Volume 81, No. 3 - March 4, 2012

“If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34

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Women’s Respite Room furnished for Repairers of the Breach Homeless Outreach Center

Furnishings for Repairers of the Breach Women’s Respite Room given and celebrated on Women’s Wellness Day, February 11 On February 11, at the Women’s Wellness Event, committee members from the St. Matthew’s Women’s Group presented MacCanon Brown, Executive Director for Repairers of the Breach homeless day shelter, with the furnishings for their soon to be completed Women’s Retreat Area. Some of the furnishings for the space were donated while others were purchased from Craigslist with cash donations. Additional items were selected by congregation members from a Target gift registry. In all, the staged rooms (which will be moved to Repairers in late March) radiated love and peace through

their home-like environment to all who viewed them. The project was a true team effort by St. Matt’s. MacCanon and the two former homeless women who came to St. Matt’s Wellness Event to accept the furnishings were overwhelmed and brought to tears by the generosity of the congregation. They commented on how much thought and attention went into making the rooms feel special and they thanked St. Matt’s for helping to make the homeless of Milwaukee feel that they truly matter. Thanks to all who participated in this wonderful project. Heidi Fendos

St. Matthew’s Mission StatementCalled to fulfill the Great Commission, St. Matthew’s Welcomes all to faith in Jesus Christ, Nurtures our faith journey, Equips us to serve others, and Sends us into the world to make a difference in Jesus’ name.

The Voice of St. Matthew’sThe newsletter of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church

Christopher Manke & Margaret Schoewe, PastorsFran Odden, Interim Ministry

1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213414-774-0441 fax 414-774-0989

E-mail: office@stmattslutheran.orgVisit our website: www.StMattsLutheran.org

Sunday worship at 7:30, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. USPS 662-800 -- Published Monthly - Twice monthly in March, July, October and December by St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (phone 774-0441) Periodicals postage paid at Milwaukee, WI. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Voice of St. Matthew’s, St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213Submit articles to the church office in care of Sonja Mohr, Newsletter Editor, or sonjamohr@me.com

See more coverage of this project on page 12.

“Whose life could you change with love?” I was driving to get my hair cut the other day. I stopped at a stoplight and a bus pulled across my path. The sign on the side of the bus caught my attention. It said, “Whose life could you change with love?” I don’t know why that phrase was on the bus, or who the sponsor was for the ad, but it got me thinking. Love is a very prominent theme in the Bible – “God is love,” “Love one another as I have loved you,” “Love your neighbor as yourself.” I’m sure you can think of many more verses that speak of love and the importance of love. Love brings life – physically, emotionally and spiritually. Love is the source of good life. Love is something we all want more of and love is something that can be freely given. We’re in the middle of Lent – a time for contemplation and reflection – a good time for the question to be raised, “Whose life could you change with love?” The question fits well with our Lenten theme, “We have seen his glory.” In Biblical times Jesus’ glory was most frequently seen in the difficult places of life – healing the sick, feeding the hungry, teaching those seeking hope and guidance for life. In doing these things Jesus was changing people’s lives with love. Even when he was very tired, Jesus reached out in love to those around him. He spent his time with those most in need. “Whose life can we change with love?” It’s something we can do every day and in ordinary ways. We do it in cooking and serving, in visiting, in working on the Habitat House, and in going on mission trips. We do it in delivering valentines to our members unable to come to church. (I’m always so impressed by how quickly these Valentines disappear from the table outside the office and by how much they are appreciated by those who receive them. Thank you to Renee Mabie and our Sunday school children for making these beautiful gifts.) We change life with love when we give someone a hand, spend time listening to their story or shovel their snow – when we adopt a child, or when we speak gently in times of anger. When we do these things, when we act out of love, we all bring in a little more of the kingdom and our world is better. And we give others the opportunity to declare, “We have seen his glory – full of grace and truth.” Why not focus on changing life with love with those closest to you. Pastor Margaret Schoewe

Women of St. Matthew’s and FriendsBible Study/Fellowship Group Begins March 5 Now at two times (choose the best one for you) 9:45-11:00 a.m. OR 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. Join us for Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton; a 6-week DVD curriculum with teaching and guidance on specific practices for feeding the soul and keeping us open to the presence of God in our lives. Rooted in the ancient Christian practice of a rule of life this study will help us to order our lives in such a way that God has access to our souls and freedom to do his transforming work in us.

Mondays from 9:45-11:00 AM or 6:45-8:00 PM starting March 5th

Cost is $10 for the workbookChildcare provided

Contact Sue Swing at 414-774-0441 or at sueswing@sbcglobal.net.

St. Matthew’s Lenten focus 2012 - February 22 – March 28“We Have Seen His Glory” “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory…full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 Come, travel with us and “see his glory” through “visits” to some of the places Jesus went. Experience these sacred places through video and pictures, and the words of Jesus, using That The World May Know by Ray Vander Laan. Our worship and study will provide a path through Sepphoris, Caesarea Philippi, Sychar, the road to Jericho, the Pool of Siloam and the Sea of Galilee. Come to be inspired for what these ancient places have to teach us about life today.

New this year – Scripture Study offeredon Sunday Mornings during Lent Come and join us on Sunday mornings during Lent in this scripture study of the texts for the following Wednesday. Led by Sandy Cristan these sessions will introduce you to the text for the upcoming week. The Sunday morning study and Wednesday evening studies will provide different perspectives on the same text. This is an opportunity to learn some of the richness of our texts through different voices and different perspectives. Sunday February 19, through March 25. 9:45 – 10:45 AM in the Bridal Chapel.

Lenten Table located in the CommonsFind out everything you want to know about Lent at the Table in the Commons. This is the place to sign up for the Lenten dinners, too.

