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Weekly Email (Upcoming + Ongoing Events)

June 1, 2023
Weekly Verse: 1 Peter 3:21a, "Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you."

Sermon this Sunday: Biblically Rooted - Why do we baptize?

Happy June!  Also it's the last week of school for our students. We pray everyone has a blessed summer. Learn more about all the things going on at DR this summer HERE.
In this newsletter you will find:

In every newsletter you will find:

 
 
It is the last week of school. It has been a busy time, but a time of great friendship, fellowship, and fun.  The 2k, 3k, 4k and 5k Graduations were sweet and emotional and melted the hearts of many.  Praise God for our sweet little students.  Tomorrow is the final day of school with a morning schedule of:
  • 8:15am—School Starts 
  • 8:00 to 8:45am—Volunteer Thank You Breakfast in Library
  • 8:45 to 9:30am—Awards Ceremony in Gym
  • 9:30 to 10:30am—Principal’s ”State of DR” Presentation for Parents
  • 10:30 to 11:15am—Closing Chapel in Gym
Divine Redeemer Lutheran School
 
 

Beatitudes Devotional- Week 8

This past school year, Pastor Seth has been doing a series of videos on the Beatitudes for his School Chapel Family video devotionals. With Elevate (Sermon on the Mount) being our sermon series, we thought sharing one devotional per week with you all would be beneficial and fit our theme.

In this week's video, the beatitude covered is:
BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED
Week 8 - Final Week
 

Capital Campaign Corner

As announced last week, Divine Redeemer is in the silent buildup phase for a capital campaign for a new Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC). The theme of our campaign is "Forward in our Story, All for His Glory". This theme is fitting for the Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School community for two reasons. First, it allows us to honor our more-than-50-year history of building the Kingdom in Lake Country, while also calling to mind that our mission continues to propel us into the future. In conducting this campaign, we have the life-giving opportunity to write a new chapter in the story of Divine Redeemer. 

Second, the theme keeps the scriptural basis of all that we do in our minds. We deliberately chose this theme because it calls to mind 1 Corinthians 10:31b: “Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” Paul exhorts Christians to seek the good of others, and thereby bring glory to God. While it is exciting to write a new chapter in Divine Redeemer’s story, that cannot be our only purpose. We cannot build a building just for the sake of a new building and a greater capacity for our ECDC, though these are good things. We must instead remember that we are doing these things to give God glory! A successful campaign will let us bring even more children and families into a relationship with Jesus, to remind even more of the people of Lake Country of God’s love for them. 

Please continue to pray for the campaign and take time to reflect with God on how He might be calling you to contribute. Please also pray for all the church leaders and volunteers working to bring the campaign to a successful outcome.  

Thank you to all who voted on a logo this week over on our Facebook group.  We had nearly 100 votes and option 1 (above) won.  

 

Tap the image to be taken to our summer landing page:

 

Upcoming Events

 

Bible Study Opportunities this Summer

 

School Events

 

  • June 10 - First Summer Outdoor Worship
  • June 12 through 15th - VBS (Registration is closed and walk-ins cannot be accommodated this year)

Looking for ways to serve at DR? Reach out to Stacy Bader or check out the latest SERVE: BE THE CHURCH Newsletter.
 

Youth Ministry Corner

 
 

The Divine Redeemer Endowment Fund is compiling a list of congregation members that are employed as certified financial planners, helping their clients with wills, trusts and other estate planning and charitable giving vehicles.

We will be adding the list to the Endowment Fund section of the DRLC website this summer to help those considering estate planning and charitable giving to find helpful Christian resources if needed.

If you are a certified financial professional that would like to be included on this list, please submit the following information to Stephanie Cutler by June 15th for possible inclusion:

  • your name
  • certification
  • company name
  • contact information
  • areas of practice

The Endowment Fund Committee will only serve to compile the list. Interested members will determine whom they want to contact.

If you are a Certified Financial Planner who believes in the power of Eternity Giving and wants to help our members to preserve and advance the ministry of Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church, we invite you to share your credentials and contact information!

- The Divine Redeemer Endowment Committee

 

FROM LCLHS

  • Lighting Golf Outing is June 5th
  • Check out their summer camps for ages 5K- 12th.

For more information about LCLHS Major Events visit here.

 

Weekly Prayers

 

  • Prayers for Pastor Jeff & Judy Schubert and family as Jeff’s mother, Beverly Jahn, is in hospice care.
  • Recuperating from surgery: Renee Bitar and Sandy Felker
  • Hospitalized:  Tom Brunner
  • Continuing to recuperate from surgery Jerry & Cheryl Maas
  • Pray for Tiffany Detvan's stepfather, Bernie Bystrzycki (pronounced Bye-Trickey), that the Lord would continue to heal his body and spirit after his most recent hospitalization. 
Special Prayers of healing for:
  • Rob Anderson, brother of Terri Anderson
  • Kyle Higgins
  • Julie Palbicki
  • Jamie Phillips
Shut-ins and Long-Term Care: Tom Brunner, Conner Byrne-great grandson of Lois Rather, David Cross, Sandy Felker, Dave Fishbaugher-father of Kristie Siepmann, Bob Harris, Katie Herold, Barb Janke at Angels Attic in Madison, Melva Johnson, Aaron Kuen-friend of the Glamann family, Stan Laasch, Margaret Meinecke, Betty Palmer - in hospice care, Dennis Williams, and Marilyn Zimmermann.

