A Message From Pastor Stanton
Thunderstorms. I like them. As we approach warmer weather, I remember being sent out into the fields to work in spring and early summer. By June, the sun beat down as we hoed weeds around young tomato plants. Ugh! I would rather be doing anything else! And yet, every once in a while, the sky would darken in the north and west. The flash of lightning and the rumble of thunder in the distance promised rain. It also sent us into the house.
Flash! Bang! Waves of rain pouring down out of heaven. My dog Blondie (A Collie) and I would dive under the covers on the full size bed in the front screened-in porch. We’d share a Slim Jim or two. The eves – trough, made of steel and rusted through here and there, leaked a torrent of water in front of the screens. I’d pretend that I was Tarzan or some explorer hiding from my pursuers behind a waterfall. It was great fun and a break from work. Soon enough, the sun and a beautiful rainbow would mark the storm’s end.
The Bible tells us that Holy Baptism was foreshadowed by the great flood of Noah. 1 Peter 3:21 …while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is eight persons, were brought safely through water. Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you. Not as the removal
of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is the right hand of God…
FLASH! BANG! Waves of rain pouring down out of heaven in judgment of an evil, fallen world. Yet there is grace in that water, pointing to the blessed flood of Holy Baptism. It washes us clean from sin. It protects us from sin, death, and the devil. It is filled with the Holy Spirit. It gives birth to faith and grows it like a fruitful vine, and so much more. Remember your baptism. Take a deep breath of that refreshing rain drenched air. Look for the rainbow promise of God!
Blessings,
Pastor Stanton
The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, My Father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Exodus 15:2
Exodus 15:2 holds an especially important spot in my life as it is my confirmation verse. It serves as a great reminder to me that God is my strength and my song. God is my salvation and my God! There is nothing that I cannot take to Him whether good or bad! So let my praises ring forth every day for the countless blessings that He bestows on me. I often recall this passage more than any other simply because it was chosen for me 26 years ago at a very special time in my life, my confirmation! Confirmation is a time in which we grow spiritually, and we gain knowledge and understanding in what we have come to know and believe.
At baptism we become part of God's family, heirs! Then a little further down the road we have confirmation which as stated above helps us to grow closer spiritually to our Father in heaven and allows us to connect on a deeper level with Him. It is here that we receive His body and blood in with and under the bread and the wine! These two sacraments along with the Word of God are major blessings in the life of a Christian. Exodus 15:2 shows that we have a loving God, a God that is mighty! With God nothing is impossible, no challenge or difficulty in life is too hard. What a joy and blessing to know that the Lord is our strength and our song! And because of this it is our honor to praise and thank Him!
With God on our side, let us pull out all the stops and with reckless abandon share the Gospel message with everyone around us. Let others see a difference in us! Let others question what is different with us and then we can boldly answer, "The Lord God is my strength and my song". And then with every ounce of our being praise God because it is from Him that we receive every blessing and all that we need. We are not useless lumps of clay; we have been called by Him to tell others the Good News! Let us never lose this focus and know that God the Father Almighty is right there with us!
In His Service,
Jennifer Leinss
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Congratulations!On Friday, June 2nd we will celebrate the graduation of the 34th 4 year-old preschool class of Blessed Savior. What a blessing to know that for 34 years the preschool has been witnessing to the many families and students that have come through our doors. It is with great thanks and appreciation that we thank the members of Blessed Savior for the continual support of a Lutheran preschool and childcare. | 4K MusicalLadies and gentlemen, boys and girls! We invite you to catch this year's 4K spring musical! Join us Wednesday, May 24th at 6:00 p.m. for daring tricks, lions and tigers and bears, and so much more! You won't want to miss the 4K's production of "Under the Big Top". | Thank You - Teachers!We love our Teachers, and we can't wait to show them our appreciation! Teacher Appreciation week is May 1-5. The Board of Education and our School parents are putting together some tote bags filled with their favorite things. If you would like to contribute to them, please contact Jaime Greene. We thank God for Mrs. Heisler (Childcare), Mrs. Kidd (3K), Miss Leinss (4K) and Mrs. Otto (4K Extended)! |
Congratulations!
On Friday, June 2nd we will celebrate the graduation of the 34th 4 year-old preschool class of Blessed Savior. What a blessing to know that for 34 years the preschool has been witnessing to the many families and students that have come through our doors. It is with great thanks and appreciation that we thank the members of Blessed Savior for the continual support of a Lutheran preschool and childcare.