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Did You Know? You Can Have Dinner at Church Every Wednesday Night During Lent! Take a break from your kitchen on Wednesdays during Lent and enjoy healthy dinners with your St. Matthew’s family. Every Wednesday from February 29th through March 28th, dinner will be served from 5:15 – 6:15. Cost of the dinner is $5.00, ages 10 and up, $3.00, ages 4-9, and 3 and under Free. As always, if you provide food for the dinner, you will receive a free meal. Please see the weekly sign ups at the Lenten table in the Commons. All proceeds from the Lenten meals will benefit the Bob’s Builders Mission Trip to New Orleans next summer. This year’s menu is:

2/29: Lasagna, salad, bread3/7: Tacos, fruit, vegetables and dip3/14: “Mile High” Baked potatoes (with

toppings, including taco meat, vegetables, cheese), salad, fruit

3/21: “Breakfast for Dinner” (Oven pancakes, French Toast, sausage, fruit)

3/29: Chile, corn bread, salad, fruit

Explore our theme “We Have Seen His Glory” for Wednesday Evening Adult Education Time Our focus is “We Have Seen His Glory” from 6:15 – 7:00 PM. Using examples from some of the places Jesus traveled and taught - Sepphoris, Caesarea Philippi, Sychar, the road to Jericho, the Pool of Siloam, and the Sea of Galilee – we’ll explore questions like, “Why might Jesus have picked the places he did to teach?” “What do these places have to say to us today?” “How do these places and the stories show us Jesus’ glory?” Sometimes Jesus shows up in unexpected, even desolate places. His message is often counter cultural. “How might we find hope from this journey with Jesus to the cross? How does this broad view of Jesus’ journey to the cross define and shape our faith? Sessions will be led by Pr Margaret and guest teachers.March 7 Sychar Rev. Ray StubbeMarch 14 Sepphoris Dan BiceMarch 21 Pool of Silaom Pastor MargaretMarch 28 Sea of Galilee Rev. Ed Weiskotten

Come Join Your St. Matthew’s FamilyWe Have Seen His Glory on WednesdaysFive Lenten WednesdaysFebruary 29 – March 28, 201210:30am LentenWorshipService Morning Prayer Service in Sanctuary11:00am MorningGatherings hosted by the SAINTS Senior Group Light Refreshments and Conversation

* * * * * * *5:15-6:15 Dinnercontinuouslyserved: Come

when you can. This meal offers a time for fellowship, and a chance for families to be with other families of St. Matthew’s. Proceeds benefit the Youth Mission Trip planned for June 2012.

6:00-6:30 NewGenerationChoirRehearsal.6:00-7:05 NewCreationChoirrehearsal.6:15-7:00 AdultEducation: February 29 – March

28 - See article on this page6:15-7:00 LentenTimeforFamilies with children

up through third grade with their parent(s). Donna Gardner Manke and Pastor Chris will lead parents and children through stories from the Bible, projects, and activities on our Lenten theme.

7:15-8:00 LentenWorshipServiceEveningPrayer is offered each Wednesday evening as a peaceful service to close your day in prayer. As we look back to holy sites in Israel we look at how we’ve seen God’s glory and hear personal testimony of how individuals in our congregation have seen God’s glory. Each Wednesday evening you will receive a scripture study to take home and continue your exploration of the evening text. You will also be invited to help with an artistic representation of glory based on places in your lives where you have seen God’s glory.

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LENT 2012: “We Have Seen His Glory”

Your help is needed with our Lenten Art Project“And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen His glory.” These beautiful words from the gospel of John proclaim God’s presence among us: in and through relationships, in his creation, in our lives. Where, when, or how have you felt God’s presence in your life? We invite you to share a “God moment” that you have experienced by representing it verbally or artistically on strips of paper and displayed for others to see as a representation of God’s glory among us. Paper and a variety of materials will be available at the Lenten table in the Commons. Please add your experiences to our visual display of God’s glory.

Hunger Close to Home:Reformation Needs YOUR Help Hunger and poverty are pressing issues for the ministry team at Reformation Lutheran Church, and we are blessed to be a part of this ministry through your ongoing and generous contributions to Reformation’s Food Pantry. Another important way that we support their outreach to the surrounding neighborhood is through our involvement in Reformation’s monthly Community Food Day, when neighborhood families are invited to the church to receive a grocery bag filled with a variety of basic foods.

Here are two ways that you can help with Community Food Day • St. Matt’s Saturday at Reformation coming up on March

10th, 9:45-12:00. Join us on March 10th to sort food, fill grocery bags for Community Food Day, and bake cookies for the Neighborhood Store at Reformation. We will meet at St. Matthew’s at 9:45 to carpool to Reformation, returning by noon. If you are able to help, please contact Gretchen Haugse (ghaugse@me.com, 414-774-0441).

• Donate Food for Reformation’s Community Food Day. Please bring donations to the shelves that are labeled “Community Food Day” in the food pantry donation area. Donations need to be here by Friday, March 9th.

•Cannedcorn •Cannedpeas •Cannedgreenbeans •Cannedfruitofanykind •Spaghetti(regularsizedpackages) •Spaghettisauce •Cannedsoup–vegetable,chickennoodle,orcreamed

chicken •Boxedmacaroniandcheese •Rice •Instantoatmealpackets •Boxedmashedpotatoes •Boxedstuffingmix

If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. - Isaiah 58:10

MET = Mission Exploration TeamLeading Us Through

the Leadership Transition Process

Great Participation seen and heard in the Mission Exploration Team’s First Congregational Meeting On February 1st, about 40 people from St. Matthew’s

gathered with the Mission Exploration Team (MET) for the first congregational meeting. The gathering produced a lot of dialogue centering around the strengths of St. Matthew’s, areas of ministry to be expanded upon, and the characteristics/leadership style desired in a new lead

pastor. All comments/ ideas/suggestions were recorded and will be a part of analyzing the future direction of the mission of St. Matthew’s and staffing to accomplish that mission. Another meeting was held on February 26th, after the printing of this issue of the Voice. There will be one more opportunity for general congregational gathering to share your input.

Sunday,March189:45-11:00InFellowshipHall

Your questions, concerns, and suggestions are important. So, please participate in this gathering if you did not come to one of the first two.Members of the Mission Exploration Team are:

Deb Endean Mike GiffordDale Kirchner Doug KreklingScott Manske Nathan RockenbachCheryl Serafin Bridget SmithEmily Wanezek Pastor Fran Odden, facilitator

Questions offered to Congregation by Mission Exploration Team - Did you give your opinions? The following questions have been asked of the congregation through the Sunday bulletins as well as by email. If you have not yet had the opportunity to share your thoughts, you can do so by email or in writing, sending to the church office. (Email: office@stmattslutheran.org or Pr. Odden at fmodden@yahoo.com)

• Tell us what you like the most about St. Matthew’s and its ministries.

• What can St. Matthew’s do to help you in your own faith journey?

• What do you think is the greatest challenge facing St. Matthew’s?

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Michigan - the OS House. All of this time we will remain on the bus with Linda as our guide.

Lunch will be at the Summit House Restaurant...with our own private room and buffet lunch. The menu includes family style tossed salad on each table with ranch and French dressings. The buffet includes Old fashioned chuck roast and Southern fried chicken as entrées with mashed and oven-browned potatoes, green beans amandine and corn. Water will be on every table and coffee is included in the price of $13.00 each.

