Volume 81, No. 13 - October 21, 2012

October 19-20-21 Make a Difference For Hunger at St. Matthew’s!

• Food Packing of 200,000 meals at St. Matthew’s Nutritionally enhanced meals will be packed in seven shifts over the weekend. We need over 500 people to work these shifts! Sign up online www.tinyurl.com/ stmattsfoodpacking or call the church office to sign up (414-774-0441).

• Sustainability Fair, Saturday, October 20, 9:00-2:00 p.m. Lunch from 11:30-1:00. Local food products, unique fair trade items, bake sale, hand-crafted gift items. Proceeds will benefit St. Matthew’s Meal Outreach Ministry.

• Sunday morning Adult Education Forum: “Advocacy for Hunger” Bread for the World Letter Writing and Advocacy Education. Contact your congressional representatives in writing to ask them to continue to support the “Circle of Protection” around those Jesus called “the least among us.”

• Food Pantry Collection Donate non-perishable food items for Reformation Lutheran Church’s Food Pantry. This Sunday’s focus: spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, boxed macaroni and cheese, ramen noodles. Next week’s items: cereal, instant oatmeal, boxed mashed potatoes.

• Worship on October 21, 7:30, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Gospel Lesson is John 6:27-35. Jesus says, “I am the Bread of Life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

• Details on all these events listed on page 3. Page 2 Pastor’s Voice And so let me redirect the attention once again. Even though all of this focus has been on me personally over It’s ours… the last few weeks, really these events are more about Before I begin my article, I’d like to say a big thanks to our ministry together. I know we’ve taken a lot of time everyone who made September 30th a very special and over the last 10 months to discern our future, the needs memorable day! Everything from the Tanzania send off to of our congregation, and where we’re going. And to my installation service and lunch afterwards was really well a small extent it has culminated with calling me as the done. I would like you all to know how much I appreciated new lead Pastor of St. Matthew’s, but, really, all of this your well wishes and love – Thank you so very much. is about where God is calling us as a ministry together. Even though I’ve been at St. Matthew’s for 16 years, I’d I’m just the person who has been asked to help guide like to share with you something about myself that you may and encourage this future direction. not know. I’m a contrasting conundrum. Let me explain. This ministry is ours. God has entrusted it to us I’m someone who does enjoy being in front of a crowd. together. It’s a calling that we have all received, not just I have no problem with the stage me alone. or standing on it. I know this is This isn’t just something that many people would me being avoid at all costs, but for me, it’s modest or a comfortable place to be. This trying to personal comfort obviously fits well redirect the with being a public church leader. focus again, At the very same time though, I’m it is the not comfortable when the situation truth. God or spotlight is on me personally. has called When the situation is about me each of us as a person, I tend to redirect to serve in the conversation and focus the His Church attention to other places. So when and beyond, the spotlight was on me during to bring both services at the September 30th about His worship services, it was hard for me will and His to accept the accolades, even though purposes for I do appreciate them. The congregation participates in the laying on of hands with Pastor Chris in the center of the photo during the installation service on this world September 30. that He has beautifully created. St. Matthew’s Mission Statement I thank God for the trust that you have given me, for Called to fulfill the Great Commission, St. Matthew’s the calling God has given me, and for my small part in Welcomes all to faith in Jesus Christ, Nurtures our faith His work. Even more importantly, I thank God for your journey, Equips us to serve others, and Sends us into place alongside me as well. May God bless and guide the world to make a difference in Jesus’ name. us together as we move into the future of what God has The Voice of St. Matthew’s been dreaming of for St. Matthew’s ministry. The newsletter of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church Your partner in the Gospel, Christopher Manke, Margaret Schoewe Pastor Chris and Elias Kitoi Nasari, Pastors 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Celebrate the call of Pr. Chris as Lead 414-774-0441 fax 414-774-0989 E-mail: [email protected] Pastor – Support our Fall Hunger Focus Visit our website: www.StMattsLutheran.org As we celebrate the Call of Pr. Chris as our lead pastor, Sunday worship at 7:30, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. we are asking that any gifts you might want to give be USPS 662-800 -- Published Monthly - Twice monthly in given to our Fall Emphasis on Hunger. There are several March, July, October and December by St. Matthew’s aspects of hunger alleviation currently at the forefront. Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Pr. Chris has been a leader in working to support and Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (phone 774-0441) Periodicals minister to those in need and in bringing together others postage paid at , WI. POSTMASTER: Send to share in this support. address changes to: The Voice of St. Matthew’s, St. What better way to celebrate his new call as our lead Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, pastor. Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Submit articles to the church office in care of Sonja Mohr, Newsletter Editor, or [email protected] Page 3 Exodus From Hunger - October 19-20-21