4K Musical
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! We invite you to catch this year's 4K spring musical! Join us Wednesday, May 24th at 6:00 p.m. for daring tricks, lions and tigers and bears, and so much more! You won't want to miss the 4K's production of "Under the Big Top".
Thank You - Teachers!
We love our Teachers, and we can't wait to show them our appreciation!
Teacher Appreciation week is May 1-5. The Board of Education and our School parents are putting together some tote bags filled with their favorite things. If you would like to contribute to them, please contact Jaime Greene. We thank God for Mrs. Heisler (Childcare), Mrs. Kidd (3K), Miss Leinss (4K) and Mrs. Otto (4K Extended)!
Sunday School Offering
The annual Penny Challenge is well under way and is supporting LOVED ministries. Loved Ministries is an organization that is bringing comfort and hope to youth ages 12-18 living in foster care group homes in Milwaukee. Our offering will supply Loved Ministries with items such as fleece for tie blankets, and items for their quarterly care packages. Pennies and dollar bills are all positive points, and nickels, dimes, and quarters are negative points. You may participate by dropping your donations in the bottles on the purple wall in the hallway. We look forward to a friendly competition, all for a good cause!
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Thank You!We would like to take this time to thank all of our teachers and aides that make Sunday school possible! Because of their hard work, time, and dedication, our children weekly get to hear about the love of Jesus! Thank you - Carla Herried, Isabelle Herried, Michelle McCafferty, Ryleigh McCafferty, Claudia Towne, Alex Robinson, Paula Strehlow, Sandy Olsen, Sean Malone, and Andy Adams! Well done, good and faithful servants! | Cereal Box Domino'sWe need your help to create a domino chain of cereal! Last year we were able to collect 172 boxes of cereal. These boxes reached from one end of the lower level to almost the other end of the lower level. Help us beat last year's total and see how far we can make it! All donations can be left on the shelves on the lower level, or in the bin in the Narthex. Once our domino chain is complete, the cereal will be donated to Bethany Lutheran Food Pantry. | Summer Sunday SchoolOur SSS program will be a weekly video series that you as a family can catch when it is convenient for you! Join Jaime and Jennifer weekly as they take a closer look at the 23rd Psalm. We hope that you will join us! |
Thank You!
We would like to take this time to thank all of our teachers and aides that make Sunday school possible! Because of their hard work, time, and dedication, our children weekly get to hear about the love of Jesus! Thank you - Carla Herried, Isabelle Herried, Michelle McCafferty, Ryleigh McCafferty, Claudia Towne, Alex Robinson, Paula Strehlow, Sandy Olsen, Sean Malone, and Andy Adams! Well done, good and faithful servants!
Cereal Box Domino's
We need your help to create a domino chain of cereal! Last year we were able to collect 172 boxes of cereal. These boxes reached from one end of the lower level to almost the other end of the lower level. Help us beat last year's total and see how far we can make it! All donations can be left on the shelves on the lower level, or in the bin in the Narthex. Once our domino chain is complete, the cereal will be donated to Bethany Lutheran Food Pantry.
Summer Sunday School
Our SSS program will be a weekly video series that you as a family can catch when it is convenient for you! Join Jaime and Jennifer weekly as they take a closer look at the 23rd Psalm. We hope that you will join us!
For our second quarter missions, our Special Mission offering will support Orphan Grain Train. Orphan Grain Train is a 501c3 Nonprofit Christian volunteer network that shares personal and material resources with needy people in America and around the world. Grain Train volunteers gather donations of clothing, medical supplies, food, Christian literature, and other aid to meet real needs. The Orphan Grain Train movement is a loving response to Jesus Christ’s example as a servant and His love for us. The following link is Orphan Grain Train's wish list. Please take a look! https://ogtrain.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/05-2022-OGT-Wish-List-REV-2.pdf
This Memorial Day,
We remember and honor our fallen military members.
Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Classic Car and Bike show
Men's Ministry
Calling all men - dads, grandads, sons, and grandsons! Men's Ministry wants you to join us for the second annual Fathers Day Breakfast Saturday, June 17th at 9am at the Machine Shedd. We will be serving you a variety of items from country style eggs, "Shedder" hashbrown casserole, bacon, sausage patties, English muffins, fresh fruit, coffee and juice. Following breakfast will be a conversation with former Packer and Badger Wideout Jared Abberderis. Jared will be sharing his views on faith and family as well as being willing to answer any questions you have. The cost for this event will be $20.00 per person to cover the cost of the breakfast. Jared has graciously agreed to speak to us to for cost of his fuel. You do not want to miss this event.
