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The Voice Online
                      Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Green Bay, WI
                       February 2013           Volume 1, Issue 14



              Tools for Understanding, Enduring and Making the
                Most of a Crucible (Personal trial) Experience
                                      By: Pastor Dave Hatch

                                                      Call, and the gift of fellowship. Volumes could
                                                      be said about this.

                                                      Are there other tools at our disposal? Yes!

                                                      The Old Adam in us strives to work against us.
                                                      It wages wars against us, especially when we
                                                      are not focused on why we are here or what we
                                                      are to do with our lives, our time, and our
                                                      resources. Read Romans 7:14-25. The Old
                                                      Adam in us deceives us into chasing “more”,
                                                      craving, making comparisons, or that we will
                                                      be happy when… The Old Adam within us so
                                                      easily deceives us! It has discontentment and
                Proverbs 17:3
                                                      complaint and desire and aversion written all
Crucible experiences are often hardships and          over it. It is the core of our inner disturbance. It
tests that work to transform us. In science,          always wants things different than they are. It
chemists put something into a crucible, turn up       tells us that some place or situation has
the heat, a transformation takes place, and the       greener grass. The Old Adam within us is all
material is never the same again. It is               about self.
improved and purified.
                                                      We cannot go back in time and we cannot go
Hardships in this life are a given. There is no       forward. We can only be in the moment and
Easy Street. Life delivers crucible teaching          what we do with those moments is imperative.
experiences, even against our will. The               If we live for self, we will never arrive at
Scripture actually tells us to expect hardships       contentment. The Old Adam will see to that!
and that they will sharpen our faith. We know
the following as super-tools for navigating our
hardships: prayer, Scripture, worship, song,
The Lord’s Supper, recalling our Baptismal                           - Cont’d on page 2 -


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            - Cont’d from page 1 -                    1. Exercise the freedom to choose your attitude
                                                      In all situations, no matter how desperate they
In Baptism, and again right now, the Old              may appear or actually be, you always have
Adam must die, be dead, no longer rule our            the ultimate freedom to choose your attitude.
reason. We are under a new operating system:          [The Holy Spirit, now oversees the Christian
The Holy Spirit replaces the Old Adam.                mind, whereas before, the mind was held
                                                      captive by the carnal nature, and the passions
The Holy Spirit awakens us to the moment we           ruled the reason. Now the New Man in Christ
are living in and why we are here.                    walks in Light, not in darkness. We move from
                                                      being a slave to sin to being a servant of
If we daily, and each moment, live for Him            Christ. We have a new inner government.]
who made us, bought us, walks with us, and
promises eternity through His Son, our “now”          2. Realize your will to meaning
takes on real meaning. We begin to enjoy our          Commit authentically to meaningful values
“now”, even when there is hardship in the             and goals that only you can actualize and
midst of it.                                          fulfill.
                                                      [Detect your God-given calling, gifts, and by
Are there any tools we can use that will help         His Providence, do what you are called to do,
us understand that? Yes, there are boatloads          that is, do your “Duty”, until He calls you
of books. There is one that is not too bad in         home].
putting to good use practical guidance for
using our God given reason in managing our            3. Detect the meaning of life’s moments
thoughts. The book mentioned below is not a           Only you can answer for your own life by
“Christian book,” but you will be able to apply       detecting the meaning of any given moment
its good directives and perspectives into your        and assuming responsibility for weaving your
walk with Christ. Below is not a                      unique tapestry of existence.
recommendation of a book, but a summary of            [Live inside your “Incredible Now;” that is, you
it.                                                   cannot go backwards on the timeline. You are
                                                      in the very spot on your pilgrimage where He
In the book, Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Viktor        wants you. Celebrate this moment in your
Frankl's Principles for Discovering Meaning in        adventure. Look down and see where your toes
Life and Work, author, Alex Pattakos Ph.D.            are at this very instant.]
encapsulates Dr. Viktor Frankl’s system of
thought in seven core principles. Each of these       4. Don’t work against yourself
principles, in turn, is described in easy to          Avoid becoming so obsessed with or fixated on
understand terms and applied to various work          an intent or outcome that you actually work
situations so that the reader can relate              against the desired result.
personally to the principle as well as learn          [Study the word “Catharsis.” Look deep into how
when and how to use it. I have added a                you may be on a vicious circle chasing the wrong
spiritual Christian perspective after each,           goals. Here, we are often driven by hyper-
noted in the brackets. The seven principles are       expectation,    hyper-intentions,    or    hyper-
as follows:                                           reflection because we are in an existential
                                                      vacuum. Herein lies the seedbed of the Old

                                                                    - Cont’d on page 3 -

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            - Cont’d from page 2 -                    7. Extend beyond yourself
                                                      Manifest the human spirit at work by relating
Adam in us, the source of our disturbance, our        and being directed to something more than
doubts, our emotional and spiritual suffering.        yourself.
When we look here with the eyes of Christ, we         [Live for Christ, not for yourself – The old is
can see this is where the traps lie and self-         gone, the new has come!]
deception comes from. Someone who is trying
to be really healthy may turn himself or              We are including some Scripture passages
herself into a hypochondriac. The Old Adam in         about the Crucible Experience, hardships in
us often seeks the wrong goals, which end up          life. These are displayed on pages 4-5 and let
being vicious circles.]                               you know that what you are encountering is
                                                      not just your struggle, it is the human
5. Look at yourself from a distance                   struggle. Stick close to the Savior, Pilgrim,
Only human beings possess the capacity to             and you will be fine.
look at themselves out of some perspective or
distance, including the uniquely human trait
known as your “sense of humor.”
[Here, consider yourself on a stage, playing a
part in the great theatre production of life.
You are sitting in a seat, watching from a
distance. Play your part well, and see the
Providentially placed players on the stage with
you, from a distance.]

