August Movie
Nights
By popular demand
Deerfield Lutheran will be continuing
FREE family friendly movies nights in August.
Our line up is as follows:
Wednesday, August 4th
at 6:30 p.m.
“The Chronicles of Narnia
The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe”
Wednesday, August
11th at 6:30 p.m.
“Avatar”
Pastor Larry will also be providing
hot buttered popcorn and cold bottled
water.
So why not have a "night
out" with the family
that won't cost you $$$
Remember DLC is air conditioned!
Fifth
Sunday Offering
Jail
Ministry - August 29th
Our special "fifth
Sunday" mission offering (August 29) goes to the Dane County Jail
Chaplaincy. The Chaplains at the
A special offering envelope is
enclosed
in this Echo for this offering.
Sept 12th - Appreciation of Church Volunteers
Our relationship and
contacts with one another stimulate and sharpen us in our walk with God and
life, in general. We are able to grow and gain insights, gifts, and to share God’s
workings in the lives of others by volunteering within the church. It is through helping and volunteering that
we are able to spread the word and love of God. On September
12th, plan to be with us as we recognize the many volunteers within our church.
More information will be in the September Echo...Website...Blog...Facebook.
The following passage
stresses the importance of every believer working and serving in the fellowship
of the body of Christ...helping and volunteering:
1 Corinthians 12:12-18 For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the
members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is
Christ. For by one Spirit we were all
baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were
all made to drink of one Spirit. For the
body is not one member, but many. If the
foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body,” it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body. And if the ear should say, “Because I am not
an eye, I am not a part of the body,”
it is not for this reason any the less a
part of the body. If the whole body
were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole were hearing, where would
the sense of smell be? But now God has
placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired.
Rally Day Sunday is September 12th
Children of all ages, 4 through adult, plan to come
and join in the activities and celebration of a new year of learning about our
Christian faith.
ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FAMILY
TO JOIN
YOU ON THIS
JOURNEY!
Stay
and visit! Everyone is cordially invited
for
refreshments before and after worship in the narthex.
Each
Sunday between services, the
members of
Bring your
neighbors
Attend
worship and Fellowship
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Volunteers NEEDED!
As fall approaches check the Bulletin Board to
discover ways you can serve at Deerfield
Lutheran. It takes all of us to make a difference in the community, the church, and in
the lives of others. Make Communion
Bread, Set-up / Take-down Communion, Sunday School Teachers, treats for fellowship., and MUCH more.... Remember, you are very
important as the "Hands and Feet of Christ" at Deerfield Lutheran. What
have you volunteered for lately at DLC?
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
When
we look at what God has given us, materially, we rightly want to give a portion
back to God to use for ministry. We want to make our community and our
world a better place - a refection of the
Here
are some facts to consider:
A dollar
in the offering in 1960 is now worth 16 cents.
A dollar
given in 1980 is now worth 40 cents.
Are you
giving at 1960 or 1980 levels? I can assure you our expenses are not at
those levels.
The cost
of one meal at a fast food restaurant is MORE than the average family gives
weekly to their congregation.
In the
average congregation 80% of contributions come from 20% of the members.
People
earning $100,000 or more proportionally contribute only about half as much as
people earning less than $20,000.
Now
some thoughts:
You
don't wash your rental car. You do take good care of something you own.
When
your tires are bald you don't buy cheap recaps, you want something that will
last and keep your family safe.
Items like your house or car payments aren't paid on a whim
just when you feel like paying them, but regularly. To provide ministry throughout
the year we pay our expenses throughout the year. That's why pledging and
regular giving are so crucial for church vitality.
financial support for our ministries
through the summer months.
If you are unable to be here on Sundays your offering
can be brought in during the week, mailed in, or you can set up automatic
transfer through your bank. Forms are available in the church Narthex.
Also remember that Wednesday Worship is offered at
6:00pm
each week. All
are Welcome!
Check the church website...Blog…Facebook for times and
activities.
The Shawl Ministry continues to be a significant blessing for those in
our community who need to know that they are loved and not forgotten; there are
those who care. Those who are in the
hospital, nursing homes, or have experiences a tremendous loss are given a
shawl or lap robe. If you know of
someone in our community who could use an extra hug, let the church office,
Pastor Larry, Debbie Sexe or Phyllis Rude know. If you would like to become part of this
ministry, there are simple instructions for knitting, crocheting or quilting a
lap robe or shawl in the Narthex. Also,
there are various patterns on the internet or make your own creation. These are so appreciated by those who get the
“HUG” of love and remembrance.
