Delta Airlines Chairman’s Club Gala & TEAM USA A350
LOTI member Mark Duff, is Captain of the flight crew that is flying Chairman’s Club members from Toulouse to Atlanta on May 3rd. Delta Chairman’s Club members are nominated and elected by their peers for exemplary service for Delta Airlines. They are awarded the experience of visiting Toulouse (home of Airbus) to attend the Chairman’s Club Gala— the aircraft acceptance ceremony with fine food & wine, before returning to the US on the maiden flight. This year’s Gala is unique in that the aircraft’s paint scheme is TEAM USA for the Summer Olympics. It will be used to transport athletes to Paris. Congratulations, Mark! Today, Thursday, May 2nd the event was featured on NBC’s Today, 3rd Hour. today.com
Children’s Ministry May 2024
A Great Big Thank You!
As the Sunday School program year comes to an end on May 19, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to our adults and youth who helped teach in the classroom throughout the program year: Jill Gruys, Kamie Moen, Becca Morell, Shannon Morell, Jennie Nelson, Linda Nelson, Nicole Olson, Andrea Reno-Christy, Cody Rustad and Winnie Ulland. Thank you for sharing your love of God with our kids!
Summer Camp for Children, Youth & Families
Luther Park, Danbury WI
Cabin Camp: Grades 1-6
Weeks of June 23 or July 21
Campers spend a half or full week in cabins (with electricity, bathrooms and showers). They will
play games, do arts and crafts, swim/boat in the lake, worship and sing by the campfire, build
relationships, hear stories, and develop their faith. Full week campers will participate in a
banquet and variety show on Thursday.
Treehouse Camp: Grades 7-12
Weeks of June 23 or July 21
Youth spend a week in rustic tree houses, cook over an open fire and work together to grow in
relationship with God, God’s creation and each other. A bathhouse with running water, flushable
toilets and showers is available. Campers stay up late and experience more of God’s creation at
night and sleep in the mornings.
Horse Camp: Grades 4-12
June 23-28
All the great things of camp, plus horses! Campers will stay at Luther Park and be shuttled daily
to Frontier Stables in Frederick, WI to learn the basics of horse care and riding. After a day of
riding, campers will get to participate in the evening camp activities. All campers will be
assessed on their first day of camp to better tailor the class to all participants.
Grand Camp: Grandparents & Grandchildren
July 14-17
All the fun things of camp but with your grandparent/grandchild. What’s included? All meals
will be provided by our fabulous cooks, games and activities will be led by our skilled staff, free
use of the waterfront area and recreation areas, staff-led worships, campfires and Bible
activities, and so much more!
Camp Getaway for Families
5 weekends (Friday-Sunday) to choose from…
Session 1: June 28-30
Session 2: July 19-21
Session 3: July 26-28
Session 4: August 2-4
Session 5: August 16-18
All meals and snacks prepared for you (5 meals for a 2 night stay).
Access to game/sport’s equipment and spaces like Volleyball Courts, Basketball Court, Gaga
Ball Pit and Game Room (pool table, foosball, ping pong and indoor 4 square)
Use of the Waterfront (swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, pontooning and
fishing). Free use of the Arts & Crafts space and all the fun craft supplies inside.
Prepared crafts, Bible devotions, family games/activities and other family spiritual practices
(upon interest) Staff led worships, campfires, and other activities (upon interest)
You can find more details on lodging choices and fees at lutherpark.com
For registration and details go to www.lutherpark.com. Partial scholarships from LOTI pancake breakfast proceeds are available. Contact the church office for more information.
Children’s Ministry April 2024
Summer Camp Opportunities at Luther Park, Danbury WI
For registration and details go to www.lutherpark.com
Cabin Camp: Grades 1-6
Weeks of June 23 or July 21
Campers spend a half or full week in cabins (with electricity, bathrooms and showers). They will
play games, do arts and crafts, swim/boat in the lake, worship and sing by the campfire, build
relationships, hear stories, and develop their faith. Full week campers will participate in a
banquet and variety show on Thursday.
Treehouse Camp: Grades 7-12
Weeks of June 23 or July 21
Youth spend a week in rustic tree houses, cook over an open fire and work together to grow in
relationship with God, God’s creation and each other. A bathhouse with running water, flushable
toilets and showers is available. Campers stay up late and experience more of God’s creation at
night and sleep in the mornings.
Horse Camp: Grades 4-12
June 23-28
All the great things of camp, plus horses! Campers will stay at Luther Park and be shuttled daily
to Frontier Stables in Frederick, WI to learn the basics of horse care and riding. After a day of
riding, campers will get to participate in the evening camp activities. All campers will be
assessed on their first day of camp to better tailor the class to all participants.
Grand Camp: Grandparents & Grandchildren
July 14-17
All the fun things of camp but with your grandparent/grandchild. What’s included? All meals
will be provided by our fabulous cooks, games and activities will be led by our skilled staff, free
use of the waterfront area and recreation areas, staff-led worships, campfires and Bible
activities, and so much more!
