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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
June 2021
“Where has all of the time gone?”
I used to chuckle when older Christ who has overcome sin and
people would say that sort of thing. the grave and has promised, “As I
And now here I am, joining their live you shall live also.” (John
ranks. It’s hard to believe that over 14:19)
23 years have now flowed under
This message of the Gospel is
the bridge since my installation as
what I have tried to hold up before
a pastor here on February 1, 1998.
you as the supreme truth that we all
I still remember the Y2K scare need to believe in and live by. In-
near the end of 1999 when every- deed, we have built this ministry
one was scared to death that the around the mission of “Connecting
computers in this country and People to Christ.” I want to thank all
around the world were going to of you who have been integrally in-
self-destruct (or something like
Pastor Tom Gudmundson volved in helping to create and lead
that) because the software wasn’t the many ministries of St. Paul that
designed to move into the new God has led us to develop over the
century. Many were terrified that years. People throughout Sheboygan
the world would plunge into some
County have come to respect this
sort of deep, dark communication
church as a very mission-minded
hole when all of the computers
congregation.
would shut down. And now my
“Pr. Kyle has ministry is ending in the midst of And now the time has come for
demonstrated the worldwide pandemic panic. me to retire as a pastor among you.
However, I have every confidence
This reflection reminds me
wisdom beyond that, when we take our eyes off of
that all of you pastors, staff, and
members will continue expanding
his years and I Jesus and start to think that man is on the Great Commission of Jesus
responsible for figuring everything
can’t wait to see out- that’s when we get very afraid
as He leads our congregation to
reach out with the hope of the Gos-
where God leads and start to panic. Even with all of
pel in new and creative ways.
the brilliant minds of people in the
this ministry in world, we still know deep down God has given us a young and
that human beings are very limited very talented Sr. Pastor in Pr. Kyle.
the years ahead in our ability to fix our world. We I have had the privilege of watching
under his in fact are completely dependent him grow and mature in his new
upon the sovereign power and the leadership role over the last couple
direction.” grace and mercy of our God for all of years as he has successfully led
of the blessings of life. Our hope the Church Council, Elders and Call
comes from a living faith in Jesus
(Continued on page 2)
The Mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church
“As Friends of God through Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, we are Connecting
People to Christ by sharing His love in word and action everywhere we are.”
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(Continued from page 1) views, the Call Committee talked about another
option: going back to school. Each year, men
Committee in searching for another pastor, deal- from all over the country graduate from the
ing with this unprecedented pandemic, and a host seminaries and are placed in churches all across
of other very challenging issues. From my per- the country and world. The proposal was
spective, Pr. Kyle has demonstrated wisdom be- brought to the congregation and it was approved
yond his years and I can’t wait to see where God to proceed with looking to the seminaries for a
leads this ministry in the years ahead under his pastor while continuing to look from the field.
direction. In January and February, Pastor Kyle
The date of my retirement has been set as and Mark Sbrocco (Head Elder) conducted in-
June 27, 2021. In retiring from the pastoral min- terviews with five men who were scheduled to
istry here at St. Paul, I am planning to step back graduate at the end of May and be placed in
from all areas of public involvement for now. congregations. The Call Committee was able to
Judy and I will continue to live in Sheboygan sit in on those interviews using Zoom.
and we will remain members of St. Paul. I look
After the interviews were conducted, the
forward to worshipping with Judy and all of you Call Committee gathered together in the middle
on Sunday mornings. However, I will not be of February to talk about each candidate and
preaching, leading worship services, or conduct- submit our list of men who we felt best fit the
ing official acts such as weddings, funerals etc. needs and ministry of St. Paul. Two names
We will have 2 very capable pastors to care for quickly stood out above the rest. We submitted
us in these ways. those names and all the necessary paperwork to
And now, I can’t think of a better way to the district office and placement committees at
close this letter than by quoting the words of the the seminary and then we waited.
Apostle Paul because they express my senti- On April 27, during the Congregation
ments so completely: Meeting, we were pleased to put the meeting on
“I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 hold and watch the Call Service at Concordia
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with
Theological Seminary - Fort Wayne, IN. Dur-
ing that service it was announced that we would
joy. 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from
be receiving a pastoral candidate named Robert
the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that Schrader. “Rob” grew up in Berlin, WI and
he who began a good work in you will carry it on to attended UW Lacrosse, WI where he earned a
completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7 It is right Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education.
for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have After spending a year and half teaching history
you in my heart…” Philippians 1:3-7 in Holcombe, WI, Rob felt the call to become a
pastor. After two years of class work, Pastor
Yours in Christ, Schrader was assigned to do his vicarage in
Pastor Tom Norman, OK at Trinity Lutheran Church. In Ju-
ly of 2020, he married Paige Jones, who is a
math teacher from Coon Rapids, MN. Robert
was the first choice of the Call Committee and
we are super excited to welcome him as Associ-
ate Pastor.
Robert’s Ordination and Installation will
Pastor Robert take place on July 11 at 3:00 pm, followed by a
Schrader meal and opportunity to get to know Pastor Rob
and Paige in the Fellowship Hall. We look for-
(Pastor Rob) ward to the ministry and blessings that he will
bring to St. Paul and it’s members, as we work
After nearly two and half years of looking for together on the mission that God has given us of
a pastor, sorting through dozens of pastor infor- “Connecting People to Christ”.
mation forms, and conducting countless inter-
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Confirmation Students Sunday, June 6
The following names are students that be- 9:15am Worship Service
came Confirmed on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Graduation Sunday
Mahlet Joy Blake, Dylan James Brody, Help us celebrate our
Brody Allan Daniel Duchow, Addison Faith Ed- graduates as we hear about future plans and
wards, Owen Lucas Ewald, Marcus Edward where God is leading them. Congregation is
Gerlach, Tanner David Gierach, Lucy Ann also welcome to attend this service as we pray
Haines, Brennan Chris Helmer, Jude Anthony for, lift up, and encourage these young people.
