W - Hope Lutheran Church located in Wautoma Wisconsin

A congregation of:
Hope’s Mission Statement
“We, of Hope Lutheran Church,
Share God’s Word,
Show God’s Love, and
Serve God’s World.”
Worship Times:
Sundays- 9:00 a.m.
Thursday Outdoor Worship- 6:30 p.m.

Confirmation Class, Sunday, May 20 th , 2012
Pictured from left: Trevor Behm, Luke Castner, Fallon
Goetsch, Logan Krueger, Ashley Norem, AJ Hawlish,
Katie Hoffman & Marrissa Simonson.
Ministry at Hope
Our property committee has been updating the
landscaping at Hope with new shrubs.
Heidi Buntrock presents flowers to
Cari Schmidt on behalf of the bell
choir. Thank you Cari for all your
dedication to music & worship.
Senior Recognition Sunday, May 20 th , 2012
Pictured from left: Scott Hawlish, Jake Hoffman, Jarrett
Simonson & Elizabeth Tratar. Not pictured: Nate Hawlish,
Andrew Mancl & Steven Zanto
We welcome Brad Randall as our new Director of
Music Ministries at Hope, which includes choir
director and handbell director.
We say farewell & Godspeed to our choir director
Tim Scheer as he pursues the next chapter in life as
he moves to Washington state to be closer to family.
Thank you Tim for being our Choir Director, you
have blessed us with your gifts & talent.

Pastor Nate’s Peace…
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has
welcomed you, for the glory of God.
Romans 15:7
People of Hope or anyone who reads this, how do you
welcome another person? How do you welcome a person
into your home, office, church or pew? At first you may
feel compelled to put up barriers, be standoffish or judge.
Christ welcomes you, warts and all and promotes these
roadblocks from keeping people from his love. Christ has
suffered, bled and died not only for you, but for the purpose
and sake of God’s very word, to live and breath until his last for God the Father. Have you ever
considered welcoming someone for the glory of God or as Christ welcomes you? Yes, we are to
go all out, pull no punches, waste no time in order to welcome others with generosity, love,
kindness, peace, patience, gentleness, self-control, goodness and faithfulness.
We are the church, the body of Christ that is called each day to welcome the people who enter
our lives, to show them Christ as we bear, believe, endure and hope all things in Christ’s love.
As we journey from the Easter season into the season of Pentecost or Trinity season we have
heard many times in our scriptures read in worship of Christ’s love being so big and deep as to
welcome anyone and everyone, sinners and saints alike, to join in the feast of eternal life that has
no end.
What do we welcome at Hope Lutheran Church?
*We welcome numerous guests each week when we worship – how do you make them feel at
home?
*We welcome multiple groups from our community to have a place to meet each week – how do
you make them feel at home?
*We welcome a new Director of Music Ministries, Brad Randall who will lead the choir,
handbells and share his talent so that we may give our glory to God. How do you make him feel
at home?
*We will welcome our new Associate Pastor (in July) who will lead our youth and families in
ministry as well as share preaching, teaching, administering the sacraments and pastoral care
throughout the church and community. How will you extend Christ’s love and welcome her?
*We welcome “Project 66: Building on Ministries” which supports our initiative to build youth
ministry and to share Christ’s love to feed and encourage faith development at Hope, that reaches
beyond our walls. This project takes all of us to support and allow others to be welcomed. How
will you respond?
*We welcome service to many guests, brides and grooms, grieving people and searching people.
How will you welcome the stranger?
Let us welcome, as instructed by Christ to give glory to God and share in the community of faith.

Our new Director of Worship Music is Brad Randall
Brad will be directing the Adult Choir as well as the Hand Bell Choir. Brad grew up in
Madison, Wisconsin, where his love for church music began at Trinity Lutheran Church
(ELCA). He studied voice, piano, and organ at the University in Madison and graduated
with a Bachelors degree in Music Education. Brad has taught music in Wisconsin schools
for 23 years, served as organist and/or choir director for 27 years in various churches
from Brillion, Beaver Dam, Kenosha, and in Madison. Brad moved to his home, north of
Wild Rose, last summer. Locally, he has volunteered his time to assist with the Wild Rose
High School musical (the Sound of Music), accompanied and sang solo at “Shepherd of
the Lakes” church in Waupaca, and volunteered as organist for annual church services at
“the old Dopp Church” north of Wild Rose on highway 22. Brad’s greatest
accomplishment in life is adopting a son from Vietnam. Thai is 5 years old and loves
spending time with his Daddy. Brad’s pursuit of being an educator was instilled by his
father, Roger, a woodworking teacher in Madison for 32 years. Brad’s love of music was
instilled by his mother, Audrey, who started Brad on
piano at the age of 4 and is still a singing inspiration
today! Brad is often described as enthusiastic,
outgoing, creative, and incredibly talented. “Brad
Randall is the teacher that many of his students will remember as being
“The One” who made the greatest impact on his or her life while in high
school” (D.Everson). Please welcome Brad and Thai to our family here at Hope!

