PRAYERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Family and Friends of Don Schiesl
PRAYERS: Jon Cook; Millie Mutka; Kathy Mayo; Barb Zima and her friends Alan Foster, Dave Butschli, Mick, Steven and Marilyn Hummel; Gregory Bowens; Laurie Nelson; Amber Ross’s daughter Linda; Sandy Bishop’s brother Larry Barber*; Randy & Diane Niemczyk’s daughter Julia VanAvery, niece Sarah Joda, and their dear friend Denise Hazel; Dick Volland; Valeria Hesselberg; Chris Markussen; Anne Verona’s sister/brother-in-law Pat & Woody Woodworth and friends Dennis Peterson and Natalie Madine; Ann Currie; Strong’s friend Erin Molle; Debbie Cyrtmus’ mother, Rose Wicker and sister, Corrie Trittin; the Ebert’s friend Patricia Kulzick and Gary’s son Matthew; Joyce Leander’s cousin Laurie Nelson; Ashley Clark’s friends Michael Loomis, Keith & Becky Hernandez; the Waggoner’s sister-in-law Cheryl Busse; Karen Engels and her niece Lisa and friends Bob and Dawn; Ann Carlson’s people Enid, Stacy, Dana, Julie, Michael*, Richard and Troy; and peace for all nations and comfort for those in distress.
PRAYER LIST PROCEDURE – Submit your prayer requests to the office in writing, by phone, by email or in person. If requesting prayers for someone other than yourself or an immediate family member, please obtain permission – unless the circumstances are public in nature.
GUESTS – if you are visiting us today, please sign our book at the entrance to the sanctuary.
WORSHIP LIVESTREAM – Our Sunday 9:00 am worship is posted weekly on YouTube and Facebook.
**BIG BEAR AWARD** – We could not be more pleased than to recognize the Weekend Backpack Program. Our program – led by the fearless, dedicated, tenacious Sandy Bishop – was awarded the Big Bear recognition by the Northern Great Lakes Synod at the annual meeting. This award was well-deserved and is a testament to the hours upon hours put into the program by all of the volunteers; funding by our sponsors; and to the leadership of Sandy.
QUILTERS –Tie one on with the quilting group as they assemble quilts. Next gathering is June 4th from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
MONTH OF MAY – WEEKEND BACKPACK FUND DRIVE – LAST WEEK TO GET YOUR DONATIONS IN – to contribute, follow the QR code below or mail your contribution to “Weekend Backpack Program, 4887 Echo Ridge Dr. Eagle River WI 54521” and make your check out to “The Northwoods Weekend Backpack Program.”
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BOOK DISCUSSION –Join us after worship for the “Ashes to Action” book study led by Chris Ebert. It is about the response & journey of Calvary Lutheran Church in Minneapolis following George Floyd’s murder, that occurred 5 years ago today.
PRAISE IN THE PINES – On Saturday, July 19th, 2025, Eagle River, WI, will host the second annual Praise in the Pines Music Festival. This full-day event features a free Worship Experience, food trucks, a Christian ministry faire, and a headline concert by the Newsboys. They are asking for prayers, donations, and hands-on help. Visit www.praiseinthepines.org today to donate or volunteer.
SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER? – Next Sunday, June 1st, meet us at the T docks and kayak ‘oar’ canoe to church. We plan to meet at the T docks at 8:00 am. Extra kayaks available if needed – but must ask for in advance. Please contact Tim or Betty Wright @ 715-891-6549/6548 with questions.
GODS WORK – OUR HANDS – SUMMER FUN – Mark your calendars:
June 29th – PIE DAY Bring your favorite pie to share, at fellowship, following the service. Ice cream will be provided.
July 27th – POTLUCK PICNIC Bring your favorite dish to pass! Ham & Buns will be provided. Picnic here after worship.
Aug 24th – MINI GOLF Tee-time will be at 11am, following fellowship hour.
Sept 7th – GWOHs DAY Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Our Backpack Program.
MOVIE NIGHT – our first Movie Night will be June 24 at 6:00 pm. If you would like to sponsor a movie night – please contact Ann Carlson in the Front Office. The movie will be Peanut Butter Falcon – PG13. Open to all.
LOST & FOUND – If someone picked up a black jacket a couple of Sundays ago and realized it wasn’t theirs – please contact Diane Niemczyk 715-347-8866– as she has your jacket and you have hers.
EGGS UPDATE – Moving forward – eggs will be brought in on a request basis. Please let Ann know when you need a dozen eggs and depending on egg production – eggs will be provided.
PALINDROME SUNDAY – 5/25/25 – pal·in·drome ˈpa-lən-ˌdrōm : a word, verse, or sentence (such as “Able was I ere I saw Elba”) or a number (such as 1881) that reads the same backward or forward. Enjoy the day – as you come and go!
ALZHEIMERS MONTH – there is a lot going on via the ARDC in recognition of June being Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Please check out the hallway for all of the upcoming events.
NOTES FROM ANN: Several years ago I lost my wedding ring and my Marine Corps ring. I could not figure out where I had left them. I posted about it on FaceBook. Because that is what I do. I treat FB as my diary and my cheater way of staying in touch and as my lamenting area – where I complain about stuff. And also realize when I start typing about my complaint – that it really isn’t a complaint at all. However – losing my rings was a big deal. A friend of mine reached out and told me the sure fire way to find something that was lost. She said – clear your mind and then clench your buttocks. For some reason – this exercise will allow you to find the missing object.
My reaction was right along the same lines as what you are thinking right now – no way – that’s ridiculous.
Desperate times call for desperate measures (and this coming from the person whose super power is finding stuff). I cleared my mind, clenched and thought about my rings. And I found them! I remembered I had left them at the fitness studio when I got a massage. Made a phone call, someone looked and there were my rings!
I’m a believer. The clarity of thought in the moment was wonderful. Lately, when I have been driving, I have had amazing clarity regarding God’s word. It has happened three times. Each time I’ve told myself – I will remember this and share it. And each time I have forgotten what has made it so clear. I’m going to put a notebook in my car so the next time it happens, I can pull over and document it. Would love to hear about your moments of clarity – when the meaning of God’s word became so clear – it wow’d you.
Update on Burt’s present – he did see it before his birthday. Not on Tuesday when it arrived. Not on Wednesday. But on Thursday – he noticed the lamp and didn’t say anything to me. I asked him why? He said, “‘Because when I noticed it – I thought to myself – what crazy thing has my wife done now?’ and moved on with my day – accepting your wackiness in my life.” Aw – that’s love right there. He thought it was cool.
Finally – this is Memorial Day weekend – a time for remembering those who have passed away in service to our country. I’ve attached a poem I have shared with you before. It touches me deeply.
