to prepare and serve dinner for 80 men at          Items Not needed: books,
                                                                                                    welcome. For more information, call Mark
the Guest House, a homeless shelter. Meet at the         computer equipment, metal desks
                                                                                                    Petersen, 476-7299 or Bill Brown, 774-4017.
church at 5:00 pm to carpool and finish by 7:00 pm.      or office furniture, cribs, car seats,
Seeking volunteers to cook or serve on July 13           lighting or plumbing fixtures,
and August 10. Please contact Carl Johnson               exercise bikes or machines, build-in
(johnsoncr@cdmsmith.com), or 414-771-1023.               appliances, golf clubs/bags, large
                                                         entertainment centers, toys, large
Repairers of the Breach:                                 appliances.
We supply 100 bag lunches for the homeless twice         Reformation does not have the
a month. We pack the lunches at church on the 2nd        ability to pick up large items.
and 4th Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. Volunteers          Unloading help available for drop
are needed to provide beverages, fruit, chips and        offs Monday-Thursday 9-noon,
sweets and/or pack the lunches. Contact Tom Geib         Saturdays 9-2
(414-321-3391).
Do you know about the Baptism
For Rent: A charming Door County                  Diakonia: A Faith-Deepening                Banner? The banner is composed of a
Home in the woods. Weekly rentals in the          Experience A class called diakonia         counted cross-stitch rainbow, symbolizing
summer, weekends other seasons. For more          TM
                                                     provides systematic training to         God’s promise to all, with a back-stitch
information and availability call 414-476-2422    adults during a two-year program of        overlay which depicts a representative
or email: bigredd7@me.com                         weekly classes in Bible, theology and      family of God. The words on the banner
                                                  church history as well as practical        are from Isaiah 43:1 “I have called you by
Car needed for disabled driver on a               ministry. This course of study,            name; you are mine.” A final touch added
small budget - $500. If you know of any           combined with spiritual retreats and       is the unique design to include the names
possibilities, please call 414-475-1326 or        group interaction, helps train people      of those who are baptized. The Baptism
contact the church office.                        for the many diverse tasks and             Banner has been given to St. Matthew’s
                                                  opportunities to fulfill their baptismal   by Ed and Lois Bross with the assistance
Did you know? We are offering printed             calling as servants of Christ.             of Mary Ann Gordon.
directories for those who would like them.        Classes will begin in September of
While our online directory is used frequently     2014 with locations spread throughout
by our members, some members are not              our synod. For more information            Did you know? We are offering printed
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                                                  financial aid forms can be found           members are not online, or may prefer a
All are welcome at monthly healing                                                           printed copy. These are available in the
                                                  on the synod website at http://
services Healing services are offered                                                        church office.
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monthly at St. Matthew’s at a variety of times
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Today We Recognize the Graduating Senior Class of 2014

Michelle Brown, daughter of Bill and Beth Brown graduates from Wauwatosa East High
School. As captain of the girls’ tennis team and as co-editor-in-chief of the Cardinal News,
East’s newspaper, Michelle has learned how to lead others while pursuing athletics and
academics. Her involvement in the music program at Wauwatosa East as an oboe player has
led her to discover her passion for music. This passion, paired with her love for working with
children, has resulted in her desire to pursue a degree in music education at Luther College in
Decorah, Iowa. She is thankful for the opportunity to participate in the mission trips, VBS,
bell choirs and Sunday school, both as a teacher and student, and is extremely grateful for all
of the support and love she has felt over the past years.

Anneke Clement, daughter of Jim and Karie Clement, graduates from Germantown High
School, where she was involved with track and band. She has gone on the past three mission
trips and will be going on the trip to Washington D.C. later this month. This fall, Anneke will
be attending UW Oshkosh to pursue a degree in nursing.

Madeline Cox, daughter of Dale and Robin Cox, graduates from Wauwatosa East High
School where she was a member of National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. She
has been active in the music programs both at her school and at St. Matthew’s. She played
violin for orchestra and piano for the jazz band at her school, and was a member of both
Righteous Ringers and New Generation Choir at church. She has been a VBS volunteer for
many years and is eager to attend her second mission trip this summer. This year she earned
her Certified Nursing Assistant certification and has been a volunteer at Children’s Hospital.
Next year, Madeline will be attending Concordia University Wisconsin as a nursing major in
order to become a pediatric nurse. She would like to thank St. Matthew’s for the guidance,
support, and wonderful friendships that have helped her grow to become a better person.