LAST CHANCE to be in the 2012
Hope Pictorial Directory
Photos will be taken on the following dates before and after
worship:
Sunday, May 27
Sunday, June 3 rd
Thursday, June 7 th (worship at 6:30 p.m.)
Directories will only be $5 each and be distributed late summer. Call the church office to
schedule your time to smile � (920) 787-3920 between 8am-4pm M-Th, Fri 8am-12pm or
sign up by the church office door.
Project 66 – Building on Ministries
Exciting times are ahead as we carry out the Initiative our
congregation most wanted resulting from the Visioning
Program conducted three years ago. We found a strong
desire to strengthen and expand our programs for young
people and their families through a Youth and Family
Ministry program.
Your church leadership has been concerned about
absorbing the cost for this ministry into the Mission and
Ministry Plan, otherwise known as the yearly budget.
Some of you, too, may have been thinking, “How do we
afford it?” Our plan is to answer these concerns with the
project called:
“Project 66 – Building On Ministries”
Funds are currently projected to be sufficient to support the new position through the rest of this year
without affecting our present plans. However, for 2013 we need to plan for additional income above and
beyond our current levels. We estimate a need for $30,000 to $35,000 in additional money. In this
regard, the Church Council is launching the “ Project 66 – Building On Ministries” program.
Members of the congregation are asked to make a separate special gift of $500 to “Project 66 – Building
On Ministries”. Each $500 gift can be thought of as one (1) building block. Sixty-Six (66) blocks
amount to $33,000+, the goal. Refer to the next page for details of this program.
One member of Hope gave $15,000 as an “Incentive Gift” to cover 2012. Are there other donors who
are willing to give a significant gift such as this for 2013?
Please prayerfully consider contributing to this project above and beyond your normal offering to ensure
the strength of our ministry in the future. If you have not received the mailing or need another envelope
and sheet of intended commitment please call the church office (920) 787-3920 or stop in and pick one
up. When you write a check be sure to include “Project 66” in the memo section. Thank You!

Hope Youth
Mission Benefit
The Hope Lutheran Youth will be building
faith & life skills as they serve their neighbor. All
proceeds directly support Hope Lutheran Youth
events & mission trips.
You could win these prizes!
Laptop Computer
A weekend getaway for two
in the Wisconsin Dells
$10.00 per raffle ticket- 1/100 chance to win!
Hope Youth Mission Benefit
Mail this portion of form
and entry fee to:
Two Oaks North Golf Club
W6650 Meadow Lane Ct.
Wautoma, WI 54982
Phone: 980-787-7132
Fax: 920-787-1574
Email: info@twooaksgolf.com
$60.00 X 4 = $240.00
Entry Fee # of Golfers Total Due
(Men's, Woman's, Mixed Divisions 1st place prizes)
Rain or shine the event will be held
Date: Sunday, June 24, 2012
Two Oaks North
G O L F C L U B
W a u t o m a
7th Annual Golf Scramble
18 Holes of Golf w/Cart
Event Prizes
Raffle Prizes
50/50 Cash Raffle and much more!
11:00 AM Registration & Meal
12:00 PM Golf Scramble
4:30 PM Meal, Youth Presentation
& Live Auction
*$15.00 for non-golfers to enjoy the catered
meal by the Moose Inn (4:30 PM)
WIN A CAR at our
HOLE IN ONE CHALLENGE
Get a hole in one on a specified hole &
win a Chevy Cruze!
Sponsored by Charles’ Chevrolet
For more information or to register call:
Jim Ryerson: (920) 787-7132
Team Captain _____________________
Address _________________________
City __________ State ____ Zip ______
Phone __________________________
Email __________________________
Golfer 2 __________________________
Address __________________________
Email ____________________________
Golfer 3 __________________________
Address __________________________
Email ____________________________
Golfer 4 __________________________
Address __________________________
Email ___________________________

Worship Matters…
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness. Psalms 29:2
June 3 – Holy Trinity Sunday – Jesus sends us
into the world to baptize in the name of the
Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The
word trinity never appears in the Bible, however
the theological understanding of God as three
persons in one, is central to our Lutheran,
doctrinal belief. Come and celebrate the
mystery of the Holy Trinity in word and
sacrament!
June 7 th – Aug 30 th - Thursday Night Live!
Outdoor Worship at 6:30 pm
Rain or shine we will worship on Thursdays.
This is a second worship service centered in
God’s Word, guided by music in the natural
surroundings of God’s creation. Bring a lawn
chair, blanket or sit at a picnic table to worship
the Lord!
Activities for youth ages 3 – 3 rd grade will be
from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2
& 9 We will meet for fun, games, work on a
mission project and songs. Please call the church office to register (920) 787-3920.
June 10 – Polka Service Sunday & Picnic **10:00 am** – a unique outdoor worship
experience that is a fun and upbeat, as we praise the Lord with many familiar polka tunes
accompanied with Christian lyrics. Roger’s Jolly Dutchman is a polka band from the
Waupaca/Iola area that plays for many worship services each year. Bring your lawn chair and
dress appropriate for the day. This casual, non-threatening service is great for guests of all ages,
so invite your relatives, friends and anyone who needs a boost in their day!
Following worship – brats, hot dogs, potato salad and other fixings including root beer floats will
make complete our umm pa, pa day! Eating inside or out will be available and a free-will
offering will be taken for the meal and support of the band.
June 17 – Father’s Day & Heartland House Worship – come and worship with your father for
this special day to remember and be with family as you worship God. This is also a special day
as we share our worship once a month at Heartland House in the west-side lounge.

