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Church Bell
Monthly Newsletter ~ February 2015 ~ No. 599
Wednesdays in Lent
Guest Pastor
Nooma, Greek for Spirit, breath
and wind, blows into Atonement on
Wednesdays during Lent. We'll watch
and reflect on short video clips by Rob
Bell (author of "Love Wins," and "What
We Talk About When We Talk God"),
who is currently on a speaking tour
with Oprah Winfrey. As one review
describes, "these films are a lifeline back
to God. I cried. They are a reminder
of God's constant compassion and
acceptance."
During the time that Pastor Greg is in
El Salvador, Pastor Frank Janzow will
be leading us in worship on Sunday's
February 15 and 22, as well as Ash
Wednesday, February 18.
Worship Times
8:00, 9:15, 10:45 A.M.
8:00 a.m.
Embrace church tradition, and
enjoy lively congregational
singing as well as special music.
9:15 & 10:45 a.m.
Enjoy worship with vibrant
Christian music led by a dynamic
worship team.
Education Hour
9:20 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
"Jesus Said Whaaat?"
February 15
Bearing the Cross
February 18
Ash Wednesday
Imposition of Ashes
February 22
Forgiveness
Fellowship Times
8:45-9:30 a.m.
10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Wednesdays in Lent
Inside the January Bell
Choir Contata
InformationPage
Ash Wednesday
GOOD FRIDAY - APRIL 3 - 7:00 P.M.
Lent 2015
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February
18
Outreach2-3
A Cantata will be presented by the
4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Adult Spiritual Growth
4-5
Atonement choir, guest singers,
Children’s Ministries
6-7
instrumentalists and narrators.
“Nooma” Wednesdays
Youth & Family Ministries
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February 25 - March 25
Anyone high school age and beyond are
Ministry Partner Information 9-10
4:00 & 6:30 p.m.
welcome to join the choir to help lead
WELCA Information
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the congregation in worship.
Dinner served in between services
Attendance and Statistics 12
Ash Wednesday -March 25
February Volunteers 13
REHEARSALS
4:45 - 6:15 p.m.
Staff and Council
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WEDNESDAYS-7:30-9:00 P.M.
Calendar15
Date Theme Menu
February 18, 25, March 4,11, 18, 25
2/18
Chili w/fixings
Contact MARY KRAFT with your
Atonement Lutheran Church
S70 W16244 Martin Drive Muskego WI 53150
Church Office
[email protected] 414-422-0400
Pastor Greg Van Dunk
[email protected]
AIM Judy Kolstad
[email protected]
2/25 Lump
3/4
Chili Dogs,potato chips
Kickball Pasta Bar
3/11 Sunday Roasted hot turkey/bun
3/18 Rich
Sloppy Joes, salad, chips
3/25 Shells
Soup, salad
(All suppers include desserts!)
interest or questions:
262-679-1875
[email protected]
Outreach
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NOLA 'Mission Trip'
El Salvador Mission Trips in February
Two Atonement delegations to El Salvador
February 14-21
Nichole Dietzler, Nancy Hanks and Greg Van Dunk will participate in a Mission
of Healing. Medical attention and care is provided to our partners from Tepeagua
and others in the southern region of El Salvador in this week long mission trip.
Adult Hands on Mission Trip
New Orleans Louisiana
February 7 - 14, 2015
Thirteen Atonement members will
be traveling with a group of 50 adults
representing eight congregations from
Waukesha County to New Orleans,
Louisiana this month.
Ron and Jean Albers
Aaron and Mollee Cleary
Pat Dahlmann
Dave Dringenburg
Jon and Heather Hoelke
Blake Hunjadi
Gary and Marilyn Kulas
Bruce Paul
Kurt Traeder
February 22-March 1
Gary and Cindy Dostal, Nancy Hanks, Kent, Ann and Greg Van Dunk join
four others on a Habitat for Humanity International/Thrivent Global Village trip
constructing a home in Gestsemani, Ahuachapan, El Salvador.
We thank God for this opportunity and are eager to share when we return!
Toothbrush Collection
We are once again collecting toothbrushes to bring to El Salvador for distribution at
the Mission of Healing.
We will bring tooth brushes and pencils as well to oursister congregation, Espiritu
De La Paz in Tepeagua. Please put donations in the red basket on top of the collection
cabinets.
Monetary donations are welcome in order to purchase other needed items for our
partner church. (Please put your monetary donations into an envelope and place in
the El Salvador mailbox in the office.) All donations need to be at church by Sunday,
February 8. Thank you for your support of these important projects.
Student Sponsorship
Student Sponsorship Update
Our group will plan to keep you
updated on their work through
Atonement's Facebook page.
Please pray for safe travel and safe work
for all of the participants.
Hear more about their trip in early
March!
We have received $7880 from 26 donors this winter as contributions to student
sponsorships. Thank you to those that have contributed!
This year we’re sponsoring 36 students, which includes 3 college/tech school
students and 6 High School students.
While we don't think we'll be able to meet the $16,000 which Pastor Margarita has
said students spend over the course of the year, we’ll meet most of the need. Our
giving has grown substantially for sponsorships.
If you are interested in helping sponsor a student, talk to Dave Dringenburg or
Nancy Hanks.
Pictures from 2014 El Salvador Mission Trip
Outreach
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El Salvador Roofing
Thanks to the donation of $4,480.30 by our congreagtion given for roofing material, ten families in the Tepeagua communities
were able to receive new roofs. There was a very large need for roof repairs before the rainy season began this past year and we
were able to help with this by providing the materials with the home owners providing the work. Following are thank you letters
from the families who received the roofing materials.