Local collection for hunger Sign up now for Food Packing Event is a part of Here’s your opportunity to address hunger “Exodus from Hunger” effort in a very tangible way Hunger is not just a global problem; it affects Several years ago, St. Matthew’s worked with a program called people who live only miles from St. Matthew’s. Feed My Starving Children to package nutritionally enhanced That is why, during our month-long hunger meals that were delivered to starving children and their families in emphasis, we are highlighting a food collection third world countries. for Reformation’s Food Pantry. Foods collected Since then we have sent during the October hunger emphasis will be several containers full directed toward a specific ministry of the pantry, of food to El Salvador the monthly Community Food Day. On that day, where it has truly been families in the neighborhood come to receive received as a blessing one or two bags of groceries (based on from God! size) that are filled with a specific combination of So now, back by foods. On Saturday, November 10th, volunteers popular demand, St. from St. Matthew’s will gather at Reformation to Matthew’s will be sort the food and fill grocery bags. Our goal is doing another food to fill 70 bags, but the need is even greater. We packing event on the appreciate your help! weekend of Friday, See page 12 for details on all the food items October 19th through Sunday October 21st. We have 7 shifts that are needed for the ‘St. Matt’s Day at arranged for people to help pack food. Each shift can accommodate Reformation’ on November 10. 80 people. Our hope is to pack close to 200,000 meals for children in El Salvador, so that not only can they have meals to eat, but also food that is nutritious and vitamin fortified. This food literally Sustainability Fair, Oct. 20 means life to the poorest of the poor. An event not to miss! Please consider giving two hours of your time to help this important event. You can sign-up online at www.tinyurl.com/ Each year, the Sustainability Fair is a little stmattsfoodpacking or in person at church. You may also sign different than the years before - so you need up for more than one shift if you would like, and friends and to come this year to check it out! Here are the neighbors are always encouraged to participate. highlights: Also, please consider a generous donation to help with the cost of • Local foods for sale - jams, jellies, honey, the food. At close to 0.15 cents a meal, our food costs will be nearly cheese, baked goods, cranberry salsa $30,000. Any amount that you can give to support this vital life- • Unique goods from around the world - giving event will go a long way to providing life to children in El many fair trade items from vendors such Salvador. as Third World Handcraft Shoppe, Fair Thank you for considering this valuable faith-filled event. We Trade for All, Four Corners, B. Green, look forward to the joy of serving and helping our brothers and Trails to Bridges sisters in El Salvador.