E-mails --- instant,
current, free ---- update and connect
with your family of faith --- know what is going on
HELP US
increase communication
here at Deerfield Lutheran.
HELP US keep members informed as to the various activities that are
available. We need to update a database of e-mail addresses of our members.
Your help is needed. Simply send your
e-mail to: pastorlarry@deerfieldelca.org
Make sure to include your name and those of family members this will
reach. If children have their own
e-mail, you may share that with us also.
BLOG
ARE YOU A MEMBER? JOIN NOW!
"and this
news spread throughout that whole area" Matthew 9:26
INVITE A FRIEND/FAMILY: There are many new
families in our community. How about
inviting them to your church? There is Sunday and Wednesday worship, Sunday School,
Confirmation, Mission Trips, Bible Studies, and other events that you can share
with them. Help to
make them feel part of the community.
Be
proud of your faith community, invite others to join us!
OUTREACH
The start of another school year & cool months
will be here before we know it.
Everyone is
affected by the economic challenges. The DLC Outreach Committee would like
to help by organizing a school clothing exchange/give-away for our own families
and others in the community. We are requesting members of our congregation
consider donating gently used, outgrown, or new school clothes,
i.e., tops, pants, dresses, mittens, scarves, coats, boots, etc.
Adult and teenage coats, mittens, scarves will also be accepted. Please no
torn, stained, soiled items. Items may be dropped off anytime by
August 27th in the education wing of the church. The best drop off times: Tues,Thur & Fri mornings 9am-noon.
Please invite
your family, friends, and neighbors to this clothing exchange. The items
will be available in the church basement on Sunday, August 22nd and Sunday
August 29th, 10:00am to 11:00am during fellowship hour.
Thank you for your consideration and participation!
BACKPACK BLESSINGS - Sunday, SEPTEMBER 5th
August is here! For many families that means school is just around the
corner! Shopping for school supplies, books, and fall clothes becomes a part of
everyone's schedule. Here at Deerfield Lutheran, Sunday, September 5th, we want
to celebrate and bless the beginning of another school year. Students,
preschool through adult, bring your backpacks or lunch boxes to worship
services at 9:00. The services will lift up children and students of all ages,
dedicating them to God's glory as we begin a new school year. Teachers, aides, principals, administrators,
secretaries, cooks, librarians, janitors, bus drivers, and parents…come to
church to be blessed, affirmed in your vocation, and encouraged as you serve
children and families in your daily work! Join us for this Celebration Sunday!
Everyone is encouraged to bring school supplies to church also. School kits
will be assembled for Lutheran World Relief and shipped around the globe to children
in October.
SCHOOL KITS
A school kit may provide the only supplies for
children returning to school after the disruption of war or natural disasters.
School kits help parents continue their children's education, even while living
in a refugee camp, for example. A school kit may also be used in adult literacy
classes.
Include
the following items in each school kit:
.
Notebooks of wide- or college-ruled paper
approximately 8" x 10 ½" totaling
150-200 sheets (if using 70-sheet notebooks, please include three);
no loose-leaf
paper
.
One blunt scissors (safety scissors with
embedded steel blades work well)
.
One 30-cm ruler, or a ruler with centimeters
on one side & inches on the other
.
One pencil sharpener
.
Six new, unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers;
secure together with a rubber band
.
One eraser approximately 2 ½" long
.
12 sheets of construction paper in assorted
colors (if necessary, fold in half to fit into the school kit bag)
.
One box of 16 or 24 crayons
.
One sturdy cloth bag approximately 12" X
14" with cloth handles or drawstring closure (see below for downloadable
patterns)
Do not add other items or leave out any of the
items listed. All items should be new and in good
condition. Remove any excess packaging and pack items in the bag, fold the
handles over, and secure with two large rubber bands or tie with yarn. Look at the table in the Narthex for
patterns to make school kit bags and also a sample school kit wrapped and ready
for shipping. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents
in plastic bags.
Each one
should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully
administering God's grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10
Please
Note: Confirmation Orientation
for Parents & Students
Wednesday,
September 8th
6th
Grade: 6:30pm - 7pm
7th, 8th,
& 9th Grades: 7pm - 8pm
Ways to Serve...
Congregational & Community
Educational/Fellowship/Service
Opportunities:
Thank you to all who recently donated to the
Donations are
accepted at the
during regular business hours
9am - 5pm
Monday through Friday
You can also
drop items off here at Deerfield Lutheran.