Jared Ernst, son of Peter and Sue Ernst, graduates with honors from Brookfield Central
High School. He has been actively involved in both sports and clubs throughout his high
school career. Jared held a position on the Key Club Executive Board and was a member of
SADD and Peer Helpers. His passion for soccer led him to play both varsity soccer and club
soccer for the Bavarians. In the fall of 2014, Jared will be attending the University of
Wisconsin - Madison pursuing a degree in business.
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Brent Gastrau, son of Steve and Karen Gastrau, graduates from Wauwatosa East High
School. During his high school years he was a member of the wrestling team and earned a
varsity letter during freshman year, played varsity football senior year, and played on the golf
team all 4 years. Brent has also played bass guitar for the past 6 years. He earned superior
ratings from the Wisconsin Music Federation for his bass guitar performances for the past 3
years. This year Brent formed a rock band with some of his classmates; they’ve played at
fundraisers for Amnesty International, the Wauwatosa Youth Commission and the Best
Buddies Art and Crafts sale. One of Brent's most rewarding experiences during high school
was participating in two mission trips to New Orleans with the St. Matthew's Youth to
rebuild houses for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Brent would like to thank Mrs. Rutkowski
and Mr. Hughes for mentoring him during confirmation. He will be attending University of
Wisconsin-Madison this fall and majoring in business.

Natalie Hanson, daughter of Tom and Kristin Hanson, graduates from Brookfield East High
School. She has been very involved in youth forum and choir at church along with going on
mission trips every summer since her freshman year. She will be attending UW-Milwaukee
in the fall of 2014 with an undecided major.

Madeline Heim, daughter of Fred and Carol Heim graduates from Menomonee Falls High
School. She was a four-year participant and two-year captain of the Menomonee Falls
Varsity Dance Team. She was also a member of the Jazz Big Band, the Spirit Award Winner
in the local Distinguished Young Women scholarship program, a member of National Honor
Society, and the President of German Honor Society. At St. Matthew's, she has participated
in two incredible mission trips, as well as having sung in Praise Kids, New Creation and New
Generation Choirs, and teaching Sunday School this past year. Next year she will be
attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study journalism.
3

Ethan Hughes, son of Nick and Jill Hughes, graduates from Wauwatosa East High School.
Throughout his career at East, Ethan has been involved in athletics (playing four different
sports) as well as Best Buddies Club and traveling to Spain. His favorite sport is volleyball.
Ethan played varsity middle hitter for the highly successful Wauwatosa East Boys volleyball
team as well club volleyball – both for North Shore and Lightning. This year, Ethan worked
daily in the voluntary teacher assistant program at East. Ethan will be attending the
University of Wisconsin – Madison in the fall.

Jennifer Lake, daughter of Michelle and Mark Lake, graduates from Wauwatosa East High
School. Throughout high school, Jennifer has been involved in athletics, community service,
and the voluntary teaching assistant program at Wauwatosa East High School. She was
named MVP and Captain of the girls’ golf team the past two years. She also earned the
Coaches’ Award (golf), qualified for State (golf), and most recently won the Vescolani
Sportsmanship Award. Jennifer’s community service work included membership in the
National Honor Society and she also ran Locks of Love to provide hair for wigs and
monetary support for cancer patients. Her strength in math and love for helping others
resulted in a tutoring opportunity for students in Math Emphasis. Jennifer plans to study
accounting at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the fall.

Morgan Land, daughter of Al & Debbie Land, graduates from Sussex Hamilton High
School. In her four years at Sussex Hamilton, Morgan participated in cross-country, and was
captain of the soccer team. A member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society,
and on the high honor roll each semester, she will be attending UW-Eau Claire in the fall to
major in nursing and minor in Spanish. She would like to thank the St. Matthew’s
congregation for their support over the years.
4

Elizabeth Langenstroer, daughter of Peter and Ann Langenstroer, graduates from Kettle
Moraine High School and was a 4-year varsity cheerleader, competed long distance events
and pole vault in track, and was very active in the KM band, playing clarinet. She was a
member of National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society
at school, while also receiving the Dick Ohm Merit Award for four years. Elizabeth recently
received a scholarship from the Wisconsin Association of Pom and Cheer. She will be a
member of the Youth Mission trip to Washington, D.C. this summer and will be attending
UW-Madison in the fall.