• Hand-crafted items by our crafters; Bread for the World Letter Writing Campaign Jewelry, mittens, cork trivets, vases, cards Advocates for the Hungry in our country and more and throughout the world • Lunch: Soup and salad; $6 for adults; On Sunday, October 21 during the Education Hour 9:45-10:45 $3 for children. Proceeds benefit St. a.m., you’ll have the opportunity to address hunger at the highest Matthew’s Meal Outreach Ministry. levels - the U.S. government that can support and fund programs that alleviate hunger for so many. Thanks to the Care for Creation Team and to Although every previous bipartisan deficit reduction package Pr. Margaret for making this a popular annual over the past 25 years has followed the principle that deficit event! reduction should not increase poverty, we’re now seeing severe threats to programs that address hunger and poverty. We hope you’ll consider coming to this event providing an opportunity to make your voice heard in regard to this ever present need. Page 4 TOY SWAP! Memories of Our Saints The annual Toy Swap: to be shared November 4, All Saints Sunday Fun for all, November 11 “Let us remember, so that we will never forget” St. Matthew’s will again be holding its On All Saints Sunday, we celebrate the lives of those who have annual toy swap on Sunday, November 11 died in the last year. We celebrate the promises of life after death, at 9:45 in the Upper Room. as we remember their impact and love during their earthly lives. Clean out those closets and donate toys These loved ones will be remembered during the worship services that your children or grandchildren are no on November 4, 7:30, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Included in the list are longer using. Bring them to church starting members of St. Matthew’s as well as others who are connected to St. Monday, November 5. Leave them outside Matthew’s through family members or whom has been ministered the office. Larger items should be brought to by our pastors. to the stage. Richard Anderson November 7, 2011 Our congregation will then “swap” Bruce Ashenfelter February 20, 2012 for toys their family can use. If you have John F. Cini, Jr. June 21, 2012 nothing to swap, feel free to browse the Jessie Gardner February 14, 2012 toy selection and consider a monetary Michael Gissibl July 1, 2012 donation. Albert D. Herrell September 4, 2012 Leftover toys are donated to Reformation Kristen Hewett March 2, 2012 Lutheran Church’s Neighborhood Store; Lyle Hintz September 2, 2012 just in time for Christmas. Tim Ireland January 27, 2012 Items such as children’s books, DVDs, Jack Klippel August 14, 2012 sports equipment, baby equipment are also Roberta Krueger March 24, 2012 welcome. Margaret Obst February 10, 2012 Richard Pagac September 21, 2012 Nicola Rheingans September 22, 2012 Doris Schier February 28, 2012 Loraine Schuffler July 20, 2012 Louise Telderer March 9, 2012 Richard B. Straka, Sr. August 6, 2012 Hank Turtenwald February 13, 2012 Ruth Wendt April 30, 2012 Norma Winters January 18, 2012 Marion Young December 2, 2011 Marguerite Zilisch October 2, 2012 Mary Zosel December 1, 2011 Stitches of Love Quilt Blitz Family members have been asked to provide a photo of their loved planned for November 10 one to be included in a slideshow on All Saints Sunday. Join the Stitches of Love Quilt Ministry for a Quilt Blitz on Saturday, November 10th from 9:00-1:30 p.m. in Fellowship Are you and your family living with a loss this year? Hall. The ministry will cut, create and In preparation for this All Saints Sunday (November 4th), we sew baby quilts from the bins of fabric, would like to try something new. We would like to remember in a batting and simple patterns. Bring your unique way our loved ones – family and friends – who have passed quilting supplies and your sewing machine away. We want to take time to celebrate their memories and remem- (optional). Don’t have quilting supplies? ber how they impacted our lives. In order to do this, we will be Not to worry, tools will be provided. No offering several Sunday opportunities for you to write down your experience needed. The Quilt Ministry, in memories of loved ones, that we will then take and use in a display its 10th year, is a blend of church members, video in our commons. The presentation of these memory notes, friends and family. Come share in the fun seeks to lift up how people touched our lives and helped to shape and see results by the end of the session! us into the people we are today. Please take a moment to fill out a Lunch will be provided. No sign up memory sheet in the upper Commons (outside the Sanctuary) dur- necessary. The group is going to tuck in a ing the next several Sundays. Instructions of how to complete them baby shower for a member at this session. out will be included on the back of each page. May this time be a Questions? Contact Bev Etzelmueller at meaningful time of remembrance and thanksgiving to people who [email protected] or #262-250-3969. gave their love to us. Page 5 Travels of Paul trip includes many Sweet Tour planned for November 14 locations in history for SAINTS group Are you interested in traveling to biblical Perhaps you’ve heard these bits of wisdom: sites of the Apostle Paul and the cities of “Money talks but chocolate sings” Revelation in Turkey? Do you want learn - or - about Sufi Islam mysticism in Konya, visit “Chocolate has preservatives and early Christian cave churches of Cappadocia, preservatives make us look younger” and spend 3 nights in Istanbul? So, as faithful SAINTS, I know you will want to join us on our If so, join Lutheran School of Theology tour of Churches and Chocolatiers to be nourished spiritually and Professors Esther Menn and Barbara Rossing physically. and Pr. Margaret on this May, 2013 Turkey travel seminar! Our pilgrimage itinerary Churches and Chocolates - Wednesday Nov. 14 includes: 5 of the 7 cities of Revelation Enjoy a bus tour through Milwaukee, long known as our “City of (Smyrna, Pergamon, Sardis, Ephesus, Steeples,” while visiting local chocolate shops and different places Laodicea); many of the cities of the Apostle of worship. Sponsored by the SAINTS, the tour will begin with Paul’s first missionary journey; a full day muffins and coffee at the church at 9:00 A.M. and end at 12:30 P.M. in Ephesus, the best-preserved city of the on Wednesday, November 14th. ancient world, where Paul wrote several On the tour, we will delve into of his letters; two nights in Cappadocia; dessert with stops at two east side/ introduction to Ottoman Turkish history and downtown chocolatiers and visit culture; and much more! We will fly into three local churches to learn about Izmir, explore the Aegean Coast, and then the history and architecture of these travel aast from there. The cost for this will unique places of worship. Our be $3699 which includes a $100 contribution three planned church choices are: to student scholarships. 16 seats have been St. Joan of Arc – Perhaps the reserved for St Matthew’s people. In addition only medieval structure (1400’s) the trip is open to pastors, LSTC alumni, lay in the entire Western Hemisphere people, and friends of the seminary. dedicated to its original purpose. Minot Mission Trip St. Paul’s Episcopal Church – View their stunning and extensive stained glass window now underway, Oct. 20-27 collection, including the largest window ever created by Tiffany. Thank you to all who donated money to help our Minot adult mission trip workers Grace Lutheran – Celebrate 160 years of their history in get to work. Your contributions helped make downtown Milwaukee. the trip more affordable for all involved. The Coffee, muffins, chocolate treats, guided fun, round trip group is now working to renovate homes transportation, and donations to each of the three churches visited damaged by flooding. Watch for pictures and are included in the $42.00 price. Register at the SAINTS desk by stories when the group returns. Sunday, November 4th, to guarantee a registration as space is limited. Continuing to Consider Tanzania next Note: Participants should bring a tote or canvas shopping bag to August? Look at the display in the Upper keep track of all their “goodies” on the bus. The tour is not handicap Commons - let Pr. Chris know of your accessible, and participants will need to get on and off the bus at interest. several locations. Extra cash will be needed for additional chocolate purchases as not all chocolatiers accept credit cards.

Save these dates: December 13: Annual Advent Appetizer and Dessert Potluck May 6, 7, 8: Tour of the Illinois Lincoln Museum and other historical areas with our special Lincoln scholar - Pastor Emeritus Gary Erickson. This is the event to put on your calendars now! Trip to Illinois to visit the Lincoln Museum and other Lincoln historical sites - May 6-8, 2013. Thanks to Linda Levengood for arranging a tour in cooperation with Lamers Tour and Travel. Page 6 Adult Education