6. Shift your focus of attention
Deflect your attention from a problem
situation to something else and build your
coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and
change.
[If you catch yourself slipping back into dead               Volume 1, Issue 14 - February 2013
                                                          ‘The Voice Online’ is published monthly by
habit or “stinking thinking”, switch, catch
                                                          Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All rights
yourself, and move on to something healthy.            reserved. No portion of this publication may be
The Ancient Church Fathers call this “Nepsis.”                 reproduced without permission.
Be on watch of yourself; you are super-prone to
be your own worst enemy, that is, the Old                          Edited by Mark Stone.
Adam wishes to arise and take over the mind
again. Luther said, “Daily drown the Old               Please feel free to contact the church office with
Adam, but watch out, he is a good swimmer.”              constructive suggestions and/or comments at
The battle between Good and Evil lies within              info@oslc-gb.org. Thanks to those who have
you. Until the resurrection, there is a battle        already commented! We are always seeking more
for your soul.]                                              congregational input and submissions.




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    Suffering as a Crucible Experience – Examples from the Scripture
The German word, Anfechtung is displayed below. Luther used this word for hardship,
 horror, suffering, trial, tribulation, and what we are calling the Crucible Experience.

   Romans 5:3-5 - 3Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that
   suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope
   does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the
   Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

   Matthew 27:3-5 - 3When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he
   was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the
   elders. 4 “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” “What is that to us?”
   they replied. “That’s your responsibility.” 5So Judas threw the money into the temple and
   left. Then he went away and hanged himself. (In this case, anfechtung broke the sufferer,
   because he went to the wrong source for restoration and comfort.)

   2 Corinthians 12:7-10 - 7Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this
   reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a
   messenger of Satan to torment me - to keep me from exalting myself! 8Concerning this I
   implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. 9And He has said to me, “My grace is
   sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather
   boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 10Therefore I am
   well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with
   difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

   John 16:33 - “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world
   you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

   1 Peter 4:1-2 - Since therefore Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same
   thought, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of
   time in the flesh no longer by human passions, but by the will of God.

   Colossians 1:24 - Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete
   what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, that is the church.

   2 Corinthians 4:16-5:6 - So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away,
   our inner nature is being renewed every day. For this slight momentary affliction is
   preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look not to the
   things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are seen are
   transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. For we know that if the earthly tent we
   live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in
   the heavens. Here indeed we groan, and long to put on our heavenly dwelling, so that by
   putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we sigh with
   anxiety; not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what
   is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God,
   who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always of good courage; we know that
   while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord…


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      Ephesians 6:10-18 - 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full
      armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle
      is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the
      powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
      13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able

      to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with
      the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
      15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In

      addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming
      arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the
      word of God. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
      With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

      Psalm 119:67-72 - 67Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I obey your word. 68You are
      good, and what you do is good;
teach me your decrees. 69Though the arrogant have smeared
      me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. 70Their hearts are callous and
      unfeeling,
but I delight in your law. 71It was good for me to be afflicted
so that I might learn
      your decrees. 72The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of
      silver and gold.



                                   OFFICIAL ACTS
Baptisms:
Sydney Anne Schmidt                                             Carter Michael Castelic
Born: June 14, 2011                                             Born: August 31, 2012
Baptized: December 9, 2012                                      Baptized: December 9, 2012
Daughter of Andrew Schmidt and Susan Alsteen                    Son of Ben and Cristy Castelic

Liam Thomas Tessmann                                            Ethan Matthew Scholz
Born: September 27, 2012                                        Born: July 30, 2012
Baptized: December 13, 2012                                     Baptized: December 30, 2012
Son of Thomas and Kelley Tessmann                               Son of Nathan and Christina Scholz

Layla Nicole Beckers                                            Cameron James Arts
Born: January 19, 2012                                          Born: July 20, 2012
Baptized: December 16, 2012                                     Baptized: January 6, 2013
Daughter of Christopher Rein and Sara Beckers                   Son of Richard and Angela Arts

Membership Changes:
IN: Bruce Ashmore, Adult Confirmation

Received their Crown:
Gordon Karnopp
February 12, 1928 - December 16, 2012


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         Sunday              Monday                Tuesday                 Wednesday               Thursday              Friday             Saturday
                                                                                                                    1                   2
                                                                                                                                        3:30pm Open Gym