Following lunch we will arrive at the S.C. Johnson tour at 12:45. The tour begins with the Carnuba movie about the plane trip Herb Johnson made to South American in 1935. The movie will take about an hour to view. Then we will walk to the Administration Building for our tour which will include The Great Workroom designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Then we will walk to Fortaleza Hall, made primarily of glass and housing the S-38 aircraft as well as historical artifacts and highlights of the Johnson Family’s 124 year history.

Our tour will end at 3:15 PM and the bus will head back to Wauwatosa. Please note that walking and standing will be necessary for the S.C. Johnson Tour.

There is no cost for the tour. With the bus cost and lunch fee the total per person will be $25.

Pleasesignupforthetourat our SAINTS information area or by contacting me at farmorjane@aol.com or 262-790-1652.

I’m excited about our planned returns and very grateful to Linda Levengood’s expertise and enthusiasm in helping us plan the Racine trip.

Jane Sandstrom, Older Adult Ministry Coordinator

Many Happy Returns... Each year we look forward to certain “returns” - the return of daylight, the return of spring, the return of flowers, our tax returns (maybe). Well, this spring we have the “return” of three events for our SAINTS.FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP 1. The return of our “food and fellowship”time following

the morning worship services. It’s a very informal time to share food and conversation with each other. All are welcome and there is no cost.

The dates are February29throughMarch28th.PRESENTATION BY PASTOR DAVID SORENSONTHURSDAY, APRIL 12 2. The return of Pastor David Sorensen. One of our most

inspirational programs was presented by Pastor Sorensen two years ago when he shared his experiences with us about his tour of duty as a military chaplain in Iraq. We invited him to return in January of this year but had to reschedule because of bad weather. He will be with us on Thursday, April 12 to share his further experiences. He suggested he could talk to us about Dover, maybe show a clip from the movie, Taking Chances and show of few slides of a Dignified Transfer. The program begins at 11:00 AM; lunch to follow.

RETURN TO RACINE, BY BUS - FRIDAY MAY 11 3. The “Return to Racine” road trip. Two years ago we had a

great trip to Racine to visit Wingspread, home of the S.C. Johnson Family designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; visited the lighthouse on Lake Michigan, lunched at the Chancery restaurant and visited a delightful farm run by nuns of the Sienna order. But, there was much we wanted to see. Linda Levengood, native of Racine, who has such won-derful memories of her hometown has arranged another tour for us. Last time we carpooled and it took more time than we anticipated. This time we will go by bus.

The date is May 11 - a Friday. Our centerpiece of the tour is the The Golden Rondelle The-ater at S.C. Johnson. Friday is the only day tours are offered.

We will leave the St. Matt’s parking lot at 9:00 AM. Once in Racine we’ll drive through the historical district then further to the DeKoven Center (which looks like a scene from Harry Potter movies). It began as Racine College in 1852. General Billy Mitchell is a graduate of the College and Ralph Waldo Emerson lectured there. Then we’ll continue to a very futuristic house on Lake

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SAINTS = Seniors Active in New Testament Service

Monday Morning and Evening Women’s Bible Study/Fellowship Group Begins March 5It’s Not Too Late to JoinAll women are invited to join us starting Monday, March 5th for a time to experience spiritual growth and develop new friendships as we explore a wonderful resource by Ruth Haley Barton. We will be using Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Drawing on the imagery of the natural rhythms of the created order, Sacred Rhythms explores the practices that spiritual seekers have used through history to grow closer to God. The DVD curriculum and participant guide will provide guidance in a way that links the disciplines of the Christian faith to the most compelling desires of the human soul. Each session offers teaching and spiritual guidance on specific practices allowing participants to experience each discipline and incorporate it into our lives. The group will begin meeting on Monday, March 5th and conclude after Easter in April. Meeting times are 9:45-11:00 A.M. or 6:45-8:00 P.M. Childcare is provided for both sessions Please contact Sueswing@sbcglobal.net or 414-774-0441 to sign up. New Opportunity This Lent!Study Wednesday’s texts on Sunday morningsJoin us every Sunday morning from 9:45-10:45 in the Bride’s Chapel for a Scripture Study of Lent. We are engaging in an in-depth review of the up-coming Wednesday evening Scripture. Develop a deeper understanding of God’s Word and how He is speaking to you as you gain invaluable insight into the Lenten Scripture. Sandy Cristan, St. Matthew’s member will facilitate this class which will meet every Sunday morning through-out Lent. The last class will be on Sunday, March 25th.

March 4 – Consider the ConversationDocumentary Film with Guest Speaker Prue Smith from Luther ManorView the documentary film entitled, “Consider the Conversation” with discussion and questions facilitated by Prue Smith after the film. “Consider the Conversation” sheds light on the 21st century American struggle with communication and preparation at the end-of-life care. The film examines multiple experiences on end-of-life care. The producers hope to change the current American attitude so that end-of-life can be seen as a normal process rich in opportunity for human development. They also hope to inspire dialogue and encourage medical professionals and faith leaders to take the lead in counseling others. ***This class will run from 9:45- 11:15*** March 11 –Guest Speaker - David Reimer; Director of Community Advocates Public Policy Institute in Milwaukee and Conor Williams; St. Matthew’s Church Member and Economic Analyst for the Institute

David Reimer’s Institute is the public policy research and advocacy arm of Community Advocates, a group that for years has served the homeless and other poor people. He has worked on his plan for 3 years with the help of St. Matthew’s member Conor Williams. Learn about their proposed changes to government policy and how they feel this will affect the state’s poverty rate. With a long history in pushing innovation in government policy, this will be a speaker you will want to hear!

March 18 – MET Team Community Conversation See page 5 for further information. March 25 – Guest Speaker - Venice Williams Join us to hear Venice Williams, an inspirational central city leader who has had great success with Alice’s Garden and is now partnering with Fondy Food Market to grow more products in the Port Washington area. Alice’s Garden is an urban agricultural project located in Johnson’s Park, a 2 acre community garden located on a parcel of land that was once part of abolitionist Samuel Brown’s farm, the first farmer to provide safe passage to Caroline Quarlls, an escaped slave from St. Louis. Hear about the rich and interesting history of Alice’s Garden and the powerful work that Venice Williams is doing in our community.

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March Adult Education 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays

Planning for Spring!Women’s retreat will help youtravels “paths to spirituality” Our women’s retreat will take place on March 16-18, at the Sienna Center in Racine. Rev. Kim Beckmann, our retreat leader, will guide us through exercises to help learn our spiritual type and grow in our ability to experience God in our lives, in a retreat titled “Pathways to Spirituality.” The retreat will open with fellowship time and the opportunity to experience hand or foot massage and the use of essential oils. Come for one or two days. Take time to walk the labyrinth. Refresh your spirit, deepen your relationship with God and others at this beautiful place on the shore of Lake Michigan. Details are available in the retreat brochure. Sign up early to secure your place. Overnight space is limited.