I affectionately greet them and wish
them good health with their family after
this short greeting is the following:
Through this letter I want to thank God
and you for the blessing and help of
the sheets you gave me through Sister
Margarita because it was necessary to
build my house so I'm very grateful that
God pours out many blessings to all who
care about giving aid to the needy.
From: Xiomara Elisabet Altaro •
To our Sister Church:We greet you with
great affection and hope that you are
in good health and next to all the loved
ones around you. Thank you for the
valuable donation of the roofing sheets
handed to us by the Pastor Margarita,
which was very beneficial to us. We used
them to repair the roof that was already
damaged from the water that came with
the rain. But thanks to the new lamina
this no longer happens and we are now
safer. From: La Family Echeverria •
Dear Brothers and Sisters, May God fill
you with many blessings for your good
heart having given your support for the
roof of my house. I appreciate it very
much for it was very necessary. I do not
have payment, but God will compensate
them with overwhelming blessings.
From: Att. Rosario •
I hope after you read this letter greeting
good health finds you and your family
and friends.Thank you everyone but
especially God and you for the great
help that you sent us all the blessing of
the lamina so we can make our roofs
because we do not have some where we
live. We thank you whole heartedly for
your help. I tell you that I already live
in the house that has lamina and I am
happy because I have my own home. I
only say thank you for the help and that
God the blesses you much because I can
only thank you for your heart. I will
pray for you when I go to the church. I
care for you.
From: Alejandro Antonio Rogue •
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I hope you
are in good health as well as your family
and friends. We thank you for your help
and also send thanks to God for your
help. Our Father in heaven also bless
you for the help you have given us. We
are grateful for the sheets for our roofs.
It is a blessing for us and we thank God
that there are people of great heart as
you and wish you many blessings. Thank
you for being so generous to the family of
Sandoval Estrada. •
Greetings to our Sister Church. I greet
you cordially, wishing you are very
healthy, near your loved ones well after
this greeting comes your way. First,
my husband and myself are grateful
to you for the good work of a roof for
us, because really what you gave was
necessary and you have now removed
from us a great need and we had the
concern that rainwater would flood all of
our things. We have no way to thank you
for the great work you did for us and we
are truly very glad for this selfless work
that you all did to help and we cannot
find words to demonstrate how grateful
we are for the great work you do, not
only for us but for all families in general.
We really thank you very much
Well now, I leave God to give you good
health and trust that everyone knows
that you love helping families as you
have done right now. May God bless you
and may many blessings spill over to
continue with your purposes.
From the Familia Estrada Flores •
I hereby appreciate the help they gave me
by giving me the gift of lamina to repair
the roof of my house.
Samuel Antonio Bolaiue, age 23
Yesseue Esmeralda Aviles, age 23
Samuel Alexander Bolaiue, age 5
Denis Emanuel Bolaiue, age 3 •
Greetings! I hope that by reading this
short message you are in good health
and with the family with God. Thank
you and God for the great help that you
and Pastor Margarita gave us with the
lamina for our roofs. Thanks to you we
have a refurbished house because the
roof was all we had and when it rained
the water wet all of our possessions.
Thanks for the aid in our walk. I hope
you're fine because God is always with
us wherever we are he is with us. May
God always watch over and protect you
and keep you and enlighten you always.
From: Maria Fransisca Rogue •
Thanks brothers & sisters of the
Lutheran Church for the donation of
the sheets that we have received. May
God pour blessings over you and your
family and I hope that one day we may
be able to thank you personally! From
your grateful brothers in the port of
Liberty (Puerta de la Liberdad) in the
Community of Tepeagua. Goodbye to
you from Seraphim Armano Siguenza
& Verali Romero & Hector Armando
Siguenza & Wilber Reinardo
From: Familia Siquenza •
A very affectionate greeting wishing
that all are well and their families and
friends around them.
Thank God and you for giving the help
they gave today for the roofing sheets
and for the scholarship. My family is
very happy and grateful for this help to
us that is a blessing to us and also to
others. Also I want to give thanks to
Sister Margarita, you and the Lutheran
Church for this this blessing. I, Raul
Antonio Rivera Melendez am very happy
and grateful to all of you and to God the
creator of heaven and earth for keeping
us today and always. I wish you many
blessings and love them very much and
wish good health with much love.
From: The Familia of Raul Antonio
Riveras Melendez •
Adult Spiritual Growth
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Reading Reflections
Tickets
A Note from Dave Dringenburg:
“This is our third$15
year hosting as a satellite site, and
includes coffee, bagels & lunch
we’re excited for what God has in store! “‘No Regrets’’ will allow men to go deeper in
See Troy Mendez or register online
their walk with God through listening to speakers and presenters that will challenge
them and strengthen their faith.”
Atonement will be a satellite site for the conference, and is hosting a live video feed
of the event that is sponsored by Elmbrook Church. We are one of more than 50
churches across the country hosting this event, with over 10,000 men attending in
2015. The conference consists of a morning session and an afternoon session. These
general sessions feature a time of worship, testimony and a keynote addresses. Men
of all ages are invited to join in this exciting conference that will feature five speakers
on one transformational day. The conference will also include real-life testimonies,
worship and lunch! Cost is only $15 per guy, and that incudes lunch. Invite a friend!
Register for the conference by filling out the form on-line: www.at-onechurch.org
or contact Troy Mendez.