Adult Education – Sunday Morning First Fridays Book Discussion Group Adult Forum Time 9:45-10:45 A.M. meets monthly - next book “The Pact” Grow in faith and with other adults You’re invited to come every month or only for the while the kids are in Sunday School book discussions you wish to participate in, with the meetings beginning at 7:00 p.m. The full list is available October 28 across from the church office or at the Welcome Center. Here are the next books up for discussion: Charitable Giving and Stewardship at St. Matthew’s Nov. 2 The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream Davis, Jenkins, Hunt Tim Knutson; Thrivent Financial for Lutherans As Christians, we are called to respond to the ways that Dec. 7 The Lemon Tree: An Arab, A Jew and the Heart of God has blessed us and we understand the importance the Middle East Sandy Tolan of giving. We know that everything belongs to God and that as managers of His resources we need to be generous with our giving and responsible with our savings and Adult Education during evenings at investments. As we reflect on our Stewardship theme for this year, “Share the Journey,” we welcome Tim Knutson St. Matthew’s: Fridays of Thrivent Financial as he shares on Charitable Giving: How to make a difference by giving back. This workshop Films on Friday will help us to learn how to make a profound impact on October 26, 6:30-9:00 PM ; the organizations we care about. We’ll learn: Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent · Charitable giving financial tools that may Design Circus (2007) decrease taxes and/or supplement retirement Discussion to follow facilitated by income St. Matthew’s member Jason Roberts · Ways to leave a lasting charitable legacy In a light-hearted take on the culture wars, Flock of · Other ways to “give back” Dodos tweaks egos and pokes fun at both sides in the evolution vs. intelligent design debate. Evolutionary November 4 biologist and filmmaker Dr. Randy Olson rides along Introduction to Brain Health with jargon-impaired scientists and jargon-rebranding Dawn Adler; Coordinator of Client Education - intelligent designers as they engage in the comic Luther Manor theatrics that erupt wherever science and religion clash The human brain is one of the most complex structures over the origins of life. Is Darwinian evolution at odds in the entire universe and has over 100 billion neurons with belief in a creator God? Is evolutionary theory more than the number of stars in the galaxy. Did you even good science? know that if you stretched out these neurons, they would Does the concept of be about 100,000 miles long, enough to circle the Earth Intelligent Design almost 12 times? To learn more about how to sharpen offer a competing the brain and protect it from decline, St. Matthew’s will model for the origin be hosting “Introduction to Brain Health” a 3 week and evolution of interactive series starting Monday, November 12th. species? Is Intelligent Come to this fun, interactive and informative preview! Design theory even scientific? Is November 11 it good theology? “Oy Vey! Should it be taught Just how Jewish were Jesus and St. Paul?” in public schools? Dan Bice This enlightened, fun film is a must-see for Jesus and Paul lived in very different Jewish anyone who cares communities. How did that affect them and their about the issues of ministries? How different was Judaism then than today? our time. Were Jesus and Paul traditional Jews? Or marginal Jews? We will explore those issues in this class led by Dan Bice. Adult Education

Page 7 Adult Education during Renovation Needs: Issue #6 – evenings at St. Matthew’s: Security Needs This article is the sixth in a series of articles. In each issue of the Mondays Voice, we are addressing the ten needs for building improvement Introduction to Brain Health which were determined through meetings with groups and An Evening Class for EVERYONE! surveys of the congregation. Monday Evenings: 7:00-8:30 PM - The needs already covered are: November 12 - December 3 #1 Upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning Presented by Dawn Adler, RT, Coordinator of #2 Improve Staff Offices Client Education at Luther Manor #3 Kitchen Modernization Cost: $30 per person #4 Additional Education Space The human brain is one of the most complex #5 Space Improvements structures in the entire universe and has over 100 #6 Security Needs billion neurons more than the number of stars in the Wauwatosa is a safe community! galaxy. Did you know that if you stretched out these Having said that, like any city, it’s neurons, they would be about 100,000 miles long, not without its attractiveness to those enough to circle the Earth almost 12 times? who commit crimes. You only have To learn more about how to sharpen the brain and to look at the police report section in protect it from decline, St. Matthew’s will be hosting the Tosa Now newspaper to realize “Introduction to Brain Health,” a 3 week interactive that theft and even break-ins do take series that looks at: place in our beautiful community. 1) Brain Health, Mental Fitness, and Intentional In the recent past, St. Matthew’s Memory - This session answers the basic historic copper downspouts were questions of can memory be improved, why stolen, and a wallet and an iPhone brain health, and how to be intentional about were taken out of a coat pocket during an evening meeting. remembering. There was even a brazen noontime burglary attempt where the 2) How the Brain and Memory Work and Risk robber was stopped as he was attempting to break open the Factors for Memory Loss - If we want to take office door with a crow bar. care of our brain and improve memory, we Even though we pride ourselves on being one of the only need to know how it works. This session looks churches in Wauwatosa to leave its main doors unlocked at risk factors for memory that are changeable during the workday, that openness does have a cost. In the and those that are not. past we have found strangers wandering around the building 3) Preventative Measures to Protect the Brain in the dark behaving suspiciously. We want our ministry to be This session gives current information on what accessible, but we also need to ensure the building’s safety and you can do to protect the brain. It includes the safety of those who are in the building. Thankfully, nothing information on nutrition, physical and mental major has taken place, but that doesn’t mean that something exercise, and how to protect the vascular won’t happen. It’s important to take the proper steps to ensure system. the safety. One of the big improvements we can make in the area of safety is upgrading our security system. Our current system New for November! Wednesdays was installed 20 years ago, and security systems have improved “God is Closer Than You Think” a Men’s 5 week a lot since then! Additionally, features such as electronic door bible study will be held on Wednesday nights openers, video cameras, and office intercoms can really help from Nov. 7 - December with securing our space. It would also be helpful to be able 12, 7:00-8:15 p.m. Using to zone parts of the building. By setting up the building as videos, group discussion, security zones, we can control who is allowed into certain humor, fellowship and parts of the building (for example the choir room on Thursday bible study, you will nights) and then in turn limit access to the rest of the building at learn that God wants a times when the doors are unlocked for events but the building relationship with us and isn’t fully in use. that God is not always Security is an important concern, not just to prevent theft, but easy to detect. More to keep people safe, especially when you have staff members information will follow. working alone at times in a large empty building. Taking this Contact Brian Due with need seriously is essential as we renovate our space. questions or to sign up: [email protected] In the next issue of the Voice or 414-378-7274. • Needs Issue #7:  Education Wing Updating & Renovation Bwana Asifiwe! Praise the Lord! Partners in the Lord: Sing’Isi Lutheran Church and St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church

Our partnership with the people of Sing’isi Lutheran Church was celebrated on September 30, the highlight being the visit of Esther Kitomari, a member of Sing’isi and the head of their partnership committee. During the services on September 30, gifts were exchanged. Pr. Margaret holds a batik print given to us while Esther shares a message of thanks and encouragement from her parish. Pr. Chris holds a framed photo of the partnership group which was taken during the last trip to Tanzania in 2010, given to Esther.

