WOODLAWN BIBLE HOUR – Sundays at 9:15 am -
This is the time when the whole family has the opportunity to gather around God’s Word and learn more about the wonderful things God does for us. Plan on joining us each Sunday!
BIBLE CLASS – Have you ever heard the phrase “heavenly rest?” That’s what a believer looks forward to in eternity. But “rest” is not just a future idea. It’s a theme that is woven throughout Scripture. This Bible study on “God’s Rest” will explore the rest God gave his people in the Old Testament and the rest he gives us today through the Gospel message. The study ends with the future rest in store for all who hold firm to Christ during their restless days on earth. Pastor Robert Koester from our Northwestern Publishing House will lead us into God’s word as we explore the concept of spiritual rest on Saturdays and Sundays and Woodlawn’s pastors will lead them on Thursdays. Join us! Classes are held on Thursdays at 10:00am in Room 101, Saturdays at 3:45pm in Room 206 and Sundays at 9:15am in Room 101.
- R.E.A.L. – TEENS’ BIBLE STUDY – Relevant Everyday Active Life — our Bible study offering for high-school age youth will start again September 11, 2011.
- SUNDAY SCHOOL – Woodlawn’s Sunday School for age 3 through 5th grade will start September 11, 2011.
- PUBLIC SCHOOL CATECHISM – Catechism for 7th and 8th grade students attending public and other private schools will begin begin a new session in fall of 2011 during the Bible Hour in Room 113.
- Contact one of the Pastors with any questions on the religious education or call (414) 321-2126, e-mail Pastor Wessel or Pastor Kneser.
Our synod president, Pastor Mark Schroeder, has released a statement reacting to the recent discussions regarding the requirement of all health care plans—including those of religiously affiliated organizations—to provide coverage for contraceptives, abortion-inducing drugs, and other procedures. The full statement is available online at WELS NEWS
LUTHERAN RADIO – The Lutheran Radio Church Service, airs on Sunday mornings at 7:00am on 1340 (JYI).
S.H.A.R.E. . . . stands for Singles Helping one Another on the Road of Eternity. Their summer Newsletter is available for all our singles. Copies are in the carousel outside Pastor Kneser’s office.
NPH – So much has changed! What’s happening to Lutheranism in the 21st century? Recently America’s largest Lutheran church body approved of clergy involved in same-sex relationships. How can this be? It’s certainly not the policy of all Lutherans. In the revised WELS & Other Lutherans, author John F. Brug describes recent doctrinal changes in major Lutheran church bodies and in smaller Lutheran groups. Order WELS & Other Lutherans: Second Edition at Northwestern Publishing or call Northwestern Publishing House at 1-800-662-6022.
MENTORS NEEDED – Wisconsin Lutheran Institutional Ministries is in need of several men and women to serve as mentors to people who have been under their spiritual care in various institutions. If you are interested in serving in this way, WLIM will offer training and assistance. Please contact Pastor Kneser for more information.
MOTHERS AND GRANDMOTHERS NEEDED! – Are you an experienced mother? Are you a great auntie and nurturer? Would you like to help young single moms learn to love and care for their babies? This is your opportunity to pass on the basics of Spirit-led mothering to the next generation. WELS Lutherans for Life, Metro-Milwaukee needs leaders (women of any age) for the Loving Moms program. We provide all training and materials necessary for you to work with the expecting and new moms 2 hours (or more) each month. P For more info call 414-727-8176 or e-mail WELS Lutherans for Life.
THE WELS BARGAIN CENTER – The Bargain Centers are located at 5005 W. Howard Avenue and 8401 W. Lisbon Avenue in Milwaukee. They have been busy with more customers than ever; consequently more donated merchandise is needed (especially furniture)! All the proceeds from sales go to help fund ministries in the Milwaukee area. The Bargain Centers are open from 9:30am to 3:30pm Tuesday through Saturday. Please contact the South store at 327-2529 or the North store at 463-2595.
The Corner Bazaar is announcing a new service: “The Transition Team.” Utilizing the hands and backs of WLHS students, the Transition Team will help people downsize or close up a home. Participants receive a tax receipt from the Milwaukee Federation of WELS Churches for the full value of items donated. The household goods then support ministry through their sale at the North or South Bargain Centers and the Corner Bazaar. Call 259-0654. The Corner Bazaar is looking for additional volunteers to help expand business hours during the upcoming holiday season. Any amount of time is a welcome gift to this ministry. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks. The Corner Bazaar is a ministry of the Milwaukee Federation of WELS Churches and is located on the corner of 76th and Greenfield. Please call (414) 259-0095 if you would like to volunteer.
TIME OF GRACE – Time of Grace has made a big change in the SE Wisconsin area and wants you, our friends, to be the first to know. Time of Grace will now air on WDJT CBS Channel 58 at 7:30am on Sundays instead of Fox 6. We also have two new times in SE Wisconsin! Time of Grace now airs on WPXE ION Channel 55 at 9:00am on Thursdays and WTMJ NBC Channel 4 at 1:00am on Friday nights.