Country Fair with a
Norwegian Flair
Saturday, June 25 th ~ 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hope Lutheran Church - Wautoma
Bean & E. Mt. Morris Avenue
Norwegian Baking
Bakery
Crafts
Quilts
Perennial Plants
Second Time Shoppe
Norwegian Auction
~Lunch Served~
Take Outs Available
Strawberry Desserts
Proceeds will be used for community and world missions.

HOPE’S COUNTRY FAIR WITH
Hope’s Country Fair is not far
away and with the price of
ingredients continually rising
we are asking for donations to
defray the cost of the Country
Fair Luncheon. Below is a list
of items needed.
Donations Still Needed:
3 large boxes of potato
chips
3 gallons of Bush’s baked
beans
A signup sheet is posted outside
the church office. Please have
all donations turned into the
church office by Friday, June
1 st . Please feel free to contact
Debbie Buchholz at (920) 787-
4721 with any questions. Thank
you in advance! �
A NORWEGIAN FLAIR
Our fair is fast approaching and we need your help to
make it successful. We would like to offer many different
items for sale. Please share your talents and make things for
our sale. Items may be brought to the church and placed in
the classroom near the nursery (the door will be marked).
Our bake sale is always an important part of the fair.
Please be thinking about what you can contribute. We had a
great bakery sale last year; let’s see if we can top it this
year!! We will have our demonstration of Norwegian bakery
and will be offering if for sale.
We will again have our “Second Time Shoppe”. We
ask that you bring in new or slightly used items for us to sell
(no clothing). We hope to have a room full of great items to
attract shoppers.
Get your tickets for the “Norwegian Auction
(Raffle)”. They will be offered for sale after worship on
Sundays or in the church office. There are some great
prizes!
Lastly, please mark your calendars and plan to attend
our fair! We offer a great lunch menu! Bring your family
and friends for some fun shopping and awesome food!
Norwegians love their bakery and many that are not Norwegian, love to eat lefse, rosettes,
krumkake, sand tarts, sand buckles, fattigman, etc. and for this year's Country Fair with a
Norwegian Flair, the ladies of Hope and anyone that wants to volunteer, will learn how to make
these delights.
This year there will be Lefse baking and lessons on Saturday, June 2 nd at 9 a.m. in the church
fellowship hall. Volunteers are encouraged to come and help! If you have never made lefse before,
no problem! We have great teachers! If you have a lefse griddle, pastry board, rolling pin, etc.,
please bring it and if you do not we will have some available. Lefse is an art and we invite you to
come to Hope and enjoy making lefse together. Please plan now to join in the fun! To register,
please sign up on the sheet posted outside the church office.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 AT 7:00 P.M.
Those present: Jeff “Bogey” Borchardt, Lynn Gohlke, Linda Grenier, Carl Grisar, Mary Hawlish, Paul
Hendrickson, Eric Johnson, Barb Lapp, Michele Marks, Jane Melby, Marty Roeske, Janice Thrasher,
Matt Wilbert and Pastor Nate Gauerke.
The meeting was called to order by President, Marty Roeske.
Pastor Nate led in Devotions from Romans; Chapter 8, Verses 12-17. “Life in the Spirit”.
Additions to the agenda included Item F under New Business: Church Sexton-Cemetery.
No correspondence.
The minutes from the March 13, 2012 meeting were approved as written.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Motion carried to accept scholarship applications from Lizzy Tratar, Jarrett
Simonson, and Nate Hawlish and for these applicants to receive $300.00 scholarships
from Hope Lutheran Church for further education.
B. Pastor reported that there are (8) Confirmation candidates accomplishing minimum
expectations for Confirmation on Sunday, May 6 th . Motion carried to accept the
following confirmants: Trevor Behm, A.J. Hawlish, Marissa Simonson, Logan
Krueger, Ashley Norem, Luke Castner, Katie Hoffman and Fallon Goetsch.
C. Waushara County Habitat for Humanity Partner form was sent around for review and
will be completed and returned to the organization.
D. There are (7) people from the Council and Space Assessment Task Force attending
the Boldt Faith Building Facility Planning Workship on April 27 th .
E. The search is on once again for a Choir Director. Tim Scheer has sold his home and
will be moving to Washington state. His last Sunday to direct is, May 6 th .
F. The church is now looking for a Church (Cemetery) Sexton after the death of Willard
Christensen, Lee Bendixon would like to give these responsibilities over to someone
else.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. The new phone system has been installed and is working well.
B. Discussion on upcoming celebrations here at church. April 29 th will be a Sunday
School Potluck honoring teachers and volunteers.
C. Everyone is encouraged to have their photo taken for the 2012 Pictorial Directory.
Photos will be taken before and after worship on Sundays thru May (Except for May
6 th ). The cost for new pictorial directories will be $5.00.
D. The large screen TV was donated to Wautoma House (N.E. Wis. Cerebral Palsy). We
have received a thank you from them.