Plant and Craft Sale planned just in time for Mother’s Day gift-giving Sunday, May 6, 2012, Caring for Creation Team members and Sustainable Crafters will hold a plant sale and a craft sale. Sign up and pay for plants to be delivered on Mother’s Day, and/or buy a hand made craft (pins, button bracelets, hair adornments, wine gift bags, shopping bags and more) for your mom or others special to you. It’s a great way to support sustainability and welcome warmer weather.

Crafting Days Scheduled There are only two crafting days before Mother’s Day – so plan to join us March 20th (Tuesday) at 11:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall to work cooperatively, or pick up materials to work at home. We’ll meet again at 11:00 on April 18th (Wednesday) as well. Bring your lunch, work on projects, and stay to help prepare for the Mother’s Day Sale. On Wednesday, May 16th, we’re meeting “off site” for lunch. Details to follow!

Women Together In Prayer Breakfast, Apr. 14 Save the Date! Saturday, April 14th for Women Together In Prayer Ministry’s annual breakfast gathering. As current members know, we randomly choose new anonymous prayer partners each year following a breakfast and program. Prior to breakfast, we learn who our prayer partner has been for the preceding 12 months. New members are welcome! It’s a great way to get to know another person! We are blessed to have a wonderful speaker, Esther Prabhakar, share her journey into meaningful, intentional prayer. Esther participated in the same session at Holden Village as many of our members did last summer. She is active in the Northern Illinois Women’s ELCA – and we look forward to learning more about her!

EAT LOCAL LONGER!Winter Farmers Market & Breakfast benefits local farmers and crisis fundSunday March 4th, 9am-12:30pm. St Sebastian’s Catholic Church, 5400 W. Washington Blvd You are invited to join us for a wholesome, hand-made breakfast made from local, farm grown products and to support Wisconsin farmers in the process! Menu includes Potato Egg Strata, Yogurt with Honey and Granola, Applesauce, a Muffin or Baked Oatmeal, Fair-trade coffee, tea, milk, apple cider. Family meal ticket price is $25. Individual tickets are $8 for ages 13 to adult and $5 for ages 5 - 12. Kids under 5 eat Free. Visiting the Farm-ers Market is Free. The market runs from 9am to 12:30pm. Sustainability information table hosted by Green Neighbor Wauwatosa. Spread the word and invite your friends and neighbors.

Fresh, Local Vegetables Available This Summer Eating local, organic and lower on the food chain (when possible) is an important part of the move-ment to Care for Creation. Eating in this way reduces the amount of fuel needed to transport food, reduces the number of chemicals used in growing the food and reduces the resources needed to produce the food. Farmers around Milwaukee are responding to this trend. Known as CSA’s (Commu-nity Supported Agriculture) there are a number of sites around Milwaukee that offer “shares” in their farm in exchange for boxes of produce throughout the summer. The St. Matthew’s website has just been updated with the 2012 information on many local farms delivering to the area. Once again the home of Kristen and John Charlson will be a drop off site for TIPI Produce CSA. Joining a CSA is a good way to support local farmers and enjoy fresh seasonal vegetables.http://stmattslutheran.org/care-for-creation/csa.html

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Care for Creation - Women’s Ministry

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St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church • Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Welcome to Our New MembersSunday, February 26th, 2012

Vicki Holton1636 Alta Vista Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-453-6788Vicki is married to Jim and they are the parents of Cameron who is 11 years old; Allie who is ten, Maggie, age 8 and Holly, six years old.

Rob & MeRRy caspeRson1620 Longwood Avenue, Elm Grove, WI 53122 (Rob) 414-243-0980, (Merry) 414-702-6631 Rob and Merry have a son, Mitchell who is three years old.

annie DeaRMonD3546 Dory Drive, Franklin, WI 53132 414-213-6095Annie is married to Wade DeArmond. Annie and Wade have two children, Marin who is in Junior Kindergarten at Hales Corners Lutheran Elementary School and Everett who is two and a half years old.

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Photo Not Available:Jon & susan bliesneR1431 S. 52nd Street, West Milwaukee, WI, 53214 414-477-8029 ( Jon) and 414-469-5770 (Susan)

Jon and Susan have three children: Spencer, who is a 1st grader at Milwaukee French Immersion School, Eric, who is in Senior Kindergarten also at Milwaukee French Immersion School, and Margo, who is three years old.

sally scHuMacHeR3635 N. 99th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 262-617-5884

caRey lewanDowski2117 N. 65th Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-899-2168Carey has two sons, Ethan Stewart who is a 5th grader at Washington School and Nohle Stewart who is a fourth grader, also at Washington.

DaViD & kait MccullougH1012 S. 73rd Street, West Allis, WI 53214 (David) 414-403-6764, (Kait) 414-403-7752David and Kait have a son, Preston, who is 9 months old.

MattHew & HeatHeR tHuRin2567 N. 71st Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (Matthew) 262-573-5877, (Heather) 262-707-7789Matthew and Heather have a daughter, Sierra, who was born in Sept. 2011.

penny Voss1747 Mountain Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-453-5324

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“Bless Your Heart” - February 11, 2012Women’s Wellness Event on Heart Health

Dr.PatriciaDohlun,guestspeaker

BethGissiblshowedfunwaystomovetogetheartspumping.

Dietitians Rita Reinke (Left), LindaMerklein, Katie Karls and BrittaniClark offer advice and suggestionsforheart-healthyrecipes.

JeanneCollins,TheSoupLady

Women’s Wellness Day was a heartfelt blessing Thanks to the hard work of many women our Women’s Wellness Day provided many “heart secrets” to improve our heart health. Thank you to our key note speaker, Dr Patricia Dohlun for a very informative pre-sentation that combined physiological information with emphasizing the importance of spiritual practices for healthy hearts. And thank you to all our breakout session presenters – Jeanne Collins, Danette Braun,Beth Gissibl, Anita Facchini, Linda Merklein, Katie Karls, BrittaniClark, Rita Reinke, Sue Swing and Leslie Giordano. Thank you to our steering and publicity committee – Michele Wolaver, Petey Lund, KatieKarls, and Sue Swing and to all who cooked, cleaned up and helped with registration. All of your work helps us to live healthier lives.

