RYAN KOHL UPDATE

Congratulations to Ryan Kohl who graduated from MLC on Saturday, May 13 with a degree in Staff Ministry.

While Ryan had originally planned to defer his assignment and focus on mission work with Friends Network in Thailand, the Lord had different plans.

During the week leading up to graduation, Ryan was asked to prayerfully consider changing his deferral, making himself available for an assignment. As you can see below, Ryan decided to make himself available for the assignment.

At the MLC Call Service Ryan received an assignment to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Green Bay, WI. Ryan will be serving as a Staff Minister as well as assisting Pastor Ehlert with World Missions.

Keep Ryan in your prayers as he begins serving and impacting lives in the mission field here and abroad for Christ!

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND REMINDER

There will not be a Christian Education Hour at 8:15 AM on Sunday, May 28 and the Office will be closed on Friday, May 26 and Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

OWLS SPRING POTLUCK - THURSDAY MAY 25 at NOON

The Organization of WELS Lutheran Seniors (OWLS) will be having a Spring potluck at the church on Thursday, May 25th from Noon - 3:00 PM. Members 55+ are welcome. 

Bring a dish to pass.

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE AND OFFICE HOURS

This is a friendly reminder - Saturday, May 20 at 5:30 PM was the last Saturday evening worship service of the season. Thursday, May 25 as 6:30 PM will be the first Thursday evening worship service of the summer schedule.

Summer Office Hours will be Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 1 PM, Closed Friday beginning May 30th.

CAMP OAK RIDGE UPDATE AND COMING EVENTS

The camping season at Camp Oak Ridge is now open. Pioneers, church groups and campers have already used the camp. Many have enjoyed the nice weather and evening campfires.

Last year several new campsites with electric and water were added along with a pavilion in the meadow and outdoor showers to supplement the indoor showers. This year a Camping Cabin along with playground additions have been completed.

CAMPING CABIN

The new Camping Cabin has heat & air conditioning, electricity, refrigerator and an upstairs sleeping area. For more information on making a reservation for the camping cabin see the link below.

https://oakridgecamp-wels.org/cabin

THE PLAYGROUND AREA

COMING EVENTS

Memorial Day weekend brings our annual Brat Roast on Saturday May 27th from 5-6PM followed by Camp Oak Ridge Church Service 6-7PM. This year the Brat Roast is sponsored by St. John's Burlington. Bring a dish to pass if you plan on attending the dinner.

For more information about Camp Oak Ridge join our Facebook group at "Friends of Camp Oakridge" or check our new website at https://oakridgecamp-wels.org 

For questions or more information about Camp Oak Ridge please contact one of our directors or alternate directors.

Rick Johnson 847-395-3544

Jim Frank 847-587-6235

Howie Kamholz 847-373-3552

PREGNANCY & LIFE RESOURCES CLOTHES CLOSET

The months of May and June celebrates Mothers and Fathers and their children. Our WELS churches have a special ministry toward that end in our Pregnancy & Life Resources office/clothes closet in Mundelein. The appreciation we get from our clients is so heartwarming and knowing how much we really help their families is what keeps us going. 

We need your continued financial support to keep our doors open for their spiritual and material needs. Other needs are diapers, mainly sizes 4-6, and wipes. And we are in dire need of additional receptionists. It’s easy and fun, and even 2 or 3 hours a month will help. 

Donation checks are made out to WELS Lutherans for Life and mailed to 359 Cambridge Dr., Grayslake, IL 60030. Call our office at 847-949-4443, leave a message with any comments/questions and we will get back to you. God Bless.

LUTHERAN PIONEER FAMILY ADVENTURE DAYS 2023

Lutheran Pioneer Family Adventure Days are right around the corner. For more information on how a family of four can take a summer vacation for just $360 that is chock full of fun and adventure, click on the button below.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY BEGINS JUNE 7

This summer we will be offering Financial Peace University, which is a 9-week course that teaches people how to pay off debt, live on a budget, and invest for their future. Led by nationally syndicated radio host Dave Ramsey and his team, Financial Peace University offers a Biblical perspective on how to handle money. Millions of families nationwide have found success following this plan; some of our members took this course earlier this year, and paid off $32,000 in debt and saved $14,000!

