Announcements: May 12
DIVINE CALL
On Sunday, April 28, the voters of the congregation called Pastor Matthew Kuske to serve as our pastor. Pastor Kuske is currently serving the dual parish of St. Paul’s and St. Luke’s in Lomira, WI. Please keep Pastor Kuske and his family in prayer as they deliberate both his current call and the call to serve here.
CHANGE FOR LIFE
Again, this year, our congregation is participating in the Change for Life Program to support the ministry of New Beginnings – A Home for Mothers. New Beginnings is a WELS based ministry that helps single mothers pave the way to self-sufficiency in a Christ-centered home. Today, pick up a baby bottle, take it home and have everyone in your household fill it with their spare change. On Father’s Day, return the filled bottle to church where the money collected will be sent to help the mothers and babies at New Beginnings.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WORSHIP, MUSIC, AND THE ARTS
Save the date for the 2024 National Conference on Worship, Music, and the Arts, held July 30-August 2, 2024, at Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis. The worship conference offers something for everyone. It’s not only for pastors and musicians but also for lay people who love worship and want to encourage worship enrichment in their congregations. The theme of the conference is Sing a New Song to the Lord. Online registration runs through July 21. Early-bird rates have been extended until May 20. Learn more at welsworshipconference.net.
CONFIRMATION INFORMATIONAL MEETING
There will be an informational meeting on confirmation on May 12 at 5:00pm, at the Hillsboro campus, and on May 15 at 6:30pm at Wonewoc. The presentation will cover some of the history of confirmation as a practice, as well as provide information about our new youth confirmation program introduced last summer.
SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASS
Sunday School ends for the summer on May 12. Adult Bible class will continue though the summer with “19 Minutes with Luther.” This year we’ll begin our study of the Apostles’ Creed. Topics covered include God’s creation and preservation, Christ’s person and work of salvation, and the nature of faith.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers on the altar in Wonewoc this morning are given by the children and grandchildren of Steve and Jan Fick in thanksgiving and praise to God for the blessing of 50 years of marriage.
May 5 Voters’ Meeting Highlights
Pastor’s Report/Changes in Membership
Accepted by transfer
John Goeser, Sam & Lucy from Holy Cross, Madison
Roxanne Kursave from St. Paul’s, Rapid City, SD
Transferred to sister congregations
Peter and Jenell Snyder to St. John’s, Lewiston MN
Elders Report
1. Beginning the week of August 5, the 7:00pm weeknight service will be changing from Thursday evenings to Monday evenings. (There will be no evening service on August 1).
Principal’s/Education Committee Report
1. Mr. Wurster has filed the necessary papers to request a graduate from MLC. Assignment day is May 18, and we will know then if we receive a teacher for grades 5‑ 6.
2. A farewell has been planned for the Peterson’s on June 2nd.
3. Mr. Justus Kupsky will be arriving with his belongings on May 31 and unloading on June 1. He will then be staying with his parents until July.
Unfinished Business
1. No updates on the ECM
2. Bylaw/Amendments are still under review.
3. Painting and flooring replacement is underway in the basement at the Hillsboro campus.
4. Church St. garage update is on hold pending a survey of the property.
New Business
1. A fiscal year proposed budget for 2025 was approved, subject to any changes with new called workers. A copy of the budget is available on the back table.
2. The 117 S. East St. house needs some major renovation, including new windows, flooring renovations, and several other needed repairs. The voters approved funds not to exceed $50,000 dollars for the work. The funds used will be from the building fund and undesignated memorials.
3. Pastor Matthew Kuske is presently holding the call for associate pastor. The voters passed a motion giving the authority to request a seminary graduate, should Pastor Kuske return the call.
The next quarterly meeting will be August 4, 2024, at the Wonewoc campus.
The meeting adjourned subject to recall.
School News
CONFIRMATION
Next Sunday, May 19, we will be celebrating the Rite of Confirmation for 3 young people at the Wonewoc campus. The service will be held at the regular worship time of 10:30am in Wonewoc. Sunday School and Bible Class will take place as usual. The 2024 confirmands are Aiden Frick, Matthew Roloff and Gabriel Wolfe. One more student, Brynley Burns, was confirmed at St. Paul’s, Mauston on May 5. Congratulations to all the confirmands and God’s continued blessings on this milestone in their faith journey.