MacCanon Brown, ROTB Executive Director, responds to the Women’s Respite RoomGifts of Furnishings “We have tremendous thanks for witnessing andreceiving the furniture and supplies you have allocated for the 3rd floor women’s safe haven. It is all bountiful and beautiful beyond all expectations. Thank you to Pastor Margaret and all of those present at St. Matthew’s for welcoming the two ladies who came with me today, Pam Moorer and Lynee Taylor, who are alumni of our Center. The meal and the blessing of the donated items were highlights of a memorable time shared. We appreciate very much a few copies of the newspaper write-ups as they come up. We appreciate your storing everything until the space is ready. Thank you, and the others who assisted you, for your extraordinary demonstration of a life focussed on faith and compassion. We are not done thanking you.” Peace,, MacCanon Brown Executive Director, ROTB

A Thank You to St. Matthew’s People who worked on this Women’s Respite Room at Repairers of the Breach Homeless Outreach Center: A special thanks goes out to the committee members: Emily Wanezek, Carol Raasch, Taylor and Jill Nelson, and Pastor Margaret, as well as the congregation members who embraced supporting the Repairers of the Breach Women’s Retreat project. This project was led by HeidiFendos, who spent weeks shopping for good quality and the best deals following a vision of what the room should be. The room now has everything it needs, and we are anxiously awaiting the floor completion so we can move everything into the shelter in late March.

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Repairers of the Breach Women’s Respite Room Project

Links on St. Matt’s Website Video, El Salvador Mission Trip slideshow (worship - Jan. 29): www.stmattslutheran.org/img/albums/ElSalvador2012/Videos/

Videos, Sunday Adult Forums: www.stmattslutheran.org/education/forum-videos.html

El Salvador Mission Trip 2012 Photo Book: www.stmattslutheran.org/img/albums/ElSalvador2012/PhotoBook/

Photo scenes from El Salvador Mission Trip 2012: www.stmattslutheran.org/outreach/missiontrips.html#ElSalvadorScenes

Community Supported Agriculture farms 2012: www.stmattslutheran.org/care-for-creation/csa.html

Podcast, Annual Meeting, Jan. 22: www.stmattslutheran.org/podcasts/events.html

Video, Bells Angels, “O Morning Star”, Jan 22: www.stmattslutheran.org/worship/music-videos.html#BA0122

Videos, Sunday School Christmas Program, December 2011: www.stmattslutheran.org/worship/SSProgram11-video.html

Videos and slideshows, Celebration of Ministry of Pastor Gary Erickson: www.stmattslutheran.org/about-us/Gary-Retirement.html

Podcasts, recent Worship Services and Sermons: www.stmattslutheran.org/podcasts/

See St. Matt’s website for more: www.stmattslutheran.org

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“Lighting Up the Bayou” Youth Mission Trip Dinner Auction

Lighting Up the Bayou Dinner Auction a Huge Success Thanks to You! Thank you to all of you who supported the Bob’s Builders New Orleans Mission Trip by being part of our dinner auction. Whether you attended the dinner, purchased one (or many) of the large variety of auction items, or donated an item, we appreciate your help! This is our biggest fundraiser for the mission trip, which is such a meaningful experience for the youth and adults who are privileged to serve and grow through their participation in the trip. We are grateful for the continued generosity of the people of St. Matthew’s who make this service experi-ence possible. Thank you!

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anawesomedinner,includingjambalaya,Cajunmac’ncheese,carrotcoins,broccoli

salad,redvelvetcake,pecanbarsand

more.

Molly Lippoldmakes it fun to bescrubbingpans.Andy Cherney and

Dan Bice prepare toservecoffee.

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Mmmm...Jambalaya.

February17th’sYouthMissionTripDinnerAuctionisthelargestfundraiserfortheJunetriptoNewOrleans.Alargevarietyofuniqueitemsforsilentauction,horsd’oeurves,abeautifullydecoratedFellowshipHallstraightfromthebayou,entertainmentandadeliciousdinnermadeforamemorableeveningforallinattendance.

Pop a bag of popcorn or sit in your easy chair with a warm beverage on a cold night Let’s share a few of the new DVD’s added to the church library for your viewing pleasure. Courageous, Honor Begins at Home opens immediately with a great deal of action and then transforms to an emotional end to the scene. Hold on to your popcorn, because you will enjoy two hours of emotion, action, and

even some comedy. Ken Bevel, as Hayes (from Fireproof) is new to the police squad. Without the Hollywood glamour, this movie is filled with a deep

message. The film relies on spiritual subject matter, a PG-13 rating, and the targets the Christian viewer, eager for Bigger - Faster - Stronger, yet is family and faith oriented. The Last Bricklayer in America staring Sidney Poitier brings together the young troubled boy, Danny with Henry Cobb who is mourning the death of his wife. Cobb has been asked to build a library at Danny’s school in memory of his wife but lacks the desire to proceed with the project. When 13-year old Danny enters Cobb’s life in search of a refuge from his bickering parents, Cobb becomes his mentor, giving the boy a sense of purpose and a role model. Together they have a passion for life and success. Enjoy the romantic comedy, Heaven is Waiting, which shares the message of finding love again. Ned Stevens still hates the idea of dating and why should he when he has his daughter, Liz to take care of him? Yet, Ned is struggling to understand his little girl growing up and for her judgment in her new boyfriend. Ned meets Carol, the single woman that he sees jogging each morning. To see if Ned takes the bite on the second chance at love, check out this fun-loving selection. The Chase Card shares the message of healing wounds and rebuilding relationships. After police officer Mac McDonald loses his son in an accident, years of bitterness and pain erode his love for his family and leave him angry with God in addition to everyone else. There is a strong message of letting God’s grace enter one’s life with love and forgiveness. There is no need to stop at the nearest Redbox or Netflix with this variety of film selections! Simply stop in the Church Library each Sunday 9:30-11:00am to check out the recent flicks available today! Bev Etzelmueller, St. Matthew’s Librarian

Come be a part of KFC/DOC for fun at church with your friends! All children in grades 1-5 are welcome to be a part of Kids for Christ (grades 1-3) and Disciples of Christ (grades 4-5), along with friends. At these meetings, we usually eat pizza (bring $4), play games and talk, and have a devotional time.

KFC: Sunday, April 15, 12:15-2:00 p.m.KFC: Sunday, May 6, 12:15-2:00 p.m.

DOC: Sunday, March 25, 12:15-2:00 p.m.DOC: Sunday, April 22, 12:15-2:00 p.m. DOC: Sunday, May 20, 12:15-2:00 p.m.

These groups are led by Donna Gardner Manke and Pastor Chris Manke. Come and join us! It is helpful to sign up by calling the church office, 774-0441, or sign up in the bulletin on the sign-up panel, so that we have an idea of how many are coming.

1st - 3rd Graders, come to the KFC Late Night 6:30-8:30 on Friday March 16th Please join us on Friday March 16th from 6:30-8:30 for an evening of pizza, games, treats and devotion. The cost for this event is $5. Please bring a flashlight (labeled with your name). See you there!!