Molly Lippold, daughter of Ken and Cindy Lippold, graduates from Wauwatosa East High
School. She has grown up in the St. Matthew’s church community ever since she was
baptized in August of 1995. Since then, she has always expressed her Christian voice with
participating in events such as Praise Kids participating and volunteering in VBS, fun youth
outings, and mission trips. Molly helped rebuild homes in New Orleans and New York; this
summer she will participate in her 4th and final mission trip to Washington D.C to focus on
hunger relief. During her high school career, she participated in golf, softball, student
council, and National Honor Society. She received her academic letter, varsity letter in golf,
and the scholastic athlete award. In the fall, Molly is excited to attend Marquette University
to study elementary education along with having the opportunity to serve in a faith-based
community.

Kyle Mabie, son of Dean and Renee Mabie, graduates with honors from Wauwatosa East
High School. During his four years in high school, Kyle was the varsity goalkeeper for the
soccer team and also played on the varsity lacrosse team. Kyle enjoyed studying German and
participated in the German American Partnership Program, which included an exchange with
a German student in his junior year. He plans to attend Colorado State University in the fall
of 2014. Kyle is grateful for the opportunity to have served on two of St. Matthew’s mission
trips and appreciates the support of the congregation.
5

Averie Manke, daughter of Pastor Chris and Donna Manke graduates from Wauwatosa East
High School. She participated in many activities including basketball, softball, National
Honor Society, AFS Club, orchestra and Raider Link Crew. In Averie’s basketball career she
was the captain of the team and achieved the Coaches’ Award for her positive leadership. She
also traveled twice to Washington D.C. to compete in the ‘We the People’ National APPSE
competition. In addition to her school activities she has been very involved in St. Matthew’s
youth group, helped with Vacation Bible School and has gone on three mission trips and will
participate in her fourth in the upcoming weeks. Finally, she is very grateful for the love and
support that she has had over the years from the St. Matthew’s community, and will surely
miss this as she travels to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, this coming fall.

Moriah Mucha, daughter of Mike and Linda Mucha, graduates from Rufus King High
School. Throughout high school Moriah began to realize how invested she was in helping
people and staying active. She will be attending Winona State University in Minnesota with
some of her fellow St. Matt's kids. She intends to major in physical therapy and German,
along with photography. She can't wait for the adventures to come.

Siena Muehlfeld, daughter of Tim and Sharon Muehlfeld, graduates from Wauwatosa East
High School, participating in activities such as band, jazz, forensics, APPSE, volunteer
work, and theatre, among other activities. This will be her third mission trip and her second
time to Washington, D.C., and she could not be more excited. Siena is incredibly grateful for
the experiences and memories she has shared with the people of Wauwatosa. She hopes to
further enrich her life at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she will be attending in
the fall.

Lucas Poe, son of Tammi Krueger Poe and Steve Poe, graduates from Wauwatosa East High
School where he participated in baseball, basketball, soccer, and swimming. He is a member
of National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. He went on both mission trips to
New Orleans and helped with VBS. He will attend Drake University. He plans to study
finance and accounting with a minor in Spanish. Lucas hopes to travel to Spain someday
soon.
6

Lauren Raasch, daughter of Steve and Carol Raasch, graduates from Wauwatosa East High
School. She has enjoyed participating in many of the events and volunteer opportunities at
St. Matthew's since her baptism in 1996, and is looking forward to her fourth mission trip this
summer. She is a student at Tosa East where she is a member of the National Honor Society,
French Honor Society, Peers With Impact, Key Club, HOSA, and the French Club. In
addition she has taken college level art courses at MIAD, received her Certified Nursing
Assistant's license, is a server's assistant at Eddie Martini's, and spent the first semester of her
senior year studying abroad in France. Lauren is looking forward to attending UW-Madison
in the fall, majoring in microbiology and French.

Allison Ray, daughter of Jon and Brenda Ray, graduates from Wauwatosa East High School.
She has spent the majority of her high school experience involved in theater and choir. She
was Vice-President of National Honor Society her senior year, and received a Best
Supporting Actress Tommy Award nomination for her performance in the Tosa East Players
production of Godspell. Throughout high school, she has participated in various activities and
clubs such as Chamber Choir, Marching Band, Key Club, International Thespian Society,
National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Players. Allison will be attending the
University of Wisconsin-Madison in the fall and plans to study business and psychology.

Caitlin Renaud, daughter of Dale and Claudia Renaud, graduates from Wauwatosa West
High School where she was a member of a volunteer organization (Key Club) for four years
and a board member for two years. She was also a member of National Honor Society,
Spanish Honor Society, and was a member of the varsity swim team all four years of high
school. Next year, she plans on attending the College of Biological Sciences in the University
of Minnesota- Twin Cities and has decided to major in biology.