Edward Henning, Maxwell Thomas Jacquat,
Seth Roland Jensema, Clara Lynn Kautzer,
Brooke Carolyn Keller, Cayden Todd Kuhn,
Kamrin Marie Kunz, Logan Lee Miller, Evan
Michael Nikson, Emily Ingrid Oppenheimer,
Garrett John Pfister, Isaac James Punke, Elena
Frieda Nieves Rosalez, Mallory Ellen Simons,
Graham Arthur Thiel, Madison Renee Thill,
Addison Elizabeth Verhagen, Piper Suzanne
Vetting, Lydia Marion Weidner, Timothy John
Zuengler.
Please keep them in your prayers!
Church Office
Doorbell
In efforts to improve
safety, the church will be
locked during office hours.
You are still welcome to
come! There is a doorbell
at the Main Entrance with
a video camera to allow for
access. Thank you for
making this adjustment!
Cinnamon Roll Sale Love Inc. will be selling re-
freshments at Music in the
Thank You Park in Sheboygan Falls on
The Guatemala mission team June 9th and June 23. If you
would like to thank the mem- could help sell pretzels, water,
bers of St. Paul Lutheran for chips, and church baked goods
their ongoing support of our and would be willing to work
team. Our most recent cinna- from 4:30 to 8:30 or any hours in between we
mon roll sale was again suc- would love your help.
cessful due to congregation Call Bonnie Holzheimer 920-629-7796. See
support. Thank you so much! you there!
St Paul Lutheran Church Newsletter Issued monthly. Issue # June 2021
St. Paul Lutheran Church 730 County Road PPP Sheboygan Falls WI 53085
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Early Childhood Center
The 2020-21 school year has come to an end. Despite COVID and all the changes that occurred in
the way we taught, we are so thankful that everyone stayed safe and healthy the entire year. We had
12 children from the 4K class graduate on May 26. Graduation was held outside where they acted out
the book “Peanut Butter and Jelly”, sang some of their favorite songs, and then received their diplo-
mas. We wish them God’s blessings as they enter Kindergarten in the fall.
Child Care will be open throughout the summer. The only
days we will be closed are Memorial Day, the Fourth of July,
August 2 & 3 for staff retreat/workdays and Labor Day. There
may be space for drop-ins, but space is extremely limited, so
please call 467-6733 to determine availability.
Thank you for saving used ink and toner cartridges as well
as old cell phones. You can continue to drop them off in the
Giving Center during the summer.
Looking Back: In May, we focused on life Thank you: At our first meeting, a team of
after Jesus’ ascension. There was discussion on adults believed in and were determined to have
being “Chosen” as Mattias replaced Judas as a Sunday School take place, regardless of
disciple. We looked at the Holy Spirit, God’s COVID. Thanks to them, it was carried out as
gift to believers, enabling them to share the normal and seamless as possible. Thank you to
Good News. And lastly, we see the Gospel be- our teachers: Megan Horn, Sarah Gartman,
ing spread as Philip has an encounter with an Kendra Kooistra, Lorraine Marotz, and Jodi
Ethiopian. Stubler. Thanks to our young assistants: Josie,
Kami, and Rachel. Thanks to our substitutes:
Moving Forward: While Sunday School
Heidi G, Adam N and Amanda H. And thanks
ended in May, this is not end of our kids’ oppor-
to our set-up crew—Ken, Rowan and Justine
tunities to learn the Word. Contact Jeff or visit
Otto as well as our take down crew—Dana,
www.stpaulfalls.com/weekly-resources for
Keith, Brynlee and Lydia Schmidt. Thank to
ways to keep growing in your faith throughout
this team for joyfully ministering to kids and
the summer, fulfilling God’s mandate to pass on
their families.
the faith to the next genera-
tion.
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AWANA Update
Looking Back: We did it. We made our way through the entire Old Testa-
ment! It’s been an incredible journey. Throughout the last 9 months kids
and parents together have met once a month and added to a string of 40+
total actions helping to learn, apply and recall the chronological Old Testa-
ment story line—always pointing toward Christ. May had God’s people re-
starting life in Judah after their 70 year exile. Zerubbabel helped guide the
rebuilding of the Temple, Ezra needed to remind the People of God’s law
and love. And Nehemiah oversaw the reconstruction of the protective Wall.
In between we hear the amazing account of Esther, a Queen that played a
prominent role in Jewish history (and survival). In the end, we understand that
there was a time of silence without the prophets came. Wait....before Christ came
unsuspectedly on the scene. Pictures—Reagan, Adeline, Vivian, Arika, Chloe & Cindy build
their temples. Marissa, Jessica, Sephra, Ella, Elissa, Aiden, Charles & Chris help put God’s people
together. Amanda, Ben, Quinn, Tara & Aaron build a clothes pin wall. Olivia & Liz do their
“Esther/Queen” action.
Final awards were also handed out: Grayson Gierach (1 Jew-
el—Book 3), Sophia Schmidt (1 Jewel/Book 2 Completion),
Madalyn Schmidt (2 Jewels/Book 2 Completion), Jolene Backhaus
(2 Chevron/Binder 1 Completion), Adeline Bertucci (2 Jewels/Book 2 Completion),
Drew Selby (2 Jewels-Book 2), and Reagan Selby (2 Jewels-Book 1) Picture—Madalyn
and Sophia display their book awards
Moving Forward: While kids are welcome to continue their memory work/
handbook lessons at home for the summer, formal gathering will pause. There is excitement to see
how God may use the lessons learned from “Covid” AWANA this year to help enhance the ministry
in the Fall. The focus will likely be on the New Testament Story and 40 actions de-
scribing the life of Christ and the new church.