                                                                                                                                        Pizza Prep,
                                                                                                                                        Movie Night and
                                                                                                                                        NYG meeting
                                                                                                                                        (see youth board
                                                                                                                                        for times)
3 Life Sunday           4                    5                       6                       7                      8                   9
7:45am Trad Worship     7pm Elders           7am Bible Study         3pm Youth Night         9am Truth Project      4pm Chili           4:30-7:30pm
9:15am Praise Worship                        9am Bible Study         5pm Weds Night Meal     12:15pm Worship        Challenge,          Spaghetti Dinner –
9:15am Bible Study                           6:30pm Cub Scouts       6pm Praise Band         4pm Fish Fry Prep      NEWLHS              Pasta for Piper
9:30am Sunday School                         7pm Choir Practice      6pm Confirmation        6:30pm Truth Project   5pm Monthly         (sponsored by
10:30am Bible Study                                                  6:30pm SH Bible Study   7pm Trad Worship       Fish Fry            NEWLHS students)
10:30am SS Teachers                                                  7pm P&F Meeting
10:45am Trad Worship




10 Mite Box Sunday      11                   12                      13 Ash Wednesday        14                     15                  16
7:45am Trad Worship     7pm Church Council   7am Bible Study         12pm Staff Meeting      6pm Praise Band                            3:30pm Open Gym
9:15am Praise Worship                        9am Bible Study         3pm Youth Night
9:15am Truth Project                         7pm Choir Practice      4pm Worship Service
9:30am Sunday School                                                 4:45pm Meal
10:45am Trad Worship                                                 6:30pm Worship
                                                                     7:30pm Youth Board

17                      18                   19                      20                      21                     22                  23
7:45am Trad Worship     7pm Board of         6:30pm Spring Primary   9am Truth Project       6pm Praise Band        Grandparents        3:30pm Open Gyn
9:15am Praise Worship   Education            Election                12pm Staff Meeting                             Day at Trinity      4pm Taste of
w/ SS assistance                             7am Bible Study         3pm Youth Night                                                    Trinity, Riverside
9:30am Sunday School                         9am Bible Study         4pm Worship Service                            Help for the        Ballroom
10:45am Trad Worship    No Preschool or      6:30pm Cub Scouts       4:45pm Meal                                    Homeless
                        Trinity classes      7pm Choir Practice      6:30pm Worship                                 collection begins
                        (In-service)                                 6:30pm Truth Project

24                      25                   26                      27                      28
7:45am Trad Worship     6:30pm GBLSA         7am Bible Study         12pm Staff Meeting      6pm Praise Band
9:15am Truth Project    7pm Stewardship      8am OLM Meeting         3pm Youth Night
9:15am Praise Worship                        9am Bible Study         4pm Worship Service
9:30am Sunday School                         7pm Choir Practice      4:45pm Meal
10:45am Trad Worship                                                 6pm Confirmation
                                                                     6:30pm Worship
February 2013




                                 Lent 2013
The 2013 OSLC Midweek Lenten services will feature Jesus, Immanuel, the Truth,
King, Christ Crucified, the Way, and the Lamb; all names we use for one savior -
God. During the Lenten season, reflect on each of these names and why we use
them. Follow along with Jesus from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday and see how
each of the names tells us of God's plan for our Salvation.

Worship Services will be on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm. These worship
services and sermons will be a different theme than our Sunday worship services.
Please note, except for Maundy Thursday, there are no worship services on
Thursdays in Lent.

OSLC’s ongoing Wednesday Night Café will be open for meals between services.
The hours will be expanded in Lent. The Café will open at 4:45pm and close at
6:30pm. The café offers a variety of menu items for all ages and price ranges.
Healthy options are available.

              February 13, Ash Wednesday - JESUS Luke 22:39-46
                    February 20 - IMMANUEL John 18:3-12
                   February 27 - THE TRUTH John 18:37, 38
                         March 6 - KING John 18:33-37
                 March 13 - CHRIST CRUCIFIED John 19:16-18
                      March 20 - THE WAY Luke 23:39-43
          March 28, Maundy Thursday - THE LAMB Revelation 5:6-10
                  (Note: 4:00pm and 6:30pm - Meal Available)
       March 29, Good Friday - THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA John 19:30
                     (Note: 12:15pm and 7:00pm - No Meal)

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                    March 2013                             OSLC Usher Schedule
      Day    Date   Service    Lead              Usher Team
      Sun. 03-Mar 7:45 am      M. Morgan         Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
      Sun. 03-Mar 9:15 am      R. Vande Hei      Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
      Sun. 03-Mar 10:45 am     R. Bruhn          Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
      Wed. 06-Mar 4:00 pm      R. Spangenberg    (Youth)
      Wed. 06-Mar 6:30 pm      C. Arthur         Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
      Sun. 10-Mar 7:45 am      A. Knaus          Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
      Sun. 10-Mar 9:15 am      D. Bitters        Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
      Sun. 10-Mar 10:45 am     G. Buechner       Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
      Wed. 13-Mar 4:00 pm      R. Spangenberg    (Youth)
      Wed. 13-Mar 6:30 pm      P. Kuehl          Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
      Sun. 17-Mar 7:45 am      J. Kielpikowski   Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
      Sun. 17-Mar 9:15 am      W. Chamberlain    Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz
      Sun. 17-Mar 10:45 am     M. Charles        Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
      Wed. 20-Mar 4:00 pm      R. Spangenberg    (Youth)
      Wed. 20-Mar 6:30 pm      N. Krueger        †UN; †UN; †UN
      Sun. 24-Mar 7:45 am      M. Dalebroux      Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
      Sun. 24-Mar 9:15 am      D. Wians          Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
      Sun. 24-Mar 10:45 am     R. Bruhn          Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
      Thu. 28-Mar 4:00 pm      R. Spangenberg
      Thu. 28-Mar 6:30 pm      C. Arthur         Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
      Fri.   29-Mar 12:15 pm   G. Buechner       Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
      Fri.   29-Mar 7:00 pm    P. Kuehl          Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
      Sun. 31-Mar 6:00 am      M. Morgan         Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
      Sun. 31-Mar 7:45 am      A. Knaus          Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
      Sun. 31-Mar 9:15 am      R. Vande Hei      Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
      Sun. 31-Mar 10:45 am     M. Charles        Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft

