St. Martin Lutheran Church
St. Martin Messenger
June 2017
Senior Pastor – Christian Burg 
Lay Ministers- Steve Conradt & Richard Cloeter
Principal- Mark Moran
Phone 715-823-6538
From Our Senior Pastor
Millennials and the Church
As summer approaches, we all remember summers of the past and the excitement that we felt as kids
to get out of school for the summer. How would we spend the summer? How do kids spend the summer
nowadays?
Young people have both changed and stayed the same over the decades. The group of young people
that are reaching adulthood now are often called the millennials (born between 1984 and 2002).
Christians have pondered what to do with this generation because they have some characteristics that
are different from previous ones. Barna research says the following about millennials:
First, Barna research shows nearly six in ten (59%) of these young people who grow up in Christian
churches end up walking away from either their faith or from the institutional church at some point in
their first decade of adult life. Second, the unchurched segment among Millennials has increased in the
last decade, from 44% to 52%, mirroring a larger cultural trend away from churchgoing among the
nation’s population.
Third, when asked what has helped their faith grow, “church” does not make even the top 10 factors.
Instead, the most common drivers of spiritual growth, as identified by Millennials themselves, are prayer,
family and friends, the Bible, having children, and their relationship with Jesus.
The researchers seem surprised that family and friends are what drive growth in faith and yet was there
ever a time when they were not major influences? Mentors are needed for young Christians and they
generally should not be the pastor. Barna continues describing millennials who stay in the church:
Those who stay were twice as likely to have a close personal friendship with an adult inside the church
(59% of those who stayed report such a friendship versus 31% among those who are no longer active).
The same pattern is evident among more intentional relationships such as mentoring—28% of
Millennials who stay had an adult mentor at the church other than their pastor, compared to 11% of
dropouts who say the same.
Why is it that so few young people come to worship? While it is easy to blame the style of music or
something superficial, one reason that young people are not active in church is that they don’t have
Christian mentors and friends in the congregation. That is not to imply that there is one “silver bullet” to
solve the problem but it is hard to deny the impact that friends and mentors can make.
Instead of saying that the youth leader or the pastor should be “the friend” to our youth, what about just
befriending one of our youth or a new family in our church? Instead of a “program,” let us just reach out
one person at a time. We used to have a campaign called, “each one, reach one.” Maybe that is one
small step, not toward solving the “problem,” but to building disciples one person at a time. Maybe those
small steps will result in something good.
Your servant in Christ,
Pastor Christian Burg
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Message from Our Principal ~
There are mainly 7 values that we should be teaching our children so they can grow into Godly men
and women. In their formative years their faith is mainly shaped by the actions of their parents. Here
are the 7 values we need to teach them about:
Faith- Parents can teach their kids how to put their faith in God by always reminding them that every
provision and blessing comes from God, whether they're asking for a certain toy or receiving their
day's meals.
Prayer- It's extremely important that kids are always given an example to follow in leading a life of
prayer and devotion. Practices as simple as regularly praying before meals, and taking some time in
the evening to pray for each other go a long way in building the value of prayer in children.
Compassion- As important as it is to teach justice and discipline to our children, we must also
constantly portray and explain compassion to kids and regularly practicing visible compassion.
Hunger for God’s Word- We need to teach and demonstrate how to love God’s word.
The great news is that the Bible is so full of knowledge that children can learn and apply to almost
every area of their life. However, what use is it for parents to teach kids how to read their Bible when
they themselves are not in love with God's Word.
Integrity- When parents and guardians teach our kids integrity, they don't have to worry about what
their children do behind closed doors. The best ways to teach integrity is to always remind them that
even if people don't see their deeds and misdeeds, God does and what they do in private heavily
affects what they do in public.
Humility- Pride isn't all that bad. It helps build confidence in children, but just like anything else in this
world too much of it can be detrimental. Parents teach their children humility best by explaining how
our confidence comes from God and not ourselves.
Competence- Competence is one of the most important keys to future success for our children. The
best way to teach children competence is to encourage them to pursue a craft or art that they can
become good at. Don't limit their options, but rather allow them to explore.
In Proverbs 22 verse 6 it teaches us to "train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old
he will not depart from it."
May you strive to instill in your child(ren) these key values. May they honor you in their walk with the
Lord!
Blessings on your summer!