A Huge Thanks: Doing AWANA online for 9 months was not in the sights of
our usual volunteers, but thank you to Amanda Hildebrand, Arika Bertucci, Randy
Block, Jolene Hendrikse, Paul Martin, and Cindy Thill for stretching themselves to
share the Word of God and connect through class online. Thanks also to our high
school helpers Braydlin & Mallory (who also helped with class online), Amara Feile
and Mikena Grunewald. And thanks to behind the scenes helpers Brian (set-up), An-
drea (secretary) and Katrina (AWANA store).
Jeff Diener, Director of Children’s & Family Ministry - Jeff D@stpaulfalls.com
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Teacher’s Assistant Spotlight
Josie & Kami Horn Braydlin Endreas
Grade: Josie-9th, Kami-7th th
Grade: 12
Sunday School Role: Assist AWANA role: Assistant-4th Grade & Inperson
3/4K Favorites:
Favorites: Class-Sociology or Psychology
Class: J & K-Math Color- Mostly pastels
Color: J-yellow; K-orange Food-I'm not too picky, but I really like spaghetti
Food: J-Mac’n’cheese; K-steak Season-Fall
Season: J & K-Fall TV show-Criminal minds, Impractical Jokers, or Henry
Activity: J-sports; K-soccer Danger
Bible Story: J & K-David and Goliath Activities- Hanging out with friends and family, playing
When I get older I want to be: J-vet. K-rehab nurse games
A memory from when you attended Sunday School: J- When I get older: I hope to become an Elementary
making friends; K-Chuck was a fun teacher and would let school teacher and to have a successful life.
us throw paper airplanes after we read our Bible verses. Why did I help out with AWANA? I love to help people
Why are you helping with Sunday School: J-I enjoy the best I can. I knew that this was
teaching others about God. K-I like teaching others about something I wanted to do since I was
God and I feel like I learn Bible stories better. confirmed.
What have you learned from being a helper? J-I have What did I learn from being a help-
learned how to relate to younger children and ways to ex- er? I learned that kids will be kids.
plain God to younger children. K-I have learned to be pa- Everyone acts different in certain situa-
tient with children and that it’s fun tions. Also, being there and encourag-
to be of service to others, especially ing others to build them up.
when talking about God. Pictures: Braydlin with her class and
Pictures: Josie (left) and Kami (right) displaying her temple
each observe kids interacting with the building skills
lesson.
FAMILY TOOL BOX
Deuteronomy 6:7 instructs parents to impress walks with Christ this may include: increased
God’s commandments on their children. While it family devotion time, reading the Bible, attending
would be nice if teachers, coaches, and bosses church more regularly, or changing habits that
would support this, in the end it is the job of par- lead us astray. Much like our Triune God is about
ents to daily raise their kids in the Lord. Below relationships…so we should be. Find a Christian
are some suggestions to help along the way. For brother, sister, or family to cheer for you when
more specific resources feel free to contact Jeff. things are going well and to encourage challeng-
ing times. For guidance in this process, contact
Consider using… …Luther’s Catechism as a
Jeff or the church office.
family. This catechism was intended to be used
and taught at home. It even states in various plac- Consider being……someone who can hold
es… “the head of the family should teach it in a others accountable. Contact Jeff if you feel you
simple way to his household.” While it is not want to commit to supporting a family or a person
God’s Word…it does teach/explain the foundation in their walk with Christ. Perfection not needed…
of what we as Lutheran believes. Doing this will simply heart and commitment.
help our kids see heart and reason behind what we Consider Praying Together: Dear Jesus.
do and believe…not just a ritual or because “it’s Please help our family in our relationship with
what my parents did” you. Provide us with the people and resources we
Consider finding……another person/family need to daily refocus and recommit ourselves to
to help hold you accountable. We all strive to do you. Thanks Jesus. Amen.
improve, set new goals, try new things. In our
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Youth Ministry at St Paul Nicole Dollevoet, Director of Youth
Confirmation students confessed their profession of Faith on
May 2. I was so blessed to celebrate with all of these 8th grade
families. Confirmation instruction might have concluded for the
summer months but there are still many events that families can
and should participate in together. Worship services continue to
take place all summer and Youth Group kicks off June 6th. See
you in church!
We ended the school year of Youth Group with some awesome
outdoor games, hide-and-seek and
annual bowling event. We are so
blessed to have been able to meet in person all year long! We made several
shifts this year and it made for a great year!
Summer Youth Group We have a great summer schedule planned for
all of our youth. Check us out each week at Roch-
ester Park from 5:30-6:30pm. We have a variety of
theme nights and all sorts of fun planned. Youth
group is open to all youth 6th grade and older and
come as your schedule allows. Part of the fun of
youth ministry is that you never know who will
show up from week to week! So, make plans to
come and join us this summer we would love to see
you there!
Young adult get togethers- All young adults should watch social media for times
and locations of get togethers that will be held all summer long. This is a great
chance to connect after work and catch up
on how life is going. Mark your calendar
for the first event that will take place at
Nicole’s house on Wednesday, June 9th at
6pm.
We have an amazing group of almost 40 people signed up for the
2022 LCMS Youth Gathering that will be held in Houston,
Texas. This is a big trip and planning has already begun. Please
keep in your prayers the gathering coordinators at the Synod of-
fice, the thousands of churches that are beginning the planning
process, and all those that will be attending from near and far.
St. Paul Youth Mission Team is packed and ready to go, well almost! We have a bit of time before our
bags will be loaded up in transit vans, but we are ready! Pray for our team of 29 as we head to Nashville
June 26-July 2.
Youth Mission Team is ready! Please keep the
following youth and adults in your prayers as they
head out this summer to serve the people of Nashville
through a Week of Hope!
Daniel, Stacey, Charlie, Claudia, Hannah, Karri, Kelli, Ian, Alex, Graham, Clark, Garrett, Ethan, Amara,
Lanyon, Noble, Emily R, Michelle, Timmy, Raena, Rachel, Tyler, Kaleb, Skyler, Jonathan, Emily W, Max,
Sarah and Nicole Commissioning will take place Thursday, June 24th during the 6:30pm Worship Service.