        † UN -Usher Needed: If you would like to volunteer as an usher, please contact the Lead usher of the group
               you'd like to join, or, contact Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014 or email spangenr.ret@uwgb.edu



   When the moon hits your eye like                                       NO MORE PILL BOTTLES
          a big pizza pie...
                                                                                PLEASE
It's that time of year! The Super Bowl is just
around the corner which means the annual                              We are no longer collecting pill bottles. St
OSLC youth take-and-bake pizza sale is here!                          Mary’s hospital is no longer accepting them.
Order forms are available at the Welcome                              Thank you to all who participated in this
Center. Please fill out one order form per                            collection.
pizza. You can also drop your orders in the
youth mailbox or with Michelle in the church
office. Payment is due at the time you submit
your order. Pick up will be on Super Bowl
Sunday, February 3 by noon in the gym. Bon
appétit!


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                                              Helping the Homeless
                                        “The supplies that were given are more than
                                        toothpaste and toilet paper; they are a sign
                                        that the community cares. Thank you.”
                                        Thomas, Shelter Resident

                                        We will be collecting NEW hygiene and
                                        cleaning items for local homeless shelters and
                                        crisis agencies through 91.9/91.5 The
                                        Family’s 21st annual “Help for the Homeless”
                                        hygiene drive in collaboration with the
                                        Brown County Homeless & Housing Coalition
                                        and the Brown County United Way from
                                        February 22 through March 17.

                                        Please place your donations in the Help for
                                        the Homeless collection box located by the
                                        coat room elevator by March 17th. Supplying
                                        these items to the shelters will help them
                                        direct their limited resources to providing
                                        qualified staff, counseling, food and shelter to
                                        those they serve. The most requested items
                                        include laundry detergent, garbage bags,
                                        dental and hair care items, diapers & wipes,
                                        tissue, and soap (a list of items can be found
                                        by the donation boxes). Your donations will
                                        remain in this community. Thank you!

                                        More info can be found at www.thefamily.net
                                        or call 1-800-236-9364.

                       Our Saviour Lutheran Church
                            120 S. Henry Street
                          Green Bay, WI 54302
                              (920) 468-4065

 Senior Pastor – David H. Hatch               Church Office – Michelle Burhite
 (920) 465-8118                               (920) 468-4065
 dave@oslc-gb.org                             info@oslc-gb.org

 Associate Pastor – Greg Hovland              Preschool Director – Christina Scholz
 (920) 544-3614                               (920) 468-3596
 greg@oslc-gb.org                             Christina@oslc-gb.org


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                                 Books for Gambia

Our Saviour's LWML group helped collect books and bucks as part of the Million Books for
Africa project. Sandy Groth heard a speaker talk about this worthy project and rounded up
support immediately. Within just a couple of weeks, we had taped up 12 full boxes of books
and collected $273. When Miranda Paul and her husband, Baptiste, pulled away from our
church, their van was just about scraping the ground. She was so thankful for our large
donation. The next day, Miranda posted pictures online. Our books are on their way to
Gambia! A big thank you goes out to everyone who donated books and money. Thank you so
much!




                                  PASTA 4 PIPER
The NEW Lutheran High School Peer Ministry class is sponsoring a special Spaghetti
dinner on Saturday, February 9th in the gym at Our Saviour Lutheran Church from 4:30-
7:30pm. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for kids 14 and under. A special family price of $20
for a family of four is available with additional kids' meals available for $2 each. Donations
of service, food items (baked goods, spaghetti noodles, spaghetti sauce, salad and dressing,
soda, bottled water) and cash donations are greatly appreciated. 100% of the proceeds will
go to a young family from the Madison area. Dad, Jeremy, is dealing with terminal cancer.
His 6 month old daughter, Piper and his wife Becky can use all the help we can provide.
Please come and join in this special event to help. Let's show them the love of Jesus! To
purchase tickets, to arrange for a donation or for more information, please contact the
NEWLHS school office at 469-6810. Thank you for helping!



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      Trinity Lutheran School’s 8th annual Taste of Trinity,
                  “Around the World” auction:
February 23, 2013
Riverside Ballroom Green Bay
Doors open/Silent Auction: 4:00 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Live Auction and DJ to follow

Tickets are $30 each or $200 for a table of 8. For ticket information contact Marni Servais
at (920) 737-4780 or purchase at OSLC, Christ of the Bay, Hope - DePere, Faith, or
Redeemer Lutheran Churches.
Donations are being accepted (new items only, please). Donations may be dropped off in the
Trinity School Office or you may contact Kelly Luepke at (920) 217-3064 to make
arrangements to have your donation picked up.