[email protected] Home: 262-679-3582 / Cell: 414-530-7003
YAH (Young At Heart)
YAH HOSTS THE LENTEN SUPPER FEBRUARY 25 4:45 - 6:30 PM
Menu: Hot dogs, Chili dogs, baked beans, chips, cookies
Sign up on the YAH bulletin board to help:
Set up • Clean up • Serve • Bake/Bring cookies
Adult Bible Study
SUNDAY AM - FELLOWSHIP HALL
Bible Study helps us to unpack the
stories and apply the principles to our
lives. Everyone is welcome at these
studies—from the oldest to the youngest
adult, both men and women! We meet
Sundays in February from 9:20-10:30
a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Leaders: Dave
Dringenburg, Tim Farebrother, Kara
Mendez, and Doug Woodard.
TUESDAY EVENING - BETHEL
February at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Bethel.
led by Marcia Marquardt
Bethel Lutheran Church
S77 W18426 Janesville Road
Members of Atonement, Bethel
Lutheran Church, and the Community
attend these studies.
Men’s Ministry
February 1 & 15 • 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Adult Study Room • room 201
This Bible Study is led by Brad Kolp
and Troy Mendez and meets the first
and third Sundays all year long. This
group mixes a study of God’s word
with faith-based discussion, videos and
discipleship for men.
If you are interested or want more
information, contact either:
Brad Kolp
262-522-9962
Troy Mendez 262-679-3582
Here is the information for the Reading
Reflections Book
Club selections
for March through
May 2015. All
books are also
available through the library system.
Thanks to Shirley for this list of selections.
Please note that due to my school
schedule for the months of February
through May, we will need to meet on
the second Monday of the month instead
of Thursdays. We will move back to
Thursdays in June 2015. This means that
the February Book Club will meet on 2/9
instead of 2/12. The February book is the
Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers.
3/9/15 The Girls of Atomic City
by Denise Kiernan
4/13/15 The Secret Life of Bees
by Sue Monk Kidd
5/11/15 The Last Sin Eater
by Francine Rivers
Legends Men’s Group
Our meetings will resume on
Saturday, February 20, 2015
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Adult Study Room • room 201
The ‘Legends’ group is aimed at men in
the second half of life, empty nesters, or
even retired men. Come on the
3rd Saturday for coffee and dwell in
God’s word and discussion. All men
are invited to participate. You are
welcome to invite a friend.
If you are interested/more information,
contact either:
Greg Retzlaff
[email protected]
Dave Dringenburg
[email protected]
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Adult Spiritual Growth
Thank You . . .
Dear Atonement Lutheran Members,
Thank you so much for the wonderful baby shower you gave me last September and
the gift of money, which enabled me to hire a doula.
I just want everyone to know how much I appreciate your generosity! A special
thanks to Jeanne Coughlin for organizing the shower and all others that helped
behind the scenes or made food for the shower.
May God bless all of you many times for the blessing you have given me.
Love, Marni and DonWiggins and Baby Ellie
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Women's
Retreat
Grief Group
Dress for
Success—
God’s St yle!
April 17-19
Mark your calendar for a get-away that
will renew your energies and attitudes.
Camp Timber-lee
N8705 Scout Rd, East Troy, WI 53120.
Marcia Marquardt will lead Contact
Marcia for more information
([email protected], 262-784-2062)
OR Kara Mendez (kara@one-church.
org, 262-679-3582).
We’ll discover God’s
wardrobe that protects us in the
midst of challenges and gives us
new perspectives to move forward
Registraion flyers for the retreat are at
the Welcome Center
God's Valentine Gift
If you missed geting a hard copy of the magaine, The Lutheran,
visit www.livinglutheran.org
Many of the magazing articles are posted, along with blogs, pictures and more!
God's Valentine gift of love to us
Was not a bunch of flowers;
It wasn't candy, or a book
To while away the hours.
His gift was to become a man,
So He could freely give
His sacrificial love for us,
So you and I could live.
He gave us sweet salvation, and
Instruction, good and true-To love our friends and enemies
And love our Savior, too.
So as we give our Valentines,
Let's thank our Lord and King;
The reason we have love to give
Is that He gave everything.
The Mary/Martha circle is busy baking fudge to be sold in the Gathering Space on
Sunday, February 8. The fudge will be sold after each worship service (while supplies
last). A perfect Valentine’s Day treat! All proceeds will be used to purchase items for
our annual school kit drive, which will get into full swing this July/August. Thank
you for your support of this ministry!
By Joanna Fuchs
Children and Family Ministry News
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BUCKS for DUCKS
Sunday School is still collecting BUCKS
for DUCKS!!! We are tallying up our
bucks and providing animals to families
in need. These animals provide the
families tools they need to sustain
themselves.
So far, School has been able to provide
families with:
Chicks
Ducks
A Goat
“Worship Bags"
Need some help keeping your child
happy during worship?
Grab a bag off the “tree”
by the Care Center.
Each bag is filled with
books and activities to
help keep your child
busy during worship.
There are bags for the very young and
the early reader.
A Rabbit
A Water Buffalo!
All Sunday School Sing
February 22 - 9:15 & 10:45 A.M.
All the Sunday School children will sing at the beginning of the 9:15 & 10:45 a.m.
worship services on February 22.
Book Return
Are you ready for a new book or
movie? Time to return the old ones!
Family Steps: Please return books
to rotating book stand near the Choir
Room.
Canned Food Drive
SUNDAY SCHOOL FALL FOOD
DRIVE and CELEBRATION
GREAT job Sunday School and Junior
and Senior League!