Please pray for our team as they head out; for safety while traveling, open hearts while serving, and willing
hands to help our neighbors!
If you would like to send notes and well wishes to our team, please get them to Nicole before June 24th.
Nicole Dollevoet, Director of Youth & Family Ministry - NicoleD@stpaulfalls.com
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HighLites “Preparing Christian Leaders—One Student at a Time”
Still Many Reasons to Celebrate!
May is always so busy with end-of-the- our Fund-A-Cause: the creation of a girls
school year events, it makes your head spin! softball field on the LHS campus.
Spring concerts & musicals, State finals &
tournaments, Confirmations & Graduations. Such great things to celebrate! Speaking
But it is a blessing not to be taken for granted of celebrating, we also wish a happy retire-
that we are able to celebrate these events this ment to Tom Rusch, our Facility Manager of
year. over 20 years, and Julie Reseburg, a faculty
member here for 40 years! Lutheran High
Although this was a school year that we was blessed to have these two on staff,
couldn’t wait to be over and move on toward touching so many lives and accomplishing so
normalcy, God did bless the Class of 2021 and much.
our entire school in many ways and we do
have things to celebrate! We thank you for supporting our Fine Arts
programs and are glad you can celebrate our
The Class of 2021 collected over $1.5M in students’ achievements with us, in Christ.
scholarships & grants for their post-high
school education. This class had one of the In His Service,
highest ACT score averages of all time at Paul W. Gnan, Executive Director
LHS. And this class was able to learn in-
person the entire year.
The LHS Music Department created the
first-ever virtual music ‘tour’ by inviting congre-
gations across the US to tune in to a live
streamed concert featuring the LHS Symphon-
ic Band followed by the Wind Symphony from
Concordia University - Chicago, on stage at
the LHS Worship & Fine Arts Center auditori-
um (which also had a grand opening in De-
cember, in case you missed that).
The LHS Drama Department held their
premiere opening Spring Musical in our new
Auditorium a few weeks ago to a live audi-
ence. The performance, costumes, and scen-
ery were spectacular! Our behind-the-scenes
audio/visual crew of several LHS students,
were able to learn and provide a superb audi-
ence experience in the theatre.
And even though our annual Auction fund-
raiser was an online-only event this year, we
raised $90,000. Almost $20,000 of that was for Students perform in the Musical ‘Esther’
on May 1 & 2 in the new LHS Worship &
Fine Arts Center.
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Enhance your summer with
Lutheran High Student
LHS SUMMER CAMPS
Registration is now open and Leaders of the Month
have been chosen based on their
there are still openings in all service, behavior, leadership, attitude
camps! & academic achievements.
Crusader Summer Camps:
Volleyball, baseball, art, basketball, Senior - Andrew Meador
and St. John Lutheran - Plymouth
Dekker Hoops Basketball Camps,
PRO-Active Sports & Fitness camp, Junior - Morgan Buss
and Crusader 40 Days of Hoops. Good Shepherd Lutheran -
Vacation Bible School will be a Sheboygan
Facebook Live event on Saturday, July 17.
Join online at 11a.m. for a 1.5-hour session Sophomore - Zeke
with Pastor Blas from LCMS Ministeriohispa- Norlander
ño for an interactive VBS. St. Paul Lutheran - Sheboygan
Find all the registration forms on the Falls
LHS website under the “Activities” tab. Regis-
tration forms can be downloaded, filled out Freshman - Kaylee Conto
and returned to the LHS office. Visit Bethel Baptist
www.lutheranhigh.com.
Annual LHS Golf Outing
Friday, June 25
SHOT GUN start at 11:00 a.m.
at Town & Country Golf Course
18-hole scramble, prizes, and contests.
Includes the 19th Hole Brat Fry upon conclu-
sion.
Register online via the
LHS website/Upcoming events tab
for yourself, a 4some, or Corporate team,
or the 9-hole option!
For details, visit lutheranhigh.com
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Hanging Out with Dad
I’ve always been a “daddy’s girl.” Growing
up, I usually spent Saturdays in the garage with
my dad. We’d build something, fix a car part, or
get into some trouble together.
Though Joseph wasn’t Jesus’ biological fa-
ther, he certainly served as a father figure for
God’s Son. Jesus followed in Joseph’s footsteps
as a carpenter, but we’re told little about his
childhood. When Joseph advised Jesus to
“measure twice and cut once,” did Jesus men-
tion he’d get it right on the first measure? How
many craftsman tips did Jesus learn from Jo-
seph? And did Joseph learn a few from Jesus?
Surely young Jesus looked up to Joseph. What
did wonder look like in the eyes of the One who
invented wonder?
How am I hanging out with God on a regu-
lar basis? Am I continuing to learn his “trade”?
Do I intentionally mimic his words, his kind-
ness, his ways of loving others well? Take a mi-
nute to ponder that. Imagine yourself out in the
garage with God (or in the kitchen with God, or
at the computer with God). What task do you
imagine doing together? What does God say to
you as you look into his eyes?
—Janna FirestonePage 11
Summertime Prayer
Who made the world?
Who made the swan, and the black bear?
Who made the grasshopper?
This grasshopper, I mean—
the one who has flung herself out of the grass,
the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,
who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and
down—
who is gazing around with her enormous and complicat-
ed eyes.
Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes
her face.
Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away.
I don't know exactly what a prayer is.
I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down
into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,
how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the
fields,
which is what I have been doing all day.
Tell me, what else should I have done?
Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?
—Mary OliverPage 12
April Congregation Meeting Summary
Call Day at Fort Wayne Seminary: Those
in attendance viewed the Call Ceremony live,
watching as Pr Robert Schrader from Berlin, Wis-
consin was called as Associate Pastor of our
church.