                           CHILI CHALLENGE OF THE CHURCHES
                                  FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 2013
                                                    at

                                  NEW LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
                                           1311 Robinson Avenue

                                       Take-out available 1 – 8 p.m.
                                            Eat in 4 – 8 p.m.
                                          Bowl - $5 (bottomless)
                                           Take-out quart - $10

 Enjoy a delicious bowl of chili provided by area churches. Sample each chili and vote for your favorite.
                     Sundae bar provided by the NEWLHS music department.
              Hamburgers, hotdogs, beverages are available through the concession stand.
          Stay to watch boys’ basketball – NEWLHS vs. Oconto at 4:30pm, 6pm, and 7:30pm.

                *The church that obtains the most votes will be announced at half time
                                  of the boys’ 7:30pm Varsity game.



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OSLC Business Directory
Advertisements in the business directory help Our Saviour defray the cost of ‘The Voice Online’ each
month. If you would like to advertise, please contact Michelle in the Church office
at (920) 468-4065 or info@oslc-gb.org.

                            Please support the sponsors who help support us!




Photo credits:                                                         A Day in the Life of Adam
 Crucible (page 1)                                         Can you imagine Adam sneaking up behind Eve
   http://jrdickie.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sit        and putting his hands over her eyes…
   ebuilderpictures/crucible.jpg                                “Guess who?”
                                                                “Adam, you are so silly?”
                                                                “Ah, you guessed right again, Eve. You’re
                                                            pretty smart for someone made from a rib.”
                                                                “Whatever, Adam. Let’s go down by the peach
                                                            tree and have some dinner.”
                                                                Oooh, I love peaches. You know me so well.
                                                            There’s just no other woman in the world for me!”
                                                                “You can say that again!”
                                                                “Hey Eve, after dinner, let’s go for a romantic
                                                            walk to the center of the garden.”
                                                                “I don’t know, sweetie. That serpent likes to
                                                            hang out down there and he creeps me out.”
                                                                “Ah, relax, baby. What harm can a little snake
                                                            do?”