Bridget Riegert, daughter of Nick and Anne Riegert, graduates with high honors from
Pewaukee High School. She was involved in tennis, international club, NHS and leadership
while in high school. She will attend UW-Whitewater to study international business,
marketing and German.
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Elle Riegert, daughter of Nick and Anne Riegert, graduates from Pewaukee High School
where she was involved in tennis, softball, international club and anti-bullying club. She will
attend WCTC to study health and human services with a focus on working with the
differently- abled population (job skills service or autism therapy).

Tanner Vincent Rutkowski, son of Mark and Laurie Rutkowski, graduates from
Wauwatosa East High School. Tanner has decided to continue his education in the fall and
will be attending the Concordia University Wisconsin. Tanner has had an ongoing interest in
the world of sports and has decided to pursue a degree in sports management. Running has
also become a passion for Tanner, who has been invited to join the cross country and track
teams at Concordia.

Logan Schmidt, son of Tim and Amy Schmidt, graduates with honors from Wauwatosa
East. He is a member of the National Honor Society and also played both football and
lacrosse. His favorite memories at St. Matthew's are playing Jesus in the Passion Scenes and
the mission trips to New Orleans. He will attend Missouri University of Science and
Technology where he will study nuclear engineering.

Madeline Staff, daughter of Amy Stolarski & Sean Rutter and David Stolarski, graduates
with honors from Brookfield East High School. Throughout her high school years, she has
lettered three years in tennis, played softball, volunteered at the Elmbrook Humane Society
(200+ hours), and was involved in student council as well as the women's choir. She is a
member of the Spanish Honor Society, and the National Honor Society. She has gone on
three mission trips with St. Matthew's and will be attending her fourth and last mission trip to
Washington D.C. She has been an active choir member at St. Matthew's since she was 4
years old. She will be attending University of Tennessee-Knoxville majoring in animal
sciences with a pre-veterinary track.
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Jacob Stolte, son of John Stolte and Misty Stolte, graduates from Wauwatosa East High
School. He plans to further his education at Xavier University in the fall. Throughout his
time at Wauwatosa East he participated in the "We the People" competition and served as
unit captain on the national qualifier team. He continued his interest in civic education with
attendance at Badger Boys State. A highlight during these past four years was the Lazy
Beaver Canoe Race, of which he is a two-time defending champion in the Junior division. He
served others on two mission trips at St. Matthew’s. On these trips he had the opportunity to
serve in both New Orleans and New York. The Jesuit tradition at Xavier will help him to
continue his faith journey and service to others. He plans to major in international business
and to enjoy everything the city of Cincinnati has to offer. He would like to thank those
members of St. Matthew’s who have helped him to reach the success he has today and for
their continued support as he continues growth in faith and knowledge.

Maggie Swenson, daughter of John and Cherie Swenson, graduates with honors from
Wauwatosa East High School, and will attend the University of Wisconsin – Madison in the
fall. As a member of St. Matthew’s, Maggie most appreciated the youth mission trips and the
opportunity to help a family in New Orleans reunite by helping to rebuild their home. In her
was cultivated a spirit of service that she will carry with her forever. For that, Maggie is
grateful to her St. Matthew’s family.

Julia Tennessen, daughter of Richard and Jean Tennessen, graduates with honors from
Brookfield East High School. During high school Julia was active in many activities
including soccer and ski team. She is also a member of the National Spanish Honor Society
and President of the Project Kids Club. Julia will be attending the University of Iowa this
fall where she has been accepted into their honors program. Her areas of interest are English,
Cultural Anthropology and Spanish.