Esther stands with the Fendos Family (L-R) Adam, Todd, Heidi and Grant. hosted Esther for several nights of her visit to the U.S. Esther Kitomari, Pr. Margaret, and Eli Kitoi

A large group gathered for the Celebration Potluck held after the services on September 30. More gifts were exchanged with Esther, and good food and fellowship were enjoyed. The Installation of Pr. Christopher Manke as Lead Pastor of St. Matthew’s Pr. Fran Odden, who Lutheran Church served as interim pastor earlier this September 30, 2012 year, returned as the guest preacher and Jesus said to him “Tend my sheep” the installing pastor.

Pastors participating in the 8:30 service were Pr. Fran Odden, Pr. Gary Erickson, Pr. Carl Lund, Pr. Pr. Chris’s family were a part of the Ed Winters, and Pr. Elias Kitoi. Pr. Ray Stubbe also installation service. They were recognized participated during the 11:00 service. and thanked for their participation in our congregation and their support of Pr. Chris. (L-R) Noah, Averie, Donna and Lilly.

While sharing a children’s message, Pr. Chris shows a Pr. Chris Manke addresses the gift from Esther Kitomari, an African sculpture of people congregation after he is installed supporting each other. as St. Matthew’s 4th lead pastor in its 92-year history. Page 10 Small Groups ‘Share the Journey’ Starting October Singles Group 28th - Annual Stewardship program This group of adults is interested in serving, study- begins in one week - watch for your packet ing and having some fellowship time together. Please to arrive by Team Captain or by mail contact [email protected]. The fall Stewardship campaign begins Sunday October 28th. This year’s theme, ‘Share the Movie Night Journey,’ reinforces a major finding from this year’s Movies for those interested in viewing something MET report - that St. Matthew’s is a special place. “deeper” with small group discussion afterwards. We are blessed with talents, resources, and a ‘can- Friday, October 26th from 6:30-9:00 – Flock of Dodos: do’ spirit that guides us to make a difference in the The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus. A humorous world! We truly live out ‘Sharing our Journey’! look at the long-standing debate. Come watch the This year’s campaign will use the familiar route movie and stay for great conversation. Facilitated by captain approach. Following the campaign kickoff Jason Roberts. on the 28th, each of you will be contacted by your route captain to schedule the drop-off and pick- Wednesday Evening Men’s Bible Study up of your Stewardship materials. We appreciate your cooperation to make this a smooth process. As God is Closer Than You Think, John Ortberg you complete your commitments, please consider Starts November 7th: 7:00-8:15 PM how you can ‘Share your Journey,’ whether thru Bestselling author John Ortberg shows how you can financial commitments or deeper involvement enjoy a moment-by-moment relationship with God. in our many activities and ministries. We are Sessions feature: Find God where you least expect Him completing our plans for the exciting Building Listen to God’s voice Renovation project and expect that 2013 will be Identify which pathway of relationship you’re uniquely a major year for this effort. Please prayerfully designed to travel consider your commitments to the ‘Building Align yourself with the flow of the Holy Spirit Improvement Fund.’ The strength of this fund Draw closer to God even when he seems absent will establish the financial foundation needed for a Contact Brian Due at [email protected]. successful renovation project! Looking forward to a great campaign! St. Matt’s Mamas Cory Olson Meeting every Friday morning Chairperson, Stewardship Committee from 9:30-11:00 in the Nursery for playtime with the kids. On the 1st and 3rd Fridays childcare will be provided and the moms will meet in the Upper Room for study/ Small Groups, continued discussion and fellowship. Please contact [email protected] for Monday Morning Men’s Bible Study more information. This group meets every Monday from 6:30-7:30 a.m. studying God’s Word and how it applies to daily living. Wednesday Bible Study New men are always welcome! Contact Conor Williams at Adult Bible study on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 [email protected]. a.m. led by Pastor Margaret. Caregivers’ Support Group Sacred Space Anyone is welcome to attend to share the joys and chal- Do you live in the “here and now”? Jesus emphasized lenges of caring for others on a regular basis. The meetings today: “So do not be anxious for tomorrow; for begin at 1:00 and are located in the Upper Room. Mondays, tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has October 22, November 12 and 26 and December 10th. enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34). This contemplative group is focusing on mindfulness practices as a way to live in the beauty of the present Everyone is always welcome to come to moment. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings from 6:45-8:00 P.M. Contact Leslie Giordano at any of the small groups at St. Matthew’s! [email protected]. Page 11 Our Younger Members

2013 Youth Mission Trip What’s Up for Youth? Will Be Bound for Colorado Next summer’s youth mission trip will take us to The Youth Committee has planned a variety of events Colorado, where we will be working with various for middle and high school youth this fall. Here are service agencies in the shadow of the magnificent highlights: Rocky Mountains. The trip is open to all high school students, currently in 9th – 12th grades. The first event for this year’s trip is an overnight retreat on Middle School: Friday, November 16th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Friday, November 1st. Middle School Capture the Flag Night If you are interested in or would like more Join us for a night-time game of Capture the Flag and information on the trip, talk to Gretchen. We ask other activities. All 6th – 8th graders and friends are that commitments be made by October 31st. welcome. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry and a favorite snack to share.

