The Messenger
The Monthly Newsletter of Blessed Savior Lutheran Church
A Message from Pastor Stanton
In the United States, Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May. Its modern form came into being in the early twentieth century. Anna Jarvis, of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia, proposed that an annual service of worship honoring mothers be held every year. “One’s mother,” Jarvis said, “is the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world.” A major theme of early Mother’s Day celebrations was the promotion of peace, as “too many mothers were losing husbands and sons in war.”
We honor and celebrate the place of our mothers in our lives. More often than not, it is in our mother’s lap that we first hear about God and His Son Jesus Christ. A mother’s love reflects the love of God. Unconditional, gracious, self-sacrificing love. I recall my own mother who often went without that her family might have what they need. I know you can relate. But there is a greater unconditional, gracious, and self-sacrificing love: the love of our Lord Jesus, who gave Himself up for us that we might be forgiven and have eternal life.
Like mothers everywhere, our God has done more for us than anyone in the world. Praise Him. Thank Him. Worship Him.
And take time to thank mom for all she does. Send a card, or better yet, a note expressing your gratitude. She will treasure it for the rest of her life. If she is with the Lord, as is my mother, thank God for mom’s place in your life. She is a gift to honor and treasure. To moms everywhere, may God richly bless you for what you do for us!
Blessings,
Pastor Stanton
Call Committee Update
After conferring with the district office, and under advisement of our circuit visitor, Pastor Skovgaard, we are at the point to start accepting names of Pastors from the congregation for consideration from the district to be on our slate of candidates.
Attached is the official nomination form that needs to be submitted AND signed to be considered valid to move forward to the district office. All nominations must be turned into the church office or put in Bob Kunz's mailbox on, or before, May 15th, 2022. Any nominations after will not be forwarded to the district office. Once this submission is made, the district will return the slate of candidates and the committee will meet again to deliberate.
Please feel free to contact any committee member directly with any questions or concerns. As we did with the first two calls, the committee strongly feels to remain transparent with all our actions.
May Calendar
Serving Us in Worship
May Birthdays and Anniversaries
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
Congregational Meeting
These are the office positions to be voted on, with those who have offered their candidacy:
Chairman of the Congregation: No one has stepped up to lead
Vice Chairman: Don Kazel
Treasurer: No one has stepped up to lead
Trustees: Matt Birr
Evangelism: No one has stepped up to lead
Board of Education: to be determined by the Board of Education
As you can see, we have a few holes to fill. If you are interested in more information on one of the open positions, or if you would like to serve, please contact current Chairman, Bob Kunz.
Preschool News
“I am the resurrection and the life.” John 11:25a
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! I recently listened to a sermon and this line caught my attention, “Our salvation does not hinge on what we do, so why do we do the things that we do? Because we can, we get to, we are enabled to! Is it easy? NO! It is hard, but it has eternal consequences, eternal results and unless we do our part many individuals may never come to know that.”
Looking at the events that took place after Jesus’ death and resurrection we see that even His own disciples abandoned Him and doubted that He would rise from the dead. It is a good thing that we do not have to do a thing for us to gain eternal life because I am sure we would be much like the disciples and doubt. Eternal life and forgiveness of sins was won for us by the One that sends us! “Just as the Father has sent Me, I am sending you!” (John 20:21) We do not go this alone nor does what we do make a difference for us in the end, BUT what we do makes a difference in the lives around us. God enables us to spread the Easter news - the saving Gospel: Jesus died to forgive us and rose to give us eternal life in heaven. Jesus has come to bring peace and has won for us salvation!
Just as our Confirmands reaffirm their baptismal vows this month as they celebrate the Rite of Confirmation, we too see that the Holy Spirit is with us. We were given this Guide, Comforter, and Friend through the waters of Holy Baptism and the Word. We are fully backed with a 100% guarantee that our work is not in vain, nor will it return to us empty. God is the orchestrator and with Him as the lead we cannot go wrong. So, when life has us down, doubts enter our mind, we want to give up, lose hope, and the list goes on, we must remember that we have a loving Savior and Father that has already won for us eternal life and forgiveness of sins. Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Life and that will never change! As the above-mentioned sermon came to a close this caught my attention, “when we drink from the cup, it is sweet, because the bitter cup has already been consumed by Jesus, the One who came to save us.” Brothers and sisters in Christ, we have a clean slate, we have salvation because Jesus paid the price and rose from the dead. Let us then with gusto take that news to the world! To God be the glory!
In His Service,
Jennifer Leinss
Congratulations!
Thank You Teachers!
Now Enrolling
Open enrollment of the 2022-2023 school year is now underway. We have 2K, 3K, and 4K openings and would love to add your child to our educational family. We also offer wrap around care as well as part and full-time childcare. Spread the word about this wonderful preschool! If you are interested or would like more information concerning the preschool and childcare, please see Jennifer Leinss!