Through our church’s site license, you can gain access to all the course materials at no charge. Just click here to create an account. To sign up for the class, click here. Sessions begin on Wednesday, June 7 @ 6:30 p.m., and run for 9 weeks.

This class is open to all of our members, as well as people in the community. If you know of someone who would be interested, feel free to invite them and share this information. Contact Joshua Kramer if you have questions or need help with the signup process. Hope to see you there!

TRAINING CAMP 2023

JULY 16-21

As of this week: There are less than 10 camper slots open - families need to register ASAP if intending to send campers to Training Camp 2023

A WELS Lutheran Youth Summer Camp in Ingleside, IL

Are you looking for a youth summer camp for 2023? Consider registering for Training Camp! Training Camp is a WELS Christian youth camp held every summer in Ingleside, IL and is a one-week, overnight (cabins), outdoor camp.

Camp is for youth who will be entering 3rd - 9th grade in the fall. Campers will be involved in daily devotions and Bible studies, arts and crafts, hiking, boating, tower climbing, blobbing, swimming, singing and much more.

Camp costs $450 for the week. Registration and more information may be found at www.smniles.org/summer-camp. You are encouraged to reach out to Pastor Spaude with questions at paul.spaude@smniles.org or (847) 800-1051.

Check us out on Facebook by CLICKING HERE or by searching for "Training Camp WELS."

2023 TRAINING CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

A number of scholarships have been anonymously donated. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Pastor Ungemach or a staff member for more information. All scholarships are confidential.

VOLUNTEER/SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

GREEN TEAM

There is a need for 1-2 individuals for the Church team and 1-2 individuals for the 1275 Main team. Whether you need more Vitamin D or you have teens who need service hours (or both!), Green Team can help.

Please call the Faith office at 847-395-1660 or email Jeremy Lohman at ministrysupport@faithantioch.org If you are interested in serving in this way.

TELLERS

Have you ever wanted to serve but it's hard to find the time? Serving as a teller happens directly after Sunday service and teams serve every once every 8 weeks! The teller teams are four tellers short so please consider helping to fill this need.

If you would like to serve as a teller please call the Faith office at 847-395-1660 or email Tim Anderson at finsec@faithantioch.org if you are interested in serving in this way.

2023 WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES

SUNDAYS at 8:15 AM

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL

PreK-6th Grade

Topic: God Keeps His Promises

Dive into these Bible stories to discover the promises God made to His people in the Bible and us! Young explorers will learn more about Noah, Moses, Elijah, Jonah, Naaman, Lydia, and Paul!

YOUTH BIBLE CLASS

Grades 7-10

Topic: 1 Peter: We Have a Living Hope!

Seventeen lessons cover the book of I Peter. Some of the lessons include "Joy in Trials," "Like Jesus When Facing Injustice," "Witness in Marriage," "Doing What Is Right," and "In View of the End."

ADULT BIBLE CLASS

Grade 11 + and Adults

Series Topic: FOLLOW ME - The Book of Matthew Part 2

What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? Matthew's gospel describes how Jesus called His disciples and then molded their minds, hearts, and wills. Jesus prepared His disciples for their work and He prepares us also. The second of a two-part study of the book of Matthew, covers chapters 14 through 28. It presents the account of Jesus' life. The Lord said, "Follow Me" and in doing so he shows how he called and trained his disciples (and us) to proclaim his death and resurrection to the world.

WEDNESDAY EVENING at 7PM

ADULT BIBLE CLASS

Adults

Topic: What’s in this new hymnal, anyway?