The pantry is
open the 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am - 11am
and the 4th Thursday of each month, 6pm - 7pm
Bring a photo
ID and a bill sent to your address dated within the
past 30 days.
Please call
with any questions about the food pantry or the
requirements.
VOLUNTEER DRIVER
ESCORTS NEEDED
in the
OUTREACH: Angelus Retirement Community in
VOLUNTEER MEAL DRIVERS NEEDED: The Colonial Club serves seniors in
the
HERE COMES THE SUNDAY BUS!
It’s a
walking, talking body of believers on their way to church
Picture this: It’s 8:45 on a beautiful spring Sunday
morning, and from every corner of the village, a neighborhood “Sunday Bus” is
moving steadily toward
or backpacks, tykes in
wagons, kids on tricycles and bicycles.
As each bus progresses down the street, it picks up folks who live along
the way, as well as those who had to drive part of the way. There is vitality and a sense of community as
the congregation gathers for worship.
Let’s make it happen. The Outreach Committee is challenging DLC
members to “get on the bus” and make this a regular scene all summer. There need be no formal organization other
than people starting the practice. As
neighborhood groups emerge, they can name their Sunday Bus, and we will post
the routes for all to see.
Why a Sunday Bus? To name a few benefits:
1.
Walking is one of the best exercises for maintaining good
health.
2.
While you may need to arise a bit earlier, you will arrive
at church invigorated and ready for worship.
3.
Regular time together with your neighbors will help build
community.
4.
The Sunday Bus will be a visible witness of your commitment
to worship.
5.
Walking is friendlier to our environment.
Everyone can participate! Members with limited ability to walk may park
whatever distance they can manage and join a “parking lot bus” as they
arrive. Those who are not physically
able to walk may volunteer to help - perhaps keep the route maps accurate,
encourage others to take part or plan a special event at the end of the season.
Thank you for serving our Congregation
Todd Matheson - President
Eric Neal - President Elect/Finance Committee
Jackie Hansen - Council Secretary
Arlyn Turnquist - Council Treasurer
Jenn Brattlie & Jen Lees - Education Committee
Co-Chairs
Debbie Sexe - Fellowship
Committee
Jodell Quamme - Mission Teams Committee
Mary Wagner - Outreach Committee
Dick Berge - Property Committee
Laura Connor - Worship & Music Committee
Rachel Haag & Jane Holland - Youth Committee
Co-Chairs
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The Hidden
Message Of The Cross
G.
K. Chesterton once said there are two kinds of people in the world. When trees
are waving wildly in the wind, one group of people thinks that it is the wind
that moves the trees; the other group thinks the motion of the trees causes the
wind. For most of human history those who recognized there are invisible forces
held sway. It was only in resent times, Chesterton noted, that a new breed of
people had emerged who assume it's only what we can see and get our minds
around – the movement of the trees – that is somehow responsible for
everything. What Chesterton meant, was that in previous ages the consensus had
always held that the invisible is behind and gives energy to the visible.
Chesterton in his work as a journalist, closely observing, and carefully
commenting on people and events, reported with alarm that this broad consensus
had fallen apart and the new majority naively assumed that what you can see and
hear and touch is real, and this visible “reality” accounts for everything
including those things that cannot be verified by our senses.
Simply
put, people are now predisposed to think the visible accounts for the
invisible, and not as previous generations held, that the invisible, the
spiritual, accounts for all we see, hear, and touch.
So
when we come to the narrative describing the passion of Christ, we who think
the motion of the trees causes the wind, are inclined to think, what a gruesome
story. It only goes to show how those in power will cling to power using
whatever means they can to destroy their opposition. And in doing this, the
religious are just as likely to use violence as the nonreligious. See the way
the religious leaders collaborated with the Romans to 'do in' Jesus.
What
this interpretation in all its various forms misses is what previous
generations saw as the real story. Christ came to set people free from their
sins. He came to do battle, not with Caesar or the Sanhedrin, but with the
invisible forces of sin, death and the devil. And he waged this battle against
sin by relying on the equally invisible power of the Spirit of God. All of the
visible action in this story is like the tip of an iceberg. The real struggle
is spiritual, beneath the surface, causing what we see, yet invisible to our
senses.
Friday,
April 2nd a day Christians celebrate as Good Friday, we hear this
story reach its climax as Jesus suffers and dies on the Cross. There is no way
to hear this story and still call it “good” unless we are open to the real
struggle going on lurking beneath the surface of things.
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