4th and 5th Graders: It’s time for the annual DOC Sleepover - Come join us at an overnight event! Please join us for a sleepover on Friday, March 9th from 7pm until 8am. We will play games, have a devotion, watch a movie and we will Sleep!!! The cost for this event is $5. Please bring a flashlight (labeled with your name), if you have one. Please note that you need to eat dinner before coming!! We will not be getting pizza until later in the evening. Friends are always welcome, however they must be in 4th or 5th grade. Please call the church office to sign up for this event. Please bring Sleeping bag and pillow Toothbrush and PJ’s DVD Movie- PG or G Only (we will vote on a movie) Snack to share Flashlight

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DonnaGardnerMankeChildren’sMinistry

Coordinator

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Experiencing Lent with Your ChildrenHelping Create Understanding of the Season for your ChildWith its introspective and sometimes somber tone, Lent can be a season that is dif-ficult for children to understand. But, with a little help, they can become involved in a meaningful Lent and come to understand it as a season of reflection, growth, and renewal. The word lent comes from an Anglo-Saxon word meaning spring-time. Lent not only happens during the season of spring, but it can be experienced as a “springtime of the soul,” when our faith it nourished and refreshed. Here are some suggestions to help make this Lent a time of faith growth for your children.

Paper Chains:Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for a period of forty days, not includ-ing Sundays, which are traditionally considered “Little Easters.” To help your children conceptualize this forty-day period, construct a paper chain to mark the days of Lent. Since the color of the Lenten season is purple (signifying roy-alty and repentance), you will need forty two-inch wide strips of paper, a white strip for Easter (white is the color for Easter and represents light, purity, faith, and holiness), and six strips of a different color for each Sunday. On each strip, write or draw a way that you can share your faith, such as helping a neighbor, donating food to the food pantry, or saying a prayer for someone. Link the strips together to form a chain, starting with four purple strips, one Sunday strip, and then alternating six purple strips with one Sunday strip, ending with the white strip. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, remove one for each day of Lent, and work together on the task that is illustrated on the strip. (From Before and After Easter, by Debbie Tafton O’Neal).

Crown of Thorns Wreath:Another way to mark the passage of Lent is with a crown of thorns wreath. Make or purchase a grapevine wreath, and wire seven purple candles to it. Place a large white candle in the center of the wreath to represent Easter. Light one purple candle for the first week, two for the second, etc. During Holy Week, begin will all purple candles lit, and extinguish one each day so that no candles are lit on Saturday. Early on Easter morning, light the white candle to celebrate Christ’s res-urrection. (From Before and After Easter, by Debbie Tafton O’Neal).

Look Around You:• Help your children see

the signs of Lent in the sanctuary. What color are the fabrics on the altar, pulpit, and lectern? What color are the pastors’ stoles.

• Go for a walk and notice the signs of spring and promise of new life.

• Cut a branch from a bush, place it in a jar of water, and watch as the leaves gradually come out. Talk about the promise that is in the bud and how the promise is realized in the leaf. In the same way, our faith can be renewed as we move toward Easter and the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.

“And We Have Seen His Glory”Our Lenten theme this year focuses on God’s presence among us, based on the passage from John 1:14: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory.” Spend some time with your children talking about how you experience God. Where do you feel His presence? (We invite you to share these reflections on the strips of paper provided at the Lenten table, which will be formed into a display of God’s glory among us). For more ideas on observing Lent, check out the church library for children’s books on Lent and Easter. And, of course, our Lenten Family Time on Wednesday nights is also an excellent way to observe Lent with your younger children. May this Lenten season bring a springtime of the soul for your family! Gretchen Haugse Sunday School Director Youth Coordinator

LENTEN FAMILY TIMEon Wednesday nights!

For Children (3rd grade and younger) and ParentsFebruary 29 - March 28, 2012

6:15-7:00p.m.

Following the Wednesday dinners, join us for the midweek family time, 6:15 to 7:00 each Wednesday. There are stories, songs, projects, prayer and brief worship, led by Pastor Chris and Donna Gardner Manke. Children 3rd grade and younger are encouraged to attend with their parents. Participants will learn about Bible stories associated with the theme “We Have Seen His Glory.” We encourage families to come for the dinner (5:15 p.m.) and then stay for the family time.

It’s going to be fun! Come and join us!

LENTEN FAMILY TIMEon Wednesday nights!

For Children (3rd grade and younger) and ParentsFebruary 29 - March 28, 2012

6:15-7:00p.m.Following the Wednesday dinners, join us for the midweek family time, 6:15 to 7:00 each Wednesday. There are stories, songs, projects, prayer and brief worship, led by Pastor Chris and Donna Gardner Manke. Children 3rd grade and younger are encouraged to attend with their parents. Participants will learn about Bible stories associated with the theme “We Have Seen His Glory.” We encourage families to come for the dinner (5:15 p.m.) and then stay for the family time.

It’s going to be fun! Come and join us!

Middle School (grades 6-8)

Middle School Capture the Flag, Friday, March 30thAll middle school students are invited to play capture the flag on Friday, March 30th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cost of the event is $4 or snacks and a non-perishable food item for the food

pantry. Friends are welcome. Questions? Talk to Gretchen.

Middle School Ping-Pong Group to FormOrganizational Meeting on March 11thIf you love to play ping-pong, this is the group for you. Come to the organizational meeting on Sunday, March 11th following the 11:00 service. We’ll have pizza (please bring $5) and talk about the details. The plan is to meet regularly once or twice a month. The group is open to all middle school youth.

Middle School Glow Golf Event, April 20thWhat’s more fun than mini-golf? Glow-in-the-dark mini golf! Join us on Friday, April 20th for a fun excursion to Glowgolf at Southridge Mall. We’ll meet at church at 6:45 to go to the mall and return to church by 9:00. Cost of the event is $10 to cover golf and snacks. Friends are welcome.

High School (grades 9-12):High School Food Ministry Serving Day, March 11th; Here’s Your Chance to Serve at Home High School youth are encouraged to be part of our meal ministry at St. Matthew’s by preparing and serving a meal for Serenity Inn and Guest House. We will meet at 4:00 at St. Matthew’s to prepare the meal and then leave at 5:00 to serve. If you aren’t free to prepare and serve you can help by donating food. Many people in the Milwaukee area confront hunger on a daily basis. This is a small way that you can help! Please let Gretchen know if you can be part of this important service event.