E. Matt reported on the progress of the Call Committee. A motion was carried to have
funds available to the Call Committee for any upcoming needs of interviewing the
candidate. Such as flight costs, meals and transportation. The Council then reviewed
the Associate Pastor Position Description and Financial Package & Benefits.
The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed, discussed and approved as printed.
PASTOR’S REPORT:
Pastor Nate provided a written report and also mentioned that the Giving Statements for
the first quarter will be going out soon and asked if there should be a letter of Stewardship and
the goal of obtaining an Associate Pastor attached for members. Paul will write a letter to attach.
Other ideas were mentioned for covering expenses and financial package of a new upcoming
Associate Pastor. Paul, Janice and Jane will work together on a fundraiser.
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS:
Baptisms: Patrick Scott Delrow (Guardians Mary & Chris Hawlish), March 18 th
Barbra Lynn Poortenga, March 18 th
Connor Daniel Bielmeier (Cory & Jessica Bielmeier), March 25 th
Funerals: Walter Peter Naab
Gayla “Beth” Jorgensen
Transfers Out: David & Lori Johnson
First Communion: Emma Brooks, Gwen Daberkow, Jack Daberkow, Patrick Delrow,
Mhari Gohlke, Chloe Gulbronson, Spencer Klinger, Dylan Kolter and
Nick Wilbert.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A written report was furnished from the Financial Secretary.
The meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer and Benediction.
Next Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda Grenier, Council Secretary

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 AT 7:00PM
Those present: Lynn Gohlke, Linda Grenier, Carl Grisar, Mary Hawlish, Paul Hendrickson, Barb Lapp,
Michele Marks, Jane Melby, Marty Roeske, Janice Thrasher, Matt Wilbert and Pastor Nate Gauerke.
Those excused: Jeff “Bogey” Borchardt and Eric Johnson.
President, Marty Roeske called the meeting order.
Pastor Nate led in Devotions from “Learn from God’s Creation” – “The Three B’s – Buzzard, Bat &
Bumble Bee”.
Additions to the agenda included a report from Matt representing the Call Committee. Added right
after the approval of the minutes from the April 10 th & April 24 th meetings. Also office space discussion
added to Item A of Old Business.
Correspondence included a letter from ELCA World Hunger.
There was a correction to the minutes from the April 10 th meeting. Correcting the next Council Meeting
to meet on Tuesday, May 15 th at 7:00PM. Approved as corrected. Also the minutes from the Special
Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 24 th were approved as well as the Special Congregational Meeting
held Sunday, May 13 th .
Matt reported that our candidate has verbally accepted the Call of Associate Pastor here at Hope. She
will be coming thru Wautoma on Thursday, May 17 th to look for housing. She will also be attending the
Synod Assembly in two weeks. The tentative starting date will be July 1 st . Pastor Nate will be talking to
her ahead of the July 1 st starting date, as he will be on vacation near that date.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. It has been two years since the floors have been waxed. Will get quotes from various floor
cleaners and have them waxed soon.
b. Mary Hawlish will attend the Senior Scholarship Awards Night at the high school in May to
hand out the Hope Lutheran Scholarships.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Office space for the new Associate Pastor was discussed. Will go with the Property
Committee’s recommendation of the current Youth Room, as there is a phone and
computer connection in that room.
Also discussed how we will welcome the Associate Pastor & the Call Committee will now be
the “Welcome Committee”.
b. (7) people attended the Boldt Faith Building Facility Planning Workshop on April 27 th . It was
very informative along with several ideas for planning.
c. The “Project 66 Building on Ministries” Committee went over their final proposal to support
the Youth & Family Ministry initiative and be solvent by 2014. A letter will be going out this
week to members of the congregation and there will be a presentation during service on
Sunday, May 20 th .

d. We have a new Choir Director. Brad Randall has agreed to be the new Director of Music
Ministries here at Hope. He lives near Wild Rose, has been a Jr. & Sr. High director in the
Chilton/Brillion area. He is currently a stay at home dad and is very creative and dynamic.
He will be handling the choir, the handbell choir and the Thursday Night Live! coordinator.
He is very excited to get started. Motion and approved to accept Brad Randall as the
Director of Music Ministries.
e. Mary Kunasch is continuing to take pictures for the Pictorial Directory thru May. Hope to
have it complete by the end of June.
f. The sale of adjoining property to the church has come up. Linda, Marty and Carl to talk with
Pat Reilly about this.
The Treasurer’s Report was approved as printed. Michele also announced that she will stepping down
as Treasurer. She will continue until a replacement is found.
PASTOR’S REPORT: Pastor Nate is excited that our candidate has verbally accepted the Call of Associate
Pastor and is looking forward to share ministry with her. He also recommends that the Council and
various leaders of the church read “Power Surge” with discussion over the remaining months of 2012
before council meetings. He also thinks the church needs to develop a Mutual Ministry Group to
discuss things with both Pastors together and individually. There is a need for helpers for the Polka
Service on Sunday, June 10 th . Mostly for purchasing, setting up the food, serving food and cleaning up.
Pastor also talked about his continuing education to the APC National Conf. and the importance of the
church’s website and availability of social media for the church to be able to keep up in today’s world.
Pastor Nate also provided a written report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a. The Financial Secretary provided a report for the month of April.
b. Paul reported for the Property Committee in regards to the nursery/landscaping project
under way outside. It will cost the church approximately $250.00.
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS:
Baptisms: Emma Autumn Joy Grimm (Elver “Rusty” & Heather Grimm) 4-22-12.
Deaths/Funerals: Amalia Jean Henschel 4-12-12.
Weddings: Tyler Staehle & Crystal Mascarenas 4-14-12.
Paul Heding & Amy Peterson 4-21-12
Jasey Caswell & Leanne Carr 5-5-12.
Confirmation on 5-6-12: Trevor Behm, Luke Castner, Fallow Goetsch, AJ Hawlish, Katie Hoffman,
Logan Krueger, Ashley Norem and Marrissa Simonson.
The meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer and Benediction.
Next Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda Grenier, Council Secretary