In Christ,
Mr. Moran
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Cancer Support
June 26th ~ Noah’s Ark Trip
will meet on,
Thursday, June 8th
@ Mathew’s @11:30am
Call Eva Novak with any questions
@ 715-823-4879
Grief support group to begin Thur. June 8th at 6:30 pm. This is an opportunity to support
and encourage one another as we go through the process of grieving the loss of a loved
one. Some of the topics for discussion are: Living with Grief-Effects of Grief-Why?-God’s
Prescription for Grief-Heaven. Written material on grieving will be available. You do not
need to be a member of St. Martin to attend. Support group will meet each week and is
open every week to anyone who has lost a friend or relative. If you need more
information, please contact Virginia Fietsch at 715-823-2238 or [email protected].
Thrivent Choice-$668.00
Received by directed dollars from: Betty Heideman, Grace Kirchner, Myrtle Kirchner, Kerry Mielke,
Carol Ort, Elmer Verch, Arlo Dumke, Susan Dumke, Donna Krueger, Frederick Krueger, Marelyn
Krueger, Gerald Ort and Margie Verch.
Thank You all so much!!
Thank you very much for your generosity!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Rural Life Sunday-July 30th for our annual Polka Service led by the Gene
Lettau Band. The 10:30 service will be followed by a potluck dinner with pulled
pork provided by Mathew’s and roast corn. Bring a dish to pass. Beverages
provided. Bring a friend!
Save the Date!
Fourth Annual Fall Fling – November 4, 2017
We are excited to announce that the Fourth Annual Fall Fling with a Time, Talents, and
Treasures Auction is in the works! The event will be held at Clintonville Lanes and continues
to get bigger and better. This year will once again feature a sit down, family-style dinner
followed by a silent/live auction and many raffle and door prizes. Start thinking of items you
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50+ANNIVERSARIES
3 Eugene & Helen
Mehlberg
18 Marvin & Elaine
Wisnefske
20 Richard & Donna Kunz
22 Dan & Donna Rindt
23 Smiley & Elaine Miller
23 Tom & Mary Wolff
75+ BIRTHDAYS
2 Beverly Graper
3 Vilas Krueger
5 Patsy Boettcher
8 Bertholdt Krueger
10 Jeanne Buckbee
12 Marilyn Blankschien
12 Wayne Wedde
14 Kenneth Buchberger
15 June Luebke
17 Marilyn Blanke
18 Donald Hansen
22 June Kluth
22 Betty Wisnefske
28 Larry Genskow
28 Nora Krueger
30 Diann Schroeder
Pastoral Acts
Baptisms
3/26~Huckston Milton Johnson
5/21~Hudson Alex Yaeger
Burials
 5/13 ~ Roy Behnke
 5/11 ~ Doug Gee
5/17 ~ Edna Kasuboski
Pray for Our Friends and Family in
the Service
Chastity Arndt
Stephen Beyer
Matthew S. Durr
Tom Rawlings
Joel T. Mathre
Oscar Prado
Matthew Handrich
Matthew Gehling
Andrew Gehling
Caleb Schauder
Peter Stephenson
Joey Kissinger
Brad Krueger
Timothy Schider
Kevin Timmer
Brad Eanone
Tom Nelson
Josh Oakley
Jeff Nelson
Sean Caskey
Gregory Caskey
Robert Schultz
Ricky Heiman
Erik Wiesehan
Eden Keene
Crystal Evans
Josh McKay
Greg Kriewaldt
Jonathon Taka
Michael Hogen
Brandon Lowery
Travis Eanone
Jesse Lowery
Dylan Mueller
Carl Zahn
Scott Annis
Logan Artz
Daniel Barker
Joseph Brandon Reese
Joseph M. Johnson, Jr
Nathan Fye
St. Martin Board Chairs
For issues or concerns, contact
Board of Lay Ministry
*Dennis Kussman
715-823-6327
Board of Evangelism
*Connie Lambert
715-853-8919
School Board
*Blair Sawall
715-823-5620
Parish Education
*Mary Beth Kuester
715-823-5133
Trustees
* Bill McGlin
715-823-3697
Youth
*Dennis Federwitz
715-823-2787
Stewardship
*Kayla Behnke
715-857-6579
Congregation President
*Allen Mueller
715-823-3341
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LADIES AID
The next meeting will be June 1st @ 2:00pm
in the St. Martin Fellowship Hall. All ladies
of the congregation are welcome &
encouraged to attend.