New Policies:
Policy #55: Investment Options for Church Election results with terms beginning
Funds: Donna Felch shared this recently ap- July 1, 2021 were as follows:
proved policy indicating how church cash can be President: Tom Splittgerber
invested.
Vice President: Jeff Berg
Policy #56: Guidelines for Membership: Pr
Kyle Backhaus shared this recently approved pol- Member-at-Large: Chad Berke,
icy created by the Elder Team and approved by Paul H. Ten Pas, Michelle Zuengler
the Church Council. It details what constitutes a Endowment Team: Dave DePagter,
member in good standing and how those that are Jim Fasse & John Garland
not in good standing will be handled. Discussion
occurred. The Elders will assist the Pastors in re- Congregation Concerns:
viewing the lists. Our current membership is HVAC Concern: Marv Ter Maat shared his
around 2600 people, Pr Kyle estimates our actual concerns that a portion of the project originally
membership is closer to 1700-1900 members. An included in the 2017 HVAC proposal presented
active member is considered having attending at to and approved by the congregation was not
least one worship service in 4 years. It was sug- completed.
gested to make it less than 4 years. Individuals are
reached out to throughout those 4 years with BACKGROUND: The HVAC project, per-
mailings, calls, newsletters, etc. This can be used formed in two phases, began in 2017 and con-
as a good outreach to individuals. If you have cluded in 2019. Due to the scope and duration
family or friends who may fall into this category, of the project, the phases were bid separately.
please encourage them to attend worship. By the time Phase Two was bid, costs had risen
significantly. In addition, the 100 wing damper
All policies are available on our church web- portion of the Phase Two project was signifi-
site. cantly underestimated in the original bid. Its
Lutheran High School Update: Tom Witt cost, about $25,000, would have pushed total
shared that registration for next school year is in project costs over the maximum amount ap-
full swing. Incoming freshman is currently at 55. proved by the congregation. The 100 wing
Total enrollment projected to be approximately damper portion addressed temperature prob-
210. An Emergency Assistant for Non-Public lems experienced in the 100 wing, primarily
Schools application has been filed to replace all during use by The Gathering Place. Since Cap-
the switches for the internal internet and the pur- ital Improvement Funds were scarce and TGP
chase of additional chrome books. This year’s would be the direct beneficiary of the work, the
auction was 100% online and raised approximate- Council motioned that TGP should shoulder
ly $84,000. The Spring Musical of Esther will be the cost if they wanted this portion of the pro-
4/30-5/2. The prom will be in person at The Bull. ject to proceed. Leah Zehel, when consulted,
Honors Night, the Spring Pops Concert and Grad- stated that temperature complaints were minor
uation are all planned. Neat Repeats have and did not warrant the expenditure. Thus, the
changed their hours, so please take note of that. Council decided to take a pass on the final por-
tion of the project and reassess in the future if
Tom also expressed thanks to Jeff Diener for necessary.
starting the Campfire Ministry, Nicole Dollevoet
for her work with the youth and the Pastors for (Continued on page 14)
their Bible Studies.Page 13
April Council Meeting Summary
Spiritual Formation Ministry Update – Senior Pastor Report – Pastor Kyle report-
Pr Tom reported that he continues to teach and ed that worship attendance seems to be slowly
perform Baptisms. He is leading worship, growing each week. He will begin working with
preaching, leading Wednesday and Saturday Pr Tom and Pr Rob to create a transition time-
morning Bible Studies, officiating funerals and line.
doing visitations. Some nursing homes and hos- Walk In Items: National Youth Gathering
pitals are now allowing Pastors to visit. He is Mission Trip Request – The Church Council
also doing personal counseling with members, approved the request to move forward with plan-
writing articles and producing morning medita- ning the National Youth Gathering Trip for July
tions. He is looking to officially retire at the end
2022. A preliminary budget was also submitted.
of June. He intends to take one entire year off,
without doing any work for the church, to allow Walk In Items: Pr Tom’s Retirement -
the new ministry team to establish themselves, Discussions have begun regarding Pr Tom’s re-
before he would return to help out with things. tirement celebration. A timeline will be put in
place once we get more information from Pr
Updated Policy #15- Facility Rental – The Schrader on his installation date. Margaret Hand
Church Council approved the update to this pol- has agreed to chair a committee to proceed with
icy to include the procedure for when non-profit planning. Michelle Bohm, Jane Marotz and Don-
organizations use our facility. This will help na Felch are also willing to serve.
protect us from any potential conflicts that could
occur, by ensuring those organizations
acknowledge our Ministry Statement and agree
to not do anything that would go against the be-
liefs of our church.
Updated Policy #35 – Mission Trips – The
Church Council approved the updated to this
policy to adjust increase the amount chaperones
could potentially pay when attending a mission
trip.
Video Security Intercom – The Council
approved the purchase of a video security inter-
com for the church office to be funded from the
Capital Improvement Fund. A recent security
issue has caused us to lock up the church more
and this will greatly assist the staff in doing so.Page 14
April Congregation Meeting Summary Guys Get Together Recap/
(Continued from page 12) Next Meeting
Both Stefanie and Pastor Kyle commented Do you recognize this
that temperature complaints in the 100 wing and statue (see picture)? It's the
the Fellowship Hall ceased after the HVAC pro- National Monument to the
ject concluded. Forefathers. It's over 90 feet
Bold Sermon: Jim Nicholson expressed his tall and stands in Massachu-
thanks for Pr Tom’s sermon three weeks ago. It setts. The middle figure,
was a bit controversial as it was bold to share our with the name "Faith," has a
true beliefs, but in his opinion was something Bible and is pointing to the
that needed to be said as an LCMS leader. sky. Four smaller surround-
ing figures have the names:
33rd Annual Trash N Treasure: Will be held Morality, Education, Law,
on September 18, 2021. and Liberty. If you looked
Thank you: Pr Tom thanked Jim Fasse & closer you'd see more Bibli-
Pete Strains cal applications. This was our basis for discus-
for refinishing sion last month. Our focus was specifically on
all of the pews “Education” and the importance of educating
in the worship our kids with a Biblical World View. We dis-
center. cussed the purpose of education and the role and
influence of schools. Regardless of our genera-
tion, we MUST be INTENTIONAL in playing a
role to pass on the faith. We must sharpen/be
sharpend with other Christian Brothers/Sisters.