Camp Getaway for Families
5 weekends (Friday-Sunday) to choose from…
Session 1: June 28-30
Session 2: July 19-21
Session 3: July 26-28
Session 4: August 2-4
Session 5: August 16-18
All meals and snacks prepared for you (5 meals for a 2 night stay).
Access to game/sport’s equipment and spaces like Volleyball Courts, Basketball Court, Gaga
Ball Pit and Game Room (pool table, foosball, ping pong and indoor 4 square)
Use of the Waterfront (swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, pontooning and
fishing). Free use of the Arts & Crafts space and all the fun craft supplies inside.
Prepared crafts, Bible devotions, family games/activities and other family spiritual practices
(upon interest) Staff led worships, campfires, and other activities (upon interest)
You can find more details on lodging choices and fees at lutherpark.com
LOTI Choir
Join the LOTI Choir & Director of Music, Dr Kristina Rizzotto, in preparation of anthems of the
season. The Choir prepares music for the 9:30 AM Sunday services (call time: 8:45 AM).
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. We invite you and your family to become
involved in this enriching ministry of service. Curious members may join us for a Wednesday
rehearsal. No need for an angelic voice or advanced knowledge of music. There are really only
three criteria necessary for joining:
1) Willingness to commit to scheduled rehearsals & services.
2) Ability to match pitch.
3) Ability to carry a tune.
Morning Bible Study
Join us for bible study on Wednesdays at 10:00AM in the Library or on Zoom. Contact [email protected] for a link.
Join the Choir!
Join the LOTI Choir & Director of Music, Dr Kristina Rizzotto, in preparation of anthems of the season. The Choir prepares music for the 9:30 AM Sunday services (call time: 8:45 AM). Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:45 to 8:30 PM. We invite you and your family to become involved in this enriching ministry of service. Curious members may join us for a Wednesday rehearsal. No need for an angelic voice or advanced knowledge of music. There are really only three criteria necessary for joining:
1) Willingness to commit to scheduled rehearsals & services.
2) Ability to match pitch.
3) Ability to carry a tune.
Our Saviour’s Shelter Meals 2024
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church provides a meal for 40 on the first Friday of every month. Our monthly meals are provided by donation. The shelter orders & serves the meal. Cost per meal is $250. You may contribute online at myvanco.com or mail a check to the church.
Thanks to Elizabeth Hansen for December 2023.
| JAN | Anonymous Gift |
| FEB | Mary & Dave Goplen |
| MAR | Anonymous Gift |
| APR | Rick Gripentrog |
| MAY | Liz & Mike Brown |
| JUN | Robert & Kristi Brownson |
| JUL | Susanne Haas & Ross Formell |
Please consider signing up for 2024. To do so, contact Diane LaMere.
Children’s Ministry January 2024
Pajama & Movie Day
January 7th
Sunday School resumes on this Epiphany Sunday with our traditional viewing of the movie The Very First Noel. Narrated by Andy Griffith, the movie tells the story of the three wisemen following the magnificent star in search of the newborn King.
Kids are invited to come to church in their pajamas and any comfort items to snuggle with while we watch the movie together.
Children’s Ministry December 2023
Winter Gear Drive Results
Wow! We set a record of donating 182 winter gear items this year – amazing! Thank you for the new and gently used winter gear items that will be going to those less fortunate to stay warm this winter.
Thank you to LizBeth Brown, Linda Nelson and Mary Sabatke for helping sort and organize the donations in preparation for delivery to Project for Pride in Living.
College Care Packages
Twelve care packages will be heading to our college age young adults in the next week – just in time for finals preparation. Thank you to the Sunday School children for helping pack them and thank you to the families who donated the snacks. The college students love receiving this gift of love from LOTI.
This year the Sunday School children will present the nativity scene during the Lessons and Carols service on Sunday, December 17. Details will be sent via email to Sunday School families for this very special day.
Calendar Notes
DEC 10
Children process in worship with Sancta Lucia
DEC 17
Children present the nativity scene during the Lessons and Carols service
DEC 24 & 31
No Sunday School
JAN 7
Sunday School resumes
Our Saviour’s Shelter Meals 2024
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church provides a meal for 40 on the first Friday of every month. Our monthly meals are provided by donation. The shelter orders & serves the meal. Cost per meal is $250. You may contribute online at myvanco.com or mail a check to the church.
Thanks to Elizabeth Hansen for December 2023.
| JAN | Anonymous Gift |
| FEB | Mary & Dave Goplen |
| MAR | Anonymous Gift |
| APR | Rick Gripentrog |
| MAY | Liz & Mike Brown |
| JUN | Robert & Kristi Brownson |
| JUL | Susanne Haas & Ross Formell |
Please consider signing up for 2024. To do so, contact Diane LaMere.