SCHOOL PRE-REGISTRATION
In order to help with planning for and ordering supplies, we are asking families to pre-register this year. Families of current students are asked to complete the pre-registration by May 15. Look for an online link coming soon to our website and Facebook page that you can share with interested families. For questions, contact the church office.
GRADUATION MAY 22
On Thursday, May 31, we will be recognizing our 8th grade St. Paul’s School graduates, also any high school and college grads. This service will take place at 6:30pm at the Wonewoc campus. (Please note that there will be no regular 7:00pm service that evening). Grades 3-8 will also be singing.
END OF SCHOOL OUTING
Panther Parents is sponsoring an end of school outing at the Chapparal Campground Splash Waterpark. School is dismissed at 11:30 that day. A head count is needed by May 20th, so families are asked to let Panther Parents know how many will be there. To sign up, go to the Panther Parent Facebook page and look for this event, then click on the link in the comments.
FAREWELL FOR SYDNEY & ASHLEY PETERSON
A farewell is being planned for the Petersons on Sunday, June 2, right after the 10:30am service. More details will be coming next week but mark your calendar to tell them thank you and send them on with God’s blessings.
PANTHER PARENTS FUN RUN
The Panther Parent hosted their first ever fun run on April 20th. Proceeds from this event went to St. Paul’s and the W-C Middle School track program, as St. Paul’s students participated in the W-C track program. Warm up shirts were also purchased for the entire team.
GYM FLOOR
The gym floor is in need of replacement due to some safety issues. We have one quote, for $45,000. We are in the process of getting more quotes. Panther Parents is working with the school to with fundraising events to cover some of the cost.
OTHER EVENTS
Wonewoc Days will be held on June 8. There will be a breakfast at the Wonewoc Legion Hall and school parents have been asked to help serve. 10-12 workers are needed in 2 shifts from 7:00-9:00am and from 9:00-11:00am. Some of the proceeds will go to the gym floor. Go the Panther Parents Facebook events to sign up.
Then on June 29 St. Paul’s School is sponsoring a “Music in the Park” event at Baker’s Field from 3:00 – 9:00pm. Four bands are scheduled to play and there will be 2 food trucks there for refreshment. Come enjoy some great music and fun! More info can be found on the Panther Parent event page.
Weekly Calendar | May 12—June 2, 2024
Sunday (5-12) ~MOTHERS’ DAY~
8:00 am Worship (H)
9:15 am Sunday School (H)
9:15 am Fellowship/Education Hour (Both Campuses)
10:30 am Worship (W)
5:00 pm Confirmation Information Meeting (H)
Tuesday (5-14) 6:00 pm Education Committee
Wednesday (5-15) 6:30 pm Confirmation Information Meeting (W)
Thursday (5-16) 6:00 pm Bible Information Class (W)
7:00 pm Worship with Communion (W)
Friday (5-17) 8:05 am School Chapel
Sunday (5-19) 8:00 am Worship with Communion (H)
9:15 am Fellowship/Education Hour (Both Campuses)
10:30 am Worship with Communion (W)
10:30 am Confirmation
Tuesday (5-21) 6:00 pm Board of Trustees
Thursday (5-23) 6:00 pm Bible Information Class (W)
7:00 pm Worship (W)
Friday (5-24) 8:05 am School Chapel
8:30 am Grades 3-8 Field Trip
Sunday (5-26) 8:00 am Worship (H)
9:15 am Fellowship/Education Hour (Both Campuses)
10:30 am Worship (W)
Monday (5-27) MEMORIAL DAY – NO SCHOOL
Thursday (5-30) 6:30 pm Graduation Service (W)
Friday (5-31) 8:05 am School Chapel
Sunday (6-2) 8:00 am Worship with Communion (H)
9:15 am Fellowship/Education Hour (Both Campuses)