We must have a plan and be doing something
UPCOMING GATHERINGS:
June 14: Guys Get
Together 6-8pm at
Join A Campfire St. Paul-maybe
outside around a
Throughout the summer everyone is invited fire! (Fellowship at
to various campfires for a time of Fellowship and 6, Devo around 7)
Devotion. The goal is a total of 50, but we’ll see
where the Lord leads. Come when you can. June 28: Guys
Come and go as you desire. General gathering (free) Outing to
time is 6pm and devotion time is 6:30pm, but Chinooks Baseball
check website for more information. Game. Limit of 25
people. Contact Jeff if interested.
June 4 (St. Paul)
June 9 (Jeff’s House)
June 13 (Dorothy/Randy’s House)
June 16 (Jeff’s House)
June 27 (Dorothy/Randy’s House)
June 30 (Jeff’s House)
For more information, including times, ad-
dresses, a list of updated dates and what has insi-
pired this visit: www.stpaulfalls.com/50-days-of
-campfires. Contact Jeff if you’d be interested in
hosting a Campfire.Page 15 Heavenly Father, we lift to you our prayers for... Jones, McKenna Karls, Barbara Otto, Ron Peter- -1-Men’s Bible Study and birthdays: Trent Kaat, son, Joe Servant, Katie Spuhler, Holly Tracy Anni- Sharon Stellwagen Anniversaries: James & Pau- versaries: Pastor Mark and Gayle Janzen, Lucas & lette Gregus, Larry & Mary Suemnicht Sami Lambrecht, Todd & Traci Morford -2-All Graduates and birthdays: Dave Immel, Alan -12-Adult Choir and birthdays: Ethel Berg, Derek Kropelin, Carol Mock, Dane Poth, Joost Sanders, Jaschob, Maxwell Schmidtke Anniversaries: Tom Jean Scroggins, Sue Wesendorf, Tim Zuengler & Janet Jenny Anniversaries: Amber & Chris Dunn, Dave & -13-Celebrate Recovery and birth.: Jen Fenn, Ruth Elizabeth Reimer Grosshuesch, Andy Halverson, Bonnie Hrgon, -3-Ministry Staff and birthdays: Erin Buhler, Sedo- Scott Klemme, Monica Leitch, Tyler Nelson, na Dickhut, Kris Goedde, Evelyn Havey, Stefany Quinn Ramirez, Jenna Werner, Megan Wolf Ann.: Hocevar, Sandy Jordan, Ken Leffin, Jordan Mar- Jamie & Derik Liebenstein, Jim & Karen Nelson, shall, Barb Martens, Bernadette Mueller, Derek Chris & Katy Nytes, Bob & Marilyn Schmidtke Novotny, RaNae Passehl, Jack Stroessner, Jessica -14-Able Fellowship and birthdays: Marion Behlow, Strojny Anniversary: Mike & Tracey Warm Adeline Bertucci, Russ Diener, Kyle Hahn, Shan- -4-The Gathering Place and birthdays: Maria Bend- non Henricks, Chelsea Hundt, Shauna Hundt, Lori er, Shirley Cummings, Kaitlyn Hilbelink, Holly Kasper, Khristine Koeppen, Nikki Nickolai, Carter Kuester, Rick Rudebeck, Karisa Rusch, Pat Rekowski, Mallory Underberg, Judy Wallner, Es- Schroeder, Taryn Wield, John Wierman Anniv.: ther Weidner, Char Zehfus Anniversaries: Mike & Karla & David Buhler, Alan & Lisa Kropelin, Mary Boll, Robert & Evelyn Schroeder Greg & Trisha Neerhof, Jim & Kris Van Engen -15-Endowment Team and birthdays: Amanda -5-Quilters and birthdays: Floyd Barchacky, Ron Boge, Angela Carpenter, Ashley Fiedler, Sami Dulmes, Carson Gierach, Tegan Hall, Megan Lambrecht, Braden Nitsch, Cindy Popp Anniv.: Horn, Keith Kraemer Sr., Brian Kuester, Stanley Mark & Debbie Fleming, Roger & Margaret Kel- Schmidt, Erin Spieth, Triton Theobald, Ben Ver- ling, Mike & Jodi Stubler, Charley &Sarah Switzer hagen Anniversaries: Paul & Sarah Lee -16-Fathers and birthdays: Ed Haase, Rick Lindau, -6-Memory Matters and birthdays: Sara Chapman, Karen Meyer, Kevin Miller, Mark Risberg, Sara Brett Meyer, Marion Prepster, Lori Rooker, Jon Risseeuw, Bryant Thimmesch, Joyce Weinkauf Schreurs, Sydney Underberg, Jonathan Wallner Anniversary: Bill & Rachel Scheidt Anniversaries: Kenneth & Stephanie Fox, Jeff & -17-Youth Ministry and birthdays: Jayda Fritz, Julia Bernadette Mueller, Tobin & Suzi Vetting Haines, Kathy Jensen-Gorr, Ron Kolenc, Tessa -7-St. Paul Seniors and birthdays: Mahlet Blake, Monson, Gib Sass, Robert Weber Anniversaries: Jon Buyze, Ambryn Diener, Amy Federer, Brook- Jeff & Stephanie Diener, Dan & Kay Golen, Larry lyn Kimme, Perry Lake, Angie Novotny, Ellie & Cynthia Gross, Keith & Julie Jones, Greg & Jen- Roe, Sara Sonntag, Sue Widder Anniversary: Ja- ni Monson son & Jolene Hendrikse -18-Church Council and birthdays: Allison Bas- -8-Early Childhood Center and birthdays: Dayton suener, Heidi