Little Steps: Please return books
to rotating book stand near the Choir
Room and DVDs to the basket in the
PK room.
We were able to reach our goal and then
some! We collected over 500 food items.
We celebrated with VERY yummy ice
cream sundaes.
Nursery: Please return board books
to shelves outside of nursery door.
A BIG thank you to all the parents that
helped out sending in the food each
week, as well as sending in sundae
Parenting Tip
In keeping with the Valentine’s theme
for February…you and your child can
look up 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
List all of the things that LOVE is.
Have a devotional time each night or
morning leading up to Valentine’s Day,
starting on January 30.
Pick one of the words and talk about
how you can live out the word for
the day. For example, the first word is
PATIENCE. Ask your kids what would
living out patience in their day look
like? (You could even practice it. When
arriving at a destination everyone waits
in the car for 5 minutes before going
in.) Talk about ways to show someone
love today by being patient.
Love is: patience, kindness, not jealous,
does not brag, humility, respect &
honor, selflessness, not easily angered,
keeps no record of wrongs, does not
delight in evil, truth, always protects,
trust, hope, herseverance, and never
fails.
You could even have a special candy
treat each day as part of the devotion!
Spark Family Devotions
toppings!
Contact Interim Coordinators
for Sunday School, Little Steps, Family Steps and Holiday events
Anne Farebrother 414-235-9312
Kara Mendez
[email protected]
262-679-3582
[email protected]
A few Spark Family Devotions
are still available at the Welcome Desk.
Children and Family Ministry News
Family Steps Together
Stepping Stone Ministry
BIBLE STEPPING STONE
2nd Graders Receive Bibles
PRESCHOOL PRAYER BEAR
STEPPING STONE
BIBLE WORKSHOP
Wednesday, February 4
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PRAYER BEAR FAMILY TIME
3 yr old & adults
Tuesday., February 10-6:00-7:00 p.m.
The children and their adults will grow
in prayer—learning to pray from the
heart and express concerns
and cares to God.
Families will discover
ways to make prayer a
part of their routines to
nurture faith at home. Anne
Farebrother, Little Steps Together
Teacher, will lead the class.
Prayer Bear Family Time includes:
• Play and craft time for the children
• A discussion for adults
• Circle time for children and their
adults together
Sunday, February 8
8:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.
The following people should attend:
Second Graders and parents,
Godparents, and other adults
important mentors for the faith of
your child
Activities at the Bible Workshop
include:
• Bible story
• Introduction to new Bibles
• Guidance for parents on helping
children read the Bible
• Bible relay
• Craft activity
• Orientation to our Bible Stepping
Stone presentation procedure
• An ice cream buffet!
Contact the church office to let us
know how many from your family are
planning to attend. If you need child
care to enable parents to participate,
let us know. If you have any questions
please contact:
Anne Farebrother
[email protected] OR
Kara Mendez
[email protected]
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Sunday, February 15
9:15 a.m.
Children should be accompanied by
an adult. Siblings are invited to join
the Family Time. Child care will be
provided for younger siblings.
If you have any questions please
contact:
Anne Farebrother
[email protected] OR
Kara Mendez
[email protected]
Events for
Families with
Kindergarten and
Early Elementary
Children!
Mark your calendar for a family night
where you all gather together for fun in
a faith-nurturing setting.
Family Steps Together will meet on
February 6 & March13 from
6:00-8:00 p.m. and includes
• Family Supper Provided
• Interactive Bible Lessons and Songs
• Family Games
• Craft Project
Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Siblings also are invited to attend
and enjoy the activities. Grandparents
or caregivers are invited to bring
children. Every family group is welcome
—with one parent, both parents,
grandparent or cargiver! Come to one
or all of the events.
Cost is:
$5 per adult
$2.50 per child (12 and under), or
$15 per family
Financial aid is available. Contact Anne
Farebrother for information.
Registration forms are available at the
Welcome Center.
Mark Your Family Calendars: February—April
February 4 - Second Grade Bible Workshop 6:30-8:00 p.m.
March 13 - Family Steps Together at 6:00-8:00 p.m.
February 6 - Family Steps Together 6:00-8:00 p.m.
April 13, 16, 17 - Little Steps Together
February 8 - 2nd Grade Bible Stepping Stone-8:00 or 10:45 Service
April 3 - Good Friday Family Gathering at 11:00-12:00
Sunday School Teacher Meeting-12 Noon-2:00 p.m.
Spring Session 6:00-8:00 p.m.
February 10 - Prayer Bear Family Time 6:00-7:00 p.m.
April 5 & 12 - No Sunday Education Classes (Spring Break)
February 15 - Prayer Bear Stepping Stone Sunday 9:15 Service
April 24 - Family Steps Together at 6:00-8:00 p.m.
February 22 - Sunday School Classes Sing-9:15 & 10:45 Service
May 10-All Sunday School Sing-9:15 and 10:45 worship
May 17-Last Sunday School Classes for 2014-2015
June 26-Family Steps Together 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Youth and Family Ministry News
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Junior League
Sunday Morning Group meets on
Sundays during February in the Junior
League Room!
All students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are
invited to join us from 9:20-10:20 a.m.
for faith, fun and fellowship.
Invite a friend!
February Teen Night
Teen Night has a new name: TGIF2!
(Thanking God In Fun and Fellowship)
Same great stuff (games, food, fun,
faith, and friends) with a new name.