High School Thursday, October 25th, 7:00 – 11:00 PM Corn Maze and Movie Join us as we find our way through a local corn maze and then return to church for snacks and a scary movie. Most area schools do not have school on Friday, so this is a great start to the long weekend. Watch the next issue of the Voice for cost and other details.

Sunday School Offering Supports the Work of the church Envelopes Available at Welcome Center or from Your Child’s Teacher Do you need offering envelopes for your Sunday School-aged child? Three-year-olds recently received new boxes in Sunday School. New students as well Friday, November 1st as returning students who have run out of last year’s Overnight Retreat for Mission Trip Participants envelopes can get a box of envelopes from their Sunday School teacher or from the Welcome center Meetings for next summer’s mission trip will begin with in the Commons. this overnight retreat for everyone who will be going on We encourage you to help your child remember the trip. If you would like more information on the trip, to bring a regular offering to Sunday School. contact Gretchen. Offerings collected provide for the whole ministry of St. Matthew’s, from maintaining our building to supporting our partners in Tanzania, El Salvador, Combined Groups and the central city of Milwaukee. Sunday, December 2 Often we hear that children are the future of the All middle and high school youth are encouraged to church. But the truth is that children are the church participate in a service event on Sunday afternoon, – just as all of us are. And all of us are called to December 2nd. Watch future issues of the Voice for support the church – the body of Christ – through details. prayer, service, learning, connecting, and giving. Bringing an offering is one way to help children If you have any questions about or suggestions understand that they are part of that body, and they are never too young to build it up! for youth events, please talk to Gretchen. Page 12 Social Ministry

November Social Ministry St. Matthew’s Saturday at Reformation Coming Up focuses on prison ministry on November 10th Men’s clothing drive part of focus Join us on Saturday morning, November 10th to sort food During November, we’ll have Adult Education pantry donations, fill grocery bags for Community Food Day, on the 11 x 15 campaign and bake cookies for the Neighborhood Store at Reformation. to reduce ’s We will meet at St. Matthew’s at 9:45 to carpool to Reformation, prison population, we’ll returning before noon. If you are able to help, please contact be collecting pennies to Gretchen Haugse ([email protected], 414-774-0441). support the prisoners that Food donations are also needed for this event, which supports our partner congregation, Reformation’s monthly Community Food Day. On that day, Reformation prays for neighborhood families AND – we’ll will be are invited to the church collecting men’s clothing to receive a grocery bag to support Project Return filled with a variety of for men released from basic foods. Please bring prison who need clothing. We’ll be focusing on foods from the list below cold weather clothes. If you have questions see to the shelves that are Tom Geib or check in the church office. labeled “Community Food Day” in the food pantry donation area. Project Return hosts dinner banquet Donations need to be here “Celebrate the Return” by Friday, November 9th. • Canned corn, peas and green beans Celebrate the mission of assisting men and • Canned fruit of any kind women returning from incarceration with their • Spaghetti (regular sized packages) re-entry needs. Hosted at Marquette University on • Spaghetti sauce Sunday, October 28, the event begins with a silent • Canned soup – vegetable, chicken noodle, or creamed auction at 5:30. chicken Special this year: Keynote address by Laura • Boxed macaroni and cheese; boxed rice Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012. Laura’s platform • Boxed mashed potatoes for her term as Miss America is mentoring children • Boxed stuffing mix of incarcerated parents. Her passion for this • Peanut butter platform stems from her personal experience. • Instant oatmeal packets Laura founded Circles of Support, a mentoring • Cereal support group for children of incarcerated parents. The banquet will be held at the Marquette Look for coffee and chocolate on the 2nd & 4th Alumni Memorial Union. Tickets are $50/person, $25/student and $400/table of eight. Sundays of the month in the Commons Contact Pr. Margaret if you’re interested in Chocolate for Sale! attending. LWR Fair Trade Chocolate available at St. Matthew’s: “Divine Chocolate” - Chocolate made with Fair Trade certified Cocoa beans grown by a farmer owned cooperative in Ghana, is avail- Can You Make Cookies able for purchase the 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month at the for Luther Manor? Mt. Meru Coffee/LWR Chocolate Project table, in “milk choco- There’s still time to add your favorites! late” or “dark chocolate” flavors. Bars come in two sizes. Check Your cookies needed out the choices in the Commons! October is Cookie Month: Home-baked cookies are needed for Luther Manor residents. We hope Buy Mt. Meru Coffee: Mmm, it’s so good you will bake cookies to give to the residents of Mt. Meru Coffee Project continues to pour Justice. Thank Luther Manor, who have a coffee and cookie time you for your active support in this outreach ministry. Buy it for each morning. Cookies will be collected in the your daily cup or buy some for a gift for someone who loves church kitchen to be delivered to Luther Manor. coffee! It’s a good quality product. For more information about Mark them with the type, quantity of cookies, and the Mt. Meru Coffee Project, visit the coffee sales table on the date. No nuts, please. 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month or contact Bruce Johnson at 476-3012.“Justice Never Tasted So Good.” Upcoming Events

