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.
Children’s Ministry November 2023
Sunday School Calendar Notes
November 12
~ Winter gear & college care package donations due
November 19
~ Assemble college care packages during Sunday School
November 26
~ No Sunday School (Thanksgiving weekend)
Winter Gear Drive Wraps Up
November 12th
Please consider donating your gently used or new winter gear to help those less fortunate stay warm this winter. We need winter coats, boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, scarves and socks for ALL AGES. There will be collection bins in the Narthex (back of Sanctuary) and Fellowship Hall. Donations will go to Project for Pride in Living.
College Care Packages Donations Needed
November 12th
Our Sunday School children will be assembling the college care packages just before Thanksgiving for our college age members. The Care Packages will contain a letter of encouragement from Pastor Haug, snacks and other fun items. If you would like to donate items for the care packages, please contact Diane LaMere for a list of items needed. The packages will be mailed out after Thanksgiving so that they arrive in time for finals weeks.
Successful Water the Lawn Fundraiser
[You Did Avoid ~
Putting the Pastor Out to Pasture Faster]
Greetings!
What a wonderful gathering last Sunday evening at the home of Bernie and Michelle Reisberg.
There was so much to celebrate, it is hard to know where to begin.
Thank you, Bernie and Michelle for your warmth and hospitality. Not everyone would welcome 75 guests to walk around their home. Thank you to Michelle McCreery, Mark Duff and Brad Anderson. Michelle always manages to prepare a wonderful meal.
This food was exquisite– and served the proper beverages poured by Mark and his bar back Brad. Thanks to Marty Carlson for moving furniture and food up and down the hill.
Thank you to Susanne Haas and Dale Thomas for organizing the silent auction. They solicited a wonderful collection of items and services- from sourdough baking classes to a weekend stay at the Harvard Club in New York.
Thank you for all those who contributed items, gifts and services. And thanks to all who bid on the items. Everyone found a way to contribute in a meaningful way to the success of this fundraiser.
Pastor Arden D. Haug