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  • 1. The Voice Online Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Green Bay, WI February 2013 Volume 1, Issue 14 Tools for Understanding, Enduring and Making the Most of a Crucible (Personal trial) Experience By: Pastor Dave Hatch Call, and the gift of fellowship. Volumes could be said about this. Are there other tools at our disposal? Yes! The Old Adam in us strives to work against us. It wages wars against us, especially when we are not focused on why we are here or what we are to do with our lives, our time, and our resources. Read Romans 7:14-25. The Old Adam in us deceives us into chasing “more”, craving, making comparisons, or that we will be happy when… The Old Adam within us so easily deceives us! It has discontentment and Proverbs 17:3 complaint and desire and aversion written all Crucible experiences are often hardships and over it. It is the core of our inner disturbance. It tests that work to transform us. In science, always wants things different than they are. It chemists put something into a crucible, turn up tells us that some place or situation has the heat, a transformation takes place, and the greener grass. The Old Adam within us is all material is never the same again. It is about self. improved and purified. We cannot go back in time and we cannot go Hardships in this life are a given. There is no forward. We can only be in the moment and Easy Street. Life delivers crucible teaching what we do with those moments is imperative. experiences, even against our will. The If we live for self, we will never arrive at Scripture actually tells us to expect hardships contentment. The Old Adam will see to that! and that they will sharpen our faith. We know the following as super-tools for navigating our hardships: prayer, Scripture, worship, song, The Lord’s Supper, recalling our Baptismal - Cont’d on page 2 - 1
  • 2. The Voice Online - Cont’d from page 1 - 1. Exercise the freedom to choose your attitude In all situations, no matter how desperate they In Baptism, and again right now, the Old may appear or actually be, you always have Adam must die, be dead, no longer rule our the ultimate freedom to choose your attitude. reason. We are under a new operating system: [The Holy Spirit, now oversees the Christian The Holy Spirit replaces the Old Adam. mind, whereas before, the mind was held captive by the carnal nature, and the passions The Holy Spirit awakens us to the moment we ruled the reason. Now the New Man in Christ are living in and why we are here. walks in Light, not in darkness. We move from being a slave to sin to being a servant of If we daily, and each moment, live for Him Christ. We have a new inner government.] who made us, bought us, walks with us, and promises eternity through His Son, our “now” 2. Realize your will to meaning takes on real meaning. We begin to enjoy our Commit authentically to meaningful values “now”, even when there is hardship in the and goals that only you can actualize and midst of it. fulfill. [Detect your God-given calling, gifts, and by Are there any tools we can use that will help His Providence, do what you are called to do, us understand that? Yes, there are boatloads that is, do your “Duty”, until He calls you of books. There is one that is not too bad in home]. putting to good use practical guidance for using our God given reason in managing our 3. Detect the meaning of life’s moments thoughts. The book mentioned below is not a Only you can answer for your own life by “Christian book,” but you will be able to apply detecting the meaning of any given moment its good directives and perspectives into your and assuming responsibility for weaving your walk with Christ. Below is not a unique tapestry of existence. recommendation of a book, but a summary of [Live inside your “Incredible Now;” that is, you it. cannot go backwards on the timeline. You are in the very spot on your pilgrimage where He In the book, Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Viktor wants you. Celebrate this moment in your Frankl's Principles for Discovering Meaning in adventure. Look down and see where your toes Life and Work, author, Alex Pattakos Ph.D. are at this very instant.] encapsulates Dr. Viktor Frankl’s system of thought in seven core principles. Each of these 4. Don’t work against yourself principles, in turn, is described in easy to Avoid becoming so obsessed with or fixated on understand terms and applied to various work an intent or outcome that you actually work situations so that the reader can relate against the desired result. personally to the principle as well as learn [Study the word “Catharsis.” Look deep into how when and how to use it. I have added a you may be on a vicious circle chasing the wrong spiritual Christian perspective after each, goals. Here, we are often driven by hyper- noted in the brackets. The seven principles are expectation, hyper-intentions, or hyper- as follows: reflection because we are in an existential vacuum. Herein lies the seedbed of the Old - Cont’d on page 3 - 2
  • 3. February 2013 - Cont’d from page 2 - 7. Extend beyond yourself Manifest the human spirit at work by relating Adam in us, the source of our disturbance, our and being directed to something more than doubts, our emotional and spiritual suffering. yourself. When we look here with the eyes of Christ, we [Live for Christ, not for yourself – The old is can see this is where the traps lie and self- gone, the new has come!] deception comes from. Someone who is trying to be really healthy may turn himself or We are including some Scripture passages herself into a hypochondriac. The Old Adam in about the Crucible Experience, hardships in us often seeks the wrong goals, which end up life. These are displayed on pages 4-5 and let being vicious circles.] you know that what you are encountering is not just your struggle, it is the human 5. Look at yourself from a distance struggle. Stick close to the Savior, Pilgrim, Only human beings possess the capacity to and you will be fine. look at themselves out of some perspective or distance, including the uniquely human trait known as your “sense of humor.” [Here, consider yourself on a stage, playing a part in the great theatre production of life. You are sitting in a seat, watching from a distance. Play your part well, and see the Providentially placed players on the stage with you, from a distance.] 6. Shift your focus of attention Deflect your attention from a problem situation to something else and build your coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and change. [If you catch yourself slipping back into dead Volume 1, Issue 14 - February 2013 ‘The Voice Online’ is published monthly by habit or “stinking thinking”, switch, catch Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All rights yourself, and move on to something healthy. reserved. No portion of this publication may be The Ancient Church Fathers call this “Nepsis.” reproduced without permission. Be on watch of yourself; you are super-prone to be your own worst enemy, that is, the Old Edited by Mark Stone. Adam wishes to arise and take over the mind again. Luther said, “Daily drown the Old Please feel free to contact the church office with Adam, but watch out, he is a good swimmer.” constructive suggestions and/or comments at The battle between Good and Evil lies within info@oslc-gb.org. Thanks to those who have you. Until the resurrection, there is a battle already commented! We are always seeking more for your soul.] congregational input and submissions. 3