One year into adopting Christian Worship 21, take a deep-dive into its contents. Explore the services, rites, prayers, hymns, and other resources within the hymnal and its companion books. Come ready to learn, sing, and ask your burning questions! Hymnals will be provided, but bringing your own is encouraged.

2023 PACER OPEN

Registration will be opening soon for the 37th Annual Pacer Open Golf Outing. The date for this year's event will take place on July 7, 2023 (with a rain date of July 14, 2023). Please go to  www.slpacers.org and click on the "Pacer Open" tab for more information and to register. All proceeds from this event benefit Shoreland Lutheran athletics. If you don't golf, you can still support our athletic programs by attending the Pacer Social dinner/auction. The Pacer Social is held in the commons area of the high school starting at 3:00 p.m. the day of the golf outing. 

2023 Shoreland’s Boys Jr. Pacer Soccer

Join Shoreland's Boys Junior Pacer Soccer team for exceptional coaching without the high costs or intense commitments. Available to boys in grades 4-8, it's a great opportunity to enhance your skills, meet new teammates, and make friends who could become your classmates at Shoreland in the future. Plus, you can still play for your school's team or local soccer club in the fall. Register by May 21 for the right uniform size. Visit bit.ly/JrPsoccer23 for info, dates, times, and registration links. Contact Dan Hahm at 262-442-7020 or hahmd@slhs.us with any questions.

Shoreland Alumni

Are you a Shoreland graduate looking to stay in touch & up to date with your fellow classmates? Shoreland is working on organizing some fun alumni events so be sure to update you current contact information at slhs/us/alumni-friends. We can’t wait to hear from you!

2023 SHORELAND GRADESHOOL SUMMER CAMPS ARE NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Shoreland Lutheran High School Grade School Summer Camps are now open for registration. Feel free to share with friends, neighbors, and others who you think might enjoy. Camps usually fill up quickly, so sign up today! For camp information or to register, visit www.slpacers.org

TREASURE

Unified Weekly Need: $14,623.19

Unified Actual: $8,786.00

Faith Forward Weekly Need: $5,760.88

Faith Forward Actual: $4,602.00

TRUTH

177 Worshiped on Saturday (33) and Sunday



"Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.”  John 4:23

ALTAR GUILD

Month of May

Sandy Howell & Lauren Liebich

Chapel Cleaner

Linda Rullman

GREETERS

Saturday, 5/20

5:30 PM

Ron & Bev Eckhart

Sunday, 5/21

9:30 AM

Randy & Charlene Schulmeister

Thursday, 5/25

6:30 PM

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE SEASON

Lee & Sue Loecher

Sunday, 5/28

9:30 AM

Peter & Gisela Stetter

USHERS

Saturday, 5/20

5:30 PM - Team 7

Larry Rusher, Randy Schulmeister, Scott Rutledge, Scott Rawlins, Jim Duff

Sunday, 5/21

9:30 AM - Team 8

Dick Martin, Al Frank, Jeremy Lohman, Doug Beattie, Dick Wolf, Jim Frank, Cliff Adams

Thursday, 5/25

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE SEASON

6:30 PM - Team 10

Richard Balza, Roy Prouty, Shawn Wietbrock, Bob Schmidt, Jeff McNeil

Sunday, 5/28

9:30 AM - Team 9

Kevin Woller, Tim Quirke, Dick Gullickson, Kurt Nettgen, Dave Cerer, Paul Kreulach

TELLERS

Sunday, 5/21

9:30 AM - Team 7

Don Gall Jr., Randall Schulmeister, Dennis DeBoer

Sunday, 5/28

9:30 AM - Team 8

Chris Clausen, Bob Hupp, Patrick Schwisow

FELLOWSHIP TIME

Sunday, May 21

Hosted by Faith Music Ministries

Sunday, May 28

Hosted by Faith Altar Guild

CHURCH GREEN TEAM

Week of May 21 - Team 1

Dick Perkins, Doug Beattie, Scott Rutledge

Week of May 28 - Team 2

Chris Clausen, Ben Clausen

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