Brake, Jan Dankwardt, Carrie Gavin, Bender, Sam Daniels, Dave DePagter, Brian Pas- Berna Mellenthin, Jacob Mertes Brown, Steve sehl, Jason Popp, Dana Post Anniversaries: Todd Schielke, Jackie Simonich, Denice Voitek Anniver- & Andrea Haefke saries: Brandon & Katy Schmidt, James & Laura -9-Ushers and birthdays: Josh Behling, Dorothy Self, John & Nancy Zvitkovits Kimme, Connie Kupsch, Morgan Laporte, Macar- -19-Ladies’ Auxiliary and birthdays: Alex Akright, io Lara-Ruiz, Berta Lentz, Michelle Rank, Mark Cindy Dassow, Betty Martens, Kaleb Ramirez, Pat Schroeder, Doris Wesener Annivarsaries: Jerry Seifert, Emily Tidemanson, Tom Weber, Andy & Ruth Jorgensen, Joost & Anna Sanders, Barry Willadsen Anniversaries: Jeremy & Dawn & Trisha Valleskey, Mike & Katie Witkowski Gregoire, Chris & Tina Helmer, Tim & Katie Popp -10-Finance Team and birthdays: Jolene Backhaus, -20-Thursday Praise Team and birthdays: Johanna Aaryn Feile, Brian Gollhardt, Wendy Jones, Daryl Beckmann, Samantha Doying, Willie Hagemeier, Maas, Karri Muehlbauer, Tammy Risseeuw, Jen Schmidtke, John Smith, Marianne Webers, Sue Malayna Schmidt Anniversaries: Jim & Lynne Williams Anniversary: Bob & Sandra Peterson, Albertin, Larry & Paulette Hinkelman, Scott & Samantha Tideman & Samuel Smith Debi Peterson -21-Office Helpers and birthdays: Brandon Broet- -11-Bell Choir and birthdays: Gerry Fischer, Julie (Continued on page 16)
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Prayer Calendar Continued…
(Continued from page 15)
rah Dunham, Seth Gudmundson, Lindsay Huehns,
zmann, Courtney Henning, Jenna Krueger, Jody Greg Monson, Nathan Post, Karen Willadsen,
LaPean, Casey Nikson, Conor O’Dwanny, Madeline Wohlgemuth Anniversaries: Dave &
Jasmine Riemer, Ken Sonntag, Jamison Weinfur- Nicole Immel, Andy & Courtney Kohlhagen, Vic-
ter, Pete Wohlgemuth Anniversaries: Travis & tor & Becca Lara-Ruiz …Amen
Becky Lehn, Adam & Bobbie Norlander, Adam &
Kimberly Rauwerdink, Leroy & Carol Scheibl, Library News
Scott Zajkowski & Barb Schneider-Zajkowski
-22-Connecting Groups and birthdays: Jackie Since today, May 16 is the last day of Sun-
Blindauer, Jodi Bonnett, Jeff Fredricks, Jana day School, I would like to encourage Christian
Gruttner, Mike Haines, Ariah Hansen, Dorthy reading. I put a new May Very 1st Bible on the
Kohl, Julia Marshall, Wayne Richter, Tim Sass, shelf and a Teen Edition of “The Story,” which
Alicia Warm Anniversaries: Tom & Debbie Hei- is in an easy-to-read format of the Bible. For
denreiter, Brian & Holly Kuester our younger readers I put out, “I Will Not Be
-23-Communion Assistants and birthdays: Sadie Afraid,” by Michelle Medlock Adams. I also
Champman, Mike Garland, Abby Grossen, Jodi put out, “He Chose the Nails” by Max Lucado
Poirier, Madalyn Schmidt, Shelly Strains Anniver- for our teen readers, and for our adult readers
saries: Bill & Sue Dicke, Bruce & Shari Neerhof,
Michaele & David Schramm
“Come Thirsty” by Max Lucado.
-24-Tech Team and birthdays: Ray Ogea, John I want to thank all of you who graciously
Renzelmann, Vicki Splittgerber, Zach Ten Pas donate to our library and do not be afraid to
Anniversaries: Andy & Vicki Halverson, Ron & continue to do so! If you are still spring clean-
Lavern Kampmann ing, do not forget about us, especially if you
-25-Facility Maintenance and birthdays: Justin
still have one of our overdue books on your
Bruckner, Alayna Engelman, Landyn HelmerLen-
nie Lucas, Jude Main, Connor Miller, Adam bookshelves. We deeply appreciate all efforts to
Rosenthal, Bernie Thede, Leah Weckwerth Anni- keep our library up to date.
versaries: Larry & Lori Kasper, John & Karen Your servant and Sister in
Owens, Carl & Bobbi Schroeder, Rich & Linda Christ,
Schroeder
-26-AWANA and birthdays: Emaline Backhaus, Kim Jo Kattner
Michael Beseler, Jim Billmann, Greg Bovre, Na-
dine Castellano, Kristin Dedering, Rachel Grupe,
Isaiah Henning-Salm, Bill Klein, Jim Kvindlog,
Lorraine Manier, Emily Mauer, Shirley Siech,
Monica Siegert, Paul W. Ten Pas Anniversaries: Thank You
Tom & Maxine Koeppen, Craig & Julie Rusch,
Dennis & Betsy Semph I'd like to thank everyone with deepest grati-
-27-Pastors and their Families and birthdays: Tim tude for the donations of food to Helping Kids.