Page 13 Bulletin Board Our Church Family Women’s Advent Breakfast – Save the date, Recently hospitalized: Deann Gjenvick, Irma Brandt, Saturday, December 1. A guest speaker will be Ernie Bunde, Bob Beecher, Joe Chiesa. announced soon. Nicola Rheingans died on September 22. Our sympathy Flower Book Sign-Ups Needed: Your Sign-Ups to husband Jeff and other family members and friends. are needed for the altar flower/library book/DVD Nicky grew up at St. Matthew’s, the daughter of long-time sign-up notebook! Want to honor a loved one or members the late August and Sara Renner. Pr. Margaret led show someone you care? Designate altar flowers or a celebration of life service on September 29. a library book for them. The 2013 months are now Marguerite Zilisch died on October 2. Marguerite and available in the Binder at the Information Center. For her late husband Clarence were members of St. Matthew’s a donation of $30.00, you may designate altar flowers, for 61 years. She was a friendly and caring person who had or for $15.00 a library book or a DVD for an occasion many friends when she and Clarence lived at Heritage Place of your choosing, and this occasion will be listed in in Brookfield, and then at her new residence, Heritage at the Sunday bulletin. The Library Committee will Deer Creek in New Berlin. She was a regular attendee of the select the book and a bookplate will be placed in the Monday Morning Women’s Sharing Group for many years. front of the book. It is appreciated if you pay for your Our thoughts and prayers are with Shelly Jones in the donations on the designated Sunday or before. Place death of her father Richard Pagac. A service officiated by Pr. a check in the offering plate and mark its purpose Chris Manke was held at St. Matthew’s on Sept. 29. of payment, or drop off your payment in the office during the week. God has blessed these families with the gift of a child. We share in their joy and ask for God to continue to bless them. Special thanks to our recent photographers for their assistance in capturing photographs of recent • Caleb Andrew was born September 29 to Andrew and events at St. Matthew’s, particularly the September Carrie Jo Cherney. 30 Celebration of Installation and Africa Sunday. • Emily Grace born to Mike and Dani Hogan. Matthew, Heidi Fendos and Randy Suchy provided many great age 3, is Emily’s big brother. photographs. If you are a photographer and wish • Olivia Cyr, daughter of Lisa Balistreri, and to help with upcoming events, please contact Sonja granddaughter of Vivian Straka, welcomes Leonardo Mohr, [email protected] or 414-774-0441. Richard into the family. Need Child Daycare? Looking for a trustworthy, We give thanks for the birth of triplets to Andy and reliable daycare? A St. Matthew’s member is starting Bridget High on September 30. Owen Michael, Lucas home daycare starting at the beginning of the 2012- Andrew and Mackenzie Ann are the grandchildren of 2013 school year. She is looking to take on only two Pat and Leslie Gardner of our congregation, and great- children, as she wants to keep it small as possible. As grandchildren of Bob and Joyce Gardner. a former elementary teacher, she has transformed her house to be a child friendly environment and lives near a park to encourage outside activity. She is looking to incorporate education into her daycare to give your child a “head start.” If you are interested please contact Megan at 262-894-5510. Newly renovated single-family bungalow in a The Celebration lunch on family-friendly neighborhood located in the up-and- September 30 was attended coming West Vliet St. area, within walking distance by Pr. Elias Kitoi’s son, Emanuel, and granddaughter, of many restaurants, art galleries and soon-to-be-new Lyla. Emanuel, known to Times Cinema. 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 baths. Sunroom, many at St. Matthew’s from large living room with faux fireplace and dining the years when Pr. Elias was room with built-in buffet & stained glass windows. one of our associate pastors, Refinished hardwood floors throughout. For more now lives with his wife and info, please call Terri at (414) 617-0409. daughter in Kenosha. Wisconsin Lutheran College Speaker Series: Hear Christine Specht-Palmert, president and COO of Cousins Subs, discuss “Christian Ethics and Servant Leadership in Today’s Workplace” on November 14 as part of Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Christian Leadership Speaker Series. Visit wlc.edu/ speakerseries for more information or to register. Page 14 Sunday Morning Worship Assistants