High School Ice Skating Event, March 18thHigh School youth and friends are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of ice-skating and pizza. We’ll meet at St. Matthew’s at 1:45 to drive to Eble Ice Arena in Brookfield for open skating. We’ll finish the afternoon by stopping for pizza, returning to St. Matthew’s by 4:30. Cost of the event is $4.50 to skate, $2.50 for rentals, if necessary, and money for pizza.

High School Glow Golf Event, April 27thSpend an evening playing glow-in-the-dark mini-golf at Glowgolf at Southridge Mall. We’ll meet at church at 6:45 on April 27th to go to the mall and return to church by 9:00. Cost of the event is $10 to cover golf and snacks.

Next Summer Mission Trip Meetingis March 4th The next monthly meeting for next summer’s Bob’s Builders New Orleans mission trip will be on March 4th at 12:15 in Fellowship Hall. Please bring $4.00 for lunch. The monthly meetings are an important part of planning and group building for a great trip next summer, and we expect all participants to make them a priority! Future meeting dates are: • Sunday, April 1st (no fooling)• Sunday, May 6th

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Spring Youth Events at St. Matthew’s

First Fridays Book Discussion Group meets March 2, 7:00 p.m., Upper Room Our next book is Let the Great World Spin. All are welcome at any of the three remaining meet-ings. Watch for further information about the May meeting, which will include social time.Here is the upcoming schedule: March 2 Let the Great World Spin

by Column McCannApril 13 People of the Book

by Geraldine BrooksMay 11 Otherwise: New and Selected

Poems or Collected Poemsby Jane Kenyon

Questions can be directed to Danette Braun, Fred Heim, or Terri Kuhlman.

Needed AreYouaneBayuser? Consider sharing your expertise in selling on eBay to help Reformation Lutheran Church. They sometimes receive donations of items of value to the Neighborhood Store which could be sold on eBay. If you are willing to list an item for them to receive the proceeds, contact Marge Johnson at Reformation, 414-444-0440.

Upcoming EventsCaregiversSupportGroupwill meet on the follow-ing Mondays at 1:00 in the Upper Room. This is an open group, so you may attend any one of these meetings.March 12 & 26 ClothingSwapsetforApril29thStart cleaning out the closets... The Caring for Creation Team is organizing our Fourth Annual Children’s Clothing Swap! The swap will be held between church services on Sunday, April 29. MilwaukeeLutheranHighSchoolGuildShrimpDinner, March 23, 4:00-6:30pm; For tickets contact Beverly Wagner, 262-781-6897 by March 19. Ticket prices are $15/adults and $5 for 11 and under. Milwaukee Lutheran High School is located at 9700 W. Grantosa Drive. “TheHolyLand”The Women of Clusters I-IV invite you to attend our Spring Gathering with the topic: “The Holy Land” Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Luther Manor, 4545 N. 92nd Street. Jo Gialdini from St. Matthew’s will offer this presentation on “A Journey in Time” from 9:15-10:00 a.m. After a break Rev. Jonathan Jacobs offers a presentation titled “The Promised Land - Then and Now” (10:45 a.m.) 8:00 a.m. is registration. Cost is $10 including Breakfast. Register by March 7 by making a check payable to Jan Fox, Treasurer and mail to 4130 S. Carnaby Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151. (262-782-5680). “Aida!”Tosa East will be performing AIDA on March 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17th. AIDA was a favorite on Broadway and won 4 Tony awards. Aida is a modern crowd pleaser that embraces multi-cultural casting and exuberant dancing, staging and singing. It is a good for all ages. Tickets are on sale at www.tosaeasttheatre.org. St. Matthew’s members involved in the show include: Claire Urban, Claire Geertsen, Gillian McBride, Steve Gastrau, Sienna Muehlfeld, Allison Yentz, Carly Amstadt. Come and enjoy an evening with these talented young performers.

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Bulletin BoardThank YouAthankyoufromTheBenedictCenter:“Your gift is critical to the important work of the Benedict Center. Without the vision, compassion and generosity of several hundred wonderful individuals like you, there would be no Benedict Center. From the women who participate daily in the Women’s Harm Reduction Program, learning to build new lives free of crime - to inmates in the jail who benefit from books clubs, chaplain visits and study groups - to the streets of the community where outreach helps develop safer neighborhoods - you touch many lives.” Jeanne Geraci, Executive Director (The Benedict Center was the topic of the Adult Forum on February 5th.) FromPr.KenWheeler,CrossLutheranChurch:“I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and your presence at our Mardi Gras celebration. ... This year’s proceeds ... went to support the primary mission outreach of Cross. Because of you and your members, this event was a huge success. We look forward to your continued support, your prayers and your participation in this very important and significant ministry of bringing hope and dignity to people who are impacted by poverty and hopelessness. (We will welcome Pr. Ken Wheeler as our guest preacher on Sunday, April 22 when we celebrate Cross Day at St. Matthew’s.) TheBloodCentersendsathankyou for our Blood Drive held on January 30. A total of 23 pints of blood was given. Thank you! There will be a blood drive in memory of Sarah Pease in March; if you plan to give blood again, perhaps look for the information on this drive which will be held at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, right next door to St. Matthew’s. We will share information when we have it. ThankyoutoErinFassbender a graphic designer who is a member of St. Matthew’s, for creating our new members pages (pages 9-10), as well as the Sunday bulletin insert displaying our new members on February 26th.

This and ThatChristianDramaswrittenbySt.Matthew’smemberTimJorgenson-suitableasdevotions: One series of the dramas focuses on the three parts of Christian discipleship: prayer, study and service. The second series focuses on the three divine virtues: faith, hope and love in Jesus Christ. They are available on the Amazon website:amazon.com/author/tim.jorgenson. You may wish to check these out for your personal devotions, written by a fellow member of our congregation.St.Matthew’smember(andCNA)lookingforafullorpart-timepositioncaring for persons requiring varying levels of assistance (i.e. in-home care, assistance with errands, transportation to/from medical appointments, etc.). Contact Robin Grady directly with any questions or for additional information at (262) 337-3308. HabitatforHumanityWorkers needed for the 1st Saturday of each month. Any skills are appreciated. Jerry Wirtz of our congregation is coordinating our crews and he can be reached at 414-350-2338.