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Young at HeartIt's not too late to join us for our May event! On Thursday, May 4th we'll team up with Loved Ministries and prep fleece tie blankets. We'll need help with cutting, sewing, and tying. Once the blankets are completed, they are given to teens who are in the foster care system. On Thursday, June 1st, we'll be taking a bus to Lake Geneva, where we'll enjoy a boat tour of the lake! More information, including the cost will be available in the coming weeks! | Flower Sale Pick Up The Youth Group would like to express their gratitude to everyone who purchased flowers and plants from our annual fundraiser! Your support means a lot to us as we fundraise for upcoming events and the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering! Your flowers and plants will be available for pick up on Saturday, May 20th from 10am-12noon. | Spring Clean Up Day On Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m., we will be having a Spring clean-up day. This time, we will be filling in tree stump holes and the courtyard with dirt. No mulch. We will also need help with removing the wood chips from where the stumps were ground up. Lunch will also be provided. Sign up on the bulletin board or let the church office know if you will be attending and staying for lunch! |
Young at Heart
It's not too late to join us for our May event! On Thursday, May 4th we'll team up with Loved Ministries and prep fleece tie blankets. We'll need help with cutting, sewing, and tying. Once the blankets are completed, they are given to teens who are in the foster care system.
On Thursday, June 1st, we'll be taking a bus to Lake Geneva, where we'll enjoy a boat tour of the lake! More information, including the cost will be available in the coming weeks!
Flower Sale Pick Up
Your flowers and plants will be available for pick up on Saturday, May 20th from 10am-12noon.
Spring Clean Up Day
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Summer Worship HoursOur summer worship hours will begin May 28th! The Sunday services will be at 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. from Memorial to Labor Day. (there is no educational hour) The Thursday evening service will remain at 7:00 p.m. Come Join Us! | Shred EventJoin us for the first of many P.A.C.K (Planned Acts of Christian Kindness) on Saturday, May 13th from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. What Can Be Shred: All paper, file folders, hanging files, computer paper, note pads, and envelopes. Staples, paper clips and bull clips do not need to be removed. What should not be shred: three ring binders (remove pages for shredding), batteries, small E-waste items, garbage; plastic cups, paper plates, food wrappers etc. CDs, DVDs, Data Tapes, Hard Drives, Microfilm and X-Rays. If you need these items destroyed Proshred is happy to schedule this work for you. Please contact the office at 262.369.0922 | Women's Ministry Women's ministry invites you to a special presentation on Tuesday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Michael and Irene Paul will be giving an update on the missionary work that they are doing in Taiwan. You can learn more about their work here https://www.lcms.org/paul. All are invited to attend this special presentation! |
Summer Worship Hours
Our summer worship hours will begin May 28th!
The Sunday services will be at 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. from Memorial to Labor Day.
(there is no educational hour)
The Thursday evening service will remain at 7:00 p.m.
Come Join Us!
Shred Event
Join us for the first of many P.A.C.K (Planned Acts of Christian Kindness) on Saturday, May 13th from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
What Can Be Shred: All paper, file folders, hanging files, computer paper, note pads, and envelopes. Staples, paper clips and bull clips do not need to be removed.
What should not be shred: three ring binders (remove pages for shredding), batteries, small E-waste items, garbage; plastic cups, paper plates, food wrappers etc.
CDs, DVDs, Data Tapes, Hard Drives, Microfilm and X-Rays. If you need these items destroyed Proshred is happy to schedule this work for you. Please contact the office at 262.369.0922
Women's Ministry
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New Berlin Farmers MarketEvery Saturday, 8am- Noon, from May through October, the New Berlin Farmers Market is set up at 15055 W. Ave. Come tickle your taste buds at the New Berlin Farmer's Market!! Select from a wide variety of fresh, locally grown, and produced goods. These include flowers, fresh vegetables, homemade bakery, salsa, and more. | Safety Saturday in New BerlinThe New Berlin Safety Saturday Committee in cooperation with the New Berlin Public Safety Departments, host an annual free outdoor safety and wellness event called “Safety Saturday”. May 20th from 9 AM – 1 PM, in the Children’s Hospital of WI parking lot – New Berlin Campus, 4855 S. Moorland Road. This event brings public and private safety and wellness service providers and resources together for the purpose of educating both children and adults on various aspects of safety and wellness. | SPRING PARKING LOT BAZAAROn Saturday, May 6, from 9am-3pm. CTL will be hosting a Spring Bazaar in our parking lot. This event is open to anyone with something to sell! Perhaps you have been collecting items for that rummage or donation you keep putting off. Maybe you are an artisan or crafter with creations to sell. Or you might even be a consultant for a direct sales company. Christ the Life Lutheran Church 3031 Summit Ave, Waukesha, WI |
New Berlin Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 8am- Noon, from May through October, the New Berlin Farmers Market is set up at 15055 W. Ave. Come tickle your taste buds at the New Berlin Farmer's Market!! Select from a wide variety of fresh, locally grown, and produced goods. These include flowers, fresh vegetables, homemade bakery, salsa, and more.