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 – FOLLOWING WORSHIP SERVICE
President Marty Roeske called the meeting to order.
Attendance 104 – more than enough for a quorum.
Matt Wilbert, Chairman of the Call Committee thanked the Call Committee for all of their hard work
with the Call process of a candidate now recommended by both the Call Committee and the
Congregational Council. He reviewed the process of the committee.
As stated, the Call Committee interviewed an outstanding candidate who is graduating from seminary as
of today’s date. She is from North Dakota, is an all around good person from a good family, great ethics
and morals. She has camping experience and family ministry experience. She will be passing through
this week to visit Hope and the Synod office on her way from seminary to return home to North Dakota.
The total package for this candidate will be approximately $66,700.00. $60,000.00 was approved at the
Annual Church Meeting in January by the congregation.
Motion was made for the Call Committee to proceed with extending a call to the candidate. Motion
was approved, followed by applause!
The Call Committee will be contacting the candidate as soon as possible this next week.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda Grenier, Council Secretary

HLCW BOARD MEETING APRIL 29, 2012
Meeting called to order by President Karen at 1:30. Members present: Sandy Bartels, Joanne
Carlson, Jan Duket, Penny Hendrickson, Pearl Johnson, LuVerne Norlin, Cheryl Olsen, Lillian
Simenson, Karen Tschurwald and Juanita Zernia
Karen led opening devotion “Service is Not spelled Serve Us”.
Minutes from March 20 meeting read and approved. No Treasurer’s report.
NEW BUSINESS: Scholarships for graduates were discussed. Motion made/approved that we
give $250 to each high school graduate from Hope Lutheran Church who qualifies.
Bethany Home is looking for volunteers to offer their time in various areas of need from
helping give manicures, to reading to residents, to assisting in transporting residents; to name
just a few areas of need. Karen encouraged anyone wishing to volunteer their time to call
Bethany Home at: 715-942-1456.
Orphan Grain Train: Laverne Pomplun asked for someone to take over promoting it.
Penny Hendrickson volunteered to contact her and get ideas on how to proceed.
OLD BUSINESS: Fair Exchange Coffee & Chocolate sales: Sally Keckhaver volunteered to assist
Loretta Piehl.
Country Fair: Additional volunteers as follows: Crafts- Bev Wilson, Second Time Shop- Penny
Hendrickson, Publicity, Mary Kunasch, Lefse , Mary Kunasch and Lillian Simenson.
Lefse baking and lessons will be held on June 2 nd .
Prize drawing items are needed. We have received several new items, and are still looking for
more to be donated.
Joanne brought up the need for new Nesco ovens in the kitchen. Motion made and approved
to purchase new ones as needed.
Being of no further business, meeting closed with Lord’s Prayer. Next meeting is to be on June
18 th at 1:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Olsen, Secretary

Prayer Concerns
For Our Members
Prayers for healing:
Carol Koester, LaVerne Pomplun, Martin Voigt,
Christian Thornton, Bob Lietz, Jo Howard, Gary
Zernia, Elaine Jones & Carl Grisar
For those receiving cancer treatment:
Glen Anderson & Brenda Osiecki
People of Our Community
Dan Pitcher (Pearl Johnson’s Brother-In-Law)
Roy & Jane Moralez (Mary Hawlish’s Brother-In-Law)
Vernon Keys (Karen Roeske’s Grandfather)
Kay Kekafer
Art Mitchell
Chris White
Eileen Colvin
Linda Pomahac
Eric Gulbronson
Bob & Deanna
Joe Landry
Jack
Terry
Vicki
Mary Johnson
Susan Schaff
Patricia Schaff
Bill Youngkin
Judy Skupas
Linda Stoller
Pastor Eric Jelnik
Raeanna Colvin
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June 2012 News
BOOK CLUB
Please, come join us! New members are
always welcome! Book club meets the third
Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the
Hope Lutheran Church library. Below are
the books that will be discussed each
month.
June: Ladies of the Lake
July: The Power of One, By: Bryce Courtenay
A father's love
In all that you do, a dad’s love plays a part.
There’s always a place for him deep in your heart.
And each year that passes, you’re even more glad,
More grateful and proud just to call him your dad!
—Author unknown

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ATTENTION MUSICIANS!
On Thursday, May, 31 st there will be a
meeting / rehearsal at 7:00 PM for
anyone interested in contributing their
musical talents during “Thursday Night
Live” summer worship services
(Thursdays at 6:30 PM). Bring your voice,
guitar, drum set, or musical instrument
and we will begin planning contemporary
music for the summer. (If you forget to
bring any of the above, tambourines will
be provided!) Anyone interested that is
unable to attend the May meeting should
call the church or email the church with
your name, phone number, and a list of
your musical talent(s).
Summer Singers &
Instrumentalist Wanted!
The summer music schedule is on the
bulletin board outside the church office. If
you or someone you know would like to
share special music with us on a Sunday,
starting June 3 rd through September 2 nd
please sign your name & phone number
by the date that works best! Vocal or
instruments selections are welcome!
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June 2012 News
Women’s Circle of Hope
Monthly Bible Study
We meet the first Tuesday of
the month at 6:30 p.m. in the
church library. We invite
mothers & working women for
this bible study. Come join us!