Confirmation
Febuary 2015
Confirmation Schedule
February TBD
Small Group Serve & Play
2/4 Big Event
Apostles Creed
Senior League
Sunday Morning Group meets
Sundays during February in the Senior
League Room!
All students in grades 9-12 are invited
to join us from 9:20-10:20 a.m. for faith,
fun and fellowship.
2/8 Required Worship Note
Invite a friend!
2/18 Big Event
Life Of Jesus:
Sayings & Commandments
2/25 Guide Huddle
February Teen Night
Teen Night has a new name: TGIF2!
(Thanking God In Fun and Fellowship)
Join us in Fellowship Hall from
on Friday, February 27 6:00-10:00 p.m
Same great stuff (games, food, fun, faith,
and friends) with a new name.
Join us in Fellowship Hall from
on Friday, February 27 6:00-10:00 p.m
RSVP to Dave by February 25.
RSVP to Dave by February 25.
Invite a friend!
Invite a friend!
Lenten Meal Help Needed March 4
6th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grade Families…
Fundraiser for ELCA Youth Gathering
141 Envelope Fundraiser
We need your help!
This Fundraiser begins February 1!
We’re sponsoring the Lenten meal on Wednesday, March 4.
Support our High School
students going to Detroit
for the ELCA National Youth
Gathering this coming July!
You’ll hear more about the
fundraiser throughout the
month.
Our plan is to do a pasta bar, and we need:
• families to provide food for cooking
• help prep the food
• set-up and clean-up
Available to help?
Contact Dave Dringenburg by February 25.
Associate for Youth and Family Ministry, Adult Spiritual Growth and Missions
Dave Dringenburg, 262-744-0333 [email protected]
Ministry Partner Information
All Peoples Church
Espiritu de Paz
(Spirit of Peace)
Tepeagua, El Salvador
Pastor Margarita Moreno
2600 N 2nd St (at Clarke St.)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pastor Steve Jerbi
www.allpeoplesgathering.org
Cereal
Instant Oatmeal
Pasta w/ meat Sauce
Peanut Butter/Jelly
www.partnerswithelsalvador.org
Espiritu de Paz Church Building
All Peoples Food Pantry
Canned
Fruit
Corn
Green Beans
Soups
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Rice
Spam
Stew
Tuna
From Pastor Margarita
I wish to express deep gratitude to your sister Renee, Pastor
Greg and the community for all the blessings that, through you,
we have received scholarships, for both the community and my
family.
I hope this new year is filled with many blessings for you and
each of your families in the church. May God guide each of
your steps and your works.
Dear Atonement Lutheran Members!
Thank you for the generous donation of books and things. They
will go to very good use.
Pastor Steve, Vicar Janelle, LVC Meghan and Savier, Linda,
Susan, Carolyn, David, Michael and Anna
(All Peoples Staff)
Dinner & a Movie
Support the Hope Center Sunday
February 15
God’s NOT Dead showing at 3:30 p.m.
Spaghetti with meatballs, salad and bread 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Tickets $7.00
Children under 5 are free.
Event sponsored by Bethlehem Lutheran's Youth Group.
Questions: [email protected]
Very Happy 2015 from the Community of Tepeagua, and love
of my family and myself.
Muskego Food Pantry
Cereal
Corn Muffin Mix
Dried Beans
Pancake mix/Syrup
Pasta Sauce
Peanut Butter/Jelly
Rice
Canned Items:
Tomato Products
Fruit
Tuna
Veggies
Rice A Roni
Meats
Hygiene products
Chili
Soups
Blood Drive at Atonement
give the gift of life!
Monday, February 23
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Atonememnt's Fellowship Hall
Ministry Partner Information
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Baby Moses
Sunday, February 8 is Baby Moses.
Have you stopped to visit with BABY
MOSES as you pass through the
Gathering Space at church on the
second Sunday of the month?
On the same Sunday morning, there
are baby bottles on the Fellowship Hall
tables. Ruth Circle and Safe Babies
thank you for all your help and support.
If your baby has outgrown their baby
clothes and you are wondering what to
do with them, consider bringing them
to church for the Safe Babies/Healthy
Families program.
For more infomation contact:
Marie Kallman (414) 425-5537 or
Joan Pettitt
(262) 617-2185
[email protected]
Quilters
On February 24, Quilters will meet in
Fellowship Hall, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Contact Beth Gooding 414-425-0484
with questions.
Daily Grace
Daily Grace is an on-the-go companion
for your journey, offering a
faith reflection every day. In
these brief writings you’ll
encounter God’s extravagant,
boundless, often surprising
grace, comforted, challenged, inspired,
consoled and confronted. The daily
reflection will stir you to live out your
baptismal calling. Take time to reflect,
offer a prayer and prepare for the day.
Download the Daily Grace app on to your
mobile device or visit www.welca.org
Hope Center
Look for the colorful socks on the tables
in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February
22. ‘Let’s Sock It To Poverty’ with our
change. Your change can help make a
difference in lives through the Hope
Center in Waukesha. Thank you.
The following is a Thank You from Ralph
Zick, Executive Director of Hope House
Thank you very much for your gracious
donation of $250.00 to Hope Center
for 2014. Hope Center is dedicated to
preventing homelessness by providing
basic needs-food, clothing and shelter.
With your continued support we are
making a difference.
Muskego Food Pantry
Dear Friends,
Thank you for the recent donation
of food to the Muskego Food Pantry.
The Muskego community has been so
gracious and giving, and your passion
for assisting the community's hungry
families warms our heart.