Never hesitate to hold out your hand; never hesitate to accept the outstretched hand of another. - Pope John XXIII

Sunday, March 4, 2012 - 2nd Sunday in LentHospitality Team: 7:30, Marian Benz. 8:30, Cherie Swenson, Carl & Eileen Lund, Jim & Karie Clement, Chuck & Sue Kraus, Julia Wulff. 11:00, Conor & Lisa Williams, Joyce Biehn, Chris Bartelt, Christa Gensler, Ginger Wooster.Ushers: 7:30, Larry & Ann Shriner. 8:30, JohnSwenson, Dan Hayes, James Blomquist, Rob Zillmer, Allison and John Kuhlmann, Ken Lippold, Fred Reinke, Tim Goetsch. 11:00, JohnDobbe, Brad Stokke, Joel Braunschweig, Kyle Piwek, Taylor and Tim Nelson, Nick Tennessen, Cassie Smith, Katie Gastrau.Lay Readers: 7:30, Danette Braun. 8:30, Laura Lange. 11:00, Don Reynolds. Lay Assistants: 8:30, Al Van Lith. 11:00, Annette Olson.Communion Preparers: 7:30, Marcia Cornnell, Suzanne Hansen. 8:30, Karla Baierl, Jennifer Dugan, Chris Weber Sponnick. 11:00, Carrie Haver, Ruth Kallio-Mielke, Robin Bloczynski.Communion Assistants: 7:30, Danette & Paul Braun. 8:30, Al Van Lith, Curt Weber, Tom & Mary Ann Gordon. 11:00, Annette & Myron Olson, Tim Muehlfeld, Jane Sandstrom.Communion Bread Baker: Kristen Charlson, Mary Krueger, Tara Laatsch.Nursery: 8:30, Karie Mantey, Laura Petersen, Deanne Waliszewski, Tom & Kristin Mainville. 9:45, Marty & Nikki Ring, Barbara Carpenter. 11:00, Erin Merklein, Madeline Heim, Ellen Pickering, Katie Piel.Coffee Hosts: Becky Veum-Baumler, Harry & Sandy Profio, John & Cheryl Serafin.

Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 3rd Sunday in LentHospitality Team: 7:30, Suzanne Hansen. 8:30, Jane Anderson, Patrick & Karen Coyle, Brian & Jill Due, Paul & Jennifer Kramer, John & Mary Yentz. 11:00, Tom Geib, Kathy Narlock, Al & Debbie Land and Family, Alyssa Poe, Lily Miller.Ushers: 7:30, Bill Dermody, David Johnson. 8:30, TomTempleman, Pat Coyle, Tessa Cristan, Peter & Alec Ernst, Dan Hayes, Caitlin Van Lith, John & Sandy Richter. 11:00, TimMuehlfeld, Jim Knutson, Joe & Judy Sayrs, Logan Schmidt, Chris Schneider and Alissa Hove, Mike Thomae, Craig Johnson.Lay Reader: 7:30, Marge Crawford. 8:30, Kathleen O’Leary. 11:00, Tom Rowe.Communion Preparers: 7:30, Jan Chandler, Marian Benz. Communion Assistants: 7:30, Marge Crawford.Communion Bread Baker: Laura Lange.Coffee Hosts: Greg & Jynine Strand, Robyn McGill, Doug & Lori Sauter.

Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 4th Sunday in LentHospitality: 8:30, Helen Kinsey, Amy Stolarski, Maddy Staff, Dale & Dollie Kirchner, Greg & Melanie Ebertowski. 11:00, Mary Ellen Ralfs, Jim & Karie Clement, Jean Hautala, Barbara Gubbins, Joe & Lisa Chiesa and Family.Ushers: 7:30, Larry & Ann Shriner. 8:30, BrianDue, Chris Capper, Frank Cimermancic, Lisa Krekling, Jaime Due, Dylan Mann, Tim Schoewe, Jim Karls. 11:00, PaulDeYoung, Mark Bjorgo, John and Claire Geertsen, Steve and Jack Mielke, Don Reynolds, Dave Rotgers, Natalie Hanson, Jodi Legge.Lay Readers: 7:30, Steve Stolper. Lay Assistant and Reader: 8:30 and 11:00, Pam Stokke-Ceci. Communion Preparers: 11:00, Joy Wedel, Judy Sayrs, Kate Wilson.Communion Assistants: 11:00, Pam Stokke-Ceci, Shelly Jones, Ed & Lois Bross.Communion Bread Baker: John Dankwardt.Coffee Hosts: Tia Castillo, Paul & Erin Fassbender, Mike & Sarah Ebenhoe.

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Our Church Family Recently hospitalized: KentKrueger now at Franciscan Woods after surgery for a broken hip; DorisSchier at the Heart Hospital; KristiHewett, in the care unit at West Allis Memorial Hospital. We rejoice with BenandStephanieZimmer in the birth of son Emmett;Emmett joins big brother Eli, who is three years old. God’s peace be with MarkPetersen and family in the death of his mother in Iowa. We live in the promises of our faith and recognize our Lord’s victory over death. Our sympathy to BobGardner in the death of his mother JessieGardner at the age of 97; grandmother to DonnaGardnerManke. MargaretObst died on February 10 at the age of 96. Margaret lived independently at Serafino Square for many years. We remember her daughter JudyEllefson and granddaughter SherriVogt. Pr. Margaret officiated at the service on February 14. HankTurtenwald died on February 13th two days before his 97th birthday. Hank lived for several years at Luther Manor after the death of his wife Marion. He was an uncle to CarolBeecher a member of St. Matthew’s, as well as to NancyHolz a former member. Pr. Margaret gave the service at Luther Manor on February 16th. Thank you to all those who volunteered to be members of our CongregationalCareteam. This team will be helping with visitation and bringing home communion where it is desired. If you would like to help with home visitation, see Pr Margaret. BlessedaretheCaregivers:We recognize and keep in our prayers those in our congregation who are caregivers for others: those who watch over and support their aging parents or other aging relatives, those giving special care to spouses; and those who have family members and/or dependents with special needs. The love shown in so doing is a blessing given far beyond the daily needs being met. TheWintersFamily:HeartfeltThanks: “To our friends and family of St. Matthew’s, The love and support you have shown us during our time of great sorrow has surrounded us with comfort. Through your gifts of food, flowers, kind thoughts, and prayers, we as a family realize we do not grieve the loss of Norma alone. The great number of people who have taken the time to show their respects is a wonderful tribute to Norma’s memory and highlights for us the number of lives she has touched. There could not have been a more beautiful and uplifting service followed by a fabulous reception filled with good food and fellowship. We appreciate all you have done for us and look forward to sharing more memories and stories as our healing continues. With love, laughter, and heartfelt thanks, Ed Winters and Family

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Laurie Norman and her children, Elizabeth (right), Jack (left) and Neece enjoyed looking at the auction items, some especially for children.

Aaron Rockenbach

dressed for the occasion.

The Mission Trip participants gather for a photo before the event. Sixty-five high school youth and adults are preparing for the trip to New Orleans in June where they will continue to rehab houses damaged in Hurricane Katrina six years ago.

Youth Mission Trip Dinner Auction: A Magical Night in the Bayou

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