               Also graduating:
               Cameron Albrecht                Samuel Rose
               Carly Amstadt                   Jennifer Rotgers
               Katie Hartman                   Caleb Taylor
               Matthew Miller
Help Support The Zeuskes with your donations
Our congregation reaches out in care and concern to a family in a difficult time
    We have the opportunity to show love and support to one of our faithful St.
    Matthew’s families. Dan and Karen Zeuske joined St. Matthew’s while they
    were living in Wauwatosa, and expecting their first son, Ben. Another son, Nick,
    was born, and both were baptized at St. Matthew’s. In 2006 their youngest
    son Joseph was born and was soon diagnosed with prune belly syndrome and
    Dandy Walker Syndrome. The combination of conditions prevents Joseph from
    walking or talking. Joseph can eat some foods, but most of his nutrition must be
    administered through a feeding tube. Only his mom, dad, or a nurse can safely
    look after him.
    At the end of 2012 the family received more devastating news. Dan was diagnosed
    with Stage IV prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones, lungs, lymph nodes,
    and bladder. He has endured debilitating chemotherapy and a great deal of pain
    but remains committed to doing all that he can for his family. Dan continues to
    work three hours a day at his office and the rest of the day at home.
    As Dan’s endurance has suffered, Karen’s care-taking responsibilities have
    increased. Joseph now needs a Hoyer lift to assist in his daily care, but the
    Zeuskes’ current duplex is too small to accommodate the lift in their bathroom.
    As you can imagine, the medical costs are staggering, causing the family to fall
    behind on their bills and making it financially prohibitive to move to a larger space
    that would accommodate Joseph’s needs.
                                  The Zeuskes have remained active members of the St.
                                  Matthew’s family.
                                   St. Matthew’s members now have an excellent
                                   opportunity to embrace and nurture the Zeuskes. A
                                   fundraiser for their benefit will be held on June 1st, in
                                   conjunction with our Celebration Sunday. Activities
                                   will include a bake sale and raffle. Because the need
                                   is greater than these activities will likely produce, we
St. Matthew’s Church community are asking you directly for your support. Checks can
       helps family in need         be made out to St. Matthew’s and will be combined
                                    into one check for the Zeuskes. The Zeuske family is
                                    most grateful for all the prayers and concern offered
     on their behalf. We thank you for your prayerful consideration of this opportunity to
     be loving disciples of Jesus.

Jesus said, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have
loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my
disciples, if you have love for one another.” – Gospel of John 13:34-35
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              Zeuske Family carries on amid multiple challenges
    Faithful St. Matthew’s members Dan and Karen Zeuske have a remarkable family. They joined the church
  while they were living in Wauwatosa with their two sons, Ben and Nicholas. In 1996 their youngest son Joseph
  was born and was soon diagnosed with prune belly syndrome and Dandy Walker Syndrome. The combination
  of conditions prevents Joseph from walking or talking. Though he cannot communicate verbally, his smiles show
  his family when he is happy. Joseph can eat some foods, but most of his nutrition must be administered through
  a feeding tube. Extremely susceptible to infection, he cannot attend school, and because of the complexity of his
  care, only his mom, dad, or a nurse can safely look after him.
                                                                           At the end of 2012 the family received
                                                                         devastating news. Dan was diagnosed with
                                                                         Stage IV prostate cancer, which has spread to
                                                                         his bones, lungs, lymph nodes, bladder, and
                                                                         sinuses. He has endured debilitating chemo
                                                                         therapy and a great deal of pain but remains
                                                                         committed to doing all that he can for his
                                                                         family. Dan continues to work three hours
                                                                         a day at his office and the rest of the day at
                                                                         home. Last year he coached Nicholas’ Little
                                                                         League team and has volunteered to coach
                                                                         Ben’s team this year, despite his persistent
                                                                         pain.
                                                                           As Dan’s endurance has suffered, Karen’s
                                                                         care-taking responsibilities have increased.
                                                                         Joseph now needs a Hoyer lift to assist in
                                                                         his daily care, but the Zeuskes’ current
                                                                         duplex is too small to accommodate the lift
                                                                         in their bathroom. They need some financial
                                                                         assistance to move to a larger space so that
Dan and Karen Zeuske and sons Nick (left) who is 12 years old;
                                                                         they can continue to care for Joseph.
Ben (center), who is 15, and Joseph, age 8 (sitting on Dan’s lap).       They are falling behind on their medical
This photo was taken a couple of years ago.                              bills and other bills, as well. Dan must
                                                                         travel to Madison for his appointments
                                                                         and treatments, and Joseph often requires
                                                                         treatment at Children’s Hospital, which is
                   St. Matthew’s Mission Statement                       thirty minutes away from their Hartland
  Called to fulfill the Great Commission, St. Matthew’s Welcomes         home.
  all to faith in Jesus Christ, Nurtures our faith journey, Equips us      Though they moved away from Wauwatosa,
  to serve others, and Sends us into the world to make a differ-         the Zeuskes have remained active members
  ence in Jesus’ name.                                                   of the St. Matthew’s family. St. Matt’s
                     The Voice of St. Matthew’s                          members now have an excellent opportunity
        The newsletter of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church              to embrace and nurture the Zeuskes. A
          Christopher Manke and Margaret Schoewe Pastors                 fundraiser for their benefit will be
          1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213                     held on June 1 in conjunction with our
                    414-774-0441 fax 414-774-0989                        Celebration Sunday. Activities will include a
                   E-mail: office@stmattslutheran.org                    bake sale and raffle that day. Opportunities
              Visit our website: www.StMattsLutheran.org                 to donate will also be made available over a
             Sunday worship at 7:30, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.                 longer term through a fundraising website.
  USPS 662-800 -- Published Monthly - Twice monthly in March,            Please watch for a letter with details of the
  July, October and December by St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran       fundraising efforts. Further updates will
  Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (phone 774-           appear in Sunday bulletins, as well. The
  0441) Periodicals postage paid at Milwaukee, WI. POSTMASTER:
                                                                         Zeuske family is most grateful for all the
  Send address changes to: The Voice of St. Matthew’s, St. Matthew’s
  Ev. Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI
                                                                         prayers and concern offered on their behalf.
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  Submit articles to the church office in care of Sonja Mohr, Newsletter
  Editor, or sonjamohr@me.com
Register for St. Matthew’s Vacation Bible School now!
Join us August 4th-8th from 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. for a week of faith-filled activities
 Junior kindergartners through 5th graders are invited to a week of learning Bible
 Stories through games, crafts, songs, skits and experiments. This year’s VBS
 theme is “Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God” from Cokesbury
 Publishers.
 Children will encounter amazing wonders when they imagine and build with God.
 They will discover biblical characters who experienced the extraordinary when
 they used their hands, hearts, and minds to imagine, build, grow, work and walk
 with God. Lessons include: The Story of Esther; Rebuilding the Lord’s House;
 Parable of the Mustard Seed; Feeding the 5,000; and Walking to Emmaus.
 Friends and community members are always welcome, but registration is open
 to St. Matthew’s members first. On June 16th we will open registration to the
 community. We may need to limit registrations if the class sizes become too
 large. No registrations will be accepted after August 1. We are in need of adult
 volunteers. We especially need teachers and tour guides. Please consider
 volunteering your time for this great outreach. It promises to be a rewarding
 experience for all who participate!
 Any questions or concerns can be directed to the church office (414-774-0441) or
 the children’s ministry coordinator, Donna Gardner Manke (414-813-7077).
 VBS registration forms are located at the Welcome Center, across from the
 church office and on our website: www.stmattslutheran.org
August 4th – August 8th from 8:45-11:45am                                    August 4th – August 8th from 8:45-11:45am