We also applaud your volunteer hours,
assisting with bagging the Thanksgiving
packages for our families.
Your donation greatly increases our
ability to provide
healthy and
nutritious foods
to the hungry
families in our area,
particularly as the
cold winter months
arrive.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, Jullie Frahmann, Director
New Crochet Group
Muskego Public Library
Tuesday, February 10-6:00 p.m.
The Muskego Public Library is starting
a crocheting group that will be making
projects to give to various charities.
The first meeting is February 10 at 6 p.m.
All are welcome including beginners age
12 and up. If you have experience with
teaching knitting, your expertise would
be welcome.
Contact Jolyn at the library:
262-971-2100
They are looking for donations of
crochet hooks and knitting needles
(all sizes), yarn (cotton, acrylic or any
non-animal fiber), yarn
needles and scissors.
A basket will be on the
shelving unit outside the
office to collect all contributions.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Next meeting:
February 19
Sandy Traeder’s home
6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Sandy Traeder
monthly if you plan to attend, at
[email protected] or 414-807-1952.
Knit Wits
Next meeting:
Tuesday, February 3 - 12:30 p.m.
This group is made up of creative ladies
who enjoy knitting and crocheting
afghans and scarves for those in need.
Please join us and bring along friends
and neighbors who share our love of all
things yarn! Ladies who teach knitting
and crocheting are always available.
Join us and learn new skills or brush up
on former skills. Contact Mary Mooney
414-425-3299 with questions.
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WELCA
Purpose Statement: As a community of women created in the image of God,
called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we
commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our
callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in
the church, the society, and the world. For more information about Atonement’s
circles, please contact Judy Lee Tarbox at 262-408-5951.
2015 Theme
CIRCLE MEETINGS
Circle Schedule
WELCA'S Theme
"I Love to Tell a Story"
Elizabeth Circle*
Monday, February 9, 12:30 PM
Study Leader: Carole Mitchell
Hostess: Shirley Littleton
Eve Circle*
Monday, February 16, 7:00 PM
Study Leader: TBD Hostess: TBD
Leah Circle
Monday, February 9, 7:00 PM
Study Leader: Mary Kraft
Hostess: Pam Robel
Lydia Circle*
Monday, February 2, 7:00 PM
Study Leader: Cindy Dostal
Hostess: Jan DeGaetano
Mary/Martha Circle*
Sunday, February 22, 6:45 PM
Study Leader/Hostess: TBD
Priscilla Circle*
Tuesday, February 10, 12:30 PM
Study Leader: Ann DeWitt
Hostess: Bev Weber
Rebekah Circle
Thursday, February 12, 7:00 PM
Hostess & Study Leader: Darlene Duklas
Ruth Circle
Tuesday, February 10, 12:30 PM
(note afternoon starting time)
Study Leader: Pat Gallun
Hostess: Marie Kallman
*Meeting is held in room 201 at church. If
there IS NO asterisk (*) the meeting is held at
the home of the hostess. Prayer Chain
Lorraine Behling
414-422-1580
Jan DeGaetano
[email protected]
note correction of email address for Jan
WELCA Officers
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Judy Lee Tarbox
Merilee Berry
Carole LaFond
Lori Schantz
Mission:
•Action
Pat Gallun
•Growth
Nadyne Peters
•Community
Janet DeGaetano
Council Rep
Sally Munia
Showing God's Love
Showing God's love for new babies!
Between now and February 14, we
will be collecting items for Safe Babies
Healthy families.
Requested Donations:
• Clothes up to 24 mos
• Diapers sizes 4, 5 or 6
• Formula
• Money for items to be purchased
WELCA General Meeting
& Saturday, February 14
9:30 a.m.
Margaret Sullivan, from Safe Babies,
Healthy Families will be the speaker.
Lunch: Soup and Bread
Hostesses: Elizabeth Circle
Ruth Circle
February Altar Guild
1
Judy Lee Tarbox
Nancy Hanks
8
Nancy Hanks
15 Judy Lee Tarbox
Carole LaFond
22 Chris Czajkowski
Bring any of the items mentioned
above to the meeting on Saturday,
Feb. 14 or in the bassinet located in
Fellowship Hall.
Please have your donations to church
by Sunday, February 15.
Thank YOU!
Fair Trade Products
MT MERU FAIR TRADE
coffee•tea•chocolate
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
sold between
8:00 & 9:15 a.m. services
PRISCILLA CIRCLE in charge
Sunday Attendance & Membership Information
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December Offering/Attendance
Membership Statistics
Sunday, December 7 Attendance Total
General Fund
Mission Fund
Building Fund
Memorial Fund
Total
Membership as of December 31, 2014
(Sun. 304 / Ed. Hour 130 / Total: 434)
Baptized Members
Confirmed Members
Associate Members
$ 15025.00
$ 1725.00
$
3129.00
$
0
$ 19879.00
January Baptisms
Sunday, December 14Attendance Total
General Fund
Mission Fund
Building Fund
Memorial Fund
Total
(Sun. 439 / Ed. Hour 107 / Total: 546)
General Fund
Mission Fund
Building Fund
Memorial Fund
Total
(Sun. 363 / Ed. Hour 80 / Total: 443)
$ 9836.00
$ 2210.00
$ 3594.00
$
145.00
$ 15785.00
General Fund
Mission Fund
Building Fund
Memorial Fund
Total
January 18
Kathleen & Tony Carlson
Andrew & Jessica DeGaetano & Edward
John & Anita Jares and Sydney, Jackie
Allen & Janice Larsen
Rebecca and Thomas Parham & Liliana, Andrea
Steve & Kelly Pluta and Allison, Angela, Amanda
Bill & Lauren Zomboracz and Reese, McKenna
Fragrance Free Zone
Sunday, December 28Attendance Total
Sophia Kolp
New Members Received In January
$ 7757.00
$
650.00
$ 1292.00
$
0
$ 9699.00
Sunday, December 21Attendance Total
198
593
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In consideration of those who are sensitive to the chemicals and
fragrances, the three rows in front of the A-V desk have been
established as a “fragrance free zone.” Please refrain from wearing
perfumes and colognes in this area.