We save the following items:
� Soap slivers
� Wrapped full bars of soap
� Aluminum can tabs (for Ronald
McDonald House)
� Household items and clothing
for Orphan Grain Train
� Cancelled Stamps
� Magazines and soft covered
books for the Waushara County
Jail
� Non-perishable food items for
the Waushara County food
pantry (1 st Sunday of the month)
THE
OWLS
Hope Lutheran’s Men’s
Breakfast Group has been
RENAMED to The OWL’S!
(Older, Wiser, Lutherans)
The group meets at El Popo
Mexican/American
Restaurant, on the 2 nd Tuesday
of each month. The next one will
be on the 12 th of June. They meet at
7:00 AM and they have time together
to share in Christian fellowship, a meal
and a time of biblical devotion. We
are usually done in time for men to be
on their way by 8:00 AM. We will be
able to order off the menu - come and
share in Christian fellowship.
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Monthly fellowship meals
Third Wednesday: Held at St. John’s in
Saxeville on June 20 th from 5:00 - 6:30
p.m.
Fourth Saturday: Luncheon held at St.
St. Joe’s Catholic Church, from 11:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Free will offering at both locations
Hope Lutheran’s Annual
Polka Service
Sunday, June 10 th , 2012
** 10:00 A.M. **
Lunch served after the service -
brats, hotdogs, potato salad,
root beer floats and more!
$ Free will offering $
Join us for this special outdoor worship service!
Bring along a lawn chair and a friend!

If you are hospitalized, need
someone to talk to or need to share,
the door is always open to speak
with Pastor Nate. Keep us informed
to pray for, visit & build up in the
Lord. (920) 787-3920.
Lord, make me see thy glory in every place. —Michelangelo
Chapel
on the
Lakes
A unique worship experience at 6:00 p.m. at the Clear Water Harbor, N2757 Cty
Tk QQ in King. Pastor Nate is scheduled to preach on Wednesday, August 8 th! We
will leave Hope at 3:45 p.m., have dinner at the King’s Table and be on the boat
for the 6:00 p.m. worship service led by Pastor Nate. Enjoy a meaningful 60
minutes on the beautiful, clear water of the Chain O’ Lakes. Come hear God’s
word, sing praises and ask for his blessings. Free will offering.
June 2012

Congratulations to the Class of 2012 on your
success of completing High School! We support
and wish you well as you continue your
education or head into the work force. May you
carry your faith as God goes with you!
Nate Hawlish
Scott Hawlish
Jake Hoffman
Andrew Mancl
Jarrett Simonson
Elizabeth Tratar
Steven Zanto
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Upcoming Youth Events
� G.L.A.D. Trip to Great America,
Wednesday June 6 th
� Annual Youth Golf Outing at Two
Oaks North, Sunday, June 24 th
� Confirmation Camp at Imago Dei,
Clintonville, July 8 th - 13 th
� Lifest Christian Music Festival
Sunnyview Expo Center, Oshkosh
July 11 th - 15 th
� Youth Mission Trip to Cass Lake,
Leach Lake Reservation Minnesota
July 22 nd - 27 th
Items Shipped April 30, 2012
193 boxes of summer items 237 boxes of winter items
Including: A travel carrier, a child car seat, and two
Christmas trees.
If you are cleaning out and wonder if it would be possible that the Orphan Grain Train would
accept the items you are willing to donate, give Arden & LaVerne Pomplun a call at 787-2491.
There is very little that they don’t take. Remember, we are always looking for new volunteers!!!
Also, we have had volunteers coming as early as 7:30 a.m. Monday mornings to pack.
If anyone would like to come early we would welcome the extra help.

Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2012
CONFIRMATION STUDENTS’ STATEMENTS OF FAITH
TREVOR BEHM
Hi my name is Trevor Behm. Faith is a big part of my life. Faith means putting my trust in God. I need
to trust that He will protect me. My faith makes me put more effort in what I do. As long as I have faith, I can
do anything and be anything I want to be.
Genesis 2:2-3 says that on the seventh day God finished his work and rested. He then made it holy. It
means that the seventh day is sacred and for worship. It is also called the Sabbath day. We rest on this day
because God did. God finished his work on the world and created humankind.
My time in confirmation has meant a lot to me. I probably wouldn‟t know half the stuff I know today
about God if it wasn‟t for confirmation. I memorized everything I needed to right away because it comes easily
to me. The Lord‟s Prayer I knew before I even got into confirmation, because my mother taught it to me.
The only thing I didn‟t do well on was my sermon notes. I fell way behind. If it wasn‟t for Pastor Nate
and everyone else that supported me, I might not be here right now. So I thank everyone that helped me and
supported me. I also liked the M&M‟s that our teacher Mrs. Hawlish gave to us.
LUKE CASTNER
Hello my name is Luke Castner and I‟m about to tell you my Statement of Faith. “Your companions are
like the buttons on an elevator. They will either take you up or they will take you down.” This quote is based
on a verse from Proverbs 13:20, “He that with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be
destroyed.” This quote is meaningful to me because I have personal experience with it. I used to hang around
friends that were fools or were always making the wrong decisions. This resulted in making me a fool, making
wrong decisions and getting me in trouble. Then I started playing sports & became more aware of my
decisions, I stopped getting in trouble, & they helped me care more about my schoolwork and grades which is
more important than getting into trouble. Sports helped me make new friends that are in the right groups and
with people that made better decisions.
You probably want to know by now what I believe in right? So I‟ll get right to it; I believe in Jesus. I
believe in Jesus because I think that he is just so great. The reason why I think this way is because at first I
didn‟t realize it, but he sacrificed his own life to clean us all of our sins. And I always ask myself “How could
He go through with this without any hesitation at all” well maybe just a little bit. Anyway I am always
astonished that he did that for me & the world. If I was him I couldn‟t do that. I don‟t think that anyone could
do that. So that is why I believe in him and this is why I have faith in him. And it is so nice to be in a
community where everybody here will always believe and have faith in Jesus Christ. I also believe the Bible is
our daily guide to life. When there is something that is troubling a person, you can always use the Bible to
guide you to the answer. I learned this through my years of confirmation class, going to confirmation camp and
participating in the Youth Mission Trips.
Do you remember that quote that I said early, “Your companions are like buttons on an elevator, they
will either take you up or they will take you down”, well I consider Jesus to be one of my companions. We are
always being confronted with choices in life. And like the quote said they will either take you up or they will
take you down, well Jesus lifts me up on the path I have chosen. Amen.
Thank you for your cooperation and for listening to my speech, and for you all to have a great day.
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FALLON GOETSCH
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. This first line is an important saying
to me so much because God made us a great world to live in and without him and his actions we would not
have, what we have in our lives today. He has made me think of what the world would be like without him
over looking us, making sure we do the right thing in the world.
We may have hard times in the world but we always know he is there helping us and trusting us to do
the right thing. Whenever you may need help or need to talk, all you have do is pray and he will hear you and
listen, he may talk to you , but he does have his ways to tell us it‟s ok and were doing the right thing. God is
there so don‟t be afraid to talk to him; he will help us understand what‟s going on. I do believe God will point
us in the next direction of our lives.
Every day I do think about what it would be like in heaven. Would it be cool to overlook the people
like Jesus does? To understand more about Jesus, to know what he did and why he did the things he did for us.
I know that he did the right thing but wouldn't it be better to understand why he died for us. I‟d like to visit
heaven to speak to some of my family members who are there. But I know I can‟t, until it‟s my time. So for
now, I pray that one day we‟ll be together.
The past three years have made me think and learn more about Jesus. Church has been a great way to
learn more about what Jesus has done for us and his teachings. Church is a great experience to take and know.
By attending church I feel I have gotten closer to God and understanding Him more. I know that Jesus lives in
my heart, and that he will be there forever.
To conclude I will share some verses that are most important to me which I have written in my
conformation journal, that I go back to, to feel comforted in my faith. What is faith, “faith is the evidence”
Hebrews 11:1, that God is with us everywhere and at all times. Faith is a big part of my life. Knowing that a
person is justified by faith in Jesus Christ. For the one that wavers is like a wave of the sea, driven with the
wind and tossed, James 1:6. Jesus won‟t toss me around, but will hear what I ask for. Faith is a promise, the
shield of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one, Ephesians 6:16, my
faith in Jesus protects me and makes me feel comforted.
AJ HAWLISH
Hello! My name is Allan Joshua Hawlish…known as A.J. The most important Faith Statement for me
is found in the New Testament, Book of John, Chapter 2 Verses 7-9. “Jesus said to the servants „Fill these jars
with water‟. They filled them to the brim, and then He told them, „now draw some water out and take it to the
man in charge of the feast.‟ They took him the water, which now had turned into wine.”
I believe that this miracle is important because of the way Jesus did things. Over and over again, He
did many miracles. He did these for me. When Jesus did the miracles, He was teaching God‟s word which
helps me to believe in Him – that he is our only God and He can help me behave.
Although I have made many mistakes, Jesus is always there for me. I am lucky that God offers
forgiveness for all my sins and things I do bad. I am glad that God has a good heart and still loves everyone
even when they do wrong.
I thank Pastor Nate for helping me and always being there. I thank the women of Hope who give me
the chance to go to Confirmation camp. I thank Lloyd Tschurwald for being my awesome mentor. I also thank
my mom for helping me get through all the hard stuff in Confirmation and for giving us all the answers for
tests. Thanks also to my Mom and Dad who put up with me every day. I love you!
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KATIE HOFFMAN
Hi my name is Katie Hoffman. I have been going to this church for six years. In the past three years
of confirmation I have participated in Shantytown and a mission trip. In these activities God taught me to
help people in need and be thankful for what I have because most people don‟t have food or shelter. I believe