Sunday Morning Fellowship
June
4 ~ Ladies’ Aid
11 ~ Men’s Club
18 ~ Parish Education
25 ~ Mom’s Group
Summer Scrip Hours ~
Sales continue between Church services Sundays (9-10:30 am) &
Wednesdays (6:30-7) and Mon-Fri in the office
10 am -Noon ONLY
For more information, call Teresa Wolf @ 920-410-1798
Community Meal
Served every Thursday@
Christ Congregational Church
5:30-6:00pm
Call Doris @ 823-5438 for information
Seated Communion Service
The second Thursday of the Month
Thursday, June 8 @ 1:00pm
THE SUNDAY RADIO BROADCAST
Live at 8:00am weekly on WJMQ FM (92.3).
Recognize an anniversary, birthday or
remember a loved one: sponsor a radio
broadcast. The Sunday radio broadcast of our
service is an excellent way to remember a
loved one, celebrate a birthday or anniversary.
Cost for the broadcast is $100.00.
Available dates are: July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30.
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Sponsorship is $30.00
Available dates are: June 11th, 25th and July 2,
9, 16, 23 & 30.
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Stewardship Devotion
You have probably been involved in planting a vegetable or flower
garden, and you've realized that the more seeds you plant, the more
plants you get. The Apostle Paul used the analogy of sowing and
reaping (planting and harvesting) in relation to money. He wrote,
"Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly and whoever sows
generously will also reap generously" (2 Corinthians 9:6).
You know that, if you plant a seed here and there, you'll get
a plant here and there, and the result will not be especially pleasing.
Sowing sparingly yields sparse results. So it is with money. If you
give generously, you will reap for yourself and others great benefits. Paul went on to say, "Each
man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for
God loves a cheerful giver" (vs. 7). In other words, you should give willingly, not because it is a duty
or because your parents make you give. Of course, the church can use money given under duress
just as well as that given freely! Unfortunately, you will not be blessed because, as Paul wrote,
"God loves a cheerful giver," not the reluctant giver. Giving because you're forced to is actually
sowing sparingly, even if you give a large amount.
Giving and expecting rewards for giving is not really giving; it's trading. Yet God longs to
give us blessings, and those blessings just seem to follow when we carry out His will. "God is able
to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will
abound in every good work" (vs. 8). Look at all these blessings poured on the cheerful giver!
 All grace will abound to you! There will be no end to the grace God will give you in your
life.
 In all things, at all times, you will have all you need!
 You will abound in every good work! God will continue to use you in building up His kingdom.
What are you waiting for? Go do some sowing!
Let us pray: Dear Father in heaven, thank You for calling me to be a cheerful giver. Thank You
for Your promise to provide for all my needs, and even beyond, so that I will always have the means
to give. Forgive me when I hold on too tightly to "my" money and clear my vision so I can see the
needs of others as more important than my own wants. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Blessings on your Stewardship Journey!
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY will be Sunday June 18th.
We have lots of people working quietly behind the scenes at St. Martin, both in the
church and in the school. We could not possibly count all of the things that volunteers
do for us every day, but we can point out a few:
stuffing bulletins
visiting shut-ins
preparing communion
decorating the church
caring for the yard & planting flowers
maintaining the cemetery
painting & repairing
Singing in the choir
playing piano or other instruments
kids’ parties at school
serving at funerals
board members
coaching sports
Power Point screens
making quilts & sleep mats
selling & using scrip
collecting & counting Campbell’s UPCs
sorting labels & milk caps
counting money
cleaning
Sunday school staff & helpers
prepping newsletters
Vacation Bible School staff & helpers
Happy Birthday callers
coordinating our website
leading Bible studies
Brat Fries and Fish dinners
making banners
preparing the Community Meal
care of confirmation robes
communion assistants
Cradle Roll preparations
decorating the Fellowship Hall
Reading with students
helping in computer lab
maintaining libraries
Lunchroom/playground supervision
prayer chain/prayer canvas
recording Pew Sheets
changing altar linens
driving students
ushers & greeters
mentoring students
tallying receipts
sharpening pencils
THANK YOU!! To everyone who chips in throughout the year.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Monday July 24th through Thursday July 27th
PRE-REGISTRATION is now open for members of St. Martin. REGISTRATION FORMS are available
on the Bulletin boards by the Fellowship Hall and Early Childhood Learning Center, in the Narthex
and outside the church office.