Allman, Mike Fitzgerald, Michael Gartman, Tom Your generous donations have restocked the
Hartmann, Karissa Kaminski, Becky Lehn, Trisha shelves and for that I am grateful. Because of
Maas, Rick Mock, Cindy Musial, Jacob Royston, your kind hearts, Helping Kids is able to make a
Ryan Stroessner Anniversaries: Nick and Chris- child's day a little brighter and their hearts a lit-
tine Rose tle happier. 2 Corinthians 9:7 "God loves a
-28-Prayer Chain and birthdays: Lee Guenther, cheerful giver"
Greg Horn, Gary Kelling, Maxwell Lara-Ruiz,
Kayla Murphy, Carl Nelson, Jackson Roberts, Blessing to all of you.
Realyn Schwegler, Noah Worzella Anniversaries:
Phil & Linda Bertram, Dale & Felicia Karls
Sherri Halverson - Helping Kids
-29-Altar Guild Servers and birthdays: Melanie
Campbell, Jessica Carpenter, Owen Ewald, Josie
Horn, Jeff Kaat, Arlene Outland, Cody Rusch An-
niversaries: Ken & Heidi Brake, Jack & Joan Kei-
tel, Mike & Sandy Olafson, Jeff & Kelly Scholten,
Mitch & Terri Wallner
-30-Celebration and birthdays: Addison Berg, Sa-Page 17
Financial Report -
Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Financial Results- 12 Months Year to Date Actual, Budget & Variance
9 Months 9 Months Variance
Ended 4-30-21 Ended 4-30-21 from Budget
Actual Budget (Short)/Over
General Offerings $ 962,146 $ 1,073,798 $ (111,652)
Other Income $ 37,348 $ 20,263 $ 17,085
Mission Offerings $ 78,656 $ 71,029 $ 7,626
Total Income $ 1,078,149 $ 1,165,089 $ (86,940)
Operating Expenses $ 922,899 $ 1,091,494 1 $ (168,595
Mission Support $78,656 $71,029 $7,627
Total Expense $ 1,001,555 $ 1,162,523 $ (160,968
Surplus (Deficit)
Total $ 76,594 $ 2,566 $ 74,028
1. Expenses are under budget due to the unfilled 3rd
pastor position
Early Childhood Center reporting has been included in the
numbers shown.
The Gathering Place reporting has been eliminated as it
is self-funding.
Capital Improvement & Parking Lot Funds
Monthly
Activity
Increase Balance at
(Decrease) Month End
Capital Improvements $5,771 $ 74,328
Parking Lot Fund $ 4,403 $ 50,454
Membership Report
Baptized Confirmed
Members 2,617 Members 2,161
Contact Karri in the Church Office for a
detailed report.St Paul Lutheran Church Event Calendar June 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
9:15 am TGP 9:00 am Quilters* 9:00 am Mmry Mttrs 8:30 am Celebration Re-
5:45 pm Bell Practice 9:15 am TGP hearsal
7:15 pm Choir Practice 6:30 pm Worship HC*
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
7:45 am Worship HC #3 9:15 am TGP 4:30 pm Brat Fry 9:00 am Mmry Mttrs 6:30 pm Able Fellowship* 8:30 am Celebration Re-
9:15 am Worship #7 11:45 am Dir Mtg* 6:30 pm Council Mtg* 9:15 am TGP hearsal
10:45 am Worship #11 6:00 pm Boy Sct* 5:45 pm Bell Practice 6:30 pm Worship HC*
7:15 pm Choir Practice
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
7:45 am Worship HC #1 9:15 am TGP 9:15 TGP 1:00 pm Ladies’ Auxiliary 9:00 am Mmry Mttrs 8:30 am Good Hope Road
9:15 am Worship #5 11:30 am Staff Mtg* 6:00 pm Boy Sct Ldr Mtg 9:15 am TGP
10:45 am Worship #9 6:30 pm Harvest Practice 6:30 Congregation Mtg* 6:30 pm Worship HC*
20 Father’s Day 21 22 23 24 25 26
7:45 am Worship HC #4 9:15 am TGP 9:15 am TGP 9:00 am Mmry Mttrs 8:30 am Celebration Re-
9:15 am Worship #8 6:00pm Quilters* 9:15 am TGP hearsal
10:45 am Worship #12 6:30 pm Worship HC*
27 28 29 30
7:45 am Worship HC #2 9:15 am TGP 9:15 am TGP
9:15 am Worship #6 11:30 am Staff Mtg*
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10:45 am Worship #10
12:30 pm Pastor Tom
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In This Issue Pastors: Kyle Backhaus, Senior Pastor
AWANA Update..............................5 Thomas Gudmundson, Associate Pastor
Congregation Summary Note .. 12/14 Donald Hasse, Pastor Emeritus
Council Summary Note .................13 Church Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday
Early Childhood Center News .........4 Fridays Closed
Family Tool Box ..............................6 Church Phone: 920-467-6449
Financial Report ............................17 Church Fax: 920-467-4239
Guys Get Together .........................14 ECC Phone: 920-467-6733
Hanging out with dad .....................10 The Gathering Place: 920-627-6847
Join a Campfire ..............................14 Website: www.stpaulfalls.com
Library News .................................16
Worship Schedule
Lutheran High School ......................8 Thursday 6:30 pm Informal (Country Music 3rd Thurs./month)
New Pastor Letter ............................2 Sunday 7:45 am Traditional (Hymns)
Pastor Tom Letter ............................1 9:15 am Blended (Hymns & Praise Band)
Prayer Calendar........................ 15/16 10:45 am Contemporary (Praise Band)
St. Paul Event Calendar .................18
Summer Time Prayer .....................11 Wee Care Nursery
Nursery staffed Sunday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday School Update .....................4
Teacher’s Spotlight ..........................6 Education Schedule
Youth Ministry News.......................7 Sunday School during 9:15 am service (during the school year)
Early Childhood Center
3 year-old class - Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 - 11:30 am or 12:30 - 3:00 pm
4K Class - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:30 - 11:30 am
Child Care - Monday through Friday 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Ages 2 ½ - 5 years Call for Drop-ins
The Gathering Place & Memory Matters
TGP - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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