  • 4. The Voice Online Suffering as a Crucible Experience – Examples from the Scripture The German word, Anfechtung is displayed below. Luther used this word for hardship, horror, suffering, trial, tribulation, and what we are calling the Crucible Experience. Romans 5:3-5 - 3Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Matthew 27:3-5 - 3When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders. 4 “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” “What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.” 5So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. (In this case, anfechtung broke the sufferer, because he went to the wrong source for restoration and comfort.) 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 - 7Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me - to keep me from exalting myself! 8Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. 9And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 10Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong. John 16:33 - “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” 1 Peter 4:1-2 - Since therefore Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same thought, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of time in the flesh no longer by human passions, but by the will of God. Colossians 1:24 - Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, that is the church. 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:6 - So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Here indeed we groan, and long to put on our heavenly dwelling, so that by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we sigh with anxiety; not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always of good courage; we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord… 4
  • 5. February 2013 Ephesians 6:10-18 - 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Psalm 119:67-72 - 67Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I obey your word. 68You are good, and what you do is good;
teach me your decrees. 69Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. 70Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,
but I delight in your law. 71It was good for me to be afflicted
so that I might learn your decrees. 72The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. OFFICIAL ACTS Baptisms: Sydney Anne Schmidt Carter Michael Castelic Born: June 14, 2011 Born: August 31, 2012 Baptized: December 9, 2012 Baptized: December 9, 2012 Daughter of Andrew Schmidt and Susan Alsteen Son of Ben and Cristy Castelic Liam Thomas Tessmann Ethan Matthew Scholz Born: September 27, 2012 Born: July 30, 2012 Baptized: December 13, 2012 Baptized: December 30, 2012 Son of Thomas and Kelley Tessmann Son of Nathan and Christina Scholz Layla Nicole Beckers Cameron James Arts Born: January 19, 2012 Born: July 20, 2012 Baptized: December 16, 2012 Baptized: January 6, 2013 Daughter of Christopher Rein and Sara Beckers Son of Richard and Angela Arts Membership Changes: IN: Bruce Ashmore, Adult Confirmation Received their Crown: Gordon Karnopp February 12, 1928 - December 16, 2012 5
  • 6. February 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3:30pm Open Gym Pizza Prep, Movie Night and NYG meeting (see youth board for times) 3 Life Sunday 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:45am Trad Worship 7pm Elders 7am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night 9am Truth Project 4pm Chili 4:30-7:30pm 9:15am Praise Worship 9am Bible Study 5pm Weds Night Meal 12:15pm Worship Challenge, Spaghetti Dinner – 9:15am Bible Study 6:30pm Cub Scouts 6pm Praise Band 4pm Fish Fry Prep NEWLHS Pasta for Piper 9:30am Sunday School 7pm Choir Practice 6pm Confirmation 6:30pm Truth Project 5pm Monthly (sponsored by 10:30am Bible Study 6:30pm SH Bible Study 7pm Trad Worship Fish Fry NEWLHS students) 10:30am SS Teachers 7pm P&F Meeting 10:45am Trad Worship 10 Mite Box Sunday 11 12 13 Ash Wednesday 14 15 16 7:45am Trad Worship 7pm Church Council 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 6pm Praise Band 3:30pm Open Gym 9:15am Praise Worship 9am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night 9:15am Truth Project 7pm Choir Practice 4pm Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 4:45pm Meal 10:45am Trad Worship 6:30pm Worship 7:30pm Youth Board 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:45am Trad Worship 7pm Board of 6:30pm Spring Primary 9am Truth Project 6pm Praise Band Grandparents 3:30pm Open Gyn 9:15am Praise Worship Education Election 12pm Staff Meeting Day at Trinity 4pm Taste of w/ SS assistance 7am Bible Study 3pm Youth Night Trinity, Riverside 9:30am Sunday School 9am Bible Study 4pm Worship Service Help for the Ballroom 10:45am Trad Worship No Preschool or 6:30pm Cub Scouts 4:45pm Meal Homeless Trinity classes 7pm Choir Practice 6:30pm Worship collection begins (In-service) 6:30pm Truth Project 24 25 26 27 28 7:45am Trad Worship 6:30pm GBLSA 7am Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 6pm Praise Band 9:15am Truth Project 7pm Stewardship 8am OLM Meeting 3pm Youth Night 9:15am Praise Worship 9am Bible Study 4pm Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 7pm Choir Practice 4:45pm Meal 10:45am Trad Worship 6pm Confirmation 6:30pm Worship
  • 7. February 2013 Lent 2013 The 2013 OSLC Midweek Lenten services will feature Jesus, Immanuel, the Truth, King, Christ Crucified, the Way, and the Lamb; all names we use for one savior - God. During the Lenten season, reflect on each of these names and why we use them. Follow along with Jesus from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday and see how each of the names tells us of God's plan for our Salvation. Worship Services will be on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm. These worship services and sermons will be a different theme than our Sunday worship services. Please note, except for Maundy Thursday, there are no worship services on Thursdays in Lent. OSLC’s ongoing Wednesday Night Café will be open for meals between services. The hours will be expanded in Lent. The Café will open at 4:45pm and close at 6:30pm. The café offers a variety of menu items for all ages and price ranges. Healthy options are available. February 13, Ash Wednesday - JESUS Luke 22:39-46 February 20 - IMMANUEL John 18:3-12 February 27 - THE TRUTH John 18:37, 38 March 6 - KING John 18:33-37 March 13 - CHRIST CRUCIFIED John 19:16-18 March 20 - THE WAY Luke 23:39-43 March 28, Maundy Thursday - THE LAMB Revelation 5:6-10 (Note: 4:00pm and 6:30pm - Meal Available) March 29, Good Friday - THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA John 19:30 (Note: 12:15pm and 7:00pm - No Meal) 7