Safety Saturday in New Berlin
The New Berlin Safety Saturday Committee in cooperation with the New Berlin Public Safety Departments, host an annual free outdoor safety and wellness event called “Safety Saturday”. May 20th from 9 AM – 1 PM, in the Children’s Hospital of WI parking lot – New Berlin Campus, 4855 S. Moorland Road. This event brings public and private safety and wellness service providers and resources together for the purpose of educating both children and adults on various aspects of safety and wellness.
SPRING PARKING LOT BAZAAR
On Saturday, May 6, from 9am-3pm. CTL will be hosting a Spring Bazaar in our parking lot. This event is open to anyone with something to sell! Perhaps you have been collecting items for that rummage or donation you keep putting off. Maybe you are an artisan or crafter with creations to sell. Or you might even be a consultant for a direct sales company.
Christ the Life Lutheran Church
3031 Summit Ave, Waukesha, WI
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Financial Update2023 - through March ** Not available at time of print** General offerings: General Expenses: $ Net: Designated income: $ Designated expenditures: $ Net: $0 Net for General and designated is: Preschool income: $ Preschool expenses: $ Net: $ | Membership Total Membership: 499 Average Weekly March Attendance: 260 Average YouTube Worship Views: 58 | Official Acts Baptisms: New Members: Membership Loss Due to Transfer: Membership Loss Due to Death: Nancy Zimmer |
Financial Update
2023 - through March
** Not available at time of print**
General offerings:
General Expenses: $
Net:
Designated income: $
Designated expenditures: $
Net: $0
Net for General and designated is:
Preschool income: $
Preschool expenses: $
Net: $
Membership
Average Weekly March Attendance: 260
Average YouTube Worship Views: 58
Official Acts
New Members:
Membership Loss Due to Transfer:
Membership Loss Due to Death: Nancy Zimmer
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| Chairman - Tom Wartick Vice Chairman - Donald Kazel Secretary - Pat Hurlbut Treasurer - Board and Committees: Altar Guild - Janet Steinhaus Education - Terry Ratayczak Elders - Sean Malone Evangelism - BobbieJo Koski Stewardship - Laurie Cataldo Trustees - Matt Birr Endowment Committee - Jason Herried Greeter Coordinator - Lay Reader Coordinator - Carla Herried Personnel Committee - Donald Kazel Women's Ministries - Joy Ward | Worship Schedule The Sunday services will be at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. with our educational hour in between at 9:15 a.m. The Thursday evening service will remain at 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sundays (Thursdays) | Pastor Stanton, Vacancy Pastor Jaime Greene, DCE Jennifer Leinss, Preschool Administrator Kim Woller, Music Director Julie Luetzow Teaching Staff: Jennifer Otto Laura Kidd Angela Heisler |
Vice Chairman - Donald Kazel
Secretary - Pat Hurlbut
Treasurer -
Board and Committees:
Altar Guild - Janet Steinhaus
Education - Terry Ratayczak
Elders - Sean Malone
Evangelism - BobbieJo Koski
Stewardship - Laurie Cataldo
Trustees - Matt Birr
Endowment Committee - Jason Herried
Greeter Coordinator -
Lay Reader Coordinator -
Carla Herried
Personnel Committee - Donald Kazel
Women's Ministries - Joy Ward
Worship Schedule
The Sunday services will be at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. with our educational hour in between at 9:15 a.m.
The Thursday evening service will remain at 7:00 p.m.
Holy Communion
2nd & 4th Sundays (Thursdays)
Pastor Stanton,
Vacancy Pastor
Jaime Greene, DCE
Jennifer Leinss,
Preschool Administrator
Kim Woller, Music Director
Julie Luetzow
Teaching Staff:
Jennifer Otto
Laura Kidd
Angela Heisler
Blessed Savior Lutheran Church