that the Ten Commandments should be respected all the time because God gave them to us to make our lives
better. I believe that God died for our sins and went through all that pain for us because He loves us so much
and I am thankful for that. I am also glad that God gave us a free gift of eternal life so that we can live with
Him. My favorite book of the bible is John because it talks about God dying to save us from our sins. One
verse I like is John 14:6, Jesus said unto him I am the way the truth and the life no one comes to the father
but by me. What that means to me is that he is everything because he died for our sins and rose from the
dead & claim victory over sin. I want to thank all my teachers for the great years of confirmation.
LOGAN KRUEGER
Hello my name is Logan Krueger. I believe there is one God, eternally existing in three persons: the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that Jesus Christ is God, and is the son of God. I believe that he lived,
died, was buried and then rose again on the third day. I also believe that the bible holds the words of life and
is God's plan and purpose to live better.
”The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of
whom shall I be afraid?"- Psalm 27:1. This verse tells me that I believe the Lord is with me all of the time. I
never need to be afraid that God is not going to be with me. When I am afraid or upset, and things are going
bad for me, I can trust that the Lord is going to be there to help me out. The Lord is the center of my life
because he leads me in the right direction to go. He makes sure that I do not do anything that harms me. He
leads me down the right path that is best for me. He wants me to turn out as a devoted person to God. I thank
the Lord for helping me this far, and l know that the Lord will keep doing so.
While in confirmation I have learned about how and why people get baptized. I have learned the Ten
Commandments. I learned how Jesus Christ came to us, why/how he was killed and why he didn't stop the
people from killing him. I have learned great lessons from his stories in the bible and the lessons to be
learned in them. I have learned so much from confirmation and had fun learning about God and his ways
with my friends.
ASHLEY NOREM
Hi, my name is Ashley. One of the many things I‟ve learned in confirmation was to trust in God. All
of us in one point in time have prayed to God for forgiveness or for God to help us through something such
as a test or troubles with friends. But we start to get mad because we think that God doesn‟t answer our
prayers. Which is wrong. God always does, it may not be the way we‟ve wanted them, but God will always
answer them.
One of my favorite verses is John 3:16. It says that God loved the world so much that he gave up his
only son. What it means to me is that God loves us all equally and very much. We should not doubt him.
After all he is the one that helps us through the hard times.
Another verse I found important was Psalm 23 verse 4. It says “Even though I walk through the
valley of the shadows of death. I will fear no evil, for you are with me your rod and your staff, they comfort
me. “What it‟s saying to me is that God will always be with me to help and guide me through the worries
and troubles of life.”
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MARRISSA SIMONSON
Hi my name is Marrissa Simonson! I learned many things in confirmation, but one of the
most important things to me was Exodus, 1:5-10.
The Pharaoh’s daughter went down to the Nile to bathe while her servants were walking
along the river. She saw a basket among the reeds and sent her slave to retrieve it. Inside the
basket she saw the baby, he was crying and she felt sorry for him. She said, “This is one of the
Hebrew babies.” The child’s uncle saw that the Pharaoh’s daughter had found the child and
said to her, “Shall I go and get a Hebrew woman to tend to the child?” She said, “Yes and go
quickly!” He went and retrieved the child’s mother. Pharaoh’s daughter said to the woman,
“Nurse this child and I will pay you.” So the woman nursed the child, and when he got older
she presented him to the Pharaoh’s daughter. He became her son; she named him Moses
saying “ I drew him out of the water.” God put me into a family, gave me a home, and adopted
me. There’s no telling what life would have been like without a family or someone to love. I
was adopted by my physical family and into the holy family of God by baptism. God watched
over me to give me so much.
Hearing that verse taught me that God isn’t just there, he lives through us. Moses’
mother would have never seen her son again unless God told her brother to talk to the
Pharaoh’s daughter. She would have had another woman raise him if God hadn’t told her to
listen to the brother. Without God in our lives, we would be sinners and we would hate. We
wouldn’t know any other way like learning how to love, to forgive, to never give up, and to care
for others.
I want to thank Pastor Nate for helping me and teaching me. I want to thank Mary, my
teacher, for teaching me more about faith and more about God and his word. Thanks to my
mentor, Pat Rose, for supporting and encouraging me. Thanks to the congregation for your
support and help like when you take your time to say “hi” or to ask about my days. I want to
thank my parents for always being there for me, never giving up, and helping me be closer to
God.
I can do all things
through Christ who
strengthens me.
Class Verse: Philippians 4:13
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How to properly clean a headstone
Over a period of time headstones will
accumulate a layer of deposits resulting
from moss or lichens. Below are some
suggestions on how to care/clean for
headstones of your loved ones.
**Before any headstone is cleaned,
assess the condition of the stone. If the
headstone is in bad disrepair, it's best
not to clean it. If the stone is flaking or
brittle, cleaning will make it worse. Do
not clean headstones that are cracked or
that sound hollow when you rap on them
with your knuckles. Such stones aren't
sound enough for cleaning.
If the headstone is a white chalky
color it tends to be made of marble.
Chemicals should not be used on this
type of headstone. It should be
cleaned with a power-washer or
wiped down with iron free water.
If the headstone is granite it can be
cleaned with straight bleach and a
wire brush. It should be then rinsed
well with good, clean water. Make
sure the water used is free of iron.
Iron tends to leave a yellow residue
behind on the stone. A power-washer
can also be used to clean granite.
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A day in June
And what is so rare as a day in June?
Then, if ever, come perfect days;
Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune,
And over it softly her warm ear lays;
Whether we look, or whether we listen,
We hear life murmur, or see it glisten;
…Now the heart is so full that a drop overfills it,
We are happy now because God wills it;
No matter how barren the past may have been,
’Tis enough for us now that the leaves are green;
We sit in the warm shade and feel right well
How the sap creeps up and the blossoms swell;
We may shut our eyes but we cannot help knowing
That skies are clear and grass is growing ….
—James Russell Lowell, from The Vision of Sir Launfal
Hope Congregation:
Thank you very much for the scholarship that I
received. Thank you also for the beautiful quilt.
Most importantly thank you for all your support in
what I attempt to achieve in my life in the National
Guard and at UWSP in Musical Theater.
Nate Hawlish
Hope Congregation:
Thank you very much for the beautiful quilt and
thank you for your support in all that I do.
I look forward to keeping in touch with all of you.
Scott Hawlish