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Welcome to Martin Luther Church
Martin Luther Church, as a congregation, welcomes and celebrates the richness and diversity of all God’s people, regardless of where they’ve come from or where they are in their life’s journey. Therefore, we follow the teaching of 2 Corinthians 5:18: “All this is from God who reconciled us through Jesus Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.”

We believe that the good news of Jesus Christ is to be shared by all people without regard to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or physical or mental abilities. All are welcome as members of the Body of Christ as workers in the kingdom of God, and at the table of our Lord.

Reconciling in Christ Message
delivered by Valery Meyer

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Worship Services
   8:00 a.m. Worship
   9:15 Education Hour
  10:30 a.m. Worship

   Pastor Ari Mattson

   Listen to Sunday, February 5, 2012 message

Lent returns this month with Ash Wednesday on February 22. Our theme for Lent this year is Cross- Eyed: Seeing the World Through the Lens of the Cross. We’ll explore what it means to follow a god who shows power through submission and glory through crucifixion. In addition to regular Sunday worship, there will be Lenten mid-week worship each Wednesday. Join us as we remember God’s mercy and anticipate the promise of resurrection. *Ash Wednesday Worship, Feb. 22 at 7pm: We begin our Lenten journey with this service of prayer and repentance including the imposition of ashes on our foreheads. *Mid-Week Vespers, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, starting Feb. 29: Using Holden Evening Prayer, this half-hour service is a chance to rest in the presence of God while we explore the theme of being Cross-Eyed. Soup Supper will be served beforehand for all who wish to come.

	35,000 plus meals packed for Haiti's Hungry! Several hundred volunteer hours were logged as young and old alike joined to put essential nutritious food into sealed packets for delivery to Haiti. Other area congregations joined Martin Luther Church in this effort, including St. Luke's Lutheran in Waukesha. Haiti is still reeling from the January 12, 2010 earthquake that killed nearly 250,000 people, injured 300,000, and left more than a million people homeless.	Read the inside happenings at Martin Luther Church in the February 2012 issue of the "Door". Listening Sessions with Pastor Ari Pastor Ari is excited about getting to know all members of Martin Luther Church and to learn about the things that make Martin Luther Church special to you. To do that, he is planning on having a series of listening sessions in January and February to meet with people. Please look for sign ups in the coming weeks or take an opportunity now to send Pastor Ari your thoughts through email. Spiritual and Physical Time for Renewal February 4, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Martin Luther Church All women of Martin Luther Church and your friends are invited to join us for a Spiritual and Physical Time for Renewal on Saturday, February 4. Beverly Weeden will help us find our spiritual inner selves and we will have experts on hand to help us improve our outer physical selves. Erin Ziemendorf will be available for chair and hand massages Donna Hoppe will help us have a little fun while stretching and toning a muscle or two. Darlene Ziemendorf will have her beautiful hand-made, one of a kind jewelry on display, plus there will be healthy and delicious snacks to munch on, as well as a meditation area and other interesting exhibits. This time for renewal starts with registration at 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and ends with the Lord's Prayer at 12:30 p.m. Babysitting will be available, so it's a wonderful opportunity for young mothers to have some "me" time and receive a little pampering. Look for the sign-up sheet at the church or call Kathy Holat at 414-258-6362. See you there! Adult Study on the Emerging Church Adult Forum continues with the reboot of the "Embracing Emergence Christianity" series by Phyllis Tickle. Pastor Ari will lead this study in the conference room starting at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday. If you are not already busy with Sunday School, please join us. Pastor Richard Weeden's Bible Studies Pastor Weeden (clergy-member of MLC) continues Bible Studies at Martin Luther Church. These studies have become popular with a number of congregational members (and other guests -- all are welcome) who have found meaning in them including spirited (in more ways than one!) discussions and understanding the Bible at a deeper level as well as making it relevant. The Women's study will take place on Monday, February 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will meet every subsequent second Monday of each month. They will be studying 2 Corinthians. The Men's study meets on Thursday, February 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will meet every subsequent third Thursday of each month. They will be studying Colossians.

Help Feed Our Neighbors on February 18, 2012 Tosa Cares, our partner food bank, will be doing a large food distribution on Saturday, February 18 from 8 to Noon and are looking for people to help sort and move food and clothing and to provide hospitality to the guests who come for assistance. If you are interested in helping, please sign-up on the tables by the kitchen. Children, youth and families are all encouraged to help! New Member Sessions begin February 23, 2012 Anyone interested in exploring membership at MLC is invited to come to information sessions starting Thursday, February 23 at 7 p.m. There will be a total of 3 sessions on following Thursdays exploring Lutheranism, discipleship and the church. If interested, please speak to Pastor Ari on contact the church office. If you are interested, but unable to come at that time, please contact Pastor Ari about scheduling a different time.
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