(Sun. 134 / No Ed. Hour / Total: 134)
$ 20054.44
$ 8675.00
$ 4831.00
$
50.00
$ 33610.44
December Stewardship Report
Mission & Benevolence
2014 Hands-on Missions Examples *!
•  All Peoples Church!
•  El Salvador Medical Mission!
•  Habitat for Humanity (May & Aug)!
•  Oklahoma Tornado Feb. rebuild!
!
2014 Year-End Financial
Benevolence Examples *!
Primary Benevolence ELCA $22,000!
Kari’s Car/Van
$16,919!
El Salvador scholarships ! $12,134!
Other Benevolence
! $ 3,150!
Asante Mission Choir
$ 1,496!
ELCA Campaign/Global Mission $ 7,143!
Outreach for Hope
$ 1,485!
El Salvador Mission Trip
$ 7,260!
Total !
$ 71,587!
* These lists do not include all of the gifts
!
and services given by many individuals
and groups to a variety of other
organizations and ministries.!
General Operating Fund
Building Fund
Year-End 2014!
Tithes & Offerings Projected!
$465,395!
Tithes & Offerings Received!
$447,835!
!
Expenses Projected 2014.!
$465,395!
Expenses for 2014!
$437,258!
June 2012 thru May 2015!
!
3-year Minimum Capital!
Payments and Capital!
Benevolence Needed!
$477,853!
!
Received Program to Date!
$389,318!
Needed Program to Date!
$398,220!
!
Received in Dec, 2014!
$12,846!
Needed Monthly!
$13,274!
December Atonement
Stewardship Report
Volunteer Schedule For Wednesday Nights in Lent
If you are interested in serving as Outdoor Welcome, Indoor Greeter or an Usher on Wednesday Nights during Lent, please contact
Jeanne Kolkoski at [email protected]. Worship times are listed on page 1.
Keep an eye out for invitations to serve in your email through Planning Center Online. Thank you for serving!
All volunteers are asked to check in with the Worship Assistant before worship.
February 2015 Volunteers
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@1 Staff and Church Council Directory
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Groups
Atonement Staff
Men’s Group
Pastor
Greg Van Dunk
414-232-6493
[email protected]
Brad Kolp
Troy Mendez
Associate in Ministry
for Care-giving
Judy Kolstad
262-853-8033
Legend’s Men’s Group
[email protected]
Greg Retzlaff
Office Manager
Melissa Bissing
414-422-0400
Young at Heart (YAH)
[email protected]
Larry Kipfer (President)
Church Secretary
Jeanne Kolkoski
414-422-0400
Coor./Sun. Servers [email protected]
Judy Strampe (Vice President)
Publications Secretary Judy Kolstad
262-853-8033
[email protected]
Bookkeeper
Larry Alber
414-422-0400
[email protected]
Interim Coordinators for Sunday School, Little Steps,
Family Steps & Holiday events
Anne Farebrother 414-235-9312
[email protected]
Kara Mendez
262-679-3582
[email protected]
Associate for Youth Dave Dringenburg 262-744-0333
and Family Ministry,
[email protected]
Adult Spiritual Growth
and Missions
Little Steps Coor.
Anne Farebrother
414-235-9312
[email protected]
Child Care Coor.
Courtney Metko
262-682-4370
[email protected]
Church Council
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Administrative/
Personnel
Building & Grounds
Church in Society
Evangelism
Parish Education
Social Planning
Stewardship
WELCA Representative
Worship
Youth Representative
Greg Youngs
Wendy Hunjadi
Sally Munia
Jeff Mayer
414-425-7294
262-679-8300
414-425-7081
414-378-7575
Wendy Hunjadi
Bruce Paul Nancy Hanks
Cody Klawitter
Debbie Chupa
Alice Dunn
Joe Peters
Sally Munia
Aaron Cleary
Cory Rynders
262-679-8300
414-426-1548
262-751-7451
262-391-0772
4140427-2093
608-339-3839
262-349-7894
414-425-7081
414-375-5621
262-679-4454
414-507-9045
414-425-2734
414-422-1370
Committee & Ministry Team Representatives
All Peoples Church
Sharon Holden
414-423-5644
Altar Flowers
Joyce Wollenzien
262-679-1586
Altar Guild
Sally Munia
Marilyn Kulas
414-425-7081
262-679-1213
Caring Committee
Volunteer Needed
Creation Care
Bev Weber
262-853-6873
El Salvador Partners Reneé Stadtler
414-858-2422
Fair Trade Products
Kathy Strube
262-679-3851
Financial Secretary
Doug Ehrick
Jim Robel
414-425-8111
414-425-6612
Habitat for Humanity Jerry Munia
414-425-7081
Jerry Wollenzien 262-679-1586
Kitchen Committee
Handbell & Choir Director
Mary Kraft
262-679-1592 [email protected]
Knit-Wits
Musician
Katy Klinnert Ellison 701-367-3031
[email protected]
Memorial Committee