Barnyard Roundup will be the morning-only program, for ages 3 to 6 years old. 9:00 AM
to 11:00 AM. Suggested donation is $5.00 (for all 4 days).
Camp Luther Day Camp will be the afternoon-only program for grades 2 through 7.
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Suggested donation is $10.00 (for all 4 days)
We are looking for VOLUNTEERS. Do you like to make kids smile? That is all it takes. We have
plenty of activities - crafts, storytelling, snacks & games – we can find a way to use your talents. If
you are able to help any of the four days, even if only for an hour or two, please contact Carol Eanone
at 920-850-0282 or [email protected].
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St. Martin Lutheran School
JUNE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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REMINDERS FOR JUNE:
June 1
Last day of school, early release @ 1:15 pm.
June 1
Chapel & Awards @ 8:30 am.
June 4
St. Martin 8th Grade Graduation 8:00 a.m.
June 4
8th Grade Celebration ~ 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
June 4
Senior High School Graduation 10:30 a.m.
June 4
DEADLINE to turn in Econofood receipts for the school year
June 5-9
Teacher In-service/work day
June 13
Mail out Final Report Cards
June 15
Deadline for St. Martin Lutheran School Grant application
June 18
Volunteer Appreciation/Father’s Day
SINGING SCHEDULE:
June
4
18
8:00 Gr. 8
10:30 High School Seniors
10:30 SOJ – Praise Team
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Accelerated Reader: How do you know whether a book your child is reading is an Accelerated Reader
Book? With our new Accelerated Reader program students, parents, and teachers can check online.
Just follow these steps:
 Go to www.renlearn.com
 Click on the rectangular button, “Visit Our Online Store”
 Click on the rectangular button, “Quiz Store”
 Then type in the title of the book. (correct spelling is necessary)
o For a more specific search click on the “Advance Search” line near the place where you
typed in the title of the book
Let me know if you have any questions.
Scholarship Funds Help Families: There are at least three ways to help families send their children to
St. Martin Lutheran School; direct family assistance, donation to the Student Aid Fund, or donate to one
of the three established scholarship funds. We have several families who need financial assistance in
order to provide their children with an elementary school Christian education. One, you may want to
directly help a family you personally know is in need. Or you may simply make a donation to the Student
Aid Fund. To do so you send a check to the church and school office. The principal will use the money
to help families in need. Another choice may be donating to one of the three established scholarship
funds that exist already. Contact the principal for more information about these three funds:
 The SSG Warren S. Hanson Memorial Fund
 The Arno and Eleanor Olson St. Martin Scholarship Fund
 The Dr. Harry & Florence E. Caskey Education Scholarship Fund
 Thank you for your interest in helping others. If you have any questions, you may direct them to
Principal Moran at 715-823-6538, ext. 2113 or [email protected]
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St. Martin Graduation and Graduation Celebration: Graduation day will soon be
upon us, Sunday, June 4, at the 8:00 am worship service with Graduation
Celebration after the service in the Fellowship Hall.
ECONO FOODS RECEIPTS: Keep saving your receipts, the last day to collect your
receipts is Sunday, June 4. You can save the receipts all year long, with us turning in the receipts once
a year. We chose to turn in receipts at the end of the school year. Thank you for all the support.
BOX TOPS COLLECTION: Keep collecting the Box Tops over the summer to get a start on next school
years count.
Congratulations!!
On June 4, 2017, at the 8:00 am service, the following eighth graders will graduate from St. Martin
Lutheran School: Bridget Aschenbrenner, Klayton Barkow, Lillian Booth, Jordan Buss, Anika Daebler,
Morgan Federwitz, Lauren Hanson, Caedyn Higgens, Nicole Kirchner, Trenton Laack, Kate Malesa, Ryan
Marheine, Cameron Mauel, Alex Mielke, Rhiannon Riley, Abigail Rolfs, Emma Schoneck, Beau
Tuddenham, Ryan Wegenke and Alicia Yaeger.
OPENING DAY
Opening Day for the 2017-2018 school year is set, with the first day being Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.