Now Hiring
Sunday School
May 1 - Pentecost
May 8 - Mother's Day/Timothy
May 15 - Paul and Silas
May 22 - PROMOTION SUNDAY
Sunday school families will also work on the hymn "Christ Be My Leader". It is number 316 in One and All Rejoice.
PENNY CHALLENGE
We have one last month for the Penny Challenge! All monies brought in will be providing clean water to students and teachers across the world with Lutheran World Relief. 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! Totals will be shared on Promotion which is Sunday, May 22.
God's Blessings, Confirmands!
As you stand and boldly proclaim your faith in front of your family and your church family, we pray that God would always grant you this spirit of boldness! We are praying for you-
Isabelle Elizabeth Herried
Jackson Clay King
Ryleigh Margaret Joy McCafferty
Amanda Kate Schulz
Elizabeth Alma Marie Serigos
Summer Worship Hours
Our summer worship hours will begin May 29th!
The Sunday services will be at 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. from Memorial to Labor Day.
The Thursday evening service will remain at 7:00 p.m.
Come Join Us!
4K Musical
Cereal Box Domino's
HWY 318
We invite you to join Jaime and Jennifer as we travel down HWY 318. Our summer adventures will be based on Deuteronomy 31:8 - "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Each week you will hear a Bible story, have a craft, snack, and game idea, and sing songs with us! Registration is necessary if you would like a porch drop of fun things! Click on the link to get registered! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B45AFAA2FA1F94-hwy318
Summer Sunday School
Spotlight On...The Stewardship Board
This month, we introduce you to the Stewardship Board! Led by Laurie Cataldo, the Stewardship Board is focused on helping our members to use their time, talents, and treasures in serving our Lord. Many of you have filled out a form, indicating your hobbies, special talents, and interests. The Stewardship Board then takes this information, adds it to our membership database, and can use that information when special tasks need to be accomplished around the church.
Additionally, the Board hosts a semiannual luncheon to welcome all our new members to the church. At this potluck (with fried chicken!), the new members are introduced to the staff, leadership, and Elders of the congregation, as well as given a brief introduction to what each board and committee does.
From welcoming new members to the Blessed Savior family, to helping pair our members with ways they can use their gifts in the church, the Stewardship Board loves to help you serve! If you have a heart for helping others find their gifts and ways to serve, we encourage to reach out to Laurie!
Women's Ministry
Guidebook Directory
Flower Sale Pick-Up
Quarterly Missions
For our second quarter missions, our Special Mission offering will support LC-MS Disaster Response Ministry. This response ministry responds to immediate and long-term needs following natural and man-made disasters. The ministry reaches out to LCMS congregations and their communities with services that include on-site assessment, emergency relief and development grants, pastoral care for LCMS church workers and members, and other resources.
SCRIP
As we near the end of our school year, the Board of Education would like to remind you that SCRIP cards make great graduation gifts and teacher appreciation gifts!
In addition to special gifts, SCRIP cards work great for your every day needs, from grocery shopping to meals out to shopping destinations.
SCRIP cards are purchased at face value and can be used at many various retailers. Blessed Savior then earns a small profit on each card. To purchase your cards, simply stop by the table near the soda machine on Sunday mornings, or fill out an order form!
Diana's Angels
Save the Date-Father/Son Breakfast
CPH Reads
In the Community
Steeple View Open House
Spring Concert
The Martin Luther High School Music Department is pleased to present its annual Spring Concert on Friday, May 13th at 7pm in the Main Gym. The concert will feature the Jazz Ensemble, Spartan Band, Varsity Band, Symphonic Band, Troubadours, Chorus and Concert Choir. Tickets are available by calling 414-421-4000.
Stars and Stripes Honor Flight
Financial Update
General Offerings: $116,473.91
General Expenses: $146,952.04
Other Income: $29,270.50
Other Expenses: $13,139.63
Total Offerings, Less Expenses: ($14,347.26)
Preschool Income: $56,211.36
Preschool Expenses: $46,629.25
Preschool Income, Less Expenses: $9,582.11
Membership
Average Weekly March Attendance: 182
Average YouTube Worship Views: 62
Official Acts
New Members:
Membership Loss Due to Transfer:
Jennifer & Walker Bachmann
Kevin Ganey
Nancy Evans
Donna Sanders
Membership Loss Due to Death:
Vice Chairman - Donald Kazel
Secretary - Pat Hurlbut
Treasurer -
Board and Committees:
Altar Guild - Janet Steinhaus
Education -
Elders - Sean Malone
Evangelism -
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
Regular Worship Schedule
Sunday Mornings
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Thursday Evenings
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
Main Office
Teaching Staff:
Jennifer Otto
Laura Kidd
Angela Heisler
Blessed Savior Lutheran Church
Email: blessedsavior.nb.lcms@gmail.com
Website: www.blessedsaviorwi.org
Location: 15250 West Cleveland Avenue, New Berlin, WI, USA
Phone: 262-786-6465
Facebook: facebook.com/BlessedSaviorNBWI
Twitter: @BlessedSaviorWI