Musician
Marni Wiggins
262-363-0737
Prayer Chain
[email protected]
Custodian
James Kolkoski
262-679-2396
[email protected]
262-522-9962
262-679-3582
Val Hense
Bev Weber 262-679-4161
262-853-6873
Mary Mooney
414-425-3299
Mary Tatera
262-784-0352
Lorraine Behling
Jan DeGaetano
414-422-1580
[email protected]
Prayer Shawls Sandy Traeder 414-807-1952
Quilters
Beth Gooding
414-425-0484
Safe Babies Healthy Familes
(Ruth Circle)
Marie Kallman
414-425-5537
Joan Pettitt262-617-2185
Refreshments
Carole LaFond
414-421-9488
Wedding Coordinator Kelly McDonald
414-839-8217
WELCA President
262-408-5951
Judy Lee Tarbox
February 2015 Calendar
Sunday, February 1
8:00 AM
Worship
8:45 AM
Refreshments/Coffee
9:15 AM
Sunday School
Worship
9:20 AM
Middle School/High School Groups
9:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
10:15 AM
Refreshments/Coffee
10:45 AM
Worship
7:30 PM
Men's Ministry Sunday Group
Monday, February 2
8:30 AM
Hope Center Volunteering
6:00 PM
Little Steps
Faith Journey
6:30 PM
Lydia Circle
Tuesday, February 3
8:30 AM
Stretch and Pray
12:30 PM
Knit-Wits Group, Rm 201
6:30 PM
Boy Scouts
Music Ensemble Practice
Bible Study @ Bethel
Wednesday, February 4
1:00 PM
Bunco
4:00 PM
Church in Society Meeting
6:30 PM
Confirmation Big Event
Handbell Choir Practice
2nd Grade Grade Bible Workshop
7:30 PM
Choir Practice
Thursday, February 5
6:00 PM
Little Steps
Friday, February 6
9:30 AM
Little Steps
6:00 PM
Family Steps
Saturday, February 7
8:00 AM
Mens No Regrets Conference
Sunday, February 8
8:00 AM
Worship
8:45 AM
Refreshments/Coffee
9:15 AM
Sunday School
Worship
9:20 AM
Middle School/High School Groups
9:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
10:15 AM
Refreshments/Coffee
10:45 AM
Worship
Monday, February 9
12:30 PM
Elizabeth Circle
6:00 PM
Little Steps
Faith Journey
6:30 PM
Leah Circle
7:00 PM
Reading Reflections Book Club
Tuesday, February 10
8:30 AM
Stretch and Pray
12:30 PM
Priscilla Circle
6:00 PM
Prayer Bear Family Time
6:30 PM
Boy Scouts
Music Ensemble Practice
Bible Study @ Bethel
7:00 PM
Ruth Circle
Wednesday, February 11
1:00 PM
Mahjong Group
6:30 PM
Handbell Choir Practice
7:30 PM
Choir Practice
Thursday, February 12
6:00 PM
Little Steps
7:00 PM
Rebekah Circle
Friday, February 13
9:30 AM
Little Steps
1:00 PM
WELCA Mtg Setup
Saturday, February 14
9:30 AM
WELCA General Meeting
Sunday, February 15
8:00 AM
Worship
8:45 AM
Refreshments/Coffee
9:15 AM
Sunday School
Worship
9:20 AM
Middle School/High School Groups
9:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
10:15 AM
Refreshments/Coffee
10:45 AM
Worship
12:00 PM
Small Group Leader lunch
7:30 PM
Men's Ministry Sunday Group
Monday, February 16
6:00 PM
Little Steps
Faith Journey
7:00 PM
Eve Circle
Tuesday, February 17
8:30 AM
Stretch and Pray
6:30 PM
Boy Scouts
Music Ensemble Practice
Bible Study @ Bethel
7:00 PM
Church Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 18
ASH WEDNESDAY
1:00 PM
Mahjong Group
4:00 PM
Worship
5:00 PM
Lenten Supper
6:30 PM
Worship
7:30 PM
Choir Practice
Thursday, February 19
8:30 AM
Hope Center Volunteering
6:00 PM
Little Steps
6:30 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry Group
Friday, February 20
9:30 AM
Little Steps
Saturday, February 21
8:00 AM
Legend Men's Group
Sunday, February 22
8:00 AM
Worship
8:45 AM
Refreshments/Coffee
9:15 AM
Sunday School
Worship
9:20 AM
Middle School/High School Groups
9:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
10:15 AM
Refreshments/Coffee
10:45 AM
Worship
12:00 PM
Private Event - Bruce Paul
6:30 PM
Mary / Martha Circle
Monday, February 23
10:00 AM
Setup Blood Drive
2:00 PM
Blood Drive
6:00 PM
Little Steps
Faith Journey
Tuesday, February 24
8:30 AM
Stretch and Pray
9:30 AM
Quilters Group (Fellowship Hall)
6:30 PM
Boy Scouts
Music Ensemble Practice
Bible Study @ Bethel
Wednesday, February 25
1:00 PM
Mahjong Group
4:00 PM
Worship
5:00 PM
Lenten Supper
6:30 PM
Worship
Confirmation Guide Huddle
7:30 PM
Choir Practice
Thursday, February 26
6:00 PM
Little Steps
Friday, February 27
9:30 AM
Little Steps
6:00 PM
Teen Night
Saturday, February 28
9:00 AM
Private Event - Wendy McCreary
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