  • 8. The Voice Online March 2013 OSLC Usher Schedule Day Date Service Lead Usher Team Sun. 03-Mar 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler Sun. 03-Mar 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei Sun. 03-Mar 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson Wed. 06-Mar 4:00 pm R. Spangenberg (Youth) Wed. 06-Mar 6:30 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick Sun. 10-Mar 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg Sun. 10-Mar 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger Sun. 10-Mar 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg Wed. 13-Mar 4:00 pm R. Spangenberg (Youth) Wed. 13-Mar 6:30 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN Sun. 17-Mar 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN Sun. 17-Mar 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; Nathan Scholz Sun. 17-Mar 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft Wed. 20-Mar 4:00 pm R. Spangenberg (Youth) Wed. 20-Mar 6:30 pm N. Krueger †UN; †UN; †UN Sun. 24-Mar 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux Sun. 24-Mar 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer Sun. 24-Mar 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson Thu. 28-Mar 4:00 pm R. Spangenberg Thu. 28-Mar 6:30 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick Fri. 29-Mar 12:15 pm G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg Fri. 29-Mar 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN Sun. 31-Mar 6:00 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler Sun. 31-Mar 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg Sun. 31-Mar 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei Sun. 31-Mar 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft † UN -Usher Needed: If you would like to volunteer as an usher, please contact the Lead usher of the group you'd like to join, or, contact Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014 or email spangenr.ret@uwgb.edu When the moon hits your eye like NO MORE PILL BOTTLES a big pizza pie... PLEASE It's that time of year! The Super Bowl is just around the corner which means the annual We are no longer collecting pill bottles. St OSLC youth take-and-bake pizza sale is here! Mary’s hospital is no longer accepting them. Order forms are available at the Welcome Thank you to all who participated in this Center. Please fill out one order form per collection. pizza. You can also drop your orders in the youth mailbox or with Michelle in the church office. Payment is due at the time you submit your order. Pick up will be on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3 by noon in the gym. Bon appétit! 8
  • 9. February 2013 Helping the Homeless “The supplies that were given are more than toothpaste and toilet paper; they are a sign that the community cares. Thank you.” Thomas, Shelter Resident We will be collecting NEW hygiene and cleaning items for local homeless shelters and crisis agencies through 91.9/91.5 The Family’s 21st annual “Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive in collaboration with the Brown County Homeless & Housing Coalition and the Brown County United Way from February 22 through March 17. Please place your donations in the Help for the Homeless collection box located by the coat room elevator by March 17th. Supplying these items to the shelters will help them direct their limited resources to providing qualified staff, counseling, food and shelter to those they serve. The most requested items include laundry detergent, garbage bags, dental and hair care items, diapers & wipes, tissue, and soap (a list of items can be found by the donation boxes). Your donations will remain in this community. Thank you! More info can be found at www.thefamily.net or call 1-800-236-9364. Our Saviour Lutheran Church 120 S. Henry Street Green Bay, WI 54302 (920) 468-4065 Senior Pastor – David H. Hatch Church Office – Michelle Burhite (920) 465-8118 (920) 468-4065 dave@oslc-gb.org info@oslc-gb.org Associate Pastor – Greg Hovland Preschool Director – Christina Scholz (920) 544-3614 (920) 468-3596 greg@oslc-gb.org Christina@oslc-gb.org 9
  • 10. The Voice Online Books for Gambia Our Saviour's LWML group helped collect books and bucks as part of the Million Books for Africa project. Sandy Groth heard a speaker talk about this worthy project and rounded up support immediately. Within just a couple of weeks, we had taped up 12 full boxes of books and collected $273. When Miranda Paul and her husband, Baptiste, pulled away from our church, their van was just about scraping the ground. She was so thankful for our large donation. The next day, Miranda posted pictures online. Our books are on their way to Gambia! A big thank you goes out to everyone who donated books and money. Thank you so much! PASTA 4 PIPER The NEW Lutheran High School Peer Ministry class is sponsoring a special Spaghetti dinner on Saturday, February 9th in the gym at Our Saviour Lutheran Church from 4:30- 7:30pm. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for kids 14 and under. A special family price of $20 for a family of four is available with additional kids' meals available for $2 each. Donations of service, food items (baked goods, spaghetti noodles, spaghetti sauce, salad and dressing, soda, bottled water) and cash donations are greatly appreciated. 100% of the proceeds will go to a young family from the Madison area. Dad, Jeremy, is dealing with terminal cancer. His 6 month old daughter, Piper and his wife Becky can use all the help we can provide. Please come and join in this special event to help. Let's show them the love of Jesus! To purchase tickets, to arrange for a donation or for more information, please contact the NEWLHS school office at 469-6810. Thank you for helping! 10
  • 11. February 2013 Trinity Lutheran School’s 8th annual Taste of Trinity, “Around the World” auction: February 23, 2013 Riverside Ballroom Green Bay Doors open/Silent Auction: 4:00 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm Live Auction and DJ to follow Tickets are $30 each or $200 for a table of 8. For ticket information contact Marni Servais at (920) 737-4780 or purchase at OSLC, Christ of the Bay, Hope - DePere, Faith, or Redeemer Lutheran Churches. Donations are being accepted (new items only, please). Donations may be dropped off in the Trinity School Office or you may contact Kelly Luepke at (920) 217-3064 to make arrangements to have your donation picked up. CHILI CHALLENGE OF THE CHURCHES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 2013 at NEW LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL 1311 Robinson Avenue Take-out available 1 – 8 p.m. Eat in 4 – 8 p.m. Bowl - $5 (bottomless) Take-out quart - $10 Enjoy a delicious bowl of chili provided by area churches. Sample each chili and vote for your favorite. Sundae bar provided by the NEWLHS music department. Hamburgers, hotdogs, beverages are available through the concession stand. Stay to watch boys’ basketball – NEWLHS vs. Oconto at 4:30pm, 6pm, and 7:30pm. *The church that obtains the most votes will be announced at half time of the boys’ 7:30pm Varsity game. 11
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  • 13. February 2013 OSLC Business Directory Advertisements in the business directory help Our Saviour defray the cost of ‘The Voice Online’ each month. If you would like to advertise, please contact Michelle in the Church office at (920) 468-4065 or info@oslc-gb.org. Please support the sponsors who help support us! Photo credits: A Day in the Life of Adam  Crucible (page 1) Can you imagine Adam sneaking up behind Eve http://jrdickie.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sit and putting his hands over her eyes… ebuilderpictures/crucible.jpg “Guess who?” “Adam, you are so silly?” “Ah, you guessed right again, Eve. You’re pretty smart for someone made from a rib.” “Whatever, Adam. Let’s go down by the peach tree and have some dinner.” Oooh, I love peaches. You know me so well. There’s just no other woman in the world for me!” “You can say that again!” “Hey Eve, after dinner, let’s go for a romantic walk to the center of the garden.” “I don’t know, sweetie. That serpent likes to hang out down there and he creeps me out.” “Ah, relax, baby. What harm can a little snake do?” 13