Assistants for If your scheduled date is not convenient for you, use the Sunday, October 21, 2012 phone list included with your schedule to make a switch, 7th Sunday after Pentecost and then call the church office with the change so the Acolytes: 8:30, Chrissy and Katie Hoefgen. 11:00, Cheyanne correct names can be listed in the bulletin. Dallapiazza, Elizabeth Greene, Alec Kirtley, Noah Manke. Wish to be removed from a worship assistant list? Hospitality: 7:30, Fred & Roylee Pflughoeft. 8:30, Cherie Please contact Sue Swing at 414-774-0441 or sue@ Swenson, Chrissy Hoefgen, Chuck & Sue Kraus, Paul & stmattslutheran.org. Erin Margerie, Julia Wulff. 11:00, Tom Geib, Lily Miller, Al Thank you for your serving on Sundays! We couldn’t & Debbie Land and family, Joe & Lisa Chiesa and family. carry on all that is needed on Sundays without you! Ushers: 7:30, Larry & Ann Shriner. 8:30, Captain needed, Jack Albee, Peter Chang, Paul Kramer, Cory Olson, Steve Raasch, Don Birschel, Jim Clement. 11:00, Tim Muehlfeld, Assistants for Jim Knutson, Joe & Judy Sayrs, Logan Schmidt, Chris Schneider and Alissa Hove, Mike Thomae, Craig Johnson. Sunday, November 4, 2012 Lay Readers: 7:30, Diann Lebow. 8:30, Rob Sholl. 11:00, All Saints Sunday Danette Braun. Acolytes: 8:30, Kamrynn Lamontagne, Jazmine Albrecht, Lay Assistant: 11:00, Danette Braun. Drew Daniels, Carson Schier. 11:00, Sydney Elliott, Margaret Communion Preparers: 11:00, Mary Krueger, Linda Geertsen, Claire Geertsen, Abby Gifford. Levengood, Rosie Haas. Ushers: 7:30, Bill Dermody, Theresa Krahn. 8:30, Jack Communion Assistants: 11:00, Danette Braun, Joyce Biehn, Hastings, Jeff Higgins, Bret Rockenbach, Joe Chiesa, Chris Susan Farrell, Dan Jambura. Schroeder, Tyler Seif, Greg Strand, Tim Dolan. 11:00, Greg Communion Bread Baker: Rita Reinke, Robin Bloczynski. Laszewski, Cathy Laszewski, Joel Seitz, Barrey and Mitchell Nursery: 8:30, Angela Cox, Cassie Smith, Abby Gifford, Swing, Rob Wedel, Ethan Wooster, Ginger Wooster, Rich & Karie Mantey. 9:45, Corianna Chisum, Kristin Kemper. Nick Tennessen. 11:00, Trevor Land, Lauren Fassbender, Abby Amstadt, Lay Readers: New Schedule to be issued soon. Michael Staff. Communion Preparers: 7:30, Jan Chandler, Marge Crawford. Coffee Hosts: Mike & Sarah Ebenhoe, Jill Wickham, John & 8:30, Jennifer Dugan, Janet Templeman, Shelly Jones. 11:00, Kristen Charlson. Robin Bloczynski, Judy Sayrs, Kate Wilson. Library Assistants: Linda Wunderlich. Communion Assistants: New Schedule to be issued soon. Communion Bread Baker: Greg & Melanie Ebertowski, John & Beth Geertsen. Assistants for Nursery: 8:30, Libbi Fassbender, Madeline Serafin, Deanne Sunday, October 28, 2012 Waliszewski, Michael & Michele Wolaver. 9:45, Laura Reformation Sunday Hyland, Marty & Nikki Ring. 11:00, Katie Gastrau, Madeline Acolytes: 8:30, Brian Koebel, Allison Kuhlmann, Andrea and Heim, Johanna Taylor, Katie Hoefgen. Kyle Mabie. 11:00, Lorraine Bueckers, Alexis Falci. Coffee Hosts: John & Cheryl Serafin, Greg & Melanie Ushers: 7:30, Bill Dermody, David Johnson. 8:30, Larry Ebertowski, Paul & Erin Fassbender. Jurss, Paul Fassbender, Arvis Kraetsch, Gary Thiel, Jerry & Library Assistants: Carol Anderson. Sherri Wirtz, Gerald Wunderlich, Mark Scheiber. 11:00, Paul De Young, Mark Bjorgo, John and Claire Geertsen, Steve & Jack Mielke, Don Reynolds, Dave Rotgers, Natalie Hanson. Lay Readers: 7:30, Steve Stolper. 8:30, Al Van Lith. 11:00, Healing Services are offered monthly: Christina Piel. Lay Assistant: 8:30, Al Van Lith. Sunday, October 21 Communion Preparers: 8:30, Laurie Rutkowski, Carrie Ralfs, During the 11:00 service Mary Ann Gordon. Sunday, November 18 Communion Assistants: 8:30, Al Van Lith, Becky Veum- After the 11:00 Service Baumler, Christine Widder, Tim Jorgenson. December 23 Communion Bread Baker: Mary Susan Cable, Heidi Fendos. Nursery: 8:30, Emma Ralfs, Emily Chiesa, Tim & Dara During the 8:30 service Greene, Jessica Marty. 9:45, Teresa Hanus, Brad & Tracey All those desiring healing prayer for themselves or Iding. 11:00, Tiffany Phelps, Maddy Staff, Lexi Schmidt. others are invited to attend, along with their family Coffee Hosts: Greg & Jynine Strand, Doug & Lori Sauter, members and/or support persons. Curt & Carri Brewer. Library Assistants: Arlene Hastings, Vernell Schlienger. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin www.stmattslutheran.org

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Installation / Africa Sunday: One of the highlights of September 30’s worship services was the performance of Tunaomba Mungu Atawole, an African song written and arranged by St. Matthew’s Music Director John Paradowski. After a trip to Tanzania when John learned of this song, he worked with Pr. Elias Kitoi to record the melody and arrange the song for all to enjoy. The translation of the title means “We Pray God to Reign.” The piece has been published by Choristers Guild and has been dedicated to the memory of Sue Erickson, Pr. Gary Erickson’s wife who died in 2007. She led children’s choirs at St. Matthew’s for over thirty years. The photo shows the New Creation Choir, New Generation Choir, Senior Choir, a percussionist section and Heide Hughes, piano, all directed by John Paradowski. Instruction Page for:

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