A calendar will be available at school registration. If you need a copy earlier, please contact the office
for a tentative copy. Registration has been set for Tuesday, August 1 from 11:00 to 6:00 p.m. Watch for
the summer mailing in July.
REGISTRATION
During the month of January, parents of children in St. Martin Lutheran School were asked to
complete a pre-registration form for the 2017-2018 school year. Pre-registering your children helps the
School Board and staff to better prepare for the upcoming year. If you have not pre-registered your
child(ren), you may do so by contacting the office. The Board would also like to extend an invitation to
all St. Martin members who are not currently sending their children to our school, to come and see the
school, talk to the Principal, Mr. Moran, and to other parents whose children attend our school. Contact
a Board member to find out what St. Martin Lutheran School is all about. We strongly believe our faculty
and staff offer not only academic excellence with a Christian impact, but a personal interest in each child
and family. The following Board members support our school and would be happy to accept any inquiries:
Blair Sawall – Chairman, Jamie Kriewaldt, Lee Genskow, Gary Hagberg, Elly Brzezinski, and Samantha
Mauel.
School registration is set for Tuesday, August 1, from 11:00 to 6:00 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS
 A special thanks to all who volunteered during this school year. Without our volunteers we
would not have our library kept current, students would not be able to work on the computers as
often, classes would not be able to have parties or field trips, and some students would be
without special help with their reading. We thank all of our volunteer helpers for their efforts.
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LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS for the next school year to help in the following areas:
mentoring during lunch hour, computer lab, library, playground supervision, lunchroom
supervision, read aloud to students, copying for teachers, correcting papers. Volunteers can be
parents, grandparents, member of the congregation, or retired person. If you are willing to help,
please call the office and let us know in what area, what day or week, and time frame you would
be able to help.
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DAY AT NOAH'S ARK ~
Ready, set, cannon ball! Are you ready for a day of family fun at the water park? St. Martin will be sponsoring a
bus and selling discounted tickets to the annual North Wisconsin District Day at Noah’s Ark on June 26, 2017!
For a whole day, you get access to America’s largest water park, a buffet meal, and a chance to win great prizes!
Cost is $35 per person and includes bus ride to/from the park. Bus will be leaving at 7:45 AM and return
approximately 8:30 PM. We are looking for parents who would be willing to chaperon. Registration deadline
is Noon Friday June 16. More information and sign up forms can be found on youth bulletin board and outside
office. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Full payment must
accompany registration form. Drop off in office or office mailbox.
390 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE 21ST ANNUAL GRANDPARENT’S DAY CELEBRATION:
St. Martin Lutheran School held its annual Grandparents Day on Friday, May 5. The grandparents and
adopted grandparents were given the opportunity to worship with us in Chapel, enjoyed entertainment from
Grades Preschool through 8, toured the school with a craft project & Book Fair, and enjoyed a lunch with the
students.
The staff and children of St. Martin School want to thank all those who were in attendance for making
this an enjoyable day for all. We appreciate the support that you give to your grandchildren and the support that
you give to us as teachers here at St. Martin. We praise God for all the blessings that He gives to each of us.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE ADOPTIVE GRANDPARENTS.
ATHLETIC NEWS:
 WIAA SPORTS PHYSICALS:
Any student entering grade 5 & 7 or anyone going out for sports their first year in Grades 5-8 will need a
physical to participate in sports next year. Please watch the Tribune for physical times offered by area
clinics.
 Thank you to all the volunteers and parents for your help with the sports program throughout the school
year.
PRESCHOOL / 4K CLASSES:
We still have three openings in our Pre-3 class 10:15 to 12:15 p.m. which meets Tuesday and Thursday; Pre-3
class 8-10, 4K class 8-11 and 4K class Noon-3:00 are full. You are welcome to be put on a waiting list. Please
contact the school office if interested and for more details about the classes.
SCRIP NEWS:
 Scrip fiscal year will end on May 31, 2017. Scrip rebates earned from June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017
toward student tuition will be on your school registration slip in August for the 2017/18 school year.
Thank you to everyone who has purchased Scrip cards throughout the year!
 If you have any questions about Scrip, please contact Scrip coordinator, Teresa Wolf @ 920-4101798.
*****Starting July 1st 2017 ~ ANY NSF checks, the fee will be $30.00.
It will be for lunch, scrip, tuition, daycare, band or church.
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