Pray for the safety of our active duty men and women currently serving our country: 

  • Blake Johnson - US Army - Son of Curt Johnson
  • Brody Johnson–US Army–Nephew of Curt Johnson
  • Jacob Kelly–National Guard–nephew of Sherri Seese
  • Patrick Lippert–U.S. Navy–nephew of Jeff & Karen Lippert (relocating to Japan)
  • Captain Brett Markut– Army–son of Pete & Tracey Markut (camp Lemoniere- Djibouti Africa until 8/2023)
  • Ethan Mueller–U.S. Navy–Husband of Mykayla Giesie Mueller and son-in-law of Julie Giese
  • Kevin Radke–Army National Guard–son of Todd & Laura Radke
  • Payton Sluss–Army National Guard–son of Trevor & Shaunta’ de Boer
  • Spencer Thusius– U.S. Army–Grandson of Arnola & Bob Harris-US Army
Praise that Brock Miller and Eric Nelson returned home from active duty recently!

Weekly Prayer Requests: Prayer requests can be submitted to Gail Arnold in the church office by calling her at 262-367-8400, by emailing Gail Arnold, or you may fill out a prayer request card which may be found in the church pews or on the Welcome Centers. (If you or someone you know will be in the hospital or if you have a family member serving in the Military, please submit their name(s) so we may add them to our prayer list.)Prayer Chain Requests: email Jeff Lippert or 262-367-8400.

DIVINE REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL:   “FORWARD IN OUR STORY, ALL FOR HIS GLORY” CAMPAIGN PRAYER: 

"Savior Jesus, we are always guided by Your Word of promise and hope! We read that "Whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God!" (1 Cor. 10:31b) We humbly ask that You Bless whatever our efforts are in ministry and open our hearts to be generous in our love for You. May we give freely with true generosity. Holy Spirit, help us to carry out Your plan for our “Forward in our Story, All for His Glory” campaign. May Your goodness, O Lord, be with us and may You continue to bless the work of our hands and hearts. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

 

Member Birthdays & Anniversaries

CELEBRATING MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK:
Names DateYears
Jack & KarenSchulze2-Jun50
Kris & JessicaOlbrot2-Jun11
Adam & MorganWolfe2-Jun6
Paul & LoriFlaa3-Jun34
Rob & ChelseaChandler4-Jun12
Graham & HannahJenkins4-Jun1
Jason & MichelleKriehn5-Jun30
Robert & AllySpors5-Jun16
Joel & DebbieEnglish7-Jun43
David & KarenGrosenick7-Jun31
Thomas & KathyZiska7-Jun21
Tim & JenniferRodwell7-Jun20
Seth & MelindaFlick7-Jun20

CELEBRATING MEMBER BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:
Name Birthday
BillBoelterJun 1
CarsonHynesJun 1
NolanWalshJun 1
LexiBielawaJun 1
NicoleWeberJun 1
WilliamLauterbachJun 1
LeslieSchweinertJun 2
MatthewKuehnerJun 2
ScottHaertleJun 2
AbeBiedenbenderJun 2
KenzieCookJun 2
MeganFlaaJun 3
PatMayhewJun 3
KaitlynFlaaJun 3
JimAndersonJun 3
LarryFarrowJun 3
TroyJashinskyJun 3
AlexanderZeutziusJun 4
JananOttJun 4
IsabellaDobratzJun 4
LillianWehmeierJun 4
AugustGlinskyJun 5
MabelBishopJun 5
KeithEdgettJun 5
GlennLondreJun 6
CalebDallJun 6
JosephWaelchliJun 6
LainieSlipperJun 6
MichaelPhillipsJun 6
AdrianaBraatzJun 6
KadinRootJun 6
JeniZimmerJun 6
BenPagenkopfJun 7
AricRunzheimerJun 7
LoganNeitzelJun 7
ParkerStanleyJun 7
 

Find the full church calendar here.God's Blessings on your week!Weekly Church times:

  • Sundays 8am Traditional in the Sanctuary*
  • Sundays 9:15am Contemporary in the Gym*
  • Sundays 10:30am Traditional in the Sanctuary
  • Summer Outdoor Worship - 5pm on Saturday: June 10, July 8 and Aug 12
*Live-streamed on our YouTube channel