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church                       (414) 774-0441          St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church                      (414) 774-0441
1615 Wauwatosa Avenue                            FAX (414) 774-0989         1615 Wauwatosa Avenue                           FAX (414) 774-0989
Wauwatosa, WI 53213                       Email: stmattswi@sbcglobal.net    Wauwatosa, WI 53213                      Email: stmattswi@sbcglobal.net

Registration for St. Matthew’s members begins now and                       Registration for St. Matthew’s members begins now and
will be open to nonmembers on June 16th. We may need to                     will be open to nonmembers on June 16th. We may need to
cut off registrations, if class sizes get too big (especially K4 &          cut off registrations, if class sizes get too big (especially K4 & K5).
                                                                nd
K5). Registrations will not be accepted after August 2 .                    Registrations will not be accepted after August 2nd.

                        Family Information:                                                          Family Information:
Name of Parent: _____________________Email__________                        Name of Parent: _____________________Email__________
Address/City/Zip: ___________________________________                       Address/City/Zip: ___________________________________
Phone: ________________Cell Phone__________________                         Phone: ________________Cell Phone__________________
Emergency Contact:                                                          Emergency Contact:
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Please note our class offerings and register your child for the grade       Please note our class offerings and register your child for the grade
he/she will enter in Sept. 2014: K4; K5; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th            he/she will enter in Sept. 2014: K4; K5; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

Child's Name        Grade Birth date    Health Concerns/Special Needs       Child's Name       Grade Birth date     Health Concerns/Special Needs

1. _______________________________________________                          1. _______________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________                          2. _______________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________                          3. _______________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________                          4. _______________________________________________

Parent Signature __________________________________                         Parent Signature __________________________________
Any other pertinent information: (Use other side if needed)                 Any other pertinent information: (Use other side if needed)
If your child desires to be with a certain friend please list on form. K4   If your child desires to be with a certain friend please list on form. K4 &
& K5 classes will not be able to be rearranged on the first day.            K5 classes will not be able to be rearranged on the first day.
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